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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-09-07


. THERE is fish whose habit it is,
when pursued, to dirty the water, so
that it may escape in safety. The Re-
publicans are now at this trick. $20,-
OO0, 600 have been recently stolen from
the Public Treasury, and the offenders
are not prosecuted. On this Radical
journals sing dumb, and tellus of New
York City officials bad management
-an affair not concerning the country
in the least. The South has been stol-
en- poor by the carpet-bagg ers, and
10000, 600 remain uncollected from
the dcfaulting revenue officers. The
money of the people is stolen by
wholesale, and we hear only of Ku-
Klux, Tamany and Tweed. Punish
your own thieves while you have the
power, or give way to better men,
who will. s4ol s-
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-09-07
Valuable Farm for Sale.

A VERY desirable farm located about u
IN mile south of the center of Rootstown
township, containing nearly 81 acres, about
so of which is excellent timber land, with large
sugar bush, the balance is under a state of good
cultivation. Apple and peach orchard of choice
fruit. Farm well watered. Three good wells,
one good cisteTn, aside from springs and
streams of living water on the farm. Build-
ings in good repair. There are two dwelling
houses, one large and one small. Large bank
barn, two horse barns, carriage house, corn
house and other out buildings. The above
property is now offered on very reasonable
terms. Enquire on the premises or of tQ
afs.E rl G. p. REED,
126-tf at Ravenna, Ohio
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-09-07
Heaith of Col. Mecook.

The Steubenville Gazette of the 1st
inst, says: = - : : 80 -
1t gives us great pleasure to inform
the numerous friends, in all parts of
the country, of our distinguished cit
izen, Col. George W. McCook, that
his health is rapidly improving That
eminent and distinguished Physician,
DIR. W. w. Dawson, of Cincinnati,
whom the Colonel consulted in that
city, previous to his coming home,
came to see the Colonel on Wednes-
day last, and was very happy in find
ing that he had improved so rapidly
IN the last ten days. The docter thinks
that with a months quiet and rest the
Colonel will be fully restored to his
usual vigor, strength and health. Up
on the advice of DIR. Dawson, the Col.
was to leave to-day CThursday) for
the sea shore, to remain for a short
time, to enable him torecuperate more
rapidly, as the breezes of the ocean
will be of great benefit to him.
Messrs. Pendleton, Thurman, Nor
gan, Ewing, Groesbeck, and hosts of
other able Democratic speakers, will
fill all the Colonel ps.app pointm and
will make the canvass from now until
the polls close in October, lively one.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-09-07

THE last Ohio Republican platform
which has anything to say about the
manner of paying the public debt,
contains the following:
ResolUed, That the Republican par
tvpledges itself to the faithful pay
ment of the public debt according to
the laws under which the fve-tWenty
bonds were issued, said bonds should
be paid in the currency of the country,
4rhich may be legal tender trhess the
gocernnseast shall be prepared to re-
deem sascb bonds.
The Supreme Court of the United
States has decided that the law cre-
at1ng the 1egal-fender, or greenback
notes, is constitutional, and that the
greenbacks are legal tender in pay
ment for all debts, as wen those
created before the passage of the act
as those incurred since. Now, as
Boutwell, has officially announced that
the Government is prepared to redeem
500, ,O00, 600. of these bonds, the peo-
pie will be a little anxious to see
whether they willibe paid in green
backs at par or whether the Secretary
viii make the ,bondhoiders 9 present
of $24 100000 of the money wrung
from the people by taxation.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-09-07
pREs1aENr enANr.s FAEH.

