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Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-12-04

Vsrmont's gam of population in ten
wears has been about 1000. We sup
posethis is because she is such a rabidly
DEMOCRATIC state.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-12-04

A St. Louis firm is said to nave spent
two nsnths IN engineering a corner on
corr and to have made $4,000 by the
nporatJ0n- -.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-12-04

Gen. Craig should contest Ford 5
seat, but, with a republican congress-
chi bono
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-12-04

The state fish hatchery at y
Falls. Michigan. was en- MONDAY n'sn'
destroyed by a Hood.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-12-04
HN;Ey3SSx3EGaallEsKlS1E:
( cacTS woRJN xNOWiHc.

! Ginger. Euchu. Mandrake, stillingia and1
(many other of the best medicines known are SOY
EaT;jifrirv Combined in P~ARKER's GIsGER ToSIc@
as To- make it the greatest Blood Purifier and )
/ Tho Eest Health and Strength Restorer }
Ever Used. 4
p So nerfect is the composition OF IARkRRs1
kGrSGEa Tos1c that no disease can long, exist,
Ewhere it is used. If you have Dyspeps's, Head,
kache, rheumatism. Neuralgia, Bowel; Ia Kidney One
Cor Liver Disco der, or if you need a MID no s n,ad.
E;cine for You, as it is highly curative and In
fyirOratinS but never intoxicating.
if YOU are slowly wasting away with Con;
Ssumntion or any sickness, if you nave a PAINFUL
kCouah or a bad Cold, PARKER's GINGER TONIC
tWin surely help you. It gives new life and
kyigor to the feeble and aged, and Is a certain
fctre for Rheumatism and Cholera infantum.
kIt Has Saved Hundreds of Lives; 1t MAY
Save Yours. -,
n YOU are feeling miserable don't wait untli
Syou are down sick, but use the TOXIC to-day.
mo matter whatyour disease or SymptomsmaS
kbe it will give prompt relief.
I Remember ! PARKER's GINGER TOXIC Is not
Re rum drink but the Best and purest FANNY
SMedic;ue ever made, compounded by q ne"
knrocess, and entirely different from bltters
Finger preparations and all other Tones. iry
Ia yOc. bottle. Your druggist can supply you.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-12-04

There is great scarcity OF coal IN all
the cities from Chicago west.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-12-04

South Carolina has fourteen thousand
more women than men, and Iexa mas
fourteen thousand more men than woin-
en-. Now let those Texas men marry
| those Carolina women, and the Lone
| Star state will have as clean strained a
breed of stalwart sons and daughters as
naal he
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-12-04

The supreme court of the state issued,
Monday, a peremptory writ requiring
the clerk of Ray, county to certify the
vote Tor congressman in the ninth dis
trict as certified to him by the Judges ct
election. This gives Mr.. Ford the GER
ti6ca,e of election by two votes. Inc
clerk had in his returns corrected an err
ror Of the judges. Gen. Craig a a
majority OF the votes beyond dispute,
but the court interpreted the law, and
the law makes out a prima facae case
for Mr.. Ford. Now, fellow citizens
calmly and dispassionately, answer
Had this supreme court been a repuoii'
can one.and the contestant q democrat,
would tho decision have been like this
one? We applaud the court in having
done its plain duty regardless OF partl
san bias; we say, well done good an'
faithful servant. but we deplore. in sor
row. as y lover of our entire country
north as we'll as south. that the DOM
uant party IN its affairs is one which new
ar tails to make partisan use 81 its JUL
ciary. A democrat would have as niue
chance to win a Ease against the dew
by trying 1t IN hell, as he would to ga'
a Just political case il tried before a re
publican tribunal.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-12-04

The bank of England is alarmed at
the drain of gold to the United States.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-12-04

The democrats cast 4.436 Ola votes in
the last election, and 2,S49,5S1 OF these
votes were cast north OF Mason Il Dix
pn's line. Still the republicans have
the impudsnce to stlSmatizo the oeih"-
cratic as the southern party.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-12-04
pApxER,s HAIR sALsAM

