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The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1872-07-11
The Art of Spending.

Every industrious and wide.
awake person can find ways
and means of earning money,
but after it is fairly earned, the
great trouble with everybody
is that it slips away so easily.
Every time you turn you will
always find ways and means
for spending money. Now the
great art in spending well is to
make every dollar show where
it is invested. There are so
many thousand ways Of dispos-
ing OF it which never seem to
give any returns.
When a Young man calls a
Circle about him in a saloon,
and treats all to glass or a
plate of oysters, he will have
nothing left to show for his
money. He has not even made
a gain in the respect or affec-
tion Of others. If the same
sum had been invested in food
for suffering family, 1t would
have yielded him the best in
terest. Deeds OF real charity
are always paying investments.
When a ayoung man INDUCES
in his three cigars a day, he
will only have the salts fac
tion Of seeing his money vanish
into smoke. The money spent
weekly in this hurttul indul-
gence might buy many things
he stands greatly in need of, or
it would accumulate rapidly a
little sum towards buying him
self q home. Smoking, wine
drinking, young working men
are apt to live in other peoples
houses all their days. They
are regular "rolling Stones"
and no moss, in the shape OF
a tasteful home, with cluster
ing vines and beautiful trees
with fruit laden boughs, ever
gathers about them.
Young housekeepers need
quite as much to learn the art
of spending we'll. A dollar in.
vested In a nice covered dish
fol the table, a useful mat for
the hall, beautiful tree for the
front door yard, will give a
hundred fold more the pleasure
that it would i'll a stripe OF
trimming about the hem of a
dress, or a fat chicken for the
table, which leaves you no bet
ter satisfied than if you had
dined of an inexpensive chop.
Think we'll every dime you pay
out, and resolve to put it to
the best possible account. The
The art of spending Is even a
more important one than the
art of earning money. You
may gain it by the spadeful
and yet fritter it away by the
spoonful.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1872-07-11

In the contest, yesterday, for
cadetship to the Naval Aeade-
my, rendered to members Of
schools in his district by Con.
gresham Roberts, for which
there were a large number OF
entries, the prize was won BY
a ragged newsboy named John
O'keefe. r.,
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1872-07-11
How to Make a Town.

Do all you can to make the
business of your neighbor a
success. Advertise your me-
chanics by speaking a good
word tor them wherever you
60. Always be on the alert to
induce new branches of indus
try to locate in your midst.
Judiciously aid every enter
prise that promises to add ia
cilities to your town as a depot
of supplies. Support your To-
cal newspapers by taking and
paying for them, and feeling
an interest in their welfare. If
you know of any item of news
which would interest the pub
lie, take some pains to let the
editor know it. Don't hold
your vacant lots at a price
twice too high; don't ask too
much TOR rents don't hold a
penny so near your eyes as to
hide a dollar at arms length
Pantagraph.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1872-07-11

WINCHESTER, of the Mariet :
tian, says the water at Athens
tastes of sulphur. Wonder
who told him. We are conf
dent he knows nothing Of the
water from personal observa-
ton. He neither washed. nor
tasted while he was there.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1872-07-11

A FRIEND suggests that all
ounce Of carbolic acid Tin d
liquid state)putin two gallons
of water and springled over
potato tops, will effectdally
keep off the Colorado bugs
He says he has tried it and
knows.-Hoctsng Sentinel.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1872-07-11

The Japanese have paper
which is waterproof, and of
which garments. hats, hand
ketchiefs, umbrellas and pur.
ses are made, and also paper
warranted to wash, and of suf:;
ficient strength and pliability
Tor any use.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1872-07-11

TIE Danbery News says:
'Beautify the fronts of the
churches. Set out d few posts
for young people to lean
against while waiting for their
sisters
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1872-07-11

The fourth trial of Mrs. Glen,
charged with the murder of
Jacob Young and wife, in Sep
tember, 1869, has just been
concluded at Lebanon, Ind
The verdict is guilty IF murder
in the first degree, and lmpris-
onment in the penitentiary for
life.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1872-07-11
PAoLA has had So fitting. -:

PAoLA has had "a fitting
That is, the occupants Of a
three-story brick building all
moved out at once on being
notified that it was about 10
fall down upon them. Some
of the largest business firms
occupied the building. 1t will
be taken down and rebuilt.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1872-07-11
A List of Presidential Candi-
dates. etc.

