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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-02-18

LAST May Mr.. Grant issued a procla-
nation for the admonition of the "tur-
bult mt and disorderly persons" who
maintained that Joseph Brooks was
elected Governor of Arkansas. This
week he has written himself down as a
turbulent and disorderly person. If he
attempted to put his message to Congress
into execution, any officer Of the army
would be bound by the Presidents proc
lamation of last May to arrest him and
deal with him as such. 1t is one Of the
strongest signs of the times that this mes
sage has created scarcely a ripple OF ex-
citement in Congress or in the country.
The apathy with which it is received is,
in effect, an expression of the general
belief that nothing Mr.. Grant may do
ought to surprise anybody. The propo-
sition is entirely revolutionary. 1t vir-
tually disputes aproposition at least three
centuries old in England, that no man
shall suffer for upholding de tacto gov
ernment, although it may be that of an
usurper. 1t proposes to reopen the
wounds which have been completely
closed in Arkansas for the purpose of
putting into power there the present par
tisans of Grant, and with the effect of
making waste paper of solemn procla-
nation of his own exchange Elk.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-02-18
DARING BURGLARY.
A Store Broken Open by Gang of Rob
ber8, and an Iron Safe aUeighing Half a
Ton carried off,

A Store Broken Open by Gang of Rob-
ber8, and an Iron Safe oUeighing Half a
Ton carried off.
For coolness, deliberation and audac-
ity, the burglary of Wertz Bros grocery,
on Sunday morning is without parallel
in the criminal history of this county. So
deliberate and impudent was The trans
action, from beginning to end, that it
seems like huge joke.
About two o'clock Sunday morning, a
gang of thieves, variously estimated from
five to eight in number, stole Andrew
Smiths horse, hitched him to S. G.
Moore's bob sled and then drove to the
west side Wertz Brothers grocery, south
east corner Of the public square. An en-
trance into the grocery was easily effect
ed through side door. Once inside the
fire was smothered with salt, and the
work of pillage began. Every drawer
was ransacked and the cellar searched.
Some change was taken from one of the
drawers, and several hams lifted from a
barrel in the cellar; Then to cap the eli.
max, the audacious rascals actually lifted
and carried out an iron safe weighing
nearly one thousand pounds, Once load
ed they attempted start, but Smiths
horse was too conscientious for the bust
ness and refused to pull. Carefully plac-
ing him in the stable, they went to David
Gettle's stable, over half mile away, got
out his dray horse. drove up through the
heart of the village, hitChed him to the
bob, and away they went, They drove
south ON Lynn one square, then east on
Maple, crossing Main near Allen, where
they halted, turned the horse adrift, and,
within ten rods of Mr.. Barstow's resi-
dence, deliberately cracked the safe, by
smashing the door to smithereens. Alas,
for all their pains, they found no lure
nothing but books and papers
Aside from the damage to the safe, the
loss was inconsiderable. 1t is the impu-
dence of the trick that surprises and as
tounds everybody. They were heard
crossing Main street between two and
three o'clock. The safe fell off the bobs
twice en- route, and the thieves carried
cord wood and built up tram way to aid
in reloading. The safe was smashed
within ten rods of where Barstow and his
family were sleeping. About four o'clock
a young man, returning home from pro-
tracted visit to his girl, saw the party at
work, but hadn't sufficient curiosity to go
over and see what they were working at,
Monday morning George Slower, John
Merrill and John Gettle were arrested on
suspicion of having hands in the safe.
taken before Squire Plummer, and held
in 500 each for their appearance on
Wednesday. A number of houses have
been searched, but no positive clue found.
1t is determined, however, to push things
until the gang of thieves that has SO long
infested Bryan is broken up and dis
persed. if not captured Bryan Democrat
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-02-18
PILE ON THE TAXES.

