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Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-06-17
COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE.
WAVERlY,

Rain Monday and Tuesday made the farmers
feel quite encouraged. and was very beneficial to
to corn, oats. millet, grass and gardens.
The majority of farmers in this vicinity have
their corn In good order, going over it now the
second time. with plows and cultivators.
Gardens. before the rain, looked rather badly;
there ID no fear now but that soon We will have
potatoes, beans and other vegetables in great
abundance. and of the finest quality.
News items this week, somewhat scarce; pan
didates still on the war path, with occasionally
n light skirmish.
Among the visitors present during the past
week We noticed Gen. Joseph O.. Shelby, Major
Geo. Gordon. C. o. Smith. Mr.. Burke, Giles
Goulding OF Saline. and Mr.. Manser. ofSt. Louis.
We also noticed Joseph B. Shelby, jr.. playing
the agreeable to some of our fair ladies lookout,
Joe. these Wsverly boys keep an eye on you,
and can recognize you, If it is by lamplight.
The party from town who attended the concert
at Majors, school house given by Prof. Storandt,
OF Brownsville, pronounced it quite Q success
The ''Pound Party - at Grundy Youngs's, on
Friday evening, june 9th, was largely attended
and all enjoyed themselves till the wee ma
hours of the morning.
Our town has quite an addition In the person
OF an Indian doctor, judging from the crowd
of negroes and boys that surrounded his tent.
The extent of his outfit from all that is visible,
is . few bottles and an old fiddle.
Feather bed renovator out in full blast
mauy h have employed 1t anticipate .
soft pallet from this on. The ladies speak
In such high terms OF the renovstor that
we would advise some OF the candidates
around town to try it. Maybe they could
sleep q little easier at night.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-06-17
COMMITTEE
Eleventh Congregational District.

CARROLL TON, June Is, 1875.
The Democratic Central Committee OF The
Eleventh Congressional District met in Car
roliton, Mo-, June 18th, 1875, pursuant to agree
ment.
Present, j. L. Farris, chairman, of Ray; w.
l.. Victor. OF Boone John 5. Elliott, of Howard;
proxy oil ii. H. Hughes; u. 5. Hall, OF Ran
dolph, proxy of T. p. White; j. L. MirIck, of
Csrrolli VIM. B.. Steele, Of Lafayette. Absent,
Samuel Boyd, Saline.
The was called to order by the
chairman.
On motion of j. l.. Mirlck, the basis of repre-
sentstion to compose the convention of the
Eleventh Congressional District was nxed for
one delegate for each 800 democratic votes cast
tor Governor Hardin and . fraction OF $50 or
more.
On motion of w. l.. Victor, Tuesday the goth
day OF August was axed rs the time of holding
the convention.
On motion q vote was taken, and Moberly was
selected as the place of holding the next Con-
gressionsl Convention.
On motion of w. L.. Victor, the folloving
resolutions were adopted:
whereas, 1t appears to the satisfaction Of tbis
that proxies in conventions often tend
10 suDvert the Will OF the people, therefore be- il
Resolved. That the democratic central COM
nltlee OF the 18th congressional district, RECON-
menu that NO proxies be allowed in the CON
gresslonal convention of this district.
Resolved, That one alternate be elected to eacb
delegate.
Resolved, That the secretary of the county
convention furnish to the delegates of the con.
gressional convention certificates, together with
= certlned list OF alternates elected 1t their rs-
sptctive conventions, signed by the chairman
anu c1untersigned by the secretary.
on motion OF w. b. Steele, the thanks OF the
were rendered Mr.. Kim. of the Car
roilton House, Tor courtesies extended the COM
mittee.
On melton the proceedings of the committee
were 0rded published in the democratic psn.rs
Of the district.
On motion the COMMITTEES adjourned.
il. FARRIS, Chairman.
WIN. b. STEELE, Secretary.
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HENRY 8. VAN ANGLEN, ESQ.

