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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-11-04

Condensed as these exhibits are they give quite
clear idea of the vast aggregate transactions of the
company during the third of century it has been in
operation. There are, however, many paints which
cannot be given in a synopsis like the above. Thus
while the aggregate receipts from policy holders is
shown, there is not given the aggregate returned to
them. More concisely still, the results to policy
holders is as follows:-
Amount received from policy-holders by
Amount Of losses paid. 21i
Amount OF dividends apportioned 6l94,29O
Amount paid for surrenders, etc. 4577,427
Excess of premium receipts. 1O4s6'O3I
Assets Dec. 81, 1875. ID s29
Excess OF Assets. ...........,..,.... 1881, 79S
That is, including what ofassets the company now
has on hand, all of which belong to the policy
ers, the companys transactions have Melted the pol
icy-holders nearly 100000 more than they have
paid into its treasury and there are still outstanding
contracts for furnishing nearly S6leOOCOO more of
insurance.
We find the career of the New England Mutual
unmarked by that eagerness for business at any cost
which is the Characteristic of many companies.
Indeed, 1t Is doubtful if there is another in
the country equally conservative. With a business
sufhcenty large to give an element of certainty to
all Its transactions its officers have for several years
past devoted their efforts to the urtherance of the
interest of the present membership rather than to
the procuring of new business. Such business as
comes to them at legitimate cost, they willing
accept such will not come at legitimate cost they
are still more willing to let go elsewhere. Such is
the policy the management has selected after due
deliberations and the exhibit as set forth above is far
from one upon which serious objection thereto could
be founded. nov4d2tS&W
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-11-04
AUCTION SALE
f. O. BAILEY & CO.,

AUCTION SALE
F.O. BAILEY & CO.,
Auctioneers and Commission Merchants
salesrooms IS and 81 Exchange M.
BAILEY. G.. W. ALLEN.
Ar Regular sale Of Furniture and General Merchan
Consgnments solicited. oc3dt
Furniture, Carpets,
Stoves, &C.,
BY AUG TON.
F. o. Bailey & CO., AuctiOneers.
IN SATURDAY, Nov. 4th, at 10 o'clock A. NJ,
~ we shall sell at Salesroom IS and 81 Exchange
Street, PaTlor Furniture, chamber Sets Dining
Ware Sc, sc. nov2d3t
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE ON
COTTON STREET
BY AUCTION.
"E shall sell on SATURDAY, Nov 4th, at 3
w O'Clock p. NJ. the valuable Real Estate No A
Cotton st. near Free, known the Ambrose Colby
house Said house is two story with IA finished rooms
God cellar, csteTn, &c. Lot about 43 X IS feet.
This property Is well situated and the sale offers
good opportunity for occupancy or investment.
Terms at sac. Fot further particulars enquire OF
ALFRED BUTLER,
3S3 Washington IT., Boston.
F. o. BAILEY & CO., AuctiOneers.
oct1S dtd
ADMINISTRATIONS SALE
or
" Il s s Ell s
BY AUCTION.
DURSUANT to license obtained from the Hon.
Il Judge of the Probate Court in and for Cum
berland County, L shall sell at Public Auction. on
THURSDAY, November 9th, A. ID. 1876, at ~
O'Clock NJ, at Auction Rooms of +. o. Bailey & Co.,
s. Exchange Street. Portland, the following Vessels
belonging to the Estate of Moses b. Nckerson late Of
Portland, deceased.
Sch. Lottie s. Reed 1-16.
Cynosure, lie.
" Frank Herbert, 1-32.
e City Point, lie.
s. Eva May, lie.
Vanguard, lie
JOSEPH A. LOCKE, Administrator.
nov2 DIT
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-11-04

COLBY UNIvERsITY.-The Literary Frater-
nifty held public exercises in the college chapel
Wednesday evening. The chapel was well
filled and the exercises were of unusual excel
lence. The debate especially elected much at
tention. At the conclusion of the debate a
vote was taken on the merits of the question.
and resulted in the affirmative. The following
was the programmes:
MUSIC. ...College Cholr
oou. s.....s..r W. NICHOLS
Music. ............. .............. College Choir
Debate-Question.
Resolved, That the right of suffrage should be re-
stricted to those persons who eau read aud write.
4f. Neg.
H. M. Thompson. j. Z. Case.
IL. n. Haynes. w. III. Looney.
MUSIC. college Choir
Work upon the new gymnasium is being rap
idly pushed forward aud will soon be complet-
ed.
The term closes 10 about four weeks. Dur
ing the coming vacation a large majority of the
students will teach. L.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-11-04

neguIar sale OF Furniture and General Merchan-
uise every saturday commencing at 10 O'Clock q. m.
C0nSlgnm ents solicited o..adk
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-03-29
Do Your Duty.

