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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-11-30


That was rather a two edged joke
which was made not long since in
the Texas Legislature in this wise !:
At the late election some five Demo-
Gratis were elected to the lower house
to fill unexpired terms, and on CONF
ing up to the clerks desk to qualify
took the customary oath to support
the thirteenth, ,fourteept and fifteenth
amendments. At this sable mem
Der named Cotton, thereunto melted
by q carpet-bag Satan behind him,
moved that whereas The spectacle of
five Democrats swallowing all the
amendments in one day was glory
enough the house do now adjourn.
From the Democratic side came re-
quest that the mover read his resolu-
tion over, and then was developed the
fact that the Hon. Cotton could pei-
ther read nor write, and was then
holding the manuscript of his resolu-
ton upside down. Still that honora-
Bile darkey belongs to the party een,
prising all the intelligence in the land, /,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-11-30
Nelson COnVGrse's Advertisements.
N. CONVERSE,

No. 4, Etna Block, is now full and running
over with new and fresh stock of Fall Goods
making the most complete and desirable stock
have ever been able TO show. The public in
general are cordially invited to call and inspect
the same.
Dress Goods.
This department is nicely filled up with 8
good assortment from 25c. per yard up. Nearly
all the shades Merinos, and Empress Cloths
cheap. A splendid stock Poplins and Black AL
pacas. Splendid Black Gros Grain Silk at s.
per yard.
Domestic Goods.
This branch is well stocked up with many ar
ticles too numerous to mention. Come and see
good heavy brown Cotton at 123kc. Also. yard
wide bleached at 121Sc.
Linen Goods.
great variety in this line, all decidedly
cheap. All Linen Table Cloth at S5c. per yard
Good Linen Towels at 81 per doz. Fine Irish
Linen at 35c. per yard. Good Linen Napkins at
81 per doz A large stock Linen Shirt Fronts.
from 20c. up. A splendid stock Ladies' and
Gents Handkerchiefs. Ladies' all linen Hand
kerchiefs four ~ for 25c.
Quilts and Spreads.
A good stock Bed Spreads and Quilts Come
and see nice French Honey Comb Spread at
81 so.
S1aWlS.
A large and new stock to select from, both
square and long. A handsome "a inch square
Shawl at $3.50. A good stock Shoulder shawls,
from 60 cents up.
Cassimeres.
A large and splendid stock. Come and look
thr. ugh before buying. All wool goods from
80 cents up.
Hosiery and Gloves.
A good assortment. Good Merino Hose at 15c.
per pair.
yeIveteens, WATERPROOF and Beaver
Cloakings.
A good assortment yelveteens from 75c. up.
Good Water Proof at 81 per yard. and Beaver
Cloakings at old prices.
FIanneIs and Wrappers and Drawers.
A splendid stock Flannels, nearly as low as
low old prices, which will gladden. the hesrts of
all through the chilly blasts of winter. Good
wrappers and Drawers at 60c each.
Thread.
Another 100 doz of that splendid 200 yard
Spool Thread at &c .,ool.
Hats and Caps.
A new stock. A good winter Hat at 81. A
nice lot children's Hats, each containing ize
to make the little folks happy.
Boots, Shoes and Rubbers.
A large stock, cheap.
Groceries.
A compile and fresh stock at as low prices as
any man can afford to sell them. Young Hyson
Gunpowder, Japan and choice Black Teas at
81 25 per lb. Splendid Rio Coffee at zoe. Good
Soap at &c per lb, and six cakes Honey Soap for
90 cents.
Come and See.
There are many things foo nnmerous tn men
tion for the want of room. Best come and see
store well filled with good goods, and accommo-
dating clerks to show them. Bring along yeur
Butter, Eggs, Rags, Dried Fruit, &C., and get the
highest market price
N. CONVERSE.
Ravenna Oct 10. 1871.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-11-30

