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New-York tribune., 1876-06-15

than that of all other living composers COMBINED
80 that however opinions may differ a. to the sound
Mesa of his theories the historian OF music
will have to accept him as the representative musi
clan of this second half of the 18th century. This
circumstance gave peculiar appropriateness to his
sec4ion as composer of the Inauguration March for
the opening of the Philadelphia Exhibition. AS an
International celebration it fitting that the oc
cason should command the services OF the most Gel
ebrated musician of the world; while as IL marked
what we Americans fondly believe to be new era
in history, it seemed proper that young vigorous
and growing school of art should celebrate its OPEN
ing Mr.. Dwights Journal Of Music. we observe, is
dissatisfied with the whole arrangement and is
angry with Wagner for writing the March and Win
THE TRIBUNE for praisng it. Mr. Dwight hates
Wagner too bitterly to be Just to him; but he is
honest enough to be just to his readers, for in con-
pection with his severe denunciation OF the March
he makes the frank acknowledgment that he has
neither heard it nor seen the score.
No intelligent observer doubts that party lines are
weaker and that more votes will be changed TINS
wear than in any Presidential campaign since that OF
1860 In tho general confusion fixed points OF last
departure will be more essential than ever and no
wise prophet will undertake prediction without
them unless he is willing to pay roundly Tor his mis-
take. In another column will be found Drief anu
comprehensive summary of the election returns pub
lished in The TRIBUNE ALMANAC for the current
year-a manual so cheap, handy and complete that
no citizen who presumes to talk politics. can
afford to be without In nearly every State the
vote is given by counties, in some of the most I'M
-portant by towns, and comparisons are given with
every important or significant vote since 1870. Inc
accuracy of the returns in the Almanac is indisputa
BILE. as they are supplied in every case from official
sources.
New-York tribune., 1876-06-15

Gen. Belknap's alleged intention to have
some 200 post-traders summoned with whom
he has had no illicit dealings, recalls the ven
erable instance of the horse thief who offered
to produce score of witnesses who did not
zee him steal. The examination of these wit
nesses, it is said. will keep the impeachment
New-York tribune., 1876-06-15

The probability of the release of Winslow.
the forger, grows apace. Mr.. Fish now claims
that Lord Derby has somewhat shifted the
ground of argument. The new points raised
do not, however, shake the position OF our
Government IN demanding that Great Britain
shall follow out the treaty provisions, or else
let it be understood that they are abrogated
New-York tribune., 1876-06-15

The twelve are selected who are to practice
together and supply from their number the
American Team in the international rifle
match. Among them are three of the yictors
at Dollymount. Meanwhile, twenty-four Scotch
rifemen are maintaining a spirited contest
among themselves for places in one of the
foreign teams to take part in the Centennial
match. The rivalry displayed in Scotland and
Ireland affords promise that both countries
will be represented here by their best marks
men.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-02

Since we have been engaged in
journalism we find that there are q
large number Of people in this coun'
ty that take no paper at all. They
are farmers and it takes all their
ready cash to pay their taxes and
clothe their families They are intel
ligent reading people, and have chill
dren that wish to read, but the only
trouble is that they don't see how
they skspare the cash. Appreciate
ing the condition Of the farmers at
This time and wishing 10 place our
paper within the reach of all who
desire it, we offer to trade with the
farmsr--san oven exchange is no
ROBBERY If you wish to read our
paper or have it in your family for
your children 20 read, we will take
at the highest market price, any
of your produce. We want to live
and let him. Is not this a fair
proposition2
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-02
SALT RIVER.