SNhaAN9NSo WAAA W AO0h0 NOh'
venient for reference d uring
the approaching contest. Cut
1t out and keep it:
1889. George Washington
and John Adams two terms, no
opposition.
1877. John Adams opposed
by Thomas Jefferson, who hav-
ing the next highest electoral
vote, became Vice President.
1901. Thomas Jefferson and
Aaron Burr; beating J ohm Ad.
ans and Charles o. Pinckney.
1905. Thomas Jefferson and
Geo-ge Clinton; beating Chas.
@. Pinckney and Rufus King.
1909. James Madison and
George Clinton; beating Chas.
Q. Plnckney.
1918. James Madison and
Elbrldge Gerry; beating De
Witt Clinton.
1917. James Monroe and
Daniel D. Thompson; beating
John Quincy Adams.
1925. John Quincy Adams
and John q. Calhoun; beating
Andrew Jackson, Henry Clay
VIM. R. Crawford, there being
four candidates for President
and Albert Gallatin for Vice
President.
1929. Andrew Jackson and
John q. Calhoun; beating John
Quincy Adams and Richard
Rush.
1888. Andrew Jackson and
Martin Van Buren,; beating
Henry Clay, John Floyd and
VIM. Writ for President, and
VIM. Wilkins, John Sergeant
and Henry Lee, for Vice Presi-
dent.
1887. Martin Van Buren,
and Richard M johnson; beat
ing VIM. FL. Harrison, Hugh L.
White and Daniel Webster for
President, and John Tyler for
Vice President.
1841. VIM. Ii. Harrlcon and
John Tyler; beating Martin
Van Buren, and Littieton w.
Tazewell. Harrison died one
month after his inauguration,
and John Tyler became Presi-
dent for the rest of the term. !
1S45. James X. Polk and
George M. Dallas; beating
Henry Clay and THEODORE FIRE.
linghausen.
184G Zachary Taylor and
Millard Fillmore; beating Lew
is Cass and Martin Van Buren
for President, and VIM. Butler
and Charles F. Adams for Vice
President. Taylor died July
9th, 1850, and Fillmore became
President.
1853. Franklin Pierce and
W. r. King; beating Winfield
Scott and W. A. Graham.
1857. James Buchanan and
John @. Breckenridge; beating
John @. Fremont and Millard
Fillmore for President, and VIM.
L. Dayton and A. J. Donelson
for Vice President.
1861. Abraham Lincoln and
Hannibal Hamlin; beating
John Bell, Stephen A. Douglas
and John O. Breckenridge for
President, and Edward Everett,
derSnell v. johnson ana DO
seph Lane for Vice President
1865. Abraham Lincoln and
Andrew Johnson; beating Geo.
B. Mcclellan and George II.
Pendleton. [Lincoln assassin
ated April IA, 1865, and John
son assumed the Presidency.]
1859. General Ulysses S.
Grant and Schuyler Oolfax;
beating Horatio Seymour apd
Frank P. Blair.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1872-07-11

JEFF. DAVIS says Ae doesn't
much care who is President,
but he is going to vote for the,
ass who spoke to Baiihim. IS, f.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1872-07-11

A LITTLE boy, on returning
home from church was asked
by his mother to give the text.
After a thoughtful pause the
little fellow replied: 81 don't
hardly remember, but 1t was
something about a hawk Be-
tween Two pigeons" The text
%as, "Why halt ye between
two opinions" IS
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1872-07-11

HALzINBAKE and Lloyd, who
were charged with the murder
of Col. Geo. W. Fish, were
hung at ogelthorpe, Ca, on
Friday. Halzinbake confessed
his guilt, but Lloyd's last words
were to the effect that the
blood of no man was ON his
hands.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1872-07-11

ENaIdND is likely to have a
short fruit and grain crop this
year.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1872-11-21

