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The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-10-07
The Life OF Every soldier

IN the Army. from Ohio. il impsrIlled by.
every vote cast for vaiiandighara. Every man
in Ohio who has a son, or brother, or
friend in the army, who votes for Sallandig-
ham yotesto increase The chances that that
son, brother o ffishd may not survive the
war Il is claimed that The election of VAL
landish ham Swonid not weaken OF enibarrass
the general governmsnt Every intelligent
man knows better. Il would encourage the
rebels more than a recognition by European
powers. Tfe rebels, to man, pray for mill
tary success toshep the election of this man.
He is thoroughly disloyal man. An ardent
sympathiser with the enemies of his country.
There is no doubt that heisi pledged. if elect
ed, to array Ohio against the General Gov
crnment as Lieut.. Maury says. he would
seek and find an excuse for bringing the
United States. and the Ohio authorities into
bloody conflict This is his aim ; and those
who vote for him, vote for such a conflict.
Ten days before the combined rebel armies
brought on the battle of the Chickamauga,
and while the rebels were concentrating to
that end, the Augusta Georgia. Constitution
alst said 2
"If Johnston and Bragg can defeat Rose
cruas and Burnside, Charleston still holding
out, or If Lee with his recruited army can
defeat Meade with all the aid of his new con-
scripts, demoralized and disaffected as they
are represented, then we may egpect the most
JavoraJle resuts in the Ohio election and Linz
coln. Congress. But unless Something Of the,l
Kind is accomplished speedily. then a long fare
iaceH to The peace party 2 lLandigham aviA be
defeated, and Uood and has party paralyzed or
overaaoed IN Congress. and peace postponed in
definitely, sOiflout forsgnaid.'
s. Two days after the battleiof Ghiekamauga,
the Richmond Enquirer deciaredi if Rosecrans
could be driven back on Nashville, Vallan-
digham would win easily in Ohio. Lienten-
ant Many, the rebel, writing to the London
Times, in August. declared that "other
agents. than those Of Southern arms were at
wsrk to secure Southern success and inde-
pendence, and named the Vallandgham party
as the most important of them.
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vauandigh am.

Amuseth himself and "friends,'' while in
Canada by frequent epistles. Being refined
and digni6ed gentleman, he always writes in
perfect good humor, and uses arguments, in
stead of resorting to vulgar billinssgate- -
While I" waiting and watching he has thus
written to his votaries in Hillsboro-and
says: i
- Among other things, notice that the
Abolition State Committee havo assigned to.
that dirty dog, John Sherman, the part of
abusing me in the canvass Well, it is all
right That is allthat fellow is fit for. And
it is not the first time that party to suit,
having very bad cause, have employed a
vulgar pettifogger " Just to builyrag the other
side" But it is some credit at least to the
Abolition party, that his meetings seem to be
all as contemplate in numbers as his speech
es and himself are in character.n
Toward Col. Anderson this letter writer is
peculiarly graceful.
see, too, that Charles Anderson is as am
bilious as a "velunteer counsel" )" to outdo
the aforesaid John Sherman. Imake large
allowance for him; because Charles is a very
uncertain quantity Eighty gentleman,
whose brain is not very securely anchored in
his skull-eap. He says he don't like my
slow Dutch name" Well, he does not know
that if the name were dutch" at all, it
would be " High Dutch.' a
e iVallandigham being conncisseur in mat
ters Of etiquette thus mildly complains that
John Brough accepts nomination, and re-
grets divisions in the democratic party.
A unanimous election in Ohio would pro-
duce powerful effect. The efforts, therefore,
to induce Brough to decline ought to be per-
severed in He kao,cs I acas nominated first,
and by the regular Democratic Convention,
and as lifs-long Democrat he has no right
to /" bolt"
Pretty cool, all through, for traitor
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who shan win the Flag.

The gallant Union men of Edinburg, who
wen the Banner Flag, at the Union Mass
Meeting, of Sept. 11-put in the field for
competition on the 18th.
The basis upon which the Flag is put into
the field, is that shall be awarded to
the township making the lnrgest increase in
its Union vote this fall, over the Union vote
for Supreme Judge in 1862.
Let the Union boys bear this inanind. Who
can gain the most votes? Who can win the
Flag? Now to the work
Rally round tho Flag vs., 50
Rally once again,
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The Policy Of the War.

