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The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1869-05-26

Josh Billings was asked, elbow fast
does sound travel2" and his idea is
that it depends great deal upon the
noise you are talking about. "The
sound of a dinner.horn, for instance,
travels half mile in second, while
aninvitashun to git up in the morn
ing have known to bo quarters Nv
an hour goin' up 2 pair of stairs, and
then not hav strength left to be
heard" .Y"5 .N'.' ~.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1869-05-26

a man, recently died at the Bice.
ire Hospital, Franco, who had silent
there seven months and three days.
on the morning of his death ho woke
Up and swallowed q pint of chocolate,
tho samo quantity of broth and some
wine. Ml '0o
The New York Herald states thai
t!hes thhee Spanish Government has con.
'traeted SSa IL that eitsy for tho building Of
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1869-05-26
The Illustrated Phrenological Journal

The illustrated Phrenological Journal
p For June, contains portraits and
characters of James Harper; Sir
John Young, Govcrnor-G eneral ] Of
Canada Richard G. 'PaMee; r.. A.
Murray, tho, accountant the Planoh.
cite Mystery; Quaker Music /; Ma.
t;sss of Alaska, portraits = Great
Men Small Heads ! Where are tho
Housekeepers Fl 7 Principles in Physi.
ology-Digestion Should Consump.
tives Marry ~Obedionce-its impor.
tance !; Enduring or Enjoying Life ;
John Folgate, tbe.Csntsuafria Faopo, Il,
Fancics; !, What 7 do hest Z The >yo.
mnn Question, ), Music. New volume
begins with the next number. ONLY
30 cents, or So a year. Address s,
RI ,R3"Wells, sS9 Broadway, Now York.
How to Have Plums Every Year.
Is A Canada correspondent Of the
Country Gentleman, says: ,ln...
'A"Our plum trees are loaded with
good fruit every year that we observe
the following directions Put about
o 'bushel Of green manure around tho
root of each tree, one bushel Of chin
manure on the stable manure. and
then d peckoof wood ashos on the M,
nure' as soon as tho snow Jis off. ssInst
year ther 70 were no p!ums on the trees
i IN this neighborhood except ours. /
do not know the, names Of the sorts
we have, but there are some Of thom
pale li,, yellow with a littleS pink on tic
sunny side, some red viii ycllooiw,
shade on tho under side ,Soff fruit, and
some 8, ned dark yellow, With red,: irregaalaf
marks on them Tho trees stand al
9 s M''Sise e !fsaeisns ss aassst. aaa tl'ave red
fas9- s.vtG .. 0sil
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1869-05-26

The Municipal Squabble, is still the
subject of general conversation. On
yesterday, rumor was rife and it was
commonly reported, that two of the
belligerent Aldermen had provided
themselves with broad-swords, pistols.
guns, cannons, and host of other
deadly weapons, and visited the sub
urbs for the purpose of induigipg in a
series of Olympic games, but up to q
late hour last evening no. bones had
been broken on either side. I. ,t5z,,
Meantime, since the advent of the
new administration into office, two
weeks have elapsed, and notwithstand-
ing the honest endeavors of a very
eloquent but peaceable Alderman to
"set Council to work rightly, com
paratively nothing in the way of busi-
ness has been done. Tbs. municipal
business drags its weary length along,
unassisted by Council, while the par
tty OF "great moral ideas" arc adding
laurels to their fame, and covering
themselves with-glory (l) by indulg-
ing in mutual abuse, vile personalities,
and a universal scrambling after Of
lice Charleston Courier. iae.g,-a
If Mr.. Sumher's speech was merely
designed to tickle the national vanity
itwas not only puerile, but the erayest
OF errors and mistakes. IF IL was III
tended as d real and enforcible de-
mand, then it means war. We oan
perceive no other conclusion. h5ga'1
The whole tone of the British mind
shows that no Government could stand
in England o day which would acoede
to these demands. Courier.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1869-05-26

Tho Liberal party in Rome profess
to have positive information that Ita-
ly has joined France andgA Austria il a
treaty Of alliance, and that one Of tbe
covenants provides that the sta
tus quo shall be maintained at Rome
t,ll the death of Plus TX, when
Rome shall be declared tho capital
of Italy. y are,
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1869-05-26
OSI OOTnmanucr.
aug. II. Saurman, Adjn,ant.

