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Year: 1867

RESOLUTIONS. OF STATE CONVENTION.


Resolved, BY the Union men of
Kentucky. In Convention assembled,
That we stand with the Union men of
the country now, as we have stood
with then. through four years of war
for the preservation of the Govern
ment and those principles of freedom
and Justice on which it was founded.
e Resolped. That secession is treason,
and that all who embarked in it only
enjoy immunities from the penalties
of treason by reason of the forbear
loyal people of the land. -
II sResoloed, That we declare our 'oppo-
,sition to the policy and projects
Of the rebel Democracy of Ken
tucky in their effort to render
treason respectable at the expense of
the brave men who wore the blue, and
barred their bosoms to the battle in
defense Of the Government in its dark
days of trial, and pledge ourselves to
front combat the spirit thus mani,
tested by the " so-called Democracy"
in any shape it may assume.


Resolued, That we believe In the
right of the loyal people of the States,
through their representatives In both
Houses of Congress, to settle the
terms on which the disturbed rela--
tions of the rebellious States to the
Union may be restored; and that in
common, with the Union men Of the
whole country, we insist ON such
terms as will make speedy restora-
ton of the States lately in rebellion
to their former position in the Union,
compatible with the continued safety
Of the Republic, and the protection of
life, liberty, ana property to all men.


ResolUed, That we pledge ourselves,
to the support. of the great Union
party of the United States which has


declared itself opposed to the doc
trines of the rebel Democracy, and
we extend to all loyal men of all parts
of the land a warm sympathy, and in
|, vite cordial cooperation, regardless
Of all party names. in efforts to place
the Government upon an enduring
Year: 1867

NEW GOODS Wigs & ca. have
just received a very heavy stock of
dry goods, which will now be sold
cheaper than ever Ladies', il you
wish To examine IA fine. large stock of
prints. 90 TO Wigs, and you will see
what YOU do net often see in this county
Their general stock of goods is not in
ferior to any ia this part OF the State.
We think we can safely recommend
these gentlemen to the public.
Year: 1867

FRUIT WITHOUT SroNEs.-At tho last
meeting of the Agricultural Society in In.
dia, the Rev. Mr. Firminger communicated
a plan by which the stones Of fruit may
be reduced or made to disappear, and the
pulp increased in size and flavor. At any
time during the cold season select branch
that is 10 be used afterward for marching.
Split it up carefully somewhat less than
span long. From both halves of the
branch thus split scoop out clearly all the
pitb then bring the split halves together
again, and keep them bandaged till they
become thoroughly united. Atsthe usual
time, the beginning Of the rains, march
The branch thus treated upon suitable
stock; taking from the place of union the
portion Of the branch just below where
the split was made. Upon branch Of
the tree thus produced a similar operation
is performed, and SO on for successive sss.
sons the result being that the stone Of
the fruit becomes less and less after each
successive operation. "his process has
been applied likewise to the grapevine at
Malaga; and plants thereby have been pro-
duced which bear the finest fEnitSwlthout
the slightest vestige Of s@stsns within
them. SsE
Year: 1867

LATE VS.. EARLY CoLTs.-ln con-
vcrsing with some OF tho gentlemen
practically familiar with the sui ject
Of breeding, who were in attendance
at the rccont exhibition of horses in
this city, we found it to be the opinion
of many Of them that it was far bettor
to have colts dropped late in the sea.
son than in tho spring, and is now the
almost universal practice, und in
some sections Of the State the former
is fast gaining ground. 1t certain ly has
lnapy advantages. Where colts como
in the spring and arc taken off at the
approach Of cold weather, they are
poorly fitted to withstand Tho severe
season Of winter, are obliged to be
kept on dry forage, if given little
grain as an extra feed, they are ofton
injured by it, as their system is easily
thrown out of order thereby. and
they almost invariably como out in
tho spring very poor. Now it seems
to US these disadvantages can be most
completely overcome by just revers-
ing tho general order. Have colts
come in tho tall, say about the last of
August, and let them remain with tho
marc through tho winter. Provide q
large stall, have the floor we'll furnish
ed with straw, sawdust or fine shay
ings, rs litter, and turn them in to-
gethcr loose. Feed tho mare we'll
giving q moderate quantity of grain
This will make tho milk richer, and
consequently tho colt will receive the
full benefits Of tho grain without the
i'll results attending the feeding it di
rcctly to them when young. Then in
tho spring, with the fresh starting OF
tho new, tender grass, the colt can be
taken off and enclosed in some spot
whore. he can have choice "bite,'


