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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1880-08-31

- Some fifty or sixty ladies and gontle>
mon from Cnarlestown arrived on the 1920
train Tuesday on pic mic. They marched
to hemen grove near town and spent the
afternoon very pleasantly. They had plenty
Of PROFESSIONS and everything in apple pie
order. They returned on the I p. ii. train.
Colonel Henry b. Davenport was in charge
OF the handsome company, and no doubt he
felt proud of his command. Berkeley Moore,
Esq, was Sergeant Major of the regiment
aud seemed to be quite familiar with his old
position, as in war, god Virginia Regiment,
Confederate army.-S hcp. Register.
100 all wool Cashmere Goats, last years
cut, mostly small sizes. will be sold at So 90
and 50 80. 25 Boys Jackets, all wool, last
years cut, at 81 90 and S. 80. 100 pairs of
old stock of mems and boys Shoes, Prince
Alhert's, and English Ties, at slOO and
81 80: 30 mems and boys Black Hats,
slightly damaged, at % cents.
July 26, 1880. Jos GoLpsM1ru.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1880-08-31

A GOOD ACCoUNT.-"To sum it up, six
long years of bed-ridden sickness, cost
ing 5000 per year; total sl,2OO-all of
which was stopped by three bottles of H op
Bitters taken by my wife, who.has done her
own Homework for year since, without the
lose of day, and want everybody to know
it for their benefit.
JoHN WEEKS, Butler, n. Y"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1880-08-31
CHARLESTOWN ACADEMY.

Chariestown, Jefferson Co., w. Va
thoroughly Preparatory School for College
and Uoivers:ty. Full line of apparatus for in
struction in the sciences. For Catalogue giving
course OF study te.timenials and e1pen see, apply
to VIM. Fl. KABLE. A. M Princ;sai
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1880-08-31
FOR PRESIDENT OF THE COUNT,
COURT.

IN response to the complimentary calls
through the papers of the county, and re-
peatcd solicitations of iuflu tial cit:z-ns, o
become a candidate for President of the County
Courtof Jefferson County, herewith announce
myself candidate for said cftics, subject to the
decision of County Convention.
August II, 1881 w. B. DANIELS
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1880-08-31
FOR STATES ATTORNEY.

MI Il: EnITnr PLEASE announce FORREST
WI w. BROWN for TIE office Of Common
weaIths Attorney. His known ability and con-
slstcnt democracy are moro than pledges that
ne VIII discharge the duties "f the nifi"e to the
true interests of all. MANY VOTERS,
June %. 1850. Snn,thG.i.i
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1880-08-31
FOR ASSESSOR.

TITO THE VOTERS OF JEFFERSON COUN-
l. T1.-"e announce CnAS. II. TRAIL for
Assessor for the second assessment district of
Jefferson county. He has hecn a good and trustJ
ot!cor, aud We hope that the voters will ST i'll
tain him in Office
Jul e.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1880-08-31
FOR SHERIFF..
FOR SHERIFF,

RESPECTFULLY present myself as n can
i d!late before the people for tho office of
Sheriff. Positively no connection with the
eight year riders or third termcrs.''
GEORGE IL. FLAGG.
CharlcStown, June %, 1880
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1880-08-31
STATES ATTORNEY.

kABLETowS, June 1, 1850.
m X EDlIOR-PieaSe announce CLEON
LIZ MOORE: Esq. for tie office of States At
toTnev for Jefferson County. He will receive
tho solid support Of Kabletown District. and
we are sure will be cordially suppol tod through
out the county. VOTERS
juno s. 1850.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1880-08-31
The Baker Fan,
IMPROVED 1850.

14HI1 ~ IT'D ICCO3
HAS advantages over amy other man-fsc-
i i tHi"d. Is Cheap aud Durxblp. This FAN
has two screens. hne aud Coarse. For Cha ftiug
all kinds OF Grain For Cleaning Wheat Tim
othv o. Culver Seed. and for Cleaning Wheat
for Seed. For sale
THE GRANGE STORE,
August ~. lSSo-2ri- Second Floor
! have some beautiful Chamber sets, cheap
I Call and them.
JOSEPH Il. EAsTERDAY.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1880-08-31

Wake up and keep your lamps trimmed,
for yc know not how soon this Watch will
be out of reach at this price, sold now for
$3.50. A No. l, warran,ed good time
keeper, stem windcr and stem, setter. just
received from the Eastern manufacturer a
stock of Ladies' and Misses Sets. have q
fine assortment of Gents Watch Chains
Prices very low. Call aud see them. have
them on hand. Rings 1Sk, warranted.
Cameo, Amethyst, &c. American Watches
prices very low. Clocks very cheap
SpectacIes of all kinds and prices Silver
ware and everything kept in a first -class
Jewelry Store. All kiuds of Watch and
Clock repairing done at fair prices Call and
see for yourselves Sign-Watch and Spec
tacies and Black Face Watch
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1880-08-31

For sore throat, Uarcle with Pisn:s Cure
mixed with little water. Relief IS iustant
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1880-08-31
COUNTY SURVEYOR.

