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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-04-27

The ne8 silver law demouefizes the
trade dollar, restores the l.. s. dollar
OF the old standard, and makes silver
/. legal lender for all amounts not ex-
ceeding twenty dollars in any one pay
ment, except for customs duties aud
interest on the public debt. The
Treasury department commenced pay
ing out silver coin for fractional cHr-
renoy last Monday.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-04-27

F.r the purpose of choosing seven delegates TO
represent The said County i'll the Democratic
State -tonvehtiOn to he held in Cincinnati on
the I.sh day Of May. to select County Central
Committee, and for the transaction of >nch 9th
er business as may ceme before the Convention.
Delegates are apportioned among the several
Townships on the basis Of one delegate TO every
20 votes east for William Allen for Governor at
rIr October election in 1873, and one for a sur
pIns of IS or more. which will entitie the >eve-
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-04-27

Whole number OF Delegates. 9i
All those opposed to the present corrupt rule,
and in favor of a return to the purer and better
days of the republic. are earnestly requested to
mite with Us in the work necessary to secure
The desired reforms.
BY order or the Central Committee.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-04-27

THE ProhibitiOnists are to hoid s
National Convention at Cleveland on
the l7th Of May 10 nominate candi-
dates for President snd Vice Presi.
dent,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-04-27

Tie greenbackers are 10 meet In Ma
tional Convention on the l7th Of May
ct Indisnapoiis. ="alt ..'
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-04-27
M ARR IED-

HETI.--TnOMPsOS--B Rev. George
D;,r>ic. at the home of the bride, on Thursday
evening, April 20th, 1876, Mr. Hiram Ferrell.
oi Ravenpa and Miss Emma Thompson, OF
Earlvillc.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-04-27

The impeachment trial Of Ex-Sec-
retary Belknap is set down for to-day.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-04-27
lis+ II.d DftIl ~. ~
- DEMOCRATIC
COUNTY CONVENTION.
Saturday, May 18th, 1876,

The Democrats Of Portage Comfy are re-
ane-ted 10 meet in convention. by delegates. al
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-04-27

A GOOD aCd convenient Dwellin. House
"A On East Bowery street for rent Large
garden. In drst rate condition. Rent low. For
terms apply at Lin.tsay's Shoe {. ore.
Esvsnns, April IL, 1876. SSe-tf
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-04-27
Wagon Making and
Repairing.


TESTIMONIALS.
Raycnna, March 90, fs75.
MR.. o. S. RUZZELL: Dear Sir:-My Wagon that
acknowledge is much better than expected.
Being OF medium size. thought it too light for
se often on 4
from my Kiln. It will carry eight thousand
par an" s Yours truly me 0hf Fen;
MO- shalersyills:: March . i. is;5 M :,
with box ON, 5sa pounds: itis a thimble skein,
on it at one time. All the expense that put
ting ''r' once ours s.'9 s.G. rsinei!ii ElnSRipGE.
Ravenna March H. 1875
MR. o. S. BCZZELL: Dear Strive have been
% two years in in our our lumber % yari often loading it
with one thousand feet of green hemlOck aud
oak. and we think it the best and easiest run.
ming wagon we ever had. 1t will carry COCO
lbs, and has never cost one dollar tor repairs
'of 'n'' ''"e ours Y. sGTHfERLANn trTif aco.
also have for sale
% VILLAGE LOTS.
Well located on high rolling ground and in the
most pleasant and growing part OF ths Town.
Win he sold cheap and on easy terms.
Rasenns. o.. Jan. q. 1875 $50
Wagons and Carriages!.
O. FOOT, StreetsbOro',
Carriages. .Buggies. One
lXk and Two Horse spring and Lumber Wag-
OnS, OF all kinds.
Also. does Horse shoeing and general Black
smithinE.
Prices moderate, and all work warranted.
Nav - Dt,t
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-04-27
Grant vetos the Bill Reducing the rresi
dsuts Salary.

