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The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-11-30

To-day has been solemny set apart by the
flgure-heads Of the peoples sovereignty for
eating turkey. The many that will gobbe
their roosters and roast their gobblers in gay
indifference pains US to think. A large per
cent. OF our worthy citizens will go to church
to-day and duly and truly fulfill the proclama-
ton. This item is not for such. Ii is for that
class that can't see anything to be thankful
for, and who wouldn't be thankful if they
could; for that great majority who. ignoring
its immunity from war and pestilence, and
the enjoyment OF abundant and rich haryests,
claim that il has nothing for which it does not
pay. TO such we appeal. Not with senti-
ment, poetry or the wonders Of munifcence,
but with solemn facts suited to their under
standings. Still unwilling to take the chances
of their being thankful we shall be thankful
In their stead. We. then. are thankful for
the privilege Of paying taxes once year,
semi-annuay il we prefer; thankful that
when the COW jumped over the moon that she
did not knock it down; thankful that only
one bank busted instead OF both; thankful
that grasshoppcrs are not As big as mules, for
then their legs would have TO be a halt mile
long, and they would lag eggs as big as pump
kins; thankful that If the first ward was
Democratic the fourth wasn't; thankful that
Douglas avenue and Main street meet and
cross each other at right angles, and that they
both have bridge; thankful that the return
ing boards south have given all a chance to
draw their bets, and that it takes a man a
whole year to get in debt two dollars for the
EAGLE; and, finally, thankful that we aren't
turkey, for what sad day this is for tur-
keys, which thank brings US back to our text
and cur benedictlon.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-11-30

In connection with the following list
we have for sale several tracts of land,
ranging from to 20 acres, adjacent to
the city, suitable for suburban resi-
dences, and choice residence lots in all
parts of the city. We also have the ex-
elusive agency of several of the best
business lots in the business center of
The city. Call at our office for infor-
nation as to price and location.
NO. sl4-16O acres, miles northeast OF town;
II acres in cultivation, and hedge
rows broke. Price $3.50.
NO. 316-160 acres good land, miles north
west of Wichita some Improvements.
Price 5000.
NO. 324-160 acres. northeast quarter OF sec
tion 8, township ~, range l west, 20
acres in cultivation, 12x14 frame house,
five miles northwest of town. Price
$500.
KES Steele & Levy are the exclusive agents
of over 80 900 acres of railroad lands, cOmpris-
ing the lands belonging to the A., II. a. 5. +.
railroad, in twp No. - Il 26, ranges Nos. L and
east and l, 2 and west. These are by TAR
the best railroad lands In the Arkansas valley,
convenient to the city OF Wichita, the largest
and most enterprlsing city west OF Iofeha
The lands adjoining those of the railroad COM
pany are well improved. Townships and
school districts are organized, school houses
built, and schools supported in nearly all OF
them.
Do you rant good land adjointag torn, try this.
NO. 304 $40 acres; the northeast quarter and
the north half of the southeast quarter
of section 4, township %, range 1 east;
has % acres broke, and hedge rows
broke miles north of Wichita.
Price 1900.
NO. 305-162 64-100 acres northeast quarter
of section l, township u, ronge east;
10 miles east of Wichita. Price 500.
NO. 3S6-16O acres, the southeast quarter of
section 2, township %, range west;
unimproyed. Price 700.
NO. 410-1G3 acres, in section SO, township 2s,
range / east; 30 acres timber, so in
cultivation; 16X24 pine house; water
ed by the Arkansas river; miles
south of town. Price $500.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-11-30

WANTED.-A girl to do general house wo rk
good wages paid to one that is competant
Inquire at the residence of J. Schreimer jr
in English's brick residence.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-11-30

The rush of ladies at the grand opening of
Dry Goods, next door to the post office, on
Monday last. goes TO show that Geo lines &
Co. are pursuing the right course. Good
goods at low prices is sure to win. Strangers
should not leave town before they examine
this cheap and well selected stock. Every at
tention will be shown you whether you buy
or not. 34-2t
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-11-30

Pigs FOR SALE.-I have row few pair Of
fun blooded Poland China pigs for sale out of
stock imported from the well known pens of
Sheppard & Alexander, Charleston, Illinois.
Price Sl2 piece. or $50 per pair, delivered
at Wichita. Address William Jones, Wichi-
ia or Union township, Sedgwick county,
Kansas. Soft
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-11-30

c. NJ. Garrison makes all harnesses out of
Indiana Oak Tanned Leather, direct from
the tannery. 1I-tf
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-11-30
A Good Farm for Sale.

