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Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-10-29

The PascHALL HOUSE DRAWING is at last
over, and the mind of tho public s,in meas
IRE, relieved Of the great anxiety with which
II has been fraught for the few past months,
and another laurel is added to the good name
ST.. Louis has so deservedly gained by con-
ducting other and similar enterprises in fair
and honorable manner But there is another
brilliant scheme in successful operation, and
closely approaching termination in ST. Lou
il, tho Gardner Real Estate Distribution.
This grand enterprise, under the patronage
and management OF old and well-known cili-
zens OF honor and responsibility, aud ndors-
ed by many of the first business houses of
st. Louis, is probably the most liberal and
attractive in it's arrangements of anything Of
the kind ever put before the public There
are five hundred prizes averaging nearly
81, 900 each, including the splendid mansion
OF Levi l.. Ashbrook Of st. Louis, worth S82,-
5000, other beautiful residences, and desra-
Bile building lots in the city. Not the least at
tractive feature OF the enterprise is the very
reasonable price of the tickets-b being only
one dollor each; they are in the reach Of
every one. Tickets are being sold rapidly in
every State and Territory of the Union,
through agents, clubs, and individual orders
by mail, etc. Drawing takes place the 9th
OF November, 1868. For tickets or circulars
address L. Dow Hendershot, No. 42O Walnut
street, under Southern Hotel.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-10-29


Dispatches from Spain say that the
Bishop OF Tarragona, at the head Or 1900
men, haaspronounced against tho Provisional
Junta. n
Henry Murphy, Fenian prisoner in Otto
wa, Canada, made desperate atlemptto eb-
cape Tuesday night, nearly killing turnkey
in the attempt, which did not succeed,
The report Of the coronation Of Gobas-
SEE as Emperor Of Abyssinia is. confirmed
he is supported by Prince Rascal, hut OPP
posed-by the eldest son of the late King The.
odoruA. ri .trt,f iiafusorrfl ,iS3 ~
Dispatches from, INDIA report that the
civil war In northern Afghanistan 10 al an
end. Azim shaw, who contested tho power
OF the Enir Of Cabopls having tailed to es-i
tablish his claims by arms, fed to Bokhara i
The State Treasurer OF Massachusetts
has been authorized to iHeue scrip for the
first two subsidees from the state to the B0s-
ton, Hartford and Erie Railroad This in
sures theeQmpletion OF the road to the Hpd-,
son river. va N 7ss D,.a t 'iHi
The Captain Of a c6asiing vessel reports
that while OF Coos Bay, Oregon, he encmil,-
tered smoke 30 dense that II obstructed his
progress one day. Three hundred birds feli
dead on the deck OF his vessel, and the people
ofCoo's Bay are suf1ocatng. He could not
account for the smoke. ft
Grace Church, in New Yotk city, has not
been sold as reported, but the well-lnoWn
Brown, who has been one Of the institutions
Of the church and OF the. city, has left with
the choir on, account OF disagreement with
the new rector in reference to- the perform
ance OF operatic music by the choir.
Putnam Brown, the express messenger
who had $125,OO0 belonging to the MeP-
chants Union Express Company taken from
him ON the Hudson River Railroad, on the
morning Of May, Let, has been arrested for
perjury. II Is alleged that Brown was party
to the robbery, and that he Received S10,35O
Of the stolen money. He is confined at
White Plains "" t Oh
Mr.. Gladstone made speech in Liverpool
on the 10th. He examined tho question OF
Fenianlsm and the discomfort in Ireland, and
assigned the cause therefor. He spoke earn.
estly OF the need OF reform, and quoted and
dwelt on the words OF Darcy McGee, a con-
seryative, on these causes, as voice of the
dead from over the ocean.
The Washington Evening Express pub
hshes ON article with large headings, "High-
ly Important, Startling and True'-''A Plot
70 Assassinate President Johnson Fifty
Negroes and Three White Men Sworn to kill
the President The Express says an en-.
ploye in the Treasury Department has ex.
posed the plot, which has been arranged
since the impeachment trial. The story
caused much comment, but the community
generally are incTedulous as to its truth
hence there ia no excitement
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-10-29

