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Year: 1876

The Eastern argus is trying to make party
capital out of Bob IngersolPs religious or
irreligious views. 1t seems to us to be rath-
er small business. What have they to do
with the politics of Maine or any other
state ?-B0ston Globe.


The betrayal of the hard money principle
by Mr.. Tilden sinks into utter insigniicance
by the side Of the developments made
concerning the fraudulent income tax re-
turns. 1t is, however, still one of the links
in the chain of evidence which shows him
to be utterly unscrupulous as to the means
which he employs to accomplish his end.


A correspondent wishes to know how to
take stains out of wors ted material without
destroying the whole fabric, the said "wors-
ted" material being known as Tilden and the
stain Perury.-Ne,o York Times.


Ben Hill says: "Under Tilden the South


would be happy. Under Hayes she would be


quiet" What the South wants is quiet. and
happiness will come Of ITSELF If Ben Hill is
right, the election of Hayes will advance the
true interest of the South.


Gov. Chamberlain OF South Carolina an.
nounces that as matter of justice he will ap
point on each board of election commission
ers two Republicans and one Democrat; thai
| he intends in all cases to appoint only fair
minded and honest men, and that in DO case
shall any candidate act as a commissioner.
Year: 1876

The argus has come out with its usual
array of figures just before election trying
this time to charge Mr.. Reed with
having obtained from the state money
that did not belong to him. Such charges
are commonly kept for the heated days just
before the campaign closes. Any man of
common sense knows that no bill IS paid by
the state except upon the approval of the Ex-
ecutive Council. And Mr.. Reed never re-
ceived or could receive single dollar which
was not voted him by the Governor and
Council after investigation in open session.
Things have come to pretty pass when a
citizen cannot present bill to the state,
have it openly audited and paid without
some snesking Democratic newspaper charg-
ing him with dishonesty for base partisan
purposes,
Year: 1876

NORTHERN Democratic dough-faces put
themselves to great deal of unnecessary
trouble to apologize for and deny the intimi-
dation tactics of their Southern allies. The
latter are by no means so mealy-mouthed on
the subject. The Meridian, Miss, Mercury
says: 'We have got the state; we know
how we got it.; we know how TO keep it, and
we are going to keep it without regard to
race numerical majority" We can under
stand that.
Year: 1876

What tne Argus Thinks OF Mechanics.


The argus just now is appealing to me-
chanics and laboring men 10 vote the Demo-
cratic ticket. 1t is very bland, kind and
even patronizing.


Last March after the municipal election in
this city, the Editor aforesaid gave express
sion to the following sentiment respecting
mechanics and laboring men:


We did not anticipate that so many ME-
CHANICS and LABORING MEN who
had for months been out of employment,
conld be HIRED TO absent themselves
from the polls or TO vote the Republican
ticket,


Has the editor of the argus changed his
mind since March 1875? Does he still beneve
that great many mechanics and laboring
men in this city sell their votes9
Year: 1876

The great issue is not hard OF
soft money, civil service reform or
the tariff question, but whether
violence and disorder shall control
this Government or the sentiment
of the 1aw-abiding people. The
South would secure the control of
the Government by violence, and
the Democratic party is but the
ally of the South.


Gen. Ranls Liberal.
Year: 1876

Tell the Democrat who howls about tax
alton that more than TWO.THIRDS of
the State tax is required annually to pay
the interest, riucipal and other liabilities
of the Democratic Rebellion.
Year: 1876

we 90 not read anonym GUS letters and com muni
cauons' The name and address of the writer are in
all cases indispensable, not necessarily for publication
but as a guaranty Of good faith.


we cannot undertake to return or reserve commu-
nications that are not used.
Year: 1876

At a late hour Wednesday might, We learn
that Hubbard was re- nominated for Judge, after
long wrangle, the particulars of which we
have not received. The result does not surprise
US, knowing the weak timber selected for some
Of the delegates opposed to him, and the Atchi-
son local influence and coErnPt appliances that
would be used in his behalf.


Now let the members of the bar, opposed to
Hubbard, meet and select man, regardless of
his politics, whom they know TO be competent
and honest, and he will be elected by rousing
majority. Doniphan County will give not less
than 500 majority for such man over Hub
bard.


