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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-12-14

/ CRUTCHEr most respe ,tfuIly informs his
~ Tairons and those wishing to give entertain
nae nts that he continues he as hih rto done. TO
atIend personally TO IN preparation Of DINNERS,
BALLS. sCPPERS. and other Parties, in the most
recherche manner, in which he fat. rs himself he
cannot be eIceilrd, and would refer the dis
tiDguishtd families in this city, many OF whom he
has had the honor of serving for several years. as
he believes TO their entire satisfaction Most re-
specifully, J. p. CRUTCHET,
No. 1904 street. corner of 18th,
DELI cost Washington, d C.H
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1870-08-11
A Boys Invention.

We have just examined a
new attachment for all Sewing
Machines, called "Leslies Magic
Ruf1ler,' for making ruffling and
putting, which has been invent
ed by a boy, after several
months of most persevering
study, which has discouraged
many an older head. 1t is a
perfectly simple device, which
can be understood at a glance,
and used with ease by every
one who can run a sewing ma
chine, and does its work to
perfection. 1t will gather and
sew to a Band in the neatest
possible manner, making a
nicer rufile than can be made
by hand.
AS rufling is used in large
quantities by every family, we
trust the sale of the instrument
will well repay the perseyer.
ing boy for his industry.-Chi-
cago Erenang Post.
NoTE.-The.' Ruffler will be
sent by mail to any address, on
the receipt of the price, S1.5O
and name of the machine, and
after q weeks trial, if notiound
satisfactory, it may be return
ed, and the money will be re-
funded. Address, PHI
CORNELL, WARD & CoMINas,
133 Lake ST., Chicago
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1870-08-11
ZALESKI


WE learn that one day last
week, Sylvester Wilber, who
lives near Hamden, sold a cow
to a drover, whereupon his
better half became indignant,
claiming thatit was her cow
and Sylvester had no right to
sell it. She demanded the re.
turn of the animal, but failing
to accomplish her purpose,
she set upon Sylvester with
fist and tongue, calling him
everything except her dear
hubby and a nice man, much
to the disquiet of the peaceful
village of Hamden. The la
test report We have is up to
Thursday evening last, when
hostilities were still in active
progress. N'," =
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1870-08-11

PEARLY BROWN died at his
home in Macarthur on Satur-
day morning, 9th INST, in the
seventy.fourth year of his age.
Mr.. Brown was one of the
most active and enterprising
citizens of the early days Of
our county, honest, kind heart.
ed, and beloved by a large cir
Gle of friends and acquaint.
ances. Having lived a long
and useful life he died in the
full belief of a blessed immor.
tality. We had expected to
prepare a sketch of his life,
but learning that one who has
known him long and we'll had
undertaken the task, we will
give that instead, as soon as
completed. 3" '-' 10"
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1870-08-11
rHEeoOD WORK STILL GoEs'oN.

The public debt statement
promulgated from the Treasury
Department on the list inst. is
as follows: l aEIo'
The public debt outstanding
is $2,475,SOS,457S3 interest,
S34,519,S4757. Total, $780,
1923, ,905.4O. Amount in Treas
ury in coin, S1O2,93O,2O6.9O;
currency, SS,O6s, ,623.2O. Total,
S14O,90S,S29.4O. Debt less
amount In Treasury, $780,
1884, ,476.OO; decrease in debt
during the past month, ST.
O34,123.74; I decrease since
March /, 1870, S69,OO4,OO1.17.
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New q Advertisements.
NOTICE.

