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The Pensacola Gazette, speaking OF the
arrival at Vera Cruz Of the Hon. Wilson
Shannon, our Minister to Mexico, says:
"In the reception Of Mr.. s. by the ati-
thorities of Vera Cruz there was nothing
indicative of ill-feeling towards our coun.
try. On the contrary, he was treated
with the ceremony and honors due to- his
character as en~oy Esom a great people"
A correspondent of the New Orleans
Picayunc, writing on the same SUBJECT
says: =,
"Mr. Shannon was greeted with a
warmer reception by the authorizes OIL
Vera Cruz than was ever rendered to any
Minister from the United States at any
former period"
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Fall Trade, 1914.

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a MEDlgKNES. RAlN1s. Oils.
DYE SfUFFS. PEkFI Ne
RI, FANCY ARTICLES.
BRUSHES. SPICES. &c. &s. &c.
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ssh esP@wiai asiesenre e ske N kalfsass Tsa6s
eesaE a 80 c. lEEsE Qu3slax 49, bsuEaa =
L@Es snszfl1ss a lAc Inn EsT hAkkET
fhlck. Ne are thrnfaae reacy aa x..maea a.
~ah eaher tieases. kssIh - ssh.
~ rsKPerasnily sain "a q cal 90 ofSrF ffsm.
Al Ne chassis and P-ysixlans shs are - : aal
Easy ii aAe aTaalrs - sur iimr a husss "a "a
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y .iow xe eRnmfrsfs lFs lsadsaK arlseass. "a
81 whuh. loesfhsr ssh sxeas tklra 90 sell
se wasraaa Is D. s.f ~ BESl QUALIFY. .sa
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q. Iamph1r Tsrs N g<inaa
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cssam Tartar kinseed 90. Lamp OIL
laftafn aeid k0i D. A1taH.l
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sapr. Cos. SD. ssss,ss ssouA. vsas
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Msgnssia. Q.isks!ssr D diga (hr.l F'oisnl
= .ds Pssders aud Nafiasl
5 dinz do maddrF. copeFas. BlIs
DIS a Coz aria Stone
c4s L Soap Lagwood. csmxeod.
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Bsimstoue csrhin 81, Red Sand, n
flsH e. Sulphur Co'aens, Florida. and
y ahats iiefpgiae Tsilst Water
A. ssate do ExiEsrls. TITO Rsr,
Mariate d Fsary Soaps
SEIph Qginina Brasllrs .f al kids
cssor Of, ia bStiles Pepper. n ssts,d I. ,'rs,
and bsErel.l Mace. Aasmsgs. Gin,
Swrel Oh do DO &C..
s ,,iri's Turpsntl do clar. Iaks u. kinds
Bssl salad oil p lly, Shoe q ask ag
I.llnoris (best coiogaal Serge . and Drnisi IN
Abifc Lad, fan Kegs ssFnmrnis aud Meet
aud dIy1 cal Books
I.iiharge. Red Lead Miadaw Glass OF al
cr0mr Green siEss
CRIME Ieilow Coach Hsrairh
crame Red C"pal DO
Paris Green Japan do
PTusslan Blue &c. Sc.
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<.-~ Wholesale Druggists
| z.... Sycamore 81. Petersburg Va
Augisr y. a. s.
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! nlss. ne gsnstliufisn. sns shs Isss-
ahe Gs1raians sfssr Liberty.
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good reasons for their conversion. Ii is founded
on conviction of the dangerous tendency of the
wing policy and measures, derived from an exper-
mental knowledge of both-and they embrace
Democracy from n belief that its principles and
measures are essential to the preservation and full
enoymen, of the privileges Of our free institutions
The Patriot accompanies these recantalons with
the remrk, that there are fully six hundred men
IN tins (Co'umblana) county, who supported Har-
rlson IN 1870, that no circumstances can induce to
vote for Henry Clay in 1914
lNDIANA,-A late number of the Indiana
State Sentinel contains lis, of About one hun
dred and marty names. including some of the
most talented and influential men of that State,
renouncing all further allegiance to the rotten
cause Of Whggery. Every man of them voted
for Harrison in 1910.
The following are among the names included
in the list, yiz:-Judgr l.uleston, who was the
wing candidate for Congress in opposition 10 Rob-
ert Dale Owen; Hon. c, II, Test; Mr. Dunn, II
talented lawyer; Hon. VIM. Bryant, Major Macy
a wing candidate for Congress; Thomas Jernegan
Esq, and Samuel II. Clymer, late wing member
OF the Indiana Legislature.
lLLINoIs..-Ihe Springfield Register states
that john f. Owens, Esq, of that city, late a
prominent and active wing, has openly renowned
all connection with thar party, and attached him
self TO the Democracy.
AS for MAINE, we hear of similar changes in
every direction. We shall have the whole dem
ocrallc Harrison vote OflSlO, and sweep the
Stale by at least ten thousand The old Pine
Tree is as green, and straight and lirmly-rooed
as ever Portland American
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WHOLESALE PRICES CURRENT


