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DEATH ur r.uAr,Na JOE HoOxEx.

Mai. Gen. Jose:h Hooker d;ed
suddenly at Gsrtie, City, L. I. on the
afternoon of the 3l>t ul:. He did
not complain Of feeling i'll until
aboua 4 O'Clock p. m, when he re-
tired to his apartments and rested
about an hour, then rose and busted
himself about his rooms tAl at 5:45,
when his valet hearing hin struggling
for breath, fastened tohis side and
assisted him to liesdown upon the
bed, at the same time ringing for
help. The hotel Superintendent hur-
ried to the room, but when he arrived
the general was dead. .-.-..s
Gen Hooker was born at Hadley,
Mass. Nov. 1914. He graduated At
West Point and entered the army as
second lieutenant in 1887. Heserved
in the Florida war against the Sem.
inoles and distinguished himaelf foa
bravery in the Mexican war. He re
signed his commission ~ captain
Feb. 21. 1853 and was engaged in
farming in California, when he was
appointed Brig. Gen. Of volunteers.
Nav II, 1861. He did some hard
fighting in McClellan's battles on ths
Peninsula, and was promoted to ma
jor-general. He commanded q corps
with great bravery at South Monn
tain and Antietam, being severely
wounded at the latter battle. HI
commanded the center division oi
the army of the Potomac under Burn
side at Fredericksburg, and succeed
ed him in the command of the army
of the Potomac after that defeat
He fought the disastrous battle o,
Charlottesville in May, 1853, ant
was severely blamed for its result
though Congress thank HIM for hi
skill in covering Washington after
wards. He was relieved in jun
and Transferred to. tn,
command of the goth army
corps, which he led at the battle o
Lookout Mountain, that of Mission
ary Ridge, and throughout Sherman
advance to Atlanta. His name i
most intimately connected with tn
battle above the clouds at Lookou
mountain. He was released from
active service July 80, 1854, and al
terwards commanded the northern
department, the department Of tn
east, and that of the lakes. He wa
retired October, 1863, with the full
rank of major-general.
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EAsnksgiving Proclamation.

WASHINGTON Nov. 3.-The fol-
lowing proclamation was issued by
the President to-day:
A PROCLAMATION.
At the recurrence of the season
which the devout habits of religious
people have made the occasion for
giving thanks to Almighty God, and
humhy Invoking his continued favor
for the material prosperity enjoyed
by our whole country, but more con-
spicuous, more manifest or more uni.
versal during the past year; also un.
broken peace with all foreign ma
tions, the general prevalence of do.
mestic tranquility, the supremacy and
security of the great institutions Of
civil and religious freedom, have
glad 1dened the hearts of our people,
and confirmed their attachment to
their government, which the wisdom
and courage of our ancestors 20 fitly
framed, and the wisdom and courage
of their descendants have 20 firmly
maintained to be the habitation Of
liberty and justice to successive gen
erations;
Now therefore, I, Rutherford B
Hayes, President of the United
States, do appoint Thursday, the 9th
day of November inst, a. a day oi
national thanksgiving and PRAYER
and I earnestly recommend the with
drawing oe thcmse!ve, from se 'ula,
cares end labors, md t.at the neop'e
ef the United States 60 meet t geth
or on that day in their respective
places of wcr h p, thee to g'ye
thanks and prai4e to Almighty G d
for his mercips, and devoutly bsseecf
their continuance.
In witness whereof I have hereunt
act my hand caused the seal Of tn,
United States to be affixed. Don,
At the city of Washington, this 81
day of November, ip the year o
our Lord one thousand eight hun
drcd and seventy-nine, and of tn
independence Of the United State
the one hundred and fourth.
[sEAL. RuRBERYoRD B. HAYES
BY the President
WM. NJ EvARrs, Secretary Of State
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$4,000.
Gov. Piilshury AID the Reru' licar
State ticket hive abc II. 10000
majo~'t-.