As this is our last issue before cleo.
ton we would impress upon the minds
of the friends of the city the necessity
of untiring labor from now until the
night of election. We have a we'll
organized and powerful foe TO encoun.
ter in the Leaguers, who are leaving
no stone unturned which will contrib
ute to their success. Every in
telligent man in the community knows
that it would be sad calamity to US
to have the city government fall into
the hands of this reckless and ignor-
ant mob, and he should act according
ly. Do not be content by simply 60
ing to the polls yourself but make it
point to see that your neighbors and
friends, if friendly to ourl cause, vote
also. There is no telling what another
year Of League administration would
do tor WATERFOWL. You know how
the city stands to-day, thanks to the
Citizens Association, and every white
man who intends to live in Waterfowl
the coming year should feel it incum-
bent upon himself to make an individ-
ual effort in behalf of an honest city
government. Let every member of
the Citizens Association do his best.
and then if Watertown passes into the
hands of its enemies Others must be
held accountable.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-03-29
The Straights' Decree.

The pure and unadulterated Demo
cracy in solemn conclave assembled
have decreed that no Republican shall
be elected to city oticethis Spring.
The Democracy as taught BY Wash
ington and Jefferson propose to audit
bills, repair sidewalks and erect lam D.
posts in this, the Centennial year of
American Independence. What could
be more proper! Perhaps the Demo.
cracy as taught by Washington and
Jefferson will, however, allow Repub-
ican to live here aud pursue his bust
ness under its dazzling resign, provid.
ing he agrees not to break up its or
ganization. or carry the city for a Re-
publican President next fall.
And perhaps ifthe Republicans con-
duct themselves so as not to injure the
Democracy In any way, they may be
allowed to now and then build cross
walk land do the general scavenger work
Of the city But we advise the Straig hts
not to trust Republicans among the dem
cratic masses, until they are assured be-
You'd doubt that their party is entirely
safe, and not in danger of being COB
bled up by these dangerous and med
ding creatures. AS they have once
betrayed the trust Democrats reposed
in them, and objected the city to Re-
publican rule, too much care cam
not be exercised in preventing them
from doing the same thing again. An
other year of Republican rule would
bring everlasting disgrace on the city,
aud would injure it far more than any
bonded Indebtedness cc~id. For the
common welfare of Republicans and
those depending on them for support,
We do hope that the Federal Office
holders in this city will no longer force
Democrats to elect Republicans to Of
fee And we would ask the pure and
unadulterated to deal with us as lem
iently as possible, and not judge us all
harshly because the postmaster "wound
their party around his finger" and
played the devil with it generally.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-03-29
Oh RepnbHrap.
MARCH %, 1876.
Republican National Convention.

The next Union Republican National
Convention, for the nomination of candi
dates for President and Vice Preside Mt of
the United States, will be held in the city
of Cincinnati on Wednesday, the l4th day
of June, 1876, at II o'clock noon, and will
consist of delegates from each state equal
to twice the number OF its sena tors and rep
resentatives in Congress, and of two dele
gates from each organized territory and the
District of Columbia,
Iu calling the conventions for election of
delegates, the committees of the several
states are recommended to invite all Repuh-
Iicau electors and all other voters, without
ious party affiliations, who are opposed TO
factional issues, and desire to promote
friendly feeling ana permanent harmony
throughout the country, by maintaining
and enforcing all the constitutional rights
of every citizen, including full and free ex-
ercise of the right of suffrage, without in
timidaton and without fraud, who are IN
favor of continued prosecution and punish
ment of all official dishonesty, and of an
economical administration Of the govern
men. by honest. faithful and capable OIL
GERS; who are in favor of making such re-
forms IN the government as experience may
from time to time suggest; who are opposed
to impairing the credit of the nation by de-
preciating any of its obligations, and in
favor of sustaining in every way the ma
tional faith and financial honor; who hold
that the common school system is the nur
sery of American liberty, and should be
maintained absolutely free from sectarian
control; who believe that for the promotion
of these ends, the direction of the Govern
ment should continue to be con6ded to
those who adhere to principle Of LIE to
support them as incorporated in the Conssi-
tuition and laws, and who are in favor of
recognizing and strengthening the funda-
mental principle of national unity in this
centennial anniversary of the the birth of
the republic. Cd. MORGAN.
Chairman Republican National Committee.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-03-29
Who are They!