Grant vetos the Bill Reducing the rresi
dsnts Salary.
Just before the adjournment of the
L. S. Senate on the 18th. President
Grant returned without his signature
the bill decreasing the Presidents SAL
ary from $4,000 to $4,000 per all
mum. lie gives as reasons for veto
iHg the bill, that justice 10 his success
or constrains him TO withhold his as
sent, and that the cost OF living in
Washington has been greatly aug.
mented since the war. lie also init
mates rather pointedly that the saisry
of President has not kept pace with
the advanced salaries of members OF
Congress, aud states that when the
Presidential salary was ii xed members
OF the Congress received six dollars q
day, and that their salaries had been
increased, from lime 10 time, until they.
now received thirty dollars pes day
for each day oil actual service, COM
putting each sessions at 1--WE months sOi
each year. lie states that when the
Presidents salary WAS fixed at 50, 900
u year, We had just emerged from 4
war. had only three millions OF peo-
pie, and were poor: thst we now have
ferry millions, and are rich. 5Ia.J.
And this from the inan who declar.
ed that he would have no policy 10
oppose TO the will OF the people as
manifested through their representa-
tiyes in Congress. The Radicals used
10 howl terribly about the ''one man
power whenever Democratic Presi-
dents exercised their constitutional
ofretnrming bills to Con-.
gress with their objections 10 their be-
laws. But. thsy will continue
to haYe the most implicit confidence
in the honesty, intelligence and integ-
rity Of Grants administration. i.eos.-.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-04-27

n. Converse & Cos
ADVERTISEMENT
WE now well alIed up with a grand
FALL and WINTER
Dry Goods,
bought very recently in the New York market
at low prices, all of which VIC shall lie pleased
to show the public, and give them prices that
will compare with the times.
Ladies' please call amt look through onr line OF
Dress Goods,
sS% 40 " We have good line of
Seat BrOsCn and Gray Aypacas
from 25 Cents up.
We also have the new
Grand OPERA Black Alpaca
These The 8; goods are finished alike on both sides,
and call for the soc goods.
Black Cashmeres from 75cup
HGaVV All W00l DrrSS (1n0ds at d0c
Look at Our Black Silks !
a good assortment of Velvets,
Tnrcois and Trimming Silks.
IN FLANNELS.
We have big stock at all prices Good Red
Linen Goods.
An I Linen me- Nsstias at q 90 per doze. and Tow
F"ursll Linen Handkerchiefs for a5e.
Black and White, Plaid. Blue
and Gray Waterproofs, cheap.
A big stock Cloths, from 75c
up.
Balmoral and Felt Skirts from
Toe mp.
A big stock Prints from &c
up.
Boots, Shoes and Rubbers-a
good assortment.
Floor and Table Oil-Cloths.
Call for our 200 yard Spool Thread at
&c spool.
A full line of Hosiery. Nubias, Hoods.
Scarfs. &c.
A great variety Of Gloves and Mittens
for young and old. Come and buy,
A great variety Of Yarns from $1.OO
per lb. up.
Two boxes good Collars for 25c.
White and Colored HORSE
BLANKETS, very low.
We have Fresh Groceries
all the time, Gene and try our fresh
Hysen Tea at Sc and $l.O0.
We have more geeds than room to show to
good advantage, but come and see u.s. amt we
will do our best to show you through.
16F- Bring along your Bntter, Eggs. Oats,
Rags, &c, and get the highest price
n CONVERSE.
d. II. AUSTIN.
Rrvenna. Nov Bird. 1875. s5c
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-04-27
The scslp-Lifters after the BLACK Hitler.

