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Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-10-21
BERLIN.

66nllNs
Much the same state OF affairs exist here as
when l last wrote.
Health good with u few executions OF chills
and fever. Mr.. Thos. Gillespie has been on the
sick list but Is now better.
Seeding done in good time. An average CROP
of wheat has been sOwn. Corn has maturei
well, and the crop is good. but not SO heavy Us
last year.
Hogs are scarce, and IN some localities con-
tinue TO die with the disease SO long prevalent
among the swine. tbs strange no remedy has
been found to prevent or cure so natal u malady.
The weather is fine, and now is the time to en-
joy country life Nothing can be more sublime
than u iores. of stately oaks, elms and hicko-
ries, with thrii numerous progeny. disrObing
themselves for the coming winter. To u reiiec-
tive mind these things awaken thoughts and en-
kindle feelings enjoyed and felt only by him
who breathcs the Tree, fresh air Of heaven, away
from the turmoil and strife OF crowded cities
and busy towns.
The country life.
Without the strife,
And noise, and din of town.
I'd have thy life,
I'D know no life
OF pleasure or renOWn.
And when l die,
o, let me lie
Where trees above me wave.
Let wild plants bloom
Above my tomb
My qniet country grave. X.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-10-21

The booming of cannon has been
heard in every democratic state over on,
great victory in Indiana. A national
triumph is almost assured, and even our
county feuds promise to be healed by
the balm of general rejoicing. Poor
Fulkerson! He alone finds himself GU,
sin the cold" There may be time vet,
Doctor. Though you have erred greatly
though you have allied yourself with the
''powers of darkness" such as have
ruled and ruined in South Carolina, the
democratic heart yearns for you even as
the shepherd yearned for the return OF
the strayed lamb.
though ninety and nine are safe in the fold.
FOR one strayea lamb We still must Weep.
Back from the desert, SO lone and cold,
Weli welcome with joy the Fulkerson sheen.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-10-21
COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE
ScHnnIINCvUIE.

Wheat sowing ia over, and it looks well, ex-
cept tac latest. which is very much in need OF
rain.
a great many hogs from this section are dy-
ing from some unknown cause.
There are Il few boilers to he found about
here, but we have failed to find one who could
tell ~why-their only answer being 'fraud prac-
ticcd in the c"nvention;'' but they fail to tell in
what manner.
A party OF German land-buyers are in this
neighborhood, and Will, doubtless, make some
purchases.
We saw some young men the other day, who
had been to town for some groceries for Mr.. j..
V. Christian, and among the goods was a keS,
which came open, anu some pronounced its
contents lime, some salt, while one declared 1t
was white sugar, and ate Il quart OF 1t rs such.
but it proved to be soda. How the tastes OF
men can differ SO, is wonderful.
DeMOtte has made an explanation which does
not explain. II he will now get y state ent of
the judgments on the circuit court docket. and
have it certified to by Frank TrigS. il will make
the county has lost by buying in land to save
what it could. HANS.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-10-21
Mothers.

Casio ria is the result of 20 years experiments
ny Dr. Samuel Pitcher, OF Massachusetts, IL i.
II vegetable preparation Us effective az Castor
Oil, but perfectly pleasant to the taste. 1t can
be taken by the youngest infant, and give neither
gags nor gripes. Dir. a. j. Green, of Royston.
Ind, says oil it:
Sllts: Il have tried the Castoria and can sneak
mighty OF ITS merits. IL will, ! think, do away
ehtireiy WIN Shstor On; II is pleasant and harm
less, and is wonderfully eficacious IA .n
aperieht and laxative. 1t is the rcry thing.
The C;tstoria destroys worms, regulates the
Stomach, cures Wind Collie, and permits of ma
Pural, healthy sleep. 1t Is very eflcacious in
Group, and for reething Children. Honey ia
not pleasant.r to the taste. and Castor Oil ia no,
SO certain in its effects. 1t costs but IS cento
in large bottles.
j. Z. ROSE Co.. 4s.R"y ST., New York.
loCtT-3ml
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-10-21

~ am no disorganizer, and will sanction no
scheme that ill disrupt the harmony of the
democratic party, Or result in the election o,
any radical to o6ice.'-[Dr. Fulkerson's card
And still DR.. Fulkerson knows that
without the radical" vote, he does moi
stand a ghost of 4 chance for election
to the office which he seeks. Carving
water upon both Notwithstanding
the radical vote OF the republicans be.
cause he is running against the regular
democratic nominee, and at the same
time claiming democratic votes because
he is himself the nominee of the party,
will not win in this fight.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-10-21

We advice the colored voters in the
southern states to support the demo-
cratic state and local tickets. They will
probably, in general, want to vote for
Governor Hayes, and this they can east
ly do at the same time that they vote
for the democratic local and state tickets.
-THaral6
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-10-21

