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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1879-07-17


The Cleveland Plain Dealer says:
If there ever was a desperate party
it is the Republican. With inevita-
bic defeat stareing them in the face
the "stalwarts" Of the party rise in
their last ditch and give forth a va
riety of cries calculated to enthuse
their followers up to the doing of
desperate deeds. They propose to
provoke the South into another re-
bellion; they propose to scatter
broadcast lies about the treatment
of the Southern negroes by the
whites, to justify the wholesale
stampeding of the poor ignorant
blacks into States where their votes
can do the most good; they propose
to do everything, no matter how con-
temptible and Infamous, that prom
ises to stem the tide of defeat. The
Rev. George Freeman Clark, Of
Boston, the leading Unitarian divine
of New England, under stands these
Republican tactics. In q recent
lecture he thus pays his respects to.
'stalwart'' Radicalism:
"The Republican leaders call up
the ghost of the rebellion, which
died and was buried some fourteen.
years ago. These issues are moth
ing but ghosts. = But when the
Republican leaders threaten US with
q new rebellion at the South, they
are equally destitute Of any practi-
cal party measures. If our Repub
.lican leaders wish to drive the South
erners back into secession and into
hostility to the United States gov
ernment, they take the best way of
doing it by refusing to believe liz
their sincerity and rejecting their
offers of good will The worst enc
mics of the Union are such Republi-
can leaders as these. If we shall
have a new rebellion they would be
largely responsible for it,"
This is the charge everywhere pre-
ferred against the Republicans, and
Lno one of their opponents has thus
far had the hardihood to attempt its
refutation. The truth of tie charge
is too palpable to be successfully
denied.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1879-07-17

There are over 1000 miles of turn
pike in the Miami Valley, out of T.
lao in the State. Good roads arc
like pavements in a city, adding
twice their cost to the value of ad-
jacent property, besides the comfort
to the public.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1879-07-17

An exchange has complied some
interesting statistics regarding turn
pixies in Ohio. 1t appears that near
ly half the counties in the State re-
port no 'turnpikes whatever. Other
counties have the common roads
only. The Miami Valley is far the
best supplied with turnpikes, and
this advantage tells in the value of
land, has increased the wealth of
farms far beyond their cost. The
following is the distribution of turn
pixies in the Miami Valley as repor-
ted:
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1879-07-17

The Democracy of California unite
with their brethren in Maine in de-
nouncing the Republican party and
its administration for their efforts to
destroy free institutions, and join
hands across the continent in the
battle for free elections. On this is.
sue the Democracy will be united,
and until this issue is settled, all
others must stand aside.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1879-07-17
What the Extra Session Of Congress
has Done.
q Wooster Democrat.
UNITED STATES SENATE CHAMBER,

UNITED STATES SENATE CHAMBER,
WASHINGTON, July Sd, 1879.
Nix DEAR SIR:-The Extra Ses-
sion is at an end. In my judgement,
no session of Congress has eve done
more for the vindication of the prin.
ciples of American liberty. We
have successfully maintained the
principle that the bayonet shall not
control the ballot-box; we have re-
pealed the infamous jurors test
oath; we have provided for impartial
%juries in our Federal Courts, North
snd South; and we have maintained
the principle that the Federal Gov
eminent shall not interfere in the
election of the officers Of the States.
A greater declaration in favor OF
popular liberty has not been made
since the adoption of Magma Charta'
Yours truly,
A. G.. THURMAN.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1879-07-17

The amount of services a man
renders to his party is no more a
recommendation for official honor.
1t is lack of brains and quantity Of
cheek that generally bears off the
emoluments in these days Of power
full statesmanshipI
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1879-07-17

Mr., HAYES ought to write another
s'civil service reform letter. The
treasury clerks at Washington city
are expected to contribute $2500,0o
to the Ohio corruption fund. We
have a law now in Ohio that will
reach for some of thes fellows.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1879-07-17

Whenever a Confederate Briga-
der votes the Republican ticket he
is .foir' and is provided with a fat
office. II makes no difference how
many one-legged. Union soldiers
wanted the place.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1879-07-17

As the candidates of the editor of
the Register were SO d~isastrously sit
down upon by his own party, the
Democracy of this county ought to
consider his astuteness in suggest
ing a few for them. He has taken a
severe lesson in ''fair play" among
aspirants for office.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1879-07-17
For Sale.