The elections of w s,'a- a II we
ore way. The Repuh irars ac' lev
ed glorious vic oTies her re' t e
people voted except in Marylan I,
where the Democratic STATE ticket
was elected. New Yok, Pen~sy'-
vania, Wisconsin, Connecticut, New
jersey and Nebraska condemned the
measures and men Of the Democrat
ic party in way that cannot be mis-
taken. The greenback party seems
to have passed cut of the minds of
the people in all sections of the
country. Minnesota has reelected
Gov. Pillsbury, and the rest of the
Republican State ticket has hand
some majorities. From all quarters
the Republican gains are immense.
We have not the space to publish
the dispatches in detail but what we
have given above may be relied upon
| as correct.
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THE GAZETTE.
VIM. B. HERRlOTT,
Editor.

The Dakota Necs, published at
Watertown, is of the opinion that if
the Chicago and Northwestern r. K.
is not extended from that place, that
the Hastings and Dakota branch of
the C. NJ. & St. p. II. r. will be car
ried forward from Granite Falls via
Watertown, to the Jim river, some
time during the coming season, and
that there will be a fight between
these rival railroad lines for the trade
of Central and Northern Dakota.
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amount will be refunded less charges
ON its return.
L.; Books lost, or defaced, mus
be paid for before others can be
drawn.
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ZACH. CHANDLER IS DEAD. It can
be said of him almost literally that
he "dicd with his harnesson". On
Friday evening he made his last
speech of the campaign in behalf of
the Republican party, on Saturday
morning he was found dead in his
room at the hotel where he was
stopping. He was born in New
Hampshire in 1913. He removed in
early life to Detroit, where he en-
gagged in commercial pursuits. In
1851 he succeeded Lewis Cass as
United States Senator, in which ca
pacity he served for three terms.
His present term would have expired
on the Sd of March, 1881. He was
one of the founders Of the Republi,
can party and was as ready to defend
its principles in the days of its mi.
nority as when the people decided it
should govern the country. His
loyalty during the war made him
prominent leader. His voice and
his vote could always be counted on
when the army needed supplies OF
when measures were to be adopted
to meet the demands of the times
Although he was a jealous worke,
for his party, he never allowed hi,
politics to interfere with his socia
relations. He never forgave tn,
treason of the southern leaders ant
had no confidence in their promises
As stalwart Republican he had tn
confidence of those with whom b
acted, the love and esteem of hi
friends and the respect of bis poll
tical enemies. During the late cam
paign he spike with great effect t
large audiences in Ohio, New Yo.l
and Michigan. His last speech i,
regarded as one of the ab!est effort
of his life. He was one of the ables
statesman of to-day and it will b,
hard to FIJI his place. Gen. Gran
we'll expressed the sentiment of tn,
nation when he was informed of hi
demise, in saying, "his death is
loss to the whole country and it
suddenness adds greatly to tn
shock.
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Nothing impure or injurious contain
mates the popular antidote to pain,
throat and lung remedy. and general cor
rective-TaoNAs' ECLECTRIC OIL. Il
may be used without the slightest appre
hension of other than salutary conse
quences. Coughs. rheumatism, ear.ache
bruises, cuts, and sores, succumb to it,
action. The advertisement in neighbor
ing column should be read.
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Trees for Sale

