Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-07-24
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In passing through Eastern Ohio, on the
Central road, the traveller cannot fail of
being delighted with the smoothness of the
road, the elegance of the cars, the polite
attentions of the conductors, the sublimity
OF much of the rural scenery that sur
rounds him, as well as with the high cul-
ture and prosperous condition of the coun-
try in general. Wheat has not been 80
abundant for many years; no weeyil, no
rust, no blight of any kind; very plump
and sound; shocks thick, covering the
ground in all directions. Corn excellent;
oats also; and there seems to be no scarcity
of hay. 1t requires an immense amount of
this to feed the hundreds OF thousands OF
sheep that are kept in this part of the
State; but the rapidity and ease with
which it is harvested with the mower,
raker and pitcher, is noted instance OF
j the triumph of mind over muscle. The
1 mower and raker ride like gentlemen now
through the field, and the pitching, too, is
all done by horse power, to the great relief
of man. s ii
The city of GAINESVILLE, at which we
stopped short time, is improving rapidly,
and we were glad to see that a fine new
depot building has just been f1nished-a
matter of no little Importance to the trav-
cling community. This city is most favor
ably situated for both commerce and man
ufactures; and I am pleased to learn that
its citizens are alive to their interests, and
are doing much to make GAINESVILLE one of
the most fiourishing places in the State.
The Democracy here is aa fait. Led by
such men as the Balls, the Blocksoms, the
Jewetts and the Jameses, with the Irvines
and the Gales at the press, it must ever
be potent for good, and terrible clog on
the wheels of Radical ruin and rule. Mus
kingum county will give tremendous
the anti-bondholder ticket, this fall.
Reader, mark this prediction. Ye Courier
tremblel yes2 - - - Z
How remarkably last election has inn
proved Radical manners. Till then you
exposed yourself to insult from some shod-
dy or shoulder-strap, did you but ask the
paper boy for such journals SIS the STATES
good, sound, Democratic periodical, from
which to get the news OF the day and the
doings of your party. Seldom, indeed,
could you then obtain a journal of this kind
on the train. Or If you did some she or he
''loilist" would insult you for the purchase
But o, how changed nowl These Dem
ocratic papers are the most plentiful and
10 IF m NOR, x,,oof Euorxybolry <le'
them with avidity, and shoddy, ashamed,
hides its impudent face. Yes, what
change did last falls election bring to pass
What an improvement in botE the manners
and the morals of certain fanatical women
and meni -I2 %
On we go past Newark to Columbus,
through as beautiful and fruitful country
for two things-the beauty of its situation
and the strength and purity of its Democ-
racy. Long may it meris this distinction.
Wo, wo to poor Delano, if he have no more
friends in other places than he has here.
Newark almost idolizes General Morgan,
and our friends there say they are confident
that they will increase the large majority
they gave him at the last Congressional
election more than fifty per cent. The
Democratic organ here, as well as in Zanes-
vile, is doing most efficient service in the
poor mans cause in this campaign. MOI
Democrat in these counties should be with
out these journals. 5zl zs.sg all sued3@aa
Columbus is most noble looking little
city. Its wide streets. majestic capitol,
elegant campus, fine churches, massive
public edifices, and beautiful private resi-
aences, make it not only credit to the
State, but one of the most pleasing places
to visit in the West. Especially does it, do |
a sound Democrat good to come here. Here
Is the residence of the noble Judge Thur |
man, and such political giants as John G. |
Thompson, Bingham, Converse, Col. Baber,
and Innis, Flood, "Spivins" and hosts of |
others. The influence of such men, in such |
positions as they hold, over the party, is |
most potent for good. 'hd
Spivins is a jolly fellow, and were
sure his good wife would not see these
ines, 1 would say, handsome also, and most |
alarmingly popular with all the numerous
ady readers of the STATESMAN. He is said 4
20 have had full command of all the de-
partments of the STATESMAN during the
ate New York Convention, as both the
,ther editors were in attendance; and a
;ruly spicy sheet he made of it. Long may
lie wave in his beauty and his wit. =, IL
The Pacific & Atlantic Telegraph Com
oany have added a new feature to this city
n the way of an office in the Postofice
buildings. Till this great Company arose,
he Western Union was a grand monopoly,
messages. Thisnew line is owned and con-
rolled by Western men entirely, and has
It's official headquarters in Pittsburgh. Tt
las branches eastward to New England,
md is extending them rapidly westward to
chicago and st. Louis, and southwark to
Iew Orleans and Texas, via Memphis,
Natchez, &c. 1t has lowered the charge on
messages to all places where it has an office
'ne-halG with a prospect of still further re-
Mr.. Williams is chief operator
n Columbus, and a lioe one he is, too. Truly
were the Company in securing /
lis services. And [ can assure the citizens
# this place, and the travelling community
n general, that Mr.. Williams is prepared
o make it to their advantage to patronize
his fine new line, when they wish any,
hing done in the way of telegraphing, as
here will be no delay in either the trans
mission or delivery of dispatches entrusted
Ibis care. His motto is, Excelsior. Down
With all monopolies!
We found the Democracy most jubilant
lere-- over the nomination of Seymour
md Blair. Had Chase been the nominee,
lot one Democrat in five would have voted
or him. And this would have been right.
{ would be thousand fold better for the
,arty to be beaten with Seymour (of which