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Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-06-24
THE REPUBLICAN NOMINEES.

The ticket put in nomination by the
Cincinnati republican convention, for
president and vice-president of the
United States, though in some respects,
and under ordinary circumstances, a
fair average, falls infinitely below the
demands and just expectations of the
country in its present emergency. The
situation is full of peril. The late war
has so thoroughly d%emoralized the coun-
try that it seems impossible to recover
from the shock. This result was not
wholly unforeseen. Our ablest and wisest
statesmen predicted many of the evils
that have since come upon us. They
told US how the war would lower the
standard of public and private morality I;
how it would impair the dignity and
destroy h authority of the courts {;
how 1t would introduce an era of mobs.
and riots, and bloody instructions; and
how the strong cords that bind society
together would be strained to their ut
most tension. But no one seems to have
foreseen the worst. No one dreamed OF
a change which would transform II
public men into public robbers. No one
ever imagined that it would set in mo-
1lon those dark waves of conspiracy, and
fraud, and reeking corruption, which
have so recently swept over the land,
breaking upon the very steps of the
presidents mansion. Perhaps we do
not even now comprehend the desperate
character of Jul disease. Certain it is
that the Cincinnati convention did not,
or it never would have placed the name
of Gov. Hayes at the head of its ticket.
What the country needs just now is a
Chief Magistrate! He must be hon
est, reliable, competent, and of stainless
character. All that, of course. But he
must be more han than that. He must
be a man of positive qualities. He
must be a man of strong will-of fear
less courage-of unbending purpose
OF tried integrity-of sound statesman
ship-in short, he must be solid, massive,
strong, and a merciless reformer.
Measured by this standard, Gov. Hayes
is not ''knee high'. He is no more fit to
grapple with the gigantic perils which
surround the Republic than an infant is
to lead an army. Who is so stupid as
not to know that he would be as wax in
the hands Of the corrupt .'rings' that
have their headquarters in the national
capital? If the party had really desired
reform, they would have nominated
Bristow- He had shown his ability and
willingness to break up corrupt ''rings''
and place honest and capable men in
office. But that is precisely what they
did not want. They wanted aman whom
they could manage, and hence they re-
jected the sreformer," whom they knew
to be a man of his own head, and nom-
mated a nobody, whose very blameless-
ness is an evidence of weakness.
The name of Wheeler will not suffice
to elevate the ticket above the rank
OF decent mediocrity. In fact, from
present indications, the chances are that
he will prove to have been mixed I'D
with some of the corrupt rings" that
seem to embrace all of the leading men
OF the party. Everything considered,
inc ticket strikes US as a very weak one.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-06-24
THEN AND NOW.

We observe, from our exchanges,
the evidence of a very general DISPOSE
ton to celebrate in a becoming manner
the centennial birthday of our national
independence. II is natural, at such a
time, that we should pause in u on
ward march and draw the contrast be-
tween the beginning and end of the
%eventful period now drawing to a close.
Then, there were only seven news
papers published in the thirteen colo
nies"-and they were weeklies. The
first daily paper published in the United
States was the Boston Orrery, which
was first issued in the city Of Boston. in
1872. .Nouo, every village has liz week
ly, and every city its dailies. In facs,
the morning paper has become as
common, with all of us, and almost as
necessary to our comfort, as u morn
ing meal. 1t is an encyclopedia, a BIZ
ography, and a history. 1t is alive with
wit, and learning, and logic. In a word,
it is the lever of Archimedes by which
the world is lifted up. Then. the colo
MES had but six colleges, and three pub
lie libraries. and no public schools.
NOw, the states number their colleges
and public libraries by the thousand,
and their common schools by the mil
lion. Then, there was not a foot of
railroad OF the American continent, not
a steamboat on any of our rivers, not
even a stage-coach on any of our public
highways. The only mode of transit, at
that time, between the cities of New
York and Philadelphia, was by common
road-wagons; and when the .'dashing
young blades" of that early period sue
ceeded in accomplishing the tripin forty
eight hours-a distance of n~inety-six
miles-those numbering vehicles were
christened ''lying machines" Now,
according to the Railroad Manual, we
have nearly seventy-tive thousand miles
of rai'road-enough to reach three times
round the globe, and nearly as much as
the combined railroads of all the rest of
the world; and, besides, our lakes and
rivers are supplied with "hoating pala.
ces," which furnish the traveller with all
the comforts and conveniences of a we'll
ordered hotel.
Such is a dim outline of the two pic
Then, and NosD. If we could
lift the veil Of the future, and paint the
picture of an ''hundred years hence"
the contrast between noaO and then
would doubtless be still more striking.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-06-24


