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The Portland daily press., 1876-06-24
Current Notes.

The combination of these names (Hayes
and Wheeler) forms ticket on which all the
friends of reform and honest government can
heartily unite. Not word of evil can be
spoken OF either. Conspicuously incorrupti-
BILE, thoroughly identified with the reform
element in the Republican party, and in full
accord with the spirit which demands the
elevation of the public service AID its eman-
cpation from the rule of machine politics,
the men nominated at Cincinnati will lead
the Republican party through no doubtful
fight. No ticket that can be nominated at
st. Louis can present better or equally pop
ular names.-Harper's Weekly.
Down in Maine, yesterday, at the Republi-
can State Convention, Governor Connor was
renominated by acclamation and with enthu-
siasm, and Mr.. Blaine was recommended for
the vacancy to occur in the National Senate,
when Mr.. Morrill, takes his place in the Cabl-
net, to which he has been-eleyated, shall we
say2 Massachusetts is asked to take notice
OF the recommendation. She does, and she,
that is. the Republican side of her, we think,
will not say nay. Mr.. Blaine has hosts Of
admirers here, and not few are among those
who did not favor his nomination to the Pres
idency. And his election to the Senate or
reelection to the House, would, we think,
be generally applauded by Massachusetts as
well as by Maine Republicans. He is too
strong, too energetic, too experienced, too
brilliant man to be set aside.-BoSton
Globe.
The Portland daily press., 1876-06-24
Political News.

George Alfred Townsend says Richard H.
Dana. Jr., looks like Charles Francis Adams
cut down from frigate to sloop.
Secretary Bristow has decided not to make
a European trip this summer. He will make
numerous speeches during the campaign.
Ingersoll, who made that splendid plea
for Blaine in the convention, says it is the
last political speech he shall ever make. He
intends to take no part in the canvass
Henry Watterson says Baysrd would be
defeated, and yet "Bayard is my second
choice for st. Louis; and after Bayard have
no choice at all, for after Bayard it is the del
uge."
The Confederate House has recently seized
ton and half of kilograms in New Yosk
in the hope of finding something to blacken
some political opponents character. There
never was such an exhibition of partisan hate.
Hon. F. A. Pike, of Calais, remarked to a
gentleman in Bangor Thursday that he
should support Hayes and Wheeler, adding
that he could not affiliate with the Democ
racy. The Confederate House is leading a
great many men to that conclusion.
The Kennebec Journal says:-"In 1874
Mr.. Blaine made many speeches in Massa-
chusetts, and it may not be generally known
that he gave the State Central Committee
authority to send him anywhere in the State,
but not in the Essex district"
Our exchanges generally express the hope
that Mr.. Blaine will not accept the Senator
ship if il is offered him, but continue in the
House where he has been so conspicuous and
is leader of leaders. A large number OF
Somerset county Republicans expressed them
selves very decidedly in favor of such course
the day of the State Convention.
Mr.. Lamar of Mississippi has told report
er that the st. Louis Convention may adopt
one of two courses :-"It ought either TO
come out squarely against any early resump-
tion of specie payments and in favor of green
back money and let Governor Allen write
the resolution in his boldest hand, or it ought
to pledge itself distinctly to resumption"
The Portland daily press., 1876-06-24
THE PRESS.
SATURDAY MORNING, JUNE "a, 1876
FOR PRESIDENT,
RUTHERFORD B. HAYES.
OF OHIO.
FOR VICE PRESIDENT,
WILLIAM A. WHEELER,
OF NEW YORK,
The State Convention,


