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RIVER INTELLIGENCE

BOATS LEAVING TO-DAY.
For Cottonwood Point, Tiger......6 p III
-" st. Francis river, Macready..... p m
" st. Louis, City of Freenville,....5 p m
" New Orleans, City Of n. OrIns..6 p m
ARRIVED.
Steamer Golden City, Cincinnati.
" City of Vicksburg, st. Louis.
" Belle Shreveport, New Orleans.
" James w. CAT, Cincinnati.
" City of Greenville, Vicksburg.
" Tiger, Cottonwood Point.
DEPARTED.
Steamer James Lee, Friars Point.
" Coahoma, Osceola.
" Dean Adams, Arkansaw City.
" City Of Helena, st. Louis.
" Golden City New Orleans.
-" City of Vicksburg, Vicksburg.
A" Bell Shreveport st. Louis.
IN PORT
Tiger, Macready, City Of Greenville,
Jas, w. Gaff.
RECEIPTS PER STEAMERS.
Per Golden City, from Cincinnati,
74l bdls paper, 10 bbls grits, II pckgs
sundries.
Per Tiger, from Cottonwood Point,
% bales cotton, II bags seed cotton,
$50 SKIS cotton seed.
Per Belle Shreveport, from New
Orleans, 14O bbls sugar, 20 bbls mo-
~lasses, $50 bbls cement, l2S SKIS salt,
60 cases mineral matter, 81 boxes ink,
IL boxes bitters, 8 bales cotton, IL bgS
seed cotton.
Per James w. Gaf, from Cincinnati
HOO bbls salt, 200 bbls cement, zoe
bbls -four, 100 bbls meat, III bbls po-
tatoes, 100 bbls apples, 20 bbls whisky.
20 bbls kraut, $50 bdls paper. l5OC
pcs sewer pipe, $50 kgs nails, 200 bxs
canned goods, $50 bxs glassware, 1853
pigs furniture, $50 pkgs iron, % bags
peanuts, % rolls leather, 963 pkg'
sundries.
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Before J N Coleman, j. P. for Shelby county,
Tenn.-L Podesta i &c. VS.. JC King.
TX this cause, an attachment having been
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X Smith, who answers that he is indebted
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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-03-31
THREATENING THE PRESIDENT


The National Republican of Washing
ton, the organ of the Stalwarts, has the
following editorial on the nomination Of
Judge Robertson to be Collector of the
Port at New York.
"If the nomination shall be with.
drawn, no harm will have been done. If
it is not withdrawn, it will very natu.
rally he regarded as challenge to the
New York leader and his new colleague
to combat, in which eithe. they or the
Administration must 60 to the wall in
the Empire state. The party throughout
the country will regret to see such a
conflict invited. The voters who gave
Garfield and Arthur the electoral vote
of New York, also elected Legislature
which made Mr.. Platt the trusted friend
of Senator Conkling a Senator. There
werA but thirteen dissenters among the
Republicans of that body. 1t would now
be most strange if the great masses Of
the party in New York should now be
visited with the displeasure of the Pres.
ident, whose election they saved because
they insist upon the leadership of Mr..
Conkling, To set up that Senator'S most
pronounced enemy in the Custom.h house
to reward others, as he claims to be re.
rewarded, is an attempt to create lead
ership by external force, to which the
party will never submit. This has not
been done as the result Of the delibera.
ton of the President and his best Coun.
selors. II is never too late to mend"
The foregoing evidently expresses the
views Of Senator Conkling, inasmuCh as
Mr.. Gorham, the editor of the Republi.
can, is one of his trusted henChmen.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-03-31

THE Democrat harps about the Trum-
bull county defalcation, but seems to for.
get about the 10 defaulting Democratic
treasurers, all in Ohio. That is the
Democratic pyramid of economy and re-
form in this state.-Rep.
The crooked whisky party, and the
party of Presidential fraud had better
talk. Our defaulters are never screened
from punishment as the Republican Bel.
knaps and their other thieves are. Wick,
the pious Republican treasurer Of Spring
field, Ohio, who stole some forty thous'
and dollars, got year in the Ohio Peni.
tentiary. Helman, the defaulting Re-
publican treasurer Of Wayne county, ran
off and has never been caught, Ksnne.
dy, in Trumbull county, torger and thief
on the county treasury to some $4,000,
nevertheless a very nice man, only got
three years. Under the drunken Grant
administration, according to George Viii
liam Curtis and Joseph Medill, Of the
Civil Service Commission, large pro-
portion Of the revenue was lost on its
way to the treasury, and yet nothing
was done. Hundreds of millions were
lost, and no one brought to account.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-03-31