TO Elizabeth Hull Of the Slate OF Minnesota,
J. Peter Strausbaugh, yalentlne Stausbangh.
Henry Barger, Barbara Barger, SusanahS traus~
bauyh, Nancy Straushugh and Ephral m
Strausbaugh, Michael Strausbaugh, Lewis De.
vault, Mary Elizabeth GRskill, Alcinus Gaskill,
Samuel Deyault, Christina Searls, Levi searls,
Barbara h, Stephenson, Samuel stephenson, !,
Lewis Deyault, Jr., and Jacob DeYaull:
lou will take notice that on tho 2gth day OF
July, A. ID. 1870, the undersigned filed pet>
ton in the Court of Common Pleas Of VintOn
county, ohio, where the same is now pending.
demanding partition of the following premises,
situate Ia Vinton county, Ohio:
10 wlt-part OF the northeast quarter of sec.
ton no. (i2) twelve, IN township no. (s) eight,
in range no. .ubl sixteen, IN Vinton county,
ohio, being all OF said quarter section, except,
ing, ll0l ten acres oil of the south side, and
(6il slxty.one acres oil OF The north side
thereof, leaving C9) elghtyrnine acres more
or less, in said tract. Also, another parcel of
land, described as a part OF the northwest
quarter OF section no. 10y six, township no. (s)
eight, OF range no. (lG) sixteen, and being SO
much of said northwest quarter us lies north
of line, commencing Q6) sixteen chains, and
(lsb) eighteen and a lnilf links south ofthe
norlhseast corner OF aldsauarter section. aud
running thence west. parallel to the north line
OF sald quarter section, and containing (GOO9)
sixty ssix and nine huodredihs acres more OF
less.
The undersigned demands that partition be
made Of said premises, as follows.
10 he undersigned, ten.eleyenths; TO Ellz.
abeth Hull, Peter Strausbaugh, Valentine
StrausbRugh, Barbara Bsrger, SusSnah Strauss
baugh, Nancy Strausbaugh, Ephraim Strnis.
baugh, Michael Strausbaugh one,elev.
enth part.
And To- Mary e. Gaskill, Joseph Deyault,
Samuel Deyault, Christina Searls Barbara El.
len Stephenson, Lewis Deyault, Jr., Jocob DE
vault-each, one seyentV~seventh part, as heirs
~ law Of Margaret Devault, deceased, late Of
Vinton county-the said last named shares be-
ing subject 10 The courtesy OF Lewis Devault ,Jr.
At the next term Of SAID Court an appiics .
tion will De made by he undersigned ior an
order that partition may be made Of SAID prem
ises, as by statute provided.
JuSEBH STRAUSBAUGH.
By H.C. JONES, his Attorney. augll 6w
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Last by Telegraph.
LONDON, August 8.

LONDON, August o.
A dispatch from Carlsruhe
to-day states that Strasburg is
surrounded by 10000 troops,
mostly South Germans and
must surrender, as the garrison
numbers only 1000 men, al.
though this does not include
the National Guard of the city,
which would increase the gar.
rison largely if called out. In
the battle of Worth on Satur-
day were 5000 dead. wounded
and missing, and 5000 prison.
ers. McMahon's baggage,
many cannon and two long rail.
way trains were captured. The
total Prusian loss was $500.
The Elbe has been closed to
prevent the entrance of the
French fleet. The last OF the
French army OF occupation left
the Papal Territory on the Sill
in two steamers for Marseillel
and the seat of war.
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Mrs. HARMON LOWRY was
knocked senseless by a shock
from a stroke Of lightning last
Monday evening. She has
nearly recovered, but feels that
she made a very narrow escape.
She was milking her cow at
the time, and the COW was
knocked down, but was up in
a minute and off on the double
quick for a less electric locali-
ty. We understand this Is the
second time Mrs. Lowry has
been knocked senseless by
lightning. ,.f..i,co, eo;,e.
Mrs. Holland, who lives on
the opposite street, with hel
son, Edward Holland, was
knocked down by the same
shock. = ..
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We copy the following un-
der the head of marriages,
from the Ross County Register:
TUESDAY evening, August 2.
by Rev. Henry W. Biggs, Mr.
Jonathan F. Woodside and Miss
Emma Houk, all ofRoss county
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1870-08-11

On Sabbath next morning
and evening, services will be
held in the Christian Church
by Ed. II. A. Pallister. The
theme of the mornings dis
course will be: "The Redeemed
of the Lord-their Present
Conflicts and their Future
joys" Subject in the evening:
."The Yearnings of the Heart of
God over Sinful Rebellious
Man." The Sunday school, in
connection with this church
holds its session in, the after
noon under the efficient super
intendence of II. ii. Swain.
Though organized but a short
time the attendance OF scholars
has been very gratifying.
We bespeak tor Ed. Pallis-
ter a large and attentive hear.
ing. -,.'" .-'' 81 ..' .-...'.'
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1870-08-11
SEVERAL months ago MI. CIV.

