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Fairfield, Iowa "WEEKLY JOURNAL"
Jefferson County
Transcribed by Joey Stark

Correspondence. (Page 1)
DES MOINES TOWNSHIP.
  May 9, 1898--(Correspondence.)
  Meeting at school house No. 1 next Sabbath at 3 p. m.
  Mr. A. J. STUMP, of the Ottumwa Press , was in this vicinity last week circulating among his friends and patrons in the interest of his paper.
  Miss Laura FULTON, of Fairfield, came out last week and visited several days at the home of her grandmother, Mrs. B. THOMA.
  Mrs. Thomas EPLEY, of Hoxie, Kan., came here last Thursday for a visit with relatives and friends. He formerly lived at Batavia.
  Farmers are busily engaged planting corn. There will be a large acreage, the greater portion of which will go in the coming week.
  Elmer VAUGHT, of County Line, was a business caller in this vicinity Friday.
  Mrs. Wm. AMOS, who has been quite sick, is now some better.
  Wm. THOMA and wife entertained a few friends Tuesday evening.
  Fruit trees of all kinds present a fine appearance while they are out in full bloom. There is every indication of a good fruit year.
  S. W. McCLEARY delivered at Libertyville, Thursday a fine bunch of porkers. They were purchased by the popular buyer, Will FERREL.
  Mr. Tyler CORNELL has beautified his fine barn with a new coat of paint. It is painted red with white stripes. Only one more color is required to give it the patriotic look and that is the true blue.
  Mrs. John TURNBULL and son, Hood, visited Friday with the family of A. F. STANSBERRY at Eldon.
  Benj. IVINS was a Fairfield visitor Saturday.

LOCKRIDGE. (Page 1)
  May 9, 1898,--(Correspondence.)--
  Old Glory waves from many poles in our community, a symbol of loyal hearts.
  Rev. THIBBITS preached at the Baptist church Sunday last.
  An ice cream sociable was held at the home of Mr. HARTMAN last Saturday evening.
  Our young ladies will give a social next Saturday evening at the Pleasant Hill school house.

GLENDALE. (Page 1)
  May 9, 1898.--(Correspondence.)
  Mrs. John RIZER continues very ill.
  Mrs. HAWKINS, who has been quite sick, is improving.
  Mrs. A. HOWARD is ill with bronchitis.
  Bert HOWARD is under Dr. CLEMANTs care
  A little son has made its appearance at Bert HOWARD's home.
  Wm. R. SMITH and wife were visitors at Packwood Sunday, having received a telegram that Mrs. SMITH's aunt, Mrs. ANDERSON was very ill.
  Wet weather is delaying corn planting.
  Mrs. HOPKINS went to Fairfield Monday to attend the BURNETT-FORDYCE wedding.
  Word has been received that Frank WALKER and James PARSONS are both enjoying soldier's life so far.
  There will be an ice cream social at Alex GARDNER's Saturday night for the benefit of the Epworth League. All are invited.
  Mrs. Mary LIGHT's lecture on the "Southern Freedmen" was listened to by a large audience.

