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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-02-26

dissimilar yet dependent industries, our in
land ooean-the common property of all
our interstate commerce. our almost ideal
boundaries, our Anglo Saxon civilization and
extraction, our common inheritance of liber-
ty, our blood bought independence, all, all,
conspire to make our people one in mind, one
in union, and one in all that "makes nation
great or people happy"
But, Sirs, at the very time cf our greatest
prosperity, before the Nation had reached
her centennial anniversary, the clouds of dis
content darkened the heaven Of our hopes.
The spirit of the storm shrieked around and
above us, until stirred by the fanaticism OF
the North and the spirit of disunion in the
South, it burst into war of desolation and
death. Of its ravages, its disasters, its vioto.
ries, its defeats, l will not speak today.
"'Tis thine Apolyon, of jarring wars to speak,
But to me belongs
The smoother but the not less onerous work
Of garlanding with buds and howers and fruits
The war is ended. The spirit of the storm
has uprolled his black banner and retired to
his bed of clouds. AS the waves are troubled
for hours after the storm has passed, so are
the waters of prejudice yet morbid but they
will soon be calmed, for the genius of our in
stitutions has said to them, "Peace be still.
Carnage has ceased. Strife is ended and
peace blesses the land that in the providence
Of God has been again joined together" And,
my hearers, had 1 the attributes of divine
power, 1 would gather the people of this
country to day around this historic mountain
as Israel was gathered around memorable
Sinai, and from the cloud of misfortune that
darkens its summit, while the thunders Of
civil strife were dying away in the distance,
and the lightning of sectional animosity was
flashing irregular in the heavens, the voice of
the trumpet should sound long and wax
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-10-28

II j. MI.
Ladies' Physician.

DR.. J. M. Koontz and wife, sole
proprietors of the French cure for
women, and also other Justly cele-
brated family medicines of their own
compound, are still located in Mexico,
where they a be consulted in regard
to their medicines and diseases which
they are recommended for. The
French cure for woman is the only
remedy of the kind prepared and sold
in America, and so acknowledged by
all ladies, who have given it a trial,
to be the only reliable remedy
on earth for all diseases peculiar to
the female organization. Prepared
and for sale only by them. Also
midwifery and chrome diseases of
woman made a specially by AIRS. j.
NJ. Koontz, who has had over IA years
experience in the practice of medl-
cine among the female sex All per-
sons calling at the residence will get
an honest opinion II regard to their
ease and for chronic diseases a
have treatment and medicine furnish
ed them containing full directions
and instructions for using at very
reasonable rates. All medicine guar
anteed to be entirely vegetable. For
consultation call at residence on
corner of Promenade and Washington
sts., in the DR.. Bourne property,
Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-10-28
"ScurYY Chaps,''


Let all Greenback men and their
friends keep a sharp lookout. Be-
tween now and the day of the election
a lot of seurvy chaps will begin to
circulate all manner of tales against
our ticket, national, state and county.
-Audrain County Press.
The LEDGER is accused of abusing
the Greenback party. When did we
call their leaders dogs, or scurvy
chaps? NJ. Y. Duncan thinks he can
revile and spit on the party that
kicked him over the tail bcard with
impunity. He told us in a private
conversation, a few days since, that
when he called our speakers ''dogs
from the Democratic kenuell," he
did not mean anything, and would
explain this week. As we expected,
he did not do it, but comes out and
calls them ''scurvy chaps" When
We talk back to him in language
mild, compared to the subject, he
gets mad and wants to cane US; and
still he keeps on with his abuse of the
lowest type. Democrats, sit down
on him and his party again next
Tuesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-10-28

