ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE. LETTERS of Administration on the estate of MARY COWEN deceased, of Washington township, having been granted to the undersigned, Notice is hereby given to all persons indebted to said estate to make immediate payment, and those having claims against the same to present them properly authenticated for settlement. THOMAS COWEN, Adm'r. Nov. 9, 1859. no. 22 January 11, 1860 ----------------------------- ADMINISTRATOR'S SALE. By virtue of an order of the Orphans' Court of Greene county, the undersigned, administrator of James Litzenburg, dec'd, will expose to sale at public outcry, at the late residence of the deceased, on Wednesday, the 15th day of February, 1860 a farm, described as follows: Situate on the waters of Ruff's Creek, adjoining lands of Solomon B. Wise, Culver Smith and others, containing about One Hundred and Sixteen Acres, About 85 of which are cleared, some 15 or 20 acres thereof being bottom. The whole Farm is well watered and well timbered, and has erected thereon a two story brick dwelling house, frame barn, frame wagon shed, and corn crib. TERMS One-third of the purchase money to be paid at the confirmation of the sale, and the remainder in two equal annual payments, with interest from date of confirmation. Sale to commence at 10 o'clock a.m. BENJAMIN WAY, Aministrator. January 4th, 1860. January 11, 1860 ----------------------------- Married, On Monday, the 9th inst., by Rev. Wm. Campbell, Mr. N. D. CLUTTER and Miss SARAH CATHARINE DAY, only daughter of Mr. Cephas Day, all of Greene county, Pa. On the 19th of December, by the Rev. C. Tilton, Mr. SHADRACH MITCHELL and Miss MARY JANE BRISTER, both of Morgan township, Greene Co., Pa. January 11, 1860 ----------------------------- For the Messenger. TRIBUTE OF RESPECT To the Memory of LEROY W. CLEAVENGER, Esq., dec'd. When the regular business of our last court had been finished - in pursuance of a resolution to that effect, passed at a meeting of the Greene county bar - J. A. J. BUCHANAN, Esq., arose and read the resolutions we published sometime since, upon the event of the death of L. W. CLEAVENGER, and accompanied them with the following remarks. May it please your Honors: I have been delegated by my brothers of the bar, to perform the sad duty of presenting these resolutions for the consideration of the court, in connection with a motion I will make before I sit down. The resolutions themselves give an outline of the character of the deceased, and in fact contain everything usually selected as the framework of eulogium. But the subject of them has left behind him the memory of many virtues, that rise before the mind's eye, on this occasion, like spectres of departing hope, to crave at our hands the feeble tribute of a passing notice. He was among the last, as yet, to obtain at this bar admission to the high position of the legal profession. We all know under what deep embarrassment the young practioner begins his labors at the bar. We have all felt the shock of an irrepressible emotion, when firt we encountered the experience of the old practioner, or appealed to the riper wisdom of the court. Many a youth possessing adequate native talent to guide him to eminence in his profession - mistaking this experience for superior menatl endowments - has returned with his spear and shield unused, from the very gateway of brilliant professional career. These embarrassments beset the pathway of our deceased young brother with a double potency, for before him had gone the prestige of his name, in the bright example of his distinguished father: He well knew that upon the one side stood the professional critic, upon the other the disappointed suitor, with censuring tongue, each measuring his abilities by that father's experience. It is then strange that he should fain turn from the theatre of his fathers labors, from the scenes of his triumphs, and under the sentence of his own modest judgement, become a voluntary exile, from the society of cherished friendships, and dearer objects of childhood memories? Is it not rather natural that he should prefer to commence his career where strangers would view him in the light of his own merits, and find a ready apology for the errors of inexperience in the admiration of his native talents? - No doubt but a conspiracy of such feeling determined for him the propriety of wiping the blush of professional youth from his brow in a strange forum. That forum he selected in the town of Metamora, in the State of Illinois. There he had already, in fact, laid the foundation of that Castle, in the afections of the people, and a knowledge of the Law, that less aspiring youth are content to build for themselves in the air. Whether he would have successfully completed his work, so well begun, I know it would be but reckless conjecture to attempt an answer, and would be but little regarded by those around me, who know so well the Lawyer's pathway leads through treacherous seas, rocks and breakers, depths and shoals, beset him on every side: one day he sails through tranquil waters, under bright and cheering suns - the next he must hold the helm against the threatening tempest. If he can keep his sails among the murky wave, and display his colors untarnished at the destined port, his reward is justly measured out to him in proportion to the responsibilities of his perilous journey. But if ambition or avarice lures him to some unseen rock, he wreck becomes, to him, a desolation; he sinks to rise no more. The vicious will taunt him with theis ceaseless execrations - and the good can administer no pallative for the pangs of a ruined character. But for the deceased we may say with truth, he possessed all those native elements of character that gave assurance of his future usefulness as a man, and eminence as a lawyer. He combined a sound judgement, with an acute discrimination, tempered with a high-toned morality, and unusual urbanity - a vigilant assiduity in their practice, and an industry and energy before which every obstacle to preferment seemed to recede. He lived in the enjoyment of the confidence and esteem of all who knew him: He has a happy past to think upon, a bright future to anticipate. Thus he stood in the brightness of youth's unclouded morning, confidently looking forward to a tranquil evening of age, when like the laborer he could lay down the implements of his toil, and retire to his last rest in the light of an example worthy of those to come after him. But man is only the harbinger, not the ruler of his own destiny; over him is ever extended the potent hand of a mystic Providence, from whose decrees there is no appeal. For some wise purpose, that Providence, despite the anguish of a widowed mother's heart, and the prayers and entreaties of friends for his welfare, has visited our young brother with this terrible judgement - and while we bow in humble submission to the sad decree, let us not forget to improve the passing lesson of the hour, but appropriate it as constant admonition to remind us, that we too "are passing away." Our young brother is gone, cut off in the morning of life, while the dews of youth were yet glittering on his brow, and now as a last sad tribute to his name, as a monument to his virtues, let us here make a record to commemorate the one, to perpetuate the other; a record that will endure while the law has a votary, or society an existence; Let it be made alike in respect to the memory of the dead, and as a consolation to the living; and in after years when we yield our places to those who are to come after us, it may serve as an example to encourage some faltering wanderer by the way. January 11, 1860 ----------------------------- Died. DIED. - On Tuesday, January 31, 1860, in Brownsville, Pa., at the residence of Dr. J. B. Barclay, his son-in-law, JAMES E. COOPER, in the 70th year of his age. On the 12th of February, 1860, ARTHUR C., son of Ephraim C. and Sarah Alexander, of Jefferson township, Greene county, Pa. On Friday morning, February 3d, 1860, Miss MARIA JANE THROCKMORTON, daughter of [unreadable] and Mary Throckmorton, aged sixteen years and nine months. "But the higher shall our raptures glow, On Heaven's celestial plain, When the loved and parted here below Meet never to part again." The deceased, by kindness of disposition and gentleness of manner, won the affection of all who associated with her - possessing an amiable disposition, and a guileless heart, she was the favorite of both young and old. "None knew her but to love." The parents looked upon her as the solace of their declining years, but it pleased God in his infinite goodness to "remove her from this world to bask in thee sunshine of the Elysian Fields of Paradise." Although not connected with any church, yet it is believed by all that she died in the "triumphs of a living faith." "Oh weep! but with rejoicing, A heart gem we have given, And behold its glorious setting In the diadem of Heaven!" February 22, 1860 ----------------------------- Married, On Friday, the 3d day of February, 1860, by Rev. James L. Turner, Mr. JACKSON STEWART, and Miss ELIZA GIBBONS, all of Greene county. On Thursday, January 12, 1860, by Rev. I. N. Cary, Mr. SAMUEL CREE to Miss RUTH E. CHRISTOPHER, all of Greene county, Pa. On Thursday, February 9th, 1860, by the same, Mr. JOHN DOWLIN to Miss MARGARET E. GORE, all of Greene county, Pa. On Thursday. February the 9th, 1860, by the Rev. J. J. Jackson, Mr. FRANKLIN SAYERS, of Waynesburg, to Miss MARGARET HAVERLY, of Cincinnati, Ohio. February 22, 1860 ----------------------------- Married, On Saturday, March 10th, 1860, by I. L. Garrison, Esq., Mr. Wm. F. BURWELL to Miss MELINDA WILKINSON, all of Greene county, Pa. April 11, 1860 ----------------------------- ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE LETTERS of Administration on the estate of JOHN HUTCHINSON, dec'd of Perry township, having been granted to the undersigned, Notice is hereby given to all persons indebted to said estate to make immediate payment, and those having claims against the same to present them properly authenticated for settlement. A. T. AMMONS, Adm'r. February 8, 1860 - no. 36. April 11, 1860 ----------------------------- EXECUTRIX' NOTICE. Letters Testamentary having been granted to the undersigned on the estate of JOHN MASON, late of Dunkard township, deceased, all persons indebted to said estate are hereby requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims the said estate, will present them properly authenticated for aettlement. SARAH MASON, Executrix. February 29, 1860. - no 39. April 11, 1860 ----------------------------- New Shoe Store See advertisement of Wm. Hays' new Boot and Shoe establishment. Mr. Hays, in the short time he has been in our town has acquired an enviable reputation as a workman - and he now offers in connection with his own manufacture a choice selection of eastern work. May 9, 1860 ----------------------------- Gross Outrage. About nine or ten o'clock on Tuesday night last, a young negro man, passing by the name of Tim Hamilton, was assailed on the street, by some young men of the town, and received a very ugly wound at their hands. He lives in the country, a few miles from town, and by his own statement, was quietly on his way homeward, when a party of young men followed him down Greene street, and attacked him, and finally knock him down - giving a very serious wound in the face, as if done by a hatchet, bowie-knife, or some such instrument. We fear some of the youngsters about Waynesburg, will not fully appreciate their own character or standing in the community, until they find themselves where the dogs won't bite them. May 9, 1860 ----------------------------- Married, On Thursday, August 30th, in Baltimore, by the Rev. S. McCollum, at the residence of the bride's father, Dr. M. W. MITCHNER, of New Manchester, Va., to Miss ELIZABETH EVANS, daughter of W. M. Evans. On Saturday, Aug. 25, by Rev. H. Neff, Mr. RICHARD A. PHILLIPS to Miss ELEANOR SPRAGG, all of Greene Co., Pa. On Saturday, September 1st, 1860, by James Garrison, Esq., Mr. JOHN DONLEY, Jr., to Miss MARY COWELL, both of Greene County, Penn'a. September 12, 1860 ----------------------------- Died. Near the Glade Meeting House, in Cumberland Tp., Greene Co., Pa., of Typhoid Fever, MARY JANE, daughter of Richard and Mary Johnson, aged 16 years. September 12, 1860 ----------------------------- Fire. On Thursday, the 13th inst., a house belonging to Mr. James Lazell, situated in Monongahela county, Va., was burned down. The house was a new frame building, having been completed but a few days, or perhaps not entirely completed. Mr. Lazell and wife had just returned from Morgantown, where they had been to make purchase of furniture for the house - but it was to find their house in flames. The fire is supposed to have originated from the act of an incendiary. The wretch, who ever he may be, that could dare to do such a villianous act, deserve severe punishment. The property was valued at $3000. December 26, 1860 ----------------------------- Married, On December 3, 1860, by the Rev. Wm. Campbell, Mr CEPHAS DAY to Miss RACHEL THOMPSON, both of Morris Township, Greene Co., Pa. On December 16th, 1860, by Rev. J. J. Jackson, Mr. LEROY W. THOMPSON to Miss ELLEN J. BALTZELL, both of Waynesburg, Greene Co., Pa. December 26, 1860 ----------------------------- Died, On Wednesday, the 12th inst., of Diptheria, EMMA JANE, daughter of Justis F. and Nancy Anne Temple, aged 1 year and 8 months. Emma Jane was an interesting child, endowed with more than ordinary brilliancy of mind, and was the light and joy of the family circle. But death, who heeds not the strong ties of parental affection, came and took her away. A few hours sufficed to complete the sad work and steep the parents' hearts in deep sorrow. SHe is now an angel in the paradise of God. May her parents rejoin her in that blissful place when they shall be called to go hence. "Suffer little children to come unto me and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of heaven." [ED. At the residence of its mother in Rices Landing, on the 21st ult., ALCINDA B., infant daughter of David and Elizabeth Black, aged 17 months and 14 days. It has been but a few fleeting months since its father was drowned in front of his dwelling; now his little daughter is taken suddenly away. But while we all drop the warm tear of sympathy for this bereaved mother, could we but feel reconciled and say, with one of old, "It is well with the child." May are the incidents of this life it will feel no more; thus - "Why do ye mourn the loss of friends so dear, Better grieve at the trials they suffer here." On the 24th of November of Typhoid Fever at the residence of Mr. Newton, in Sidney, Fremont Co., Iowa, Mr. Abel Millikin, aged 26 years. His remains were borne in a strange land, among no relatives, by a band of his mystic brothers, (The odd-fellows) to their last resting place. He formerly resided on Ten Mile, in Washington Co. close by Pleasant Hill, during his younger years. Emigrated West with his brother William, they both now sleep in the vast Prairie of the West; - one at Danville, Illinois, the other in Iowa. Alas! alsa! the uncertainty of all human expectation. Within a few days of his death, his promise elapsed to join the chosen partner of his highest anticipation, who was anxiously awaiting his delayed arrival, and who, in the joy of innocence, accused his procrastinating visit with timid love, when his lifeless form was lying wrapped in the bridal robes in the cold, cold grave. What a lesson of sympathy this elecits! what a solemn warning of the shortness of life, and the certainty of death. Here it came when least expected. "Surely in the midst of life we are in death." May we all be prepared for like events, and say in faith to each other - be then faithful unto death, there is reserved unto us a crown of Righteousness and be prepared to answer the good Sheperd [sic] when he cries aloud: "Come ye blessed of my Father inherit the kingdom perepared [sic] for you from the foundation of the world." RICES' LANDING, PA. J.C.M. December 26, 1860 ----------------------------- Married, On Thursday, the 3d inst., by Rev. A. B. Miller, Mr. WILLIAM T. WEBB to Miss DELILAH HUNNEL, all of Waynesburg, Greene County, Pa. The young couple deserve the best wishes of the Printers, for the delicious cake accompanying the above notice. May time never see them enjoying less happiness than at present. By George Howard, Esq., on the 7th of July, 1859, Mr. CHRISTOPHER JATES to ELLEN JANE STROTHERS, both of Harrison County, Va. By the same, on the 30th of July, 1959, JAMES KEEFOVER to ELIZABETH MURRIL, both of Monongalia County, Va. By the same on the 24th of August, 1859, GEORGE W. DAVIS to DEBORAH MILLER, of Taylor COunty, Va. By the same, on the 1st of September, 1859, THOMAS B. ALEXANDER to SUSAN H. SMITH, of Clarksburg, Va. By the same, on the 4th of September, 1859, GEORGE W. FLOWERS to MATILDA JOSEPHINE SHARP, of Monongalia County, Va. By the same, on the 12th of September, 1859, ELIJAH GAINS to VICTORY ANN BRITTEN, of Harrison County, Va. By the same, on the 3d of October, 1859, JEFFERSON COTTREL to MARTHA ELLEN GWIN, of Clarksburg, Va. By the same, on the 11th of December, 1859, IMERY WADE to JULYAN BAREMORE, of Monongalia County, Va. By the same, on the 25th of December, 1859, SAMUEL TICHANER to SARAH ANN BIRD, of Monongalia County, Va. By the same, on the 10th of January, 1860, ELMER POWERS to MINERVA McQUAIN, of Jackson County, Va. By the same, on the 28th of January, 1860, BUCKANIER DOSSEN to SARAH ELLEN CLARK, of Monongalia County, Va. By the same, on the 29th of January, 1860, GOVY TRIBET to ELLEN JANE WALLS, of Monongalia County, Va. By the same, on the same day, GEORGE SMITH to MARY SAMPEL, of Monongalia County, Va. By the same, on the 19th of March, 1860, SAMUEL MILLER to MARY GAINS, of Harrison County, Va. By the same, on the 24th of March, 1860, PHILIP SHUTTLESWORTH to MARY EAGLE, of Monongalia County, Va. By the same, on the 28th of March, 1860, EMANUEL STONE to FANNY CUMSTON, Greene County, Pa. By the same, on the 14th of June, 1860, WM HUNTER to AMANDA CLELEN, of Marion County, Va. By the same, on the 12th of July, 1860, PHILIP CLEVINGER to MARGET JANE LINTON, of Greene County, Pa. By the same, on the 23d of September, 1860, SAMUEL COPLIN to LYDIA STEPHENS, of Greene County, Pa. By the same, on the 26th of September, 1860, GEORGE W. HILEMAN to SUSAN EMMA ROBINSON, of Gilmore County, Va. By the same, on the 3d of October, 1860, ALLEN SAMPEL to SARAH THOMAS, of Monongalia County, Va. By the same, on the 7th of October, 1860, WM. PRIDE to MARY CUMSTON, of Marion County, Va. By the same, on the 14th of October, 1860, CLARK BOCK to JANE PHILLIPS of Monongalia County, Va. By the same, on the 29th of October, 1860, JEHU DAVIS to REBECCA GARRISON, of Greene County, Pa. By the same, on the 4th of November, 1860, JAMES to ANN FLEMING, of Marion County, Va. By the same, on the 7th of December, 1860, John S. BARICKMAN to SARAH E. LAUDIN, of Upsher County, Va. No danger to the Union. G.H. On Thursday, December 27th, 1860, by the Rev. C. P. Jordan, Mr. SOLOMON HOGE to Miss EMILINE YODERS, all of Center Township, Greene County, Pa. On Saturday, December 22, 1860, by Rev. H. K. Craig, Mr. GEORGE McCULLOUGH to Miss LIZA RUSH, both of Greene County, Pa. On Thursday, November 29, 1860, by Rev. J. Eggleston, Mr. B. F. ODENBAUGH of Westmiddletown, to Miss MARY WHITE, of Wellsburgh. On