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The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1870-09-01
lVINT0N RECORD.
ofaoIsI Organ OF ylutOn County.
LOCAL MATTERS.
A eRBAT sensation was GREAT.

A GREAT sensation was GREAT
ed on Friday morning last by
MSjor Stevens, an insane man
who is confined in the county
Jail. He had been unruly for
sometime, and hadseeored one
of the bars out Of the cell, 3
stove crate, brickbats, and
other weapons, and standing at
his door, threatened any per!
son whon9ttemped to go in to
him. On Friday morning his
cell door was opened with the
expectation that he would run
down into the street and could
be captured. " Instead of going
into the street he took poses.
sion ofthe second story of the
Jail, smashing windows and
doors with his heavy bar of
iron. All attempts to capture
him were tfruitIess as he Kept
a close watch at the head of
the stairs, and it would have
been folly for.any man to have
attempted to reach him, armed
as he was. . He was finally
knocked down by a stone,
when a dozen or more men
rushed upon him beforeshe
could rise. We forbear recit
ing the individual deeds OF
daring. Suffice it to say the
town wasin arms, and the 5ex.
citement was so, great that
even the scandal mongers
ceased rolling their precious
tit-bits over their tongues, fer
aiull halt hour, lostin wonder
and admiration at the deeds of
their chivalrous masculine de,
lenders y pN
The first annual Fair Of the
Ross county Agricultura' and
Horticultural Association, AT
Chillicothe, Sept. rs, 9, and 10,
will probably be the best exhi!
bltion of tho kind ever held in
Southern Ohio. The premiums
are liberal, and extensive ar
rangements are being made for
the Accommodation Of e3hrba
tors, and for . large number of
visitors The show Of fast horses
is expected to be something
extraordinary, as Ross county
is becoming celebrated for this
class of stock, and the track-a
mile in length-is one of the
best in the State. We acknow,.
ledge the receipt of an Invita-.
ton of our old friend, Phil.
Griffin, the Secretary, to be
present.
We learn that there is a
movement on foot. among the
Good Templars TO nominate
another county ticket. We do
not know that we are correctly
informed; but as one who desires
to see the continued prosperity
of that Order, we advise them,
and as we understand their
own laws enjoin upon them,
to keep politics in every shape
out Of their council, if they
don't want TO weaken their or.
ganization, destroy their in
huence, and drive away all out,
side sympathy. The laws are
stronger forv the temperance
cause now than the Templars,
will seek to enforce. We say,
therefore, their only available
weapons are precept, example
and moral force, and with these
we are confident much good
may be done. .tr gii,.
A WORTHLESS contraband who
has been in I the employ of
James P. Ankrom, and who
gave his name as Sam uel Rag 4
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DIED.,

NEAR Haniden, Aug. goth, Vista
May; daughter OF George W. and
Louisa M.11oving aged IL months,
% days, o g,srrig5i .tg .vsl
N Hantlen, Aug. oath, Agnes May,
daughter Of Solomon and Susan
Lantz, aged l year, and 10 days.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1870-09-01

THREE notices Of applic cation
for divorce appear in the ad
vertising columns this week.
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N. neniy,s yVOrnl Syrup.


onlv one csse more we have TO ON 10 relate
Yor we thJnk Il Is true As We got hIquite
,l straight 4.a ..r 70. s-a.i ..saLi
A man who for twenty long years was OPP
p' pressed t'i'.'-' i.
With a pals in his stomach which gave him
~ no rest. r o. t..lilllS-U3
The pain grew sharper and worso every day.
And seemed as II guaRing his bowels away
His stomach felt feVstisA, acrid and hot,
And at times u was .wiseedah up tn knot.
whilst thus he was looking each day for his
90 last, ,a'1i
By accident merely he happened TO cast
His eye on medical pamphlet which told
Where Denis's infallbeWOrm Syrup was sold
when bottle was brought he selEed 1t with a
grasp,
And swal lowed its contents down at one gasp,
Then laid himself down resolved to await,
The effects Of the dose whatever his fate'
The cramps now grew worse, and there
seemed to hegln 3E1' .LSSisty :
A terrible battle Of some kind wi thin; 81,
But in less than an hour, to his Joy, and sur
"r prise, H.f-A
A tapswOtm appeared Ofa vahdstfnr"rd.
Vt was slIty feet long rolled az like abah ''N
But they stretched II OutwhOle and measured
'yl 1t all, ,yWtA-.t ~ Nam y IS,
Every inch Of lts back was separate lolut',
And ils tMl tapered down to q needle'like
point.
dts eyes we're glltterng, giaring and red, y.
And seemed to protrpde from its llzaard;ilie
0. head. NNNSN'1i lN't'eth- Nv0A'
They called In the ne'ghbors, and ever: one
.r, swore, e'- s-.,,I .. .fo,. ..-..,,A
They never had seen such a"varminr' before
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tJ.F.TowBLL, Portsmouth,S Ohio, offers
to the Merchants and Fpruaeemen Of Vinton
county, superior stock OF Dry Goods and
Motions, on terms the most fsyomble. John
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UT ECH
wesley ClsypOol. is. Mackey. P. B. ingAls
cIaypool, Mackey 3 Co..
WHOLESALE GRocERs,
CHILLICOTHE, o.
DupOht's Rifle and Midhs
Powder at Factory Prices. laa
Sole Agents fOruE Hadra's Ci7
'5-i ella ,'oisgars..

