The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1855-11-01
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Y | did not expect to trouble you or the
readers Of the Standard again, by motto.
Ing the slang and yulgarily Of The editor
of the Macarthur Democrat; but as he
appears 10 think he has got the animal
tame, | would just say to Mr.. Bralton
that the animal is not entirely subdued
yet, and 10 beware, as it is death on green
things, especially when they are as ver-
dent as the editor OF the whiskey organ
of Vinton county. acknowledge that
/ was mistaken whep | predicted that
Hard would get a maj jority in Vinton
county but when | stated that the edi
tor Of that little low vulgar sheet had
never been known TO publish bat one
truth, l stated what every man that is
acquainted with Bratton, or knows any
thing of the character of his paper, knows
10 be true. Please Mr.. Bratlon to inform
your readers OF any one truth (where mat.
ter of fact was involved( that has ever
been published in your paper, save and
except the one expressed in the following
brief but comprehensive language, and
y how true. The editor OF the Demo
crat is Jackass." But forgive him 0
shades of Blackstone, he knew not what
he did; the first and last truthful sen.
lence that he has ever published. May
it perpetuate his memory till his paper
shall pass into the hands Of some one
who will give matters OF the same Sort
Are the readers OF the Standard apprised
of the fact that this same Bralon by a
small majority, was elected Prosecuting
Attorney of Vnton county. But it may
be asked how it came that man Of the
character Of Bratton, who does not pos
sess the legal ability to fill this or any
other office, who never was employed
as attorney in any case except in some
low vulgar dirty case that no respectable
lawyer would be employed in. Has the
Democratic party Of Vnlon county come
to such pass {? Well, can assure the
readers oil the Standard, thai the respect.
able portion of the Democrats Of Vnton
do consider themselves bored over the
election of Bratlon; they have generally
elected men in this county who are hon
est capable and true; but no man pre-
tends 10 claim any of these necessary
commodities for the Prosecuting Attorney
elect Of Vinlon county and the great
secret of his election may be explained
by stating the fact that the doggery an /
whisky influence of both parties was
thrown for him. am aware of the fact
that some respectable Democrats did not
erase his name, and we heard the reason
expressed frequently on election day that
he would not get one-!ourIh the Demo-
cratic strength in any township in the
II county; and by carelessness in those who
were opposed TO his election in not eras'
ing his name, one of the best Of lawyers
was defeated, and the Jack elected, to
the disappointment of every body but
doggery keepers aud grog bruisers. But
understand that he has the promise OF
the legal advice and counsel OF an emf.
nent old lady living in the eastern part Of
this county, who is to attend to all buai-
ness Of Importance, and also to take the
editorial management OF the Macarthur
Democrat; therefore we expect all who
violate any law. BY keeping doggery,
getting drum; theft, robbery. or any other
crime, TO be dealt vita by E. A. Bratton
Il Co., in the latest and most approved
style. REPUBLICAN.
CLINTON TOWNSHIP Oct. 22. 1866.