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The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-09-08

Since the year 1863 the Republican
majorities in Vermont for governor,
have varied but little. In 1869 it reached
1888; in 1870. Il 309; in 1872, 1888
and in 1874, 20,32i. Returns in the late
election show striking changes in many
localities. The town Of Bennington gave
Democratic majority of "a votes in op-
position to heretofore Republican ma
jority. that party, in 1874 carrying it by
2l3 votes. The vote this year stood over
200 more than in that year, the Republi-
cans falling oil from 1872 to 467, and the
Democrats nearly doubling their vote
of 1874, reaching from 277 to j4l.
Bennington is the home of the
prominent Republican. Trenor Park who
has been stumpng for The Republican
party. 1t is also the home OF A. T..
Childs, Democratic candidate for con-
gress in the First district, who carried il
by II majority, gaining 33l votes since
1874. The dispatches state that Man
chester and Arlington. in the same coun-
ty, make ashowing OF large gains for the
Democratic party. the vote in the first
place going up from 81 in 1874 to
III. In Arlington the Democratic vote
rose from 102 to lGa. Favorable changes
for the Democratic party are also report.
ed in Windham county. la BrattleborC
they doubled their vote of 1874, reaching
IRON lis to 24G. In Rockingham it wen
from 81 to 800. Vergennes (the creates
change OF ALI which In 1874 did no
poll solitary Democratic vote, gave I,
in this election, while the Republican,
polled only IL more than their 49, il
1874.
Such visible changes as these in a stat.
where the Republican maorities hav,
been almost uniform for many years i
very hattering 10 Mr.. Tilden and hi
Democratic supporters, showing de sir,
, on the part of the ultra Republicans l.
advocate reform m the government.
such important changes have taken plac
, IN Republican Vermont, may we nc
count upon carrying, by good majorities
both Indiana and Ohio:
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hTRIKING CARTOON

The Nicksburg Herald. in its issue OF
the 9Th inst. published striking cartoon
on Grants southern order. The presi.
dent, with pole carrying the bloody
shirt, in his right hand long sword, and
in his mouth cigar, is leading his troops
southwark. A bulletin board behind
him bears the inscription, Another bat
tie Two hundred soldiers surrounded
by ten thousand Indians :" and sign
boards, pointing different directions. bear
the words" South-Iouisiana and
West-Black Hills" with hands point
ing both ways Brother Jonathan inter-
cepts Grant and his troops and points
ktowards the Black Hills.
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DcwOCRArvC NE9ROEs.

The southern press are satisfied That
the negroes in their section are last en-
tering Democratic ranks, and attribute
the large majority on the side of Democ-
racy in the late election In Arkansas To
the revulslon of political sentiment
among the colorcd people. They seem
to I've thoroughly alive to the issues in
volvcd in the present campaign, and it is
evident they will no longer be led by
men who have no further interest in them
than to lead them to the ballot box like
cattle. Although ignorant as far as book
learning Is concerned, many of these col
ored men have good practical business
sense. and soon detect the drones and
frauds i'm their communities. Alter
wears Of excitement and trouble, brought
about by government agents and politi-
cal adventures. the practical colored
man saw that his white friends from the
North generally filled all the political
places. filled their pockets, aud filled
many graves with colored men. and then
either left him alone in his cherries
cabin. surrounded by fallow fields. or
quietly gave up their political convictions
and became rampant Democrats. The
New York World, commenting upon the
negro OF the South, says it is true
THAT the negroes are getting tired of
| carpetbag rule in which they have had no
| share, and of carpetbag robberies IN
which the spoils have invariably been di-
vded among the white scamps alone.
Then. such of the colored people as have
attained the dignity of an acre or so OF
| ground and a team of mules, or such as
! have adopted the prevailing fashion of
working plantations on shares. or such as
depend upon the prosperity OF the native
land owners for their daily labor aHd
daily bread, find that their little profits
and their breakfasts, dinners and suppers
were materially lessened by the bare
| faced thefts OF the men they
helped to put in power. The ne
| gro, no more than any other man,
| is fool when his comfort is d.
rectly concerned. Therefore, he began
| TO vote for the men he knew would no!
steal, and elected the Democratic ticket
in Arkansas. in Georgia. In Alabama and
in Mississippi. He only hesitated to vote
for the Democrats because he had been
told he would be remanded to slavery
whenever they got control OF the state or
national government. But. under the
Democratic rule in Arkansas. Georgia.
and Alabama, as we'll as in Mississippi,
he finds that hot only are none OF his
rights or privileges abridged, but that he
is at once happier and more comfortable.
and that he is safer, both as to person and
| IN y than vvhon tho an1
MClurcs and Bullocks ruled him only to
ruin
The rapid changes among the colored
people Of The South is the direct cause OF
the infamous order that places the south.
ern people in such an odious position
1t foreshadowed the complete political
division OF the colored people and the
downfall of Republican power in every
state in the South.
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ARNANsAS OFFICERS.

