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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-12-14
PHE International" were not allowed
to parade IN New York city last Sunday.
Democratic Convention IN New HamP.
ahireS

COScoRD, N. h, December l3-The Democratic
State Convention met here to-day Pending or
ganiIation she platform and resolutions were pre-
pared. The resolutions declare. first, that the
party II pledged TO the perpetuity Of the Union,
strict obedience to the Consultation, and the hon
est enforeeme Of the laws second, protection
oftbe rights Of every eitisen 10 accordance with
species Of corruption In all depaTtme nts OF muni
elpal State and National Government; fourth no
privileged classes and no privileged capital; nth,
tarin that will raise m0psy fOF the necessary ex-
penses Of the Federal Governments, not for the
bene6t Of mOnOpOlists. The resolutions further
denOunee the establishment Of martial law in
the South as unconstitutional and arocious, ad-
Voeate reforms in the civil service OF the Govern
Governor Weston. pledging him its support for
re-eIecuon. James Weston was re-nominated
fer Governor by exclamation. Henry Colony, OF
KSene was nominated for Railroad Commissioner
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-12-14

SHOT AND DIED.-On Saturday, Dee. Sd
man named Mertz. who resided at Green's
burg, Summit county. was out hunting,
and while rubbing his hands to warm
them, his gun went off prematurely, the
charge entering his right arm near the
wrist and passing out at the elbow. He
fingered till Friday last and died. His
age was 35 and he leaves wife and fam
ily
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-12-14

SHOULD the new congressional aPpor-
tionment bill become law the old fifteen
slave States will haye lol members OF
Congress in the lower Honse aud the Old
free States 181. This makes much grea-
ter gain for the South owing to the negroes
now being free and counted as citizens.
Formerly they were counted three fOT five
for Congressional and Presidential election
nurnosea
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-12-14
LITERARY friends and patrons O.

LITERARY The friends and patrons of
literature will take notice that the Central
Literary Society of Plain Tow ashIp was
reorganIzed the first ult by the election
of L. w Pontius, Pres, H. G. Mcdowell.
Sec. R. W McCaughey, critic Ed. Lind.
Treas J. w Pontius. Marsh-u
An interesting debate was participated
in by R. W McCaughey, L. W. Pontius.
J. w. Pontius and H. U. Mcdowell. The
essays and declamations were fine indeed.
The society will meet every Friday even
ing. All are invited The subject for
discussion at the next meeting is the fol-
lowing:
Resolved. that the administration of
President Grant no longer deserves the
support of the people of the United States.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-12-14
Chic Cooner

One hundred and ten witnesses from Fulton
ana vicinity were in attendance last week and
iorepart OF this In the case OF Ohio VS.. Cooney.
Inc defendant was charged with stabbnE Dr.
hontz with intent 70 kali or wound. This was the
second trial, the jury before being unable to
agree. This time also the jury came into court
on tuesday after being out a day and half and
announced they were unable 70 agree We learn
al first the Jurors stood for acqulttal aud two
Tor conviction on the charge Of wounding merely
Mhen the jury came IN we learn they stood eight
Tor acquittal and four tor conviction. This cas-,
has already cost the Stark county Treasury not
less than hneen hundred dollars and 1t would
Vlct0n- As We gatner the facts IN the case Doe.
tor houtz advanced in a fierce and threatning
manner cane IN hand to assault Cooney Who a Il
much smaller man than Houiz. The Doctor soon
exclaimed no was stabbed and IL turned out such
was the case, the blade OF knife having pene-
trated his abdomen. The defence claimed that
lhe accused was terribly frightened AT the threat
ening approach Of 70 noted n. d dangerous A man
as Houiz and in his fright instinctively used his
KNIFE acting entirely ON the impulse OF the mo-
nent and in self defence. The fraeas tool
place in a saloon in Fulton
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-12-14

SEVERAL heavy business failures occur
red in New York on Tuesday of this
week the most prominent being that of
the Ocean Bank The examiner a few
weeks ago pronounced the institution in
healthy condition. The President has
been speculating with the funds. The
failure is a bad one.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-12-14
3 SUBSCRIBE
FOR THE
STARK COUNTY DEMOCRAT.

