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M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-06-26

New FIGURING SHRUB.-The January
number of the Horticulturalist gives plate
and notice of shrub found in Madison CO.,
North Carolina, said to be nameless and
undescribed variety ofthe rhododendron, the
flower of which is only second in magnif-
cence to the magnolia grandiAora. 1t grows
to the height of four or five feet, and is east
ly transplanted and cultivated. 1t is stated
that no American flower exceeds this in
beauty. Its color is bright crimson, ap-
preaching scarlet, and the panicles are COM
posed of twenty Of thirty flowers, forming a
conical mass, nearly as large as a mans
head. The leaves are evergreen, Of deep
color. The spot where it was found is on
the top of an almost inaccessible mountain.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-06-26
Quoting British Authorities.

British precedents in our courts are con
sidered standard authorities for reference on
doubtful points Of law. The late Judge
Daniel, of Virginia, used to tell with great
glee how, when young man on the circuit,
he saved client life, solely because the
opposite counsel quoted from British author
tiles. 1t occurred during the last war, when
the English squadron under Admiral Cock
bum was ascending the Potomac river, burn
ing and plundering the villages along its
banks. A negro man was arranged for the
murder OF one of his own color the offence
was clearly proved, and the only chance for
his escape was slight informality in the
indictment. The prosecuting attorney, in
reply 20 Mr.. Daniel S defence Of his client,
quoted from British authorities, showing
clearly that the ground taken BY the latter
was untenable. While he was quoting and
speaking, at intervals, bang! bang bang
went the cannon from the British squadron.
Daniel rose to answer, and with great TACT
seized hold Of the strong point OF his oppo-
nent's cause; turning it completely against
him.
Gentlemen. said he to the justices on
the bench "the prosecuting attorney quotes
on this occasion, British autorities! British
gentlemen Can there be any
one in this court room, except himself, so
dead to feelings of patriotism. as at such a
to listen to British authorities,
when British cannon are shaking the very
walls Of this court house to their foundations
| pause for a reply"
Up jumped one Of the justices, highly
excited at this appeal, and thus addressed
the prosecuting attorney:
Look here, Mr.. A *****, you had bet
ter strike bee line from this court house,
with your British authorities, or III commit
you! Prisoner, you can go! Crier, adjourn
the Court British authorities be id %
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-06-26

CURIOUS INSTINCT OF PLANTs.--Hoare,
in his treaties on the vine, gives a striking
exemplifcation of the instinct of plants. A
bone was placed in the strong, but dry clay
Of vine border. The vine sent out lead
ing, or tap-root, directly through the clay to
the bone. In its passage through the clay
the main root threw out no fibres but whe n
it reached the bone, it entirely covered it
by degrees, with the most delicate and mi
mute fibrCs, like lace, each one sucking a
sore in the bone. On this luscious NOR sci
Of bone would the vine continue to feed as
long as any nutriment remained to be ex-
tracted.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-06-26

PoPPIEG THE QUEsTIoN.-"What strange
thing is acquaintance J" said beautiful girl
the other day to friend of ours-"A year
ago we had not seen each other-many a
season had rolled its course, bringing hope,
happiness and perchance sorrow to each,
without the cognizance of the other and
notO zoe are so intimate" Our friend saws
she looked SO lovely he could not help press
ing her delicate cheek--he asked her eff he
had aught to do with the happiness of her
future" "You are in all my dreams of the
coming days." replied she. They are to be
married next month. We consider this one
of the neatest "poppins," especially as it
happens in leap year.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-06-26

CLOVER FOR MANURE.-The American
Agriculturalist strongly recommends the
turning under of crops Of clover as means
of fertilizing the soil. 1t thus answers those
who contend that is simply putting back in
to the ground crop grown from it:
If we take box of earth containing
say 600 pounds, and weigh it carefully, and
then sow an ounce of cloverseed in it, we
can continue to remove successive crops un-
til we have taken off more weight of clover
than the entire weight of earth in the box at
first and this, too, without adding anything
but the puest water. After we have re-
moved this crop, we shall find the box of
earth to weigh more than 500 pounds Qts
original weight, at least, nearly as much
more as the weight of the roots remaining
in the contained SOIL The clover grown has
been derived from the air and such is the
case with all plants. The principal food
comes from the atmosphere, from which it
has been extracted by the surface of the
leaves.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-06-26
1856. MAY ARRIVAL. 1856
SECOND SPRING STOCK

