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Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-12-23
GEN. 10. SHELBY.

OeA NAty 49, Z" JONAL SSAA. eHNA NS
to print an interview held by a Globe
Democrat reporter with General 10. o.
Shelby, of this county. 1t can be found
in anotherplace in this paper, head lines
and all. We should have refrained from
saying anything upon the subject. but
for the fact that our silence might be
construed abroad as a tacitacknowledge-
ment that Gen. Shelby has some follow
ing at home in the position that he has
seen fit to take. During the war Gen.
Shelby was a gallant officer. No man
who knows him, or is familiar with his
career, car impugn his bravery or his
elan n a cavalry commander. He dis
tinguished himselfon many a hard fought
field. at the head of a brigade of men,
almost every n of whom was a hero.
By his course in the army he won many
%laurels, and he was petted and feted by
the fair ladies of this portion Of the state
after the war was over, and was admired
by men of all parties. Ashort time after
the war he associated himself with Judge
Ambrose d.Mr. Amos Green in a series
of questionable railroad transactions, and
to these three persons the people of La
tayette county attribute much of the ex-
travagance in the issue of railroad
bonds. which piled up such IN immense
debt upon them. So unpopular did
these men become that they all three
voluntarily exiled themselves from the
county. A few months ago, however, Gen.
Shelby returned to his old home in Dover
township. AS he sacrificed and spurned
the friendship ofhis old comrades. when,
some years ago, he was warned that his
acts and associates were running him, so
now he has cut loose from those friends
who have stood by him through good
and bad report. Out of regard tor his
gallantry as a Confederate soldier we
have studiously avoided speaking of HIM
in connection with his railroad tranSac-
tions. even sometimes when it WAS in
the line of our duty to have done SO. but
when he places himself in 4 position
where he will be heralded over the
country as the representative Of Il GER
tain portion of the democratic party, we
feel it to be incumbent upon us to let the
world know that he has long since for
feited the confidence Of the better ele-
ment in both parties where he is known,
and that none will be more ready to re,
nounce his leadership than those who
once followed him to victory. They car
not say of President Grant that ii he
concludes to sustain Hayes they are with
him-they honestly believe that Mr.
Tilden has been elected, and while they
may not take up arms to fight for hi:
I Inauguration, they certainly will no
Z support Gen. Grant in his partisan effort!
to inaugurate Mr.. Hayes, when tn,
veriest tyro among them knows tina
> under the constitution Gen. Grant ha
literally nothing whatever to do witt
= determining who shall be declared presi
: dent. His argument. if it may be s.
called, is not worthy Of notice. In hl
new departure ne will o have a COZ
:. poral's guard OF democrats at his home
and not one of any standing in the party
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-12-23

Gen. Joe Shelby ought TO be good demo-
cratic authority -tGlobe-lh II. Mocrat.
Probably he ought. and maybe he is
in the Glohe-Democrat's estimation, but
in this part OF the country he is not dem
oeratic authority, good or bad-nor is
any other man who voted Tor Grant, or
who now acknowledges him to be The
proper person to settle this dispute.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-12-23

The St. Louis Republicans Washing
ton special says that Mr.. Lamar will not
allow any one to talk to him on the sub
ject of the supposed detection from the
democratic party of leading southern
men. SO indignant is he on the subject.
He is one OF those men 'that will do to
tia ton
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-12-23

The house committee has carried its
point, and President Orion chow obsti-
dent of him.) will have to produce all
kilograms required by its chairman.
We will have some lively reading in y
day OF TWO.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-12-23
THE TOMR.

