davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1880-10-12
on the War Claims Let
Detroit Free Prbss.

Detroit Free Prtss.
He has met the Southern claims ques-
ton 80 fully and conclusively that there
lis no further room for the discussion OF
it.
Norfolk Landmark, Sept. 30, 1880.
self.interest, the prtmum mobile ofthe
masses Of mankind, is as strongly en-
gayed at the South as at the North in
guarding the Treasury. And thus it
happens that the letter of our great lea.
der has been so cordially approved on
this side Of the Potomac. When he is
President. he will give us an honest and
economical administration, and nowhere
in the republic will he he more cordially
supported in guarding the treasury than
in the South.
Kansas City (Mo) Times.
II our Republican friends would 90
honestly to work and study out this
"Sopthern claim" in all it's bearing, they
would readily see that it is not from The
South inroads on the Treasury are to he
fea' ed, but from the North. There to-day
is the ownership of these claims. To-
dav the solvency Of the whole country
inevitably dependent on Democratic su-
premacy.
Vicksburg Herald.
"A vast majority of the Southern peo-
pie are utterly opposed to entertaining
these claims. The Soulh will be entire
ly content il she is insured against the
return OF rule of incompetence, ras-
cality and cowardly tyranny such as she
was once forced to endure.
Providence Journal, Republican.
/. General Hanccck's letter in regard to
The pay yment of Southern war claims and
pensions for rebel soldiers is explicit and
emphatic.
Cincinnati Enquirer.
The burial OF seciionalism is the hope
OF commercial and industrial pursuits.
1t Is the beacon light Of prosperity.
These sectional lies are poured upon the
country only on the eve OF an election.
These liars are the enemies OF this city,
the enemies Of this country, the enemies
of the state. the enemies OF the republic.
We ask for permanent pacincation IN the
name and for the sake Of the industries
Of this country, and We insist that per-
manent pacification cannot be secured
by rewarding sectional lies at the ballot
box
Cincinnati Commercial, Republican.
We are glad TO see General Hancock 3
letter on the Southern claims, and we do
not propose to question bis sincerity or
the suttlciency Of the letter upon very
material points.
Chicago Times, Independent.
Day after Gay the bugaboo Of South
ern claims was presented until the loyal
editors grew Indifferent to all consisten-
cy on the subject. One day they would
say the claims fled amounted to ten NIL
lions; upon another day the number had
increased according to their calculations
to len billions. They would fling in ci-
pliers with the utmost recklessness, and
day after day their articles would asser:
that Hancock wouldn't dare TO express
himself upon that subject. In mis- own
time he has expressed himself with un-
mistakable emphasis.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1880-10-12
Hon. F. p. Devices Declares for
Hancock.

PHlLADELPHIA, Pa. Oct. 5.-Hon. F..
P. Devices, National Greenback Labor
nominee for Judge OF the Supreme
Court of Pennsylvania, to-day sent to
Chairman Watson. Of the State Commit.
tee, letter declining the nomination
on the ground that he does not propose
TO be sold out to the Republicans bv
General Weaver. Mr.. Devices will
start to Columbus tc morrow to stump
Ohio for Hancock.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1880-10-12

S"Gen. Hancock has not yet had
time 10 write letter giving his views
upon the subject of rebel war claims, 3
matter which Is Of vital interest to every
taxpayer in The country" Monroe Ga
sette, Sept. a. ;.
Ard still YOU have "not ye. had time
to publish HANcocK's letter 'upon the
subject OF rebel war Claims" notwith-
standing the fact that two numbers OF
your paper have appeared since the let
ter was given to the public. Come,
now, it is ga matter rhich is of citat aa-
serest to every taxpayer IN the country"
and OF course, many OF your readers
being taxpayers, they will be anxious
10 see ii.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1880-10-12
The Southern War Claims Bugaboo.