THE Straight Democratic Movement
was set in motion by few over jealous
partisans who evidently have the DEM
ocratic party more at heart than well
and economically governed city. 1t is
a notorious fact that the men who are
crying party at this time, when We
need the deliberations of all the wise
heads among US of all parties, are men
who own no real estate here. These are
the mer who would rather have the city
government 60 into the hands Of COM
munists than have it Offered by honest
and efficient men through a Citizens
Movement. And why? Having
little or no real estate here, they have
comparatively no interest in the rise or
fall OF Waterfowl. If the city pros
pers, we'll and good, but if on the cor
trary it is put up on the auction block,
these men can pack their trunks and
be miles away in twenty-four hours
notice. 1t is not the wealthy Or suo-
stantial business men of the Dem oera-
tic party in this community, who give
countenan ce to this revolutionary and
pernicious movement. On the con-
trary it is manipulated by a set Of ar
dent politicians who expect to reap
harvest from the county Offices nextfall.
Is it to be wondered at, under the cir
cumstances that party is of more.conse-
quence to them than wise and econ
omical administration of our city af-
fairs? We hope that the large proper
ty holders and business men of Water
town, will see to it that these reckless
politicians have as few followers as
possible on election day. Shut up
your shops and give one day to the
city. We have double enemy to deal
with this year--the League and the
Straights.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-03-29
Poor Excuse Better than None.

The Straights give it as an excuse
for calling their meeting that the Citi-
zen $ Association was started by and
in the interest of Republicans; that it
is controlled and run by Republicans
for the sole purpose of Sc curing to
themselves the city Offices. Now, the
men who utter these falsehoods insult
their audiences by knowingly and vii
fully stating untruths The men who
do all the talking at the Straight Dem.
ocratic gatherings know that life long
Democrats tooSs the first steps towards
a citizens movement, both last year
and this. They also know that Re
publicans, although present. had scarce
ly a word to say at the meeting Oh the
10th, inst. Republicans were there
ready to cooperate with Democrats in
a peoples movement, but in order to
avoid giving any cause for the talk
which appears to be the entire stock in
trade Of the Straights. waited to see
whether the Democrats generally wan
ted to 60 into citizens movement
again this year. With two exceptions
all the Democrats were in favor of an
anti League organization made up Of
citizens irrespective of party, and Re-
publicans as we'll as Democrats we're in
vited to join in the movement. These
are the simple facts of the case, and
Messrs. Gardner and Seely know it.
They were present at the first citizens
meeting and know that Republicans
took back seats and sat with closed
lips. And yet at the Democratic
meeting on the 23d inst, they charac-
terized the citze MS movement as
Republican dodge inaugurated by Re-
publicans, and run by them. How
these men could stand up before an
audience composed of their neighbors
and fellow citizens and unblushinyly
utter such glariug falsehoods, knowing
them to be such, is perfectly incom-
prehensible. Can it be possible that
men who will impose on an audience,
by unscrupulously appealing to the
prejudices rather than the common
sense of their hearers, are anything
more than political demagogues? De-
pend upon it they are not safe leaders,
and 20 honest citizen ought 10 be
found among their followers.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-03-29
Pure Milk.

YNHE undersigned desires to inform the
J. citizens of Watertown that he has loca-
ted permanently and is now prepared to
furnish all who desire it Pare Undulterated
Milk all the year around at cts per quart
will warrant my milk to be strictly pure
and clean. AS many may not know, |
would state that the quality OF milk much
depends on the quality of food fed the cows
feed my cows with the best food corn
meal, &C., ino swiftly and | guarantee yon
will get no swill milk from me. Give ne
a trial. Orders by postal card will receive
prompt attention. Respectfully,
II. W. EATON.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-03-29

ONE among us who considers him
self great Democratic light, although
new in the business, is quoted as saying
with more force than good taste, that the
city might sink for all he cared, his only
anxiety being for the success of the
Democratic National ticket INF Novem-
Der. It is refreshing to know that
there is at least one person here who
can throw to the winds all care and
solicitude for the interests of the place,
and divest himself Of the great trouble
and concern that stares most of US 10
the face. Happy indeed is that man
who can make everything in this life
subservient to the success of the Dem
oeratic party.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-03-29