Tho Best and Most Economical Hair Dressing
exauisi,ely pefumed and perfectly harmless.
Will Always Restore Gray or Faded Hair
70 it. original youthful color and appearance, and y
warranted to stop its falling, ASSIST It's growth and
Afews applications of the B.lsAM Will soften the
49,, cleanse ar dandruF and cure itching and hu-
mou., o{ths scalp. Sold by all druggists At %" soS<'.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-12-04

Contracts have already been made
for 1000 tons OF steel rails tor the ex-
tension of the Nj. X. e. I. railway from
Denison, Tex, to Camargo, ON the
Rio Grand. Jay Gould een to be in
earnest in his premise TO reach Mexico
City within a year.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-12-04

Clerical error Ford, Of the ninth dis
tric,, may as we'll get all the good he
can out OF his position as congressman
this time. We do not bslieve there IS a
constituency in Missouri mean enough
to return such q fellow after finding him
| ont
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-12-04

Lient.-GUv. Robinson, of Colorado, was
shot by Il guard at 4 mine, Saturday Of
last week, and subsequently died.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-12-04

Memphis wants Il railroad to Texas
and a bridge. Good. The latter will
be convenient for the new road from this
city.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-12-04

The southern states should tax vigo-
rous steps to encourage immigration.
They are grossly. misrepresented
by railroad and other agents in the
north, to everybody from abroad, and
must look out for themselves. Each
state should nave its W immigration
bureau, and, as much as possible
should encourage immigration through
sauthern portS.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-12-04

The land reform fever is spreading
from ireland over into England. where
it is about as badly needed. A tenant
farmer once a tenant Iarner always. is
the rule there. There is no such thing
as a poor man earning his farm and an
independence.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-12-04
INC GROCERIES,!

We have an immense stock of Fancy Groceries, and
pride ourselves on keeping the largest stock of Fine Goods
in Lexington, consisting of English, French and Italian
con, do not fail to come to our store to get your good
things to eat.
This is what gives us insurmountable advantages
over our competitors: First-We have plenty of ready
cash Second-Our Mr.. Bleeding is senior member of a
Wholesale Grocery House, in st. Louis, where he has SUI
perior advantages in buying goods, and advantages that 70
house in Lafayette County possesses, and advantages which
enable us to buy goods for less than any house in Lexing-
ton. We never make assertions that we can not back up
with the proof. The above is no idle, meaningless speech,
of which you see copious samples from other merchants
spread over these columns.
Our affable Mr.. VIM. S. Clagett will have charge of
this store, assisted by his gentlemanly clerks, Messrs. RI.
Jesse and Joseph S. Wernwag, who will be delighted to
have their friends call and see them.
BEEDING & CLAGETT.
T. S-We have the finest line of Candies, Figs and
Nuts in the city.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-12-04

Congressman Singleton fought square
IL for the free trade plank in the demo
eiatic platform. and is the only demo
| cratic representative from Illinois VINO
increased his majority over his oppo-
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-12-04

There is over 81 800, coo, 600 in cur
rency in this country now.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-12-04

Richard Tally and Kit Rose. accused
OF completely in the Glendale robbery,
have been arrested by Marshal Con.
Murphy. OF Kan-aS City.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-12-04

The democracy need seek for no new
issues. Their old ones are good enough,
If they will only stand by them. Hard
money, home rule. Tree trade and sailors
rights. with opposition to monopolles,
is a good enough platform, with quite
enough issues.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-12-04
FOR SALE.
Eow SAFE or EXCHANGE.

FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE.
"AVING determined to sell my resi- <4
Tx dence, on South street, l Will DO SO I'll
ut 4 very low price for cash, or exchange T. i'll
Tor n smaller house IN the city. The-A.AA
house is two stories high, and has nine large
in th. civ. Tbe place is well supplied with
various kinds of fruit and shrubb-ry, and has
all the necessary out-buildings. For particu-
understrned mhaa) MARY f. BOWMAN.
ppx, Il Ep,rToS STORY b. LADD.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-12-04

Another ship load Of socialists has lett
Hamburg for New York.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-12-04

Jei!u Bright says there is no danger
OF an appeal to arms IN Ireland. He
thinks the government will agree TO the
land bilis.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-12-04
TEAS.
SUGARS, Etc.