1 am authorized by the Union Cen
trail Life Insurance Company, to sell a t
an immense sacrifice, the Wright farm
situate five miles south Of Eaton, con-
tanning 101 acres. No such bargain
a be had in any other real estate in
Preble County. NJ. L. HOLT,
iune16-5 Atty at Law.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1879-07-17

The extract from the Eaton DEM
ocRAT that weekly adorns the head
of the able editorial columns of the
Register, exasperates hundreds and
thousands of Democrats and drives
them into the Republican ranks,
while it gives strength and tone to
the editorial page which contains
the "arithmetic powers" of Mr.. Will
liams.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1879-07-17

The "arithmetic powers" of the
Colonel are being terribly strained
to explain about the appointments
of Confederate Brigadiers and guer-
rillas to fat offices, while Union SOL
diersastand ~shivering out in the cold.
It is too thin.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1879-07-17

eThe honors l court are those
which the people give me-" once said
the patriotic WILLIAM ALLEN. We
wish some of our great statesmen
around here could be noble enough
to cherish the above sentiments.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1879-07-17

It is amusing to e how interest
ed Mr.. Williams is in picking out
good and popular candidates for a
Democratic ticket in this county! 1t
is kind too, and Democrats should
not fail to appreciate it,
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1879-07-17

The 1colored voters are deserving
Foster, too, and it makes Republi-
cans whine and supplicate them.
They are like other men and prefer
Ewing and Rice to stay-at home
patriots like Foster, Calico Char
ley's gone up
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1879-07-17

The editor of the Register is wor-
ried for fear some of the Democratic
fellows who are itching to be candi-
dates, won't get fair play. "Fair
play" is a great jewel with his hon
est political soul since the Ring was
sit down On in this county. We are
afraid the conversion is too sudden
to be sincere. We advise six months
probation.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1879-07-17

Charles Foster did net go into the
army, He was lucky enough to
have five hundred dollars with which
to hire a substitute. It was his
poor neighbor, q shoemaker, with a
family of four small children, who
went in Fosters place and fought
for the Union.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1879-07-17

The Republicans think FosTER
ought 10 be elected Governor of
Ohio, because he remained at home
during the war, speculated in calico
and got rich. The people will think
different. ~
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1879-07-17
notice of Dissolution.

NlHE partnership heretofore existing,
L, and known under the name of
Cook, Miller & ] AXE, grain dealers,
&C., has this day been dissolved by the
voluntary withdrawal of P. Cook. The
business will still be carried on by the
undersigned, at the same place, and by
whom all the accounts will be adjust
ed. Style of firm, Miller & Lake.
JAMES D. MILLER,
iul17-3l JARVIS N. LAKE.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1879-07-17

A report comes from Washington
city that a corruption fund of $780,
600 is being raised for the purpose
of electing Calico FOSTER Cover
nor of Ohio. A committee will be
appointed in Preb.e county to watch
this matter, and will prosecute to
the full extent Of the law any person
who attempts Illegally to influence
voters. Better be careful.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1879-07-17

With an ext confederate Brigadier
in Hayes Cabinet; an ext onfeder-
ate codifying the army rules; an ex-
Confederate guerrilla minister at
Hong Kong, and hundreds of other
ex- Confederates holding positions
under Republican rule, the "bloody
shirt" won't wave in the face of two
true Union soldiers with only three
legs, on the Democratic ticket. I'll
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1879-07-17

BILL CHANDLER says Foster is a
'poor creature" and thinks TAFT
ought to have been nominated. Lots
of Republicans around here think
the same way and will vote in that
line.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1879-07-17

The Seitz Election Law will place
candidates for office upon their mer-
its, as the expenditure of money, or
promise Of reward in any manner to
influence voters, is punishable by
severe penalties. We hear men of
both parties say they will watch the
ensuing campaign with an argus
eye, and have the law enforced when
ever q violation comes to their
knowledge.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1879-07-17

Mr.. Foster has as much right to
go before q Democratic convention
as a candidate for office as Mr. Gould
had to be a candidate for Sergeant
at Arms. We do not agree with Mr..
Foster in politics, but he is a gentle
man in his department and is entitl-
ed to fair ~play.-Register.
Certainly he has; and who in the
devil has said anything to the con
trary?
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1879-07-17
1,799,419 1,792,767

