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Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-01-19
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KNoxvILLE, Jan. Is, 1881
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-01-19

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The National tribune., 1881-01-01
A Press Misunderstanding.

There are number Of newspapers published In
the United States which appear not to realize the
true status of an exsoder with regard to the debt
due him by this Government We say debt and
we mean debt, but the journals referred to co1tinu
ously hold out the idea that pension is qin. If
these newspapers will take the trouble to read dis
cussons and opinions on this subject emanatine
from some of our most eminent lawyers and states
men, living and dead, they will discover that these
noted citizens have uniformly regarded the obliga-
tion as in the nature OF contract having as ite
basis the payment of money. Let us copciselv
present the point The United States desires
from out Of her citizens to raise certain npm
Der OF soldiers and she designates certain
colonels, majors, and captains her attorneys 10
secure said troops These officers cause to be
printed certain propositions to the citizen a an in
ducement for him become soldier; that he shall
have specified enlisting; that If he is
wounded loses his health in the service he shall
be pensioned; that if he dies his widow and chill
dren shall be cared for, &c The Government says
in brief :" You do thus and so for me and will do
thus and SO for you The proposition is made to
the soldiers, and having faith that said promises
will be fulfilled he accepts it Is not here
clear contract, party agreeing to pay certain
valuable money considerations for the services of
another? A gift and an obligation carry with them
two distinct opposite IDEAS and it is absurd to
talk about So per month pension to soldier being
gift to say So per day is gift to harvester
in q wheatfeld.
The National tribune., 1881-01-01
The Equalization Bounty Bill.

The merits OF this bill recently reported in the
House of Representatives by Hon, John r.. Thomas,
of illinois, admit of no question. The very marrow
of its justice is contained in the following extract
from the argument of who though dead, yet
speaketh
The Government by three four bounty laws estab-
shed the principle of paying bountes the Of x0s
year. That is the starting point. wish to state dis
tinctly that the Government established tho principle Of
paying bountfes at the rate Of 500 year. $50 for ssS
months $i00 for gears and 500 for three years But
it turned out that owing the construction of laws
and the rules established by the War Department many
honorabp discharged soldiers did not rcescs their bounty
at all
AT the conclusion of his great speech on the sub
ject he uses this language:
Mr. President justice to the soldiers cannot always be
deferred. 1t must and will triumph some time. III it
does not come this Congress it will come at some other
$50 bonds 10-40 bonds It is founded on the same
principle of Justice 1t is obligation resting upon this
Nation ana if it takes $50 000 co., or $50 600 900,
make no difference 1t is debt this Nation honestly
and it ought to be paid In other words let the
bounty be equalized put a honoraby discharged sol
diers upon the basis pay them at the same rate.
The Justice of no dispute and that is all that
this bill consmplates. am for it, vote for it with all
my heart
These were the sentiments of OLIVER PERRr
MORTON the great war Governor of Indiana, to
whose memory the people of his State are about to
erect a monument at Indianapolis. Emnently does
he deserve it, for his devotion to his country, his
State and above all to the soldiers who rallied
round the flag. Who can overthrow the logic of
this statesman and patriot and who will hesitate to
follow where he would lead Who, when the vote
is taken on the bill win not say /" am for It,
uote for II ,cith all my heart"
The National tribune., 1881-01-01
The Blessing OF en- Old Soldier.

The following is of like tenor to very many letters
we receive: II tha k you for the kind work you
are doing for the soldiers Of our country, and may
tAs blesssd Lord bless you and yours"
The National tribune., 1881-01-01
The Red Wrapper.

Remember that the subscriptions Of all getting
their papers in the red wrapper haze expired Re
nep immediately, and get some soldier friends TO
Join with you at the same time. Again we say,
rene at oacs
The National tribune., 1881-01-01
Terre Haute Express,

This able and staunch friend OF our soldiers is at
land. 1t deserves the thanks of every soldier for
hs fearless advocacy of their rights.
The National tribune., 1881-01-01

We are glad to know that the committee is in ear
nest, and that they are determined to find out all
that can be ascertsined on which to base their re-
port to the House
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-01-13
''The Tree Shall be known
by Its Fruit"
MRS. j.. III.
Ladies' Physician.

