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Surgeon White and private Adams, tive
carpet knights belonging toiAe City Troop
Philaaslphia, quarrelsd about lady, and
on Saturday last fought % duel. The
affair was clothed about With the usual
mystery, and all the arrangements and pre-
liminaries were in keeping with the digui-
y aud importance Of such encounters.
The principals, seconds, surgeons aud in
vited guests, 10 close carriages, drove to
the depot in Philadelphia, took the cars to
Wilmington aud lhenee proceeded in car
riages again to spot where Delaeare,
Pennsylvania aud Maryland unite. This
spot was chosen IN order to cast doubt upon
the location Of the field Of honor, in order
eludc arrest, as it would be difficult 70 tell
which State had suffered az infrae,ion Of
her laws The principal baggage Of the
parties seems 10 have been champagne,
which suffered severely on the route to the
CORY field. Arrived at the spot, aud all
preparations completed, the principals were
stationed twenty PAGES part and each
given a regulation pistol. At the word,
both men fred, one above the other head,
and the other missed his antagonist This
healed the wounded honor Of Surgeon
White, aud the warriors shook hands,
drank some mOre ehampagneand returned
home.
We have no special objections TO daels,
when men 50 elect to settle difficulties by
that mode, but We do object to people pFac
ticing fraud upon the reading public
The daily press bad from half to col
umn on this wonderful duel, all the facts
for which were furnished by the parties to
the affair, aud no doubt eOlOred somewhat,
in order to bring cut fully the daring and
bravery of the chivalrOus principals
To disin,erested parties, the idea pre-
walls that there was more champagne than
powder mixed With the affair, and the ac-
couais read more ike a champagne picnic
than a hostile meeting Sixty feet apart
was too great distance for shaky nerves
to do much execution, aud Il the truth we're
told it would probably appear that the
balls were very small and the charges Of
powder very light.
Its hoped that the Delaware authorities
may take cOsnizanee of the affair aud iai
tate both parties iato the histories Of the
whipping post, not for fighting duel, but
for praetieing fraud.
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Mr. Tildsus Early Death Predicted.

The friends and admirers Of Dir. Samuel
J. Tildsn viii be sorry to learn that be
viii not survive long. The announcement
is made By Geuera. Merritt, collector Of
casioms 1t New York. Il will be remem-
berad that during the campaign Of 1876 it
was frequently announced that Dir. Til
den : health was prcearioas The report
vas circulated by the Republicans, for the
purpose q iujurins bis chances Of success,
and this last report IS from Republican
source. also. Mr. Tilden seems 10 be The
Only DemoeFas the Republicans fear, and
Il they can get rid Of him BY predicting
his carly death, they viii BE- Only too glad
Mr. TIldsa, hoseveT. : not approaching
dissolution any faster than other mortsis.
He Is IS healthy nos Is be has been fol
some ysars past, aad Just how i've be is
the Rspuklisans well know, hence then
desire 10 KIN him o. paper
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-04-17

CnlNcE ron TWESTY-FlyE BoYs.-Tbere
will be a competitive examination at Annsp-
oils in September for the appointment OF
twenty FIVE cadet engineers 10 the Naval
Academy Candidates must be between six
teen aud twenty years old. and they will be
examined in algebra, geometry, philosophy,
geography, grammar and arithmetic, The
successful candidates will for four years re.
ceiye salary OF $500, after which, on gradn-
alton, they will receive 500, The rank is
equivalent TO that OF cadet midshipmen. No
COngressman's nomination OF Influence is
required in this case, as the appointments are
no, regulated by congressional districts, but
are open 10 all corners Tho engineer corps
being the scientific branch Of the navy, the
department invites the best youthful talent in
all the states, 50 tia, here Is an excelleu,
chasce fog Maryland boys 10 secure an hon.
orable and useful profession, aud have their
expenses paid while learning H. Appliea.
iions should be made by wrtng to the Sec.
retary Of the Navy.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-04-17