The leading resident Chinese of San
Francisco have addressed a circular to
the President as a protest against the
proceedings had in the immense mass
meeting held in that city in April last.
1t is stated in this memorial that the
Chinese immigration commenced about
twenty-five years ago, and that up to
this time there are only 10000 China
men in the United States, 10000 Of
whom are in California, and $4,000 of
these in San Francisco. The Chinese
merchants all pay custom duties to our
government, amounting yearly to 50,
100000, and, although public sentiment
does not encourage investments, China
men own real estate valued at $500,
900 in San Francisco alone. They also
pay hundreds of thousands Of dollars in
taxes for the support of the local gov
eminent. The great body of the Chinese
immigrants are represented to be in
dustrious and frugal, and it is claimed
shoe my haSO PSAAOAAICu IHC SiOolOA
part of the rude labor on the Pacific
railroad and other similar works, and
that they are largely engaged in mining
industries. The circular admits that
the women imported from China are
nearly all brought to this country for
immoral purposes, blames the officers
of the law in California for permitting
prostitution and gambling, and con-
cludes by asking a faithful observance
of the treaty, and if necessary its peace
full amendment or abrogation. To this
they are certainly entitled, and while
we are opposed to unlimited Chinese
immigration, we hope to see no violence
used toward a people who came
to our shores under sanction of a solemn
compact between u country and their
Own.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-06-24

Constantinople, June 16.-As the min.
listers were in council last night at the
residence of the president .Midhat Pasha,
a recently dismissed officer entered the
council chamber armed with a revolye,
and instantly killed Hassean arm Pasha
minister OF war, aud Paschio Pasha
minister of foreign affairs, and seriously
wounded Kaserlie Pasha. minister of
marine. He also killed an aid de camp
of the Grand Vizier, and servant OF
Midhat Pasha.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-06-24
SAVE MONEY.

Now is the time to build. Wilson & Ballard
are selling lumber and building material. of all
kinds. at prices that will give satisfaction. BE
sure and see them before purchasing. jn24t2.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-06-24
WANTED
100000 BUSHELS OF wheat,

ND now is the time to get your Horsepower
and ready for the threshing season. JORDAN'S
Foundry and Machine Shop is the place to get
the best Repairing done. both in wood and
iron. jupe24-lm
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-06-24

The Mexican rebellion has about
played out. The revolutionists have
been whipped in every engagement with
the government forces.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-06-24

Bristow has resigned, and his success
sor, MIR. Morrill,, of Maine, has been ap-
pointed and confirmed, but has not vet
accepted.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-06-24
REMOVAL! REMOVAL!
ADAM ToEPPE, Grocer.
HAS REMOVED TO THE
Dougherty Store, South Side Of Franklin Street,

VXYHERE he will keep constantly OF hand q
w full stock of everything in his line, such
as Groceries of all kinds, Glassware, Queens
ware, Wooden and Willow ware, &C., &C., &c.
all kinds. or purchased for cash, 1t best market
rates. All goods sold at prices to suit the times,
and warranted as represented, Call and try
me. june24-3m
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-06-24
TO THE CITIZENS OF LAFAYETTE
COUNTY,.

Our present congress by resolution OF Mh'c"
,slb last. recommended that the people ASSEM-
bic in their respective towns on July. 2ist' All"
have read to them an historical sketch Of their re-
spectiye counties from their formation, n copy
of which sketch il to be filed in the clerk . oH's
of each county, and an additional copy 10 DE 1T"
in the office of the librarian of congress- III
order to perpetuate our history in all lib oe'a'''
1 have Deen appointed by the centennial COM
mittee OF the county to prepare II sketch OF La
favctte county, under this resolution, anu re-
spectfully request you to communicate TO me
either in person or by letter. such local facts ana
traditions, names and anecdotes OF distins"'..u
citizens and early settlers, &c, as Will ren"fr
this history both valuable and interesting a.
this matter is to be preserved and perpetuated.
1 hope every one will take an interest in IT, ana
furnish me the information desired. 1t Is my
purpose to read this sketch in the upper COURT
room at an early hour in the day, SO ~ 70 con-
fict as little AS possible with other organized
celebrations WIN. H. CHlLES.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-06-24
ANNOUNCEMENTS

