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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-07-18

ingenuity may not accomplish in that dlrec-
ton. Cox has no money probably. but he is
capable of shedding nOtoriety. and VIII no
doubt continue to have jealous legal service.
No one grudges him proper defence, but his
crime was so gross, his guilt SO clear, and MS
lack of remorse for the deed so revolving, that
the public will hope to see the usual attempt
to manipulate the courts so as to protect crime
defeated, and the sentence executed without
delay.
Indirectly the death of Mrs. Hull will have
an influence in rendering robbery more OF
fine art. The distinguished consideration with
which Mrs. Parrish. the old lady who has been
robbed at Pelhamville, was treated by the
burglars, must have resulted from some
stronger impulse than innate refinement or
kindness of heart. Evidently they did not
propose to have their victim dying OF fright
or doing anything else that might involve
them in a more serious charge than that OF
robbery. They took care repeatedly to assure
Mrs. Parish that they had no intention OF 40
ing her any harm, and treated her IN all
respects with the greatest possible pohteness.
When they set about tying her before leaving
they showed great Difference for her protesta-
tons that she was an old woman and must
not be tied in a way to injure her. carefully
arranged cloths and blankets beneath the
cords so as to spare her pain, gave her water
to drink twice during the operation, and In
every way, as she admits. treated her real
kindly" Midnight burglary may now be
said to be robbed of half its terrors. Mi.
Chastine Cox, by his brutal stupidity and
laundering, has raised the standard OF the
profession, and persons who have valuable
effects may now be sure that they Will be re-
lieved of them with the utmost courtesy and
suavity far surprising that of the ordinary
tradesman.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-07-18

The trial of Chastlne Cox, though neces-
sarily conducted with all proper respect for
the demands of justice, was grimly brief, and
his conviction has been appropriately prompt
1t took two days to get jury. but less
than that time to hear the testimony, and
barely one hour for the jury to reach their
verdict. 1t is much to be wished that the ex-
ecusion of the sentence may follow on the day
appointed, but there is reason to believe that
the usual formula of dilatOry proceedings will
be resorted to and there is no such thing as pre-
licting, under our present system, what legal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-07-18

The disaster to the State of Virginia is for
tunately the only one in the transatlantic
traffic thus far this season, although
the number of voyages has been con-
siderable, and the average speed of
the passenger steamers has improved. In
this instance no confusion or lack
of discipline is reported. On finding
his vessel ashore on Sable Island,
amid dense fog, on Saturday night the Cap
tain succeeded in bringing the surf boat to
ms aid by means of signal guns. The res
cue of the passengers then began, and might
have been conducted with complete success
had not one boat capsized near shore,
causing the loss of four women and five chill
dren. 1t is premature to attempt to determine
who is to blame. The rigid inquiry which the
British naval system prescribes will in due
time decide whether the accident was I'M
ayoidabe OF due to reckless sailing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-07-18

Through all tho Summer to date st. Louis has
maintained the reputation which 1t earned years
ago, OF being the heathiest of American cities
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-12-13
PROSPERITY OF MISSOURI.
From the st. Louis Times.

ST.
Gentlemen visiting st. Louis from ev-
cry part of the state bear common tes-
timony as to the general prosperity pre-
vailing in every quarter of Missouri.
The crops have been fair in every coun-
ty, and in most quarters they have been
exceptionally good. All sorts OF farm
products meet with ready sale lor mon-
ey. The corn crop is being sold for
cash at much better rates than have gen.
orally prevailed, while the boom in
wheat has put large amounts into the
pockets OF farmers. All kinds of stock
meet with ready sale and ut very salts
factory prices.
The effect OF these facts is to cause a
good feeling in real estate and property
generally. A tair number OF lmmi grants
are seeking homes In the state, and will
contribute to the prosperity now so ap-
parent
The municipal debts of the state are
being very generally paid with prompt
ness. and where this is not done, terms
OF settlement and compromise are under
consideration which will result satlslac-
rily to the parties concerned.
The cities and towns OF the state arc
Sio"iuS a. q lotS uupiCCctltuteu III our
history. Every section of the state has
its cities which possess the modern char
acteristics OF advancement and culture.
There are but few localities where the
public school system has not extended
the beneticent gilt OF education to every
child and youth of suitable age to &C.
cept it. The colleges and private instl-
tuuons of learning. which are numerous,
are everywhere reported in state of
satisfactory prosperity.
This is a pleasing picture. and one
which the people Of Missouri have a
right to contemplate with pleasure. 1t
is the fruition OF good government over
favored country and superior popu-
latlon. And this prosperity and happy
condition OF the people are based on so
good foundation that there exists no
reason to apprehend that they will not
long continue. This promise OF securl-
ty lends double value to the blessings
which our state now enioys.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-12-13
Homer was a beggar.
Spencer died in want.

