esstn,gtr.
It. W. JONES, Editors.
JAS. S. JENNINGS,
WAYNESBURG, PA.
Wednesday Morning, Aug, 21 9 1861.
DCIIIOCRACr."A sentiment not to be appalled, cor
rupted or cortpromised. It knows no baseness ; it cow
ers to no danger; it oppresses no weakness. Destruc -
tire only of despotism, it is the sole conservator of
liberty, labor and property. It is the sentiment of Free
dom, of mud rights, of equal obligations—the law of
Mit are pervading the law of the land."
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.
PRESIDENT JUDGE.
JAMES LINDSEY, ESQ.,
of Greene county.
ASSOCIATE JUDGES.
HON. JONATHAN GARRARD,
of Greene township.
COL. T. P. POLLOCK,
of Morgan township.
• ASSEMBLY.
P. DONLEY, ESQ.,
of Perry township.
DISTRICT ATTORNEY.
R. A. M'CONNELL, ESQ.,
of Marion township.
SHERIFF.
THOS. LUCAS, ESQ.,
of Cumberland township.
TREASURER.
JOSEPH F. RANDOLPH,
of Jefferson township.
COMMISSIONER.
DANIEL THROCKMORTON,
of Franklin township.
—r—
AUDITOR.
THOS. SCOTT,
of Whitely to wnship.
CORONER.
JOHN BRADLEY,
of Marion township.
JUDICIAL CANDIDATES. - A DE
VICE OF THE ENEMY.
The attempt of our Republican friends
in this District and county to effect a se
lection of Judicial incumbents, without
reference to party nominations, furnishes
proof as well of their adroitness and mans
agemest, as of the weakness and hope
lessness o'f their cause. It is a policy
which they never before favored by their
teachings or illustrated by their example,
and which they would now be very far
from inaugurating if it were not expected
to result in the preferment of a prominent
and zealous member of their own party ,
who, while an estimable gentleman. in all
the relations of life, can furnish a life-time,
record o: active and consistent hostility to
the men and measures of the Democratic
party. That any higher motive than suc
cess actuated the Republican leaders in this
manceuvre, no one can believe who knows
aught of their character or tactics. No set
of men ever possessed, in more eminent
degree than they, the faculty of adaptation.
Their name, creed and policy are readily
-suited to any locality, to any state of pub
lic sentiment, or to any party, exigency;
and it is to this art of their politicians,
rather than to any deservings of the organ
ization itself, we attribute the partial and
temporary success of the Republican pas
ty. But every art wears out, and every
implement of warfare but truth; and these
means of success, which our opponents
have plied so diligently, must soon and in
evitably fail them. The people, honest and
right always when left to their own reason
and judgment, will just as certainly con
demn such demagogueism as they ever de
nounced any trick or humbug.
No party ever venerated the Judiciary
more than the Democratic party, or paid
snore respect to its decisions, or sought
more uniformly and heartily to elevate its
character for purity, ability and impartiali
ty. The chief ornaments of the Bench
throughout the.country have been furnished
by that party, not as partizans or for par
tizan puFposes„ but as distinguished ex
pounders of law and administrators of jus
tice between their fellow-men ; and even
at this late day we can see no more im
propriety in a large and respectable party
presenting a candidate for an important
Judgeship than there is in a private individu
al offering himself as a candidate, and in
print and out of print soliciting the suf
frages of the people. If there be any
more propriety and modesty in the latter
than the former mode of bringing forward
a candidate, we confess we are too obtuse
to see it, and so doubtless are our readers.
But there is no snore propriety in the one
than the other, and all this talk about
"no•party" eandidates for Judgeships is
mere "clap-trap" and intended to sub
serve a temporary purpose of our enemies
—that of misleading Democrats and break
ing down our party organization,—and we
trust our readers will be too wise to be de
ceived by the palaver the Opposition are
using with this view. Mr. LINDSEY has
been fairly nominated, is universally con
iceded to be a gentleman of fine talents,
and would fill the position for which he has
been proposed with decided credit to him
self and his friends, and advantage to the
people. LET US ELECT DIM.
Ts~lisB.
The Senior Editor is under many obliga
tions-to his old friend and neighbor, TsoM
♦s McQuAin, Esq., Lock Keeper at Rice's
Landing, (and formerly of Brownsville,)
for sundry helps and kindnesses extended
to himself and family on their way to
Waynesburg. The labors of a removal are
Always onerous. but they were greatly
lightened in our case by the good.natured
efficiency of our friend bfcqua L in and other
asq4alflltangies• Mac is Ds tell of Demo-
Ar a* as of Irish blood, and makes it a part
of his religion never to -scredel# a ticket.—
t' Long may he waver
We are also indebted to the excellent
lady of 04; ost RAILTAZL of the " Greene
whont'there are a by the
ray, fiekrigsuer landlords this side tarsus.
day apyaral considerate favors,
THE WAR AND ITS RELATION TO
THE POLITICS OF HE COUNTRY.