LIBERTYVILLE. (Page 1)
  May 9, 1898.--(Correspondence.)
  Mrs. Mace CLINKENBEARD went to Fairfield Wednesday to visit friends.
  Mr. and Mrs. John LAMME, of Fairfield, Sundayed at Libertyville. They have a host of friends here.
  Prof. WILBETTS, of Bentonsport, preached at Mt. Zion church Sabbath morning and at Libertyville in the evening. The Prof is an easy and pleasant speaker.
  An Epworth Leage social was held at the palatial residence of Z. E. (Z. T.?) MOORE and an interesting program was rendered. The league chapter will celebrate the ninth anniversary of the existence of the organization at the M. E. church next Sabbath evening. An interesting program is in progress of preparation.
  Wm. VAUGHT has been in poor health for several weeks.
  Gracie DENTON we are glad to report is recovering quite rapidly.
  An excursion passed through Libertyville Sunday on the Ft. Madison road for Des Moines
  Capt. S. H. WATKINS went to Ames Wednesday of last week to attend the May meeting of the board of trustees of the Ames college of which he is a member.
  Uncle John FANULENER (sic - FAMULENER) is expected home this week from Des Moines, where he has been taking treatment for some time.
  A. H. PHELPS went to Eldon Wednesday of last week to be present at the wedding of his son. The marriage occurred Wednesday evening.
  Rev. MINEAR went to Mt. Pleasant Tuesday of last week on business.
  Miss Jennie YOST made a trip home last week.
  Geo. BLAGG and Aaron FELL drive to and from Parsons college each day, having their lodging and meals at home.
  Miss Mable FURRELL came to Grandpa YOST's Saturday and remained a few days.
  Mace CLINKENBEARD spent Sunday at Albia.
  Russell SMITH, of Fairfield, drove to our city Sunday.
  John CONENGORE (sic - COMINGORE), Mark McGUIRE and Mr. and Mrs. GROFF, of Fairfield, were guests of Wallace DAVIS Sunday.
  Miss Carrie LEPPO has been learning dress making at Mrs McCORMAC's. She is spending a few days at home this week.
  Mrs. Geo. POLLOCK has been visiting with her daughter, Mrs. Frank SULLIVAN.
  Ed. ALSPAUGH went to Mt. Pleasant Saturday evening, returning Sunday.
  Several members of the C. E. society expect to attend the C. E. convention at Eldon Friday next.
  Elmer VAUGHT and wife, of County Line, attended church here Sunday.
  Mrs. John WHETMORE (sic - WHITMORE) has been quite sick for a few days.
  Mr. and Mrs. John GARBER, of Birmingham, Sundayed with friends here.
  Mr. OGDEN, of Batavia, did some plastering Saturday for Aunt Martha GRANT.
  H. L. RODEBAUGH and wife drove to the country Friday and when near Des Moines river the front axle of his buggy broke but it was wrapped with wire so he safely reached home.
  John CUPP has a nice new two seated surrey.
  Ed. CREEK expects to start his saw mill here some time this week.

A Pleasant Surprise. (Page 1)
  On May 2, 1898, Rev. C. SPRINGER reached his 71st birthday. In the evening of that day about 200 people gathered at his home and surprised him by their presence, when he returned from an afternoon's visit to which his pastor had decoyed him. He was presented with a nice rock ing chair (sic) and his wife with a nice umbrella. These were feeble tokens of the people's love for this estimable couple. We spent one of the pleasantest evenings in our recollection. The Libertyville string band rendered delightful music. Every church denomination was represented, for Rev. SPRINGER does not belong simply to the M. E. church, but to the community. Rev. SPRINGER is a member of the Central Illinois conference and came from the territory of that conference to Fairfield in the spring of 189 ; (sic) in the autumn of the same year he moved to Libertyville, where he has since resided. He renders the church valuable service by preaching and visiting and in Sunday school and League work. He preaches every Sabbath, is a Sunday school teacher and class leader. The people appreciate the labors of so excellent a man.

District Court (Page 2)
  In the case of DAMM and WISECARVER vs Geo. STEVERS. Judge SLOAN today overruled the motion to set aside default of STEVERS. The court adjourned until nine o'clock tomorrow morning. On Monday morning Judge ROBERTS will take the place of Judge SLOAN and will hear the numerous cases growing out of the failure of the Farmers Supply store at Germanville.
  Samuel A. McGUIRE was today appointed guardian of the minors, Chas. S. McGUIRE and Margaret M. McGUIRE.

