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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-06-02

The picnic excursion t. Washington,
Yesterday, organized and carried out by
the Rev. Mr.. BARNITZ, was fine sue
cess. Seventeen or eighteen cars, divid-
cd into three trains, went out in the
morning, filed with joyous throng.
The day was pleasant, fine breeze stir
ring the leaves of the giant oaks OF
the grove and tanning the checks OF
N thousand children and adults as they
s,arted in the far-reaching shade.
The route from Wheeling TO Washing
ion is through a charming country-by
green meadows, sparkling streams, grand
forests, broken landscapes, highly cuti-
vs,ed farms, and houses that betoken
peace and plenty. The grove
st Washington is large, ele-
gsntly shaded. and rolling, and lies
in lul view of that ancient and aristo-
cratic borough Yesterday, hundreds OF
Of tie cultivated citizens OF that town
came To the grnve with a cordial well
come and 10 rningle in the prominade
and sports uf the occasion.
Such EXCURSIONS are TO be warmly COM
mended Th"s urni~h the families ofour
city wilh Ia, at lealthful and exhil-
tiating r,,r,.. .u..r At cost that even the
poorest can ud ri. 1t costs even less
than t,ch'' 4, a." circus, and where Is
there lsad p,or as not to afford
that?
We hope that many other such health
giving, enjoyable and inexpensive ex'
cursions may be organized to go out from
the city, during the Summer.
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ANut that Requires Cracking.

Editors OF the Register:
There are great many Democrats in
Marshall county who would like to know
how Z. G. Cracrsft, whlle.he WAS Speaker
of the House OF Delegates got the clam
for Mr.. Crow through the House, and
what be did with the money. Please ex-
plsine Z. &. c., it you can, and let the
public know the amount you kept as
fee, and also the whole amount Of the
claim. MARSHALL.
.MouadsriUe, June |, 1876.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-06-02

NEw YORK, June DRY Goods
Business moderate with jobbbn and
light with commission houses and inn
porters. Blesched shirtings-In fair 10
quest and steady. Fancy and shirting
p-ints-In fair demand for small lots.
Ginghams-Quiet. Dress Goods-Mov-
ing slowly; heavy woolen IN moderate
demand by clothiers but light weights
dull. .o3 -t a az
TOLEDO, June 1.-Flour-Dull and
easIef. Wheat-Dull and lower; No. 8
white Wabash 81 %; No, white Michi-
gan 81 80, No 2 sl1qs; amber Michigan
81 35; No. 3 red 81 O9rejectsd red S9c.
Corn Quiet and firm; high mixed 6lc
seller June and July Soc; low mixed 4s;
damaged 40c. Oats-Firm; mo. 9 Sic;
Michigan 32c. R,e-At aSe.
PIrrsBURaH, June L-Petrcleum-
Dull and unchanged; crude 81 2St92 2
at Psrker's; refined Ia sc tor PhilSdelpha
delivery.
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vEcET'lNE

works I'm the human system In perfect
harmony with Natures Laws, aud while
stomach, and mild In its influence on tho
bowels, II IN absolute In It's action ON dis
ease. and Is not vile nauseous bitter~,
purging the invalid into false hope that
In are being cured. N@EriSE is .
pre- v Vegetable Med cine, compouuded
unon Scientific pr ncip 81. IL N endorsed
hy the b"st hysicians where IL. viftues
Ia ave been tested, In recommended Only
where medicine IL Needed. and Ia not .
mixiu OF cheap whisky sold under IN"
cloak OF BltteTs.
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N.~sYork Democratic Csnve.tios
Rase Ball Record.

Nsw YORK, June I'm the game Of
base ball the Louisville club was defeat
I'd By the Mutuals by score Of Ave to
one. Fint base on errors, Mutuals, two;
Louisville, three. Runs earned, Autuals,
two; Loui vile, none.
Bosros, June l -Chicags, nine; Bos-
tons, three.
HAHfToRD, June l.--Cincinnatis, g.;
Hartfords, 1.
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Publte Debt Statement.