EDITOR INTELLIGENcER:-We see In your issue
OF June 10th. u call from Middleton Township
upon the above named gentleman, to allow his
name to go before the nominating convention US
candidate for representative of the Eastern Dis
trict of Lafayette coun y in the next legislature.
Now allow me to speak q word in behalf ofthis
gentleman. who has been. for the past TWENTY
years or more, q citizen ofthis county "a thorough
business man in every respect, having formerly
been connected with the mercantile and bank
ing business, but for the past few years pursued
the quiet vocation of q farmer, but keeping him
self well posted In the AFFAIRS Of the county and
state. II the voters of the different townships
will only realize the great responsibility resting
upon them, as such, and go to the primary cleo
ton IN full force, they can send good men to
Jefferson City. From our long acquaintance
We do not think the eastern district could select
q better man to represent them than Henry 8.
Van Anglen, Esq. He is . high-toned, perfect
gentleman. with large experience, full of energy
and drmness; . man who cannot be bought or
sold, and will not let his zeal carry him so far rs
to forget the interests of the people whom he
represents; always having been, and is now.
politically. . democrat in the true sense OF the
word. voting. at all the the past elections, the
democratic state ticket throughout. 1t Is our
honest opinion that II Mr.. Van Auglen will ac-
|cept the call TO allow his name to be placea
before the nominating iconventiou, the people
will do well to give him their earnest support,
! Respectfully, A CITIZEN.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-06-17

that he had been afflicted III his legs, but 1t
does not need legs to make = president.
Pinchback, of Louisiana, seconded the nom
ination OF Morton.
Gen. Harlan, OF Kentucky. amidst great
enthusiasm in tue lobby, nominated BENZ.
d. Bristow.
Geo. VIM. Curtis, of New York, warmly
seconded the nomination OF Bristow.
Richard H.. Dana, OF Massachusetts,, also
the nomination OF Bristow, and
said that his Was the only name that was
sure to carry his state.
The grand pyroteshnics Of elocutionary
eulogy were fired OF by Robert g. lngersoll,
OF illinois, in The nomination Of james G.
Blaine.
Mr.. Turner, of Georgia, seconded the
nomination.
Gen. Woodford, OF New York, placed
Roscoe Conkling in nomination liz su elo-
quent speech.
Gov. Noyes, Of Ohio, named Governor
Hayes. The nomination WAS seconded by
Ben. Wade, and j. P. Jones Of Missouri.
Mr.. Bartholomew, of Pennsylvania, NOM
mated Gov. Hartranft.
The convention then adjourned to Friday
at 10 O'Clock u. m.
The ii rst ballot yesterday resulted rs fol-
Blaine, 2s5; Morton, 124; Bristow,
lib; Conkling, SO; Hayes, 81; Hartrxnft 50;
Jewell. IL; Wheeler, 3.
Second ballot Blaine, 2o6; Bristow, ia;
Conkllng, 90; Morton, liz; Hartranft, SO;
Hayes, q; Washburne, 1; Wheeler g..
Third ballot:-Blaine, 1913; Brlstow, 112;
Morton. lib; Conkling, 80; Hsrtranit, O.;
81; W%ashburne, 1; Wheeler. 2.
Fourth ~ballot:-BIaine, 1872; Bristow, 1876;
Norton, 1os; Conkling, 81; hartranit, H.;
6s; Wsshburne, 3; Wheeler, 9.
Fifth ~ballot:-BIaIne. 2s6; Bristow ia;
Hayes, 1O4; Conkling, 81; Hartranft, 60;
s5; Washburne, 3; Wheeler.2 2.
Sixth ballot:-Blaine, sOs; BrIstow, Ill;
Hayes, 11a: Conkllng, 81; Hartrant, 81;
So; W%ashburne, 4; Wheeler, 2.
Seventh bsllot:-Blaine, 35l; Brlstow, 81;
Hayes, 3s4; necessary TO = choice, 379.
nomination was made unanimous.
VIM. A. Wheeler, of New York, was NOM
mated for vice-president.
The convention adjourned.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-06-17
HIaalNSVlllE,

