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Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-04-22
WHO SHALL BE GOVERNOR ?

The great state OF Missouri may we'll be Moud
of the brilliant array of statesmen who have
been named AS candidates for the democratic
nomination lOr governor. Such q galaxy If
tried, tris. pure and gifted men has rarely be-
fore been offered to choose from.
Without detraeting from the acknowledged
merits OF any OF them, Us we hGye heretofore
spoken favOrably of two or three of the prOml-
nent candidates., we wish now to call public at
LentiOn to Col. NJ. v. l.. McClelland, of Lafsy-
cite county, whose antecedents are go unexcep-
tiona5le that the people ought not any longer
to suffer him to remain in private life.
He is g democrat, with an unblemished record.
cardinal principle ct tha party. yet k nd and
courteous in the expression of his opinions.
His manners ait very agreeable, being in per-
fecti0a those of the fine cid Virginia gentleman.
and rs such would grace the governors mansion
admirably. AS Il writer and speaker he is terss,
vigorous and Impressive, and being q close stu
dent his mind 10 well stored with history, poll
tics and science, which are always at his COM
m;tnd whenever occasion requires.
Ills record in the lust legislature was yery
brilliant-in fact every valuable law passed
bears the impress OF his handiYork. His ability
was generally recognized and appreciated. .
II. .s a farmer from ~hOice-hayIn retired af-
ter Il sueGesstul business cal eer to work vi the
~rlow-whrra ne is fully alive to all the interests
OF his nelghb0rh0GS. He is much loved Nv his
neighbOrs, and h. is prom, of ~them-proud of
his waving fields and tine hogs api cattle-and
claims he IS raising the finest Eabfes in the
stat. This fact we dispate.
Should he be the choice Of the democracy,
Missouri will have u governor whs will be
without fear aud without reproach.'' and
will be pointed back to u the future as one of
the purest, most incOrruptibie sud accomplish
ed-a worthy successor of Governor Hardin.
-tCallfOrnia, (Mo.,) Democrat.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-04-22
BABCOCK AGAIN INDICTED.

On last Saturday the grand jury in
Washington City indicted Babcock, Har-
rington, Whitley, Benton, Miles, Nettle-
ship and Somerville for completely in the
sssafe burglary conspiracy" Warrants
were issued for arrest of each, except
ing general Babcock. who appeared and
gave bail in the sum of $1,000, ex-Gov-
ernor A. r. Shepherd going his bail.
General Babcock expected his indict-
ment, and with his surety was waiting
in the office of Colonel Cooke, who was
one of his counsel in his st. Louis trial.
A new Indictment against w. H. Ottman
wa also found by the grand jury. 1t is
understood that all except Babcock and
Harrington will be used as witnesses,
and the indictments against those test
tying will be noAe pressed. The in
dictment charges Orville E. Babcock,
Richard Harrington, Hiram c.. Whitley.
Ichabod c. Nettleship, Thomas P. Som
e%rville, George E. Miles (alias "Bliss,"
alias ''Willlams'') and Walter Brown
(alias civilian Benton'D with having
on the 18th day of April. 1874. conspired
to injure and Cypress Columbus Alexan-
der, and that in pursuance of said con-
spiracy they did procure said Brown and
the said Miles to break and enter the
office of the Attorney Of the United States
for said District, and to take therefrom
two books of one John C. Evans, and to
carry them to the residence of said Co.
lumbus Alexander. The witnesses are A
G.. Richards, Albert CUM, A. n. New
combe, o. D. Madge, Joshua Parker, E
G. Banfield, Michael Hayes and Colum
bus Alexander.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-04-22
AuIlYlllE.

1t being some time since you have heard from
rs we desire to let you know that We are NO
longer 10 be considered as an abandoned town.
We are undergoing q radical change. Business
in all its branches is rapidly improving. Inc
farmers 20 about their work more cheerfullJ
and mercantile Affairs are looking up, our
stores being all full Of q variety of goods. A.
]. Fitzgerel has opened 3 new grocery and
commission house here with Q arst-class stock
of goods.
We have two d eurlng mills in course Of erec-
ton; Mr.. Welfrey. of Pettis county, Is build
ing one. and DR.. T.. j. Watson, of old Free
dem. 10 removing his mill to within q few
hundred feet OF the city limits.
By the time these mills are completed we will
have . Farmers and Traders bank in opera
ton, then won't we put On airs.
The burning OF our hotel, which you men
toned some days ago. has done US great dam
age, and We have not since been able to afford
But this will soon be remedied. It was . good
large house and we'll furnished. The fire erig-
mated from q defective due. MIR. Hays, the
proprietor, had it insured in the Phoenix for
%, 600. The adjuster of that company made his
appearance here on the 18th inst, and settled
all liabilities satisfactorily. Mr.. Hays will be-
gin building . new brick hotel on or about the
1rst day of May.
On the morning of the 9Th inst, the house on
Ed. Hills farm, 8 miles east of Aullville. ocou-
pied by VIM. Mock. was consumed by fire. with
its contents. The origin of the fire has not yet
been ascertained. as there had not been any fire
In the part OF the house where the fire began
since the day before. 1t il thought to be the
work OF an incendisry.
James W. Harrison is still buying and ship
ping stock. He is the Invest stock man in these
parts, as the other dealers have all succumbed
to the colera.
Every other man you meet IN this section ia q
centennial candidate. go.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-04-22
BERLIN,

