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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-10-29
CHAPTER XVI.


IN WHICH OUR PARTY TAKE THE EXPRESS
TRAIN ON THE PACIFIC RAILROAD.
From Ocean to Ocean, so say the
Americans, and these four words ought
to be the general name of the ''grand
trunk which traverses the United
States in their greatest breadth. But,
in reality. the Pacific Railroad is di-
vided into two distinct parts; the Cen
trail Pacific from San Francisco to Og-
den, and the Union Pacific from Ogden
to Omaha. At that point five distinct
lines meet, which place Omaha in fire.
quent communication with New York.
New York and San francisco are.
therefore, now united by an uninter-
rupted metal ribbon, measuring not
less than three thousand seven hundred
and eighty-six miles. Between Omaha
and the Pacific, the road traverses a
country still frequented by the Indians
and wild animals vast extent OF ter
ritory which the Mormons commenced
to colonize about 1915, after they were
driven out OF Illinois.
Formerly, under the most favorable
circumstances, it took six months to 60
from New York to San Francisco. Now
it is done in seven days.
The Pacific Railroad throws off sew
eral branches on its route in the States
of Iowa, Kansas, Colorado and Oregon.
Leaving Omaha. it takes the left bank
OF Platte River as far as the mouth OF
the North Fork, follows the South Fork,
crosses the Laramie Territory, and the
Wahsatch Mountains. turns Salt Lake,
arrives at Salt Lake City, the Capital of
the Mormons, buries itself in the Tuilla
Valley, crosses the American Desert,
the Cedar and Humboldt Mountains,
III A.
and redescends via Sacramento to the
Pacific, its grade, even in crossing the
Rocky Mountains, not exceeding one
hundred and twelve feet to the mile.
Such was this long artery which the
trains would pass over in seven days,
and which would permit the Honorable
Phileas Fogg-at least he hoped soto
take the Liverpool steamer, on the 11th,
at New York.
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HORSE sausages are made and sold in
England. John Bull always did love the
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THE MARKETS..

To HAVE good bread use National Yeast.
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fro BE CONTINUED

DR.. johnson defined music as the
least disagreeable of all noises. The
doctor died before the piano, cornet,
fiddle and accordion had reached the
climax of their pestilent power.
ton transcript.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-10-29

Gas GOOD as represented" is what every.
body says OF Frazer's Axle Grease. Try it,
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When n mother says her son is a
chip of the old blockhead, it is ques-
ton of great moment whether she
means what she says or says what she
means.
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cry street. Before them. on the other
side of the street, between the wharf of
a coal merchant and the wal ehouse of a
petroleum dealer, there was a large
platform in the open air, towards which
the various currents of the crowd
seemed to be tending.
And now. why this meeting? What
was the occasion of its being held?
thileas Fogg did not know at all. Was
it for the nomination OF some high mill
tary or civil official, State Governor,
or member of Congress? 1t might be
supposed SO, seeing the great excite
ment agitating the city.
At this moment there was quite a
movement in the crowd. Every hand
was thrown in the air. Some, tightly
closed, seemed to rise and fall rapidly
in the midst of the cries-an energetic
manner, no doubt, of casting n vote.
The crowd fell back. The banners
wavered, disappeared for an instant,
and reappeared in tatters. The surg
ing of the crowd extended to the steps,
whilst every head moved up and down
on the surface like a sea suddenly agi-
tated by a squali. The number of
black hats diminished perceptibly, and
the most of them seemed to have lost
their normal height.
cit is evidently meeting" said Fix;
"and the question which has excited it
must be stirring one, l would not be
astonished if they were still discussing
the Alabama. affair, although it has
been settled
Perhaps" simply replied Mr.. Fogg.
"1n any event." replied Fix,
1.-TWO champions are in each others
presence, the Hon. MIR. Camcriield and
the Hon. Mr. Mandiboy."
Mrs. Aouda, leaning on Phileas
Fogg's arm. looked with surprise ut
this noisy scene, and Fix was going to
ask one of his neighbors the reason of
this popular cnervesccnce, when n
more violent movement broke out.
The hurrahs, intersperscd with insults,
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-07-09
The AgitatOrs Refuse to Abide.

