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Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-11

Speaking of our reduction of the pub
lie debt and refundlng operations, the
London Times says: IF the Americans
can accomplish these things in hard
times, we are almost afraid to ask q
selves what they will be able to DC in
the period of prosperity"
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-11

TheColorado Legislature assembled
on the LIST of January; that of Indiana on
the I'd; that of Nevada followed on the
9th Missouri and Illinois on The stn'
and Kansas on the 14th. Each OF these
is to choose a United States senator to
serve from the 4th of March.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-11

The radicals of Washington City ad.
here to the color line, and refuse to rec.
ognlze the social equality OF the man
and brother. Senator Bruce and his
accomplished wife have taken the ele-
giant mansion near the Howard Uni
versity. formerly occupied by Professor
Langston, and are prepared to enter.
tain in magnificent style. As yet the
wives and daughters of his brother sen.
ators have failed, upon various pre-
lenses, to call.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-11

The idea of permitting the railway
companies to do a general telegraph
business, or rather to open their tele-
graph lines to public use, has been re-
vived and put in definite shape in a bill
before the United States senate. intro
duced by Senator Jones, of Florida. and
Ia now awaiting action.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-11

Caleb Cushing was buried at New
burrpert, Mass, January 9th. The fu-
neral was designediy as plain as those
of commo citizens in rural towns.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-11

The recent cold wave reached the
sunny regions of orange groves and
blooming flowers. The whole state of
California wa invaded, including Santa
Barbara and Los Angeles-the garden
of the angels. 1t is said the damage to
the tropical fruits of these sections was
immense. The oranges were just ripen-
ing upon the trees. and it is thought the
entire crop was destroyed. The same
is said to be true OF southern Florida.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-11

The United States supreme court has
decided that polygamous marriages are
criminal even in Utah territory. From
this it would seem that %freeioveism and
religious freedom are not identical.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-11

European banks continue to fail for
LARGE amounts. The Cornish bank
'Tweedie & Williams has just suspended,
and will cause great suffering through
out the whole Carnish district.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-11

1t may prove of interest for some OF
orr preeuback friends to know that
Brick Pomeroy has leased the Lacrosse
Chronicle. The question is what will
he do with it?
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-11

There will DO q democratic caucus at
Jefferson City on Monday night. The
clans are gathering, and some warm
work Is expected.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-11

The Charleston News and Courier
saws: s.The assertion that lawlessness
exists in the south in any greater degree
than in the east, north or west, is a false
hood, as can be proven by thousands oil
northerners who have moved to the
south, and are now living among Us and
mlnding their own business. instead Of
c~oncocting sensational letters for north
ern neWspapers.o
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-11

Hayes has not yet decided who tc
appoint to the Berlin mission, made
vacant by the death OF Bayard Taylor.
j. B. Henderson's chances are thought
to be good should the choice fall outside
of the state OF Ohio.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-11

Doctor Sonneschein's congregation
promptly offered the use of their syna-
gogue to the Second Baptist Church, st.
Louis, whose church edifce was lately
destroyed by fire. The offer was prompt
ly accepted by the church, and regular
services will be held therein until other
ARRANGEMENTS are made.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-11

The Honore block. Chicago. was par
tally DESTROYED by fire Saturday night.
Total loss about sic, 600. Gen. Sheri-
dan occupied q portion OF the building
IS headquarters.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-11

The freezing of the fire plugs in st.
Louis. Chicago. and other cities. is caus-
ing much uneasiness, as it is impossible
to a supply of water in case Of
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-11

1t is estimated that there were 2OO.O
skaters on the ice in New York city
last Sunday-1OO, 900 being on the Cen
trail Park lakes alone
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-11

A seal was killed on a cake of ice in
New York bay. last Tuesday week.
The CARCASS was hung up in Clinton
market. drawing crowds of thousands to
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-11

Don Cameron has been nominated Tor
reelection as senator by the republicans
of Pennsylvania.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-11

A colored congregation in Alabama
burned the church to get rid OF the
preacher.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-11
The extensive boot and shoe firm o

