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Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1870-07-20
The PEOPLES Platform.

The following we present as
a synopsis of the Peoples Plat
form-reforms which they have
long demanded of the Repub-
lican party, but which they
will never realize until the
Democrats are restored to pow
er:
First-That the present tariff
is a gigantic robbery of the Ia
Dor and industry Of the coun-
try.
Second-That the internal
revenue system of the United
States is unendurable in its op-
pressive exactionS; that it's an.
noyances of stamps and licenses
and taxes upon sales and in
comes should be abolished.
Third-That all taxes be
collected by State and county
officials
Fourth-That the whole of
our public lands ought to be
held as a sacred trust, to secure
homesteads, for actual settlers,
and opposition to grants Of
lands to corporations.
Fifth-That the act to en-
force the Fifteenth Amend
ment" is unconstitutional. :
Sixth That Congress has
the right, and should exercise
it, to assess and collect tax on
the Government bonds.
Seventh-That the law cre-
ating the national banks be re-
pealed, and that Treasury notes
of the United States be issued
to satisfy the demands of the
people.
Eighth-That we demand an
economical management of pub.
lie affairs. b, .sasS
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1870-07-20
Elephant Hannibal's Skele-
ton.

Thousands of persons through
out the United States, who
have gazed in wonder upon the
colossal proportions of Van
Amburgs famous elephant,
Hannibal on exhibition in this
country forty-six years the larg-
est of his species ever brought
to this country or Europe, will
be interested in the final dispo-
sal of bis bones which we un-
derstand, are to be added to
the geological curiosities of
New York Central Park.
Hannibal died at Central
vile, Maryland, in about the
ninetieth year of his age, in
May, 1866. The complete skel-
eton of an elephant being very
difficult to obtain, the bones are
correspondingly valuable, and
great precautions were in con-
sequence taken to preserve
Hannibal, and under the charge
Of Albert Townsend the huge
carcass was dragged to a field
about a mile from the village,
and large and strong mauso-
leum OF masonry erected over
it. There it was permitted to
remain until the flesh had was
ted away sufficiently to permit
of the removal of the bones.-
So great was the mass that not
until a few days since was it
thought advisable to open the
tomb.
To Mr.. Hyatt Frost director
of the menagerie, is due the
conception of the idea of ma
king this unique and valuable
present to the city of New
York. Within a few weeks the
massive bones will be cleansed,
transported to the Central Park
and set up in the geological de.
partment there to remain an
object Of interest to the visit
ors until the tooth of time caus-
es them to crum bic to dust.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1870-07-20
Rearing Chickens.

The following are some rules
that it would be well to observe
in rearing chickens =
l. Keep the chicks in a warm,
clean, dry coop.
2. Don't let them run out in
the morning until the sun has
removed the dew from the
grass.
3; Let them have plenty of
food and fresh water.
4. The coop must be rat
proof.
5. Don't let the chicks have
access to slops OF stagnant
water.
6. See that they are housed
when storm is threatening.
Rules for keeping the henery
in proper order =
l. Clean out every day, and
sprinkle a handful Of lime.
2. Sprinkle ashes over the
floor two or three times a week.
Frequently change the straw or
hay forming the nest, and white
wash the nest boxes at every
renewal, and twice a year thor
oughly white-wash the whole
interior of the house.
Rules for the management of
setting hens -
l. Set the hen in a place
where she will not be disturb
ed.
2, Give a largehen 10 or IL
eggs, medium-sized one 10 or
II, small one s or 9.
3. Don't let the hen come
out of the setting room until
she has hatched, but keep her
supplied with gravel, food and
water.
4. When chicks are Matched
leave them in the nest for eight
or ten hours.
5. Don't meddle with the
eggs during incubation; turn
ing them once a day, and all
such foolishness, is apt to pre-
vent the eggs from Matching.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1870-07-20
Acknowledged Superiority Of Ro-
backs Bitters,

These far-famed Bitters are by all
admitted to be, in their purity as q
stimulant, their efficacy as a mcdi-
cine, and strengthening properties
as q tonic, superior to any other
known compound. The government
acknowledges this in issuing thcm
to tho army, and fathers actnowl-
edge this in using them in their
families.
Roback's Bitters are known thro-
out tho civilized world, and as they
arc growing in public estimation
continually, thoy will'bc soon be the
ono great universal romcdy, sup
planting all similar preparations
everywhere.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1870-07-20
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Constitutions Break Down.

