The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1879-08-05

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aT A GRAND OVATION. IS Il
> General Thomas Ewing arrived here
this evening at 8 o'clock, and was ten
dered one Of the grandest, livest and
most enthusiastic ovations that ever
greeted . public man In this section oi
tie country. There we're - ~ q
IMMENSE, DELEGATIONS
here from all the surrounding cities and
towns, accompanied by several bands Of
music, The town ywas profusely decora,
ted with bunting and lanterns. Main
street was eorgeously illuminated, and
there we're fireworks, honfires, and one
general big hurrah. Wosg oii
The Democratic clubs formed in pro-
cession and met ~ ans 4gl
oHIo's NEXT GOVERNOR
at the depot, and, amidst the wild and
prolonged piaudits of the people, escort.
ed him to his elegant mansion on the
corner Of Main and High streets. Here,
as soon as the distracted and enthusias-
tic multitude could be called to order
Judge Silas H. Wright advanced snd de-
livered beautiful and pointed welcome
address, after which Gen. Ewing was
introduced, and as his majestic and
commanding form rose 10 view
. THE VERY wELKIN RANG
with the delighted cries, of the admiring
populace. Qniet was finally restored
and General Ewing addressed the multi
tude in speech replete with sense, pat
riotsm and eloquence. ia5lgHs
As Mr.. Ewing retired, another tremen.
dious cheer went up from the people.
The bands struck up spirited pieces and
for a time the scene bsfIled description.
Frank Mckinney, Chairman of the
Stale Executive Committee, next claim
ed attention, and in brief speech be
showed up the Republican party and
their nefarious schemes in the most
glowing colors, paying superb tribute
to General Ewing and handling Citizen
Foster after the most vigorous and ex-
fhilaratiug fashion, sfeae sssa8 .a E. 8sd{
8 There wasa 8 very cheerful scene after
the speeches, With music aud fireworks.
79 GENERAL RwiKa's SPEECH.
Ny Neighbors and Friends:
| acknowledge with peculiar pleasure
and gratitude this cordial welcome home.
It would be insincere 10 me 10 say that
/ do not regard il as intended in part
as personal compliment; but its spe-
cial significance is that in this great cit
adel OF Democracy, the upper Hooking
valley, the garrison is early astir with
preparations for the impending conflict.
The two chief parties which claim the
suffrages Of the people of Ohio this fall
fairly represent the n.tional parties Of
which they are important divisions. The
Republicans, though not as outspoken,
perhaps, here in Ohio on the questions
of finance and free elections as in the
Eastern States, reflect the average senti-
ment of the whole party; the party
throughout the country, as is shown by
every vote in both the Senate and the
House ON every phase OF those questions.
The struggle, therefore, in Ohio this
year is between the dominating ideas Of
the two great opposing parties on the
uppermost questions of the day; and
chiefly to this fact is due the great mo-
mentum Of influence which is everywhere
conceded TO II. a r@Aaan
The Republicans party enters the car
vass claiming 10 have administered the
Government economically, reduced the
interest on the, public debt, and estah-
lished specie payments; and confidently
demands new lease Of poweras pub
lie benefactor.
REPUBLIeAN ECONOMY.
Let us see which Of the Two parties is
most entitled to credit for economy in
public expenditures. The Democracy
for four yeats past has held the House
of Representatives, which controls the
appropriations Of public money; and in
that time the appropriations Tor the ex.
penses OF the Government, crclus;oe Of
interest on tie public debt, have been
1904. $4,000. For the four years pre-.
ceding, during which the Republican par
ty controlled. The appropriations, the
same expenses amounted to S699, ,339, :
900; so that the control OF one branch
Of Congress by the Democracy for these
four years has saved the people SS4,-
100000, being an average Of over S2l,-
100000 a year. Since June 80, 1896
the people have paid S4,3ll 100000 in
Federal taxes, and out Of that vast sum
but s52S, S,000,0 600 have been applied tc
the principal of the public debt. If III,