whore, in short time, he will be all
ready to 60 on growing; and by fall


will have attained sufficient age, and
practice IN "foragiug" to Withstand
the winter woll. The matter is wor


thy of attention by all who are enga-
god in breeding.-Maine Farmer.
Year: 1867

ADvER1lsING.-We have never known in
all our long experience, says the Mountain
Democrat, of an instance Of the failure OF any
who advertised freely in order to increase his
business. Examples of fsuccess resulting from
the free use of printing ink are numerous;
and we may also add, that examples who
were penny wise and pound foolish on this
subject, might be mentioned. But it is not
necessary. Every real business man appre'
ciates the advantages of advertising, and
makes it point to let the public know what
be has or what he can DO. A little advertise
ing will do a little good; but habitual and
liberal advertising has never failed to pay
well, and frequentlySenormously. Let those
who have not tried it make the experiment.;
at the beginning of the year is favorable
time to commence.
Year: 1867

GRAPE VINEs-Prune as soon as the
leaves are off-th is when to prune. How
to prune will depend upon the vine aud the
persons knowledge Of its manner of growth
we can only give general directions. Look
at your vine now that it is divesed Of leaves
All that is seen Of the wood Of the present
years growth, has borne and done its duty.
The buds upon the canes, that now look so
ms gnifcant, are next spring to throw out
vigorous shoots and bear fruit of all the
buds left, there will be many weak shoots
and little fruit. If this years shoots are cut
back to two or three buds, these remaining
buds will push out vigorous shoote and pro-
duce much better fruit than if the vine had
been allowed to run wild. Have this in
mind whenever tho vine is pruned-the
buds, and not the wood now on the vine,
are to produce the fruit. Prune understand
ingly.
Year: 1867

Rio VIsrA-The Solano Press says:


"All the low country adjacent to Rio Wis
ia is completely submerged. Persons re-
siding on Cache Slough and on the opposite
side of the river found it necessary to ferry
their stock to the high lands on the Rio
Vista.
Year: 1867

WASHINGTON, April 23.-The question of
the trial of John III. Surratt was revived in
the Criminal Court to-day by his counsel,
who filed written motion praying that the
case be set for some day of the present
term. The motion rehearses in detail the
announcement of Surratt's arrest in Octo-
Der last, in Egypt, and the patience of the
prisoner, who has been in custody ever
since, without being granted trial. It de-
clares that the prosecution has had ample
time to Investigate the case and get ready
for trial, and, in conclusion, says that Sur
ratt is ready and challenges enquiry.


District Attorney Darlington said he
was willing and anxious that the accused
should have speedy trial, but he could
not do anything detrimental to the inter-
ests of the government. When the case
was tried he expected to prove the accu-
sed guilty, as indicted.


Judge Fisher saw no reason for haste
He did not consider it SO great hard
ship to keep the accused in jail sixmonths
This frequently happened with prisoners,
but he said it would be agreeable to have
the trial take place on the 9th of May


Mr. Bradley announced his readiness to
proceed on May Goth, but Mr.. Darlington
declined to agree to that day and sugges-
ted Jnne 18th.


-. After some further discussion the mo-
ton for a continuance was ovenuled, and
the counsel for defense then announced
t9at they would be prepared for trial on
May 2Oth. 1t is not improbable that the
prosecution will have to be prepared some
time between May Doth and 9th, as the
court does not seem disposed to grant a
longer delay.


The case will probably be tried before
Judge Fisher. Judge Carter, who, it was
expected, would hold the next term of
the court, will leave the city in day or
two, and will be absent, if possible, most
OF the summer. It is possible, however,
that some one Of the other Judges NAV
try the case, as Judge Fisher has had a
Gag. G59ng and tedious term in the Criminal
Year: 1867

The Now York Times of Tuesday says :
"When we read of such incidents as that
of the negro youth who made row in Mo-
bile the other day, gathering crowd of
his friends to enforce his rights upon the
driver and conductor of street car who
wished to prevent his riding, we feel the
same Indignation about the acts of the ne
gro mob as we should in reference to q
white one. Every man who is deprived of
his just rights has his remedy. But that
does not consist in disturbing the public
peace"
Year: 1867

