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Year: 1876

Brighter trade prospects were inaugu-
rated yesterday in New York by an inn
mense peremptory sale of dry goods. 1t
was the largest days work of the kind
ever done in this country. Times have
looked rather blue for our manufacturers
of domestic textile fabrics. Several i'm
portant mills have been forced to suspend
recently, while others have been COM
pelled to run on reduced time. The situ-
alton has been gloomy enough. 1t was
urged by those who claimed to be well in
formed on the subject that the prevailing
dullness was owing to ovcrproduction,
and that the mills must stop until the
warehouses were cleared out.


few weeks since the manufacturers
took different view of the subject. They
concluded that there really was no over
production, but that the stagnation was
caused by waiting for bottom prices. So
they pooled large stock of their goods,
and their New York agents sent circulars
over the country announcing the sale.
This had the desired effect. Dry goods
dealers were present from all parts of the
country, and the result of the first days
sales is highly gratifying. 1t shows that
these dealers have plenty OF money to
buy, and that they have confidence in their
ability to dispose of their stocks. The
country has been waiting for bottom
prices, and now with this assurance that
they have been reached the retail trade,
all over the country, will doubtless revive.
The perplexing problem the manufacture
ers have been studying ever since the PAN
ic is also substantially solved. They must
make their products at the lightest possi-
BILE outlay. The cost of raw material and
of every other item of expenditure must
be cut down to the lowest figure. Then
quick sales and small profits must be their
motto as well as that of the retailers.
BY keeping their mills constantly running
and by getting prompt returns for their
goods, the manufacturers will make more
money even with the smallest profit, their
employees will receive more in wages. the
producers of raw materials will have a
steader and better market, and all branch
es of business will feel the revivifying re-
suits We trust the sales yesterday and
the others that are 10 follow will have the
effect to quicken trade, to start up mills
that have been long idle, and to infuse
confidence into all our industrial and mer-
camille circes.-4lbany Journal.


| Another attempt to smirch Mr.. Blaine
Year: 1876

Joined in-were offering at Constantincple. But it
is matter of annoyance rather than alarm. The
time has passed when Turkey might have leaned on
England Ii is not in Turkish creduiity TO be-
lieve that England means to support her
in armed opposition to Europe; and short
of that, or of a religious war, there Is
nothing on which she can build a hope. The En-
peror of Austria himself, who would have taken
much milder line than he has been forced to agree
to a Berlin, utters the first Official annOuncementof
his defeat. He declares that events in the East
have drawn still closer the relations between the
three Empires. They are certainly closer in the
sense that when one man goes under in struggle,
his opponent on top is very near to him. And it is
pleasant to see the two agree in telling third, who
is beneath them both, that they upholding him
in the work of pacfcatiOn.
Year: 1876

We have waited patiently, for many
years, and have waded, neck deep, in an
ocean of infamy and depotism barely
able to keep our heads above the filthy
water. But it was loft for the closing
months of this glorious centennial year,
to be the occasion of the greatest tri-
umph, in political point of view, that
the political world has ever known--the
complete freedom of the great masses
from the iron rule of party whose
motto has been, despotic vilainy, and
the interests of the party" We have
long and patiently looked forward, peer
ing through the mists of dismal doubt. to
the time when the South, and with her
the whole country, would be redeemed
from the misrule and oppression that for
near score of years, have been sitting
the breath of the entire nation, killing
every hope, and withering every bud of
prosperity.


