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Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1867-10-31
CAUTION.

A LII persons are hereby cautioned not to purchase
orTwo Hundred Dollars each, with interest," one
due October lst 1857 October LIST. 1858; one 0c-
tober ist, 1862 one October LIST, 1870; all Of which
George II, Piles and signed by Eli Nelson. The 9TH
er two for One Hundred Dollars each, with INTEREST,"
one due October lst, 1869, and having credit upon
IL Tor about Twenty Dollars; the other due october
lat 1870 both of which are dated October LIST, 1886
and drawn in favor OF George H. Piles and signed by
William Rawlings.
said Notes having been lost on the Och day OF DC.
tober 1867 near 2rattsville, in Vinton eounty Ohio
ma M interea Al thereon never having been obtained
: : - GEORGE Il. PILLS.
os.,Ss ~ issf:T i s. 5,ies..
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1867-10-31

SEvENTY-sIx thousand applications
for additional bounty under the late
bounty act are still in the Second Au-
ditor's office, awaiting the proper evil
dence to secure their settlement by the
Paw Department.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1867-10-31

THE Court Of Common Pleas com
menced on Tuesday last. Next week
we will publish proceedings OF the
Court.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1867-10-31

The obituary notices OF the Demo-
cratic party, that Republica editors
have been publishing for several years,
will prove pleasant reading in the
light of our recent victories. "The
Democratic party is dead" they sonor-
ously sang. Well, it has had grand
old ,gake.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1867-10-31

THE Republican papers told us be-
fore the election that great many
Democrats would vote for the amend
ment. We would like for these gen.
tlemen to tell us where the aforesaid
votes are. Of course they always tell
the truth.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1867-10-31
InEAFNBss, oATARRH,. CONSUMPTION, AND
i Cancer Cured,


Troot;.e ON Defness Catarrh, Consumption and
Cancer; their causes, means Of speedy reliei and
ridmate cure. BY aPupil Of the Academy OF heu'
cine Paris Sent to any address for 10 cents
Letter from Robt. McMurdy, D.D,,LL.D, Granu
Ireate of Grand Encampment OF u g., and Editor OF
Nrw YoRK, sept IL, ls6T.-Dr. stiwel was IN
chaage olGrace Church Hospital, Ale4andnS, vs.. 49,,
during the War. l frequently, almost oai,y, 0s ,0s
months visited this Hospital, and had every meAnS
OF knowing his reputation for EFPcIES cY and sElLh
II was of the most credible character, and ms SUCCESS
in the treatment OF patients was rernafASO'e
McMURDY.
ORGANIC VIBRATOR.
1t fits into the ear, snot pereeptble removes Ss u
ing noises n the head, and enables deal person., 70
hear distinctly at church and public asseEbles: ll,'
instrument will oenpoduce results sm0.I ISeI JeS
lous, and nGeed in most cases ot lohS od.
ness II will relieve in short time. IL may pe "u'
justed with the ease Of spectacles: H.. u,,sb.
Dr. stilwell will be professionally at u EasI s
nuton Place, University Buildings n T., " 70 ,oas z,
except Tuesdays, when he will be at his rooms TS
Pine Street, Philadelphia, Pa. l'
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1867-10-31

For EuHe Drugs and Med.
i cnes, 60 to SisSon's Drug Store.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1867-10-31
AWAY WITH

UNCOMFORTABLE
TRUssEs.
Comfort and cure for the
Rupturcd.
Sent post paid on receipt
Of 10 cents. Address
DR.. E. B. F0OTE,
ll0 Lexington Avenue,
Corner East 2sth Stu New
York. t
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1867-10-31
The Road 20 Fortune.

