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Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-08-13
Way are taxes higher now than
~ 1Qrn

Way are taxes higher now thar
in 9602--JacksoR Standard.
Because q numerous gang ol
Buffers, Stevens, Summers, Callicots
Wilson's, Wadcs, and others have
been in power since that year rob.
bing and plundering and helping to
rob and plumber tho State and Ma
tional Governments, and making
all kinds of laws to rob the people,
and. making laws creating new
offices in every county in the United
States, and making laws to compel
poor men to work day after day to
pay interest on bonds in gold, and
committing thousands Of other dis
tressing acts--which are enough to
make "taxes higher now than in
1860" hsiai s55
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-08-13
Important Queations for the Lahorint
CIaases and Tnx-nnHnr.n "a Qn1ra.

Important Queations for the Lahcrin,
CIassos and Tax-payers to Solve.
We ask with all earnestness, the follow.
ing questions and call the especial stten-
tiOn Of every voter in either political party
10 them:
Why 10 tho burden Of taxation 90 Cd,
Pressive, and employment scsrooi
Why are there to-day hundreds and
thousands Of white men and women n
the North living In dread Of starvation
within the present year
Why are thirty millions Of white mSr
taxed for the benefit VI claps Who psy,
10 iaxes Oh Tue great bulk Of their prop
erlyH
Why should there be over two thou sn nd
millions Of dollars exempt from taxation I
II negroes are ft for freedom, why has
q great poor house system for their support
TO be kept up OF the expense Of Northern
industry, been adopted 7 sa..
II tho war was prosecuted for The pre-
servatiOn Of the Union, Why are ten States
kept out Of iti ID re.H .u
Let the answer, - your own heart and
intelligence suggest be given in Noysla.
Der next.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-08-13

60 70 HoRroN's EuoP.- Paris BOrton. al
Boshwslls old stand. assisted by Sanford
Dill, 10 doing . thriving business Ia the
manufacture Of 6rst-Olssa furniture. BE
is up with the times-always getting up
the newest and latest styles Of furniture
OF any kind, and at Cincinnati prices.
He does all kinds Of turning, repairing Of
furniture, attends 10 oil orders promptly
in the Undertaking line. The work per-
formed at his Shop can't be surpassed for
beauty and finish. SEQ his advertisement
in this paper.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-08-13
How Wilson Serves Poor Men,

Wilson, tho BOndholding Nation
al Bank candidate for Congress in
this district, influences the votes Of
poor men, in Adams county, who
arc Democrats, by threats Of FORE
closure of mortgages upon their
premises, having grown rich in buy
ing mortgages on poor mems land
and forcclosing them. The West
Union Defender can furnish proof Of
the matter.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-08-13
FIun PunNruan-Mes0ro. LaUra 4

FIHH PuRSrTUaH-Messrs. LAxTs q
Wmsos, having purchased the Furniture
Establishment Of Kaler 4 Wykoff, on
Maln Street, opposite DR.. VOLTS residence,
and are carrying on the business in eli
various branches. Thev are manulactur-
ing furniture Of every style and descrip-
ton, and sell IL at the very lowest prices.
They are also engagep In Undertaking,
and keep general assortment Of CoHins
finely finished on hand OF ell times. Go
and look at their furniture and learn
the prices. Read their advertisement In
this paper aW
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-08-13
Startling Facts for tho People tc
Consider.

Consider.
Some mathematical genius has, by a
calculation, discovered that it would re-
quire FIVE thousand two hundred and eight
tons Of gold to pay the principal of the
Government bonds in coin. What do you
think OF this, laboring men, you who are
grosning under grinding taxation and
working like slaves to provide yOurselves g
and families with the nsoessaries Of life
This is the burthen which Is 10 bo laid
upon your CALLED shoulders in the event Of
continuance Of Radical rule. Think Of
the years Of privatiOn, toll and suffering
which Radical triumph this fall mus ct
cost youi Five thousand two hundcsd IN d
eight tons Of gold
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-08-13

We are in favor Of paying the
National debt in just what it was
contracted in---greenbacks. The
bondholders have already drawn
gold enough out Of the poor people.
Go to the polls and vote TO mako
them swallow their own medicine.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-08-13