Fort Laramie Telegram aiFhil ts,fll
Mr.. .Milligen of Scranton. Pennsyl-
yania. arrived here this aiternoon. lie
says while coming in on the morning
OF the 10th his party was attacked by
Indians i'm Red Canon, near Cheyenne
river rancho, about fifty miles from
Custer. A few OF the party escaped
Mr.. and Mrs. Metz OF Laramie City
were killed, a coiored woman taken
prisoner, aud man named Sampson
killed. The bodies were buried the
next day. Mrs. Metz had been ray
ished. Three men were wounded,
Grcchain, from Missouri, mortally /:
FELTON,, from Missouri, and G.. w. Ber-
gesser, from Virginia City, Nevada,
seriously. 1t is feared their wounds
may preye mortal. The wounded
men are at Cheyenne river ranch.
The place where the attack was made
is about Que hundred aud twenty
miles from the fort, aud forty from
the Black Hills.
Adviccs to-day say that about ten
days ago three wagons were found at
the entrance of Buffalo Gap, on the
YanktOn route, destroyed, the stock
gone, aud signs of fight were nu-
merous. The wagon covers had been
shot to pieces, aud parts of the mater
ial that the wagons had been loaded
with were lying around, some with
msE.ls of bullets, as if the Indians had
attacked and destroyed
the entire 0Qtht aaIi isfl
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-04-27
] Also nave Tor sale
% VILLAGE LOTS.

Well located on high rolling ground. and in the
most pleasant and growing part OF ths Town.
Win he sold cheap and on easy terms.
RaSennx o.. Jan. Il. 1875 3}2
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1876-06-21
The ascam Ideal Ola President.

The Democratic party must select the
candidate who is most widely and most
fayorably known for personal rectitude,
statesmanliNe abilities, reform ideas aud
reform works, ana high IDEAL in the
administration Of The civil service. Nc
other course is left the party since the
exposures nj Washington burst upon the
country and reused the people To the
necessity Of demanding for President,
one who viii not only lac honest himself
but will keep others honest. Itisno secrect
to our readers that we think that the
nomination OF SAMUEL J. TLDEN, of
New York, viii be at once the best
pledge Of Democratic sincerity, and the
best guarantee Of Democratic success.
When we make cur professions the people
will cali for proofs. We know Of no man
who can better satisfy the demand in this
respect than Gov. Tilden We have a
good example Of what Goy. Tiljen might
do if he were put in charge al Wash
ington. in what he has done at Albany.
Since lie has been made Governor, lie
has finished up the woIk he began as
private citizen in oveI,hrowing the Tweed
Ring. He broke up lac Canal Ring and
deprived lis members Of all poll ical
occupation except 10 arrange Alba
ny conferences which their respectable
representations in the party altendl
The taxes levied IN New ork, for
State purposes, IA ie4ucsd faom sip.
0G0, 600, the year before Mr.. Tiidcn
became Governor, TO IS, 600, 900, in this
the second and last year Of his admins
.ratiop. II 1sr- TiIden can 90 az well as
this at Washington, he will make the
most economical President the people
ever hal, We claim that a man with
his record with regard to all forms OF
cJrruptloH~--a n1an OF his broaa and
statesmanlke ability man who has
defed the most powerful and most cor
rupt elements Of his party, 10 the inter
est q the PeoPle-a man at Gnce honest,
resolute, and abie-can re
deem the country from its present thral-
dom, and lead the Democratic party 10
victory.
But above all things which win make
j. Tiden acceptable to the
South, 5 his manly and energetic protest
rs Governor Of the great State Of New
ork, g, ust the ,.surratiaas Of Sheridan
Il Louisiana, AMI his defence of the
light Of the States to manage their own
!ffairs, free from. miLitarY control.
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&n Eue- .s.~ e-i ..

