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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-17

The Missouri Gnngers appcr Ia have taken
a step in advance of the order in other states
They seem. at "a recen, meeting at Jefferson
CITY, 10 have resolved 10 make the order, al
least for that state, political, 10y putting forth
a platform declaring their purpose 10 act as &
unit regardless of all former political ties, and
announcing their opposition to the National
Banking system, the tariff system, snd the
granting of any further vested rights to rail
clad CORPORATIONS.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-17

The Ohio Legislature on Tuesday reelected
The Hon. A. G. Thurman, democrat, to the l
S. Senate, for years from the 4th OF March
1875. On the same day the Virginia lcglsla
ture elected the Hon. A. G. Withers conserv
alive. TO the L. 5. Senate
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-17

The C. RI& 7. railroad company have
commenced drilling second artesian well
at Morris, to furnish water fer their engines
on the side track Messrs Lewis PAU, OF
Ottawa, have the contract The depth to How
ing water at Morris Is about 600 feet through
about the same geological formation, after the
fret 900 feet as at Ottawa.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-17

Lee county, Iowa, last October elected
republican to the Legislature by round ma
iority. The member having died, special
election was held last week to fill the vacancy
The republicans nominated their best man
and shouted their usual war cries. Inc
"reformers" also nominated good man, ana
the republicans were beaten by 1000 majority
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-17

Though pretending TO be far in advance OF
the European in civilization and refinement
il is evident the Persians are but few removes
above the lowest grade of savagcry. The news
comes from that country that the celebrated
Mia Yusscf Khan, one of the most polished
statesmen Of the East, aman who had enjoyed
the double advantage of thorough European
as we'll AS oriental education, has had his head
chopped of. The weak apology for this bar
barrie outrage is, that he had appropriated Il
MS own use portion of the funds that hat
been contributed for the relief of the famine
stricken people of Aslrachan 1t makcs ON,
shudder to think what would be the fate o
the saintcd Howard, ofthe Frccdmen's Bureau
should he have these barbarous Pcrsians tc
deal with instead Of the humane authoritic
OF this great Christian republic,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-17

given so that any one inclined to make the
pilgrimage to Louisiana can satisfy himself
Of the truth of the story. 1t is an awful
warning to young brides not to be overcome
by their curiosity.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-17

EscApED-Thc Congressional Committee
that met at New Orleans during the recess OF
congress to investigate Judge Durell have not
vet made their report, but what the result Of
their Investigations is like may be inferred
from the fact that in the midst Of their IN
yestigation Judge Durell resigns. Like Sher
man of Ohio and Dclahay Of Kansas he seeks
exemption from impeachment, the only pun
ishment tina. can be visited upon him, by
resignation, which in other cases would b'
equivalent to flight 1t is something how
ever, to have him make this confession o
his guilt and The infquty upon which Tho
Kellogg usurpation in louisiana rests.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-17

Now that the President has been obliged Ia
withdraw his second nomination for the Chief
Justiceship, everybody stands in dread of the
next nomination he may send ill., The last
and mos, appalling threat has been to send up
the name of Jerry Black! A Times CORES
pondent thus writes:
Frequent references are made to the courst
OF the President and spcbulations are idulgec
in as to the probability Of his assuming thl
role Of Andrew Johnson. The course he ha'
taken in the Texas election case, and the one
that it is generally believed he will adopt il
the Mississippi case are taken as evidence
iAat he is whiully departing from the cstab
ishcd preccdents Of the republican party
There are also rumors that Senator Morton i
not at present as influential at the White
House a. formerly. All unite in estimating
the political situation as full of startling
probabilities.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-17

The FREE TRADER oflast week says: Nav
iga,ion was still open the entire length OF the
IllineiS river on Monday. Old residonts
along the stream say il has not been open so
late any season in the last - years" On Tic
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-17

The weather was so warm TWO weeks ago IN
New Jersey that Dandelions were IN bloom
in the fields around Riverton.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-17
CLUBBING.

