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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1882-08-18
8Detra.
An Apostrephe to an Esthete.

Soft-eyed and seraphic kuss
with timber legs and lily on one side,
We greet you from the raw
And uncouth West
The cow boy yearns to yank thee
To his braWny breast and squeeze
Thy paIpitatng gizzard
Through thy vest
Come to the mountain fastness,
With thy low-neck shirt
And high-neck pants.
Come to the coyotes home,
Thou son of Albion,
Jim Grow bard and champion aesthetic,
From oyer the summer sea.
Come to the fuzzy cactus king Of psssy and song,
Ride the fierce broncho DER dusty plains.
And let tho zephyr sigh among
Thy buttery locks.
Come, thou genius Of dyspeptic song.
Thou bilious lunatic frsm the far-off land,
Come to the home of genius.
Come to the snowy hills,
And wrestle with the alcoholic inspiration
OF our cordial home.
We yearn
To paint the bloom upon thy alabaster nose.
And plant the iin-iams
In thy clustering hair.
Thou mighty snoozer from across the main.
We greet thee
With our free, untutored ways and wild,
Peculiar style Of deadly beverage;
Come to the broad, free West and mingle
With eflr high-tOned mob
Come to the glorious Occidsnt.
And daily with the pack-mules whisk broom tail,
(Tryl his odd. vet soft demeanor
And peculiar nien
tTickle) his gambrel with sunnower bud, and
scoot
Across the blue horizon,
To the tooness of the sweet and succulent beyond.
Wen gladly
Gather up thy shattered remnants
With broen and ship them to thy beauteous
home
Forget me not
Thou bilious pelican from DER the sea
Thou blue nose clam,
With pimply, bullying brow; but
Come and we will welcome thee
With ancient oIelet and fragrant sausage
OF forgotten years.
-(BiR Nye to Oscar Wild)
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1882-08-18

Beautiful Fancy Lawns at and cents
Best Pacific Fancy Lawns, at IL
so pieces White Victoria Lawn (worth Is
eentS) at III
A lot OF Black Grenadines, worth Is cents)
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1882-08-18
EASTWARD.


G. & o. mainline trains run by Washington time;
Lexington Division by Columbus time, ,+,oor Now
York, Washington, Richmond, Huntington, Lexlng-
ton, Louisville and Cincinnati ,,o+on and
Nos. and A daily between Huntington d1,, ana
Washington, Richmond Lynchburg. Nc De aaH
Lexington and Huntington daily, except Sunoa ayy
No S leaves Richmond AGO 2. M; arrives Omar
lottesville Is p M. Mr. ,oos
No s leaves Charlottesville 400 A. NJ. arrives
No. leaves Charlottesville 4:35 P, A., Waynes,
boro 5:55, Staunton $50; arrives at Clifton Foiso
No. leaves Clifton Forge 90 A. NJ, stanton
S45 "A. A. NJ. Waynesboro $50; arrives Chario''es
No ID leaves Huntington 800 P. NJ. arrives Can
Nos 5. 6, 7, SO 10. daily, except Sunday 20
For RaIes, Tickets Baggage cheeks, Apply sk e AZ
any office of the G. g. Q RY; or Depot VI 1ie Ao'
Office of any connecting line 4
eaa 8s f. E. SUMMERSON,,
Ticket Agent. StauntOn. Va.
H. W FULLER, CT. & P. Ag't.
G. W. SMITH, General Manager
mayo f
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-10-08
FREAKS OF ELECTRICITY At NEWARK.

When the colored janitor of the Central Methodist
Episcopal Church, at Newark attempted To open
the gate of the iron fence front of that building
at o. clock last evening he felt severe shocs
Two subsequent attempts to enter met with IKE
result He Informed the choir who were practising
in the church, and they sought an explanation OF
the mystery. They found that the whole IRON fence
was strongly magnetzed and that when the gate
WAS partly opened there blue flame, IKE that
which is produced by the breaking of an electrical
current largo crowd gathered about the churcn,
aud a number of experimenters discovered that two
adjoining buildings having iron columns were so
charged with electricity that the hand could not
touch them without receiving the current. Shortly
before this occurred the operator IN the Mutual
Union Telegraph Office noticed, bfue niIines
arising from the switchboard de then
found that the gutta-percha coverings OF
the magnets of two relays were being consumed,
and he switched off its current. The explana,,
ton is that the air yesterday was moist ana
foggy. The buildings absorbed moisture and thus
became better conductors when the electricity was
turned on to supply the electric lamp. The effect
noticed in the Mutual Union Telegraph once was
caused by the crossing of an electric and a tele-
praDh wire
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-10-08

