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THE TICKET.

Uneasy lies the head of Blaine. 1t
is easier to win the title of "Plumed
Knight" than to be elected President.
1t is by far less trouble to carry con-
ventions by storm than it is to carry
the country. The dashing, brilliant
Blaine seconded by the brilliant dash
ing Logan with all their audacity and
flourish, will find that dash will not
win in combat like this, where the
happiness and prosperity of nation
depend Largely upon the good judg-
ment and prudence of its rulers. The
New York Sun thus comments:
There are many Republicans who
see in the present candidate of their
party none of the solid qualities of
judgment and prudence which should
be possessed by possible ruler OF ma
ton, and none of that scrupulous hon
or which ought to be expected in a
public man. These Republicans are
deeply digusted with the result OF the
Chicago Convention, and some OF
them have already declared their reso-
luton of opposing a restless adventur-
er whose administration, if, to the
misfortune of the country, he should
be elected President, would mean cor
ruption ut home and reckless entan-
clement abroad. In Massachusetts
an active protest against him is al
ready made, and in New York, where
the Republicans need every vote they
can get, a decided disaifection exists
These mutterings OF discomfort
may die away before the election day
or they may be the precursors of 4
storm which will oyerwhelm the par
ty. But whether the revolt be great
or small, it is hard to see how Mr.
BLAINE's followers can be unpreparet
for 1t. In 1881 their favorite did al
he could to divide the party. Fol
the sake Of gratifying persona
grudge, he induced GARFIELD to de
clare war against CoNKLING. Thu
party, while it was yet in the flush o
recent victory, was disorganizet
and split into bitterly opposed fac
tons. Then came GARFIELD's assas
sination, and the men who had mad,
him tool and his short administra
ton failure, had nothing but abus'
or distrust for his successor.
Mr.. ARTHUR found his party in TIN
wretched plight to which Mr.. BLAINE
leadership had brought it. By moder
alton and conservatism and prudence
the President has made the part,
stronger and more united than could
have been expected. The nomination
of Mr., BLAINE again threatens to pre-
duce dangerous, perhaps fatal, divi
sions.
Mr. BLAINE, who was the voluntar
cause of the divisions in his party il
1881, is now the involuntary cause c
divisions in il in 1884 He can hay
no reason to complain if there an
Republicans who will crafty thei
suspicion or their hatred of him to tn
loss of the party, rs he gratified hi
private hatred to the loss of the part
in 1881 But there is this difforenc,
He injured his party merely to satisf
private malice. The men who wi
oppose him this fall, even if the defea
or ruin of Rcpubicanism should b
the result, are acting for the most PAL
from patriotic motives, because the
believe that ho is dangerous and IN
principled politician, unfit and IN
worthy to be entrusted with the n;
tional Government. They may smas
the Republican party, but Mr.. BLA1N
can't complain he tried to smash
himself.
Tho Tnnnasspe Stata Dan,onro4 !;
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Hoarseness, Severe Coughs, or any af.
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Regular size $l.00
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Question: What is the difference
between the Republican party and a
drunkard?
Answer: One has the "Jim
Blaines' and the other the "jim jams. +"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-06-14
HlambIen County Democratic
Convention. i'N