Homer was beggar.
Spencer died in want.
Cervantes died OF hunger.
Terrence, the dramatist. was slave.
Dryden lived in poverty and distress.
Sir Walter Raleigh died on the seal
fold.
Butler lived a life of penury, and died
poor.
Bacon lived life of meanness and
distress.
Plautus. the Roman comic poet, turn
ed mill.
Paul Borghese had fourteen trades,
and yet starved with all.
Tasso, the Italian poet, was often
distressed for five shillings.
Steele, the humorist. lived life of
peretct warfare with the bailitfs.
Otway. the English dramatist, died
prematurely. and through hunger.
Chatterton, the child of genius and
Bentivoglio was refused admittance
into a hospital he had himself erected.
Savage died in prison at Bristol where
he was confined for debt of forty dol
lars.
Tho death of Collins was through
neglect, first causing mental derange-
ment.
Goldsmlth's '.Vicar of Wakefield''
was sold for trifle to save him from
the grip of the law.
Fielding lies in the burying ground
of the English factory at Lisbon. with
out stone to mark the spot.
Milton sold his copyright OF para
disc Lost" tor seventy-fi dollars. al
three payments. and finished his life in
| obscurlty.
Camoens, the celebrated writer OF the
"Lusiad," the great Portuguese epic
ended his days, it is said. in an aims
house, and, at any rate, was supported
by faithful black servant, who begged
in the streets OF Lisbon for him.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-12-13
DEATH OF THE HON. A. M. LAY.
(From the sedalia Democrat, Dec. ..

from the Sedalia Democrat, Dec. q
Teegrahic dispatches in another col
umn give the particulars of the death OF
Hon. A. NJ. Lay, the democratic repre-
sentative In congress OF this the seventh
district.
Major Lays home was in Jefferson
City. He was born May goth. 1886, in
Lewis county. Missouri, and in 1912 he
moved with his parents to Benton coun-
ty. He graduated with high honor at
Bethany College, Virginia. in 1856.
Admitted to the bar in 1857, he was ap.
pointed by President Buchanan, United
States Attorney for the western district
of Missouri, and performed the duties OF
his offie with much promptness and
ability. When the war came he immedla-
tely volunteered on the side OF the south.
His first service was in the state guard,
and in the division OF Gen. John Is.
Clark, father OF the present member oil
congress from the eleventh district.
Going from the state service into the
confederate, he fought his way up to
the rank OF M jor. brave, patient,
chivalrOus soldier until the end. When
the war c.osed he formed Il law partner
ship with the Hon. j. Ed. Belch. in JET
ferson City, and continued iu 1t until the
day of his death. In 1875 he was elect
ed t. the convention which formed the
present constitution OF the state, and In
1873 he was elected To congress, receiv-
ing 16, $50 votes to 7,170 tor A. Under
wood, republican, and $50 for James
Boyd, gleenbacker.
He leaves devoted wife and several
children, bis vile being the daughter ol
Mr. W. Boon, well known citizen of
Jefferson City. and q man universally
known and respected all over Missouri.
A good man has gone over the Won
derful river. There are signs by which
courage. truth, generous manhood and
incorruptible integrity discern their like
IN all companies and at all times. These
tokens of nobility made Lay beloved by
all who either knew him as friend, OIL
had to do with HIM Us lawyer and d
politician. A life full of promise ha:
been extingulshed. A man whose mod
est excellence of principle, assiduou:
devotion to duty, and fine intelligence
and culture were universally remarked
has fallen beneath his party's standard
his harness on his back. He was a fond
true, open-handed man in every relation
OF life. Singularly candid in word ant
decd, it is believed that he never knew
an hour OF jealousy or spite. His wore
was his bond. Frankness abode will
him as azure with the sky. Every tai
that was sad or sorrowiul touched hin
as though his own near ones and dea
ones we're vitality concerned. In polite
as to his own soul he kept his plighte'
laith. He knew no difference in an
avocation in lie where all were equal
amenable to honor. Comrade, friend
citizen, lawyer, candidate: congressma
mo matter where he stood, or wha
the nature of his quest or his ambition
he was the same plain. steadfast, splen
did gentleman. as modest as n girl, an
as stalwart as grenadier. May he res
in peace, for
''None knew him but to love him.
None named him but to praise
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-12-13
COULDN'T STAND 1T.

