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Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-06-22
CARD.

WAvERLY. Mo-, June 1873.
EDITOR Dear Sill -Prcsum-
Ing that you. in Common with all other generous
and chivalrous men, allow that fair play is II
jewel. therefore l expect that you will give me
Q place in your columns TO reply to your edi-
torial last week. headed IAN independent Cam
dldate."
Permit me to say that l aMn a democrat. almost
3 life long democrat. at least Tor the last 81
years.: and | suppose that at least fnur-iiiths OF
those who signed thai call are democrats. by .
democrat we mean one who is AN uIherent and
promoter of government by the pcople-one who
is in sympathy ami accord with the interests of
the peoplc-onc who would give expression 10
the sentiments of the people.
We are .'ihs true blue" democrats Of the old
fashioned Acknowledgements democrats. who
think the independent democracy should think
for themselves independent of modern parti-sn
democrat. who would dictate for the people.
Your editorial. to say the least. Is calculated
to mlslesd the people in that the great iss"e
Of the day Is a policy about which the two lead
ing parties are contending.
You would make the people-the rank and fle OF
the democracy-believs that the DeriI WAS in the
would make their rank and file believe he was in
the democratic party. Now. sir. the truth Is. this
Devil is in both parties-tne nronrycd Io'rer-
that ia the po,rer behind the scenes which has
Used psrtIzanism as its tool to oppress and en-
slave the people, until the great mass of tnow
ostrnsiblel property hold ers and workiug-nen
are fast approachinG III" condition OF mean serfs.
We. the independent democracy, Hnoi1 tina,
this moneyed power controls the two parties.
through the partizan leaders and a subsidized
press. To carry out their own selfish ends. and
their ends are ruInous TO us.
We know that this strong man hs. entered
our democratic house and spoiled our goods, aud
We mean To bind him hand and foot and turn him
OUT. Now. sir. We. the independent democracy
are not afraid of the party lash. I'VE have ueen
fooled too oIten). for tDs are the true democracy
for We represent the people. nine-tenths of the
rank and file, while partizan. and IL subsidized
press represent the other tenth, if 1t be Al tenth
who are in sympathy with the money power
the great political Beulzebub Of the 18th century
Respectfully yours, JAS y. BOYD.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-06-22
MIR. REPLY,

LEXINGTON. Mo, June 18th. 1878.
Mcssrs. II. J. Higgins, n. j.. Carter, Henry
Sllsher. f. d.. smith. and Observation-Disclosures
In Response 10 your call, published in the INTEL
ligencer of the sth inst. requesting me TO allow
my naIbc 10 20 before the democratic primaries
rs q candidate Tor the Office of Presiding Justice
OF Lafayette county. To be voted upon by the
county at large. I must say. that, for several rea-
sons. l cannot consent TO the Use OF my name as
you desire. First: duty to my family. The
declining health of my son may necessitaie my
absence from the state during two or three
months of the winter season. Second: under
stand that Judge Prather is expecting his name
to go before the primaries for the same position,
and. inasmuc as three Justices ure to be elected.
and in the event OF my becoming Il candidate, it
might happen that all of the places would be
filled by men without experience in County
Affairs. Third: l feel that cur people can i'll
anord to dispense with the personal, practical
knowledge acquired by Judge Pruther during the
past three years. In other words, he is familiar
with the duties of the position he now holds. and
/ am not.
We cannot over-eslimate the impo rtance OF
having the Office of Presiding Justice of q county
\ court filled by u man Of undoubted integrity ,
prudent, economical. and well practiced in BUSH
ness,-one well acquainted with :he wants and
interests Of the people ,-one with more than
ordinary forecast to guard against ant
or unreasonable allowances and appropriations
OF the public funds and one closely identified
In interest with those who have to pay the taxes
and thus bear the burden OF government. A
county court should be composed Of practical
business men. men capable Of managing well
their own and The peoples finances. Our eXpe-
risnce during the past nfteen years should adj
| mnnlsh ia In lp rar.IpI in fh.. Gaiartinn of
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-06-22