Farmers, mechanics, and all
other classes of laboring men,
who read their county newspa-
pers, generally expect to find
the local columns, at least, fill
ed with valuable reading mat
ter which to them will be both
interesting and beneficial, but
instead arc frequently bored"
with dry "pulfs" Of Eastern
swindling lottery concerns, &c.
We have always avoided pub
fishing any thing Of the kind.
Always having an eye to the
interests of our readers, we pub
lish nothing in this line but
what will really benefit them.
When we recommend the house
of j. K. WILL to poor men,
who wish to purchase Dry
Goods, Ready-made Clothing,
Boots, Shoes, &C., and wish to
get a good article at a low
price, we do it because we posi-
lively believe they can save
money by purchasing of him.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1867-10-31
CONFIDENTIAL N.!5ID kEIlAA

FoR THE MARRIED.
Sent Free in sealed en-
velore, on receipt of 10
cents. Address
DR., E. B. F00TE,
(author of Medical Com
mon Sense Book, 400
pages, ST., so, sent by mail.)
No. ITO Lexington Avenue
Cor. of East 2sth St, N. Y,
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1867-10-31

LosT.-A Draft on May & Ruthen-
burg, Cincinnati, o., payable to the
order of J. W. Meade, for $99O,OO.-
Any ono finding the same will please
send it to B. W. KELoH, Esq, Hamden,
Ohio. Payment on the drafthas been
stopped.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1867-10-31
J. W. BOWEN, AGENT.
THE GOLDEN PEN.

A Better Pen Than HIEoHS Zen.
WARRANTED to be equal to the gold pen for
w ease and beauty OF writing, fully as flexible,
and more durable than any eteel pen ever manufac-
tured Will not corode. They are endorsed by some
of the best business men in the country. men who
to Introduce the GOLDEN PEN throughout the
West, and also other ssleable articles. Two sizes.
No for general use; No O. extra fine points, forla
dies use They are put up IN neat slide boxes, each
box containingI2 pens. Price 20 cents per box.
sent, postpaid to any address on receipt price.
Money refunded ifthey do not give satisfaction
Adress M. v, b. B.CoWEN, LaFVstts, Indiana.
Juk AZ lsG7-Sn
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1867-10-31
AWAY WITH

OL GO AObI ,.
OLD EYES MADE NEW
vastly without doctor or
medSBes. Sent post
paid on receipt Of 10
sents. Address
DR.. Il. B. FO0TE,
ITO Lexington Avenue,
Corner East 2Sth Street,
New York.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1867-10-31

TOE WARRINGTON LIBRASY SoSHAHr
will award TArte Hundred ThOuIsnd DOllARS
IN PRESENTS
To the Shareholders
o. Wednesday, 9th Of January nsS',
At philadelphia, Pa,
Or al the Institute, Riverside, N. j.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1867-10-31
The Washington Library Company
THE RIVERSIDE INSTITUTE,

THE RIVERSIDE INSTITUTE,
Situate at Riverside, Burlington county, New
Jersey, Is founded for the purpose of grais-
itously educating the sons Of deceased SOld-
,ers and Seamen of the United States.
The Board Of Trustees consists of the following
well.known citizens ofPennsylvanla and New Jersey
Hon. william Mann,
District Attorney, Philadelphia, Ps.
Hon. Lewis R. BrOomall,
Ex.Chief Coiner U. s, Mint, and Recorder
of Deeds, Philadelphia, Pa.
Hon. James NJ. ScOvel, New Jersey.
Hon. ". W. Ware, New Jersey.
Henry Gorman, Esq,
Agent Adams Express, Philadelphia, Pa.
j. E. Coe, Esq,
Of Joy, COe & Co., delphis
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1867-10-31

Dd- Every patron obtains Watch by this
arrangement, costing but $40, while it may
be worth 81, 1000. No partiality shOwn..Da
We wish to mmedistey dispose of the above
magnificent Stock. Certificates naming the arti-
cles are placed in sealed envelopes, and well mixed
Holders are entitled to the artelea named on their
certificates upon payment of Ten Dollars, whether
it be Watch worth 900 or one worth less; Ihe th
return Of any ol our certificates entitee you to the
articles named upon the payment, irrespective or
its worth, and as no article valued less Is
named on any certificate, it will at GO 1"S' en-
that this 10
No Lottery, 6St Straightforward legitimate
transacHon, which may be participated !"
eotn by the most JdISdioaI
single certificate will be sent by mail, post paid,
upon receipt OIA5cens, for 81 II for -, 80 and an
elegant y TsRiun for IS, s6 End more valuable pre-
mum for 1lO and 100 and moSt superb watch ior slo
! To Agents, or those xisAing employment, this q
rare Opportunity. l1isA sSitlmste!y Conducted bus,
mess duly authorised by the Government, and open
to the most careful scruiiay. Tar ua
WRIGHT BRO. / CO., EN.s0rttr',
4o-em1 lei BrOdd'Oay, NeU Xo'@.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1867-10-31