CINCINNATI, Oct. 17.-Official returns
from 70 counties of Ohio and semi Off
cial from the remaining 9 show Barnes
majority over Bell, democrat, and Chap
man prohibitionist, was but 1 1928. Tie
congressional returns, the true criterion
by which to judge the vote for the ma
tional election, show that the republican
majority was something less than 1000.
1t is believed by the democrats here that
this majority Il be more than over
come in November.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-10-21

The wal news from Europe, recent as
it is, is already having a very buoyant
effect upon the grain and provision mar
kets of this country and if the contest
grows any further in dimensions, as now
seems almost certain, we may look for
the immediate beginning of a season OF
business activity and buoyancy in this
country such as has not been witnessed
by the people here for several years.
The prospect of the stoppage of the i'm
mense supply of wheat from Russia to
the British market In fail to greatly
increase the demand for American
cereals.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-10-21
THE ALTAR.

Marr!ed-At the residence of the brides faith
er' IN Dover, Wednesday,, Oct. llth. by Rev.
CIV. Smith, Mr.. w. j. BALLOU, of Camden,
to Miss MOL.LIE LABERTEW.
AT the residence of Judge r. l.. Fergu-
son, Brownsville, Mo-, Gen. DAVID BARBER,
TEBBS, Of Lexington, Mo.
- In this county. on the 18th inst. by Rev.
robert Z: Kerr. Mr.. SAMUEL TAYLOR COR
BIT to Miss CENA MCBURNEY.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-10-21

Cincinnati Enquirer: The republican
triumph in Ohio has dwindled into a
conspicuous defeat. The democratic
victory in this state Is not less emphatic
than that of Indiana. Our latest figures
show the majority for Barnes to be but
1905 instead of the $1,000 or 30, OOC
which the republicans had been claim.
inr
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-10-21
WHY Do y0u SHAkEP

The majority of the people in this section will
be pleased to learn that j. W. Wood Il Co., the
present prOprietOrs Of DR.. Shcrman's Malari.
iuSc are now putting it up In seventy-tive cent
bottles as we'll as n dollar and n half as hereto.
fore. To those who have used the Malarituge,
1t Is not necessary to say a word IN its behalf;
but to those who shake in ignorance of it W.
will simply say, try 1t. No ether medicine is
required us it is Il combined Tonic, Alternative.
Cathartic, Folcrifugc Anti Periodic and Cholo.
gogue. 1t ventraliZes niasmatic poison, re-
stores the Liver anu other diseased organs to
their natural healthy condition, thereby thor.
oughly eradicatinG the disease. For sale by
jclT mi IA OTAIsIES & co.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-10-21

RICHMOND, Va, Oct. 16.-There was
an hours snow storm at Norfolk yes
terday and also in this neighborhood.
The weather is extremely cold. The
thermometer here yesterday and at sun
rise to-day stood at 3lo. 1t is feared
that the heavy gales which prevailed off
the cape were disastrous to vessels.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-10-21

Doctor Fulkerson claims that he is not
a d~lsorganizer; but when leading repub-
leans vote for him, not on account of
his particular fitness, nor on account of
any particular friendship for him, but
for the avowed purpose of widening the
breach in the democratic party, we must
take his assertion with many grains of
allowance. Besides. he has set the or.
g~an'sation OF the party, consisting of
Its convention and its executive commit
tee. at defiance. and is 4 candidate in
spite of their decisions against him; if
this is not being disorganizer, we
should like to know what is.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-10-21
A war between Russia and Turkey il

A war between Russia and Turkey is
considered certain, and it is thought other
powers will surely become involved.
The London dispatches ofthe 18th Great
ed much excitement in New York, and
gold went up from ITO 1-S to lib, but
finally settled to I'LL. A foreign war, it
is thought, will increase all branches of
business in this country.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-10-21

In the vicinity OF Scotland, Camden
county, this state, it is said the trees
and brush are loaded down at night
with millions of wild pigeons. The Sky
is black with them, and the sound they
make with their wings is like that of a
storm. Thousands are killed every
night with guns and even clubs. Here
is a chance for a shooting club to Law in
a winters supply OF birds with q net.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-10-21

LOUISVILLE, Oct. If. B. Harper,
I~enbroeck's owner, his will
lingness tonight to run Tenbroeck
against Tom O'Chiltree for S1O,O 900, OF
any higher sum. The race to take place
ON the track ofthe Louisville jockey club
next spring.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-10-21
Weeklg gntelligsnfer.
NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC ticket.
O PRESIDENT,
SAMUEL J. TILDEN,
OF NEW YORK.
FOR VICE PRESIDENI,
THOMAS A. HENDRICKS,
OF INDIANA.
DEMOCRATIC STATE TICKET.

FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS AT LARGE.
EDWARD McCABE, of Marion.
THOMAS THOROUGHMAN, of st. Louis
DISTRICT ELECTORS.
/. CHARLES H. THORNTON.
.. GARRETT s. VAN WAGGONEh.
3. DANIEL NJ: IS
EDMUND VIRGIL CONWAY.
5. e. FRANK HYNES,
&. WILLIAM J. STONE,
4. JOHN Z. FERGUSON,
5. JOHN S. HARRISON,
.. LAFAYETTE DAWSON,
10. DAVID J. Asst
IL. JOHN f.
II. JOHN T. LEWIS.
Is. CHARLES f. PEERS.
FOR GOVERNOR,
JOHN 5. PHELPS, of Green.
FOB ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS,
HENRY C. BROCKMEIER, OF st. Louis.
FOR SECRETARY OF STATE,
MICHAEL *. McGRATH, of ST. Louis.
FOR STATE TREASURER,
ELIJAH GATES, OF st. Joseph.
FOR STATE AUDITOR,
THOMAS HOLLADAI, of Madison
FOR ToRNE GENERAL,
JACKSON l.. SMITH, OF Cole.
FOR REGISTER OF LANDS,
JAMES E. OF jackson.
FOR SUPREME COURT JUDGE,
JOHN w. HENRY. OF Macon.
,rs Ees phIN@ coH~I .TSaN WALKER
AMI o 5. MARMADUKE.
FOR cosGREss-l1rH DISTRICT,
JOHN B. CLARK, JR., of Howard.
FAR sr.rE ~sENAroR-l7rH DISTRICT,
ELISHA NJ. EDWARDS, of Lafayette.
FoR CRIMINAL JUDGE,
w. II. H. HILL, of Pettls.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-10-21

Hayes was nominated at Cincinnati be-
cause it was thought he could carry his
W state by 10000 majority, and aid in
securing Indiana. Hayes came very near
losing his own state. He is now cor.
sidered a dead failure.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-10-21

LONDON Oct. 1.-THE correspondent
of the Times at Belgrade discussing the
situation, says: Every diplomatic agent
here believes we are On the eve of a great
eastern war, the only difference of opin-
ion among them is as to whether it will
commence in the spring or almost i'm
mediately. All outward indications
seem to favor the latter idea which
would give Russia and Servia great ad-
vantages. Strong rumors are current
concerning intended action of Autria.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-10-21

Barnes majority Owe Bell, in Ohio,
mas been reduced to 1925. In the ag-
gregate vote for congressman, the true
criterion, the republican majority was
less than 1000. The democratic major
lty in Indiana was considerably over
< 0lO
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-10-21

We want our readers to distinctly un-
derstand that anything having the ap-
pearance Of Encouragement to Doctor
Fulkerson, is to be taken in purely a po-
litical sense. AS a private gentleman,
we have no fault to find with him; IS a
bolter from the democratic party, we
condemn him, and will do all we can
against him, politically.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-10-21

Staunch old democrats are declaring
themselves beautifully. Hermaphrodite
politicians may change their dress from
man to woman, and back again, as i'm
pulse or interest dictates. But the re-
tables OF the party are always men, and
always to be depended on.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-10-21

New York will now be fought for in a
vicious manner by the radicals. 1t is
their last and only hope. Money will be
poured out OF the U. S. treasury into
corner saloons without limit. Demo-
cratic reader, it is your taxes as well as
your republican neighbours that is being
spent in this manner
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-10-21
BE u l. and vote at the primary cleo
ton TODAY

If the late democratic convention was
so exceedingly corrupt, and such a gross
'fraud" upon the people. why is it that
DR.. Fulkerson is so anxious to be con-
sidered its nominee for the office OF col
1ectOr2
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-10-21

EDITORS OF THE INTKLLIGENCER.-I think that
your paper does me an unintentional injustice
IN quoting me rs saying that the people OF
Middleton were opposed to the course Of the
delegates in voting for Fulkerson.. My remem-
berance of what l said. was simply that many
persons claimed that Middleton township was in
favor OF Capt. Lesueur, and that any Interior
ance of the convention would simply open that
question III Middleton. Respectfully,
X, A, l.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-10-21

COLUMBUS, o., October 1s.-the de-
mocracy of Ohio are in splendid condi-
ton for the November fight. They look
upon the result of last weeks election
as a defeat to Hayes. The chances are
even that the electoral vote of Ohio will
be given to Tilden and Hendricks.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-10-21

Major j. b Ruthven, commissarv of
subsistence, at the p%enitcntiary. informs
us that the cost. per capita. for feeding
convicts during the mont of September
was only 8! cents. This is unprece-
dentedly low.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-10-21
BUTrERIcEs PA1TERNs.