NEWS FROM CAMP (Page 3)
The Boys of Company M Growing Fat. All Enjoying Army Life.
BACON, BEANS AND BREAD
The Company's Quartet is Gaining Lots of Glory. The Boys are all Proud of Them.
  Theo. HOCHULY came down from camp last evening to see his mother, who has been ill. He kindly furnished the JOURNAL the following budget of news regarding Company M and camp life:
  The boys are all well and are looking fine, all say they never felt better and several of the boys claim to be growing fat on army rations. At first the fare seemed rather scant and not altogether inviting to the boys, but now it tastes good and all are anxious to get to the table. WORKMAN and HEATON are good cooks and serve the meals in excellent shape. The usual bill of fare is bacon, potatoes, beans, bread, butter and coffee. This menu is varied at times with fresh beef, bean soup and beef soup, occasionally cake, jelly etc., but it is unnecessary to say the latter accessaries came from the kind friends at home. The Fairfield boys are quartered on the west side of the north wing of the exposition building, Have good rooms, furnished with chairs, desks, etc. At first they were favored with electric light, but they have been shut off and the boys now have to resort to lamp light. All have good straw ticks, good blankets and as a rule they all sleep well.
  The days routine is as follows: 6:15 a. m., roll call. All members are required to respond to this call, and some make their appearance in scanty attire. The boys are next given a run to put them in shape. Then comes breakfast. 8 o'clock guard mount. At 9:30 company drill, which usually lasts until 11:30. 12 m. dinner, 2:30, batallion drill which lasts until four or five o'clock, 5:30 supper. 6:15, dress parade. 10 o'clock lights go out and all roll in.
  Company M stands as high as any in camp. They have had honors every day and have had special complimentary mention.
  The members of company M are very proud of the company's quartet composed of Hovey HOOTMAN, Chas. MaGILL, Bert KING and Oliver BOATMAN. The boys had the honor of singing for the first time Major BYERS' new song "Marching Through Georgia." This song is copyrighted and the Major is very proud of it. He gave the boys the air and allowed them to arrange their parts. Tuesday evening the quartette sang at the Grand Club, also at the Savery house for the Dental Association. They serenaded the 2nd regimental officers, who were highly pleased. The boys have been requested to remember the other regimental officers. The general is greatly pleased with the quartet and has given them permission to go and come when they wish.
  Mr. HOCHULY is postmaster for the company and requests that any one writing to members of the company be careful to address their communications to Company M, 2nd Regiment, I. N. G. If the regiment is not plainly stated, delay is very liable.

Fairfield Man Honored (Page 3)
  J. F. CLARKE, M. D., of Fairfield has been greatly honored by the appointment of chief surgeon of the 1st regiment, The doctor is one of our foremost surgeons and this honor coming as it does, almost unsolicited, is evidence of his popularity and an honor to Fairfield as well. The doctor is quite elated over this appointment and well he may be, as this is a high as well as a most responsible commission. The JOURNAL and his many friends heartily congratulate the doctor on this appointment.

Resolutions (Page 3)
    Fairfield, Iowa, May 5, 1898.
  The following resolutions were adopted by a unanimous vote on Wednesday evening, May 4th, 1898:
  Whereas, war has been declared between the United States and Spain, and already large bodies of men are enlisting into the service of their country.
  Whereas the underlying principles of Pythianism teaches us that we should protect suffering humanity, to love, honor and protect our country, our homes and our families, that a true Knight is the champion and the defender of suffering humanity always and everywhere. Therefore be it
  Resolved, By Forest City lodge, No. 37, Knights of Pythias, that in order to discharge a part of the debt of national patriotism that we owe, that the dues of any member of this lodge who has or shall enlist in the army or navy of the United States during the present war with Spain, shall be paid from the funds of the lodge, during the term of such service and the chancellor commander and the keeper of records and seals are hereby ordered to draw orders for the same as needed; and it is hereby made a special duty of the keeper of records and seals to keep in communication with any such members when it is possible to do so, in order that this lodge may render such members aid and assistance whenever required.
  Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to Brother Hugh C. STEVENSON, 1st lieutenant; Wilson REED, 2nd lieutenant; and Private Charles S. YOUMAN, of Company M, 2nd regiment, Iowa national guards, now located at Camp McKinley, Des Moines, Iowa, and to such other brothers who may enlist in the future, and that this lodge has for them its best wishes for their welfare and for their safe return home.

LOCAL NEWS (Page 3)
From Wednesday's Daily.
  The forecast of the weather bureau gives rain tonight and Thursday.
  Miss Daisy CHESTER, of Chicago, is visiting her father, S. J. CHESTER.
  L. E. MOORE went to Keosauqua this morning to visit friends for a few days.
  Miss Anna LAIRD returned last evening from a week's visit with friends in Eldon.
  D. A. LONG, of Eldon, who came down yesterday on business, returned today on No. 15.
  Mrs. Bert WIGGINS is enjoying a visit from her sister, Miss Fannie LONG, of Richland.
  Ed. MOSS, whose head quarters are now at Newton, Kas., is looking after some of his Fairfield interests this week.
  Sheriff BLACK went to Moulton this morning on official business. He was in Coppock yesterday serving a writ of execution.
  A. J. STUMP, of the Ottumwa Press , who has been looking after that paper's interest in this place, left for his home this morning. He reports the Press as flourishing.
  Mrs. Luvena OSWALD, nee Miss Luvena JONES, is expecting soon to spend some time visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. JONES. Mrs. OSWALD's home is now in South Omaha.
  Marriage license were issued yesterday to Wm. VEACH and Miss Matilda CLOVERDILL and Vance PALM and Bridgett KENNEDY. The latter couple were married at 7:30 this morning at St. Mary's church by Father NODLER.