We had hoped that we were nearly done with
the Judicial fight. But it must go on without
ceasing until the election. The charges We have
published against Hubbard were true. Such
being the fact, his nomination by the Republican
party binds no one to his support. If this is the
way the Republican party means to purify itself,
let the people repudiate such unfit men that are
sought to be imposed upon them. We believe
they will do it. The Chief is enlisted for three
years, or daring the war.


At later hour We learn that Hubbard obtain
ed majority by buying two delegates and by
their aid forcing in two bogus delegates from
Atchison, instead of the legally elected delegates,
without even allowing the latter hearing. The
opponents of Hubbard then withdrew, and nom
mated David Martin.


John L. Blair, of this County, as Chairman of
the Judicial District Committee, was the tool OF
the Hubbardtes, who ruled in their favor, in all
their frauds. Henceforth let him be known as
Dirty Work Blair.


David Martin will get 1900 majority in Doni-
phan County, and not less than 500 in Atchison
County. Nenaha aud Brown can grunt and
sweat as they choose.
Year: 1876

n The House has repealed the Resumption
act. 1t will hardly get through the Senate. The
House probably did not expect it, but wanted to
throw out q small plank to assist Hendricks in
his dilemma.
Year: 1876

CLIMBER JIM."-This correspondent writes
from Peter Cooper standpoint, and asks us
something about our own expressions in favor of
greenbacks Our opinions have not changed-we
stand on the greenback question where we did
year ago. That is no reason why we should wish
to throw away our VOTE There other ques-
tions at stake besides the greenback. Both par
ties have adopted hard money platforms, and
thereby practically put that question out of the


contest. The fight now is about the same as it
was in 1S6O-Or, rather, it is whether the country
is to progress upon the great principles supposed
to have been established by the war, or go back
TO the age of ruffianism and semi-barbarism that
existed before the war. Every tendency of the
Democracy is to destroy the results of the war,
to reinstate the unrepentent rebels in power, and
to degrade and punish those who fought to save
the country. This is the real ISSUE not the finan-
ces. The talk about Tilden and reform is simply
ridiculous, when we find the biggest thieves,
gamblers and ruffians in the land his most active
Supporters. 1t is the same old fight. and all the
hifalutin and bosh that are being indulged in
cannot wipe it out The only safety to the
country lies in the election of Hayes and Wheel
er and Republican Congress. Those who are
for pulling down and going back, will vote for
Tilden direct. Every vote thrown away upon
Peter Cooper is much indirect aid to Tilden.
Year: 1876

~ The letters of acceptance of Tilden and
Hendricks have at last been given to the public.
Each tries to be stronger hard money man than
the other. Thus snaps the last root which the
Greenback Democracy hoped to grab, in order to
hang on to their party. If they want to stay
with it now, they Mad better gulp down the
whole crow at once, and be done with it.
Year: 1876

II The Topeka Blade wants us to correct the
statement about the Lottery advancing money
to buy it power press. Couldn't think of it.
We have only the Blades word for it, while all
the facts are the other way. Even the book ac-
count that the Blade publishes, is circumstan-
tial evidence that We plugged the mark.
Year: 1876

Our Quarantine-Is 1t Effectual 7


Mr.. EDITOR: We want answers to
these questions, and it appears to us
that the Superintendent of Health of
this city is the proper person to re-
spond.


Is it true that the captain and ore
or more of the crew of the vessel
which was sent to quarantine on FRI
day morning were in the city part of
that day. If they were in town was
the Superintendent of Health aware
of it and were such visits made by his
authority?


Has such an examination of the ves-
sells record been made as to satisfy
the Superintendent of Health that any
of her crew have been sick or died, or
that any are sick now?


If this vessel is subject to quaran-
tine, why should the crew be allowed
to come to town? If the presence of
the vessel will ~. dangerous to the
health of ~, city. why repeat
the farce already enacted at the
mouth of the river. If there is no dan
ger to the city from her presence, why
block business with such unnecessary
trammels !? If she is a fit subject for
quarantine, we earnestly demand that
the Superintendent of Health shall
make detention an effectual safeguard
to this city. This is no time for shams.


CINIZEN.
Year: 1876

assembling of the Congress for which any
such Representative or Delegate was voted
for, he shall file with the Clerk of the House
of Representatives all the evidence by him


taken, all information by him obtained, and
all reports to him made.