The Republican State Convention at Ban
gor Thursday had so little business to do that
it was really matter of surprise that so
many delegates took the trouble and bore the
expense of attending as were present. The
denomination of GOV. Connor was not only
conceded but earnestly desired by the Repub-
licans generally. During the months which
he has filled the office, he has won the conf.
dence and respect of men of both parties be-
cause of his care, candor, and impartiality.
He has honored the Office and has confirmed
the predictions of the ardent personal friends
who brought his name forward for the nomi.
nation last year that he would show himself
worthy of the honorable position. The en-
thusiasm with which Gen. Connor's name
was received at the Republican Convention
indicated the high regard of the party for the
man who proved so brilliant soldier and is
now so excellent Chief Magistrate. That
Selden Connor will be reelected by large
majority, no one with particle of sagacity,
will deny. His opponent if not nominated
by trick, was taken because no more prom
iRent and popular Democrat would consent
TO such a political sacrifice as running against
Gov. Connor the Centennial year.
The Cumberland County delegation very
properly presented the name of the venera-
BILE William W. Thomas of this city for Elec-
tor-at-large to tribute in some measure his
.ong devotion to Republcanism and recog.
milton of that hearty assistance which he has
always rendered the party. No less fitting
was the recognition of Hon. Nathan A. Far
well of Rockland for the other place on the
electoral ticket. Maine has no more stead
fast, able or worthy Republicans in the ranks
of the party. As these nominations were
made bv acclamation, both these gentlemen
can but accept their nomination as mark OF
the esteem in which the Republicans OF
Maine hold them.
The discreet action of the Convention must
be followed up by the prompt and efficient
efforts of the various committees and local
leaders whose labors in the past have been
crowned with such signal victories.
The Portland daily press., 1876-06-24
Democratic Economy Illustrated.

The sincerity of Democratic professions of
economy and retrenchment is to be meas
ured by acts. Judged by that standard Dem
ocratic professions are but pretenses. The
sums the Democrats desire to save are not
tithe of the sums they desire to expend.
The latest grab which has made its way
through the House is striking illustration
of this. 1t is miscalled a bill for the equali-
zation of bounties; it should be entitled
bill to replenish the purses of claim agents,
for it is doubtful if any soldier will gain any
thing by it, and certainly not one will be
substantially benefited. The sum of money
required by the bill is estimated all the way
from thirty millions to three hundred millions
of dollars, competent judges insisting that
the larger sum will be needed. At the low
est'estimate the expenditure under the pro-
visions of the bill will equal the reductions in
claim to have made by their progress of par
ing down appropriations; at the highest ten
times the sum saved by any possible Ieduc-
tions will be called for. AS the money is not
in the Treasury it must be obtained by an
increase of taxation or an increase of debt.
This then is the outcome of the boasted
Democratic retrenchment and economy! At
the best showing not a cent saved! AT the
worst and most probable an added expendi-
ture of three hundred millions of dollars.
The passage Of the equalization of bounties
bill is fair Illustration of the course pursued
by Democratic legislators. While they make
short speeches in favor of economy, they
make long speeches advocating billsY calling
for vast expenditures of money. While they
cut down the salaries of half-paid govern
ment clerks, while they cripple the army and
navy and embarrass the administration OF
justice by i-judged parsimony in appropria-
tions they call for great subsidies for Texas
railroads and Mississippi levees. On Wednes
day a Southern member clamorous for re-
trenchment in sums allowed for government
expenses urged,in an elaborate speech, the
passage of bill refunding the cotton tax,
which would cost sixty millions. 1t is this
pseudo retrenchment upon which the people
are to express their opinion this fall.
The Portland daily press., 1876-06-24


THE Providence Journal marks the differ
ence between the method of the investiga-
ton of Mr.. Kerr and that adopted
in the Robson inquiry. The contrast
is very striking and shows how shall
low and false is tie claim made by
have been conducted with impartiality. Mr..
Kerr's investigation was public; he was per-
mitted to be present with counsel and cross
examine the witnesses; the utmost latitude
was allowed him in introducing testimony to
break down the character of his accuser; !;
there was no attempt to pry into his private
affairs no examination of his bank account !;
no ransacking of telegraph Offices; no call
upon the officers of the internal revenue for
his income return no third persons to testify
what other persons had told them unless it
tended to acquit Mr.. Kerr; and the investi-
cation was hurried to conclusion. Now
mark the Robson case. The investigation
is conducted in secret; Mr.. Robson is not
allowed to be present and cross-examine the
witnesses; his bank account is overhauled
his dispatches private and official are pro-
cured from the telegraph offices and scanned
by hostile eyes; the internal revenue COM
missioner is ordered to furnish statement
of his income returns; and all manner of
hearsay testimony is greediIy accepted and
set afoat as positive proof of wrong doing
the investigation is dragged along for months
and there is little more prospect of report
now than when it began. This is Demo
cratic fairness; this is the thoroughness and
impartiality of which x,Confederate Gen.
eral Hunton boasted on the floor of the
House; this is the system which has called
discharged employees, thieves, perjurers
and lunatics from all corners of the coun.
try to sully the fair fame of Republican off
cialS.
The Portland daily press., 1876-06-24
CITY TYADVERTISEME ENTs
CITY OF PORTLAND.
Proposals for Plans aud Estimates for a
Market House.

