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Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1867-01-24
Governors Message.
We give balow brief abstract Of the
message of Governor Cox:

We give balow brief abstract Of the
message of Governor Cox:
The financial condition of the State is
satisfactory. 90 the 18Th cf Move mber
there was an unexpended balance in the
Treasury of Sl,02l, ,784 Al, after expen-
dituIes amounting 10 nearly seven and
half millions. According 10 the Audi.
tors estimate the burdens of taxation
FOR the curront 5oaF viii be iighHgued-
nearly S., 100000, and still leave ball
ance, over an estimate covering ell ex-
pensop, of S328, ,287 05 in the Treasury
on the 18Th of November next. The
public debt is also being rapidly reduced.
Over one million was paid off during the
past year, and when the January dues
ara met, the total debt will be Sl1 BAL
745 81, against S12,9l2,O14 Is. At
this rate the entire deb! ought to be dis,
charged in the next Fix years, without
increasing taxation.
The Governor recommends o modii.
CillOn vi lhS law sbOheInlhS iue Otate
Treasurer in the management of the idle
balances in the severel funds. Without
any increased risk Of loss, authority to
make tenn mporafy transfers would save in,
terest to the State, amounting to from
$40, 900 to $4,000 per anhum.
The expenses Of the penitentiary still
exceed the receipts from co0Eict labor by
over S16,040. Three-fourths of the
cOuVic!s are under thirty years of age,
and the Governor suggests whetherit is
not advisable to separate young offenders
from the old, and modify the discipline
for them. ~
He advocates the adoption Of the Con-
stitutional amendments. 4 l
The taltaxation of the State amount
ed in the aggregate to $21 900 900, of
which 100000 ore for State purposes
and nearly $l6,OOO,OOO for local pur-
poscs.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1867-01-24
Democratic State COnYen /.
ton.

THIS body met at, Columbus, Ohio, on the
morning Of the ever glorious and memoir
able 9th Of January. Tie number in atten.
dance was not quite so large q s at scme Of
the former State Conventions of the gallant
Democracy Of Ohio, but there was one con-
elusive fact that the solid men Of the Stale
we're in attdndanCe-every county and dis.
trict being fully represented. The dele.
gates present from Vinton County, were
DR.. II. c. Moore, Hon Al. Swain, and
Hon. Arch. Mayo.
At9 O'Clock in the morning the districts
met in primary meetings at the various
rooms selected for them and chose members
FOR the various comm ittess. At 10 o'clock
the Convention met and WAS called 10 order
BY Hon. J. g. Thompson, Chairman Of thu
Democratic State Central Committee.
DR.. ]. NJ. Christian, of Marion county
was chosen temporary Chairman, and A. ].
Mallsne, Of Hamilton, was chosen .secre.
tsry.
committees were next selected. This dis.
trict was represented on the Committee on
Credentials by John Rodgers, Of Ciallia, and
on the Committee on Permanent 0rganiza tion
Rules and Order of Business by J. W. New.
man, Of Scioto, and Committee of Resolu-
tions BY l, 7. Monshan, Of Jackson, and on
Committee To selecta State Central Com,
mittse by H. G. Moore, o. yinton. The
Convention then took q recess until II
o'closk. Met st Q o'clock. 7f'
The Chairman of the Committee on rul es
and Permanent Organization, reported as
follows: President-Hon. Geo. H. Pendle.
ton Vice President--Hon. John Larwill,
and one from each district in The State; sec-
Fetsry-W. g. Gould, and one Assistant
rom % Oh district in the State,
0nitsbing the Chair, Mr.. Pendleton made
an excellent speech, which We shall publish
in our NEXT issue. Isl sd
The next business in order was the nomi.
nation Of State ticket. The ticket nomi.
nstsd win DO found in the proper plaCs in
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1867-01-24
National Democratic Con-
venaiOn.-