SEEDS, Herds Grass, 80 90 to 20 per hushel. Red
Top 90 To On cts. ClOyor-N tot Southern,
40 c. Flax Seed, 81 30 per hushel. Lucerne, 50 c.
per ID. CANARY Seed $500 per bushcl.
GRAIN. COrn--Snrthern, new, hushel 90 tnO0-SOuth-
crn round yellow, old 50 njlSOuhcrn Hat yellow new,
IL 4StU do. white IL 0l-do New Orleans 90 a DO
Barley 90 0O-Rye, Northern, g, DIDO southern 81
6j-Oats Southern 90 Il go --NOrthern do 80 10 So
Beans, per hishc co. g. shorts per double bushe %
u 2j-Brun II ~,
FLOUR. Baltimore, Howard street. 4 moa. or. 81 81
O0-dO wharf, 81 - aSO O0dO lret OF garlic, 81 IS u
ist-PhilndCphia do, 4 mos 1 t2 81 90 -FrederiCks-
burgh, low I'd 4 mOsd G2 i75-AleNandria, wharf
mountain, 60 II OO-Gencsscc, common, cash, S 90
- do fancy brands ) II = 2j--OhO via Canal 80 90
40 GO-lo do New Orleans, cash ~ 70. Rye, So 50
aO00-lndan Meal in hbls = SO 90
PROVISIONS Beei,-MeSs i mo. new hbl. Sc ~ n 80
-NHyy-SG 90 G 50--NO. L. ; 30 5 DIDO Prime 81 90
81 2i-rurk--ENtra clear ! mo- hh 800 90 90 % do
Clear SUl 50a !! ~ do. Mess, % 80 O5 50do Prime
- 7O0-dO Mess from other States. 10 90 90 90
do Prime do do 50 90 on dn Cargo do. 0U-Clenr
do 90 90 % OOBulur shipping ,lda Is do store unn-
specied ~ Edo dairy, II cents 20lard, No. Bos
ns 90 U0--du South and Western Il CLAIMS, Boston,
a. ll-Souhrrn aud Western GnGl-2 Cheese.
ship and mcui, 9u / LIDO new milk, L2 ~
wool. Duty-Ihc value whcrcui AT the place Of ey.
p0rlnlion shall not exceed cents per pound Ter
d Vnlorrm, All whereof the value exceeds cents per
pound, 10 per Ct. al, val. and cts per pound,
Prime or SINOny FceCCs, washed III. As n so c-AmPr
lean full blood do ~ 4IDo 81 do 81 u 4O-Do l.2 do
Ban Bid aud common do 30 33--Smyrna Sheen
washed 2On 2j-Do nnwashcd, Lon i1-lengas do 6 10
-SaNony, clean OOBurnOs Ayrrs unpickcd, Il l0--dn
do do picked IN j-Superiinc Northern pulled lamb AZ
alj-No do do do 3, l0No do do do % 49, No
do do do Il u 90
HOPS Duty 30 per cenl--lsrs soft Mass lsi3 H.
Il 2dGN, 1 l-la5,
HAY. Sl to 10 per tOn--Eascrn screwed 90 to 10.
EGGS, Y,
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Hurrah for
YOUNG HICKORY
COONS ALTER ED!

