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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-05-23
SOUTH CAROLINA.

The fruits of the constitutional
policy of allowing the people ofevery
State to govern themselves and ad-
minister their domectic affairs in
their own way, uadisturbcd by fed
eral ilterference-are little less than
marvellous. The correspondent of a
Massachusetts paper, writing from
South Carolina says: The close of
the year finds everything absolutely
changed The political excitement
which had long kept the State in tur
MOL has disappeared and complete
peace prevails. Thc relations OF The
two races have steadily improved till
a far better feeling is alre ady reach
ed than was ever before known. The
people are working more generally
and energetically, and the universal
testimony of all employers is that
they heave never had so little trou-
BILE with their hands as during the
past year. The Democrats haze had
full control of the government for
twelve months and Republicans are
free to confess that their rights were
never so well guarded. The negroes
find their fears of a new slavery
g%roundless; they see none of theil
rights curtailed, and special pains
taken to devel"p their militia, which
was to be a. once mustered out with
the accession of the Democrats"
1t is anything but creditab!e to q
certain class of Republicans that
they did all they could to prevent
this state of things, that they insist
ed OF prolongiag the Grant policy
which had kept South Carolina and
Louisiana in a turmoil for ten years
and claimed that Chamberlain should
be made Governor of the former
State and Packard of the latter, by
a federal army.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-05-23

Wade Hampton bowed his head
most carefully and smiled approx
ingly when Hayes turned to him il
a public address and said: "Gover.
nor, | am willing to admit that you
and your men were just as patriotic
during the war as were we of the
North" The 18th of June Conven.
ton should indorse, by resolution IN
their platform, this sentiment an
nounced by their President.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-05-23

The May Musical Festival was a
"fat take for the getters up of it,
the net proceeds being about $780,
600, and the average Cincinnasian is
as happy as big blooming sun flow
er e it, but the rural ROSTERS up
this way who paid their 81 10 astand
down in the half a whole half day to
hear the big organ, and then come
home disappointed, have registered
their solemn obligation, that next
year they will see it damned in the
Ohio river, rather than patronize it.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-05-23

The Fifth Congressional District
is the "Banner Democratic District
of the State. In the Presidential
election of 1876 it gave 4,6S5 demo
cratic majority! That is a mighty
big start for'the fellow who gets on
the track.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-05-23

1t will interest Assessors to know
that Attorney-G General Pillars has de-
cided that "the pay of Assessors
must be determined by the act of
April 9th 1873, without regard to
the time they may qualify" The
new law reduced the pay from $3.50
to $500, and Assessors will be oolig-
ed to accept the situation
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-05-23

The loss of MCMAHON as a candi-
date in our District will be a severe
misfortune to Bro. Williams. He had
his scrap book full of notes to get
out posters next fall against him
Send 'em over to Warren, bob.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-05-23

Gould, of the Eaton Democrat in.
timatas as much last week as though
Darke county editors were all thieves
OF course we exclude ourselves but
would advise Gould to move up and
jine the mourners.-Arcanam Visi
tor.
No SIR; we don't believe there is
an editor in Ohio that would steal
We meant to insinuate that there
we're some in Darke county that
could be purchased for either party.
That is all.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-05-23
THE NEW CONGRESSIONAL DIS
TRiCTS

Under the new districting of Ohio
for Congressional purposes the
strength of the two parties in the
several districts may be seen from
the following majorities, which are
based upon the Presidential vote of
Noyember 1878.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-05-23

The best evidence that the leaders
of the Republican party don't believe
themselves that Mr.. HAYES was hon.
estly put into the White House, is
their bitter abuse and opposition OF
all efforts to investigate the louisa.
ma and Florida elections.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-05-23

The Democratic State Central
Committee which met in Columbus
on last Thursday, fixed upon Colum-
bus as the place, and Wednesday,
June 26th, as the time for holding
the State Convention.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-05-23

SIS there no dark horsein the Re
publican stable:" asks the Harris
burg Patriot. Yes, there is a very
troublesome and a very dark one in
the White House stable.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-05-23

