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National Republican., 1877-12-20

and gives warning that Democrats who
assist Republicans in averting in, estiga-
ton will find their positions made very un-
comfortable, Now, II Is too bad that we are
Obliged to set our neighbor right daily. If
the Post had read the record of proceedings
on last Friday and Saturday 1t would have
ascertaincd that its Democratic friends
were already impressed with the impor-
tance of reopening the flood-gates of In
vestigation. In Fact, II is their only stock
in trade. They are convinced thnt they
cannot compete with the Republicans in
Legitimate legislation. Hence they try to
divert attention from their failures in that
regard by singing mud under the guise of
investigations.
There is, therefore, no danger of any
Democrats assisting Republicans to avert
investigation. In truth, tho Republicans
do not ask any such assistance. They have
never objected to legitimate investigation
What they do object TO is the opening up of
political sewers, not for an honest, legiti-
mate purpose, but to create stencil in the
nostrils Of honest men. The Republican
party has never shrunk from investigating
its own members when probable cause was
shown. Let the Democrats show probable
cause in any given direction, and Rcpubli-
cans will not put pebble in the way of the
fullest, freest, and most searching inquiry
But they have too much respect for the
committees of the House to permit them to
be mado mere mud-machines without q
protest. But as for Democrats helping Re-
publicans, what nonsensel Why, the Post
don't know its own party as well as we DO
Whoever heard of Democrat disobeying
the crack of the party LASH ? He may squirm
and kick little, but he is invariably brought
down to obedience And has not the party
lash been cracked, and has not the Demo-
cratic fiat gone forth, that there must be
these investigations? What Democrat will
dare say nay? We fear that among the
multitude of other things the Post must
learn an important one is the nature of the
Democratic beast as he develops in Con-
gress. n
National Republican., 1877-12-20
VAL REPUBLICAN THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 1s77.

ncnss concern to us, and 70 all the people
Of tho country, that the Government shall
not be turned into an engine of oppression,
and, at all events, that Secretaries Of the
Treasury and other public functionarics
shall be made to understand that person
does not lose his right TO common justice
and ordinary good faith by becoming q
creditor of the Government, even though he
becomes such without his own consent, by
the act of Providence, or the Illegal conduct
of the Governments own agents, and though
he may not be fortunate enough to be the
holder of any of the sacred Government
securities"
National Republican., 1877-12-20

ACCORDING to the Washington REPUBLICAN,
the Democratic Mr.. KEY is much less OBJ
jectiosable member Of HAYES Cabinet than Is
Mr. EvARTs or Mr.. ScHURz. In other words,
II is a much smaller political oiiense to oppose
the Republican party as a whole than to OPP
pose only the CoSKLrNG part of it.-Bggdlo
Express.
Mr.. KEY has always been Democrat.
He was so when he was fighting to destroy
the Government. He was 80 when he was
in the Senate. He is so now when he is O
minister in q Republican Administration.
Hence we know where to find him, and we
have higher respect for him than for one
who Is neither hot nor cold" but half
snd-half Republican. We object to the
policy that placed him in the Cabinet, most
decidedly.
National Republican., 1877-12-20

THE New York Tribune says that some pub.
licist who hss examined the now constitution
of Georgia, as prepared by Mr.. ROBERT
TooMBs, discovers that 1t may leave tho State
without Governor; that it does reduce the
number of Congressman in the delegation,
and that its grip on the railroads is rather
feebler than was intended. These, however,
are matters of minor moment. The vital arti.
Gle in the organic law, which was framed to
exclude tho States creditors from the courts
where they ought to expect justice, appears to
beimpregnable.
National Republican., 1877-12-20

DoEs the Buffalo Express think that per-
sonal prejudice is n very safe light by which
TO guide its steps over the pathway of poll
tiCsr We have noticed its course of late
with some regret, for We hold feeling of
parental regard for its character and useful
ness But We cannot accord to it cheerful
appreciation in its spleeny treatment of Sem
ator CoNKLTNG, simply for the reason, as 1t
appears 10 rs, that its Republican cotempo-
rary, tho Commercial Adrertiser, has long
shown partiality for him. SO long as the
Senator has proven himself to be q true ex-
ponent of Republican principles and q firm
defender OF the Republican faith, 1t Is not
presuming too much TO suppose that both
Republican journals in the city of Buffalo
would sustain his efforts with fidelity. On
the silver question the Express, with its city
cotemporary, has taken the side that must
fsil.
The country needs the silver dollar of our
fathers II Is honest money. II will aid
resumption. II will break up tho specula-
tion in gold. II wills swell tho volume OF
coin, and float tho business of the country
over the bar that 1t at present rests upon in
helpless inactivity. To decry silver coin OF
honest value with gold of the same denomi-
nation Is TO do wrong to the general bust
ness interests Of the country.
National Republican., 1877-12-20

