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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1880-09-25

\ The "true inwardness'' Of the
Hagerstown convention is being de.
veioped. and as The facts come out il
'ls shown that the canal people had a
very "elose CALL" They went into
the cUnyention with the s votes Of
AlleRai,y and The 6 nf Frsaerick 9
'S''ofs'~o of me number necessary to-
nominate. They worked most in.
dustriously to secure that vote. and
at times seemed almost at the point
OF ial'ure. They finally made a COM
bfned attack on Mr.. r. It. Browning,
ana by persistent persuasive methods
secured his vote. although by The act
he deserted his county's choice. (Mr.
Veltch.) In order to effect their pur.
pose Col. Baughman was withdrawn.
and thereby Col. Schley secured the
necessary number of votes. In res
tirlng from the contest Col. Baugh-
man is reported to have said that his
whole and sole object "was to prevent
Gov. Hamilton naming the man."
fhls the governor was laboring tor,
and was willing the nominee should
be either Blair, Veitch or Alvey,
and if Schley had not been nomina.
ted on the first ballot, and Browning
had stood by Veitch or done what
MS (Veitch's) friends desired, the 8
votes of Garrett, 5 of Washington
and of Montgomery would have
been thrown in favor of one of the
above-named gentlemen and made
him the nominee. Luck and acci-
dent backed the hard work of the
canal people and they won the vic.
tory.
There was good deal of bitterness
over the outcome.- Browning was,
roundly denounced for his course,
and it is thought he will be not
little embarrassed to explain himself
to his constituents, Col. Baughman
is said to have preferred Maj. Doug
las to Col. Sch4ey, but it. was not
positively known tbe Washington
county delegation would throw d.
vote to that gentlemen. although it,
was only designed as a compliment.
Gov. Hamilton is very mad over
the result. He was for anybody to
beat the canal, and labored hard with
his county delegation to induce them
to 60 direct for pronounced anti
canal man. but out of compliment to
friend and neighbor the delegates
decided to give Maj. Douglas at least
one vote. AS it turns out this made
no difference in the result. but the
governor could not "liold his grip"
on his county in the convention.
Of course we shall hear much talk
about Harmony" and the ''healing
of dissensions," etc.. but it is an
open secret that the Hagerstown con-
vention left in its trail many sore
heads and sad hearts-indeed, few
less than the convention which nomi-
mated Peter. The result in the Dis
trict will be the same. Mr.. Urner will
be triumphantly elected, and Col.
Schley willibe relegated to the limbo
of defeated canal candidates.-CtSqaG
Nems, 17th.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1880-09-25

The Democratic party I'm Congress
Increased the public expenditures
34l ,O00, 900 in five years, and boasts
OF its economy. That is one thing
the country will vote TO change.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1880-09-25

The Republicans have not the
slightest anxiety lest any of their
NUMBER shall "blurt." They have
nothing to conceal, and are not seek
ing for a "change" iL the Constitu~
tion or elsewhere.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1880-09-25

Always keep the bottle handy,
Do not place it out of sight,
For it cured our little Andy,
Who was coughing day and night,
DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1880-09-25

IOHN RICHARDSON,
j Manufactures OF and Dealer in
WAGONS AND FARMING IMPLEMENTS
GRAIN CRADLES A SPECIALITY.
Rg- also an Improved Hand Seed Sower,
ia1l-y Near the Depot, Oakland, MD
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1880-09-25

P. ST. wish Hancock wuz trifle
more NV man than he is. He's got
opinyuns enuff, but he's got more
opinyun's than he bez nolledge.. He
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1880-09-25

The Democrats deny that. should
''fey be restored to power. the South
gould shape the legislation Of the
puntry. Let us see. Let US Judge
!. 'As e future s. rs Razf.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-06-17
DEcoRATIoN dav a, Wincb.ota