sal :s sa shs now n rfs sioodsd
From the Brooklyn Eagle-l
A correspondent of the Central
Bdptist, after visiting President Grants
farm, a few miles from St. Louis, Mo-,
says he was received by Mr.. Elrod,
a relative of the President, who is en-
trusted by him with the superintend-
ence of property, valued at not less
than 100000. The farm includes with
recent purchases, 869 acres, mostly
rolling land" After the brilliant des-
criptions that have been recently pub
iished of Mr.. Tweedss Connecticut
palace and the island homes of Messrs.
Garyey, Ingersoll, keyser and other
magnates of the Republican-Demo-
cratic New York court house ring, the
enthusiasm of the Bdptist's description
of the Presidents blooded stock, lux
uriant agriculture, and other items
which make UP the 100000, read
quite natural. F F.4f
President Grant went went into the
army not worth cent, and has lived
quite freely. ever since. His horses,
equipages, Sc, are the theme of ad-
miring descriptions from correspond
ents not only at Washington but at
Long Branch, and wherever else he
takes up his temporary abode. 1t is
therefore quite consolatory to find that
out OF his not excessive salary, first as
general. now as president, he is able to
keep 100000 of, blooded stock and
such Jike property idle on a Missouri
farm Politics appear to pay much
the same as the new court house of
New York. The boss politician is
evidently bound to be the millionaire
of the period. He has found the Sc
cret limited at in the Scripture passage
+" There is that scattcreth yet increas-
eth. ~ These boss politicians, whether
called supervisors or presidents, con-
triye to live at the highest point of
luxury, and on moderate salaries, and
yet roll up riches.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-09-07

BILL G1BsoN, defaulting Radical
State Treasurer of Ohio, is now en-
gagged in explaining the true Radical
theory from the stump. He says that
the Radicals have stolen all they want,
therefore it is best not to turn them
out of Office. We are not SO sure that
+ they have stolen all they want
Better make sure work of it by turn
ing them out anyhow.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-09-07

The public land given by a. Radical
Congress to enrich q few railroad
monopolists,7 would, had it, been
appropriated tosthe use of the 100000
voters of Ohio, given eachla farm OF
300 acres.s AS it is, the monopolists
are made independent by this gift OF
what belonged, TO thes people, The
Republican party always discriminate
in favor of the rich.g5v 9s0hT G
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-09-07
FARM FOR3SALE.

FTNHE the undersigned offers for sale his farm,
containing 81 acres, situated one and u hall
miles south of the Center of Shalersyille. 1t is
well adapted for either grazing or tilling, has q
comfortable house. good barn. and other out
buildings. There is failing, living wa
ter upon the premises also being well timbered
To any one wishing good farm, the above
will be sold at q bargain ag9al
For particulars, enquire upon the premises:
VIM. a. EATINGER.
shalere vile. Aug 10, 1871. l64-tf. ~
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-09-07

go The great sconundrum among the
Radicals of Cincinnati just now is /;
20 Shall we liaye q colored candidate
to represent us in the Legislature ?--
Why not? While the RAIDS. constant
ly demand and expect the oolored
vote, il is downright hypocrisy not to
give them any share Of the affairs.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-09-07

THE Commercial says that the tariff
plank Of its party in Ohio is " SO art
fully constructed that not to stand on
it is an impossibility." Isn't that a
nice little swindle. inel I'D if1
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-09-07

ONE-HALF of Scotland is owned by
twelve. men. Those twelve mem are
like the bondholders of the. United
States who own millions of dollars
worth of property upon which they
don't pay q cent of tax. d This eisD the
way the Radical leaders and rich men
rule the, people. sIsg'nBIex saI . =
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-09-07
Moving Buildings.

TTJHE undersigned, having the only complete
i set of tools for moving buildings, within
thirty miles of Ravenna, and having had six
teen years experience in the business, will take
sions with promptness, without damage and
for reasonable charges. Apply in person or ad-
dress WM. CLINE. kavenna, o.
P,S. wish the public to understand that
while do not propose to work for less prices,
or in unfair competition with honorable and
competent workmen in my line, do wish to
saw that / will move buildings cheaper than
BILL SMITH, either by the day or job. can do
work better and cheaper than the aforesaid
smith, let his figures be as low as he dare como
down. WIN. CLINE.
July s6. 1871. 15s-tf.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-09-07

70 The election for Governor, members
of Congress and of the State Legisia-
ture took place in California on Tues
day. AS yet we have no returns. The
ontest was expected to be very
close one and the result somewhat
doubtful.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-09-07

THE Cleveland Plain Dealer says
OF the nominee for Senator in this
District: d. c. Goodman, Esq, one
Of the best men in the State, is the
Democratic nominee for the Senate in
the Pertage-Summit District We
wish it were possible to elect him.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-09-07

saTHE Wisconsin Democracy have
nominated Hon. James r. Doolittle
at their candidate for Governor. He
is one OF the ablest men of the West
and oughtfto be elected.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-09-07

A MAN named Furay, an aid-de-
camp of Gen. Noyes is assisting his
chief in the speech making business.
How appropriate, "noise and fury
signifying nothing" 9
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-09-07
Soma snr,,t ninerenoes.

