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What Mr.. Blaine saw.

New York Tribune: That Mr.. Blaine
refused to join the Know-Nothing or
ganization, though his associates in
The Kennebec journal, had done SO,
has been established. The falsehood
that he wrotes articles for that journal
in support of proscriptive ideas has
been refuted by the voluntary declar-
alton Of the gentleman who did write
them, and at that time held those
ideas. What Mr.. Blaine did think Of
the Know Nothing movement, he has
told the whole world in his history,
which was written at q time when he
had no expectation of becoming can
didatc for Office again, and which has
been highly honored in Europe aud in
this country for its calm, impartial
and candid treatment of public ques-
tons. In his first volume, page III,
Mr.. Blaine said:
Thenceforward new alliances were
rapidly formed. In the South those
Wings who, though still unwilling to
profess an anri-slsvery creed, would
not unite with the Democrats, were
recognized under the name of the
American party, with Humphrey Mar
shall, Henry Winter Davis, Horace
Maynard, and men of that class Cor
leaders. This party was founded on
prescription Of foreigners, and with
special hostility TO the Roman Catho-
tic church. 1t had fl FIJI and fever
ish success, and ia l844-55. under the
name of know-Nothinys, enrolled tens
OF thousands in secret lodges. But its
creed was narrow, its principals were
illiberal, and its methods of procedure
boyish and undignified. fhe great
body Of thinking men in the North
saw that the real contest impending
was against slavery and not against
naturalization laws and ecclesiastical
dogmas. The Know-Nothings there
fore, speedily disappeared.
1t is not to be expected that the
Democrats, in this extreme cmergen-
cy, will tell the truth about Mr.. Blaine.
But those citizens who wish 10 know
his real opinions will be glad TO have
them thus deliberately and frankly
expressed by Mr.. Blaine himself. 1t
is matter of record that he was
among the earliest of "those thinking
men in the north" who "saw that the
real contest impending was against
slavery" and threw himself with his
energy and youthful ardor into the
organization of the Republican party
in the very year in which, it is falsely
asserted, he was striving 10 keep the
Know-Noihing party alive. He lett
the Pennsylvania Constitution for tho
instruction of the blind" November
%, 1854 after the articles were pub
lished in Maing which have been false
" attributed to him-and in the very
next year, 1855, according to Gov
crnor Kent, she was leading power
in the councils of the Republican
Marty -
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By GES'L RoBr. A. FRIEDRICH.
Air, Marching Through Georgia.
Ring out the grand old bugle, boys. well
have another song,
Slug if for the Chieftains, who arc moving
right along;
Sing If as we'll sing it boys, half a million
strong,
While marching to the polls in November
CHORUS.
Hurrah, hurrah. for Maine and Illinois,
Hurrah, hurrah! we'll down 'em won't we
boys.
Making the liveliest of music boys, from
East to Western sea,
Marching on to the polls in November.
Wen do some tall old shouting, bows, as of
we've done before,
While going for the .Johnies until they
were no more,
Well give 'em such drubbing, boys, thai
after 'eighty-four
THEY'LL never march again in November
Chorus:-Hurrah, hurrah. etc.
There will be cheering, boys-the cheer
ing mixed with tcars
Of pity for their candidates, resting OF
their blers,
And joy at the triumph of our flag of "A hun
dred years
As it valves over the polls in November
Chorus :-Hurrah, hurrah etc.
So boys to the front once more for freedom
and her train
Creating such havoc, that their proph
cts will maintain
There's punishment after death for all who
dare remain
To fight us at the polls in November.
Chorus :-Hurrah, hurrah etc.
TOPEKA KANSAS
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ANNOUNCEMEyTS.