Ara meeting of the National Demo.
cratic Resident Committee, held in Wash
ington on The evening of the 20tb ultimo.
HUu. eh1rles Mason presided. and Hon.
I. B. Florence acted as Secretary. The
object of the meeting was to discuss the
propriety and necessity of an early call
Of Democratic National Convention
II was. during the discussion, conceded
on all hands that the time had arrived
when the Democracy reinforced by al
persons and parties desiring a govern.
ment of constitutional liberty and law
should commence an active campaign.
We have no doubt that the committee
will call a Convention. There is Eo
man sounder or stronger in the Demo-
cratic faith than Judge Mason no man
more active than Col. Florence. Our
readers know that we are wholly and
emphatically in favor Of such Conven-
ton. We as truly believe as we believe
anything, that if the people Of this coun-
Try ever again enjoy lheT ancient free.
DON, it will be through, and 10 conse,
quenee Of, tho Democratic patty at the
next Presidential election. We want no
long platform, no multi,udious resolu>
lions. Enongh to declare our morto and
ann to be: The CONSTITUTION, the UN-
ION and the suprsmscy of LAW. We
must come backto this soon, or wo never
shall get back to It in our day. and nev.
CT CT in any day without fighting Tor it,
This is no time to idle or be indifferent
II liberty is worth having, IL is worth
working for.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1867-01-24

A child in ThetfOrd, w., was killed ..
few days ago by being bitten through the
neck by . horse. ~. 4, 7rst
0SE hundred and fifty tons Of .hay, prss4
sed and ready for shipment, were lately
sold at auction at Middlebury, w., for
fourteen dollars and fifty cents per ton "a
The snow drifts in Pittshold, Mass are
80 deep th at buildings story and half
high have only their roofs visible above
the snow, and the Strssss are like deep cut ,
canals.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1867-01-24

The PARDOSTNd PowER OF the, PREst
pENT.--Tbe act just passed by each branch
Of Congress to deprive the President of the
pardoning power, repeals the following Sec-
ton of the Cohfscation Act.
"SEcTroN 10. And be itfuther enacted, Thal
tie President is hereby authorized at an
time hereafter, by proclamation, 10 extend
10 persons who may have participated in the
existing rebellion, in any State orpart there
Of, pardon and amnesty, with such excep-
tion4, and atsueh time andiou such condi-
tons as he may deem cxpedient for the pub
lie welfare" , ~. fs ,gt.i
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1867-01-24
Am Opinion FrOm a High
ONGrePr.

GENERAL Butler said few dayspgo
at Providence, that grand politics, by
which he meant impeacbments and so
forth, are as imperative in times of peace
as grand tactics ere in times Of war; This
sounds very wise--ouly, what does the
gallant General mean by grand tactics
Because the only grand tactical opera
tions which he ever inauguratod were
those of Dutch Gap, wherein he only
succeeded 10 making useless gig4Dnc
ditch; Bermuda Hundred, where be sue
,ceoded in bottling HIMSELF and For'
Fisher, whore he wasted an immense
quantity Of Uncle Sans gunpowder IN
making himself ridiculOus.- lorh
Times. =
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1867-01-24
Dcmocratlc state TIokeI.

50
For Governor, fkc
ALLEN G. THURMAN, of Franklin.
Fer LieutenaEt Governor,
DANIEL s. UHL, of Holmes.
'9' For Treasurer,
Dr.c FULTON, Of crsw ford.
For Auditor,
JOHN McELwEE, at Butler.
For Attorney General,
FRANK II. HURD, of Knox,
For Judge of Supreme Court tse
Judge THOMAS NJ. KEY, of Hamilton.
For Controller of Treasury,
wMILLIAM SHERIDAN, of Williams.
For Board of Public Works,
ARTHUR HUGHES, of Cuyahoga
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1867-01-24

THE Democratic General Committee
Of New Haven, CONF, has opened a free
reading room 10 that city forahe benefit
Of those who desire reliable information
on the great political questions of. the
day. This is an excellent idea, and
should be adopted in every city, town
and villagain the country. Nowis the
time to difuse correct political senti-
ments, if those who hold them would
carry the Presidential election next year.
Will Democrats in the different States
please make note of thisP-N Y
World. sa
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1867-01-24

a white man in Nashville was fined atty
dollars for Trusting hiYself into . negro
ball.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1867-01-24

nG- During the Revolution, Washington
said he was afraid to march his little army
through Chester County PennsylvAnia, be-
cause of the Tories. That Is now one r of
the strongest Radical counties in the State.
-BostoH Post.
That is very natural. The Tories were
the lOyalists Of the Revolution, and pratsd.
of their "loyalty" as the Radicals do nov.
Both the old Tory and the modern Radical
have substantially the same creed.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1867-01-24