! IF there be those who would not save
ssthe Union, unless they could at the same
'ttine save say cry, do not agree with them.
!" If there be those who want the Union saved
eff there be those who would not save the
Union, unless they could at the same time
q destroy slavery. I do not agree with them.
q Ny paramount object is to save the Union,
q and not either to savs or destroy slavery
LINCOLN.
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work while The Day I i lLasfss

Between this @time and the day of election
thers is much that can be done in every
Township. Let every Union man realize.
this Aid the Township Committees in their
organization. Circulate the Documents
placed in the hands Of the Committeeinen.i
See that ths lists Of voters are complete and,
accurate Canvass every school district. AS
certain the strength OF weakness of every,
point. Strengthen the weak enconragsthes
strong confirm ths hating: decide the,
doubling Pull together, Remember the
gigantic stake at issue. A country to savs or
lose Wide awake. everysman. Expossthe
enemy thetraitor. Gourteraet his schemes.
Defeat him. labor for the country. Swell
the tide Of victory. Work while the day
lasts
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5oi.il asrough,S

Will sustain the Union. As Governor of
Ohio; hswill support the Government with
all his heart and the power placed at his
command. Vote for JOHN BRoueH, and re-
epl,diate the traitar eYALLANDIGHAM,
WHO WAITS AND WATCHES OVER
THE BORDER, PLEDGED-IF ELECT
ED GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF
soIfIo--To ARRAY IT AGAINST LIN
COIN AND THE WAR;
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clerks of Elecfion,

Get the pames of the candidates right.
Get the State ticket right. The Senatorial
ticket. right, The County ticket right In
making up the Poll Books and Tally Sheets,
write out in full the name of every candidate
as it is printed on the ticket Make no mis-
takes, this time.
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Presenting the Flag.

The Banner Flag, put in the field by Ed
inburg, to beawonb by the township making the
largest increasein its Union vote, will be pre-
sentsd, at Union Headquarters, on Tuesday
sths votes from tho townships
are received. Is Is
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A Vote for .yohn Rrough.

Is a vote for the Union, the Constitution and
the old Flag. A3syote for the country, for
.pescss prosperity, happy homes, and the Sc
curity of life, liberty and the pursuit of hap
ipiness. Think of this and vote for John
Brough, and secure the blessings that are
identical with the preservation of the National
80 4s.5 y i
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From the baltimore Clipper =
Important correspondence.
srRrrrsBoRo', Ono. Sept, Is, 1863.

General &. B. Iyler-Str:: Many inqui-
ries are being made of me and others as to
the views you entertain in relation to the
present political issues of the day, 81
Aware of ycur many duties, cannot iex-
pect you to devote the time necessary to "a
thorough canvass of the whole subject .but
beg permission to request that you give me
in general terms, such of your views as time
will permit, to crafty many Democratic
friends. - ass
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LAST woRDs.

Before another publication Of this paper.
the most important syent of the national
crisis will have passed The votes in Ohio
viii have been counted, and the country will
know whether this State shall have pro-
nounced for the government, or by the vets
Of majority of its people dedicated it to the
rebels. p 80 .sss.si.s,4Ils sda fo
The progress of the campaign has devel-
oped a new element among the people Of
Ohio. The monstrosity of this element is
presented in all its naked doformity.s It
wears ne mask--no attempt is made to con-
coal It's hideousness It stands forth in pub
lie places. II insinuates itself into the pri-,
vate walks of life We all know it--weaH
soc it. It is the acme of disloyalty. The
most dangerous type Of treason. The Wild
est. maddest scheme Of depravity. Clement
j l. vallandigham is its representative man
It's architect and its guide. 49,
The loyal people are called upon to put an
end to this conspiracy, here and now. It is
their duty 10 do it, as they value taae memory
Of the past; as they value the liberties and
privileges they have enjoyed; as they appss-
ciate the prosperity that has smiled upon
them. As they have any hope for the flu
ture sas
Let Yallandigham be elected Governor. Of
Ohio, and the State will give its yote for JEFF.
Davis for President in 1864 Let Vallandig-
ham be elected Governor. and Ohio IS at once
arrayed against the Government, and added
to the roll of rebel States. .s. .
Each ono can descry the misfortune and
despair to be entailed in such an event.
That this thing can be-, is. impossible, if
loyal men do their duty. The question to be
solved is simply this Is there integrity
enough in the people to save the Govern
mont as it was founded by the heroes of tAe
revolution
Our brave boys are fighting rebels with bull
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Give a Day to the Country.

