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Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-08-14
LETTER FROM IOWA.
BuRL1ScroS Iowa. August 4. L

BURLINGTON Iowa. August s. 1880.
EDITOR INTELLIGENcER:-It would do you
good to meet the two staunch democrats whom
1 have Just met here, who have. through SO
many hopeless years, kept the faith. One Of
them. Gen. a. G. Dodge, is u native Missourian,
was once minister to Spain. and remembers
many interesting matters in the early history Of
our state. For instance, when John Scott was
running for delegate from Missouri, then a
territory, he one day got q Republican contain
ing several charges against himself. He and the
elder Dodge Gather Of the ~general) at once rode
up from Ste. Genevieve to st. Louis, and, hitch
ing their horses to the rack, went to the Repub-
lican Office and demanded of Mr.. Charless the
names of the writers of the articles referred to.
During the alteration that ensued between Mr..
Scott and Charless, dodge kept his eye on
Charless' guns. which were conveniently near.
Charles finally gave the names. and Scott and
Dodge went to the tavern, got supper, wrote
out five challenges to duels with the writer's OF
the obnoxious articles. and laid down to pleas.
ant slumbers. The next morning before break
fast Dodge delivered them. Four OF the writer's
made satisfactory explanations, and by the in.
PREVENTION of mutual friends a duel was prevented
between Scott and the ffth, Lucas, whom
Eenton aiterward killed. Happy the day when
have SO generally done.
The other gentleman whom I met Is Hon.
Charles Mason. the cadet who graduated first in
the class in which Lee was second. This makes
it III necessary to say that he is a man ofsplendid
He has for some years turned his atten-
ton to finance, and of course his conversation
was OF great interest to me. exchanged nnan-
cial pamphlets with him, and have read hls
tbrao yrorIs with inforouf ord information Ea
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-08-14
THE CRADLE.

Born-In Choctaw county, Ala, July slst, to
the wife of Samuel Rufin, jr..-a boy.
In Dover township. Lafayette county.
Mo-, recently, to the vile of Mr.. N. 5. Davis
i boy.
- In DOter township, Lafayett county, Mo-,
recently, to the wife OF Mr.. John Wollerman-
itwins-girls, IA Uy4-ar 1tEsLi.E
Mo-, Aug 9Th, to the wife of Mr.. NJ. Helms-a
boy.
in Dover township, Lafayette county,
Mo, recently, to the wife of Mr.. John W.
Willis-a boy.
AT Chapel Hill. Lafayette county, MOI,
recently, to the wife of Dir. Terry johnson
~twIns-boys.
in Davis township, Lafayette county. Mo-,
August 6. to the wife Of MIR. Geo. j. Schooling
"A girl.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-08-14
ORDER OF SALE.

]. virtue oil an order made by the county
1Jcourt Of Lafayette county. in the state OF
Missouri, and At the August term of said court
and on the hrst day oil said term, il being the
Ind day OF August. 1850, I was appointed the
agent Tor said county. to sell the real estate
hereinafter described. and by virtue OF said ap-
pointment. ss Aforesaid, will, on
SATURDAY. SEPTEMBER 4ru, 1880.
before the court house door, in the CITY of Les.
ington, county and state aforesaid, between the
hours OF nine O'Clock, A. NJ. and five O'Clock.
the highest bidder, for cash in hand, ali the
right. title, interest, claim aud estate Of the
aforesaid Lafayette county in and to the follow
ing in the county Of Lafayette. and stuie of Mis-
souri,, to-wit: The southeast quarter OF
the southwe-t quarter of section sixteen (l6l.r
township iOrty-ninc a9). range twenty-five t.5jSt
containing orty (4O) acres, more or less.
Given under my hand this, the llth day Of
August, 1880.
GEORGE NJ. MoUNTJoY.
aukI4 County Avpnf-a
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-08-14
PUBLIC SALE.

