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Lexington weekly intelligencer., 1877-12-29

Negotiations have commenced between
Italy and the United States with the
view OF modifying the treaty of 1868
relative to The rights and privileges oi
tie consulS OF the two countries.
Lexington weekly intelligencer., 1877-12-29

Work has been stopped on the Cincn-
nati and Philadelphia public buildings,
auL thcr. are runners that the same pol
i.v wi. be pursued at st. Louis.
Lexington weekly intelligencer., 1877-12-29

Perhaps your neighbor is too polite to tell
you so. but still he does not like to loan you
his newspaper. S bscrbe for it yourself
and you will never Tegret It,
Lexington weekly intelligencer., 1877-12-29

Voorhees, will electriiy the senate soon
on the silver question. He'll make some
of the boozy cd dignitaries wake up
from their Rip VanWinkle sleep, ii
such a thing be possible.
Lexington weekly intelligencer., 1877-12-29

\ portion OF the ST. CLAIR county tax
hooks, stolen by the sIob. have been re-
turned. more or less mutilated.
Lexington weekly intelligencer., 1877-12-29

X. c. Times At Edgetield, South Car
ollua, when the news of Senator Butler 9
triumph at Washington was received:
tho cn,ored firpman and other colored
citizens turned out en- m0Sse and waited
upon Mrs Butler. to tender their con-
gr2tulations They were Hospitality re-
ceived. and on leaving gave three rous,
ing cheers tor the man whom radical
senators stigmatize ~ the butcher oil the
colored race.
Lexington weekly intelligencer., 1877-12-29

Robert =. Parrott. the inventor OF the
Parrott gun. died at Old Springs. New
York. last Wednesday.
Lexington weekly intelligencer., 1877-12-29

"The Digrt has 4 thousand eyes,
And the day o4; one.
Yet the ilg ght Of n wboi. world dies
With the dying sun.
The mind has = thoussud eyes,
And the heart but ones
Yet tie light of a whole life dies
When love is done"
Lexington weekly intelligencer., 1877-12-29

4 numerously signed petition is to be
sent TO Gov. Phelps. from st. Louis.
asking him to put the militia law i'll force.
Lexington weekly intelligencer., 1877-12-29
arseklg gntelll9enfer.
COUNTY PAPER.

Gold in New York, Thr. .Sday, opened
a, IO2 IS. and closed a, 2o2 5-S.
Lexington weekly intelligencer., 1877-12-29
THE TAX PAYERS CONVENTION.

The taxpayers convention, which
met at the court house, in this city. last
Monday. was largely attended by the
best citizens of Lafayette county The
harmony and unanlmitv of sentiment
which characterized the meeting, afford
ed the strongest possible evidence of the
firm determination of the people of the
county to adhere to the compromise OF
the county bonds proposed in 1875, aud
to do no more. There was Il manifest
sentiment in the meeting in favor of
passing 4 resolution giving the holders
of bonds = given length OF time to
present their bonds for compromise,
after which time the compromise to
be carried out at lower figure. While
1t was thought best to pass the resolu-
tions rs we print them in the proce eding
of the meeting, still it is unsafe for
bondholders to tritle with the people in
the matter, and thereby create compli-
cations. The major portion OF these
bonds have been compromised, and we
hope soon to hear that they have all
been settled
Lexington weekly intelligencer., 1877-12-29

Senior ZlmacOma. the new Mexican
Minister. does not believe that the peo,
pie Oh either side OF the line want war,
Lexington weekly intelligencer., 1877-12-29

The campaign in Indiana has been
opened ny the appointment of the demo-
cratic state convention for February 20th
Lexington weekly intelligencer., 1877-12-29

Carrollton has. 4 SIS, 900 fire Christ
mas night, Insurance about $l6 900.
Lexington weekly intelligencer., 1877-12-29
JOHN ). BLACKWELL.

Scintlllatio from the indianapolis
Sentin The infamous resumption law
will be repealed. The journal
stands by Hayes.a Hayes by the bond
holders. The doctrine Is un-
limited silver coinage, and uni limited
legal tender. Nothing less will suit In
diana Indiana will roll up
20, 600 ma jority tor the democratic ticket
named on the 2Oth day ofFebruary next.
Thirty seven millions OF the
population of the United States demand
that congress shall pass the Bland bill.
Let Hayes veto it II he dare.
Distinguished gentlemen who have re-
Gently called upon Hayes say that he is
made up of about equal parts OF fool 4.
fraud and hapdoodle. The
democratic party in Iadiana has com
menced organizing. The old fires begin
to burn. The old banners are iloatir &
in the breeze, and cheers are echoing
along the lines Henry Ward
Beecher has come TO the conclusion that
the "wickcd' will not "be turned into
hell" The flop comes IN time to save
j. Madison Wells. Hayes and Judas
Bradley. Blaine has gone to
the Ho, Springs. He has been going in
that direction for several years. If fire
will cure him, he is likely to be one of
the most healthy devils in the lake.
Lexington weekly intelligencer., 1877-12-29

