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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1863-10-21
A Republican Outrage.

A few evenings since, an incident oc-
Cured on the Toledo train, while ap-
preaching this city, which aptly illus
trates the mean, intolerant spirit that
actuates the Republican party during the
present campaign. One of the male pas
sengers-a Republican-took upon him
self the trouble of canvassing the car, for
the. purpose Of ascertaining its political
complexion. In the course of his rounds
he came upon wounded soldier to whom
he propounded the question: "Whe are
you going to vote for-Vallandigham or
Brough2n The soldier replied that he
was not resident of Ohio, and could not,
therefore, vote at the coming election; but
that if he could, Vallandigham would be
his choice. Then you are damned trai-
tor 'retorted this valorous, "loyalr" and
patriotic member ofthe Republican party
The poor soldier, being wounded and
very weak, was unable to resent this bru.
tai insult, and was therefore, obligdd to
quietly submit thereto.
For Republican, or anybody else
however, to call soldier-grievously
wounded while fighting for his country
a traitor, because he would not vote the
Republican ticket, was too much for those
present to bear, and several gentlemen
rushed forward to infict summary ven.
geance upon the shameless Abelitionist--
threatening to throw him from the car
Others, however, wisely interviewed to pre-,
vent these extreme measures from being
carried out, and quiet was finally restored
By the young soldiers side was his sis
ter who wept bitterly at the insult to which
he was obliged to submit. al
We hear every day instances of Repub
canintolerance hatshould disgust ever,
person-no matter to what political part,
be belongs-who loves fairness and de
ccncy. It will not always be endured
! Cleveland o., PlaindcaLer.
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WHO ever heard of a Republican riot,
or of disturbance and violence at the hands
of Republicans? They have ever been
men of peace, seeking the triumph of
their principles only in peaceful, lawful
ways.-N. Y. Tribune.
Let the "Jerry rescue" mob answer !
Let the Sims mob answer
Let the Anthony Burns mob answer
Let the guilt of the murder that rests
on these men answerl IA lciSf1.
Yea, verify They break up peace
meetings by mob violence, and stop the
exercise of their boasted right of free
speech by force They commit murder In
the streets of Boston-an infuriated Alb
clifton mob, in their determination to
override and trample on the laws of the
land; and this is what you call seeking
a triumph of their principles in peaceful,
lawful waysl'' ~
And pray, you complacent dog, you,
who YVES it that got up the John Brown
riot few years ago in Virginia?
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American Opinion ON the
Polish Troubles.

New YoRK, October 5.--The Tri-
bune's special states that gentlemen who
are accustomed to watch the current of
European politics, and are in receipt of
private correspondence from well informed
sources abroad, predict great and general
war growing out of the Polish question,
which will convulse Europe by next
spring. It's believed at St. Petersburg,
that Russia will then have one million
men under arms, and will be prepared for
any emergency.
It is conjectured here that the true ex-
planation of the appearance of Russian
vessels of war in our waters is to secure
them from being blockaded in home ports
as was the case during she Crimean war.
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NUMBER.
"A DastartiIy Ontrace. :.

r. ~, - y =
Up Saturday Iastthere wssa Democratic
meeting at Hillsboro, Washington county.
Pa. : While the speakers were sddfessine
the crowd, anumber a OF eovarflly villains
who disgrace the Uniteo States uniforII,
fred into the crowd, Consisting OF sBeu,
women and children, seriously wounding
several persons. One man was shot
through the side, and it was thought
could not recover another man had half
OF his ear shot off. and o third had q ball
sent through his wrist. No sooner had
the sneaking scoundrels discharged their
guns than they took to the woods. They
were closely followed by an enraged
fcorwd of Conservatives, who succeeded
IN capturing three of them. and bringing
them back near the place where the
meeting was being held, The crowd.
soon swelled, snd three stout ropes were
secured and threwn across The limbs of
the same number Of trees. The ropes
were about being, adjusted. when the
Hon VIM. Montgomery, leader of the.
Conservative party of the country, noun
ted stump and begged the crowd TO
hand the rufians over to the civil authori.s
ties. assuring them thatjustice would be .
neted out to them. After much persua-
sion, the crowd released the men and
came to the conclusion to abide by the
decision of the Courts. While opposed
to mob law, still we are of the opinion
that there is a point where forbearance
ceases to be virtue. We would COM,
mend the action Of the Conservatives, Of
Washington county. in allowing these
men trial, to the radicals in this and
all other sections of theeountry.-Rsya-s
ter, Oct 13h. .e' -.
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From the Dayton CO.. Rmpire.l q
The Exile,s Heart Beats for
Liberty Extract of a Let
ter from a Polish Exile to
MIR. ValIandighaIn-Read
and Reflect

