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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-02-25

MoRToNs resolution to admit Pinch
back, colored, as United States Senator
from Louisiana, was defeated last week
by a vote of39 to %. The victory was
unexpected and shows that President
Grant is not m.ch of a power in-the Sem
ate. The motion to table was made by
Mr.. Morrill,, of Maine, and many Repub-
lican Senators voted to table the thing.
The session was continued all night and
Mr.. Ransom, of North Carolina, made a
speech on the general Southern situation
which is commended warmly on all
hands. It was an eloquent appeal for
peace in the South, for harmony in the
country, and for the burying of sectional
hate and bitterness. 1t evidently made
deep impression on the Senate, as it
certainly did on the galleries. Mr.. Bout
well made long, vindictiye reply, full of
bitterness and falsehood. 1t was the
same old speechNhe used to make against
the South when he was engaged in the
House in forcing military rule upon that
section.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-02-25

SENATOR ELECT JONES, of Florida,
was born in Ireland in 1884, and came to
this country when ten years old In
1855 he took up his residence in Pensa,
cola, where he has since resided. He is
self-made man, having educated him
self, was admitted TO the bar in 1867, and
is reported one OF the ablest lawyers in
the State. In 1872 he ran for Congress
on the Democratic ticket, and was de-
feated by William j. Purman, present
member Of Congress, by L726 votes
Purman receiving 1881; Jones, I5,SII,
In 1874 he ran for the lower house of the
State Legislature from Escambia county,
to which he was elected. He is mod
crate Democrat.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-02-25

THE condition seems to be in Congress
/ and by the Grant Administration that
war taxes are to be revived. Mr.. ,Dawse's
bill asks for additional taxation to raise
thirty-seven and half millions of dol
lars, over eight millions of which are to
be laid upon sugar, a necessity in every
family, the poor as well as the rich. The
excuse for this increase of taxes is to re-
plenish the Sinking Fund--a fund to ap-
ply to the'cutting down of the Public
Debt. This Sinking Fund has been
wasted and squandered, or stolen for
years, and neither Mr.. Dawes nor any
other administration partisan made any
fuss about it before. Now, when frauds
are exposed and the party in power tot
tering under the load of extravaganza
and corruption, the discovery is made all
at once that the Sinking Fund" must be
cared for and repenished.
When thepeople are less able to pay,
taxes must be increased. n Z y
1.-The appropriation bills are loaded
down with prodigality and chronic frauds
on the Treasury. Only few days \ago,
nearly two millions of dollars were re-.
ported for the public printing. which goes
on without stint just as if the franking.
l. = . . = l..f i ,.. .
privilege had not been abolished. The
documents thus printed at thetpublic ex'.
pense are piled upinthe crypt ofthe Cap,
itol by hundreds of thousands, and sold.
to the junk shops in costly bindings at
three and four cents pound after the
adjournment of Congress. 3S' n 90
a,A.small army of retainers, police, fold
ers, BARRIERS, bathmen, and servants are
kept at the Capitol as pensioners of men,
bers of the Senate and House, who re-
ceive enormous saleries without render
ing any substantial service. So it is in
all the public departments at Washing
ton, and the Custom Houses and Post
Offices throughout the country.
Large squadrons of the navy are main
tanned in the Mediterranean and else
where at cost Of millions every year,
merely to crafty the pride Of an ihcreas-
ing brood of admirals and to fill out the
pleasure cruises of their subordinates.
The army is twenty-five thousand strong,
when ten thousand would fill every want
with better discipline and at saving of
fifteen millions annually \lt g.
Waste, venality, and plunder are ram
pant in every branch of the public SER
vice. When an honest effort is made for
reform and return to peace basis, then
Mr.. Dawes, Mr., Garfield, and their fol-
lowers rush to the front and protest that
these iniquities are sacred and must not
be touched, for they are protected by
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-02-25