Eight newspapers il the United States claim
70 be over one kandfed years old. Below are
the names, and the dates when established
annapolis. Nd, Maryland Gazette, HAS.
Portsmouth,, N. H., Gdsstts, 1853.
Newport, r. J., Mercury, 1853
New London, Conn, Gazette, i76s.
Hartford, Conn, Courani, l7Gf.
New Haven, Conn., Journal. 1861.
Salem, Mas, Gazette, I7gs.
Worcester, Mass. STy, i7T0
This Adrgisad Gazette has complete files
70 prove n alsim % bs the oldest paper,
which seems nov 70 be generally SLOWED
There ers bound copies Of tie N9fyiagd
Gazette u ths State Library, commencing
With Volume one, datpd JsaaaFy iTss. The
Aa15iaed Castle IS tho Oldest paper psblIsh-
"a ID tie United States.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-04-17

The tax levy in Baltimore city for the
next year Win be 81 81 on the 500. Last
year il mas $3.50: $3.50 ia 1873, and
SITS ia 1877. The rate Is the lowest for
ten years IsitpOssibIe that the reckless
b extravagant Democrats have reduced
the rate Of iaIatioag What viii the Re-
publieaas there hare for . ralIyisg cry at
he next eIeotiong
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polilloal NOES.

A Washington dispatch 10 the New forA
Tribune states that a Vermont Congressman
having volunteered 20 Senator Edmands it
head the delegation from that State 10 press
his nomination for the presidency, the Sena
tor responded BY saying that his only WISH
was that, II the Congressman did 80 as Del
I egalo, il shall be 70 make i known that ma
4 lEdmunds'sl name is not to be presented to
! the convention.
Ex-senator Matthew Hale, Of Albany Col.
I Eihon Allen, Of New York; Nj. Henry Ran
I dali Waite, aud Others, have sent out eirca'
/ lars calling for a convention OF t-third tern
aud anti machine Republicans, TO meet IN ths
I Delavan House, Albany, on "Wednesday the
I 2lsl mss. Il is understood that the conven'
ton will send delegates to 81. Louis.
Arrangements are being made for great
Democratic mass.meeling at Winchester, Va.
May 3. Senators Voorhees,, Vance and Gor-
don aud Representatives Blackburn and Cox
are amoag those asked to speak, and It Is an
nouneed that the speeches wall be upon ma
tional topics
Mr.. MurM Halslead, Of the Cincinnati
Commercial, SAYS that even 1ilden could carry
Ohio over Grant, and that the nomination OF
the ex-Prcsident would undoubtedly lose the
republicans two Cincinnati congressional dis.
trieis.
The New York Tri5uss says The most
notable feature Of the Connecticut Republican
Convention was the total absence Of Grant
element. Evidently that missing popular
demand for Grant is not in Connecticut.
Tbs suggestion that Grant should he given
a second place OH the Republican ticket will
hardly 70 down, The ex.PreSideni is an ele'
phant on the party's hands; il is hard to know
exactly what 10 do with him.
The charter election in Albany, n. y,
Tuesday, resulted in the reelection o. Mayor
Nolan and the whole Democratic ticket BY
large msjoriiies. Twenty FIVE or thirty wo'
men voted for school offices.
Hon. Thurlow Weed is out ia letter
against Grant The opposition to the third
term is rising ia the Republican ranks, but
the Grant managers claim that they have the
votes, which is about al that is necessary.
OF 70 delegates chosen in St. Louis 10 the
Republican state convention, go werein favor
OF Grant and the remainder for Blaine.
The democratic delegate elections in Texas
indicate Gen. Hancock us the iayorits aud
Senator Bsyard next
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NOTICE.