Thursday, November 8th, 1860, by the Rev. C. Tilton, Mr. ISAAC BARCLAY and Miss CAROLINE MINOR, both of Greene Co., Pa. By the same, on the 22d of December, 1860, Mr. BENJAMIN HUFFMAN and Miss ELIZABETH A. GRAHAM, both of Greene County, Pa. By the same, on the 27th of December, 1860, Mr. HENRY BRISTER and Miss ELIZABETH AMOS, both of Greene Co., Pa. By the same, on the 29th of December, 1860, Mr. SIMON McDONOUGH and Miss ELIZABETH MEEK, both of Greene County, Pa. January 9, 1861 ----------------------------- Died, On Wednesday, the 26th of December, of Diptheria, SAMUEL A. GILMORE, son of Joseph and Emelia Garrard, aged 3 yrs., 2 months and 11 days. It is painful duty to record the death of any beloved one, but when we reflect upon this bright bud of promise that has been called from kind parents to the Paradise of God, it becomes and exceedingly sorrowful task. This affectionate, intelligent, and beloved child, bore intense suffering, with more than child-like fortitude, and passed from earth to Heaven with a sweet smile upon his countenance. Neloved, thou art gone, but thou left an indellible impression upon the minds of fond parents and friends, before thou winged thy flight to realms of eternal happiness, there to join thy four little angel brothers, and an infant sister. Thou art gone. We would not wish thee back again, but would gladly go with thee. He, who was the latest given, And the fairest to the eye, Oh, who that looked upon his laughing brow, Could have dreamed that death was nigh? S.L.H. For the Messenger. On Friday morning, December 21st, 1860, CLARISSA SHRIVER, daughter of A. J. and Elizabeth H. Shriver, of ranklin Tp., aged six years and one month. Clarissa thous hast gone to rest, No more we'll see thy lovely face, To dwell in Heaven among the blest, Ah! none can fill thy vacant place. The scorching fever seized thy frame, And clung its heated pangs around This mortal body with deathly pain, And silently it lies beneath the ground. Father and mother do not weep - Your Clara lies beneath the ground, In the silent tomb she'll sleep, Until the last loud trumpet shall sound. The she will raise up with the dead, And stand before the bar of God, To receive the reward, that he hath said He would give to those who loved His word. On the 16th of December, 1861, [sic] at his boarding house, in Ottumwa, Iowa, Mr. THOMAS J. RHODES, formerly of Greene County, Pa., aged about 58 years. January 9, 1861 ----------------------------- Married, On December 20th, 1860, by Thomas W. Taylor, Esq., Mr. HENRY AMOS to Miss ELIZABETH ESTEL, all of Washington Township, Greene County, Pa. On the 15th inst., by the Rev. Wm. A. Porter, at the residence of the bride's father, Arthur Rinehart, Mr. HENRY GRAHAM and Miss HARRIET RINEHART, all of Franklin Township, Greene Co., Pa. January 23, 1861 ----------------------------- Married, On Sunday, March 10th, by Rev. R. H. Sutton, Mr. ASA B. McCLELLAND, to Miss NANCY DONAHOO, both of Waynesburg, Pa. A delicious cake accompanied the above notice, for which the happy couple have our warmest thanks. March 13, 1861 ----------------------------- Died, On the 25th, ult., Mrs. RACHEL POLLOCK, wife of Wm. Pollock, of Jefferson, Greene county, Pa., in the 28th year of her age. The subject of this notice was a member of the Baptist Church. She embraced the Saviour, and professed publically her attachment to Him about twelve years since, at which time she was baptized upon a profession of her faith in Christ, by the Rev. Wm. Whitehead, since which time she has been identified as a member in the North Ten Mile Baptist Church. Although her location deprived her the privilege of meeting with them to worship, yet she continued to evince her love to her Saviour in attending church elsewhere, when opportunity and circumstances favored. During her last sickness, which lasted only a few weeks, she evinced the christian character, testifying that death would end her sufferings. She left to mourn her absence her youthful husband and three little children besides many other relatives and friends. But they mourn not as those who have no hope. May the Lord blass and comfort the bereaved husband in his deep affliction. A FRIEND. November 13, 1861 ----------------------------- Died, In this place, on Friday, the 15th inst., of Pulmonary disease, Miss MARTHA M., daughter of Mrs. Mary Lindsey, in the 19th year of her age. MARTHA died in the full triumph of faith in Christ. A few days before the brittle cord gave way, she closed in with the offer of life, and rested her all upon the Saviour's death. But two days before, her brother GEORGE fell victim to the flattering Destroyer. The writer had frequent interviews with the deceased, during their last days, from which he feels assured that the are among the blessed. --- From the Springfield (Ill.) Register: DEATH OF HEATON HILL, ESQ. This gallant young soldier, a corporal in Captain Burnap's company of the 1st Illinois cavalry, died at St. Louis, on Monday, the 14th day of October last. He was with his company in the bloody affair at Lexington, Missouri, and was wounded in one of his thighs, and was brought to St. Louis, where he died of his wounds. Mr. Hill was one of our most estimable citizens, a carpenter by trade, who came here from Pennsylvania some ten years ago, and during that period earned a high character for probity, industry and business habits. He was among the first to enlist in his country's cause, and the general voice of his comrades is, that he was a true man and sturdy soldier. His remains were brought home yesterday, (the 15th) and were met at the depot by some fifty of his company companions, with a large number of other citizens, and escorted to the residence of his friend, Goyn Sutton, Esq. The funeral will take place to-day from the Methodist church. The Odd Fellows' lodges of the city, of which order the deceased was a member, and the members of Captain Burnap's cavalry, in the city, will be in attendance, to pay the last funeral honors to a worthy citizen, a true patriot and a gallant soldier, who gave up his life in defence of his country. Mr. Hill was in his 30th [39th?] year, and has no relations in this city. (The subject of the above notice was a son of Mrs. HANNAH HILL, of Jefferson, Greene county, Pa. He was born and raised in Greene county. - ED. PRES.) --- Near Burwick, Warren county,Ill., of Pulmonary Consumption, Mr. SAMUEL HILL, in the 32nd year of his age, and formerly of this county, and son of Thomas Hill of Franklin Township. November 27, 1861 ----------------------------- Married, On Nov. 25th, 1861, by Rev. A. B. Miller, Mr. WM. LEWIS to Miss ANN ELIZA DEPOE, both of Greene county, Pa. On Tuesday, the 12th day of Nov., by Mr. G. W. Bell, Esq., Mr. JOHN PHILLIPS to Miss ELLEN LAUNTZ, both of Greene co., Pa. November 27, 1861 ----------------------------- Died, On the 8th day of November, of Diptheria, MARIETTA PETTIT, aged four years and twenty-five days. RUELLA, sister of Marietta, died of the same disease just eight days after Marietta, aged two years, six months and eight days. These two lovely girls were daughters of Silas and Elmora Pettit of Roberts Run, Greene county, Pa. On Nov. 13th, 1861, of Dysentary, JONATHAN, son of Jesse and Stanze Courtright, of Richhill Tp., Greene co., Pa., aged 12 years. December 4, 1861 ----------------------------- PROMOTED. Our townsman, MILTON M. KENT, who went out as a Lieutenant in the "Greene County Rangers," has been appointed Adjutant of the 8th Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers. Lieut. KENT is one of the best drilled officers in the volunteer service, and we are glad to see his fine, soldierly qualities properly appreciated. His regiment is in the van of Gen. McCLELLAN's army, and will be found equal to the perils and responsibilities of its position. We are glad to learn that our fellow typo, L. K. EVANS, has been made a Lieutenant in the Ringgold Cavalry. December 11, 1861 ----------------------------- A DEAD SOLDIER. The remains of Sergeant S. S. HOULSWORTH, a member of the Ringgold Cavalry, who died of Typhoid fever at the Hospital in Washington city, were brought home one day last week and interred by friends near Jefferson, in this county. The deceased was a young man of estimable character, and a faithful and gallant soldier. His loss will be deeply felt and deplored by his companions in arms. December 11, 1861 ----------------------------- Married, On the 4th inst., by the Rev. I. N. Cary, Mr. R. S. LONG to Miss PHEBE C. BAILY, all of Greene co., Pa. On Sunday, Nov. 24th, by J. T. Smith, Esq., Mr. HIRAM SMITH of Jackson tp. to Miss E. J. PATTERSON, of Centre tp., Greene co., Pa. December 11, 1861 ----------------------------- TRIBUTE OF RESPECT. At the last meeting of the Emma Willard Society of the Female Department of Waynesburg College, it was unanimously resolved that a committee be appointed to draft resolutions relative to the death of MARTHA M. LINDSEY; whereupon the President appointed as a committee, Kate Lazear, H. C. Miller, Mat. H. Parker, which committee reported the following resolutions: Resolved, That in the death of MARTHA M. LINDSEY - whom the All-Wise Being has seen fit to remove from our midst, while yet in the bloom of life - is an avent which awakens our regret, and calls forth our keenest sympathy with those who are still more deeply bereaved. Resolved, That we recall with pleasure, and yet with pain, the past and pleasant intercourse she held with us while a member of our Society. Resolved, That we personally sympathise with the family of the deceased in this their dark hour of affliction; and while we are aware of the inability of all earthly considerations to allay the grief which the ties of nature prompt, we still trust that this expression of our high apprectiation of the deceased, may deprive it of some of its bitterness. Resolved, That a copy of these Resolutions be given to the family of the deceased, and that we request their publication in the papers of Waynesburg. MAT. H. PARKER, KATE E. LAZEAR, H. C. MILLER, Com. December 11, 1861 ----------------------------- Married, On Thursday, January 2nd, by Jackson Hinderman, Esq., Mr. ANTHONY MILLER to Miss MARY FLETCHER, both of Aleppo township. On the 22d of January, 1862, by Rev. J. Adams, Mr. FRANCIS M. BOWER, and Miss AGNES B. CREE, both of Fayette co., Pa. February 5, 1862 ----------------------------- DEAD. Another gallant Greene county volunteer is dead. WM. EVANS, a private in the Ringgold Cavalry, and a brother to Lieut. L. K. EVANS, died in the hospital at Washington city, a few days since, of Typhoid Fever. His remains were brought home by his brother and interred by a large concourse of relatives and friends. February 5, 1862 ----------------------------- Died, On the ---- of January, of Measles, after an illness of eight weeks, SARAH ELLEN ISINMINGER, aged 3 years, 7 months and 23 days, daughter of John and Mary Isinminger, of Springhill township. On Tuesday, January 21, 1862, at her residence in Cameron, Va., JANE, wife of Elias Willyard, aged 62 years. February 5, 1862 ----------------------------- Obituaries. DIED, on Friday, Feb. 14th, HUFTY MOREDOCK, son of William and Nancy Moredock, on Frosty Run, this county. The deceased was born March 27th, 1848. From his birth, until he was nine years of age, he was subject to inward spasms. At that time, the disease assumed a more malignant form. He continued to have violent fits up to the day of his death. Truly his life was a life of suffering and affliction, but the Lord has delivered him from them all. R.H.S. DIED, at the residence of his brother, Elijah Craft, of Redstone township, on Saturday the 8th inst., after a lingering illness of several years, Mr. DAVID CRAFT, an old and respectable resident of this county. DIED, at Springfield, Ohio, on Friday, Feb. 7th, 1862, Mrs. CAROLINE M. RINEHART, wife of J. W. Rinehart, formerly of Waynesburg. DIED, in Jacksonville, of Scarlet Fever, on Dec. 27th, 1862 [sic], WILSON M., son of William and Phebe T. Courtwright, aged 6 years and 6 months. DIED, in Jacksonville, Greene co., Pa., January 8th, 1862, OLIVE T., daughter of William and Louisa D. Courtwright. February 26, 1862 ----------------------------- Obituaries. DIED, of disease of the heart, at his residence, in Dunkard Tp., Greene Co., Pa., March 1st, 1862, Mr. JAMES GARRISON, in the 69th year of his age. In his death the community have lost an esteemed and useful citizen, and the M. E. Church a devout and consistent official member. Her suffered very severely for some weeks before his death, but was wonderfully sustained by Divine grace. Between the paroxysms of pain, he spoke freely of the change he was about to make - of this world, for the land of the blest. It was fitting that a lang and useful life should thus close in triumph over the last foe. Frequent expressions, not only of love and joy, but of confidence and triumph show that "his record was on high," and now, that he is no more, comfort those who mourn. After appropriate funeral services, conducted by Rev. Kenney, his remains were interred in the home cemetery, to await "the resurrection of the just." J. F. JONES. March 19, 1862 ----------------------------- Married, On the 11th ultimo, by William Leonard, Mr. GEORGE FRY, of Centre township, Greene co., to Miss S. M. VANDEGRIFT, of Fredericktown, Washington county. March 19, 1862 ----------------------------- MARRIED, On the 3d inst., by the Rev. Frances Downey, Mr. SOLOMON KUSTER, of Greene Tp., to Miss FANNY STONEBREAKER, formerly of Davistown, Greene Co., Pa. May 14, 1862 ----------------------------- RETURNED VOLUNTEERS. ISAAC GRAY, S. A. CHANEY and CHARLES CHAPMAN, all members of Company F. (Capt. John Morris) 85th Regiment, reached their homes in this county last week. Messrs. Chaney and Gray were both wounded in the battle of Fair Oaks, and are on furlough, we believe, until they recover. Little Greene has just cause to be proud of the courage and endurance of her soldiers. The sons she has sent to the defence of the national standard have nobly and gallantly confronted to foe thus far, and many have laid down their lives on the altar of the Union. The country will long cherish the memory of the dead of this war, and the brave boys who survive it will have no reason to account the Republic ungrateful. July 2, 1862 ----------------------------- MARRIED, On Thursday, June 26th, 1865, by Rev. L. N. Biddle, Rev. L. W. Sayers, of Punxsutawney, Jefferson County, Pa., to Miss LIZZIE R., daughter of Hon. John Dawson, of Uniontown, Pa. On the 21st of June, by G. W. Bell, Esq., Mr. CAREY McNEELY to Miss CASSANDRA J. KNIGHT, all of Wayne Tp., Greene Co., Pa. July 2, 1862 ----------------------------- Obituaries. DIED, May 25th, 1862, of Ulceration of the Bowels, Mr. CEPHAS HATFIELD, aged 33 years. The subject of this notice had been, at times, afflicted for several months past. His friends, however, did not apprehend serious results from the disease. On the day previous to his death, he was, as usual, engaged with his team in hauling. Towards the close of the day he was compelled to give up his work. He suffered on till Sunday night, about 11 o'clock, when he bid farewell to all earthly toil, and expired. Mr. H. was not connected with any branch of the Church. In a conversation with his companion since, she informs me she has a hope of his happiness. At his request, he was buried with the honors of Masonry, on the 27th. The writer preached a funeral sermon on the occasion, to one of the largest congregations I ever saw on an occasion of the kind. He has left a widow, young in years, to mourn his sudden death. May God sanctify this for her good, and sustain her by his Divine grace.\ I. N. CARY. DIED, at his residence in Waynesburg, on Monday morning, 30th ult., of Paralysis, Mr. PHILIP MINOR, in the 66th year of his age. July 2, 1862 ----------------------------- MARRIED, At the residence of the bride's father, on the 10th inst., by the Rev. J. F. Stefly, W. G. W. WADDELL, Esq., of Waynesburg, to Miss CARRIE M. THROCKMORTON, of Willow Dale, Greene County, Pa. A large and delicious cake accompanied the above announcement. Our young friends have our thanks, and our sincere wishes that Time may "touch them gently" and Fortune shower her favors on them with generous profusion. On Tuesday evening. July 8th, 1862, by John I. Worley, Esq., Rev. JAMES C. CLINE, of Harrison County, Va., to Miss ANNA LAMAR HAYMOND, of Ritchie county, Va. On the 26th of June, 1862, by Rev. Job Russell, Mr. JACKSON L. THOMPSON to Miss EMMA HAWKINS, both of East Bethlehem Township, Washington County, Pa. On Monday, 30th ult., by J. T. Elbin, Esq., Mr. JOHN KIMBLE to Miss CHRISTIANA PLANTS, both of Aleppo Township, Greene County, Pa. On the 3d inst., by Rev. I. N. Cary, Mr. Wm. H. SHARPNECK to Miss ELIZABETH M. KERR, all of Cumberland Township, Greene County, Pa. July 16, 1862 ----------------------------- DIED, At Corinth, Mississippi, on the 20th of June, of fever, after an illness of seven days, Mr. J. C. McNAY, aged twenty-two years. The deceased was a son of Mr. Robert McNay, formerly of this co., and was at the time of his death, a soldier in the Union army, and had fought bravely in both days' battle at Pittsburgh Landing. He was a most excellent young man - well educated, intelligent, and in the language of our correspondent, "a young man of prayer." Community has seldom lost a worthier or more promising member, and the loss to his family and friends will be irreparable. His body was sent home to the residence of his father, in Washington county, Iowa. In Pittsburgh, Pa., on Monday morning, 7th instant, of Small Pox, Mr. HAYS ALLISON, formerly of this county, and aged about 37 years. We understand that the deceased was much respected by his partners in business, as well as all others with whom he had become acquainted. At his residence, near Waynesburg, on Sunday last, after a lingering illness, Mr. ANDREW LANTZ, in the --- year of his age. In Washington Township, on the 2d inst., ANGELINA, infant daughter of William and Susannah McCullough. On the 1st, inst., in Centre township, Mr. LEVI SHAW, a soldier of the War of 1812. Of Measles, on the 15th of June, GEORGE W. only child of Lewis and Nancy Ryan, aged 3 years, 4 months, and 5 days. July 16, 1862 ----------------------------- MARRIED, On Thursday, July 3d, 1862, by Elder W. W. Leonard, Mr. ENOS CROUSE to Miss ELIZABETH BENNET, all of Centre township, this county. On Sunday, June 29th, 1862, by Elder B. Whitlatch, Mr. ABNER MORRIS to Miss SARAH CLYMER, both of Greene township, this county. On Thursday, July 10th, 1862, at Prosperity, Washington County, Pa., by the Rev. Lyons, Mr. SAMUEL CLEAVENGER, of Waynesburg, to Miss MARY VANCLEVE, of Franklin township, Greene county. July 23, 1862 ----------------------------- OUR MISSING BOYS. Wm. P. PHELAN, son of JOHN PHELAN, Esq., and ROBERT A. SAYERS, so on Wm. SAYERS, Esq., of this place, who were among the "Missing" after the Battles before Richmond, have at last been heard from. Young Phelan is a prisoner, and an inmate of Libby's Warehouse Hospital in Richmond, and Sayersis in another prison. The latter has a flesh wound in the left thigh, but we presume he is in no danger and will recover. We have no account yet of John H. McClelland and J. P. Burk, who are both missing. Since the above was written, the Rebels have paroled a large number of prisoners, who have arrived at Fortress Monroe in the steamer Vanderbilt, and among them WM. P. PHELAN. July 