T +. TOWELL, Survivor of Pursell &,
e. Towel, Portsmouth, o. Having Just OPEN
ed our second stock of Foreign and Domestic
Dry Goods, Hats, Caps, Bonnets and Notions. we
invite an early call from our friends and custo-
mers.
Many styles Of foreign goods having declined
during the last few weeks, we are enabled to offer
such goods at very low prices. -S.
Our stock in extent will be found as LARGO as
any we have ever opened. As regards prices we
will be found to compare favorabiy with those of
any other western jobbing House. Having fa-
cities for the purchase of goods on the very best
Of terms, we intend not to be undersold. -,
j. T.. TOWEL,
Survivor Of Pursell & lowell.
may l5-h
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-06-26
TREATMENT OF CHRONIC DISEASE.

IDRS. L. g. j. W. BARBER, will devote special
~ attention TO the treatment of Chronic Dis
cases. And believing, as we do, that no Physc-
ian who is engaged in the active duties of gen.
eral practice, has tinse to gyo thegp diseases that
attention which they must have, if they arc sue
cessfuly treated, one of this firm will hereafter
devote his exclusive attention to this branch of the
profession; and from our experience heretofore
we can assure the public that great majority OF
Chronic Diseases can be cured Below We mention
q few that We treat with success.
Dyspepsia, Rheumatism, Liver Complaint, Ep-
ilepsy, Scorfula, Spinal diseases, Uterine Affect
IONS Cancer, Fistula, Piles, Ulcer Diseases of the
Eye, Skin, Kidneys, &C. In the treatment Of
Cancer, we do not rely on the knife, for the reas-
on that it will not permanently cure this disease
We have for several years treated Cancer by the
local application of medicines that will remove
the entire cancerous mass and also the roots,
which cannot be removed with the knie,) then
heal the ulcer with suppuration. Every case OF
Cancer, unless it has been standing so long that
the system has given way and become impregna-
ted with the disease, can be speedily and perma-
nently cured this way.
We treat Fistula upon the same plan, except
where the case is obstinate, when we have recourse
to the igature, and with complete success in eve
ry case.
Persons wishing treatment for Cancer or Fistu-
10, should come to Chillicothe, where they will
seen daily while under treatment We would
also call especial attention to the treatment of dis
eases of tho Throat and Lungs, by the initiation
of medicated Vapor; the old plan of taking the
medicine into the stomach has always been un-
satisfactory, but by Medicatcd Inhalation we can
bring the Medicated Vapor in contact with the
Mucous Lining of the air passages and air cells,
and tits very efficient in removing diseases of
those parts. For removeing diseases ef
the Throat, Bronchitis and Asthma, this
treatment is almost infallible.
We make extensive use of Electricity,n the
treatment of all nervous diseases. Paralysis will
be greatly benefited, and if of recent standing,
permanently cured by its use.
AS above stated, one member Of this firm will
give exclusive attention to the treatment ofthis
class Of diseases. He will visit patients, when de-
sired, in, this or the adjoining counties. The
other will always be found, when not absent on
professional business, at their office and residence
on Paint street, nearly opposite the Market House
Chillicothe, Ohio.
DR.. l.. BARBER will be at the "Western Ho-
tel in Macarthur, on the 10th and 11th ofJune.
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M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-06-26

Corn FoRAGE.-The Western Agricul-
turist urges upon farmers the benefit Of more
extensive sowing of corn for forage.
Its yield is immense, and cattle are very
fond oft, and thrive we'll when fed on the
leaves and stalks. For feeding green during
the summer, to milch COWS, the increase OF
milk is greater than any other food. A
crop can be sown either broadcast or in drills
using from one and half to two bushels ol
seed per acre.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-06-26

