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The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-04-15

The Republicans saw fit TO incor-
porate into their platform, al their
late State Convention, in Louisville,
the importance of voting for Con-
stitutivnal Convention. We had
thought that the Republicans were
Conslitutionalists, and were opposed
TO breaking up Governments I'VE had
been induced TO believe that as that
party was SO strict in regard TO the
National Constitution that it would
also Consist by sustaining the State
Constitution, but it seems we were
doomed 10 disappointment. The he.
publican party is loyal only when
policy demands loyalty. But then we
will not abuse the very excusably
weak minority party in the State; it
no doubt sees advantage to be gained
by calling this Constitutional Con
vention, and it sees it in this way /:
the Convention will be controlled by
the Democrats and in the struggles
for sectional measures, quarrels for
certain private ends, chickering's for
factional supremacy, &C., all Of which
would inevitably transpire in the
Convention, there might be brought
about split in the Democratic party,
thereby putting the Republican party
nearer power in the State. There is
danger of this indeed. We can not
now anticipate what might be the
work Of such Convention, nor can
We tell what might be done to destroy
the Democratic State party through
this means. We are progressing ad
mirably as n peoplu and prosperinI
as Government, ana it behooves u
not TO unnecessarily tamper with S,
formidable weapon as delicate leg
islation. All things are lovely il
! Kentucky. What oil earth do W
want more? Let well enough alone
Wait until our National Governmer
has been snatched from the clutchc
of jobbery and oppression, wait unit
the nation is out of the woods befor
we stake our home interests on Ii
wisdom of Constitutional Convel
!, ton. We want no such Convention
;, The State does not need it and
would he next to crime 10 dabb
with the issue TO tickle an idle FAINT
or TO anuse childish within.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-04-15

This large talk of negroes emigra-
ting from the South 10 Kansas and
10 tho North is for some purpose af-
Ter all. The Census is TO be taken
next year. The Democrats control
both Houses of Congress, by virtue
of the South. The number of popu-
lation controls, according to the Con-
stitution, the number of Congress
men a State is entitled 10. If Repub-
lican politicians can induce the peo-
pie to believe that the South has lost
one fourth of its entire population by
this emigration fever, then there will
be sufficient excuse for the radical
conductors of the census to cut the
South short in her returns, thereby
reducing the number Of her Con-
gressmen aud possibly putting the
Federal Government in the hands OF
the "stalwarts.' Who knows but
that this emigration excitement was
created among the negroes by hire
lings of the present unblushing Ad-
ministration And who knows but
that the poor women clerks Of the In
terror and Treasury Departments at
Washington have been assessed to
carry OH the work 4? The truth of the
matter is the Republican party is dead
as national y,only In sections is
lis names legion, and in sinking to
10 the bottom of the gulf of dark des-
pair why should we not suspect that
this emigration fever is trick paid
for by The party. That party has
done worse things in times past, with
less hope Of reward.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-04-15

Col. Richard A. Jones has pub
lished in the Courier-Journal o very
eloquent criticism on the life of the
late lamentcd John f. Hatcher. The
remarks are offered from a sense of
appreciation of the personal friend
ship for the man and respect due
the memory of brilliant journalist.
Col. Jones has accurately weighed
the qualifications of both the subject
of his memorial and Geo. D. Prem.
ticc and thus compares them:
Prentice had the sharpness and kecnness Of
wit; Hatcher the roundnrss and How Of hu
NOR. There was generally n sting in Prenti-
ce's paragraphs, while Hatcher's We're. iol
the most part amiabie, and equally pointed
Prentice was wit; Hatcher ahumoi fst.
Col. Jones has reflected, creditably
as is possible in SO brief a treatise, the
meritorious virtues Of a shining intel
lcct, the perpetuated memory of {
.hivalrouS friend, the individualit,
of a journalist whose works are en-
araved on the intellect of progressiy
literature.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-04-15

Attention is directed to the letter
on our first page from "Dclaye to
Hayes" We have never read more
whitening, vituperative article and it
is no doubt The rival of any that has
record in the country. Mr.. Hayes
was his school-mate-he knows him,
and whereof lie speaks. 1t is hard TO
fall victim 10 such cannon ball.
1t will well bear careful reading.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-04-15
HOPKINS.
lTimes.,


