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Blaine.s Critics Coming.

New YORK, March lS.-Mr j. Bu-
chanan Henry, formerly private secre-
tary to President Buchanan, writes to
the World IS follows:
II the accuracy Of Mr.. Blaine's state.
ment, yet to be given to the public, is no
more manifest than those just pdblished
the forthcoming work will haze to be
classed with fiction. There is not q
word of truth in Mr. Blaine's statement
that Mr. Buchanan prepared an answer
TO the South C,roiina Commissi ,ners
that was compromising to the honor
Of the executive and perilou. to the in
tegrity of the Uniou," and that Judge
Black took decided ani irrev ,ca ble
stand against the Presidents decision. T"
The whole foundat on for this insin-
uation is. when the President prepared
his reply he made u>e Of some phrase
ologv which Judge Black, his legal ad.
wiser thought might be subject to mis-
construction BY the seces'ionists, and
be asked that it might be modiie 80 as
to clearly express what the Presii ent
and Cabinet intended, because there was
not the least disagreement between them.
The President han led the draft TO Judge
Black to he worded unm istakably. This
Is the whole story, and in ige Black new.
er told the President he w,ul'l resign
Under crushing difflcu.tie, the President
and his Cabinet we're striving to cave
the country. and they had no substantial
did erences
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The Danville Riot.

The New York Times 10 thoroughly
Republican. hence the following CON.
ments il has made on the Congressional
investigation OF the Danvills Rot ough'
to have weight with Republicans:
"The evidence taken in the investiga-
ton OF the Danvllle riot tends to con-
firm the conclusion that the affair origi
mated In personal alteration between a
white man and Q negro on the street.
The excited state Of the public mind
growing out Of local politics brought on
the subsequent collision. There has
never yet been the slightest indication
that II was the result Of a delibei Ate
purpose to intimidate the negroes"
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II every man who enlisted for the
Mexican war, and remained in the SER
vice 60 days. is entitled to pension,
why not ttoupands of men who were 10
The late war for four yesrsf Under the
Law giving pensions to survivorsof the
Mexican Wsr. ell that is necessary is for
che soldier TO satisfy the Pension De.
ssrtmept that he was in the service 60
days. II makes no difference whether
10 the recruiting camp or 10 Mexico. He
may not have been within hearing OF .
battle, yet the bill pensions BIN OF the
gate OF S8 per month.
Hundreds OF brave soldiers engaged
in dozens Of desperate battles during the
var Of 1875. and escaped unbarmed.
They did gallant service, but there is no
lev giving them pension Why should
they be left of the pension roll, while
the soldiers Of the Mexican war, those
who engaged in battle and those who
did not, are placed upon the roll There
10 no jnstice ia such measure, and Gen.
WARxER did right to vote against the
bill ON its passage.
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Bsilaire Independent, 3lst inst.

Gen. Warner says there is nothing
that looks to the postponement OF the
Opio Valley Railway He SAYS the
Pennsylvania Board have their hands full
of important matters. that the annual
meetings Of the different boards occur in
the winter and that the members are
called away much OF the time. The an
nual meeting and election OF officers Of
the Pennsylvania Railroad.Companv has
just occurred, and in short time Presi-
dent Roberts will call meeting to de.
eide whether any changes in the plans
shall be considered in view of the ex.
periences in the recent food. He de-
clares IL TO be bic opinion that there vii
be no suspension of the work further
than 10 made necessary BY other interests
that demand the H-st attention OF lht
Board.
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Meeting or the 18th District Execu.
tive Committee.
The Congressional Convention to
be Held at Caldwell On June 26,

The members of the Eth Democratic
Congressional Executive Committee me,
81 Bellaire on the 20.h inst. HAMILTON
EATON, OF Belmont; W. f. BoDEs, ol
Guernsey: h. R. West, OF Monroe, and
N. B. WHARTON. of Noble, we're present
Mr.. BOIL, of Washington, was repre-.
sented by proxy. The committee or
ganized by elec,ing W. E. BoDEN, OF
Guernsey, Chairman, and N. B. WHAR-
TON, Of Noble, Secretary.
The following resolutions were adopt
ed:
Resolved, That the Executive CON-
rnittees of the several counties OF the
l7th Congressional District be and they
are hereby aulhorized to issue call for
the election OF delegates, at such time and
manner az they may direct. to meet at
Caldwell on Thursday, June 26 1884. for
the purpose OF electing two Delegates and
two Alternstes to represent the Distric
in the National Democratic Convention
to be held At Chicago on July s, 1884,
and one District Elector, and one csndi-
date for Congress for the II h District.
Resolved, That the basis of represan.
tation be one delegate for every 100
votes cast for Gov. Hoadly and one del
egate for everv fraction of 80 votes, or
more. "a follovs:
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A $40 Biblical Pri ze.