a party of gentlemen were playing
poker at Louisville when L terrific storm
arose. the lightning played rs famlliarly
about the house as duck paddles in a
frog pond. and crash alter crash OF thun-
der rent the air. Immediately after a
terrific crash Col. &. arose, threw down
his hand, put on his overcoat. and said ::
Il can't stand this gentlemen. l must
leave you"
What ior?''
If the lightning strikes this building
and kills us all. I'm darned if | want
the angel Gabriel to find me with bob
tail flush"
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-12-13

His laurels flesh from song and lay,
tOnascc and art, = young wIthal
At heart We scarcely dare To say
We keep his seventeen festival.
His still the keen analysis
OF men and moods, electric wit
Free play Of mirth and tenderness
To heal the slightest wound from it.
And his the puthos touching al
Lies sins and sorrows and regrets,
Its hopes and iears, It's final call
And rest beneath the violes.
His sparkling surface scarce betruys
The thoughtful tide beneath It rolled
The wisdom OF the latter days
And tender memories OF the Old.
What shapes and fancics, grave and CAV
Before lis ut his birthday come:
The tre:idmill tramp. til. one-horse shay,
The dumb despair OF Elsie's doom.
The ta'e Of Avis and the Maid.
The plea ior'lips that cannot speak,
The holy Kiss that Isis laid
On little BOslon's pallid cheek.
Long may he live to sing Tor us
THE songs thar stay the fllr rht of time
And like his chanbere.i Nautilus
To hOilcr heights OF beauty climb.
Though now unnumbrred guests surround
The table that he rules at Will,
Its Autocrat. however crowned.
Is bur our friend and comraic still
The world may keep his honore.l name,
The wealth OF nl tI> varied powers;
stronger claim has love than fame,
And he himself is only ours.
Mr.. lioWeils Was next introduced
and said. among other things, it was
Olive Wendell HOLMES who not cnl,
nursed but who made the A;i,uIlc
How did he do this On, very simple
He merely invented new kind OF
literature, seeming SO beautiful anC
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-12-13
HARD HITTING,

Col. Old Style: This is indeed a
pleasure. never see your ladyship but
l feel that l am ten years younger"
Lady New Style (who hasn't been to
the lyceum for nothing): "Indeed, Col
onel? Then you should avoid me. A
meeting or two more, and you'll be in
YOUR second childhoodn -
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-12-13
SHE WANTED RAIN.

81 wish it would ram, if it's going
to-" said Il Vallejo wife to her husband.
And. why, dear?;' he atfectionately
replied. oh" said she. gazing vacant
ly at pin on the floor. Il don't see any
use wearing monogram stockings this
kind OF weather.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-12-13
A CONSCIENTIOUS FELLOW.

The French are the most conscientious
people in the world. A Parlslan was on
trial recently tor stealing some candies.
and the counsel was examining wit
nesses who had bought from him. One
OF them said that though he had suspec-
ted the candies were stolen, he had
bought francs worth, but that in order
not to encourage robbery, he had paid
tor il with bad franc.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-12-13
ALL DISMAL 10 HIM.

A schoolboy spelled dec i-m-a-l and
prounced it dismal. "What do YOU
mean by calling that dsmal?" exclaim-
ed the teacher. "Cause it is" an.
swered the boy. Its dismal fractions.
All fractions are dismal. There isn't a
bit of fun in any of 'em.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-12-13
THE WICKED FELLOW.

