The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1874-09-29

duty it is to aid his client when called
upon, as every honorable lawyer viii do,
commits the objectionable sin. For this
voter there is no hope. His doom is
sealed.
On the 18th of Angus, 1874, was an
election held in Ohio to declare upon a
new Constitution. Among the several
propositions separately submitted to
the people at that time was one spccif-
cally known as Railroad Aid" the pro
visions Of which are well known, and
against which Old Monroe Indignantly
hurled an overwhelming majority in tes-
timony af her bitter antagonism to this
most unpopular proposition. How did
the author above alluded to stand upon
this question, the invivdual who so bit
terly denounces railroad evils2 Let US
see. In the Register Of Jaly 9, we find
the following:
eve shall vote license no: we shall
vote minority representation no; we
shall vote railroad aid as provided for in
this separate proposition, yes.'
1t is but fair that the voters Of this
district should know the sentiments of
the man or men whom they support that
they may vote understandingly. Wylic
Fl Oldham, the Dem ocratic standard.
bearer in this district, spoke against rail
road aid, voted against railroad aid, and
is now and ever will be opposed to the
provisions of that proposition-and yet
he is railroad attorney. We'll, did you
ever2
On last Friday, the 11th inst, the Pro-
hibtion County and Congressional Con-
ventions were held here. Ga the even
ing of the 10th temperance lecture was
delivered in the City Hall by Mrs.
Brown, of Alliance, Ohio, who got off a
very spicy little speech exhorting the Pro-
hibitionists to stand firm and rally to
their work on the morrow. The only
observable feature in her discourse be.
you'd that Of ordinary temperance lec-
lures was that of its savoring of Radi-
calism. On time Friday the Convention
proceeded to nominate a ticket for this
county. The ticket is good one, and
is we'll worthy the cordial support of the
entire party. Next in order was the Sc
lection of a candidate for Congress. The
name Of ARA Alderman, ESQ, of Nor
gan, being the only one presented, on
motion, he was nominated by acclama-
tien. He accepted the honor in neat
little speech, pledeing himself to the
principles and platform adopted.
By the way, it is understood that Mr.
Van Worries and S. S. Knowles, Esq, of
this city, were in Monroe few days
since, looking up their political interests.
1t is amusing sometimes to observe how
some people will work when brought to-
it; that is, when their bread and butter
depends upon it, politically speaking. I
refer to the gentleman Of this city, the
above named politically ally of Mr.. Van
Worries. 1t was only few weeks since,
on the 18th day Of last August. that he
was heard to remark: 81 hear," says he,
"that Monroe County is voting almost
unanimously against the New Constitu-
ton, which satisfies me that my vote for
it is right" And yet this same individ-
ual is now entreeting Old Monroe to re.
member him and his candidate in Octo
ber. / think would be safe in answer
ing, "She will" What say the people
in reply?
The weather here continues dry and
warm. The dust hangs over the "oldest
city" in clouds, and there is no relief
save in good rain. The river is very
low and navigation almost suspended.
j. E. W.