A SPECIAL dispatch from Alexan-
dria, Egypt, dated Nov. 23d, says that
o terrible catastrophe had occurred in
the harbor off that port in consequence
of a collision between two steam
ships carrying passengers and mails.
The vessels met with great force and
both sunk, resulting in the death Of
seyenty-fivc Algerians by drowning.
The men were oYarbprdened with
gold, the weight of which rendered
their efforts TO swim unnEailing, in:
decd impossible.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-11-30

The administration organ in
Washington is of the opinion that il
will require ten thousand regular
troops to control the elections in the
Southern States next year, and hints
that Congress will be called upon to
increase the army this winter II
would be hard to find a more striking
commentary upon the freedom of in
stitutions in this country than the fac,
that an imbecile so dangerous as this
fellow is permitted to write in pub.
lie print.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-11-30

The elections for 1871 are now over
aud we can post the books and see the
political status in which we arc left.
One would suppose from the cack-
ling in the Republican press that ev-
erything had gone republican, and
that the Democratic party as politi-
cal organization had been in manner
annihilated, and that it had no
strength to enter upon the l'residen-
tial election. Now, the facts are, that
the close of this season leaves the De-
mocracy in the majority in the follow
ing States:
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-11-30
rEurs l. the rear for l-illi.n ,,o1;.;.o

This is the year for killing political
rings,' hunting political rascals, and
driving them out of power. The peo-
pie have got their hands in, and now
let the rats and vermin of all sorts be
hunted. No matter if the Custom
house Republican Committee do in-
dorse the head of their ring, and thus
in effect, declare that their ring shan't
be disturbed, it will make no differ
ence. 1t only shows that one set of
mon have been bowling about honesty
and are down on one set of thieves to
help themselves, IT is the duty of the
public to see that the Dysto9lyhopse
ring, with lis nefarioas jobs and pigp-
deFilss of the merchants, is pui down
or else the work of reform will ally
be half DONE, World.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-11-30

The New York Sun prints in full
a deed of 81 acres of land situated in
Cook county, Illinois, from Joseph r.
Jones and wife to Ulysses s. Grant
consideration zone dollar" The date
of the paper is May %, 1869, less than
three months after Grant took the
Presidential chair. Joseph r. Jones
is Minister Resident of the United
States at the Court of Brussels, one OF
the most desirable diplomatic positions
abroad. He was appointed by Grant
about the 22d of May, 1869.
If that is not an evidence of bribery
it is certainly very remarkable coin.
cidence.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-11-30

In contested election case before
the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania,
the Grant candidate was proved to
have been elected by unblushing cor
ruption. Twcnty-six dollars were
paid for the votes of thirteen soldiers
stationed at the barracks. The Grant
candidates partner openly stated that
he had bought eleven votes for $40,
other votes at different prices. Yet is
it not evident that the party that does
all this. monopolize all the morality
and virtue in the land.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-11-30

The total electoral vote Is 3l3, and
the majority of the whole number
would be 159: 1t will be seen that the
Republicans have carried nineteen
and the Democrats eighteen States.
This is close running. The Republi-
cans have sixty-one majority on the
electoral vote. A change of thirty-one
votes wocld defeat them. The carry
Snq of -NeU York alone, acith the thtr-
tg-shree uotes scould do the business.
We have lost that State this year SIM
ply through local causes. Pennsylva-
mia and California have thirty-one
votes, and their loss to the Republi-
cans would lose them the Presidential
election. There is no reasonable man
who doubts that Colonel Thomas A.
Scott can carry them, and do SO easily,
by large majorities. He can take also,
the Empire State. But there are Miss
issippi and Louisiana, with fourteen
votes, that we may by no means con-
cede to Grant. Louisiana was carried
for Seymour in 1868. and gentlemen
well acquainted there assure US that
we need have no fears of its going for
Grant in 1872. 1t is possible we may
lose New Hampshire with her five
electoral votes, but then we may gain
Connecticut with her six votes. The
majority against us in the latter State
at her April election was only few
hundred. She is naturally Democrat
ic, and would be certain to vote for
such man as Thomas A. Scott.
It is only necessary to examine this
matter to see how hollow and baseless
are all the vauntings of the Republi-
cans in regard to their chances OF
sweeping the country for Grant in
1872. Nearly one-half of the States
and one-half of the electoral votes
against them from the start, if we only
make judicious and sensible nomina-
ton. With that we will win. We de-
fly any one to have a contrary opinion
who will take glance. at the footings
of the elections this year. The latter
have been extraordinarily favorable
for the Republicans-more favorable
than they will be again with such a
man as Grant to head the Republican
ticket. tits probable the election may
be held under new apportionment;
but it win effect one party as much as
the other,-E ENQUIRER
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-11-30

