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Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-08

We have received all of our New Spring Goods. and Ladies',
should call at once and see something nice aud attractive in the
way Of footwear. Our prices ale reasonable and our styles of.
Shoes are many perfect in shape aud fit. We were very careful
In making selections that would please all. All we ask OF our
friends and customers is this, give as a call and we are %conhdents
that our Shoes and Prices will please you. We take great pleas.
ure In showing our Goods. :
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-08

The California republican state cen
trai committee at Oakland
Apri 80. An Informal vote of I'll.
members, taken Tuesday, gave Blaine
u, Washburne g., Cunkling 2 AM
Arthur /.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-08
A Small Farm for s45e.

SIX miles southwest Of LIE ington, on the
old Independence road; Ge3 acres, half in
cultivation; log dwelling; rich land; worth
double the money asked for it; owner wants
money; call quick before it 1, gone.
E. WINsoR & Son,
mchst3 Real Estate Agents.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-08
As>E SSOR,

We are authorized to announce JOSIAH
MANN ss . candidate for A s-ssor, subject to
the action OF the democratic party.
We are authorised to announce W A.
as u Candidate TOR Assessor, sub
}ect to the action Of the democratic psrsv.
We sre au,horiz d 10 announce LIN B.
GORDON NJ q canuIdIte for Assessor. euhject
to IN. a~'trn NJ the .iprNnr~.i. G ~ ~.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-08

The supreme court of the United
States has rendered q decision which
maintains the constitulionality o1
legal tender treasury notes issued eth
er i'll times OF peace or War.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-08

The Odessa News has changed III
name To the Democrat. There has a.sV
been i change in the personal OF the
pspsr which we will announce III on,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-08

Polk, the defau ting Tennessee treas
urer died, February 2 ,thus settling the
case 50 far as he was personally con-
oerued. The state will probably re-
cover its money.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-08

The house committee on military af-
fairs !,.ls made q favorable report Oh
the oil! giving army telegraph opera
tors who seIved as such in the late
War the sumo right to tho homestead
entry Us is allowed enlisted men.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-08

There is talk of Mr.. Randalls taking
so protectienist democrats and by theil
aid beating the Morrison bill. We are
by that as we are by the organization
Of the democratic party at home. We
say. let the majority settle the policy
of the party. There are a thousand
reasons why this is the part Of wisdom.
not one sound reason the other way
Carlisle and Cox, both tariff reform
ers, received 1855 votes In the democratic
caucus, and Mr.. Randall but 81. The
battle was fought on the question now
ut issue. If Nj. Randall is a democrat
he will bow to the judgment Of the
majority Of his p,rty associates. HI
may think them wrong, but that will
not justify him In endeavoring 70 bull
doze them into his views.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-08

At Des Moines, Iowa, Sunday morn
Ing, Peter johnson, q teamster, killed
his wife with q revolver, aud after
wards shot and killed himself. NJ
cause is assigned.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-08

Our republican friends are laughing
at the democrats because, they say,
they have no leader in the lower house
Of congress. Better have none than
such all one as Keller; but ,as a matter
~of-fact, who have the republicans that
is either rs prominent or as able as
Carlisle, Morrison, Cox, Hewitt, or q
half dozen others that might he namedi
This is a bad year for republicans to
compare congressman with the demo-
gratis,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-08

T. Benton Taylor, Esq, formerly OF
this city. has assumed the editorship "l
the FnAon Telegraph. Mr. Tayi'l
ha- tine literary and political attain
meuts, and should make of the OLE
telegraph power In the land.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-08

lle Rhode Island democratic state
Convention been called tor Wed..es-
day, the lyIn instant.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-08

ae m. r., II
largest and best stock of Hats in the county-all. the latest style
W. lnv't. you to give us a call if you want something real nice ane
noDoy. Our Shoes. for gentlemen, are the incest and best eve"
b' ught to the west. They have never been sold nearer here.
than st. Louis. We have the exclusive sale Of Them for the
county.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-08

Farmers should prepare to furnish
cream 10 the creamery. 1t will pr!
better than any other effort OF tn
same magnitude Oh Tue farm.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-08

The New York r, publican state com.
mit,ee has decided to hid h state
convention at Uura, on Apri. -.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-08

