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Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-07-29
A Lover of Shakespeare.

One of the most noted characters
on the border twenty years ago was
old Jim Bridger, of Fort Bridger, in
Utah. On one occasion he came to
New York. He did not like the mar
row down town streets with high
buildings on each side, and complain
ed that he had lost his way in ''Day
street CANON" and been rescued with
difficulty by the police. He liked the
theatres, and expressed the utmost de-
light at performance midsummer
Nights Dream He had no clear
idea who Shakespeare was, but con-
ceived and developed the most ex-
travagant admiration for him.
Returning to the fort, he sold stock
and supplies to emigrants and other
travellers as in time past. One day
a man wished to buy some oxen, and
Jim said he could have any hut one
yoke, which he had made up his mind
to keep at all hazards. In the morn
ing a messenger came to say that he
wanted this yoke, and none other.
''He can't have 'em,' said jim.
'sThere's no use talkin'.''
"Well. he wants them, and is just
awaitin' for him." said the messen-
ger. "He's a-setting there, reading
a book called Shakespeare
"Eh?' yelled Jim, jumping to bis
feet. "Did you say-Shakspeare :
Here, - you, give me my boots. "
He ran to the corral.
''Stranger, said jim, ''jest give
me that book, and take them oxen"
"Oh, no. said the man. 81 only
brought the book to read on the way.
l will give it to you
stranger" said Jim, resolute,
''jest you take them oxen, and give
me that book"
And so the man did.
Jim hired reader at fifty dollars
per month, and listened to Shakespeare
every evening. All went we'll, unit
one night, as the reader came to ths
proposed murder Of the princes ir
the Tower, Jim sprang from his seat
with blazing eyes, and yelled, il
thunder-tones, "HoId on there! Jes
wait till l get my rifle, and I'll shoe
the - scroundrel!"
AS one of his old "psrds" justly
remarked, "a sincerer compliment
was never paid to Shakespeare
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-07-29
BucKNER AHEAD.
Rails County Democratic Convention.

Rails county Dem0cTauc' COnvehtiou'
Y4sgf ait4---s gsi ay&sH aggat
The Rails County Democratic Con-
vention to nominatee, candidates Tor
county officers; and delegates to the
state, congressional. senatorial and
judicial convention met in New Lon
don on the 18TH Every township was-
represented, and the convention 'Nas
one of the largest ever held IN sha
county. The delegates to the eaState
convention were instructed Tor Hook
aday for Governor, Noland for
Treasurer, Holladay for Auditor aud
Bashaw for Attorney General The
delegates to the congressional Oon-
vention were instructed for Ruckner.
The delegates,to the judicial convsn-
ton wers instructed tor Theo. Rrace
Of Paris for circuit judge. Harrison
III. Priest WAS nominated for repre-
sentative ever C. +. Kirtley and Da-
vid Wallace. Sam Nelson was nom-
mated for sheriff. Lindley for Treas
urer, F. B. Stout, for surveyor md
Phineas Smith Tor coroDer.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-07-29
Huttou's Little Boom.

From the Clafksvil1e Sentinel.
In discussing the chances OF the
aspirants for Congress in this district,
neither Thurmend, Alexander or
Hutton are ever spoken of. All OF
them put together could not muster
61sy followers in pika coaaty.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-07-29
Detroit.
Detroit Free Press.