TO THE VOTERS OF LAFAYETTE
COUNTY,

The time fur the primary election is so near at
hand that I take this method of getting my name
and claims before the people OF my county for
the Office of assessor. / am . | lifelong democrat,
and q tiller of the soil ana am as well acquainted
with the farming lands of our county as any man
now before YOU for the office. ! know your
lands, and also know that the farmers, as a
class, bave always been unjustly burdened with
taxation; l also know that your lands have
greatly deprecated in value. ! propose to see
each mans farm in the county, and to assess the
same 1t it's true value, If elected your assessor.
! am, of course, subject to the primary election.
I have had large experience in. and know how
to value all kinds OF property and live stock. In
conclusion. 1 urge upon all persons. and partic-
u!arly my farmer friends, TO tHrn ont on the day
Of the primary election and look to yonr inter-
ests. and vote for "A man to Assess your property
who pledges his word and honor to do the same
correctly. justly and lawfully, so that all trouble
in paying ,our taxes will be avoided, by mis-
description Of lands and too high or wrong
amounts of personal assessments. II elected, l
will have your lands described correctly as to
section, township and range, and no annoyance,
NO back taxes, and no trouble.
Respectfully, +. ID, FIELD.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-06-22
A CARD.

Having announced myself u candidate for AS
SCISSOR. l would like to get the Office, provided l
can get ii honorably; but l will not engage in
electioneering by tricks and mIsrepresenting my
opponentsi will run strictly on my own merits,
allowing others TO do the same. Should the peo-
pie elect me, l promise to plat my assessment by
municipal townships. Each tract of land will
contain the owners name, number OF acres,
numbers of land and my valuation. Each town
ship plat will be hung up in the most public
place in the township. in order that all parties
can examine my assessment long before the
Court of Appeals meets. l will leave my notices
to parties, who may fail to br at home. to meet
me. at their voting precinct, and OLIVER their
blanks, thereby saving sever or eight hundred
people the trouble of riding to Lexington to
meet me, whereas | can, within a few days. &C
commodate all. Having held one term. and ex-
perienced the full workings OF the Office, as well
as the means by which errors are corrected, 1
feel that l can prevent a recurrence Of those
mistakes which, from yeur to year, are such =
source of trouble and annoyance.
!esu Respectfully, Us. MITCHELL,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-06-22
Meeting of the County Democratic
Executive Committee.

LEXINGTON, Mo-, jane ;, ls.s.
met pursuant to call OF chairman.
called to order by the chairman.
Present, VIM. Young, Isaac Ncale. j. h. Nc
Donald, William Beatie, W. T. Anderson, j S.
White. j F. Groves and Grove Young.
The following resolutions were offered and
unar adopted:
Whereas. This is satisfied that it is
the desire OF the Democrats of Laiay ellie county.
and that it is greatly to the interest of the DEM
ocratic party that the time of the Primary Elec-
tion be changed, and the qualifications of voters
thereat be amended, II is resolved
LIST. That said Primary Election be held on the
9th day VI July. 1873.
I'd, That all persons who are known to be Dem
Ocrats, Or who voted for Samuel j. 1iidLn for
president. and who will be legal voters at the
November election. and who have resided in the
county of Lafayette ~ days next prior to said
Primary Election, and none other, shall he en-
titled to vote at SAID Primary Election.
Sd. That this Committee shall be- IN session at
the courthouse, in the city of Lexington, on the
sth day of July. and shall continue In session
until all the returns are sent IN.
4th, That the Democracy of Lafayette county
unanimously condemn the employment of con-
vlct labor In competition with honest labor in
coal mines, building railroads, or %anywher
outside the walls Of the penitentiary, and demand
that such employment be Immediately stopped
WIN. YOUNG, Chairman.
AN.NN UNyrs
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-06-22
MR.. BOYD'S REPLY.

Messrs. W. Saunders. j. watt Lewis. q.
w. Thornton, j. A. Jackson, and ~Olhers-Fel-
low-ciiizens In response to your call to become
a candidate before the people, to represent them
IN congress from this. the 9Th congressional dis
trict, | have to say: l accept your call thanking
you for the confidence rendered, and 1t shall not
be misplaced. We shall ask nothing more for
the people than even handed Justice. More than
that We do not want. With less than that We
will not be satisfied. "Unawed by the influence
Of the rich or the great. the people shall be
heard. and their rights indicated"
Yours, truly, JAS. A. BOYD.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-06-22
WILLIAM O. WHITE.