To the Editor Of the Daily Edsie:
Please announce to the Republicans of Sedg
wick county that while am not unmndful o
the honOrs SO kindly bestowed, still, believing
that the interests entrusted to my hands have
been cared for in manner which has ELECTED
the approval of the public, beg leave to an
nounce myself as a candidate for reelection t.
the Office of probate jude. snbject, OF course
TO the action of their delegates in convention
Respectfully, J.. u. JEWETT.
announce myself as a candidate for the Of
flee of judge of probate Of Sedgwick county
subject to the decision OF The Republican con-
vention. iIN PARSONS,
OF iIatton, RGg-1os 4 Parsons
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q. W Z. Jones is d candidate Tor the position
of county attorney. subject TO the decision Of
the Republican county convention, to be held
Wichita, September 9th. 1854.
l hereby announce myself rs a cane late fol
clerk of the district court, subject to the decs-
ion of the Republican county convention
\. H. CARPENTER.
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HALF A MILLION.

The following campaign sony is
published at the request of some gen.
tlemen who desire copies:
WE'RE COMING, HALF A MILLION STRONG.
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dedicated to the Grand Army of the Republic
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-11

By GES'L RoBr. A. FRIEDRICH.
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Topeka, KANSAS.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1884-07-17

HE YIELDS GRACEFULLY.


WIIMlNGTON, DEL, July l2.-Sei ator
Bayard came from his suburban Sonc
to his office this morning. WheE the
As sociated Press representative called
upon him he said he was not yet pre-
pared to speak freely and fully in re-
gard to .his work OF the opening cam
paign, but would do so when the smoke
of the convention cleared away. He
really felt sense of relief He said
that now the convention had made its
choice and that the great RESPONSE
bilities of leadership had fallen ON
other shoulders. He said. further,
he would give the ticket his hearty sup
port. as he had freely and Immediately
announced in his telegram to Mr.. Cleve
land congratulating him upon his ;lomi-
nation. He referred to ClcVeland's letter
of acceptance of the Gubernatorial nom
nation, in 1852, as an admirable 'docu-
ment which attracted his attention at
the time and fingered in his memory,
and he was prepared to believe that the
time had now come when American
people, tireing of the evils of Republican
misgovernment and repulsed lg the
ticket that party put into field, Sould
demand and secure Il change OF the ad
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Politics in Fapnin County.

BoNHAM, July 12.-[Specia,. This
precinct held its conventio to-day and
selected eighteen delegates to the County
invention to be held at
Bonham on July 10. Resolutions
were passed endorsing the leas-
ing of the school lands and the action OF
the Land Board thereon; endorsing the
the administration of the Stale and in
structing delegates for Ireland, Walsh,
Lubbock, Tehlplcton and Swain, and
for Barney Gibbs for Lieutenant-Gov-
ernor; for II. NJ. Lusl for f!lotoriul rep
rescntative of F;mnin and Lamar
counties, and for the delegates to the
Judicial convention, to east the vote of
Fannin county for the candidate that
receives the endorsement Of Lamar
county ut her primary election OH the
18th proXmo, as the candidate for Dis
trict Judge was conceded to Lamar
county.
a ratification meeting is being held
tonight over the Cleveland and Hen
bricks nomination. The town IS astir
with enthusiastic people.
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CONVENTION fl'RORE.
Gorgcons white Hats aud CockndcS
Abundant.
RALLY OF THE INDEPENDENTS
G.orge william Curtis. Carl schurs aud
Others Express Unqualified Ap-
proval-The press-The Year
of Democratic Jubilee.
Convention Echoes.

EMPTY is CHICAGO, TIiE dASG'S GONE.
CHICAGO, July l2.-Thcre were very
few remaining evidences this morning
of the Democratic convention. Dele
gates very generally have taken their
departure. The club and hcadquarter's =
banners have been furled and hotel cor
ridors have resumed their wonted ap-
pcarancc. ON the streets are still To be
seen more than the usual number ofwhite
hats, u number of which are surmountcd
ing of which has become sort of rage
among the Democracy.
Members of the National committee
aud other leaders of the party, who are
still in the city, express confidence ms to
the strength of tho ticket.
Delegates generally express great sat
isfaction Mt the treatment received at
the hands of the local committees in
providing for their comfort. Now, that
the great convention has come and gone,
IL Is due To the officers and commit
tee of arrangements that the press
should acknowledge its obligations.
Tho remodcling of the hall made an adj
mirahlc audience room and the facilities
granted for making, printing and tclc-
graphing the extensive reports were
ample. Special thanks are due To Judge
William {. Cloudy in the preliminary
arrangements ofdctails and Hon. a. a.
Brown and Col. Richard j. Bright, the
efficient Scargant-at-Armsf for the intel
gent aid rendered and their Just apprc-
citation ofthc requirements OF the press.
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Harris County Convention,

