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Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-09-18
MUST BE A SECOND CHOICE.

The following will he the result of
the first ballot for Congress at New
London:
Audrain, 10 for Hutton; Franklin,
9 for Crews; Lincoln, s for Norton ;
Montgomery, 8 1-2 for Peers, 8
for Robinson, IA for Colonel Hut
ton, IA for Norton; Pike, IS for
Robinson; Rails, 4 for Robinson, 3
for Peers; st. Charles, 8 for Norton,
l for Crews: Warren, 3 for Peers.
Total: Hutton 10 IA, Robinson 20.
Crews 10, Norton 16 IA, Peers 8 1-2;
&C votes. Necessary to choice, any
fraction over SO. Outside of own
counties they received votes as fol-
ows: Hutton Ia, Crews l., Peers
6 1-2, Robinson z, Norton 8 Ia.
All who resd the above intelligent
ly and have the interests of the party
at heart will see that delegates to
this convention must have a second
choice. We presume every n will
now agree with US that the district
does not want the imam from Au-
drain" Even his claimed popular
ity abroad amounts to nothing.
By all odds he gets fewer votes
(only IA of one vote) outside of his
his own county than any other one
of the whole number running. This
should settle the matter of his being
"called to Congress" A nomina-
ton must be made. Audrain and
other counties must have a second
choice or we will have another dead
lock. The delegates from Audrain
county are men who, knowing the
sentiment of their constituency, will
carry it out. We are satisfied they
know the second choice Of the coun-
ty. Col. Hutton has always claimed
that the office should seek the man
and that he would only accept when
the people should come forward and
press it upon him. One-fourth of q
vote outside Of his county is all that
his friends claim. The way a man
runs in counties where there are no
candidates is a good guage of bis
| strength.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-09-18
General.Marmadpke.

1t is not claimed that Gen. Marina
duke is an orator, but his speech at the
Florissant barbecue, Saturday, is thus
referred to editorially by the Repub-
lican "Gen. Marmaduke did not
enter upon o discussion of public
questions, but in a few well-chosen
words outlined the principles by
which he would be guided should be
be elected Governor. So PLAIN and
direct, and so manifestly sincere were
these words. thss they were in the
best sense eloquent. They were re-
ceived with the greatest satisfaction
by the audience, and responded to
with three rousing cheers for the
speaker"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-09-18
Would not Stand 1t In Montgomery
County.

The anti Robinson strength in
Montgomery county combined last
Monday and was going to disfran-
chise a portion of the county and
elect its own delegates, then divide
the county, leaving Robinson out.
Such sterling Democrats as Sol
Hughlett and Henry Clark gave the
convention to understand that If
such a. high-handed outrage as this
was perpetrated the nominee for Con-
gress and the entire Democratic tick
ct in Montgomery county would be
defeated. The matter was then set
tied by allowing each man what he
was entitled to-Hutton IA of q
vote, Norton IA. Peers 5 1-2, Rob-
inson 5. The cut-and-dried business
don't go down anywhere but in Au-
drain. If Audrain, like Montgomery,
was represented as she really is, Rob-
inson wonld get at least three votes
on the first ballot and the entire del
egation after that.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-09-18
1000 Railots-No Choice.

After q weeks session at Dyers-
burg, Tenn, during which period
over 1900 ballots were taken, the
Ninth Congressional District Demo-
cratic Convention at noon, Sept. 10,
adjourned to meet at Trenton. Tenn,
on the next Tuesday. The last bal
lot stood: Latta, "a; Cooper, 81;
Calwell, %; necessary to a choice,
IS l-8. Rice A. Pierce, the present
Representative in Congress, who had
more delegates instructed for him
than any other candidate, withdrew
his name late Saturday evening in the
hope of breaking the deadlock. Later
on MI. Glass, another candidate, also
withdrew his name, but without ef-
feet. The Gibson county delegates
seemed determined to nominate theil
candidate, Wise A. Cooper, or lock
the Convention forever. The pro.
ceedings are without a parallel in the
history Of the state, and are a dis
grace to the Democracy of the Nintl
Congressional District.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-09-18
FRIDAY, SEPT. 10, '84,

