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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-09-30

PAGE and some other shining lights of the Re.
publican party, who showed scenes for their meet
ing last Tuesday stood about the street before the
Canton delegation started and invited people to
go to Waynesburgh, free ride, free dinner, free
everything butconscience and still they didn't
have enough to surprise anybody.
Gone where the salt waters bound over rocks
Gone to get washed for clean pair of socks,
Gone to throw off the Republican yoke,
Gone to get everything fixed that is broke.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-09-30

PETER CHANCE and A. McGregOr had good
time at Thompson's Corners on Friday evening
last week, Washington tp, is finely improved and
the beautiful farms look we'll these days Our
substantial friends there away are good workers in
mother earth.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-09-30

AT a hose test last Frtduy, at the Second Ward
Engine House. section Of Akron hose ran up
nearly to four hundred and twenty five pounds,
before 1t gave way, and a Chicago section wentup
to 400 pounds without breaking, when the pressure
was stopped,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-09-30

Two young men ofsouth Canton, while in Ak
ron at the Clay Hendricks meeting last Thursday,
had an Akron livery horse killed on their hands
by careless collision with another rig, the shaft
Of the other carriage penetrated the body of the
horse they drove, and caused almost instant
death.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-09-30

CANTON will have sporting truck tournament
on October Sth when $3.50 in prizes will be award
ed. First prize for sporting truck, 500 in gold; f;
second, $50 in silver; third. silver trumpet.
Hose companies, first prize $50 in silver; second,
S25 in currency. grand ball in the evening"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-09-30

MR. HARRIS, who spoke with Mr..
Pendleton Tuesday, was accompanied by
his young son offifteen years or so. Mr..
Harris had been in Congress before the
war and is now member
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-09-30

On last Sunday there was a happy family re-
union at the residence of Peter Rimmel, on North
Plum street. the occasion was the SOth anniversary
of his birthday and besides other friends were all
his living children and a host of grandchildren
who enjoyed the affair without restriction.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-09-30
CANTON GRAIN MARKET.

WHEAT-The market IS quiet but little coming
in the demand not being very large The prices
ranging from Sl,S5 TO Sl.4O per bush. New oats
20a33c
New Wheat, 81 90 to 81 so,
0ATs-Quiet prices ranging from 45e to SOC
CoRN-In good demand buyers are paying from
75c to S0c
RYE-Quietat at SOC per busd.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-09-30

A MAN called in an up town drug store on last
Tuesday morning for a flag, but the magnanimous
proprietor bluffed him with the information that
"them flags wasn't for any one but Republicans
and the man had to go away withouta flag.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-09-30

Stop and examine the six inch burst in section
of Water pipe which is lying in front of the Demo-
Graf office. ispiece of the $780, 600 iobgave out
at a pressure of little over so pounds. Stop and
gaze at it, ye tax payers
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-09-30
STILL AWAY.

Doc Palmer Of Palmer and Stall, sstill among
the Eastern carpet mills, where he is spending
time and pains to secure the most complete and
finest stock Of carpets &C. thatl has ever been
brought to this section Of Ohio, Watch Tor his re-
urn and call on the firm early.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-09-30

ALFRED SMITH, crippled son ofAllen smithwho
is engaged at C, Aultman g. Co.'s as moulder,
will open news stand in the Post Office about
next Monday The lad will keep first class news
aand, and we hope will meet with liberal share
If patronage.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-09-30

sAMH HUBBARD, au old favorite in Canton,
Joined the Wildman company here on last Tues
day, and made his first appearance with them on
Wednesday evening as Romeo.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-09-30

DEMOCRATS. election day approaches +
See that you and your neighbors do your
duty and vote the Whole ticket o0il,out
scratch.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-09-30

CHURCH DEDIcArIoN,-The NJ. E Church in
Beach City will be dedicated on Sunday October
3d. The services will be conducted by ]. N. Per.
shing, D. D., assisted by Rev. Mr.. Painter, of Orr
Vile
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-09-30