DECORATION day at Winchester,
when the Maryland monument was un.
yelled, Is described most beautifully
by Mrs. Mohl, in one of her charming
letters to the Dallas Herald. Mrs.
Stonewsll Jackson and her daughter
were present, and Governor Halliday
was asked to secure their presence on
the stand. After solicitation, the
widow and her child were led to the
front by Governor II. and presented to
the vast throng. Mrs. NJ. says they
were greeted with a cheer such as che
had never heard:
But when the sweet metron and he,
lovely daughter appeared, one with
eyes suffused with tears, and very pale,
the other with noble light in bel
eyes and soft flush tinging her bright,
young face, the cheer was hushed.
Every hat was lifted high In the air,
and 80 remained for about a minute as
the two survivors of their idolized
General stood before them. Then Mrs.
Jackson bowed and returned, followed
by her dsugher, to her seat on the real
of the platform. Then the hats were
lowered, dead silence, which I well
understood, for my own heart was full
of bitter memories, succeeded, and was
only broken by the introduction of the
orator Of the day. The crowd was
SAID to be larger than on any previous
decoration day-6000 coming from
Baltimore alone.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-06-17

TIE San Antonio Express thinks the
Memphis Aralanehe confines very large
sized fact IN limited amount of space
when it says: "The only opposition
to Bsyard in the South is on the score
of availability. 1t is commended tina,
be would prove weak in the North,
while it is very apparent to every intel
ligent observer that he is far stronger
In the North than any other Democra.
yet named for the nomination, He ia
one of that small band OF Southern
senator's who are justly regarded by all
parties in the North as more conserva-
tive than any of the Northern Demo-
cratic leaders. No Northern Democrat
has so strong hold on the moneyed
interests OF New York and New Eng
land az Rayard. His hoanelal record
IL without n htW."
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-06-17

TIE Washington Sentinel says the
Bayard boom is becoming strong and
sonorous all over the country. The
Boston Herald says that Bayard repre-.
sents old-fsshioned, sterling honesty,
fidelity to pnncfple and faith in the
people; and, further, that she is 6
man no American need blush to help
place In the presidential char" The
Springfield Republican expresses like
opinion, and remarks that If the Dem.
ocrsts of Massachusetts want to lead
the right of the party column they
should make it plain to the South that
Democrats in debatable states at the
North demand man Of the first order
like Bsysrd. "His nomination" says
the Wilmington Ec,ry EOeaing, "would
command the support of the Norshern
Independents and Conservative R4pub.
licsns and arouse the people of the
South to enthusiasm"
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-06-17

In these days of suits and judgments
against newspapers for libel, editors
should be careful how they NEEDLE
with the private and personal reputa-
tons of gentlemen whose names are
prominent for public offices. They
should bear in mind that aside from
civil suits for damages, they may lay
themselves liable TO indictment and
conviction under the penal laws of the
state. The Revised Statutes, article
816, Penal Code. defines libel to be the
making, writing, printing, publishing,
selling or circulating of ''any malicious
statement affecting the reputation Of
another" Article cit makes the pun
isbment for libel Enable in any sum not
less than 800 nor more than $4,000, oil
by imprisonment in the county Jail not
exceeding two years.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-06-17
THE cl,y council of Houston has con.

THE city council of Houston has con-
stituted portion of the aldermen q
health board for the city,. DR.. Ruther-
ford, being asked by press reporter
his opinion az to "whether the trainers
of the city charter ever contemplated
such proceeding" said:
do not think the trainers of the city
charter contemplated anything when
they adopted the board of health clause.
regard it as piece Of legal plsgiar-
ian. They evidently obtained some
old charter, and found that it Yves Gus
tomsry to have health clause, and
Consequently adopted one. That they
had nothing in contemplation is evi
dent from the fact that they delegated
no power to the health board, who are
simply non entities, who can do moth
ing without the sanction of the coun-
Gil, and are virtually board of health
In nothing but In name. They may
recommend measures for the approval
and adoption OF the council, but should
these measures not accord with the
views of the council, they would come
to naught. The views OF the board OF
health will now be in unison with those
of the majority Of the council, being
an integral part of itself, and We may
expect harmonious action upon meas
ures coming within its province. The
council cannot delegate sny powers to
the health board, and no powers are
granted 1t by the charter.
It is claimed that the plan adopted
will make the quarantine regulations OF
Houston most effective.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-06-17

