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The message of the President recon-
mending the raising of the salaries of the
minister and secretary of legation at Bcr-
lin equal to those paid similar officials at
London and Paris, speaks in a congratu-
latory manner OF the union of the states of
Germany and approval of the form of
government adopted. We can imagine
there are other causes for the sympathy
expressed than pure appreciation of the
government, for after all the one-man
power is yet more potent in Germany than
is compatible with the highest national
freedom. Our sympathies are with Ger
many because in our trouble with the
South we received moral support from
that quarter, while nearly all the rest of
western Europe turned their faces against
us. England let loose her Alabamas to
destroy our commerce and Napoleon la
bored to establish hostile dynasty on our
southern border, but Bismarck sent us
words of encouragement. So when the
late war broke out, forced upon Prussia
by Napoleon, we cordially turned to the
power which had shown friendship to us.
and against the man who endeavored TO
take advantage of our distress to crush
US. We believed Prussia right in her re-
sistance to France, and if we rejoice in
her success, and are gratified at the better
government which the union of Germany
establishes, we have the best of reasons
for it. The Presidents recognition of the
achievement of Prussia in his recommen-
dation is proper and timely.
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4 STRANGE DEL TSlON,

The idea of the Portland Press that the
State must do nothing to promote the
growth ofmanufactures, because forsooth
it might thereby add to the wealth and
population of the State, is one that we
hardly supposed would be advanced in
sober earnest. We quite agree with the
Press that the increase of manufactures
would make the State richer and more
populous, but so far from being alarmed
at such result we should hail it with the
utmost satisfaction. We know that Alfred
Russell Wallace in his work on the Malay
Archipelago extols the savage condition
ofmankind as superior to the civilized,
but then the most of us are not SO in love
with barbarism as to desire to get back to
it, Possibly we have been upon the
wrong tack in steering away from the
blessings and delights of savagery In
stead of teaching the Indians of the west
to plow and SOW and reap and read, per-
haps we ought to be taking lessons from
them in the art of neatly raising scalp,
painting our bodies, and giving the war
whoop in the most approved style. But
here we are with longing for the fruits
of civilization, for wealth, churches,
schools, factories, business, newspapers,
preferring to seek them rather than to hunt
muskrats, and so we take the means to OBJ
tain them; if our State should happen to
grow in riches and population, why Of
course we shall have to endure it and make
the best of it. In regard to Rhode Island let
the Press remember that if it has a
Sprague or Brown it has also Jenckes ;
and that if there has been political corrup-
ton in its thickly settled factory districts, it
has been no worse than we have had in
our Acadia, the Madawaska district, where
the old fashioned spinning wheel still does
service. and the people are not so thick as
to tread upon each others toes. We may
be deluded about this matter of preferring
civilization to barbarism, but if we are,
we can have the consolation of exclaiming
'thank God, we are no worse off than our
neighbors!" for we know of but few that
are not laboring under the same delusion
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ably did, would be liable to fall into error.
He had long known Mr.. Hastings, and never
knew until the war that he had any other name
than "Alphonso."
Mr.. CLEAvEs said the only rule which is to
govern in this case is, "What was the inten-
ton of the voters in this case?" Election
signifies choice, and choice is simply carrying
out the intention of the voters. If we can as
certain what the intention of the voters was, il
is our duty to give effect to it. 1t appears
| that in Hamlin's Grant fourteen votes were
cast for "A. Hastings" If these votes were
intended for Gideon A. Hastings, he is EMIT
led to them. The voters themselves say upon
oath that they intended to vote fer Gideon A,
Hastings, and thought they were voting for
him, though they had never known him by
any other name than ''Alphonso Hastings.
1t is a mere technical mistake, and he hoped
the House would not disfranchise them, but
give effect to their intentions. He cited the
case of Thompson VS.. Miller, in 1854, in Con-
gress, as a precedent for the one pending be-
fore the House.
Mr.. CARLETON advocated the passage Of the
resolve and cited the case of Morrill, vs.
Brown, of Chelsea, in support of his argu-
ment He also cited the case Keegan VS..
Dickey. The plantation of Cyr, in the latter
case, was not even organized legally. They
did not get the name of Mr.. Keegan right, and
he got his seat; but they had no right to have
their votes allowed. Hamlin's Grant was lie.
gally organized, but the voters happened to
leave out the first initial of the candidate's
name. He commended that this was prece-
dent established in the Chelsea case by the
dominant party, and that it should not stultify
its action at this time. No matter whether
from ignorance or want Of memory these vo-
tiers voted for "a. Hastings" They come
before the committee and say they intended
to vote for "Gideon A, Hastings" and no 9TH
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Daily Amnebee aournal.
AU q U 9 T A.
SATURDAY MORNING. Feb. IL. 1871.
THE ALABAMA BUSINESS.

