The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1880-08-12
Humorous Side of Politics.
BY REFoRMED BUTTERxUr.

The lukewarmness of my old Democratic friends in
coming up to the support of Hancock is becoming
painfnl-to the Democratic politicians.
The last one whom had the honor of interviewing
upon the subject somewhat plain spoken.
Now, Blank asked him, ''how can you, remem-
berng the of the war-the dangers the troub-
les the bitter euds, the threats the assauItsvoe
Hancock, who was at that very time killing Demo-
Gratis ?'
'sWe'I not all do it, by any means,n said he. I'VE
haven't forgotten the Abolition war yit. Why,
member right here in Jackson, when citizens had
to turn out under in ordero protect the lives of
Democratic citizens from mob of soldiers"
Estate the circumstances,'' Iaskcd him.
swell, you see, the very best Dimecrats the
North didn't go into the free the nfggers.
regarded it raid of the Republican party for the
purpose of freein the niger an maxim of him.
We didn't so. Iremember on one occasion, when the
soldiers cut up high that the constable called out
possy of us-fifty as brave men lived. But
CAREFUL an didn't want to endanger the lives of
women an children by bringin' conflict in the
streets We marched up there in front of the Isham
House, determined TO show the metal made of.
We had hardly stopped before mob, headed by the
Probate Judge of the County, made dive at us, and
would not desis until had to leave in haste
or hurt somebody. We left After while one of our
number came back into town, when the mob headed
by the Judge assaulted him. and beat him severely
with the butt end of revolver"-
''IIow many in the mob-how many fol-
lowing the Judge?''
ist make any assault themselves''-
f"Why, Bank,' said l, do YOU mean to say that the
Judge was the head and tail, and ALL of the process
sion, and that alone. he fifty of you out of town?
And is that the class of men who talk about putting
Hancock in office whether he is elected o not?''
''Wel yes! You see, didn't want hurt any
body. I'll admit that our command wouldn't amount
ed to much at Gettysburg. At any rate had git
out of town before that mob, or kill somebody. We
was kept in constant terror for our lives,''--
hiuk hon that
the brave soldier, Hancock, for President
''No, sir. I'm willin' to go a great way towards
peace an reconciliation, but if any thinks the
party should stoop to kiss the hem of a mans gar
Inent and at the same time display the wounds
ceved from the rear by that mans bayonet- prods,
he's more of conciliator than am.'
! MEETING another old-tme Democratic friend /
asked him how he stood with regard the superb
| soldier.
! 'sWhy, I've allus bin Hancock man. The Dino
party allus favored the soldiers. large part
| the Union army wuz DimOcrats''-
Did recognize them Democrats at that
time?"
wy, ,.of course; allus in favor of the war"
Mechanically fumbling among the store of Demo-
cratic treasures in my pocket brought forth this:
holy war by the infernal Aboiionists IS allowed
eontractors, SGoddyies thieves pet poiitcians etc
When will the people rise up one man and declare
Ying n on RAID u When viii III
pie awaken !-ltrom the Iron Valley Express, Jack
son, Ohio Jan. 2lst, 1864.
| Now, friend," said L, that's what your party
thought of Hancock and all the of the soldiers
then. Do you now wish people TO understand you as
voting for him simply because he thief, mur-
derer, and shoddyite?"
''We' said he, Il DID indorse that at the time il
published. l don't take nuthn' back. But,
somehow-I-well, the leaders Nv the party hev fixed
it up, an shant bother my head about it, think
shall vote the ticket!'
And he hurried away with the air of a who
] was glad TO get rid of very disagreeabe subject
The language of the above quotation was generally
endorsed by the Democracy of this County, at the
time it was published. The editor who wrote It,
seized his favorite weapon and rushed to the con-
iict (not the battlefield, however, and received
severe injuries during the war-tO which he made
OATH but did not receive pension by any He
is now bowling for Hancock. L shall hereafter inter.
view others my Democratic friends with regard tc
their soldier-record during the war.