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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-03-16
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Waste at Neutrality-suspicious. Re.
fusaI 10 correcEa known Abuse
In the lower House of Congress. ON
February 25th, the Appropriation bill for
meeting sundry civil expenses of the Gov
eminent for the next year, being under
consideration, the Clerk read the follow
ing claims
For lighting the Capitol Presidents House. and
public grounds, $40. O00.
Mr., MORGAN. Mr.. Speaker, move to
amend this clause by striking out $40
OO0' and inserting $4,000.
The mere reading of the clause, is suf-
ticlent to show that the proposed appro-
priation Is gross wrong to the tax payers
OF the country. When the appropriation
bill for the last fiscal year was under dis
cussion, was struck with astonishment
at the immense sum proposed to be taken
from the Treasury-from the taxes paid bv
the people-ts light the Capitol, Pnesf-
dents House, and public grounds. After
ward an experienced gas manufacturer
showed me carefully prepared estimate
of what it ought to cost to light the Cap
itol, the Presidents House, public grounds
and the public buildings into the bargain,
for one entire year, and the total sum was
less than ten thousand dollars. Yet this
bill proposes $40, 900 for the Capitol, Pres
ldents House, and public grounds, with
out including the other public buildings
1t Is well known that for nearly half the
next fiscal year Congress will not be in
session, when it Is, there are but few days
daring an entire session when this House
holds night sessions. What. then becomes
of the $40,0007 regret to say that this
item only illustrates the reckless extrava-
gance Of the entire bill Daring the last
session of Congress the chairman of the
committee on Appropriations boasted
that $l0,OO0,000 had been saved the
country during that session yet, only a
day or two since, bill making appropria-
tons of about eleven million dollars to
make up for deficiencies In the appropria.
tions Of last session passed this House I
denounce the proposed appropriation as
wasteful and extravagsnt, if not worse,
and IN justice to the people. who have to
pay it, 1t ought to be reduced at least one
half
Mr.-DAwEs. l oppose the motion TO
strike out, and call for vote.
The question was taken on striking out;
and upon division there were-ayes 66,
noes 48 no quorum voting.
Mr.. DAWES I call for tellers,
The SPEAKER. Tellers viii be ordered,
no quorum having voted on the last
count.
Mr.. GARrrELD, of Ohio. / desire to
say word.
The SPEAKER. Debate is exhausted on
the pending amendment
Tellers were ordered and Mr.. DAWES
and Mr.. MORGAN were appointed.
The House again divided and the tell
ers reported that there were-ayes As,
noes not counted
So the motion to strike out was disa-
greed to- Congressional Globe.
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1erlslafive reIprel.

In the Senate yesterday, the select COM
mlttee appointed to investigate the sub
Ject reported in favsr Of the State erecting
suitable works to supply the penitentiary
with gas. The cost of the works is esti-
mated at nine thousand dollars, and the
cost Of manufacturing gas, including coal
and labor, at seYenty-five cents per thou
sand cubic feet The State now pays two
dollars and ninety-fye cents per one
thousand feet. The saving IS manifest
The CONSUMPTION Of gas last year was one
million six hundred thousand cubic feet.
The subject was referred to the Peniten-
tiary Committees. Colonel Baber's pri-
mary election law was passed finally, 6y a
vote Of "a to IL, the question being on
the Senate receding from its amendment
All Democratic Senators, save Mr.. Winner
voted for the bill It was also supported
BY Messrs. Dunbar, Of Jefferson, Jones, Of
Yinton; Catch, Of Greene, Goepper; of
Hamilton, and Wales, of Starke, Repubi-
cans Messrs. Hunt and Yeatman, Of
Hamilton, friendly to the bill, were ab-
sent; also Mr. Mckinney, opposed to the
bill The bill IN regard to the reduction
Of the real estate valuation Of the State
was debated at length, and passed as it
came from the House. 1t authorizes the
Board Of Equalization to make reduc-
tion of 100000, 600 in the valuation of
real estate.
ThR Senate was not in session yester-
day, owing to the absence of number Of
senators on special COMMITTEES service.
In the House Of Representative, Mr.
Thompson, elected to I'll the vacancy
caused by the death of Col. Young. Of
Columhlana county, appeared and took
his seat. This brings to mind the fact
that owing To Governor Hayes ontra-
geous contempt of the laws Of the State,
the Third district remains unrepresented
IN Congress. The House passed very
important bill designed to check the
operations of interested school officials,
acting as agents of school book publish
ers. It prohibits any change in text
books IN use IN the common schools more
than once il three, and then only upon
SIX months notice Of the proposed change.
Ohio Statesman. March 1st. =.
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CONGRESS.
The Rayonet ~ Pas.ea.

