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Year: 1878

greater admiration for his unim- peachable purity of character, yet we cannot join the Immigrant in putting Judge Mansfield forward for the U. $. Senate We think the Immigrant unwise and inconyiderate in bringing forward his name at this time. With two candidates from this section of the State, both of whom have many warm admirers it will only tend to cut off all chance for either Walker or Mansfield, to thus divide the support of the North west between them. We already have a candidate in the field from the Northwest, in the person of Hon. J. D. Walker, who is the peer in all respects of any gentlemen aspiring to the position. He now has bright prospects of being the successful man, and with the UNDIVIDED sup port of the Northwest, HE WILL BE OUR NEXT U. 5. SENATOR; but with both Mansfield and himself contend ing for the support of the same sec tion of the State, defeat will be cer- tam to both of them. For this req son we are opposed to bringing for ward any other man from the North west, and we entreat the editor of of the Immigrant to reconsider his action and to fall in and help elect Walker.
Year: 1878

Let this be the motto of the peo pie: Sober men for office. And let them see to it that no man who is incorporate is placed in an official position. From the most humble office In the land up to the exalted position of Member of Congress, U, S. Senator or President thIs should be watched closely, and no man who is addicted to the use of intoxicating drinks to such an extent as to be. come drunk should be chosen. It is dangerous to trust business to an in toxicated man. It is disgraeefuf to see such scenes as are often witness ed in Congress caused by men made drunk and converted into fools by strong drink.

 Let the young generation of boys who are now growing up, and who will soon take the places of our pres ent leaders in politics and society know and understand that it is ar insurmountable disqualification te any office of trust or profit to get "tight."
Year: 1878

In 1868 Gov. Morton, of Indiana, who had been visiting Hot Springs, stopped in this city, and while here made speech from the balcony of the old Commercial hotel. During his speech he declared that Arkan- sas had the worst roads in the Unit ed States. He was suffering from rheumatism, and had just come over the wagon road between this city and Hot Springs.

 Ten years have gone by sincs that speech was made and if Arkansas roads are any bettet to-day than they were then we are badly mistaken. As rule our roads are disgrace to the state and her people. While we have no practical suggestions to make on the subject, it is certain that omething should be done by the next legislature which will re- suit in giving us good roads. The present law must be defective, or of ficials derelict in It's enforcement. We advlse the people of the counties to vote for no man for the legislature who will not agree to do his best to- ward the enactment of an efficient road law, one which will give the country decent roads.-L. k. Demo- crat.

 We think if the present road law was rigidly enforced we might have better highways than we. have, but we are of the opinion that there should be an entire change in the law. The best plan we believe to be is to levy tax for the special pur- pose of roads. The enforcement of the present law, we think, is oppres- sive, and as all other public burdens are apportioned among the people Tn proportion to their tax assessment, why not have this matter fixed hkc- wise.
Year: 1878

 From the Fayetteville Scntinel.l

 The Gazette, the personal organ of Robert w. Johnson, has suddenly turned herself loose on the north : west; for what reason we cannot i'm agine, unless it be that Bob John son sees in the cordial reception giv- en Hon. J. D. Walker in the partial canvass he has made in the north east, that inevitable defeat awaits him. To forestall public sentiment that is so certain to greet Judge Walker wherever he may go, the old time demegogues in charge of the personal organ are seeking first to array Judge Mansfield, Ben T. Du- Val and the other aspirants in this section for position on the state tick ct, against Judge Walker; and, sec ondly, to prejudice all the balance of the state against what it terms the great Northwest and make the issue a sectional one. Upon this subject we beg to remind our contemporary that the Sentinel, which we believe was the first papea to mention Judge Walker in connection with the high position of United States senator, ex- pressly disclaimed any claim of To. cality, but based his candidacy upon the broad ground of ability and the eminent fitness for the position. We did this without having any ref erence to Col. Johnson, because at that time he was not expected that he would return to become candi- date, nor that the Gazette would change hands to become his person. al organ, nor his praises be chaunted by his ancient enemy, T. c. Peek. But poliets and self interest bring woaderous changes!

