davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-07-13
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPH NEWS
sinCsssGsEi To..,iuac.

NEW YORK. July l3.-The Preside.t q. d
Secretary Of the Ciscnnali colv.o,iou have tol :
warded tho following letters to Gtn. Harcotk
and MIR. English:
July Is. 1880
10 Gen Hmc0cL:-
SIR-Ibc Natlo0si convention Ct the demo.
| cratic party, wi ich assembled at Cluconsi 90
| the 22i OF last moth, unanimously nominated
sou as their candidate for President of the
uoitcd States. We have heen directed 10 i'm
| form ycu ct your nomination Tor tits exalted
trust and rrT las! your atc!ptarcL 10 aucor
catc3 With 1h1 uDfoIln custom of tie demo
| cratic party The coLvonIi)n have announced
| thcr Views upon the important issues which are
before tho couotry 10 series Ct resolutions, 10
which g0e invite yOur attention. These resou
| tloos emtotg the general principles, upop which
government shal be co0dcctd AID they
| also cwpha ic:IIy condemn tho mu ad-
nlois 'a,ion ny the party ia power,
It's or III IS against the coGsi ulion aud especially
asalost tho right Of The people to choose aud
lcstall thar PfcsidrD', which have wrought so
| much l>iury and oishonOr to our couu-
t:y. Thst which chitlj insl irod your roui
na'lon Was isH fac. that you had eonspcu'
| tu,ly .cu"gCiZ 4 aud tXsmnG6Gd tho yesrn
| lug OF the AuoIlca0 people flr recon-
! c'laiioa and brotherhood uadrr tho shield Of
tho c)nsliuij1 with AL its j3alou3 care and
pnarantcCs fer nights OF pGrSOos and OF States.
our namloatIon waS not made alone because
10 the mIGss Of arms you luSr rated tho bright
est qualities OF colder, but because when tho
war had coded, and when 10 recognition OF your
C urace aud I'D lily you woro PLACED in com.
maod oil Fart OF tho Unon undergoing pro.
cess Of restoration. aud while sou wore thus
clothed with absolute power you used it not to
subvcrt but tn sustain civil laws and rights they
were established 10 protect. Your fidelity to
those principles, manifested in tho important
trusts heretofore oonIidc1 to your care, gives
proof that they will oantro! your administration
OF the National Government, and assures the
ccu.try that ono indissoublo union of indie.
struc;ib!c States aud the constitution With its
Wis, distribution OF power and regard for bouo.
darlcs OF States and federal authority will not
suffer 10 your hands; that you will maintain
the suhoidInation OF The military to civil power,
and will accomplish The pu!iGclliou OF the pub.
tic service, and cspr ciaiiy that the government
which wo love will ba free from reproGch or
stain OF sectional aSliatiaa or malic, in any
shane or form.
RaioIciag il nonmon with The masses Of tho
American people upon this bright promise for
the iuluro OF our county, We wish also 10 ex-
press 10 you personally the assuIaEcs oil general
esteem and confidence which have summoned
ycu to this high ouy and will aid you ia its
rcrl1ru!accc. Your fellow cit2 ms,
JNn. ". STEVENSON, President.
NICHOLAS NJ. BELL. Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-07-13
Collision,

COLLEGE Cay. HARTHA's VINEYARD, July
- II no schooner David Ames of E,czls,J
from WetnsHken for Boston, with ESQ tons OF
coal. was ran into by an unknown vessel at !
O'clock this morning and sunk, two miles west
Of Handkerchief lia htshio The captain took a
passing stesmer and Cana here TO- assistance
The crew was saved.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-07-13
Storm.

FLUSHING. l. l., July Is The greatest rain
storm Tor many years Cccurr, d here yesterday.
10 two hours 1 Is inches Of ra,u FELL rhe roads
We're washed out. trees blowu down. the louo
dstons of houses wash i away ADD cops de
strored. The damage is estimated ut 80 900
or s 10 000
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-07-13
Drowned.