For Ayers Medicines,
Call at Bisson's Drug Store.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1867-10-31

TREASURY DEPARTMENT, Washington, D. C., April
1s l8G7-Office OF Internal Revenue:-Having receiV.
ed satisfactory evidence that the proceeds of the
terprise conducted by the Washington Library Com
many win be devoted to charitable uses permission
IS hereby granted to said company to conduct such
enterprise exempt from oil charge, whether from
special tax Or other duty. E. A: ROLLINS,
Commissioner,
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1867-10-31
COMMON PLEAS COURTS.

FFSt SubdiplSl0n.
Perry, February II, May 12, Octo-
Der 6.
Fairfield, February 18, May 10, Oc-
tober 13.
Hooking, March 9, June 8, Novem.
ber 2.
Second SUJdSVi,ion.
Lawrence, February II, May IL,
September, 20.
Scioto, March 10, June 2, Novem.
Der 10.
Vinton, March 10, June is, Novem.
Der II.
Jackson, February %, May rs, Oc
tober 13.
Pike, February 4, May 4, septsm
Der %.
Third Subdivision.
Gallia, February 7, May l, Septem
ber 25.
'Meigs, February II, May II, octo
Der 5.
Washington, March 2, May rs, oc
tober 10.
Athens, March 2S, June Is, Novem
Der 8.
JOHN P. PLYLEY, Judges II
sILAs H. WRIGHT, Judicial
E. A. GUTHRIE, District O.
W. ". JOHNSON, Ohio.
September 16, 1867.
! In Testimony Whereof have hereunto subscribe
my name and affixed She seal OF sal
| LIS. Court, at Macarthur, this 2eth day Of OC
toher, A. D. 1867.
GEORGE LANTZ, Clerk.
Oct0ber 81, l967-4w
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1867-10-31

SCHEDULE OF PRIsENTk.
Cash Present 90, ,OGO
Cash Present 10000
Cash Present 10000
! Cash Present 1000
Cash Presents Of s., 800 S,0oe
l Handsome Country Residence;
Stable Grounds, &C., GSrman-
town, Philadelphia lSGSt
Double Residence, three story
brick, Ca nden N. ]. IL OR
Coal Depot, 0Gices, Sheds,
Grsuud, With business establish
cd, No 1914 Washington Avenue
Philadelphia l6ooe
Country Residence, Riverside
N ]. with Ground, Fruits, SC. 10000
/ Three-story cottage, lot, &c. 5000
25 Valuable building lots. R.verside, $500
each, s,coS
l Elegant Turnout Family carriage,span of
horses, Harness &c, complete, soos
10 Valuable Building Lots, Riverside, $500
each s,Oes
l Beautiful silver gray horse, 1871 hands
high sired by the celebrated imported
Arabian Horse, .'Csli?hi'' also, a light
Road Wagon, weight l49 pounds, with set
Of superior SINGLE harness, &C., makinga
frst.class establishment, 5000
20 Pianos, $500 each 10000
20 Melodians, 1920 each $500
8 Rosewood sewing machines, 5000 each 1000
10 Family sewing machines, 500 each 1000
so Fine gold Watches two hundred dollars each 10000
100 Oil Paintings, by leading artists -aggre
gate value 10,oe0
Camel's Hair shaws, one thousand dol.N
lars each S0Oo
Q Camel's hair shswls three thousand dol.
lars each COCO
Handsome Lace shawls, $50 each 7So
10 Cashmere shawls, fifty dollars each 800
20 silk dress patterns, seventy-fVe dollars
each l,b0o,
80 city building lots, (76 each e,7os
The remainder will consist OF sverware,
Musical Boxes Opera Glasses, Pocket
Bibles, and different articles OF orna.
ment and use, amounting 10 .,ss,ooe
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1867-10-31
The State of Ohio,
VintOn County.
DISTRICT COURTS.

