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Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-07-08

PEELED by the art of those who arc cun-
ming with the harp, and possessed of the
divine gift of song. Others in private
parlor or ON open porch, seated amid the
luxuries of a prlncely home, enjoyed
a peaceful rest, while the irrepressible
few, whose patriotism never wanes, whose
valor always increases in the absence of
danger, whose indiscrctlons are limited
only by lack of opportunity to give them
wider scope-those might have been seen
fur into the night following each "his ia.
vorite phantom" No accident occurred
to mar the pleasure of the occasion, nor
was there manifested any Of that spirit of
excess, and )awlessness which generally
prevails at such times. The city officers.
are entitled to special praise for the Judi
cious and efficient name in which they
discharged their duties. Considering the
dlscouragements which had to be over.
come, the celebration must be regarded %
a decided success-bringing out as large
a crowd, and affording as many attractive
features as any other ever held in the
county. Its results cannot but be benef.
cial to all classes. These popular gather
ings break down social barriers, and teach
the people their common origin and des-
making them more wise, more
tolerant, and better fitted to discharge the
high duties devolving upon American
citizens.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-07-08
FOR SALE.
D. B. SMITH
First insertion June 18th.
MORTGAGE SALE.

Av1
Default has been made in the conditions of
a certain indenture of Mortgage made and
executed by E.. W. Bulls to Elizabeth McIn-
tyre, bearing date the End day ofApril, A. D.
1873, and recorded in the Office of Register of
Deeds, in and for Mower County, Minnesota,
on the lst day of Nsvember, 1873, at 1:30 P.
NJ. in book o of Mortgages, on page sc.
Said Mortgage was given to secure the pay
ment Of the sum of Three Hundred dollars
and interest thereon, according to the condi-
tons of two promissory notes made snd exc
Elizabeth Mcintyre. due respectively April
2nd, 1874, and April End, 1875, and there is
claimed to be due and is due thereon at the
date of this notice the sum of three hundred
and thirty-six and 65-100 dollars, and no
proceeding at law or otherwise has been had
to collect tho same or any part thereof. Now
therefore, notice is hereby given that by vir-
tue Of a power of sale in said Mortgage con-
tanned, and persuant to the provisions OF the
statute in such case made and provided, the
said Mortgage will DO foreclosed, and the
number ten and eleven 90 and 11) in block
forty. four (44) in Yotes and Lewis addition
to Austin, Mower County, Minnesota, with
the appurtenances thereunto belonging, will
be sold at public vendue to the highest bid
der therefor, ut the Office of Crandall l.
French, it, the city of Austin. in the County
Of Mower, Minnesota, on Saturday, the 9th
day of August, A. D. 1875, at 10 o'clock A.
NJ, to satisfy the amount then due on said
notes and Mortgage, together with twenty
dollars attorneys fees allowed by the terms Of
said Mortgage in case of foreclosure besides
costs and expenses allowed by law.
Dated June 18th, 1875.
ELIZABETH MCINTYRE,
Mortgage.
CRANpALL j. FRENCH, '
Attorneys for Mortgage,
Austin, Minnesota.
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k6. A. B. Case, adruggist by trade, and
an occasional attendant at Presbyterian
churches.
Z. Edward Whclan, an freshman by
birth, a builder by trade, and an irreg-
ular attendant at Roman Catholic church.
eS.
8. VIM. Fl. Davis, a real estate dealer,
and an occasional. attendant at Presbyte.
rian churches. " ~ :
8. John F. Taylor, a dealer in cork, with
no church relations.
10. VIM. F. Jeffrey a flour broker, and
a general attendant at Episcopalian
churches.
II. Chester A. Carpenter, the foreman
of the jury, a flour merchant, and a Pres
byterian.
10. John c.. McMurn, an Irishma an by
birth, Il retail grocer who docs not sell
liquor, and an irregular attendant at Pres.
byterian churches.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-07-08