SEC. 1923. Whenever any arrest is made
under any provision of this title, the person
so arrested shall forthwith be brought be-
fore commissioner, judge or court of the
United States for examination of the
offences alleged against him; and such COM
missioner, judge or court shall proceed or
respect thereto as authorized by law in case
of crimes against the United States.


SEC. No person shall be appointed SUI
pervisor of election or a deputy marshal,
under the preceding provisions, who is not
at the time ofhis appointment, qualified,
v ter of the city, town, county, parish,
election district, or voting precinct in which
his duties are to be performed.


SEC. 2O29. The supervisors of election
for any county or parish IN any
district, at the instance of ten
as provided in section two thous-
and aud eleven, shall have no authority to
make arrests, or to perform other duties
than to be in the Immediate presence of
the officers holding the election, and to
witness all their proceedings, including the
of the votes and the making of q
return thereof. H
Year: 1876

This gentleman delivered an address
at Meronev's Hall, Monday evening
last, to an audience of colored men,
which, as reported to us, was con ceived
in the high purpose of beneftlng
them. It was not, however, of that
popular character suited to the times,
but rather prolix, aud burdened with
heavy statistical facts unsuited to the
unframed mind. Some white citizens
present accord to it high degree of
merit, as bearing on the past, present,
and future destiny of the race. Mr.. 81.
te lis the colored mau that his future is
colinization, and that he should him
self begin to look to and prepare for
that event. That in the very nature of
things he must choose between that
and annihilation, and that it is only a
little question of time as it respects
that choice. That his present relation
and status in this country is only tenn
porary: that the history of the world
shows it to be practical impossible
ty to make it permanent. 1t is not
party question, but a question of races,
wherein the weaker always goes down
and out before the stronger.


In his review of the black mans
past and present. the speaker necessa-
rily brought to light the abuses prac,
ticed upon the negro by the political
leaders whom he had followed since
his enfranchisement,a and took occasion
to denounce these abuses and to ad-
minister some very unwholesome ad-
vice. Of course but few if any will
heed the advice. Negroes, like other
Year: 1876

men, are apt to hate counsel just in
AS it conflicts with the no
tions and passions of the present hour


The speaker was racing away "ahead
of the hounds" whilst they were SPELL
bound with the music of the pack as it
was passing before his eyes. There is
very little doubt that an advanced po-
sition would better subserve the wei
fare of the race If they shall ever rise
above their present position o f inferi-
Drity Waterman.
Year: 1876

n,o announcement of the untimcly
aoo,b Of this brilliant and gifted man
will carry profound sorrow to many,
vary many hearts in North Carolina.
And we'll it may, for it is indeed a
time to mourn when the State loses
0ucb a son as Samuel T. Williams.


But highly respected, as he
w.s as O. man and esteemed as
natriot. he was as tenderly low, d
in the relations of private life
And so pure and blameless VS. bis
life, both public and private, that
even in this slanderous age and though
he ever struck manful blows in the
cause of right, no man had the hardi-
hood to breathe the slightest suspicion
even of his rectitude.


The following touching and beauti
fuI tribute TO his worth and to his
memory, which we take from the Star
of Yesterday, does honor both to the
dead and the living.
Year: 1876

Coroner Patterson yesterday held an inquest at
the Seventh-precinct station in the case Of the
death of the boy Willie Sheahan, who was run
over and killed at Bladensburg Sunday after
noon. From the evidence It appeared that the
boy was first seen by those on the train when the
engine was within thirty feet of him. He was at
tempting to cross the track, and when the engine
struck him was knocked about sixty feet. The
Jury returned q verdict that death was caused
Thy reason of injuries received by being struck by
engine 100, Baltimore and Ohio railroad; and they
further find that the affair was wholly accidental,
and the railroad officials were In no manner to
blame in the matter"
Year: 1876

As will be seen by our advertising columns this
company, having obtained a special charter from
congress, is now prepared for business. The
names Of the trustees and QheeTs furnish satisfac


tory evidence Of discreet and able iiAnage1hent


aha as the company is enabled by its inexpensive
style OF organization TO insure from its commence
ment) at the lowest rates, and reduce year by
year, We run Z" risk in proPhesying for it great
Year: 1876