Tue BayOnet Law Passed.
In the Senate Friday a message was
received from the President announcing
that he had signed the bill prescribing a
form of oath to be taken by n. B. NJ.
Miller as Senator from Georgia. Mr..
Miller took the oath prescribed and en-
tered upon his duties. AIr Stewart Rad,
New. }, from the Committee on the Pacific
Railroad. reported upon the question of
transportation Of government freights on
the Pacific Railroad, recommending that
the interests of the government would be
snbserved by transporting all freighta
overland, instead Of via Panama, and
that by retaining so per cent. the semi-
annual interest would be provided for.
Mr.. Carpenter Rad, Wis. J, from the Ju-
diciAry Committee, in response to a reso-
lntion Of the Senate In regard to the re-
tention by government of more than 80
per cent. Of the transportation over the
Pacific Railroad, submitted q written re-
port adverse to the opinion of the Attor-
ney- General, claiming that under the pro-
visions of existing laws government has
not the right 10 retain more than SO per
cent, Of the amount The remainder Of
the session, which lasted ali night, was
passed in the discussion Of the Bayonet
Election law. 1t was vigorously opposed
by all the Democrats, and such Repnbli-
cans as Ross. Trumbull, and Upton bolted
the party traces and voted with the Demo-
Gratis on some Of the provisions.
The House spent the day in going over
the items of the great appropriation bill
known as the omnibus. About one
third oft was disposed of before adjourn
ment. Several Intellectual attempts were
made by leading Democrats to Introduce
resolutions or offer amendments which
should repeal the duty on coal, but with
out efeeting their object, the amendments
being declared out of order and objection
being constantly raised to the introduce
tion Of new business
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-03-16

UEUbIE q INOIIILLll
Dealers In Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, siiveryare,
&C, east side Of Public Square, Canton, OHIO
Repairing done on short notice
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FROM NEBRASKA.


So---- --~-C- ---A-~-SC--~~-~
LIRcoLR, Nebraska, March 2.-The
legislature reconYsned at p. n. yester-
day The joint convention Of both hous-
es assembled at 5 P. n, to hear the re-
port Of the investigating COMMITTEES which
reported that from sworn testimony taken
by them it is fully proved that Governor
Butler, ex-SecretarV Kenaid, and other
state officials had been guilty Of corrupt
and criminal practice by accepting brides.
Governor Butler sent special mes
sage protesting against the manner Of
procedure By the investigating commit
tee, and asking that new committee be
appointed, DC.
The, he,>impeachment resolution against
Governor Butler is the special order for
10 A. n. to-day. There Is little doubt
that the house viii vote for impeachment.
tits held by high legal anthorty that up
on the impeachment articles being pra-
sented TO the senate the governor win be
suspended, as the state constitution is ex-
'plicit on the point.
The excitement is running high.
THE RESOLUTIONS PASSES THE HOUSE.
OMAHA, March 2--Ths resolution i'm
peaching David Butler, governor of Ne
braska, passed the House yesterday by a
vote Of 81 to 6.
A committee Of Eve was appointed to
prefer the charges. -
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-03-16

MEMPHIS, March PA desperate affray
occurred IN Somerville, Tennessee, yester-
day. Wm- Reeves, a young lawyer, had
Just concluded an argument in a case IN
court and walked ont IN the street. when
he met a young man named Nat Wood
andaParty Of friends. Reeves, approach
ing Wood, demanded a retraction of words
lately applied to him. Wood declined to
comply, when Reeves struck him several
times with cane Wood drew reyol-
yer and began firing. Reeves. dropped
ms cane, also drew revolver and began
firing. He fired once, but an instant af-
ter was shot dead, having been shot twice
In the leg before. Wood had his thumb
shot of. Wood gave himself up. All
the parties are highly respectable.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-03-16

