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

topics FOR stern'Wheel states
men to decant upon. My
young friend, when you can't
think ofany thing else to preach
about, just pitch into the Pope
of Rome This was the nd.
vice of an old practitioner in
piety to a recently.fedged the
illogical chicken. Andy has
been the political Pope of Rome
to the loyal goslings and addle-
pates of Congress for four long
years. lie has gone-gone
glimmering-and I mourn the
uncertainty of his return in
time to be of any service to the
present generation. So the
Congressional tune must change
from the lively strains ofidiotic
abuse to the dull platitudes of
assinine laudation. All of
which betokens anything but
an interesting session.
FINANCIAL MATTERS.
There is some talk on fnan-
cial questions, but it is i'll de-
fined and uncertain. Schenck,
as Chairman of the Ways and
Means Committee, will lead the
House on this subject, and
Sherman, as Chairman of the
Finance Committee Of the Sen.
ate, will play the same part in
that body. Here is q difficult
ty at the start. Schenck hates
Sherman, and swears he is in
the interest of the New York
ring, with Jay Cook at its
head; and Sherman returns the
compliment by hating Schen ok
and swearing that he is owned,
body and soul, by the whisky
ring. Without having a great
admiration for either, 1 must do
each the justice to say that I
think he entertains q correct es,
innate Of the other. Still, it is
rather unfortunate that the
state of the case should be ex-
actly what it is, and that the
feeling between these two dis
tinguished persons should be
such that either one would op-
pose the moral law by vote, as
they both oppose it in theory,
if the other should happen to
introduce it. Mr. Sherman is
accused, however, by others
who are not his personal rivals
or cordial haters, of being quite
too strongly en- rapport with
the Wall street clique. 1t is
very well understood here that
he cousults the leading men of
Wall street for all his financial
inspiration, and that he has nev-
er been know to favor q meas
ure oppose to their interests
He cares little for the people
or their wants, in Ohio or else.
where, and has never been
known to consult with them on
any subject pertaining to the
debt or taxes. Hence, we find
him now talking strongly in
favor of specie payments,
though he knows he misrepre.
sents the people of Ohio in so
doing; and hence we will find
him urging at early day some
grand funding scheme, the chief
result of which will he to be-
stow q few millions on the big
bankers of the East for 'nego-
tiating' it. The Legislature of
Ohio, which meets in January,
can do much toward bringing
Mr.. Sherman to q sense of his
duty by resolutions of instruc-
ton.
I hear from very good au.
thority that some of the East
ern member and Senators who
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-12-08
-IETTER FROM HMACK,D

lG Is nara W TedllAS thdU Clls
is the same city I left in March
last, gorged from cellar to gar
ret of its every house with the
hungriest set Of office-seekers
that human nature in its weak
ness ever produced, or Divine
Providence in its great compass
sion ever tolerated, Not that
office-seeking was ever, in mod
ern times, a rare errand for
those who came here, but some
how or other it seemed that eX.
pcctation had run higher in :
mediately preceding Grants
accession than ever before, un-
til there was much reason in
the belief that every man who
voted for the new Administra.
ton had done so for q consid'
GRAFTON Of patronage. Accom-
the clamor for spoils,
there was, of course, a chorus OF
applause, deafening and un'
reasonable, to usher in the new
order of things; and as the new
President snuffed the mercena,
ry incense that rose to his nos,
trils, he doubtless thought it all
sincere, and wondered whether
the title even of q second
Washington wasn't too mild
for him, OF whether Washington
wouldn't be known toposterity
as a political John the Baptist,
screaming feebly in the wild
erness to prepare the way for
the great Ulysses, whose stir
rups he was unworthy to hold.
Well, nine months have
passed away. The crowd has
gone, and the city has settled
down into its dull routine of
small commerce and bad board
ing houses. Appointments and
disappointments to office have
occupied such of the Presi-
dents time as he could spare
from the arduous promenade
at Long Branch, the narrowing
cares Of the Saratoga race
track, OF the brow-knitting
troubles Of green baize and
draw-poker with Schenck and
Logan. The Gift Enterprise
has closed, subject to reopen
ing at any time on account of
death or resignation but its
recollection rankles in many a
manly bosom as a vortex that
swallowed up thousands and
gave no return. A. T. Stewart
mourns his $4,000, and count,
less hundreds moisten their
eyes at the tomb of smaller
sums, while the great smoker
Of the Republic smokes his ci'
gar as placidly over the loss Of
other mems money as he used
to smoke it over the loss of
other mems lives, consoled with
the reflection that what is lost
to others is gained to himself,
Just as he used to be consoled
to know that a few thousand
men falling in the murderous
fire of battle only frightened
the luSter of the stars that
adorned his shoulders five miles
in the rear. The blood of the
soldier is the glory Of the Gen
eral in war; and the money Of
people is the game Of the
President in peace.
So much by way Of .prelimi-
nary flourish to a few letters
from Washington on men and
things as they are and seem.-
There is q fascination about
this super-damnable place,
which one who has been accus.
toned to it can no more resist
than an old and confirmed topper
can pass heedlessly by O dram.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-12-08