THH New York Tribune seems to have lost
faith in the much vaunted honor of tho South
crn States which we were assured at the close
of tho rebellion had been saved, though all clsc
was lost when 1t says that tho Tennessee Leg
islature has already scaled down tho principal
Of the State debt fifty per cent, and the inter-
est thirty-thrce per cent, and refuses to accept
the coupons for taxes. As soon as the bloated
holders of these insecurities arc frightened
into compromising" at that figure, the sover-
eign State will probably scale in q little deep
er Tennessee hasn't yet fairly warmed up
to the great work of readjustment.
National Republican., 1877-12-20

II you will only treasure up our instructions,
you will be benefited. We point out these or.
rors in kindness and lovo. We want 10 see you
get along. You Rave great advantages In being
young, healthy and vigorous, and, IL you will
only be attentive and studious, you may, az a
kind Providence spares your life 30 long) be
able to deal intelligently with Congressional
affairs by the fall Of 1870, when the Republi.
cans will relieve your party Of the RESPONSE
bility for the legislation of the House of Rep,
resentatiyes M
National Republican., 1877-12-20

DEMooRATIc authorities are sure the Re-
publican leaders are solid against the Prssi-
dent, and the President is determined not to
give in," and are rubbing thcir bands with
which will result only in gain for the Demo-
cratic party. Perhaps they will not be dis
appointed, but many likely" egg has failed
to produce any chicken whatever The Demo-
cratic party Il liable to need good many
things more beneficial than Republican
quarrel to enable il to bear the burden of a
solid South, eager for subsidies and repudia
tion. The Republican party has always been
able to thrust its quarrels into the background
when tho time came for stand-up tussel with
the enemies of the Government, and 1t will
be able to do II again.
National Republican., 1877-12-20

THE indianapolis Journal warns President
HAYES that if he declines to advise freely
with Republicans he may wake up some
fine morning and find himself without Or
ganizcd support in Congress. The Journal
says the President is good Republican, but
he is neither good enough nor great enough
to be able to administer this Government
without party.
National Republican., 1877-12-20

THE Burlington Hd~keye says at is the
same old crack of the slave-driver's whip.
The rebel Gen. GORDON proposes to shoot
one more Union man before closing up the
bloody chasm. But then, as the President
assures us, the South is being rapidly con-
ciliatetlr
National Republican., 1877-12-20
TIE Cleveland (Ohio) Herald indulges

TIE Cleveland (Ohio) Herald indulges
the following wholesome advice to the
President under existing circumstances:
Never before did President receive such
. mortifying rebuff from his own party. II
ought to teach Mr.. HAYES n lesson from which
he can profit in the future. He must realize
by this time that his only safety il In strict
adherence to his own avowed principles in re-
lation to appointments and removals Every
departure from them has brought him no end
of trouble As for the minor lessons of the do.
feat ono is that in the deep game Of practical
politics Mr.. EvARTs Is no match for Mr..
CoNKLING. and had better risk no further en-.
counters with such an antagonist; another Is
that the Democratic Senators are uncertain al
lies, upon whom 1t is folly to rely and u third
Is that when such a thing rs removing power
full officials Is to be done, ''t'wero well twere
done quickly Dilly-dallying and inconsis-
tcncy are at the bottom Of this overwhelming
disaster TO the Administration.
National Republican., 1877-12-20

GATHER together as you best can, without
the exercise Of much Judgment or discrimi-
nation, coyey of editors and reporters, no
matter if they have served q short time on
score of other journals, for that gives them
versatility of experience-who have q
natural gift at using expletives to an extent
that would drive a tish-woman from her
stall-who can sling dirt like coal-heaver
and swear liko a trooper-who, being berclt
ofprinciple and refinement themselves, have
no respect for ii in others-arm each with
q pair of scissors, paste-pot, and an un-
bridled pen-then with few type and
printing press, you have an outfit for first
class Bourbon Democratic journal. And
should such an outfit prove inefficient
pecuniarily, then grind the printer boys
down to the lowest point of starvation re-
ward, and perhaps the thing may be mads
to so. II
National Republican., 1877-12-20

This Office has an extensive Job Printing
Establishment, atwhich all kinds of holi-
day job printing can DO executed in the
very best styles, on short notice, and on the
most favorable terms. Give IL o trial
National Republican., 1877-12-20