EDITOR lNTELLIGENCER: We have little of in.
terest to write this week. The greatest snpoy-
ance now is from candidates, horse and foot
racing having died out since our neighboripp
village, Aullville. has gained such notoriety on
the turf.
The merchants are all in fine spirits, expecting
better times as soon as harvest is over.
Our wheat and corn crops cannot be excelled
any where.
Mrs. Butler is Offering great inducements tn
sii who wish to buy the latest style Of millinery
goods, dress making, cutting and fitting to
order.
Our Methodist brethren are building a large
church. and the Christian church ia making
some preparations to build one also. We had
six sermons in town yesterday, though it was
q bad day for preaching, owing to the mud.
Before closing allow US to say one word for
our stimab friend. c. c. Cs,ron. He called
to see US Saturday, and informed US, to our utter
astonishmsnt, that he was u candidate for coun-
ty treasurer. MIR. e. will get a large vote in
this township.
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HALF-FARE RATES TO the NATIONAL convEM-
TONS,

The st. Louis. Kansas City and Northern Rail-
way, in order to accommodate the large num-
Der who will attend the Republican Cow ention
at Cincinnati, June IL. and the Democratic Con-
vention ut st. Louis, June %, have decided to
sell round-trip tickets from Missouri River
points at ONE FARE.
The extension of this line from Ferguson
Station through Forest Park to the st. Louis
Union Depot III miles,, will be completed june
10th, 1876. On and after that date all Passenger
Trains will arrive at and depart from the Union
Depot. where close connections are made with
all the different routes to the East and South.
The established reputation OF this line, for its
smooth track. superior equipment, with trains
always on time. insures to the Centennial tray
eler comfort. speed, and safety that can be Of
Tered by NO other line. june3
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-06-17
GENERAL AND POLITICAL.

