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Ashtabula weekly telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1880-1886, 1880-12-24

Our Democratic friends do large
amount Of backing and filling and are
about as undecided and unstable as water.
They began to show hostility to Judge
Taylor's taking his seat, but they backed
down and the Judge was sworn in. Next,
NJ. Morgan, Of Alabama puts his wits to
work upon an Electoral count which was
to throw everything into confusion and
anarchy, and defeat the president-elect.
The Standard took its cue aud started
out in defence Of the scheme. II was as old
as the constitution and had been recognized
as the best established provisions of law on
the statute book. Before the STANDARD
had fairly gotten under way, in this strain,
low and behold the joint rule was aban-
doned, and the demos. regretted that they
had eyer become such donkies. Tray,
Blanoh, and Sweetheart--little dogs and
all-are at loss as to what they are 10 de-
fend or what to commend and apoelogise
for. Perhaps the Standard will prick a.
again, and start of on some new tack.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1880-1886, 1880-12-24

On, DEMoCRACYl Another mountain
labor with its proverbial mouse, has been
gone through with in the House. Con-
gresham Finley had an adequate idea Of
his party when he predicted thaC It would
60 back on the electoral couDC bill, and
make itself again the laughing stock of
the country. The bill had been cham.
pioned in the House by Mr.. Bicknell, with
a manner little short Of insolent bravado,
but the gentleman was finally compelled
to withdraw it to save 1t from defeat be
cause full one-quarter of the Democrats
were either absent or refused to vote for
1t. He threatened re-introduction of the
bill as soon as their la members could be
got to attend session of the House. A
test vote on the measure marshalled So
votes in its favor, and yet when the party
came to a vote, half an hour later, for
House postmaster 119 votes were recorded,
The explanation is that there are quite a
number Of Democrats whose probity and
honorable instinct will not allow them to
sustain any such partisan intrigue They
believe Garfield TO have been honestly
elected, and every business or other in
terest demand his Inauguration without
subterfuge mr. legal nonsense. The pur.
poses of the Democrats take two aspects
as found upon Democratic authority.
One is, that under it the vote of New
York can be thrown out, and thus the
election Of President may be thown into
the House The other is, that after the
enactment of the electoral bill the Demo
cratic members can withdraw from the
Hall in body, and thus destroy quoram
and preventan election. All this is looked
upon by fair aud sensible members as child.
ish and stupid. There is no way to thwart
the will Of the people in the election Of
Garfield and Arthur, except by open trea-
son and revolution, and Of this there is
but little apprehension. 1t is a great pity
that the Democracy cannot learn wisdom
after so many humiliating failures, es-
pecially during the few weeks left thom
in the House, to regain something of their
lost opportunities.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1880-1886, 1880-12-24

The Democratic party is something of
that stripe described by bluff old Ben
Wade. They never learn anything or for
get anything. The lessons of the past are
OF no profit for regulating the future.
The lessons Of fonr years ago-cypher dis
patches and the effort to buy Oregon
electoral votes, and those follies of an ex-
ira session last year, when a plot was
started for starving the government into
terms, and again, the fOrgeries and per
juries of the campaign just closed-all
fresh in mind, and yet still plotting mis-
chief in the face Of these failures-these
disrcputable and it would seem mortify-
ing and infamous exposures Instead Of
going on with the public business they
are wasting time upon their joint resolu-
tion to regulate the count Of the electoral
vote. Is it strange, in view of the past
that the Republicans suspect concealed
purpose-a plot for mischief? Their de-
sign is supposed to be to reject the vote
Of New York State, un der this resolution,
and thus count Hancock in, in spite Of
an unquestionable vote against him.
This looks like a wild and crazy manGu.
vre, but what may we not expect from the
recent history of the party. Its madness
is capable of attempting anything I'm
fortunately, they seem to lack the brains
to crown their plots with success. 1t
seems as if the practice of iniquity in.
stead of sharpening their wits only weak,
ems them, and brings confusion into theil
councils.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1880-1886, 1880-12-24