A large lot of young cottonwood
trees for sale at the rate $3.50 per
thousand. They can be had either
at my place on the Minnesota river
bottom, seven miles northeast OF
Redwood Falls, or l will fill orders
to be delivered in the village with
out extra charge. The trees are
very fine.
John Ilett.
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We, make It : po;r to r - soell-
ing but pure and fresh g3tt!s and &
sell as cheap ~ any sore in the State.
We make . speciality Of keeping
Pure Wines and Liquors for med
+iciDal purposes.
Physicians Prescriptions and fam
lily receipts carefully prepared 1t all
hours, Day and NKHt.H e."
Sunday hours Q to'i0ra. M, and IL
to ! p. m.
Give Us > trial and we viii save
you money.
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A chestnut sorrd poney, with
white strip in face, about; II years
old, came to the premises Of the
subscriber on Sec. 81 r ''l12 r 80,
about sixteen miles. southwest Of
Redwood Falls, on the 22d inst.
The owner is requested TO. prove
property pay charges and take it
away.
Till Tibbetts.
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COMMERCIAL HOUSE.
G. w. BuNcE, Proprietor.
Redwood Falls, Hinn.
Wood Sample Rooms. First CaAse - eveGt
respect"
Excellent stable accommodatiosaA
Careful hostlers, Livery &C.,
in connection.
For Sale.
Young cottonwood trees for sale
yefy fine and in good condition.
Inquire of
s. e. BAIL1Y,
Redwood Falls.
For Sale.


:, Having solA oaa ny stock Il hard
ware and being dssirous Of elesiag
mp my books 1 hereby reqpest -
persons indebted TO. me tosmake ~
Element of their accounts at once.
After the goth, inst. my books
will be left with. Mr.. George W.
Braley, at the Redwood Gov Bank
for collection =: :: ':.''5 -.:A
:. w. A. SWIsHIH
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E3tfay Notice

Came TO-, the premises Of. the sub
scriber, on the Redwood river, four
teen miles southeast of the villageof
Redwood Falls, twelve. sheep. T6safe
is a bell on one and two Of them .te
black.
The owner is requested 3 10 prove
property pay charges and t.ks them
away. : +
H, G.. Bohanon..
Sept. Esd 1879.
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NO.ICE.
I.ANDOFFICE At

ls1NUVFTV y
REDWOOD FALLS, MINI. Nov. :, 1919
named settler hes flied notice ri his intcnttnr
to make fin-l p-ecf in support Of his claim,
and secure f ial entry thereof at the exptra-
tion Of forty DAYS firm Il the dste OF this notice.
wood Falls, MINI. GOttlieb Hauptle Home
stead App. No. 5Sl, for the North West 4 Of
Sec. Y T. Ill II. 81, and names the following -
Witnesses viz: Paul Palmer of Redwood Co.,
and Joseph Lichtwark of Redwood Co.
WM.P BURLINGTON,
ReHiOtef.
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SUMMONS.

State Of Minnesota ...
County of Redwood. '.#
THE STATE OF MINNESOTA.
To Alex Rogerst Defendant:
YOU ARE hereby sumnioned to be
and appear before the undersigned, one o4 the
Justices Of the Peace iii and Tor said County,
on the twenty-second day Of November ls79 at
10 O'Clock in the forenoon, at my once in the
Town Of Redwood Falls, in said County, to
answer to Bishop Gordon in civil action
place Aforesaid, Judgment viii be rendered
against you upon the evidence adduced by
said Plaintiff for for such sum - he shall show
himself entitled to.
Given under my hand, this eth day Of Octo
ber A. d. 1eD.
Z. O. CHATHAM,
justice Of tie PesCe:
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NOTICE.
LAND OFFICE AT
RRnw00n FALLS MIMI N

REDWOOD FALLS, MINI, Nov. Is, 1879
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settlers have filed notice If their inten
claims and secure hnal entry thereof at thu
expiration Of forty days fr,m the date # hit
notice. viz: Dec Is, 1879, n tn" .. : Lani or
fee :s,!y ~! Falls Mum. Gurs.y !. Dist2mln.
H:ms~ead App No a.. + " re $ ~ = ~.
lsT'. Iii 2. 3. ali Inn "a LEX =. la''
ss"aaesfasa App -.:'. ,.a.t IA. i q t sec
2 =. 2. 5'al Il Ge - il w, :, ~
win G.:as. ~: 7 4 Z, isI IA = Red 90.
Co.. a 1 .;,s.a . Loag1 II n l.iw j ..
WM =. n.NSIN1TON.
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Republican Majorities Everywhere.
A Republican Governor and .
largely Republican Legis-
lature in New York.

