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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1877-08-09
SELECT EXTRACTS.

The flame of love often plays on the
surface of tears as that of naphtha
does on water.
Man is like fowers-The heavier
the thunder storms are to be, the
sweeter the odors they breathe before
lit.
There is no engine by which we
might do SO much good, or ary 10y
which we do SO little, as by CONVERSE
ton. .. s<a# .4.. #s -4
There is not much enjoyment in
conversation without al equality Of
understanding. II
Cupid is knavish God; he can
pierce the hearts of others and hold u
shield before his own. ts tna
1t is always in our power to make
a friend by smiles; what folly, then,
to make an enemy by frowns.
No marvel woman should love
flowers, they bear so much Of faneiful
similitude to her own history.
Sincerity is the soul of virtue.
When she flies away the whole body
decays.
The next best thing to really
good woman is a good-natured one.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1877-08-09
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A TRUE HERO.

In one of the hotly contested fights
in Virginia during the war, q. Federal
officer fell wounded i'm front of the
Confederate breast works. While
laying there wounded and crying pite-
ously for water, a Confederate soldier
(James Moore, of Burke county, N.
c., } declared his intention of supply
ing him with drink. The,bullets were
flying thick from both sides, and
Moore's friends endeavored to dis
suade him from such u hazardous
enterprise. Despite remonstrance
and danger, however, Moore leaped
the hreastworks, canteen in hand,
reached his wounded enemy and gave
him drink. The Federal, under a
sense # gratitude for the timely SER
vice, took ont his gold watch and Of
fered it to his benefactor, but it was
refused. The officer then asked the
name of the man who had braved such
danger to succor him. The name
was given, and Moore returned un-
hurt to his position behind the en-
! bankment.
+ They saw nothing more of each
q. other. Moore was subsequently
,
/ wounded, and lost limb in one Of
/ lie engagements IN Virginia, ana re-
i .urle,i 10 his home in Burke county.
A lew days ago he received com
: plunication from the Federal soldier
to whom he had given the 'cnp q
cold water" on the occasion alluded
to, announcing that he had settled Oh
him the sum of $1,000, to be paid il
four annual installments of S2,50t
each. Investigation has established
the fact that there 10 no mistake o.
, deception in the matter. r.-Raleigl
News. ..t.s a.,,sa.i sf..
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1877-08-09
9Nistellaneous.
A NOBLE SACRIFICE.
BY ARNOLD B.sKoENES.

Martin Ward and Roland Merce
were friends-true, sincere and atfec
tionate friends-who appreciated
each other, and who held togethe
whether adversely or Dame FORTUNE
held reign over their destiny. Wei
was it that such intimacy, such Gloss
and confiding confidence, existed be
tween them, for in after life relation
served as q boon 10 wounded
spirit,
Martinwas of medium height, OF
perfect figure and faultless features,
His long, dark eyelashes gave kind
appearance to his face, while his
ewes were mildness itself; add to this
dainty mustache, polished and
graceful manners. pleasant voice,
and you have Martin Wards picture
complete.
His companion was a plain man,
with little to recommend him as far
as looks went. He cherished undying
love and affection for Martin, to whom
he was more than brother. They
were constant companions. At balls
or parties each tried to make the
others enjoyment as complete as
possible, while pleasant walks, drives,
and beat-rides were enjoyed in each
others company.
1t is every mans destiny to fall in
love at least once in life time, and
our young friends were not exempt
from the malady. Martin was the
first to speak upon the subject, ant
one day told his friend of the affair
Roland received the intelligence
calmly, and was Oh the point Of max
ing a similar confession, when the i'm
pulsive words Of his companion anC
| friend bade him be silent for mo
ment.
Eyes, Roland, | am convinced tha
with Elsie lies my future happiness,
was Martin remark.
A vague idea of coming evil seize'
Roland as the name Elsie was men
toned.
Elise whom? Surely not Elsie
"Drummond Yes, Elsie Drum
mond has taken me captive by he
charms and genial ways. Congratu
late me, Roland.
! Heavens, Martin ;! You are no
in earnest?" cried the astonished Ro
land.
/ "Never was more serious in m
life," answered Martin, joyously. 8
have learned to love her, and she,
am sure, reciprocates my affection
Roland, L am the happiest of lovers;
love her desperately
I Roland did not answer; his hea
was lowered, and hence his face wa
hid from Martins view. Had Marti
only investigated the cause of hi
silence, he would have been sorel
grieved at the revelation.
| Roland listehed silently to hi
friends praise of Elsie, while ever
word of love went like q shaft of ste'
to his heart, and awakened gloom,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1877-08-09
A FISH. STORY--ToED BF-A--
'.---~s-~ FISHERMAN.