Where is the Republican willing
to carry the banner of that defunct
organization through the Fifth Con
gressional District next fall, to glori-
GUS defeat2
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-05-23

We regret to be crowded out of
dear JOHN McMAHoN's close District.
1t is no fun for US to go into a Con
%gressional fight with four thousand
of a start! Well probably go over
into the Second where there is only
seoentg-foe, and help BANNING to
beat Tom YOUNG.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-05-23

1t has been generally supposed
that Bob Ingersoll was "past pray
ing for" but it seems that the grad
uating class of the Woman,s College,
at Binghamton, have some hope of
him, as they have resolved "to pray
for his conversion to religion and
common sense"
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-05-23

The Republican party having sto-
len the Presidency goes into the com
ing campaign rent into factions with
quarrels over their ill-gotten booty,
while the Democrats enter on the
canvass united and harmonious. I'm
der. such circumstances the Demo
Gratis are reasonably sure of success.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-05-23

The seat of JOHN O'CoNNER, the
Democratic member from the Sol
dier's Home, and representing Mont
gomery county in the Ohio Legisla-
ture, was declared vacant on the last
day of the session, by a vote of 6s
yeas to Is nays. And thus Mr.. O'Con-
ner is turned into retiracy and dis
grace. The ''way of the transgressor
is hard"
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-05-23
From the Dayton Daily Democrat.
THE TAX ON TOBACCO.


From the Dayton Daily Democrat
THE TAX ON TOBACCO.
The Republicans Almost Unani
naousty Agaiast Redachg IT.
Their Old Sectionaltsm and Hos
tility to the Agriculturat Interests
of the Vest and BouM Tllustrat
ed 49,
The hostility of the Republican
party to Western as we'll as South
ern interests was made most mani
fest in the vote on the bill for the re-
'duction CT the tax on tobacco and
cigars, en- the sixth day of May.
The Committee on Ways and
Means reported a bill reducing the
tax on Manufactured tobacco from
"a to Is cents a pound, and on cigars
from Sc to SIS per thousand. AS the
bill came in on a motion to suspend
the rules which requires two thirds
it did not pass, although it received
a majority of fve--the vote being
100 yeas to 115 nays.
W. have made an analysis of this
vote for the benefit of our growers
and Manufacturers. Ofthe 120 votes
for the reduction la were Democrat
ic AMI only 6 Republicans. These
six Republican votes came from Mis-
souri,, 2 (Ittner and Metcall J; South
Carolina, 2 (Rainey and Smalls, both
colored); Virginia, L (Jorgensen);
and North Carolina, l (Brogden). Oh
the lis votes against the reduction
of the tax 101 were Republican and
IA we're Democratic. Of these Ia
Democratic votes against reduction.
l only was from the West and l from
the South. The remaining II were
from the East.
1t is a significant fact that wher
Eastern interests are concerned, Of
the imposition of burdens upor
Western products, Eastern men gen
orally manage to combine withou'
respect to party. But when a pro
position is up for the benefit of West
ern interests, Western Republican
permit themselves to be led by tn
nose by the Eastern magnates of TIL
party.
Not one Western Republican voteC
!, for the reduction. Not one Repub
~lican from the State of Ohio votet
for reduction. All voted against tn
great interest in our State-whicl
had suffered by the high rate of tax
alton. Every Democrat from Ohio
who was present, voted for the reduc
tion.
1t will be remembered that Repub
lican Congresses have uniformly in
creased the tax upon tobacco and eli
gars. The last day that a Repuhli
can Congress sat-March Sd, 1877.
the tax was raised from twenty cent
to twenty-four cents ON m~anufactuI
ed tobacco, and on cigars from S. t
Sc a thousand. This action had
deleterious influence on the produc
ton and the manufacture. But it
influence was worse on the cigar
maker. AS a generaErule the mai
n~facturer was unable to impose thi
additional tax on cigars upon tn
consumer. He was therefore CON
pelled-at least so it was given our
' and was probably true-to reduc
the wages of his hands. There ar
plenty of cigar manufacturers a
over the country who know thes
statements to be facts from sad e1
~perience; and it is said that the gres
| New. York strike arose out of thi
ill-advised law.
i We call the attention of the peopl
: of the State of Ohio to the record {
j the tTo parties on this importar
c subject. Ohio raises 100000
pounds of tobacco. Under lowe
taxes she raised for many years SO
, onO non
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-05-23

