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Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-10-24
WALL STREET.

1t is yet two and a half months to
the LIST of January, and already Mr..
Sherman is m%aneuvering in Wall
Street to keep greenbacks at par with
gold. Europe is beginning to feel
the inevitable result of withholding
from the currency of the world the
gold boarded IN the treasury, but Mr.,
Sherman is still importing bullion.
$500, 900 in gold were recently ship
ped from London and 500, 900 from
Paris. Owing to the great panic in
Great Britain, created by the fail
ures in Scotland, the coin deserves of
the Bank of England have been much
reduced and IN order to stop the run
on it, that institution has raised in
terest to s per cent. In self defence
the Bank of France has advanced its
loan rate. Unless the Bank of Eng
land can obtain gold from other sour
ces than France, it may be expected
to put up interest still higher. 1t
will also strain every nerve to pre-
vent further export of gold to New
York. Most probably its first agrees
sive measures will be the return and
sale of American securities. In adj
dition to prospective demand for gold
for export, a speculative operation
was being based on the idea that the
Dreenbackers would develop great
strength in the West. 1t was known
also that the banks and syndicate had
not fulfilled their contracts. All this
put up gold until Mr.. Sherman who
understands the Importance to his
party of maintaining greenbacks al
par with gold until the November
elections are over interfered to make
it abundant. In order to accomplish
this, Mr., Sherman directed the as.
sistant treasurer at New York to pay
the outstanding called bonds at once
AS there are no less than fort,
million of them it is no wonder
the gold premium receeded. In adj
dition to this sc, 335, 900 interest will
be due on the FIRST of next month.
Among the mosI noticeable result
of Mr.. Sherman's operations is th,
failure of Hoar & Co., on the 15tI
inst, who had purchased $3.50, OO'
gold at 101 3-16 to 3-8 ostensibly 70
Belden & Co., a firm that figured OF
the Black Friday of 1869,
The contracting bankers and syn
dictate also gained time to save them
selves from loss by securing gol'
while it is cheap.
1t is too 500 to tell yet how mucl
coin the treasury will lose by thi
operation or how much Of it's dis
bursements will go to relieve th
Bank of England.
We allude to these matters in de
{ tail to prepare our readers for strug
: giles that will ensue when greenback
: shall be redeemable on demand.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-10-24

has received higher c~ountenanee than
that recently bestowed on it. At
Washington as chairman on vari-
GUS occasions of most important COM
mittees, he has occupied the position
of a leader in that body. We can
say too that the National Democracy
sustained every measure that was
submitted to it through him.
So far as finances are concerned
his constituents may rest assured that
he favors repeal of the resumption act
extinguishment of National banks and
a currency furnished by the govern
ment adequate to the wants OF the
nation. What more can any one
ask? What o a any one get?
We have not the least disposition
to belittle the finance question. We
recognize its Importance. Still it is
not the only one of that kind in issue.
| Cheap transportation and cheap navi-
CATION are as necessary as cheap mo-
ney. Excessive taxation is no trite
matter. The improvement of the
Missouri and Mississippi rivers, the
construction of q Southern Pacific
railroad, the diminution of excise on
tobacco and whisky and a revenue
tariff are all essential to the agricul-
tural, commercial and industrial in
~terests of this district, the state and
its mercantile metropolis. If Judge
Fagg were far different from what he
is, and not a renegade to Republican
ism and recent convert to greenback
labor reform he could not replace
Judge Buckner in his positions of in
iuence and usefulness gained by
years of arduous and faithful devo-
ton to his state and party. IfJudge
Fagg had a better record, if under
the Drake constitution he had not
been an oppressor when resistance
was impossible, and if he were as
celebrated tor wisdom as he is noto-
rious for folly, with his political views
and associations it would be extreme
madness to entrust such vast inter.
ests to his inexperience. Neither
would it DO less foolish to place il
his hands the least power to influence
the choice of a president in case The
people should fail to elect one. Turr
out then and vote for Buckner anG
roll up for him the largest majority
ever polled in this district.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-10-24
"HOME FIRST, THE WORLD
AFTERWARDS"
ONLY 25C