A. FRIGHTFUL CAEAsERoPHE.-At
Youngstown, Ohio, on the 22nd, fright
ful accident occurred ct the Brookfeld
coal bank. IN Brookfeld township, owned
by the Western Iron Company and oth-
ers. Fifteen men were descending the
slope IN two cars, and through the
carelessness Of the man whose duty it was
to attach the chain failing to do 90. the
cars, with the men, descended ut a fear
fnl rate with nothing to check them.
a man named Redmond was killed. and
tve others were so badly injured that
they cannot recover The rest, except
one, were more or lessinjnred. So 3
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-03-16

Henry Miller, residing in Smith town.
ship, Mahoping county, about three and
half miles ertheast Of Alliance, left his
home last week, dressed in his old work
ing clothes, and has not since been heard
Of His absence has been source OF
anxiety to his wife and children. ANY
information concerning his whereabouts
will be gratefully received BE is q man
Of about fifty years Of age, whiskers and
hair mixed with gray, and is dull of hear
ing. Address information to Mrs. Har-
vey Miller, Alliance, Ohio. Neighbor-
hood papers please copy. M
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ENAroR TRuMpuLL of Illinois opposed

SENATOR TRuMBuLL of Illinois opposed
the passage of the infamous enforcement
Act and for this deserves the thanks of al
friends of liberty "Higher law Grant
ism is treading in the steps Of old world
tyranny. They want to fix their policy,
continue themselves in power despite the
verdict of the people. and hence are ar
ranging the bayonet for that purpose.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-03-16

AADAx, when your husband comes
home and tries to Bolt the door with a
sweet potato, pokes thefre with the spout
Of the coffee-pot attempts to wind up
the clock with his boot-jack. tries to cut
kindling with the paper knife, takes a cold
potato to light him to bed, and prefers
sieeping IN bis hat and boots, you may
reasonably infertAat be has been. making
the acquaintance Of some very friendly
people.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-03-16

The Sunday morning Nel0s reiterates
the statement that the pupils Of the Blind
Asylum are fed on insufficient and un-
wholesome food. The charges are made on
the authority.of the pupils, who say that
the food given is insufficient properly to
sustain life The reason they assign is
that the subordinates defraud the pupils
to benefit themselves The pnpils charge
that great care is taken to prevent COM
plants from reaching the Legislature.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-03-16

LET our "higher law" neighbors up street
60 into mourning man and brudder is
no more. Hra Arc
Jackson Thomas, an oleaginous XVIII
in Tennessee, who had been drinking
whisky by the demijohn for over three
months, was induced by his brother to
change to apple-jack. He never took but
one dose. but that was a big one-three
pints. That night he deceased of spon-
taneous combustion, and people looking
into his shanty saw blue flames proceed
ing from his mouth. r,.-.---.-
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-03-16

TIE New York Sun says ''the present
Congress has given away $4,000 of the
peoples money to unsuccessful contestants
for Congressional honors and emoluments.
Claiming seats in Congress promises to be-
come prominent branch of American in
dustry under the encouragement afforded
it by thewise, liberal and patriotic Ma
tional Leoislators - --
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EattorIAI Convenfkoa-Perno A11Ees
Between Editors.