! Letevery Union man. work next Tuesday.
There is something every man can do. Go
oths polls early-put in the day. Have a
hand in the work. The perils of the hour,
call for the actien of every true man. Give
tho day to the country. l h s5as
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-10-07
vaIlandigham is a Convicted rrai-

As such he has been banished from the
country He is now serving out the penalty
of his disloyalty. Should he be elected Gov
ernor, his status will eemain unchanged. He
will be convicted traitor, under sentence
still. ~ s@
Pugh and Sam. Cox have programme if
their rebel leader is elected. The reader is
familiar with it. The eattemptedcarrying out
1 of that tiprogramme erects the standard of civ
ilrevolt in Ohio. It brings bloodsfed to our
own doors. This is what jeff Davis wants
and hopes. This is what the Valland;gham-
mers are pledged to attempt. Nothing but
the frisaess of the patriotic people of Ohio
can avert the calamity. Be aroused then
Be true at the ballot-box. Vote for the
5 Union and the annihilation of the entire crop
of traitors and rebels.
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Rally Round the Flag.

8 Let th- old Flag wave over every ballot
box, next Tuesday. That is the emblem of
loyal hearts By that sign let US conquer
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representatives.. 3. d. KNEELAND.ot sa5s.
Probate Judge--0L1vEn P. BRowN. I.
Clerk Of the Court HoRAcF NJ. CLARk.
Treasurer SAMuEL p. HARRIs,jJr assa +
Prosecuting Attorney Harm 9sl
-PERRx P. DAwEEy. .Silszs1
Director acknowledgements W. CoFFfN.
Surveyor LTNToN. 81. .,sxs
Coroner -CHAgNcEY B. CuRTIss. 30.
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NaiII VHCc tISa Ut, -71------1 -
Shouting toe battie-cry of Freedom,

Every Vote for John Brough,
Drives a nail into the coffin of the rebellion.
Drive the nails, thick and fast. Clinch them.
Roll up the vote. Advance the Union col
umn. Let all true men act together. United,
we stand-livided, the country falls.
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.Indges of ElecfiOm.

Look out for ballot-box stuffng, and all the
tricks and games of desperate enemy. Be
on the alert for their wiles- They arc the
parties interested ina.conspiracies. Their
chieftain is aconspirator!
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Tho Union Township Committee men are
requested to send in the vote as soon as the
ballots are counted.
The Union Central COMMITTEES have estab-
lished Headquarters at Days Hall, at which
place the votes will be recsived. ae
fsy Let every township be prompt in respond
ing to this request. By SO doing we can have
tho vote of the entire county by midnight on
the 18th.
Let us urge promptnessin this matter, up
on every township. Bring IN your votes.
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Eolonixing voters.

This is game Of the aneny Look out
for it. See that the purity oflthe ballot-box
is not violated. Phat none but legal voters
put in their ballots. We publish al extract
from the law on this subject. See that time
is taken to decide every case fairly and justly.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-10-07
Union Heasiauarte

DAY's HALL, has been secured for Union
Headquarters. on Tuesday Eve, Oct 18th.
The votes from the townships will be receiy-
ed there, and the friends from the country are
invited to repair to headqaartersSon arriving
in town. a8lf5s sass SIS a5if fi
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SO to the Polls Early.

got IN early. The earlier the better. When
this course is pursued the vote is always
larger and stronger. Goto the polls early.
Stay there an day See that everything IS
done properly. legally, Go b tae polls early.
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New Millinery Goods

M Ms. a: ID. PARSONS has just reeeineo; s 2. ~,
and best stock Of Millinery Goods ever offered
10 this place, consisting of BoGnets ats Nets Head
Roofs, also Corsets Spiral Spring Pads, Bastles,
Hoop Skirts, &c. new style of Hats has already
We have a large supplythe hrst ever offered in this
market. Also, the Rydei, and all of the different
STYLES now worn, both Felt and Straw, also a large
and splendid lot OF Flowers among which may be-
found the new shade OF Leather Color. and We have
silks, Ribbon and Velvet TO match. Every shade Of
Velvet, cut and uncut. In BonBets, have Leather
Colored, Cactus. and Straw, Black and White Straw
Drab, Brown and White. Straw and Jet Ornaments
Plumes. Trim Ribbon of every shade and variety
Quilted skirt Braid, Embroidery Braid. &c. Also
Stamping for Embroidery done ON short notice.
Raveana, September 1th 1865. In > 81
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Died.

