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The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1874-10-23
Workingmen's Convention.
lOMclal Report.l


Pursuant TO call, the WorkIngmen
of Savannah and vicinity assembled
in mass meeting at the Courthouse,
Saturday, October II, Z p. m.
Professor Dugan's Cornet Band
discoursed several pieces of sweet
music. which soon rallied q large and
enthusiastic audience Of working
men.
Giles Buskirk, President of the
Workingmen's Society, called the
meeting TO order. Abram Dobbs
was elected Chairman. and j. H.
Stewart, Secretary. The Chairman
thanked the meeting for the honor
conferred upon him, and expressed
himself highly complimented III being
chosen TO preside at a meeting of the
hard working men, of whom he
claimed to be one. He then request
ed }. y. Sanders to state the object
of the meeting. Mr.. Sanders read
the call and spoke at length upon the
necessities of this important move.
lie felt that the time had come when
modest, unassuming wOrkingmen
should be represented; that the horny
handed and brown armed men had
lain still until political tricksters had
almost bound them hand and foot.
He felt much encouraged when he
saw such men rs Duskirk, Stevenson,
Sanborn. ROhrer, Garrett, Eel
lows. and many Others that he
could mention, rallying in the cause
of w~orkingmcn. Theirs is Q cause
that is just, and he hoped they would
put IA man at the head of their ticket
that the combined efforts of McDan-
iel, Ford, Harlan and Dickey would
be swept away as chaff before the
the wind.
Motion made and carried that the
convention vote by ballot, and that
the n receiving the greatest num-
Der of votes be declared the nominees.
The Chair appointed Messrs. Saun-
ders, Frodsham and Danforl a COM
mittce OH order of business. who pres
emily recommended that the conven-
ton proceed TO nominate, in the fo.-
lowing order: Representative, Coun-
ty Judge, Circuit Clerk, County
Clerk. Treasurer, Sheriff, Collector,
Prosecuting Attorney, Assessor, Cor
ouer. Justice of the Peace and Con-
stable. The Chair appointed ID. IT'S.
Howard and W. ii. Purviancc MS Tel
lcrs.
W. II. Purviance put in nomination
the name OF Giles Buskirk. and rec
commended him as being closely iden-
lifted with the interests of the work
ingmen. No other nomination being
made, it was moved and seconded
that the rules be suspended and Mr..
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1874-10-23
O. BRETITIES.

SINGER S. VI. offcc II GlaZiers store,
GEESE flying southwark indicate the
approach of winter.
JUST received by John J. Miller, 4
bran new stock OF goods. which will be
sold low for cash.
PURE apple cider vine~ar-tive gal
Ions for S1.15-at ". :. Towards,
south side.
NEEDLES, oil, attachments. and every
thing necessary for sewing machines, for
sale at the Singer Office.
HIDES, pelts, &c, bought at ". B.
Towards, south side. for which the
highest price in cas- W. be paid.
The American Sardine Co.'S bone
less sardines are much better, and less
ihan half the cost Of imported sardines.
FRESH MEAT. choice cuts of any
kind, can be obtained at W. B. How
ards Savannah Meat Market, south
side.
AT Glaciers will be found kid gloves
for fifty cents; also, 4 Lew and full as
sortment of millinery goods, latest
STYLES. Call and examine.
No. l eighty-fve-dollar Wheeler &
Wilson sewing machine for $50; aNo. l
Florence for SIS; Empire, Davis, Howe
and Grover * Baker, very cheap, at the
Singer office.
IT would make you smile, equal to
that produced by laughing gas, TO take
Il look through John J. Miller's large
stock of fall and winter clothing and
gents furnishing goods, boots, shoes,
shoes, hats and caps.
STILES & HARDY amt got any money
to loan, nor amt rich enough to sell
goods on credit; but they can do the
other thing, viz: to-wit, namely: they
can and do sell goods very low, and say
they can afford to sell goods lower for
cash than ANYBODY 4 on credit.
ALL the differentkinds of school books
used in Andrew county caa be found at
the store Of II. Z. Dobbins: also, a full
supply Of paper, ink. pens and pencils,
~ well as memorandum, and jlrnk
looks, DC, bought Of the manufacturers,
IN NcU York.
NOTICE is gwen to the public gener-
ally that John j. Miller, northeas, OF the
Square, has received 4 large and com
p.ete supply Of fall and winter goods
latest styles-consisting OF ready-made
clothing, hats, caps, boots and shoes.
gents'iurnishing goods, &c. Call and
examine goods and prices before buy
IL elsewhere.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1874-10-23
Suburban PROPERTY.