30, 1862 ----------------------------- RETURNED, SAFE AND SOUND! We neglected, last week, to announce the safe return to the editorial tripod and to his friends and home, of the gallant Lieutenant L. K. EVANS. His corps having reached the vicinity of Richmond and the proximity of rebel shells and bullets, and the great events of the terrible carnage of Battle Week being imminent, the Lieutenant prudently concluded to put a safe distance between himself and danger, threw up his commission in disgust, and lives to detail his wonderful achievements and "fight his battles o'er again" to admiring friends and remote posterity. And we are not sorry "he still lives." On a very brief acquaintance we would pronounce him a good-natured, good-hearted, good-for-nothing sort of fellow, fit for chunking holes with "to keep the wind away," or for any dirty work his masters may have for him to do. Lieutenant, we tip our "tile" to you. We hope you may improve on aquaintance. P.S. We notice the Lieutenant's return for fear of being taken to task for "inadvertence." July 30, 1862 ----------------------------- LIEUT. D. GRAY PURMAN. This gallant young officer reached his home in this place on Thursday last, and we are glad to say is recovering as rapidly as could be expected from the wounds he received at Shiloh. The warm-hearted greetings he has received on all hands attest to the esteem in which his friends hold him, and may be regarded as an earnest [sic] of the popular affection and and cordial welcome awaiting all the brave lads who acquit themselves like men before the foe in this great struggle for a Country and a Government. July 30, 1862 ----------------------------- GONE BACK. Our young friend, LAFAYETTE GORDON, son of Lieut. JNO. A. GORDON, left yesterday to rejoin his Company in the 85th before Richmond. He returned home several weeks since, utterly prostrated by a severe spell of fever; but has recruited rapidly, and is ready to shoulder his musket again. He has the right kind of pluck for a soldier, and will do his whole duty in the hour of battle. July 30, 1862 ----------------------------- RETURNED. We neglected, last week, to mention the return home of Mr. R. A. SAYERS, son of W. W. Sayers, Esq., of this place. Mr. S. was in the battles before Richmond, was wounded and taken prisoner, and subsequently exchanged. His wound is healing, but he is greatly debilitated, and will not be able to return to his Company for several weeks. Indeed, he has been so ill since his return, that his recovery has been considered doubtful. September 3, 1862 ----------------------------- ANOTHER COMPANY! THE LAST CHANCE TO VOLUNTEER! JAMES P. COSGRAY, B. F. CAMPBELL, WILLIAM HAYS, WILLIAM C. LINDSEY, Esq., all of whom have been long and favorably known to our readers, have been engaged, for some days, in recruiting a Company for the war. They have met with encouraging success, having enrolled some of the best men in the county. Indeed, from present indications, it will be the "crack" corps from this county, being composed of brawny, stalworth lads who will prove a "terror" to double their number of "secech." The full complement will be raised inside of a week. As this is, perhaps, the last chance our young men will have to volunteer, we hope they will improve it. Those wishing to enlist can apply to any of the gentlemen above named in Waynesburg, or at the Messenger office. September 3, 1862 ----------------------------- BUEL'S BODY GUARD, OR ANDERSON TROOP. We give below the names of the Volunteers recruited in Greene county, by J. RANDOLPH HEWITT, for special service in Gen. BUEL's Department: - John Adamson S. S. Bayard, Joseph Bell, John H. Bell, Wm. Brooks, H. C. Sayers, S. B. Lucas, David Burson, J. Lindsey Rickey, Alpheus Myers, Edward Hartzel, Joseph Turner, E. E. Crawford, Wm. B. Conner, Jonas Cotterrel, John Cumpson, --- Piles, John Rex, Jacob Ross, D. D. Ross, J. A. Reynolds, Amos Riggle, C. Ritchey, Wm. B. Smith, A. Stephenson, D. L. Estell, B. Evans, A. D. Frankenberry, L. Grim, Frank Gwyn, N. Gosslin, A. L. hawkins, J. Hewitt, J. M. Hartley, J. Ketchem, Wm. Lundy, A. J. Minor, T. McGovern, Wm. McGee, J. Murdock, I. Pratt, T. R. Sproat, G. C. Stone, A. Turner, D. C. White, R. Worthington, J. M. Wiley, E. Wood, L. McNay, M. Shirk, J. P. McNay. September 3, 1862 ----------------------------- MARRIED, At the residence of the bride's father, in Baltimore, Md., on the morning of the 21st of August, by Rev. Dixon, D. D., Prof. I. H. MILLER, of Hazel Green, Wisconsin, to Miss MARY E., daughter of Wm. M. Evans, Esq. On the 26th inst., by Rev. L. Hewit, Mr. WM. W. CLENDENING to Miss SARAH KINCAID, all of Richhill Township, Greene county, Pa. On the 27th inst., by the same, Mr. GEORGE W. ELLIOTT to Miss OCTAVY HUNT, all of Richhill tp., Greene co., Pa. September 3, 1862 ----------------------------- MARRIED, June 4th, 1862, by the Rev. J. M. Edmiston, Rev. John Davis of Clearfield co., Pa., and Miss Elizabeth Amens of Washington, Pa. August 29th, by the same, Mr. John Wesley and Mrs. ---- Johnson, both of Washington, Pa. October 1st, by the same, Mr. Edmond Atkinson and Miss Mary C. Campbell, both of Washington, Pa. October 9th, by the same, Mr. Jesse Montgomery and Miss McDaniel, both of Washington Co., Pa. October 23rd, by the same, Mr. John L. Wolf and Miss Nancy Fitzwilliams, both of Washington, Pa. October 25th, by the same, Mr. John Sharp of McKeesport, Pa. and Miss Mountz of Washington, Pa. November 5, 1862 ----------------------------- DIED, At his residence, in Waynesburg, on Saturday, Oct. 25, of Consumption, Mr. WM. BANE, aged about 25 years. November 5, 1862 ----------------------------- THE KILLED AND WOUNDED FROM GREENE COUNTY IN THE LATE BATTLE AT FREDERICKSBURG. From the subjoined dispatch from Gen. LAZEAR, it will be seen that a number of the brave boys from "Little Greene" were killed or wounded in the late battle at Fredericksburg. Our heart sickens over the details of this repulse, and at the tears and lamenatation it has brought to thousands of hearthstones. Our deepest sympathies are enlisted for the friends of the gallant dead: - WASHINGTON CITY, 2 O'CLOCK Wednesday, Dec. 17, 1862 KILLED, Adjutant James L. Inghram, Sergeant Joseph Minor Privates M. Dill Rinehart and Samuel Churchhill. WOUNDED, Capt. Kent, in shoulder - dangerously. Serg't James Woods, in the bowels - badly. Robert Adams - in the arm. Solomon Daugherty. I presume Woods and Kent are dangerously wounded. A recruit, a large man with heavy whiskers, name not known, was killed. INGHRAM, MINOR and RINEHART were youn men of fine promise, and highly esteemed here at home and by their comrades. JOSEPH MINOR was a son of L. L. MINOR, Esq., of this place, learned the printing business in the Messenger Office, was generous and honorable, and we understand was one of the bravest and most faithful soldiers in his regiment. December 24, 1862 ----------------------------- HELP FOR THE SICK AND WOUNDED. The Ladies of Waynesburg are doing a good and patriotic work, through the Aid Society, for the gallant lads who have been wounded in battle or disabled by disease. They have already contributed generously of needed hospital stores, and are untiring in their efforts in this direction. Their literary entertainment at the College Chapel, on Wednesday Evening last, was a decided success, and by general request will be repeated this (Wednesday) Evening, Dec. 24th. We trust they may have an overflowing audience, as we are certain they will have a delighted one. December 24, 1862 ----------------------------- Obituaries. DIED - Of diptheria, at the residence of her father in Richhill tp., Greene county, Pa., Dec. 8th, 1862, JOSEPHINE, daughter of Levi and Ellen Loar, aged 5 years, 4 mos. and 6 days. She bloomed for a while on earth to gladden the hearts of her fond parents and then faded to rise in full immortal prime and bloom to fade no more. Though young, she seemed to be impressed to some extent with the realities of a future state. Some time before her decease, (she thought and so expressed herself,) that God was coming to take her home to rest. Christ said suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not, for such is the kingdom of Heaven. COmforting though that Jesus stands ready to receive and welcome such to his presence, where they will be free from sorrow, sickness, pain and death. Let parents and friends be encouraged, though she cannot return to you, you may go to her: may the Lord give you grace to serve him acceptably on earth, and when life and its labors are over re-unite you eternally in heaven, and may the language of your hearts be: He has taken my child to his bosom of rest, Though the parting was grevious and sore, He took her in mercy that I might be blest, And meet her to part never more. The writer improved the occasion from Ecclestiastics, 9, 5: "For the living know that they shall die." WILLIAM WALLACE, Rogersville, Feb. 27th, 1863 March, 1863 ----------------------------- On Saturday the 7th inst., James Call, Esq., of Centre tp., in this county, had his shop burned containing a large amount of valuable property. It was set on fire by a little girl who careless let fall a shaving which she had been lighting in the stove. Several Dockets, papers, books and other property were consumed with the building. Mr. Call's loss will amount to five hundred dollars. March, 1863 ----------------------------- MARRIED, On Tuesday, March 3d, by A. J. Hinerman, Esq., Mr. Arthur Sissel and Miss Mary Malinda Cox, both of Belmont Co., Ohio. On Monday 16, by the same, Mr. Silas Sims and Miss Lucinda Miller, both of Alleppo [sic] tp., Greene co., Pa. Mr. Sims is a volunteer of the First Virginia Regiment. On the 1st of March, by the Rev. Adam Wise, Mr. John Emry and Miss Elizabeth Chambers, all of Marshall co., Va. April 1, 1863 ----------------------------- DIED, At the U.S. Hospital, Pitteburgh Landing, Tennessee, WILLIAM PIATT, formerly of this county, of Typhoid fever, aged 21 years, 10 months, and three days. He was a member of the Eleventh Illinois Cavalry, was a member of the M. E. Church, and died a christian. M.K. Departed this life, at his residence in Franklin tp., in this county, on the 17th inst., JOHN HOGE, Carpenter, aged 62 years. Mr. Hoge was a native of this County, and was born within a short distance of the place at which he died. Almost everybody knew John Hoge, and no one knew aught to his discredit. HIs habits of life were simple and blameless, and, although an industrious man all his life, he did not acquire much of this world's goods. He scarcely had an enemy, and although always ready to befriend others, he never intermeddled in their affairs unsought. In his prime he was a man of vigorous thought, eminently practical in his views, and was one of our most intelligent mechanics. Many of the fine bridges which span our streams, were the work of his hands, and afford a creditable memorial of his mechanical skill. He was a kind husband, considerate father, and a reliable friend. In politics he was a steady and unswerving Democrat, and while respecting the opposing opinions of others, his fidelity to his own convictions could not be changed. He was not a Church member, but in the latter years of his life his thoughts and his actions were believed to have been guided by the principles of our holy religion. Take him all and all, there were few of whom it could be more truly said, that he was "AN HONEST MAN - the noblest work of God." April 1, 1863 ----------------------------- THE TOWNSHIP ELECTIONS. Our young friend, D. R. P. HUSS, Esq., has kindly furnished us the following list of the principal Township Officers elected in Greene county March 13, 1863: FRANKLIN. Constable - Japhet Smith. Justices of the Peace - Wm. Braden and Isaac Clark. Judge - A. J. Ferrel. RICHHILL. Constabel - A. P. Cogswell. Justices of the Peace - James Coate and Francis Drake. Judge - J. F. Courtwright. CUMBERLAND. Constable - Rea Dowlin. Judge - Wm. Kerr. GILMORE. Constable - Samuel Eaken. Judge - George Hennen. CARMICHAELS BOROUGH. Constable - Ligget Moredock. Justice - Jonah R. Wood. Judge - Samuel Gore. MORRIS. Constable - Joseph Rush. Judge - Aos Day. PERRY. Constable - Brice Howard. Judge - Charles Burris. SPRINGHILL. Constable - James Burdine. Judge - William White. JEFFERSON. Constable - Jas. Kelley. Justice for the Borough - W. T. Pogue. Judge - Wm. Davis. DUNKARD. Constable - John Davis. Judge - John Donly JACKSON. Constable - Matthias Gilbert. Judge - N. A. Johnson. GREENE. Constable - Hiram Stevens. Judge - J. F. Wright. WAYNE. Constable - Peter Cosgray Judge - R. P. Roach. CENTRE. Constable - George Sellers. Judge - John Roberts. WHITELY. Constable - Keener Strosnider. Justice - Eli Rose. Judge - Morris Roberts. MORGAN. Constable - Joel A Harris. Justice - Miller Iams. Judge - Thos. McClenathan. ALLEPPO [sic] Constable - Lewis Miller. Judge - Thos Grim. MONONGAHELA. Constable - Wm C Clevenger. Justice - J A Black. Judge - Wm Watkins. WASHINGTON. Constable - Aaron Day. Justice - T W Taylor Judge - John R Johns. April 1, 1863 ----------------------------- DIED, On the 20th day of April, 1863, at the Regimental Hospital of 1st Va. Cavalry, Fairfax Court House, Va., MARTIN RILEY, a private of Co. B. This young man was one of those quiet and unassuming persons who gain the affections and confidence of all their friends by doing their duty wel and promptly; and to say this of a soldier comprises all tha makes a good one. His constitution had became [sic] somewhat shattered by exposure, incident to camp life in the mountains of West Virginia; but he was ever found ready and willing to do his duty when called upon until within a few weeks, when he had to give up to disease. He was taken into the Hospital, where every possible care was given him by the Surgeon, Henry Capehart, who watched over him as he would over a brother or son. All honor is due to the officers and men of Co. B, for making up enough money to have the body embalmed and sent home to his friends in Greene county, Pa. S.H.B. May 6, 1863 ----------------------------- RETURNED VOLUNTEERS. On Sunday last, some 25 or 30 Greene County lads, belonging to Col. Clark's (123d) Regiment, reached Waynesburg, having been paid off at Harrisburg last week and mustered out of service at Pittsburgh on Saturday. They belonged to the Company of Mayor DRUM, of ALlegheny city, and furnished a Lieutenant for it in the person of LEVI R. McFANN, who returns with them holding a high place in their esteem and confidence. On their arrival home they were welcomed to their homes by Col. JOHN BUCHANAN in a brief, but happy and appropriate speech, when they "broke ranks" and were greeted, in most cordial terms, by relatives and friends. They have done their duty gallantly and well, and everybody will be glad to take them by the hand. The Regiment to which they belonged was in Gen. Humphrey's Division, went out with 1,040 men, and came back with some six hundred. "Having been in but two battles, and meeting with no severe loss in either, the fact is evident that disease, the climate, and hardships attending soldiering, kill off vastly more man than rebel bullets and shells." Only three of the lads belonging to the squad from this place lost their lives, viz: Serg't John I. Downey, and a young Simonton, both of whom died of disease, and Spencer Redmond, who, it is supposed, was killed in the first Battle of Fredericksburg. May 20, 1863 ----------------------------- Obituaries. DIED, On Saturday the 2nd ult., of Consumption, James Dulaney, Esq., of Whiteley township, in the 40th year of his age. His funeral services were attended to on the 3d inst., by the Rev. S. Clovis. In this instance the saying is fulfilled, that "Death loves a shining mark." Brother Dulaney bowed himself at the Saviour's feet in the year 1848, and united with the Methodist Episcopal Church. From that time forward his religious experience was remarkable for its cheerfulness, warmth, and self-denying zeal. He was a daily and prayerful student of the word of God. For long months gradual inroads were being made upon his system, during which he calmly viewed the attenuating thread of life, until at length, in the midst of his years, the lamp went out as peacefully as "fades the summer cloud away." The last months of this disciple were made painful and weary by peculiar suffering; but his sorrows were both alleviated and sanctified by the grace which dispelled every cloud from his sky. His last counsels to the surviving were words of affectionate comfort and expostulation in the name of Christ, as each case required. He was a thoughtful and generous neighbor, an exemplary husband and father, and, all life's journey through. his walk and conversation illustrated the shining graces of the Christian faith. But his task is finished; sorrow and desolation surround the hearthstone; a stricken wife mourns, and six fatherless children weep sad tears upon the grave of a journeyer to the "undiscovered country from whence no traveller returns." Spring shall come back, and the flowers will again put on their bloom, but all the changing seasons shall not again behold thy image. Hail, then, and farewell! The gay will laugh When thou art gone, the solemn brood of care Plod on, and each one, as before, will chase His favorite phanton; yet all these shall leave Their mirth and their enjoyment, and shall come And make their bed with thee. S.C. June 3, 1863 ----------------------------- MARRIED Sept. 24th, 1863, by Rev. Wm. Campbell, D. D., Mr. Isaac V. Condit and Miss Emily, daughter of Mr. Isaac Jennings, all of Greene county, Pa. September 30, 1863 ----------------------------- DIED, At the residence of his brother, in DOuglas county, Ill., on the 13th ultimo, of Typhoid Fever, Mr. WILLIAM HARVEY, formerly of this county, and son of Wm. L. Harvey, dec'd; in the 23d year of his age. September 30, 1863 ----------------------------- DIED, On the 27th ult., of Inflammation of the Brain, LIZZIE, daughter of Thos. W. amd Lettie Clark of Waynesburg, aged 8 months and 1 day. Happy are they who in the sinless morning of existence pass from the vain shadows of this evil world to the real glories of the eternal land. Of Diptheria, on Friday morning last, WILLIE, son of Absalom Hedge, Esq., of Waynesburg, in the 5th year of his age. A lad of much interest and promise. October 14, 1863 ----------------------------- MARRIED In Pittsburgh, on Thursday, the 15th inst., by Rev. E. M. Van Dausen, Mr. WILLIAM L. LAZEAR, of Waynesburg, Pa., and Miss CHARLIE PETTIGREW, of that city. On Sunday, Oct. 11th, 1863, by Johnston Smtih, Esq., Mr. JACOB RICE and Miss MARY MORFORD, all of Greene Co., Pa. On Thursday, the 15th inst., by Francis Drake, Esq., Mr. JOHN K. GRIBBINS to Miss SARAH L. BARNHART, all of Richhill township. October 21, 1863 ----------------------------- DIED, At his residence in Dunkard Tp., on Monday, the 19th inst., from Hemoerhage of the Bowels, JOHN WATSON, in the 50th year of his age. The deceased was a highly intelligent and useful citizen, and for many years a consistent member of the Methodist Protestant Church. On the 21st of Sept., of Consumption, LIZZIE, the wife of WIlliam Brand, in the 24th year of her age. She sleeps in Jesus and is blest, How calm her slumbers are Christ called her to his peaceful breast, His glories there to share. On Thursday, the 16th inst., at her residence in Franklin tp., of Consumption, Miss HANNAH GANIER, aged about 41 years. October 21, 1863 ----------------------------- MARRIED, November 26th, 1863, by Rev. A. B. Miller, Mr. L. K. EVANS, Editor of the Greene County Republican, and Miss KATE E. STOY, of Waynesburg, Pa. December 2, 1863 ----------------------------- DIED, At the residence of his sister, Mrs. Hiram Lindsey, in Jefferson, Greene Co., Pa., on Sunday evening, Nov. 22d, of Consumption, Mr. JAS. H. MINOR, of Waynesburg, Pa., aged about 24 years. The deceased was a young man of great amiability and integrity of character, and universally beloved. His remains were interred in the Cemetry [sic] at this place of Tuesday of last week. On Friday, November 27th, of Brain Fever, JAMES, son of Mrs. Eliza H. Barker, formerly of Pittsburgh, Pa., aged about 14 years. At Louisville, Ky., on Wednesday, Nov. 18th, of Chronic Diarrhea, private NEWTON B. McNAY, aged 22 years. DIED. - In the West Philadelphia Hospital, on the 23d day of Oct., 1863, ADAM H. HEWIT, Son of Rev. Levi and Hannah D. Hewit, aged 19 years and 6 months. December 2, 1863 ----------------------------- County Meeting to Promote Volunteering. At an adjourned meeting held in the Court House on the 28th of November, 1863, on motion, WM. T. E. WEBB, Esq., was chosen President, and Simon Rinehart and R. H. Phelan, Secretaries. The Committee who were appointed at the last meeting to report business for the consideration of the adjourned meeting, reported the following, which was unanimously adopted: - We recommend a County Bounty of two hundred dollars, to be paid out of the County funds, believing it to be the most equitable mode of raising the Bounty. We also earnestly recommend that the Relief Board make ample provision for the destitute families of soldiers. We recommend this meeting to appoint a committee of five present in eahc township for the purpose of superintending of the raising of the quota in their respective townships. We also recommend that our Representatives in the next Legislature pass an Act legalizing the issuing of a County Bounty. The following persons were appointed as Township Committes for the purpose of raising the quotas for the various townships: - Washington - Jacob Swartz, Heath Johns, Benjamin Shirk, Silas Barnes, Abel Cary. Franklin - Wm. Hook, Wm. Gordon (of Mark), Thomas Sook, M. R. Wise, Harvey Day. Centre - Isaac Kent, Esq., Geo. Sellers, Esq., Edmund Smith, James Call, Samuel Harvey. Richhill - Dr. W. B. Porter, John Dinsmore, John Walton, Asa Ross, Andrew Smith, Joshua Ackley. Perry - Patrick Donley, Enos Headley, John Kennedy, George Long, James P. Donley. Wayne - Otho Spragg, Wm. Kent, John I. Worley, Hamilton Maple, Wm. Tustin. Jefferson - Wm. Black, John Cotterel, Sr., Eli Long, Jos. F. Randolph, Wm. Rhodes. Morgan - John Prior, Jacob Rush, Miller Iams, Benj. Way, Alexander Patton. Cumberland - Wm. Hughes, Major Jas. Rea, George Conner, H. H. Cree, Rea Dowlin. Whitely - Marion Chalfant, W. B. Hudson, Corbly Ornduff, Geo. Lemly, Jacob Guthrie. Dunkard - Phillip Kussart, Eli Titus, George Cowell, Gen. Spence Morris, Daniel Donley. Monongahela - Jas. A. Black, Esq., Wm. Clevenger, Benj. Maple, T. P. Kramer, Clinton Cooper. Greene - Wm. Moredock, Mahlen Stanley, John Stephenson. Henry Burge, Abner Fordyce, Corbly Stephenson. Gilmore - J. P. Morris, Esq., Dr. Garrard Fordyce, Phillip Shough, Jos. Carpenter, Dr. J. L. Shriver. Springhill - Stephen White, Isaac Hupp, Elial Long, Wm. Hoskinson. Morris - Vincent Lewis, Richard Iams, Jesse Carter, Dr. Lightner, Norma Powers, Esq. Alleppo [sic] - Jackson Hinerman, Esq., Monroe White, John Henry, John T. Elbin, Esq., Andrew Smith. Jackson - Sam'l P. Baird, Jas. Meeks, P.M. Grimes, Hiram Smith, John Scott. Marion - Justus F. Temple, Simon Rinehart, Esq., Thomas Bradley, +Jos. McConnell, R. H. Phelan. Carmichaels Borough - Isaiah Faddis, Thomas Lincoln, Wm. Hartman, Esq., Alfred Frost, Jonah R. Woods. December 2, 1863 ----------------------------- Obituaries. DIED - Of diptheria, at the residence of her father in Richhill tp., Greene county, Pa., Dec. 8th, 1862, JOSEPHINE, daughter of Levi and Ellen Loar, aged 5 years, 4 mos. and 6 days. She bloomed for a while on earth to gladden the hearts of her fond parents and then faded to rise in full immortal prime and bloom to fade no more. Though young, she seemed to be impressed to some extent with the realities of a future state. Some time before her decease, (she thought and so expressed herself,) that God was coming to take her home to rest. Christ said suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not, for such is the kingdom of Heaven. COmforting though that Jesus stands ready to receive and welcome such to his presence, where they will be free from sorrow, sickness, pain and death. Let parents and friends be encouraged, though she cannot return to you, you may go to her: may the Lord give you grace to serve him acceptably on earth, and when life and its labors are over re-unite you eternally in heaven, and may the language of your hearts be: He has taken my child to his bosom of rest, Though the parting was grevious and sore, He took her in mercy that I might be blest, And meet her to part never more. The writer improved the occasion from Ecclestiastics, 9, 5: "For the living know that they shall die." WILLIAM WALLACE, Rogersville, Feb. 27th, 1863 March, 1863 ----------------------------- On Saturday the 7th inst., James Call, Esq., of Centre tp., in this county, had his shop burned containing a large amount of valuable property. It was set on fire by a little girl who careless let fall a shaving which she had been lighting in the stove. Several Dockets, papers, books and other property were consumed with the building. Mr. Call's loss will amount to five hundred dollars. March, 1863 ----------------------------- MARRIED, On Tuesday, March 3d, by A. J. Hinerman, Esq., Mr. Arthur Sissel and Miss Mary Malinda Cox, both of Belmont Co., Ohio. On Monday 16, by the same, Mr. Silas Sims and Miss Lucinda Miller, both of Alleppo [sic] tp., Greene co., Pa. Mr. Sims is a volunteer of the First Virginia Regiment. On the 1st of March, by the Rev. Adam Wise, Mr. John Emry and Miss Elizabeth Chambers, all of Marshall co., Va. April 1, 1863 ----------------------------- DIED, At the U.S. Hospital, Pitteburgh Landing, Tennessee, WILLIAM PIATT, formerly of this county, of Typhoid fever, aged 21 years, 10 months, and three days. He was a member of the Eleventh Illinois Cavalry, was a member of the M. E. Church, and died a christian. M.K. Departed this life, at his residence in Franklin tp., in this county, on the 17th inst., JOHN HOGE, Carpenter, aged 62 years. Mr. Hoge was a native of this County, and was born within a short distance of the place at which he died. Almost everybody knew John Hoge, and no one knew aught to his discredit. HIs habits of life were simple and blameless, and, although an industrious man all his life, he did not acquire much of this world's goods. He scarcely had an enemy, and although always ready to befriend others, he never intermeddled in their affairs unsought. In his prime he was a man of vigorous thought, eminently practical in his views, and was one of our most intelligent mechanics. Many of the fine bridges which span our streams, were the work of his hands, and afford a creditable memorial of his mechanical skill. He was a kind husband, considerate father, and a reliable friend. In politics he was a steady and unswerving Democrat, and while respecting the opposing opinions of others, his fidelity to his own convictions could not be changed. He was not a Church member, but in the latter years of his life his thoughts and his actions were believed to have been guided by the principles of our holy religion. Take him all and all, there were few of whom it could be more truly said, that he was "AN HONEST MAN - the noblest work of God." April 1, 1863 ----------------------------- THE TOWNSHIP ELECTIONS. Our young friend, D. R. P. HUSS, Esq., has kindly furnished us the following list of the principal Township Officers elected in Greene county March 13, 1863: FRANKLIN. Constable - Japhet Smith. Justices of the Peace - Wm. Braden and Isaac Clark. Judge - A. J. Ferrel. RICHHILL. Constabel - A. P. Cogswell. Justices of the Peace - James Coate and Francis Drake. Judge - J. F. Courtwright. CUMBERLAND. Constable - Rea Dowlin. Judge - Wm. Kerr. GILMORE. Constable - Samuel Eaken. Judge - George Hennen. CARMICHAELS BOROUGH. Constable - Ligget Moredock. Justice - Jonah R. Wood. Judge - Samuel Gore. MORRIS. Constable - Joseph Rush. Judge - Aos Day. PERRY. Constable - Brice Howard. Judge - Charles Burris. SPRINGHILL. Constable - James Burdine. Judge - William White. JEFFERSON. Constable - Jas. Kelley. Justice for the Borough - W. T. Pogue. Judge - Wm. Davis. DUNKARD. Constable - John Davis. Judge - John Donly JACKSON. Constable - Matthias Gilbert. Judge - N. A. Johnson. GREENE. Constable - Hiram Stevens. Judge - J. F. Wright. WAYNE. Constable - Peter Cosgray Judge - R. P. Roach. CENTRE. Constable - George Sellers. Judge - John Roberts. WHITELY. Constable - Keener Strosnider. Justice - Eli Rose. Judge - Morris Roberts. MORGAN. Constable - Joel A Harris. Justice - Miller Iams. Judge - Thos. McClenathan. ALLEPPO [sic] Constable - Lewis Miller. Judge - Thos Grim. MONONGAHELA. Constable - Wm C Clevenger. Justice - J A Black. Judge - Wm Watkins. WASHINGTON. Constable - Aaron Day. Justice - T W Taylor Judge - John R Johns. April 1, 1863 ----------------------------- DIED, On the 20th day of April, 1863, at the Regimental Hospital of 1st Va. Cavalry, Fairfax Court House, Va., MARTIN RILEY, a private of Co. B. This young man was one of those quiet and unassuming persons who gain the affections and confidence of all their friends by doing their duty wel and promptly; and to say this of a soldier comprises all tha makes a good one. His constitution had became [sic] somewhat shattered by exposure, incident to camp life in the mountains of West Virginia; but he was ever found ready and willing to do his duty when called upon until within a few weeks, when he had to give up to disease. He was taken into the Hospital, where every possible care was given him by the Surgeon, Henry Capehart, who watched over him as he would over a brother or son. All honor is due to the officers and men of Co. B, for making up enough money to have the body embalmed and sent home to his friends in Greene county, Pa. S.H.B. May 6, 1863 ----------------------------- RETURNED VOLUNTEERS. On Sunday last, some 25 or 30 Greene County lads, belonging to Col. Clark's (123d) Regiment, reached Waynesburg, having been paid off at Harrisburg last week and mustered out of service at Pittsburgh on Saturday. They belonged to the Company of Mayor DRUM, of ALlegheny city, and furnished a Lieutenant for it in the person of LEVI R. McFANN, who returns with them holding a high place in their esteem and confidence. On their arrival home they were welcomed to their homes by Col. JOHN BUCHANAN in a brief, but happy and appropriate speech, when they "broke ranks" and were greeted, in most cordial terms, by relatives and friends. They have done their duty gallantly and well, and everybody will be glad to take them by the hand. The Regiment to which they belonged was in Gen. Humphrey's Division, went out with 1,040 men, and came back with some six hundred. "Having been in but two battles, and meeting with no severe loss in either, the fact is evident that disease, the climate, and hardships attending soldiering, kill off vastly more man than rebel bullets and shells." Only three of the lads belonging to the squad from this place lost their lives, viz: Serg't John I. Downey, and a young Simonton, both of whom died of disease, and Spencer Redmond, who, it is supposed, was killed in the first Battle of Fredericksburg. May 20, 1863 ----------------------------- Obituaries. DIED, On Saturday the 2nd ult., of Consumption, James Dulaney, Esq., of Whiteley township, in the 40th year of his age. His funeral services were attended to on the 3d inst., by the Rev. S. Clovis. In this instance the saying is fulfilled, that "Death loves a shining mark." Brother Dulaney bowed himself at the Saviour's feet in the year 1848, and united with the Methodist Episcopal Church. From that time forward his religious experience was remarkable for its cheerfulness, warmth, and self-denying zeal. He was a daily and prayerful student of the word of God. For long months gradual inroads were being made upon his system, during which he calmly viewed the attenuating thread of life, until at length, in the midst of his years, the lamp went out as peacefully as "fades the summer cloud away." The last months of this disciple were made painful and weary by peculiar suffering; but his sorrows were both alleviated and sanctified by the grace which dispelled every cloud from his sky. His last counsels to the surviving were words of affectionate comfort and expostulation in the name of Christ, as each case required. He was a thoughtful and generous neighbor, an exemplary husband and father, and, all life's journey through. his walk and conversation illustrated the shining graces of the Christian faith. But his task is finished; sorrow and desolation surround the hearthstone; a stricken wife mourns, and six fatherless children weep sad tears upon the grave of a journeyer to the "undiscovered country from whence no traveller returns." Spring shall come back, and the flowers will again put on their bloom, but all the changing seasons shall not again behold thy image. Hail, then, and farewell! The gay will laugh When thou art gone, the solemn brood of care Plod on, and each one, as before, will chase His favorite phanton; yet all these shall leave Their mirth and their enjoyment, and shall come And make their bed with thee. S.C. June 3, 1863 ----------------------------- MARRIED Sept. 24th, 1863, by Rev. Wm. Campbell, D. D., Mr. Isaac V. Condit and Miss Emily, daughter of Mr. Isaac Jennings, all of Greene county, Pa. September 30, 1863 ----------------------------- DIED, At the residence of his brother, in DOuglas county, Ill., on the 13th ultimo, of Typhoid Fever, Mr. WILLIAM HARVEY, formerly of this county, and son of Wm. L. Harvey, dec'd; in the 23d year of his age. September 30, 1863 ----------------------------- DIED, On the 27th ult., of Inflammation of the Brain, LIZZIE, daughter of Thos. W. amd Lettie Clark of Waynesburg, aged 8 months and 1 day. Happy are they who in the sinless morning of existence pass from the vain shadows of this evil world to the real glories of the eternal land. Of Diptheria, on Friday morning last, WILLIE, son of Absalom Hedge, Esq., of Waynesburg, in the 5th year of his age. A lad of much interest and promise. October 14, 1863 ----------------------------- MARRIED In Pittsburgh, on Thursday, the 15th inst., by Rev. E. M. Van Dausen, Mr. WILLIAM L. LAZEAR, of Waynesburg, Pa., and Miss CHARLIE PETTIGREW, of that city. On Sunday, Oct. 11th, 1863, by Johnston Smtih, Esq., Mr. JACOB RICE and Miss MARY MORFORD, all of Greene Co., Pa. On Thursday, the 15th inst., by Francis Drake, Esq., Mr. JOHN K. GRIBBINS to Miss SARAH L. BARNHART, all of Richhill township. October 21, 1863 ----------------------------- DIED, At his residence in Dunkard Tp., on Monday, the 19th inst., from Hemoerhage of the Bowels, JOHN WATSON, in the 50th year of his age. The deceased was a highly intelligent and useful citizen, and for many years a consistent member of the Methodist Protestant Church. On the 21st of Sept., of Consumption, LIZZIE, the wife of WIlliam Brand, in the 24th year of her age. She sleeps in Jesus and is blest, How calm her slumbers are Christ called her to his peaceful breast, His glories there to share. On Thursday, the 16th inst., at her residence in Franklin tp., of Consumption, Miss HANNAH GANIER, aged about 41 years. October 21, 1863 ----------------------------- MARRIED, November 26th, 1863, by Rev. A. B. Miller, Mr. L. K. EVANS, Editor of the Greene County Republican, and Miss KATE E. STOY, of Waynesburg, Pa. December 2, 1863 ----------------------------- DIED, At the residence of his sister, Mrs. Hiram Lindsey, in Jefferson, Greene Co., Pa., on Sunday evening, Nov. 22d, of Consumption, Mr. JAS. H. MINOR, of Waynesburg, Pa., aged about 24 years. The deceased was a young man of great amiability and integrity of character, and universally beloved. His remains were interred in the Cemetry [sic] at this place of Tuesday of last week. On Friday, November 27th, of Brain Fever, JAMES, son of Mrs. Eliza H. Barker, formerly of Pittsburgh, Pa., aged about 14 years. At Louisville, Ky., on Wednesday, Nov. 18th, of Chronic Diarrhea, private NEWTON B. McNAY, aged 22 years. DIED. - In the West Philadelphia Hospital, on the 23d day of Oct., 1863, ADAM H. HEWIT, Son of Rev. Levi and Hannah D. Hewit, aged 19 years and 6 months. December 2, 1863 ----------------------------- County Meeting to Promote Volunteering. At an adjourned meeting held in the Court House on the 28th of November, 1863, on motion, WM. T. E. WEBB, Esq., was chosen President, and Simon Rinehart and R. H. Phelan, Secretaries. The Committee who were appointed at the last meeting to report business for the consideration of the adjourned meeting, reported the following, which was unanimously adopted: - We recommend a County Bounty of two hundred dollars, to be paid out of the County funds, believing it to be the most equitable mode of raising the Bounty. We also earnestly recommend that the Relief Board make ample provision for the destitute families of soldiers. We recommend this meeting to appoint a committee of five present in eahc township for the purpose of superintending of the raising of the quota in their respective townships. We also recommend that our Representatives in the next Legislature pass an Act legalizing the issuing of a County Bounty. The following persons were appointed as Township Committes for the purpose of raising the quotas for the various townships: - Washington - Jacob Swartz, Heath Johns, Benjamin Shirk, Silas Barnes, Abel Cary. Franklin - Wm. Hook, Wm. Gordon (of Mark), Thomas Sook, M. R. Wise, Harvey Day. Centre - Isaac Kent, Esq., Geo. Sellers, Esq., Edmund Smith, James Call, Samuel Harvey. Richhill - Dr. W. B. Porter, John Dinsmore, John Walton, Asa Ross, Andrew Smith, Joshua Ackley. Perry - Patrick Donley, Enos Headley, John Kennedy, George Long, James P. Donley. Wayne - Otho Spragg, Wm. Kent, John I. Worley, Hamilton Maple, Wm. Tustin. Jefferson - Wm. Black, John Cotterel, Sr., Eli Long, Jos. F. Randolph, Wm. Rhodes. Morgan - John Prior, Jacob Rush, Miller Iams, Benj. Way, Alexander Patton. Cumberland - Wm. Hughes, Major Jas. Rea, George Conner, H. H. Cree, Rea Dowlin. Whitely - Marion Chalfant, W. B. Hudson, Corbly Ornduff, Geo. Lemly, Jacob Guthrie. Dunkard - Phillip Kussart, Eli Titus, George Cowell, Gen. Spence Morris, Daniel Donley. Monongahela - Jas. A. Black, Esq., Wm. Clevenger, Benj. Maple, T. P. Kramer, Clinton Cooper. Greene - Wm. Moredock, Mahlen Stanley, John Stephenson. Henry Burge, Abner Fordyce, Corbly Stephenson. Gilmore - J. P. Morris, Esq., Dr. Garrard Fordyce, Phillip Shough, Jos. Carpenter, Dr. J. L. Shriver. Springhill - Stephen White, Isaac Hupp, Elial Long, Wm. Hoskinson. Morris - Vincent Lewis, Richard Iams, Jesse Carter, Dr. Lightner, Norma Powers, Esq. Alleppo [sic] - Jackson Hinerman, Esq., Monroe White, John Henry, John T. Elbin, Esq., Andrew Smith. Jackson - Sam'l P. Baird, Jas. Meeks, P.M. Grimes, Hiram Smith, John Scott. Marion - Justus F. Temple, Simon