l. o UISANA ELE CTIOM
THREE MEMBRES OF CONGRESS,
AND TlIELEGISLATURE DEMO
CRATIC!
In the LIST dist. Mr. Slidel, and in the Sd
Gen. Dawson, democrats, are elected. The
4th district democratic without doubt.
The coons claim that they have carried
the Cd district by 600 majority. 1t may be
so. That district gave coon majority il
1910 of 1000. and if they hare carried it now
according to their own statements, they
have lost 400 votes. AT this the coor
humps up his back and grius about in the
street as though his hide was perfectly safe
Poor old FOOL
The Journal of Commerce thinks the leg
slature will be democratic; last year coon.
1.-THE emblem beast can make anythne
out of such COMPOUNDED thrashing as he ha'
got in Louisiana, he'll get rich before thu
election is over. All right boys!
The n. Y. Plebeian says:-We have re
ceived additional returns without being able
to arrive at any definite result. "Severa
days will elapse," says the picayune, "bc
fore the complexion Of parties will be def
nitely settled" But we have learned enough
to know that Louisiana is Democratic. II
the Presidential election of 1910 the Hari
son electors had | ,297 votes, and the Var
Buren, electors 1917, leaving a wing MAORI
ty of $3.50. In comprising the returns o
1910 with the Parishes heard from now, W
| find an immense Democratic gain. o
course the great national questions did no
have the effect at this election that they vii
at the Presidential election.
We have carried without doubt, three O
the four members of Congress and probabl
a majority in the Convention and LcgiSla
ture.
But be that as i. may, there is no doub
but the popular vote is with us, and tina
Louisiana Is certain for Polk and Dallas b,
| thousands.
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"llu;rah for Young Hickory
Dallas and Victorvn'
NO Z CE.

The Democratic Association Of Pon,iret will
hold an adjourned meeting at the iowa house, on
CHARLES &. EASTMAN, Esq, Of Woodstock
has accepted an invitation 10 be present ana
address the Association. 1t is earnestly hoped
that every Democrat in town will feel il his dut,
to be present. Come, Brothers! turn out and
ct us have a full house.
BY Order.
A. LANDER TON, Sce'y
Pomfret, July Q, 1914.
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Y,ZZ[nzZ.Es. -s-z.elez-Is-
iDENETlT: !TRFl.I
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11S ,>eSN0r>c. rIrS>-1>VtNlOOIe>'.IeIv1
DIR. Il. ). Gil As L, Dental SurgeOn,
WOODSTOCK, VT.

PLUGGING-5O cts to 60
Particular attention paid to plugging deCaycd teeth
with GOLD; which filling will be WARRANTED to renuin
good, during the Lille time of the patient.
EXTRACrING-25 cts.
The "key entirely discarded, and none bnt Chevaers
splendid ForCeps, used in this operation.
PIfOTING, OR ENGRAVING, $3.50.
"Alcocks' elegant INCoRRUPTIBLE teeth, OF natural
shape and color set int rm and durable manner on the
roots Oldecaye ed teeth
PLATE WORK, S. to per tooth.
Teeth Sc, on GOLD PLATE, from one To iull SET after
the most approved mChods,
ITNervGs of teeth destroyed when NECESSARY, with.
pain, Great given the REGULAR ARRANGEMENT
Of chldrcns teeth; and to the treatment Of all diseases Of
the mouth aud gums.
Tooth powders, garecs and washes prepared and for
sale.
No charge for examinations or advice l5tf
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NaAREsE Id,

In this town, 9rh ult. by the Rev. Mr.
Morse, Mr. RANSOM NJ. RUSSELL and
Miss THERESA j. MCKENZIE, both of
this town.
Oh hum! there goes another of the cor.
der" What is these fellows thinking about?
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f OR S ALE.
at this Office, in pamphlet form, fey
copies of "Ilcnry Clay's Duels."
Price $3.50 per hundred, in advance.

