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The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-05-04
THE CONVENTION.
A MOTE IN BEHALF OF AGRI-
CULTURE, MECHANICS AND
IMMIGRATI0N.
AN IMPOSING GATHER1NG.
The Organization and Opening.
'IRST DAY.

FIRST DAY.
No convention ever assembled in South
Carolina, OF graver importance, or more intimate
ly allied to the material interests Of the people,
than that which is now holding its sessions in the
Academy Of Music in this city.
There have been gatherings in which the repre-
sentatIyes were men OF distinguished political
mark: men whose names are household words IN
our State; men whose aim has been to MAINTAIN
the ancient fame and pride OF South Carolina In
all that concerned her relations to the great poll.
tica que stions of the country but there has been
NO assembly for many years that has embraced a
prander array Of those who are identified with
the practical prosperity Of the State, than the
present Agricultural Mechanical and 1mmgra-
tlon Convention.
1t Is body born of the necessities OF the hour.
Struggling in the grasp of misfortune. our people
have individually bent their energies since the war
to recover from its disastrous effects. With Wnas
scanty means they possessed they have labored;
but each man has labored, as 1t were, by himself,
apart, and the grand aggregate Of results demon
strates the existence Of recuperative influences
within US, which have not only astonished the
country, but stimulated fresh exertions by our
selves.
Under these circumstances the Importance OF q
union of interests became apparent. Individual
experience illustrated the wants OF the masses,
and the masses in turn have, by common consent,
sought solution Of the problem Of labor and agri-
cultural success by largely responding to the call
issued by the South Carolina Institute for the
present convention. The best citizens of the
state are consequently here in council. Georgia
and North Carolina, recognizing the Importance
of the pending deliberations, are likewise repre-
sented; and thus, whatsoever question may arise
bearing upon the three objects named-Agricul-
ture, Mechanics, or Immigratlon-it will be dis
cussed in all its breadth and depth by gentlemen
OF large intelligence, comprehensive experience,
and practical knowledge.
II any proof Of the Importance of the occasion
were necessary 1t will be found in the list Of dis
tinguIshed delegates who represent the interests
OF their respectiyecommunlties. 1t will be seen
that they are planters, merchants, capitalists,
members Of the professions, mechanics and 9TH
ers, who, with brain and Drawn, are laboring for
the progressive welfare Of the people-men whose
pursuits are practical illustrations Of their princi
pies.
We published this list yesterday, and therefore
reproduce here merely the names OF the organi'
cations represented. These are as follows:
THE ASSOCIATIONS REPRESENTED.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-12-03

will not hesitate to attack and slsughter
oemps of Indian msrauders, aud it is we'll
enough that our red eousins should know that
the Great Father understands how to make
war, and that be is not afraid TO do it. Yet
there is far better way to adjust the mutual
difficulties arising from our destruction of
the old Indian system OF gaining hveli-
hood by hunting and their him
drances to the extension of our
agriculture, manufactures, aud COM
merce, and the weil-disposed or badly-de-
feated tribes nre rapidly learning that the
Government is at last ready to make sincere
and vigorous efforts TO put them on self
sustaining footing. Commissioner Parker
says that the various missionary societies of
the country are all disposed to cooperate
heartily with the efforts of the Government to
produce the greatest amount of good from
the expenditure of the munifcent annual
appropriation of money made by Congress
for the civilization and Christianization of
the Indian races" The nation is wssry of
spending millions of dollars, nominally appro-
priated to the Indians, for the enrichment of
corrupt cormorants; and it is high time that
the treasures of the Indian Department
should be heartily, skilfully, and carefully
applied for the common benefit of the abo-
rieines and of the nation which must foot all
the bills run up by Indian wars.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-12-03
TIE INDIAN QUESTION.

1sE report of Eli s. Parker, Commissioner
Of Indian Affairs, furnishes an interesting
statement of the general condition of the
most important tribes, and of the best
methods for accomplishing the double object
Of advancing their welfare and maintaining
peace on our frontiers. A prospect is opened
ct Last that, after centuries of fruitless ex-
psriments, involving an endless succession of
barbsrous wars, a plan will be devised
whereby white civilization will not necessi-
tate the determination Of the aborigines.
The problem has, by no means, yet been
solved. but the country is beginning to un-
derstand it, and the Government is making
vigorous effort to summon
to it's aid the diversified
agencies through which the safety of the
white pioneer may be maintained despite the
continued existence Of the red men of the
plains and forests.
New troubles, like those with which our
past history teens, ars brewing new, and
even at this moment open war prevails in
few quarters. The Utes, who have long been
our friends, threaten to become our enemies,
and the wild Apaches of Arizona are as war
like as ever, while the contemplated Northern
and Southern Pacific and other railways will
make sad havoc with sundry reservations
guaranteed by the Indian treaties which are
notoriously made to be broken whenever it
suits the convenience Of either party to set
them aside 1t is to be hoped, however, that
many precautions viii be adopted to render
the anticipated new quarrels as bloodless as
possible, and meanwhile such a marked i'm
provemsnt has been effected in the entire
system of intercourse with the savages, that
hereafter the most dangerous disputes may
occasionally be amicably settled.
The new Indian policy combines moral
and religious influences with an honest and
humane administration of the affairs of the
Indian Department, but at the same time
does not disregard in desperate cases that
Vreatest of all civilizers the sword. If the
gers! GENES 10 the worst, the GoVsrn@snI
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-12-03