Rinehart, Esq., Thomas Bradley, +Jos. McConnell, R. H. Phelan. Carmichaels Borough - Isaiah Faddis, Thomas Lincoln, Wm. Hartman, Esq., Alfred Frost, Jonah R. Woods. March 23, 1864 ----------------------------- MARRIED. March 5, 1864, by the Rev. Mr. Tilton, Mr. A. J. BARKER and Miss MARGARET PENN, both of Greene Co., Pa. On Sunday, March 6th, 1864, by A. J. Hinerman, Esq., Mr. BRUCE H. TASS and Miss CYNTHIA TALBURT, both of Marshall Co., Va. On the 4th inst., by Rev. W. G. Taylor, at the house of Mr. Henry Edwards, Beaver, MR> JAMES FOGG, (Commissary Serg't, 57th N. Y. V.,) and Miss LOUISA IRONS, of Beaver, Pa. We wish the gallant soldier and his bride many happy thoughts of each other while he is "in his suit of blue" - and "When this cruel war is over," - pray we that they MEET AGAIN, and "If amid the din of battle, Nobly he should fall," may they meert again; when the reville of heavens' morning shall call to that home above where "they neither marry nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels." - [Beaver (Pa.) Star. Our kinsfolk have met with divers misfortunes within our recollection, but the above is the first instance of one of them being completely lost is a Fogg! - [SENIOR EDITOR MESSENGER March 23, 1864 ----------------------------- DIED, At Farmington, Utah Territory, Jan. 22d, 1864, THOMAS SEDGWICK, aged 29 years, formerly of Rices' Landing in this county. March 23, 1864 ----------------------------- Primary Election. Terms of Announcing Candidates. Congress, $10; - Assemble and Sheriff, District Attorney and Commissioner, $4; - Auditor and Poor House Director, $2.00. To be paid in advance. ORDERS for announcing candidates and printing tickets MUST BE ACCOMPANIED WITH THE CASH. ASSEMBLY. WE are authorized to announce JOHN PHELAN, Esq., of Marion tp., as a candidate for Assembly, subject to the decision of the Democratic Primary Election. SHERIFF. WE are authorized to announce D. H. PAUL, of Dunkard tp., as a candidate for Sheriff, subject to the decision of the Democratic Primary Election. WE are authorized to announce A. F. AMMONS, of Perry tp., as a candidate for Sheriff, subject to the decision of the Democratic Primary Election. WE are authorized to announce HEATH JOHNS, of Washington township, as a candidate for Sheriff, subject to the decision of the Democratic Primary Election. WE are authorized to announce NATHANIEL CLARK, of Marion tp., as a candidate for Sheriff, subject to the decision of the Democratic Primary Election. WE are authorized to announce J. LINDSEY YODERS, of Centre tp., as a candidate for Sheriff, subject to the decision of the Democratic Primary Election. Messrs. JONES & JENNINGS: - You will please announce S. WILSON VANATTA, of Richhill tp., as a candidate for Sheriff at the next Democratic Primary Election, subject to the rules and usages of the party, and oblige MANY DEMOCRATS IN THE WEST END. WE are authorized to announce HENRY D. SILVEUS, of Wayne tp., as a candidate for Sheriff, subject to the decision of the Democratic Primary Election. WE are authorized to announce JACOB LEMLEY, of Marion tp., as a candidate for Sheriff, subject to the decision of the Democratic Primary Election. Messrs. JONES & JENNINGS: - Please announce PHILLIP KUSSART, of Dunkard tp., as a candidate for Sheriff subject to the decision of the Democratic Primary Election, EAST END. COMMISSIONER. Messrs. JONES & JENNINGS: - Please announce my name as a candidate for County Commissioner, subject to the decisions of the Democratic Primary Election. JACOB SHRIVER, Whitely tp. WE are authorized to announce THOMAS SCOTT, of Whitely township, as a candidate for Commissioner, subject to the decision of the Democratic Primary Election. DISTRICT ATTORNEY. WE are authorized to announce G. W. G. WADDELL, of Marion tp., as a candidate for District Attorney, subject to the decision of the Democratic Primary Election. WE are authorized to announce D. R. P. HUSS, of Marion tp., as a candidate for Distruct Attorney, subject to the decision of the Democratic Primary Election. AUDITOR. Messrs. JONES & JENNINGS: - Please announce JOSEPH PATTERSON, of Whitely tp., as a candidate for County Auditor, subject to the decision of the Democratic Primary Election, and you will gratify MANY OF HIS FRIENDS. WE are authorized to announce A. J. MARTIN, of Wayne tp., as a candidate for Auditor, subject to the decision of the Democratic Primary Election. WE are authorized to announce WILLIAM GWIN, of Jefferson tp., as a candidate for Auditor, subject to the decision of the Democratic Primary Election. POOR HOUSE DIRECTOR. WE are authorized to announce ARTHUR RINEHART, of Franklin tp., as a candidate for Poor House Director, subject to the decision of the Democratic Primary Election. March 23, 1864 ----------------------------- MARRIED, Thursday, March 24th, 1864, by Rev. D. B. Campbell, Mr. James W. Bodley, of Wheeling, W. Va., and Miss S. E. Donley, of Mt. Morris, Pa. April 6, 1864 ----------------------------- OBITUARIES. DIED, of Consumption, on the 24th of March, 1864, in Uniontown, Pa., Mrs. MARY ELIZABETH, wife of Mr. James Sturgis, aged 27 years, 3 months and 11 days. Mrs. Sturgis joined the Cumberland Presbyterian Church on the 7th of February last, and was peculiarly favored with rich mainfestations of Divine love and favor. Her faith was very strong, taking hold on God; her heart and soul trust in the Savior seemed complete. She not only rested in hope, but rejoiced in prospect of "an eternal weight of glory," and at joyous immortality. She exhorted her friends in the way of heaven, and sung even in her dying hour these two precious hymns: "I would not live always" and "What's this that steals, that steals upon my frame," &c. She delighted in communion with God, and while she was able, conducted family worship. Though her stay was short in the Church, she labored with her might, and I trust was successful in winning some to Christ, and confirming others in the faith of the gospel. May God take care of the three dear little children, console, bless and comfort the mourning husband, widowed mother, an friends of our glorified sister. B. DIED - March 8th, 1864, at the residence of her father, Mr. Thompson Ullom, in Centre tp., Miss CATHARINE ULLOM, aged 19 years and 7 months. The deceased had been for several years a consistent member of the M. P. Church. She was patient under her sufferings which were severe and long protracted. Toward the close of her life she often rejoiced in hope of a speedy deliverance from all the sufferings and sorrows of earth. For her death had no terrors. She was willing to depart this life in prospect of a better life to come, and cheerfully bade farewell to parents, brothers, sisters and friends. By faith in the Son of God, she gained a triumphant vistory over the last enemy. She has gone as a sunbeam to re-visit its native sky - gone as this mortal to put on immortality. Catharine, thou hast left us, Here thy loss we deeply feel; But 'tis God that hath bereft us, He can all our sorrows heal. Yet again we hope to meet her, When the day of life is fled; Then in heaven with joy to greet thee, Where no farewell tear is shed. W. W. April 6, 1864 ----------------------------- Primary Election. Terms of Announcing Candidates. Congress, $10; - Assemble and Sheriff, District Attorney and Commissioner, $4; - Auditor and Poor House Director, $2.00. To be paid in advance. ORDERS for announcing candidates and printing tickets MUST BE ACCOMPANIED WITH THE CASH. ASSEMBLY. WE are authorized to announce Gen. JOSEPH GARRARD, of Cumberland tp., as a candidate for Assembly, subject to the decision of the Democratic Primary Election. Messrs. JONES & JENNINGS: - Be pleased to announce the name of WM. A. PORTER, of Marion tp., as a candidate for Assembly, subject to the decision of the Democratic Primary Election. SHERIFF. WE are authorized to announce ABNER M. BAILEY, of Whitley tp., as a candidate for Sheriff, subject to the Decision of the Democratic Primary Election. WE are authorized to announce STEPHEN KNIGHT, of Richhill tp., as a candidate for Sheriff, subject to the Decision of the Democratic Primary Election. COMMISSIONER. Messrs. JONES & JENNINGS: - Do us the favor of announcing ELIAS SCOTT, Esq., of Centre tp., as a candidate for County Commissioner, subject to the decision of the Democratic Primary Election, and oblige MANY DEMOCRATS. DISTRICT ATTORNEY. Messrs. Editors: - You will please announce JOSEPH G. RITCHIE, Esq., of Marion tp., as a suitable candidate for Prosecuting Attorney, subject to the decision of the Democratic party at their Primary election, and you will greatly oblige MANY VOTERS IN DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE COUNTY. April 6, 1864 ----------------------------- MARRIED, Oct 6th, by Rev. J. S. Gibson, Mr. THOMAS C. HUFTY, of Bacyrus, Ind., and Miss LIZZIE SEDGWICK, of Rice's Landing, Pa. October 12, 1864 ----------------------------- EXECUTOR'S NOTICE. BY virtue of an order of the Orphan's Court of the county of Fayette, Pa., we will sell the following described Real Estate of MARSHAL SPRINGER late of Fayette county, dec'd, all that certain TRACT OF LAND situate on the Monongahela River in Dunkard Tp., Greene county, Pa., containing ONE HUNDRED ACRES, more or less, adjoining lands of Isaac Morris, Hannah Morris and others, on which are a Log Dwelling House and a Log Barn. Also that certain LOT OF GROUND situate in New Geneva, Fayette county, Pa., adjoining lots of David Parks and Dr. James Thompson on ----- street, on which is erected a FRAME DWELLING HOUSE a story and a half high, and outbuildings. The sale of the Fayette county property will take place on the premises at 10 o;clock a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29th, '64, and the sale of the Greene county property on the premises at 3 o'clock p.m., of the same day. TERMS. One half of the purchase money to be paid on confirmation of sale, and the residue thereof in one year thereafter, with interest from date of confirmation. SUSANNAH SPRINGER, Ex'x, JAMES T. SPRINGER, Ex'r. Oct. 5, 1864. October 12, 1864 ----------------------------- Legal Notice. \ LETTERS of Administration upon the estate of Hon. JAMES LINDSEY, dec'd, late of Waynesburg, Greene county, Penna., having been granted to the undersigned, all persons knowing themselves indebted to said estate are requested to pay the same, and those having claims against it are requested to present them duly authenticated for settlement. R. H. LINDSEY, JAMES INGHRAM, Adm'rs. Sept. 14, '64. October 12, 1864 ----------------------------- Orphans' Court Sale. IN pursuance of an order of the Orphans' Court of Greene county, the undersigned will offer at public outcry on the premises, on Saturday, October 15th, 1864, the following described Real Estate, late the property of Lot L. Coleman, dec'd, to wit: A lot of ground situate in the village of Newtown, Greene county, bounded as follows: On the East by Main street, South by lands of Mark Gordon, on the West by lands of Henry Lantz, and on the North by lot of Perry Morris, on which are erected a Two Story Log house, a Two Story Frame Tan House, and Frame Bark house, and the necessary Vats for a Tannery. TERMS - One half of the purchase money to be paid at the confirmation of the sale and the remaining half in a year from that date, with interest. Sept. 21st '64 MARION CHALFAN, Executor. October 12, 1864 ----------------------------- Farm for Sale. A FIRST class Farm in Benton Co., Ind., containing 960 Acres well improved land, all under fence, in sight of Oxford, the county seat only two hours drive from a Railroad Station and five hours drive from Lafayette. The improvements consist of a Two Story Frame House of Seven Rooms, a large Frame Barn and Granaries, Stabling, Sheep Sheds, Cow Houses and Corn Cribs, Two tenement houses with stabling &c. A young thriving Orchard of choice fruit trees. An abundance of water. Grazing grounds for any quantity of Stock adjoining the farm. This tract can be divided to advantage into two, three or four Farms, and will be sold on ten equal annual payments, each payment can be made off the farm. For further particulars address, WILLIAM BRADEN, Indianapolis, Ind. Sept. 28th, 1864. - 1mo. October 12, 1864 ----------------------------- Auditor's Notice. THE Trustees of Greene Academy will take Notice that the Auditors of Greene county, will meet at the Academy at Carmichaels, on the third Tuesday of October, at 1 o'clock for the purpose of Auditing the accounts of said Institution. THOMAS SCOTT, SREAL L. BREES [sic], JOHN CLAYTON, Auditors. Sept. 28th, 1864. October 12, 1864 ----------------------------- EXECUTOR'S NOTICE. LETTERS Testamentary upon the estate of Jacob Rose, dec'd late of Whitely tp., notice is hereby given to all persons indebted to said estate to make immediate payment, perons having claims will present them properly authenticated for settlement. CATHARINE ROSE, Ex'rx. ELI ROSE, ELIJAH CHALFAN, Ex'rs. Sept. 21, 1864. October 12, 1864 ----------------------------- MARRIED, On Thursday, October 20th, by Rev. Wm. Wallace, Mr. DAVID TAYLOR and Miss ELIZABETH COTTERELL, daughter of Wm. Cotterell, all of this place. Many thanks and good wishes of all hands for the delicious cake accompanying the above notice. October 26, 1864 ----------------------------- Sad Casuality. On the evening of Saturday, 15th inst., R. Carson, infant son of Ambrose H. and Charlotte Stout, of Jackson township, Greene county, aged four years past, was playing with its father while making on a fire, when, by accident, it fell backwards into a kettle containing about three gallons of apple molasses which had just been lifted from the fire and was setting close by. The boiling liquid splashed upon the body of the child in the neighborhood of the heart, caused its death on the following morning. The little fellow remained sensible to the last, being burned until the flesh peeled off of some portions of his body, until death seized hold of his spirit and passed it from this cold and friendless world to that from which there is no return, and all is well although it is sad to give up one who was so promising, and the joy of its parents, and the admired of all who knew it, yet it is a consolation for all worldly grief, to know that its resting place is the abode of angels and its gifts that of the Creator who gave it. October 26, 1864 ----------------------------- PUBLIC NOTICE! ALL persons indebted to me are hereby notified that my notes and accounts have been placed in the hands of D. Crawford, Esq. for collection, and unless they are paid on or before the 15th of NOVEMBER next, they will be collected by legal process. Day's Store, Oct. 1, 1864 F. DAY. October 26, 1864 ----------------------------- ORPHANS' COURT SALE - BY VIRTUE of an order of the Orphans' Court of Greene County, and to me directed, there will be exposed to public sale, or vendue, on the premises, situate in Wayne township, Greene county, Pa., on SATURDAY, 19th day of November, A. D. 1864, the following described tract of land, to wit: A tract of land situate in the township aforesaid, adjoining lands of Israel Stewart, Richard Phillips, Benjamin Temple and others, containing One Hundred and Fifty Acres, more or less, late the property of Samuel Sinkely, dec'd. Terms: One half of the purchase money to be paid at the confirmation of the sale, and the remaining half in six months thereafter, with interest from the date of the confirmation of sale. THOS. LUCAS, Sh'ff Sheriff's Office, Waynesburg, Oct. 17, 1864. October 26, 1864 ----------------------------- IN THE ORPHANS'COURT OF Greene county, No 21, September term, 1864, in the matter of the Partition of the Real Estate of John M'Nay, late of Franklin township in said county, deceased. To John M'Nay, Mary M'Nay (widow), Rebecca , later married with Arthur Fleming, Mary Rebecca Marshal, Smith M'Nay, Brown M'Nay, Mary Dodd, Eliza M'Nann and Nancy Ann. You, and each of you are hereby notified that, by virtue of a writ of partition issued out of the Orphans' Court of Greene county, an inquest will be held and taken upon the premises in Franklin township, on the 23d day of NOVEMBER, A. D. 1864at one o'clock p.m., of said day, for the purpose of making partition & valuation and appraisement of the said real estate, as in the said writ required, at which time and place you can attend, if you think proper. THOS LUCAS, Sh'ff October 26, 1864 ----------------------------- The "Hamilton House." JACOB LEMLEY, Esq., is now the proprietor of the "Hamilton House' of this place. He is refurnishing it and intending to make it one of the best Hotels in the country. Mr. Lemley is a clever and courteous landlord and together with his excellent lady will spare no gains in making their guests comfortable. Give them a call. October 26, 1864 ----------------------------- New Tavern at Jacktown. Mrs. M. BRYAN has purchased the Walton property, at Jacksonville, where she will be better prepared than ever to accomodate the travelling community. Give her a call. See card. October 26, 1864 ----------------------------- SPECIAL NOTICE. I would respectfully inform my friends throughout the county, that I am now at home, in Waynesburg, and have arranged my visits so as to spend from the first to the twentieth of every month at Waynesburg, this my customers may depend upon. Very respectfully, S. S. PATTON. February 15, 1865 ----------------------------- Administrators' Notice. LETTERS of Administration upon the estate of John Cotterell, dec'd, having been issued to the undersigned, notice is hereby given to all persons having claims against the said estate to present them for settlement, and all persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment. JNO. COTTERELL, Jr. JNO. HAVEN. Adm'rs. Feb. 15 '65 February 15, 1865 ----------------------------- Administrator's Notice. LETTERS of Administration on the estate of GEO King, late of Wayne tp., dec'd., having been granted to the undersigned, notice is hereby given to persons knowing themselves indebted to said estate to make immediate payment, and those having claims against the estate to present them duly authenticated for settlement. PETER YEAGER Adm'r. Feb. 16 '65 February 15, 1865 ----------------------------- Administrator's Notice. WHEREAS, Letters of administration on the Estate of L. Miller Driver, dec'd., late of Wayne tp., have been granted to the subscribers, all person indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims or demands against the estate of said decedent will make known the same without delay. JEREMIAH SPRAGG, HETTY DRIVER, Administrators. Feb. 8th '64. February 15, 1865 ----------------------------- Greene County, S. S. IN the Orphan's Court of said county, at December Term, 1864, No. -- In the matter of the settlement of the final account of Ezekiel Braden, Administrator of the Estate of Jonathan Walton, dec'd. Exceptions filed - see account. And now, to wit: December, 1864, the court refer this account to A. A. Purman, as auditor to report upon exceptions. J. F. TEMPLE, Clerk, O. C. The undersigned will attend to the duties of the above appointment at his office, in Waynesburg, on Wednesday, the 8th day of March, 1865, when and where all persons interested can attend if they see proper. A. A. PURMAN, Auditor. Feb. 15, '65 February 15, 1865 ----------------------------- Administrators' Sale. THE undersigned, administrators, with the will annexed, of John Cotterell, dec'd, late of Jefferson, in pursuance of a power contained in the