The state officers elected In Arkansas
are as follows: Governor, VIM. B. Mil.
Ter; secretary, Benton B. Beavers And
itor John Crawford treasurer, Thos. j,
Churchill; attorney general, VIM. F..
Henderson land commissioner, James
n. Smithee; superintendent public in
struction, George w. Hill f; Judge chan.
Gerry court, John X. Eaken clerk chan
Gerry court, Jonathan W. Galloway. The
legislature being largely Democratic,
will be the means of tossing the carpet
Dagger Powell Clayton from the United
States senate. A man who will truly
represent the sentiments Of the majority
of the people Of the state, and who has
an interest in her political and industrial
welfare will take his place.
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r,,ry Mn NOT r,sssT.

Allen and Goss. the two big bruiscrs,
after putting up 5000 bonds each, as
guarantee against hosiilities in ONO
went over into Kentucky with their ring
appliances, toggery and thugs, drove
stakes and went to pounding each other
In a truly scientific style. For seven
rounds this cheerful and useful amuse-
ment lasted, when the Kentucky militia.
with u promptness that would be COM
mendable in any militia, doubled quicked
from some sylvan hiding place where
they had been enjoying "cawktalls' and
/" straiyhis,' and waltzed Goss
and Allen to the melody OF
brass horns and small drums, to a
convenient magistrate, who asked them
to show cause why they were attempting
to knock The stufling out of each other
on the dark and bloody ground" of
Kentucky. The captain told Goss and
Allen he aud the state would have no
such nonsense, aud requested them to
beware. Southern people he said would
not tolerate fist-fighting. That wasn't
the kind of trouble for them. Alter a
few "cawktails" with The captain and the
magistrate, Goss and Allen and the bal
ancc OF the boys, found an airy and eligi-
Bile spot. when the principals handed
each other few until Allen struck Goss
in a tender quarter beneath the belt.
which ended the fight, but established a
broad field for argument that may last at
least six months to come.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-09-08

N~peelal 10 the 81. Louis Republican,
NEW YORK, Sept, G.-Returns from
Vermont from 100 towns show Repub.
lican gain Of 3s per cent, with Demo
cratic gain of - per cent. over the vote
OF 1874, showing net Democratic gain
OF 80 per cent. in two years in Vermont.
Had the Republican ticket received SO
small proportion of the total vote as In
this election the same percentage would
give the Democracy nearly every state i'm
the Union. The New York Grayhic Ire.
publican organ.l this evening admits
that the Democrats have made larger
gains than the Republicans, comparison
being made with the vote for president
These returns show that the absolute
Republican majority will be less than I'm
1854 and 1868 or 1872. The total vote il
the largest ever pOlled in the state.
Boston. Mass. Sept. 6.-Vermont
election: ls6 towns give Fairbanks 81, :.
OBS, Bingham IL ,568; same towns In
ls74, gave Peck "a ,342, Bingham IL .247 :
Republican gain 1887. First district, i.
towns, Joyce, ll,7l5, Childs G.l25
Second district, So towns, give Denisor
| ii. 1913, Dlckey 4,49O; Third djgtrict, d
towns, give iendee $3.50, Edward,
| 4,3s7 hfty-five towns not heard from
gave Peck In 1874, GAO. Bingham 2, III
| Peek's majority, 4,l29. The returns O
this election in the same towns will b,
comparatively about the same. Thi
would give the Republicans a maiorit,
On governor Of "a ,l6l, a gain of 3 .86
over ls14. Town representatives electe,
are 1913 Republicans, II Democrats M
choice one. Sixty-nine towns not hear,
from on congressional vote.
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WHAT MuSr NE ExPECrRD

