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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-05-02

& HAVANA, May lon the morning o.
April 25th the train from Los, Cruces, NOT
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-05-02

MILFORD, Pa, May Last night was
the coldest,for this season OF the year ever
experienced within the memory Of the olc-
est inhabitant. At 5 o'clock this morning
the thermometer indicated 27o. Ice formed
to the thickness of half an inch. High
wind prevails. r
WATERFOWL, n. Y, May 1.-snow fell
here last night to the depth OF two inches.
The storm extended over the northern part
Of the State, and at some places snow is still
falling ~
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-05-02

= TE.Il CHARLOTTE CUSffSIAN'S- VIII. -, ;
PROVIDENCE, R. L, May lat Newport
to-day the will of Charlotte: Cushman was
admitted to probate, Mr. J. Dung Scamnon
being present and authentieating his own
SIGNATURE ,.iyStze ~ \ isst &C., -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-28
1915 GREAT III. 1876
PENNSYLV MIA ROUTE

AsOCA
TO THE North, WEST & SOUTHWEST.
DOUBLE TRACK,
STEEL RAIss, SPLENDID SCENERY
MAGNIFICENT EQUIPMENT.
Trains leave Washington from depot OF BALI
TIMORE s. POTOMAC RAILROAD, cor
ner Of Sixth and streets, as follows:
For Philadelphia New York and the East 9.1L
D. n daily, with Palace Cars attached. Linn.
tied Express Of Pullman Parlor Cars 9:25 A.
M daily, except Sunday. For Phiadelphls
and New York l.30 m. daily, except sun
day for Philadelphia 4.55 p. m. daily, witt
Parlor Cars attached.
For Pittsburg and the West, a. m. daily, with
Parlor Cars to Pittsburg; 7.4O p. m. daily
with Palace Car to Chicago, and ll.66 y. m
daily, except Sunday.
For Canandaigus and the North, a. m. daily
except Sunday; and Z ~ p. m. ally, except
Saturday, with Palace Car to Rochester. For
Elmira, II SIS g. m. daily, except Sunday.
For the South, via Richmond, 40 T. N: and
ll3S .. m. daily, except Sunday, and Wis
Lynchburg d. m. IL. 80 p m. daily, except
Sunday.
LOCAL TRAINS.
For Alexandria, =, 7, 8, 9, 10 and II g. H., and
l,34N, 5, g. and IL SO p. N. On Sunday y!
8a M and and p. m.
Trains leave Alexandria for Washington, g. I,
g. 9, ~ and IL q M, |, 8, d. s. and p. IN
On sunday at and 10 q. M, and pm.
Tickets and information can be procured VI
principal railroad stations and ticket Offices
Southeast. u. M. BOYD, Jr.,'
Gen'l. Passenger Agent
FRANK THOMSON
General Manager. an
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-28
The Latest.

Having made my Fall and Winter purchases
of CLOTHING, GENTS FURNISHING
GOODS TRUNKS, HATS and SATCRELS,
and other goods usually found in first class
Clothing Establishment,
1 would inviee the public to call and inspect
them efore purchasing elsewhere, feeling con-
fdent that can please the most fastidious.
NY purchases consist in part of the finest of
American, French, Scotch and English fabrics.
Boys, Youths and Mems Overcosts, of all
shaded and qualities.
Suits for Boys at moderate prices.
MY stock is the largest and most complete OF
any in the city. An early call is solicited.
S. DEALHAM,
octl SO King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-28

EANCY GOODS-We have just made large
l. additions to our stock, both Of foreign and
domestic manu- acture, of the above branch Of
our business, consisting Of Perfumeries in great
variety, Colcgues, Lubin's Genuine Extracts
and Toilet Powcer, FLORIDA Water, Sachct
Powders OF oil the popular odors, and Genuine
Fronch Extracts IN bulk, which we retail out in
any quantity desired also Hair, Tooth and N all
Brushes in great variety, Ivory Fine Tooth
Combs, and Horn, Rubber ind Buffalo Dress
ing Combs Purposlng hereafter to carry
much more extensive line of these goods than we
have heretofore done, we respectfully invite the
inspection of our friends.
NH II JANNEY & CO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-28
There are thousands who have rub.