WIN noN'r Yor Rf>roNp.-Old
Jld ~ W o.. ia the Old Dornin-
ion. j. c.arariar lie was LAWYER.
legislator. judge and leading politician
anon. old time Wings of blessed mem
ory. but alas, like them. his glory de-
parted, and, ike many others of his
contrercS. has gone where the wo0dbine
twineth. Notwithstanding the loss OF
property, and the too free use Of apple
jack, he maintained the dignity OF ex-
judge, dressed neatly, carried gold
headed cane, and when he had taken
more than his usual allowance OF the
favorltf beverage, he was very pious,
at sucl tunes always attending church,
and II ling near the stand, as erectIy as
circumstances would admit and re.pon-
ded iervently. On one occasion Bap-
tist brother was holding forth with
energy and JUNCTION on the evils of the
times, and in one Of his flights exclaim-
ed: 'Show me Il drunkard' Tie Judge
tA'"0t ~ hi- A1S-'' anu uii-t'dtiiN Udidlc-
ing himself on sh- cane salt! sslemnlv ::
Here | am, sir. here am The elder,
though good deal nonpluosed bv the
unexpected response. managed 10 go
on with the disc, ursc. and, warming
up to his work, again called out: show
me Il hypocrite. Show me hypocrite +.
Show me hypocritc,' Judge w. gain
arose, and reached forward across "a seat
which intervencd. touched Deacon ID.
on the shoulder with hi- cane, and said !:
Deacon d. why don't YOU respond? |
did when he called mel,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1872-11-21
MisrrIIaneous.
An Incident Illustrative Of John Browns
Character.

Some time in the summer of 1850.
John Brown was conducting a band of
negro fugtves from Missouri. through
Kansas and Nebraska, into Iowa. or
to some other point toward the North
Star. BY some means not now recol-
lected, the information was conveyed
TO the city Of Atchison that Brown
and his escort were encamped on d
small tributary Of the Gra-spoppcr
river, in Jackson county. about twcnt-
miles from Atchison. Some of thc
pro-slavcrs. as Montgomery used to
call them. thought this a favorable
opportunity 10 strike blow for the
cause. An impromptu meeting was
held rather quietly, and about a dozen
of the young braves. who were known
to be sound on the goose and who
were always ready for fight or a foot
race were selected TO make raid
upon John, Brown. capture him and
his negroes, and convey them back
TO Missouri. Horses and reyolyers
were furnished by those who instigated
the movement, and these redoubtabIe
warriors marched forth in all the
pomp and circumstance of glorious
war. The noble bearing of these
gallant knights, the corveting Of their
fiery steeds, the tinkling of the little
bells on their heels, were all calculated
to inspire pride and hope in the bosom
Of the friends who had sent them forth
on this expedition.
The old proverb, that YOU can't
catch weasel asleep was verified IN
this instance. Brown was apprized of
their approach, and was wide awake,
and ready to receive this warlike
demonstration. The assaiants had
made reconnaissance of Browns
camp, and thereupon had resolved to
attack with both cavalry and infantry.
SO number had dismounted and fast
ened their horses to contiguous sap
lings, just inside of Browns pckets.
The cavalry were to;move forward and
attack the tent and wagons, where it
was supposed as no one was seen
around the camp, The game was asleep,
capture all they could, while the in
fantry stood ready to shoot down any
fugitives who might endeavor to es-
cape. Forward shouted the leader
Of the horse, and slight movement
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1872-11-21

DIRECT Your LETTERS CAREFCLLY.-
The Postal Record saws that during the
past year there were sent 10 the Dead
Letter Office nearly three million letters
Sixty-eight thousand of these letters
could not be forwarded, owing to the.
carelessness of the writers omttiug 10
give the county or State: four hundred
thousand failed 10 be sent because the
writers forgot to put on stamps, and
over three thousand letters were put III
the post-office without any address
whatever. In the letters above named
was found over S92 900 in cash, drafts.
checks, etc, etc, to the value Of $1,000, :
Ou0. There Were over thirtv-nine thou
sand photographs contained in the
above letters. Or course nearly all the
money and valuables were returned 10
the owners, but much needless DELAY.
many charges Of dishonesty, etc., might
have been saved if the writers OF the
letters could have been little more
careful, and taken the precaution to see
that their letters were in mailable con
dition before depo>iting them in the
post Office. 1t is more than probable
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1872-11-21