Notwithstanding the depressed fnan-
cial condition of things throughout the
country, we are to have an increase of
taxation so as to give to the Administra-
ton an additional thirty-ive millions or
more. This amount is to be levied upon
whisky, tobacco and sugar. The people
are now taxed almost to the limit of pos
sibility. Business is depressed; factories
are closed; real estate shrinking; bust
ness men losing money; laborers troubled
to make living. And in 1872 we were
promised that, if General Grant were re-
elected, our land would continue pros
porous and everything be lovely.
But, now, how is it? Embarrassment
is seen on every hand, and yet our taxes
are to be increased. People are all to be
compelled to submit to pinching times
except those in power. They must have
their millions.
And what is all this increase of taxa
ton for?
l. To pay the President $4,000 year
salary-an amount which no former
President ever got.
2. To furnish the War and Navy De-
partments over eighty-tive millions, at
least, a year, to give their ring friends
good jobs and fat takes.
8, To supply the Interior Department
also with millions that the Administra-
ton Indian rings may continue to grow
rich and pocket their millions.
To furnish heads of departments and
others with landaulets, carriages, houses
and servants, and thus satisfy Landaulet
Williams, Boss Shepherd, United States
Marshal Sharp, the Presidents brother
in-law with $13O,OOO a year, when it
ought not to be over ten or fifteen.
Of course a few millions are necessary
to provide for sending troops to New
Orleans to continue Governor Kellogg
and his Legislature in power. All this,
too, to enable the Presidel possibly to
the way for a thirC ,rm. For
this, too, officials, the rings and the
friends must have fat jobs, abundant of |
plunder so that they may control the |
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famous projectattaching to his name, or
sullying the brightness of his fame.

famous projectattaching to his name, or
sullying the brightness of his fame.
And for Democrats there is the further
consideration, that while many others of
Democratic antecedents-men whom the
party has delighted to honor-have yield
ed TO the clamor of the times, and aban-
doned some of the most vital tenets of
their political faith-revenue currency,
&c.-Judge Thurman has remained true
to the time honored and well established
principles Of the party, and has never
swerved from his allegiance to those
measures which experience has demon
strated to be for the best interests of the
people ofthe United States.
Is not this then the man whom the
Democrats of Ohio should press for the
highest office in the gift of the nation?-
Will they not by his elevation to the Of
flee honor themselves and bring credit to
the party whose name they bear? Far
be it from me to disparage the claims and
merits of any of the eminent Democrats
whose names have been brought forward
in connection with the Presidency; but
do not hesitate to say thatno other could
so ocompletely combine and harmonize the
entire opposition to the party in power
as Judge Thurman. 1t is common re-
mark among members ofthe Liberal par
ty, and the disaffected because honest)
members of the Republican party, that
for such man as he they could cheer
fully vote, and have no doubt that his
nomination with such man as Tilden
of New York for Vice President would
receive the cordial support of the entire
independent press ofthe country, With
ont such help, the result of the next Pres
idential election would be too uncertain
to make prediction in respect to it, at
this period of the canvass, of any value.
Rock BoTToM.
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the term of Governor Brooks. In short,
it is for him, and for him only, to deter
mine when a State is to he subjected to
a military despotism under pretence of
sustaining the legitimate State Govern
ment
President Grant might never exercise
the extraordinary powers this bill would
give him, but the bare possibility of his
d,ing so would be enough. The passage
of that bill will be the death-knell of the
Republican party,-[CleUeIand Herald.
(Rep 17th inst.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-02-18

DURING his silence of fortnight Gen
Sheridan has figured the Louisiana out
rage business down to fraction. "The
number of killed and wounded since
1865 on account of their political opin-
ions is as follows Killed, 2,l41; wound
ed, 2,155; total, 1886" And now may
we not ask for few names to accom-
pany the figures; and while you are
about it, General, since you prefer to be
precise, let us have your authority for
such statements? Some of the men who
know of these murders and woundings
ought to be found and examined by Mr..
Hoars Committee.-[N. Y Tribune.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-02-18
THE MARCH OF CORRUPTION

