Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1872-09-04
81 Forthc Enq,Nrer.
Rambles i'm VintOn County.

encircle it on all side, and sur,
rounded by grand "mphitIle-
ater Of higher hills sur'nounted
with fertile fields Of grain and
occasional groves Of old forest
trees, the whole presenting an
extended landscape Of great
picturesque beauty; but the
most charming feature Of all
consists in the many rich vine-
yards of handsome grapes;
from which large quantities Of
excellent wine are annually
manufactured, the most exten-
sive of which are owned by
|T. B. Davis and E. p. Boutwell,,
consisting Of Concord, Cataw-
ba and Ives Seedlings. We
also noticed many fine apple
orchards loaded with choice
fruit.
Another gratifying feature
of this fine old village is, that
the various mechanic shops
appear to be in good order and
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the occupants industrious and
prosperous.
1t is surrounded by a good
character of farms, in which
grazing seems to predominant,
though much grain is raised.
1t contains a handsome Court
House, built of brick, but lack.
ing q sufficient square or park
to give it a pleasant appear>
ance. The town suffers one
draw, back. in being too far
(some three miles) from the
railroad station; while it needs
a new road, with more direct
connection with the Ohiorive
which should be at Gallipolis.
Its streets cross at right angles,
and run with the points of the
compass, east and west, and
north and south.
Some interest is manifesto
by the farmers in the vicinity
in the noble Order of "Patrons
of Husbandry," and effolts are
being made to have the order
established among them. Iron
ore, coal, and good building
store exist in abundance in the
hills and valleys Of the county.
The head and chief officer Of
the Patrons is Hon. VIM. SAUN.
DERs, the skillful and experi>
enced Superintendent OF the
Government Experimental Gar.
dens and Arboretum, at the
City of Washingtonj and the
Secretary of the ational
Grange is 0. Fl. Kelley, Esq,
who will promptly respond to
all letters for tracts, circulars,
or other information in regard
to the Order and getting upI
local Oranges,
Vinton is one Of the old set.
tied counties, is well cultiva-
ted, and seems to enjoy a lib
eral degree of prosperity
Long may it flourish, and en-
Joy all the progress it deserves.
Few locations possess more
natural elements Or resources
for comfort, prosperity and
wealth than this; but it needs
a telegraph station, which, no
doubt, the enterprise of the bu.
siness men will soon securd-
at least when another railroad
is opened.
We notice one thing which
is not quite so creditable, that
is, pumders of idlers hanging
around the corners and saloons,
while there is a demand for la.
borers throughout the country.
Through the kindness of
DR., d. V. Rsnnalls, we enjoyed
pleasant day among the vine.
yards and orchards; he sup
piled us with O pleasant saddle
horse, and then accompanied
us 70 some Of the fnest' yipe>
yards and peach orchards In
this region; among them the
vineyard of Thos. Weaver,
where we saw n large quantity
of as good Concord grapes as
ever grew; standing at the rate
Of five to six tons to the acre;
and he 10 bpsily engaged in
gathering and shipping them to
! CINCINNATI, where they sell at
five cents per pound, We also
visited the thrifty peach Or
ohard of Gaorua Riown whara