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Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1867-12-12
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The contract for excavation for the
Iunatic Asylum at this place was
awardedt to Mr.. Jared Maris of Athens
and Judge Macaboy of Meigs county.
The work amounts to above twelve
thousand yards and the price is six
teen and a half cents yard, which
may be considered low price for it,
Athens, Messenger, 5th. =. d ,
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Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1867-12-12
PIANOS FOR sALR,

Painters, like other men, sometimes offer
soms very good bargains. Any person
wishing tSpurchase splendid Piano, will
save from one hundred to one hundred and
hfty dollars by calling at this office. We
can furnish them at greatly reduced rates.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1867-12-12
TuE Shares of the Washington Library

TuE Shares of the Washington Library
ooMpany Of Philadelphia are being disposed
cf with unexamplsd rapidity.
The absence Of all concealment, the hon
esty Of purpose manifested by those who
first inaugurated the enterprise, the fair
ness withwbich the proposed final distribu-
tiOn isto. be conducted, and the patriotic
purpose to which the entire surplus is to be
applied, have taken firm hold upon public
confidence.
Every share Of stock will be accompanied
by present at the great distribution of
$4,000 worth of presents. TgG8Ia aiftf.
Goo. A. Cooke s Co, Bankers, SO South Sd
Street, Philadela, are receivers of all the
funds, and their name is an assurance of the
integrity and reliabity Of the Company
which is organized for good purpose
which should not be COnfOunded with the
bogus concerns that infest the countryl
Read the dvertisement: ag.1 pals
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1867-12-12

M. NJ, GREENE, Esq, Vice President
of the Columbus & Hooking Valley
Railroad, was in town yesterday He
reports encouragingIy of the pros
poets of the road. Work, as far as is
practicable, will be pushed vigorously
during the winter. Mr.. G.. is one OF
the best railroad men in the State
Athens Messenger, 5th.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1867-12-12

The attention of the public is di-
rec'ed 10 the card of the Lindsey
House, zaleski, D. Duncan, Proprietor,
in this paper. Ifyou wish to stop at
a Hotel where you can find the best of
accommodations in the country, sop
at the Lindsley, when you visit zaleski
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1867-12-12
For Strictly Pure White
Lead at Cincinnati Prices,
Go to Sisson's Drug Store. 'ii.925.a'3

You can purchase a very nice
suit at Henry Richman's
Clothing Store, for a smallsilm
ofmoney. We advise you to
go andse si.S - .. ..,,,
THOSE holding claims against
Madison Township are request
edto read the notice of the
Trustees in this paper.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1867-12-12

The Barnesville Enterprise says the
smallpox has broken out in Bealsville,
Monroe county, 0.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1867-12-12

A DEER was killed near Circ cleville,
few days ago, the first that has been
seen in that region for several years.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1867-12-12

SEE Special Notice from Vim
ton County Bank. We shall
speak ofthis excellent banking
house next week. 9I,
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1867-12-12
Enquirer
Items OF Local Interest.

SPEgIAL N0TICR-Vinton County Bank MoArtbun
~ Uho'---rcrsolis wishing 10 send money to their
Friends in England, Ireland, France, Germany, or
any part of Europe obtain Drafts for any amount
at this Bank. We issue Drafts DIRECT and at reason.
able rates, thereby saving to the purchaser the ex-
pense and trouble of sending to other places At. sm
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1867-12-12

Music for sale at this office
at low prices.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1867-12-12

MARRIED LIFE Information and advice oIyl.
4 sealed envelope, can be obtained Zee ofcnargs "
addressing the undersigned
Respectfully, JAMES 9. BUTLERl
yu,yiS,i ,ieSf S2s Broadway n \,
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4S Pages Of reading matter in each
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BoARDERs WANTED. "A few board.
ers Gao be accommodated at George
Bulls, 10 the North part of town. 5w
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1867-12-12
Blank Books at Strong's.