ONE thing must be clear TO every mind
viz that in the present calsmitous and
perilouS condition Of public affairs, we
need thorough statesman at the helm,
such as Seymour iG admitted TO bs. All
know that Grant has not . single oualih-
cation rs . .statesman, and is utterly ig.
nOrant on all political questions.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-08-13

WILSON owns a large amount Of
stock in an Adams County National
Bank. Besides he owns Bonds to
the amount Of about eighty thou
sand dollars. There he handles his
gold interest drawn from the labor
ing taxpayers, and boasts that he
will spend thousands of dollars of
it TO secure bis election. No won
der a thousand dollars is sent into
Vinton county To buy votes with.
Voters, can your ballots be
bought with Wilson's blood stained
goldH Mol Noil
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-08-13

VrHEekR ToH ISsEurs.--It appears from
experiments made that most insects that
infsst plants have strong dipliks 10 win.
sgar, aud that substance is now employed
BY sOne, and II is said with good effect, TO
drive bugs and worm. from garden plants
and rose bushes. The mixture consists Of
ons'Pin' Of strong vinegar 70 four quarts
Of water. and may be applied with : gar.
den syringe or water pot.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-08-13

The nestest and tho most perfect work
In tho manufacture Of Tin Copper, and
Sheet Iron Is performed by John J. EberIy
Of Gin q RiOhmo mond's Hardware and Tin.
ware Establishment. We have never bs.
fore seen work executed in more beautI-
tui style. He has done two or three JOBS
for this Office that can't 90 beaten in any
city. The proprietors Of that pOpola !
establishment should fsal proud Of him
90 and get your work done there.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-08-13
In q noble speech made at a largo

In noble speech made at a largo
meeting at Cincinnati, on the Gath
of last month, Hon, GEo. II, PEN
DLEToN said:
The Democratic party belongs 10 no
man 70 no set Of men. It is the party
Of the people; Il 10 the party Of liberty |;
it 10 the party Of pro gresB /; It 10 the party
OF humanity; IL is the party Of cheap
governmsnti IL Is the party Of the Con-
stitutiOn.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-08-13

AT the Democratic Congressional Con
VentiOA for tho Twelfth District, held 81
CirCloVile on tho Sth, aftOr Judge VAu
rRUMP had BEEN renOminatsd, Colonel LY
MAN J. JACKsoS, Of Perry county, made q
speech in the Convention, rsnOuuUiug
RadiOalism and declaring for the DsmoO-
raoy.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-08-13

SRND Tax The PAPERa There Or,
many men who can not take tho papers,
and there ae thousands Of Democrat,
abie to take two three, four or Eve and
more. Let these Inter take The Demo.
cratic Enquirer, and direct ne who to send
it to. Nothing win do more gooL in this
campaign than the free and extensive cir
culAtion OF sound Democratic pewspspers
That will he worth more then all che
'peeches that all the stump speakers from
Naine to Texas get Of from now until the
election, II they kept at IL night and day,
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-08-13

Qua Catholic friends propose holding a
Pic-Nic ami Fair, at Wright's Grove, on
Thursday The goth inst, the proceeds for
the benefit Of the church. II will no
doubt be an Interesting occasion, and the
public are cordially invited to sitend
For particulars see notice In advertising
cOlumns. -L0aaa 6entineI.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-08-13
Kentucky ElectiOn--About 10000
Democratic Major tY--Frst Gun
Of the CampaignI 1ta :

Old Kentucky has fred tho first
gun of the great campaign, and
planted her shot in the right spot.
The election for Governor, Circuit
Judges, States Attorney, and local
officers took place on Monday, the
3d inst, and the result is that Gov.
Stevenson is reelected by a largely
increased majority-from $1,000 to
95,O0O-and there are large Demo.
cratic gains in every direction.
This does not look like a shack ac-
tion on the reaction" but marks
the steady progress Of the Counter
Revolution. Congress and Grant
have made the issue-the people are
prompt with their response.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-08-13

SETAoUR's letter Of acceptance
has been published in the city
papers. We will publish il in our
next issue.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-08-13
Rir Milliona AFnra.