ECLARKs IMPROVED BALTIMORE FIRRPLACH
HEATER is now the acknowledged champion heater
OF the country and the only hotar fireplace heater
In the market; 1t is entirely free from dust and gas
and for economy of fuel stands unrivaed. 1t has
been handsomely improved, having polished foot
rail and hearth. and made OF the best material; 1t
will heat large room In which 1t is placed, and
three upper rooms comfortably, in the coldest
weather. requiring very little coal, and only once in
twenty-four hours
Well-conceived but badly executed limitations OF
this splendid heater 1ood the market and 1t is
necessary to examine we'll before purchasing. Do
not make mistake, but call and see the original
Base burner at the manufacturers warerooms. All
work guaranteed. They are sold wholesale and
retail by JOHN s. CLARK, Sole Agent.
No. zoos Market street.
.CLARK's GOLD MEDAL RANGg-NorICE TO HOUSE,
KEEPERS AND BUILDBRs.-Now is the time to make
your selection OF good Baking and Heating Range,
The Gold Medal has never failed to give satlsfac-
ton. 1t is the chespest-because the best-Range
In the market. 1t consumes very little fuel, and
will heat three rooms in the coldest Of weather. 1t
is so constructed as to allow the heat to pass of in
warm weather without heating the rooms. DO not
fail to examine the Gold Medal Range before max
ing your purchases at the warerooms OF
JOHN s. CLARK, Manufacturer,
No. 1908 Market street.
Sole Agent and Manufacturer OF the Improved Bal
timore Base-burning and Fireplace Heater.
ECONOMY IN FUEL AND LABOR.--We commend to
the public favor the "Improved Gold Medal Saa-
mander Hot-Air Furnace, which has stood the trial
for four years, and has given perfect satisfaction
1t Is made OF the best material and is easily repaired.
The construction is simple and it is self-cleansng,
burning the whole season without rekindling. The
joints are self f-packng-consequently always tight;
and 1t may be considered sslf-feedng, as attention
is not required more frequently than once In twenty
four hours With all these virtues IL Is a most pow
erful Heater and the air from it pure, m9is and
free from ali impurities.
Perfect satisfaction is guaranteed by the manu-
turer, Mr.. JOHN s. CLARK, who invites an exa-
minaton Of them at his warerooms, Ne. 1908 Market
street.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-12-03

AFFECTIONS OF THE LIVER, BILIOUS DISORDERS,
SICK HEADACHE ETC., are thoroughly cured by DR..
Jaynes Sanatve Pills. Acting a gentle laxative,
they remove all irritating and fecal matter from the
bowels gradually change the vltated secretions OF
the stomach and liver, and restore these organs TO
healthy condition. Sold By all Druggists
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-12-03
zOd CHESNUT STREET. 70d
GREAT CLOSING OFT SALE.

GREAT CLOSING OFT SALE.
ASTOUNDING REDUCTIONS
LESS THAN THIRTY BUSINESS DAYS
Remain in which 10 avail yourself OF the
GhE At kAhGAINS
Being offered In view or ths retirement of the sub
scriber from the Book business on the lst day OF
January next.
AN IMMENSE STOCK
or Books, etc. etc, will DC gold without reserve,
An GREAT SAChlFIOE
Embraced In this sale are all OF our recent pur-
chases Of FINE HOLIDAY STOCK, Illustrated
Werks. New Publications, Standard Works OF the
best editions and in every binding; juvenile aud
Toy Booke-making altogether
THE FINEST STOCK
We have ever offered 10 the public.
A Catalogue OF New Holiday Books for the Seas IN
of ls7Q-7l Will be ready in few days
DUFFlBLD ksHMEAD, Agt,
1873 stuqt4p No. 7ga CaEsNUr Street, Pl.ilada.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-12-03
N 0 Z l G X 3 i.
You CA Buy
CLOTHING

