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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-08-17
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olation OF law, a monstrous and criminal
breach Of trust, high crime and misde-
meanor And nothing less than the i'm.
peachment of Robson from all public
service will satisfy the people.
The detection of three heads of de.
partments in gross official malfeaGences,
independent of the inhmies of Schenck,
Avery, BabCock, Mcdonald and others
less conspicuous in Grants administra-
titn, leaves upon the American nation
an inetlaceable disgrace which will Ger.
tainly consign the Grant administration
to history as the most corrupt, venal and
Infamous that has transpred during the
first century of the republic. And it is
next to destruction to attempt to further
perpetuate this state of affairs by the
election of Hayes, who would certainly
allow everything to continue in its pres
ent state. There is but one remedy, and
that is the election of Tilden and Hen
bricks
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-08-17
General SeigeI for Tilden.

To The Editor of The Stm
New YORK, August 8, 1876.
DEAR SIR:-Having received of late
several invitations to address political
meetings, it seems to me my duty to de-
clare, for the purpose of avoiding all
misunderstanding, that the principle and
policy laid down in the Democratic plat
form, and in the letter of acceptances of
Tilden and Hendricks, are in accordance
with the views which on many occasions
l have expressed and defended privately
and publicly. l should be faithless to
myself by not upholding and defending
them NOW, in thehour of trial, and there.
fore shall give my support in this elec-
ton to the Presidential ticket adopted
by the Democratic Convention.
In taking this step, desire, however,
to add that l shall not renounce inde-
pendent action in political matters rela-
tive to our own State and city, whenever
questions ofnational policy of paramount
importance are not involved.
By publishing this card you will oblige
Yours very respectfully,
F. SrGEL.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-08-17
WHERE THE MONEY GOES TO.

After long and tedious investigation
the committee have reported upon Sec
retary Robson and his associates in the
naval department. The report shows a
worse state Of affairs than was anticipa-
ted in public swindling. We have all
become familiar with Attorney General
Williams action in converting public
money to his private use, for the pur-
chase of family landulet. Belknap
made his Office the means of trading in
post-traderships for his private benefit.
But Robeson's swindling transactions
eclipse all of this into the shade. 1t is
shown by positive evidence that he has
transferred more than million of dol.
lars from the old and we'll established
banking house of Barring Bros, of Lon
don, to the insolvent firm of Jay Cooke
Mccullough d Co., to be used by them in
settlement for their private affairs.
Paymaster General Bradford swore
positively and from personal knowledge
that Robson transferred public money
to the firm of Jay Cooke & Co., after he
knew Of their failure. Bradford was
under Robeson's positive orders to place
the money as he was directed, and accor-
ding to directions from the Secretary
G22OOO0 lover $l,OOO,OOO) was placed in
the hands of Jay Cooke & Co., after their
failure, which was used to carry their
Indebtedness In order to understand
why money was sent to any banking
house in London, the public must bear
in mind that all funds for the use of the
American navy on foreign stations is de-
posted in London, and drafts drawn
upon the bank for funds when needed.
In the first placs the withdrawing of the
money from Barring Bros, and placing it
at Jay Cooke, Mccullough & Co., was a
piece of favoritism that no one else but
Robson would have committed, and it
was done with the express understand
ing that 0rville Grant should have a
share in the profits. The act of Robson
in placing G32O, 900 to the credit of jaw
Cooke, Mccullough & Co., when he knew
they were bankrupt was a deliberate vi.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-08-17

by the Constitution of the United States
but it is dust and ashes, and powder i'm
palpable beneath the slow-moving but
irresistible providence of God Almighty
We turn our faces therefore from the
past and address ourselves to the ques-
tions'of the present and the future, and
for the solution OF them we can not give
any better advice than that given by
Governor Tilden in his last Gubernator-
al message "We must build up a new
prosperity upon the old foundations OF
American selfgoyernment carry back
our political systems to the ideas of their
authors; make governmental institutions
simple frugal-meddling little with the
private concerns of Individuals aiming
at fraternity among ourselves and peace
abroad-and trusting to the people to
work out their own prosperity and hap
piness All the elements of national
growth and private felicity exist in our
country in an abundance which Provi-
dence has vouchsafed to no other people.
What we need to do is to rescue them
from governmental folly and rapacity.'
These are noble words, and trust they
mark the beginning of anew era, as they
do the beginning of new century.
The century gone to us as a people has
been one of discord, but now that the
cause of dissension has passed away,
there .is no reason why the century to
come should not be one of concord.
Believing that the principles enunCia-
ted by the Democratic party tend to this
result more than any other, l enlist un-
der its banner, and trust that the good
sense of the American people will give
it victory in November.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-08-17
MEETING OF OLD ID CkSON DEMO
OCRA TS-A CLUB FORMED.

