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Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-07-14

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Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-09-22

PRoF. TousrEr, the superintendent of the
Minneapolis public schools, who some time
ago stated at 8 public meeting that ''statis.
tics prove that eighty per cent. of the intel.
ligence of the country is in the Republican
party" and that sseighty per cent. of the
scholars attending the public schools are
children of Republican parents is booked
for speech next Saturday evening before
the Garfield Washburn club Of that city, and
it is understood will stump the district tc
some extent in Washburn's interest-no
forgetting to draw his salary promptly. We
do not know the political complexion of the
present board of education Of Minneapolis
but we do know that if q school superintend
ent should make Democratic speeches {
great hue and cry would be- raised. Il re-
mains to be seen whether the board will
prove equal to the emergency; If not, suf
fcient per centage Of the Intelligence O.
the community should see that hereafter
politics be kept out of schools by keeping
out the politicians.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-09-22

"Thus we see,'' adds the Republican.
that the twelve Democratic counties sent
IS $40 per cent. of their voting population
to the war, while the twelve Republican
counties sent only 62 $40 per oent.'
This is but q sample OF what will appear
from scrutiny Of the records Of the war de-
partment. In few Democratic districts was
it necessary to resort to the draft to fill the
quotas of troops called for. The Democrats
responded with unanimity to the call for
soldiers; the Republicans skulked at home,
and entered the army only on compulsion OF
on the promise of commission. The claim
that the Republicans saved the Union is
false in every particular. Without the aid Of
the Democrats, the confederates would have
been successful in obtaining their independ-
ence within six months after the firing upon
Fort Sumter. It is useless to make so
absurd pretense when the facts, obtained
from official sources, contradict it so fatty.
It is time that this partisan lie received its
quietus.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-09-22

The Chicago Times charges, and sup
ports its assertion with proofs, that the Re-
publican board of county commissioners
there has entered into a conspiracy to dis
franchise thousands of Democratic voters.
The means employed is by providing large
numbers of polling places in the sparsely
settled Republican districts and very few in
the populous Democratic districts. It will
be physical impossibility to record the
votes Of one-half the legally qualified
electors in some of the wards. This is part
of the programme by which the Republicans
hope to carry Illinois. If full vote is cast
In Chicago Hancock will have fully fifteen
thousand majority. assuring the State
to the Democracy.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-09-22

A LETTER is pu blished purporting to come
from F. E. Spinner, former treasurer of the
United States, denying that he has declared
for Hancock. The letter is forcible re-
minder of an incident that occurred few
years ago. A railroad superintendent whose
chirography was atrociously bad. because
dissatisfied with one of his employees and
wrote him telling him
his services were no longer needed. The
discharged employe used the note as q pass
on the road, and none of the conductors di s-
covered the imposture for over year. Per-
haps the Republican papers are making the
same mistake as to Spinner's intentions that
the conductors of the Camden & Amboy
road did as to the note of their superinten-
dent.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-09-22
The President at Vallejo.

VALLEJO Cal, Sept. 21.-This morning the
President ana party arrived at the navy-yard
on the steamer Saucelito. and after landing
was greeted with salute of twenty.one
guns. Commodore Calhoun and the entire
staff of officers at the yard were on deck to re-
ceive him. The marines were drawn up in
line at a present arms, and the band of the
Pensacola played national airs. The deck was
lined with ladies and gentlemen from Vallejo.
All of the workmen at the yard were at the
landing. As soon as the party landed they
walked up the avenue as far as Commodore
Calhoun's residence where a reception was
held. A few of the party strolled around the
yard to view the sights. The steamer left at
o'clock for Benicia, where they were to take
the train for Sacramento. Flags were flying at
half mast in various parts of town in honor
of the distinguished visitors.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-09-22

IT is now very evident that the official
returns will be required to settle which of
the parties carried Maine at the late election.
Blaine and his coparceuers have become less
obtrusively confident within the past few
days, and now admit that there is doubt of
the success of the Republican ticket. But
even if their largest claims are verified by
the official figures the result will still be q
glorious victory for the opponents of the
party of spoils and Capitalization. A reduc-
ton of sixteen thousand in the Republican
majority within four years is glory enough
to crow over.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-09-22
Ramsey County Democratic COMMITTEES.
A Clear Case of Perjury.
[New York Stnr.I

