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The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1874-03-06

From q communication published
elsewhere, recommending Mr.. J. W. AL
corn to the people as q candidate for
Judge, We learn that Judge Fox has al
length decided to quit the field and re,
lire 10 privacy which he has 30 well
sssaed.
The dir IL full Of rumors as to new
candidates, combinations, NC. Mr. Var
Wrinkle i s,ill in the field. Mr. Alcorn
will doubtless soon be there. and il i
generally believed that Major NJ. II.
Owsley will aleo be a candidate for the
Judeshin They are all clever gentle
men, and the longest pole will knock
the persimmous. On the Republican
side, We presume il is settled that Col. T.
z. Morrow, Of Somerset, will be cho,cu
BY bic party. 49,.
Will the candidates are d6IIhing the
pansply for the party contest, it may be
wsll enough TO take a glance at the vote Of
~ November between Judge Durham
~ Mr.. Bradley. The Democratic ma
jority IN that contest was quite meagre.
doubtless. owing in great measure tn
ne Greedy complication but it is at tic
best slim enough TO admouish US that no
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1874-03-06

THE lower house of Congress has
refused empha,ically to entertain any
proposition looking to the revival Of the
iranking privilege in any shape. There
really seems reason for hope that the
thing i dead. All the slurs and scorch.
ing sarcasms that have been thrown at
the country press by the big dailies lately
are superauous, at least so far - the
country papers Of Kentucky are con-
cerned. We ask no favors from the
Government. We pay the postage on
our exchanges freely and would willingly
pay ten times as much rather than to
see the frnnking privilege revived.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1874-03-06

The unexpected success of the wo-
mans war against the liquor traffic
in the smaller villages and towns Of
Ohio and Indiana, has encouraged the
women in larger places to believe they
can grapple with the hydra-headed mon
ster llso, and the cities of the second
class are now Icing attacked with the
vigor and perseverance, ~hie,.-tiaye chi.,
acterized the rural crusaders. Spring
field, Xenia, Columbus, Cleveland, Tole-
do, and other cities of Ohio Of equal
importance arc now under siege, sharp
and telling. The mc,ement iS taking
in Philadclphia, Piitsburg, Chicago, san
Francisco, St. Louis, aud even Louis-
vile. loon-keepers Of these strong
holds Of wicksiness have congratulated
themselves that they would not be dis
turbed on account of their organization
aud numbers, but the indications are that
they will share the fate of.their rural
brethren.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1874-03-06

WHILE the Circuit Judgship is the
theme Of more general comment in polit-
ical circles just now, the race for Com
monwealth's Attorney is not forgotten.
We hear the names Of quite number
q Gsntlemen mentioned in connection
The Office during the past week
Democratic side the name of Mr..
~ 1kisman. of Wayne. i, the last
- -. NJ. R. G. Warren, of Lin
lid the field Tins frT by odds.
= n. II. Owsley, we learn. will not
81 % the pressure made upon him by
his friends to become a candidate for re-
election: but looks with an eye of faith
upon the Judgship. On the Republican
side We hear the names of Judge Geo.
Dspny, jr.. of Garrard, aud John w.
Tuttle. Esq, Of Wayne. We learn that
/. Col. Silas Adams has Withdrawn from
the race, or rather has declined the idea
Of becoming candidate, 1t is evident
that the party lines will be closely drawn
4 in The district contest. apd @heseis No
denying that>ths battle will be close.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1874-03-06
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! csvr-sv<sss fs.rA~ ys-ruai,
i We lcaFn That Judge Fox. on yester'
day, al Dauville, yielded to the wishc:
Of his family and retired from any fur
thcr scramble Cor the office which he has
81 long, 50 ably and so bonorably filed.
This leaves Mr.. vanwinkle, of Boyle,
the only sandidnte. Mr. Van Wrinkle
h a GENTLEMAN Of character and learning,
but for that reason is he to have a walk.
over, and ere we to have no option but
10 support a gentleman who, however
worthy he may be, cannot possibly for
many reasons Secure an undivided Dem
ocratic vote, "Bccausc he is virtuous,
shall there,bc no cakes and alcy
Lincoln is the central, largest and
wcalthicst eounty of the District. It has
been many years since she hal a repre-
sentative on the bench Would it be
= sumptious in her now to offer a candi-
date to the people, provided that canii-
date weJe in every way worthy of their
support and the position, and in every
way ne peer Of any gentleman who has
been Dr. may be spoken of in this con
ncction?
Lincoln county suggests to the people
of the District the name Of Jas. W. Al
corn, Eco, without his authority it is
true. But he is an honorably ambitious
man, and would doubtless make the race
as the standard bearer of the Democratic
party.
He is unquestionahly the most availa-
BILE man We have in the party. Our
majority is small and il is wise to con-
slider availability. Mr.. Alcorn was a
gallant soldier in the Southern army;
when the l"wager of battle" decided
against him he promptly AMI chcerfully
accepted the situation, and has ever since
the war stood in the front rank of lber-
al, progressive, national Democracy. lie
can be Objectionable to no wing of the
party therefore. ard by his great person
al popularity he is certain to receive con.
siderable support from the better class of
our political opponents, whoever may be
their candidate.
Neither can there be any question as
to his superior fitness for the position.
Although he has been a practitioner at
the bar, an assidious AMI successful one,
for fourteen or fifteen years, he is yet in
the prime and vigor of early manhood.
He can stand any amount of hard work.
His back is as strong as a cameps. He
is prompt, ready, clear-headed,
exact man Of business man OF
great frmness of character, steady
as clock, incorruptible, indus
trious as beaver, and pleasing and dig
nifed manners. Above all he is con
fessedly one of the souniesi of lawyers
if not the soundest in the District
What more do we want? Wher,
else will We find so admirable union o
all L qualities which adorn ard dignify
the bench! Let the people of Lincoln
let the people of the district, see to !
that Mr.. Alcorn, noiens roisas, is on
next Judge, and we charge nothing 70
the suggestion. LEN.
LINCOLN County, March 5. 1874.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1874-03-06