In these tragical times which shroud a
peoples glorious past in agloomy present
and doubtful future; when the life-blood
grows chilly in the veins of those who love
their country because of her liberty, and
love liberty being PATRIOTS; as the terrified
passengers on board a sinking ship in a
boisterous sea, when looking to the threat
ening sky, whore all is dark, and over the
agitated deep, to behold nothing but de-
struction Of man asd mans make, as the
distant appearance of an isle or sudden
sight of rock is hope to their stricken
hearts, so now the eyes of all patriots, the
world over, turn to the rock of civil liber-
ty appearing in Ohio, above the storm of
ruin. 81, ~ ass
ana a native of Poland, and though
from cold climate, my heart beats warm
for the cause of liberty and humanity.
l thank God / am one of the people.
Having seen you, once heard you speak,
it was enough for me to be Democrat.
But when that fragrant outrage committed
upon your person-nay, upon US, and
struck me like thunderbolt, first with
surprise and amazement, then with dis
trust and dismay, passing from shivering
cold to passionate heat-mute and trem-
bling all the time-when others whispered
1 only CRASHED my teeth and clenched my
fist; when others sympathized, my heart
wept; and this in free Americal Oh, heaven!
Poland struggles and America bleeds, and
Kosciusko dead and Washington forgot
ten! There the cause of people, here
the cause of the world; there the fate of
a nation, here the destiny of mankind!
To serve the world ] have enlisted here;
my duty compels me to do all can in the
peoples cause for liberty. The issue has
been made-a people gasps. Only few
more days of sunshine and nation lives;
but ah a cloud, and liberty diesl Obi
how much there is at stakel Alas, that it
ever had to come to thisl From what I
have seen we have reason to be hopeful
Let us then trust, sir, that He who directs
the thoughts of men, the events of time
and the destinies of nations, will, in His
infinite mercy, yet save our distracted
country and restore their noble defender
to an oppressed people!
Sir, excuse this boldness of an unknown
to address himself, stranger, thus to
you; and please accept my avowal, that
henceforth, come what may, live or die,
sink or swim, perish or survive, whether
victorious or defeated, I am, sir, your
friend and servant, @
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Clerical Tyranny.

