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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-10-15
Galesburg Infested with Thieves and Burg
lars

GALEsBURG, ILL.,. Oct. 14-Last night
the room of travelling man at the Union
House was entered and $400 watch and
chain taken. No clue to the burglars.
About noon yesterday the grocery store
of D. @. Raymond was entered by some
persons at the back door, and, while the
bookkeeper was in the front part of the
store, the safe was robbed of ST. 80 in checks
and about $50 in currency.
The town is infested with thieves and
burglars, and robbing, house breaking, etc.,
are the order Of the day.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-10-15

of the sheriff he was siezed by party of
masked men and shot The same night
the negro woman who administered the
poison for Gair, was taken from the guards
by an armed body. and hung to a tree in
the court yard. The negroes consider it a
retribution for the crimes of these danger
Gus negroes.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-10-15
More Failures in New York.

New YORK, Oct. 15.-Moses Sherman
Il Co., of % Walker street, the principal
member of which is brother of A. Sher
man who recently went into bankruptcy,
have also failed. The firms liabilities are
stated at. 100000. and the assets at $95,
900; fifty thousand being stock and forty.
five thousand bills receivable.
Harris Rothstien, halter, has filed an
assignment of his property for the benef,
of his creditors. His liabilities are given
as $37, ,O69. So and assets $l2,O45.OO.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-10-15
SoHENCK's PULMoNIC SYRUP, FOR THE CURE OF
CONSUMPTION. CoUGHs AND COLDS.


The great virtue OF this medicine is that it rpens
the matter and throws it out of the system, purhes
the blood, and thus effects cure,
SCHEScK's SEA WEED Tonic, FOR THE CURE OF
DYSPEPSIA, INDIGESTION, sc.
The Tonic produces healthy action Of the stom-
ach, creating an appetite fom ming chyle, and curing
the most obstinate cases of Indigestion.
ScHENCK's MANDRAKE PILLS, FOR THE CURE OF
LIVER COMPLAINT, &c.
These Pills Alternative, and produce healthy
action OF the liver without the least danger they
are free from ca omel, and yet more effaciOus IN
restoring healthy action to the liver.
These remedies are q certain cure for Consump'
tion, as the PulmOnic Syrup ripens the matter and
purihes the blood. The Mand axe Pills act upon
the liver create healthy bile, and remove all dis
eases of the liver, often a cause OF Consumption
The Sea Weed Tonic gives tone and strength TO the
stomach, makes good digestion, and enables the
organs to form good blood; and thus creates 9
healthy circul4ti IL of healthy blood. The com
bned action Of these medicines as thus explain
ed will cure every case of Consumption, II takeI
in time and the use Of the medicines preserved in
Dr. Schenck is professionally at his principal of
hce, corner Sixth and Arch streets, philadelphia
every Monday, where all letters for advice must o'
addressed. Schenck's medicines for sale by al
Druggists.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-10-15
Honest Money Conventions

DETROIT, Oct. 14-The hard-money
convention met in this city to day, quite a
number OF Liberal Republicans being
present. Resolutions appointing ten dele
gates to the Cincinnati hard money con-
vention on Oct. %, and declaring opposi-
ton to any scheme of initiation, or any
form of paper money not actually inter-
convertible into coin, were adopted.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-10-15
ALitt,e wholesome Lynching.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Oct IA. The
negro who killed Sam Garner in Murray
county a few days ago. was taken from the
guard last night by party of disguised
Een and hung.
New ORLEANS, La. Oct. 4-John Gair
was arrested at Baton Rouge yesterday,
charged with being accessory to the poi
soning of DR.. Saunders, While in charge
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-10-15
Notice to Newspaper Thieves.

VIA. OF NEWSPAPERS, ETC. Whoever shall un
lawfully and feloniously stea take and carry away
any newspaper or periodical from the place where
the same may be left for any other person, shdT bt
deemed guilty Of larceny and punished acc0rdinty
1t shall be sufficient to allege, in the Indictment un
der this section property to be in the publisher
in the person for whom the newspaper or periodical
WAS ieft.-LdeCs Of Illinois.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-10-15
More Cheap Money-Helping Initiate the
Currency.