100 acres, all in cultivation, Ito acres in tine
growing wheat, all on old ground-price low,
terms easy inquire of II. E. Corn at my old
stand next door to post Office or of
34-4t W. J. HoBsoN.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-11-30

Stages leave and arrive daily to and from ali
points in the south at the Richey House.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-11-30

ATTlCA, Nov. 1lth 1876.
will sell 50 head OF good Berkshire shoats
at my farm 10 miles west Of Wichita.
33-4t JOHN KELLY.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-11-30

selling the best Usage coal in this city. Try
US and see. 33-tf
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-11-30

Buckwheat cakes and maple syrup. Buy
them at Wheeler's. 35-tf
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-11-30

The State Normal school at Emporia is in
a most fourshng and promising condition,
considering all the circumstances, and the
winter term. which opens up on the % Of
January, will witness large increase of stu
dents. The State Normal school at Emporis
is the oldest institution OF the kind in the
State. the only Normal with building built
by the State and backed by an endowment
or land. The building is magnificent
structure and comfortable in the highest de-
gree. The corps OF teachers and professors,
under President Pomeroy, are me, ting with
that remarkable degree of success that only.
attends experience and efficiency. Now that
that school is over all Of its troubles, il the
Legislature but does its duty this winter, it
will take rank among the very highest educa-
ton al institutions in the west
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-11-30

Go and see the elephant at nerringtons.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-11-30
To the Public.

Agents wanted to sell the Singer Sewing
Machine. For further information inquire Of
W. Mason, general agent for the west. 3-tt
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-11-30

.'Don't forget it," Smith & Pittenger
screen all their coal, and would ask share OF
yonr patronage, guaranteeing always salts
faction. 33-t'.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-11-30

.'Don't forget it, Smith & Pittenger's
Office is the first coal office on south side Of
Dsuglas avenue, near depot. 33-tf
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-11-30

Any one wishing horse or mule pastured
should apply to A. T. Lonnsbury before go
ing elsewhese. He has 100 acres, well fenced
with plenty of timber and good water, three
miles northeast of Wichita. S-tf
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-11-30

HIf you cannot find anything in these col
umns that suits you call at our office, corner
of Main street and Douglas avenue.
NO 5ss-63s acres, In Butler county Kansas, being
sec 6, town a. Range east. A good stock
farm fiiee per acre
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-11-30

We have large number of pieces of lands
in tracts of from one to twenty acres, adjoin-
ing the city of Wichita, suitable for suburban
residences.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-11-30

Don't forget it. Smith Pittenger will not
be undersold by any coal dealer in the city.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-11-30

Fresh candies at punscsmb,s.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-11-30

NO. 46O-South half of southeast quarter of
section 81, township 26, range l east,
and the north half of the northeast
quarter of section2, township %, range
1 east containing 100 acres. and wa
tered by stream OF living water; Al
miles northeast of Wichita. Price 1900.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-11-30

Don't forget it," Smith e Pttenger sell
their coal over the best street scale in this
city. 33-tf.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-11-30

STRAYED.-From the subs criber living "a
miles southeast of Wichita, bay mare pony
with halter on. II years old. A liberal reward
will be paid for her return to n. Z. Jackson's
stable in Wichita, or to my place.
33-3ts j. CAERoTHERs.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-11-30

SMITH ~ PITTENGER.
Wichita, Nov. 10th, 1876. 34-tf
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-11-30

NO 514-Northeast quar- of sec Q. town 80;
range ] west Is miles sonth OF Wich-
ita miles OF Bowling Green has SO
acres of hardwood timber 80 acres
under cultivation; log house; good
stable; watered by the Minnesota
river. Price, 10 per acre
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-11-30