W7E arc authorized to announce S. HOW
w ELL BROWN. ESQ.,. a candidate for
reelection to tire position of County Surveyor.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1880-08-31

The stock sale of Gen Gilbert S. Neon,
at ''Strathmore," his beautiful farm near
Mt. Jackson, Va; on Wednesday last, WIS
largely attended. Among prominent per-
sons present were Gov. Hamilton, of Mary
land, Gov. Holiday. of Virginia, Major
Harry Gilmore, lion A. *. Seyster and Col.
Edward Lloyd, of Maryland, and Col. R. Fl.
Dulapy, of Virginia. Among the press rep
resentatives present were II. G. Tiusley, of
the Staunton Endicator, and the Messrs.
Hiukel, OF tho New Market valicy. About
two hundred pure bred Cotswod and south>
down rams aud ewes were disposed Of at
prices ranging from twelve to forty dollars
each, and averaging about nineteen dollars.
Among the purchasers were Messrs. II. j.
Davenport. Isaac II. Strider, D. Hefebower,
aud DR. A. p Thomson, of Jefferson, and
Joseph Vanmetre, OF Berkeley county, West
Virginia; aud John NJ. Miller and r. B.
Wright, of Frederick; G. r Hardesty, Thos.
Mccormick and s. S. Thomas, of Clarke,
and Col. r. II. Du!auy, W. Haynes and
Wa. G. CIaggett, of Loudoun county, Vir-
GINA.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1880-08-31
FOR ASSESSOR.

[ respectfully announce myself as a candidate
for recollection to the eff of Assessor In j
ferson county.
July 6, 1850 r. AIESaNDER
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1880-08-31

LIST OF ADVERTISED LETTERS remaining
county, W. Va, August %, 1880.
Mary Il. Henry, Major Lavenon Mey-
hugh, Nick BIurak. A. l.. Crittenden,
Charles II. Davis, Thomas Il. Grams,
Charles B. Grant, Il. G. Hall, Olivar Moss,
Edwin L Nursz James Benjamin Strenge.
The above letters, if not called for within
thirty days, will be sent to the dead tier Of
fee. Persons calling for them will please
say that they are advertised
BENZ. L. LEIsENR1NG, z. NJ.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1880-08-31

Pubic SALES The following public
sales are advertised in this paper:
Wednesday. September SA.-Personal
Property, by VIM. L. Lcavcl and ". T.
Leaveil. Jr.
Tuesday, September 14A.-Resl Estate,
by Messrs. White, Faulkner, Beck with aud
Lucas, Special Commissioners
Th~rS''"y, September l6fh.-Real Estate,
by +. w. Brown, Il c. Januey and Eugene
Baker, Special Commissioners.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1880-08-31

THE BONANZA FOR BOOK AGENTS
is selling our splendidly illustrated book Life of
GEN. III ANCoCK
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1880-08-31

IA and HOLMAN'S NEW
PICTORIAL BIBLES.
Address, for Giro uRrs. A. J. HOLMAN Il Co..Phila
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1880-08-31
COUNTY SURVEYOR.

4 T the solicitation of many prominent and
~ Influential citizens Of the county, the un-
derslgned viii he before the people Mt the next
if elected wi II end cavor to attend to tue duties
of the office in way that shall command the
approva of all. j. B. MCELROY.
CharlcsfoYn. Aug. "a 1850.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1880-08-31

nRGASS.-14 Stops. Sub Bass. Oct. Counter
" Vox Celeste md Vox Humapa. Sent on trial
warrented, only sos. Pianos SI25 up. Cata-
logue Free. Address DANIEL r. BEATTY
hugi3 4w. wnshinston n j.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1880-08-31
FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.

ME- are requested to announce CAPTAIN
w JOHN AVIS candida e for the office 81
Justice OF the Peace in Charlestown District, at
the next ensuing election.
August 3, 1850.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-02-12
Chances for a European War.

