The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1876-07-19
Che 9assing Grrnts,
As Reported by our Correspond
cntS.
Letter From Beaver Dam.

We poor Beaver-Damites were great,
ly relieved last Wednesday when the
flmiliar-loolling omnibus, owned by
that afiable gentleman, John Naught,
came in sight.
Soon the bell chimed forth, and the
men, women and children began to
congrrgate.
All had heard that our worthy -
had prepared an able document in be-
half of Mr.. Woodward, and he did.
Our city reader, Hon. j. ii. Barclay,
was called TO the chair, and as the oc-
casion was one of great importance,
he was for the seven hundredth time
introduced to the audience. He COM
menced the mouths of the audience
stood wide open. Such language had
never before been heard as was found
in the communication signed "Many
Democrats. An idea had never en-
tered the minds of our poor, illiterate
town that such an able writer WIS 10 lie
found within IFS limits. Even the lit
tie children cried for joy, and straight
way went and purchased box of prize
candy.
Infnitesimal rs we feel ourselves to
be, we have within us an appreciation
of the good and the beautiful,-and
language fails to portray the emotions
of happiness that thrilled our hearts
when we listened to the words that had
been penned by our enlightened lin
guist. But such is life, It's said and
who can tell the joys that await us?
Uncle Jack had on his Pickwickian
coat, and little Sammie Weller was
standing behind him. Whenever the
good part came, little "Samivelmy son"
would say, PA, that's good, by jimi-
n.y." Happy hath been our thoughts,
and glorious our aspirations, since the
gifted writer informed us that we had
mounted the dictatorial chair. Had it
been our intentions to dictate to those
of firm democratic faith while we were
in the habiliment of swaddling clothes,
there might be a discernible point in
his letter, but as it is a more thorough
elucidation is surely necessary.
He would have the many readers of
the HERALD believe that this place and
the surrounding country are for Mr..
w. for Sheriff. He is mistaken. We
deny the declaration emphatically.
There are only four white men inside
the corporate limits of the town who
have declared for him, and not more
than three negroes that have heard
from.
He would also have you believe that
he is a resident of this place. He is
not and has never been. As for the
surrounding country, we repeat what
we before said,-most all in this part
of the country are for Phillips. In
his immediate neighborhood, there are
eight for Phillips and nine for w. 1t
is presumable that when he speaks of
majority he denominates himself the
controlling vote.
Now, so far as our little village is
concerned, the election of Mr.. Phillips
and defeat of Woodward will not
materially effect our present or future
happiness, or of the rising generation.
We are nearly all for Phillips, and are
not ashamed of it. Some people claim
that the object of Phillips men is to
beat the grangers. That's all bosli, for
doubtless to-day he is as old a member
of the order as Mr.. w. We are for
him because he is the nominee of the
democratic party, and because he is
considered a worthy gentleman, and
fully competent to discharge the duties
of the office. We never intend person.
alities or the least unkind feeling-we
aim to live in charity with all man.
kind. We don't care fifteen thousand
pounds of tobacco if every democrat
in the county votes for Mr.. Woodward
but it looks like they don't intend to,
or the "Many Democrats"-it should
have been few democrats-would not
have become scared. Should other
replies be given to our letter or letters
they will not be noticed by ourself. If
Phillips beats you, rejoice as you re-
joiced last year and never fret about
anything, for if you do you will never
grow fat or succeed in life.
Come to Jim Daniels barbecue on
the 29th inst, bring your devoted one
with you; vote for Gregory and Phil
lips the first Monday in August, and
for Tilden and Hendricks this fall, and
your days herewith be full of happiness