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Changes are daily taking
place in this county and Bel
mont from CHAMBERS to OKEY.
Voters don't like the idea Of
voting for a Bolter.
From the Marietta Times.
w. w. POSITION.

The Mining Gazette, published at
Jacksonville, the home of Mr.. Poston,
and paper of Republican tendencies,
has the following in relation to his NOM
ination for Congress:
W. w. Poston, the nominee of the
Democratic Convention at Marietts, ON
Thursday, was born on the 5th of jan
uary 1S40, and is consequently in the
thirty sixth year of his age. He is the
eldest son of the late L D. Poston, who
for the past thirty years was one of the
leading business men of the Hooking
Valley. He was mainly educated in the
village schools. with a few terms at the
Ohio University, where he would likely
have continued until he graduated had
not his father needed his assistance in
conducting his largely increasing busi-
ness. GIr. Poston, therefore, has re-
ceived his practical business education
mainly behind the counter ofhis fathers
store room, or assisting in the practical
operations of the miners. In October,
1870, he was married to Maggie N. Mel
son, daughter of VIM. Nelson, a lead.
ding merchant of Athens, and the fruits
of this union is one child living, Mr.
Poston has, during the past few years,
been elected to various positions by the
voters of Nelsonville, all of which posi-
tions he has filled to the general salts
faction of his neighbors and friends Of
all political parties, and a nomination
with him has been equivalent to an elec-
ton. Mr.. Poston is now member of
the Nelsonville Mining Company, one
of the leading mining companies of the
valley; also the senior member of the
firm of Poston 4 Pendleton, successors
of l. D. Poston, deceased, as well as
being engaged in mining largely on his
own account, beside conducting one Of
the largest, if not the most extensive
farm in Athens county and is dealing
largely in stock, buying and selling, be-
side grazing and feeding extensively.
His nomination by the Democratic
party is one of the wisest things that
could have been done for the success of
the party in the coming campaign, On
all political questions Mr. Poston is fully
in accord with the most advanced ideas
of the people of the 18th district, and
if elected he will honestly and faithfully
represent them
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1876-09-26
ESCHURZ don't carry the Ger
man vote in bis pocket. Their votes
will be cast on Tuesday, the 10th day oil
October for the Democratic ticket.
[From the Marietta Times.l

Judge R. E CHAMBERS, the boiling
candidate from the Barnesville Judicial
Convention, held OF Barnesville, Belmont
County, is out as an independent candi,
date for reelection as Common Pleas
Judge. A man who has become such q
chronic office seeker, as to bolt Con
vention that fails TO nominate him, isSde-
serving the contempt of men of all par;
ties Hon. WILLIAM OKEY was fairly
nominated, and being eminently qualified
for the position, he should receive the
votes of both Belmont and Monroe
Counties. We hope the seal of condem
nation will be placed upon CHAMBERS
actions for all time to come. We have
an utter contempt for the man who will
submit his name to Convention, be
beaten, and then come out as an indie
pendent.
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The Law of Horse Hire,

The Rural Sun has the folfowinga at
has been decided that when adhersevl lor
carriage has been let out for hire for the
purpose of performing particular jour
ney, the party letting warrants the horse
or carriage fit and competent for such a
journey. If the hirer treats the carriage
as any prudent man would do, he is not
answerable for any damage that either
may receive. But he must use the horse
for the purpose for which he hired him.
For instance, horse hired for the sad
die, must not be used for harness, II
the hirer violates this express condition
of the contract, he is liable for any DAM
age that may occur. If the shorseJis
stolen through tie hircr's negligence,
such as leaving the stable door open all
night, he must answer for it. But if he
is robbed oft by highwaymen, when
travelling the usual road at usual hours,
he cannot be held. for damages. As
these questions are frequently indispute
these decisions may be. intefestinga,ao
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1876-09-26
Written for The Spirit of Democracy
LETTER FROM NEBRASKA,
JEWELL. NEB Sent. 8. 1876