Tho funeral services over Minister
Hunt, who died last week, were held NJ
the american church in st. Petersburg,
Tuesday.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-08

Lieut.. Schuetze, United States navy,
who assisted Lieut.. Harder in bringing
back the remains Of belong and
his companions from Siberia, ha'
arrived at st. Louis, his home, on y
years leave of absence. He was given
q pubic reception at the merchants
exchange on Thursday, and a banquet
at night.
Funston was elected over Riggs in thu
seconl Kansas district by about 5000
m ,rily. There's no accounting tol
ANYTHING that happens over there
One dining WAS against Riggs, though
with dem Gratis. and that was that the,
hasi No faith in his democracy. Gree
ley games d'u't pay. JUDGED. pc ic,
is about the poorest policy imaginable
Pcrsois who object 10 the primar,
election system because it gives Lex
iugton township TOO great an influence
should remember that there is not to
day d single in.m in Office in the coun
ty who wa not nominated by the vot
of the other townships, excluding til
cote Of Lexington township altogether
There is absolutely TIC calse for ON
plant there.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-08

Geo. D.rBarnard & Co.. supplies lor
Bel, Ha a"i Greer, coal for couniy:....: IL Is
Gas Company, ~. tor county ....... b -
Nc. JAS. Hays, ~hai, > aud " .tresses.: 81 .6U
=. u. Ludwigs, r. pairing ciock ...... b 20
Geo. Sandlfer. repairing jail -. 49,. = w
arundy Young, supplies for 1atl..... = b
Benz. Elliott. probate ourt.......... "A. w
Joe Chlnu, boarding. prisoners ...... " ~
W. b. Stee.e, lee bill No.3......... SVv ~
Mrs. Jx>. Hays ,matress Tor poJr... $50
J. q. Russell, salary ............. 1I6 w |
J. u. Russell, extra for poor persons. "a w
n. Howsase, care poor Tor Feb ....... " W
saIne coal for poorhouse $50 w
W. G. McCauslxnd, supl's f.r poor..,. 6.V
.sanfe supplies, PORTUGUESE. p O5
James Peak, benefit Capt Ledbester.. 9 70
b. y. Weeuln, SALARY b "
4. Minxugh. repairing bridge ........ ID 80
W. II. JOIdan, repairing pile driver. ~ w
Blxckmer II Post, 8 Oar louds, 81 verts. Is w
J. W. Harrison, freight and unload
Ing sam ......... ~ %
J.. W. White, same a...:.... ~ Is
y. w. Jackson, same ....... Is V
J. w. White, hauling lumber. ........ Is ~
L. Gil len. bridge supplies $500. 49,. 8 CO.
Hugh l.. Galloway. lumber ::..:..... lis 10
J. b. Glsdish, timber Tor roEds....... II w
]. =. Black we'll. exp. avsewiscn case. 20 O0
B. h. ireland, CONS paid Bxnk Amer.
lea on coupons .......... - ".
4arner y sons, attorneys In Qose-
Wisen esse - ~
4. Rylaud, probate Jude <............ IL To
W.. T.. McCau,land, blankets for JAIL. s o.
". b. Tate, supplies for county ..... y ~
Lhtnn 4 Chtnn, shoes for prisoners. 3 10
!. s. Blackwell, s.Iary............... 1888 IS
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-08

Odessa voted, last Saturday, over
whelmingly in favor of organizing al a
city of the fourth class.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-08

Following tho murder Of Mr. Craig.
head IN Galloway county comes the
murder Of Mr. John Wells,a well-to-
do and respectable farmer In Benton
county.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-08
ANNOUNCEMExTs
No Anueuocement Made Wishou,
PAy ment In Advance.
PROBATE JUDGE

We are authorized to announoe XENoP7ON
RYEAND ~ n Candidate for Prob .te Judge III
Lafayette cnu"ty subject 70 the action Of the
dem ssrstio p,rty.
We. are auth ,r,xed to announce JOHN A
~ q candid lie for Probate judi se Of
Lafayette county. Missouri. suhJec, to Demo-
cratic usage.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-08

The ..Ohiu platform" So ardently adj
vocated by soMs democrats justlties tue
Aiurrlnuu bill.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-08

