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Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-10-03
James G.. Blaine.

Mr.. Thomas V. Sherman, private
secretary to Mr.. Blaine, has just re-
turned to Washington from Maine.
He says Mr.. Blaine will probably re-
turn to Washington for the winter in
about three weeks. He is working
very steadily on the second volume
of his history, and expects to finish it
before the holidays.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-10-03
DR.. ]. b. Ritchey, Agricultural Editor.
SUBSCRIPTION PRICE.

We do not publish anonymous commu.
nications under any circumstances. The
real name of the author must accompany
every communication, or else it will be con-
signed to the waste basket. We do not pub
fish the names..of correspondents, but want
them simply as guarantee of good faith.
All calls on candidates, obituaries, trib-
utes of respect, etc., are charged for as adj
vertisiug matter. Simple announcements Of
deaths, marriages, etc, will be published
without charge, and our friends all over the
county will confer favor by furnishing us
with such as soon after their occurrence as
possible.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-10-03
Notice to SpOrtSmen.

All persons are forbidden to hunt or fish
on any of the lands of the undersigned ly.
ing West of McMinnville any tresspassers
will be prosecuted to the full extent of the
law. This Sept. 25th, 1885.
45 JOHN II. FRENCH.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-10-03
Scrofula Cured.

DR.. L. A. Geld, Atlanta, says: B. B. B.
cured VIM. SealOck OF terrible case of
scrOfula, which affected the entire elbow
Joint.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-10-03
MANHOOD! WOMANHOOD!

An exhaustive treatise on Sexual Excuses
the diseases arising from them, and their
treatment and cure also a brief lecture on
Epilepsy and other Nervous Diseases, show
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sexual and nervous system. BY DR.. ). A.
Richmond, StJoseph, Missouri. Price sl.5O.
Fully illustrated and elegantly bound, con-
tanning over $50 pages.
This wonderful book reveals the inner
most secrets of nature, and is, in fact, key
which opens the book of knowledge, and
plucks leaves of healing from the tree OF
life. 1t treats of subjects which are OF i'm,
mense value to every man, woman and child
in the land, and will in all probability, save
years of sickness and fortunes in doctors
bills: Agents wanted everywhere, both
male and female Send at once and get
agents circular. For sale by j. B. Htehey.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-10-03
A Washington letter of late dat

A Washington letter of late date
contains the following item:
"The President has made every ar
rangement for a series ofstate dinners
of great elegance. Rare wines and
superb table appointments have been
provided. The usual receptions and
levees will be held at the White
House, and Miss Cleveland will con-
tinue her morning receptions so aus
piciously commenced in the spring"
The British Bible Society issued a
New Testament at two cents a copy,
In nine months 100000 have been
sold.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-10-03
THE MUGWUMPs.
What the Dickens is mugwump?

A DEMOCRATIC convention held in
Chattanooga last Monday night nomi-
mated Col. NJ. H. Cliff for Mayor.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-10-03

THE New York Democratic State
Convention, which met in Saratoga
on the 9th ult., nominated David
b. Hill, the present incumbent, for
Governor, on the first ballot. Mr..
Hill was elected Lieutenant Governor
ut the same time Mr.. Cleveland was
elected Governor, and by virtue of
the latter's promotion to the Presi-
dency, Mr.. Hill became Governor.
He received 1873 votes out of $50 in
the convention, which is sufficient
evidence that the New York DemOc-
racy are well pleased with his course
astheir chief executive. Mr.. Roswell
p. Flower was nominated by accla-
nation for Lieutenant Governor.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-10-03

THE National Review is gracious
enough to acknowledge that "it
would be no great surpriseshould the
local issues cause them (the Republi-
cans) to lose both Ohio and Virginia"
Really this is refreshing. We
thought from the rampant way the
Review has been tearing around
through the political woods of late
that it was going to carry every cleo
ton in the country during the next
four years for the Republican party,
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-10-03
A Wonderful Book.