HALIFAX. N. s., July lS-I.iaut. G. N. Bully,
Ninety. seventh regiment left here on Sunday
afternoon to visit McNsb's Island, taking his
row boat from tho lumber yard. He did not
foat wss found with ali bis clothing in it, moor
cd by ssndbsg attached to painter, in tho
cast p.sssge between the island and the main
land. He had eadently gone in bathing on his
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-07-13

AEnTHEa Hot DAY the heated term con.
hnu"s, and notwithstanding there WAS Il fresh
hrG,%, 'Ton the west to-day the mercury in tho
Thermometer registered At evh. O. CLOCK, 81 de-
rrc~s At ocveh O'clock, 81 degrees. and III
four o'clock this afternoon i. mark cd the sublime
height of lCJ degrees, "blooi hest" the highest
polIt reached this ecsson. "Oid Probabilities"
nrtGc.s, in hs usual definite. quaint way, sta
tiohmry or lower temperature"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-07-13
AcCIIentaIIy Shot.

LOCK HAVEN Pa July l3.-BuIglar enter.
cd Frank N ahon's store between one and two
O'Clock this morning. In the eacilcmeat after
the burglar! had Il ID McMahon accidentally
shot big son IN the left breast. The boy wss dan
gertusly hurt. but is still alive.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-07-13
Fire.

fERFlGNAN, FRANCE. July l3.-The Theatre
des Varieties hero wss destroyed by Gre last
olShf. he actors. who were drcss'rg. were
Obliged to leap from the windows. six OF thom
were somewhat seriously riuraa,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-07-13
ShISfING Cox

NEW 1oRK. July Is Gov. Cornell! has re-
fused TO Interfere in the c,se of Chas.joe Coy
Inc murderer of Mrs. Hull. and he will expiatc
his crime on Friday,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-07-13

Way down, and was drowned, as last night g
body wKs found entsng!ed In eel grass nesr the
place where the bost htd been moored Tho
body was brought TO town by tbs military, and
81 Inquest will be held
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-07-13
MUrIcrGd.

;. NEW ORLEANS. LA, July IA special
dispatch to the News from Morgan says that
man named Hodges was murdered 10 his bed
there few nights ego.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-07-13

NOTICE-I have this day appointed Messrs.
s AN CHARLES A. YOHE and GEORGE +.
~ MIN IN my agents to conduct and carry on
for me, in the city of Alexandria, Virginia, the
business of the manufacture and sale Of CIGAK
and the sale OF TOBACCO and other art'olos
ueually sold by tohscconists, tho said busines
oelng Tor the present carried on at the N, e. cor.
ner OF King and Faiif.I sls. Alexandris, Va,
JYIZ-ZW T. L. CORBKTT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-07-13

j., don. GoLzlles has been elected President of
MtxIco. Senior Mariscal minister Of Justice, is
10 DC sent as minister to WASHINGTON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-07-13

TsATaf1 PROBABILITIES. Jnly -, 1885,
Fo. The Middle States partly cloUdy weather
ccc .s,0nsl rsio followed by clearing weather
soulnwcs. TO Gor.hwos. winds, stationary or
Lnu.a- 1o,unaralm-a and Elghor barometer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-07-13
ESCBs RISES-STfEa

Mir Rob Jahas"n. no n!d ciliz.r, is i'll ut
hs r, eidtIc: 10 tEo Fourth ward.
The German Banking Company havo declared
semi ahnnsl dividend ut : p"r cont, payable
o! snQ AitCr next TUESDAY.
A 10y named Monroe f., from car On tho
A, VI. X .. l.. T. Saturday, and seriously, it
not fatally, ln iured himself.
A marriage license vas issued in Washinet
yesterday to IcssIh q. Downing Of Salem, Va,
AMI Ada V. Ednuudson, OF Washington.
Pccf. Evans will spAak ct the meeting Of tho
Wouen's Chiislisn Uoion OF the Reform club
roonsa 10 BORROW Afternoon OF 4 octck.
Captain J. '. Davis, supclinlcnd, mt of tho
Soldiers Cemetery, killed black snake at that
n!ac', last Friday uiorcug, four feet ten iucho $
in length.
1t is reported thaL a colored hoy, hand on .
schooner bound down the river Toll overheard
from tho vessel, jlst below Fort Washington,
yesterday, and WAS drowned
Mr.. Cant, who was thrown from cart Sat-
u!day last by tho ruoning away OF the EorEe
aud badly ninrcd, is noW considered cnt of
danger.
Rev. Mr.. " laHon, we'll and fovorabl9 known
hcia, passed tbfousht the city last Disht On his
way home, pear Lurpy, Page county, from Bal
nm9fc.
Jbe &t.oCti0n Of c0ntumors is dlrectad to tho
notlcooi the Superintendent Of Gas. Thursday
Is the LAST day on which tina d. c punt on bills
Will be allowed haLcs pay mont had better DO
made prior TO that day.
Julia y. Webster entered suit fyr divorce in
Washington yesterday against Jamt h. Web.
sta Ihoy wers mh1 rieu in this city May y; Ii
ISL. ahd chsrgas Of hahi.ni drunkenness hon
support etc ntn lde.
The steamer ArtowSulth waB LAUGHED !ri IN
he Ways nj thu ship yard rhi4 morbing. She left
Tor nshlt gtOn this cVriiUg ard Will carry 90
txanr:ion Ia1fr Ia Black too Il Is Ind to u or
roW.
y coat oil i4n.n c.rght fire 1t III" rrsile1c
OF Mr.. T.. 5. Wood. % Sou Washil gton
street., last tight. tnt VS. tS!rglished by Mr..
I"I # A:nrli. Whn happened TO be 10 the
neish'nrhond T. tie tiur. before much damage
VISA done. ...s
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-07-13

