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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-09-27

Senator Bayard in his recent
speech at the New Jersey Democrat
ic convention made the following
telling point:
"When the expenses of this
Government are paid, by whom are
they contributed Look at your
lists and see where your internal
revenue comes from in 1875:
Virginia, s75I6 elo
Kentucky, 1881 600
Missouri, 3,730,3ii
while from the whole Eve New En-
gland States the internal revenue
is only S5,771,014. Upon these
States the Government relies for
the means to meet its just obliga-
tion to the creditor. Are you 80
rich that you can disregard those
figures, and do you wish to disregard
the aid Of your Southern brethren Z
Give to the people OF Louisiana,
Mississippi and the Carolinas the
peace of the law, and they will
speedy join the other Southern
States in q common contribution
that will go far to relieve the pres
ent burdens of taxation, while q
continuance of the system OF the
r publican party will soon leave
the people of all these States, with
out revenue, burden upon the
Federal Government. Why, then
will you support a party who seeks
to array the Northern States in a
body against themi John Milton,
one OF iberty's chief apostles, cried
in his day, what can war but end
less war breed = And I ask you,
what can come of this hostile array
of the sections Of the Republic, this
deliberate renewal of hostilities by
the Republican party"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-09-27

There is life in the old land yet
Besides the startling rumors OF
rows and riots that reach us from
South Carolina, we have also the
pleasing intelligence that the town
of Abbcville last week elected q
Democratic council by one hundred
majority, seventy-five colored men
votingin broad daylight the straight
Democratic ticket. At Kingstree,
where q Democratic ticket had not
been run since 1860, the Dcmocra-
cy won by the aid of the negro vote.
At other places the Democracy
made large gains. There is reason
to believe that thousands Of the
colorcd voters in South Carolina
will vote for Tilden and Hendricks,
and also elect Gen. Wade Hampton
governor.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-09-27

this 10 say in relation To the latters
'croolSedness' in handling soldiers
bountics:
The records show that Hayes
accomplished the extraordinary
feat of enlisting 500 Virginians in
to his regiment within two months
time that those Virginians imme-
diatcly became greatly dissatisfied,
from some cause, at once, and de-
serted 10 the number of near 400 /:
that the discipline of the regiment
was very bad, and that Hayes
caused a boy but seventeen years
of ago to be shot, upon tho spur OF
the moment, TO terrorize his regi-
ment into state Of discipline
Then we have indisputable evidence
to show that this boy had upon him
four hundred dollars, which was
legally his own; that he bequeatb-
ed the money to his widowed moth
err; that Hayes illegally took pos
session of this $500, and its dispo-
sition. Then we have proof that
those virginians were swindled out
Of their bountieis, and deserted be-
cause of such bad treatment. Hayes
and Comfy, who were In partnership
then as now, refuse to explain to
what localities these Virginians
we're credited. We know that
creditsupon quotas were then worth
two to Ave hundred dollars a man.
II is reasonable to suppose that
some one received pay for the credit
Of these Virginians upon quotas
then as the Virginians themselves
did not receive the pay, who else
than Hayes or Comfy could have
received the money?
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-09-27
A Brave Massachusetts Soldier
for Tildcn.

Gen. w. f. Bartlett has, in an in
terview with a correspondent of
the Boston Post, announced that
he is in favor of Tilden's election,
a declaration which will probably
not attract much attention from
the Republican press, although it
is really an important event in the
canvass in Massachusetts,. Gener-
al Bartlett was one of the most gal
liant officers who went out from
Massachusetts, during the war, and
has been in sympathy with the gen.
eral purposes of the Republican
party since the war. These pur-
poses he evidently thinks are prac-
tically accomplished and he de-
nounces in round terms the efforts
of General Dix to keep alive, or
rather to resuscitate, the old war
feeling by such devices as the
"rallying of the Boys in Blue"
which can only have the effect of
giving a good political cover to the
dragooning of the southern states
by real troops. General Bartlett's
detection means mischief for the
Republicans in the western part of
the State, and with prohibitory
ticket in the field, as there will be,
and the nomination of Adams, it
looks as if the result was likely to
be close, though it is only fair to
say that the Republicans are con-
lident of carrying the State.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-09-27
Rctrcnchment Through Re.
form.