There are a few individuals who
seem to be impressed with the idea
that the only questions of difference
which ever separated the Democratic
and Radical parties were those relating
to the Fourteenth and Fifteenth
amendments to the Constitution. But
If il were true even that the Democ-
racy had approUed of these Radical
measures which is the fartherest
possible from being the fact-it seems
to MS that there are yet remaining
many other questions of vast impor-
tance to the people, in regard to which
the two parties are as wide apart as
the poles. Let us enumerate a few:
The Democracy are in favor of pre-
serving to the States all the rights of
local self-government, and combining
the Federal authorities to. the exercise
of the powers clearly delegated in the
Constitution. ssi
Is this the theory or practice of the
Radical party?
The Democracy are in favor of a
tariff for revenue purposes only.
How does that idea comport with
the practices of Radicalism? aaf
The Democracy are in favor of pay
ing the fiye-twenty bonds according
to contract, in greenbacks, and are ut
terly opposed to the Grant-BoutWell
policy of paying the bondholders two
dollars when they loaned the Govern
ment but one, or of robbing the people
to pay them a premium when they
have right to pay them at par.
Is that the Radical doctrine? a98s
The Democracy believe that the
Government can furnish as good
currency free of cost to the people as
that which is furnished by the National
Banks at cost of S20, 0,000, 600 annually.
Does Radicalism agree to that?
The Democracy believe in the doc
trlne that all the property in the coun-
try should bear its just share of taxa
ton, and they are utterly opposed to
surrendering up the pow er and privi-
lege of compelling the bondholders to
pay taxes upon their property the
same as other people. 5.as1ss.
If Radicalism isssin favor of that
they have singular way of showing
it. .''o
The Democracy are opposed to the
bayonet election law, and the tyranni-
cal and despotic Ku-K1ux bill, by
which the President is vested with the
arbitrary power to suspend the ha6eas
corpus, the great writ of right, and
ride rough shod over the liberties of
the people. a . Esa
How is it with the Radicals? 8
The Democracy are in favor ofuni-
versal amnesty, by which alone the
dissentions engendered by the war can
be allayed and peace and good will
again established throughout our bor-
ders.
Where stand the Radicals?
1t does seem as slough there were
some slight differences between the
two parties in reference to the princi-
pies upon which the Government
should be conducted. These are all
questions upon which the people
should calmly reflect and make up
their judgments, and then act as be-
BONES men looking to the best inter-
ests of the country. 49, voG
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-09-07

Gov. HAYES is building a $4,000
business house at the famed city of
Duluth oh, but these Radical
fice-holders do get rich rapidly.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-09-07
Bayonet Interference in Nominating Con.
veDtfons. -s = =

Bayonet Interference in Nominating Con-
ventions.
The New York Sun, leading Re-
publican paper has this to say about
the last fragrant act of dictator Grant,
in using the bayonet to control the
Radical Custom-House Convention in
Louisiana: SOW ~ s le.iF.e
For HE first time in the history of
the nation, Federal bayonets have
been used to control the action of a
Political Convention. Under the lead
of the Presidents brother-in-law's
brother, United States troops took
possession of the hall in which the
Louisiana Republican State Conyen-
ton was being held, and forced out
the delegates opposed to the renomi-
nation of Gen. Grant. The men who
have made the Republican party of
Louisiana were virtually driven out
of the Convention. Tsa Is
When the Ku-Klux bill was before
Congress, the Sun repeatedly warned
the people that it was bill expressly
prepared to enable Grant to force the
election of delegates favorable to his
denomination from the Southern States
to the next National Republican Con-
vention. The scene in New Orleans
proves that warning should have been
needed. What has been done in Lou
isiana may be done in Alabama. and
and in South and North Carolina
But even under the Ku Klnx law the
President has no power to use United
States troops as they were used in
New Orleans. He has usurped the
power. He has no more right to in
terfere with Republican Convention
| in Louisiana than he has to interfere
with q Republican Convention in the
| State of New York. He has no more
right to point a bayonet at the breast
of a Warmuth delegate to the Louisi-
ana Convention than he has to point a
bayonet at the breast of Greely del
egate to the New York Republican
State Convention. If he may do one,
he may do the other. as
| Grants action was a glaring usur-
patton of the rights of the people. 1t
gives strong color to the prediction OF
Gen. Frank Blair, that Grant would
use the army if necessary to retain his
hold upon the White House.
Let the people be prepared, Their
liberties are threatened. ziH
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-09-07

