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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-24
.--,Inr Of stockholders.
SpftiaI gotifrs.
cord of Thanks

Earnest workers Of the First Pres6y-
The E1sa-,t 'lesire 10 return thanks to Miss
terian Gnil .,-.II Dr e. II Stone, Prof. Warth,
Beriss 5 B[sT and the swanston brothers for
ud at the f eaIsr iSsF as Maso gse
% the etSV Wassrs Iudden & Bates for use Of
Iemplg, ,.ss-s : P Hamilton, j B. Reedy,and
PIANO. 70 fSr donations to fancy and supper
others IA IA ~ he public generally for liberal
tsBies, anu " -"- feb24-1t
--r-1uaur
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-24
Fees 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 81, which would tax a man confined to
his bed for year, and in need of daily
visit, over 81 GOO year for medical attend
ance alone And one single bottle of Bop
Bitters taken in time would save the $1,000
and all the year,s siclEness.--Ed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-24
Ine Morning News ana the SaVan
nah Telephone Rxehanoe.

The MORNING NEWS Is connected with the
wires OF the Savannah Telephone Exchange
This agency can, therefore, be used sending
to the MORNING NEWS advertisements. orders
lof ice paper to be sent, news, information Of
any Elna' ard orders for work, at any hour
rom a. m. to IL p. m, free Of charge. This
= great convenience, and win be appreciated
oy the customers Of the MoRNING NEWS.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-24
Phantom HOP.

The phantom hop given at Armory Hall
last evening by an association OF YoanR
gentlemen was a very pleasant and credit
able affair, being chaperoned by number
of prominent matrons in our city. Inc
music was good and the dancing was niguIy
enioyed. The affair was 80 well con
Quoted that 1t will long be remembered Win
qualification by all who had the good Ior-
tune to be present.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-24
Notice.

L. reasons satisfactory to ourselves. we
..rs declined the Orchestral business at the
~ 80 far balance Of the season Our oppor-
- far attending other musical engage
- tain, en- arged, We therefore ask the
---.at-9nsye of q generous public. -..
Pat51l,A77 = SOLOMONSf ORCHESTRA.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-24
Tnntrai aaritStIoiis.

friends i and Sea sad q M e
=. Charles SamP's PEI az are respectfully in
aG On Hesru and NJ lA ffaseraI Of their youngest
W. to attend me Iuf from her late residence
ssid. LIfES- II limit nt- streets, THIS AFTERNOON
LssS-.t,I1ck
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-24
A Card of Thanks.

,,-. .,ta this method Of returning our sin
hanks TO the officers and members the
- Fire Department for their efficient
% .-5uous services in protecting our pro-
- a. the fire adjoining our establishment
yesterday lii'' l---9 SCHWARZ & ACOSTA.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-24

mis-. hail If the Youths Historical Society
III IS 1nau every Thursday evening, and pay
-.srabar5 sre Invite to call and make use OF
~ library of the Association
n order Of the President: ,
. NJ. d. HIR5CH,
sls,t- Librarian.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-24

The Rest and Cheapest Hair Dresss
ing.
II kills dandruf, allays irritation, and pro-
NOTES vigorous growth Of the Hair.
Burnett's Flavoring Extracts are inVaria-
bly, acknowledged the purest and best.
febl2 s, Tu, Th&wSw
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-24

Motifs Sparkling Cider, in barrels and
kegs, at Jas. McGrath & Co.'s.
nova tn, S&Tutf
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-24
River Report,

The height Of the river at Augusta at
p. m. Yesterday was ten feet two inches,
fall Of one foot one inch during the pre-
cedIng twenty-four hours.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-24

Neither the Captain nor COnsignee Of the
p-,ish steamer Mayo. j. A. Pollixfen, Mas
~ rilI be responsible for any debts contrac-
T. ZIZINIA,
..,,,+ Agent
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-24

Devlin g. Co.. Sensible Always,
Are represented now by the Fashionable
Furnisher, LaFar, % Bull street. feb7.tf
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-24

The Austrian Foot Surgeon, considered by
al the most SLiuful corn doctor in this
country. is at Qlinan's Hotel. Johnson square.
Every BuuiOn pos lively cured. Ladies at
tended at their residence. Charges reasOna
M fah22 5tSTel1t
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-24
#fftings.

