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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-03-03

E%' John Henry, reading TO his wife
from newspaper, 'There is not II sim
gle woman in the STATE Pcniteniia,v.
There you see, don't You, what wicked
creatures wives are? Every woman in
the Penitentiary is married" 1t is Gu.
rious," said she; "but don't you think.
john, dear. that some of them 90 there
for relief"
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-03-03

DSYCHOMANCY. on SOUL CHARMING.
How either sex mas Ease nate and gain lie
love sud affections OF my person they ehoose
i"sthily. has art aii tan possess. free, by
mail, i"r % cents -fogetier with Narrirre
Guide, Egyptirn Oracle, pie,mr, iIin,s To- la-
dies tct l,nO0 tao sold. A queer aook. Ad-
dress y. WILLIAM & CO., Pub 5, phiIadelpLis.
GENTS, the g;eaicsi chance Of The age.
"A Add tss will stamp, AntionalCorying,
Co.. Atlanta, Ga Feb. 4.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-03-03

10 In the line of How 10 bring M
parents" is the speech OF a little boy.
who said. FEATHER. think you should
give up swearing or family prayers"
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-03-03

IVA somewhat juvenile dandy said
to a fair partner at balls Don't you
think, miss. my mustaches are bccom.
ing| To which she replied "WeH.
sir, they may be coming, but they have
not yet arrived
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-03-03
WIT AND IIUMOas.

~ Lord Clare, who was much oppos
ed to Curran. one day brought New.
foundland dog upon the bench, and dur
ing Curran's speech turned aside and
caressed the animal. Curran stopped
go on, go on, MIR. Curran.'' said Lord
Clare. "Oh / beg thousand pardons
was the rejoinder, Il thought your lord
ship was in consultation"
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-03-03

Va Judge Brady, of New York, tells
this good story: He was one day on
the wharf while an emgrant ship was
coming. An Irish laborer, who knew
him, edged along side, and. after look
at the crowded ship, turned 10 the Judge
and said: TELL we what, Misther Bra
dy. THIN TURNER'S is going TO play the
divil with us entirely. What'll we do
at all, at ALL
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-03-03

IVA few days ago very handsome
lady entered dry goo Is house aud in
CURED for u "beau." The polite clerk
threw himself back and remarked that
lie was at her service. Yes, but 1 want
but. not green one, was the reply.
The young man went OH measuring
goods Immediately.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-03-03
yFirst and last love-selrlovc

tV Come here, Jimmie said n little
girl. and look at the moon. Half Of it
is pushed into the sky, and half is stick.
ing out
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-11-22
TIE VERMONT ELECTOR CASE.
By TIE COUNTY CLERKS.


MONTPELIER, November 81. The board of
county clerks met to-day, and John b. Hail.
county clerk for Bennington county, proposed the
following resolution
Resolved, That this board of canvassers are of
the opinion that their duties already defined by
the statutes of this State, and they therefore de-
cline to hear or receive evidence outside of the
certificates Of votes by the proper authorities,
which was adopted.
This was done in direct opposition to the follow
ing petition which was offered by contesting elec
tor and counsel:
The undersigned respectfully requests that you
report to the secretary of State, and to the COVER
of this State. officially, that II. n. Sollace,
Of the candidates for electors, was OF the time
of such election on the seventh day of November,
1876, holding the office of postmaster at Bridg-
port, in this State, and we protest against your
declaring said II. n. Sollace elected or appointed
elector, for the that he is ineligible ac-
cording to the constitution of the United States.
We further request you to declare the person hav-
ing the next highest number of votes duly elect
ed as an elector Of president and vice president of
the United States, and certify the same to the
governor with the number of votes he received.
AMOS ALDRICH,
GEO. NJ. FISK.
Montpelier November 81, 1876.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-11-22
STATE NEWS.

There were twelve deaths the past week in
Portland consumption. 3 Group, pneumonia and
still born, 2 each; convusions, heart disease and
old age, one each.
A man named Knapp was arrested at Liacrmore
Saturday, on a charge of robbing Mr.. j. a John
son, the droyer
The roadbed of the L. & n. A. Railway for a
distance above the dam has been raised, in the
lowest places about five feet, and is considered
sefe from Ugh water, says the Wing.
On Thursday of last,week, Capt. Marshall of
the schooner Highlander, which was lying at ferry
slip left his vessel aud went up to the lumber
docks, leaving on board young lad VINO had
come from Boston with him. This youth came to
the captain in Boston, saying he had no money,
friends, and wanted TO come 10 this city for
work, so he was taken. During the absence of
the captain, he went into the cabin, or is supposed
to, broke open a chest and took tberefrom $40 or
more belonging to the former, and now is non est.
Bangor Wig.
The Portland Advertiser reports a very bold
attempt at highway robbery on the road to White
Rock, about four miles from Saccarappa. Two
men attempted to rob a team containing a gentle
man and his wife and two young men. When the
robbers saw the crowd they fed.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-11-22
Gardner Eoral Nrms.