The secret Of reduction Of our
present national burdens must be
found In study Of the origin OF
them. They originated not in for
eign war or expenditures for pub
lie works in peace, but in sectional
discord resulting in civil strife, and
growing out Of spirit of disunion.
The remedy is to be sought In
a thorough reunion of all sections,
so that while local rights and priv
ileges are carefully preserved and
jealousy guarded there will in To-
calities be no distinctive interest
OF class, or race, and all localities
will, as matters of pride and in
tercst, unite in common respect to
the Federal authority, which, In
turn, viii, within its constitutional
scope, promote and respect the
interests and rights Of all. This
will insure the practical enforce
ment Of the true theory OF our Con-
stitution, opposed alike TO undnc
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-09-27

Capitalization aud to secession, ana
regarding always the true source
of power, under God, tho people,
who, acting through well defined
methods, constitute an authority
and define the limits of its eN-
ercise. Such reunion once secured,
retrenchmont is easy, not merely
because tho expenses growing out
of civil war, or the apprehension
disappear, but also because the
universal reorganization of assured
moral as well az physical harmony
on the part of the whole world
would save us so much interest to
foreigners, and gain for us 80 much
increased confidence, activity, and
prosperity of our people, as to
mako the weight of our national
burdens rapidly decrease, and
speedily disappear as considerable
obstacles to individual prosperity.
Reunion, hearty and final, once re-
stored and secured, will give us re-
duced taxation and general pros
perity. There Is no other road to
either than through such reunion.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-09-27

resolutions, to give these noInina-
tons an active and determined sup.
port"
"These resolutions" were sent Ia
Mr.. Hayes, who returned tho fol-
lowing reply, dated July 5, 1856,
addressed to Samuel j. Tyler,
Secretary of the American ALI
ance -
81 have received your letter in
forming me Of my election "a a
member Of your admirable ALI
anre. Return my thanks To your
alliance, as l deeply sympathize
with its principles.
IL remain Your fellow 'itizen,
II. b. HAYES"
Now, here is one expression of
the "principles" of the Alliance of
which Mr.. Hayes is proud to be a
member AMI with which he "deeply
sympathizes':
"An amendment to the paturali-
cation laws, limiting suffrage to
persons born in this country or OF
American parents; the election OF
Americdn-6orn citizens only 10 off,
ciai positions in this country; OPP
position to the interference of the
Roman Catholic organizations In
the political affairs Of this nation
and opposition 10 the formation Of
political organizations composed
exclusively of forcign-born citi-
zcns.'
We may add to this that ten days
ago foreign-born citizen of Brook
Ign wrote to Mr.. Hayes asking him
if it was true that he held to such
Know-Nothing views, and that Mr..
Hayes had not thus far deigncd to
reply-or to return the stamps in
closed him for an answer.
And now will Mr.. Charles Gard
ner not give us that vote for Til
den9
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-09-27

The electioneering insinnatior
having been thrown out that Gov.
Tilden had latishly exercised the
pardoning power with tho view of
gaining votes, careful comparison
has been made of the number of
pardons granted by the governors
Of New York for the last 10 years.
Gov. Morgan, it is found, in four
years, issued 315 pardons, or rs "a
yearly average; Gov. Seymour is
sued in two years, 1873, or OIL 1-2
each year; Gov. Fenton. in four
years, granted SAL, or 1876 IA year
ly average; Gov. Hoffman, in four
years, granted 1853, or SO IA per
year; Gov. Dix, in two years, lis,
or 81 IL each year. and Gov, Til
den, in two years, $50, or 65 each
year. The annual average of oil
the six governors was &c, 80 that
Gov. Tilden Is very far from being
open to the charge of extravaganza
in the exercise Of the pardoning
power. Thus are the majority of
campaign scandals easily disposed
OF. Republican journals that howl
about the pardon business, will do
well to speak truthfully.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-09-27
From the N. Y. World Of Sept