s. j. Eichelstein, Importer and
Dealer IN Wines, liquors, Cigars' etc. Cham
payne, Sparkling catawba and Ale always on
hand. Pig Irtu Corner, Front street, Ports!
mouth, 9; Az orders promptly hll'd. Z &
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GRAPES are abundant on our
streets, and are selling atfrom
four to five cents per pound. :. :.
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"A ;E|;;;'3 ! $$$$ z$$$E ES$$Es i|j|;''

DISEASES OF THE bCALF y
PRODUCE GRAY HAIR AND Badness!
1heuSe Of
HALLS VEGETABLE o.
SiCILTAN HAIR REVIEWER
will restore il to it's natura: color and pic.
mote It's growth.
our treatise on the q air sent free by mail.
R.P.gALL L CO., Nashua, N. II. Propnetors.
For pale lS all druggists. june ly
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1870-09-01

THERE is a. letter advertised
in the Chillicothe post office for
Homer Dowd.
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tJ.F.TowBLL, Portsmouth, Ohio, offers
to the Merchants and Fpruseenen Of Vinton
county, superior stock OF Dry Goods and
Motions, on terms the most fsyoabls. John
6lilelahn, Travelling Agent. Nv'ANW>W
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-11-10
F FASHION NOTES.


Black and white lace is worn in the
neck OF dresses, Instead OF collars.
The handSomest kind of opera sacks
are Of ermine. lined with white satin,
quilted throughout.
Long, black silk nantes, lined with
fur, and turned over co lars Of fur, are
to be very fashionable next winter.
The latest style Of dressing is to
braid the hair and let it hang ia large
loops half way down the back.
Black lace wells are now worn pointed
and long, trimmed with fringe or wide
lace. and are wcrn loose over the face.
Very heavy cashmere, costing from six
to twelve dollars yard, will be worn for
the most stylish street costumes this
winter.
The lower skirts of dresses are now
made without fl, unces or rufies, but are
trimmed with wide bias folds Of silk and
vide fringe.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-11-10
TAKE nv EzhSD, PAPA.

In the dead Of night, AM frequently
Weakened by a little hand stealing oat
from III. crib by my side, with the plead
ing cry. Please take my hand, papa =
Instantly the lit;le boy 5 hand is grasp
ed, his fears vanish, and soothed 0y the
consciousness Of bis fathers presence he
fails into sweet sleep again.
Va commend this lesson Of simple,
iiiial faith and trust to anxious sorrow
Ing ones, that are found in almost every
household. Stretch forth your hand.
stricken mourner, although You may be
in the deepest darkness and gloom, and
fear ard anxious suspense may cloud
your weary pathway, and that very act
will reveal the presence of loving com
passionate Father, and give yol the
peace that passcth all understanding.
nc darkness may not pass away at
once, night may sill enfod you Ia lis
embrace, but its terriers Tili be dissipat-
ed, its gloom aud sadness fee away. and
IN the simple grasp Of the Fathers
hand sweet peace viii be given, and YOU
VII rest securely. knowing that the
morning cometh. . Congreoattonaltst.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-11-10
A RIDE WITH A LUNATTC.