CINCINNATI, Oct. a. "A Herdberg. B.
Spitzenberger. David Grail and Anna
Grail were arrested here last evening
charged with passing counterfeits on the
First National Bank of Aurora, I'll. About
500 in counterfeit money was found in
their possession. The parties were COM
mitted to jail
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-10-15
Accident at a Fair.

CINCINNATI, Oct. 14-A special says
the t at the fair grounds, neal Greenfield
Ohio, to-day, the seats around the race
track fell, precipitating fully 900 people to
the ground severely iDjuriDg number of
men, women and children,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-10-15
Dubuque County Election.

DUBUQUE, Iowa, Oct. l5.-Leff1er has
1853 majority oyer Kirkwood in this
county, and the whole state ticket runs
about these figures. The Republicans
elect one representative, j. K. Graves,
not two, as enormously reported yesterday
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-10-15
New YORK Market.
NEW YORK, Oct. Il
New 5's-1.15A.
IT & III a0ss-118

U. s. 10.40's-117.
Currency 6's-1.23h.
COMMERCIAL.
Whaat-1@2c better; No 8 Caica 20 -4D18;Nc
do 25C91 90; No Milwaukee 29Ql 81; winter
red western l 22Q1 Al.
+ Rye Quiet.
Barley-Quet
Coma shade frmer; steam western mixed II
sail do.72!z high mixed and yellow 721aGLT3.
Oats-Quiet and steady; mixed 3SG40, including
good to prime c .,icag 46g4,
Pork-Heavy Il - s.
/ Lard-Firm at 149lo1s.
Whisky-l7L.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-10-15
The Neat Housekeepers'

CTOVE DSESSING. NO DUST! NO SMELL!
= Always soft nd ready for use without dish
1t will do more work with less labor and expense,
and give more elegant and lasting lustrc, than any
STOVE POLISH ever produced. stove can be dress
Mass.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-10-15
What "o1d Probs" Saws.

WASHINGTON, Oct. l5.-Probabilities
for upper Mississippi and lower Missouri
valleys, rising barometer, northwest winds,
cooler and clearing weather.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-10-15
IMPERIAL GRANUM,

IMPERIAL GRANUM,
THE GREAT MEDICINAL FOOD.
This Justly celebrated DIETETIC Preparation lie
In composition, principally the GLUTEN derived
from the White Winter Flint Wheat Cereal, a solid
extract, the invention of an eminent chemist.
II has not only been highly recommended, but
certified to by large number OF CHEMISTS and
HYsICIANs-representing very high degree Of
medical sclence-as the
Safest, Most Acceptable and Reliable Food
for the growth OF Infants aud Children, and for
Mothers lacking sufficient nourishment for their
offspring.
Unlike those preparations made from animal or
vlnous matter, which are liable to stimulate the
brain and irritate the digestive organs, 1t embraces
in Its elementary composition
THAT WHICH MAKES STRONG BONE AND MUSCLE,
That which makes good Flesh and Blood.
That which is easy Of Digestion-never
constipatihg,
That which is kind and friendly to
the brain,
And that which acts as preventive OF those Intes
tinal disorders incidental to childhood.
Aud while 1t would be difficult to conceive ol
anything in Food or Dessert more creamy or deli
cious, or more nourishing and strengthening as al
aliment In
Ferers, Pulmonary Complaints, Dyspepsia
PRosTRATIoNs OF THE SYSTEM,
OR GENERAL DEBILITY,
t. rare medicinal excellence in all Intestinal Dis
eases especially in Dysentery, Chronic DiarrhGs
and Cholera Infantum, has been incontestibly pro
ven See circulars for testimonials. Sold by drug
gists generally and at the Wholesale depot by
CAItLE & STRONG,
153 Water street, New York.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-10-15

Blank Books of every variety and
style ruled and bound to order at THE
ARGUS OFFICE.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-10-15
Chicago Market.

