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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-08-12
ANDREW JOHNSON

Was the last of our ex-Presidents; and
he was undoubtedly one of the most re-
markable men that ever filed the Presi-
dental chair. His name and fame will
be more honored and appreciated by the
people ofthe United States hereafter than
now. No one now calls in question.
his personal integrity and his per-
sonal courage. His great powers seemed
to develop with opposition, and he fire.
quently astonished both friends and foes.
We append q short sketch Of the depart
ed statesman.
Andrew Johnson was born in Raleigh
North Carolina, December Goth, 1906.
At the age of four years, his father died;
at ten, he was apprenticed to Raleigh
tailor, with whom he remained seven
years, In 1924 he removed to Lawrence
c. H., South Carolina, and two years after
to Greenville, East Tennessee. Here, he
married an educated and excellent wo-
man, who taught him to read and write,
and encouraged him to study. Becoming
interested in politics he was elected Aid
erman in 1928 and held the Office for
three years. In 1885 he was elected to
the Lower House of the Legislature, op-
posed scheme he could not approve
and was defeated at the next election. In
1899 he was reelected by a large major
ity. In l84l he was elected to the State
Senate, and two years after was elected
to Congress and retained his seat there
by successive elections for ten years. In
1858 he was nominated for Governor, and
was elected, and was reelected in 1866.
In 1857, near the close of his term, he
was elected to the United States Senate
for six years. Thus far Andrew Johnson
had acted with the democrats. But,
when the war broke out he placed him
self in the attitude of a supporter of the
Union, and at once broke connection
with many of his former political friends
During this period the speeches and votes
of Mr.. Johnson made him very popular
with all "loyal" people After the cap
ture of Forts Henry and Donaldson,
President Lincoln appointed Andrew
Johnson Provisional Governor of Ten
nessee. How well he performed its du-
ties need not be related.
1t was in recognition Of his services
that he was nominated for Vice Pres.
dent on the ticket with Mr. Lincoln. On
the 18th of April, 1865, by the assassinG-
ton of Abraham Lincoln, Mr.. Johnson
was elevated to the Presidency. We
need not recapitulate the story of his
conflict with Congress, his impeachment
and acquital. After the close of his term
he returned to his home in Tennessee,
but not to rest. In 1870, he was once
more candidate for the United States
Senate, but was defeated. In 1872 he was
an independent candidate for Congress
man-at-Large, but was again defeated.
Last Summer he tried once more and
once again succeeded, He was elect
ed to the United States Senate, and met
in the extra session held in March last.
He was preparing to leave for Washing
ton once more at an early day, when he
was stricken down by the disease that
hurried him to the grave at the age Of
sixty-seven years, seven months and two
days,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-08-12

On Water Works and gas fitting we
cannot get the Repository to anything
tangible. Our new neighbor lodges,
doubtless under the advice of his bosom
companion, Louschaefer. We really
would not wonder if Louschaefer him
self wrote or dictated the.articles. They
delight to say, "McGregor, you used to
defend Schaefer." Now, we ask,-did
we ever defend him in wrong doing
Did we ever justify Water Works or gas
fitting robbery? If so--when, and
where9
Let our neighbor, Bascom, call upon
us and we will examine that gas fitting
bill with him; he may then tell how that
looks and speak understandingly.
Facts are facts. Let there be no dodg-
ing.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-08-12

SENATOR MORTON complains that the
opponents of the Administration have
" converted the political arena into a
school of scandal, and by their monstrous
calumnies upon public men have done
our country infinite harm abroad" Is it
a "calumny," then, of the opposition,
that Grants Minister to England, Gen.
Schenck, served as diplomatic stool
pigeon to a knot of speculative rogues
bent on selling the Emma mine" to the
London public? Is it scandal to tell the
truth?
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-08-12
THE Osnaburgh correspondent of the