N ew York Star.
GARFIELD not only perjured himself in regard
to the Credit Mobilier stock and lied about
the DeGolyer pavement and back-pay steal,
but in the most positive manner stultifed him
self as member of the Electoral Commission.
In his place in the House he said: 1.-The
commissioners have an nndoubted right, under
the bill, to ge behind the returns for the oor-
rection ofifraud." He took solemn oath as
member of the Commission in these words:
do solemly swear that will impartlally
examine and consider all questions submitted
to the Commission, of which / am member
and true Judgment give thereon, agreeably to
the constitution and laws SO help me God.
When the.vote of louisiana came up, Geo. F.
Hoar moved that evidence be not received in
the cases of louisiana and Florida, and James
A. Garfield voted "Aye." When the case of
Oregon was called, Hoar moved that evidence
be received in the case of Oregon, and Garfield
again voted "Aye," though the position was in
direct antago nism to his vote in the louisiana
motion, in which he bad figured as docter of
RETURNS.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-09-22
IN Old SETTLER GONE.
Death at LitohfieId. Saturday, of Judge
Abnor G. Smith.

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The melancholy intelligence was received by
Mr.. A. T. @. Pierson yesterday of the death at
Litchfeld on the previous evening of Judge
Abner @. Smith. Few men have been more in
timately associated with the history of Mime.
sofa for the past twenty-five years than the de-
ceased. He was born in Orange county. Yer
mont, Feb. IA, 1914. commenced the study OF
law in 1888. removed to Washington in 1886,
and on motion of Hon. Thomas Fl. Benton was
admitted to practice in the supreme court OF
the United States in 1888. While in Washing
ton he married the daughter of Col. Buck, and
shortly afterwards removed to Mount Clemens
Mich. where he engaged in the practice of his
profession, remaining there till the spring OF
1866, when he removed to st. Paul. Here be
started the Free Press, an evening Democratic
paper. In 1857 he was appointed by President
Buchanan register of the land office at Mime.
apolis, which was subsequently removed to For
est City, thus compelling him to another change
of residence. On the Inauguration of Presi.
dent Lincoln he was removed from Office, when
he resumed the practice of the law. In 1872 OF
1873 be removed to Litchfeld, where he resided
mp to the day of his death, esteemed by a large
circle of neighbors and friends.
Soon after attaining his majority, Judge
Smith was made Mason in Lebanon
Lodge No. Z, Washington city
From 1851 to 1855 he published the
Ancient Landmark, worthy Masonic journal
at Mount Clemens. He was one of the prin.
cipal movers in the reorganization of the
Grand Ledge of Michigan in l841, which had
lain dormant for many years, was secretary Of
the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons in
1862. After his arrival in Minnesota he iden.
titled himself prominently with the order, and
in 1856 succeeded w. P. Murray as master OF
st. Paul lodge No. 8, which position he held
for three successive terms. In 1858 he was the
grand junior warden of the grand lodge oi
Minnesota. He ever maintained deep interest
in the welfare of the order, and was an active
member of both lodge and chapter wherever
his lot was cast.
Judge Smith was always Democrat of the
old school, adhering to the principles of the
party with wonderful tenacity. During the
war he gave the Union cause q warm support
and though never a candidate for preferment
in this State he was always active in the coun-
ellis of the party. He was man of sterling
integrity, marked ability. and great force Of
character. He was generous to fault. anC
the only comp laint ever made during his ad
ministratiOn of the land office was on account
of his leniency to the poor settlers who found
themselves in unexpected financial straits. Ht
leaves wife and two daughters, both married
to mourn his demise. His death will be Sc
we're loss not only to the community in which
he resided but to the State at large, to the
prosperity of which he has largely con.
tributed.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-09-22