The Ohio Legislature adjourned
until the 7th, day Of January, 1879,
when it will have another hitch at
the law making business for Ohio.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-05-23

There is some point in the satiri-
cal remark of a Georgia newspaper,
shat the greatest Southern outrage
at present is the happy and prosper.
Gus condition of the colored people
under Democratic rule"
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-05-23

If the Republicans would have had
control of the Ohio General Assemb-
lythis year, a bill to tax church prop
erty would have been passed. Re-
member this fact.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-05-23

OF course the Republican journals
will all howl about the re-districting
of the State. Bro. Williams will he
heard in the choir. He is sweet on
anything the Democrats do.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-05-23

alien BILLY ALLEN" of Darke
will not be a candidate now as much
as he was in this District. The big
Democratic majority will likely cool
off his Congressional aspirations.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-05-23

Which will you have the Virginia
Moffett punch, the Ohio Bell punch;
the Mrs. Hayes Claret punch, orthe
regular old whisky punch2
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-05-23

If O'CoNNER had bot been in the
Ohio Legislature, we know a country
editor who would have been up a
stump for political'capital.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-05-23

OCoNNER willturn lecturer. Will
HAYES do the samc when his seat is
declared vacant?
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-05-23

If the Republicans believe Mr.
HAYES carried Florida and louisa
ma honestly, why is it they oppose
an investigation so bitterly2
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-05-23

We now shake hands 'sacross the
bloody olasmn with the Democracy
of Auglaize and Mercer. Solid Dem
ocratic.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-05-23

The untaxed bondholders in the
East are>delighted with our prospect
for an abundant harvest. They say
that with q large crop in the Western
States Specie Resumption can be
easily reached by the 1st of January
next. Or il other words, the farm
ers are to be feeced; and they will
be better able to stand ii if they
have good crops.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-05-23

Republican editors are in agony
over o'Conner. There is one in
Preble county.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-05-23
The old fourth congressional dis

The old fourth congressional dis
trict, which was composed of Mont
gomery, Warren and Butler county
is carved into the new fourth district.
This is the famous district which
sent Lewis D. Campbell, Robert
Schenck and c. L. Vallandigham to
congressional Meas.
You are mistaken. The District
that sent these. gentlemen to Con-
gress was composed of Montgomery,
Butler and Preble. Warren was not
in the District.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-05-23

The Grand Jury of Butler county
has indicted JOHN B. TrTUs for per-
jury. Rock the cradle, Johnny.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-05-23

1t is said Mr.. HAYES is becoming
restless under the passage of the re-
solution TO investigate.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-05-23

The Cincinnati Gazette has a
Wahle of libel suit entered against
it. Elk ostra ster WAHLE done it.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-05-23

w are forGen. MORGAN for Chair
man of the Democratic State Cen
trail Committee.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-05-23
HAYES ought to resign.

The Republican measure to tax
churches didn't PASS the Ohio Gen
eral Assembly.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-05-23

Take the DEMOCRAT.
Smyrna times., 1878-06-19
WE MUST HATE A RIVER.