75s1eI Lodge No. 10, F. A. NJ,
Eerno ,la Masonic TemDleTHTs EVEN A
nc IS of s.si6ren cordially invited TX
Visiun5 M n
feb24-1t
IF LAFAR. Sec
C,tboIic Knights of America.
rsr meeting o. Branch 10 F M ii r. Of ot
Reg Iii n held THIS Thursday ~ hE'i"' AZ
:o'elocesS-,, snt No. A. now due; ppps1nENr i.
Bl oI cSsSrwELL- Rec. secy- IeoS--1e
Meeting Of stockholders.
r,.sr line RAILROAD OFFICE,
s.v,1yAH, February Is, 1881.
-,,.r annual meeting Of the stock
,bis Company will be held at the
,r-,n Hall on WEDNESDAY, March
d. atlso'cloek y
attendance is requested
FRANK LAMAR,
Superintendent
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-24

leuP5unis FRESH vENIsON HAMS from
tbs mountains OF Tennessee. 1t will come,
AMI must be sold. Cheaper than ever offered
before.
A. II. CHAMPION,
fabg3lf 1854 Congress street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-24
weather Report,


Indications for the South Atlantic States
to-day: Clear or partly cloudy weather,
variable winds, generally shifting to colder
northerly, followed by rising barometer.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-24
BOnaVenture.

The Evergreen Cemetery Company" have
Tor sale q number Of burial lots in Bonaven-
Hre, which they offer at reasonable prices.
For further information apply to
MA. COHEN.
Secretary and Treasurer,
j4l16tf Bay street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-24

twenty-five barrels Cheek s. Whitlock
Flour, for sale low by Jas. MoGrath s. Co.,
nov4-Th, S&Tutf
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-24

Ma A LEFLER. Dentist, late of 81 West sOth
street. New York. permanently located at $50
s,,,rb Rroad street. feb24-Th S&Tuim
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-24
aattipn Sales 0o-alal1.
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.
KENNEDY g. BLUM. Anctlonssra

THIS DAY (2lth Inst }. at II O'Clock,
All the perishable property Of VI.
OFFICE CHAIRS, IRON SAFE LETT
PRESS ard STAND, POWDER CASE
wheels, COUNTER SCALES, 5 TRUCKS
COPPER FTvE-GALLON MEASURES.
STOVE and PIPE. BEDsEEADs. 5 ST
PIGEON HOLES. SIGN. NESTS TUBS
dozen BUCKETS, Is cases BABBTrT'S SOL
2 cases CHOCOLATE, 6 cases PICKLEg
cases CORN and COMMON STARCH. % a
PIPES, 2 cases CANDLES, 8 gross MATCH
cases SMOKING T 1BACCn. 4 dozen WOt
HORSES, BARREL COVERS, z ca
LAUNDRY SOAP, 10 cases MUHTAT
8 cases SNUFF, 8 cases CATSUP. Z 81.
Ground and Whole PEPPER, cases GERM
OLIVE SOAP, Etc, Etc, for the purpose
distribution.
WILLIAM H. CCNNERAT. Z
febi4&A Administrator
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-24

Motifs Sparkling Cider on draught at
Jas. McGrsth g. Co.'s. v4Th, S&Tutf
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-24

Umbrellas and Waterproof Coats
With Leggings and Hats, at LaFar's.
feh7-tf
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-24

In black, blue and pearl color, in extra
light weights, at LaFar's. feb13tf
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-24

Choice Beef Tongues, 50 cents each, at
Jas. McGrath & Co.'s. nov4-Th, s&Tutf
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-24

Twenty-Five boxes choice Lemons, for
sale low by Jas. McGrath & Co.
nov4Th ,St&Tutf
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-24

Renew Your old Hat.

And handsome line of New Scarf Pins
and Buttons, at LaFar's. feb7-tf
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-24

No Hams ike the Magnolia. Superior to
all others. Every Ham guaranteed. see
advertisement. IeDS4-b
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-24

Horsfordss Acid Phosphate
Imparts new energy to the brain, giving
the feeling and sense OF increased intellec-
tual power.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-24

See the NeyV Line of Half Hose
Just opened at LaFar's. febT-tf
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-24

IaI &c. Atkinson's Extract OF White
Roses for the Hair. At once cleansing In
v,Oorating, and Of delightful fragrance.
feb23- W6zS2s
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-24
MRS. ALIENS CASE.
and Son Relieved by simple
Means.

