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The McArthur enquirer. (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1873-1884, 1873-01-22

A NOVEL question of life in
surance is likely to arise in
Delaware. Professor WEST, Of
Dover, had his life insured for
$4,000 for the benefit Of his
family. He has confessed to
the killing of a negro named
GoocH TURNER. His apparent
object in the murder was that
the mutilated body of the negro
might be mistaken for his own
corpse, and the insurance COM
panies defrauded out of the
$4,000. The question arises,
if WEST is hanged for this mur-
der, will the companies be COM
PEELED to pay the amount of the
insurance to his family.
The McArthur enquirer. (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1873-1884, 1873-01-22

ACCORDING to the report of
Secretary of State, Ohio in 1871
was the third State in the Union
in the amount Of corn which it
raised. Only Illinois and Iowa
were in advance Of it. Iowa
and Ohio each raised about
l00,000,000 bushels. Illinois
has 3O3,0O0,O0O bushels. Be-
hind us are Missouri and In
diana, which have respectively,
S7,O0O,000 and 79,0O0,000
bushels. The number Of acres
of land planted in corn in Hi
nois is nearly 5,5O0,0O0. This
is twice as much as any other
State.
The McArthur enquirer. (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1873-1884, 1873-01-22
The Democatic press of Ohio

The Democatic press of Ohio
have thus early began to ex-
press their preference for
Governor. There appears to
be but one name mentioned
in connection with the position.
They all unite in favor Of Gen.
eral Thos. Ewing, of Lancas-
ter. General Ewing is a gen.
tleman of integrity and ability,
and his nomination would
thoroughly unite the Demo-
cratic and Liberal elements Of
the State. No stronger or
better man than Gen. Ewing
could be nominated Marietta
Times. y M
The McArthur enquirer. (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1873-1884, 1873-01-22
What is the Credit MObilier y

I :
asked, in spite Of the repeated
explanation already given. The
inside history of that combina-
tion, which availed itself of an
old act of incorporation passed
by the Pennsylvania Legisla-
ture, and organized under the
French financial designation
now so notorious, is related in
on affidavit of one of its mem
bers, DR.. THOMAS G. DURANT, OF
which the following is a brief
summary;
When the Union Pacific
road was under construction a
"ring" was formed inside the
direction, embracing, as such a
combination always does, the
shrewdest, most active and
least scrupulous of the Board,
for the purpose of making large
fortunes for it's members i'm an
illegitimate manner, at the cost
of the road and of the unsus-
pecting stockholders. AS usual
the object was to be achieved
by means of construction con
tracts. Through the vote OF
the "ring" the work was to be
awarded in a lump to some
dummy contractor, at price
double or more than double the
cost, with a fair profit added
for, as a great many capacious
had to be satisfied,
an ample margin was necessary,
The contractor was then to
make over the contract to the
''ring" Directors, in the capac-
ity of stockholders of the Credit
Moiblier, the pretense being
that the Credit Mobilier had
the means to push the work
vigorously forward, and would
be better able to do so than any
single individual. In pursuance
Of this conspiracy-for it was
nothing else-the contract fol-
the construction of a large por-
ton of the road at fifty thous-
and dollars a mile was awarded |
and duly assigned to the "ring"
"a price which, according toI
DR.. Durant's statement, was
more than double the legitimate
cost of the work. This, how
ever, was not enough. By the
votes of the conspirators many
niles Of the road which had al
'eady been constructed and ac-
,epted by the United States
Government as complete, and
which had nearly all been paid
or by the Union Pacific Com
oany, were included in the con-
;ract at fifty thousand dollars
mile, and thus an enormous
Of money was taken
bodily, as it were, out of the
pockets of the stockholders,
Without a shadow of justifica-
ion, and transferred to the
greedy grasp of the ring. The
hares of the Credit Mobilie1
we're thus made at once worth
rom eight to ten times their
ace value-that is to say, a
ingle thousand dollar share
vas worth from eight to ten
housand dollars in cash.
The McArthur enquirer. (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1873-1884, 1873-01-22

PERSONS desiring to see mar
riage or death notices Of their
friends in The MACARTHUR En-
oUIRER must send the facts to
this office. We have no time
to hunt up all the news which
should be promptly furnished
in every part of the county.
The McArthur enquirer. (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1873-1884, 1873-01-22

