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Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-06-16
The Waillng Of the Jews in Jerusalem.

The Jews in Jerusalem have purchased
The right of the Turkish Government to
assemble every Friday afternoon near one
side Of the Mosque of Omar, against sup
posed portion of their ancient Temple, and
there lament and weepover their fallen city
and faded glories
Men, women and children there assem-
BILE, all coming with Bible in hand and
dressed in their best suit. The men wear
kind Of long dressing gowns, made of
broadcloth or merino, or calico, of various
colors, having the edges trimmed with fur
Their hair is cut short behind the ears, but
hangs in long curls in front The better
dress and shawl,
As they approach the place Of weeping
they usually lean first, for short time,
with their heads against the wall, but soon
begin to swing their bodies back and forth
wringing their hands, while priest or pat
riarch leads off in reading selections from
the Prophet in the most wailing tones
At certain periods all voices join in the
cry, tears run down their faces, and they
seem to be moved by the most agonizing
sorrow, Old men and women we're there
with whitened locks and feeble steps, and
they bowed and wept in deepest grief Lit
tie children, too, were there, their eyes
moistened and voices trembling as they
joined in the heart-touching lamentations.
No lookeT-on can doubt but there is sim
cerity in this service. The Jews feel that
Jehovah hears their cries and prayers, and
according to prophecy will restore to them,
after long seasons Of bitter wailings, their
o9t glorieg; gathering together all the scat
tered children of Israel, and henceforth
permit them to live and die in the Holy
City, and be buried among the graves Of
their fathers.
This practice is said TO have continued
from the twelfth century, and perhaps from
an earlier period. By the Emperor Adrian
the Jews were driven from the city. Dur
ing the reign Of Constantine they were al
lowed to approach only near enough TO see
IL; but at length they succeeded in pur-
chasing the privilege Of entering il once a
year to weep and at present they are al
lowed this nriyileoe avery Friday
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-06-16

DIVORCE STATISTICS. The statistics Of
divorce in Connecticut are startling. Dur
ing last year the divorces numbered 478, OF
more than one-tenth of the number OF mar
riages. President Woolsey, Of Yale College
has lately been calling attention to this
subject in series Of able articles in the
New Englander; ana the new Governor Of
Connecticut has recommended 10 the Leg.
if,ature modification Of the existing d.
vorce laws--the provisions OF which are 30
Lax that there Is hardly any application for
divorce which the judges could legally re-
fuse. The Norwich Bulletin speaks forci.
bly, on the question, saying:
'It 10 worse admission Of rottenness
and corruption than appears upon its face.
ALI the marriages celebrated in the State
during the year are included in the total of
4,734. A large proportion Of these are
marriages between foreigners, commune
cants OF the Roman Catholic Church, who,
except In very rare cases, never trouble the
Courts. The twenty-five unhappy couples
whose names adorn the Superior Court
docket for this county at les last term, are,
without exception, native citizens Add 10
this the number who are practically divorc-
ed, but who from family or other consider
atiops neglect to obtaina legal separation,
and the eItent Of the evil will be made ap-
parent.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-06-16
Gtneral Sutelli9enrf.
A FIGHT FOR 100000.

A Millionalrs'S Descendants setting
Aside his Will-YRle College Inter-
eated.
In the Supreme Court of New York,
Francis l. ManiCe Smith has sued VIM. de
Forest Manice and others to set aside, in
whole or in part, the will of the late De
Forest Manice, of Hampstead, who died in
1862, leaving property in New York and
elsewhere valued at over two millions OF
dollars. The testator makes certain be-
quests to his wife, mother and his sons and
daughters to the extent Of about one-quar-
ter of the estate and then he gives the rest
of his real and personal estate to his execu-
tors in trust during the lifetime of his wife,
with provision for her support and for other
purposes and the surplus income is to be
divided into two parts; one to be invested
and accumulate during her lifetime and to
pay thereout at her death $1,000 TO the
Trustees of Yale College, to be invested
and accumulate interest until principal and
interest shall amount to $50, 900; 80 much
of the interest of which last sum is then
to be used by the Trustees, when required
to do so, as will educate continuously one
person, who shall bear the testator's pa
ternal name, and be lineal descendant
of his in all their courses collegiate and
scientific.
The will then provides for an appraisal
of the residuary personal and real estate
into twelve equal parts; three parts of
which are given to each of his two sons,
Wm. De Forest Manice and Edward Au-
gustus Manice the net income of two parts
is given to each of his three daughters,
Mary G. Lockwood, Caroline Amelia Man
ice, and the plaintiff, Frances NJ, Smith,
for their life, and at their death the share of
each to be divided equally among her chill
dren, the net income to be accumulated
during the minority of each, except neces-
sary outlay for their support, and at 81 to
be paid to them with the accumulations.
In case either of the daughters should die
unnamed, she is authorized to dispose Of
her share by will.
1t is sought on the part of the plaintiff
to have the heirs-at-law declared seized of
the real estate belonging to the testator at
the time Of his decease, subject to the dow
or of the widow.
The Court reserved its decision,
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-06-16
No. ga.