In hat election the Democratic
party polled an absolute majority
over the Republican party in these
six controlling States. This shows
where the strength Of the Democrats
lies, and where the strength of Re-
publican papers is in Icing about it.
Mr.. Williams you are not a success
in mathematics" M
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1879-07-17

just before the sine die adjourn
ment, July LIST, on motion of Senator
Anthony, the United States Senate
unanimously adopted the following
resolution:
ResolUed. That the thanks of the
Senate are hereby rendered to Hon.
Allen G. Thurman for the ability,
dignity and impartiality with which
he has discharged the duties of the
chair.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1879-07-17
M. L. HOLT,
Attorney al law { Notary Public,

Office, I'd story of Sehlenker's BUILD
ing, Commercial row, east Of Court
House.
All legal business entrusted to his
care attended to with promptness.
! iune19. 1879.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1879-07-17

PETER COOPER advises all Nation
ais to vote for EWING and RICE.
Peter has a level head.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1879-07-17
pro tel
Passed April IL, 1879.

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, oHio,
Office of the Secretary of State.
/. Milton Barnes, Secretary Of State Of
the State of Ohio, do hereby certify, that
the foregoing is a true copy of a joint res
olution passed by the General Assembly
of the State of Ohio, on the 18th day OF
April, A. D. 1879, taken from the original
rolls filed in this office.
In testimony thereof, I have
hereunto subscribed my name and
(sEAIl affixed my official seal, at Column
bus. the 18th day of April, A. ID.
1879. MILTON BARNES,
Secretary of State.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1879-07-17

The Republican party has declar-
ed itself in favor Of bayonets around
the balletabox. 1t knows how HAYES
was put into the Presidency.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1879-07-17

The yellow fever has disappeared
in Memphis and the scare about
over.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1879-07-17

Be il Reso,red by the General Assembly Of
the Stutc of Ohio (three-ifths of all the mem
bers elected to each House %concurring
thereinl That propositions to amend the
Constitution of the State of Ohio, be sub
mitted to the electors of the State, on the
second Tuesday of October, A. d. 1878, as
follows. to-wit: That Section two of Article
two, Section one of Article three, and Sec
ton four of Article ten, be so amended as
to read as follows:
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1879-07-17

CoSKIiNe won't come to Ohio for
Foster. Mizzer Chandler won't
come either. That is good for our
whisky.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1879-07-17

If "yellow jack" should strike the
editor of the Okolona States down in
Mississippi, what a calamity it would
be to the Republican party of Ohio?
JEFF Davis and him should be ten
derby watched and at the first ap-
pealance of the malady in that State,
must be transported north at the ex-
pense Of the Republican State Cen
trail COMMITTEES.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1879-07-17

GLovERs Chairman of the Con
g~ressional investigating Committee.
reports astounding thefts in the
Treasury Department, millions hav-
ing been stolen at a time by its Re-
publican guardians. And still the
Republican party is honest and
should be continued in power!
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1879-07-17

It is time for Mr.. HAYES to veto
something.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1879-07-17

The number of political aspirants
in th;s county, who think their
"hleeding country" is dying for their
valuable services, and their innu-
mcrable friends booming for them
to come to the front, is wonderful.
Hevings. how ~consoling it is to be
blessed with plenty of statesmen!
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1879-07-17
JOINT RESOLUTION,

Propositions to Amend
section Two Of Article Two, Section
One or Article Three, and section
Four OF Article Ten of The Constitu-
ton Of the State OF Ohio.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1879-07-17
ARTICLE )

SEC. A. Township officers shall be elected
on the first Monday of April, annually. by
the qualified electors of their respective
townships, and shall hold their offices for
one wear from the Monday next succeeding
their election, and until their successors
are qualified, except Township Trustees,
who shall be elected by the qualified elect
ors in the several townships of the State,
one to serve for the term Of one year. one
for two years, and one for three years;
and on the first Monday of April j n each
wear thereafter, one Trustee b be elected
to hold the office for three years from the
Monday next succeeding his election, and
until his successor is qualified
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1879-07-17
ARTICLE II.

SECTION Q. Senators and Representatives
shall be elected biennially by the electors
in the respective counties or districts, at q
time prescribed by law; their terms of
office shall commence on the Tuesday next
after the first Monday of January there
after, and continue two years.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1879-07-17
FORM OF BALLOT.