 We are still on the same plank in our platform and propose to remanl there, notwithstanding these chang es. That the Gazette may under stand us, we maintain, as between Judge Walker and Col. Johnson, that IS to the interest of thls state to elect the former, decause of superior ability and fitness for the position, because he ls in full flush of man
Year: 1878

hood and not in any sense of tue word tlccayed politician, but fully up with the progressive spirit ot the age.

 The question is not one of locality, but ability, and to such feast we call upon the organ to invite It's champion. Judge Walker will, ill a few days, make list of appoint mcnts to address the people, when they will have an opportunity of judging as to his capacity, and that of the organs candidate, to serve them. IF
Year: 1878

The Western Immigrant, of Oar danellc, in it's issue of July 20, places the name of this distinguished and worthy gentleman at it's mast head as it's candidate for the United States Senate. While we are not willing to admit that the editor Of the Immi- grant, or any other man has higher appreciation of the true worth of this gentleman than have we; or a more profound respect for his ability and learning; or .
Year: 1878

When we went to the funeral of Mr. Davis and looked at the long bank in the South, all said a storm was coming but we little thought that it would bring destruction to- steamer on the coast, and those on board. Since the great storm of Thursday our men have been busy digging through the long, high snow drifts. It is a nice time to get around in the woods, but the snow did not remain on the roads. H N
Year: 1878

Tie resolution of Senator Blaine, instruct
ing the judiciary Committee to inquire
whether the constitutional rights of any citi-
zens were violated at the recent elections,
should pass the Senate without objection.
1t is generally believed that the elections in
Louisiana and South Carolina were mock
cry, and justice to the people accused as well
as to the citizens who were deprived of the
right of suffrage, demands that a thorough
and impartial investigation be made. If in
any State of this Union none but white men
are allowed to vote as they please, and col
ored men are only permitted to vote when
they act. with certain political party, the
matter should be looked into.


1t is matter of common knowledge that
citizens in the South are deprived of their con-
stitutional privileges because of their color.
A spirit of lawlessness, of violence, of disre-
gard of constitutional obligations prevails in
that section of the country. 100000 Ameri-
can citizens are virtually deprived of the
right of suffrage, are not permitted TO indl-
cate their choice of candidates at the polls.
The President has very properly called the
attention of Congress to this state of affairs
and it has become the business of Congress
to investigate the matter. 1t is too much,
perhaps, to expect the Democrats to go into
the investigation with ardor. They do not
feel like exposing crime by which they have
profted. They are so used to fraudulent prac-
tices at the polls that they regard tampering
with the ballot-box with indifference. Long
used to the methods of Tweed they are not
troubled when they see those methods an
piled in South Carolina instead of New York.
But they should see that the country is not
of mind with them and that defence of
fraud will not be tolerated. Their wisest
course would be to take the lead in an inves-
tigation and use their strongest efforts for the
discovery and punishment of the guilty. Any
other course will be hurttul to them. From
mere party point of view the opposition of
the Democrats to the investigation of the
election frauds will be for the advantage of the
Republican party; for it will provoke a de.
bate in which the facts in the case will not
only be brought out but repeated and empha-
sized. A public sentiment will inevitably be
formed hostile to the Democracy and favora-
BILE to the Republicans. The use of the bow
lie knife in Kansas by Southern Democrats
gave the country over to the Republican par
ty. The use of the shotgun in Louisiana and
the fraudulent ballot in South Carolina will
have the same effect. But it would be far
better for the country, better for our honor at
home and our reputation abroad that men OF
all parties should unite in the thorough in
vestigation of the circumstances attending
the Southern elections and sternly call to ac-
count those who have tampered with the
ballot-box or restricted the freedom of suf-
frage. Mr.. Blaine's resolution of inquiry
should have unanimous passage.
Year: 1878

BALTIMORE is boastng of the remarkable
growth OF her grain trade. The receipts of
grain so far this year amount to upwards of
3sOOo,0O0, nearly 10,50O,0OO bushels more
than last year.
Year: 1878

