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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-03-09
NOPE REPUBLICAN RAscALITY

That the Republican party as it
exists to day, is rotten to the core,
the people have had the most posi-
tive and convincing evidence before
the late exposures Of the whisky
fsauds and other peeulationsby men
occupying high official positions.
Its history ever since the close of the
war, has been mi continuous recital
of fraud and robbery, so much so,
that when new crimes are unearthed
and brought to the surface, the peo-
pie seem to be but little surprised,
while the sinecures and supporters
of the rotten and corrupt concern,
have the sublime effrontery and i'm
pudence to ask for further power and
confidence from an outraged and
plundered constituency. Scarcely
had the doors of the prison closed
upon JOYCE, MCDONALD, and other
bright and shining lights in the Rad
ical wigwam, until BABcocK, the Pre-
sident's private Secretary, vas ar
rested and only escaped conviction
through the efforts and sworn state
ments of the Chief Magistrate him
self. The extorted verdict has not
vet ceased to be a wonder. until
comes Hon. WIN. W. BELkNAp, Sec
rotary of War, tumbIing into the
vortex of corruption and peculation,
a ruined and disgraced a
On Wednesday of last week, a AR.
MARSH, of New York, appeared be-
fore the Investigating Committee,
and testified that he had paid Secre-
tary BELKNAP $4,000 for the posi-
tion of Post Trader at Fort Sill and
other frontier points, and that it was
part of the stipulation that he was to
pay Mrs. BELKSAP the sum Of $4,000
annually for the period of six years.
The nature Of Mr.. MARsH's testimo-
NY soon became public. Secretary
BELkSAP admitted its truth to
friends, and on Thursday morning
repaired to the White House, where
a brief consultation was had with
the President and Cabinet officials
The Secretary rendered his resigna.
ton, and the President promptly ac.
cepted it. In the afternoon of the
same day, Mr.. CLYMER, Chairman Of
the Committee which had been in.
~vestigating the War Department
submitted a report to the House EN-
bodying the testimony. A resolu
ton calling for the impeachment O
the recreant Secretary was adopted
and the COMMITTEES on Expenditure
of the War Department was instruct
ed to report the facts to the Senate
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-03-09

II is very amusing to e Republi-
can papers boasting ABOUT p~rosecut-
ing and furnishing thieves, when
their own party furnish the crimi-
mails! 1t reminds US of the man that
boosted of having sent his father,
mother and brother to the penitenti-
airy for robbing his dwelling.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-03-09

One officer to every three men in
the rank and file, is said to be the
proportion now, in the U. S. Army.
Unless these high priced beneficial
ries of the government are absolute
ly needed, as heretofore, to overawe
citizens and control elections, in the
Radical interest, there should be a
prompt wedding out of the lists.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-03-09

Judging from the recent discus
sion in the United States Senate, the
frauds in the management of affairs
in the District of Columbia, right
under Grants nose, when properly
Investigated, will evidence a condi-
ton of criminality. that will cause
the st. Louis whisky ring to sink
into insignificance.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-03-09

The present Republican Legisla-
ture of Ohio, is without a parallel in
the history of the State. 1t seems
as if all the fools had been sent there
to hold high carnival in Legislative
Halls and squander the peoples mo-
ney, and right royalty are they doing
that thing.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-03-09

Denounce the present Congress as
srebeisn and aEx-C onfederates," and
that his sufficient argument against
the rottcnness of the present Repub-
lican administration.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-03-09

pie on tho extension would take an
interest in such extension. On be-
ing assured that such an interest
could easily be worked up, it was
proposed to call a railroad meeting
at West Alexandria, on this day two
weeks, for the consideration ofbuiid-
ing the proposed extension, and
which meeting will take place, pro-
vided the President. Engineer, and
other railroad men Of Dayton can be
present at that time. fou shall have
notice of the meeting, provided those
interested in the construction of the
road can attend at the time desig-
mated.
Truly yours, ks
A. HAINES.h sr.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-03-09

If the people of this country need
any more evidence of the rottenness
of the Republican party, and that it
should be voted out ofexistence, they
will probably nave it furnished them
between now and the next Presiden-
tial election.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-03-09

An exchange states, as a curious
fact. that 81 case of honesty has
turned up in Boston Now. if a
case Ct the same sort could be un-
earthed at Washington, what a brace
Of surprising facts We should be in
possession of.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-03-09

Holman, the Republican Treasur-
er Of Wayne county, was terribly
afraid that the School Fund would
be divided by the Democrats, and so
he took charge Of it and left for Can
ada. There is nothing like being
patriotic.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-03-09

If you want an honest Government
keep The Republican party in pow
err. Grant, Belknap, Babcock, Nc
Donald, Joyce, Boken, Schenck and
Shepherd, Whew! @How we APP
pies swims
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-03-09

The only way TO fully meet the
rascaIities and exposures of rotten
ness in the Republican party, is to
sing areber' and "Ex.C onfederater
That squelehes it.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-03-09

The taxpayers of Ohio should re-
member that this Republican ere
form" Legislature was elected to
prevent the Pope from dividing the
school funds.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-03-09

Since this aEx-C Confederate" Con
gress has been in session, some large
Republican leakages have been dis
covered and blocked.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-03-09

1t is reported upon authority that
40 Garages of the Patrons of Hus-
bandry have passed out CT existence
in the State of Iowa during the past
year.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-03-09

The selection Of st. Louis as the
place, and June 9th as the time for
holding the Democratic National
Convention seems 10 give general
satisfaction.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-03-09

"Never, in the whole history ofthe
country" says an exchange, twas
official corruption half so rife as at
the present time Very true. You
can scarcely turn around in any of
the departments of the Government
now without stumbling over a fraud.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-03-09

For aways that are dark and tricks
that are vain,e commend us to the
Republican party.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-03-09
POLITICAL.
The Call for the National Democratic
Convention.

WASHINGTON, February 23.-The
Democratic Convention,
prior to its adjournment Tuesday
night, adopted the following resolu-
ton:
"Resolred, That the National Dem
ocratic Executive Committee be in
structed to continue its headquarters
at Washington, and take such steps
as may be deemed expedient to Sc
cure the necessary Organization in
the several States, and that the
Chairman of the Central Committees
in the respective States be requested
to. cooperate with it in effecting this
object"
THE CALL.
The National Democratic Commit
tee, to whom is delegated the power
of fixing the time and place OF hold
ing the National Democratic Conven-
tion of 1876, have appointed Tues
day, the 9th day of June next, as
the time, and selected St. Louis as
the place for holding such Conyen
ton. Each State will be entitled to
a representation equal to double the
number of its Senators and Repre-
sentatives in the Congress of the
United States and the Territory of
Colorado, whose admission as q State
in July will give it a vote in the next
Electoral College, is also invited to
send delegates to the Convention.
Democratic, Conservative and other
citizens of the United States, ire
spective ofpast political associations,
desirins ta-co=operate with the Dem
ocratic party in its present EFFORTS
and objects, are cordially invited to
join in sending delegates to the Ma
tional Convention. Cooperation is
desired from all persons who would
change an administration that has
suffered the public credit to become
and remain inferior to other and less
favored Nations; has permitted COM
merce to be taken away by foreign
Powers; has stiaed trade by unjust,
unequal and pernicious legislation,
has imposed unusual taxation, and
rendered it most burthensome; has
changed growing prosperity to wide
spread suffering and want; has
squandered public moneys reckless
ly, and defiantly and shamelessly
used power that should have been
swift to punish crime, to protect it
For these and other reasons the Ma.
tional Democratic party deem the
public danger imminent, and earn.
estly DESTROYS of securing to oul
country the blessing of m economi,
cab pure and free Government, cor
Hdially invite the cooperation of theil
fellow-citizens in efforts to obtair
thie object
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-03-09


The Indianapolis journal, Sena-
tor Morton's home organ, says ofthe
Resumption act:
"The fact is, and every day makes
it more apparent, that the Resump-
ton Act is hanging Ike a milestone
around the neck of the countx, and
wisdom and policy unite in demand
ing its repeal. There is only one pa
per left in this part of the country
that is still hanging to the tail of the
Resumption Act, and it will come on
the Journals ground after it has
gone through the experience of the
boy who trifed with the mules eau
dality, if not before"
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-03-09

The late exposures of the corrup-
tons of the Secretary of War and
his wife, haze distured Washington
high life very muchly.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-03-09

There are a few Republican papers
trying to defend the rottenness of
Grants administration. 1t is pitiful
to read them.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-03-09

The Democratic Army Reform
Bill introduced in Congress will save,
if passed, 81, 100000 annually.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-03-09

MARSH, the man that blowed on
the Secretary of War, has fled to
Canada.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-03-09

The Chicago Tribune, a truly loyal
paper, calls the Indiana Republi-
cans, Greenback Idiots.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-03-09

There is a strong probability that
President GRANT win be impeached.
Let the dance go on.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-03-09

Beeeher, Bowen, Babcock and Bel
KNAPP. How the Radical BIS are at
work?
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-03-09

The. Cincinnati Commercial is dis
gusted with the Indiana Republic
cans. So is the Votks6tdttsI
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-03-09

This "Ex-Confederate' Congress
is playing the very devil with the
leaders of the Republican party.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-03-09

The home farm Of Matthew B.
Kelly, decd, was bid off at $50 per
acre by Christian Markee, at the Ex-
ecutor's Sale on Saturday last.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-03-09

Hon. GEO. H, PENDLEToN is the
choice of the Democrats of Preble
county for President.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-03-09
A NATIONAL D a Law.

Mr.. Lawrence, of Ohio, has intro
duced in Congress a bill similar to
one passed by the Ohio Legislature
two years ago, providing redress for
the wives and children of drunkards
against the saloon keepers, who are
responsible for their drunkenness.
The bill provides that every hus-
band, wife, child, parent, guardian,
employer OR other person who shall
be injured in person, property or
means of support by any intoxicated
person, or in consequence of the in
toxication, habitual or otherwise,
shall have a right of action in his or
her own name against any person or
persons who shall, by selling or Civ
ing intoxicating liquors, have caused
the intoxication, in whole or in part,
of such person OF persons, for all
damages sustained and exemplary
damages. And the owner of, lessee,
or person or persons renting or leas-
ing any building or premises hav
ing knowledge that Intoxicating hq-
uors are to be, or,are ,heing< sold
therein, or who shall knowingly per-
nit Intoxicating liquors to be sold in
such building or premises, shall be
liable for such damages, s~everally or
Jointly, with the person or persons
selling or giving intoxicating liquors,
as aforesaid, when such sales have
been in such building or on such
premises. A married woman shall
have the same right to bring suits
on such rights of action and control
the same and the amounts recovered,
as fully al if sole and unmarried.
No action or right of action herein
authorized shall abate or determine
| by the death of either party.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-03-09

Articles ofimpeachment have been
passed by the Judiciary Committee
against MI. Belknap.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-03-09
Truly y'H' (. HAiNEs, s!


We would like to see some of the
Radical papers that have been lying
about the removal of Union soldiers
and the appointment of Rebels by
the present Congress give their read
ers the facts, by publishing the tab
ular statement made by the Door
keeper of the House, giving the sta
tues of the appointecs. Here it is:
Whole number of appointments
made by L. H. Fitzhugh,
Doorkeeper of the House of
Representatives, 44th Con-
gress, l23
New appointments in Union
army, 80
Number new appointments IN
+ Confederate army, 10
Number new appointments in
Mexican acar, 3
Number new appointments
taking iron-clad oathI09
Number new appointments
tdkiag modified oath, IA
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-03-09

The election in Connecticut takes
place on the 14th inst.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-03-09

Our poker Minister, ScHESck, sail
ed for home on Saturday last.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-03-09

kTVffI1IL, y
Chairman.
FREDERIcK o.. PRINCE, Secretary
National Democratic Committee.
WASHINGTON, February %, 1876.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-03-09
Number new amendments

that are colored, IL
"The iron-clad oath is taken by
Union soldiers and Unien men. The
modified oath is the oath taken by
those who were in the Confederate
army, or who we're in connection
with the rebellion.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-03-09
L. II.
Doorkeeper House Of Representatives

Doorkeeper HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
"Doorkeeper's Apartment, House, of
Representatives, February 4th, rs.
NorE-For January, 1874, there
were on the pay rolls of the former
Doorkeeper, House of Representa-
tiyes, one hundred and fifty7three
appointees. OF these, from the best
information to be had from a reliable
soldier Of the old appointments and
now q new appointee, there were
eighteen Union soldiers in fAe one
hundred and ffty-three xphcint-
ments."
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-03-09
Columhu. correspondenee.
CoLuMBus, ONO, |
March 4th. 1851

COLUMBUS, ONO,
March 4th, 1861
Editor of Eaton Democrat:
The Senate convened at 3 o'clock,
p. M, Tuesday, and has worked adj
mirably this week, and much bust
siness of Importance to the people OF
the State has been considered and
some of it disposed of, and other
portions pending. On Tuesday the
Senator from Preble offered a resolu
ton. with proper recitals, instructing
the Committee on finances to con-
s;der the propriety. of so changing
the tax law of the State, as TO require
the semi-annual payment of taxes,
the Goth of March and 10th of Sep
TENDER, instead of the Goth of De-
cember and the goth of June, as the
law now stands, which resolution
was referred to said Committee with
instructions to report by bill or 9TH
erwise. Said Senator also offered a
bill to forfeit an estate by the curte-
lsy for the commission of waste, to
those in remainder, which was re-
ferred TO the Judiciary committee.
He further offered a bill, drawn by
Peter Odlin, of Dayton, authorizing
the Commissioners of the several
counties in the State, to purchase in
all pixies and convert them into free
pixies, upon terms therein expressed.
This bill was referred to the com
mittee on roads and highways, where
in all probability it will be s%mothered.
fact is, the committees are now
so loaded down with business, that
they cannot possibly dispose of more
than the half of it during the SEES
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-03-02
Boston's Old Elm Tree Destroyed.

Not only the citizens of Boston, but
;hose OF all parts of the country, will re-
greet TO learn that the Old Elm Tree on
the Common succumbed to the high wind
OF last evening, and now lies ruined, hav-
ing been broken off about one foot from
the ground. This grand old tree had
more than local interest. and under its
shades have transpired scenes within the
past century which gave it an historic
fame. 1t will be remembered that on the
18th of June, 1860, during a very severe
storm, the tree was seriously injured, and
1t Is not often that al occurrence of such
small Importance as the destruction OF a
tree Will cause so much sorrow and re-
greet as the ACKNOWLEDGMENT of the " Old
Elm" and hundreds ofcitizens visited the
spot on the next day and secured portions
of the fallen limbs to preserve among the
choicest of the relics of the olden time.
Ii would be difficult to assign to the tree
even an approximate age, but it has been
known, however, as far back as tradition
can go, and it is reasonable To believe that
it was growing before the arrival of the
first colonists. A tradition has existed in
the Hancock family, passed down by Mrs.
Lydia Hancock, wife of Thomas, that her
grandfather, HeZekiah Henchman, set
out the tree when he was a boy, which
would have been about 200 years ago !;
while according TO other traditions witches
were hung from its branches in 1856
and 1859.
Although the tree had attained great
age and uncommon size, its peculiar
beauty consisted of its fine proportions
and graceful limbs. In the month of
April, 1925, the first known measurement
OF the tree was made, and the dimensions
were as follows: Height 65 feet; circum-
ference, 81 feet s inches al 2 feet inches
from the ground, and the branches ex-
tended in diameter So feet. The storm of
1860, which so mutilated the tree, was
not the only one which injured its great
branches. In the summer of 1882 it was
much injured by the violence of storm,
and its great limbs were so much cleft
asunder as TO allow them 10 rest their
branches upon the ground; but they were
subsequently, at much cost and labor, re-
stored TO their former positions, and were
sustained in place by iron bolts and braces.
BY the gale of September, 1869, large
limb measuring forty-two inches in cir
conference was also torn from the tree.
1t was upon this ancient tree that some
OF the first executions in the colony are
supposed to have taken place, and during
the Revolutionary struggles it was place
Of constant resort of the Sons of Liberty,
who frequently caused it to be Illuminated
with lanterns on evenings of rejoicing
and on festal occasions. 1t also served
the purpose of exhibitions of popular
feeling and indignation, and from this it
probably acquired the name of Liberty
Tree" Very near it, on the Sd Of July
1928, occurred the duel between Benjamin
Woodbridge and Henry Phillips; and be-
meath its branches have been enacted
many scenes which inspired patriotism
and shaped the course of subsequent
events. Boston Journal.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-03-02
A Large Snake.

The Carthage (Mo.) Patriot of a recent
date contains the following:
Yesterday we visited the geological
gallery, lately fitted and furnished by DR..
Cunningham, of this city, which is situated
on the west side OF the public square. We
were astounded at the prehensibility
and perfection displayed in this man.
moth collection OF specimens, which en-
braces reptiles, animals. birds and, in
fact, everything within the pale of natural
history. Here may be seen the greatest
native American wonder eXtant-a snake
twenty-seven feet eight inches in length,
and seventeen inches in circumference,
resembling in many particulars the tige-
python of Africa, coiled in tremendous
folds with head erect, mouth open, and
mammoth forked tongue protruding as if
about To gulp down at one spring every
thing in reach. This snake, which DIR.
Cunningham has named the lead python
of the Southwest, is, without doubt, the
largest American reptile ever captured
We have often heard and read of monster
snakes being seen, at different times, in
this region of the country, but have al
ways remained incredulous until now.
But in this instance the eyes cannot de-
ceive The history OF its capture is about
as follows: Two miners in Hickory
County were returning home from a pros
pect in the woods, in the latter part OF
July, accompanied by large dog. While
passing a thicket on the banks Of a stream
they were attracted by Kissing or gush-
ing noise, followed Immediately by a loud
yelp from the dog and crash among the
bushes. On approaching the spot they
beheld this terrible monster in the act OF
swallowing the dog. III ey fled, but soon
returned and succeeded Ia capturing the
reptile while gorged. The weight Of the
snake when first taken was about 300
pounds. This may sound to some like
fiction, but all that is necessary TO ascer-
tain its truth is to visit the Ozark
Museum.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-03-02
The Fire Department of New York
City.

The Fire Department of New York city,
which electricity controls, is the finest and
most extensive in the world Great big
London and brilliant Paris have nothing
10 compare with it. 1t costs us a good
deal OF money TO keep it going, but we
are proud of it, and no one who has seen
itat work can fail to admire it. The en-
glnes and horses are the best that can be
obtained, and the men are skillful and
brave. Perhaps you have stood in some
street when an alarm of fire has been sent
out from one OF the boxes. A minute or
Two attergard fireman has dashed around
'ne corner, clearing the way for his en-
gine, which has followed along behind at
cehorse speed, with bells ringing and
atraii OF smoke pouring from the Chin
ney-the wheels bright scarlet, and
every bit OF brass-work throwing back the
sunshine in binding rays. Then the
nose carriage has come-a drum on
Wneeis, with hundreds of yards of leather
tuolng wrapped around it, and half a
dozen men clinging to their seats for their
lNes, and slipping on their coats as they
We're Whirled onward. 1t seemed like a
cavalry charge in battle, and has stirred
your blood with excitement The busiest
man on the thronged street has paused to
WATCH the heroes galloping to their work.
Inc vehicles in the roadway, that were
al wedged in together, have drawn aside
ana lett clear passage in the center.
90, within few minutes Of the time
lae alarm, the gallant fremen have
iesshed the burning building, and have
sealed the walls and poured torrents of
aaler on the flames, perhaps putting
uiem out in less than half an hour, and
pFrnspS lighting them for the q eater part
iAe moment the knob In the little
muse is pulled, all the cog-wheels revolye
una noise like clock-work, and Electric
ns leaps out of the roof and along the
E maFes with a warning to the engine
houses Away he goes over the highest
vsanaings in the city up this street, down
VIA street, DOW along narrow cornice
sssensy feet high. then around church
pie, stopping for the millionth part Of
second on fifth story, then down 10 the
s'ouna, never pausing until he alights at