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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1872-07-20

a Natural Bridge Which 0atriv ais
Vrginia,s Geologigal Curiosity.


a correspondent OF the iaylorsyille
(ky) ltltc gives the following account
Of natural BRIDGE nm in the mountains
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-,
'ue0'euS ~ CURIOUS la'er0se inc eeie'
orated Virginia geological conformation
OF tire same nature:
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'.t;.f ;'J,''y T''leu @ VIC h'."I" bf'''Jr'
'.'''..', ".'s' W., w., 'oP'y' s's'' 70 'hose at
:. i,''ssu y o'''Hsc ',d suI'."'s scenery
'.L;t i"I r'n . 81 e'ui '9'.'u . i','''c larry,
r%;S S i.i, '1's W. wa i.'''' oauuy river. river.
r.'',,;I, 80 - - '9'' ~ sp"u' iuo
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''o ''''''' '"u "' 'eS' At ,ne ehuS'
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IL 'o Wy V'o "uoufe" iGst oeio% II
s,I ,'e y =" eIa'au9 "''n = ia'' OF % lGe''
'N W. 'i',V' H'n''ns ."e'o - auV'her
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''as s'o~n up 70 'no nei2ns o. ioaf ',l leet
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1872-07-20

GaAss Fon SANDY LAND.--A Ger
man agricultural paper says; A grass
has recently been brought into Doticc
for the purpose Of fixing sandy soil,
which is widely distributed through
North America, from Canada to Texas,
aud furnishes food for the baffaloes or
bisoas From this fact il has acquired
the name Of buffalo grass, but is known
scientifically as Hachioe d,,etytoides.--.
This grass makes losg runners, aud cou-
sequcntly covers the ground rapidly.
IL is very nutritious, which adds to its
value, and il it will grow as well with
lis as il appears to iu Holland, VIC shall
have a fodder. plant Of more value than
lupines just the thing for the barren
sands Of the Mark aod other northern
districts" Ii would be singular Il this
grass, which has been entirely neglected
here, should be tested aud fonnd val
uabIc abroad, aud then eome back TO Us
as claimant upon our gratitadc aud
favor IL possesses an important ad-
vantage over the coarse ttrtamdgrostis
ia its valuable grazing properties.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1872-07-20

We aro every day more aud more
impressed with the amount Of human
nature there is 10 man; which for a
professional moralist, We take it, is a
good thing TO feel. AIr. Joshua
Billings Gays there are few mcn who
have the moral power to put white
handkerchief ia their breast pocket,
without letting a little corner Of il stick
out We have ourselves observed that
no man, riding ia street ear, aud
having big seaLriag on his finger,
can reiraia from spreading his baud
upon his kuee, in an unconscious, ac.
eidcntal way, SO as tho better TO
display il. And yet nobody is The least
interested in anybody else's ring
unless he means TO steal IL; be is
entb occupied with his own. What
an aaInirable opportunity lormoralizingi
IaAtfds uonitataas. = Caristiaa Uaioa.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1872-07-20
seleet 2oetru.
DREAMING.

! am dreaming
While the cleaning
Ol the white capped waves is beaming
Ger the waste Of wators, seeming
siiVer-tipped with treasure teeming-
Idly dreaming.
] am dreaming
When, arising,
Beams the sun, the night surprisiug,
All the scene with gold Disgusting
Lost in wondering and surmising,
| am dreaming.
Still I'm dreaming
When out peuping
shine the stars, aGd upward leaping
Clean the waves, still onward creeping,
Never silent, never sleeping
Always dreaming.
Idly dreaming
While sea musscs
Glimmcfing green with ocean CLOSES
Al my feet tho white wave tosses,
Forming figures weird, aud CROSSES
! AN dreaming.
am dreaming,
Gladly leaving
Far behind me pain aud gficying,
Seeing but the oceans brav.ng,
Thought and memory ianeies weaving
owseuy dreaming.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1872-07-20