Z cAF OI COWb-.A scene FROM k66Al 1LI10 ~
Detroit.
Detroit Free Press.
1t is now over one hundred years
since an American philosopher pro-
nounced the query, "Why is a wo-
man afraid OF a cow?" and yet no
one has ever succeeded in giving a
satisfactory answer. There is once
in while woman who dosen't seem
to have the slightest fear even when
passing cow with one horn all
twisted out of shape but follow that
woman home and you will find that
she kicks the dog, cuffs the children,
jaws her husband, and knows how 10
sharpen butcher knife and use an
AK. The real woman has a moral
terror for cows, and the real COW
seems to have an antipathy for her.
Friday forenoon lady was walk
ing down Cass avenue when she sud-
denly came upon cow. The animal
was feeding on the other side of the
street and the boy sent out to watch
her sat under shade tree and play
ing mouth-Organ.
The lady halted.
The cow looked up.
''Lost anything. ma'am"' asked
the boy as he removed the music
from his mouth.
"I-I'm afraid of that cow!" she
replied.
"What fur? Cows don't bite MOI
kick, same as horses do. All they
kin do is to run their horns through
and pin you to the ground"
''Oh! my-she's coming
mo she hain't. She's just max.
ing believe that she wants to get "
ye and hook We over the fence"
''Oh! but dare not pass
"Yes, you dare. Cows know
when woman is afraid just as quick
as anybody. The m,nnit you give
COWS to understand that you are able
to catch 'em by the heels and moi
the ground with 'em they will go tt
hunting fur clover.
"Dear me, but guess I'll &C
back !"
~ wouldn't. Ifye'il only spit or
your hands and shake your fist a
her. she'll wilt down. Cows know.
who's boss just as well as men do
Now, then, III hold your parsso
while you spit on your hands,
"Oh? can't-I'm going RICH
home!'
"Well, my little brother swears a
'em instead of splitting on his hands
See if you can't do that.
"No--no-no! I'm going now.'
"tf l was woman and couldn
swear and spit on my hands, 1 shoul
carry sword cane to stab COW
WITH" observed the boy, as he look
cd across the way.
"My soul but there's another COZ
| up there!" exclaimed the lady as sh
look I'd up the street.
"Yes, lots of cows around thes
days, but never heard of two COW
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can but guess at them, but may never
feel. His face showed years of hell
endured in that brief game, but it was
not until the corners jury sat that I
learned all. Before them was devel-
oped the fact that the ring which had
changed his luck, as it did his exist
ence, was one given him by his dear
dead mother years before. Poor boy,
I never dealt again."
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-07-29
From the .Ietrerson l,tv EclIpse.

Ex-Goy. Hardin, Of Audrain coun-
ty, was immersed the other day at
Denver and joined the Baptist
church. He Was the founder OF the
bapaet Fenale CoaDsge st 1sxieo-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-07-29

Hardin College,
Mexico, Mo.
EN-GOV. CHARLES H. HARDIN.
PRESIDENT BOARD DIRECTORS.
MRS. III. T. BAIRD.
PRESIDENT.
An Excellent School and Model Home.
An Excellent School and Model Home.

flfflE NEXT ANNUAL SESSION commences
on Sept 9TH. Course yAf study thorough
aita comprehensive. Teachers of enlarged eX-
penence and recognized ability. The Musical
anu fantiiis departments are unsurpassed in
the west. Special attention isgivef to the Mod
implied in the dear word Home" buildings
i,-w. of fine. modern impressive STYLE and ele-
gilntly furnished throughout. Grounds ample
ior all purposes, and beautifully adorned with
il''wer', >hfubbery, ever green's and forest trees
i"c.ttt"h central, easy of access. and regarded
;,s the most heaithiul in the state. Board and
tuition per session of 10 months only $50.
The Year just closed hats been one of unpfe-
cr.ntes prosperity, and is the assurance of the
c"h,timnatioh of the high purpose of the Presi-
dent In continue Hardin College an Institution
OF learning eminently worthy Oi support from all
interested III the thorough and accomplished
education nf young ladies'.
fy- For Catalogue, or other information ad-
dress ii. T. BAIRD.
l3-tt business Manager.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-07-29

Livingstone county has the eldest
inhabitant 20 far in the, person Of
NrA Margaret Webb. Who u nearly
II HanRs 01d.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-07-29

and his wife is seventy-one. The old
gentleman has an iron will and an
iron constitution. In his old age he
exhibits more vitality than many men
of forty. His head is massive, and
his face indicates great force OF char
acter and energy. In the year 1843
Morgan resolved that at the end Of
every waking hour he would pray
aloud, and for years he held to the
resolution. Often during "sermon
time his pastor would pause in his
discourse to permit Morgan to offer a
fervent prayer.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-07-29

Go to John Schuhmacher's Res
taurant for your square meal, and he
also has plenty Of well vennlaled
rooans eur iodgsn By the day OF week.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-01-29
BAYARD on FINANcE.