Commencing at 10 O'Clock a m,
sharp, the following:
22O acres of field corn, about $50
tons of timothy hay in stack, 100
Berkshire hogs and pigs, 10 yearling
mules, IL sucking mules, 26 brood
mares, 2 large work mules, 8 mich
cows, z calyes-graded and 1 thor
~oughbred-1 thoroughbred COW, /
thoroughbred bull, 2 years old; /
fine jack, 2 trotting fllies, in training
now; 2 yearling FLIES, trotting
stock; 5 sucking FLIES, trottine
stock; some household furniture,
piano, &C., &C. Besides which will
be sold all the farming implements
and machinery, among which is ]
Mccormick self binder, / Champion
self rake and mower combined,
Champion mower, l sulky rake, 1 pull
verizer, l roller, 6 cultivators, 4 sui
Ky plows, l corn planter and check
er, / wheat drill, / wheat fan, l riding
spring wagon, l bob sleigh, l sure,
four seated, l two seated buggy, ]
sleigh, and many other articles per
tanning to alarm. Among the brood
mares are q number Of fine trotterI
whose pedigrees viii be furnished o,
day Of sale or on application.
TERMS OF SALK-Six months tim
at 8 per cent. interest Will be allowet
on all purchases above $25; belo,
that amount cash. The farm is ais
for sale or will be rented If not sol,
before January /. VIZ L. BLACK.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-09-18
FUSION BOILERS.
Call q Republican State Convention at
Macon City, Mo.

William P. Beach attorney at law
Of Macon, Mo-, has bolted the anti
Marmaduke fusion movement and is
sued a call for a straight-out republi-
can convention at Macon, October Z,
to nominate a state ticket and to re-
instate the names Of presidential cleo
tors taken by the fusionists from the
electoral ticket nominated at SedaIia.
The call alludes to the fusion move
ment as a '.sell-out" of republican,
ism calls Ben Butler "a representa-
tive of the basest and most dangerous
demagoguery and rascality in Ameri-
can politics." and asks that "republi-
can manhood" protest by attending
the convention against the action of
the ~"demoralized republican leaders,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-09-18
s.Eear.N

The cheers of the Republican stal,
wart leaders in the Democratic coun.
ty convention last Saturday after
noon were noticeably frequent and
invariably in opposition to Col. Hut
ton. Judging the future by the past
Republicans know whom to fear
Intelligeacer.
We did not know anybody was
"afeared'' of Hutton except the ed.
itor Of the LEDGER. Is he such O
terrible man? Did he ever kill any
Republicans? Was it during the
war?
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-09-18
Sheriff. Sale.

pY virtue and authority Of = special ex.
ID ecution issued from the office Of thu
Clerk of the Circuit Court Of Audrsin
county, Missouri, returnable at the DC.
tober term, 1884, Of said court, and to
directed In favor of the State of Ma.
souri, to the use of ]. T. Nelson, Coliec.
tor of the Revenue of ludrain county
Missouri, and against Samuel w. Wal.
kins of, In and to the following described
real estate, to-wit: Lot No. fourteen
(l4) in block No. six (6) In Ladd's ada.
ton to the town Of Mexico, all lying ~
being liz the said counsy and Stste a
Missouri; and I viii, on
TUESDAY, OCTOBER II, L.. D. 1884,
between the hours of 9 O'Clock in the foee.
noon and 8 O'Clock in the afternoon Of thu
day, at East front door Of the courthoaea.
In the city Of Mexico, county Of Audrsi.
aforesaid, sell the same, or 20 me-
thereof as may be required, at pohuo
vendue, to the highest bidder for cssh +
hand, (subject to allprios liens and jade.
ments) to satisfy said execution -
| costs. D. d. WOODWARD.
| Sheriff of Audrsin County. ia.
| 22-4w
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-09-18
Sheriff. Sale