Howe's Scale Books, School books, School
books Howe's scale books. School books,
School books, At Rcimcrs' books store.
Douglas avenue, Centennial Block. 32-ti
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-08-13

lands OF the valleys Of the Mississippi
ru1v4ts 1brfpuDsries covered Hash ~
cu1 7yaySd or ps; we desire II sss#the
~ t{Ners@ with lines Of Hr2ad.
and ESPECIALLY do we desirea the kev
orleans Pacific to be cofnpleted rom
New orleans to Shreveport; we desire
70 see manufactures scattered oil over
INA state, md tho comrnerce and pros
perity OF New Orleans revived. And,
'bscaiiss We desire 10 see these things, We
advocate, as the necessary condition OF
their speedy realization, q united party
organization TO elect and establish are
form State government which viii en-
ft,ree the law, insure peace. give CONF
dence to capitalists, aud energy 10 III
dustry. ! II Is not necessary to reelte Inc
conditions antagonistic to capital ana
enterprises which the Radical party
have established through government
IN Louisiana, but we will conclude TINS
discussion by simply asking the B''siet'h
If II il reasonable to believe that undel
those conditions 1t is possible to bnilo
up any solid and healthful prosperity In
this State? l af#t #t
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-08-13

The want and suffering now existing among
the Pennsylvania miners is perhaps the great
est in the land. as these people are differently
situated from agricultural la orers who, at
least. can never starye to death. A letter to the
New York San, from Port Richmond. Penn
syyania. represents the condition Of the
miners there as terrible. Wages have
been reduced and men turned out Of en-
ployment until now numerous cases of death
by actual starvation occur daily. both in the
Wyoming and Lackawanna regions. In several
instanc 8 families have subsisted for several
days on the flesh OF dogs and other domestic
animals.
By the new edict of the coal companies thirty
thousand laborers will be turned out Of employ
ment. when the suffering Of these people will be
fearful. And all this is done by the coal ring.
for the purpose Of increasing the price OF coal
1t is starving these men to death for fear that
the rest Of the people will keep warm too cheap
this coming winter. We have never heard Of
greater massacres under the law than this.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-08-13

Senator Boutwell's Mississippi report
proposes To remand the Southern States
to the condition of territories, and.
through a system of public education
and kindred means OF Improvement,
change he ideas Of the inhabitants and
reconstruct the governments upon re-
publican basis. This Is very clever of
Mr.. Boutwell,: but he need not trouble
himself about Alabama, Mississippi and
Louisiana at least. The Democrats are
going TO carry these States In Novem-
ber. and then. through system Of pub
lie education and kindred means of inn
provcment,l change the ideas Of the ne
groes and attempt to make OF them
civilized and Christian beings. When
this is done this will be an Improbable
country to carpet-bag rogues. and there
will be peace and good will between the
whites and blacks.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-08-13

The unfortunate dog has somehow msnaged
to wriggle himself into Arkansas politics The
last Legislature. IL we understand the matter
correctly passed some dog tax law that offended
great many negroes In that State, possessors
OF those vile. slinking. cowardly ours that seem
so much to delight the negro soul. Quite u
number OF Radicals have taken up the matter.
and will run for the Legislature on the dog dues-
ton and make 1t n leading question Of the cam
paign. The only objection to this is that It affords
room for some Of those pleasant little PERSONAL
tiles that seem to 80 tickle the rustic mind. In
fact, the Camden Beacon has already begun and
remarks severely concerning one Jim Mason.
candidate for tho Legislature from Ouachlta
county. that by repeating the dog law he may
have some hope OF relieving himself Of the poll
tax now levied on him"
The campaign threatens TO be as polite and
dgnified M little discussion among the Chi.
cago newspapers.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-08-13

From gentleman OF this city. new in the
North. we hear that ths Democratic outlook IN
the North Is greatly improved during the last
few weeks. In Illinois, the prospect Of the
Democrats carrying the State is most fattering
the candidates. for Governor and Congress have
everywhere been fnvorabIy received by ihe
people.
president Of II Wall street bank. n leading
Republican. comes out and declares bis inteb-
tiou Of voting for Jildep beeause the material
interests Of the country require his election.
hs presid Mt Of the largest bank in Chicago.
also Republican no 10 this time also comes
out with u simlaf declaration that he intends to
vote for Tilden.
IL is a most hopeful sign that the monnyed in
forests of the Union, and the railroads rs vol ns
the banks demand the election of the Demo
cratic ticket. In previous elections they have
been universally arraycd against tho Democratic
pg rty,
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-08-13
On Old FOgy.