In another place will be found a call
for Il County Convention, for the election
of delegates to the State Republican Con-
y%ention, which is to nominate a State
Ticket, The public interests require the
greatest care in the selection of men. In
theory the people are the sovereigns of
this natlon-practically they are vassals.
1t is of no consequence to us that repub-
licans are dominant in most of the States.
the fact remains that the party leaders
are the controlling persons in all matters
of government. In most instances they
nominate themselves, and then procure
their own election, Under our form of
government there is but two places at
which the people car make themselves
felt, and from these they are likely to be
absent. The great primary council Of
the people-the place at which the. merits
Of candidates may be discussed and the
dcstinies Of parties be fixed-is the town.
ship caucus. There every man may ex-
ert his full strength in forming and Civ
ing tendency to public opinion-there
competent and reliable representatives
may be chosen, and thus he secured the
Inauguration of q movement that shall
gather strength as it makes progress, and
eliminate in the elevation ofjust men, in
the PRONUNCIATION of just laws, in the OBJ
scrvencc Of just principles and in the es-
Enlistment of a pure government. None
knows better than the farmer does that an
unmixed crop cannot be produced from
foul seed that if there be not a healthy
germ there will be nothing better than
blasted fruit, and zone knows better than
he that the political sccl-time is cores
pondingly as important as any other. BY
attending to this business at the caucus,
the foul seeds which have produced such
a rank and poisonous growth may be sep
arated from the genuine grain, and there
be gathered into the garner atdast a full
harvest, free from blight or faint OF cor
ruption. We appeal to the rural popula-
ton to free themselves from that condi-
ton of semi-bondage in which they have
consented to remain so long. They can
not redress their wrongs at the ballot box.
The choice there is limited, and not IN
frequently it is at best only a choice Of
evils. If neither party does its duty in
making nominations, the individual voter
can have no means to escape from the gen.
eral calamity. There must be conccr OF
action in order to achieve desirable re-
suits, and the place tor that is the caucus.
The work begun properly may be driven
forward to satisfactory completion, but
upon q bad foundation can there be a rea-
sonable hope of building a superstructurc
that will stand? Let us lay the corner
stone of the coming campaign at the eau.
cauess-each voter contributing a we'll
hewn block, so that the wall may rise
grandly and stand firmly. as enduring as
the principles which constitute the basis
of the republican party. Voters, attend
the primary meetings.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-07-08
A Harvester Trial in which the Marsl,
beat the Mccormick.

A Harvester Trial in which the Marsh
beat tho Mccormick.
At Independence Kansas, the agent of
Cannon & Deering, telegraphs:
cat the trial to-day VIC came out far ahead.
Mccormick failed. This trial, however, was
little better than a farce; some incompetent
judges favoring Mccormick, and especially
cemmending the reel, which any COED judge
knows to be one of its leading defects"
The above is an extract from a circular is
sued by Cannon l. Deering, to be distribut-
ed among the farmers, and for fear scme Of
our farmer friends should fail to SEQ it, I will
give it the benefit of q further circulation in
the newspapers, hoping that Cannon l. Deer
ing will appreciate my zeal in their behalf;
and give me handsome bonus for advertis-
ing them. How happy they must feel to be
so far ahead of the Mccormick. The fact
that the judges decided in favor of the McCor-
mick is of no consequence whatever. They
we're incompetent you know, and they praised
that adjustable Mccormick real, which is rank
bsresy in tho presence Of a Marsh man for
they have one of those good old-time reels
that you con have lots Of fun with. When
you want to change its position you can stop
the horses and let the binders rest-their pay
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-07-08