WAsHySGroN, June six per cent.
bonds 1884, ,999 $50; five per cent bonds,
s7lOO4l, 800. Total coin bonds, Sl,695,
O4l.450.
Lawful money debt, sl4,Ooo,OOO; ma
tured debt. 5,l35.030; legal tenders,
$50, l9l, 7O5; certificates OF deposit, $685.
395. 600; fractional currency, sS7, $50, ,474;
coin certificates, $25, 7l4.SOO. Total
without interest, S467. .65o,979.
Total debt 81, lsl 1927 AGO; total interest
SSl 7ss, ,757.
CASH in treasury-Coin, SOC, ,624, 16s;
currency, 90, ,2S5. 70S; special deposits held
for redemption of certificates OF deposits,
sS4, 4,SS5,OOO. Total In treasury, sllo,Zs5,'
47A
p..bt less cash IN the treasury, s. l0S,-
$40 742; decrease Of debt during May,
a a6l75I5; decrease since June 3lst
1875. S25, S67, 1888.
Bonds issued TO Pacific Railroad Com
psnies. interest payable in lawful money
principal outstanding 623,6l2; inter
est accrued and not yet paid, Sl,6l5 aei;
interest paid by the United States, $50
l4l,5lS; interest repaid by transportation
of mails, Sc, $685., $40; balance OF inter.
est paid by the United States, $2S, ~, ,loS
the Charges Agni. st Chas- O'Conner'
Nrw YORK, June 1.-The COMMITTEES
of the Bar Association made q report
last evening and the report was unan'-
m ,usly sdoTtei, that the charges
sainst Chas. UConner, impeachiug MS
c, nduct rs counsel for Ms. Forrest. IN
her suit for divorce Are, without founda
ton.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-06-02

The Ohio State Journal thus apologies
for Gov. HAYES not desiring to take the
nomination for Vice President:
The fact is, Hayes feelsa little weakly
this summer, and he would rather take
his chances on the first place. DE might
not live any longer than the other man.
,ou see. The other candidates are all such
heavy fellows, if they went on the first
plsce there would be no chance at all for
the behind man. Put Hayes on IN front,
and then if he dies there will be chance
for the man on the pillion."
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s,.x.r, VIII s.,s. Commenced.

New YosK, June l-Peiiti0ns in The
suits BY persons claiming 10 be blood
relations ot Aie1s-der I. Stewart have
ben fled 10 the Ssrroxsses Court by
Wiliiam ID. Booth, one of the se'
eng i2ed in The suit. The Su'i ate
ersnted an ordeE TO show csu-e " ife
executors ard other parties int --'s
under the viii should not spp-Ar b ''
HIM on June 18th ssd ssTs the pr. '' .
revoked TIE petit'n es.
influence upon the iesiAt"rr 8. We! =
illegal probate
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Wheeling, June lst, 1876.

A SUIT which attracted considerable
attention came off before Esq. Strahl
and a jury on Monday. In February,
1870, w. P. Evans, ar employe of the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, had his
left arm crushed, IN the Bellaire yard.
John Stitt, the yard-master, called upon
DR.. Isaac Hoover to give the injured
man the necessary medical attention.
DR.. Hoover amputsted the arm, above
the elbow. The defendant tes-
tilted that Hoover told him he had no
claim against him for his services, but
would look to the railway company for
his pc. Hoover sued the railroad COM
p ny b It was beaten. He now sues Evans
,r s.. So and attaches his wages. The
,ury v is out but a few moments, when
it returned verdict for the defendant.
j. NJ. Rees for plaintiff, w. H. Tallman
Tor observation-disclosures Standard.
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(an6runati0iis.