"existing laws" That is the standing
answer of men who now ask for nearly
forty millions of new taxes and begin by
laying the heaviest on the poor mans
sugar. Not dime of this money ought
to be voted. lfthe Administration will
not cut down the expenditures and stop
the corruption, let it be forced by neces-
sity. The people demand that economy
in the Government which they are com
PEELED to practice themselves. ..' ,
What makes this scheme for taxation
more offensive is the assurance given to
the House by Mr.. Dawes in the expiring
hour Of the last session on June 22d,
when he and Mr. Garfield glorifed each
other and their party. Mr.. Dawes then
declared:
"Not only the current expenditures
will be found met by the receipts of the
Government, but there will be over and
above more than enough TO meet the sink
ing fund, so that the policy in operation
at the commencement of this Admins
tration, and adhered to through all these
adversities, will still be continued.
That policy is to reduce the tares on the
one side and the expenditures on the
otler keeping in view two things, the
safety Of the sinking fund and moderate
reduction ofthe public debt from twenty
five millions dollars.
81 believe the sinking fund will be
safe with the present receipts and with
the reduction of expenditures for the
next fiscal year."
These pledges were made only seven
months ago, and after an alleged exam
ination Of the whole condition of the
Treasury. Contrast them with the stu
alton to-day and determine how much
credit Mr.. Dawes and his party are en-
titled to ask from the people,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-02-25
Ohio Legislature.

During the past week memorials, peti-
tions and remonstrances were received
in large number and referred to the re-
spective committees.
Among the bills passed was one to
amend the act for the maintenance and
support of illegitimate children, pro-
viding that the putative father may be
confined in Jail three months before be-
ing permitted to take the benefit of the
insolvent act.
Mr. Oren's House bill to require re.
turn of estimates Of statistics was passed.
Quite a number of new bills were intro
duced, and both bodies seem to be labor
ing to have the winters legislation ap-
proach conclusion.
A bill has passed both branches au-
thorizing the Warden of the Penitentiary
to control the working of the State quarry
and take stone thereirom.
On Monday the House was engaged
discussing the appropriation bill in Com
mittee ofthe Whole.
Many bills of local character are
pending.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-02-25

LouIsIANA-The majority report of the
Louisiana Committee is published. 1t
says there is no evidence that Kellogg
was elected Governor; they relate how
he secured it, the last election was fair
one; the action of the Returning Board
was illegal and the will of the people was
defeated In conclusion, they say; all
that is needed in Louisiana is to withdraw
the Federal troops and leave the people
of that State to govern themselves. 1t is
signed by Charles Foster, VIM. Walter
Phelps, Clarkson Potter, and Samuel S.
Marshal. .f, W.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-02-25

THE following summary of the ex-
ploits of the carpet-baggers of Arkansas
is taken from the Heral4. ..s
LIN 1868 the whole bonded debt ofthe
State was S3,26o,ooo. 1t had no floating
debt. and had over 5000, 900 in the treas
ury. From July, 1868, to October, 1874,
the treasury received over S65oo,ooo, a
floating debt was incurred of nearly $2,-
ooo,ooo, and the bonded debt was in
creased $3.50, o,oooTthat is to say, in six
years the men who ruined Arkansas
spent SI7 ,ooo, 900, and this ip State
which has less than half million Of peo-
ple.'" ,,t, f,.,94e ~
The people of Arkansas have turned
these scoundrels out of power, and now
Grant proposes to restore them by the
bayOnet. ,.s,tY-l. rHLErI.I
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-02-25

GOV. Allen has appointed John Cart
wright, of Pomeroy, Judge of the Com
mon Pleas Court of the third sub-divis-
ion of the Seventh Judicial District, vice
+. A. Guthrie, resigned, and Eusebius
Lee, of Ashtabula, to the same position
for the third subdivision, Ninth Judicial
District, vice M. c. Garfield, deceased.
The Governor appointed H. H Robin
son State Librarian in place of Walter c.
Hood, deceased, and the Senate con-
irmed.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-02-25

THE Democrats and Liberal Republi.
cans OF Connecticut have proved equal
to the demands Of principle and sound
policy in the proceedings, Of their State
Convention, and begin the coming
campaign with an excellent ticket. The
nominees for State offices are the present
incurpbents, an pf whom are reported to
have discharged their. duties 70 the en-
tire satisfaction Of the, people. Their
platform is model of perspicuity; The
meaning Of every plankis pnmistakatIe.
1t states the true relations Of the Federal
and State Governments, and avows HE
supremacy Of the civil over military au-
thority; deplores and condemns the tte-
cent Federal Executive interference in
the States of Louisiana and Arkansas,
declares that the Republican party has
proved itself unftto rule; is plain spoken
on the side Of good money as againstir-
redeemable paper; and points to the re-
cord of a Democratic State administa-
ton for the past two years as guarantee
of good government in case of another
Democratic success. With such candi-
dates on such platform, we see. no rea.
son why the Democrats Of Connecticut
should not command victory. An inter-
esting feature of the proceedings of the
Convention was the choice of the Hon.
David A. Wells as Permanent Chair
manly Y. Tribune
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-02-25
NEWS ITEMS.