Just published, and for sale by the medical
book dealers, or may be had direct from the
a,,&ho~
The National tribune., 1885-04-02

mark, is professor in the University Of Wis
Consin.
Geo W. Merrill, of Nevada, Minister to the
Hawaiian Islands was Senator Fairs business
manager and lawyer.
Gen Joseph e. Johnston. the new Commits
sioner of Railroads, was Quartermaster-G General
OF the u. S. Army at the beginning of the war,
when he resigned to accept commission in the
rebel army, and rose TO the rank Of Lieutenant
General.
HE DRAWS HIS SALARY.
Having begun to draw his salary President
Cleveland now fulflls all the conditions of
Office holding. The first instalment was paid
him last week in a warrant on the Treasury
for 81, ,S88.S1. This was for the month Of March.
dating from the 4th. There was no application
for the money from the White House, but the
warrant was made ont and transmitted in the
regular course Of the Treasurers office.
WILL NOT RETURN STAMPS.
Gen Black, Commissioner of Pensions has
decided that hereafter postage stamps inclosed
to that Office will not be returned to writers,
as the postal law provides for the free delivery
of all Department correspondence, and the cost
OF returning exceeds the value of the stamps.
FINDING IN THE HAZEN CoURT-MARTIAL.
The findings in the case of Gen. W. 3. Ha-
zen, Chief Signal Officer, United States Army.
recently tried by court martial on the charge
OF conduct to the prejudice of good order and
military discipline, were fled at the War De-
partment Saturday. The accused is found
guilty aud sentenced to a reprimand to be ad-
ministered by the Secretary of War.
NEW APPOINTMENTS.
Hon. S. S. Cox (Sunset) has been appointed
Minister to Turkey, Gen. Joseph E. Johnston
will be the Commissioner of Railroads, and Mr.
Norman J. Colman, of Missouri, will be Com
missioner of Agriculture. Mr.. Alex. McCue, of
Brooklyn, N. Y, will succeed Hon. Henry S.
Neal as Solicitor Of the Treasury.
THE EXECUTIVE SESSION OF THE SENATE
The Senate was ready to adjourn last week,
and so notified the President, but was requested
by him to remain in session until to-day in
order TO act upon some important matters.
MISCELLANEOUS CHAT.
Capt William J. Volkmar, 5th Cav, who
was last week promoted to be Major and As
sistant Adiutant- General served three months
during the war as an enlisted man in the }Sd
Pa He was afterwards appointed to West
Point, whence he graduated in 1865. Since 1850
he has been on Gen. Sheridan's staff.
Minister lowell is criticised because since
the death of his wife he has written all his
official communications on mourning paper.
1t is reported that the family of Gov. A. r.
Shepherd will leave Batopiias. Mexico, May l,
for Washington, and it is probable that Gov.
Shepherd will accompany them John NJ.
Young, Mrs. Shepherds brother will also re-
turn with them. They will remain here until
hot weather, and will then go to the Jersey
coast.
The National tribune., 1885-04-02
Attempting Suicide at The Rreak fl>t TabIe.

Mrs. S. L. Goddard, wife of prominent cit-
zen OF Lockport. \. Y, and who had acted
strangely for a week previous, attempted to
commit suicide at breakfast last week by plac-
ing the handle of the carving knife on the table
before her and the point Mt her throat Mr.
Goddard detected the act but not until she had
cut herself severely. 4 struggle then onsucd
for the possession Of the knife, which resulted
in Mr.. Goddards favor. His wife then grasped
a ilat-iron and continued beating her head with
it until Mr.. Goddard took it away and held her
down by main force. a stranger passing heard
the noise, and entering found both covered
with blood. Mrs. Goddard declared that her
husband was trying to kill her. This was be-
heved by the stranger, who hastcned to the
neighbors for help. doctor was summoned
who soon learned the truth and dressed the
wounds which arc serious but not necessarily
fatal Mrs. Goddard will probably be sent to
an asylum il she recovers
The National tribune., 1885-04-02
THE WAR IN CHINA.
The French Defeated Twice and Reported 10 Be
in Full Retreat.