1t isn't generally supposed that the
man who is sucking the top OF his cane
on the street corner is quietly taking Il
drink from the long vial inserted in his
stick,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-12-13
THEY DIDN'T SEE THE SAME WAY,

A man asked for admission to a show
tor half price rs he had but one eye.
But the manager told him 1t would take
him twice as long to see the show as it
would anybody else, and charged him
double
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-12-13
THE LATEST STYLE,

The sort of invitations now in use by
the youngsters is rs follows:
Jimmie Sly.
TO home.
Saturday afternoon. Oct. the 25.
Dad in New York, the o.d gal at the
sewing society.
Back Parlor.
P. S. 1t will be 4 Do-as-you-please
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-12-13

a rroRNEYs& CoUNsELLORs ATLAW.
A Lexington, Mo. Office front room over z.
book store in Krshps % new nulanSs 10 9Ss
Stpate and Federal courts. Prompt attention
given to the collection of claims and Probate
husineas leDlt-SA.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-12-13
a = AIEXANDER,

a TrORNEY AT LAW. Will practice in the
a Conrts of Lafayette and adjoining counties
VIII also attend promptly to the collection OF
aims, and to investigation Of titles to wea Teai
state. once over the Banking House OF VIM.
Morriaon & Co. I.'ili1-II
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-12-13
r.. A. HlCKLIN.

ATTORNEY AT LAW. Will practice his
IA profession IN the courts OF Lafayette anu
Surrounding counties. Prompt attention given
-,e ali business entrusted to his care Ohce over
OraIles & Co.'s Drug Store, front room.
falls ly11
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-12-13
INTELLIGENCER.
erms, So per Year, in Advance.
PACIFIC RAllRoAp TIME TABLE.

ST, LOUIS, KANSAS CITY AND NORTHERN
LEAVE LEXINGTON
Trains for Kansas City aud West. ....7 100 NJ
Trains for st. Louis East and South. :OO "A
Trans for Kansas City West.......... 40 NJ
NJ
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-12-13
,Eo. s. RATHBuN. ). D. shh AN
n.runu1N f. sHEWALTER,

a rroRNEYS AT LAW, Lexington, Mo VII!
a rraciice in all the courts of the Sixth JUDI.
cisf and United as'1ssfons S1ssss Soaf's ONCE IN
s:InteIIicehcer Building,'' front room
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-12-13

Mr.. lloughton, the publisher, en-
tered the breaksast room with Mrs.
Stowe; President Eliot, of Harvard
College, with Mrs. Wester; Mr..
Whittier with Mrs. jackson; the
Rev Phillips Brooks with Mrs Fields:
Mr.. Emerson with Mrs Cooke and
Governor Rice with Miss Sprague. 1t
was very general disappointment
that Mr.. Lougfellow was at the last
moment prevented from attending,
although the attendance of the ven
cradle Mr.. Whittier, whom the com
mittee had hardly dared TO expect,
compensated somewhat for the loss.
When three hours later the cloth
was removed Mr.. Ii. &. Houghtom, as
| the presiding officer of the least made
! the following address:
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: Some
writer has said that Il pure DISPOSE
ton and Il pure democracy are iden-
teal. We have present here to-day,
despOt who rules us with imperial
sway, and we all acknowledge his
authority, and even Claim that it is
not his power, but our own, which
he exercises over us. 1t il our thoughts
which he speaks; 1t is our humor to
| =" hici pi III Is lIc
pictures OF our own fancy that he
clothes in words, and shows us what
we ourselves thought and only lack ed
the means OF expressing. We never
realized until lie taught Us, by his
magic power over us, how much each
OF us had of genius and invention
and expression. Aud it is especially
fitting That we should honor even in
ais own country prophet W ho has
revealed to us what wonderful peo-
pie we all are. L: is also fitting that
he who was present at the christen-
ing of the Atlantic Monthly, and
gave 1t its mann, shoulL also drink a
cup of tea i'll honor of its attaining
It's majority, and entering, as we
trust, upon new career OF useful
ness. To these festivals we ALWAYS
intended to invite the ladies. But
the TACT isl trust the reporters will
not hear this, for it is spoken in
sirlctest contidencc-publsh are
bashful! We were afraid to ask for
lear we should be refused. Those of
us who were once young cannot fail
10 remember how our hearts lhrot-
bed and our courage tailed when we
were about To pop the momeniuus
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-12-13
ATTORNEYS.
WITI.IAM n. WILSON.
JOHN s. BLACKWELL,

A TTORNEY AT LAW, Notary Public ant
n Justice of the Peace, Lexington. Missouri
Office over Davis & Allstadt's boot and sho'
et0ro nOylJ-ly
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-12-13
WILLIAM YGUNG.

