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Blount County democrat. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 1879-1883, 1880-04-21
A Man Stops Reputation.

Years ago, Illinois was poor, and
burdcncd with debt of $7.0O0,QO0.
A large part of the indebtedness mad
been created in order to carry out u
system of internal improvements.
The people, finding it difficult TO pay
their taxes, talked loudly of repudia-
tion. a convention met at Springfield,
the capital of the State, to voice the
popular feeling. The repudiating or
dinance was prepared. 1t would have
been adopted but for the interference
of one man. The incident is thus
described By the New Orleans
Times: -.t .,.t1
The convention met, and the repu-
diation ordinance was prepared. 1t
was about being adopted, when
Stephen A. Douglas, who was sick at
his hotel, asked to be taken into the
convention. lie was carried on Il
mattress, and. lying on his back-for
lie was too i'll to sit up-he wrote the
following resolution, which he offered
as a substitute for the reputation
ordinance: ..,.... ..,-....
Resolved, That Illinois will be hon
est, although she never pays cent.
The resolution took like wildtire.
1t touched the honest sentiment Of
every member of the convention. 1t
was adopted with the widest cnthu-
siasln. 1t dealt a death-blow to the
Reputation sentiment throughout the
/ State. ..4s. .. .r~-I ~|r t .U
The canal bonds Immediately adj
vanced in value, and in a short time
were quoted at par. Telegrams were
received from New York that Illinois
could have all the money. she wanted.
What was the result? Capital and
emigration flowed into the State, and
Illinois is to-day one of the most pros
porous States in the Union.. .ai
She has more miles Of railway than
any of the other States. Her broad
praires are one great grain-tield, and
are dotted with hundreds of thousands
of peaceful, happy homes. Thriving
cities and beautiful villages are found
everywhere within her borders. ,
This is what honesty has done for
Illinois. What would reputation
have done? aar
Blount County democrat. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 1879-1883, 1880-04-21
NY CREED.
II hold that c CRristion grNre abouads

L hold that ChristiaB gIwee abomds 'iY-
+, ,iI-Where. charity is seen; ihat when, .,.I
We climb TO heaven. tits ON the rounds
t.if or love 10 men. lN tfifa 4- a-.
] hold all else, named piety.
81 "A selfish scheme avain iretense; al
Where, center is not, can there be ...
circumference?
This Moreover hold, and dare o..
Affirm wherever niyrhyine may go;
3 Whatever things be sweet or fair, 4ri
=. Love makes them 80. ,al.el ~ r,-
.oWhetherit be the dazzling iluilabies Y
aft That charm to rest the nlIrsling bird
Or that sweet confidence III sighs -,
And bushes made without Il word;
Whether the dazzling and. the nJlsh i-r.,
g OF softly sumptuous garden bowers,
Z Or by some cabin door, bush
lii.Of ragged flowers /" "l .fEa' lsunl
'Tis not the wide phylactery, '''
- Nor stubborn fast, nor stated prayers
-nfhat makesus saints; we Judge the'tree
icdiBy what it,bears. .4oiiij sit o. gu
9g And when a man can Rive apartj9' 80
od From works, OIL theologic trust, ~ mi1
| know the blood about his heart .r-Stl
is dry as dust. -r..,y..v,,.r,
Blount County democrat. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 1879-1883, 1880-04-21
Running a Newspaper.