DEAR SPIRIT: We had a splendid pros
pect for small grain but when we thought
it safe we were visited by a hail storm
which destroyed it. Corn came on fine
until about the middle of August 1t
was just coming in ears, when the grass
hoppers came in clouds so thick that
they darkened the sun and they lit down
and commenced their work Of destruc-
ton and cleaned every thing out. They
did not leave a single thing of vegetable
kind that could be eaten. The home
steaders are nearly all leaving that can
"a md z can not SEQ how those
& 3 !ils oos szs pejnS e live.
The hoppers were so thick that they
stopped the trains on the Union Pacific
R. R, time and again. They even ate
the leaves and young shoots off the
timber, and the fruit trees they ate up.
Well, there are great many Tilden
and Hendricks men here, but the Dem
ocrats here would have been better sat
isfied if the st. Louis Convention had
made the greenback question plank in
the platform. They think that bond
holders ought to pay tax as well as the
laboring men. Yours Truly,
JAS. B. MELLoTT.
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DE Urge your neighbor to
attend the Election on Tues
day, the 10th day Of October.
wines for the SICK,

Port wine is more used than any other
kind of wine for the sick, but it is also
a wine more adulterated than any other,
and therefore requiring extreme eau
tion in its selection. A new adultera-
tion of the article is mentioned as hav-
ing been recently introduced, and which
is in some cases actually dangerous, es
|pecially when partaken Of by feeble or
delicate persons This is described as
an artificial coloring, consisting of a
mixture of ozalin and Magenta red.-
The aniline eolors, Objectionable in them
selves, are the more dangerous because
they not unfrequently contain arsenic.
The adulteration is detected by shaking
the suspected wine-and all cheap wines
are TO be suspected-with an equal vol
ume of amylic alcohol, that is, fusel oil.
If genuine port, the amylic alcohol re.
mains colorless; if adulterated, it dis
solves out the coloring matters, and it.
self appears of purple red.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1876-09-26
Proceedings Of the Board OfC0un-
" Commissioners,

The Board convened in regular sess-
ION on Monday, the 4th inst, present,
JAMES ARMSTRONG, EDWARD OKEY and
DAVID LENTz
W. T. Morris, Treasurer elect, filed
his bond in the sum of 100000 which
was accepted and approved.
M Hoffman was allowed $104 80 for
labor on Lewisville and Stafford road
The vacation of road petitioned for
by J, S: Ogg and others was ordered.
A review of county road in Perry
township was ordered: viewers and sur
veyor TO meet at Calebaughs mill, Sept
ember 90.
Review of a county road in Wayne
township ordered viewers and survey
or to meet at the Barber meeting house
September 10Th.
Fred Ketterer was allowed $50 for a
culvert and work done on Shell run
road.
Made annual settlement with w. T.
Morris, County Treasurer, and found
the funds correct
Allowed the Inirmary Directors the
following amounts: John Pfalzgraf S12
so; Henry Smith, $40; R. McCammon
$40 Allowed j. W. Beardmore $50
for work on Woodsfeld and Antioch
road H R West, $SS 81 for printing
and publishing.
Costs in the following State cases
were allowed: Ohio VS. Hogue, S19 As;
Ohio VS. Anna Suter, SO 81; Ohio VS.
John A. Messerly, S11 80; Ohio VS.
Geo Troy, Sl9 so.
The following bills were allowed =
Siebert & Lilley, stationery &c, 1920
35; B. F. Wade & Co, stationery &c,
$40 20; A j. Pearson S96 05, per cent
on collections; L. Hoefaer $5 81, for
merchandise; j. T. ,Judkins, oil, locks
&c, s46 IL; P. Schumacher, Jr., As
signee F. Diehl b Co., So 80, mdze. for
Sheriff; w. NJ. Alexander, So 70, re-
pairing spouting and tin ware; James
Ellsworth, $50 for plastering in court
room; L. D. Castle q Co., 81 10, mdze
for county officers; VIM. Weddle $500,
part salary as Auditor for 1855; ia
cob Neuhart, 5000, part payment on
Steed's hill road L. Sulesburger, 800,
part payment on same road. Examin-
led the orders issued during the year,
found correct and cancelled them.
David Okey, Clerk, and A. j. Pear
son, Pros Atty, presented their annual
reports and found correct.
w. t. Morris was allowed 1892 81
for collecting old delinquent personal
| tax; A. Hoskinson $15 for indexing
general index; c. H. Goodrich presen-
ted an accoun! of $50 A; allowed of
the same $37 Is.
A. j. Pearson was allowed $3.50 part
, salary as Pros Atty; Thomas Little
S34 10 for painting court house fence
IT. o. Little $96 70 for costs in State
cases &c.
Authorized James Armstrong to let
the contract to the lowest bidder for q
bridge washed away on Davis run road
in Switzerland township.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1876-09-26
7 Written for The Spirit of Democracy.]
The Vote for President-.Okey and
Chambers, &C.
BEALLsvILLE. MONROE Co., QHIo,(