Why do they break downP Because too often
constitutional debility is either pronounced in
durable, and left 10 take its own course, or is
mistakingly treated Rouse tagging nature
with the wholesome, stimulating properties of
HeQf2dad's German Tonic, or invigorate the sys-
tenn with HoORdad'S German BitierS, the cOun-
telpart of the Tonic in all except the alcoholic
dasis, and the failing constitution will soon re-
cover It's energy. Biliousness, Nervous Com
plants, Dyspepsia, intermittent Fever, &c,
always impair the constitutional stamina, as
well as the muscular strength, and the effect of
these remedies is simultaneously to expel the
virus OF disease, and repair its ravages. Depot,
63l Arch street, Philadelphia, Pa. For sale by
Druggists throughout the country,
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1870-07-20
Tho Homo of Washington.

For q quarter of q century past, Benson j.
LOSING, the artist author of "Ficld Book of
tho Rovoluton' "History of the United
States" etc, has been one OF tho most dilligont
and successful laDorers in the rich field of
American Literature. During the time he has
travelled more that thirty thousand miles, ex-
tending BalmOst every portion Of the Union, in
order tRgroctlre sketches Of various scenes ana
objects orhistorica interest; for 1t his good
fortune to be equally happy in the use of both
pen and pencil.
Attractive and popular though all his works
have been, Mr.. LOssing's latest volume is just
ly considered the crowning snccess of hislife.-
Its title is as follows: "The Home Of Washing
ton or, Mount Vernon and It's Associations,
Historical, Biographical and Pictorial" Iii
sold through agents entirely.
No more beautiful book has gladdened our
eyes for many months than this shapely quarto,
printed ON superllne and elegantly.tinted pa
per, and gotten up in the highest style OF the
topographic art A steel-pate portrait, frOm
the celebrated painting Of Gilbert Stuart, and
an engraving of Mount Vernon, also on steel,
ombellish the front of the book, while the text
oflle work Is illustrated with no less than 11S of
LosSiug's charming pictures, fac simtles Of in
tcresting MSS, etc. Tho binding is both elegant
and substantial.
"rlie Home of Washington Is undoubtedly
the most complete satisfactory and delightful
record ever prepared ofthe domestic and pri-
vate life of "rhe Father of his Country" Ey-
cry American is, OF course, familiar with the
General, the Statesman, and the President, but
this work reveals TO us the Man, in all his dig
nifty and beauty of his personal character, 1t
also furnishes n great amount of fresh and in
teresting NATTER not attanable from any other
source, and is the only work eXtant describing
fully the condition, past and present. Of Mount
Vernon. Many of the illustrations describe
articles of which the originals arc now lost TO
the world fOrever-swept ruthlessly away by
thestorms OF civil war;
The publishers announce large and rapidly
increasing circulation Of this delightful volume.
We are not surprised at this. Its national
character, the reputation of its aItist-author,
and its low price, together with the uncXcellcd
beauty of is mechanical execution and its per-
feet wealth of Illustrations, are all calculated
TO make it one of the most popular and rapidly
selling books Of the age. We commend this
'household treasure" ito the attention of our
readers, whether book agents on book buyers,
Il. Hannalord & Co., the Cincinnati publishers,
are firm who publish only lrst-class works,
and equip their agents in the very best style.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1870-07-20

and Johiel Gregory was postmaster
The work gives the names of other
post Offices and the years in which
they were established, but does not
mention Macarthur P. o.
The first agricultural society was
organized May 10, 1928 A num-
bor Of persons in seventeen town
ships we're appointed, at the meet
ing, to act as agents in soliciting
subscriptions to the constitution Of
the society. Among the townships
named, which now belong TO Vinton
county, are Elk and Vinton; in Elk
Thomas Johnson, James Boutwell,,
and Edward Dodge, and in Vinton,
Daniel G. Horton, Isaac Hawk, and
Samuel Zinn, wero appointed So
Letting agents. The first agricul-
tural fair was held in October Of
that year.
The first grand jury that ever
sat in that county, was drawn in
November, 1906, composed Of the
following persons: John Dixon, John
Hewitt, Samuel Moore, John Corey,
Peter Boylos, jeremiah Riggs, Can
aday Lowry, VIM. Hewlett, Robert
Fulton, Alvan Bingham, Josiah Coo,
Phillip NJ. Starr.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1870-07-20
POETRY.
ALL FOR IRELAND.