INhis Athens speech, General Noyes
said his objection to paying the debt
in greenbaeks is that it is not what
we agreed to pay it in. The Radical
State platform of 1868 indorsed it's
payment in greenbacks. Morton has
indorsed it, Thad. Stevens did, and
John Sherman said only extortioners
and repudiators go back on the con-
tract in the way Noyes proposes.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-09-07
DoNN P1Arr advises the Republican

party of Ohio to rally. Hear him:
fsLet the Republicans rally. Let
there be grand rally. Let it be a
continuous and tremendous. rally
Let3the cry be John Sherman and
Demi-John A. Bingham, Grant and
Murphy, q high protection swindle
and rotten civil service, gifts, bribes,
general corruption, and bayonets at
the polls--in word, Grantl''
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-09-07
) Democratic State Ticket.

-, For G0eeFa0r.
GEORGE W. McCoOK, of Jefferson County.
For LSsus- GorerRor,
s. T. HUNT. OF Hamilton County
For Attorney General,
ED. 8. WALLACE, of Clark County.
For auditor of State,
JR. .COGKERILL. OF Adams County
For Treasurer of l&Gse.
GUSTAYUS BRUEHL, OF Hamilton County.
L15sa0 Eor Supreme Judge, 81
CIV. GEDDESs Of Richiand County
For Member of tie Board Of Public Works,
ARTHUR HUGHES, Of Cuyahoga County
Eor school Commissioner,
js w. W. ROSS. of Sandusky County
For Clerk Of sAe Supreme Court,
District aad County Tickets.
Nor Common Pleas Judge
- HENRY q. RANNEY, Of Portage,
fSubjeet to the decision Of the Democrats Of
TrumbuII and Mahonfng Counties.
DEWITT c. CooLMAN. OF Rayenna.
For Kepresentdsice,
- zAL0NZ0 N FARRs of Mantua.
For AHdikor, .t}.1
JOSEPH L. CARRIER, OF Brimheid.
ORREN STEVENS. Of Palmyra
EDWARD 2. HATFIELD,'o of kayenna-
FFlA f For CoanissioRey.
lt4s, EDMUND RICHARDS Of Paris
For Director Of Eszfrmary.
AIaM0N L. T0MS0N. of shaiersyille.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-09-07


The Radical administration in re-
desming the $40 bonds have paid their
pets about s26, ,00o, 900 premium when
they had the right to. redeem them at
their face, sor par value. The Democ-
-racy are compelled to recognize this
industrious pIundsr as an accomplished
fact; but they denounce the extraor-
dinary means by W hich it was brought
about. Now, does any one clainAahat
in doing SO they have made a new
departure and approeed of the VII
lainous robbery2 We rather think
not. Yet they might do it with as
much show of reason and truth as
they now. assert that we approve of
their constitutional amendments, mere
Iy because we recognize them as being
iae. facto parts Of the constitution.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-09-07
THERE are four States in the Union
where the negroes exceed the whites
In, Dopulation. viz. 4lsa s.

Negro suffrage converts these States
from American into Negro Republics.
These are American Jamaicas and San
Domingos. South Carolina especial
ly is in a beautiful condition. Look
atiti What an interesting prospect
for its white citizens! The Radicals
are entitled to all the hosaors of this
condition of affairsl
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-09-07
a Raaieal sew psparturs.