Bayard's speech on the proposition to
Withdraw the legal tender qualification
from the greenbacl appears to have been a
very manly and earnest presentation of
the question, and it iskclear that it was
made in complete Indifference to the effect
it might have upon his Presidential as
pirations. Senator Bayard, indeed, is one
OF the few members of Congress who. in
these days of time-serving and moral cow
ardice, has the courage of his convictions,
and who treats great Issues with single
eye to their bearing upon the interests of
the country. In the present case there
does not appear any probability that he
viii succeed i'll carrying his views on
finance, for his colleagues of both parties
have evidently reached the conclusion that
it would be dangerous to disturb the exist.
ing condition of things But for all
that Senator Bayard's financial argu.
ment is sound one, and some day
his warnings may be recalled to mind
regretfully. 1t is true that the status of
the greenback is anomalous and unsafe, and
that broad and enlightened statesman
ship would require the abrogation of its
legal tender element. The temptations
to imitation which must always be present
while the control OF the currency is in the
hands OF Congress constitute a persistent
source OF danger to the country. The
proneness OF politicians to favor any
legislation whatever that proposes the ex-
penditure of money among the pesplc. is
notorious, and the Weaver Bill shows to
what length it IS always liable to be car.
ried. And when, as may at any time happen,
the two parties are bidding against one
another for popular support, there never
can be any security against the enactment
of measures necessitating the widest and
most reckless initiation, and one such meas
ure would be very apt to rouse the
country from its dream of safety.
and plunge it into panic fear
which would undo all that has been &C.
Senator Bayard speaks the
language of patriotism and truth, but we
fear that he addresses an Indifferent audi.
snse. The fatal paralysis of political pre-
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TIE MORMON PRoGRAMME.

An apostate Mormon and Dante has
been lecturing in New York, and he states
that the main object of the Saints in seek
ing the admission of Utah to the Union is
to obtain the means of Iegislating all the
Gentiles out of the Territory The RECORD
UNION some months ago indicated this as
the Mormon programme, and subsequent
inquiry has fully confirmed our belief on
that head. The hlormons, says the lee
turer, anticipate an easier arrangement
with the Democrats than with the Repub.
licans- which is complimentary to the lat
ter. The Saints appear to think that the
Democrats would let them do as they liked
with the State, provided they sent Demo-
cratic delegation to Congress and perhaps
this confidence is not ill-placed. 1t is
probable. however, that the real intentions
OF the Mormens will have been too widely
circulated to render the success of this prc-
Cramme practicable
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SMALL, COIN.

Some of the San Francisco Workinemen
are agitating against the introduction of
small coins in this community. They say
that nothing smaller than the fve-cent
piece ought to be admitted, and this senti-
ment is very heartily Endorsed by the
small retail dealers. We suppose that the
San Francisco Workingmen are so wealthy
that they can afford to affect disdain for
trifes. If they are not millionaires their
position is untenable, however. 1t is tan
tamount to demand that, in the interest
of the poor man, nothing in California
shall cost less than FIVE cents The fact
that there are many things of which five
cents worth is more than most people need
at once, does not seem to have struck
these Workingmen. The fact that the
fiye-cent system causes them to pay
five cents for many things which in any
other State of the Union sell for one or two
cents, has not been realized by them. If
they had small change the rational pre-
sumption is that their money would go
farther and buy more. irhe notion that
small coins would depress wages is ridicu-
lous. On the contrary, the free use of the
cent would unquestionably give wages
larger purchasing power. The small retail
traders are of course opposed to any change
in the existing situation, because their profit
lies in the five cent system. But the Work
ingmen do not reflect that the profit which
comes to the retailer from the absence OF
small coins must be in a majority of cases
a loss TO the consumer. 1t would be a
good thing for the poor to introduce the
cent on this coast, and if the San Francisco
Workingmen have any common sense they
will urge rather than resist the proposition.
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NO EXTRA SESSION

Governor Perkins has stated in the most
positive way that he will not call an extra
session under any circumstances. This is
good news, for it is calculated to impress
the minds of legislators with the necessity
of steady and persistent work. The pros
pect of an extra session tended to democrat
izs members, many of them regarding pres
emit waste of time as unimpoFtant, because
of this anticipated prolongation of the
working period. They must now realize
that their record has to be made within
the constitutional hundred days, and that
therefore there is no time for play or
frivolity. The present Legislature I'M
doubtedly has before it tremendous task,
and it ought to show corresponding sense
of its responsibility, though in the Assem-
bly, the evidence of such consciousness has
unfortunately been wanting hitherto.
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THE LAST DITCH OF raE FUs1ogIsrs.