Under this caption we had partially
penned an editorial for this week's paper,
when we by accident met with the follow
ing excellent article on the same subject,
from our cotemporary of the "Allentown
Democrat." It so nearly embodies our
own views, that we transfer it to our cal
tnnel, and solicit for it the attentive peru
sal of the reader. As citizens, law-abi
ding and loyal to the Constitution, we insist
that the public liberties shall not be en
dangered by flagrant and frequent viola
tions of the organic law. Let the war he
prosecuted vigorously, but not in habitual
disregard of the privileges and guarantees
of the Constitution, for in respect for them
lies the safety of the people, not less than
their happiness. But here is the article :
"We hear a great deal said about the
obliteration of party lines. As tar as the
support of the Government against rebell
ion is concerned, there is but one party in
the North. Go to the ranks of the army,
and in the large numbers of Democrats who
have volunteered to fight the battles of
their country in a war not of their own
choosing, which they exhausted every
lawful means to avert, witness their devo
tion to the Government and the Union. In
the issue between Government and re
bellion,.Union and disunion, party distinc
tions are obliterated. The Democratic par-,
ty has always recognized its obligations to
support the Constitution, obey the laws
and respect tho constituted authorities.—
So conspicuous has been its devotion to
the Union, and so ready its disposition to
yield and concede unimportant points for
the sake of averting the very calamities
which have overtaken the country, that the
sheering epithets of "Union-savers" was
applied to it by its enemies—as if it was
discreditable to be solicitous about the
preservation of the Union. Respect fur
law is a conspicuous trait in the Democrat
ic party. Its members had no part in the
passage of acts to nullify the fugitive slave
law—they never engaged in mobs to res
cue fugitives by violence—they never rais
ed their voices to discredit the decisions of
the courts, or endeavored to bring the Su
preme Court of the United States into pub
lic contempt. In short, the Democratic
party has suffered ridicule because of its
conservative, law-respecting, covenant
abiding tendencies. It was both natural
and proper that a party with such char
acteristics should spring to the support of
the Government, in its efforts to crush re
bellion, with unexampled unanimity, even
though that Government was administer
ed by the bitterest enemies, and obtained
power upon principles abhorrent to Dem
°crate.
But while the Democratic party supports
the Government, it does not follow that it
approves of all the measures of this admin
istration, ur that it has changed its politi
cal principles. On the contrary Demo ,
crats are more than ever convinced of the
evil' tendencies of Republicanism since ap
prehension has been succeeded by painful
demonstration. We no longer suppose the
tendencies of the Republican party are
destructive, but now we know it. While
rebles are in arms against the Goverern
ment, we can light for that Government,
because it is our Government, because
it is our duty to do so, and because it is the
only hope for the preservation of the Union.
But it is not our duty to approve of out
rageous usurpation of power, and every
profligate expenditure of money, and
every scandalous appointment to office,
because these are committed in the name
of the Union. We would be travelling
rapidly on the high road to despotism if we
tailed to protest against them. Public lib
erty may be assailed by a faithless or a
usurping Administration as well as by
open enemies. The latter are the less
dangerous, because we are prepared to
meet them ; the former most dreaded, be
cause least guarded against. - We cannot
endorse the act of the President in assu
ming power to suspend the'writ of IlAsEas
Coluus, 4lad thereby
, place the liberty
of every citizen at his mercy when it is
clear that the constitution gives him to
such authority. Nor can we approve of
making the army an asylum for corrupt
and broken-down politicians, ignorant of
the art of war, and skilled only in the
strategy of plunder. Acts such as these
are violative of the Constitution, abhor
rent to every principle of integrity and
justice, and richly deserving of severe pub
lic condemnation.
The unanimity of parties in support of
the war has not removed the necessity
for party organization, as many suppose.
The Democratic party has a great work to
perform in healing the serious wounds
which a few months of Republican domi
nation have inflicted upon the Constitution
and the country. "No party" would be a
very convenient' escape tc,r Republican
ism from the retributions of the future ; but
the Democratic party cannot be spirited
away by any such dextrous juggle. It ex
isted and flourished long before the Re
publican party came into being; and ►t
bids fair to exist arid flourish when that
party shall have become only a disagree
able recollection. Its principles are not
of to-day, or adapted to a particular enter..
gency or a specific issue, but fixed and
permanent—,applicable to every time and
all circumstances. Before slavery be
came the absorbing question of the coun
try, the Democratic party was great and
powerful ; and after the agitating topic is
settled, it will again re-establish the true
principles of government, and re-assume
influence and favor. Let not the thought
of its abandonment be entertained for a
moment either by friend or foe."