"FIvE years ago." remarks the Phil
adelphis Press, we fought the Dem
ocracy with the spelling book, and
whipped them. This year our weapon
is the arithmetic, and is just as deadly
Precisely. 1t is hard to beat your
arithmetic when there are divisions in
our own ranks; when additions are
made to your party by the use of the
bayonet; when your votes are multi
piled by repeaters and revolyers, and
our ballots substractcd from the box
by rascally judges.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-11-30

No KU-KLUx IN GEoRGIA.-The
Georgia Senate in resolution, denies
that any Ku Klux organization exists
in that State, and offers legislative aid
to the congressional committees in OBJ
tanning Information concerning the
matter. Gov. Bullock, who stole a
million dollars of the State money, is
the worst Ku K1ux Georgia ever had,
and he is a fugitive from justice.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-11-30

HoS. MNNTGoMERY BLAIR has been
interviewed. He saws let the Demo-
cratic party as an organization stand
back, and the field be kept clear to dis
affected and independent Republicans
Let these Radicals call their CORven-
ton and nowinate whoever they please,
and then the Democrats rally TO his
support.
lie saws some sacrifice must be made
TO defeat Grant, and expresses per-
sonal preference for William Cullen
Bryant, although he thinks Trumbull
would name an excellent candidate /,
as would also Judge Davis, Judge
Ranney, Ex-Secretary Cox, and Gratz
Brown. In spite of his tariff procliy-
tiles he would support Greeley. He
does not think that there is any search
ty of material, and thinks that the
only difficulty to be apprehended is in
Thunkerism and Bonrbonism of the
Democracy.
This is simple nonsense. If there
are any considerable number of Re-
publicans who are tired of the cor
ruption, the fayoritism, and the dcs-
potic tendency of the party that now
rules and ruins the nation, let them at
once forsake the error of their ways,
and join the Democratic party in a
united effort TO restore the Govern
ment to its ancient purity and respect
for the Constitution of the Fathers
We are quite willing to take them in
as partners and to give them full credit
for all their efforts TO bring about the
much desired reforms. But the nouns
tain cannot go over to the mole-hill
For party that has managed the gov
ernment during half a century OF its
existence and made it the pride and
boast of its own people and of liberal
men throughout the world, to surren-
der their organization now and go over
to a faction, is supremely ridiculous.
If the haters of tyranny and corrup-
ton desire to defeat the present rotten
dynasty, let them come on The latch
string of the Democratic temple is
out. If'they have neither the honesty
nor the courage to entirely cut them
selves loose from party whose cor
ruptions and despotic tendencies they
openly acknowledge and profess to
condemn, but if they cannot induce
us to abondon our time-honored or
ganization, will continue to aid in the
perpetuating the power of the present
rulers, let them go their way and take
the consequences. From such an alli-
ance good Lord deliver us.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-11-30

b The Radical mind is terribly torn
up these days over the discovery of
an effort on the part of the Democracy
and certain Republicans to unite on
Hon.J. ID. Cox or some other moder-
ate Republican to disappoint Hon.
John Sherman's aspirations for re-
election to the United States Senate.
1t is said the effort in that direction
bids fair to be successful. If it shall
be, won't there be weeping and wall
ing and gnashing of teeth among the
tstrooly loil.r AS the almanac max
ers say, ssLook out for squalls about
these days" ~
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-11-30

TWEED promises some interesting
disclosures. The New York Nation
says:
".Tweed hs q book in which he has
entered the sums faid last winter to
the various Republican Legislators for
their votes, and it is expected and be-
lieyed that, If he finds that the game
he will publish it. Let us hope and
pray that he will. 1t will be the most
striking sliterary event of the season."
Some of the Republican legislators
referred to were reelected at the late
New York election.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-11-30
Retaliation.

