The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1842-07-14
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thiqving concern the Canton Bank. We'll, he's been
speeching at Columbus in favor of Protection From
a report Of the speech which take from :he o. ).
Republican, we Judge he used up his opponents. May
the Lord watch over u.s. when Bankers want to protect
the Iatorng men,
'John Harris, late President ofIhe Canton Cbroken)
Bank being called for by the wings, arose, not in the
anrent order aud stY of Greeks,
"Whh grace and grandeur then, the god-like man,
Rose from his lofty couch, and thus began:
but standing lettering four legged tall. market
house bench (made for holding lgh vegetables on mar
ket days) John Harris stood with his large frame not
well balanced, with ouistrelched legs, evidently in
great passion shaking his left fist and crumpDg Up his
right skirt o. his short coat tail Ia his right hand squee'
zng and pinching 1t with all his might-he thus blew
off his sca before he slared Protection yes, Protec
tionll Protectionnl say; say; veal say ho.t>e-c-
t-i.o'nll (Can any body give me some waite ~ Yes,
say wish to see all the great interests Of the cnun
try protected. | am farmer my friends, and wish
that great interest protected "a voice from the crowd
'and President Of fthobroken bank of Canoni do you
want that protectedP] am clear fOpiuiOu (can get
drink of walerS will somebody be so good as lo give
me some waer9) | am clear Of opinion that protection
of our manufactures is not tax on the consumer as is
argued by the ieee trade democrats. but that it il tax
on the Brilishi the higher tariff the more we tax them
[laugh.) Now, will prove it; In 1876, when coffee
was selling at 20 cents per pound tax of five cents The
pound was laid that article; 1t Immediately fell to
fifteen cents per pound and you have been able 10
buy il for less. Zone voice cried out, Il act it in Col
umbus for IL cents noWf another, Yes 10 cents; doz
en- or two Joined and said, 'as much want for 10
cents. Yes said another. get it for 8 cents the
pound.) You do not understand me, said ihe speaker
mean first rate Java (Fty voices cried out we have
no broken hank notes to pay for Java.) Well then
tinued John Harris, gentlemen, I'll tell you another an
ecdoteI Voices I'VE want no more such anecdotes;
we want the truth The case is this, continued John
when cut nails selling ten cents per pound and
duty of five cents the pound was laid on that
tice nails Immediately fell to five cents the pound
IMany voices, AT that rate add five cents du-
ty, and we sha get cut nails for nothing, am clear
ofthe opinion says john and the beauty of tits, the
British feel the tax they would have in the end If
Congress would be wise and lay on high protective
tariff, to work for America fornothng. Just it is
with broadclohi lay high tariff you tax the british.
will mention other and close: (At this mo-
ment the Wings. wishing to break up the meeting be
ing four o'clock sung out 'Balloonl ballon which
ried off many, but they soon found only wing
principle sohig anecdote and returned. John de>
parted with his trends
DEMOCRATIC GUIDE.-We have received the
9th number ofthis Journal, published at Is Elm street
N. Y, at 81, year.-Any person wanting strictly
Democratic Monthly, could not invest dollar better
| The following bit of good advice we copy from the
Guide:
THE TIMES.
It will not be long before returning prosperity will
| begin to flow in upon our people. Already brows
which for the last two three years have been couded
ard overcast begin 10 brighten with the prospects for
the utute. There be doubt that the ''rubcon
! is passed" and better days in store for US. In
| commercial parance "brisk times at hand.
We think we see the smile Of appreciation upon the
couDtenance of reader his eye glances at these
pleasing prognosticatons. Would that we could Join
him in hearty congratulations. But we cannot WI
do not feel perfectly happy in contemplating picture
that should lmpart gladness TO every breast. We arr
afraid of it, There dark spots upon it. We can
not in our imagnings of its blessings cease to forge
the past We have had good lines bef0re and dread
fully have we paid for them. We fear the approach
ing brightness will make the after darkness terribly hi
deous As an old fashioned, honest neighbor of our:
told us the other day. "the American folks get crazy toe
easily and it is for that reason that we look with
suspicion akin TO fear the advancing prosperity ofhe
times. The ndomitable perseverance and buoyaht en-
ergies conspicuous in the American character will
we predict soon drown all recollection of the recen
troubles and we will hear of nothing but the conng
of thousands and mlions--the landed estates the val
liable lots stock Observation-Disclosures and establish
ments, and the nnumerable other instruments vhicl
men employ in sending themselves and families Il
destruction.
Readerf, if mechanic take warning. An old mai
of over thsee years cautions YOU. If the goot
times increase your wages, do not ProPortlonaely in
crease your expenses do not think that because you
income is greater that you afford to live in Who'll
house instead of haf-or that you cant do without tn
Injuries of life Don't make luxuries necessares, 60
if you do, ten chances 10 nece ssaries will 500
be to YOU luxuries Lay up an honest penny for raj
ny day. Be active industrious, frugal and temperate
and fey years will find you employers instead of EN-
ployees'
Reader, if a Farmet. the principles of domestic y
economy set down for the Mechanic are also appcabl
TO your occupation. Do not increase the size of you
farm. or make large additions to your stock Produc
everything that your present means will admit an
never forget that in the heyday Cprosperily it is tn
true policy to buy as little possible and sell muc
as possible
| Reader if a Merchant or professional man, TAX
lessons from the Mechanic and farmer rhe govern
ment set down for them is good for you Avoid pom
and splendor; teach your families by your exam
ple preceps of moderation and economy. Look upo
your fellow man. no matter what his calling, as fe
low man. Turn your faces to the beautiful heaven.
and look abroad upon the expanse of this glorious earth
and remember it made for man. without distinction
for democracy Of men-each free and equal
The mad Congress is running another tariff bill Ihrc
with tail to it. Their plan is to get another veto
go home, leaving the Administration to shift as best
can. But it is said if they do, their Wing Presiden
will issue proclamation and call Congress together,
provide means for carrying this Economical Ad
ministration. This he is empowered TO do by the Co