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The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1880-07-29
JUDGE POLAND ON GEN. GARFIELD.

~ODU0 VAAAND VN V1Ns VAOC 1GADs
The Credit NIobilier Charge Again.
The Burlington (Vt.) Free Press says
that the Hon. Luke P. Poland has
written the following reply to letter
from ex-Gov. Ryland Fletcher, of that
State:
ST.. JoHNsBURY, VT, July 2, 1880.
l have mis!aid or lost my copy Of the evi-
eating Committee and their report, and, al
though have a very clear recollection of the
general features Of tue whole matter, should
not attempt to say anything in regard to details
without reperusal Of the volume. But if
had it before me it does not seem to me that
there is occasion or need that should review it
Gen. Garfield as you have copied from the New
York Express. or similar ones which may be
found in many other Democratic papers. The
transactions OF Mr. Amesin Credit Mobilier stock
We're more than dozen years ago the full IN
vestigation Of the matter by the committee of
which was Chairman was over eight years ago.
At the time of the investigation tho public
it involved the character and reputation OF so
many prominent men that probably no mere
personal matter ever was so thoroughly can
vassed and discussed by the reading and intel
igent people OF this country. After the most
exhaustive discussion and reflection, the judg-
ment of the people Of this country was made
up as to each man who was named as connected
with it. Saying nothing in regard to any other
man, I think may most truthfully say that
this public and popular judgment fully and ab-
solutely acquitted Gen. Garfield Of all wrong,
either in action or INTENT in relation to the mat
ter. No man could have been continued In pub
lie life, and constantly risen in public standing
and in the public estimation by the con-
sent and approval Of the best men Of
both parties as Gen. Garfield has, if there ex-
listed a suspicion Of wrong doing against him.
Iregard this popular and continued verdict Of
the people as conclusive. Every effort to re-
open and unsettle it will, in my judgment, only
recoil upon those who attempt it. In my judg-
ment, the Republican press and Republican
speakers who may spend their time in reargu-
ing matter so many years ago passed into
final judgment will only waste their breath.
The great issues between the parties, which so
largely affect the welfare of the people and the
country, are the to, .cs to be discussed and de-
cided in the coming campaign. These are
what the people desire to be enlightened upon
they are already satisfied that the 1929 case
was finally and properly decided many years
ago. presume you have seen . short note l
sent to the State Convention. In that said
all I wished to say. LUXE p. POLAND.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1880-07-29
"a Standing Menace.''

The Democratic party has never get
done an act that aUOuld commend 1t to
the favorable consideration Of the 1oeo-
pile Of the United States, but, OF. the
contrary, its traditions and its acts are
no,v, and ever hare been, a standing
menace to the progress and civilization
of the nineteenth centu,y.-LYMAN
TRUMBuLL, Democratic candidate for
Governor of Illinois.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1880-07-29
Killed nv the Cara.

A Rochester, Mimi, special of July 81,
says that Samuel T. Riveston was run over at
O'Clock on that afternoon at the junction,
one mile west OF that city. At the time of the
accident he wrs unloading gravel and fell be-
tween the cars backwards, his head and right
arm between the rails, and the two dump cars
passed over his neck and chest. He only lived
one hour. He came from Grand Rapids, where
his uncle resides.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1880-07-29
Hamline nniYer4lfY.