New York Herald, Independent, Sept. 25, so.
General Hancock has, we trust, laid
another Of the sham ghosts Of the can.
vass. A Democrat in Cincinnati wrote
him that Republican journals. as well as
stump speakers, were making . point in
Indiana and, Ohio about the payment of
rebel claims. General Haucock's reply,
which We print elsewhere, ought TO dis.
pose Of this nonsense, but we do not
suppose It will. It Is apparently an
important part Of the Campaign tbun
der" in the West and too valuable 10 be
laid aside on SO slight refutation as q
letter from the Democratic candidate.
We can see, too, that any voter who is
silly enough to believe that il the Demo.
Gratis should get into power they would
at once proceed 70 cut their own throats
BY depicting aae Treasury for a lot of
claim agents. most OF them Republi.
can politicians, will not BE- moved
from his fears even by General Han
cock's frank and explicit declaration.
We are glad to see that he thinks 1t
time to stop the payment even of So
called loyal war claims, fifteen years az
ter the close of the war, at least without
the severest scrutiny. The whole war
claims business is frsnd. Mr. Clark
son Potter brought into and passed
through the House, too or three gears
ago. a sensible bill referring all so cal
:ed loyal aoar claims to court of claims,
to be there dealt scith, BUT REPUB-
LICAN OPPOSITIONS IN THE
SENATE DEFEATED THIS
VERY MUCH NEEDED CHELK
ON FRAUD, and accordingly Con-
gress is ;siill vexed at every session
with war claims, mostly by Northern
agents to pretended loyalisis.
"The government can never pay
debt, pension or reward OF any sort"
writes Hancock, for waeing war upon its
own existence. To propose 1t would be
an insult to the intelligence and honor
OF our people. When rebellion was
Crushed the heresy OF secession in every
form and in every incident went down
forever. We move forward, not back
ward" and he adds II President be
would "veto all legislation which might
come before me providing for the con.
sideia.ion or payment of claims of any
kind for losses or damages by persons
who were in rebellion, whether pardoned
or not"
That seems to be enough on that
head; and we trust the "eXigencies Of
the canvass" are not so pressing on the
Republicans in the West but that they
can now afford to obey the dictates Of
common decency and drop this "rebel
war claims" business TO pursue it fur
ther would only show that they are
very badly frightened about the election
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1880-10-12
Another Accident Avoided.

AS DR.. SWEET was walking down the
track for exercise yesterday evening he
discovered some stones piled up on one
of the rails a, this end OF the first tres.
tie. Somebody will get in t,ouble il they
are not careful. BY the way, the Doctor
has one OF the finest Window Fasteners
that has ever teen seen in this. place. In
our opinion, and that OF our hest build
ers, It will take with the people like hot
cakes. He tells us. he wants . salesman
for Antioch and some other points.
Good winter emplOymeut;aEtf
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1880-10-12
THE VOICE Of THE SOUTH.
Unqualified Endorsement of Gen.
HancOck's Letter in Relation to
"Rebel War Claims"

New York, October 5.-Tbe follow.
ing are among the expressions Of South.
ern opinion relative to Gen. Hancock's
letter on "war claims" received Ivy the
National Democratic Committee. =
"MERIDIAN, MISS General Hancock s
letter on Southern war claims meets the
warmest approval Of Mississippi Demo-
ciats. They have no desire and no ex
pcctation Of receiving any pay st any
time from any part for their losses.
They despise those who have presented
such claims, for nine out OF ten OF them
commit perjury in making oath that
they gave no aid or comfort to secession,
and they
DESERVE NO CONFEDERATION FROM NORTH
OR SOUTH.
1t is neither consistent withthe interest
nor feelings Of Southern Democrats
that any such claims should be paid.
No sane man could expect payment from
or through General Hancock. though he
had said nothing on the subject. ! re-
peat tive want no pay. II Radical
politicians of the north will cease per-
scouting and misrepresenting us, and
thus allow Us fair chance in the race
of progress, we will repair our own for
tunes with our own hands.
81 w. JEWELL,
"Chairman Dem. Erecutire Committee. y
FURTHER EXPRESSIONS OF OPINION.
S D. Lee, late Lieutenant General in
the Confederate Army, and now Presi-
deLt OF the State Agricultural ana Me-
chanical College Of Mississippi, says:
"Hancnck's letter on Southern war
claims is approved. All know his rec.
ord. He spoke as an honest man. with
no aa,tering, just what We knew his
views were"
Z. A. O'NeiIl, Democratic Elector for
the State at large OF Alabama, says:
General Hancock's letter on South.
ern war claims is approved by the peo.
pie OF Alabama. The Fourteenth Amend.
ment forbids the payment Of such
claims"
Locke Houston, Chairman of the
Monroe County Democratic Executive
Committee. and R. o. Reynolds, State
Senator OF Mississippi, writes:
General Hancock's letter on South
ern war claims receives unq ,slified and
universal applause in Mississippi"
E. Richardson, the
CoTroN-PLANTER IN THE WORLD,
and one of the largest manufacturers in
the South, writes from Jackson, Miss.
General Hancock's letter is earnest
ly Endorsed by ns. Southern war claims
have never met with any favors."
+. G. Barr, Democratic Elcctor for the
State at large of Mississippi, writes:
81 have never heard man in Missis-
sippi say or intimate that the Southern
war claims should be paid. It is deem
ed by every body too foolish and i'm
probable, to contemplate; and the as
sertion Of General Hancock that no
measure OF that kind would receive bis
is universally and cordially in
dorsed by the people of the State"
VIM. L. Hemingway, Chairman Of the
State Democratic Conservative Execu.
tive Committee, writes:
mississippi applauds and indorses
Hancock's letter on Southern
Clsims."
Hon. J. n. Stone Governor Of Missis-
sippi, writes:
"Hancock's letter on Southern War
Claims is universally approved by the
people OF Mississippi"
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1880-10-12