There vii! be meeting OF all those
persons who are interested in the build
ing OF the Kansas City, st. Louis Il
Chicago railroad at Mt. Hebron church.
Tuesday next, January lst. a; o clock
p m A there was misunderstanding
as to the hour for the last meeting at that
place. we call special attention 10 the
f:me-1 O'Clock in the afternoon.
Lexington weekly intelligencer., 1877-12-29

St. LOUIS Times, Dec. 25th: At Post
Eads yesterday, there arrived one steam
ship and four sailing ships, while one
steamer, SIX ships. one bark and brig,
cleared for sea. The jetties speak for
themselves.
Lexington weekly intelligencer., 1877-12-29

A special dispatch from Jefferson
City, to the St. Louis Times, dated the
oath inst, says: The state auditor this
morning registered $l5, 100 OF bonds of
Lafayette county. issued by virtue of \
compromise with the creditors OF the
county tor i much larger amount of old
bonds surrendered. The county is meet
ing the interest promptly Oh these COM
promjsed bonds
Lexington weekly intelligencer., 1877-12-29

Tie Indiana republican state conven-
lion will meet at Indianapolis. June 9TH.
1879
Lexington weekly intelligencer., 1877-12-29

Mr. Mitchell will be present al the
railroad mcctingto be held at Mt. Hebron
church. next Tuesday.
Lexington weekly intelligencer., 1877-12-29
WAVERIy.

We lea:n Mrs. Williams is quite low with
drOpsv.
Mr.. Henry Nye ard his fair bride a.e expected
hOm- this week.
Char;ey smith, of st Louis Medical Collegr,
shows his genial face again.
nr. Bell and lady. from Miami, are spendirg Z
the holidays with j. J. Hall 5 family.
Rev. 5. Ruffn.r's temperance address, Mon
day evening, Was largely attended.
Miss jamie Xviii, who has been in ST. Louis
ior some time visiting, returned Friday.
Mrs McGrew, Pinkie Donaldson, Is
visiting her fathsr's family.
We are glad TO see that Miss Kittie Corder is
sufficiently recovered 10 attend church. sunday
nr sam. Is. Harris lett u few day ago To spend
Christmas nj his former home IN the south.
Fletcher Cowherd, of the law department, ut
the University, and Gill Goodwin. OF the Uni-
versity, r. turned last week.
Misses Laura Galbraith, Mamie Corder. Lulu
McReynolds and Bette Dowdrn, who have been
attending school at Lexington. and Miss Netis
Tucker ut Brownsville, all have come home Tor
law
Lexington weekly intelligencer., 1877-12-29

bill to compromise the state debt at
so cents. and a graded interest at 4, 5
and per cent. by vote of II to I3,
and ordered its transmission to the
house.
Lexington weekly intelligencer., 1877-12-29
WEDDING


There's music in the wlshful ives
Ry which luyed lips AT length confess,
That year. of hoLe have not been vain,
That constant love at last will gain
Its merited requitsl.
An then the strains how sweet anal low
When hearts with mutual fires glow.
Nh-n Guvrring lips confess loves sway,
AMI troth ia fondly pledged for aye,
4; iose'S soft bresthsi recital -
The poets theme WAS Iully verified, we thought
when the 'fuli moon" Thursday evening. prc
goth, rose in all her loveliness and be auty, as
We wended our way to the residence of John T.
DeMuss, of Middleton township, TO witness the
marriage ceremony OF III eir daughter Florence.
On oar arrival We found the p"rIor filled with
beauty and wit. Conversation flowed freely
until few minutes before seven o'clock, when
the parlUr doors were thrown open and all re-
manned in hreaihles silence AS the bridal party
entered The attendants: Mr. John ID. Frisloe
anu Ktuic DeMoss came first, followed by the
groom and bride, Mr.. Presly Fry and Miss
Florence DcMnss, when Rev. Lamar Bcdsworth
in very impressive manner. pronounced ths m
man and wife. Af:sr congratulations. by Ingi-
fatIou, all repaired to The dining room where Il
sumptou> supper WAS served. Around the table
We noticed the following persons: Mesdamss j.
p. DrMoss. Willie Wood, II. ID. Evans, c. {.
Catron, Bette Sparks, Henry sparks. Misses
Allie" AMI Clara sparks, Laura Bryant, Lee Cat
ron, Lutte tntron. Katie bcMoas, Annie DeMoss.
Me.ers. John = DrMoss, &. {. Cutron, Reese
Mcneil, Henry Sparks, John d. Fristoe. A. I.
Catron. John Catron. John Sparks. Willie
Bryant, Emmett Bryant. James Garrett and
VIM y. DrMoss. After supper the enjoyment
continued until the wee sma' hours" reminded
them tn" time of parting had come. May hap
tIa nj ,.f
and his young bride. and sunshine and smiles
always be iEcirg. dining given them bv
I. Spar and lady the next day, and VIM FrIstoe
and lady gave them iec"ption on the 2ith. j.
Richmond. W. papers, please copy.
Lexington weekly intelligencer., 1877-12-29
COUNTY BONDS.
.IecttnE of tho Citizens of the Coun.
" Regarding tho Payment of
Judgments Thereon,

