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The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1874-01-21

If it bo asEe how the corruptio on>
Of tho South Carolina Government
differ from tho exceptional yen ,iity
Of certain Northern Legislatures, this
is MIR. Pixies answer The latter,
while less in cfroutery ard in degree
than the former, and springipg from
different causes, can also be promptly
rem edied by exposure aud by au ap.
peal to the intelligence and virtue Of
the constituency; in the other case,
there is 10 such tribudal to appeal to.
1t is moral morass, in which there
is neither standing nor holding
ground" $50 tainted is the; atinos-
phcre with corruption, 80 universal.
ly implicated is everybody about tn o
government, of such a character are
the ornaments Of society at the oapi-
tai, that there is no such thing as an
influential local opinion to be brought
against the scamps. They plumber and
glory in it. Glow did you get your
moncyP was asked of u prominent
legislator and lobbyist. Il stole it,
was the prompt reply"
The impression made upon us by
MIR. Pixies report concerning the pros.
trate State is that nothing can save
rociety there from utter dissolution
but the speedy achievement Of rule
by the classes who ought always to
rule. We regret that Mr.. Pike, in
announcing an opinion substantially
the same as this, seems to us to imply
that these classes can be ascertained
by color. We know that this cannot
be his real meaning, but the force
aud value of his book arc likely to
be abatcd by Il certain indiscriminatc
Icnuuciation Of black men because
they are white. " hat is wanted to
save South Carolina is not a rally of
white men against the black people;
but Of honest men Of all colors
against soounlrels Of all colors.
We must not despair Of the Rcpub-
lie, even though that Republic be
South Carolina. aud even though it
have become IL den Of thieves. And
the specific advice which MIR. Pike
gives as u suggestion of remedy to
the people OF that State is in the
main wise and good. lie advises
thcla to hold Gu to the faith that the ;
State can be redeemed; to
make systematic effort to
attract foreign Immigration to the
State ; t" get rid of their hereditary
prejudice against strangers, and Of
their old time Intolerance of opposing
opinions. it is not war of races or
Of coiors that should be brought on
but calun, rcsolute, patient increase
and com bination Of the forces of good
i'll society against the forces of evil.
Society needs to be turned right sido
up aud in this effort let all men
hrip Who can, whatever bc their
color.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1874-01-21

Says tho Wilmington Star: A
young man about sixteen years Of
age, named Atwood, a nephew of Mr..
y. a. Nowbcrry, Of Magnolia, died
at that place on Thursday from the
effects of an overdose of chloroform,
used in tho perfor nance Of a dental
operation.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1874-01-21
Tho PROSTATE State.

HENRY WARD BmECHER ON THE FATE
OF SOUTH CARoNLlA.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1874-01-21

A marriage in buggy is aunouuc-
cd as having occurred lately in Vir-
ginia. But is that any excuse for the
bride becoming a little sulky u few
days afterwards
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1874-01-21

a second Episcopal congregation
has been formed i'll Raleigh and Rev.
Edward }. Rich, of Mary land, has
been called to take charge Of it.
Tucker Hall will be used by the new
congregation until church can be
built. We learn from the Rolcigh
News,
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-03-26
Congress.

The following bill passed the House
of Representatives on the 23d inst,
by vote 168 yeas to II nays;
"Be 1t enacted, etc., That the pro-
visions of the law existing prior to the
passage of the act approved April II,
1866, entitled 'An act 10 amend an act
to provide ways and means to support
the government approved March 3,
1866, be, and the same are hereby de-
clared TO be, in force, so as to author
ize the amount of legal tender notes of
the United States to the amount Of
$4O0, 100000, to be kept in general cir
cnlation, and the total amount of United
States notes issued or to be issued
shall never exceed $4OO, 100000"
The bill, it is thought, will pass the
Senate. 1t will be the means of put
ting eighteen millions of dollars more
of legal tender notes in circulation
than we now have, and will ease the
distress in money matters little, it is
hoped.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-03-26
Governor Allen on Temperance

