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to have gotten, and

which he ought to have gotten, and
there he Is, elected.
Four years afterwards he would have
still less scruple or difficulty in con.
sidering himself elected again, and
then, II not sooner, the farce would
end by his simply declaring further
proceedings of the same sort unnecessa-
ry. Tho United States Courts would
have absorbed all jurisdiction, State
lines would have been virtually oblit-
Grated and the money power would
dictate its own terms.
All this is opposed to the Amer
lean idea, which is, q government, not
of money and ursurpatiOn, but Of
manhood self-government. Will tho
American idea survive the coming
test ? No one can foresee the future,
but the present is showing symptoms
hoods rights. True men are moving
to meet the crisis IL it comes. There is
but one way to meet 1t and that is to
select leader who will not finch
when 1t comes-not an old granny
like Tilden, but man OF dauntless
nerve, who, like Grant, If he considers
himself elected aCiU take the seat.
That man Is Winfield Scott Han
cock.
fLouisiana Democrat.1
General Hancock has ever been a
favorite with the people Of the South
and by the people of Louisiana he has
been regarded with feeling to which
1t would he difficnlt to give adequate
expression. 1t was while In command
of the Fifth Military District, compris-
that he established that high character
oh b Es>1
defender of the Constitution and the
rights Of the citizen. Though clothed
with extraordinary powers he ever
maintained the subserviency OF the
military to the civil authority in times
of profound peace, and did not hesitate
to characterize tho action of military
officers who trampled upon the civil
authorities as demanding the severest
condemnation. By the people of the
whole country he is regarded as the no.
blest type Of the hero and patriot, q
man tssa,as peur ct sans s'epr0che,' In
whose hands any trust would be safe,
and who Is capable of the grandest
achievements. -
|. Gen. Hancock is not politician, and
he has shown himself as something
more than n mere soldier. There is no
name that could exert a more potent
influence or that would be received
through the entire country as the
standard bearer of that grand old party
with more genuine enthusiasm than
that of Winfield Scott Hancock. We
believe that should his own State de-
clare for him that lie will be nominated
without opposition. Give US a good
man for the second place on the ticket
and we are certain that the third term
supporters would not be strong enough
to ask for another Electoral Commits
siOu.
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Gen. Hancock and family are on Il
visit to his son, who Ia Il planter in
Coahoma county, Mississippi. His
residence Is at Friar's Point.
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sThe darkey's hour is just before the
dawn" remarked Sambo when he
started out before daybreak to steal Il
young chicken for break fast.
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Hop Wah is the name of II Chinese
laundryman. A free translation
of this cognomen would be Beer
fght.-CNew York Telegram.
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tWomen are seldom deceived says
a philosopher. Very true. The men
are constituted differently, however
New York Express.
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T r. WEFZEL,
Dealer in all kinds of
HOU S T. HOLD FUR N TT u II Il,
COFFINS, COFFIN TRIMMINGS, &C.

Furniture repaired. Or made to order, ana
satisfaction guaranteed. All orders for
Furniture promptly attended to. Collins
supplied at short notice, with services Of
undertaker, il desired. .....
have also on hand full stock of
Children's Carriages, which 1 offer for
salo Mt low prices.
Store and shop on Grand street, opposite
Mct'eo's drug store. An inspection of our
work and furniture is respect fully invited.
January l, 1850. ly
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MARRIED.,

On tho eth inst, at the residence of the
BRIDES mother, by Rev. l.. G.. Kellis, Mr..
J. l.: DIcKERsoN, of Monroe, to Miss GUS
SIE BoFENsCHEN.
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Mr.. f. B. Washburne has gone to
the Hot Springs, of Arkansas, with
party Of friends to spend a month or
two.
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Miscellaneous.