Hamline University, located between
st. Paul and Minneapolis, has been placed on
a strong and safe financial basis: Anew build.
ing has been erected for the purposes Of the
University and it was dedicated July 20, free
from debt. An immense number Of people
were present, and the exercises were in the
highest degree interesting. Judge Brill, Of
st. Paul, President of the Board of Trustees,
introduced Bishop Cyrus D. Foss, Of the NJ.
E. Church, who delivered IN earnest and elo-
quent dedicatory address. At the conclusion
Of the Bishops address, Prof. ID. C. John,
the President OF the University, made =
brief address, and then asked for sub
scriptions to the endowment fund. grand
total Of el4 800 was secured. After the MORN
ing exercise had been concluded. dinner of q
picnic character was served and full one
thousand persons partook OF the bountiful re.
past furnished After the dinner, tho spacious
chapel was again crowded to its utmost ca.
pscity and the exercises were opened by mu-
sic from the Fort Smelling Band. Choir mu.
sic was also rendered. Prayer was also of.
fered by Rev. Jabez Brooks, and short ad-
dresses were delivered by Rev. DR.. Van Anna,
nov W. ~ AsASO, A>Sv. Ss E. ~AouCC auu
Rev. E. D. .Huntley. President of Law
ence University of Appleton, Wisconsin.
The present building which was dedicated
yesterday was commenced In 1873. The cor
ner stone WAS laid the next year, and the
building was enclosed In 1876. It has been
erected and finished 80 far Ut an expense. of
tome @45.000. The endowment fund at pres
ent consists OF $7o 600 Of which $4,000 is pro-
ductive and eS3.O00 Of it unproductive, to
which must be added the amount pledged at
the dedication, $4,000, making In all SIG 900.
In addition to this amount the university owns
the 30 acres surrounding the building, and
real estate In st. Paul, Minneapolis
| and Chicago besides some farming
lands. The institution il out OF debt,
! with the exception Of q light floating
debt which In no WY embarrasses 1t: Most
Of the productive endowment fund bears ten
per cent interest It Is proper to state that 4
number Of friends Of the university who were
unable to be present at the dedication have
promised contributions, which viii swell the
amount pledged TO >oopoQ
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1880-07-29
THE POLITICAL OUTLOOK. IL,
Highly Encouraging Beports frol
Various Sections.

Ht2hly Encouraging Reports from
Various Sections.
lWaahington Cor. Chicago Tribunel
- Letters received at Republican head
quarters here contain good deal of in
teresting political information, which is
perhaps more valuable as none of it was
written for publication.
Winfield s. Bird, Chairman of the Re-
publican Executive Committee of the
Sixth district of Alabama, writes from
:Eutaw "We have opened an active
campaign in this district, to unite and
solidify the Republican vote in the Au-
gust election, and will then hold it we'll
IN hand for the November election. We
have every prospect of fair election
and fair count in our section, and will
poll 800 Republican majority in this
county,"
Senator Baldwin writes from Detroit
"The work has commenced in Michi-
gan. Many Garfield and Arthur Clubs
have already been formed, and steps are
being taken for an active campaign"
j A leading Republican of Chicago says
that the State of Illinois will be carried
by the usual snajority, and that Con-
gressman will be gained in Stevenson's
district.
Ex-senator Boutwell,. OF Massachu-
setts, is here on brief visit. He thinks
the political outlook is very bright for
the Republicans, and has no sort of
doubt but what Garfield and Arthur will
be elected. He says there is no danger
Of Massachusetts, going on the wrongside,
and feels confident that New York will
fall in line with the Republican column
in November. Judge Porter, of Indiana,
leaves for home tonight. He says the
advices which have reached him from
his State are Of the most cheerful char
acter that the Republicans are united
and thoroughly organized, and he has
no fear but what they will carry the
State in October and again in November.
New York Cor. Chicago Tribune.]
The National Committee-rooms to-
day were in charge of Col. Hooker, in
the absence of Chairman Jewell and
Secretary Dorsey. The volume of cor
responden6e is increasing. Letters come
in from all sections, and represent the
AopuoActauS ~ 1uhk1u8 more Cla0 their
usual preparation for active work. A
letter received to-day from Indiana was
filled with glowing accounts of the
spirited manner in which the Republi-
cans are entering into the contest. They
are all confident of success, and declare
that Indiana will give better account
Of herself than for many years.
From the interior of New York, par
ticularly the northern counties, the &C.
counts are encouraging, and the degree
of interest is indicative of thoroughly
wide-awake condition of the party.
In New Jersey the Republicans say
they will give their opponents a hard
shaking up.
Advices from Vermont state that busi-
ness-men there who have not taken an
active part in politics for years are now
doing so, as they say they want to retain
i'll power the party that has led the
country out of its financial difficulties in
spite Of the shiftless Democratic Con-
gress. They don't want any change of
policy, and will work as business men
against the Democrats.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1880-07-29
The Art OF Not Hearing.

