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The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1875-11-18
VOTING ON AMENDMENTS TO TIKI
CONSTITUTION.

Tolerably full reports of the vote in
the different counties of the State show
that of the four amendments to the
Constitution submitted for adoption
or rejection at the late election, three
were carried by majorities ranging
from 5000 to 5000. The fourth, that
relating to the exemption of stock
holders from personal liability, was
defeated, because it came to be gener-
ally understood, few days before the
election, that it was 80 bunglingly
worded as to defeat the object for
which it was intended, and all ballots
issued subsequent to that time were
printed so as to carry a negative
vote. But the adoption or rejection
Of these amendments, or in nine
cases out Of ten Of any others submit
ted, is by no means indicative that the
result is in accordance with the
views Of the voters of the State upon
the matters to which they relate.
The fact is, that the manner in which
amendments to the Constitution are
voted upon Is one of the greatest
tarces imaginable, and that it should
have been tolerated and perpetuated
this long is a matter Of profound as.
constituent. For man to vote in
diligently and Understandings upon
them involves an amount of careful
study and a degree Of painstaking
which cannot reasonably be expected
of one man out of twenty, and which
not one out Of fifty gives. Even law
yers and professional politicians find
it difficult, when four amendments are
submitted at one time, as was the
case this year, to be able readily and
accurately to explain the purpose Of
each one. For instance, as provided
by the acts Of the Legislature relat-
ing to them, the ballots this year read
as follows:
Amendment to Section 4, Of Article vi.
Of the Constitutiou-Yes or No.
Amendment to Article VII. of the Con-
stitution-Yes or No.
Amendment to Section 2, of Article
VII. of the Constitution-Yes or No.
Amendment to Section 3, of Article K.
Of the Constituencies or No.
There is nothing expressed here to
give the voter, who has not made the
matter a careful study, the slightest
clew as to what these amendments
are intended to accomplish. And
even to those who. understand
what they all refer to, there is
in the ballots to guide them
in determining which is the wom-
IN suffrage, which the school fund,
which the judiciary or which is the
amendment. The re-
'ult Is that the voting is done blindly.
The ballots are prepared as part Of
The general ticket, with the Eyes, or
mo" printed on, and are almost in
Variably voted just as they happen to
be printed. In reality, the people do
not vote at all; it is the different
county committees, under whose di. |
rection the ballots are prepared, who |
liter and amend the Constitution
Who adopt and reject important
amendments to that instrument Just
Is it may happen that a majority of
hem may decide to have yves" or
mo" printed upon the ballots they is
'ue. Stearns County may be taken |
or an illustration. The two County |
Committees issued their ballots as |
ollows
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The severity of the labors of
Messrs. Moody and Sankey give
cause for anxiety among the friends
of the revival movement.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1875-11-18

TIE President began work on his
message Monday, and will not receive
visitors until after its completion.
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ST.. PETERSBURG advices rtate en-
phatically that the movements of
troops of Russia are not connected
with warlike preparations.
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Only as TO one amenQmenC did
they agree, and that was the one
which everybody wanted defeated,
and this both favored !! There was
no party issue involved in either or
any Of the amendments, yet the of.
fetal canvass shows that the vote
cast for the amendments was Just
about straight party vote, except
for the last, the bungling manuf;.c-
turing one, which received nearly the
entire vote of both parties. This Of
itself is sufficient to show the absur-
dity Of any attempt at obtaining an
intelligent expression of the views of
the people upon amendments to the
Constitution, with the present method
of voting, at least when more than
one is submitted at any one time.
To remedy this defect-until such
time as a Commission or Convention
shall thoroughly review the Constitu.
tion-we would suggest that it be
required:
Fsrst-That the ballot shall have
printed upon it the vital part of the
amendment or else caption which
shall express the purpose of the
amendment.
Second-That the Eyes" or 'no'
which shall express the decision for
or against the amendment m,ix AL
ways be written, and shall be invalid
if printed.
1t would then be pretty certain
that those who did vote would know
what they we're voting for ; and if but
five thousand such ballots should be
cast they would better reflect the
views of the people than do the fifty
thousand cast for and against the
amendments last submitted.
1t might not be inappropriate in
this connection to speak of another
matter. The acts providing for the
submission of these four amendments,
only pro vided that the ballot for
one of them should be a part
Of the general ticket-that relat-
ing to article VII. But in this county,
and we understand the same was done
in many other counties, the entire four
were attached to the general ticket.
Does not this make all such ballots.
as far as relates to the three excepted
amendments, void ?~4- y,-~-~ ...
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A. F. ROBERTSON,
Matchmaker and JeWeler,
St. German Street, St. Cloud, MINI.

