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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1880-04-08

J. g. KNIGHT, editor OF the La
Fayette County Democrat, who nm
der the Taylor administration held
the office of Superintendent OF Pub
lie Property at the Capitol, and who
now holds the position OF Assistant
Doorkeeper OF the House OF Repre-
sentatives at Washington, gives his
Wisconsin brethren the following
left-handed puff, which, considering
its source, is quite apt:
What the Wisconsin Democrats will do Is
question, but, Judging from the past, especially
last fall, they will probably de"'"re FOR tho
a, c!aration Of independence" isc 10 soino
dead carcass Of Bourbon Democracy, AMI vote
tor Qeacfai Jackson.
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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1880-04-08
IOWA COUNTY SCHOOLS.
SUPT. JONES REPORT TO THE SrATk
SUPERINTEN DENT.

On the whole, think the cause Of
education is advancing in the coun-
ty. This is shown more especially
ia the interest the teachers seem to
take ia their work, and the support
they are receiving from parents.
CT course, wages are not SO high as
in former years, but no lower than
other things in comparison, aud
there seems to be growing senu-
ment in favor of employing the best
teachers without regard TO wages.
am especially proud of our ineti-
tute, as | think it was the most sue
cesstul held in this county, both in
numbers and zoe interest felt IN tho
work, which sometimes amounted to
almost enthusiasm.
| think rs far US Iowa county Is
concerned, that our annual institute
does more toward arouslng an inter-
est IN the school, than any other one
thing. i'ot only teachers, but citi-
zens generally, look forward with
great deal OF interest to our annual
institute. During the institute held
at Dodgeville, the room was gcneY-
ally filed with persons that took no
active part 10 the exercises, and
were not directly connected with
the schools as teachers and officers.
In my regular visits, | can also see
plainly their good effect, in the
methods employed in teaching the
different branches. This is notice
able in those old tenchers who have
never had the benefit Of "normal
training" OF course, the attempt
TO adopt "normaI methods" Is not
always successful; bnt .he very
effort to adopt them has beneficial
influence on both teacher and school,
as ia the effort they obtain ideas
they did not have before.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1880-04-08

THE arrears of pensions brings a
great deal Of money into this coun-
ty. This time it is our old friend
Edwin Berry, of this town, who has
got the big staka. He has just re-
ceived something over 81 800, with
an increase to So per month
Richlund Center paper.
Golly! it paid him to be soldier
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-22
TIE CAUCUS LAST MIGHT.
Nomination of Gen. Gibson for The
Senate.
The BalIoting for Circuit Judges and
the Nominees.

The Democratic members Of the Legislature
aaaem bled Ia caucus last evening according to
adjournment, Hon Matt Cunningham In the
chair arc Hon. II. Dudenhefer acting as score
tarY.
After come discussion concerning the order
of bueiness, II was finally agreed to 20 into IN
election for nominee for Ree United States
Senate.
Two ballots we're taken. the first resulting az
follows:
Randall L. Gibson 81 John McIsnery .-... 30
Don CaTrey ..... Louis Texada $780,. 3
Scattering ..t',tttr.'+,-,.
A second ballot wus taken. with the following
result:
Randall L. Gibson 65 John McEnerv ~
Don Caffrey. ,... 1870. 7 Louis Texada
Total. -.t4...-4.+4 loR
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-22
THE DISTRESs IN IRELAND.
The Condition of Affairs In the Western
Districts Of Ireland
London Telegraph