ANOTHER
.. COMPANY " FOR THE
We were present at Rice's Landing on
Friday week and witnessed the departure
of Gen. HARPER'S Cavalry Company for
the seat of War. The Company was re—
cruited, principally, in the Eastern portion
of this county, and is composed of young
men of great moral worth and fine physique.
If they do not acquit themselves well and
leave "their mark" on the enemy, we are
mistaken in our impressions.
Much deep feeling was evinced by both
soldiers and spectators on the occasion.—
Gen. MOORHEAD, of Pittsburgh, who hap
pened to be on the Boat at the time} ad
dressed the assemblage in a few pertinent
remarks, and Rev. I. N. CARY committed
the departing volunteers to the God of
men and of :mules in an eloquent and ap
propriate prayer.
Mr. BOYD'S Juvenile Singing Class is
rapidly enlarging, though there is still
room left for a "few more" lads and lasses.
The Tnacher is a thorough vocal instruct
or, and his pupils cannot but make rapid
improvemont,
DEVERRIBI).
SWAMI communications are unaysidabky
deferred spiif 11111/0.
WAR."
VOCAL MUSIC
, 11
UNION MEETING.
A farge and enthusiastic gathering of
Union men of all paities took place at the
Court House on Friday evening last. GPn.
IloweLL, lion. ANDREW STevritre, Rev. A;
B. MILLER, Gen. LAY.EAR, JAMES LINdsEY
and JOHN Been.ANAN, Esgs. addressed the
meeting in eloquent and patriotic speeches.
The speeches were all well received and
creditable, but the remarks of Gen. HOWELL
and Mr. LINDSEY were particularly happy
and appropriate, and were warmly ap
p4uded. At the close of the meeting "the
forces" were put in military array by our
valiant partner, Col. JENNINGS, and march.
ed to the West of town, (headed by the
military band of that inimitable fifer and
whole-souled fellow, Recorder Temple,)
where they received the "Pursley Guards,"
numbering some sixty men and command
ed by our patriotic friend, Capt. JOUN A.
GosnoN, and escorted them through'town,
halting on their march at the Hamilton
House and receiving another earnest
speech from Gen. HOWELL. The crowd
dispersed with three cheers for the Union,
for Gen. HOWELL and Capt, GORDON.
The fires of patriotism burn brightly
in "Little Greene," and she is standing up
nobly for the flag and government of our
fathers. She has already furnished three
Companies tor the war, and Mr. LINDSEY
assured the meeting that not less than four
hundred of her sons were now doing bat
tle for the country. Aleppo township
alone has sent forty meg to our army in
Western Virginia. Who dare say, in view
of these significant facts, that the people
of this part of the State are fa iling or flag-
ging in their duty 1
RETURNED CALIFORNIANS.
We had a long and pleasant interview,
the other day, with a couple of "Greene
county buys" who have just returned from
California—JAMES M. DUNN and Wit.
WoonituFr of Rough's creek. They have
been absent nearly three years, and return,
we presume, with a fair share of golden in
gots. Mr. Dusr , i's health is greatly hn
proved, and Mr. WOODRUFF looks " every
inch a man." They were accompanied on
their outward trip by TROIKAS Ross, son to
the Judge, and DANIEL HEATON of Morgan
township. The friends of these latter gen
tlemen will be gratified to learn that they
are excellently well, and are likely to re
turn shortly, "bringing their sheaves with
them."
AN OLD FRIEND
Our sanctum was illuminated, the other
day, by the good-natured countenance of
our old friend, A. W. McCoaltica, Esq.,
of the Marietta (Ohio,) "Republican."—
MAC, we are pleased to oliiperve, has been
nominated by the Democracy of his county
to the A uditorship this Fall, and is likely
to be elected by an overwhelming majcri
ity. The office is worth some $2500 per
annum in Ohio. There is no better fellow
in the wide circle of our acquaintance
than "this same" Mac, and it gladdens
our heart to see him growing in favor, as he
is, with the "sovereigns" and his pat - 4.
We trust his race of honor is but just be
gun.
GEN. J. B. HOWELL
It will be seen, by an advertisement in
another column, that Gen. Howell has ap—
plied for and is likely to obtain an eat en
sion of the time for raising his Regiment.
It is ocr sincere desire to see the General
fill up his Regiment, in good measure,
among the stalwart lads of Greene. His
true manliness of character and uniform
courtesy of bearing, not less than his expe
rience and proficiency in military matters,
would render him a capital officer. From
our heart of hearts we hope that his laud
able ambition to serve his country in this,
her day of need, may be fully gratified.
The Regiment, we understand. is to
rendezvous at Uniontown.
A OREENE COUNTY LAD IN THE
LATE BATTLE IN MISSOURI.