Particular attention given to Repairing
CLOCKS s. WATCHES
that have failed to give satisfaction after
being repeatedly workedon by iuoompetea
wcvkmeu, oct22tf
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The cotton crop is nearly all har'
vested, and the yield is above the
average.
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On Hang, of North Adams,
Mass, sings of Mary and her little
lamb:
Was gal name Moll had lam,
Fleas all same white sno,
Evly place Moll gal walkee
Ba, Ba, hoppee long too.
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G.. II. FREEMAN has purchased
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Hastings Usion.
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Thursday Nov. 10, 1875.
TRANSFORMING PROCLAMATION.
STATE OF MINNESOTA.
ExRCUrIvK DEPARTMENT
ar Paw. Nov. 9Th. 1a1A


ExHCUrIvK DEPARTMENT.
81. PAU, Nov. 9Th, 1875. 9,
Tho year now drawing to its close has
brought to our people harvests of unexam.
pied abundance, general prosperity, and
marked immunity from unusual evils.
therefore designate Thursday, the 25th
day of November, A. d. 1875, ~ day Of
general and public thanksgiving to God for
all His loving kindness.
"And 70 shall eat in plenty and be salts.
fed. and praise the name of the Lord your
God, that hath dealt wondrously with you"
In witness whereof, 1 have hereunto set
:.".."": my hand and caused the great
!: l.. S. seal Of the State to be affixed, on
:.........: this 9th day of Nov. AID. 1878.
CUSHMAN K. DAVIS,
Attest. Governor.
s. P. JENN1soN,
Secretary Of State.
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Il IIBRPAL DISCOUNT 10 DxxzKaa.
Office and factory on Washington I .vs
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IT appears by the report Of the
National Commissioner Of Educa-
ton that rs regards the expenditures
per caput of the average attendance
Al the public schools, Minnesota
stands next to Ohio, Iowa and Indi.
ana. the rate in this State being s13,
which is the same az in Illinois, and
is above that of Vermont, Maine,
and many other States. The total
number enrolled in the public schools
in the United States is 100000,
m increase of $4,000 during the
year.
A FOOT Of snow fell at Watertown,
New York, Sabbath. Winter, for
the last two months, in that State
has not been as severe this year as
usual. People have been able to get
about a considerable part Of the time
without snow-shoes, and to communi-
cate with each other without having
to mount snow-drifts TO the roofs of
the houses and halloo down the Chin
neys rs is usually the case there in
October and November. Very little
ice formed on the streams before the
last of August, and even some vege-
tables of the harder sorts were Sc
cured before the heaviest of the July
frosts came on. Some of the people
who had fully decided to leave New
York on account of the shortness Of
the summers and the length and Sc
verify Of the winters and remove to
Alaska, feel encouraged to remain in
the old State another year. We, in
Minnesota, wipe the November per-
spiration from our brows and WON
der bow those folks down in New
York, Vermont and New Hampshire
can stand such freezing weather..
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Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-14
CT. NICHOLAS FOR 1874.
A BOOK FOR BOYS AND GIRLS.

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m mfddlelOwn Items.

MIDDLErowS, Jan. Is.
The thermometer stood at zero Sunday morn
ing. Several ladies in town are mourning the
loss OF good many Of their plants, as the
change in the atmosphere came upon them un-
awares.
The hotels and other establishments have
filled their ice houses. On Saturday, the ice
was So inches thick, but by Monday morning
had increased to inches.
On Saturday evening, during the darkness and
cold, gentleman in town had fine lot Of
chickens stolen. consisting of all he had.
Prof. James N. Clemmer, of Wilmington, who
drilled the children Of the M. E. Sunday School
for their jubilee, last winter, WAS in town, yes
terday, making arrangements to give Child
ren's Jubilee early in February, to be participst
ed in by all the children in Middletown and vi
cinity. Tne Professor is 30 well thought OF
here that there is little doubt of the success OF
the undertaking.
Another pigeon shooting match for purse OF
5000 came of, yesterday, q Mr.. Ewing, of Will
mington winning the prize.
The reading room Of which we wrote, seme
time ago, was opened this woek.
Tuesday night last the young men connected
with the M. Z. church organized a young mems
Christian Association, which is likely to accom-
plish great good.
Rev. DR.. Matlack and wife are on a visit to
Port Deposit Md. OBSERVER.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-14
The work OF Charity.
WHAT Is BEING DONE IN WILMINGTON.