coming from them, which it could not do
were they not in the UNION. That being
thus in the UDf5n, they stand in an equal
footing with their sister States-States with
unequal rights-a thing unknown to the
Constitution. That by the express terms of
the Constitution, each State is entitled to
two Senators and due proportion Of Rep.
resentatives in the Congress, and 10 vote at
all elections of President and Vice Presi-
dent. That though these rights are subject
10 interruption by a state Of civil war be
extinguished, or in time of peace, be so much
even as suspended, without rlain violation
Of the constitution. That the assent of
three-fourths of all the States, whether res
resented in Congress or not il essential N
the validity Of Constitutional amendment
1nAt congress has nc power 10 deprive
osate oi us reserved rights and reduce II 10
perrltorlal condition. That therefore the
exclusion oJ the sO-called Congress Of all
representation from ten States the proposed
exclusion OF those States from all voice in
the next Presidential election, threatened
overthrow Of their State Governments. and
reduction Of those States to the condition of
territories, are, each and every one Of them
unconstitutional, and despotie measures, de.
structive not merely Of The rights of those
States, but also Of the rights Of every other
State in the Union. That those measures
are partsof the plan to nulify the Constitu.
tion, virtually overthrow the State Govern.
ments, toerect consolidated despotism on
their ruins, and TO establish apd perpetpate
tyrannical rule Of minority over ma
jority Of the. American people. That the
people cannot, without aloss Of their Iibsr-
ties, prosperity and honor, submit to such a
result, and we, therefore, in the hope that
the warning will be needed, and the danger
] to our institutions be psacsably aYerted, do
Litchfield enquirer., 1867-08-08

The House, before it's adjournment, was brought to vote on the question of strik- ing the word "male' from the state con- stitution. and to extend the suffrage to wo- nan. The vote when taken, showed 93 in its favor, so that really it lacked only IT votes of being carried. It is fact worthy of note that members of both parties voted for the measure, which would seem to indi- cate that if this question ever comes up to be leading question in any given canvass, new party lines will be drawn and the sep arate parties will go through process of reconstruction. MT. w. A. Croffut re- porter for the Courant, took special in- 5erest in this question, and was chiefly in- strumental in directing the attention of the House to it. When the subject was first suggested, no one seemed disposed to give 1t hearing, but as already shown, it gained friends every day. Among those who made themselves active and promi- | nent ill it's behalf were Gen. Lee of Guil- ford, and Messrs. Gates of Windham, Smith of Woodbury, Appell of Newtown, | Waller of New London, Rev. Mr. Benedict of Fairfield, besides many others. There can be no doubt of the fact that whenever women themselves, in body, take hold of this matter in earnest, the question can be carried. So long as they are indifferent, it
 will drag along slowly, and if that indif- ference continues, it may be generati on before it is carried in this state. It is 8 subject that should not be judged of un- der an impulse of prejudice or passion, but one that deserves to be carefully and soberly considered. .-Hartord Post.
Litchfield enquirer., 1867-08-08

STEAM ON COMMON RoADs.-The appli- cation of steam to common road travel has for years been matter of recurrent exper- iment, and from time to time instances of apparent practical success are reported, but so far, none of these seem to have become generally utilized. In France and Eng land carriages were long ago constructed capable of travelling with speed and safety over highways and streets; but we do not hear of their practical adaptation to ordi- nary locomotion either for passengers or merchandise.
 The latest experiment of this kind oc- cured in Boston the other day, and if newspaper report may be believed, the steam wagon would seem to be admirably adapted for purposes of light weight con- veyance through city and country. "A light, open buggy" says Boston paper, t on which were seated two men, came down Washington street yesterday, from the South End, with no visible means of locomotion save slight apparatus under the box. The vehicle came down the track just behind horse car; but when the cal stopped the buggy was turned aside and passed by the car, guided as easily as if a horse had been attached" This is even better than the French mechanical horse, ' SO much talked about in Paris at present.
Litchfield enquirer., 1867-08-08

more value than sand in sugar, or mud in molasses, except that it swells the measure or weight of that to which it is applied and cannot but be an injury to whatever ii is mixed with. It is mixed with white lead, that the lead may weigh more; it is ground il with the pulp, to make paper weigh heavier than it otherwise would, and we suppose would be put into flour, only that it is worth more per pound than flour. Ii IS found in Cheshire-and shafts are sunk 3 70 and 400 feet in the earth, from which l. is taken.
Litchfield enquirer., 1867-08-08
A SNORING STORY.