Now, that we have, at last, trumphed,
let us take care that we make good our
professions and perform, to the letter,
our every promise, thereby proving the
sincerity and earnestness Of our detcrmi-
nations. Let US show to the world-and
most of all, to our beloved country
that our pledges, made in convention
at st. Louis, were not mere" sounding
brass and tinkling cymbal," but the hon
est, sound, grave utterances of party
who intended to perform every one of
them in the " happy daysto to come"


In Samuel J. Tilden we believe we
have reiormer. that will be known by
his works---a man who will know no
North, no South, no East, no West, but
a President of the uhole people, Demo-
crat and Republican, white or black. A
man who will have no sectional preiudi-
ces to overcome, but whose comprchcn-
sive and intelligent mind will be bent to
the best interests of his country, while
his pure and noble heart will throb with
exstacy, as he notices the peace, the har-
mony and the prosperity of his people
And, yet, while we feel that there is
cause for great exultation, we would not
do an act, or say a word, to hurt the
feelings of the great mass of the repub-
lican party. Its rank and file are, we
have no doubt, as sincere in their profes
sions and their devotion to their cause
as we are to ours. Moderation" should
be the watchword, and, while we may
not be able to refrain from the express
ion of our joy, we should not forget that
it is ignoble to strike a foe when he has
surrendered. Then let us exercise a no.


BILE generosity toward our opponents,


worthy of the great democratic party,


and convince them that, while they have


been defeated, they have been displaced


by man and party that will protect


them in the enjoyment of every right,


and keep constantly in their mind the
! fact that we are aU--spitc of political
Year: 1876

IT WILL be seen by q reference to notices
elsewhere that there is to be a rousing rati-
fication meeting tonight of the old sort
The District Republicans and the various
State associations will unite in q grand
demonstration to set the ball in motion for
Hayes and Wheeler. We hope that every
Republican in the District will come out
tonight and lend his efforts to make the
voice of the National Capital heard through
out the length and breadth of the, land.
The best speakers in the country now here
have been invited to address the multitude
upon the issues of the campaign, including
some of the late candidates, and it may be
expected that the speeches delivered will
form the keynote of that irrepressible
onset which will terminate in victory next
November. If Mr.. Blaine is unable to take
part it is proposed to march to his resi-
dence and compliment him with q sere-
made. 1t is hoped that there will be
grand illumination of the residences and
places of business Of Republicans, especially
on the line Of march. This should be one
of unanimous, uniform and emphatic in
dorsement of the ticket and platform.
Year: 1876

GENERAL GRANTS foreign policy has
been from the beginning of his Presidency
pre- eminently that of peace. He has pre-
ferred arbitration of the pen over that of
the sword. and the nation has applauded
HIM for it. But Great Britain should not
presume too far upon our peaceful inclina-
tions. We shall find method of resent
ing deliberate, studied and persistent in
suits. When foreign powers deliberately
disregard their treaty obligations with Us
without first notifying US of their desire to
discontinue them as provided in the COM
pact, we shall find means of resenting it.
1t is no longer question between us and
Great Britain as to the surrender of Wins
low. He has been defantly released in
violation of treaty stipulaticns. The
question now is, can we consistently con-
tinue to sustain diplomatic relations with
nation which avows by her acts that she
will only regard her treaty obligations
when it pleases her SO to dof The Ameri-
can people have but one answer to make
to such question. They will Indignantly
refuse to maintain such one-sided diplo-
matte relations. They will insist that
Great Britain treat as peer or not at all,
unless it be as an enemy.
Year: 1876

mittee to report the appropriation bills
within thirty days of the meeting of Con-
gress in December or make known to the
House the reason for delay. Hwas shown
that six and half months had transpired
and all the bills we're not yet out OF the
committee. No valid excuse was rendered
for this long delay. The people, however,
will understand that it has been caused by
the numerous and senseless investigations
which have been carried on at enormous
expense for the purpose of making false
political capital in the hope of diyerting the
public mind from the unholy Vaccinations
of The ex. Confederate House. The debate
resulted in the triumph of the Republicans,
as usual, and complete vindication of the
President. His message was referred to
the Committee on Appropriations.
Year: 1876

New YoRKERs now here insist that they
can by no possibility beat Mr.. Wheeler in
the Empire State, unless either Horatio
Seymour or Gov. Tilden are nominated to
the first place on their ticket at St. Louis.
The truth is, that they have no hope at
all O! defeating our ticket without the aid
of New York, and they know they cannot
carry that State except by raising i'm
mcnse sums of money. They say they
can raise millions for Seymour or Tilden,
but they cannot get donations for foreign
candidate
Year: 1876

