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Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-07-28
Grant and the Virginia Election.

Gen. Grant, probably, is grati6ed with
the results of his meddling in the Virginia
election. In dealing with the Virginia cam
naion. he has earned these, even should
the radical ticket have triumphed. There
is not q respectable republican newspaper
in the country which has not condemned
the policy of the disfranchisement of the
white men in Virginia which would have
followed the adoption of the clauses Of the
constitution which were separately submit
ted. They have condemned it. as being sc
grossly unjust and so plainly originating in
partisanship and hatred as to be indecent
Some of them have characterized ii rs
'scandulous" AS o matter ofparty policy
aside from all considerations of right, they
have said that the cominittal of the party tC
hat policy would dostroyit
So far as the President can commit the
party TO il, he has done so. He has de-
clared for Wells in Virginia, and for Stokes
in Tennessee He knew they were both
demaqogues and bad men. He knew the
election of Wells would continue the law.
lessness, and crime prevalent in Virginia,
and he knows the election of Stokes will
nroduoe like results in Tennessee. He in,
yokes peace, and employs all the influence
of his administration 10 sustain men AIid
measures which his own party press telli
him will prolong the misrule and anarchy
which have roigned in thesouthorn state
since the close Of the war. lie does this n
the bidding of the Puritan element in hi'
cabinet, and against the protest OF an over
wholming majority in the party which eloc
ted him.
If it were policy for him TO forfeit hi
word, TO deal treacherously with honet mel
who have confided in his honor and tosus
tain "scandulous' prescription OF his owl
countrymen, men could easily understant
his action in meddling in the Virginia nnt
Tennessee elections. Those who know
him best do not expect him to be controlled
by regard for truth and right IL he can gain
anything by dimegarding thom. IN thu
support no has given the radicalsin Virgin
10, he has acted treacherously to snppor
demagoques and wicked and mischievou'
measures. when his own interests and thos'
of his party would have been promoted b.
fair dealing and regard for the public inter
ost. LF
Not many years ago, the Times presonto!
proof that Grant at the close of tho Bes
sion Of congress last spring, assured th'
cons ryatiyes OF Virginia Of his sympath,
and aid. II is unnecessary here 10 repro
duce that proof Tits clear and conclusive
IL is of n character which leaves mo rea
soma Ia doubt" that the assurance wa
given, Many criminal hos escaped pun
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-07-28
FRENCH SOCKS.
A WeII-KnoNyn Citizen Fatally Pol
soned by Wearing Scarlet Stock
ings.

soncd by Wearing Scarlet Stock
inBs. an
A strange case Of threatened fatality
arising from o most peculiar cause, has just
been developed in this city. On the 9th
of June last (St. Johns Day, Mr.. Alex
Bangley, u well-known grocer of the North
Division, Joined an excursion of the French
Society of 81. Jean de Baptiste to Bour-
bonnaise Grove, near Kankakee. He wore
on that occasion u pair Of what are known
as French socks, composed Of fine
thread material, with bright scarlet
buttons, which his wife had purchased at
leading dry goods store. AT the close
of the picnic and on his return to Chicago,
Mr.. BaDgley complained of severe pain in
his feet, and on the following morning was
unable o attend to his business in conse-
quence of their painfully swollen condition.
From that time forth the strange disorder
increased rapidly, extending, in white blis-
ters, ovor nearly the entire body Of the
sufferer. Drs. Henrotin and Fisher were
summoned, and were at FIRST Of the opinion
that the case was one of erysipelag, but
were soon compelled, by the symptoms, TO
abandon this diagnosis. The physicians
were completely Mt loss TO account for the
peculiar manifestations of the disease,
when unquestionably indicate that dead
ly poison had been infused into the sys-
tenn through the medium Of tho blood.
After several consultations had been had,
the doctors Incidentally lc,rnod
of tho scarletfooted French socks
worn by Mr.. Bangley on st. Johns
Day. A minute examination Of the socks
developed tho fact that in the bright rcd
coloring matter was contained q principle
of acute poison, the absorption OF which
into tho sensitive sole Of tho foot had been
added by abundant perspiration, until Y
had taken complete possession Of Tho sys-
TEN. Subsequent 10 arriving at Che cause
every effort was made 10 effect n remedy,
but without success. Mr.. Bangley's condi-
ton has continued 10 grow worse day by
day, until, on yesterday, he was advised 10
make his will, as ho had but short time
10 live SO stands this singular poisoning
case at present Il Is stated that Other
cases OF tho kind have arisen from the
samo cause, though not nearly so severe.
Tho practice Of wearing this style Of sock
| IL said 10 prevail quite extensively among
gentlemen, nndif, as tho case Of Mr.. Bang.
| 10y seems 10 Enthusiastically indicate, thoy
contain these dangerous clements, the fact
cannot bo too widely disseminated through.
out the community
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-07-28