It will be seen, by the following letter ,
that Mr. Wm. H. WELLS, tormerly of
Waynesburg, and son to Col. JNO. H.
WELLS, was in the late Battle at Spring
field. Our knowledge of young Wells.
who was a brother typo and office com
paniou of ours several years ago, assures
us that he behaved himself well and val
iantly in his maiden battle, which is known
to the country as having been a singularly
obstinate and bloody engagenient :
CAMP NEAR ROLLA, 1
August 20, 1861.
Dear Ma :—On Saturday, August 10, a
terrible battle was fought between the U.
S. forces under Gen. Lyon, and the rebels
under Gen. MuColloch. At the beginning
of the fight our forces numbered about five
thousand, and that of the enemy from
twenty-five to thirty thousand. We at—
tacked them at day-light, and after inces•
sant fighting for seven hours they left the
field. Great God ! what a field it was.—
Over seven thousand men lay dead and
wounded, at the close of that bloody fight.
Our tegiment, (the First Missouri,) opened
the fight and whipped tour picked regi.
ments of rebels before we got relief. One
splendid regiment of Louisiana boys char
ged gallantly. We engaged them without
hesitation, and that night only twenty.one
of the poor fellows answered at the roll
call.
Our regiment lost near four hundred
men. My own company, out of sixty-five
men, lost twenty-eight. The loss of our
entire command was over two thousand.—
It fell to my lot to be in the thickest:of the
fight, itnd you may rest assured I tried to
do may duty as a soldier. My comrades
fell thick and fast around me, and 'their
blood stained my clothes, but through the
providence of God 1 escaped unharmed.
Please direct to me, care Capt. Cor.s, Co.
E., First Regiment Missouri Volunteers,
St. L0t.44466.
P. S. Woos hourly a/footing orders to
proceed." Louis
Gen. IS yeti for reinferee
wents. hAOPPshAidelith he laid,
- 6 Alas! they do not come !" niece hie
death, seven regiments have been for
warded to sustain the troops which h e
comma**
Mfi11i4444
ANBARNXIST WORD TO OUR
MILIDNDS AND BUDSORI-
BEMS.
hare ordered an 'elegant new dress
fur the "Mdssenger," and expect to make
it one of the neatest papers in Western
Pennsylvania, if not one of the best. 'Co
effect this improvement will involve •
LARGE CASH OUTLAY, however, and we have
no way to meet it but by calling on our
friends and subscribers to COME TO OUR
HELP. There iS a very large imetrur due
ou subscription to the paper and on Job
Work and Anvettising for the -past two
years, and we must have it to effect our pro
posed improvements and PAY OUR DEBTS.
We appeal to every friend of the office, WITH
OUT A SINGLE EXCEPTION, to lend us a little
substantial assistance in this emergency.
If you cannot pay us all you owe us, come
or send us at least a PART. Give us one
dollar, TWO DOLLARS, THREE DOLLARS, FIVE
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Show that you are willing to do something
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abort "hard times," "the war," &c., &c.,
but COME RIGHT UP TO OUR HELP. Or, if you
cannot come, (though we would like very
much to see and talk with all of you,)
send it uy your neighbor or by mail. We
will get the money if you start it, depend
on it, and we will use it too, for your ad..
vantage. Don't' let any of, our patrons
who owe us a dollar thick this is not in- ,
tended for him, for IT is,—we want every
one of them to lend us his aid.
We will publish a Roll of Honor every
month, so that our friends can see who are
HELPING us. Let every patron enroll his
name. tf.
GOOD SENSE.
\Ve commend the following paragraph
to our readers. It contatns a hint that all
should act upon:
"We hear curnplaints abroad of a dispo
sition upon the part of those well able to
pay as they go, to avail themselves of the
plausible excuse of dull times to avoid the
prompt payment of little bills due to trades
men, mechanics and others. This is to be
regretted, Nothing contributes to weaken
confidence and d•press business activity as
to withdraw from retail trade of any busi—
ness its just due, in times like the present,
and we hold that the man who would urge
the present troubles as an excuse for not
paying small bills, when he can pay as
well at one time as another, is guilty of
one of the worst mural wrongs attendant
upon business operations in a season of
general depression. Never hoard up mom.
ey, when nothing is to be gained by it,
more especially whey you have debts
which are overdue to parties dependent
upon their earnings to sustain them
selves and their families. Pay, if possi—
ble."
ANOTHER TENDER.
The following preamble and resolution,
was passed by the Pursely Home Guards,
on Saturday the 24th inst.
WHEREAS, It is understood that the Gov
ernment needs troops immediately to guard
the rail roads, and other important points in
Western Virginia, from which the drilled
soldiers are now being moved forward ;
therefore,
Resolved, That we offer our services to
the Government, for 00 days to take any
position the state of discipline of the Cont
pan y will justify.
