The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1880-09-23
"The Syndicate!"

'Should aud acquaintance be forgotT'
Our contributor, Reformed Butternut'' has been sc
pressed with inquiries with regard to our old friends
who formed the Democratic Syndicate of last year,
tn 1t he started out few reporters last week. to see if
arght could be learned of those famous statesmen AZ
philosophers. Most of them were found TO be still in
the ring though of them are not as enthusas
tic in support of the Democrat-killer Hancock, as
they i'll support of the Provost Marshal Ewing.
Rip has practically retired from politics. cardinal
john has invested his earthly all in Government
Bonds since John Sheamon has put money matters in
such excellent shape. and can now live in any Gov
ment.'' solitary figure, clad in white pantaloons
and hat and hiding behind its nose in front of
Billy Ryan's bears silent testimony that Jack
has ignominiousy kicked out of the Syndicate.
But hold-the work of the campaign has begun in
earnest with these Statesmen Our reporter found
| Col. Micawber at Hamden, in Big Mixes saloon. A
few choice spirts-we mean Democrats-are around
him, and the Col. unfolds beautiful scheme he has
for bringing the colored vote over to Hutchins.
Now says the Col, there's big settlement of
colored men in GaIa County, and another one In
Jackson township. Jackson County, among whom
two Democratic niggers. My plan Is toget up big
meeting Gallia, get these two niggers to drum up
big their black friends to to the meeting
wearing Hancock badges. Then get up another meet
ing in Jackson County, and have the Gala niggers
come over-that is those who are converted by
first DEMONSTRATION
But who'll pay their expenses 2, asked Big Mike.
oh. wel arrange to get rigs for them at the Livery
Stables,r answered the Col
''Well, said Mike I've KEEP Stable long enough to
know that yen not git less ye pay fur in ad
vance. But who buy the badges ?''
I've got some,'' answered the Col. that bought
for our Hancock Guards. The boys willing to
enlist under Capt, but they bolted on Water
melon jim, as Col. and we couldn't organize" The
Col's scheme adopted. He is more fertile in
schemes this year than before, but little
brainless in carrying them out. His great hold i,
with the col0red men, He always successful with
them If any one doubts this prove it by Rag
IAN
The Col returned home and called meeting of the
Syndicate. Fishy John present. tired, usual.
Bourbon Dave on hand, likewise Buster, Long
Ed, Louis the Sleepy, and least but last. Bandy
the Short Long Ed had proposition which he
thought would clinch the vote of the workingmen.
'We'll git up meetin,'' said Long Ed. land adver-
tise that Ben. Butler has been invited'-
Ben Butler is thief.'' said Lewis, rubbing his
eyes.
''That don't make any diGerence-he's Demoeraty' |
said Spike-nose Bill.
"Ye'd better be a leetle careful with the workin |
men said Adam the Stubborn, ''fur they don't feel
very good over Democratic Sheriff keepin EN- out
of the Coal Mines at the pint of the bayonet'-
General Hancocks letter declares,'' said Spike
nose that 1.-The bayonet is not fit instrument for
collecting the votes of freemenr'
oh shut up pout payonets!' - cried Bandy, II want
ed Seke keep tie solchers here 1 could sell EN-
peef,-'
1.-THE Taxpayers, and not the soldiers said Spike
nose, ''pay for that beef.''
Il ton't care,' said Bandy, I've got make up
te pull shwindled away on Tom Ewing last yearl"
Gentlemen said Bluster, arising with the dignity
that his long service in the party of treason
manded, s'I think the blankest thing can do
under the circumstances is to compel Jones stick
and depend on sympathy to make votes for him''-
yes said Adam tie Stubborn. especially the
whole thing-his declining to and coming upon
The track again. cute trick, fixed up by Micaw-
Der, Fishy John, Lewis the Sleepy, and two
others, down Broadway, few evenings ago. But,
ike all the Coils plans it has already gone back
Like the Dimocratswuz with Tilden, the people have
iecided that he may come down.
AT this point young Democrat came rushing up,
mt of breath, shouting:
We've got emf
''Yes." said Big Sandy know we have.''
We've got en-, said young man. maine gives
Is victory of fifteen thousand"-
did we carry the State % shouted Adam.
NO. said the young man.
''Did elect single Dimocrat in the State:' {
sked Lewis.
Nor; ,
Then,'' said Bluster, where in the blanknaion do
GU get your victory, you blanked fool ?''
why Chapman got dispatch from New York by {
Tay of Springfeld'- .
''Oh,' said the Col, I've fggered it all We
alcuated that if the Republicans had fifteen thousand
lajority, it would be loss of five thousand because
wasn't twenty thousand-and loss OF fifteen thou ,
and because it wasn't thirty thousand They have
lajority of lessthan thousand, and that makes
of fifteen thousand because it isn't fifteen
1
what majority did the Republicans have last
ear ?' asked Stubborn.
sThey in the minority last year. and had to
punt out!' said Spike-nose. G
Then where in the ID do you git any victory this :.
ear ?'' asked Lewis.
"oh. never mind that said the Col, 1--WE t
ct mp jolfeation. We want to arouse the boys
Yes, the Republican boys" said Bill
Long Ed has an old anvil,' said Micawber, and he
the noise. - {Then aside. Rlusfer0
i'll pay for the Band''- 1
And Seke march out tie solchers!'' said Bandy,
ant maype 1 sell 'eln peef cattle vile
town. Z
Il have,'' said Watermelon Jim, made arrange /
,me from Lfbertv'-
"Come on, boys, said Dave ''let's give taste
the rebel yell. Let's give boom-a regular I
unner, with music and red lights!'' t
And they dispersed to make arrangements for the
ibiee Long Ed took his anvil to the back door of
idows residence in the west part of town, and e
anged away but there response of enthusas-
C Johnnies. Barrels were burned, white flag
irried through the Streets but the Demmes didn't
lthuse. Republicans laughed themselves hoarse.
he iollifcaton, like the victory fraud
ure-a complete SELL But the Col. is philoso-
her. He remarked, boys, we'd better jollify while
e can.'' The Democratic party looked victory 1
Iuare iu the face in Maine BUT THEY DIDN'T Know C
IN BLAINE HAD LOADED IT!
Miss Mary E. Evans, who is now at =
riverside, Iowa, has sent us box of rare
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