Kansas is State whose name deserves
to be spelled with golden capitals. In en-
lightened, progressive craftsmanship it
leads the van. Not to speak Of its fifty
thousand majority for Garfield and impair
tiGl liberties and rights for all, it has just
confirmed by popular vote the proposed
amendment to its State Constitution, by
which the prohibition, not only of the sale
but Of the manufacture, of intoxicating
spirits, is incorporated into the organic law
OF the land. That is the right sort Of
"home protection" St. John is the name
Of the man who has been elected, reelected
Governor on this issue. And St. John him
self would hardly now be ashamed to be
patron saint unto such STATED What
State next2
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1880-1886, 1880-12-24

In counting popular votes, our demo.
cratic friends make no account Of the nu.
merous sections Of country that are dis.
franchised II the Wholesale murders and
assinations which terrorse both white and
black Republican voters, and leaYe but
one party in some Of the states, could be
brought into fair calculation, what kind
OF showing would the democratic party
make in any general election? You fel-
lows, Dan, are adopts at shutting your
eyes at the iniquities Of your party.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1880-1886, 1880-12-24


Our prospective Senator-Seeretary
Sherman-has had long term Of public
life, having entered the politics Of the
State in ts4s, when he was sent as dele
gate to the Wing National Convention.
Here followed the list Of his SUGGESTIONS.
In 1852 he was one Of the Presidential
Electors Of the State, and In 1854 was
elected to Congress from the Thirteenth
Ohio District His career there was
marked by such ability and his influence
had so grown, that he was honorad with
successive reflections, and was still in the
Lower House in 1861 when Senator Chase
was called into President Lincoln's Cabi-
net, and Mr.. Sherman was chosen as his
successor in the Senate. In 1865 he was
reelected 10 the Senate, and again in 1872.
On the election Of Governor Hayes to the
Presidency, Senator Sherman was called
into the Cabinet, his Senatorial mantle
taking upon Hon. Stanley Mathews, Of
Cincinnati. His election the coming win
ter will make tie fourth time he has been
called upon by his native State to repre-
sent her in the highest position within her
gift.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1880-1886, 1880-12-24

While those fellows who denounced
Garfield, according to the Standard, have
been working for him Justify, and made
themselye jolly over their assaults upon
his character, the Standard is belaboring
itself to show that their efforts we're all
earnest and real. We sometimes think
that our Cincinnatus is wanting in com
mon sagaclty. He tries hard enough to
keep abreast Of his party in Jumping jim
Gro W, but how he hobblesl
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1880-1886, 1880-12-24

A Remarkable anonymous article on
1.-THE London Thsatersh will appear in
Soribner for January. 1t is an interesting
criticism of Irving, Miss Terry, tho Ban
crofts, the Kendalls, Modjegka, and others,
Concerning the choice OF a title for his ar
ticle, the author remarks: "The London
TheRters" stands for something that may
more or less proftsbly, be talked about,
but The English Stage is conception so
purely intellectual; so confined to the re-
glon Of theory, Or "reminiscences, or desire,
that it eludes the most ingenious grasp.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1880-1886, 1880-12-24

The announcement at Fostoria, on Mon
day last, that Gov. Foster had withdrawn
from the Senatorial contest, caused some
sensation. Ittwas entirely unexpected.
That the Governor was to take his chances
for Senatorial honors, was foregone con-
clusiOn
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1880-1886, 1880-12-24

BY the burning Of wallpaper factory,
in Buffalo, last Friday evening" whore 1s0
men and boys we're employed, 20 to 30
were burned to death. II large factories
and hotels were provided with rope ladder
fire escapes, many lives might be saved.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1880-1886, 1880-12-24

The political rasoality Of the South
Carolina Democracy is being gradually
tempered with a slight degree Of mercy.
Their excuse for tissue ballots anG ballot
box confiscation is that it is easier and bet
ter to steal the vote than 70 kill the voter.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1880-1886, 1880-12-24
New Jersey PremIum wind

Physicians state that the Port Wines that
took the premium at the Centennial produce
cd and offered for sale by Mr.. Alfred speer,
of New Jersey, are wines that can be safely
used for medicinal purposes, being pure and
nee from medication, and aie more reliable
than other Port Wines. For sale by A. r
Thurber & Co. 1917
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1880-1886, 1880-12-24

Although the Committee have taken no
action upon the certificate Of Judge Tay-
ior, in the House, Speaker Randall APP
pointed him on the Judiciary Committee,
vice M'Kinley who succeeds Gen. Garfield
on the ways and means-con6rming good
positions for the next Congress, with a
chance OF going up on other committees.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1880-1886, 1880-12-24