The extensive boot and shoe firm Of
Appleton, Noyes & Maude. of St. Louis.
made an assignment in favor OF Thomas
Richeson. on the 9th. This step was
rendered necessary by the death of tho
silent partner. Robert Jarvis, of Louis
vile KY, and the consequent withdraw
al of his capital. about $3.50. 900, from
the concern. Assets and liabilities not
stated.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-11

Juan Moncasi, who attempted to as
sassinate the King of Spain on October
20. was put to death by the garrote at
Madrid in the presence Of a great crowd
of people.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-11

As q measure of economy, Chicago Is
now burning coal oil in her street lamps.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-11

The Gothic drug store. Carrollton
No.. was destroyed by lire this week.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-11

Thirty thousand operatives are out OF
employment in Manchester, England
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-11

The latest thing in politics is the re-
yival of the scheme to cut up the state
of Texas and make i've states blossom
where only one now blooms. Texas is
certainly too large and unwieldy for one
sovereignty. but any plan for her amel-
ioration which. includes the sending oil
eight more democratic senators to
Washington will be vigorously opposed
by the watcLful state of Rhode Island.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-11

Springfield Republican: One {. the
democratic outrages in Louisiana is the
opening of twenty new celored schools
in the parish OF Caddo, where there have
been stories Of election troubles since
the establishment of the Nichols gov
arnnant
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-11

It is now stated that the Russians
will evacuate the Dobrudja on the
18th. Perhaps.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-11

Capt. Bogardus has undertaken the
feat OF breaking 5000 glass balls out OF
5000. His first $3.50 shots did not
score a single miss, Notwithstanding he
occasionally shot at the rate OF nine
times per minute. He broke the 5000
balls In 6,015 shots.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-11

Representative Hartridge, of Georgia,
died in Washington last Wednesday, of
neuralgia. of the heart.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-11
J. NJ. Weiting, the %greenback cali

J. NJ. Weiting, the g%reenback call
didate for congress in the Syracuse, New
York district, has informed Mr.. Hiscock.
republican, that he shall contest the
~Iatter's election on the grounds Of intim-
idation and threats of dismissal from
employment of voters OF Onondaga and
Cortland counties. Tho republican
press should at once squeich this green
hacker, or people may begin to think
that the party which bowls SO loud
about democratic frauds in the south.
is doing so to distract attention from
its own misdeeds in the north.
Less than $3.50. 600, 900 OF our national
bonds are now held abroad. With q
balance of trade of nearly 5000. 900, 900
per annum in our favor, it will not DO
long before they are all sent home for
redemption, to be %reinvested l n the new
four per cents.
The snow storm January 9Th extended
as far south as Mobile, Alabama, at
which place it fell all day, followed by
a hard freeze, the thermometer marking
six degrees above zero the following
morning.
Representative Glover formally an
nounces himself as a candidate for SER
geant-at-arms of the enate when it re-
organizes on a democratic basis. after
the fourth of March next.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-11

r. Hudson s. Co., seed crushers, OF
Leeds and Hull. have failed with liabili-
ties of fl05, 600.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-11

The death of the Princess Caroline of
Hesse-Darmstadt was announced in the
cable dispatches Tuesday morning.
Princess Caroline was born a Baroness
Willroth Poellwitz, and was married a
little less than four years ago to Prince
Heinrich, brother OF the reigulng
Grand Duke OF Hesse-D armstadt.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-11

Ten inches of snow are reported at
Marshall, Texas, January 9Th.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-11

Suffer Bros, tobacconists Chicago,
have failed, Liabilities $1s5 900.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-11

Blaine's investigating committee is
surprised to find Thurman so well
posted as TO election frauds and bull
DOING in the north. and it is probable
that the republican majority in the com.
mittee will not permit any investigation
to be had.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-11

Justice Hunt, OF the U. s. Supreme
Court, was stricken with paralysis last
Saturday, and his recovery is despaired
of. 1t is thought he cannot live more
| than a few days.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-11

The Chicago Daily Telegraph pub
fishes a special from Springfield, Iii
nois.. saying that a movement is on foot
to elect Gen. Grant as U. S. senator
from Illinois. Instead of iniuring, it is
thought that his chances for the presi-
dency would be enhanced thereby.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-11