WAsHtNGToN, Jane l. The Senate
confirmed Alexander Tuition, collector
of the port of Philadelphia; Edward +.
Beale, Envoy Extraordinary and Minis
ter Plenipotentiary to Austria; George
A. &. Wooley, register land Office, Spring
fold, Missouri: Joseph K. Winchble,
postmaster, Hannibal.
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Knir hts Templar Parade

PHILADELPHIA, June 1.-The grand
parade of the Knights Templar was the
event of the day, and has proved mag
niicent success. 1t is estimated that
10000 Knights marched in line, and the
procession was one hour and twenty
minutes In passing given point.
At the head of the line was Samuel b.
Dick, Grand Captain General, Of Penn
sylvaria, with the following aids: Hon.
j. +. Hertranft, Hon. j. Latta, Hon. w.
s. .Stokeley, Charles w. Bachelor, John
q. Hunchins, Jesse Orr, Z. p. Kingsbury,
George W. Helgs, John w. Hays, Robt
A. Packer, Grant Weidmsn, Thomas r.
Patton, George V. Manse, Sullivan s
Child. James E. Stevenson, John L.
Young, John j. Cater, Charles w.
Mackey, William W. Allen, Newton
Williams, John Russell and Theodore L.
Lockeman.
Then come the Marine Band OF
Washington. Washington Commandery
No !, E G. Davis S. C., 80 men, as an
escort Of honor to Hon. j. II. Hop.
kins, Most Eminent Grand Master
Grand officers Vincent l.. Hurlbut, OF
Illinois; ID. 5. NJ. John W. Simors, oi
New York; 7. E., I. Schults, of Mary
land; G. q. L., Z. @ Woodruff, Jr Then
followed the Worthy Grand officers OF
Pennsylvania, and after them the various
communicates from all portions OF the
country. Noticeable in the line were the
Pittsburgh commanderv, the Allegheny
commandery, and the Tancred commsn'
derry, of Pittsburgh. The msrching done
by the column was wonderfully good, and
the evolutions We're loudly app!auded by
the spectators.
The installation of officers of the Crane
Commahdery of Pennsylvania takes
place this afternoon, and this evening ,
promenade concert will be given at th'
Academy of Music and Horticultura
Hall.
The Academy of Music and Horticul
tural Hall were crowded tonight on oc
caslob of the grand reception and prom
enade concert given by the Grand Com
maj derry OF the State of Pennsylvania II
visiting Sir knights and their ladies. Th
halls were connected by covered an'
carpeted bridge, and hsndsomeI,
illuminated Addresses of welcome, deliv
cred b, .hc most eminent q. W., NJ. >
Hon. Jss. ,. llopkn- al the close o
which the promenade commenced. Tn
festivities were kept up until late hour
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BLUFFING.

Editors of the Register:
The young man with the odorous re-
cord, advertises the fac that he Is trem-
bling lest his linen should be given an
airing by threatening Others. When a
man is a candidate for Office he shouldn't
whine if he gets hit. BRICK.
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Stage RObb Il.

OMAHA, June 1.-The following dis
patch has been received from the pro-
prietor of the Sidney and Black Hills
stage line:
"My sta. driver from the agency to
Sidney came on foot to the Platte. His
horse had been killed under him. The
Indians got the mail and saddle. This
gives evidence that the Indians are oper-
ating south of the agencies, but to what
extent and what number are unknown"
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at'heeling Gegi5ter.
Gold closed yesterday at ll2s.

The ,osather to-day DaA be partly
,lo,,fu with southeast to southwest ioi''ds,
stationary temperature, and local rains.
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL

New YORK, June L. MONEY -
Closed easy at a@33 per cent Prime mer-
camille paper 4(96 per cent. Customs TO
ceipts $4,000 The Assistant Treasurer
disbursed $4,000. Clearings S32, ,OOO, 900.
Sterling 4S7i@4Ssa
GOLD Opened and closed at ll2s;
with sales during the day at ll2a. Car
rying rates to 4 per cent Loans also
made fiat
rpNnvNTs-O Ouiet
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-06-02

PARIS, June Ia large squadron of
French men-of-war is assembled IN the
hsrbor of Teulon in readiress TO sail for
the east, but no order has yet been re
ceived fer its departure.
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A sally CommunieatIon.
Editors Of the Register.