Brothers, though the toll be long
Our country's bonds TO sever,
We shall right her every wrong
By brave and true endeavOr!
All for Ireland here are we,
All for heland's liberty,
All to right and raise and free
Our native land forever.
Whenhe pcrils and her woes
We're darker still and graver,
True men boldly faced the foes
Who labored to enslave her,
All for Ireland here are we,
All forhcland proud and free,
Ireland as she yet shall be
Our native land forever.
Forher cause Lord Edward died
What heart than his was bravep
Freely ran the crimson tide
That Tone and Emmet gave her.
All for Irelands liberty,
A for Ireland here are VIC,
All TO SGT dear Ireland Ice
Our native land iioreverl
For her cause Inv alien land,
With hearts LhaL would not W aver,
Three men perished hand in hand,
Praying God to save her
All for Ireland died The Three,
All for nclnDd's liberty,
All for Ireland here are We
Our native land forever
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1870-07-20

Davis Mackley, a leather
headed radical leader in Jack
son county asserted in a dis
cussion the other day, that the
people about furnaces, and in q
manufacturing community, are
more intelligent than in a farm.
ing community or agricultural
district. The Republicans Of
Adams county who follow the
plow can see by this express
ion how they are regarded by
the pig-headed protectionists
of the Iron regions. 1t is bad
enough for a man to be a fool
but to have it thrown in his
teeth by an idiot is too bad,
yet it must not be forgotten
that there is some truth in the
above assertion so far as it re.
lates to Republicans. The Re-
publican farmer who sells his
wheat for $1,05 per bushel and
pays for coffee at 2S cents a
pound without grumbling is
certainly not very smart
West Union Defender.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1870-07-20
Communicated,
The 4th at Hawks Bridge,
WiihGsVille Township.

Mr.. EDITOR: The Pic Mic and
Celebration at this place was a COM
plete success. The citizens of this
vicinity celebrate the glorious 4th
ovcry year, having many advanta-
ges over other places; but the affair
last Monday far excolled all pro-
vious celebrations in all respects.
The table for dinner was excellently
arranged, everything Of the best
and in good style, The platform
for dancing highly pleased all who
INDUCED in that pleasant exercise,
1t was erected in very nice location
in the beech grove on The bank
of Raccoon. There were seats all
around the platform TO accommodate
all who desired to witness the dan
cling. Porter DuHadway, Esq, Of
Jackson, delivered an able oration
which was received with great ap-
plause. He was followed by DR.. ].
G. Bishop, of WiIkcsville, who re-
ocived hearty cheering. Refresh
mcntswerc served up by two stands,
in the best Of order. Everything
passed off pleasantly.
A. PARTICIpAToR.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1870-07-20

Even death is made the ba-
sis of a Washington job. Cof-
fins at three hundred dollars,
carriages at eight dollars an
hour, white gloves by the bale,
and all the emblems Of mourn
ing mortality at jubilee prices,
60 to make up the sum total Of
funeral patriotism at the capi-
tai. Mr.. Stanton was q pri'
vate citizen when he died, but
the loyal cormerants seized up,
on his dead body and paraded
it for the purpose of charging
the Government 81 200. Sec.
retary Rawlins died in office,
and the same jobbers feel au'
thorized, on that account, to
put their charges up to 81, 900.
No appropriation has been
made for these expenses, and
none should be made for char
ges so exorbitant, which find
their warrant only in the gen.
eral extravaganza Of Congress,
twill soon become rs eXpen-
sive to die as it is now, accord
ing to General Sherman, to live
in Washington.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1870-07-20

When the white and black
children are crowded into the
same free schools, the wealthy
may provide for the education
Of their children in select
schools, but poor white people
must look to the public schools
or allow their children to 60
without education.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1870-07-20
Job Printing.

Business mon and others, should remember
that when they want Posters, Hand Bills, Cards,
Letter Heads, &C., &C., printed in handsome
and cheap that the DEMOCRATIC ENQUIRER
ONCE Is tho place to got II done. Having q
''Kclogg's Improved Now Style Newbury Blank
and Card Press, the best and neatest Press ever
in use in the county, doing superior work, and
capable of making 1000 TO 800 impressions pc
hour, and having received fine assortment of
New Job Type the neatesta and cheapest work
can DO done at this 0Gice. Come and sec our
New Press and specimens Of printing.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1870-07-20

Radical leaders say that ne
groes shall not be discharged
from from service by Democrats
for voting the Radical ticket.
On the other hand, however,
they claim that Radicals have
the right to discharge white
employees who vote the Dem
ocratic ticket. Laboring men
will do well to make a note Of
this fact.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1870-07-20
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q Toledo Commercial i

The Toledo Commercial is
in favor Of filing the country
with Pagan Cinnamon who
work at fifty cents a day-wa-
ges for which no American or
European can work without
suffering terrible destitution.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1870-07-20
McArhur, o., July go, 1870.
A Valuable and Interesting
Book.