Y OUR reliable Democratic neighbor talks
about "ths subcommittee Of the House Com
mittee on Naval Appropriations" No such
committee exists. There is q subcommittee
of the regular appropriation committee which
has naval appropriations in charge. Overhaul
your committee list and, when found, turn
down the loaf We are patient teachers, aud
National Republican., 1877-12-20

THE Philadelphia Conference of Baptist
ministers on Monday passed resolutions calling
on their brethren aud suggesting to tho Presi-
dent of the United States the propriety of
setting aside day of prayer for the restora-
tion Of prosperity to the country. Considering
into whose hands tho country seems In danger
of falling, it looks very much as though only
Divine interposition would save u.s.
National Republican., 1877-12-20

THE gold ring of Wall street is greatly
excited over the announcement that the
President is to celebrate silver wedding.
They think he is going back on his message.
National Republican., 1877-12-20

ONE of the Senators who supports the
President says ''the trouble with him is that
he won't either fight or compromise" He is
only amiably stubborn
National Republican., 1877-12-20

"oLD malignant" is very good for new
beginner. Try again.
National Republican., 1877-12-20

4 THE Pos thinks that the Domocratic
Congressman will come back in January
impressed with the importance of adopting
the resolution for wholesale investigations,
National Republican., 1877-12-20

WALKING adyertisements-every man. woman
aud child who has once tried DR.. Bulls Cough
syrup cannot say enough In Its praise. and this is
tho reason why Its sale Is constantly increasing.
National Republican., 1877-12-20
DIED.

HICREY'-On December 10, 1877, PATRICK FRAN
CTS HICKEY, In the twent v first year of his age.
Funeral from the residence OF his parents all North
Cnrolina avenue, to st. Peters Church, on Friday
morning Mt nine o'clock. +s
HOEsTER.-on the 18th Of December 1877. at Lao
o'clock u. in., OF Group, ALEXANDER HOLSTER, be-
loved son OF August and Adelheii IIoester aged
three years eleven months and twenty nine days.
SCHAFFER-On the nth of December. lE7, nt
nine n M, GEoRaE y. SCHAFFER. son Of q. y. and
sophie Sohafer, aged three years four months and
seventeen days.
National Republican., 1877-12-20

Sir. N. ID. FUaITT Is Agent for the receipt
Of Advertisements aud subscriptions for this
Paper, ms well rs for the Collection of Ac-
counts.
Mr.. ID. II McCLEILAND Is also authorized
To solicit Advertiseme
National Republican., 1877-12-20

All communications designed for publication
should be brief plainly Wrten and only upon one side
of the paper. Communications undccompdnied By The
name Of Ne author not socitoi md rl neither b
.tud returned Rejected mdnuscript vl not be "a.
turned nor pressrcd. The croWded state Of our COL
umns during he session Of Congress ,cR preclude u
Insertion u long articles.
National Republican., 1877-12-20
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THURSDAY DECEMBER 90 ISL.
National Republican., 1877-12-20

TNoR sALE-sTocR, GOODWILL AND FIX
IL tTes OF Sampls Room Al COL o street northwest
ApRE!0 o,o ron, SgihhihtM ~, IIGKsSoN
National Republican., 1877-12-20
MARRIED.

MARRIED.
FATRBROTHER-CLARKE Is is7
by Rev. DIR. Steele, At the rcsiience OF the fride
mother, FRANK L. FAIRBRorHER. Of Detroit, Mich
TO FANNIE A. CLApRE, of Washington, ID. q.
detroit papers please copy.l .
National Republican., 1877-12-20
SPECIAL NOTICES.

elg- THE CoRcoRAN GALLERY or1ARf
49, Will be open on THURSDA Y EVENING,
mo thereafler from iyht 10 ieno clock Admission
ten oenb. desIs.
National Republican., 1877-12-20

RSBs MEDICAL SOCIETY OF THE DISTRICT
BS OF Colnmbia.-The anniversary meeting
Will be held Thursday evening, December 20, at u
o'clock, In Marlns Hall. street, between Ninth and
darnett The profession and public cordially in.
ylted. J. NJ TONER, M. D.,
4a.| T. &. SMITH, NJ. d.,
National Republican., 1877-12-20

ssNOW II THE TIME TO SELL LADIES
~ Gents and Children's Cast on Wearing Ap
parel, Boots. shoes, &c. nt extraordinary high cab
prices Al "JUSTH's Old stand,n No. si9 d street
tended 10. nepIfV
National Republican., 1877-12-20
ROOMS FOR RENT.
FOR SALE.