We will send the LEDGER to any
new subscriber the remainder of this
year for 25cts. cash in advance. Now
is the time to procure q paper if you
wish to keep up with the times. We
make this offer so that every man in
the county can try US for M year.
There is no reason why every man In
the county should not take the LED
GER. 1t contains more reading mat
ter each week, than any other country
paper in the State.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-10-24

The Union says Gordon handled
Gregg tenderly, and insiruates that
he was lenient in his case and did not
do his sworn duty. Now, the writer
of that article knew he was lying, if
he knew anything about it at all,
which is something new if he did.
Mr.. Gordon did his duty in this case
as he always docs, without fear or
favor; and what is more, he prose-
cuted Gregg almost to persecution
even to bitterness-as many thought
who heard the prosecution. You can
accuse Gregg of stealing, and a ac-
cuse Gordon of conniving to help him
%out--you can do all this and much
more, and still not dirty your hands
or blacken %yoursoul. Tar aud feathers
is the only thing that can reach you.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-10-24
HON. A. III. BUCKNER.

This paper was among the first to
propose the reelection Of Judge
Buckner. We took this stand, be-
cause all things considered, We
thought him the fittest person in this
district to represent the State in Con
gress, and looking back on all that
has TRANSFERRED, and forward to what
is likely to happen, We see nothing to
change our views, but much to make
us more earnest and persistent in his
support.
We remember what he has done to
promote Western interests and the
industry and intelligence displayed
by him. These are the best guaran-
tees of what he will yet attempt and
accomplish. 1t is unnecessary to
speak in detail. Fortunately his con-
stituents are as familiar with his eff
forts as ourselves. The in
which the canvass has been conduct
ed against him has necessitatcd a re-
freshing of their memories and less
ened the work on our part of remind
ing the citizens of this district of the
measures he perfected and introduce
ed, Of the speeches he made in advo-
eating them and the votes he cast in
sustaining them.
awe have not had at any time the
slightest misgivings of Judge Buck
ner's suitableness to represent this
State, and if any thing of that soft
had been experienced it would have
been dissipated by the unanimous
reclamation of the convention that
nominated him after a free and frank
expression of his political views.
That body was composed Of inteili-
gent and enli, yntened statesmen.
Among them were eminent %jurists ex-
perienced Journalists and prominent
legislators. They were true Demo
Gratis and the least likely to be de-
ceiyed. After the unreserved en-
dorsemcnt of that convention the
public need not have the least miss
giving DIS to the soundness OF the
Judges views. Neither need they
doubt his Willingness to serve them,
for after the compliment paid him he
feels under more obligation than ever
to do 20.
But Judge Buckner's Democracy
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-10-24
East side square, Mexico. Mo.
TRUSTEES SALE OF REAL ES-
TATE.

Whereas, Lovd II. Mckee and Jo-
sephineA. Mckee, his wife, by deed
OF trust, dated the twenty-third day
Of August, A. ID. 1870, and recorded
in the Recorders office of Audrain
county, state of Missouri, in book G.,
page 274, conveyed to the undersign-
ed the following described real estate
situate in the county of Audrain,
state of Missouri, to-wit The west
half of all that portion of section
seven ~, township fifty l50), range
seven ~, which lies south of the
track of the North Missouri railroad
running through said section. and
described as follows !: Beginning at
the southwest n of section sew
en- 60, township fifty (50), range sew
on az, and run thence north $50 80;
east, thirty-One and twenty-seyen
hundredths Isl 27-100) chains, thence
north As, east to the North Missouri
railroad land, thence along the south
boundary of the North Missouri rail-
road land to range lire. between
ranges seven and eight e. and 81,
thence south As, west to beginning.
In trust to secure the payment of
certain prom .ssory notes therein
speclfed, ar.d whereas default has
been made in the payment of all said
notes Now, therefore, notice IS
here'oy given that at the request OF
TIE holder of said notes under the
;, provision of said deed of trust the
Undersigned trustee as aforesaid will
offer said property for sale at public
auction, for cash, at the east front
door of the court house, in the city
EofMexico. Audrain county, Missouri,
between the hours of ten O'Clock an
and four O'Clock p. m, on
Tuesday, the 18th day OF
t November, 1878.
For the purposes of said trust. 49,
GEO. b. MACFARLANE-
!25-tds Trustee
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-10-24

The LEDGER Is very much amused
at. the Union's mode Of attack on that
paper. Some time when 1t has moth
ing else to do, it will step out of its
way and give the Union a kick which
It will remember till it wakes up
the internal regions, where it will
better appreciated.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-10-24
BEEKEEPER'S CONVENTION.