Washington, April 9;
Meigs, April 13;
Gallia, April II;
Lawrence, April 20;
Scloto, April %;
Pike, April q;
Perry, September Il.
Fairfield, September 8;
Hooking, September z;
Athens, September 10;
Vinton, September IA;
Jackson, September II.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1867-10-31

And not to be paid for ualess perfectly satisfactory
100 Solid Gold Hung Watches $25O.to 81 900
100 Magic Case Gold watches, 2oO 10 900
100 Ladies Watches, enameled, lou to 900
200 Gold Hun G Chron'er W'hes 2b0 to SO0
200 Gold Hue ing Eng LAYERS, 2OO to 2oO
800 Gold do Duplex Watches, lou to 2oo
900 Gold do Am'cRn Wathes, 100 TO 2oo
500 Silver Hunting Levers, so to loo
500 Silver llunting Duplsxss. ~ to gov
500 Gold Ladies Watches Do TO Zoo
| 1000 Gold Hunting LepineS DO 10 70
| !. 900 Miscellaneous STIR Waths so TO lVO
500 Hunting Silver Watches 20 to 0O
s. 600 Assorted Wa'hss, all kinds 10 to 10
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1867-10-31

AL tho propertos given cIear OF lncumprance
How TO Obtain Shares and EngraVings.
Send orders to us by mail, enclosing from or o Il,
twenty dollars, either by Post Office orders or ms
registered letter, at our risk. Larger amounts
should be sent by draft or express.
10 shares with engravings 50 so
25 shares with engravings % so
80 shares with engravings 46 80
rs shares with engravings 60 90
100 shares with eDgravings 80 90
Local Agents wanted throughout the Uni.
ted States.
The Association have appointed as Recst-
vers, Messrs. GEORGE A. COOKE s. CO..
whose well know integrity and business ex.
perience will be sficient guarantee thsa
the money entrusted to them will be prompt.
ly applied to the purpose stated.
Address all letters and orders TO
GEO. A. COOKE 8 CO., Bankers,
SO South Third Street,
Philadslphis, Pa.
Rsssivsrs for the waShingtsa Lisra,y "a.
JAY A>lSaT-eh ~ Rs 3
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-12-13

I WANT no PURCHASE DRuo STORE. NOT TOO
high priced ani where can make living address,
silh Particulars II. Nswass, Hwsld oHcc,
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CoAsTwIsE STEAMSHIPS.

C0AsTWIsE STEAMSHIPS.
DAcIFIC NAIL STEAMSHIP ooMpANYs THROUGH
ssryias. United States man.
s ssf: Street.
so!snSs n''s .R aIy cap,ss m.ury. connecting
with n0SrANA- :. Captain MA xsrn s,Ss
nfS,,ns Nth SoLpES CITY Captain isOase
One hundred pounds q bssssse allowed free each adult
al asp.r'sr.. touch e Ae.paIeo those q 1t and g..
ii and lin Central xmssan ports and those q is
Departure q liz each month connect. with the new
steam Inc from Panama % australia and Vow Zealand
.r y s ss ss " SAN
.aa e s. for % sa Ss for Hong Kong
me S ~ he .. srd oo q ss g
NORTH AMERICAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
~ og ycs SSf Z fSSfRasfs,'
REDUCED RATES oS rxssxGE AND FREIGHT
,"s axsrixsc By crBs. Can't. j. W. smith,
mon pier ~ NORTH liver oe, q Warren street connecting
At Panama win o ,ss nsys f:,s s eau,
These steamships having been bud, and fitted expressly
FOR y trade have RECOMMENDATIONS that are UNSURPASSED
To BE- followed saturday January 1868 BY sbs fasorc
NEBRASKA or ARAgo.
connecting ~ rama with the steamship
AMERICA.
For passage freight apply 70 ....s.,...
IA West street, corner or warren street, New YORK
CrhHfrs DANA, Vice Prcx'i. WIN. n. WEBB Prea't.
. "a Exchange place. New lofk
SPECIAL NOTICE. Owing lo .6e severe storm. he
sslhng ~ the steamer SASrlAOO DE- CUBA Tor CALIFORNIA
via fanaa ~ postponed 70 Monday noon Dec ~ - which
d. N rARRiN0TvN. agent
.sTs y &c s's.S,s sssipaGo pn Stss ~
California via Panama postponed - Nondat mon, urc.
i6 which time ehe viii po hey sail from pier - Nor,h
u ". IAHHlNCfGN. Aren't
LioR NEW ORLEANS DIRECT. --sfDEW LINE.
Neat steamer Saturday, December ~ FIRST caNin coo,
second rlass 81. with superior accommodations Aprly n
4. NJ. fVSTANE - West street.
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f,OR sALE-Two FIRST GLASS, hxTRAORDfNAKv
Killing English made auns, double slngIs I~rfeA.
gauge 40 and Address Gun. lisIA4f 1kEe&
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TRAVELLERS GUIDE.