Thomas Jefferson. while President,
received present Of two hundred bot
ties OF wine from the Spanish Ambassa-
dor at Washington. Mr.. Jefferson,
knowing that the Ambassador had re-
ceived this wine free Of duty, as was his
privilege, and that he himself mad no
right to drink imported wine free OF
duty, addressed this letter to the Col
lector at Philadelphia
:" WASHINGTON. Feb. s, 1sfB.
Dear fbr-M ms. d'Yruio, the Spanish Minis
ter here, has been 50 kind az to spare me two
hundred bottles vi champagne. part OF larger
parcel impot ted for his Own use, and conse-
Quently privileged from duty, but it would be
improper for me to take the benefit Of that
must therefore ask the favor Of you TO tax the
proper measures for paying the duty, for which
purpose enclose you bank che for M dol
lars, the amount Of 1t. If 1t could be done with
out mentioning my name. 1t would avoid fit-fp-
tended observations. as In some such way ~
this. By duty paid On part OF such parcel
OF wines not entitled 70 privilege or In any
other way you please. The wine was mpor ed
into Philadelphia probably about midsummer
last Accept assurances Oh my great esteem and
respect. TH. JEFFERSON"
Gen. Muhlenburg." .re..
Jefferson has great reputation In
history, and his life deserves 1t. Would
that others had been able to initiate his
examplei
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-08-13
greeley tn Tiideu.
fNew York annI
IN. Y. sunI


a. October 20, 1869, the late Horace Gree
ley addressed public political letter 10
Samuel j. Tilden, who was at that time
and had been for five years previously,
Chairman Of the Democratic State Com
mittee. TO show what opinion Mr..
Greeley entertained Of his lifelong po-
litical opponent, we quote the fntroduc-
tory paragraph OF this letter:
"SD--You and I are growing old. We came
here yonnx from the country, and have lived
and struggled side by side for nsaLy f0i ty years,
We have partic pated ardently in oany political
struggles. always on different sides Y0p were
the pupil and prOtege ~ Van Buren and Siias
Wright. n disciple and follower Of Henry Clay.
But this viii stty for you. that am eoniidebt
you have never sought TO enrich yourself BY
politics or Mt the expense OF The public that
whatever Of wealth you may have acquired or
enjoyed was earned in yrilr profession ~ las.
yer. and at your instincts and your inhuenee,
partisanship apart. have generally been felt on
the side OF economy in public expenditure and
upiightness In the conduct of public affairs"
Such letter renders comparatively
unnecessary any further Enforcement
Of Mr.. Tiiden as an incorrllpible candi-
date and a true, earnest reformer.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-08-13

We print this morning the proceed
ings Of the Democratic Conservative
ratification meeting at Bastrop. A pri-
rate letter informs us that no such
gathering has ever before been known
in the history Of Morehouse parish.
The Courthouse, where the meeting was
appointed to be held, was too small to
hold the multitude, and the assemblage
adjourned to the public square. The
galleries and windows Of the houses
were crowded with ladies, while music
and cannon and the enthusiastic huz-
xahs OF the people added to the liyeli.
ness Of the scence. Hundreds OF negroes
participated with enthusiasm in the
meeting, and seemed rejoiced that con-
adenoe between themselves and the
whites with whom they were born and
reared was again restored. Our CORE
sp0ndent, who knows what he is talking
about, assures us that Aorehouse parish
Will give the Democratic Conservative
ticket fye hundred majority at least.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-08-13

