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The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1868-06-11
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The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1868-06-11

EVE was the only woman who
never threatened to 60 and live
with her ma. And Adam was
the only man that never tantal.
lied his wife about the sway
his mother used TO cook"
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1868-06-11

. 81 NEVER complained Of my
condition but once" said an
old man, "when my feet were
bear and I had no Shoes; but I
met a man without feet, and
became contented," . .5
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1868-06-11

9 "WnY, George, why are YOU
hoeing in the garden at this
time Of nigth9" "Well, | was
awful dry, mother, and don't
the Bible say, "IIo every one
that thirstethm
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1868-06-11

4 CHAP who was to Id by a
clergyman to "remew ber Lots
wife, " replied thatho had trou-
bic enough with his own with
out remembering other mems
wives.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1868-06-11

A HUSBAND, on being told II le
other evening that his wife las
lost her temper, replied thai he
was glad of it, but was sorry
for the person who had found
it. ~ :,
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1868-06-11

If you wish for. care, per-
plexity and If .isery, be selfish
in all things this is the short
road to trout de. @
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1868-06-11

THE French Minister of Ma.
rine forbids mustaches or i'm
perlals, Only whiskers are to
be allowed. ,, ,-,,---
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1868-06-11

"a BAD husband beats his
wife, and svery bad wife beats
the devil .a-''
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1868-06-11
aayo ARTHUR, ONO, y UNE ii, 1865 --

The following was handed us, wit
a request to publish, by u merchant i
this city, who has not yet learne
''hOw sublime thing 1t is to sufTe
aud be strong:" ..
SHOPPING. ..
She stood behind the counter
The day I'll ne'er forget
She thought the muslin dearer
Than any she'd seen yet;
1wstched her playful fingers
The silk and satin toss,
The clerk looked quite uneasy,
And nodded at the boss;
"Show me some velvet ribbon,
Barcge aud satin turk
She said. II want to purchasers
Then gave the goods a Jerk.
The clerk was all obedience,
lie Travelled son his shape"
At length, with hesitation,
She bought 4 yard of tape.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1868-06-11

none Abutt the brave deserve
the fairY and none buttbe brave
can Eve with some Of them.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1868-06-11

ThIioId Tefahle D. X remedy has not sfailed
after t3enty years trial, in a single case sof
gonorrhea. Yea aGeSd sf % yenenai di%pses
efBour druggist gfatis. ~fibiesalsf depot, K.
Macreadr ataiqoj j,fN.sE.i cor. Columbia and
Walnuo6asI UfneHihat, o. u vvs u err
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1868-06-11

GEEGER & MUND, sheet Nu,y, Nasi,,
n'rumsns. Solo Aseuls iOr rfaysef, Robinson S G."
nanOss, sS2 ". Fifh St,
PIfNTS f OIL9. ..r.sl .g.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1868-06-11

The following can be read so as to
make sense, but it takes 4 cute indi-
yidual to fiud out how. Just try it:
/ thee read see that me,
Loyeis up will I'll have .--
But that and you have you'll
One and down and you If.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-09-23

PROSPECTIVE MARRIAGE OF SPEAKER
CoLFAx.-The Springfield Mass Re
publican publishes the following interest
ing bit of social gossip, which may be
considered an announcement to be trust
ed
"The gossips are right at las, in making
a matrimonial connection for Speaker
Colfax. He is engaged to Miss Nellie
Wade, niece of Senator Wade, of Ohio,
and one of the family party that accom-
panied the Speaker on his late trip among
the Rocky Mountains. She is a sweet.
sensible, accomplished lady of 80 years,
an Ohio farmers daughter, quite worthy
the place she has won in the heart of the
second man in public life in the nation,
and of the position by his side in home
and IN society she is destined soon to
take. Her father, the brother of the
Ohio Senator, died several years ago, and
she spent part of winter in Washington
with her uncle two years since, when the
acquaintance began with Mr. Colfax and
his family, which was ripened into this
interesting relationship, so pleasant for
all the Speakers friends to know, and so
promising to his happiness for the future.
The Rocky Mountains whispered the
sweet secret to the world, and congratula-
tons are echoed back from all quarters to
both parties"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-09-23

consider is-shall [ support the Demo
cratic party which in the eight years it
was in power brought the country from
the height of prosperity to the very verge
Of destruction, and every since has dill
gently sought to ruin what it could not
rule; or the the Republican party, which,
in the eight years it has been in power,
has fought and finished a tremendous
war, reunited divided republic, abol-
ished the sy stem Of slavery, paid one
fourth Of the immense debt caused by the
war, reduced taxation, restored confidence
and prosperity, and introduced the grand
est system of internal improvements in
thethistory Of the world. The case is
fairl y stated-choose between the two.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-09-23
HOW THE GOVERNMENT BONDS
ARE TAXED.