The Cowicr,Joanqt has given il;
readers another earncs, Of its great CT.
terprise, in tic share cf a large aur rage
sr2p,cm5n. givi..g hye!y cccoust Of
Louisville ard its growing trade; full
histories of its manufactures and princi.
pal business houses, wholesale and retail.
In this paper Louisville is shown up in
her true colors without polish or extrav-
aplnce.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1874-03-06

The Lexington Daiiy Pres resumed
publication last Sunday morning, having
suspended for several days for the pur-
pose of moving to their new office. Dur
ing the few days of suspension we missed
its CHEEKY little face sadly, 1t gives
in como lai .lrm IN i'o ia, y news
of general iugorNc', r,d -houd be
patrorizcd more cst.ahc'y I" ,ai sect
ion Of tie State.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1874-03-06

THE Spring term of the Boyle circuit
court began on Monday last. The docket
is said to be heavy, but mostly for debt.
which we greatly regret. The case of
Drye and Wilson, for the murder Of
young Williamson came up on Tuesday
last, and up to Thursday they had not
succeeded in empanueling jury.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1874-03-06

THE war whocp e Love Wolf the
Kiowa chief. is heard on the Texas from
tier. He is preparing to 20 t. Texas
with a strong party of braves, &c
avenge the death of his son, who was
killed in a fight on the Wes, fork Of the
Nueches.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1874-03-06

CouNTERFEITERs have been busy. A
caution has been given the public against
the reception of two-dollar counterfeit,
notes upon the following banks, which
are now in circulation First National
Bank, Ninth National Bank. National
Shoe and Leather Bank, Marine Nation.
al Bank, National Bank of the State OF
New York, National Bank of Com.
merce
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1874-03-06

M tripI Of the ncgro\ Miller Afford
No chsrsel with numbering a Doctor
! AIM, hi. srmer master, in Washing
/. Ian dpustys &me time since, commenced
= Gdhgfield this week. The wife Of
: tbs mssdsred man i SAID 10 be implicit
! 81 i The foul deed. The public will
look rith great interest for tho facts
which will BE- developed during the trial.
Dr. Ail6d was brother of j. X. Al
fbrd VI this place
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1874-03-06

THE Ashantee war on the gold coast
of Africa has had quite serious aspect
for the English recently, and it is posi-
bic that the few thousands of civilized
warriors under Gen. Woolsey may be
annihilated by the hor'les of brave, yet
barbarous Ashantees. News from that
far of quarter is anxiously looked for.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1874-03-06