'i>iI1ugP ENGAGEMENT.-Th failure On
u. ia't q ytuag man in this city to ,scjrt 5
''' ',Sleaint.nto on 90 excursion, STEER solcmrls
.'"''ltg II do 80 few days sgo. naturally led
ne Auto comment, particularly among his
'I''.'' atd the ccilaGuent s,saio being reminded
+" = 0trclIctlon by gentleman tIic1d Of The
,'"' 10 q hlng street store his morning, so far
't'' h:Wse!! as 10 use very irritating epithct
ward his rcpllmsGdcr, when rueilist,c en-
.Io'cr was entered into which tho hystsn!trs
I 'as2mc difficulty in Guc!!;ng.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-07-13
j uly Is, 1850.
Ion. William II EnGHA j..

lion. William II ENgltA:
DEAR SlR-By direction Of tho democratic
national convention which assembled at Gin
cinna!i on juno 23d last. it beoom:s our pleas.
aat duty to notify you that you wnro unau-
mcusIy nominated BY that body for Vioo Pfcsi.
dent Of the United States
our largo tXpsrcrc, 10 The airs of tho
Government; your able discharge of many
trusts committed 10 your hands your steadfsst
devotion TO democratic principles, and the up.
rlghtness OF your private character, give assur.
ances to tho democrs 81 that you are wortny and
well qualified TO perform tho duties OF that high
position, and commended you to them for tho
nomination, which they conferred. While your
pereon.l qualities and your public services we'll
mcrlted this honor the c.lon Of the convention
WAS. 10 doubt, designed not only TO vindic ste
their appreciation Of yourself but as we'll to tes-
lily their profound respGC! for tho 0em ocracy OF
Indiana, your native State with whose manly
struggles you hsvo heon go long identified and
IN whose glorious achievements you have shared.
Tho convention set forth lis views upon the lead
ing political Issues which arc now before tho
people in a series OF resolutions a copy of which
we have tho honor 10 present 10 you and TO which
your attention is respectfully requested. 1t is
our earnest hope that these views may meet with
your spprobstiOn, and .bat you will aCo3pt tho
nomination which is now rendered you. With
sentiments OF high esteem. NO arc respectfully,
.ICHH w. STEVENSON. Pres't Convention.
NICHOLAS ID. BELL Secretary.
New IOYK, July lG.-Tho democrats M
lOnn committee met at the 5 in Avenue hotel
at moon to day.
VIM. II. BAruum. Of Com Was uunoimou:-
" elected charnan and Frederick D. Price, Of
Mass, secretary.
The c1mnttec then aL burned to Governor 8
Island to attend the presentation Of tho nomi.
nation 10 Gen. Haze yck.
New York July Is Gen. Hanoock's
grandson named alter himself died this moro.
Jog iram ch2rra inlan.um. This event has
Depressed The General aud the committees vsi,
10 tender tie norraion is 10 consequence
purely Iomal
Mr.. Enslizh reached Governors Island ut
noon and was heartily greeted By General Hon.
clck ou the yeraa:a OF his residence.
The comn ittce lett the New York Hotel 10
body std with the members of The national
committee ard other visitors nrn nov ca the
IslaLh
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-07-13