The meeting at Smithville last Mon
day refused to abide the decision of the
courts to which they have appealed.
The meeting at Franklin, in William
son county, pledged the Democrats of
that county to abide the decision of the
courts. Do our DeKalb county friends
mean to take the law into their own
hands? If so, what is the difference
between that and mob law?
Here are the resolutions offered by
Mr.. w. w. Wade:
Whereas, the whole subject Of the
State debt is now before the courts,
having been taken there by the oppo-
nents of the 1908 settlement, there.
fore
Resolved, That in this as in all other
cases we are in favor of abiding by the
decisions of the courts and carrying
them out in good faith.
Resolved, That if the 1908 settle
ment should be set aside that we are
in favor of settling the State debt al
so cents in the dollar with 4 per cent.
interest, the bonds to be'payable in &c
years.
On motion Of r. G. NeSmith thest
resolutions were laid upon tho table.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-07-09
The Question in a Nutshell

While on visit here, Maj. w. J.
Sykes was asked by some of our lead
ing citizens to remain and address our
people on the first Monday in regard
to the State debt and the policy of the
Democratic party. This he declined
because he said he saw no necessity for
discussing that question at this. time,
for the whole question had been car
ried to the courts and that too by the
opponents of the measure, and was
then being acted upon by the courts,
to whose decisions he would cheerfully
bow. He had no objection to having
it decided by the courts, but said, let
an able, clear headed and impartial
court pass upon all these questions,
and if any of the bonds are Illegal let
them be thrown out, and if the act be
declared unconstitutional, let it be set
aside. On the contrary, if it be de-
clared constitutional, or the suit be dis
missed because it is against the State,
or because the compliments had no
right to bring it or because it was
prematurely brought, we must abide
by the decision, no matter how much
we dislike it for this is government of
law, and any other doctrine would lead
to anarchy and mob law. But 10 use
the courts merely as machinery to pro.
tract the matter and to foment agita
zion would be high1$reprehensible and
degrading to the Judiciary.
There would be no use in attempt.
ing to resist such a decision. All We
could then do would be to make ar
rangements to pay it in the manner
least burdensome to the people, and in
the shortes. time practicable. Tha'
there was no necessity for divided
Democracy; if there had been no set
Element, the occasion of the division
would have remained, but as that il
outCf the way, let US forgive and for
J get The past, and labor to mite thu
party. That the debt tax was toC
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-07-09
Old Williamson to the Front.

The mass meeting at Franklin last
Monday was participated in by State
credit and Wilson Democrats and the
spirit of Cancellation and harmony pre-
vailed. The resolutions deprecated agi-
tation Of The do6t question whilo tho
matter is pending in court. The tone
of the speeches was against agitation
and for abiding the decisions Of the
courts. This is a movement in the
right direction.
Senator Perkins made full state
ment of his reasons for voting for the
1908 bill and was accorded entire hon.
esty of purpose by resolution unani
mously adopted by the meeting.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-07-09