The following conmunica tion has bee
sent us for publication by very respect
bile and truthful citizen of this State, who
says he can substantiate what Is below
related en- the best authority. In the
name of Him before whom all must be
judged, what is human society coming to
in this land Of Bibles? What preacher
will allow us to sit one hour in the sane
tury, erected for the worship of the most
High, and teach men only repentance and
n new life? Such men are needed at this
time. Circleuille Democrat
WAPAKoNETTA, OHIO Aug. 29, 1868.
Friend Doane III avail myself of the
opportunity of dropping yeu few lines
to let you know how things are progress.
ing in the church out here in old Au-
glaiEe. s E G&
The following is statement made to
me, Cat my request,) by Mr.. Jeremiah
White, highly respectable gentleman.
formerly of Pickaway, now Of lAuglaize
county, Ohio, stating how he was reliev-
ed of his duties as Local Minister ofthe
Methodist +. Church The Methodist
f. Conference met at St. Johns, Auglaize
county, on the 18th day of August, 1863.
Mr.. White was present for renewal of his
License as Local Preacher.
First Question, by P. E. Hiram Shafferr
lis there anything against Brother
White2
A. (By the preacher in chargs) Moth
ing. IKE 9
Mr.. White was then called, and the
following conversation took place:
2. Brother White, are you a Union
man? 55t..,.
A. Yes.
Q. Are you war man?
A. Yes.
Q. Are you in favor of a vigorous
prosecution OF the war?
A. Yes.
Q. Are you going to vote for vallan-
digham?
A. Yes.
Q. Now, Brother White, do you not
think that you will become embarrassed
in preaching as you know, that nine
tenths of the Methodist Ministers are op
posed to Vallandigham2
A. No, sir, should not; when preach
endeavor to preach the Gospel.
The elder then said Vallandigham is a
traitor and in league with the South.
The elder then asked the question with
regard to Whites qualifications, etc., as a
Local Preacher.
A. (By the preacher in charge,) Bro
ther White is possessed of all the gifts
and graces necessary to qualify him tor
local preacher, but cannot conscien-
tiously vote to license any man who is a
supporter of Vallandigham.
A vote was then taken to license White
which stood seven for and five against
him; large number refusing to vote
The elder then informed them they would
all have to vote or leave the Confer
ence. A general discussion then en-
sued which resulted in large number of
the members leaving the Conference. The
second vote was then taken, which stood
six for and six against White; the Elder
then decided against White.
l will here state that preacher White
had given entire satisfaction throughout
his circuit. Not only White, but all other
ministers, who declared their intention to
vote for Vallandigham, were sent home
without license. These are facts which
can be proven. Respectfully yours,
@ ID k w
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Hon. W. T, NOBLE Of Tifin, when
a short time since addressing public
meeting, was interrupted by an Abolition
lists, whe put this interrogatory to him
as sumner: "How do you propose to
get Mr.. Vallandigham back in case he
should be elected? Mr Noble promptly
replied-"Why, my dear Sir, we propose
to dress him in . military cloak and
Scotch cap and run hin through BY night"
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4oettg
lFrom the Philadelphia Age.l
THREE HUNDRED DOL.
LARS MORE.
THE ooNscRIp1s LETTER TO A. LINCOLN

We send you. Father Abraham, three
hundred dollars more,
To spend on shot and shoddJ, and tc
drcnch the land with gore;
And to heighten your enjoyment, while
the cash you're counting in,
Will tell you how these funds we're raised
to lavish upon sin;
And may be, Father Abraham, you Il
know what we deplore.
When you shall learn how comes to you
three hundred dollars morel
WRITTEN ON THE FIRST PACKAGE OF
THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS. aqr
/ come, sweet Father Abraham, three
hundred dollars more; &
A hardly earned, severely kept, and much
regarded store,
From day'to day, from week to week, for
eight long weary years, 1-e+
The toiler and his sickly wife, in sufT Firing
and in tears,
By painful patience, piled me up, for days
when clouds should lower. zE
There clutch me! Father Abrahaml three
hundred dollars more!
WRITTEN ON THE SECOND PACKAGE OF
y 4 y RI 81
THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS.
/ am herel o Father A abraham, three hun
dred dollars morel
l greet you from the prairie broad, on
-, Plates productive shore
A friend of yours, who negroes loves, re-
80 .ceived me for his fee,
When he stole and sold an African to a
mild -eved Gherok ea.
He despoiled Border Rufian of slaves
full half score;
And thus comes, Father Abraham, three
hundred dollars more!
Written en- the Third, Fourth and Fifth
Packages sent by Contractors.
Good morning, Father Abraham, three
hundred dollars more;
I'm pleased to see you look so well, for we
have met before;
| m o the unfailing stream that CHASE is
sending forth,
To ray for shoddy and horse beef a. more
than they are worth;
And as that stream must aye be full, must
still benignly POUR,
just take me, Father Abraham, three hun
dred dollars more
Written on the siath Package of Three
hundred Dollars.
come in sorrow, Abraham, three hun.
- dred dollars more;
I've been where tears, in rapid drops from
dim eyes running Der,
Told of the sisters struggles, of the or.
phan's poignant pain,
While was scraped together, that the
brother might remain.
I had TO think their misery would be ad
ded to your score,
But they sent me, Father Abraham, three
hundred dollars morel
Writtea on the Sevenh Packagc Of Tire
Hundred Dollars.
Receive me, Father A braham, three hun
dred dollars more;
To make my sum has brought, l know
want to a poor mans door;
As all he got for his only horse, and hi
few sheep and kline,
With half his crop, is here iuclosed in thi
| small band of mine.
The early, trials of his life again must b.
gone 0 er,
BIT you have here your tribute-thre
| hundred dollars morel
POSTSCRIPTUM.
And thus, D t'ather Abraham, some il
your millions more;
They re gaily paid by "shoddy," but tn
toilers :esl them sore; M
Now quick, collect your taxes, and let u
comprshend ss7a o. 2 tsr
The breadth and depth of this great poo
pel aud read 1.-The bitter end;
And the sound that first will greet you o
ge the drsary Stylian shore. Ifs
Will be, . Father Abraham, "three hun
dred dollars moref'
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Business Cards.
l,l,liill Agency