This county is for Blackburn, Hew-
lit and Hardin.
The days Of mass conventions are
over in this county.
A farmer living near this place
presented Judge Scott with very
curious and peculiar piece of money,
which lie had plowed up in one Of
his fields few days before. From
the letters and general appearance Of
the coin we think it a very old one,
and must have been under ground
for great many years.
IRepublican.l
There Is n good deal of sickness in
this town aud vicinity now.
Dan Bruce and Dan Wilson, two
men from the lower part of the conn-
ty. were convicted OF horse stealing
yesterday, and sentenced to two
years each in the penitentiary.
Last Saturday morning a negro en-
tered the residence of w. A. Polk
through window in the second sto-
ry, into a room in which Miss Alice
Rycroft, n sister-in-law OF Mr.. Polk,
was sleeping. Miss Rycrolt was
awakened by feeling the cold hand OF
the brute on her person, and scream
ing with all her might, awakened her
brother, Mr.. George Rycroft, who
was sleeping in all adjoining room
WHO ran to her assistance, but the
negro had escaped before he got into
the room. Miss Rycroft is one oil
the incest and most estimable young
ladies in our city, and the brute who
scared her so badly, IL he is ever
caught, should be dealt with unmer
cifully. ii %
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-04-15
The Republican State Convention
and its Platform.


The Republicans met in Louisville
on the 10th and nominated ticket
for State offices. Hon. Waller Evans
received the nomination for Govern
or. Mr.. Evans is regarded as an
able lawyer and will no doubt make
a credilable race. There is, of course
no possible chance for him to be
elected, but the honor of bearing the
Republican banner is to him matter
of no small concern. He should feel
gratitied that an honorable constitu-
ency, representing every section of
the State, has placed such confidence
in and expressed such admiration for
him. 1t is indeed an honor, and to
that extent only can it be made avail
able for advancement. Mr.. Evans is
native of this county, having sue
ccssfully served through several heat
ed political campaigns, always with
credit to himself and with profit to
his party. He has many warm and
apprcciative friends in this county,
and it will be q source of special graf
ificalion 10 them that he has so mate
rally bettered himself by bis move
to Louisville. 1t is a source of regret
that he has been placed on so rotten a
platform as that Of the convention.
Read these clauses from that plat
form:
ave condemn in the strongest
terms the gross mismanagement OF
of public affairs in Kentucky by the
Democratic party which has had en-
tire control of the State for the past
fourteen years. 1t has failed to fos-
Ter a common school system worthy |
of the name, and has robbed the chill
dren of the State. Ii has sacrificed
the important interests Of the State,in
internal improvements, and while IL
makes the boast that the State has no
debt, we have the Notifying spectacle
of n State with no public works or en-
terprises, and meagre, ANTICIPATED and
inadequate public institutions. The
frequent necessity 10 use militia
to suppress the disorder and reckless
spirit which stops short of no crime
from the lysching of obscure white
and colored persons TO the assassin
alton of Judges on the bench. is the
natural ouigrowth of the pernicious |
teachings of the Democratic party"
Is there anything TO Justify such
declarations? Does not every man
with % grains Of brains know that
Democracy had nothing OH earth TO
do with the killing of either the
Brcathitt county Judge, or of Judge
Elliott? Does not every fair minded
man appreciate that the Democrats OF
the State pay nearly nine-tenths of the
money into the fund which supports
public schools in the State? Does
not every one know that the system
isas near perfect as it can be be made
without larger school fund? and
yet the Republicans have cheek
enough TO blame the Democratic
party and swear by the stomachs of
voracious appetites for office that it is
all wrong! wrong!! wrongful! Mr..
Evans will have difficult ground TO
sustain IN the coming canvass, if he
accepts this thunder and lightning
platform as the will and opinion of
his party and attempts to stand Oh it.
There are other gross absurdities in
the platform but we leave them to
condemn themselves, and die by their
own hands.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-04-15