AT a meeting of the Democrats of Guy,
ahoga county, Ohio, who voted for An
drew Jackson and Martin Van Ruren il
1928, 1926, held in the city of Cleve,
land, on Monday, July oath, 1876, Gen
Joseph W. Brown was called to the chair
and R. P. Spaulding was appointed sec.
retary.
On motion it was resolved:
First-That the perpetuity of our free
institutions, as well as the prosperity and
happiness of the citizens of the republic
demands an instant and thorough reform
in the administration of the general gov
ernment.
Second-That so long as the party con-
tinues in power which for sixteen years
has "run riot" over the tax burthened
population of the country, and has en-
riched its leaders by doubling their sala-
ries, and by converting places of public
trust into means for private emolument,
there can be no reasonable hope of i'm
provement in the condition of our public
or private affairs.
Third--That a strong sense of patriotic
duty calls upon us to come forward and
use our individual and collective inAu-
ence in carrying forward the great work
of restoring our popular government to
its pristine purity and efficiency.
Fourth-That we will organize for the
city of Cleveland a political club to be
called the ANDREW Jackson Club" and
to be made up of all well disposed voters
of whatever anteCedents, who earnestly
desire reform in the administration of
the general government, and improve
ment in the fnaRcial and business inter =
ests of the whole country.
Fifth-That we will use all honorable
exertions to elect Samuel ]. Tilden Pres
ident and Thomas A. Hendricks Vice
President of the United States, believ-
ing them to be honest and capable, and
in good faith practical refOrmers.
After adopting measures for the forma-
ton of club, the meeting adjourned un-
til Saturday, July Goth, at 7 o'clock p.
m.
j. W. BROWN, Chairman.
r. T. SPAULDING, Seu'y.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-08-17
ALLIANCE
HARDWARE & IRON STORE
Wright G. Penn0ck.
New Goods!
New Prices |!
Enlarged Stock
Terms cash !
We beg leave to say to the citizens of Stark and
adjoining counties that we shall continue TO keep
90 hand and for sale at the lowest prices for the
times fine assortment of
Table and Pocket CntLRru.

Furnishing Hardware,
House Trimmings,
Coach Trimmings,
Harness Trimmings
Furniture Trimmings,
Coffin Trimmings,
Mechanics Tools,
Farming Implements,
Shoe Makers Findings
IRON AND STEEL.
Garden Seeds,
Ropes and Tlvines,
Brushes Of all kinds,
Nails and Spikes,
Locks and Latches,
Springs and ArLe8.
PAINTS AND OILS.
Bent Wood Work,
Moss and C,rled Hair,
HlbJ8 and SpokeS,
Sash and Putty,
WINDOW GLASS.
Picture Glass,
Glass cm in shapes and sizes,
1Nrpentine and Benzine Vdrnish
Floor, Table, Stair and Carriage
OIL CLOTHS,
Window Shades,
DamaSkS,
Dental Stock,
Whips and Canes,
Bird Cages,
Betting and Baskets.
And great variety of all other articles usually
kept in hardware store
WRIGHT & PENNOCK.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-08-17
INTERESTING LETTERS,
Why Charles Francis Adams will Vote
for Governor Tilden,

The following letter was received yes
terday by Mr.. Hugh f. McDermott, edi-
tor of the Jersey City Herald, in answer
to a letter of inquiry:
II. r. McDermoa Esq, Jersey City,
Quincy, August 5, 1876.
DEAR SIR Il am now one of the class
denominated Independents, asking no
favors and voting for the best men with
out regard to party lines. l propose to
retain my position. But as to the choice
offered to me between Mr. Tilden and
Mr.. Hayes, though having no proposes
sions against either, l do not hesitate to
say that the former is far the most fitted
to meetthe emergency in our politics, in
my opinion, and Intend to vote for him.
Very truly yours,
CHARLES FRANCIS ADAMS.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-08-17
R. P. SPAULDING, Sec'y.