DR.. j. M. Koontz and wife, sole
proprietors of the French cure for
women, and also other justly cele-
brated family medicines of their Town
compound, are still located in Mexico,
where they can be consulted in regard
to their medicines and diseases which
they are recommended for. The
French cure for woman is the only
remedy of the kind prepared and. sold
in America, and so lodged by
all ladies', who have given it a trial,
to be the only reliable remedy
on earth for all diseases peculiar to
the female organization. Prepared
and for sale only by them. Also
midwifery and chrome diseases OF
woman made a specially by Mrs. j.
VI. Koontz, who has had over IA years
experience in the practice of medl-
cine among the female sex. All per-
sons calling at the residence will get
an honest opinion in regard to their
case and for chronic diseases CAN
have treatment and medicine furnish
ed them containing full directions
and instructions for using at very
reasonable rates. All medicine guar
anteed to be entirely vegetable. For
consultation call at residence on
corner of Promenade and Washington
sts., in the DR.. Bourne property,
Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-01-13

o. P Ecton is a new subscriber to
the LEDGER.
B. f. Ireloar, of Huntsville, form
erly of Mexico, 'can't do without
the LEDGER.
B. f. Proctor, of Farber, comes to
the front with some of the needful.
j. r. Pollard gets credit for 81 so.
S. d. Ellis, of Young's Creek, now
reads the LEDGER.
Capt. w. H. House. of W~ellsville.
made US a ST.. so New Years call.
j. Ruse called New Years day and
got credit for $3.50.
L. Farrah, while in town New
Years day, called up and paid for
the LEDGER.
w. P. Singer is now happy. He
paid for the LEDGER New Years day.
J. G. Sanford, Of Concord, began
1881 Alright, by paying fol the LEDGER
a year in advance.
Deacon Dunbar now sends the
LEDGER to Miss Mary E. Thompson.
of Burbank, Ohio. A very nice New
Years present.
Riley Baker dropped in and made
a deposit with US. Riley is bound to
have the ne vs..
K. Cromwell, of Macon City, now
gets the ''great religious weekly"
i w. G. Armstrong is a new sub
scriber. He says that for some time
he has been saving up money to SUBJ
scribe for the LEDGER.
J +. Crockett is now on the roll
of honor, and is credited up to Jan.
1st, 1882.
The best Governor Missouri ever
had reads the LEDGER, and made US
a call New Years day.
w. H. Fisher, of Santa Fe, paid
US for the LEDGER Saturday.
Myron A. Corner, of Worcester,
gets credit for $3.50.
W. w. Fry knows how to keeF,
peace in the. family, and subscribes
for the ''great rel' g,ous weekly"
w. T. Parks, Of Centralia, called
New Years day, and Pa:i for the
LEDGER. "Could not think of part
ing with it,"
James Hisey furnishes the "where-
wlth'-to sleigh ride for three.
fourths of an hour.
I. B. Buckner, Jan. l, 1882, is
the way it reads. Tom is always
prompt in business matters.
:. Billy West, who is at Eureks
Springs, Ark, sends the s'stuf'' fol
! a year.
d. B. Mcclure, one of Audrain'l
most substantial farmers, and an ole
patron, made Us a $3.50 call las
week.
Sam'l Kaylor, of WellsvilIe, leave
his $3.50, and says: Il would a
soon think of going without sleep a
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-01-13
Pianos aud Organs.

j. NJ. Mcdonald, of Mexico, is
agent for the world renowned Chick
ering, celebrated Decker Bros, un-
excelled Mathushek, Story & Camp,
Hains Bros, and Ficher pianos. The
~matchless Estey and Story & Camp
organs. Pianos lower than the lowest.
Terms to suit. Send for catalogue.
21-tf j. M. MCDONALD,
Mexico. Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-01-13

If you want to buy, sell or rent
land. conter with j. w. Daniel, who,
by personal observation, knows most
every turn, crook, and cross road in
Audrain county. Law and Insurance
office, north side public square, Mex.
leo, Mo. 42-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-01-13