A TTORNEY AT LAW Lexington. Missouri.
II Will practice his profession IN all Oh tne
Record in the state. Office opposite the court
house. An business promptly attended to-
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-12-13

ARRIVE AT LEXINGTON
Trains from St. Louis and all points East
and South. th......................... .9:OoA
80 ~. -
From Kansas City and al points West. 8 ~
a. Ioe and uoints North h7:OU 100 p N
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-12-13
RURDEN e. SON

,,nn,noz puenxN- JNo. E. BURDEN,
AAD Notary Public.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-12-13

A TTORNEY AT LAW, Lexington, Missouri.
n. Will practice in ali the courts of Lafayette
and ad DINING counties. Prompt attention gwen
to all business. Office over ROyle News dry
goods ,fore feblTtf
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-12-13
pAwNING GLlMpsEs OF IMMORTALITY.

Then, Soul immortal mine, give thee joy,
AS come from God, and thither TO return
In some appointed order, when the years
And Seasons, measuIing out. mystic dance,
The stages of thy trial, shall declare
Thy Morn of victory risen, anu worthinpsS
To be all glori1ied with some small beam
OF glory-e'en the glory OF Hin that gave thee.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-12-13
/. RYLAND: xENePHoN RYLA
.HEDICAL.

DIR. J. b. ALEXANDER.
TENSION SURGEON. Office room No. 8, vi
stairs, over the Express office. lan22-ly
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-12-13

His laurels flesh from song ami lay,
Romance and art, 80 young wIthal
At heart We scarcely dare To say
We keep his seventeen festival.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-12-13
THE SORROWS OF GENIUS.

"None knew him but to love him,
None named him but to praise
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-12-13

Ore month is supposed to have
elapsed since the events narrated i'll
our last chapter took place.
The scene is changed to the apart
ments Of NJ. Gustave.
Nine. Ribourdot Gn tc,rs) =
Hravens, how tired amino society
here, noIhing-
NJ. Gnstave (aside)-Soam | !. Next
time you catch me going oil with an
othrs mans wife you can tell me
about it, that's all.
Nine. Il R,bourdot-Lct us travel
for few months. Anything for IL
change from this.
NJ. Gustave-I haven't any money.
Nine. Rabourdot-Wi Y don't YOU
work aud get some?
NJ. Gustave-Oh, that's very easy
for you to say.
Nine. Rabourdot-I wish 10 heaven
my husband had killed me.
NJ. Gustave-I wish to heaven he
had!
Nine. Rabourdot-Wr retct, "a in es
cup at his head. lie scizes her o., le
hair and mops the floor with'her.--
Curtain.) - From the FIel... OF
Adrien Huart.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-10-15
VIVA, the New York Papers Say

The New York Herald Of to-day says, the
Ohio election disposes of Ewing and Thurman
and favors Mr.. Tilden's chances OF nominal
tion, but diminishes the chances OF his election,
or OF any democrat. The Herald thinks the re-
suit In Ohio tends to republican success in
New York, and that should New York follow
the example of Ohio Tilden may prefer that some
other candidate should lead the forlorn hope of
the democracy. The Tribune says the victory
"wtll give tremendous impetus to the repubii-
can cause In New York." The Sun says that
the circumstance that Ewing held such
unsound and odious doctrines as the
advocate Of soft money, and Of the oppressive,
1nqutsltorial, unconstitutional income tax, goes
far to reconcile it to his defeat. The World
thinks that, standing on the old democratic
principles OF hard money, home rule and strict
economy in the public service, the lesson of
Ohio is that the democracy of New York have
nothing to fear and everything to hope. The
Times warns the New York republicans not to
let the result in Ohio impair their chances of
success by over confidence, and says it may
have the effect OF frightening the democratic
boilers in New York state into line.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-10-15

1t Is now within the possibilities that the re-
publicans may be able to recapture the Senate
In 1884. Only i've Senatorial changes are re-
Quired to make tie. Thurman will be sue
ceeded by a republican, but there will be a
stand-of1 with the democratic Senator who will
be chosen to succeed Senator Bruce. The gains
which the republicans hope to make are In the
successors to Senators Herman of N Y, Eaton
of Conn.,, Mcdonald OF Ind, Randolph OF N. j.,
and Wallace OF Pa. If they make gains in all
these cases the Senate will be equally divided,
and for the democrats to have majority Ke,-
logg would have to be ousted Davis, of H., is
not included in the calculation, because It is
not known where he stands, when the two
parties are so closely divided.