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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-08-24


The editor of the Eaton Register
talks about JOHN McMAHoN's voting
Union soldiers. IN the Re-
publican Congressional Convention
held at Dayton, there were several
names presented, among which was
that of one Union soldier, BARNEY
Collins, of Darke county, and yet
the Preble county delegates voted
solid against him every pop and for
the "Swamp Angel" a man who was,
during the war, what the editor of
that journal denominates a s'traitor,"
a "secesh," a "rebel," a "butternut''
of the meanest type, and who the
Union soldiers drove into his office
at Greenyille, and would have shot
dead had he not taken refuge behind
some boxesi Now he commands the
solid vote of the Preble county dele
gates for Congress against a Union
soldieri How is that for love of.Un-
ion soldiersf' Really, the editor OF
the Register ought to sneer at the
votes of JOHN MCMAHON, with such
a record of facts before him. The
hypocrisy ofthese Republican stump
orators and editors for the welfare of
the Union soldiers exists only in
mock sympathy on paper and is teo
transparent to deceive the most stu
pid and ignorant.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-08-24


If the individual who is exhaust
ing himself over hefty articles for
the Register about Democrats prom
istng offices, will scratch his bump
of stupidity, perhaps he can call to
mind that MI. MARKER was the can
didate for County Commissioner last
fall and that Mr.. SwIsHER was not
mentioned, and of course ''nobody"
did visit the west road on any bust
ness of the kind, out of which he is
laboring so diligently to make some
thing alarming. There is nothing
in this whole hubbub of the fussy
individual of the Register but scind,
and as he seems to possess an a.
bundance of it and it is particularly
interesting to the "large number of
intelligent Democrats who read that
journal, he has our consent to blow
away! Yale.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-08-24
GEM. EWING NoMrNATEp.

The Twelfth Democratic Congress
sional District, composed ofthe coun
ties of Franklin, Pickaway, Fairfield
and Perry, met at Lancaster, on the
18th inst, and nominated Gen. THos.
by a large majority on the
first ballot, as their candidate for
Congress over ANsoN T. WALLlNG,
the present sitting member. This
District is known in the State as the
Capital District, and in consequence
of the distinguished characters of the
competitors for the nomination, there
was much interest taken in the result
throughout the State. Gen. EWING
in point Of energy and eminent abil-
ity, is one of the most distinguished
Democrats in the State, If not in the
nation. HIS success, therefore, was
not that the people lacked confidence
in Mr.. WALLING, but that they adj
mirea Gen. EwING as a national Dem
ocrat of commanding talents and a.
bility. The Convention adopted the
st. Louis platform as explained by
the nominees. In the proceedings
ofthe Convention we noticed that our
friend Jos. G. HUFFMAN, was a dele
gate from Perry county and took an
active part.
In the nomination of Gen. EWING
we have to congratulate the Demo
cracy of Ohio for so eminent a selec-
ton. His canvass will greatly add
to the success of the State ticket, and
his advent into Congress will be hail
ed as an omen of currency reform
throughout the Union. With his ma.
tional reputation upon this subject
connected with his eminent abilities
the west may well feel proud of Sc
able a representative. Gen. EWING
is already the admired champion o.
the great laboring masses, is ap
preaching the prime Of life, and We
bespeak for him higher honors in The
near future, than a representative il
Congress. On receiving the nomina
tion Gen. EWING accepted the sam,
in a neat and appropriate speech, ant
the Convention adjourned in the bes'
of feeling, certain of success.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-08-24

Gov. Hayes was officially notified
of his nomination on the 18th of May,
and on the 9Th of July, seoen weeks
after the notification he promulgated
his letter of acceptance. Gov. Til
den vas officially notified of his nom
nation on the 14th of July, and on
the 4th of August, three weeks after
the notification, he promulgated his
letter. We only mention these facts
because Republican papers have had
much to say about Tilden's delay.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-08-24
MARRIAGES.