THE EIGuT. Hour RLAw-IMpoRrANr
If TRuE.--A Washington oorrospon-,
dent of the New York Times states that
IN the Cabinet meeting OH Tuesday the
eight'hour law was fully considered, and
il was finally determined that the Pres,.
dent should issue an executive order or
proclamation declaraiorv Of the effect OF
tie law upon wages, Which is simply
that the law makes eight hours day 8
work instead OF ten, wilhou. affecting
The rate of wages. The correspondent
says this declaration of tho effect Of the
law has been rendered necessary in orr
der TO secure harmonious construction
by the different departments. Some
were constituting it in one way and some
in another.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1869-05-26

THE MURDER OF DR.. AYER.-The
grand jury of Jefferson county found
true bill for murder on Tuesday
last against Wilson Flournov, freed D..
man. for the killing of Dr.. Aver,
hadicai member Of the Legislature
from that county.-Augusta (Ga.)
Chronicle. l'#
We commend the above to the at
tion OF Forney and Greeley.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1869-05-26

The French government has order.
ed 100000 Remington rifles from the
United Statca.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1869-05-26

The New York times shows the
foes of tho Sheriff of New York TO
amount at present to moro than
$SoO,ooc per amum, and Bays that a
bill now pending before the Legisla.
ture. If passed, will incr6ase tho
emoluments Of the oficea 10 one mil.
lion yoarly:to J1taa@a s8yst 5 bss
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1869-05-26

The following dispatch 60 ,ondop,
May 8, gives . correct AM the con-
dilion Of Gnanclal aff, on ,hat
day: The stocl~f6Hrket has been in,
tncnced nnfavorably by an Increase Of
the Bank of England rate Of interest TO
a per cent, aid the current belief that
a further advance Will be made, shortly
by the political uncertainty caused by
Senator Summers speechT7by, the ex.
portot'on ol gold for foreign loans,apd by
the oppressed state Of trade"
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-02-10

THB Portsmouth Republican sOys that
Hon. W. ]. Flagg, of near Buena Vista, is
making some very fine improvements, as
well as costly experiments on his prem.
isea He is making graded road up the
hill around his residence and vineyards
The road will likely cost him four or Eve
thousand dollars. He Is also making
great improvements ON his vineyards.--
He is draining the grounds. He digs q
ditch three feet below the surface, puts in
draining tile, and fills up. These drains
are put down in every tenth row OF
grapes. MIR. FlAgg is taking great pains
to learn The mode Of propAgating and cul-
tivating grapes. He has just returned
from Europe, where he acquired much in
formation Of practical nature.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-02-10
Where to Buy a Farm.

Any person wishing nice home could
not do better than buy 90 acres Of good
land, situated on each side Of the State
Road leading from McArthvr to Athens,
It miles from VintOn Station on the Al. &
@. r. R.--about 35 acres Of which are
under cultivation and all under fence,
never falling we'll Of water, number Of
never falling springs, choice young
orchard; also dwelling house, two veins Of
coal Of the best quality, which can be
easily taken to the best market. In good
and healthy location. Chance for good
bargain. Fer further particulars, enquire
of the editor Of this paper, or Of Mrs.
DELIGHT Bowen. Zaleski, o.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-02-10

DOES ADVERTISING pAY?--Some people
are so foolish as to think 1t does not pay
even to have one square inserted in a
newspaper. There is merchant doing
business in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania,
who has an advertisement in the Democrat
printed there, eight columns long, cover
ing an entire page Of the paper, engaged
for one year, at an expense of one thou
sand dollars. That merchant will make
money this year. If merchants expect to
do living business they should advertise.
Nothing is lost in paying the printer for
a neat and live advertisement such as
we get up for this psptr.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-02-10

The Night Express train going East a
few minutes before 5 o'clook-itS usual
time--on Saturday morning last, was
thrown from the track at The switch, near
Mr. Ward's, about two miles East Of
Mozart hur Station, the switch, as IL Is sup.
posed, having been misplaced by some
person. The Engine, Tender, Baggage
Car and one passenger Car, were thrown
off and considerably damaged. The wreck
and cars were not removed so trairs 9 could
pass until about 8 O'Clock In the afternoon,
although two locomotives and about so
men were busily engaged at tho hard work
during that time. No one hurt. The
mails did not arrive here until 8 O'Clock.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-02-10