THE undersigned, adm,nIstra- >xw-
/ tor of the estate OF COrbley MENM3
Hughes, deceased, will sell at &~
public auction, on the farm OF said --A
deceased, near Greenton. on
MONDAY, AUGUST 23D, 1850, =
the following personal property belonging TO
said estate. tO-wIt: Horses, 2 Mules, 3 Mares.
90 Sheep. 4 Cows and Calves. . Heiiers. l Bull,
and Il lot of one and two year old Cattle, 10 or
40 Hogs and ShOats. 1 Farm Wagon, l nearly
new Spring Wagon. l Reaper, / Mower, /
Walking Cultivator, Wheat Drill. Corn Shelter,
Harrows, Plows. aud a great many other Farm
ing Implements; 4 Stacks of Hay, 8 tons OF Hay
ia barn, so barrels oil Corn in crib. l lot of Oats,
about 50 Trees "f Apples. l sewing Machine,
Household and Kitchen Furniture, &c.
Terins:-l2 months time on all sums OF $40 or
upwards, purchaser giving bond and approved
security. with interest alter due at ten per cent.
until paid; less than $40. cash before removal OF
property. Sale will m u: 10 O'Clock.
JOHN w. HOLMAN,
RugI-2t Administrator
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-08-14

Hancock to Sherman, December, 1876:
Our regular army has little hold upon
the affections of the pc ople OF to-day,
and its superior officers should certainly,
as far as lies in their power, legally
and with righteous intent aim to defend
the right, which to US is the law, and
the institution which they represent. 1t
is a we'll meaning institution. and it
would be we'll if it should nave an OPP
portunity to be recognized as a bulwark
in support of the rights of the people
and of the law"
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-08-14

The st. Louis grain market was quo
as follows. last Thursday Wheat.
opened lower and advanced No. > red.
81 81 to 92c cash; 81 SO to 81 IL to 81
3 Sc August; 80 l-2 to SO , 4c Septem-
Der; 80 to SO Sac October; IS 8 s to soc
the year; No. 3 do. So l-2 to Sc l.2c;
4 do. S3c. Corn, easier 81 rs cash;
SO 7-S to 50 3 &c August; 81 ) 8 "a 8 lie
September; "a a. to "a 7-Sc October.
Oats, higher; % l-4c October. Rye,
higher "a l-2c bid.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-08-14

F%orty-three men gained admittance 10
the Jail at Athens. Ala, Saturday night,
and. after a vigorous fight. caught John
Bales, the wife murderer, and hung him
in the Jail yard. His death sentence had
Just been reversed the second time by
the supreme court. Four mobs had
previously tried to lynch him.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-08-14

Hancock to Sherman, December, 1876:
81 was not in favor of the military &C.
ton in South Carolina recently. and il
General Ruger had telegraphed to me.
or asked tor advice, 1 would have advis-
ed him not under any circumstances
to allow himself or his troops to deter
mine who were the lawful members OF
q state legislature
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-08-14

Hancock To Sherman, December. 1876:
1.-THE army is laboring under disad-
vantages and has been used unlawfully
at times IN the judgment of the people
I'm mine certainly. and we have lost
"a great deal of the kindly feeling which
the community at large once felt Tor us.
1t is time to stop and unload"
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-08-14

The "boys In blue" do not all like to
be bled for their patriotism. An old
I'D New Yorker, who was assessed Sl8,
sent back Secretary McPherson's circu-
lar the other day, declining t'to help
elect a man that was nominated by l. par
ty OF politicians that issued orders and
stationed pickets to prevent crippled
soldiers from entering the building
where the republican convention was in
session. and for the only reason that
they were supposed friends of General
Grant. You have got your man. now
elect him. My vote and influence in
the present campaign, and my money
also. shall be gwen In favor of General
w. S. Hancock" The fellow should be
incontinently kicked out of the public
service.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-08-14
STRAY NOTICE.

TAKEN up by w. E. Lane, living a.
Il in Higginsville, Dover township, Vim
posted before the undersigned Justice Nh.
of the peace oil Davis township, county and sat.
aforesaid. on the 23d day oil July. 1880. l stray
Horse, described rs follows. to-wii: A bay
horse, about Is hands high. about 10 years OLD.
whi.e snip on his nose. white on his left hind
foot. slightly hipped In his right hip. Appraised
TO S35: ~(auxl4l2l z. q. HUDSON. i z.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-08-14