On the 9th inst, by Rev. Hiram john
son, at his residence, Mr.. MARKS Ma
TON, to Miss MARY AsHISGER, all OF
Eaton.
Lucky MARKS, to win a bride SO fair,
Beats all creation;
Yet equally so for Miss MARY to know
that her charms
Have captured a Nation.
And may you both live to a green cd
age and never be found wanting, but
always ready to protect all the little
eNations" on earth that may claim your
care and attention. w.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-08-24

Quite a large number of intelli-
gent Republicans are subscribers to
and readers of the DEMOCRAT, and we
have from Republican sources in
formation indicating that the late
Republican County Convention was
controlled by a Ring and that ]. L.
CHAMBERS was defeated for the Sher-
ifs Office by that Ring. We have a
kind feeling for the Republicans and
state this for their benefit, and no
more!
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-08-24

While Grant is turning out the
few honest men in the government, it
is a good time to read the 18th plank
of the Cincinnati platform:
IL. The National administration
merits its commentator for its hon
orable work in the management of
domestic and foreign affairs, and
President Grant deserves the contin-
ued hearty gratitude of the American
people for his patriotism and his emf
nent service in war and peace.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-08-24

When Grant was reelected the
business of the country was prosper
ous-its agriculturalists thriving, its
manufactures were in full operation.
This time has passed away. The
mills are closed, business is postra-
ted, the farmer is Respondent and the
artisan is idle. Duringth this time rob
berry has been going on in almost ev.
cry department of the Government
Is it not time that all this should BIZ
changed.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-08-24

We have quite a large number of
intelligent Republicans who are sub
scribers to the DEMocRAr, but they
have never indicated" to us that
it was our duty to advocate a Con-
yention for them, or any other mea-
sure. It is sad.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-08-24

CARL SEIZURE, though a well-in-
formed and strong-minded man, was
riding the fence for a long time before
he could make up his mind to drop
over into the arms of boss Cameron,
Grant, Babcock & Co. What kind OF
argument, and how much of it was us
ed to convince him? Who knows?
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-08-24

No wonder trade is dull, that there
is no business, that the industries
are unemployed, and that property
is for sale in all directions, and that
the people want more money. Look
at these figures. For seventy-one
years before 1860 the Government
spent in public buildings TWENTY
EIGHT MILLIONS, SIX HUNDRED AND
FORTY THOUSAND. ONE HUNDRED AND
SEVENTY DOLLARS AND THIRTY-EIGHT
CENTS. During the past fifteen years
the Radical party has spent, wasted,
stolen, or squandered, which ever is
the fact, on public buildings FOR
TY- o MILLIONS, TWO HUN
DRIED AND SIXTY-NINE DOL
LARS AND SIXTY-EIGHT
FCENTSi! Where has this money
gone? How much has been used to
carry elections for the Radicals.
How many Davenports have had the
cash to defeat the will of the peo-
pie at the polls by forgery or falsify-
ing election returns to elect minori-
ty candidates? FORTY-ONE MIL
lTJONS TWO uITNDREn AMI
%SIXTY-NINE THOUSAND, SEW
EN- HUNDRED AND FORTY-SIX
DOLLARS AND SIXTY-EIGHI
CENTS in FIFTEEN YEARS!!!
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-08-24

The old gentleman who was a del
egate to the Republican County Con-
y~ention, and claims that he was
hoodwinked" out of his vote for Mr..
j. L. CHAMBERS, might inform the
honest Republicans what he means
and how it was done. Oh, no, Rings
don't operate in Conventions!
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-08-24

We think that "large number of
intelligent Democrats who are SUBJ
scribers and readers of the Register,
would be pleased to have TILDEN's
letter Of acceptance furnished them
in that journal. We have this Gin
formation from Democratic sources"
and think the kind-hearted and ac-
commodating editor should favor
theme Eth?
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-08-24

There was an "outrage" perpetrat-
ed last week in West Virginia which
should demand troops to be sent
there Immediately. Sam Camden, a
colored gentleman, committed a rape
on an eight year child near Hunting
ton, and was taken out of Jail and
hanged.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-08-24

The editor of the Eaton Register
ought to set apart a certain space of
his journal, exclusively for "indicat-
ing the wishes" of the 'large mum:
Der of intelligent Democrats" who
read it, that they might not have
their feelings wounded by reading
such ugly words as TRAITORS" 're-
bels," "confederates," DC, applied to
them in many parts of that paper.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-08-24