will of the said dec'd., will sell at public outcry, on the premises, on Saturday, March 4th, 1865, A farm containing about 156 acres, situated in Jefferson tp., three miles south of the borough of Jefferson, adjoining lands of H. C. Houlsworth, Wm. Kincaid and others. This farm is well adapted to tillage and grazing, About One Hundred Acres being Cleared, And in a state of good cultivation. It is well watered and has an abundance of excellent timber and is located in a good neighborhood, convenient to schools, mills, &c. The improvements are a small frame dwelling house, log barn, and blacksmith shop. TERMS: One third on day of sale, one-third in one year, and the remaining third in two years from day of sale. JOHN COTTERELL, Jr., JOHN HAVEN, Adm'r of Jno. Cotterell, dec'd. Feb. 15 '65 February 15, 1865 ----------------------------- Greene County, ss In the Orphans' Court of Greene county, No. 3, June Term, 1864. In the matter of the partition and valuation of the real estate of William Miller, dec'd. And now to wit: Dec. 20 '64, Inquisition confirmed and the Court direct the return of the Sheriff be to the service of the writ on parties out of the State, to be amended and to amend the affadavit to the petition, and grant a rule upon the heirs and legal representatives of said deceased, viz: Elizabeth Myers (widow), and Elizabeth Miller, residents of Cameron, West Virginia, and Jacob Miller and Hannah Miller, intermarried with Jacob Isiminger, residents of Aleppo tp., Greene county, Pa., to come into Court on the first day of March term next, and accept or refuse the land at the valuation, or bid for the same or show cause why the same shall not be sold by the court. Attest, J. F. TEMPLE, Clerk HEATH JOHNS, Shff. February 15, 1865 ----------------------------- Administrator's Sale. In pursuance of an order of the Orphans' Court of Greene county, the undersigned, administrator upon the estate of John Thomas, late of Dunkard tp., will sell at public outcry on the premises on the 4th day of March next, about thirteen acres of land, situate in said township, a short distance from Dunkard creek; the land is enclosed and nearly all cleared; with a log dwelling house, stable, orchard and other improvements thereon. The land is on a stream emptying into Dunkard creek, near Maple's farm; and being less than a mile from the most productive oil wells, is believed to be first class oil territory. Terms of sale: Cash upon the confirmation of the sale. JOHN A. STONE, Adm'r. February 1, 1865. February 15, 1865 ----------------------------- Greene county, ss. In the Orphans Court of said county of Sep. term, 1864, No. 21. In the matter of the partition and valuation of the real estate of John McNay, dec'd. And now to wit: December 20th 1864, Sheriff return to inquisition approved and confirmed, and the Court grant a rule upon the heirs and legal representatives of said deceased to come into Court, upon the first day of March Term next and chose or refuse the estate at the valuation thereof, or bid for the same, or show cause why the same shall not be sold. By the Court, J. F. TEMPLE, Clerk HEATH JOHNS, Shff. February 15, 1865 ----------------------------- EXECUTOR'S SALE. IN pursuance of an order of the Orphans' Court of Greene County, Pa., the undersigned Executor of the last will and testament of Marshall Springer, dec'd, will sell at public outcry on the premises, on the 18th day of March next, a valuable tract of land, situated on the Monongahela river, in Dunkard tp., Greene Co., Pa., adjoining lands of Isaac Morris, heirs of [unreadable] Morris, land formerly of Jonathan Miller, dec'd, and the Monongahela river, containing one hundred acres more or less; a largeb portion of the land is cleared, with a log house, barn and other buildings erected thereon. There is a sufficiency of timber upon the land, and an abundance of coal. TERMS OF SALE - On half of the purchase money upon the confirmation of the sale, and the remainder in twelve months thereafter, with interest from confirmation. JAS. T. SPRINGER, Executor. Jan. 4, 1865. February 15, 1865 ----------------------------- Administrator's Notice. LETTERS of Adminstration having been granted to the undersigned upon the estate of GEO. MILLER, dec'd, of Alleppo [sic] tp., notice is hereby given to all indebted to said estate to make immediate payment, and those having claims against the same to present them properly authenticated for settlement. ADAM WISE, Ad'm. February 15, 1865 ----------------------------- Legal Notice. LETTERS of adminstration upon the estate of Eli Stephens, dec'd, having been granted by the Register of Greene county, to the undersigned, He hereby notifies all persons indebted to said estate to make immediate payment, and all persons having claims against said estate are requested to present them duly authenticated for settlement. ABRAHAM GUMP, Adm'r. February 15, 1865 ----------------------------- Administrator's Notice. LETTERS of Adminstration on the Estate of ZENAS RILEY, dec'd, late of Morris tp., Greene co., Pa., having been granted to the undersigned, notice is hereby given to all indebted to said estate to make immediate payment, and those having claims against the Estate to present them duly authenticated for settlement. D. D. CONDIT, Adm'r. February 15, 1865 ----------------------------- Executors' Notice. LETTERS testamentary having been granted to the undersigned upon the esatet of Joel L. Sutton, dec'd, late of Marion township, Greene county, Pa., Notice is hereby given to all persons knowing themselves indebted to said estate to make immediate payment, and those having claims to present them properly authenticated for settlement. MARIAH SUTTON, WM. H. SUTTON, Executors. February 15, 1865 ----------------------------- Administrator's Notice. LETTERS of Adminsitration on the estate of Jas. Carter, dec'd., late of Morris township, Greene county, Pa., having been granted to the undersigned on said estate, all persons indebted thereto are required to make immediate payment; all persons having claims against said estate to present them properly authenticated for settlement. T. W. TAYLOR, Adm'r. Wash tp., Jan. 11, 1865. February 15, 1865 ----------------------------- NOTICE. The administrators of Isaac Morford, dec'd will be at New Freeport, on Thursday and Friday, the 9th and 10th days of February, for the purpose of settling with those indebted to said estate. It is hoped all interested will attend promptly to this notice and save cost. SAMUEL M'NAY, GEORGE STOOPS, Adm'rs. Feb. 1. February 15, 1865 ----------------------------- Legal Notice. LETTERS Testamentary upon the estate of JOHN T. RINEHART, late of Frenklin township, dec'd., having been granted by the Register of Greene county, to the undersigned, persons knowing themselves indebted to said estate are requested to pay the same, and those having claims against the same are requested to present them for settlement. URIAH RINEHART, JACOB S. RUSH, Executors. Jan. 18, '65 February 15, 1865 ----------------------------- Legal Notice. LETTERS testamentary upon the estate of STEPHEN STONE, dec'd., late of MOnongahela township, Greene county, state of Penn'a. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment of the same, and those having claims against the estate are requested to present them properly authenticated for settlement. JAS. STONE, E. LON, Ex'rs. Jan. 18, '65 February 15, 1865 ----------------------------- Commonwealth of Penn'a., Greene Co., SS. In the Common Pleas of said county, No. 4, September Term, 1864. Archibald Grooms vs. Amanda Grooms LIBEL IN DIVORCE And now, December [unreadable], 1864, Alias Subpoenea returned and proof being made that defendant cannot be found in said county, the Court order publication by the Sheriff, according to the Act of Assembly, in such case made and provided. By the court, Attest, J. F. TEMPLE, Proth'y. The defendant in the above case will take notice that she is required to appear in the Court of Common Pleas of the county of Greene, on the first day of the next term, to wit: March [unreadable], 1865, to answer the petition or libel of the plaintiff. HEATH JOHNS, Sh'ff. Jan. 11, 1865. February 15, 1865 ----------------------------- SALE OF REAL ESTATE, IN Pursuance of an authority in the Last Will and Testament of John T. Rinehart, late of Franklin Township, dec'd, the undersigned will sell on the premises, on SATURDAY, the 4th day of February next, the following described Real Estate, formerly the property of said John T. Rinehart, Esq., viz: A tract of Land situated on Colick Run, in Franklin Township, Greene County, adjoining the Poor House farm, lands of Joseph Ankrom, Adam Gordon and others, containing about One Hundred and Twenty acres. There is cleared about seventy-five acres and the balance is good timber Land. Terms will be made known on the day of URIAH RINEHART, JACOB S. RUSH, Executors. Jan. 11, '65 February 15, 1865 ----------------------------- COMMISSIONER'S NOTICE The tax payers of Greene County are hereby notified that the undersigned Commissioners will meet them in the respective townships, to hear appeals from the assessments of the township Assessors as follows, to wit: In Washington tp., at Sutton's Store, on Wednesday and Thursday the 8th and 9th of February. In Morgan tp., at the house of Morgan Bell, on the 10th and 11th. In Jefferson tp., at the house of Wm. Kelley, in Jefferson on the 13th and 14th. In Cumberland tp., and Carmichaels Borough, at the house of Thomas Curl, in Carmichaels, on the 15th and 16th. In Monongahela tp., at the house of Wm Mestrazatt, on the 17th and 18th. In Greene tp., at the house of Jeremiah Stewart, on the 20th and 21st. In Dunkard tp., at the house of Phillip Kussert on the 22nd and 23rd. In Perry tp., at the hous eof Mrs. Burress, on the 24th and 25th. In Whiteley tp., at the house of Mrs. Morris, in Newtown, on the 27th and 28th. In Wayne tp., on the 1st and 2nd days of March, at the house of Jeremiah Spragg. In Franklin tp., at the house of Smith Greene, at Bridgport, on the 3rd and 4th. In Marion tp., at the Commissioners office in Waynesburg, on the 6th and 7th. In Morris tp., at the house of E. Barker, Esq., on the 8th and 9th. In Richhill tp., at the house of Margery Bryan, in Jacksonville, on the 10th and 11th. In Alleppo [sic] tp., at the Mudlick School house, on the 13th and 14th. In Springhill tp., at Stephen Whites Mill, on the 15th and 16th. In Gilmore tp., at the house of Enoch Hennen on the 17th. In Jackson tp., at Peter Grimes Store, on the 18th. In Centre tp., at the house of Samuel Woods, in Clinton, on the 24th and 25th. JOHN PRIOR, JOHN G. DINSMORE, THOMAS SCOTT, COMMISSIONERS OFFICE, Waynesburg, Pa., February 1st, 1865. February 15, 1865 ----------------------------- MARRIED, On Sunday, Jan. 29th, by Rev. Gamble, Mr. REZIN CALVERT and Miss MARY DONLEY, both of Perry tp., Greene co., Pa. Feb. 2d, by A. F. Ammons, Esq., Mr. HENRY STEPHENS and Mrs. NANCY JOHNSON, both of Wayne tp., Greene county, Pa. February 15, 1865 ----------------------------- MARRIED, On the 26th of January, 1865, by Rev. J. Adams, Mr. John Wood and Miss Ann Elizabeth Hackney, both of Luzern tp., Fayette co., Pa. Feb. 11th, 1865, by Rev. H. G. Anderson, Mr. D. M. Walton, and Miss "Sade" Emery, all of Greene co., Pa. Feb. 15th, 1865, by the same, Mr. J. W. Burns and Miss Jennie Day, all of Greene co., Pa. Dec. 6th, 1964 [sic], by S. W. Bell, Esq., Mr. Wm. Phillips and Miss Elizabeth Shultz, both of Wayne tp., Greene co., Pa. Jan. 31st, by Andrew Dunlap, Esq., Mr. Chas. A. Cozard and Miss Catharine Gable, all of Monongahela tp., Greene co., Pa. March 1, 1865 ----------------------------- DIED. On the 25th of January 1865, at the "Mount Vernon House" in Philadelphia, Pa., of Diptheria, LUCIE RUKASA [?], only daughter of Capt. F. J. and Mrs. A. M. R. Amers, aged about one year and six months. "No as a child shall they again behold her, But when with raptures wild, in their embraces, They again enfold her, she will not be a child But a fair maiden in her Father's mansions, Clothed with celestial grace, And beautiful in the soul's expansion Shall they behold her face." Happy are they, who in sinless morning of existence, pass from the vain shadows of this Evil world to the rea glories of the Eternal Land. J.B.L. At his residence in Rogersville, on the 27th ult., SAMUEL RINEHART, Esq., aged about 65 years. March 1, 1865 ----------------------------- Dwelling Destroyed - Child Burnt to Death. A most shocking disaster occurred in Morris township, this county, on Sunday last. About noon the dwelling of Phillip Minton, a one-story log building, caught fire while the male portion of the family were at church, and before assistance could reach the scene, the entire structure, together with all its contents, was entirely destroyed. A young child, aged about ten months, was in the house at the time, and although its mother, who had gone for a bucket of water immediately before the breaking out of the conflagration, did all in her power to rescue it, it perished in the flames.It is presumed that the building caught from a broom with which Mrs. Minton had been sweeping the hearth, and which, she had placed in the corner, without knowing that it contained fire. The loss falls entirely upon Mr. Minton. - Examiner. March 1, 1865 ----------------------------- At Home. Sergt. JOSEPH TURNER, HENRY SAYERS, JAMES KENT and EDWARD WOODS, of the 15th Pa. Cavalry are at their homes on furlough. Their regiment is in Tenn. March 1, 1865 ----------------------------- Orphans' Court Sale. By virtue of an order of the Orphans' Court of Greene Co., to the undersigned directed, there will be exposed to public sale, on the premises situated in Alleppo tp., Greene co., Pa., on Saturday, March 18th, 1865, The following described real estate, late the property of Daniel Evans, Sr., dec'd., viz: Purpart No. 1, according to the partition of said realestate, beginning at a Maple tree thence by lands of Jacob Miller and Geo. Tedrow, N. 87, E. 340, per. to a post, thence by lands of same, W. 79 per. to a post, thence N. 20 per. to a poplar tree, thence by lands of Dan'l Stanbery W. 570 per. to a Rock Oak, thence by lands of Geo. Hinerman, S. 134 1 4 per. to the place of beginning, containing One Hundred and Forty-Eight Acres and One-Half. On which is erected a large two story brick dwelling house and kitchen, a log stable and other out buildings about 65 acres of which are cleared and in a good state of cultivation, and a large apple orchard producing choice fruit, a good spring of water, a fine stream of water passing through said farm, and regarded as good oil lands, with surface indications, and within two and one-half miles of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. And, also, purpart No. 2, according to the partition of the said real estate, beginning at Maple by purport No. 1, thence by lands of Thos. Strope, Geo. Tedrow, and others, S. 130 per. to a post at the corner of purpart No. 3, thence by purpart No. 3, W. 150 perches, to a stone in a drain, thence by purpart No. 4, N. 31, W. 44 per. to a walnut; thence by the same N. 44 per., W. 27 per. to an Ash, thence N. 29, W. 25 per. to a stone, thence thence N. 12, W. 56 per. to a post, thence by land of G. Hinerman, E. 210 p. to a place of beginning 150 acres, on which is erected a log dwelling house, log stable and other out buildings, about 150 acres of which are cleared and in a good state of cultivation, an apple orchard, a good spring of water, and a fine stream of water running through the said land, it is also regarded as good oil territory with surface indications, and within about 1 1-2 miles from the Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road. TERMS OF SALE: On third to remain in the land during the natural life of the widow of said dec'd., the interest to be paid annually and regularly by the purchaser from the date of the confirmation of sale, the one-half of the remaining two-thirds to be paid on the confirmation of the sale, the residue in ONE YEAR thereafter, with interest from date of confirmation. JACOB MILLER, DANIEL EVANS, Adm'rs of Dan'l Evans, sr., dec'd. Feb. 22, '65 March 1, 1865 ----------------------------- Legal Notice. LETTERS of Administration having been granted to the undersigned upon the estate of ZENOS JOHNSON, dec'd of Washington tp., notice is hereby given to all indebted to said estate to make immediate payment, and those having claims against the same to present them properly authenticated for settlement. ROBERT BOYD, ZEPHANIAH JOHNSON, Ad'mrs. March 1, '65 March 1, 1865 ----------------------------- At Private Sale. THE subscriber offers at his residence, near Davidson's Ferry, between now and the first of April next, at private sale and on reasonable terms, the following property: Two sets of HEAVY TIMBER WHEELS with screws attached, a first rate Jack for hoisting Timber, two sets of heavy breech bands, two sets of lead harness and three log chains. JOS. G. GARARD. March 1, '65 March 1, 1865 ----------------------------- DIED. At his residence in Hookstown, on Tuesday morning last, Mr. JOSEPH THOMPSON, aged about 43 years. Mr. Thompson was formerly a citizen of Morris township. He leaves a wife, four children and a large circle of friends and acquaintances to mourn his death. Of consumption, at his residence in Whitely tp., on Monday the 17th inst., Mr. ABRAHAM T. SHRIVER, aged about 25 years, April 26, 1865 ----------------------------- Auditor's Notice! GREENE COUNTY, s.s. In the Court of Common Pleas, of said County, of December Term, 1857, No. 50. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for use of Thomas H. Meighen, Jas. Throckmorton and others, vs. Thomas Hill and Mathias Roseberry, Executors of Mathias Roseberry, dec'd, with notice to Tene Tenants. And now, to wit: December 21st, 1864, David Crawford, Esq., appointed auditor to distribute the balance of the fund remaining in court after paying the amount decreed to the representatives of Atkinson Sellers. By the Court, JUSTUS F. TEMPLE, Protonotary I will attend to the duties of the above appointment, at the Treasurer's Office, in Waynesburg, on Monday, the 1st day of May next, when and where all persons interested can attend, if they think proper. D. CRAWFORD, Auditor April 26, 1865 ----------------------------- In the Orphans' Court of Greene Co. No. 1 March Term, 1865, in the Partition of the Real Estate of ZENAS JOHNSON, late of Washington township, in said county, deceased; to Zephaniah Johnson, George Johnson, Eliza Ann, intermarried with Samuel Jewell, Zenas Johnson, Jr., Margaret intermarried with James Smith, Sarah intermarried with Thomas Iames. You, and each of you are hereby notified that by virtue of a writ of partition issued out of the Orphans' Court of Greene county, an inquest will be held and taken upon the premises in Washington township, on the 25th day of May , A. D. 1865, at 9 o'clock A.M. of said day and on the premises in Morgan township, on the [unreadable] day of May A. D. 1865, at 2 o'clock P.M. on said day until the same is completed, for the purpose of making partition and valuation of an appraisement of the same as in said writ requires, at which time and place you can attend if you see proper. HEATH JONES, Sheriff. April 12, 1865. April 26, 1865 ----------------------------- In the Orphans' Court of Greene Co. No. 2 March Term, 1865, In the matter of the Partition of the Real Estate of Sarah Johnson, late of Washington township, in said county, deceased; to Ebenezer Blatchley, Mariah Blatchley intermarried with John Thompson, Ann Blatchley, Abraham Blatchley, Margaret intermarried with James Smith, Zenas Johnson, Jr., Sarah intermarried with Thomas Iames. You, and each of you are hereby notified that, by virtue of a writ of partition issued out of the Orphans' Court of Greene county, an inquest will be held and taken upon the premises in Washington township, on the 25th day of May , A. D. 1865, at 9 o'clock A.M. of said day, for the purpose of making partition and valuation and appraisement of the said real estate as in said writ required, at which time and place you can attend if you think proper. HEATH JONES, Sheriff. April 12, 1865. April 26, 1865 ----------------------------- Orphans' Court Sale. BY virtue of an order of the Orphans' Court of Greene county, the undersigned will sell on SATURDAY, May 27, 1865, on the premises, late the Real Estate of Samuel Rinehart, dec'd., viz: The entire estate in the following: Thee lots of ground in the town of Clinton, Centre township, adjoining lands of John Church, ten mile creek and others, containing about three quarters of an acre, under fence, good oil territory with surface indications. An also, an undived fourth of, in and to a tract of land in Centre township, adjoining lands of Samuel Throckmotron, Wm. Crouse and others, containing One Hundred and Sixty Acres, more or less, the same in fine state of cultivation, with ten mile creek passing through the same, and surface indications for oil, with at least one hundred acres good [unreadable] lands. Also, an undivided fourth in and to a house and lot in the town of Rogersville, being the same occupied by the dec'd, as a tavern stand, with a large two story frame house and frame stable. TERMS OF SALE: On half at the confirmation of the sale, the residue in six months thereafter with interest from confirmation. JOSHUA SCOTT, ELISHA RINEHART, Adm'r of Samuel Rinehart, dec'd. April 26, 1865 ----------------------------- Orphans' Court Sale. BY virtue of an order issued out of the Orphans' Court of Greene county, the undersigned will sell on SATURDAY, 20th day of May, next, on the premises, the following Real Estate, late the property of James Felton, dec'd. viz: A small tract of land situated in Washington township containing Eleven Acres, more or less, adjoining lands of Jesse Craig and others. GOOD OIL LANDS. TERMS OF SALE: One-third to remain in the land during the natural life of the widow of James Felton, the interest thereof to be paid to her annually, the one-half of the remaining two-thirds to be paid at the confirmation of the sale, and the residue in six months thereafter with interest from day of confirmation. If the widow shall execute a release of dower, the the half of he whole sum to be paid at the confirmation of the sale, and the residue in six months thereafter with interest from confirmation. MICHAEL McCLELEN, Guardian of Elizabeth, Susan, Isabelle, Melinda, and James W., minor children of James Felton, dec'd. April 26, 1865 ----------------------------- Guardian Sale. BY virtue of an order of the Orphans' Court of Greene county to the undersigned directed, there will be exposed to public sale on the premises, situated in Centre township, Greene county, Pa., on FRIDAY, JUNE 2ND, 1865, the following described Real Estate, late the property of Abijah Heaton, dec'd., viz: a tract of land situated in Centre township adjoining lands of Seargant's heirs and Andrew Johnson, containing seventy acres more or less, about fifty-five acres of which is cleared and in a good state of cultivation, with two good orchards and the necessary buildings. Terms of Sale. One-third to be paid on the confirmation of sale, one-third in one year thereafter with interest from confirmation of sale, and the remaining third to remain in the land during the natural life of the widow, the interest to be paid annually and regularly. Sale to commence at 1 o'clock. WM. BRADEN, Guardian of the minor children of Abijah Heaton, dec'd. April 26, 1865 ----------------------------- Sale in Partition. BY virtue of an order of the Orphans' Court of Greene county, to me directed, I will expose to public sale on the premises on SATURDAY, MAY 20, 1865, the following described Real Estate, late the property of William Miller, dec'd., situated in Alleppo township, Greene county, Pa., adjoining lands of Adam Wise, George Hinerman, Andrew Hinerman and others, containing One Hundred Acres, more or less, on which there is a Comfortable dwelling house and other buildings. TERMS Cash on confirmation of sale. HEATH JONES, Sheriff. April 26, 1865 ----------------------------- EXECUTOR'S SALE. THE undersigned executor of the last will and testament of JOHN HAMILTON, dec'd., will sell in pursuance of a power in said will on the premises, on MONDAY, 1st day of May, 1865, all the following Real Estate, viz: One lot of ground in the town of Waynesburg sixty feet in front, and running back one hundred and eighty feet. On which is erected the HAMILTON HOUSE HOTEL. This is a fine brick building, sixty feet in front, three stories high, with a suitable arrangement of rooms &c. for an elegant hotel, with a good and convenient store room attached. The basement contains several rooms suitable for Barber Shops, Meat Cellars &c. Also Stables, Wood House, Coal House and other necessary out buildings on the premises. The property is opposite the public square, and has an excellent custom. Terms cash. SIDNEY HAMILTON, Executrix of John Hamilton, dec'd. Waynesburg, April 5, 1865. April 26, 1865 ----------------------------- Valuable Tract of Land FOR SALE: THE undersigned offers for sale on reasonable terms a valuable tract of land, situate in Alleppo township, Greene county, Pa., adjoining lands of Levi Hewit, Dr. P. Chapman and others, containing One Hundred and Twenty-five Acres more or less, with about thirty acres cleared, good orchard, buildings and other improvements upon the land. The land is well watered, in a good neighborhood and within three miles of the Railroad. For terms &c. call upon C. A. Black, Esq., of Waynesburg, or upon the undersigned at Wheeling, W. Va. WM. M. SIMMS March 29, 1865. April 26, 1865 ----------------------------- NOTICE. Whereas my wife Caroline has left my bed and board without any just cause or provocation, notice is hereby given to the public, to neither trust or harbor her on my account, as I will pay no debts of her contraction. She fellonously entered my drawer and captured the sum of one hundred dollars. This desertion may have been of her own planning; but I very much suspect that she was aided by some of her sharp relations. JOHN ROSE. May 24, 1865 May 24, 1865 ----------------------------- Sudden Death. Mr. William D. Barclay, extensively known throggh and adjoining counties as Agent of the Mutual Fire Insurance Company, died very sudenly [sic] at his residence, in this place, on Monday evening last, as is supposed of heart disease. He had been complaining somewhat for a few days, but had been attending to business about as usual, and on the day of his death had been out walking and riding, and the Insurance company had held a meeting in his office. - Uniontown Genius. Mr. Barclay was well and favorably known in our county. His affability and christian deportment endeared him to a large circle of friends who will mourn, with sorrow, his loss. The family and friends of the deceased have the sympathy of our community. May 24, 1865 ----------------------------- Arrest of John Lennox. John Lennox, who is charged with killing J. L. Morrow, was arrested a few days ago at Parkersburg, West Virginia. We have not learned any particulars, but rumor says that L. had been staying in the neighborhood of Parkersburg for some time, and recently sent for his team, which was taken to him at that place. By this act his was traced and arrested. He was brought from Wheeling on Monday and committed to jail. It will be remembered a bill was found against him at a former term of Court. - Wash. Review. May 24, 1865 ----------------------------- Horse Thief Arrested. Capt. James H. Bowers, late of the [unreadable] Virginia Regt., came to this place on last Thursday, remaining over night. He left on Friday morning stating that he was going to Jefferson. Shortly after his departure, a Mr. Flemming from Fairmont, W. Va., came to town in search of a stolen horse. The horse the Capt. had suited the description, and officers were immediately put on his track. They soon heard of him on the Washington road, and followed him to and arrested him in Washington about 4 o'clock, P. M., where he was committed to jail to await transportation to W. Virginia. May 24, 1865 ----------------------------- Broke Jail. On Friday night last the burglar who entered the store of Peter M. Grimes, Esq., some weeks since, made his escape from our county jail. He stole a horse from Worley's stable, belonging to A. Kent, Esq., and started on a journey to western, Va. On his way he again called on his friend, P. M. Grimes, Esq., and on entering his warehouse, found a saddel which he confiscated and pursued his journey. Mr. Grimes on making the discovery and hearing of a man passing by his house that morning, with a horse without a saddle, immediately put in pursuit and overtook the thief near the big tunnell [sic] on the O. & B. railroad. The culprit is again lodged in jail at this place. Our jail, it appears, has not much terror to evil doers. May 24, 1865 ----------------------------- DIED. On the 1st of October, 1864, at Andersonville Prison, Ga., ANDREW CURRY, aged about 39 years. May 7th, 1865, of Diptheria, HADDIE, daughter of Alexander and Margaret Strosnider, aged 1 year, 7 months and 3 days. May 24th, 1865, of Diptheria, JENNIE, daughter of Alexander and Margaret Strosnider, aged 3 years and 3 days. May 24, 1865 ----------------------------- FARM FOR SALE. The subscriber offers at private sale a tract of land in Alleppo township, Greene County, Pa., within five miles of Cameron Station, on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, and three miles of Ryerson Station on Wheeling waters and adjoining lands of Andrew Smith and J. B. Chapman, and others, containing Two Hundred and Sixty Acres, about ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-five of which are cleared, the land is under good cultivation, it is of rich soil and well watered and well set in grass, and is therefore suitable for cultivation or grazing, there are moderate buildings on the premises, A YOUNG APPLE ORCHARD of about 125 trees, now bearing all of choice fruit also a well selected lot of pears and peach trees of choice fruit. For price and terms see the subscriber on the premises. LEWIS MILLER May 24, 1865 ----------------------------- FARM FOR SALE The undersigned will expose at public sale the farm of John T. Rinehart, dec'd, late of Franklin township, on the first Tuesday of Next Court, June 13th 1865, in front of the Court House in Waynesburg. This farm contains about 125 acres more or less, of which 75 acres are cleared. The timber on this land is of an extra quality. This farm adjoins the Poor House farm, the lands of Solom Gordon and others. TERMS OF SALE: One third on the confirmation of the sale, and the balance in two annual payments with interest. URIAH RINEHART, JACOB S. RUSH, Executors. May 17, 1865. May 24, 1865 ----------------------------- Greene County, ss. In the Orphans' Court of said county, of June Term, 1862, No. 29. In the matter of the Petition of William Maxwell Kincaid, for a rule upon Maxwell McCaslin, Executor of the last will and testament of James Kincaid, dec'd., to show cause why he shall not connect his account &c. And now to wit, December 19, 1862, the rule to open the account is made absolute, (defendent not appearing), and the counsel for the petitioner and for the accountant makes choice of John C. Flenniken Esq., as Auditor; whereupon he is appointed by the Court. And now to wit March 22d, 1865, appointment of John C. Flenniken, Esq., as auditor is renewed. By the Court. J. F. TEMPLE, Clerk. Clerk Temple Cert. and " " Recording Report. I will attend at the office of Wyly & Buchanan, in Waynesburg, to attend to the duties of the above appointment on the first day of June, 1865. JOHN C. FLENNIKEN, Auditor. April 26, '65. May 24, 1865 ----------------------------- Legal Notice. LETTERS testamentary upon the Estate of John Myers, late of Greene township, Greene Co., dec'd., having been granted to the undersigned by the Register of Greene Co., all persons knowing themselves indebted to said estate, are requested to come forward and pay the same, and persons having claims against said estate are requested to present them duly authenticated for settlement. JACOB RAMER, Administrator. April 26, 1865. May 24, 1865 ----------------------------- Adminitrator's Notice. LETTERS of Administrator on the estate of JOHN KENNEDY late of Gilmore tp., Greene Co., dec'd, having been granted to the undersigned, notice is hereby given to persons knowing themselves indebted to said estate to make immediate paymenT, and those having claims against the estate to present them duly authenticated for settlement. NATHANIEL CUMPSON, PHEBA KENNEDY Adm'r. May 3, '65 May 24, 1865 ----------------------------- Primary Election, TO BE HELD SATURDAY, JUNE 3, 1865. PRESIDENT JUDGE. We are authorized to announce A. A. PURMAN, Esq., of Greene county, as a candidate for President Judge of the Fourteenth Judicial District, subject to the decision of the Democratic party at their nominating conventions. We are authorized to announce the name of SAM'L A. GILMORE, of Fayette county, as a candidate for President Judge of the Fourteenth Judicial District, subject a regular nomination by the Democratic party. We are authorized to announce DANIEL KAINE, of Fayette county, as a candidate for President Judge of the Fourteenth Judicial District, subject to the nomination by the Democratic party. ASSEMBLY. We are authorized to announce Hon. THOMAS ROSE, of Perry tp., as a candidate for Assembly, subject to the decision of the Democratic Primary Election. March 29, 1865. TREASURER. We are authorized to announce THOMAS IAMS, Esq., of Morris township, as a candidate for Treasurer, subject to the decision of the primary Election. March 15, 1865. TO THE DEMOCRATS OF GREENE COUNTY - Through the request of many of my old friends, I offer my name as a candidate for County Treasurer, subject to the decision of the Democratic Primary Election, and if successful in being nominated and elected I pledge myself to faithfully discharge the duty of the office. JEREMIAH STEWART. We are authorized to announce ABRAHAM KENT, Esq., of Centre tp., as a candidate for Treasurer, subject to the decision of the Democratic Primary Election. March 29, 1865. COUNTY COMMISSIONER. We are authorized to announce JOHN P. WILLIAMS, Esq., of Monongahela township, as a candidate for County Commissioner, subject to the decision of the primary election. ED. MESSENGER: - Please announce ELIAS SCOTT, Esq., of Centre township, as a candidate for County Commissioner, subject to the decision of the Democratic Primary Election, and oblige his numerous friends in the upper end. AUDITOR. We are authorized to announce WILLIAM GWYNN, Esq., of Jefferson township, as a candidate for County Auditor, subject to the decision of the Democratic Primary Election. We are authorized to announce the name of THOMAS LAIDLEY, of Carmichaels Borough, as a candidate for County Auditor, subject to the decision of the Democratic party. SURVEYOR. We are authorized to announce GEORGE HOUGE, Jr., Esq., of Centre township, as a candidate for County Surveyor, subject to the decision of the Democratic primary election. POOR HOUSE DIRECTOR. We are authorized to announce MORGAN BELL, Esq., of Morgan township, as a candidate for Poor House Director, subject to the decision of the Democratic Primary Election. May 24, 1865 ----------------------------- Legal Notice. LETTERS testamentary on the estate of Robert Milliken, Esq., late of Morris tp., Greene Co., Pa., having been granted to the undersigned, all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment and all having claims against the same to present them duly authenticated for settlement. JAMES MIlliken, THOS. W. TAYLOR, Executors. May 17, '65 May 24, 1865 ----------------------------- Discharged. Since our last issue, the following soldiers are discharged and are now at home: Capt. J. M. Kent, Wm. Hays, Work Smalley, John Wyley, Ruff Myers and Joshua Bealer, of the 155 Regt. Josiah Turner, Abraham Turner and Henry Sayers, of the 115th Pa. Cav. A. B. Brown, Hughey Bealer, James Seals, and Frank Lindsey of the 191st. July 12, 1865 ----------------------------- The funeral sermon of Perry Hickman and Marion Morris, who died in the service of their country, will be preached August 20th 1865 at 11 o'clock A. M. at Newtown, Greene County, Pa. by the Rev. A. J. Endsley. July 12, 1865 ----------------------------- Barn Struck by Lightning and Burned. We regret to learn that the barn of Mr. John Gwynn, of Cumberland township, in this county, was struck by lightning on the morning of the 6th inst., and with its valuable contents, burned to the ground. The barn itself was a very valuable one, worth not less than $1500, while its contents were worth perhaps as much more, consisting of several tons of Hay, Buggy, Harness, Mowing Machine, Plows, Harrow, his wool crop, some wheat and oats, saddles, bridles &c. &c. We rejoice to learn that there is an insurance of $600 on the property. July 12, 1865 ----------------------------- The 4th of July. The celebration of the 4th in our town passed off pleasantly, without accident, or anything calculated to mar the pleasure of the occasion. Some four hundred returned soldiers, (including their families and widows of deceased soldiers,) partook of an excellent dinner, prepared by Mr. and Mrs. Lemley, the obliging proprietors of the Hamilton House, on the occasion. A brief sketch of the proceedings will be found in another part of this paper. July 12, 1865 ----------------------------- DIED. On Saturday the 25th day of June 1865, at his residence, in RIchhill township, JAMES HUGHES, Esq., aged about fifty eight years. Mr. Hughes was an active and enterprising citizen of the community in which he lived, & had a large circle of attached friends, and, like most men of his positive character, was not without his enemies. His benevelence was never appealed to in vain, by poor people, and he has left many of this class to bless his memory. As a Magistrate, in which capacity he acted for many years, his influence was ever exerted to end, rather than encourage litigation. Appeals rarely found their way to the Courts from his decisions, and trifling criminal prosecutions, never. Through his influence, mainly, there was raised and sent to the late war, a company of Cavalry, of which he was, with great unanimity, chosen Captain. Having had no previous training in military life, he had much to learn to enable him to discharge his duties efficiently. His energetic devotion to the interests of his men, and the exposure incident to military life, soon broke down his health and compelled his resignation and return home. He never fully recovered from the effects of the loss of his health, and it is believed his life was materially shortened in consequence thereof. July 12, 1865 ----------------------------- MARRIED, On the 4th of June by the Rev. Wm. A. Porter, Mr. GEORGE