HAVING been appointed General Aeen,
II Of the Dug Hin Fire Insurance coasps.
~, ! have appointed the following local
agents Joseph Sharef, Francis Warner.
fhauael Weaiz and John Fasz Ny oiice
4 - Farmers Mechanics National BANK.
shsre can Be seen on Saturdays and Mon.
dayF. JOSEPH sHAEFFER,
up l1st General Agent.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-04-17

0serp, tie yoang nan wao aiiempsed the as
s4ssin41iou 81 Kias Also1so o. The ereiinz OF
Dec. "a, last year, By firing apon him viii a
deabie- LarEelled pistol - tie royal aaxr;see
conlziains ihs kiRg ard Qaeen wAs pasdnF
shresgh The cats Of the pai4ee, vas e2eeuss3
Of Madrid, April 1faS s q o'elock n the mora
ing AZ he tine q bis arrest. 0sers gave
kss age a. n Feera.
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The Missouri Republicans on Wednes-
day instructed the dirty delegates from
that ssate to The Chicago convention %
vote for Gnss. aaa The RepnbIieans Of
Ksutaeky "a The same day instructed tho
tsenty four delegates Of that S,ats 10 vote
fer Grant also. These make ] IS delegates
instructed Cor Gans, frOm ths following
States New Yosk 20, PenBsylsaaia IS,
Texas I6, Misscuri 50, and Kentaeky q.
Very few States have held conventions
yss, bat Of The delegates selected about
four fiths are instructed for Grant
The Iowa Republicans on Wednesday
instructed their twenty-five delegates to
support Blaiac.
The Massachusetts Republicans, on
Thursday. did not instruct their delegates,
but commended % their consideration
SeI.asof Edmnnds.
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NOTICE.


COMMISSIONS for the following named
- persons. appointed 10 gu the respective
oihees mentioned beloS, were fled in the Of,
bee Of the Clerk Of tie Circuit Court for Car
Fol eoaaty on the l5th day Of April. 1850,
and said persons are hereby notified that IN
less ihey quality within thirty days from the
above date, their places viii be deemed va.
cant;
JUSTICES OF THE PEACE.
Disirie, No. Henry Gal,, WIN. Fisher,
George Fair, James c. Davis
District No. 2-'Joba ?. FoSls,, Thomas
Upton.
l.is,Es' No. 81. Hsnry Eaipple, Richard
Dell, John Bargoou.
District No. 4-Wilham II. Stoeksaale.
Nathan Gorsnch, Azariah Oursler, John Bow
man.
District No. 5--ChAs. h. Pavoar. J. Frank
shlpley, j. X. keaFney, Samuel $. SpaldiaR.
Dlsinei No. 6--Samael Ii. HoaAeksr, "a.
cob p BaltoEer, Henry Mo,ier.
District No. 1--6as,Avas W. Crapsier, Ira
!: Grouse, Peter b. Nikesell, William j.
Miaen.
District No. s--John W. Abbott, Hanson
NJ. Drach.
District No. 9--Thomas u. Hackissham.
-. - DANHNl HAtAD T. AAltftOuf John
Elgen.
District No. l0--D. Calvin Warner.
District No. ll--Louis Diehlman, William
I. Smith, Ellsworth l.oyeall
District No. I2-Hiram Davis, Thomas
Jones.
OFFICERS OF REGISTRATION.
Disirie, No Charles 4. Waesehe.
. . 2-John X. Haines.
g q g-willam q. Hyers.
g 4--John Friek.
5--J. W. Steele.
. =" e-George Shower
7-seorse W. Matthews.
. s-IAmes w. Ham.
s-l.eWis &. Franklin.
. 8 l0-7Joha Shank.
:. il-Jesse Lambert.
4" % l2-John Hartsock
CORONER FOR CARROLL COUNTY.
John Swartzbaagh.
Test FRANK I. SHAW,
Clerk Circuit Court for Carroll eouu.y.
apr l7.4i
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-04-17

MutiI4sed coin sill not b redeemed or
received 1.-THE L. s Treasury. All clipped
Or punched coin should be refused when
offered in trade, As i i Of less than rs
original yalue and not a legal tender
The musihsion Of coin Is az offence pan.
ishabls BY law, and the possession Of such
coin Is prma fieit svidaues agaiast the
holder of il.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-04-17

While Magylauder arr going West aad
South, 70 better sheir fottoaes, Pennsylsa-
mass sad New Workers are eomisg into
Maryland, attracted BY eheap lands,
milder climate, and abundant market f.
ciiitias
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-04-17