BfEhEEPEkS CJNNENiION.
The next regular s%emi-annual con-
vention of the North Missouri Bee
keepers Association will be held at
Concord, Galloway county, Mo-, on
Oct. 30;l, and 3lst, 1873. Sessions
begin ut 10 a. III.
All ~bcckecpers and others interest
ed in apirian matter are cordially in
yited to attend and take part in the
discussions.
GEO. HAMILTON, Sec.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-10-24
THE SILVER ORDER.

Mr.. Sherman's last order contem-
plates a reduction of silver coinage
to two million monthly. Heretofore
his monthly purchase of three mil
lions about equaled the production
of this country. Strange enough
silver is worth more in California than
London. There is demand for 1t on
the Pacific to pay Chinese balances.
Since the passage of the Silver bill
Mr.. Sherman has been trying to force
that metal to its London value, hut
his last order looks like an abandon-
ment of this policy. The German
Empire is the heaviest holder of sill
ver. 1t is this fact coupled with it's
known desire to sell that has reduced
the cost of silver in a dollar to 81 cts.
The United States treasury is the
largest buyer, and the advance in
silver at London shows the estimate
placed there on Sherman's order as
productive of higher prices for that
metal.
1t has been a matter of some inter
est to know whether Sherman would
resume on a gold or silver basis.
The diminution of silver coinage to
its lowest legal requirement seems to
indicate that he had selected the
more costly metal.
We notice in some counties there
are three or four candidates for the
Office of collector-a $1,000, a ST.
100 and a OIL 200 me-. This is a nice
state of affairs. We suppose if a
burly son of Africa should come out
for $4,000 he would collect the rev.
enue. Fellow-citizens, let US put our
foot on this sabominable practice of
bidding for Office, now and forever.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-10-24

The First National Bank of War
rensburg, Mo, closed Thursday
morning on account of continuous
run which rendered such action OK
%peditious, As usual, it is stated
that nobody will loose anything.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-10-24
ANNOUNCEMENTS
COUNTY CLERK.

WE are authorized to announce W. E.
w Bridges as a candidate for County
Clerk Of Audrain county, on the INDIE
pendent ticket, subject to the November
election.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-10-24

In the October elections, the Re-
publicans have lost twelve members
of Congress. The Democratic party
get six of the Congressman.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-10-24

DR.. II. c. Davis, the physician in
charge of the Quarantine below ST.
LOUIS, died last week ofyellow fever.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-10-24

The funeral services of JEFF. Davis,
jr., were conducted by the Rev. DIR.
Dalzell ~(Episcocal) at Memphis, on
the 18th inst.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-10-24

lvlNAL SETTLEMENT NOTICE,
Noticeris hereby given that at the
n oyember term, ISIS. Of the Probate
4. ,urt Of Audrain county, Missouri
Twill make my final fettlement as
adm illustrator of the estate of Mary
n. Martin. d~eeeased:AA ne
as "A. w. MARTIN,
24-4w Administrator.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-10-24

FINAL SETTLEMENT NoTlCE'
Notice is hereby given that q tne
November term, 1873, of the Prepaso
Court of Andrain county. Missouri,
Twiiifnlake, my final settlement ~
administrator of the partnership as
sfatesyof Eliza j. and j. IL. Canada
also OF. the estate of E.. u: Caqaua'
deceased, j. Ill. CANApA.
26-4w s-Administratpr.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-10-24
SALE.

At the east door of the Court House,
in the city of Mexico in said count,
and during the session of the Pro
bate Court held in and for, said
County, exposeto sale at public auc-
ton, all the right, title and interest
of Samuel NJ. Duly deceased, of, in
and to the following described real
estate i'm Audrafn County, Mo.lsviz:
80 acres, part lot T, southwest sec
ton 6, township 81, range 8. 800
acres, west half section IA, township
81: n O.. "a acres, east part south
east southeast section %, township
So, range o. 40 acres, northeast south
east section 81, township SO, ranges 3.
so acres, west half southwest section
%, township SO, range g.. 10 ages,
west half east halt northeast sSAth-
west section %, township 81, range
70. 20,acres, east end north halt soutil-
west section &c township 81, range ,.
so acres, north part west half north
west section g, township 81, range '.
| 80 acres off the north end east part
east half northeast section "a. Town
ship 50, range g.
TERMS OFSALE:-One hail ksasn,
balance in12 months. 10 per cent.
/ f.nrn Hau re cala -
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-10-24

