The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1876-09-19
FROM WASHINGTON COUNTY,
MARIETTA, O., Sept 4, 1876.

history OF political contests that the ma
chine labors as it does now, so early in
the campaign,yet such is the feeling here
that political discussions, controversies
and rows, are of daily occurrence. AS
a natural result, our usually quiet old
city is quite lively and jolly, and 1 pre-.
dict very botly. contested campaign
from this time until after the October
election, at least. The Democrats are
hopeful and feel sanguine of success,
whilst the Republicans; whatever may be
their feelings, are vindictiye and spiteful
"a sure sign that a screw is loose in
some vital part of their political machin,
Only two OF three political meetings
have been held here so far, and am un
able to predict the course Of the poiiti
cal current as regards our independent
voters, though think'I am safe in say.
ing that a majority of them here indorse
the reform movement, and will vote the
entire Democratic! ticket. 8
+ The "bloody shirt" doctrine, advoca-
ted by the Republicans, has become stale,
and its only effect is to disgust the more
honorable men of the party, who, after
eleven years of peace, recognize the doc
|trine rs fraud and an insult to the in
Etelligence of the Masses 70 ss,., r. u
Senator Johu Sherman, bana Colonel
Sheridan, who claims to hail from Lnu-
+isiana, sounded the key note here to
their Republican friends not long since.
The Senator's speech is almost identical
with that of Morton's indianapolis
speech of nearly the same date, proving
beyond reasonable doubt that the thing
was set up beforehand Col. Sheridan
so called--is undoubtedly first class
fraud, who probably never saw Louisi.
ana in his life. His Speech like that OF
Senator Sherman's, was interspersed
with the genuine. sentiment Of the
"bloody shirt doctrine, being mainly 6
reproduction of the old worn out issues
Of the rebellion. Each speaker had evi
IDENTIFY borrowed Kilpatrieks copyright
ed Indiana text, changing the name oil
the State to suit -locality: "a bloody
shirt campaign, soith money, and Ind
ana is safe" These speeches had one
effect, namely, to- unite the disafected
Democrats to the old party again, thus
preparing the Democracy for a solid vott
"a good effect, indeed.
Following this Republican ratification
was the Democratic meeting and pole
raising in Harmar--Marietta's right wing
at which meeting Col. Mcclure, o
West Va /, and our fellow.citizen,y MD
Follett, Esq. were the speakers Har
mar is the Republican stronghold Of thi'
county, and it was evident that Demo
Gratis were considered, by the Republi
cans, as trespassers. The city cannon
WAS not only refnsad TO the hoys 10
make noise with, but Col Mcclure, {
high-toned gentleman, was frequently in
suited during the time he was speaking
by Kisses and yells from the Republican
corner. But the boys, not intimidated
in the least, succeeded in raising a beau
tiful pole, painted alternately red, white
and blue, and beheld the banner of Til
den, Hendricks and Reform floating
proudly over the. city. In the meantime
a cannon from Marietta had been pro
duced ,and was making things jingle witt
first-class Democratic thunder. vs5a
The political outlook in the 10th dis
trict is encouraging. 4, William W. Pos
|ton, the Democratic nominee, is pecu
f9iarly fitted for the hearty support o.
levery Democrat ii the district He no
only possesses the characteristics o
ability and honesty, but is a self made
man, q worker, who has made himself sr
enviable reputation,sby his sterling lqual
titles and close attentions to basinessT HI
lis likewise popular with the masses, ant
will be, if elected, AM honor to- the dis
ltrict. Pig t;iias 's'R sse'ssn iia" psa
/ am pleased to know thai Monroe il
likely to have Common Pleas Judge 0
her.own. The Qemocraey.ref Monroe
have zreasonoto congratulate themselves
on the selectionIof Hen.1William sOkeJ
as a candidate for Judge, and are wis
in heartily indorsing himas the nomine,
of the Convention,in preference to, bolte
Robert E. The Republicans may indors'
the action of Mr.. Chambers, They re
| fused to take that which the Democrat
refused.-ED., SpIRIT,] but this actor
does not signify that the Democrats ar,
bound. or even ought to do SO; on thu
contrary, itimplies bad faith in the grant
old party to do, it. I have too muct
| faith in the Democracy OF old Monro
to doubt their fealty, and I predict th
triumphant election of Monroe's choice
Mr.. Okey, for Common Pleas Judge,ant
the choice of the Democracy of the 15tl
district for Congress, William W. Pos
ton of Athens County.
/ forgot to say that the health of thi
community is good. BucKEYE, JR.
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