The New Orleans Times Of
the 9th contained the nara
tive of Mr.. Soville, first officer
of the wrecked ship Golden
Hind, who had just arrived
from Rio. The vessel was
wrecked on the west coast Of
Patagonia in June last, and
fourteen Of the crew spent forty
eight hours in two open boats
in the Straits Of Magellan.
They were compelled to keep
from starving to devour the
bodies of five Of their compan-
ions, who died from privation
end exposure.
The McArthur enquirer. (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1873-1884, 1873-01-22

THE Richland Furnace Com
pany held their annual election
on Monday evening, resulting
in the continuance of the old
officers for the ensuing year, as
follows: President, Isaiah Lord
Vice President, David Smart;
Treasurer, VIM. Poland , Secre-
tary, A. J. Smart CMlhcothe
Past
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MONROE Furnace, SciOto cOun-

MONROE Furnace, Scioto coun-
ty, Ohio, is operated by the
Union Iron Company. This
Company also operates Wash
ington Furnace, in the edge Of
Lawrence county. The Com
pany owns over $4,000 acres Of
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The McArthur enquirer. (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1873-1884, 1873-01-22

The attention of the numerous
readers is called the law card Of
Hon. H. G. JONES, Attorney, of Nc
Arthur, Ohio. Those wishing to
employ responsible and prompt
legal advisor in Ohio, should cores
pond or call upon Mr.. JONES.
The McArthur enquirer. (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1873-1884, 1873-01-22

4 COMPANY is about to be Or
ganized at Portland, Ohio, to
manufacture fire brick. The
manufactures at Webster and
Sciotoville cannot supply the
demand, large quantities being
sent out of the State, even as
far as Chicago. There is an
abundance of the best fire clay
in the world, near Portland.
The McArthur enquirer. (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1873-1884, 1873-01-22

1t is said that Vinton Fur
mace will go into blast about
the list of February. The new
hearth was completed last Sat
urday morning. The machinery
is being repaired, and all the
necessary preparations being
made for the manufacture Of
the best iron. The style of the
new firm is BANCROFT & RAIDER,
The McArthur enquirer. (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1873-1884, 1873-01-22

Now th.n the elections are over,
the National debt is increasing at
the rate Of two millions per month.
Last summer it was stated to be re-
duced from one to three millions
per month. Strange, isn't It?
The McArthur enquirer. (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1873-1884, 1873-01-22
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The McArthur enquirer. (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1873-1884, 1873-01-22
The Railroad Election.

From a letter received by NELSON
RICHMOND, Esq, from President
LANGLEY, in which we find the re-
suit Of the election for seven Di-
rectors for the Gallipolis, Macarthur
u Columbus Railroad Company, on
Wednesday, January Is. The fol-
lowing is the result:
The McArthur enquirer. (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1873-1884, 1873-01-22

CoNELIUs KARNEs and JOHN HUM
reside in Vinton county; the other
members Of the Board reside in
Gallia
The McArthur enquirer. (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1873-1884, 1873-01-22

The Colonization Society
wants the Government to es-
tablish a line of steamers to
Liberia.
The McArthur enquirer. (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1873-1884, 1873-01-22

THERE is great danger Of
somebody being killed at Vim
ton Station by the westward
bound fast line train.
The McArthur enquirer. (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1873-1884, 1873-01-22

OAKEs AMEs says that he
sent $4,000 into Indiana during
the last canvass. Oakes will
be missed in futura. l9 4
The McArthur enquirer. (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1873-1884, 1873-01-22

THE buzzards in the vicinity
Of VintOn Station are quite
bold. They fly upon the live
horses and attempt to eat them
up. 1t is dangerous to allow a
live horse Or mule to run alone
in a field. The organization Of
a Buzzard Destruction Company
in that region would be a good
thing.
The McArthur enquirer. (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1873-1884, 1873-01-22