81 believe that man should hold prop
crly to the amount Of - dollars, IN
order to exercise the right OF suffrage"
"Evprv DOOr
damned loaier in the street should not be
allowed to vote. "-"TOm PomrS"ihe real
ditm Of the VrmOm Picrd, and the
Icodinp com in JJ00dstOck.
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dition, would, with view to the iorma'
ton of an Bnti-Gambling Association ii
this city, respectfully solicit the attend
ance of our fellow-citizens at the Cour
house, on this Saturday evening the
18th instant, at hall-past six O'Clock
when a number of addresses will be de-
livered.
Rob't WicklfIe, sr., Jesse Bayles, r
PindelI, James Logue, W, King, c. r
Thompson, ID. Warner, ]. M. Letcher
VIM. Wilson, F. McLear, j. Kennard, j
c. Butler. A. T. Skllman, ID, A, Sayre
J. M. M Gala, J. L. Price, ]. L. Halsted
E. X. Sayre, Joseph Ficklin, John Norton
S, Chipey, II. B, Payne, A. ii, Robertson
w. L, Berkeley, T. II. Skilman, J. 7, SUIT
ton, c. II. Poindexter, r, w. Rho:on
Richard Hulett, Sam. d. Akin, W. X.
Higgins, J, l., Wilmot, Michael Gangh
j. Bruen, II. B, Ingles, A, Logan, VIM
p. Vaughn, f. Montmolin, Jas. Hamilton
Thos, Baxter, Jos, MiIward, T. Grant, W
C. Bell, J. G. Darby, ID. M. l., Payne, II
b. Pnckard, Thos. d. Michel, VIM. Rich
ardson, Rob't Peter, Jas. c. Cross, II. Bias,
com, B. III. M'Cown, r. II, p. Allen, w
II. Anderson, J. L. Kemp, II, II. Lynch
W. Merrick, w. r. Bradford, A. Dodd
II. |. Bodley, C. c. Rogers, w. S. IIar.
per, Rich'd Marsh, c. Kensel r. C. Hol.
land, p. III. Highly, Samuel Bedd, L. W,
Crichland, J. c. Rodes, E. M'Murray. G
W. Stewart, d. L. Vigus, Thos. O'Rear
Jas. w. Cochran, w. w, Alter, Henry
Bell, G. C. Norton, g. r. Trotter, N. L.
Finnell.
The following is the pledge prepared fol
the occasion, and we suppose signed by all
the members of the Association then form.
ed, viz:
kentucky matchmaking and Noral
Trust Society.
ANTI-GAMBLING PLEDGE.
We whose names are hereunto annexed
DESTROYS of forming a Society for our mu
tual benefit, and to guard against PERM
clous practice, which is alike injurious tc
ourselves and families and prejudiclal tC
the moral and political Institutions of oul
country, pledge ourselves, as ladies' ant
gentlemen, to abstain from every species
of Notwithstanding games or games o
chance-for any purpose of gain or profit
whatever
In this movement we perceive the names
of some of MIR Clay's most ardent friends
but mhcrt is his arm name1
We are informed that one or both o
these papers were presented to Mr. Clay
who EXPRESSLY REFUSED TO JOIN
IN THE MOVEMENT that he not onl,
refused to Join in it, but DISTINCTLY
CONDEMNED IT! He would no, sane
ton it either by his voice or example. On
woud-be President will neither give NJ
his lavorite games, nor encourage other
to do so. lie will not even come bcior'
the nation as A REFORMED Gambler,
Honest WHY'S! Friends of Morality
What do yau think of thsl Are you con
tent to make gambler President, bccaus
his friends have given you scapc'goat Il
Frelingnuysen! Will You put SlNNEl
into the higher office, to get SAINT in
to the lomcr? St. Paul said, "Shall we d
evil that good may come? God forbid.
But the Wing leaders ask YOU to do more
to do ii great evil for the sake of HUl
gooM
Christians will not do it: nor will mora
men.
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MAITLAND.

CHAs. G.. EAsraAN will aidres
democratic Associat on at the L.,
the 21ih lust at 2 o'clock
Of the Tariff. d. rr,uc.,cJ
A punc;nal attendant
July ~. 1874
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Gen. Caldwaader, in consequence of the fear
less discharge of his duty, was singled out as the
object o! vengeance. Tho balls passed though
his coat, not one Of which drew blood! His escape
must be accounted remarkable
A meeting took place at the Commissioner
Hall, at eleven o'clock, at which resolutions were
adopted requesting General C, to Withdraw his
troops, and promising, on that condition, to or
sanlze special police in all the wards to preserve
the peace.
Expresses have been sent to the President of
lee United Stetes for troops, and Captain Rngold,
at Fort M'lenry, for his Flying Artillery, and to
Captain Davis at Fort Minlin.
The military, though exhausted by.severe duty,
and sinking to the ground though fatigue, maintain
most indomiiabe spirit, resolved to hold their
position TO the last.
We learn, by passengers from Philadelphia
that between and oeock in the afternoon, the
rioters proposed that if the mill ary were with
drawn, they would dispense, which proposition
was agreed to- and the rioters dispersed according,
~ AT the time the cars left, peace and tranquil
ly seemed TO be restorded.
Gov Porter arrived in the city by the afternoon
line from Harrisburg.
lie immediately issued proclamation and
general ordeas for quelImg any disturbance that
might arise.
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4 CAR ID.