bed their flesh sore with llniments Tor pains and
aches that they call rheumatism, and have found
no relief simply because these pains and aches
are unmistakable signs of torpid and disorder
ed liver, and cannot be cured without striking at
the seat of the disease, removing the bile and
bad blood from the system and restoring the
liver to . natural and healthy action by taking
q bottle of MerrelPs Hepat;ne for all di.
seases Of the liver. when the pains and aches
will gradually disappear from day to DAY as it
enters inLo the system, and does its work. Fifty
doses for one dollar two cents dose; cheaper
than pills and free from calcmel. Sold by
marlG-lm Il. s. LEADBEATEk u BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-28
Alefanoria 6a5&ttt
TUESDAY EVENING, MARCH %.

STOCKING CARDS Experienced gamblers
can stock pack OF cards for almost all games,
which makes it very hazardous for novices.
whose money is at stake. to play With them.
A noted professional gambler having made
large fortune at the game Of viugt ct un (tweu-
ty-one) was finally detected in bis mode Of
stocking pack and robbiug bis victims, which
was done in the following manner: There being
ffty.lwo cards in full deck, consequently there
are thirteen of each suit, which, when arranged
by certain words, torms stock that cannot be
disarranged by cutting the cards a hundred
times Il is done by the following key: Eight
kings, three tens, to save nine fair ladies for one
sick kusve. After the cards have been cut
mot shufied) as mauy times as is desirable, see
the bottom card and take that tor the starting
point, then the whole pack can be called off
from the top without making single mistake.
The trick above exposed is beyond ordinary
comprehension, and we'll calculated to lure
Young men to certain ruin.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-28
FOR NORFOLK.

The elegant, new and substantial IL
iron steamer LADY OF THE LAX E 1&ss1Ss1z162s
leaves the coInpany's wharf Washington, EV-
o'clock D. IN , and Alexandria at 80 y. M; re-
turing leaves Norfolk EVERY TUESDAY
and FRIDAY 1t o'clock p. m. This line
connects at Norfolk with tho ships of the Mer-
chants and Miners Transportation Company
cheapest and best route to those cities ard their
connections throughout New England. Fare to
Norfolk S4; round trip Sc Tickets good until
used.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-28
DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.

Having been appointed by the Corporation
Court of the city of Alexandria as administrator
of the estate Of John T. Evans, deceased,
hereby give notice to all parties indebte! to the
estate to come forward at once and make pay.
ment to me. All parties having claims against
the estate will present them to me duly certified
for payment. l. u. UNEAL,
oc25-tf Admir- of John T. Evans decd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-28
NH 9 W4w

y Bruskes in great variety, Wisp b 5m@'..;
so.ch pIs German Syrup, Green's Au. =:
P HS Benson's Pills, Hemp e Emmy Mr. i
Al e zyIobaissmum, seth Arpo,d 49, d. C...
White Pepper LsctopeptIne p F"%us.' KEN.
mere Bouquet Sosp' DIrHns P PneN c:. =.
d Di;e SVe2y' Mt Eagle Trg" rsrrys FI a's
P Dpessins s0 Also choice sssotme"' 9t n,ri
Toota Sail and Shaving BRUSHES aAu ''"
Ruhbar and Buffalo Dressing Comps. rD
jan ~, CT az BEEF
T IEBIG75 LIQUID EXTRACT W. b..m, D to:a.
l. is composed Of pure extract .! ro,,s, &C..
bined with iron, quinine An1 herosi u;ybt.y re-
known for their tonic preperlies'
commended by leading phys hysEeisT1IIn HER g. BIO.
feb 10 Z. S. LEADbEAAHD
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-28
..Here,s TO your Good Health"

.sHere's TO your Good Health !"
"Msny Happy Days" These good wishes viii
not cure you unless you take my medicine,
HEPATINE, for all diseases OF the liver. Those
who wait must suffer the more. You may read
this advertisement until Dyspepsia, Sour Ston-
ach, Indigestion, Spleen, Chills, Constipation.
and Piles have dragged you to the brink of the
grave and these terrible diseases become chronic
Still there is hope as long there is life, if you
take Merrell's HepaIine for the Liver.
Fifty doses for one dollar, cheaper than pills or
doctor bills, and free from calomel. Sold by
msrl6-1m K. S. LEADBEATER 81 BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-28
& OHIO RAILROAD