in the market, which consists of the finest and most select
qualities Of each.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-12-04
son trusted them above all rulers. he
-, -. ,,,,arto Gen WASHINGTON; -

6alu III u lClIOl W
81 was much an enemy Of monarchles before
I came to Europe. l am ten thousand times
more so since 1 have seen what they are. InSis
is scarcely an evil known In these counts
which NAV not be traced to their king AS is
source, nor a good which IS not oeriVeu from NV
small ibers OF republicanism existing ainons
them. l can further say Will saie.S anat talent, ii u
il not IA crowned head in Europe whose taients
OF merits would entitie him to be electeu neS,
tryman by the people ofany parish in America
He repeatedly stated, hat it might
grow int a political axiom. 10 the Zee
majoris parts we are bound to submit.
Hamilton would have obliterated state
lines; jefferson said:-"My W gen.
ora, idea was that the states should sew
| orally preserUe their sovereignty IN
whatever concerns themselves alone,
and that whatever may concern another
state, or any foreign nation, should be
made a part OF the federal sovereignty"
Again III own that / am no a friend
to a very energetic government. 1t IS
always oppressive. 1t places the gov
errors, indeed. more at their ease, at
tho q OF the people" Hamilton
believed in the erich and well born
exercising power; Jefferson SAID
..Edueate and inform the whole mass OF
the people. Enable them to see thai 1t
is their interest to preserve peace ana
order and they will preserve them.
They are the only sure reliance for the
preservation of our liberty. After all, II
is nv principle that the will OF the ma
iority should prevail" The gentlemen
who admire Hamiltonian Ideas elevate
him wronglully to the pedestal OF ezra
mer of the constitution" and they decry
and belittle the nan who was beyond
the shadow of q doubt the author OF the
declaration of independence. The ss-
TEEN in which the two men were held
BY their contemporaries, is writ down
in history. Hamilton sank from Wash
%ington's cabinet to private life; Jeffsr'
son rose from 1t to be twice president o
the United States, and to be the founder
of a political party which controlled the
destiniss of the government until civl
war was brought about by the weak
~nesses OF the constitution which he ha
pointed out.
5~Intrenchsd in the white house bshlat
> 600 national banks, and over 1OO,0O
Office holders; supported by the imper
!, turbable partisan, Grant. aud aushe'
with a victory gained by corrupting tn
I ballot box with money, and terrorizlnI
: the poer and needy by the rich and wei
born %. stands Hamiltonianism. \
> the heart of hearts OF a million maJorlt
: of white American freemen thrsb tn
sentiments of Jefferson. Choose ye be
tween the two for ye must.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-12-04

There seems to be no doubt that Gen.
Craig received 1884 votes in Ray coun-
ty, giving him a majority OF two in the
| district, but Mr.. Ford does not hesitate
a moment to take advantage of a cleri-
cal error to claim the place. In add
ton to being u nonentity as a congress
man, he seems to be a scurvy fellow as
well.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-12-04

1t is asserted in London that Earl
Granville's speech means that France
will join England. Russia and Italy in
coercing Turkey in the matter oil The
Greek boundary.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-12-04

There is talk OF a democratic caucu!
ut Washington tonight.
There is $40. OOO, 900 afioat for thi
country.
D,oon,l,.. vhoot in Ct orIis 81 0f
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-12-04

Because this paper naturally takes
the side at the people OF the county in
bond matters is no reason why 1t desires
TO be unfair to the township b%ondho'd-
ers. We invite them freely to express
their views in our columns, and especial
ly as to what they are willing to lake in
| cash or renewal funding bonds Tor those
they hold.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-12-04

f. GRAFTON. STORY Is. LApD
HAIbERT +. PAINE.
n,tr Commissioners of Patents. y
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-12-04

A strange incident occurred at East
Saginaw, Mich. A resident there adj
mittea two strange girls to his Gus to
rest u tow minutes. Within an hour
thereafter each gave birth to well de-
veloped babes. The young mothers
were from Strathroy, Ont, and had no
money. They were we'll treated, Of
course. 1t is seldom that two women
are found SO much of a mind.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-12-04

Does not need a long and tedious conversational argument
to convince the reader that their Mammoth Grocery House
is the largest in Lafayette County, and we say without fear
of contradiction, that we have the
The National tribune., 1880-03-01