AKRON has secured the Hon. Gilbert c. Walker
ofva., and Hon D, NJ. vOorhes, the all sycamore
of the Wabash. The former speaks on the 9Th of
Oct, and the latter on the llth.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-09-30

CHARLES MONTE, no relation to Three Card Mon.
te, who Is engaged as mason at the Chlldren's
Home near Mt. Union, fell from tree while coon
hunting one night last week. aud broke, his leg
badly.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-09-30

"CUB ocub wild be, de boodlight is beebidg," Is
beebidg," is the way an Ashland youth called over
a gate post for his Keturah; but the old bad told
to boudce at odce, and he boudced. g
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-09-30

THE Centennial year is also a leap year. Girls
get your work in on the young fellows, cause you
may not be roaming around here single by the
time another Centennial comes round.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-09-30

Poor Akronl IfTheodore Tilton and Barnum's
hippodrome are not enough to demoralize town
and cripple its enterprises, nothing under the
heavens can do it.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-09-30

TWENTY two teams, containing eighty one and
half men, including Tom Saxton, went to
Waynesburgh last Tuesday. They should have
known better than to have got up a Republican
meeting on Democratic day.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-09-30
IT viii pay you'to visit the 90 Cent Store this
week. Novelties opening daily
NOTICE.

Our readers should note the dissolution notice
of Shear and Kline in our advertising columns
J. P. Klfnehas secured the whole interest in this
we'll known meat market, and will continue the
business in his own name, Don't fail to CALL
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-09-30

A very large crowd attended the 10th regiments
reunion at Navarro, last Thursday; large number
also went to Akron to hear Cassius NJ, Clay and
Governor Hendricks.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-09-30

THE General and, Particular man of the Pitts
burgh Commercial is more particular than any
thing else, at least he never rose higher than
second corporal in torch light procession.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-09-30
rMMEMsR A TTRd CTTON.

G. A. Wintefhalter has now open his iall s'ocK
efmilunery and fancy goods. The stock is the
largest In the county; complete In all branches
aud bought at headquarters, at lowest prices and
will be sold cheaper than the cheapest.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-09-30

aNo Shooting or huntington these premises" is
what was painted on a board which was attached
to one of the posts that enclosed the band stand,
last Saturday.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-09-30

Miss EMMA sEIss, teacher in the third primary.
West, has been dangerously Ill for some time past
and whose life was despaired Of recently we
learn is gradually improving now.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-09-30
PLASTERING HAIR In large Or
small quantities at F. B, HANE'S
d eale in Leather, Hides, sc" Op'
posite Democrat Office.
JUST IN

ED. Keplinger has Just opened his new stock
of goods for the fall and winter trade No larger
or finer stock of dry goods has ever been seen
In Canton, and the complete stock of fine dress
goods, is worthy of Especial attention,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-09-30

Mr.. WILL c. sHAFFER, travelling landscape pho.
ographer, has been stopping in Canton for some
time, and has taken some excellent views during
ais stay and is thorough artist
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-09-30

CT. MEYER and W. ]. Piero had good meet
ing at Magnolia one evening last week. Mr..
Meyers speech was full and complete and over
whelming, doing much good work.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-09-30

ALBERT PoRTMANN, brother Of. Dr.. Portmann,
who works for H. Wemet & Bro, cut his wrist
badly on the ragged edge of joint OfStovepipe on
last Wednesday.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-09-30
90 10 rHE CRY WooLEE MILLS

Corner Of Cherry and Third sts. Canton, o. To buy
the very best woolen goods, no shOddy used. a
full line Of sATMErs. CLOTHS, CAsSINRREs. BLAN-
KRTs, FLANNEIs, STOCKING YARNS, JEANS, &c, DC.
at greatly redaoed priesS manufacturers and for sale
by L. ALEX ANDER, Prop.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-09-30

CoRREsPoNDENCE,-our MassillOp correspond
ence failed TO come this week. McDonaldsyille
correspondence next week. our Louisville friend
has been neglectng us of late. Glad to hear
from all our friends.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-09-30

R. S. SHIELDS, ESQ.,, had grand evening meet.
ing at Tyro Hall, Marlboro tp, on Friday of last
week and made an effective and telling speech.
A. Pontius, Esq, also made a few remarks.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-09-30
NOR SAFE Or TRADE.

