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The Election in ohio.


With the nomination of the Radical
ticket ou the 18th inst, the campaign in
Ohio will have commenced. The issue
then will have been Joined, and the work
of organization and preparation must be
made. The issue cannot be evaded. 1t
is upen the amendment to the State Con-
stitution proposed by the Radical majori-
ty in the last. Legislature, to strike the
word "white' out of the CONSTITUTION Of
Ohio, and while thus enfranchising the
negroes, the amendment disfranchises
thousands of whites, and among them a
large number Of soldiers who fought in
the Federal army during the war.
The Democracy are opposed to this
amendment, and the Radicals are in favor
lof it.
Connected with State issues are those
of National politics, such as the military
despotism bill, the National debt-its
payment, and the subject of taxation il
all its phases.
| The aim will be to bring knowledge
of these subjects home to the considera
ton of every elector in the State. W.
cannot impress upon our Democratic
L
friends too strongly the necessity OF pro
viding for thorough and eaIcly canvass
by the ablsst speakers in the party, and
for the general circulation of the Demo:
cratic press. Steps should be taken to
have series of meetings in all the coun-
ties, and clubs should be formed to lay
before the people journals that are adyo-
eating the success of the Democratic pol.
icy and ticket.
Our information from friends in all
parts of the State, whom we see person
ally, as we'll as from the numerous letters
we receive from our subscribers, is of the
most fattering and encouraging charac-
ter. All agree that. judging from their
own localities, there has not been SO heal
thy a tone of public sentiment for years.
That strong political reaction is going
on no longer admits of doubt, and the
impression is<becoming general that,with
proper efforts, we shall carry the State
triumphantly. To do this, active and en-
ergetic work is required, and we believe
that the temper and spirit Of the Democ-
racy is such that that work will be per.
formed.
The times imperatively require that a
change should be made in the Administra-
tion, and that an entirely new and differ
ent policy should be adopted, if we would
avoid general bankruptcy, public ruin
and distress.
To the Democracy, then, throughout
the State, We earnestly appeal to com.
mence an active exertion in the canvass,
and to press on the Democratic column to
the yictsry which is within our grasp
Gin. Eng.
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Facts to be remembered.

When Horace Greeley signed his name
to the bail bond of Jefferson Davis, the
whole Abolition pack, or to use his own
language "a concentrated howl of denun-
citation and rage was sent up from every
side against" him, aby the little creatures
whom God, for some inscrutable purpose,
permits to edit a majority of" the Radi-
cal journals, and they 9enounce him with
out stint or mercy, as traitor, and in
league with traitors.
Years ago, when this same Horace
Greeley, published in his Tribune the
Address to the American Flag, one verse
of which reads:
"Tear down the Haunting lie,
Half-mast the starry flag,
Insult no summers sky,
With HATES POLLUTED RAG
Not a single press of his party ever
gave him mild rebuke for his deep In
suit to the Star Spangled Banner
Statesman.
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washington items.

WASHINGTON, June 13.-A prize fight
between Collyer and Aaron occurred at
Aqua Greek this morning, and lasted
about two hours. Sixty-eight rounds
were fought. Aaron won first blood and
first knock down. Subsequently he stood
on the defensive till the close Of the fight,
and played the drop game. Collyer's face
was beaten to a jelly and his left eye
completely closed. He came up boldly,
however, every time until time was call
ed on the sixty-ninth round, when he
was too weak to respond. Aaron was
then declared victor. Immediately af-
forwards he tainted and was laid side by
side with Collyer. 1t is generally con-
ceded that Aaron had three ribs broken
four rounds before the close ofthe fight.
1t is estimated that several hundred
thousand dollars changed hands on the
result Of the fight.
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The Coming Crops.