WANTED-An industrious man with
a small family to work on farm
For particulars inquire at this office.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1867-12-12

For Cuts, Burns, Bruises, Wounds, Boils,
Cancers, Broken Breasts, Sore Nipples, Blee-
ding, Blind and Painful Piles; Scrofulous,
Putrid and Ill.conditioned Sores; Ulcers,
swellings, Eruptions, Cutaneous Affections,
Ringworm, Itch, Corns, Bunions, Chilblains,
&c.; Chapped Hands, Lips, &C.; Bites Of
Spiders, Insects, Animals, Sc. -.
J@" Boxes 20 cts, so cts, and 81 sizes.
BG~SOld by all druggists everywhere.
pa~And by HENRY r. CosTAR, Depot 4s4
Broadway, New York,
nS~sOld by ]. 8. Strong, Macarthur, o.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1867-12-12

GODEY for January is received How
beautiful the Fashion Plates.
The terms are as follows: ,s.n
.0ne copy, one year, 8 90
Two copies, one year, $50
Three copies, one year, 750
Four copies, one year, 10 90
Five copies, one year, and an
extrs copy to getter up Of ..r
club, 400
Eight copies one year, and an
extra copy to getter up Of
club, 21 90
We will send the Democratic Enquirer and
Cooley for Que year for $3,75.
Club subscribers will be sent to any Pest
Office where the subscriber may reside.
GOdey's Lady's Book and ArthGr's Home
Magazine will be sent, each one year, on re-.
eeipt of 81 so.
Address L. A. Cooley, Corner Sixth and
Chestnut Streets, Philadelphia, Pa.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1867-12-12
Best Commercial Note at Strong's.

RAGS WANTED Bring all your rags to
this office, where the highest market price
will be paid for them.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1867-12-12

THOSE wishing to pay their sub
scriptions in Potatoes, Apples, Chick
ems, or almost anything else, will
please call and do so.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1867-12-12
GONFDENTIAL
~ / .INE0RMANIO

For THE MARRIED. amC
Sent Free in sealed en-
velore, on receipt of 10
cents, Address
DR., 3. B. F00TE,
(authOr Of Medical Com
mon Sense Book, 400
pages, $3.50, sent by mail.)
No. ITO Lexington Avenue
Ger. sf Ess4 1ssh 81, N, Y,
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1867-12-12

E. D. Dodge is determined
to sell all kinds of Goods lower
than other Houses.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1867-12-12
Probate Notice.

NOTICE is hereby gwen that Isaac shry uardi-
IN an Of William Francis Higgins and John Ed.
ward Higgins, has fl ed his accounts for insp ect.on
and artial settlement and will be passed upon on
tho At h day Of January, A. b. 1868. gc,IN Natagl Z
rll JOSEPH KALER,
December u, ,lsG7-sw Probate Judge.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1867-12-12

Gifts for Christmas and New
Years.

A Superb Stock of Fine Gold and silvn
Watches, all warranted to run, and thor.
Oughly Regulated, at the low price of $40
Each and satisfaction Gnarankaad
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1867-12-12

Drugs, Books and Stationary, at
Strong's.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1867-12-12

For Ayers Medicines,
Call at sisSons Drug Store.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1867-12-12

New Rat Exterminators at strong's
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1867-12-12

IT is stated that the smallpox has
appeared at Alliance, o., but is thought
that it will bo-kept from spreading.
Barretts Vegetable Hair Restora-
tive at Strong's.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1867-12-12

For Fine Perfumery,
Got SissOn's Drug Store.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1867-12-12

Wits the god of moments,
but Genius is the god ofages..
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1867-12-12

The above stock will be disposed of on the Popu-
lar One.Price Plan, giving every patron fine Gold
or Solid Silver Watch for $40, without regard to
vauel
Wright Bro. & Co., 16l Broadway, New York,
wish TO Immediately dispose of the above
magnificent stock. Certificates, naming the art-
cles are placed in sealed envelopes and well mixed.
Holders are entitled to the articles named on their
certificates upon payment of Ten Dollars, whether
it be Watch worth y 200 or one worth less The
articles named upon the payment, irrespective OF
its worth, and as no article valued less than Slois
named on any certificate, it will at once DO seen
thatthis is
No Lottery, but straigh!for'card legitimate
transaction, sOhich may be participates "
eeen by The most .fastiaioHsi A s y
single certificate will be sent BY mail post paid
nnon recent of f25 cents, for ST. IL for 81 33 and an
eleoant premium for S5, &C and more valuable pre-
Min for $40 and 100 and most superb watch for S1b.
70 Agents, OF those wishing employment, this is
rare Opportunity tits legitmate,y conducted bus
mess, duly authorized by the Government, and open
to the most careful scrutiny. Tax Usl
AZ WRIGHT, BR0S CO., Importers,
-snl q lel Hr0aasay, N'v f"A'
Irl s g.sN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-06
DEPARTMENT REPORTS.