SETTLEMENT NOTICE.
Notice is hereby given that At the
November, term, 1878, of the PRO
bate, Court Of Audrain county, ms,
souri,. 7 will make make nay hnal
settlement as administrator OF inc
estate of Jas HARRISON. deceased
satg ne s-JAs. HARRISON, Jr,
> SCI 25-4w. 4sbrs Administrator.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-10-24

For the purposes of said trust. 49,
GEO. b. MACFARLANE-
25-tds Trustee
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1878-04-26

liked to plague Old Soup He nodded
to us, as much as to say, E1LOok out, and
you'll see fun, now = Then he took off
the fish, which he threw into a water-jar
placed there for the purpose, and went
back to his place without putting any
bait on Old Soups hook. The intelli-
gent animal did not attempt to throw
his line into the water. He tried to
move Jim by low, pleading cries 1t
was curious to note what tender tones
he seemed to try TO give his voice.
Seeing that Jim paid no attention to
his calls, but sat and laughed as he han
died his own line, Old Soup went up to
him, and with his trunk tried to turn
his head in the direction of the bait-bOx.
At last, when he found that all he could
do would not induce his willful friend
to help him, he turned round as if struck
by sudden thought, and snatching up
in his trunk the box that held the bait,
came and laid it down at the majors
feet; then picking up his rod, he held
it out to his master.
.sWhat do Won want me to do with
this. Old Soup 7" said the major.
The creature lifted one great foot af-
ter the other, and again began TO utter
his plainiive cry. Out of mischief, l
took Jimmy's part, and picking up the
bait box, pretended to run with it, The
elephant was not going to be teased by
me. He dipped his trunk into the
Gauges, and in an instant squirted
stream of water over me with all the
force and precision of fire-engine, TO
the immense amusement of the chill
dreD.
The major at once made Soup a sign
to stop. and to make my peace with the
fine old fellow, l baited his hook my
self. Quivering with joy, as baby
does when it gets hold at last of play
thing some one has taken from it, Old
Soupramany hardly paused to thank me
bv a soft note of 10y for batting his hne
place, and was again watching his cork
as it trembled in the ripples of the
river.-!St. Nicholas for Nay.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1878-04-26
The White Water Lily.

If lovers of flowers only knew how
easily the fragrant white water lily,
Nympk9d OdOrata, could be cultivated,
we are quite sure these lilies would be
grown far more than other less fragrant
and beautiful flowers that take more
time and trouble to cultivate These
lilies once planted in pond or small
stream (they viii bloom more profuse-
ly in shallow water) that does not en-
tireIy dry up in summer, will need no
further care, and will increase from
year to year. People that have not the
facilities for growing them in ponds and
streams can have their lily gardens in
tubs and aauariums where they can adj
mire and gather the most fragrant flow
er that grows on land or water.
For tub, take a strong barrel, free
from tar. oil or salt, saw it in two, fill
this one-third full with fine black gar
den soil, or meadow mud if handy,
plant the roots in this mixture. cover
ing them two inches deep and water
gently so as not to disturb the roots IN
til the tub is full. This is the only care
needed-always keep the tub full of
water. Set this on a brick or board
tubs with their contents should be
placed in a cellar during the winter,
Eept from frost and not allowed to en-
tirely dry up. For ponds and streams
tie a stone close to the roots large
enough to sink them. and drop this in
to the pond or stream where you wish
them to grow. For an aquarium put
in five inches of fine black loan, cover
the roots one inch deep in this and sift
on fine sand enough to entirely cover
the loam.-B. Mann, in Gardeners
MonthlY.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1878-04-26
The Inventor of the Phonograph.

