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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1880-09-25
Some Scenes in Great Benin.

In May, 1888, Messrs Moffat and
Smith, surgeons on board merchant
schooner, went to the city of Great
Benin, wishing to open, or rather to re-
open, trade. The latter, a every
promising young man," died of dysen-
terry caught by being drenched with rain.
They were Mortified to see trench full
of bodies at which the UNDERGRADUATES
were Juggling, and "two corpses in a
sitting position" These victims had
probably been dispatched with a
formal message announcing the arrival
of strangers to the Kings father in Ghost
land. The same unpleasant spectacle
was offered August, 1862, when 1 visited
Benin, accompanied by Lieut.. Stokes,
of her Majesty's ship Bloodhound, and
DR.. Henry. In the tall, rank heritage,
on the right of the path leading into the
city, appeared the figure of a fine young
man, bare to the waist, with arms
extended and wrists fastened to a
scaffold framework of peeled wands,
poles and stakes planted behind him.
For a moment we thought that the
wretch might be alive; few steps
convinced US of our mistake. He had
been crucified after the African fashion,
seated on rough wooden stool, with a
white calico cloth yelling the lower
limbs. Between the ankles stood an
uncouth image of yellow clay, concerning
which the frightened natives who accom-
panied us would not speak. A rope of
lliano, in negro-English called a site
tie,' bound tight around the neck to q
stake behind, had been the immediate
cause of death. The features still showed
strangulation, and the sacrifice was so
fresh that, though the flies were there, the
turkey-buzzards had not found the ewes.
The blackness of the skin and the gen
eral appearance proved that the sufferer
was slave. No emotion whatever,
save holding the nose, was shown by
the crowds of Beninese, men and
women, who passed by; nor was there
any expression of astonishment when
| returned to sketch the victim-Capt.
Burton, IN The CormhtU Magazine.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1880-09-25
d NOT UNPLEASANT DISCORD.

SURE never yet two lovers lived,
Since first shone moon and sun,
Whose souls knew but single thought,
Whose fond hearts beat as one"
As nearly as do Ralph's and mine,
So many, many things
Delight us both. Our fav'rite fiow'rs
Are those that summer brings;
We read and love the self same books;
One poet we adore;
One song above all other songs
We practice DER and DER.
And yet upon one subject we
Must always disagree;
will not yield the slightest jot,
And just as firm is he.
1t Is which is the higher type
OF beauty, dark or fair. .s.
. The brown for me-" says Ralph, while
For blue and gold" declare.
And this discordant note we struck
The first week that we met,
And I've no doubt q score of years
viii find it sounding yet.
TITS strange; but then Ralph's very blonde,
And I-well, Pm brunette.
-Harper's Weekly.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1880-09-25

think them love-letters. And so. ner-
haps, in one sense, they were,'' she
would add, with smile of triumnb,
" since they led to Mary's marriage with
Philip, the happiest that ever was
PeterSO71'S MAGAZINE.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1880-09-25

"A dog will stick by man, no mat
ter how poor the man may have be-
come, and no matter if every body else
has forsaken him. But perhaps the dog
doesn't know any better.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1880-09-25
Mike O'Malley's Record.

THOUSANDS there are who know Mike
O'Malley, the oil-cloth peddler. Mike is
good, honest fellow, but he does loye
strong drink. Time and again has he
taken the pledge and time and again
has he broken it. Wednesday last Mike
got very much under the influence, and
while under it challenged all Fourth
Street to come and see him. Only one
man answered the call, and he was
police officer, who got the best of the
battle. When Mike was brought face
to face with Judge Denison yesterday
morning he had nothing to say. His
Honor asked the Clerk for a copy of
Mixes record, and it was furnished him.
Here it is:
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1880-09-25

His Honor looked at the record close
ly. He saw that Mike had never been
arrested in January. Mike explained
this fact by telling how on every New
Years Day he took the pledge and kept
it just as long as he could keep it. Just
as an experiment his Honor changed
Mikes punishment, assessing 800 fine
in the case. Poor Mike had not so much
money in the world, and so went to the
Workhouse with the rest.-iSt. Louis
Republican.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1880-09-25

1913, February 4, drunk on the streets. SO
1873, March l, drunk on the streets. 8
1878, March Ii, drunk on the streets. .... 3
1878, May 6, drunk on the streets. 3
1873, June 3, drunk on the streets. ... 3
1913, June q, drunk on the strects......... 3
lSlS, July 8, drunk on the streets........... 3
1878, August Z, drunk on the streets...... 8
lSlS, August p, drunk on the streets. ...... 3
1873, september 81, drunk on the streets..... 3
1878 December Is, drunk on the streets. $50. 8
1872 March I, drunk on the streets ...... 3
1879, July 81, drunk on the streets. .... 3
1873, August ), drunk on the street s........ 3
1879, August q. drunk on the streets. .... 8
1873, september Is, drunk on the streets... 3
1879, September %, drunk on the Streets. 3
1879, october IL, drunk on the streets. ....... 3
1879, October II, drunk on the streets. ...... 3
1873, November II, drunk on the streets. &c. 3
1850, March l, drunk on the streets........... 3
1880, May 81, drunk on the streets. ....... 3
1880. JulV "a drink on the streatS Q
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-28
Free of Cost.