SUPERVISING ARCHITECT HILL has been
suspended in view of the indictment and ap-
preaching trial at Chicago. If he had Null
let's command of forcibe language he might
do Justice to the situation.
Year: 1878

: PEOPLE in the suburban districts who
have regard for their health will at once
proceed to cut away all the rank vegetation
In their respective vicinities. The James
town weed is specially luxriant this seas
s,n, and although it has uses in medicine
1t cannot fail to produce results injurious
to health if allowed to decay in a natura]
Year: 1878

The marriage customs in the different
villages Of the Tyrol are interesting.
The etiquette in such matters is not a
little droll. For instance, while it is by
no means permitted to an Invite" to
give a refusal, 1t by no means follows
that the person who has apparently &C
espted with elfusion ct oil intends to
present himself on the occasion, aud it
is the duty Of the Hochzeitlader to dis.
tinguish between the genuine aud the
pretended acceptance, and Wo to him if
he causes the unlueky bridegroom to
have to pay for the cover laid for Q de
faulter For the cost OF this, some Eve
or six forms, should be betrayed by the
wedding present of the invited guests
and the man who is unwilling to carouse
at so great an expense will, OF course,
endeaVer to get out Of it as we'll as he
can.


There is curious custom in Inter
lnnthal at the commencement Of court
ship, which is styled "briaging the wine"
A youth, having made choice OF his
maiden, and been allowed permission to
visit her, presents himself with bottle
of wine, glass Of which, be presents to
his fair one. If she accept it, she Is re.
garded as his Braut, but ii she has not
quite made up her mind, she will make
every possible excuse to avid tasting it
fox the present, without, however, on any
account giving point blank refusal
Should the wine be split, or bottle or
glass be broken, it is looked upon as
most unfortunate omen and the peas
ant, when he wishes to describe an un-
happy marriage merely says, They
have split the vine between them. 10
the Ampezzo valley b~trothed girl is
called novice" and is placed under the
charge of an elderly female, who goes by
the name Of "brontola THE growing
bear, and from whose side she may not
stir until the knot has been happily tied,
the poor bridegroom being obliged, most
nnwillingly, to submit himself unrepin.
ingly 10 her restrictions
Year: 1878

To blow out kerosene lamp-Raise
the flame until it just does not smoke,
and then blow sharply across the top Of
the chimney. The light will he instantly
extinguished. The philosophy Of the
action is simple and interesting. Blow.
ing over the top of the lamp causes a
rareRcalion of the air which the air of
the chimney rushes up to fill, thus being
lifted, as it were, away from the fame,
which Of course must cease to burn
Blowing down into the chimney is thus
avoided.
Year: 1878

WASHINGTON, August 2O.-The navy
department does not entertain the slight
est fear for the safety Of the Wyoming
1t is presumed she is out of coal and
does not meet with sufficient wind to
carry her into port. The tug Fortune is
now searching for her.
Year: 1878

A writer in Vanity Fair tells this: "a
gentleman was sitting At dinner party
next to a beautiful lady, whose dress was
what the French call very deeollete,
which means, believe, very beautiful.
A footman was handing round the ice,
the lady was leaning forward, but as the
footman passed, suddenly leant back and
struck his hand holding the dish The
spoon, holding lump Of ice, fell down
her back inside the beautiful or decollete
dress What was the gentleman to do ?
| ask for no answer, aud am trying to
forget the case.
Year: 1878

BaowNsylLLE has recovered from the
panic of last week, and the mayor sends
us telegram that the quarantine has
never been actually enforced against
Memphis We are glad to hear it, and
hope that Collierville, Stanton's Depot,
Grand junction aud other cities will get
over their fright and take some action
that will indicate practical sense and a
more neigbborly and humane feeling.
Year: 1878

We are glad to say that this is one of the
" off days " in yellow fever. The report
Of deaths ard new caseI is not as heavy
as formerly, and after looking over the
field we can almost confidently predict
that the mortality and suffering will not
reach any comparison with that Of 1873
The loss Of property and business can
not as yet be apprOximated Let that
go: better have deserted streets and no
business than the long black list of five
years ago
Year: 1878