AULLvILLE, Mo. june y, ls7s
EDITOR lNTELLlGENCER:-Wc are uI,n,ed IN
zee among the many candidates for county Off
ces MIR. William {. White presenting his name
L" his many friends tor reelection us county as
SCISSOR. He has made Il very faithful and I'M
hihch!nS officer; In the most effective way dis
charging the duties Of his Office in person-as
much SO as time was given him. His book
show an increase OF taxable property compared
to FORMER years. and a. II man he is In every way
worthy OF the position We promise to be sol
idly for him.
IN DOVER NM FREEDOM.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-06-22
NOVEL FEATURE

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balsam, in the discovery of its rare and remark
able merits. Many have written US expressing
their delight in the fact that it works like .
charm. Its disiniectsDt properties in chemical
combination rendering it healthfnl. cleansing
and healing are bearing fruit. aud the beautiful
hair it produces, with the clean, healthy scalp,
entirely freed from Dandruff and falling hair.
are achievements for which we have reason to
feel proud. A patron assures us that be has used
twelve different hair preparations, and that Par
ker's Hair Balsam surpasses them all. To hair
that has become gray or faded. it restores that
beautiful natural color Of youth. and produces y.
vigor and lnxurisnce that surprises every one.
Buy n bottle from your druggist, ID. W. D. T.v-
Is, and test Its merits,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-06-22
DAVID CALLAHAN. In
REFUSES TO ACCEPT.

Messrs. Bates. Powell, Fulton. Lee, Hall,
Shotwell, Mann and others-Gentlemen Il fe,l
under obligations to you for the confidence man
Tested in the call you made for lie TO become q
to represent the western district in the
house of representatives. l would have
been pleased to have accepted your call. could l
have been the instrument To aid In sinIplyfying
our laws. and l-gIslating for the good Of the
masses; but. OWING to Il press of private busi-
ness matters, must decline ut this time.
Respectfully. q. L. HERNDOS.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-06-22
-
A CALL.

EDWARD Il. MCKEE,. Esq We. the under
slscnd, voters OF Lexington township, recogniz-
ing the necessity Of having our offices filed by
men who will faithfully and efficiently discharge
the duties thereof, and recognizing your integ-
rltv in all transactions and the faithful and ehh
clent manner in which you have served us, 1t
Constable Of Lexington township, would res,
p~ectfuliy ask you TO become a candidate fjl
Constable oil sand township. subject To the action
oil the democratic primary election: promising
10 use all honorable mean 10 secure your nomi.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-06-22
A GALL.

JOHN y. MC~DoSALD-Dear Sir rive, the I'M
dersigned. voters OF the western judicial dis
trlct. deeming you to be eminentiy competent to
discharge the dutIes of county judge with honor
to yourself and lasting benefit 10 the Overburden-
ed taxpayers Of the county; and above all. be-
lieving you Will, il elected, recognize the law
Of the state in holding only four regular terms
during the year, and when vitality necessary All
extra term. and thereby save our people a yearly
tax OF 81. 500. when $500 would be ample COM
pensAtion, to stop forever. if possible, these
monthly and semi monthly courts. In view OF
these hopeful prospects for the future. We heart
lily supplement the flattering call from your own
township, and promise you our undivided sup
port. provided You will suffer your name to
come before the primaries on July 9th.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-06-22
THE LABORATORY OF the SYSTEM,

The stomach is the laboratory of the system in
which certain MYSTERIOUS processes are con-
stantly going on. These result in the produce
ton ofthat wonderful vivlfying agent the blood,
which in 8 state OF health rushes laden with the
elements of vitality to the remotest parts of the
alyzed by dyspepsia, blood manufacture is car
risd on imperfectly. the circulation grows tam
and sluggish, md the system suffers in conse.
quencc. Moreover. indigestion reacts upon the
liver and bowels, rendering the 1rst sluggish
and the latter cOnstipated. The brain also suffers
by sympathy, and sick headaches, sleeplessuess
and nervous symptoms are engendered. Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters reforms this state OF
Things, gives permanent tone and regulsrity-to
Inc stomach anu its associate organs, the
bowels and liver. and ensures complete nourish-
ment anu Increased viRor of the system. 1t Is
the most popular as we'll Ms the most efficient
anti-dyspeptic and tonic in America. junImI
Cli1ord's Notwithstanding, infallibls
cure for all .diseases originating In hillary de-
rangements. caused by tie malaria of missmstic
countries. Ne preparation known possesses An
sradicating power over this class OF diseases at
all comparable to Clinord's Febrifuge. 1t Il
the ne plus ultra Of Ague remedies. Sure and
sale in Its sction, Its great power in neutral,z-
ing malarious influences is only equsled by lie
harmless action on the body. No disagreeabls
AFTER effects from this remedy. For sale by all
druggists. J. Z. RICHARDSON,
5lnlmt
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-06-22
[NGTON INTEILIGENCER, SATURDAY, JUNE e. 1s7s.
THE LEGISLATURE lard.