II. CARPENTER, takes this method Of rendering hi \
thanks to his numerous friends for their many ard very
acceptable Giyors during the long sickness in his family,
and for their kind attention to him, in his recent affection
by the death Of his cOnsort.
Woodstock. July II, lS4l
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HENRY CLAY'S DEMOCRACY.

Read what Henry Clay said in Congress,
ye men who follow the plough, and fell the
forests, and shove the forepanc, and ye
women, too, who mOrk IN the Kitchen, and
by your vlrtuous industry contribute to tie
happiness aud prosperity of the county,
read what Henry Clay said on the floor of
Congress in 1920. Here it is. viii We
be the mhitc STAGES of the "miIl boy of the
slashes." A pretty mill boy he:
Wgcntiemcn miH not ailow as TO hdr'
BLACK SLAVES, they must M"s hare
WHITE ONES; .for WE CANNOT cur OUR
rIREwoop, AND BLACK OUR SHOES, AND
HAVE OUR WIVES AND DAUGIl-
TIERS WORK IN THE KITCHEN"
Ban state Democrat.
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r.mMIssIONER,S NOTICE

n the Subscribers being appointed by the Hon m.
~ fTohate Court for the District NJ Windsor Com
ssioners TO receive examine and siusi all claims ard
nenhnds ~ all Persons against the estate Of DANIEL
fLhiCHER late of Chester in said District d,rsa.eJ
anu aug" claims and demands exhibited IN Offset ,he,,
TO- ara SIX months from this date beng allowed IN,
purpose hereh' give notice that Will attend IN a.,
business OF our said appointment ri the dwellns bors
ol iKA FLETCHER In said Coaster on The second
nhufshii IN January eiJ, O'Clock A. ~ until ocIe.
T. VI. on said days. "' ''"oh
70 S,RCFNT
JAMES BATES '"m"''5'""si'
chcrtrr lu', i. tei, ,,,,
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MURDER OF THE MORMON PROpU-
ET JOE SMITH AND HIS BROTHER
HIRAM.

HIRAM.
Smith and his Council surrendered, and
arrived at Carthage, Ill.,, the County seat Of
Hancock, on the 2ln ut, a, midnight. They
were confined in the debtors room Of the
Jail, which was guarded by strong Getach-
ment of troops. Subsequently to their sur.
render, Governor Ford visited Nauvoo. and
finding all quiet, left the Holy City at ) o.
clock in the afternoon Of the Goth. Mabout
the same time that the Governor left Nau-
VOC, the Prophet and his brother were killed
at Carthage. We copy the following partc-
ularS.
The reports relative TO the manner in
which they were killed are various and con.
Trajectory. The latest version is, that up.
wards of 90 men, in diguise, rushed past the
guard. who were posted in and in front of
the Jail at Carthage in which the Mormons
were confined, and shot Joe and Hiram dead
on the spot. Some accounts say that the
Mormons in prison made no resistance: 9th.
ers say they did and that the prophet dis
charged revolving pistol several times.
All was quiet in Nauvoo, Oh the Goth ult
The Mormons, so far from seeming disposed
to reialiate, were apprehensive of an attack
The remains of Joe Smith and his brother
had been inferred.
"Ilu:tah for Young Hickory
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GAMBLING.

The undersigned, citizens of Lcxing-
ton, being thoroughly convinced by ma
turc dcliberation of the evil and PERM
cious effects ofthe vice of Gambling upon
society in general, and more especially
of the danger arising from it to the NOR
ais of the young of every class and con-
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POSTSCRIPT.