An excellent cottage of six rooms,
entrance, pantry, cellar, closets, &c.
AZ very convenient, five acres of land.
cIo'ce truit-apples, peaches, pears,
i.j'Ins, apricots and chcrries-partlv
hearlnS- A never failing spring of
water. VIII be sold at Il great sacri-
iicc. OSCAR SMITH.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1874-10-23
William L. Sargent for .Justioa

At an impromptu citizens meeting at
lie Courthouse Oh the Sd of October.
v AIiLm l.. Sargent was nominated for
Justice of the Peace and Campbell Mon
zoe for Constable of Nodaway township.
E"pG nominations.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1874-10-23
Memorial Service.

There will be Il ermon preached At
;le Sixth street NJ. +. Church, next
Sabbath 4. In, by the pastor, on the life
I'D death of DR.. Eddy, late Missionary
; -creiary of the n. L. Church.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1874-10-23
l Q. o. z. Installation at BoIckov

On the 9TH inst. Deputy Grand Master
:. L. Eader ofiiciated at the installation
81 officers of Bolckow Lodge No. 294.
l. y. .. +. The following officers were
installed: c. Z. Schildknecht, n. G.:
l. ) Hall, V.G.; John Anderson, Sec'y ::
a. 5. Lytle, Treasurer; A. 5. Dodds, p.
.s.c'T
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1874-10-23
EDR NEERIEE.

Notice Is hereby given that DAVID HOLE
ALLISON, of Benton township Is II candidate
before the voters of Andrrw county ut the polls
in November tor sHEElFF of said county.
by the request OF many citizens.
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FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.

Notice Is hereby given that JESSE John is $
candidate for JUSTICE OF TIE PEACE TO 7
Nodaway township. subject 10 the decision Of
the voters NJ the polls.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1874-10-23
FOR COSST3RLE-

CAMPBELL. M0NROE is Il candidate for
CONSTABLE uf NUia wal township, subject 10
tho decision of the voters nj the polls.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1874-10-23
REPRESENTATIVE.

JOHN MCDANIEL j. the i~,nsin-~ of the Peo-
pies Convention for REPRESENTATIVE frOin
Andrew county,
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1874-10-23
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

W w. CALDWELL is the NOMINEE of the
Citizens Convention Tor IL
TORNkY.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1874-10-23

q COLLECTOR.
j. q. HoNNOID is u candidate for the Office
of COLLECTOR for Andrew county.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1874-10-23
e7ndrew GO. Rfpnbliran.
Railroad Timetable.

Kansas City, ST. Joseph and Council Bluffs Railroad.
Norxh. Mail Il Mail K
LNnr.ss Freight ENnrp-- Exnrpas
Port Royal commercial and Beaufort County Republican. [volume] (Port Royal, S.C.) 1873-1874, 1874-02-05
The Bank OF the State.

C. G. Puffer has received from Judge
Graham, in his appointment as receiver
of the bank of the state, about as COM
Portable bowl of pap as has fallen to the
lot of any member of the party. As he
also holds an office in the custom house
and is member of the Legislature, if he
is not ''gorged to sickness it is because
he has remarkably strong stomach.
The fund turned over to him amounts,
on paper, to about sS0o,O00. On this
sum his commission for receiving is two
and half per cent. and he will also be
entitled to two and half per cent again
when he turns it over to his successor.
1h.se percentages together will net him
$4,000, or thereabouts. II such dose
does not gorge him it may be accounted
for from the fact that he had associates
on the committee to investigate the state
of the fund. The whole business is scan
dalous.
The simple change Of receivers, made
Port Royal commercial and Beaufort County Republican. [volume] (Port Royal, S.C.) 1873-1874, 1874-02-05
DiSaHected. .

A journal which owes its feeble exis-
tence to the printing ling, and which
would never draw another breath if it
should fail to receive its weekly susten-
ance from thai source, speaks of the
COMMERCIAL as an "unrecognized, pn'
influential and disafected paper,' edited
by supposed republican" The facts
are that we have shown our influence in
the breaking Of the ring; We are recogniz-
ed by the house of representatives which
has withstood, so.far, the efforts of the
ring papers to hush up this scandalous
printing swindle; and our ''disaffection'
is disgust for those who wear the livery
of the republican party to pull it down
into Tweedism.
When the main part of the white
leaders of the ring were fighting to keep
in slavery the main part of their black
allies, we wore the blue in the service of
the Union. Our republicanism dates to
a time when four-ffths of the present
republican party were either while
dough-faced defenders and apologists for
slavery or were black slaves themselves.
Port Royal commercial and Beaufort County Republican. [volume] (Port Royal, S.C.) 1873-1874, 1874-02-05

nufiey Introduced the ioiowing re-
solution, which brought out alittle debate
and went over under the morning hour:
Whereas the columns of the newspapers
of this State have been from time to time
filed with articles charging that the con-
tingent fund of the Governor has been
directed to other purposes than that for
which it was appropriated, then be it
resolved that committee Of five be
appointed to examine into the said fund,
and report to this House its condition
The vote upon the subject will indicate
pretty clearly how Moses stands with the
House.
Port Royal commercial and Beaufort County Republican. [volume] (Port Royal, S.C.) 1873-1874, 1874-02-05
Contracting With Himself.

