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Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-12-08
Wh0t Steep WIZ Cure.

The cry for rest has always
been louder than the cry for
food. Not that it is more i'm.
portant, but it is often harder
to get. The best rest comes
from sound sleep. OF two men
or women, otherwise equal,
the one who sleeps the best
will he the most moral, healthy
and efficient. Sleep will do
much to cure irriatability OF
temper, pecvishness and un-
easiness. 1t will restore to
vigor an ovcrworked brain; it
will build up and make-stroRg
a weary body; it will do much
to cure dyspepsia, particularly
that variety known as nervous
dyspepsia; it will relieve the
languor and prosrration felt by
consumptives; it will cure hy,
pochondrin; it will cure the
blues; it will cure the headache;
it will cure neuralgia; it will
cure q broken spirit; it will
cure sorrow. Indeed, we might
make a long list of nervous
maIadies that sleep will cure
The cure Of sleeplessness, how
ever, is not so easy, particular
ly in those who carry grave re-
sponsjbiIitics. The habit of
sleeping well is one which,
if broken up for any length Of
time, is not easily rrgained.-
Often a severe illness, treated
by powerful drugs, so deran-
ges the nervous system that
sleep isneyer sweet after it
Or, perhaps, long continued
whatchfulness produces the
same effect; or hard study, or
too little erercise of the mus
cular system, OF tea and whisky
drinking and tobacco using
To break up the habit are re-
qulied: l. A clean, good bed;
2. Sufficient exercise to pro-
duce WEAKNESS, and pleasant
occupation; 3. Good air and
not too warm a room; 4. Free
dom from too much care; 5.
A clean stomach; 6. A clear
conscience; Z. Avoidance Of
stimulants and narcotics. For
those who are overworked, hag.
gard, nervous, who pass sleep
less nights, we commend the
adoption Of such habits as shall
secure sleep, otherwise life will
he short, and what there is of
It sadly imperfect Herald of
Health.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-12-08


The young man who has
been travelling about lately and
Jumping off the trains to kiss
his sister, and then apologizing
when he found his mistake, has
become converted and will
lead a different life. He tried
the thing on at New Haven the
other day, and when the dam.
sci raised her vail he found she
was so black that charcoal
would make a white mark on
her. She was put there on pur-
pose. gg,g 3 .Ea ~
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-12-08
SSGnderi3.O Women.

wy " VHSC'C'
There are some. men in this
world who seem to delight in
sIandering women, forgetting
the sex Of their mother. The
manner in which the slandeI
proceeds to the dissemination
of his poison, differs only in
the amount of intellect he may
bring to the execution Of his
foul task. Men of deprsved
nature, and even men who pass
muster in society as gentlemen,
appear to find a morbid de.
light in casting indecent asper-
.hSiens-aPeH'the character Of wo.
men; the purer and more esti-
mable the person may be whom
they can injpre by their poison
GUS gossip, the greater their de-
light. If disposed to be char
table towards such dealers in
moral slime, we should call this
propesity to slander the weak
sex, a monomania; for almost
always the SANDERS are fashion.
ed out of whole cloth, or have
but the fimsiest of gossip for a
foundation. Society recognizes
this meanness as on of the most
detestsble that man can be
guilty of, and is disposed to con.
slider few punishments too Sc.
we're for its perpetrator.
These remarks were suggest
ed by q tragedy occurring at
kokoma, Indiana, on Thanks.
giving day, Of which the tele-
graph made brief mention, on
Friday, and the details of
which we find in the Kokoma
Tribune, of Thursday, Lieu
tenant Dougherty Of Kokoma,
came home on furlough, the
day before. For some time,
previously, a malicious Sian,
der had been in circula-
tation to the injury Of the Lieu.
tsnt's sister, an estimable and in
nocent young lady. A man
named Joseph Vanhorn had
publicly circulated the base re-
port. When Lieutenant
Dougherty heard of this he
proceeded accompanied by his
father, in search of the foul H.
beler, and, finding him in the
Sherman House, demanded
that he retract his aspersions
upon the character Oft the young
lady, Vanhorn refusing, the
Lieutenant drew a revolver,
and shot him to death on the
spot, Daugherty was taken
before the Mayor, and, after
waving an examination, was
sent to jail to await the Grand
Jury's action, Plenty of pre-
cedents justify the belief that
he will be eventually acquitted;
and without arguing the point
here whether the public senti-
ment that deals leniently with
homicide like him, is right or
wrong, the very fact that the
pulic almost invaribly extends
leniency to the pcrpetrator Of
such acts, contains a moral
force to convince of its right
fulness, to the say the least.
We heartily agree with the
Tribune in the moral that it de-
duces from the tragedy, that
1T is well to circulate no evil
report of our neighbors; it is
just and proper to hold no in.
tereourse with cNssipDers.,
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-12-08