~ ySEY21v - saa&kszSS&
WINTER ARIA BEGINNING
OCTOBER 8, 1875
The MAIL TRAIN will leave Washington
at 9 S NJ, and Alexandra at $40 g. M, daily,
except Sunday; pass Ieesburg, going westward,
at leo a. m; and arrive at Round Hill st II m.
Leave Round Hill at 1890 p. M; pass Leesburg,
going eastward at lilo p. MI and arrive at
Alexandria st 3:15 p. m., and at Washington at
II The e' ACCOMMODATION TRAIN will leave
Washington ut 40 pm, and A. exandris at AIS
D. m, daily, except Sunday, and arrive at Lees
burg at $40 p. m. Leave Leesburg at b u. NJ,
and arrive at Alexandria at 8:l6 q. m, and
Washington ut $3.50 y. m.
@- Passengers from Washington will take
the Washington and Ohio cars at the Baltimore
and Potomac Railroad station st a. IN. and 40
l. M, and 60 through without change OF cars:
The 9. 10 q. m. train from Alexandria and ~
D. m. train from Round Hill connect ut Round
Hill with Harris Daily Line ct Coaches
for Snickersville, Berryville and Winchester;
also with Reamers Line of Coaches, which leave
Leesburg daily for Aide and Middleburg.
Both trains, westward make close connection,
at Vienna, with Ssson's Line of Stages for Fair
fax Court House.
Com IN mi alton tickets, s cts. per mile
Annual tickets, $50.
4. H. HAVENER,
oct 5-tf General Ticket Agent
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-28

At Washington, passengers make close con.
nection with all the lines TO and from the North
and West; at Dsnville, daily, with South
and Southwest; at Lynch burg, twice daily, to
Memphis, Atlanta, New Orleans. Arkansas and
Texas, and at Gordonsville and Charlottesville
by NJ all Train, with Ches u Ohio 4. H., Easl
md West Twice daily connections to blch-
lnond.
MANASSAS DIVISION.
Leave Washington daily, except Sunday, al
1855 g. M, Alexandria at 8.35 Il. M, arrive al
,trasburg 4.40 p. m. Leave Strasburg at 6.o5
u. M. and get to Alexandria at $3.50 p. m.
WARRENTuN BRANCH.
Connection between Wsrrenton and Main
Line, with Mail Train only, leaving Washing
ton 1866 y. m, Alexundiia 8.35 u. m.
PULLMAN SLEEPEkS run through with.
out change bet,0ecn Baltimore and Ncao Orleans
via Lynchburg East Tennessee and Atlanta
line, leaving Baltimore at 10 a. m. Also
Seepers between Baltimore and Lynchbuig
from Baltimore 10 III y. m.
Passenger trains between Alexandria and
Baltimore run only by way of Washington, and
without change.
Through tickets to Florida, and I'll the South
and West by the many d!ierer: lines, at lowest
rates. G. j. FOREACRE ZEN. Manager
j. NJ. BROADUS, q. I. =. feb II
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-28

BALTIMORE f.
POTOMAC RIVER STEAMERS.

PUTOMACRIVERST STEAMERS.
The steamer EXPRESS, Capt j. T. Barker,
RY TUESDAY, at 4 D. m. Returning, will
leave Alexandria EV cry FRIDAY, at tour
o'clock p. m. :,
The steamer SUE, Capt lanes Harper will
leave pier 10, Light street, Baltimore, EV ENf
THURSDAY, at 5 p. m. Returning will leave
Fregh, will not be received after p. m.
Both steamers will stop each way al their re
spective river landings.
For further information apply to
J. BRODERS i Co, Agents,
NH q II King street.
INLAND s. SEABOARD COASTING CO.,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-28
FOR NEW YORK.