The contract for the printing of the
general assembly was given to the Re-
publican Printing Company, under au-
thority of the act of January %, 1871. as
follows: And they, 1.-THE clerks respec-
lively Of the senate and house of repre-.
sentativcs) are further authorized to pro-
vide Jy contract for the permanent and
current printing ofthe general assembly. "
The present contract, is signed by J.
Woodruff and A. o. Jones.
Mr.. Bowlcy says that Woodruff and
Jones testified before his copmittee that
the same Woodruff and Jones were the
only members of the Republican Printing
Company. So the two clerks being au'
thorized as public officers to contract fol
the printing, proceed to contract with
themselves. not as the lowest bidders but
as the only bidders. For no other bids
were invited or received. IF this is moi
an offense calling for the attention and
action Of the attorney general we think
such an officer might as well hereafter bt
dispcnsed with.
Port Royal commercial and Beaufort County Republican. [volume] (Port Royal, S.C.) 1873-1874, 1874-02-05

withUuu assigning ANY reason, Involves
diminutiou OF the fund by five per cent
at each change. This has been done now
three times-and on the same principle
may be repeated whenever the necessi'
ties ofjudges and politicians make it de
sirable.
The general opinion is that the fund
has been grossly mismanaged in other
ways. Beside the sl2O, 900 given in fees
to three receivers there is, it. is said, a
loss Of three hundred thousand dollars,
by improper loans and Investments.
We have some information on the SUBJ
ject which we will give as soon as team
be verified which will exhibit in strik
ing light how recklessness and fraud
strikes down and UP through all grades
Of society in this poor state.
Port Royal commercial and Beaufort County Republican. [volume] (Port Royal, S.C.) 1873-1874, 1874-02-05
S6,7l2,S24 95

Total, %, ,H2,oz4 10
So that it appears that legislative
expenses and public printing have ab-
sorbed the enormous proportion OF
80, ITO. 4702l, out of total tax levy OF
S6,7l2,S ,S24.95.
Leaving out the public printing,
which is a comparatively modern de-
vice to steal the peoples money, the
total cost of the legislature, exclusive
of the last special session, has been
Sl,SO7, ,l26.79. The average annual It,
ceipts from taxes has been 81, ,llS, ,SO4.OO
and the average legislative expenses
has been Sol ,1S4.13, about one-third
of the amount raised each year from
taxes.
In the year 1872, the legislative ex
penses paid, were s7l2,249.43. The
receipts from taxes were 81, ,223 .667.H.
So that three. fifths Of the sum total
raised by taxation was absorbed
BY the members of The legislature il
that year.
But this is not all. There are legis-
latixe pay certificates and notes given
by the treasurer for the expenses OF
the sessions of 1S7l-72 amounting to
over s4OO ono. which would bring up
the expenses of the session presided
over by Moses and Ransier to eleven
hundred thousand dollars. If states
men are great in proportion TO what
they cost, we have reason to be proud
of those produced by South Carolina
since reconstruction.
1t is not deiuitly known what
amount of fraudulent or irregular GER
tificates were issued during the session
of lS72-73. That large number were
signed is generally beliveed, but they
have been kept pretty close. A spe-
cimen of them Was exhibited in the
Allen trial, in which Mr.. Cardozo
made his curious distinction Between
Two kinds of pay certificates. He said
Senator Swails' certificate was genuine
but not iona tide. What amount OF
such are in existence is an unknown
quantity. \ bill has been prepared
to pay them, but fear has hitherto
prevented it seeing the light.
1t will be seen from the above statis
tics that The great leak is through the
legislative plank. However much The
executive members of the administra-
lion may have been on the make"
their chances were small when such a
legislative maw vas to be filled.
Port Royal commercial and Beaufort County Republican. [volume] (Port Royal, S.C.) 1873-1874, 1874-02-05
W. H. MctaM.