DR., Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption, Coughs and Colds, Asthma,
Bronchitis, etc. is given away in trial
bottles free of cost to the afflicted. II
you have severe cough,-cold, Difficult
ty in breathing, hoarseness or any affec-
ton of the throat or lungs by all means
give this wonderful remedy trial.
AS You value yonr existence you can
not afford to let this opportunity pass
We could not afford, and would not
give this remedy away unless unless we
claim for it. Thousands of hopeless
cases have already been completely
cured by it There is no medicine in
the world that will cure one half the
cases that DR.. Kings New Discovery
will cure. For sale by G. Speidel.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-28
The 99silg Arsas,
RocxIsLAND............ILLrNoxs


A Washington correspondent of the
New York Herald commenting on the
action of the late New York Republican
convention says it is evident
THAT the New YorkHC onvention has
turned out no better than that at Harris
burg for the third termers. The vote on
instructing for the ex-President, as it has
been teiegraphed here. is In fact stronger
against the third term than that at Harris
burg in proportion to the number of dele
gates. 1t is remarked here in republican
circles that the anti-third term sentiment
gets stronger the more the third termers
push it, aud the opinion that it would be
highly imprudent for che party to renom~
mate the ex-President gathers strength.
At the same time. however, there is
a growing opinion that the third termers
are SO desperate that they will nominate
the ex-President even if defeat stares them
in the face
There can be no doubt that Grants
nomination is to be forced, 40 matter
whether the mass of the Republicans
want it or not, The managers of the
Grant movement are bold, aggressive and
unscrupulous. They are under the lead
ship of Don Cameron. a man used to crack
the party whip-a man who consuits no
one, de6es public opinion and will brook no
interference. Accustomed to exact i'm
plicit obedience to his mandates. he will
carry his point to any extreme, even
though he be convinced that. by 50 doing
defeat will be the outcome, Don Gamer
on is bold, unprincipled leader, without
one sentiment in common with the people
He has decreed that Grant shall be the
Republican nominee, and to that end will
labor no matter who oppose him.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-28
MEDICAL.
SANFORD'S
RADICAL CURE
- For ~
~ CATARRH -

After long struggle with Catasrh your RADICAL
CURE conquered. $1,000
Lewisburg, Pa.
have recommended 1t to quite number of my
friends all of whom have expressed to me their
high estimate Of It's value and good effects with
them. WIN. bOWEN,
as Pine St.. St. Louis
We have sold SaNroRDis RADICAL. CURE for seyd
eral years. and say candidly that never SOL
a similar preparation that gave such universal
isfaction. We have yet to learn OF the first COM
plant.
Washington, Ind.
No sooner did begin TO use it than my symp
toms changed. 1t cleared nay throat. it cleared my
tenn In way that nothing ever before given me
SAMUEL SPINNEY,
Meadow Vale, M. s.
The cure effected in my case by SAEFoRD's RAD
IoAL CURE was remarkable that ii seemed to
those who had suffered without relief from any of
the usual remedies that it could not be true.
therefore made affidavit TO 1t before Seth j. Thorn
IS, ESQ., Justice OF the Peace, Boston
GEORGE E. DINSMORE,
Druggist, Boston.
One of the best remedies for Catarrh, nay, the
best remedy we have found In life time of suffer
ing, is SAHFoRD's RADICAL CURE. 1t Is not I'M
pleasant to take through the nostrfls and there
comes with each bottle a small glass tube for use
in Inhalation 1t clears the head and throat so
thoroughly that, taken each morning on rising,
greeable hawking during the entire day, but an
Unprecedented c1earness of voice and respiratory
organs.-Rey- j. I'll. Wiggin, in Dorchester, Mass,
Beacon.
Price, with Improved Inhaler, Treatise, and Di-
rections, 81. Sold by all druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-28
e ees of Doctors,

The fee of doctors is an item that very
many persons are interested in just at
present. We believe the schedule for
visits is $500, which would tax a man
confined TO his bed for year, and in need
of a daily visit. over 81 900 year for
medical attendance alone! And one single
bottle of Hop Bitters taken in time would
save the $1,000 and all the years sick
mass Ed
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-28