The pleasure Of railway travelling IN
England are wildly illustrated by the fol-
lowing incident which happened on line
near London:
4 young lady got into a second class
carriage, where she was soon joined by a
gentleman about thirty years old, whose
They were alone in the carriage.
AS soon as the train had started, this
man got up all of Sudden, and began by
throwing his carpet bag cut of the wind
ow, saying
This carriage is much to heavy
Come, we must tighten it as much as
possible"
He then sat down again, but jumped
up minute after, screaming out:
It's too heavy It's too heavy -
And SO saying, he sent his coat out of
the window to join his carpet bag, then
away went his waistcoat, his cravat and
shoes
He then sat down and appeared to be
thinking profoundly All Of sudden
he turned toward the young girl, who
was as frightened as possible, and said /:
''On yourknees, madam, on your knecsi
We will pray for the Duke of Giouces-
ter !"
And he knelt down.
The poor girl immediately obeyed him.
The stranger then began praying fer
ventiy for the Duke of Gloucester, then
for the Duke of St. Adams, then for the
Duke of York-in word, for ali the
Dukes in Great Britain and Ireland
He then sat down again. The young
lady, more dead than alive, was IN a cor
ner Of the carriage, a prey Of the most
profound terror.
Nevertheless, this strange person soor
began to feel less quiet.
This can't go on" he said it is re
ally much too heavy-much too heavy
The train will soon have to stop-it won
be able to go on. Come, now, we mus
| tighten it. One of US must get off
won't ; so surprising you jump out OF tEt
window y
And he walked up resolutely to the
covering girl.
But she said to him, crying
"Oh, sir, do stay for one moment
we've not yet prayed for the Duke o
Northumberland -
You are right, we had forgotten him
| On your knees, aud lets pray for tn
| Duke Of Northumberland !"
They were still in deep prayer whe
the train arrived at the station, and th
girl tainted in the arms Of some friend
who were waiting for her.
Her companion was arrested, aid s0ol
recognized as lunatic who had escapes
from HanWell.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-11-10
A YANKEE RECEIPT-HOW TO
MAKE A THOUSAND DOLLARS

Ny gettin the better of my wife S
father is one Of the richest things on
record. I'll tell you how it was. You
must know that he is mons rous stlngy..
The complaint seems to run in the fami
Iy, and every body round our parts used
to notice that he never by any chance
asked ANYBODY to dine with him So one
day, Just for chunk Of fin, | said to
friend of mine, Jeldy-''Tll bet you a
penn orth Of shoe-strings ginst row of
pins, that | get old Ben Merkins. that's
my wife father, to ask me to dinner
"Yeou get cut, said Jeddy; why,
ycou might as well try to coax a cat into
a showerbath, or get moonbeams eout OF
cuwcambers"
"Wel, " said I, ~ III going to try.
And try did, and II tell yeou how |
went to work.
Jist as old Ben was sittin' down to
dinner, at clock, 1 rushed up TO the
house at a high pressure pace, red hot in
| the face, with my coat-tails in the air,
my eyes roiln' about like billiard balls in
convulsions. Observation-Disclosures ling ling
/ [ kicked up an awful rumpus, and in a
flash out came old Ben himself | had
| struck the right mint. He had nap
| kin under his chin, and a carving knife
in his hand. | smet the dinner as he
opened the door
20, Mir. Merkillg, said |, TIN tar
nation glad to see yon. | feared you
might not be at home | am almost out
Of breath. | have come to tell you | can
save you q thousand dollars. -
"A thousand dollars, roarcd the old
man; and defy weasel to go pop
quicker than his face burst into smiles
"A thousand dollars! Yeou don't say
so Du tell I"
OH" said I. 81 see You are Just
hayip" dinner, I'll go an dine myself,
aud then. | Ii come back and tell you all
about it.
Nonsense" said he, don't go away:
come in and sit down and enjoy yourself.
ike good fellow, and have a smack
with me. [ am anxious to hear what
you have to say
| pretended to decline, saying "I' q
come back )" but [ had thoroughly stir,
red up the old chaps curiosity, and il
ended by his fairly pulling me into the
house, and | made a rafting dinner o.
pork and beans