b,., '''e % state that last spring 1 gave nv
rs,. severe wrench, which caused me
uu,T 1 F--n' from which l could get no relief
Po,or. vas Induced to try Benson's Capcine
cu,s5 lias'er, which brought rest and
bfonat I-s Ny little boy had a considerable
SON. - ~ sleetion. cut one Of the Ben
Of them r9', aEs IN two parts and applied one
between 40 aooye his breast bone. the other
that on -, ~ shoulder blades, and noticed
entirely s ne following day his cough had
o poro6 Su g5d. have used the old style
heasOn's CPlSssers, and am convinced that
perior Napeine Porous Plaster q far su-
tebl6d&va Mrs. W. Il. ALLEN,
Fort Union, W. Va.
Rsss,. out out Edee Tonic Cures Dyspepsis.
Igus VII Edge Tonic Cures Fever and
AGs. Out Edge Tonic Cures Dumb
ape Th&w, eowIy
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-24

Are always found in variety at LaFar's.
feb7-tf
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-24
New Lace. and Vvhrte Goods.


have now il stock q new assortment of
Laces, White Goods, Hamburg Rdgings In
Cambrics, Nainsooks, Lace and Silk Ties In
great variety.
Special inducements win be offered in the
Millinery Department in Trimmed Hats and
Bonnets, Hosiery, Oorsets, Kid Gloves. All
the novelties in Paraso!s and Ladies' Sun
Umbrellas just received.
FL. G. HOUSTON,
feb21-tf 141 Congress street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-24

Get bottle of Polish for 25 cents from
LaFar. feb7-tf
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-24

ChfIdrenss IFats SO Any Price
such as we have left, cheap. at LaFar's.
feb7-tt
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-24
signal Observatlona.

Comparative statement Of temperature 1T
Savannah, taken FROM the Signal Service
rarOrda.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-24

Fancy shirts. white shirts.
A fine assortment. ct LaFar's. feb7-tf
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-29

There is 30 much competition
among organ manufacturer these
days, that prices have been cut
down very low. You can now
buy a cabinet organ manufactur-
ed from walnut a mahogany. with
twenty stops or more, and large
enough to Gil an ordinary room,
for 80 or sixty dollars. A great
many people, attracted by such
iberal offers. invest their money
In cheap organs, and find that
the black walnut and magony is
stained pine, the stops are near.
ly all dummy" and the reeds of
a very poor quality. No sensible
person will think for a moment
that a really good instrument can
be purchased for $50. Now. there
is one organ that We feel like rec.
ommending to the readers Of the
Index, and that is the Cornish
Manufactured at Washington, N.
:. For beauty Of fiaish. excel
lence Of tone and elacticitv Of
touch, these organs can not be
e1celled in the United States.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-29
Notice For Publication.
LAND OFFICE AT

Larned, Kansas. Dec. 9TH. 1881 Z
Notice Is hereby given that the fol-
lowing-named settler has filed notice OF
his Intention 70 make fnal proof i'm sun
port Of his claim, and that said proof
will be made before the Register or Re-
ceiver at Larned, Kans., on Monday.
Jan. % 1882 viz: Frank Farmer, ID. s
No. sos for the Sc u of Sc Il of sec 81
q s-w u OF s-w u Of sec 30 TIP 30 s Off.
10 W and lots and 4 sec Tp3is orr.
10 W. He names the following Witness
es to prove his continuous residence nm
on and cultivation OF. said land, viz
samuel b. Jones, A Watson John II.
sidener, and VIM. MeRay all Of Soldier
Greek Z o Comanche county. Kan.
1882 g. A. MoRRIs. Regis
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-29

Up to the hour of going to press
We have been unable to learn
anything definite in regard to the
capture Of the COW boys who at
tempted the raid on Caldwell.
Howeve, a private letter received
by l.. w. Moore, from his father,
states that the persuers enlisted
the services OF the Indians, and
that The desperadoes were sur
rounded in a dug out and their
horsest AIKEN from them. If these
cut-throsts are captured, they
should be made an example of
that will efectually place a quiz
etus on further depredations of
this character
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-29

The Fort Worth Live Stock
Journal says: "The good news
continues. From all parts of the
State the report Is that the win.
ter has been exceptionally mild
and promises TO so continue.
Grass is good, and stock of all
kinds, cattle, sheep, horses and
hogs, are IN tip top condition,
ready TO meet bad weather if il
should come. The outlook is
indeed promising 10 Texas stock
men,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-29