We have received from the well
known Publishing House Of Rob-
ERT CLARK & Co., Cincinnati, Ohio,
copy of the "History of Athens
County, Ohio; and incidentally Of
the Ohio Land Company and the
First Settlement of the State at Ma
rietta, with Personal and Biograph-
ical Sketches of the Early Settlers,
Narratives of Pioneer Adventures,
etc. By CHAs. NJ. WALKER. With
Map and Portraits" The work con.
tains 600 pages, and is record Of
local events-information and facts
that would be Of much interest to
almost every citizen of Vinton, and
particularly to those residing in the
portion Of Vinton county that once
belonged to Athens county. Before
entering upon the local matters Of
that county, the author speaks full
ly of the county and It's inhabitants
prior to the first settlement by the
whites, giving the reader n knowl-
edge of the widnoss of tho region
as far back rs 1860, In that year
tho State was an unbroken forest,
occupied principally by a tribe of In
dians called the ErieS; but since that
time numerous other tribes Of Indi-
ans, and particularly from 1900 to
1850. A tribo of Indians known as
tho ShapaneSe, who, it is supposed,
came from tho country bordering on
tho Gulf of Mexico, occupied the
Scioto and Miami country, and for
some distance eastward, including
the present county of Athens
and adjacent vicinity. This
tribe was composed Of four
Tribes, two of which were
tho Chllic0the and Piqaa tribes. A
bitter war was carried on between
tho Indians and tho fow whites from
1774 10 about 1900, in Ohioand Vir-
ginia.
All the present county Of Athens,
and tho townships Of Brown and
Madison, now belonging TO Vinton
county, wero included in what was,
and is to this day, known as The
"Ohio Compony's Purchase" The
county Of Athens was established
in 1905, and contained 1858 square
miles, or 30 regularly surveyed
townships, and included tho town
ships Of Columbiana, Scipio, Bed
ford, Orange and Olive, now belong
ing to Mcigs county; tho townships
Of Homer and Marion now bclong-
ing TO Morgan county; tho town.
ships OF Ward, Green, and Starr,
now belonging to Hooking county;
tho townships Of Brown, Swan, Elk,
Madison, Knox, Clinton, and Vim
ton, now belonging TO Vinton coun-
ty, and strip Of land ten miles
long and one wide, now belonging
to Washington county. In 1s16the
county Of Jackson was created, and
Clinton township in this county was
takon from Athens; in 1918 the
county Of Hooking was created, and
Green and Star Of Hooking, and
Brown Of Vinton county were Ia
ken i,om Athens; in 1919 tho coun.
ty Of Meigs was created and the
townships of Columblana, Scipio,
Olivo, Orange, and Bedford, were
taken from Athens. And in 1916
nm act was passed dctaching from
Athons and adding to Morgan coun.
a., ihn io,vnabina of Hon, nrnnJ Mon
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1870-07-20
Worth Knowing.

. IF brooms are wet in boiling
suds once a week, they will be,
come very tough, will not cut
the carpet, last much longer,
and always sweep like a new
broom. A very dusty carpet
may be cleaned by setting a
pail of cold water out by the
door, wet the broom in it,
knock it to get off all the drops,
sweep a yard or so, then wash
the broom as before, and sweep
again, being careful to shake
off the broom, and not sweep
far at a time. IF done with
care, it will clean carpet very
nicely, and YOU will be surpris-
ed at the quantity of dirt in
the water, The water may
need changing once or twice,
if the carpet is very dirty.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1870-07-20

PROMPT to time comes Ballou's Monthly Mag
azine for August, freighted with remarkable
store Of good things in the shape of roadin g
matter. Among the stories are two Sea-yarns
of the first quality, several for lady readers and
two for children. On the whole, Ballou's Mag
azinc is about the best and cheapest publication
10 be found in this or any other country, for il
is only $,5Oper year, or Is cents single copy
Address JhOmos & Talbot, Boston, Mass.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1870-07-20

The Elyria Democrat says /:
"Heman Moon, Of Avon, Lorain
county, picked one Of Wilson's
Albany Strawberries, which
measured just six inches in
circumference ,.e.,s.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1870-07-20
MISCELLANEOUS.
Stories of 1912.