Theodore Tilton delivered his lecture, "The
Problem of Life" Monday evening to an intelli
gent audience of about three hundred and fifty
people of whom about thirty arrived on the
special train from Hallowell and Augusta. Doc
tor Albion X. p. Strout introduced Mr.. Tilton and
he began by asking his audience to remove their
thoughts from where he knew they were centred
the uncertain condition of political affairs in
the country-and to give them to him for the
evening. lie said we must all understand the
problem of life to be the development of chaiac-
ter. He proceeded to analyze and illustrate by
numerous examples the various so called cardinal
virtues developed in human character. Child
hood is the time TO insill these principles, but he
did not agree with the doctrine of solomon as ex-
pvessed in "5parc the rod and spoil the child"
Referring to the present unsettled condition of
business, hc said that credit was running the ma
ton. lie termed the present method of buy ing
and selling on long credit, doing business al
arms length" There were two demands of the
coming age; one for woman, of woman.
For woman, wages, eafranchisement. OF wo-
man, that she measure men by the same standard
of morality by which they measure her. Mr.. Til
=
merous, his quotations very apt, and an hour and
an half had quickly passed when in conclusion
he declared that we must purchase the next world
with this. then we should have both and this coz
summation would solve the problem of life. Mr..
Tilton closely held the attention of his audience
during the whole lecture.
Wandering Indians are quite numerous around
the city, some of whom are quite impudent. On
Saturday morning one of our farmers, residing
in the suburbs, was jogging leisurely along the
Brunswick road into town, he met four Indians in
a team, one of whom in passing struck him Sc
we're blow across the face with whip. The farm
er did not relish this very well,-he is very
harmless appearing man, but one whom we might
well call sleeping lion"-so jumping out Of his
wagon he pulled the four copper colored gentle
men out of their wagon and administered a se-
we're drubbing to each of them. One of the miser-
able fellows was damaged about his face so badly
that he had to consult physician for repairs!
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-11-22
MARINE NEWS.
Several Vessels Ashore, Wrecked and
Otherwise Damaged.

NEW YORK, November 81. Schooner Annie c..
Cook from Bonaire, ashore five miles east of Shin
necook light. was bound to Providence. She lies
off shore, with small anchor out There was a
heavy sea running yesterday, and breaking all
over her. Her cabin and galley are washed off
aad it was thought she would break up last
night. The captain, his wife and child, and the
crew were saved.
The bark w. A. Farnsworth lost both her an
chors yesterday, near City island, and is now ly
ing in a disabled condition. off Throggs neck. A
wrecking company will endeavor to save her from
complete wreck.
The Wieland from Hamburg, the Anchoria
from Glasgow, the Utopia from London, and the
Russia from Liverpool, have reached New York.
Schooner Ed Sawyer, Capt. Cummings, from
New York for st. John, n. b., parted chain and
drifted out of Gloucester han bor at o'clock this
morning, but went ashore on Nix's Mate, was
towed off by tug and brought to this city.
A vessels quarter board, bearing the name of
Tagilone, has been found at Hull, to-day.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-11-22

ST. PETERSBURG, November q. A Despatch
from Semlin announces that the Servian ministry
refused the demand of Gen. Tchernaef to be ad
mtted into the Cabinet, eclaring that if he en-
tered they would resign.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-11-22
THE LATE STORM.
Large Amount of Damage Done in New
York.

New YORK, November 2l. A couple of small
houses in Brooklyn were unrooled by the storm,
yesterday
A large shed in Williamsburg was blown down,
several chimneys were blown down in this city,
and considerable damage done TO trees and avn
ings.
IIoboken and other low lands on New Jersey
river and bay frontage were overtowed. and seri-
Gus damage done in several instances.
Hotels and ocean front at Long Branch were
damaged by the heavy sea.
New sand bars reported thrown up by action
of the sea at Concy Island and Rockaway, and
the remains of bathing houses and;othcr NOV cable
truck were swept clean away.
No vessel dared TO put to sea yesterday or last
night, and even hardy pilots came in under bare
poles and anchored off the Horseshoe. Nearly
five inches of rain has fallen here.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-11-22
THE PRESIDENCY,