The Al Steamships f. G. KNIGHT .,tH3a
and JODN GIBSON leave the COM 3aaG
pany's wharf. Alexandria, EVERY TUES.
DAY MORNING, and Now York, from pier
al East River, EVERY SATURDAY, at four
o'clock D. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-28
oct 10

DERF UMEKlEo-Lubins and Piver's Elk
L tracts, Janney's Orange Blossom Cologne,
Genuine Imported F. Marie Farina Cologne,
Dreaeps Vienna Bell Cologne, Reads Grand
Duchess Cologne, N. Hynson jennings Double
Eau de Cologne, Hoyt's German Cologne and
Lsnman Il kemp's Florida Water. Also Cou-
dray's Genuine French Extracts in bulk, of all
the popular odors, and for sale by the ounce or
mound Gdec 81 JANNEY q GO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-28
of the
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

This company offers unrivalled facilities for
the TRANSPORTATION of freight and passengers
and will run their steamers regularly as follows:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-28

VIRGINIA, to wit In the Circuit Court Of
Y Fairfax equity, March Rules, 1916 james
Stevenson, ArabeIa Stevenson and Bessie Ste
venson VS.. Mary Ann Stevenson, Ambrose +.
Clarke and Mary e. his wife, Thomas Hanson
an Kate b. his wife, defendants In chancery.
Mem The object OF this suit is to obtain de-
cree for the sale OF the real estate of which Alb
ner Stevenson died seiz sd, and partition of pro-
ceeds among those entitled.
1t appearing by affidavit filed that the defend
ants, Ambrose F. Clarke and Mary Il. his wife,
and Thomas Hanson and Katie B. his wife, are
non residents OF this State, ii is ordered That
they appear within one month after due publ
cation hereof, and do Whist is necessary - pro-
tc,t their interests A copy-teste
+. u. RICHARDSON, Clerk.
Moore u, q. NH 9-W4Y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-28


VIRGINIA In the Clerks office OF the
Y Corporation Court Of the city OF Alexan-
drls, on the LIST day OF March, 1875, George
Mason, executor OF Willis Henderson, PLAN
till, VS.. John Ash, jr., defendant. Action of
debt.
Mem The object of this suit is to recover Of
the defendant the of two hundred and ten
dollars, with interest from September %. 1874.
The defendant not having entered his appear
ance and given security according to the act OF
Assembly, and the rules Of this Court, and it APP
pearing by affidavit that he is not u resident OF
this State it is ordered that said defendant appear
here within one month after due publication OF
this order and do what necessary to protect his
interest in this suit; and that copy of this Or
der be forthwith inserted in the Al6andria Ga.
zette newspaper published in the city Of AL
exandria, once q week for four successive weeks,
and posted at the front door Of the Court House
OF this city. A copy-test:
MORTON MARYE, Clerk
Kent u Neale. d. a. mar l-W4W
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-28
TOB COOS IN TORE,

~ boxes genuine B. F. Graveley's.
81 boxes OF. Twist, Danvile.
Is boxes do, stock 1874, prime Danvlle.
AZ boxes OF. do.
40 boxes IL inch Plug Rich. and Danvills
Pancake, Pocket Pieces, Pig Tail, Natural
Bright, Black Navy and other branis Very
low to the trade. JOHN A. FIELD,
feb Il II King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-28

~ COALl
We have now on hand and are constantly re-
ceiving at our wharf and storage yards, foot Of
Queen streets, all the best GOALS known to
this market We name in part:
LYKEN'S VALLEY.
SHAMOKIN and EAST FRANKLIN LOR-
BERRY RED ASH.
JOHNS, from EAGLE VEIN COLLIERY.
The celebrated CONTINENTAL and HA-
EEL DELL, from the Goodrich Colliery, ee-
teemed the best in the market
And LEE and STANTON WHITE ASH
ANTHRACITE COAL, OF Steamer, Broken,
Egg Stone and Nut sizes.
Also, GEORGES CREEK CUMBERLAND
GOAL.
Also HICKORY, OAn and PINE WOOD.
Having ample space. each variety of Coal is
kept distinct from that of others, and is es-
pecially- prepared for family use: Iards floor.
ed and Coal sent out well screened and free from
slate, 2240 lbs to the ton. Orders left with
MessIs. Clarridge s. Grigg,,, corner King and
Royal sts, or at the yards will be promptly I'll ed.
T. j. MEHAFFEY & CO.,
iyl7 Wharf and Yards foot Of Queen st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-28
~ ROVER - BAKERS
W FAMILY SEWING
MACHINES

