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The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-06-22

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The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-06-22

BILL ALLEN is the man to carry Ohio.
The Grange advance. [volume] (Red Wing, Minn.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-27
renton Letter.

TRENTON, Wis.,, Sept. 25, '76.
Ed. Grange Adoance:-Farmers are
still very busy. Flowing is nearly
through and husking corn has now be-
gun and will be in order next month.
Threshing is nearly completed. We
had the smallest average crop that was
ever known, only from 8 to 10 bushels
per acre.
Great excitement is expected at the
coming election. We have from 10
to 20 candidates for sheriff:
We attended the fair held ut Pres
sott on the 23d inst, and enjoyed it
greatly. We must give Prescott credit
for more than meeting the expectations
of the people. The forenoon that we
spent there was somewhat quiet, but
the afternoon amply repaid. We went
through II the agricultural building, and
were greatly surprised at the grand dis.
play Of flowers, pictures, needle work,
and the variety of form produce too
numerous to mention.
The lady equestriennes were GOOD,
although there were but five riders.
Each did remarkably well. Miss Cora
Newman won the first prize, and Miss
Lily Boustead the second. We also wit.
messed lively game of base ball be-
tween the River Falls club and Pres
colt club. The former scored IS and
the latter 4. Although one side was
beaten 4 to |, we thought both did good
playing.
There were some fine stock on the
ground, and we feel proud that Pierce
county can come up with other counties
10 this line. If any wish to know the
thriftness or value of this county tell
them to attend our county fairs.
On our return we came through Big
River, one of the best farming locali-
ties IN this county. Every farmer
seemed we'll to do, having good orchards
and large number of stock.
Again we would urge that island
road and bridge. Look at the large
quantities Of wheat raised in this coun-
ty during the last 10 years and we do
not have the least doubt but that it
will increase as rapidly during the next
decade. Now where is the point that
this grain should be shipped from?
Not Prescott, nor Maiden Rock, but
Red Wing, it being the central point
ana by far the best market. But ac-
cess to Red Wing is, at the present
time, very bad. Look at Lake Citv
and see what she has done to draw the
trade there. The wheat buvers and
merchants have aided in building good
roads in Pierce county to the lake, so
farmers can bring their wheat, &c., to
that place. Now, why can't Red Wing
do like wise? That Pierce Co. will do
her part never fear. TRENToN1rE.
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RED WING, MIMI, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 1876.

Instead, then, Of its being only preiu-
dice which moves us to oppose the pres
ent democratic leaders, every instinct
OF patriotism, every sentiment of loyal-
ty' and every feeling of regard for the
welfare OF our fellows prompts us to
use every effort we can command to
prevent this government ever again
passing into the contro! Of men who II,
we' for sufficient reasons, believe to be
utterly incapable Of using it for any
other purpose than that of their own
aggrandizement.
The yellow fever is raging in
Charleston, Savannah, Augusta and
other southeastern cities.
The "blowiag-out" of the He'll
Gate reef in New York harbor, with
dynamite was successfully accom-
pllshed on Sunday last.
The "robbers" who have caused
such excitement in this State for
two weeks past are disposed of as
follows: Three are dead, three are
wounded and in Jail at Faribault, and
two are at large in southern .Dako.
ia, but closely pursued.
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of people and especially those who
have to buy Clothing, and it is a
question of more vital Individual i'm
portance, because it is one that
touches the pocket-books, and when
ever a good and sure place can be
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intend to spend a dollar for Clothing,
for Men or Boys wear, Furnishing
Goods, Hats, Caps, Trunks, Valises,
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The Grange advance. [volume] (Red Wing, Minn.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-27
It is not Prejudice.