tLond0n Telegraph.J
The first cabin into which went was a Mace
that an Englishman would think too bad for
his pig. Its floor, of earth and stones, reeked
with damp. and water even stood In the hol-
lows; the only furniture was few cups and
saucsrs, q stool or two, and az many tubs
and potts. In one corner a mass OF dirty
straw had evidently been used ma bed. and
on the wretched hearth smoked rather than
burned an apology for a fire. The man of
the house shoeless and eoatless. pale and
haggard sat idle upon q bag Of Indian
meal. beyond which his food resources did
not go, and through the gloom around tho
hearththere was no window to speak of
could be dimly made out one or two crouch
Ing female figures. | never saw anything In
the way of a home In civilized oountry-and
have aeen good deal-m ore appalling than
this. Yet here was the case of man renting
three acres OF land, and usually getting what
what he would be content TO call a living out
OF them. Now, alasl he and the thousands
Of others like him have reached the end of
their miserable last seasons crop, and be-
yand them but n little way lies starvation.
The half bag Of Indian meal was all the fam
lily had nothing more remaining upon which.
by sale or mortgage, money could be raised.
and to the question, "What will you do when
the meal gives ont2' came the despairing an
swer, The good lord only knows"
Not far from this was shown by my melan-
choly attendants Into an equally wretched
howell, where widow with seven young chill
dren was lighting the bitter battle of life, and
rapidly getting worsted In the struggle She
herself had gone out gathering what she
could Of stuff to make fire wherewlth to
cook the family dinner. consisting -oh, my
brothers Ia comfortable English homes of d
single eabbagel But tbs poor little children.
hall -elothed, thin and hollow-eyed, were there
TO plead with heartrending eloauence for aid.
Once more heard the old story. The land
had yieldt q nothing; no turf could be obtained
for fuel short of a journey al eight miles. and
the family had touched absolute restitution
Over the way, In another apologyfor dwell
ing place. found three poor women trying to
kindle n lire with damp beaustalks their only
crop. IN order to cook q dish OF Indian meal,
their only food
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-22

talked OF concert Of the Y. M. @. A. Society viii
take 81 CO this Thursday evening Mt The hall
Of the Young Mems Christian Association Il
ladies Of the association will serve an elegant
supper after the concert, which We expect will
be we'll natronized. Thirty young ladies will
wait on the tables.
PROF TRIPS HISTORIC poRTRA1TuREs.
Az may be seen by an advertisement Prof.
Tripp'4 course In this city will be delivered IN
the J. Nj. Y. A. Hall. 81 Camp strnat. on the
evenings of January 23, ~ 40 and February 0,
heginpine Mt o'clock The opening lecture gu
Friday evening. twenty third, ina,ant. will he
kapoh on III. from his birth ~ the Imperial
thrilling Paris revolutions Of February and
June. 1s4a "a wilt assed by the lecturer also n
historic rttroepeet antadaing the revolution
Of February and glance at the present poll
tiea situation ~ France.
large number Of our most distinguished
and cultured c'izans have already secured
family season tickets and the course promises
70 be gratifying success.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-22
.AMUSEME NTS.
Grand Onara House.

Les Braands IL one OF Otfenbachs first ope.
rettes, and like all the first works Of that ex-
centric musician il full Of pretty music most
extravagant ideas and anomalous situations
IL Il withal very amusing, and was fairly given
by the Maurice Grau Troupe last night
Mics Gresoiro sang tho role OF Fioretla quite
correctly ma a singer. but. IA we have before re-
marked of her. without amy of that entrain and
stesinvoitura which are essential TO the proper
Interpretation of The opera boufse. We would
almost be tempted to compare her to con-
science. who, everybody knows, has o still.
small voice. which. we are sorry 20 admit,
leaves the pubic cid. She Il good natured
r1a S Mav sne ~ y
well. .Qtfenbach's new song. which was intro
daced IN the second 4 I, md was deservedIy 40
full and pretty song that suits her voice we'll. We
disagree. however. with the public. who thun-
dered applause. and eucored her twice In her
Interpretation OF Ia Paloma," In the third ast
Il IL true that we have heard Aimee sing that
Spanish melody with such pointed intention
aud grace Of manner that perhaps our Judg-
ment has been married by comparison.
Mile Angelo makes quite a seductive FrdaoIet-
70. and Is becoming favorite with the public.
She sings we'll is pretty. graceful and intelli-
gent. and always en- scene.
Duplan as Reffo and Mezieres as dntoaio
were. as usual. very amusing.
tua and Mlle Esteva ant Mile Annette A. PIN
cess az Grenada and fdolphe dc Itdllddolid we're
charming. oapoul did some very good sing
and the carabiaiers were tremendous In their
chorus Touiours trcp tard."
The Grand Duphesse will be performed this
evening. instead or Barrie Bleue. At Angeles
benefit on Friday In FILE de Madame Angot
and the third net Of In Vie Parisienne are an
nounced, At the matinee. Saturday. LIE Petit
DUO will be given. aud for the farewa perform
apce Les Cloches de Bonneville will be played.
After this the Maurice Grau Troupe will go
to the French Opera House. where they will
give short season. AS previously announced.
ACADEMY OF MUSIC
Murphy had good audiences nj the matinee
yesterday and the performance last night. To-
night there Il change Of ptogramm me an
nouncat. Maum Gre" being billed for produce
ton. The play is a good one and will intro
duce Murphy in character In which he has
become famous. and will at the same time give
him an opportunity to sing several new songs
There should be large attendance.
ST. CHARLES THEATRE.
The Gilberts closed their engagement last
might and added quite sum to the fund for tho
relief Of the sufferers In Ireland. as the pro-
seeds Of the performance were donat d to 1t.
The famous magician Macallister will succeed
Ehe Giiberts and Will open on Sunday evening
next
Y. NJ. 9. A.
Our readers will bear In mind that the much
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-22
COY. .NRhn Va EnatY.
lNatchi tches Vtndicator January II