I .ow FARE-ro guFrhLo ONLY - VIA NEW
and CONNECTICUT daily Saturdays escspedl pier -
North nyer foot Of spring O'Clock r. ~ On
purchasing stale steamer you obtain tickets ~ his
low fare.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-12-13

CorTH SIDE RAILROAD or LONG ISLAND
- Winter arrangements
Leave James slip. New YORK, NJ A. NJ via Long island
Railroad 70 Jamaca. for Babylon and all stations.
Franklin avenue. Brooklyn. ~ 40 A. ~, VIA brooklyn
TONS
Leave James slip. New York q. r. NJ via Long lIan4
Railroad 10 Jamaica. Tor Babylon knd AL stations
Frankn avenue, BHooklyn, ~ - r. NJ. via Brooklyn
tons
Leave Babylon att 3, A. w. for Jamaica and all way sta
Ing al James rllp al 10 A. NJ
Leave Babylon Al 10 Al NJ for Jamaica aud an way
tons connecting win tram cf Fuakyn tentral RAILROAD.
arriving Al Franklin avenue Brooklyn at ~ A. 49,. Il
Leave Babylon a. 1910 r. ~ fer Jan,,ira Nd al way
stations connecting With train q Long Island Afos y nf-
Leave Babylon a. 1910 " for Janaea aud ~ wsy
stations connecting n brooklyn Central Rail
read arriving prnnsn Bfvckyn At - r. NJ.
and connecting also with the horse ears of Inc East View
York and Jam, lsa Railroad which irsve Jamaica every
fofiy Ininuiss tN4 ~ WHITE. superintendent
70 take effect November I. lfci
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-12-13

handsome EnRfatinSs.
CoDEYs LADY's BOOK
JANUARY ls68
. style There IL magazine pupls her
In United thatexpends much money crafty
the growing taste OF tie ladies for everything that
s tasteful and useful the Publisher Of the sdys Book
The Embellishments The number before conss Of
the foilowing.-
New Shoes. A 6ne steel engraving.
steel plate Title Page containing three pictures OF
winter Misunderstanding. Shedding and Snowballing
eoorrd Fashion Plate containing air figures
Miuter sports a tinted picture.
toiored Plate OF Berlin Wool Work Figure OF stag.
printed m eight colors
large extension shee containing four ensavngs
A well executed engraving of tle future millionaire az
WxirusxiA
ladies Sacks, Nantes. Walking suits, &c
In the WOrf Department viii be found Round D0y~y
Heatdress. Ia tatnx Bead fringes Toilet Mat Knitting
Needle Book. Barrel Match stand. Jewel Bos with PIN
cashon Crochet Cntncs bag. Letters for Marking m
broldcry, Branding g.
mcnts still retained IN tbs book
The Literary Department Of The number ls very GOOD.
"pbemie Rowland" Marion tarand. promises 70 be tho
.sNetre's Sachre', "Raking itay.- all excellent.
There also New Years story BY Miss written in
pleasing style An increase OF rcAaine matter will
b noticed ID - twelve pages M or
nearly two This without
number Mr.. Cooley has ever sTued
may MARRY ny Cousin s--REAp NEW ANNA.
M or Phrcnologv and Pay .ognsfny Tor 1896 only -
cents Newsmen nave u
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WANTED ru PURCHASE.

may MARRY ay Cousin s--REAp NEW ANIMAL.
WI OF Phrcnoiev and Fhs .iosnsiny Cor 1895 ONLY 70
esnts Newsmen nave u
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CrEcIAI voTIcE.--owfvo TO THE SEVERE STORM
- she ssnugo f the steamer sAsiiAuo pk CUBA fot
California via Panama postponed % MONDAY MON ftrc
~ - which time she viii pesilhey sa from pier - North
y. CARHINCr0N. Agent.
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A LII KINDS OF FANCY DOGS AND BIRDS FOR
"A Medicines for all diseased Prepared food for
mocking birds q B. DoVEi's. Nos and Greene street,
Canal
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TWO FINE ROOMS (REAR) FOURTH FLOOR.
Lpplv 10 ISAAC n RaREER rom "a U.rala Ru,laing
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-06-28