IT is GRATIFYING to see that most of the
New York independent and reform"


press declare the nominees of the Repub-
Iican party at Cincinnati to be quite satis-
factory. The exceptions are the Sun and
the Ecening Post, but one Of these is an
Ishmaelite and the other is the free trade
organ. Neither of them could hardly be
expected to support the Republican ticket
in any event, and 1t may be considered a
good omen that they both range them
selves with the Opposition. Far better
thus than to have their lukewarm support.
Year: 1876

An imperial photograph of Gov. Tilden
scared drove of sheep pell nell into hatch
way in St. Louis the other day. He is worth
several millions, but the girl has not been
found yet that would take him personal and
real.
Year: 1876

Ben. Hill failed to vanquish Mr.. Blaine in
the amnesty contest, and now he is vexed and
angry with Proctor Knott because he did not
succeed in routing the gentleman from Maine
by the investigation. Tie whole thing has
been an uphill and Knotty business with
them e. ~ .s
Year: 1876

Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of the incorporated town of Russellville.

 I. That the office of Town Sexton be and the same is hereby created. II. It shall be the duty of the Sexton to dig the grave for and bury each and every person who may hereafter die--within the corporate limits of the town and be buried in cemetery of the same.

 III. The Sexton shall receive five dollars for each and every grave dug by him, out of the funds of said corporation. IV. The Sexton shall be elected or appointed by the town council for the term of one year.

 V. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after it's publication.

 J. B. ERWIN, ATTEST: Mayor.

 II. F. WHITE, Recorder.
Year: 1876

WEDICIIYLO.
4 N A D D res S TO ID 5 l { u
Do you want to purify the system?
Do you want to get rid of Biliousnoss?
DO you want something to strengthen you
Do you want q good appetite?
Do you want to get rid of nervousness?
Do you want good digestion?
Do you want to sleep woll 2
DO you want to build up your constitution
DO you want q brisk and vigorous feelng


If you do. take


SIMMONS
LIV ER REGULATOR. +
Year: 1876

The House Committee on Appropriations
havo decided On a measure Of economy that
will abolish ono OF tho most valuable and
highly-popular improvements of the day, and
deprive tho business public of convenience
tho loss of which will bo soroly felt. It has
been determined to 30 reduce tho approprin-
tions for tho Post-Ofico Department as to
compel tho discontinuance Of tho fast-mail
service and place it cut Of tho power of
tho Department to mako arrangements
with the railroad companies for tho trims.
mission Of tho mnilB OF rate of speed be-
yond TINT which prevailed previous to tho
introduction of the now system. Tho Dem
ocrats of tho House can afford to spend
$500, Goo in prosecuting barren and in many
cases disgraceful Investigations, but refuse
tho small portion Of this Sum necessary to
mako up the difference in cost between q slow
snd fast-mail service.
Year: 1876

1t is gratifying to learn that the
Finance Committee have met with a
most generous response from our CIT
izens in subscriptions of funds to
meet the expenees of the coming Gel
ebration, and that its success is now
assured. The energetic Committee
of Arrangements are hard at work,
and will be able to carry out their
plans on a liberal scale, and from
what we know of their movements we
feel safe in promising the people OF
old Highland the grandest Celebra
ton ever held in the county, one every
way worthy the Centennial anniversa-
ry of the Nation. ~


Let all, in town and country, get
ready and attend, and join with heart
and hand in making the coming
Fourth day long to be remembered
in our county.
Year: 1876

Being absent at the Convention
last week, we had not the pleasure
of attending the Commencement e1
ercises of Highland Institute. We
learn through friend, that the high
reputation of the school was well
sustained; that the music was such
as one would expect from Miss Tuck
er's pupils. The essays of the young
ladies were well written, and highly
creditable.