We have received our spring and summer cat
slogue of E Butterlck & 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 circulate BY in.
terested parties that Butterick is '.busted.' - to
Sc the expression. but, to draw it mild, we re-
specially say that they aress''mistaken'' and
knowingly so. Hugh I. Wilson, opposite City
Hotel. anr1-tr
Q7O u day at home. Agents wanted. Out6t
HiZ aud terms free. TRUE Il CO., Augusta.
Maihe may6-lV
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-10-21

DIR. Fulkerson says he will do nothing
which will result in the election Of any
radical to office. and at the same time
asks the support Of the same radicals
to place himself in office, Consistency,
thou art I Jewel.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-10-21
FINAL

NOTICE Is hereby given to all creditors ,nj
~ others Interested in the estate of Geo. 4.
shields, deceased; that the Undersigned, nd-
, OF saul estate, will apply to make u
term, lo!., Of the Probate Court of LAFAYETTE
county Missouri, To be begun and held at the
courthouse IN the city of Lexington on the fr,t
Monday in January, 1877. NJ. CHAPMAN.
Oct2l-JW PuhJic ,,Jn;n;
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-10-21

INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 16.-According to
the Sentinel this morning the legislature
stands Senate, democrats, 81; Re
publicans, 23. House, democrats. 10
republicans So; Independents, ,, Nine
teen counties have not vet returned.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-10-21

The best test Of democracy is to vote
the democratic ticket straight. The man
who refuses to do it, shows a lack of
faith in the party. and the party will be
talthless to itself if it reposes any con-
hdence thereafter in him.-Sedalia DEM
Ocrat
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-10-21
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Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-10-21
FINAL -

NOTICE is hereby gwen to all creditors and
! ' others Interested in the estate OF Patrick
Katisan. deceased. that the undersigned, ad-
.iinistrator oi sald estate, intends to make Il
final settlement o fsaid estate ut the January term
1871, OF the Probate court of Lafayette county
Missouri, To be begun and held at the courthouse
IN tne CITY OF Lexington on the first Monday in
'ahuaIy ,lsn. NJ. CHAPMAN,
OCt2l-jW PLblic Adminlstrafor
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-10-21

Som of the clerks in the government depart
ments refuse to pay the additional assessments
levied upon them. They are saving their money
now TO pay their own funeral expenses, and
prefer to let the republican party bury itself
The congressional districts in Ohio have been
so gerrymandered by the republican legislature
that it would be impossible for the democrats to
get more than an even divide OF the congressional
delegation. although they should carry the state
by II, 600 10 Is, 600 majority.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-10-21

No mar who opposes any of the nom.
inees OF the democratic party of Pettls
county, has any right to rejoice over the
democratic victories in West Virginia
and lndiana.-Sedalia Democrat.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-10-21

The only safety-the only honorable
course-the only path of duty for dem
ocrats, is to vote the straight democratic
ticket and trample under their feet the
bastard tickets Of vile st.
10. Gazette.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-10-21

Blue Jeans Williams ran behind his
ticket, some of the candidates on it re-
c%eivingg eight or nine thousand majority,
and all of them more than $500 which
IS Williams majority. This may be at
tributed to the strength which Harrison
derived from his grandfather But for
the first time since 1856 the whole DEM
ocratic state ticket is elected in Indiana.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-10-21

A man at Fairview, KY, with a craving for
liquor, after selling everything of value where
with to buy the stImulant. took his few months
old child and traded it over the bar for a drink
of whisky. The child was afterward redeemed
BY the mother on paving for the liquor.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-10-21

The obligation of democrats to sup
port every candidate on the county
ticket. is the same exactly as that to
support Tilden and Hendricks.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-10-21

When the locusts swarmed In Central China
last month, the peasants, thinking they must be
= blessing in disguise gathered them in baskets
and fried them for supper.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-10-21
BIT sure and vote at the primary cleo
ton TO-DAY.

We notice that Col. Geo. S. Rathbun is
announced to speak at several places in
the county, in the interest of Doctor
Fulkerson. Of course when a man starts
out to advise the people as to how they
should vote, his own public record is a
legitimate subject for study and crit.
clsm, and should anything be found
therein unpleasant or d~isagreeable, the
fault will lie at his door. not ours.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-10-21

Gen. Mcdonald is reported Il little
better but his family have been sent Tor
and letters have been sent to President
Grant asking his pardon that he may
die outside the prison walls.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-10-21

No man, after having submitted his
name to a convention. ought to grumble
because the choice may happen to fall
on some more fortunate man.-Sturreon
Leader.