NEW YORK, November q. A Columbia sre-
cal to the Times says Judge Bond has arrived
and will open the u 5. district court next Mon
day lie will proceed Immediately to the trial of
persons arrested for murder and riot during the
late canvass. lie says these trials will develop
the true state of affairs IN South Carolina during
the campaign, and hopes the evidence will be
published IN full in northern papers.
Aidayits have been sent here, signed by nine
hundred colOrcd men in Edgeheld county, saving
they were not permitted to vote at the late cleo
ton, AMI vet returns from that county show a
vote of 200 IN excess of its male citizens over
twenty-one years Of age, as appears by the cen
sus Of 1870.
There are upwards of fifty commissioners,
managers OF elections aud United States marshals,
now here ready to testify to frauds in elections,
and ntmdatlons in Laurens, Edgelioll, Bum
well and other couutes.
FLORIDA.
NEW YORK, November 2l. letter from w.
i. Chandler dated Tallahassee, last night, claims
Florida for Hayes but says the State is close and
it is not safe to mention any figures, as that would
give democrats a clcw to the amount of acrna-
ton necessary to make in returns from democrat
ic counties 10 secure a majority fo- Tilden. lie
explains the last in reference to counting the
electoral vote and says it makes no difference
whether Governor Stearns or Canvassers count
it, as they are all men of high character
TALLAHASSEE, November 81. The Circuit
Court to-day issued an injunction restraining
Gov. Stearns from canvassing the returns of the
electoral vote and msndamus requiring the
board Of canvassers to begin the count
The attorneys of the democratic managers yes
to-day applied to Judge Waite of the Clrcuit
Court for two orders, one restraining the Cover
nor from canvassing the returns of the electoral
vote or issuing his certificate to vny elcctor or
electors unless by order Of the regularly appoint
cd board of canvassers; and on the other, in the
shape of a mandamus to the returning board or
derng them to proceed at once to the canvass of
the vote.
The judge granted the injunction prayed for,
Temporarily, and ordered the Governor to show
couse on Thursday next why the injunction
should not be issued permanently. lie also is
sued an order commanding the members of the
returning board to show cause on next Thursday
why this mandamus ordering them to proceed
with the canvass at once should not be issued.
The papers were served this evening.
There is an appeal from the Circuit Court 10 the
Supreme Court subject however to this possible
difficulty. The Supreme Court is not now in ses-
sion, and will not convene in regular session un-
til next January. If it does not of its own voli-
ton convene an extra session before the sixth of
December when the electors certificates are
obliged TO issue, there can be no appeal from
Judge Whites decision, as there will be no court
in session to which the appeal can be made
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-11-22
NEW YORK.
Weather.

Weather.
NEW YORK, November 81. The weather is
clearing, colder, with wind north.
Explosion.
The gas works at Tarrytown exploded Sunday
night. No one was hurt. Loss 5000.
Financial.
Gold opened at 9 3-4.
Coal Sale.
Seventy thousand tons of coal instead OF one
hundred thousand tons of Pittston coal was sold
to-day
On Time.
The Boston boat with Boston and eastern pas
sengers arrived on time, this morning. The storm
was very severe on the Sound.
Surrendered Himself to the Police.
UTICA, November 81. Joseph Hayden, charged
with murder of Thomas McDonough on the 81
inst, has surrendered himself to the police.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-11-22

EUROPE.

IiarbOrs Protected by TorpedOcs.
BRUSSELS, November 2l. The Malta suthori
ties have Informed the Chamber of Commerc,
that torpedoes have been placed at approaches Il
Odessa, Kertch, Sebastapool and Eschskoff.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-11-22

Last Wednesday afternoon, Mr.. Bella I. Bick-
nell, most highly respected and esteemed citizen
of Bath, while at his work in that city, was sud-
denly prostrated by the rupture of bloodvessel
in the brain, accompanied by entire paralysis of
the left side producing speedy Inconsistencies,
in which condition he has since been lying. Yes
terday he was very low. Mr.. Bicknell is father of
Rev. Geo. w. Bicknell of Portland, and of Chas.
+. Bicknel, Clerk of the Supreme Court, Nevada.
The Senior class of Bowdoin College, has chosen
the following officers for the ensuing year: Mar
shal, II. d. Wiggin: President, VIM. g. Beale !;
Orator, Carroll w. Morrill,; Poet, c. A. Perry
Prophet, F. A. Mitchell; Historian, VIM. T. Cobb
Parting Address, E. NJ. Cousins; Chaplain, j. X.
Green; Odist, r. Z. Peary; Secretary and Treas
urer, A. NJ. Sherman Committee of Arrange
ments, c. B. Seabury, o. Brinkerhof, l.. ii.
Reed Committee on Music, John Z. Chapman,
l.. A. Stanwood, c. E. Knight; Committee on
Pictures, S. A. Gurdjian, C. w. Morse, E. j.
Pratt.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-11-22