A wrought iron beam seven
ty feet long and twelve feet
high, and which weighs three
thousand pounds, was on ex-
exhibition at the Buffalo In.
dustrial Exhibition. 1t is said
to be the largest one ever roll
ed. ~
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-12-08

There is q child in Penn
broke who has two grandfath-
ers and two grandmothers, two
great.grandfathers, and two
greats -grandmothers, also one
great'great-grandfather and one
great great-grsndmother living
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-12-08

A good natured traveller fell
asleep in train, and was car
ried far beyond his destination.
Pretty good joke this, it?'
said he to a fellow passenger.
Y es; q little too far-fetched,'
was the rejoinder.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-12-08

In view of the probability Of
getting snow bound on the Pa
cifc Railroads, provision cars
it is suggested should accompa-
ny every train to save passen.
gers from the peril Of starva-
ton. This advice is good and
seasonable. .-s
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-12-08
Domestic Receipts,
PLUM PUDDING.

NS" ECOblNu'
A pound of suet, cut in
pieces not too fine, pound of
currants, and a pound of rails.
Ins stoned, four eggs, half a
grated nutmeg, an ounce of cit,
ron and lemon peel, shred fine,
a teaspoonful Of beaten ginger,
half a pound Of bread crums,
half a pound of -four, and a
pint Of milk; beat the eggs first,
add half the milk, beat them
together, and by degrees stir
in the -four, then thesnet, spice
and fruit, and as much as will
mix it together very thick;
then take clean cloth, dip in
boiling water, and squeeze dry.
While the water is boiling fast,
put in your pudding, which
Shouiu Doll at least five hours.
SNOW CREAM.
Put to a quart of cream, the
white Of three eggs well beaten,
four spoonfuls of sweet wine,
sugar to taste, and a bit of lem.
on peel; whip it to a froth, re-
move the peel, and serve in a
dish.
CALIFORNIAN CREAM.
The white of two eggs, two
spoonfuls Of loaf sugar, two of
aspberry jam, two of currant
jelly; all to be beaten together
with q silver spoon till so thick
that the spoon will standup.
right in it.
INDIAN PoNR.
IPut on one quart of water
in a pot; as soon as it boils stir
in as much Indian meal as will
make a very thin batter. Beat
it Frequently while it is boiling,
which will require ten minutes;
then take it off, pour it in a
pan, and add one ounce Of but
ter and salt to taste. When
the batter is lukewarm, stir in
as much Indian meal as will
make it quite thick. Set it
away to rise in the evening; in
the morning make it out in
small cakes, butter your tins,
and bake in a moderate oven.
Or the more common way is to
butter pans, fill them three
fourths full, and bake them
This cake requires no yeast.
TO MAKE TIE HANDS WHITE.
Loose kid gloves are consid.
cred best, Rub plenty ofglyce-
rine on the hands before going
to bed. Keep a jar of oatmeal
on the washstand, and, after
you have soaped your, hands,
rub some oatmeal on them, rub
it well in with the soap, rinse it
off, and before wiping put on
a coat of glycerine. There is
nothing better this to make the
hands white and smooth.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-12-08

