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Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-01

The w%ardenship of the penltentiary
should not be a reward tor political SER
vices. It should be conferred on the
most capable man for the position, aud
if its manager has proven himself adap-
ted to the place, both as business man aud
dlsciplinarian, he should be retained as
long as his usefulness lasts. Trading
politicians may demand rotation in of
fee in making the appointment. At no
place that we know Of could civil service
reform be nor pro6tably employed
than at this one. The present incumbent
has been able, faithful, active, vigilant
and honest in his administration. He
has brought order out of chaos. and has
gone very far toward making the prison
a self-sustaining institution. 1t may be
said that others might do as we'll. None
other has. 1t requires a peculiar COM
bination OF energy and talent to make a
good warden. These are found In Col.
Willis. There would always be a doubt
regarding another until years of expe-
| rience had established his fitness. We
hope to ses \ smooth. successful and
popular administration during the next
four years. A falling of In the ~eficien.
CT of the management OF so extensive
and important a part Of the state gov
eminent as is the prison. would not con
duce to this end. A more and more
successful management would. There
fore prudence and Craftsmanship seen
to US to suggest that there be literally
no change in the present officers Of thu
~psnitentiary.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-01

A thirty hour fire in the Colorado Cen
tral mine. at Georgetown, caused $40,
600 damage.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-01

Commissioner LIE Due has established
N experimental tea farm tive miles
from Summerville, s. C.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-01

Mrs. Peter Vanderhoof. her son and
sons-in-law have been jailed at Sheboy-
gan, Wisconsin, for stealing wheat.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-01

Mr. Bentley messenger from Missouri,
delivered the electoral vote of Missouri
to the vice-president Wednesday Of last
vaek
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-01

David Frsund, an unnatural Chicago
nenster, il under arrest for incest with
his 6vs-year-old daughter.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-01

Henry O%strander, ct West Camden,
n. j., jealous OF the caresses bestowed
by his sister upon a younger brother,
shot the latter dead.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-01

Ben Thompson,a reformed desperate,
has been elected marshal of Austin, Tex
as. having convinced the people that he
will in future be good. 1t roughs and
rowdles knew what a contemplate life
they lead, there would be fewer of them.
We hope Mr.. Thompson will do well.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-01

Michaeloff, a prominent Russian Nj
hist has been arrested. Romanof pro-
poses to introduce him to K%utishedofi.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-01

marshal Fltzsimmons, of Georgia, is
sfaeially reported to be short 80, 900 in
his accounts.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-01

Captain Kennedy. of the steamship
City OF Berlin, will be offered the COM
mand of the new ship City OF Rome
next spring.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-01

The Tennessee Legislature meets next
Monday. Senator James E. Bailey,
Hon. John N. Bright and Judge T. e.
Muse are candidates for the senate.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-01

If Weaver and Sparks had been from
the south we should have been treated
to lectures on "chivalry" and ''planta-
ton manners" as 1T is
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-01

The people OF Caldwell, Kansas, are
feeding Payne's Oklahoma raiders.
THIS lesks bad for q beginning.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-01

Hanson& Co., of Constantinople aud
London, have failed-S250, 900. Advan.
ces to the Turkish government.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-01

Damage to the amount OF BIC. 600 was
caused to the residence OF Gee. H. Ham,
noud. Of Detroit, by the burning OF a
Christmas tree.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-01

A prominent banking firm in Boston
distributed to its clerks over $50 600 in
Christmas gifts, which was exceedingly
clever. We suppose. as a matter 81 course,
that these are part Of the crowd that is
so heavily taxed that it can't make a
living. Alas, poor crowd
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-01

Peter VANDERBILT. one Of the train
wreokers. on the Wisconsin Central,
has been caught.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-01

The arrears OF pensions law seems to
bs developing . very large amount OF
swindling and fraud.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-01

Hayes IS appointing i-Coukling
men to office in New York to no Id over
during Garfleld's term.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-01

Frank Savage. engineer, and three
passengers were killed in q collision at
State Line, Ala. December ~.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-01

Moses Bunker, = we'll known horse
and cattle breeder, of Cedar county.
lows, 10 dead.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-01

Felix Heyman, a merchant. Of savan-
nah. suic,ded at . hotel in New York.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-01

Frank Michael. of Galveston. has
been sentenced to SO years in the peni.
Tertiary for murder.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-01

The St. Louis jockey club has deter
mined to put &c. 600 in its next June
purses.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-01