Eureka springs, and indeed she may,
for Eureka is a city which our imagi-
nation can not well paint. l tried 1t
before / visited it, but failed after saw
it. 1t is really "magic city" The
first of July, 1879, the spot was a will
derness. Now it has 10000 inhabit
ants. This magic change is due to the
reports sent out of the wonderful cura-
tive properties of its waters. 1t wOuld
be impossible to enumerate the various
mal.condition of the human organism
which they are said to cure. / saw
and conversed with many patients, all
of whom expressed themselves as much
benefited by the water. Its altitude
is about 1000 feet above the sea level,
and the air is accordingly much rarif-
ed. l anticipate pleasant visit there
In September next. 1t IS said that
Queen Victoria will visit Eureka at
that time. We hope this is true.
Samuel j! Tilden is now in Eureka.
We have heard that he has established
bank there. l would be glad to meet
some of my Tennessee friends at Eu-
reka in September.
Notwithstanding the many pleasures
connected with Arkansas life, cannot
forget my native State. We receive
your valuable paper once week, and
it is favorite with us. We could not
do without it. We suppose McMinn'
vile is much changed since we left
there over two years ago. We have
heard of the death of so many of our
friends since we left. 1t was sad news
to me when | heard of the death Of
two OF my schoolmates, Misses
Hannah Black and Athelia Christian.
l often think of my dear schoolmates
of c. F. College, and it is sad to know
that some Of us, nay many, will NEE
on earth no more.
But oft hear The angel voices
That have thrilled me long ago
Voices Of my lost companions,
Silencsd in the grave SO low.
Brighter, fairer far than living,
With no trace of woe or pain,
ROBBED in everlasting beauty.
Shall see them once again
By the light that never fadeth.
Underneath eternal skies,
When the dawn of resurrection
Breaks DER deathless paradise?
Mrs MARY A. LOWRY.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-07-09

small an item to divide the party, and
especially when this division will not
relieve us from the tax, but fasten it
upon us more firmly by a Republican
triumph. The debt tax is only 20 cts.
on the 500, So on the $1,000, or
only 2 cents on an acre of land as
sessed at $40, and 4 cents on an acre
at 500. Is this a sufficient sum for
the Democracy to divide about, and
even then not escape the tax, but by
division fix and fasten it upon us with
out the prospect of modification of
the settlement ? That if the 1908
should be set aside, that he was willing
to settle the debt at 80 cents on the
dollar with low rate of interest for
the first ten years and graduated there
after. That he at one time feared
this debt question would cause per-
manent division in the party, but now
believed that it would not. If the
present settlement should be sustained
by the courts, united Democracy
must make arrangements to relieve
the people Of its burdens by wise and
legitimate fnanciering. If it is not
sustained, we must as a united party
agree to a settlement at fifty cents
on the dollar. That these were his
views, whether they suited the ex-
IRENE men of either wing, he could
not say.
That there is growing prosperity
in Tennessee to-day cannot be doubted.
The fact that capital is coming into
the State to the extent of millions Of
dollars; railroads are being constructed
with energy ahd vigor; furnaces and
factories are being built; and Goa
mines opened in different parts of the
State; that the demand for labor, and
the wages of laborers have increased
and are increasing; that the products
of the farms are sold at good prices
and ready sales, all 60 to show tina
we.are entering upon an era of pros
perity the like of which we have mo-
seen for the last decade, and which W,
should be cautious not to disturb, o.
check by endangering our credit as 1
State, or by attempting to override
in lawless manner the present settle
ment of the debt without presenting
anything better as a substitute to tax
its place.
We are now beginning to feel tn
effects of restored credit, and W
should take no step backward.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-07-09
A Changeful Crew.

Jackson Tribune and Sum-
Now that the State debt is in the
courts let all make up their minds to
accept the result and abide by it.
There's where State credit men have
wanted the legal questions adjudicated,
but Savage & Co. insisted on trying
legal questions before the people. The
result was Republican victory and a
verdict in favor of the validity of the
debt. Now the same parties, Savage
& CO.. appeal from the decision of the
people to the very courts which they
have repeatedly declared untrustwor-
thy. The exigencies of politics make
strange records.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-07-09
what They Are After.
Knoxville Chronicle, (Rep.).l

LINHVN'IIIO VII VIIlOIOjNHtOP'IJ
A certain class of politicians hope
for nothing except what they can reach
through the passions and prdjudices Of
men. They see in this debt question
something which they hope to turn to
good account for themselves, and
they rely upon the ignorance, predju-
dice or dishonesty of those whom they
expect to influence, and we confess our
surprise at some of the men and news
papers engaged in it.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-07-09
Letter From Arkansas.
LEAD HILL, ARK, June II,

