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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-08-02

Since the Inauguration of HAYES
State elections have been held in
New Hampshire, Rhode Island,
Michigan and Georgia. Kentucky
and Alabama will hold their cleo
lions on the first Monday of August,
and the members of the Legislature
then chosen in Kentucky will take
part in the election of a U. S. Sena-
tor. Both these States are Demo
cratic beyond doubt. The California
election, on the first Tuesday in Sep
TENDER, will be most important one,
for on the Legislature then elected
" i'll devolve the duty of naming the
successoro of Senator Sargent. Ofthe
State Senators who held over, sixteen
are Democrats and only three Re
publicans. 1t is, therefore, more
than probable that California will
send a Democrat to the U. S. Senate.
On the Monday following the Cali
fornia election will take place the
annual State election in Maine
One of the most interesting contests
of the year will occur in Ohio on the
second Tuesday in October. Ohio
will then elect a Governor, Lieuten'
ant Governor, Judge and Clerk Of
the Supreme Court, Attorney-Gen
eral, Treasurer, School Commission
err, Members of the Board of Public
Works and a Legislature. The Leg
islature will choose a successor tt
Stanley Matthews. On the same
Tuesday an election will be held il
Iowa. On the first Tuesday in No
vember State offices and Legislature
will be chosen in New York, Massa
chusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi
New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Texas
Virginia and Missouri.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-08-02
INDIGNANT wEB-FooTED POST
MASTER.

At least one Federal official has
been found who loves his party more
than he loves Government pap. His
name is Jones. He has been post
master at Newdlum, Oregon, fer six
teen years, and here is what he said
according to Dom Piatt's Capital:
NEwDLUM, O., July l, 1877.
Mr.. P. NJ. Genl. Key and Tyner:
reed the Pres't's order concern
ing being P. NJ. 1 consider this very
small dizziness; but you want my Of
flee and you don't want my jaw. Now
1 have been P. NJ. here nigh on to 16
year, and in allthat time / amt made
my solt. Newdlum is a town with
out much pop, and that pop. is OF
the ignorest sort. They don't read
nor rite woth a cuss, and half the
time when the male comes chased in
ahead of time by Injuns and other
wild varmins they are no letters and
no papers, only dry goods-sich as
whisky and tobacco. That don't
pay. Newdlum is hell on votin, and
every year 1 get orders from the
State Central Committee to fetch
doun the polls with so many votes,
and you bet I do, for I get .pade fol
that. So you can take your demed
old Office and wipe your head with it
for tAeur not another cuss in this
neck of woods that can read or ritz
worth a dam, and wouldn't have it il
they could. Agin, Pm ordered to BIZ
in my offs during dizziness hours, ]
Good do that aud starve 1 spose
True, / could keep the offs in my
hat, and be in it most of the time, i
there was anything to put in it, bu'
Their amt. Hoping this may NEE
with your aprobacion and find ye'
and your family well, | rename, yours
trooly, SENECA JONES.
At the latest accounts Jones was
the only Postmaster who has sent il
his resignation, although number
have written to know what will be
come of things political, Committees
the quorums of which were made NJ
of ofice-holders?
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-08-02
Notice to Contractors.

EATON, O., July "a, 1877.
Office is hereby given that sealed
~ proposals will be received at the
Auditors office up to II o'clock NJ,
THURSDAY, AUGUST 10Th, 1877, for
the grading, graveling and culverting
of the Reynolds Road Improvement.
Bidders are required to bid by the
section of one-halfmile each, or for the
completion of the entire length of the
road. They are also required to furnish
tond with their bids, giving as surities
residents of this county.
Specifications for the work will be on
file in the Auditors office on and after
July s30th, 1877.
The right is reserved to reject any or
all b DIS, if thought unreasonable or I'M
safe.
JAMES V. ACTON,
jul26-3l County Engineer.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-08-02
Road Improvement Notice.