CHICAGO, Oct. 10.
Wheat-Strong and higher; 1915 cash. 97s
Nov,
Corn-Stcady; 5675 cash 81 Nov
Ga s-.Firmer; 3}2s cash; 323s Nov.
Ryr-73
Barley-Unchanged,
Pork-Easy; % 75 cash; 22 1OG922 10 Oct,
Lard-Steady at 1875.
Whisky-1 1874.
LIVESTOCK.
Hogs-Receipts 1900. Marke: firm and moder-
ately active ON good to choice heavy, ess!er OF
light; sales rough to common mixed 25lS7 80
common TO good heavy 60099 90; good to choice
heavy 0OGt8 %; Philadelphia logs 50; common
to choice light 60lt7 S5.
Catle-Receipts 3.000 Market frmrr; medium
to choice O0l6 o.: through Texans "a GO.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-10-15
ST. Louis Market.

81. LOUIS, Oc'. Is
9 Whelt-Firmer; G1H cash; 1 G261 625 Octo
Der; 60la41 81 N vember; No fall 361a cash.
Corr-Easier; 81 cash: 46TsQf47 November.
Oats-Quiet; 3514 40g35H cash; 35: aG0351S Oc:O
Der.
Rye-Sttaly.
Barley--Steady.
RWhisky-Louer; 1 14H.
Pork-St ady; jobbing "a 90
@Lard UnCb benged'
LIVE STOCK.
Hogs-Rcceipts $500 lower; shippers T507 25
bacon 0OQg7 %; butchers 65QDS 90.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-10-15

ed Brequet Hair Springs Full Ruby Jewelied, ana
eombiue all modern improvements IN Watch
making.
These Watches were awarded the Grand Prize h.
the Paris Exposition of 1861 for the best perform
ancc and greatest accuracy in adjustment: and as
further guarantee that they equal to the bestwe
annex names of some of the most respectable deal
ers i'll the trade VINO have tested them for years ana
will Nouch for the accuracy Of our statements:
Benedict Bros. n. Y, w. T. Weeks, Bangor,
z. Marks, Troy, NY, Me.
J. A: Smith, Saratoga Sp's II. W. StrGng Elmira, n
NY. \.
E. B. Booth & Son. Roch- Haskins & Isoen oswe
ester, n. Y. go, N Y.
II. Rotchkisz, Buffalo, n. Hyde & Bettys, Auburn
Y. NY
B. X Chase & Co.. Rut j. A Clark, Batavia, N
land, VT. Y,
J. H Grant Troy, Pa II. Cowen & Co., Cleve
G. W. Luce, XeDia, Ohio land, o.
A. Lowell, Portland, Me. %. Ii. FORD, New Hoven:
Ohio. Nichols & Isentha To-
A. l.. Burbank, Worces ledo. Ohio.
ter, Mass. Geo. Embry, Morrow, o.
W. S. Taylor, Utica, New G. Bills, CanaLdaigua N.
York. Y. LIE Grys & Worth
Evans & Manning, Bing- Cambridge, n. y
hamton, N. \. d. B. Buell. & Co, Hart
chester, n. il: c. Wyman, St, Albans,
ny. W. Kirk, w winsted
| Ashtabula, o. John 3. Morriss. Cincin
| Weld Bros, Lockport, N. nat o.
BailIctte & Weld, Water Pa
| loo, Iowa. l. H. Grant, Troy, N Y
| Carpenter q Bro, Bnr- N. 7. Kilhurn, Cory,
lingtOn, Iowa. Pa.
| Ferguson Clapp, Indianapolis, Ind.
And a large number OF others throughout the
United States. For further particulars, ask your
| matchmaker to see them, or address
| QUINCHE & KRUGLER,
Wholesale Agents in the United States, Salesroom
Is Maiden Lane. New York.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-10-15
Milwaukee Market.

JWAUkEE, Oct 10
Wheat-2c higher; 13IE cash 114 November;
No 3, 1 02A.
Confirm; 5SH.
Oats-Firm; 341a.
Rye-Stcady: 1917
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-10-15
6. Nj. KELLER. M. ..