W. LEMLEY, of Waynesburg and Miss HESTER TUTTLE, of Centre tp. The happy pair have the thanks of all hands for their kind remembrance of the printer, may the course of true love run smooth. On the 10th ult., by the Rev. A. J. Collins, Mr. JUDSON A. CLARK, of Dewitt, Iowa, and Miss tillie f., Daughter of John Bell, Esq., of Morgan tp., Greene Co., Pa. On the 9th ult., by the same, Mr. ISAAC CHILDS, of Greene Co. Pa. and Miss MARY DANIELS, of Fayette Co. Pa. On the 28th ult., by the same, Mr. MATHEW STEWART and Miss MARY CRWAFORD, all of Greene Co., Pa. July 12, 1865 ----------------------------- State of Penna. Greene County S. S. IN the matter of the Partition of the Real Estate of Isaac Morford, dec'd. And now to wit: Dec. 21, 1864, Petition of John Morford and Samuel J. Mc'Nay, husband of Priscilla formerly Priscilla Morford, of Greene County, children of Isaac Morford dec'd, late of Springhill tp., presented setting forth that the said Isaac Morford died on the 2nd day of November last, intestate, leaving a widow named Elizabeth and six children, viz: John Morford, Pricsilla intermarried with Samuel J. McNay, Susan Jane intermarried with John N. McNay, Joseph Morford, Mary intermarried with Jacob Rice and James T. Morford whose guardian is John Morford. That said dec'd died seized &c. &c. And now to wit: March 21, 1865, Inquisition confirmed, and the COurt grant a rule on the heirs and legal representatives to appear at next term and accept or refuse the real estate at the valuation or bid for the same or show cause why the same shall not be sold. By the Court Attest - H. JOHNS, Sheriff. J. F. TEMPLE, Prot'y. July 12, '65 July 12, 1865 ----------------------------- Executor's Notice. LETTERS testamentary having been granted to the undersigned on the estate of Richard Hughes late of Jefferson tp., Greene County, Pa., notice is hereby given to all persons knowing themselves indebted to said estate to make immediate payment and those having claims against said estate to present them duly authenticated for settlement. EDWARD HUGHES, MARGARET HUGHES, Executors. July 12, 1865 ----------------------------- DEED AND DAFT [sic] LOST. THE undersigned lost, while attending the Menagerie at Waynesburg, on Monday the 12th inst. a Deed and Draft. The Draft was given by Andrew Myers to Adam Wise, and the deed was marked Geo. Miller and wife to Andrew Myers. A reasonable compensation will be given to the person returning the papers to the undersigned or leaving them at the Messenger Office. ADAM WISE. Cameron, W. Va., June 14, 1865. July 12, 1865 ----------------------------- Administrator's Notice. LETTERS of Administration having been granted to the undersigned upon the estate of Joseph Thompson, late of Waynesburg, Greene Co., Pa., notice is hereby given to persons indebted to said estate to make immediate payment and those having claims against the same to present them properly authenticated for settlement. L. W. THOMPSON, J. A. HIXENBAUGH, Administrators. May 17, 1865. July 12, 1865 ----------------------------- MARRIED, At the residence of the Bride's Father, on the 3rd inst. by Rev. A. F. Ammons, Esq., Mr. SPENCER STEPHENS and Miss ABIGAIL CONNER, all of Greene Co., Pa. On the 3rd inst. by the Rev. K. J. Weddell, Mr. JOHN W. CHAMBERS, of Greene Co., Pa. and Miss AMANDA SHANK of Cumberland, M.D. August 16, 1865 ----------------------------- Guardian's Sale. THE following property will be exposed to sale at public auction, in front of the Court House, on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1865. A valuable tract of land in Franklin township, adjoining lands of W. W> Sayers, John Ross, Jesse Hook, and Duvall's heirs, containing about 45 1/2 acres, on-half cleared and the remainder in timber. This land is within a half mile of Waynesburg, and is therefore valuable for pasture and wood land. Also at the same time and place, Three Lots of Ground in the Borough of Waynesburg, known as the Brewery lots; a never failing spring of water on these lots make them valuable for pasture or other purposes. TERMS OF SALE - The money all to be paid at the date of confirmation. Also at the same time and place, if not sold at private sale. The house and lot now owned and occupied by Mary Lindsey, on Main street, Waynesburg, being one of the most Desirable private residences in said town. Also at the same time and place, a lot of household furniture. D. CRAWFORD, Guardian of the minor children of H. H. Lindsey, dec'd. August 16, 1865 August 16, 1865 ----------------------------- Administrator's Notice. LETTERS of administration having been granted to the undersigned upon the estate of Le Roy Ganear, dec'd, notice is hereby given to persons indebted to said estate to make immediate payment, and those having claims against said estate to present them duly authenticated for settlement. THOMAS ADAMSON, Administrator. August 16, 1865 ----------------------------- Notice. THERE will be exposed for sale at the Adams Express Office, Waynesburg, Pa., on the 4th day of August, 1865, at 1 o'clock P. M., the following goods to pay express charges on the same, unless called for before the day of sale, viz: One Package marked R. W. Ives. One Box marked J. Wesley Iams. One Bale marked W. Johnson. One Saddle and Bridle marked James Crosby. One Box marked J. Rutan. W. A. PORTER, Agent, Adams Express Co., Waynesburg, Pa. July 26. August 16, 1865 ----------------------------- Executor's Notice. LETTERS testamentary having been granted to the undersigned executor of the estate of Jacob Wiley [?], late of Morris tp., Greene Co., Pa., dec'd, notice is hereby given to all persons indebted to said estate to make immediate payment and those having claims against said estate to present them duly authenticated for settlement. ISRAEL WOOD, Executor. Aug. 9. August 16, 1865 ----------------------------- LOST! BETWEEN Waynesburg and Rogersville, Greene County, Pa., on Tuesday, 21st. inst a POCKET BOOK containing One Hundred and Fifty-Eight Dollars and twenty cents, also some valuable papers. Any person finding and returning the same to the undersigned, will be liberally rewarded. JESSE SCOTT. December 6, 1865 ----------------------------- Administrator's Notice. LETTERS of Administration having been granted to the undersigned upon the estate of Tho. M'Cullough, late of Jackson tp., Greene Co., Pa., dec'd, notice is hereby given to all persons indebted to said estate to make immediate payment and those having claims against the same to present them duly authenticated for settlement. JOHN SCOTT, Administrator. Nov. 8, '65 December 6, 1865 ----------------------------- FARM FOR SALE. THE undersigned informs the public that his farm is for sale. Said farm is situated inLuzerne township, Fayette county, Pa., one and a half miles south West of Brownsville, and contains about sixty-six acres, on which are erected a Brick House, Frame Barn, and other out buildings. It has a thrifty young Apple Orchard, and many other fruit trees, and three acres of good timber, is well watered, well fenced and in a good state of cultivation. JESSE R. HARWOOD Nov. 24 December 6, 1865 ----------------------------- EXECUTOR'S SALE. THE undersigned Executrix of the Estate of Jack [?] L. Sutton, dec'd. will expose to sale on the premises on Saturday, the 9th day of December, next, at 2 o'clock P. M., a lot of ground in Morris township, Greene Co., Pa., containing one acre more or less, adjoining lands of Ebenezer Beabout and Henry Sutton, embracing a Tannery with the improvements, consisting of a good Log Dwelling House, Frame Bark House, Tan House, Stable and other out buildings, also a number of good Tan Vats and an excellent spring of water. TERMS: The whole of the purchase money to be paid at the confirmation of the sale. MARIAH SUTTON, Executrix. December 6, 1865 ----------------------------- ADMINISTRATOR's NOTICE. LETTERS of Administration having been granted to the undersigned on the estate of Josephus Staly, dec'd., late of Morgan township notice is hereby given to all persons indebted to said estate to make immediate payment and those having claims against the same to present them duly authenticated for settlement. S. S. WISE, Administrator. December 6, 1865 ----------------------------- Executor's Notice. LETTERS testamentary having been granted to the undersigned upon the estate of Moses [?] Johnson, late of Centre township, Greene County, Pa., dec'd notice is hereby given to all perosn indebted to said estate to make immediate payment, and those having claims against the same to present them duly authenticated for settlement. ANDREW J. JOHNSON, HARVEY JOHNSON, Executors. December 6, 1865 ----------------------------- Notice. A meeting of the Stockholders of the 'Kussart Oil Company' is hereby called to be held at 811 Arch St., in the city of Philadelphia, on Wednesday the 13th day of December, 1865, at 12 o'clock, for the purpose of acting on a resolution which will be submitted to them to diminish the Capital Stock of the Company to $100,000. WM. C. BAKER, WM. H. ELLIOTT, WM. H. WHITE, Directors. Nov. 22 December 6, 1865 ----------------------------- Notice. A meeting of the Stockholders of the "Maple Run Oil Company" at the office of the Company, No. 50 North Fifth street, in the city of Philadelphia, Pa. on Wednesday, December 6, 1865, at 3 o'clock P.M. for the purpose of considering the propriety of taking a vote of said Stockholders upon the question of diminishing the Capital Stock of said Company from $500,000 to $100,000 and reducing the par value of the shares of the same from $5.00 to $1.00. EDWARD H. HANCE, THOMAS T. MASON, JOSIAH BASSETT, Jr., GEO. NERRINPINE, H. D. FLING, Directors. Nov. 22 December 6, 1865 ----------------------------- Legal Notice. By virtue of an order of the Orphans' Court, I will sell on the premises in the town of Jefferson, Greene Co., Pa. on SATURDAY, 16th DAY OF DECEMBER, next, the undivided half of a house and lot fronting on Main Street and Mill Street; known as the "Tan Yard Property," late the property Sarah Bradley, dec'd. TERMS - One half at the confirmation of the sale, the residue in one year thereafter with interest from date of confirmation. MICHAEL M'GOVERN, Guradian of Robert Emit Bradley December 6, 1865 ----------------------------- Administrator's Notice. LETTERS of administration having been granted to the undersigned upon the estate of Capt. William C. Lindsey, late of the Borough of Waynesburg, dec'd, notice is hereby given to all persons indebted to said estate to make immediate payment and those having claims against the same to present them properly authenticated for settlement. J. PHELAN, Administrator. December 6, 1865 ----------------------------- Administrator's Notice. LETTERS administration upon the estate of M. Dill, dec'd., late of Waynesburg, Pa., having been granted to the undersigned, notice is hereby given to all persons indebted to said estate to make immediate payment and those having claims against the same to present them duly authenticated for settlement. JANE DILL Administratrix. December 6, 1865 ----------------------------- Gold in the Dunkard Creek Well. Mr. A. Johnson, manager of the Dunkard Creek Petroleum Company, sends us a specimen of rock, supposed to be quartz rock, containing some precious metal, having very much the appearance of gold. The first strike was made at the depth of 550 feet below the surface, the strata of rock four feet thick. The next strike was made about ten feet below this, and here the strata was three feet thick. Some twenty feet below the last another was discovered, and all these contain strong evidences of gold, or something very much like it. We trust that these specimens are indeed gold, and that all the wells in which like minerals have been found, may prove not only 'flowing oil wells,' but also rich wells of gold. Then would 'Little Greene' look up from the obscurity in which she has heretofore remained, and become as much noted for her wealth, enterprise and commerce, as for her democracy. December 6, 1865 ----------------------------- Farms Changing Hands. From a letter received from our excellent friend Jos. G. Garard, Esq., we learn that several very valuable farms in the vicinity of Brownsville, Fayatte County, have been changing hands, at prices ranging from $112 to $151 per acre. Capt. Woodward purchased what is known as the Miller farm, joining Brownsville, at $125 per acre. The Dorlington farm was sold to Mr. Young, of Washington county, at $151. The Jesse Garwood farm was purchased by Mr. Garard himself at $117 per acre. We are happy to know, in Mr. G.'s own words, that 'the Waynesburg Messenger is always a welcome visitor' at his house, and that 'it always finds the latch string hanging out.' Thank you, friend Garard, for your good opinion of our paper and ourself, and whenever you have leisure let us hear from you again. December 6, 1865 ----------------------------- MARRIED, On the 1st day of October, 1865, by J. P. Morris, Esq., Mr. JOHN HAGAN, Jr., and Miss ELIZA GARRISON, both of Greene Co., Pa. On the 25th of Nov., 1865, by the same, Mr. JAMES CALL and Miss MARIAH GEHO, both of Greene Co., Pa. December 6, 1865 ----------------------------- DIED October 9th, 1865, GEORGE RILEY, son of John and Manerva Riley, aged 4 years and 3 months. GEORGE was a child of more than usual promise, he possessed a true, noble spirit, such as seldom seen in one of his years. He was one of those dear good children whom no one could fail to love. At this tender age he seems to be the star that guided his sisters - the idol of the doting parents. GEORGE being the only living son, high hopes were built - but death, like mortal man, loves the brightest flowers, - he rides on every passing breeze. When friends are gay, all seem happiness, this enemy of mankind steals upon us like the raging storm - blasts every hope, casts to earth every aspiration, sinks the heart low in despondency. Tears seem to be the common resort of mankind, we often find some relief therein - tears will not suffice. The heart may be bowed down, sorrow may oppress us - there is balm for the wound that death has made; there is a bright world, a world we've not seen, a world where Christ is, and He said "Suffer little children to come to me." W. S. T. December 6, 1865 ----------------------------- Sale n Partition. BY virtue of an Order of the Orphan's Court of Greene County, there will be sold at Freeport, Greene County, Pa., on Saturday the 9th day of December, next, the following Real Estate, late the property of Isaac Morford dec'd, to wit: No. 1. A tract of land situate in Springhill township, Greene county, within a mile of the village of Freeport, adjoining lands of J. K. Bell, George Hoskinson and other lands of the dec'd, containing ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-THREE acres, 2 roods and 12 perches, about 40 acres of which are cleared, and on which are erected a hewed log house two stories high, Hewed Log Stable, Wagon Shed, Corn Crib and other out buildings. No. 2. A tract of land on Fish Creek, in the same township, adjoining lands of James Burdine, John Morford and tract No. 1 above described, containing ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-THREE acres, 3 roods and 13 perches, about eighty acres of which are cleared. No. 4. A tract of land situate in the same township adjoining No. 2 above described, lands of John Morford, John West, Henry Amos and George Hoskinson containing SIXTY-TWO AND ONE HALF ACRES, about twenty-five of which are cleared, on which are erected a log cabin house and other out buildings. This property is well calculated for grazing, well timbered and is located in a supposed oil region. TERMS OF SALE. One-third of the purchase money to remain in the hands of the purchaser during the life of the widow of Isaac Morford, dec'd, the interest thereof to be paid to her annually during her life time, and the principal at her death to the heirs of the said Isaac Morford. One third to be paid at the confirmation of the sale, and the remaining third on one year thereafter, with interest, from the confirmation. The deferred payments to be secured by mortgage on the premises. SAMUEL McNAY, GEORGE STOOPS, Administrators. December 6, 1865 ----------------------------- Public Sale. THE subscribers on behalf of the Odd Fellows Association at Waynesburg, will sell in front of the Court House, in Waynesburg on THURSDAY, 21st DAY OF DECEMBER next, the house and lot of ground now occupied by James S. Jennings as a dwelling house and as the printing office of the "Messenger." TERMS: One-third of the purchase money in hand and the residue in three equal annual payments on interest from the time of sale. JOSEPH F. RANDOLPH, President J. F. TEMPLE, Sec'y. December 6, 1865 ----------------------------- MARRIED, Oct. 28, 1865, by G. W. Bell, Esq., Mr. JOHN JACKSON and Miss REBECCA J. STEWART, all of Wayne township, Greene Co., Pa. December 13, 1865 ----------------------------- Estray Notice. CAME to the premises of the subscriber, in Morris township, about the 1st day of Nov., 1865, a large dark red MULY BULL, about three years old. The owner is requested to prove property, pay charges amd take him away, or he will be disposed of according to law. JOHN M. CONKLIN. Dec. 6, 1865. December 13, 1865 ----------------------------- Disgraceful Affair. One evening last week some of the drunked rowdies entered the Hotel of Jacob Hendershot and called for liquor. He refusing to give them the liquor, they commenced an attack upon him, hitting and wounding him severely on the head. We understand that Mr. Hendershot was confined to his room for some days, but is now recovering. December 13, 1865 ----------------------------- Administrator's Notice. LETTERS of Administration having been granted to the undersigned upon the estate of Abraham Stout, Jefferson township, dec'd, notice is hereby given to all persons indebted to said estate to make immediate payment, and those having claims against the same to present them duly authenticated for settlement. A. A. STOUT, Administrator. Dec. 13, 1865. December 13, 1865 ----------------------------- Administrator's Notice. LETTERS of administration having been granted to the undersigned upon the estate of Wm. Davis, Jefferson township, Greene County, Pa., dec'd., notice is hereby given to all persons indebted to said estate to make immediate payment and those having claims against the same to present them duly authenticated for settlement. JOSEPH F. RANDOLPH, HARRIET DAVIS, Administrators. Dec. 13, 1865. December 13, 1865 ----------------------------- VALUABLE TOWN PROPERTY FOR SALE. The subscriber offers at public sale, on Saturday, the 30th day of December, inst., his residence and out lots in Waynesburg, viz: 1st. The part of the two story Brick Building, on Main street, now occupied by Mrs. Hager, 20 feet front and running back 180 feet, with Stabling. 2nd. The balance of the Brick, occupied by the subscriber, 20 feet front, and running back 180 feet, with Stabling. 3rd. A two story frame shop, located on the corner, 20 feet front and running back 180 feet, with Stabling. This property is located in the most healthy and pleasant part of town and surrounded by good neighbors. ALSO: At the same time and place, a lot of ground on Greene Street. ALSO: A six acre lot, adjoining lands of W. W. Sayers, E. M. Sayers and N. Clarke. TERMS made known on day of sale. Sale to commence at 10 o'clock. SAMUEL JEWEL. December 13, 1865 -----------------------------