From the N. Y. World Of Sept. Z.
We have received the following
letter from Mr.. Charles Gardner,
Of Cincinnati, dated September
ain your issue Of yesterday you
say:
"'Mr. Hayes assures us, over
his own signature, that he deeply
sympathizes' with O movement for
AN amendment limiting suffrage to
persons born in this country, or OF
American parents, and the choice
of 'American-born citizens only to
official positions Mr.. Schurz had
better announce this to bis German
brethren, and prevent them from
being caught with chat, as he has
been.'
~ don't believe Mr.. Hayes over
his own signature, or in any other
way, ever said any such thing. II
you can prove 1t, do so, and make
onovote for your trouble, for, though
q Republican, / shall vote for Mr..
Tilden, II what You say of Mr..
Hayes Is true"
We think that Mr.. Gardner will
vote for Tilden. And this Is why
The american Alliance" adopted
series of resolutions which said Of
the nominations Of Messrs. Hayes
and Wheeler that they were "here-
by endorsed by the American ALI
ance Conference, and that the ALI
anco earnestly advised all who are
in favor Of American principles, MS
advocated and sct forth in these
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-09-27

ment. But you will observe, dear
reader, that the books in Washing.
ton were at the service of the gen.
tlcmen who were looking after Mr.
Tilden's income. Do you see the
pointg'
Just like them. Their despera-
ton in this campaign arises out OF
their knowledge that If the archives
were thrown open to the world
none OF them will be able to escape
the fate of Mcdonald and Joyce.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-09-27

In the fiscal year 1S67-6s ovel
one hundred millions Of gallons Of
distilled spirits were manufactured
in the United States. The tax was
two dollars per gallon. The rev.
enue from that source should have
been two hundred millions Of dol
lars. The revenue collected was
only seventeen millions Of dollars.
What became Of the differencef
Perhaps Abram J. Dittenthoeffer,
the Republican German campaign
orator, who was counsel for the
collectors and whisky thieves iD
that year, could answer the ques-
ton.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-09-27
Civil Service Reform.

The practice Of arbitrarily as
sessing the ofIiceholders TO carry
elections has been bad enough here
tofore under the present Admins
tration, and has caused great scan
dial. But no previous experience
has at all approached the present
disgracefnl exhibition at Washing
ton. On Wednesday last, the Pos
Office Department, now managed
by the back-pay grabber Tyner, &
creature of Morton's, was the scene
of the latest forced levy.
An agent of Postmaster Ed
munds, who calls himself Judge
Fisher-not the former District At
torney-occupied one Of the rooms
of tho official messengers. The
clerks had been notified that they
were expected to pay two per cent
on their annual salaries, and that re-
fusal would be followed by removal
They responded to the tax in the
spirit in which foreigners in Mata-
moras have repeatedly responded
to the forced loans of the bandit
Cortina.
No exception was made for any
class. Soldiers, the widows and
children of soldiers, and others
equally meritorious, were all sub
jected to the Same discipline. Pay
was selected, so that no excuse
could be offered for delinquency,
and the tolls were collected, as il
tho whole scandalous business was
an honorable, official transaction.
A stranger passing through the de-
partment would have n spectacle
not possible to be seen In any other
civilized country.
Every namo on the pay roll was
borne on an alphabetical list lying
before this Judge" Fisher, and if
the men or women did not vulunta-
rily appear, the messengers were
sent to inform them that their pre-
sence was wanted. Some Of the
most needy offered less than the
fixed assessment, but were required
to pay the full sum or to confront
the alternative of certain dismissal.
The browning meanness of the
Matchmaking process was, that a
number OF these employees had al
ready been marked for removal
This heartless and disgraceful work,
which is to extend oil through the
public service, is part of the plan
Of campaign organization by Zach
Chandler, approved BY the Presi-
dent, and to be enforced, OF course,
with the full assent Of Mr.. Hayes.
The money thus extorted Is to DO
used at once in Ohio and Indiana,
right under his eyes, and with his
full knowledge Of the means by
which it was obtained. The pre-
vious levies were sent to Maine and
Vermont, in order to conquer tho
prejudices of Republicans disgust
ID with Grantism, and to bring out
! large vote for subsequent effect
elsewhere.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-09-27
Wade Hampton's Politics.

eff this state goes Democratic, |"
says DR.. Redfeld in the Cincinnati
Commercial, "then there will be a
solidSouth for Tilden, sure enough"
"That is true; but 80 far as
South Carolina is concerned, It is
not Tilden we are working for so
much as relief from the rule Of the
robbers here at home. My God,
sir, we can not stand It'll Our SUBJ
stance is consumed, and the very
name Of our state is by-word
and a reproach. We are in the
gulf Of despair. II the Northern
people-yes, even the Northern
Republicans-knew our condition,
knew IL rs it is, that we have suffer-
ed, and how wo have been robbed,
their sympathies would be extend
ed to us in this struggle. We do
not want to deprive the colored
people OF any Of their rights we
agree to and support the constitu-
tional amendments and turn our
back upon the past, but what we
do want is relief from the rule of
the robbers. To do what I can for
our poor State, I accepted the nom
nation, though I did not want It.
do not want to take part in poll
lies. ! never ask for an Office
But when my people call me, I must
10 what I can for their relief, be IL
much or little"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-09-27