Died-On the leth Of December. after sewers
years painful Illness, KATE WILSON, wife .
John ". Luke.
Ars. Luke was q sister OF our fellow town
man. George Wilson, Esq, and \ lady of exeu
plary character. The bereit husband is one {
st. Louis most hOnored citizens. He was Gran
Master Of Masons of the state in 1874. He hi
the sympathies OF members of the craft NC
hosts Of other friends in his sad affection.
- In Dover township, lafayette county, r
Gently, infant child of Eli and Elizabeth Wsd
- In Sni-a Bar township, Lafayette count,
Dec. asth, 1876. OF consumption. VILLA
CHEArHAM, son of Thos. CheaIham, Esq
about 20 Years Of age.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-12-23

Arrangements are already being made
tor the reception of the Pan-Presbyte-
ran Council in Edingburg. Scotland,
next July. The delegates from the
SYNOD of Missouri are Rev. r. G.. Drank,
ID. D., Of ST. LOUIS, and Hon. D. F.
Phillips. OF Sedaiia-
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-12-23

MIR. Leyerett Saltonstall says:
There is not the least doubt in the mind Oh
.,v fair-minded man In the bsssly ruled state OF
E,orid,, III at the state returned a large Inaj GRITTY
Tor the Tiiden electors
And he was there and knows what he
is talking about.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-12-23

The congressional committee in New
Orleans has already abundantly proven
that the intimidation in Louisiana was
principally by republican blacks, against
blacks who wished To vote the democratic
ticket. and when they get through ex-
aiming the 500 witnesses that are to
appear before them. the country will
know L little more of the true inward
ness Of rad:"e!ism than it has in the
past,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-12-23
Our Comet.

The beautiful meteor prof scted in honor Of the
Baptist festival. on lsst Thursday night, Is
creating quite n sensation. II was not intended
that any city but ours should enjoy this dazzling
wonder, claiming lawiess through the sky"
but it seems that in constructing the machine
by the special agents in Paris, TOO much motive
power was inserted, and in consequence the
concern when last heard from WAS still knowing
on" When first started from the sand-bar above
town il appeared 10 some as large ss y barrel.
while others declared il was about the size OF y
lump 0 fchAik. \ great many ut our citizens. were
actually 40 credulous rs to suppose it WA . real
hairy star, ANIL coming straight to the earth; and
one poor woman ran herself out OF breath TO get
from under it. She sail at fell over back OF
Mr.. Jinkinses." \ frantic individual. in y
plug hat, declared It WAS v sign OF war, started
by the Governor OF Oregon, To notify Hampton
to open 1re. Another more prophetic, that it
was u bolt OF Divine wrath, on its way to settle
with the southern 0yerturnlng boards, and have
a square count. Such were some Of the conflict
ing conjectures suggested by that superstition
which attributes to the unintelliYible works OF
man n supernatural agency. Soon after the
phenomena appeared, the writer overheard .
conversation on the subject between two learned
gentlemen OF enthusiastic temperament and
deep research in all matters oil science:
First gent, approaching the other rapidly. J
''Col., did you see the meteor just now e"
(COl "NO sir; not recently"
First gent. (excitedly,) Goodness alive! You
missed the greatest sight OF the age! 1t passed
right over town. illuminated the streets rs the
midday sun; shamed the moon for brilliancy.
and hung shadows from the houses rs dark ss
erebus -
col InrerssIeI \ ssNby Won ,3npbr rali ma
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-12-23

On Monday last both of MissourT's
senators voted in favor of reducing the
presidents salary to twenty-five thou
sand dollars. The bill failed of passage
over the presidents veto, not receiving
the necessary %two-thirds, the vote
standing: Yeas. %: nays, 10.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-12-23
Odd Fellows Meeting.

EDITOR INrELLIGKNcKR: PLssss an.
nounce that Wellington Lodge Ne 81, 1. o
o. F., Will give a supper for the bsaeft o
the Lodge, at Wellington, "a Thursday
evening, Dec. %. All members and frisndl
of the order are f%raternxIly and respectfully
invited. A pleasant time may be anticipated
JOHN A. LOCKHART.
HARRY B.TUNsTALL.
JOHN S.BLACKwELL.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-12-23

Vases, Toilet Sets. Dolls, Brack.
cts aud n great variety OF fancy
goods, suitable for Christmas pres.
ents, can NOW be found at GrilAos 4
V~enahlesS
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-12-23
A Card.