1t is not prejudice that leads US
to oppose the democratic party, but
positive knowledge that few men
who absolutely control that organi-
zatlon are utterly unworthy Of pub
lie confidence. The masses of the
democracy generally are, no doubt,
as honest, patriotic and worthy as
are those who belong to the repub-
lican or any other organization, but
p1ejudices and the force of associa-
ton lead them to abide by their
party, and they have neither the dis
position nor opportunity to form
correct estimate of the true charac-
tiers of those whose lead they follow.
The same thing is also true of men,
bers of all other parties. All of us
are too apt to pin our faith to certain
men, and refuse to listen to aught
that may be said against them, or to
anything in favor Of those whom
they oppose. But let us briefly ex-
anime the records Of the few men
who control the democratic party.
One of the earliest political facts
with which we became acquainted
was, that a combination of restless
spirits existed at the South, whose
favorite project was to withdraw the
slave States from the Union and,
combining with them Texas, Mexi-
co and the isthmian countries, es-
tablish powerful government,
which should recognize negro slavery
as a chiefly important institution.
In opposition to these, the North
had its abolitionists many of whom
also advocated a dissolution of the
Union. These two factions con-
stantly chafed each other until, years
before the war occurred, there was
a widely prevalent sentiment OF Sec
tional hostility in both North and
South. This feeling was intensified
when the republican party was FORM
ed, and every observant politician
could not fail to foresee as early as,
say, 1851 that the slave States
would attempt secession if the re-
publican party succeeded, and that
war Of coercion would inevitably
follow.
Indeed, northern democratic
speakers, when addressing southern
audiences, would, at that time, Jus.
tify this secession proclivity and de-
clare that the South could not hon
,>rably remain in the Union after the
republicans obtained control Of the
federal gov ernment. More than
this, they declared that the demo-
cratic masses of the North would
sympathize with the secession move
nent, and that, should the republi-
cans attempt a coercive war, they
would have first to "wade through
the blood and march over the
dead bodies of Northern democrats'
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HORRIBLE!
NO.. ST..

The great Presidential contest is
at hand. The political kettle is
boiling hot, and that we are to have
new President is, without doubt, a
The New York herald., 1876-11-09
The Water Famine.

In the midst of the election excitement peo-
pie find time to send us complaints respecting
the want of water in the several districts of
the city. The misery entailed by this water
famine is very widespread 0nd threatens con-
sequences more dangerous to public safety
than almost any other cause could produce.
The evil arises from o combination of over
consumption or waste, under supply at the
sources, and an evident mismanagement
of what little water is doled ont to
us. We have repeatedly suggested means
of relief which, although they may not
reach the scientific standard required
by the Croton water officials. have at least
the merit of practicability, and are there
fore worth trial. Our correspondents also
suggest many ways by which the waste of
water may be checked; but although prac-
tical men they do not understand scientific
inactivity or the art of doing nothing. True
enough the engineers Of the Croton Board
are laboring hard to discover means Of in
creasing the supply from the present sources;
but while engaged at this laudable task
the city is growing daily less fit to
bear prolongation of the water famine. It
is suggested by q correspondent to bring
the water from New Jersey, and this gives
an idea Of how the public regard the present
desperate condition of things Let us use
pumps, siphons, pals, anything. in fact, 80
that the supply is increased without further
delay. It is absurd to talk economy to
people who have nothing to economic on.
1t reminds one of the English philanthro-
pist who, during recent period Of distress
in London, undertook to teach the starving
multitudes how to cook.
The New York herald., 1876-11-09

America LIBEILxD.-We publish in an
other column the now famous letter
which produced LAfaire Sommerovd and
caused such futter in Europe and
America Though the French Commis-
sioner, on the demand of his government,
promptly denied the authorship of this
document, and therefore must be held guilt
less of the atrocious ISLANDERS uttered against
the good name and character of the Ameri-
can people, we fear his name will continue
to be associated with this scandal. Now
that we have the full document it is easy to
understand the indignation felt by Ameri-
cans in Europe on its publication. It has
an air Of genuineness and is written in q
careless, confidential style, well calculated
to deceive the public If tho aim Of its
author was simply to create sensation he
has been completely successful but if he
proposed to himself to lessen the esteem
of intelligent men for our system Of
government or its results he has certainly
failed. The only thing he has succeeded in
doing is to render himself infamous, and
though he may succeed in escaping the per-
sonal punishment which public contempt
brings he will continue to be mono the less
infamous because unknown.
The New York herald., 1876-11-09

THH ILLUSTRATED PAPsRs.-We have on
several occasions recently had occasion to
praise our illustrated newspapers. which
have, by their skill and the remark
able rnpidity with which they follow up
and illustrate tho notable events of the
dny, become power in the land. An in
stance Of the quickncss with which the con-
ductors of these journals seize upon and
reproduce pictorially the striking scenes of
the hour we find in the Graphic of yesterday
afternoon, which presents on its first page
an admirable picture of the scene about the
HERALD Office on election night, when q
vast crowd filed the street and eagerly
read the election news on our bulletin
boards. The scene was truly American in
the good nature of the crowd, its patient
endurance of the storm and its anxiety to
hear of tho result Of the elections The
Graphics picture, drawn and engraved over
night and presented to the public the next
day at noon, is admirably done and marvel
Of rapid and spirited execution.
The New York herald., 1876-11-09

THE WEATHER. The approach of another
rain storm is indicated in the West but from
present appearances the depression is not o
very great one. When it enters the Missis-
sippi Valley, however, it will probably de-
velop more decidedly. Rain has fallen over
the territory of the lower lakes, New York
and New England, but to very light ex-
tent The total rainfall of the recent storm
in this city only amounted to 1888 inches
not enough to produce any great increase in
our water supply in the Croton Valley.
Westward of the Alleghanies, as far as the
Mississippi, the weather is cloudy and cool,
with rain areas; but still further west the
temperature is slightly higher in the region
where the depression referred to is now CEN
trail. Cool weather prevails on the Gulf
coast. The weather in New York to-day will
be cooler and cloudy or partly cloudy.
The New York herald., 1876-11-09
Let Us Have Peace.