Between Editors.
The Editorial convention at Akron last
week, was attended by some eighty edit
ors being about one-tkird Of the number
Of newspapers IN Ohio The occasion is
said by all participants to have been one
characterized by multitude OF pleasant
incidents that VIII long be cherished IN
greatfui remembrance As business
meeting, the convention accomplished but
little, except to colcpare views on sundry
Vexed questions ofneWspaper concern, and
to put q quietns on crude proposition that
were entitled to no favor. The resolution
accommodating fewer personalities between
opposing editors, was well enough within
certain limits. We learned q acore of
years ago. that q newspaper can be
just as forcIble, and that the life Of pub
Usher will be good deal more eomforta-
bic, when unnecessary Hrangling between
rival establishments an the same commn-
nifty, is avoided. But there are occasions
that demand personalities between edit
ers : and q writer who makes false, de
famatory or uncalled for attacks onspeF-
sons who are not connected with the press,
should think well before he claim an
immunity that he fails To- extend
to others. Of all towards who abuse the
advantages Of their position, we have long
looked upon that clergyman as the mean
est who avails himself of his pulpit to in
fict sting on an Individual, OF cause, that
is denied the privilege Of making e re-
sponse. We would be sorry to see publish
ers of respectable papers guilty Of q simi
lar cowardice. So long Is they criticise
or assault Others, let them not be unWiIi
ing to be criticisedsSor assaulted by one.en-
other in return. NeDaTk Ad0ocate ri
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JOHN HAMMER.
Plain ToUnshtp.

Central Committeeman.
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The Wooster Republican nov says Of
the story of the woman IN the county In
iruary with snake in her stomach as
follows: 'sThe snake mystery is solved.
Il is only a peculiar case Of hypochon-
driasis, No snake, no eel, no reptile in
habits the stomach Of the Poor House wo-
man, but only 'hypochendrias, This
puts an end to all speculations on the
subject" Canton enjoyed several years
ago the snake excitement by the same
party, then glrl Of i16 or IT, ~
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-03-16

The Democracy of Paris township are
requested to meet at Paris, New Frank
lin, Robertsville and Minerva, on Satur-
day, the 18th day of March, 1871, at one
o'clock P. NJ. of said day, for the purpose
of nominating a township ticket to be
supported by the Democracy at the ensu-
ing April election. A full attendance is
requested.
JOHN CARSON,
Central Committeeman
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THE GRANTS & srOarsEs.

Captain Horace G. stoms was recently
removed from the o. S. Assessors office al
Cincinnati on the advice of old '.fatheI
Jesse Grant, postmaster at Covington
The papers" have been talking about the
matter considerably and as a further ex-
PLANTATION we give the following letter
which appears IN the Cincinnati papers:
s[Private and CONFIDENTIAL
"CINCINNATI, January 16, 1871.
(" u s. Grant President fEhe J5lited States:
"SIR-In all your eventful career, in the
army and in the Presidency, have eyer
been your unfinching friend. An impe-
rative necessity now demands, at my hands,
the indictment of a letter to you OF an ex-
tremely painful nature. s,5
'"rhe newspapers are reporting the dis
charge of my son, Captain G. Stoms, from
the Assessors Office, through the influence
of the Presidents father.
Nov, Mr.. President, if you knew all
the facts IL the case, that deed would never
have been perpetrated., My son has lost
a small office, but, thank God, not his
honor. And it IS for this adherence to
principle that he IS cut off in the nick Of
time, when an Office presented itself of
ouOA C1A1O1uHoutS as IulS4b 20 MIN JUSTICE.
A few discreditable people in this region
finding out. that the Presidents father had
a weakness IN the love of money, sought
his influence with my son to be made gau-
gers Of whisky, by bribery My son nip
ped itin the bud, and to this day, out of
pure pity for his infrmity (the Presidents
father's1 and respect for the President, he
has kept the matter from publicity. Suf-
fee it to say an exposure would dishonor
his name and be injurious to the admins
tration that sought his advice alone against
troops Of friends for Captain Stoms. And
now, Mr.. President, am man of cha
raeter, and speak of that l0lich 7 do per-
so7lGLly k'ao10. would be glad of a private
interview, but that is not possible now.
But what have written to you is done
more in sorrow than in anger. All want
for my son is stern Justice. and this he has
not had, No mortal knows of my send
ing this letter Neither of my sons
"All have to say in conclusion is, let
justice be done, though the Heavens fall
Yours truly. WILLIAMSTOMS. r.,
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w NJ. ACh1NL41 l.
Attorney a. fLaw--Omce in Eagle Block. over Ma
tionai Bank, Canton, Ohio june 2sS7
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The Democracy of Plain township, are
hereby notified to meet at their usual
places on Saturday, March 25th 1871.
from o'clock to p. m, to nominate a
ticket to be supported at the April cleo
tions.
LEVI MCKINNEY,
Central Committeeman.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-03-16

