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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1869-12-16
"Heads 1 Win, rails You Lose.

\ The best exemplifcation of this old
motto that we have seen for long
time is the conduct of the Radicals in
They have a right to
and nothing more But they were
determined to carry it any way. 1t
could not be ratified by Legislatures
fresh from the people, therefore it was
submitted in time for the old Legisla-
lures, chosen before it was proposed,
to act in the premises. OF a large
majority of those Legislatures they
felt sure. To q certain extent it was
submitting the matter to packed
jury. Still, with this advantage, it
could not be ratified. There were a
number of Southern States that were
opposed to it, and were certain to re-
ject it. Congress now steps in and
says: "If you do not ratify it, you
shall not enjoy any of the rights of
States in the Union" @-q' -a2
4 In Indiana it was impossible to rat
4ify'it, because the constitutional quo
l;nm, for the transaction of that bust
ness could not he obtained. The
word then wentforth, and was carried
out, to ratify it without the constitu-
tional quorum. 5g
The old Legislature of New York
had ratified it, hut a new one had been
elected that was certain to rescind it.
So 1T is proposed. and we presume
Twill carry, to have Congress enact
THAT no State that has once ratified it
\ will be permitted to reconsider. In
the meantime States which have re-
jected it may thereafter ratify. It is
'sfish for one and flesh for another
It-is the9' 'slittle joker" used in the ras-
1 calls ball game-"Now you see it, and
now you don't! !"-"H Heads win, tails
Eyou lose!1 tits in this manner that
| it is proposed to thrust this amend
4 inent down the throats of the people
Legislation as corrupt, dishonest and
scoundrelly was never attempted be-
\ fore. 1t simply indicates desire to
declare the thing ratified at all haz-
& ard and at all cost. If it is permitted
4 in the future to have any legal valid
+ ity, it will only be by superior force
eEiWhen the force changes it will only
be regarded as nullity and sham
/ Ln0utfer. 4 u 'sse1 1tIis $50
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1869-12-16

The Radical Rump don't like to
face the music and submit their lille
gal and unconstitutional acts to the
decision of that tribunal established
to protect and maintain the Constitu-
ton. Senator Drake, of Missouri,
has introduced bill to take from the
Supreme Court all jurisdiction involv-
ing the constitutionality, of the acts
of Congress; and Senator Summer, of
Massachusetts,, has introduced a prop
osition to take from that Court all
appellate jurisdiction in cases involv-
ing the writ of ha6eas corpus. Why
not dispense with the Court altogeth-
er? The action of these radical des-
tructives furnish abundant evidence
not only that their reconstruction
measures are usurpations and uncon-
stitutional, but that they themselves
are so fully satisfied of the fact they
dare not permit them to como before
that tribunal organized and establish
ed under the Constitution for the pur-
pose of preserving the charter of our
liberties from the usurpations of a
corrupt Congress. lb.a,.f
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1869-12-16
The Cost of the War.

The report o. Commissioners Wells,
TO be submitted to Congress in few
days places the cost of the war down
to June 30, 1859, at over $4,1n,914,-
49S. This vast amount includes the
war expenses and expenses growing
out of the war. To this he. adds the
estimated losses, and State, county,
and town expenses, and foots up the
whole at the enormous amount of
nine thousand million dollars.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1869-12-16
a New way 70 Pay the Publo Debt

Nearly every one has a plan for
paying off the public debt. The latest
we have seen is that of Mack" the
racy correspondent of the Enquirer,
and it is one which seems quite as
likely to succeed as any of those put
forward by the able fnanciers in the
interest of the bondholding aristocra-
cy. This is "Mack's" plan:.
Let some of our loyal Congressman
enlarge their system of private econo-
my to public scale. Let them teach
the nation what they have learned
themselves-how to invest $1,000 q
year and mileage, SO as it shall enable
the owner to spend $4,000 year,
and to save the remaining hundred
thousand of '.accrued interest" Ap-
ply. this principle to the receipts ofthe
Government, and it will be seen at a
glance that the National debt will be
paid off before the Fourth of July
next.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1869-12-16

'sa A NEGRO girl, Malinda Morgan,
who committed the fiendish offense, a
short time since, Of burning to death
the infant child of Mr.. Henry Greasy,
of Bedford county, Virginia, wss tried
by the County Court on Saturday last,
found guilty of Murder in the first
degree, and sentenced to be hung
This was one of the most diabolical
crimes ever perpetrated. In the alb
senee of the family she placed the
child on the fire and held it there .un-
til its limbs were burned off. Hang
ing is too good for such monster
She will probably get pension from
the Freedtneli's Bureau.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1869-12-16
TEE TEE DEMOCRATIC PRESS.
nAvENNA. THURSDAY. DEC. 10. 1869.
The Democratic state Central COMMITTEES
Meeting-The Next state Convention.