The message and accompanying CORE
spondence of the President in relation to
High Commission to be appointed and
sit at Washington, to take into considera-
ton the, Fishing difficulties with Canada
and the Alabama claims, looks like an
earnest attempt to settle these perplexing
questions. Both governments concerned
have doubtless come to the conclusion that
it would be better to close these matters
peaceably if possible than to allow them to
remain as they are, always embarrassing,
and at any time liable to produce hostili-
ties. England has thus far seemed more
anxious to finish the business than we. as
with good reason we think she might be,
but a stronger feeling in favor of settle
ment seems to be growing in this country.
The sitting of the Commission at Wash
ington will give us an advantage of no
trifling character. The familiar contact
of the British Commissioners with our gov
eminent and people may impress them
with our ideas and enable them to see
more clearly the justice of our position.
1t will relieve our Minister to England of
responsibility which has proved fatal to
his predecessors. and has been one Of the
grand obstacles to filling the position
properly. If this attempt fails there will
be no other made, and the two countries
will stand irreconcilably opposed, and
readylfor war with each other, either upon
these disputes alone, or at the first further
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The amendment TO the amendment wa,
adopted. This strikes out everything relating
to fees of town clerks and increases fees Of
constables.
Mr.. 'VosE explained the law in regard to
tees OF constables, &c.
Mr.. Kinks moved recommitment of the
bill to the Committee on Legal Reform.
MIR. SPAuLDIsG hoped the bill would be re-
committed to the Judiciary Committee in
stead of Legal Reform.
Mr.. HIsKs modified his motion, and agreed
TO its recommitment to the Judiciary Com
mittee.
Bill an act for REIMBURSEMENT of the title
to United States for lands for light stations,
while on its passage to be engrossed, was ia
bled on motion Of Mr.. VosE.
Senate document No. %, relating to light
house stations, was taken from table on mo-
ton of Mr.. vosE, amended as per sheet "a "
and passed to be engrossed.
PASSED TO BE EsAcrED-An act TO enlarge
the powers OF constables in the town of East
port; an act to authorize IIateit Delano to
extend a wharf into tide waters of Penobscot
river; an act authorizing ID. NJ. Bray to build
and maintain weir in the tide waters of Her
rick's Bay, Brooklyn, in front OF his land an
act authorizing Henry A. Dewitt and ]. M.
Haynes 70 maintain their wharf in Richmond ;
an act additional to the charter of the Nation
al Insurance Company Of Bangor an act to
amend an act to incorporate the Camden Viii
lage corporation, approved Feb. IA, 1867 an
act additional 10 the charter of the Eastern
Insurance Company of Bangor; an act to
amend an act TO authorize Chas. 4. Dole to
build wharf In Brewer, approved Feb. 18th,
1863; IN act to authorize the Leeds and Far
mington Railroad Company to issue its bonds
10 stockholders; an act to authorize the town
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The shocking accident on the Hudson
River Railroad calls for the strictest inves-
tigation to ascertain and fix the response
bility where it justly belongs for the terri
BILE destruction of life and property attend
ing it. Railroad slaughters should not be
passed over hastily and the guilty allowed
to escape. 1t may be that there wasno
carelessness in this case, but the appear
ance of things leads to contrary conclu-
sion.
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of Cape Elizabeth to lay out, construct and
maintain a highway into the tide waters of
Portland harbor; an act to incorporate the Pts
cataquis Reservoir Dam Company.
FINALLY PAssED-Resolve in favor of JOSH
ua Chamberlain resolve authorizing the
Land Agent to locate certificate No. 81, is
sued under resolve of the Legislature, ap-
proved March 20, 1898.
On motion of Mr.. NIcKLEs,
Adjourned.
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The plan of compulsory education is
making rapid progress in many of the
States. A bill has been introduced into
the Pennsylvania Legislature requiring all
healthy children between six and eleven
years of age to attend some school three
months in the year, under a penalty to the
parent Of imprisonment and fine of one
dollar per day.
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Baltimore Advertisements
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NOAH WALKER & CO..

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William said teacher to one of his
pupils, 'can you tell me why the sun rises in
the East 2 don't know SIR replied Will
liam, except it be that 'east makes every
thing rise' Teacher tainted
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DOBERT LAWSON & CO.,
II MANUFACTURERS OF
SADDLES, HARNESS, COLLARS,
TRUNKS, g.,
AND DEALERS IN
SADDLERY HARDWARE AND MATERIALS,
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BALTIMORE, Md.
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w We pledge ourselves to duplicateany reg
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ROBERT LAWSON & O.,
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QPECIAL NOTICE
TO THE TRADE
Having leased and removed to the large Ware
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Poetry.
Machine Rhymings.
A PATHETIC BALLAD.