Editing a paper 'is,a pleasant busi.
ness-if you'1fke It. 9ni ol
|. If it contains MUCH political matter
people wont have it, ~" '.,5 ', ... =. g.
If the type Is large il don't contain
much reading matterwlie, Jun,
five publish telegraph reports folk:
say they are nothing but lies. &. IT,.
If we omit them they say we have
no enterprise, or suppress them fol
Fpolitical effect.1s ~ ~ b.4 vf .--
q IF we have a. few jokes folks say We
are nothing but rattleleads! 20 tiW'rr
- If we omit. Jokes folks say we are
nothing but old fossils. r s'!ltT'ah
If, we publish Original matter they
| damn us for not giving selections.
/ =. II we give selections people say we
/ are lazy for not writing more and
giving them what they have not read
III some other paper KY FL - '.'.
If we give a complimentary notice
we arc censured for being partial. ~
If we do not, all hands say we are
| a great hog. :" .p.t "a" '
I9p If we insert an artitlewhich rlease'
the ladies the men become jealous
and vice versa. ''''''''0''> - 'I r..
= If we attend church they say it il
for effect. .aAl -a ''sf' st''+.H
If we remain in our Office, attend
ing to our own business, folks say We
are too proud to minglc with oul
| fellows. -... ...t Il. u;.p .. I'D
IF we go out they say we don't at
tend to our business. .,.a .s.,.
If we don't pay up promptly the!
say we are not to be trusted. N..i
If we pay up promptly they say We
! stole the money ..- .. --..-..-.-.
Blount County democrat. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 1879-1883, 1880-04-21

Clarksville Chronicle: We suggest
to our brethren of the press, who arc
so bitterly opposed to Mr. Tildcn, and
are so earnest in representing that
public sentiment is the same way, that
they test the question and prove their
assertions by interviewing the bust
ness men and a few farmers. of their
towns, if they wish to give some in
teresting facts for reading.
In quoting our Clarksville cotempo-
rary, says the Athens Post, we will
add that we don't know of but one
anti-Tilden Democrat in all this Sec
ton.
Blount County democrat. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 1879-1883, 1880-04-21
4BACKWOODSMAN.

Says the Columbia CTenn.) Herald
In-1S76 the Republicans wrongcd the
people andthe Democrats by4aswin-
ding them out of the Presidencys~ II
the Democracy fail to nominate Tiiden
they will wrong themselves and the
people far more than the Rcpubl licans
did. If the Democrats forget that
fraud, and ignore Mr.. Tilden, they
will not deserve to-succccd. L.
Blount County democrat. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 1879-1883, 1880-04-21

over-hanging cliff that
stood on the east side of the canon,
and some eight hundred or a thousand
feet high, wespied some hawks feed
ing their youhg4h The top of The 'cliA.
We saw that swe cconld ,reach,thc top
of the rock by a circuitous route. In
a short time we had reached the top
Of the cliff, but distance had deceived
our vision, for the nest was about four
feet from the top Of Vie rocky saw
that could climb down to il by plae-
ing my, handsiahd feet nIthe'crevices
and projecting rocks, which / soon
accomplished. Holding out one of the
Young to taunt the Old hawks they
came darting down, swapping their
bcaks in few feet of my head, then
soaring high inmid .aireto again and
again repeat the charge, in the mean
time keeping the surrounding solitude
lively with their hideous and terrific
screams. Mr.. Owens kept up a brisk
fire upon the enemy all the while,
which broke forth like storm in the
still canon. The report of his gun
would echo.an rc-echo from -sidcto
side of the, canon, finally diving away
against.a .distaut hluA, each discharge
reminding ono Of four OFF alter
natcIdisGhaigcs from Gdifferqitpeihts.
Tho discharges of the gunlycPt PIP a
continual roar, and mingled with the
screams of tho HAWKS certainly alarm
ed the animal creation. Afterlconsid-
ering that there was no person in the
poultry business in thousand miles
except few Mormons, we left the
young to the care of the parent.
We now take q. view. of fthei abyss
below A large spruce-pinc grew at
the base of the rock Immediately I'M
der us;. we could drop stone into
Its top. We now bid our late ahtag-
onist a quiet good evening and re-
tired from the conflict, arriving, at
camp in due time, and after ashearty
supper / retired to my conch some
what tired and in half-aslecp and
haIf-awake condition passed Through
visions of panthers, yankee flags, rock
walled canOns and hawk nests. Thir-
ty feet has been high enough for me
ever Since. 1T u Oh NIL
Yes, ever since that memorable
event, when | consider the, situationT
the dark abyss and tall pine beneath
my fcct--supsose my feet had slipped
OF my hands ,cramped?A fThere.is an
irresistible sh1drler why itisI can.
not tell. j was, not the least alarmed
at tie time. Suppose, that wei were
out on solid terra frma, and a fibre OF
the heart should snap. We would
tumble into the abyss-the grave.
We have late instance Of this
kind. A worthy citizen whilst appar.
emily enjoying good health dropped
dead instantly. There has been thou
sands of similar cases. ~
Hanging upon the precipicc is a
visible danger, whilst the other isin'
visible. le.vIThousands of human beings
pass hourly over our railroad bridges
supportcdby a few IRON bolts, and
think little ofsit. We are simply
hanging upon the precipice, with'tht
abyss beneath, from the cradle to the
grave. Sooner or later we take. the
awful leap. seg
e8zs iBACKwooDsMAN.
Blount County democrat. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 1879-1883, 1880-04-21