On Monday Of last week the French
captured the first line of forts defend
ing the Chinese camp at Bangboo. On the
next day another offensive movement was made
against the Celestials, but the French were
driven off with severe loss. and fell back to
Dong Dong. Their loss in killed and wounded
was upwards Of 200 men and - officers
Right on the heels of this French defeat fol-
lows another far more disastrous. The Chinese
troops on the Tonquin frontier on Friday last
made desperate attack upon the intrenched
camp which had been established by Gen. Neg
rier between Langson and Kilna. and from
which Gen. Negrier had been making recon-
naissaDces beyond the frontier separating
Touquin from China proper The Chinese
drove theFrench back to Langson aud recaptured
that town. During this series of fights Gen
Negrier was grievously wounded, and the
French casualties were very serious. The
latest accounts represent the French to be in
full retreat with the Chinese vigorously pur-
suing them. vast quantity of commissary
and other stores have been lost. Gen. Ncgrier
received q gunshot wound in the chest. He
was brought from the field, but his recovery is
doubtful. The total French loss in killed and
wounded is not yet known. Gen. Brere do
Pisle, who is in chief command in Tunuuin
telegraphs for assistance in an i:nploring tone.
Iutense excitement prevails throughout France,
and large re-enforcements being put in
readiness for shipment to China.
The National tribune., 1885-04-02
RbelD,atjs m.

There cannot possibly be 4 more distressing
infiction III the long list of painful disorders
not one that has bafiied the skill Of physicians
and entailed so much suffering as rheumatism.
To those afflicted we would advise to try
Durang's Rheumatic Remedy. 1t is an internal
remedy, and cures quickly aud permanently.
The Editor of this paper is not only well
acquainted with the proprietor Of this great
cure but Will tell you that the medicine itself
is without an equal for all forms of Rheuma-
tism Before asking your Druggist to order it
for you write for my free i0-page pamphlet,
and see for yourself what it has done or capable
of doing. K. X. HELpUESSTINE,
Druggist, Washington, d. c.
The National tribune., 1885-04-02
Commitments for Mr. LnMcII.

The london Times and Daily NeIcS, while Offer
ing a cordial welcome to his successor, hope
England will be able to retain Mr.. Lowell as a
guest.
The Times says: "If Mr.. Lowell remains in
England. we shall ask America to be consoled
for his loss by regarding him TO be deputed still
a as representative of the highest culture of the
Republic and of English literature" The Times
adds: I'VE part with Mr.. Lowell with the
koenest regret. Perhaps it would be better for
the two countries had he permanently retained
his post" The Ncws equally commends Mr..
Lowell as representative of the highest cul-
ture Of the Republic.
The National tribune., 1885-04-02
PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED
JOyFuLLy ASToNESuED.

more Maryland, writes: I'm an experience
of thirty years / have become acquainted with
numerous so-callcd specifics for coughs and
colds, but never before experienced such sur
prising efficacy as was obtained from the Red
Star Cough Cure. ] was attacked with severe
deep-seated cold and cough. | suffered for
some time, and tried this valuable remedy. l
was completely cured by the use of one bottle"
The National tribune., 1885-04-02
RECENT LITERATURE.
ALLTSTO. BY john Ernersic Published by Jol
u. Williams New York