MIR. J. J. Smith, the contractor, has
comiueuced work Oh the Lexington
creamery. He is under obligation "
finish i. by May l.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-08

The Turnverein Concert and ball last
Monday night, was quite successful.
The music was good, several parts be-
ing exceptionally we'll rendered, and
of course the dance was enjoyed.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-08

Rodney .. Wells has been appointed
Postmaster at Sc. Louis.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-08

Ih.re is some talk vi establishing q
natlonai uanS at this place.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-08

The banking and currency committee
has resovled to hear Comptroller Knox
and Examiner Needham on Friday,
March 2lst, in reference to charges OF
fraud and misconduct against these OF
fcials, preferred by the shareholders OF
the Pacific National bank, of Boston.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-08

The wideY OF John Brown died at
Saa francisco Feb. 70.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-08

Democrats must be consistent and
brave to deserve success. They call
not succeed unless they deserve to,
either,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-08

The following IS a copy Of the bill
introduced by Senator Sherman re-
Gently, granting copyright to newspa-
pers: Section /. Be it enacted, That
any daily or weekly newspaper, or any
association Of daily " weekly news
papers published in the United States
or any of the territories thereof, shall
have sole right to print, issue and sell
for terms of eight hours, dating from
the hour Of going to press, the contents
of said daily or weekly newspapers,
or collected news of said newspaper
association, exceeding one hundred
words. Section 2. That for any in
fringement of the copyright granted
by the first section Of this act, the par
ty injured may sue, in any court Of
competent jurisdiction, and recover ii
any proper action, damages sustained
by him, from the person making the
Infringement, together with the coats
Of the suit A duplicate of the fore.
going measure will be introduced in thu
house at the earliest opportunity b;
Representative Tucker, or Virginia.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-08

Fat cattle in st. Louis $3.50 to $40;
hogs, S. ,s5 to 7,l5.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-08

The creamery ut this place has beer
located upon u piece of land purchased
OF Judge John Price, on the Columbus
road, just outside of the city limits
and adjoining Mr.. D. w. B. Tevis
place. The building site is an excel
le,ie one, with a splendid spring upol
it, and it is quite convenient TO til
business pirt of town-as close as /
could be and be outside Of tho eorpor
alton.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-08

In the Keller Doynton case, Tues
day, a number Of newspaper c,rre.-
pondents testified to having cen Keifrl
In Boyntou's Office on the night Of thu
lat of March, 1888 = This is u contra
.diction of K ifer's testimony, and I,
the second time his testimony has beer
%iInpeached during the investigation.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-08

Mr.. Morrison is reasonable. His op.
ponents should be go too.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-08

The Richmond coal mines have shut
down for a while.
The river was fu ! OF heavy ice last
night.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-08
Camden pays 4 cents tor mining.

No. 2 red winter wheat in St. Louis,
l ,O9 to ILL.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-08
Seed Corn.

! have e few bushels Of seed corn for sale
that l had shipped here.
mchSl ALLEN PREwIrT.
: another lot Of the best Ave cent print. ,uss
opened, al Wilker II Niller's, mcbAt2
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-08

The PhiladelphiaRecor thinks that If
Ben. Butler should be nominated by the
Democrats at Chicago the people would
register their opposition to the ticket
with San Insane delight" The de light
would be there, certain, whether or NOT
1t would be Insane. No Ben Butler need
apply.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-08

Hon. Jno. F. Philips, supreme
court commissioner, having written all
opinion that mortgages made upon
lands in this state to secure loans made
by capitalists residing In other states
cannot be enforced, has caused quite a
commotion among trust companies aud
loan agents.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-08

Young men, come and see them when you are needing
foot wear. We We're very careful to make selections, in buying
for our spring trade, styles that are entirely new.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-08

Our Shoes and Slippers are all made by Rochester, N. Y.
Boston aud Philadelphia factories.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-08

Chas. a. Dana practically says that
TiIusn will grcspt.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-08

We cordially invite everybody to give us a call, and by
90 doing you will buy nicer and more perfect models than YOU
can get second class goods for elsewhere.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-08

s@01staD pictures - they Appear nrem iaGas -
1nA Ing va b plsassd Win IA ssl1ssamL
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-08

