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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-04-26
How to Convert Certain Democrats.

The way to get sour, ill-naturod,
cross-grained, eyer-dissatisfed Demo-
crat to say something good for you
or TO offer support for your cause or
your policy, is to say something i'll of
your own adherents. We are speak
ing now of this kind of Democrats
only. There are good, clever, and
amiable Democrats. They are not
all sour. But you can always tell
where to find the curdled Democrat if
You have managed to give him some
convictions as TO what are your own
views. You know what are his by
knowing that his will always oppose
yours. Unfortunately for the Demo-
cratic party the sour fellows have for
many years been leading and ruling
il. They have mado it the aim Of
their organization to oppose whatever
the Republican party championed.
Republicans have of late taken adj
vantage of their weakness. Hayes
was elected President. Some OF his
votes were disputed. The Democrats
claimed them. II the Senate GU. S J
should declare Hayes elected they
were going to make war. He should
never he inaugurated without blood
they said Then plan was got up
To give Tilden chance for the
"eount" 1t was called q com
promise" and originated in the Re
publican Senate, and was reported by
Republican joint committee. 1t
could not be adopted, however, with
out the approval of the House, which
was nearly two-thirds Democratic
The question was how to get their
support? If that committee of seven
Senators and seven Representatives,
each division having majority OF
Republicans, had reported unanimous
ly in favor of the compromise" the
House would have rejected it. The
members of the committee we're
mainly conservative, but there was
one extreme man. He was one who
had stood IN the forefront of Repub-
lican battles from the beginning Of
the Rebellion until now. If he should
approve of that compromise the Dem
ocratic House would not have touch
ed il. He announced himself agains,
it. That was not enough he gave il
battle His opposition was a signal
to the cross grained Democrats to
support it, The result was the elec-
ton OF Hayes. with the consent OF
both Houses of Congress and both
parties Hayes was peacefully in.
augurated lie adopted what is eSli-
ed new policy. lie took a Demo-
crat from the South into his Cabinet.
It was notlthe first time a Democrat
had been made an officer of Repub,
lican Cabinet. 1t was the first time,
however, that his Democracy vas a
reason for his appointment. II Key
had been received into Hayes's Cab.
;aet as Belknsp vas into Grants
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-04-26

ARLINGTON is the name of prop
erty in Virginia, near Alexandria,
once owned by Washington. At the
beginning of our Rebellion it was
owned by Robert E. Lee. He aban-
doned it during the war. 1t was sold
Tor taxes and our Government bought
it in, paying for it S2G,8Oo. It, or
part Of it, was converted into Sol
dier's Cemetery. In one vault there
are one thousand one hundred aud
eleven unknown soldiers whose bones
we're gathered on Bull Run and other
battle fields The grounds are beau
tlfnlIy laid ont. There is a fort and
other L. 5. property located upon it.
\ son of Gen. Lee has brought suit
to recover this property. As we arc
now all for Cancellation and peace he
must be allowed to have it and the Z.
) must dig up the vile bodies of our
soldiers and dump them into the salt
sea if no other place can be found for
them to rest in. Anyhow, we must
have peace.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-04-26

THERE is undoubtedly some founda-
ton for the recent report that David
Du dly Field, Tilden's crooked lawyer
was plotting to get a seat in the,
House of Representatives. 1t is said
that one Nicholas Muller was willing
to resign for 100000, and that Field
was willing to pay the money, which
doubtless means that Tilden was will
ling to pay it for him, if be could be
guaranteed the Democratic nomina-
ton. At this point Kelly became a
factor in the business, andsforthwith
terminated the conspiracy; he would
not permit the nomination of Field il
vacancy occurred. But the inter-
esting question spggeais itself, what
did Mr.. Field, 10 the capacity of TIL
denis attorney. want to do in Con-
grcss? Mil,Oc4kee Segtiael.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-04-26