shment when the jury was well convinced
of his guilt, because Of the specious plead
ings of lawyers concerning reasonable
doubts" and Misrepresentation OF evidence
calculated to suggest such doubts, but
there can be no hesitation as to verdict
in this case The evidence convicting
Grant of the dishonor and perfdy herein
charged leaves no room for doubt
It is both crcumstantial and direct,
II is consistent. The testimony Of men he
betrayed corroboIates the proof ho has fur
nished over his own signature. IL is con-
vincing. The testimony of President john
son and his cabinet, conyicting Grant of
shameful deceitand talsehood, and of win
ming confidence that he might betray it for
guilty purpose, was no more patent IN
compelling conviction of his guilt than that
branding him him as 'mean, mendacioous
and treacherous" in dealing with the Vir-
ginia election.
Before his supporters attempt to con-
denim this censure as too severe, let them
do away with the facts on which 1t rests
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-07-28
A BOY HORSEMAN.
Extraordinary Feat OF n Juvenile Cir
CuR-rider.

cuasEIOers
From the Louisville Courier. Journal 9th.
On the occasion of the opening off W.
Moves Crescent City circus, yesterday,
some wonderful equestrian feats were exc
cuted. The riding Of the boy wonder,
Master Wooda Cook, draw enthusiastic APP
plause from the vast audience which
graced with their presence the spacious pa
vilion on the corner OF East and Walnut
Streets. The splendid horse which he
rode is of a beautiful cream or dun color,
with silver-colored name and tail, and is q
picture of symmetry and action. Master
Wooda (who, by the way has improved most
wonderfully since his last Appearance here)
being bantered by the proprietor, Mr.. G.,
W. Noyes, as to the number of somersaults
he could turn upon horseback, very prompt
ly replied that he was capable Of turning
25 in succession. Mr.. Noyes Immediately
said: "Wooda, il you will throw 20 consec-
utive somersaults, | will make you q present
of the horse, pad, and bride with which
you do your act" It soon became noted
through the audience that the trial was one
of great importance TO the youthful aspirant
for arenic honOrs, and many hearts beat with
nxioty for the fearful feat. On being in
JfOuuCcu lnIO INC rlDgi hnl poiIollhlhB ~
number Of very difficult and beautiful acts
Of ho. ,emanship, he threw aside the whip
and prepared himself for the champion
trial. His smiling face won thoadmiration
of all, and he at once enlisted the SYM
patby of the audience for his success. I'm
iii he completed his tenth somersault the
crowd remained quiet, but when IA, 10, l6,
and II were called, the most intense inter
est was manifested, and when he had &C
complshed his 25th somersault, tho ap-
plause was perfectly deafening. He here ex-
ecuted feat which no othor boy or man
living has ever performed on horseback.
Immediately after his great champion act,
without leaving theback ofhis steed, which
he had fairly won, he fIccessfully accom-
p'ished tho perilous anu difficult act OF
turning five backward back somersaults,
making 80 in oil, the largest number known
To have been thrown by any person in the
world. The horse and Equipments are val
we'd at $4,000, very fine days work for q
boy. Mr. Noyes states that he will wager
81 700 TO $500 that Master Wooda is the
champion horseback somersaulter in the
world.
DIR. Kanes life boat, which he used In
the Arctic regions, is in Fairmount Park,
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-07-28

A Coon TRAVELLING COMPANION. -Fami-
lies going into the country for the sumner
cannot very well take their regular physi-
clans along with them, and are often OBJ
liged to depend for medical attendance up
on entire strangers, unless, indeed, they
aro beyond convenient reach Of any M. d.
ut all. Under such circumstances, we
think of no more valuableand reliable tray
cling companion than one Of the handsome
and complete Family Medicine Gases put
up by the Humphreys'Speciiie Homeopath-
ic Medicine Go. The cases are furnished
in various styles, more or less expensive,
but all contain Specific Homeopathic Rem
edies for the ordinary ailments 10 which n
family is subject These Specifics are the
result of long and patient study and ex-
pertinent; are prepared with the utmost
care; have borre the test Of many years
and m any stubborn cases, and are used Q. 4
appreciated not only by Homeopnthists,
but by adherents of oil the vaiious schools
of medicine. For children especially, who
are so liable in summer to frequent slight
illresses, which may be easily atated If
treated promptly, they are, beyond q per-
adver .ure, the most acceptable easily adj
ministered, and reliable medicines to be
found.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-07-28