AT said election the voters in favor of
the adoption of the amendment to Section
two, Article two, shall have placed upon
their ballots the words, amendment to
Section two, Article two, of Constitution,
Yes" and those who do not favor the
adoption of said amendment shall have
placed upon their ballots the words,
Amendment to Section two. Article two,
of Constitution, Mo-" those who favor the
adoption of Section one, Article three,
shall have placed upon their ballots the
words. "Amendment to Section one, Arti-
Gle three, of Constitution, Yes" and those
who do not favor the adoption OF said
amendment shall have placed upon their
ballots the words, amendment to Section
one. Article three, of Constitution, MOI
and those who favor the adoption Of Sec
ton four, Article ten, shall have placed
upon their, ballots the words Amend
ment to Section four, Article ten, OF Con-
stitution, Yes" and those who do not
favor the adoption of said amendment
shall have placed upon their ballots the
words, Amendment to Section tour, Ar
ticle ten, of Constitution, No" +
me JAMES E. NEAL.
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
JAMES W. OWENS,
President pro tenn OF the Senate,
y MI h--:l 10 1910
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1879-07-17
ARTICLE III.

SEC. 1. The Executive Department shall
consist of a Governor. Lieutenant-Gov-
ernor, Secretary of State, Auditor, Treas
chosen by the electors of the State, at the
place of voting for members of the General
Assembly, and at a time prescribed by law.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1879-07-17
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION,

Proposing an Amendment to Sections
Three and Five, Article F0ur, of the
Constitution. Recognising b Ju-
dietary of the State. 4s5
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1879-07-17
y
ORGAN.
OUR BEST PROPOSITION.
REMEArnERI

We g ref sysn ~ yoa
until aJter rox Mare noroughf9
tested q at your olon home, and
are fully safis1ed hat yols
have . genuine bargain.
II It does not prove entirely
as represented you can ysfsy1s
the same to Ms, we paying the
freisht chs5ses beth uays.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1879-07-17

The Philadelphia L~edger-a neu-
trail paper-says of federal supervi-
sors and deputy marshals: "a great
deal of money heretofore appepria-
ted for their pay has been wasted.
There can be no doubt about that.
The proof of it is at hand here in
Philadelphia, where six or seven
hundred deputies were appointed
for the last November election, with
out a shadow of necessity for them
and supervisors were, in like man
ner, put forward for appointment for
no other reason or necessity except
to secure a part of their pay to exc
out election expenses for precinct
bummers and strikers.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1879-07-17

April ls79-sm.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-12-05
FRENCH OPER A HOUSE.

Again the French Opera House was filed
last night with largo audience to hear
Verdl'a opera OF TN Rallo In Maschera
The performance having ended AZ a late hour
we will have little Is say about IL this morn
ng. and will reserve further talk tin later.
", Miss Singer ~ Amelia was IA usual. highly
utl amatio aud correct in hor Interpretation of
- role.
Miss Berta Rtecl. as Ulriva. appears to
ave attempted role somewhat too low for
her register. and Miss Lancaster made very
graceful Oscar. fetroyoh sang what we will
call the hareRrole Of the frat act very we'll
and the alt ''la credulidad." In tho second act.
with much taste and brio His duet with
Amelia was also very we'll given
Storu was good a. usual. and particularly
dramatic III the ponard scene
The ehorusca were well conducted nartIcu-
lariy that one closing tho magnificent sccue
In the third act, whore Renate recognizes hls
wife.
In fine, all did very VOL. and the publir
was lavish of applause Nrt II seemed ID II
something WAS missing In tho performances
which suffered In 2 measure from n certain
GOODNESS and constraint, AS II 1t was Il ropeti
ton.
aida" will he performed. With Miss singer
as aida" We are informed that sho IL Foo
ognized all over Italy as the greatest expo
nent Of the role Of Aida" and has sung Il
over four hundred times.
This opera will be placed on the stage with
out regard TO expense, and IL said to be tho
finest work 0f Maestro Verdi.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-12-05
wise vro,,,es O, rtvss,.