The town OF Jackson, about IS milos
southwest from Macarthur, was surveyed
and plated by DR.. GABRIEL MONErt, in
the year 1911. lie settled In Jackson
county (part Of which Is now vinton,) In
1914, and the county was organized In
1910. Tho editor Of the Jdohson Standard
has in his possession a commission issued
November 10, 1915, by 7. WonrmSoToS
Governor Of Ohio, and signed by JrRrMuAH
MoLEEE, Secretary OF State, authorizing
GADarEL MCNEIL TO act 90 Justice Of tha
Peace in Madison Township, In that ooun.
ty, for three years. The Standard says
Mr.. MoNEEL was engaged in many pur-
suits--bsing . physician, surgeon, preach.
or, surveyor. farmer, blacksmith, watch
maker. and mechanic generally. Perhaps
some Of our old citizens have heard Of Dr
Men EEL.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-02-10

Do You wIsu TO ATTEND COMMERCIAL
COILEoE E2- Any young lady oreentlemap n
wishing to pursne Full Course OF In
struction In Bookkeeping, Lectures
Commercial Calculations, Practical Pen,
manshlp, Correspondents, and the details
of Business, and 10 review the same al
pleasure, should call at this Office and
purchase o Scholarship in smsll's Busi.
meas College, at zanesville, Ohio, which
We will sell at very low price.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-02-10
whore 40 you ret your prugu and Msdlolnea7 2


or course you wieh TO buy the best
Drugs and Medicines and where they can
be bought the cheapest. At the popular
Drug Store Of ]. s. sTRoNo can be found
splendid assortment Of Drugs and Med
icines Of every descriptiOn--all warranted
pure. The finest lot Of Paints, Oils, Per-
fumery, Fine Soaps, SO, &c. are kept
there. The finest Cigars and Tobacco 10
be had are sold for but little money
here. All kinds Of Lamps Of latept
styles have Just been rocsivsd. The clerk
in the establishme ent--GEoRoE W. nsL.
LASD--is always ready to carefully COM
pound Prescriptions. just the Drug Store
for tho people !
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-02-10
VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.

The undersigned, desiring 10 retire from the
more active duties Of life, offers for sale his
valuable farm, situate two miles north OF the
Marietta a Cincinnati Railroad, In Harrison
Township, Vinton county, Ohio, on the State
Road leading from Chillicothe 70 Athens, and
about u miles east from CbillicOtie from
Londonderry Station and 4 from Raysvillo
station, containing 500 acres--abo,It 200 acycE
under Gu ltiy alton, 10 acres In meadow, and 80
acrcs OF bottom land; two comfortable dwell
ling houses; locations henlthful; good barn
ber aud water The farm can be divided into
two parts; will be sold In seperate parts or to-
Rether A small farm, or western lands,0
town property, can bc taken In exchange.
FOR particulars, call on or address
u W. BOWEN, Macarthur o.,
LII ORA, q. ELLI0TT,on the premises.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-02-10

AN election for Directors Of the Mari.
etta & Cincinnati Railroad win be held in
Cincinnati on Wednesday, the l7th. A
vote will also be taken upon a proposition
70 assent to q subscrirLisn to the Capita,
Stock Of the Cincinnati and Baltimore
Rhlway Company to aid the latter In tho
construction Of It's road, and 10 contract
between said Companies for the lease Of
said road, or other arran gemsnts for their
common benefit.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-02-10
no Cnnanmntires.

The Advertiser having been restored to health
in few weeks by very simple remedy, after
having suffered several years with a severe lung
affection, and that dread disease, Consumption
is anxious to mako known to his fellow sufferers
the means ofcure.
To all who desire IL, he will send n copy OF the
presc riptIon used free Of charge, with the di'
rections for preparing and using the snme, which
they will And sure cure for Consumption, As
thna Bronchitis, b, The only object Of the
advertiser in sending the prescription 10 to ben.
eft the afflicted, aud spread information which
he Conceivcs to be lnyaluable; and he hopes
every sufferer will try his remedy, rs II will cosI
them nothing and may prove blessing. Par
ties wishing the prescription will nlease address
Rev. EDWARD A. WILSON,
1876 South Second st., Williamsburgh, Kings
CoInfv New York
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-02-10

The GROUND Hoo This little animal,
in accordance with traditionary records,
came out Of his hole on the 2l inst, and
failing to see his shadow in the sun,
capered about all day with the delightful
prospect before him, reluctantly returning
when twilight appeared Thus is indicated
the temperature Of the weather for the
next six weeks, during which we shall
probably have, now and then, cold day,
but the generality Of the weather will be
mild for the balance Of the winter, intro
duoing an early spring.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-02-10
STR0NG'S.
BOOK AND DRUG STOREl