The income, returned on bonds is com.
puted at its currency value by the Asses
sor, and so collected. A, therefore pays
precisely the same income tax on his
bonds that B does on the proftssof his
farm, or G on his manufactu. es. or D on
his merchandising.
The government bonds are taxed five
per cent on their interest, as an income
tax, just the same as all other incomes,
from whatever source. In the West
there are very few bonds held by the peo-
pie, except in banking, insurance. and
the like, and banks insurance COMPANIES
are taxed for State and municipal pur-
poses precisely the same as all other pro
perty.
There are something like twenty mil
lions of bonds held in Illinois by banking
and insurance companies as a portion Of
their capital, and they are subject to
State, county, city, township and school
taxation, exactly to the same extent of
all other property.
1t is high time that the copperhead
clatter and nonsense about taxing the
bonds was exposed They have practised
this imposition on the minds Of the IN
thinking and ignorant sufficiently
When the democratic party was in power,
it never levied either State or FEEDER
al tax on government bond; and it would
not propose to tax the credit of the gov
eminent row, if the bonds had not been
issued in putting down democratic re-
bellion and preventing that Infamous par
ty from destroying the Union Chicago
Tribune
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-09-23

When for Provisions, Grocs ries, Glass or Crock.
cry Ware,
You wish to spend a few greenbacks you may
have to spare,
Just call at the Store that's always ahead
Which has its foundation on Rock Rivers bed.
The Groceries are good, and of every kind;
In towu, an assortment like mine you'll not
find.
The Fruits and Provisions, here keep on hand
Are picked from the choicest and best of the
land
The articles, of course, are too numerous to
mention;
To whatever you wish just direct our attention,
And if you don't see it, you've only to ask,
Well soon show it to you, and think it no task.
When you enter the store, to the left you will
stare,
For there is where we keep our Crockery ware
The assortment is great, the price is not high,
And if you but need it you surely will buy.
The Plates, Cups and Saucers and Vegetable
Are of the same patterns, that suit ladies wishes,
Wash Bowls and Pitchers which can't be sur
passed,
And with careful usage, for ages will last.
And then the Glass ware, you cry what sight,
The Goblets and Tumblers are brilliantly
bright.
What, only three dollars dozen are these
Why, that ought the Stingiest miser to please.
Glass that is couded and Glass that IS clear:
Glass that is cheap and Glass that is dear
But OF all, perhaps this is most rare,
Ny last purchase Of new frosted ware.
The clerks will show you whatever you wish,
From little Salt Cellar to a great Preserve
Dish
The sight is worth seeing, we give that to boot
AND inever look cross, if you say it don't
suit.
Then as around the store you may cast your
eye
Oar assortment of Lamps you surely will spy
This, fifty cents is that dollars is five,
The hnest and cheapest, you really believe.
Whatever you buy, you II find upon test
It's as cheap as the cheapest, and good as IL g
best
For my custom is ever, my profits to share
With those who buy of me provisions or ware.
So friends, just remember to give me call.
For satisfaction warrant to one and to all
The big pitcher you Il see by Rock Rivers
brink,
In front of the store of J. W MENTINK.
N. B.-I will duplicate any bill of Croekery
OF Glassware purchased in this city.
J. W. MBNT1NK.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-09-23
THE DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.

The Demo cratic Congressional Conven-
ton, which met in this city tast Thurs
day, was thinly attended. There were
only seventeen delegates present, and
they evidently felt but little interest in
the proceedings. Having gone through
the motions Of nominating candidate,
they economical time by adopting the
New York resolutions as their platform,
and after listening to short speeches by
NJ. B. Williams and Judge Knapp of
New Mexico fame, adjourned SINE die.
The candidate selected is Mr.. John
Winans, of Janesvllle,; that city furn-
ished a victim before in the person of J d.
J. R. Pease, Esq, and those who remem-
Der how thoroughly Hopkins shelled him
can expect repetition of the perform
ance in a still more perfect manner.
The nomination is generally consider
ed very weak one, and many Of both
parties about here never heard of the
candidate before. For their benefit we
would say that Winans is an obscure
copperhead politician of GAINESVILLE.
He is lawyer by profession of fair abil-
ity but not superior to scores of others
in the district. He was bitter opponent
of the war from the beginning, and no
one can recall single word of encourage
ment or assistance to the Government ut
tered by him during the entire struggle.
He received the nomination no doubt
because no better man could be found
who would take it, and would never have
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-09-23
Hercules Dousman. one of the oldest