To the People of the Third Judicial
Circuit Of Missouri, composed ofMe
Counties Of 1udrain, Montgomery
and Pike:
Fellow CITIZENS: In reply to in
quiries and solicitations, verbal and
written, for some time past addressed
to me, I deem it proper to say:
lam a candidate for reelection to
the Circuit Judgeship at the general
election on the first Tuesday of No
venber next.
/ have concluded to make this an
nouncement in the belief that my
candidacy for and election to the Of
fee I now hold, will be acceptable to
a majority of my constituents, else I
would not wish to retain the same,
and would at once decline being a
candidate therefor. Long years since
I was the recipient of nominations for
political Office at the hands of popu-
lar assemblies and delegate conven-
tons. Were I seeking political pre-
ferment, l would cheerfully conform
to the usages of the party at whose
hands l sought or expected to receive
it. To no such %preferment do I now
aspire.
1 do not regard the Circuit Judge
ship as in any proper sense a political
office, and l do not DEEM it proper
that the party affinities of a candidate
should be made q test in the choice
of the incumbent of that important
office.
The Jeffersonian test: SIS he hon.
est, is he capable, is he faithful to
the constitution p is, l submit, the
true one in that regard. The judge
on the bench Gas all thoughtful per-
sons will agree) should be "no re-
spcctor of PERSONS and by being
chosen not as a partisan, and by
party machinery, but with reference
to his qualities as a lawyer and a cit
izen, he should Gas far as possible)
be placed above the temptation or
even the suspicion of being influenced
in his official condsct by political
considerations, or any party bias Or
prejudice.
!: In esking the last favor l intend to
solicit at the hands of my respected
constituents, l have to say, in con-
clusion: having discharged to the
best of my ability the laborious and
responsible duties of the judicial
Office, to which, by your independent
suffrages, l have several times been
chosen, that if, by your continued
kindne IS, | should be retained in the
same beyond the present term, profit
ing by the experience Of the past, /
shall honestly endeavor to serve you
with renewed energy and increasing
fidelity. Returning to you my sim
cere thanks, ! have the honor to be
Your most ohedient servant,
G. poRTFp
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-10-28
Constants in vilson rewnship.

We learn that there il q feeling In
Wilson Township among Democrats
about their nominee for Constable.
Jesse Carter is the nominee Of the
party, and is . good man for the
office, and should, by all means, be
elected James, who was beaten ia
the primary by ONE vote, has no hard
feelings toward Mr. Carter, and wants
all OF his friends to support him
Democrats Of Wilson, vote the straight
Democratic ticket from President to
Constable If you don't, the Green.
hackers will elect q Constable in yoal
township, and you will feel cheap.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-10-28
Standardized"

If Mr., Daniel is more than a match
for MIR. Sims in debate-as a few en-.
thusiastic parties claim-how is it
that the canvass has beefsso manipu
lated and arranged that at almost
every appointment throughout the
county, Mr.. Sims has been sand
wiched between two, three or four
lawyers from Mexlco-Audraln Coun-
ty Press.
This above is a fair sample of the
Press articles. The Democratic
Central Committee made its appoint
mcnts without reference to Sims or
any other Greenback spout. We
made our appointments and went on
filling them. If sims was fool enough
to follow us around, get sandwich.
ed" in and squeezed to death, is it
any fault of ours? He should have
staid at home and fed his sheep,
where he belongs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-10-28

There are a large number ofGreen-
hackers in the county who SEQ their
folly and want to come back to the
old party, which they now more than
ever, appreciate as the only hope OF
the country. The trouble is they
hate to come back-they hate to be
called choppers" Come back
Come backl Come back at once,
and vote your old ticket with your
old friends. You will find q warn
welcome.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-10-28
Sims Abuse,

We always did say that whatever
might be preferred against friend Sims
he was personally a clever gentleman.
Now, We make no such charge. He
has, during the past few weeks, in
suited several of our leading citizens
to their face and behind their back,
and expressed his contempt for Bob
White, because he was from Staten
Island (Which place we never saw.
What business was it of his if we
were from that place? He has attack
ed Col. Hutton in the same abusive
manner, and all for what? "Whom
the gods kill they first make mad"
W. never did nor never will abuse
Irv Sims. He is, we guess, a very
clever sort of a fellow, but has q pc
culiar way of expressing himself. Let
us look oyer these things, for he don't
amount to anything anyway.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-10-28

Read Sims speech in this paper.
1t is his campaign speech. He speaks
it once a day, aud sometimes twice.
1t is always the same thing. He is
death to lawyers, editors aud anyone
else "who lives within hearing of the
town clock" We tried to report him
verbatim, and If we failed, then the
speech is that much the less readable
and lacking in ornament We are
sure We reported his points and argu-
ments as they merited.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-10-28
P. S. MlTcHElls SPACE.
Look Out For Yourselves

We are now ready. Our stock of
boots and shoes is the largest ever in
Mexico. You can get anything you
want, from the best boot to the
cheapest, and from the best shoe to
the cheapest. All the late styles
all widths. We profess to fit every
body in quantity and style. By fail
ing to see our stock before you buy
you lose money, besides being be-
hind the times in the latest STYLES.
best goods and best fit. Our paper
is out, and if you don't get one by
mail, call at u store.
p. S. MITCHELL.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-10-28
Dead CuriOsitfes.