The late Congress passed an Act to pay
southern loyalists for losses incurred dur
ing the late "onpleasantnessP This will
be pleasant to thousands and relieve the
treasury Of millions 1t is a measure to
make "loyaP men-that is Republicans
more numerous in the South
President is to appoint commission Of
three to pass on the claims Ia
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-03-16

The Democracy ofLake TIP. are request
ed to meet at the Centre School house in
said township on Saturday March 18th
1871, at o'clock in the afternoon for the
purpose of nominating a township
ticket to be supported at the ensuing
spring election, also to nominate candi-
date forJnstice of the Peace. a full at
tendence is requested.
GEORGE GRUBB.
Central Committeeman.
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NEWS ITEMS.

King Victor Emanuel has addressed q
communication to the emperor Of Germa-
my, expressing his surprise at the severity
Of the conditions of peaee exacted from
France, and counseling moderation in the
demands made on that country.
The rebel Cubans have gained a victory
over the Spaniards. cutting off two COM
panies.
It is thouSht Congress will adjourn in q
lew days till December.
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C-L VAI.IANDlGHAM.

Counsellor at Law, Dayton. Ohio.-Wiil practice
IN the several Stale and Federal Courts.-Ohice,
No 2s7 Third street. first stairway East OF the
ohio Insurance Company. marie 'T0yl
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StprA tqrtp B,niptrat.
A. McGREGOR, Editor.
THURSDAY: 1e
Plens,e ReneW.

Many subscriptions to the STARK CoUN-
rY DEMOCRAT are about to expire and we
are notifying each friend in his paper. All
papers not renewed will be discontinued.
Let our friends bear in mind
We are also sending bills to friends who
are somewhat indebted Let all such
promptly respond.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-03-16

Mr.. st. Clair who knocked down the
school teacher. near Calcutta, Columbiana
county, for supposed insult to his daugh-
ter, had the pleasure of paying twenty
i've dollars for that piece Of fun.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-03-16

A young man named Hays, teaching in
Franklin township, Columbiana county,
recently whipped severely young LADY
for refusing TO sweep lis school room.
The young lady sued befor ESQUIRE VII
lard Of that township, and NJ. HaS was
fined b, so and cestss ~ .lssi1.al5 4
/ s4AEss s9aesl's2 =
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-03-16

Gen. n. D. Leggett, of GAINESVILLE, has
resigned his position as Trustee of the
Ohio Reform School for Girls, and viii
start in a few days for Washington, 70 as
sune the duties of Commissioner Of Pat
ents s15 --f=slg--
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Jackson Township.

Notice is-hereby given to the Democra-
cy of Jackson township. that they meet at
the Center School-house in said town
ship, on Saturday, March 25th 1871, at
o'clock P NJ, to nominate a township
ticket to be supported at the ensuing
April election.
JOHN HAMMER.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-03-16

A Mr.. Monroe, student at Allinros
College. claims 10 have been robbed one
night last week, at the college boardiaR
house, Of fifty dollars in money, and d
note calling for ons hundrod dollars. he
accuses his room-mate, q Mr.. Kent. ~
committing the theft. On the other hand.
Kent claims to have lost q watch ana
some ak or seven dollars An exemina-
tion was had AZ the college hall. hat
nothing elected that Wcnld point - uhers
the money and effects went. On Wednss-
day forenoon the pocket book were piosE-
ed up near the house, by' one Of the LADY
boarders, the money distracted, but the
note lett in.-L Loeak 81
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Read Noffce.

NOTICE is hereby given that a petition will be
IN presented 10 the Board Of Commissioners of
Stark comfy Ohio, at their annual session on the
first Monday in March, 1s71 praying for the Ioca-
ton of county road, as follows: Commencing at
the south west corner Of the southeast quarter of
section twenty (20), township eleven Q1), range
nine (o thence north along said half section line
until it intersects she road leading from the High
Mill 20 Canton. A PETITIONER.