A Washington special says that there
is feeling of general anxiety among
the different legations here over the
threatening aspect of affairs in Europe.
The dispatches printed this forenoon
from London are regarded as exceed
ingly significant, since they would not
have been made public except to excite a
feeling against Russia and in support of
England. The belief among the lega-
tions is that Russia is looking to cordial
understanding with France, and that as
to the latter the question of war with
Germany is one now receiving very Sc
rious attention at the hands of those di-
recting the affairs of the republic. They
have completed the Notifications of
Paris, and it is regarded as impregnable.
Their army is ample in numbers, their
war material abundant, and their finances
in excellent condition. The chief ques-
ton about which they are hesitating is
their ability to hurry on war, and at
the same time preserve the republic.
As indicative of the near approach of
trouble in Europe all the legations have
information of large sums being sent
here for investment by men of proml-
nence in the affairs Of the continent and
by the leaders in commercial affairs.
Inquiries have also been received as to
the probable producing capacity of our
arms manufactures and as to the surplus
OF our provisions.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-02-12
THE OHIO LEGISLATURE.
From D. s. Journal !

IOm ". D. JOllIudl
FEB. .3-Senate-Bills introduced: To
correct error in section 2,491 of the Re-
vised Statutes; to authorize the commits
siORers of Ross county to construct a
free turnpike.
Bills passed: Senate bill to punish by
fine and Imprisonment for selling or
putting into the hands of minors under
u years of age any firearms or ammu-
nitien; Senate bill relative to distribu-
tion of certain railroad stock belonging
to Guernsey county Senate bill author
izing the Supreme Court to appoint COM
mission for Cincinnati law school.
House-Bills introduced: To relieve
certain mortgaged real estate from taxa
tion; to apportion the State into Con-
greSsiOnal districts.
FEB. 4--Senate-Bllls passed: Senate
bill providing for inspection of tobacco
to prohibit superintendent of schools
from receiving compensation from pub
fishing houses; Senate bill providing for
appointments by the the Governor du-
ring the. sitting of the Senate; House bill
making terms of teachers certificates
two, five and ten years; Senate bill to
regulate measurement of legal adverti-
sing; Senate bill allowing children of
freeholders living without corporation
to attend city and village schools.
Bills introduced: To provide for bids
for legal advertising; to enable purcha-
sers of railroads to become incorporated.
The Governor nominated Andrew
Roy to be Inspector of Mines.
House-Bills introduced: To make it
penitentiary offense to steal any water
craft whatever; to provide for deficfen-
cy in appropriations of last year.
Bills passed: House bill to straighten
Mill creek and make fill; to authorize
the building of a bridge over the Scioto
river near Piketon.
FEB. 5-Senate-Bills introduced, To
regulate the sale and production of but
ter and cheese; to provide uniform sys-
tenn of textbooks in the State.
HOuse-Bills introduced: To compel
cooperative insurance companies to
furnish statistics; to provide for the ap-
pOintment of superintendent of chill
dren's homes; to extend the jurisdiction
of justices of the peace; to provide for
the election of school directors in cities
on general ticket, one member to be
chosen from each ward, and the remain
der at large; to prescribe the duties of
county surveyors; to provide for printing
all legal advertisements in two papers.
Bills passed: Senate bill to district
the State for Congressional purposes !;
to provide for the reversion of certain
moneys.
FEB. 6-Senate-The Senate met and
without transacting any business ad-
iOurned to Tuesday.
House-Bills introduced: Fixing the
compensation of assessors in Hamilton
county; regulating warehouses; provi-
ding fora board of seven for each of
the benevolent institutions of the State
Adjourned to Tuesday.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-02-12
Congressional Doings.