is not the only victim of pink and
white tyranny
Then men are in measure respon-
sible for the evil, said Hester.
so tell Tom,' said. Let every
man who approves of simplicity and
economy devote himself to the plainest-
dressed girl in the room turning cold
shoulder on those who wear diamonds
and such like sinful things. and he will
do more TO effect reformation than
BY years Of preaching. Girls like To
please nice young men. and no harm
done either, just as young men like to
please nice young girls. The influence
is mutual aud wholesome. Let young
men frown on extravagantly-dressc
women, and young women scorn all
dissipated, fast young men. and a vital
change in manners and morals would
soon follow
At this point in our discussion |
heard Toms step in tile hall and with
him came Prof. Downing. an old friend
of his, whom We had asked to dine
with us. The professor is a fine look
ing man, besides being learned. agree
able and bachelor. Now. Tom and
never make matches: but. having
had snch a good time together our
selves. we do sometimes wish certain
of our friends would take a fancy to
each other; and the night before We
had spoken of the professor and Hes
ter. saying how nice il was no should
be in the city just then to meet her
Moreover, knowing his refined. al
most severe taste. aud his dislike OF
all display. had all the morning in
wardly chuckled over IIestrr's uutrim-
med dress 1t was 50 exactly the thing
10 suit his fastidlous taste. How LUCKY
it was she wore it
The dinner passed OIL delightfully."-
Tom was in his most hospitable mood ,
Lou and Hester brilliant the professor
genial and. the soups. salmon, and
roast lamb, all being done 70 a turn.
the hostess serene The learned pro-
fcssor and the pretty Hester could not
have come together under more auspi-
cious influences /; and Tom and had
great complacency in our little plan.
\ few days after. Tom told me he
had been drawing the professor out a
little on our guests.
And what did he say of IIcstcr:'
asked eagerly.
certainly quite pretty but what pity
1t is she doesn't dress better, You.
friend, Miss Livermore, sets her a good
example there
The horrid man and he pretend.
ing TO have classic tastes | cried.
And Twill you believe ito Tom and
are now both quite sure that the pro-
fessor who detests fashion and "trip
perry, who admires only 'chastc de-
signs and classic outlines, is actually
in love with Lou. And the balloon
did it-yes, the balloon did IT.
Oh the consistency Of men .-r on
and Ner.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1872-11-21
1)Ottrp.
Released.

A little. low-ceiled room. sycur walls
Who's blink shuf csif5sA es-e Of lie,
And crowded q ,se 'utshis the r bound
Aworli of E.sin. aud toll and s;rifs.--
Her world. Searoe Furthermore she knew
of Gods great globe that wondrously
outrolls glory Of green earth.
And Francs il with the restless >ea.
-Four closer walls of common rine:
And therein lying. cold snl s;ill.
The weary flcsh that long bath borne
II. .p4iicni mys;cry OF H.
Regardless now Of work to do
No queen non careless in her state.
lland- crossed in an unbroken calm:
For other hands the work may wait
'Ci hY her implements of toll:
Tut by each coarse. ob'rusiyc sign:
>h' madh a sab5aih when >hc ,lied.
And round her brciihcs q resi divine.
Put by. 81 last herresih fhs i'll.
The exempted hand. The trsnquu fscc:
I pin her IN her drcamlcss slecp.
And hear her q nj y from the place.
or hath shc gazcd. with wi,iful cyc-.
oui from ihAt ihrc>hold on the night:
The na 10 hourn -hc cro>scth now:
She >ilndeih in the eternal light.
on -he hath pressed. with aching feet.
Tho>e broken steps that reach the door.
Henccforth. with ange l.. she saal tread
Heavens golden stair. for cyerrnore.
AprrINF r. WHITNEY
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1872-11-21

RoBEzT CoLLYER, of Chicago, thinks
that Nebuchadnezzar was turned out 10
grass in mercy. and not as a curse tor
his sins. He had, according to Coll,er,
become SO engrossed with the city life
Of Babylon that he needed freshening
up, Is it were.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1872-11-21

A GERMAN musician has discovered
that the tone Of violin can be greatly
improved by immersing the instrument
in lager beer. and leaving il there until
it becomes thoroughly saturated. We
knowaa similar saturation OF the pla, er
10 " i'l wonders
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1872-11-21
Business Cards

n W. HAL. NJ .. ply YSICIAN AND
u SURGEON. >EDGMICh. NE
5ino-4)
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1872-11-21

that nine-tenths of all the complaints,
losses and delays which are laid to the
Post-Ofiice Department, are in reality
due to the carelessuess of their writers.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1872-11-21
Printers Dollars.