.,,,,,.-, 10, nm, ..r-,r,rrAEY or THE NAVY.
REION4 w i'-' NAVY DEPARTMENT, Dec. ?, 1867.
Drrinc .be year the aggregate naval ior'c
rl d, ., sells a.m tc2 gains Inc uhh"t Oh
lao % IT, -ioY lr,s beCu reduced -, ana ihr SUM
Ntssi' ',u -rryl-r is ~ les, thau at tire date q" 10Y
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-06
s1s.n1a.Ssq
Total. .............................sie'ols'S

II may not be improper here to state that OF the taxa
paid BY the banks the amount received Vy tnT
Government Is furnished by the OOOAs OF tns
ana commlssioner OF Internal Revenue. The amOunt
paid 10 the several States 10 derived Oul stcIhc .
OF about i4OO banks, the minimum rate ~ eacu 9tss
beng nated for those banks which made DO retuIns
The gate state tax given believed 10 DC eohsuo
As the revenues OF the General Government are GeTsSa
from taxation. the return Of any sum Dy tue Da 70 ~.
a return TO the people who pay Federal taAes, az" 90 =
properly credited to the banks III any s'a'en'N' u
me b"1ds purchased by this issue Of ega tend
ers cost os the interest on such bonds would DC
Deduct taxes paid BY the D@hls'' .
Amount saved ~; :Ho1ot saved Would be- o.
II the bonds could be bought at par the amount saved
nted States x per cent bonds worth IN tSs
market from eight TO ten per cent Pemlumi G ut
are flat N this measure should be ad0Ptso
as the policy OF the Government, lhe poi'us sins
bongt AZ mar IL may be assumed, then tat le saNny
DousnI b a' apal 10 the 1GxmuD. stated, viz s2coOn
This is the sum total TO be saved uheI tne roIossI
case most favorable to the advocates W 'p0 l''FV
But this is not ALL The national banks are completes
by law hold constantly IN reserve eeiain
tender notes The amount thus held permanently iu 10
seryS Is o never M ss sattSus loan to tie
The banks get interest on It. ~ IL SO mneh 81 ,n
capital uuproductive, Invested IN OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
notes OF the Government.
THE case may be stated thus;
The banks have loaned 10 the Government NJ lohO"s'
For bonds deposited TO secure their circulation - -
bearing six per cent interest s2SotSSss
Rearing five per cent interest eVuoVO<<
Permanent reserve of legal tenders..... looVVVOSS
Total loan to the United states........ 4soo0,ooe
ca FOR w dnUt 5ey rS' c sos 900 SOoes
Five per cent interest on 800 .....---.' $1,000,
T,,o, - l9OD0.ee
D.. 81. sa,,,nf a., ,s,os Goso.Oe
ro,,,,ro S}50o.0os
which the Government pays the banks for loan Oh s|
OOO0OOa little less than three Ourths OF one per Sen'
But there Is still another aspect OF TINS case ,.r.ss
The banks held rigldY aceouhta9io loI ,0 rn.
they receive on money honestly loaned 10 ne VI. 80
nent when il needed money, aud they caim eteelt -
Tic money loaned 10 the Government without lhless
They hold these Sl60O0OO0O in obedience 70 INC
OF the law while money is worth 70 them SIX lea ,hs
They therefore give the Go'erIHeh' 'no use Va
money that is to say $500. ,o..t
Six per cent on $50 100000 non-interest bearing
United States notes held permanently III re- a. ga
They repay in the shape Of taxes............ lVVVV
NJ, 2sOOOOoe
iota rt from tbc Covernmeut - l95O9es
sl5OOOa
which tie banks actually pay ma bonus 70 wv
ment fur the privilege ol circulating tlclr oW 'tiou.
Tho fact should lot De overlooked ia llIs NVAN'~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-06
REPORT or THE CoNTRoLLER OF TIE CUR
EEACG
rv,so>,s uyuv Tup N11toXAI RANKS SHOULD MOI
REASONS WHY TllE NATIONAL BANkS SHOULD MI
BE DESTROYED.
OFFICE OF TIE CONTROLLER or THE CURRENCY