Tue temperance people of Louisville
have taken some tangible steps looking
toward submitting to the voters of the
city a prohibitory liquor law, according
to the general law passed by the legisla'
ture at It's last session. The matter will
be vigorously canvassed in the different
wards of the city by committees from
the several temperance organizations.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1874-03-06

THE Tichborne claimant has, after all
his efforts, and after all the thousands of
dollars expended for and against his case
in the wild rush for priucely estates, been
sentenced to penal serviiude in an Eng
li.h peniten,iary for fourteen years. We
presume now, at least we hope, tina, the
newspapers will drop the matter from
their sensational columns.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1874-03-06

The people throughout the country
are calling upon their ministers for their
opinions in reference to the crusade Of
the Ohio women on the liquor saloons.
DIR. Hobson, of Louisville, is decidedly
againt the movement.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1874-03-06

A coRREsroSDExr Of the Mountain
EsAssiats< that Ahshiui.s- Is Ms Asss'
- ty John Barnett Cor Bernard) in
py sounty. on the 18Th. an account Of
which wss given in our hast issue. was
pnssly accidental. The boyi. represent
"a y being about sixteen, and sas care
Iealy handling pistol which be thought
va not loaded. when il fired and killed
he young Indy.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1874-03-06

TIE Senate Committee on claims has
decided to report bill giving $4,000
to the Kentucky Agricultural and Me-
chanical Association Cor the use Of their
building during the war.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1874-03-06

The Glasgow Time wit says; The
editors who take sidss with the whisky
In III Temperance war, il y generally
noticed take the outside Of the whisky"
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1874-03-06

TIE Missouri State Grange is discuss
ing the utility Of establishing exchange
and discount banks to assist farmers in
holding their products, as well as manu-
factories of agricultural implements, and
depols and warehouses where grain can
b. stored until the market justiiies sale.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1874-03-06

3 JAMES GORDON BENNETT, the wealthy
proprietor of oneof the greatest papers in
America, the New York Herald, appro'
priated $50, 900 of his wealth to the es-
Enlistment of eight large soup-houses in
New York, which feed about six thousand
applicants day. The soup is made Of
the best material and served hot to all
decent and sober poor people who ap'
IL.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1874-03-06

ROBERT ANDERSON, an OLD .us.-snt Of
Montgomery county, committed suicide
on the 26th ult., by shooting himself
He had been an invalid for several years
and it is supposed that his long coadne
meut had inlucel a melancholy state OF
mind, which suggested the idea Of death
as a relief from his suaerings.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1874-03-06

Geo. d. Wesrsa 10 making prepara'
tons to sprout enough sweet potato
plants in tho garden in rear of his store
to supply Lincoln county.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1874-03-06

THE Kentucky State Medical Society
will hold its next annual meeting at
Shelbyvillc, on the first Tuesday in
April.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1874-03-06

CHIEF Justice Waite has been sworn
in, and has taken his seat on the SUI
preme bench.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1874-03-06

TIE demand for postal cards has set
tied down to nine millions per month.
Business men generally use them almost
exclusively.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1874-03-06

THE Fayette Democracy have made
nominations by convention for tho
various county Offices to be filled next
August.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1874-03-06
OTHER IMPORTATION.

All the expenses incident to the con-
duet of the colored school system are to
lie paid out Of the colored school fund. The
State Board Of Education win meet,
in executive .Assion, on the 2Sth of Feb
ruary to adopt rules, textbooks, and de-
terniine what plrt Of the laws regulating
common schools shall be applied to the
collored system. Immediately thereaf'
ter the law and instructions to commits
sioners will be published
ii. A. NJ. HENDERSON,
Superintendent of Public Instruction.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1874-03-06

A BILL to crush polygamy is before
Congress.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1874-03-06

ALEXANDER STEPHENS, who has teen
quite i'll for the past ten days, is report.
Ell much better.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1874-03-06

Mrs. MyRA CLARK has entered libel
suit against Caleb Gushing for 5000, 900.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1874-03-06

The bill was drawn by the Hon. II.
l.. Stone, Of Bath county, aud was
unanimously reported to the House Of
Representatives by the Committee on
Education, and passed that body by a
vote of IS for to . against. In the
Senate there were 10 for and ~ against.
The act was approved February %, ard
took effect from its passage.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1874-03-06

The following card from the supcrin-
tendent Of Public Instruction explains
the motives and provisions Of the col
ored school bill adopted by the Kentucky
Legislature, at its recent session.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1874-11-13
NOW he PROVED rT.