A party of eight men were arrested a
few days ago. believed to be the men
who hung and burned Mitchell and
Ketchum. near Kearney, q couple of
weeks ago. Two brothers of Ketchum
helped make the arrest. While the
sheriff was arresting this mob IN Oma-
ha, another mob in Wyoming was en-
gagged In breaking open a car, and TAX
ing out and hanging a prisoner. charg-
ed with being a murderer. Now the
question is. will the Wyoming mob be
arrested and punished.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-11

Some time ago MIR. Reuben R. Spring
or, OF Cincinnati, offered $50. 900 as his
subscription to aid In the erection of
necessary buildings adjoining music hall
for exposition purposes, on condition
that citizens would add thereto $780,
900 by the LIST of January. It is an
nounced that the citizens subscription
some days ago amounted to $1O5 900.
This insures an exposition during 1879.
and ground will be broken Tor the cree.
ton OF new buildings as o as the
weather permits.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-11
PIsOIOULTURH.

Eight inches of snow fell in St. Louis
last Tuesday night.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-11
We received the governors message

We received the governors message
too late for publication in this weeks
paper. but will publish it in full in our
next issue. The financial matters Of
the state. costs in criminal cases, GRIM
inal law, the militia, fish culture. the
penitentiary, education. &C., are fully
discussed and practical suggestions
made. which we think will be of interest
to the great majority of u patrons.
Although differing from the governor in
some of the positions taken by him. the
message. as a whole, we consider emil
nently practical and interesting.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-11
COUNTY COURT PROCEEDINGS
January Term, 1879.

Present. Judges j. A. Prather, R. A. Barnet
and J. W. Harrison; VIM. r. Steele, count
clerk; G.. NJ. Mountoy, sherln.
Appointment of S. j. Andrews - deput
county clerk approved.
Records Of last term read. approved and signed
- Bonds OF Donaldson 4 Fraley, d. 2lO oompro
missed at 81. SIS.
Contract for furnishing coal for ensuing yea
awarded to John Lyons, at 8 cents per bushefS
Bond of J ID. Williams. as coroner. approved
Bond of W. C. White as assessor, approved
Bond OFF. .Fulkerson as collector. approved
Assessment OF Lexington & st. Louis RAILROAD
raised from o., 900 to 81. 600.
W. b. Steele makes report of onIcisl fees 70
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-11

When an investigation Is made into
the subject of bulldozing in the recent
elections, the radical will find they have
an enormous elephant on their hands.
Democrats have charged. and are able to
prove, that more frauds were committed
In the city of Philadelphia alone, than
IN all the south. and now some facts are
beginning to appear in regard to the
gubernatorial election in Massachusetts
which will lay over anything of the sor,
which a be charged against any other
section. Massachusetts leads all other
states in her disregard of law, rs well
as in her production OF soreheads and
heresies.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-11

The editor OF the New York Public,
after carefully examining the figures, Is
of the opinion that the amount of frac-
tional notes that will neEsr be present.
ed for redemption must be as much as
Sl3. 600, 900, and may be as much as
SIT, 000, 900. The government clears
that amount by ''wear and tear"
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-11
.seklp gnteligsnsm.
OFFICIAL COUNTY PAPER.

The Corkonians refused to give Grant
a public reception. Sensible.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-11

The Lee Monument Association, char
tered by the legislature of Virginia for
the purpose of erecting in Richmond a
monument to General Robert E. Lee,
proposes to take up on his birthday
the 10Th of January "a collection
throughout the south, in aid of its un.
dertaking. 1t is suggested also that en-
tertainments be given throughout the
south on the night of the 18th for the
same object. The association has {
= large sum on hand, but not enough t.
erect a fitting monument.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-11

England is a little under the weather
just now, but she has plenty of capital
in reserve. A paper read before the
London Statistical Society last winter
showed that England had fifteen hundred
millions of dollars In public and privats
banks and an annual accumulation of
over 8 8 5000. o0O, 900. "A long purse al
ways wins.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-11