We are prepared to club the FREE TRADER
with the following publications, furnishing
both at the prices named The oier is open
TO old subscribers or new at any post once
in the county:
pnnn ru .vp and Chicago Weekly Times $3.50
Tribune, $50
Prairie Farmer. ......... $50
q" either of Harper's Pubhca., %
T." Srribncr ............ 525
Godeys Lady's Book. 4.25
All subscriptions to be paid in advance
Remit.ances may be made through money
order or registered letter.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-17
Kelloggizing Texas.

The game to Kclloggizc Texas was bcauti'
full conception. 1t almost deserved success
for its ingenuity. 1t was the perfection OF
"heads win-tails you lose" The radical
legislature had passed a new election law
which had such flaw in it that should they
fail to succeed at the polls the election could
be oyerthrown and thus the old Governor and
legislature kept in power perpetuslly. They
had their Durel also to render the proper de-
cision and then Gov. Davis, on the approach
of the day for the meeting of the Legislature
the people had elected, put forth in due course
his well concocted Kellogg proclamation;
AUSTIN, Tex, Jan. II.
Proclamation. In the name and by the
authority of the state of Texas. To all 70
whom these presents shall come, greeting:
Whereas, the supreme court of the state
has, in recent decision, declared the cleo
ton held on the I'd DAY OF December, 1913
in substance to be invalid, by reason of the
uncOnstitu,i0nality of the law under which
said election was held; and whereas, great
hubble injury, and further dangerous COmpli
cations of public affairs are likely to result
from any attempt on the part of those claim
legislature and other officers at said election
to assume the positions they claim; therefore
for these and other reasons which it is moi
necessary to incorporate herein, 1t Is deemed
advisable and it Is SO ordered, that those who
have been chosen as Legislators and other oii
GERS should not attempt TO assume the posi-
ton they claim unless by further action OF
adequate authority such election may here
after be valid, and all good citizens are ad
vIscd to abide the decision of the competent
tribunal and aid IN maintaining public order
and moderate COunsclS.
In testimony whereof | have hcrcunto
signed my name and caused the great seal OF
the state to be affixed at the city of Austin
this twelfth day ofJanuary, a. ID. 1874.
ISigncd +. j. DAVIS, Governor.
Now ell that remained to perfect the work
was to get an order from Grant for the nee
cssary number OF bayoncts But, instead of
such an order what must have been Davis
dsmay to get Il despatch like this from Wash
ton:
WASHINGTON, Jan r.
"Col SWIFT, Austin: Your dispatch re
ccivcd The president recommends that
Gov, Davis shall yield after making race
under the bill. . ..s->
lSignedl -. W, FLANAGAN
Talk about thunder clap in a clear sky
in comparison with bombshcll like this
to radical departure Of the Pres
idcnt from the traditional policy Of his ad,
toward the south.
1t is said no previous occurrence at Wash
ington, even including the days of John Ty-
,er, could remotely compare with this in
throwing the wirc-pulling world into tu-
rault Of uncertainty, speculation and alarm.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-17

The house committee on post offices have
reported in favor Of partial restoration of
the ranking prvl!ege,-to the extent Of free
transportation through the mails Of public
documents and newspaper exchanges, and
authorizes members Of congress to place their
frank upon public documents, which, upon
being taken to the post office, will be stamped
by the postmaster, There is quite a number
Of members who feel sore over the repeal OF
the salary grab in favor of the full restoration
of the ranking privilege.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-17
POLITICAL.

