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GREAT REACTION IN FAVOR OF
WIIlGGERY.

The N, Y. C0urir and Enquirer
snecrlng at the conversions to Democracy
sets them at naught, and puts them to
shame, by shelving the other side of the
picture. That paper says
"Gen, Thomas Edwards, of Bridegroom
CT. who has for many years been apromi
nent member OF the Loco Foco party, and
who was their candidate for Congress, a
few years since, has come out for Clay aud
Frelinghuyscn, Alfred Edwards, his son
heretofore known as successful Loco Foco
orator, is now on auour through the State,
using all his influence for the Wing cause,
The Jownal Of Commerce., in reference
to this statement says "there is some fun
in the world yet, even in politics '-and
by way of letting out the Joke explains
that,
"Gen. Thomas Edwards, of Bridgeport,
Ct" is an old negro man, and "Alned
Edwards his son" is negro simpIeton,
who amnses the mass meetings of boys by
spelling words, in which he raises such
utter rebellion against the spelling book
that the urchlns cheer him right merrily.
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POLK AND DALLAS.

The people are coming, Ohio! ohol
They 90 for Polk, for Dallas they 90
Wed much better he too fls, than too slow.
Wen beat the coons, we told them 50,
We told them So
We told them so
Wen beat the cuons. we told them so.
The South are coming Ohio! Ohio!
Polk is high and Clay is low,
He's down with the Bolts, that Coon can't 20,
The South and Dallas have Polkm him so,
Have Polk-ei HIM SO, &c.
The North are coming, Ohio ohol
The North is made of Granite YOU know
The Mill Boy hns tumbled himself in the hopper
The Granite vii! grind him as thin as copper
AS thin as copper, &c.
The East are coming, Ohio Ohio
Those line old Salts are great 10 row,
The whole wing craft they've taken in tow,
And labelled them all Salt River. clio!
Salt River, Ohio! &c.
The West are coming, Ohio Ohio!
We've tried the Coon, he's up fora show
Polk and Dallas will beat him wc know,
And hold him up ere fall of snow,
Ere fall ofsnow, &c.
Wen heat the furnace and make it glow,
And bake the coon, we love him So,
Old 'llyson is sleeping and stewing slow,
For Polk and Dallas Soiree-o,
A Soirce.o, Sc.
Michigan Argus.
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erPLOOK AT THIS. FARMERS

Don't the federal politicians pretend
that they look ont for your interest, and
protect your moOl against foreign compe-
'tlon! Certainly. And how do they do
it! We answer "Over fifteen hundred
thousand pounds of wool were imported ia
TO the city Of Boston during the quarter
ending July, 1913, under the five per cent
clause of the present tariff law, and paid a
nominal duty OF about three mills per pound,
the cost abroad being about five cents per
pound. This is the wool which comes into
competition with that of the farmers. In
stead of fre per cent, our manufacturers
are protected by duties ranging from fifty
to three hundred per cent" What say,
farmers of Massachusetts. of Vermont, OF
Connecticut, do you call that PROTEC-
TlON!-Bay State Democrat
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No man with his wits about him can he
ndu ccd TO believe that the opinions of a
candidate for the Presidency are ofno con-
sequeace Troy Wig.
"lf the compromise be inviclaby maintained
as, I-fSl THINK IT orGHr TO BE.''-H Ciay
at Buffalo,, 80.
81 AM FOR ABIDING by THE PRINCIPLES
OF THE COMPROMISE Acr."-H Clay, in
Senate. .NOrch 1912,
'Influenced by desire TO avert the coming
danger, and anxious TO pefpetuaie the Union and
give peace TO a distracted country, brought for
ward the compromise net, and aided IN its pas
sage. IN NY SUBSEQUENT LIFE I HAVE
ADHERED TO lTS PROVISIONS, and SHALL
Do so IN FUTURE."-Ciay's recent speech at
Columbus, Georgia.
"H gcaNemea rW not nllo,r Us 10 hare black
shares they must lei as hare trhiie ones; for WE
CANNOT cur OUR FtREwooD, AND BLACK
OUR sHors, and HAVE OUR WIVES AND
DAUGHTERS WORK IN THE KITCHEN"
- Clap', Srlci 1919.
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them that that the TARIFF bait is not
sweet enough to tempt me to go for
Henry Clay, who goes for "whte
Sldrery," if he cannot get black slaves
| have seen enough of Wing love for
the poor man in their base conduct in
Rhode Island, where they have imprison-
ed poor white men for holding public
meetings to express their sentiments in
political matters; while at the same time
they passed laws to allow the negro to
vote, cannot vote for Clay, because
he goes for bank that will be ruinous
to the people, and which will make the
erich richer and the poor poorer" in
short renounce Whiggism in toto, and
intend to vote for the "Young Hickory"
of the west, and George NJ. Dallas
JOHN CONNOR.
Camden county, June 25th, 1874.
The following, from young and very
worthy mechanic of this city is "short
and sweet" 1t shows that the deceptive
bait of "two dollars day and roast
beef" held out by the Wings, is proper
ly understood by the "bono and sinew"
of our country,
CAMDEN, June 81, 1914.
This is to certify that in 1910 | voted
for Harrison and Tyler for the Offices of
President and Vice President, but now
go for Polk and Dallas.
LEWIS S. GAWOOD.
To Mr. Mickle.
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GIVING IT UP.