TIL" few bright. pleasant days have called
forth the tGtire household for the purpose OF
yard cleaning. Every housewife has her yard
raked. swept and combed. making it look IS
fresh and clean rs q rose Just washed by q
shower.
Young chiekens begin to multiply.
Tnrnip green's in market.
Onioas and lettuce are on the way. No need
of starving.
Farmers work fairly begun. Oats sown, and
considerable corn land turned over. Unless
wet weather prevents there will be a large corn
crop planted. Wheat never looked better or
promised a larger yield.
From present appearances there will be an
abundance of fruit. The peach bloom is full.
Every thing quist apd every bsdy orderly.
We have no need of y lookup OF . ropk pile
to pound on. Our street lamps have not been
lighted this season, for some good reason, !
suppose.
The Messrs. Stery have completed their ferry
boaF. nrd iTe ready to accommodate the travel
ing PUBLIC.
Social relations stand without q rival for ex-
cellency. The women all IN fine hHW9r and ths
children on their good behavior. Our house.
just now, Is a little lonely. no woman to make
it lively. Our better hair is spending the week
in Lexington. studying the fashions and hunt
ing the latest patterns.
Health, never better Business good. Two
boats II day. when they happen to come. A
good blacksmith is badly needed. II one does
not apply soon we shall have to use q littls
lnmpblack ON some OF the Smiths we have.
have Just received q circular from MI, A.
G. Howard. of Saline, advertising seme seed
corn. raised by.Mr. A. F. Brown. near Malta
Bend, which welded last fall one hundred and
twenty-four bushels anu forty pounds to the
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-04-22
cQhcQRplA,

It is really q pleasure to look ut the wheat
fields. and it seems that the crop is u sure thing.
Farmers are making rapid strides preparing
their ground for corn. Considerable corn is
still coming to this market, which 10 bringing
80 cents per bushel.
Several large warehouses are filed with corn,
and we csnnot see but that our corn merchants
are realizing handsome profits on corn they
bought at low rates.
A considerable stir was created recently by
certain individuals who, NJ doubt, were seek
ing Office, by an attempt to incorporate the
town.. A meeting was called, and after q great
deal of nonsensical gibberish. H. W. Thiemsn,
ESQ.,, vas called to the chair and called the
meeting to order, but without effect, when q
motion was made to obtain the sense of the
meeting, and when . vote was taken it was
found that there were more Votes than there
were persons present. A standing vote was
next taken. and it w+s found that q majority
were against incorporation.
This lis court day, AMI there are four crimina
and several civil cases. More money for the
school fund.
II the Register was read in this or any other
section where we are known, by respectable
democrats, we would feel ourselves called upon
to notice an article IN last week issus under
the head of "Concordia Items;'' but ~ 1t 10, We
can only stigmatizs it as q base fslsehood. If it
is meant for US.
Messrs. Thisman 4 Ko%ppenbrinck have just
received q large lot If La Harps cultivstors
which they are selling very cheap.
Mr.. C Bergman will open . new drugstore
here in q short time.
Several OF our citizens speak OF going to the
big show. because they can e Tor half fare.
Mr.. J. H. Findley, who has been attending
college IN Canton. has returned home on &C.
count OF Ill health.
Miss Revilla C0rder has gone to Lewis county
10 remain during the Summer. HANS.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-04-22
ElMW0oD

Inc Weatnefs It present. fe0lpos Ne very
much of ones life who's mon0tony Il varied al
ternstely by sunshine and showers.
DR.. Parks is well, and is able to take charge
Of the post Office sgsin.
No one else sick that I know Of; NO deaths or
marriages to announce this week.
Mr.. T.. Francisco 10 still in the nsighborhood,
and is buying all the cattle he can at * cents.
That won't do when sellers want Az and *,
will it9
+. Eggs, 10 cents per dozen; butter, % cents per
pound; chickens. % to 81 so per dozen.
The Christian Union church. near this place.
has secured the services OF Brother j. A. Per-
kins to labor for it this year. Under his intiu-
encs it will. doubtless, prosper in the good
WORT.
The household of Mr.. A. Hickam was blessed
again ON the first Gay Of April by IN early spring
flower; it's q girl.
Corn is considerably on the rise. Bellamy &
Co., OF Brownsville, are paying d IS for corn.
shelled and dc liversd at that place.
We have had an abundance OF rain this week.
ROSE.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-04-22
iii CHINESE QUESTION.