Hercules Dousman, one of the oldest
settlers of Wisconsin, and one of the
wealthest men n the State died recently
at an advanced age, at Prairie du Chen.
A. D. Seaman an old resident, and one
of the leading business men of Milwau-
kee, died suddenly of heart disease on
Saturday last.
FAMINE.-There is a terrible famine
among the inhabitants of the Red River
country. All the crops are reported to
be total failure.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-09-23

FAcTs.-It has been proved from Off
cial sources that the national debt has been
alre ady one fourth paid, that it is con-
stantly diminishing and that the expenses
of the government for the last three years,
counting out the extraordinary expenses
caused by the war, are only 100000 more
per year than during Buchanan's admin
istration and that with an increase of over
5000 900 inhabitants. These facts can
not be denied.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-09-23

GENERAL LEE swore to support and
defend the Constitution ten times, as ap-
pears by the files in the War Office, and
then took up arms and attempted to de-
stroy it. Beauregard took like oath
seven times. Now these two worthless are
out in letter declaring that if those who
fought to maintain it are entrusted with
power, it will be destroyed
Speaking of recent speech by Rob
ert Toombs, the Augusta (Ga.) National
Republican says: awe repeat that
Toombs expressed great indignation that
Governor Bullock had not been killed,
which fact is SO notorious that no demo-
crat in this city will have the hardihood to
deny it.
BosToN, Sept. 18-John Quincy Ad-
ans accepts the Democratic nomination
for Governor of Massachusetts, He OBJ
jects, however, to the plank of the Nation
al Democratic Convention relative to
finances, and avows himself Jackson
Democrat, believing in hard money.
CONGRESSIONAL NOMINATIONS IN
THIS STATE.-Both political parties in
this State have now completed their con-
gressional nominations. The list is as
follows
DIST. REPUBLICANS. DEMOCRATS.
I.-Halbert E. Paine Alex Mitchell.
| H-Benjamin F. Hopkins. John Winans.
lll.-Amasa Cobb. Tn, Fl. F. Passmore
IV.-Leander F. Frisby. Charles A. EIdridge
V.-Philetus Sawyer. Joseph Villas.
VIC. G. Washburn. Albert G. Ellis.
Frank Blair's love for the Irish
whom he calls "Finn gans," is no les
than the respect which he evidently enter
tains for the Germans. He was fond o
referring to General Fremont's staff off
GERS as "a pack of id Dutch"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-09-23

WELL PUT-A collection of pungent
sayings and writings of General Grant has
just been published by the Republican
Committee. Among other good things
which have not yet seen the light, is the
following extract from a private letter
written by Grant in 1866:
at is an insult to ask any Northern
man to support candidate whose anxiety
that the flag should have thirty-six and
not twenty stars, did NOT come to HIM TIL
.t,ter Lce's surrender"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-09-23

obtained it had there been any possibility
Of electing him. So far as the requisite
qualifications of an efficient Member Of
Congress are concerned, it would be diff
cult to find more perfect contrast than
that between this candidate and the pres
ent able and popular incumbent.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-09-23

A lady parting from her husband few
days since, in the cars at Albany, was
overheard by the passengers to utter the
following paragraph all in one breath
"Good bye, VIII. Write to me every
day, won't you? I'll expect letter
three times a week any way. Take good
care of my Sunday school class, for I'll
want it when l come back. If Miss
Smith calls don't give her more than fifty
cents, for we have to support our own
church, you know. Don't forget to bring
my silk dress and my other shoes. Come
as soon as you can, Goodbye, Don't for
get your cane, and let your mustaehe
grow"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-09-23

The nominations for Congress are now
complete on both sides. The present
members have all been re-nominated and
probably will all be reelected. The only
doubtful districts are the First and
Fourth In the First, Alex. Mitchell,
one of the wealthiest men in the State is
opposed to Gen. Paine. This nomina-
ton, says the Sentinel, is confession of
weakness, and means that the reliance of
the Democratic party to carry that dis
trict is-money. In the Fourth Judge
Frisbie, of Washington county, is the
Republican candidate, and is very
strong nomination. There will be des-
perate fight in the district with some hope
of electing the great objector to stay at
home.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-09-23
r. [. P.
Old hellion !"