Busy CniLDnooD.-Do you over
think how much work little child does
every dayy Climbing up here, kneel-
ing down there, running TO another
place, but never still. Twisting aud
turning, rolling aud reachios aud tum.
bling as II testing every bone aud mus
Gle tor their future use. IL is very
cariaus 20 watch it. Oae who does SO
may we'll understand the deep breathing
OF the rosy sleeper, as, with QUE arm
tossed over is little curly head, il pro
pares Tor the next days gymnastics. A
busy creature is little child.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1872-07-20

ASBESTOS PoR PIsroS RoDs AND
PACKING The use Of asbestos Us
piston rod packing is now engaging the
attention Of cnginccrs Il is stated
that friction has 10 appscciable eject
on this substance, and, howeger grea,
the pressuse Of steam, or however high
che temperature may be, such packing
seems 10 be unaiFecied.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1872-07-20
seIest 2ostve
NJ as Near Right as You Can.


., vo,ld stretches widely before you,
., S,ll Tor your muscle and brain
.; iLo' eloajs may often inat DER yon,
III oiten come tcmpesls and rain,
/, !Ss,l..s Of .tarms which o'ettake yoG--
pa.h orward thro' all Ike man
III fortune will never tOts.kg you
n II vou do aa near iig ghs as you can.
,..,nbsr. the WiLL 10 do rightly,
1Jfssl. viii the evil conlouadj
, T.. d,lly by conscience, that nightly
-, vour ,legp may be peaceful and sound.
!. c,etegts 6ftisht never wayer-
III honesty fhaps every plan,
"a m viii Vt Paradise sayor,
II you DO as ue.r right as you can.
Ts3 foes darkest scandal may speed
Ind si,lve With their shtcwdsst Of fact
n ipiure y0uf fame, never heed,
. mi Justly aud honestly act;
A,I Ak Of the Eulcr OF lleayen
10 save your fair name as man,
tbl All thar yOn ask W VI be given,
il yua do as near right as yon can.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1872-07-20

CABBAGE WoaMs--A corrcspoud-
ent Of the New York Tritanc from
Joacsboro', Tennessee, says that cab.
bage worus may bc Cotton rid Of by
putting few stocks Of the weIIknowa
herb pcnuyroyal on every head Of cab
bagc, This worms win quickly disap-
pear.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1872-07-20

CurwoaMs. "A sahlcnpoosful Of salt
petre Dissolved ia . paillul pf water, 10
said 70 be death dose TO cntNpsms.
Sprinkle around the pIuut evovy esea-
iag i litsloof the wash, until Il is strong
aad Oat Of danger.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1872-07-20

Il is said fiiat one or the most power
ful remedies ior bolts 10 horses is a
strong dccoctiou Of sage tea, ulade very
sweet. II disiodges the botss Instantly.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1872-07-20

THE PARTRIDGE THE FARMERS
FRlgND.--At a meeting Of horticul.
turists in Illinois, ground was taken
against the destruction Of these birds.
To show how useful this bird is il was
said that flock Of partridges we're seen
running along the rows Of corn Just
spronling, and seeing them engaged 10
something which was believed TO be
pulling up the young plants, one of
them was KILLED aud It's "crup" examin.
cd, which was found TO contain cut.
worm, twenty one striped bugs, aud
over one hundred chinch.bugs Anoth.
er member related that he had adopted
measures to protect the birds, aud that
they had become so numerous aud SO
tame that hundreds Of them, after snow
falls, could be seen in his barn.yard
with his fowls, where they we're fed,
rs the result of their presence upon
his premises wheat crops were usually
abundant, while ia many other places.
not FAR Oft, the chincb-bug aud other
insects had destroyed half the crop.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1872-07-20

About the most common social vice
and the cac that is most abhorrcd, is
advice
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1872-07-20

Statistics show that not one woman
N a huadrcd marries the man she
loves,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1872-07-20

The fruit crop in Illinois promises
10 be immcnse.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1872-02-21
Legislative Outrage.