Yog CAG Buy
CLOTHING
BETTER AND CHEAPER
BENNETT 4 Co..
TOwBR HALL,
No. 519 MARKET STREET.
HALF WAY BETWEEN FIFTH AND SIXTH STREETS,
THAN ANYWHERE ELSE.
THEY WILL MOI BH
BNDERsoLD
UNDER
ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-12-03

To CAPITALISTS AND OTHERs.-Atsention is called
to the pamphlet catalogues and advertisements OF
the auctioneers, Messrs. Thomas Sons, which
comprise a number Of very valuable estates, to be
sold without reserve, including elegant residences
small dwellings, stores lots, tayerns farms, country
seats stocks, household furniture, books, etc.
THE GROVER a BAKER SRwIsG MACHINE COMPANY
are selling both their Elastic-Stitch and Improved
Lock Stitch Sewing Machines on very easy terms.
Having both stitches, the privilege OF exchange IL
offered II not suited with first choice. ONCE Ne. 100
Chesnut street.
OUR FIHR COMPANIES are now Nickel. plating their
apparatus. The hottest fire cannot injure or dim
the lustre OF Nickel plating.
SEE advertisement OF Atmore's MInoe Meat on
Eighth Page.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-02-08
GENERAL NEWS.

Newark proposes to invest $4,000, 900 in a
park.
The residence of the Spanish consul at Key
West is nightly guarded by an armed patrol.
Efforts are making to shut up the theatres
in st. Louis on Sunday nights.
AKenosha, Wisconsin, man has been horse
whipped by four women because he talked
about them"
The old bridge Of Ponte Mare, near
Florence, recently fell into the Arno from
damage caused by the late heavy rains.
Rev. Horace Cook is to have church trial
for his clopement with Miss johnson. Tenn
porary insanity will be put forward as his de-
tense.
young lady in Cavendish, VT, recently
killed skunk with a butcher knife. She says
the battle is not always to the strong.
farmer in Jackson county, Mo-, proposes
to organize company of 100000 capital.
for the purpose of introducing pure breed of
trotting and running horses into that State.
1t has now been fully demonstrated that no
vessel drawing more than seventeen and half
feet of water can pass through the Suez canal
with safety.
Handy Andy" the polite burglar of Chic
ago, is the present horo of that city. Every
aristocratic dweller on Wabash avenue has an
acquaintance with the gentleman. His latest
feat was to seal the badge from the breast OF
a policeman who visited him in his cell.
There was a severe gale on Georges Banks
on Saturday night last. Some of the fisher
men lost cables and anchors, and compelled to
return to port without completing fares. One
vessel was seen to founder at her anchors.
An English country gentleman has con-
ceived the original idea of stocking his park
with live snakes, and advertises for supply
of all varieties of these reptiles. What a
charming resort for persons with constitu-
tional tendency to delirium tremens!
1t is stated that at the funeral of M. Victor
Noir the police adopted the expedient of mark
ing with a cross the backs Of as many of the
spectators as possible. The Figaro observes
that this premonition of the visit of the de-
stroying angel has not as yet produced any
serious consequences.
A lady at Gloucester day or two since in
vited number of friends TO her house to tea.
During the meal the guests found the Soup
that cheers but not incbrates" so bitter as to
be unfit for use. The next day the lady OF
the house discovered, to her modification,
that she had sreetened the tea with epson
salts, quantity of that useful but unpalatable
article having been placed on the same shell
with some granulated sugar.
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ton that nothing in it shall be construed to
prevent the Legislature from passing such
laws in relation to railroads as may be
necessary to prevent abuses and secure
: the public safety. nor shall the rates of
fare be raised above those of the Maine
Central and Portland and Kennebec on
the first day of January last But it is
said the corporation may control the Leg
islature, as witness what we have seen in
New York This is an imputation upon
the Legislature which we should be 10th
to believe and do not propose to discuss,
but those who point to New York must
remember that the acts to which they re-
fer were done by isolated corporations. and
that remedy now proposed in that State
to prevent such disgraceful management
as that of Jay Gould and James Fisk, Jr,
is to consolidate the railroads under one
strong central management, as is provid-
ed for in relation to the roads of this State
by the bill now before the Legislature.
The clashing and jealousies of isolated
of, while consolidation is regarded as a
preventive. The Railroad Commission
ers of Massachusetts have also come to
the conclusion that competition in the
running of railways is a fiction, and the
union of corporations within a central
corporation, under a regulated system, will
prove most secure and give cheaper trans
portation. Competition in this State has
put up bars and created annoyances to
trouble the public; consolidation agrees
to ask no increase of fare for transportation
and will remove the impediments which
have been thrown in the way of travel.
Competition has given us two gauges
consolidation will reduce them to one.
Competition increases officials to be paid
consolidation will make them less. Com
petition requires higher rates because il
is more expensive, and by combinations
the people have been forced to pay them
Competition cheapens our railroad bonds
in the markets, and obliges weak compan-
les to submit to large sacrifices in making
sales, and reduces the ability of towns
and individuals to carry forward theil
undertakings; consolidation will strength
en- confidence in al, especially aid the weak
and carry our bonds to n higher figure
than they have yet attained. We believe
the State will be abundantly secure under
consolidation as proposed, and that it will
be fatal mistake if the opportunity now
presented is not improved. We have
been deluded enough already by the cry
of monopoly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-02-08
Senate.
MONDAY, Fel
Met according to adjournment.

