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The Lincoln County herald., 1873-03-05

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Rave become quito masia among tn
daily sawspsper reporters, We suppose il
the absence Of anything better to writ
about. We bave just noticed one, in .h,
st. Loais Times, thss for sxtyaordinar,
statements will almost rank With th,
wonderful ssorscs Of sinbad, the ssilor
The sketch purports to b Of che lifs o.
Chas. =. Peers, ESQ, the representative
Of Warren, ard Z native Of this town
After speaking Of Charley as a true type
Of The self. made man, aud a son Of the
"iats Ayor General E. J. Peers, sho Rg
urcd coaspicuously in the Mexican ssr
under General Zachary Taylor. par,icipa'
ting ia The battles Of Cherubusco and
Cbepultapsc, and entering tho city oi
Mexico ct che head Of his DIVISION" The
"sketcher' says:
Young Peers was left an orphan when
q mere boy, and was thrown frieudless
upon the world. lie attended school bu,
one year aud was forced to seek liveli.
hood. Driuing oren on farm for sir
dollars month, he carried his books with
him and devoted his incoming and evenings
to close study, borrowing his law books
from Henry Quigley and A. V. Mckee,
eminent lawyers Of Troy. In 1859, he
entered printing Office as an apprentice,
remaining at the case and ia the editorial
rom until 1861. During the years
ls64-65 he was in the federal service
with the rank Of major"
The citizens of our town will readily
recognize the truthfulness of the above
sketch. We hope the Times reporter
will continue his sketches" and have
them published in book form, otherwise
the world would lose wonderful work.
1t would prove a fit companion in the
library for "Gulli,er's Travels" "Rob
iuson Crusoe," "Jack the Giant Killer"
&C., &c. BY all means let the good work
60 on. The sketch so romautically
begun goes on thusly:
He removed to Warrcpton 10 the later
year and, aided by L. j. Dryden,
Esq, and other friends, established the
Warrenton Banner-a Democratic jour.
nal. In 1866 he passed a satisfactory
examination and was admitted to the bar
In the fall of the same year he was mar
ried to Miss Mary Humphreys, an es,i
mable young lady of Brooklyn, N. Y.
His first appearance in politics was fol,
lowed by his election as circuit attorney
of the Third judicial circuit, composed
of Pike, Lincoln, Warren and Montgom
cry counties. He filled the Office accept
ably and established reputation for in.
dustry and ability Of which any one
might we'll feel proud. In the fall Of
1872 he was nominated by the Democracy
for Legislative honors, and his personal
popularity was so great that while his
county gave General Grant 400 majority,
Mr.. Peers was elected by over 300 ma.
jority. He is vigorous debatcr, clear.
headed, industrious and reliable in every
respect. His record thus far in the
Twenty seventh General Assembly has
been one in which be has shown himself
to possess more than ordinary parlia.
mentary ability. He is a member of the
committees on Criminal Jurisprudence,
Internal Improvements and Local Bills.
Warren county may we'll congratulate
herself upon having SO useful repre-.
sentative.
The Lincoln County herald., 1873-03-05

A resolution for the expulsion Of Sen.
ator Patterson, the G. N. dealer, was
introduced in the United States Senate
last Thursiay. Tho consideration Of
this measure will necessitate on extra
se;ciou.
The Lincoln County herald., 1873-03-05

A portion of the Radical members OF
the legislature have addressed . memo. i.
rial to the United States Senate, asking
that body to investigate Col. Boey's elsc.
tion. That is making a mountaip out Of
q mole hill.
The Lincoln County herald., 1873-03-05

Hon. Alex. II. Stephens has been
elected to congress in the Eighth district
of Georgia without opposition. He is a
member Of the next congress. The ven.
cradle Georgian will be an object of no
little interest capitol where he was fami.
iarly known, but where his voice has not
been heard since l859.-Republican.
The Lincoln County herald., 1873-03-05

W. c. Rsiney has been elected to fill
the vacancy caused BY the death Of state
Senator Greene Of Cape Griardeau. He
hss taken bis seat, aud 10 represented as
6ns looking mso, with round, full face
sud silver hair. and bsviog tho appear
sles of Q sterling, honest man.
The Lincoln County herald., 1873-03-05