The Tribune yesterday, conceding the
election Of Mr.. Tilden, made q timely
and graceful announcement Of it's aban-
donment of partisan opposition to tho
new President and his administration.
s'With last nights counting Of the votes"
says our contemporary, Governor Tilden
ceased to be the candidate of party:
to-day he is elected President of the whole
country. Az such, and until he has done
something to forfeit his claim thereto, he
is entitled to our respect, confidence and
support. However we may have doubted
him or his party or his policy heretofore,
let us now accept the situation and hope for
the best" These sentiments do honor to
the Tribune, and should receive the indorse-
ment of the party press to whichever side
attached. Governor Tilden as President Of
the whole nation, chosen by fair majority
of the people, or Governor Hayes in the
same position, loses his character as par.
tisan and becomes the Chief Magistrate Of
the Republic. 1t is the duty of American
citizens and Of the American press to do all
in their power to strengthen the new Presi-
dents hands and to encourage him in wise,
honest and patriotic policy, whether he be
democratic or republican in his political
faith. The campaign, now happily ended,
has been marred by personal attacks and
indiscriminate abuse. Let us hope that all
this will now cease; that the fairness of the
election will be conceded; that its result
will be accepted in good spirit, and that the
next administration, whatever may be its
political complexion, may do the best it can
to make the whole Union prosperous, cor
tented and happy. Let us have peace.
The New York herald., 1876-11-09

OUR CAMPAIGNING SOLDIERS. Yellow
stone expedition has been managed in way
to reflect very little credit on the military
authorities, Up to the present there has
been no evidence of that care and foresight
which we naturally look for in the conduct
OF military expeditions. Nwould seem from
the letter Of our correspondent at Glendive
that the troops appointed to garrison that
inhospitable region are in danger Of being
exposed to the scvcrities Of the climate with
ont any adequate provision. This must be
the result of carelessness on the part OF
somebody in Office, and the sooner it is
remedied the better The army authorities
have no excuse for breaking down in the
work of supplying one thousand men for six
or eight months. 1t is not herculean task.
The New York herald., 1876-11-09

the Senate, who opens the returns, nor Con-
gress, which is required to be present, ever
think Of questioning the regularity OF the
State returns in any ordinary case. What
the State authorities declare as the result is
always the accepted result unless strong
array Of facts is presented to impugn 1t.
The country is bound to regard Mr. Hayes
as constitutionally elected If the Elec-
toral Colleges shall give him q
majority. II, through this regular
method of proceeding Mr.. Hayes is
found to have o majority Of the
electoral votes, he will be declared elected,
unless such conclusive evidence of gross
fraud is presented that his party will not
dare to face public opinion and maintain
the fairness of the election. The question
cannot come up in practical shape until
the two houses assemble to witness the
opening and counting of the votes in Feb
ruary. II Mr.. Tilden's supporters have any
case to make against the validity of the re-
turns they can have no opportunity
to submit their proofs to any official
tribunal competent to pass on them
previous to that occasion, and the evidence
of fraud must be very strong indeed to pre-
vent the counting Of the votes which they
may regard as spurious. Assuming that the
regularly constituted Electoral College in
South Carolina and in Louisiana give their
votes for Hayes, it is probable that he will
be declared the next President. The physi-
cal power of tho government in
cluding the control Of the army,
will still be in the hands Of the republicans,
which will give them great facilities for
maintaining the official result, however
strongly their opponents may think it tainted
with fraud. The country must accept the
official action of the State authorities until it
is demonstrated to be wrong. and the only
body entitled to pass on the suf1iciency of
the demonstration is Congress Of which
one branch is controlled by the republicans
and the other by the democrats, and
which cannot be expected to agree on
question which SO profoundly affects party
interests It is to be deplored that there is
o possibility of dangerous differences arising
between them. If, as n despatch received at
a very late hour seems to indicate, Florida
has gone democratic this grave danger will
be obviated. But the situation is so critical
that it will cause anxiety in oil minds which
think the public tranquility more important
than the success of either candidate.
The New York herald., 1876-11-09
cen from Germany and one thousand three