Armstrong The rest divided between S 0asy
Clerk Moran and Anthony Miller; iho An"'p0N
dents are unpledged to any candidate
JAMArcA.-William G. Hendrickson. the Excise
Commissioner charged with receiving 500 iGr
voting in favor of granting license to frederloK
Scbwistfayer of Woodhavon, was held YESTERDAY
for the action of the Grand Jury by Justice row
land.
OYSTER BAY.-At the recent meeting of the Pres Pres
bytery of Nassau the Rev. G. f. Boynton reslenI IT
his pastoral charge at Freeport. The rev " H.
Payson was released from the pastorate OF lhe hos
lyn church and arrangements were naue lof ni' III
stallation at Newtown Oh October lZ
;psiaiied IA nastor of the Presby terrain Church on
Wednesday next. 1t is expected that the Rev. MI.
Talmage will preach the sermon on that occasion.
The Hampstead church Is one OF the oides' III
America.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-10-08

HENRY A. DANIELS, NJ. d..
H4 Lexingtonave. between 29th ana I0thsbs ., thu
Geperatye organs that would be an lmped
men TO marriage birth OF healthy children speciaes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-10-08

A CORNER ON THE CORN.
Or Wings and Bunion Remedy controls ne maIk.s
Cure is perfect Of limitations 90 cents druggists
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-10-08
EGRAAF ~ TAYLOR.

orr STOCK Is NOW FULLY PREPARED FOR FALL
AND WINTER BUYERS, AND WE ARE ABLE, UPON
suORT NOTICE, TO TAKEA HOUSE OR APARTMENT
FROM THE PLAsTERER's HANDS AND FURNISH
1T WITH EVERY REQUISITE, AT HIGH MEDIUM,
OR Low COST
EACH DEPARTMENT
pFING SEPARATE AND COMPLETE. WITH THE
LATEST DESIGNS AND NOVELTIES BUYERS WILL
RE FAVORABLY IMPRESSED AS THEY PROCEED
FROM ONE DEPARTMENT TO ANOTHER IN EX.
AIMING OUR STOCK AND BY THE AID OF A
PASSENGER ELEVATOR WILL BE ENABLED TO
SELECT WITHOUT FATIGUE.
SPECIAL ATTENTION IL CALLED TO OUR
BEDDING DEPARTMENT,
WHICH IN ITS COMPLETENESS Is UNQUALIFIED
WE DESIRE TO RELIEVE OUR PATRONS OF ANY
ANXIETY ON THE PART THIS MOST INTRICATE
PART OF FURNISHING, AND WILL GUARANTEE
CONTENTS OF MATTRESSES, ETC, AS REPRE-
SCENTED.
ESTIMATES AND DESIGNS FURNISHED FOR GU s.
TOM WORK OF ANY CHARACTER
DEGRAAF q TAYLOR.
Al & 40 WEST 14TH.sr. N. Y.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-10-08

Cleanliness and purity make Parker's
Basam the favote for restoring the color to gray hair
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-10-08

Earl g. Wilson's f and w brand OF
Collars and Cuffs are the best Sold everywhere.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-10-08
HOME NEWS.
ppoNrNENT ARRIVALS.