GA total reward of $3.50 600 was offered by the Gov.
ernment the city of Washington and the city of Bat-
more. The reward of 100000 offered by the Govern
ment paid but those by the cities of Washington and
Baltimore repudated. Capt Doherty entered suit
in the United States District Court for the District of
Columbia to the 500 600 offered by the cty of
Washington, but the suit decided against his claim
the court holding that the city of Washington had no m
thoriy in law to offer the reward
capt. Doherty appealed the to the Supreme
Court of the United Sates where it is pending and
from whence decision is expected be reached ths
year In the of the claim against the CITY of Baf
Capt Doherty did not to recover the mayor and al
derman telling him point blank that they would not nav
It, as the reward offered under previous admnsra-
ton. This claim has now apsed by limitation.
"Cf the $780, 900 offered by the Government, $4,000
was paid on the basis of prizemoney in the navy The
command consisted of twenty-sx enlisted men, two ct-
zens (deectves) and commissioned officer The com
mission appointed to distribute the money consisted of
Judge Advocate General Holt and General f. D. Town
send Adiutant Genera of the army who awarded to Can
tain Doherty $4,000 to each of the citizen detectives
S4, 600 to Sergeant Boston Corbet and Sergeant Wan
DELL So 200 each the commission deciding that the fact
of Corbet having shot Booth did entte him to more
than the noncommissoned officer of the rank who
was also present at the capture.
General Lafayette G. Baker chief detective of the War
Department, was held to be the an admiral who
detaches ship and orders it to another squadron In
rgnstu, that ship captured prize. and Captain Doherty
being in the possession captain of the ship received
twotwentleths OF the whole amount while the admiral
who in this General Baker received one twen
tet OF So 100 The remainder of the $15 900 was dis
tributed pro rata among the men
Captain Doherty informed from high authority
that "a wheelbaTrow full of claims were put in for this
resentng that he entitled to share The adjust
ment OF tis mass of claims occupied the members Of
commission little year before they could deter
mine who entitled to the reward
The National tribune., 1880-03-01
The Voice of Illinois Soldiers with Regard to the
Sixty Surgeon Bill

The following preamble and resolutions adopted
by the Department of Illinois Grand Army of the
Republic have been sent to Senators and Repre-
sentatves in Congress from that State and by them
referred to the Pension Committees of their respect
i've Houses:
WHEREAS it is evident to that the passage of the
known the Sixty District Bill recommended by the
Commissioner OF Pensions and pending in Congress,
will work great injury to thousands Of deserving who
lost their health through hardship and exposure during
the late war; who wounded in the line of their
duty upon the field and justly entitled pensions
from the Government of such disability and
WHEREAS we believe that the adoption of the simplest
rules consistent with the protection of the Government
and fairness to the soldier for the best interests Of all
concerned and being unable to conceive of any plan
complicated, or that would be more unfair to the
soldier than that proposed by the socaed SxtyDstrict
Bill therefore, be it
ReSotoed by the representatives of the Department Of
Illinois OF the Grand Army of the Republic in encamp-
ment assembled That hereby protest against
the passage OF said BILL and earnestly appeal to the
Senators and Representatives from this State all
honorable means in their power prevent passage of
said BILL
Resotced That the assistant Acknowledgement of this
department be- and he is hereby instructed send duly
authenticated copies of these resolutions to each of the
Senators and Representatives in Congress from this State
The National tribune., 1880-03-01
How the Ladies and Old Soldiers like our Clock
and Paper

Ladies, at their homes in city or country, all need
clocks for two reasons: lst for convenience in tim
ing all household duties and, End, as ornaments to
their rooms A house without a clock is an incom-
plete and unsatisfactory place. Kansas lady re-
Gently sent us the following letter about her clock
HOWARD, Elk Co., KAs., FEB. co. 1880.
EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE:
SIR We received the TRIBUNE clock, in good running
order and much pleased with it. 1t WELL keeps
good time, and is perfect beauty.
We also received the NATIONAL TRIBUNE paper in good
time We are abundantly satisfied with both.
Yours truly, Mrs, JoHN STANDBY.
The National tribune., 1880-03-01

NORTH WnBRAHAM, MASS, FEB. @8, 1880.
EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE:
DEAR SIR received the clock and it is right 1t is
little beauty and to any house 1t has
sca tick is good company, and in fact, is all you claim
for it. Accept my thanks
Yours truly, WM. A. RICE.
Friends just think what you get for only $l:75-
a beautiful, reliable clock and paper invaluable to
ex-soldiers and abounding in interesting reading.
Can better investment be made of Sl75 in this
or any other country?
The National tribune., 1880-03-01
Help for Soldiers.