On the 10Th inst train on the P, C.
& st. L. R, R. ran off thetrack near MingC
Junction, Ohio, throwing some of the
cars down an embankment. No lives
lost, but quite a number injured, among
whom was ], M. Mccullough, First -Vict
President ofthe Pennsylvania Company
The great railroad war now going oh
is reducing fares greatly on all through
travel ~ '.'.''' ''..'.I'' ''l
An unknown man committed suicide
in Washington City last week by jumping
from the dome of the Capitol, height ol
100 feet. Nft
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-02-25

The new tariff bill increasing the tax
on whisky, tobacco and sugar, passed the
House on Tuesday. The tax on spirits
is raised to 80 cents gallon. On tobac-
co to "a cents pound; and on cigars, it is
raised from fiveto six dollars thousand,
and sugar and molasses are raised to
twenty-five per cent.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-02-25

THE Southern Democrats in Congress
have issued noble and patriotic appe al
to the Democrats of the South to bear
and forbear, keep the peace and bide
their time The counsel is honorable in
the giving, and ifit is followed the day Of
the deliverance of the Southern people
is at hand.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-02-25
FOREIGN NEWS

A fire broke out in the city of Port au
Prince on the llth inst, and consumed
over two-thirds of the city, seven hun.
dred families being rendered homeless
1t is understood that at the next con.
sistory in Rome four ecclesiastical prov.
inces will be created in North America
in order to provide for the rapid exten.
sion Of the church in those regions.
"... FRANCE. tN.
The report of the Committee of Thirty
rejects the American plan of the organi-
zation ofthe Senate, and adopted the one
which provides for the election of Sena-
tors by the Assembly, Council General
and the Institute.
The U. S. Legation and private resi-
dences of Americans in Paris were decor
ated with American flags in honor of
Washington's birthday.
GREAT BRITAIN.
An explosion occurred at the fuse
works at Redruths, Cornwall, on the
20th inst. Five girls were killed, and
many made miraculous escapes.
The fleet of British men-of-war bonn
barded and captured Fort Mombazique,
Oh the Island of Mombaz, off the coast of
Africa. The engagement lasted five hours,
Seventeen ofthe garrison were killed and
fifty wounded. Two slave ships were
captured with three hundred slaves on
board.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-02-25

THE United States Senate has been
rivaling the House in the question Of
physical endurance. On a resolution to
seat Pinchback, claiming seat from
Louisiana, that body held a continuous
session Of twenty-hine hours. The reso-
luton was at last tabled by a vote Of
thirty-niI to twenty-five.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-02-25
THE PA ACIFTC MAIL SUBSIDY.
The Power Of Congress to Repeal the Con-
t1i 'A tract IN D0ltJt

WASHINGTON, Feb, IS.-The power of
Congress to repeal the, Pacific Mail sub
sidy, which is in the form of a contract
made for ten years at the. rate of of $780,
900 per year, will beroonsidered by the
Senate Judiciary Committee at its next
meeting. Itis statedthat a majority of
the committee are of the opinion that
Congress cannot abrogate the contract
SO long as the company complies faith
fully with the stipulation set forth in the
agreement. If the committee are to be
relieved, however, they must need make
quick work of it, inasmuch as the Senate
Postofice Committee have instructed Mr..
West to report the Postal bill, and no
action was taken by the committee re.
viving the subsidy section Of the, bill
eliminated by large majority vote of
the House.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-02-25

MERGED - The Youngstown Register
and Tribune have been united-both
papers having been bought by company
of Republican gentlemen in order ito
present to the enemy a front unbroken
and solid"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-02-25

In 1874 the voters of the 27th district
Of Pennsylvania, by a majority of more
than 1000, repudiated Gen. James S.
Negley and the political policy he advo-
Gated. In 1875 Negley, the repudiated.
favors the Southern military bill, which
is intended to further the Third Term
project, repudiated by the people. Gen.
Negley seems anxious to retire from
Congress withoutia shred Of reputation.
III Pin. Post
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-02-25

A Convention of Mexican War Vet
Grams to the number of two hundre or
more, has been held this week in Wash
ington City.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-02-25

rejected
On motion of Mr., Colbnrn an amend
ment was inserted providing that when
troops or officers change stations, their
families shall receive free transportation
on land grant and subsidized railroads
The Committee rose and reported the
bill to the House and it was passed with
out division l|
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-02-25
ARKANsAS AEEAES.