Nervous debility with it's gloomy attend
ants, low spirits, depression, involuntary
emissions, loss Of semen, spermattorrhoe
loss Of power, dizzy head, loss OF memory,
and threatened impotence and imbecility,
find sovereign cure in Humphreys Homeo-
pathic Specific, No. twenty-eight. Composed
Of the most valuable mild and potent cura-
tivos, they strike at once at the root the
matter, tone up the system, arrest the dis
charges, and impart yigor and energy, life
cured thousands of cases. Price IS per
packake OF six boxes and vial, which is very
important in obstinate and old cases, or 81
per single box. Sold by oil druggists, and
sent by mail on receipt Of price. Address
Humphreys Specific HmoeopaLhic Medicine
Company, 662 Broadway, NY.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-06-16
Ball mt aLunatic Asylum,

rEonl Tue ot. LOuIS ISepuDuCaui may a.
DIR. Stevens, the superintendent and
resident physician at the county lunatic
asylum, evidently believes that there is no
harm in innocent pleasure, even among
those who, Of all this world have the least
reason for being gay, Through his instru-
mentality, and assisted by several friends,
ball was arranged, which came off
few days since with the most
perfect success. An orchestra was impro-
vised, led by H. W. LefHngwell, Esq, Of
this city, and the chapel Of the asylum was
used as the dancing hall. A number of
ladies and gentlemen from the neighbor-
hood were in attendance, and, for reasons
which need no explanation the insane were
furnished with partners from the ranks of
the visitors Thus sane men danced with
insane women, and Uice versa. Two sets
only were on the floor at once and the
fgure-caller, though lunatic, seemed to
enjoy the fun asmuch as any one.
Nothing occurred TO mar the harmony of
this curious affair, and it WAS the means of
anording few hours of unalloyed happi-
nese to the human beings upon whom God
has laid the heaviest Of all earthly afflic-
tiOng
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-06-16
Upetruss
A TURKISH BAG-A-TELLE.

Old Hassan was aiilherman-
Mussulman was he,--
Though clamorous In the market place,
Too selfish he couldbs.
Though honest, he "hooked" all he could,
With net gains he was gay,
And though his hands were Allied Win sOales
He never had his way
For he and other fishermen
Paid to the Sultan parse
tribute--but they turned and said,
This is the Bos-phor-us'
To Mecca turning oft he called
The prophet aid In vain,--
To make call for profits, that
His neighbors thought insane.
When once about the close Of day.
His own clothes nearly gone,
He thought to try his nets and see
II he should longer mourn
The nets came slowy In to Shore
Filled with heavy weight,
And Hassan. though no hSh are seen
His hope does not abate.
For in his net there lay q sack
The Sultan's seal 1t bore
Was t to Insult an honest man,
Fate sends thisto the shoreP
He bore 1t TO the monarch straight.
Though meath tho load he bent,
The Sultan In the palace was
On business. though, intent
He heard old Hassan tell his tale.
And found his story truej
The sack that Hassan bro ght, though old,
The Sultan thought he knew.
he told him 10 bear back the sack,
Though his bare back was sore,
And these two bears now proved TO be
most decided bore.
$40, throw II In the deepest wayes
As deep as deep can be,
And when the rivers dark and still,
And no one out to sea;
And take this bag of gold yourself
For honesty has charms"
So Hassan, though Mussuman.
Then had two sacks in.arms.
The Sultan smiled, the deed was done,
When Hassan hastened back;
Gan honest one shall fill his bag;
The false one fills sack"
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-06-16