Brownsville Democrat: We call the
attentionsof the friends of Mr.. Tilden,
in Tennessee, to- the necessity of
watchfulness and. .energy!- Aboyc all
things do not forget that for a number
of years the State has, been run By a
few cheeky wirc-pullcrs who -''fixed"
things in advance Of Conventions,
BE on your guard. -'t
Blount County democrat. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 1879-1883, 1880-04-21

Rolpe(Gal 1liblWca Tho Country
needs fewer politicians and more farmers.
Georgia is over eroNdid wifi little iatk-
ass politicians, who prate about their
greatness and intentions. good, honest,
hard-work mechanics and farmers is
what the country needs and not these
spread eagle eratorswho have, great
over stock of self-esteem and gas, but
who are utterly wanting in glatitudeand
honest knowledge of work. 4 1GouH
Blount County democrat. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 1879-1883, 1880-04-21

Boston Post: 1t is clearly proved
that over 5000 fraudulent votes were
cast for Washburn, of Minnesota, and
Washburn is one of the good, honest,
virtuous, truly moral Republican par
ty that gave the country Grant and
Belknap and Babcock and the whisky
ring and Sheppard Murphy the party
that has recently embraced John
Kelly, and wants to give us some
more of the old gang that plundered
the Treasury from 1868 to 1876.
Blount County democrat. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 1879-1883, 1880-04-21

The Ripley (Tenn.) New interview
ed the leading merchants and business
men of that place week. The record
stands as follows: For Iilden, Is; !;
Bayard, 5; Seymour. 3; Thurman, 3 :;
Hancock,1 / Jewett, |. Nine were for
anybody TO beat Grant.
Lauderdale county, one Of the finest
in West Tennessee, may be safely put
down for Samuel j. Tilden. Let the
good work go on.-[ Brownsville DEM
ocrat.
Blount County democrat. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 1879-1883, 1880-04-21

VI The English and German languages
contain 26 letters to the alphabet
French, %; Greek, "a; Hebrew, Latin
and Dutch, %; Italian, 20. Most
other languages contain more letters
the Spanish, 81; Arabic and Turkish
| F2S; Persian, SO; Russian, 35; Arme-
nian, 49,: Slavonic, AZ; Sanscrit, Al
the Chinese radical characters number
2l4, while their compounds, represent
ing the different words, are from 3.00C
| to 1000 for common use, and about
5000 for men studying scie1cc and
art. All this is exclusive Of sounds
represented by dipthongs, double let.
ters, accents, ligatures, and 'contrac,
LtiOns. A.lLH ln larn5a AaLh.tl
Blount County democrat. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 1879-1883, 1880-04-21

The Fayetteville (Tenn) Express,
representing the Democratic senti-
mcnt Of Lincoln county, has hoisted
the name of Samuel j. Tilden, of New
York, for President,
Blount County democrat. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 1879-1883, 1880-04-21

1.-The Atlanta Constitution SAYS :J'MC.
Blaine ought to be very ,protld Of Ills
DlitHe'boomin5 Morgan county, in the
State of Georgia.. The colored dele
gates from that county to the Repub-
lican Convention are for the Maine
Senator. Perhaps this is IA straw.
The fact that the coloi'ed people Of
Morgan county are for Blaine is ex-
traordlnary, as showing that the he
grocs no longer believe the Grant is
the general Of the UnitcdaStatesi7F
Blount County democrat. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 1879-1883, 1880-04-21