The Indiana American, coon paper
that aided in the election ofGen. Harrison,
seeing that the West and South are now
rallying for Polk, as they did for Jackson
and Harrison, mourns over the gloomy
prospect IN the following dolefuI strain and
tone of despair;
''lIe (Clay) never received the vote of Ohio OF
Indiana and it is worse than idle to calculate that
he erer wiW. We have heretofore excrled all our
strength for the election of Henry Clay-and we
now believe him superior to any man living, but
it is worse than folly to endeayor to sustain him
whom the people have so often condemned, "-Ia-
diaAh american, coon.
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OBI'TUA

At all times death is serious moment
in the events of Mans existence, for his
existence does not end with the throwing
off ol this mortal coil, lie is destined TO
live on, and on through an eternity of be-
ing. Our Town has been lately clad in
mourning by the visitation Of this event in
the closing of the mortal career Of Thomas
EMERsoN jr, on the 18th inst. under cir
cums,ances Of painful nature. He was
on, simply pleasure II p Of few miles
only, to meet with returning packet
boat, when that returning boat was to be
the fatal instrument on which his career
was terminated by the disastrous breaking
of the canal in consequence Oft the flood
which has latel spread over our valley.
Mr. Emerson was aged about 81 years, a
native oithe State Of Vermont, and son Of
Thomas Emerson Esq. at one time, one Of
the most wealthy citizens Of New England
and at present resident oil Albion in the
State Of n, y. Thos. Emerson Jr, was
educated at the highly respectable military
School of Mr.. Partridge in Vermont, SO
well known as one Of the first disciplinari-
ans in military tactics in the Union. The
young men with whom Mr.. Emerson Jr.
was in the habit of daily association will
miss him from their social board and by
this painful event learn a lesson of the fral-
ty Of human life aud the uncertainty of,he
continuance Of those social enjoyments so
well calculated TO impress the mind with
m indifference in regard to death. This
death was doubly painful sudden as it was,
and entirely unexpected on the part orall
who knew him, and al who were with him
in the exciting moment which ended in
his death and two other persons, None Of
us can desire such death; rather would
we be surrounded by those we love and
have the hand of devoted affection close
the windows through which our souls had
enjoyed the sight Of natures beauties and
honest and sincere friends of our daily as
Sociation. For this reason we deplore the
manner Of his exit, aud consequent loss Of
a good hearted aud amiabIc young man
may his associates learn wisdom from this
bereavement His distant friends may
rest assured that they have the symps,hies
ofthe citizens Of Logansport in this I'M
looked Tor cause olsorrow and mourning.
LQgapypOH Int, June, 81
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THE COON HUNT.
To Mr. Nlickle

Twas on n clear and clOudess night
When moon and stars were shining bright,
That, on LIMB she same old coon,
Was humnng to hiusei this tue;
Gle, out the way, you're all unucky,
Clear the track for old Kentucky,
Get oul the way. you're all unIuCky,
Clear tie track for old Kentucky.
Scarce had he closed his churlish song,
When, wandering through the woods along,
y hunter came from Tennessee,
And P6LKED the coon dow from the tree.
Go home, said he, TO old Kentucky,
And clear the track for one more lucky;
Go home, 90 home, to old Kentucky,
And clear the way for one more lucky.
That same old coon was 10th To 90,
Aud in his eyes stood tears of wo;
But then it clearly was no joke
The words OF that young hunter, Polk.
Go home, 90 home, TO OLD Kentucky,
And clear the way for one more lucky,
Go home, 90 home, to old Kentucky,
And clear the way for one more lucky.
The coon he growed and shook his tail,
And started like sulky snail,
But Hickory PoLEED the beast along,
And cheered him up with this same song:
Get out the way, you're all unlucky,
Clear the track for old Kentucky,
Get out the way, You re all unlucky,
Clear the track for old Kentucky.
T.Ncudrk MorniHg Pos
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AN ELOQU ENT PICTURE.