An extensive manuiactoryis to DO o..
tnblishad nj Niles, Mich, for the rnanuiac.
ture OF cutlery by o new process for which
patent has been obtained. Swords will
bo mndo equal TO the Damascus blades,
They cnn DO bont 80 that The point will
meet tho hilt, and spring back again upor
being released. An ordinary pocket knit,
blade hardened by. the new method, will
cut glass even better than diamond, ant
will also cut into iron OF ordinary gtee
without injury " tho edge Of tho knif'
blade,
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-07-28

--Abig snake fifteen feet long, with y
head as large as mans two hands, is
proving about Attica, Marion COUNTY
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-12-23
Donation Party.

There will be n donation supper at the
Normal School Building, on Thursday even
ing, Dec, Goth, 1859 for the benefit Of the Rev.
A. J.. Swartz. Every effort will be made by
the Ladies', of Peru, to make the supper a
grand Success. 81 a couple, or soc apiece
will be charged for the supper, this will be a
strictly, cash transaction, but aside from
that, anything useful in a family, will be
thankfully received, and we hope Brother
and Sister Swartz will receive u liberal do
nation, for they are worthy.
Thepeople of Highland, London and Brown
vile, are especially invited to be present TO
enjoy the occasion with us, as we expect a
real good time.
The Soliciting Committee o fPeru, are: Mr..
Paxton and Lady; Mrs. Richardson; L. Ma
jors; A. Swan, A. Brisbin, F. NJ. Williams.
Messrs. H. Roberts, H. Minkler andH. Mears.
Committee of Arrangements: Mrs. S. Daily,
d. Hart and Lady; s. P. Majors and Lady; d.
Burns and Lady; ]. p. Martin and Lady; A.
Gillet and Lady; A. lyman and Lady; G.
Glasgow and Lady; H. Bureh and Lady; Mr..
Prouty and Lady, Geo. AshIy and Lady; Mr..
Coward and Lady; D. C. Coles and Lady; J..
Brecken and Lady.
COmmitte for Highland: ]. Ashly and
Lady; DR., Kent and Lady; Rude Daily and
Lady; VIM. Daily and Lady; Mr.. Miller and
Lady.
Committee for Lash School House: Mr..
Henry Roberts; Mrs. ]. Roberts; J.. Lash and
Lady.
Committee for the Bottom: Amos Hutch
fnson and Lady; Mr.. Clemens and Lady; Nc
Burns and Lady; Misses Mary, Minerva
and Phoebe Burns.
IN. MCKENZIE.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-12-23


We are indebted to Senator Upton
and Commissioner Wilson for a few
facts and figures relating to the rapid
settlement of Nebraska. During the
six months, ending September 3Oth
last, 49,, 5Il acres of land were taken
by actual settlers for hOmesteads.
Allowing $50 acres to each family or
homestead, and we find that about
5000 farmers and their families have
moved into Nebraska and settled upon
farms during six months; which Is at
at the rate of, say 5000 additional far
mers for the year 1889 and allowing
five members in the family, and we
have an additional farming population
of q, 200 this year over last. We esti-
mate that all other professions and
trades have increased in the aggregate
an equal number. If so, we have
added fifty per cent. to our 100, 900
population at the close of 1868, giving
us now 10000 population in the new
State OF Nebraska. A fair increase for
1869.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-12-23

The Tennessee delegation in Con-
gress-Fowler of the Senate and Haw-
kins of the House excepted-have
signed a protest against the recogni-
ton of the late election in their State
by Congress. 1t recites the history of
the contest, and points out the rela-
tons of State and national laws. It
claims that Congress should set aside
the whole election as void, and declare
all acts of the new Legislature illegal,
and the call for a constitutional con-
ventiOn without lawful authority. 1t
appeals to Congress to cause an inves-
tigatiOn of the matter to be entered
upon at once.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-12-23
Cuba and the Cubans.