A dispatch from Alfalfa. Ga, safs add.
sional adsieas from The Kpld kai4s il Nocoo.
ehse snlisy. Ca, show Ficbss rssuiis lhsn Be-.
fsre repcsed- A Sold naFxss uas laand 81
AoudAf weighing 40 pennyEeizhts. wishoat
Har q gravel Tso hands picked NJ 600
pennywewAfs IL 0oe day Tie fniaes are aGl
for ale Il sny prsee.
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CHAs. Il. FAVOUR, J. P.
LIST OF LETTERS

pEMAINING IN the Post oiliee, at wes,
III minister, Nd, April 10, 1885,
Benson, Mrs. Mollie Callen, J. 4.
Bankeri, A. S. Carroll, W. II.
Bankert, A. Miller, Rachel
BAamgardner, Sam. y. Miller, Jno. II.
Brown, Mss Deborah Ross, Jno. ".
Brown, Mrs, Sarah Z.
Person calling for letters in the above lis
will say they were advertised.
aplT A. u. HUBER, p. ~
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EsTRAY NOTICE.

State Of Maryland, Carroll County, b rh.
HEREBY certify that George LA
4 Hewon, Of Carroll CO., brought ~
before me, the subscriber, one Of lheess1zz3
Justices Of the Peace in and Tor said eoapiy,
this ninth day Of Apr'l, ia the year 1850, asa
stray, iresPassing upon bis iaciusnre, Blask
and W bite SOW, the head aad rump black;
short legs; marked on both ears; weighs
about two hundred pounds.
Given under my hand,
CHAS. K. FAVOUR, J. ?.
The oWaer Of said Sow will come forward,
prove property, ray charges, and tsks the
same assay. GEORGE HEWSON,
apl7'S, Near Gathers Siding, B&O.kR.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-04-17

The elections for members Of parliament
in England, IreIand and Scotland are
nearly an over. aud the result shows an
overthrow bf the conservative party which
has bad eoatsol Of siairs for about seven
years Only few more eoassisueDeIesar ar,
to vote. and the retsFns nos show . Lib,
eral majority Of sixty Other eleetiOui
siIl not materially change the strength q
the parties.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-04-17

~. Lanllar,i's horss wallsnssein kora o.
he hanesz IL he racs fcr he Nawmarket
haadicap Nesnessar sses nine Oder coufsst.
ansk Ths rucasd q Aneriesn rscers IL IA
Esd = sns ikat vs nssd sos be nshamea cf.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-04-17

A srcnes skaEn = Wflkam siresf. New
YORK. . SD u ts ~ sGrrea sssr fsund.
When ~ y mA1se1es s;xhf fsef Il cream
EsFsnee.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-04-17

= Esfdiax ua<alred 10 Georgia fe<snilf.
The sIi4lsteS pa a7gif yssiz Cd, H. srssn
4r3ssst7 frs aeA 4 { t-i 9s sixf5 Gre. SIZE nss
BIS 4 hA rfEe
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-04-17

The Democrats Of the House Of Repre-
scaiaiisos have secured an amendment 10
the army appropriation bill, providing that
none Of the funds appropriated shah be
used in placing the military at the polls
This IS ono Of the measures struggled for
at the extra session Of year ago, and
which Mr. Hayes vetoed. IL remains to
De seen whether he win again interposa
his authority to defeat the demand Of the
people for free aud aa,rammeled elections,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-04-17

Han. Arsenss Haze. q Bird zew1tss, Mass..
aTd n0w 81 ; tisif 10 B0eson, i ninslg -shsse.
and ) teliefea 70 b ihs l3sss * C6nxresss
l1ca
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-04-17
MULES FOR SALE.

|nNE pair Of velI.brokcn mediumn
~ ai1s Mules, years old, gusran- IN
teed 20 be sound aud gentle. Also 49,
1horse Huckster Wagon. complete, neariy
new. AZARlAH oURSLER,
ap 10 q CarroIllon, Nd.
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MONEY TO LOAN.