TO show how outrageous Radical lsgls-
lation is we would reour 10 our statement
made last week Of the iaersase Of the pub
lie debt for June last Of more than $53,-
900, 1000 during that month. For July We
are advised il will be about Sc, 900 900
more, besides the still further increase
from the exchange at par Of large amount
of bonds, interest payable in gFeenbacks,
for those payable in gOld.--The Crisis.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-08-13

WE notice that some Of our exchanges,
consulting brevity and portinency, instead
Of speaking Of the Grant and Colfax
Ticket, speak Of it as the Grant Tax
Ticket.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-08-13
ANnACrl

supplementary 70 an act entitled IN act 20
M SSa PSaaty SrSpcs q sIeSSsSns Ss sct entitled RS
an act TO preserve the purity OF elections,
passed April I, 1851. 10, L., vol. So, page IS !
SEcrios !, BE IL enacted By tie General
Assembly " Ms Ststs @ 0Ai0, That Il Eball
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-08-13

The Radical party since the New York
nomination is in similar condition to
the boys veal. It hasn't exactly died,
but il has "kind o gin OUT"
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-08-13

Now every one of these
men are in favor of equal
taxation; in favor of a uni
form currency for the Bond
holders and Plowholders; all
are friends to the poor labor
ing men, and will do all with
in their power to relieve them
from the present distressing
system of taxation.
Let the laboring men, the
taxpayers, and every man in
Vinton county, vote for eve
ry man on the ticketl
Don't scratch a name OFF,
Read the ticket carefully
compare it with the names as
above-and see that all the
names are there and that all
are spelled right?
Do not trade any man ON
the ticket9 st
Vote for every man on it
and you will feel better when
you return to your honest
Keep a sharp look out for
the base counterfeit tickets
that the RAIDS are now making
preparations to print and cir
culate, for the purpose ofde-
feating a portion Of the coun-
ty ticket!
Any man can vote as he
pleases this fall Ifhe wishes
to vote against unequal taxa
ton brought upon the coun-
try by the wicked Radicals,
he can do SO, 1t is unlawful
for any man to MARK a ticket
and hand it to a voter to as
certain how he votes. 1t is
unlawful to nse any other
than white paper in printing
tickets. The laborerers at ali
the furnaces, the, ore banks,
the coal banks, on the rail-
road, and everywhere, can go
to the polls and vote against
the Radicals without being,
threatened, or intimidated in
any manner, as there is q law
in force that prevents big |
BOSSES" or proprietors, or
furnace companyagents,or ranY |
one else, from interfering in
my way with the ballots OIL
voters. Poor laboring men
ought to be allowed the priv
lcgc of voting against the
present distressing.s System oil
,axation ifthey wish too. no
Here is the law we refer too.
Read it carefully; ia s.,.E
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-08-13

nHow does Seymour stand 2" aeks the
Buffalo Erpres, and the World responds;
"Without staggering"
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-08-13

Ir coats the people over $abo,0Oo day
10 support an army TO control Niger
voters 10 elect Grant end Colfax. a.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-08-13

SEND IN YoUR RAos.---Ws will PAY Che
market price in cash for good Rsgs 81
this Office. Bring Them alongl .59e s9r
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-08-13

By law tho Presidential election takes
place on the first Tuesday after the arst
Monday in November. eaie#
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-08-13

District Ticket.
For Member OF Congres,
DR.. John Sanns, of Gallia
For Common Pleas Judge,
George o. Newman, Of scioto.
Democratic County Ticket
p For Auditor,
Henry Reynolds, ofElk Township.
For Treasurer,
ORA. W. James, Of MadiSon.
For Sheriff, .r. h.
Daniel Booth, Of yintons
For Recorder,
jonathan Brine, of Clk.
.. For Coroner,
Honry Robertson, Of Madison
For Commissioner,
F. ". Haynes, of EHgla
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-08-13
Elections this Year.