Republican TICKET, but was holding
the most intimate relations at the
time with the most powerful oppo-
nents of the Republican party, who
poured out money like water 10
compass my defeat, ard | have no
doubt, and never bad, That he de-
sired it.
Though persis.antly misrepresant-
ed, have not troubled anybody
with any complaints, being fully
satisfied that time at last would set
all things even.
Truly yonra. G. G. WAsHBURN.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-04-26

out. The sinecures are being abolish
cd, the desd-heads are being turned
out to grass, and the force is being
reduced TO the exact requirements
of the business to be done. There is
bowling among the professional poll
tieians, but the content of the citi-
zens is delightful. President Hayes
is very strong among the people, and
he has strong party behind him,
for the people are convinced of bis
honesty.
PIETRO.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-04-26

HAYEs's Southern policy has not
been properly explained by any news.
paper We have had an article
pigeon-holed on the subject for some
time which when given will make
even "Old Republican look with
favor upon it. He has not abandoned
Southern Republicans. He has taken
them completely under bis protection.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-04-26

The HERALD will support Hayes
Just as it did Grant. 1t will criticise
his acts and condemn what are wrong
and approve what are right To
blindly resolve in advance to approve
of every act that may be done is fit
ting resolution for a SHRED man"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-04-26

MISSISSIPPI and Louisiana are in
danger of being flooded with unpre.
cedented high waters this season.
Yet there will not be water enough
20 wash away the innocent blood on
their peoples hands.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-04-26
A GENERAL LETTER.
What our Reporter sees In his Migrati0ns-
And what he Is going TO see-Court Matters
at RichIand Center-0ld settlers.

Full many a glorious morning have l seen
Flatter the mountain tops with sovereign eye,
Kissing with golden face the meadows green,
Gliding paio streams with heavenly alchemy;
Anon permit thy basest clouds to ride
With ugly rack on his celestial face.
Why didst thou premise such besuteous day
And make me haTo faith without my cloak.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-04-26

The change in the officers in Lou
siana took place GU Tuesday. The
newly organized Legislature on that
day elected Judge Spsfford to the
United States Senate.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-04-26

THE Genties of Utah arc asking
that the Mormons be disqualified as
Jurors. Now we would like to know
if assassins in Utah haven't as much
right to "home rule" as assassins in
Louisiana?
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-04-26

TaE interstate cole yiate oratorical
contest takes place at Madison, May
10th. Representatives from an the
colleges of !" isconsin, and seyera! ad.
joining States will be among the con.
testants,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-04-26

THE proclamation for the assembl-
ing of Congress in extra session on
Monday, June 4th, will be issued this
week.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-04-26

A LARGE meeting was held in
Yankton on Monday evening ini.iat-
ing a movement TO make Dakota a
Steta
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-04-26
uosTILITIEs COMMENCED.

In the House of Lords, this after.
noon, Earl Derby stated that 1900
Russian troops crossed the frontier
last night. Count Schouvaloff, Rus
sian Am bassadof, in communicating
the Russian circular to Lord Derby
stated that the generl order TO cross
the frontier had been given.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-04-26

A LATE census of the beggars Of
Paris shows that there are over 65,-
900 persons one shalt males, who fol-
low begging as profession.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-04-26
CROSSED THE FRoNTIEf

LONDON, April PA dispatch
from Jassy says detachment of Rus
sian troops crossed the frontier near
Ungheni at five o'clock this morn.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-04-26

Resolved, That we regard with eminent satisfaction
and approval the very able wise and judcious man
agement of the Executive Departments this State
by his Excellency, Governor Washburn, during the
last two years. As Governor he has stood fear
lessly and constantly the guardian OF the peoples
rights, without regard to consequences of himself,
and his Administration will bear the closest scrutiny
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-04-26

PriLce Gortschakcff's circular dis
patch, which was communicated to
The Powers yesterday, stated IN seek
ing to obtain by arms what Europe
vainly endeavoaed to secure by
peaceablo means, Russia believes she
furtbers European interests.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-04-26