The following anecdote is told of gen. tleman who was able to see himself through under all circumstances.
 On one occasion he had been driving hard from morning untif night, over the rough roads in the neighborhood of Pitts burg, and alighted at the only comfortable looK-ng tavern in the place very hungry and very tired. Sticking on his eyeglass-his con- stant compaion. he being very near sight ed, he demanded roast fowl some good wine, and comfortable room for the night
 The landlord was exceedingly sorry" " but he couldn't give him comfortable room, the only place he could have to sleep in was double bedded room with another gentleman"
 ''Very we'll, sir, let me have the best room you've got. No man can do moro than that sir.
 After discussing his supper, he sought his room, "turned, in" and went to sleep.
 His slumbers were of short duration. Be fore long he was awakened by call from the other bed, ''Sir, sir!"
 ''Bless my soul!" cried D, thrust ing his glass to his eye, and endeavor- ing to peer through the dark, s:is the house on fire or are there bugs in youl bed?"
 Neither sir; but my dear sir, you snore so terribly that cannot sleep, sir. It is terrific, sir
 "Bless me, my dear sir? I am shocked that should have been so rude as to have snored in agentleman's presence, and he a stranger to me. Ireally ask your pardon sir, and beg you'll overlook it. It want intentional, I assure you."
 The apology was accepted: a good night was exchanged; and both parties went to sleep again.
 It was not long, however, before rumb- ling sound was heard from the polite gen tleman's bed, every moment growing loud CT and louder until at last it ended in { thunderous diapason. The other lodger driven almost to madness, started up anc exclaimed:
 "Good gracious! this is too much! I can T stand it! l say sir! siT !, siT!!! wake ul s.r?'
 1 'Bless my soul! we'll what's the matter 1 nor 9" cried out the offender, starting III ] in bed. "You seem to be very restless 1 sir"
 ''Restless I believe you!'' said the dis turbed gentleman. "You've been snorin. again, sir, worse than ever, and I canno i get to sleep"
 You don't say so! Have I been repeat ing my rudeness to a stranger? am reall, extremely sorry, my dear sir, but was real ly asleep; good night-night-night; yer, sor-sor- sorry"
 < And off he drowsed again, and in five minutes began snoring as loudly as ever until he was again awakened by his room mates complaints.
 Snoring agaln, have I sir?" said the un conscious offender. ''Well the fact is that l have had hard days journey and eater help it, have apologized twice and that is sufficient. I am now about to go t. sleep again; but allow me to inform you sir that if you wake me up again snoring or not snoring, shall proceed to give you the soundest thrashing you ever took ir the whole course of your life. Good night sir!''
 His slumbers were undisturbed for the r9st of the night.
Litchfield enquirer., 1867-08-08
WHOLE NO. 2253.

Certainly not, madam. Twas just going to remark to you that you must not feel slighte if unnoticed by me anywhere, ex- 'ept on the cars; for really we conductors have to be very careful about our acquaint- ance'
 "And the lady?" said we.
 "Sne looked quite silly as she drove of, B r ,plied John. ~
Litchfield enquirer., 1867-08-08

A RAILROAD ACQUAINTANCE western railroad conductor met the following capital
 ''incident of travel"
 "One day last week." said he, "there came on board the cars from one of the up country stations, a very pretty, genteel young lady, on her way to Cincinnati She was alone, so l waited on her to 8 good seat, and made her as comfortable as possi- ble. It was a few moments before the starting hour, and she was SO agreeable and so talkative that fingered and we had Q pleasant chat
 "Afterward. when collecting the tickets, she detained me again an instant, and gave me some fine peaches, which she said came from her friends orchard in the country, and l really began to think that I had not had so charming passenger for many a day. We arrived at the depot, and then I attended her to the carriage, handed her her calpet bag, and, after all, what do you think she said?"
 Now we thought of course, that the young lady would say very politely, Thank you, Sir, smile like gleam of sunshine, the carriage roll off, and our friend, the conductor would bow an adieu, and with sigh turn away and forget the matter, and we stated that as our natural supposition
 "No, said the conductor, she didn't say any such thing; but, just as her foot was on the step, she turned, and with sort of look I cannot describe, observed: You must consider this, sir, merely car &C., quaintance You must not expect to be recognized if we meet any where elsev"
 John drew long breath.
 "What did you say?" we asked.
 "Why, thought this rather uncivil, to say the least, so I replied very quickly :-
Litchfield enquirer., 1867-08-08
SHORTEST, AND QUICKEST ROUTE TO ALBANY. TROY AND
 THE WEST
H ousatonic Railroad.
 SUMMER ARRANGEMENT.