q T
5y1The Democrats Of Hamilton county,
Tenn, met June 9th, 1854, in pursue
ance to call Of the Chairman, S. w.
Shields. On motion, Hon. VIM. Nc
Farland was elected permanent Chair
man, and DR.. II. B. Owens Secretary
On motion, a Committee of eight
were appointed to nominate delegates
to the State Convention, which is tC
be held in Nashville, Tenn, on the 18th
day of June, 1884, for the purpose o.
nominating candidate for Governor
and such other business as may come
before said convention.
The following delegates were ap
pointed
LIST District-H. Loop, DR.. D. A
Nelson, and w. c, Durham.
2nd District-W. A. Howell, L. G
Ivey.
Bird District-Jno. Lawrence, c
Milligan.
4th District. T. Noe, Jno. Ivey.
9th District. J. Burnett, S. W
Shields.
9th District-G. w, Folsom, o. c
King.
18th District-Robt. Harle, L. 1
Leeper, G. Witt.
9Th District-Henry McClister, "
A. McCorckle.
9th District--Dr. G. E. Fuller, jaime
Knight. .,.
10th District-Will Neil, Chas. y
Taylor,
18th District-Samucl w. Jacl
Newton Lane, J. L. CULLEN.
, 18th District-Allen Howery, Fran
Farmer.
County at Target G. Cain, W.
! Dickson, j. = 'relms, ST., Jno, n
Fleming, w c. Kyle, J. c. Hodge
l Hon. VIM. Nc Farland, Chairman, an
DR.. r. B. Owens, Secretary, were addC
to the delegates.
On motion, the Chairman appointt
i the following committee on resell
tons, viz 0, G. King, DE-. McForri
DR.. d, a. Nelson, who reported Il
q following resolutions which were ado
ted, viz:
! 1st. RESOLVED, Whereas, the Natio
III Democratic party-thc outspokC
foe of Capitalization, fraud, high tart
/ high taxes and protective monopoli
! upon the success OF whose pfincipl
: in our opinion the prosperity and pc
pctuity OF free government guarante
iRg equal justice To al alike depends
r is again about to be confronted by
n old enemy, arrogant with rcpeat'
: success and long lease Of power whi'
has set at defiance over ridden, pros
g tuted and disgraccd the Constitute
# and every department Of the Cover
J ment, corrupting the laws to tho
very ends that made th,m--the his
i Court that constructs thcm--and Il
!, dignified office Of the exalted functio
4
ary that executes them. H..
: 2nd, THEREFORE, RESOLVED, TIL
4 we favor the nomination by acclaim
. ton of the old ticket-Samuel J. 7
u den and Thos. A. Hendricks for Pre-
: dent and Vice President respectiyel
! and hereby instruct our delegates
1" the State Convention to use Their inf
= ence in having Tennessee's delegat
= instructed to this effect.
= Ord. RESOLVED, That in the Mover
/ Der contest, both State and Nation
the party calls upon and expects eve
man to do his duty, and to this el
we pledge our best efforts. a &.
4th. RESOLVED, That these resol
!. tons and the proceedings of this me
70 ing 10 scat to TIE MoRRIsTowN G
!, zErTE, the johnson City Comet, h
:, the knoxville Tribune, with the requ'
q to publish tho same, .aae ,i..tt1
y, ,WN. MCFARLAND, Chr'm
is r. b. OwESS, sec'y.
tt II tiH.'-| tttf
TKLDEN DECLINES.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-06-14

The Blaine men had the money, tsie
Arthur men had the promises. A dol
lar in The pocket is worth two in tho
bush. A Texas delegate says the
Chairman Of &c tain delegation re-
ccived $1,000
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-06-14

The Tennessee State Democratic
Convention will meet in the Hall OF
Representatives at Nashville, at high
twelve next Wednesday.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-06-14

Now old high Tariff had an old gray
MAR,
And this old mair was blind
Jim Blaine onto the saddle sot,
John Logan rid behind.
Viii some brother set and carry the
chune.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-06-14

Isham G. Harris, will be the Chair
man OF the Tennessee delegation at
the Chicago Convention.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-06-14

Will it be Cleveland and Carlisle,
or Bayard and Mcdonald?
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-06-14

Gov VIM. B. Bate will be nominat-
ca on the first ballot.
Smyrna times., 1884-12-24