THE New Orleans democrat has been
drawing q picture Of comparison be-
tween the course Of the convention Of
Chicago and the course to be pursued
by the one to meet at Cincinnati. AT
ter referring to the fact that such men
as Bsyard and Thurman have organ
lied no machine for securing their
nomination and spplaading their de-
yotion to Legislative duties At Wash.
ington, it says.
Assembled under srch favorable
aus ices, then, the fstional Democrats
convention will conclude its labors In
Q short and peaceful session. In al
likelihood IL will organizs, frame &
platform and name ticket within two
days from the time it is called TO order.
We may be sure Il will not be neces-
.ary to call the roll and pledge each oI
its members by name to support it,
nominees. On the contrary. they viii
separate with mutual good will and
common enthusiasm, and will return *
their homes in every state OF the Unior
to begin the campaign with eaTnestnesI
and hope.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-06-17
THE B6oK-Tasafs0N AFFAIR

A telegram to the Star gives the
following account OF the Buck Thomp-
sou affair at Highland Falls, New
York:
Thompson and Buck were both pu-
pils at the Highland Falls Academy.
preparing 20 enter the military scad-
envy in : few weeks. Back. VITO is q
,all, bright lsd, came 20 West Point
ulth an appointment - cadet from
Congressman DIN Wellborn. Of Texss.
BE had no money. bat Col. Huse. prin-
eipsl Of the school. made an arrange
meat foE bis tuition, states that he VA
fully prepared 10 pass the West Point
exs minatls n COL HUss seq the boys
Of the school treated Buck well. hzi
that Back went there with sn exseg~r-
ated notion Of hszing II West Pc Mt,
ana With he resolve 10 resent any At
tcmpts 70 haze hin, Buck says The
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-06-17

A wELL-NFoRAHD Washington let
ter-Wrter says: In view Of the near
approach Of the tine for the assemb-
ling Of the Cincinnati convention, there
is an active canvass being made by
Democratic senators and members with
an eye to discovering the relative
strength of the various candidates,
who. through their own volition or the
agency Of their friends, have been
brought forward - sspirants for the
Democratic nomination. It is generally
believed that Sen ltor Bsyard Will 60
into the convention with the greatest
number of votes at his command, i,
being generally conceded that the
southern delegations will rally to his
support almost to man. Represents
tive Hutchings, of New York, said to-
day, that, in his opinion, which is
based on q careful review of the
strength of all the candidates,
Btyard would have greater weight
with the North than any of the gentle
men mentioned in connection with the
nomination. Representative Morris n
looms up with strong claims for the
honor of heading the ticket for his
party, and his friends are very san
guine, claiming, on account of the pos
itiYe strength which be has already de-
veloped, he will be q formidable com
petitor for the pr'ze at Cincinnati.
The Field and Hancock booms are re-
gsrded by Democrats here as the feeb-
lest ofthe lot and outside of few person.
al admirers, who still press the claims
Of these .wo gentlemen, their chances
for the nomination oan hardly be said
to en'er into the calculations of the
Democratic leaders. The TildeD
movement Is, perhaps. the subject of
the deepest. concern, but to those who
oppose and those Who support the
Gains OF the Grsmercy Park sage for
q vindicstion at the hands of his party.
r. o claimed by those who oppose NJ
Tildeu that his nomination would / 9
an act of browning folly, as it woulG
widen the gap In the party lines in the
pivotal State of New York, and SOW
dissent among many of the states re-
lied upon to make up the solid South
for the Democratic csndIda'e
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-06-17