pY virtue and authority Of Q special a.
ID ecution issued from the ofice Of o.
Clerk of the Circuit Court Of Audr1tl
county, Missouri, returnable ct the 0c.
tober term, 1884, of said court, and %
me directed in favor of the State Of Ma
souri, to the use Of J. r. Nelson, CoIectne
of the Revenue Of AudrRin county, Ma.
souri,, and against Geo. Gamble, G. n.
Baker, and Warner Potts, I have leyied
upon and seized all the right, title, inter.
est and claim Of the said Geo. Gambia.
c. W. Baker and Warner Potts Of, N sn4
to the following described real estate 10
wit: (l} The north half (l-2) Of lot az
(6) in block five %, Ladd's addiaas o
Mexico, and the (2) north half On d
the west half (1-2) Of lot seven al d
block Eve 90, Ladd's addition to Mod
CO, all lying and being in the said cou.ty
and State Of Missouri; and I win, o.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER IA, A. D. 1884,
between the hours of 9 O'Clock in the ioee.
noon and 3 O'Clock in the afternoon q ~
day, at East trout door of the court houn
in the city Of Mexico, county Of Andail
aforesaid, sell the same, or % mech
thereof as may be required, Ct plhlf
vendue, to the highest bidder for 9aA 4
hand, Subject to all prior liens and isde.
ments) to satisfy said execution ~
costs. D. d. WOODWARD,
| Sheriff Of Audrain County, No
| 22.4w
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-09-18
WHAT FRY SAFE.

The correspondent of the Globe
misinterpreted the language
used by W. ". Fry, Esq, in his
before the county Democratic
convention OH Saturday afternoon
last. The correspondent, who prob
ably received his information from
one OF more of q faction here who
differ somewhat from Geo. Washing
ton, asserts that Mr.. Fry openly
charged the St. Charles delegation to
the Montgomery City Congressional
Convention with treaeheryte the can
didate from this county, or, words to
that effect. Mr.. Fry did nothing of
the kind, MOI did any fair-minded
man so construe his remarks. What
he did say has been set before the
Democracy of st. Charles, and it is
satisfactory. And thus is another
fiction impaled upon the fork of fact.
-Me1ioo Inteuigeneer.
Why don't you publish what you
set before the st. Charles Democracy
so we may know if you told them the
truth? We don't know where the
Gtobe-D Democrat gets its news, or
what faction" if any, told its re-
| porter here, but we do hear that
Mr.. W. W. Fry used words to the
point as stated. We suppose the
Globe-D Democrats reporter, who was
present, heard the statement, as did
everybody else. We have interview
ed a number of men who were at the
convention and who belong to no
"~faction," and they all state that Fry
said ''if St. Charles had kept her
promise Hutton would have been
nominated" Several good men say
he used the word ''treacherous.' You
need not bother about 'ssetting any
thing before the Democracy of st,
Charles; they are used to the chat
and wind your faction has been giving
them; they want no favors of a sci
of men who ask all the favors and
make no concessions. If Fry made
a foolish speech, why don't you lei
him stick to it, Or let him come Out
and deny it? Why, his speech il
characteristic of your faction. 1t i:
the same kind of a speech made a
Montgomery when one of our dele
gates asked another county to com
pliment Hutton. He replied, "w'
will if you will compliment our man.
The Audrain nan replied, ''Oh, well
you know we can't do that; there il
no comparison between the states
manship of your mar and Hutton!'
As long as such ''chumps' repre-
sent Audrain in conventions we ma,
expect to get left out in the cold
We deserve it; a dog in the mango
deserves no reward.
=. Wishing to give simply the facts i
the case We took the trouble to Sc
Mr.. Fry in person, who says h
greatly d~eprecates the unauthorize
statement, made by the Intelligence
and that what he did say was tbs
she understood (not being at Mont
gomery himself) that at one tim
Hutton could have been nominate
n with the vote of St. Charles, and tbs
the Hutton delegates had been lie
to believe that in such a contingent
they could get St Charles"
These are not the words accredite
to him by parties who we're presen
> and not being at the convention, "
have no opinion to give. We hear th'
other parties have made essential
the same charge.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-09-18
The Oil Spectators.