GEALED plans and estimates. addressed to Chair
- man Joint Committee on Market House, will be
received at the City Civil Engineers Office until
July 10 proximo at three O'Clock p. M, for Market
House of two stories and basement suitable for the
Market Lot between Milk, Market, Fore and Silver
Streets The building to be neat, plain and sub
stantial, of brick with granite trimmings and hip
roof slated to be about two hundred feet long, or
the lower end to be at the proper distance from Fore
Street, to admit of the requisite fight of entrance
steps, and the upper end about fifteen feet from
Milk Street, and to be fty-four feet wide; 10 stand
In the centre of the lot aterally. The inclination of
the grade of the lot 81 feet per 10 feet and the
length through the centre 236 feet.
The basement to be eight to ten feet deep, with
cement floor Lower story to be fifteen feet high;
tine passageway through the length of the building
twelve feet wide and stalls eight feet wide; to be
three four doors on each side with transverse
passages. The upper story to be of proportionate
height to be reached by stairs at the discretion of
the architect.
The said committee reserves the right to reject
any all of the plans submitted, but if any should
be accepted, a reasonable compensation to be paid
therefor, all others to be returned to the several
bidders
By order of said Committee.
June 20, 1876 ju21dtd
The Portland daily press., 1876-06-24

ACCORDING to Washington specials Sena-
tor Morrill, has not yet come to any concu-
sion regarding the Secretaryship of the Treas
ury. On the one hand he hesitates to leave
his seat in the Senate for the difficult and
perplexing duties which are sure to fall on a
new Secretary, and on the other he is 10th
to decline because having already declined
three appointments from President Grant he
fears refusal may be construed as indicat-
ing personal antipathy to the President
which he does not feel.
The Portland daily press., 1876-06-24

The Republicans of the Fifth District ap-
preciate the importance of continuing an
able and experienced man in Congress by
nominating Hon. Eugene Hale for fifth
time. Mr.. Hale has decided influence in
the House and his retirement at the present
time would be a serious loss not only to his
own district but to the party and the State.
He has from the first shown an aptitude for
public affairs, and his industry, training and
ability make him prominent among the ablest
men in Congress.
The Portland daily press., 1876-06-24

Mr.. GEORGE Smith, the Assyrian explor-
er, has discovered new city which there is
little doubt was the capital of the Hittites of
Scripture. 1t is the connecting link between
Assyria and Egypt and explains the hitherto
inexplicable enigma Of the similarity of Egyp-
tian and Assyrian art.
The Portland daily press., 1876-06-24

Mrs. SCoTT-SIDDoNs has made a decided
hit at Sidney, New South Wales, especially
among the FJis, one of whom was so capti-
waited by her beauty that he wanted to buy
her and offered six punches of bananas. She
thought it too cheap and did not sell.
The Portland daily press., 1876-06-24

THE Connecticut House OF Representa-
tives passed Tuesday, by vote Of 106 to 20.
bill granting to women paying taxes on
$500 or more the right to vote at city, bor-
ough or town elections-which is a triumph
for the Smith sisters Of Glastonbury.
The Portland daily press., 1876-06-24
Teachers.
CITY OF PORTLAND.