The editor OF this paper left. last
Monday evening, for Jefferson City, to
attend to his duties IN the legislature.
The paper will continue under his edi-
torial control, and every effort will be
made to keep it up to the high standard
which it has set for itself, and to render
it interesting and useful TO its many
readers and friends. to whom we return
sincere thanks for their consistent and
uniforu Eindnesa-
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-11

On the first day of resumption. at the
-s~ub-treasury of New York, only $780,
600 in greenbacks were exchanged for
gold, while S4O0. 600 in gold were
exchanged for clearing house csrtif-
Gates. leaving $4,000 mere of gold in
the treasury at the close of the day
than it contained in the morning. This
shows that there is no demand for gold,
and that resumption will not cause the
least ripple in the business Of the banks.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-11

The Fulton Gazette is in favor of hav-
ing the idle prisoners IN county jails put
at some work and made to earn their
The Galloway Jail is full. the
prisoners being able-bodied colored per-
sons, chiefly. who do nothing but live
at the public expense. The Gazette
says: But If criminals could be gath
cred together in large numbers, say
forty or fifty in n jail, the cost OIL
guarding would not be much greater
than that of guarding our three prison
ers; and their work--hard .work-on
streets and roads and excavations coulG
be made profitable. 1t the state could
be divided into districts Of ten or a dozer
counties each, and a Jail established fol-
each district, we believe these criminal
could be made self-supporting. Tn
tendency TO- is, on account OF tn,
heavy expenses to counties, to let man,
of these criminals of. or to wink at thei
escape, or to SO magnify the ofense a
to throw tie cost of keeping on the stat
~penitentiary. IT these district prison
were established. there would be NOR
convictions. fewer escapes. and the grad
for penitentiary punishment could b
raised"
Daily globe., 1879-03-17

WANTED-Situation as bookheeper or salesman
w orln any honorable employment, by man of
education and practical experience. @. EDWARDS,
this Office. at.
Daily globe., 1879-03-17
81. PauI wbo,esata warret.

WHEAr-Ihe receipts were moderate and with a
good demand on local and shipping account values
bs, 90092c; No. 2, 81 bs., s519 o; No. 2. Sc lbs.
Soc; No. 8, IS 1bs., 75Qs0c No. 8, "a 1bs 7O@76c.
FLoUR-Patent process S6.75@7.O0; straight 50a
500; clear 3.5O04.0O; xxx $50 800.
OATs-The demand was good, and with moderate
receipts values ruled firm at the an
nexed quotations.. No. 2, white 27029c per bus
mixed, 26@27c per bus.
CORN-Market fairly active at the subioined quota.
tions: No. 2, 2s@3Oc per bus.
bEANs-Fair to choice mediums $11001 40; navy
hand.picked 1;5o@l.65; common stock 9oc@Sl.1o.
BgTTER-Choce creamery 10000 per b; fair to
good do 14dD18c; common 5l8c.
POULTRY-The market was active, and with mod
crate supplies prices ruled firm. Choice turkeys sold
a. la0i4c per d.; dressed chickens were in good
Eaas-The demand was good, but with liberal
offerings prices continued steady. Sales of fresh
laid eggs are made at 11H@12c per dozen; picked
Cultivated $l.75@1.so; common
stock .25@b15O.
. M MILL sTuyEs-Feed s14oo@15.oo: bran 1000
s:oo; shorts s.Oo99Oo; corn meal 13.oo@14.0O per
BAR1E1-Market dull and receipts light; No. 2
nominal at 6O07Oc per bus; No. 8, 3O035c; rejected
HAY-Baled hay-Timothy s9.5OQ01O.OO; wild hay
75e@s0O; loose hay-wld 600 per ton; timothy 500
ruled steady at the following quotations.: Mess pork
$9.75Q1lO.35. Lard, in barrels, $7.OO per 100 lbs
kegs 7.5O; pals 500. City cured hams 90 per
b::. b: shoulders 4@5c; bacon sides 5@5Mc; break
DRESSED Hoas-The market was fairly active
and with moderate offerings of really choice
hogs. prices ruled firm. We quote: Ex-
ira IT. % choice hogs, $4.sa@4.45 per 100 lbs; common
LIVE sTooK-The movement was active for Sat.
urday. and values continued firm at the following
4oo; good aeshy steers, $s.0U@s.50; COWS and
heifers. S2.2sQ3.Oo.
Daily globe., 1879-03-17
The New Canadian Tariff.