Conductor Tom Hughes of the CT
& A. r. R., has just returned from p
trip out west. He has q collection Of
curiosit1es at his room at the Ringp
House, but we don't know how to
describe them. He calls them stat
uary. They look like deformed
bricks. They were intended for
men, and we're made Of clay by the
Indians, whom they resemble. We
should Judge if they could talk they
would "a tale unfold" &c. Egyptian
mummies have no show by the side OF
Toms collection. Look pleasant, and
walk up and see them.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-10-28
Auddrain,s yote In 1s7s

In 1873. the Democratic ticket in
this county, was elected over the
Greenback ticket by the following
.majorities: Buckner, SOC; Mcintyre,
612; Trimble, (no opposition) 2,676;
Carroll, same Locke, 625 Glascock,
1919; Dobyns, 1877; Gregg, 652
Douglass, 532; Beatty, It's. Mar
shall, ia. There were about 280O
votes cast. At the election next
Tuesday, there will be at least $500
votes cast, and the Democratic ticket
will poll $500 of that number. Let
every Democrat, young and old, vote
the straight Democratic ticket, and
bury the grunters.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-10-28
Hickory Nuts. Flax Seed.

j. r.. Hancc, at Montgomery city,
wants 1000 bushels of hickory nuts
at highest market price. Load up
your wagons, forty or fifty miles
away. You can get cash or trade.
Flax seed is advancing and is worth
one dollar and over at Chicago. He
He has $1,000 worth of %overcoats
and q good assortment of all kinds OF
merchandise. Go to Montgomery
CITY and see his great store. 2f-2t.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-10-28
b Speaking !

Democrats should remember the
speaking at opera house next Satur-
day night by Col. Mordaci Oliver.
He is one of the finest orators in the
State. Col. j. f. Hutton will also
speak at the same place on Monday
night. Col. Hutton is a fine speaker,
and well posted on the political issues
of the day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-10-28

licfsoIitt diiu COhnueltfdi.f
blouse of Representatives,
WASHINGTON, DC, Jan. %, 80.
DEAR SIR :-Yonrs, in relation to
the Chinese problem, came duly to
hand. take it that the question of
employees is only a question:of private
and corporate economy, and indlvid-
uais or companies have the right 10
buy labor when they can get it cheap
est. We have a treaty with the
Chinese government which should be
religiously kept until its provisions
are abrogated by the action of the
general government, and l am not
prepared to say that it should be ab-
rogated until our great manufactur-
ing interests are conserved in the
matter of labor.
Very truly yours,
"LSignedl j. A. GARFIELD.
III. L. Morey, Employers Union,
Lynn Mass"
The above is the celebrated Chinese
letter about which we Hear so much.
There is no doubt but what Garfield
wrote it, and would love to flood US
with Chinese.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-10-28
Following Around.

Sims, in his speeches, always takes
occasion to say, "Why do these white
handed, fine-haired lawyers from
Mexico follow me around the county!
Are the Democrats, within the sound
of the court house clock, scared, &cr''
We have this to say to Mr.. Sims:
He is the one that Is s'following
around" The Democratic Central
Committee made appointments for Its
speakers aud very kindly consented
to divide the time with Sims or any
other man. Sims returns this court
esy by insulting our speakers to their
! faces.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-10-28

Can any one guess why NJ. Y. Dun
can don't go out and on the stump
attack the dogs from the Mexico
kennel?" He is afraid. He knows
that they would literally skin and salt
him alive. He can insult them
all he pleases in his paper. Duncan
has never as yet been handled as he
should be. If he will throw that
pistol away he had ''loaded to kill us
with" and will break his cane with
which he tried to a~ssassinate the edi-
tor of this paper, we will give him a
rattle.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-10-28

j. G. Starkey, q prominent and
influential citizen of Iowa City, says:
ri have had the Dyspepsia and Liver
Complaint for several years aud
have used ever. remedy | could hear
of, without any relief whatever, UNI
til l saw your Shiloh's Vitaiizer adj
vertised in sur paper, and was per-
suaded to try it. | am happy to state
that it has entirely cured me. 1t IL
certainly the best remedy | ever
knew off, Price IS cents. Sold by
DR.. J. McDearmon, Mexico, Mo-, and
J.. r. Haislip. Martinspnrg, No,
| 12-eoW-6m,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-10-28

Bird Daniel, of Wilson township,
last week, killed A snakes, all in one
ledge of rocks. There's more
snakes than Greenbackers 10 Wilson.
We don't know how it is now. Bird
intended to stuff the skins of these
snakes, but the Greenbackers raj in
on him and squealed for stree
snakes and he had to divide. Den
his O'Callahan has three Of them alive.
HE'S learning them to "fop."
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-10-28

