The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1870-10-07

AND FELLow-CITIZENs :
GentIemen-Your very kind letter of
the 18th inst, is before me. Have care
fully perused it, and maturely considered
its contents. 1t receives my reply with
out unnecessary delay.
For your fattering concentrations
please accept my heartfelt thanks. The
friendly feelings thus by you expressed,
unasked and unsought for by me, I appre-
ciate of greater value than treasures OF
riches. 1 will not crowd these lines with
apologies, you all know who I am, and
you know my heart beats in sympathy
with yours. 1cannot boast of a collegiate
education, nor of being skilled or schooled
as a politician. I never sought or held a
paying Office, except that of President OF
the E. BALL & Cos REAPER AND MOWER
MANUFACTURING ESTABLISHMENT of the
city of Canton. My history is so closely
and intimately connected and identified
with Canton, Stark county, and this region
of Ohio, that comment is unnecessary.
My knowledge of men, their rights and
their duties, has been sharpened by exper-
fence at no insignificant sacrifice to me,
and has taught me that there can be and is:
Right without its duty,
No Duty without its Right"
The source, character, and object Of
your solicitation addressed to me, to be
your candidate for Congress of the 18th
district of Ohio, on the I'd Tuesday of o.
tober next, is highly encouraging to me in
my present circumstances. I have, after
mature elaboration, come to a decision,
which is, that I accept the honor of being
the WoRKINGMEN's CANDIDATE for Con-
GREss, for the 18th District of Ohio, on
the second Tuesday of October next, and
shall be thankful to any and all of my fell
low-citizens in the district, without regard
to political party distinction, who will IA
vor me with their votes and support, as
surfing them if elected, I shall discharge
my duty as their Representative as a good
and faithful servant should do.
In reply to your request ITO state my
views On the leading questions" now
before the American people, allow me to
say, that my opinion remains unchanged
on former (now obsolete) political doc
trines. I believe
LIST. In such a Reconstruction" as
will produce good will among all good
men in our extended country, and which
will have a tendency to advance its well
fare and prosperity.
I'd. Ibelieve in the doctrine of equal
taxation.
Sd. I believe in equal protection to Ia
Dor and capital.
4th. 1 believe in laws encouraging an
honest and healthful emigration.
9TH. 1 believe speculative Importation
of laborers to be unjust and injurious to
cur citizen WoRKINGMEN.
9Th. believe in the doctrine of Free
T-oIn I'LL n Tav,G o~ooA,-. e D.
nue. sufficient to defray the expenses of
the General Government, and no more.
9TH. l believe in retrenchment and re-
form in the different departments of our
General Government.
ther directly or indirectly, to the produce
of any particular branch of industry, is a
fraud and imposition upon the taxpayer
and consumer.
9th. l believe that the proceeds of the
sales of our Public lands should be appro-
priated to the payment of our Public Debt.
10th. l believe that Whisky Rings, Rail
Road Rings, Land-grab Rings, and all
other corrupt political rings or combina-
tons are a curse to our country, which
should be criminally punished.
FELLow-WoRKINGMEN Inscribed with
the above doctrines, I have unfurled my
banner. I have nc eloquence to advocate
my claims before you. I hope, however,
that all intelligent, honest WoRKINGMEN
and other. good citizens untrammeled by
Party Rings, Will fully appreciate the
signs of our political times, and guided by
wisdom, they will without prejudice as
American Freemen, on the second Tues
day of October next, cast their ballots for
that candidate for Congress who will best
represent their interest in accordance with
an unbiased and impartial Judgment.
EPHRAIM BALL.
August 17,1870.