Mrs. NELSON, widow of the late Wm.
Nelson, of Goslee street, who died last
Saturday at one o'clock, and was buried
the same afternoon at four o'clock was
one Of the purest and best OF women.
She will be sincerely mourned by the
large circle Of friends who so we'll knew
her worth as Christian, a devoted
mother, consistent member Of the
church and an ornamentte society. Her
life was devoted to her family, the good
of those around her, and she will be
sadly missed by those who so often wit
messed her acts Of charity and gentle
ministrations at the bedsides of the sick
and dying. Hers was not a case OF yell
low fever, as she had been seriously i'll
for some time from different cause
But her little son, seven years of age,
died Saturday of an unmistakable case
of yellow fever. He had fingered some
time with bilious or malarial fever, which
suddenly developed into yellow fever
and carried him off. Two other children
who have been sick are recovering
Year: 1878

The kind expressions of sympathy for
Memphis in the hour Of gloom, desola.
ton and suffering give as renewed cour.
age and strength. We feel especially
grateful to the people OF SomerviIle
Bartlett. Tuscumbis, Hernando, Louis.
vile, KY, and other places. The selfish
ness, avarice aud meanness developed or
unmasked 10 times Of great public peril,
when the laws Of the land and Of society
ere temporarily suspended by common
consent, make deeds Of kindness, of hu-
manity and Of heroism shine out ell the
brighter by the glaring contrast. We have
brave physicians and noble people in
our midst who look death in the face and
realize the import of its presence with.
out shrinking IRON the discharge of per-
ilous duty. Others as true and faithful
have removed with their families or
friends to places Of greater security. A
word of encouragement aud sympathy
from distant friends is to our hearts
like water upon parched.up flow,
ers or grass. We appreciate the
messages Of affection and good cheer
sent by so many friends, and hope that
they may ever escape such calamity as
now broods over Memphis day and night.
AS organic atoms are perfected from day
to day and sober reason asserts itself over
the grosser elements and instincts, we
hope to sea the disease arrested and sue.
cessfully treated. tits fortunate that so
many people have gone away, although
it may result in great loss OF property.
But life is more precious than property.
That must be saved first; this is sec.
ondary consideration. There are enough
of brave and true men yet left in Mem.
phis to preserve order. nurse the sick,
bury the dead aOd protect property. Let
every man do his duty aud the distress.
ing features Of the situation will be
greatly softened and modified. The
LEDGER will continue to labor for the
general good and to keep the people at
home and abroad thoroughly advised Of
what takes place from day to day.
Year: 1878

The st. Landry Democrat Of a recent date
unwarranted structures Of some sf the Jour
nails Of the State on the members Of the Su-
prerne Court for their decisions in the Ander-
son case. The Supreme Court Of this State
is composed Of men who are the peers Of any
man in this or any other country for integ--
rity, learning, or any of the high virtues Of
manhood. And their decision in the Ander-
son case was correct, and they are all the
greater for having the moral courage to rem
ragged our rights-he has DETAINED the fair
maine Of Louisiana he deserves a lifetime In
the penitentiary, but when he is sent there
let it be according to law, and let US not vilifY
our Supreme Court because they insist that
even Anderson shall be convicted legally and
Justly and not in YindictiYe spirit.
Year: 1878

Yesterday morning there was a meeting OF
the stockholders Of the Ocean Towboat Com
pany at Its office. at which there was full at
tendance. only two stockholders being absent.


Capt. Joseph Cooper. when interviewed by G
DEMOCRAT reporter relative to the object Of the
meeting. stated that 1t was called only for the
purpose OF laying before the members full
showing Of tho present condition Of the COM
pany. He further stated that the meeting had
been most satisfactory. and tho stockholders
company had been managed. After q general
interchange OF opinions the meeting adjourned.
Year: 1878

WASHINGTON, May 2.-Smith went through
to-day without any dissent whatever. Pack
ards friends on the Republican side including
Kellogg refrained from opposition while


THE DEMOCRATS KEPT ALOOF ENTIRELY.
The result was that the COMMITTEES, to whom
the nomination had been referred. unanimous
ly reported in favor of confirmation "a soon
as the case was reached, and in the executive
session which followed Smith was unani-
molsly confirmed under q suspension OF the
rules.