Court adjourned until I'd Monday In April,
the board Of equalization meeting on the
drst Monday.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-08

Dew fence around the church. The fence 70
to be Of iron, and will cost 800.
Judge Jno. e. Ryland, secretary OF Tie
Lafayette County Bible Society" gives Us
the following account OF the meet-
ing at the Methodist CHURCH, - "The
annual meeting OF this society was
held at the Methodist Episcopal Church,
South. in this city. on sabbath evening March
2. The large audience room Of the ehurrh
was filled. The services were opened by the
choir singing the anthem. GLORY to God in
the Highest, &c. Reading Of the scripture
and PRAYER, by Rev. Geo. l.. Leyburn, the
secretary read the minutes of the last annual
meeting, and of the meeting of the executive
committee. Benz. Il. Ireland, the treasurer
made his snnua! report, showing the ameun,
OF money com nE 10 his hands during tha
year, Sl3l IL; amount expended for books
100; nmnuut paid American Bible Society 10,
canrassing our county. $75 so; balance Ii
hands Of treasurer, % n. Rev. Jas. Greel
American Bible Society d%islributer, report,
ed as follows; Number Of days services
rendered, 10; number Of niles travelled, <34
number Of bible. and texts sold, b73; donated
q total, 600; value Of bibles, &C.. sold. s2e6
value of douaton. 81 rs; total, STA IS; mum
Der OF families visited, 1899; number Of desti
tate fAmiles supplied, 81. The deposition,
failed to make report Of amount and vslu,
OF bibles and testamenss on hand, but from
the last report aud the amount purchase,
since last annual meeting. the amount o
stock on hand is about t100. The ~societ,
Was addressed by j. D. Conner. ESQ, AM
Rev. E. Wright, the state agent for the Amer
lcsn pible Society, In stirring speeches. Al
ter winch "a collection was taken up whcl
resulted rs follows: To make DR.. Talbirt
aud Rev. G. L. Ley burn life members Of tn
American Bible Society, 500. To make Eide
c. S. Blackwell, Rev. Geo. Kosnis, Prot 8
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-08
Wesalg ynlel19enfez.
Talk up Tie creamery.

usf2ei.s. ...Gsss rApEa.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-08

iaiN up INC CGcIl1tE!.
Inrrc Is Il Iiiuuu uouiu OIL.
IgIAucm NUNS il hc viii get it.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-14
of Reconstruction Of the Navy
The Near Completion of the
Washington Monument
Lieut.. Greely, the Arctic Explorer, Re-
ports Himself for Duty.
Gen. lIazen Tells How Starvation Might
Have Been Avoided ReminiS-
cenceS Of the Expedition.
OFFICIAL ANXIETY.

The Government Employees Expecting to
Get Their Dismissais from Cleveland.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WAsHINGToN, Nov l3.-At no pOirt in the
country has the suspense growing out of the
late election been so painful during the past
week as at Washington. The lines worn by anX
iety are plainly seen the countenances of the
federal employees to-day. There has not been
much sleep among them for a fortnight or more.
While they were reasonably sure of success be-
fore the election, there was the usual desire to
have the contest in the past. All day the clerks
have hung around the telegraph offices, when
they could leave their desks, and the slighsest
word dropped on the streets in groups of men
caused them to give attention. The tension on
their nervous systems was extremely wearing.
By this intense anxiety it has been shown that
but little faith is placed in the powers of the
civil-serviee law to protect federal employees,
They openly say they do not feel secure, and
constantly have they proclaimed the belief that
they will be asked to walk the official plank,
should Cleveland be inaugurated President.
1t has frequently been remarked by promi-
nent Republicans that there will be vigorous
wedding out of federal employees if Cleveland is
electeu ana Jueu tuey nave gone Oh 10 SIdIe
that there should be no surprise or objection ex-
pressed if the offices are filled by new men,
because it was with the understanding that new
men were to be called to keep the books and fill
the places that votes were cast for Cleveland
One of the cvilservice commissioners is
quoted as saying late last night that if Cleve-
land is the next President it might be expected
that the changes in the public service would be
very many, although he did not think there
could be many dismissals from that branch or
grade protected by law. 1T will be found"
said he, that the party will hands off in all
quarters where the common interest or veal of
the people is at stake
The anticipated decline of prices of reaestate
has not come 1t was expected that the election
of Democratic President or the keeping of the
Office in jeopardy would run down the prices of
of small houses, occupied by clerks in the depart
ments, but it seems that large number of spec
uators had prepared themselves for such an op
portunity, and when it became know that there
was cash for bargains, the valuation was en-
hanced before it fell
1t will take good many weeks time to allay
the fear and trepidation existing here. The
smiles seem to be from visitors.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-14
Returns from various States,