immeasurably full-yOur heart was of
grief at the disappointment?"
That 1 do; but where's the compar-
ison in this case ?" and she tapped the
carpet impatiently with her foot.
Just here" answered Mr.. Benson
-" this little fellow, like you, is,all ex-
pectation. Suppose we were to heart
lessly turn him, without Some recogni-
tion of our sympathy, into the street.
Can you appreciate his feelings?"
Matilda did not reply, but nervously
paced up and down the room. A ray
of sunshine was about to pierce that
callous old heart She at length sat
down, giving vent to long-drawn
sigh.
"Now, Matilda" +" spoke Mr.. Benson,
energetically, "I intend to provide for
that child, and want your assistance"
with a significant wink at his wife, 1
want you buy him pair of Shoes"
"Oh, yes, do; that's a dear, good
aunty" exclaimed Sadie throwing her
arms afectionately about Aunt Matil-
da's neck "see his poor little cold
toes peeping out from the broken leath-
err" she pleaded.
"Well, now, believe aunty will, for
your sake, Sadie" she slowly answer
ed, brushing something slyly off her
cheek.
The happy little fellow was dressed
out in a comfortable suit of Frankie's,
and the new shoes put on. Sarah
made a favorable report on her return,
and was soon on her way back, leading
the little boy and carrying a basket of
substantial food, shaken together,
pressed down and running over" and
late in the afternoon well-dressed
gentleman was observed to leave Mr.
DIS home with light, elastic step, but
what he said or did no one ever knew.
Sadie went to bed that Christmas
night with u heart overAowing with
happiness. "God has paid me tenfold
with a quiet conscience and a cheerful
heart Thought Mr. Benson more
than once during the evening, and
Aunt Matilda, in quiet conversation
with Mrs. Benson admitted that "chil-
dren were of some use in the world
after all."-Phiiadelphia Ereaiag Gail.
Smyrna times., 1884-12-24
T05

Mr.. EDITOR The first monthly
meeting Of the people called Friends
Tor Quakersl, that was held at Duck
Creek, by appreciation and order of
the Quarterly Meeting of Friends, at
Chester, Pa was on October 18th,
1905.
James Morris and his wife Margaret
(nee Cook Morris, were admitted to
the Duck Creek monthly meeting by
certificate from Philadelphia in 1872.
James Morris settled on lands on Duck
creek, below ROthwell's Landing; a
portion of said lands are now the prop
erty of Col. Geo. w. Cummins.
Phoebe, daughter of James and
Margaret Morris, married Robert HOl-
liday, then a leading merchant and
prominent member of the Society of
Friends. About the year 1875, the
Friends " had testimony against
holding slaves and Robert Holiday
manumitted his, notably among them
one named George Whitford At the
same time Ann nee Johns widow of
Richard Holiday, manumitted a large
number Of slaves. Thus it would ap-
pear that there was a strong anti
slavery sentiment (at least among the
Friends) in Duck Creek hundred more
tbau a oaOtu1xr auo
John Cook probably the father or
brother of Margaret Cook Norris
joined monthly meeting by certificate
from Abingdon in 1717. Some of your
readers will recall the Cooks who re-
sided near Smyrna fifty years ago.
Susan Tor Susanna), daughter Of
Robert and Phoebe Holiday married
George Wilson and left numerous de-
scendents. They are stillrepresented al
Smyrna by grand and great-grandchil
dren who are among your most promi
nent citizens. In 1880 Duck Creek anC
Mother Kiln monthly meetings were
consolidated and called Camden month
ly meeting. J. Howell EIifflin, Esq, 0
Camden has the records of those meet
ings and to him the writer is indebted
for much valuable information of some
of the early settlers of Duck Creel
hundred.
QUERY will not some one VIII,
has access to the records of old st
Peters and the early records of tn
Methodist Church of Duck Creek, fur
nish your readers with some historical
incidents of the men of those times?
Baltimore, Dec. 2Oth, 1884. F. w.
Smyrna times., 1884-12-24
Enameline Tooth Wash.
s1v
TlG odd Fellows Cemetery
SMYRNA, DEL.

The Trustees Of this Cemetery are now
ready to sell lots and issue deeds for the
same The size of a whole lot is 30x32 feet
and the prices are as follows For whole
lot $50; half lot, $50; quarter lot, $50
There is not badly situated lot in the
Cemetery, but every one has choice Of
location, and there being but one price
according to size) enables those first select
ing to get their choice Of location, and as
there have been several already sold we
would advise those who have no place Of
burial that it will be to their advantage to
select them as early rs possible.
This is undoubtedly the best location in
this vicinity for Cemetery, being all high
and a nearly level piece of land, beauti-
fully situated on the State road, within
sight of the town, and yet at such a dis
tance from it as to guarantee that it will
never be used for other than Cemetery pur-
noses land the deed of agreement positively
forbids its use for any other purpose than
that of sepulture). For further particulars
call on or address
+. NJ. FOWLER
Secretary and Treasurer.
Smyrna times., 1884-12-24
The New York " Farmers" Discuss
Horses.