The Osnaburgh correspondent of the
Repository in last weeks issue recon-
mends B. A. Whiteleather as the man to
nominate by the Republicans for the
General Assembly. He says. "Our
candidate is a man of superior worth on
the school question, a good 6nancier,
and of great ability as an orator" We
are glad to hear OF that shining light, y
in osnaburgh, Could he not go to
Washington and help Grant, Delano and
Co., to" "financier7" Are they not also,
great Republican "fnanciers p
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-08-12

PELEG Brown, B. B. Halleck and w.
H. Ottman have been arrested for the
robbery of the $47,ooo package from the
United States Treasury Department a
month or SO ago. They were nabbed at
Saratoga and New York. Brown was
discharged about a year ago and Halleck
was teller in the cash room. Some s2o,-
900 have been recovered and all will be.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-08-12
An interesting little story comes from

An interesting little story comes from
Washington in connection with the or
der closing the gambling houses of that
city. 1t is said they have been taxed
500 monthly forthe privilege of carrying
on the gambling business unmolested,
one-half of which amount was paid
to the District Attorneys Office and
the other half to the local police force.
AT one time there were twenty-five houses
running. The closing these garbling
places will be a sad blow to the officials
who have been dividing up $4,000 per
ninth.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-08-12

We surrender large portion Of our
space in this paper to the excellent
and statesmanlike speech of Hon. A. G.
Thurman, delivered on the 3Ist ult., at
Mansfield. This speech was looked for
with great interest, not.only in Ohio, but
throughout the country. We hope the
speech will be carefully read by the
readers Of the DEMOCRAT.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-08-12

THE Ohio State Journal, Grant organ,
is now relating that Patrick Henry was
elected three times governor of Virginia,
and John Hancock eleven times Cover
nor of Massachusetts. This is to justify
Grant and Hayes as third term candi-
dates. The Republican organ does not
say that Patrick Henry and John Han
cock Served their country for their coun-
try's good, NOT for gain-quite a
difference between 4atriOtS and bay-
triots.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-08-12

1T took the British Government twenty
years to resume specie payments after
its long and expensive wars with Napo-
leon,-Reb0atO,y.
And Napoleon. when he.got power in
France, resumed specie payments and
continued specie currency during his
career, despite his wars.
On February 26, 1877, an order was
issued by the privy council to the bank
Of England restraining it from the furth-
er payment of specie. This suspension
was continued until May Ist, 1923. This
was not twenty years after the wars with
Napoleon" J." Cobbett, in his Paper,
against Cold" shows the terrible swind-
ling of the 500 paper money banks of
England aboutI8I and the disaster and
ruin they inflicted by failures.
We cannot conceive how !'war" can
excuse bad laws and robbing under
them. sa ~
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-08-12

In Maine the Democrats are running
for Governor, General Roberts; and the
radicals valiant stay-at-home. The
g; me now is to show that Roberts did
net AMOUNT to much anyhow-was not
much ofa soldier-was TRAITOR" at
heart. Blaine himself says Roberts was
not wounded; he does not say Grant was
hot either That would be telling too
much truth. Devious are the ways. Of
''sc urvy politicians"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-08-12
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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-08-12

SENATOR MORTON of Indiana spoke
at Urbana last week to an audience OF a
few hundred. The mightyMorton came to
Ohio years ago and spoke to thousands
vaunting the prosperity of the country
under the happy rule of the Republican
party. Thurman ably land effectually
answered and laid out the mighty Nor
ton. He is now more modest ..than
then and does not make so much sport of
"Old Bill Allen, who was then to be
beaten fifty or hundred thousand.
Wonder if the Morton can stand and
speak now.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-08-12
THE political canvass in Maine is b,

THE political canvass in Maine is be-
coming very personal. Mr.. E, F. Pills
bury, formerly Democratic candidate
for Governor, has addressed an "open
letter" to Mr. Blaine, charging him with
completely in the Credit Mobilier affair,
and telling him that his name "has been,
is now, and ever will be identified
with that transaction and adding !:
"If it is wrongly there, tits your misfor-
fune."
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-08-12