The directors of the Library Association
hereby thank the ladies and gentlemen who
SO cordially contributed their talents at the
late musical and literary entertainment,
Prof. Fleet for use Of his fine piano. and also
the city press for their valuable assistance.
X. TRoTTER, Secretary.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-12-23

On last Monday the Confederate
house disposed of the rebel war claims
in a manner not by any means agreeable
to the republicans who made them one
of their principal campaign %bugsboos,
by passing, by a vote of $50 to 63, a res
olution instructing the judiciary commit
tee to report an amendment to the con-
stitution. forbidding the payment Of
war claims to persons who were disloy-
al to the government Of the United State.
during the war.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-12-23
SILVER AS LEGAL TENDER.

-
The silver bill presented by Mr.. Bland,
OF Missouri, which passed the house OF
representatives on the l4th inst. was q
simple act of justice to the people, and
we are glad to notice that while it was
not \ political question the democrats
generally voted for it, and that the OPP
position to it was principally from repub-
licans. The bill demonetizing silver,
which WAS passed in 1873, was an impo-
sition upon the people, and 4 of
oppression upon the iaborng and bust
ness classes, in favor OF the bondholders
OF the country. What good reason there
could be Tor 4 silver producing country,
such As ours to demonetize that product,
and thereby depi eciate its value, it is
difficult to see. The principal objection
to the bill seemed to be that its passage
might impair contracts in some way.
but this was obviated by a special pro-
vision. If the senate passes the bill. as
i. certainly should, as it passed tho
house, the popular branch OF the gov
eminent. by L vote of l67 to SO, the
measure will 60 far towards a solution
of our financial difficulties. This action
Of the house was simply in answer to an
imperative demand, which was made up
on the members by their constituent IS.
and we hope that the senate will SO
recognize it. Senator Bogy, who is a
member of the silver commission which
was appointed to investigate the subject.
is strongly in favor of the bill, as are a
majority OF the members. The senator
should see to 1t, that it is called up at m
early day, that it may become 4 law at
this session of congress. There will be
a new impetus given to commerce. when
the $4,000, 900 worth of silver which is
annually produced by this country, car
be made available as Il circulating me.
dunn. instead OF being but 4 mer.
charitable commodity as it is now. Thel
we can jingle our ching Us we used t.
do in days of yore. AS the bill Is {
short one, we print it here:
Be il enacted by the senate and house of rep
re..nlative of the United States Of America il
congress assembled. that there shall be from
time to time coined AT the mints OF the Cnits,
states silver dollars oil the weight of 4l24. grain
standard silver to the dollar, g. provided for in
the acts of January Is. ls57; ami that said dol
lar shall by Il legal tender for all debts publ
and private, except where pay me OF gold COZ
are required by law
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-12-23

A Globe Democrat correspondent
SAYS that the campaign and election have
taken all the kinks out of Senator Conk-
liny's hair. We are not astonished at
it; the capers which his party has been
cutting Of late, are enough to make his
hair stand on end, let alone come out Of
its kinks: but kinks OF no kinks. unless
he wants to be considered 4 mummy, 1t
is about time to let us hear from him.
Will he be an Elisha to this waiting
Israel. or is he made of as common clay
as his former colieagues-now conspir-
ators against the peace, honesty and in
tegrity of the government
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-12-23

The Gen. NJ. {. Butler, whom the
Hampton Legislature has elected as
United States Senator from South Car
Dina is not the Hamburg" Butler.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-12-23
THE ALTAR.

Married-At the residence of the BRIDE srHtn
Shoemaker. Mr. CHARLES c. GUNTRER /
Miss EMILY
- In Dover township, Lafayette county, r.
Gently, by Rev. John G. Shackleford, Nj
HESRY NORRIS. of Saline C UNITY, to Mi,
ANNA, daughter of the late Rev. BenL kid
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-12-23

1t is not probable that the house Of
representatives will adjourn Tor the hol-
idays, as Mr.. Morrison has so recon-
mended, and Mr.. Randall acquiesces IN
the opinion. We hope they will think
more of work than play, and consequent
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-12-23

\ little more light on the Hamburg massacre
would not be 4 bad thing to hare.-tGlobe-Dem-
ocrat, goth.
Yes, and while We are n it, we might
lust as well get at the truth in the Col
fax massacre" Let us have more light
by all means.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-12-23