goes on allthe same-while you putte: At
both ends Of the NJ acbine With pins. nuts, ETC.;
sight across it to see that it is level, indulge
in q little thanksgiving for tho good long
rest<he binders have had 1t your expense,
and drive on, whilo the binders mentally
blefs their stars that they are not on n Nc
Cormick, where, when the reel needs chang
ing the driver never stops, but goes right
along making the change with one hand. AMI
driving with the otLcr. What numbskulls
those judges must have been to "esp ocialIy
commend" such a reel. Some of these day
these same fellows may commend a success
ful Straw Binder from the factory Of G. II. l.
L.. J. Mccormick, which would be. on a par
with their late action. Ought we not in an
ticipation of euch On event to tar and feather
them, for if such unreasonable, unjust dccis-
ions are allowed, farmers will quit buying the
Marsh. Perhaps this is what troubles Gam
mon d Deering now There nave been O good
many trials of this same sort down south, in
which the Marsh beat the McCor mich, only
incompetent judges decide for the latter. 1t
would seem that these Marsh people would
learn to know an incompetent judge before
q trial as ell as afterwards, when they have
so much experience with them, but tho fact
is, that the farmer purchasing the machine is
usually the judge, and he strangely enough
comments that Mccormick Reel, likes the
Mccormick Harvester best, and buys it.; but
that does not prevent Cannon / Deering re-
cording their glorious victory in q win dy cir
cular. l Am glad to see them gathe. SO much
comfort from their defeats, for they will need
all their philosophy until they impror. their
Harvester.
l4-2. NJ. r. GRIrrAv
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-07-08
THE FOURTH AT DEXTER.

Thinking that it would be pleasant 10
meet some Of our rural friends, we started
for Dexter last Monday morning-going
by stage to Ramsey, thence by rail to the
geographical CENTER" where We arrived
at half after II o'clock \. NJ, just in time
to get the benefit of the rain which was
coming down c%opiously, and so continued
during our stay of an hours duration. A
crowd Of not less than 800 people had as
scmbled in the capacious Warehouse and
were listening to an able Grafton by Hon.
L. NJ. Gaskill, Of High Forest. We did
not hear the opening, but were impressed
with the idea that he had not attempted to
speak without having made thorough
preparation. He spoke cxtcmporaneously
and with remarkable fuency and clear
ness. The frequent applause with which
he was greeted was proof that the audi
cncc were in sympathy with the views
which he expressed. Dr.. Grant was Pres.
ident Of the day. A bevy of beauties rep
resenting the Colonies was on the stage,
and lent the charm with which grace and
refinement always cmbellishes a public
occasion. The audience-room was festoon-
ed with flags, and hung with flowers, and
shrubs-giving it the appearance'of a nat
ural bower. After the Grafton, the Red
| White and Blue" was rendered in fine
style. A picnic dinner was to be served in
tho Warehouse after which toasts and
speeches were to be given IN abundance.
1t was intended to have a horse race, but
the rain no doubt prevented. The number
Of people there was abundant proof that
the section of country adjacent to Dexter
has a large population. We were cspec-
tally impressed with the appearance of
the crowd. We saw no man who seemed
to be under the influence Of liquor, and
not a woman that did not look tidy and
good natured. We heard no oatlls and no
vulgarity, and saw nothing Of the swagger
and insolence which is so common with a
certain class in every city. Owing to a
suspension of all freight trains we were OBJ
ligcd to return by the express, due at Dex-
ter at ] 2:21 P. H., hence We had less than
an hour to sec and hear. We congratu-
late those people upon the character
which they sustain, the intelligence which
they exhibit, the sobricty that they mani
fest, their freedom from social vices and
their many and womanly independence
Of the fashionable customs of the present
time. We never return from a trip into
the country and contact with the rural
populati0n-no matter how brief-with-
out seeing some virtue to emulatc-hear-
ing some truth to prize, or learning some
thing something Of value that may be
woven into the warp and wool of future
life. These anniversaries inspire lncreas-
ed patriotism, new hopes, nobler rcsolu-
, tions-they serve to smooth down the as
perities engendered by Deighborhood
broils, and by political %strites, and bring
mankind together upon the common plat
form of humanity, which embraces all the
requisites to the highest condition of
civil government or Of social life.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-07-08

The Democratic Liberal Republican Con-
vention held at St. Paul yesterday, nsmin-
ated a straight democratic ticket, with one ex-
ception, -possib]y two-as follows:
For Governor, D. Buell.; for Lieutenant
Governor, E. W.. Durant; for Secretary of
State, A. Bierman; for State Auditor. NJ. Dor
an; Treasurer, A. Shaffer; Chief Justice, L.
Emmet; Attorney General, Dick Jones; Clerk
of Supreme Court, A. A. Mcleod; r. r. Com
missioner, J. W. Senccrbox. We are glad to
see this porcupino with quilts sticking cut,
But few Republicans will be likely to take
that bait.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-07-08
Disagreed.