GARFIELD's appointment of Robertson
as Collector of the port of New York, is
a severe blow to the Conkling faction.
Robertson was the leader of the anti
Conkling forces from New York, at the
Chicago convention. They opposed
Conkling's scheme to nominate Grant
for third term, and thereby incurred
ConklinG's bitter enmity. Garfield knew
all this and his appointment of Robert
son shows his and Blaine's regard for
Conkling. Mr.. Robertson is member
of the State Senate of New York, and
that body endorses his nomination and
asks the United States Senate to confirm
the appointment We shall see If Mr.
Conkling will obey these Instructions
There is much bitterness between these
warning Republican factions.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-03-31

"IF Hancock is elected, wool will 60
down to 40 cents pound; but If Garfield
is elected we will get 45 and so cents"
So said the Free Press before the eleC'
ton. So Chimed in many Republican
parrots in Carroll county.
The usual number of Democratic fools
were duped by such stuff, and some Of
them voted for Garfield and so cents for
wool.
Now that wool is down to 3S cents,
what will the Free Pres and it's parrots
have to say2 They surely can't blame it
on Gen. Hancock. Is it not possible they
lied?-CarrOH Chronicle.
In Canton the Radical leaders howled
protection" in a different way. They
said, elect Hancock aud wages will come
down; our shops will be closed and ca
lamity will surely come. Soon after eleco
tion there was the usual after election
"cut" on the wages. Garfield, however,
was elected, and the campaign expenses
had been heavy on the "bosses," }" super.
intendents, etc. Quite a difference be-
fore, and after.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-03-31
A NECESSARY EXPLANATION--'
OUR LIBEL SUIT.

The printed calendar of the United
States Circuit Court contains the case of
the Mercantile Agency of R. G. Dun q
Co., vs. ourselves, as publishers and pro.
prietols of the Stark Co. DEMOCRAT, for
alleged libelous utteranGes which ap'
peared from time to time in the columns
of the newspaper in question, during a
somewhat heated controversy between
ourselves and a professional gentleman
of Canton, upon subject entirely for"
eign to the business of the plaintiffs in
the case, whose names appeared Incl
dentally, merely as having business re-
lations with our controversial opponent.
We indubitably have no fight with
the Messrs. R. G. Dun & Co., and had no
desire nor intent to involve them in our
wordy contest with another party. They
bear the reputation Of being engaged in
highly responsible and useful business,
which, from its successful prosecution,
must necessarily be viewed with conf
deuCe and approval by the large mass Of
patrons represented by the leading busi'
ness men of the country. And we think
that upon mature consideration Messrs.
Dun & Co., will perceive that we had no
intention to iDjure them, nor to question
either their reCtitude or their capacity
as business men; and will consequently
let the matter rest where it is without
bringing the case to trial. 1t must be
apparent that the offensive expressions
complained of, and which originated in a
heated political dispute with an outsider,
were made with no malicious design
against them, but cropped out in the
hasty preparation Of newspaper article
"Now that the smoke of battle has
cleared away" to use the language Of
prominent public man of this state, we
can see that our remarks we're needless
ly pointed, and doubtless very aggravat-
ing; and as we ore always willing and
ready to make the amends for anything
we said that is unjust to another, we
trust Messrs Dun & Co., will consider
the article in the light of the Circum'
stances under which it was published
Certainly we would not want to injure
them or any one else.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-03-31

CoLoRED MEN AND FEDERAL PATRON.
AGE.-At Baltimore state convention of
colored voters met on Thursday Of last
week, to take action with regard to a
more equal division of the Federal pat
ronage in the state of Maryland to col.
ored Republicans. There were delegates
present from the city of Baltimore, and
from II of the 29 counties of the state.
The Rev. D. P. Seaton of Frederick pre-
sided. The committee on resolutions
presented several reports, that which
was adopted declaring that the distribu.
ton of the Federal patronage in this
state is not in accordance with the prin-
ciples of the Republican party, and that
the Colored voters are entitled to a fair
division of the same; that a committee
be appointed to represent the condition
of the colored voters of Maryland to the
President, and request him TO appoint no
gentleman to q leading position who
does not pledge himself to give fairer
distribution to the Colored voters Of the
state. The committee provided for was
appointed, and the convention adjourned.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-03-31