Atlanta Herald: "It is rumored that
the reason President Grant reconsidered
his purpose of making a trip though the
South this spring, was that the Radical
leaders whispered assassination in his
ear, and so wrought upon his mind an
impression that his life would be in
danger in the South, that be determined
not to make the projected visit"
The Lincoln County herald., 1873-03-05

Gov. Woodsou has not shown much
executive ability thus far. His appoint
ments do not give satisfaction. 1t is
thought, however, that as soon as he gets
through his list of st. Joe favorites, and
when all his distinguished wife's relations
get places, that he will be able to 6ud
some good meu-provided there are any
places vacant for them.-Jonesburg
Leader.
The Lincoln County herald., 1873-03-05
Ycs:ssdsy, che A'A, vas aostrlsss .
gala dsy 10 Washington tho second in
augwrntion of President Grant

nv. Mutchins has introduced n sill
providing for submitting to the seoplo as
she general election 10 1874 the question
Of holding a ecnsti.stiouol aosseGtion.
The move is very good one, FOR it in
solves 20 expense, ana ~ill show the feel
ing Of The people, .hlch should always
be regarded 10 such important matters as
as the holding Of constitutional CONVEX
tious. We hope it will pass.
The Lincoln County herald., 1873-03-05

Gen. Fitz Hugh Lee sat down to din
ner at the same table with the negro
Pinchback, at Washington, the other
dry, and remained until he had finished a
square meal. When quizzed about it,
Lee remarked, "Pinchback did not say
anything TO me, and hope my presence
was not distasteful to him"
The Lincoln County herald., 1873-03-05

James p. Wells, the head and front
Of the American gambling house recently
broken up in Paris, was, ten years ago. q
minister 10 good standing, aud had
charge Of = Massachusetts, shureh.
The Lincoln County herald., 1873-03-05
Notice.,

~ Stockholders Of tho st. Louis and Keokuk
Railroad Company will be held at the Planters,
House, in the city Of Hannibal. on the FOURTH
DAY OF MARCH, 1873, at one O'Clock in the
afternoon, to take into confederation the consoi
idation with, or sale, or lease TO the st. Louis
Hannibal and Keokuk Railroad Company OF the
road and franchises Of this Company, and take
ac'ion thereon and also TO ratify and confirm
the action Of the Officers, Directors and Exsou-
tive Committee in the premises.
Dated Fsbrua 7th, 1873.
lSignedl GEO. GREENE, Pres't
WM. BUCHANAN, esc'y. isbi2
The Lincoln County herald., 1873-03-05
CO-Partnershup Dissolution.

NOTICE Is hereby given that the co partns,.
~ ship heretofore existing between Jsoob
Hartman and George P. McRoberts Ia di,soIved
The undersigned will settle the liabilities of ths
nr@ and no Others. JACOB HARTMAN.
Troy, No., February Q, 1878.
The Lincoln County herald., 1873-03-05

Ben. Butler said recently: II am
the man that God made, and not the
newspapers" The newspapers are glad
to be relieved of the responsibility.-
Chicago Post.
The Lincoln County herald., 1873-03-05

Miss Jennie Brown of Wisconsin has
received fifty yards Of watered silk a. a
reward for saving three men from q va.
terry grave.
The Lincoln County herald., 1873-03-05

Froude says be liked the Americans
and "didn's meet single vulgar person
in the country"
The Lincoln County herald., 1873-03-05

Pomesoy's explanations Of the $1,000
he gave to York, 10 nut shell is about
this: A friend of "old Subsidy" was
going to open bank, and he needed as.
sistance. He entrusted York with
$1,000 to deliver to his friend York
played the rascal and stated before the
Kansas legislature that Pomeroy had
given it to him to buy his vote. 1t takes
an extremely small hole for these con.
gressional swindlers to slide through.
The Lincoln County herald., 1873-03-05

Gov. Warnoth, who has been 10
Washington for some time, left for New
Orleans on the 81, convinced that con.
gress will do nothing to solve the Loulsi.
and muddlc. He is of the opinion that
if the KilIogg movement is forced upon
the people Of Louisiana, when the peo.
pie of that state become convinced of
the fact, there will be such q revolution
in that state as will require something
more than the presence Of federal troops
to suppress it. The opinion is fast be
coming prevalent that congress has
made fatal mistake in not taking some
decided staudIwish regard to the condition
Of affairs in that unfor,un ate state.
The Lincoln County herald., 1873-03-05
Christian Institute,

