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Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-08-02

EDITOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. from
the effusions of the scribblers and penny
liners who are trying to thrust Judge Harri-
son on the people of this county for one Of
the most important offices in the gift OF the
people. on grounds OF sympathy not bust
ness qualifications, one might think tina,
British bastiles, Calcutta holes, the sufferings
of Andersonvllle, Libby, johnson Island and
Alton prisons were trifes compared with
the trials of that martyr, Judge James Har-
rison.
Now, what are the facts : Judge Harri-
son and his colleagues were commanded by
the courts whether right or wrong it is moi
my purpose to ssy) to levy a tax on the
county. They refused to do it, and the legal
consequences followed.
Judge Harrison was nominally sent to
Jefferson City prison. What prison !: The
best hotel In the capital of the state, In which
he Jared sumptuously every day whileahis
pay was going on as county judge, and to my
own knowledge has been attending to his eX-
tensive farm and mercantile lnterests-be-
sides visiting his family at Columbia, when
ever he desired.
My advice to the friends of Judge Harri'
son Is: If he is possessed of the necessary
qualifications for the office, integrity ant
good business qualifications. urge his claims
on these grounds-not on martyrdom.
I know that no more efficient or reliable
officer ever entered the Lafayette court
house than Mr.. MountJoy, and from my per
sonal knowledge of DR.. Chambers, am salts
fled he would make a good officer.
Any man who has paid his taxes at thu
courthouse in Lexington, knows that the col.
lector ought to be a thoroughly trained, quicl
business man. and any one who knows thu
two men ought to know that Mountjoy cal
do more business in one hour than Harrison
can In three. DR.. Chambers is also q gentle
man Of disciplined intellect.
MIR. Editor. 1 am personally acquainted
with all the candidates for the Office of col
lector, and as far As 1 know, they are my
friends. AS q taxpayer, 1 write this, merely
Is a matter of business, wanting the "survi
val of the ~fittest.' None of the candidate.
have any knowledge of my writing this ar
ticle.
A 'patriarch's" advice to the people of til,
county Is, when you get an efficient and re
liable officer. keen him. TAXPAYER,
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Respectfully,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-08-02
POOR JUDGE HARRISON.

A Lafayette County Martyr-A"'
carcerated ia a Rastlle-Cnlcutta
Holc-Fed on Hard Tack-A
Large Farm ind ercan
tile House Going to tho
Dogs, and all this
Sacrifice To Save
h Dear Pe0.
of Lafay ettc
County
Hrom rormorant RondholderS.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-08-02

TNIs IT. IST1'5E.N r.
We are authorized to announce WILLIAM ii.
CARTER as u candidate for reelection to the
Legislature from Lafayette county. subject IL
the action Of the democratic primary election.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-07