The fact that Mr.. Robinson was
nominated for the governorship of
New York by the Democrats at
Saratoga by reclamation will put
at rest the statement of our OPP
ponents that the Democratic party
in New York is entirely torn to
pieces. Nothing could I've more
harmonious than the convention |;
and this being the second candi-
date the New York Democrats have
nominated by reclamation, there
appears to be more harmony in
New York than any where else.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-09-27

The Cincinnati Eenquirer says
"A newspaper representative at
tempted In this city yesterday to
look into the income returns Of r.
b. Hayes. Collector Weitzel abso-
lutcly denied him the privilege
He said It wac in direct contraven-
tzon Of the orders Of the depart
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-09-27

An exchange calls upon Thomas
Mast for picture Of Kilpatrick's
bloody shirt. Why don't they LEI
poor Pilkatrick alonel If there il
a really sick man in this country II
is Patkildrick. Poor cuss ; he has
ga marster Misty in his chist." He
wants to go home.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-09-27

Governor Chamberlain's ten thou
sand muskets sent to Charlestown
are not of much use. The King
street riot hurt the Republican
cause 30 much that Chandler had
to cry halt to the practical policy
Of the "bloody shirt" In South Car
olina.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-09-27
Hayes a Accommodating.

From the declaration of principles of tn
American alliance:
/. "An amendment TO the naturalization
laws limiting suffrage to persons born I'm thi
country or of American parents"
z. "The election or American born cifi
gens only 10 official positions In this coun
try"
From letter OF the Republican candidate
for President 10 Samuel J. Tyler. Secretary
OF the American alliance, July 5, 1850:
"I have just received your letter informing
me OF my election as a member OF your nd-
mirable alliance. Return my thanks 20 the
alliance. as / deeply synpaihizc with It's
principles. Iremain your fellow-citizens:
"R- II. Hayes"
A gentleman writes as follows to the Ro.
chester Union:
saw in the Union Of yesterday state.
ment 90 the effect that Hayes was know.
nothing during the time Of the native Amer
lean party. IL Is correct, and one that should
be considered by every naturaliZed citizen
and voter in the United States. | lived in
Cincinnati over twenty years, and until ! re-
Gently removed to Rochester resided there
within stones throw Of the Office Of Rich
ard NJ. Corwinc, into whose Office Hayes
went as partner when young lawyer. Both
were rampant know nothings, and n more
tlliberal proscriptive man than Hayes was
not in the order. lie was violent In tongue,
md instigated others more brutal than him
self and more courage To acts Of violence
toward foreigners which at that time dis.
Rrnced Cincinnati. He was not only an nj.
vocate OF twenty-one years RESIDENCE for all
foreigners before allowing tircm TO become
citizens or vote, but he was in favor OF such
proscriptive measures ms would in effect pre-.
vent immigrants from the old world from
coming TO this country. The naturalized
citizen could not have n greater enemy in
the presidential chair than Rutherford u.
Hayes, and no naturalized citizen should
vote for him.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-09-27
state Ticket.

For Governor,
WILLIAM L. WEBER,
of Saginaw.
For Lieutenant Governor.
JULIUS HOUSEMAN,
OF Kent.
For Secretary of State,
GEORGE II. HOUSE,
of Ingham.
For State Treasurer,
JOHN q. PARKHURST,
Of Branch.
For Auditor General,
FREDERICK NJ. HOLLOWAY
of Hillsdale.
FOr Commissioner Of thr state Land Office,
CHAUNCY w. GREENE,
Of Oakland.
Por Attorney-GeneraL
MARTIN MORRIS.
of Manisteo.
Por Superintendent of Public Instruction,
zELOTES TRCESDEL,
of Wnshtennw.
For Member Of the State Board Of Education.
CHARLES 1. WALKER.
of WAYNE
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-09-27