The Neus and Courier has engaged
the services of MIR. w. H. McCaw as It's
associate editor, residing in Columbia.
In him the News has vigorous aud
fearless writer. He has not, like too
many conservative writer's, compromised
his character by taking pay from the ring
with one hand while fee6ly protesting
against it with the other. His words
have had no uncertain sound.
Port Royal commercial and Beaufort County Republican. [volume] (Port Royal, S.C.) 1873-1874, 1874-02-05

A good mother was trying 20 explain
to young hopeful in town, the other
day, about fighting against the devil.
After telling the little fellow who the
devil was, and how hard he was to sue.
cessfully resist, he turned around and
said: Mamma, Id be scared Of the
old devil, but if | was TO come across one
of his little devils, I'd knock the stufihg
out of him."
Port Royal commercial and Beaufort County Republican. [volume] (Port Royal, S.C.) 1873-1874, 1874-02-05

The committee on Federal relations
in the Massachusetts, Senate made re.
port recommending that the resolution
censuring Senator Sumner, passed in
1872, should be rescinded.
Port Royal commercial and Beaufort County Republican. [volume] (Port Royal, S.C.) 1873-1874, 1874-02-05
To holders of County Paper.

10 nOiders vi COuht1 IaPeh'
All persons having claims againt the
county who are unwilling to dispose OF
the same at discount are requested 10
communicate with the undersigned.
ALFRED WILLIAMS,
Beaufort, S. G.
Jan. |, mo.
Port Royal commercial and Beaufort County Republican. [volume] (Port Royal, S.C.) 1873-1874, 1874-02-05
Garden Seeds

or all varieties at ten cents per PAPER.
f. J. WEBB Is agent fDi STOSO PHOSPHATE
and will H. glad to receive orders from Furmers
Prices StOno Phosphate (s.,lube) cash $500.
Time, lst Of November, SlJ00.
Stono Acid Phosphate for composing with eutton
seed &c. cas, $500 Tim. ist Of November, sJl00
Port Royal commercial and Beaufort County Republican. [volume] (Port Royal, S.C.) 1873-1874, 1874-02-05
PACIFIC GUAy0 CO.'S
CAPITAL $1,000 OOO.)
Soluble Pacific Guano.

TENITIS GUAN0 Is NOW so WE'LL known IN all
IL the Southern States; for its rcn,akarblc effects
as an agency forincrcasng the products Of labor as
not TO require special recommendation from u.s. Its
nsc for eight years past has established its character
for reliable excellence The large fixed capital in
vested by the Company In this trade affords the
surcst guarantee Of the continued excellence ofthis
Guano. The supplies put into market this
are as heretofore, prepared under the superintcn-
dencc of DR.. st. Julian Rarenal, Chemist Of the
Company. at Charleston, sc. Hence planters may
rest assured that lis quality and composition is pre-
cscly the same as that heretofore sold.
J.N. ROBSON;
Selling Agent, Charleston, S. c.
JOHNS REESE & CO.,
General Agents Baltimore.
Terms-sis ca,h: s53 zinc, without interest.
To accommodate planters they can order now ana
have until LIST Of April to decide to whc,hcr they
will take at time or cash price When delivered
from the factory by the load, drayasc will be
charged.
Acid Phosphate, Guano Bone Plaster, &c, Always
OH hand, quality guaranteed.
J.N. ROBSON,
Port Royal commercial and Beaufort County Republican. [volume] (Port Royal, S.C.) 1873-1874, 1874-02-05
SUBSCRIPTIONS.
Fancy Job Printing.
Stationery.

Every kind Of FAscr JoB PRrsTISo executed In
the best manner, promptly and at low prices
Port Royal commercial and Beaufort County Republican. [volume] (Port Royal, S.C.) 1873-1874, 1874-02-05
Address.

Communications may be addressed 10 THE PoR1
ROYAL COMMERCIAL Beaufort, s G.
Port Royal commercial and Beaufort County Republican. [volume] (Port Royal, S.C.) 1873-1874, 1874-02-05

Allen G.. Thurman, has been elect
ed senator from Ohio.
Port Royal commercial and Beaufort County Republican. [volume] (Port Royal, S.C.) 1873-1874, 1874-02-05

Total, s2,"o'4'o q
Which amount shows the amount
paid tor legislative expenses and pub
lie printing in five years.
The total amount of taxes received
durine the same time is as follows:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-01-06

AFTER season of unusual dependency oc-
casioned by the late financial panic, it is graft
Tying to know that hopeful views of the
future are entertained in many quarters. The
New York Times says: "The sharp experience
OF last year will undoubtedly make investors
more careful than heretofore about the kind of
security offered them, and will probably cause
increased vigilance with reference tc the mnn-
agement of corporations that absorb a great
deal OF the money of the public. In private
business there has been great deal more weed
ing out than has appeared on the surface. The
result ought to be beneficial to legitimate trade
The year on which we have Just en-
tered promises to be distinguished by a more
moderate style of living, and by less ruinous
competition among all classes of business men.
1t can hardly fail, therefore, to prove year of
substantial addition to the available wealth of
the country"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-01-06