WHAT Is BEING DONE IN WILMINGTON.
The suffering which was threatened to the
oorer classes, few weeks ago, has, in meas
ure, been relieved by the organized charities
which have been undertaken. We have been
printing daily, the work accomplished by the
Union Aid Society, and the reports
thus furnished show that large num-
ber of persons have been relieved, many Of whom
would, no doubt have experienced much suffer-
ing had it not been for this source Of relief.
Yesterday, II persons were fed at the rooms and
1856 families were supplied with food. OF soup
alone n gallons were consumed. The society ex-
press great need II help just at this time, and
also desire the voluntary services Of some judi
cious persons for work in the 18th and 9Th wards.
Mrs. James Bradford has furnished us with a
report of the number of persons fed by her
since the opening of her private enterprise, as
follows Jannary 7th, 80 9Th, SO 9th, u +;
10th. Az l1th, 81; 18th, 81; 13th,, 81.
Those who have partaken of her char
ity are the worthy ones who have lodged
in the City Hall cells sand who have been re-
commended to her bounty by the Mayor. She
has also sent six persons to their homes, and
found employment for one.
The dodgers in the city cells remain as usual,
Al persons taking refuge there, last night. A
large number are also accustomed to stay at the
gas works.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-14
L. q. q. +.
INSTITUTION OF a NEW LODGE AT cENrREvILLE-
THE OFFICERS, ETC.

INSTITUTION OF a NEW LODGE AT CENrREv1LLE-
THE OFFICERS, ETC.
Last night some thirteen or fourteen mem
bers of the Grand Lodge of Delaware, l. o. O.
T., including r. W. d. G.. NJ, E. C. Moore Il.
W. @. W., j, W. Armstrong II. W. G.. s., Isaac
W. Hallam G. H., Edwin Hirst, proceeded to
Centrevllle, this county, on McMullen Il Seals
big.wagon,to organize u new lodge, charter for
which had been granted on due application.
Arrived al the hall the Grand Lodge officers
undertook the work which led them thither.
The new lodge was organized by members from
other lodges who deposited their cards, and thus
became the charter members. They were twen-
ty-one i'll NUMBER and came from lodges AZ fol-
lows lG from Brandywine / from Fredonia
from Star of Bethel l from Fairfax / from
Rose Tree, No. 275, OF Penna and one from
Benevolent, No. 49, of the same State. The
lodge thus organized has prospect of an imme-
ilate accession of from 80 to 50 new MEMBERS
An election for officers resulted in the choice
9f the following N. q Francis Green ". q.
Joseph Pyle r. s., Geo M. Ely p. s., Joseph
H.. Chandler Treas, William Carpenter.
Besides the members of the Grand Lodge
present there were also about 1876 members from
subordinate lodges Brandywine lodge turning
ont strong, accompanied by band of music
The number was 30 great that the hall could moi
accommodate all of them. and portion remain
eu outside during organization and installation
After the work had been completed the Grant
Lodge officers were banquetted at the residence
OF Joseph II. Chandler, while the visiting dele
Satons partook of refreshments in the hall
me whole affair was one of the most pleasant
III Which the Grand officers ever participated
and they. give most glowing accounts of thei
WISH The lodge meets each Saturday night.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-14
COatesviIle Items,

CoATEsvILLE, Jan. Is.
ACCIDENT. -" Grand-pap" Hart, who has
charge OF the express wagon from the Penna.
R. R., met with an accident yesterday by his
horse running away, which might have proved a
serious matter, but fortunately Mr.. Hart came
off with few bruises.
IcE.-Onr ice men are enjoying their harvest
and making good use of their time. Pusey Il
Rice are running full force Of hands, both
night and day. A number of ice houses are al
ready filled, and those who have not been SO for
tunate are using their best endeavors to get a
full supply while the cold snap lasts.
GAs.-Our neighboring citizens of Downing
town are exulting in the prospect of soon hav-
ing their town lighted with gas. Our enterpris-
ing contractor. r. L. Black, has tine contract for
laying the pipe, and puts it down as fast az it
comes, notwithstanding the weather. Ed.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-14
PersOnal.