The Democratic party of the county,
and, indeed, of the entire State, owe you
q vote of thanks for your earnest, honest
advocacy of Democratic principles, and
your bold, fearless opposition and. eI-
posure OF the nefarious work of the very
little lawyers and their clique on the
10th of May. For the first time in the
history of Ohio county politics, those
holding office, and those expecting and
working for Office, have banded them
selves together, and actually in public
meeting. IN broad daylight, boldly svow
ed their purpose, by force, and fraud, and
violence, if necessary, to stife all oppo-
sition, and packed delegations to the
District and State Conventions. One Ct
the most srttul, most dangerous and dis
reputable of these young Office holding.
ofice-seeking, non-taxpaying attorneys,
bartered the interests OF our city away
some years ago for the Speakership of
the West Virginia House of Delegates,
and if he will not do so again. it is be-
cause the opportunity will not offer.
When such men rs 4. G. Crscraft, John
Pendieton, Jim Sweeney Hans. Good
Ph,ly X. and Ralph A, arecent impor-
t.tlrn named Kennedy, and the pompus
lrtl :-!low who waddles in Jack Pam
peis slippers, appear as candidates for
office, and in the name OF labor
and labor reform, work and working
men, seek ascendency; when such men,
so fitted, leach in his own
way and sphere) to play the
denogogue do these things,it is high time
tor those who pay the taxes, those who
in prosperity or adversely must and will
remain in this city to come together
for council. The Democratic party cam
not permit such land lubbers as those
young attorneys are to take charge OF the
good old ship. These little fellows must
be satisfied with subordinate positions on
board. For few of the more deserving,
many Of them will be allowed to take
passage on the cabin deck, while the vast
majority should be contented
and happy with bunk room
in the steerage, one or two refrac-
tory persons may have to be cast over
board by way of example and as an Offer
ing to the offended majesty of the marine
law. This beir z done the grand good
old ship will 60 forward rs of yore on
her errand of peace and good govern
ment, protecting all and favoring none.
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RAILROAD BoNDs-Dull ami firm.

RAILROAD bONDS-Duii AMI urm.
STATE SECURITIES Dull.
STocKs-Opened Arm and advanced
from to H. with the greatest improve
ment in st. Panl preferred, but subse.
quently the improvement was lost and
with the exception of Western Union
and st. Paul, each of which closed !
hig her than the opening prices, tn stocks
gen orally closed at the lowest point OF
the lay. Pacific Mali declining per
cent. Trapssctions ll20OO shares, o;
which $4,000 were Pacific Mail, $500 }
Western Union, 5 900 ST. Paul common,
and l4,OoO preferred, 90 600 Lake Shorr,
1000 Ohio and 5000 Michigan Cent nj.
BALrIMoRE, June l-Fiour-QuicI
and unchanged. Wheat-Dull aud
nominal Corn-Quiet nj Coo. Oats
Firm and unchanged Barley-Firm
Rye Steady at 72@soc. Pork s2J L,
bulk shoulders, 6I@ 6Sc; clear RIB l0sc;
loo. bacon shoulders Ste; clear rib Sc
Hams-l4A@l6c. Lard - Dull aud
weak; refined, lSc. Butter-Dull aud
heavy western ls@22c. Petroleum
Dull and unchanged. Cotiee-More ac-
tive; jobbing at l6lSl9ic. Whisky
Quiet and firm at Slllt.
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On,ana Items.