The second annual convention opened
City Hall, IN this city, Monday evening Mr..
l. y. CAMP of this city, Vice President Of the
Association took the chair, and welcomed
the Association to Burlington. Prof. v. o..
Perkins Of Boston. the Director Of the Con-
vention, was present, and about fifty mem-
bers, and an hour or two was spent pleasant
" in practice Of church music, glees, &c.
Tuesday morning the regular work of the
Convention may be said to have fairly be-
gun, the session commencing at half past
nine. There was not a very large attendance
at the first, but the number increased all the
morning, the arrival Of the morning trains
bringing in a number Of members, and be-
fore noon about hundred ladies and gentle
men were on the platform. The mass OF the
members from abroad arrived by the after
noon trains that day.
The Platform was provided with a CHECKER
ing Grand piano, brought from Boston for
the occasion, and gallery of raised seats,
of convenient width, accommodates the
singers.
The evening Tuesday was spent as the
day. in practice from the Church Bell.
Mr., Moore at the piano. Mrs. II. NJ. Smith
sang katy Strang' and Mr.. J 2. Cobb,
sang Pat Malloy" to the delight Of all.
The increase of attendance was noticeable.
Mex, morning, as was expected. the Con-
vention opened with nearly double the mum
Der Of members. Mr.. Julius Perkins pre-
sided at the piano, and Mr.. W. o. Perkins,
the Director, drilled the convention, on
selections from the Messiah, and other
pieces which are to be given at the concerts.
The afternoon was spent in drill, as usual,
until three O'Clock. when an intermission
occurred, and the convention was entertained
by solos from the leading singers.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-06-28
most important and interesting ones, ever
held in Burlington.


held in Burlington,
The EXCURSION OF The ErHANs.-Ethan
Allen Engine Co. returned Thursday night
from their trip to Troy They arrived by boat
at half past FIVE, marched up to the square,
stopping in front of his place of business to
give three cheers to Capt. Brinsmaid, and
dispersed. They had, from all accounts,
grand time. They were accompanied by
Schriebers, band of Albany, which met them
at Waterford junction. Chief Engineer
Hall, and delegations of three each from the
various fire companies of Troy. received the
Ethsns at the Depot on their arrival at Troy,
and escorted them to the house of Trojan Hook
and Ladder Co. where a collation. was serv-
ed up, after which the visitors were escorted
TO various steamer houses. At three O'Clock
a dinner was given them at the Troy House,
at which Chief Hall welcomed the visitors
in brief and happy speech, to which suit
able responses were made by Foreman jew
EFT and Hon. L. B. Englesby. Speeches were
also made BY Messrs. Macarthur, Merriam
Hurley and Cole, of Troy, and by Messrs.
Bigelow, Ballou, Lawrence, and others
of Burlington. Mr.. Biselow referred to the
friendly relations which exist between the
people of his State and the citizens OF Troy
lie hoped that their commercial and business
intercourse would continue to prosper and
grow in Importance. Vermont has not for
gotten and never would forget, the generous
reception extended to her regiments Of vol
unteers in passing through Troy.
Previous to the closing Of the exercises
Mr.. S. W. Wright. of the Hooks company
presented magnificent bouquet to Foreman
Jewett, with neat little speech.
At O'Clock p NJ, trial of the Rankin
steam fire engine of Troy took place for the
edifcation of the visitors, who were highly
gratifed by the performance. In the eve
ming, the Ethans attended the theatre in a
body, by invitation, and afterwards, headed
by Doring's band, they called on Hon. james
McKeon, who entertained them very hand
somely at bis residence On Third street.
They left for home Thursday morning.
Nothing could have been handsomer than
the reception OF the company by the fremen
and citizens Of Troy and our boys, on the
other hand, won golden opinions On every
hand, by their orderly and gentlemanly
bearing. The Troy papers speak Of them IN
high terms On the whole it was one OF the
mostpleasant and successful excursions Of
the kind, on record.