From Thursday's Daily. (Page 3)
  Mrs. Mace CEINKENBEARD (sic - CLINKENBEARD), of Libertyville, was in town today.
  Geo. BOOS, of Lockridge, was transacting business in the city this afternoon.
  J. J. ISRAEL, of Perlee, father of W. W. ISRAEL, is visiting his sister in Albia this week.
  A marriage license was issued today to Mr. Harvie H. CONDER and Miss Alta N. WEBBER, both of Round Prairie township.
  This is a dull day at the courthouse, though the offices are quite busy on monthly books and reports. The most important item of interest is the case BURNETT vs. DAELY, wherein there is involved $360 with interest, an account of which is given in another place.
  At the county jail Sheriff BLACK has a United States prisoner. He is named William BURNS and hails from Ottumwa. He was recently charged and found guilty of selling intoxicating liquors without a license and as a consequence he will serve out at $500 fine and nine months in the county jail.
  In the treasurer's office at the courthouse there is displayed a handsome Cuban flag. Treasurer HOPKIRK is quite patriotic and wishes to show his enthusiasm by displaying a representation of the country which has brought the United States and Spain into war with each other. It seems some parties have taken exception to the display of these colors and Mr. HOPKIRK is quite warm in behalf of the country our forces are now defending. The action is right and in view of the fact that the United States and Cuba will do battle together for defense of our mutual interests, the colors of each country should be blended together or stand side by side.

From Friday's Daily. (Page 3)
  Frank GRIMES, of Brighton, is in town today.
  Thomas DAVIES, of Black Hawk township, was on our streets today.
  Henry PICKARD, of Pleasant Plain, was in the city today on legal business.
  Mrs. Chas. GAGE and sister, Miss Alice CORRY, spent today with friends in Birmingham.
  C. W. HODGEN and Will FRAZIER, of Pleasant Plain, are visitors at the county seat today.
  H. W. OGILBIE and daughter Cora, of Birmingham, were shopping in the city this morning.
  Mr. and Mrs. Frank MASSEY, formerly of this vicinity, have moved from St. Paul to a farm near Fairfield.
  W. D. BROPHY returned to Fairfield from Glendale yesterday and immediately left for Middleton to take the position of night operator.
  Geo. W. CHANDLER and Mr. SLOAN, of Henderson county, Illinois, shipped several car loads of feeding cattle to their farms today, which they had purchased from J. N. SMITH.

From Saturday's Daily. (Page 3)
  H. JOHNSON went to Birmingham this morning.
  Miss Bertha PEQUIGNOT, of Brookville, was in the city today.
  F. M. STEPHENSON, of Packwood, was in town this afternoon.
  Miss Emma LEWIS, of Libertyville, was among our visitors today.
  Miss Elgie FELL, of Packwood, is visiting her mother in this city today.
  Henry BORAKER, of Brighton, is transacting business with Fairfield people today.
  J. Wilbur DOLE, principal of the Libertyville high school, came up home this morning.
  Mrs. Lewis CANADY is quite sick at her home north of town. She has been sick for several days.
  O. F. and Albert LINBON (sic - LINDBOM?), of Salina, were pleasant callers at our office today. They are prominent farmers of that vicinity.
  Seekers after gold are often disappointed. Seekers after health take HOOD's Sarsaparilla and find it meets every expectation.
  Mr. Marion STEPHENSON and daughter, of Packwood, were among the city visitors today. Miss STEPHENSON is taking the examination for a county school diploma.
  R. F. McCLAIN brought five young wolves to town this morning and sold them to Auditor HORN. They were captured on Mr. McCLAIN's farm in Cedar township.
  Rev. H. S. CARPENTER goes to Birmingham this evening where he will conduct the services in the Free Methodist church in that place in the absence of the pastor, Rev. MEEKER, who is in Omaha.
  Thirty-one pupils are taking the annual examination for county school diplomas at County Superintendent SWAN's office. All the townships in the county but Cedar and Round Prairie are represented.
  Messrs. Hugh FINLEY, of Doud's Station, and Harry SMITH, of Oceola, and Miss Maggie SMITH, of Mt. Pleasant, who have been visiting their cousin, Miss Maud DAUGHERTY left this morning for a visit with friends at Douds Station.
  Harvey SLACK, editor of the Batavia Chronicle , was doing business in town today. Mr. SLACK is a bright writer and a rustler in the newspaper field. His good work is being appreciated by Batavia business in the very liberal patronage accorded his paper and we are pleased to note his prosperous condition.
  Joseph KURTZ, a prominent Germanvilleite, was doing business in town today. Mr. KURTZ is patriotic and takes papers enough to keep posted regarding the situation between the United States and Spain. He was a pleasant caller at the JOURNAL office and expressed himself pleased at the improvements being made by the present management.
  The National Maine Monument committee have asked that Sunday, May 8th, be set apart in all the churches of the United States for memorial services in honor of the men, whose lives were lost in Havana harbor on the night of February 15, and to devote the offerings of such a service to help make their fame lasting. The evening service in the Lutheran church tomorrow evening will be a "Maine Memorial Service."
  Sheriff TEETER changed cars here yesterday for Mt. Pleasant. He had with him an insane person whom he was taking to the Mt. Pleasant asylum. On his return he stopped for a short visit with the JOURNAL editors. He expressed some warm commendations of our efforts here which we appreciate very much. Sheriff TEETER is serving his fifth term as sheriff of Washington county and is probably the most noted sheriff in the state of Iowa. We accept, of course, our own sheriff BLACK. We would not bank very much on a culprit these two men were after.