OFFICE or TIE CONTROLLER or THE CUREENcYl
WAsHINGTOS. Nov. a. 1867.
SIR: In compliance with the provisions OF
section 81 of natiUul currency act, have the honor
10 present. through YOU 10 the Congress Of the United
States the following report;
beer organized, OF which slN arc new associations ana
three were organized 10 take the place oil eAlsg sate
banks mixing tho total humber organized 10 OCTOBER
one thousand SIX hundred and seventy three
Here follows IA table exhibiting the number OF banks,
with the amount OF capital and circulation ia each state
The Van Buren press., 1867-03-01

er State Governments Us merely proSis-
ional. and disfranchising all OF those who
are disfranchised by the pending Consti'
tutional Amendment, passed il in that
shape by l25 to 46. Hubbell Of Ohio and
Hawkins Of Tennessee were the only Re
publicans who voted against it. The bill
then went to the Senate, where it was
again debated and finally passed. The
most important feature Of the Senate de-
bate was the fact that Reverdy johnson,
declared that he should vote for it, not
because he liked it, but because he be
licyed it contained the best terms the
South could get The bill goes now to
the President, who, notwthstandin. lie
can pocket it, and thus kill it. will return
it to Congress with message approving
some and disappearing other features OF
it. II will then be passed over the veto.
The Van Buren press., 1867-03-01
Business at Ozark.

We are pleased to learn that the entcrprs-
Ing planters and business men of Franklin, are
taking holdwith determination to improve
the condition Of the county and more espe-
cially the town Of Ozark. Among those most
forward Is Mr.. L. BouRLAND, who for several
years during the war carried on mercantile
pursuits in this city, and for his courtesy and
correct business qualities. won the,contldence
Of our whole community. The people Of
Franklin county are etruly fortunate in having
so honorable a gentleman to trade with and
one so well yersed in the mercantile trade
And II Is pretty well established fact, that
he sells goods as low rs can be bought In
Western. Arkansas. He recently lett for the
East to make purchases and will take especial
care IN hissclection OF Plows and Farming
Implements, Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots
Shoes, Hats and Caps, Hardware. &C.. and in
fact every thing usually kept in anestablish.
incht OF this kind. 1Ic will also receive IN ex-
change for goods, all kinds Of Produce, Hides
pchries. coon, Fox and Wildcat Skins, Cotton
Wool. Beeswax, grcen-backs, bank-paper
GOA Mid silver. His new storciouse, viii be
tiiii.iiedto fcceIvs his New Goods. by the first
ofMarcit. where he WI be pleased to see all
pfks friends and customers. For full par
tichlsrs Of his purchase when he. returns see
Van Burcn Press about the first Of Marh,
The Van Buren press., 1867-03-01
The Van Buren Convention.

boThe .. Union Convention" which met
at this place on Monday last, the pro
ceedings Of which, We publish in ouI
present issue, adopted a platform, max
ing important issue with the Dell plat
form, adopted at Fort Smith on the 18th
Of December last. Both organizations
Claim to be "simon pure" loyal, and the
future, can alone, determine the relative
Influence snd strength of the two parties.
a The utmost harmony and good feeling
prevailed in the Convention. Although
not as large as it might have been, the
quality and respectability of its members
and not the quantity will perhaps over
balance any lacl, Of numbers. 300 hi
h0 tits not. however, "or fight" but II
we we're forced to choose between them,
Sxouldisopng risk the men whose records
ciuring theIwsr, show them to have been
true to th cleanse they espoused, from
first to last, Such men, generally, we
believe, will stand persistently, on their
platform, which would enable US to know
where to'iintl them, and what to expect il
placed IN power in the State.
o If one-lalf Of the charges, made by
General Bowrs, in his speech, against
Mr.. DELI, are true, his adherence to
any cause OF party, is a burning shame
and disgrace. But this is not "ours,"
and we will only say, go in "boys in
blue ir aH ur7er .s ..4ug..
The Van Buren press., 1867-03-01
" Union State Convention at Little Rock,
Arkansas. "ttI 't.l