GETTING RIp OF TENANTS. man who
has just fallen heir TO an estate in New
York city found his good fortune alloyed
BY the fact that large building Of his new
property was occupied by tenants who,
taking advantage Of the estate being in
yolyed in lawsuits, have paid no rent for
over year. They we're naturally loath to
leave; but the new proprietor is a man of
resources. He has taken out license as
timer, and set dozen men TO work ham,
msring ten hours day ON tin and sheet
IRON In one Of the rooms of his building.
After some experience of this racket most
o. the tenants have surrendered and moved.
away; one has tried in vain to get the as
sistancs Of the police TO stop the noise
and few obstinate ones are trying TO stick
IL out ~
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-06-16
PRIVATE medical aid. Read DR.. Whittier
advertisement.

DR. ]. NJ. LINDsEY-Dedr Strive are hap
py to inform you that Lindseys Improved
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which had been running for Ave years. The
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working of the sinews could be seen. She is
at the eighth bottle now, and the flesh is
growing on very fast.
JNo. RAIsToN, SoN, Elderton, Pa,
The great Blood Purifier Of the age Is lind
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bottles at once. .-'
R. E. SELLERS 90. Sole Prop'rs,
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AA.None genuine without their name on
the bottom OF the outside wrapper,
For sale by all Druggists,
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-06-16
The New Hope for the COuntry-HOw
Much the Democrats Have to Gain
How Shall II he Gained

The Democratic newspapers Of all classes
are urging that the stringency ofEour party
rule should be relaxed; that strict member.
ship in the party during the past should
not be made test of orthodoxy in the fu.
ture that we should be an open communion
party. There is much good sense in these
propositions We need reinforcements.
We are in want of the support and votes OF
many people who have not acted with us al
all heretofore, or whose support we have
lost during the past few years on the slavery
and war questions. With our present num-
bers we can almost win national victory
at the polls. But we cannot quite doit, A
chenge Of %, 900 or 80, 900 votes in a few
states that could have been named would
have elected Mcclellan TO the Presidency in
1904; and change Of a few more thousands
than that say, forty or fifty thousand, prop
erly distributed, would have elected Sey-
mour in 1868. But we cannot get even
these few thousands ascompared with
the six million votes cast by the American
people unless we get adherents from those
who do not vote, and from those who have
voted with the Republican party
In 1868 the total popular vote for Presi
dent was as follows;
Total vote .oIzzy5d
Grants vote, 5,Olo,do5
Seymour'B vote. .,,.,,.,,.,.,,..'..,ZT ,ZT22,boA
Grants per cent OF total vote .,,.,,..,..,.62.6 80
seymour'S per cent. Of total vote ......". 30
Grant received but little more than Ave
per cent. majority on the vote Of all the
people who we're permitted TO vote on the
subject Of his election. Even with disfIan-
chisement, and fraud, and all the evil inf1u-
ences brought To bear, by which his elec.
tion was secured, he had but this small
margin Of the total vote cast.
But TO get that away from the radical
party, the Democracy must adopt new po.-
icy. We must not ask them how they voted
last year, or FIVE years ago; nor make for
mer party relations test Of fu-
ture party relations. We can afford
to bury the past for the sake of the
future, We can afford to forget past
evil speaking, the past fruits OF bitterness
and partisan hospitality. For we have the
government TO reform. The corruptionists
and rascals must bo odriven from power. We
must redeem misspent years, and make
amends for oil that we have not done, 10
rescue the nation from the hands Of the
spoilsmen.
Because we must do this, we must be
lenient There are questions upon which
all patriots can agree, The debt must be
80 managed al TO reduce It's burdens. The
tax must be more fairly adjusted. The
currency must be reformed. Our foreign
affairs are in bad way, and growing
worse; and will lead us into expensive and
disasterous wars unless they are placed in q
better shape. To do oil this we must have
the help Of thousands who have here
tofore voted the radical ticket. Shall we
rep,l them by saying we will not fraternize
with them, do not want them in our con.
yentions, will not elect them to office will
continue to adhere TO old party habits and
discipline2 MOI
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-06-16