ALL who attended the League meet
ing at Turner Hall last Monday eve
ming were highly entertained. 1t
looked a little awkward, however, to
see the leader of the Straights in a
League meeting. But the Leaguers
have of course forgotten what he said
about them last year, and are now
ready and anxious to do that aforesaid
scavenger work.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-03-29

Hon. John A. Bentley, of Sheboy-
gan, has been appointed Commissioner
Of Pensions, at Washington, vice Gen.
G. r. Gill, who has been compelled by
Ell health to retire after brief incum-
hency, in which, however, he abund-
antlY demonstrated his qualifications
FOR the position. In the person Of Mr..
Bentley, be will have worthy and ex-
eellent successor. Mr.. Bently is an
able lawyer, and served in the State
Senate with notable ability. For some
years past be has been President Of
the Sheboygan and Fond du Lac
Railroad Company, from which posi-
ton he recently retired.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-03-29

We would advise the Straights to
have their next meeting at McMillen's
Hall The League is composed of
poor men who cannot afford to pay for
Turner Hall.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-03-29

THE question now is-Have the
Straishts swallowed the League or the
league the Straights? Both are now,
to all intents and purposes, one organ
zation.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-03-29
loan Wanted

nN one of 1.-THE best farms in the tow
" of Windsor, Dane County, Wis
$4,000 on 200 acres, and $4,000 on s
acres, to be secured by first mortgage at
per cent. interest, References given i
desired. Address Immediately,
O. S. HOLUM,
l6w6 DeForest, Dane County, VII
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-03-29
ST - Reward.

r WILL pay the above reward for the
Il apprehension of the person and persons
who broke into my cellar on the night of
the 23d inst, and stole goods therefrom.
CHARLES GOETTE.
Watertown March 25th, 1876
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-03-29
FURNITURE.

III ENRY MEYER, Monnfactnrer Of
- Boots Il Shoes and dealer in Leather
Hides, Pelts and Furs, 81 Main street
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-03-29

He lives IN the 18th ward, is trust
ed leader of the Union League. and
Byron-like often writes poetry, but
unlike Byron is wagon maker. He
went to Madison to prevent the pas
sage Of couple Of bills, which the
bondholders of this city had prepared
with view of swindling laboring men
out of their "little homes" and ap-
peared before the Committee on State
Affairs, to whom the bills had been
referred by the Assembly. Now, sir.
do you see, he made a great speech
before this Committee on the uncon-
stitutionality of these bills. When he
had finished a prominent lawyer Of
Milwaukee walked up and congratula-
ted him on his effort, inquiring at the
same time if he was practicing law in
Watertown. "No, sir" says our mod.
est friend, 81 am laborer." "WeIl,"
says the lawyer, "you know more about
law than one-half the lawyers in the
state, and [ advice you to go home
and open law Office, profession tor
which nature has especially fitted
you" Soon We expect Cambrian
Block will be ornamented with a shin
gle which will read thusly:
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-03-29

A horrid affair occurred near Oska-
Ioosa, Iowa, a few nights ago. A
young man went from that place to the
neighboring village of Beacon, and af-
fer INDUCING in considerable of the
ardent, started back on foot, and, be-
coming very weary, sat down on a stump
by the wayside to rest; from the posi-
ton he was found it, it is supposed he
slid off the stump, and endeavoring to
support himself on his hands pressed
them into the mud, and in his drunken
stupor failed to realize his situation.
The night was very cold, and the mud
froze around his hands and feet, and
the next morning when discovered it
vas necessary to chop him out of the
ground. The probabilities Of bis i'm
mediate recovery seem very small
both hands were frozen solid, as also
his fee. and limbs; other portions
of bis body are in a Similar con-
dltion. The news sent chill over
the whole community, and the parents
OF the unfortunate man. who A,e very
excellent people, have the heartfelt
sympathy Of all.
Orangeburg news and times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1875-1877, 1876-04-22
Col. f. +. Warlcy of Darlington,

Col. f. T. Marley of Darlington,
died OH the 18th inst, ofpncumonia at
Darlington Court House Col. War,
ley was one of South Carolina's brigh :
est sons, and his loss to her at this
time is indeed gricvous. lie was m
influential member Of the bar, Prcsi-
dent of the Democratic County or
ganization, aud Presidcat Of the Stale
Council of Friends Of Temperance.
Before the war lie wus editor of the
Soulhron, Grand Worthy Patriarch
Of the Sons Of Temperance Of South
Carolina, and q member Of the South
Carolina ] legislature:
Orangeburg news and times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1875-1877, 1876-04-22