,,tThe Boston Transcript sapsitcomcs
kind o. sudden like, just oas the con.
gregation have tlnishedisiliging rSal-
-Tatiea,s freeyA yA-te-hare-tlte preacher
announce that Tthe colleetioD.willhow
be taken up. r.te.tt~rs syG eft
Weston weekly leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 1878-189?, 1880-09-18

As announced in our last issue, the Presby-
terry of Idaho stands adj journed to meet with
this congregation on the evening Of the :3d,
ing Sabbath. Business of importance will
be under consideration. a general attend
ance Of the members is expected. We are
informed that Rev. DIR. Lindsey, of Port
land, expects to be present. During the sit
every evening by ministers from a distance
Also, on Sabbath morning at the usual hour
our quarterly communion service will be held.
A cordial invitation is extended to all to be
present at the various sitting. Weston
Chrrch aud Home.
Weston weekly leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 1878-189?, 1880-09-18
WARM SPRINGS, Sept. IA, 1880

WARM SPRINGS, Sept. IA, 1880.
EDS. LEADER-GentiemeH: This dreamy,
hazy condition of atmosphere which marks
the gradual transition from the golden glory
of summer to the more suubrc shades of au-
tuinr, is more conducive to lazy contempia-
tion than Ito actual exertion, physical or men-
tai. All nature seems i'll a mellow, thought
full mood, as if conscious OF the lecay that
soon must seize upon much of that which
adorned the brow of Garth. The green garb
of summer is giviving way to the more varied
autunlnal tints. The leaves that So late were
fresh and lusty are beginning to fade aud
fall. a dreamy stiffness prevails that is
broken only by the Sung OF birds and the
signing Of trees. Occa ,ionaily the sharp re-
port OF the sportsmans gun disturbs the quiet
repose that has settled down upon the valley.
But enough of idle dreaming.
One day took stroll up the North Fork.
The distance is not over four miles. | met
not less than fourteen teams Some were
emigrants, bound for the fertile fields of Una
tilla, and others We're freighters on the way
to Walla Walla with the products Of Grand
Ronde valley. | WIS informed by one of
these latter that lie preferred this road be.
cause there we're fewer steep hills on it, and
because grass and water were more abundant.
AS returned, l found party camped by the
river aud their horses and mules peaceably
grazing on the luxuriant bunch-g grass with
which the slopes are covered. This road is
now i'll excellent condition, and when mail
route is established over it, will become the
great thoroughfare over the mountains.
Once again the story Of the soldier who
| found piece of gold in the root of tree not
! IA from here, is being told with increased
credence. One or two expeditions are alread,
! on foot to prospect the stream higher up. Th.
generally accepted theory is that the layer o
wash gravel. SO rich in aurferous deposit tha
extends from Nevada to Washington Terri
tory, opens OIL the river, and that the prsc
ious dust has been carried down by the strcan
1t would not be surprising if u rush for thes
pats would result from imperfect prospect
ing and garbled reports. That there is gol,
III the mountains somewhere admits of Ii
doubt, but that it exists i'll paying quantitic
is more than problenlatical Yours truly
YIEM.
Weston weekly leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 1878-189?, 1880-09-18

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER,
WESTON. SeDtember Ii 1850