The lull in the discussion over the Nor
gan Rule joint resolution means-says the
Cincinnati COmmeroiaL-that the Democ-
racy are waiting for the mastering of their
Congressional forces A grand rush is
then proposed, and the scheme of carry
ing the election into the House is then to
be consummaled. The meaning is busi-
ness and mischief.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1880-1886, 1880-12-24

President Hayes with Secretary Evarts,
General Sherman and Private Secretary
Rogers, aud others, left Washington on
Monday for New York, for the purpose Of
attending the New England dinner. These
annual dinners are very distingue oc-
cassions, and call together the ablest and
best men Of the country. New England
patriotism takes a hearty boom.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1880-1886, 1880-12-24

Senator Bayard of Delaware has been
followed up by Senator Conkling and 9TH
ees in the matter Of prevarication about
the points of his speech at Dover, and the
stencgrapher has been put upon the
stand to fasten upon him the truth Of the
ohorgaa
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1880-1886, 1880-12-24

Senator Conkling and Lamar made their
first appearance in the Senate this session.
on Monday last. They are bitter enemies,
and their glances at each other as they pas
ed to their seats, we're anything but child
like and bland. The recent report Of
Lamars suffering from paralysis, made
his locomotion, without cane or cruteh,
not little notIcible.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1880-1886, 1880-12-24

Fair, the new Senator fIom Nevada, is
more ponderous in his avordopoise than
Daviv Davis--his weight being 227 pounds
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1880-1886, 1880-12-24

Gen. o. o, Howard has been called TO
the command Of West Point Military
Academy to fill the vacancy from relief Of
Gen. Sohofed from that post.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1880-1886, 1880-12-24
STOP! THINK! REFLECT! !!

From all over this fair land, (nOw partly covered
with snov) a cry goes from struggling dealers who
try to impress upon the public they got the grip'
on trade having "exra facilities "nO expenses cable
to live IN air." etc. ETC. ETC.
Now listen while we sing why we can and do sell at
such sacrificing figures.
Having reached that condition in worldly affairs
that we don't spend income, and store is of
no great Importance it stands it don't mat
ter continental whether sell Dry Goods or not To
those not familiar with will say can if
necessary sell goods right along than cost and
won't break us up or cause the shedding of tear.
We are i'm trade for fun and to do goOd-tO prevent
the demon high prices that held sway before
to your relief from again taking your last cent.
Remember we duplicate the prices advertised by
any other store under the sum- bring their published
price lists with you've are to busy write We
give goods away. BY calling, needy and deserving
person will be given something to keep them
Our stock was never complete than
Mr. smith, sr back second trip tins
to N w. and will shortly go for the third time.
|. W. SMITH & SON.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-29
An Indian Hanging.
New York SUM

The recent hanging Of Swift Runner m In
dian murderer mt Fort Saskatchewan. Canada
A galows had been built out OF doors. so that
the Indians could see the execution. but when
the officers and prisoner arrived at the spot 1t
used for frewl od by the ha,f-frozan crowd
Swift Runner complacently warmed himself at
The fire while tho gal lows was being repaired
hangman said he had forgotten to bring strap
10 fasten the prisoners arms aud legs Hs of
fered to save further trouble by killing himself
With tomahawk but his proposition was re-
jscted, and he ate a hearty meal of pemmcan
with the moose around his neck while mes
senger was fetching strap. A priest attempt
Cd to give him spiritual consolation, but 10 said
that the white mans whisky Ind ruined him.
aad 80 he couldn't believe In tho white mans
God. He preferred death dance by hts own
people. and while they were performing 1t he
was hanged.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-29
The Display Of yesuyIus