The American people naturally
sympathize with such rs are endeavOr-
ing to throw of the oppressive burden
so peculiar 70 mOnarchieRl govern
ment, be they Magyars, Italians,
Polls, Irish, Mexicans or Cubans.
But when the country is essen
tally American, and the people
come within the scope of the policy
so ably and so suscinctly laid down by
President Monroe, in language as fol-
lows: First. The American CONT
nent, by the free and independent
condition which they have assumed
and maintained, are hencefOrth not to
he considered as subjects for future
colonization by any European power.
Second. The United States consider
any attempt on the part of European
powers to extend their system to any
portion of this hemisphere, as danger
GUS to their peace and safety then
patriotism, honor and a sense of ma
tional justice combine to awaken in
our breasts the memories which clus-
ter around our own national strength
for independence, and marshall in
review, the wrongs, expressions and
the tyFanical policy which our fathers
endured from She hands of European
powers prior to that time.
Cuba, the Queen of the Antillas-an
island of the American continent,
blockading as it were, the gulf enter
ance to one of the largest and longest
rivers of the Notwithstanding as it
does, the greatest and the richest
portion of the American national do
main has always been, is now, and
is destined ever to be IN object of So
licitude by the American Government
and by the American people. At the
present time there Is a conflict Of au-
thOrity being maintained thereon.
The eastern half is entirely under the
control of the patriotic Cubans. WesN
of this is the disputed territOry-the
Spanish holding the commercial en-
porium Havana and the surrounding
country. The population of Cuba is
now estimated at 10000 600, one-third
of which are negroes. Slavery exists
nowhere except under spanish rule
the Revolutionary Government hav-
ing abolished it. The people of this
country have made many efforts for
freedom since the independence Of the
Spanish Colonies in South America in
1896; but at no time have they been
near so successful as now. While it
has been the policy of this Govern
ment not to interfere in the conflict
of other nations, yet, considering
what the Cuban Government has ac-
cOmplished, and the Constitutional
Government they are now maintain
ing over more than One-half of the
Island undisputed, and the deep
seated interest this nation must ever
have in securing for Cuba a Constitu-
tional Government, should induce us
to accord to them bellgerant rights
now, and an acknowledgement as a
Government detdctoin the immediate
future. They are entitled to and
should receive all the moral power
such a recognition carries with it.
We hope that Congress will not be
long in demonstrating its sympathy
in appropriate resolutions, and in
doing what shall be deemed proper in
aiding the cause of Independence in
Cuba. y
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-12-23
A. Parker, Tyler.
stated Meeting Nebraska State
ElOnnd NJ AnnHnHnIfnrnn

Stated Meeting Nebraska State
Board Of Agriculture.
The Semi-Annual Meeting of the
Nebraska State Board of Agriculture
will be held at Brownville, Jan. 5, 1870,
commencing at 2 o'clock, p. m, and
continue until the business for which
tits convened is fully transacted. The
principle business will be to arrange
the Premium List and make the neces-
sary Regulations for the next Annual
Fair. 1t is hoped there will be a full
meeting not only of the officers and
members of the Board, but of all who
are interested in the success of the or
g%anization. 1t will be remembered
that Presidents of all County Societies
are, by law, made members of the
BOARD.
The State Horticultural Society will
meet at the same time and place, and
it is intended and hoped that there
will be a general gathering of the
friends of Agriculture and HOrticul-
ture, and that much valuable inform
alton will be communicated and OBJ
tanned. r. w. FURNAS,
Pres. st. BID.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-12-23

State Superintendent Beals is cal
ling for an enumeration of all scholars
in the State, to be made between the
LIST and 10th days of January next,
under oath, as a basis upon which he
proposes to distribute the Sal 900 of
school money now in the State Treas
ury. The engineering ofthis depends
upon the County Superintendent and
District School Officers. This requires
prompt action, and we hope there will
be no failure in Nemaha county to
make these reports on time, as our
school interest depend very much up
on the faithful discharge of this duty
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-12-23

We stop the press to announce that
the NJ. p. locomotive pitched into the
river at 4 o'clock this afternoon, while
being loaded to cross the river.
The wOrkmen had constructed a
floating platform, resting on two fat
boats; and in letting the locomotive
and tender down the inclined plane
to the float, with a gang Of men hold
ing back on it by a rope attached to
the tender, the thing went forward
too far, and the locomotive truck ran
OFF over the side of the outer fat-boat
into the river.
Efforts are already being made to
get her back into place again. With
what prospect of early success we dare
not promise, but It isn't as bad as il
have been. There's cOmfOrt!-
Nebraska Press, Dec. Is.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-12-23