UNLESS incorrectly reported, the Rev,
DR.. Howard Crosby is on record as as.
serting that two religious journals Of this
city, distinguished for their Incorporate
advocacy Of total abstinence and their
harsh condemnation of his practice OF
drinking wine with his dinner, are con-
Quoted by men who are themselves habit
ual wine bibbers. We observe that one
religious paper of this city suggests the
propriety of bill of particulars, putting
forward in the same paragraph the char
table hypothesis that perhaps these re-
ligious editors have been ordered to
drink wine by their family physiCians.-
N. Y. Sum-
And 1t is said in Columbus that never
were roasted coffee beans more in use
than now, among the members Of the
present temperance Republican Legisla-
ture. So we 60 in these piping times Of
Republican rule.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-03-31

R. s. SHIELDS, Esq.,, for the past year
and yet, is President of the City Council
Of Canton. The feeling throughout the
second ward is quite general that it
would be serious loss to the city to lose
Mr.. Shields from the Council. Owing to
this circumstance his nomination was
insisted on without distinction Of party,
and he was accordingly placed in nomi.
nation by a unanimous vote. The sec.
ond ward is strongly Republican, but
nevertheless Mr.. Shields was elected a
year ago over Doctor AFTER, and we hope
to see him again elected this year, even
over as good a man as Jo hn e. Kitsm IL
Ter. There is general feeling smong
citizens Of the ward that, at this time,
Mr.. Shields should be continued in the
Council. Let it be 80 recorded.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-03-31

STATE sovereignty, we asserted, was
dead, and not stale rights. That states
have rights has never been denied by
the advocates Of an "indissolrble I'M
ion.' from Hamilton down to Webster,
Lincoln and Garfield; but that the states
are independent of the Constitutional
control Of the General Government, or
"nation"-that they are sovereign, and
can set the Jaws Of the General Govern
ment, made in pursuance of the Consti'
tuition, at defiance, or even secede, as the
Southern states attempted to do, they
have always denied. The seed OF the
poisonous plant of state sovereignty was
planted by Thomas Jefferson, the chief
saint OF the Democratic party, in the
Kentucky resolutions of 1898. Rep.
Thomas Jefferson maintained the
sovereignty" Of the people. On this
principle our system of government is
formed. The idea is expressed in the
Declaration of IndependenCe:-"All
men are created equal, endowed by
their creator with certain unalienable
rights; that to secure these rights, gov.
ernments are instituted among men, de-
irving their just powers from the con.
sent of the governed" &c. The pream-
BILE to the Constitution reads thus
I'VE, the people of the United States, in
order to form a more perfect union, es'
tablsh justice, insure domestic tranquil
ity, promote the general welfare, and
SECURE the blessings Of liberty to our.
selves and our posterity, do ordain and
establish this Constitution"
All this shows that sovereignty rests
with the people; that this is the under
lying principle Of our system of govern
ment; that the sta and general govern
ments were established by the people,
have been and may be changed from
time to time, as the people will. Jetfer.
son believed in government by the peo'
pie. Alexander Hamilton and the Fed
eralists believed in the British system,
we're in fact monarCLists. When all this
became manifest, the people overwhe M
ed them, and put Jefferson and the
Democratic Republican party in power.
When Jefferson came into power the
tendency to monarchy under old Feder-
alism was all changed. There was no
more display and empty show; no more
aping of royalty; but plain, Democratic
simplicity. So popular did Jefferson be-
come that he was re elected with very
little opposition.
And yet this young Mckinley Federal
cub who edits the Rep. must turn up his
delicate nose at the author of the Decla.
ration of American Independence; the
philosopher and statesman of his age,
respected at home and abroad Yet he
"sowed the seed of the poisonous plant,
according to this cub who writes his s'uff
for the F. F. G. organ!
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-03-31

Ez SENATOR SHERRIcK, is our candidate
FOR Councilman in the first ward The
pressure from friends all over the ward
inally induced Mr. S. to consent, and his
nomination was unanimous, as it should
have been. The interests of the city
will be duly considered and cared for by
1Nr. Sherrick.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-03-31

OCCASIONALLY the remark is made that
in this country elections are too FREE
quent, and that popular elections are
farce, etc. No sensible American citizen
will make remark like this. Jefferson
says in his inaugural address of 1901,
which we published in last weeks Dem
ooRAT, that the people Of other lands
have not found angels in their kings.
Representative government, with fire..
quent elections by the people, is the saf
est plan, as all history shows. We
should profit by the history Of other
lands, and by the lessons furnished by
the recorded past.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-03-31

DURING the bitter contest over the
funding bill the Republican members Of
Congress used every means known to
the art Of fillibustering. The Democratic
Senators now fllibuster to prevent reor.
ganiSation of the Senate Offices, and they
are denounced as revolutionish and
traitors. In the first instance 1t was de.
sired to defeat measure beneficial ia
fhe people. The present struggle is fol
Che existence or explosion of a mere po.
htical bubble.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-03-31