The great political problem which is
agitating the minds of the people of to-
day On the Pacific slope is the Chinese
Question" Before it all others seem to
pale into insignificance, and for some
time the newspapers of San Francisco
have contained three editorials upon, this
topic to one upon any other. There
would be a certain poetic justice in this
case on the part of southern representa-
tives and newspapers were they to leave
the Pacific states and territories without
help in the adjustment Of their race
problem. But we do not believe in re-
taliatory measures or a pretense of in
difference where the welfare of any
state in the Union is involved. What
affects one affects all. While far re-
moved from us they are part Of our
great sisterhoed of states, and so far as
in us lies we shall endeavor TO extend
to them a helping hand. We have no
sympathy with any sort of Knownothing
doctrine, and as the franchise has been
conferred upon one inferior race, we
a see no just cause for Withholding it
from another. According to the logic
of recent Legislation all men are born
equal, and there must be no taxation
without representation, without regard
to race, color or previous condition of
servitude. This broad doctrine is the
acknowledged result Of the war, preach
ed by the republican party, amended
into the constitution and legislated into
our national laws. In view of this stale
of affairs there can be 10 doubt that
Cinnamon, if permitted to settle in this
country, will be entitled, not only TO
hold property and be protected in it.
but will have 4 right to a voice in the
management of political affairs. The
Chinese must not be underratea rs to
intelligence, for from the days of Con-
fucius to the present their country has
furnished many philosophers and schol-
airs, and many of the arts, lost to Eu-
ropeau races, have been preserved in
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-04-22
JUSTICE.
CHAPEL Mill.

Farmers of this vicinity feeling u great neces-
sity for raising q good crop. are putting forth
their best efforts in that way. Oats are up and
looking we'll, that were own first of March.
DC. Cobb. OF this place, sold his nice lot OF
beef cattle numbering sixhty-six head. and
fortv.two or three head Of hogs last week, to
Pemberton 4 jenkins. OF Johnson county.
Charley johnson recently sold for the sum OF
SsA to j, c. Cobb. 80 acres Of land lying one
mile northwest of this place.
A. and j. Wilkerson are still feeding a good
lot of centennial beet cattle.
Miss Alpha Kelley commenced q three months
school At the Seawell school house yesterday. I
know all the big boys want to go-they would
have but little trouble to learn to love their
teacher. 81
Died, q half mile northeast of this place., on
last Saturday night the daughter Of G. and J
Moore, aged one year seven days. PUER.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-04-22

China. They are not only an intelligent
people, but they are noted for their in
dsmitable energy, perseverance and
frugality. These qualities of charsc-
ter, while they III IS to respect them
so far, make them to be dreaded when
it is remembered that out OF their four
hundred millions Of population they
could spare. enough people to out NUM-
Der and out vote all the inhabitants OF
the United States, and scarcely miss
them. If they come they must be citi-
zens, and the only remedy which we can
see is to stop the emigration. In spite
of their education their leaders are idol
ators; in spite Of their industry the COM
mon classes are given to vices which
cannot be mentioned to ears polite, and
which would tend to corrupt and debase
our civilization. It is true that the spirit
of our institutions has always been to
invite and protect the oppressed and
over burdened people of other lands,
but we do not believe that it was ever
contemplated that such a race as the
Monaghan should become the masters
of this country, and so far as u voice
and pen can assist we shall oppose any
measure which shall make sucha result
possible. The Globe-Democrat recently
said:
"sws are expected to. nulllfy our treaty with
China, and make war upon Chinese labor. IN
order that the roustabouts or the Pacific slope
NAV get q dollar and one-half q day instead OF
seventy five cents." i's..l@
If there we're no higher grounds than
these for the notification we should say
yes. But there is a far better and strong
er reason. It weuldbe better to nullify
twenty such treaties rather than to pa
ganize this Christian country. True
the Chinese might not succeed in con-
verting an enlightened pepulace into
we%rshipers of stocks and stones, but
s.ss---la E-st Ansraft their beastly
vices upon our people, and then gradu-
ally crowd them out of every industry.
This would be the natural mathemati-
cal result, as they have the numbers
wherewith to accomplish it, and the
ability to live upon ene-third Of what is
necessary to sustain a white man. The
influx Of Chinese has recently become
alarming. Well organized companies
are bringing them over by the ship load,
and in the state of California they al
ready number over two hundred thou
sand, and in the city of San Francisco
se~venty-fve thousand. They have up
this time come but as cleaners, send
ing their earnings to their native land,
but were they to continue to arrive in
such numbers as they have been doing
of late, it would not be long until they
would, in many localities, be masters Of
the situation, and joss Houses would
supplant churches. We ask the con-
gressmen of Missouri to lend their aid
to the people of California in averting
these dangers.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-04-22
Mrs. Lanes Music Class.