Has been receiving some terrible re-
Dukes of late in the defeat of several old
United States Senators-men of bold as
sumptions and unmitigated brazen impu-
dence. These men in the United States
Senate have been active corruptionists
and ardent supporters of the Grant adj
ministration.
Their defeat indicates that public senti-
ment isadverse to the policy pursued by
these gentlemen. And their unexpected
disastrous defeat is a rebuke to the Ad-
ministration of President Grant, as we'll
as to Chandler, Carpenter, and Thayer,
1t must be remembered these gentlemen
are old stagers at home and in Washing
ton. Chandler has been in the United
States Senate eighteen years, from his
State, Michigan; is very rich and wholly
INSCRIPTIONS, and even after receiving
his party caucus nomination he was de-
feated, most unexpectedly to himself and
to his friend, President Grant.
The defeat of Carpenter in Wisconsin,
also the regular nominee of his party, is
a still worse blow to Grantism, for it is
said, the President had given a certificate
of character to Carpenter to aid his re-
election, and indeed the federal office
holders all over Wisconsin were ordered
to Madison to help forward the same.
Carpenters defeat is a severe rebuke to
the President.
General Thayer of Nebraska, coarse
partisan of the Chandler stripe was also
put aside in Nebraska, though he re-
ceived the caucus nomination ofhis party
in the Legislature. This must be set
down as another administration defeat.
After two or three weeks of a struggle
in the Florida Legislature the result is
the election of A. G. Jones, an out and
out Del ocrat. This was brought about
by union of the independent Republi-
cans and the Democrats. The passage OF
the Civil Rights bill probably helped this
consummation. 1t should be remem-
bered that the General Assembly of
Florida has a Republican majority, so
that the election of Jones is clear 60 n
and another Administration rebuke.
United States Senator Ramsey, of Min
nesota, has also been showed aside after
getting his party caucus nomination and
ballotings being had daily for two or
three weeks. He was withdrawn last
week and it had long been evident that
he could not be elected in Legislature
thoroughly Republican. At this writing
no one has been elected. Mr.. Ramsey
has been an obsequious follower of intol-
Grant party leaders. AS Chairman of the
Post Office Committee he was protector
ofstraw bids and the advocate of corrupt
combinations that have stolen millions
under this Grant Administration.
This bold defiance of power, and cau-
Gus rule in sustaining wrong, is a healthy
sign. 1t shows that the cohesion of pub
lie plumber is losing its power, and that
disintegration is rapidly taking place. So
mote it be.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-02-18
NEWS,
ITALY.
AN OLD LETTER FROM MAZzINT
TO BISMARCK.

LONDON, February l3.-The Florence
Epocd has published a correspondence
purporting to be between Mazzfni and
and the Russian Government, 1t con.
tains a letter written by Mazzini to Bis
marck in 1867. The latter is warned of
the existence of an alliance between
France and Italy. By concession rela-
tive to Rome, France has secured Italian
aid in case of war with Prussia. Mazzini
offers, if furnished with 100000 livres
and arms, to Illustrate the scheme by eff.
ieectlng the restoration of Italy. He de-
clares that his information is Trustworthy,
b, but is unable to give the authority for It.
The Cologne Gazette is inclined to believe
the correspondence, but the Berlin press
repudiate it.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-02-18

THE railroads throughout the country
are suffering, and the best paying lines
are reported to be losingmoney. A COM
parative statement of the gross earnings
of thirteen of the principal roads of the
country for January shows a decrease
even as compared with the same time last
year, when the panic was at its height.
There are but two roads whose earnings
are in excess of last year-the Central
Pacific, SAL ,442, and the st. Louis, Iron
Mountain and Southern, $l6,321.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-02-18

nomination for their master Boss and
assist the carpet-baggers to control the
Southern States with a view of securing
Grants third term in 1876.
We are glad to say, however, that the
indications are that the people will upset
all these fine calculations and compel the
corruptionists to "step down and out"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-02-18

The American revivalists, Messrs. Moo
dy and sansey, are carrying everything
before them in England. At Sheffield
they bagged no less than 6O4 converts.
and at Manchester they received the un-
qualified public appreciation ofthe Bishop
cf the Diocese. They are now at Bir-
mingham, on their way to London,
where great preparations are being made
for their reception. So far their march
has been series of successes.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-02-18
CHINA.
THREATENED TR0UBLE-THE EMPRESS
NOT DEAD-ANOTHER HEIR TO THE
THRONE EXPECTED

NOT DEAD-ANOTHER HEIR TO THE
THRONE EXPECTED.
SHANGHAE, February ia feeling of
uncertainty prevails with regard to the
succession of the imperial throne. AL
though the the son of Prince Chun has
been elected under the title of Kwang
Sew, it is thought possible that this ar.
rangement may be disturbed.
The Empress A-lou-te, widow OF the
late Emperor, is reported to be enciente.
Shobld the issue be a son, he will be the
legitimate heir. In the event of his ac-
cession to the throne, the Empress moth
er and the Empress dowager. would be
appointed joint regents during the mi
nority.
The rumors that the Empress A-lou-te
suicide after the death of the
Emperor were unfounded.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-02-18
FRANCE.
RESIGNATION OF THE CABIN NET-DE
BR0GLIE TO FORM A NEW ONE