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Residence cor
: Orleans and Ohio streets next door to KGhert
Drug Store. Office over Benser & Thomas Drus
store Market Square, office hours 10 to IL A. NJ t
Pm 7-14d&wly
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-10-15
LOCAL COLUMN.
IMPORTANT TO TRAVELLERS

IMPORTANT TO TRAVELLERS.
When you or leave the City Of NEW YORK,
save annoy ance and expense Of carriage hire and
stop at the GRAND UNION HOTEL, opposite the
GRAND CENTRAL DEPOT. 1t has over $50 elegantly
furnished rooms and is htted up at an expense of
over $900,0O0. Elevator. steam and all modern i'm
provemcnts. European Plan. The RESTAUR-
ANTS, Lunch Counter and Wine Rooms sup
piled with the best the market can furnish. The
CUISINE Is unsurpassed. Rooms for a single person,
81 so and 81 per day rich suites for families pro-
portionately low, that visitors to the city and
travellers live more luxuriously, for less money,
at the GRAND UNION, than at any other first
class Hote. n the city. Stages and Cars pass the
Hotel every minute for all parts Of the City.
G. f. & W. d. GARRISON, Managers
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-10-15
Waters New Scale Piano:
WATERS Concerto ORGANS

are Lnt BEST MADK. Iut IUUCH ELASTIC, HuU q HIIt
SINGaNG TONE, POWERFUL, PURE and EVEN.
WATERS Concerto ORGANS
cannot be RxcELLED in TONE or BEAUTY; they DEFY
COMPETITION. The CONCERTO STOP is a FINE IMI-
TATIoN of the HUMAN VOICE.
PRICES EXTREMELY LOW for CASH DURING
THIS MONTH. MONTHLY INsTALMENTS RECEIVED:
oil PIANOS so to $40 ORGANS $4 to $40; MONTHLY
AFTER FIRST DEPOSIT. AGENTS WANTED. A
LIBERAL DISCOUNT to Teachers, Ministers, churches
Schools, Lodges, etc. SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS TO
THE TRADE. Illustrated Catalogues Mailed. HOR-
ACE WATERS & SON, 4S1 Broadway, N. Y.
THE B. sHONINGER ORGAN.
HORACE WATERS & SON, 4s1 Broadway, N.
Y. have obtained the Agency of this well-knOwn
Organ, and prepared to supply the trade on the
most liberal terms. Agents wanted in every Coun'
| ty in the U. S. and Canada, Catalogues mailed.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-10-15
KENWoRTE.Y & REARDsLEY

1 AW AND ABSTRACT OFFICE. ROOMS IN
L Court House. Jno. T. Kenworthy JAS, NJ. Boards
ey. 10-23d&Wtf
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-10-15
M. III. STURGEON,

ATT >KNEY AND COUNSELOR AT Law
n i.ock Island, III. Office in Mitchell & Iynde
Block. dWtf
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-10-15
P. r. McELHERNE.

ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LA
n and Solicitor in Chancery Office oppo
Rock Island House, Rock Island, Ill. 8-s0dw1
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-10-15
WATCH BUYERS attention

Y directs the alter
!, the purchase Of
Watches to the su :
periority of the
Nickel Movement
atches, made by
the Messrs. PoBEL
Il CoTRyoIsTER. OF
Switzerland. Gents
and Ladies' sizes
in Stem and Key
Winders.
Those Watches
have Equilibrium
Escapem'ts. Chro-
nOmeter balance,
Ruby Pallet, ten .
pered and harda~.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-10-15

The great virtue OF this medicine is that it ripen
the matter and throws it out of the system, purihe
the blood, and thus effects cure,
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1875-07-29

special commissioners or other officials,
appointed and paid by the department of
the interior, had personally Investigated
this agency before my visit and given
that department information indicating
the bad state Of affairs there"
This tells story that will need to be
Investigated to the bottom. 1t is very
doubtful if the administration will do it,
but the Democratic House Of Represent
tatiyes that assemblies next winter will
see that it is done thoroughly, without
regard to the roLtenness to be exposed,
or the begging for mercy on the part OF
the ScamDS implicated
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1875-07-29
Fire in WaldOboro'.