Hon. Lewis B. Parsons, democratic
candidate for lieutenant governor of H.
linois, writes from Joliet to the national
committee 1--WE have now been IN
eight congressional districts and have
seen representative men from over fifty
counties. We find the universal tone
better than we expected or ventured TO
hope for. Never since 40 have we seen
the like of it, and then it was on the
other side. Everywhere there is hope,
enthusiasm and determination. No n
seems to doubt our ability to carry the
national ticket. and the feeling is becom-
ing general that we can elect our state
ticket, and we'll fight for it. The green
back democrats are falling into line
largely, while the republican green
hackers hold to the greenback party.
"a southern Illinois We shall not suffer
from that. Again, the young men are
largely coming TO u.s. mean those who
will cast their first vote this fall. Clubs
are rapidly forming in large numbers.
We have. present company excepted the
best state ticket possible. Judge Trum-
bull will have the united democratic
support; he has the profound respect of
all men for his great abilities and spot
less character. Many Greeley liberals,
who went back to the republican party,
as we'll as many other republicans, will
support him. All of the ticket is very
popular. We rely greatly upon a larger
vote than was cast in 1876. Our voting
then was scarcely less than
Ohlo's, yet we cast 10000 less than
that state. In 1872 Grants majority was
81 900. In 1876 Hayes had less than g
600 over all, and about 5000 only over
Cooper's vote was about H.
900. Two-thirds of that IS likely to come
to US. We think we a get out many
more than the republicans OF the votes
not out in 1876" These are brave
and they are earnest ones, too.
Judge Trumbull, the candidate for gov
ernor, once senator from that state, is a
man of indomltable energy, of great or
ganizing ability, a very effective stump
speaker, and an untiring worker. He
is gong from one congressional district
to another, with all the democratic can
didates for state offices and other prom
inent gentlemen, effecting a close and
organization to bring out the
|ull democratic vote, and to look after
The young mon, many Of whom. though
Of republican antecedents, are inclined
support the soldier statesman, Han
cock, for president,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-08-14

A fire at Hunters Point, New York.
Tuesday. destroyed a large quantity OF
lumber, many canal boats and a few
vessels. The flames extended over sew
eral acres OF territory, and at one time
threatened TO get beyond the control OF
the tiremen. but timely rains assisted in
their suppression. The loss is approxi-
mated at $500. 900.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-08-14

The national reunion of ex-soldiers
and sailors opened at Columbus, Ohio,
Tue-day. President Hayes and General
Sherman were IN attendance Wednes-
day. Gen. Hancock wrote a letter OF
regret at not being able to attend.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-08-14
The Tennessee state credit democrats

The Tennessee state credit democrats
nominated John v. Wright, a straight
out debt-paying democrat. candidate tor
governor. The repudlationists held a
meeting in which there were seventy
delegates. and nominated S. F. Wilson
candidate for governor. They are all
lor Hancock, of course.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-08-14

Gen Garfield met 4 number OF prom
inent republicans in ell. IN New
York, a few days ago. Mr.. Conkling
a conspicuous by his absence.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-08-14
Hancock to Sherman, December, 1876 !

Hancock to Sherman, December, 1876
THE superior officers of the army
are so regarded in such great crises. and
are held to such responsibility, especially
those at or near the head of it. that it is
necessary on such momentous occasions
to dare to determine for themselves what
is lawful and what is not lawful under
our SYSTEM"
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-08-14

Another agrarian outrage Is reported
in Ireland Mr.. Levin, Il justice OF the
peace, was fired at by unknown persons,
near Tuam. Three bullets struck him.
but, as be wore a coat OF mail, he was
unframed.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-08-14

N. Y. Mercury :-''The Nalad Queen.
was given as an opera lately in Kansas
City by amateurs to an auditorium filled
to its utmost capacity by the male per-
suasion. not a lady being present. The
printer had done the business by max
ing the programmes read. The Naked
Queen"
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-08-14

A steamer with 953 Mohammedan
pilgrims from Singapore, bound for
Siddah. a town in Arabia, sixty miles
from Mecca. toundered at sea. all but
twenty one of those on board gong
down with the ship.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-08-14

MIR. Hendricks opened the campaign
in Indiana. Thursday, with a rousing
speech at Marion, Grant county.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-08-14

Mr.. Conkling honored himself by
keeping out OF the Garfield crowd Thai
met in New York the other day.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-08-14

Big-Nosed George, n OF a band of
robbers who. W o years ago. attempted
to wreck Il Union Pacific railroad train.
and who altcrward shot and killed two
officers. is in custody at Rawiins, Wyo-
ming,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-08-14