&E 0nA 70 loan on first Mortgage,
ROsOOO in sums Of two hundred
Or upwaFsls Apply 10
JOHN BERRY, Attorney N. Law,
ap 1o.sts Manchester, Nd.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-04-17

A singular feature OF the preseat industrial
condition OF the country is the fact that Hhile
the price OF iron has decreased the price Of
coal has eoaiinaed 10 advance. tits believed
that BY the Let Of Nay the wholesale rate Tor
broken coal al tidewaier, which was So last
September, will be 81, al advance Of TOO per
eeat la iron, On the other hand, there has
beSn decliae Of from IS to IS per ton from
the maximum Egure reached in February last
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-04-17

The staple Of all the political papers,
just now, IS argument, pro Il ega, on the
availability or uoavailability Of the several
candidates Of both parties for the Prcsi-
iency. Each one Of them has, within the
ranks Of hi. own party, his ASSISTANTS and
his defenders, aud the contest wakes hot
ter aud hotter as the time for tbs meeting
Of tia National Conventions draws higher
The more prominent journals literally
TEEN with this sort of reading, and the
merits and dement's Of each candidate are
set forth with a minu,eness and particu-
larity unsurpassed BY party journals in the
heat Of Presidential contest. We take
no part in this Kind Of warfare. Our can
didate shall be him who receives his party
endorsement a, Cincinnati, aud We would
not say wori now, which would be cal
enlatcd to weaken him then,
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Temperance Convention.

ME- regret 90 state that letter has beon
w received from Hon. Vim. Daniel, pres.
idenl Of he State temperance Alliance, STAT.
ing that unforeseen circumstances Will proven,
Hon Neal Dow from filling his engagement
70 address the Temperance Mass Convention
here today
a business meeting Of the convention win
be held commencing a. 10 O'Clock, 10 which
all interested arc invited.
II. W. DELL, President
Gas. II. Bausnsas, see'y. aprI7.Ii
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-04-17

Cor. Hamihons ero,ehet that be had
no power to sign bills after the adjourn
ment Of the Legislature was ia opposition
to the practice Of all bis predecessors.
against the Judgment Of the Attorney
General, aud Of many Of the best lawyers
Of the State. .adge Gary, Of The City
Court Of Baliimee, on Monday last, sas-
tanned the validity of law signed By a
Governor Eve days after the adjournment
Of the Legislature. The Governor iinally
abandoned his erOtcheiy notions upon the
subjee, and proceeded to sign tbs acts.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-04-17

ItiE County Commissioner of Carroll
\ county, will meet IL lhsif OlEiee. in West
minister, on the FfRsr MoxDAr oF MAY,
1850, Tor the Transaction Of business.
by order, JOSEPH A. wAEScHE,
epr 10 Clerk.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-04-17

The fruit crop around Petersburg, Va. has
been killed, aud vegetation greatly damaged
by the receni fros;s.
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Ttti
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-09-24
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER "a. 1880
r5trnruoN
For Both sexes-Cisv.

THE Misses Rogers English. French. and
j German yUung ladies chiiir-a. si5 et
38t!st foricry ufist iei SePien1te- ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-09-24
Eam Schools

ANNUAL SESSION (22d) of UNIVERSITY
n LAW SCHOOL begins October next Address ID. X
JAQU III, secretary, 25l broadway
COLUMBIA COLLEGE LAW SCHOOL.
~
nj GREAT ones st. York, Wednesday, the 9Th day
~ octorr next and continues until May a, 1881 The
course of study embraces collegiate yeaTA Tho degree
of of Laws conferred upon such ctuden
an fult
Fsr cat.ga uas address az Great Joae8st.,
TAkoDORE W. DWIGHT, W aTdan aka-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-09-24

CT. Johns SCHOOL.
~ Boarding Day School
~ -uop yofiS9 LADIES AND CHILDREN.
sTuDI0-lsngiish and German Kindergarten ScP-4''0
Depa''n'o os n and 23 WEST 32D-sI.
p.tween broadway and ofh-ave. SOW Iorso ,oen
,a,,n commeuces wednesday, september ~ lonV
Autumn Ier" nv TN kOpoKE IRVING. LID. Rector
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-09-24