Miss .. A. Stuart
MOULD inform her patrons and the pubic
w that she will remove her School from tho
house on Main street 70 the Christian Institute'
where shO will reopen er scoooi ON
Wednesday, January 1st, 1873.
Miss Stuart hopes to merit q share Of patron
age by her unremitting endeavors t. improve
those children who are intrusted to her care.
TERMS PER SESSION OF FIVE
MONTHS.
Senior glasses .''.'"' "'vSovv
Primary ''''''':' AV'vv
The Ornamental Branches will be charged
as customary in schools. colleges, &c.
Incidental charge (tuel &c) )...". 1.oS
Payments made-One-ha'fs at tho commence
ment !snd the remainder at the end OF the sos
sion of five months.
REFERENCES.
Judge Saml Watson and lady. st. Cherries.
Judge Buckner and lady,
DR.. Sam'l Overall and lady,
j. W. Reduon and lady,
Col. 7. W. Cunningham,
Squire Wheeler and lady, Troy, Mo.
November 81, ls72.-n4s4t
The Lincoln County herald., 1873-03-05

TROY, MO-
THORNHILL 4 BVSWELL, Propr's.

THIS Is frst-class hotel, furnished in pooa
style and its table supplied with the best the
market affords. Strangers stopping in Troy will
find here oil the comforts of home.
The BAR is stocked with strictly prime Lii.
quors, such as Brsndies, Whiskies, Wines. Ais
Gin, ETC.; also the finest brands of Cigars.
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The Lincoln County herald., 1873-03-05

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nay suspect of INDUCING the honorable am

may suspect Of INDUCING the honorable am
bition to become President.
1.-THE power of these is sufficient to de.
stroy any public man of the administration
party whom they regard as rival of the
President for tbs succession. From this il
follows that if the President should seek
continued denominations, or, If be should
inertly permit the powerful Amy which
enjoys bis patronage to push him for re-
nomination, no change in the Pres
idency would be practicable within
the administration party. The only
way to prevent bis re- selections for life would
be by the election of the candidate of the
opposition party. Without doubt all these
things were wisely considered by the sue
cessive Presidents who, while enjoying the
confidence of their party, and while enjoy
ing also the malignant assaults of the oppo-
sition, prevented any such civil disturbances
by announcing early their decision to re-
tire from that office at the end of the Sec
opd term"
The st. Louis Republican, thinks there is
good deal OF meaning in these quiet
words. The Gazette does not ridicule the
third-term idea as one which President
Grant does not entertain: on the contrary
it discusses it seriously as though there
might be something in It; and it hints that
If the President should seek third nomi-
nation, or permit the offiee-holders to ask it
for him, it might become advisable for
courageous Republicans to abandon bin
and elect "the candidate of the opposition
party"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-07-29
THE ASSESSMENT LAW.

We asserted short time since that the
Assessment Law was before the Supreme
Court at its late session at Jackson. The
Somerville Falcon which has advocated the
notification of the law says:
That is indeed news to the people of
Tennessee. In what case was the assess
ment law "beiore the Supreme Court at its
late session at jackson" when it was SHIELD
to be Constitutional" Please give US the
name of the Judge who delivered the opin-
ion. We may search in vain in the Arabi-
an Nights for flight of flctional fancy that
would eclipse this statement of the UNION
AND AMERICAN. The Supreme Court in
its official capacity does not even know that
such law exists. No one has ever yet at
tempted to test its validity in any manner.
There is nothing that affords US more
pleasure than to enlighteD the ignorance Of
those who, from lack of opportunity, do
not, or from perversitY of nature, will no
know what should be known by such as
from editorial tripods pretend to deal out
enlightenment to the general public. The
case in which the assessment law was "be-
fore the Supreme Court at its late session st
jackson" is known in the records Of that
Court as James NJ. McRee vs.. The Heirs
of Sugar McLemore. The Judge who de-
livered the opinion was Hon. Thos. j. Free
man, of West Tennessee. By forwarding
the necessary amount of fractional curren
cy. we presume the Falcon can procure
duly and properly certified copy from the
Clerk; we beliVe his name is Freeman also.
His address is Jackson, Madison county,
Tennessee.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-07-29