Senator David Davis has written a let
ter TO a Washington gentleman, eN-
pressing his hope of Gen. Hancock's
election. which he thinks will terminate
~sectioualism and inaugurate administra-
tive reform. He speaks in the highest
terms of Gen. Hancock's administration
in Louisiana, and of bis letter of Decem-
Der 2. 1876. 10 Gen. Sherman.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-08-14

John Mcclure. a convict in the Cali
fornia penitentlary. serving out 4 long
term for murder, who, 4 short time ago,
killed q fellow-prisoner, was hanged
Friday. August s.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-08-14
FOR AAIE

100 HIGH-GRADE SHEEP; AND ALSO
1~O u number OF good Mich Cows AMI two
hne COtswOid Rams Tor sale ON my farm. 5 mi. 8
south OF Lexington.
aug7t2s JOS. IL SILVER
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-08-14

Hancock to Sherman, December, 1876:
THE whole matter OF the presidency
seems to me to be simple and to admit
of Q peaceful solution"
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-08-14

MI. Garfield, on his recent excursion,
furnished to his henchmen the keynote
of his campaIgn-pitched up to the
bloody shirt. It will not win against
such a man as Hancock.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-08-14

The Blenders were not the Benders
after all. The old man and m
who were arrested at Fremont, Nebras-
ka. were. upon being arraigned at o.
wego. Kansas, discharged as impostors
and not the BcnderS.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-08-14

The Kansas City Mail has enlarged.
coming to US now as a quarto. 1t is a
plucky, newsy paper. and shows evil
depces of prosperity.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-08-14

The radical lies about ~bull-dozing in
the south are we'll answered by the
thousands of negroes in Alabama. who
are enthusiastically iocking into the
Hancock clubs.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-08-14

When Nast's unfastidious stomach
cannot bear the Garfield dose, what must
be said OF the digestive organs of the di-
lettsnte Curtis
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-08-14

Pietro Balbo, the young Italian wife
murderer, was executed in the Tombs.
at New York, Friday, August 6.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-08-14

Chicago Times: - Negroes from
Kentucky are emigrating to Indiana.
and 1t is said that they are distributed
around where they'll do the republican
party most goods
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-08-14

3 Sir Hercules Robinson. present gov
ernor of New Zealand, will succeed Sir
Bartle Frere as governor OF the Cape OF
Good Hope.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-08-14

THE ALTAR.

Married-At Chapel Hill, Lafayette county,
Mo, July %, by Rev. s. N. Cobb. Mr.. NIT.
COBB and Miss FINE WAGGONER.
I'm Dover township. Lafayette county,
Mo, Aagest II, at the residence of Joseph b.
Shelby, ST., by Elder Geo. PlaItenburg, Mr.
JOHN B. DYSART and Mrs. ELLA SHELBY,
In Lexington, Lafayette county, Mo-,
August IL, by Elder G.. S. Lucas, DR.. RICH
ARD J. SPURR and Miss BETTE PAYNE
CIJRTIS- 4'
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-08-14

During the four years from July l,
1875. to June 80, 1879, the money trans.
actions OF the nav department amount
ed to $40 SAL 40.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-08-14

The republicans said that the demo-
cratic dissensIons in Alabama made that
state of great interest in its August cleo
ton. What do they think OF it now?
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-08-14

The crown solicitor of TipperaIy and
his two sons we're %murderously attacked
by disguised men a few days ago. One
OF the Sons was killed. and the other Sc
rlously wounded.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-08-14

The Vernon county democracy has
instructed its nominee for the legisla-
ture to vote tor Gen. Cockrell for SEN
afnp
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-08-14

Hancock to Sherman, December, 1876:
Jefferson inaugurated himself SIM
ply by taking the oath of Office. There
is no ether legal Inauguration in our
ovston -
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-08-14

A frame building with a brick lining.
containing 10000 pounds of bran, col
lapsed at Montreal, burying one man
and twelve boys in the ruins. One of
the latter was s%utfocated, and several
others were severely injured.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-08-14

Gen. Weaver asks his followers u dol
lar a head for the privilege OF support
ing him. Dear at halt the money.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-08-14
CONSTABLE.