II NUE. oC2.3nis
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-10-18
RING OS1RACISM.

EDITOR ADVANCE: The journal says
that Mr.. Walker was defeated in the
republican convention, "by the trickery
and chicanery of A. P. Miller, and by
treachery On the part of Mr.. Bryan.''
Now, the facts are that Mr.. Bryan
was elected as a delegate to that con-
vention by the people of Grand Prairie,
in accordance with his own best judy
ment in selecting candidates. If in do
ing so, lie did not support Mr.. Walker
there is no reason WHY he should be
censured. He had a perfect right to
exercise the right of an American cit
izen and vote for the man of his own
choice.
Every man that dares to act indie
pendently, either in convention or at
the polls, is (if it does not accord with
the Ring programmed accused of treacll-
cry. Thus, Mr.. Walker was defeated
in the Republican convention by
"treachery." Again, he was defeated
by ''treachery" in the Democratic con-
vention, and if he should happen to be
defeated (as he undoubtedly will be, at
the polls, they will say it was done by
"treachery."
Everything is treacherous that does
not support cheerfully the programme,
as arranged by the Council of Five at
WorthingtOn.
All men are denominated treacher-
Gus, liars, scoundrels, incompetent,
etc. etc., that do not bow in meek and
mild submission to their will. They
strive by every. possible means to de-
fame the character, to- ruin the stand
ing, politically and socially, of every
one that they cannot control.
In proof OF this, witness their ungen-
tlemanly attacks on Elihu Smith, on
Mr.. Soule, Lieut.. Plots, Mr.. Ames,
Prof. Humiston, Mr.. John Alley and
Others, simply because these gentlemen
do not always act in exact accordance
with their wishes. This self.constitu-
ted Council of Five" have assumed to
control the political destinies of the
people of this county and their reign of
terror is as absolute in Worthington,
and not less infamous, than was the
Council of Ten, that in ancient times
ruled Venice. Men that are in feel
ing and in sympathy against them dare
not express 1t by word or act, for fear
Of political and social ostracism:
! Recently L. B. Bennett, DR.. Craft,
and the Jordans have incurred their
displeasure. Annihilation has been
decreed and published in the Jour
nal. Henceforth and forever by de.
cree of the county ring are incompetent
"Vagabonds, and wanderers on the
face of the earth.''
Nobody is competent to do county
business unless lie has the endorsement
of the Council of Five'' stamped on
his back. Away with such nonsense.
This is a matter for the people them.
selves to decide. ANTI-RING.
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!" iOHONNX6n

:, "TOHONN7N". ..-: ...E.-.
EDITOR ADVANCE: 1 not much likes
to mettle nit such dings like boliticks,
but ven you shoost kive me leetle blaze
in your baber, shoost likes to dell dot
man vat is Sheriff now dot de beebles of
dis down don't no like: want him any
more, und dot We like much VERY bet
ter have Mr.. Shonson. De heebles of
dis down, efery Won of dem, will vote
for Mr.. Shonson. Dot Wordingdon
Ring shoost shtop a leedle. De beebles
of Mobiles comfy will say sum dings
next November.
H. JOHANN1s LAUTUsPECK.
SEWARD. Oct. Is.
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LOOK HERE!
FOR SALE, f0KABENA
HOME

Or the Farm known as the sykes Place.
Ssd to 3 De one q the best In the
lo2. 4: 40, containing 200 acres, surveyed In 10
acre lots, situated on the north shore OF Okabena
Lake, one mile northwest of Worthington, c0un-
tyseat Of Mobiles county, MINI. The land
slopes to southeast. A full view OF the lake and
town and OF the trains Oh the railroad for eight
or ten miles from any part Of the farm. 6 acres
under good state OF cultivation; n, 90 trees on
eight acres in a clean thrifty condition. 1900
bushels Of crops grown this season on IS acres,
$40 being wheat, balance oats, potatoes, buck.
wheat and corn. The meaiow.land, nearly 20
acres, Is in one body on east side Of farm. Near
100 tons of hay cut this season. A number Of
beautiful residence sizes near lake shore. Not
fine building spot Oh II. An abundance Of
stone on lake shore for building purposes. Title
to the present owner. Good reasons for selling
Price 1000. Enough down to make owner se.
cure. Would take an unimprQved quarter near
WOrthfngtOn as part payment.
Call ON or address tile owner, ->'..'::
6-3-3m. 80; = y
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:. 4 .l,.t.--S- .y@E---zz:.-.- n
y: DR.. CRAFTi