ResOlUed That the Republican party is responsible
only for such measures as it indorses and approves
for an honest and faithful administration of the gov
eminent and cannot be expected to voHch for the in
dvidual honesty in all cases. of those they promote
to Office yet. when such are found unfaithfu
rupt, they should be exposed, dismissed from the
frauds and corrupt legislation. Whether in laLd
grants and subsidies to railroads. in Credit Mobilier
in the ma nagement of the revenues,
Resolred, That disapprove and condemn the
recent measures by which Congress allowed addition
81 pensation itself for past services, and de-
mand that the provisions OF the act by which Con-
gressional salaries increased shall be promptly
and Internationally repealed,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-04-26

President Hayes is gaining ground
in this city every day Business
men of all parties are wheeling into
line in bis support. While they are
divided as to the wisdom of his
Southern policy they arc willing TO
give it fair trial, and they all sup
port heartily his efforts to reform
The civil service. He is the frst presv
ident who eyer paie the slightest at
tonlion 10 anti-eleclion promises, or
who ever made a positive attempt
to carry cut pledges. The custom
house is beng thoroughly cleaned
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-04-26
OUR NEW YORK LETTER.

RieaIand Center, Wis, April 10.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-31
THE NEW YORK
TRIB u N e. .
The Leading American Newspaper"
LARGEST CIRCULATION
AMONG THE BEST PEOPLE.

LIT PUBLISHES ALL TIE NEWS.
The servant Of no man and the slave OF no |
party, it can afford to and does tell the |
truth about oil.
lit Is IMPARTIAL AND INDIE
PENDENT. Believing i'll intelligent sui
fragr, il aims to furnish voters the fullest
and farcst information, To qualify them for
the wisost discharge Of their responsibility.
HIT Is, AS 1T ALWAYS WAS,
ESSENTIALLY REPUBLICAN,. 1t may
quarrel in the future, as it has done in the
past, with errors Of Republican leaders or
corruptions in tho Republican party; but 1t
can never cease to be true to Republican
principles, and especially to those golden
doctrines OF civil service reform, hard
money, the sanctity of the National faith,
and equal justice to all classes at the South,
which formed the corners stone of President
Hayes admirable letter Of acceptance.
WITS MORAL TONE IS PURE AND
ELEVATED. The family circle is never
profaned by anything which appears in
the columns Of THE TRIBUNE.
v.-THE CHOICEST STANDARD AND
| CURRENT LITERATURE Of the day is
presented In it's columns, including Cor
respondence, Poems, Stories, and Reviews
from the most talented and popular writers.
Wit Is THE BEST AND CHEAP
| EST FARMERS PAPER PUBLISHED.
| THE WEEKLY TRIBUNE has done more TO
make good farmers than any other inhn-
cncc which ever existed"
vII.-TIiE MARKET REPORTS Of TIE
TRIBUNE are indispensable TO every buyer
and seller in the country. Quotations are
given daily and weekly Of almost every
article bought aud sold in the markets Of
| the world and with uuyorvinp and almost
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-31
Notable Senator's.

The Hon. John w. Forncy, in his
"Annals of the War;" just published
in the Philadelphia Times, gives
many interesting details of men and
things brought into prominence by
our late unplcasantncss. After do.
scribing John Slidcll as o hard
worker and strong hatcr, he pro
ceeds, as follows, to tho considera.
ton of other notable Senator's
His colleague Mt this timo was
Judah y. Benjamin, now q. c., or
Queens Counsel at the English Bar.
What u handsome olive, black eyed
Hebrew scholar he was. When he
spoke secession in tho Senate he
spoke it from his lips aud denied it
in his heart! lie moved through
Washington society q brilliant star,
flashing and dazzling all stiles by
his contagious wit and magnetic
manner. When saw him in Lon.
don, in 1878, although he did not
see me, he WAS hidden under the biz
British barristers wig, and he was
obese, and rather wa,l,lling; nothing
left Of the original Judah but q pair
of twinkliDg black eyes. Charles
Sumner and Henry Wilson were
both in tho Scnatc-very different
men in manner and department.
Wilson was genuine, honest and per.
fectly patriotic. Sumner, with all
his intellectual habits, was fond of
the pleasures of the table; he lived
like q gentleman, entertained great
deal, and went much into society.
Although an advanced Republican,
pleading for the largest liberty, and
insisting upon the perfect political
of the races, he was, in
many respects % diiettdnte, n fine
Judge OF pictures and statuary, fond
OF bric,a- orac, something of an OK.
quisite in his dress, q master of good
manners, and wonderful converse.
tionalist. Wilson, although ALWAYS
clcanly attired, and pleasant of
and very social in his inter.
course with others, was an ultra
temperance man, and most frugal in
his living. They lived and died in
Washington City-Sumncr died ON
the eleventh of March, 1874, in his
sixty fourth year, and Wilson on the
twenty, second OF November, 1875,
about the same age, without q stain
upon their populations - Wilson
quite poor, and Sumner leaving q
small competency.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-31
The Sunday Law Petition.
To the Hon. Senate and the House
of Representatives. in General As
sep,IJu roureupI