IAbHEN 1 mi n DED1 - N CIV
Orleans furnishes a case of alb
sent-mindedness. A gentle
man writing a letter at the
breakfast,table, dipped his pen
in his coffee and continued his
letter. Noticing his mistake,
he put a lump of sugar in the
ink, and then finding his second
blunder, poured the contents
of the inkstNnd into the coffee,
cup to set it right.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-12-08
A Watch, pair Of Blankets,

A Watch, pair of Blankets,
Quilt or Shawl for One Dollar
appears almost impossible, but
such may be had and hundreds
of other useful articles by pat.
ropizing PARKER & cos.
ONE DOLLAR SALE
Their system of doing bust
ness has been examined Ny the
authorities and u decision ren-
dered from the Internal Reve-
nue. department at Washing
ton, dated Nov. 4th, 1868, de-
claring their business perfectly
fair and legitimate and entirely
different from the numerous
gift enterprises. OF course all
do not get watches, blankets,
etc, for One Dollar, but in
every large Club, one of these
articles are sold for one dollar,
as an extra inducement, and
some member of the club has
the chance for obtaining it. A
New feature is introduced by
this enterprisiug firm, is to pay
their agents in either cash or
merchandise and TO prepay
the express charges. No bet
ter opportunity Can be offered
to either ladies or gentlemen,
having leisure time, tHan to
form clubs for this firm.
Read their advertisement in
another column, and send for
catalogue.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-12-08

Iron and steam are found to
have wrought a complete revo-
luton in the business of ship
building, which even legislation
cannot change back again.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-12-08

Paper garments promise to
displace cotton and wollen fab
RIGS one of these days. More
over, imitation leather is made
from paper, which supplies a
cheap and useful covering for
furniture, and even serves for
shoes
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-12-08

A young wife of seventeen
in Chicago, has got q divorce.
She married y fellow who said
he had 100000 when he
hadn't a cent. Besides that, he
pinched her.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-12-08

A Western railroad compa-
ny adyertises that it's trains
stop nowhere Believers in
perpetual motion will be de-
lighted to take passage on that
enterprising road.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-12-08
A new sulphur well in Hen

A new sulphur well in Henry
county, Tennessee, is said to, be
in the center Of what was once
o large lake, near the Big San
dy, and was bored some 300 or
400 feet for salt, but gives out
a copious stream Of white sui.
.phur water, which is being an
alyzed g9n .1...., egaiat
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-12-08
n Hampshire county, We

In Hampshire county, West
Va, is q mountain 400 to 500
feet high, the western side of
which is covered with loose
Stone of q light color from top
to bottom, and under this pure
and solid ice is found in the
warmest days of summer.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-12-08

A French sevant predicts
the approaching winter will be
a remarkably severe one. He
always does, ...>g.,
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-12-08
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JACKSON, OHIO,
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everything VIII be done tomako guests com
Portable. Table always supplied with best
market Affords Nicely furnished Rooms and
cleanest Rods Good Stables, Every effort
uate for 'Iccomfurt ofpetrons, All charges
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Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-12-08

Paris is now considering the
subject Of steam omnibuses.
The Republican journal., 1869-09-09

AFRAID Or I1GIITlNG. Washington Irving
and Lewis Gaylord Clark, while walking near
Sleepy Hollow, We're overtakcn by u storm.
There was q great laundering and lightning,
and Mr.. Irving took refuge under a free, ask
ing his companion:
''Why don't you come in here and be as
comfortably housed us | Am? 81
81 dare not do it, my dear sir, - replied Mr.
Clark. 81 am afraid Of lightning My f.
thcr was once nearly killed by it while sand
ing under a tree in Il thunder storm, and he
always cniomcd it upon his twin boys mover
to do the like
"Oh,' said Mr. Irving, that alters the case.
II Hyh5w'1g rms IN The tin0jIp, commend
your caution.N
The Republican journal., 1869-09-09
THE INTERNATIONAL BOAT FACE THE
kMEnsCkNs BEATEN