The publishers Of Ratledges Monthly
offer twelve valuable rewards In their
Monthly for April. among which is the
following:
We will give $4,000 to the person tell
ing rs how many words there are in the
Epistle of Judge. as recorded in the
New Testament Scriptures (not the New
REVISION. nv April 10th. 1884 Should
two OF more correct answers be receiv
ed, the REWARD will be divided. The
money aill be forwarded to the winner
April 18Th, 1884 Persons trying for
the reward must send 20 cents in silver
(no postage stamps taken) with their
answer. FIR which thev will receive the
NAV Monthly, in which the name and
address of the winner of the reward and
the correct answer will be published, and
in which several more valuable rewards
will be offered Address RrTLEDaE PUB-
LIsHINa COMPANY, Esston, Penna.
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No more Sciolo, NO more John Lom.
%. OF Scioto. Lomas fame. The former
has long since been known BY the name
Of Regular. and the latter has juss had
its name changed 10 thai OF r. B. Ken.
dali.
Mercedes. celebrated Holstein Gov,
owned by T. B. Wales, Secretary OF The
National Holstein Breeders Association, !,
died al Iowa City OF milk fever. The COW
and her calf, which also died, was valued
At $4,000. Mercedes bad the greatest
milk and butter record in the world.
A man named Mckinney Wa killed
BY HE wife, Ut Ne~comb, sixty miles
north of Knoxville, Tenn. McKiuney,
who vas drunk had been abusing b
child, the wife interfering, be threw her
down and began choking ber, when she
shot him deat with . pistol she had
concealed 10 her clothing.
The Philadelphia Record says: The
Chinese have . proverb that che who
rides . tiger cannot disnount. The
workineman's . tiger In this countfy b
.'pro.ection." Tue beast lives on HE
devotees. By their votes Of The polls
they keep the breath OF life in his mur.
derons anatomy, aud when thew strike,
~ they are now doing st Fall River, he
crunches their bones.
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A CARD.

Tnasmuch as I had prepared call ior
the election Of Congressional delegates
at the time and places OF holding the
County Convention, and have nee With.
drawn the ssme; it is necessary for me
to say that / vas not aware ct that time
Of the foregoing resolutions, by which il
appears that the manner and time OF
selecting delegates is entirely within the
control OF the Erscatipe. and not with
tho Central Committee.
]. p. SPRIeGs, Chairman,
Monroe County Central Committee.
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Notes ON Running Of Trains.
All Trains West Of the Ohio River are run
on Central Standard Time. Goth Meridian.
Rsst of the Ohio River ON Eastern Time, 18th
Meridian There Is differences Of so inmates
between Eastern Time, Bast Of the Ohio River,
and Central Time, West of the Ohio River.
No. / Runs aailv; has B & D Palace Sls,p-
sns Car attached from Chicago to Wsshing-
ton. Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New York.
and indianapolis to Wheeling via Columbus
Dining Car from Chicago to Walkerton This
is . solid train from Chicago TO New York
no change Of cars Of any class.
No. s Runs daily, except Sunday, Sleep
ing Car from Toledo via Aonroeville.
No 8. Runs daily; has B 4 o Palace Sleep.
ing Cars attached from Chicago 10 Baltimore.
No. 4 (s4] Runs daily from Columbus to
Newark, and Nos and 8 daily, except Sum
day, between Columbus, zanesvills and
Mansfield.
No 1 Runs daily; has B 30. Palace Sleep.
ing Cars attached from New York to Chicago
Sleeping Car from Wheeling to Indianapolis,
via Columbus, daily.
No. 8 Rams daily, except Sunday; has D. /
o. Palace Sleeping Car attached 70 Toledo,
via Monreeyille and W. 4, L, 3. RR.
No. 2 Runs daily; has B. & O, Sleeping Car
attsched from Baltimore to Chicago.
Trains No. 3 and 8 have through Coach
between Columbus aud Sandusky daily, and
Columbus and Wheeling daily.
No IL Runs daily on Chicago Division TO
New York, via Auburn Junction, Detroit and
Suspension Bridge. Has through Sleeping
Car attached. Dining Car from Chicago 70
Walkerton.
Straitsvills Division Trains run daily sx.
ospt Sunday.
indicate trains run daily.
indicate trains run daily except Sunday
NoTR,-where no Time is given opposite
Stations. Trains do not stop.
L. N. coLs, General Ticket Agent, Balh-
more.
VIZ. RBPPBRT, Pass. As't, Columbus.
C.K. LORD, Gen. Pass. Agt, Baitiusrs,
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Dorsey Again.