teen from Germany and one thousand three
hundred and forty-seven from England.
England has not favored us in this way very
greatly since we set up for ourselves and
organized flag with the same old colors
disposed in different way. Although the
fast-anchored isle is teeming hive it gen.
orally runs over to the advantage of its own
colonial establishments; and the cold and
gloomy Canada and Australia have felt the
benefit But the illiberal land laws of Aus
tralia are perhaps producing their natural
effect in increasing the number Of British
corners to our country. People who give up
home want an equivalent in larger freedom
and better chance in the struggle of life,
and they all find out eventually that they
can only get these in this country.
The New York herald., 1876-11-09
The Prudential Election-A Doubtful
Result and Grave Possibilities OF

The Presidential Elcction-A Doubtful
Result and Grave Possibilities OF
Danger.
The returns received since the publication
of our second edition yesterday have caused
such change to come DER tho spirit OF the
political dream that the country is utterly
bewildered, and deeper excitement reigns
than has ever before been witnessed in con-
nection with Presidential election. The
convulsive contest in 1901, when for
seven days and during thirty-six bal
lots the result hung in doubt between
jefferson and Burr in the House of Repre-
sentatives, did not stir public feeling in the
though the permanence Of the government
was then thought to depend on the result.
The non-existence of the telegraph and
slowness of tho mails confined the excite
ment to the seat Of government on that
memorable occasion but at present,
when tho whole country is instantly
apprised of everything known in
any part of it, every great ferment Of
popular feeling spreads at once through the
whole length and breadth of the Republic.
The exceeding doubtfulness of Tuesdays
vote causes wild and tumultuous excite
ment in every city and town in the United
States, accompanied with vague appre-
hension on both sides that they may be
cheated out Of victory fairly won and
corresponding determination to resist.
Public feeling has never been in more in
fammabe state than it is in this exciting
conjuncture, and nobody can forcsee whether
it may not blaze out in confagration when
tho electoral votes come to be counted in
February We barely escaped civil war at
tho time of Jeffcrson's first election, and
there is some reason to fear that we may
now have to deal with moro combustible and
dangerous materials. The state of the situa-
ton may be set forth by exhibiting the
figures, which show how very near Mr.. Til
den has come to an election, and stating the
obstacles which lie in the way of his COM
plcte success. The following table, printed
yesterday in one of the evening papers, will
furnish n basis for our comments -
The New York herald., 1876-11-09
A Few Words TO Mayor Ely.

The trouble with many of our Mayors has
been that they were excellent citizens but
not practical politicians Mr.. Havemeyer,
Mr.. Kingsland, Mr.. Wickham and others
were undoubtedly honest and proper citi-
zens, but they knew nothing Of politics. Mr..
Fernando Wood was in some respects the
most useful Mayor New York has had ; but
everybody knows that he is very practical
politician. Now there is curious trait of
human nature which leads men to despise
that which they can do well, and to prefer
to attempt that of which they know but
little. Everybody has laughed at Rachels
notion that her forte lay in comic acting.
Frederick the Great was an admirable gen.
eral, but he prided himself especially on his
literary abilities, and thought more of the
trash which Voltaire justly despised him for
than of his battles.
We recommend the moral of these in
stances to Mr.. Ely. Some of his predeces-
sors, having no practical acquaintance with
politics, very naturally became ardent small
politicians as soon as they got into the City
Hall, and neglected the interests of the city,
which their knowledge might have fur
thered, in their foolish desire to play q
political part Mr.. Wood never made such
o blunder. Being politician he gave to
the politics of the Mayors office small
but sufficient part of his attention and found
his real occupation in attention to the
citys affairs Mr. Ely is also practical
politician. OF course, he will ettend to the
patronage and politics of his Office; but
these affairs have not the charm of novelty
to him; and, We doubt not, he will sigh for
new fields in which to amuse himself and
himself unhesitatingly to this impulse. He
is a cheerful man and needs amusement,
and he has it ready to his hands. Let him
amuse himself with making our streets
cleaner and contriving that some of them
shall be decently paved. He will find q
lasting diversion for his mind in
Fastening rapid transit When the
company of politicians has made him
dull he will find unexpected recreation
in reforming the management of our docks
If he is bored with patronage there is the
Harlem River improvement, which will re-
fresh him. In short, New York offers him q
very varied stock Of refreshment from the
dull routine of his Office And if he should
really amuse himself TO good purpose dur
ing his term-who knows; tho people may
after while amuse themselves by making
him Governor of the State.