The ensuing year will be one Of interest
to every citizen. Being Presidential year
it will necessarily Involve discussion OF
the deeds and misdeeds of the Grant Ad-
ministration. Every citizen should inves-
tigate the course of the party IN power. II
IN accordance with Justice, Law & Right,
sustain the Grant tyranny, if otherwise
assist to hurl them from power.
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION:
For single copies. $500 per annum, in
vaIiably in advance Five copies for $40
and an extra copy gratis to the person
getting up the club. Ten copies for $50,
and two extra copies to the person sending
the club.
The money, in all eases, must accompa-
ny the order.
FREE FOR ONE MONTH";
To, all new subscribers, whose names
are sent in at once, We will send the
DEMOCRAT FREE during the month of
December
A. McGREGOR & SON.
Canton, o.. Nov. 80. 1874.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-12-14
Fair and Festival.

The ladies connected with the Baptist
church and congregation, of this city, will
hold Fair and Festival in Schefers
Opera House during the week preceding
the holidays, commencing Thursday, Dec
2lst and continuing day and evening the
remainder of the week.
The varieds booths will be beautifullz
fitted up and amply supplied with fine
assortment Of needle work, books, notions,
etc, eto everything, in fact, needed in
the line Of Christmas presents.
Refreshments viii be furnished at all
hours, hot dinner will be served up at
noon of each day.
Proceeds are to be applied towards
erecting their new church edifce. I'd
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-12-14

New EEaLAED with three millions Of
people have twelve Senators in the United
States Senate while New York with over
four millions has but two members in that
body. New England has the chairmanship
Of nine Of the most important commit
tees of the senate Modest New England
The Tarie is mace 70 suit her the Nation
Al Banks are arranged to suit her; U. s.
Bonds are fixed as she wants So We go
these piping times of Radical rule.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-12-14
For sale, Very cheap.

A house and lot on High street, Canton,
Ohio Lot 53x200. The house is new,
22x36, two stories high containing nine
rooms, water works. A good coal house,
cistern and fine assortment Of fruit trees
and grape vines. PRICE $1,000
Terms of payments to suit purchaser.
Enquire of h. s. BELDEN,
Corner Fifth and Poplar streets.
Gecl4WlE
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-12-14
MEXICO.
Lnte ATexIean Adyiee..

NEW YoRK. Dembor ia Matan0ras special
says that the merchants and foreigners there
have refused 10 respond to the call for a loan Of
forty thousand dollars,
General Cortine r. believed TO be acting secre-
tly with the TeVolntionistS,
There are no funds in the Government treasury
at Maiamoras and Il f. believed that the road TO
the City of Mexico will be cloced' by the rev.
oIutionists, and a body of TeVolntiOnists from
Monterey and SAltillo r. believed to be marching
on Monterey,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-12-14

THE Popular Grocery Store of Louis
Dumont continues at the old stand, west
side Public Square. Mr. Dumont is one
of our most popular business men and
keeps irst-class grocery and sells cheap;
His stock is extensive, embracing a full
line of cheap Groceries, Flour and Vege-
tables of the season, canned fruits, pickles,
iellies, &c. Remember, the place is the
new sign of the POPULAR STORE" See
advertisement.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-12-14

CHARLES VALLANDIeAAM. son of the
late lamented C L Vallandigham. is III
the city, on visit to Mr.. and Mrs. C. H.
Gilman-Mrs. Gilman being his cousin.
He informs Us that he will shortly enter
Princeton College Findicator.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-12-14
neuhIe ana nrother

Have Just opened In full display their immense
stock Of Holiday Toys. They are there In every
variety for the smallest infant to the youth Of
several years. The wonder Ia that such cute ar
rGngsments can be got up. But where Will human
ingenuity stop Let The old and the young call
and gaze and comprehend, IL they can.
Their stock OF gold and silver watches, fs, as
were brought up 20 the jeHelry basineas. Il runs
In the family. Their fne jeWelry In great and
elaborate variety is worthy OF serious Considers
tion during the Holidays We especially com
taead also their dno silver plated ware.
In musical Instruments, melodeOns, Violins,
In this line they Enaintain prominont place and
may we'll deiy competition.
Don't forget that Denbles' Is the establishment
tn fnd an immense vanity Of Holiday aud Fancy
Goods, Toys of every description, Gold and Sill
yer Watches, Jewelry, fine silver plated ware. &c
Call and feast thy eyes. decl4w2
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-12-14