Lieutenant De Lafayette Thompson, assistant
keeper Of the city prison, in Boston, died at his
residence, about two o'clock Sunday morning, of
typhoid Pneumonia, after an illness Of only six
days. He was born at Camden, in this State, in
1890, was first appointed a police officer Decem-
ber g. 1860, and was detailed for duty at the city
prison October II, 1873. Thoroughly reliable and
efficient as an officer, he was scrupulously honest
and upright among his associates. and possessed
their respect and esteem in high degree. lie
was deeply interested in the welfare of the Boston
Police Relief Association Of which he has been
director since its formation, having also served
two years as its president and two as treasurer,
which latter position he filed at the time of his
death. lie leaves a wife but no children.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-11-22
LOUISIANA.

New ORLEANS November 81. The returning
board at ll.l5 o'clock opened the doors to the
press. There were only about twenty persons in
the room, including members OF the board repre-
sentaves of the two commissions, stenographers,
clerks, etc. Messrs. Wells, Cozanova and Ke-
mer were already present and Mr. Henderson
arrived few minutes after. When the board
was called to order Gov. Wells was anxious to
open the doors and admit the crowd outside.
This was done and the democratic commission
on election admitted behind the bar followed
by fifteen persons who happened in attendance.
Iacharie then filed the protest that he had given
notice of it on Monday in behalf of the democrat
ic candidates for Congress.
The board conferred some five or ten minutes
when Wells moved to 90 into executive session.
This was at once done, and the hall was at once
cleared
The committee OF northern republicans to atte nd
TO the session of the board has been changed since
Mondays meeting and now consists of Beardsey
of Illinois, Eugene Hale of Maine, Van Allen and
Stoughton of New York. and Garfield of Ohio.
The board sits on all the parish returns in execu
tive session. During this session the only per-
| sons present are the two committees Of gentlemen
from the north. The action during this execu-
tive session is as follows:
The returns of parish are taken up and placed
on a table where the chairmen of the two commit
tees, democrats and republicans, seated by the
side of the members. These gents are then nvlt-
ed to examine them and see whether they have
been disturbed or tampered with. The returns
are then handed to the clerks who verify the al
ditions made by the commissioners of election.
If these prove correct, the members of the board
sign and approve them.
The parishes thus far canvassedb by the returning
a.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-11-22

A correspondent of the Bangor Wing, generally
well posted in insurance matters, writes that pa
per tina: he is informed that the court has or
dered the Receiver Of the CcLtnenta! Life In
surance Company TO receive no more premiums
but TO wind up the company that all policies in
force October %, will not lapse, but will receive
such dividend as the assets may furnish. As
many people in the State are interested in the
matter we give the above report as made to us
on information and belief
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-11-22
Chicago Produce Market.

CHIUdgUi NUV. It 1910,
FLOUR extra spring, 81 25a6 IS
WHEAT-No. spring, spot, ll1.aillS; Oct.
l0aa; Nov, Ill.
CORh-No. ?, mixed, spot, i5l1a--; Oct. i21ia-
OATS-No. 2, &-d-, spot; Oct, 323s.
RlE-No. 2, 81. .a62h.
BARLEl-No. sprIng, 7l-a7l--, spol.
DRESSED HOGS-9 IS % 10.
PORK-l6 0shal5 So spot; Oct, Is 30al5 95h
LARD-l0 l5-alo 30, spot; Nov I, . 75a9 81
BULK MEATS-Shoulders, 63.a- short rib
mid, s1.a - short clear mid, sAasL
HAMS-l5 lbs average
WHISkEY-l07aa
FRElGITS-Corn to Buffalo, a5H, wheat dc
IA.
RECEIP TS-l2O0 -four; 1900 wheat; $500,
corn; 2a,OO0 oats; 500 rye, 81, ,0U0 barley.
SIIIPMENrS-l5.G00 four, $1,000 wheat; So 0Ol
corn; 81, 900 oats; IA, ,001 barley; 1000 rye.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-11-22

On account of the threatening weather, the
steamer "Star Of the East laid over at Bath on
Monday night. 1t is now expected that she will
be able 10 make her trip and return, as to leave
the Kennebcc on Thursday, as usual. The "Star'
will continue her trips until the ice prevents too
formidable harrier
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-11-22

Mis-. Lizzie Walton will appear on the stage in
Portland about the 9th inst. During this season
she has been playing leading parts in Philadelphia
and Baltimore, and is higly spoken of by the dra
! attic critics. After she finishes her engagement
there, she is going to the Arch street Theatre
Philadelphia, for the winter. There will be a
very general desire to see her and give her a
hearty welcome.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-11-22
SOUTH CAROLINA.