Coverlets, Blankets, Shawls, Dress
Goods, Clothing, Boots, Shoes, Hats,
Caps, Groceries, de-, 6c.-a large
and various assortment-at Martin s!
Prices mark
od doVna
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-12-08

The people paid $1,000 du-
ring the Fortieth Congress, car.
aiage and horse hire for mem.
bers.
That's the way the money
goes.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-12-08

lion increase, and that soon al
ter the opening of Congress the
Tribune will open on that line
THE REMOVAL OF THE CAPITAL.
People Of Ohio and the Cen
tral West, where the subject
has attracted so little attention,
will be astonished to learn that
the citizens of Washington are
terribly agitAted over the
threatened removal of the Ma
tional Capital to ST. Louis, or
some other point near the
Rocky Mountains. 1t seems
have stopped the march OF I'M,
proveme its here, and unsettled
the value of real estate. In
deed, to such a point has pub
lie feeling been worked up that
any stranger who comes here is
Immediately button,holed and
straightway entreated to use
his influence against that bril-
liant proposition of which John
Logan, I believe, claims the pa,
ternity. Such was my fate be-
fore I had been here half a day.
Mack, said an old resident
er, approaching me with grave
solemnity, 'how does the En-
quirer stand on the removal OF
the CapitalY
The Enquirer doesn't stand
at all on that question. We
sit on it, and take it easy
well, but, you see its q mat
ter of greaS Importance to us.
People are getting scared about
it. They won't buy or improve
property, and those who own
any want to SELL
In this strain we talked for
for nearly half an hour--I
growing more and more sur,
prised at the earnestness with
which my friend discussed the
matter, and he growing sur
prised, almost to the point Of
Indignation, at my Indifference.
Finally he assured me that
something must be done The
citizens, he said, had determin-
ed to work hard against the
thing this winter. | was asked
how Ohio and Indiana Con.
gressmen stood, and my reply
was that ! Ididn't know ; but |
agreed to find out, as soon as
they arrived. Before we parted
l gave him my opinion as to
the best and surest way o'kcep'
ing the Capital on the banks Of
the Potomac. As l charged
nothing for the recipe, and
gave it in good faith, willing to
guarantee its success, | claim
the right to publish it for gen.
eral information.
Said I have you raised any
money for the loby?'
No. my friend said, there
hadn't been q dollar raised
yet
But can you raise any if il
comes to a pinch?'
oh, yes he thought the
citizens would get up a big
purse just for the sake of quiet
ing the matter, In fact, il
would pay to raise a subscript'
ion of 100000, The killing
OF INC pEopoSlllol "oolu w
worth ten times that sum to the
property Of the city.
Them said ], raise 100000
or 100000. Spend it in
houses and lots, to be donated
to the leading members and
Senators. If you give Grant a
$4,000 corner lot he will spike
the thing in his message. Give
Logan a $4,000 house, and
he'll speak against his own
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-12-08

Another lot of Boys and Mems
BOOTS just received
at "The Cheap Store" Martins
Cornerl
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-12-08
Meeting of the Democratic
STATE Central Committee.

The members OF the Democratic State CEN
+,ol Committee OF Ohio will meet at Thur
man Hall, in the city Of cnnmon'' on F''-
bo,, December 10, 1890 at p. m. OF said day.
WARY member Of the committees exp'e'en
~ No present. as Luslness Of Importance Is to
10 transacted.
CHARLES n, ALLEN, Chairman
TAa W NFWNi NJ, Sgc'y,
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-12-08
Martin!
GREAT
REDUCTION
IN PRICES!

Prior to a change in our bus
mess the 1st January, we are
offering our LARGE, ELE-
CANT, and various assortment
of Goods !
AT PANIC PRICEST
To reduce stock before in
voicing!
MARTINS "OLD COR
NER STORE" one door west
Of Court House, Macarthur.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-12-08
BY GEORGE ELLINGTON.