In December last the following notice
appeared in a Lexington Ky.) paper,
near the residence ofMr Clay, viz:
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NEW ARR ANG EMENT
FOR THE EX TENSIV OF
FASHIONABLE
Dry O. 90 d s!
MONDAY, JUNE u, 1911.

w W. ESrARROOK. announces 10 the inhabitants
w Of WOODSTOCK uHd vicinity that he has decided 4"
establish permanent store In This place tor that p'-
pose has taken lease oi four years the Sto. formerly
occupied by II. a. Torpusile Whiine's loit ttt-
trail street which he now enarrns "nh hliine M in
good si, for the sale OF Dry Cool U" tue lash sis-
TEN nj reduced prices. l..,
y splendid assortment o. " ''' 'o"' " L. ana bos-
ton. ,r ,p,
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-07-12

~ 1t has so long been the custom Of wings
to make their boasts before the election, that
they were in the majority and would carry the
day. and so often failed, that we generally
consider their boas,iogs as SO much idle wind;
bu, Of late days they have been SO busily en-
gagged in manufacturing the irons TO fasten all
who are supposed to be the least waver'ag IN
their ranks, that we begin to think they sup
pose they have, in fact majority of votes in
the county. Is word in favor of the homes
" or qualifications of Democratic candidate
let slip by his Wing friend or neighbor, he is
called to account, and the consequences OF
swerving pointed out 10 him--poli'ical con-
domination by the Wing party. Is this con-
'sistent with their former pretensions VINO
does not recollect their old song, 1--WE have
no voice in the political questions of the day,
so let Us bury party and choose the best men,
regardless of their political sentiments. =
Democrats, watch them close, scan them well,
and you will perceive that now. as then. they
are planning to chea, and deceive you. Be on
your guard.
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The people are as competent to judge OF the
qualifications Of Judge as they are OF the
qualifications Of a Governor, or President, and
in the case Of an election of Judge they have
the advantage Of better personal acquaintance
with the individual, his talents and character.
Facts show that in the election Of judges by
the Legislature that violent partizans generally
succeed. Such elections are generally the
coin in which political debts are paid. The
people at large do not owe these debts, and
consequently do not act under the obligations
they impose. My position is ihis-'hat TO hold
judicial, or any other officer directly respon-
sible TO the people, tends to increase and
strengthen @he salutary checks which should
always be thrown around public officers, 10
prevent an abuse Of power, and affords strong
guaranty for the fidelity and good conduct
Of public servants.
i would have justices of the peace, elected
by the people-to hold their Office for the term
of one year.
would have sheriffs elected by the people,
and would have them eligible four years in
six.
am in favor of Incorporating in the consti.
tuition an article prohibiting the Legislature
from char,ering any banks. without the char
ter of the same, shall have been first submit
ted to the inspection Of the people. and shall
receive tleir appreciation at the ballot box
AS respects Legislation for interpretations,
will say, that | am opposed to creating and
fostering monopolies Of any kind. All the
legislation which deem necessary and expe-
dent on this subject, is. the passage Of gen.
eral act Of Incorporation, which shall guaran-
tee 10 the union Of labor and capital, aud to all
partners in business. all the facilities necessa-
rc k..o.
and which shall be equally available to all,
without securing exclusive rights and privie.
ges to any.
CATION in the legislature but would consult
session, and by fixing moderate sum, as
their pay per diem, than ty cur,ailng the
number Of the delegation to rery small num-
Der.
lam in favor of providing in the constiu-
tion 70! holding biennial sessions of the legis-
lature.
am in favor Of giving qualified veto pow
er to the Governor. This l consider 10 be a
sautary check, upon has,y and improper leg
islalion. The history of the past shows that
this power has seldom been abused. The ex-
ercise Of this power, must necessarily be un-
popular with a majority Of the Legislature, and
the executive can only be Influenced by a
sense of duty to the people to whom alone he
would be responsible, to in,erpose it 10 cases
where the passage of law would, in Ills opn-
ion, be manfeslIy productive OF great evil 10
the community. or be in contraveulion Of the
constitution.
lwould require majority Of two thirds Of
both branches Of the Legislature, for the pass
ace of bill after il had been returned by the
Governor with his objections.
1 am in favor Of prohibiting, the Legislature
from creating State debt.
]. T.. FLETCHER.
July 4, 1874.