We are authorized to announce JOHN ALLEN
PREWlTT As an Indt pendent candidate Tor
Constable of Lexington township, Lafayette
county. Missouri.
We are authorized to announce LEWIS W.
CHANSLOR as an Independent candidate for
Constable of Lexington township.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-08-14
FRANKLIN STREET!
Even a republican ORGAN WON'T stand

Even a republican organ won't stand
everything. The Springfield Republi-
can says:-'.It is q little late in the
day to be using The Fight for the
Unlon.' as The New York Times does,
for a headline v a letter on the po-
lItical situation in Pennsylvania. 1t
may remind people that the last fight
for the union in Pennsylvania was sew
enteen years ago, and was helped on by
a man named Hancock"
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-08-14

Mr.. Garfield went to the Chatauqua
camp meeting. Coltax was one OF the
orators there. The Chicago Times says.
regarding the coincidence :-"Schuyler
Colfax was a w%orshiper at ~Chautauqua,
but the Mentor pilgrims were careful to
give out in the dispatches that he was
not OF their party. This was hardly
christian, yet it may have been prudent"
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-08-14

Gov. Roberts, of Texas, was renoml-
mated at Dallas, Wednesday, on the first
ballot. receiving 4l4 out Of 53S votes.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-08-14

The federal grand jury at New York.
which has for some time been investigat-
ing the Seawanhaka disaster, has re-
turned indictments for m~anslaughter
against four government inspectors of
life-boats and boilers, and the captain
and engineer snd the owners of the
steamer. Among the proprietors ar
rested are S. l.. Nj. Barlow, E. ID. Nor.
gan, James Udell, and S. H. Townsend.
The presentment charges all these men
with criminal negligence and careless
ness. BE-
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-08-14

Gen. John Mcdonald has writ n book.
and his ancient cronies now say he is
unworthy OF credence because he is \
convicted thief. Eheui what 4 difference
Is made merely by the way in which
the stripes run IN Peep e's clothes.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-08-14

The fast railway train between Edin-
burg and London, known as the s.Flying
Scotsman" left the track, Tuesday, ow-
ing to the breaking OF an engine axle.
Two railway employees were killed, and
several passenger were slightly injured.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-08-14

: Vim. J. Martin has been sentenced to
death at Lebanon, Mo-, for the murder
OF George Meier. The execution Is set
for September "a.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-08-14

The Evening Chronicle, a newsy lit Q
two cent daily. reaches us from st.
Louis. 1t is we'll got up for its age, and
promises to improve as it grows older.
1t Is worth two cents now.
The Minnesota commissioner OF statis-
tics. Mr.. F. S. Christensen. places the
acreage OF wheat in that state this year
at . 793 325, and estimates the yield at
50. :339, $50.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-08-14

Hancock's letter of acceptance
.'The -bayonet is not a fit instrument
for collecting the votes of freeman"
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-08-14

The greenbackers OF the second DIS
trict in Maine have endorsed the demo-
cratic nominee tor congress. Hon. A. M.
Faran.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-08-14

Senator Eaton says that Hancock will
carry New York, Connecticut and New
Jersey as certainly as Kentucky.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-08-14

Col. Grierson reports several engage
ments with Victoria's Apaehes in the
vicinity of Snake springs. He killed
four or five savages and lost n soldier
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-08-14
The Census in Lafayette County.

We give below the figures Of the census in
Lafayette county for 1880, as fully rs they are
attai.able. Several of the books we have had
to add up. hurriedly. rs they were lel, incomplete
nv tho N m - utors.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-08-14

DR.. Tanner ended his fast at noon,
last Saturday, and has been feasting
ever since. nothing disagreeing with
him.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-08-14
Hancock to Sherman, December, 1876:

Hancock to Sherman, December, 1876:
1.-THE army should have nothing to do
with the selection or Inauguration OF
presidents. The people elect the presi-
dent. The congress declares in = joint
session who he is! We OF the army
have only to obey his mandates, and are
protected in so doing only so lar as they
may be lawful
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-08-14

The greenback party is falling to
pieces in Connecticut. The state organ
OF the party has come out for Hancock.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-08-14

Mast and the Harpers are at outs be
cause the former refuses to support Gar
field or to belrtt!e Hancock.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-08-14

The American bankers association
has been in session, this week. at Sara
tOga.