1t is the custom in Mexico for tn,
clergy TO require foreigner, wishin.
to marry a native, to bring proof lha
he is not already married man. Al
American, about to marry senoriti
of very good family, was required tc
furnish proof Of his being bachelor
Not finding any Of his conntrymer
who knew him sufficiently well tc
testify to this fact, he determined to
supply the deficiency with the oath Of
native.
Meeting Mexican in the street,
whom he bad never seen before, oul
countryman proposed to him that lie
could swear to his being unmarried for
the cosideraiion Of five dollars. The
senor, after a moments study, said 10
the Yankee
"Get down on your hands and
knees and creep about"
Not exactly understanding what he
was at, our friend obeyed, much to
the detnment of his unmentionables
The other party then told him that he
was all right; that he could swear
that the American had not been mar
ried since he knew him, and that was
since the time he crawed
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1874-11-13

Let US learn the lesson taught il
the command to Gather up the trag
menis that nothing may be lost, arr
mol consider even leaves valueIess, be
cause SO plentiful aud yet so light. Ap
piled in quantities they have meril fol
iertilizing purposes used as bedding
for animals they incr ass The y3lpe Il
their droppiugs. There is also moth
ing more desirabefor protecting the
tender shrubs, bulbsorplanis, iromllie
winters cold, aud they are valuable
for banking np'ihe cellar and making
il frost proof II isa weIl known fact
that no manure is SO much sought al
Ter by the florist as thoroughly de.
cayed leaves. and il is mneh used for
potting all kinds Of plants. Aside
IRON their practical uses a regard for
appearances should prompt lis 10
gather the leaves as they fall, rather
than permit them To lie npouthe lawn
and paths in reckless disorder. 1t is
really a serious drawback TO planting
dcciduous trees in front yard, be
cause when they put aside their sum.
mer robes they throw them so loosely
around. Why could not Dame Ma.
tnre take better care Of her cast off
clothing? But no; she chooses 10
scatter it at our feet, and appeals to
US to be her waiting g-maii, promising
US rich reward il We will but gather
it up in pits and let the winter rains
and snow do their work in turning it
to our advantage But let me beg OIL
your readers 10 also gather the autumn
leaves when their tints vie in glory
with those Of The rainbow. Gather
the ruby red oak 10 WIS in small cIus.
terS the golden yellow beech, and !
the rich crimsons, yellows, browns,
and uottled green leaves Of The ma
pie, before they become wiihered and |
sere Press them under heavy |
weights, oil with linseed oil or varnish,
and adorn your windows, walls and
mirrors with their wondrous beauty
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1874-11-13

DRIvING Why is II thu
so many of our farmers and nearly al
Of our city carriers insist Oh using {
tight rein ON working horses? Wher
3 horse, lett to his natural inelina
ton has heavy load TO pull, he can
best exert his Strength If bis back
bone is IN one continuous line. and
lis he will have If mol prevented b,
tight check rein. Some claim that
i prevents horse from falling; when
Nman can raise himself over fence
by a IN on his suspenders he will
believe IT. When horse falls tight
'ein will not prevent him from get
5ng on his feet agan Try it with
,ut q rein and sec if we are not cor.
rect in practice and theory.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1874-11-13

ISAAC JOHNSON, Of Bozrah, Conn,
recently exhumed from depth Of
some eight feet from the surface a
live frog. 1t was found in earth so
hard that II was with difficulty re-
moved with pick.ax, and tee entire
form Of the animal was painIy i'm
printed in the bard pan. The ditch
was being cut through an old pas.
ture, where probably no mortal being
ever dug before.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1874-11-13

A BosToN firm having written to a
debtor two or three times without
eliciting any response, sent another
epistle quietly queriug whether theru
was not a little lack Of Commercial
courtesy in not answering leuers.
Promptly by return Of mail came a
check for the account and the terse
and comprehensive reply mo lack
ofcommercial courtesy, but lack OF
circulating medium here
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1874-11-13
ll3,254 MACHINES IN EXCESS
OUR HIGHEST COMPETITOR