"Oil has been discovered in Ken
lucky"
"Great Josephus! We are ruined.
But are you sure?"
81 just this moment saw a dispatch
to that effect"
II certainly had no idea any pros
pector was at work down there"
sit was not found by a regular
prospector. The dispatch said that a
Kentucky man struck oil while boring
for water"
"Oh, pshaw; that's a canard on
its face"
"How SOP"
mo Kentucky nan would bore fol
wafarh
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-09-18
Hurrah for Morris

The contest between E. Morris and
L. Fox at Centralia last Saturday
so birds for s50-was won easily by
Morris. The score was AZ to Al in
favor Of Morris. The boundary line
vas 20 yards from each way Of the
trap. Morris is one of the best shots
in the State and is fast acquiring q
national reputation.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-09-18
THE WAY AUDRAIN WAS "FIxED."

The following resolution was, on
Saturday last, introduced as a substi-
tute 10 a resolution naming ten men,
as delegates to the Congressional
Convention:
Rssoloed, That the delegates to the
Congressional Convention TO be held
at New London on the 23rd day of
September, 1884, to nominate a Dem
ocratic candidate for Congress in the
Seventh Congressional district in Mis-
souri,, be chosen by the delegates from
the several municipal townships n
this convention assembled, and that
Salt River select one from north of
school district in which the city Of
Mexico is situate, and one from south
of school district in which city Of
Mexico is situate, and two from school
district in which city of Mexico is sit
uate, four in all from Salt River.
Sailing. l Wilson,. |
Loutre. ...... l Cuivre..... l
Linn............ 1 Prairie ..... !
And further RESOLVED, That the sew
eral municipal Townships report the
same to this convention for adoption
or rejection, and that this convention
do now adjourn for thirty minutes in
order that the delegates from the vari-
Gus municipal townships may go into
caucus and elect their delegates.
Now what is unjust in the above
resolution? Does it seek to keep any
rights from the delegates Of the peo'
pie that belongs to the people? Does
lit not show on its face that it is tc
take the power out of the hands o.
rings and cliques and place it where
it belongs, into the hands of the rep
resentatives of the people where the.
can 90 into caucus and deliberate an(
get a delegate who would express tn
true will of the people? If it woule
do otherwise let some n show hov
it would. The names Of the ten me-
! called in the original resolution wer
chosen by such men as the leader
choose to call into a caucus on tn
outside. They did not invite all tn
delegates of the convention into tina
outside caucus. Now we will ask
) they were not entitled to be hear
in caucus? If they left out n ma
: they have done him and his constitr
> ency a wrong that they can't repair
Not only done him a wrong, but th
whole democracy of Audrain count
an irreparable wrong, one that the
$ ought to deeply atone for. The right
of townships are as sacred as I'll
rights of states, and any infraction Q
: those rights, we care not by whoI
they are made, ought to, and will |
i condemned by the people.
1t was argued by the same parti'
in the convention, that the township
u could under the substitute send
e delegate to the New London CONVEX
e ton. Such is not the case. Res
q the above resolution and see If tt
convention under it could not hal
1t instructed the delegates after the
l. were chosen and reported by the Sc
e eral municipal townships in caucu
q Then how could any mi have bee
1t hurt by its adoption? If the Demo
d racy Of this county want to gain vi
y tories they must be careful and {
right to all localities in every part
"a the county. Let them look to it
l. the future, and do away with the da
re gerous precedent they established
at Saturday last by overriding the subs
y tutc,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-09-18
DIR. w. G. PIPINO.
Electro vapor Bath Aparates
OFFICE-Over Dobyns 3 Gibbs
Drug Store, Mexico, lAo.