Sims undertakes to prove that such
men as Webster, Calhoun and a long
line of great men and Democrats, were
Greenbackers. He reasons this way:
Webster was q Greenbacker Sims is
a Greenbacker; therefore, Sims is a
Webster. Don't you see?
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-10-28

We are under many obligations to
Mr.. Sims for the free advertising he
has given the LEDGER during the can
vass. lrv is a clever fellow, and
means we'll enough. He is a little
just n lIttle-ignorant, that is all.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-10-28
Tickets

There will be several tickets put
before the people to deceive them on
next Tuesday. The Democratic party
would not stcop to deceive the people
and will have but one ticket in the
field, headed Irregular Democratic
Ticket" 1t wants every man to vote
knowingly. No man should vote q
mongrel ticket. See that your ticket
is headed Irregular Democratic
Ticket" and after reading it, vote
it straight.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-10-28
Pianos and Organs.

In this issue Of the LEDGER will be
found a notice of j. NJ. Mcdonald,
general agent for Story & Camp,
piano and organ men of St. Louis
and Chicago. Mr.. Mcdonald, Is
well known to the citizens of Mexico.
Our citizens should trade with men
they know and can trust. He ham
dies none but the best goods Terms
to suit the purchaser. 81 If
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-10-28

Returns from the election, state
and national, will be received by
special dispatches. The latest news
will always be kept bulletined at the
LEDGER office for the benefit of our
friends and patrons. Call up and
see US and get posted.
iSelf raising buckwhest, something
new. ut G.. O. Morris & Co. s.. 28-4t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-10-28

II YOU want to know what under
wear, hose, gloves, silk handkerchiefs
and other notions are worth, look
into Fegan & Horsfalfs window and
read the prices. They bring goods
to Mexico to sell, and not to hold for
high prices. 26H
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-10-28

Being very busy with our editorial
aud other work. We have placed some
of Out accounts in the hands of q col.
lector. We trust that none OF our
friends will take offense at this. We
know that they intend to pay what
they justly owe US. and when called
on We trust they will promptly settle
and a v as further trouble. 20-tf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-10-28
ssspAY, OCTOBER 20. 1880
ron CIRCUIT JUDGE.
25C!

viil send the LEDGER to any
.,hscriber the remainder of this
n s5cts, cash in advance. Now
lime to procure a paper if you
. keep up with the times. We
dis offer SO that every. man in
[osntg can try the ''Great Relig-
Heskly." There is no reason
! .very man in the county should
~ the LEDGEK-only $3.50 per
|, It contains more reading mat
..eb week than any other country
!, 10 the State.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-10-28

L. A. Thompson, of Montgomery
City, candidate for State Auditor,
on the Republican ticket, and
Judge FORREST, Of this city, will adj
dress the people Of Mexico at the
Court House tomorrow (Friday)
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-10-28
Wanted.

Five or six good men immediately
to canvass for the Singer Company.
Good wages and steady situation.
Apply to $. l.. Mexican for terms.
28-2t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-10-28

J.. A. Brooks < Son have the larg-
est ana cheapest assortment of glass
ware and qneenswarc in the city. 1t
will pay any one TO give them a call
before huying elsewhere. 26-4t.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-10-28

We have a speedy and positive
cure for Catarrh, Diphtheria, Cank-
e. S. mouth k and Head I Aen s.a IN inieotas
free with each bottle. Use it if you
desire health, and sweet breath.
Price SO cts. Sold by DR.. }. Nc
dearmon, Mexico, No., and j. h.
Haislip, Martinsburg, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-10-28

At the pigeon shoot last Friday,
Locke and Morris tied, killing five
straight birds each. They shot off the
tie at glass balls, Morris breaking 10
and Locke only 9 straight balls.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-10-28

Want To buy 30 secondhand stoves
They bny all kinds of old iron, rags,
&c., ANA sell the best farm wagon,
with brake ansl seat, for the low price
of SOC, Steel barbed fence wire at
Z I-2 cents per pound; repair all
kinds OF stoves and tinware; put up
cutters, lightning rods and pumps;
keep the best lot Of buggies and
spring wagons in Mexico, and for
hardware and cook stoves, their
prices cant be. beat. 1t viii pay yeats
to give them a call. at the four story
brick, east side of the square. 22-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-10-28

Malt Bitters'' are a Brgin. Nerve and Blood
food, peculiarly adapted TO. and warmly reconl-
mended by, our druggists and physicians for
general disability. mental and physical exhaustion.
hysferia, nervousness, sleepieSsness. emaeiation
and dropSy, 23-4w
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-10-28