The address of Rev. j. I. Russell
was well received, and full OF IN
structive and interesting thoughts
We are promised for our next issue,
a full report of all the exercises, IN
cluding the very pleasant r. lnion OF
the Alumna on Thursday evening.
Year: 1876

A SPRY OLD GENTLEMAN.-Mr.
Amos CLANCY, of New Market tp., is
90 years old, but he recently took his
little hatchet and chopped down an
oak tree over two feet in diameter,
and than cut a portion of it into
rails. He is native of Virginia, and
one of the pioneer settlers of this
county. He is good specimen of that
hardy race of men which is fast be-
coming extinct. If any other coun-
ty can produce 92year-older, who
can accomplish such feat as record
ed above, let him be trotted out.
Otherwise Highland will claim the
champion old man of the age. Sc
says our neighbor of the Gazette.
Year: 1876

A SNAKE IN A STRANGE PLACE.-A
large black snake by some means
got into the Hall of the Female Col
lege not long since, and was found
behind the door by Miss Bowen, one
of the younger scholars. She brave
ly attempted to kill it, but it showed
fight, and she had to call assistance
before it could be dispatched.
Year: 1876

The stone pavement in front OF
the new Masonic Temple is a good
piece of work. 1t was done by a
Chillicothe firm. The stone is the
brown Waverly sandstone, or free
stone. as it is sometimes called.
Year: 1876

A singular case has been developed
at the Maryland University Hospital.
A young woman of intelligence and
respectfully connected, who has been
treated for an incurable abdominal af-
fection, requested that after her death
her body be dissected for the benefit
of science. In letter to Resident
Physician Ashby, she says: AS my
death must speedily result from
causes which have baff1led science
and confused the best medical minds,
l desire that you shall perform upon
my body, after death, an examination,
and ascertain what it is that has ter
minated my life. Irequest that such
examination shall be made privately
and respectfully by yourself and few
of your medical students and medic al
friends. l have furthermore urged
my parents to allow such an examin-
alton, and to inform you at once as to
my death, in case of such an event,
since shall go to my home from the
Hospital to pass the remainder of my
days. A post mortem examination
can do me no possible harm, and 1t
may benefit science, and through it
some other unfortunate affected like
myself. Moreover, / desire in this
manner to express the gratitude / feel
to the many medical men who have
labored for my relief. Lastly; it is .
duty owe to my sex and my God"
She will leave the Hospital and re-
turn home in the city, and IN the
event of her death her request will be
complied with by the physicians
named in her will.
Year: 1876

THE reunion of the Army of the Ten
nessee to-day promises to be q brilliant
affair With favorable weather, the dis
play at the unve;ling of the equestrian
statue of the gallant Mcpherson will be
quite imposing and in keeping with the
solemn grandeur of the occasion. Else,
where will be found graphic sketch of the
splendid military career of the Army of
the Tennessee and its lamented young COM
mander in whose honor, and to the perpet-
uation of whose memory, the ceremonies
of this day are to be chiefly devoted. The
committee of arrangements, of which Gen.
W. T. Clarke is the chairman, have been
indefatigable in their efforts to render the
exercises of the day appropriate, gratifying
to the participants and successful as a
whole. We trust that these efforts will be
supplemented by the presence, counte-
nance and cooperation of all the patriotic
citizens of the District
Year: 1876

WE HAVE always favored civil service
reform. That is, we have always wanted
honest and competent men to fill all the
official positions in the civil service, from
the messengers who run errands through
all the intermediate grades to the cabinet
officers themselves The great difference
between the NATIONAL REPUBLICAN and
the shriekers after civil service reform is that
we believe and know that there are enough
active, working Republicans who are thor
oughly competent to discharge the duties
of any position in the civil service, and who
should be preferred by Republican ad-
ministrstion. We are glad to know that
this idea seems to be fully impressed upon
the Administration. that it is generally liv-
ing up to this doctrine, and that in the dis
charges that have been made under the re-
ductioa forced by the Confederate House of
Representatives most of the Democrats in
Year: 1876