The Journal favors the letting of
Evansville's law practice to the low
est bidder, on the ground of economy.
On the same principle better decide
TO have no law suits, this would be
still more economical. Whether either
would be practicable is left for the
Journal to demonstrate during the
leisure hours of its national party,
which comcth quickly.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-04-15

DR.. Williams, OF Cerulcan Springs,
has located in our town QLamasco).
Rev. John G. Tate, of Hopkinsville,
has been preaching at the Presbyte-
rim church since last Friday 10 very
good congregations. Mr.. Tate sus-
tains well his reputation as sound
theologian and excellent preacher.
His sermon Tuesday night on "Son,
give me thy heart" was greatly above
the average even from the best
preachers.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-04-15

II has been clearly shown that Chas.
Jacob, Republican Mayor-elect, Of
Cincinnati. procured his naturaliza-
ton papers "prematurely." The right
of his claims to the Office might be
tested before the Courts. The Con-
stitution requires man 10 be a resi-
DENTIST the United States five years
before he can become naiuralized as a
citizen and qualified for holding
Office. Mr.. Jacob obtained his papers
six months before the I've years were
out.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-04-15

The Republican party has gone into
power in Evansville, and the Journal
says "the gambling houses must CO."
As tree is Judged by its fruits SO a
man 10 Judged BY the company he
keeps. An honest confession is good
for the soul, thou Journal Of truth.( p
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-04-15

The cooking main between Penn
sylvania and Virginia met in Norfolk
last week. Each side showed %
birds and 10 were matched. The
contest was for $25 on each side, and
$500 on the odd fight. The sides
were about even when last heard
from, and betting was lively.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-04-15
TRIGG.
Democrat

Owing to a recent change in the
time table of the Cadiz and Hopkins
vile narrow gauge, there will be no
passenger train in to-day.
Yes. they were sitting on the porch
and matching nickels for kisses last
Sunday evening. We mean young
gentlemen and fair lady at Canton.
The publisher Of this paper has not
yet fully determined whether or moi
he will pass the summer at Saratoga,
or at Blandville with the Ballard
News.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-04-15

Philadelphia had only sixteen slioe
factories eight years ago, whereas
now she has one hundred and forty
actively operating, and producing, as
near as can be ascertained, about
forty-eight million pairs annually.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-04-15

Between cock-fghtings, lcg-walk-
ings, ball-shootings, base-ballings.
church-cour,ings, and Congressman
cusings the country stands on the
very verge of "rebellion."
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-04-15

The Republicans of the Senate are
about rs jealous Caucusians as the
Democrats, the past week demon
strates. The ouisville Commercial
will please try an Alternative and pray
for all proDer relief.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-04-15

The old home of John Randolph, of
Roanoke, in Charlotte county, Vir-
GINA, has been consumed by fire.
Randolph lies buried close to the
spni
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-04-15

The indications are that the bond
holders will accept Virginia's COM
promise. The moral party of the
State is more troubled than the crcdi-
TORS.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-04-15

Hopkins Republicans failed to rep
resent the county in the nomination
for Governor,
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-04-15
TODD.
| lle.Ister.l

TODD.
Re. ister.
Carpenters have resumed work on
the Cumberland Pre- sbyterian church
at this place, and will continue until
it is completed.
An attempt was made by the pris-
oners in our Jail 20 break out last
Monday night. The watchful eye OF
our jailer detected them and rendered
their attempt aboriive.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-04-15
F. ESTABLISHED 1855.
INVENTORS

Should address EDISON BROS, Attorneys Mt
Law and Patent solicitors, I'll G Street, WASH
ington, ID. e., for circulars Of inRtrnctions.
Reasonable terms. Reference and advice
sent PRIZE, We attend exclusively to Patent
business, Reissues, Interferences, and cases
rejected In other hands specially.
Trademarks and Caveats solicited. Upon
receipt, OF model crsketch and description wo
give or opinion rs to patentability, FREE OF
cHARoE. We reierto the present Comm lesion
o. ofPatepts and all Ex-Commissioners who
have served within the past fifteen years.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-04-15