These figures are all the more remarkable,
for the reason that the sales Of the prinepal
Companies IN lo7S are less thun their snIes in
lS1@' whereas as has been shown, our sales
have largely increased.
The account Of sales is frOm sworn returns
made to the owners Of the Sewing Machine
Patents.
u viii hardly be denied, that the superiority
Of the SINGER MACHINkS is fully demof.
strated-at all events that their popularity In
the household is unquestionable.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1874-11-13

When they tried 10 force Miss
Gay, Of Independence, No, into a
marriage against her viii, she kicked
tho minister's bat oh, knocked the
young man down, and rode oil Z. 4
mule, with one foot on each side Of
him.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1874-11-13

LaY'yer--"lIow do You identity
this handkerchief" Wh6ess-oBy lis
general appearance, and the tact that
have Others like it.n Counsel (cule.
ly)--"That's no proof, for | have goi
one just like i il my pocket Wit.
tess (ipnoeenliy)-"I don't doubt that,
as ! had more chan one Of The same
SOL stOlenn
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1874-11-13

Wives of candidates for sheriff IN
Chicago, complain ikat Their husbands
keep Them awake nights talking il,
their sleep and saying, "Wharll You
you lakeg Step up, boys. Come.
Dan, Jim, Ed, Mac, Fritz, Bnf, Pat.
the whole Of ye, Gimme some whi.,
key
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1874-11-13

"You say, Mrs. Smith, that YOU
have lived with the defendant fol
eight years. Does the court under.
stand from that that you are married
to himgp
In course it does.'
"Haye you marriage certificate q
"Yes, your honor, three on EN- -
two gals and d boy"
Verdict for the plaintiff. Call
the next case"
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1874-11-13

The gall Mt Secretary Of q Il IN
snrance company, being ID comman,
of q plaioou during lhe late uipl w
anlness strIicknv lhe gun of onr " hi'
men about % Ire On snf nfice,
win ~ exclamation, "Dont shout I
him W. have ept prllcy on him
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1874-11-13
WILLAMETTE VALLEY & OCHOCO
STAGE LINE,
From Halsey to the Mountain
House in Four Days!

The undersigned have established a stage be-
tween Halsoy, on the q. 4 @. II. r., ana the
Mountain House. on the Dalles and Canyon
City Road, cnlng VIA Finley's Soda Springs,
Fish Lake, uchOco, etc.
Leaves Halsey Tor Hrownsvillel every Mon.
day morning arrives at Finley's low Sodnl
at noon Tueeday arrives at Fish lake Wed.
nesdRy mornlnn at frincsNille lochncol We'd
nesday evening, and ut Mountain House on
Thursday evening. Starts on return trip on
Friday morning. arriving at brownsville sun
day evening.
RATES OF PASSAGE; TO Finleys, 40, 10
Fish Lake. sl0O. 10 Prinesvllle, slJQO; 10 the
Mountain House, siAoN
freight, cxprcss matter, etc, carried Mt rras-
enable rates. For turthcr particulars enQuir
OF kEENEN & GROSS,
yanilml brownsville, Oregon.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1874-11-13
m Z w
LEATHER STORE,
DAVID IRWIN, PrOP'r.
THE OLD
BROOM FACTORY.

W. y. DEInING, THE GENTLEMAN
w who manufactured the frst bronns m
lhls clty, has luN rOiurned frOm California and
/. again engaged In the old buSlnesa "a hts oid
Ienad I,,e,nad " the AelAlqr building, near FpsieU
NNA NiOnlnE
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1874-11-13

No one remedy Is louder
called for by the necessities of
the American people than a
sure and safe cure for Fever
and Agne. Such we arc now
enabled to offer, with a perfect
certainty that 1t viii eradicate
tho disease, and with assur-
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1874-11-13
ADXERTISEMEN,Fs e {
Aver Cathartic Pi1la.

For the relief and
cure Of all derange.
ments in the stom-
ach, liver, and bow.
els. They are q mild
aperient, and m
excellent purgatiVe.
Being purely vege-
table, they contain
no mercury or mine
raj whatever. Much
serious sickness and
suffering Is prevent.
afl hv Their fimalv
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1874-11-13
Ayers Aguee e Cure, l, ),

For Fever and Ague, Intermittent Fever,
Chill Fever, Remitteht Fever, Dumb
Ague, Periodical or Bilious Fever, 60,
and indeed all the affections which arise
rom malarious, marsh, or miasmatio
poisons.