From all parts of Ohio, the word is,
the crops have not looked better for
years, This includes fruit as we'll as
grain.
The Pennsylvania papers concur in the
opinion that the coming wheat crop in
that State, viii probably be the largest
ever harvested. 1t is the opinion Of ex-
perienced farmers that the new wheat,
if the crop proves to be as good
as is now promised, will be sold as
low as one dollar and half the bushel.
The best wheat is now quoted at 1925
the bushel.- Statesman.
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GOV. wells Elected -Sileridan'sO Or
der--Gov. Flanders Takes Pos

Gov. wells Elected -SEleridan'sO Or
der--GOy. Flanders Takes Pos
session.
NEW ORLEANS, June Sat half-past
nine this morning Breyet Brigadier Gen.
eral John W. Forsyth, of General Sheri
dams staff, called at the Executive Office
in Mercer Institute and informed Gov.
Wells that he was the bearer of a written
communicable to him from the General
commanding, which was found to be as
follows:
HEADo'Rs FIFTH MIL. DIsT.
NEW ORLEANS, June 8.
To Mr.. ] Madison Wells, Ex-Governor of Lou
isiana:
SIR: Gov. Flanders has just informed
me he made an official demand oD you for
the records of the Office which you have
heretofore held as Governor of Louisiana,
and that you have declined to turn them
over to him, disputing the right to be re-
moved from Office by me, which right you
have acknowledged and urged on me up
to the time of your removal. Therefore
send Brevet Brigadier General j. w
Forsyth, of my staff, to notify you that
he is sent by me to eject you from the
Governors room forcibly unless you con-
slider this notification an equivalent tc
obey. P. HI. SHERIDAN,
Major General Commanding.
After reading this communication, Gov
Wells answered as follows:
Gen. Forsyth-Sir: I surrender only
to the sword
The Governor then called upon Judge
Ryan. Of the parish of Rafdas, TO bea1
witness to what he had said. Without
making any response whatever, Gen. For
syth withdrew. The new appointee oi
Gen. Sheridan then took possession Of
the Executive Office.
Ex. x.Governor Wells has consulted with
eminent counsel as to what coGrse to pur-
sue at law.
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NJ The Treasurer's Office is daily
crowded with taxpayers, paying the tax
on the rich mans bonds. The poor man
daily tolls and sweats in order that the
rich man may take his ease. Are moi
the beauties Of Radical Republicanisn
expensive ones2 How long will you con.
sent to pay for their exhibition? When
you arrive at home examine your pocket
books and count the difference between
Democratic and Radical taxes.
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The PEoPLE's VERDICT. No one need,
suffer with the Piles. ". w. Bebee, far
mer, near Kalamazoo, Mich, says, ssafter-
suffering intensely with the piles fore
thirty years, one bottle Of DR.. Strick-.
lands Pile Remedy cured me. G. L.
Glass, GAINESVILLE, Wis, says one bottle.
cured him and his brother. A. Fl. Rose,-
Postmaster, Peru, o., says it cured him
in few days. may28tf.
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Old Thad. the old Rad says:

ST have not abandoned the detormina-
ton to procure small homesteads for the
freedmen, to be furnished by their rebel
masters whom they conquered at our re-
quest"
They conquered The negroes con-
quered! What do you think fit, white
boys, who were in the service? Thad
Stevens is fthe christian statesman OF
Pennsylvania, according to some.
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@The approaching campaign in this
State will decide the fate of the Consti.
tutional Amendment, and whether the
White man shall retain his supremacy as
rulers, or whether Negroes shall make our
laws. What say you White man, are you
ready to say the ignorant black shall be
considered your equal? Speak at the
ballot box.
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B9 We fear there are several Re-
publican editors in tLis district who come
within the scope of Horace Greely's
compliment to the alittle creatures whom
Heaven, for some insorutable purpose,
permits to edit the Union Republican
Journals"
We are too amiablo to make the appli-
cation.
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The National Intelligencer has the