The art of not hearing should be
taught in every well-regulated family.
It is fully as important to domestic hap
p2less as cultivated ear, for which so
much money and time are expended.
There are so many things which it is
painful to hear-very many which, if
heard, will disturb the temper, corrupt
simplicity and modesty, detract from
contentment and happiness-that every
one should he educated to take in or
shut out sounds, according to their
pleasure.
If man falls into O violent passion
and calls US all manner of names, at the
first word We should shut our ears and
hear no more. If in our quiet voyage
of lite we find ourselves caught in one
of those domestic whirlwiEds of scold-
ing, we should shut our ears as sailor
would unfurl his sails, and, making all
tight, scud before the gale. If o hot
and restless man begins to indame our
feelings, we should consider what mis-
chief these fiery sparks may do in our
magazine below, where our temper is
kept, and instantly close the door.
Ii, as has been remarked, all the petty
things said of one by needless or ILL.,
natured idlers we're to be brought home
to him, he would become mere walk
ing pin-cushion, stuck full of sharp re-
marks. If We would be happy, when
among good men we should open our
ears, when among bad men shut them.
It is not worth while to hear what our
neighbors say about our children, or
what our rivals say about our busi-
ness, our dress or o,,r affairs.
This art of not hearing, though un-
taught in the school, is by no means un-
practiced in society. We have noticed
that well-bred woman never hears a
vulgar or impertinent remark. A kind
of discreet deafness saves one from many
insults, from much blame, from not q
little connivance in dishonorable con-
versatiOn. TnifeG Presbuterinn.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1880-07-29
HANCOCK AND MCCLELLAN.
Ei,e Alleged Proposal for the Army to
March Upon Washington and De-
pose Lincoln and stanton.

Ehe Alleged Proposal for the Army TO
March Upon Washington and De-
pose Lincoln and Stanton.
from the Buffalo Express]
In yesterdays Express there was
brict editorial comment upon a state
ment from the Baltimore american
touching the loyalty of Gen. Hancock at
the most critical emergency of the war.
The Erpress is able to furnish some in
formation which tends to corroborate
the America,'s statement. A gentle
man residing in this city was a member
Of Butter6eld's old staff, serving at the
Fifth corps headquarters when the order
was promulgated relieving Gen. Nc
Clellan from the command Of the Army
Of the Potomac. This gentleman re-
members can never forget
the intense excitement and dissatisfac-
tion that prevailed among McClellan's
friends and admirers, numbering, in
fact, nearly the whole of that army.
Many Of the officers of the staff and line
met at headquarters, and there was
great deal Of wild talk among them.
Gen. Hancock used the most violent
language. He said that the people
ought to hold indignation meet
ings in every town and hamlet, and
pass resolutions denouncing Lin
coin for removing Mcclellan, and
demanding his restoration to the
command. Stimulated by Hancock's
conspicuous example, some Of the
younger officers were loudly in favor of
doing all sorts of rash things. They
wanted a leader who would march the
army to Washington, depose President
Lincoln, and drive Congress out of the
two houses. The threatened insubor-
dination became so imminent that Gen.
Burnside, who superseded Mcclellan,
was reluctantly obliged to take notice of
it. He was heard to say that, while he
regretted the change, and deemed Gen.
Mcclellan much better fitted for the
command than himself, he should leave
staff officers at those headquarters with
orders to arrest any one who should
utter any more such reasonable senti-
ments. One arrest was made. Such
was the open talk at headquarters.
Gen. Hancock's extreme partisanship in
McClellan's behalf was not disguised.
But whether oil this inAammatory public
language: was followed by regular
council of the leading officers who were
McClellan's friends is more than our in
formant can say. It is very likely.
Certain it is that the revolutionary pro-
gramme sketched in the Anaerican's
statement, and attributed to Hancock in
the alleged council, is identical with
what was loudly threatened at the reg,l-
lar meeting of officers at which our
friend was present.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1880-07-29

The Brazilian artich0ke has much to
recommend it as prominent plant for
the interest of the swine, and in no case
should the hog raiser violate the necessi-
ty Of growing . few acres for their par
tcular special benefit
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1880-07-29

In the coming campaign the Demo-
cratic party has about as much right to
carry the banner of enlightenment as it
has to carry the banner of patriotism.
Its professions are quite up to the intel
lectual standard of those who believe
them without examination. albany
journal.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1880-07-29
HOMES IN TIE WEST.