TnR PEAcE JuDIEE.---Those attending
the Great Peace Jubilee and Musical Fes-
tival at Boston, June 18th, 18th, 18th, 18th
and 18th, should procure tickets vid ERIE
RAILWAY, which offers the cheapest rates,
and is tho most comfortable and attractive
route 10 the East ,.....s. .,. n
The magnificent steamers on the Fall
River and Newport Lnc have their landing
in New York at the Erie Railway depot, 80
that passengers by this route avoid the ex-
pense and annoyance Of transfer through
the city.
The beautiful scenery Of tho Eric Rail-
way, and the delightful sail through Long
leland Sound, are particularly enjoyable at
this season, and with the low rates Of
fare 10 the Festival will, we think, induce
many to make their summer pleasure trip
nt this time. ID L. a.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-06-16

HAaAN's MAGNOLIA BALM.--This article ia
the true secret Of beauty. II Ia what faah.
ionable ladies', actresses and opera singers
use 10 produce that cultivated distiague ap.
pearance 30 much admired in the circles OF
fashion.
II removes all unsightly blotches, redness,
freckles, tan, sunburn and effects of spring
winds, and gives to tho complexion q bloom
No lady who values fine complexion can do
without the Magnolia Balm, Seventy-ayo cents
will buy il OF any OF our respectable dealers.
Lyons Kathairon is q very delightful hair
dressing. EI
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-06-16

Having oased and assumed of the beautiful ana
respectfully solicit r your
and influence the
the Banks and In the cue OF %
ness portion Of City thorough repairs and nt no
safety
the House for its guests rendering the % s
Hotel
d patn the House public generally beg lea leave to say %S
enhance already
of the NnHA giving undivided attention and no ehOr on my
h wanino respect
TO Strangers visited Milwaukee would say as & 9n
the hot weather day
@ cop and dISh climate found the United States WIN tne
hundred feet and H large ana
diNns oma view city offers persons seeking healthy
and pleasant place the summer months advantages Whcn cannon ~
whe surpassed A ryrr9 T,HUr
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-06-16

A GOOD medicine is Welcome friend In
every household, for it not only relieves the
sick but II brings with II the assurance Of q
speedy cure. Such medicine 10 FouoIRA's
Compound Iodlnized Cod Liver OIL. Being
Ave fines as strong as the best Cod Liver
Oils sold, II will cure affections OF the lungs,
TO-, by arresting the diseaee, while others
ing should give II q trial. II 10 sold every
yvhara
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-06-16
CHARLES ANDREWS.
SHOOTING AFFRAY.
A Soldier Charged with Insulting {
Wife and IL Shot by the Husband.

From the Sioux City Journal Extra, 24th.l
A great excitement was occasioned this
evening, on the west side of Perry Greek,
near the Catholic Church, by the shooting
of Frenchman named Lapier Kedor by
John Fitzpatrick, the latter accusing the
former of improper conduct towards his
wife. Kedor has been intown about week,
during which time he has boarded on
Douglas street, corner Of Third He came
from Fort Rice, where he was honorably
discharged from the Twenty-second reg
ulars, in which he had served three years
two at Fort Rice, and one at Fort Ran
dali. 1t is said that he was good and
faithful soldier, but that under the iphu-
ence of liquor he was hard to get along
with. He has considerable money, and was
spending it pretty freely. He had been
drinking before the affray. Fitzpatrick
accuses the Frenchman of going to his
house and being very insulting to his
wife. He was going toward home.
from down town, when he met
Kedor and shot him, The French.
man has wound under his right shoul'
der blade, another in the back of the head
and another on the right fore-fnger
The wounded man was conveyed into the
residence of Father Hayes, where DR..
Schnauss was called TO the see him. Tha
man talked broken English, and was una
BILE to make himself much understood. His
wounds are of a serious character, but
whether they will prove fatal or not we are
unable to state. Fitzpatrick proceeded to
his house, where at last accounts he re-
mained, awaiting his arrOst II is but JUS
tice to the soldier to add that he processes
to know no reason for tho attack upon him.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-06-16

ALLTHE guarantees that can be offered W
men, by capacity, economy and energy In
management, by business reputation and
solid success, are Afforded TO the people In a
large degree by The AMERICAN LIVE INeUR-
ANoE COMPANY RI PHrLADrLPHfA. Soc adyor-
tjsement In another column.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-06-16

The BEST AND ORIGINAL ToNIo of Iron
Phosphorus, and Oalisaya, known as
Ferro Rhosphorated Elixir OF Ca
lisaya Bark. The Iron restores color to
the blood, the Phosphorus ronews waste OF
the nerve tissue, and tho Oalisaya gives
o natural healthfu1ness 10 the digestive Or
gans, thereby curing dyspepsia in It's yarious
forms, WakefulnesS, General Debility. and
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Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-06-16
Ettrdd from a Private Letter from Hdtedi,
.Sdndleioh Islands.