With sll the late Improvements and Attach
ments
We have on hand few only of the above
machines, and offer them at very low prices TOR
cash, or on short credit, as we propose giving
up this branch of our business. ANY persons in
want may ob.ain bargains by early application.
NH Is 4 .. LEADBEATkR Il BkO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-28
l. I = 70 Re q - y = .
PHILADELPHIA, PROVIDENCE ANIL
R0ST0G

BOSTON.
Steamers leave Alexandria EVERY TUES
DAY, snd leave Philadelphia EV- ,csXsss
from Pier No. North Wharves.
This line connects a. Alexandria with the o.,
A. s. NJ. and W. u .. K. Rs, anG al Philsdel-
phia with the new and popular Iron Line" for
Providence and Boston.
Freight forwarded with promptness and care,
free of commissions.
No chsrge for trsnsfer in Philadelphia, and
no wharfage III Boston. Through to Boston in
sixty-fve hours. Through rates and rough
bills of lsdng given. Insurance guaranteed al
less than usual rates.
Agents:
f. A. REED, Alexandria.
VIM. P. CLYDE y CO., Philadelphia.
GEO. F. HYDE, Georgetown, D. G.
jan 8-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-28

VIRGINIA, to wit In tho Circuit Court Of
Y Fairfax county, March Rules, 1876. A.
Lydecker VS.. II. Wheeler In chancery.
Mem: The object of this suit is t. enforce the
lien of plaintiffs judgment against the defendant
on real estate of SAID defendant in tho county Of
Fairfax
1t appearing by affidavit fled that the defend
ant is u non resident Ut the state of Virginia, it
is ordered that ho appear within one month a.
ter due publication hereof, and do what IL ne
cessary to protect his interest A copy-teste.
+. d. klCHA HDSON, Clerk.
Moorc n n NH Adv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-28
FOR THE POTOMAC RIVER LANDINGS

The new and commodious iron sE-~
steamer John W. THOMPSON, lEs5a z1.
built especially for this route, leaves the com
pauy's wharf Washington, EVERY TUES,
DAY and FRIDAY, ut / O'Clock q. No., and
Alexandria III 100 H. m; returning, arrives
EVERY WEDNESDAY and SUNDAY, at
o'clock p. N.
This company makes close connections at Al
exandria with the w. c., V. VI. s. &. 5. K r.
Go. and with the w & o. K. Il. Co. Freight
received for all points, North and South,
handled with care and forwarded with prompt
ness and dispatch.
For further information apply to
F. A. REED, Agent,
Janney's wharf,
or at the Office of the company, under the NJ
tiona Metropolitan Bank, 18Th street, opposite
the Treasury Department, Washington.
mn 10 J. w. THOMPSON, President
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-28
DROTECT YOURSELVES AGAINST

DUBBER HAIR CRIMPEkS, Rubber
~ Dress Shields, Children's Collars and kut-
fees, Ladies' and Chldren'y Fancy Hose Wind
sor and Cachmre Ties, Silk Dress Buttons in
all shades, kuchings and Rulings also large
variety OF Fancy Goods and trimmings.
FERGUSON 81 BRO,
NH II 96 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-28

4 ,HAMOIS SKINS, Upham's Meat Cure,
~ Bulls Cough Syrup, Porous Plasters, Nc.
Cologne, Coo per's and Cox's Geatine, English
Mustard, Canary seed, Pure Ginger, Pure
Cream Tartar, Husbands Magnesia Refined
Gum Camphor, etc, just received by
feb IA +. 5. LEAUBEATEk 81 BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-28
1876 SPRING 1876

NJ have just received our first supply of
LANDKETH'S GARDEN SEEDS for the
Spring sales of this year. We are prepared to
furnish LANDkETH'S ALMANAC AND
CATALOGUE OF SEEDS to all of our Gus.
toners.
feb rs E. s. LEADBEATER s. BRO.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-07-01