THE average carpet-bagger is a pretty
strong dose as the New York Tribune
truthfully says, and there are frequent muir
murings on the part of the Administration
journals against swallowing him. Thus
the St. Louis Democrat protests in this en-
ergetic way: "There is no reason why the
Republican party in the South should not
everywhere have good and acceptable can
didates for public positions, instead of being
compelled to choose, in Texas, between
such men as Davis and Clark, and in Mis-
sissippi, between such men as Powers and
Ames, for an Office like that of Governor.
Davis is well meaning ignoramus; Clark
is prctentious ass; Powers has no better
sense than to order the rearrest of q man
just released on al unconditional pardon;
and Ames is principally known as Ben
Buffers son in-law."
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-07-29

THE Cape May Wdue, paper published
at q fashionable seaside resort, has some
"solid chunks of wisdom" in recent issue
touching the practices of certain young
ladies. 1t says: "If young ladies who
pride themselves on their skill and tact in
the art OF Irritation could only hear all
that is said of them behind their backs, we
think they would renounce their indicate
Establishments forever, and blush, if not
past that wholesome indication of shame,
for the false part they bad SO far played in
society. The practical firt is looked upon
by all young men, save those green enough
to be her victim, merely as frivolous piece
of human trumpery, with whom it may be
well enough to while away an hour or two
now and then, when nothing better in the
way of Amusement offers
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TRANsPORTATION ENTERPRISE.

A man must be a constant and atten-
tive reader to keep posted in reference to
the transportation enterprise and growth
of the country. The new double freight
tracks on the New York Central and Hud-
son River Railroad are to be completed by
October. In ten years the freight traffic
on these roads has increased from 2, 15S, 900
tons year to 100000 tons, and passen-
gers from 100000 to 100000. The
freight on the Erie canal in seven months
this year, and moved wholly by horse pow
er, is likely to exceed 100000 tons. For
merly few acres answered for railway
buildings and business purposes
at station. But the Penn
sylvania Railway Company has bought
$50 acres rot far from New York on what
was recently salt water marsh, for i'm
provement in connection with its six thou
sand miles of railroads in active operation.
This company advertises excursion tickets
over 800 routes this summer. Its tunnel
under the city of Baltimore is 1000 feet in
length, aud traveller who has recently been
through it on his way South, says that the
train made st the rate Of fifty miles an
hour on part of the way between Balti-
more and Washington. The enterprise
now in hand is 10 extend this
Southern line through Texas to the
Pacific. Mr.. Thos. A. Scott is in
Europe to raise funds for the purpose.
This comparatively short road will need no
snow sheds, will have no high mountain to
ascend and descend, and will be able to do
at once an immense freight business be-
tween San Francisco and New York, not
to name any way freight. Texas alone
will soon supply cotton, fat cattle and other
freight to employ double track. 1t is
easy 10 see that the Pennsylvania Company
has mine of vast wealth within its grasp.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-07-29
THE THIRD-TERn oUEsT1oN

The third term talk becomes more seri-
Gus and general. The New Yolk Tribune
states that shortly after the election, a
Washington organ nominated Gen. Grant
for third term, but the party journals gen.
orally ignored, or rebuked the suggestion.
More recently it has been said that this sort
of talk came only from the enemies of the
Administration. But now we have Simon
Cameron reported in Pennsylvania papers
as pronounced for third term; and express
ions like the following, (Which we take
from the Elizabeth IN. j. Monitor, are
frequent enough to attract little notice:
"Ulysses S. Grant will be renominated
for a third term, and his triumphant cleo
ton will very naturally follow. Gen. Grant
will be President of this country just as long
as he continues to do right by all classes
and conditions. The people have the dis
position of this great office, and the politi-
clans, if they attempt to thwart the honest
masses, will be set aside, and made to take
back Seats"
The Cincinnati Gazette, sn answering
Republican journal, is bold enough to touch
on the third-term question, and, what is
more, to give pretty firm opinion on it.
1t begins with the assertion that the issue is
one wholly of the opposition's raising, but
adds that "the independent Republican
press need have no hesitation in discussing
it." It declares in general way that
"there may be perils worse than a third
term" and that "there is nothing in the
constitution to prevent people from re.
electiDg a President as many times as they
may choose" This much by way of in
PRODUCTION, after which the Gazette settles
down to its work in the following style:
"But there is a succession of high prece-
dents which has fixed in our political trsdi-
tions the second term as the full compile
ment Of political ambition, and tae limit of
the trust of such vast power to one man.
This usage has in the public mind the force
of law, and breach of l. which had not
the justification of great emergency would
naturally arouse popular jealousy. And
this is not without high reasons. They
who enjoy the vast patronage which the
President dispenses will naturally desire his
reelection. These are everywhere the
local centres of the party organizations.
Naturally they will be hostile to any states |
man Of the party who appears to be coming |
into prominence that would make him |
eligible for the nomination, or whom they !
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For MsgIstrase-F1rst District.