The Albany Express urges the Republicans of
the Legislature to fix upon Congressman Trcmain
as the candidate for whom they will cast their
complimentary vote for United States Senator.
"Well, Banks may sing with us but he can't
lead the choir" was the remark of regular Dem
ocratc NJ. c. for Texas, when Banks was men
toned for the Speakership.
The Democrats of kentucky have called their
State Convention to meet at Frankfort on May 6,
1875 Candidates for Governor and other State
officers will Re nominated.
A Washington special says that the New Eng
land members declare that the reciprocity treaty,
which has gone to the Committee on Foreign Re-
lations, has the vigorous opposition Of Senators
Cameron and Hamlin. The opponents of the
treaty arc active and interested, while the meas
uIe has no friends who.e interest is equal 10 that
Of its opponents.
Nearly one hundred ku klux came into the
Coult at Carthage, Tenn, week ago and gave
themselves up, assurance having been given that
they should be treated lcnently. They were re-
quired TO take an oath that they will never again
go in mask, nor in any manner connect themselves
with any organization Of the nature of Ku Klux,
after which they were pardoned by the Governor,
They were mostly between fifteen and twenty
years of age.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-17

Washington despatch says John Macarthur
will not accept the Office of Supervising Architect
in pace Of Mullett.
Judge Swayue, Of the United States Supreme
Court, authorizes denial of the report of his in
tended resignation. His health is good and hi.
mind vigorous, and he does not feel the need Of
rest.
Mr.. Walker, of the Bureau of Education al
Washington, D. c., is at Ottawa, Ont, collecting
information concerning the Canadian system Of
education.
Ex-Gov. John NJ. Palmer of Illinois assaulted a
newspaper editor at Carlinsye in that State on
Wednesday last because of the laters severe COM
ments on his course in conducting lawsuit
Kiag Kalakaua told Chicago journal reporter
that he liked this country immensely, but he sus-
pected the people were not accustomed to the
presence of kings, Judging by the way they cx-
ahmed him.
Senator Buckingham of Connecticut is rapidly
recovering from the serious illness which lately
threatened to keep him from his seat in the SEN
ate this winter. The Norwich Bulletin says that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-17

One of our New York exchanges dis
courses upon "mysteriouS disappearance"
as follows: 1.-THE uuaccountabe iascina
ton which the city exercises upon arustic
mind has much to do with great numbers
OF mysterious disappearanccs. Mica who
would shrink from and seorn An improper
action are led by an almost irrepressibc
curiosity to visit hooks and haunts where
crime reigns supreme, and where their
guileless confidence is rewarded by VIC
lence. robbery, and sometimes murder.
1t is in any metropolis but u step from
safety TO danger Of the most critical char
acter. There was wisdom in the remark
OF the Old German cntomologist, that he
had threaded forests in all parts of the
world without fear, but that his limbs
trembled beneath him when he entered a
great city. The wiles which lure human
nature to destruction by direct appeal t.
its mos. apparent weakness are the causes
of hundreds of disappearanees every few
years. There are many suicides under
the pressure of broken hopes and ruined
regulations, which are not discovered until
long after they are committed; some Of
which are never found out Many a fam.
lily has had to mourn the inexplicabie de-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-17

We have doubted the possibility of any
steps being taken by Congress this winter
toward the resumption of specie payments,
but the Washington correspondent OF the
New York Times is very hopeful that
something will be done in that direction.
He says that the first day Of the session,
and for two or three succeeding days, no
one entertained the belief that financial
legislation of any kind would be enacted
this winter, but now many are confident
that something will be done. Among the
Senators it is possible that formal agree
ment among the Republicans will be en-
tered into to accept substantially the views
of the Administration on this subject as
party policy. Whether all the republican
Senators will unite in the agreement is
now doubtful, but it is probable the com
pact may include enough republicans to
make majority of the Senate without the
democratic votes which will be cast for
resumption. 1t is also stated that ever
some inflationists are willing to try thu
experiment which is earnestly urged upon
them by those who favor resumption, and
several members of the House, at least,
who last year voted for unlimited circuIa-
ton, privately declare that they will sup
port this year any bill which the majority
of the republican party can agree upon
that shall tend 10 bring the country to
specie payments. They are willing, they
say. to give the policy of the Adminstra-
ton fair trial. The Senate win agree
to pretty radical and straightforward
proposition, looking to resumption at
some fixed day. probably not more than
three years distant In the House there
is more of disposition thus far to get at
the same result indirectly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-17
Daily Kennebec Journal
DURING THE SESSION OF THE
FIFTY. FOURTH LEGISLATURE or MAINE,
T2ao;ppinp Jauuary g. 1875.
OFFICE OF THE DAILY KENNEBEC JOURNAL
Am WEEKLY KESNEBHC JOURNAL,