Mr.. EDIroE:--After o very long
silencs,I will try te :oll yon what IS
going on in the Paradise of Au-
drain.
With US 'the melancholy days
have come, the ssddest of the year,
and gathering hickory nuts and 60
ing to singing school are the princi.
pal Amusements. We are blessed
with three singing masters and
they make things lively.
A young couple Of Il vicinity
came to the conclusion that they
would like to join lives and fortunes,
but the old folks objected. With
his fair one by his side u hero
started in search of d minister. When
he arrived he found that his darling
was too young, and sc be had to
travel in search Of some Que that
was not afraid of the law.
Mr.. Phil Rebman has just complet-
ed a very neat residence for James
Bgbee, James is a single man at
present, but cannot say bow long
be will remain so.
Mr.. Rebman is stopping a few
days with his brother Philip, no is
en- route from I'll. to the Lone Star
State.
James Robinson is building o
large addition TO bis comm dlous
house, making it ere Of the fuest
houses in this part of the county.
The Weaver school visited the
Bryan school last week. 1t proved
very beneficial to both schools.
Mr.. Howard Gass took his school
to visit the u conducted by N. S.
johnson. There seems to be an
opposition to this visiting among
schools by the patrons. We hope
they will not oppose it SO bitterly.
but will go with their children and
see the practical benefits arising
from It. EMELE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-02
TRUSTEES SALE.

WHEREAS, Charles Rawlings and
w and HENRIETTA Rawlings, his wife by
their deed of trust dated March 18th 1874,
and for AudraiE county Missouri, at page
145 of Book j, conveyed to John Delany,
az Trustee, the following lands situate in
the county of A udrain and State of Mis-
souri,, to-wit:
The west half of the northeast quarter
of Section eleven iii; Township fifty
l6OI Range nine T9].
Which said conveyance was made to
said Trustee to secure the payment of a
certain note in said deed Of trust described,
and whereas said note is now due and IN
paid, and whereas it is provided in said
deed of trust that in case of the inability
or refusal of said trustee to act, then he
Sheriff of Audrain county Missouri,
should proceed to execute said deed OF
trust and whereas said John Delany re-
fuses to execute said deed of trust. Now
therefore the undersigned. John j. Steele,
Sheritf OF AudraiI county Missouri by
virtue and pursuance OF said deed of trust
and at the request of the holder OF said
note, will on
Wednesday, November s, 1876,
sell said land at dublic vendae, to the
highest bidder, at the g st front door OF
the Court House in Mexico, Audrain
county Missouri, for Cash, to satisfy said
note and the expenses of executing this
deed of trust. JNO. j. STEELE,
Sheriff Audrain Co. Nc.
Oct. 4,76. (24-4t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-02
MENTION.

John A. Hockaday, AttorneJ-Gen-
eral OF this State was 10 this city On
Monday.
Hr. Murray, OF Pike county, q
very effective worker in the cause OF
democracy was in this CITY and ia.
vored as with q call on Tuesday.
Miss Josie Hendricks our Laddo.
MIA correspondent made us
social call on last Friday. Our
friends are always welcome TO our
sanctum.
Mr.. Robert billiard made US q
very pleasant call last Saturday.
DR.. Hill, of Fulton, filled. Dr..
Lacy's church in this city on lasI
Sunday. Pe delivered a very efec
tive address to q large audience.
S. W. Bowman made us a very
agreeable call last Saturday. He ii
thinking of gong to Texas. The
community will miss all such honest
and Industrious citizens when they
leave Us.
W. W. Bruce made US a very
pleasant call on last Saturday. BE
is Il very intelligent man and from
his conversation should lake him for
q model farmer.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-02

Horse TEIlEvEs-Within the past
few days the psople of this city have
besn@vnuch concerned about the
safety Of their torses. Within q
week several have been stolen and
some of them recovered, but no
trace Of the thieves oan be found
Mr. Hall lost one, Mr.. Bush one,
(which was returnedD Mr.. Crunckle
one, Mr.. Potts two, G. Rags
dale 2, Mr.. Carson one, (Which waa
recovered. The chances for the re-
covsry of the others seems rather
slim. If the thieves can be caught
it will justly go hard with them.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-02
PHILHARMONIC