Apologizing to a lamp post is prilma
facia evidence that it is not Merrcl's
llepatine for the Liver, but some
worthless trash, called Bitters, that
has been taken into the stomach.
Merrell's Hepatine acts directly on
the Liver causing it to throw off the
bile, and purify the blood. When
the Liver has healthy action the
whole system Is at once invigorated
aud strengthened; disease has no hold
on the system, and is easily eradiceted
NlerrelPs Hepatine has no equal in
permanently curing all diseases Of
the Liver, Stomache and Kidneys.
Fifty doses fer one dollar, two cents
per dose; cheaper than pills, and free
from Calomel. See book at Drug
Store. For sale by DR.. A. G. Dukes,
Orangeburg news and times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1875-1877, 1876-04-22
MASONIC

Pptros Council No. II, r.: q S. M.
Win meet each Thursday at o'clock p. M.
from 1st October to 1st April and Mt 8
e'cloc! from 1st April to 1st October, on
the following dates, June "a, July %, Aug.
10, Septic, Oct. 81, Nov. IS, and Dec. IL.
J. +. IZI.AR, Il. l.
G. w. BRuRsoS, Recorder.
!, Eureka Chapter No. 10, r.. A.. NJ
Will meet during the present Masonic year
at the usual hours, the followin dates:
March 10th, April 7th, May 9th, June
BAD, August 4th, September ls:, October
9Th, November 24th, december 10th.
Il, J. +. IZLAR. NJ. T.. II. +.
JIM. BnUEsos, Sec.
:, ghihboleth Lodge No. 2S, A.. F.. M...--
Will meet each Tuesday at 7 o'clock,
from lst Oct. to 1st April and at 8 oclocb
fron lst April to ,1st October OF the follow.
ing dates, April 4, AIay 2, June 6, July 4,
Aug. s, Sept. 5, Oct!:3, Nov. 7, Dec. S.
JAS. +. lZf.AR, w. NJ.
GEo. w. RRuSsoS, Sec
may 20 1875 I'm.
Orangeburg news and times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1875-1877, 1876-04-22
| CRUEL JOKE

y gentleman under ,nisappichcn-
sion us 10 our town ordinances sub
iected himself to q good deal Of in
convenience last week. Tho infor-
nation had reached i,i.a at his home
tnnt any ore who rode a stallion into
town would Ire required to pay fine
Of ten dollars. To avoid this he rode
three miles around Orangcburg, on
one Of his stellions. borrowed n horse
from friend and cam into our Burg,
when he ascertaincd that he had
been made the victim of u cruel Joke.
No such ordinance as the one alluded
to is in existence.
Orangeburg news and times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1875-1877, 1876-04-22
EASTER SUNDAY

At the Lutheran Church left many
pleasing Impressions upon the large
congregation of persons who were in
attendance. The. day was one Of the
sweetest ofthe new Spring and every
thing harmonized completely with the
bright occasion. The decorations were
elaborate and tastefully appropriate.
The walls Of the building were fcs-
TONED with wrcaths of cedar, deli
catcly relieved by intcrtwinings Of
roses. hcpu'pit recess was clad in
the same bright, attractive co!ors.
Indeed, sweet halo Of lovclincss
pcrneatca the entire building, and
everything seemed to lead one up
ward to the life heyond. Over the
altar high up on the wall we're these
Biblical quotations.: II am the
Resurrection and the Life" and
Christ is Risen !" The music was
exceptionally good and the singing su-
pcrb. The sacrament of the Lords
Supper and Confirmation were admin
istercd. The sermon preached by
Mr.. Haskell was full of divine truths
and replcte with religious instruction.
His style and manner Of delivery are
charming. There is no danger Of one
wcarying Of the length Of his SER
mons. They are interesting from
beginning to end. He has none of that
ranting defamation about him which
so frequently finds its why into the
pulpit nowadays. He clears uI each
particular part Of his argument ms he
goes along, and d,es not leave the
task of supplying omissions with hi.
congregation. He presents the sub
ject of his discourse in sound and
logical manner, and when he has
finished it, there is no confusion Of
ideas to vex and annoy one in re-
viewing it in his mind. We trust
that Mr.. Haskell's stay in our midst
may be long and pleasant to himself,
and promotive OF the best interests Of
his Church.