Judge Levi Parsons, of New York,
has again given $50, 600 to Union col
lege. Schenectady,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-01

The Chllians expect to attack Lima
soon. Everything will be given up to
pillage and rapine.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-01

A FIRE at Bridgewatsr, N. g., destroy
cd four houses, and bnrned two children
to death.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-01

N. B. II arwood. who recently failed
at Minneapolis, has run away from his
creditors.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-01

jackson was net Grant. No. Jack.
son was neither a sycophant or a beg
gar.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-01

The polar wave may have been &C.,
ed by an accidental meeting OF Mseeres
Grant and Blaine.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-01

The Pacific Mutual Insurance Compa-
nv, Of New Ysrk,is closing its business.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-01

Van DYKE & Co., Paterson, N. j.,
furniture. burned; loss, $45 900, insur-
cd for $50, 600.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-01

What next is to be suggested tor his
high and mighty mendicanoy?
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-01

The Psncas want $14s. 900 in COM
psnsatiOn for their removal from Ne
braska.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-01

lrwell river overlooked in Engle1
the Easements OF 4 900 houses IN >
chester we're flooded. q
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-01

Biornssn, the Norwegian poet. had 3
grand reception in Chicago,a few nights
AGO,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-01

Great Britain seems to be preparing
to annihilate Ireland. 1t is a sad pros
psct.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-01

E. G. Lanson's clothing stock. Fort
Dodge, Iowa, burned; loss. $500
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-01

They say there is l professor in the
general assembly. What is professor?:
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-01

The criminal court OF St.. Louis has
sentenced to be hanged Thaddsus Ba-
Der, who killed his mistress and her
neither. and James Banks, who shot his
liz
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-01

lancaster. o. A pockpicket relievsd
her of ST., 800 OF her ANAL change. Miss
Salie will hereafter check for what
she wants to pay out.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-01

j. E. Haywood, St. Paul, mill and ell.
evator, burned Dec. "a; loss $4,000.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-01

There'l be mus Ic In the air at Wash
ington 5000,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-01

Two trains telescope, at Atlanta,
Ga. engineer and fireman killed.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-01

Tho British authorities IN Africa say
that the Beers fired on q flag Of truce.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-01

Even in Scotland trains are sns"
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-01

I've steamers landed at New York,
Monday, with 1897, 900 in gold.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-01

The population Of St. LOUIS is $50.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-01

fire in the Murphy block, Atchissn'
caused a loss Of $10.O
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-01

"A northeast snow and q gale on the
Nav England coast last Sunday.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-01

St. Louis, .Thursday-No. 2 red win
ter wheat, 81 cents. cash.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-01

Garaeld's farm is said to be worth
s26. 900.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-01

&C to c. W. Loomis tor Mrs. Freeman Rev
National Dyes. For brightness audN durseuitS
Of color are uneQualed. Color from 3 6t{
pounds. Price, Is cents. tunslpoe
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-01

There are thirty thousand Red coats
In Ireland.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-01

Chicago Timer :-.It Vice President
Wheeler were to die tomorrow, MIR.
Allen e. Thurman. democrat. senator
from Ohio, would take his place. In
that event, Mr.. Thurman would have
the opening of the electoral votes, and,
according to the extreme republican
doctrine, he would have the counting
and the declaration Of the result. Mr..
Thurman might be trusted to do his full
duty in the matter. whatever 1t might DO
but, if such an event occurred, how
quickly Edmunds would get back to his
preaching OF four years ago, that there
is no power In the vice president to de.
tsrmine tho result. And with what haste
Robson would abandon his position
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-01
Wanted.

Dried apples and dried peaches for cthe'
trade. JOHN Is.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-01

t;.,ld is still fnwing into tins country
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-01
THE sENATORsHIP.
A Jefferson City correspondent of the
St. Joseph Gazette has this to say of the