N'is.s or u0wi=a. .o nro- lir,l- rrile IS one
d ile Tradition III tle fjess. ..ss - paTtv,'
and il was 4 s.s.si2-e, iiaIr iudgmen-. be It
understood, lar S.a that has only eight
electoral votes - sJtempt IN innovation.
TIE tw0-thlrsIs rude wss adopted in 1911, NJ
the suggestion ~ John = Calhoun, Ksheri
J. Walker. John :. Qai;man. aad otiser
eminent Sou lern men, - tae pFofa'53is e5
the .S9nfaera S'.s'es -t i.-.z-'t's. Tribune.
The editor of tie Teiban IS an expe
rienced journalist bat Jupiter Sometimes
mods, and veteran editors are ~omet.ul :
al fault in their facts. b. C;ihoun ha3
nothing 10 10 with .he adoption u the
two thirds rae in the Democra. IL Con-
vention Of 18Th IL was n3t mem aer
of that body ana ths Sss Rights
wing which h. lead Wa rather cautious
OF National Democratic Conventions.
We are not sure. bus It Is our impression
thIt at chat time Gen. Qnitman had not
formally attached himself to The Demo
crate pa.ty. Robert J Walker was
the maste.spirit Of the two-tii.dz pro-
gram nc, ana he abandoned the SAFE
which had honored him, aad serted
TIE Democratic party which had given him
place, long before he had closed his ear,h-
II .reer There Is nothing about the
traditions Of the Democratic party" in
connections with the two-thirds rule which
should engraft it perman nifty upon the
policy of the party, unless it Is adapted to
the times, and possesses substantial mer-
its. Itshouid aIso be remembered that
the present Democratic organic atom
consists IA sely of Wings, and followers
Of Henry Clay, who away rejected ana
denounced it; and Of young men who
have recently come upon the stage Of ae-
ton and are looking forward to the lu-
ture, and not backwards TO traditions"
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1876-06-21
Revival Of "E5uovv Nothing En-
IOEer:ln&e.

Our readers are aware that We repeat
edly predicted that the spirit of religious
intolerance would be revived by the
leaders of the Radical party in the
| Presidential contest. ! b4nd Of Gena-
gogues, desperate enough to seek power
by keeping alive d ssensions between
| different sections OF the Unioa and be
tween races claiming common national
ity, would not scruple to appeal to relig-
ioas prejudice if it held out the promise
of partizan advantage. This is what the
7th resolution in the Cincinnati platform
means. There IS no religious sect in
this country which asks that the public
funds, or property of the government.
shall be used for sectarian purposes.
This charge was made against tie C4thG-
lies in the eubernatorial election in Ohio
last year; and ii had 70 other FONDA ton
except the Introduction of bill in the
Legislature by professor of their faith
that prisoners in the public jails, or peni-
tentiaries, in their dying moments, SHOULD
have the consultations Of religion admins
tered to them by ministers of whatever
faith they preferred. Dat of this the
maddog oFg was raised against the
Catholics by Gov. Hays aud his party; /
and a seeming advantage resulted from
il, owing to the divisions of the Demo
cratic party on the currency question.
But the dissertation of religion by in
Producing ii into politics will signally
fail. The genius of our free Institutions
forbid it. No principle is more deeply
in the hearts of the people than
chat Of the freedom of religious worship
and they will rebgke the demagogues
whose cunning approaches for the pur-
pose of undermining it are thnly dis
guised under the false pretence set up in
The Cincinnati platform. The first article
Of the Constitution of the United States
contains the words: Congress shall
= make no law respecting the establish
: ment of religion, or prohibiting the !
free exercise thereof" To the main-
eaanee of this declaration, in is full
orce and effect, every denomination I
hould stand firmly committed. To the 0
Radical schemers belongs the infamy of t
into this canvass the entering e
wedge for It's destruction. (
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1876-06-21
The 'Ewo-Ebirds Rule.

