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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-07-04

Whoever receives the Democratic
nomination for Congress in the Fifth
District will be opposed by the JOUR-
NAL. Its opposition may not amount
to much, but its best efforts will, new
ertheless, be exerted in behalf of the
principles and candidate OF the Re-
publican party. 1t is not probable,
therefore, that any thing it might
say as to the various candidates for
the Democratic nomination, would
have any influence with the conven-
ton. The consciousness of this fact
shall not deter it, however, from ex.
pressing its choice. Ben. LeFevre
is the choice of this county. If he
should fail in the nomination, it will
go to some other county. He has
therefore, the strongest claims upor
the JOURNALS preference and sup
port. He is closely identified witt
the material interests of the District
He was born and raised in this coun
ty, and has always made it his home
Commencing life a poor boy, by din
of untiring energy and indomitabl
perseverance he has made it a sue
cess. He is an upright and publ
spirited man, and proverbial for hi
true and warm friendship. He woul
direct his efforts more than any on
spoken of for the nomination to &C
vance the interests of the Distric'
Last, but not least, he served hi
country with distinction in her hou
of peril.-Sidney Journal.
The above Endorsement from
Radical journal, Of a Democrat Rh
voted for G. L. VALLAND1GBAM in til
army, is certainly good. Should N
LEFEvRE be the choice of the Col
yention on the 10th inst, he wi
| make a creditable run in the count
where he was born and raised, an
| when elected will represent the int
ests of the producing and laborir
: classes.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-07-04
GEN.

So far as the people of this coun-
ty arc concerned, it is hardly neces-
sary to speak in terms of commenda-
ton of the claims of General LeFe-
vre to a nomination for Congress.
This is his native county. It is here
where he is best known and respect.
ed. He served in the army four
years, entering the service asa pri-
vate soldier. He was ever a firm
and consistent Democrat, never way
ering in the faith, being one Of the
few army officers who voted for Val
landigham. After he returned from
the war he was sent to the Legisa-
ture, where he exercised such an in
huence that he was the next year
made the standard bearer of the par
ty, as a candidate for Secretary of
Estate. In 1857 he received the ap-
pointment from President johnson
as Consul to Nuremberg. In this po-
sition he served nearly three years.
Besides the service rendered his
country in that official position, he
collected a large amount of valuable
statistical and literary Information
of very great interest to the people
of the United States. On the aeces
sion of Grant to the Presidential
chair, he was removed. Every trust
which his neighbors and friends have
called upon him to execute, he has
performed with fidelity, .capabilitJ
and honesty. He is engaged in ag
ricultural pursuits and is naturally
in sympathy with the laboring class
es. He is in thorough accord witt
the platform of the Ohio Democracy
upon the financial questions. Fol
these reasons, as we'll as because o
his popularity, the Democracy o
Shelby county will unanimously ant
steadfastly support him as their can
didate on the 10th of July convention
as long as there is the least CLEAN o
hope for his nomination. We hav'
no quarrels with any other candidate
nor any revenges to crafty, but the.
and their friends will excuse Jul PEG
pie for the natural pride they take il
supporting him with all the enthusi
actic zeal which they are able to com
mand. Our people are excusable 70
being Jealous, for the Democracy o
Shelby county have never had a can
didate for Congress, and yet thei
majority has been steadily increas
ing, and continued to increase eve
during the dark days of the war, ur
til now our majority foots up eleye.
hundred.-Shetby Co. Democrat.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-07-04

Mrs. JENKs is Scotch-Irish by de-
cent and was born in the north of
Ireland. Her fathers name was
MURDOCH and he was drafted into
the Confederate army, neal New Or
leans. Her mother "a a doctress
and practiced quite extensively
among the poorer classes in the Fell
cianas. The idea of her French ac-
cent has created considerable fun at
New Orleans, says tile correspond
ent of the New York Herald, at the
Potter knowledge of creole dialects.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-07-04

Bro. Williams pretends to be very
much distressed on account of some
wrong assumed TO have been done
by the Democratic Legislature to
the Soldiers Orphans Home at
Xenia. When Mr.. Williams was
holding up both hands for the
needless manufacture of these or
phans and saddling them upon the
country, he wasn't half as much con.
cerned as now. This pretended sym.
pathy now is only for political pur
poses, and his Republican love fol
the soldier is too thin.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-07-04