SEVERAL months ago Mr.. G. W.
Saylor ordered US to send the
Record to one of his friends in
the West, Mr.. A. W. Long, Pa,
ola Kansas. We are induced
to publish an extract from a
private letter from him in or,
der that our people may know
in what esteem the Record is
heIq ny tnvoU ,.L14 nave Jeff
their home in Vinton county
for a home in the West, as Mr.
Longs letter is only a type o.
a number of others We have
received. If you have a Wins
ton county friend or relative
who is now living in some dis
tant part Of the country, come
straight to the Record Office,
and have the,paper sent to him
or her. He says: o'''A-l
81 receive my Vinton Rec.
ord regularly every week, for
which I suppose e. w. Say
lor is to have my best wishes
for l do not know who else 1t
would be that sends it To me.
The Record is paper that |
prize very much; for it is like
an old friend visiting me every
week. l love to hear from old
Vinton, and know how the
world wags with the good peo-
pie of Macarthur. We are
having some very hot and dry
weather at present, but have
had rain enough'to to insure us a
very good crop. We have a
very fine country here, and
railroad excitement is high at
present. We have the Missouri
river, Fort Scott & Gulf road
here now, and east and west
road in course of construction
through this place. When we
get a cross road we think we
will be somebody"
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1870-08-11

LAST Sabbath the funeral
discourses of Mr.. Graves and
Mrs. Collins, who died some
months ago, we're preached at
Allensville, by Rev. DR.. Pin
kerton. The sermons showed
marked ability and were listen.
ed to by large and attentive
audiences. lcs8 hoo 5di
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1870-08-11
China and the United States.

China and the United States.
American literature is grow
ing with such surprising rapid
ity, that it is impossible Tor any
but a literary man to keep pace
with its progress, and it is only
occasionally that we can give
currsnt issnes of the press the
sufficient attention to warrant q
review that twill prove valuable
to our readers: but we find in
"The oldest and the newest EN-.
pire, China and the United
States" by William Speer, d.
d., so much thatls germane to
the mooted question ofthe hour,
we are constrained to present
a brief resume of its merits to
our readers. DR.. Speer was a
missionary at Canton from 1916
to 1852, and for the last eigh
teen years has been engaged
In preaching the gospel in their
own language to the Chinese
in California; he is therefore
prepared 10 treat his subject
fairly, understandingly. The
book is largely made up OF ma
terials gathered by the writer
in his Intercourse with the
Chinese, under circumstances
calculated to exhibit the most
favorable points of their charac'
ter "China and the United
States," the advantages of in
creaslng political and CONNER
cial intimacy, the benefits to
be derived from the introduc.
tion of the Chinese into the
various departments of labor
in this country, and the duties
incumbent on the citizens Of
the United States in regard to
these new members of the ma,
tional family. Ir addition,
there are presented a summary
account of the Chinese at home,
and a history Of their empire,
their manners, arts and institu-
tions, taken from the most au-
thentic sources, and with cor
rections of the mistakes and
misapprehensions into which
compilers not we'll acquainted
with the Chinese have fallen.
A familiar intercourse of twen-
ty.four years with the Chinese
has rendered the Rev. DR.. Speer
abundantly qualified to con-
vey the most accurate inform
ton on the subjects treated of
in this volume, which should
be carefully read by all who de-
sire to understand thoroughly
the capacities of the Chinese
and their probable influence
upon the future OF the United
States.
1t is attraclvely illustrated
by a large number of Engrav.
ings, which add materially to
its interest as a book for the
family. Beautifully printed and
well bound the demand for it
will unquestionably be large.
1t is published by the National
Publishing Company, Cincinna.
ii, who sell 1T through Canvas
sing agents, exclusively.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1870-08-11
The Situation in Europe.