What kind of band do young ladies' like
the best! Husbands, to be sure.
Three things as good as their betters---
dirty water to extinguish fire, homely wife
to blind man, and wooden sword to a
coward.
"Sam, how do you like the knife sold
you last week J" $50, so. 1t is not so We.
ry sharp yet you managed to shave me with
it."
Man is wonderful creature to sup. He
can supply, sup-plant, sup-pu.e, sup plcate,
suppose suppress, support, sup-soup, and
sup-on.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-06-26
no sTOCK RAISERs

OF VINToN AND ADJOINING COUNTIES.
HAVE just received from Kentucky, two very
L superior Jacks, of the Maltese stock, which !
goth of March until the 10th of July, at the stable
Of the subscriber on DIR. VOLTS farm. Terms,
$500 to insure. The highest price will be paid
in cash for all the colts at weaving time. A for
feiture Of insurance to all owners of mares who
part with them before they are known to be with
colt. g, b, BOUTWELL,.
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M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-06-26

ITEMS FOR THE LADIEs.-Lady readers,
will the following hints be useful Brit.
annia should be first rubbed gently with a
wooden cloth and sweet oil, then washed in
warm suds, and rubbed with soft leather and
whiting. Thus treated, it will retain its
beauty to the last. New iron should be grad.
ually heated at first; after ii has become in
jured with the heat, ii is not likely to crack,
II is good plan to put new earthenware in
to water, and let it heat gradually until il
boils-then cool again. Brown earthenware
particularly; may be toughened in this way
A handful Of wheat Or rye bran, thrown in
while boiling, will preserve the glazing, SC
that it will not be destroyed by acid or salt
Clean a brass kettle, before using it for cook
ing, with salt and vinegar.
The oftener carpets ore shaken, the longer
they will wear. The dirt that collects under
grinds out the threads. If you wish to pre-
serve your teeth, always clean them thor
oughly after you have eaten your last meal
at night. Woolen should be washed in
very hot su9s, and not rinsed. Lukewarm
water shrinks woolen goods. Never allow
ashes to be taken up in wood, or put into
wood. Always have your matches and
lamp ready for use in case of sudden alam.-
Have important papers altoge ether, where
you can lay your hands on them at once in
case of fire. Do not wrap knives and forks
in woolens. Wrap them in good strong pa
per. Steel is injured by lying in woolen.-
Old bread may be made almost as good as
new, by dipping the loaf in cold water, then
putting it in :he oven after the bread is
drawn, or stove, and let it heat through
lsinglass is most delecate starch for fine
muslinS. When boiling common starch,
sprinkle in little fine salt; in will prevent
its sticking. Some use sugar.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-06-26

A recent number of the Kilkenny Senti-
mel Irish) furnishes the following specimen
OF "bull, horns and ALL" In its "News b,
the America" it says: "National presiden
tial conventions were held at Princeburph
Philadelphia. Only two names, George
Saw and Milliard Philmare, have yet been
announced"
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-06-26
STEAM FURNITURE FACTORY,
w ADT DOONfC JN H

JAOhoON, OHIO.
IT n. HOWELL would respectfully in
LIE form tho citizens of Vinton County. tina
he has added to his establishment steam en-
CINE and other improvements, which now enabl
him to make and sell Furniture as cheapiy as th,
same can be obtained in Cincinnati. AZ an av;
dence Of this he will sell warranted article q
Chairs for $3.50 per sett and the like quality O
bedsteads at the same price. Give him call.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-06-26

CATTERPILLARs.-The Norfolk Argus
states that there are imme nse quantities Of
these destructive insects in the surroundi n g
country, more than have been for many
years. The young leaves of the sweet gum
and other trees are greedily and quickly de-
vouredby these voracious little creatures.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-06-26

FATTENIEG OF LIVE STocK.-The Mich.
igan Farmerrecommends, now that the sea.
son of sigh prices for grain products is over
that Western Farmers turn their attention
more to the rearing and fattening, on the
most economical and systematic method, Of
live stock for the Eastern market.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-06-26
Jim, did you ever study grammar !