Thursday night We attended q musical Ell
tertainment given 1t the residence Of n. E.
Keller, Esq, by Mrs. Sophia Lane and the
members Of her vocal and instrumental class
es. The entertainment was given to show
the patrons the advancement the pupils had
made, and we are very sure, from the smiles
of the parents, that they were satisfied with
the progress Of their children. Many Of the
singers, including Mrs. Lans, were very
hoarse, and shrank from undertaking their
parts. but when once into the piece, they
know no such word ss fail. The following
is the programme:
PART FIRST. -
Duet. Tsnnhauser's GrandMarch,
Mrs. Lane and Miss Lillian Jameson.
Vocal Solo, Kathleen Mavourneen, Miss Mat
tie Kerdol6.
and Miss Maggie Tfotter..
Piano Solo, Roth Roslein. Miss Fannie Mar
Vocal Solo, Dare I Tell? Mrs Lane.
Piano Solo, J%uanita, Miss Katie Gosewisch.
Voca! Duet. Swallows Farewell, Misses Lulu
Kerdola and Lillian Jameson.
Knew9' Miss Maggie Trotter and Master Meyer
PAR SECOND.
Piano Solo, Music among the Pines, Mss Ro-
N oliver.
Misses Hattie Keller and Hattie Gill.
Vocal Solo. from Opera Martha, Mrs. Lane.
dolf.
Vocal Solo. Ys Merry Birds. Miss Lillian
Jameson.
Song and Chorus, Beautiful Annie. Class.
We have no space to comment on the sew.
eral pieces, but the audience seemed unable
to keep quiet ut the conclusion of some Of
them. Mrs. Lane sang two very difficult
p eces, and sang them exceedingly we'll
and brought down the house. PIN Back
by Miss Matte kerdolf. was laughable, and
was we'll received. Wouldn't you like 10
Know by Miss Maggie Trotter and Master
Meyer Keller, was highly appreciated. A
piano solo. by Miss Rosa SiIvers, was yer,
fne. Miss Rosa is hardly large enough tt
climb upon q piano stool, but she makes
quite lively music when she does get there
We did not intend particuIarizing, for eacl
one did credit to themselves and to thefl
teacher. Mrs. Lane has only been teachin!
six months, and many Of her pupils learnet
the first principles OF music with her. Tn,
class has made line progress, and We know
that every one was well pleased. We ex
poet another entertainment from this elias
before the summer is over.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-04-22
I PRAIRIE.