Only $4,000 Republican majority in
Pennsylvania. : Philadelphia
majority the largest ever
given for q state ticket.
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I f.-X!IIhk
RAILW AY |
BEST CesstrseteS,
Nest PrWyrsssive1
Best Equipped,
HENCE THE
MOST RELIABLE
Railway Corporation of the entire
West and Northwest
and by its accelerated growth has ex-
tended its various lines and branches 70
such proportions and by its extreme lib
erality he's acquired the COVETED POPu-
LARITY that makes it really what it
claims to be. the
Lsalilf Railway 2 West { North West
Embracing under one Management
Z,t58 MILES OF ROAD
and forming the following Trunk Lines:
CHICAGO, COUNCIL BLUFFS = CALI
FORNIA LINE"
"cH1cAao, SIOUX CITY . YANKToN
LINE"
"cH1cAso, CLINTON, DUBUQUE =
LA CROSS LINE"
CHICAGO, FREEPoRT 4 DUBUQUE
LINE"
"cH1cAGo, LA CROSS, w1NoNA Z
MINNESOTA LINE"
sscH1CAGo, ST. PAUL MINNEAP0-
LIS LINE"
.'cH1cAGo, MILWAUKEE, = LAKE su-
PERIoR LINE"
"cHIcAGo, GREEN BAY 4 LAKE su-
PERIoR LINE"
The advantages Of these Lines are
L.. If the passenger Is going to or from
| any point in the entire West and North
West, he can buy his tickets via some
one of these Company's lines and he sure
of reaching his destination by it or its
connections.
The greater part of its lines are laid
with Steel Rails, the road bed is perfect.
No road has better or smoother track.
8. It is the short line between all i'm
portant points.
Its trains are all equipped with the
Westinghouse Air Breaks, Miller's Plat
form and Couplers and the latest i'm
provements for comfort, safety and con.
vience.
S. It is the only Road in the Wes,
running the celebrated Pullman Hotel
Cars between Chicago and Council
Bluffs.
/. 8. 1t is the only Road running the
Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars either
way between
ssCHICAGO AND ST. PAUL."
"cH1cAGo AND GREEN BAY"
"CHIcAGo AND FREEPoRr,"
''cH1cAGo AND LA CROSS"
CHICAGO AND wINoNA,"
CHICAGO AND DUBUQUE,
s'cHIcAGo AND McGREsoR,"
''cHICAGo AMI MILWAUKEE,.
Z /, Is the only road passing alon,
-ihs shores of Lake Michigan between
1sI.a.s0 and MILWAUKEE.
s The only Road running Four Elk
pres, Trains day via it's lines between
Chicago and points in Minnesota.
>. No road offers equal facilities il
number of through trains, equippe,
with Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars
10. 1t runs Two Express Trains DAHL
each way on all its lines and four train
each way between Chicago and Milwau
kee.
II. It makes connections with al
lines crossing At intermediate points.
The popularity of these lines is steadi
" increasing and passengers should con
suit their interest by purchasing ticket
via this line.
For information, Folders. Maps, SC.
not obtainable at Home Ticket Office
address any agent of the Company or.
MARVIN HUGHETT.
Gen'1 Man'g, Chicago, u,
w. II. STENNErr,
Genl Pass. Ag't, Chicago, III.
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Pain cannot stay where It ie used: 1t y the
cheapest medicine ever made. FIVE drops
cover surface a. large e the hand. One
dose cures common Sore Throat. One bottle
has cured Bronchitis Eifty cents worth hag
cured an old standing Cough. It positively
cures Catarrh, AstAnA .and Group. 411ty
cents worth has cured Crfck in the Back, and
the same quantity Lame Back Of eight years
standing, Il cures sws;led Isck. aRd an CO.
Of the Muscles, stilf Joints. Spinal Nmcultisa.
and Pain and Soreness in a1y DaEt, NO matter
where it may be, nor from what cause II may
arise. It always does y3u good.: Twenty1ye
and Bloody Dysentery. One toasp00nful curoe
Colo in u minutes. II VIII cure any ca0e O(
Piles that It IL possible to cure. Six or etgAt
applications are warranted % cure an. caee
of Excorieted Nipples or in1slaeG Breast. Ios Ios
e never the slightest dieceloti1isn't 'tothe1aie.
Il stops the pain Of Burn ~ soon - applied,
and isa positive for Chilblains, Trusted lset,
Boils, Warts, Corns and wounds of every e
scription on man or beast. Price 5Oc and q.
Trial sise &c. EosTxR. MnD6nx = Co. eols
Proprietose, Buffalo, n. r. For sale By
DoBNHR 4 OHARA, Dru1gfsts en4 ApgEheca-
ries, City Drug Store, Redwood FALL. Hlnn.
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tic medicine that can b employed: cleans
Ing the ssomach and bowels, and even the
blood. In small doees Of one pill day,
they stimulate the digestive organs and
promote vigorous health.
AYER's >PiLas have been known for
more than quarter Of . century, and have
obtained worldwide reputation for their
virtues. They correct diseased action in
the several assimilative organs Of the
body, and ars - composed that obstruc-
tons within their range can rarely with
stsnd Or evade them. Not only do they
cure the etery-dsy complaints Of every-
body, bat sleo formidable and dangerous
diseases that have bai|ied the best Of
human skill. While they produce power.
fal effects. they are, a the same time, the
safest and best physic for children. By
their aperient action they gTire much less
than the common purgatives, and never
give pain when the bowels are not infamed.
They reach the vital fountains oftl,e blood,
and strsngthsn tie syssen by fseing 4
from the elements Of weakness.
Adansed 70 all ages and conditions in
al climates. containing neither calon,el
sor any dsaeferious drug, theee Pjllx may
- taksn With ssfety 81 anybody. Their
sugar.coaaing peeseFves them ever feth,
and makcs them pleasant 70 take: while
hsin9 purely vegetable, NO harm can asisa
Aom their use IN any quantity.
PRGrXRxD NJ
IDr. ]. c. AVER 4 co Lowell, Mass,
o,5 81 ~ ID 5ss6as'ss4s 66sssi'sss4ss', fSss7%s Ss;i
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NOTICE.