st. Louis fair.-20 new houses In
erection. in the city.-Connty cam
vass opened.
SECoSD WEEK.-Mrs. NJ. E. Pill
cher died.-Bad news from Ohio and
Indiana.-An attempt made to black
mail DR.. McMenamy.-The Ellington
seduction case compromised by mar
riage.-Dr. Film. and Miss Wilson
married.-Miss Maggie Backner mar
rled.-Republicans ratify the Ohio
and Indiana elections.-Wizard Oil
company struck town.-Df. Plpino
opened an office.
FIRST WEEK.-John keIeher run
over and killed by cars.-Miss Bob
bit gave a reading.-Theo. Garrett
and Miss Fannie McCue were mar
ried.-Daily Herald died an easy
death.-Judicial contest waxed warm.
FOURTH WEEK.-Hon. M. Oliver
moved to Mexico.-Sims made a cell
ebrated campaign speech, reported
by the LEDGER.-Everybody cleo
observation-disclosures Ribble returned
from Colorado.
NOVEMBER.
FIRST
back party dies.-Frank Lane dis
charged from jail.-Capt. Currie sold
his farm.-Hancock's majority LAZY
in this county.-Gill & Garrett es-
teblish a barbed wire factory in Mex
ico.-Miss Mary Carroll lef, for Bos-
ton.-Repuhlicans have big ratifica-
ton over National result.
Gratis bore their honors easy.
SECOND Observation-Disclosures re-
turn from Salt creek.-Mrs. w. l..
Corner sent US a Garfield hen to
take the place of u badly de-
molished Hancock rooster.-Lyman
Fetter removed his store to Ringo
building.-Our county officers re.
ceive their commissions.
THIRD WEEK.-Military company
proposed.-A. S. Houston married.
W. W. Fry and Miss Bourne mar.
rled.-G. W. Carroll establishes q
broom factory.
FOURTH WEEK.-Murphy meeting
day OBJ.
served.-Frank Brown appointed
Capt. M%cIntyre's deputy Addition
to public school completed.-Cele
brated fire limit COW ordinance
passed.-Sherif Woodward sworn in
John Beatty killed by run away
team.-Sheriff Glascock died.,
McDearmon and Miss Gibbs mar
RED John Field and Miss French
married.
DECEMBER.
FIRST WEEK.-Funeral of ex.sher
if Glascock.--Militsry company
diei.-Logan Mundy very sick
Mrs. Runner died.-Jno. A. Brook.
sold his grocery to Mr.. Paul.-Pfof
Akers lectured in Mexico.
SECOND WEEK Mr.. and Mrs. j
H. Hardin have silver wedding
Miss Craddock and Walker Scar
married.-Fire limit COW ordinance
repealed Miss Minnie RUSSELL reat
in Mexico.-Holiday trade opened.
THIRD WEEK.-Hon. NJ. Olive
and T. B. Buckner form a law part
nership.-Same officers reelected b
Fair Assn. August 80, 1881, set 70
next fair.-Sunday schools mad
preparations for Christmas trees
Literary society of public school CAV
a first-class entertainment. Mis-
Fannie Hardin and Ralph Talbo
married.-Dr. j. 5. Potts returne,
from Europe.
FOURTH WEEK.-White Christmas
-TucE, Morris shot IN the head nc
dangerous.-Grand bal-masqne 8
Ringo House.-Young people pre-
pare for New Year calling.-Silve
wedding of Mr.. and Mrs. E. J. Gibbs
-Watch-n;ght services at NJ. +
Church, South.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-01-13
Cheap! cheap!!

Cheap! Cheap!!
You can find at Frost's grocery,
next door to Post. office, 9 lot Of
candy toys, which will be sold cheap,
and q. fine assortment Of candies of
all kinds, California grapes, figs,
raisins, nuts, &c. Highest market
price in cash paid for game:
Powder, SHOT, lead aud caps for
sale.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-01-13

Laddonia Lumber
Moore & Kennen of Laddonia, keep
a complete stock of lumber, and guar
antee that no lumber yard in Audrain
county al undersell them. Give
them a call. 23-tf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-01-13

1t will be money in your pocket to;
buy your clothing Of the old reliable
clothing house Of /. Frank. 27-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-01-13
This Must BE Sold.

ThIS Muof Be Sold.
Anyone intending to ~purclase at
this season an organ. and will call ut
once at L. B. Fetter's jewelry store,
will secure an instrument cheap.
36-u j. NJ. MCDONALD.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-01-13
BENEFIT FOR ALL!

The bottom is knocked out
of high prices! JOE & VIC
BARTH, of the Golden Eagle
Clothing House, proclaim that
their whole stock Of goods for
the next thirty days is marked
down lower than ever. They
believe in "Quick Sales and
Small Profits" Call and see
for yourself. cBNO trouble to
show goods. 36.tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-01-13

DR.. w. c. Pipino, physician and
surgeon. Ohice-over Llewellyn's
drug store. 26-tf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-01-13

This Must Be Sold.
Anyone intending to purchase at
this season an organ, and will call at
once at l.. B. Fetter's jewelry store,
will secure an instrument cheap.
3S-tt J.. NJ. MCDONALD.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-01-13

DR.. French can now be found at
the Ringo House, at night, instead of
his residence. 36-4t.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-01-13

Ringo & Clark have a frst-class
livery stable, and keep the best livery
horses In the city. They have gentle
Lorses for ladies' to drive. Prompt
attention given to customers. 24-tf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-01-13
This Must He solA.