The March report Of the Commissions
of Agriculture dwells upon the ravages
committed by dogs among sheep in the
United States In 1866 five hundred
thousand sheep were killed by dogs, and
their value was $2,OOO,0OO. The number
injured was three hundred thousand, and
the loss is estimated at 100000. The
number of dogs in the country is compu
ted at five millions, their annual expense
ten dollars per head, and the sum total Of
their subsistence fifty millions of dollars
and immense sum to bestow upon class
of animals the most of which are worth
less, and many of them causing great mis-
chief to farmers.
Year: 1867

A malicious joke was recently played in
Paris, upon three actors who were supposed
to be drinking champagne in an inn. The
property man put gentle emetic into the
bottle, and the actors were obliged to go
off before the scene was concluded.
Year: 1867

J. P. Benjamin, ex-United States Sena-
tor from Louisiana, and ex-Secretary OF
State of the Confederate States, is meeting
with great success as an advocate in the
English Courts. In regard to a very able
argument in an important case in which
MI Benjamin was employed, the Lord
Chief Baton complimented him very high
ly, and the editor of the New Orleans Times
says: GA compliment from a Lord Chief
Baron of the Court of Exchequer, and es-
pecially from one so distinguished as Sir
Fitzroy Kelley, is a rare, and therefore
high tribute to lawyer. It will be source
of qualification to the members of our bar
who were contemporaries of Mr.. Benjamin,
to hear of his great and unprecedented sue
cess in his entirely new sphere, under such
severe tests, and against such powerful
! rivalry"
Year: 1867

Redemption Of Mu,iInted and Defaced


i,tA Currency.


To the Secretary of the Treasury ..N "


SIR,-The humble grievance, which is the
subject of this paper, has not, probably, come
within your personal observation, but it is a


after within your department, and word
fro n you will correct provoking abuse.
allude to the fact, that under present Off
cial Instructions, as alleged, the defaced and
mutiiatsd fractional currency is refused at
government officers and government banks,
and the people are forced to take upon them
selves the burden OF getting rid 1t, at DIS
count-the effect of which is, that the dirty
rags, instead Of being got quickly out Of the
way, are kept in circulation much longer than
they should be, and we are every day annoyed
and disgusted by having this filthy stuff isrc-
ed upon us, in making change.


The laao is, that this fractional currency
shall be receiued; in payment for postage
stamps and revenue stamps purchased from
government officers, who have them for sale.
Ihat law is violated constantly, under alleged
regulations from Washington.


some Two years ago there appeared in the
newspapers paragraph know not upon
what authority-stating that the defaced and
mutilated scrip would be redeemed. if sent IA
Hdshangton, In packages of not less than
three dollars at a time


This paragraph was cut out of the news
paper and posted up, some time ago. on the
outside of the cashiers window at our Pos,
Office. was there one day and saw a vert
humble looking woman offer piece of five
| cent scrip for a postage stamp The piecs
was not torn, but, as we say, trayed at the
edges by much wear, and rather dirty. The
| young gentleman inside declined to take it
and pointed out to the woman the newspaper
| slip posted up on his window frame, and in
formed her that that was the way to dispos,
of her scrip. How long 1t might take thi.
such stuff, or how long she might have t
wait before she could get piece of currenc,


that would enable her to mail her letter, / di,


not stop to calculate. left her turning owe


the dirty thing in apparent uncertainty wha
to do next, while the gentlemanly clerk-wa


looking on with official complacency.


Some time after, | remember to have paio


twenty-five cent piece, with other money


to domestic. 1t was clean enough, but


small bit, not SO big as nickel cent, had Deei


torn out of one corner. 1t happened that sh


also took this to the post office, when goin
to mail letter, and they refused to take


for stamps because of this little fragmen
torn out. Willing TO see for myself how tn
Year: 1867

The news FROM the Democracy is eH-
couraging. In many late elections, both
towr and State, the Democrats have made
terrible inroais upon the hybrid monsters
now attempting to change our old form OF
Government into Government of force
But thanks be TO aH All-wise Being. the
dark clouds of fanaticsm are being brok
en-, and the small glittering light that broke
forth in the East a few weeks ago, is now
spreading all over the land. Aud to the
lovers of liberty, let the little spark be
kindled into flames until the instigatcrs Of
unequal taxation and oppression are sunk
into the gulf of oblivion, never to rise
again. Democrats, if you would be free
men, you must not cease charging upon
the enemy. Give him no opportunity to
reinforce, us he will attempt Let there
be no cessation of hostili.fes until final
surrender of all arbitrary power. Demo
Gratis, no compromise With those who are
opposed to the Constitution and Union of
our fathers. - EcStern Mirror.
Year: 1867

MORE DURABLE. MORE ELASTCI
MORE GRACEFUL, AND WILL KEEP


IT'S SHAPE AND RETAIN ITS


PLACE BETTER THAN ANY


OTHER SKIRT.