Wreck on the Burlington. (Page 3)
  A bad wreck occurred on the Burlington toad at Whiterbeast, between Chariton and Lucas, yesterday morning about 5 o'clock. The Burlington flyer, east bound No. 6, had a head end collision with west bound local freight No. 91. Both trains were making good time at the time of the wreck and the freight train was badly smashed up, the wrecking being piled along the track for several hundred feet. The engine of the passenger train was damaged to some extent but the rest of the train was not injured. Engineer Tom WALKER of the passenger train, had a broken leg by jumping and his fireman was slightly bruised. It is reported that a tramp riding the blind baggage on the passenger train was fatally hurt, but the report has not been verified. After the wreck the freight cards took fire and fifteen were burned. No passengers were hurt although all had a severe shaking up. The wreck was all cleared away in a short time and trains were soon running as usual. The cause of the collision is not known.

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS. (Page 3)
For the week ending April 30, 1898.
April 30.--Wm. KRUMBOLTZ & W to Lewis and Bert F. w pt nw4 sec 1-73-9 . . . . . . . . $1140.00
May 4.--Elgie FELL to D. N. LYON lot 5 blk 6 Houghton's add to twn Prckwood Ia (sic) . . . . . 400.00
May 6.--B. F. BLACK sheriff to Caroline FLINSPACH lot 4 blk 1 Gage's add to city of Fairfield, Ia . . . . 1206.70

Election of Teachers. (Page 4)
  The board of school directors met in the office of W. G. ROSS last night, for the purpose of electing teachers for the ensuing year:
  Miss Lizzie LOCKE was elected principal of the Logan building; S. A. POWERS, principal of the Franklin building; J. W. DOLE, first assistant; Miss Nellie TOWNSLEY, second assistant.
  The following is a list of the teachers elected:
  Anna WHITE, Kate MANN, Mary E. BEAN, Jennie R. CLARKE, Ida RANEY, Kate BONFIELD, Nannie PERRY, Elizabeth HOCHULY, Hattie JORDAN, Velm L. SNOOK, June CHIDESTER, Flora BRADLEY, Alice CONDIT, Jessie BAKER, Laura MAHON and Nellie JORDAN.