AUDITORS OFFICE, July 16, 1877.
NOTICE is hereby given that the
~ Committee appointed by the Coun-
ty Commissions: to apportion the esti-
mated expense Of the improvement Of
the Georgetown and Verona Free Pike
No 8, have filed their report, and that
the County Commissioners have set
Tuesday, Aug. 9TH, 1877,
to hear any exceptions that may be filed
in writing against said apportionment
on or before that time.
The following is a schedule of the
names of persons whose lands have
been assessed for said improvement, to-
gether with the amount assessed to
each respectively:
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-08-02

The Dayton Journal declares that
if HAYES and his party are not heart
lily Endorsed at the Cleveland Con-
vention, "Ohio will go Democratic
by thousands"-while the Xenia Ga
zette says with the same distinct
ness, that if it does indorse Mr.
HAYES thousands of Republicans
will bolt the ticket" As these are
both good Republican journals, they
gre supposed to know how it will be
and you "pay your money and take
your choice"
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-08-02
THE PLATFORM,

The Democratic platform, adopted
at the Democratic State Convention
at Columbus, on the 18th of July,
will be found on the outside of this
issue. 1t is a platform which will,
we are sure, commend itself to the
Judgment not only of the Democrats,
but a great mass of those who here
tofore have acted with the opposi-
ton, but who feel there must be es-
sential reforms which cannot be
hoped for from the Republicans. 1t
is a frank. outspoken document, and
after a bold enunciation of general
principles, it denounces the inaugu-
ration of R. B. HAYES to the office of
President in the face of a majority
of the popular and Electoral vote
charges upon the dominant party the
destruction of the industry of the
country, and upon its unjust legisla-
ton the pauperism of labor. 1t de-
mands the repeal of the Resumption
Act-it denounces as an outrage up
on the people, the act demonetizing
silver, favors the retention Of the
greenback currency and declares a.
gainst any further contraction, con-
graduates the country upon the &C
.ceptance by the administration of a
Southern policy, so long advocated
by our party-denounces the Regis
try Law, as ~itdeserves, and demands
its repeal-favors O tariff for revenue
only-favors the issue by the Gov
eminent of all circulating medium
condemns Federal interference by
the United States with the political
affairs of States and recommends the
State ticket.
That it has already been honored
with the bitter assaults of Republi-
can politicians, shows that it has
fallen like bomb shell in their al
ready denoralized camp. In some
directions itgoes further than our
county resolutions, hut in the main,
there is perfect harmony with them.
We are sure the down trodden mass
es will recognize in its letter and
spirit much to approve and little to
condemn. Itspeaks words of friend
ship to the masses and calls a halt
in oppressive legislation. We hope
every laboring man will read it care
fully, and then if it responds to his
convictions of what, as people we
need, will come into our swelling
ranks.
With such a platform and an ar
ray of candidates standing upon it
who are in accord with its every SEN
timent, we feel we can enter the con-
test against the resumptlonists with
every hope of success, and that we
can relieve the pressure which has
driven honest hard working men to
desperation. With the triumph OF
such principles will come hope, peace
and prosperity. Rouse then, work,
ing men. Trust no longer the delu.
sive hopes held out to you by men,
who, for almost a fifth of a century,
have led you from bad to worse. By
the peaceful revolution of the ballot,
box, avert the gathering storm. Lei
a better and more comprehensive
craftsmanship which by its breadth
and compass will, instead of spread
ing only want and woe, again bless
our homes.
Bravely, then, enter the lists and
work with a will, and victory viii
perch upon our banner.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-08-02

Iowa is the second State in the
Union for corn, raising last year 1885,
OOO,O 900 bushels, Illinois alone ex-
ceeding her. The States next range
in the following order: Ohio, Indiana,
Missouri and Kansas.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-08-02

"Honestpayfor honest toll" prom
ised last fall by the Radical stump
orators in the event of the election OF
a Republican President, is now re.
ceiving it reward! Will the poor me.
chanic and laboring man be again de-
luded this fall into the support OF
the rich bondholders party?
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-08-02

Since it is evident that the Repub
lican party is no longer to have every
thing its own way in this country,
the leaders r preparing to resort to
the desperate expedient of attempting
to cut off the right of negroes and
others to vote, by establishing IN ed
ucational or property test for suffrage
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-08-02

1.-THE legislation Of the country aDas
to blame" says the strikers at Pitts
burg, and unless there is more legis-
lation for the poor man and less for
the rich, the worst has not yet been
developed,
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-08-02