AONf'pa) aug. [D-
The excitement day over the great inter-
national boat race has been intense The
banks Of the Thames have been lined with
spectators, sinrc an early hour this morning
The city has been almost deserted and bust
ness quite neglected. Vehicles of all lescrip-
tons bearing Harvard and Oxford coors and
heavily laded with people, crowded all the
roads leading to the course and during the
entire day the roads in the vicinity of Putnev,
IIammcrsmith, ChosWic}s, Barnes, etc. were
thronged with pedestrians. The Railroad
Companies found themselves almost unable
|toproyidc cars sufficient to carry the vast Num-
bers in waiting at the depots. Ii is not cX-
aggeration to state that probably q million Of
people Witnessed tho race
The Harvard crew won the toss lor posi- =
ton and chose The MiddlcseX silc-tho out,
side Of scmicirtlo Both boats started at
) O'Clock, II minutes ~ seconds The tide
At Inc START was sluggish and light A South
west breeze prevailed with smooth water.
The IEawardl were thc first 10 catch the
water and took the lead, gaining rapidly up
on thcf opponents and m4lin% - strokes per
minute against the UNl0rds no. At ii ,ilop
Creek, three ltrlongs from The start, the IIaf-
wards led hall length Gaining Roadway
they increased their lead us they passed The
Willows. Thcirpaco was subsequently, slack
cned ami lie GNlur'ls pulled Up, but the U;u'-
YaIds were still thrr2Quatey5 Of length
ahead At Craven Point.
Three quarters OF 2 mile fr0M tho start thc
ONtcrI7 went on With i steady drag bat The
Americans rapidly increased }hoir lead, and
at Crabuee. mile and one half rom \qua-
duet bridge, were couple Of lcn@th- .aaad.
Beyond this point the Harvard, we're
| taken wide. and III" ONiorls. quic=.nin@
their speed, reduced the cap al the Soap FORKS
| Gone mile and Il hall FROM the stattj Il .:lti Il
length.
The IEa1ylr;is now palcd up with mag
nihccnt burst tn Eiar1mefsnith bridge, Camille
and three quarters but in slIooting past the
bridge lost the distance ticN had gained
Opposite the middle Mall the Oxlor;1s squirt
ed and clmc up gradually to the lIalvar,ls
bat when oppositee Dover, the boats were
found to be too close together and III Chcs-
wick OWo and half miles, the boats were
| Level.
After proceeding solnc fifty yards further
the 0N'ord- began to gain, though tomporari
ly, and the Ilaryarll4 again cot even with
them.
The oxtord* gained rapidly at Choswicl<,
when It became clear that there pace arpa-
rcntlJ told on the IIaryard- who were rathcl
wild IL this part Of the race
From this point she OXlor,ls drew ahead,
and III 4 few strokes obtained lead OF two
! iengths.
The 0xiorI7, getting more of the lcad
eventually Won the race by Iour lengths. cas-
ing up in the last few strokes and pulling up
fresh.
The ONlordS arrived at the ship at livenrlocl,
rs minutes Il seconds, making +! miles in
y minutes 10 il seconds
| fi'ba Americans wore. ,.nani,,,G la.
The Republican journal., 1869-09-09
HARVEST TIME.

The lengthening shadows, leaving the green lea,
Creepdownt ruggedrocks and stoopto KISS ie sea-
Then hurriedly climb up again, and turn to nee
Back to the Y,urplc hill
Upon the broad path the rcapers homeWard so
The little cleaners wander to ana no.
And from the valley, laying JUST Deio",
Echoes the linking I'll.
Wrapped in peaceful stiffness Nature lies,
AS if while gazing on the summer skies,
She had looked past their depths and met Gods eyes
And in that gaze grows calm;
As if awed by the solemn sight she lay.
Or, fallen asleep, was dreaming time away,
Singing unconsciouSy, by night and by day,
reyercntia psalm.
IIafvciled in golden light Of shimmering air,
The landscape stretches, wondcrousy fair.
No trace of pang beauty anywhere;
Nature is in her prime.
In richest robes the hills and woods appear
The lakes and springs lie motionless and clear
Ruled by the taircst Queen of all the year.
Beautiful Harvest Time.
The silver river, winding through the lea,
The singing birds on every greenwood lfte'
The music of the never silent sea.
The deep and solemn wood.
And never changing witnesses that He.
Who made all these fair things, so graciously
is mighty i'll His love, and prayertully.
whisper, God is good"
flushed for the night is labor's busy hum,
The patient oxen from the home craft come.
Their yoke unloosencd and their days work done
Down to the little spring.
In from the sea the fragrant breezcs roam.
Bearing the scent of flowers freshly blown,
And murmuring Of their wild, free ocean home.
They gladden. everything.
Like little ambskins Fastening to the fold,
And seeking shelter from the night ahd cold
Drift the white cloudlcs to the gates Of gold.
And enter one by one;
All day ranging about the quiet sky.
Gods great, wide pasture ground stretched ont Oh
high,
They've wandered and now weary homewarl hic
Where CLEANS the sinking sun.
Into its rainbow-curtaincd sitting place
The golden orb rides down with stately grace.
Slow yelling i'll the clouds its radiant face.
And 10 at its command,
Longer the shadows fall on rock and tree.
From my sight fails the harvest plain and sea,
And twilight clasps its pale arms lovingly
bout The peaceful land.
The Republican journal., 1869-09-09
BY AND BY.