The Democracy of Maine IN harmony
with the Democracy of Mississippi have
passed a resolution declaring against
the two-thirds rule at St. Louis. The
rule Is obsolete. The causes which pro-
duced it have ceased to exist. 1t was
never tolerated by the Wing partyi but
was adopted by the Democratic party IN
1874, by the votes of the South and
portion of the North to defeat the nomi-
nation Of Martin Van Buren,, who had
written letter against the admission of
Texas which was 4 cherished scheme Of
the Southern Democracy. The object of
the rule was accomplished. Van Buren,
was defeated aud James X. Polk, of Ten
nessee, was nominated. Tie rue has
been continued from that time to the
present, without reason or Justification
it oucht to be abandoned
Isl. 1t IS contrary 10 the fundamental
principles o. the Democratic party, that
majsrities should rule.
2d. It placas the majority at the mercy
Of factious minority.
Sd It's effect Is to set aside statesmen of
known and established reputation and to
compel the acceptance of untried stand
ard bearers upon trust-a risk which no
pc " ought to incur.
18th. The candidate who receives a ma
oi,y furnishes prina faeie evidence
-ha. he is The choice Of the party and is
entitled 10 the nomnl tion
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1876-06-21
THE REPUBLICAN PLATFOEE.

The platform adopted by the Radicals
in their Presidential Convention, is 10 be
deprecated and reprobated as scheme
to revive sectional strife 1t writes
them down as party which hopes to
prolong It's existence by keeping alive
the worst passions Of the human heart
aud by cultivating spirit Of strife and
observation-disclosures between the two sec
tons. It commits them to the con-
tinuatioG Of the policy of hate and
prescription, and furnishes accumulated
evidence that if thev are successful the
furies which are born Of this policy will
rage untamed, spreading terror and de-
vastation through the land.
This cunning contrivance of dema-
gogues intent on holding power at the
sacrifice Of the peace Of the country,
begins by revivine the memories of the
war and closes with a declaration of
purpose to carry its spirit and practice
into the administration they are seeking
to put in power The permanent paclti-
cation of the Southern section Of the
Union" the compile protection Of all Its
citizens in the free enjoyment OF their
rights and duties'-''the claim Of power
to enforce the constitutional amendments
the pledge to F.remoye just causes OF
discomfort in the Southern States and
all that sort of cunning verbiage is EN-
ployed to convey slanderous imputa-
ton upon the people of the South who
have broken the rod of their caTpet-bag
plunderers. and threat to restore the
latter to power by The military arm OF
the government There are no Just
causes Of discomfort" except where Radl-
caIism bears sway The constitutional
amendments guaranteeing equal rights to
all classes Of citizens are observed; and
''tho permanent pacifeation Of the South
ern section Of the Union" depends, not
upon the rule Of knavery and igno-
rance. bgt of honesty and intelligence.
This truth has been practically demon
strated in every State where carpet,bas
Governments have been overthrow.
The animrs Of the declaration to re
open sectional strife is explained in the
10Th and 10th resolutions, wherein the
mad-dog cry is raised against the South
because hef electoral votes will be cast
solidlv against the Republican party. Let
the leaders of that party look TO the
c,nses which have led to this condition OF
public sentiment. They are quite suttl-
cient 10 account for this remarkable
unanimity among heF intelligent, tax
paying classes. In every State where
the Radicals have ruled, they have rob
bed the taxpayers until their levies were
to fscation-they have
created vast iebts--they have brought on
financial ruin-they have rome9ted strife
between the races-they have corrupted |
the courts Of justice and tolerated law
lessness and crime. These are the reasons |
why the Southern States have arrayed |
themselves solidly against Radical rule.
And who can blame them? Is it not |
human instinct, as well as reason, to
break away from wrong and seek safety |
at the point farthest removed from it
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1876-06-21
= Grave E~-ue.