Tue Book BUSINESS But few persons
have any proper comprehension Of how
vAsl 10 the book business In this country
Take one 'item," for instance, as illus
irative: Matthew Hale Smiths "sun
shine and Shadow in New York." which
10 the exciting work Of the day, has
s'ready reached the enormous sale Of
$4,000 copies within thirty days. The
publishers, ~. B, Burr & Co., Of Hart
ford, Conn, use two tons Of paper day
and run six large roller presses constant
ly 10 supply the current demand. This
10 doing q wholesale business with one
book alone. This is large work tOo IL
must be remembered, between seven and
eight hundred pages royal octave, and 10
said to rival in rapidly Of sale, all other
books published. Think Of the countless
ness Of The small ones published. Surely
ours 10 reading country.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-02-10

We have received number Of copies
Of the Democratic Almanac for 1869, which
we are prepared to deliver to all new sub
scrbsrs for the ensuing year, paying in
advance. II is an invaluable document
containing vast amount of useful knowl-
e3ge, and should be in the hands Of all
who desire to keep themselves posted in
political affairs.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-02-10

DEDlCATIOS,-The new Christian Union
Church, just completed, near the residence
Of J. A. MAnTMDmL, in Richland town.
ship, about three miles northwest Of
Macarthur. will be dedicated on Sun day
February 2lst, 1869, (being the third Sab
bath in that month"; A general invita-.
tion is given to oil the friends Of Chris
tianity to attend.
Rev. A, s. BIDDIsoN, Editor of the
Chri'fdn Titness, is expected to be pres.
ent on the occasion.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-02-10

NIGHT EXPRESS will leave Cincinnati daily
exoept Sunday, and p Pepre daily except saturday
ZALESKl FRElGHT leaves McArlhnr gong
West at 8. 80 .. m, and going East at Pima, M.
Trains on the P0RTSM OUTH BRANCH leaves
Hamdeu at 40 a. m. and 4.O0p. m, arriving at
Portsmouth at | | a. m. and 7O0p m, Return,
ing Trains leave Portsmouth at zig a. m. and
600 n, m. -
prains connect at LoveIand oral points on the
Little Miami Railroad and at the Indian apoils
and Cincinnati Railroad Junet on for all points
West. W, WI PEABODY,
Master TRANSPORTATION.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-02-10
February /, 1869.

CouNTERFEIrs. country is now
flooded with counterfeit money. Ten,
twenty five and fifty cent shiDplasters do
largely abound, while counterfeit bills Of
the denomination Of one dollar and up
wards are detected every day. A large
addition of $40 and $40 notes of this sort
has just been added to the finance Of the
country, and our readers will do we'll to
examine bills Of these denominations,
dated 1862, pretty closely.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-02-10
ITO BE GIVEN AWAY!
One Thousand Building Lots
IN THE
CITY OF VIRGINIA.,
Caboll County, West Virginia

Tho beautiful city Of Virginia is situated in
Cabe'l county, West Virginia, near the Guyandnt
.tiye. and conyenient to the Central virginia X.
r and the Ohio River. The land is fine and the
climate delightful. The surrounding country Is
thickly settled. Wood and coal In abundance
The river is naygable, and steamers pass the
city and transitcan be had ~ that way. :.
fhe central Situation Of the town VII mako il
beyond doubt place Of note, while the delight.
uI climate and easy mode Of access will greatly
enhance the yalne Of the properly.
All those wno first apply to US, shall receive q
lot this city
E7REF,
and full warranty deed, signed, sealed and nc
knowledged, will be sent by return OF mail.
The charge allowed by law Lo the commissioner
for acknowledging the deed ~ one dollar and the
United States revenue stamp will be 90 cents.
These requiem. 0nts must be met, and therefore
we give the o's away to the fret l0e who apply
You will ask why we give these lots awayY
We answer that the influence Of the thousand
lot holders will be ekerled In favor OF the place,
and many will settle there, and every house built
in the city Will cause an advance IN the value o.
the remaining lots, and ~ we retain snincenl
number of lots, we look for our interest in the
town beng very valuable IN n iewYears.
The site now covered by CHICAGO, Cleveland,
Toledo, Cinclnhati, and many OF me large cities
was sold Il few years ago for ioW dollars, and nov
the lots bring fabulous prices. With thel phuence
and natural advantages possessed by this town
IL may in time rank with the large cities In wealth
and position. 80 -,
We expect that all receiving lot viii use Their
influence in hlyOr OF the town, even II they do mol
settle there thOmselges,
No taxes due for d year and then but few cents
and we Will attend TO that for all who may wish u
Abst act Of title, Deeds, and otherpapers are
on file IN oui Office.
SEND FOR MAP OF THE TOWN.
Be sure and write your nano aud address plain
| ly, and encosO one dollar and hIty cents TO pa,
| he United states revenue stamp and the com
missioner for acknowledging the deed, and th'
retarn mail will bnns you your deed made on
according 10 low ,,.rr
Those wishing 10 los Or more together can nav
thea by paying $40 ppr lot, Tor Lhe additional lot
| Address. 3 I, 4. n. n. BTUDplFOkD,,
4 BOX 61OA New York
0aIce, u plGc street, lsoS'ms
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-02-10