LEAD HILL, ARK, June IL,
Ed. Standard: My feeling this
morning is that some of your readers
would like to hear from Arkansas.
The people of this BOOM county are
industrious, thrifty and energetic. All
classes find plenty to do now as it is
harvest time. Wheat never looked
better, hay and oats are abundant and
corn is very promising; also cotton,
which is very extensively cultivated
here. The range is very fine and hence
this is a splendid cattle growing cOun-
try. The country has been very
healthy through the spring, but we
have some sickness now. Although
somewhat mountainous, this is beau
tiful country. The prairie land here
can not be surpassed and rarely equal
ed. Soil very fertile, Along White
river, six miles distant, may be seen
fine, rich farms in a splendid state Of
cultivation. Our atmosphere is pure
and healthy, especially in winter and
spring. Some sickness in sumner and
fall. Boon and Carol counties join
aud the latter boast IF the far-armed
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-07-09
The Attempted Assassination.

About 8 o'clock last Saturday morn
ing President Jas. A. Garfield was shot
at the depot as he was approaching the
train to return to Long Branch by
Chas. Guitteau. He was twice shot,
once in the arm and once above the
right hip, the latter very dangerous,
but hopes are now freely entertained
of his recovery.
Guitteau is disappointed office-seek-
er, and it is yet not known whether he
acted alone or as the tool of conspir-
acy.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-07-09
The Nations Calamity.

government has united the sympathy
and sorrow Of our people so universally
as the attempted assassination of Presi-
dent Garfield. The death of Wash
ington, it is true, clad the whole coun-
try in mourning, as people mourning
for the father of their county yet that
was natural event which, however
affecting, was mitigated by the thought
that it was in common the fate of all,
and in his case had only come at least
near the appointed time and after his
great and unparalleled mission among
men had been performed.
The death of President Lincoln,
which approaches our subject nearest
in similarity and significance, was yet
one of the shocking events of a great
political upheaval, fraugbt with most
startling results, and by them was
greatly mitigated and modified as what
in the history of such upheavals might
be expected. And no one doubted the
nerve, competency and integrity of Mr..
johnson, the legitimate successor. But
the attempted assassination of Presi-
dent Garfield, coupled with the strong
probability of his speedy death and the
consequent succession of Mr.. Arthur,
in the midst of profound peace, COM
paratiye quietude in the great political
parties of the republic, and in period
of universal prosperity and national
content, unconnected as it is believed
to be with any party or faction seeking
partisan purposes and political prefer.
ment, is unparalleled not only in the
annals of our own country, but in the
history of the world. The suddenness
of the event, in connection with the
conscious innocence of the victim,
the dignity of his station, the over
whelming absence of all provocation
for the dastardly deed, and the patri-
otto and manly discharge of his duties
as Chief Magistrate of the republic,
has made the nation sigh as one indi-
vidual and sorrow as one sad heart at
the great national calamity which
threatens us as a people.
While it is true that one half of the
nine millions of freemen in the United
States cast their suffrages against Mr..
, Garfield and for another distinguished
, citizen and soldier as their choice fol
President, yet according to the legaI
forms of our government, Mr.. Garfield
: was duly elected and thus became the
President, not of the half, but all tn,
, people of these United States. Ant
I be it said to his honor while he may b,
spared to live and his eternal fam,
e when dead, that he rose above all par
9 ties and sections, and so recognized
' himself as the President alike Of al
the people regardless of lines and dis
tinctions. Warren county recognized
this great fact last Monday when sh
r in the language of Col. Lawson Hill
" one of the speakers at a public meet
ing called to express the Indignation O
IS her citizens at the atrocious act an
b sympathy for the patriotic victim, pre-
g claimed it for every citizen within he
a borders that che is my President and nc
i the President of the Republicans, O
!, any other party, but of all the people.
And as he is the President of all, h
disability or untimely death would /
the occasion for the sorrow of all, {
well as great national calamity.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-07-09