People are becoming heartily
sick and tired Of reading about
the Guiteau trial. They care
nothing about the details, but
they would like very much to
know when the end will be
reached. 1t seems a very difficult
question to answer. The trial
Is dragging YEARLY along, and
tho prospects are that we shall
not hear the finale for some
weeks to come. II seems to be
the general opinion among the
leading papers Of the country,
that Guiteau will be hanged, in
spite Of his persistent efforts to
induce the jury 10 .belive him in
sane.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-29

+. ST. John, the live and enter
pIislng general passenger and
ticket agent Of the Chicago Rock
Island Pacific railroad, sends us
his compliments in the shape of a
Christmas Book, containing car
OILS. poems, etc, etc. L. St. John
lust lays over them all for unique
and tasty advertisements, and the
great "Rock Island Route" never
looses anything by literally pat
ronizing the printer,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-29
Secure Your Reading Matter for 1sse
A SPECIAL OFFER.

The Index and the weekly Capital. a
large, eignt-page paper, published at
year foT -. The Capital furnishes the
decisions OF the supreme court, renorts
OF all conventions and associa tions. lulI
news Of all State departments and will
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Remember that ~ cash pays for the
INDEX and the weekly Capita for one
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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-29

Abe ISteinberger sends US a
copy OF his Daily Courant, this
week. ItIsa perfect beauty in
every respect, and the merchants
and business men Of Winfield
must certainly be a live, pro-
gressive class to give support to
so large a daily as the Courant.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-29

II Is said the city authorities of
Caldwell are driving out the
"soiled doves" and prosecuting
the saloon keepers for violations Of
the law. The people there have
come to the conclusion that there
has been, in the past, entirely too
much "ireedom" for the good Of
fire town.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-29
The INDEX 8 MONTHS FOR Csc

We want One Hundred now subscrib-
ers between now and the 1st day Of jan
uary. In oriler to get this. number, we
have concluded to make the following
extraordinary offer
Every individual who subscribes for
the Index between now and Dec. 3lst,
will receive the paper
Three Months for Twenty Five Cents.
Please bear in mind that this offer
will not hold good ONE HOUR after
Jan. LIST.
One OF the principal features OF the
Index will be
FREE EsTRAY LIST.
We shall publish list Of all stray cat.
tie Of Barbour, Comanche, Harper, Pratt
and RIngman counties, and the Indian
Territory.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-29
WAVERLY MAGAZINE,
BOSTON, MASS,

Ihls popular periodical has sixteen
Iarge pages. size IL by 10 inches-set In
small type, and contains double the
Ieaolng OF any other weekly literary
paper IN the country. IL will contain
no ADVERT isements but be ii led with
stories, Music. Poetry, Anecdotes,
Snigsms &c. IL is the cheapest and
pest family paper In America. Terms.
one year, 90 six months, $500 three
I ulVntns, III 90. Sixteen buck numbers,
~. uIlerent, Will be sent post paid, to
only Tor three months. A new volume
goes 10 press early In Decem Ter.
Lock box Ia Tostor Ms w.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-29

The EN- ployees of the N.wtoD
T I;t.'u Gate issued a very neat
niue paper during the holidays.
~ was 2 beauty, photographic
any, ana shows that the Gate
ooys understand their business
and nave some style about them.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-29
BRANDS, Ear marks, &C.,
-)oF Thru
Comanche County Pool. !"
EVANS. HUN
Der & EVANS.

Rail on either
side and bar un-
der the tail. Ear
marks - Jingle
BOD In each ear.
Additional
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-29

Brands: Heart upside down on left hin
Ear marks-swallow fork in each ear
on some cattle. Another lot branded II
. on side and hip and rail on either side
Some branded 8 on side and E on Ieft
hlp-crop in left underhalf crop in right
some branded II on side and Fl on left
hip-crop and underbit each ear Ar
other lot ii on left side. Another Inr
Arrow brand on left hip-split in each
ear. SA
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-22
LIVER EEaULATuR.
Will IT gURR NH +?