What must be expected Of the future
administration, In case Hayes is elected?
Maniiestly the same sort OF admlnistra-
ton that We have had for the last eight
years, for we have the same leading
spirits working tor Hayes election who
have been cheek by jOwl with Grant.
They in the national convention endors-
ed Grant and then nominated Hayes.
lhey do not admit that there has been
any general corruption and hence they
do not promise reform. The progrsmI e
that Morton, COnkling and Blaine have
pointed out. Is a continuation in Office OF
the men who are now IN. An adher-
ence to the same sort Of legislation that
has prevailed. A repetition of nepotism,
gin taking, and all manner of corrupt Oh.
eralions, legislation IN favor of the rich,
more subsidies. straw-bIdding, corrupt
contracts in public buildings and other
public works, wasteful extravaganza. as
In the navy, stealing as in the navy de-
psrtment. as In the Indian department.
wild schemes as In the San Domingo
Job, as In the post-tradership selling, al.
lowsnce Of fraudulent claims. congress
men lobbying, senators buying their
Offices and selling their influence, the
public expenses increased, offices multi
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-09-08

CHARLES McDEvfTT, an honOred men,
Der of the typographical fraternity OF
New York, died on the 2rd inst, in that
city. lie was II years old. Thurlow
Weed, in paying the last tribute OF re-
spect 10 his old friend, said: II have
known Charley McDevitt for tilty-fve or
sixty years. The first tract ISSUED by the
American Tract Society, about the year
lslG, was set up by Mr.. McDevitt, and he
and | worked it off together in Daniel
FanGhawe's office. at No. IL Cliff street,
in this city. lie joined the New York
Typographical Society soon alter 1 did.
| Joined it in lSl6. At the time OF his
death he wa. the oldest member of that
society that had not missed a meeting
for more than fifty years."
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-09-08

VERMONT: OF course. Everybody
knew that the Radicals would carry Yer
mont, and telling the people this TO sur.
prise them il like telling the world tina,
the Dutch have taken Holland. Uncle
Samuel didn't pay much attention 10
Vermont, and he is paying precious little
70 Maine. He is too wise TO waste am
uuniIion On game lie knows he cannot
bring down. And besides, who will re-
mernber Vermont or Maine two weeks ?
Nobody. All eyes win lac concen-
trated upon Indiana, where the Blue.
Jeans Williams is pushing the elegan,
Harrison 10 the wall. Wait for Indiana
We don't expect real downpouring vic
tory in HoosIerdom, but We do antici
pate lively shower of ballots-say any
where from 1900 TO 10000 majority
This viii help us, and make Illinois sur
fer Tnaen hut. even without Indiana
We can carry the national ticket TO
great success 10 November. The skie
are bright. The day Of the Democrat
party L. near at hand. aud then-exi
Rsdicsiism forever. ana enter peace an
prosperity.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-09-08

THf Memphis appeal tells its readers
that bayonet rule in the South Is liked
fact, and advises the people to prepare
and follow the example Of the Democrats
OF Arkansas and preserve a profound
peace. IL the Southern people will take
the advice OF this sterling Journal, the des-
potle order OF the administration must TAIL
10 have the effect intended. treat the
soldiers well, extend the hand OF fellow
ship 10 the officers, ana bes.o~ upon
'tienl true southern hospitality. and the
fangs Of the serpent may be made harm
less
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-09-08
HAYES
T'lI.IlIN