IIousroN, July h.-.Special. The
County Democratic convention met
here to-day with full attendance OF
delegates from all the precincts,
Delegates were appointed 10 the State
Congressional and Senatorial convention.
Resolutions were adopted unani-
mously endorsing the administration Of
Governor Ireland and also endorsing the
course of Hon, Charles Stewart, In Con-
grcss.
Hon. Marshall Tankersly was nomi-
mated for the Legislature; also candi-
dates for County aud District Judges and
County Attorney.
ON the office of Assessor the conyen-
iion cane to dead lock, the candidates,
two in number, being about equally
divided in strength. Ailer eight ballots
the convention adjourned until y O'Clock
Tomorrow. The convention was rather
uproarous all the offices bcing spirltcdly
contested for,
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Republican Ratification Meeting.

NEW YORK, July l5.--A Republican
mass meeting called to ratify the nomi-
nation of Blaine and Logan, was held
tonight at the Grand opera-housc, on
Eighth avenue and Twenty-third street.
The house was crowded with several
hundred, whn were about the doors as
oarly as Z, ami in less than five minutes
after access to the hall was obtained,
every seat in the hall was TILED, and II
little later every foot of space in the
auditorium was occupied. he audi
cncc was enthusiastic, ami when promi-
nent Republicans who took their places
on the platform, were recognized.
lhcy, were Justify chcered.
Charles :. Smitl, was made
Chairman. Mr.. Smith, in opening, All
dressed them and asked what was the
issue in canvass. \ voiee in the gallery
replied, "Protection.' Ar this the audi
ditnce gcs up and clnered long aud
loudly. Mr.. Smith went on to say that
he agreed with the aSScmblagc and
mate an argument Of considerable
length to- show the great benefits that
were derived from IL pl'Gc"tive tariff. Il
long serves of resolutions were read aNd
the Secretary WAS frequently interrupted
by applause when the names III Ara
ham Lincoln, Gen. etrant, Garfield, aNi
Nrt.lurwcre referred tu. The resolutions
say that in appealing 70 ,he people for
their eomhincd support, the Kepub:can
party referred 20 H., rccurd for the past
twenty-iour years. 1t was organized as
party oi free soil ana! free speech and
aS IA protest agra INST slavery. As SGch it
was bound and pledged To in:itntain
civil and political rights of the treed-
men. The services Of the partE in the
reduction of taxes and in ruducll. the
rational debt we're also cited. Il. sImp-
ton of specie payment had fnriiisird
the people with Il souni and
staple currelcy, and within twenty
wears after the war the treasury
was overiiowing and the country
,ains TO the welfare OF she people
the party had shown itself to he
progressive and the champion OF law
and order. The Republican, party of to-
day was declared to be The same as that
of other years in its devotion 20 principle
and its prompt response TO the demands
OF the cnuntry, and confidence was eN-
pressed that no true Republicans would
he deceived into giving aid and comfort
to the Democratic party, which was
also masquerading now as in party
patriotism and reform the same as when
it declared the war of the Union
failure and denounced the amend-
ments to the constitution, and persist
entity opposed all efforts to improve the
civil service. The resolutions were
then declared: The Republicans of this
city heartily approved of the policy of
the party in protecting American in
dustry and American workingmcn
from competition with any form of
cheap or servile labor. The party was
pledged to protective policy, and at
the same time has declared that what
ever inequalities existed in the present
tariff would be corrected. The Demo-
cratic party could not evade
its responsibility. for the
| las attempt in Congress t.
' legisla.e in the interest of free trade
which policy it also declared in its
! Chicago platform, hut in vague and
cvasive terms. Tie Republican party
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Gen. Butler Interviewed.