The Ohio Senate being a tie
is Mongrels and 1SDem''
crats-on Friday afternoon
last, Lieutenant. Governor Mu,
eller and seventeen Of the Rad
ical Senators voted DR.. Kemp,
who represents Montgomery
and PrebIe Senatorial District,
out of his seat, and elected
James Saylor, who contested
the seat of DR.. Kemp.
Kemp was legally elected
BY this revolutionary outrage
the RAIDS now expect to re-
district the State for Congress
men in such manner that the
Democrats can elect three Of
the twenty members of Con-
gress. A history of this out
rage will be published.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1872-02-21
Early i'm the Field.

The Radicals of Ohio are
preparing to open the political
campaign earlier this year than
usual. Their State Central
Committee met at Columbus
last Wednesday, and fixed up
on the 9th of March next as
the most reliable time to hold
their State Convention. A
number Of the Leading Radi-
Gals were present at the meet.
ing of the Committee and made
tender speeches endorsing the
Thieving Grant and recon-
mending tn Grant be nomi-
mated at the Philadelphia Con
ventioh in June for the second
term, and that Bill Dinnison of
Ohio be nominated for Vice
President. Resolutions were
adopted begging the entire
Republican party to forget
about the stealing Of the
present Administration and all
unite and re.elect Grant.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1872-02-21
CHOICE GOODS, NEW PRICES,
EVERYBODY INVITED TO CALL AND SEE GOODS.
A Pretty Little Job.

The Columbus correspond
ent of a Cincinnati paper gives
the following account of a very
pretty little job, now be fore
the Legislature, which seems
to be after the pattern of the
Graut-Tweed Custom House
and Tammany frauds. The
writer says:
"But few Of the members are
now in the city-they have
taken advantage ofthe adjourn.
ment to 60 to their homes; some
to get their shirts washed, a
few to see their families, others
to attend to private business.
The legislative appropriation
of last winter has failed. =
Members can draw no pay
until the partial Appropriation
Bill, now pending in the
House, is passed, and the fact
is relied upon to starve the
members into voting for it, and
with it the Peck appropriation
of money to pay him for super
intending the lunatics in the
Central ASYLUM, and his wife
for serving as matron, while
there isnot single lunatic in
the Asylum, for it is yet being
bnilt. Besides this, the
Doctor, who gets his house,
rent free, wants several thous.
and dollars for provisions to
feed himself, his family and
his friends and horses, to mend
his carriages and to pay hi,
cooks; and if members can be
starved into submission he will
get it all, and more too if h'
needsit Besides the injustice
Of the claim it's said that out
of the building fund of the
proposed asylum he has already
been paid, and now want sthat
pay duplicated.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1872-02-21

There were lively times in
the United States Senate last
Wednesday. Senator Sumner
succeeded in getting up his
resolution calling for an inveSti-
cation of the alleged sale Of
arms by our Government to
France during the Franco-Ger'
man war, and the connection
of Government officials there
with. Besides the vioalation
of neutrality involved in the
transaction, two millions OF
dollars are said to be unac.
countably missing from the
Treasury. A hot debate en-
sued, and Summers resolution
proved indeed, as Sherman ex-
pressed it, red flag waved in
the faces of the Administration
Senators. From the vicious
believing that ensued it seems
probable that somebody's OK is
liable to bergored.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1872-02-21

He is an enemy Of the De-
mocracy, who seeks to dis
courage the party by the asser'
ton that we have no chance
to elect a President. The last
Congressional election shows
that we have a majority Of
250,OOO Of the white voters of
the United States. Even with
the nigger vote, the Republi'
cans are only 10000 ahead.
This is nothing in a vote OF
many millions.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1872-02-21

There are a great many
Radicals in different parts OF
our State who are just now
making crooked faces because
of the presence of negro child
rem in our common schools,
They never thought when
following in the wake of theil
political leaders, that the joke
would be carried to such an
extent as to have their own off.
spring housed in the same
school room with the negroes;
but they are now realizing the
truth of the old adage that ut
is a difficult matter to handle
charcoal Without blacking the
fingers" ao.aa
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1872-02-21
ROAD NOTICE.