A PROTESTANT SERVANTS BUREAU

~ lists . will usual lasge number % rat
German for al ctpictt4 liberal ar uge-
atN1fn moi. IllAE
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6elp Waaleo

ADVERTISEMENTS FOR THE NEW
N YORK TRIBUNE WILL az eECnIVED ar The
UPTOWN OFFICES. No l.23s broadway corner rsnty-
nrs-s. 30s West Iw niy-tnrlsl, Eixnt ave.
reentn A.. Union Inri-
ave cor Fortysevvn h-s at the HAELaa OFFICE 10.
l.DOt 2,ssi Thir,aye, one hundred
liar savings Bank B0ildng 10 M. ae
regular onice rates.
WAN ED.-Every where, BUYERS for territory.
w ami agents Tor Champion fon Heater 81 n,
saves q rue 2l0 heat ms al stoves large always
" repair. :. CURtiC1, south CRallesleu, OAia.
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IlIndlons DauIe5 ccrEales

DVERTISEMENTS FOR THE NEW-
~ JRK r .IBUN WILL BE RE- lEED ~ ~
UPTOW OTFiCl.S No. f.S.s- BrDadgag, % lhirty'
frsI-s: or HO~ V.st Twenty h.risJ l. ahfaa e..
No. sSs Ea., lrtrcnsr crier Uuio7 are 7sS mint
ave Or Fsrty-,eveufA-sC toe HAi L otFtCE- 20.
OOl and = s,' Tnirf ave. cor nuudre AN fsfr y
ionrtiis II item savings Blak Bnidns % y NJ az
ar off a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-09-24
IORRIs CLASSICAL INSTITUTE.

WI A boys family boarding school location n N'ni-
New Jersey thorough prep1iat,n oI .ol &c r,,i
school boys induced u Ike thor slns ~
400 AlarrrAfa xu u
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-09-24

TSUF MISSES MASON reopen their sc1Gol
L L. a. vaane Lad. es aud Children october l. Sos LeAns
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-09-24

"a ~ knds eoot eut fema serva1.s AMI use
fni girls ci country also uep aud cosri
wants large O.d jiShs-t PkDfG-IaS HOME
Al l.F house above lUfI-sL
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-08-28
NASHVILLE AMERICAN ON sTRAD-
nITNG


The Nashville American, of the
2Sth, opens long editorial with this
paragraph:
The assertion Of the McMinnville
New Era that there was no wrangle
among the boilers about positions, and
that tl.e movement meant Wilson for
governor and Savage for the senate,
moved NJ to refer the matter to the
Memphis LEDGER. We might also
have asked Wilson if he was running
as Savage elector for the state at large.
The LEDGER replies that it does not
propose to drag this question into the
senatorial race, and asks if the Amer
ican can say as much. Are We to
suppose that the LEDGER regards che
Straddling position as one most favor
able upon this question, and that it
has not yet learned the fate Of strad-
dlers upon questions Of profound and
vital interest?
We will see who is straddling. In
the course of this same article occur
red this sentence:
Representing the best interest of
the state and OF the people as we see
them, we would not ask any candidate
for the legislature how he will vote
for a senator. We are not willing to
imperil the interests Of the people. in
this contest for progress and prosper
ity, by dragging in the aspirations OF
any man.
This looks like a considerable
change of mind, and all in the same
article. The American here adopts
the position Of the LEDGER, and uses
almost the same language. We are glad
to see our contemporary taking such
high ground. The unfortunate division
in our party does not and should pot
involve the presidential, senatorial OF
congressional question. There will
be but one electoral ticket. Demo-
cratic nominees for congress will re-
ceive the solid vote Of the party, and
in nominating candidates for the legis-
lature we do not think it necessary to
ask the candidates whether they will
vets for high or a low tax man for
the Un;ted States senate. The state
debt question will not be before con-
e,raee