1.-THE poor We have always with
YOU" is a saying of our Lord and
Savior which comes home to us at this
cold, inclement season of the year
with painful force, as the time APP
proaehes in which we celebrate the
birth of Him who while on earth
Hwent bOutdoinggood." While there
are many from one cause or another
Ga our city, who are scantily supplied
with this worlds goods, yet we know
of none who are absolutely suffering.
Still there is need Of a charitable or
ganization, the duties of which shall
be to render timely aid to those who
must otherwise suffer ia mind and
body, or resort to some hideOus or re-
voting crime for relief. Cheering
words, good advice, or assistance to
some healthy and remunerative en-
ployment, is what most are in want
OF. People are too Indifferent to the
feelings and sufferings of their neigh
bOrs. So that they themselves are
comfortable, they are inclined to act
as though they have done their whole
Nduty. After we supply our own fam
flies with the comforts and luxuries Of
life, thed turning to our Book Of Books
Jet US read-"In as much as re haze
done Il unto one Of The least Of these my
brethren ye haze done It unto me-"
Christian father, mother, brother and
sister, are you sure, a you retire 10
peaceful and comfortable slumbers-
as you 60 to your closets TO render an
account for the sins OF omissions dur
ing the day-that there are none to
suffer within the circuit of your
daily calls2 If you are, then rest qui-
FLY, refreshfhgiy and happy.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-12-23
D. H. WHEELER, Sec'y.

The Commercial papers throughout
the country regard the present low
prices of grain as only temporary.
The corn crop of 1859 was greatly re-
duced by wet weather in Illinois, In
diana, Ohio and Kentucky, while in
the Eastern or Atlantic States, the gen.
eral food crop was naturally shorten
ed by drouth. A deficiency in wheat,
corn, oats and barley, must therefore
be felt in the spring. From the
Mark Lane Express, of London, we
CLEAN the following:
1.-THE import of wheat into England
for the nine months ending December
Both, showed a total desrease of / ,4Ol,-
795 centals, or, 5,336, 1926 bushels. From
Russia, there was a decrease of 2, 378,-
$50 centals and from the United States
an increase of 3,224615 centals, show
ing that while Russia, the great food
producer, fell off, this country, the ri
val producer, gained more than the
loss. Egypt, too fell off, 2, 100, 1913 GEN.
and part of her deficiency may be
credited to the United States. The
deficiency for the rest af the year may
be supplied in the same way.
How the export demand for 1859
compares with that of 1858 the follow
ing figures which give the exports of
flour, wheat and corn from New York,
to November Goth, of each year will
show:
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-12-23
no CmILDREN.


- A
We print on our fist page this week
arecitatiOn for little boys. How many
Of them will read it? We found it in
The School FesiUdL, a new magazine
published by Alfred L. Sewell & Co.,
Chicago, H., which costs only fifty
cents u year. It is devoted entirely to
school exhibitions, Rotations, dia-
lOgues, tableaux, charades, etc. It is
full of good things for the large as well
as smaller children-all original and
first class. Send the publisher fifty
cents, every one of you, and get this
little magazine for 1870. You will
need it this winter when defamation
days come.
We should like to go into every
house in the country when the Adler
tiser is Brought in and see which Of the
boys and girls are anxious to read
what we publish each week. We
could then select those who are to take
the lead in society and public affairs
in the future. No young boy or girl
can afford to neglect reading his coun-
ty paper. There are many things
printed each week that they should
remember. The n who does will
have an immense advantage some day
over the one who prefers idleness to
reading. The reading boy will be
wanted where good wages are ready
for him and the idle boy will find it
hard to earn his bread, because hewill
have no knowledge of facts and of the
world, which will render his services
useful.
Boys form ideas very young of what
they wish to do when they become
men and they become useful MEM
bers of society if they form industrious
habits while children, and store their
minds with valuable information
while at home and at school.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-12-23

DR.. Blackburn is making arrange
ments to move onto his farm in Ateh-
ison county, Missouri, early in the
spring. The Doctor, during his resi-
dence in Brownville, has identified
himself with the material, religious
and educational interests of this sec
ton, and his removal will be regretted
by the better element of society in
this county. We hope that the Doctor
will yet reconsider the matter and
50 arrange as to make his residence in
Brownville permanent.