ELSEWHERE in this issue will be found
the proclamation of the President COM
manding the South Carolina rifle clubs to
disperse and retire peaceably to their
homes, supplemented by instructions from
the Secretary of War to the General Of
the Army to SO dispose of all his available
troops in the turbulent vicinity as to insure
obedience to the proclamation. This
means business, and is just what is needed
in the premises. 1t is just such prompt
action as ''Old Hickory" visited upon the
nullifers of the same State, in 1882, and
will be approved by all law-and- order
communities throughout the country.
Year: 1876

THE Democratic newspapers, particu
larly the Baltimore Gazette and New York
Sun, are very indignant at the proposition
to send troops to South Carolina and force
Wade Hampton's banditti to disperse,
They mendaciously assert that this is an
effort to overawe both white and colored
voters and force the latter to vote the Re
publican ticket This is a lie from whole
cloth, and its inventors know it Troop:
are demanded in South Carolina to STOP
the wholesale murder of colored men by
the banditti sabre clubs under the leader
ship of Sitting Bull Butler and Bashi Ba
zouk Gary.
Year: 1876

WHAT becomes of liberty under the Consti-
tuition when q shameless carpet bagger can
oVerturn q whole State and garrison it with
Federal troops? This is the South Carolina
problem.-Bdltinore Gazette.


What will become of liberty if sabre and
rife clubs-armed banditti composed of
blatant rebels-are allowed to overawe a
majority of the legal electors and capture
the election precincts by force2 This is
the real South Carolina problem.
Year: 1876

specting the manGuverlng of the troops in
the South has the ring of the true metal
It's effect upon the banditti will be electric.
1t will develop their little game in its true
colors at once or it will cause them to sub
side into their former hypocritical role of
pretended loyalty and Centennial gush.
At all events, they will learn that the maj
esty of law is to be yindicated,
Year: 1876

the service have been requested "to step
down and out" But there are few left,
and some OF them in positions where they
can do much harm. All such should be
removed at once and the good work Of
cleaning the Democrats out Of the Depart
ments completed.
Year: 1876

THE Bashi Bazouks of Turkey would be
ashamed OF their inefficiency in the arts of
murder, cruelty and torture if they could
serve a time under the Bashi B2zouk lead
ers Of South Carolina.
Year: 1876

No one who has contributed to the relief OF
the citizens of the plague-strickeu city of
Savannah can read the letter from the officers
of the Savannah Benevolent Association, in
which gratitude for favors extended in time of
need is so happily combined with manly
selfreliance, without realizing that it is
more blessed to give than to receive" There
is manliness and frankness in the tone of
the letter that challenges the admiration of
ALL
Year: 1876

THE Republican party makes the iA'a'
error of supposing that the present cam
psign is to be decided on the strength OF
the smisble virtues of the candidates.
Not at all. This campaign is to turn
upon the capacity and courage of the
candidates with regard TO the work be-
fore them. There are many millions OF
people in these United States of unsullied
regulations. If that was the only re-
quisite for the Presidency, we might Sc
lect hundred thousand Of the ablest OF
them, and draw for their names by
lot, with entire assurance that any
one OF them would make as good Pres
ident as HAYES. What the people want
is President who will make short work
with the abominable system which exists,
with oppressive power, and plumbers
with astonishing cupidity in the seats Of
government. To do this requires some
thing more than honesty. IL trequlres III
iron will, great courage, and knowledge
OF the way to do it. In addition to al
this, 1t is indispensable that the man who
is selected for this work shall be under
no obligation to the administration
whose works he Is to destroy. IL is ao-
surd to suppose that HAYES will enter
the White House amid the applause OF
the very men the people detest, and be-
come the svenger of the Republic upon
them. Not bit OF it. 1t is absolutely
certain that the next President must be
elected in spite of the administration if
he is to extirpste its abuses. Hence no
man who is sincerely opposed to Grant
ism can cooperate with GRANT in the
selection of MS successor.