To the Hon. Senate and the House
of Representatives in General As
sembly conrened:
g, We, the undersigned, citizens and
residents of Claiborne Parish, State
of Louisiana, would most respect
fully petition your honorable body
to enact suitable law whereby and
wherein all selling, and bartering,
and trading, and especially tho sell
ing of intoxicating liquors on Sun.
day shall be prohibited under pains
aud penalties.
We petition for such q law, be-
cause We believe tho financial III
terests of the State will be greatly
enhanced, and conduce to the gen
eral prosperity OF the common
wealth.
We petition for such a law, be-
cause the want of Sunday statute
has been used by our enemies
to prevent, and has prevented, i'm.
migrants from investing and settling
among lis, causing the loss of mil.
lions of dollars of capital, which
otherwise would have sought invest.
ment in our rich lands, and driving
good citizens of other States from us.
We petition for such o law, be-
cause the criminal records of our
parishes go to show that Onc.haif OF
the crimes committed in our State
are placed upon the dOckets of our
courts on account of the sales OF
intoxicating liquors on Sunday.
| We petition for such q law, be
cause there arc thousands Of young
men and employees, who are vip
tually imprisoned in warehouses
stores and shops, and saloons, who
of right ought to have the freedom
of this God. given day.
For these and numerous othcl
reasons which might bc cited, VT
petition for such n law.
Give to tho citizens of our State
so good and so wholesome law
and wo will as in duty bound cvcl
pray, &c.
We publish the above petition fol
the reason that it will bc interesting
to many Of our patrons. DR.. Johl
w. Harmon, ever prompt in enter
prises having for their object TIT
Improvement in morals and genera
amclioratiOn of his race, leads il
this movement.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-31
Degrading the Press.

And the stigma is not confined
alone TO the unwary brethren, who
herald the watch and jewelry and
organ and piano and lottery swim.
dies They are not all who arc 70
blame, who puff for o cigar or a
drink. This humble, lick. spittle
disgusting "give me your card and
ri take lunch as qnM pro mo- is
nov sufficiently dashed in the muds
80 1t 70 to DC seriously hoped that
we more ereditable of the craft are
pspng with lyssop' for higher
grs<ieA
Inc greater evil OF modern Jour.
nallsm Is the Astounding suspicion
and distSuss towards ali men who
ws|k not after our own fashion, who
bee1 not our individual household
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-31
TO TINE EDITORS Of TINE STATE Of
4 LOUISIANA.