Official returns show the election of General
Weaver. the Greenback- Democratic candidate
for Congress in the Sixth Iowa district, by ma
jority of r.
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 13-The official vote of
all counties in the State gives Blaine a plurality
of S0520
JACKSON Miss. Nov. 13-The official vote in
this State for presidential electors is az follows
Cleveland, IS, 457; Blaine, AZ, IA; Cleveand's
plurality, 35,6S3
WILMINGTON, Nov. 12-The official vote of
Delaware is as follows: Cleveland, l705+;
Blaine II, T7S; St John. 81; Butler, g. ST. John
and Butler electoral tickets were reported in
Newcastle county only. The temperance legs-
lative vote was l, $40.
CONCORD, N. H., Nov. l3-Offcial returns re
ceived by the Secretary of State give the follow.
ing as the result of the vote in this State: Blaine
AZ, 166; Cleveland 80 1866; St John, l,513; Butler,
SOP; Baine's plurality, 1000; Blaines majority,
1875. Currier, Republican, for Governor, has a
majority over all of 49S.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-14

pangs It passed the Senate after day and
night which rang with Democratic maledictions
and foul aspersions.
I'm the autumn of that year an election was
held for the choice of representatives in Con
gress. | see more than one friend near me who,
for himself and for others, has reason even unto
this day to remember that election and the ap-
prehension which preceded it. 1t was the first
time the law of 1870 had been put in force. Re
sistance was openly counseled. Democratic news
papers in New York advised that the officers of
the law be pitched into the river. Disorder was
afoot Men, not wanting in bravery, and not Re-
publcans, dreaded the day. Bloodshed, arson,
riot, were feared. Ghastly spectacles
still fresh in memory. The draft riots f
spread terror which had never died, aud str
men shuddered when they remembered
bloody assizes of the Democratic party. Th
had seen men and women blind with party hate,
dizzy and drunk with party madness, stab and
burn and revel in murder, and in mutllating the
dead They had seen asylum for colored
phans made funeral pile, ard its smoke sent
up from their Christian and imperial city to tell
in heaven of the nhuman bigotry.
Remembering such sickening scenes, and
dent to protect them-to protect them with the
beak and claw of national power Instantly
the unkenneled packs of party barked in venge-
full chorus. Imprecations maledictions and
threats were buried at Grant: but with that
splendid courage which never blanched in battle,
which never quaked before camor-with that
matchless self -poise which did not desert him
even when a contingent beyond the sea rose
and uncovered before him, he responded in the
orders which it has pleased the honorable sena-
tor from Delaware to read"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-14
TINE FRAUDS OF 1868.

Specimens of the Great Honesty of the DEM
ocratic Boards of New York.
Speech of Roscoe Conking in United States Senate
''The election law came into effect to correct
abuses which reached their climax in 1865, in the
city of New York. In that year. in the State Of
New York, the Republican candidate for Gov
ernor was elected. The Democratic candidate
was counted in Members of the Legislature
were fraudulently seated The election was a
barbarous burlesque. Many thousand forged
naturalization papers were issued; some of them
were white, and some were coffee-colored The
same witness purported to attest hundreds of
thousands of naturalization affidavits, and the
stupendous fraud of the whole thing was and is
an open secret.
Repeating, ballot box stufing, ruffianism and
false counting decided everything. Tweed made
the election officers, and the election officers
were corrupt. In 1868 80, 900 votes were falsely
added to the Democratic majority in the cities of
New York and Brooklyn alone.
Wrongs and usurpations sprnging from the
pollution and desecration of the ballot-box
stalked high headed in the public way The
courts and the machinery of justice were i'm
potent in the presence of culprits too great to be
punished
''The act of 1870 came in to throttle such
abuses 1t was not born without throes and