Delegate Elkins. of New Mexico, declines
to be re-nominated.
Atlanta (Ga.) Times: We were much
pleased at seeing u private letter from Hon.
Alexander H.. Stephens To ! gentleman in
this city, written by his own hand. and
rejoiced to learn from it that he was i'm
proving faster than he expected, and that
he is now up and writes q little each day.
The democratic state convention met ut
Dover, Delaware, on the 18th. The resolu.
tons declare that a strict adherence to the
lite OF the nation !; favor hard money, and
instruct delegates to vote for Hon. Thomas
+. Bayard as long as there may be any pros
poets Of his election as y democratic candi-
date for the Presidency.
One Of the attractions of the Paris ex-
hibition OF 1878 Is to be the largest balloon
ever made. 1t will contain Is, 900 cubi
metres Of gas, ami is to be % to "a metres in
diameter. The car will hold 80 persons.
Kentucky wal eighty-iour years old. as a
state, on the LIST.
A negro was sentenced in Floyd, Ga, to
be hanged next September, and he asked
the Judge to appoint an earlier day. His
Honor remarked that propriety prevented u
change. .'Never mind the propristy,
judge" said the prisoner, ppm the man
that's going to be hanged, and 1 ought to
have something to say about it."
The Mammoth Cave, Of Kentucky, is
property.
The Maine democratic state convention
met at Bangor, OIL the 18th inst. Tn reso-
lutions commended the services of the
house in instituting investiga-
ti0ns and unearthing corruption. The in
nation of the national currency is opposed.
The fourth resolution declares Samuel J..
Tilden, the able, intrepid and reform gov
ernor of New York to be the first choice of
the convention for President; of the United
States, and that his nomination by tho
national democratic convention be recon-
mended as eminently tit and proper.
Spain is threatened with q terrible vista
ton OF locusts this year. For several years
past they have made their appearance, first
in small numbers, and then In Increasing
quantities, and now there are indications
that the plague will assume disastrous pro-
portions.
The mother of tn late General Mcpherson
lately telegraphed 10 General Grant placing
the remains of her son at his disposalf for final
sepulture. The president thereon gave the
instructions for their removal from
Clyde, Ohio, to Washington, where 1t is
proposed tointer them beneath the McPher-
son statue
Nellie ASartorls and her husband will sail
from Liverpool for this country on the 24th.
Peter Cooper's son Edward is a Tilden
delegate to the National Democratic con-
VentiOn.
The "Robber State" recently sold to
Asssrs. Bohn & Co.. St. Louis, 3 large lot of
her bonds at 43c above par.
Col. VIM. H. Hatch is prominently spoken
OF as a candidate for congress from his
district.
George Sand (Msdame Amantlns Dude
vant,) q racy and much read French writer,
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ecrst liking for cities and their attractions, yel
we feel u great love for the country.
But you want news. and 30 do We out here,
fIr there is none worth notice.
Everybody is busy; corn was put In so late
that it has to be plowed before it Is up, or wait
until after harvest.
II you city folks want to live we'll, work well.
and do well generally. go to The country and
help harvest this year, Is there il . great cry for
hands, and it is your duty, you know, to work.
Seriously, can't you send help to the farmers,
they will need it, and are making great prepare
tions 10 feed we'll during harvest. Several Of
them took their wagons to town, for ice thu
week. and with milk, butter. eggs and young
chickens, one should live awhile, but all who
want fresh beef, mutton and fruit, had better
bring it along with them.
The general health of this section IL very good
now. Mrs Chas. Hudnal il still quite i'll though
better ut times.
No marriages or births to report. No time for
such nonsense now.
Our grange is getting blue. Twice has an ap
pointment been sent out by the county lecturer,
and neither has he kept. Can any one give the
Our Sabbath school, promises to do we'll this
summer, and many who scarcely ever attended
before, are workers now. II our preachers
would give the school an hour occasionally, it
would greatly increase its interest and useful
ness.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-06-17
Meeting Of the "Old Mems Club

We had the pleasure Of attending the last
meeting OF this honored and venerable assoeis-
ton, at the residence of Wash. johnson, ESQ.,,
near this city. Not having been informed OF
the order of business. We got there too late to
report the proceedings, and have only now got
ten them from the secretary. We hope nothing
will prevent the continued msetings Of the club,
g. indicated below, and that the gentlemen COM
posing it will take the pains to prepare and read
essays on the history Of our county. In this
way the data may be preserved, which IL almost
impossible from extern poraneeus addresses.
The meeting was . pleasant one,being enlivsned
by the presence of many ladies and gentlemen
not members of the club. The dinner was .
sumptuous one. in substsntisls and dsllcacies,
and was much praised by the guests.
Since the reunion of old veterans. one of the
number present has passed away: In another
column will be found = tribute to his memory.
We allude to Mr.. James Baird. whs died ON lust
Saturday.
The association met at the residence Of Wash
'n fSs 1 Sosnsen was s. s.I1ssy t. M n1S.1 r. & 1sIs; .,.,
Prayer was offered by Gen. Graham.
roll. by s. G.. Wentworth, secretsry. T6s t 81
lowing members answered II their names: A.
e. Young. Washington johnson, Robert N.
AAAsh . - lSA0Au I0u4p JtB6G
kooerts, Street Hale, VIM. Mccormack, Thorn
rs Galloway, Hiram Bledsoe, Jesse ~SchoaeId,
Philip Prather, Isaac Chsnslor and James Baird.
The proceedings OF the last regular meeting
We're read, and. on motion, approved.
On motion. Thomas Galloway and Jas. a..
Graham were appointed = committee to draft
resolutions respecting the death of brothers
George Chrisman and VIM: Frick. The obitua-
ry notice on the death of VIM. Prick WAS then
read. and ordered to be fled. 80
4. e; Young offered the following resolution:
Resolved, That we hereby agree and pledge
ourselves to each other that We will continue TO
pointed tine of our semi-snnusl meetings, SO
long rs two of US remain alive. Unsnimously
passed. ~
Brothers Galloway and Graham then addressed
the Club in their peculiarly Impressive manner.
Of their days in such manner that when they
shall be called hence, they will be ready to an-
swer thor Masters summons.
Philip Prather and a.; j. hlxgins both ex-
them at their next gathering. After some dis
cushion. it was decided to meet ut the house Of
Brother Prather, In Lexington, on the second
Saturday In September next, by . unanimous
On notion. the roll Of the member present
WAS again called, each one answering to his age,
which resulted as follows: Major A. G.. Young.
g. ysars; Washington johnson. q; Robert n.
e; Jesse Roberts, 81; Street Hale. Is; VIM.
McCornack. u; Hiram Bledsoe. Is; Jesse
Schotield. as; Philip Prathsr, II; Isaac Chan
'los; -; James Baird, ~
Club was rendered to host and hostess and their
the occasion.
There being no further business, the sssocia-
ton adjourned to meet on the second Saturday in
Prayer and benediotion by Elder Bieds0e.
S. G. WENTWORTH, Secretary.
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NOW Is YOUR LIVER.