Spencer, the carpet-bag Senator
from Alabama, wants the Senate to
send a committee to Alabama and
investigate the late election. The
result of the late election was large
ly Democratic, and the next Legis-
lature elects a successor to Spencer,
and that is what hurts Spencer.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-08-24

Professions of unemployed men
~clamoring for work to earn bread are
the most eloquent advocates for a
change of administration and honest
craftsmanship to run the national
and state affairs.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-08-24

The sleepiest sort of reading mat
ter this year is the Republican edi-
torial Articles on the causes of buis-
ness p%rostration and hard times.
They take very good care not to al
lude to the real cause.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-08-24

The man who is willing to submit
his claims to the independent voters
of the county without the juggling
process of Ring Convention can be
relied upon, because he is not pledg-
ed to work to the interests and adj
yancement of lot of ofice-seekers
and political gamblers.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-08-24

The 'large number of intelligent
Democrats" who are subscribers and
read Radical journals and find a sur
plus of such epithets as "rebels,"
TRAITORS" "confederates.a &c,, APP
piled to them, certainly know that the
editors have a kind, sympathetic
feeling for them and are much inter-
ested in their success! aGet thee
behind me, Satanr
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-08-24

Information from Democratic
sources" Indicating the wish of
very many of that party for the
election of Hon. j. A. MCMAHON,
would be a good subject for the ed
itor of the Register to blow a little
about. The Convention question is
becoming monotonous.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-08-24
HAYES HAUL.

How He Gathered i'm n Dead
Soldiers WeaIth.--AnotIIe err
ssTouclaing Incident of the
War.
POINT PLEASANT, W. Va, July 81.
There has been a good deal of talk
in this country in relation to a war
incident in which Governor Hayes is
a party, in which it seems the Gov
ernor got four hundred dollars. be-
longing to a soldier that was execut.
ed for desertion. The following let
ter will explain the matter:
"HARrFoRp CRY, West VA, July
26, 1876.
ain the last issue of the Point
Pleasant Weekly Register, the edi-
tor asks of us an explanation in re-
@lation to some money with which
Governor Hayes had to do. I am
glad an opportunity has been Afford
ed me of giving a statement of this
war incident from the fact that both
myself and also General Hayes have
been maligned and misrepresentation
the matter. The following are the
fact7- In the summer of 1854 our
brig, lie, commanded bv Gen. Hayes
was ordered to Monocacy junction,
in Maryland, and while lying there a
soldier belonging to the Twenty-third
Ohio was tried for desertion and con-
demned to be shot. Twas then the
Chaplain osthe Thirteenth West Vir-
ginia Regiment, and the only one in
the brigade. This unfortunate man
wanted to see a Chaplain before he
was executed. / was sent for, anf
had some conversation with him il
relation to the condition of bis mind
&c. He then told me he had some
, $500 in money and two watches
which he wanted to leave with me
, He said he had no friends in tn
, world that he knew of, except
! mother, and that she was somewher
in Virginia, but did not know where
and if could find her quito send tn
money and watches to her, and ifno
to keep it myself. The man was shot
/ and Immediately after the thing wa
over, General Hayes sent for me t
i come to his headquarters. / report
> ed. He inquired ofme what the ma
gave me. l told him. He examine
the watches and gave them back t
!, me, and the money he said he hai
: decided belonged othe Government
S and / gave it to him. As to that Ii
e did with it / am not prepared to say
t. but the above are the facts, and
the editor of the Register wishes t
know the further history of the me
ney he must interview the Governo
r himself.
j [Signedl W. H. HARPER.
Late Chaplain 18th w. Va. Vols"
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-08-24

We have not yet learned what
change has been wrought in human
affairs, that there should be any
thing very alarming to the voters of
Preble county, because one man
promised his support to another or
expressed his preferences who ought
to run for an office.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-08-24

The Republicans increased the Ma
tional expenditures, from 1870 to
1875, an aggregate of over $4,000,
600! A pretty good evidence that a
change in the Administration is
needed.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-08-24

Many loyal papers are now giving
expressions to the "facts' that Sigel
was not much of a soldier, and only
passably loyal. By the next fort
night it will no doubt be conclusiyely
proven that he was unquestionably
disloyal, that he always jumped be-
hind a tree during a fight, and was
always a Democrat.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-08-24