e. On last Friday evening the Phil
harmonic Society of this city enjoy
ed a very pleasant evening at the
Ringo House. As this vas the first
meeting Of the season, tire Was no
regular performancs,I The house was
called to order by r. M:SWhite presi-
dent pro tenn. The following Off
GERS were elected. President Miss
Anna Silver, Seer etarg r. M. White.
Treasurer M Johnson. ~
The president appointed the fol-
loving performers for rext meeting.
Paper Miss Lou WardwelI, song,
Miss Monroe, instrumental solo, Miss
Lizzie Silver. 1st reader Miss Anna
Gill, End reader W. W. Fry. Con-
tributors to the paper, Mr.. Guthrie,
Mr.. F. Llewllyn and Mr.. D. Gill.
the evening passed very agree
ably to all. We EMO. ed music by
Misses. Hathaway and Ward
we'll. Several visitors were present
from Columbia who added much to
the pleasure of the evening. The
faces OF two beloved members were
missing and cast somewhat OF a
gloom over tho circle but we
consoled ourselves with the thought
that they at least were happy. After
refreshments g. more music the house
adjourned TO meet at the Hon. e..
A Silvers one week from to-mor
row night.
Tho society return thanks TO
Messrs. Mcconnell & Brooks for the
nee of their pleasant p~arlors.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-02
Chicago and Alton II. K,

GOING EAST
Jefferson ana Fulton Exp. arrives
al : III
Accommodation (miXed train) run
ming only between Mexico and
Louisiana leaves. $40 p. m.
Denver Express leaves LEO "a. III.
Stock Freight leaves 800 Il N
DIN WEST.
Jefferson and Fulton Express
Accommodation (mixed train) run
ming only between Mexico and
Louisiana arrives. ........ 1905 m.
Denver EXPRESS arrives. ..1:55 a. m.
CYT Denver Express, leaving
is the only traiu to Chicago without
change of cars.
Through tickets to all points can
be had at ticket Office in the Union
Depot.
Clothing of every grade and size at
Blum & SOr. 22tt
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-02
BA 7 |. T S

Great Mercantile College. Keokuk, Iowa.
on the Mississippi. Prof. VIM. Fl. Miller,
General Manager. Nineteenth year. About
sixty dollars pay all expenses. W mem
bership, board and stationery. Book
keepers, Penmen, Reporters, Operators,
Architects, Surveyors and Teachers thor
oughly fitted. English branches free. Free
Lectures by eminant orators. Free festivals
with brass band in college Hail.. Free
furnished rooms for selfbosrding. Tel
egraphing free. Short hand writing free.
9ecd hoa,dixg clubs, and family beard
Rsilr :ad fare deducted. Immense BUSH
ness in Ksokuk. No vacation. \Addres-
Baylies College, Keokuk Iowa. Stats
where you saw this advertisement. w6-e
st. Louis, &c. 3 Northern Railroad Time
Table.
EAST.
| Mail train caves at............l2. o1 p. M
| Night Express leaves at.".".."..1.35 a. m
| WAY Freight leaves at .... ......10.40(a. m
WEsf.
Mail Train leaves at...........2.25 p.
Night Express leaves at........1.50 o.
way Freight leaves at..".".".."4'2o d. m
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-02

Homer ST. Ohm and VIM. 0. Lee
have associated them selves together
for the sale of pianos, organs, sheet
music, musicsl Instruments Vice.
Ter and Wilson sewing machines,
Attachment needles, oils &c, for all
sewing machines. Give them a call
southwest corner public square, Sut-
tiers building Mexico Mo.
25tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-02

Our thanks are due Mr.. W. w
Fry for all extra of the Montgome'
ry Standard in. wich the Court
House question is thoroughly dis.
cussed. Ii appears plain to us that
the court house should be removed
to Montgomery.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-02

Twill trade for two good horses or
for one good horse and buggy, lots
5 and g., block 2, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
to the city of Mexico. These are
both corner lots and fenced. They
are very desirable building sites
Address for further information,
THEo. HENDERSON, Fulton, Mo.
16tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-02