Mr.. Poland from the select Committee
on Arkansas Affairs reported resolution
that the report of the committee be ac-
cepted and that, in the judgment
of the House, no interference with
the existing government in that State by
any department of the government is adj
visable. He gave notice that he would
call it up as early as possible next week,
Adjourned.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-02-25
Ghe Aemorrat
MONDAY the 22d was the l43d ami
versary ofthe birth ofGeorge Washing
ton.

The United States Senate on the 22d
voted partial revival of the franking
privilege. -, f
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-02-25
THE TABLES TURNED.

Mr.. Wheeler-Then l was wrong
Loud Laughter on the Democratic side,
with aremark by Mr.. Niblack, ut is our.
time to laugh now," and ironical shouts of
read read II .g...l !rs .tIsF '
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-02-23

JEFFERSON County, to>Uit:
at Ru7es held in the Clerks Office of the
Circuit Court Of Jefferson County, February
2"d, 1875:
s ~,ns4n "Sf5S s,,.,
THE object of th;t suit is to obtain Judgment
Il against the DeGendent. sutjecIiuR his real
estate. situated 10 ChaIlestown, Jefferson county.
to the payment of 1889 81 cents. with interest
thereon from December 18th, 1878, till paid, due
1t appearing on affidavit flied in this suit. that
the Defendant is not resident of the State Of West
Virginia. he is her by required to appesr within
four weeks after the date Of the fret tion of
ths Orders and do what is necessary to protect his
interest in this matter.
And ii is furthor ordered thAta copy Of this order
shalt be published once week. for four successive
week., in the Esprit of Jefferson-a newspaper
published in this County and also posted at the
front door of the Court House of the said County,
at least twenty days before decree 10 rends cred.
ROBERT T. BROWN,
Clerk of Circuit Court.
February 9, lS75-4t.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-02-23
PatapscO Ammo lated Soluble
PHosPE TH.

Manufactured Especially Tor the W heat Crop.
HAVING introduced this fertilizer into JtfIer.
III son county very generally lAst season, add
gotten u into the hands of our best IArmeTR
now prepared TO Ofer IL upon lite meiit0 alone, and
value as Wheat Producer II is All article Of the
highest standard. thoroughly manipulated. and
dTtllB well. We have the most favorable reports
from The crops that have been threshod, and feel
warranted in saying IL can nJt be eEcelled.
Our prices are lower than last sea and liberal
discounts will be made in favor Of large orderS.-
Send in ordsrs earlv.
WASHINGTON & IIPPITT. AE'u,
For Jefferson, Clarke and Frederick Co1n tles.
July 1874
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-02-23

SUMMONS Liver Regulator Tin p.ckaze.). Coco
- Cream for the Hair, Ayer's Hair vigor. HsII's
Hair Renewer, DR. Bulls Cough Syrup. Smiths
Whooping Cough Syrup, for rale bv
GEO. T. LIGHT
bride of Virginia Smoking Tobacco, GraveIy
Chewing Tobacco, Cigars from 10 Is cents
each, the best five cent Cigar in town. sold by
GEO r. LIGHT.
N'HIsKEYs. wincs. Brandies, the pur.st and
" best lie the only kind We keep-have no back
nom o. E up .tsirs for but have the
medicinal purposes in the Valley, Buckle Brandy
and pure Wines, we agents Tor
GEO. T. LIGHT.
COLOGNE by the pint 81. do 75cts.; Bay Rum,
~ 81. do so cents, according to quality. Powder,
Perfumes. Vio'et. Heliotrope, locker Club, Violet
Toilet. for sale by GEO. T LIGHT
SAMSON Oil, Dr. s.uI's Remedy. Wizard Oil,
Feb % 1873. GEO. T. LIGHT.
CANADA Peas. Dried Peaches. Dried Apples
Dried Cherries. Potatoes, Cabbage and Green
Apples for sale by
Fsb s.i675 GEO W. T. KEARsLEY.
EREsH GunPowder and Young Tyson TIE. just
II received by
Feb. 9. 1875. GEO W.T. KEAHsLEY.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-02-23
PARTNERSHIP NOTICE.