Elk .Goveror Thomas L. Bramlette, of Ken
tucky died in Louisville, on Tuesday. He was
Governor during the war and bad lately been
conspicuous in connection with the Kentucky
Library lottery.
Geo. g. Howard, travelling agent of J. @.
Aver x o., of Lo veil, Mass, called to see us,
day or 30 ago, having but recently returned
from California He says that while in that
State he was constantly met with the remark
from "'49 ers' and others that they intended to
visit :" home" in the Centennial year aud be
present at the great exhibition. He thinks the
Pacific Coast will be fully represented at the
Centennial.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-14
FOURTH EDITION.
Warrington.

NOTICE OF THE JUDICIAL APPROPRIATION BILL.
WASHINGTON, Jan. IA.
In the Senate Air. Morrill, gave notice that ho
would call up the Judicial and Executive appro-
priation bill, on Monday, az he hoped the Louis
lana matter would be settled before then.
PACIFIC MAIL
The Pacific Mail investigation WAS continued,
this morning, without eiciting anything import
ant.
sTowELL's TESTIMONY.
Mr.. Stowell, charged with selling his cadet
ship, will testify in his OVID behalf before the
Committee ON Naval Affairs.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-14
1fattts.

Scar ES-In this city, on January ll,h 1915 Johr
l.. Searles, aged ~ years.
The relatives and friends of the family re r"snect
fully invited to attend The funeral, FROM lis late res
idence. 1918 hestnut street, Oh this uFslai) al
terneon, at O'clock Burial at ri ervri Cemetery
THOMPSON-On the tlth inst Ella q laughter OF
John and Clara Thompson, aged II ~ II "s.
The relatives ard friends of the fami are invitef
to attend her funeral from the res a = of hel
grandfather Edward Ogden, Adams rect neal
Delaware Ayen e, on Thursday afte II On, al half
past O'Clock. Servece at 3.
"a beautiful angel came into our niiist,
100 lovely and bright to remain.
She fingered awhile, twined her ave
Around our hearts.
Then lifted to Heaven again"
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-14
Newark Items.

NEWARK, Jan. IA.
very sudden death occurred here, on Tues
day morning, in the death of Mrs. Hugh ARM
strong She was taken sick on Thursday, the
7th, but was only dangerous day or 80. Drs.
Shaw, of Newark and Lukens and Maloney Of
give relief, and she expired leaving three chill
dren. Her remains will be taken to st Georges,
tomorrow morning, at 10 O'Clock, for intermsnt.
She WAS much respected by all who knew her.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-14
FIFTH EDITION.
New York.

ANOTHER ACCIDENT IN THE DEL. IAcKAwANNA
TUNNEL
NEW YORK, Jan IA.
Three men were severely injured by the pre-
mature explosion Of blast in the Delaware and
Lockaware r. Il. tunnel this morning. This il
the same shaft where three men were recently
killed by falling of the bucket.
THE BEEcHRR TRIAL
In the Beecher trial, Mr. Moulton's examins-
ton was continued He identified various let
ters put In evidence yesterday.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-14

LIFE OF CAPT JOSEPH FRY.-Mr o. NJ. LOOMS
will CANVASS Wilmington for the Lille OF Capt.
Joseph Fry, the Cuban Martyr" The book il
said to be a faithful record OF his remarkable Gu
reer from childhood to the time OF his heroic
death at the hands of Spanish execntioners re-
counting his experiences as All officer in the L..
s. and Confederate navies, and revealing much
of the inner history and secret marine service of
the late Civil War in America The work was
written by Jeanne Mort Walker, of New o. leans,
who has displayed an unusually happy talent in
its construction. Though 30 simple and unai
fectea in its style as to seem to have flowed al
most unconsiously from her gifted pen, the
reader, who is acquainted with the difficulties of
authorship, will readily see that this book il not
only the result of labor of love and sympathy,
but of no small amount of conscientious indus
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-14
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

Council, tonight.
The Star and Young Mems Loans meet, this
evening.
The ice ON the Park over Third st. bridge is IN
a fine condition for skating.
The DELAWARE TRIBUNE, issued to-day, ir re-
plete with current news of interest
The young ladies of Lincoln indulge in fortune
telling by the gypsies at the moderate sum OF
one dollar per head.
Considerable quantities Of terrar ms and man
nanoes, have been caught during 'he late freeze
near the mouth Of the Mispilion 81 eek.
Miss Lucy Page, the young Ia y who fell on
the icy pavements while returning from church,
one evening recently, has been l. ng insensbe
at her residence, Gil Lombard St. ct, for several
days, and her recovery is somewl' It doubtful.