A letter in the Louisville Courier
Journal from one of the cotton States
states that society strong in numbers
and wealth, has been organized in
those States for the expectation of me-
gro ruffians to the Northern States.
The plan is to furnish dangerous ne
groes with the means of emigrating
north of the Ohio river. This is JUS
titled by way of reprisal or retaliation
for thieving, carpet-bagging and mis-
rule of The General Government
South. The Courier-JonT which
publishes the letter, discourages the
movement as reyengeful and danger
GUS.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-11-30

81 LOTS of Congressman are In Wash,
ington, looking up quarters, but most
Of them have decided preference for
dOIlaYa.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-11-30
The Reason.

Is The New York World gives the
true reason for the declaration of mar
tial law in unhappy South Carolina.
After exposing the stupendous swim
die of Governor Scott, in the overissue
of bonds of the State, that journal
says: - ~ ~ = /.
Gov. Scott was one of the Pauper-
General Howard's bureau men. That
I. Christian soldier" is Gin" with Mr..
Grant, and hence the martial law bus
mess in South Carolina, The financial
explosion was apprehended, and the
bayonet was to have stamped exposure
out. Happily we have been able to
speak, and from our intimation of q
poor SIG, 600, 900 over Issue upon the
Sd of this month, the real figures have
day by day since been coming out, un-
til now at least 8,500,000 are known
to have beeu printed and under fear
of still further developments the tow
ering fabric of earpet-bag finance tot
ters to its fall. Let no man who has
read of Tanfmany fail to read of re-
constructed South Carolina let none
who have followed Tweed fail, to see
how Tweed dwindles TO pigmy be-
fore Scott. Since rings" are in order
let the story of of a greater, than the
new courthouse sp;ttoon and window
shade ring find careful attention
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-11-30

81 Tom MURPHY, the shoddy contract
or, resigned the office of Collector of
port of New Y ork few days ago, for
the purpose of harmonizing the Radi-
cal elements in the Empire State. The
resignation was accepted by President
Grant, and Chester A. Arthur, MUIR
phys friend, was appointed his sue
cessor. Who this man Arthur is, may
be learned from the Republican jour-
mails. The New Y ork Tribune says
3 " He lately held ten thousand dol
lar, Tammany Office, from which he
was only driven by the 1f'i6une's ex>
posure and he is a devoted servant of
the Murphy clique"
1.-The Syracuse (New York. Stand
I.ard (Rcp.) says of him !:
He has in many respects an ugly
record. Independent of his affiliations,
his appointment is one unfit to be
! made" "4 2H
That is jumping from the frying pan
iRto the fire. 1t is reform with ven-
| geance. EEs ~
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-11-30
Buyers pay the following prices :
MARRIED

SLUTTS-CLARK-In Rootstown, on the 23d
inst at the residence of the brides father, by
Elder James Greer, Rev. w i. SHUTS, of the
PittSburg Conference, Miss Julia NJ. Clark, of
Rootstown.
STOCKER-FOX-Nov. eSth, 1871, at the resi-
denee of the brides father, G. W. Fox, by Rev.
W. L. Day, Mr.. Amos w. Stocker, to Miss
Carrie l.. Fox, both of Rayenna.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-11-30

THE Legislature of North Carolina
is discussing the subject of repudiat-
ing her debt. A proposition for that
purpose has been introduced in the
House. The debt amounts to $35, ,0OO,-
900, which was created by Legisla-
ture forced upon the State by the Fed
eral bayonets, and was stolen and en-
bezzled by the carpet-baggers who
controlled the State. The State is un-
able to pay the interest on the immense
debt. iassE ~ +
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-11-30
Valuable Farm for Sale.

