The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-01-29
Observation-Disclosures.


they are ours-to criticise We have tasted the
sweets of freedom from the responsibilities OF
the ship of State for nearly one year. and have
noted the mistakes and shortcomings of the
present Federal Administration, which. we are
sorry to say. have been numerous and lamerta-
BILE. But we cheerfully accord honor where
honor is due, and freely render to the political
-overeignty, headed by Harrison. a just ac-
acknowledgement of whatever meriterious acts
it may perform The general partisan character
of its procedure is occasionally relieved by con.
duct based on an equitable contemplation of
the peoples rights, and an honest eudeavor to |
conform 10 their reasonable wishes in matters |
of public concern. In the light of the many bad |
injudicious appointments ade for party SER
vice, beginning with Blaine and continuing
almost without interruption to the present
time. extending through all the ramifcations
of the public service. it is very refreshing to
record one with which no fault be found,
and which gives universal satisfaction to all
the parties concerned.
For long time people have indul sed
| themselves in curious and various speculations
| as to the probable successor of Postmaster Kel-
| ley, whose commission expires February sth.
Of course. all agreed that the appointee would
be Republican, but WHAT particular one would
famous inquiry, "Who struck Billy Pattersonf'
Numerous rumblings shook the political at
mosphere of the local Republican camp, which
resounded with the names of Krake. Furry,
Scarf, Twitt. Beatty-all good men and excel
lent citizens-tegether with numerous other
| worthy aspirants.
The forces of each candidate were quietly
| drilling in preparation for the final battle at
the polls perfecting themselves in all the tactics
of political knight errantry when b ought face
| to face with the enemy.
| The degree of interest felt by the actors COM
municated itself to rot only their respective
friends and followers. but was diffused broad
cast over the remotest confines of the Republi-
can legions That an election would d. eide
the matter was very natural for the people to
suppose. and thev supposed it accordingly and
were watching with interest the aspect of the
matter. and prophesying multiplicity of out
comes as day after day glided by in the period
| of time marking the home stretch" To be
| sure, no authority existed for the certainty of
| an election other than the one afforded by pre-
| cedeut. but people regarded that as sufficient
guaranty that one would be he d, and kept right
| on in their numerical reckonings which would
have puzzled the brain of Pythagoras or ArchI-
| medes. But this harmless amusement was cut
short by the announcement from Washington
l
would OCCUR This settled the election question,
but not until last Thursday morning were peo-
pie confirmed or disappointed as the csse ight
be- in their predictions of the successful candi-
| date
Our esteemed fellow citizen, John C. Beatty.
Esq is the appointee aud will handle the mail
at the Ravenna Post Office for four years from
February eth, when he will be succeeded by
| some good Democrat,
| We believe this is one of the very best ap-
pointments that could be made Mr.. Beatty is
so well known to our citizens and the people of
the county generally that any mention of his
| ability and thorough business qualifications
| would seem almost superfuous.
We regret, of course, that Postmaster Kelly
must be succeeded by a Republican, but as the
political fates have so decreed. we are thankful
| that President Harrison has seen fit to make
such an excellent appointment. Aside from his
fine business capacity that forms so strong
| recommendation of his fitness for the office, he
| is pleasant, obliging, and courteous to all with
whom he comes in contact and possesses a most
happy temperament for the discharge of the
| duties pertaining to such an office, in manner
| agreeable 10 public approval.
| In the appointment OF q postmaster all our
| people, regardless of party affiliations. or
condition. are Jointly interested and should be
unanimous in the desire to put the Office in
| charge of thoroughly competent and trust
worthy man. and everyone should and will be
| extremely gratiied that its affairs are to be
| under the management of so desirable an official
| as John G Beatty is certaia to prove himself.
The PRESS therefore congratulates Mr.. Beatty
and the people alike In their good fortune. for
we are certain that no man could have been
selected from among our Republican friends
who will give better satisfaction to everyone
| than John G. Beatty Aside from all this. Mr.
Beatty is Gle lrly entitled to the Office from a
party standpoint. for man has rendered more
faithful and efficient service to his party than
| he.