The Democratic State Central Com
mittee held meeting at Thurman
Hall i'll Columbus, on Friday, at which
sixteen congressional districts were
represented, and number of promi-
nent Democrats, not on the Commit
tee, from different parts of the State
were present. A full and free inter-
change of views and opinions as to
the political situation was had, and
the indications were all regarded as
being hopeful and encouraging for
the Democracy.
The Committee decided that the
next Democratic State Convention
shall be held in that city, on Wednes-
day, the 1st day of June, 1870, and
that it shall consist of one delegate
from each county, and an additional
delegate for every five hundred votes
cast for Pendleton at the late election,
and a delegate for every fraction OF
two hundred and fifty votes or up
wards. A resolution!was adopted re-
questing the several counties TO make
their county nominations and appoint
their County Central Committee at
the same time that they elect their
delegates to the State Convention.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1869-12-16
The Slaves in Cuba.

Nearly halfof the population of Gu
ba Is composed Of negro slaves. a
war has been carried on there for over
year between the people of that is
land and the Spanish tyrants. The
freedom of the negroes has been pro-
claimed by the Cuban Government
If that government is put down, they
will be continued in slavery. How
many of them have chosen TO avail
themselves of the oeffr of the Cuban
Junta? What have they done for
Cuba, or rather for their own liberty,
in the struggle? Little or nothing.
This is evident from the fact that the
contest is not yet ended, which it
would have been if they had cast
their powerful influence into the
scale. Is race which will not strike
blow in its own behalf when it has
powerful assistance, and when it only
requires such an effort to emancipate
it from servitude. fit for freedom?
WHY NoT.-President Grant says
that the revenues of the Government
are greater than the requirements, and
may with safety be reduced; but he
recommends the postponement of the
question until the next Congress thus
continuing The oppressive bufthen of
taxation upon the people for another
year for the benefit of the New Eng
land manufacturers. This question of
the tariff is getting to be one that
troubles the Radicals not a little.
Many of the most prominent men of
that party are becoming weary of
paying tribute to the New England
lords of the loom and the iron masters
of Pennsylvania.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1869-12-16
T EGAL NOTICE.

H. c. Doolittle, whose place of residence is I'M
known, will take notice that on the 18th day of
fS e oS0 loDS pass Lane tb bOaey fed f III, In
county of Portage and State of Ohio, their peti-
tion against said III. c. Doolittle, and Albert
Doolittle, Andrew j. Pruden and Nelson Doolit-
tie, Executors of ii. Doolttle deceased, defend
ants, praying that property in the hands of said
Executors, belonging to said H. Doolittle, be
subjected to the payment OF the claim of plain
tif1s, against said H. G. Dooli tie, which claim is
founded upon judgment obtained against him
in their favor before Wells Porter, a Justice of
the Peace, within and for the county of Cuyaho-
ga, in the State of Ohio, for the sum of $205, 30,
with interest thereon, from the Bird day of Sep
tember, A. D.. 1869.
The said H. G.. Doolittle is notified that unless
he answers said petition. before the 22d
day of january. A. D., 1870, said petition will
be taken as confessed.
LANE & BODLEY,
Nov % 1860 65-6w
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1869-12-16

A FELLOW who was rebel colonel
during the war is editing radical pa
per in Hooking county, and the edito!
of the Sentinel is going for him. The
test of loyalty with the RAIDS is not the
maintainance of the constitution, but
the uphold:ng of tina party in favor
of destroying that instrument.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1869-12-16
Ravenna, Dec. 8, 1869, 2w.
r GAL NoTI ICE.