Chambers, &C.
BEALLsvILLE, MONROE Co., QHIo,)
September 1, 1876.
/ Ed SPIRIT: Thinking a few items
from Sunsbury might not he uninterest
ing to your numerous readers, send
you few.
First-As to Tilden and Hendricks
They will beyond all question carry the
Democratic vote entire, with some ol
the Republican vote All our best men
are working for change of admins.
tratisn, as the present one has become
intolerable.
AS to the Judgeship: Immediately af
ter the Judicial Convention there was
some feeling for Chambers and against
Okey but now the tidal wave has chang
ed toward Mr.. Okey, and he is daily
gaining strength, and when the vote is
counted in October boilers will find, to
their sorrow, that Sunsbury township
has no sympathy with them.
1t might interest your readers to know
that DR.. P. D. Citizens, formerly of
Beallsvile, has sold his property in that
place and moved ON farm in Switzer-
land township, where we believe he in-
tends to continue the practice of medi.
cine. He has had about twenty years
experience. He'is German by birth,
and in moving to Switzerland township
yerifes the old adage that chickens al
ways 60 home to roost. The Doctor is
one Of Monroe County's noble Demo
cfatic snns. of whom she may well be
proud, and is worktngfor William okey
for Judge. S.
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Efec, of As,onisnment.

He walked into drug store, observes
the New Orleans Bulletin, and said:
"Gimme glass OF that sody." "What
syrup will you have2" said the boy
"Syrup! i don't want any syrup; j
want sodyn The boy put the glass
under the faucet and turned on full
head. AS it struck the glass with a hiss
ing noise the stranger said "Gosh all
Jerusalem, what's that ?" and starting
backward, fell over stool, and as he
tried to get up brushed against per-
fumery stand, which caused a bottle to
fall off and strike him ON the back of the
head At the same time the boy, think
ing something serious had happened,
dropped the glass on the marble coun
ter, breaking it into ninety-nine pieces
The stranger, with his hand to the back
of his head, and bis eyes protruding
with fright, started for the street at a
speed of twenty miles an hour, and ran
plump into the arms of policeman who
colIared him and said: whats the mat
ter p "Nlatter!m said the stranger
"why the drug. store has exploded, and
I'm the only man saved"
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1876-09-26

re The Republican papers are lashing
themselves into great fury about "the
solid South" For the South to be solid,
with the exception of State or two, is
something very alarming.
1t is but few years since the South
was solid for the Radicals, made so by
controlling elections by brute force, and
then every one of these papers, now so
highly indignant, was glorying in ga
solid South"
All this pretended alarm is merely so
much demagogueism, designed to excite
sectional animosity.
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1gIu answer to paragraph Of ours


EFIn answer to paragraph of ours
the Athens Journal says:
"You were never more mistaken in
your life, neighbor. If there is an hon
est man 10 the District, Nels. Van Vor
hes is one, and he would unsparingly de-
nounce and deservedly punish every ras
cal and defrauder in the Government
service, regardless Of the politics of the
offender
Answering another paragraph it says
"sKeep in harmony with the admins.
tration OF his party! That's just what
Van Worries didn't do, neighbor. He
voted in favor of the repeal of the. Re
sumption law, regardless Of party, and
on all other subjects voted his honest
convictions, whether they suited the adj
ministration or not."
We adhere to our statements. Mr.,
VAN Worries voted for the repeal of the
Resumption Act, it is true; but this does
not controvert our allegation that she
felt constrained to keep in harmony with
the administration"
Stated more specifically. we meant
that on the measures leading to to the
investigations which developed snch as
founding corruption in the administra-
ton, Mr.. VAN Worries, so fat as we can
learn, voted every time with his party to
prevent and embarrass these inyestiga-
tions. We do not infer from this that
he wanted to aid the corruptionists, but
he feared the developments would dam
age his party. we need men Idscen-
gress whose party fealty will incline
them the other way.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1876-09-26