Il Qlu.
'What case is Squire C-r
Hes an objective case
How so!'
Because he objects to paying his sub.
scription that he has been owing for five
years or more
what is noun!'
Don't know; but know what re-nown is.
well, what is it z
Running off without paying the printer
and getting on the black list as delinquent.
Good. What is a conjunction -
"a method of collecting outstanding sub
scription in conjunction with constable
Never employed by printers until the las
extremity.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-06-26

SEED SowING.-The Gardeners Chroni-
Gle contains table showing the number of
seeds of our common crops actually sown
per square foot in ordinary farm practice,
from which it seems that of wheat IA to %
seeds are sown barley, 80 to 10 fax, 800
to $50; clover, 100 to 40. 1t seems use
less to try to obtain 300 or 400 plants of fax,
or $50 of clover, on every square foot we
oWs.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-06-26

A veritable entry made by an R. s. of'the
order reads thus :
after gwine through the vewzel fawns,
there was acollecshun taken up, but nothin'
was taken in.'
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-06-26

A NEW. Steam ENGNE-Has been-Sskt,
vented in Philadelphia. 1t has four cylin-
ders, attached todbe3sCeP piece, crossing
one another at rigltk ahgles-consequ
there are ten pieces attached to each other
Steam is let in at the bottom, forcing up the
pistons in the two vertical cylinders, at the
same time exhausting the steam from the up.
per ones. This has The effect of changing
the centre of gravity, the upper end becom,
ing the heaviest. The pistons are weights
OF 25O pounds, consequently every change
gives weight OF five hundred pounds each
time the steam enters. No cross heads, pis.
ton rods, cranks or slides are required, bui
merely pully for the band, which is placed
at the end Of the shaft. The inventor claim;
that this machine will effect great saving
of fuel.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-06-26
w II. BROWN 4 co..

.nEALERS IN BOOTS, SHOES, HATS, CAPS,
IL Carpet Sacks, &C., Next door to p. Kinney
q Co.'s Bank, Front Street, Portsmouth, Ohio,
have received an entirely new and very heavy
stock Of tho above named articles, and are pre-
pared to accommodate customers at the lowest
prices. Orders respectfully solicited 36f
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-06-26

LADIES' MEAsuREMENT.-We are curl.
GUS to know how many feet in female arith.
metic go to mile, because we never met
with ladys foot yet whose shoe was moi
to say the very least, a mile too big for her.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-06-26
THE McARTmUR HOUSE.
AND STAGE OFFICE.

NNIE OFFICEa
MAIN STREET, OPPOSITE POST OFFICE,
M,ARTHUR, OHIO.
TOSEPH kALER, PTOprietor.-Passen-
O rsstopping at this House can take the Coach
every morning for Jones' Station where connec-
toni made with the Marietta Cincinnati Rail-
road, and also with the Coach for Athens and
other points south and east.
The proprietor assures all who favor him with
aeall, that no means will be spared to make them
comfortable and at charges to suit the times.
April 8, ls56.-tf.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-06-26
NOTICE TO SCHOOL TEACHERS-

TINE Board Of School Examiners of Vintcn
Il county, will hold their regular meetings for
Saturday of every Month, ,at the School Room
in Macarthur, commencing at 10 o'clock A. NJ.
Atevery examination certificate of good NOR
al character, recently signed by at least two res
ponsible persons, will be required of each candi-
date. By order Of the Board.
dec655-1y OF. CUNNING, Sec'y.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-06-26
PURSELL A. CORDON,

(suRvtvoRs or PURsRLL, GORDON A COL
TMP0RTERS AND DEALERS IN QUEENS
i ware, China and Glass. Also Lamps and nsp
Table Cutlery, No. l, Enterprise Bundings,\tN
Front Street, Portsmouth Ohio. w
ky-Assortments selected and packed by Us for
Furnace Stores and the country trade, always on
hand. n86u
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-06-26

II honest men are the salt of the earth,
pretty girls may be said to be the sugar.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-06-26
B. W. CUNNING. II. DENsNoRE
II. DENSMORE 4 CO.,