A Radical New Departure.
The subject of the redemption of
the $50 bonds has given the Radicals
an immense amount of trouble. In
the spring of 1868, the State COnven-
tons of that party in both Ohio and
Indiana by resolutions declared in IA
vor paying the $40 bonds in green
backs, and the two leading Senators
from those States in Congress adYo-
Gated that policy and denoHncedS All
who opposed it as repudiators and ex-
tortionists. But no sooner was the
election of that year over than they
backed down from their position.
betrayed the people, and advocated
the policy of robbing the taxpayers
of the country to pay the bondhold-
ers in gold, or a premium of from
twelyeto twenty per cent. The peo-
pie are beginning to get their eyes
open to this monstrous robbery, and
the Radical leaders becoming aware
of the fact, are taking snew depart
ure," which is thus stated by the
Cleveland Leader: 70 .sls7a 5ssSl-s
.5ass He (Sherman) holds, in common
with all financiers not muddled by
modern Democratic nonsense. that
the greenback is not money, bat q
promise to pay money, and hence that
The payment of the, public debt tn
greenbacks would still leave the debt
standing" eF....is :55s.a. :. -,
Greenbacks not money, eha Well,
they are just as much money as they
were when the bondholders paid them
to the Government for the bonds, are
they not? They are just as much
money forOne person and one pur-
pose 8 another arnf
The Supreme Court has d cid
ed that the law authorizing athe
issue of this currency is consfitu-
tional and that law, an abstract of
which is printed on the back Of each
greenback note, declares that it is
.legal tender in payment of all debts,
public and private except duties on
imports and interest on the public
debt, and recesoab1e fior az loans made
TO the United States" s'3I .4osi-gss5
If this last dodge fIthea Radical
leaders be true, what a magnificent
claim, says the Enquirer, have the
soldiers who gave to the bonds their
value by n preserving the life of the
nation" for their services In the field.
Having been paid In greenbacks which
the Leader says is not money, and,
therefore, no payment at all, they are
entitled to claim from the Govern
ment, and should receive, gold for ev-
cry day of service they gave the
Union during the war;. And every
patriot should admit that if any class
of Government. creditors were enti-
tied to pay in gold it was the soldier
class, those who bore the brunto of the
war and suffered itsahardships and
priyations. Their debt, according to
the leader, is still standing, due and
owing by the Government. 65,.ls5.
Then, there are the widows and or
phans who have been receiving their
pensions in greenbacks. They are
not paid, because the Government
gives them only greenbacks-prom-
ises to pay-whieh the Leader tells us
is not money, and, therefore, is no
payment at all. Are they not as much
entitled to gold as the (. bloated bond
holdere 21a Tho Gouorpp,ant No r,,<,ro
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-09-07
RlVENAl BOOK STORE i

House has been receiving, during the past three
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New Books.
Miscellaneous, Standard and Juvenile.
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Ink-A full assortment of inks: Black, Violet.
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IniSstands-New and beautiful styles.
School Books-A full line OF School Books and
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Blank Books-A new, full assortment.
Steel Pens-The best makes in the country
Gold Pens-Fairchild's unrivalled Gold Pens.
Children's Carriages : Toy Wagons Carts.
.! Wheelharlows, Doll Carriages. W "a
Willow Baslkets-Nnrsery Chairs, High Chairs,
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Walking Canes-A tine and full assortmen
China Vases Goheman Glassware, Toilet Sets
Perfnmery, Fancy Boxes, Writing Desks.
Wallets. Pocket Books, Tooth, Hair and
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lery, Photograph Albums. - sa4.as ..sIs-
Jewelry-New and beautiful patterns-bright
in lustre is Gold, and a great deal cheaper.
Will wear without tarnishing. z -
Bird Cages Bird Seed, Cutie Bone, Bath
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News Depot-Always fully supplied with Dali
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Toys-m almost endless variety.
tPhillip Phillips, Publications.
Hauotced Songs, newly revised, adapted to
Prayer and Conference meetings, Young Mems
Christian Association &c. Price $50 per hun
dred; single copy. 75 cents.
Ltl0soeI UyDtis, a companion to HalioYed
Songs Designed for Sabbath Schools $15 per
hundred, 20 cents single copy.
Singing Pa0Fina-Hymns and Music $35 per
hundred: 80 cents single copies.
Deer Drops Of Sacred Songs for Sabbath Schools
$50 per hundred; IS cents single copy.
Singing AaaeaI (all new every year) SIS per
hundred; 20 cents single copy
Sabbath Schools promptly supplied with all
servedly popular publications.
1t is impossible to give more than a meager
outline OF the immense variety of Book Store
popular establishment. For quality and prices
Eof goods it has no successful rival. 49, - .
| The purchasing public are cordially invited to
call and get their wants supplied. at the
! RAVENNA BOOK STORE,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-09-07

The result of the recent election in
the city 9of Charlestown, South Caro-
lima, at which the Radicals were COM
ipletely routed, has convinced Emperor
Ulysses that they have the Ku Klux
Terrible bad down there, and it is said
he designs to send down there a few
of Garield's pursuaders to straighten
matters out again. lssses8 ans fHlaai