Said man, whose wosbegone counte-
nance and broken down constitution
plainly showed traces of disease-a suf-
ferer with Nervous Dyspepsia, in
whose stomach the most delicate morsel
Law like lead. Refreshing sleep and
quiet peryes were strangers to him and
he dispaired OF ever being well.
We advised him TO take
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-22

The anti Cameron howlers are happy.
The Republican candidate for mayor I
Philadelphia has bseu defeated by a cop
perhead. Oar respected juvenile friend 4
the Chicago evening Journal is especial y
exultant. CRY (Mich) Tribune,
Our venerable and much esteem d
cote m porary of the teeming valley OF tie
Saginaw exaggerates. Mr. King. who b; q
been elected mayor of Philadelphia, b. q
never beer 'copperhead." He has been
a Democrat. It is true. has it seems from
the result Of the Ftcsat election that a
iarge majority Of the Republican voters Of
the city preferred him 70 Nj Sekely,
whose chief qualification tor the Office was
his devotion 10 the Can irons Tor whose
special benefit he has been running very
reckless municipal machine. The only
reason why the Philadelphia Republicans
preferred Klug to Mayor Stokely was
their determination tt throw off the
shaekles of Camsroniau boss rule, And
they did it eftectually Sic semper bossia
bus = Ch2cdGo Journal
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-22
An Honesp Medicine Free of Charge

Oh all medicines advertised to cure
any affection OF the Throat, Chest or
Lungs, we know of none we can re-
commend so highly as DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, Coughs,
Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis, Hay Fever
Hoarseness, Tickling of the Thoat, loss
of voice, etc. This medicine does
positiUely cure and that where every
thing else has failed. No medicine
can show one half so many positive
aud permanent cures as have already
been effected by this truly wonderful
remedy, For Asthma and Bron-
chitis it is a perfect specific, curing the
very worst cases in the shortest time
possible. We say by all means give it
trial. Tl4;GJ bottles free. Regular size
81 90. For sale by Q. Speidel.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-22

A memorial has been adopted by the
San Francisco chanbe of commerce ask
ing congress to return TO the Japanese
government ST ,463, 224 of the called in
demnity which the United States once
joined in Edisreputab!e conspiracy to
extort from that country As there is no
conceivable reason in honesty or justice
for not doing this, congress is not likely 10
do IT
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-22
From the Cincinnati Enquirer.

FROM the Cincinnati Enquirer.
1t is due to Senator Blaine to tell the
true story of how he was asked to take a
place 10 the cabinet. The circumstances
attending the offer of the place to the
Maine senator have long been known to
me. They are these, aud are absolutely
correct: When Garfield in November last
contemplated visit TO w ashington, Sena-
tor Blaine was at Bangor. Me-, Garfield
wrote the senator in words almost ident-
ically as follows:
The Hon JANIS g. BLAINE Bangor Ne. !:
| will be in Washington Gu the oath
inst (November) for a day or two on pri-
vate business. IfeonYenient I would like
to see you there.
JAMES A. GARFIELD.
Blaine received this note by due course
of mail. and arrived in this city on Friday
the goth of Nevembe the president elect
having arrived on the Tuesday proceeding,
eOn the afternoon of the day of Senator
Blaines arrival he called on Gen. Gar
feld at HE private residence on street, 10
this city. For two hours the president
and the Maine senator were closeted, with
out interruption from a single person. At
this conference Gen. Garfield. without re-
servation rendered the state department.
to Senator Blaine. The offer was quite
surprise to Blaine, for it was thoroughly
unexpected. After he had recovered
tromsit, Blaine said:
General | was hardly prepared for
this tender on your part. | do not know
how to make answer. | would like some
time for recollection and consultation;
and inthe meantime | will advise you"
Gen, Garfield then and there urged
Bi1iue to accept, bat he made no binding
answer at the time. Subsequently Blaine
had conference with bis closest friends,
and the weight OF their testimony was
that he should accept the place. Said he;
"Gentlemen, l am Inclined to accept
Gen. Garfeld's offsr; but. meanwhile. /
will, for a very short period, still further
hold it under adjustment,
After this conference with his friends,
the fact that Gen. Garfield had offered the
senator the seoretaryship Of state was
Blaine's newspaper friends. Blame
said: III the sentiment OF the country
Endorses the selection Gen. Garfield has
made. will accept the office. Otherwise
not" Early 10 Dcce mbsr the announce
ment was made in one or two newspapers
directly and absolutely. that Senator
Blaine had been invited by Gen. Garfield
to take the state department, 1t soon
became accepted as fact. The universal
expression OF newspaper opinion was that
the selection was good one. Thereupon
Senator Blaine wrote a long letter to
Gen. Garfield, accepting the place. This
Is the story of Blaine and the secretary
ship of state, He will take the Office on
the 4th of March next. If he lives,