Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1868-09-10
To the Editor Of tae Belmont Chronicle:

SIR-K. K. DIS of Washington Town
ship, have got their soap machine in
perfect running order, and challenge
competition. On the. evening of 9th
ult., they held meeting, at which they
proposed to sound their key note. AS is
the custom here, a good1y number of
Union men went to hear it, expecting of
course that the key of the base would be
C(more) and the air Blair, but in that
we were sadly mistaken. Their prelude
commenced on F(inance) and concluded
on Niger, which prevailed throughout
their soft soap orations, composed ex-
pressly for that occasion by the Unbeun-
ded las it were).
There had been some talk of a Joint
discussion of the issues of the day by
the Democratic and Grant Club, of this
Township, but no definite arrangements
had been made. The Dems. had circu-
lated the report that we would be on
hand that night. Of this we knew
nothing, only what had come to US in
directly. z. Wilson being the only
speaking member of the Grant Club
present, they thought it a fitting occa,
sion to force fight, and he did not feel
disposed to haul down his .colers (Red
White and Blue and leave the field, SO
the fight went on, S. ID. Talbot and VIM.
Armstrong led the faithful. The first
named gentleman las 1t Were) led the
assault, making an attack upon the fin
anees, which accomplished nothing ex-
cept to compel Wilson to lead the next
assault. This was not difficult matter,
as Mr.. Talbot had exposed their position
at some vital points. He said: II a0ould
rather iIatralst the sOeJfdre of this nation
to the intelligent rebel, a0bose hands are
get red a0ith the blood of oar 81artyyed
soldiers, than to the loyal men OF the
Soaa1t, agho are simply 7aiggers and carpet
bdgqers.n All who remained loyal in
the South during the war, are eiassed
by this popular Democratic leader las 1t
were), with niggers. Since he eyinces
such hate toward Sambo, it is not diff
cult TO see in wnat esteem he holds loyal
men. Many other expressions similar
to the one quoted were made. His op-
ponent met them boldly, and exposed
their whele scheme. Blair's letter was
craned down their unwilling throats in
\ style more forcible, than agreeable
The record of the Z. K. DPS was held
up in all its herrid proportions, and their
fully established. To concii-
ate the soldiers he said, "You shall not
be forgotten, but shall ever be kindly re-
In reply to this the con-
duct of the last Legislature Was cited,
and several other acts of kindness
which the Democratic party is guilty of.
The soldiers saved us from the awful
of Democratic rule, las it
were), kept the old flag "mast head
ligh,n and we say as was said to them
hat night, that ''By the eternal their
memory shall not perish, neither shall
he fruits of their victory be lost"
Mr.. Armstrong followed, attempting
IS he said to reply to Wilson's speech
The only atteHpt at reply was TO try to
clear up the wonderful expense of their
Legislature. He admitted that the ex-
oense had been increased little, but TO
balance this they had retrenched State
to the amount of one million
dollars annually. This was simply as
erted, 10 attempt madezto prove it
His speech consisted mainly in charges
lgainst the Congress of the United States
or "shearing the Supreme Court No
,ase was brought to prove this, and we
'nly have his word for the truth of it,
While we have abundant fact to prove
he contrary. He also boldly asserts that
heir Legislature passed no laws dis
any persons, but did not at
empt to prove it.
When he got through instead of hear
ng the opposition, he again introduced
tlr. Talbot, who knowing that they
ould now prevent Wilson from speak
ng again that evening, went on and
made good Democratic speech, but
which all men vino have any respect for
heir country, or whose hearts possess
ne spark of patriotism; would consider
disgraceful. ......
All those who want to hear live Dem
cracy from 'live men," come to Wash
ngton Township, where they keep the
enuine. Y. BLUKOTE.
P. s. As it is near the time now,
yhen the Fairs and Mass Meetings will
e held, throughout the country, we in
lite the attention of the Yankee Soap
nan, to come down and get supply Of
he newly invented soap, which excels
II Others, its "Unbounding influence, as
were" makes it really the Ne PlaS
Tltrd soap OF the day. Three applica-
ions warranted te remove every vestage
loyalty in its worst chronic form. For
be recipe we refer you to the speech of
he patentee, published in THE BELMONT
'HRoNICLE of the 9th ult. He furn-
'hes the soap fat, and his partner, whom
re have had occasion to mention, furn-
hes the Niger wool, having lately en-
loyed one on his primises who can sup
ly the genuine article in sufficient
uantity to make enough to purify the
alton but who furnishes THE BEL
ONT CHRONICLE, we have not learned
ct. Any persons having supply OF
will get good price for
hem by sending them to the proprietor
the soap factory.
Samples sent free ON application.
Address
Unbounding Influence Soft Soap Co.,
Mills, Ohio.