Mr.. Pollock is putting a steam
corn shsller in his mill. The hop
per will hold 8 or 4 loads, the shell
Ter will turn out 4 thousand bushels
per day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-02

Married at the residence OF the
brides uncle, at Montgomery City,
bv Rev. Edmonson, Miss Matte
Rsrtie to Mr.. S. A. Dunn; both Of
this city. They reached this CITY On
Tuesday, looking as happy as posi-
BILE. Such is life.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-02

"Paddy" was on the street yes
terday, "speaking French in Irish,"
When the police took him by the
arm to lead him to the station, he
said, "yis; l goes; I want to 60 to
Thompson's Station" Guess he
struck the wrong station.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-02

G.. p. aud +. NJ. Williams his son
sold to Jesse Cunningham, of Boone
county, 20 head OF three year old
steers averaging 1880 lbs, at $3.50
per hundred.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-02

Mr.. Ayers has now three machines
running all the time and ia turning
out shirts Lively. We have tried his
shirts and find them all be repre-
cents them to be. Encourage him
and he will stay with ds.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-02
Tax Collectors
NOTICE.

Notice Is hereby given, that the
Collector of Audrain county will
meet the citizens Of the various
Townships at the following times
and places, hereafter mentioned, for
the purpose of collecting the Taxes
for the year 1876. Viz:
Linn Township.--Walker' School
House, Monday, Tuesday and Wed.
nesday, Oct, %, I'd and rs.
Prairie Townshlp.-Keer or Bolts
School House, Thursday, Friday
and Saturday, Oct, 26, 27 and %.
Cuivre Township'-Elzea's School
House, Monday, Oct, 80; Crows
School House, Tuesday, Oct, 81 /,
Vandalia, Wednesday, Nov, 1.
Loutrs Township. -Martinsburg
Thursday, Friday and Saturday,
Nov, 2, 8 and 4.
Salt River Observation-Disclosures,
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday,
Nov, 6, 7 and 8.
Wilson Township Thompson
Station, Thursday, Friday and Sat-
urday, Nov, 9, 10 and IL.
Sailing Township.-Pisgah Chure~s
Monday and Tuesday, Nov, Is AMI
IA !; and at Pleasant Grove Ga
Wednesday Nov, Is. -
B. r. Cauthorn,
Collector Audrain Co,
Mexico, Oct. 8, 1915.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-02

New 5onnets have high, pointed
crowns and close fitting capote
fronts, in fact, the brim, or front,
Is 80 near the head that there re.
mains only space for a slight plat.
ing of the lace or silk or a small
twist.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-02
CANDIDATES DEPARTMENT


tgt August IA, 1876.
MR. EDIToR:-Plcase announce me
a candidate for Collector of the
Revenue of Audrain county, on the
fifteen hundred dollar proposition:
All over that amount of my salary L
propose to pay over to the Treasurer
for the benefit of public schools In
the county. E. C.. WRIGHT.
CONSTABLE.
We are authorized to announce
Cornelius R~agsdale a candidate Tor
Constable of Salt River Township, at
the approaching November election.
We are authorized to announce j.
w. Beatty, q candidate for the once
of Constable o f Salt River Township
at the approaching November cleo
ton.
We are authorized to announce u G
name Of J. Lupton present noun.
bent, for reelection TO the Once OF
| Magistrate of Sa t River to~n>h'I.
We are author zed to announce
the name o. Charley Armstrong s'
a candidate for Magistra'e OF Salt
River township.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-02

Christmas is coming and John
Sontag will have the largest stock OF
goods on in a few days that can be
found in this city. Christmas goods
of all kinds can he found AT his en-
porium, south side square.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-02

Friends who are not compelled
to sell their Germ will do we'll to
hold it, for those who know tell us
that corn will be IS so to 81 90 be-
fore we have corn again.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-02

Editor Missouri Statesman, Col.
Switzier, was in this city on Wed
nesday and made a rousing Demo.
cratic speech.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-02