Rev. f. r. Hendrix, d. D., presi-
dent of Central college, Fayette, will
preach at the NJ. E. church, South,
next Sunday morning at IL O'Clock,
and address the ladies missionary
society at night. There will be no
preaching on Saturday evening, as
has been announced, DR.. Hendrix
having requested the appointment
withdrawn,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-10-28

The Democratic central committee
are printing but n kind of tickets ;
they are legitimate regular Demo-
cratic tickets" They do not wish or
intend to deceive any man by putting
mongrel tickets in the field. Read
your ticket before you vote.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-10-28

We have sent out statements OF the
accounts of several Of our delinquents.
Gentlemen, you must attend to TINS
matter; we have waited long and
faithful for this money. If it is not
paid shortly. the accounts will he
nlaced in the hands of an officer. IF.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-10-28
Iaddania Lumber.

Moore & Kennen Of Laddonia, keep
a complete stock Of lumber, and guar
antee that 10 lumber yard in Audrain
county a undersell them. Give
them a call. 23-tf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-10-28

We learn that some of the Green
back orators say from" the stump, and
in private conversation, that the
Democratic central committee offered
the Republicans $500 to put q ticket
in the field. This is q lie, and the
man that says SO tells a base untruth,
and would make Ananias and Sophia
in hell blush with shame.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-10-28
For Sale.

We will sell Cor cash, cheap, a new
Singer Sewing Machine. Call at this
office. &c.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-10-28

Casper Weitzsl. officer No. 10.
Lancaster, Pa. having been 4 greau
sufferer for years with kidney dis
ease, requests US to say thht affer
using Day. Kidney Pad IS days be-
feels better than be has before in Is
years. 23-4t.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-10-28
Teachers /!

Regular examinations first Saturday
in each month. All wishing ccrtii-
>ates must attend these.
GEORGE d. BOWMAN.
County Commissioner
.a A k,sr;l Z tSS1 -
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-10-28

The epizootic has reached Mexico,
ii the Intelligencer ''prophesied three
or four years ago.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-10-28
sHILoH's CATARRH REMEDY,

A marvellous cure for Catarrh, Diph-
liberia, Canker mouth, and Headache.
With each bottle there is an ingeni-
GUS nasas INJECTOR for the more sue
cessful treatment of the complaint,
without extra charge. Price so cents.
Sold by DIR. j. McDearmon, Mexico.
Mo-, aud J.. r. Haislip, Martinsburg..
Mo. 12-eow-6m,o
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-10-28
We have 8 car loads of good graded
feeding cattle, and want them led by.
the pound. Enquire at this Office.
Hedge plants.

Buy your hedge plants, fruit and
ornamental trees of B. f.. Wylde,
Benton City, No. He has the only
first-class apple trees, grown from the
graft, 10 Audrain county, and he sells
them cheap. 23-ft.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-10-28
Livery stable.

Ringo & Clark have a f~irst-elass
livery stable, and keep the best livery
horses in the city. They have gentle
Lorsas for ladies to drive. Prompt
atteatioh given to customers. 24-tf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-10-28

If you want a piano or organ call
on j. NJ. Mcdonald. He will sell
you none but the best. Terms to
suit. 2l-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-10-28

1t will be money in your pocket to
buy your clothing of the old reliable
clothing house of 1. Frank. 21-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-10-28

Barnes g. Houston have the best
lot Of lumber eve brought TO Mexico
which they are selling cheap for cash.
25tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-10-28

Call a: l. P. G. Taylor's manufac-
tory and examine the Centennial Bed
Spring before YOU buy. 20 If.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-10-28

Mrs. G.. NJ. Carroll is receiving,
daily, the latest styles of millinery
goods. 24-4t.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-10-28

Fresh confectioneries ut II. G.
Paul's. 27-5t.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-10-28

Look out for the combination to
beat Dan Woodward. Show the
enemy that VIC a not be beaten by
plots and snide tickets. Vote the
ticket straight.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-10-28

Buy the light running Domestic
Machine. Clark & Turner, agents.
25--4w.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-10-28
The Herald.s yaledictory.

Groceries, cheap for cash, at c. @.
Morris & Co.'S. 28-4t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-10-28

Go to Clark & Turner's for the
genuine Stewart Singer Machine.
52-4w.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-10-28
Election Returns.

Fresh goods and new prices on
groceries and ~queensware at the
store Of r. III. Fowler.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-10-28

Barnes & Houston allow no one to
undersell them. They have a full
and complete stock of lumber. 25tf