A VERY desirable farm located about x
"A mile south of the center of Rootstown
township, containing nearly 81 acres, about
30 of which is excellent timber land, with large
sugar bush, the balance is under state of good
cultivation. Apple and peach orchard of choice
fruit Farm wen watered. Three good wells,
one good eistern, aside from springs and
streams of living water tho farm. Build
ings in good repair. There arc two dwelling
houses, one large and one small. Large bank
barn, two, horse barns, carriage house, corn
property is now offered on very reasonable
tcrms. Enquire on the premises or of
q. r. REED,
f26-tf at Ravenna. Ohio
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-11-30
Shirts and Drawers,
FARM FOR SALE.

TINE the undersigned offers for sale his farm
Il containing 81 acres, situated one and a hall
miles south of the Center of Shalersville- IL is
well adapted for either grazing tilling, has n
comfortable house, good barn. am, other out
buildings. There Is never failing, living wa
ter upon the premises also be ing well timbered
To any one wishing a good farm, the above
will be sold at a bargain.
For particulars, enquire upon the premises.
WIN. A. EATING Err.
shalersville, Aug. 10, 1871, 154-tf.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-11-30
Machinery for Sale.

CONSISTING of Beiler, Engine, Shafting,
~ thing complete to make shingles. The En-
gine is of Salem manufacture, was built for n
houring mill and has done that work several
years. Every thing new or nearly Circum-
stances have enabled me to sell this Machinery
at great bargain, Who will have 1t.
j. b. MACHAMER.
New Baltimore, stark Co. o. 1GO-Sm.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-11-30
4. M.& E. B. HiglGy'S Advertisement.

A. M. & E. B. Higley's
WEEKLY
Produce Price List,
Choice Tub and Roll Butter. 80. sc y n.
Fresh Fresh Eggs s.....-...-.-.....' ssc ssc 2 dcs'
Rancid Lard ard Jfor r cheese greasej.. Sc ; X: r.
Beef Tallow. las to quality. to Sc p h.
elsa Beams 1RRpes eRpee bu
Choice Honey in original p'k's. .18e . ID.
Beeswax as to quality 20 to s5c y ii
New = ......35c . bu.
Corn tpcr bu. of ears) ............s5c = bu.
Gnestnuts a.-.-..--.--.'--...-S3 " 5n-
Hickory Nuts .......-.-........ 90 . bu.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-11-30

No. 4, Etna Block, is now full and running
over with new and fresh stock of Fall Goods,
making the most complete and desirable stock
have ever been able TO show. The public in
general are cordially invited to call and inspect
the same.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-11-30

ITisnow authoritaiiyely announced
that the Pope will not leave Rome un-
less compelled to do so by physical
force or personal violence.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-11-30

CoSeREss will commence its next
,pssion on Monday
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-11-30

e. L. Richardson & Son,
Call the attention of Builders, Carpenters, and
all who intend building this season, to their
large stock of
Builders Hardware,
Which we offer stiriecs that cannot he beat,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-11-30

The Democratic State Central Com
mittee was in session atsColumbus on
Friday. George 81. Pendieton, 6. W.
Morgan and Senator Thurman were
present. The financial management
of the fall campaign was reviewed, and
the Committee adjourned to meet
again on the 22d of February next
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-11-30

A. TT. CONNER, former State Printer
of Indiana, has submitted a PROPOSE
ton to the Governor and Attorney
General to return to the State $IS,S00,
III settlement to an overdraw on ac-
new-General, Auditor and Secretary
of State recommended the acceptance,
and the Governor has approved the
compromise. Conner belongs to the
party of great moral ideas.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-11-30

90 The President of the National La
Dor Reform Union has issued card
stating that the call made for Con-
vention at Washington, Dec 9th, is
the work of self-constituted commit
tee, and has not the sanctionlof the La
Dor Reform party. The regularly
I called Convention will meet on the
third Wednesday in February, 1872, at
Columbus, Ohio. le Iias siIl -