MISCELLANEOUS.
V1ck's
FLOWER AND vEGErARLE SEEDS
Are planted by a million people i'll Amer
lea. See
I'ick's U,tdloJue-300 Illustrations, only
cents.
Fick's Illustrated Monthly M.gnsin
pages, fine illnst rationS, and colored plate
in each number. Price, % year; five
copies for 81.
pick'S EYo.oer md TtgetHblc Gararn--50
cents in paper covers with elegant cloth
covers, 81.
All my publications are printed in Eng
lfsh and German.
Address. JAMES WICK,
Rochester, n. Y.
lob PRINTING
NEATLY EXECUTED
AT THIS OFFICE.
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THE BASIS or REPRESENTATION.
shreveport Standard.1

l
The Baton Rouge Capitolian joins
with the Standard in its opposition to
the unjust and outrageous basis fixed
by the State Central Committee for
representation in the Democratic Con-
vention at New Orleans, and winds
up an article on the subject as fol-
llOws: .,-
elm order to to prevent any future
misunderstanding ON this subject, we
suggest that the approaching conven-
ton, by positive resolution, shall
decree that hereafter the basis of re-
presentation shall be guided by the
vote given ut tho last general cleo
tiOn.'
The Alexandria Democrat takes the
same ground, and very pcrtinently
says, abiding to the action Of the com
mittee:
GA resolution was offered that the
basis OF representation should be one
delegate for every 200 votes cast for
Governor Witt. That was in accord
ance with past usage, but it was de-
feated because it would have dimin-
ished the representation OF New Or
leans, inasmuch as her Democratic
voters chose to stay away from the
polls ut the last election. Why should
not the city lose representation in
State convention when she does not
poll her vote? The country loses, and
has lost representation heretofore for
the same reason, and justly. Why
should not the city suffer a like din,inu-
ton when she offers Occsion for it? n
The Democrats of the country did
not stay away from the polls, aud if
they had, they would unceremoniously
have been reduced in representation.
II aoiH hn 81 In
will not be violated again. What
! need was there for violating il now :?
No one cares whether the city repre-
sentation Is large or small, but every
Democrat ought to care for the pre-
servation of rules and usages that have
the sanction of time, and Of general
acquiescence. The rule is set aside
now for no good reason, and when
interested parties want to set it aside
again, they viii find a precedent ready
made for their purpose"
| -
The following from the Omaha Re-
publican Is neat specimen of the sort
of stuff the wild untamod western
Republican editor gives his readers !:
ssThe Democrats are just now engaged
in denouncing the United States Su-
prene Court rs a packed partisan
body. If they had power they would
tear up the tombstones in all the
national cemeteries, blot out every
vestige of the acts passed to secure the
| results of the war, pension all rebel
soldiers, pay off every rebel claim, and
in one word make loyalty crime and
treason virtue. There are enough
of the soldiers of the Union left to
vote down what they once fought
down."
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The beauties of female loveliness sre
by Ayers Hair Vigor.
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Important if true-A wife.
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FURNITURE STORE,
AND FURNITURE REPAIRING.

lected stock of Office aud Household Ftts7,i
tas,'e, Wooden coti,s, Metallic Burial Guskets,
Coffin Trimmings sstch Handles. Plates,
ScyetcS, etc. Terms, Cash. Store on Grand
street, near the Courthouse.
J. f.. PETERS,.
Monroe, La, March l8. 1878. n26-tf
n w. McFEE's DRUG STORE,
l.. p. McELROY, Agent
Drugs, Medicines,
Paints, Oils, Glass,
Pcrfnmery, Stationery,
School Books, Lamps,
Buist's Garden Seeds,
Cigars aud Tobacco.
WINES AND LIQUORS for medicinal pur-
poses. Physcians' prescriptions carefully
prepared.
Tho Drug business at the old stand of
G. w. McFee will be continued. with
Mr.: F. T. McElroy, an experienced drug
the McFce drug store will be maintained,
and the same class of reliable drugs. n1edi-
cines, etc, which made this establishment
noted, will DO kept on hand.
Mrs. p. G. McfE
Monroe La, April rs, 1879.
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MONROE ADVERTISEMENTS.

MONROE ADVERTISEMENTS.
T &. SANDERS,
GRAND STREET, MONROE, la,
DEALER IN
HARDWARE, GROCERIES,, DRY GOODS
AND
GENERAL. PLANTATION SUPPLIES
AND IMPORTER
LANDRETH'S GARDEN SEED.
KEEPS coNsrAN rLY ON HAND
LIME, CEMENT AND PLASTER.
ALSO AN ASSORTMENT OF
WAGONS, WIIEELBARt.OwS,P LOWS,
August II, 1879. 46:tf
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IN. o. Catholic Nfessenuer.l

t is foregone conclusion that Grant
issoing to consider himself elected if
ht is a candidate. Under his we'll
kown system as developed In our own
safe, he would simply add to the
vtes which he will have gotten those
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sf all opposition with as much deter
animation as he met his foes on the
field of battle-a statesman and pa
triot In the fullest sense of those terms,
and one who will be President of the
whole people and not of a section. We
have ever had the highest opinion of
Gen. Hancock's fine abilities from the
moment he first entered public life,
and all his acts since then have
Strengthened that opinion into the
highest admiration. Should he be the
nominee, our heartiest support shall
be given to insure his triumphant
election. a@'tt7 -i'
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-12-02
The Markets.