Are you troubled with Headache, Dizziness,
incapscIty to keep the mind on any subject,
dizzy sleepy or nervous feeling, gloomy forebo-
dings, irritability of temper9 Or have you a bad
taste In the mouth. an unsteady appetite, Palpi-
tation. choking sensation In the throat, bloatine
of the stomach, GOODNESS OF extremities, Pain
in the side or about the shoulders or back2 il any
ofthese symptoms. be sure your Liver Is out of or
der. and 60 Immediately to your druggist. j.. A.
Qusrles 4 Co., aud get q bottle of DR.. Sherman
Prickly Ash Bitters. They are the best Liver
Medicine and Ambitious preparation ever
offered to the public. Sample bottles for
trial. iunl7m1
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the EVIL FRUITS OF WEAK DIGESTION.

There Is no pathological fact more clearly as
certained than that the most formidable phase.
or nervous disease are directly traceable to i'm
perfect digestion. Insomnia, with its train Of
dirsful consequences. proceeds more frequently
IRON weakness of the stomach than from any
other cause. Mere sedatives are powerless to
cure nervousness. and soon cease to palliate its
symptoms, The true way to strengthen the
nervous system is to invigorate the digestive and
assimilative organs, upon whose unobstructed
action its equilibrium is absolutely dependent.
The daily use OF Hostetter's Stomach Bitters
will do more to brace and soothe the weakened
and irritsted nerves. and induce sound, refresh
ing sleep-nature's grand cstholicon, than all
the so called nervines to be found in the phar-
mscop1ia or out OF it. A wineglassful of the
Bitters should be taken before each meal, lin
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-06-17
A Card.

DAVIS TOWNSHIP. June 10, 1876.
EDITOR INTELLIGENCER: By request of many
friends and in accord with my own feelings 1
hereby announce myself as a candidate for the
Off e OF Assessor of Lafayette county, subject
to the decision of the democratic county con-
%vention. Ihave been q citizen of and tiller of
the soil of Lafayette county Tor over thirty years,
and have ever contributed my mite to the pro-
motion of the democratic party. Owing to the
duties OF my avocation l have not the time, il |
had the inclination, to make u personal canvass
OF the county and bore the people with my
claims to the Office, before the meeting of said
convention. 1 take this method OF soliciting
the support ofthis county, promising. if elected.
to discharge the duties of the Office In person,
without fear, favor or affection, and with fair
ness aud impartiality to all.
CHAS H PAYNE
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DYSPEPSIA.