German accordeons cheaper than
Tie cheapest, at VIM. o. Lee & Coz,
southwest corner sQnare.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-02

If you want the Centennial COM
mission choice Of pianos buv the
knabe. W. 0. LEE &Co.
25ti.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-02

J. Linn Ladd, ex-ed;tor OF the
LEDGER, is again in the city; having
just returned from a visit to St.
LOUIS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-02

The Centaur Linim ents have
created a revolution in remedies tor Rheu.
matism Strains, Swellings. Pains. Burns
ooaids. Stinga &c. The White Imminent
Is tor the human family. and the Yellow
,animent is for horses. They are certain.
handy and chssp
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-02

A good violin for So with DO ", at
Mark Pitchers, south side of the
sxuare. n25-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-02

Hays stock like Galloway County
bonds-gettlng mighty low.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-02

G. Kabrich is just receiving a full
Iiac of dry goods, hats, caps, shoes
and groceries. 263t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-02

T. T. Morris has some Of the big
gest ears of corn We over saw. HI
has several loads Of il.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-02

Bishop Robertson will .%oficiate al
the Episcopal Church this (Tburs-
day. evening.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-02

The largest stock of gold watches
and chains west of St. Louis, is to be
found at Mark Pitchers. n22-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-02

Jewelry of all sorts, styles and quail
itv very low for cash, at Mark Pilch
era. n25-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-02

Try NulPs cigars BELL # Mexico
best cigar IN town.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-02

DR.. Patterson's Sugar Coated
Ague Pills, best remedy known for
ChIlls and Fever. Call for them at
Pm. Morris old stand. d14Otf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-02

Mr.. Pollock has our thanks for
late Vincennes papers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-02

Ii you want the best fit and neate'
work to be had(and of curse you do.
call on Geo. 2. Collins, the new Tailor
at Blum & Sons
ia
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-02

Cou,c,l-l.t wards; W. Buckley;
I'D ward, D. N. Evans, Edward, A.
&C. Barnes; 4th ward, Ira Tincher
5th ward, Riley Ewing; 9th ward,
j. D. Tucker.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-02

Wonder whose Sunday school
class that was out rat killing last
Sunday evening.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-02

Blum IL Son have the cheapest
boots and shoes in Mexico. 25tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-02
Weekly Ledger.

OFFICERS OF MkX1CO.
Mayor-RgH. Fowler. \
ReeordeFA A. B. Daniel.l
Clerk-7A. b. Daniel.
Attornsy-J. Med. Trimble.
Treasuier-S. NJ. Locke.
Marshak and Csllector-Warne,
Potts.
Asseseor-D. e. Shea.
Street Commissioner-W. J. Rob
insop.
H:.- M~ IN Ia
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-02

Go to Kabrich's tor fancy dress
goods. 263t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-02

Next Saturday is Stock Sales day.
While you are ir town call up and
tell US the news.
Next Saturday if good weather
will be a big day for the business
men of Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-02

Clothing of every grade and size at
Blum & SOr. 22tf
The daily gazette., 1876-08-29

ATTEMPTING TOO MUoH.-Pete,
Henderson writes to the american
Agracuhurist:: Twenty years ago.
after the successful culture of n
garden of some ten acres, combins
ed with quite an extensive green.
house business, my ambition led
me to think if made IS, 600 from
ten acres might as readily make
$4,000 from thirty acres, so | nm.
dertook the cultivation OF two
more pieces, each about ten acre,
in extent, but about mile apart
A trial of three years showed mo
that | had made a serious mistake
for | found that was actually
making less from my thirty acres
than L had done from the original
ten. and yet had experience. can
ital and | believe as much enerpy
and buslnes capaity as the ayera 1e
OF mankind. Had the thirty acres
been in one spot, the result might
have been different, but it is prob.
able that the profits might not
have been in the same proportion,
as If ten acres only had been cul.
tivated. This lesson was to me q
salutary Que. and L never hesitate
TO state my case to any one who in.
forms me of his intentions of
attempting to cary on gardening
IN two or more different places a1
once.
The daily gazette., 1876-08-29
Tho Man Who loved Jim Fisk's
Widow.