Now that the Democrats are going
to hold a County Convention and
nominate a ticket, we wonder what
the civil service reform U. S. officer
who edits the Register will do, The
Eaton clique it seems are not afraid
of the people. Don't take too much
stock in political matters, Colonel,
or you will find trouble in your own
camp; but may be it will not harm
you to warn the Democracy to be-
ware Of the Eaton clique.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-08-02

1t will soon be time for the Repub-
lican stump orators and store-box pc
liticians to proclaim that the election
of a Republican Governor will Gre
vive business" and restore peace and
quiet to the starving mechanic and
iaborer.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-08-02

The Democratic Convention was as
large a one as has been held in the
State for years, every county being
fully represented, and the proceed
ings were harmonious and satisfacto-
ry to all. The ticket will be elected
by a large majority.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-08-02

Mr, OLDFATHER and DIX will both
be unanimously accorded a second
term. Has not Mr.. HAwLEY been
equally as faithful and honest in the
discharge of his official duty?-
Then why do the Ring clamor for his
slaughter and declare he shall not be
nominated again?
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-08-02
THE CLEVELAND MnNAaEaIE.

A storm has been brewing in the
Radical camp for many months in
Ohio, and the discordant elements
will meet in Convention at Cleveland
to-day, "Wednesday, and o We Gods,
the tempest will rage until their
leaky and rotten vessel will be sadly
tossed upon the troubled waters.
First, there will be the loyal and de-
voted followers of their fraudulent
master, HAYES, who will demand o
sweeping Endorsement of his "south-
ern policy" Second, there will be a
scarcely less numerous element who
have waved the "bloody shirt" too
long and industriously to consent to
indorse a policy which has given the
lie to their charges and teachings.
From the close of the war to the in
auguration of HAYES, the leading te-
nent in the Republican faith vas ha-
tired to the South and its people.
Their gospel has been the doctrine
of hate-their lever upon the masses
of the North was to charge that the
South was filled with unrepentent
rebels, who must be kept in subjec-
ton, or the most disastrous results
would follow to the colored race; our
free institution would be subverted
and the Union dissolved. There will
be another set, who, in the language
of HAYES, will demand that ''there
shall be- no step backward,"-that
the Republican party shall continue
to be "irrevokably pledged to the
policy of specie Resumption" They
will demand aplank in their platform
indorsing the Resumption Act and
the financial policy of the robber,
JOHN SHERMAN. In contradistinction
to them will be q considerable num-
Der, who, hoping for reform within
their party, will squarely demand the
repeal of the Resumption act. Not
a few will clamor for a plank to re-
monitiae silver and make it a full le-
gal tender, and the gold worshipers
will as strenuously oppose it. Thus
the furnace will rage and the pot will
boil, and this party Of robbery and
rottenness, that has outlived its use
fulness and its day, will be dissolved
and a new alias sought for it.
Not one of the least of their trou.
bles will be to find q candidate, who
will accept the nomination and de-
feat at their hands. Having lost al
claims to the support and confidence
of the people, they had thought to
nominate Judge TAFT and trot to the
front his favorite hobby, the Catho'
lie question. 1t is conceded that his
Cleveland speech upon that subject
secured the election of HAYES two
years ago, and recent events have
shown that the people are no Longer
in a frame of mind to be again de
ceived, and TAFT, moro discreet thar
the leaders of his party, has within
the past few days peremptorily de
clined to be a candidate. Without s
leader, without a policy, with a rec
ord of corruption, fraud and elias:
legislation, with the legitimate ant
inevitable results of their policy, de
veloping in mobs and strikes, will
every industry in the land crippled
or PROSTATE, their Convention MAY
dispense in disorder, as did the ba
chanalian jewellers at Belshazzer't
feast, when they read the hand-writ
ing on the wall, weighed in the bal
ance and found wanting"
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-08-02

The financial condition in this
country may be briefly stated in these
words: we can't do business without
money, and we can't have money if
the contraction necessary to the re-
sumption of specie payment is con-
tinued,
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-08-02
PACKARD, "The Disowned," late