Correspondence Globe Democrat
On my return to st. Louis from
Quincy, Ills, where I+hsye been at
tending to some business, l hasten to
inform you OF a peculiar natural Curl
osity that is now at Quincy, and which
will shortly be exhibited in this city.
Yesterday morning party of five
gentleman started upon a fishing ex-
cursion from Quincy, up the river to
q bridge which crosses the Mississippi
about one mile north Of that city.
One of the party ON his first cast,
brought to the surface peculiar fish,
which will endeavor to describe, amt
which must attract the attention OF
naturahsts in this and every other
country. 1t weighs 81 pounds, has
well-developed human head; has
head of straight black hair, and its
general features would indicate con-
siderable amount of Intelligence. AT
ter great difficulty we succeeded IN
landing it in the boat without injury,
and brought it to the Missouri lioase,
on Main street, where it was seen by
a great number of citizens, who eaa
vouch for tho truth of my statement.
But one Of the most wonderful things
of all, a Portuguese gentleman hap
peped to he passing at the time and
heard it uttering some strange sounds
which attracted his attention, and he
was completely astonished when he
found the fish was able to converse in
the veruacular of his childhood, and
by his Interpretation We were enabled
to learn something of his family his-
tory and genealogy, which has been
handed down to him from tradition
Some five hundred years ago a Por-
tuguese sailor who had been brought
up In the business - coral and pearl
fishing, got overheard in storm on
the Pacific, made the acquaintance OF
mermaid he met in the Atlantic,
and established colony on coral
reef on the coast of Florida, and this
strange creature traces his origin back
to that extraordinary union.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1877-08-09
TRUTHFUL AND OREnIENT.

Charley Charley !!
Clear and sweet the voice rang out
over the common.
'That's mother,' cried one of the
boys, instantly throwing down his
bat, and picking up his cap and
jacket. ....
>Don't go yetl'' ''Have it out :"
'Just finish the camel" cried the
players, in noisy chorus.
L must GO, right off, this minute-I
told mother I'd come whenever she
called" .s.. r..'
s.NIake her believe you didn't
hear - they exclaimed.
''But l did hear
''She'll never know you did,
''But know it, and ...
''Let him go,' said a bystander,
''you can do nothing with him. He
is tied to his mothers apron-string.'
"Yes," said Charley, land there is
where every boy ought to be tied ,and
in hard knot, too"
"But l wouldn't be such baby to
run the minute she ealled,' said
one, ....
II don't call it babyish to keep
ones word," said the obedient boy,
a beautiful light glowing in his eyes.
II cali it manly for fellow to keep
his word with his mother, and if he
dosen't keep his word to her, you
see if he keeps it to any one else"
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1877-08-09
goetrp.
THE REASON WE STRUCK!
BY ROSA PEARLE.

| ID AhCo0 EAhLEs
Do you ask why we struck? " tht
| reason I'll tell
1t has burned in our sad hearts fol-
years,
1t has worked itself out in wall of thu
| poor
In the anguish of poverty's tears!
In the wrongs we have borne from
the hands of the rich,
From the wolves which have fed or
our blood,
From the demons of power who are
crushing us down,
Like the waves of the sea at its
flood,
Are we slaves to be whipped at the
cart-wheel of wealth
Must we suffer, yet silently bear?
Must we see those we love in the
bondage of want,
With heritage only of care?
Must we labor and wall for eternity's
rest?
Must we take just the loaf's wasted
crumbs, ...
With not cen a word of ofcomplaint OF
reproach:
Must we NEVER rise up from the
.'slums ~
We are MEN, witha o birthright as fre
as the air,
And our chains are a curse as they
stand;
We would break them and trample
them under our feet
We would Danish them out of the
land.
we are tired of this Juggernaut pres
sing our lives;
God meant we should equally share
We are willing to toll, but our "capi-
tal," Drawn,
Must have more of substance than
air.
We care not spoils, nor the horrors
of strife,
We claim but grim Justice alone
But if It's withheld, Wen fight til
we die
Fen a dog has right to his bone
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1877-08-09

Tweed says he has paid the lawyers
half q million dollars In fees.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1877-08-09
ADJUSTMENTS.

