The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1876-09-28
Letter from Macon.

Macon City, Mo-, Sept. 20. 1876.
EDITOR REPuBLIcAN:-I did not
think when last wrote. that should
delay writing again until now; but n
pressure of other matters has occa-
stoned it. There has, however, been
but little change; consequently news
ia somewhat scarce, except what
may be political. The campaign is
increasing in interest, (with some cx-
| citemcnt, as a matter of coursc,) and
though the Republicans do not expect
to carry the State for Hayes aud
Wheeler, they expect 10 push the
canvass so that it will be said at
least, rcH done. Macon county will
do her level best. The motto Of many,
as you arc aware, is, stick 10 your par
y, right o. wrong,-and were it not
for this, the Republicans might hope
to carry the State election, and the
Presidential as well. Some men are
SO allied to party, that the personal
character of candidates never affect
their votes. This should not he. If
the personal character of the candi.
date is not fair, if he is q libertine, n
fraud swindlcr, woe to the Govern
ment that is inirustcd in his hands.
Indeed, we need look for not hing else
than the ruin of national character,
aud bankruptcy. lam 10 politicians;
We: | can but notice what is passing
before INC. Indeed, I would not close
my eyes il could. Every man owes
a duty to his country, be his profess
sion or avocation what it may. lie
cannot look with Indifference upon
what he conceives to be disastrous to
his country's interests, and be guilt
less.
There has been good deal Of ex-
citement here, and in the country
around, within the last two weeks on
account of the failure of Is. N. Tracy,
Sen. & Son, bankers. Liabilities
amount TO about $4,000. A large
number OF persons are losers--some
largely. 1t falls most heavily on the |
poor and those in moderate circum-
stances. Some who have deposited
their hand earnings lose their all.
Something may be realized from the |
assets, but the hope isa faint one,
and is connected with long waiting. |
| think, when bankers go outside of |
their legitimate business, and use
other peoples money In speculation,
the sooner law Is made to reach |
them, and that severely too, the bet
ter for the country and people.
The corn crop is coming in lighter
than was expected; yet there Is q |
good deal OF old corn in tho country;
so that farmers generally, will have
enough. In fact, they will not need a |
great deal for feeding, rs cattle are
scarce and large portion of the hogs
has been carried off by the cholera.
The health of the country around |
US, is not as good as could be desired.
Nothing serious, however. Chills.
are the prevailing complaint. So
much rain, rank vegetation and over
flowed lands, may be regarded as the
cause Of so much malaria at present. |
Business here is quite brisk, not
withstandipg the draw backs referred. |
Our business men are moving right
along rs though no bank failure had
occurred. Produce aud fruits com
mand iair price, and considering
tho low price ofgoods we have no
reason to complain. Ifmoney was q
little more plenty IL would help the
cause much. We 10, however, see
bright silver piece, and
rejoice that moro are coming. Those
who are opposed to speedy resump-
tion, and are trying to bolster up a
third party, are few and far between. |
Believing that there is an unseen pow
er directing the destiny ofthe nation. |
we are content to wait and abide rc-
suits. rs. WELLEB.
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