The Louisiana Bureau Of Immigration is
receiving many letters Of inquiry from
various sources calling FOR information for
farmers, mechanics, lsi,sfers, business men,
and caryitalists, who desire TO settle in this
State, or invest capital here. Our bureau
has issued two descriptive circulars, with
maps, for the benefit Of such irr9uircrs::
We have sent of mary circulars, ana
comics Of Louisiana ia IL II, and written
answers in response to letters Of inquiry.
Our bureau has opircd books to receive
descriptions Of lands for sale, propositions
TO lease land, OF TO lfave lands worked on
shares-any propositions that may en-
Tighten the immigrant who wants to come
to Louisiana.
We will record all such descriptions OF
lands and propositions in our books, which
will always be open To strangers and per-
sons wishing to purchase, and these drscrip-
tius will furnish the bureau with All addi-
tionai fnnd of valuable information fol
future circulars, and TO bc used in our let
tiers in reply TO inquiries.
As our board has no funds and no income
except the small amount furnished 10y hier-
chants and others in New Orleans who sub
scribe to assist us in our labors, we respect
fully beg the editors Of the State to publish
this notice, for few weeks or months
without charge to the board, for the benef
of immigration and the State.
| WM. BOGEL, President.
Office Louisiana Bureau of immigration
No. X Commercial Place, New Orleans
| La, October 6, ls77.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-31

cods, In fine il is not uncommon
that men are accused OF disrcputa-
bic purposes, held to account for the
lack of integrity, and even abused
for dishonesty, who do not fully ac'
cord with certain, expressed opin-
ions. /
For instance: We see it advanced
that many of the advocates for o
constitutional convention, are dc.
feated politicians and Office seekers,
that they are Of tho tribe who han.
die not the "ilesll. pots that they arc
the idle, hands.inthe. pocket "Outs.'
That their ar,lOr for the convention
is but another "patriotico effort for
the beloved people--who will make
them money.in.thc-pockct ''ins.'-
That ut morn, ut noon and ut night
they sing:
l.. "My country It's Of thee
Sweet land Of liberty"
Only a Constitutional Convention
Aud perchauce will "sldc iu."
On the other hand, we notice news.
papers, prctentiOus of intelligence
and wearing q semblancc of title to
responsibility in tho "noblest Of
arts" imputing the same selfish mo.
tives to the conventionists; i'm
pugning them with the self sOlacing
sOliloquy: awe are tho 'ins,' and
you can't get us 'out' with your new,
sweet scented constitution"
The one saying we want q new
constitution, we arc opposed by none
but the Office holders. The other
uttcring it is dangerous to try tho
experiment of such elections now,
and mono arc advocating such but
the dcfunct, Observation-Disclosures.
Newspapers Of Louisiana are re.
ducing this solemn, momcntOus
question to this low, contemplate
and niggartlly issue: "iou are in
Office, and arc afraid Of getting OUT
no: "You are 'Out' of Office and are
striving 10 get in!' So much to dc
with tho controversy has this abom
Unable phase, through editorial
instrumentality, as that the frs,
question concerning any new
appcarcr is to know whether he il
an SIM or an "out.'
Our confrcrcs know better than
this. Their good sense, editorial
taste and journalistic ability justly
cntitlc them to higher place in
their useful spheres. Come, gentle.
men, throw away your cOrroded per
in disgust and pluck a new quill fol
our honorable employment! Opcl
, up the doors anti windows of tn,
; time honorcd sanctum and let in til,
,, purifying atmosphcres Of refinement
and good sense where they propcrl,
belong. Come up higher to you
own latitude of profit and usefulness,
to yourselves and to your fellow
man. Write no more such pucrl,
stun, so disgraceiul and so dcgrad
ing to tho Prcss.-Rurdl Times.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-31
THE SUN.
1877. NEW YORK. 1877.

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ing the year 1-77 will be the same AS dur
ing the year that has Just passed The
daily edition will on week days be sheet
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the weekly edition will be n sheet of eight
pages OF the saitir Htmpntions and charac.
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ilnbccllity, and fraud in the admiuistra
ton Of public affairs. 1t will contend To-
the government Of the people by the peo.
pie and for the people, NJ opposed to covr
eminent by frauds in the ballot box and in
the counting Of votes, enforced by militia
ry violence. II will cndcavor TO supply
Its readers-a body now not FAR from q
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VIII doubtless continue to deserve and en-.
JOY the hatred of those who thrive by
plnndering the Treasury or by usurpipT
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people against the encroachments of I'M
justified power.
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