We find the following remarks, which
all printers and publishers will agree in
calling sensible, in an exchange, and
commend them to the attention of the
reader. They will apply 10 all localities
in which newspapers circulate:
The printer do llars-wherc are they /!
A dollar here and dollar there, scatter
ed over the numerous small towns, all
over the country, miles and miles apart
how shall they be gathered together?
The paper maker, the iourney-man com
positor. the building owner, the grocer.
the tailor, and all assistants to him in
carving on hi, business have their de-
mandS, hardly ever 80 small as a single
dollar. But the mites from here and
there must be diligently gathered and
patiently boarded, or whcrcwith to dis
charge the liabilities viii never become
sufficiently bulky. We imagine the
printer Will nave 70 gct up an address
10 his widely spread dollars something
like the following:
Dollars. halves, quarters, dimes. and
all manner OF fractions into which YOU
arc divided, collect Yourselves and come
home. You are wanted. Combinations
OF all sorts of men that help make the
printer a proprietor gather in such force
and demand with such good rca son.
Your appearance at this counter, that
nothing short otynu will appease them.
Collect Yourselves for valuable a, YOU
are Won will never pay the cost Of COL
lecting. Come here in single file, that
the printer may tnrn Won in battalion.
and send you forth again to battle tor
him and vindicate hi- feeble credit.
Reader, are Won sure YOU haven't Il
couple ~ the printers dollars sticking
aboat Your cloth - u YOU have, order
them home Immediately.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1872-11-21

TIN NIcIiM OF 4 JoKE-Collcge BOYS
ale - Iu,i ul their mischief that they
ought To- be spoken a.. Il hn> ju-tcomc
to our know ledge thut ne learned and
distinguished President OF one Of our
colleges has been made thsvicim Of a
practical jukr whirh we arc induced 10
record witA the expression # our re-
grct thai the bows will do such things
u seems that the worthy President went
down to Virginia, where he VA, per-
eonailt stranger. ~ attend an ccclr~i-
a>ticai meeting al whieA G.anv eminent
mini tcr- We're 10 be present On ~
irving, lac WAS Surprised to find that,
atfnr making himself known, 10 attcn-
tion WhaieNerwas SHOWN MN, ana from
cciialnsminous whispers. he inferred
that hc was an object NJ suspicion. Hi,
position was embarrassing. aul the con-
duct ~ III, brethren ineNDlicablc. In
vain lie sought 10 make himself amrcra.
hie pr useful. and when at lu>t he was
eoitsisaincd to make formal demand,
nc was insurmcd That a few dav, before
hi arrival 4 leltpg h4d been received
from The fre~iG~at of the college which
he pEolr>>cd 70 represent. stating that
he should he unable to attend. and that
man who was unfortunately ont ofhi,
miHd WAS travelling hrouudlrn country
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1872-11-21

If your neighbor's hens are trouble
some, and steal across the way, don't let
your angry passions rise: tx place for
them TO lay.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1872-03-20
That Dnel.

At last accnu,ts there had been
10 hostile meeting between the two
gentlemen from Charleston, who were
reported to have cone to G:o4gia for
the purpose Of Fl i:h,ink duel. The
two alleged principals, Mr.. w. L..
T,fnholrn and Maj. e.. Willis, with
their respective friends, after ,eturn.
ing from Savannah, remained hero
from Monday cvening until yesterday
afternoon. It was siid yesterday
that an effort was male on Tuesday
night to settle thc difficulty, but With
ont success. The diff ,ulty i, report.
cd TO have originated from a rema *
a'lrgod to have been made by Maj.
Willis about Mr.. Trenholm.-Augusta
Chronicle &c Sentinel, l4th.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1872-03-20
At Il Again.

Poor South Carolina is to be plum,
dcred aguin tho greedy maws of the
thieves are not yet filed. .... ,
Tho Blue Ridge Railroad Bill has
become Inv. The swindle has
been minated, and tho public
debt inoreased by $l,s00,O00
One million eight hundred thous
and"dollars l., This amount Of Money
il to come from the pockets of tho
people, avery dollar Of 1t. It is to
be raised by an annual tax of "throo
mills on the dollar, in addition to NIL
other tnxes, on the asses scd value Of
all taxable property in IT," ST to-.
And what is this money tor ? Ia i:
for tho building or iini ,hing of tho
road Is it for the good of the State
Will the people derive any benefit
from it !? Oh, no! 1t is, whatever
DC it's protext, for no other purpose
than simpl y to enrich band of
thieves aud robbers. ....
This bill was 80 fragrant In its
iniquity that even the wicked Gov
ernor Of the State felt it his duty to
veto it. But to no purpose: it was
passed. over his veto, and to-day the
scheme of plunder is law.
How long shall thieves rule, and
carpet-baggcrs stoal g. Roch Hill
Lantern. .. ... .....