You cannot turn men into mere ma
chimes without ruining them body and
soul. The fact is, human nature
Graves relaxation and excitement;
they are the breath of the nostrils and
the blood of the organization. AS q
people we have been overworking our
selves for generations, and the s,s-
tenn is beginning to tell upon the
physique Of the men and women OF
our day. We do not give. ourselves
time for amusemet---we have too few
holidays, our recreations are too few
and far between. We stand In need
Of invigerating sports. We should be
more intellectual even, il we devoted
less time snd thought to the culture
OF the intellect. We should be more
many-sidsd, less fanatical, and should.
enjoy q healthier old age.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1877-08-09

| itcL1S the 10TH OI HtaIfIena upon tHe
bed, he opened the door, and man
entered. He was about to speak when
Roland interrupted him. 'alftiai
81 am aware of the nature of your
eirand; you come from Mr.. Gordon,
as his second. If you will call at the
Windsor Hotel and inquire for Mr..
Ashlr, he will do a like favor for
me-" lz gatEaH1 .4.
The man bowed respectfully and
left the room, and Roland was again
alone with his friend, who, at this mo-
ment opened his eyes.
Dear Roland,n spoke the patient,
L have concluded to live. IF you
value my friendship, never speak to
me OF Elsie--Miss Drummond-~again.
Now leave me for few moments. /
shall be better when you return" a'
Roland did as requested, but paus-
ed in the hall, and heard deep sobs
proceeding from the room he had just
left. sa. @ a:'e 70 -'0
ssPoor fellow! it is harder for him
tlran he tells me. rob p ii 'Ha
1t was wonderful, however, how
quickly Martin mended after that.
Such strength in man was wonder
fut after all he had gone through.
1#.F #* #~*# *# x#
The next mornings sun lit up q
startling scene ina clearing at Beech
am woods, Two men stood facing
each other with drawn weapons, One
was Roland Mercer aud the other Mr..
Gordon. Two sharp reports, two
clouds of smoke, and the thing was
over. When the smoke clared away,
Mr.. Gordon stood calm and unhurt,
while Roland staggered forward, and
one of his arms lung lifeless and use
less ut his side.
Seeing that his opponent was only
wounded, Mr.. Gordon became EN-
ragged, and, in his blind fury, raised
his pistol again; but ere he could
commit deed Of cold bloodshed, two
men sprang from the weeds and
threw themselves upon him,
and instantly pair of handouts en-
circled his wrists,
"Harry Gordon, alias Tom Benton,
we want you on charge of murder. y
So much Roland heard then his
senses left him, and he sank upon the
ground insensihle, ......
~~*x @&#% #*#@
It was month later. Martin and
Roland were together. The former
had recovered his strength and vigor,
Though he was trihe pale, while
the latter was his own self again, ex-
ccpt that his left ann was in q sling.
Upon the faces of both men there
rested happy, contented, and even
Joyous, look. The trials they had
recently undergone had made theil
lives pnrer, sweeter than at first, and
they prised the AlmighCy for being sc
good to them to come out unscratch'
ed from the ordeal.
They became closer friends than
ever, and in tie bonds of friendship
lay no link that could lead to sepe
ration. Martin appreciated his
friends sacrifice thoroughly, and
Roland was too happy to have his
friend restored to health and happi-
ness to murmur at past troubles.
Thus we leave them a happy, con-
tented lot, over: which the sun ot
friendship pours its rays, and glad
dens with its warmth two sorely
tried hearts.
Elsie Drummond married an old
wilower for his money, and intends
to queen 1t in society when the bones
of her husband are laid to rest forever,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1877-08-09

j You can sell your cat for $40 in
the Black Hills. It will cost you SIS
10 get out there with the cat, and get
home again, but then you will be rid
of the cat and. that il worth s12o to
any man. .--Hawkeye. ' s
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1877-08-09

When mans nose strikes the
ground, it id a scenter Of gravity.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-22
THE NEW ORLEANS DEMOCRAT, FRIDAY, JUNE o. 1877.