INJUNCTION GRANTED .--rhe Adams TX,
press COMPANY. having been notified by tho re
cti7er OF tho Qirlinia Midland tNroad Com
pany. thst on and alter tho 18Th itstsnt the
agroeat ~ coicrcd into be;weeu the two com-
panies reiaiv, Ia the transportation OF lreiph hit
you'd cease, tie Express company spilled for
and obiuiLed an INJUNCTION from Judge Keith.
OF the CiIcai! Coort, restraining tho Midl,od
road from disseminating and terDioltins the
agreements and arrangements between the two
companies Until further orders FROM tho court.
The txorrss Company Ssvo bond 10 tho snm
ct $50. 900 this afternoon. and tho Injunction
@aa served On the receiver OF the Midland Road,
NcaHrl. Watilcs aud Nlushbach ac.iog 90 ooun.
a"i i>r tho Express Company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-07-13

EAEEI Re ELECTED. 10 addition to tho olii
CO.'S cI'c,ed by the Hebrew congregation Ct this
city St tho bus meas meeting he'd OF the tyna.
Goeuc. 90 Washington street. Friday Light Iaa,
monliorei in Yesterdays G-z,tlc, Dr. NJ.
S;s~hr. who has served tho congregation SO &C.
ccpuhIy dnrog tho past year, was 70 elected
master OF tho synagogue for the ensuing year.
CORPORATION URT.-Hon. 4. ". Chiffon,
JHdgc. 7TeSldmg.-Ei Wade l. Bro. vs..
Emanuel l'rarc.s; debt; tho lrisl of this cause
was i'Sunrd, anu Is stlli 10 progress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-07-13

LICE ITEMS Mayor Smith. who has be-
W. terror t. evil doors. presided q. poIjc,
" o. aIina'tc1s this morning, ard tI;cd TIC fol.
''w!'s two clsss: ' '''' '"' III
4. .,!*a'a LAWSON for bGog Lruok and disDr-
10 lie streets, vas Gned five dollars, ard
s'.au'' oi payment licked up.
,,,1 'u'S man iTom the country. who walked
4 ,,,& i'S ci'P Tor tho purpose OF gettiog on
q .n ~s tx aud Tho wound up in the Slalioo
air. vas Iced the usual amount. five dollars
. VAC It reluctantly and vas released.
3is gYvo, slGS.-A grand select excursion will
D aaw ~ - I'ncy Point On tho steamer George
ia,c /, i ',Asy Eezt. Among the attraction:
8wa.I, h,,,'1seTS' crabs ard fino bes Oh for snIt
It:ocri;' '". .I Fcny OF shade ard beautiful
atya -. !HS L"a!y leaves p;iECn street wha,l
/. '''' and return at IL ri N.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-07-13
" lKGlNIA: In the Z. crk's otli:a of the Cir.
y tuit Cnntt OF Ale1andIiA cnuntu On iha

" lKhlNIA: In the U.crk's otlica of the Cir.
Quit Court Of Alexandra county, on the
10th day Ct Juy, $50.
feter shields, plaintiu, against Horny g. jew.
,lt snd 1homss Jewell defendants.
Memo. I he jsct OF this suiL 10 TO attach tho
interest Of II. T. lowell in the lands Of which his
atter, William Jewell, died so 2 Sd and pcs esq
cd, and subject tho same TO the payment of q
debt OF S72O. with interest thereon at the rate Ct
ten per cont her annum from tho 3yh day OF
September, 1871, and SIT 81. costs OF judgment
in The supreme Court of the District Of Colum
1877.
The defendant. Henry E. Jewell, not having
entered his appearance and given security accord.
ing 10 the act Of Assembly and the rules of this
Court, and it appearing by affidavit that
no is mot resident of this State, it is or
dcrod thai tho said defendant appear hnro
within ono month a.lor due publication of this
order land do what is necessary to protect his
interest in this suit; and that copy of this or.
der boiorthwith inserted in tho Alexandris Ga
zetto newspaper published in the city of Alex.
dria, once week for four successive weeks, and
posted 81 the front door Of the Court House of
this copEE. A copy, test:
BENZ. AUSTIN. Clerk.
Cisushtnn 81 Walker y. u jyl3-w4W
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-07-13