nj OTICE Is hereby given that petition viii
IN be presented TO the Commissioners oi
Vinton county; ohio, at their NEXT regular
session, In March, 1879, praying ior the location
and establishment OF n county rond In tho
Townships OF Madison and Knox, said county
M follows, to-wit;
Commencing near the residence Of James
Coe, In Madison township, at u point where
the Hope Furnace and Packard's Mill roads
fork thence East through tho lands Of James
Coe, 60 the North and South line between
Solomon Gofrand james Goes thence q South
easterly direction through said Gor's land 20
or near GOif's house thence the nearest and
best route through the lands Of Sarah A. Ander.
son and Matthias Reeves 10 the township line
between Madison and Knox; thence South or
nearly 30 along tho most practicable rou TO
through the lands OF Douglass Putnam and A.
T, Mace, In Knox township, TO intersect the
Macarthur and Albany road, nc the end Of n
lane between the lands OF said NJ ace and Frank
Pierce, and there TO end.
January 81, 1877. 2.-4t
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1872-02-21
Dean,s LETTER.

In this paper will be found
a remarkable letter from Hon,
Henry Clay Dean, of Iowa, to
Judge A. M. Jackson of Buoy
rus, on the political situa'
ton, which we wish all our
readers to give a very careful
and thoughtful perusal, for ii
is a powerful effort by a pow
erful, earnest, and deeply con-
scientious man. His noble
words should be listened to.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1872-02-21
Proposed Constitutional
Amendment.

The annexed is the constitu-
tional amendment proposed a
few weeks ago, in the United
States House of Representa-
tives, by Hon. G.. w. Nor
GAN, one of the Democratic
members from Ohio, to place
foreign born citizens on all
equality with negroes, in the
matter of eligibility to the Pres
idency and Vice Presidency:
WHEREAS, Political equal
ity is the true basis of republic
can government; and whereas,
except the citizens Of the Uni.
ted States, including Indians
who are taxed, and negroes,
whether they pay taxes or not,
are eligible to the office OF
President and Vice President;
and whereas, citizenship re-
suits from the chance of birth,
or from choice, founded upon
a correct appreciation of free
institutions, and a desire to par.
ticipate in their blessings; and
whereas, in peace and in war
our native born and naturaliz-
ed citizens have shown equal
patriotism and skill as state
men and soldiers; therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate
and House of Representatives
of the United States of Amer
lea in Congress assembled,
(two.thirds Of the House con-
curring,) That upon the rati-
fcation by the Legislature of
two.thirds Of the States of the
following proposed article, the
same shall be declared a part
of the Constitution:
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1872-02-21
Sinking of a Steamer at
Cincinnati.

Cincinnati.
On Tuesday night of last
week, about 7 o'clock, the
steamer N ashville, lying at the
foot Of Sycamore street, at Gin
cinnati, which was making
preparations for departing TOR
New Orleans, was struck by a
large cake Of ice just under her
cylinders, which tore a hole IN
her side about twenty feet
long, through which the water
rushed and sunk her in few
minutes. She had on about
500 tons of freight, consisting
of groceries and various kinds
of merchandise. The loss or
cargo and steamboat is about
$4,000.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1872-02-21
February Z. fs72-tf

Fresh Garden, Flower, Tree and Shrub,
Evergreen, Fruit and Herb Seeds, Prepaid
by Mail. A complete and judiciOus as
sortnent. % sorts of either class sl.OO. The
six classes (lt0 packets) for $780, Also, an
immense stock of one year grated Fruit Trees,
Small Fruits, Fruit Stocks, Young Fruit,
Ornamental and Evergreen Seedlings, Bulbs,
Roses, Vines, House and Border Plants, &c,
SC, the most complete assortment in Amer.
ica Prepaid by mail. Priced Catalogues to
any address, al'o trade list, gratis. Seeds on
com mission. Agents wanted.
NJ. ID. WATSON, Old Colony Nurseries
and Seed Warehouse, Plymouth, Mass
Est abllshed 1912. 3-tf
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1872-02-21

A gross outrage has been
perpetrated in the Ohio House
of Representatives in the un'
seating of Hon. B. f. Spriggs,
Democratic Representative
from Noble county. The elec'
ton was decided a tie in No
bic county, and the candidates
agreed to draw cuts, which
they did, Mr.. spriggs winning
1t was afterward established by
proper affidavits that Mr.
Spriggs was elected bya tri'
fling majority. But a few
votes were wanted to retain
Mr.. Spriggs in his seat, several
of the more honorable Repub-
licans having voted with what
Democrats were there against
ousting him. About one-third
of the Democratic members
were absent when the vote was
taken. Had they been in
their seats this outrage might
have been prevented.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1872-02-21
ARTICLE.