We extract the following from the re-
cent address of the Hon. George Bancroft,
the distinguished historian, delivered at the
Democratic Mass Meeting, at Concord, n.
H., on the 9th of June. Praise from such
a source is precious, indeed
an presenting to you the name OF James
X Polk of Tennessee, for the Office of
President, my first word," said Mr.. Ban
croft, "is this---nIs PRIVATE LIFE Is PURE.
From boyhood, the career of James X.
Polk has been unsulIed. At the UNIVERSE
,y he was noticed for his sobriety and dill.
Gcnce, obtaining the frs, honors IL his class
Educated in the bosom of a pious family,
and in the Episcopal Church, he has ever
by his example manifested, by the most reg
uar attendance, the trucst respect for
the institutions of public worship. He
is ignorant of any game of hazard; he
knows nothing Of cards; his hand
speak on authority of men of honor, who
live near him, who knows him well, and
WOulu llOl ucCclNc lnc-NfS mana mas UfF-
e. been raiScd against the life Of his tci-
iOm.m0n. Without taking the pledge,
and without pretonsion, he abstains from
the use of ardent spirits, and illustrates
by his example the virtues of strict tenn
perancc. In word, his private charac-
ter is unblemished as a man and a chris
tian. | say this reluctantly. Religion
is the very best possession in the world
and the last to be spoken Of 1t should
dwell quietly in the heart and rule the
lic mot to be hawkcd about as COM
modify; nor secured up like a rusty
buckle for protection; nor be worn over
the shoulders like blanket for deien-
&C." have said this reluctantly; but
silence on the present occasion might be
msntcrpretcd, and it is due to our can
didate to say that his integrity and purity
and attachment to his early instructions
in religious duty are such, that in The
present conrdsS he does not need to HIDE
HIS LIFE HIND THE SCREEN OF ANOTHER
MANS sANCTITy"
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The following fable beautifully illustrates the
manner IN which the modern wing party cndeav
ored to possess themselves of the hane of Demo-
crai.
| ny G, W. wINsLOw.
TUNE" Rariop."
woodchuCk once travelled the country all over,
| TO find location where grew the sweet clover:
AT length made selection Of one choice and fair,
Aud dug him hole after much toll and care,
Saying now then the clover will grow,
And I'll be as happy AS Billy Barlow.
So after he'd got every thing to his notion
And had fair prospect Of getting promotion,
While gone out to banquet and take the fresh air,
"A skunk took possession his DO unry to shae,
Saying tins is quite lucky for me,
The woodchuck wont fight ne, no, never,
not he.
Get out o! my disgins, said chuck to his neghJor
You shall not enjoy the fruits of my labor,
lhe skunk then made answer for you | don't
care,
Pm fixed to my liking, you'll find room elsewhere;
with our tribe all things are fair,
We steal, rob, and plumber, and thus get our
share.
The woodGhuck who hating 10 how 10 interiors.
''o'"hS sun HuIc lHUuSH us shuHhlSl rOslGilOfS,
Prohosed TO submit the matter 10 three
vi Their neIghbors, whose verdict was final TO be:
Ills sknnkship unto tins did agree.
The woOdchuck not dreaming more trouble
TO see.
The question referred to these three then in session
Was, who of tenement should have possession?
Instead of deciding the matter that way,
'"Is Il true woodchuck hole they merely did
say,
1'he Judges then went their own way,
Surprising their yerdigi had settled the fray.
tn N says AIr Woodchuck, without more delay
Clear the coop, Mr. Skunk. and get ou, Of the way
The Court has decided the case in ny favor,
so pack up your duds for don't like your SAVIOR,
The skunk says no, I've the luck
For have quite lately become woodchuck.
Kalamazoo, June, IS44
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WILLIAM +. PARKER.
AlmOncSOn, Janc l2th, lS4I.
ind net HROMcI