( THROWN MRSS1NA LEMONS for sale ty
~ mys9 ,,-. J. e. MILBURN,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-07-13
FIRST WAED HANCOCK AND ENGLISH CLUB,

FIRST WAED HANCOCK AND ENGLISH CLUB.
Oac Of the largest aud uost enthusiastic meet
logs ever htId 10 the First ward took place last
Light OF thn neW platform rtc,ntIy erected
around the flag pcle on Windmill hill. and
which in future will be the headquarters Of the
club. CIsrkson's brass baud furnished excel
lent music and the caoon belonging to the club
YVES fred at Intervals duriog the evening
MIR. George Washington called tho meeting
to order, and, in an appropriate manner, stated
ills object.
On motion CT Captain William Rick. John
w. Burke, etq was unanimously elected nresi.
dent OF the clue. aud committee was appoint
ed to notify him.
lu few moments Fir. i. was escort ID TO The
platform, when he returned thanks Tor the
honor conferred on him, snl 10 few well
timed remarks. accepted the Presidency OF the
club. ard expressed the hope and belief that
tho numinets of tho Clnoiruat convention
would. 10 November Lext, he elected President
and Vice President OF the Uoited States
The Glowing additional officers were then
elected Vic, Presidents, Hugh Latham nDd
Huoer. SnowjcD; secretary, t. L. Thonl ~
corresponding secretary, George w. Rock !:
treasurer, S. y. MaDkio property clerk. VIM.
DOLBY; executive c,muitte'. j. u. Norris.
James l.. Adams, and John I. Hill.
Alirr irin5aoling some routine business,
speeches wtro made By Mcssrs &. Il. Stuart,
5. &. Bent, X. Kcmp-r. E!gar Sno2dcD,
George Washington, and Joseph llopkias al!
OF when c)1grarIalcd tho FIRST wsrd on IT'S or
sa"lzuion. snd predicted tho SUCCESS Of the
tc:;et whose names were insciIbc On its nlg.
After three cheels Itr llauc0ck s0d E1g!Ish,
the meeting &c burned nuli! OF xt Monday uisht,
at s O'Clock.
Alter the &C. jouromnnf, tho club aud nan
Der OF others. headed by tho hand, proceeded
20 the rcsidchoo OF Mr.. S. 9. NeaIc, aud com
p!imrncd that gentleman with s,rcnale. TO
which ho gracefully aud appropriately replied.
Spccch;s were also made by McSsrs. +. L.
Bf0ckett AID l,iuden Kent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-07-13

VERY SUPERIOR SWEET CORN, in
Y CANS. IS cents each. For sale by
je23 IL MliRURN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-07-13

ICE PICKSi ICE PICKS for sslo by
Il MCLEAN & UHLER,
mJS -. Is King iLreet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-07-13

THERMOMETERS. of various sizes, and al
- very low prices. A full supply on hand.
eH Z. \. LEADREATER & BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-07-13

fOOKED CORNED BEEF. on ice. for talo
~ at j. q. A1LBURN'S,
isS ~ north Rovsl Of
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-07-13

DkIME. LEMONS for sale at
l. iall j. G. MILBURN'S,
pRlME I.EhOHJ for she by
l. j7S J. G. MILBURN,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-07-13

> > EGG GASES just received and for sale
- - by sp3] j. Z. MILBUkN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-07-13

[ IOMP PRESSED BEEF in !, and / ID cans
~ received to-day by
Je28 J. G. MILBURE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-07-13
(NEkMAN KANKING CUMpANY.

NEKM 4 n BANKING COMPANY.
W Alexandra, Va. July 18th.
A semi annual DIVIDEND OF THREE
FER CENT will be paid the Stockholders Of
this Bank on ard after July 10Th. lesO.
l1l".:. 49, JAS. II. REID, Cashier.
NuTlCH TO DAPOSITORS IN TIE AL
~ EN- DINA SAVINGS 1ESTITU.
l,sN : by oider Of Lno Directors q DIVI-
DEM OF SIX PhK CENT will bs paid Oh
Tho brInrce I" lh'Ir drposl.s on ald alter Tues.
dry. July gLt, ri & King street.
iYlu-oG3t BENZ. BARTON, Presi lent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-07-13

FAMILY ROE HERRING, in barrels and
l. hall barrels and by the dozen, st
jyS j. y. MILBURN'S.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1880-06-18