OFFICE OF THE DAILY KENNEBEC JOURNAL,
AND WEEKLY kENNEBEC JOURNAL,
AUGUSTA, November, 1874.
1t is unnecessary to say that every farmer, mer,
chant LAWYER and business man, in the State OF
Name will be interested in the acts OF the Fifty
Fourth Legislature, and should be well informed
in relation to the doings of that body while in ses-
sion.
The DAILY KESNEBEc JOURNAL will give full
reports of each days proceedings during the ses-
sion, and will be
The Legislative Journal.
Subscribers will have in it a complete Daily Pa
per, with the latest news by telegraph from all
parts of the world, editorials, local, state, national
and foreign news, correspondence, &c. &c. IL
will be paper indispensable to all who wish TO
be well informed from day TO day of the proceed
ings the next Legislature, and we offer it upon
the following very liberal terms -
One copy Of Daily Kennebec journal. to
one address, for the session, $500; Five
copies, TO one address. for the Session,
ss.S copies: one FOR the
At the same rates.
We shall depend almost exclusively upon the eff
forts of our friends throughout the State, Senators,
Members of the House, Postmasters, and interest
ed parties generally, to make up large subscnp-
ton list.
ANY person raising club of fye and sending
money as above to the undersigned, shall have an
extra copy for himself; any person sending the
money for ten as above, shall have an extra copy
for himself; for every additional club of ten, the
person raising it shall have an additional extra
copy for himself; all clubs must he sent in one
package, to one address, (unless by special ar
rangement made at this office.
All clubs must be raised before the sixth day Of
January as none will be received after the session
opens only single subscriptions at the full rate
will then be taken. Those who want the complete
Legislative record must begin with the first issue ;
hack numbers can not be lsled,
Those who intend to raise clubs had better begin
in good season and not delay until about the be-
ginning of the session, as some have done in years
past, to their own loss and our great inconyen-
fence.
A brief Biographical notice ofea IN Menu
her Of the LIE Y isIature will be publ he'd In
the DAILY KENNEBEC JOURNAL.
SPRAGUE, OWEN & NASH
Publishers of the Daily Kennebec Journal and
The Weekly Kennebec Journal.
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Just how many negroes were killed at
Vicksburg cannot be told by the news
from the seat Of war, but probably not
less than hundred-some accounts say
one hundred and fifty. One democratic
despatch has the audacity to say that
more negroes were killed than was neces-
sary We should think so.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-17

The arrival of the King Of the Hawaiian
Islands at Washington has furnished a
theme for considerable newspaper talk.
Unfortunately the young man was suffer
ing with severe cold when he reached
the capital, which delayed the ceremonies
of reception. Our climate is rather too
severe for His Majesty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-17

Reports from the large cities say that
the holiday trade begins as well as that
of the best years. Christmas will not be
cheated of the gifts and merry-makings
belonging to him. Hearts and pockets
open as if by magic when his generous
face appears.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-17
SpsrtaI Notices.
Personal NOTICE.