"
Among tho many names suggested for tho
high and responsible position of United States
Senator we beg leave to present to the public
and more particularly to our State Leglsa-
ture now IN session the h0nored name Of John
MCEnery. We disclaim In the outset any in
tenton Of rejecting dtsparagingly upon any
OF the other distinguished gentlemen who
have been mentioned as candidates for this
office. The biography of Gov. McEueiy for
the last ten years would be almost complete
history OF the Intense and agonzng struggle
OF the people of Louisiana for local self-gov-
eminent against the raving horde of plumber
ers and marauders under whose tyrannical
rule our beautiful land was being rendered as
waste as the mountain tops. Through this
long and severe ordeal he has never tllnched
but with q devotion Tivaling the early mar
tyrs has sacrificed himself and his dearest
interests without stint or reserve for the good
OF his State and people. Once fairly elected to
the Office OF Governor of his beloved State by
the free voice OF the people. he WAS ruthessly
counted ont by an INSCRIPTIONS Returning
Board of Radical partieans, and this wicked
outrage upon himself and his people was sus-
tanned by United States bayonets and the
whole force OF Federal authority. Poetic JUS
tice demands that orr Democratic Legisla-
tnre should right this monstrous wrong, and
vindicate the integrity Of Louisiana by ele-
waiting our martyr hero to the most honored
position In Its gift. The claims OF all other
of our public men to our lasting gratitude are
rs nothingcompared TO his. Should we now fail
to recognize them the old maxim regarding
the ingratitude of republics would be once
more sbamefully verified. Certain 1t Ia that
Ii his election were left TO the popular vote of
this section of the State he would sweep the
field by majority approaching unanimity
Let us hope that our Legislators will faith
fully represent the wishes of the people In
this most important crisis OF our political his
tory. With John McEnery in the National
Senate we would rest with an mistaken faith
that whatever peril might threaten us from
the vindctive spirit Of Radical politicians,
we would still have at least one sentinel on
guard whose fidelity Is beyond suspicion, and
whose courage and devotion are proof against
or intimidation.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-22
GOV. wILTZ.

To-day Gov l.. A. Wilz celebrates his thirty.
eighth anniversary. and we are happy to state
that his renewed health gives promise. as the
saying goes, OF many happy returns OF the
same He is now Governor OF the State OF
Louisiana By the free and fully expressed will
~ the people. and the hopes OF a regsnerated
State under new constitution are conferred In
him H. has never yet failed In bis promises,
and Louisiana surely may depend on him now.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-22
!. DRUM NJ Frs.
NEW ORLEANS. January ~. 1880.

NEW URGEANH JHhWHIy IV, 1890
To the Editor Of the Democrat.
VIII you have the kindness to inform uH
VIII Their one Powell" who stauds upon the
travelling agents who visit the city for the pur-
pose Of taking orders from our merchants for
future delivery. has the authority OF law: and II
60 does the amount collected go to assist our
tax burdened city2 by giving apawer you will
obliRe an old friend and MERCHANT.
Mr.. Poras. not Po,oeli. is In the employ Of
the Department Of Finance for the special pur-
pose of following up drummers. and Admins
traitor Isaacson declares him to be an efficient
and Trustworthy officer.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-22

M. Bertlllon, the French savant says that
the number OF suicides In France Is at the
rate OF 62S per million for widowers. 273 for
bachelors and $40 for married men. and that
offenses against the person are SO per cent,
and against property As per cent less on the
part Of married than unmarried men.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-22

sadeyed stranger In poor clothes stopped
o citizen On the street yesterday and said
Excuse me, but | understand Cincinnati Is
the largest tobacco market IN the world ls
my Information correctr' IT Is. sir replied
the citizen, an enthusiast on Cincinnatt's
greatness; lit is. decidedly. Last year our
receipts and shipments" "Ill not trouble
you for the statistics" said the sad-eyed man,
interrupting; Il am satisfied of the magni-
will make bold to ask YOU for a chew" The
citizen gave him his plug, and passed on
Cincinnati ENQUIRER
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-22

The good old professor Of certain depart
ment In the academy at West Point Is some
times absent-minded. Having occasion to
use the word centenarian he used the word
centurion. The cadets were afterward over
heard talking rs follows: Say, Billy, did you
notice the mistake Prof -- made to-day"
turion?" "Why, it's one of these things You
see on almanacs with bow aud arrows"
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-22
A OADEMICAL DEPARTMENT OF TIL
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA.