The Atlantic dock police have for some time past
been aware that river thieves have been robbng
at Quarantine of sugar which article they have
been the habit OF storing at "a lence" Hamilton
avenue, South Brooklyn. on Friday last the tug
boat starbuck landed India wharf fifty bags OF sugar.


which removed to the questionable place
Of storage alluded TO by party OF "speculators. "
Tuesday afternoon the same tug observed by the
officers the lookout approaching the wharf named.
On her deck were piled bags Of sugar in charge Of a
suspicious looking party As the vessel approached
a friend gave signal to the fellows the boat Her
course was Immediately altered aud she disappeared.
Year: 1876

EDITOR 1NTELLIGENCER:-I see. in the
Jefferson City Tribune, the name of j. S.
Smith mentioned in connection with the Of
fee of attorney-general; aud, as there are
not few in this and adjoining counties, who
would be proud to cast their votes for him for
this high and responsible position, We hope
you will allow us to bring his name before
the people by means Of your paper. 1t will
be remembered by many of the citizens Of
Lexington that J. S. Smith was, for several
years, a student of the old masonic college,
and while there that he often appeared before
the public as q chosen orator by the literary
the faculty. Because of this he is, perhaps,
more generally known than most of the stu
dents at the time of his attendance. Since
completing his literary course, he has devo-
ted his entire time to the study and practice
Of law at his old hOme-Jefferson City. For a
number Of years he has been associated with
Il. Clay Ewing, and the firm has been trust
this county. which they have managed with
entire satisfaction. But his public life will
speak for itself; our only object IN this no.
tice being to let the sboys' of the .old mason
ic' college know that one of their number is
before the people for an Office of the state,
which, feel confident, Will be sufficient, to
secure their hearty support and we would
be proud to see our delegates to the state
convention instruct for him for that office.
Let all the students of the old masonic col


ege keep his name fresh in the minds of
their friends; for we all know that, if he
shall be so fortunate az to receive the nomi-
nation FROM the democratic convention, that
he will be Of advantage to the ticket, and
when elected will discharge the duties of the
office with honor to himself and credit to
the state. M.C,S,
Year: 1876




We are anxious to see the demo-
Gratis in the house come to some con-
clusion Oh the question Of finance.
Whatever the decision may be, aud
whatever the legislation that may be
finally agreed upon by congress,
we think that there are few men up
on the floor of either house who will
ever live to see the day that green
backs will not be in existence in this
country, and be the recognized, as it
is the best, paper currency that .this
country has ever had. The greenback
is popular with the people; it is con-
venient of transportation; it il as
good in Maine 40 it is in Florida, as
good in California az in the Caroli-
mas. Take of the repudisting clause
which the government itself stamps
upon the greenback, let us utilize our
gold and silver beside. and, in less
than two years, there will be revi-
val in the business of the country.
Let the present resumption law re-
main. upon the statute books. and
long before the time arrives for re-
suming specie payments under its
provisions, the country will be bank
rupted beyond the hope of recupera-
tion in decade. g
Year: 1876

"Gentleman George" did not steal
anything; he only accepted too large
a fee. That would only half way
qualify him as republican candidate,
but it disqualifies him for democratic
preferment.
Year: 1876

ETt-A
To the Editor Of the National Repubiiedn:
SIR: Mr.. Ford's statement to the sanitary po-
lice officer in relation to the average attendance
at the gallery Of the National Theatre, as stated
in THE REPUBLICAN Of this morning, is certainly
incorrect. He puts the average attendance at
about thirty, and says he never saw the gallery
near full but on one occasion.


1t is well known to habitues Of the National
Theatre that upon the appearance Of star the
gallery is well filed, and on opera nigass every
seat Commanding view of the stage is taken at
an early hour, and even the aisles are filled.
have been in the gallery on opera nights when o
seat was not to be had.


The gallery Of the National Theatre Is fire.
trap Of very dangerous kind, and steps should
be taken to enlarge the means Of exit at once.