LOCAL NEWS (Page 4)
From Monday's Daily.
  W. L. ALEXANDER, of Batavia, was noticed in the city today.
  J. W. GREEN spent Sunday in Brighton, returning this morning.
  Mr. Wm. B--DY (errant paper bit - BRADY? BRODY?), of Richland, was in the city on business today.
  Mr. and Mrs. CHILCOTT, of Salina, were transacting business in town today.
  Mr. and Mrs. John CRAWFORD, of Cedar township, were trading in our city today.
  Mr. SMITH and sister, Miss Stella, of Four Corners, spent Sunday at the home of Mr. John BOOS.
  Miss Fannie LONG has returned to her home in Richland, after an extended visit with her sister, Mrs. Bert WIGGENS.
  Court re-convened this afternoon with Judge ROBERTS on the bench, He is hearing the CABLE vs TEETER injunction suit.
  J. W. HUFF went to the country this morning to assist his son on the farm. We will venture that Mr. HUFF will make a capital farmer. He greatly regrets that he is compelled to be out of reach of the latest war news.
  Albert ROTH and Mr. HAMMER are enthusiastic fishermen. During the rain this morning they were arranging to start for the head waters of Cedar, in a cart. They had fishing poles of every description, tape measure and a liberal supply of liver, and we afterward saw Albert buying a 125 foot rope, what he wished it for we cannot imagine, unless it was to string the fish on. It strikes us that in bargaining for their supply we might overstock our larder. However, we will risk it. Albert's last year fish story was prodigious. His record shows a 29-pounder, hung up and skinned like a beef. We will have a regular fish market.
  John KRUMBOLTZ, living in the county, brought in the scalp of a wolf cub yesterday afternoon and received the bounty of $2.00. Auditor HORNE is doing a rushing business in wolf scalps this spring.
  Three young men, strangers in the city, made quite an exhibition of themselves on our streets last night. They were gloriously drunk and seemed bent on "doing the town." Two of them were persuaded to go to the hotel and go to bed, but the third was too decidedly "loaded" to walk. Sheriff BLACK found him lying in front of BALL & YOUNG's feed store and took him in charge. The sheriff was compelled to convey his prisoner to the lockup in a wheelbarrow. We would have given our chances of being elected alderman to have seen the jolly sheriff wheeling the adult infant. The "bottle" was not allowed. The fellow was tried in Justice WILSON's court this morning, plead guilty, and was fined five dollars and costs, amounting in all to about twelve dollars. The next time that young man goes on a "spree" it will be outside of Fairfield.

From Tuesday's Daily. (Page 4)
  Wm. SMITH, of Krum, is in town today.
  Mrs. KNOWLES is spending the day with her son in Libertyville, who is the Rock Island agent at that place.
  A new town pump was put in the well on the southeast corner of the square today. Step up and have a drink.
  Dr. J. F. CLARKE went to Des Moines today to assume his new duties as chief surgeon as the 1st regiment at Camp McKinley.
  A marriage license was issued last evening to John W. DAVIDSON and Mae A. INGHAM, both of this city, and the young couple were married by Rev. J. A. BOATMAN last night.
  Ensign Noble E. IRWIN, of Greenfield, Ohio, one of the two officers who were wounded in DEWEY's conflict at Manila, is a nephew of an uncle of Mr. Perry KING, our fellow townsman.
  County Treasurer HOPKIRK visited in Lockridge over Sunday. He says the Lockridge people are anxious to get war news and we will assure them that they can get the very latest news from the JOURNAL.
  The latest word from Des Moines is to the effect that the Second regiment, I. N. G., rechristened the fiftieth Iowa Volunteers, will be the first of the Iowa troops to leave Des Moines, they having been ordered to Chickamauga.
  In court today, in the injunction case of Geo. W. CABLE, Jr., vs Elmer TEETER, the evidence was all taken and the case submitted to the court. The judge took it under advisement and pending his decision, court was adjourned until 1 p. m. tomorrow.
  A marriage license was issued today to James Mulford BURNETT, of Clayton, Illinois, and Miss Mary FORDYCE, of this city. Their wedding takes place at six o'clock this evening at the residence of Dr. FORDYCE, the bride's father, in this city.
  Elder GOSSICK, of Liberty township, delivered a lecture at the Chandler school house last Sunday afternoon on "Bible Study." His audience were highly pleased and an effort will be made to have him repeat the lecture. The address showed deep study and a thorough knowledge of the bible.
  A letter received here from a member of Company D 2nd, Regiment, (the Washington company) state that their regiment expects to go south in a short time. One regiment is to go as soon as it can get ready, and General LINCOLN favors the 2nd, so they will probably get to go. The Fairfield boys are all right and their quartet is making quite a reputation for itself.
  A gang of horse traders arrived in town this morning and opened up a horse market on the west side of the park. They had two wagons and a number of led horses, and some of them were positively the "worst we ever saw." They didn't look as if they were able to travel at all, but we suppose they travel over considerable territory in a day. The traders were putting them through their paces on the street, and they made quite an exhibition.
  A license was issued today to Agustus D. REED, of Fairfield township, and Miss Anna M. KELLER, of Cedar township. They are to be married in this city this evening, but we failed to learn where the ceremony is to be performed.