~ NhS&bNG GA6A4NS ANN'
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Women of Pleasue,
Women Of the Town,
Women of all work,
Lady Physicians,
Concert Saloon Girls,
Female Life in the Slums,
Female Frauds,
Female Help,
Female Pickpockets.
And all other women are men
toned.
The book has been written
for the good Of Society, and the
publishers deeply desire that
its general circulation may
benefit the people. ES.-
Printed on good paper.
Contains 700 pages. Sold
only by subscription.
j. W. BOWEN, Agent,
For vlntoD, Hooking, and jackson Counties,
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-12-08
OI9 Ossa,cattOR.ie.

JAs. W. NEWMAN, sec'y,
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-12-08

So much by way of .prelimi-
nary flourish to a few letters
from Washington on men and
things as they are and seem.-
There is q fascination about
this super-damnable place,
which one who has been accus.
toned to it can no more resist
than an old and confirmed topper
can pass heedlessly by a dram.
shop. Yet now that I have
yielded to the temptation, and
am once more settled for a few
weeks in this great radiating
point of political civilization,
as q Radical orator denominates
it, I find little to write about
The clans are not gathering,
and when they do gather I see
little for them to quarrel about.
For this reason | regret the
absence of the late lamented
A. j., of blessed memory but
cussed luck, He was q never
failing source of supply to the
Congressional intellect-a per.
ennial fountain Of themes and
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-12-08

C0rner!
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-09-25

Schr Four Sisters, -, New YorF bal
last to Peters g. Re- 4 q Son
Sloop Three Sisters, Delk, Smithtied.
with su udries to master q
Schr Maria Ann, Rhod :. Pocostn river
light % ms %ter- f4 f.Is. ~
Brig Mara White, Bryant, Boston. salt
to order -
schr Emma p Douglas, E'lts. w branch
light to master s..
Schr Josephine Frost. Mccoy, Hampton
light, to master
Stmr Our Flag, Walker, Wash ing ton,
light to master .
Schr Roxana, Franks; Georgetown,
with manure for w branch
n . SAILED.
Stmr Louisiana, Hill, Baltimore, freight
and pc ssengers to Jno Vermilllon.
Stmr Sue, Vessey, u isdeid...
Stmr N p Banks, Nc lick, Yorktown
fr'h' andps sengers by L FL Webb.
Stmr Mystic, SchermerhOrn, Hampton.
W w Colt, Ryther, Washington.
Stmr Albemarlo, Couch. Richmond,
rejghtand passengers to T III Webb.
Stmr New Jersey Kirwin, Baltimore.
assorted cargo to Joan Vermillion.
Stmr George Appold, Howes, Boston.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-09-25
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
NORFOLK a PORTSMOUTH. Sept. 81
ARRIVED.

ARRIVED.
Stnr Louisiana, Hill, Baltimore, fr't
and passengers by Jno Vermillion.
SIN Mystic, Schermerhorn, Hamp-
IN.
Stmr N P Banks, McOarrick, Yorktown,
Stmr Jno Sylvester. Clifford, Richmond.
Stmr AlbeILagle, Couch, New York, it't
and passengers by 4 IL Webb.
Stmr W Y Colt, Ryther. Rlof mon
Stmr Sysnet. Cain. -Currituck.
Stmr Star, Bernard. Suffolk. freight and
passengers by Wright, Les d 20.
Stmr Atbam rls, Alexander, NV
Slmr G sors . Anroid Hove Baitimo, o.
Schr lei g, sYd, Nav York, WI 1
raj gcad Iron Petafsb grQEd.
.o sch ,1gh ana a.4sI f. ~ Mister
SchrS Eya1~, Ham mond, New York,
with * ~ Davis y Bro
s, fr Feb ?, T ter, Baltimore with
al Al :ume
Scbr Law ence, Williams. Richmond,
with $40 bushels VIII = 10 g K Good .dge
wheat to g * GoGo1idge
G3hs lie ID, Keal.i, Bait more wi i
coal TO IL Webb
schr Home. Bar III. baltimore, " In
coal tot III Webb
I Schr Amanda. Paimer. Georgetown,
with manner 10 Wrstern branch
Schr Ans rca, Todd, York town. sun.
Rritish bark Gis ian. Jarvis, Boston
ba,lHSt to W D Reynolds & Bio
Schr Ma aon. Roe srs, jackson, New York
wiihs ,2Isei SEQ Sta & Pc 4
m 1Sa' wiz ~ "a rH Webb s'"' ~
Sehr 8 ii TrayeE Appl afth. George
town, with coal to Navy Yard
Schr Oneida, Ree3, Richmond, light t.
master
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-09-25