At the Hotel Brunswick last week
the New York Farmers dined togeth-
er for the first time this season. After
dinner the Hon. John Jay announced
as the special subject for discussion
Horse Raising in the Eastern States"
and introduced F. a. Bowditch, who
said that in his judgment the horse
which was wanted was one in raising
which the farmer could be reasonably
sure of making his expenses and a little
over even if he failed to draw a prize.
To secure this it was necessary that
the horse should be one which could
be worked at light farm work from
two years old until he was fit for mar
ket two years later, and which would in
that way pay for his keep. He must
also have style and good looks enough
to be ultimately fit for the city market.
Such horse, he believed, was the Per-
cheron, some fine specimens of which
/ he had noticed within the last two or
4 three days in carriages in the streets
of New York. The Percheron had
the necessary style, and it had the pecu-
/ lar power of impressing its stamp upon
! all sorts Of mares, raising even from 4
small broncho of only 600 or 700 pounds
/ a colt that would in some cases weigh
/ 1000 at one year old, and be of perfect
/ proportions. 1t was an animal of great
endurance and came to maturity very
early. In the district of Perche these
horses were worked by the farmers in
sets of four and three and two, accord
ing to their age, from the time they
were twenty-five to twenty-four
months old. Mr.. Bowditch advocated
the halter-breaking of horses immedi-
ately after birth, and a steady and con-
stant familiarity from that period with
straps and handling of every discrip-
ton.
Mr.. Lawrence spoke in high praise of
the good qualities Of the Norfork road
ster, which he said so far from being
exclusively an English horse, could be
found in Kentucky of very high grade.
One Of the best specimens ever seen in
England had indeed been taken there
from this country.
Mr.. Rives, while admitting that the
Percheron was an excellent type Of
animal and admirably adapted to Ger.
tain special purposes, thought it should
be said also that the French themselves
never used it as chccal de iure. Fol
such uses they selected the race distin
que, which they found across the Brit
ish channel or the Mediterranean sea
The Emperor Napoleon. who did more
than any one else for the ameliOratiol
of the cavalry horses of France, did i
, through the medium of the through
bred of England-the sang pur.
In Europe the improvement of tn,
horses used by the cavalry was a mat
, ter of great concern to the governments
, and Prussia, France, Italy and evel
I Spain imported the English thorough
bred for this purpose. English horse
> were of three grades, the thoroughbred
the coaching animal and the nag o
roadster. In his opinion the secon,
was probably the one best adapted 70
such purposes as were requires
here, but the influence of the thor
oughbred could scarcely be everest
, mated as a means of general improve
ment.
Smyrna times., 1884-12-24
NYRNA. DEL. WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON. DECEMB
"THE CHRISTMAS BELLS. "
Once more across the leafess land

Once more across the leafess land
We hear the clash Of Christmas chimes;
The young and old stand hand in hand,
And dream the past in present times.
There is a story in the bells
That comes in whispers through the air.
Of love to some their music tells,
They sigh to others of despeir!
Last year we flung the window wide;
Twas such a Christmas Eve as this
We babe the bells to greet the bride
And consecrate the bridegroom kiss
A little year too brie', alas!
To save the ship or still the wave:
Tomorrow morning we shall pass
The flowers on her husbands grave!
a year ago you can't forget
The darkness of last Christmas night,
4 little robin cold and wet
Flew dazed and hungry to the light,
Our holly wreaths unwthered still
The glad new yeur had scarcely come,
We heard a shout across the hill,
Our long-iost brother had come home!
Good VIII and Peacer' in leafy scroll,
We saw above the chancel dim;
We heard the mighty organ roll
Its music for the Christmas hymn.
The sermon was of love- and all
Uprose, just blest--a Christian fold:
Still fathers kisses never fall
on mothers forehead rs Of old
Ring on, ye Christmas bells, of peace
Ring on of love that never dies:
The love that lasts through life must cease,
The life of deathess sympathies:
Ring out the only true belief
Across the meadows and the plain.
The woods once more will smile in leaf:
The summer flowers come again.
This is the music of the chimes
That crushes hate and kills despair;
The gospel of the good old times
Filling with love the very air:
Though hope lies buried, it will rise
Through sorrow trumphs, twill depart;
Love will re-light grief-wasted eyes.
And fiji with joy the empty heart
Smyrna times., 1884-12-24
WA. FAIRIES & Bro,
Furnishing UldGTtakGTS,
AND DEALERS IN
FURNITURE,
KAN STREET, opposite The Smyrna House.
Furniture Of all kinds.