Governor Allen on Temperance.
The Chillicothe Advertiser is mad
vertently detracting very much from
the popularity of Governor Allen, by
keeping the following sentiment, (pur-
porting to have been uttered by the
Governor), as standing matter at the
head of its editorial columns, set up
in small capital letters. The editor
seems to be afraid that the Governors
sentiments will be mistaken on the SUBJ
ject and his political prospects damag-
ed; hence this stereotype at the head of
the editors columns. How is this is
temperance opposed to democracy,
or is democracy opposed to temper
ance? We cannot see that temper
ance is necessarily opposed to either
of the great political parties, or that
either Governor Allen, the Democratic
party, or the Republican party, to exist,
must necessarily be opposed to temper
ance. This is Il free question, and no
man should be less temperance man
because he is Democrat or Repub-
lican but both should he in favor of
temperance, sobriety, law and good or
der. But here is the article referred
| to:
"GoVERNoR ALLEN ON THE MOVEMENT.
Whisky drinking can not be abolish
ed by law, you may pass all the laws
you please on the subject, and you will
only sharpen the invention of the fell
lows who sell. The votes of the pro-
hibitionists, some ten thousand in this
State. NJ; ;,'oht as well have been thrown
into the waste bas.-
This thing of praying NEo""" "a"
looms is being carried to exces.-.
When an epidemic comes along it very
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-03-26
The Currency Question.

The kilograms from Washington
City to the associated press of Satur-
day last contain the following in re-
lation to a compromise on the Curren-
cy bill:
The Senate Committee on Finance
held special meeting to day, at which
q compromise financial measure was
agreed upon, to be reported to the
Senate next Monday. The bill fixes the
amount of greenback circulation at
1885,, 100000, thus legalizing the reis-
sue of that po rtion of the forty-four
million legal tender reserve which is
now outstanding, and making it part
of the permanent circulation. The
amount that has been issued, and
which is now outstanding, is some
thing over $26,000,000. The bill will
also authorize free banking on the na
tioDal banking system, but will con
tain q requirement that legal tender
notes shall be retired from circulation
proportionately as new national bank
notes are issued. This latter provis-
ion is regarded as a measure of con
traction, but the preceding authorize
ton for keeping in circulation $26,'
100000 legal tenders that have beer
reissued from the reserve is considered
q substantial victory for the advocate:
of an increased volume of currency
who, it is understood, will claim in th6
Senate that the principle having beer
thus admitted as regards portion ot
the S44,000,00 reserve, the whole
should be accordingly placed in circu
latlon.
PRESIDENT GRANT ON INITIATION.
President Grant, in conversation
yesterday with a leading Western Re
publican Senator, said the statement in
the Washington special dispatch to ;
New York paper, published yesterday
morning, that all legislation tending tC
imitation must run the gauntlet of his
veto, was wholly without foundation
that he had conversed with no one on
that subject at all, and that if be
were himself a member of Congress
he should regard an intimation of 8
veto, in advance of legislation, as an
unbecoming threat by the Executive
and should resent it.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-03-26
The BurdOck Road.