IT Is SURPRISING to think how long the
public have submitted to useless drugging
by cathartics, which are all
more or less nauseous. At last, however
a reliable preparation has won it way to
public favor ION merits). called Lorjna,
as cure for Constipation, &C.. pleasant to
the taste, and suitable for all ages. Price,
so cents
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-28

Is THE GREAT CONNECTING LINK
Its main line runs from Chicago 10 Council
Bluffs, passing through Joliet. Ottawa, La Sale,
Geneseo Moline, Rock Island Davenport, West
Liberty, Iowa City, MarenRo, Brooklyn, Grinnell,
Dies Moines fthe capital of Iowa., Stuart Attain
tic, and Avoca: with branches from Bureau
tine, Washington. Fairfield, Eldon, Belknap.
Centreville, Princeton. Trenton. GalIatin, Came
ron. Leavenworth. Atchison, and Kansas City;
Washington TO Sigourney, Oskaloosa, and Knox
tonsport. independent, Eldon, Ottumwa, Eddy
vile, Oskaloosa. Pella, Monroe, and Des Moines;
Newton to Monroe; Dies Moines to Indianola and
Winterset; Atlantic to Lewis and Audubon; and
Avoca to Harlan. This is positively the only
Railroad, which owns, and operates a through
line from Chicago into the State of Kansas.
man Palace Cars attached, are run each way daily
between CHICAGO and PEORIA, KANSAS CITY,
COUNCIL BLUFFS, LEAvENwoRTH and ATCHI-
son. Through cars are also run between Miiwau-
kee and Kansas City. via the milwaukee and
Rock Island Short Line.'
The Great Rock Island" is magnificentIy
equipped Its road bed is simply perfect, and its
WHAT will please you most win be the pleasure
OF enjoying your meals, while passing over the
beautiful prairies of Illinois and Iowa. in one Of
our magnificent Dining Cars that accompany all
Through Express Trains. You get an entire
meal. good is served in any frst-class hotel,
for seventy-five cents.
Approaching the fact that a majority of the
people prefer separate apartments for different
purposes (and the immense passenger business
Of this line warranttng it,. we pleased to an
nouRce that this Company runs Pullman Palace
Sleeping Cars for sleeping purposes, and Palace
PULLMAN PALACE CARS are m
COUNCIL BLUFFS. KANSAS CITY.
all Ticket Agents an the United states
Fer Information mot obtafnable at I'D
a. KIM BAL
GenI superintendent.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-28
PRICE 25 CENTS.

All the virtues of Electricity and Healing Bal
SANS and Gums are to be found in COLLINS Vol
TAIo ELECTRIC PLAsTERs Be sure to get them.
Sold by all druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-28

TOLL GATE No. Beautiful colored d Picture
end Send stamp for package ABBEY. BuaIe,Ny.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-28

BETWEEN THE EAST e. THE WEST3
DtntTIq Cars for eating purposes only. One other
great feature of our Palace Cars is a SMOKING
SALOON where you can enjoy your HAvana"
Magnificent Iron Bridges span the Mississippi
and Missouri rivers at all points crossed BY TINS
line, and transfers are avoided at Council BLUFFS,
nectious being made in Union Depots.
THE PRINCIPAL r.. R. CONNECTIONS OF
THIS GREAT THROUGH LINE ARE AS
Al CHICAGO, with all diverging Hines for the
East and South.
AT ENGLEwoop. with the L. g. & Ms, and r..
AtWAsniNeToN HEIGHTS, with p, c. & st.
A. LA SALE, with III. Cent r. r.
PEORIA, wls- - =. q 4; T; ID. & T.; 1. b. &
At ROCK ISLAND, with Milwaukee Rock
Island Short Line" and Rock Isld s. PEG. Itds.
- AZ DAVENPORT, with the Davenport Division
Az WEST Liberty. with the b., C.R& NRR.
At GRTNNELI, with Central Iowa X. r..
At DIES MONIES, with ID. NJ a. h. ID. X. X.
AT COUNCIL bLUFFss with Union Pacific X. r.
At OMAHA, with Is. d Mo. X. II. II. in Neb.)
AT CoLUMBUG JUNCTION with B. C. X. d N. IL. X.
AT OTTUMwA. with Central Iowa r. X. W.,
A l. Sr IaH an 9th To P * kd War wab st.
Louis Pac.. and -. l., KeO. NV. r. Rds.
At CAMERON, with Ii. 81. J. II. r.
AZ ATCHIsoN, with Atch., Topeka Santa Fei
Al IEAvENwoRTH with Kan. Pac., and KAN
AtKAEs1s CITY. with all lines for the West
and Southwest
-TCHKS6N, and LEAWEM xFORTH.
Great Kock HaIand Route" are sold by
AZ home ticket Oaices address,
Il. ST. JOHN.
Gen1 Tiki. and PassRr ARt-,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-28
COLLINS
voL1AIc ELECTRIC
PLASTERS
Electricity with Healing Balsams the
Curative Marvel of the Age.