We find in the report of the
Treasurer of State, for the year
1872, a statement of the Rail
road bonds deposited with the
Treasurer of State, during the
yearending November Is, 1872.
in pursuance Of an act of the
General Assembly, passed April
%, 1872. In this statement we
notice that the bonds issued by
Elk township, Vinton county,
for building the Gallipolis, Nc
Arthur 4 Columbus Railroad,
bear the date Of September %,
1872, and interest at 7 per cent,
which is payable annually In
September, the interest and
principal being payable at the
Treasury of Vinton county, and
that the principal is payable as
follows: $5,O0Oin 1884; $4,000
in 1886; $4,000 in 1888;
$4,000 in 1890; $4,000 in 1892
$4,000.
The total amount of the bonds
issued by the various Railroads
in the State, in pursuance of
the BoEsEL law of last April, is
$2,568,O5O.
The McArthur enquirer. (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1873-1884, 1873-01-22
ENSTATE OF A. L. HUNTER.

Notice Is hereby given that the undersigned
has been appointed Administrative of the es-
tate of Abram l.. Hunter, late of Vinton cOun-
ty, Ohio, deceased
Persons having claims against said estate
arc notified to present them as speedily as
possible. REBECCA HUNTER,
january ~, l6l3-3w Adminx.
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-10-14
GABRIEL HERSH 6 CO..

GABRIEL HERSH & CO..
having been solicited by numerous friends of
Stanton and vicinity to open frst-class
HOuse-Furnishing EstabiisRRIn emit
in the city, have concluded to follow their ncli-
nation to please the people, and have therefore
leased the splendid store-room of James A. Pr
per, on New street, near Virginia Hotel, and are
now opening very superior assortment of
CARPETS, MATING, WALL PAPERS,
CURTAINS, &C,
They propose to keep on hand everything in this
line, in abundant uaiities and varieties so as to
be able to meet any demand, however large or
small They will keep tor sale, ALSO Mirrors
from the costliest to the cheapest, Gilt Mould
ings, &c, and will carry the
UPHOLSTERING AND PAPER HANGING
business, having employed for this purpose. Mr..
GEORGE w. HEWITT, one of the most finished
and superior workmen in the United States
They will also do all kinds of Furniture Repair
ing such as re-seating sofas, chairs, &c.
Having been induced to enter into this new
business from the expressed wish of many of Ga
briel Hirsh's old friends and customers, and the
conviction that the increasing demands of our
growing population require it, they expect to be
literally encouraged.
Their charges win be moderate and just
They want nothing for what they do not give the
equivalent, and the reputa alton Of the head of the
concern for fair dealing will justify the public
in their expectations to have first class House
of this kind where the wants of our people in this
respect can be supplied. jel7-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-10-14
Poetic Medley.

By the lake where dropped the willow,
Row vassels, row
I want to be an angel,
And jump Jim Grow!
An old man sat on hickory limb,
None knew him but to praise;
Let me kiss him for his mother,
For he smells of Schweitzer kase.
The minstrel to the war has gone,
With the banjo on his knee;
He awoke TO hear the sentries speak,
There is light in the window for thee
A frog he would wooing go,
His hair was curled to kill;
He used to wear an old gray coat
And the sword of Bunker Hill.
Oft in the Silly night,
Make way for liberty he cried;
7 won't go home till morning,
With Peggy by my side.
I am dying, Egypt. dying,
Susannah, don't you cry
Know how sublime a thing it is
To brush away the blue tailed fly.
The boy stood on the burning deck,
With his baggage checked for Troy;
One of the few immortal names,
His name was Pat Malloy.
Mary had little lamb,
He could tale unfold;
He had no teeth to eat hoe cake,
And his spectacles were gold.
Lay on lay on MacDuff,
Man wants but little here below
And I'm to be the Queen of the May,
So kiss me quick and go.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-10-14
The Negro Party.