We are authorized to announce B. r. IRE.
LAND rs q candidate tor reelection AS Treasurer
OF Lafayette county, subject TO the democratic
nominating convention.
We are authorized to announce G.. C. CATRON
as . candidate for County Treasurer, subject Il
The decision OF the Democratic Nominating
Convention. I'd.
We are authorized to announce ROBERT T.
RUSSELL. Of snlsbar town.hrp. as . candidate
Democratic Nominating Convention.
We are authorized to announce JBDSON C.
ARMSTRONG;; Of Clay township, as a candidate
for Sheriff OF Lafayette comfy, subject to the
Democratic Nominating Convention.
We are authorized to announce GEORGE n.
as !. candidate for reelection us
ocranc nominating convention.
ASSESSOR.
We are authorized to announce WILLIAM c.
WHITE. of Dover township, as u candidate tor
the Office of Assessor OF Lafayette county, sub
We s,e authorized to announce 3. S. Mitch.
ELL AS Il Candidate for Reelection as Assessor
OF Lafayette county, subject to the democratic
nominating convention.
LAY. OF Washington township, as u Candidate
ton. TIDE
We are authorized to announce JOHN j.
BROWNING, of Washington township, as =
candidate fol the Office Of County Assessor
subject to the decision OF the democratic county
SS"'
REPRESENTATIVE EASTERN DISTRICT.
We are authorized to announce HENRY 5.
NANASGLEN MS II candidate for Represent
alive, Eastern District, subject to the decision of
tue democratic convention.
We are authorized to announce ALDRIDGE
CORDER as II candidate for the Legislature
from the eastern district Of Lafayette county, ut
the ensuing election. subject to the Democratic
Nominating Convention. I'd.
SENATOR.
We are authorized to announce WILLIAM T..
NEWMAN, Of Columbus, johnson county, rs q
candidate Tor State Senator, subject to the de-
cislon OF the Democratic Senatorial Convention.
COLLECTOR.
We are authorized to announce K C..
WALLACE Is a candidate for County Collec-
tor. subject TO the decision Of the Democratic
Nominating Convention.
W are authorized to announce THOMAS A.
MS = candidate for Collector OF La
fayette county, subject To the decision vi the
democratic nominating convention.
CONSTABLE.
We are authorized to announce ZACH. w
WRIGHT As . candidate for cons table OF Clay
township, Vt the ensuing election.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-06-24

goapel and the water, both within their reach,
and there is no excuse for Jew or Gentle.
The stock company will put up Il large brlct
hotel ON the corner of Walnut and Main streets
with store-rosms underneath. This buildinf
will be in the centre of the business portion OF
the town. A good hotel 10 needed in this place.
as travellers often meet with difficulty in secur-
ing accommodations
Mrs. Cook is now moving in from Hazel Hill,
to open a clearinghouse. She Is y Willow iauy
ofhikh standing. and her experience In BOARD
ing-house business will enable her to give Salts
faction to all who favor her with their patronage.
Two of Lexington's bellies, Miss Rosa Tut
and Miss Annie Morsland. are visiting the fam
lily OF Capt. Thornton. They are both beautiful,
graceful and charming, and are attracting great
attention from the young gents, most oil Whom
seem to be struck. When they pass the stores 1t
Is with difficulty that the business mea keep
tn cir clerks inside to wait on the customers.
The young doctor and Try goods clerk who Wis
tied these charming beauties. II few evenings
since, are deeply smitten. The clerk has not
made u single sale since; and the doctor has Ia
ken sick with palpitation OF the heart.
Aullville has just been incorporated, and is a
fine little city. All violators of the law will be
Imprisoned In q box-car. AS our people are
nOI u u lo"- "
boose; and it is doubtful if the fines will pay
the rent OF the car. WAKE VI.
EDIToR IN"TELLI0RNCRR: In looking over YOU
Aullville items of June 10. 1 see q mistake, il
not q misrepresentation, OF our people In refer
ence to the improvements of our town. He states
that the ''Csmpbellites lay the cornerstone
next week, Tor = large frame meeting house.
l have lived in the vicinity OF this town fol-
some time, and have the religious
status oil the community, and up to date hsy'
not found any such people in or near Aullvllle.
Would it not be misrepresentinE the Campbell
ties to make such Q statement when there is moi
such n religious body in this community? This
charge is not only untrue, but liable to robour
congregations in. Aullyille Of the honor justly
due them. l hope your correspondent. in the iu-
ture. will give ''hOnor to whom honor - DUE
FAIR LAY
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-06-24
Wseklg gntelli9enter.
STATE DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION
Call OF the Executive committee
HEADQUARTERS OF DEMOCRATIC
STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE: (
--..,,x, Crry Nh Nav SI. 1876, J