! managed for some time to dodge the
main point Of his inquiries. At last
; finished eating, and there was no furthel
excuse for delay; besides, old Ben was
getting fdgety.
Come, meow said he. mo more pre-
face. About tia. thousand dollars; come
!, let it out.
We'll. I'll tell you what, said I, 'yeor
f have daughter. Misery Ann, to dispose
, OF in marriage, have you not?'
w hats that got to 10 with it ? inter
ruptod he.
Hold your proud steeds-don't rur
off the traek-a great deal to do with it,
said L. Meow answer .ay question.
We'll, said he, / have
And you intend, when she marries, tt
give her $4,000 for portion?'
l do, he said.
We'll, meow, there's the point In
coming tew: Let me have her, and Il
take her with 50, 600; aud $4,000 from
$4,000, according to simple addition
jist leaves $1,000, and that will be
clear proiit-saved as slick as whistle !
The next thing / knew there was
rapid intery eW going on between OIL
Ben's foot and my coat-tails and ] an
Inclined to think The latter got the Wors
| Of t.
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cret.
A fragile form is now before my minds
eye as distinctly as it was In reality more
than twenty years ago. The slender
figure Is seated by the fire in the draw
ing room of MIR. G. S., the publisher of
novel which had brought the authoress
at one bound to the top of popular adj
miration. There had been a dinner par
ty, and all the literary men whom the
lady had expressed a wish to meet had
been requested to respect the publisher S
desire and the lady's desire, that she
should reman unknown as to her pub
lie position. Nobody was to know that
she was the authoress Of 'Jane Eyre
She was simply Miss Brcnte, on visit
10 the family of her host. The dinner
party went off as gaily as could be ex
pectea where several people are afraid Of
each other withcrt quite knowing why;
and Miss Bronte sat very modestly but
rather on her guard, but quietly taking
the measure OF les ntOHStics 0e latent who
were talking aud taking wine and some
times bantering each other. Once only
she issued from her she'll with brighten
ing looks, when somebody made slight
ly disparagingrema oH.the Duke Of Wei,
ington, for whom Miss Bronte declared
she had the highest admiration; and she
appeared quite ready to do battle with
one gentleman, who smilipgly suggested
that perhaps it xas because the Duke
was an Irishman
Now, it should be promised that the
writer Of these papers had sent a pre-
sentation copy of a certain poem, adj
dressed in complimentary, but very ear
nest terms to the Author cf Jane Eyre
the lady whose nom de loiaDee was
'Currer Bell and whose real name we
were not to know. To this she had re-
piled in a note which concludes with
these words:
How far the applause of critics mad
rewarded the author of Orion, | do not
know; but | think the pleasure he en-
joyed IN its composition must nave been
bounteous need in itself. You could
not, [ imagine, have written that poem
without at times deriving deep happiness
from your work.
With sincere thanks for the pleasure
it has offered me, l remain, dear sir,
yours respectfully, G. BELL.
On Joining the ladies' in the drawing
room our host requested the writer 70
take q seat beside Miss Bronte. The
moment he did so she turned toward him
with the most charming artiessness, j
was SO much obliged to you, Mr.. Horne.
for sending me your She checked her
self with an inward start, having thus at
once exploded her Currer- Bell secret by
identifying herself with the author Of
Jane Eyre She looked embarrassed
All, Miss Bronte, whispered the limo
cent excuse Of the not very serious mis-
fortune, you would never DO for treasons
or stratagems. She nod led acquie. Gently
but with degree Of vexation and self
reproach. Shortly after this, Mr.. s.
overhearng some conversation between
rs. which showed that the secret was
out, took an early opportunity OF calling
me aside, when he extended both hands
with ct tu Brute look, and began to COM
plain of my breach Of the general under
standing. I, Of course, explained what
the lady had said at the nat:rete of which
he was not little astonished aud anus
ed.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-11-10
FEMALE HIGHWAY ROBBERS.