.fnd get HnOfher.
We have since the above, received the
following from well known aud highly re-
spectacle citizen of our own county. The
honest yeomanry are every where desert
ing Clay, and coming out for Young HEX
ory.
Mr.. Mickle: Sir, As am informed tina,
the Clay wings claim me as supporter OF
the Jockey Of Ashland" ] take this meth
cd Of drawing from their vision this decep-
tive veil. True, in 1910 | voted for Gen.
Harrison, but have become entirely sat
isfcd that Henry Clay is not fit for the high
and responsible Office of President of the
United States, and as an honest lover Of my
country, cannot vote for him. He is a
man that has changed too often to be trust
ed with the destlnles of this great country.
One ofthc cardinal measures of the Clay
ties seems to be the rags for the working
men, and gold and silver for the rich nabob
or in other words, that gOH and Siicn
are too precious far the mechanic and la
JOrer to use. JAMES STERLING.
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POLK'S LETTER ON THE TARIFF.

i =
Let every freeman in Vermont read the
following letter of JAMES X. POLK, on
the Tarif-thc question on which the
wings at the north arc cndcayoring to
make political capital. Here the wings
declare that the democrats are opposed
to a tariff, while at the south they are
cursing them for the evils of tariff
Mr. Polk comes boldly forward, and gives
his views on this subject clearely and en-
plcitly, which show that he is in favor OF
just such tariff as the democracy of the
Union have contcndcd for-of the same
views as were expressed by the Demo-
cratic National Convention at Baltimore
the same views that the Democracy
of Vermont are in favor Of and desired
to see carried out-a tariff that will
protect the WooLGRowER, as well as the
Manufacturer. He is in favor of tariff
that affords FAIR and JUST PROTEC-
TION to all the Grcat Interests of The
WHOLE UNION embracing AGRI-
CULTURE, MANUFACTURES, the
MECHANIC ARTS, COMMERCE and
NAVIGATION" What more do our
faecmen want? Nothing: it is all they
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The Nashville Union has the following
beautiful tribute to Col. Polk:

'N IHlNIl lIdS INC lOIIONlUH
beautiful tribute to COL Polk:
ENCOURAGEMENT TO HUMBLE YOUTH.
Every body in the country whose lot is
cast in a station encompassed with difficult
ties, may well take encouragement from
the example of Col. Polk. His boyhood
was spent in the humJIest walks Of life,
and was devoted to the severe drudgcry of
daily toll. His father was a surveyor;
and in his Surveying excursions it was the
business of his son to attend him for weeks
together, IN travers!ng the rugged cane
brakes which then covered the country,
through all kinds of weather, 10 take care
Of the pack horses and camp accoutrc-
ments, and TO prepare the scanly meals for
the company. BY strict adherence to
virtue. and close and prompt performance
Of all his duties, he has risen, at the age of
lorty-nlne years, to the high distinction of
being the standard-bearer of the great dem
ocratlc party; and in November next will
be chosen to the highest Office in the gift
offreemen. Thus are virtue, honesty, and
perseverance rewarded"
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Hang out your Banners; on the outer wall,
The cry is still they come

The cry is still they come
Week before last VIC published letters
from Messrs Parker and Sterling, re-
nouncing the cause of Clay. Last week
by the license as we supposed Of Mr.
Fox, an influential Wing of Haddon-
field, We announced his change TO De-
mocracy, which he had publicly avowcd
and now we lay before our readers two
more letters from two Camden Wings,
who will hencelorth go "Pork and Dol
lars" to the death. This makes fire re-
nuncations in this immediate neighbour
hood, fonr of which we have announced
in compliance with the written request
of the persons making them.
To The Editor of the Eagle:
Mr. Mickle-Plcasc state in your val
liable paper for the satisfaction of whom
it may concern, that | have renowned all
allegiance to the party calling themsel-
YES WnIcs, and who profess to be exclu-
sively the poor mans friends. In 1910
| was caught with that "t,co doIims a
day and roast beef" bait, but | promise
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sE1Mr. Clay was twice a regular can
didate for the Presidency in by-gone days,
and twice was he regularly and sgnaIly
beaten. On another occasion, wiz when
the convention met at Harrisburg in 1910
to nominate candidate for the Presidency,
he was Shovel aside as among the una
vailabIes, and the Hero of Tipecanoe was
substituted in his place-Next fall, he is
to run the gauntlet again, and then he
will be POikcd off of the Turf forever.
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Henry CLAY BOUGHT BY THE BANK

Every body knows or ought to know
that Henry Clay was once most violent
opponent of the Z. S. Bank. In 1911 he
made Il mastery speech against the cxpe-
diency and consttutionality OF bank
Well, what then! Soon after he was
elected attorney to the bank and received
SEVENTEEN THOUSAND DOL
LARS for his services. This silenced
Mr.. Clays opposition, and ever since he
has been the advocate of a U. S. Bank.
o! the potency OF the almighty dollar.
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Look on this Picture!