The New York Graphic says that
Thomas Alva Edison, the inventor of
the talking machine, was born in Milan,
Ere county, Ohio, on February IL,
years of age. Yet he has taken out 157
patents for inventions of his own, and
has fled II caveats for other patents.
His grandfather came from Holland and
settled near Newark, n. j., marrying an
Ogden, one of the New York branch of
that name. The Ogdens were of Eng
fish descent. When Thomas was.eight
years old his parents removed to Port
Huron, Mich, and he entered on a life
of self-support very soon as newsboy.
This he followed for some years. About
the age of thirteen, just before the be-
ginning of the war, he obtained a con-
tract for the exclusive sale of newspa-
pers on the Grand Trunk Railway in
Canada. His energy soon placed him
at the head of his business. He contin-
ued in it for several years longer, en-
ploying other boys and building up a
large trade. COncurrently with his
newspaper sales, he bought small out
fit of type, which he carried on the train
and with which he printed the Grand
Trunk Herald, little weekly paper.
He was, says Professor Edward H.
johnson, to whom we are indebted for
these facts, editor, manager, typo, dew
il and printer-all within himself. He
did his printing on a hand press and
ran up the paper to $50 subscribers.
This was during the war. Young Edi-
son finally abandoned the printing
business, and got together travelling
chemical laboratory, consisting of nu-
merous bottles and packages of ehemi-
Gals. These he carried with him on the
train, and experimental with them
during leisure hours, until the sponta-
neous combustion of phosphorus set fire
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1878-04-26
Things which God hath prepared fol
Them that Love Him
COR 30

Mine eyes have seen thy salvation,
which thou hast prepared before the
face of all people. Luke 2: 30, 81.
Thou hast prepared the light and the
sun. Ps. "a: Is.
Thou hast prepared of thy goodness
for the poor. Ps. 65: 10.
The Lord hath prepared sacrifice,
he hath bid his guests. Zeph. 2:7.
Tell them that are hidden. Behold, i
have prepared my dinner; :. all things
are ready: come. Matt. %: A.
Thou preparest table before me, in
the presence of mine enemies. Ps. %: B.
He hath prepared for them a city.
Heb. ii: l6.
And the city had no need of the sun,
neither of the moon, to shine in it; for
the glory of God did tighten it, and the
Lamb is the light thereof. Rev. 81: y.
In my Fathers house are many man
sions: go to prepare place for you.
John l4:2.
Come, We blessed of my Father, III
herit the kingdom prepared for you,
from the foundation of the world. Matt.
p: a.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1878-04-26

to the train one day, when he was
obliged TO give up his s'tricks.h But
not content, Edison learned the tele-
graph business, became a proficient OPP
orator, and rapidly rose to the highest
position. in the craft. While in Cincin-
natl in 1867, when he was twenty, be
conceived the idea of sending two mes
sages over one wire at once. He per-
fected the idea in Boston. He now be-
gan series of experiments for mlseel.
laneous invention, working all the night
at his trade and experimenting all day,
and the result was several inventions
which have been of great value to man
kind -
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1878-04-26
Questions and Insmsrs.
Answers to Questions in English His
tory.
No. IA.

3. Snrajah Dowlah, who shut up LAG
British prisoners for whole night in
the Black Hole of Calcutta, den TWEEN
ty feet by fourteen.
8. George H.. when he routed the
French army near the village of Dettin-
gen on the Maine.
4. The rivalry between the House of
Douglas, and the House of Percy.
5. A brilliant though unsuccessful
charge upon the Russian cannon at
Balaklava.
6. A very accomplished but eccentric
English lady, the niece of William Pitt.
She spent portion of her life in Syria.
assuming Eastern attire, studying as
trolOgy and leading romantic, strange
and adventurous life.
Z. She beautified and adorned with
trees and flowers rocky peak of Mt.
Lebanon. and there lived. surrounded
by the natives, and there, alone, with
out single friend, terminated her
tragic career.
g. In youth she was engaged to Sir
John Moore who was killed at the siege
of Corunna. Her burial, like his was
in Il lonely spot. at the hour of mid
nigIt-..lanternsr were '.dimly burning"
the flag of her country was over her,
and she clay like Il warrior taking his
rest" and was left ''diOne in her glory"
Only one person OF her own nation was
present and his name was Moore.
9. As far back as the reign of Queen
Anne, when it appeared in IA satire.
10. The Reformation may he con-
sidered as one cause, for it gave a
mighty impulse and increased activity
to thought and inquiry.
IL. In the "Heart of Midlothian"
IL. The '.Fox" and Captain M'Clin-
took.