A Mar les correspondent OF the London Times
writes: A grand display Of VesuvIus will be
likely 10 attract many persons Such q ono We
had on the night Of tho eighteenth instant, and
perhaps that rapid correspondent. the tele-
graph. will have informei you Of II. The
eral years. and slight eruptinns have constant
ly taken pIaoa. but the climax eemed 70 have
vius changed It's mantle OF snow for ore OF Ire.
Az tho wind blew furioualy from tho northeast.
the lava descended In the direction Of Porict
covering n large portion Of tho cone, aud pre-
aenttng n magni fleent spectacle. Last night
there was lees distui babce but oven In It's
state OF greatest activity tho mountain made
mono OF those awful Efforts which form grand
Eruption. There were some local shocks and
heavy breathing from the furnace but there
was no tremendous explosion such as re-
member. with awe. to have witnessed on sav-
eral occasions. The cup WAS full. and 1t flowed
over. This flowing over. however. IL continued
g. great excess. may produce far greater disas-
tors than ro'rlng discharge which finishes
the whole busin ga.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-29
Lord Beacon. n-ld's life threatened.

London Correspondence New York Tribune.
A hedge Of policemen has been strung round
TIughenden for the better ureaervattnn Of the
life-ha dly lees precious than the Queen 's-ot
Lord B9acousf Id The Prime Minister. ii Ia
publicly aaid, has been SO worried Of llte by
threatening letters that he bas felt 1t IL his duty
10 place them In the hands of The chiet constable
ofthe county. The letters are anonymous ana
there IL no clew to tho writer's of them
The chief constable Of Bucks has risen
10 tho occasion. and n state Of siege
siege exists In the neigbborhood of Hughen-
den. Whoever approaches those ali but sacred
precncts with a threatening letter In his pock OF
and a blunderbuss under his arm will run some
rick Of being arrested Rs dangerous cbarao
ter. Should tho bIunder etlss be- loaded. the of
fanse will be more serious AS Lord Beacons-
field rises TO royal level In becoming mark
for bullets, 20 hs fxhblts n royal ~. regard of
danger with his lordship's characteristic
cooneaa.' We are told. he was present ut quar-
tor sessions"
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-29
A DESERVED TRIBUTE.


Quite rleasant ep- ode took place yester-
day evening ut the headquarters Of the CONT
mental Guards, Al Odd Fe lows Hall.
1t was the night appointed for weekly drill.
and more than the usual number were present.
Capt Pierce was eaed und received the COM
many after formation. from the hands of the
orderly sergeant. with becoming pleasure and
pride. just. however. as he was about to take
command. he was requested to suhside in q
rather abrupt way, and Sergeant Barcegeay,
stepping to the from. began reading series Of
grievous chs, ges against him. The Captain
waS for while nonpussed and hts brow low
cred ha appeared to think that his command
was going Just little too far. At that
moment Judge Skinner interDosed. and
In few eloquent words 1T the Joke
out and present Capt. Pierce vi d
an elaborataly wrought badge. platina and gold
of the Continental Guards attached to which
hung tho b vige of the Louisiana Division As
ISOLATION of the Army of TENNESSEE This was
presented In recognition of the eminent ser
vices of the captain iL Ills handling of the mill
fary as we'll as the business affairs of the com
pany II wos a delicate and beautiful idea.
thus to combine the two badReS-ona speaking
nreeious as n remembrance aud an ack nowedg-
ment OF Capt. Pierce military record in those
DAYS OF war and trial which have ma lie South
ssrn yalor proverbiAi.
The captain taken entirely by SURPRISE an
sWered feeingly. aud ~ the Cont tnentals never
DO things ny halves the company was called
therein pon to the reception room, where every
thing had been prepar to close the eEiaode
a most pleasant uannar.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-29
ILLICIT STILLS SEIZED.

Deputy Internal Revenue Collector j. II.
Dinkgraye teegraphs Collector Marks. from
Monroe. that he has eaptu, ed and destroyt Il
I've Illicit stills In bis district and made two mr.
rests
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-29

East Felicirna Is lying 30 dangerously Ill at hi.
residence in this ely. on Toulouse street. that
his life is tiespRjrPd ~.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-29
BREVITIES.

Tho DEMOCRAT haa received. with tho com
pimenla Of the boArd. his r. port Of the tRrd
OF State EpgiDeorR tor the year 1879 10 the Gov
ernUT and General AeEe mhly ut Louisiana.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-29
DIR. BALL.