Our good friends of Wilmington are
evidently growing a little jealous of
their neighbors on account of the en-
couraging prospects ofthe speedy COM
pletion of the South eastern Ohio Rail
road, through Xenia, jamestown and
Washington, as will be seen by the
following article from the Whining
ton Journal of last week:
SOUTHERN OHIO RAILROAD.
We see a good deal of Dragging in
the Xenia and Washington papers in
regard to the speedy construction of
the Southeastern Ohio Railroad; but
one essential thing seems to be lack
ing, and that is money. The wind
work is already accomplished, but the
greenbacks are lacking. The projec-
tors, it is true, have an old rain-wash-
ed road bed, grown up with Canada
thistles, burdock and dog fennel, but
it will cost a large sum to make it
available. To make a railroad eighty
or hundred miles long, and properly
equip it, will cost three million dollars.
Where is that to come from? Can
Washington shoulder a load of it equal
to that of a tumble-bug in Au-
gust?
How is it with the Southern Ohio
Railroad Is it "dead cock in the
pit ~ We think not.
We have a million of dollars already
subscribed, most of which can be re
lied on when it is needed 1t has
been deemed best to leave to the Day
| ton Directors of the Southern Ohio,
the determination of the question as
to the proper time to undertake the re-
newal of the Dayton subscription
information from that point is, that
business has not sufficiently recovered
from the effects of the panic to justify
the attempt at present; that the South
ern Ohio is the road preferred and de-
sired by the people of Dayton, and a
the proper time and under favorable
circumstances, will receive the cordia
support to which its merits entitlC
it.
1t is believed by those who are post
ed, that the affairs of the Company are
on footing that will enable its off
| CSIo W 4GG LnS vi GAlC AOdN q
an early day, and with a certainty o
being able to complete what we begin
We are vastly better off than many
roads that began without a prope
and safe cash basis and were caugh
by the panic. They are. in a majority
of instances, utterly bankrupted, will
large amount of the peoples money
buried, and with no public confidence
in their prudence to aid them in rally
ing.
Our motto is, "Hang on to the viii
lows!," and pay no Intention to th'
Burdock Road.
We hope Brother Denney, of tn
Journal, will not take it too much t.
heart. Be of good cheer, neighbol
and unite with us in the hope tina
both roads will be built. We are il
favor of making both these propose
roads. We are in favor of classifyin
the roads; of building the first-elas
first, and putting the South easter
Ohio Road in the frst-class. An
now we call for three cheers for tn
"Burdock Road"
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-03-26

In speaking of the proper candi-
dates for city officers of Chillicothe at
the approaching city election, the Reg
lister of that city makes this appeal to
the citizens.
Let us make an earnest, determined
effort to definitely ascertai;t who runs
ChillicOthe: The Saloon Keeping ele-
ment or the balance of our citizens.
There are more places than Chilli
eothe where it would be well to have
that very important question definitely
settled.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-03-26
SPRINGFIELD, O., March 81.

=
porter gives the following cheering
news:
SPRINGFIELD, O., March 81.
This day has been a gala one for
the noble temperance women, and they
can retire from their weeks work with
a victory and another surrender to re-
port. About IL o'clock this morning
there was a ringing of bells and a
rush of people East of Main street, and
the word fed like wildf1re that there
was a surrender. Joining the throng,
a crowd was formed in front of the sa-
loon known as the "Gloss House"
kept by Mrs. Frank Stelzig. The door
was opened, and inside could be seen
Mrs. E. D. Stewart, and other ladies
prominent in the work. Outside, one
of the bands of the crusaders was
drawn up on the pavement, and be-
yond them several hundred men,
women, and children. The windows
of all the houses were raised, and the
people were looking out at the strange
spectacle. A hymn was sung, and first
Mrs. Stewart came out with a keg of
beer, which was spilled in the gutter,
the large crowd cheering Justify; then
came another lady with black bottle
| of whisky, which was dashed upon the
stones-the lady exclaiming, in glad
ness of heart, "Glory to God in the
highest"
There was a long procession of
women, each with jug, bottle, glass
es, &C., and soon a dark stream was
flowing through the gutter, at sight of
which the people screamed themselves
hoarse, and such hand shaking, iolli-
flying, and exchange of congratulations
was never before seen in this city
Mrs. Stewart mounted a keg and
cried, Thank God, we have the enc
my under our feet and then broke
out into "Glory! glory! haIlalujah p
and for half an hour there was a scene
of undisguised joy. A collection for
the lady who made the surrender was
taken up. The surrender was voluntary
and unconditional, the keeper of the
saloon signing the dealers pledge, and
giving up her license.
This makes six saloons closed out
as a result of the women's efforts, and
they are encouraged to go out in the
belief that others will follow.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-03-26

"A number of the insurance com
panies have instructed their agents not
to issue policies of insurance on build
ings occupied by saloons. This, in ad-
dition to the Adair Liquor Law, will
be q barrier in leasing property for
liquor dealing shops.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-03-26

The editor of the Chillicothe
Register says (and he ought to know
that it was Judge Smith, of Lebanon,
and not Judge Steele, that Judge SAT-
ford-Who claims to be member of
an Orthodox church in good standing
denounced in his Chillicothe har-
rangue as coward. Its always safest
to call some man a coward between
whom and you there is good deal of
ground, or to abuse somebody who is
tOO far above you to get down to your
level and engage in a cat and dog dis
cussion with you. 1t shows proper
discretion on your part.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-03-26

often embraces the finest persons and
finest physical organizations hence the
fact that the movement is being carried
on by ladies of the first respectfully
should create no surprise. 1 believe
the whole excitement to be of an ephem-
eral character, and that it will in
a short time subside''
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-03-26
Notice to Contractors.