ALLTSTO. BY John ErnerSic Published by John
~. Villains, New York.
Through tho medium of a charming nara
tive, the struggle of an ambitious and highly
organized mind after the realization Of the un-
known is painted with the hand of q master.
American fiction does not contain many char
acters as delightfully."- drawn as the tender and
sensitive Allena, or moro vigorously and pow
erfuliy depicted than the mysterious Allisto.
GASKELL'S HANDBOOK OF INFORMATION.
Published hy George w. 0syilvic 80 Lake street,
Chicago, lii. Price % cents.
This contains Calculations Trade Secrets,
Rules, Business Forms Legal Items, and Statis-
tical Tables of practical value for Mechanics,
Farmers, Lumbermen, Bankers, Bookkeepers,
Politicians, etc.
THE WITCHS HEAD. BY IT. Rider Haggard
Published by u. Appleton Il Co., New York
This is another charming novel by the author
of " Dawn which had so many thousand read
ers and admirers
MATT: A TALE OF A CARAVAN BY Robert
Buchanan. Published by d. Appleton Il Co.,
New York. Price, 25 cents.
Matt is an English story containing a
number of very striking picturesque and dra-
matte situations.
PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED.
Gems from Longfcllow. John B. Alden, 392
Pearl street, New York, Publisher.
Chinese Gordon in the Soudan. John B.
Alden, New York, Publisher
Official Roster, Department of New Hamp-
shire GAR.
Proceedings of the 14th Annual Encampment
Of the Department of Virginia, GAR, held at
Portsmouth, Va, Jan. 20, 1885.
Address of the Department Commander and
Reports of Department Officers, Department OF
Kansas.
Roster Department of Nebraska
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A Terrific ENblasiOU,

A terrific explosion caused by coal dust oc-
Cured on Friday evening last in 4 coal mine at
McAllister Ind. Ter. Eleven miners were in
stantly killed. Their bodies were all recovered.
The damage to the property is slight The ex-
plosion occurred just as the men had quilted
work, and only those killed were in the mine
at the time. The bodies were not burned or
mutilated. showing that death resulted from
conclusion. McAllister is small station on
the Missouri, Kansas q Texas Railroad, almost
in the center Of Indian Territory. The mines
belong to the Missouri Pacific Railroad Com
The National tribune., 1885-04-02
A CRANCELLoR's OPINION.

Hon. James Harlan, exYice Chancellor, of
Louisville KY, brother of Justice Harlan, e..
s. Supreme Court, says Of s. Jacobs Oil: 81
use it. and | know full we'll whereof ! speak in
pronouncng it a most extraordinary cure for
all that is claimed for IL by its propretors.
Every family should have IT,"
The National tribune., 1885-04-02
I'D 4. 4 Vols.

TO THE EDITOR: We are getting up a roster
of the surviving members of the old 23d n V,
and hope TO have Reunion about July. We
earnestly request every Comradc of that regi-
mcnt TO send in his name and address as soon
as possible.-R. B. VAN VOgDER, Scoretery,
Elmira n Y
The National tribune., 1885-04-02

have taken one bottle of DR. GRAVES
HEART REGULATOR for Heart Disease and
find it all / could desire.--A. A. Holbrook,
Worcester Mass. Free pamphlet of F L. In.
gals, Cambridge, Mass.
The National tribune., 1885-04-02