The undersigned wiShesto sell his property npar
AhA 0Anton depot, and located on Tenth and Cher
~ streets. This Is valuable property, with four
buildings thereon, and will be sold entire or In
three parts Said property will be traded for q
good farm. Forfurther particulars enquire on the
5raniaen g., HRNRx BECKER.
Iunel075-H
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-09-30

THERE was another very bad break in the water
pipe on East Third street last week. in the rear Of
the Gibbs property the. burst must have been q
large one, as the street was thoroughly overaowu.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-09-30

LON ANDERSON, Canton boy. now Genera,
Passenger and Ticket Agent OF the NJ. & l. BY, a,
Jeaenonville, Indiana, was at his old home lssi
week, on Q visit
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-09-30

On Thursday Oct 7, rs, ! viii open our fall and
winter styles ofPatetn Bats and Bonnets In Inn
mense variety. All are invited to call and OK.
anime them, GA. wINTERHAITER.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-09-30

BILL DEwEEsE's dog has been missing for over
two weeks, and no trace Of him can be found, He
has probably started up salt creek in advance of
the party.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-09-30

AR. HA1NEs, candidate for State Senator on
the Democratic ticket, autographed at the Ogden
House on Wednesday.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-09-30
FOR SALE.

Five horse power engine which will be sold cheap
Apply TO g. Eicher, cor. Cherry and TusCSTawaS "
sTeetS, ePO""
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-09-30

JOE FURNEs8 drove horse SO furiouslya few
days ago, that it died. He had hired it from
Chas Christy, South end livery man.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-09-30

THE eclipse Of the moon occurred on Wednesday
morning, .
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-09-30

CHAs NJ. HARRISON, who for some time past has
been studying with DR.. Metz of Massillon, goes to
Cleveland this week to attend lectures.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-09-30

Doc sIDDALL's fine mare "Cram" died at Woos.
ter, Q. recently, where she had been in the hands
of a trainer
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-09-30
OYSTERS. OYeTERs

E. Smith, formerly proprietor of the old phila'
delphia House. has again opened an oyster Bay,
No. n, Rast Tuscarawas street. Lipperts Block,
where ne htendsto keep oysters by the can and
quart also shell oysters on the halfshell, or by the
bushel. Soliciting liberal share ofpublic patron
age, remain, rf
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-09-30
7EV1 71INIs1 NJ INFVf W IOTV'
CATTTE
SHEEP.
CLEVELAND.

CLEVELAND, Sept. 80,
Wheat firm and better; No l red 81 S5 No . de-
81 25. Corn firm; shelled S2@SSc Oats firm; No. l
State 45c; white 45c.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-09-30

THE oyster season is fully inaugurated at Bacon's
and those who have tried them say they are fine.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-09-30

THE authorities are endeavoring to get JEFF
Davis to talk at the orrville fair which comes off
October 10, IA and 10.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-09-30

THE sooner our city authorities enforce the va
grant act, the better.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-09-30

THOUGH notmuch of tramp, Harper, of Mount
Vernon, bas carried the banner for number of
years.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-09-30

On Thursday. September 9Oth, all the Jewish
business houses will be closed also on Saturday,
October 9th.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-09-30

JUDGE YOUNG of Cleveland Police Court, was in
town last week.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-09-30

THE Valley R.R beginsto seeits way into Cleve-
land as the right of way has been secured in that
city.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-09-30

THE Long Branch season is over, and Grant will
go to Colorado He will dead head 1t in a palace
car.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-09-30

ALoAD of straw was upset at Poplar and Seventh
streets on Wednesday of last week.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-09-30

EAT all the peaches you want now, for you will
see few more until next season
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-09-30

opera and Irish comedy, will be here october
and7.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-09-30
S. MARQUIS, PIANO TUNER,