We learn from the Postmaster Gener-
ais Report that the expenses of that De-
partment for the last year have been in
round numbers $o4.oOo.oOo. and that the
revenues have been $20.00000o; defcien-
cy, $4,0OO,OOO, to be supplied by apprO-
priation from the General Treasury.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-12-14
ExcLua1vr Of the SD. GOO OOOO

Exclusive of the $125, 100000 of in
terest on the public debt and of the $34.-
100000 paid TO pensioners. 1t requires
$l32, 100000 to defray the ordinary exr
penses of this Administration. This is
double what it was in 1860. and double
what it would be now we had economy
n Washington.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-12-14

THE standing committees Of the United
States Senate were agreed upon last week
substantially as last year. Simon Came
ron continues chairman of the committee
oD Foreign Relations. No effort was
made to replace Senator Sumner.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-12-14

The Cincinnati Commercial says "it is
bad enough for South Caroline to be
arpet-bagged and scalawagged without
being Ku- -Kluxed in the bargain" Then
get President Grant to stop his KuKlux-
in0
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-12-14
--- [FOr he De1soeTdtl
Statistic of tue bible.

It contains s,56e,4 $50 letters; slOe9T words; ST.
lT3 verses; 1s9 chapters; 66 books. The Word
and, "a, ,2Z7 times; the word reverend only once,
which Is in the 9Th verse Of the l1Ith Psalm ;tho
word Lord, 1,855 times; the middle and shortest
chapter Is the ll7th Psalm; the middle verse the
sth Of the llsth Psalm 3 and the 2lst verse Tth
chapter OF Ezra contains the alphabet The finest
chapter to read s the 26th Of Acts; the 18th chap
ter OF Second book Of Kings, and the S1th chap
ter OF Isaiah alike. The shortest verse Is the
S3d Of the llth chapter OF Jehni and ths sth 18th
eIst and oIst verA8s Of the lo7 Psalm read alike.
Each vsrss OF the lSsth Psalm ends alike; there
are no wards or names IN the Bible OF more than
six sxnabies. T..-TT -~ H.U.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-12-14

SoMR Democrats and Democratic Jour
nails advocate the holding of advisory
meetings in States aud 6nally IN general
convention. We do not think it would
pay expenses. for We do not suppose it
would result in any thing materially
changing the old plan.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-12-14

AT Bucyrus, Ohio, Tuesday morning,
Frederick Cook committed suicide by
shooting himself with a ride, The ball
entered his forehead. and is supposed to
have caused instant death. He had re-
moved his boot and stocking SO he could
pull the trigger with his toe
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-12-14
street Market.

wheat-Sl 4O0l As. Oats-35C937.
Corn-45 to SOC Rye-7O to Soc. Bar
ley-6597O. Hay per ton -$109l2.
Dressed Hoes-42c. Live Hogs-S3 rs
Potatoes 45c. Clover Seed-$5 1906.
Turnips-25c. Chickens -20c piece.
Turkeys, live, per pound-8c Timothy
Seed-$S 0093 20. Beef per quarter
10 &c.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-12-14
The original pittsburrb s,-aoe-v.

By Adam Lippert, is as attractive to Gus
TONERS as formerly Mr. LIppert's stock
of Groceries is of the first quality and as
usual very cheap. His old friends and
customers are calling at Mr. Lippert's es-
tablishment in large numbers Mr.. Lip
perts stock and variety of Holiday con-
fectioneries are large, extensive & brilliant.
Old folks and young folks can procure
their candies and their holiday confection-
cries of every variety at very low figures
at Lippert's Original Pittsburgh Grocery,
No. AT, East Tuscarawas street. Call and
see tip top Family Grocery establish
uent always in apple pie order.
dsnl4W4
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-12-14

The eight poor boys shot so cruelty at
Havana, Cuba. were medical students and
had violated the grave of CastanOn. 1t
seems the soldiers infuristed rushed in a
mob to the Jail and threatened to burn the
city if the lads were not given up.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-12-14

TIE Tariff the past fiscal year yielded
4 revenue to the general government of
two hundred and six millions OF dollars,
;. increase of twelve millions over the
previous year. this too when the radical
papers ana atumpers pIstended the Grant
party had reduced the tariff dsties some
eighty millions. The organs vail not be
IN q hurry to correct the lie.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-12-14
DIED.