Anyone intending to purchase sAt
this season an organ, and will call at
once at L. B. Fettsrsss jewelry store,
will secure an instrument cheap.
38-tf ]. n. McDoNAIn.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-01-13
THE MARKETS.
MEXICO MARKET REPORT
ERECT WEEKLY By
BARNES & WINEGARD,

ALL KINDS OF GROCERIES,
Flour. Field and Garden Seeds, Salt. Corn, Oats.
. &C., &c. Everything in our line complete and
guaranteed just as represented. Goods deliv-
cred free in corporation. Prices low as the
quality OF goods will permit. Call and see.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-01-13

Bargains at Mitchell's Shoe Store
this week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-01-13

Bargains at Michele Shoe Store
tiis week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-01-13
This Must BE Sold,

Bargains at Mitchell's Shoe Store
.hic weaE
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-01-13

0<HC
Regular examinations first Saturday
in each month. All wishing certifi-
'ates must attend these.
GEORGE D. BOWMAN.
County Commissioner.
22-li-April l., 1881,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-01-13

This Must he sold.
Anyone intending to purchase at
this season an organ, and will call at
once at L.. b. Fetter's jewellery store,
will secure an instrument cheap.
38-tf j. NJ. MCDONALD.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-01-13

Call at /. P. G. Taylor's manufac-
tory and examine the Centennial Bed
Spring before you buy. 20 tt.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-01-13
FIRM FRIENDS.

The Ledger Flourtshes Encouraged by
Old and New Friends---"Paid Ups''
Since Jan. l, 1881.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-01-13

Bargains at Mitchell's Shoe Store
ff,s, uoak
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-01-13
OCTOBER.

FIRST WEEK.-'.329'' rage strikes
hexico.-Large delegation left for
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-01-13
St, Louis Live Stock Market,

ST. LOUIS. January IL, 1881.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-01-13

convention.-D. Reddington and
Port Emmons dissolve partnership
Judge Forrist takes the stump tor
the Republican party.
SEPTEMBER.
FIRST WEEK.-Big barbecue al
New Hope school house.-Part Of
roof blown off Pollock's mill by wind
storm.-John X. Browns little
daughter fell into a we'll but was res
cued by her mother LED
GER gets new steam power press.
SECOND WEEK.-Audrain county
fair.--John Runkel's house burglar
ized.-Dan. Dudley's house burned.
Large number of people in town
every day this week.-Dr. j. S
Potts, of California. in Mexico
LEDGER issued fair daily.
TH1RpW EEK.-J. Il. Lakenan goe
into real estate buslnesS.-PuDil'
school opened.-W. H. Triplett re
turned from Colorado.
FOURTH WEEK.-Roads were worke'
all over the county.-John Filing
ton sued tor seducing Miss Chart
Baker.-Ben. DeIarnet killed. b
falling from Littleby railroad bridge
,l-Buckner's celebrated Haley lette
published.-Carter & Hisey's graf
elevator at Laddonia burned.-CoI
ored falr,-Sherif Giasoeck take
sick.
, OCTOBER.
) FIRST WEEK.-'.329" rage strike
| Nexico.-Large delegation left f
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1881-03-25

" CANE here with as proud a claim to re-
present that people (NirEinia) as you (Hu)
TO represent the people Of Georgia, won on
fields where / have fought with YOU and 9TH
er5 in the cause of my people and of that sec
ton III the late unhappy contest. That con
test, thank God, is over, and as one Of those
engaged IN it, and who has not here or else
where to make an apology for the part he
has taken in 1t, say am not here rs par
tiSan."
So said L. S. Senator VIM. Malone.
one day last week in his feeble attempts
10 parry the sledge-hammcr blows dealt
him by Ben. Hill, of Georgia for the
shameless sale of his vote 10 the Rppub-
licals in order TO enable them to organ
ize the Senate and control its commit
tees. a Democrat don't object to this
sort OF an alluSiOn to the war ard he
par, he took in it by all ex rebel. who,
however mistaken. honestly believed he
was right, but it always acted on the Re
publicans in the House when used bv a
Southern bTigadieT, like a red flag on a
bull in the Spanish arena The Repub-
licans have got over all that now, and
regard Malone as q prOdigal who ret urns
10 his fathers house to partake Of the
fatted calf in the shape OF certain Offices
for his friends in the Senate guaranteed
by the Republicans, and a rich share of
the Federal patronage in Virginia guar
Tanteed by Garfield. The Republican
party i'm the Senate is to-day absolutely
powerless without the vote of this high
priest of repudiatiOn I'll Virginia. And
yet that pa ty loudly pTates about the
SanCiity OF cont racts and of the solemn
obligation resting on State To see that
they are reiigiOuSiy complied with. Was
there ever such an exhibition of braZen
hypocrisy?
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1881-03-25