WALpoHoEo. July -, Last evening Il
few minutes before 10 clock II fire broke
out in the store occupied by 5. A. Isaacson
dry goods dealer in Sprouts Block, sup
posed to have originated by explosion O!
4 lamp. The Triumph Engine WAS prompt
ly on the spot and succeeded III eNtinguish-
ing the flames in two hours The estimate
total loss is about : 10 900; as follows :
On block $4,000; insured s., 900; 5. A.
lsaacson stock s.. 800; insured ST 200
Mrs. l.. W. kimbail goods $ 800, insur-
ance $500; Mrs. Geo. Sproul household
goods 81 900, no insurance; w. F. Lay
cnsaler 5000 insurance $500 There were
some small losses to other tenants in the
block The able efforts of the lire com
pany recently organized here alone saved
Us from as extensive and disastrous Il con
migration as we suffered in 1871
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1875-07-29

The Prog. Age notices our little wood
cut OF the Custom House cheese We are
glad to see it, because it draws attention
to the matter, and there IS nothing Xix t
advertising But the description is ban
Cling We had rather loan the cut than
to have such q verbal botch made OF it
For instance, the old rat sitting on the
edge represents the editor of the Age
and is not mustard dog" but pep
pered one, and cayenne at that
New Hampshire is prepared to deal
summarily with the tramp nuisance. The
recent Legislature passed u law, which is
now in force that provides as follows
SECTION l. If any person shall be Il public
vagrant, beSgar or Il tramp. OF shall go about
from place to place asking or subSisting on
charity, or without visible means Of support
he may, upon complaint before any justice OF
the peace or police court, be sentenced to hard
labor upon any county farm or town farm, OF
in any house of correction or common Jail. not
exceeding six months. And any act of beg
cling or vagrancy, shall be taken to be evidence
of the commission of the crimes above de-
scribed.
w. o. Avery chief clerk in the Treas
ury Department, and who was in collision
with the distillery swindlers, has been in
dicted But he won't be punished he
knows too much.
Bad harvest weather in Europe has
advanced the price of bread stuff all over
the world, particularly in this country,
and the wheat growers are feeling well.
Flour has advanced about twenty per cent
In Bangor they don't say "Will you
take something ~ but Have wink ?''
The boys all understand it, bar-keepers and
sheriffs included
We wonder if that man who was
driving load of seventy kegs of powder
felt entirely certain of his seat during the
big thunder shower.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1875-07-29
The Old Orchard House Burned.

Old Orchard Beach, July -. The loss
by the burning Of the Old Orchard House
is greater than at first supposed. Mr.
Staples estimates his loss at from So, UUL
to $50 900. The total losses aggregate
500, 600. The heaviest private loss is that
of Paul Brooks and family of New York
who loses several thousand dollars worth
of clothing and .jewclry. The occupants
Of the lower stories saved most of theil
effects. The Ocean House and other houses
are well sprinkled with the sufferers
though many left tor their homes on to
DAYS trains
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1875-07-29
The Fourth District.

The Republican Convention for the
Fourth Congressional District will be held
at Bangor on the 18th Of August 1t will
be an exciting occasion. The aspirants
tor the place of the deceased Gen. Hersey
are not very numerous, but they are very
active, persistent and terribly in earnest.
Lew. Powers comes forward bearing the
scars of numerous conflicts, but anointed
with the salve Of the Carey verdict, and
puts in his claim. lie is reinforced by
hard working henchmen all over the dis
trict, who are making hard and i'll many
instances successful fights in the caucuses.
Lew moves right on, despite the clamor
of bitter opponents, keeping his eye on the
checker board and directing the moves.
1t will be surprising if he doesn't come in
ahead at the convention. Gen Plaisted,
however, has an array OF devoted friends,
who are working for his success, but they
ment that Aroostook's claim have been so
long overlooked that she must now de
ma1td that they be recognized. Isaiah
Stetson is named as among the possible
compromises, while Lew Barker, Of the
''ten inches OF whisky fame, is hanging
on the Verge OF the movements, III the
hope that something may turn up to his
advantage.
The Democratic Convention will meet
at Bangor on the 18th of August For the
nomination by that body we hear but one
name mentioned, that of Hon. James G.
Madigan, of Iioulton 1t is much to eN-
pect in 4 district 50 strongly Republican
as the fourth that Democrat should be
elected, yet there are many pronounced
republicans, tired of the machinery ct
party drill and anxious to see the district
Worthily represented, who are ready tn
give their influence and vote, Tor Mr.. Mad
igan They recognize in hina gentleman
of commanding talents, 4 thoroughly hon
est man and one whose presence IN Con-
gress would do honor 10 Maine Party
ties are holding men very loosely
| loosely as to be easily broken by the
strong pressure that is felt lur men in high
places wno Shall truly rel resent the peo-
pie of the state
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1875-07-29