The second session opened on the first OF
last October and will close on the thirtieth Of
next June.
Terms-s9a quarter session. payable In I'D
vance.
FACULTY.
r. H. JESSE. graduate of University of VIr-
gtnia), Dean. and Professor of Latin and Eng
fish Literature.
J. L. CROSS. tgraduate Of Virginia Military
Instituted. Professor OF Mathematics aua Ma.
E. o. HARDING, M. A. tlate Fellow In Greek
In the Johns Hopkins University. Professor OF
Greek and the English Language.
NJ. p JULIAN. graduate OF the University of
France). Professor OF French Language and
Literature.
Fl. DEILER. graduate of the Royal Normal
College of Munieh). Professor of German Ian
guage and Literature.
R. B. MONTGOMERY. Professor OF Penman.
ship and commercial course.
ASSISTANTS. Prof. Alcee Fortier. Prof e.
L. Bemiss.
Nothing but French Is spoken In the French
lecture-room. In English Literature about 13o
pages will be read this session from each of the
principal writer's from Chaucer to Shali sspeare
Inclusive. There Is parallel course of Eng
lish History extending over the same period
Next session the course In Literature will begin
with Lord Bacon and end with Edmund Burke
For catalogue and further Information, nd.
dress r. Ii. JESSE. Dean. Office. corner Ra
rome and Com on streets. Business hours
from IL to IL every dav. de2a I'D
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1880-05-07

-L&st Friday eight men were
hanged At this rate what will become
q the bo> sted Republican MAJORITY
-AE1nf1 Constellation
John sherman didn't dare to take
his eyes Oh Ohio long enough TO enable
him 70 eat banquet in Boston John
has no confidence in those fences--1s-
ongo Tm<s-
1t Il little early for the South
ern outrage mill 20 begin grinding, but
the prospects Of famine this summer
have given the business sudden inn
pefnx Between now and November
the number Of inventions IL which the
Patent Once takes no cognizance viii
begin % swell -BrDokiyn Eagie-
They are hard % please. these
Republicans Last spring their souls
we're disquieted within them because
the Democrzts would talk about the bill
prohibiting the use Of troops II the
polls Nov they are filed with indig-
nation because the Democrats won't
talk shout r. Its > sd case Detroit
Frcs Pres
Ii y really very amusing TO read
Al the talk about Democratic aspirznts
for the Presidential nomination, and
ret Il i al well enough A certain
amount Of talk i required-it i indis-
pensab,e- The Democrzfic party !
simply required TO orZznize thoroughly
To get nd q factions and solidify.
Ths done. and victory = certain n
dam Sff< Sentinel
Mr.. Hayes has received . letter
from - soldier inclosing one hundred
and thirty dollars Tor the col1science fund
The sender says that during the var he
sole = horse from tie Government
sold him. and pocketed the proceeds
Since then he his joined the Methodist
Church and i prompted 20 make
ressisufi0n- Vow II Mr. Hayes viii
only take the hint perhaps Mr. 1ilden
will ct his alzxy amer all -Boton
Post
-n The Blaine papers IN the Wes'
hare been placed IN funny dilemma.
They have suddenly discovered that i
| the Okolona So1fk<r1 States articles,
which they have been reproducing BY
the yard trufhfuIly represent Southern
sentiment, the logical conclusion Is that
Grant ought 20 b nominated and not
Blaine. Who goes % suppcr-p1rties and
falls upon the necks of Southern Brig.
dier& ealing them his dariings and hi
4 daisies This accounts Cor thai com
parztive lctting-up on the Southern
STATES and Ie Mars S<nfin<l, which u q
prcsenr the most conspicuous featurv
q Western Republican journalism -
NJ n World
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1880-05-07