Friends and fellow citizens, Icfaye your best atten
ton, 1@
To matters of importance-vhich I'm now about to
mention.
The water course now calld Duck Creek-improve
ments sadly need
And if we all join heart and hand-in time we must
succeed. Ia
Our members sent to COngreE who help to make
the laws b
Must be made to understand this thing-and help
along the cause.
We need assistance in this cAse-asSiStance of the
Nation
And with our members help Wen get good appro-
priatiOn.
What constitutes a river-Ar'Mlmt makes it but a
creek u.
The rule whereby to draw'thC Aine-is very far to
seek Aa
Then throw away the creek asgce-ai,d let rs have
river, ~.
Or agitate and delve and striye--if needs be-aye,
forever.
Ills only by comparison-that things are great or
small,
So wc'll have little rivcr-and won't have creek at
all
With liberal grant from Congress-we can have a
noble stream.
Wen make it wide and deep and straightforward
the widest DEAN
By being straighteAd out you'll ind-'twn keep the
channel deeper, =
And if it does cost more at frstwill in the end be
cheaper. ~
Next comes a Cnstom House of course-for this new
port of entry
And good fat places will spring p-for patriots of our
country
Much allow viii be wanted-to grease shipbuilder's
ways,
For our shpwrights will be busyand be kept so, all
their days.
Many buildings will be wanted-and mechanics al
must thrive, H&
And real estate will 90 right up-and make us fee
alive
Then friends and fellow cizens-just keep the ball
| rolling -
And don't sit down and grunsan groan-or raise
dreadful bowling
! The matter now is in your hRnds-sO do not shrnl
| orpalter-
Just push ahead and ne cr say de-nor in your dnt
fnltcr.
SMYRNA, DEL. 5. +. {.
Smyrna times., 1878-06-19
The Peninsular Railroad War.

The contest between the p. W. & B. Railroad Co.,
and the Old Dominion Steamship line for the carry
trade of the lower part of the Peninsula says the Mil
ford Nclus still continues The former company, how
ever instead of competing for the Lewes and Reho-
both trade by the construction of the branch road
from Dover down the east side of the Peninsula to
Rehoboh via Frederica Milford and Miltonis prepar
ing to strike big lick in another place This time 1t
IS lower down the Peninsula, and for the oyster and
the potato trade of the lower counties of Maryland
and Virginia.
The present terminus of the Old Dominion Com
pany's line is at Franklin. on Chincoteague Sound,
and this gives to them the immense oyster trade OF
that locality. Of this trade the p w. b. is deter
mined to have her share at least and with this view
it is now at work to extend its lines from Pocomoke
City on the Pocomoke River to the Sound and
thence down the Peninsula to Cherry Stone, fifty miles
below The two lines now run down the Peninsula
nearly parallel and are only about twenty miles
apart at the farthest places not more than six
teen miles apart and if this enterprise is carried
out the two lines will together at Chncoteague
| The p W. & b. Co. is now at work. through its
agents to bring about the immediate construction OF
this work from POcomoke City to the Sound, dis
ance of only twelve miles and this is to be done this
if possible, that the Philadelphia company
can share the oyster trade of the next winter.
RR- For additional County and STATE HenIs, second
| page.
Smyrna times., 1878-06-19
C0zI21lV UnH State Items.

The Cecil Democrat thinks two tons of white lead
will paint the whole State of Delaware.
The Bredklratcr Light suggests that the Peninsula
Press Association hold a meeting at Lewes on the
9th Of July.
Henry Davis Esq. has taken out letters of admins
tration upon the estate of the late Joseph West of
Mddletown.
The Lord property, near Blackbird is advertised at
SherifFs sale. 1t will be offered at Maxwells hotel
Middletown. on Thursday the 9th inst.
GOING INTO THE MNIsrRY-Daniel NJ Bates, jr.,
son of exChancellor Daniel N. Bates of Wilmington,
is about entering the ministry Of the Protestant Eps
cOpal Church.
REHoBoTH EXCURsIoN.-The management at Reho-
both have decided to make their annual excursion to
Rehoboth Beach, on Thursday, June y. Tho entire
route will be rail.
The directors of the Kent County Agricultural
Society have awarded the contract for building the
Grand stand at the fair grounds, to Mr. Peacock Of
Sudlersville, Nd, at Si8j.
The Brandywinc Summit Camp Meeting always 50
largely participated in by the citizens of Delaware
and Pennsylvania, will this commence on the
9Th of August and continue eleven days.
To TEACHERs.-A summer course for teachers will
be given at Delaware College commencing theS Sth
of July. Those interested take notice. Address W.
H. Purnell, L. d., President, Newark, Del.
A raspberry festival will be held in the grove at
Union NJ. E. Church, APPOINTMENTS Circuit on the
evening of the 25th, and afternoon and evening of
the Goth instant Proceeds for the benefit Of the
church.
Mr.. John NJ. Ford, proprietor Of the Bayard House,
Dover, went to the Wilmington races on Wednesday,
and came back minus of pocketbook and SO be-
sides valuable papers. Some light-fingered gentry
| were on the r&ce-ground hence Mr.. Fords loss
| DeidWdrcdR.
| APPROPRRIAToY5.-The Civil Service Bill reported
Friday last to the House Of Representatives, has
among other matters an appropriation for Dover, d
$1,000 to finish the new postoiice. The DoGUdIedl
calls for the immediate laying of new pavement il
| front Of the building.
Smyrna times., 1878-06-19