BoARD oE HEALTH.-A meeting OF this
body was held at their room yesterday, the
following gentlemen being present: Il. A..
stevens (president), Conway White, W.
FL. Turner, w. T. Harrison, and DIT. Gra'
nier.
The following business was transacted:
MIR. Turner, from the committee to ex-
anime Chapel street, reported no nuisance
existing at that point.
The inspector reported lots Nos. 90 and
81 AS having been attended to.
The president reported that the prosecu-
tions for violating the quarantine regu g
tions were in progress.
Ithaving been officially made known to
the Board that vessels arriving from this
mort at the ports of Boston, New York and
Baltimore are placed in quarantine, the
following resolution was passed:
Resolved, That the President of this
Board address the Presidents of the Boards
of Health of those ports, aud inquire why
and for what purpose such practice ex-
lists.
The following resolution was adopted
Resolved, That the condition ofSmith's
and Kings lanes be referred to the inspec-
tor for examination.
The bill of James Norcum, harbor mas
ter, from lst of July to date, amounting to
S22, was presented and ordered to BIO paid.
paper was presented bysDr. Cowdery
in reference to proposed extension of
Gray street, which, by agreement, was to
be submitted to the physicians for their
opinion as to its effect on the public health.
On motion, adjourned.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-09-25

A HARD CASEY esterday morning we
found upon the calender of the Mayor the
name of John Cherry, white boy, charged
with theft. A few days since he was ar
rfigned for the same offense and placed
upon the che in gang to work. Now we
find him gsin sentenced to work for twen-
ty days upon the streets with the chain
gang. he continues in the way he has
commemorate will have his fare paid from
here to Richmond; perhaps be might dance
in the air.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-09-25

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Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-09-25

TaR MAYORS REPoRT.-All the dignito-
ries of the land have to make reports now
a-dsys, 80 our Mayor of course must do
the same thing. He has made areport
for the quarter ending 23d inst, which
shows very creditably. During that period
he has managed to scrape together by
means o., fines, &C.. $726.33, and to expend
for various necessary purposes, $549.59,
which leaves balance to the credit Of the
city of $l76.74. During that time he and
his satellites have arrested 600 persons,
and assessed fines against them of $500, but
did not get it all, having come within $40
oft, however. The police came in for
1866 of the fines and the city $500. His
Honor did pretty good "dorg" bus IS,
having penned 800 CANNES, of which 1877
ofthem were reclaimed, l51 were brought
to grief for the benefit of the sausage inters
est, and owing to the insecure condition o
the pound twenty of them got clear.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-09-25

THOUSANDS OF our American ladies
suffer and die every year from diseases
peculiar to their sex---in fact this form
of disease is the scoerge of American
females. Very. many Of them 60 on
from year year without help and
without hope, becapse they know Of no
remedy. But, fortunately, there is a
safe and reliable remedy, by the aid of
which hundreds have b.4n resi- ored to
perfect health. This great remedy lie
Dir. Lawrences celebrated WOMAN s
FRIEND" Its great merit is recognized
by the best physicians, and from its ma
ture and usefulness is becoming popular
in every part of the country.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-09-25
A G A II D

A Clergy II an, while residing In South
America as missionary, discovered safe
and simple remedy for the Cure of Nerv-
GUS Weakness, Early Decay, Disease OF
the Urinary and Seminal Organs and the
whole train OF disorders brought on by
baneful and vicious habits. Great num-
bers have been cured by this noble rem.
edy. Prompted by d to benefit the
af1l 'cted and unfol tunate, l will send the
recipe for preparing and using this med
icyne, In q sealed envelope, tof ~ one
who is 1t. Free of Charge.
Address, JOS T. INMAN,
Station ID, Bible House,
sr.2 IN New York City
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NJ HIT sc III o o L S.