This new and beautiful style of Skirt was
awarded by the Great American Institute
Fair. held in New York City. October, is65,a


SILVER MEDAL
The Highes, Premium ever given for Hoop
Skirt The Steel Springs are wound with a
fine plated wire (in place Of cotton covering)
which will not wear off or become soiled. and
the whole Skirt may be rashsd ,riihoui injury
or fear Of rusting and will be rs good as new. !.
Year: 1867

DlG CklN ShEEh, juno So iCo'
Editor Of the Register:


For your encouragement, and also for
the encouragement Of all the friends of
good government in our little State, l
desire to tell what the Conservative
Union men have accomplished in Lin
coin township at the recent election.
They have succeeded in giving Radical
disunion o very signal rebuke as they
have elected o full conservative town.
ship ticket-all white men-just what
had been done one year ago, and last
fall they gave the Democratic State
candidates q strong majority. But on
both occasions the great A. ]. B. down
there, assisted by his radical tools has
thrown away the whole township vote,
and caused Lewis county to be misrep-
resented by that great man who was in
the last Legislature, and also by this
and other like rascality, the district had
to be represented by him Of notorious
Hog memory, but should they give US
fair play, we will not be misrepresented
any more.


Should you think the above proper
You will please give it . corner in your
widely circulating paper, which is pro-
ducing excellent results in this part of
the State, and We hope and believe that
it is doing much good in the State gen.
orally. rst.. n.
Year: 1867

been so long concealed" Inasmuch as no
adventurous explorer ofthe dark stream
of Radical corruption has yet ascertain
ed the fate of these forty two thousand
dollars, whose mysterious disappear
ance has occasioned SO much comment,
we appeal for information to the man Of
the mansion. We invoke the tutelary
demon of the place. We call upon Gov
ernor FOREMAN to initiate his peer in
another department of knavery, Gener-
al L. C. BAKER, to prepare his personal
"Recollections of Rascality," and
promptly inform the people Of West
Virginia in what manner he has ex-
pended the funds which none but the
most imprudent legislation would ever
have placed nnder his control.
Year: 1867

We have received several letters in
curing into the mode in which the
Civil Contingent Fund.-" to which
such liberal appropriations have been
made by our Legislature, has been ap-
piled. But day or two ago, cOmmu-
nication reached us from one of the
most prominent gentlemen of our State,
asking information upon this subject,
and urging an examination into the
matter in case the proper officials should
not have made satisfactory report.
The gentleman to whom we refer is one
Of long experience in these matters,
and his thorough acquaintance with the
requirements of official duty in such
cases has doubtless caused him to ex-
press his surprise that persons in charge
oflarse sums of the public money should
fail to acquaint the people with the
mode of its application.


Wa regret our inability to explain
the manner in which the "Civil Con-
tingent Fund" has been expended. We
Ouly know that sums amounting in the
aggregate to little over FORTY TWO
THOUSAND DOLLARS have been appro-
priated by successive Legislatures as
Civil Contingent Fund" over which the
Governor of West Virginia has some
discretionary power. Legally, we sup
pose his discretion would extend to ex-
penditures for strict and legitimate
State purposes for which no provision
had been made. Actually, We presume
that discretion is rather more expansive,
comprehending not only matters Of
State but also partizan ends, and, for
aught we know, private and individ-
nal benefit. We have been advised Of
one case, ut least, in which Governor
FOREMAN advanced money for the
defence of Board of Registra-
ton, against which proceedings were
instituted for illegal alterations Of the
lists of voters. If that advance was
made from the "Civil Contingent
FUND.-" it was clearly illegal applica-
ton Of the money. 1t might as well
have been used for the defence of de-
iaulting treasurer, or q corrupt Judge,
as to relieve lot of rascally Registrars
from the consequences of official mis-
Conduct As the outlay in question
Was made during the Governors last
canvass, it is barely possible that he
furnished the cash from his private
pocket. In such case, however, q very
suspicious intimacy between himself
aud the Registrars would be suggested,
but as our Governor is such spotless
and guileless creature, we will not in
dulge so dark q thought. But what
ever may have been the disposition OF
this fund, the man to whose care it was
entrusted has certainly given no account
oi bis Stewardship. g48