other boys played tricks on him, pull
ing Of his bedclothes and annoying
him 10 various wsys. One day Thomp
SON, noticing that Buck was eat
ing with his knife, sent him 9 fork
&C the table. This angered the Texan,
and led to high words with Thompson.
One night the students laid plot TO
pull the clothes OF Buck. A rope was
70 be let down from an upper window
outside the house, passed through
Bucks window and tied 10 his bed
clothes BY 9 roommate. A student
named Allston warned Buck Of the
scheme, and Buck lay in wait with q
club. Allsion came to the door in the
night, and Buck, mistaking him. for
one Of bis snnoyers, knocked him down
with the club. The noise brought the
Colonel to the room, but Allston got
out Of the way and no explanation was
made. Buck told Cadet Scott of Texas
at West Point of the affair, saying IL is
reported that he had cleaned out the
school at Highland Falls.
Young Thompson heard of his boast
and challenged Buck with it on the
balcony of the school, during recess,
yesterday morning. Buck did not de.
ny il, but said, with an oath, that he
would say what he pleased of Thomp-
SOD, or anyone else. Thompson de-
manded retractlon. Buck placed his
hand on his pistol pocket, and Thomp-
SON tainted him to draw and fire If he
chose. The Texan took HIM at his
word and discharged the pistol full at
his body. The ball struck Thompson
just above the groin, passing through
into his back. He cried out, Boys,
rn shot," and staggered to the rail-
ing.
Buck rushed to the Office of Justice
of the Peace Avery and gave himself
up. he told Justice Avery that ne
had been treated very badly; that the
other boys had insulted him, and used
him worse than ''nigger." he said
he vss iusulted again this morning by
man who was larger and stronger
than he was, and q man of whom he
was afraid. BE said Thompson adj
vsnced toward him, and he told him to
oesist; that Thompson took another
step, and he fred. Reginald Huse ar.
rived at the Justices Office soon after
Buck, and made complaint. Justice
Avery committed the young msu with
out bail to await the action of the grand
jury.
Some of the boys state that Buck
had pistol when he came to the
school, but they rsided his trunk and
took it away, fearing he would use 1t.
He afterwards procured the pistol with
which he shot Thompson. They al
legged that he said he did not want to
do anything desperate, bat he could
do something Of that nature as we'll as
anybody; that he would put up with
everything.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-06-17

Col. McLEARY, in q finished ad-
dress to the firemen of Texas, In con.
vention at San Antonio, made the
beautiful reference to an lndivlsible
Texas:
/ have never been one of those who,
from motives of political policy, are
ready to consent to the division OF
Texas. Her territory is vast in extent,
but not too vast for the glory of her
people. Her boundaries are broad, but
not too broad for the hearts of her
millions, when they beat IN harmony,
responsive to the instincts of patriot.
ism, and jealous of the liberty and the
honor of this grand old common
wealth. The sentiment of division, II
such sentiment exists, never had its
origin among the people of the west
such q poisonous tree. more deadly
than the Upsns, could never flourish
in the bood-bedewed soil of the Al
amo. A people whose daily paths OF
commerce lead them across that sacred
sod; whose mighty dreams are visited
by the shades of those departed heroes
could never seriously hsrbor sentiment
which aims at the ACKNOWLEDGMENT of
Texas. We earnestly hope that the
feeling of cur people In regard to the
perpetual unity of our grand old state,
in its territory, in its political policy,
in Its patriotic purposes, and in its I'M
cessing devotion to the true principles
of American liberty, finds responsive
chord IN the heart of every visitor here
present. no master whether he comes
from the rolling prairies of the north,
from the pine-clad plains of the east.
or the ses-beaten shores of our south
ern border.
We can all, from the north, south,
east, and west, say with ons accord,
let Texas be rs she ever has been, glo-
rious in her history, unsurpassed in her
valor, undivided in her honor, uufiinch-
ing in her patriotism, and uudivisible
in her territory.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-06-17

A sPEcIEL to the ST. Louis Tins
says Gsrheld's and Arthur's nomns-
tons fell like vet blanket upon the
people and pIscemen Of Washington.
Garfield was the close friend and coad-
iutor Of Boss Shepherd, and il accused
Of having shared In the profits OF the
Boss wild extraysesncs. IN any event.
eYsrybody here vas for Grant or shsr-
man or Blame, and Garield's spccesz
found 10 friends % welcome Il.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-06-17
NEGRO WORsHIP ar OHICAGo.