MONDAY, FEB. 7.
Met according to adjournment.
Prayer by Rev. DIR. KICKER of Augusta.
Papers from the House disposed of in con-
currence.
On motion of Mr. LANG, resolve in favor OF
substituting the Maine State Political Manual
for the Legislative Manual heretofore publish
ed, was laid on the table.
On motion of same, the vote was reconsid-
cred whereby the Committee on State Printing
and Binding was discharged, and their report
laid on the table.
On motion of Mr.. MAYO, the bill an act to
incorporate the Ship Pond Steam Navigation
Company was laid on the table.
Read and assigned-Bill an act for the per-
servation of fish in Gross Pond in Waldob0ro
an act to authorize G. w. Mcclellan to erect
and maintain wharves and fish weirs at Her
ring Cove in the town of Prescott.
Passed to be engrossed-An act to amend
section of chap. 10 of private and special
laws of 1869; an act to prevent the use OF
narrow trimmed wheels in the town of Cherry
field; an act farther defining the powers of
the Ocean Insurance Company of Portland |;
an act authorizing the Union School District
of Cherryfield to raise money; an act for the
preservation of fish in the town of Parsons
field an act to prevent the throwing of slabs,
&C., into Penobscot river; an act for the per-
servation of fish in Ossipee Lake and tributa-
ries in WATERFORD.
Passed TO be enacted-An act to authorize
A. L. Ames to place dolphin or spar buoy
at the head of his wharf in Rockland; an ac
to set off part of the town of Trenton ant
incorporate the same into town by the name
of Lamoine; an act to repeal chap. SO of thu
acts of 1858, and sections 80, 33 and 81 of the
Revised Statutes, and to amend section 81 OF
the same chap. relating to levy of execution.
against towns.
Finally passed-Resolve to authorize the
county of Fenobscot to procure loan.
On motion of Mr.. CARvILL,
Adjourned.
PETITIONS, BILLS, &C., PRESENTED AND RE
FERRED.
BY Mr.. CARvILL-Remonstran of c. G.
Humphrey ct ais, of Brunswick, against tax
ing foreign insurance companies. Referred
to Committee on Mercantile Affairs and In
surance.
BY Mr.. CHARACTERIZATION of John j. Per
ry ct ais, for the establishment of superior
Court for the counties of Oxford, Androscog
gin and Franklin. Referred to Committee OF
the Judiciary.
BY Mr.. LANE-Biii an act to prevent the
manufacture or sale of poisonous and adulter
ated liquors. Referred to Committee on Tenn.
perance.
BY Mr.. LANG-Petition of Sam1 Holden e
ais, of Moose River, asking for aid to repair
the Canada road Referred to Committee or
State Lands and State Roads.
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LETTER FROM BOSTON.

The Weather-The Cardiff Giant-Funerals
of Mr.. Cumston and Major Burroughs
the House of the Good Shepherd-The
Proposed City Park-Fafnce arthur COM
ing to Boston, &c. - III
Boston, February 4, 1870.
February was formally ushered in with
a real old fashioned snow-storm, which
was of short duration however but ii
would seem that that famous parsonage,
the Clerk of the Weather, is disposed to
treat us to snow storms in small doses, for
last evening the snow came down again,
and this morning the streets had assumed
a refreshingly clean appearance, and a
look at the glistening house-tops with their
immaculate coverings, reminded us that
a ride out into the country would be a real
luxury, such clear, cold, frosty morning.
We could imagine how the forest trees,
loaded with the snowy excrescence. would
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-02-08
House.
MONDAY Feb.