The National Intelligencer has the
following:
We have authority for the statement
that at very recent consultation of the
of the Cabinet it was decided, that the
military officers in command Of the five
districts into which the ten unrepresent,
ed Southern States are divided have no
power to remove civil officers deriving
their authority from the State Govern
ment as now organized. The question
we understand, had more immediate ref,
erence to the removal Of the Governor
and other civil officers of Louisiana by
General Sheridan, but of course will APP
ply to the action of the four other COM
manders.
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B@We are often asked the question /:
aWhat party will win this fall" Our
answer invariably is. "The Democracy
will carry the State by large majority,
which we as honestly believe as we be-
lieve there is a Supreme Ruler over
III
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MUsKlNGuM CoUNTY-Hon. D. E.
Lynn has been renominated for State
Senator IN the Muskingum District, and
HOBS H J 5sFstt and Edward Ball for
Representatives.
That's the way to do it. We see the
DemoofaoJ thrppghohtvthe State are put
ting forr#adthcif bestmen. Ohio is to be
fedeemsd !. -
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~ 1t is pleasant to recommend real
ly meritous article, hence we ask those.
suffering from Dyspepsia, Nervousness.
or Debility, to try DR.. Strickland's s Ton,
ic. DR.. b. M Sans ordered s4 worth
for j. G. Hays, Decatur, Ala. Z. Hart
New York City, says sic cured me; where
can I get it for my friends?" Thus they
write from all quarters. may28m1.
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MexicO--HighIy Important Proc
lanatiOn by lIaxinilian--Terri-
BILE DenunciatiOn OF the Enper-
or Napoleon.
New ORLEANS, June 10.-Despatch-
es from Mexico to the I'd of June have
been received. The following procla-
nation had been issued by Macmillan:
"Countrymen: After the valor and pat
riotism of the Republican forces have
destroyed my .scepter in this place, of
which tenacious defense was indispen-
sable to save the honor of my cause and
of my race; after the bloody seige in
which the Imperial and Republican sol
diers have competed in abnegation and
boldness, / will explain myself:
"Countrymen: came to Mexico, not
only animated with the best of faith Of
insuring the felicity of all and each Of
us, but called and protected by the EN-
peror of France, Napoleon the Third.
He, to the ridicule Of France, abandoned
me covardly and infamously, by demand
of the United States after having useless
ly spent forces and treasure, and she'd the
blood Of her sons and your own. When
the news of my fall and death reaches
Europe, ,allthe monarchs Of Charlemagne's s
country will demand of the Napoleonic
Dynasty an account of my blood, of the
German, belgian, and French blood shed
in Mexico. Then will Napoleon the
Third be covered with shame from head
to foot. To-day he has already seen his
Majesty, the Emperor of Austria, my
august brother, praying for my life to the
United States, and myself prisoner of
war in the hands of the Republican gov
ernment, and with my crown and with
my head torn in pieces.
sCountrymen: Here are my last words.
/ desire that my blood may regenerate
Mexico, and serve as a warning to all
ambitious and in ncautious princes; and
that you will act with prudence and truth
fulness, and ennoble with your virtues
the political cause of the flag You sus-
tain.
"May Providence save you, and make
you worthy Of myself.
(Signed) MAMMALIAN
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CONSTITUTION, ART.
5 SEC. l, Gas it isl
Every white male
citizen of the Uni
ted States, of the
age of twenty-one
years, who shall
have been a resi-
dent Of the State
one year next pre-
ceding the election,
and of the county,
township, or ward
in which he resides
such time as may
be provided by law,
shall have the quail
ifcations of an cleo
tor, and be entitled
to vote at all elec-
tions.
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DEMOCRATIC STATE TICKET


For Governor,
e s ALLEN G. THURMAN,
II. of Franklin.
.1n4 lieutenant Governor,
DANIEL s. UHL,
- Of Holmes.
M Treasurer of State,
&C.. FULTON,
Of Crawford. :
Auditor of State,
s asaa JOHN McELWEE,
sut 81 of Butler.
Attorpey General,
FRANK. II. HURD,
sss of Knox.
saes Supreme Judge,
THOMAS NJ. KEY,
of Hamilton.
fcomptroller of Treasury,
WILLIAM SHERIDAN,
Of Williams,
Member Board PublicsE Works.
Art Il UR HU GH ES,
of Cuyahoga.
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THE SUBSTITUTE.
Every male cit;-
zen G. tie United
States Of the age
of 2l years, who
shall have been a
resident of the State
one year next pre-
cedlng the election,
and of the county,
township or ward in
which b e resides
such time as may
be provided by law,
except such persons
as have borne arms
in support of any
insurrection or re-
bellion against the
Government of the
United States, or
have fed from their
places of residence
to avoid being draf-
ted into the militia
ry service thereof,
| or have desertedthe
military or naval
| service of said Gov
| erument in time of
war, and have not
| subsequently, been
honorably dischar-
| ged from the same,
| shall have the quail
ifcations of an elec-
| tory and be entitled
to vote at all cleo
| tIons,
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The Proposed Change i'm the State
Constitution.