1t will be seen that they claim ne Ger
tain Ohio and West Virginia, neither of
which can be conceded to them. West
Virginia Is doubtful, but the best opinion
gives IL to Tilden. Ohio, Hayes own
State. the Republicans are In a measure
compelled TO claim: but the contest will
be very close, and it may go to the Dc
mocracy. Hayes majority was very
small on the gubernatorial election, and
the Democratic party at that time was in
its worst possible fighting trim. New
York l. classed IA doubtful. but careful
lookers-on give il to Tilden by thirty
thousand majority. Indiana will almost
surely go for Tilden. North Carolina
will be closely contested, but the proba-
bilities are all in favor of Tilden. We
think the following is the fairer table:
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piled, stealing the revenue and devoting
the proceeds for corrupting the elections,
bayonet rule in the South, eternal hate in
the North, the white house surrounded
with thieves like Babcock, the cabinet
filled with men like Harlan. Williams.
Belknap, Robson, Delano and Richard
son. These and all such corruptions are
to be expected under Hayes, for they
have taken place under Grant. and the
same men that have made Grant what he
lie, will make Hayes the same kind of a
president that Grant was. DO you wish
to continue this deplorable state Of
thingsp Let them answer, Seneca
Falls, On. ~ RereiIe.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-09-08

GESERAL JEFF THOMPSON, during the
war actively engaged on the confed
crate side in Missouri and east OF the
Mississippi river. died in ST. Joseph, Mo.
on the 9Th inst. At the time OF his death
ne was in charge OF the Louisiana levees
At the close OF the war he espoused the
cause OF the Republican party, and there
fore estrsnged himself from many OF hi.
old lIiend. and associates.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-09-08

The Democracy Of Massachusetts, nom.
mated Charles Francis Adams for gov
ernor OF that state, on the 9th inst Ii
has been resolved with enthusiasm by
the Democrats of Massachusetts, who
believe they can now carry the state.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-09-08

See aoI,ea tie fruits Of Industry are
gathered far tie "se Of he toiiers, that
they are not ,oasted Ly The figacy
fraud or peeulation Of your public
agents. Cor. Tilden.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-09-08

In Nashville, on the night OF the 9TH,
colored Democrats met to form a club
but were almost prevented by the inter.
ference OF Republican negroes. The po-
lice quieted the disturbance.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-09-08

HEART LEAVES" is the title Of little
volume OF poems, by Mrs. Laura Webb.
lady of the South, dedicated TO the be.
reaved widow OF the gallant Custer.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-09-08

W.. dcaounce the Resumption clause
.f the act Of 1875, and are here de-
mand is rspfal.-No'ionol Demorati'
Pl1tf1rns.
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The Outlook .
lrro,n the Baltimore Gazette

(From The Baltimore Gazette
As the campaign warns up, it becomes
easier to make accurate g,esses at the
probable result. Let us take, as our ba-
can executive committee. They consider
this table to he trustworthy:
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HAYES.
TII.nEN
DOUBTFUL.


We have classed Louisiana and Missis-
sippi among the doubtful states, not be-
cause We have any doubts that the con
sentative Democrats have a majority
there. but because these states may be
carried by Republican frauds and Repub.
lican bsyOncts. In Louisiana the Repub-
Leans have control Of the machinery OF
the elections. Ii matters not how the
votes are cast. they can return as elected
whomsoever they will. In Florida and
South Carolina the same sad state of af-
fairs exists. The total number of cleo
tOral votes is 1863 {. necessary to a choice
lS5. If we are right in our figures Til
den is nearly certain of sufficient num-
Der To elect him. A lair share Of the
doubtful states will give him an over
whelming majority. Besides all this, the
signs are favorable for recurrence OF
the "tidal wave OF ls74.' which will
sweep the efiete Republican party out OF
existence.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-09-08

GENERAL NICHOLS, Democratic candi-
date for governor OF Louisiana, has
quiesed the troubles in the vicinity Of
Monroe.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-09-08

Goss and Allen were placed uader
5000 bail each not to fight on the soil
of Ohio
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-09-08

MAINE will hold her state election next
Monday. A governor and FIVE congress.
men are to be elected.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-09-08