CARTs- in RsyeDna. September siss. John Carts.
aged 50 years. ~
BLooD--At the residences Of Dr.. W. Pierce, OF Ra-
VIENNA. on Thursday, SepJembe. 29th, of chronic
dlarrheas re Eliza Blood, wife Of ! r. a. Bloods
3 Of Auburns Geauga Co., aged 40 years
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This Is No Time for Party.

Whoeyer is not prepared to sacrifice party
8 :. organizations and platforms on the altar of
9 :. his country. does not deserve the support
:. and countenance of honest people.''-S. A.
DOUGLAS. 81
80 There are only tao sides to the question
e Every MAJ. must be for the United States or
8 against II. here can Be no nsutraEs in this
..'9saar. Only patriots or traitors"-S, A.
sDeUGLAs.
2" America warts no friend, Acknowledges
the fidelity of no citizen, who after war is
g .. declared, condemns the justness of her
g cause. and sym pathizes with the enemy.
sA1l such are traitors in their hearts.',-S. A.
DoUaLAs. ..f.5s.5@s. ~
z In time of war the Government is entitled
"to the hearty and jealous support of the
/" :. aghole people against the common enemy
JOHN a. DIX, ~ s
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Pr Bnsael.
Married.s

-HANSoM-wA by Rev. & r. fSillett on
the s4ih Inst in Frankiin. o.. Mr.. John E. E1an-,
som, OF e hicago, H., to Miss Betsey Waifrom-
X-CHAPMAN.-on The aosb of September, II :.
village, Mr.. Samuel r. Nix to Miss Tfyphsaa
Chapman. SsF.a a
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Copperhead. are Arm ,krrninns. N.

A rumor has gained considerable currency,
which is believed by many to be well founded
that the standard of rebellion is to be raised
in Ohio previous to the approaching election.
Suspicious movements ON the part of Copper
head leaders in his city warrant us in saying
that there is something in the wind. For in
stance: 1t is welEknown fact that the
Vallandighammers of Columbus and vicinity
are armed and arming to the teethii What
does this mean p Col,na6us City Fact. ssgs.
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THEREs IS to be no new draft. The state
msat of draft Of 100000 more Is an cleo
pioneering cauafd.
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UNION SENATORIAL III
UsIoN couNTx TICKET.

For senator--LurHER DAr.of Portage.
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RETAIL MARKET.
(new wbeai-)

p Per Bdyrci.
white wheaD
Fiour.thriole ex. 6,so
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EGARMENTs MADE no ORDER,
FULI@BEOODED SPANISH ~.
RENO SHEEP FOR SALE.

49, The farmers OF Portage for few days en-
joy opportunity to purcbass these celebrated ehsep.
Farmers he tim to improve your hccks. Cali
the of Chas. 81. Rast wick st CamiIhellsport
WILLIAMS & WRlGHF
sept 50 5-3W fEom VeEmcnt.
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NOTICE IS Also HEREBY GIVEN
7CouN3 etDr nIbs wrga6 a6siaela'-
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oft he
Of anv intention n 1yitbJs , nor yS gwen notice
Sale at Par and until after Ten p Loan from
ri,ap ~ 5,rj.-i, A''Oi 'eu uA} notice has been
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bred Millions of Dollars Nari F leu rs - I've nun
have been aIreal1 -, S''y ruuI hundred Millions
ury mostly within the Iss IoI ana Psd 9o the Treas
mspd rom abroad IA az seven months Inc large de-
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Banking Associations nov, orm;i uIallou py National
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- ~ -, ~ - - =, ,s tnIee m'llions daily, and as
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Christmas Poetry.

No anniversary has ever called forth such
wealth OF poeticll expression, festive, tender,
hopeful and religious, as the one recurring to.
day. The occasion itself was poem, and one
emiuently adapted to our homes and hearts at
this hour, for It betokens not Joy alone but low
arising from sorrow, net triumph merely but
triumph when defeat was imminent At this
season nature seems dead, but beneath her lev
slumber throbs an unquenchable life, which
the sun, long chilled and poworless, is return
ing to kindle into beauty. We do not yet see
the beginning Of the end, but we know that the
silent process has commenced. The gasp of
winter is not BOW or speedily to be relaxed but
the fiery sword that shall sever its strained SIN
ews is already drawn aud cleaning. Beneath
the past beat the pulses of the future, as from
the cerements of a dead Judaism came the liv-
ing Babe whose kingdom is everlasting. This
is eminently the festival Of childhood, for the
hope Of the world is ia its children at this mo-
ment, as fully as in the hour when Herod sent
out to destroy them because the hope of human
tyinvolyed his personal fear. And it is fl