SECTION l. Naturalized
citizens are hereby made eligi.
BILE to the Office of President
and Vice President of the
United States.
On the 9Th of last month,
Gen. Morgan brought the Rad
ical House to a vote on the
above proposition. Only 81
members voted for it; 65 voted
against it; and 80 did not vote.
How is that for Radical dodg-
ing?
J. T. Wilson, from this dis
trict, voted against the amend.
ment. The foreign born citi.
zens of this district should
remember him. He is in
favor of a negro holding the
office Of President, but opposes
a foreigner. Nothing more
could be expected Of Wilson.
As a two-thirds vote was
required to suspend the rules
and take up the amendment it
was, of course, defeated for the
present, but will come up again.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1872-02-21
An opportunity that should
Dnt he Overlooked.

The well known dry goods
establishment of Dan. Will u
Brothers of this town, is rep
resented in the city this week,
by A. Will of that firm. A
grand stock which will comprise
every fabric of this season OF
the year will be selected with
care for their patrons in this
and adjoining counties. The
New goods will begin to arrive
this week.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1872-02-21
Railroad Meetings.

Meetings in the interest of
the Farmers and Miners Rail-
road, are being held between
Circleville and Urbana. DR..
Wayne Griswold, of Circleville,
says the prospects for building
the road are very hattering.
Read the article, in this pa
per, relating to the construc
ton of the road, which we re-
print from the Circleville Dem
ocrat.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1872-02-21
ANOTHER STEAMBOAT SUNK.

The steamer Belle Vernon,
lying at the mouth Of the Lick
ing River, on the Kentucky
side, was struck by a cake Of
ice, about 1870, on Thursday
morning last, and sunk. She
had on board about 400 tons
Of freight, much of it a perish
able character. Loss about
$125,COO.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1872-02-21
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Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1872-02-21

People who may desire TO
visit Washington, this winter
can do SO, over the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad, in parties
of three, at half fare, or rather
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Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1872-02-21
fUSIC! MUSTCl
ATTACHMENT NOTICE,

Gilman, Ward & Co.,
against In Vlnton Common
The ViDton Furnace Pleas.
and Coal Company, a
Corporation, DeFt.
TTHE Vnton Furnace and Coal Company, de-
Il 1fendant, will take notice that the plain
titfs. Gilman, Ward &l Company, did, on the
18th day of January, A. d. 1871, file their petit
tion in the Court OF Common Pleas, within and
for the said county of Vinton, State OF Ohio.
against the said defendant, setting forth that
the defendant was indebted to the plaintiff in
the sum Of Three Hundred and Thirty Dollars
$3.50 90, with interest on S11l from the 4th day of
January, 1871 and interest on Two Hundred
and Nineteen Dollars $2l9l from the Ssh day of
october, 1870, and that an order OF attachments,
made In the said cause was duly served by the
Sherifof said county, attaching tho following
described lands and tenemens owned by de-
PENDANTS, to .wt
The Northwest quarter Of the South east
quarter dissection Number Ten [l0l Of Town
ship Number Ii, of Range Number Seventeen
~; and also about [30l acres ofof the East side
of the South west quaIter of the North cast
quarter dissection Number Ten l1Ol Of Town
ship Number Eleven m of Range Number
Seventeen [l7,lbeing all of said 'forty.acle"
Lot. lying East Of the Macarthur and Nelson
vile Road: all of said land lying ana being in
Vinton county, Ohio Defendant is notified
that il Is required to appear and answer said
petition OH or before Tie 18th day OF February
next GILMAN WARD q co.
II C. Jones & f. N. Barnhili, ACt'ys for Plaintiffs
January u 1872 CIV