The constantly secret and mysterious
manner in which this money has been
used cannot fail to produce disagreeable
suspicious and intimations, and we but
echo the public wish when We say that
an itsmised report should be made by
The proper authority. whether" in
the words of q correspondent, "this
money has been used for the oppression
Oh the people or to distribute rewards
among suppliant tools does not appear ;
II Is fair to infer thst If legitimatsly sp-
pied the mode of its use wonld not have
Year: 1867

A Chicago paper thinks that the esti
mates of from fifteen to twenty million
pounds as the yield of the Northwestern
wool crop is excessive. 1t states that
the clip is lighter on the same number
of sheep than last year. The cold, wet
spring has prevented the secretion OF
the usual amount of oil.
Year: 1867

The practice of shooting men on the
public streets, who do not stop when
ordered to do so, is one which the po-
licemen of Chicago must indulge in
with extreme caution, says the Times.
Very true; little care in placing bull
let in the thorax is desirable.
Year: 1867

This collar combines all the desirable qualities
of the REST hitherto introduced with GREAT
improvements, secured by LETTERs PATENT.
PRODUCED, and will wear four times ~ long and
keep their SHAPE free from wrinkle" or puck.
er" better than any other Collar in the market.
One of the new features Of this Collar consists OF
the nicely calculated triple curved lines whereby


Il adjusts itself to the neck In the and most
perfect manner. and Is the ONLY Paper Collar
which has this great Improvement. 1t has
also the IARGEsT space for the tie, and it can be
shown by mathematical alculation to be the
ONLY Collar possessing artistic merit and scien-
tifc adaptation.


This Collar was introduced into the market
only short year since in open and fair competi.
ton with the THEN most popular Collars Of the
times, and without any great effo.t on the part
Of the manufacturer and patentee, it has rely


ng solely on RIAL merit, gradually but surely
worked itself into popular favor. and now bids
fair to be the leading collar in the markets Of the
world
Year: 1867

n DON'T BE PUT OFF WITH AN IN
fefior Cellar, even though In days past 1t WAS
considered one of the best but remember that
every dog has Its day. and then must make
room for Its superiors.


These Collars are for sale at retail by all the
LIVE dealers I'm Clothing and Furnishing Goods
throughout the United States, and in the princi.
pal cities of the old world.
Year: 1867

A clergyman in Springfield, Mass,
who is given to figurative express
sions, said in a sermon, 8 few Sun
days since, that the cOlumbiad of q
pure heart should be loaded with the
projectile Of prayer.
Year: 1867

TRUTH DREADs NoTBTYG.-He who worships at
the shrine of Truth cannot be bigoted. He
knows Truth can never suffer from investigation.
1t is Error that loves the night, and gloomy cav
erns. Her dress is dark, her countenance is
dark and in Short there is nothing but dark
ness about her. Darkness is her motheri and
she is akin to nothing that is bright, glowing,
and beautiful. But Truth courts. investigation.
Her dwelling place is in the light. Her mild,
glowing countenauce blushes not at the most
scrntinzng gaze. While Error lies trembling
lest reason should make new discoveries that
will weaken her, Truth stands and gives man a
smile of appreciation for his encouragement II
you love Truth, be not afraid to investigate. II
you entertain opinions that you dare not risk
against the attack of their opponents, it is good
evidence that they are unsound.
Year: 1867

To those who wish to enjoy good smoke,
we will say that our young friend Newberger
has fine stock of genuine Havannas. i'm
ported direct. which he will sell at small
advance on cost and transportation. He also
has all the best brands of chewing and smok-
ing tobacco. all and see him at Misch's
old stand. on Centre street, opposite the Post
Office.
Year: 1867

The Stockraisers' and Farmers Mutual
Protection Association will meet in the old
Court House, in this place. this morning at
ten o'clock. All members of the Association
are requested to be present. as business of
Importance Will come before the meeting.
Year: 1867

WE were presented last Saturday after
loon. by young lady. with handsome
bouquet, the flowers composing which were
only less beautiful han herself She will
please accept our thanks for the same. with
the assurance that her kindness to the poor
printer will not soon be forgotten.