NEW YORK, November 81. The IIeralds CO.
lumbia despatch gives the following msjorities in
congressional districts ascertained by the board
of canyassers from the face of official returns.
First distrct-Bainey, rep, majority 1919.
Second district-Cain, rep, ma ority 1851
Third distrct-Aken, dem, majority 1926
Fourth district-Evins dem, majority 5S0i.
Fifth district-Stalls, rep, msjorty 1883.
The result of the election may be summed up on
the democratic side as follows:
Election of Governor and Lieutenant Governor,
gain of seven State Senators and thirty y-one
Representatives, which secures the return of
democrat TO the United States Senate, gain of
two Congressman and five Solicitors, the election
of Comptroller General, and probably of Attorney
General and Superintendent of Education,
COLUMBIA, November 81 The board of can
vassers made report to the supreme court, to-
day, on electors and State officers. The court
now permits the board OF canvassers TO decide on
ly on congressman and representatives as indcat-
ed by the returns.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-11-22

Mrs Lizzie Baston Fuller gave readings last
,,ening to small audience gathered in cold,
dark hall. But even under these discouraging
circumstances, the ladys efforts called forth ap-
'ausc and praises from all present. Mrs. Fuller
as a sweet, lex ble voice that at once impresses
her auditors, and that will ensure success as a
public reader. We trust the lady may appear in
Augusta again under more favorable circumstan-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-11-22

The season has arrived when narrow escapes
ftom suffocation by coal gas are in order. In
Lewiston l.. NJ. Starbrd narrowly escaped death
by sufocation Sunday night. Gas from coal
stove filled his sleeping room, rendering him IN
sensible. He was discovered by some friends,
who summoned the aid of physician, and it is
,hou ght he will recover
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-11-22

Mr.. kimball took his first pictares in bis new
Photographic gallery, on Monday. The facilities
for taking pictures are most admirable the light
is perfect. During the opening days. his rooms
were visited by people who admired the place,
and remarks were frequent that it was just what
had long been needed. and it would be appropi.e
ntcd hy The nuhlic
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-11-22
NEW nj EXICO.
Bold Robbery.

SANTA FE, November 81. A mail coach was
stopped last night, ten miles north of Los Vegas,
by four masked men, who being well armed, COM
PEELED the driver and messenger to alght and
took everything of value, except some silver bricks
which were too heavy to carry. They also cut
the telegraph wire. There is no clue to the
robbers.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-11-22
Notice.
Piano-Forte Tuning and Rep airing

fN''1 tEHTN< HsN
Mr.. George L. DOdd, from Boston, will visit
Augusta ana vicinity this week and next. (Suesc.
qut nifty every mOnth). Work solicited and war.
ranled IN all cases. First class personal and Man.
ufacturers' reference. Orders may be LEFT at Frank
Perce's and Horace North's Bookstores, and with
Miss Julia Clapa, No. 81 Oak st.
(Tuner and Manufacturer since lSis.) y. Il. At.
ention paid to the selection of instruments for pur-
Chasers, from the tirstclass makers. noy20 t2y
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-11-22

The teachers of the State should make the
necessary arrangements so as to be able to attend
the annual meeting of the Maine State Educa-
,onal Association to be held in Bath, the 9th,
18th and Goth of December. Teachers, school
fliceis, and all in the State interested in educa-
,onal matters, earnestly invited to be present
The proper arrangements will undoubtedly be
r. ade at Bath
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-11-22

Several young men in this city have arranged
to afford our citizens an evening of rare interest
and enjoyment the coming winter. They have
engaged Miss Helen Potter, the celebrated reader
and elocutonist, who will appear in select read
ings and rcct,tions, at Granite Hall, on Friday
evening, Jan. jh During the evening Miss Pot
ter will persona!e such distinguished characters as
Anna Dickinson, John B. Cough, and Mrs. Scott
Siddons.