Business has been lively all the week. The
number of farmers seen on our streets and
the good bargains they drive, all indicate that a
substantial "boom" has struck Mankato. Egg,
butter, potatoes and hay are about the same
rs last week. The supply Ia steady, the do
mand good and as far Us we can learn no nd
vance is expected forawhilc. AS we predicted
apples have gone TO $3.50 with n tendency to be
higher. Most of cur dealers have nearly ex-
huusted their stock. Beef is selling ut ga and
cents on foot. Pork Is brisk at Az TO Scents.
The supply is not as large rs last year. Our
dealers intend To put up good deal this win
ter. Chickens @ o cts. Turkeys @ cts.
Wheat dealings this week have been decided
ly lively. The market opened according to
our last issue q S. cents, IL soon rose 10 SO, co.
and Tuesday To Ole. This morning II dropped
To 50. The state Of uneasiness In the eastern
markets caused this. Wheat will probably
hang about SOC. through the winter with a
tendency to rise in the spring. The wood
supply is still limited. Prices from 50 TO
Sj25. The wool market Is very quiet Prices
same as last week. Mr.. Lang has gone to
Sleepy Eye To look up what stray wool and
hides may be flying around there.
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Personals.


Miss Aggic Greene, was called to her homo,
at saltwater, on Wednesday. by the sudden
Illness of her mother.
Mr. Vincent, of st. Paul and civil engineer
on the st. p. & s. {. Ry. registered at the
Merchants on Thursday.
Is. Goldberg formerly American consul TO
Bremen, Germany, and present a prominent
jeweler of Davenport, Iowa. broke bread at
the Merchants Friday.
Prof. ID. Stewart OF st. Charles, but former
ly principal Of the high school at this place,
was In town Saturday.
Miss Lottie Lannsberg, of Berlin, Wis. 10
visiting at Mr. Theo. Shirks.
Capt. VIM. Durkee returned from q trip to
indianapolis last Thursday night.
E. 4. Tiffany and wife took short trip to
Waseca last week TO attend the wedding OF
Mrs. Tifrany's sister, Miss Maggie West.
C. Z. Warner and d. C. Hobart started out
Saturday morning for Chicago via st. Paul.
W. p. Cobb of Lake Crystal was In tho city
Monday.
F. Z. earle, ESQ.,, managing editor Of the
Pioneer Press was looking around tho city on
Monday.
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Thanksgiving Squibs.

Thanksgiving for 1880 dawned bright,
clear and cold. Jack Frost apparent
ly held high carnival over this portion
IF the terrestrial globe, and seemed 10 al
most whisper the beautiful words of the
Poet Shelly.
THE warm sun l. failing the bleak winds are
wailing,
The bare boughs are signing, and the pale
flowers are dying"
But dispite the keen breath of win
Ter, the Congregationalist church was
well filled with an appreciative audience
who had gathered 10 listen 10 the well
prepared and ably delivered Thanks
giving sermon 10y Rev. G. w. Savidge.
His subject was, Sing unto the Lord,
because He hath dealt beautifully with
thee" After services, numerous other
attractions occupied the attention of our
people, such as eating the customary
turkey, sleigh-riding, skating and
dancing.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-12-02
MANKATO CATHOLIC SCHOOL
An Imposing Structure.