St. Denis HotcJohn b Cough n.s OF " %ndeT
son ~ Virgina Nicholas Hotet-Edwss,ra in ~
of Toronto Gsey nn of virginia
ponnd az wisconsin General V. d. Groner, Vi Virginia.
and Colonel A. III. Beio of The Galveston Neos
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-10-08
Announcements


A CORNER ON THE CORN.
Dr Wings Corn and Bunion Remedy controls tne
Cure ia perfect OF limitations 90 cents druggists
ADMINISTER CARPETs.-3OO pieces nave Deen
by about half their value ana paced on sao
SHEPPARD KSAPP & Co. siIthave and 13th-st
Cleanliness and purity make Parker's Hair
Balsam thu fayorte for restoring the color 10 gray ha
Earl g. Wilson's f and w brand OF Mems
Collars and Cuffs are the best Sold everywhere
Flies reaches ants, bed-bugs, rats, mice,
crows chipmunks cleared out by Rough on Rats loc
Hankinson Steam Carpet Cleaning Works,
10 East 27ths Madison and 9TH ayes Also good
second hand carpets for sale W. H. hANhheoh'
LUNDBoRG's PERFUME
EDENIA
PARK g. THFORD,
AcKRR MRRRALL g. CosDT,
And all other grocers Brooklyn and
vicinity, keep and sell ,
Invaluable for TOILET LAUNDRY and BATH .. w..
Made only by Columbia Chemical W0rks % WHer-bt,
Brooklyn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-10-08

WHEN YOUR BOY HAS NEEDED CLOTHES oS'
DERCLOTHEs SHOES. OR HAT, WHERE HAVE
YOU BEEN ACCUSTOMED TO LOOK FOR SUCH
ARTICLEsi IF YOU DO NOT KNOW U.s. WE SHOULD
LIKE YOU TO BECOME ACQUAINTED WITH THE
RESOURCES OF OUR DEPOT OF SUPPLIES AND oUH
PLAN OF DOING BUSINESS. WE FEEL SURE THAT
YOU WILL FIND GREAT CONVENIENCE AND
POSITIVE MONEY ADVANTAGE IN THE sELEC-
TON OF BOYS WEARING APPAREL FROM OUR
VARIED AND EXTENSIVE STOCK, WHERE Is KEPT
EVERYTHING WORN BY BOY.
OUR GREAT BUSINESS IS OF COURSE IN CLOTH
ING. WHICH WE MAKE OURSELVES. BUT TAKE
BOYS, SHOES, FOR EXAMPLE, WHICH WE ALSO
KEEP, AND OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING PRICES
CHILDREN's sHOEs-sIZEs. y TO IOla;
Pebble Goat Spring Heel, Button. ..........-sl 20
Straight Goat spring Heel Worked Button Holes 2 90
Kid. FoKed Calf Button, with Hees......-..''-'. zoo
BOYS sHoEs-sIzEs. Ii TO q
N K Calf Narrow Toe Button .................. 200
n K Calf Grain, FOxed Button. zoo
American Calf Button Recommendations "oo
French Cali High Cut. Button. 4Oo
YOUTHS sHOEs-sIzEs. 2h TO 5la;
NIX calf Grain Fored English Walking Shoes. 80
n X Calf Narrow Toe Congress Observation-Disclosures. 2 80
X Cali Narrow Toe, Button. 275
American Golf Button $50
Plain London or Narrow, TOes) w
American Calf Imitation Lace NarrOw) a75
Toe Congress ~
French Calf English Lace 90
French Calf Diamond Tip. Button 6O
1T IS A SIGNIFICANT FACT THAT ALTHOUGH
OTHER HOUSES HAVE TRIED TO INITIATE OUR
STYLE OF ADVERTISING, NONE OF THEM HAVE
SUFFICIENT CONFIDENCE IN THEIR PROGRESSED
METHODS OF DEALING WITH THE PUBLIC AS TO
OFFER UNREsERvEDLY THE SIMPLE, PLAIN AND
HONEST GUARANTEE WHICH ACCOMPANIES
EVERY SALE OF CLOTHING MADE BY U.s. COM
MENT IS USELESS.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-06-24
NOTICE TO FARMERS.
Teachers Examination.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT TIE
IN County Board Of Education oil Sacramento
county will hold an examination for graft og Teach
ers' Certificates Said examination viii be held IN
the Pioneer Hall on Seventh street, between J and
X, and commence on TUE,DAY, the 27th Instant,
az Q o'clock az CHAS T. BISHOP,
jel7.td Super ntendebt Of Schools.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-06-24