LAND OFFICE AT
REDWOOD FALLS, MINI Nov. 1st, 1917.
Notice fs hereby given that the fOllowtnE-
named settler has nled notice Of his intention
to make final proof in support Of his claim,
and secure flnal entry thereof at the exp1rar
ton Of forty days from the Date Of this notice,
viz: Dec. l1th. 1e!o at the U. 9. Land Once q
Redwood Falls, Minn., Jonas Johnson, Home
etead App. No. lo6 for the N. W. 4 Of Sec. z
Z. Ill h: 81 ana names the following as hfl
witnesses, VIZ: John Daub Of Redwood Co.
and Shao130eo Uanb Of Redwood Co.
WV. p. O6NNIN0rON,
DeHietef.
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Photograph Gallery

Photograph Gallery
I would announce to the citizens of
REDWOOD FALLS
and vicipinity that am now pre-
pared to do all kinds of work, such
as, Photographs, Tintypes, Nonpariel
and Ivory-types; Old pictures copied
and enlarged. All kinds taken large
or small.
Prices 70 suit the Times.
Rooms one door west of the Model
Drug Store.
WV. MATTER,
Artist.
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-. BUNCE.
.,.s. peaisr ie
GROCERIES, PROVISIONS,
i D0oFS, SHOES,
GLOVES, KITTENS
-" - !: -. &C. 10.
2d. Street Redwood Falls, Minn.
: Everything way down to the
low water mark.
a .pee;aasy made cf Sugars,
Cefse., Tsaa &ks!f Goods
asd az kinds Of Fruits.
!, Call and zee mo and l will do you
good. .:Terma-Ready pay. All
kinds of Produce taken in exchang,
for goods.
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LIV E r