"FAIRBANK's STANDARD ScALEs.n--At the
Fair Of the st. Louis Mechanical and Agr-
cultural Association held during the past
week, one Of the most liberal displays in the
mechanical department., was that by Fair
banks, Greenleaf Co., manufacturers of the
renowned Fairbanks Standard Scales,' for
the superiority Of which they were awarded
the highest premium for Hay and Stock
Scales, also for their Dormant, Warehouse
and Portable Scales. Their assortment was
elaborate, embracing nearly every variety re-
quired for all ordinary branches of business
The qualities claimed f'r these scales are
that they are more simple in construction,
and delicate in their operation, made OF bet
ter material, and will endure severer tests
than any others, AT the Great Paris Expo
sition, ,theyreceivedt the highest award, though
in competition with thirty-four other manu-
faeturers, and were mentioned in the award
of THE STANDARD SCALES. For nearly for
" years they have been manufactured as
they are at present under the supervision of
the original ingent0rs,r aud owing to the
large experience and superior facilities of the
manufacturers, are offered at lower prices
than any other scales of equal size and
strength. The warehouse Of this firm is at
209 Market street. st. Louis, Mo.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-10-29
mILWAUKEE MARKET.

MILWAUKEE, Oct. 17.-FLoUR--U Unchanged and
dull. Sales winter exuras at $9,OO@lO,O0; spring
extras, city and Iowa at $3.50; choice country NOM
inal at S687@7,37 WHRAT--Quiet and firiner on
No. l to fill shorts Sales No. | at Sl,4S; No. 2
$1.S5K; No. 8 $1,2S; Rejected Sl,2O. oArs-Quiet
and q shade lower-5SA for No. ?. CoRN-Dull
and nominal-96996 &c for No. 2; 9799Sc for No. l..
R4E-Nominal at 81, 30 for No. .. BARLRY-Irreg-
ular. No. 2 $l,S0Dl, 90; No, 1 Sl,90@l05. WOOL
Firm and steady 43o for coarse to fine fleece. PoTA-
ToEs-Good supply and dull at 5O@6Oc, BUTTER
Easiei-25G35c. Eaas-Firm at 23@24c. HOPS
Dull and nominal at 15@2Oc for new.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-10-29

AMERICAN WINE Co. OF ST. LOUIS, Mo-
The excellent and beautiful display of wines,
&c, by this company at the Fair held last
week by the st. Louis Mechanical and Agri-
cultural Association, and for which they were
justly awarded many first premiums, attract
ed universal attention, and surprised many
who had no conception Of the immense
progress made in this branch of commerce.
This company manufacture champagne, and
still wines from the first crushings OF the
missouri grape" and also splendid article
Of SOatawba" brandy, which, Judging from
the large sales made by them, is fully appre.
ciated by the public. Their wines were on
exhibition at the Paris Exposition OF 1857,
where the Sparkling Imperial received
honorable mention" and this, too, in a
lotne country which produces the finest and
rarest of Wines Their wines also received
the first premium at the iowa State Fair last
year, when the Sparkling Imperial and
Isabella, Virginia Seeding" /" red, and the
Missouri Catawba," white, were particularly
noticed, and at all fairs where they have been
displayed these wines have received the
highest premium. Last year their manuiac-
ture amounted to 100000 bottles sparkling
wines, and 100, 900 gallons still wines, besides
large amount ofbrandy but the supply is not
equal to the demand, and this year they have
enlarged their operations, and will produce
double the amount. The still wines and
brandies are in wood, and of valious quali-
ties. Physicians, druggists, invalids, and all
others who wish to procure pure wines and
brandies, can find them at the warehouse of
this company, 219 Olive street, st. Louis,
Missouri.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-10-29

BILLIARD TABLE MBRoGLIo. AT the late
fair held at st. Louis under the auspices of
the Mechanical and Agricultural Association
OF that city, two billiard tables only were en-
tered TO contend for superiority, one by
Julius Bake, OF Cincinnati, and the other by
hlessrs. Brunswick x Bro., of Chicago; the
latter receiving the first premium by the
award OF the committee. Mr.. Balke's table
was "chef d'oevre OF art; il is the finest of
any he has ever manufactured, being lifted
with Phelan's patent cushions, and the work
manship being exclusively the work ofmaster
mechanics in his regular employ. To the
professional players and others who are in
terested in such matters, the decision OF the
amateur committee created astOnishment and
dissatisfaction. The honesty OF the commit
tee ID not questioned, but their efficiency and
lack Ofjudgment is severely criticised. Many
professionals, who have travelled in Europe
and were ut the Paris Exposition, unhestat-
ingly declare that the Bake table is one of
the best in the world, and would have taken q
first prize at Paris or elsewhere. The tables
were hurriedly examined, III fact, merely
glanced ut by the committee, who then passed
on to something else. "The wrong horse in
this case has been saddled' Mr. Bake is
Wiling TO abide by the decision of the Dlucti-
cal players andmechanics, and il the Messrs.
Brunswick are also willing to 'let lis have
peace" on this question by submitting tosuch
an arbitration, 1t would satisfy all concerned,
and merit would receive its own reward.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-10-29
NEW YoRK MARKEr.