Persons looking westward for home.
ian procure full information CONCERNING
the GARDEN sPor Of Iowa and Mime
sota, by subscribing for the WorthiaR.
ton ADVANCE, publiahed 1t Worthingtou
Minnesota. Send 81 for one year; 81
tor six months, and 50 cents for thre.
months, to. "ADvAHcE, Wmthiuetor
MOBILES county, Nin1esota.r '''|
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1880-07-29
Greeley on Hancock.

Horace Greeley once wrote:
"NO COMMANDER IN THE
SOUTHERN STATES HAS INTER
FERED WITH THE CIVIL AU-
THOR1TY MORE THAN GEN. HAN
COCK"
This was his idea of Hancock's states
manship. Greeley was the Democratic
candidate for the Presidency in 1868.
He ought to be good Democratic author
ity.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1880-07-29
Abandoned at Sea.
Gen. Grant In I.eadYlile.

Gen. Grant arrived at Leadville, Col
orsdo. At $50 P. M. July 20. He was received
by company Of mounted police. two COM
.peNins,of cavalry, the fire company's infantry,
4t Are department, and 900 veterans of the
lite war: A salute Of one hundred gums was
fred while the procession marched through
the city. The line Of march was brilliantly
illnminAted and decorated with evergreens
Apd 1sgs, streets were crowded it Is estimated
tlnknearly $4,000 people were on The streets
The general excused himself from making
a speech on account Of hoarseness. The next
day He was to visit the mines, attend the the.
satre In Ahe evening, and BAN ind reception at-
The party will remain until
Monday. : The city expends $4,000 mostly
raised BY private subscription for the enter.
'tainnent Of the general.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1880-07-29
THE LATEST NEWS.
osals1sea Daily iron tie Nest Reliable A.
sosiatea Press and Special Tsle9rnos.
A SWipller.

The Brooklyn, N. Y. Eagle, ofJuly 20,
says John Knaebel, attorney and counsellor
at law, former assistant corporation counsel
has quilted Brooklyn and gone to New Mexi-
co. His affairs have been left in a very un-
satisfactory state and it is alleged that he has
failed to account for large Gums of money be-
longing to his clients, which were intrusted to
him for investment. Some say that Knaebeps
liability to his clients will reach over one hmm.
drel thousand dollars.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1880-07-29
t party laDOIS in education :

A system Of clustering and protect
ing education" which has brought
about the result that one person out Of
five or six cannot read or write should
he subjected to close scrutiny before a
more extended field for its 1abors be
opened to it. The coincidence between
Ignorance and Democracy is found too
often to admit Of its Interpretation as an
accident of nature. The connection be-
tween the two is a necessary one and
admits of formulation.
Rule to find Democratic majority-
In q State where one person out of six
or less cannot read or write, divide the
whole number of those who cannot read
or write by three to get the number of
ignorant voters; the result will he. ap-
proximately the Democratic majority in
that State.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1880-07-29
The Funeral Of q Murderer.

The funeral Of Christine Cox, the mur-
ierer Of Mrs. Hull, took place on the afternoon
Of July II, the day after the hanging. in the
city Of. New York, from. the undertaking es-
tablishmeut. The funeral was largely at
tended by colored people, and the street in
front 0 he church was crowded with people
unable to gain admission. Methodist Kpisco-
pal services for the dea0 were led by Rev
Drs Cook and Simmons, anl the body was
AIKEN to Evergreen cemetery for interment.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1880-07-29
Storm Disaster.

Later reports from the storm Of Sun
Gay, July 10, in Monroe county, Michigan
show that the destruction was greater than at
first reported. One hundred acres OF vine
yards. consisting of the choicest cata awbas. Del
awares, and Concords, were ruined. The loss
to this interest alone was estimated at 900,
while the loss to grain and all sorts Of garden
fruits will amount to 100000 The path Of the
storm was in the shape Of crescent, extend
ing mile in length and a mile in width.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1880-07-29
E.arth0uake Shocks.

Madrid dates to July FL, state earth
quake shocks in the island OF SnzeOn lasted
from the 18th 10 the Goth inst. the first and
last being the most severe. The cathedral
and barracks at Mantila have fallen and the
troops are encamped outside the city. Eleven
natives were killed and sixty lone injured, NJ
Europeans were hurt. The inhabitsnts OF
Mantils have fled to the fields. The earth has
opened in several places, and jets Of boiling
water and showers OF ashes are elected. Some
public buildings at Lazum and Robacon have
heen demolished. All the volcanoes OF Suezon
are In full activity
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1880-07-29
The Narrsgansett Disaster.