OMAHA, June 1.-The river has risen
Is inches in the past twenty-four hours,
there now being 9 feet l inch in the
channel.
A party of three hundred excursionists
from Illinois and Wisconsin arrived from
the Eas, this morning. They left during
the day 10 explore Nebraska,
The miner Milton, who was one OF the
party that killed msa named King
near Blair, few weeks ago, was found
guilty OF murder in the first degree at
Blair, to-day. John c. Henniston and
James Jeuson, who were with him when
the killing was done, are now beng tired.
New1York Democratic Cenvestion.
NEw YORK. June 1.-The Democratic
State Convention, called to choose dele
gates On q greenback platform to St
Louis, met to-day. There were one hun
dred and twenty-five delegates present.
Theodore Tomlinson was elected Chair
man and various committees appointed,
and q recess taken until evening.
Resolutions were adopted claiming ad
mission for their delegates TO the conven-
tion at ST. Louis rs the only duly author.
lied representation of the Democracy OF
this State, and the only organization not
controlled BY money.
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New YORK, June l.-Cotton-Qulet
at ltfGl2 Ice; futures barely steady;
June lli(6ll 25.32c; July ii 27-32c;
August ii 20 32(Gll l5-l6c; September
IL 27.326l1Ic; October ii 23.32(gll &c
Flour-Keeeipts 5000 barrels; very mo-
derale demand for export and home Use
superfine western and state "a lO(dl4 90;
common TO good extra So O5(d5 %; good
~ choice S5 3095 rs; white wheat extrs
SIS sOd,7 IS; extra Ohio IS OO97 90; 81.
Louis So 2O(a9 10 Rye Flour steady at
81 75Cd,5 20. Corn Meal Steady; west.
ern - 90(d3 rs. Wbest-Unsettled
ulmerchantsble spring SEC; No. 2spring
Sl l2G,l l3; ungraded Minnesota 81 20
al 2S; No. 2 Milwaukee 81 2l@l ~,
40. Chicago spring 81 lSGl 1876 No.
3 Chicago spriDgsl OSGl 90; No. !
spring 81 2Stayl 30. Rye-More arrive
western s4@,s5c. Barley-Quiet. Malt
Firmer. Corn-Rsther more active; re-
ceipts $1,000 bushels; western mixed
damaged 40c; mixed unmerchantabIe
43lc. Oats-Receipts 10000 bushels
mixed western and state 32(d43c. Hay
and ndHops-Unchanged. Coffee - Dull
and unchanged. Petroleum-Scai cely
so frm; crude Ss@Sic; refined llsc;
in case. lS(a,2lc. Tallow-Steady al
8sc. Rosin-SDull at 81 1Ota,l 80
TurpentIne--Dull al SIC. Eggs-lrreg'
ular and heavy; western l0912c. Pork
Opened and closed heavy; new mes
Slg 5OGl9 20; seller June sl9 5jCa
1854. Beef-Long clear western mid
dies l0s6y lOi@llc. Lard-Firm; opened
and closed dull and heavy; prime steam
Sll 40G,ll 40. Butter-Flrm; new west
ern l4ta23c. 'Cheese--Firm at 4(9 ii ic
W Whi.ky-Firmer at 81 l2l.
CHICAGO, June l.-flour- Dul
Wbcat-U nsettled. but generally lower
No. 2 Chicago 81 03 spring spot ant
seller June 81 O3I, seller july No.
92lc; rejected sSc. Corn-Qniet and
firm; No. 2 34c spoti 43ic seller June
44ic ,eller July; rejected 3S!c. Oa,'--
Quiet and steady; No. 2 2sic spot; 2s!t
seller July; rejected 23ic. Rye-Fru
at Csc Barley--Casb lower =, s5c csst
or seller June. POrk-UDsettled. bu
generally higher a, sls rs spot; SIS 81
seller Juiyi Sio 'Vdtio W ht'0'
sl9 10 seller September. Lard-Quie
a. 81 90 SPOT; sll 07lsll 10 'eile
JuIy; Sll 20 seller August, sll 30 sclle
September Bulk Meats-Quict, 6ru
and unchanged. Wbsky-Stesdy nj
81 90.
On call board-W heat-sl O2& selle
June; 81 0ii seller July. Corn
III y her at 4t(a4itc seller June; sac sci
Ter July. Oats tc higher. pork-Lover
sls l5,eller July; SIS 20 seller August
Lard-5c lower.
UI~rrssATI, June l.-COiton- Hru
Al IlIc. Flom-Firta and unchanged
Wbes,-DuIl at 81 0oCgl 22 Corn.
FIRM ut 45fsy4Gc. 0sts-Firm q, 32(q
Sgc Rye-Quie, q, 7Stg73ic. POrI
-Demand aud market firm at lsic
Lard Dull; steam held ST lie; kstsI'
l2@I2ic. Bulk Meat Quiet shoulder
GIc(asi; clear ub st; clear si@gI
Bacon-Dull al 7i(a,sCa l0i@ 1910 loi
Hogs-Quet: fair % good heavy s5 .
s,5 whRky-Pirm at 81 ". Butte
Unchanged
CLEvELAsD, June I.-Pstroleun-
Uncbsr gsd; standard white llO' test lle
| fslsc a.. Ign. rar l.f. ~
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1876-10-05