They are instantly soothing, healing, and siren
gthening. They begin their wonderful curative
action the moment they are applied. In the Ami
hilation of Pain and Inflammation, in the Vitaza-
ton of Weak, Paralyzed and Painful Nervous Parts
and Organs in the curing of Chronic Weaknesses
and Inf1ammatory Ailments and Diseases, IN the
Absorption of Poisons from the Blood through the
Pores and the Prevention of Fever and Ague, Liver
Complaints. Malarial and Contagious Diseases they
wonderful. Compared with them in instanta
neoue and positive curative action. the ordinary
porous or perforated plasters, the voltaic bands
and their appliances. liver belts and other costly
Contrivances sink into inslgnihcance.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-05-27
The Special Tax.
Editor Home journal:

Editor Home journal;
As there appears dissatisfaction on the
part of some rs TO our special tax law
by your permission We will explain, to
some extent, our motives, conditions,
&c Probably it was not the best for
us to do as much work as we did last
year, thereby bringing the corporation
in debt in the way Of scrip. The inten-
ton of the ordinance was, that tax-pay-
crs would do the work, or hire it done,
take the scrip and pay their taxes each
year until paid. We hoped, under the
law, to collect all back taxes. But in
stead of those that are in arrears coming
up and working out their taxes or en-
ploying some one to do it for them, the
most of the work was done by the coun-
try people, who owe no taxes, and the
men from whom We had no trouble i'll
getting the money for taxes bought up
the scrip to pay their taxes, and hence
it robbed US of available means. Now,
Mr.. Editor, We think our counsel is
about as competent to advise as VIM
chester can afford, and we consulted
them and acted accordingly. We tell
you, sir, this thing Of not paying debts
is mighty popular thing. However,
it may be desire on the part Of some
to.obtain votes by adv eating this poll
icy. Now, we hope we are not doing
any one injustice. 1t may be that we
have no legal right to pass laws; but it
appears to us that if we cannot be per-
mitted to pass laws for the best interest
Of our town, it would be better for the
people to vote down the corporation,
have the Legislature repeal the charter,
and let each individual take care of him
OF herself.
And if we continue the charter, let us
collect our taxes at least by the middle
Of the year for which they are assessed,
that we may have means to operate up
on. We contend it is no relief to put of
the payment of debts. We, under the
present law, cannot force the collection
of taxes for 1879 before October 1880,
and the taxes of 1880 before October,
1881. So, you see, our hands are tied,
and bridges need repairing, and other
work. We cannot purchase lumber,
pay for work, &C., without cent in the
treasury. Who will it hurt to relieve
the corporation Of debtY
J. L. BAUGH,
T. j. GAINES,
b. s. HENDERSON.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-05-27
That Criticism Again.

Editor Home journal:
Please hear us just little on this
subject.
In former number of the Journal
YOU made some remarks about Il criti-
cism in the Shelbyville Commercial on
the performance Of certain parties in a
concert lately given at Shelbyville
Those remarks have called forth a re-
ioinder from the Commercial, in which
the editor acknowledges to having
learned from private source that the
citizens of Winchester had taken sf-
Tense at his criticism, and yet he seems
surprised, if not indignant, that you
should find fault with his structures, and
persists in saying that he was right and
that he would do so again, gallantry to
the contrary Notwithstanding. Of
course there is nothing more to he said
on that side OF the subject.
But there is another side to the ques-
ton. You rondered whether the writer
of the criticism really knew what he was
talking about. He emphatically ans
wers you in the affirmative, and tells
you that he has not only heard Ben.
Marshall and other native musicians,
but that he has actually been to Nash
vile and heard somebody play there .
Now, as that settles the question of his
musical knowledge beyond all reasona-
bic doubt, we suggest that he shall,
henceforth and forever, he known as the
musical e,iitor of the Shelbyville Com
mercial.
We are content to leave the matter
here, for, while everybody here feel that
the criticism IN question was harsh, I'M
just and ungallant, yet it has fallen
Neutrality-suspicious. hurt, unless it be the
critic himself. SUBSCRIBER.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-05-27
From Belvidere.
BELvIDERE, Tenn, May :