1t has been well said by DR.. Johnson
that Book Keeping is an art which no
condition of life can render useless, which
must contribute to the advancement of
all who buy or sell-oi al who Keep or
improve their pc Sc ions IF all who de-
sire to be rich, or all who desire to be
wise. Let no man enter INTO business
while he is ignorant OF the method OF
regulating books"
M@ FXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE TcM
Both as Teacher and an Accountant,
ehapaes ,he unuGrsgheu 10 6aef tno ne
Keeping. English, Latin, Greek and
Mathematics. facilities seldom afforded
in schools.
TERMS -Acco,umo lating. Room-Up
stairs No. Ii Main street, adjoining Hob
days gallery
JNO. J. NORRIS,
auI4-tf Rector public School No. l.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-09-25
OYSTER NOTICE.

Mf aters ana Agents OF Steamers. Agents
of Railroads and Express Companies
within the Commonwealth OF Virginia,
are hereby notin that all persons ship.
ping or forwarding oysters, are required
TO deposit with the Master or Agent of
the limo which they are to be forwarded,
q receipt stating that the tax of three Isl
cents per bushel has been paid before the
oysters are received.
Any Master or Agent of any Steamboat,
L ihoad or FXpr IS Company receiving
oysters 10 be forward d without such re.
ceipt being first de osito with them will
be held to answer Tor the oftense, es pro-
vided in the Sth Section OF the Act, 23d
April, 1869, as modified by General SchOs
field.
W. ii. Q. LOVITT,
srlo. Chief Inspector oysters.
CITY OF NORFOLK, To-WIT:
at Rules held in the Clerks Office of the
Circuit Court, for the said City, on Mons
day, the 9th day OF Sept. 1869,
VIM. l.. Oswald, Pltff.
VS.. In Assumpsit.
j. d. Groves Deft.
IIH e object OF this suit is to recover
l. against the defendant the sum of $3.50
~, with interest ON Dec. Al, 1867. Aftis
6Hvit having been made that defendant
| he Is hereby required TO appear In 1.-THE
| said Clerks Office, within one month af-
I ter due publication hereof, and do what
4 may be necessary to protect Is interest
A copy--Te tie.
HENRY NJ, BOWpEN, CLERK,
! w. III. q. ELLIS, pq,
Arla.S4W
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-09-25

Still AT WoRK.-Workmen are still en-
gagged repai ing the streets--we wish it was
the business of some one to have the pave
meuts repaired, they are sadly in need of
attention. For instance the west side of
Crawford street near High.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-09-25

WEBSTER INsTITUTE.-We call attention
to the announcement OF Prof. Webster, no.
tifying that he will commence his school
exercises ON the 9th inst, temporarily at
his own residence ON Charlotte street for
the females, and the male scholars on Cum
berland street, until his academy is finish
ed, which will be in about two weeks.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-09-25
NORFOLK, Aug. "a, 1869.

u.s. EDITOR OF NORFOLK DAY Book
Dear Sir-Having heard 1T reported that
was caused by Liquid Cas-" aud think
ing it might perhaps cause some who
have never used the Gfl to distrust it,
Chose who now use it VIII know better,)
we deem it proper to state that it Is en-
tirely untrue. We are the only autho-
rized agents OF .he LIQUID GAS in the
State of Virginia, and that we have new
or sold Mr.. w. j. Hozier any of the Gas.
We make this .atement in view of the
fact that this Is not the first effort that
has been made to palm Off a spurious al
ucle under good name, and we hereby
warn all persons from trading in said
LIQUID GAS unless through us or our
numerous agents. JOHN POWERS,
Manufacturer and Agent for State.
b. +. RODMAN.
Sole Agent for City of Norfolk.
an AO-Im
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-09-25

GREAT CURATIVE, .
The celebrated Gautier's Native Wine
Bitters are composed of the extracts of
roots. herbs end banks. They contain no
alchol, being made of the pure white
wine Of California AS a curative they
possess unequalled merits N the follow
Ing diseases: Dyspepsia, debility, nerv-
BUSINESS, chiils and feveTs, summer COM
plant, acidity of the st 1mach, nausea
aud heartburn. They are also capt. |
tonic appetizer. sr2i.T.j.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-09-25

sunk and did not rise. The body was res
covered in about an hour, and Coroner Carr
held an inquest, tho jury rendering ver-
dict OF "accidental drowning" The body
was subs quently removed to his late resi-
dence on Ropewalk alley by policeman
sappington. The dece' ed is represented
as having been on industfious, hsrd.work-
ing man.-Ba' timore Sun.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-09-25

A FAvoR.-Will our friends do US the
favor to acquaint us with anything of local
interest transporting in either OF the. cities
or counties surrounding, and thereby lay
us under many obligations. I