HEADQUARTERS OF DENoCRATIc1
STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE. I
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, May q, 1876, }
nv xirtue of the authority vested IN the Demo
cratic State Central Committee. we hereby call a
State Convention of the Democratic party of
Missouri. to meet in the city of Jefferson at 10
O'Clock on Wednesday, the 18th day of July,
1875. for the purpose of nominating a state tick
ct, selecting presidential electors, electing a
new state central committee, and transactlng
such other business as the interests of the party
may demand.
Each representative district shall be entitled
to one delegate for every five hundred votes cast
for Governor Hardin. in said district, ana an
additional delegate for a fractional part thereof,
in excess of two hundred and ifty-provided
however, that each representative district shall
be entitled to at least one delegate.
The County Central Committees are requested
to call local conventions to be held in their re-
spective districts, on Saturday, the Eighth
day of July, at l O'Clock, for the purpose oil
electing delegates to the State Convention 10
avoid the necessity OF proxies, we also recon-
mend that alternates be selected In all cases.
By order of the Committee.
JOHN REID, Chairman.
JAS. W. ALLEN, Secretary.
-
We publish to-day an important de-
cision of the supreme court. in relation
to the authority of county courts to levy
a tax for the support of public schools.
The question came before the court on
the application of the board of educa-
ton of St. Joseph, for a mandamus to
compel the county court of Buchanan
county to levy a a OF seven mills on
the one hundred dollars, for the support
of the public schools for the ensuing
school year, as had been done under the
law prior to the adoption of the new
constitution. The county col decided
that under the constitution they could
only levy four mills, and refused to COM
ply with the demands of the board Of
education. The opinion of the court.
delivered by Judge Napton, refused the
mandamus, and sustains the action of
the county court.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-06-24
Estates David and wyatt stone.

NOTICE ID hereby given to all persons OWING
~ sale notes to either OF the above estates, that
unless the same are paid before the 4th day OF
August, 1876, they will be placed in an officers
hands, as indulgence cannot be given. the money
being needed for immediate use.
june24-4w A. NJ. HARRALSON, Admir-.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-06-24

We are authorized to announce ZACH. w.
WRIGHT as . candidate Tor cons table OF Clay
township, Vt the ensuing election.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-06-24

COLLECTOR

Of Columbus, johnson county, ~ q
candidate for State Senator, subject to the de-
cislon OF the Democratic Senatorial Convention.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-06-24

We are authorized to announce CHARLES C..
rs q candidate for County COllec-
tor. subject to the decision Of the Democratic
Nominating Convention.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-03-10
A BEAUTIFUL LAND.