Such collections from the Pension Office as the
following, are doing much good for the soldiers and
under the benign government of a new Commits:
sioner they would doubtless be far more frequent
SOUTH FARMINoroN, Polk Co., Wis,
March 8, 1850.
GEO. f. LEMON, Esq:
DEAR SIR have just received check for Sl22S my
first payment for pen)on Thanks you for your prompt
attention my claim and advice to the collection of
the Ever yours,
]. c. NELSON.
The National tribune., 1880-03-01
TRENroN, n. j., "a. e, lSS0
ED1roR NATIONAL TRIBUNE


EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE:
SIR Your clock to hand and it is a splendid arti-
Gle. The box in which the clock inclosed is worth
the money. My children would not take any money for
it. have shown it to my neighbo and they deter
mined TO have some clocks. Your paper also
think that every soldier in this country ought take it.
above all Others advocates rights In Ben
teys bill passes, work for National Almshouse for
poor soldiers
Yours truly, JAMES H1GGNs.
The National tribune., 1880-03-01
He Laughs Best Who Laughs Last.
PhiIadelphia Fress.

Philadelphia Fress.
Some editors in the habit of making hippant
ments Mr. Logan's method of argument, but Ftz-
John Poters friends and champions in the Senate will
ridcue his grammar or his rhetoric will they
ever forget the stunning force of his sledge- hammer
blows.
The National tribune., 1880-03-01
GEO. f. LEMoN, ESQ.
DRAYroN, WELLINeToN p. o., CANADA,
Mnrch l. 1850

Mr.. GEO. L. LEMON
DEAR SIR congratulate you your triumph in get
ting my pension to successful issue received S69O2O
from the Peusion Office deducting your fee
Yours truly, FRANCIS Is. HOWARD
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-06-03

Germany and studied theology at the
Universities OF Halle and Heidelburg,
and returning to this country ia 1858,
entered the Newark Conference. After
period spent in the itinerancy, he
was made principal of the theological
department of the Mission Institute Of
the Methodist church at Bremen, Ger.
many. During his charge this institu.
ton was removed TO Frankfort-on.the.
Main, and re. named the Martin Biblical
Institution. In this position he re.
mained three years, and while there
travelled extensively in all parts OF
Europe. lie returned TO America in
1871, and became Professor of Historical
Theology in the Drew Theological In.
stitution at Madison, N. J. In 1873 he
was chosen President of the Drew Theo.
logical Seminary, position which he
leaves for the Episcopacy. lie is the
author of number of theological
works and the editor of others.
Il. o. Haven, ID. d., is a native Of Bos.
ton, born in 1920, and a graduate of
Wesleyan University. lie was two
years teacher, and then entered the
ministry, in lS4S, in which he remained
uHtll 1000, WHEN he hCctpltu DOhlllOH
in the University Of Michigan, filling
successfully the professorships OF Latin
and that of Rhetoric and English Lit.
erature. lie was elected editor of Zion'S
Herald, Boston, in 1856, and filled that
position until 1863, when he was elected
President OF Michigan University. In
1869 he was elected President of the
Northwestern University at Evanston,
ILL.,, in which he remained three years.
He was two years Secretary of the
Board of Education of the Methodist
church, and is now performing the du.
ties Of that Office; and in 1870 was
made Chancellor of Syracuse University,
which position he filed when elected
Bishop. DR.. Haven has been a mem.
ber of five General Conferences. In all
he has been prominent. He was chair.
man Of the Committee which provided
for the introduction of lay delegation
in the General Conference, and the
Bishops appointed him fraternal dele,
gate to the English and Irish Wesleyan
Church.