At the Narragansett investigation at
New London Conn, July p, Mr.. Gale, cler.
gyman testified that he and his wife were
passengers on the Narragansett at the time OF
the collision. lie LETT the steamer on one
raft and his wife IN another. His wife was
carried on board of the New York, and he on
board the Stoninston. He afterwards went
on board the New York. The ladies who were
rescued were divesled OF all their clothing and
wrapped only in blankets and sheets. His
wife remained in stateroom with two other
ladies until 3 O'clock the next day, without
any clothing, and no clothing or relief OF any
kind was furnished her or any other passenger
SO far as he knew by officers Of the stoning-
ton line TIC was compelled to walk miles to
nephew's house in order to get clothing for
his wife. He was told by his wife that the
raft on which she embarked was in charge OF
a sailor from the United States ship Tennes
see, who soon succeeded in calming the ex-
element .fpassengers and getting them in
perfect order. The list of the lost on the Mar
ragansett, is made up under the direction OF
officers Of the steamboat company, numbers
twenty mine.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1880-07-29
Terrible Tunnel Disaster.

Advices from New York of July 81,
state that at 8 o'clock on that morning the
caisson leading to the Hudson river tunnel,
constructing at Sixteenth Street, Jersey City,
cayed IN, carving with 1t an immense guam
tity Of earth. twenty-five men lost their
lives, while eight had an almost miraculous
escape. The night gang of thirty men. in.
cluding assistant superintendent Edward and
two fireman, entered the shaft at midnight,
the hours of work for this gang being from
IL to s. The depth OF the shaft is sc feet land
while most Of the men were employed at the
bottom of the shaft, about one-,hird of the
gang was engaged on the brick wall Of the
arch q feet higher. 1t vas the latter squad,
all brick layers, that escaped except two. The
main out of the tunnel, runs out from the
sh aft a distance Of about thirty feet, when it
opens in two distinct arches that are to form
the tunnel. Trough some negligence of the
men 1t is supp osed the air lock was not prop
erly adjusted. When the process of shifting
commenced the brick wall connecting the two
arches gave way and the water rushed INTO
the cave.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1880-07-29

A Formula for Determining Democrat.
ic MAtorities.
The Democratic platform reads: '"The
Democratic party declares that the pub
lie schools shall be fostered and protect
ed" The Interpretation is found in the
statistics Of the ninth census and in the
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1880-07-29

Germany and Turkey.
A London Berlin correspondent writes.
Germany Is acting in the east In concert with
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1880-07-29
SuicldA In Paris.

A special from Parls to tie New York
Daily Telegram, OF July %, says: Paris was
shocked this morning by the announcement
Of the suicide an American lady, well-known
here and In London circles. Mrs. Annie Wet
more, Of New York, took her own life, yester-
diy, by poisoning herself at the residence OF
Cady Albert Pelham Clinton, in Rue Bllault-
The deceased was very handsome woman
about Is years Of age. Upto short time
since she is said To have been afilanced to the
Marquis Of Anglesy, to whom she became en-
gagged soon after her divorce from her husband
IN June last. Aug.esy met and married Mrs.
Medhouse, nee Minnie King Of Georgia. Mrs
Wetmore was thoroughly depressed On hear
ing Of the marriage, and at last in despair put
;an end to her l'fe. The sad occurrence Great
ed great sensation in the American colony.
Abandoned at Sea-
The steamer Newbern, arrived at San
Frsnclsco, on the morning Of July q, from
MAzatlan, having on hoard the mate and q
poftion OF the crew Of the ship Matilda, from
Equimault TO Callae, and abandoned at sea
June "a. Capt. Jones, wife and portion Of
the crew took one boat, the mate, and remain
0ef OF the shlps company, the otner ana
.asered for Clarion island, $50 miles distant,
Which they reached July q but finding no
water there. made for Socarro isladd, distant
about ZIG miles. During cyclone the boats
parted company, since which nothing has
sleest heard Of the captain's boat Those In
Tie mete's boat were compelled to throw over
board provisions, water, clothing, etc., during
the storm on passing Socarro island. After
great suaaring they reached Mazatlan, July