the people Is observed. The Republicans are
trying hard to prevent an official announce
ment Of the vote Of New York, which is for
Cleveland. We have the state by small,
but safe plurality"
Especial Telegram to the Globe.l
CHICAGO. Nov. 6, 9 p. m.-The Time
New York correspondent says the Democrats
carry the state by 1000 to $500, Western
Union bulletins TO the contrary notwith-
standing. The Albany EuerAg Journal, Re-
publican, in its o'clock edition comedies
the state to Cleveland. Tie citizens Of New
York are highly incensed and the news
papers have stopped putting out bulletins to
avoid an outbreak. II is stated that mob
of more than 1000 are surrounding Jay
Gould's residence. A battalion of police are
guarding it and also the Western Union
Office.
Especial Telegram to ne Globes
NEW YORK, Nov. 6, 6p. m.-The United
Press claims that Cleveland has carried the
State by plurality of 1000 TO 5000. The
Republicans still insist that Blaine viii win
The Fifth edition Of the MAJ aud Express, a
Blaine paper, puts the Republican plurality
at 81. The Democratic managers have sent
an army of detectives throughout the state
TO prevent Republican frauds and gather
evidence in places where the returns have
been tampered with. In Monroe,
Rensselaer, and Saratoga countie:
from 200 to 400 have been added for Blaine
since Tuesday. The claim is made that the
first report was incorrect Both the Demo
crat aud Republicans managers claim tha
everything centers on New York. The Re
publcana concede Virginia, Florida
louisiana, Indiana s. Connecticut to the
Democrats.
The Post claims ClevelGnd's election II
assured and placed his majority in New
York state at over 1000. 1t says that Vir
ginia is Democratic and that the Fusion
party is probably successful in Michigan.
The Telegram accuses the Republicans o
trying to steal the state. The paper charges
Republicans with suspicious actions, and in
Inmates that they are holding back the re
rms. It says the impression deepens tha
there is a conspiracy to hold back and con
fuse the returns until the Republicans car
learn what amount OF stealing or bribery vii
carry the state.
Especial Telegram to the GlObe.l
NEW YORK, Nov. g., 10 p. m.-The Times
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partisAnsi and adverse announcements
cali forth groans and Kisses with exclama-
ticrs Of Counting OUT" and ''Tampering
with returns" There is repetition OF in
terest In the returns, and excitement at their
reception which marked the Hayes-Tnden
election.
NEw YORK, Nov. 6.-All the morning pa
pers, the Tribune excepted, eOneede the
election o. Cleveland by from !, 500 to 5000
plurality. The Tribune has printed table Of
county majorities which is footed up as Civ
ing Blaine 166 plurality. The footings, the
Post says, were wrong, however. the correct
ones being, Blaine 90, IA. Cleveland SO, 272.
Cleveland's plurality, 12S
NEW YORK, Nov. 6.-The Evening Post In
its head lines SAYS cleveland, president,
bis election assured. - while the Commercial
in its headlines announces Blaine's chances
in New York constantly growing, aud Blaine's
plurality els. Inspector Thorne, in charge
al police headquarters, says: No trouble is
reported nor expected anywhere, and that nc
extraordinary orders have been issued to the
police.
THB NEWS WARNING.
New YORK, Nov. 6.--The Epe1tiRg Nsta
publishes the following, consplcuously: "WG
believe It to be our duty to caution friend:
of Blaine that any attempt to subvert ths
will Of the people by tampering with the elec
ton returns will be peTiious. The populace,
in case Of fraud in returns, could not be re
strained. AS much as we deprecate vio
lence, We fear turbulence and blOodshet
would be the result. Bewarei"
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Upon the reports then furnished a different
phase was put upon affairs, and upon the re-
eeipt OF a report that the New York Tribune
had conceded that state TO Cleveland, which
was posted upon the bulletin boards, the
Democrats appeared in great numbers, their
hats decorated with roosters and other devices
carrying brooms and headed by band pa
raded through the principal streets raising
deafening din. They called on Mr. Hen
dricks, filling the spacious yard and street in
front Of his residence, and when he appeared
the noise was simply terrific. Finally some
thing Ike order was restored. Mr.. Hen
dricks was about 70 open his mouth when a
young negro broke out with wild sereech
and in explanation said: ''When you make
a convert you ought to allow him to shout"
Mr.. Hendricks then said:
Gentlemen, l am taken by surprise by this
large collection OF my fellow citizens. ap-
preciate how well you have done, and the
honest sentiments which animate you.
have no satisfactory information, but have
no doubts that the ticket which was NOM
mated in Chicago July Sth, has been elected.
Applause. But this is a matter of such
grave tudt NOul0 W hhOh
very conclusively before l make my re-
marks This has been the most extraordi-
nary contest 1 have ever been connected
with. There has been the most profound
sentiment OF anxiety among the
people, and for thirteen weeks
have been among the interested mass of
my fellow citizens. have done everything
70 promote this result. If you appreciate it
thank you. [Great applause suppose that
by evening we shall have very full inform
alton, and then shall be very glad to join
you in some expressions Of qualification.
Until that time think I will say good by to
you"
During the afternoon a crowd headed by
Hon. W. E. English, congressman from this
district attempted to carry black banner OF
the auiocrats into the postoffice building.
They were met in the lobby by Republican
crowd and a seuffie that might have had ser
ious consequences ensued. Mr.. English
was knocked or pushed down by negro and
somewhat bruised. The autocrats banner
was siezed, the Democrats were
hustled out Of the building and the banner
torn into shreds to be worn ss.badges by the
Republicans. No one was burt in the rush,
but the rumor spread to the outskirts of the
city that riot was in progress. Tonight the
street in front Of the postofice IS filed with
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-07
PENNSYLVANIA.