"Now, he said to the interested lockers
on who inquired as to the object OF his
sketch, " the object is to trace this figure
of the circumscribed square without remov-
ing the pencil from the paper or retrscing
any of the lines"
Can it be done ," asked half dozen
voices at once.
"You can all see me do it, and as he
spoke the pencil few around the various
curves and angles and the figure was COM
plete.
In less time than it takes to write it all
the gentlemen had taken out their pencils
and were hard at work on the puzzle. The
success was about uniform-each man found
himself one line short. Again and again
the same thing was accomplished, but no
one was successful. Then the dinner came
in and the matter dropped for the time be.
ing. But the end was not yet. The seeds
had been sown and soon bore fruit. The
single trial had been fatal to the peace of
mind not only Of those who were present
but by degrees of the whole community.
Since that day there has been serious
state of things in Louisville, for which Pro-
lessor Tobn alone is responsible. The
fever has spread like wildfire, and every
Douy IS al WOFh on tue puZAke. II stichS
more tenaciously than did the accursed
Is, IA, 10, and the man who once has
yielded to the temptation OF trying to solve
it is wretched beyond description. Not a
scrap of paper is to be found that does not
bear the mysterious cris- which bears
silent but incontrovertible testimony to
the sbortive efforts at solution which are
driving to the lupatic asylum the wretched
victims of the baleful diagram. At law
yers' offices, at the clubs and in the count
ing-rooma, sup stairs, down stairs and in
the ladies' chamber" all Louisville is at
work upon the puzzle, and it is said that
the Board of Trade, though the puzzle is as
old as the hills and can doubtless be done
by majority of the children in the public
schools of New York, has made formal
demand on Professor Tobin to publish the
solution lest business sSould be so utterly
neglected that the grass will begin to grow
in Main street.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-06-24
a RARE BARGAIN

NOR HOTEL MEN.-A FIRST-CLASS -.
C HOTEL, having good business OF s;i,I
transient customers, is offered FOR SALE . ..s.A
VERY CHE p and upon easy terms. 1t IS
Three-story Brick Building, containing 35 rooms,
ue#ly furnished throughout, with all modern con-
venences and in excellent condition. Is pleasantly
located in the foothills, upon the Centr Pacific
Railroad, within short ride from Sacramento and
San Francisco aud in the best climate for nYalids
in the Stste. Apply to FRED. D. GRIFFiTHS, at
LINDLEY Il co.'s, Sacramento, Cal. je22-1ptf
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-06-24

YEyEXAs LANDS FOR sALE-WE HAVE FOR
sale over 100000 acres OF selected Texas lands,
for farming aud ranch purposes Prices from 81 to
g so per acre. HOLT Il WISE, Surveyors and Gen.
eral Land Agents Abilene Taylcr county, Texas.
References: Colonel Caleb Dorsey, Hon. C. P. Rer-
~, VI. c., and Christy & Wise, San Francisco.
40 I'm
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-06-24
TO LET OR FOR SALE.

Advs1.sepsuss cs i've lines IN this department ar
inserted Tor q oenta for ors tne; three times Tor 8
.s3ts q % csnig peg week.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-06-24
The Latest Puzzle Craze.

Professor Tobin, of the Louisville Poly
technic School. tie other day, says the
Courier Journal, at hotel dinner table
drew the following diagram on the back of
q bill of fare:
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-06-24
SUMMER RESORTS.
ANDERsON'S SPRINGS,
LAKE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.