COURT House, LEX, Mo, Dec. q, -
In pursuance to the following call, a
meeting of the taxpayers of Lafayette
county was held at the court house.
Monday, December 24th, 1870:
LKNIsGroS, Mo, Dec. llth. 1877
In view cfthc fact that the county court of La
fayette county, Mo, has made Il levy for taxes,
in obedience to mandamusrs, 10 pay certain
Judgments on railroad bonds, We, the under
signed citIL,ns. request the tax 1-paye's of the
county to assemble at the courthouse Mon
day. December 2ith. lS.7. Al II O'Clock, \ ,
t, secure united action toward refusing to pay
such tax. ISAAC NkALE.
+. NItkARs,
ID GiiDNE.~,
J. HIGGINS,
TIiDS. SHELBY,
HENRY 1. tilILES. T..
JOS. F SMITH,
q i HkKSDpN.
X II SMtIH
Lexington weekly intelligencer., 1877-12-29

There is marked decadence of busi-
ness in Boston. The Cunard steamships
are being Withdrawn from that port.
The company intends in 4 short time to
close its extensive docks entirely. As a
further evidence of the shrinkage in
business it may be stated that. aside
from failures, no less than five heavy
dry goods houses in the city have gone
out OF business within year. In other
branches OF trade there have also been
diminutiDns rather than increase.
Ii George William Curtis will put the
following paragraph from the St. Louis
Times in his pipe, and in the quiet OF hi
chimney corner smoke i rciicctively. il
MAY De- him and his journal OF CivIl-
Zation good II may induce him Z"
think that the most civilizing Of all in
tiGences i the truth; a it would be well
tor many journals which 1y at their
mast heads Lincoln's apothegm. CHART.
tor all-lnaiice toward none" to learn
what charity means. primarily. 10y learn
ing the difference between legitimate
criticism and coarse, vulgar abuse :
"Harper's Weekly, which is claimed to
be "a journal of civilization" after :e-
peating the exposed and exploded false
hoods concerning Senator Butler. O!
South Carolina, has the assurance to say
that democratic success brings promi-
nently forward those who are distrusted
by the patriotic intelligence of the coun
try The country may well pray to be
delivered from the patriotic intelli-
gcnce' that delights in ialsehood and is
given over to lying. Harper's Weekly.
which Is notorious for its malignant mis-
statements OF facts on nearly all ques
tions, is as shameless aud disreputable u
specimen OF such patriotic intelli-
gcnce' as ever afflicted the country
Lexington weekly intelligencer., 1877-12-29

The st Louis Times. since Its reduc-
Its vivacity and pluck. The reading
matter is but little cut down; and the
news is served up in a condensed and
readable style. The weekly has not
been reduced at all, and the manage.
ment seems TO be solicitous that it shall
be leading paper. Persons who desire
a weekly paper cannot do better than
subscribe Tor the Times.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-05-17