PACKARD, "The Disowned," late
of Louisiana, in q recent interview,
talked with a good deal of feeling of
the pecuniary ruin brought upon
most of the Republican leaders of
Louisiana by being compelled, after
an expensive campaign, to embark
in an another after election and carry
it on for five months at their own
cost, only to be thrown out of their
offices in the end by the action of
the President they had elected.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-08-02

The courts have decided that pri-
Yates and non-commissioned officers
who were prisoners of warduring the
rebellion are entitled to % cts. q day
while prisoners, as Communication for
rations.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-08-02

The Register wants to know if the
Democratic Central Committee of
this county will call a County Con-
v%ention, according to instructions.
Yes, dear Bobby, you can bet your
bottom nickel they'll do it, and you
may az well let up on hat scare-crow
and wave the old shloedy shirt"
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-08-02

The Radical County Convention
had not the sand to either condemn
or indorse their fraudulent President.
They are waiting instructions from
headquarters. Pitiful condition for
men to occupy, amt it2
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-08-02

Not a r~esolve, not a speech, was
made in the Republican County Con-
vention on last Saturday. The meet
ing was more like mourners about to
attend the funeral of a dear depart
ed friend.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-08-02

Representative .HAwLEY secured
the nomination as q delegate to the
Cleveland Radical Menagarie, but he
will not be able to get it for a second
term" as our Representative.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-08-02

1t is now whispered around that
the Republican Ring of this county
have under contemplation the run
ming of an independent ticket this
fall. But HAwLEY won't be ON il.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-08-02

The Ohio Conference Campmeet-
ing, for the year 1877, will be held
near Lancaster, commencing on
Wednesday, August 18th. The
grounds are pleasantly located, and
are accessible by railaoad.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-08-02

There will be a heavy strike among
the mechanics and laboring men of
Ohio on the second Tuesday of Oc-
tober next-they will all strike for
BISHOP.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-08-02
Strayed or Stolen

ON the night of the 26th ult., from
" a Eaton, a BAY MARE, 15T
hands high. Z years old, dark name and
tail, with slight blemish on right hind
leg. A liberal reward will be paid for
the return or any information of said
animal to the Marshal of Eaton, o.
Aug. %
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-08-02

As the South has been pacified, We
think there should bcsome legislation
got up by which the era of good feel
ing could be spread over the north.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-08-02

The Republican County Conven-
ton held here last Saturday, was
about the slimmest affair we ever seen
of the kind in this place. 1t was sad.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-08-02

There will be music at the Radi-
cal Menagerie that assemblies at
Cleveland to-day, "wednesday
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-08-02

The Democracy of old Preble are
in favor of the dollar of the fathers
and the dollar of the sons. The Ia
boring men should make a note of
this.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-08-02

Mr.. BISHOP says he is not a Ma
tional Bark Stock owner and was not
a Crusader. So much to help the
campaign along, Next, Mr.. Gazette.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-08-02

AS a sample of the effect of the
Hayes-S Sherman policy ofcontraction,
it may be stated tina. the we'll known
Wooden Mills at Monroeville, Ohio,
which cost $25, 900 were sold recently
by the Sheriff for 81, 800! This is
but a specimen of what is going on
all over theU United States and is the lie,
Ultimate result of the contraction pol
icy of the present Administration.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-08-02

How do the laboring classes like
the "Revival of Trade promised last
fall by stump orators of the Radical
persuasion? Can they be humbug-
ged again?
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-08-02

Will the nomination of Mr.. HAw-
LET as a delegate to Cleveland pacify
him for his being choked off for a
second term?
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-08-02

We have that ''revival of trade"
spoken OF by the Radical stump IRA
tors last fall just before the election.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-08-02

These are the good times that
were to follow the Inauguration of a
fraudulent President.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-08-02

Can any one tell why the Republic
can Ring of Eaton are so determined
and bitter against HAwLEY?
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-08-02
Pappy TAFT will get it!

CONVERSE and WARD have been
heard from and are well satisfied
with the ticket.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-08-02

What was the matter with the
managers of the late Republican
county Convention?
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-08-02
MONROE TOWNSHIP.