A few able bodied and patriotic young
men, who want to serve their country can
have a good chance to do so, with 130 as
good fellows as ever formed a company.—
No man of intemperate habits need apply.
If a young man is so unfortunate as to be
intemperate, he can be better taken care of
at home than in the Army.
JOHN A. GORDON, Capt.
I take this opportunity to return the
thanks of the Company to the citizens of
Waynesburg for the magnificent reception
on Friday night at the serenade to General
We intended it as a surprise, but
was ourselves surprised and overwhelmed
at the unexpected demonsrtation. This is
our on 4 apology for not noticing it at the
time in suitable terms. It there ever was
any ground for the insinuation that
Waynesburg does not properly appreciate
the citizen soldiers of the country, she has
triumphantly redeemed herself.
Uniou Volunteers Shot
Two Union volunteers, named J. H.
Debolt and F. Brooks, residents respect
ively of Masontown and New Salem,
Fayette county, were shot the other day
while returning from Bitlltown, in North-
Western Virginia, whither they had been
with despatches for the commander of the
federal troops at that point. It appears
that on their return from Bulltow fl, they
were fired upon by a party of secessionists,
concealed in the woods. Debolt received
two bullets, one in the head and the oth-.
er in the back. He had sufficient strength
to sEout to Brooks to avenge his death,
and then dropping from his horse expired.
The horse was also shot, and fell dead
near where his master lay. Brooks re.
eeived two wounds, one in the side and the
other in ;the shoulder, but succeeded in
making his way to camp on horseback.—
He was not, at last accounts expected to
recover. A detachment was sent from the
camp to the scene of the attack, and De ,
bolt's body recovered. It was sent to
Fayette county, we believe, for interment.
Improved Condition of the Army.
WASHINGTON, August 23.—The con
tinued improvement of the troops, in all re
spects, is the subject of congratulation in
the army, as well as the Executive quar
ters. This result is mainly from strict
discipline. The line of the upper Poto
mac is now well guarded, and at the la
test reliable accounts Gen. Banks was
still resting on the blonocacy, The ad
ministration of the oath of allegiance, as
prescribed by the Act of Congress, was a
matter of interest to the clerks in the
Bureau of the Auditor of the Treasury for
the Post Office Departtneut this mor n in g .
•
Marno
eiaa r
On Thursday, 15th of August, by the
Rev. C. P. Jordan,Mr. N. IL JOHN SON
ao MissISUSAN WGNER both ut Greene
. Fa.
On Sunday, the 18th of August, by G.
W. Bell, Esq. Mr. ISAAC SHULTZ, to
Miss ELIZA GREGGS, all of Wayne tp.
Greene co, Pa.
PEN AND SCISSORS.. i rif RHEumATtRm can be permanently cur
ed by 'Dr.Leland's Anti itiwureatic Band.'
A New FLANK MovemenT.—lt is under- See advertisement of" Great Cure" in an.
stood that Gen. Sumner has been ordered
other column.
to raise without delay a column of five or J u ly 13th 1 m o , P. & M
ten thousand Californians, and to march•!
them into Texas and Arkansas. lie can
get just such troops as he desires in twen—
ty days after the wder reaches the Pacific
side. So in less than two months Texas
and Arkansas will have their hands full
with the necessities of their own posi—
tion.
TERRIBDE ACCIDENT.-A man by the
name of William Porter lost his life on
Muddy Creek, Crawford county, one day
last week. A boat on which he was en
gaged got stuck on a bar, and a windless
was rigged with which to pull her off.—
While turning the crank it slipped in some
way out of the hands of the parties work
ing it, and the windless in the first revo
lution struck Porter on the breast, throw
ing him forward. On the second revolu
tion it caught the unfortunate man on the
head, fracturing his skull and killing him
instantly. Deceased was about twenty-six
years of age, and an unmarried man.
MARRIAGE OF THE REV. DR. SPRING.-
On Thursday evening the Rev. Dr.
Krebbs, of the Rutgers street Presbyterian
Church, N. Y., unitej in the bonds of
matrimony the Rev. Dr. Spring, of the
Brick Church to Miss Abigail Williams, the
daughter of the late Elisha Williams, of
Hudson Columbia county. Since the mar ,
riage, it is understood that the Rev. Doc ,
tor and his bride have been spending their
honeymoon at Lung 11ranch.
THE London Tinges says the power and
love of work killed Lord Herbert. lie
gave up the enjoyments of weath and a
brilliant home fur ihe great gaup , of politics
and died of exhaustion at the age of fifty
one. He had in his favor every social
advantage—high birth, a great estate, hap
py home, and handsome person.