ANDERsON's SPRINGS,
LAKE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.
i eaiistoga Na MaL county Ave FIVE C
miles from MIddletown. and ten ~ .sl4tf.sSEe@A
miles from the Great Geysers, sllsl 81
between which and Andt rson's
Springs there are good wagon roads.
Stage Farc.. ......-.......'...'.. % %
E;oard per Week. Prom $40 to SIS
HOT SULPHUR haD STEAM BATHS
For the cure of Rheumatism, Paralysis. st, vitus
Dance, Dropsy, etc. Cold Sulphur for Dyspepsia,
Diseases OF the Stomach and Kidneys
Scenery unsurpassed Climate mild and equable-
ConsunlptiYes generally improved in health, and
asth.natics invariably relieved. Trout fishing in
the grounds. Deer hunting in the immediate
vicinity. New Cottages for the better accOmmoda.
ton OF guests Cooking is good.
IMPORTANT EECO sasEND ATIOSs.
Remarkable Cure OF Dropsy.
VALLEJO June, 1892
I suffered intensely with Dropsy, and was induced
by Mr.. EdgecoInb TO try Anders0n's Springs, he
having been cured there after undergoing ffightful
agonies being tapped three times before he reached
there; and 1 am deeply grateful for taking his
ADVICE, LOT SUCH DeneuCidl eject D0u SDFIIl.S
on me that | entirely cured, and advise all
who may be suffering to try Andersnn's Springs.
KATE MACKAY.
Sight Restored.
A candid and well-known gentleman of san Fran.
cisco certities briefly as follows:
May 81, 1882.
a was cured of Inflammation of the eyes at An
derson's Springs, Lake county"
II. j. DURNEY,
425 Brannan strest, San Francisco.
Many other cases of dropsy and paralysis rheum-
atism swelling OF limbs, and various other obstinate
eases of chronic diseases have been cured from year
year at the above named springs which located
in Lake county, 10 miles from Calistoga.
Special regard is paid to the diet of guests, who
are literally furnished with good home cooking etc.
Send for further information. Address
ANDERSON & PATRIQUIN,
Anderson's Springs Lake county, via Cahstoga, Cal.
je23TTStf
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-06-24

nRLEANS HOTEL FIRST CLASS FUR
nished and uafurnished rooms 20 let to gentle
or families by the day, week or month. l0lS
Second street, between and X. MRS. IL. W. 0GG,
Proprietres5 ie2-tf
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-06-24
REPRESENTATION.

XTYHEREAS, BY An ORDER OF THE BOARD
w of Supervisors Of Sacramento county, made
in conformity with Section 1904 OF the Political
Code, and entered Of record on the 9th day OF De-
cember, 1881, caEceling all names then the Great
ton Of the voters therein, all persons entitled TO
be registered as voters in said county are hereby
notified to present themselves at the Office OF the
County Clerk in the Courthouse at tie city Of Sac
ramento for such registration
Sacramento, December 10, 1881.
THOMAS IL. BERKEY,
d1nH County Clerk.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-06-24
no. 40 J STREET.
CROSS d ROBINSON.

tHOss d hNBsSobN,
A TToRNEYS AND C0USSEL0RS-AT-LAw-
IN Special attention given TO Probate Land and
other Legal Business. orFeet Abstracts taken
from the Records Of III tournaments In
any OF the Public Offices, affecting title 10 snd
membranes upon any town lots or lands within
the county Of Sacramento, furnished short notice.
Also diagrams representing the boundaries Of such
lands, taken from actual surveys made by tho
County Surveyors. ies4ply
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-06-24
NOTICE OF SALE
--oP A.
VALUABLE CITY HOME.

TN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE COUNTY
I Of Sacramento, State Of California.-H CLARK,
Plaintiff vs. ANS NJ PIERCE ct ais, defendants.
BY virtue of decree of the Superior Court of the
county of Sacramento, state of California made and
entered in the above entitled action on the 18th day
of May, 1882, by which was appointed Commits
soner and directed to SELL according to law and the
terms of said Decree all the following describ real
estate, viz. The north quarter of the south half
OF Lot No. !, in the block bounded by NJ and N,
and Fourth and Fifth Streets of Sacramento city,
per the official map plan thereof, TO satisfy
Judgment obtained in said Court in favor Of plain
tiff and against said defendants, for the sum Of
$780, and costs of suit, taxed Mt $50 rs, and all
sccruiug costs taxed at So therefore, in pursuance
of said decree and order OF sale issued out of
said Court, and directed to and dated June 9,
1882, commanding to make such sale, give notice
that will sell at public auction the abovedescrbed
property, on LIST day of JULY, 1882, at the Court
house door, at the corner OF Seventh and streets,
Sacramento city, in Sacramento county, at the hour
Of 10 o'clock A. NJ, to the highest bidder for cash.
Deed at expense OF purchaser.
Z. c. SWEETSER, Commissioner.
Sacramento. June s, 1882. ie9-td
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-06-24
THE QUIET HOUR.
Answers to June 10th.