SENATOR MORTON this year says moth
ing about Old Bill Aliens age, and we
notice the Senator refers not to his own
in frmities. Could not neighbor Bascom
inform us as to the cause of Senator Nor
tons condition. Do.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-08-12

In England, Col. Baker, one of the
most Observation-Disclosures in the British
army, accused by ayoung lady of inde-
decent assault, has been convicted on her
sole evidence, and sentenced to twelve
months imprisonment in addition to a
heavy fine.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-08-12

EVERY Democrat in Crawford county
will vote for Governor Allen and the
whole ticket. All the Republicans will
not vote for Hayes and contraction ofthe
currency, by long shot C,awfOrd Co.
Forum.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-08-12
WHY SHOULD THE REPUBLICAN
PARTY CONTINUE TO LIVEP

PART Y CONTINUE TO LIVEF
The Cincinnati Commercial, September
18th, 1874, contained the following oracu-
lar announcement; . t
"Is there any reason why the Republi.
can party should continue to live and
maintain power? Are not all the princi.
Piles which originally brought it into being
settled and accomplished by the events
of the last ten years? Has the Republi-
can party, in effect, any longer mission
to accomplish? If not, it has not virtue
enough to save it, as at present constitu-
ted from the fate which always over
takes parties that have survived their
usefulness. 1t has grave charges Of cor
ruption and abuses in Office to answer
for. From the President down through
every department of the public service
there have been official negligence, loose
ness, nepotism and absenteeism to de-
gree which, in the better days of the Re-
public, would have been deemed intol-
erable."
Referring to this, the Wayne County
Democrat says that if there has been any
reformation in the Republican party since
last September, it has failed to come to
its knowledge. 1t is as fully unworthy
support as it was then, The hard times,
the outgrowth of blundering financial
legislation by the Republican party,
continue.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-08-12

GOVERNOR ALLEN was not at Canal
Dover on Saturday last. He remained
at Chilicothe to serve as pail bearer at
the funeral Of his old friend Hon. John
L...Vanmeter.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-08-12
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
administrators Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has
been duly appointed and qualified as admlnistra-
tor, with viii annexed of the estate of John Hus-
ton, late of Stark county, Ohio, deceased
aul2.d JAMES SLENTZ.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-08-12

The following hit of the Cincinnati
COMMERCIAL is good:
The Cleveland Herald turns the Pope
over with a pitchfork every day, and is
getting rough about it.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-08-12

SLANG and slandel seem to be the
chief dependence Of radical journals
these days. "'i"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-08-12

The Indian Ring at Bismarck is get
ting terribly excited over the investiga-
tons in progress. They are doing all in
their power to cover up their tracks. h
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-08-12

SENATOR THURMAN will speak at
Cleveland on the 18th inst.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-08-12

We have now no ex-President, but we
have FIVE widows, namely: Mrs. Polk,
Fillmore, Tyler, Lincoln, and Johnson.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-08-12

A FREE people ground down with
high taxes and hard times are not likely
to vote their oppressors into office.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-08-12
MISCELLANEOUS.
Administrators s. Sale.

At the late residence OF Jefferson Rank, decd,
east end of Tuscarawas street, Canton, on
Saturday, AuguSt IA, 1875.
Five Horses, two Cows, 3 Hogs,fve Cashmere Goats,
heavy and light Harness, Saddles, Riding Brides,
Sleigh Bells Fly Nets, Whips, &c, one Heavy Truck
Wagon, two Two Horse Wagons, Top Buggy, Open
Buggy, Plows, Harrows, Shovel Flows. Log Chains,
Wheelbarrrows Forks, shoyels, Hoes, &c. Large
lot of Carpenters and other Tools, two Work
Benches set Mill Wright Augers, Tackle Blocks
and Rope Cross Cut Saw, BlacKsmith's Drill and
Wise, Stoves and Pipe; lot of OAK, Wild Cherry
and other lumber, and numerous articles not
mentioned.
Sale to commence at o'clock a. m.
VIM. RANK,
II. HILDENBITLE,
au5-0 Administrators.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-08-12
COUNTY TICKET.
For State Senate.