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from Nashville.
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w Ky.-The address of officers comrades Cf Co. G.,
3ist Wis, who at Columbus Ky, IN ISIS. 190-2t
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OF CoD- LIVER OH AND LINE without possessing the
nauseang flavor Of the article heretofore used
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which renders the Oil duiiby clicacous. Remarkable
testimonials of its efficacy be shown 10 those who de
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and all druggists.
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w address of any officers men who served in Co /,
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The struggle for office is developing what
Sir LuciUs O'frigger would call very pretty
little quarrels among the Democrats of every
State in the Nation. These disputes seem to
grow in bitterness every day, and the papers
are beginning 20 take sides. The old feud in
Indiana between the Democrats vino follow
Mcdonald and those who adhere to Vice-Presi-
dent Hendricks has grown in bitterness and
not q little Iuei bas been added TO the fire bv
the SUCCESS of the Eice-PFesident in securing
the appointment .. his friend, Aquilla Jones, to
the Posimastcrship Of indianapolis against the
man who had he support Of Representative
Bynuin, of indianapolis, and the Mcdonald
faction. II l. attempted 10 qualify the meaning
OF this result by saying that il has never been
the practice 10 give the Representative from In
Giauapolis tie right Of selecting the Postmaster
President Lincoln refused to appoint the Re-
publican Representatives, candidate, and gave
the ttlicc 10 Alau selected by the Secretary of
the Interior, and his course has been initiated
ever since
In Tennessee thc Democrats are divided into
the Sky Blue and True Blue" factions.
the dificfcacobcias that the Sky Blacs +" favor
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NtIINAIIDNS.
The President sent the following nomina-
tions TO the Senate last Monday:
70 be Consuls General of the United States
ThOs. II. Waller, OF Connecticut, at London /;
Frederick Itainc Of Maryland, at Berlin.
Tobe Ministers Resident ofthc United States
Isaac Bell, ir., of Rhode Island, tc the Neither
lands; Rufus Magee, of Indiana, to Sweden
and Norway.
To be Ministers Resident and Consuls General
of the United States-Edward Park Custis
Lewis, of New Jersey, to Portugal Rasmus T.
Anderson, Of Wisconsin, to Denmark.
To be Consuls of the United Statcs-A HaIer
Gross, Of Pennsylvania, at Athens, Greece;
Evan p. Howell, of Georgia, at Manchester,
England.
To be ENJOYS Extraordinary and Ministers
Plenip0tentiary of the United States-Thos J.
Jarvis. of North COrolina, TO Brazil
Alexander X. LawtOn, of Georgia TO Russia
Anthony NJ Kelley, of Virginia to Italy,
TO be Minister Resident of the United States
George w. Merrill, of Nevada to the Hawaiian
Islands.
TO be Consul General of the United States
Edward Jussen, of Nevada, to Vienna, Austria
Mr. Kelley, the Minister to Italy. is ex- Mayor
OF Richmond and q prominent Democratic poll
tician of Virginia
4. fIaler Gross, the Minister to Greece, is the
son af a prominent Surgeon in Philadep phia.
Thomas l.. Waller, Consul General at London,
is leading Democrat Of Connecticut, and has
been Governor of the State. He ran again last
Fall, but was defeated.
A X. Lawton, Minister to Russia, is prom
inent lawyer of Savannah, Ga. He was for
merly Regular Army officer, then served in
the rebel army, rising TO the rank of Quarter
nlaStcr-tieneral of the Coufederacy.
Thomas j. Jarvis, the Minister to Brazil, is q
farmer of North Carolina, and became Governor
when Mr.. Vance was elected to the United
States Senate
The highest position attained by Rufus
Magee 'Ot Indiana, Minister to Norway and
Sweden, was member of the Indiana Legsla-
ture.
Edward Park Gusts Lewis, Minister to For
tuea was Presidential elector last Fall on
the Democratic ticket in New Jersey and served
in the rebel army.
Isaac Bell iR. L., Minister to the Neither
lands owes his prominence TO the fact that he
married the only daughter Of the late James
Gordon Bennett, aud through her received a
share of the great Bennett estate
Rasmus b. Anderson, Coasui Gcncrai to Den.
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A Cruel ) Ike.

A man of special and astonishing
ability is sometimes very provoking
companion. There is no knowing what
he may do with you; and one does not
like TO be made to feel his own weak
ness in that way. in company at least.
Sometimes. however, tho formidable
genius is polite enough TO Offset the an
noyance OF his power, as in the follow
ing case:
Lamotte. Young Frenchman. who
had been invited to hear Voltaire read
one of his new plays, observed, when
asked what he thought of it, that it was
Il pity the whole was not original. Vol
taire, chagrined and angry, asked him
what part was borrowed. Lamotte
named the second scene OF the fourth
act, and recited the whole OF it. Vol
taire sat like one astonished at this re-
markable feat, and had only to say, at
last, that he had written that scene as
well as the rest of the drama: At last
Lainotte relieved him by saying, when
YOU read the manuscript that scene
pleased me so much that resolved to
retain it in my memory. and have done
40, as you may perceive,
Of course Voltaire was pleased with
the compliment thus strangely paid
i.amotte was one who had cultivated
the faculty of memnry.-Literary LJe.