NOTICE Is hereby given to parties owning real
IN estate which the taxes remain unpaid that
the time required by the statute previous to the
advertisement for sae having expired, such estates
will be advertised for sae if such taxes not paid
previous to June 26th
III. w. HERSEY, Treasurer and Collector.
Treasurer's Office, June 12, 1876 jul2d2w
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The Portland daily press., 1876-06-24

ters is already familiar as a magazine article.
Not line has been hurriedly or carelessy writ
ten. 1t is book of lasting value and will find
its way to the library shelves beside the works
of Hawthorne as their companion and inter-
prefer.
THEoPHILUs AND OTHERS. By Mary Mapes Dodge.
Author of "Hans Brinker,' ''Rhymes and jim
gles," etc. ETC. Published by Scribner, Armstrong
s Co. For sale by Loring, Short s. Harmon.
Mrs. Dodge proves herself the possessor Of
genuine, racy humor, the inborn charm Of the
siory-teller by nature, and freshness, refine
ment and geniality of style that makes this vol.
ume of short stories and sketches very delight
full and lively reading. Moreover, in her pleas
ant, homelike stories there are many wise and
womanly hints to be found and much sweet
understanding of the many things that 60 TO
the making up of the home. ''Dobb's Horse"
"Philly and the Rest" and "Our Aggy" are
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that her fun is never sharp, ill-natured or flip
pant-too often the fault of writers who aspire
to piquancy and brightness. ''The Insanity OF
CAIN is, though quite ingenious. the least
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rious Enemy is very clever anu well carried
out The preface. which so compactly as well
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is too good not to be quoted;
These tales and talks, most of which have
appeared in various periodicals, are now, at the
solicitation of friends, &C., &C., &c.
Their preparation has enlivened hours of
Sc, &c.
If this little volume shall &C., &C., &c.
In conclusion, the author begs &C.. SC, SC.
ROADSIDE POEMS FOR SUMNER TRAVELLERS.
Edited by Lucy Larcom. Boston; J. R. Osgood s.
Co. For sale by Bailey & Noyes.
This volume is one of the best Of the many
collections of poems which have appeared of
late. Over one hundred and fifty poems are
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"Under the Greenwood Tree" Wordsworth's
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The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1876-11-30

Editor -idrertisef:-B il known
that one of the most generous hearted
people this side Of the Pacific coast
are located on what is known IA York
Prairie, six miles east of your city
Ever since the organization Of NJ. T..
Church among them they have been
constant In their deeds Of kindness to
their pastors, making them feel in
the midst of duty aud responsibility,
that kind hands were ready To adj
minister to their wants. Aud now.
just as winter Is approaching and the
snow is fast falling, they come TO the
parsonage and present Ia pastor and
wife n beautiful sewing machine. ia
hint to be ready for Jack Frost who Il
on the march,. Ofcoursc we wanted
to make a speech but something got
into our throat and we took il out in
feeling. Truly the lines have fallen
unto US in pleasant places, yea we
have a goodly heritage
Hold on, Mr.. Editor, here comes
the young ladies of Inland all alone,
nary beau, hurrah for leap year
with their hands full Of good things,
and nice set Of glass ware for the
parsonage table.
kindest regards for the doncrs.
j. p & Il. s. BDWIES
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1876-11-30

DISTRICT COURT convened for the
December term in Cedar county, on
Monday last at one o'clock-Judge
Shane on the bench and all the Off
GERS of court present.
Quite number Of attorneys from
abroad are in attendance-among
them Judge Richman of Muscatine,
Ed. Cook of Davenport, I. M. Preston
Of Marion, s. H. Fairall Of Iowa City,
and Mr.. Jameson of DIN. The Cedar
county bar is fully represented by the
entire Upton delegation, and four
members from Clarence and two or
three from Mechanicsville.
A number Of criminal cases are on
docket for trial, with the chance for
the grand jury to increase them in
definitely. The county Jail is chock
full of prisoners, some eight or ten Of
whom, as yet not indicted, were ar
raigned in body Monday and given
opportunity to challenge the grand
jury, which they did not accept. The
case from Jones County wherein q
multitude Of witnesses come forward
at the last term to prove either that
one Robt. johnson did or did not steal
calves, is to be tried over-the former
jury having agreed to disagree. A
number of other important and more
or less lengthy cases have been import
ed from other counties; and, alto.
gether, at least two weeks Of busy
work are on hand-concernint
which, of course, the readers Of tn
ADVERTISER will be kept posted.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1876-11-30