Old Christian Beck. of Osnsburg town.
ship, on the Georgetown road, died last
Friday in his ninety-frst year. He was
born in Pennsylvania in 1871. He had
not been in Canton tor twenty years prior
to his death though living All that time
within foar miles Of the town.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-12-14

For the first time in sixteen years
there is not one Washburn in Congress.
The last one resigned the other day to
become Governor of Massachusetts,. 1t
must not be understood they are not in
otice.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-12-14
Go to Fabe4sA ani see his cb-;-.---
Tree Trimmings. ..r' nrs eIeeerf mas

LosT-About the 23s +. c.n4o,
a black memorandum or acon.. hoat. of
no value except to the owner. <-r.
tains unsettled accounts with farmers in
this ueighborhood for threshing. ANY one
returning said book TO the Democrat Office
or TO the undersigned, will be literally re-
warded JAMES BLAcK
Dec. 7th, 1871. 26w3
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-12-14

AT a social party, where humorous def
pitions was one of the games of the even
ing, the question was put, What is relig-
Ion?" Religion" replied enc of the
party, more famous as man Of business
than of wit, sis an insurance against fire
in the next world, for which honesty is the
best policYl
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-12-14

F4E newly e'ested Mayor of Plttsburg,
Mr. James Blackmore, Is Democrat, but
ran as an anti ring, independent candi-
date. His majority is about 1900 over his
radical compstitOr in q oity where the
usual Republican majority is about $500.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-12-14

Chief Justice Sandford E. Church, of
New York, says that Grant can be made
to come out of the next contest the worst
beaten man that ever ran for President"
It will require an earnest and determined
arousinp of the people.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-12-14

SEVERAL coal mines are being opened
n tAe immediate vicinity of Llmaville in
this county. Two miles and half north
east of the town, over IN Portage county.
a mine is being rapidly got in operation
at the depth of some so feet. The vein Is
sandstone. Things are likely to look up
at LlmaviIle.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-12-14

Ladies don't fail to call and examine our
Stock of Fancy Goods and Notions, com
prising all the latest styles of Lace Collars.
in Real and imitation. Lace and Linen
Handkerchiefs of all mades.
II. Fake & Co., No. Opera.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-12-14

THE Episcopal Fair and Festival Is run
ming this week in the middle room of
Mathews block There is a fine display
of made up articles. We have not heard
how the vote runs upon the anvil for the
most popular hardware man. 1t is not
vet decided
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-12-14

GREAT ATTRACTIONS FOR THE HOLIDAYS
We are this week receiving all the latest
styles of Jewelry, Laoes, Lace Collars,
Handkrrchiefs and a general assortment
of goods adopted for the Holiday trade.
Call and see our stock.
II. Fake & Co.,-Ao 8 Opera.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-12-14

the public credit at the option Of the Sec
retary; to subject the President and Cab
met to the authority of law, the same as
other citizens; to restore TO the Southern
States and peopl- equal rights with other
! people of the union; to revive American
| Commerce; to restore American credit {:
to re inaugurate Republican simplicity in
the Administration Of public affairs, and
| to develope the Agricultural, Mineral.
Navigation and Commercial interests of
the country.
Mr.. DAWES thought the resolution
should go to the Committee of the Whole
MIR. WOOD-If the gentleman objected
he moved to suspend the rules.
Mr.. MAYNARD wanted to know if
Mr.. Woed intended to press vote without
debate
Mr.. WOOD proposed to have a fair,
square, honest vote, and not put it in the
power of the gentleman and his friends to
smother the resolution in committee.
Finally Mr.. WOOD moved a suspen-
sion of the rules.
Mr. MAYNARD raised the point of or
der that the resolution was not pertinent
to the legislative proceedings of the
House aud not within its jurisdiction 10
say what a resolu;ion-Cughtt to do.
The SPEAKER said that the question
of propuety should be settled by the
House.
The motion to suspend the rules was
lost-77 to l36
Mr. RANDALL said the first part of
the resolution was heresy to PennsvIya-
MA, and therefore he and his Democratic
co leagues voted against it, but the rest
was sound Democratic doctrine.
TREASURY EXPENSES.
On motion of Mr. KELLEY, the Secre.
tary OF the Treasury was asked for infor-
NATION as to the number of employees in
the Internal Revenue Office, March lst,
1869, and December lst, 1871 what num-
Der OF temporary employees between those
dates, and the total amount paid each
twelve months for salaries, expenses, &c.
THAT EVERLASTING CENSUS.
Mr.. GARFIELD reported bill appro-
prIating $3.50, 900 to supply deficiencies in
taking the ninth census. Passed.
MEXICAN ANNEXATION,
Mr. CAMPBELL asked leave to cause
negotiations with Great Britain and Mex
leo, with view to ascertain the condl-
tions on which they will consent to the
annexation of their possessions on this
continent to the United States.
Mr.. BANKS thought there would be
no objection to its reference to the Foreign
Affairs Committee but,
Mr. BIN HAM objected and The reso-
luton was not received.
THE APPoINTMENT BILL.
The House then spent an hour in Com
mittee of the Whole, with Mr. RUFFING-
TON in the chair on the Appointment
Bill without any special progress.
Mr.. cox asked leave to offer a resolu
tion of inquiry as the best plan for an in
ternational copyright law or treaty.
Mr.. KELLY objected.
Mr.. cox moved TO suspend the rules
Without vote the House adjourned.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-12-14