Where is John R. Beasley? Our
Greenback friends haven't "gushed"
much over this new acquisition-and
we do not blame them;-neither do his
old colleagues bemoan his loss with
any great outward and overwhelming
demonstrations of grief. Aye, not a
wall have we heard for the egotistical
and ambitious Beasley. Dear John,
good-bye.-Er.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-07-09

Maj. sykes was here on private
business entirely outside of politics, and
did not wish to speak or agitate the
question till it assumes a different
shape from its present tendency in
the courts, but said at some time he
would take pleasure in giving his views
to our people as to how the debt may
be paid under any settlement with
out burdening the people.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-07-09

A settlement at 1908 is about the
same as settlement at sos. Ten
nessee bonds having SO years to run
and bearing only 3 per cent. interest
will not be worth more than 80 cents
in the dollar.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-07-09
Phunny PheIIOWS.

The low takers, so called, are funny
fellows. When the courts decide
against their hurtfal policy they APP
peal to the people: and when the peOJ
pie decide against them they 60 back
10 the courts and abide neither.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-07-09
Able ExDOSitiOn.
Pulaski Herald

If the statute is constitutional of
course it is legal enactment, but if
unconstitutional, it is simply void and
should be so declared, without regard to
tho wishes Or interests of any citizen,
corporation or clique.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-07-09

Postmaster General James is a Wig
orous young man working for the peo-
pies interest. He saved $35, 900 in
the award for supplying Irvine, scales,
wrapping paper, and making stamps
for the postal service.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-07-09

The Republicans of Virginia repudi-
ated the arch-repudiator Malone, and
say they want an honest alliance or
none, and have called straight-out
Republican convention. Chochran,
colored, was made chairman of the
State Committee instead of Lewis, the
Mahonite. "The old Fo,gin'y negro"
has laid Mahonism in the shade!
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-07-09

Let the people watch the dishonesty
of the man or men who led others TO
support the 50'4, then betrayed them,-
thereby refusing to pay honest debts
and are now falsely charging that others
violated party pledges. Watch such
blatants.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-07-09
Farm IOR SALE OR RENT.
Farm for Sale.

A gentleman in Middle Florida owns 5000
acres of good land, 200 acres cleared and in
high state of cultivation. Soil and climate
well adapted to the growth of oranges. A
two story dwelling with II rooms, out build
ings, ETC., which he wishes to sell or ex-
change for improved property in Tenn.
Call on or address J. r. HAGGARD,
McMinnville, Tenn.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-07-09

The State credit Democrats in the
Legislature made repeated and earnest
appeals to their political brethren to
unite with them on settlement at so
cents in the dollar and they refused.
Who, in view of these facts, is respon.
sible for the 1908 settlement?
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-07-09

The Ne,U Era threatens to turn out
the courts if they do not decide to suit
the views of its friends. Is this in
tended to torrify the Judges? A court
that can be influenced by any such
threats is not worthy of the name.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-07-09

Let the people mark the deception of
those newspapers that now cry "the
people are moving" These very same
clap-trap journals said last October ::
1--WE, the people, are coming, Coz.
Wilsod, $4,000 strong" and came
only 81, 900!
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-07-09
Dissolution Of Partnership.

The firm of Chidsey, Bonner & Co., has
this day dissolved partnership by mutual
consent, T. F. Bonner retiring. All debts
of the firm to be paid by Geo. F. Cbidsey
and John S. Cullinan, and all debts due the
firm to be paid them. GEO. +. CHIDsEY,
T. F. BONNER,
JNO. s. CULLINAN.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-07-09
Oh!I!

The (no credit party as at first or
ganized had no selfish ends to crafty,
and has none now.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-07-09
New Firm.

Geo. F. Chidsey and Jno. s. Cullinan have
this day formed a partnership under the
finn name of Geo. F. Chidsey Il Co., who
will continue business at the old stand.
Viola, Tenn, July LIST, 1881. 722.