they prove? Simply that those who framed
the instrument were parcel OF dolts who
had no knowledge of the constitution of the
United States or of the disposition of the
people who live under 1t. They merely
panderel to the prejudices or cupidity of q
lot of irreconcilables who refused to accept
the inevitable without protest. The Sec
tions quoted are in the nature of protest
against emancipation, nothing more. When
they were proposed and adopted
the members Of the convention must
have known that they were useless,
for the third section of the fourteenth
amendment to the constitution provides that
ssThe validity of the public debt Of the Uni
ted States authorized by law, including debts
incurred for payment of pensions and bounties
for services in suppressing insurrection or re-
bellion. shall not be questioned. But neither
thet United States nor dfsy State shall assume or
pay any debt or obligation incurred In aid of IN
surrection or rebellion against the United States,
or any claim for the loss or emancipation Of any
slave; but all such debts, obligations and claims
shall be held illegal and void."
The constitution of the United States is
the supreme law of the land. The provision
quoted can only be repealed or amended by
the consent Of three-fourths of the members
of both houses Of Congress, and must be
concurred in by the legislatures of three
fourths of the States. Does any sane man
believe that such consent could be obtained,
either in the near or distant future?
Besides, the platform of the Democratic
party reiterates the principles of the plat
form of 1876, which was explicit in as
serting the maintenance of all the constitu-
tional amendments. Gen. Hancock, in his
letter Of acceptance, emphatically declares
that the thirteenth, fourteenth and fifteenth
amendments to the constitution must be
maintained as part of the national consti-
tuition. No Democratic speaker and no
Democratic orator has ever limited that there
would ever be demand for payment
of rebel claims or for emancipated slaves,
and such an idea is as repugnant to Dem
ocratic as it is to Republican sentiment.
10 assert that the Democratic party favors
the payment of rebel claims, or claims for
the emancipation Of slaves, is to ASSERT .
falsehood. There is no ground upon which
to base such an assertion, and the news
papers that do it deliberately seek to mis-
lead the public.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-09-22

The Democratic papers of Ohio speal
very hopefully of the election of Gen. Dur
bin Ward to Congress from the Third dis
trict. Gen. Ward is makinga very thorough
and effective canvass of the district, and
being extremely popular with all classes and
nationalities, he will trench very largely up
on the Republican majority if he does moi
extipguish it altogether. Gen. Ward will be
a valuable acquisition to the Democratic side
of the House.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-09-22
CLAIMS FOR THE ATION OF
SLAVES.

SLAVES.
lican papers in the present campaign Is the
assertion that if the Democratic ticket is
elected in November the people will be call
ed upon to pay the claims of rebels for
damage to their property acaused by the
Union troops during the war, and will in ad-
dition be called upon to pay for the slaves
emancipated by President Lincoln's procla-
nation, and by the thirteenth amendment to
the constitution of the United States. No
sane or sensible man believes anything of
the sort, but the organs keep reiterating the
statement. The Chicago Tribune manages
to inject the assertion into its columns q
half dozen times daily, and other papers of
like political bias follow in its train. The
last statement of the kind, which is deemed
clincher, is based upon an extract from the
constitution of Maryland, adopted in 1869,
which is given herewith:
Sec. "a. That slavery shall not be re-estab.
lished in this State, but, having been abolish
ed under the policy and authority of the Unit
ed States, compensation. In consideration
thereof, is due from the United States.
Sec. 81. The General Assembly shall pass
no law providing for payment by this State for
slaves emancipated from servitude in this State
but they shall adopt such measures as
they deem expedient to obtain from the Unit
ed States compensation for such slaves, aud
receive and distribute the same equitably to
the persons entitled.
Sec. 46. The general assembly shall have
power to receive from the United States any
grant or donation of land, money or securities
for any purpose designated by the United
States, and shall administer or distribute the
same according to the conditions of said grant
Perhaps these sections are contained in
Maryland's constitution. If 80, what Dc
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-09-22

ST.. Louis is not yet satisfied with he,
population as shown by the census, although
two enumerations have been had. Gen.
Walker expresses the opinion that the
figures furnished to the bureau are as nearly
accurate as they can be made, nevertheless
committee has been appointed to 60 to
Washington to induce Secretary Schurz
and Gen. Walker to order third trial with
the purpose of bringing the population
mp to the figures the people think ought to
be recorded. It is not likely that the officials
will pay any attention to the squealers.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-09-22