-"What do the Republicans" in
qui"r> the suspicious New York Evc-
ning PDst. "intend to do with the sill.
yer 'tuIla,?" The silver dollar will
he put in States where it will do the
most good next November. 1t is re-
liahll stated that in Maine, Cpnnc :.
,icn,, Ohio and 'ntliunu Il silver dol
l'r will control four y avering Repub
l,can votes. They come high, but
the party must have 'em.
The Earle of Utica went home
with this compliment huzzing in his
ear from the 81. Louis Pos. Dispatch ::
1.-The insuiferahle snUb and carpet
knight posing in the convention like
lay milliner's iisure-lhis lover OF
horoics and eulogist of barracks off
spring, who took The lie from Lamar
like Il chimney sweep, and who fears
The shadow of II shot gun as the eye
o. childhood fears u painted devil
Room there for the Bob Acres Of
Repuhicanism in 1892"
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1880-06-18
lHs and Outs.

AS the time approaches for the Gin
cinnati Convention TO meet, the air
ILLS with rumors concerning the prob.
abilities Ut the various candidates ter
Tie Democratic nomination, and
especially is this the cusc with Mi.
IIlden, who occupies position to The
Democral;c party similar, in many
respects TO that occupied by Grant
TO !he Republican, party. lie has u
following that will support him fist
anu last, and seem puff clly indis-
posed to make any coInprulnlse that
looks TO his withdrawal from The cul,-
vnss. The rumor, therefore, .l,ut he
WILL not be Il calIu'duie tor The nuul-
lallon Is Inter csLIng, while ut The
same Time IL has too much uI Tie iu,-
probable bout II 10 Ue uccrplru al
once.
Some time ago, it was positively
o'"'SN th"' oOF. y tDOuT was nOt u
Candidate and wuulu not accept The
nomination. This statement mas
sand TO he made hy authority, yet tn.
press all oNel the country continues
TO haip upon h's nume and .ne ul til,
country papers oi New York su,
oil. Set moui's health only is IA III,
way. This leaves his candidacy III
| pretty much the same tiX as that ct
MIR. IIlden. AT one time III, al
another out. No man would mukr {,
better President lilan Gov. ST, noul
and "hclher he is Il candidate or no,
docs not malerall, affect ihe cal.
vasS the same culInOL hc said of MI
| Illden who seems perfectly Iynu,aiI,
oi his mental amt PIN, sI.ul d,icc;
We trust The ruunUr Is tue. In thai
case the strength oi Mr.. lsa,ur,. VII
hc sufficiently Increased TO make h,>
| nomination sue Ut Cincinnati
AoouJ Senator Bay ard more ,l.un any
other man the affections Of the peuul,
cluster a;d The huprs oi The cuun,r,
center. Ills nomination, We think
is u necessity.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1880-06-18
A History

MIR. Gai fields secret lille is helm.
written III iull, and When lhe iccui Il
is completed, The Republican cantl-
date will DC found TO he one Of The
most unbIushing criminals tins cuun-
try affords. Thus far there has been
no dishonest transaction in Congress
since the war in which Mr.. Garfield
is not concerned more or less.
Wherever money was Intended to hc
dishonesty made, the record connec 5
lie Republican candidate with II.
lie was one in the Credit Nj hi icr
ring which swindled the Government.
The Pacific RAILROAD tlunttl.ultlers and
Stockholders out Of unhnow sums of
money. He engineered the Sanhorn
and unyne swintllc which swallowed
up millions OF duilors, large share
Of which found its way to Mr.. Gar
acld's pocket. He WAS The prime
mover III tile passage OF the hack
salary steal bill which increased The
pay of members of Congress aud
government officials AMI then made
it retroactive for TWO years, by which
large sums Of money were paid into
the hands OF persons who never earn
cd it. O.! course Garfield grabbed
his. Tie DrGol,c cr contract fraud
was scheme of his fertile brain
wher.b .by half million dollars was
gohh.rd up in Il few months. With
this rcc"ld, apparently well suhslnull.
ted, before the COUNT, how can liu
Republican, ticket succeed with Mr..
Garfield IT lis head. Surely honest
Republicans do noL mean To place in
the White House man who stand,
convicted of stealing by his own ad
mission and who wears the stigma 0.
perjury over his own signature.