IMPORTERS AND WHOLESALE DEALERS IN
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC LIQUORS,
Also, Ale, Cider and Mineral Water,
NO. q, FRONT ST., GOLD STAND OF HUGH REILLY, J
PORTSMOUTH, OHIO.
TNHE above named firm would respectfully in
L form the citizens of Vinton and the adioin-
ing countless that they are prepared to fill orders
for anything in their line on the shortest notice
and at the lowest rates.
-. They have on hand large stock and arc con-
tinually receiving direct from Europe the best
brands Of French and German Wines, and Hol-
land Gin, Brandies &C., particularly designed for
medicinal purposes Also, q very extensive guam
dty. Of Domestic liquors of assorted kinds and
various brands.
The firm intend to make It the interest Of deal
ers to trade with them, by means of fair dealing,
strict attention to business and small profits. Of
this fact the trade will become convinced by Civ
ing the firm fair trial apl2itf
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-06-26

OAKES & TRACY,
JA&S. FOSTER&CO

DRlNTlNG3PRESS Manufacturers, corner Of
l. Seventh Y Smitb. streets, CRoMNArI, have
constantly on hand, Power, Hand, Card, Embos-
sing, Copperplate Qpd Lithographic Presses. Al
Reglet, Chases, Composing Sticks, and Printin9
materials of every description.
~ Presses furnished at lower rates than at any
other establishment in the United States. [jan7,6s
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-06-26
JAMES McGILLIVRAY.
SADDLE AND HARNESS MAN.

AT his old stand opposite J. X. & D. WiPs.
Main Street, Macarthur, Ohio,
Ga Respectfully informs his Gus
AS toners and the public generally that
he is NOV prepared to supply all demands, in the
way of saddles, Buggy, Coach and Team Har-
ness, Collars, Whips and Spurs, and every other
article connected with the trado-all manufactur-
ed cut Of the best materials and by the best of
workmen. Give him q call and examine work
and'prices before you purchase elsewhere. s5tf
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-06-26
III, r.. BROWN.

UTATCHMAKER AND JEwELER, MAR
w ket Street, two doors from the State Bank,
Portsmouth. Ohio. Watches and clocks cleaned
and repaired carefully, and Warranted. Jewel
~ repaired, Hair Work executed, &c.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-06-26
II. A. BRATTON.

A TToRNEY AT LAW, Macarthur, O., will
"A practice in Vinton and adjoining counties.-
OFFIoE-o9e door east Of the Court House.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-06-26
'. D. L. TRAoY. JOHN s. DAvy
CUTLER & BROWN,

IMPORTERS OF AND WHOLESALE DEALERS IN
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC LIQUORS.
NO. 2, PIG IRON CORNER, FRONT STREET,
PORTSMOUTH, ONO,
A FULL AND COMPLETE ASSORTMENT
IA Of Rye, Bourbon and Rectifed Whiskey.-
Also, pure Brandies, Wines, &C., &C. Particular
attention paid to country traders and their orders
are solicited. Cash paid for country produce.
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M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-06-26
Il. f.. BINGHAM,

A TTORNEY AT LAW, Macarthur, O., will
N practice in Vinton and adjoining countiss.-
OFFIcE-three doors west of the Post Office.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-06-26
j. Q. AVER,
Practical and ANALYTICAL Chemist.

WELL, MASS.
AND SOLD BY
Geo. B. Will and E. A. BTatton, MArthur, @. /,
J. Vores, Albany; DR.. J. H. G. Miller, JnckscnC.
H. and by dealers in medicine everywhere.
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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-12-31

"I see plainly" she said. "that you are
not my parents. My father and mother and
brothers must have died when | was all in
FAINT, leaving me to the care and affection of
strangers! L will 60 to seek my relations
in the land Of shadows. They will be glad
to; see me, and console me for the misery
have suffered"
"She FASTENED from the lodge. stepped
into a canoe, and padded swiftly for yon-
der cliff. Her friends watched her moves
ments with silent terror, until thN saw her
touch the shore and climb the jagged height;
then they cried out in remorse, and ran to
arrest her purpose. But they were too late
to reach the spot: They saw her upon the
summit, and the words of her death song
wers>borne mournfolly to their ears. They
shouted their sorrow, they promisedin vain |;
if she heard their wild adjurations, she heed
ed them not, but scorned their late ,repen.
tance. She chanted her. wrongs, called on
the Great Spirit, ed,her. arms in the air,
and leaped from tile dizzy height. The wa
tiers of the lake closed over her; aud her
.conscience.stricken relatives saw her no
moro - =.