1t was announced here last week
that the election for Directors Of the
Bellaire, 4, Southwestern would take
place In Woodsiisld on Wednesday. the
18Th Heretofore notice, by publica-
ton. has been given the stockholders OF
the time and place. hut this year it looks
very much like the Managers in Woods
field we're not anxious for many Of the
stockholders to attend, therefore The no.
tice by publication was not given. 1t
might he that the Directors are afraid
OF their votes, and would rather have
them know OF the time for holding the
election after it has passed. Last year
q notice was inserted in this paper on
Sept 23i, that the election would take
place on Oct. 9Th Tnis year the Man.
ayers here let the people OF Woodsdeld
know on the s h that there will he an
election on October 18th Their action
bear the ear marks of fear.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1880-10-12
The Office Holders Rampant.
From the New York Sun, September 3

From the New York Sun, September 30.
Secretaries, comptrollers, auditors,
chiefs of divisions, clerks and messen-
gers are already leaving Washington in
swarms 10 take part in the elections OF
Indiana and Ohio. They form the tight
wing of the grand army of retainers,
who are made to contribute of their pay,
to vote, ard to shout for the regulation
ticket. Their first duty is to sustain the
administration. Their second duty is
10 draw the highest possible salary, and
to do the least possible work Their
third duty is to denounce the Democrats,
and at present to proclaim Hancock
traitor.
These regular partisan troops will he
absent from the capital until after the
18th Of October. receiving full pay all
the time and without any deduction for
the lost weeks from the month Of hOli-
day allowed in every year. They are
going on a political frolic at the expense
Of the working people with the sole OBJ
ject OF striving TO keep themselves and
tnetr employers IN ONCE.
All over the country more than hun.
dred thousand Office holders are active
ly engaged in efforts to prolong the
present misrule. and 10 perpetuate the
party of extravaganza and corruption
in power, Their hot zeal is obtruded
Extensively everywhere, and the people,
who are their masters, are treated "a
servants under the orders OF the crew
who stole the presidency and are now
running this government as close cor
poration.
These are the specimens of civil ser.
vice reform in whose behalf the Repub-
lican machine is now worked, with cry
of the dire effects to follow a change of
administration by which they might be
made to work for living, instead of
pIundering the Treasury. We are not
sorry they have shown their hands this
time.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1880-10-12

~ HEALTH AND IAppINEss.-It is
(oDA strange that parents will permit
WL% their children to suffer from worms
~ when they can be relieved without
taking na,iseous medicines. refer to
that Pleasant. Safe and Certain Remedy
Patterson's Worm Strup-which is sold by
all dealers in medicines. .'Children cry for
it." - ccnt,.
Fold by J. T. JUDKINS, Woodsfeld, Ohio.
I, a. PATTERSON, Prop'r, st. Clairs-
vile, Ohio.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1880-10-12

EEThe Democrats of Seneca town.
ship doomed on the 9th inst. A fine
pole was raised and speeches were made
bv Judge r. K WALTON and JoHS z.
SrRIaas, ESQ The number OF voters
present Was large and every man OF
them will attend the election to day.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1880-10-12
WANTED.