March ], 1871, S69,OO4,OOl.lI
The Situation in Europe.
The work of carnage has
commenced, two decisive bat
ties have been fought, resulting
both times in full Prussian vic
tory.
The Prussians are advancing
on Paris and will, perhaps, ere
long, plant their standard on
the Tuilleries. The dispatches
seem somewhat confused but
the following editorial from the
Cincinnati Chronicle, will we
think, give our readers the best
idea of the conflict.
SThe Prussian left, under the
Grown Prince, pushing forward
through the Palatinate with a
celebrity unexpected by his
enemy, has turned back the
French right, under Marshal
Mcmahon, after a hard-fought
battle and a brilliant victory.
This action will be known as
the Battle of Haguenau. The
victors claim to have taken
four thousand prisoners, and
more than thirty cannon, with
a great loss in killed and
wounded on both sides. Ma.
poleon comedies the serious
defeat of Mcmahon; admits that
communication with his corps
has been cut off; manifests con-
Germ for the safety of his capi>
tai, and directs that Paris be
declared in q state of siege.
Following up this success on
their left, the Prussians have
advanced in the centre, retak.
ing Saarbruck, and driving the
French from a strong position
in the rear, at Speicheren, af,
ter another sharply contested
battle. These combined move.
ments completely uncover
Strasbourg, avoid the strong~
holds of Metz and Thionville,
bring the Prussian forces upon
French soil, in the most advan-
tageous position possible, and
directly threaten Paris. Wheth,
er the French will be able to
stem the tide of Prussian sus>
cess, and arrest the march of
the victorious invader short OF
the Notifications of Paris. can
be better judged a day or two
hence. One thing is certain.
The position of the Emperor
Napoleon is eminently critical.
French soldiers are easily de-
pressed, and may be expected
to fight badly under the depres.
sing effects of the heavy de-
feats already suffered. The
volatile French people at home,
too, are not likely to rest con.
tent under a succession of mill.
tary disasters. Altogether, the
the situation is becoming in
tenselyinteresting land the next
intelligence will be awaited
with impatient solicitude."
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1870-08-11

FRANK i lTHoRNB made the
leap which had been previous,
ly advertised, from Watson's
Elevator in Chicago, on the Sd
inst. The distance from d the
roof of the Elevator tothe wa.
ter into which he jumped ID
one hundred and forty.five
feet. He is so injured inter.
nally as toarender his proposed
leap on the 18th an impossible
tv.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1870-08-11
MARIETTA COLLEGE.

Tue next term will begin in all departments
THURSDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER lsT,
and continue sixteen weeks.
In the Academy, thorough preparation for
College may be obtained, and instruction re-
eelyed IN all the branches usually taught IN
High Schools.
Tuition is remitted, both In College and
Academy. 10 Union Soldiers taking a null col
legiate course, and 10 students preparing for
the ministry.
The Trustees have decided TO establish a
Departmental Science, with special reference
10 mining, metallurgy, &C.
Foriurther Information, apply to President
Andrews orto
L. BDGERToN, Treasurer.
Marietta, Ohio, July 2s. 1870.
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From Zaleski.

EEOln A4oACohb
ZALEsKI August 9th, 1870.
Ed. REcoRD-, J
Thinking a word from our
town would no. be amiss l
thought would write you.
The election of officers OF
valetta Lodge, l. o. q. I. took
pia,o - Friday evening, July
20, resulting in the election Oh
VIM. B. Cherington, W. .. T.;
Miss AIDA Gist, W. V. T.; Rev.
Ralph Watson, W., Il. S.; Par
ker Biggs, W, F. s.; R. G. Free
mon, W. T.; James W. Harber'
ger, W. NJ; Miss Nellie Hyson,
W. I. g.; John Hoofnagle, W.
o. g.; Edward Murray, W. O.;
Miss S. J. Chandley, W. d. M;
Frank Higgins and Mrs. P. l.
Root, Supporters. Bro. Thorn
as Knauss, a faithful and ear
nest laborer in the cause Of
temperance has filled the chair
of w. g. T. during the past
term with honor to himself and
the Lodge. A public installa-
lion of the officers was held at
the lodge room on Friday,
evening; August 9Th. Alter
the installation which passed
off very pleasantly, the audi
ence was addressed by. Bro.
Jas. B. Payne, of Hamden, who
is an easy, able and attractive
speaker. He explained the
evils of intemperance and
showed that intemperance did
not make the man the happier
or the more respected in soci-
ETY.. After the audience was
dismissed, the Lodge was called
to order and several limitations
took place. Valetta Lodge is
in a flourirhing condition.
We have had two births dur.
ing the past week-to Mr.. and
Mrs. Peter Hoffman, a daugh>
ter; to Mr.. and Mrs. O. S. Share,
a daughter.
On Sabbath morning while
at church, Mrs. r. G. Freeman,
was taken with severe attack
of the heart disease, and was
carried to her residence on
Powell street, where she lies
in a critical condition.
Drunkenness and fighting
was the order of the day on
Saturday last. No less than
three fights took place in the
vicinity of Shipley's saloon.
Several young men from Hope
Furnace, having a little too
much of the "how.come.you.so
and thinking to run the town,
came in contact with some of
the Zaleskl boys when a gener.
al melee ensued. They were
allowed to fight it out on that
line for officers and law are un.
known, or, at least unrecogo
nized, in Zaleski.
Seeing in your columns that
you have a girl in your town
that helps her mother wash,
iron, &C., / must say that there
is a prize more than her weight
IN gold, and some young man
will do we'll to secure it.
The new school-house is
slowly but surely progressing.
l noticed a few days ago that
the brick were all made and
ready for burning. We hope
soon to have a new school
house, which we have long
stood in need of.
ZALESKI.
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\ We made m ention two weeks