Tho troubles Uf Russia do moi Soon 60 do
er"aso. lhn 1%ap, who IL known 10 suffer
from The Same malady which carried ava Y
his unen. Alexander l.. n combination " TN
gllah spleen and inripient Rofteniug of the
brain. " growing worse and worse and III
aaid - hDyr refused 10 take part In Tho con
rlaye to he hold by tho great Russian tlipu-
natiata assembled al present IN 81 Peters
oF the GfaTinn Is la n atill moro critical con
dillon. She hns boon suffering from pull
menary diseaae for years past. and hnr doc
fprs ordered her to spend tho winters Mt
Cannes. II appears, however that even tho
climate Of Cannes was moi mild enough for
her THE yepr. and Il removal To Florence waa
Advised, But she proved So weak that the
journey Ind ia he abandoned
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-12-05
THE CABIN EMS REFORM.

The members Of the Cahmen's Association
met last evening at their rooms, No II st.
Charles street, to discuss matters relative t.
their own interests and the public good In
relation to their petition to the City Council
e. permit the suppression Of all night cars
The meeting. was called t. order Mr.. Thomas
st. Clair. president. ia the chair.
committee was appointed to draw up n
tariff Of reduced prices. to report on Saturday
evening. When II will have reported the
tariff will be posted In every cab Of the assoc
citation for the Information OF the public
In the meanwhile the cabmen have decided
to style their association the Cabmons Be-
nevolont Association. and TO reduce prices
dating from this day. Tonight all the cabs
belonging to the association will carry on their
lamps the initials G. Il. A., and the drivers
are all instructed to charge the lowest fares.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-12-05
Thc rets of reter s.oe,e,.

WI take tho following from Tho FushinE
.ionnHf ~ November III. apTapus of Fetol
Goolat, Ct New York city. recently deoeased.
We should not blame That old cow Of tho latc
IGtor E"elct II Hhn assumed n sort Of ex-
elupiveneaa and refused to herd with the com
mon bovine tribe just think Of hei browsing
In pastures worth nvnT 4 .nOe,00n per acre
Aud those hons and turkeys and the CONVEX
antinhnl old gnnhier that used to strut round
that aIiatneratie Chiclton- yard worth moro
than many 2 row Of brown stone fronts How
that old peacock used 10 spread bimself when
tie sun shune. ns tho ancient fntnr stood
th0rn browning corn IT, tho proud bird, and
That paatime growing stale, the queer spool
mon II humanity would 90 down into hle
basement nnl take turn nj his forge mud
nnHlie . horseshoe isnt ono day tho King or
ferrpra eRuo along with his soythe and tho
amateur farmer and mechanic WITS clIt down
leaving his forge aud hls animal pots and his
100 nnh 900 "a sundry relatives, who Will he
likely To- break up the household gods Of tho
lain Peter. and soon the placn waieh know
then ~ well VIII know them no moro ro-
NIlt
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-12-05
MONTHLY REPORT or ARRESTS

Acting Secretary Mobiles. OF Chief Noylnn's
Office. kindly furnishes tho DEMOCRAT with
the following report Of arrests made by tho
city police during tho month of November:
Assault and battery Ia. assault with n dan
perola weapon %, assault With intent to kill
II. assault on policemen y. breach Of trust g.
burglary /. attempting ~ hIibC an officer ,
cruelty to animala Z. cutting and woundtng
with intcut To kill I. cutting and wouuding d
dangerous and auapiaious H. deseI tors t. dis
turning tho peace IT.. drunk 39t, drunk ard
disturbing the peace l1h, 0mheELlcmnnt
q. lighting and disturbing tho peace III.
forgery J, omhczhlcmeut >, exposing person s,
insanity II. insult and abuse =, Interfering
With All officer 4. larceny q. larceny ON sus-
pteion I. malicious mischief 10. muiiny t
uhscene H. obtaining money ny faiae
prntenaes :. perjury 2. pilfering 10.
rtot :, robbery :, running uvor and xii
ling I, running over aud woundng T.
safn k@piug n shopping out 1 atahhing 1.
having stolen goods =, attempted auclde
Rwindling I. shooting ana killing /, shoot
ing and wnundtng !, threats 2O trespaaa q,
Migrants a. violating city ordinances II.
lottery law t. ordinance 52S ~, carving
concealed weapons ~ wit1eaers =, war
rants total, itls, Of which go were males
and 1873 females.
INCIDENTAL REPORTS.
Animals found astray 81. vehicles put In
pound III. accidents reported 10, buildings
found open 30 hurglartcs reported Il. fires Is