The two houses Of Congress are at
issue on the legislative, executive and
judicial appropriation bill, the Represen-
tatives having refused to concur in the
Senate's amendments, which restore the
expenditures to the extravaganza basis of
last year. The Democratic House in
sists on reform the Republican Senate
opposes. The Presida-t has sent in a
message reminding Congress hat in two
weeks the fiscal year VII expire, and the
wheels Of government viii be blocked
unless appropriations are made. Let the
Democrats stand firm fer feirenchnent,
and let the issue, as now maize up, go to
the country. The responsibility for the
will not rest on their
shoulders They are pledged to reform.
The people expect and demand it.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1876-06-21
From the Njcksburg Herald
'. x NJ. Il. II. Co. vs.. Il. ID. Howe-No.
I447.


Opjnion ofHe Gouyt By CAMPBELL. J.
On the Both of March, 1872 Howe wa.
q passenger on the Y. q VI. Il. r.. from
NIcHburg to Jackson When the train
came within few miles Of Jackson if wa.
stopped by a wrecked freight train. After
some delay it was announced that all who
desired to go on could do 50 by wal,ipg
around the Instructions, distance of about
9Jl feet, etc. The night was dark and rainy
ana th2 ground was wet and slippery. Tho
ground to be walked over was nearly level
but there was pile of wood thrown from
the cars which had to be passed over and
there was not far from the train a ditch
some 'Hlee feet deep and few feet wide
winch had to be crossed by the PASSENGERS
ana over this was laid one or more plarL-s
Gthclr width or how many is not shown
me route to be Travelled by the passengers
hdd been inspected b. the conductor and
Was regarded by him as entirely safe. 4
IRE was built near the crossing ofthe ditch
ouI no person was stationed at the crns.iel.
nor was there any light placed there nor
any warming given ofthe ditch or the moan.
Of crossing. There was verdict and iudo-
lhent Tor plaintiff for ) 900. Held:
+. l.. mat liberal instructions were gi,.o,
ior defendant below, and they cannot instI,,
complain Of those given for plaintiff
2. Ihat whether there was any want or
que care on the part Of the servants of tho
ROAD IN eiIecting the transfer of the ,asscn-
5ers was properly and fairly submitted to
the jury and considered by Them.
>. That the failure of the road to nIono i,
person /. with light at the crossing of tho
litch or to give warming Of it or 70 tale
ONE means to guard passengers against
hJGfy from the extra hazard to which thew
we're exposed IN crossing, was such nerli-
sehce as would render them liable for dam
ses Tor any injury suffered by a passenee,
n crossing ''soI
Affirmed.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1876-06-21
s.4OT AT PORT HUDSON
Armed Negro aSegM;ator+ Murder
u COlOrcI Democrat.
An Attempt to Arrest the Wanderers
Creates Il Bloody Riot
Especial to the \. o. Democrat


BAYOU SARA, La, June I9-An organ-
led club ofneEroas. il tI.G Vicinity of Port
isau-.u, called the @ Union Right Stop
have been carrying on 4 highhanded game
- some time past, and their extreme meas
Hr2S eliminated in the late riot
The books and papers OF the club c5ptgr-
el uayen their diaho!is;,i t,ai,7 and viii be
submitted 10 fhe Congressional Committee
"a thair arrival. The club on Friday night
attempted 10 force a man named Ellis To 90
in with them, and, OH his refusal, shot him
wounding him severely in the l2g. At
teinpts were made by the whites to arrest
the parties who did the shcQt;ls. anu tney
We're resisted aud nred on. F..
Saturday evening about fifty whites made
another attempt al arres, and were lnct by
a we'll organized force of negroes, with a
small cannon. The whites were repulsed.
with one mar wounded and s5qo horses kill
ed
Sunday the whites were strongly rein
forced and under charge OF the Sherifs Of
Last Baton Rouge and East Feliciana. The
negroes became alarmed sud seti to ITO
STAMPS ana c(nebreals. Parties are still
in pursuit and as their names are all known.
no doubt many will be arrested
MAJOR Ba=com went down on a tour Of
inspection. He returned hi lnoII4ing, and
report. che negroes scattered and the white,
returning home. He will, do doubt, make
an official report to Gen. Anger.