For Magistrate-F1rst District. +
WTE are authorized to announce WILLIAM
wv SUMNER as a candidate for Magistrate
for the First District of Davidson county. Fled
ton first Thuri day in August. y ? jyI7 te%
WE are authorized to announce E. +. con
wv BETT as csndidase for Magistrate fdr
the First District OF Davidson county. Election
first Thursday in August. jy26 te*
WE are authorized to announce BENTON
w sSNOWDEN as a candidate for Magistrate
for the First Civil District of Davidson county
Election first Thursday in August. jy2 tee
WE are authorized to announce A. u.
w CREIGHTON as a candidate for Magis-
trate from the First District OF Davidson courl-
ty. Election first Thursday in August.
jy22 I'd
A Card.
HAVING been solicited by friends to become
IL candidate for Magistrate in the First Dis
trict OF Davidson county, hereby yield to their
request, and if lronored with the responsible po-
siti0D, will endeavor TO discharge the duties oil
the Office in a faithful manner and according 70
law. T. F. SALESMAN
jy2O te*
WE are authorized to announce r. B
w CHEATHAM as a candidate for Magis-
trate for this 1.-THE First) District at the election
hrst Thursday In August. iyls te
NKyE are authorized to announce JAMES J.
w MCLAUGHLIN as candidate for Magis-
trate for the First Civil District Of Davidson
County. Election first Thursday in August.
jy1S td#
IEYE are authorized to announce S. &. DU-
w LING as candidate for Justice OF the
Peace for the First Civil District of DaviI sor
county. Election It'll day of August.
jy Is I'd
VNTE are authorized to announce 8. A. DA-
wv WILSON as a candidate for Magistrate
for the First Civil District OF Davidson county
Election, Aug.7, 1873. jS11 I'd
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-07-29

THE Hon. Charles Francis Adams &C.
knoWledges the receipt Of a card containing
the platform of the Fairness and Peoples
Anti-Monoply party Of Livingston county,
Illinois, and says: see little to object to
and good deal to approve. But at this
day it is not profession that is so much
wanted as practice. Mr.. Adams has seen
as much of the profession by the Repub-
licsn party and so little performance in the
direction of the professions, that he appears
to distrust thepromises Of OTHER parties.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-07-29

THE House of Representatives in Hi
NOS used to consist Of seventy-6ve mem
bers. The new Constitution increased 1t
to one hundred and fifty. The Senate
numbers seventy-ive, which is three-fourths
as large as our House. The change 10 the
numbers is said to be working well. This
is matter for Constitutional Conventions
In other States to consider.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-07-29

A REPUBLICAN, newspaper not afraid of
giving good advice to the President is the
Mercury, published in Houston, Texas.
That journal insists that the Administration
shall keep its hands out of the local quar-
rel which is going on in Texas. Its opin-
ion of Gov. Davis, who has lately been
pressing the President for aidin his cam
paign for a denomination, is not very fat
tering. -...
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-07-29

GEN. MYERS, in charge of the United
States Signal Service. has decided not to
detail any employees of the Signal Service
to accompany Professor Wise on bis
European balloon voyage. Over twenty
volunteer applications had been received.
This action on his part is taken on account
of the extreme peril incident to such q
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-07-29
TEE Farmers movement is evident

THE farmers movement is evioenuy
making rapid strides. Il is said that nearly
all the candidates for Governor in the West
ern States have publicly announced their
cordial friendship for the Patrons of Hus-
bandry, and about this time are giving more
attention to agricultural matters than ever
they did before in all their lives. ,--.r..-
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-07-29

THE New York Eoeninq Post, which has
supported Grant in almost everything, ar
CUES that the Presidents salary cannot be
changed during his term, but mildly sug-
gests that there is nothing to "prevent his
returning the increase to the Treasury,
should he deem it advisable" But Grant
is not going to return any of his salary. he
is one of those who take and keep all they
can ces