IIo1UNHIIUN UT THE LHBINFT-DE
BR0GLIE TO FORM A NEW ONE
PARIS, February 13.-The Gqulois as.
serts that at the close of yesterdays sit
ting of the Assembly, the Ministers in
sisted upon resigning and that President
Mcmahon accepted their designations
The GdutOiS also says that the President
has summoed Duke de Broglie to form a
new Cabinet in conjunction with De
Fourton.
1t is believed that no new cabinet will
be formed until a final decision is reached
IN the Assembly on the constitutional
hills. '0ii"i
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-02-18

THE Union Pacific Railroad Directors
offer to compromise their liabilities to
the Government at ten cents on the dol
lari Can this be serious2 Ifso, it shows
the beauty of Government patronage.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-02-18
WIMPFFEN LIBEL CASE.

In the trial of the Wimpfen libel case
yesterday, the General addressed the
court, repudiating in strong terms the
imputations on his character as an officer
an gentleman. M. de Cassagnac, the de-
fendant, replied by repeating the state.
Aents ne made in lie Pays. He accused
General Wimpffen of vanity and incom-
potency, and declared that he was guilty
OF treachery, having broken his oath Of
allegiance to the Empress. Verdict for
defendan.
THE GRAVE POLITICAL SITUATION
LONDON, February l4.-A special from
Paris says the greatest uneasiness pre-
walls in that city in consequence of the
grave political situation. The Chamber
can not make constitution and will not
dissolve, President Mcmahon would
have resigned if the Senate bill had been
passed as amended. The Bonapartists
gain greatly by these complications, The
Republicans will make no further con.
Cessions.
MINISTER'S REQ UESTED TO HOLD ON FOR
A WHILE,
PARIS, February 14.-It is said that all
the Ministers, except Chabaud la Tour
have acceded to President McMahon's
request to remain in office until the end
OF the crisis on the constitutional cues.
ton. 4'"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-02-18
BILBOA THREATENED.

,SANTANDER, February 14.-It is rumor-
ed that the Alfonsist forces have fall n
back to Oteiza, Larrago and Tafalla, and
that the Carlists in Biscay and Guepuzcoa
have been reinfoaced. A sudden attack
on Bilboa is threatened.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-02-18
THE SPANISH KAR.

MADRID, February ia decree has
been issued calling out 10000 men for
military service, $4,000 of whom are to be
sent to Cuba. Exemption from duty un-
der this call may be procured by the pay
ment of 5000 reals,
The Bank of Spain has advanced the
Government l00,000,000 reals.
King Alfonso has arrived at Valladolid.
capital of the province of that name.
Marshal Serrano will pay homage to
King Alfonso at special audience to-
morrow.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-02-18
ENGLAND,
THE IN7ERNAT AT1oNAL CODE CONFER z,

THE INTERNATIONAL CODE CONFERENCE
LONDON, February 14,-Prince Gorts-
chakof' has replied to Englands refusal
to participate in the International Code
Conscience at ST. Petersburg, He saws
the way will always be open to England
to give in her adhesion to the resolutions
which may be adopted by the conference,
whether she joins it or not. The mod
crate tone of the reply is attributed to
the mediation of the German Anbassa-
dor at st, Petersburg.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-02-18
SPAIN,
RETURN OF THE KING TO MADRID

RETURN OF THE KING TO MADRID
MADRID, February 14.-King Alfonso
has arrived here.
AMBASSADOR TO FRANCE.
The Marquis de Molins, Minister of
Marine, has been appointed Ambassador
to France. Senor Canovas del Castillo
dd interim. ''I'o
The Morning herald., 1875-12-16

sued as will ultimately equalize the gold
and paper dollar.
Referred to Committee on Banking and
Currency.
BY Mr.. Field of Illinois, bill proposing an
amendment to the Constitution, providing
that no person shall exercise the Office Of
president for more than single term. Re-
terred to the Committee on Judiciary.
BY Mr.. Anderson Of Illinois, bill de-
claring 1t to be the sense of the House, that
instead OF increasing the revenue to meet
the expenditures Of the government, we
are in favor of reducing the expenditures to
the amount of the revenue. Adopted.
BY Mr.. Buckner Of Missouri, a bill to re.
duce the salary of the President after
March, 1874 Referred to the WAYS and
Means Committee.
By Mr.. Ward, of NewYork, joint resolution
authorizing the President to appoint com.
mission Of three members, to advise and con-
suit with commission to be appointed by
the Queen of Great Britain to ascertain on
what terms a mutually beneficial trade be-
tween the United States and Canada can be
negotiated. Referred to Committee on
Commerce.
On motion of Mr.. Blaine resolution was
introduced by Mr.. Raney of South Carroll
ma, to abolish the Committee on Freedman's
Affairs. Taken up and adopted.
The House then at $40 p. IN. adjourned
until Friday at II o'clock.
The Morning herald., 1875-12-16
II. IL. CHING r.