11ss.ior and Chamber Suits Bureaus, Bedsteads,
sensss Lounges. Tables Stands Mattresses. spring
5hd every thing in the Furniture Line, guar
ea.sed at OF less than City prices for the same
suaiiy Of goods jan 2-tf
Smyrna times., 1884-12-24
CHRISTMAS EVE,

Think of the children who listen tonight
In delight that is mingled with fear,
For the twinkling feet of tho reindeer team
As they travel DER earth and thro' air.
Think Of the little folk trying to sleep,
While pulses are thrObbing like mad,
With the merry frenzy of Christmas Eve
Think Of them sll and he glad
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R,sfIer,s TnriT PrnaL

CHICAGO, July 10.-The Daily Neses reports
the following as General Buffers tariff plank:
''Resotyed, That custom duties should be levied
for the purpose Of raising revenue for the ueces-
sary expenses Of government and to protect and
foster American industries, and protect Ameri-
can labor; that raw materials manufactured in
this country shonld come in free, as should also
the necessares which used on the poor man 5
table, such az tea, coffee, etc., and that the tariff
on luxuries be placed at the highest limit
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4 Ilipto,,,nffc 1nsnrex.

New YORK, July 0.-rhe following was made
public to-day:
New York, July 7th-B. F.. Butler, Chicago !.
-FOUR friends here advise you to bolt the conven-
ton if a Monopolist like Cle yeland Il romina,od
Isleasu. JOHN T. HENRY.
President National Autobiography Organi-
Cnicago, July $40 John E. Henry, New
l dork: WIN never agree to the nomination Of a
[signed. Benz. F. Bur1yp
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great presidential election to the hazard of a
chance and to trust to the protestations of GER
tain persons as to the healthy condition of that
state. instead of following the part of prudence
aud choosing from among the iIlustrious names
which are the common property Of our party
some candidate whose name will be an argu-
ment, in his favor whose history win be a plat
form and whose record viii be an advance and a
long step in advance towards the confidence and
support of the voters Of this country
applause
viii name man who has never been con-
cerned in q single actwhich could be termed as
seyering OF corporation influence will name a
man who never prostituted an executive pen to
veto bill conceived in the interests of labor /
viii name man whose legislative career marks
the first organization of the police power of tbSs
country in checking the entertainments lbf a
ruthless corporation, and one il elected wbose
power can never be suspected even
of disposition to veto bill
that will bring fares within the reacb
necessaries Of life more expensive TO those who
are the least able to defray them. name Won
man whose hairs have grown white in the service
of his country, who a. each hair has gIistened
with age and whose heavy locks have become
numerous on his brow, has added an additional
page TO the glorious history of our land, whose
spirit breathes out from the statute book OF the
United States. whose name is word that will
rally to the support of the party all those who de-
sire to see the country administered by one who
has some knowledge Of the principles OF state
craft and one who viii restore to the Democratic
column the state of Ohio, which has been too
long lost from our support. / may.
it ESuue, Mr.. Chairman, in doing
this be violating somesof the rules which have
been laid down for the guidance of the deleya-
tiaas In this convention. / am delegate who
can speak, but who cannot vote. The rules of
the convention have DISTINGUISHED my eopstitu-
ency, and il is for that reason that appeal here
to the sense Of the Democracy. and ask them BY
their nomination to go before the country with
some apology, for the action which they tesk
yesterday, and which resulted IN the gaegine Of
minority on the door of this body. IApplauss I
After commenting on the nominating sgt
OF Mr.. lockwood, Mr.. Cochran said:
Al The arguments that have been advancsd a.
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CHICAGO, July 9.-Referring to the efforts
in the convention for the Issue of extra tickets
to veteran soldiers it should be stated on behalf
of the national committee that it's chairman had
before the question was touched, issued $50
tickets to veteran soldiers
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