PITTsBURc, Pa, Nov. 6.-The interest in
the election shows no signs Of abatement.
The streets in The vicinity of newspaper and
telegraph Offices are blocked day and night
since Tuesday, with mob bowling them
selves hosrse for their favorite candidates.
Tonight Chief Police Brown, fearing
riot, forbad the posting of bulletins.
PHILADELPHIA DEMOCRATS JUBILANT.
Especial Telegram to the Globe.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Nov. 6.-The effect Of
the later positive information, which con-
cedes Mr.. Cleveland's victory, has had
most depressing effect here in the most con-
spicuous strongholds of sterling Republican
cant and hypocrisy. The Union league, the
leading Republican club, and the Republic
can local headquarters, which on yesterday
flung their banners to the breeze, and on
last evening started their cohorts with music
and torches on a parade, sing a different
song to-day. The Democracy, which haG
here struggled against the most fearful odds
for years, are jubilant and tonight there IL
general jubilee. Business already feels
new impetus, many large manufacturing
houses having received telegraphic orders
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-07
VIRGINIA.
oUIBBLISG OVER THE VIRGINIA RETURNS.
Special Telegram TO the Globe.


QUIBBLISG OVER THE VIRGINIA RETURNS.
Special Telegram to the Globe
RICHMOND, Va, Nov. 6.-In order to over
come the majority the Democrats have in
Virginia the Republican managers in the
state manifest determination TO raise all
sorts of legal points in canvassing the re-
turns by the local board where Democrats
have majorities. One of these quibbles was
made to-day before the board of canvassers
of this city. The board is composed OF
three Republicans and two Democrats, and
is therefore controlled by the former. The
city gave Democratic majority of 4, $40 on
Tuesday. The Republican members of the
board deferred testifying the returns to thI
state returning board until tomorrow. They
claim that some of the returns have no
been signed by the supervisors aud are no
strictly in proper legal form for them TO pasl
upon. Both sides were represented b!
counsel. The point raised is considered
puerile, and if the supervisors never put in
an appearance and sign the returns the
state board would not sustain thu
quibble. The board is composed Of three
Democratic heads of the state department
and two Republicans, Gov. Cameron and
Attorney General F. s. Blair, who is a mem
Der of the national Republican committee
The Democrats have the state by a majority
of about 5000 and elect eight congressmeH
out of the ten. All of the counties except
fourteen have been officially heard from and
these will not materially alter these figures.
The First congressional district haG
not been fully heard from, but
the Democratic gains insure the election OF
Croxen beyond all reasonable doubt. Thii
is conceded by the Republicans. The de-
monstration Of JOY by the Democrats over
the assurance of the election of Cleveland
and Hendricks is unprecedented. All Of the
main streets in the city have been thronged
ever since sundown with Democrats giving
vent to the joy at the prospect of a Demo-
cratic president. Reports from all parts Of
the state say that the same enthusiasm pre-
walls in every section.
THE HOME OF PRESIDENTS SAFE.
RICHMOND, Va, Nov. 6.-Additional re-
turns to-day confirm dispatches sent last
night from here as to Clsveland's majority
in the state being not less than 5000. All
districts but the Second and Fourth elect
Democratic congressman. The Democrats
here are wild with excitement and Chairman
Manning's telegram that Cleveland has
safe and sure majority in New York, and
| fired 100 guns in honor Of Cleveland's VIC
| tory.
| PETERSBURG, Va, Nov. 6.--The Democrats
are confident of having carried Virginia at
variously estimated majority Of from 500 tG
5000. The chairman of the Democratic
central committee of the Fourth congress
sional district claims the state is Democratic
by fully 5000 majority. He says this majority
is due in measure to heavy gains in the
black belt section of the state.
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SETTLED AGAIN.
ecialTelegram to the Globe