10 Lewis O'Neil, who resides in Oshkosh,
Wisconsin, and Henry O'Neil, Francis O'Neil,
Nancy Myers, Lois Darrow Amina Gaylord,
John 0'Neil, Jr.. Matilda Green and Merilla
O'Neil, who reside in Ohio.
You are hereby notified, that on the 9th day of
December, a. D.. 1862 Otis Reed, as Executor of
John O'Neil. deceased, filed his petition in the
Office OF the Probate Court of Portage County.
Ohio, setting forth that he Is Executor of said
decedent's will, that by the terms of said will it
is necessary to sell the real estate of which, do
cedent died seized; That the above named per-
sons are heirs and legatees of said decedent,
that he left the following real estate to-wlt:
One hundred and nine acres situate in the
township OF Rootstown, Portage County, Ohio,
and being part of lot No, 20, in said to wnship,
and being all the land owned by said John
G'Neil, ut the time of his death The prayer of
said petition asks that said Executor may be
ordered to sell said real estate, that the above
persons may be made rarties defendant and for
such other orderand decree as may be just and
proper
Said petition will be for hearing on thesth day
of january, A. ID. 1910.
MI :. OTIS REED, Executor.
of the last will of John 0'Neil, decd.
By Halt & Reed, Att'ys.
Ravenna. o., Dec. 9th, 1869, Civ.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1869-12-16
FOR S allie

A Saw. Mill gearing, with patent muleys,
IA oscillating noddle- pin, all new and of the
latest style, everything complete.
We will sell the Engine and Saw-Mill togeth-
er or separately, We have also 80 feet of three
eleven feet, with finished couplings and heavy
iron pillow blocks, and two nice pulleys, all new
We have also quantity of cast-iron Shafting
and gearing. which we will sell in parcels to
suit the buyer, and set of Blacksmith's Tools
Enquire at the Atlantic Mills, Ravenna.
KING, BRADFORD & CO,
Rayenna, Nov. 1S, 1862 64-tf.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1869-12-16

OF NO UsE.-Several Radical papers
have assumed the very herculean task
of evriting up Buffers character. They
may ec,ite it up, but they never can
right it up, as Benjamin is little too
tough a c,tss for even Radical papers
to write into responsibility. Poor,
old, gimlet eyed Ben's crimes are too
glaring, to be covered up by party
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1869-12-16

THE. SHOE PINcHEs.-Grant don't
like the tenure-of-office act, and thinks
it is unconstitutional, and Says, at
could not have been the intention of
the trainers of the Constitution when
providing that appointments made by
the President should receive the con-
sent of the, Senate, that the latter
should have the power to retain in Of
fee persons placed there by federal
appointment against the will of the
President. The law is inconsistent
government. What faith can the ex-
ecutive put in officials forced upou
him, and those whom he has to sus-
pend for reasons? How will such
officials be likely to serve an admins
tration which they know does not
trust them ?" The reasoning is very
forcible, and just such as Andrew
johnson might be supposed to have
employed when he asserted his con-
stitutional prerogative by suspending
an unfaithful servant i'll whom he had
no confidence, thereby to test the
validity of that act of the Rump
which Grant now regards as against
the designs of5the trainers of the Con-
stitution. And it was for that act
mainly that fruitless effort was made
to depose him, and no one was more
anxious for the accomplishment of
that result than the present executive.
: Let him apply the poisoned chalice to
his. own lips, and drink it to the very
dregs. ~
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1869-12-16

10 FUNDS are being contributed in
New York to defray the expenses of
securing a fair trial of Mcfarland,
who shot Richardson in the business
office of the Tribune. Seth d. Hunt,
one of the most eminent merchants of
New York, has donated $50 10 that
effect, and Amos r. Emo, Esq, has
proffered $I00. It is estimated that
his defense will cost $1,000.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1869-12-16
Farm for Sale.

Ok ACRES of choice land, on Freedom road,
40 about miles from Court House Nine,
acres of timber, rest well improved, Good
frame house and barn. Good well of soft water,
about 20 thrifty apple trees. Abundance of liv-
ing stock water.
For further particulars, call on NJ. Stuart
67-sw. HIRAM CHAPMAN.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1869-12-16
Ladies'. Make Notice..