Asthe message of Mayor Vansant, of Balti-
more, shows that the funded debt of that city
has been increased during the fiscal wear
s1,1if5Oo, the floating debt 1924 sS444, and that
the aggregate funded, guaranteed and floating
debt is now swelled to $40 e79 54l 81, it will now
be in order for the independent papers to invent
ga Ring and "a Boss" for Baltimore. To be
sure the message shows that the expenditures
nave been occasioned by the growth and expan-
sion OF the city, and for railroad subscriptions
haroor improvements, &C., but the Independent
chaps need not mention these incidental mat
tiers. They can yell Baltimore Ring" all the
same.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-01-06

Judge Gary, OF the supreme court of Chicago
gave decision on Saturday, which is of interest
to merchants, store&eepers and commercial
people generally. The court, in brief held that,
under a recent decision Of the supreme court of
the state in regard to the married woman's act.
that one cannot recover from a married woman
Tor any amounts due. PLAINTIFFS counsel raised
the point that, ii such was the law a married
woman could buy what she wished and could
not be compelled to pay for it, manifest act
OF injustice Judge Gary replied that such was
the case, and that any one was foolish to trust
a married woman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-01-06
Largest Circulation in The District
Reading Matter on Every Page.
WASHINGTON CITY:
IyhSDAN .............. January @. 1874
The following paragraph appeared in vest r.

Inc following paragraph appeared in yest,r-
days STAR:
The Chicago Tribune endorses the suggestion
OF the Washington correspondent of the Boston
journal that Congress should anBul the Oh AFTER
OF the Washington Monument Association ana
give the receipts and expenditures publicity
and then take hold of the work of building the
monument In such way that it will be COM
pleted as centennial tribute.
This, though not so intended we presume.
might be construed to indicate that the associa-
tion had shown unwillingness to give publicity
to Its receipts and expenditures. This would
De very unjust insinuation against the worthy
citizens who compose that association. We
have before us report from the House District
committee of April 10, 1872, containing a very
full statement by the officers of the association
OF every item of receipt and expenditure from
the commencement of the work. 1t also en-
braces a full history of the monument under
taking, and from this it appears that the sum of
$4,000 has been expended upon the work, and
that in 1855 1t was estimated that 1922 OOl
would be necessary to complete the shaft
This sum would need to be increased by fifty
per cent. in consequence of the increased cost
of labor and material. The only expenses since
the suspension of work in 1885 has been
Sl.5O per day for a Waterman at Mon
ument Place, a messenger for the So
ciety office at 81 per month, and neces-
sary fuel and stationery for the ce. The sum
OF Sll ,O05 has been invested in L. S. stocks, &C.,
and there is a balance of cash on hand of about
81 500. The only receipts for years past have
been from contributions in the boxes at the
public buildings, and these average about $500
per year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-01-06

The Rd'l'ody Monitor, presumed to be good
authority, gives the total railroad mileage in the
United States as II ,564 miles, with second track
and sidings of Il, 512 miles-making a total of
single track of 5000 miles. The total capital
stock is set down at s2,O72 PSI $751; or about s2s
966 per mile; total floating and funded debt,
sl,S99,5il,5T, or s27 ,957 per mile total cost Of
railroads and equipments 50, I2s ,4l6, 95s, or
so2,099 per mile. The total gross trafic of rail-
roads for last year obtainable was s47s $50, 597
and total net receipts, over and above operating
expenses STA $50 aI3
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-01-06

The annual message of the mayor of Balti-
more states that the gross receipts for the year
ending October 81 were s7,sS9, 9is16; the gross
disbursements, 81 ,72i, 535. The funded debt of
the city, 81 los 925.77, shows an increase during
the same period Of s1,l4,5OO. The guaranteed
debt Of 81 ,995 900 shows a decrease on the other
hand Of S6JS, 5OO The floating debt is sS75 90
being an increase of s264 SSH. The mayor
renews his former recommendation that here
after the city pays as it goes and create no debt
without making provision for its early payment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-01-06

The Fail River school committee have direct
ed the teachers in the public schools of the CITY
to refrain from corporal punishment of any
pupil until the day following the committal of
the offence. The managers of the whipping
post in Delaware are even more considerable
They do not whip criminals until month or
two after the offence is committed.