SCALDED TO DEATH.- A little boy, sun
of John Herrington, of McKeesport, aged
about eighteen months, met with a painful
accident on Saturday evening, 10th inst.—
The littly fellew, while playing around the
kitchen, tripped and tell into a pan of boil,
ing hot water that had been left near the
hearth, burning him so severely that he
died on the next day.
A CANARD OF THE FIRST WATER.—The
story afloat upon the corners, that a tele
graphic dispatch had been received at the
War Department to the effect that Gen.
Rosecranz had been surrounded in West
ern Virginia by the forces under Lee and
Wise, has net one word of truth in it.
A WOMAN Ant into the encampment
near Baltimore on Wednesday, and was
detected in. smuggling two bottles of whis
ky to the men. She was immediately
drummed out of camp by a small squad of
soldiers.
HON. Jeremiah S. Black, late Attorney
General and Secretary of State ot the U. S.,
having resumed the practice of law in the
Supreme Court of Pennsylvan is and of the
United States, has fixed upon the Borough
of York as his future residence.
THE wool clip in Ohio is unsually large
and the prices only about half what
they were last year.
A PAYMASTER arrived at Rolla, Mo., on
the 16th, and soon atterwards the troops
were greatly troubled because they could
not get twenty dollar gold pieces chan
ged.
BARNUM is universally admitted as one
of the shrewdest men of the country.—
Here is one of his maxims, which our
business men should take to heart and
profit by " The proper lime to .ddvertise
judiciously is when others don't."
OIL SPOUT.—The Titusville Gazette no
tices the discovery of more oil on the Mc.
Clintock farm. When the vein was struck
it threw out a steady stream of oil, the
full size of the pipe, sixty or seventy feet
into the air, much of which fell into the
creek, and was caught by persons below,
who shrew out booms, and some of them
in this way gathered sixty barrels of
oil.
THE ARMY WORM,- The army worm is
committing ravages on the oats and wheat
crop in Erie and Crawford counties.
SOME of the letters from volunteers are
highly interesting, and cannot fail, in
many instances, to cause the most sedate
to smile at some of the incidents of a sol
dier's lite. One letter says to a friend,
"My wife came on to see inc at our camp.
Thank heaven, she brought kneedles and
thread with her. My rag-lan had nearly
played out. My pants have been drilled to
death. I have been walking in my boot
legs for three weeks. 1 wish my wife was
a shoemaker. The boys will soon have
their new harness. We are happy as bob
tai;ed horses in fly time."
SE3II-EGOTIS3I.-If talking of one's self
is egotism, talking of one's wife is semi
egotism, and should be done sparingly.—
There is a good deal of wisdom in the re
quest which the lady made ot her husband:
—" Don't talk of ine in public. it you
speak well of me, nobody will believe you
are sincere ; if you speak ill of me, nobody
will think you are jesting."
J. A. GORDON
A Louisiana regiment of French Creoles
has just arrived in Richmond, is ;columan
ded by Colonel Mandeville Marignv, who
was the military companion of the late
Duke of Orleans, and is renowned
his soldierly qualities.
A LARGE number ot heavyguns and mor
tars, in addition to those al, :e posi
tion, have been placed on the defences,
and works surrounding Washington,
under the supervision of Captain Seymour
one of Major Anderson's officers at Fort
Sumter.
INTERESTING TO LETTER WRITERS.—Post
toaster Walborn announces that, in accor—
dance with instructions from the Depart
ment, the period fixed for the redemption
of the old envelopes having expired, let
ters deposited in this office, under cover of
the old issue, will not be forwarded to their
destination, but sent to the Dead Letter
Office at Washington.
A NEPHEW of Louis Kossuth is the Ado
jutant of the 3d Kansas volunteers.
THE late English census shows a marked
decrease in the population of many of the
agricultural districts of England.
WHEAT does not command any more
than sixty cents in any part of Indiana.—
In many places it sells for forty and fifty
cents per bushel.
IT is stated on good authority in East
Tennessee that the must alarming appre
hensions of stare insurrections exists in
Nurthearolina.
Tug New Haven Journal says that the
2d Connecticut regiment brought (mine
with them twenty.,five negroes front
Tim direct taxes imposed by Congress
do riot become due until April next.
THE vote on ratilying the new Consti—
tution of Georgia shows a majority of a
little over 100 in its favor.
One of Barnum's whales died after
spouting a day and an evening let the cur
ious crowd at the Museum.
CoaciesPoNDENTs from Minnesom and
Wisconsin represent a great scarcity of
farm laborers.
Rtnao cannon are now arriving at
i
Wasitin ton at the rate of ten a day.
VirliN TED,
At this office, tia o apprentices to the
Printing business. Boys of 15 or 16 years
of age, of good habits and fair education,
will find this an exceitirt chance to learn
the business. Application should be
made at once.