BY and by. We say it softly,
Thinking of a tender hope,
stirring always in our bosoms.
Where so many longings gropc.
BY and by! Oh love shall greet us.
In a time that is to come,
And the fears that now defeat us.
Then shall all be stricken dumb,
BY and by, The mournful sorrows
Clouding DER our sky to day,
Shall be gone in glad tomorrow
Shall be banished quite away,
BY and by! We say it gently,
Looking on our silent dead.
Anu we DO not think of earth life.
But OF Heavens sweet life instead
BY and by. We look in warming
Toward the harbOr of the hest.
And we see the beacons burning
In the ports of perfect rest.
BY and by! Our ship shall anchor.
II the tide and wind are fair,
Some day in the port of Heaven,
Where our lost and loved ones are.
by and by! Oh say it softly,
Thinking not of earth and care.
But the by and by of Heaven,
Waiting for us over there,
The Republican journal., 1869-09-09

A servant girl in Altoona recently cried
Whlskcy 70 kill rats. She sWoctcnc,l il with
sugar, soaked bread in it, ana left thc bread
IN the cellar where the rats ''most do con@re-
cate" She had been up stairs but half IN hour
when she heard laughing, singing, and q gen
2ral hullabalIoo down stairs She according
~ went down to see what WAS the matter
lm"g CINE her astonshmcnt to find about ,loz-
en- rats "loriously ludded, engaged in throw
ing potato parings nj each other, ami hauIin%
one another up to drink,
The Republican journal., 1869-09-09

A NOBLE AND GENEROUS Not. i fact has
been brought to our notice which is worthy of
record in these days when it is 50 generally
regarded that one mans necessity is another's
opportunity, and showing that no nober.
more generous hearts beat than can be found
under the jackets of the fishermen Of Penob-
scot bay. The new schooner e. $. Tylcr.n
POO tons burthen, Of Hartford, Ct, Capt
Smith, struck on Monhe%an Island on Friday
morning, during the heavy rain and dcnse
fog which prevailed, the vessel being hove 10
and drifting on. After striking she slid off
into deep water and began rapidly to sink,
when she was headed toward the shore and
run on us far as possible, fortunately in the
only good position in the vicinity After be
ing bcached the vessel filled with water. She
must have been a total loss but for the timely
aid and assistance Of the noble hearted fisher
men dwelling on the bleak island, who turned
to with Il WILL pumped the vessel free, hauled
her out where she could be repaired patched
up and caulkcd the hole which had been stove
in her, furnishing the vessel with ncccssarics
of which she stood in need, and rendered
other valuable aid, and before the morning
sent the Captain with his craft on his way up
river rejoicing, refusing to take one cent of
pay for all they had done. Had The schooner
struck upon some parts Of our coast the YES
sci, valued at S25oOO would have been q to-
tai loss, or the ''wrcckcrs' who would have
gone to her assistance would have claimed
and received half her value Of salvage All
praise to the whole soulcd fishermen Of Mon
hogan! Bangor Wing.