thor!ty and yielding to it's orders for the
conduct of the inquiries to be made into
crimes and effenses. Into courts of
equity no one can be permitted to en-.
ter unless he comes with clean hands,
offering to do equity before he can be
permitted to demand equity. Mr.. john
son occupies this position. He asks in
diligence and mercy Of a court and its
officers to whom he refuses to deliver
the records Of a State office, which are
required to enable the State to prosecute
parties who are charged with embezzle-
ment and robbery Of Its treasury.
It is an unreasonable demand, which
no court can consider, much less favor
ably regard. Let Mr.. johnson restore
the records of the State to their proper
place under the officer who, under the
constitution and the law, is charged
with their custody, and then Mr.. john
son will purge himself of contempt Of
court. Until he does this he has no
standing in court and Ia entitled to no
privilege over any other tenant of a cell
in the Parish Prison.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-22
NOTICE.

As there are at present numbers OF persons OF
Che poorer classes out Of employment, and who
have not the means to advertise their wants, the
DEMOCRAT will heresfte publish such swami
notices free of charge, when they do not exceed
in length three limos. This will include adver-
tisements OF those desiring the services Of ser
wants or Of any class Of employees, and will also
include advertisements of houses TO rent, whore
the monthly rent does not exceed &25. In adopt
ing this plan, the managers OF The DEMOCRAT feel
that they will greatly benefit those not financial
ly able TO make their wants known. and will be
serving the poor of the city who are out Of en-
ployment or in quest Of homes.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-22
OUR MEXICAN BORDER.

We had the pleasure on Wednesday OF
long and interesting conversation with
two prominent Texas gentlemen, resid-
ing on or near the Rio Grande. The
leading facts communicated by these
gentlemen are the same which have in
duced the government at Washington
to give wider scope to the authority
of the commanders OF the United States
troops on the Rio Grande, in the en-
ployment OF these troops to prevent
and punish the raids from Mexico
which have nearly made q desert of
that whole region.
These gentlemen represent that cat
tie cannot be grazed In Texas within q
hundred miles Of the left bank OF the
Rio Grande. The Mexican raiders have
swept off the large herds which once
ranged over this fine grazing country.
The people on the Mexican side have no
other business or means Of subsistence
than stealing the cattle Of the American
settlers and driving them across the
narrow river, and into the interior Of
Mexico, where they are killed for their
hides and the little tallow they yield.
Unless this practice is suppressed the
grazing capacities and cotton produc-
ton OF Texas, upon which the whole
West has Of late years grown to depend
for large portion Of its cattle supply,
must be greatly reduced.
We trust, therefore, that Gen. Ord's
new orders are Of tenor that will COM
pei him, on the first occasion OF one
of their raids from Mexico, to pass
the stream and pursue these cattle
pirates and hunt them down, even to
the foot Of the Sierra Madre.
It will not satisfy the Texans to as
cribe the frequency and extent of these
raids to the revolutionary and unset
tied condition Of affairs In Mexico.
They continue under any and all gov
ernments Of that turbulent and. when
left to themselves, worthless population.
Nothing but American civilization and
immigration will ever establish order or
secure any stability to this people or
prosperity to their country.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-22

A correspondent writes US an anony-
nous letter which betrays very dis
torted idea of the morality and SINGER
ity Of a large class of our people and
very strange notion Of the motives
and mission of honest journalism.
His idea Is that, in condemning the
narrow mindedness Of Hilton, the exc
cutor Of A. T. Stewart, who authorized
the exclusion of Mr.. Seligman from
the Grand Hotel at Saratoga, we, in
supreme and ingenious innocence,
simply advertise Stewards establish
ment.
Our correspondent thinks SO poorly
Of a large class Of our people as to be-
lieve that their bigotry, prejudices and
false notions can be turned to profit
through denunciations of these charac-
teristics by the press. All we can say
Of this is that, not agreeing with our
correspondent in his views OF hui
man nature, we cannot be troubled
with any fear Of ridicule If, as he
thinks, we assist, by denuuncing, in
making notorious and advertising more
largely the acts and sentiments OF
those who seek a profit to themselves
by pandering to the prejudices, pas
sions, bigotries and vulgar ideas OF
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-22