For State Senate.
A. R. HALNES
For Representatives.
JOHNSON SHERRICK,
R. G. WILLIAMS.
For Probate Judge.
S. S. GEIB.
For Treasurer,
GEORGE FESsLER.
For Auditor.
JAMES P. sOURBECK.
For Sheriff.
JOHN P. RAUCH.
For Prosecuting Attorney,
R. S. SHIELDS.
For Commissioner.
LAWRENCE BECHEL.
For Coroner.
HENRY ALTEKRUSE.
For Infirmary Director.
C. ]. GEIGER.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-08-12
% Aetnnrrat.
ESTABLISHED, A. D. 1888,
A. McGREG0R, Editor.
DEMOCRATIC STATE TICKET.

FOR GOVERNOR,
WILLIAM ALLEN,
of Ross county.
FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR,
SAMUEL F. CARY,
of Hamilton county.
FOR SUPREME JUDGE,
10. AsHBURN,
of ClermOnt county,
FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL,
TIE. POWELL,
of Delaware county.
FOR TREASURER OF STATE,
JOHN SCHREINER,
of Meigs county,
FOR AUDITOR OF STATE,
Z. NJ. GREEN,
of Shelby county.
FOR BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS,
II. e, 0'HAGAN,
of Cuyahoga county.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-08-12

Congressional election last fall result
ed in favor of the Republicans,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-08-12
SATURDAY,, august 2lst, 1875.


The following are the Central Com
mittee, selected at late the primary cleo
tions. 1868
Lexington tp-Willam Creech and
Jacob Drayer
Washington tp-J. B. Yoder.
Paris tp-Valentine Mong and John
Carson.
Sandy tp-F. Mackerman,
Osnaburgh tp--George Lieptag and
Isaac Stonehill.
Nimishillen tp-Joseph Schillig.
Marlboro tp-W. M. Nees.
Lake tp-G. c. Witzaman.
Plain tp-W, H. H. Bachtel,
Canton tP-Jos, Wielandt.
Canton City, Ist Ward-Levi McKin-
ney
Canton City I'd Ward-Wm. Danne-
miller.
Canton City, sd Ward-T. c. Meyer,
4th John McGre-
gor.
Bethlehem tp-J. H. Moog.
Perry tp-Pat Manly.
Jackson tp-J. J. Snyder.
Lawrence tp-Andrew Hammer.
Tuscarawas tp-W. E. Oberlin.
Sugar Creek tp-Jonas Warshler.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-08-12
DEMOCRATIC CENTRAL COMMIT!
TEE.

The new Democratic Central Commit
ice will meet at the Ogden House, Can
ion, on
SATURDAY, Aug,lst DIST, 1875.
for the purpose of organization. The
candidates will also meet with them at
the same time. A full attendance is re-
quested, L. ALEXANDER,
Chairman.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-08-12

The present political complexion of
the above States is indicated below;
Arkansas Dem majority 10S63
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-08-12
Wanted.

A WOMAN TO SWEEP AND KEEP AN OF
Company's office. au5-D
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-08-12
Governor Allen!

And we are still firm in the faith and
jealous in the cause. The country needs
honest and capable men to manage our
public affairs. No political party is wor-
thy of confidence that will not denounce
public robbery and repudiate public rob-
bers.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-08-12
CAMPAIGN 0F lS75.