Although the eruption is not
80 violent now, the volcano Ia fearful sight
70 behold. The rivers Of lava still flow, and
the smoke from the crater ascends In awful
majesty. During this volcanic. upheaval IL
has been very nckly here. A peculiar sort Of
low malarous fever, which has grown out OF
the foul, condensed vapors Of the volcano,
has prevailed TO an alarming extent, and at
ono time IL was feared II would depopulate
the island. But fortunately, sea.captain
calling here for supplies) distributed Planta.
tion Bltters to the suffering, and quick and
thorough cures were the result. The news
spread like wild-6re. Messrs. Ching -Takin
u Co.. Commission Merchants, had these Bit.
tere for sale. In short time their Office was
bosieged and their supply exhausted. A steam
er was dispatched to San Francisco by order
OF tho Hospital Department, and new and
enormous supply obtained 40 soon as possi-
bic. From that moment tho scourged was
stayed, MOI another fatal case occurred, and
tho epidemic has now entirely disappeared.
IL this wonderfulremedy known
In your city Ihope 80, for IL 10 sure euro for
all feyers and miasmatic sickness You may
tell your friends 90 for mo.
II. NJ @.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-06-16

A CURIOUS CLOCK. "A clock has just been
completed for tho cathedral Of Beauvias,
France, which far surpasses oil the existing
specimens Of the clockmaker's art. II
contains no less than 80, 900 wheels, and
indicates among many other thugs too
numerous to recite, the days Of the week
the month, the year, the signs Of tho
zodiac the equation Of time, the course of
the planets, the phases Of tho moon, the
time ut every capital in tho world, the
movable feasts for hundred years, the
saints days, etc. Perhaps the most curl
GUS part Of tho mechanism is that which
gives the additional day in leap year, and
which, consequently, is called into action
only once in four years The clock is
wound up every eight days The main
dial Is twelve feet in diameter, and tho tc-
al cost exceeds 500. 900. Nh
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-06-16

NEW YoRK IL In state of wonder and
amused indignation over the recent dis.
oovery Of o lizard In milk sold 10 q house
holder Of that city. The principal trouble
seems 10 be over the now demonstrated
fact that there are lizards in Croton water.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-06-16
A Maine Suicide.

Augusta (Me.) Correspondence Boston Herald.
Tho rooont suicide in this city, of Libby,
the Photographic artist, has not ceased TO
be topic of conversation. The victim was
q good looking young man, six feet in
height, and of good address. He never
drank drop of liquor in his life, and
proved himself good soldier in the Union
army. When he came here about a
year ago, with his wife, pretty, well
appearing little woman, he did a good
business in taking pictures. For six
months everything vert well. He was
true to his wife, and it was supposed he
was laying up money. His wife grew jeal-
ous and they separated. He got into debt
about $1,000, and couldn't pay his bills.
what little property heshad in his business
was turned over into the hands of his
father. He quarreled again with his wife
and she left him. This was few weeks
ago. By means of his father he promised
better doings. His wife forgot and forgave,
and came back. On the evening Of the
suicide, he told his wife that she had better
go to tea. When she left for the hotel
where they boarded, she never dreamed
that in an hour afterward he would be
found corpse. The poison taken was
cyanide of potassium, used in his profess
sion. After partaking of the fatal
draught he must have expired almost
instantly, He was found stretched out on
the floor of his Photographic room, by two
gentlemen who wanted to see him, whom
he was owing, and who, finding his door
locked, had obtained entrance by means Of
pass key. The medical gentleman tried
galvanic battery to resuscitate him, but
life was extinct. A pistol, with ball cart
ridges, were found ON his person, and
paper containing cyanide of potassium
enough to kill ten men A private diary
was also found which contained entries
which it would have been good judgment
to have destroyed before he launched him
self into eternity This sad end is warn
ing TO fast young men.