NEW YoRK, Oct. -CoTToN-Market nominal.
Sales at 26c for Middling Uplands. FLOUR
Market l0@l6c lower Receipts, 269S9 barrels
Sales at S6.5O@7.00 for superhne; $7,70@10O0 for
Rouud Hoped Ohio, WHEAT-AIarket steady. =
Receipts, 140 1928 bushels Sales of $4,000 bushels
at Sl.7O for Nos l and Spring, mixed. RYR-
Market irmer. CoRN-Market 1(D11sc lower Re-
ceipts 49, S23 bushels. Sales of $4,000 bushels at
S2.30@240. OATs-Market k@1c lower. Receipts,
"a, 800 busnels. Sales at 731 1s974h. PoRK-A arket
lower. Sales at $2SS7@29.15 for New Mess. BRIT
Market quiet. Cur MEATs-Market steady. LARD
4 Market quiet. Sales OF l7A@l9,s. PETROLEUM
-bales of Crude at 16; Refined at 29H
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-10-29

At THE ST. LOUIS MECHANICAL AND AGRICULTURE.
held during the past week. and which was open
to ell comors n the United States considerable cJmpe
tition was called forth in the line Of BOOTS AND
SHOES. Messrs DUHNINa 4 EMERsoN, No. 629
North Main Street. st. Louis, Dealers and Manufac-
turers surpassed all in the emuous contest for super.
orty BY their large and general display Of goods having
no less than sixty exhibition, embracing differ.
ent varieties which elected encomums Of praise and
admiration from the throngs OF visitors present This
house did not compete for premium. They were de-
srous to show fine assortment Of work as could be
found in the United States to make known what West.
ern enterprise and energy could accomplish. Every
variety OF Boots and Shoes for youths mems and ladies'
wear from the heavy boots Of the miner to the delicate
slipper and gater for the softer were here in grand
display including also the popular BOX Toe Boot and
hoe work. In which they stand uprivalled without any
extensive competition The special merit Of their eAhb
IT, consists in the fact that their goods ali OF their
own manufacture, they having several manufactures
10 constant operation aud made with view meet the
wants Of their own trade. They well deserve the
n business which they eniny by their honesty and fair
dealing throughout their long experience VI d years
during which they have acquired an enviablo reputa
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-10-29

The SMITH SPRING BED. This Justly cele-
brated Spring Bed, after inviting comparison
and delying competition since its nlroduc-
tion to the public, has gained further laurels
by being awarded the first premium, at the
Fair held by the st. Louis Mechanical and
Agricultural Association, Oct. 9th, 1868, over
numberless competitors from all parts OF the
United States, among whom were some who
have ever enjoyed reputation unequalled,
until 'Smith's" appeared before the public.
It is a tribute richly deserved by tie Smith
Manufacturing Company, and the throngs of
visitors who fingered aboutit at the Fair, cd
miring it's many excellencies, most heartily
and positively concurred in the decision Of
the awarding committee Al a glance one can
observe that it surpasses all others in sim
plicit7, compactness, durability and comfort.
1t is easily set up and taken down, occupies
but small space when ready for transporta-
tion, weighs only about thirty pounds, and
can be arranged to any bedstead The prices
at which these bottoms are sold, and the lib
eral terms, places it within the reach of ali
to obtain them, and thus add to the real COM
forts of home. The Company sell only by
Wholesale, but they can be obtained from
furniture dealers generally
The Office of the company Is at 4l8, North
Third street, st. Louis, Mo.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-10-29
CHICAGO MAnKET.