Referring to the story now going the
rounds of the press. that Sitting Bull is
an expelled West Point Cadet, the
Chicago Times says. H"f
Since theories Of this wnrlike chief are anus
ing public attention, why not trace him back to
lise lost nsupbin of Franoc2 That lucklesa
pItpce figured for many. y year az an exile In
Wild WeatoTu romance II he dwolt FOR 20 many
seasons among the rcd mon, why would II not
be reasonable to assume that he In time reared
adusky race. and that his nrst born WIS taught
the art Of war as practiccd In European ooun.
tJtes. "
This is very plausible theory. but
unfortunately for the Times the fact Ii.
that Sitting Bull Is no other than the
great Tammany Chief, VIM. M. Tweed.
Tweed naturally feels incensed that he
was broken up and sentenced to the
ponitcntiary for doing nothing worse
than what Grant, Belknap, Robson
and Bose Shepperd bad done, and this
fact accounts for the ferocity of his war
fare upon the Federal troops. Mey
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-08-13

There is terrible strife and contention over
the campaign fund which the Radicals have
promised to send into Ohio to save that
State to the party The money has not
yet arrived. but all the Republican Do j.
icians and newspapers in the State are
already fighting and quarreling for it. Even
the dignifed Commercial. si-Independent
wakes up and insists that better men shall have
control of it than in the last campaign. We all
know. of course, who these better men are they
exist in every community where there is any
money to divide. fl=l iIs
The Cincinnati Times anonymously charges
the editor OF the Gazette with having stolen
SIS 900 of the last campaign fund to which
the Gazette replies that the money stolen was
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-08-13

Who invented thnt unfortunate word bull
doIersi' It's coiner has done rs q great deal of
harm. The word IL y baI barian, unciyized
word. n vile phi 9se." rs Hamlet says The
word knklux has. in l,tst years, done the South
q greht deal OF barm ts very ugly naIne and
ugly look, has always preludiced Northern ears
1t had II look Of that barbarian and want ot
civilization that Wheeler charges on the South.
n sort 81 midnight assassiu and highway robber
aspect. .-..r. ....s..t.
kukluxism Ia, dead even t. Radical ears /. they
cnnnot resurreet the word. and so its brother
"bnlldozlng' Is begoiten. We have no doubt il
VIII baye tie same disagreehbo effect when the
Hpnbt,cdh holsts the old bloody shirt story Of n
"nigger bnlldozed"' We have no doubt II will
deceive many persons North. and the ugly word
Itself will call forth pictures of blood. of mur-
dered negro. burning cabins. and scenes never
Witnessed anywhere outside of Morton's
speeches and tho Inter- Ocean. - '3ti gt
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-08-13


II has been charged that HAyss was but an
other name for 0taht That when the Cfy Tor
reform grew too loud, TOO universal. Tor even
Radical sur ~ refuse TO hear IT. thai party went
into reform 10 the old wRy by treating lis loader
10 nsw suit of clothes. dressing, him ip u ns"
natpe as Hayes instead of Grant. ~ HiiH
Theirs eun t,e no bettsr proof thnt Hayes ja blt
Grant disaui ed. thsn every aet Of the haf'ieai
government In past years. We. of Bo1is'ana'
understand this aims systein of the party only
too well. when WI h~l alsttsd - Judge 70 the
court srsatsd by Wafmetil for political par-
poses. the Eighth District Court. an net 81 ths
I,adeai Legislature abolished 1t, btit fsefea'sa
IL The next instant under n NOW natde. The SuDs-
| rior District Court II was q change of name
/ and nothing more -z+
| We have discovered this trick. sxposod these
/ gamblers. but II is only during the present
! namnaion that The peopls of the North are be-
Ginning 10 discover this petty treksry. r
| fs,g gears ago ybsp tho people grew dis
,nsted yitb the Radical Ring goystpment Of the
| ni.t,i,t, of Columbia at the head of which Boss
STANDARD nraeided. and eallsd on the House ol
ua,roaontattve then Haaieal.fpr a ehauge
at'.,,. T., ,,,o n;strict how d tho Houss at