TROOPS THAT ARE NOT WANTED IN
THE soUTH.--Company D, of the
Eleventh U. S. Infantry, arrived in this
city on Sunday, and were obliged to lay
over until Monday. They were from
Fort Worth, or some other post in Texas,
and on their way to the Indian country
in Dakota. A mcddlesome Radical poll
tician met the boys soon after they had
pitched their tents on hill above the
depot, and called out:
'sHurrah, boys, for Hayes J"
Not solitary cheer responded. One
of the sergeants stepped out of the crowd
and remarked: :,
"You have made a mistake; we don't
cheer for Hayes; we are Tilden men,"
"Whatl you do not mean to say you
oppose. the men who give you food and
clothing?"
eyes, we do. We are tired of Grant
and his gang, and as for our food !: and n
clothes, will excuse him for that If he
will let US loose"
ooh, nonsense, boys; you don't mean
to 90 back on Grant and Hayes?
Eyes, we will go back on any man who
keeps two-thirds of our boys in blue down
in Dixie to keep white men down be-
meath the niggers, and who sends q
handful of us North to be killed and
scalped by the Indians, armed with guns
and bullets furnished by Grants brother,
Oryil, and his deputy post traders and
/ will bet you keg of beer that three,
iourths of my company are Tilden men.
~ will take that bet"
A vote was taken, and the vote in
Company D, Eleventh United States In
fantry, stood: Tilden 40; Hayes A.
Kansas City Times.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1876-10-05

The STRIKE IN THE RICE FIELDS
There is new strike among the negroes
employed on the rice plantations in South
Carolina. The strikers have, it is report
ed, attacked the people who are willing
to work, and the latter at once cry out
for federal troops to- protect them and
appeal to United States Court. Where
is Governor Chamberlain !? The poor
negroes, too long taught to look only to
the federal power for help in all their
troubles. know no better; they do not
know what local government means.
How should they, when they have seen
the Governor of the State himself rushing
to Washington to report riot instead of
doing his sworn duty?
General Wade Hampton spoke to the
purpose the other day when he said,
''Whatever may be able to do for you if
you place me in the chair of Governor, if
I cannot suppress a riot, if I cannot 60 to
the people Of Carolina, white and black,
and say to them these are the laws and
you must uphold and enforce them, if 1
cannot appeal to Carolina's SONS to sup
port me in the laws that 1 am sworn to
maintain, then cast me out with scorn
from the Office that dishonor."
That is sound to the core. 1t is the
greatest crime of those who have mis-
ruled in the Southern States, like Kellogg
in Louisiana and Chamberlain in South
Carolina, that they have not enforced the
laws, and have thus encouraged lawlcss-
ness, and, at the same time, misled the
ignorant blacks who trusted them.-Neao
| Por1 Herald.
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MARTIAL LAW IN THE SoUTH.-Of

MARTIAL LAW IN THE SoUTH.-Of
course the report which comes from
Washington, that the administration
thinks of declaring martial law in the
Southern States, is nonsense. We are
not living in Mexico, and the Congress
of 1875 did not pass the Force bill. To
attempt to interfere, with federal arms
and martial law, in the Southern elec-
tions would be for the Republicans to
give up the struggle. They would excite
a storm of alarm and indignation in the
North which would sweep the Northern
States against them.
The truth is the Republican party does
not deserve to carry any Southern State,
unless it be North Carolina, where the
parties are very equally matched, and
where the Republicans are as respectable
and as certain to give the State good
government as the Democrats. They
might have carried number of the other
States if they had paid only little at
tention to good government down there;
if it had not been so long the policy at
Washington to encourage and support
with the federal patronage a set of
graceless and unscrupulous political gam.
blers and sdventurers, to the exclusion
of honorable and honest men, who might
easily have been brought into the Re-
publican party by the use ofa little Wis
dom and good management. That the
South is to-day unit, or very nearly SO,
for the Democratic party is the fault of
Republican mismanagement at Wash
ington. Every man, no matter whether
he is Republican or Democratic, who de-
sires to see the Southern States honestly
ruled must wish that they shall be cur
| ried this fall by the Democrats.-Neao
York Herald. aee ~