MONDAY Feb. 7.
Prayer by Rev DR.. KICKER Of Augusta.
Papers from the Senate disposed of in con-
currence.
Read and assigned-Bill an act to incor-
porate the Howard Slate Company; an act to
amend section of chapter 80, of the Revised
Statutes, relating to the inspection of lime
an act to establish the salary of the Register
of Probate of SagadahOc county; an act to
continue in force the provision of chap. l7C
of the laws of 1868 authorizing pensions for
disabled soldiers and seamen; an act to
amend sec. 10 and II of chap of the Re-
vised Statutes relating to choice of highway
surveyors.
The final report of the Committee on Print
ing and Binding, reporting that they had dis
charged the duties assigned them, and asking
to be discharged, came from the Senate and
was tabled on motion of Mr.. KINKS.
Resolves relating to the claims of Maine
against the United States for interest on adj
vances made by Massachusetts in the war of
1872 and Is, were read twice, rules being
suspended, and passed to be engrossed.
Mr.. VosE presented the following order:
Ordered, The Senate concurring, that the
following be adopted as rule IL of the joint
rules of the Legislature
When the rights of other persons or cor
porations may be affected by granting the
prayer of petition presented to the Legisla-
ture, no hearing shall be given by any COM
mittee of the Legislature without the consent
of both parties, unless the notices prescribed
in chapter l27 OF the laws of 1860 shall have
been given. 81 ana staqF ..
Tabled on motion OF Mr.. BARKER.
| Mr.. BAKER presented the following order
| Ordered, That the Committee on the Judi
ciary be directed to inquire into the expedi-
! ency of finishing the general business Of the
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On motion of Mr.. HAMILTON,
AI,ourpa1

BILLS, PETITIONS, &C., PRESENTED AND RE-
FERRED.
BY Mr.. DECENTRALIZATION of John r. Weed
ct ais, in aid of the petition for act to incor-
porate the Bangor and Aroostook X. r. Com
pany of Lewis Debate ct ais, in aid of
same. a 100
| BY Mr.. BEARcE of Turner--Petition of
Geo II. Fuller and 80 others Of Hartford, for
railroad charter from Lewiston to Rumford
Falls; of G. b. Strickland and SO others in
aid of same; of Orrison Rollins and So others
in aid of same; OF L. F. Stetson and 92 9TH
ers in aid of same. Referred to the Commit
tee on II. r., Ways and Bridges.
BY Mr.. HUMPHREY-BiIl an act to amend
section u of chap. Il of the r. S., relating to
exceptions in S. J. Court an act to authorize
the city of Bangor to lay out and extend GER
tain streets to low water mark in Penobscot
river and Kenduskeag stream. Referred to
the Committee on the Judiciary.
BY Mr.. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS of Super
intending School Committee and Teachers of
Calais against State uniformity of text books /;
Referred to the Committee on Education.
BY Mr.. DICKEY-An act to incorporate the
town of Van Buren,. Referred to the Com
mittee on Incorporation of Towns.
BY Mr.. HUME--Petition of Rufus Pickett
ct ais, of Mllbrdge asking that said Pickett
may DC aloWeu W coHstioSt ." hSn VIII i" 'iuo
waters in front of his own land in said town.
BY Mr.. BRADFoRD-Petition of Paul john
son ct ais of PASSPORT asking that Oliver
Emery ct ais, be permitted to build wharves
and rivers within their limits at Johnson's
Cove at PASSPORT. Referred to the Committee
on Fisheries.
By MIR. HUMPHREY-Bill an act additional
to chap "A of the X. S., relating to auctions.
BY Mr.. MAxY-Remonstrance of j. Is.
Nash ct ais. Windham, against taxingforeign
insurance companies.
BY Mr.. BARKER-Remonstranc of inhabi-
tants of Kenduskeag in aid of same. Refer
red to the Committee on Mercantile Affairs
and Insurance.
BY Mr.. HARRIMAN-An act to establish the
salary of the Register of Probate for the
county of Waldo. Referred to the Waldo
County Delegation.
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Domestic Nems.

The following is the Readfeld District
Methodist Episcopal churches missionary ap-
portionment Augusta, SIPS; Hallowell,
slI0; North Augusta 500 Waterville, SEQ;
Kendalrs Mills, $50; Fairfield etc., SEQ Show
hogan, Sl2o; Scion, $780, Madison, etc., s25
New Portland, $50; Strong S65; Freeman,
s25; Phillips, $50; Industry, $50; Farming
ton Falls, ETC., $40; Pennington, $3.50; Win
throp, $50; Wayne, $40; North Wayne, $50;
Kent's Hill, 1905 Wilton, S65; Weld, 500;
Livermore Falls, sos; Fayette, 55; East
Readfield, etc. 325.