SOME MEN are born great, some
achieve greatness, Wholesome have great
ness thrust upon them. OF the last
named class Robert T. Lincoln promis-
e5 20 be q shining example. When Gar
field made him Secretary of War, at the
instance Of Logan. OF Illinois. his fitness
fOl the position. Judging from the Re
publican press. was made TO rest OB the
fact that he was q son of Abraham Lin
coin. His fitness must be shown by his
acts and by them alone, and cannot be
presumed from his paternity, for scores of
great men in all ages have been the
fathers Of blOcEheais. Il is now urged
III his behalf that Lincoln is Older than
Jefferson was when be wrote the Decla-
ration OF Independence, and older than
William Pitt when he became Prime
Minister Of England. \ good many
men have been appointed to high offices
IN this country and in England who
were older than Jefferson or Pitt at the
periods OF their lives referred to, but
neither the mantle of jefferson nor that
Of Pitt fell uu0a their shoulders for All
that. 1.-THE Republican papers stop pjas-
tering young Lincoln with their fulsOme
praise and let him severely alone, he
viii perhaps acquit himself creditably.
His Office is one that is not at all hard
to I'LL in time OF peace. for james NJ.
Porter, OF this State. a very able man.
whO was War Minister about one year
under President Tyler, once stated TO
the writer that the post was very easy
one 20 I'LL and didn't require any great
amount OF labor.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1881-03-25

IT appears from communication made
last week 10 the House at Harrisburg by
its CHIEF clerk. that each member is en-
titled under existing laws to tbirty-three
copies Of SmuH' 5 Legislative Hand
Book. - and that it requires sir thousand
tiy't hundred copies OF that book TO fill
the schedule. If 4 moIe shameless and
gigantic fraud than this was ever peTpe-
tTatet on the State treasury we would
like % hear OF It. And yet, Just as we
anticipated, the appetite of members for
tnis Hand Book grows by what it
feeds upUn, for Joint resolution Was Of
Tered In the House not iong since by n
Democratic member authorizing the
printing Of several thousand extra copies
for distribution. The member referred
% served during the session two years
ago. aud Of course carried aWav his
share Of the piundeT 1T that time in the
shape CT :hiTty-three copies of the book.
and although he has been, or will be,
loaded down with like instalment at
the present session. he Is still not salts
fed, but wants the State TO pile PeiiOn
upon Ossa by incurriug the expense Of
furnishing him and the rest of Hus''
with several thousand extra copies. It
is a most disgraceful business and has
been persistentIy praCLiCed for years. but
how men who know the distinction be-
tween stealing All Article they want and
the Old-fashiUned way of honestly pay
ing for jt, can consent to become parties
to the sWiEd!e, has always been to us a
profound mystery. Has no member of
the House the honesty and nerve to re-
sist TO the last ditch this shameless out
rage
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1881-03-25

To DOS CAMERON is given the credit
or lnfamy, rs the case may be. of lead
ing Billy Malone into the Republican
camp, aud thus enabling Arthur, the
Vice President, SO long as parties are
equally divided III the Senate. 20 control
by hi5 casting vO.e the fcte OF n0mina-
tiOns and of all legislation. No man
more competent than Cameron 10 en-
glneer such a job could be found ir all
the land. lie graduated i'm he school
kept By his illusiTious father, aud in
which the study Of such difficult and
complicated work was taught as a spe-
cialty. Dou was an apt scholar and soon
learned All The ropes, as conclusive evil
dence of which report was made to the
lower branch OF the Legislature in 1868
by select committee. Of which Hon.
Cyrus L. Pershing. then the member
from this county, was chairman, which
showed from the testimony taken by i
that night or two prior to the election
OF L. S Senator. in January of that
year, meeting took place at Cameron S
residence, in Harrisburg. at which were
present Simon, his father, lying on a he'd
either sick or feiguing TO be 50. Don
himself, John j. Patterson, a pupil of
the same school. and Dr. Boyer, the
Democratic member from Clearfield
county, ana that Boyer was then and
there offered 10y the trio, consisting OF
the two Camerons and their protege Pat
teTsOn, fifteen thousand dollars, or a
larger sum. in greenbacks, if he would
vote for CanerOn's father for Senator
ana against the Democratic candidate,
Charles r. Buckalew. For reasons not
necessary here to mention. the bargain
feI through and Buckalew was elected
Oy one vote. Who, therefore. knew bet.
Ter bow TO eonsummate corrupt bar
zain with AahoDe than an expert like
Cameron Z