IT is reasonable enough that there
should be Goodness along the color
Ilne," as the Republican puts 1t. These
colored people of the South have voted
ss unit in sill elections, and Grant
twice and Hayes once have received
the undivided vote of 1000. 600 of
these people. They have never fslter-
ed, and had it not been for the manlp-
ulation of Louisiana and Florida in the
last presidential race Democrat would
now be President of the United States.
Douglass and the other representatives
of the negro race, therefore, had a
right to expect recognition at Chicago,
and hence they asked that Bruce of
Mississippi, eoloIed man of decency,
education and high standing, be placed
on the national Republican ticket.
Governor DAVIS, owing all to the COL
ored voters of Texas, 1t was natural to
suppose, would have done all in his
power to secure proper recognition
for these faithful people, but instead
be became 8 candidate for the vice
presidential nomination, for which he
received one vote, while it is most GER
tain that Bruce would have received
a. least 100 votes on the first ballot.
But it is clear enough that the Rspub-
Iicau leaders would use the negro, and
never reward him, though he makes,
if not the most powerful, certainly the
most faithful element Of the Republican
party. No wonder then that the COL
ored delegates, led by Douglass, lef,
Chicago disappointed and disgusted,
but they return to their homes
wiser men If not better Republicans.
Heretofore there has been always a
grand gush on the subject of the rights
Of an oppressed race, and this time,
when the representatives of this race
came before those who have been
worshiping at the shrine of the colored
idol with q demand for substan-
tial recognition, there was not the
least enthusiasm displayed In the
cause of colored progress, and It is
even probable that Governor Davis
c1uld not have been prevailed upon to
even introduce resolution endorsing
Mr.. Lincoln for issuing his emancipation
reclamation. The Southern white
delegates, taking those from Texas as
acriteriau, were so much engaged In an
fort to re-estsblish the Grant regime,
under which they were SO much graft
fed, that they lost sight of their only
constituents, and deliberately went to
work to kick Bruce out of the convep-
tinu. It is said, in fact, that the de-
mand for place for q colored man on
the national ticket was regarded as the
climax of lDpudence, and the deliberate
purpose was to show that this was the
light In which the dsmand was re-
eardeS, snd yet when the elections IN
November come the negro Will be ex-
oected to vote with eli the zeal
be has heretofore displayed. Mr..
DNis, at Chicago. would dis
honor his obligation 10 the black
man, but he will all the same, as
10 years gone by, march HIM up to the
polls aud make him vote for such meas
ures and men as may secure for him g
recognition In Republican circles. and
give him influence, in event Of Republic
can success, for the exercise Of person.
81 influences at Washington.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-06-17

81 Ar not = candidate for the presi-
dency." says Mr.. Seymour, ''but am
in perfect health and SIN the only
man who can carry New Y 'rk." Does
Mr.. Seymour mean that he is not can
didste until he shall get the nomina-
toni Even IL this be so he would be
accepted with the greatest enthusiasm
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-06-17

BkrAhD and Morrison is fayositc
tiekas With many people st the North.
Il i said Of them: "They would guar
snlee to our people pure and homes,
government nee OF all jobs and cor
rnpiion. Their past personal records
are not tainted. and there is no white
~ashirg necessary in their cssee."
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-06-17

TIE financial statement published in
the Galveston Neps shows that the &C.
tual expenses of the Roberts govern
men, for last year, were oyer $500, coo
less than for the year previous. The
expense account on reduction of the
state debt, which accrued in other
years, has been s5e7, s4s. while there
has been an outlay In permanent I'M
proyements and in extraordinary ex-
penses Of seas. 600, against $3.50. 0o0
for the previous year.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-06-17

GKx. CHEsTER A. ARTHUR, 1t is
claimed by the Republican press, las
some II fuer ce in the South because OF
his marriage TO daughter of Lieut..
Herndon, @. s. N, of Fredericksburg,
Virginia, who is classed as scion OF
The +. +. VS..
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-06-17

Tzz Washington Ss.tina says thai
n the D nocra,s take one Of the ms
chine politicians or ''dsrk horse,
they will be hestee. As the fight has
narrowed down 10 the single issue OF
which Of the Two Is the better or purer
man, an obseure Democrat will not do.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-06-17

IT rs repor,ed that ex Gosernor Rob.
inson Of New York win withdraw
Tilden's name before the Clncinns
convention, and 1t is further stated
that tho vote Of New York Will be
cast =, Tiden's dicsstion for Hon. II.
B. Payne Of Ohio.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-06-17

Col. LANG vas at Dallas on the 18th,
addressing the suffrsgsus, and 1t is ev-
ident that the special Telegram of q
column was sent down to the Ne,cs in
advance. Il was prepared as CAM
psign document in opposition to Gov
srnor r ,berts.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-06-17

GARFIELD is sound on the finsnclsl
question, and unless the Democrats
name decided hard money man, New
York, New Jersey and Connecticut will
20 r publican.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-06-17

GAREysLnsaxs his Credit Mobilier
stock was q sloan" from Ames. Ames
says the money handed to G. nfield wAs
not laan. aud was never repaid. Mr..
Gnheld has never produced any evil
denee that it was loan. The record
indicates that Il ~ss .s.lush."