Hearing that Col. Chiles was making an un-
called for attack upon those ofmy friends who
had Interested themselves in and signed the call
made upon ME TO become n candidate for the
legislature. | thought II due TO them I" meet nm
at his appointments last Saturday. ami ! dih so
l tini that Ii. complains that several gentlemen
signed the call upon me who would not have
done so had they known that he would be u cam
didate. lfthere are any such l desire to nus
publicly relieve them of their pledge to me.
Very respectfully. A. a. L.ESUEUR.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-06-22
A GALL.

JoHH <. CoRpkR: - We. the undersigned
merchants. farmers, mechanics, truders, bank
ers. professional. laboring and business men Of
Lafayette county; deeply sensible of the ennob-
ling traits OF your character: your business
qualifications, and OF your identity and interest in
the progress and development OF the resources
of our county; knowing you to be = man OF
honesty. integrity. ldelIty and salldity pos
sessing Il good sound Judgment. and from u long
experience, a good practical business man In
every sense of the word, and confident thst you
would. Irrespective of opposition, rings, clicks
or combination of any kind whatever .conscisn-
tinu,ly, faithfully and fcnrlessiy discharge all
duties. both OF u public and private nature in
cumbent upon the office, most respectfully and
earnestly solicit You to announce yourself Is y
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-06-22

Messrs. j. b. Hord, W. A. Redd and C..
Y. Ford, capdidatss for collector. thinking
that with the field so much divided
there was little prospect OF election for
either, agreed, We understand, to leave 1t to
q lumber Of their friend ss to which was the
strongest. Att meeting. last Saturday. it
was decided that capt. Redd's chances were
the best, and MIR. Ford has already with.
drawn. Judge Hord will probably do so,
though We are not advised Is to his inten'
| lions.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-06-22

Messrs. Il. II. Laukford, W. T. Hays, Ferd.
d.. Smith, ami hers-Gcntleme Thanking
you as neighbOrs for your cordial endorsement
OF my course us county judge. u position which
came to Inc unsOugh,, | will say that | will per-
init the Use of my name ut II e primary election,
and if nominated and elected, viii discharge
the duties of the Office to the best of my ability
for the good of the whole county.
Very Respectfully, K. A. BARNETT.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-06-22
EVERY MOTHER

VIII greatly add TO her own strength and een-
fort ny the free use OF Parker's Ginsr Tonic.
while Its invigorating properties that soothe the
nerves and induce refreshing sleep. are impari-
Ell through the milk to her nursing bsbe. max
ing the little one quiet. con!ented, cheerful and
happy-the best way to make the frethll child .
good baby" 1t is also amost comforting rem
edy for the Aged, the Feeble and Convalescept;
1t builds up and sustains the strength. soothes
the nerves, banishes melancholy, and 10 incom-
psrably superior to wines or liquors, while it
does not intoxicste. Buy from your druggistr
ID. W. B.. Tevis, q 81 bottle, or . sample bott3s
at Is cents, and test its merits. eaprmSeow.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-06-22
A R

GaERNros, Mo-, June 18th, 1873.
EDITOR ISTELLIGENCEB:-FOr REASONS salts
factory to myself aud friends, ! Withdraw from
the race for collector of Lafayette county. Ever
feeling grateful for the zeal and interest my
friends have msnifested in my behalf, and the
csurtesy shown to me by ell, 1 am
Very respectfully,
G. Y. FORD.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-06-22
CHEAP CHEAP :! CHEAPll
C.PATTERSON
is L
Notice to Delinquent Tax-Paysrs.

The county court will be convened on the first
Monday in July next, being the first day Of the
month. for the special purpose of attending to
the settlement OF back taxes. Those having re-
ceipts for payment of back taxes charged against
them, or having special reasons for the compro.
mise or reduction. By the court, of back taxes
charged against their lands, Will do well to be
present and present their claims to the court, at
that time. as all petitions for the payment Of
taxes not at that time compromised or paid will,
by order Of the court be put IN the hands Of the
sheriff for service in time for the August term Of
the circuit court. in compliance with the statute
in such case made and provided.
GEORGE S.RATHBUN,
JAMES NJ. CALLAHAN,
Attorneys to collect delinquent taxes.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-06-22
A RETRACTION.