EEA valued friend in Salem town
ship sends US letter, which he must
pardon US for making an extract from,
Notwithstanding his injunction that it is
private.
His views are all the more important
because his predictions do not control
his opinions; aud because it shows the
effect upon an intelligent candid man
when all the facts in regard to the Judi.
cial situation are fairly before him. He
says:
81 have carefully examined the pro-
ceedings of the Judicial Convention,
and have decided on the only question
involved concerning which the respect
i've delegations of the two counties seems
Tin part only) to have disagreed in their
holding. The conduct of the Chambers
delegation must be taken by all candid,
thinking and reasonable men of either
party as an implied conclusion on their
part, from the best of evidence that,
should they enter into permanent organ
ization in Convention, Okey would be
nominated. Hence, two Things which
are equal to the same thing are equal to
each other. Since Mr.. Okey was nomi-
mated after their withdrawal from the
Convention, by majority of all the votes
entitled to be cast in it, therefore it is
plain. from uu the evidence before the
people of the district, that Mr. Cham
bers, though never SO good man, was
not the choice of his party for Judge at
this time. If on the contrary he may
have been, there was nothing, from the
very nature of things, that would or
could have demonstrated it, but per.
manent and substantial organization of
all the legitimate constituent parts of
such District Convention; consequently
the loss of their candidate. on this sup
position, is attributable to their with
drawing from the Convention, and no
man should be allowed the advantage ss
his own wrong. = = Z / do think
that no more disorderly proceeding than
is presented by the Chambers delegation,
in trying political campaign. when Q
vote for President is so valuable, was
ever presented for my consideration. II
there is any wisdom in it, I cannot see
it; but can see arrogance and an utter
abandonment Of political principle and
political interest"
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R The perseverance and assiduity
with which Mr.. CHAMBERs caressed and
courted the Republican judicial Conven-
ton, pleading for an embrace, in its
lovely arms, or beseeching it for smile
from its rosy lips, is not calculated to
make the old rock water Democrats
clasp him passionately to their bosoms.
And then the courteous frmness with
which their Convention rejected his offer
of marriage will incline most of the Re-
publicans to look upon him little sus
piciously.
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Ohio.


So it seems Carl Schurz does not car
ry the German vote of 0hio1ifilhis pock.
ct after all. The Republican StateuCem
mittee at Columbus have got out an ,ap-
peal for help which is truly heart-rend-
ing. 1t is sent into every township and
school district in the State, and shows
that they feel their case is desperate
one. The following is an extract from
it: esr's7sas. eat .a9wH
eSs The Democrats will have large gains
in the cities this year from among gtbe
Germans, and We Republicans must
make up for themin the country, or we
are lost. Your township gave Hayes
LAT votes last year. 1t must give him
1859 this year to save Ohio. You will
see the necessity for earnest and faith
full work, and we trust to you to do it.
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w The Belmont County bar almost
solid, and the Monroe County bar al
most solid, are against Mr.. CHAMBERS.
1t is not worth while to say that this
means nothing Such men as KENNoN
and CowEN and SwANEY and TALLMAN
do not unite against man without a
cause That cause was well expressed
by TALLMAN when he said, CHAMBERS
has already been Judge. three years Ion
ger than he should have BEEN"
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Hayes Puts Himself into the Arms
of Grant. ..a-

Governor Rutherford B. Hayes has
written letter to President Ulysses
Grant, in which he indorses, in the war
NEST terms, the administration Of Grant,
and begs the President to understand
distinctly that he (Hayes) has at mo
time intended to cast any reflection up
on, or to object to, the policy of Grants
administration.
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EgThe Republican papers underrate
the peoples intelligence. 1t is well un-
derstood that all this clamor about the
South is gotten up solely to divert at,
tention from the inefficiency, profigacy
and corruption of their administration.
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EEL Mr.. CHAMBERS doubtless thought
when he treated the Democratic party so
contemptuously, that an endorsement by
the Republicans could be mad for the
asking; but the Republicans Tilted him,
and now he is again begging votes from
Democrats.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1876-09-26