II Il not deemed necessary TO detail o
way enlarge q the remarkable cures pexsoL
Il through the agency Of thnse ba&es.
wonderful effect Of Mmigsflon o. 3D.
medical AGENT TO . sApof 70 tbs surfnee 49,
body, has attncted the sitter faon and eeneSx
ed the admiT9tion OF the most diSane--
medical men q the age, and have Geoes11
the humble aswetI - the higher walke -
In Chronic Ski Diseases, Raeumastsm, ~
theFiz. NeYyom Headache, I've. &c @s3
phuf Baths, for instance. combined 49,
Electric Current, ID considered. even 81 49,.
pfetudiced physicians, or tho most sfupeealy-
nofant pretendef, 20 be the best fenedy -
used for Chronic Rheumatism, and ~ c-
and ali kinds Of Blood and SKIN Dtoooe9-
the numerous forms Of Catatfh. ~
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-09-18

We wonder what our Republican
friends think of the Iowa people since
the secretary of the Iowa state fair
has written a letter to Frank James
asking him what he will take to at
tend their state fair with his family
and horses.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-09-18
Administrat0Fs Notice.

NOTICE Is hereby given that Letters q
IN administration upon the estate 81 Je.
romeH ardesty,d deceased ,hsvebeengrassN
the undersigned, A c Barnes, BY the =
bate court Of Andrain county, MISSOURI
bearing date August 20, 1854. IA
All persons having claims agalns! 10y
estate are required 20 exhibit them % r.
for allowance within ore year
date of said letters, or they may be pee.
Guided from n benefit Of such estatsi
and n such claims be not exhibited within
two e from the date Of the pubhcse
tion Of shls notice they will be forsv6
barred. AC BARNkS,
20-4t Administrator.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-09-18
Miss Claire Scott.

Miss Scott displayed her genius in
a very effective rendition last night,
being frequently complimented with
applause, and at the close of the third
act was called before the curtain.
This vas her first appearance in Sa-
vannah, and her enthusiastic recep-
ton was extremely complimentary.
She is a lady of fine personal appear
ance and possesses genuine taknt.-
Savannah, Ga, Oct. z, 1882.
Opera House, Wednesday evening
Sept. oath.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-09-18

NOTICE is hereby given that letters q
IN administration upon the estate q
c. A. Hablutzel, deceased, have beea
granted the undersigned, A. c. Dszne4
by the probate court OF Audrah COUNTY
bearing date September z, 1884. :.
All persons having claims agatnst sala
estate are required to exhibit them v
me for allowance within one year frca
the dste Of said letters, or they may q
precluded from any benefit Of saeA =.
tate; and II such claims be not exhibited
within two years from the publication q
this notice they will be forever barred.
A. G. BARNES,
22-4t Administrstoe.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-09-18
Hurrah for Marmadnka.

A large number of Republicans
straight principle Republicans say
they will not vote for Nick Ford but
will cast their ballots for the gallant,
outspoken Marmaduke. They much
prefer q straight democrat to q
hybrid : greenbask republican = any
thIng-for-promotlon.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-09-18

1t is all right for Hutton and his
friends to abuse Robinson and call
him ar infamous scoundrel," but it
is treason not to stand on the plat
form, "Hutton for Congress or no
nomination at ALL"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-09-18

We CLEANED from the Jonesburg
Journal that Hutton was going to
carry all the earth and Montgomery
county solid. The st. Louis Repu6-
lican says Peers gets four and Rob
inson three from that county. There
are only seven votes in the county.
Tia Ia, sister!
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-09-18

General Marmaduke was in Mexico
this week and made US q pleasant
call. Marmaduke is working day
and night for the party and will car
ry the state by a majority that will
silence forever some of our disgrun-
tied friends.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-09-18

A few enthusiastic juveniles IN pol
itics want Robinson to pull off for
Hutton. Robinson has 20 votes, z
Of these outside of his county. Hut
ton on a push claims 10 1-4-1-4 of
a vote outside of the county. Why
don't he pull off in favor of Robin
son?
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-09-18
Sheriff. Sale I'm Partition,
John A. Luckie, plaintiff,