The Ed. Hobbs arrived from St. Louis on
Tuesday with barge Of iron ore for the
Top Mill. She left in the evening after
her other two barges, taking the Nail
City in tow to Middleport, where the
latter will go on the docks.
The Hornbrook left for Pittsburgh at
8 p. N. with a barge OF pig iron.
The Granite State passed up at noon
yesterday.
The Science left for Parkersburg at her
usual hour yesterday. The Ragon will
resume her trips on Saturday morning.
The Express passed up about 4 A. NJ.
with fine trip. She will pass down this
evening with an excursion party.
The Emma Graham is due this morn.
ing, en- route from Pittsburgh to Cincin.
natl.
Last night the marks indicated Z feet
and falling.
The Carrie Brooks passed down yester.
day at 4 P. NJ, en- route for Zanesville.
There will be no Parkersburg boat this
morning.
lBy Telegraph
PITTSBURGH, May lG.-Riyer 4 feet,
and falling. Weather clear and warm.
MEMPHIS, May 16.-River 20 feet 4
inches and falling. Weather clear; mer.
curry So. Departed-Hard Cash, White
river; Tale, St. Louis; Thompson Dean,
Cincinnati.
EVANSVILLE, May 16.-Weather clou.
dy; mercury G40. River 10 feet. Up
Idlewild, Smith. Overwhelming Star.
Business dull. The Damsel with Dan
Rice's circus lett for the Wabash river
to-day.
LOUISVILLE, May l6.-River falling, 0
feet l inch in canal. Warm.
ST. LOUIS, May 1G.-Arrived-War
Eagle, st. Genevieve, Vicksburg; Lady
Lee, Peoria. Departed-War Eagle,
Keokuk; Lady Lee, Peoria; Red Wing,
St. Paul; Kinney, Kansas City. River
risen l foot and rising.
EVANSVILLE, May 16.-Arrived--Sil-
yerthorn, Nashville, with light trip.
NEW ORLEANS, May 16.--Arrived--
Baker and bargeS, St. Louis. No dc.
partures. Clear and warm.
CINCINNATI, May 16.--Riyer 10 feet 8
inches and falling. Warm and partly
cloudy. Arrived-Nashvillc, Tennessee
river; Laura L. Davis, St. Louis; J. D.
Parker, Memphis; Mary Houston, New
Orleans. Departed-Cons: Millar, Mem.
phis; Chas. Morgan, New Orleans.
CARo, May MISUNDERSTANDING City,
New Orleans; City Of Helena, St. Louis.
Departed-Hickory, Ohio river; Future
City, ST. Louis. River 80 feet 8 inches
and rising. Cloudy; mercury 7S'.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-05-17

STOLEN GooDs REcovERED.-Jo. Dixon,
aminer employed at Heatherington's coal
works, was in town on Saturday night
last, and succeeded in getting his hide
pretty well soaked with cheap whisky
before he started for home. Albert Price
followed him across the Island, and watch.
ing his opportunity snatched from his
arms bundle containing pair OF pants
and vest which he had just purchased.
Price took the goods to an employe OF
Armstrong, Coen & Co., and sold them
for 81 90, and they were yesterday recov.
cred by Dixon, who came up to the city
for the purpose. Price was yesterday
morning sent up for thirty days for dis.
orderly conduct and at the expiration OF
his time will be held to answer Dixon's
charge.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-05-17


INTERESTING TO CIGAR DEALERs.-We
quote from the Revised Statutes OF The
United States, Sec. 3,406:
"Whenever any stamped box contain.
ing cigars, cheroots, or cigarettes, is
emptied, It shall be the duty OF the per.
son IN whose hands the same IS to destroy
utterly the stamp thereon. And any per.
son who willfully neglects or refuses 30
to do shall, for each such offence, be fined
not exceeding fifty dollars and imprison-
ed not less than ten days nor more than
Fix months. And any person who fraud.
ulently gives away or accepts from an.
other, or who sells, buys, or uses for
packing cigara, cherools, or cigarettes,
any such stamped box, shall for each
such offence I've fined moi exceeding one
hundred dollars and be imprisoned not
more than one year. Any revenue officer
may destroy any emptied cigar.bex upon
which a cigar stamp is found"
The above law is not, it seems, general.
ly understood, and as the Collector Of the
Internal Revenue intends to enforce it,
those interested should take notice.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-05-17

Coop ADvICE.-Now Is the time OF
year for Pneumonia, Lung Fever, &c.
Every family should have bottle Of
BoscnEE's GERMAN SYRUP. Don't al.
low for one moment that cough 10 take
hold Of your child, your family or your
self. Consumption, Asthma, Pneumonia,
Group, Hemorrhageg, and other fatal dis.
eases may set in. Although it ia true
GERMAN SYRUP is curing thousands Of
these dreaded diseases, yet ills much bet
ter to have it at hand when three doses
will cure you. One bottle will last your
whole family winter and keep you safe
from danger. II you are consumptiye,
do not rest until you have tried this rem.
edy. Sample bottles 10 cents. Regular
size rs cents. Sold by your Druggist.
Wholesale agents, Logan, List & Co., and
Laughlin Bros, & Co. eod&w
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-05-17