EMr. CHAMBERS is noted for his
naughty, domiueering manner toward
young members Of the bar. He shows
off to great advantage when lording it
over some timid STRIPPING who is afraid
to say word back
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re Let every Democrat in Monroe
County attend the election on Tuesday,
the 10th day of October and work to
elect tho whole ticket.
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EEAre you ready3 If not, make
your arrangements to attend the elec.
ton on Tuesday, the 10th day of Octo-
har
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wOf the lawyers who have living
practice there is just one firm in this
place and one in St. Clairsville that sup.
port Mr.. CHAMBERS. The lawyers have
the best means of knowing his qualif-
cations.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1876-09-26

w Democrats, a full vote in Monroe
County on Tuesday, the 10th day of
October will insure the ticket over two
thousand majority.
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R The Indian war is ended, but the
battle Of Ballots takes place on Tues
day, the 10th day of October, and every
Democrat should be in line.
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Grants losses on his Missouri farm
thus far amount to $4,000. His attempt
to raise India.rubhertrees by planting old
eum-shoes was total failure-Brook-
lun Arqns ....-.-4
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1%The Board of County Commis
. IL

sioners made the following entry on
their Journal on the 7th inst:
The Directors of Infirmary presented
their semi-annual report, which was ex-
amined and found to he incorrect. We
request that said Directors should be
more careful in transacting the financial
part of their business The report
shows discrepancy in the bills and audi
ted accounts which must be corrected.
The report hereafter made to the Com
missioners must specify for what pur-
pose the orders were issued, with day
and date.
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w 1t may he in accordance with the
Indian policy of the administration to
furnish arms to both parties in our Indi-
an wars, but it is not treating our "boys
in blue" fairly to give the Indians the
most effective guns.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1876-09-26

Ey Rally every Democrat to the Polls
on Tuesday, the 10th day of October.
Don't leave a voter at home.
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Greed for Office induced
CHAMBERS to Bolt the Demo-
cratic Convention. The good
sense of the voters of this sub
district will defeat his Boiling
aspirations.
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H They stick to their little lies like
little men The Republican press is
fairly furious with charges that TILDEN
swindled the government in the matter
of taxes, and the Democratic press is
fairly furious with charges that HAYES
swindled the government in the matter
Of taxes; and each very properly de-
nounces the others story as campaign
lie.
Six months from now both these Ca
lumnies will be buried beneath the pub.
lie contempt in the garbage pile that
contains the story of 1S4O notoriety
about HARRISON hiding in hollow log.
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"Madam," said gentleman to his
wife, "let me tell you that facts are stub
born things. "What fact you must
be-" she said.
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;-u'l y1Ao.e 'F.l KI 9 AR. 81
SsI Z We r s M I T FL !,
80 Ozark, Monroe County, Ohio.
Repairs Watches, Clocks and Jewelry in
vcrkmsuiike manner, and at reasonable
pYfcss. julyll, ,'7sm3'
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WATCHES, CLOCKS, &C.

NV motto is
FAIR DEA LING,
with ALL, solicit a share Of the public pat
ronage. Particular attention paid to the re-
pairing Of az ~
Watches, Gloc KS and Jewelry,
Watches, Clocks and Jewelry for sale on rsa
sonable terms. WORK WARRANTED.
ap23ly. FRITZ REEF.
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THE SPIRIT OF DEMOCRACY,
HENRY II. WEST, Proprietor.
JERE. WILLIAMS, -: Editor.

wNo Democrat can wander off with
the CHAMBERS bolters without impairing
his standing in the party. ssss
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~ Read our Beallsville letter on this
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@W1LL1AM OKEY is the
regular nominee for Judge
R. E. CHAMBERS is the Bolter
candidate for the same posi-
ton. =
Report of Game of Base Ban,

Played by the Vincible Base Ball Club
of Woodsfeld and the Calais Base
Ball Club of Calais, at Woodsfeld,
September, l6, 1875:
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EEAfter the treatment .he Monroe
Democracy have received from Mr..
CHAMBERS they should at least let him
see that they have little self respect.