While much may he accomplished by
these methods, IL might encourage delusNe
expect,,ions II withhold here the expo s-
sion Of my con,iction that no reform oi 'he
civil service in this country VIII he com
plete and permanent until its chief magis'
tratc is constituticnally disqualified Tor re-
election; experience having repeatedly
exposed the futility ofself-impoSed restrlc-
tons by candidates or incunoeh'S'
Through this solemDIty only can lie he e.
fectually delivered from his greatest iemp'a'
ton to misuse the power and patronage
with which the Executive is necessarily
cbareed.-IFrom Samuel j. TiIden's letter
of acceptance.
The nobler motives Of humanity concur
with the material interests Of all in requir
ing that every obstacle be removeuto
complete aud durable reconciliation De
tween kindred populations once immature
ally .tranged on the bass recognized by
the st. Louis platform, Of the "constitution
ofthe United states, with its amendments
universally accepted as final settlement
of the controversies which engendered civil
war" But, 10 aid of 9 result so benehcient,
the moral influence OF every good citizen, as
well as every governmental authority
ought TO be exerted, not alone to maintain
their Just equality before the law, tut like
wise 10 establish a cor Hal fraternity and
good viii among cit zens-~whaic'er there
race or color, who are now united in the
one destiny of a common self-governme Mt
II the duty shall be assigned TO me, should
OF fail TO exercise The powers with which
the laws aud the constitution OF Our coun
try clothe it, chief magistrate. toproiect al
its citizens, whatever their former condi'
ton, in every political and personal night
From Samuel J. Tiden's letter al accep
lance
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citizens OF the district should come for
ward and participate In fhis convention
and all its preliminary movements.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-12
STATE NEW 5.

The senior class of BowJon College have Sc
cured the following talent for their commence
ment concert: The Philharmonic Club Of Boston
Miss Annie Louise Gary, NJ, II. Nj. Smith, Will
Stockbrdge and Marion w. Whitney.
The number of deaths in Passadumkeag and
Greenbush will not average one a year for the
past ten years.
Carson, the alleged Oldtown murderer, has re-
Gently been living at Iiampden. Monday last he
decided te move back to Milford, but the citizens
got word of it and when the team containing Car
sons goods arrived they chased it all over town
and would under no circumstances allow the
things to be left there. They are bound Carson
shall not return. The chasing caused great ex-
element.
A gentleman from the town of Limerick, York
Co.. is looking over the land in the vicinity OF
Houlton. in the interest of ten families who de-
sire 1000 acres to divide up and form neighbor-
hood OF their own. which is to be rather exclu-
sive. Should suitable location be found, work
will commence at once.
Mr.. Gent of the Auburn Reform Club Is engaged
in reform work in Casco and Raymond. Messrs.
Barnum and Taintor have just organized flourish
ing clubs in Dexter, Dover and Foxcroft. Mr..
Taintor has gone West to engage in reform work.
Some sailors stopping at the Adams House in
Portland, blew out the. gas on retiring, but the
room was well ventilated and they escaped death
While the Masons were here last week one Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-12
SOldiers' Monument.

SOldiers' Monument.
MIR. EDITOR II have noted with pleasure that
the subject of Soldiers Monument in the city of
Augusta is being agitated again. but must say that
the place for its erection spoken Of by "Ctizen,"
is not to my mind the most appropriate one. In
conversing with comrades of the Grand Army on
this subject, but one opinion seems to prevail.
And it must be allowed that this organization, hav-
ing taken the intisory steps towards the object in
view, the opinion Of its members should have some
weight in the selection of suitable spot on which
to erect monument, if one is ever erected. In
the judgment of the members of the Post, and
think speak the sentiments of all. the most suit
able place is on the triangular spot of ground
formed by the junction of Grove and Chandler
streets on two Sides and State street on the other,
owned, think, by Judge Rice and others. Now,
the plea advanced in regard to the lot on Winthrop
street, holds good in the of the owners OF the
lot above mentioned, and have no doubt they
would be glad to perpetuate their memory by do
mating to the city this beautiful, though of rather
small dimensions piece of land, to be fitted up as
a park, and in the centre Of which to be placed .
monument to the memory of the brave men who
fell fighting our battles. The spot mentioned has
natural advantages over any other in the city, be-
ing centrally located, thanked on either aide by
houses of our most wealthy citizens, and faced on
tive sides by the principal thoroughfares of the
city; it appears to he peculiarly the place Of all
others to be selected for such purpose.
Do the citizens Of Augusta wish to see Sol
ders' Monument placed on this spot, any other :
II So will some move be made toward accomplish
ing this object Will some influential citizen draw
up and circulate a subscription paper, and see how
much can be obtained. and do it at once while the
matter is being agilateds CoMRADE.