We mademention two weeks
since of the tact that the SYRIA
cuse Salt Company, of this
county, then engaged in ex-
ploding torpedoes in a number
Of their wells, with a view of
increasing their supply of salt
water, and promised to report
the result hereafter. 1t is yet
too soon to. speak with certain
ty in the matter, DuL vno ,nins
is certain-the wells experi-
mented upon are now yielding
fully twice as much water i.s
ever before. Some Of this may
arise from the "resting" Of the
wells, while the experiments
were going on, and the con-
sequent accumulation of water,
but as nothing like it in extent
has occurred before, the hope
is ,thatrthe improvements per-
manent, It will be a great
thing for Syracuse if this hope
is verified .7POnasroy Telegraph.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1870-08-11

We learn that Charles Wiki
inson has retired from the Ross
County Register. 49,.
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AGENTS WANTED 10 SELL
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Corn is bringing b5 cents in
this market.-PtL@ (LOaca)
Blade. 1la915 eal1i.g usrl
3 Here it is $780, Furnaces
and mills make the difference.
And a high tariff keeps up the
furnaces and mills.-hoatoa
Register. sih. 9d' 1-.toI
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1870-08-06
AIiOcuffOn Of the Pope.

The following is the al1ocution deliv-
cred by the Pope on the occasion of the
promulgation of the infa1libiIity dogma ::
The activity of the Sovereign Pontiff
has been great, but it does not destroy,
it builds. It does not Cypress, it sus-
tains and It often defends the rights Of
our brethren; that is, the rights of the
bishops and Of some who have not voted
with us. Let them feel thst they have
voted in error, and let them remember
that few years ago they thought as
we do. Have they, then, two conscien-
ces-two wills on the same subject !
Heaven forbid! We pray, then, that
God, who alone makes Miracles. will
illumine their hearts and minds, that
they may return to the bosom of their
father-that is, the Sovereign Pontiff-
the unworthy vicar Of Christ, and work
with us against the enemies of the
church. Let it SO be that we may say
with st. Augustine: "Lord, you have
given your admirable light, and now we
see." May Heaven bless you all.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1870-08-06

Speak the Truth,

The lberville South. edited by DR.
G. Ward, who was the Democratic Pres
identiaI Elector for this District during
the last Presidential canvass, has unde,
the abrve caption the following:
Away up in the Parish of Moreheuse
fragment Of " ye ancieat' Democracy
recently held a Parish Convention, and
among other things resolved-that the
Peoples Party Of Louisiana is "a Short
cut to Rsdicalism.' This speaks sig
cantly for the intelligence as well as for
the honesty Of the " Rcsolrers.'
If there is voter in the State that
iavors the organization Of the Peoples
Party" who now is, OF even has been
anything but sincere opponent of Rad.
ical Republicanism, ve have yet tolea:n
it--and if there is a past or present
postulant for Office i'll the ranks of the
new party it is more than we know, and
we believe. The men who think that
the present wrongs under which we suf-
fer can better be redressed through the
agency of the " Peoples Party" than
any other political organization, should
be accredited with einte,1ty of motiue,
even if it should be proven in he fu-
ture that they are now in error. The
honest opinions Of all men should be
respected, and we don't see why small
portion Of the old Democratic party of
this State. should claim all the political
honesty extant. We have no objections
to Democrats keeping up their old Or
ganization-:-though it looks to us very
much like a man holding his nose on a
grindstone with one hand while he
turns the crank with the other--but at
the same time we claim an equal right
to exercise our own Judgment, and in
our own way. We don't wish to quar-
rel with our political friends and asso-
ciates, bat we must be allowed to say
that the crack Of the party whip -
don't scare us particle--in word, we
are not to BE coased, bullied or driven
into the support of any man or measure
that we believe detrimental to the best
interests of the people of the entire
State. OF the delusion called national
politics we care nothing, and with the ex-
periences Of the last five years before
us we don't see why any Southern man
should. Let the Conservatives cease
pickering aud strife among themselves
and unite as one man to redeem our
State at the next election: