davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-08-16

The Republican doctrine is that all
the greenbacks shall be retired and the
privilege given to the banks to fur
nish the paper currency of the country
amounting to 500. .OOO, 600 or $sO0,OOO..
600. The Democrats insist that aII
the money of the country whether of
coin or paper shall be issued by the
Government. The Republican plan
would cost the people from $2S,OOO,-
600 to So, ,OO0, 600 in the shape of in
terest on bonds held by the banks even
at the lowest rate of four per cent.
while the Democratic policy would
save that amount to the people. The
Republican policy would build up a
privileged class, while that of the
Democrats il opposed to monopoly
and special privileges. Choose ye.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-08-16

The st. Louis Republican makes
this pertinent remark upon the tail
end of the Ohio Republican platform :
AN IMPRACTICABLE SCHEME.
The Ohio Republican platform asks
congress to take hold of the railroads
and secure fair returns for the capi-
tai Invested and fair wages to employ
es," and also to provide for statutory
arbitration between employers and
employees" This implies that con-
gress shall fix the rate of wages for
labor not only on the railroads in the
country, but in all the workshops.
Employers, we presume, are to be
made to pay the rates thus established !;
but suppose the employees refuse to
work for them-what then? How
are they to be made to? Are the
troops 10 be ordered out to force
them? If SO, in what respect would
the new condition of things be better
than the present? Or, take the other
side: Suppose the employers say
they cannot afford to pay the wages
fixed by the government, and close up
their shOps-what is the remedy for
that state of things? 1t very clear
that the scheme would not work, and
the Ohio Republicans will be laughed
at for proposing it."
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-08-16

The wheat crop of California will
not give . surplus Of over 200, 900 lbs.
for export, against zoe, 900 tons in 1876.
Oregon il rated at the same figure.
Threshing proves more shrinkage of
the berry in California than was antic-
ipated. In the last week of June there
was rain all over the State, very un-
usual visitation, that was unfavorable
to harvesting. AS usual in seasons of
drouth, there is an unusual proportion
of tares among the wheat. Now comes
from the English Corn Exchange a
loud complaint that California wheat
sells on this account at lower prices
than Chicago grain. Most of it has
barley and oats intermlxed, which.
besides making short weight, entails
expense Of separating.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-08-16

FoUH years ago the Democratic Leg
islsture Of Ohio reduced the fees of
County officers about forty per cent,
by the passage OF bill to regulate the
fees of such officers, but the succeed
ing Republican Legislature repealed
the law and practically restored the
former fee bill. And now the leaders
of that party profess to be- in favor of
retrenchment and economy, and they
want the people to come down to
''hard pan" and live on bread and
water, but none fthe salaries of these
officials must be reduced. Oh, no.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-08-16

SOME of the Republican papers are
quoting Judge West to prove that
their party is not in favor of forced
contraction and forced resumption
They seem to forget that their Con-
vention endorsed the platform of the
party of last year in which it was de-
clared that there should be no steps
taken backward, but that specie re-
sumption should be effected in the
shortest possible period. They forget
that John Sherman is going right on.
ward contracting the currency at the
rate of from 100000 to $4,000. 900 a
month while all the Industries of the
are struck with paralysis. 1t
is their conventions and their admin
istration that declare and fix the plat
form and policy of the party, and not
Judge West.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-08-16

feet extends hard of greeting, and
we PRESS in eIchdnge and are soon
lost among the multitude.
This is the pleasure part of Chau-
tauqua, and genuine it is; but in our
next VIC shall speak of matters more
in accordance with the thousands of
readers of the PREss-the religious
elements and teachings at Chantauqua
and some of its teachers.
WATCH EYE.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-08-16
Forced Kcsun p ton. ..The Voice of
History.

History.
Doubleday's Financial History of
England thus tells the story how
forced resumption affected England
from 1919 to 1888:
The currency bill of 1919 (Peel's
bill to restore cash payments,) was
passed at the instance OF q committee
among whom were all the parliament
ary dabbiers in political economy, of
whom Peel was chairman. uorner,
chairman of the bullion committee OF
1910. was dead, but in his stead they
had Ricardo, rich Jew stock -jobber,
who having made an immense fortune
by tho worst species of gambling, had
also contrived to obtain q reputation
by the publication of some books on
political economy. Peel was pitched
upon for this unfortunate service main
ly because he was q young man of
aspiring pretensions and vast wealth.
The distress, ruin and bankruptcy
which now took place were universal,
affecting both the geeat interests of
land and trade. In hundreds of cases
from the tremendous reduction in the
price of land, the estates barely sold
for as much as would pay off the mort
cages, and hence the owners were
stripped of all and made beggars. The
tables of both Houses of Parliament
were loaded with petitions detailing
scenes of hardship and destitution ap.
palliDg in the extreme.
It was an era of suffering, destitutiOn
and crime, and the whole land was one
scene of confusion, dismay and bank
ruptcy.
The price of grain went on slowly
and progressively falling for decade
when, in 1888, wheat was selling for
four shillings bushel. Prices were,
upon the whole, lower than they had
been for half a century before, and |
agricultural distress pervaded the land |
rom one end to the other.
The United States are to-day having
foretaste of what England expert
nced as above described. Is it not
he part of wisdom, of patriotism, of
to demand the repeal of the
Act3 u
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-08-16

A SOCIETY to prevent bankruptcy is
needed in the United States.-Ex.
No; get rid Of John Sherman and
his policy, and the work will be done.
The Akron Argus says the Green
hackers of that County have decided
to hold . county and district Conven-
tion about the 18th of August.
TIE cost of the Pittsburg riot, it is
said. will be S35 for every man, wo-
man child OF the population. The city
owed $15,OO0y000 before, and had de-
faulted its interest.
THE Summit county people are try
to smoke out Judge Marvin on the
question Of Sherman's resumption pol
icy. but the Judge declares he don't
know the provisions Of the law. and
therefore refuses to pronounce.
SPECIAL dispatches report that the
village of Garusse;near Marienwerder,
Prussia, has been destroyed by fire.
and eight hundred persons rendered
homeless and that the town of Sunds-
vail, Sweden, has been almost totally
burned.
IT is estimated that coffee is used by
10000, 600 of the human family, tea by
5OOOO0OOO, opium by 100000, 900, al
cohol by 100000, 900, and tobacco by
7O0OOO,OOO. A large portion of the
human family use substances that are
either stimulants or narcotics.
GEORGE E. GoRDeN, who is serving
! life sentence in Clinton On. W pris.
on, for murder, has secured q patent
for remarkable invention, to be used
A. . propelling power for boats and
vessels of every description, for half
interest in which he has been offered
$4,000. It is said that several influ-
ential parties are bringing considera-
BILE influence to bear on Gov. Robin
son to have him pardoned.
THERE are about six thousand banks
in existence in the United States. They
are to hold . grand National Conven-
tion in the month of September next.
It 10 expected that delegation from
the leading banking houses of Europe
will be present Important questions
of international interest will be dis
cussed. The proceedings will be full
Of "interest." There is no discount
as to that.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-08-16

The great connundrum among the
Republicans now days is, did Carl
Schurz receive pay for political SER
vices? He denies the soft impeach-
ment, and claims that he only receiv-
ed expenses. 1t is shown In 1868 he
received for eleven days services IN
New York State, 5000. Carl is rath-
er an expensive luxury.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-08-16
Chas. w. Trask.
DENTIST !!
NIantua Station, O.
Portage County Teachers In
stitute.
At Kent, August 13 to "a, 1877.

County Teachers Institute is to he held as
above. The Executive Committee cordially in
vite all teachers of the county and urge their
attendance at this institute Its purpose is two
fold to Increase and stimulate the ope rative
social life of the teacher, and TO afford import
ant and useful educational facilities.
The hief instructors for the course are Hon.
Il. w. Harvey, eN-State School Comm ioner
superintendent Samuel Findley. Of Akron, and
plishcd educators need no cOmmcndaton. How
ever the Executive Committee take occasion to
make especial mention Of the superior skill
and experience of Mrs. +. w, Case. in the i'm
portant department of Primary Instruction,
branch which requires the most Intelligent at
tcntion OF every teacher.
The lecturers engaged for the course are
President Il. A. Hinsdalc Hiram College; Prof,
f. w. Morley, w, Il. UIudson) College. Rev. A,
e. Barrows, Kent.
Board for the session may he obtained at lib
eral rate. The committee have made every ar
rangcmcnt that has occurred to them to secure
the success OF the Institute, and they ask their
crate with them AMI thus, by harmonious action
promote the educational welfare OF the COM
munity.
All notes of inquiry regarding accommodate
lions, NC. should he addressed to W. W. Pat.
on Kent Ohio d. ID. PICKETT
H. ID. SMALLEY
w. W PATTON
July 13, 1871, 464-u.' Executive Com.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-08-16
Choose We,

The Radicals, though their State
platform is silent on the subject, are
In favor of contraction of the green
back currency and of the forced re-
sumption. of specie payments on or be-
fore the 1st day Of January, 1879. The
Democrats, on the other hand, are op-
posed to forced contraction and forced
resumption. This is the issue fairly
stated. Tet the people choose which
they will have.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-08-16

In 1865, there was $50 in currency
for every man, woman and child in
America. The country was exceed
ingly prosperous. In 1877, through
the mscchinations of iniquitous laws,
there is only $3.50 for each person.
We need not speak of the prosperity
existing! Every workingman is post
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-08-16

We last week cheerfully gave place
to the views of correspondent upon
the question of the sCoAstif ifuti4nal
which the people wig be
called upon to decide <fhe s6eming
and designedto scS6mpaly
the article with some SbrieGcRmments
of our own, but spaee and time would
not permit. The question is one of no
little importance, though our worthy
of State don't seem to think
it of any consequence to the Demo-
Gratis of old Portage, as he neglects to
keep it before them by publishing the
amendment in our columns,
as is done by him in other parts of the
State, at the expense of the people.
We differ with the views expressed
by our correspondent, though we have
neither the time or disposition just
now to present our views on the sub
ject at length, and shall content our
selves with a mere allusion to some
objections to the proposed change, in
hopes that others who have settled
views upon the subject may be induced
to present them for the benefit of the
voters, whether upon the one side or
the other.
There are doubtless some defects in
our present judicial system, but it is
seriously doubted whether the propos-
ed change will remedy them. One of
the faults complained of is the vast
accumulation of business in our Courts,
and especially in the Supreme Court.
Just how the proposed change will
remedy that we don't understand. 1t
is claimed that the District Court
should be an entirely Independent
branch, and not, as now, composed of
members of other Courts having a
pride, if not All interest, in sustaining
their own decisions. This is doubtless
true, and is about the only thing that
commends the amendments to the fa-
vorable consideration of the people.
But this defect ought 10 have been
remedied without tearing down the
entire fabric.
There is great danger that under the
proposed system the County Courts
will degenerate into central Justices
Courts without legal ability or expert
ence at their head, and commanding
neither the respect or confidence of the
people.
1t is thought by some that there will
be great saving of expense by the
abOlishing of the Probate Courts but
we fail TO see it. That officer is now
paid by fees for services actually per-
formed, and as the same work will
have to be done under the proposed
plan by somebody, that somebody
ought to and will receive pay for it.
Instead of saving of expenses, the
cost to the public will be largely in
creased. There are at present fifty
eight Common Pleas Judges in the
State, and as the proposed amendment
requires one Judge in each County,
the number will be increased to IS,
involving all additional expense of
at least S75, 200 to the taxpayers, and
to this is to be added the Judges of 20
District Courts.
Our Judicial system in the main has
given general satisfaction, though it
has doubtless developed some defects.
But such radical changes ought not to
be made for light and trivial causes.
1t is far better to suffer the evils we
have, than hastily fly to those we know
not of.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-08-16

The Alabama election which took
place on Monday of last week and the
Democrats carried the State by in
creased majorities. Dallas county,
which gave 1000 republican majority
last November went Democratic.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-08-16
fHE DemBcfa1Yc 667Kihxti6ns and
platform meet the hearty endorsement
of the party throughout the State.

ifHE New Xork Tribune says: 'sThc
VERY remarkable gush of the Repnbli-
can candidate for Governor, makes it
impossible for sensible Republicans to
get up any enthusiasm for him, and
will probably prevent many from Civ
ing him their votes"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-08-16

The Radicals after having given
away an empire of the public domain
to railroads as subsidies, and pledged
the Government faith for hundreds OF
millions of dollars in shape of bonds,
now solemnly declares against subsi-
dies. Isn't it hypocritical?
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-08-16

UP to the time of the meeting of
the Republican State Convention
Judge Taft was the favorite of the
Republicans of this county for Gov
ernor. He was just tho man for the
place, and there was none like him.
But when it was found that he did
not favor Hayes Southern policy for
the empty honor of being a candidate
it is ascertained that he is not the man
they took him to be, and never was.
Still the Portage County delegates
to vote for him all the
while just the same.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-08-16

The Enquirer puts this conundrum
eff Mr.. Hayes and that disciple of
Blackstone from Iowa who turns the
crank in the War Department could
not grant Governor Williams request
for the use of Federal troops during
the recent trouble because the spplica-
tiOn was not formal enough, how
could they offer Governor Cullum the
use of Federal troops in Chicago in
the absence of any application at all
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-08-16
An Open Revolt.

Quite large meeting was held In
the Board of Trade rooms in Colum-
bus, on Thursday night last, of Re-
publicans opposed to the Administra.
ton. Among those in attendance were
some of the most prominent and hrre-
tofore most active men of the Repub-
lican party Gen. John Beatty, ex-
member of Congress, and President
of the Citizens Bank, was called to
the Chair, and Fred. B. Roney, colored,
was appointed Secretary. A commit
tee, consisting of Judge L. w. Wood.
Colonel Chas. A. Moor, DIR. q. B. Fer
rel, w. E. Lovejoy, DR.. J. L. Farrial,
j. T. Williams, and General Samuel
Thomas, President of the Rolling Mill
Company, was appointed to draft res
olutions expressing the sentiments of
the meeting. During the absence of
the Committee ringing speeches were
made by Luther Donaldson, General
Beatty, and others, denouncing the
policy Of the Administration, and that
part of the Republican State platform
that approves the former. The reso-
lutions reported by the mittee
and in most bitter terms
denounce Hayes "Southern policy"
that the second resolution
adopted by the Cleveland conyention
is inconsistent with its profcssed dec
of fidelity to the principles
of the Republican party, as falsehood
adopted solely for party expediency,
. libel upon the Republicans of Ohio,
and unworthy of the grand record of
the party. A resolution was also
adopted inviting the Republicans
the State to correspond
with them. and advise as to the course
to be pursued during the present CAM
paign.
After the resolutions were adopted,
the following State Executive Com
mittee was formed: Gen. John Beat
ly, Gen. Samuel Thomas. Col. e. III.
Moore, A. L. Meek, Fred. Il. ROney,
and III. L. Jones. This Executive Com
mittee is instructed to communicate
with d1saflected Republicans through
put the State, with a view to elicit an
of opinion as to the course
10 be pursued with reference to the
State campaign.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-08-16

The election in Kentucky on Mon
day of last week for State Treasurer
and members of the Legislature re-
suited in the success of the Democrats
by about the usual majorities.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-08-16
leading Republican pa

The leading Republican papers
throughout the country express their
disgust at the demagogueism of Judge
West, in his speech made in Cleveland
in which he gave expression to Com
munistic views.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-08-16

THE Maine Republicans lodged the
question on the endorsement of Hayes
policy, by laying the resolu-
lions on that subject on the table.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-08-16
THE MARKETS..
RAvENNA, August 10. 1877

| RAvENNA, August Is. 1877
FLOUR.-King's Best, IS 50; .. X, 81 CT
Demand steady.
WHEAT-NO, 1 Red. 81 Is Mol White 81 %
CORN-shelled brings 80 a 5Gc; ears, soc.
OATS--26 @2Sc. Sales dull.
RYE-NO. brings 70 "a T5c q
BARLEY-Nonc in market.
HAY-Selling at S. a $40; according to
quality. Dull SALE.
BEEF-Per cwt., IS a 81.
HOGS-Dressed, So per cwt,
LARD-City render ed 12l4c.
SMOKED MEATS-City sugar Cured Hams
selling at 14c; Country 121kc.
shoulders, City cured selling at 10c. Dried
Beef selling at 1S.:.
POULTRY-Small supply in the market
Chickens dressed, buyers pay 10 cents, m
dressed &c Turkes. undressed. s C.
BUTTER--14 a 16c.
CiEESE-Factory. retails, 1Gc.
EGGS-buyers pay 10c per doz.
POTATOES-Buyers pay 25c.
BEANS-Choice hand picked in smallicmand
at 81 90 per bu. Medium 81 25.
VINEGAR-Pure cider rctails 2sG,3Oc per gal
TALLOW-Buyers pay &c.
HIDES-Green, trimmed 6 "a exc.
PARTNERSHIPS retail at 75c.
WHITE LlME-S1 % per Dbl.
WATER LIME-S2 %
oA LI-Coaise sells at - 70; line 81 10.
WOOD-Stove 81 OOeD2 So; feet wood s. 90
q So so per cord.
SUGARS
Coffee A sells for 1913.
Extra G. q" I2c
Granulated " 13I,c
Pulverized 131.c
Crushed ... i3I.c
Brown Observation-Disclosures Id 0p12c
MoLASSES-
New Orleans. sells for ...... zoe
White Drip SYRUP. " ...... / 90
Golden Drip .. w 75
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-08-16
DEMOCkATIC COUNTY TICKET.

DEMOCRATIC COUNTY TICKET.
FOR REPRESENTATIVES,,
WILLIAM H. BETTEs, Of Randolph.
FOR AUDITOR.
DELOS ORR. of Franklin.
FOE TREASURER,
WILLIAM R. ALCORN,s of Ravcnna.
FOE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.
4. "A, THAYER, Of Garrettsville.
FOE COMMISSIONER,
CHESTER R. HOWARD, OF Aurora,
FOE INYIRNAKY DIRECTOR,
ALNON L. THOMPSON, OF Shalersyillc.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-08-16
44yEsHA.rnusaaAY. AUG. 1s. 1877
iDEMOCRATIC STATE TICKET

= For Governor,
RICHARD NJ. BISHOP, of Hamilton.
For Lieutenant Governor,
JABEZ W. FITCH. of Cuyahoga.
For Supreme Judge,
J.W. OKEY, Of Franklin.
For Clerk Of the Supreme Court,
r. J. FANNING, of Cuyahoga,
For Attorney General.
ISAIAH PILLARS, Of Allen.
For State Treasurer,
A. j. HOWELLS. of Stark
For School Commissioner,
J., j. BURNES. Of Belmont.
For Member Beard Of Public Works,
MARTIN SCHILLER, Of Ross
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-08-16

MA-RRIED
Rk-JU DD.-In Jefferson, Ashtabula Coun-
ty, August ith. 1871, by Rev. I. ID. Biinn, Mr.
john Burk. of Wayne, Ashtabula county, and
Miss Lucy S. Judd. of Ravenna.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1877-04-19
ODn-FELInWs

Calhoun Lodge No. 20, Fritz Warren, n.
g.; Jas: R. Feeney, Rec Sec.-meets ev-
cry Friday night. ..a
Lincoln No. so, Lynchburg, j. L. Ashby,
\. g.; w Holt, Rec. Secretary-meets LIST,
Bird and 9th Saturday nights. -
Unity No. 81, Petersburg, Thos Hester,
N. G; F. B. Terry, Sec-meets every 9TH
er Thursday night
Oak Hill No. I39, Norris Creek, Samuel
Haynie, \. e.; I. L. Williamson, Rec. Sec
meets every other Saturday night.
Mulberry las, Geo. w Jones, n. G.; w. w.
James, Sec-meets every other Thursday
night.
Surprise No. 1853, Flyntville, D. NJ. Minis.
\. g.; W. NJ. Beckett, Seeretary-meets
every Thursday night.
Chestnut Ridge l57, W A Williams, N G.;
W Il Freeman, Sec; meets every Saturday
night.
Evening Star No. 16l, Pleasant Plains, j
A. LeatherwoOd, n. g.; j. Franklin Smith
Sec.-meets LIST and 3rd Saturday nights.
Kelso l72, j c. Stubblefield, ". G.; IA
Taylor, Sec-meets every other Saturday
night.
LIyonia Lodge No. -, Daughters of Re-
becca, Flyntville, w. Beckett, n. G.; Mrs. NJ.
IL. Cambron, V. G.; w. II. Warren. Sec'y-
meets lst Saturday each month at 2 O'Clock.
Serene, No. 1875, Georges Store, TIP.
Riley, n. G; A. j. Hunter, Sec.-meets eve
rF Saturday night.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1877-04-19
A New Remedy for Rats.

Almost every farmer is troHb-
led with rats, either at his barn
or his house. \ correspondent
of the Practical Farmer, gives
the following, which he calls
the German plan, and recon-
mends it after several years trial,
as safe and successful: Mix cal
circd plaster such as plasterers
use to make "hard finish" on
walls, one-third Of the plaster
with two-thirds corn meal; mix
dry, and place it where it will
keep dry, under stable floors
for instance; the action of the
mixture as soon as it comes in
contact with the moisture of
the stomach, is this: The plas-
ter sets, becomes stone, and
death to the rat is the sure result
and should the pigs, cats, or
dogs eat the rats, no trouble en-
sues, as the plaster is already
set. Poultry readily grind it.