2 The Republican ticket of the State
Is as follows: ia'.nL ts sit iis
Govcrnor--waltcr Evans, Louis
Vile. t3h lM E3i1
Lieut.. Governor--O. S. Dunning,
Robertson. re 'qi' ~ e7FN1 ie38
/ Attorney General-W .. Brad.
ley, Garrard. 'f ed illV ta.aifl
Auditor--J. A, Williamson, Camp.
pell. 3N9Y 0H is HicH ~
Treasursr--R. P. Stoll, Fayette,
Register-Mat. O'Doherty, Louis
vile. sIasi- pa" eeoi a
Superintendent Public Instruction..
Walter McIntiro, Ohio. ~
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-04-15
CLOTHING. QUIZ OWN NTAKE
OUR NEI GHBoRs.

STRENG g. FRANKEL.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-08
NEARING THE END.

The scaffold is now in process of erection in the
orridor Of the Court House at Camden, N j., on
which. on Friday, Benjamin Hunter will expiate his
crime-the murder of John M. Armstrong. The site
of the gallows has been selected where the two wide
and high Railways, which the length and breadth
of the building respectively intersect each other
The spot is within few feet of the cell in which
Graham the confessed accomplice of Hunter, is
fined sheriff Calhoun has constantly superintendent
the work and prevented the carpenters from making
worked that not sound has been heard in Hunters
cage to indicate that the scaffold being built.
Hunters indomitable will still asserts itself and
retains the mastery of his nervous organism. The
doomed man has grown more serious the past few
days and shows greater interest in his future He
sits patiently all day long and reads his Bible, only
stopping to partake of his meals which he eats with
apparent relish. His only visitors now his
relatives. his wife. and daughters calling upon
him regularly.
Yesterday afternoon, when the Rev. Richard H.
Allen. Presbyterian divine who is ministcring the
doomed mans spiritual wants visited the cage of the
condemned he found Hunter lying on the bed with his
face partially buried in the pillow Hunter has been
in the habit of meeting his spiritual adviser cordially
but yesterday he seemed oblivious of the minister's
presence, and even the announcement by the keeper
that the reverend gentleman in waiting only
greeted with slight nod The minister prayed for
some minutes and then began conversation with
Hunter, advising him not to die under false coors
that there was no hope for him. and to square him
self with God and he ought to tell all he knew of
the murder. Hunter answered treinulously. II can
make confession to none but Christ" Hunter then
tossed himself the bed and groarfed pitcously.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-08
THE DENNODY MYSTERY.

James Dennodys case was called before Judge
Flamncr yesterday morning at Jefferson Market
Police Court. and the magistrate remarked that ho
thought tho charge Of homicide preferred against
him could not be sustained. There were grounds, he
said. for believing that he had assaulted his wife
catharine some time previous to her death. which,
however, there was no evidence to show had been
caused by that assault. He would. therefore, dis
miss the graver charge and hold James in 900 bail
to answer for the assault, which committed
than three weeks before the woman's demise vt
Roosevelt Hospital.
Bail was furnished but before James left the court
room he was rearrcstcd on q commitment from Coro
ner Woltman. lie was then conducted to the Coro-
ner's Office, where inquest in the case held.
Several witnesses examined and their testimony
won't to disprove the homicide theory. Deputy Coro
ner Cushnan. who. made the autopsy of Mrs. Denno-
dy's body. stated that death was due to natural
causes; that there were no signs of violence, and
verdict In accordance with that fact rendered.
Coroner Woltman then passed the prisoner over to
the officer in waiting for him aud Inc conducted
to the Tombs.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-08

open. SO started to carry Wesley his clothes;
went up the outside steps 10 his door and knocked
the door led into the Kitchen raped
and no answered and | raped again
went down stairs: after / got below heard the
door open and shut again; then went up stairs
sgain and raped; there being no response,
went below heard step in the sitting room;
could not tell whether ii the step OF man or
woman I went up the third time; tried the
door and it was fastened there was light in the
sitting room; the light each time; did not get
into the house; do not know who in the house
crossexamined-- think it was Thursday evening
between seven aud eight O'Clock.
CAUTION JURY.
Chief Justice j. ID. Park sitting associate justice
IN the trial cautioned the jury to read reports OF
the published by the press and not to
with any one upon the subject.
j. L. Wait, counsel for the defence. thought the
Chief Justices words timely and important.
T. M. Waller. District Attorney, said names had
been given him of persons who had attempted to
tamper with the jury. and lie hoped to hear more
of it.
Chief Justice Park cited the enormity of such an
offence and then ordered the Court adjourned until
nine A. NJ. tomorrow.
The prosecution hope to complete their evidence
Tomorrow. and the defence will, probably. open on
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-08
NEWARK'S NEW GOVERNMENT.