1t is a fact that t%wenty-four Re-
publican Senators acquitted Belknap
-solemnly decided that he was not
guilty in the face of the fact that he
sold offices and pocketed the cash
'Rah for Hayes.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-08-24

When you go into a Convention
Jon are gagged and pledged to sup
port its nominees, and if you do not,
then You are branded As a sore-head
and bolter.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-08-24

As far as al be ascertained there
are published throughout the coun
try 245 papers in the German Ian
guage-176 for Tilden and SO for
Hayes. The aggregate circulation
is five to one for Tilden.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-08-24

About every other day we read as
ISOLATED press announcements from
the manufacturing towns headed
"Another reduction of Wages" Re-
member, the Republicans are run
ming the government.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-08-24


The Eaton Registers article on
the denomination Of Hon. JoHN A..
MCMAHON was as clear as mud, Sin
dicatingp that the editor did not get
it from democratic ~sourcesw All
that kind of stuff is only a rehash of
the arguments used against MI. Nc
MAHoN two years ago, when he came
within .forty.fue votes of carrying
Preble county, and with a good sup
ply of it this fall we predict a clean
sweep of the platter. 1t is a kind of
argument that don't take very well
among the mass of voters around
here. 1t is badly played out.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-08-24

There is nolonger any doubt about
the election of Tilden and Hendricks.
The only question is, how many
States will they carry, and how much
will their majority be.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-08-24
THE sHrRrrrALrry.

1
There are the names of two gen.
announced as Independent
candidates for the Office of Sheriff of
Preble county, either of whom if
elected, we have no doubt would fill
the place with credit and honor. As
it has been decided by the Democrat
ic Central and Advisory Committees
of this County to dispense with a
County Convention, the question Of
a candidate for Sheriff resolves itself
into a choice of these two persons for
the suffrage of the Democratic and
Independent voter. Through the
diligent and impartial inquiry o fthe
several Committees of the County, it
has been clearly ascertained that at
least nine-tenths of the Democrats
are favorable and express a prefer
ence for Mr.. DENNIS LEwELLEN for
the position, together with many lib
eral and independent Republicans.
In consideration of this fact "indi-
Gated through Democratic sources"
we therefore submit to the vorpopuli
of the party, put his name forward
as the choice of the Democrats
and Independents for their support,
and will advocate his claims for the
place against tue Republican Ring
candidate; not because he is a Dem
ocrat-not because he is a Republic
can, but because he is an honest
man, well qualified and will make 0
good and efficient public officer.
Mr.. LEwELLEN was reared in Pre-
Bile county, is well and favorably
known as an honest, sober and in
dustrious man. He has served un
der Sheriff TOWNSEND, as his Depu'
ty, for four years without the least
complaint from any quarter of neg
ligence of dereliction of duty, and We
therefore make the statement with
out the fear of contradiction that
there was never a more diligent, faith
full and attentive public servant. HI
has had charge of the public square
Court House and Jail, and has KEEP
them in such a condition as to com
mend the appreciation of the entir'
county, all of which has heretofor
been neglected to the injury of thu
taxpayers of the county. Mr.. LEW
ELLEN volunteered and served in tn,
Union army over four months ant
was in one engagement and reiectet
no discredit upon the service. He j
liberal in all his intercourse with hi
fellow men, and is neither a crusad
er nor i~ntolerant in religious OF pc
ltical opinions, and if elected, W
have no doubt the business of tn
Office will be conducted with tn
same care and attention that it ha
been for the past four years unde
Sheriff TOWNSEND.
This much we have to say in favo
of Mr.. LEwELLEN, without intendini
the least disparagement to any nthe
candidate, and we hope the Demo
Gratis and Independent Republican
throughout the County will give hin
a hearty and united support.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-08-24

How wonderfully like minds run
in like grooves.-Miami Helmet.
That is so, IKEY. We have always
noticed that small minds run after
small matters.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-08-24

Was there any Republican Cen
gressmen voted for the confirmation
of the appointment of the rebel gem
eral LoNGsTREET, Collector of the
ports at New orleansa Now, do tell.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-08-24