SANTA FE. N. NJ, March 19.-Ex-
Senator Dorsey published letter 10 the
Review last evening in reply to ex-Post-
master General James assertion that bad
Garfield taken lower view OF bis duties
be would not have fallen q victim to the
assassin's bullet. Mr. Dorsey says:
My answer is, II It is worth while an
swering at all creature like James, that
while Garfield may have been very low
in his views sometimes as all men are,
he struck the lowest ebb Of low tide
when he appointed James Postmaster
and MacVeagh Attorney General He
canght an evil-'anged crow 10 one case
and devil-6sh in the other.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1884-03-25

Your health depends CD the purity of
your blood People who realize this are
taking Hoods Sarsspsrilla With the best
results.
Young folks should not 90 far forget
themselves at any time as to misbehsve
IN church. Whispering is bad, but
writing and passing notes is worse.
Col. J. D.. Watson, who Was sent to
PeDi,entiary fer one year for attempting
to brihe members-- Of the last Legisls-
ture, was released from prison on the
10Th inst.
The late Governor OF Idaho, John N.
Irwin. is distressed because the press
did not universally commend bis act Of
covering into The Treasury the salary
during period of absence from ihat
Territory. He comp.aias that one cis,s
OF papers seemed to regard il as thiei's
contribution to the conscience fund,
while another concluded that be was q
crank. He has al red politics entirely.
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VIZ are authorized to announce Judge
z K. wAIros. OF Monroe, and Gen. a.
J. WARNER, OF Washington County, as
candidates for the Congressional noni-
nation in this District. 1t is probable
that there will be other candidates in the
ield before the time for holding the Con-
yention.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1884-03-25

The Parkersburg Sentinel says: "Tte
CASH family, the celebrated South Caro-
lins murderers, the younger OF whom
ielihersselv murdered two men last
week, are Republicans. We merely men,
iion this TACT that the people may under
sssud why JeHS SHERMAN does not care
10 investigate them.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1884-03-25

JAMES z. NEwcoMsR recently became
owner and editor OF the Delaware Her.
aid JrM is tlrst-class newspaper man
and will make the herald ring for the
principles Of Democracy. Bro. FLAS.
xEoAx. toe retiring editor, has our best
wishes for his success in whatever Geld
he may enter.
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Bach Supervisor having frst been sworn
BY Justi,e Of the Peace. Notary Public or
other officer authorised to administer saths.
that he Is . legal voter Of said township, and
that he will correctly and faithfully conduct
said election, protect It against all frauds and
unfairness, carefully and truly canvass all
the votes cast thereat, and return the same
according to the call Of the Democratic Cen.
trail Committee Of Monroe County, Ohio, and
the provisions of the primary election Law.
shall then osil upon the Democratic electors
present at the polls, and possessing the
qualifications Of persons eutitled to vote
under this notice, to choose two judges Of
elections and two clerks TO assist II. receiving
and taking account Of the votes cast. to
each Of shom shall be administered the same
oath as already taken by the Supervisor.
z The Judges and Clerks shall then proceed,
as In general elections, to receive the votes,
hear challenges, examine parties challenged
under oath, and conduct said elections under
the provisions Of the primary election law.
The following resolution Of the Central
Committee defines the qualifications Of vo.
.ers:
That men who supported the Democratic
ecrats who move into the county and will be
legal voters at the next general election;
young men known to be Democrats who will
be Of age at the next general election, Dem
oeratio foreigners who may be entitled TO
naturalization papers in time to vote at the
next general election, and all persons who
would be qualified that they would vote the
whole Democratic County. Congress and State
ticket at the next October election, shall be
entitled to vote.
II Is made the duty Of Supervisors TO see
that this resolution Is carried into complete
effect, and to conduct said election fairly and
impartislly.
Resoloed, That the Central Committee whose
duty it is 70 count and declare the vote, may
reject the votes OF any and all townships which
do not conduct their conventions in accordance
with law and resolutions Of tie Central Com.
mittee.
In case Supervisor appointed is not pres.
ent to open the polls, any Democratic elector
of the township may be chosen to act.
The Supervisor and Judges. at the close OF
the polls. will count the votes and declare the
result, cause the poll-books aod tally sheets,
duly certified and sealed up. to be returned by
the Central Committeeman elect to the Demo-
cratic Central Committee who will, at O'clock
p. m on Tuesday. April 8. at the court house
in Woodsfeld. proceed to open the same in the
presence of the Central Committeeman OF the
several townships who as board Of canvas
sers, will officially declars the result.
JOHN P. SPRIGGS, Chairman.
8. BoUeHNER. Secretary.
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Not for Payne.