Having, without due consideration and proper
information, signed my name to the call for Mr.
James A. Boyd, ''to become u candidate to rep
resent this the 7th congressional DISTRICT"
hereby retrxct. l am in favor Of no man for
any office who would break the ranks of the
democratic party. j.. J. BUARD.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-06-22
a CALL.

COL. JOSEPH DAvls:-Having implicit conf
deuce In your integrity, and possessing, as you
do, especial qualifications for the position of
county Justice, We. your fellow-citizens, neg
that you will permit us to use your name for the
oilce Of presiding justice of Lafayette county
ct the primary election. to be held July 9Th
Should you aece,ls to our request. We pledge the
u-. of all honorable means to secure you. nCrn
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-06-22

The Burlington Hawkeye advises
classes of medical students to draw lots
rs to which OF their number shall be
dissected for the good of science
Beside the other benefits to be derived
it suggests that it would be q healthy
plan to decrease competition.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-06-22
REPLY OF MIR.

Messrs. j. II. Straughn, NJ. L. Keller, J. G..
Russell and ~thers-Gentiemen You Gatterinr
call upon me to become a candidate for the nom.
ination for justice of the peace for Lexington
township, at the democratic primary election
has received careful consideration, and in re-
Spouse would say that | submit my name a,
desired, promising If nominated AID elected Mt
the ensuing election " discharge the duties OF
SAID Office to the best of my ability.
Respectfully.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-06-22
A CALL.

JOSEPH d. SHEwALrER, ESQ We, the I'M
dersigned citizens and democrats of LAFAYETTE
county, repOsing confidence in your ability and
superior qualifications FOR Representative Of the
western district, would respectfully ask you to
become = candidate for that position. subject to
the primary election TO be held on the 9th day of
July, ls1e, pledging ourselves to Use all hon.
orabie means to secure Your nomination and
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-06-22
NS<E-SDR

W. are authorized Ia announce LIN 10
GORDON a. a candidate Tor Assessor a! !@1ias
on. county, subject 10 the democratic primary
We are authorized Z" announce WILLIAM Z.
WHITE As Il cau,!rIate tor Assessor" ID l.a'aI nc
couurv, subject to the action Of the democratic
W. are authorized TO announce JOHN W.
WHITE a. . candidate Tor the ohhte o. as>e,
= 80 .far,IGn jel
W. are authorized 20 announce T. : MICH
Fill Ms Il caudldat- for Assessor oil Lafayette
Corntv- subject TO the action of the democratic
party. DICE
We are authorized 10 announce CALM Kitf.
FOX, OF Dover township. as q catiiiuate i"i
Assessor OF Lafayette county. supIrct 10 s"e
action of the democratic primary ELECTION
W. are authorized 10 announce Ep"!Hh
SCISSOR o: Lafayette county. subject 10 the demo-
cratic primary election
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-06-22
JEFFERSON CRY, Mo-, June 18th, 1878,

JEFFERSON City, Mo-, June 18th. 1878.
GEO NJ. MoUNTIoY, ESQ Dear Sir:-I am
in receipt of yours OF yesterday. and in answer,
have to say, both Attorneys-General Hockalay
and Smith hold the new constitution began
de moro without reference to the old one. and
that sher,ffs Can hold their Offices for four years
under ii. without regard to The length of time
they held Office under the old constitution. Con-
curing in their construction. ! am OF the opin-
ion you are eligible 10 reelection for another
term. Very respectfully,
HOS. HOLLADAY.
SHERIFF McLoyd, Of Marion county; Grooms,
OF Clay county: Murray, OF Pst.i-. and Meyer,
OF Cole county, are all now candidates for third
terms, and this question has not been raised In
either case. Sheriff Murray is running without
opposition. and has SINCE been nominated.
In conclusion, if you deem me competent and
worthy to discharge the duties appertaining to
the office Of sheriff, and desire TO vote for me for
that position, do not decline or refuse to SO vote
because Of the objections raised by ''voter."
Very respectfully,
GEORGE NJ. MOUNTJoY.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-06-22
Mules Wanted at Mt. Hope.

Messrs. Stewart 4 Ward will be at Mt.
Hope, Friday, aud Saturday, June 18th and
23tb, to purchase muIes, from 1871 TO l6
hands high b., from three TO eight years old.
| All parties having such mules should bring
them IN and get the cash.