The Boston Advertiser says that it is the du-
ty OF the Republican party to see that all pub
lie houses and public carriages are opened to ne
groes It declares that the demand of the ne
groes for this concession is a reasonable one
and should be respected.
The Radical party in Virginia is in favor of
the same thing. 1t would, if it had the pow
er. open not only ill ofour hotels, theatres, aud
public buildings of every sort, to the negro, but
our public schools. To state this fact is suffi-
GENTLY to warn our people against allowing the
white man who degrades himself by uniting In
this camor in favor of opening all of our hotels
schools, theatres. churches, &C., to negroes de-
serves to be painted black and forced to associ-
ate with none but negroes.
Now, we ask the Boston Advertiser to an
swer few interrogatories. Does that paper
hold that negroes cannot have their rights I'M
less they are permitted to occupy the same rooms
with the whites, or will justice be satisfied if
they are entertained at the same hotel? Must
white men be forced by law to sit at the same
dinner table with negroes, or would justice be
done to Cnffee by giving him a table of his own
in hotel treqnented by whites? Aud if he
must be allowed to sit at the table with whites,
does it not follow that his rights cannot be se-
cured to him until he is allowed to sleep 10 the
same bed with white man? The negro does
not wish merely TO be allowed to stay at the
same hotel and have the same accommodations
as white man; be desires to eat and sleep in
company with the white man. He wants to be
in the presence of his lord and master; and it
is to this result that all the teachings of the
Boston 4ldUertiser tend It is to this feast that
Mr. Hughes and his party invite the people of
Virginia.
Beware, people of Virginia, of the negro par
ty.-Rich. Dispatch.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-10-14
OF SCHEDULE.LThe p1

mayo
NHANGE OF SCHEDULE.-The pop
u ular line for Richmond and all points on
the Ches apeake & Ohio Railroad.
RICHMOND, YORK RIVER AND CHESA-
PEAKE RAILROAD LINE.
The magnificent iron steamer, "SUE"-Capt
A. G. NICKLE, will leave Pier 10, Light street
wharf, foot of Barre street, on Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays, at 4 D. IN, stopping
at the Landings on the York River and arriving
at Richmond 10 m. the following morning.
Passenger Trains leaving Richmond for Balti-
more and all points North, on Tuesdays, Thurs
days and Saturdays, at 2 p. M, arriving at Bal
timore the following morning.
This route from Baltimore offers to the public
an uninterrupted nights rest on the Bay, and
entering the York River at daylight, affords the
passengers beautiful view of the magnificent
scenery on York River; and allowing time to
partake of Breakfast on the steamer before ar
irving at West Point.
Passage from Baltimore to Richmond, S.. 90;
after thirty days tickets will be sold to Baltimore
over this line at the price of any other line
Freight received on the days mentioned above,
carefully handled and forwarded with dispatch.
All claims for lost and damaged freight will
be promptly traced and adjusted. Through bills
of Lading and rates guaranteed to all points
south as low as by any other line. For further
information apply to r. Foster, General super
intendent, 80 Light street, Baltimore.
EDW. +. FOLGER,
Genl Ticket s. Freight Agt, Richmond, Va.
N. FL. HoTCHKIss, Travelling Agent july10
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-10-14
Groceries. dc.

NOTICE! NOTICE!!
CHANGE OF FIRM.
Having purchased the entire stock of Powers
& Pritchard, it is our intention to conduct
FIRST-CLASS FAMILY GROCERY.
We will always keep on hand fresh supply
ofeverything to be found in a frst-class Grocery,
Corner Frederick and augusta Streets.
JnO. #. Prifchard will be found at the
same place and will carry on a large trade in
SHIPPING COUNTRY PRODUCE.
We call attention to our SUGARS, COFFEE,
TEAS, SPICES, &c. Mg- Call and examine.
Very respectfully,
sep23-tf FIFER & ROUDABUSH.
CEMENT! CEMENT !-Contractors and
y others will find it to their interest to ex-
anime our Cement before buying RosENDALE,
JAMES RIVER, AUasTA and Round Top, con.
stantly on hand.
je24-tf BAKER BROS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-10-14

AS the Lynchburg V1ginian says, it would
be amusing, if the effect of such an example
were not deleterious, to see some of the timid
ones drawing their balances out ofsound banks
managed by men that they know, ia the cur
rency of other banks whose condition they are
Ignorant OF, to carry in their pockets,-or keep
In their houses, at the risk of being robbed
with the view Of being perfectly secure against
all loss! Some few, but not many, to the credit
OF this community be it said, have done this.
They are like the ostrich that hides his head in
the sand, and thinks himsefsaf Ignorance
is bliss" 10 such cases.