EDIr0R 1NfELLIGgNCER: In your last issue,
april l5th) I feel that you did Thomas L.. T.
Jones some injustice. Your author, il you re-
port them correctly, certainly did not under
stand the case throughout. A mutual difficulty
did occur between Thomas L.. T. Jones and
Charles Mcdaniel near the Ferguson school
house. and to their credit. We should state that
the two left the church yard alone for a muiual
settlement in their own way. Jones is about Is
years old. Mcdaniel some % or "a; he is also
heavier and taller than Jones. Two other young
men happened out and witnessed . portion Of
the difficulty. The first interview Was not un-
derstood by the listeners. Mcdaniel was seen to
draw his coat and start at Jones. but suddenly
turned and put it on sgain, and was distinctly
heard to say, &c D. you, I'll kill you anr
how" at the same line STOPPING to pick Up
something. At this crisis they came together
but soon separated, passing back over the sane
road by the church and by McDsniel's hose
leaving all to the will OF God. During this time
not q word was spoken but both doing their l.vel
best IN the race. Jones after . few hundred yards
returned, Mcdaniel continued about one and
. half miles to the house Of Mr.. Perkins, where
he stopped and sent back for his horse. Jones
was arrested; after hearing the evidence he was
acquitted aud not bound over 40 stated IN your
paper Of the 18th. On hearing the evidence in
the cause it was not only proven that Jones was
innocent Of the charge OF assault made against
him by Mcdaniel, but that he. Jones. acted n
self-defense throughout the entire diGculty and
was promptly discharged by Justice Biedsoe.
Whilst Jones was under arrest and his father at
Lexington. Mcdaniel rode up to the house of
said Jones and called Thomas out as if for an
smicable adjustment. Thomas Jones taking
this view Of the call. walked out bare-headea
and empty handed. AsThomss reached the yard
gate Mcdaniel dismounted, threw OF his cost
which he had loosely around HIM. rushed
through the gate, drew, cooked and pointed an
eight-inch navy in the face Of Thomas Jones,
ordering him to kneel. This mandate Thomas
positively refused to obey. and conme nced
backing of. when Mrs. Jones, the mother of
Thomas. and not his wife rs stated in your last
issue, rushed forward, Notwithstanding the vile
threats and profane swearing of Mcdaniel, and
prevented the shooting. What won't q mother
do to rescue q child? During the investigation
before the justice, Thomas Jones showed by
such men rs Steven l.. Chestham, JudsOn Arm
strong, Thomas Foster and other good men Of
similar standing, a character for peace and good
behavior that might be envled by most Of pro-
Tossing christians, never before having had o
difficulty with any one. Mcdaniel has for the
past week been lodging from justice In this
county and Jackson; bidding defiance to arrest.
Constable Phillips Is making some effort, but up
to this time has been unsuccessful.
JUSTICE. .
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-04-22
COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE.


WELLINGTON.
- THK MUSIC OF CHILDHOOD.
When l hear the waters fretting.
When I see the chestnut letting .
All her lovely blossoms fslter down, l think
''Alss the da,!"
Once with magical sweet singing.
Bisckbirds set the woodland ringing,
That wakes NO more while April hours wear
themselves away.
our hearts fair hope lay smiling.
sweet Is air, and all beguiling;
And there hung mist Of 6lueoeils on tue sioPs
And we talked or Joy and splendor
That the years unborn would render;
And the blsckbirds helped US with the story'io
they knew it well.
Piping. nutins., '.Bees are drumming;
April's here and summer's coming; u,,,
Don't forget us when you walk. = man win
men, in pride and joy;
Think on us in alleys shady
When you step = graceful lady; ~
For NO fairer days have we to hope Tor, little
girl and boy"
'.L.ugh and play. oh. lisping waters!
Luil our down, sons and daughters;
Come. oh. wind. and rock their lssfy cradle in
. WIEN fns I sh.y WaRc S soH end tn. measure
With q wild sweet cry OF pleasure. w
AUDI Hey down, derry. lets Be merry. little
glrl and boy"
Married-In this place. st the residence Of the
Ofuuoo paf00b9, eQu06Obys dpIu . NNN
J. "a. Mediation, MI. Benjamin Martin to Miss
Ada Meyers. May prosperity and happiness BE-
realized by them through coming life - antiol-
patsd now.
-. LOCAL fKLLETs.
Weather fine.
Business good.
Peach trees in bloom. We will have about
half Q crop. e.
a goea deal Of improvement going on in the
way Of repairing fences. and . good deal mere
will have to 60 on, or no gardens will be the re-
suls.
Lafayette Burton came up last week on his
way to Kansas City and took the Joe Kinney
down.
Lots of drummers in town the past week.
Frsm present appearances. there will be . dns
cherry crop about here.
The wheat fields look beautifully green; oats
ditte.
Our town has been besieged by Kansas CITY
drummers the past ten days, representing all
branches OF business, each helding out special
inducements for trade. As soon as the Narrow
Gauge is running she will get q big trade from
this part of the county.
AS news from the road is always looked for.
we report, at present writing, shout thus: The
rainy days last week interfsred with the work,
and has set it back three or four days; the cars
come within half . mile Of town; and we conf
IDENTIFY expect the road to be done to the ''26
mile point'' by the drst OF May, and making
regular trips through.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-04-22
Rooms YOUNG MEMS Dem. CLUH, !
IEYINGTON MO Anru1l 1879 - (

> Af0', =, fot0. J
EPIToR METEOROLOGICAL y meeting
OF this club. held last night, Hon. r. a. Col.
Inns, of Waverly, James Wright. of Carroll.
ton, anu W. b. Steele. of Lexington. on in
v~itation delivered addresses ; and as the
speech OF MIR. Steele contained statistics Of
county affairs, highly interesting to the pso:
pie, it was unanimously resolved that your
paper be requested to publish the same:
FIX. TUT, President,
II. w, WINsOR, Secretary.