In order that our readers may see the
nature of the proposed Radical negro
suffrage change in the Constitution of
Ohio, we give the section that it is de-
signed to tstrike out, as compared with
the substitute they want in:
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GRAND GOLD MEDAL


A similar testimony was awarded in the
same State in 1865. This machine is regard
ed by thousands, who can speak by expert
Hence, as
THE BEST IN THE WORLD.
It is manufactured by the Incorporated
company of
c. AULrMAN & Co, CANTON, OHIO.
Price lists, deseriptivs pamphlets, posters
and circulars can be had at all times from the,
manufacturers or tkeir agents.
JOSEPH FRAME. Aye,stp
For the counties Of Guernsey Noble and Non
roe. P,0, address: Gihsons station G. o.
Il. e. iunelSw4-
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The question will be on the substitute
this fall. Those who are against it, and
for white suffrage, as at present, will vote
"No!'
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Illinois and RIiSSOuri--Inamens
Democratic Gains.

At the recent election for Supreme
Judge in the second Grand Division Of
Illinois, composed of twenty counties, the
Democracy elected their candidate, Judge
Walker, by 1850 majority, in District
that gave an Abolition majority of 3,044
last November. A change of Z, 7,6z4 votes
in seven months is sufficient for all prac-
tical purposes.
The Missouri Republican thus chroni-
cles a recent Democratic victory in that
State:
"The Radicals of Belleyille received a
drubbing yesterday which they will re-
member. The Democrats elected Wild
ings by majority of 15O-a gain Of 700
since last fall. The Democrat says the
Democracy is a corpse! But it sloshes
around the Radicals in fatal style"
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They are paying so cents for wool il

They are paying 0U cents Ier WOOL IL
GAINESVILLE.
The King Of Abyssinia remains true
to his declaration Of love for Queen Vic
toria, and declares he will hold the En-
glish Consul in prison until she consents
to give him her hand
The editor Of the Lawrence (Kansas)
Tribune says that in one hour he counted
on one dry, sandy ridge, ten hundred
thousand million grasshoppers, and left
some uncounted.
The farmers in Delaware comfy, Iowa,
have just discovered that they have wheat
for sale, and are disposing Of it at 81 so
bushel A few weeks ago they refused
to sell at 81 90.
It is understood that Secretary McCul-
loch contemplates an early and pefma-
Inent reduction of the force employed in
| the Treasury Department., in consequence
of rapidly diminishing business.
A boarding house at Mehonoy Plains,
Pa, which was built over mine, recent
ly sunk into the earth to depth of sew
enty feet or more, by the caying in of the
leOl =, - sns Als ~ So a., -
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ing, anu nsus sle.. ss.aps. ne oas'y
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e.setsu sns son'sseagna. a'ssluel n,0
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Thsre is no danger in sending yoag
subscriptions for the SPIRIT in the mails.
Send your money and We will stand the
risk.
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The DEMOCRACY are i'm Favor OF

The Democracy are i'm Favor of
Representation in Congress by every
State.
s. Immediate union on the basis of the
Constitution.
Opposed to usurpatiOn of undelegated
power by Congress.
Opposed to military despotism in this
Republic.
Opposed to Congressional force bills to
establish Negro Suffrage.
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a@-In Chicago, corn that sold for 81 10
per bushel the third week in May, fell to
80 cents per bushel on the 9Th of june
"a difference of 20 cents in less than
three weeks. Goodl
Oats, which sold for 80 cents on May
28, fell offlto go cents on juno ga diff
ference Of &c cents in few days. Bet
ter and better.
Rye, which sold for 81 81 in May wan
ted purchasers in June at SI02-ffty-
five cents difference. Splendid, this.
Wheat No. 2 Spring, which was quoted
at S2,85 per bushel in May, sold as low
as 81 90 in June---a decline of 95 conts.
Hurrah. and tiger.
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state senator.