Senator Eustis said to me three days ago
that he would not oppose Smith. He said he
believed that If was Hayes Intention in case
Smith was not confirmed. to delay making
another appointment indefinitely, which
WOULD CONTINUE ANDERSON


as de facfo Collector This was one reason
why Eustis let Smith go through by default.
Another reason was that he received several
hundred dispatches from the most promi-
nent business men In New Orleans, without


regard to party. requesting him not to op-


pose the confirmation. Eustis felt that his


situation in the premises was delicate and


difficult. because


Tr WAS KNOWN THAT HE COULD DEFEAT
SMITH,
as he did williamson, If he were to make the
| effort, and thus. as he said to me, he would in


a certain sense be held responsible for Smith s
good behavior by the people of New Orleans
and Louisiana. His decision to let Smith go
through was taken because the vast prepon-
deranee Of the advces he received from his


constituents, both numerically and in point
of influence was In favor of confirmation.
This afternoon, after the Senate adjourned,
he told mo


HE WAS GLAD TT WAS OVER.
as he had never been so harassed in all his


life as during the last four months about the


Colectorship.


Smith Is said to have made a positive state
ment that he would not retain any OF the Re-
turaing Board in the Custom House. but !
hardly believe it. Whatever he may do, he is


certainly under no obligations to Wells or


Anderson.


THE NEXT ROW WILL BE OVER PARKER.
who is certain to go out. probably in the


course of a month but there Is no use trying
to decide who will be appointed in his place.


About twenty applicants are working for it.
I learned to-day from an official in the State
Departm ent that


RRrLAToUR WAS TO BE APPOTNTED
to some place in the foreign service in few


DAYS, but could not learn what it was or


where. BUELL..
Year: 1878

The Democratic Parish Committee will hold
It's first meeting Of the campaign on Wedness
day, the fifteenth instant, so We are informed
by It's president, Capt II. G. Brown. The place
Of meeting will be announced in the DEMOCRAT
in feW days
Year: 1878

why He Was Not 0ppDsed-The New Off,
clal Reported To Have said That He
Would Not Retain a single Member
Of the Returning RWard In Position
Postmaster Parker To Re Decapitated
In n short Time Bruiatour To Have
n Position in the Foreign service.
Year: 1878

Jaborers have for some timo past been engaged In
rebuilding tho two churches In Twenty third street
between seventh and Eighth avenues, which were
partially destroyed at the time Of the burning OF tho
Eighth Regiment Armory building. George Bloom,
No 35l West thirty seventh street. had occasion
go up the tower OF the structure yesterday, and
losing his ioothod, tell to the floor below He re-
ceved severe scalp wounds, and was removed and
cared for by his friends
Year: 1878

We have TO have lawyer die. Not
that we think any moro of lawyers than
we do Of any other class of people, but
we know there has got to be "mecting
of the barr and resolutions are going
to be drawn up, (they ought to be drawn
up clear out Of sight aud left there, and
speeches made eulogizing the deceased,
principally by rival attourneys, who ha
ted him like sin when he was alive, and
who were never know to say anything
good Of him until he was laid away under
the sod. Then these resolutions and
speeches must be printed in all the daily
papers, and tho community discovers.
when too late, what jewel the h al
among them Saturday Night,
Year: 1878

We take this occasion to enter our de-
cided protest against style of remark
upon the adjournment of Congress which
has become altogether too common in
the pages of the newspapers. We refer
to the flippant and carping observations
which represent the National Legislature
as nuisance, It's proceeding as gener-
ally dangerous to the public welfare, and
its adjournment an event to be grateful
for. This is mistake, and very injn-
rious mistake, too. Tho Congress OF
the United States is just as virtuous as
the people by whom it is elected. II
forms the corner stone of our syotcm o
the republican government Now York
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