VIII be in Canton about the 18th of October
Leave orders at Perkins Book Store.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-09-30

GRAND Opening next Thursday at q. A. Winter
halters. Don't fail to attend and note the Inn
mense new stock Of goods he has on hand
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-09-30

SNOW fell in the western part Of this State on
Friday l7th
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-09-30

THR 1O4th Regiment held their Sth annual re-
union at Ravenna last week.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-09-30

( EPIzooT is on its travels again, and farmers
should get their cattle used to harness in time
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-09-30

wM' REED Huron county, shot gun. Short
funeral
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-09-30
E.E. KnnkRl's Bitter Wine Of Iron

This truly valuable tonic has been 80 Thoroughly
tested by all classes OF the community ina! ~ IL
now deemed indispensable as Tonic medicine,
II costs but lttle puries the blood and gives tone
10 the stomach, renovates the system aud prolongs
life. Everybody should have II.
For the cure OF Weak StOmachs, General Debili-
ty, Indigestion, Diseases Of the Stomach, and for
all cases requiring tonic.
This wine includes the most agreeable ana en-
Client Salt of Iron we possess Citrate OF Magnstia
Oxide, combined with the most energetic OF Vege'
table tonics-Yellow Peruvian Bark.
Do you want something TO strengthen your
Do you want good appetite
Do you want 10 get rid OF nervousness
Do you want energy2
Do you want to sleep wellP
Do you want to build up your constitution?
Do YOU want to feel we'll.
Do you WaIfta brisk and vigorous feelingH
Ifyou do, try KUNKELS BITTER WINE OF
IRON.
only ask q trial Of this valuable tonic
Beware of counterfeits as Kunkers Bitter Wine
of Iron is the only sure and eectual remed, in the
known world for the permanent cure OF Dyspep-
sia and Debility, and as there are number of i'm
itatiOns offered to the public, would caution the
community to purchase none but the genuine ar
ticle manufactured by L. +, Kunkel, and having
his stamp on the cork Of every bottle. The very
fact thatoher are attempting to initiate this val
liable remedy proves its worth and speaks volumes
In Its favor Get the genuine.
Sold only in 81 bottles, Sold by Druggists and
daa1are avnrvNyhpra
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-09-30
9OOon ChrOmos Just opendd at the 90 cent store
THE BEST

THE BEST, ~
The immense stock ofdry goods luAt received
nv Z. D. Keplinger Is worth a callfrom al who
desire goods in that line. Don't fall to drop IN
and see them, as you will find the largest and tin'
est stock ever opened here NNA
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-09-30

DoN'T fail to attend the Grand Opening Of e.
Winterhalters next Thursday, Oct, 7th
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-09-30

"FAsr Man" on the brain Is what troubles our
boys.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-09-30

LAY In your winter coal before the roads get
bad.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-09-30
CANTON WOOL MARKET
PITTSBURGH LIVE STOCK MARKET
EAST IrpPpTv - Slant On 1874

WooL-The market is little below prices, rang,
ing from 40c to 4Sc per lb
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-09-30

DAY and night were of equal duration Last week
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-09-30
CANTON RE3AIL MARKET.
DEMOCRAT OFFICE,

CANTON, OHIO, Sept 30, 1870.
The following will be found correct quotations
this day of the Retail price TO consumers Of the
articles named:
CORRECTED BY sExAURR & sTUMP.1
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-09-30

WAS Hamlet a descendant Of Ham2
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-09-30
gnrAl uews.
DoN'T fail to see Camille,

GET your coal houses filled.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-09-30
259 TaDe Worm Removed Alive. Is

Head and all complete in two hours. No fee til
moved by DR.. KUNKEL, 259 North Ninth ST. Send
for circular or ask your druggist for bottle OF
KUNKEL's WORM SYRUP. Itnever fails. Price, 81
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-09-30

Deduct to redeem bank notes.
Observation-Disclosures. 100000
Deduct gold investment 40,O00-S13O,0 90
The New York herald., 1875-08-19
TEE PRESIDENTS CLANS.