A Jefferson City correspondent of the
St. Joseph Gazette has this to say OF the
senatorial contest -
7 soutbrcak' of personal political ambi-
ton, recently Started In st. Louis, with a view
of defeating the re election of Gen. Cockrell, by
means not in accord with the usages and Gus
toms of the democratic party, is about gone up.
The first thought was to get enough democrats
to agree not to go into the democratic caucus for
United States senator, but hold aloof and unite
when necessary with the opposition In voting
for another than Cockrell. For this purpose let
tiers were sent to u few weakened democrats
In each county, and an emissary sent out from
st. Louis to feel the public political pulse on the
movement. Some of the letters were answered.
but the answers gave no assurances OF dlsahec-
ton or weakness, nor did the messenger bring
back any glad tidings. The result is that the
bottom fell out OF the whole plot. The suite OF
rooms engaged ut the Madison Hotel in this city
for the first three weeks Of the session. and in
which the new democratic statesmen were to
have their headquarters for the naming OF the
new senator in opposition to Cockrell. were
thrown up a few days ago, and the proprietor
informed that, contrary to expectations. they
were not required nor was there any use for
tuems auo u 9 ~ oIASA oAeAS N
puerile attempt to defeat Gen. Cockrell was
badly devised and childishly executed. 1t bore
on the face of it very little diplomacy. when it
Is considered that of the 12s democratic MEM
beers elected to the legislature, more than half OF
them were pledged before their election to the
support of Gen. Ceckrell. It Is said, this At
tempt to defeat Gen. Cockrell met with some en-
couragement from Col. Vest and his friends.
1t may be the actozs in the matter, who have
very little democratic backbone at best, circu-
lated this report to strengthen their feeble ef-
forts, and to aid them in the fuitherance of their
plan. Perhaps there is NO truth in the allsga-
tion.'
Any charge that George Vest ever
sanctioned an attempt to defeat u demo-
crat by breaking down democratic or
ganizatlon, is the merest drivel. We
are inclined to think that Senator Vest
is attending to his W business just
new and not trying to influence this can
vass, n way or the ether. Vests po-
sition is too secure with the people Of
the state for him to risk it by meddling
with Senator Ceckrell's ace. There's
nsthlng in the bloody shirt in Missouri,
and each tub must stand on its own bot
tom. The man who raises his voice at
Jefferson City to weaken democratic
organization will be digging his own pc.
litical grave. This is not a time to dis.
organize, but rather a time to close up
the ranks, and spew out the faithless
and weakened. No party can ever
| succeed that dses not reward its faith
| full and punish its faithless.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-01

Herman Bros. Toledo, o millinery,
burned, December q loss, $4,000.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-01

Metropolitan block. Hernsllsvills,
N. T., burned, Sunday.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-01

The establishment of a-barge line on
the river. from Kansas City to St. Louis.
is now An established fact. $200, 900
has already been subscribed to the CAPT
tai stock, and five barges and a tsw-bsat
purchased, so as to be ready for the
opening Of navigation. Another feet
Of barEes Is being built. and another
tow-boat will be bought as o o as need
cd. So soon as the line gets into oper-
alton the bulk of the grain and other
heavy treights will be carried by water.
This will greatly help the trade Of the
river towns. We wish the enterprise
great success.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-01

The governor will be naugnrated
January 10.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-01

Capt. Boycott asks the government to
nav him E6, 600 damages.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-01

There is talk Of building an additional
railroad bridge at Omaha.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-01

Many Jewish families are preparing
% leave Germany.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-01

Up north the trains are wintsr'ng 10
suow banks.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-01

Troou, ar. still being sent to Ireland
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-01

The anti. Csckrell movement seems
TO be scstchsd.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-01

which chartered them and within whose
limits they exist. How, then. is congress
to legislats on the use of the public
property Of a state?" The concluding
question We will answer further on. The
first proposition here laid down Is dis
posed OF, 80 far as II is raised as an OBJ
jectien, by the chief justice IN the case
last above quoted as follows:
1.-THE objection that the statute complained of
Is void because it amounts to 3 regulation Of
amenS the states, has been sufficient
ly considered In the case of Munn vs.. Illinois.
| This road, like the warehouse in that case, is
| situated within the limits of a single state. Its
business is carried on there, and its regulation
\ Ia a matter of domestic concern. 1t is employed
in state US we'll rs interstate commerce and,
| until cengress acts, the state must be permitte,
to adopt such rIiss and regulations US may be
necessary for the promotion 1t the general well
fare Of the people within it's swn Jurisdiction
even though in SO doing those without may lie
Indirectly Affected"
Mr.. Curtis. like so me people nearer
here. is exercised about The rights o!
"%inneesnt" investors, He alludes tc
foreign investments In railroad sscuri
ties made on the faith that the United
States will pass no law impairlng the
obligations Of centracts, and considers
railroad charters as contracts. Judg,
Waite puncturss this bubble In the par
agrsph we have quoted wherein b.
shows that railroad charters contain nc
contract as to tbs rates that shall b.
charged, and as the common law, q
laid down by Lord Hale. made it clear
two hundred years age, that when pri
yats property IS affected with q publl
3 interest lt ceases to BE- juris privat
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-01