WASnrNGroN, July I5.-Gen. B. f.
Butler arrived here this morning and
was interviewed by Star reporter. He
positively refused to discuss his attitude
or intimate his future course. He said.
thai the latter is subject tor considera-
tion, and when he gives it the careful
consideration it merits he will declare
hinsself over his own signature in no
unmstakablc terms. In the meantime
he pronounceS in a wholesale way any
and all expressions or declarations pur-
porting to come from him as false.
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Grnnh Ratification.

ENNIS, July l5.-lSpecial. The Deni-
ocrats of Ennis and surrounding coun-
try held II rousing ratification meeting
on Main street last night. There was %
large and enthusiastic crowd present
and firing of anvils, fireworks, bOn-fires,
music and speaking was the order of the
evening. There was quite n number Of
prominent speakers from WaNahachie
present, who added greatly to the oc-
CasiOn. The greatest enthusiasm pre-
vailed and many times, while some
gifted orator was leading the minds of
the multitude up To some high cninence-
from which to proclaim the good news
%. glad tidingS that come to us from the
Chicago convention, there would break
in long, loud shouls and hurrnhs for the
coming great leaders, Cleveland and
Hendricks.
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Hendricks Relates Another Charge.

INDINHAroLIs, July l5.- Immediately
following the announcement of the
nomination of ex-senator Hendricks at
Chicago, the statements were sent from
this city by special cores pondents, in
alleged 10 have spoken disrespectfully
ofGov. Cleveland. and TO have said Mr..
Hendricks was placed on the ticket for
the purpose of giving il additional
strength. GoY. Hendricks. when
spoken to on the subject, stated that the
alleged language was not used by Mrs.
Hendricks, and added that there was no
truth whatever in that portion of the
special dispatches purporting to be q
repetition of her words.
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The Ohio Democrats,

CoLuMnrs, o., July I5.-Thc Demo-.
cratic State Executive committee met
this afternoon with all except four MEM
bers present, either in person or by
proxy. The time of the session was
spent in discussing the plans OF opera
tions of the campaign, and it was de-
cided To begin work at once and carry
the State, possibly, both in October and
November. Among matters considered
was raising campaign funds. The COM
mittee adjourned to meet July 9th.
when the headquarters will be located.
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strong IN this county, and nov ihnl th"
louder around whom a. rally, they are
urging his clnims. One precinct IN the
county hns Instructed for him, aud
many uf the delegates from the city are
warm IN his praise, Dick lIubbnrd's
name will surely be before the conycn-
tlon Saturday, and all things point Ia u
delegation a. Houston In his favor. The
antl-lroland men say they now have u
man they can defeat him with. In the
u iirst-class man should take the second
place, for Il IL whispered here that
Hubbard will hold u position in Clove-
lands cabinet
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The (IluiriuuuslliD,

WASHINGTON, July 1.-THE star says
II is stated that VIM. Dickson who was
made n member of the Democratic
National committee, will be elected
Secretary when the committee Is organ
lied In New York on the 9th inst.
Senator German who Is Chairman of the
Congressional committee is spoken of in
connection with the chairmanship of
the committee. These two committees
have been working ut cross purposes
heretofore and il is now proposed 10
unite them and, while preserving the
two organizations, make the Con-
gressi0nnl committee subcommittee
of the National committee.
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Hunt County.

GREENvILir, July Il. Special.
| + is generally conceded here that the
Democratic convention succeeded in
putting out an acceptable and winning
ticket.
The fact became very evident in the
primary just held in this county that
the people are divided in their opinions
on the land question, now being agi-
tated. Resolutions adopted in the pre-
cinct conventions were divided for aud
against the lease law. Strange to say,
there is no issue between the candidates
on the point. They agree in opposition
To the repeal of the lease system.
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I had also n re any policy which iofri.,i
u incroi = American commerce and bsi
opened many markets for Americas
product u the Western hemisphere
The wiz . ~ dlgni1cd administration
of Pros 1t Arihur was commended.
full faith and rOiiildonco In the charac.
tornnd capacity and patriotism 0f James
u. Blaine was expressed with warm APP
probation, Ills eminent public services
aud pride In his abilities. which placed
him In the front rank of American
statesmen. General Logan was eulo-
glzed ~ representative volunteer sol
dler whose clvil record IN ~ distinguish
ed and pure as his military service was
brave and effective, and his nomination.
heartily ratified. The resolutions We're
adopted unanimously amid great cheer
INN
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Leave of Absence.