In the United States Senate, Tuesday
petitions were introduced for the reduc-
ton of the duty on steel rails. and the
completion of the double-turreted moni-
tors. Mr.. Bayard, from the Committee
on Finance, reported adversely on the
Warner Silver bill.
In the House Messrs. Parnell and
Dillon were granted privileges of the
floor. Information was asked regarding
our treaty with China. A bill was intro
duced to declare forfeited certain land
grants to railroads and telegraph lines.
The first political discussion of the ses-
sion took place over the revision of the
House rules.
In the Senate, Wednesday, several
bills and petitions were introduced, but
no business of importance was transact
ed. except the passage of bill author
iZlng the conversion. of national gold
banks. An attempt to pass certain
Southern claims was headed off, and the
matter referred to the Court of Claims.
In the House the bill apprOpriating
$4,000 for representation at the Berlin
Fishery Exhibition next April, was pass
ed, and an amendment to the revised
y
fees power to report the Postoffice Ap-
preparation bill, was rejected.
In the Senate, Thursday, an abstract
from the Secretary of War stated that
the organized militia of the country
numbered 10000 men, and those avail
able for military duty 6,5OO,0OO. Many
bills were tgken UP in order from the
calendar and objected to, one relating to
the census was passed. Although there
was considerable opposition. the Senate
adjourned till Monday
In the House discussion of the re-
vision of the rules was continued, and
the Committee on Public Buildings was
empowered to report its own appropria-
tion bills
In the Senate, on Monday, bills were
introduced to receive the Alabama
Claims Commission, and prohibiting the
arrest of election officers on election day.
The bill to revive and continue the
Alabama Claims Commission was taken
up and discussed, but without final ac-
ton.
In the House bills were introduced to
issue new bonds fer those redeemable in
1881; preventing general legislation on
appropriation bills; creating Depart
ment of manufactures, Mechanics and
Mines; removing the duty on iron and
steel; establishing an interstate Com
merce BoaId; for the prevention of con-
tagiops diseases among domestic ami
mails; promoting colonization on the
public lands; reducing the duty on print
ing paper; comforting additional duties
on the Court of Claims; transferring to
the States title to islands and beds of
navigable lakes, bayous, ETC., at the time
of public land surveys; for a uniform
rule of naturalization; recognizing the
army.
The bill to acquire title to the Hot
Springs Reservation in Kansas was dis
cuSSed.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-02-12

IT has been the favorite argument of
the Northern Democrats that the South
has been made solid by the conversion
of negroes to Democratic doctrines.
They admit that the Democratic major
iiies which have suddenly appeared in
States where the negroes outnumber the
whites have been produced largely by
negroes voting the Democratic ticket.
In plea for the adoption of a registra-
tion law with an educational qualifica-
ton. The Charleston News and Courier
upsets this excuse completely. 1t says
it is "the purpose in South Carolina that
the intelligent and responsible citizens
shall rule, whether they are nominally
the majority or not" and it is time for
the Democrats to adopt some plan which
will "ayoid the horrible strain of such
elections as the last, with their uncer-
tainties and manifold unpleasantnesses."
There are, it adds, three ways to main
tain white majority; first, to convert a
sufficient number Of negroes to the Dem
ocratic faith; second, to suppress part
of the negro vote; and third, to restrict
the suffrage with an educational quail
ficatiOn. 1t admits frankly that the ne
gro cannot be converted; that he may
be forced to vote the Democratic ticket
at one election, but he will have to be
forced over again at the next one. This
admits the whole Republican case. The
News and Courier is evidently tired of
rifle clubs and tissue ballots, and the ev-
idenee it gives of disgust with these
methods is the most hopeful sign which
has come from the South for long
time.-N. Y. Tribune.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-02-12
GRANT,

The New York Times Of Tuesday, ed
itorially says that "a near personal
friend of ex-President Grant, who doubt
less knows whereof he speaks, authori-
zes the following as correct statement
of the Generals position with reference
to the Presidency: He says Gen. Grant
is not now nor has he ever been candi-
date for the presidency; but shonid the
Republican National Convention nomi-
nate him in the same manner as any
other candidate would be nominated, lie
would deem it his duty to the country
and party to accept. Travelling abroad
he was stranger to the contest now 60
ing on for the presidential nomination,
and has written no letter on the subject
to any person, and all assertions to the
contrary are without foundation"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-02-12
EAST RICHLAND.

There was spelling school at the
Vineyard Hill school house last even
ing Wednesday,.
Mr. Abner Welch will have sale on
the 18th inst. Mr.. w. contemplates re-
moving to Illinois.
We hear that few theatrical per-
formances will be given at some of the
meetings of the Vineyard Hill Literary
Society. This will give the Society a
boost"
The sub editor of the Gazette honored
the Literary Society ON Friday eve
with his august presence, and took part
in the general debate.
Mr. Geo. Foulk, north of town, is dig
ging shaft for a coal mine; the shaft is
there, but not coal Mr.. F. is still at
work, and intends to have coal if he has
to go to China for it. r. r.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-02-12
PLEASANT GROVE.