A BET IT WOULD NOT DO TO TAKE
The following story is told, for the truth
of which we do not vouch, but would say
from what we know of Kentucky that any
who took the bet would be sure to lose:
The Second Adventists shave been hold
ing meeting in this city, and have con-
cluded that the end of all things earthly
will take place on the first Of next Octo,
Der. The other day the preacher was
very much annoyed by Republican and
Democrat on the outskirts of the meeting,
discussing as to who would be the next
President The preacher approached
them and said: 'sMy dear friends, you are
exciting yourselves unnecessary and
wasting precious time in specializing as to
the future President of the United States,
for before any earthly election takes place
our blessed Lord will be President every
where"
"I'll bet you twenty-five dollars" said
the Democrat, she can't carry Kentucky"
That Democrat was posted.-Janes-
vile Gazette.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-09-23

THE CASE STATED.-When one of the
most malignant rebel leaders of the war.
who has been one of the most unrepent-
ant of traitors since armed resistance fail,
ed-one of. the lifelong fire eaters of
South Carolina-can come to Tammany
Hall, and with bis own hand write revo-
luton upon the platform of a national
party when cut.throat like Fort Pillow
Forrest can find admission as delegate to
a National Convention, and can rise from
his seat, amid tumultuous applause and
sundry repetitions Of the notorious yell
with which the rebel troops used to charge
the Union lines, and can name man to
be candidate for the high and responsible
office of Vice President of the United
States who had just committed himself
to a plan of multiplying the laws of Con-
gress when Seymour can say that he was
a party to Hampton's revolutionary in
terpolation into the declaration of princi-
pies, and that he approves Of what the
assembled magnates Of the "lost cause
insisted upon when the New York World
can be compelled to bow down in abjeet
humiliation before dethroned slave oil
garchy; when the La Crosse Democrat
can be imported from Wisconsin to become
the visible and satanic exponent of true
Democracy, then is it plain as the sun a
high noon that Vance, of North Carolina
but expresses a fact when he says tina
"what the Confederacy fought for would
be won by the election of Seymour ant
Blair Chicago Republican,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-09-23

All the above meetings viii be held in the
evening.
The local committees are requested to give
timely notice of these meetings through the
press and by handbills, and to make all need-
full arrangements to promote their success.
HORACE RUBLEH,
Chairman Republican State Com.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-09-23
YSesU s4egUea'F5se asseast.
Felt for Roofing &c.

I HAVE at my lumber yard lerge quantity
i of J. HAYES & CO.'S Felt. This material
is designed to be put upon roofs in the place
of shingles or under siding instead of sheeting.
1t is very durable, and is offered at such a
cheap rate that all who may be building will
find it an object to purchase. Come and ex-
anime for yourselves.
q z GOE
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-09-23

The hop crop of the counties in the
Western part Of the State will not be
more than one half the quantity estimat-
ed. The lice appeared in great numbers
when the crop was about half secured,
and destroyed whole yards in a single
day. Great distress is occasioned by this
failure and the low prices, as many had
gone heavily into debt depending upon
the crop this year to help them out.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-09-23
he Only Cold Med
or this branch of Manufacture.
WHY The WHEELER & WLON
PREFERRi

1t makes the Lock Stitch; its seams will
ravel it is alike on both sides it 81
thread and silk it is easily threaded; the
sion of thread giyesho trouble; its work is
soled by oil; its parts are easily reached
runs very light; its attachments are easily
piled it stitches ali kinds of material
hens any width it fells; it puts on bindii
it lays in cord it embroidcrs; it makes tue
it gathers and sews on at the same tin
it is exceedingly simple; it 30
on the rotary principle; it economies pow
it wears but slightly it will les or ara
is warranted; $4,000 of them have be
made; No. works well after fifteen yes
constant use; $4,000 of them are sold annual
its sale increases every day. And late il
provements have made It
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-09-23

A terrible state of affairs is reported in
Tennessee, Texas and some other of the
Southern States. The rebels and their
sympathizers beingsencouraged by the ill.,
cendiary speeches of Blair, and the late
Southern leaders have organized in armed
bands, and by shooting loyal men and
destroying their property, have establish
ed system of terrorism fearful to con-
template.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-09-23
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