A story comes from st. Louis OF an
ingenious attempt to swindle bank at
Osceola, Iowa. Thomas Wilson, skill
full forger and telegraph operator,
forged check for $1,000 on bank In
Cythiana, KY, and got a confederate,
woman named Amanda Griffin, to
present it at the Osceola bank. In the
meanwhile he cut the wires a short dis
lance from Osceola and connected them
with a battery. The woman presented the
check and, the cashier expressing his
doubts as to its being genuine, she ex-
claimed angrily: Telegraph tele-
graph" He did 80, but, by some bung-
ling, her confederate had cut the wrong
wire and the dispatch got through and
a prompt answer was sent, declaring
the check a forgery. Both parties were
arrested
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-22
TO THE SUMMER TOURIST.

Those of our citizens who are fortunate enough
to be able to seek respite from the lsbors of the
business season just closed. and to reouperae
their energies at some of the many delightful
summer resorts to be found in the Northern
States and Canada, will be glad to learn that the
old fayorite Jackson route under vigorous and
efficient management. has become one Of the
very best travelling thoroughfares in the country.
Hundreds of thousands Of dollars have been
expended, as we are crt dibly informed, during
the past twelve months for new iron and steel
rails, new cross-tes and new bridges, and to. day
it may be safely said that no road south of the
Ohio river surpasses the great jackson route in
smoothness and perfect safety. We have had
occasion, during he past few weeks, 10 travel
quite extensively over that road, and can thus,
from actual experience, bear witness to It's ex-
cellence In every particular which goes to consti-
tute good road.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-22
class. They are welcome to all such
profit and we charge them nothing for
all such advertisements.

Secretary Sherman occupies just now
statuesque attitude before the country
as the principal character in tabieam
vivant Of that ancient fable concerning
the ass between the two bundles or hay.
The Ohio elections are at hand and the
restoration Of the silver dollar by posi-
tive legislation is 'the only thing that
can save us in Ohio" But the syndi-
cate in London wants to know IL Mr..
French's opinion that the United States
bonds are payable only in gold was au-
thorized by the Treasury Department.
Mr.. Sherman takes bite at both bun
dies, a proceeding the fable does not
warrant, and telegraphs to London that
the opinion accords with his views,
while he authorizes the press agents to
say that the opinion Of Mr.. French was
not authorized, or was premature, or
was anything that was necessary to the
happiness OF Ohio.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-22
TO OUR FRIENDS.

The DEMOCRAT has just added to Its office .
new and complete Steam Job Printing depart.
ment, with oil the latest and most desirable i'm
provements In types, rules, borderc, etc We ore
now fully prepared to compete with any job
printing establishment In the South. We can
turn out, at the shortest notice. anything from a
newspaper or book to lady's visiting card, in
Che best style Of tho art. We shall devote
special attention to commercial printing and to
the printing Of lawyers briefs. We earnestly
solicit the support Of our friends in our progress
sive efforts.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-22
Nc INDULGENCE DUE.

We entertain no personal luminosity
towards the late Auditor johnson, but
we protest against any favoritism or
indulgence being extended to this man
over any other person held in the GUS
tody Of the law, considering the nature
OF the offense with which he is charged.
Mr.. johnson merits no such privilege,
seeing that he has set the laws and
courts Of the State at defiance and r.
fused to afford them the means of inves-
tigating charges Of great gravity against
high. officers Of the State. Before
a man can be heard in any
court OF justice he must appear
in the attitude Of recognizing it's au-
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-22
TO THE PEOPLE OF NEW ORLEANS.

The great Importance of the compile.
tion Of railroad connection with Red
river and Texas, 10 80 absolutely re-
CURED for the welfare of every inhabi-
tant Of our city, that at meeting of the
stockh olders Of the New Orleans Paci-
fic Railroad held last evening, it was
determined to call public meeting to
be held at st. Patrick's Hall, on Satur-
day evening next at 7 o'clock.
The undersigned were appointed a
committee for that purpose, and we ur-
gently call upon ell classes of our peo-
pie to attend this meeting; and laying
aside ali prejudices which may have
grown out of the past, to take this great
enterprise into their own hands, and
come up feeling real interest in it's
welfare.
Your fellow citizens,
Z. J. GAY,
JOSEPH BOWLING.
SAMUEL BOYD,
W. r.. LYMAN,
JAMES JACKSON.
New Orleans, June 81, 1877.