RRoOKLYN
Year: 1876

Feeding the sparrows, playing with
children, or vacantly surveying the pass
ing throng in Madison square, Il man
who once made much fruitless noise in
the world, but who is now us quiet rs Il
mute-Gcorge Francis Train-may be
seen daily enjoying the sunshine and
possibly turning in his own mighty mind
many schemes for the benchs of man
kind. The once irrcprcssible George has
become almost as silent as the grave.
The Nesuyian fire that was wont to make
thundcrous crater OF him seems tOh have
burned itself out. lie has apparently
come to the condition of the jolly old
miller of the song, who cared for nobody,
no not he, and nobody cared for him.
He now contents himself with passing
his days in Madison square and his
NIGHTS in Turkish bath establishment
near bv. in which he boards. He has
grown gray, but it is evident that the
Guiet life he leads agrees with him, for he
is falling into flesh and looking strong
and hearty. Since his release from the
Tombs where, as he insists, he was kept
50 long through the influence of Ply
mouth church, he has eschewed public
affairs altogether, and not even once an
nounced himself candidate for presl-
dent. A few months ago he joined the
noble army of bankrupts, and stated IN
court that his wife pays his board nut
the financial reverse does not seem To
prey on his mind to any great extent
} He looks happy enough at all events
and his life during the past couple
oc wears is the smoothest he has ever
| known.
Year: 1876

How TO MAKE MIsCHIEF.--kecp your
eye on your neighbors. Take care of
them. Do not let them stir without
watching. They may do something
wrong if you do. To be sure you never
knew them to do anything very bad, but
it may be on your own account they
have not Perhaps If it had not been
for your kind care they might have dis.
graced themselves long ago. Then do
not relax in your efforts to keep them
where they ought to be. Never mind
your own business-that will take care
of itself. If you find any symptoms of
any one passing out of the path of duty,
tell everyone else what you see, and be
particular to see great many. 1t is y
good way to circulate such things, though
l. may not benefit yourself or anyone
particularly. Do keep something going
silence is dreadful thing. 1t is said
there was silence in heaven for the space
of half an hour. DO not let any such
thing occur on earth. 1t would be too
much for this mundane sphere.
Year: 1876

= A SLIGHT MIsTAKE.-At this time
ve do not know of . single county
in this State which is paying either
interest or principle promptly and
according to promise.-St. Louis
Republican.
Year: 1876

We have very valuable poem
written by 'Mitto' lady friend in
New York on sleigh ride, but ow.
ing to its length and the press Of
matter we are forced to leave it out
although it is we'll worth an inser
ton.
Year: 1876

We understand that one of our
Young friends has received bill for
coal burned at the residence of his
fair lady. We thought them such
warm friends that they would do
without fuel or light.
Year: 1876

On a Saturday night, not long ago,
three girls came home with their weeks
pay, and, as the first one said ''Mother,
hold your apron, all threw their money
into it. congratulated the mother be-
cause they were SO good. She answer
ed, s'I wish they were bad; then it
would not break my heart to see them
deny themselves every pleasure and
work like slaves" One girl, who was
out of work and in debt last spring,
could not bear the cross looks when she
went to the table, so she in her despair
wandered away into the Metropolitan
car-house, sleeping under car three
nights and sitting in an Office in the day
time. This exposure to the cutting
winds of March nearly cost her her life.
When she found something to do she
dropped on her knees and began to
pray. s
Year: 1876

Two little twin girls living on Center
Street, wan with hunger and suffering
with the cold and damp Of a dreary,
dismal day, begged their mother for
bread. The poor mother looked sor-
rowfully upon her little darlings, and
told them there was not a mOrsel in the
house, not even SO much as crust OF
bread. But she told them that if the
rag-man would come she would sell
"the bag of rags" and that would buy
them something to eat. Encouraged
with this conditional promise, the little
girls ceased crying and said they would
watch for the rag-man. Accordingly
they went out doors and sat for an hour
upon the cold steps watching for the
little wagon which children know so
well. The little girls were just large
enough to go to Sunday-school, and had
learned a few verses of some songs,
which they sang together as they sat in
the cold, until finally the wagon ant
/ the man who. cries out g Rags oil
iern,' came in sight, when they ran te
their mother and repeated the fact witt


as much joy in their countenances a
though fortune had dropped down
into their midst. The mother sold tn


rags and the little family had a comfort


able dinner that day.-LoetssSsuc Coa
| rier-JOuT1GL.