Every man. woman and child. to know that
JACOB REINHERR keeps constantly on hand
full stock of Candies. Confectioneries, Canned
Fruits. Toys. Bologna Sausage, Cheese, Cakes,
Pies. Bread, Tobacco and Cigars, which he sells
at living rates. He also keeps the celebrated
Summerfeid Flour for sale. Give him call.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1880-10-12
CATTLE MARKETS.
wheeling Live s,ock rIarke

wheeling Live StOCk Market.
Hogs-Ma;ket lively at 4 1890 90
per hundred in prime packing, lots.
Sheep 00@3 So
Caltle-This market is fair at present,
cattle plenty We quote young cattle,
from SOC to 600 lbs at 2t@3c; bulls
2@2ac; 600 to 900 lbs 3@34c; 900 to
1000 lbs, 3@3ac. Cattle offered at
present are native.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1880-10-12

SHEERY HUaHEs, Of Wayne town
ship, left specimen Of sorghum molas-
ses at our Office last week They are
light colorei and have mild taste, en-
,irely different from the most OF that
article brought to this market for sale.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1880-10-12
Prosperity--The Result Of Demo-
cratic LEGISLATION.
From the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Sept. 81.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Sept. 2l.
Facts cannot be denied. There il
a5undsnt evidence OF prosperity on ev.
cry hand in this goodly land Of ours.-4
1t appears to be here to stay, but has
not come from any causes assigned by
radical orators and the press OF that
party. No sectional party is competent
to legislate for the wants Of the people
of the whole country. A sectional par
ty like the Republican party is too full
Of sectional hate aud hide bound in Sec
tional animosities to provide measures
of relief or inaugurate prosperous times
for all portions of our country. 1t is
simply beyond the power of such a par
tv to secure prosperity to the industries
of q great people. The legitimate
sphere Of the sectional radical Republi-.
can party is in the realm of discord, hate
and malice, and where evil passions ani
spirit of detestation are jointly sought
to be engendered and exhibited toward
a portion Of our common county
With such party in power the material
busir ess interests of the people are
overlooked and neglected. During the
twenty years OF radical rule no great
measure for the relief OF the depressed
industries OF the people has been pro.
posed by that hateful faction. Their
leaders in Congress have been too much
and too deeply absorbed in DeGolyer
pavement rascalities, Credit Mobilier
frauds and other similar impositions up
on the people while that party controll-
ed both Houses Of Congress and the
legislation at Washington. Still, 10
spite OF all these serious drawbacks and
hindrances TO it by the Republican party,
prosperity is here What has induced
it's presence We answer, Democratic
ascendancy in Congress. Nothing else
Four years ago the Democratic party
came in possession of the lower House
of the peoples representatives at Wash.
ington. Then FOR the first time, after
many years of radical misrule, capital
lists and business men all over tile I'm
ion, knowing the conservative and steady
character of Democratic legislation, felt
a return of business confidence. In
vestments were made, from which large
profits have been realized. An impetus
heretofore unknown was given to man
ufactures. Work became abundant an6
wages good.
Two years since the Democracy re-
gained power in the United States Sen
ate and ever since have held undisputed
sway in both. branches OF Congress.
Confidence in commercial circles is fully
restored. Hard times have disappeared
The people are happy, ccntented and
prosperous. All through Democratic
ascendancy in Congress Towards Sc
curing this prosperity the Republican
radical faction can lay no claim. 1t was
brought about by the strong unshaken
confidence the business men Of all sec.
,ions repose IN the Democratic party
Good times are the legitimate fruits OF
Democratic rule in the national halls OF
legislation at Washington. Still better
will be the condition Of the American
people when after TIE fourth of Marcel,
next the Executive chair is filed by
President Hancock.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1880-10-12

DEThe Democracy Of Bethel and
Washington townships had a fine meet
ing at KoHARr's store, on Indian creek,
last Satuida evening. MIR. W. p. Nor.
RrsoN anu JOHN B. DRIGGs Esq, made
good speeches There were about one
hundred voters present. JACOB KoHARr,
ALLEN BLooK. Ela MoRRisoN. JoHx
MoRRIsoN and WEsrLr Parks, members
OF = string hand. furnished first rate
music. Bethel and Washington will
send up good reports Tomorrow, tue
18Th inst.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1880-10-12

seEIf you are needing any Silk Frin-
ges OF any style or .color-Trimming
Silks-velvets, Velveteens, Brocade
Trimmings, don't fail to call on WILEY
Z WErHERAID, Bellaire, Ohio.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1880-10-12

cFC Call at The Spirit Office for job
printing from visiting card up to full
sheet poster. Letter heads, business
card on envelopes. statements and bill
heads printed on short notice.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1880-10-12