The aesthetic sense of the beautiful in
man or woman will find its fullest
gratiiication in n buggy ride among
the farms and pastures of Dallas coun-
ty. On every side nre spread out to
view broadly sweeping fields of wheat,
spriDging forward under the powerful
stimulus ola wondrously fertile soil,
aid genial cline to an exuberance of
plenty. In every pasture the rich
grasses of North Texas are unfolding
their tender leaves to be pencilled with
darker, richer green by the bright
est rays of the sun. Buds and sweet
flowerets are opening into life, and fill
ing the air with subtle, delicious odors.
The well plowed fields, rich, warm and
loamy, are drinking in the invigorat-
ing sunlight and mutely waiting to
clasp to their generous bosoms the
grains of corn and seeds of cotton. The
flower and vegetable gardens are in
stinct with life and loveliness. On all
sides new houses, new barns, new
fences are being constructed, improved
machinery purchased, a larger broader
Intelligence developed. Vigorous
health, strong arms, and indomitable
purposes, are the characteristics of our
farmers, and these characteristics win
ia the battle of life. The man or wo.
man that looks abroad over our fair
land and does not feel that hin or her
lines have been cast In pleasant places
need never look for contentn.ent in
any cline, under any sun. The pos.
of this section of our State
are beyond the compass of imagina-
ton, and we can only await the ad.
vent of the coming years to chronicle
The mighty results that must flow from
The great tide of immigration and
wealth that is pouring in upon us.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-03-10

In addition to the above indebted
ness there Is $S42, 2lO 20, issued re-
spectively to the State University
fund aud the Common School fund in
1864 and 1865, which the Comptroller
considers Of doubtful validity. All OF
these bonds so considered doubtful are
now in the hands Of the State Treas
urer. Leaving these bonds out of con-
sideration the total debt of the State
of Texas on February /, 1876, was
"a, 1884 81. On the first of the pres
ent month the bonds first above named
were quoted in Wall street as follows:
Tens at lO3@lO4; tens pensions at,
l02@lO3 seven's gold at, lC54 skis
gold at, 0O@02, with the market strong
and n steady advance for seven's and
tens expected. What State in the
Union can make better showing?
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-03-10

less aud almost lnsenslble, Ammonia
was Injected into his right arm, .when
he revived at once. He suffered re-
lapse, but the ammonia was again sue
cessflllly applied, aud he ultimately
recovered, At liungaree a young glrl
was bitten by,,a snake, and gradually
sank into u siupor. Two hours and a
half after she was bitten amW0nla
was IN ected, Relief was Immediately
obtained, aud the girl rapidly recoy-
cred. A third case happened on the
Acheron, where little girl, two years
Of age, the daughter Of farmer named
DOak, was bitten by snake just
above the ankle Of the left foot.
Symptoms Of complete coma were set
ting In when the ammonia Injected
was used with magical effect. The
child sat upright and became quite
lively. a relapse occurring, n second
injection was made with M great effect
as before, and the child from that time
continued TO improve until her recov-
cry. Another case IL mentioned OF a
native woman Oh the Wlrrega station,
South Australia, who was bitten by n
snake on the ankle. She became un-
conscious, and the surface OF the body
was turning cold, when ammonia WAS
Injected. The woman at once revived
and recovered.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-03-10

THE Radical press are now crying
out for vengeance upon the leaders OF
their party. They are loud-mouthed
in their demand for new deal and a
thorough overhauling from top to bot.
tom. The Chicago Tribune says:
There il no use In mincing matters
now; Nothing can happen, nothing
can be proved, worse than has alreadv
happened and been proved. Much
worse will befall, however, if the Re.
publican party shows any timidity In
going to the bottom of the sink. il il
Idle to talk about the disgrace of ex-
posure TO the eyes of the world In the
Centennial year, for the exposure has
already been made. The way to re-
cover our lost credit is to pursue the
rascais with the utmost diligence, aud
10 iash Them wherever found. Then
the Republican party must cut loose
from all doubtful characters, demand
new deal, and make its appeal to the
country on the basis of clear aud in
dlsputable purpose to reform the civil
service from top to bottom. No half.
way measures will answer now.n
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-03-10

Hostetter's Stomach Bitters are emphatic
ally genial restorative. The changes which
this great botanic remedy produces In the
the disordered organization are always
agreeably though surely progressive, never
abrupt and violent, on this account II Is
admirably adapted to persons Of delicate
constitution and weak nerves, to whom the
powerful mineral drugs are positively In.
furious. That II initiates those processes
which result In the re-establlshment OF
healthful vigor is conspicuously shown In
cases whore II Is taken TO overcome that
fruitful cause OF debility, indigestion coupled
M 10 usually IL with biliousness and corsta-
patton. Thorough digestion, regular evacua-
ton and abundant secretion are results
which promptly and invariably attend Its
systematic use. II Is, besides, the best pro-
tective against malaria, and first rate
diuretic.