A HARD SCHELL.-John Schell, who
lives somewhere in the vicinity Of the
city prison, has been on a big spree ever
since he gained asuit against the city for
damages, on account otinjurics inflicted
upon his child by the blasting operations
in progress a: the prison. John was
very abusive 10 his family, and his wife
was compelled to appeal 10 the authorities
for protection. Upon this SchelI took
refuge in his carpenter shop, and locked
himself in. Officer Bogard was on the
watch for him, however, and nabbed him
last night as he lcfthis fortress for fresh
supply Of liquor. He was locked up in
the cooler, and will rise and explain be-
fore Judge Cranmer this morning.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-05-17

PERSONAL PoINrs.-Mr. Will. Bickel, q
fOrmerWheeling boy, now located in Pitts
burgh, is spending n few days with
friends in the city. Will. looks as il the
coal dust ofthe Smoky City" agrees with
him.
The family Of Mr.. Isaac Copeland, for.
merly employed at tue Belmont Mill
started yesterday morning 10 join him in
Kansas.
Hon. Campbell Turr, Of Brooke, ia In
town.
Revs. Armstrong and Jackson, Of ST.
Matthews, are attending the Episcopal
Council in session at Stanton, Va.
Judge Jackson and wife have returned
to Petersburg.
Mr.. The. Darrah has returned from hii
Southern trip, bringing with him bride
Mr.. Conrad Aul Is delegate from this
city to the German Catholic Union
which meets at Cleveland next week.
Mr.. John Butterfeld, the brewer, is
temporarily sojourningin Baltimore.
Judge Thompson is absent at Staunton
Va, attending the Episcopal Council,
Jos. Steger, Fred. Nolte, Conrad Yahn
and others will attend the German Cath.
olic Union at Cleveland next week.
Justice Hamilton is installed in ustice
McCormick'a old Office, on 2lst street.
aud ready to administer the lay to his
constituents.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-05-17

NOZZLE AND CuSNHGHAM.-Mr. I'll,
Noble, who, in company with Mr.. James
Cunningham, jun, has been introducing
the Murphy temperance movement in
the interior, was called home day or
two since by sickness in his family.
Messrs. Cunningham and Noble were
very successful in their work, During
the four weeks Of their absence they held
meetings in number Of towns in this
State and Eastern Ohio, and secured sew.
eral thousand signatures to the Murphy
pledge. Mr.. Cunningham is now at New
Athens, Ohio, and will shortly go 10 Jack.
sonville. The two have some seven OF
eight invitations on hand to visit other
towns.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-05-17

TmcKY TRAlpa - The beautiful
sprlngtime, which melloWs the heart Of
the average man and makes him feel
kindly disposed toward all his fellows,
seems to Gil the soul Of the tramp with
the doubly.reiined essence Of cussedneas.
Give tramp liberty and be exercises II.
cense display your confidence and he
will betray Il without scruple. These
reflections are prompted by storiea which
reach the reportorial ear, with reference
to the reprehensible conduct Of these tray.
cling nuisanceB.
Some two years ago Council took into
consideration the tramp nuisance, 4 host
ofWhom at that time threatened 10 sweep
down upon this unhappy city. 1t was
finally determined TO utilize the muscle
Of the nomads, by compelling them to
work upon the stone pile, in return for
bed and board at the work house." for
that purpose created and supported. The
motto was mo workee, no eatee." This
plan has had fair trial and, in the opin'
ion Of those who know most about 1t, ii
has not proved very great success. We
refer only TO the prison so for as It relates
to the proper disposition Of tramps. Now
that warm weather Is approaching, when
they can loaf around out doors without
freezing, the tramps are so refractory and
treacherous that no work can be got out
Of them. Now il is manifest outrage
on the taxpayers Of the city, to be com.
PEELED to support these lazy williams in
their idlenesS. The city can much better
afford to pay honest laborers a dollar a
day, than to keep up soup house Tor the
convenience Of wandering beggars.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-05-17

EXPLOSION OF AN ESGIHE ON THE
CENTRAL ONO RoAD.-The boiler Of en-.
glne No. 49,, on the through freight
East, Central Ohio Division Of the B. Il
0. road, exploded about 5 o'clock yester-
day morning near Campbells Station,
killing the brakeman, Ira Bell, and bad.
ly scalding the fireman.. a Mr.. Baldwin,
Of Newark, Ohio, who will not live. The
engine was bruised somewhat about The
head, but not seriously. Mr.. Bell, the
brakeman, was cut almost to pieces. The
train was running atthe time.