The old Council Of Newark adjourned sine die last
evening and the new Council organized. with Presi-
dent Young In the chair. The salary ordinance cut
ting down the pay of all city officers. including fire.
men and police was introduced by Alderman
Clark and passed to second reading. and the
Mayors message WINS read and ordered printed.
The message is long and interesting exhibit OF the
affairs of the city. The Mayor says that II is crafty
ing to know that tho Indebtedness OF the
city IN in excellent shape. and. with judicous
management, need not cause embarrassment.
lie speaks cncouragingy of educational and sanitary
affairs, recommends discrimination in the selection
OF policemen. praises the Excise Commissioners
warmly Endorses the road movement aud invites
advice aLl suggestions irvn the Common Council
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-08
KINGS COUNTY DEMOCRACY.

The Kings County Democratic General COMMITTEES
met last night at their headquarters Court street.
near Montague. Brooklyn. Accommodation which
set forth that the Eighth Ward Democratic Associs
ton had become dcmoralized was presented by Hugh
Campbell, who suggested the appointment q COM
mttee to rcorganIze It, There also coinln,,ni-
cations OF similar character from other wards and
after very spirited discussion ON the subject the
matter was referred to the Executive Committee for
investigation.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-08
INDICTED FOR MURDER

William L. Palmer, who shot and killed Police on
Asa II. Furniss in the Metropolitan Hotel the
2sth ut., was yesterday indicted by the Grand Jury
for murder in the first degree. II will be rcmcm-
borcd that Officer Furniss died the 3lst ult. In ST.
fort nj
The New York herald., 1879-07-02
COMMERCIAL REPORT.

COTTON ON THE SPOT UNCHANGED; FUTURES
CLOSED STEADY FLOUR sTEADY-wHEAT
NoMfNAL.--CoRN FIRMER---oArs FIIM-wHIs-
KEY NOMINAL PORK QUIET--IARD QUIET
SPIRITS TURPENTINE EAsIER--RosTN NOM
INAr.--coFFEE srEADY.-sUaAR FIRM--PE-
TRoLEUM FIRM.
TUESDAY July 1-6 p. NJ.
The markets generally were quiet. but with
scarcely any deviation from the general position
reported in our last Flour remained steady, and
wheat was still nominal. Corn was again nrmer,
nominally unchanged, and pork and lard were
quiet. Cotton the spot dull. but without
change Futures closed steady, but without ma
terial change in values. Coffee remained steady and
sugar ruled Arm. Oils were quiet. Petroleum firm.
Rosin was dull. but nomnaily unchanged and spirits
turpon tine triae lower
quiet at 4ssc. 44c. for pots and eiac
for pearls.
still quoted At 1IAc. I2c according to
brand.
and Southern.
coffee ruled arm and 100 bags Maracabo ex Hornet and
Jane Adelaide. sold at full prices We uotc-ordinary
Ike; fair do, 13c good do issxc. prime do I4ac
range for lots. lie. lee; Santos, far good
i2Ac i3c ninety days; Java. government bags 22c
ne grass mats, 24c. n 25c.; Singapore Ice 17c.;
Ccylon f4c Ice Marscaibo. ihc 16hc. Lagusyra
l3c i5c. Janaca, l2c. 14lsc ST. Domingo, IOc.
tsc Porto Rico. i5c. 18lsc Costa Rca lac &c.
Mexican, l4c l5iac Angostura, l5c. lie. savanilla,
CoorgaAer srocx was dull: We .guote,-Molas.es
Shocks s2incb, with heads ~ vS VI s sugar shook.