The only fellows who are laboring
earnestly for Hayes are the Federal office
holders. With them the times are good
They draw fat salaries, and don't see
any necessity of a change, but The work =
ing men who are outof employment, and
those who are only getting pittance to
support their families, don't see through
the same spectacles with the Federal of
fee holding gang. They are going 10 vote
to eqlaLize pay and bring about better
times. They'll vote for Tilden.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-08-17

The Steubenville Gazette has at last
hoisted the names of Tilden and Hen
bricks. The great man of the Gazette
concluded that if he had longer sulked
he would have no constituency,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-08-17

Mullett has been taken in out of the
cold cruel world, and is to be reappoint-
ed asSupervising Architect. Why should
not Babcock and Belknap be reappointed;
they did nothing meaner than Mullett,
Middletown transcript., 1876-07-29
Wait and Hope.

This is world full Of trouble, full Of
disappointment, as we all know; but
there is, after all, no folly so great as
that Of ceasing to invite the smiles of
Hope, not only because her smiles are
SO sweet, but because while we live,
there must always be some good, as
well as some sorrow, awaiting us.
We can no more stand still in life
than We can turn back. When we have
no desire to 60 on, invisible forces are
at work to compel US to do so. There
are things we must do; people we must
meet; events that will accrue to u.s.
We cannot believe that the deeds will
all be such as we must regret, the
events all sorrowful ones, the new ac-
quaintances all enemies.
And since we may do good, and
have good done to us-since true hearts
may meet ours, though we to-day do
not SO much as know that they beat
what may we not hope?
Your home may be cold and dark,
but it is not because the sun does not
shine. 1t only needs hand to open
the door. and put aside the curtain, to
let in warmth and light. So, any mo-
ment the shut doors Of your life may
open, and earth's sunshine. fall across
your heart Wait and hope it is only
that the angel whose mission it is to do
this deed tarries on the road.
Middletown transcript., 1876-07-29
Thrilling Accident.

A Miss Ella Brock Of Wiuterset.
Iowa, who has been visiting at the re-
sidence of her brother-in-law, Mr.. W.
A. Hunter, accidentally fell into we'll
55 feet deep, and containing 80 feet Of
water. Mr.. Hunter called for help,
and without moments delay descend
ed to her assistance by means of The
well-rope. She was struggling in the
water when be reached her. and was
perfectly conscious, Notwithstanding
there was terrible cash on her head,
caused. no doubt, by striking against
the stone wall in her descent. With
Mr.. Hunters assistance she was en-
abled to get foothold on the stone
wall, where they clung tenaciously un-
til the arrival of some neighbors who
came distance Of half mile. A rope
was lowered, and Mr.. Hunter fastened
it around the waist of the unfortunate
girl, and strong hands soon landed her
on terra tfrma. Again it was lowered.
and the heroic man was released from
his perilous position, but was SO much
exhausted that he tainted away on
reaching the ground.
Middletown transcript., 1876-07-29
Something Quite Soft.

"Why, your hand feels as soft as
silk" said 1, as I shook honds with the
widow
"Nonsense, Doctor" she replied.
Here with some more Of your flattery,
are you? My hands are not as soft as
your own this minute"
"Why, your hand" said I, ''feels so
soft I'd be afraid to squeeze it. Inever
felt anything SO soft"
"Now, doctor, just listen at you
again? If you never felt anything as
soft as my hand, and even softer much
softer-you know it has been your own
fault" and I thought the widow blushed
as though sorry she had said it.
pray" said I, becoming deeply in
terested, "what might have felt that
is softer than your hand?"
"Hush, now! You don't know, of
course. You are very innocent;" and
then could have sworn the widow was
blushing.
"Upon my honor don't know" was
my still more interested reply; won't
you tell me or show me ?"
"No, you know I won't tell you
"Tben show me, won't you?"
II don't like to- But you are such
a tease and such Ounce one must do
almost anything to get rid Of you"
"Certainly."
And she took my hand mincingly in
hers.
"Now shut your eyes, Doctor"
1 closed my eyes in an instant. She
lifted my hand up and up. held my
breath, and, dear reader, before I sus-
pected what she was about. she bad
placed it gently upon = my head.
Middletown transcript., 1876-07-29
Washington Knocked Down.