BRISTOL r l., August 49, 1875
Owing to the heavy rain storm which prevailed here
all the morning President Grant and tho remainder of
General Burnside's guests compelled to keep within
doors and forego the yachting excursion around the
bay which had been arranged part Of the days pro-
gramme Even up TO one o'clock in the afternoon it
looked, too though the clambake in honor of the
Presidents VISIT and TO which General Burnside had
invited so many distinguished guests would also have
to be postponed But about half hour later the
weather cleared and it decided that the entertain
ment should proceed. Accordingly, at the hour
named in the invitations tho guests began to
arrive They received by the General and
were afcrward introduced to His Excellency By four
O'Clock every seated at the tables and after
short speech from General Burnside welcoming his
guests the great feast took place. and enjoyable
affair Of the kind never occurred His Excelency APP
pcared to thoroughly enjoy the ''bake," which was
made up in true Rhode Island fashion, and for which
these islanders are famous
The New York herald., 1875-08-19
THE VERMONT VETERANS.

ANNUAL REUNION Observation-Disclosures
MEETING IN THE TOWN HALI,-sPEEcHEs BY
vICE-PREsDENT WILSON AND OTHER DIsTIN-
GUIsHED MEN.
BRATrLEBoRo, August 1s 1875
The annual reunion of the Vermont veterans took
place here to-day. There very large attendance
OF veterans, and of distinguished persons
Among the 1000 patriot veterans the gallant
General Stannard of Burlington, who left his right
arm in Virginia; General Franklin, General Thomas
General Landis Colonel Hooker of New York, but an
original Vermonter, and of officers OF lesser
rank and equal distinction There was
parade the morning and subsequently the veterans
were reviewed by Vice President Wilson Governor
Peck 1t was intended that later in the day there would
be a series of brief addresses from the balcony Of the
Brooks House. but the rain precluded this and the
ercises consequently transferred to the Town Hail.
which filed to sunocation.
THE EXERCISES.
General Thomas presided and introduced the
speakers in happy The intervals
between speeches being pleasantly occupied by
the efforts of the band. Vice President
Wilson was then introduced a man OF nationally
wide reputation and whose agency in carrying out the
very cause for which the veterans fought, very
overwhelmingly excelled indeed by that of any other
man. He received with great applause, and three
hearty cheers were given him.
Mr. Wilson reviewed the Incidents Of the war and
especially the share taken in by Vermont and
cluded a very patriotic speech by urging those who
heard him to do the duty of the hour
The other speakers were Governor Peck, Ex-Governor
HolbrooB Major General William b. Franklin Mr. Will
lam NJ. Evarts, Judge Asa o. Adds, General Edward L.
Cole Senator Edmunds and others, all of whom spoke
in such strain TO bring out approving applause from
the listening veterans.
This evening the town is gay with iluminations and
fireworks, and the veterans adding TO the briancy
OF the by paradng the principal streets in torch
light procession
The New York herald., 1875-08-19
FITZ JOHN PORTER.

THE CHARACTER OF HIS APPEAIl-A FULL PAR
DON TO BE ASKED FOR IN THE LIGHT OF THE
NEW EvIDENcE-PRoBABIK ACTION OF THB
PRESIDENT.
WAsHISGToS, August is, 1875
misapprehenson exists with regard to the case =
Ftz John Porter He has not asked the President to
order new court martial, but tho appointment of q
board of officers to examine the record Of his trial. with
the evidence and report all the facts with their
opinion on which the President might judge 'whether
or not the ground Of manifest and unjust con-
victon, he ought to receive the
EXECUTIVE INTRRPosTTIoN
by full pardon, annung the sentence passed by the
court martial which tried him in 1862 and 1868 by
which he sentenced ''to be cashiered and to be
forever disqualified from holding any Office Of trust or
profit under the government OF the United States and
also whether he ought To be nominated to the Senate
for restoration TO the army. No decision has yet been
prepared will any formal action be taken until the
of the Secretary ofWar There seems to be no
doubt however, from what is said in official quarters,
that Fitz John Porter's appeal will be denied.