CHIoAao, Oct H.-FLoUR-Demand steady;
receipts -four. $500 barrels, shipments 1l,600
barrels. WHEAT-Demand steady; No. 2 $780,;
receipts wheat 100000 bus, shipments l0l,
900 bus, OoRN-Demand dull and lower; No.
l, 92c; receipts $4,000 bus, shipments 10000
bus. 0ATs-Demand weak; 6lh@5ljsc; receipts
132, 900 bus. ahlpmeuta 100 100 hHs tII
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-10-29

EMPIRE SAW Monks OF ST. LOUIS, Mo-
Messrs. Curtis d Co., proprietors of tho
above named works, were tho successful
competitors for the first premium offered by
the st. Louis Mechanical 4 Agricultural AssH
citation, al. their Fair held the paAt week il
that city, for superior Circular Saws. Their
works have been in existence about fifteen
years, and saws Of their manufacture have a
widespread reputation, and have been In
general ana satisfactory use throughout the
West. They manufacture the best refined
Cast Steel Patent Ground, warranted Circa-
lar, Mill, Mulay, Oross-Cut, and Webb, and,
in fact, saws Of every description can be
found at their extensive wsrehouae, III Vine
g., st.. Louis, Mo-, and thore, too, can l1s
found all saw-mill supplies, which will be
furnished at manufacturers prices. They
are also agents for Barlow 4 stones Patent
Saw Gummey, and dealers In the best Engl
lish and American Files, Rubber and Leather
Betting, etc. Circular saws can be repaffed
In the best manner at their works, Main,
above Florida St., st. Louis. Parties in want
OF superior saws will do we'll to make note
Of this, and send for circular" for further
description.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-10-29

o.
Buck q WRiGHT, OF THE ECLIPSE STovE
WORKS. are again victorious in their Cooking
Stove contest for superiority, at the Fair
held during the past week by the St. Louis
Agricultural and Mechanical Association.
Their stove Brilliant aftera very thorough
competitive test with FIVE other well known
patterns, was awarded the ''blue ribbon, \
tho insignia Of superiority. The trial was
one OF great interest. Eight pounds Of
dough was placed in the oven of each stove,
and in forty-three minutes the brilliant"
baked palatable bread, and the baker stated
that the breadco have been taken from
the oven several minutes sooner. Three and
one-haK pounds of wood only were consume
ed. In every contest this stove disappeared :
it has been successful, and was awarded the
gold medal at the New Orleans Fair, last
January. In the stove line, Buck 4 Wright
have been very successful, carving off the
first premiums for the best parlor coal stove,
the best display Of stoves, best ,parlor and.
tailor stoves, and the best wood cooking
stoves. They perhaps will, like "Alexander,S
look around for more stoves (not 'worlds'')
to conquer. The facts as above speak for
themselves, and it gives assurance to the
public that when about to purchase stoves for
any purpose, they cannot fail Of procuring
the best at the store Of Buck & Wright, 72J
and 722 North Main street, st. Louis, Mo. 3 9
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-10-29
CINCINNATI nIARKET.

and unchanged. WHEAT-Demand frmer and
holders asking &c higher prices. OoRN-Demand
dull OATs-Demand dull, $1,000 RYE-Dull at
$l,3s@l,40. BARLEY Demand hrmer. CoTToN-
Unchanged. WHsKY--Demand firm at Sl,32.-
Provisions Demand quiet; prices dropping; not
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-10-29
TIM Besr AnD OnrolxAL TonIc lor Iron,

HE BEST AND ORI0lNAL IONIC OF IRON,
Phosphorus and Oasaya, known as Oaswel Mack Oo's
restores color to the blood the phosphorus renswS waste
of the nerve tissue and the CAlisaya gives natural
heahfu tone 10 the digestive organs thereby curing
debility, and depression Of sprits Manufactured only
BY CAsWELL, hAzARD co., New York. Sold BY
al druggists novl7eoW
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-10-29
PRICES.

Hoonands German Bitiers, per bottle, slod
hall dozen. II 3 %.
Hoohand's German Tonic, pnt up in quart botllA
al 80 per bottle, or hall dozen ior $3.50
~ Do not forget TO examine well the article lpu
buy, In order TO gel the genuine.
- For sale " AL druggists and aioreksepeaA
ovxywhors.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-10-29

MAGNOLIA WATER.-Superior to tho best
imported German Cologne, and sold at hall
the price.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-10-29
READ THE HOME TESTIMONY.
From Lester sexton, of Milwaukee.