By bowling O'Conner Legislature
and Discrimination" the office
holders hope to blind the "irrespec-
tive of party" voters to the Presiden-
tial robbery, and to suchdistinguish.
ed rascals as JOHN SHERMAN, STAN.
LEY MATTHEWS, robson and BEL.
KNAPP, SO as to induce them to again
support the contraction and Labor
robbing Republican party.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-07-04
The 45th session of the Congress

The 45th session of the Congress
of the u. S. adjourned on Tuesday
oath ult. Among the many impor7
tant acts passed by it, we enumerate
a few: The bankruptcy law has been
repealed, the repeater to take effect
the first Of September. The Army
bill for 1859 leaves the strength
unchanged, but reduces the allow
ance for quarters and abolishes all
extra allowances. There are to be
no promotions during the year on
the staff, nor on the line above the
grade Of captain. The force on the
Texan border remains, and the posse
comitatus section is added, declaring
that it shall not be lawful to employ
the army as a posse, except where
such employment may be expressly
authorized by the Constitution or
act of Congress. For the navy for
the year ending June Both 1878, a
deficiency appropriation act provides
| 81, 446, 6SS,16 for pay. That of May
4th 1878, for the incoming fiscal year,
appropriates for pay (%active list
: So, 722,875; retired list, $640, 600;
construction and repairs, 1900, 900;
steam engineering, $s0O,0oO; Naval
. Academy, $52,5s0; Marine Corps,
$6l4,000; civil establishment, $780,.
600. After July LIST, there will be
no appointments of clerks or secre.
d taries from civil life; those on {
8 cruise are to continue till the cruise
is ended. On the financial question
g the first act was that passed over the
+ veto February 2Sth, 1878, making
y the silver dollar of 4121 grains
legal tender, except where expressl.
it stipulated by contract. To the In
If ternational Monetary Conference t.
1t establish a bi-metallic standard,
commission has been appointed. Th
act further provided for the issue c
p silver coin. The act of May 31st
s. prohibited the cancellation and re
to tirement after that date of legal ter
ders, and provided for the reissue
notes redeemed or received into tn
he Treasury under law. Ar act approx
lie ed May ID, prohibited the furthe
coinage of the twenty-cent silvt
it piece.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-07-04

The Cleveland Herald, in com
menting on the Ohio Republican
Platform, says that "the resolution
relating to the President probably
meets the exact views of very few
Republicans" that "the Tariff plank
is rather weak. 1t does not assert
the principle of protection as broad
ly as could be wished. In Difference
to the wishes of few delegates from
the Western counties, who lean to
free trade ideas, it was toned down
a good deal in the Committee" The
Republican platform unsatisfactory
and HAYES Administration unsatis,
factory, is it q wonder that the mass
of Republicans do not enthuse2
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-07-04

Gen. Beatty, a "stalwart'' Repub-
lican said to the Cincinnati Consen-
ton. "If you undertake to endorse
the Administration you insure the
defeat of your ticket in October.
Endorsement was attempted and q
sorry success was made of it, but
the defeat of the party in October
will come all the same"
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-07-04

What we want now in the crisis
that is felt by every one, a person
that sy%mpathizes with the people, is
one Of them, and will be adequate tc
the occasion. Such a man we believe
TO be Charles NJ. Anderson.-Green
ollie Journal.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-07-04

When q Republican Congress un-
dertook to impeach ANDY JOHNSON,
Radical ofice-holders didn't cry out
INSTRUMENTATION and revolution
There was no danger of them losing
their teat then.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-07-04

A greenback Republican in Eaton
told US last Saturday, that the Ohio
Democratic platform was his ticket,
and further remarked, 'put your
nominee for Congress on it, and you
are all rightT' Well do it.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-07-04

JOHN P. CHARLES, an old moss
covered, baek-action, front face, De-
mocratic ack-hard-or-soft-mo
ney-or-any thing else-kind-of-a-p
ty-man-to-get-an-% office, wants the
people of this county to elect him
Probate Judge! Well, well, in the
name of the Lord and our Saviour,
amen!
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-07-04
THE DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION,

DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.
The Democratic Convention held
at Columbus on Wednesday, June
Goth, was the largest and most lar
monious body that has convened
there for years. The Convention
temporarily organized by Hon.
A. T. WALLING taking the chair, who
made a very neat little speech. In
permanent organization, General
DURBIN WARD was named for Chair
man, and in assuming the duties of
the place, delivered a very interest
ing and able address, after which the
Convention went into-the business
of nominating a ticket. DAVID K.
PAIGE, of Summit county, received
the nomination for Secretary OF
State; Judge ALEX. T. HUME, of But
Ter county, for Supreme Judge, and
RUSH FIELD, of Riclland county, fol
Member of Board of Public Works
The ticket is an unexceptionablc one.
and considering the good spirit ano
feeling of the whole proceedings Of
the Convention, there is not a shad
ow of doubt of its success by a very
large majority.
The platform adopted is outspok
en- and plain upon all the vitalissue'
of the day, especially the Financ'
and Labor planks. "Gold and sill
yer greenbacks r recogniznd a
money in the platform. No force'
resumption; no locking up of pile
of coin to enforce an infamous act
no increase of the interest-bearin
debt to execute an oppressive stat
ute, thus executing oppression o
further oppression; the complete re
~storation of silver to the place
HELD in u monetary history fou
score years; no banks of issue, bt
the only paper issues to be those
o the Government; in which the re-
right of issue alone inberes: the a.
preciation of the greenback, by eau
= ing the Government that issues it
honor and receive it at par; the st
bility Of the money of the country.
these are the things asked by Il
Ohio Democracy. The Democrat
Southern policy CT Mr.. HAYES, is i
IT dorsed and the country oongratuls
q ed on its adoption. 1t is the be
declaration of Democratic principl
u ever enunciated by the party, al
At the satisfaction it gives is a su
n harbinger of victory. 1t viii
, found on our outside, read it cal
fully, and then hand it to your F
IS publican neighbor.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-07-04

Because John o'Conner stole a
couple ofhundred dollars every body
should vote against the Democratic
party, is the logic of Republican Of
ice-holders and editors. Where is
Belknap and Robeson?
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-07-04

The more you investigate election
frauds, ballot-box stufing, bribery
and perjury, the closer you unite the
Republican party. That is now the
boast of the leaders of that party.
1t is held together by the cohesive
power of public plumber"
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-07-04


The Chicago Inter Ocean is a Re
publican organ. Its heart and affec-
-tions are all bound up or centered in
the Republican party. 1t picked up
the platform of the Ohio Republicans
as adopted by them in State Conven.
ton on the 18th of June in hopes Of
finding in it some bringing declara,
tions" that would have set the party
"aglow' with enthusiasm but it laic
it down with a feeling of sad disap
pointment, and then wrote and print
ed these words:
"We merely confess to a shade o
disappointment that the Republican,
of Ohio, having tried the negative
style of political warfare, did no
come out for the once with such ring
ing declarations as would have Sc
the fires of ancient Republicanisn
aglow, and given the party a shibbol
eth for the coming campaign"
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-07-04

Hayes professions of civil service
reform are now conclusively proven
to be the merest sham. He deserves
no longer to be spoken of as weak,
but honest. He is weak and wicked.
But how could a man who came into
his great Office by Fraud be expected
to administer it honestly?
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-07-04

According to the standard of Re
publican editors and ofice-holders,
the Almighty bestowed capacity only
on Republicans to properly look after
the insane, the blind and the orphans
Queer, amt it?
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-07-04

The Congressional fight in this
District waxeth hot as The time of
the Convention draweth nigh, espec-
ally in Preble county. Here is the
battle ground, and we r viewing it
oyer with pleasure.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-07-04

FEssLER is the name of the sweet
scented Democrat, who gobbled $780,
600 ont Of the Starke county Urea.
spry and skipped into Canada
When will the people learn to change
county officials every term?
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-07-04