The legislature will meet ne~'
"wednesday.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-01

The lockwood Hotel. at Parssns,ks
has been burned.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-01

Hayes proposes to give Whitaker
another hearing.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-01

The occupations Of the members of the
31st general assembly are given as fol-
lows:-Senate :-lawyers Is; farmers9;
merchants 8; physician 1; collector 1;
architect l; clerk !; agent |; kalso-
miner Il; hstel keeper 1.-House:-
farmers 81; lawyers IS merchants 8;
physicians s; clerks 5;~druggists 8;
ministers 4; editors 81 bankers 2;
travellers 2; printer 1; agents 2; con-
tractors 9; blacksmith l; professor L;
builder l; liveryman l.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-01

The Farmers Fertilizing Company,
Phlladelphia, a cooperative concern,
has suspended. Liabilities, 1857 900;
$50. 900 is dina the directors fer advances
made by them.
Hon. Emery Speer, OF Georgia. Ia an
eg, urges the abolition OF duties
nsehInery. 1t is . singular
p manufacturers do no
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-01
Wseklp yntelli9eafer.
urr,C,AL COUNT, PAPER.

urrJCiAl. COUNTY PAPER.
f;,,ld is st,ll tinwing into tins country
Troops are still being sent to Ireland.
t,sn. Garfield sells milk in Cleveland.
The population of St. LOUIS is &c.,
$50.
Even in Scotland trains are snsw
bound.
GarAeld's farm is said to be worth
e25. 900.
There are thirty thousand Red coats
In Ireland.
The governor will be inaugnrated
January 10.
Up north the trains are wlnter'ng ~
snow banks.
The legislature will meet ne~'
Wednesday.
The anti. Csckrell movement seems
TO be scetchsd.
HAYES proposes to give Whitaker
another hearing.
Manson, Barthslow s. Co. offer to set
tie at fifty cents.
m.r..k.oo5 Hotsl at Parssns,Ks.,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-01

Manson, Barthslow s. Co. offer to set
tie at fifty cents.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-01

Gen. Garfield sells milk in Cleveland
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-01

The advance copies of the 10th vol
ume OF the Missouri reports are out.
In this volume are reported III of the
cases in which opinions were rendered
at the October term. 1879. Another vol
ume will be out perhaps next month, in
which will appear the remainder OF the
opinions rendered this term and some
OF those rendered at the April term
1880. Seventy volumes is quite a lot OF
books for every lawyer IN the state to
have to buy and still the mill grinds
and the reports multiply. After a while
a man will have to be rich to be a
lawyer, or else there will have to be a
condensing process gone through with.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-01

arry. who di0oa
ar. had given $50. 060
was n of the founders gu
kdical college tor freedmen.
Il H. Porter. goyerner-elect of In
bn to we'd Miss Stone. q lady well
Washington society as the guest of
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-01

Sedalia Democrat: According to Gov
ernor-elect Crittenden, when Treasurer
elect Phil. Chsppell relieves State Treas
urer Gates, he will receive from the lat.
ter, In addition to the other state funds,
the nearly 5000, 900 which the republic
can organs aud orators swore to the
people, last summer. Colonel Gates had
robbed them of. This will be q great
disappointment to said organs and or
ators. They wanted Col. Gates to rob
the people. They had set their hearts
on it. They hungered and thirsted to
have their charges proved true, that IN
deposlting the money in the Mastin bank.
Col. Gates had intended to rob the peo-
Pile; and that in refusing to impeach
aud disgrace Col. Gates fer 1t. the dem
ocratic legislature had deliberately con-
doned the robbery. But Col. Gates has
acted very unradlcal and rsiused to en-
rich himself by the robbery OF the peo-
ple. It will be a long time before the
republican organs get over their disap-
pointmanf
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-01

A jefferson City correspondent says:
w. P. Napten, the statesman
and jurist, retired from the bench of
the supreme court and lett Tor his home
a few days ago. Except for the short
time when legislated u Of Office by the
wings. and during the war when he re-
fused to take the test oath. Judge Nap
ton has beer in the public service since
1884, first as secretary OF the senate,
next as Encouragement. and since jan
uary 80, 1889. on the bench of the SUI
preme court. The judge was born in
1908. and is consequently " years old.
He was born in New Jersey, educated
at the university of Virginia, and came
to this state IN 1882"
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-01
COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE.

return msi.-sVery RESPECTFULLY yours &C..
WIN. T. CANNON,