Asssrs. @. g. Clark q Co., Ne,O Hdpen, Conn,
Both myself and wife have used Goes Dyspepsia
Cure, and it has proved perfectly satisfactory as
remedy. l have no hesitation in saying that we
have received great benefit from Its use.
Very respectfully,
(signed) LEsTER SEXTON.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-10-29

An elevator runs from the bottom to the top Of
the house, with approaches from each floor tits Z
by 8 feet. Itrins by steam aud is so simple in its
construction as to be easily managed. 1t is safe
and has extra projections so that it seems impossi
BILE for On accident to occur. The elevator built
Of black walnut and oak and the car savery hand
some attair It contains sofas for passengers to
sit upon while going, up and down. The elevator
saves all llnecessity for climbing up and down stairs
taking guests from the office floor and landing them
on the floor where their own apartments are 1t
is handsome affair and VIII be much used
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-10-29
Debility,
pERsONs ADVANCED IN LIFI

And feeling the hand oI time weighing heavily upey
them with ali lis attendant Ills will ind IN the us
Of this BlI'fERS, or the TONIC, an .,hxir that wi .
lnsii new lille into their veins, rest0rt in measu
the eneigy aud ardor Gt more youthful days. huld
up their shrlnken lOrIns and give health AMI
happiness II their remaining years.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-10-29

Having given the readerasa general ideaA'Of the
Plankihton House, we cannot leave the subject
without taking the reader on trip through the
We step of Spring street into the entrance and
follow ball 40 BY 90 feet into tho rotoundHr This
hall u lined with velvet cushioned seats for guests
and OF the right hand Is the cosy reading room,
where are kepton Ale ell the papers OF the leading
cities. JgN itus ~ 1Tt NatN giN
Posing through the hall we enter the office which
runs parallel with Spring street and is 'il0 by %
feet The office proper Ia at the head OF the hall
and midway Of the rotunda, with apriyate office
for the, proprietors. Nfom 1he0 ONCE those
whose business to know what y epingS on have
commapding view Of the situation, The, walls are
painted white and carving sAsll and black
walnut trimming break the ihonotony of the Acene
and add to eheauty dfthe Apartments. The hoors
Of tbs halls and reading Fooms are laid in dark and
white marble slabs, We can pass from theofficato
the dining room orto the biliiard room, z TX N.
running pWalleIvith Spring street ms by1O feet
laid down with finest carpeting, that u softand del
icate to the toueh On the Spring street front ON
both Sides OF the hall are the ladies parior so BY "a
feet, parlors with bed rooms attached reception
room and prisbtea aooma all large and ranging in
size from IS 70 "a feet square. ~ sd stsT ~
On this floor Ia the bridaf Chamber, perfect
little boudoif, elegantly firnished aud 'invftngin
its appearance F9on the windows there Is mag
niacent view of the city. = MIN f7vf sigi
-Rnnntng south and from this hall ns another, l76
feet long and 10 ftet' vide, richly carpeted. On
both sides OF this hall are rooms for guests double
and single iuoIns. lafe well lighted and wen ven
tilated, and oil furnished In the beat style Nothing
seems to have been done with eaiinied hand. but
everything regardless OF expense, With the idaauf
good taste and comfort. eyss..
the new building, which is destined to be Of 80
nqichlmp jh hahistety on DIR latyc We
are Well AMafe that The reader spdifehke IA Hot
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-10-29

is on the first dobr to tsie in the rear Of the
Office. 1t Is 4D,by % feet With high ceilings The
floor is laid in ash and black walnut matched, and
the walls are grained below and white above. The
rooms contain seven of WLooxs tables, manufac-
tured especially for the room. and with the latest
improvements Running about the room are raised
platforms which will contain 100 velvet covered
cnalrs LOT speytaulors 2i.as sglf $3.50 na
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-10-29

The parlors and the bridal chambers are laid
with Royal velvet carpeting, imported. The halls
and private parlors are laid with the best Bgelow
body brands OF various colors and designs corres.
ponding with the furniture Some 1900 yards of
this style were used The third and fourth stories
halls and rooms are laid with the finest tapestry and
brussels, of various colors and designs, and 800
yards were used The fifth story is laid with
tapestry ingram, and some 1900 yards were used
The In sheetngs, table linins and napkins, towel.
ing and other linins are the celebrated Barnsley
goods. A French AIarseiles counterpane for the
bridal chamber bed, is one Of the most beautiful
articles Of the kind we have ever seen.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-10-29

The dining room is 90 by 46 feet, and the ladies'
ordinary adjacent to it Is rs to l8 feet Both arc Is
feet high. The doors are laid in alternate strips of
ash and walnut polished. Six steam coils, neatly
framed and covered with marble. heat the room,
and seven IL and light chandeliers light it. In the
rear Is French mirror 12feet by eight, filling one
OF the panels and eight other mirrors 10 feet by g.
occupy side aud end panels. The room Is filled
with extension tables and has capacity for seating
300 people comfortably