Good livery teams with TOP
or open buggies or easy wag
ons, can be had at any time
on reasonable terms.
A. E. McCarty.
Redwood Falls, MINI.
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SS1Ez = ~
K93jj fN TS /
Gx1oulIun 1A
\ 49, |
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NNMA,x&N
5| $50.
=
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Es' as
Democratic Rooster. Republican Rooster
What o SoliA North has tn Sav to
-,
oVu'ncIn DuiiuOz0iS'
e. No-.,.x,
0 ns.o.-.ts
Wv ' w
~ '0'' H.
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.
A Renbulican Governor and q
largely Republican Legis-
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It's the old. old story, and We love
to tell it.
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An transient adveEttsements must b paid
for In advance.
Legal Notices Is ots, per square fof tha 1rst
insertion and 37x cts per 0QdGre f0f eac2 SUD
seQueut insertion. All legal M0tteee must be
ing them published. No 10davft Of pQhteA:
tiOn will Be gfven until The publloAa3o& 1oo0
are paid.
Local Noticea inserted aa 10 Gettt9 Per line.
Business cards Of ave line 0 le19 9l.O0.
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pIa1tere1.

| I have had large experience at
tn buu;ness and solicit work.
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What q solid North has to say to
Southern Bulld0ZerS.

No comfort any where for Northern
Democrats.
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Are the most ef
6ctive and congo
nial purgative ever
discovered. They
ara mild, bat ef-
6ctual III their
operation. moving
the bowels surely
and without pain.
Although gentle
in their operation,
they are still the
! most thorough and
aears.hienw <.afhaH.
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A sweeping victory for the Republi.
cans by $4,000 majority in Wis

Massachusetts, stands firm and ssbot.
Ties" Ben Butler for Governor.
Rep. majority in that state
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Estr ayN Office.

Sept. Esd 1879.
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WAsH1NGroN Nov. 3.-The fol
lowing proclamation was issued by
the President to-day:
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John Ilett.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1879-09-20
The Debt Ordinance.
Amite Citv independent.

1t requires but few words to put
the whole question concerning the
ordinance in relation to the public
debt, as proposed by the late Consti-
tutional Convention, in its proper
light before the people. The matter
stands this way
First, 1t will not do to fail to ratify
the new Constitution, for that would
throw US back where we started from
under the old Constitution of 1868,
viii, all it's numerous evils.
Second, 1t will not do to ratify the
new Constitution aud defeat the debt
ordinance, for that would be straight
out absolute reputation of the whole
debt of the State, since the limit of
taxation under the new Constitution
will not afford any means with which
to pay any portion Of the debt, either
principal or interest. If the Consti-
tuition is ratified and the debt ordi-
nance defeated the whole debt is re-
padiated; and it will not do to have
the fair fame of our State tarnished
with the foul stain of repudiation.
The Constitution must be ratified to
secure the innumerable benefits it
will confer upon the people, and the
debt ordinance must be ratified to
preserve the honor and integrity of
our State. It will not do to accept
the one and reject the other. Both
must be ratified together; that is, if
the voters wish to do that which is
best for their own welfare, and that
which is right in the sight of tod and
man.
There are no real arguments against
the debt ordinance-all said by it's
opponents is mere sophistry-while
the arguments in its favor are the
eternal principles Of honesty, justice,
Eighteouspess and honor. It was the
very beat thing the Convention was
able to do for ns under the existing
circumstances. It cancels about the
amount Of the fraudulent portion Of
the debt without absolute repudia-
ton, and it affords the tax payers the
relief they 50 much needed.