FTNHE Millinery Stock recently owned by Mrs.
- Allen, viii be open open for sale only evenings
Goods, will find it for their interest to call. We
have a fine large stock of Ribbons, Flowers Vel
vets, Bonnet Silks and Plumes, in fact every
hing usually kept by Millinery dealers, all Of
which will be sold at from one-half to two
thirds their original cost for short time.
t" ..t Y" II. L. PHELPS,
Ravenna, Dec. 8, 1869, 2w. Assignee.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1869-12-16
Ravenna Manufacturing Co.

THE Stockho lders of The Ravenna Manulac-
i turing Co., are hereby notified that the reg
ular annual meeting for the election of Direc-
tors, and tho transaction Of other business 9i
Rsvenna, on the first Monday of January, 1870
att O'Clock, p. NJ
. II. II. STEVENS, Socy
RayennR, o., Doc, 7th, 1860. 6T-8w
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1869-12-16

FEMALE, SUFFRAGE.-Both houses
of the Legislature of Wyoming Ter
ritory, on the 7th inst, passed an act
comforting the elective franchise upon
women, and Governor Campbell, on
the 10th inst, approved the act, SO
that the same is now a law. Both
houses of the Legislature are unani-
mously Democratic.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1869-12-16
Disease yields to Treatment.
Judicious Mean EmpIoye d
Saves Untold Suffering.


If you would be Strong, Healthy and vigor-
Gus, use Wright's Tonic Cordial and Blood Pt-
ritter. 1t is a superlative Tonic and invigorat-
ing Cordial, and is an infallible remedy for
renoyating the diseased system and restoring
the suffering invalid to health and vigor. 1t
purifes the Blood, neutralizes any bilious or
acrid matter in the stomach, and strengthens
the whole organization. 1t cures Scrofula. Salt
Rheum, Fetter Boils, Blotches, Liver Complaint,
Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Flatulence, Kidney At
fections, Nervous Debility, and all diseases aris-
ng from disorganzed condition of the Blood,
Stomach and Liver.
Stop taking disagreeable Bitters and stimu-
ating Potations, they are merely temporary in
their effect finally they are positively injurious
Take Wrigtt's Tonic Cordial, it will assist ma
ture in converting the food you eat into rich
blood, producing health and strength.
Sold by Poe s. BRO, Agents, Ravenna, Ohio
Rayenna, Sept. 8, 1865 1y.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1869-12-16

1t is said that Jim Ashley, the 'Sgrea
impeacher," has 'gone back" on the
lovely Sambo.
''While the lamp holds out to burn &c.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1869-12-16


NoTwITHsTANpING Washington hes
been subjugated and placed under the
dominion of the negro, the Medical
Society of that city, composed of
white men, not having the fear of the
Radical Rump before their eyes, re-
Gently had the audacity TO blackball
negro who made application for ad
mission into their society. Where
upon Senator Sumner, of Massachu-
sets, proposes to punish the doctors
by repeating the charter of their So
ciety and granting new one which
will compel them to takerthe negro to
their embrace. Under the rule of the
Radicals white men have no rights
which the Rump is bound to respect
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1869-12-16
WY A N t e d.

w
10000 pounds of Poultry, dressed according
to the instructions published in The DEMOCRAT
IC PRESS, Dec. 2, 1869, for which we will pay the
highest market price in CASH. Bring your
Poultry to No. s. Phenix Block, Rayenn, o., on
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, each week
during the winter.
6H-tf RRAJNFRn MASON
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1869-12-16

The Radical papers claim that Sec
retary Boutwell, has so managed the
finances of the country as to have in
the Treasury S75,47S,SOO OF, six per
cent. bonds. But they forget to men
ton this other little fact, that he paid
therefor the sum of .$S9, ,2S2, ,279, being
nearly $14,0000O0 over and above
their par value, and that much more
than the government was under any
obligation to pay, and to that amount
have the people been swindled for the
benefit of the privileged bondholders.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1869-12-16

The Agent of the advocates of the
removal of the Capital to some point
in the West, is already at work in
Washington. If that measure ever
comes to avote the two members from
Ohio who are erecting three story
bricks with brown stone fronts will
not be apt to give it their support.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1869-12-16