There were two occurrences
in the war Of 1912 which are
characteristic of the Kentucky
soldiers Of that time, which 1
do not recollect to have seen
in print.
The one occurred while the
American prisoners were being
marched through Canada to
Fort George. On one occa-
sion the officer commanding
the guard brought some whis,
ky and invited a Kentucky
corporal to drink. The British
Captain gave as a toast George
III. The corporal drank with
out hesitation. The British
Captain then called upon the
corporal for a sentiment. The
corporal rather declined, say
ing:
"You have been kind in
inviting me to drink, and I
may give offence by giving a
toast
The corporal then said
"May the skins of Kings be
made into drum-heads, and the
shanks Of Tories drum-sticks, to
beat the Americans to Arms
The British Captain remark
ed:
"Sir, you must remember
where you are, and act accord
A British Lieutenant, who
composed one Of the company,
said
"Stop, Captain, you called
for a sentiment and must not
take exception
Suffice to say, the British
officers allowed the toast.
The other happened at Camp
jackson, below New. Orleans,
on the 9Th Of January, ISIS
After the British made their
last charge on our breast-works,
they sent in q flag Of truce,
which was met by a flag from
the American army, asking
the privilege of removing their
killed and wounded, which
were numerous. A line was
designated SO far from our
breast-wolIks as to prevent the
enemy discovering the nature
of our defence, and the Ameri-
can soldiers placed on one side
of the line, British soldiers on
the other. While their dead
and wounded were being taken
to this line and received by
the British soldiers, a soldier
belonging to the latter remark.
ed to a Kentucky soldier
"It is useless for you to con.
tinue the contest; we are de-
termined to take the city. We
have Lord Packenhame, Lord
and Lord Keene, and a
powerful army, and are deter
to take the city,
TO which the Kentucky sol
dier replied
eve have on our side the
Lord God Almighty, the Lord
Jesus Christ, and the hero, Old
Hickory, and I'll be damned if
we can't whip YOU
Kentuckians may be over.
powered, but still they will
crow.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1870-07-20
S. Navy

"IIaving been engaged for many years in q
scudeutary occupation" writes T, Neal, Of
Parkersburg, 81 began to sufrcr terribly with
dyspepsia. A friend recommended Roseuhcim's
Stomach Bittcrs rs the Great Remedy and so it
proved. Ii took them according to directions,
and began to improve at once. l eat hearty,
sleep sound and can do full daysAyork.
will mover be without them"
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1870-07-20

The barn Of Charles Young,
near Mansfield, was struck by
lightning and burned on the
2Sth ult. Between three and
four hundred bushels Of wheat
were consumed with it.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1870-07-20
Books for Sale,

AMONG the Books for sale at this
Office, are the following:
Prison Life of Jeff. Davis;
Sherman and His Campaigns;
Stonewall Jackson;
Morgan and His Captors;
Secrets Of Che Great City;
Camp-Lifo and Cotton Field;
Grant and Colfax,
Records of Living Officers of U.
S, NAVY.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1870-07-20

Business Cards, not exceeding lines 50 pcr year.
Al biIIs due on Gfst Insertion of advertisement.
Bills with regular advei Users 20 be paid qNarlGy.
Business Notices 10 cents line! Marriage Noti-
ccs according 10 the liberNlity of The parties. Death
N0ticcs--lrce.
Notices of Runaway Wives or Husbands-dOublc
price.
Yearly advertisers entitled 10 quaricrly changes.
Advertisements not otherwise ordered, viii be CON
tnucd until ordered DISCONTINUED Hnd charged accord
ingly,
Religious and Charitable NOiices-frce.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1870-07-20
For Ayers Medicines, go to G.
w. Sisson's.

UNLESS you wish o premature
death you will lot all the poisonous
hair preparations alone, Natures
Hair Restorative is perfectly harm
less as any druggist will tell you,
See advertisement.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1870-07-20

Walter Brown accepts the
challenge of Henry Coulter,
and will row Coulter q fve.mile
race at Springfield, Mass, for
$1,000 or more.