IS + $e # DR.. CRAFT: z,,s,;
81 EDITOR ADVANCE: Allowsme the
privilege ut saving to the people through
the columns ofy0uE paper that, / have
been looking over the list Of names that
our people have dominated for county
officers this fall. Il appears that there
Is to be a change AL around The
change is 80 great that I am led to- be-
.lieve that Providence must have had q
hand in it. am glad: to see the politi-
cal parties, both Republican and Demo
cratic, join heart and hand in this mat.
ter. These changes began when r. B.
Hayes was elected TO the Preside ncy OF
the United States, and il is hoped that
they will continue until oflice-seekers
are driven from every position of pub
JIG trust. Inotioe among tiiea names
that have been so highly spoken of, the
name Of DR.. ]. Craft, for Judge Of Pro
bate. He is another man added to the
list that is worthy and competent to-
fill any Office that the people Of orr
county may elect him to- Let me say
to the people Of our county to lay aside
party and come up to: the polls and give
the Doctor a good solid vote. What We
want is to lay aside the old maxium
You scratch me: and Ell scratch you, ;,
and let us vote for men whose every
day life tells as that they are men that
we can trust 20 i.!tssS>Ss:I, ,,:. j.. E:E,
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One of our farmers whose corn was
mentioned in the ADVANCE has receiv-
ed a postal card from Tennessee want
ing that variety of corn to plant.
Nothing like being mentioned in the
ADvANrr
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-10-18

Mr:Walker's nationality is urged by
some OF the colony, clique as an objec-
ton to his being elected Auditor
Ring Organ. .~,:.s.. ...I>.:I i
!: &. This is an out-and-out falsehood.
The people objected to Walker because
he was before two conventions for two
different offices, and was rejected by the
people. He was then brought out: by
the Ring as an independent candidate
in the hope Of giving the Ring control
of another county office. Ia: " Z -
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-10-18

: Mrs. T: p. Grove. Of Hersey, died on
Saturday last, from hemorrhage, fol-
lowing childbirth. DR.. Craft was sent
for but arrived too late to save her life.
In this sudden affection Mr.. Grove has
the profound sympathy of all his neigh
bors and acquaintances. -;E:s- ...1-i::
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THE DEMOCRA TIC TICKET
For Auditor-E. S. Mills.
For Treasurer Peter Thompson.
For Register of Deeds-Jos. Chad
wick.
For Judge of Probate-J. Craft.
For Clerk of Court-B. n. Carrier.
For Sheriff.. F. johnson.
For Superintendent of Schools
Nelson Jordan.
For Coroner-L. B. Bennett.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-10-18

G. P. Shepard has sold the Shaw
place in Dewald to H. c.. Drawer, of
Washington county.
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y Is If Smith must have an opponent,
we know of no easier man to beat than
w: r. Bennett Essays the Ring organ.
The Ring tried to beat him last Spring
for Councilman and he came out Is
votes ahead.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-10-18

Frank Day, Of the Martin County
Sentinel, will hereafter be known by
the euphonious cognomen of Young
Man-afraid of his Ballot. w orthington
Journal.
:: And Gruelle, of the Worthington
Journal, will hereafter be known by the
eupEonious cognomen of Young-Man-
afraid-of-his-Ba Ballot Master. Martin Go.
Sentinel. :>iss' " S@=><;- = .
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-10-18

We understand that the Scandinavian
vote is offered for sale by a Ring poll
tician. How is this, Peter?
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-10-18

Misses Button, Goat and Kid Shoes
at Johnson's. 1w.
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REPUBLICAN COUNTY TICKET

REPUBLICAN COUNTY TICKET.
For Auditor-E. S. Mills.
For Treasurer-Peter Thompson.
For Register of Decds-Joseph Chad
wick.
For Judge Of Probate-R. D. Barber.
For Clerk Of Court-C. T. Pope.
For Sheriff.. A. Town.
For Superintendent of Schools
G. Oglc.
For COroner-L. B. Bennett.
For Commissioner Third District
Robert Shore. -:
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-10-18

Mr.. Ames informs us thatgthe; Man:
kato Linseed Oil Works will furnish
seed to farmers in this section next
year. - - =, :. 4
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-10-18

Danne]l went out into the country
the other day in search of some one who
would take his word on the political sit
uation. The last heard of him he had
got over into Iowa and was, trying to
pnrsuade st: Paul runner to vote for
Walker.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-10-18

w. McKinstry, editor of the Fari-
bault Republican, has been down
through this and Rock counties look
ing at the country. He is we'll pleased
with what he saw.