D1voEoE NOTICE:
In t he Court of Common Pleas, Portage County,
State of Ohio. d..
Charles NJ. Wight, is hereby notified that Har-
riet Z. Wight, did on the 22d day of November,
A. D., 1862 file her petition in the Office of the
Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, within and
for said county, charging the said Charles NJ.
Wight, with adultery with divers persons whose
names are unknown to said petitioner, with gross
neglect of duty and extreme cruelty, and ask
ing that she may be divorced from the said Chas.
Nj. Wight.
Said Charles II. Wight, will also hereby take
notice that dispositions in the above entitled suit
for divorce, will be taken at the Office of --
Tracy, Esq, in the town of Sandyville in the
county of Tuscarawas, and State of Ohio, on the
18th day of January A. ID. 1870, between the
hours of s A. NJ, and G p. NJ, and that the same
will be continued from day to day until COM
pleted.
A. J. DYER,
Atty for Plaintiff.
EN OR S A LE.
A two-horse, three.spring Express Wagon,
newly painted, and in good repair. Can be had
at a bargain Call and see it ut the Old Auger
Shop, mile west of the Center.
For further particulars,
Enquire of
X. II. BISHOP.
Charlcstown, Dec. G, 1869, 67-4w#
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1869-12-16

The truly loil" are rejoicing over
the election of Alcorn, an unrecon-
structed rebel, Governor of Mississip-
pi. This Alcorn tried through the
means of armed rebellion to over
throw the Federal Constitution, but
failed, and he now thinks success Ger
tain by joining hands with the Radi-
cal destructives. That's the way Rad
icalism makes treason odious."
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1869-12-16
weekly plain DeaIer


After you have subscribed for the
!" DEMOCRATIC Pass which prints all
the home and county news, if you
want paper printed in city, which
Will give you reliable markets and a
great variety of general news and
miscellaneous reading. we advise onr
readers to subscribe for the wcoKlv
Cieveland Plain Dealer. AS Dem
ocratic journal devoted to the main
tainence and spread of Democratic
principles, it has established a reputa-
ton second TO no journal in the west.
Published in the very heart OF the
stronghold of our political enemy, it
deserves the encouragement aid sup
port of the Democracy. The Daily is
printed at SO 90 per year; the tri-
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weekly Plain Dealer are as folio VS.,
cash in advance:
Single copy, one year. ..-......S2 %
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10 Copies, one year, each. l Is
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ter up of club; and for clubs of fifty
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The Best and Cheapest
PU MP

in existence, is that manufactured by the sub
scriber at Atwater, Portage County, Ohio
This Pump possesses all the advantages of the
ordinary suction and lift pumps, and in addi-
tion hose may be attached and used for eXtin-
gushing fires, washing carriage watering gar
dens, sc. The water is brought fresh from the
bottom of the WELL and it is warran ted not to
freeze in winter.
Those in want of good convenient pump are
requested to give me u call, as claim this is as
good as any in use.
D. W. HILLYEY.
Atwater, O., Oct. /, 1869. 59-3m*.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1869-12-16
LIME, LIME.

A SUPPLY of Fremont White Lime con-
A stantly on hand. Enquire at DiSpond
Glass Works. ' '
...l.e. JUNE j. RUCKLASD.
Ravenna, June 8th 1859, Att NJ ~
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1869-12-16

GOLD closed in New York, on Tues
day, at$1, ,2219 Ai'1 a'pa 2a asll. ...'oI
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1869-12-16

THE petition to Congress for giving
to Cuba beligerent rights and acknowl-
cdging the independence of the island
which has been in circulation in New
York for some three weeks, was ar
ranged for transportation to Washing
ton on the 9th inst. 1t contains up
wards of70,OO0 names, first among the
number being those of the Common
Council of the City made official by
their respective seals. 1t is estimated
that the several petitions from all
parts of the country will make on ag-
gregate of 100000 na mes, or a ponder
Gus roll of names five miles in length.
JOSHUA JONES and Lewis Carpenter,
two /" intelligent and reliable contra
bands convicted of an atrocious as
sault on Mrs. Mary Meredith, a white
woman, have been found guilty in
Newcastle, Delaware, and sentenced
10 be hanged, on the 4th of February
next. What, can such things be-two
negroes, hanged for an outrage upon
"a white wopan-and Congress not
interfere ip the matter? Surely Del
aware should be reconstructed.
-
The Democrats of Wayne county
are making preparations for celebrat-
ing the coming 9Th of January with
appropriate ceremonies. '4'''i '@4