The Fusionists submitted questions to
the Supreme Court, and they have had
their answer. Whatever remnant of hope
they may have retained is dissipated by
this opinion Of the Court. They are told
plainly that they possess 10 legal status !;
that they are not Legislature that they
are in contempt of the Constitution, and
that nothing they do will be recognized by
the Courts. It is probable that this will
end the dresry and dangerous burlesquc in
which they have been SO long engaged. 1t
is not likely that many of the sham men,
bers viii court msrtyrdom so much as to
defy the civil power in the teeth of this
plain intimation that they are liable ito
arrest and prosecution for sedition or trea-
son. Nor is it to be expected that Governor
Davis will delay repressiye action now
that he and his Government have. received
such full recognition from the Supreme
Court. The Fusoiists viii find it neces-
sary to step down and out" It is useless
for them to appeal to Congress, for they
have no ground of appeal, and Congress
has no pretense for interference in the
matter. They lent themselves to the most
audacious and Infamous political conspiracy
of modern times, and they showed their
readiness to profit by Garcclon's shameless
illegahties without scruple. On the prin-
ciple that the receiver is as bad as the
thief they are equally culpable with
the heads of the conspiracy, and they
ought to think themselves fortunate if
they escape prosecution. The conspiracy
was remarkable chiefly for its audacity.
for its lack of plausibiIity was apparent
throughout. 1t was the kind of political
crime which never succeeds except when
the perpetrators have an army to back
them, for the very fact that the consp;ra-
tors were compelled to make prctensc of
constitution1lity rendered it certain from
the beginning that they would be ''hoist
' with their own petard." So completely
has the scheme broken down, moreover,
that there will be no opportunity for that
fraud upon the electoral count which is
believed to have been the central purpose
of the whole proceedings
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-01-29

Arson. Arson in the first degree has
just been defined by the New York Su-
pgene Court in decision confirming the
conviction of the fire-bug Levy, who was
recently sentenced to fifteen years impris.
onment. The Judge who delivered the
opinion holds that the objection raised by
the prisoners counsel to admitting the
Judgment record OF the Court of Oyer and
Terminer, showing the conviction of
the principals, Bernstein, Perlstein and
Freeman of arson in the first degree,
was not well taken. He says that
nnder the statute, arson in the first
degree is the willful setting fire to, or burn
ing in the night time dwelling-house in
which there is at the time human being,
and that any house or other ediGce which
shall have been usually occupied by per-
sons lodging therein at night shall be
deemed the dwelling house of any person
SO lodging therein. He holds that under
this statute each suite of apartments is
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caution is upon Congress at this jnncture,
and no matter what the danger of inaction,
it viii be scarcely possible to spur it into
any course that involves committal to a
definite financial policy. When politicians
think they see clearly which way the cat
is going to jump, they will begin to talk as
though they possessed convictions. Mean
time they will sit and listen to Senator
Bayard, and wonder how any man who
wants to be President can he such fool as
to challenge the antagoniam of the Green
hackers, just because he thinks their doc
trine dangerous to the country.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-01-29
FOREIGN NEWS.
The Sportsmen's Challenge Cup-Ti,c Pro
posed Race On the Potomac.

F0stts FRNt Oh INC f0fOnar.
TORONTO, January 28th.-Hanlan has a
letter from the Trustees of the SportsInen's
Challenge Cup, informing him that he is en-
titled TO hold the cup until challenged by the
boatmen in England, and that the ESQ de-
pesited on his behalf last fall for the match
with Elliott had been withdrawn Hanlan
had written to Soule, asking him to agree to
put up $500 as guarantee that he will have
his man ready to row him (Hanlanl on the
Potomac May 10Th, SO that in the event of a
walk-oyer Hanlan will get 81, O00-Court.
ney's $500 and Peole's $500. Hanlan all
rejects the last drafted articles. and asks to
have substituted those signed at Rochester.
The Forthcoming Faces In England.
LONDON, January 23th.-The weights for
the EPSON Cup are announced for the city
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-01-29
ELIZABETH WILLIAMS,

TNORMERLY OF CHELI, NEAR ROCHESTER,
n New York, last seen by her brother John, in
Red Dog, California, in 1859. Any information of
her will be thankfully received by her brother
Thomas Address, GEORGE FRENCH,
ia2G-2p2w What Cheer House San Francisco
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-01-29

Bodie collectors complain bitterly of
their total failure to gather in amounts
due, and all, with common consent, agree
that never in the history of the town were
such stringent times known.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-01-29

LAST NIGHTS DISPATCHES TO THE RECORD
UNION.
MATTERS AT WASHINGTON.
Further spsculations in Regard to the
Presidential Question.
WESTWARD BOUND PASSENGERS,
Particulars If Major Morrcw's Fight with
the Apaches.
SERIOUS DISTURBANCES IN VIRGINIA.
adjournment OF the Maine Fusion Legis-
lature until August.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS OF FOREIGN REWc.
Demand Made in Afghanistan that Yakoob
Khan be Reinstated as Ameer.
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TEE GREAT ENGLISH REMEDY

Is a never-failing Cure
for Nervous Debility,
Exhausted vitality, Sem
NAL Weakness. Sperma-
tOrrhGa, EOsT MAN.
. u y p, Impotency,
Faral SIS, and all the
terrible effects of Self
Abuse, youthful follies,
and excuses in maturer
such rs Loss OF
Memory, Lassitude, Noe
turnal Emission, Aver
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
A STRONG RECORD
DONNOLLY'S
YEAST POWDER!