AN elopement sensation comes from
a quiet neighborhood near Stanwood.
A young man named Davis, 1t appears,
obtained the consent of a young lady,
but not that of her parents. He urged
her to fly with him and she agreed to
flew. Accordingly last week Monday,
after that mantle of darkness of which
the novelists tell had "done descend
ed he drew near the residence Of the
ladye fayre, armed no doubt with the
traditional rope ladder and close car
riage. At all events, the lady skipped
out, unbeknown to the family, and the
twain skipped over to Stan wood,
called into requisition the services of
a divine and were duly made one.
Then the newly made wife was re-
turned to the parental roof as quietly
A. she had left it, and the young hus-
band went to his home, deeply inn
pressed, no doubt, with the beauties Of
wedlock. But for all that, he does not
seem to have been wholly satisfied, as
he put in an appearance next morning
before his father-in-law, and claimed
and carried away his bride.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1876-11-30

THE December Wide Quake opens
with an amusing story of some young
outlaws by Kate w Hamilton, entitled
robin Hood and Another Hood, ="
quite the proper reading for adven-
turous boys. There are three fine il
Illustrated poems, Carrier Pigeons
"A Turkish Wedding and "A rare
Exotic" give entertaining intorma-
ton. Madge Elliot has capital
story Of some street children, entitled
"Cindcrs," and "What Happened to
kathie and Lu," funny story by
Miss Farman, is worthy the attention
of big folks "a well rs little. The
Serials, "Nan,r and Good for Moth
ing Polly are deeply interesting,
although both are home stories, with
no pernicious tendencies. The "Behav-
ing Paper" upon having at party,
will be u blessing to many bashful
girl and awkward boy. The small
people get their share in the large
print pages, Learning TO Count
and "The Little Pigs that went to
Market"
The latter pages of the Magazine
provide generously for the home
amusements of the children. Besides
the DOLLS Fair" for which all tn,
girls are dressing dolls, and all the
boys are manufacturing toys, there
are dozen Puzzles to solve, for each
Of which prize is offered, and there
is a Christmas Pantomime by Geo. Il.
Bartlett to practice for Christmas eve
and pretty marching game set to
music.
Only 500 per annum, postpaid.
Ella Farman, editor. u. Iathrop 4
Co., publishers, Boston, Mas.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1876-11-30

In ORDER to sustain the reputation
that We have worked for, il was nee
essary for us to buy very heavy this
fall, for we were satisfied il we offer
ed the best goods for The least money
that there Is nothing to prevent us
from doing the largest business in
the c.unty which will be to the ad-
van age Of our Gust omers as we'll as
to ourselves. Our stock is not only
larger BIZ: se!cc. ard tho only way
you can form any idea of what We are
selling and what we have to sell is to
call and see for yourself. We are
going to sell more goods this fall
than We ever sod, aud the way
We are going to do 1t is by selling
better goods cheaper. We know if
We sell good goods cheap, that We
can get The patronage of the people,
and If they ~ill call and see US we
will do what we say. Come on, you
will always find US ready and willing
to wait on yon, it is nothing but .
pleasure to show you goods, especial
" such goods rs we have. We like
for you to ask our prices for we know
we can name them lower than any
one.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1876-11-30

The most extensive dealer in boots
and shoes, in Tiptoa is II. l.. Dean of
City Hall shoe store, who also deals in
Butter and Eggs. Mr.. Deans trade 10
constantly increasing which is brought
about by strict attention to business
promptness in waiting on his custom
ers. low prices, fair dealings and
giving his own labor and personal
attention to the business. We cordially
invite all our customers wanting any
thing In his line to give him call,
guaranteeing that they will buy cheap
er aud as good quality sof goods than
at any other place in the town.