Ro HESTER, july l5.~-I!on. William
Purcell, editor of the Union, was granted
leave of absence until after November
at his own request, because, he says. h"
cannot with service TO the party, credit
to .he paper, or honor to himself, con
duet the Union during the present
political campaign. lie has also sent in
his resignation AS u candidate for Presi-
dental Elcctor to Chairman Manning, Of
the Democratic State committee.
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ELIzAnEru, y. j., July li.--B. W. Ter.
lindee, of this city, Secretary of the Ma
tional committee of the Grcenback party,
who accompanied General Butler from
Chicago to Builalo,say Butler stated dis
tinctly to General Weaver, himself and
others, that he had accepted the Na-
tional and Anti Monopoly nomination
and would run and will probably conccn-
trate his work in New York.
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Gregg County Democrats.

LoNavIEw, July l2.-tSpecial. The
County convention was held to-day and
delegates selected as follows to the
Houston conventions: Campbell, Casey,
Durham and Ragland. Delegates to all
District conventions were selected by
dozens. Ireland, Congressman Jones,
Judge McCord, Capt. Cunditf and Rev.
b. w. Brown were endorsed. The two
thirds rule was approved warmly. The
convention approved the Democratic
nominees and platform, and ratifica-
ton meeting will be held next Saturday.
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Press Opinions.


LONDON, July l2.-Thc London Daily
News says: Americas foreign relations
Will be safer in Clevcland's hands than
in those of Blaine, and tho latter repre-
i ike the ,e1 same party BART here. here makes k up in
audacity and v0ubiiitv for lack Of num-
Der, as President Cleveland would
cultivate quietude abroad and peace at
home. If elected he will be chosen on
the ground that he will more wurthily
represent the probity, good sense and
studied moderation of the American
people than Blaine.
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New York Republican Committee.

NEW YoRK, July l5.-The Executive
committee, of the Republican State
committee, to-day decided to take the
Army and Navy clu b"oom in connc,'-
ton with the iiilsey house, as head
1unr,ers, to bo opened Immediately
At the headquarters of the Republican
National committee everything is pro
gressing tavorably and documents are
being prepared for distribution.
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FT. WoRTT, July Especial. Tho
precinct conventions of the Democracy
met in this county to-day, delegates
being elected to the county convention
in Eost of the precincts nothing in tn,
way of instructions We're given. In the
first ward and Third, delegates were in.
Structed for Templeton. Wellborn was
endorsed in -four precincts. In six il
was determined To have no nomination
bat for Representative. Free grass and
the leasc-law were not instructed on.
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Call for County Convention.

SHERMAN, July l5.-ISpecial. The
Democrats of GraysOn county have
been called to meet in their various
precincts and elect delegates to the
county convention, to be held in the
court-hOuse Saturday, August 9TH, to
elect delegates to the State and District
conventions and TO nominate II county
ticket.
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McLennan County solid - Free Grass
DOWncd.

McGREGoR, July Special. An
the candidates in McLennan county are
billed to speak in our town on the 18th
instant to present their claims to the
dear people. Gov. Ireland seems to be
the choice of a majority of our county
the Examiner, the Ross boom and sTce
grass to the contrary notwithstanding.
Gibbs the universal choice for the second
place.
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Buffers Candidacy.

WoRCEs TER, MAs!., July l5.-Chair.
man Plympton, leading Butler nan
ager, arrived from Chicago this. morn
ing and declined to make any definite
statement in regard to ButleI''s plans
He said no man had authority to say
what he would do.
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VIII BE Il Candidate.

THRRFLL, July l5.--lSpecial. Judge
William Charlton has consented to let
his name come before the convention aS
candidate for the Legislature. AS a
gentleman, judge and lawyer, he has
enjoyed an enviable reputation. In tho
Legislature, he will maintain in this prest-
age and prove an honor TO the district if
elected