All officers, sailors ard soldiers, wounded, rup-
tured or injured in the late Rebellion, however
slightly, can obtain Pension by addressing DR.. f.
b. JACKSON, late Surgeon in United states Navy,
No. 4, New Chambers So, New York Ciy. Com
munications promptly answered. oct39-sntly
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parure from life of its chief protector,
Just at the moment when he was most
needed, and when it seemed least of all
possible that he should have committed a
fatal folly.
That which IS especially strange with
regard to these disappearances is the fact
that the vastly improved modern means OF
tracking crime and detecting the where
abouts Of fugitives or wanderers, should
not have rendered the finding of such as
remain alive more easy. 1t is quite as
difficult now to trace the dozens Of cases
Of mysterious disappearance which are
constantly recorded in the papers, as 1t
was to find people who had been spirited
away before press, or telegraph or rail-
ways existed. The man who travels
abroad to day need, 90 60 armed with
caution and prudence, just as in teudal
times men did not stir from home without
trusty weapons, and careful questions as 70
the dangers in the way"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-17

he is able to be about town, and receives his
friends as usual. \ short season of further rest,
it is thought, will enable him to attend the sessions
of'the Senate with renewed health and vgor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-17
GENERAL IEJT.S.

The Republic newspaper of New York has fail
cd and suspended publication.
A deputation of knights Templars from the
United States have been visiting Havana and the
interior of Cuba.
The Centennial Board Of Finance has abandon
cd all idea of asking for Congressional aid.
An iron steam ram of G50 tons, built for the
Mexican government, has just been launched at
Liverpool.
The San Francisco Chronicle thinks that the
time hes come for treating pleas of insanity with
greater GOODNESS than heretofore.
The arrest of a member of the German Reich
stag has caused unusual sensation, and the Dep.
uties have unanimously united in demanding his
release because of the invasion of privilege.
A white marble monument has been placed over
the grave of VIM. ii. Seward, at Auburn, y. Y.
1t is in the form Of a table, with cinerary urn
at one end Besides his name it bears the follow
ing motto; "Hc was faithful"
At Toledo, Ohio, recently, corpse found in the
docks identified as that Of man who had
been missing, and his funeral properly sol
emnized. Subsequently, however, the missing
man returned in the flesh to his friends, who now
AAOuih b.iS hSSuIC5S SA ISHSS iisN HtiC sulJSClSu
to.
The number Of men thrown out Of employment
by the strike Of the pudllets at P.ttsbdrg, Penn.
has been greatly exaggerated. There are about
500 pudding furnaces there, each employing two
paddlers and two helpers, so the strike involves
for the present, only 1900 men. Should all the
furnaces and mills become involved the entire
number cannot exceed $4,000 to 10000.
The Utica Observer suggests painful reflections
in its observations upon the execution Of smith,
who was hanged at Waterfowl on Friday fer the
murder Of Charles W'enham. according to the
Observer Smith was innocent of the crime for
which he died. There certainly many circum-
stances in the story Of this crime to throw doubt
upon the guilt Of Smith. If there is any virtue at
all in the terrible law which forfeits murderer's
life we cannot be too careful in our manner Of ad-
mnisterng it, We admit that capital punishment
is necessary tor the protection Of society, and We
think that our Governors have been disposed to
consider carefully every sentence brought before
them. At the same time, when man is executed
for murder under circumstances that leave doubt
on the minds of reasonable intelligent people as
to his guilt the effect Is to destroy whatever in
tuence the punishment wovld have upon the COM
muny, for we can think Of nothing more terrible
than to send an innocent man 10 an lgnomnious
DEATH NeW York Werdd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-17

NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has
~ been duly appointed Executor of the last
viii and testament Of
EBENEZER NORRIS, late of Wayne,
in the County OF konncbec, deceased intestate and
has undertaken that trust by giving bond as the
law directs: All persons therefore, having de.
mands against the estate Of said deceased are de-
sired to exhibit the same for settlement; and all
indebted to said estate requested to make i'm
mediate payment to EBESEZER NORRIS.
November, 1874. 3W5l
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Notice.

I hereby forbid all persons from harboring or
L trusting my wife, Sarah j. Nc Allister, on my
account, rs have provided suitably for her sup.
port at my home in Burnham.
DAVID b. MCALLISTER.
Burnham. Me, Dec. 81, 1874. 3w5ls