THE Ladies ofthe Sewing Society of the
Presbyterian church will offer for sale in
the reading room of the st. Cloud Hotel a
variety of fancy and useful articles of their
own manufacture The room will be open
on Monday evening, the 18th inst, and
continue open each day and evening Of
the week.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-12-14

VALUABLE 1EFoRMATIoN-On On the
back of each tax receipt issued at the Treas
urer's office this year is printed the follow
ing information. valuable to all who have
taxes to pay. We append herewith the
reading as given. OF course, the points arc
just as the Statute provides in all such ca
ses, and they should be remembered by
every citizen:
Taxes must be paid before the 10th of
december and June respectively or per
cent. will be added according to law.
If not paid before the books are return
ed to the Auditor penalty Of 20 per cent
is imposed
If the taxes levied on Real Estate in
April of any one year, are not PAID before
the Doth of December Of the following
year the property will be sold on the Tues
day after the third Monday Of the next
January to pay the taxes
The first half Of the taxes are due on the
goth of December, 80 the persons intend
ing to pay but once year, should pay IN,
December to avoid the penalty
Taxes are levied for State purposes by
the Legislature
Taxes are levied for County purposes by
the Commissioners
Taxes are levied for Township purposes
by the Township Trustees ard School
Boards,
Collectors will be sent to the several
Townships after the December collection
only, when the whole Tax, with 5psr ct.
penalty, will be demanded.
When the Real Estate is conveyed be-
fore the second Monday of April the pur-
chaser must pay the taxes for the current
year. If conveyed after that time, the,
seller must pay all the Taxes.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-12-14

A young, half Aedged six-month appren.
tice boy, claiming to be a printer, named
H. Tons, hailing from Fit. Wayne, Ind,
"ht OUT from here the other evening,
leaving his clearinghouse bill unpaid.
Such scanps should receive no employ
ment from any one. They are not fit to
live.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-12-14

AN old subscriber whose name, after
sending him due notice, we dropped from
our list last spring called the other day,
paid up his arrearages of So so and forked
over two dollars for another year. Happy
man, happy US
A few more friends might do likewise.
Taxpaying time is at hand.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-12-14

On Saturday, December 10th, we will
open an immense stock Of real and imita-
ton Hair Goods, comprising all the latest
styles. All the ladies are invited to call
and see.
H. FALKE & Co, No. 5 Opera.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-12-14

The largest stock of Kid Cloves in the
City and at lower prices than any other
House Call and examine them before
purchasing.
H, FALKE & Co., No. Opera.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-12-14

BLACKBURN, whose trial for murder at
Chillicothe, Ohio, lasted about three
weeks was found guilty on Tuesday Of
murder in the second degree.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-12-14

CHRONIC diseases. such as Sorofula,
Goiter, Salt Rheum. Piles. Tumors, Fever
Sores. Eresypelas. &c. go, are cured by
the Indian Herb and Root Doctor, 25
North Market strset, Canton, Ohio
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-12-14

In celebrating the other day the com
pletion of the Tuscarawas Valley & Lake
Erie R R. at Seville, DR.. Blgham, the
Mayor, had his arm broken in two places
by premature explosion of cannon and
also lost an eye Other persons were also
injured.