The man is in his grave now,
and it can do no harm to tell the
story of his very remarkable in
fa,uation for the widow of jim
Fisk-Mrs. Lucy Fisk. He want
cd to marry her, and, had his situa-
tion been other thaa what it was,
probably Mrs. Fisk woul | have
been Mrs. i instead. During the
early attentions he paid her, some
body informed the widow that her
admirer had a wife already living,
and when she confronted him with
the story he admitted it freely.
From that moment they me- only
as acquaintance but the change in
her demeanor rendered the man
frantic. He had been separated
flom his lawful wife for several
years by mutual agreement. He
was rich, and his wife received a
separate but liberal support, From
this moment he was crazy for a
divorce. A lawyers service were
secured and the necessary papers
prepared. Through third party
he proposed to his wife to pay her
very handsome sum of money if
shc would offer no opposition to
his suit. The wife declined TO
make the arrangnment, and the di-
vorcc suit was prosecuted with re-
newell yigor. She had learned of
his infa .uation for Jim Fisk S wild
ow, and was maddened by the
thought OF his desiring another
w!ic. So she prepared to defend the
case quite as vigorously, and was
ready to call the widow Fisk as
one of her witnesses, when the in
fatuated husband was prostratcd
by sickness. which ended in his
death. He had lived for months
at the Fifth Avenue Hotel, and
died and was buried from there.
The offended wife took charge OF
his effects, but refused to attend
the funeral. She is now enjoying
his property in fashionable home
close by Grammercy Park and this
summer has been Il visitor to the
ancient shades of Nantucket ".
~. Chicago Tribune.
The daily gazette., 1876-08-29
The English Grain Crop.

LONDON, August 2o.-The wheat
yield will be less than an average
and probably not largerE than that
1875. This result is disappoint-
ing. However, the quality is fine
and the weight is heavy. New
Barley is satisfactory. Several
important country markets note
advance Of l to 2 shiliings for new
Englesh wheat, while prices from
abroad offer no margin TO import
ers. The London market has been
somewhat firmer, but there has been
no important change ofquotations'
The demand has been mostly for
consumption. Spectators are still
holding of. The floating-cargo
trade has been steady and the arri.
walls off the coast moderate. The
market tended to improve towards
the close last week.
The daily gazette., 1876-08-29

TO SZU worth I ne w.
Portland Name.
The daily gazette., 1876-08-29
Lashed, Beaten and Hung by
Il Sea Captain.

New York, August 2s.-The
examination respecting the charg-
es of creulty to seamen preferred
against Captain J. S. Grindlc, of
the ship st. Mark while on her
passage from Liverpool to a Chill.
ian port, was continued here to.
day, Harry Poentz, the carpen.
ter of the vessel, testified that the
mate frequently struck the men
with rope-ends. One of the sea
men, called "Brick Top" was
handcutfed and tied up to the rig
ring, where he was kept for q
halt hour. When released "BricL
Top hld in tie hold, and it was
seven days before he was found by
the captain and mate. He was
then brought to the carpenters
shop and a rope was placedaround
his neck and he was hung up for
a short time. Witness was in the
carpenters shop when "Long Tom
was beaten by the captains orders
The mate placed him across q
bench and the captain took a whir
and gave him twenty lashes, each
lash leaving black and blue marks.
Long Tom" was then taken to
his bunk, where he died five hours
after the flogging, The next day
his body was flung overheard
Another seaman, whom the wit
ness saw tied up and Hogged in the
seme manner as Long Tom," al
so died from ill-treatment he re
ceived and his bodywas also thrown
into the sea.
The daily gazette., 1876-08-29

ep-kidge's Food Tor Infants and Invs!ids
See advertisement.