The subscriber has 70 rmed partnership
with AspREws VAseicKLs and AcCoY OF 20
lumbus, for the prosecution OF all mintafy
claims whatever, such as BACK pay, nodn's
Prnsions, &c. DC. The long experience ana
extensive practice of this FIRN VIII u Is noPeu
secure public confdrnce The suoscrioer VIII
attend At his ofice on Main Street, Woodsnei"
nsarly opposite Dr. Smiths.
EDWARD ARCHB0LD.
w 1854 emo. Atty at Law.
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~ An Eastern editor says that man
got himselfinto trouble by Marrying two
wives.
Shouldn't wonder Heard Of many a
man getting iptc trcuble by marrying one.
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n@ Secession. says Prentice, is avery
good thing to seccde from; the rsbeliisu
is an excellent thing to rebel against and
abolitionism a capital thing to abciishs
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AN AMERICAN WAR WITH JA-
PAN # fg I.

With war at heme, we should suppose
that it was scarcely politio to commence
one at the other extreme of the globe,
butt advices from Japan show that an
American war vessel has been making war
upon the japanese forts, and sunk two of
the Japanese war vessels. The last ad-
vices rendered war between the Ja-
panese and England and France very I'M
minent; but it scarcely seemed possible
that the FIRST outbreak of fhostilities should
be on the part of the United States. The
account is somewhat disconnected and
confused, and the Immediate cause of the
hostile demonstration is not mentioned
It is down TO the 29th of July. The
previous accounts, to the oath of June,
which were received through the favor Of
gentleman in Japan, represented that
the first indemn ty demanded by England
for Outrage upon British property had
been paid, but ON the same day a notice
had been given that all foreigners must
depart from the country in. thirty days.
The notice came from the Japanese SEN
ate; who had passed it at the instance Of
the Milkado or spiritual Emperor, the
Tycoon, who had made the foreign treaties,
being under arrest. They had refused to
rive up the murderers of Mr.. Richardson,
aud tn. British Admiral had determined,
on the 18th, to land force at Kanagwa,
and take possession of Yakahama.
There were thirteen British vessels oi
war at that port at that time. The United
States steamer Wyoming was to go with
the American Minister on board TO Ma
gaski, to look after American interests
and it was said that the officer in command
had given an assuranceto the French Ad
miral that he would participants in any
demonstration against Yakahama, to the
extent of defending American life and
property, and cooperate with him if the
war was made general against all foreign
ers. It is not surprising, after this viii
iingness exhibited by the American com
! mander to join in hostilites, to find tina
he has actually begun them. The imme
date cause appears TO have been firms
upon an American ship, for what caus,
does not appear. We are toe far of I,
i Judge of the necessity of the act of hos
tility, but it seems to have been done will
a will, for the Japanese forts were silehced
and their vessels sunk. The British ais,
appear to have been engaged in, attacking
other batteries, SO that We suppose thi
war is geneaal one, and the Japahes,
| had determined to annul all treaties what
ever, and enforce the order against all for.
eignsrs. Philadelphia Ledger.
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A prudent perssn knows when 10 b
serious and when 90 be cheerful. 4
When to be Jealous and when To be
moderate.
When to be deliberate and whom 10 BE
in haste. E'sf g t95 2as
When to speak and wllento be silent
When to reprove and whsA to cen
mand q ssfSls
When to give and when se withhol&
He can, with good grace, become the
object of contempt or derision. .ae7E
For, by his prudent timing Of every
wsrd and action, he aprers to eseh impair
tial spectator
Serious, but not dunpishi
Cheerful, but not frothy; = . i.sl
Jealous, but not frothy; eiiisiifiss I'D
Modest, but not relax; u g4sss ca
Deliberate, but not lasy; .i..-. ...f s.ab
Active but not rash; ,-
Singular, but not nice;
Courteous, but not cringifg; het Ia 20
Noble, but not prohd; ~ sa.s u sas
Frugal, but not miserly; s,a,st.sa lc s,..s
Devout, but not saperstitieus
Resigned, but not negligent;
Fixed, but not dogmaticalj taE s9s''a
"a Liberal. but not prodigalis ss1 =
He speaks, bt, not talkatiye; aaqal4i
He keeps silence, but not sullanj RAJ.
He reproves, but breaks not the head
lie commands, but puffs not up; -,
His words are few, bar they are Ike
nails fastened in a sure place. slgogq sis
In moment of forgeifulness he nsys
indeed, be betrayed into improper action,
but he improves even by his blunders.
whilst with shame he recollccts them, aud
resolves against the like failures in the
future. lyGj3 i4 .st 81 nDisaFil1sf
He mortifes his lusts, mcderstes his
passions, and maintains life of COM
munion with God
tH~There Is among us an otninous and
desperate symptom Of people rnshing TO
ruin. There isa mutual admiration Of
shame. Shame and semsgogues and spec
ulators, combine to keep zach other in
ceuntehance. The man who makes the
most money Is the loudest patriot. Tho
cohesive force of public plumber creates .
force which, By its own testimony, eles
Yates itself to virtue, TO grow rich out
of the government is taken as proof Of
merit, and the greatest swindler 10 the
highest dignity. a.sf1 feseiS
- ts-s-
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Judges Swayne and Swan say
Soldiers Can Only Vote In
their Precincts at Home.
rFrom the Ohio Stat: Journal, October g.,
VOTING IN CAMP.