ROUND TRIP TICKETS TO PHILADELPHIA.
On the first day of January, 1876, new
rule will be enforced by the p. w. 4 &.
L. Z. Co., in regard to The sale and use of
rulnd trip tickets to Philadelphie, from
this city. Only on one condition can these
tickets be bought, namelv that they shall
hA used on the up trip on the day purchased,
ard by the $40 a. IN. train they will be
good for the return, not la - than the fol-
lvSlns day, and then on .rains leaving
Philadelphia at s a. m, and 4 p. M. If tie
.ickets are sold on Saturday, they will be
good till tlo following Monday, but only on
rains as stated above. Should the tickets
l.t be used within the time limited, and by
thetrains mentioned, they will be considered
as invalid, and will be received by 1he con-
t''lctors in part payment by local fares. 1t
has not as yet been announced, but is sur
l,5ed that the tickets will be disposed of at
r~iuccd rates.
The Morning herald., 1875-12-16
senator CamcrOn's Health.

The Philadelphia Times has Washing
ton telegram which says; ''Thc reports as
to Senator Cameron's health have been
great exaggerationa of the true state of at-
fairs, and, doubtless, originated in the
fact that he has been suffering with a
heavy cold for several weeks, which, how
ever. was never considered dangerous, or
even serious, although it has pre- vented him
from going out as much as usual The
Senator states tonight that he was out
driving yesterday, and expects to be in the
enjoyment of his usual health and strength
in a day or two, as he is mcnding rapidly.
He was much surprised to see in the news
papers the statement that his condition was
serious
The Morning herald., 1875-12-16
Chief Justice Watte's Letter.

The Norwich (Conn.) Courier, speaking
of the letter of Chief Justice Waite, declin-
ing to be considered as u candidate for the
Presidency, says: "The letter was pri.
yate communication from Judge Waite to
his friend ard kinsman, Col. John T..
Waite, of this city. 1t was in response to
one addressed to him by Col. Waite, cal
ling his attention to the fact that his name
had been mentioned with great favor, in
different sections Of the Union, ani tia,
there was a strong probability. If lie wcul
vield to the apparent public dn,ise that be
would receive q nomination hnm the Ne.
publican National Convention i'll 1877. TIE
letter which We have read, is too decided IN
its language and tono TO admit of any re,
calling of his decision by the writer, ana
acceptnga a nomination for the position
President, under any ordinary circumstan-y
ces."
The Morning herald., 1875-12-16
TIE DELAWARE MILITIA.
THE FOURTH COMPANY PUT IN COMMISSION
TIRE DOVER COMPANY.

COMfAN1 fU1 In COMMACo1O<N
TIRE DOVER COMPANY.
The "National Rifles" military com.
pany composed of about 10 young men in
this city, was put in commission on Tues
day by Governor Cochran. The officers are
James Mcdowell, Captain W. s. Walker,
First Lieutenant and w. T. Best, Second
Lieutenant. This makes tho fourth COM
pany that has been organized in Delaware
which will take part in the Centennial cele-
bration next year in Philadelphia.
1t may be interesting to note the conf
dence the people of Dover place in the COM
pany organized in that place, styling them
selves "Co. A State Capital Guard, D. 8.
NJ" On their bonds sent to Adjutant Gen.
Williams for the arms furnished by the
State of Delaware, are the names of Hon.
Joseph Comegys, Hon. Eli salisbury, Caleb
S. Pennewill, Samuel C. Leatherbury, David
F. Burton, Alden B. Richardson, James W.
Robbins, Elias s. Reed, James Kirk, Horny
W. Cannon, Richard Harrington, John
Jones, Henry c. Collins, John W. Smith
and William R. Cahoon, Jr. If every COM
pany in the State had such persons interes-
ted in their behalf, there would soon be q
full regiment.