The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-03-24
Considerably nI1sd-LIte,ary Gems

uOMAS
We like the luminous manner in
which the Courier discusses city
affairs. It's arguments are SO peril
ne0t, showing the efficiency Of the
Democracy and ineficiency Of the
Republicansl In an article in yes
terday's issue, the citizens of the city
are enlightened as to their duty, and a
comparison is attempted between the
Republican and Democratic candi-
dates for counoiImen. We find in
that article so many literary gems =
that we quote from il literally 10 or
der that our readers may share. with
us. the enjoyment of their perusal.
The Courier starts out with a com
parison between the two candidates
In the First Ward.
Can any man in Evansville say a
word against August Files? Let the
voters of the ward contrast him with
his opponent!
Capt. Flies is known as a worthy
citizen, who has aimed for many years
to build up the city. Mr.. Bedford is
simply Mr.. Bl His mark in certain
places is-HIs MARK
The Courier is right in saying that
Mr.. Bedford has made his mario in
certain places. His mark is to be
found all over the city. in the shape
Of good substantial buildings, sewers
and other Improvements. He is
known to be a live, acorking man, and
the people Of his ward will best con-
suit their interests by elesting him.
Of the Second Ward candidates the
Courier says:
Mr.. Alvah johnson is a Negative
man. Mr.. Van Ripper is q positive
man. The latter works for the sue
cess of coming generations. The
former works for the enrichment OF
the heritage left By the men who
have gone before him.
Alvah johnson a negative man
he has been honored by the Democ-
RAGS with one of the best Offices in
Warrick County. He made a good
race on the Republican ticket as q
candidate for Congress- But these
distinctions Of course don't compare
with ar. Van Riper's positiveness.
We think the Courier has got things
mixed. and really meant the reverse
of what it said. Our reason for
thinking SO is found in the fact that
Mr.. Van Ripper ran last year for Couu-
Gilman in a Ward that was positively
Democratic. and got negahUed. We
think he is still Negative.
The Courier's comparison of the
Third Ward candidates winds up
with q climax that is perfectly stun
ming. 1t says:
The Third Ward. Who dares to
raise his voice against DIR. Matthew
M~uhlhausen2 He is one of the BOYS
of the town. Raised here. He has
been a Councilman. and a good onel
Who can say aught against him2 We
shall have moe to say when the OPP
position show 6ghti Compare Sam.
Archer and DR.. Muhlhausenl Oh,
Lordl
The "Oh, Lordl" conclusion of the
paragraph il, to say the least, a very
doubtful compliment to the Demo
cratic candidate. It says, in two
words, that the writer in examining the
subject, found that comparisons were
odious. and concluded to dismiss the
theme 10 a way that would occasion
his candidate the least damage.
On the Fourth Ward candidates,
the Courier does not commit itself.
Here. again. it finds comparisons
odious.
By the time the editor got 10 the
th and Sixth Wards. he had
IS considerably mixed. We copy
,arks on these two Wards en-
as Mr.. Squeers would say,
hness:"
Wardl John DannettelI
Willard Carpenter, con-
Mr.. Dannettell keeps 4
ir3 and a grocery. He sells
nd lea, nails and Irvine, cod
herring, coal oil and tar, aud
very pleasantly TO men who
lager beer st his counterI He