In his recent speech - Mansfield.
wherein he formally announced himself
- = candidate for President John
sherman did nos pretend % conceal the
magnitude q the results dependent on
the election next November. On the
contrary. he urged Il - N additional
reason for the Republicans 20 rally %
his standard Whist he said on this
topic i worthy Of the most serious
thought of al parties We quote his
words:
ne cu<srcn Tor the rccp'~ cf tn Tinted
s<nrrs u S.er<rrnfne = wnrther rkey viii 1Llp9
a. sssus ~ ssss 70 Drr.iss party q y ri,ss
IN co1rrcl - - k.<rutiyc and lus.scizl
hrznches % the GosernneuS. fnr the JuslictAl
br~n<e Ill folhs~ ne fate % sne kxeSnrise
~ Suprrme csurs a the Tnisei states.
wnE<h - been IL buLwzrk ~ equal rixnfs and
ess.. 49,, = s,.a< r = =, .a.i< rrssssrs
rerun- % - 20 plxre TIE DennDcrnric party IN
ccurrci - see Supr~rne Juf.etxl trihlnsi q
IL lznL rs . ~ t<c rt1f $1,000 ~ - cres-
Da<n-
This compliment 20 the Court WAS
uerited by is decision sustaining the
corsrirutionaliry u the Davenport Elec-
ton laws and by the votes Of Miller.
Scronx and Bradley On the Electoral
Commission. sustaining the frauds in
Louisiana and Florida
The reconstruction Of the Supreme
Court Is me Of the most important in
csfents 10 the Presidential contest IL
Is now partisan and bigoted beyond all
experience- We have seen / packed
. 10 reverse the most solemn Judgments.
in the interest Of great corporations
We have seen three II the Judges vio-
late their 0aths and outrage law ard
Justice 10 c0n<ummafe the f0uleSt crime
in American history This experience
shocked the country and has prepared
public opinion for even greater wrongs,
when denlaHied BY political necessity
Grant, or Sherman. or Blaine or any
other Republican would II elected
President. I'll every vacancy on this
bench with pnrtis1ns quite IS pro
nOunced A Miller. and as subservient
- Bradley or Harlan The court would
be . mere echo Of the Administration
A. An interpreter q the Constitution
and the laws. il has the power. and -
now organized il HIS the viii. 70 under
mine the principles upon which free
government rests. BY DEGREES in favor
Of cenrrzlizarion and Of overthr0wing
home rule in the States
The STEPS forward in this direction
have already startled AL rejecting
minds But let the third term be sue
cessful- and this advance viii be like
infant toddling compared with the
strides to despo<i<m that are certain q
fol.3w- The real question 70 be con
s;dcred q not whether one man or An.
other shall be put in the White House,
or whether the Democrats or the Re
publicans shall have the spoils TO dis
tribute but whether our institution
are to be preserved IN their integrity
N. r. SEn-
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1880-05-07

Total D<nncrafie majority in fifteen
Grant SKATES -..-- --.---....*-- A1.f1-
Thus il will be seen that General
Grant will be the nominee of IN insig-
nificant Republican minority. II also
demonstrates that although he will be
able 10 secure the nomination. he can
not Be elected II j. idle for the stall
wart managers 20 attempt the evasion
Of these facts. the figures are Of
fetal and cannot be subvert-
ed How then. we ask. II General
Grant TO be elecfed2 There is but
one conclusion is 70 be made the
President through gross frauds. viii
they Be allowed To accomplish their
purposes VIII the people submit 10
this proposed outraged We think not.
and further be II known that the Dem
ocrxfic candidate. II lawfully elected
mind what We say-.-iflG,rfnily eiccfeT'
-riH D. installed though forty thou
sand Grants and Camerons stand in the
way. Those sueet-scented scoundrels
who are serenely planning the capture
Of the White House by . coup 4 'eiat
by Grant. through technical claims.
may - well dispel the illusion for
there j. no power in the Republican
party which can effect Grants inangu-
ration unless ne be trrfriiy eisctsa- The
sfalwart m2nipulators Of ballot boxes
will discover when too late that il re-
quires something more than mere claim
Of victory 70 make that victory aPpar-
ent to the people II General Grant IS
honestly elected he will be peaceably
installed-not otherwise The tactics
OF 1876 cannot and will not be allowed
in 1880 The people are n earnest in
this matter. and will tolerate no dicta-
ton from the INSCRIPTIONS managers Of
the staIwHrt machine. who are ready
and willing TO accomplish their netan-
Gus purposes BY defying public opinion
/ Rock Island Argus