VOTING IN CAMP.
The question has been many times ask
ed, Can the soldiers in camp, vote at the
State election, not being at their homes 7
The subject being one of doubt, Governor
Dennison has submitted the point to emf
nent counsel, who have returned to him
the following professional opinion: .
"THESTATE OF OHIO, EXECUTIVE
Dept, COLUMBUS, 0cT. 7.a1861. (
To His Bxcellency, VIM. Dennison, Governor:
"We have examined the subject to
which yours of yesterday relates, and in
reply have to remark: - sy..a
"1. There is no special statute In Ohio
relating to the voting of persons in the
military service of the State or the United
States. aaa rr s.s.fsi7
"2. The fact that persons are in camp,
as volunteers, operates in respect to their
right of voting in the same manner as
their absence from home for any other
"3. They can not legally vote, except,
at their respective places of residences, as
designated by the laws on that subject;
they may vote BY being allowed to return
to their homes, not otherwise.
81. 1t is to be regretted that the legis-
lature has made no provision on the sub
iect. In the absence of such Legislation
and the general laws apply, and the re-
suits we have stated are in our opinion
inevitable. Very respectfully,
~ "N. FL. SWAYNE,
81. r. SWAN"
The above opinion of Judges Swayne
and Swan, was given to Governor Denni-
son on the eve of the election in 1861.
1t was not only considered the law on the
subject, but acted upon, SO far as we
know, by all the Judges of elections In
the State that year, and is the law yet as
to residence The Constitution of the
State of Ohio contains these provisions:
"ARTICLE v. h @
aELEoT1vE FRANCHISE.
"SEcTIoN /. Every white male citizen
of the United States, Of the age Of twenty
one years, who shall have been resi-
dent of the State one year. next preceding
the election, and OF the county, township
or ward in which he resides, such time as
may be provided by law, shall have the
qualifications of an elector, and be enti-
tied to vote at all the elections"
X x
s'SEcTIoN 5. No person in the military,
naval or marine service of the United
States, shall, by being stationed in any
garrison or military or naval station within
the State, be considered resident of this
State
At the last session of our legislature a
law was passed authorizing the soldiers to
vote in their camps, whether stationed in
or out of the State of Ohio, but not at
township or ward polls near which they
may be at the time stationed. This late
law does not, therefore, authorize the sol
diers to vote outside of ftheir places of res.
iden.e. for tickets not of their own eoun-
ties, nor for any others, at such polls.