BELvIDERE Tenn, May 81, 1880.
Editor Home Journal;
This season always finds our farmers
most busily engaged in cultivating their
crops, and getting ready for the harvest
which "drawcth truly near 1t is one
Of those anxious, working, pushing
times, when "both edges must cut"
The rust has done much damage to
the wheat crop. Late wheat will not
he worth much.
Several persons from this vicinity at
tended the Centennial, and were much
pleased.
Some sickness prevails. Within tn,
past week two deaths have occurred;
little child of Mr.. Mont Brazelton, o
this place, and a son of Mr.. Rainy Shas
teen, who lives about /! miles below
this place. |. d I.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-05-27

We find the following notice of the
death Of a former citizen of Winchester
in the Dallas Texas Daily Times, of
the 10th inst. The deceased was son
of Dick Sims, who died about twenty
years ago:
at is with pain that the Times re.
cords the death Yesterday morning Of
Mr.. l.. p. Sins, at the boarding house
Of Mrs. West, ON Ross avenue. We
knew him personally to be a most ex-
ccllent young man. just merging into
manhood, without money and amid
strangers, his death is indeed a sad one,
He vas inferred Yesterday afternoon, d
large number Of friends following his
remains to the grave. May the clods
resi- lightly over his corpse"
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-05-27
Der tst, 1879.

ADVANTAGES Location for health un-
surpassed and easy OF access from all parts OF
the State.
Young, earnest and able teachers in every
department.
Classical, Scientific ndlrrcgular courses OF
instruction.
Special advantages in Music, Vocal and
Instrumcntal,) Pcnman.hip Bookkeeping,
and Modern Languages.
Cheaper board and tuition combined with
superior school-room advantages.
AIMS Thorough and Symmetrical Cul-
turc OF Body, Mind and Heart; the watchword
being, A True Manhood and True Woman.
hood.
God places brothers and sisters in the same
family, and by placing boys and girls in the
same school, the boys are gentlcr and the girls
stronger while the morals and manners Of both
are purcr and better.
The instruction is given by teachers who
have warm hearts to welcome and willing
hands to help, and is thorough, careful and
complete.
The complaint so often urged that teachers
in Colleges are slaves to routine that they
blindly follow prcccdcnts, and never originate
or adopt new methods, can not be made against
Winchester Normal. She has fresh young
life, does not roll in the old ruts but is guided
by large and liberal ideas, while possessed Of
force OF will to carry them out,
The Scholastic Year comprises two terms,
each OF five months.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-05-27
From Decherd.
DEclIERD, Tenn, May -, lSSC

DEcuERD, Tenn, May u, 1880
Editor Home Journal
The late splendid rain seems to have
done great good to everything in the
vegetable line. The wheat crop is
coming out beyond the expectation.
The young corn is looking splcn-
did, and is now growing rapidly.
Dechcrd has been quite lively place
during the past two weeks, especially
about train time.
On last Tuesday, it having been pre-
viously reported that Gen. Joseph f.
Johnston would pass through Dechcrd,
on his way to Nashville, that day about
about five hundred people from all por-
tons of the county, and from Coffee and
Grundy counties, many Of them his old
soldiers, assembled on the depot plat
form to get a glimpse Of the distin-
tinguishcd hero. Dr. F. b. Sloan took
the freight train at hali.past II o'clock
that morning and went to Cowan 10
meet Gen. Johnston, and on their way
between Cowan and Dcchcrlt the Doctor
informed him that there would be sew
eral hundred people at Dechcrd to
see him and TO shake hands with him,
and among them about two hundred of
his old soldiers. Gen. Johnston mp
pearcd astonished, as no such honors
had been paid him since he left Wash
ington City. As soon as the train ar
rived, and Gen. Johnston stepped out
upon the platform, hundred hands
were ready to grasp his. The crowd
then surgcd and pressed toward
him to get glimpse, and to shake him
by the hand. Soon after he stepped
out upon the platform, it was announced
that the ladies, who were a little way
up the platform, wished to see him and
shake hands with him. lie made G
vigorous effort to press toward them,
but it was with difficulty, the crowd .ot
men thronged him So. Ne pressed up
the platform abol:a car length, when
the signal va given for the car 70
move. Gen. Johnston got ab1afl, and
amid the cheers from .hc vas: crowd,
took his departure. llumbcn Of 'in old
soldiers said they knew him at q glance,
though it had been sixtean or seventeen
years since they had seen him.
Mrs. Vic Embrey, widow of Willis s
Embrey, decd, died at her residence
near this place last Thursday Inoraing,
the Goth inst, # consumption. Mrs..