Exceptions to the above apportion-
ment (if any are flled) will be number
ed i'm the order in which they are re-
ceived, and heard in the order in which
they are numbered.
By order of the County Commission
ers.
SAM'L OLDFATHER,
Auditor, P. c.. o.
july 1873
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-08-02

The Republican County Conven-
ton was sickl 1t couldn't resolve,
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-08-02
THE SIXTH BALLOT.

Was ordered taken, resulting as fol-
lows: Converse, 455: Vance, L:
Ward, 924: Bishop, 415t, Ewing,
$50. There were 1876 votes cast, 369
being necessary to the choice, of
which Mr.. Bishop received 415t, or
more than a majority, and was de-
clared the nominee of the Convention,
which nomination. was on motion,
made unanimous amid the widest en-
thusiasm and excitement, which was
supplemented by music from the
band-"The Star Spangled Banner
and "Yankee Doodle"
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-08-02
ALL FOR GOVERNOR.

The following are the ballots made
for Governor at the Democratic State
Convention, on the 25th, at Colum-
huc
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-08-02
FOURTH BALLOT

Converse, 1876: Vance, 55: Ged-
DIES, drawn: Ward, It's; Heisley,
drawn: Bishop, $50: Rice. Ill:
Piatt, 0: Ewing, 9. No nomination
was made, and the other ballot was
ordered.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-08-02
FIFTH BALLOT.

Converse, 90: Vance, So: Ward,
133: Bishop, 26l4; Rice, 70: Ewing,
'1129. No nomination, and another
ballot was ordered. During the
progress of the fifth ballot the
Ewing men began to get in their
work, that should have been COM
menced earlier if they hoped for sue
cess. A Delegate mounted on the
rail of the dress circle and announced
that he had letter from Ewing say
ing that he was in the hands of the
Convention. During the confusion
which reignedthe old Columbian or
ator from Columbiana county popped
up, and again proceeded to nominate
Ewing.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-08-02
THE FIRST BALLOT.

Converse, 141: Vance, 70: Ward,
1874: Heisley, 4s: Bishop, 143: Rice,
80: Piatt, Is: Ewing, IL: Potter, SO.
No candidate having received a ma
iority (36s) of all the v~otesScast, the
second ballot was ordered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-08
DRY GOODS.


DLACK SILKSl BLACK SILKSl
ID Monday, Nov. S, 1877.
We offer line of Black Silks, just received
per express, unprecedentedly low. The number
we sell at $l.50 is equal in quality to Silks sold
Il few months ago at 1925. Gail and SEQ them.
Also full stock of Blankets Flannels. Water
proofs, Shawls, Cloaks, Quilts. Felt Skirts,
Dress Goods, with many other goods just open
cd at down prices.
D. F. BRASHEAR,
Fl. B. Hoomes. No. 100 King street.
noy5 Alexandria, Va.
A MOTHER INVOICE OF CLOAKS.
~ Monday, October %, 1877.
We have just opened more of those elegant
and fashionable Closks and invite the notice OF
purchasers. Also general variety of other de-
sirable and cheap goods making our stock very
complete. Wo sell good goods at low prices,
and challenge competition.
D. +. BRASHEAR,
H. B. Hcomos No. 100 King street,
oct % Alexandria. Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-08
ROOTS. SHOES AND CLOTHING.

lSOOIS, SRtOEIS AMI NAN Z HH :. ~ ~
HEADQUARTERS
BOOTS & SHOES.
NOW IS YOUR TIME
DON'T Boon Tala hHp IS sh5E SA BAzAhk A1 XXX Of
HENRY STRAUSS
No. &c King street.
Where you can always find Mems and Boys
FINE AND COARSE BOOTS
to suit, at your own price.
Mems Buckle and Three Seam Shoes only $l
pair.
His assortment of CHILDREN'S s and MISS
ES SHOES cannot bo surpassed this side of
Phadelphia-at prices ranging from so cents
upwards.
In LADIES' SHOES you can only be con"
vinced when you enter his Bazaar and SEQ the
many varieties that greet your eyes atall pricos
Ladies' Fox Caters at ST. $l25 and $1.50.
Ladies' Fox Button at ST. 25. 81 50 and SLID
Ladies' Plain Leather at 75c, 81 and Sl.25
and other Shoes in proportion.
Don't fail to call and convince yourself
Remember, he charges nothing whatever 10
show goods.