It is with regret that we learn that DR.. I. o.
Ball. the Representative In the House from
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-29
Reod's Gilt Edge Tontc restores the appetit

GINS heating and cooking stoves at Sullivan &
Buger's. 81 Camp street.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-02-27

BREvITIES.-The attendance on court
day, Monday, was unusually large. 1t
looked like the whole county had come in.
On Wednesday the march Of the pupils
of the Wesleyan Female Institute over to
the D., D. Il B Institution was the most
noticeable thing of the day. Sixty pairs
marched in line extending block in
length.
Saturday night the pupils of the Angus
ia Female Seminary had a treat in the
way of a concert. 1t was given by the
young blind musician Feigley. andjMessrs.
J. E. Guy, Robt. NJ. Guy, and Robt. Hol-
liday kindly aided him in giving a most
acceptable entertainment.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-02-27
THE MEETING OF THE BOARD O.

THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VIRGINIA FEMALE
INsTITUTE.-Accnrdi t0 announcement
the Board of Trustees of this institution
met here Tuesday night for the purpose OF
eIecting Principal to succeed Rev. r. H.
Phillips, whose resignation was offered at
the last meeting. Of the fifteen members
of the Board there were ten present. in
GLIDING Bishop Whittle, the President.
There were SIX Or seveu applicants for
the position but no applications were con-
sldered at the meeting, it being deemed
best to refer the papers to an advisory COM
mittee, consisting of Bishop Whittle, DIR.
Minnegerode, Gen. Jos. Il. Anderson. and
Mai. D. N. Walker of Richmond. who to-
gether with the local Board Of Directors.
consisting Of Judge FL. w. Siieffey, Col.
J. H. Skinner, Maj. H. M. Bell. judged.
N. Hendren and Maj. T. c. Elder, are
authorized to elect and contract with a
suitable gentleman to take charge of the
school.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-02-27

A MOST BENEFICIAL Prof. ECT.-A Pc
tition was numerously and responsibility
signed by the county people.at Court Mon
day,to the legislature, for law authorizing
the Board OF Supervisors to borrow $780,,
600, giving per cent. county bonds, to BIZ
expended in matchmaking air six leading
roads out of S,aupton, the work to be
commenced on all at once. aud the Super
visors to lay tax for paying the interest
and $4,000 annually Of the principal. The
100000 will complete Is miles on each of
the six roads. The law is to be operative
if it receives two-thirds vote when sub
mitted tc the people in May next. If this
project is perfected, the lands in Augusta
will Desworth twenty per cent. more in
market, by the time the 100000 is expen-
ded.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-02-27
OBSERVANCE OF THE DAY OF PRAYER

OBSERVANCE OF THE DAY OF PRAYER
FOR SCHOOLS AND COLLFGEs.-Yeste
day being the day recommended by the
Southern General Assembly tor prayer for
schools and colleges, services were held
between the hours Of twelve and one in
the chapel of the Augusta Female Semi
nary, by Reys. G.. B. Stricken, D. D..
VIM. E. Baker and J. E. Booker. DR..
Stricken spoke very impressively from the
text, "Thou art not far from the King
dom of God,' and there were prayers by
the other reverend gentlemen. At the close
a choir Of young ladies', assisted by the
organist, Mr.. Hamer, and several young
gentlemen from the city sung "Shall We
meet in heaven - There was good con-
gregation of the young ladies of the school
and their parents and friends who had
been invited. The students of Capt.
Hoover's military school had a half holi-
day in honor of the day.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-02-27
Waynesboro Items.

Reported for the Staunton VINDIcAToR.1
Local option on bar rooms is at present
occupying the public mind Of Waynesbo-
70. The ladies en- masse humbly bow, by
petition, to the bachelor element in the
legislature, whilst the sterner sex are on
their knees with seaching appeal for re-
lief. The town has ever been down on
bars, and the law makers could readi-
ly crafty the citizens in that one little IA
vor. If refusal is based On revenue I
suppose the pittance will be made good by
the ladies.
Poor Fritz" the parsonage dog, a great
favorite, was not mad as at (irst supposed :,
but poisoned. His agony struck terror to
all beholders, and he expired amid the
most fearful cont ortions, to the very last
his every action, appealing for help. Ken
mel never lost dog Of SO much worth,
whatever may be said of his executiOner,
the dog was ready to die.
improvements. --Messrs. Killian and
Hinkle are preparing to erect half dozen
tenement houses in "Sable Manor" a
thrifty surburb On the Northern border of
town.