FrOgramm
|. GRAND MULE RACE miie' " RUE
open to all prize $40.
g. PONY RACE. open to a'huo' i.2a ha"us
hie,h. ona ,,i1a 10 r,1earee to start or no
saoo,,a ,,onou. erat -, SIS; second prize
S.
g. HOSE CARRIAGE RAJ WIN 'ov isv %, hoSe'
against time, one mil W ''0 no 70
partment OF the paria oir'ahs pii|e ~
4. BUGGY RACE. to hfesS' ~ poioos uia'
ho,,o ,o,,o,. Laator I; best two In three,
III hoa,a ,h,.oo start or no second
,x,a,,o,,. :, rat ,,,.;aa second prize 80
rp.Nn WAcoN tE one mile; open to
L,,.ohoro md n,iltn prize s15.
rpnNn noIrpI lam TROTTING RACE.
ae,ai,,a. ,;,,,o ,vitruck. all to use the same
apparatus. one e, pII1e 20.
rpaNn p.cE Ill MATCH between the
ch.m,ion y ices and the Centennials :;
prize $50.
And other amusSh09 'oo huinoious W men
ton.
All o,,,r,as Co.. IS and matches must be made
hosaro !, ~, .. m. Saturday. July Is, 1876
toe. G. Pip pe , ,,nu magazine
e.. NJ, Wheelock, Ffnlay Il Co.'S, No.
IS Magazfereet.
M - will be sod at public sale at the
hau "a hyette No. /. on Jackson. near
bee treet on Sunday, July o. 1876, at II
he. BROWN, Chairman.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-07-01

The st. Louis convention struck u
popular cord when it adopted resolu.
ton calling upon the Democratic House
: TO stand by its appropriation bill, reduc-
ing the appropriations thirty-nine mil
lions of dollars. The President, it
seems, has already weakened. The
order to close the public buildings to-
day has been postponed ten days. The
President is simply endeavoring to in
timidate the House in granting $4,000,
600. to be used Ms campaign fund Tor
tho Hayes ticket The House should
remain firm. Let the President shut
up shop II he choose to do So
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-07-01
CINCINNATI AND ST. LOUIS.

The man and the hour met at st.
Louis. The hearts of the people went
out to Tiden and he was nominated on
the second ballot. There were many
predictions that st. Louis would be a
repetition OF Cincinnati, and that the
strongest man at the outset would go
down.
Not so, however. There was greater
difference than the prophets knew Of.
The fight at Cincinnati was squabble
over spols; 1t was scuf1le Of politicians
and tricksters for power and place; the
power Of the aspirants was not in the
love and confidence OF the people, but
in the backing Of rings, and politicians,
and office holders, and office seekers.
The Constitution, the Union, reform
the people-had no champion there I;
and so, when the fight grew
hottest, rings and of1ice-holders and
tricksters combined to defeat the men
who at the start had the strongest
backing OF rings and office holders and
: tricksters. 1t was an ugly, bitter, fero-
eious struggle Of corrupt and debased
men to keep possession Of the power they
held and had abused, and the result
was that the Cincinnati Convention
gave the country nonentity; a man
without record and q platform built
out OF the rotten issues Of the war and
the hates Of the Mortonsand the Blaines
of the Republican party.
The struggle at st. Louis was very
different. The influence and power of
rings and office-holders we're unknown
there. The aspirants had only the
strength they drew from the confidence
and love Of the people. Tilden was not
strong there as Blaine was strong at
observation-disclosures he was railroad
jobber, corruptionist and chamE IN OF
rings-but because the hearts ofthe
people of the whole country had gone
out to him, and because the hopes n
the Republic centered upon him. The
people called upon Got Tilden to as
sumo the leadership of1te great con-
test for Democracy, andfAbear the ban
ner of reform in the campaign just now
opening, and all the aspirants promptly
yielded to the peoples choice.
Cincinnati was knock down and drag
cut fight for the leadership of the rings
aud Office holders and revenue swind
slers. st. Louis was council of the
@aonle. held to choose a c'iief to lead
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