MONTREAL, March 16.-The new tariff seems
to be generally acceptable to the people. The
only adverse criticism was on the corn ex-
change, among the dealers who petitioned
against the duty on breadstuffs. Leading man
ufact6rers express themselves we'll satisfied
with the budget.
Daily globe., 1879-03-17

n. M. s. Pinafore'' will be produced by the
Pinafore English Opera company tomorrow
night. with full cast, chorus and music, at
the Opera House. The company is said to be
very strong, and our citizens will have the on
portunity of having their curiosity gratifed.
Probably no entertainment has created such q
furore since the 1.-Two Orphans
Daily globe., 1879-03-17
COMMERCIAL.
St. Paul Retail Markets,

ST. PAUL, March Is.
CHIoKENs-Dressed chickens 13Ml4c.
TURKEYs-Dressed turkeys: choice dry picked
stock 150l6c; inferior and common 1OD12c.
GAME-Rabbts Csc per pair: quail 80. 90 per dozen.
Eaas-steady fresh-laid eggs 13014c per dozen;
case eggs 9@10c.
BUTTER-Choice creamery 23@25c per b.; fresh
dairy 2O(D25c; roll and print butter 2O022c; cook
ing butter 12@15c.
FRu1r-Apples ss.oo@4oo per bbl.; cranberries
5000 per quart.
Observation-Disclosures 5O06Oc per bus; onions
6Oc per bus; cabbage 8S1Oc per head; squash 1O0
l5c; beets 4Oc per bus turnips 4nc per bus; pars-
mps 75c per bus; celery, 5OM75c per dozen punches
Daily globe., 1879-03-17

"Pinsfore," Tuesday and Wednesday.
Daily globe., 1879-03-17

A dramatic and musical entertainment will
be given in the Opera House, St. Patrick's
evening, by the Cathedral pari h. Tickets of
admission 75 cents; children, so cents. Re-
served Seats for sale Monday at Opera House,
rs cents extra. Go early and secure seat.
..PinsfQre.n - Tuesday and Wednaadau
Daily globe., 1879-03-17
FIVE CENTS A LINE
The GLOBE Want and EmploY.
melt Bureau.

Advertisements in this column arc published
Ct i've cents = line each insertion, but in
an advertising medium, and also to aid the
unemployed, we will publish for twenty five
cents, three-line advertisement, Of situa-
tions Wanted, Situations Offered, Boarding,
Lost, Found, &c., and continue tho advertise.
ment until the object sought for is accom-
plished. For twenty five cents, the man out
Of work can advertise for situation until he
finds one.
Each line over the three, to cost five cents
per line each insertion.
Daily globe., 1879-03-17

WANTED-situation by q young man in any kind
w OF honorable employment. Good references
given. Call at SO East Twelfth street. AZ.
Daily globe., 1879-03-17

Secure your reserved seats for Tuesday and
Wednesday nights. "Pinafore." There will
be big rush.
Daily globe., 1879-03-17
We Have 1t at Last.

The largest, simplest, best finished and most |
durable platter made, at the Wheeler & Wilson |
machine.
Daily globe., 1879-03-17
MUSICAL INSTRUCTION.

WTANTED-A situation. Am good penman and
W quick at figures. Address, E. x. W., GLOBE
ONCE. 50.
Daily globe., 1879-03-17

Situation by young man of good
w education. Good city references, and good
recommendations from the East. F. c.. GLOBE
Office 66. :
Daily globe., 1879-03-17

NTANTED--By lady music teacher, pupils to be
w instructed on the piano. Special care given
in teaching the rudiments and technical studies to
children and beginners. Terms reasonable. Satis-
faction "a guaranteed. Apply at No. 2O4 Fort street,
'faul. 81.
Daily globe., 1879-03-17

WANTED-A situation by frst-class cutter and
w tailor. No objection to go in country. H,
HELD, American House, corner Wabashaw and
Fourth streets. k1.