One Major iilllgan, who has just writ
ten book entitled wild Life Among
tha koords, y gives a painfully minute
argument Intended to demonstrate
that the garden of Eden correspondent
with the high plateau Of America OF
the Aoords his account is very unfavora
bic. The kind Of highway robbery prac-
ticed by the women Of the country APP
pears to have particularly irritated him,
Il he culprits, he says-"the brigands,
in this case, are young women, who set
out on plundering pursuits in order to
Surn a dishonest penny. 4 troop OF
fair bandits take up Il station at tie
river, there patiently TO wait for the ar
rival OF the doomed traveller. As soon
as the vedettes announce his approach,
the fair troop starts of to meet him.
welcoming him with dances aud with
fiery gances Of irresistible power. Ie is
compelled to stop. as matter Of course
and the fair maids then politely request
him to alight from his horse, 10 SOON
er has the bewiIcred victim, unconscious
Of his fate, put his foot,o the ground
than lie finds himself at close quarters
With the whole troop. Immediately he
is stripped Of all he has on his back, and
is left i'll this primitive state n which
Adam Was at one time F"
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-11-10
ROMANTIC MARRIAGE.
A Boy WEEDS his Guardian at New
Orleans.

A Boy WEEDS his Guardian at New
Orleans.
The New Orleans Piicay1tae Of the 18th
inst, has the following:
i few days since well dressed and
handsome youth, CT some eighteen years
of age, appeared before one Of cur city
magistrates and asked if he could engage
his services to perform a marital ceremo-
ny. The reply was in affirmative, aud
the young man left, but shortly after
ward returned, accompanied by sober
looking female, middle-aged and dressed
in black.
rs the lady your mother?" inquired
the magistrate.
"Oh, no. sir; this is the lady that l
desire to marry replied the youth, as
the lady drew aside her vail, disclosing a
countenance wrinkIed and sere, but on
which for a moment cleaned sort of icy
smile.
Indeed"
ooh yes, sir.
But are you Of age 2"
Not yet but this lady is my guard
IAN"
And she gives her consent ?"
YES. sir"
The magistrate was in quandary. He
didn' know exactly what do do. He
hated to sacrifice the youth. and join
bright-faced May to the gloomy, icy De-
cember. Isn't this rather a strange
union p he asked
Not at all, " replied the expectant
bride. | have a large amount tf property
which [ desire to leave to this young man.
As have relatives who might dispute
the will were l to leave it to him as a
legacy, | prefer to marry him."
And you are content TO marry this
woman for her money! asked the
Justice.
swell. should Mt marry her this wo-
msn for anything else - frankly replied
the boy lover. ''She ain pretty"
And without more ado the ceremony
was concluded.
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AT halfpast four o clock Tuesda

At halfpast four o'clock Tuesday
afternoon two magazines, containing 10, :
600 pounds of nitro-glycerine, exploded
at tairport near gainesville, Ohio. Four
persons were blown to atoms Their
names are Pat. Scribner, n Malones,
father and son, and Ed. Duncan. The
buildings On the east side Of the river
were much da mayed The shock of the
explosion was felt for miles. The loss
Of the gIycerne company Is not less than
$4,000 Where the magazines stood
are now two ponds of water fifty feet
across and -seventy-five feet deep. The
people of Fairport are greatly excited.
as this is the second of the kind within
two months. One of the men killed
leaves wife and children in destitute
circumstances. Several buildings were
50 badly damaged by the explosion that
the families were obliged TO vacate them.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-11-10
STREET CAR P0.GTENESS

y person writing to the New YrCk Iiiii-
bune on the influence Of the women Of a
community upon the manners of the
sterner sex, says:
l am one Of those whose residence is
up town and place Of business far down.
and must constantly patronize both cars
and omnibuScS. My business requiring
me to be much on my feet, | am very glad
to obtain seat in either Possessed of
a due chivalry and Difference to the softer
sex, | have never omitted an opportunity
to yield my seat to lady.
Seldom, however, receiving a thank
you for my sacrifice, and sometimes it
would be considerable one, the idea oc-
CURED to me of noting down the acknowi-
edgments | should receive ont of twenty
such protfers Of poiiteness. This is the
sum total:
One sweet refusal, rendered sweetcr by
being at the same time accepted.
One hearty thank you.'
One feeble ditto.
One smile.
Twelve pounces upon the seat, with en-
tire indifference Of the donor
Three actual frowns
One look ofanniLilatIon from an eldcry,
prime person, who seemed to say, y on re
very slow moving, you vile man and
perphapS | was, for my lap was incum-
beled.
Here you have it four out of twenty,
four announcements for me to continue
IN my efforts to ameliorate the condition
OF the fair sex; sixteen reasons why [
should not, If the ladies complain of
rudeness on the part of the men, are the
fair complainants in no way accountable
for 1t ?
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-11-10
NEWS ITEMS.

Professor Hall. Hardness and East
man Of the Naval Observatory at Wash
ingten, sailed Wednesday. in the China,
to witness the eclipse OF the sun III
Sicily. Another party, under the guild
ance of Professors Wheelock, of Har-
ward, and Peters, of Hamilton College,
follow Thursday, in the Aby5inia
a portion Of Burns powder works, in
demelishing the kerneling mill, and Kill
ing che Of the workmcn.
john Stanton, one of the best known
journalists in Brooklyn. died on Wednes
day morning.
The steamers for Europe "Wednesday
took s463, 0tjO in specie.
Two young men, named Emil Huskill
and Harry Melville, were arrested Tues
day night in New York, for masquerad-
ing in female apparel, and will probably
be sent to the pcnltentiary.
Recorder Hackett Wednesday censured
the verdict of the cor0ner's jury in the
case Of George Dweedle, recently killed
by trap gun. deciding in effect that any
citizen has the right to protect his prop
erty from burglars as he chooses.
| Two men, named Berlin and Jean
! Capdivelle, have been committed as the
burglars Of the Rocheraus safe ct New
Orleans. Seventy five thousand dollars
in bonds were found in the possession Of
Berlin, and identified by Rocheraus.
The expenditures Of the Government
Cor October were:
Civil and miscellaneous 5 ,05S. 236.3l
War, 4. 993, 81 IS
! Navy 1864, S26 3;
Indian and pensions 1851, 423 );
Total ea sl3,79S, 027. 7t
The Internal Revenue Office has ex
tended the time within which distiller.
are required to procure aud attach meters