AZSeveral OF our citizens will attend
the Baltimore Centennial boom this
weak. Tickets, good for the round trip.
are sold over the B. & .. Railroad at
half fare.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1880-10-12

eEMr. HowARD FARNswoRrH. Of
Wayne township. was severely injured
on the LIST inst, BY having his foot cut
with an axe.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1880-10-12

Should refuse TO count any name other
than those of regular nominees, found
on any ticket
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1880-10-12

egThe store goods saved at the fire
on the 18th ult., will be sold, commence
ing to-day, ct the house known as N.
KoEnLER' residence, at reduced prices.
Call and get bargains.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1880-10-12

exwhsY 4 wrrnERALD are hesd
quarters for Cloaks, Dolmans and Jack.
cts, Bellaire, Ohio.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1880-10-12

HThe most complete line Of Hos
iery Ia the citv. both in Cotton and
Wool, At wILEr l. WErHsRALD's, Bell,
are, Ohio.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1880-10-12

Leading Republicans in every quarter
of the country are seizine the Hancock
banner and bearing 1t proudly into the
Democratic camp.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1880-10-12

eEAll Who will send rs three new
subscribers and "a 80 cash, will receive
The SPrRir one year free.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1880-10-12

evRibbohsi Ribhons!! Ribbons I! !!
no end TO the number and styles at
WILEr 4 WErHERALDs,
Bellaire, Ohio
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1880-10-12
cincinnati.

Oct. Z Flour 4 60a7 rs; Wheat
94a97c, Corn 4la45c; Oats 33a35c; Rye
S9a90c; Barley SOC.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1880-10-12
RaleSsu.Ore.

Oct. Flour 2 75a6 90: Wheat 1
OSal 10; Corn 3Sa52c; Oats 3Sa40c ;
Rye Csc.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1880-10-12
BUSlN ESS NOTICES.

tBFull assortment Of Groceries, Notions,
Hardware, Stationary aAd WOODWARD at Schu-
macher's opposite Bank.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1880-10-12
New York.

Oct. Flour 5Oa6 25; Wheat
05al Is; Com 52a53c; Oats 30a44c !;
Rye SEC; Barley 45c.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1880-10-12
Judge Blacks Advice to Garfield.

New York Sun, Oct. 2, lSSU.
Judge Black advised Garfield to make
no statement to the public Inconsistent
with the statement made to him. He did
this in writing, and TO avoid mistake he
recapitulated the points OF that state
ment in letter to Gen. Garleld,' who
was not his client or in any way under
his protection. That letter would fur
nish all the light required to determine
Gen. Garfeld's guilt or innocence of the
charge OF perjury before the Poland
Committee Gen. Garfield has it. He
produced the Blaine letter from the same
hand. Why should he not produce this
one2 e s.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1880-10-12

Oct. Flour 4 OOa6 90; Wheat SO
s97c; Corn, 39a40c: Oats 29c; Rye
69ic, Barley 75c
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1880-10-12

NEW STOVES.-MRs. o. o. ALEX
ANDER has just received lot Of the best
Stoves In this market Call and see then.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1880-10-12

WaoasaeId sleek Market.
Oct. .1l.-Cattle Ease per pound
Sheep 3a4o per pound. Hogs 3ta4c pei
pound gross.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1880-10-12
AGENTS AND CANvAssERs

AGENTS AND DCANVASSERS
Make from $25 - $50 per
week Sc ling goods for f g RIDE.
OUT & co, 10 Barclay street, New
York.
Send for their Catalogue and terms.
aug24, S0lv.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1880-10-12

SENew STYLES Of Dress PIaids at
WmEs 4 WEruERiLD's, Bellaire. Ohio.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1880-10-12
Tickets,
Judgesaof Elections

Read Jour tickets carefully before vo-
ling
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1880-10-12

kEFor jamestown Alpacas, all wool
Cashneres, you will dad US always
shead. WILEr 4 WErHERALD,
Bellaire, Ohio.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1880-10-12
Road Tax Receipts
POTATOES.

Fer sale It TnE SPfRrr Office. Orders
Nv mail will receive promp. attention.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1880-10-12
NEW
Foundry and Machine Shop,
I'M AN OLD PLACE..

Having
n
in oarln ErNA AND MAEUFACTURiRGC COMPANY.