The imposing, white brick building
that crowns the rising ground on Fifth
street and facing the city, has frequently
attracted the attention OF strangers and
ELECTED the question "what building is
that Of course they mean the Cath.
Ollie school building, and il is structure
we'll worthy of inquiry not only for its
architectural finish hut its size and
accommodations. The building proper,
is 100 feet in length and 90 feet wide,
and was erected in the years lS75-6.
Besides the dwelling part, the building
contains eight large school rooms each 90
x40 feet, suitably furnished. In the en-.
closure is large hall 60xl20 feet. used
by the pupils for their various perfor-
manccs The architectural design was
drawn by, and the work done under the
supervision Of Rev. p. Schwitzer, the
present principal OF the school.
The present object of the institution
is 20 furnish practical and substantial!
training Of the youth Of the congrega-
ton, together with 4 preparatory course
for a classical education. The h0Ie is
INDUCED that within brief time COM
plete college will be established in con-
nection with the present school. Some
800 hundred scholars attend the school,
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A great deal of enterprise as we'll as
sympathy, was shown by the Milwaukee
road last Sunday. Conductor Keeler
brought up fifteen fat cars last Satur.
day aud at o'clock Sunday morning
took them back to Wells loaded with
wood. Each Car averaged nine cords,
making an aggregate of 1876 cords.
Arriving at Wells, an extra engine was
attached and the wood hurried on to
the towns located upon the broad
prairies of western Minnesota, whose
people were suffering for fuel. This is
showing more c0mmendablc spirit
than people generally grant to railway
corporations.
We hope all who read the FREE
PRESS will take notice Of the advertise
ment of Hall & Coffin, on the 4th page.
They are reliable in every respect, and
any parties in the East or elsewhere
who contemplate coming to this local
ity, will do we'll to consult them either
by letter or personally.
Through the carelcssness of our
typos, we neglected to notice last week
the departure of Richard Wigley, of
Judson, for Wales. He has been
prosperous farmer of this county for the
past twenty Years, and takes this oppor-
tunity OF paying his father visit. We
wish him bon voyage.
We have nearly perfected arrange
ments whereby the quantity of our
reading matter will be doubled, thus at |
tording our patrons more live current
news than any paper in Southern Min
nesota. Our subscription list is incrcas-
ing 10 rapidly that We are encouraged in
making the extra outlay, hoping there
by to merit the appreciation Of our
patrons. We are now prepared to club |
with all the leading papers and !
in the country.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-12-02
The Wood Famine,

For the past ten days, the subject
that has created the livclicst interest
among all classes of people in western
Minnesota and along the borders of Da-
kota, is the scarcity of wood. Many of
the frontier towns have suffered mater
tally, while the railroads could hardly
ind sufficient quantity to supply their
own demand. We appreciate the wants
and sufferings of those remote from the
fuel markets and hope that a requisite
supply may soon he pushed TO the places
of demand. But while those hundred
miles away upon the prairies are rails
ing their eager cries for fuel, mater
ial rise in prices have occurred in this
city, situated as il is in the midst OF
the big Woods" Within mile or
two of the city there are thousands of
cords of wood lying upon the ground
rotting, and the supply that docs find
its way to the city by team finds eager
purchasers at almost double the price il
WAS bought a year or two ago. This
seems to he picnic for the farmers,
and il is perhaps we'll that they should
have IN occasional feast.
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Wolf Hunt.

Hurrah, A glorious good time is in
anticipation for all lovers of wolf
hunt. Arrangements are nearly per-
fected by Gen. Baker, for genuine old
fashioned wolf hunt in the township of
Rapidan, early this month, with the
rendezvous at his farm house. Invita-
tions will be issued in proper time for
all 10 trim the running gear OF their
steeds, and practice leaping fences,
bitches, and two story cottages. Mean
while the gaunt and savage wolf is
being made ready for the sacrifice. by
being deprived Of mutton chops and
hen roosts.
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Nary yVaiahar NJ T.aSuaur u

Mary Weishar of LeSueur, who
was accused Of killing her husband
some time ago, was found guilty last
week of murder In the first degree.
This case has excited no inconsider.
able interest among a large circle of
people in this and LeSueur counties,
some believing cOnscientiOusly, in
her innocence, and thata vast amount
Of purjury was used by witnesses on
the part Of the State. Several par
ties of this city were interested in
the case, besides the learned cOun sci
who defended the prisoner.
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A Nuisance.

Many complaints have been made to
US about the difficulty of crossing the
Sioux City railroad track within three
or tour blocks of the depot, on account
OF the numerous trains that block the
way. We Nil know that a great mis-
take was made in giving that company
the right of way in the first place to
run through one Of our principal streets,
but since that authority has been given
and obtained, we know of no way TO
obviate the difficulty unless our city
council become interested and suggest a
remedy
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Sudden Death.