Daniel {. Haynes of VIM, Me, viii ii
Il few days have queer steam mill in OPP
Grafton. This mill is about three miles
below VIM village, on the military roa,
and is Il curiosity. 1t is constructed by
fastening a steamboat to an fashioned
sawmi'l MIR. Haynes has for number
Of years been engaged in manufacturing
lumber by means of an ordinary water
power mill, but this spring he leased OF
the Messrs. Poor the steamer which they
have been running between Midway and
VIM, backed it up the stream, and tax
ing off the paddle wheel, bolted the boat
firmly to the framework of his mill The
boat sets on strong blocking and its en-
CINE will furnish the power for running
all the machinery Mr.. Haynes may wish to
use
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1875-07-29
For Governor,
CHARLES W. KObER Is,
Prohibition that Don't Prohibit.

The great difficulty about the prohibit
orv law of Maine is its utter ineificency
1t doesn't do what it processes to do or
what its friends claim for it, and it can
not he made to. Protesting to prohibit
the sale Of liquor. it sanctions a wholesale
shop in Portland, with yearly sales aggre-
eating hundred thousand dollars. This
store is authorized to supply :; retail shop
in every town and city of the State. And
what guaranty have the public that these
retail shops will be any better conducted,
more moral OF less harmful than any other
| grog- shops? This must be found, if at all,
in the character of the keepers of the
shops. There is really no other restraint
OF course these agents belong to politi-
cal parties, and secure their positions gen
orally us the reward Of party services
They get the Offices as other places are
secured in consequence OF services to the
| Nc Are these men likely to be so per-
vaied by all the Christian virtues that they
are the safe depositaries and the only ones,
for dealing out such a tremendous agent
Of destruction as liquor is represented to
| be? Certainly. it is 4 curious way in
which to select such class Of Just men
made perfect
! 1t may well be doubted. and it is doubt
ed by those with the best opportunities to
knowand Judge. whethera prohibitory law
ever vet reformed one man inclined to
drink. 1t never yet withheld from one
the means of drunkenness Without some
thing to touch, to convince. to convert,
no statute could be enacted, though back
ed by all the civil force of the world, that
could overcome the personal habit of men,
in respect to excuses of diet. All attempts
of the Kind have been failures. and they
always will be
The evil OF incompetence must be net
and overcome by other influences. 1t
Yields not to reproach, OF accusation. or
contumely-but to influences like those by
which the gracious gospel cleaves its way
| to the heart. 1t has a Christian mission
that lays its hand upon and moves human
ity. 1t comes with greetings Of love, not
with fines. and penalties, and shackles,
and dungeons 1t closes the grog-shop
by taking away its customers. 1t is not
in the hands Of hypocrites and hirelings
it does not belong to political speculation,
nor the Juggling Of the caucus,
The miserable price OF hypocrisy called
the prohbitory law of Maine, which for 4
quarter OF century has played such 4
farce in this community, is again endors-
ed by the Republican party of Maine, and
all who do not bow the knee Of worship
are stigmatized as friends Of intempel-
ance. The only reply called for is re-
ference to the history Of the Maine law
1t has accomplished nothing but fraud
and deceit 1t cannot be presented eX-
cept with a prOhibitory statute in one
hand and a rum jug in the other. 1t can
not he thought of by any rejecting man
except with laughter and scorn. And
yet the people of the State are asked to
come up and again endorse the fraud and
the party that sustains it.