Vs. ~
Tennessee Wattenberger, defendant.
In the Circuit Court Of Audrain Court,
Missouri.
By virtue and authority of adecree nd
order of sale made by the said court b
the above entitled cause, and Of 9 cefft4ed
copy thereof, dated June IS, 1884, ! We
on
TUESDAY, OCTOBER IA, A. D.. 1884,
between the hours Of 9 O'Clock in the I'm
noon and 8 O'Clock in the afternoon Of tt
day, at the East front door Of the cosfs
house, in the city Of Mexico, In Audfdn
county, Missouri, sell, 1t public yendnes
to the highest bidder, the following 4.
scribed real estate, viz: The southWsk
fourth 90 of the northwest quarter d
section eleven (11), Of township fft5.oee
(5l), range s.
Terms Of sale as follows, viz: On
half cash, balance on . credit o -
months at the option OF the purchase,
with interest on deferred payment q -
rate Of eight per cent. per annum.
d. D. WOODWARD, Sheriff.
22-4w
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-09-18
Business at Rush Hill.
AdministratOr's Notice.

NOTICE Is hereby given that letters Of admin
IN istration upon the estate OF william Burs-
ton, deceased. have been granted the under
Audrain county, Missouri, bearing date August
q, 1854
All persons having claims against said estate
are required to exhibit them to me fof allowance
within one year from the date Of said Letters OF
they may be pfecluded from any benefit Of such
estate and If such claims be not exhibited
within two years from the date Of the pubtca-
ton Of this notice they will be forever barred.
JAMES a. SCOTT, Administrator
20-<s
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-09-18

NOTICE Is hereby given that iett:isSJ
IN administration upon the estsis
Timothy Barney, deceased, hase -
granted the Undersigned, Charles belssys
BY the probate corurt Of Audrain eCsssss
Missouri, bearing date August u, lsss..
All persons having cliims agatnss -
estate are required to exhibit them - -
for allowance within q year non
date of said letters, or they ms. y ~.
cluded from sny benefit Of such eHs s
and Il such claims be not exhibited W..
two years from the publication OF I'D ~
tice they will be forever barrel.
CHARLES BARNBx.
ea.xt Adm3niG9oscn
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-09-18
County Democratic Ticket,
For Congress from the 9TH District,
HON. E. ROBINSON,
Of Pike.

Politicians who think they are I'M
rewarded in this life should have
sweet solace III the thought that in
the next world every man gets his
lust deserts.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-09-18

Correspondents to both the st.
Louis papers say Hutton did not even
get afourth of a vote in Mcntgom-
cry and that Robinson got three and
Peers four
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-09-18

Billie Ryder, of st. Louis, has
been drunk again and got a free ride
in the hoodlum wagon. As long as
the democratic party of st. Louis
permits such men as Ryder to assume
any leadership, just so long will the
partY deserve censure.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-09-18

The press is very complimentary in
speaking of Judge Forrist. The
Post Dispatch says he was the finest
speaker st the Jefferson City conven-
ton.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-09-18

Henry Clay said: ''I'd rather be
right than President" Henry Clay
had a cigar named after him. We
merely offer this as a hint to MIR.
pIo;na
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-09-18
"GALLY" SCHEME.

Some Hutton men think the So
called anti Robinson men will nomin-
ate a Congressman, and that although
Hutton has less votes outside of his
county than any body, the opposition
a be made to come to Hutton by
Hutton's delegates refusing to go to
any one else. For instance, Norton
has 16 votes and Hutton 10 IA. Hut
toms men won't entertain a thought
of going to Norton, who has more
votes and that far a better claim than
Hutton, but they think by being stub
born and sticking to their nan and
threatening another deadlock, they
will force Norton ct al, to come
to Hutton. We shall see what we
will see. We don't agree with peo-
pie who think all the candidates and
their friends are fools except Hut
ton and his claquers.