After Mr.. Tilden, who has just passed
seventy, haG declared he was too old
and infrm to run for president, he vas
not to be trapped into the inconsistency
Of suggesting a man four years his sen.
ior as suitable substitute. He thought
Hoadly and Randall good presidential
timber, but If he thought of Psvne st all
he failed to mention him. Yet Standard
Oil liars are swearing everv dav tha,
Mr.. Pavne is Mr. T,lden's chosen po-
llucal legatee.-Cincinnati Ne,ss Jour-
nal
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TIE Democratic Congressional Com
mittee il composed OF confident set OF
gentlemen. Thew all have faith in the
success OF the Deuocracy, not only in
this district. hat in the Nation. How
easy It is for men to get mistaken ideas
into their heads. Bellaire Indspendent
The Democrsts will elect their nomi-
nee for Congress in this district by not
less than l.500 majority. That 10 not .
..mistaken idss.''
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1884-03-25

The Noble county Republican comes
to the front with the biggest measle
story OF the season. 1t says: Thirty
three cases OF measles are reported in
three families in Summer6eh Dan
Powell took the lead with thirteen csses,
twelve at one time. Now il any town
or family is as measly as this We would
like TO hear how they get along.
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GAINESVILLE
B u S I N E S S
ege
Spring Term Opens April l.

Young and middls-agsd mon, who eontsu-
plate attending some good Commercial
School this spring. should bear in mind that
the above institution 10 hrst class in every
respect. Special inducements offered to
teachers at this season Of the year, and quite
. number from the county will probably be
in attendance. It is impossible In this linn.
tied space to furnish our readers with any
thing but faint idea Of what Is being done
q. present or what this nourishing institu-
tien has accomplished during the past twenty
years. The columns OF this paper would
hardl, contain list Of the names Of young
men Who have graduated a. this College, and
who are now holding lucrative and response.
BILE positions throughout all this section Of
the country.
The principals are men Of practical ideas
and havo devoted most OF their lives In the
interest Of this sehesl.
The course Of instruction is thorough and
practical, embracing Bookkeeping by single
and double entry. PENN auship, Arithmetic
Business Papers, Commercial Law and the
details Of Business practice. student
upon finishing . course at this college is
capable to open, conduct and close upon cor
rect principles business books Of every de-.
soriptisn embracing general Merchandising,
Banking, Commission, Manufacturing, N lining,
Railroading Steamboatipg. Farming, DC.
In short this school is designed to prepare
young men for the active duties Of business
life, and the rapidly increasing business Of
the country demands thousands Of men Of
character and ability.
In conclusion then, ". would say to all en-
tsrprising young men who wish to better
their prospects to arrange a. their earliest
opportunity tor course 81 the Zanesville
Business College.
Write at once for the College Journal con.
tanning full particulars. Address the p Princi-
pals,
choguill & Parsons,
XanoSv111e, Ohio.
mch25, '84ml.
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WHoEvER is nominated by the Con-
vsntion, called by the committee now in
session at Bellaire. will he the next Con-
gressman from this district.-Nobls Co
Press.
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0h;n .nsmonrnk