The DEMOCRAT was one of the
"unterrifed" organs that advocated two
years ago the election of
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-10-27
THE DE FACTO In TOWN.
OUR PACIFIC RAILROAD AN ASSURED sUCcE

OUR PACIFIC RAILROAD AN ASSURED SUCCESS.
Last nights train on the jackson road
brought to this city Gov. VIM. Pitt Kellogg,
who has been absent on pleasure trip since
August last. The Governor was met at the
depot by one or two State officials and his
private secretary, and was conveyed from
thence to his house on Rampant street In bis
own carriage.
The Governor is somewhat indisposed, hav-
ing severe attack OF the epizootic, but Will
nevertheless assume his official robe at once,
and will be at the State-House at 10 o'clock
this morning.
During his absence he has visited the prin"
cipal cities North and East, and has taken
some pains to impress upon the capitalists
of those cities the fact of the large revenue
to be derived from the construction Of the
Texas Pacific Railroad, and has. he thinks,
secured moneyed influence sufficient to com.
plete the road as soon as the proper franchises
are granted by the Legislature.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-10-27
THE OBsEQUIES OF A. E. BARBER.

There was large gathering near the resi-
depce of the late A. E. Barber yesterday af-
ternoon of the friends and acquaintance of
the deceased. A few platoons of negro mi
itia led the procession to the grave, followed
by number of societies and lodges to which
the deceased belonged. On either sidewalk
there was Q concourse of negroes and boys
following the cortege looking on with mingled
feelings of wonder and awe.
It was reported that the deceased gave
signs that life was not extinct when he was
buried, and there was considerable excite
ment among those assembled as to the proba-
bility of the case. Many gathered around
the coffin to see whether there was any life
left in the body, and number said that
when the lid was closed Gen. Barber was still
alive. Several messengers were sent for doc.
tors Drs. Smythe and Newman, but they did
not arrive, and accordingly the lid was
screwed down and the remains carried to the
Bienville Street Cemetery.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-10-27
THAT NEW MARKET.

The New Orleans Club met Monday night
at their rooms, on Canal street. The object Of
the meeting was to discuss the location of the
private market, two doors from their club
rooms, at No. 142 Canal street, managed by
G. T. Franck. A motion was made that q
committee wait upon the proprietor OF said
market and request him to move. If he should
fail, that they apply to the Superior District
Court for writ Of Injunction under Act 81.
of the Legislature of 1874, and employ attor-
news for the purpose Of enforcing said law.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-10-27
THOSE TWO MURDERERS.
Acting Governor Antoine will take
Action.

A representative of the BULLETIN visited
Acting Governor Antoine Wednesday for
the purpose of finding out what action would
be taken in the case of the Nicholson broth
ers, who are now awaiting execution at Cou-
shatta.
The Acting Governor stated that he would
wait until next Monday for the return of Gov.
ernor kellogg, and in the event of his not ar
rivlng, the death warrants would be signed,
fixing the day for the first Friday of Novem.
Der. He says that Gov. Kellogg has signed
the death warrants of a number of negroee,
and now he wants to give the Governor q
chance of signing that of some white men.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-10-27
PROPERTY.HOLDERS' UNION.

The Central Executive Committee Of the
Property Holders Union met last night at
Mechanics Institute, all the wards being
represented.
The meeting was called to order by Presi-
dent Mitchell at u P. NJ.
Mr.. Seaman, Chairman of the Committee
on Assessments and Taxation, submitted Q
lengthy report.
Dr.. Tebault reported that mass meeting
would take place next Thursday evening, at
n o'clock. An invitation was extended to all
Of the Central Committee.
The President addressed the meeting re-
garding consultation with Mr.. Pilsbury, in
reference to a reduction of taxation, which
was offered the committee.
DR.. Tebault stated that he had called the
attention of the city fathers to the city debt,
and also submitted to them the resolution
offered by Mr.. Forman, which they accepted.
Mr.. Pilsbury stated that he would continue
to carry on the premium bond scheme.
The reading Of reports of the several COM
mittees next followed.
The meeting then adjourned.