The jury in the Tilton-B eecher case af-
ter celebrating ten days and finding it
impossible to agree, was discharged. 1t
is understood that three favored a verdict
for Tilton, and that nine believed Beechcr
to be innocent. The trial has produced
n legal result, it has established neither
guilt nor Innocence, and aside from the
testimony which has been taken, the world
is as ignorant of the facts as it was before
the case went into court. 1t is presump-
ton of law that persons charged with the
commission of a crime are innocent until
proved to be guilty,-hence Mr.. Beecher
is presumed to be innocent; but in the
opinion of a great many this presumption
does not rest upon a legal fiction. 1t is a
logical deduction from the life and char
acter Of the accused. 1t is not probable
that the whole truth concerning the rcla-
tons of the respective parties ever will be
known. The positively contradictory
character of the testimony, forbids
any attempt to explain or reconcile
the conflict, and while the world Will hest
tate to a]legc willful purjury against eth
or party, there will be no difficulty in de-
Gliding that the testimony 0 feach is strange
" at variance with what he said and did
previously to the trial. Sufficient promi-
nence has been given to this case to teach
the world the Nervousness of that sin
which more than any other during all the
ages, has blasted individual character and
cursed society. Licentiousncss in the
churches and out ofthem, is the prevailing
sin Of tho present time, and if this grand
jnquisition shall serve to arous people to
%action:and thus tend to purify the minds
and reform the lives Of the millions who
are guilty of that with which Bcecher
stands charged, although seemingly a
curse, it will prove to have been q great
blessing.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-07-08

The apportionmcnt as fixed for the Con.
vcntion is one delegate for each organized
county, and one for each 400 Republican
votes and major fraction thereof, based on
the vote for Chief Justice of the Supreme
Court in the election of 1874.
G. II. PETIT, Chairman.
E. a. FOLSOM.
Fl. A. CASTLE,
JOHN DoCaIAs,
CHAs. \. G1LLMAH,
j. FRANKRNFIELp,
G.. 7. BROwS,
a. K. HANSON,
G.. II. GRAVES.
l.. NUTTlSG, Secretary.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-07-08

The following is a list of the jurymen
in the great scandal case, in the order in
which they were empaneled:
/. Griffin B. Halstead, not in business
and an active Methodist.
2. Henry Thayer, a boarding house keep
er and an occasional attendant at Presby-
terrain churches.
8. George Hull, a builder by trade, and
with no defined church relations.
4. Christopher Filter, a German by
birth, a dealer in wood aud willow ware,
and a member Of tho Lutheran Church.
5. Samuel Flate, an Irishman by birth,
a roofer by trade, and a regular attend
ant at the Roman Catholic church. =
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-07-08

The Pioneer Press recognizing the al
most Invaluable services which Hon Us.
Pil!sbury, in his career as a Regent of the
University, has rendered to the State, re-
Gently devoted a full column to the laud-
able purpose of doing him justice. We
are pleased to see this influential journal
defending the interests Of the party and.
doing justice to honorable men. Having
been associated with Mr.. Pillsbury, as a
Regent of the Unworthy during the last
seven years, and having been in the Sen
ete with him during two sessions Of the
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-07-08

CHICAGO. July 10th. 1875.
NJ. L. GRATTAN, Esq. Austin MINI.
Dear Strive have received from you a
list Of objections against our Harvester, got
ten up by the Marsh concern, with a request
in pencil on the back to have an answer made
up and sent you. We had already seen the
same thing and did not, nor do we yet, think
it worth answering. The success of our ma
chires in Texas and Southern Illinois is a
sufficient answer to their objections, which are
all trivial. We suppose by this time you
have received our Texas Circular. We will
soon have another from Southern Illinois.
Mr.. Baker saw q number of our Harvcsters
work in Texas and says they did %splendidly.
One of Willey's subs in Southern Illinois had
a field trial with the Marsh and beat them
badly,-sold six machines on the ground.
Will send you news as fast as we get it.
Yours truly,
1872 c. H. & L. J. MCCORMICK.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-07-08