Americans are particularly subject to this dis
ease and its effects; such rs Sour Stomach, Sick
Headache. Habitual Costiveness, Heart burn,
Water brash. coming up of the food, coated
tongue, disagreeable taste in the mouth, pal
pitstion Of the Heart and all diseases of the
I'M and Liver I'VE doses tof GREkK's
AUGUST FLOWER will relieve you at once. and
there positively is not a case in the United States
1t will not cure. II you doubt this go to your
Druggist. Thee. Gosewisch, and get q Sample
Bottle for 10 cents and try it. Regular size IS
cents. inne3-1m
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CENTENNIAL rIcxI1s-aoop SIXTY DAYS.

May LIST. 1876. the Missouri Pacific Railroad
will place en- sale at Lexington and at principal
stations along its line, Tickets to New York and
return. by nearly an hundred different routes,
going or returning through Philadelphia. These
tickets will be sold at twenty-five C25) per cent.
less than the regular rate for the round trip, and
will be good for passage only sixty (60) days
IRON date Of sale. Call at any Of the principal
Stations of the Missouri Pacific Road, or at
Union Ticket offices; or address G. H. Baxter,
Agent, Kansas City; or E. A. Ford. Agent, St.
Louis, and get one of our 60 Centennial Guides,'
(Which will be ready for general and gratuitons
distribution about April lst.) giving mapiand
detailed nfOrmatIo in regard to routes, rates.
etc, to the great Centennial Exhibition. Re-
member, the only line from the West which
connects In st. Louis Union Depot with Eastern
lines is the Missouri Pacific. aDrsff
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why DO you SnAkEP

The majority of the people in this section will
be pleased to learn that j. w. Wood " Co., the
present proprietOrs of DIR. erman Malari-
fuge are now putting it up in seventy-iive cent
bottles as we'll as II dollar and a half US hereto
lore. To those who have used the Malariiuse,
1t IS not necessary to say n word III its behalf;
but to those who shake in ignorance of it we
Will simply say, try It. No other medicine is
required as it is u combined Tonic, Alternative,
Cathartic, Folerifuge Anti Periodic and Cholo-
gogue. 1t ventralizes miasmatic poison, re-
stores the Liver and other diseased organs to
their natural healthy condition, thereby thor
oughly graduating the disease. For sale by
Jel1 mi J. A. QUARLES 4 co.
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FOR REPRESENTATIVE.
Mo ,Iunr

LEXINGTON, Mo-, June Is, 1876.
EDITOR lNTELLIGENCER: Various names are
being mentioned rs to parties who are suitable
to ill the position rs Representative from old
Lafayette. After having cOnversed with parties
from all parts flour county and this district /
lind that Charles L. Ewing is u man who would
give general satisfaction, and trust his town
ship will bring him out, he consenting, and i
and many others hope he will do SO.
Respectfully, LI~GHTAHEAD.
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Catholic Picnic.
LEXINGTON. No Lunel IL

LEXINGTON. No, June IA, 1876.
Att meeting Of the COMMITTEES appointed for
the purpose OF making the necessary arrange
ments for a grand celebration on the 4th OF July,
1916. it was ON motion Of Mr.. John KempIe,
unanimously resolved that the thanks Of this
committee be. and are hereby IenderedOrion and
GuttsnburgL Lodges L o. o. f., and the Masonic
Lodges Of this city, for their magnanimity in
P~ostponing their contemplstsdc celebrations on
the 4th of July; and 1t was further resolved
that the city papers be requested to publish these
resolutions. JAMES LILLIS, Secretary.
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BuTTERICk's PATTERNS.

We have received our spring and summer cat
alogue Of f. ButterIck u Co.'S. celebrated pat
terms, a household necessity, and the only re-
liable patterns in the market; call or send for
one, and get posted in the new styles. There is
a report being industriously circulated by in
terested parties that Butterick is ''busted,' - to
Sc the expression. but, TO draw it mild, We re-
spectiully say that they are.'' mistaken and
knowingly so. Hugh 7. Wilson, opposite City
Hotel onrl-r