In 1745, Washington, then in CON-
mand Of the Virginia Rangers at Alex
andria, awaiting for General Braddock's s
troops, supported Mr.. Fairfax in an
election contest for the House Of Bur-
gesses, against Mr., afterward Colonel,
William Payne of the continental army.
This seems to have been one of those
rare occasions when Washington's hot
blood got the better of his peerless judg-
ment. Fierce words passed between
the two gentlemen, in the market
square of Alexandria, ending by an
outburst of rage from Payne, in which
be felled Washington to the earth
The Rangers rushed from their bar
racks and surrounded Payne, but
Washington. with calm dignity, dis
persed them. A duel seemed newt.
able. On the following day, however,
Washington sent for Payne, and. ex-
tending his hand, said, with gentle
courtesy, that touched the other to the
heart: "Mr Payne. to err is human
1 was wrong yesterday. but if you have
had satisfaction, let us be friends. >
Until the day of his death, Colonel
Payne retained for Washington de-
voted and unbroken regard.
Middletown transcript., 1876-07-29
Forgiveness.

Like buds of spring,
Sweet words are born from darkness ano
despair,
And watt new fragrance through the sunny
air;
Glad spirits sing.
All ! ye who fought,
And nobly fought as warriors fit to die,
Shall ye the power of brotherhood defy,
By death untaught?
The right and wrong
Are buried with the dust of those who sleep
In the warm stiffness of earth's bosom deep,
And life is strong.
Forgive Forgivel
Thus sings the sunlight as it gently glides
Into each burdened heart that doubt divides
Forgive and live
Forgive Forgive
Oh /! ye to whom the plying Heaven had
deigned
Mans sovereign rights by tyrant power dis
dalned,
Forgive and livel
o love divine
Arise. arise, that souls may worship thee,
That souls may glorify thy name, and see
Their strength in thine
Men, ye are kings
But strife will make ye brutes, unfit to sway
The kingdom of the future, formed to-day
The least of things
Eternal God !
Fill these great hearts with Thine eternity
Let union strew with flowers of liberty
The aching sod
Middletown transcript., 1876-07-29

Nos. Cures. Cents.
l. FEvERs, Congestion, Infammations, Is
2. WORMS, Worm Fever, Worm Collie, 25
g. CRYINa-C CoLIc, or Teething of Infants, rs
4. DIARRHGA, Of Children or Adults, 25
s. DYsENTERY, Gripping, Bilious Cholic, 25
6. CHoLERA-MoRBUs, Vomiting, 25
Z. CoUGHs, Colds, Bronchitis, 25
8. NEURALGIA, Toothache, Faceache, 25
8. HEADACHES, Sick Headache, Vertigo, 25
10. DYSPEPSIA, Bilious Stomach, 25
IL. SUPPRESSED, or Painful Periods, 25
IL. WHITES, too Profuse Periods, rs
l3. GROUP, Cough, Difficult Breathing, 25
IA. SALT RHEUM, Erysipeias, Eruptions, 25
Is. RHEUMATisM, Rheumatic Pains, 25
l6. FEVER AND AGUE, Chill Fever, Agues, SO
II. PILES, blind or bleeding, SO
l8. OPHrHALMY, and Sore or Weak Eyes, Sc
l9. CATARRH, acute or chronic, Influenza, SO
20. WHooPING-C Couch, violent coughs, 30
81. ASTHMA, oppressed breathing, 50
%. EAR DISCHARGES, impaired hearing, 30
%. SCRoFULA, enlarged glands, Swellings, so
"a. GENERAL Disability, Physical Weakness, 30
IS. DRopsY and scanty Secretions, so
26. SEA-SICKNEss, sickness from riding, so
81. KIDNEY DIsEAss, Gravel, so
2S NERVOUS DEBILITY, Seminal Weakness
or involuntary discharges, 90
30. SORE MOUTH, Canker, so
80. URINARY WEAKNESS, wetting the bed, 80
81. PAINFUL PERIODS, with Spasms, so
30. DISEASE OF HEART, palpitations, etc., 90
SO. EPILEPSY, Spasms, st. VitCs' Dance, 90
"a. Diptheria, liberated sore throat, so
35. CHRONIC CONCESSIONS and Eruptions, so
Middletown transcript., 1876-07-29
A Sight that Caused Dom Pedro to
Mourn.