70 OCCUR thiA year:
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-01
BOARD or SUPERVISORS.

That queerly constituted, impariialy O divided
and tongue.ted body, the Board Of supervisors
met yesterday at noon in the chamber Of the Board
ia the new Court House: and, although few hours
before none OF the attaches knew anything about
when the Board would meet or did not think 1t
would meet for some time to come, and some OF the
members themselves couldn't tell anything about
IT. vet when the time arrived at which y had been
decided that the meeting should be held the Board
was on hand aud few OF the chosen aud choice
spirits who lounge around the Park, some OF whom
make a Greek cross Tor "his Inarkn) 81
the Comptrolcrs once or stree, Commits
soner's once once month, occupied seats IN
the lobby and tongued and munched their luscious
auids and nodded their heads approvingly and adj
miringly now and then as some Of thcravOfte money
spendere appeared or moved.
supervisor Roche. quiet and nervous, was m The
chair and The Business proceeded without any IN.
pleasant lars OF ,nsnecfsSayy delats afgc nnm
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-01
YACHTING NOTES.

The Alice Is anchored on the Club House
The Bayonne Yacht Club intend 10 have snoiner re'
gatta in september.
1, s expected that the sea New and Domno VIII
shortly try their speed with one another.
The yachts Alice and Feur de LIS ore ma'chca
for a race from Glen Cove TO New London and back.
burden now In course OF construction at newark fvc
Captain r. w. Holmes Of the Bayonne iacnt Cluo,
She is nearly completed. ana VIII pe ahoas ia INV "
The yachts Dauntless and Rambler saiteu OUT ok
the Narrows OF FIVE r. VI. YESTERDAY, having HGs
breeze from the southward. go. -.
General Hancock and q large party Of LADIES ana
gentlemen accompanied by the Governors 'sNho
Band, visited the yacht Dauntiess q. hei an.hoIhtc
were on the steamboat Henry Sriifn.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-01

Der Of resolutions for the remission Of taxes said to
have been enormously assessed were read and de-
clared adopted, tnasmuch as no member present
voted either for or against them the clerk had
the pleasure OF recittng at 'twO-f0rtyn rate the
names OF the members and then performing sort of
calisthenc movement by holding q book with both
hands and swinging them up over his head and ex-
claiming at the same time, IAN present"
communication was received from p. Henry
Jones Clerk OF the Court Of Appeals, notifying the
Board that the next session of the court would be
held ON the 2sth Of September, In the city Of New
YORK, and that In accordance with the design and
invitation Of the Board the court would be held In
the Supervisory chamber.
supervisor TWEED offered resolution calling upon
the Superintendent Of the Central bridge over Har
lem river to notify the Board Of the condition Of the
bridge and what amount would be needed to place 1t
In good condition.
resolution was adopted ordering the payment of
lab0rers' wages at the new Court House, amounting
to $3,438 after which the Board agreed to rescnd
resolution previously adopted granting to the JUS
tees Of Supreme Court Circuit holding court in this
county $40 per day. large amount Of unimportant
business was transacted, and the Board adjourned
TO meet again at the call Of the Chair.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-01
TBE BOARD OF HEALTH.

