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The WAY 1T WORKS The old Jellerso-
nian Democrats, almost to a man, are for Ge-
neral HARRISON. OF this fact, the modern
Democrats will have ample proof before next
November


At meeting Of the friends OF Mr.. VAN
BuREN, in Ross county, (Ohio) number of
ID, legates were appointed to attend a Con-
vent.on to be holden AT Columbus on the 9Th
OF January last, among others, Mr.. JACOB
REID had the honor Of being selected. The
following IN his response TO the appointment
conferred on him:


Messrs. EpIroRs : In looking over the list
of Delegates to the Convention to be held in
Columbus on the Sth of January next, an
nounced in the Advertiser find | am honor
ed with an appointment in common with ma
ny Of my old political friends and neiehbors.
That am a Democrat, Messrs Editors, there
is no question, having always voted on that
side. ever intend SO doing. ! was cduca-
ted 10 respect the grea, Apostle Of Democracy
Thomas JEFFERSON, who, find, placed un-
bounded confidence in the honest patriotism
and fitness of WILLIAM Henry HARRIsoN
for posts Of great trust, so much So that he
appointed him Governor of the Northwest
crn Territory, Indian Agent, &c; and rs
am told and verify believe that General Har-
rson has ever proved himself faithful to his
country and the Democratic party, | and a
part Of my Democratic friends and ncighbors
have determined to support him for the Pre-
sidency.


| therefore wish you, Messrs. Editors, to
inform the manager Of the Advertiser, that
cannot 90 up TO Columbus on the 9Th of ia
nuary next, as | shall be engaged, celebrating
that glorious day with my Democratic friends
at the Court House, in Chilico,he, on which
occasion expect to see the greatest gather
ing OF our farmers and mechanics that has
taken place since the organization of Old
Democratic Ross. / shall, however, visit
Columbus on the 22d of February next, if
selected as one of the Delegates.


JACOB REID.


DECEMBER "a, 1889.