nm and after January let, 1915. the business
~ heretofore conducted by me. will be under
the name and style Of Jas. Law Hoof Co
Jan. I, 1878. JAS. LAW. 10oFF.
In conducting the bOve businesFa closer syatem
OF CRSh dealing will I've adopted Ivy the rtn- Hs all
EoOdS have now 20 be purchGSed ny us lot cash or
80 days All accounts therefore will be required
TO be closed quarterly.
Jau !. 1875 Jas LAW. HoOFF & co.
A sc Is important thstmy husincss should be at
~ once closed, all pAIties knowing theh selV, .
Indebted to me by note Or open account. will DO
Jan. i, 1875. JAf.iAw HonFF.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-02-23

oivII R1GHTs.-on Tuesday. evening Of
last week, negro named James Thompson,
having heard of the passage of the civil rights
bill, insisted upon taking tea with Mr.. Levi
Grim's family. Mild remonstrance failing to
convince Thompson of the impropriety of his
conduct. Officer Langley was called 10, who
arrested the exponent of equal rights, and
lodged him in jail. Justice Grebs fined him
SIS aud costs, and required him TO give secu-
rity for his good behavior for twelve months.
FWJ1cbe.,e- T:.n..
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-02-23

JosaUA F. C. TALBOT. Jr.,l
JAMES w. SHIRLEY, National
Bank of Martiusburg, Eliza
beth s. Shirley. AdnIinistra-
Tux. and 8. A. Bates, Admin
1strator. OF Walter Shirley. de- SES CaANCERY.
ceased, William Haslett, John
n. Nicely, Shenandoah Valley
National Bank of Winchester,
w 1ilam W. Tanquarys Baker,.
Brua d Co., composed of J.
w Baker. G. Bruff and A. B.
Faulkner. Defendants.
THE object of this suit il to subject the Real e.
the payment ofa jud gment recovered by the Plain-
tin against him in the County Court Of Jefferson,
at the September Term, 1874 for SI,iI5.s4 cent?.
with interest thereon from the 24th dAy of epte.
Der, 1874. and costs.
1t appearing, affidavit fled in this suit tn at
the Defendants, James w. Shirley, Tne Sbenau.
doah Valley National Bank of Winchester, VII.
liam w. Tanquary. j. w. Baker, J. C.. Bruf and
Abb Faulkner, are not residents of the State of
West Virginia. they are hereby required to APP
pear within four weeks alter the date of the first
publication of this order, and do what is neces-
sary to protect their interests in this matter.
order shall be published once n week for four
successive weeks, in the esprit of JefersonD-a
newspaper published in this county and also
posted at the front door of the Cnurt-House of
the SAID county at least twenty days before de-
cree is rendered.
Copy-Teste.
ROBERTT. BROWN,
Daniel b. Lu-as,p .q.
EaAr
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-02-23
CHAS. W. BUTTON.
Publisher "VirGinian."
To SonsUnpt10 90.

10 oon5unP es.
InHE advertiser, having tsrn permanently cured
OF that dread d:seaee, Cone Um p tion, by a sim
pie remedy, 10 anxious to make known to his fell.
II. he will send copy of the prescription used
Gree OF charge), with the directions for
and using the .ame, which they will find a Sure
Cure for Consumption, Asthma, Bronchitis, sc.
Parties wishing the prescription will pIea.e ad-
dress Rev. E. A. WILSON,
l9l Penn Of WiIliamsburgh New Yn1k
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-02-23
ERRORS OF YOUTH.

A GENTLEMAE who suffered for years from
~ Nervous Debility. Premature Decay and all
the effects of ruth full ind scretIon will for the sa
ofsutfering humanity send tree t. all who eed it
tho recipe and direction for making the simp e
remedy by which he was cured. Sufferers wishing
TO PrHht by the advertisers experience can do 30
by addressing in perfect confidence,
JOHN B. OGDEN.
Jan. 8. 1873 Con. 40 Cedar ct, New York.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-02-23

Town PROPERTY SoLD.-Mr. James W.
Butt has purchased of Mr.. Thos W. Davis
the house and lot on the corner of West and
Liberty streets. the lot fronting 81 feet on the
former aud running back 157 feet on the lat
ter street, being part of what is known as the
old ''North" property.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-02-23

CHURCH BuRNED-The Lutheran Church
at Clear Spring, Washington county, Nd,
was destroyed by FIRE on the evening of the
14th instant. The organ and most of the
furniture were saved The loss is between
$4,000 aud S., 200; no insurance.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-02-23
Summit Point Depot.

TNHE undersigned, having purchased the en-.
tire Stock of Merchandise of Messrs. HiIleary
81 Johnson. ut Tins place, are prepaI ed to offer
10 the public great Inducements. az they propose
doing a strIetty casa 6nsta''s' have marked down
share of their uatrOLage. Trey ask of the pub
lie rial. WILSON BROTHERS.