lspecialTelegram to the Globe.I
New YORK, Nov. z, a. m.-The SUMS
midnight bulletin is as follows:
Our special complete returns from every
precinct in the state, thrice revised give
Cleveland plurality of lay.
The Herald's last bulletin places Cleve-
lands plurality at two to three thousand.
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ELECTS CLEVELAND.
Special Telegram to the Globe.
New YORK, Nov. z, 2 a. m.-The Associ-
ated press is just sending out report that
Cleveland has carried the state by 200
plurality.
ASSOCIATED PRESS RETURNS.
New YORK, Nov. 6. Returns from all
election districts Of the state but 80 give
800, 331 Republican votes and 554. 959 Demo
cratic votes. Republican plurality 3T2.
This includes correction in previous figures
by official vote of Onondaga county.
NEW YORK, Nov. 6.-Returns from al
election districts of the state but 80 give
556 154 Republican votes, and 555, ,756 Dem
ocratie votes. Republican plurality 39s.
New YORK, Nov. 6.-Oficial returns from
Westchester county give Democratic gains
over previous figures of ass. This makes
Cleveland's plurality in the state III.
NEW YORK, Nov. 6.-Returns from all
election districts of the state, except twelve,
give 55S, ,36S Republican and 557, ,s54 Demo
cratic votes. Republican plurality OF 5l4
Official returns from Queens county reduces
the Republican plurality in the state TO 81,
and twelve districts yet to hear from.
New YORK, Nov. 6, l a. m.-The ofieia
vote of ifty-six counties give pluralities fol
Blaine of 59,Ss4, and for Cleveland Of &c..
2O7. An estimate of the four counties no
in gives pluralities for Blaine Of 9,317 anC
4s7 for Cleveland, which would give Cleve
land a net plurality IN the state of e9l
votes.
ADMITTED BY TIE ASSOCIATED PRESS.
New York, Nov. 6.-Oficial county re
turns and very close figures on the twelve
precincts which have not been officially re
ported indicate Cleveland's plurality reache.
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a wild, bowling mob Of men who seize
upon every favorable report, to yell them
selves hoarse. A similar crowd fills the
street square distant in front Of the m
oeratic headquarters, where a similar demon
stration is in progress.
Mr.. Hendricks had number of callers
during the day, and was In receipt of con-
gratulatory messages from all over the
country. At various times during Mr.. Hen
dricks' speeches be reiterated his opinion
that the Western Union Telegraph
company and Associated Press were con-
spring to damage him personally throughout
the country by falsely reporting that the state
had gone for Blaine and Logan. The ques-
ton Of polygamy in Utah was discussed.
Mr.. Hendricks declined to enter into a
detail of his opinions, but intimated
that the Democrats had very pro-
nounced views and would develop strong
policy in its treatment Of This evil. ''The
system" he said, ''has become so deeply
rooted that trouble arises. / fear that it will
not be disposed Of without resort to force"
'.If the presidential vote is very close viii
another electoral commission be tolerated,
Mr.. Hendricksi''
''No, sir; and so long as I can control the
matter this state will never again be dis
graced by having one man controlling a
force Of deputy marshals acting
as partisan police force.
1t is a disgrace. There was no disturbance
in this state, and no occasion for this secret
couneiling and threatening Of the peoples
liberties.r
Enthusiastic Democrats marched around
TO his residence again this evening and de-
manded speech, but be said to them that in
due season 1t will be in order to celebrate
this victory OF which they all feet so well as
sured, but brief delay in order TO make as
surance doubly sure would be wise.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Nov. 6.-The vote o.
this county, (Marionl was canvassed to-day
The Republican electors have q majority o
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226. The count on the electoral ticket was
not completed until during the night, aud
the vote for state and county officers was not
canvassed. Mr. W. Z. English, in a card TO
the editor Of the Journal. denies that ne was
struck during the disturbance in the post
Office. He says he was not in the disturbance
and had no banner, rooster or anything OF
the kind To be taken away. About midnight
sn attempt was made to rescue mar
arrested by the police, but the officers sue,
ceeded in holding their prisoner. The crowd
took vengeance by breaking al the Window
in passing street car. Chairman Hender.
son, of the Democratic state committee, con-
idently claims the state by 5000, and Chair
man New, of the Republican state commit.
tee, comedies a Democratic majority of 2,00G.
Mr.. Michener, secretary of the Republican
committee, comedies Democratic majority
of 1000. The Democrats elect nine con-
gressmen certain, the Republicans three.
The Eight district is still in doubt. The
legislature will stand, senate, Democrats 33,
Republicans II. House, Democrats 64, Re-
publieans 80.
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TIE NATIONAL ooxxIrrrz's ADDRESS.