°Mar eitttioii.
TO THE VOTERS OF THE FOURTEENTH JU
DICIAL D'STRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA,
COMPOSED OF THE COUNTIES
OF WASHINGTON, F AY
ETTE AND GREENE:
I am a Candidate for Election in October
next, for the office of PRESIDENT JUDGE
of your Courts : and am
Your obcd't ser'vt,
ft e) JAS. VEECIL
Sheriffalty.
7h the Citizens of Greene County.
Fellow Citizens: I offer myself to your consideration,
as a candidate for the office of Sheriff, at the nest Oc
tober election, and should I receive a majority of your
suffrages, I promise to discharge the duties of said of—
fice with honesty, impartiality, and fidelity, to the best
of my ability. JA s. ACKLIN.
Franklin ip., April 22, '6l.
tq'ti (4.4
The account of Heath Johns, Executor of the
Last Will and testament of Thomas Johns,
dec'd., who was Guardian of Elmer Rus-
sell, a minor child of Henry Russell, dec'd .
The Partial account of Samuel and Matthew
Garner, Executors of the Last Will and
testament of Samuel Garner, dec'd.
JUSTUS F. TEMPLE, Register.
Waynesburg, July 17, 1861.
WILCOX & GIBBS'
SEWING MACHINES,
Price with Hemmer and Feller,
sas,csco.
THIS MACHINE HAS POINTS OF SUPE
RIORITY PECULIARLY
ITS OWN.
STITCHING, HEMMING, .9 ND FELLING WITH
' J INGLE THREAD
It forms a flat, even, and Castle seam, which is war
ranted not to rip in wear, even if the meant is cut at
frequent intervals, and also miler all circumstances
"to survive the wash tub
•
A Patented device of great utility to learners, pre
vents the possibility Of the machine being run in the
wrong direction, or the balance wheel wearing a lady's
dress.
Another feature which deserves particular al tenting
is The Wilcoz Patent Meedle cannot be set wrong.
Two thousand Stitches, or two yards of work, can
be done in one minute without dropping a stitch.
These Machines, sb simple and accurate in their con
struction, supersede the use of the shuttle; and with
one thread produce all the practical results of the two
thread machines; and inure, for these tell without bast
ing, and hum the finest muslin without puckering.
Although at about half the price of the other first
class machines, they will accomplish double the sew
ing in a given time.
"It is emphatically the gaol, low-priced Family
Sewing Machine that the public have been long wait
ing for."—Boston Transcript.
"It is indeed a wonderful production, and for fami
ly use especially, no other will bear comparison with
it."—Philadelphia Evening Journal.
"Mechanical wonder."—Scientific American.
"Among the beet and most serviceable sewing Ma
chines. Light and elegantly finished, and so simple in
its construction that it seems almost impossible for it
to get out of repair.—Pittsburgh Chronicle.
"Has combined with its own peculiar merits all the
really valuable improvements of the higher priced ma
ch ifleS. "—Pet.neyivanian.
"This machine, in the opinion at the committee,
fills more nearly the requirements of a perfect fawn) ,
machine than any on exhibition."—Franklin Institute
Exhibition Report of 1838.
"Taking into consideration simplicity, cheapness,
durability, and doing all work, the committee were
unanimously in favor of the Wilcox & Gibbs as a sin
gle thread machine."...-Pennsylvania State Agricultu
ral Society's Report.
"We must, in justice, express our confidence in the
merits of the Wilcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine. We
consider that a great desiderattun has been supplied by
it, in proving, beyond doubt, that two threads are not,
es was supposed, necessary to a good instrument."—
Christian A dvocate and Journal, June 21, 1860.
"We have these machines in use, and think more
highly of it than of any of the number we have tried."
—Richmond Whig .
The undersigned, Missionary to Constantinople, has
exert:led more than twenty different kinds of Sowing
Machines, and after sonic six weeks' experience with
Wilcox & Gibbs' Patent, lie has purchased one of them
as the best adapted to the wants of his family, and as
the least liable to require repair
Boston July 3, 1860
The undersigned, during eighteen 'months, has had
in almost constant use, in tiffs fa oily, Wilcox & Gibbs
Sewing Machine ,upon which has been made clothes of
hie large [amity—from muslin to pilot cloth—including
the clothing required for his several boys; and in no
case bays the seams failed, although in hard service.
The machine new in use in his family has required no
repair, and is iu all respects, well appointed, efficient
and durable.
JACOB CHICILERING, Boston
Send for a Circular.
.J (ES WILCOX, Manufacturer.
No. 508 Broadway, New York
Opposite St Nicholas Mittel.
Aug. 28, 18iit-2m.