INCORPORATED BY LEGISLATIVE ENACTMENT 1852. OPENED IT'S
25rH SCHOOL YEAR UNDER THE SAME PRINCIPAL SEPT. 49, 1877.
Location Isl delightful and justly celebrated for its healhfulness; on the W.
IT r R thu termini ST which areR Racine and Rock Island. A new building
inst comnlemd dorbled the accommodations. tits furnished with modern i'm
rovemepts as urnaces ventilated on the Rutan SYSTEM, than which there is
none better: lighted by gas; baths; hot and cold water furnished on every
floor - FL MEsN&a& s##
Music and Painting, in each of which diplomas are conferred and to
those exceuine ii the last two, medals are awarded. The Collegiate Course is
extended and thorough, The Art Departments ire far in advance OF
similar institutions; the Music Department. alone employs five to seven
professors and Teachers. The advantages afforded arc fully equal to those of
the best Musical Conservatives, while the expenses are very much les.
T. e OCuriON has a prominence in this School rarely given in institutions
of the Kind. 'fSe best Of Teachers employed in this as in other Departments.
Pecuniary Aid Given Those Needing It,
MANUEL L abor given those who would economist EXPENSES. Large dis
counts to daughters o clergymsn and Missionaries. Tuition & rec todaugh,
public schools, TUITION FREES given to one teacher from EACH county in
the State s. s+ -
Rev. ) A. Smith, D. Z, Of Chicago, says: Eve eelw warranted In pronounc-
ing this school, for al the highest purposes of education, zone of the best n u
knowledge. We regard it as unsurpassed in the West, whether as respects tho
righteousness Of the discipline or the substantial value of the Instruction.
II Another says: trThis school stands hep eero o any institution n the West
A Department of Teleeraphy established january, 1879, fur
finished with the latest improved Instruments, and in charge ofan experienced
Operator, affords rareo opportunity for students to prepare for Al pleasant and luc-
ratve business. Aidto procure situations given the thoroughly competent.
For Particulars address,
June27 1881 CARR0IL COUNTY. ILLINOIS.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-07-04

o We are now after a representative
in Congress for this District, and no
other officer. When the time comes
for other public positions of honor
and trust to be filled, it win be prop.
er to discuss them. One thing at a
time.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-07-04

The Presidents friends think the
loss Of Oregon is attributable to
Mitchell, but Mitchell and his friends
think it attributable to the Presi-
dent.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-07-04

This time in Butler county it is
&C. Symmes, appointment iawyerin
Hamilton city, and Mrs. Black, the
wife of the Deputy Sheriff. c. c. S.
left the city for the city's good.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-07-04

The Ohio Democratic platform has
the true greenback ring in it. Eve
ry greenback man in the county can
consistently support it ardthe nomi-
nees.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-07-04

The Republican ring masters of
Preble county told the farmers and
laboring men two years ago, that if
Mr.. HAYES was made President good
times would follow. Every farmer
and every mechanic knows now il
was a lie. Will these men be deceiv4
Ell againi
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-07-04

LIE PINKsToN has gone back on
JoHN SHERMAN. She says she re-
ceived $500 for swearing to her lies.
'Rah for HAYES.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-07-04

ton answered that he had written to
General Wharton, OF Louisville, and
Buford Wilson and others in refer
once to Bristow's candidacy. Wheth-
er he mentioned Harlan's chances or
not he didn't remember.
AUGUST.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-07-04

j We verify believe, after carefully
scanning the columns of the Regis
ter, that Bro. Williams is opposed to
the business of investigation.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-07-04

If Republican country editors don't
like the Potter Committee, what
must be the indignation of such men
as Sherman, Matthews and Hayes?
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-07-04

We want no outside issues brought
into this county to influence the Con
gressional contest. One thing at q
time, gentlemen.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-07-04

1t is the $4,000 office holders, that
are keeping mp the internal clatter
about revolution They r afraid
they will lose their fat places.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-07-04

And now Senator THURMAN and
DURBIN WARD, step upon an Ohio
Democratic greenback platform! A
little more music.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-07-04

Men who hold fat offices, are gen
orally very much opposed to this
sublime sentiment, ''to the victors
belong the spoils."
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-07-04