PAcKARD's Monthly for February is re-
ceived We have heretofore expressed an
opinion that this is one of the best Maga.
zines published. The article on Educa-
tiou, by Horace Greeley, that on Lovers
Quarrsps by Oliver Dyer, and the article
by EliAu Burritt, are particularly good.
Address s. s. Packard, New York.
Price only 81 90.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-02-10
p DAD NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given, that petition will
he presented 10 thc commissioners Of Ntnton
county, Ohio. at their regular session in
March next, PRAYING for the establishment OF
a County Read along the following described
route n said Ninton county, to-wlt:
Beginning at q point in the County Road
leading from Macarthur to Athens about one
fourth of q mile north ofthe residence of Elihu
A. Sisson, in said Ninton county, and about
one and one-half miles from said town OF
Macarthur, where said road Is inteTSeeted by n
small Stream commonly known as "SpoolS
Hollow;" thence on the nearest and most
practicable route, in n n0rth-easterly direction
In almost a straight line, across the lands of
the Vinton Furnace and Coal Company, so rs
to interscct aroad leading from Ninton Station
on said Macarthur and Athens Road TO the
town OF Zaleski. in said Ninton county, at or
near the house in which Lawrence Holland
now lives, commonly known rs the " Red
House," thence along said road TO the bank
of Raccoon Creek, about twenty rods above
the Marietta q Cincinnati Railroad Bridge;
thence across aiid creek on the lands OF De-
light Bowen and the Zaleski Company In an
easterIy direction to the foot of tue hill
thence along the foot or base Of the hill In q
south -eastery direction to well In an old
orchard between said Railroad and that part
of the town Of Zales<i called "Shanghai;' =
thence In a north-easterly direction so as 70
intersect the south end Of Broadway street, in
said town OF Zaleslti near the Episcopal
Church, and there to end. .
MANY PETITIONERS.
January 20, lSB9-tdm
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-02-10
SHERIFF'S SALE.
State Of Ohio Vinton County.
Daniel 5. Dana, Plaintiff,

V.
Samuel V. Dodge, ct all Deienpants.
Yinton County Court OF Common Pleas. On E3X
ecutlon.
BY virtue of an Execution to me directed from
the Court of Common Pleas Of Nmton county
ohio, and to me directed as Sheriff Of said coun
ty VIII offer Tor sale at public auction IN front o.
the Court House., in the town Of Macarthur, IN said
county Of Niuton, on
Saturday, the 18th Day of Feb.
ruary, A. d. 1869,
at the hour Of o'clock p. NJ, the following goods
and chattels, to wt:
One Large Looking Glass;
One Water Tank;
Two sets Of Balls and Nine Pins; and
Two Screens.
Tuien rs the property OF Samuel V. Dodge 70
satisfy an Execution Of sMd Court in favor O
Daniel s. Dana.
Terms of Sale-Cash in hand.
DANIEL BOOTH,
Shenh Vinton County,
D. S. Dana, Atty for PlpH.
February 3, 1859 2w
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-02-10
P,oAD NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given tlatn petition will
be presented 10 the Commissioners OF Ylnton
county Ohio, nj their next session 10 be held
in March, A. ID. 1860, praying for the estab-
ilshment OF County Road along the follow.
ing described route In said county. to-wit:
beginning at the bridge across Middle Fork
Of Big ItAccoon Greek, [kEown as the Leonard
Arebaugh Bridge3 thence the nearest and
most practicable route 10 intersect the road
lending from Vinton Furnace 10 Eakjni
Mills ut point two miles south OF Vinton
rond now used by said Furnace ag q privat,
road; thence up Middle Fork 10 Vint0n Fur
mace Store. and there 10 end.
'pS' '''''S MANY PETITIONERS.
Lannnry 20. IS0a-tdm ~ - - No.