The Monroe County Democracy have
called their primary aud nominating
meetings for Monday, April ], 1884. to
be held sin conformity With the laws OF
ths State" Thst means by the popular
vote system, under the BABEs law. The
yeeders Of the Democracy in Monroe
Coasty are not afraid to 60 to the peo-
ole. aurrah for the indomitable Democ.
rscy Of Monroe County
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TINS Congressional District. l7th, will
elect delegates to the National Demo.
cratic Convention ~ Caldwell on June
IS. The wireworkers at Columbus and
Cleveland may come down II they desire
10 do so. bns they viii go home satisfied
that they made mistake when they de
cided to make the trip The Democrats
OF the District are going to run 1t this
year 10 suit themselves.
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Ed. SPIRIT: Announce the name of
Wire HAMILTON, of Summit township late
In Center, as candidate for Probate Judge
Of Monroe County; subject to the decision OF
the Democratic Nominating Convention.
MANI DsMooRATs'
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Democratic Isaa.Ga! Convention.
MONDAY, APRIL Z, 1884.
RESOLVED, By .h. Democratic Central Com

RESOLVED, By tbs Democratic Central Com.
mittes Of Monroe County, Ohio, that ooanty
primary election, by the Democratic voters
Of said county under the provisions OF sec
-tions 2sl6 to section 1921, inclusive, Of the
Revised Statutes Of Ohio, be held on Monday,
April 2. 1884, 'or tae purpose Of placing in
nomination one person for each Of the fol-
lowing Offices. viz: Probate Judge, Prosecu-
ting Attorney Commissioner and In6rnary
Director.
RESOLVED, That the annexed notice be
published in the SPIRIT OF DEMOCRACY, .
newspaper published in said county.
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COMMISSIONER.

Ed. SPIRIT: Announce N. D. GAR
DEN, of Jackson township as a candidate for
reaominatien re to the office Of County Com
missioner; subject to the decision OF the
Democratic Nominating Convention.
MANY DBNoeRkTg.
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ED. SPIRIT: Announce A. j. PEAR
SON. of Center township. as candidate for
the Office of Probate Judge; subject to the
decision Of the Democratic Nominating Con.
vention. MANY DEMOCRATS.
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PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.

Ed. SPIRIT: Announce JOHN B..
DRrees, of Center txwnship, as candidate
for denomination to the office of Prosecuting
Attorney; subject to the decision Of the Dem.
ocratic Nominating Convention.
MANY DEMocRAfs.
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II Ohio is to have the Democratic
nomination for President, no better tin.
Der can be found within her borders than
Senator GEoRaE a. PEaDLEroH.
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Bright Prospects.

Hartford Telegram: The fact 10, the
current Of sentiment is so strong toward
the Democratic party that the party 10
permeated with . genuine enthusiasm.
At no time since the war we're the Dem
ocratic prospects as bright IS they are
this year. With good candidates and
an honest reform platform the party will
be inyincible
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Ed. SPIRIT Announce GEeRGE L
GILFsrrs, Of Adams township. % candidate
for InHrmary Director; subject TO the decision
Of the Democratic Nominating Convention,
MANI DHNocrATs. !,
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RoBERr NJ. EATON. Esq, OF Belmont,
was elected temporary chairman Of the
Congressional Convention.
Adjourned to meet In Cald we'll on
Wednesday evening, jane Is.
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Ed. SPIRIT: Announce JACOB DRUM,
Of Perry township, - . candidate for re-
nomination to the ofico Of Innrmary Dirscter;
subject 10 the decision Of the Democratic
Nominating Convention.
MANY DKHocRArs.
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The special Assembly committee In
vestigating the New York municipal
government report that in all the Offices
they visited they found the incumbents
generally either dishonest or inefficient.
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Hon A. J WARNER has our thanks
for copy Of the Congressional Directo
~ OF the 48,h Congress
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Ed. SPIRIT: Announce THOMAS MUIR
PHI, Bse Of Perry township, as q candidate
for the Office Of Probate Judge; subject to the
decision Of the Democratic Nominating Con.
yention. MANY DEMOCRATS.
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NEXT ELECTORAL VOTE.
Republican Estimate of the Out
look at Present.

The followinP is the number OF votes
each State will cast in the next Electo-
raj College. with the States divided po.
litically as they voted at the last elec.
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Bon LINCOLN will occupy the second
place On the Republican presidential
ticket. BLAINE leads for the irst place.