WYE, THE UNDERSIGNED MERCHANTS AND
w Jobbers, have bought and sold in large
quantities DONNOLLY'S CALIFORNIA PREMIUM
YEAST POWDER for the last twenty years, and
can say with truth that no other Yeast Powder has
given general satisfaction, both TO the trade
and consumers We have used DONNOLLYS
YEAST POWDER in our families, and can testify
to its wholesomeness and merit:
Castle Bros, Tilman & Rendel,
Albert Mau & Co, Rountree & Mcclure,
NJ. x @. Mangels, NJ. Ehrmlnn & Co,
Jones Il Co, Haas bros.
W. W. Dodge Co., Taber. Harker / Co.,
Foot SandersOn, Egaers & Co.,
Thos. Jennings Bigley Bros,
hruse d Euler, Wellman, Peck Co.
Sacramento.
Adams, Mcneil Co., Han, Luhrs & Co.,
Nebius & c., c. w. Cheslsy,
P. II. Russell.
Portland.
Allen Lewis, Wadham & Elliott,
Corbett & MacleaY.
Stockton.
r. b. Parker & Co, P. Music
Waiia WaIIa and seattle.
Sehwabacher Bros
The above testimony from the leading Merchants
and Jooocrs, both OF California and Oregon, shows
how DOSNOLLY'S YEAST POWDER is appreciated
by the trade and consumers
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-01-29
TELECRAPHIC.

LAST NIGHTS DISPATCHES TO THE RECORD
UNION.
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sion to Society, DlciuesS OF vision, Noises IN the
Head; the vital fluid passing unobserved in the
urine, and many other diseases that lead to insanity
and DEATH
Rgs. RyHTgs, viii a@rcc to faIfeit Five Hun
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injurious iouu', in il. ssEC. S2:SigE treats all
Private Diseases successfully without mercury.
Consultation free. Thorough examination and
advice, including ANALYSIS OF urine, SO. Price of
Vita. Restorative 50 a bottle, or four times the
quantity, ssi0. Sent to any address upon the
receipt of price, e. o. D., from obsery--
ton, and in private name if desired, by
A. {. MlNTIE, NJ. D.,
10 II Kearny St. San Francisco, Cal.
~ MI. 7lEETEE'S kidney REMEDY,
NEPHRET7CTH. cures all kinds Of Kidney and
adder Complaints, Gonor hef, elect, Leucorrhoea,
For sale by all druggists; a,I bottle, six bottles
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IT DR. EESTEE's GsNDEiEGN FILLS
are the best aId cheapest bFSSEPSEA and
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METROPOLITAN THEATER.

Lessee and Manager ..........M Mr.. SAM'L CoLvILLg
" 4 boy It sent me toIth, takes back a man ~
Mr.. SANL CoLvILLy, one Of SacramentOs earliest
citizens, after absence OF % years. returns the
proprietor snd manager of the most complete and
large organization in the world for the representa-
tion of Light Musical and Mirthful Entertainment
and known as the
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MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS OF FOREIGN INV:

Demand Made in Afghanistan that Yakoob
Khan be Reinstated as Amer
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The Arrested Internal OnaIIsts-Defd
ing Bank Clerk Captured.

MADRID January 28th.-The persons who
were arrested at Barcelona yesterday upon
charge of being Internationalists belong to
the lower classes. Some are foreigners.
a correspondent at Paris reports that a
clerk in a New Yorl; bank who absconded
with 100000 has been arrested in Paris with
$4,000 on his person. The clerk states that
he left So, 900 in New Haven and 81, 500 at
Sontbo,nY,t,p
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peatn nr an EnrI-Cnndida,e seIeeted.

LONDON, January 2Sth. John George
Brabazon Ponsonby, Earl Of Bessborough, is
dead.
Lord Ramsay, having promised the Liver
pool Home Rulers to support an inquiry into
home rule, they have determined to give him
their votes as a candidate at the Liverpool
elections.