Legislature, and ingpersonally acquain-
ted with nearly all the prominent men in
the State, we think it no injustice to say
that he is the reer of any onc of them,-
that in ability and integrit and real genu-
inc manlincss, he has no superior among
them all. He will be the next Governor.
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REPUBLICAN, STATE CONVENTION.

a D. All. = - |
A Republican, State Convention will be
held at Music Hall, in :.
st. on Wednesday, the 2stlA day Of
July, 1875, at II O'Clock, NJ,
for the purpose Of nominating the follow
ing State Officers, to be voted for at the
next general election, viz:
Governor,
Lieutenant Governor.
Secretary of Stale.
Auditor Of State.
Treasurer of State.
Chief Justice, Supreme Court.
Attorney General.
Clerk, Supreme Court.
Railroad Commissioner.
The Counties arc entitled to the follow
ing number of delegates:
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-07-08

%5 n &00 per day. Agents wanted. All
w IL VGo classes of working people of both
sexes, young and old, make more money at
work for US in their own localities, during
their spare moments, or all the time, than 1t
any thing else. We offer employment that
will pay handsomely for every hours work.
Full particulars, TERMS, &C.; sent free. Send
US your address at once. Don't delay. Now
is the time. Eol't look for work or busine S.
elsewhere, until you have learned what we
offer. G. STINSON &. Co., Portland, Maine
n4l.1y.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-07-08
W. J. WAINSCOT.
BREcKENG1pGE, Dallas Co., Texas, I

BREcKEEGlnGE, Dallas Co., Texas,
May o9th, 1875.
Mcssrs. C. II. T. l.. J. Mccormick, Chicago.
Gents:-I take pleasure in tcsti6ying that
the Harvester which I bought Of your Agent,
Mr.. T. E. snodgrass, at Dallas, has given full
and entire satisfaction in every respect, saw
ing every particle of grain ard delivering it to
the binders in perfect order, who do their
work and keep up with ease, and would prefer
binding their half On the Harvester than 20
make one of five or six hands after any Self.
Rake or Dropper. Any ono who wants a ma
chino that will save the grain perfectly and
with ease, will do we'll to buy tho Mccormick
Harvester. It far exceeds any Harvester
that I have tried. Last year l had my grain
cut with o Marsh, and, on examining both
machines, I ON fully satisfied with my
choice.
Yours truly, J..E. WAINSCOT.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-07-08

They have q prisoner in the northern part
of the State, who committed o rape upon the
person of q young lady, and then stole a
horse with which to run away. When caught
he was taken into q saloon for some purpose
but he remonstrated,-saying lie did not like
to enter places Of such character. He is a
late convert and esteems himself q nice
young man."
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AUSTIN CITY.
First ward 1. Second ward 4. Third ward 3.
This apportionment allows one delegate
from each election precinct and one for
each fifty votes, and mi for each major
fraction thereof, and is based upon the re-
turns for Chief Justice Of the Supreme
Court in the election Of 1875.
All persons heretofore known as Liber-
al Republicans, Antimonopolists, or indie
pendents, are hereby invited to participate
in our primary meetings and conventions
upon the condition that they accept the
principles and policy set forth in the pub.
lished platforms Of the Republican party.
r. I. SMITH,
G.. A. ROY,
H. E. TANNER.
Committee.
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MCCORMICK AHEAD THIS TIME
The Adjustable Reel triumphant!
Grain Don't Drop Through the
Elevators

CHICAGO, ILL.,, June 10, 1875.
eve havo met the enemy, and they are
ours"
We have to announce to our friends in the
North and West the entire and unprecedented
success Of Our machines in tho field in the State
of Texas, against the combined opposition OF
the representatives Of every Harvesting Ma
chine offered for sale in that State.
The result Of tho working Of our Harvester
and Advance in the Southern harvest have
fully justified tie confidence in their excel
lence expressed by us in tho earlier part Of
the season. Although we commenced our ef-
forts in that section lato in tho season, and
had made no previous attcmptto start a trade
there for several years, we have made larger
sales than any other Machine represented
there. We give below a few testimonials fro IN
parties using our Machines this year.
C. II. l. l.. j. MCCORMICK,