ALTTIBLIVITXACILIV
UNIONTOWN, Aug 7, 1861
By virtue of Authority derived from the War Depart
ment, Washington, I will organize allegiment for ser
vice for three years or during the war. Due and timely
notice will be given of the place when the Companies
will rendezvous.
The regiment will consist of ten Companies, and each
company will be organized as follow s: One Captain,
one First Lieutenant, one Sesund Lieutenant, one First
sergeant, four 'Sergeants, eight Cerporals, two musi
c lams, one Wagoner and eighty-one Privates-101 men
aggregate.
Commas. deis of Companies and persons desirous of
tatting part in the glealandinementous struggle inwhich
is lIIVOIVed our National existence, and which will de
termine the integrity of the Union and the permanence
of our ti se in , titutions will be good enough to report to
the at this place.
Prompt and energetic action is indispensable, as my
authority requires me to have the Regiment ready lor
marching orders on or oefore the Or:pt. proximo.
have applied to the War Deparunent for an exten
sion of time, and think it will be granted.
JOSHUA 13. DOWELL, Colonel.
Aug. 58, ISfil.
IT. SOYA, Jr.,.
Teacher of Vocal Music, has opened a juvenile class in
the Methodist 1. kurch, Wayneshurg, and will he happy
to receive pupils. Private instruction given if dewed.
Terms moderate. Satisfaction given, or 110 charge will
he made. Aug. 28, 1861.
Administrator's Sale.
The undersigned Administratrix upon the Estate of
NATHAN WILSON, late of Morris Township, dec'd,
in pursuance of an order of the Orphan's Court of
Greene County, will sell at Pubiic Sale at the Court
House, in Waynesburg, on the 21st day of September
next, all the interest or estate of said deceased, in a
tract of land situate in said Township. adjoining lands
of Thomas Lams, Shape's heirs, William Clutter, Ira
Condit arid others, containing one hundred acres more
or less ; said interest being the purchase money paid
by deceased to Dennis lams, alter taking out three hun
dred dollars for the use of the widow of said deceased.
MARY ANN WILSON,
Awg. tB6l, Administratrix
LEGAL NOTICE
Letters 'testamentary upon the Estate of EDEN
ROSE, late of Perry Township, Greene County,
dec'd having been granted to the undersigned. they
thereby notify all persons i niebted to said Estate to
come forward and discharge the same, and th,4se hav—
ing claims agaiwt the Estate, are requested to present
them duly authenticated for settlement.
MORRIS ROSE,
W. H. ROSE,
Augast 17, 1861, Executors.
Administrator's Notice.
Letteis of Administration having been granted to the
undersigned upon the estate.of Elizabeth Hatfield,
late of Franklin township, deed. Notice - is hereby
given to all persons indebted to said estate, to make
immediate payment to the undersigned, and those hav
ing claims aganst the smite to present them duly au
thenticated for settlement.
THOMAS ADAMSON,
Administrator
Aug, 14, 1801-6 t.
Agricultural Fair.
The ninth annual exhibition of the GREENE COUN
TV AGRICULTU RAI. SOCIETY, will be held at Car
tidelands, Greene County, Pa., on the 10th and litA of
Octuber, /801.
Mowing niachinee will he tested on Wednesday, the
24th of July, as above, of which those interested will
please lake notice. .
HENRY JAMIEON, President
E. B. 11431.. v, Secretary.
July 10, IS6I.
AGRICULTURAL.
The Seventh annual exhibition of the;JEFFEESON
AGRICEILTURAI. SOCIETY, will be held at Jeffer
son on TII•IitSDAY 4- FRIDAY, the 3rd and 4th
days of October, 1881. W. D. ROGERS, Pree.
Di. W . DuNutt, Ree, Seel H. U. 1411111111 r; Cur. See
July 3, 1861.
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tients under his care upon his first visit to Waynes
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July 31, 2..661.
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the members of the Fayette County Mutual Fire In
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ty one managers, for the epsuing year, will be held at
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County, Pa., on Monday, the 2d day of September
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Towliship being desirous thut ail &Alpe againatsaid
Township, contracted before its divhell /Mould be
settled up, hereby give; notice to the Direetorsof
Springhill Township, as well as persons hOildisi,
claims us aforesaid. That they (the Directors of AS*
po Township) will sleet them at Windy Gap School
House, in Alleppo.Township, on Monday, the Sith day
of August, tar thepurpose of asceqaing the amount dt
indebtedness that properly belongs to each Township.
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creditors aforesaid, are earnestly solicited to aitend for
the above purpose.
August 7, .ffs
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Letters of Administration having been granted to
the undersigned, upon the estate of John Knight, Jr.,
deceased. Notice is hereby given to all persons In.
debted to said estate to make immediate payment to
the undersigned, and those having slaims against the
same to present them duly authenticated for settle.
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