SENATOR Malone is the reputation
tail in the United States Senate to the
Republican kite, enabling the kite to
sail. The Republican caucus has nomi-
mated Mahone's fast friend, Riddleber
ger, for sergeant'a arms of the United
States Senate, and this identifies the Re.
PubliCaus still further with Virginia debt
Fepudiators.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-03-31
THE DEMOCRAT.

uissed 10 stibscriberI, postage paid, at2 per year.
IOr sir months; ty cents for ree months tnvdrta
Il, advance u Is also delivered TO any part Of The
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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-03-31
HOW 1T WAS RAISED TO $1,000

HOW 1T WAS RAISED TO $500.
at last we have learned how the sal &.
ary of Superintendent Buck, at the
Children's Home, was raised from ST. 900
to ST 800, when worthy and competent
citizens were applicants for the position
at ST. 900. We have encountered much
difficulty at getting at the truth Of this
thing, but have at last succeeded, as we
think, in asCertaining the maneuverinR
that finally Consummated the scheme.
The Columbisna County Commission
ers had set their heads the thing must
be done. TheStark Commissioners were
not willing to make the full jump, but
were willing to jump half way. The
Commissioners of the two counties had
the choosing of the Superintendent, and
the Trustees had the selection Of the
matron, Mr.. Bucks salary had been
running at 800 a year; while Mrs. Buck,
as Matron, got $500, making the 81, 900.
On March lst the Commissioners of both
counties met at Alliance, and the Trus-
tees also met there. Also some old Re-
publican stagers from Canton were there
to assist, and thus it was done. 1t seems
the Commissioners raised Mr.. Bucks
salary to $1,000; and the Trustees put
Mrs. Bucks salary as matron at $780,
making the $500 easy.
Now, why did not these public bodies
make public their doings2 Why sit
with closed doors, do their work in se-
cret, and keep it concealed from the
public, who have to foot the billsP Why
all this lodging and Concealing2 Lei
things be done openly and above board
and let men in position face the music
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-03-31

ROBERT HARLIN called on Senator
Platt of New York, and requested him
to vote for the confirmation Of Stanley
Matthews. The Senator replied that he
would not; that he intended to do so,
but that the action Of the President in
nominating Robertson had changed his
attitude. Now he intends to do all In
his power to defeat Stanley Matthew'S
Republican paper.
This would indicate serious trouble
between Garfield and the Conkling
crowd.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-03-31

OUR late NJ. D. Board of Health could
have removed legally every poor mans
pigs if they had decided in each case
that the pigs and pen made nuisance.
But any mans pigs and pen can be re-
moved when, on complaint, before the
Mayor or Justice they are proven and
declared a nuisance. The lack Of a
Board OF Health makes no material diff
ference. Canton can live without.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-03-31

The Washington National Republican,
edited by Mr.. Gorham, the Republican
caucus candidate for Secretary of the
Senate, serves notice on Garfield that
unless Robertson's appointment as Col
leCtOr Of New York is revoked, the Conk-
hng-Grant faction will declare war, and
Wage it to the death. The treaty of Men
Tor must be faithfully carried out, or look
cut for blood.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-03-31

TIE gas company and Bush electric
light company are competing about
Lighting the streets Of Cleveland. The
gas company offer to light for $l25 per
: 900 feet. The electric light company
offer to light for six cents per hour each
lamp. This is considerably cheaper than
the gas have heretofore charged.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-03-31

AS We understand, Senator Malone,
being thorough readjuster, is opposed
10 his state paying it's honest debts in
FULL. This is the man the Republicans
have bought up. They should feel proud
Of their capture; and Democrats need
not feel sorry.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-03-31

The Republicans have had the Mayor
! n Canton the past two years. The Dem.
ocrats now propose to elect W. ]. Piero
ESQ, to that position. Mr.. Piero will
make prompt and efficient magistrate
for the city.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-03-31

Doctor L. FIREsToNE got home to
Wooster on Tuesday, and was welcomed
by old friends and neighbors. Three
years ago he took charge Of the Central
Insane Asylum, but was bounced lately
for being Democrat.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-03-31

in addition to the usual sermon Of the
Rev. Talmage in this paper, our readers
will 6nd discourse of the Rev. Ran.
dolph Rock Of the United Brethren
church in this city.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-03-31

Gov. FOSTER returned from Washing
ION on Tuesday. It is said he went to
exert his influence with the Senate. 1t
is we'll if he has influence with the Sen.