Look out for the fruit tree agents
they claim they are representing the
| firm of Slows, Harrison & Co.. and are
selling the new varieties of Strawberries
| that are seven inches in circumference
for So 90 alhundred, and represent that
as the retail price at the Nursery. Some
people are green enough to bite. An ex-
examination of the catalogue of thai
firm shows that they sell the same kind
of strawberries at 50 90 to So 90 hun
dred retail. There must he screw loose
somewhere.
Rumor says that the new proprietor
of the Pleasant Grove hotel is going to
start a saloon. We regret to hear this
as Pleasant Grove has been without a
saloon for several years.
Recently the mail carrier from Bridge
port to Mt. Pleasant lost one OF the mail
sacks in the mud; he returned in search
of the lost treasure and found it near
the Concord church.
Pleasant Grove Literary Society met
Friday night. There being good sleigh
ing they were favored with Il crowded
house. Large delegations from Farm.
lllSIOlly tlhSi -1uCiittJ hOAC
present.
George Yost, of Harrisville, sold his
farm on Glover Ridge, to David Robson
and Samuel Watkins for So per acre.
Mr.. Pinkney Walker and Lafayette
Oxley are visiting friends i'll Athens
county.
Mr. Frank Kerr, of Fraziersburg, O.,
is visiting friends near Pleasant Grove
We have on the sick list Mrs. Susan
OXley, who has been sick for number
of years with cancer of the head. Miss
Maggie Major is very low with con-
sumption.
Mr.. James Cope. of Pennington, in
tends building a fine residence ON his
portion of the Fox farm.
Mrs. Mary Lash has returned home
from the Asylum at Athens, much i'm
proved in health and restored to her
right mind again.
This being leap year and Uno being a
short name, we can have the privilege Of
changing our own name to
CLARA LEE.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-02-12

A CAREFUL canvass Of the Republican
members of the present Congress, made
by two persons who had good facilities
for quietly ascertaining the views of
those with whom they conversed, shows
that while majority of tho Senators
favor the nomination of Grant, with
Sherman as second choice, the majority
of the Representatives are Blaine men,
and that Grant is their second choice.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-02-12

Mr.. JOHN SCHLEYER, the proprietor
of the Chiffon, Wis, Volksbote, a pro-
gressive German weekly, gratified us
the with following:
With pleasure add my testimonial to
the many already given in favor of ST.
JACOBS OIL, which had occasion to
test personally. l suffered extreme
pains in the back of my neck, which
were almost unbearable. Having heard
of st. Jacobs Oil dispatched one of my
men to the nearest drug store,procured a
bottle, and commenced to apply it at
once. The pain subsidized, and on the
next morning was all right again.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-02-12

Mr.. MoULToN, a brother-in-law OF
Secretary Sherman, has had a conference
with representatives of the Conkling in.
terest in New York, who have assured
him that after Grant is out of the way
Mr.. Conkling will support Sherman in
preference to anyone else now named
The New York Times prints a letter
from Moulton to Sherman to this effect
and youches for its authenticity.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-02-12

MAI. ISAAC EATON, the Kansas mem
Der of the National Democratic Com
mittee and whose opinion will interest
people hereabouts, is positive that the
nomination will not go to Tilden, Sey.
mour, Bayard, Thurman or Hendricks
but to man who has not as yet been
named in this connection publicly.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-02-12

THE News names Alexis Cope as a
candidate for Secretary of State this
year on the Republican ticket. Mr..
Cope is caIable and is besides an affable
gentleman who would worthily grace
the place soon to be made vacant by the
retirement of our townsman, Colonel
Barnes. Our only regret as to the can
didacy would be that. after the election
had gone Democratic, such an excellent
man had been placed on the Republican
ticket.-Cambridge Jeffersonian Dem.)
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-02-12

OUR horny-handed Gen. Sam. Cary
must be credited with having an inkling
of the true condition Of things, when he
SAYS that the Maine business damaged
the Greenback party beyond repair Ev-
identity he is not looking for another
nomination from it.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-02-12

THE real business of Congress has
dragged along at a snaiI's pace, and even
the Bourbons have succeeded in evoking
a cry upon which to go to the country
next Fall. The sooner they draw their
nav and 90 home, the better.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-02-12

Gov. FOSTER is an out and out Sher-
man man. He thinks that Secretary
Sherman will make the strongest and
best Republican candidate for the Presi-
dency; but that whoever is nominated
by the Republicans will be elected,
whether it be Grant, Blaine, Sherman
or q dark horse"