Matthew Kraemer, of the Mich
igan Volksblatt, has returned from
a tour through northern Ohio, and
speaks with the greatest confidence
of the Democratic prospects in that
state. He says that seventy-fee
per cent. of the German votes in
Ohio will be cast for Tilden and
Hendricks, that the personal
charges against Tilden have had no
appreciate effect upon the Ger
mans, while the temperenzler an
tecedents Of Mr.. Hayes, and par
ticularly the aid he gave the wom-
en- crusaders are being used with
fatal effect among the Germans.
Mr.. Kraemer says that if he was a
betting man he would stake all his
money on Ohio going Democratic.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-09-27

The Ohio Statesman published
at the home Of Gov. Hayes, has
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-09-27
Congressional.

For REPRESENTATIVE ia Congress, Eighth District
FRED III. POTTER,
of Saginaw.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-27
ssy Green ~ Wise,

lReal Estate Agents and Auctioneers.
nESIRAbLE PROPERTY In TIE CITY
~ OF ALEXANDRIA AND COUNTY
OF FAIRFAX fOR SALE.
By virtue OF decree o. the Circuit Court Tor
the city Of Alexandria, pronounced IT us May
term, 1876 in toe chancery cause OF Smiths
administrator against Lloyds administrator and
others, the undersigned, commissioners therein
appointed, will, by public auction, in the city
OF AlcEandris Va on TIL u RSDAI, the 9th
day Of July, 1876. ut II o'clock m, in front OF
the Post ,ttice building offer for sale the follow
ing valuable property, to wit: ,o,,o,,,,,
lst. The premises known rs NO. 40 SOUTH
WASHINGTUN STREET, between Prince
and Duke streets, being lot with three story
Brick Dwelling thereon.
z HOUSE and LOT OF GROUND, situated
upon the south side of Queen street, between
Washington and Columbus streets, and known
end numbered IS No. b.
g. A TRACT OF LAND, in Fairfax county,
containing about thirty acres, on the Little
hlrer tulnpiac road, known rs the MILL
TRACT" about nine miles from alexandria,
adjoining the farms lately owned by Messrs
F,sk, Wooster AMI Howard. IL has wood and
water and "A good site for u country grlst and
saw mill.
Torms: One tenth Of the purchase money TO
be paid in cash and the residue to be paid in
three equal lilsLumcuts at SIX, twelve and eight
cen months. 10 be secured by the bonds OF the
purchasers, bearing Interest ~ Six per ct. from
the Day of sale, WITH good personal security;
the title TO be retained until the purchase
money is FUZZY psld, and the property
liable to be rcsold II tae risk Of the purchasers
upon his or their failure TO comply with tho
terms of sale Convcyancing NJ the cost OF the
purchasers FRANCIS l.. SMITH,
5. +. BEACH,
ie 3-eo!s Comm'rs. of Sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-27
Feirfn. CO.. ie 17-w4w Comm'rs of Sal
Ry r. &. Kerby. AuctiOneer,

No 50 King street, Al4xandrla, Virginia
TRUSTEE'S SALE.-By virtue of deed
l. of trust by Robert L. Wood and his wife,
dated on the 9Th day of January. in the year
1871 and of record in the Clerks office of the
Corporation Court Of the city of Alexandria,
Va, liber No. l, page 3l9, the undersigned, rs
trustee in said deed named, will sell for cash, at
public auction, in front Of the Market House,
on Royal street, Alexandria, Va, on SATUR-
DAY. the 18th day Of July, 1916 1T II o'clock
m, the property conveyed to him by the said
deed OF trust viz:
lst. LOT OF GROUND on the north side
of King street, between Lee and Union streets,
Alexandria, Va, fronting p feet inches on
King street, running back TO Fayette alley 81
feet, improved by THE STORY BRICK
WAREHOUSE thereon.
End. A LOT OF GROUND in said city, sit.
uated on the west side OF Fairfax street, 10 feet
and inches south of Prince street, ana running
thence north on Fairfax street % feet; thence
parallel to Prince street Sc feet 6 inches; thence
south parallel TO Fairfax street feet; thence
west parallel to Prince street SO feet 4 inches;
thence south parallel to Fairfax street 20 foet;
thence enst p r,,llel to Prince street 81 feet, to
the beginning. improved by u TWO-STOKI
FRAME DWELLING thereon.
H. %. CLAUGHTON,
ic15 f Trustee.