During the last four years one
hundres and twelve millions of dol
lars were lost, squandered and sto-
len by Federal oflccholders- 'Rah
for Hayes.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-08-24

And still in a voice of dolorious
pitch Morton sings the song of the
shirt, but the fun of it is every body
joins in the chorus and there isn't
any chance for a scrimmage.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-08-24

1t is a great pity the Democrats
will not take the advice of the disin
terested Republicans in selecting
their candidates. How sad?
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-08-24

IF yon want your County offices
filed with faithful, efficient and I'M
biassed men, vote for those indie
pendent Of Convention pledges and
Rings.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-08-24

Those people who are tired of be-
ing robbed by their agents will of
course vote for TILDEN and HEN
DRIcks.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-08-24

The Rifle B-rigade!-Grant's army
Of ofiee-holders ninety thousand
strong. Thry rifle everything they
find.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-08-24

Those taxpayers who are in favor
of public plumbers Will of course vote
the Hayes ticket.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-08-24

BLuFoRD WILSON'S testimony
shows that Grants early education
was neglected. He can't spell worth
a dern.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-08-24

Trade is not active in England.
In fact, it isn't active anywhere, and
is not likely to be in this country un-
til Tilden is elected President.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-08-24

The Stark County Democrat CON
tains forty-one Sherifrs Sales. Too
much money. 'Rah for Hayest
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-08-24

JUDAS IscAkIoT sat at the table of
his Lord and Master.as one of his
chosen disciples, enjoyed his hospi-
tality and then betrayed him for
thirty pieces of silver. BENrDrcr
ARNOLD was trusted in the camp of
his friends, received valuable inform
alton of the plans of those who con
fded in him and he too went over to
the enemy and betrayed the trust put
in him. The names of these two be-
trayers have sank into dishonor and
disgrace, while the betrayed have
risen to honor and glory. Thus it
is,
"Though those that are betrayed
Do feel the treason sharply, yet the
traitor
Stands i'm worse case of woe.n
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-08-24

The "Hazey" Club of this place
promises that it shall be hot for us
after Sept. 1st. Stay, gentlemen,
we'll take ours cold!
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-08-24

Speaker KERR died at Rockbridge
Alum Springs, Va, on Saturday we
ming last, at 7:SO o'clock.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-08-24

Conventions are only satisfactory
to Ringsters and ofice-seekers. They
control them.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-08-24

The Confederate" House has
managed to save $50, OOo, 900 to the
people.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-08-24
Tar GROSSLY nnfair nse of the school

The grossly unfair use of the school
question in the Ohio canvass of last
year operated against the Democra-
cy, and, encouraged by that success,
the Republicans looked forward with
confidence to make some effect upon
the public mind by charging that
the Democracy are opposed to the
free school system, and that.the par
ty includes an element ~anti-republi-
can in its organization. All that
sort of talk which the Republicans
were beginning to hope for and some
Democrats to fear has quietly been
lifted out of the canvass by the Dem
ocratic majority of the lower house,
who, at the urgent request Of the
Catholic members, took up and pass
ed the constitutional amendment set
Ting this question by prohibiting
p L
any state appropriating public mon
eys to sectarian schools. Blaine in
troduced this amendment early in
the season and he and his party ex-
pected to make great capital out of il
For though it was a piece of dema'
goguery and utterly unnecessary, in
view of the fact that the question hat
been settled by most Of the states il
their constitutions, yet a great many
people were likely to be moved by j
and SO to satisfy such, to place them
selves and their party right on thu
record and also to take the wind en-
tirely out of the sails of the opposi
tion the Democrats in the House tool
up Blaine's amendment and passed i
almost unanimously, the Catholics
as we have said, being foremost il
its favor.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-08-24

The lower House Of Congress adj
journed on Tuesday of last week,
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-08-24

We need a change and Reform in
Preble county. Vote for it.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-08-24

That hypocritical bloody shirt is
entirely too thin.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-08-24
DEATHS.

In Eaton, on Wednesday morning,
August 10th, of Acute Phthisis Pulmo
nails, CLARA E. MATTHEWS, eldest
daughter of Parker and Minerva Mat
thews, aged 10 years, II months and IL
days.