.Od and after May 9th, 1867 Passengs Trains will run as follows:
 LEAVE BRIDGEPORT. On arrival of Trains from New York New Fla
 ven aud Hartford EO.3O a. m. for Pittsfeld, connecting al
 Van Deusenvillt with train fol
 Albany 6. 45 p. rfl. for Pittsfeld.
 LEAVE PITTSFIELD On arrival Of Trains from Eolth Adams and
 Western Railroad. 800 8. for Bridgeport, New York,
 New Haven and Hartford. 800 p. m. for Bridgeport and New York
 by Rail Steamboas, and
 train for New Haven and Fl .rt-
 ford.
 SPECIAL Leave Great Burlington for Pittsfeld at a. m. Leave Pittsfeld for Great Burlington at t:lt pm.
 Merchandise Trains Through Daily. a5-tf J. H. S. R ING, suot.
Litchfield enquirer., 1867-08-08

HERE WE CoME.-There was wedding in Q church in @ village near Chicago re- gently, which was attended by crowd of people, the bride being famous belle in this section, and the bridegroom late ar my officer. There is story about him that was revived with great effect at the wedding. He was in the Western frontier service, and one day (so the story goes) he went to hunt bear He had been away from camp 8 few hours when his voice was heard faintly in the distance ex- claiming:-
 ''He1e oce come!
 In 8 little time the same cry was heard again, but nearer. and then it was repeated at intervals, nearer and louder; when final ly the brave captain emerged from 8 bit of woods near the camp, running at the top of his speed without coat, hat, or gun. In he came to camp shouting "Here we comer'
 ''Here who comesv' inquired brother officer
 "Why me and the game" gasped the officer, pointing to @ big bear who showed himself at the edge of the woods, took 8 look at the camp, and then with growl at missing his exported meal of the captain, disappeared in the woods again.
 But why didn't you shoot the bear and bring him imp inquired one.
 ''What's the use of shooting your gamer" said the captain testify, "when yCu can bring 1t in alive as did!'
 The story got home before the captain did, and was in everyboy's mouth. The other night, as the bold captain led his in- tended bride into the church, with the pride of grace so readily inspired by the occasion, some wicked wag sang out from the gallery:
 ''H-e-7-e oce conei'
 Which was followed with such'a shout of laughter, as that old church never heard before
Litchfield enquirer., 1867-08-08

"THH BARYrEs SPINDLE. Under this caption, writer in the Brooklyn Union dissects the trade in this g. counterfeit min eral (so iberally used in the adulteration of white lead, and which is mined in large quantities in the town of Cheshire, in this State,) in 8 severe manner. The writer says it is perfectly useless article-of no
Litchfield enquirer., 1867-08-08
SCENES AT THE ADJOURNMENT OF
 CONGRESS.

The feature of the days proceedings was the result of 8 debate on the impeachment question. The matter was brought up by
 the reporting of the Senate adjournment resolution, to adjourn to the first Monday in December. It was found that the total vote was small, and the majority against 1t very large A Conference Committee was
 ordered, and while it was in session, Wood bridge opened up impeachment, rising to personal explanation ill regard to his part as member of the Judiciary Committee.
 His remarks brought up Judge Williams of Pennsylvania, also member ot the Com
 mittee, and who was g strong advocate of immediate impeachment. Williams and
 Woodbridge said good deal, and opened up the whole matter of having the Judicia- " Committee report immediately. Butter entered into the debate, supporting Will Hams in his plea for an immediate report
 Some charges Butler made against the Committee were the occasion for Wilson, Chairman of the Committee, to reply. He made a very strong speech against report ing the evidence, but at the same time, he said, would acquiesce if the House desired. While the debate was in progress, there was great activity among Schenck, Logan, Lawrence. Williams, Covode and others, who were anxious for the immed ate publi- cation of the report. When the debate had ceased, Logan rose, and offered res olution that when the Judiciary Committee
 makes its report on impeachment at the next session, it prest n ct the same time the report of the Committee on said invss- Continued on Foasrtk Page.] .