The Guernsey County Democratic Con-
seition, which convened on the 10th
inst, recommended Hon. William Law
renee for State Senator.
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BJoel LINDSAY, of Albion, N. Y,
who whipped his own child to death, has
been allowed to plead guilty to man
slaughter in remote degree, and let off
finally with the scandalous ine of $3.50.
This factis more disgraceful and atrocious
than that of the murder, because there is
no passion or excitement present in it
The community which can tolerate child
murder under circumstances of such bar.
barous inhumanity isworse than the child
murderer himself. All crime is more or
less the product of the feeling Of the.
people among whom it takes place, and
reflects their moral condition; and this
rule would seem especially to hold good
in the case Of Albion, ten Of the jury be-
ing for acquittal on the original indict-
ment.
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~ Subscribe for the SPlR1T and if
you are dissatisfied at the end of the year
we viii refund the money with interest.
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( pA-Address all orders and letters,
"The Spirit Of Democracy"
WooDsFIELD,
MONROE County,
Ono,
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Weodsfield. June IS. 1867.

A union of hearts, union Of hands,
A union that none may sever;
a union Of lakes, union of lands,
The AMERICAN UNION FOREVER
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ARadIcalRebellion A in tennessee.

WASHINGTON, june S.-The armed mi
litia of Tennessee has entered upon its
anticipated work of attempting to carry
the election in that State at the point of
the bayonet. 1t is using the arms dis
tributed by act of Congress, and does not
seem to be intimidated by the presence of
Gen. Thomas. Letters are coming to the
President giving details of these outra-
ges; and to-day citizens of Tennessee ar
rived to solicit Executive interference
the moment the President returns.
GEN. SHERIDAN, THE RADICALS, AND THE
PRESIDENT.
The handful of Radical Congressman
remaining here are making great deal
of noise over the course Of General Sher-
idan in Louisiana, and unhesitatingly de-
clare that if the President dares to re-
move Sheridan, or to reinstate the dis
placed civil officials in Mobile and in
Louisiana, that Congress will be summon
ed on the 9th of July in full.force. Let
ters and kilograms to that effect are being
sent from here.
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New YoRK, June s.-Calvin NJ. North
rup was yesterday sentenced to 12 years
in the State prison for an attempt to muir
der his wife by poisoning, in West Ches-
ter County.
Ninety-nine one thousand dollar bonds
are recently reported missing from the
Treasury Department. No clue has been
discovered.
Amount of gold in the Treasury at
Washington s1OO091, 900, Of which
SIS, ,337, 900 is represented by gold GER
tifcates.
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PARIS, June Sit is ascertained that
Bergouski, the Polo. who attempted the
life of the Czar of Russia by shooting
him, had no accomplice.
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DUBLIN, June 6.-The party of Feni-
ans who were arrested few days ago
while attempting landing at Dungarvon,
County Of Waterford, say that they were
from Boston, Massachusetts,.
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LONDON, June 6.-Lord Mas, the
chief Secretary for ireland, announced in
the House of Commons to- might, that the
sentence of all the convicted Fenians had
been commuted.
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LONDON, June 8,--Information has
been received in this city that the eyacu-
alton of the fortress Of Luxemburg will
be completed by the Prussians next week.
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goetieat.
FASHION ON THE BRAIN

1t seems to me the women now
Dress up most awful queer,
In narrow skirts and little hoops
How funny they appear!
Their hatI they friz in fancy shapes,
I've laughed and laughed again,
To see how queer the women look
With chignon on the brain.
Last night 1 met little Miss
Rugged up in wondrous style,
She had little bonnet on
That really made me smile.
Twas made smaller than cabbage leaf
Dried up for want of rain;
How very queer the women look
With bonnets on the braini
They say they wear their dresses short
To show their pretty feet, tH
But II their shoes are No. rs,
Extremes will never meet:
And when they wear their dresses long,
And dragging in train, g.
] always think Of been-poles with
Gored dresses on the brain.
Oh, well, this IL curious world,
False teeth, false calves and oh! ~
They speak OF palpitators, but
The truth do net know;
But let them wear whate'er they will,
Remembrance is in vain,
And they are really charming with
The fashion on the brain.