nearly 1000 in the state. Official returns
show heavy Democratic gains
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1t Isn't Quite as Big as it Might
Be, but It's Big Enough
ito Stick"
Not Figure Will Be Erased From
the 219 Aggregate, and Cleve-
land Will Be Inaug-
urated.
Excitement Throughout the Country,
With Guns Firing and DEM
Ocrats Celebrating
Their Victory,
THE REPORTS.

Hon. Michael Doran received the follow
ing telegram last night:
New YORK, Nov. Z. 7.-Republicans now
concede New York state to haze gone for
Cleveland. This insures his election.
A. p. GoRMAN,
Chairman National Democratic Ex. Com.
During the afternoon several private tele-
grams were received from New York saying
that the Tribune had put up bulletin con-
eeding the state to Cleveland. During most
of the day the public were fed on jay Gould
information, but at night the truth came to
hand and the Democrats celebrated.
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AT INDIANAPOLIS.

Day Of Unparalleled Excitement.
INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 6.-This has been a
day OF unparalleled excitement, surprising
even the experience following the election Of
1876. Before midnight last night the streets
were cleaned of the enthusiastic Republi-
cans, who had taken the town in the belief
that Blaine and Logan had been elected.
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show heavy Democratic gains
THE NATIONAL COMMITTEES ADDRESS.
NEW YoRK, Nov. 6.-Tbe Democratic
national committee has issued an address,
which states that Cleveland and Hendricks
are elected with 21e electoral votes The ad-
dress names the states which have given
Democratic majorities, ineluding
New York, New Jersey, Con-
neeiieut, Indiana and West Virginia
The address concludes thus: ''No
fraud or contrivance can defeat the wiz Of
the people Of the United States thus pub
liely and deliberately declared"
Senator German was serenaded st the
Fifth Avenue hotel this evening. In re-
sponse to calls for a speech, he said Cleve-
land had certainly been elected He added:
''0ne president, duly elected, has been de-
prived OF his Office by fraud, but such dis
grace win never again be permitted in this
country"
SCENES ABOUT TOWN.
The scenes about the hotels and political
headquarters up town tonight were exciting
everywhere, but at the national Democratic
headquarters policemen were to be seen.
People surged through the corridors Of the
hotels and filed the bars. Nothing was to
be heard on any side but blaine" or
Cleveland"
CHAIRMAN GoRSfAS's oPISIoS.
NEW YORK, Nov. 6.-Chairman Cor
man OF the Democratic national committee,
sent the following dispatch TO ex-Goy. John
Lee Carroll, of Maryland, this evening:
''The claim Of the national Republican com
mlttee is laughed st BY everybody.
We have carried New York beyond
question. Manning, chairman OF the state
committee. tells the public to-day that the
board Of csnvassers viii see that the viii Of