We find in a recent number of the Lit
tie Rock Gazette, the following call, for a
Z" Union State Convention" to be held at
Little Rock on Tuesday the 2d day of
April next. Crawford county, we are in
formed will be represented; and under
the circumstances now presenting them
selves, q large and harmonious conven-
ton, of the uiion men Of Arkansas can
do much good in molding and directing
the future Of the State;
A general desire has been expressed by 10y
al men throughout the State, for state CON
vention to assemble at Little Rock, for the
purpose of organizing and cementng the un-
ion element in the state, and taking action on
matters vital to their rights and interests, and
TO the peace and prosperity of the state.
At Atpresent we have 40 party organization
are without u paper at the capitol the state
and therefore without the means ofconsulting
and comforting with each other, and acting
unitedly and Understandings; nor have we
any arrangements to secure continuous and
permanent representation of our interests at
Washington city. .
For the purpose therefore OF bringing about
an effective and thorough organization of the
union men OF the stcte-making an authorta-
tive exposition of our principles, and taking
such steps MS may he deemed best to aid in the
speedy adoption of such measures as will at
once restore harmonious relations with the
national government and thus secure repre-
sentation in congress, and bring security
peace and prosperity to all the people of the
state, convention of the union men of the
whole state will convene at Lttle Rock, on
Tuesday. the second day Of April 1857
| The union men In each county will see that
they are represented in this convention,
Alex. Mcdonald, b. +. Rice. Powell Clay
ton, John kirkwood, John 4. Williams, Rob-
ert j. I. White. W. :. Oliver +. ID. Ayers.
Geo. ). Light T. Nj. Jacks, Thos. II. Scott.
Senate of Arks. j. llackett, House of Reps.
Blanley Harper, House ofRep. Jno. NJ McCol-
lum, House Of Rep. Elijah Lcming House Of
Rep. II. G. Dicley, House of Rep. w. w.
Wiltshire. Chas. Sctaerf, Geo. II. Weeks, I.C.
Mills. Ad. Deutelmoser, IL. Il. Allis, Chas T.
Redmond John Whytock, NJ. l.. Andrews J.
r. Berry. j. ). Wolfe, w j. Probst, Geo. w.
McDlarmid, j. NJ. lleddens j. $. Pollock. II.
G. Jennings, Chas. A. Clark. +. j. Otter. Iu-
cienJ Barnes. Albert w. Bishop, OH. Barnes
y, L, Jones, H. Rudd, Jas, McLearnc, John
W. Jay, James ". Lewis, J.. ". Foster
The Van Buren press., 1867-03-01
Military Government for Arkansas.

1t seems to be pretty definitely settled,
that the Southern States are to be return
ed to military government But it is a
matter of congratulation, however, to the
good and well disposed citizens OF Ar
Kansas, that 50 distinguished an officer rs
Maj. Gen 0, c. OgD, is to have com
mand of the District, of which she is a
part Combining a thorough military
education with the gentleman and scho-
lar, We have nothing to expect but a Just
and mild administration of the duties de-
yolying upon him. .f, Il ea s,g1 stc
=, Let the people of Arkansas, in the try
ing sodesl'they hate to pass through,
act wisely and with the utmost discretion,
for there is nothing to be gained by re-
-sistance to the powers that be, but untold
trouble and vcxation viii follow any hos.
tile opposition. BY all means, go on
with the work, plant cotton, corn, pota-
toes, ETC., aud live within yourselves,
and let politicians wrangle and squabble
over the spoils of Office.