The VIII of Hon. Charles L. Steph enson.
The last will and testament of Hon. Chas.
L. Stephenson, deceased, late United States
steamboat inspector was fled in the probate
court yesterday afternoon.
After providing for the payment of his
debts and funeral expenses, the deceased be-
queathes the residue of his estate, real and
personal, to his wife and two daughters,
Elizabeth Uhamplain and Martha Eugenia
Stephenson. His reasons for thus dispos-
ing of his property are given as follows:
"And this do because have entire con-
fidence in the good judgment of my wife
and of her affection for her sons, and that
she will use the property during her life to
promote the welfare of our sons, SO far as
she can safely and properly do so,
and that she will properly dispose of it by
her last will and testament.
After advising that all his property ex-
cept real estate, be kept as common fund
for the support of his wife and daughters
and giving either of the latter the power to
call for division of the property, the will
concludes as follows: "My property is not
arge enough to provide for my dear sons as
! wish could, but trust they will see the
propriety Of my disposing of my property as
have done, and that it is not The want of
affection for them which induces me to make
my will as herein set forth. I have no doubt
that their mother will make her home their
home, 80 far as her circumstances and theirs
will enable her properly to do 80. The names
of my two SONS are Frederick William and
BENJAMIN Washburn.
Having thus disposed of my worldly proper
ty, Igive my blessing with it, and I trust
that the blessing of God will attend my dear
ly beloved and devoted wife, and my dearly
beloved SONS and daughters. I appoint Will
my will.
The petition sets forth that the personal
property of deceased is estimated at $780,
600,
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-09-22

ONE of the Blaine agents has been ar
rested in Augusta for offering four men SIC
each for theirvotes. It is not at all prob
able that this is an isolated case, for the
charge of bribery has been openly made in
nearly every section of the State, and there
is good reason to believe that the charge il
well founded. The campaign on the Re-
publican side was run on Republican basis
entirely, more than two hundred thousand
dollars having been expended to influence
voters.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-09-22
A Small Fro.

At 6 o'clock last night an alarm of fire was
turned in from box No. "a, which called out
the entire department. The alarm was occa-
stoned by the discovery Of fire in the rear Of
the bowling alley situated back Of CaldwelPs
Blue Front saloon, No. 66 Jackson street.
Huge volumes Of smoke issued from the place
designated and the fire spread rapidly, at one
time bidding fair to envelop the adjoining
structure.
Several streams were projected on the blaze,
which was soon extinguished. The fire is
supposed to have originated from the upset
ting Of lamp, and the damage by fire is nom
soaked with water and somewhat damaged by
smoke. The loss will not exceed 5000, fully
covered by insurance. The damage in the up
per part of the building was very slight. being
insured for $500 each in the Traders, of Chi
cago, and the Northern, of New York.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-09-22

THERE is no prospect of a joint debate be-
tween the rival gabernatorial candidates in
Illinois. Gov. Cullom does not care to get
within striking distance of Judge Trumbull,
as that statesman carries too heavy guns for
the little chap who now creates vacancy in
the Office of Governor of Illinois.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-09-22
DID THE REPUBLICANS SAVE TIL
UNION?

Is
The Republicans never seem to tire of
claiming the credit of saving the Union dur
ing the stirring days from 1851 to 1865.
The GLOBE has already published tables,
compiled from the records of the war de-
partment, which show conclusively that the
thirteen slave States furnished to the Union
army more troops than were furnished by a
like number of Northern States of equal
population, fact that of itself ought to be
conclusive. To make this more pointed,
however, the st. Louis Republican has COM
piled table showing the votes of twelve
counties in Illinois ALMOST soiidly Republi-
can in 1860, and of twelve counties almost
solidly Democratic. together with the number
of men each contributed to the army. Il is
very suggestive, to say the least, and is given
herewith:
TWELVE DEMOCRATIC COUNTIES.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-09-22
Tennessee,s Debt and the Railroads.

MEMPHIS Tenn, Sept. N.-In the United
States circuit court this morning Judge Ham
mond overruled the motion for dismissal of tbe
suits by the attorney representing the holders
of Tennessee State bonds, deciding defendants
entitled to hearing on the merits, and set the
cases for trial next Monday. These cases bring
up the responsibility of the railroads of the
State for portions of the State debt, and prac-
tically involves the Same questions argued be-
fore Judge Withrfa at Nashville last May, and
still held under adyisement nv him.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-09-22

TIE Republican papers are pretending to
laugh at the dispatch of Gen. Hancock to
Gov. Plaisted congratulating him upon the
victory he had achieved in Maine. They
seem to think he made faur pas by con-
graduating Greenbacker on his success,
not seeming to realize how Democrat can
rejoice at Republican defeat, no matter by
what means accomplished.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-09-22
Wig Did He Disgrace Hsmselfe
NEW York World.

Why did Senator Oonkling disgrace himself
last night by condeseendiug to such false
statements as these: Every Southern State
but Texas has lately repudlated its obliga-
tioDs,'' and, 1.-THE Democrats in Congress vastly
increased the expenditures of the govern
ment?" Is Minnesota the most consistently
and persistently repudiating state in the
Union, Southern Etate?" is Arkansas,
which has just repudiated reputation, a
Northern State? And can Senator Conkling
possibly be supposed to be as ignorant of the
facts in regard to the expenditures of the
government" as the newspaper organs of his
pasty?
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-09-22

Duluth Tribune, Sept. II: Last Sunday was
very windy day-the wind blowing gale
during part of the day. A settler out in
Herman Town, in this, (St. Louis) county,
while passing along the road to visit neigh
Dor, was killed by falling tree. Failing to
return home at the expected time, search was
instituted, when he was found dead in the road
underneath the tree that had blown down up
on him. His name was Troa and he leaves a
family to mourn his untimely end.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-09-22
ARMY PERSONALS.
Extracts from Special Orders Il IL, Depart
ment Of Dakota, Sept. 25th.


ment Of Dakota, Sept. 25th.
Leave of absence for one month, ON surgeon
certificate of disability, with permission to
leave the department, is granted to Second
Lieutenant Archie Gibson, Seventh cavalry.
First Lieutenant John Whitney, Eleventh
infantry, now on duty with column in the field
under command of Major Lewis Merrill,
Seventh cavalry, will proceed to his post, Fort
Sully, D. T., and there await action on his ap-
tifcate of disability.
Commissary Sergeant Rudolf Wolfer, now
sick in hospital at Fort A. Lincoln, will, when
able to travel, proceed to his proper station,
Fort Totten, and report to the commanding of
fcer for duty.
Upon the recommendation of the medical
director of the department., Acting Assistant
Surgeon st. Claire STREET., now on duty at
Fort Sully, is relieved from duty at that post,
and will proceed to Camp Houston, aud report
for duty to Major Lewis Merrill 7th cavalry.
commanding escort to working parties on the
extension of the Northern Pacific.
Commissary Sergeant John Budds, now at
Fort Smelling, will report to Second Lieuten-
with the detachment of recruits for the I'd
cavalry, en- route to Fort Oustor.
Capt. 8. E. Blunt, chief ordinance officer of
the department, will proceed to Forts Lincoln,
Meade and Yates, on public service, and then
return to his station in this city.
Captains G.. K. Sanderson and e. G.. Gill
breath, Eleventh infantry, are appointed men,
bers of the general court-martial instituted by
paragraph 8, special orders No. 104.
Second Lieut.. r. j. G. Irvine, Eleventh in
fantry, is relived from duty as a member of the
same court-martial.
Second Lieut.. Thomas J. Lewis, Second cav
airy, is appointed judge advocate of the same
court-.nartial, vice Second Lieut.. d. O.S.
Heistand, Eleventh infantry, relieved.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-09-22
Located In chscaoo.

CHICAGO, Sept. 2l.-President Scion Humph-
rey, of the Wabash sR. B.. accompanied by
other general officers of the road was in the
city to-day, making arrangements for officers
here, and for completion of all the various
Wabash lines into Chicago. The Iowa extern
sion will be rushed i and the company expects
to be running its trains into Chicago for regu-
lar business within month, and to make this
the central point of its business