EST0N, September IL, 1880.
The Council met at the usual hour and
place Present-NIiller, McMorris, Worth
ington and Beckett; Recorder acting Mayor,
Marshal Wood in attendance.
Bids were received from the following par
ties for building City Hall. AIechling, $1,000;
A. j. Pattison, for mason work, $500: Louns-
bury & Irons, S24OO, including foundation,
walls and enclosing the building from the
weather.
On motion the bid OF Lounsbury & Irons
accepted, provided they gave bonds and
complete the building by Nov. 2Oth.
On motion the plan and specifications sub
mitted by the architect employed by the Com
niittcc Oh Plans and Specifications, were re-
jccted.
Ol motion the Committee on Plans and
Specifications were discharged
On motion a committee of three was an.
poin ted with full power to act and superinten,i
the building of the City Hail. said Committee
to consist of Councilman Worthincton Me.
Morris and Beckett.
| On motion Council adjourned
~. MEAsHEN,
City Recorder
Weston weekly leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 1878-189?, 1880-09-18
PENDLETON ITEMS.
PENDLETON, Sept. 18th, II

.. PENDLEToN, Sept. 18th, 1880.
Pendleton has sent two members to the
>"Third House" of the Legislature.
The cast-iron front for Malarkies' new brick
has arrived and will be put in place in a few
days.
The district school, under management of
Prof. Richards, and able assistant Miss L.
Despair, is we'll attended and foursllng.
Prof. Arnold is building a commodious
school house in the lower part of town, 24x40
feet and it is to he well finished. The Prof
will commence school in this building about
the lst of October, and his honestly acquired
reputation teacher is sufficient to insure u
school which will be a credit to the town, and
fountain at which superior knowledge may
be quaffed.
County Court is in session this week, and
quite lively contest was INDUCED in on the
question of liquor license in Milton precinct,
resulting in lawsuit, i'll the Circuit Court,
which will decide question of much import
ance to the people of this county.
We hear that the county is going to have
the Court House repaintcd.
We notice on our streets the following
Westonians Hon. j. S. White, wife and
daughter, a. Meachcn and wife, and s. V
Knox, Esq.
A little son of Mr.. KEGS, who lives n mile
and 4 half east of town, was buried on Mon
day last and we regret to hear that two more
of his children are very sick.
The East OrcgoniaA seems TO be i'll leeI
trouble over that sand lot and division ques
tion, which was mentioned BY Your former
correspondent from this place. But we pre-
sumo that matter will be as hard to explain
as the Blalock precinct election was
We learn that r. Rothchilds, of this place
and his bride, will soon return from Portland
as will also Mr.. and Mrs. Nye of this place
Weston weekly leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 1878-189?, 1880-09-18
MORE INDIAN TROTBLE. ciUsrD ey
WHIskEY.

One day last week five Indians coming from
the direction oflWalla Walla, under the in.
huence OF liquor, and armed with breach
loading rifles, entered house by the waysrte
ana hlndlng no men about the place, compel
led the lady OF the house to give them their
supper. They departed leaving the lady in IL
state OF trepidation that may easily be mn
aSlned. They came to Weston late in the
evening, and after prowling round for short
time three of them left. About midnight the
usual quiet of our citywas disturbed by the
hiring OF guns. A gentleman near the scene
of confusion went out to ascertain the cause,
and was at once confronted by two Indians,
one of whom leveled rifle at him but WIS
prevented from shooting by his companion.
The gentleman discreetly retired Shortly
after this Mr.. White at the Livery Stable was
reused from his sleep by all unusual noise
made by some horses in the rear of the build
ing. Upon going to see the cause, he found
an Indian crawling through a hole in the floor
of the stable. He Immediately notified Mar
shal Wood. Upon returning with the officer
the Indian was found asleep, his rifle by his
side and his hand on the trigger. He was
promptly arrested. They soon found his
companion and arrested him also. The saw
ages resisted, and fought furiously, and it
was only by great exertion that they were
safely lodged i'll the Calaboose. Next morn
ing they wero tried before Recorder Meachell
and fined each five dollars and costs for vio-
latins City ordinance. They were afterwards
arrested by the State on cherge of breaking
into stable, but on preliminary examination
before Justice Powers, they were acquitted
Weston weekly leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 1878-189?, 1880-09-18