FTHHE contract for the improvement of road
L known the BuenR- Vista road by grading,
gravelng, macadamizing, cu1verting, &c, in ac-
cordance with the plain profile and speciiea-
and best bidder or bidders, Thursday, April
23d, A D. 1874. Said contract will be offered on
the line of the same by sections of one mile, be-
ginning at the East end of said road, at the High
land county line, near the church,
thence along the line of the same through Mar
tinsburg and Beuna Vista to the Snow Hill pike,
distance of ten and three quarters 900 miles
at which point the entire contract will be offered
All bids to be oral and by sections
Bidders must be prepared to give acceptable
security at the time of sale for the faithful execu
| tion of their contracts.
The undersigned reserves the right to reject any
or all bids. Specifications for said road will be
file at the Auditors Office and after April 13,
| 1874
| Bidders will be prepared with convey ances,
| and meet at the East end of said road, on Thurs
day, April 23d, at 10 O'Clock a, m 1 will start
promptly at this hour and pass over the road and
| offer it for sale j. A. MCLEAN,
| I9W5 Engineer.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-03-26

"A fire occurred at indianapolis,
Ind, on Sunday evening last. 1t is
said to be the most destructive one
that ever occurred in that city. Loss
estimated at $500, ,OOO
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-03-26
: Tn indiana. in order to procur,

In Indiana, in order to procure a
license to sell spirituus and malt liq-
uors under the Baxter law, the appli-
cant must procure the signatures to
his application OF a majority of the
voters in his ward, town or township,
before he can obtain a license. In Or
der to get the number of petitioners,
both sides are bought in to sign the
petition for a license, and some of
these perpetrators have been detected
and brought to grief. Served them
right.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-03-26

The Council of the city of Zanes-
vile have passed an ordinance pro-
hibiting the sale (under penalties) of
ale, beer, porter and wine, in said
city. This is the result of the women's
temperance movement in o hio.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-03-26
DESCRIPTK0N:

Mohawk Victor is a dark chestnut, = years old
last spring, 161s hands high, weighs 100 lbs; fine
style and proportion; full and prominent muscle
clean, fat legs; each left pastern white, and
white stripe on nose; good sound feet, and ex-
cellent disposition, with great speed and endur-
ance: long name and magnificent tail (Withont
which no horse, however perfect in form, can
command a large price,
Mohawk Victor never has been trained, but he
is very fast He is a half brother to Mohawk,
Jr., record, ? rs; Mohawk, (HaI's,) record,
2:3255; Mohawk Jackson, record, 2:3s; Elmo,
record. %; Schank's Mohawk, record, 9: 2:265
and many others might be named.
As breeder, he has proven himself q sire Of
trotters and transmits his own likeness on his
colts Some have trotted in three minutes. al
three years, and command the highest prices.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-03-26

Judge Dent, brother of Mrs.
Grant, died at Washington City on
Sunday morning last, of tumor of
the stomach.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-03-26
: The editor of the ChiIIicothe Re-

= 4H6 6UILOI OI IH5 OLIIIIICOIIL6 LOtS
lister says of ex-Judge Safford's Chill
licothe speech at the liquor sellers and
liquor drinkers meeting, that's it is an
open question if such speech is not
more effective in the cause of temper
ance than any that Dio Lewis can
make" We hardly think the oppo-
nents of the women's temperance cru
SADIE desire the plaid-Out Judge to
make another spe ech on their side of
the question. He certainly is not a
success as a liquor dealers champion.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-03-26
TO HORSEMEN.
MohaWk Victor Z