Southern democrats, who are demo-
Gratis, do not take occasion to vilify their
brethren in northern states, who fought
such a noble fight in the recent election
for the redemption of the c~ountry-and
especially of the south.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-12-23

Ben. Hill says he is no backslider.
No one supposed that he was. but it
was queer to see the many nice things
the republican papers said Of him when
they thought there was 4 probability oil
his selling himself to Hayes fora mess OF
pottage. They wore simply mistaken !;
his name is Benjamin, not Esau.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-12-23

The funeral oil the late Inspector Cen
eral Hardee, which took place in WASH
ington City on last Sunday. was largely
attended by civilians and army a%ficers.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-12-23

The New York Herald, now writes IT,
Governor Hampton. That is rignt'
J. Gordon; always speak the truth
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-12-23

It was Grant who said that all the
votes actually cast must be fairly count
ed, we believe.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-12-23

Our modern democratic statesmen
do not maintain hat it does not matter
whether the ballot be pure or impure.
Ouote one OF them who ever said 30.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-12-23

Slayback and Clay King have been
interviewed by the CD. and agree with
Gen. Shelby in his opinions. We ave
not space to print the second seance.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-12-23

In South Carolina the Chamberlain
government is weakening, and the
Hampton government is gaining
strength every day.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-12-23

Gen. +. c. Barlow. n OF the COM
missioners semi to Florida by President
Grant, figures out a majority OF 90 for
Tildeu in that state.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-12-23

We like to give republicans republi-
can opinion, and therefore publish tho
following extract from q letter to u gen.
tleman in this city from JudgeAmbrose,
who is now in Florida:
you requested me to sta's in my "a davit
how Florida had gone, but ! thought | would
make a separ.le statement. The people voted
democratic by quite = majority, but under the
returning board system oil. computation. where
twice two makes seven and three added to it
makes frtssn, they lest the state through
their ignorance Of this new System Of arithmetic.
Further the deporeut saith not.
Sour. uruly GEO. IL. AMBROSE
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-12-23
County Court Docket.

First day, Tuesday, Jan. I'd. 1s7..-Nacelia.
neOus. Business and Licenses.
Second day, Wednesday, Jan. 3.-GiaiMs aid
School Business.
Third day, Thursday Road Business.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-12-23
tn CRADLE.

Born-To the wife OF Geo. W. Holman, mes
Gresnton. sunday l0tii-a girl.
= In Clay township. recently. to ,he wife ,
R. n. Moors-a girl.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-12-23

The skies are Frightening. Leading
republicans are beginning to protest
against the returning board swindles.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-12-23

The New York Herald says: but
who to-day has any faith In President
Grants consistency Of purpose and con-
duct in relation to the succession to his
office? He behaves like 4 bull-dozed
negro" Still he seems to have found
some admirers Of late, out west,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-12-23

Lieut.. Frank Baldwin is chasing Sit
ting Bull on the PLAINS of the upper
Missouri. Better employment than
chasing democrats away from Legislative
halls.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-12-23
,,on L,,o..ba1 WaShip Uton II

Cronin has reached Washington. He
has ...he broad seal OF the state OF Ore
gon' in his breeches pocket. and won't
let it 60 until the republicans %relinquish
their grip on the stolen votes OF Louis-
lana South Carolina and
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-12-23
"A = H

WILL BUY YOU MORE GOODS AT
NcCAUSLAND AND BEDFORD'S
Than al any other house in the city. W.
NOW this 10 be . fact,
FOR WE HAVE TRIED IT.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-12-23

Mr.. Kelley, father OF Col. Joseph
Kelley. of Parsons infantry brigade. c.
S. A, died in St. Louis on Sunday last,
at the advanced age of one hundred
years and nine months. Col. Kelley has
been dead some years. Secretary of
state McGrath married one of his
daughters.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-12-23

We are Offering Cakes candies. the besr
and purest made, at 80 and 40cts. per pound,
snd by the box at still lower figures. Low
ers of pure candies should call and see them,
before buying elsewhere, at j. A. Quarles.
r No
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-12-23
Weehlg gntelllgsnfer'

Bull-dozing for two. if you please 1t
has been served on one plate Ion : enough
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-12-23
GOING WITH GRANT.