A PATHETIC BALLAD.
BY c. ToLER WOLFE, COMEDIAN.
Oh Caty says she don't likes me,
Because l schmell so loud,
| drinks mineself SO gooter as he,
Him needn't pc so broud !
Dere's blenty gals 'pon dop dis worlt
Is besser more as she,
Und blenty o. fishes pom de dry land
Dot never was in de sea
run mine legs SO queek can,
Und dress mineself SO schmart,
Und shust for greens I let him see
He ish nod proke mine heart
Nit ledder preeches 'pon mine lexis,
Und by mine side dagger,
Nit ROSTERS fodder 'pon dop mine hat,
By jinks how will shwagger
Dere's pig Deutch gal dot efry day
sphy pom dop de sh.reet,
Pc shure him always shmile 'pon me,
Wenefer dot we meet;
Him wear pig bonnet dop his head,
Und look SO bump und shtout,
Shust like tam pig Jarman tub
Shock full nit Sour-grout
w dy uoWu ulue pOOtS meItS away,
Und feel all Offer shpots,
So soon meet him dress so fine,
Wen him done skour de pots
He looks SO putiful und shmart,
Such great pig waist-such neck
dInks mine gott gobble him up
Like Sour-grout NIT Shpec
Him's mout is open all de vile,
Nit shmiles 'pon dop his face,
Him fry Bolonies-milks de gov,
Und makes de goot Shmearcase !
Eff dot gal say he'll be mine vrow,
| buckle nit him soon;
lind den like all O. dem Deitchmans dos
Haf Iager-beer saloon.
- But if him say-"Nein, nix cumrouse!'
shwear soon gone dead,
bump mine prains all gin de wall,
Und knock out all mine head
shood mineself mid gandle-shtick,
smash in bote mine eyes,
cut mine droat NIT bar of soap,
Den dumples down und d les
Den go bury in mine grave,
IND dere schlofe SO fine,
In shpite .'pon dem dam dings dot wears
Hoob-shirts und grinoline
Eff nudder Teller gots dot gal,
mot know wot do !
Ply tam lief go life os dede
Und leetle liefer too!
Schneider's Gap, Nov. 1871.
81
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We now offer Glass to the public which is
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An item in Kansas paper informs the
public that Mr.. -, of Missouri, got to
owning horses that didn't belong to him,
and the next thing he knew he couldn't
get his feet down to the ground He
strangled.a g
A story is told of negro who prayed
earnestly that he and his coiored brethren
might be preserved from what he called
their supsettin' SINS 'Brudder,' said one
Of his friends at the close Of the meeting,
you amt got de hang OBJ dar ar word L.
It's besettin', not .upsettin'" sBrudder,'
replied the other, If OATS SO it's so. But
was prayin' de Lord to save us from de sin
oh intoxication, and if dat amt upsettin'
sin, dunno what am
The St. Louis Times gives the following
specimen Of poetry. The writer evidently
meant business and has gone on his
nerves. q.
I stood upon the oceans briny shore,
And with fragile reed I wrote
Upon the sand t6e9
Emma, I love thee ?
The mad waves rolled by and blotted out
The fair impression.
Frail reed Cruel wavel Treacherous sand
I'll trust you no more;
But with giant hand I'll pluck
From Norway's frozen shore,
Her tallest pine and dip it's top
Into the crater Of Vesuyius,
And upon the high and FURNISHED heavens,
I'll write
Emma, love thee T. e
And would like to see any a. = Z
Dog-goned wave wash that out. 2 99r4a,Q
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HunOr.

A close line-sThe End
A long-headed chap-An alligator.
A chest protector "a good paddock
The American Hamburg -Cineinnati.
The best Bus-kissing pretty girl.
Best Re-bus-- kissing her the second time.
A terrible misunderstanding the
wrong girl.
Forced politeness Blowing to circum.
stances
An object Of interest: Your deposits in a
savings bank.
Briggs attributes the redness of his nose
to indigestion.
Mixing in Society-Taking your grog
with your friends.
Neat housekeepers are generally put out
when coal is put in.
You may find fashion in town, but you
meet with more styles in the country.
What Eve said to Adam when she want
ed him to assist her at tailet-'Releave me.
"A lady was Rugged to death in Mime
sota-another illustration of the power Of
the press
An old bachelor says the talk of women
is usually about men even their laugh is
he be he
A Wisconsin judge has granted himself a
divorce on the principle that charity be-
gins at home.
Mrs Jones says her husband is like
tallow candle, because he always smokes
when he is going out.
What is the difference between pill and
hill One is hard to get up and the 9th
er is hard to get down.
One of the toasts drunk at recent cele-
bration was: Woman she requires no
eulogy-ehe speaks for herselfv
A Vermonter has discovered method of
tanning with leaves. Small school-boys are
often tanned without their leaves.
I tell you what, wife, I've the plan all
in my head.
.Ah, then it's all in nutshell
Con.-Why is kissing your sweetheart
like eating soup with fork? Because it
takes long time to get enough Of it.
Is there any connection between re-
taller Of stale jokes and stock-broker ?
Yes, for they both deal in fun-dead
property.
William, who used to Drag that he never
owed dollar in his life and never would,
in less than year after his marriage had
little Bill to take up every day
A soldier, telling bis mother Of the terri
Bile fire at Chickamauga, was asked by her
why he did not go behind tree, Tree!
said he; there wasn't enough for the Off
GERS
A loving wife in Danbury, Conn.,, on the
decease Of her husband sent the following
thrilling telegram to distant friend
Dear John is dead. Loss fully covered by
insurance
William said teacher to one of his
pupils, can you tell me why the sun rises in
the East !? don't know sir, replied Will
liam, except it be that east makes every
thing rise' Teacher tainted.