This fine Trotting Stallion will make his sea-
son at Circleville, Ohio, commencing ApriI 1st,
1915. at S35 to insure, or S25 the season
Pasturage OF feed provided for mares from q
distance with good attention. Accidents and es-
capes at the risk of owners Insurance due when
mare is known to be with fOal, or parted with
Season due July 1st. Mares bred by the season,
not proving in foaI can be returned next tall or
SOrinr free
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-03-26
This Fine Trotter,
ia NJ @ q q W *

will make his season at Circleyille, Ohio, COM
Inencing August 1st, and ending July 1st, 1874,
at S25 the season, $35 to insure. viii be limit
ed to twenty mares, positively. Insurance due
when mare is known to be with foal, parted
with. Season due July 1st. Mares bred by the
season, not proving in 1oal, can be returned next
fall or spring.
DESCRIPTION:
Mohawk is beautiful bay, years old in June,
16 hands high, heavy name and tail, hind pas
terms Slightly marked white, long and heavy
muscles and good bone.
His way Of going'' can never be surpassed; =
his stride is enormous. His knee action is bold.
with fine roll, and his hind legs work outside
of his fore legs, with perfect precision; his tenn
permanent is unequaled.
As a twO-year old he took the first premium at
the Delaware County Agricultural Society, for
Light Harness. The same in Pickaway county,
when three years old. Also, the three-year old
sweepstake trot at the same place. He took the
premium for three year-old roadster at SPRING
Held, Clark county, Ohio.
PEDIGREE:
Mohawk was sired by Schanck's Mohawk, rec
ord, 2 :261S; he by Old Mohawk, son of L. 1.
Black Hawk he by Andrew Jackson; he by
Bashaw. Mohawk dam by Emperor, limp }
got by Cleveland son of Master George, dam
GeoI getta by Alex xander; 6. d. Golden Hero.
Owned by W g. Rives, in Albemarle county,
Va. Stood in Kentucky in 1850. Could beat 2 Az
VIM. KNOWLES & SON,
Pickaway House Feed Stables, Circleville, o.
March &C. 1874. 19ma
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-03-26
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

The contract for the improvement of the road
known as the sMerchant'' road, by grading
graVeling, cu1verting, draining, &c in accord
ance with the plan profile and specifications for
the same will be offered to the lowest and best
bidder or bidders, on Wednesday, April 22d, a.
D. 1874. Said contract will be offered on the line
of said road by sections of one mile, beginning at
the East end of said road in the cross streets of
South Plymouth, thence along the line of the
same to the Greene county line, near the resi-
dence of John Brakefeld, a distance ef miles
252 feet, at which point the entire contract will
be offered.
Ali bids to be oral and by sections.
Bidders must be prepared to give acceptable
security at the time of sale for the faithful
cution of their contracts.
The undersigned reserves the right to reject any
or all bids.
Specifications for said road will be on file at the
Auditors Office and after April 18th, 1874. Bid
ders will be prepared with conveyances and meet
at the East end of said road in South Plymouth,
on Wednesday, April 22d, at 10 O'Clock a. m.
will start promptly at this hour and pass over
the road and offer it for sale.
j. A MCLEAN,
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-03-26
PEDIGREE:

Mohawk Victor is by Old Mohawk; he by L. I.
Black Hawk by Andrew Jackson, son of Bashaw;
1st dam by Victor thoroughbred; ID dam Ny
Lady by Comus. Sd dam COlOnel's dam by Del
phine; 4th dam Triple Cyder by Fergus; 5th
dam sylvia by young Marske: 9Th dam Ferrit by
Bro Silvo, Son of st George; 9Th dam Regulus;
Sth dam by Lord MoretOn's Arabian.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-03-26

State Of Ohio, FGyette County, IS:
1, R. A. ROBINSON, Cashier Of the First Ma
tional Bank of Washington, Ohio, do solemnly
swear that the above statement is true to the best
of my knowledge and belief.
r. A. ROBINSON, Cashier
Subscribed and sworn to before me- this 26th
day of March, 1874
j. p. ROBINSON, Notary Public
COrrect-Attest:
ALLEN HEGLER,