The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1878-05-10

Hr WAS AwAKYxED.-Pai Mulioo, an
Irish section hand, who il mighty fond Of
his tea, and very often takes on a good deal
more than he can carry, stretched himself
out by the railroad track between here aud
the Juastion last Fdday aishi, and using
the rail ar a'pIlow vas soon oblivious to
all mundane matters. lie would most
likely have gotten in a good nights esi,
bat the freight train vas hehind that day
and about nine o'clock, r. NJ, came putting
along and the frs, thing Pat knew he was
about twenty feet down the embark ment,
with an ugly cash in his head produced by
the remor-eless COW catcher of the engine
lie was -obered in an instant, and shortly
Afterwards was sitting in Doctors office
undergoing the painful operation Of hsv.
ing the cash sewed M. II didn't learn
him a Lesson, however, for next day Pat
was as drunk again as a son Of Sea cook.
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Hon. T.. W. TuRSER.-This Distinguish
ed aspirant for Congressional honors adj
dressed good audie nee here on Court day
and made a wonderfully fine impression
on his hearers. lie commenced by SAYING
that he had not been urged on To make the
race by a majority Of the Democrats" OF
the District, but that he himself hsd been
the main urger in the matter aud that he
nov stood before the people to u,g, them
to give him their support. He was ans-
ions for the Office for it, honor As we'll as
it. emoluments. On the financial
questions 81 the day, he expressed himself
in favor Of National currency that would
PASS at par and pay al debts, both public
and private. He was not for the eItermi.
nation Of National Banks, but thought
they should he taxed a. other property.
Was for an unconditional repeal OF the
Resumption Act, and expressed himself
strongly In favor Of Woods Tariff Bill. lie
took strong grounds in favor Of the Texas
Pacific Railroad, and the applause that
greeted his remarks on this question show
ed how tender chord he had struck in
the iearts Of his heasers, Hethrs deyo,ed
a short time to Judge Durham, and showed
up some Of THE ways that sre dark and
the tricks that are vain" Of ,Ast in,Aiiabls
gentleman. He ssd ls,sss y .sAov that
Durham had proniusd Ain II he would
no, oppose him ia biz ~ saDs, that he
would not run again but would give his
sapposs aud that q friends. 10 . Madison
county man. IN Mach u tAis year, he
asked 70 b ssl>>ssd isoul his promise
and ea bic tTa>r) spfusiss - Art 10 re-
lsAss him, hs don Dc canopy ola bull -.iolsr
and attemps TO fris hlsnTurner into release
putting Il on the ground that Il was not q
question between him and Turner, but one
In which the people had right to demand a
hearing and that II Turner was willing 10
stem that tide he was sure that his (Dnr.
ham'al friends would he slow 70 sapport
him. lie finally released hin from the
promise voluntarily made and LEFT the
good people TO decide II they intend 10
keep Durham pspetnally In Congress. His
discussion Of Durham vas marked with a
true gsntlsmanly feeling, and Il is safe io
say thai many Of that gentleman's warm
es. supporters were won to the speaker.
Judge Turner is most pleasant and en-
tertaining ,alker and a genial gentleman,
who makes friends wherever he goes One
thing Is assured, that the people are
awakening 10 the iaei aha, shsrs h ZONE
other man in this District as worthy Of the
honors that they have 40 lavishly bestowed
On Mr.. Durham as She, Distinguished gen.
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