Answers TO June 10th.
1872. Capitalized.
1873. Animated (animatedl.
1874. Garbage.
1875 More, Abel, read, sure, boar
Marsh. Elder.
1876. All Fours (seven upl.
1877. Copeck; corned.
NoTE Examination of the very large
number of papers filed in the word build
ing contest on the word "Mexicau," has
been entered upon and will be prosecuted
rapidly.
Few 1angles.
1886. Diamonds, by Amy
a. In Santa Cruz; the climate ethereal; still ;
letter.
a. In lonely; to secure; to sing in manner
1887. Double acrostic, by Quest:
A FISH, an animal an ancient writer; bundle
OF corn; empire period of time. Initials
Blooming Finas-A climbing plant. Combined
A species Of capsicum.
1855. Charade, by II. H:
Independence day is coming
First we shall not find,
But tioweTy last may hear,
II are inclined.
Of old memories there may be
whole, and as we listen
Ideal battles may be fought,
And steel may cash and glisten.
1899. Numerical, dedicated to Rose, by
Amy:
A word of ten letters.
10, Q, /, even.
S, 9, 10, 10 fasten firmly.
4, 5, 6, Z, S, an imperti aent fellow.
S, ?, l, O. TO raise money.
8, ell 9, a kind Of spider.
4, 2, Z, 5, to recommend, etc.
3, g, I, l, 10, darkened.
l, >, 3, nickname for boy.
10, a. to SET on and remove the dishes at feast.
1890. Crossword enigma:
Inter Ocean.l
Ny first is in vice, but not in sin;
My second is in finish and also in fin;
My third is in come, but not in 60
Ny fourth is in terror, but not in woe;
Ny fifth is in good, but not in bad
My sixth is in urchin, but not in lad;
My seventh is in ink, out not in pen
Ny eighth is in canary, but not in wren ;
My whole is royal lady.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-08-24
For Governor:
ALVIN AWKINS.
DAY.

Let the Republicans, who asseme
bic in convention to-day, as the
representatives Of their party III this
Congressional district, resolve to do
what Is right Then they viii serve
their party and their country, Let
them lose sight of individuals and
keep only principles in view, Have
we arrived at that point where the
life of cur grand old party, rich in
glorious achievements and strong
in sound principle, depends
upon the life or services
of any single individual? If there a
man in the district, who carries the
destinies OF the party in the pockets
Of his pantaloons2 Has the Repub,
ican party IN the second district no
higher mission to fulfill than the dis,
tribution of tue spoils of office?
Are the people their own masters, or
must they submit to the censorship
ofa few self~c0nstltuted bosses7 Are
they free, or must their political af-
fairs be controlled by self appoints
ed guardian!
These are pertinent questions. II
those who assume to represent the
party in toeday's convention are
looking alone to the welfare of the
party and the country, they will con
slider these and kindred questions,
and consider them well, thoroughly
dispassionateiy, without prejudice
and free from passion.
If principles are lost sight of and
only men are looked to, if we have
descended to this low plane, even
then, il we are not lost to all sense
Of shame, if we have a decent re-
spect for the good opinion of the
world. we must be careful in making
selection of u candidate who
will be taken, IN some sense
by those who do not know us, as 6
representative Of the intelligence and
virtue Of the people. If We do moi
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-08-24

THE last letter of Col. Jno. b.
Brownlow was a centre shot, and
has caused many IL man who was
inclined to support Houk to pause.
There is no man in the district
willing to admit that he wants to be
represented at the National Capital
by one who SO far forgets the Dig
nifty of his position and the prin-
ciples of common decency and pro
priety as to go bowling drunk upon
the streets of Washington in such
manner as to fall into the
hands of the police and get
himself locked up in the cell of a
common prison. His prolonged
absence from his post of duty, even
if he had something like decent ex~
cuse to offer is bad enough, but when
/ he lies about it and disgraces himself
and his constituents by conduct
which would bring the blush OF
shame to the lowest criminal in the
land, he must not complain if the
people refuse to support his aspira-
tons for the high position he has
already disgraced,