The following is said to be one Of
Dom Podro's letters home, intercepted
by the Cincinnati Saturday Night
PHILADELPHIA, May 8, '76.-I must
write you of the peculiar treatment of
idiots in the United States. In Brazil,
as you know, we confne that unfortu-
nate class in the asylums and submit
them to such humane treatment as will
mitigate their calamity if it does not
improve their mental condition, but in
this country asylums have been abol-
ished and idiots are treated to an exer-
else called ''base ball." All do not
play at once, of course. A great body
Of them 60 into some open lot. and
mine" are selected to play against
another so-called "nine," while the re-
naming idiots sit and stand around,
uttering incoherent gibberish meanwhile
and indulging in idiotis yells at frequent
intervals went out to what they called
the ''base ball grounds" the other day,
and found at least 10000 people con-
gregated there. They were of all ages,
sizes, sexes. and conditions, and all
more or less demented. From my OBJ
servations that day, I cannot say that I
was favorably impressed with base ball
treatment for the feeble minded. I
think the, old fashioned asylum, with its
attendant discipline, is better for them
would like to describe "base ball' if
1 could, but it so foolish performance
that it is difficult for a sensible man to
convey an ineligible idea of it to read
ers in the full possession Of their intel
lects. Suffice it to say that it consists
mainly in one man flinging a ball at
another, who makes wild and ofttimes
fruitless effort to hit it with club. The
former is called pitcher" He takes
the ball in his hand, scrutinizes it care
fully to make sure that it isn't Goldfish
ball, then glances up at the clouds to
see if it is likely to rain, then casts his
eye around at the infirm intellects who
are watching him SO intensely from the
benches, looks intently at the ground
as if selecting some good spot to sit down
then wheeling suddenly on his heel he
spins the ball with swift jerking mo-
ton towards the man with the bat. You
cannot imagine the frantic yells that
crowd of impaired mental constitutions
sends up if the latter hits it and sends
it spinning long distance, particular
ly if it isn't captured by the nimble
idiots who run after it before he can
run around given circle. l was
curious to know whether or not this
exercise was pecuniarily profitable to
those who participated in it, and asked
the aforementioned base ball reporter,
"Do these unfortunate creatures who
play base ball ever make anything?"
and he replied, "Oh, yes, they make
their home base occasionally" Poor
fellows, should think they weuld make
home base enough, but Of course they
can't help it. They were born SO for
The most part. though I am told that
base ball idiocy is contagious and on the
increase,
Middletown transcript., 1876-07-29

for the occasion and Elder Van h
was with him, engaged to perform tht
service which would follow the meeting
STRAIT was not astonished to find Lins
there-he had expected it-but he wat
now more surprised to find every young
girl in the village there. all dressed in
their best, and all looking at him in the
most mysterious manner.
I'll never trust woman with another
secret while I live, said STRAIT to him.
self when he heard some of the girls
giggliDg.
And as the train had not yet arrived
he called Lima one side and said re.
proachfully:
You've told my secret.
On my word 1t has neuer passed my
lips said Lima, and she spoke the
truth.
But now the whistle of the locomo-
tive was heard, and in thundered the
train. There we're but few passengers
on board and only one stopped at the
depot She was of African descent,
weighed every pound of two hundred
and behind her came three little woody
headed young ones.
Whar's dat man dat wanted cook
and housekeeper she exclaimed. He
was to meet me at the depot, and Use
here!
Talk of Comanche yelling! A band
Of fifty never could outscream that bevy
of young girls, who looked at the wo-
man first and STRAIT next.
The latter smelt mouse larger than
mountain He looked around one
minute, and if be had seen man laugh
ing that man would have gone down
like an OK beneath the butchers mallet.
Some one had played the poor bache-
lor rascally trick, but who it was he
knew not. Something left his lips
which so shocked the elder that he
turned away without word, and left
the depot.
STRAIT jumped into his hired carriage
and told the driver to whip up his
horses and drive to--a very hot
place was named
The last thing STRAIT heard was:
Whar's dat man dat was to meet me
at the depot?
A peal Of ringing laughter, with
Lina's voice the loudest and merriest of
all, was the refrain that followed.
Poor STRAIT isn't married yet
Moral.-Don't answer matrimonial
advertisements, or you may rue it.