The Savannah Republican, a leading
Clay paper at the South, few weeks ago,
remarked:
ave DENY that Mr. Clay or the wings
of Georgia, whose candidate he is, seek
for the establishment of PROTECTIVE
TARIFF, but adhere to the principles OF
the COMPROMISE ACT"
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LINES ADDRESSED TO A YOUNG LADY
ON THE DEATH OF HER CANARY BIRD.


o where is the song, which that beautiful bird
Each morn carrocd forth, from its musical throat
where is the strain, which with rapture we
heard,
Peallng forth in its widest and merriest note?
All, hushcd is the voice of tina, delicate creature,
It's melody shall thrill US with pleasure no more,
The GOODNESS of Deah hath encrced each feature,
And closed the dull eye, which was sparkling be-
fore.
Blu. mourn not dear Lady, for its spirit hath flown
TO land which is farer, and br ghler than ours
Far richer and clearer, shall be It's sweet tone,
Ringing out from the shade of those glorious
bowers.
o tram thy young heart for that happier sphere,
And list TO the teachings which Truth hath &C.
vealed;
Then joyous thy birds sweetest song shalt thou
hear,
And the wounds ofhy spirit, forever be healed.
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wish, it is all they have asked.

wish, it is all they have asked.
Is this the free trade the feds have beer
endeavoring to cast on Mr. Polk' lfsC
let them do their worst: with these prin-
I.ciplos POLK & DALLAS will be tri.
umphantIy elected, federal ialschood to
the contrary Notwithstanding,
Columbia, Tennessee, June 1911, 1914.
DEAR Sal have received recently several
letters in reference to my opinions the subject
of the tariff, and among others yours OF the 3Oli
ullimo. My opinions on this subject have often
been given to The public. They are to be found
in my public acts, and in the public discussions in
which have participated.
am in favor of a tariff for revenue, such n
one as will yield sufficient amount to the T'rea-
sury to dcfray the expenses of the Government
economically administered In adjusting the de-
tails of revenue tariff have heretofore sane
toned such moderate discriminating duties, us
would produce the amount of revenue needed, and
a the same time afford reasonable incidental pro-
lection to our home industry | am opposed TO Il
tariff for protection meIelv, and not for revenue.
Acting upon these general principles, it is well
known that gave my support to the policy ofGen,
against the tariff act OF 1928. I voted for the
act of 1882, which contained notifications of some
of the objectionable provisions of the act of 1928
As a member of the committee of ways and means
of the House of Representatives, gave my assent
to bill reported by that committee in December,
1882, making further notifications of the act of
1923, and making also Determinations in The i'm
position of the duties which it proposed. That bill
did not pass but was superseded by the bill com
monty called the Compromise Bill, for which vo-
ted
In my judgment, it is the duty of the govern
ment to extend, as far as it may be practicable TO
do SO, by lis revenue laws and all other means
within its power, fair and Just protection to all the
great interests of the whole Union, embracing az
rlcuture, manufactures, the mechanic arts com
mcrce, ond navigation. | heartily approve the
resolutions upon this subject. passed by the demo-
cratic national convention, lately assembled at
Baltimore.
4 ,yi,h
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Col. Polk is not only not ducllist, but
was instrumental, more than twenty years
ago, in procuring the passage ofa penal
statute against duelling IN Tennessee,
which has had the effect of nrresiing the
practice in that State altogether. Not an
occurrence of the kind has disgraccd the
State since lis passage.
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| am, with great respect,
DeaI Sir, your oh i serv't,

JoHN X. KANE, Esq, Philadelphia,
The following are the resolutions of the demo-
cratic national convention, referred to by Mr. Polk;
"1haI justice and sound policy forbid the FEEDER,
al government 10 foster one branch of industry 10
the delriment of another or 10 cherish the inter.
esls of one portion 10 the injury oranolher portion
of our common country; lhat every citizen and ev-
cry section of the country has a right 10 demand
and insist upon an equality of lights aud privileges,
and to complete and ample protection of persons
and property from domestic violence or foreign
aggression
"lhat it is the duty of every branch of the gov
eminent to enforce and practice the most rigid G.
economy in conducting our public affairs, aud that
no more revenue ought TO be raised than is rcquir-
ed to deifny the necessary expenses ofthc govern
inent."