A large portion of the American people are
to-day suffering from the effects of Dypopsia
or disordcred liver. The result of these dis
cases upon the masses of intelligent and val
uablc people is most alarming, making life
actually Il burden instead of pleasant exist
ence of enjoyment and usefulness as it ought
to be. There is no good reason for this, if
you will only throw aside prejudice and skep-
ticism, take the advice of druggists and yonr
friends, and try one bottle of Green's August
Flower. Your speedy relief is certain Mil
lions of bottles Of this medicine have been
given away to try its virtues, with satisfact.
ory results i'll every case. You can buy L.
samble bottle for 10 cents to try Three
doses will relieve the worst case. Positively
sold by all druggists on the Western Cont
neut
Weston weekly leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 1878-189?, 1880-09-18

During the week just past we have had
several pleasant visits from Col. Bush, of
Portland. The Col. is travelling i'll the in
tcrests of the Home Mutual Insurance Co.,
and meeting with the success his courtesy
and business tact deserve
Ed Sharon, of the Pendlcton TiILunc was
in the city this week, presumably working for
his paper. The Tribune seems to keep him
constantly on the trot.
Prof. w. P. Palmer, of Milton, smiled on
lis this week. Always welcome.
Our esteemed friend, VIM NJ. Stecn, took
his departure for Salem last Sunday Joy
and success attend him.
Mr.. |. L. Reese and lady have taken a trip
to the State Capital. We hope they will
have pleasant time.
y. Meachen made a flying trip to Pendlc
ton last Tuesday.
Weston weekly leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 1878-189?, 1880-09-18
NEW TODAY,
SUMMONS.

In tile Circui CouH Of the State of Ore
go" for the Co"'sty 4 Gmat1ia:
Lynch vandc1ool plaintiff, vs., NJ E. vanderpoo
defendant.
To NJ. E. Nanderpool, the above named defendant.
IN TIE NAME OF THE STATE; OF OREGON you are
! hereby required to appear and the complaint
filed against you in the above entitled suit within ten
days from the date of the OF this summons upon
served in this County, served i'll any other
County OF this State then within twenty day from the
date Of the service Of this Summons upon YOU; or if
served by publication, then before the first day Of
the next regular term of the said Court which will be
begun and holden at pendleton in said County and
State, Monday the 18th day Of October, a. ID. 1850
And you fail SO to appear and answer said complaint
the plaintiff will apply to the Court for the relief de-
manled in lis conpai't herein namely: 4 decree Of
said Court dssoving the marriage contract now exist
ing between tn paintif and dt PENDANT, and for sucn
other and further relief is equitable in the peises.
\. MEACHEN,
Atty ior Plaintiff.
Published by order of Hon. L. l.. Macarthur, Judge of
said Court, made ut Clambe;s the l7t day Of sept
1850. Sept. 1S-Gw
Weston weekly leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 1878-189?, 1880-09-18

Notice..
Land Office at Lai;rande, q

Land Office at Lat;rande, Or, Sept 49, 1880.
Notice is hereby given that the following named set
tier has filed notice Of his inteton to make final proof
in support of his claim and final entry thereof at
the expiration Of Thirty days from the date of this
notice, viz
T. Y. BARBER.
d. S. No. 1882 before Register and Receiver, at La
Grande Union Co., Oregon, October 3Uth, lsso lor
the Sc. 80 T y, Il IS F.; and names the following
his witnesses viz J. T. QUINN Jonathan Jalnes r.
l.. james and " ianl Jamrs, adj of Miiton Oregon
Henry ". DWIGHT,
Sept IS-5w Register.
Weston weekly leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 1878-189?, 1880-09-18

AHEAn,--Mr Henry Wclch from the John
Day counry Was in town this week securing
-is winters supply of groceries. medicines.
Try go~l., &c. lie says he can do better in
Weston than in any Of the other towns with
b hi, r,a,,b.
Weston weekly leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 1878-189?, 1880-09-18

Much is being said in the papers just now
about Medical Lake in Washington Territory,
which seems to be sort cf modern BetAseda
to which the lame the halt and the blind
move, hoping to get relief The waters of
this lake, however, cannot begin to cure back
ache and all diseases of the kidncys and
urinary organs as does the Oregon Kidney
Tea. Sold everywhere