THE EFFECT OF SCANDAL-MoNGERING on
CHHDREN.-One of the greatest defects Of
this age is the fastness Of our boys and
girls. And every bit of it is traceable back
to the homes, where idle news-carrers drop
in continually, and are permitted to unfold
their budget Of gossip and scandal. Chill
dren hear more than is ever believed, and
the winks, mods and hints that they catch
at intervals excite their curiosity, and to
satisfy this chances are not wanting But
to prevent betraying what they hear, they
also learn to be very sly, so that, in time,
they are able to build block houses, make
kites, or even to pretend to study their
lesson, and yet hear every world that is
said. 1t is q wonder that, by the time the
reserve and purity Of the mothers mind is
worn out, the daughter Is in just the same
condition, with this difference that, while
the mother has family ties that serve as
check, and has the judgment of maturer
years, the daughter is hampered by none
Of these, so that, as she stands on the thres-
hold of life, she is like a boat tossed out
upon the sea without pilot, save her own
desire, and the crew, instead of being all
good influences Of the past, are just the re-
verse. 1t will be a miracle if she sails
through safely, and if she should sink we
must accept the penalty, and know that it
is the work of our own hands. Can't we,
from this day, shut out all gossip's scandal
and low stories from our homes? Do not
tolerate it, and if any one insists upon en-.
tertaining you on these subjects, do what
you would do were they offering you poison
-Chtcago Tribune.
Smyrna times., 1878-06-19

The SCISSORS GRINDER.--A scissors grin.
der in London, who had led a very sinful
life, was induced to attend Messrs Moody
and Sankey's meetings. The singing had
a great attraction for the man, but when
re heard Mr.. Moody pleading with sim
ners to be reconciled to God by faith in
our Lord Jesus Christ, the power of the
truth melted the man into deep contrition
for sin. He became changed man. His
life gave clear evidence of this. He now
felt anxious for the spiritual welfare of all
around him. To the boys and girls who
often came and watched him grinding a
knife or scissors, he always had kind
word ready. The good man lately had a
little box placed at the side of the wheel,
in which he keeps supply of tracts.
When men and women come round him
he usually gives them some good whole
some advice and ends by politely asking
their acceptance of one of the silent mon
tors. God bless all such earnest and self
denying workers amongst the industrial
classes. May their number be increased
| They are needed.
Smyrna times., 1878-06-19

Three lives for life is the ratio which
Pennsylvania justice seems to have cipher
ed out During the last eighteen months
fifteen Mollies have been hanged at Potts.
vile, Mauch Chunk and Bloomsbury: five
for the murder of Yost, three each for the
murder of Rea and Jones, and two each for
the murder of Powell and Sanger The
average is three executions per murder.
The Sheriffs have become quite expert in
choking men to death. The execution of
Donnelly at Pottsville, last week, is
spoken Of as remarkably clean job, the
pulse of the doomed man ceasng to beat
in 91 minutes.