To the Editor OF the ;Imcs And 40 Mr.. a.
". S~layGaGk is g1ins with Grant. IS he. II Gran;
makes up HI. Lvsutic,l m'ul 10 install HAYES by
force. And this is the man Tor whom enough
democrats voted last mouth 10 uste.t Ersstus
" ellis aud hazard = democratic majority IN the
next congress-. Well. we live and learn.
81. Louie, Dee. II, 1876. ii. w. h
Senator Humans conUGtruIn: If Cold
auith Maid had Leen run Ia electur IL. Oregon
and had received L III jpritN at tue v"re-, could
Governor Grover have commissioned LeI
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-12-23
MOT so
That's what Republicans Think as
to Hayes Election.
Frauds Uncovered in Louisiana
Florida and south Carolina,
Which Give These States to Tilden and
Hendricks by Small Maiorities.
From the New York Herald, Dec. l9.1

From the New York Herald, Dec. l9.1
The republicans have had an unfortunate day
ut Washington. On saturday ami sunday there
WAS private information In town, anu ~ !.
possession OF republicans, that matters qua nor
promise 50 well i'll Louisiana. Inc conuact u
the returning board in refusing to exhibit us
records 10 the congressional committee eAci.eu
suspicious that all was not rlSht, ann tna' ',S
state was not rightfuily given to AIR. hayes,ahu
these suspicious were increased DE private news
carefully Kept secret, but which led TO conciu-
slons which were here and there SPOKEN out.
To-day came the letter of Gen. Barlow. Vlrtuaiiy
conceding Florida to Mr.. Tildcn. The !etter
producer u decidedly blue sensation among me
republican seuatoIs. 1t was carefully read,
and senator Jones; OF Florida, was asker wiiai
he knew of the precinct, Jasper No. :, ol winch
Gen. Barlow says that IL The inspectors were
republican the vote ought To be counted, anu
would give the state to Tilien. Mr.. Jones says
the inspectors, who left the vote half countsd,
were republicans, anu that ms iacts' as wen s
their abandunmc nt of their dillies, Will De easily
proved before the investigating committee, 50
that. if The vote of the state depends ON that, II
will be gwen 10 Tliden. There are also reports
in town that the South Carolina committee have
discovered irl s5ularities there IN the con,ihct OF
| III. returning board, which may show that the
| state was Ieally carried by Tilden. The precinct
reports III the Sly counties examined, II Is assert
ed, gave the state To Tiiden by \ small majority
AL, these matters make a strong impression
here upon air-minded republicans. who, though
tley want and mean to put Gov. hayes iato the
| White House If he was honestly elected, do MOI
for an instant think OF aching unfairly; anu
these are getting into u STATE oil mind where:they
/, eli n strong amt reasonable doubt OF Mr .Hayes
election, WHICH will have To be removed beiore
they will consent 10 act with the extremists.
''Gov. Hayes election is certainly not as sure
as it was." admitted one OF ms most earnes.
supporters this evening; and another remarked;
''Ilie congressional committees may. Alter all,
settle this question:, SO that II Will never come
before the house.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-12-23

Representative Benjamin A. Willis. OF
New York, recently struck a blow in the
naval committee ut an evil OF long stand
ing, namely, the practice OF allowing
lobbyists to appear before congressional
committees as agents or attorneys for
claimants and others who have demands
upon the government. MIR. Willis be-
lieves that only principals should be al
lowed to appear before committees. and
will endeavor to make this the rule.
We agree with him. as, under the prac-
tice which has prevailed in Washington
for some years, there has grown up a
regular business in the way of lobbying
which is engaged in by ex-congressmen
and others, who have learned the ropes,
as it were. and who bring to their aid
many d%isreputable persons women OF
not even doubtful reputation not e1cep-
ted. 1t is difficult to tell exactly wha,
means should be adopted for the eNtir'
patton of lobbles and lobbyists, not only
IN congress, but in state legislatures.