1t is said that Mr.. Hayes has
reaaiYed about 120 invitations to
attend Fourth of July celebrations.
Hope he will attend as many of them
as possible and tell the people there
assembled what bargains he made
with bribed Returning Boards 50 as
to be eeurfs. TrzPresident.
only yield grea>
md shame-MelD 49, ~
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-07-04

Poor unfortunate 9'Conner! What
a God seld to the ofies-holders and
editors Of the Republican party?
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-07-04

The eastern gold bugs don't like
the Ohio platform. Who the devil
cares out here?
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-07-04

The Republican party Of Ohio is
not very serene. "Beatty d Me"
are ruffiing its waters.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-07-04

LIE PINKsToN and Mrs. jerks
have broad claims o. the Republic
can party for recognition.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-07-04

The RAIDS are generally satisfied
with the testimony of Mrs. jerks,
and express the opinion that she has
e~xonerated John Sherman and de.
molished Anderson. The Baltimore
Gazette takes a different view of the
case, and says that Anderson on the
witness stand produced a number o.
original documents in the handwrit
ing of Stanley Matthews, AID u copy
of a letter to John Sherman, and
contract under seal and duly attest
ed and verified by affidavit, which
documents implicated Sherman ant
Matthews, who we're the confiden
tial agents of Hayes, with the per
%juries and f~orgeries of the electora
fraud in Louisiana. Sherman o.
the 1stand-would not deny the au
thorship of the letter ascribedt TO him
Stanley Matthews dared not com
on the stand to explain the letters i
his handwriting. The authenticit
Of the documents is thus establishe
beyond reasonable doubt. Anderso
tells the story that gives a rations
explanation of those document.
Granted, that his reputation for W
racity is not very good; his evidene
does not rest on his veracity, bt
upon the documents. The docl
ments explain themselves the estal
lished facts, the whole sequence
events, are explained by those doc,
ments. Those are the things fl
John Sherman and Stanley MATTHEW
to explain. What Mrs. jerks has
say is elunde.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-07-04

Gen. LEFEvRE, of Sidney, gave US
a friendly call on Saturday last. The
General is one of those whole-souled
genial gentlemen that it always does
us good to NEE. Co. Stand
ard.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-07-04

Senator TnuRMM endorses the
Ohio platform. How high is that?
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-07-04

= The widows orphans, the soldiers,
the insane, the deaf and blind, will
all be robbed now because they have
passed into the charge of Democrats.
This is the logic of whining office
holders under the Presidential fraud.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-07-04

The Mexican war cloud is gather
ing again.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-07-04

Republicans oaly should fill allthe
offices.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-07-04

Ben. Buffers "bricks" are flying
in the direction of the radical party.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-09-18
Shadows of Coming Events.

The City Executive Committee of the So
cial Labor Party meets tonight
The picnic for st. Andrews Church viii
take place tomorrow at Cook & Thaieis
Grove, in Avondale.
The Veteran Camp Fire of the soldiers sf
the Miami Valley will be held to-morr0E
in Doty's Grove, near Middletown. III
The picnic for the benefit of William II.
Shannon, an invalid stereotypeE, takB
place this afternoon and evening at the
Highland House. Mr. Shannon deserves
the support of his friends, who should moi
fail to be present.
There will be an interesting meeting nj
Bible Chapel, 1S4 Longworth street, this
evening. Addresses by A. D. Goldsmith,
Judge Hilton and Mr.. Swayne, the reformed
son OF the late Judge Swayne of Dayton. q.
Tomorrow evening the Cincinnati Grand
Orchestra Reed and String Bands combined
will give an entertainment at the Beilevne
Music Hall which will be as enjoyable as it
will be unique. 1t is an invitation promen-
ate concert la Julienne, and is the first of
the kind ever given here.
The annual fair for the benefit of st. Ed
wards Parochial Schools will take place
September 23d, at Hibernia Hall. Theirs
will be contest between Messrs Goss aud
Young, candidates for Congress in the Sce-
ond District for rich prize, which prom
ises to make things lively. Nevertheless
a young lady at our elbow says "the Young
crowd will be the biggest, two to one.''