The weekly session OF this Board was heid yestor.
day afternoon, The president George Il. Lincoln,
presided Little beyond the usual routine business
was transacted. ~--s~-vassr--sr-
rho following named gentlemen were appointed
Sanitary Inspectors for the coming three monthsf
commencing July 1;-Albert Strang, J. ID. wadsJ
worth, W. II. D. Post L. A. Raborg, Lucien DanapS
vile, BENJAMIN Howard, W. v. White Francis A.
Thomas and Charles I. ROBBERS. $50,
The name OF William White was handed IN and
confirmed as attorney for the Board In the city u
a report on vaccination was also handed in TO me
Board, together with DR.. Harris weekly letter of
vital statistics, which is as follows:--
j., b. MnrEcroI,IrAN BOARD or HrsarM !
fourth w,.G q JSnsws, attended by an insr.s:e q
sHs' siY sGs: g sIsyt "a s
temperature the week ga. 70 deef.es Fahrenhei
Sns JSs: s ss &c ssss
Is. h. , was aCsscs Sshsr and he
range and Che humidity greater Thus far The i9srssss
cIsse. q inssSiisnis. ana, numerically cSnsdsrsa No
se; ys ss:, s nc FL
q Se total New YO5s ana o. Isi PR cent Ss ms
s! !sss:I r:: 81 s 6. i:S
ps s,s " nuisance ss rel
ssa IL s: sss si'Ya:
wards Of New YORK and ia the SIXTH si..een.h and EEh
and ocs publication alone vd have preserved the preciou
@ s: nearly On ss.s ri ssh o s
@ s' VEIL a. St cs aAPof IT,: S s
isry Inspectors -, ..sl
New York during The week seven Of the yerdics werl
upbn in the two rivers and this vas scarcs
" bali the number thai known to have peished In thG
way yet when the apparatus for rescyne persons frot
drow supplied ordered the Boari Of Health Q
MAJ rsAionabbe hoped What !hs nnTbsrof inquest, o.
Ard The means for saving life ~ the watersides no~ bsn
provided IN this city light we'll be adopted 10 all paccs whcr
ves Jeopardy from drowning And this Board ha
published liberal edition OF u: rules for savina persons iror
veteran Surgeon IN the army has written 10 the Board gn
that these measures should he provided everywhere they ma
be needed and that knoweigs Of these methods should b
widespread the people fhe requests that have already
copies Of these rules and suggestions prov
how extensively the want OF such information felt and
widely useful the daily press may be 10 dsstmrtns 'ns
nd N kno
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-01
TIRE EAST HOUSTON STREET HOMICIDE.
Iuauisiiion Before Coroner Flynn-vcrdict
Against the Prisoner.

Iuauisition Before Coroner Flynu-vcrdict
Against the Prisoner.
Coroner FLYNN yesterday held an inquest AZ No l2I
East Houston street, over the remains OF Ellen
Mcbride the woman who was found dead In her
room under very suspicious circumstances, as here's
toforc reported IN full in the HERALD. Jane MeCarty
aud Emma Pyle, both living in the house where the
homicide occurred and Margaret Curley residing %
No. 69l Wafer street, were sworn and examined at
considerable length, hut their testimony contains
nothing OF particular importance other than already
printed. IL appeared that Patrick sarsneld
deceased when she was intoxicated, and
he very angry; she often drank beer, sometimes
brandy was very Incorporate and subject TO hts on
which occasions 10 would take several men TO hold
her. DR.. J. q. Morton assisted by Drs. Knox, Lynch
and others, made post mortem examination on the
sions the face marked by seven distinct bruises
the back there were several bruises the N oracle
and abdominal organs were found to DO In healthy
condition. On examining the calvacium about four
ounces OF extravssated blood was found on the EFT
side on the surface OF the brain, from rupture OF
gentlemen the oause " death was exuavaaation OF
blood the surface OF the brain, the result OF in
ries received.
The case was then given TO the Jury who returned
the following verdct:--"That Ellen Mcbride came to
her death BY injuries supposed TO I've at the hands OF
Patrick sarseld Finn, on The 9th day VI june 1865
at ~, last Houston street,
Finn Ia thrty-sx years OF age, was born IN TINS
State lives at III East Houston street, and s clerk
by occupation. AZ 10 the charge preferred against
him he plc AIDED not guilty. Coroner Flynn committed
him 10 The 1ombs 10 await the action Of the Grand
Jury. -
ireland
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-01
NEW YORK CITY.
TIE COURTS.
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT.

internal Revenue Cases-COndenluatiOns.
On motion of Mr. Phelps, United States Assistant
District Attorney DEGREES Of condemnation and sale
were taken before Judge Batchford in the following
goods, no party appearing to cefend:-One copper
stin and connections tubs heaters and other uten-
sils found at 10 walker street; ten barrels OF dis
titled epirits found et 10s Liberty street; nineteen
barrels same at ST. BoweIy; o quantity same at the
Sectifying establishment OF H. Weiss, 500 Broad
wsy: six barrels and ten half barrels fine cut chew.
ing tobacco at 4l Water street. and other articles Of
merchandise found elsewhere; one barrel and forty:
seven half barrels OF same at 1el Duane street. and
cases containing smoking tobacco, marked David
Burrowes n. j., care Of Knapp d Brothers, found at
Hundred pounds plug tobacco found at Il Sixth ave-