The death Of Michael Duffy, Of this
city, last Monday, was about as sudden
and unexpected as we generally hear
He was eighty-two years old and ap.
parently in good health up to Monday
morning, when all Of sudden he felt a
gradual filling up of his chest and
throat. DR.. Warner was called, hut be.
fore he could even write prescription,
the patient Was dead.
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One Experience From Many.

~ had been sici. and miserable so
long and had caused my husband 80
much trouble and expense, no one
seemed To know what allied me, that |
was completely disheartcned and dis.
couragod. In this frame Of mind got
Il bottle Of Hop Bittrrs and | used them
unknown to my family. soon began
30 improve and gained so fast that my
husband and family thought it strange
and unnatural but when told them
what had helped me, they said "Hur-
rah Tor Hop Bitters! long may they
prosper, for they have made mother
well and us happy."-The Mother
HOme J0Hgndi.
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Marriage Licenses.

The following licenses have been granite
up to Nov. 27th, 1880.
William Ulmer To Tresia Cater.
Herman Lehman To Augusta Bleenu.
Julius Knoll to Mary Schneider.
Frank Leiferman To Mary II. Thomas.
Fred Hudson to Mary Ncwcome.
4. j. BOsin to Helena MalZhen.
y. w. Keuward 10 Lilly j. Hunt.
A. j. Knight TO Clara Dolaua.
WIN. McKibbin To Miss J. Spaulding.
Oscar Dickinson 10 Mary Ann Hunt.
Geo Secrest 10 Eliza VrOOman.
Fred Kraus to Elvira Eager.
+. w Lamberton tn Fannie Mcbride.
NJ. McCarty to Margaret Carey.
JnO. A. Preston TO Jennie Meservey.
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Auction /! Auction (!

Our entire stock will be closed out at
Auction, commencing Nov Goth, 1880.
Sales afternoons and evenings. Staple
and Fancy Dry Goods and Notions. Tho
ladies are particularly invited, rs We
have many Fine Dress Goods. People
from the country will find this a good
opportunity to secure bargains.
GEO. I. LIpaERwooD.
Sign of the Red Lion. 22w2
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The editor of the Duluth Tribune,
now that Thanksgiving is past and
the summer is DER, takes up the sub
ject of religion, and handles the un.
believers part with he same ease as
he did his last weeks turkey, only
more so. Wonder If he has ever
been thankful for anything.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-12-02

Persons wanting anything in the stove
line should not forget to call on futile,
as he is just receiving the largest stock
and most desirable patterns that ever
came 10 Mankato, and he proposes to
sell cheaper than ever, as all his stoves
were purchased after the decline in iron.
Remember he has a complete assortment
OF those beautiful Base Heaters that
keep fire all winter.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-12-02
Feeble Ladies'.

Those languid, tiresomc sensations,
causing you to feel scarcely able to be
on your feet; that constant drain that
is taken from your system all its elasti-
city; driving the bloom from your
cheeks; that continual strain upon your
vital forces; rendering you irritable and
fretful, can easily he removed by the
use of that marvellous remedy, Hop
Bittcrs. Irregularities and Instructions
of your system are relieved at once,
while the special cause Of periodical
pain is permanently removed. Will
you heed thisl-Cincinnati Saturday
Ninht
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-12-02
EpizOOtic.

This dreadful disease is prevalent
throughout the entire country affecting
all horses TO greater or less extent
there is hardly horse in this county
but what is attacked. Samborn &
Walz have for sale remedy that has
been thoroughly tested and no case has
yet been discovered which it will not
cure, no matter how violent the attack.
Try it and you will never be without q
package In your stable.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-12-02

Already our daily papers are sur
missing what the text of the Presi.
dents message will he. The argus.
eyed reporter Mt the Capitol has
stretched his imagination to the ex.
IRENE limit and carefully scanned all
the old messages for ready compar.
is0n with the new when it appears.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-12-02
EDfx00ffc.

This disease has made its appearance
among the horses of Mankato and vicin.
ity, in fact the horses throughout the
country are affected. The question ia
what shall we do to cure them3 Aurea
Toniqae has been used in Minneapolis
with the very best results. 1t cures all
cases. N. Webster, ut the Central Phar-
macy, Mankato,h has good supply; price
Scots per package.