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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1876-09-13
The Best Evidence.


The following letter from Rev f. s. Best Pastor OF the
NJ H. Church. Natick Mass. VIII be read with interest
by many physicians also those suffering from the
disease afflicted the of the Rev. e. s. Best. No
person can doubt this testimony there is doubt
about the curative power Of yEGETINE.
NATrck, MASS, JAN. list, 1873.
MR.. ii. r. STEVENS:
Dear Strive have good reason for regarding your
VEGETINls q medicine Of the greatest value We feel
assured that IL has been the means of saving sons
life. lie Is seventeen years Of age for the last two
years he has suffered from necrosis of his leg caused by
scroulous acction and far reduced that nearly
all who saw him thought his recovery impossible. A
council Of able physicians could give us but the faintest
hope of his rallyng two of the number declaring
that he beyond the reach of human remedies that
even ampGtaton could not save him as he had vigor
to endure the operation. Just then commenced CIV
ing yEGETIN IL and from that time to the present he
has been continuously Improving He has lately
ed studies, thrown away his cruiehes and cane and
walks about cheerfully and strong
Though there Is A some discharge from the opening
where his limb was laneed, we have the fullest conf
dence that in little time he will be perfectly cured
lie has taken about three dozen bottles OF VEtiETINE
but lately uses hut little as he declares he is too well
be taking medicine.
Respectfully yours,
T.. s. BEST
Mrs. l.. c. v, BEST.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1876-09-13

Why is the opening OF the. Fall campaign
like fashionable woman ? Because there's
great hustle about it.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1876-09-13

An inventive genius has patented solid beer
which you can chew if you choose. He is now
at work on fluid bread which you can drink.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1876-09-13

The engineer who said that his locomotive
Kan ofSA t'h" hiiisA - =
was at once elected president of a liars club.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1876-09-13

That Trenton fellow says it was appropri-
ate the newspaper called the Excelsior -
should go up"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1876-09-13

The family tree Of Texas family shows a
branch on which several members have been
hung for borrowing horses.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1876-09-13

When land is rolling, isn't real estate apt to
be rather unsteady?
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1876-09-13

A Frenchman got exceedingly angry with a
waiter at an English otel. . You rascal !"
exclaimed he, Il blow your nose for you "
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1876-09-13

Birmingham, Conn, has a professor of
whistlng, with two classes of pupils under
his Instruction.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1876-09-13

Gov. Tilden is represented as having aged
considerably of late, showing signs of worry
and disappointment and his friends fear
physical prostration.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1876-09-13

Says Ben Hill: Under Tildem the South
would be happy under Hayes she would be
quiet The South was very happy under
JEFF Davis, but we prefer quiet.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1876-09-13

There is no Democratic organization in To-
wa worth speaking about
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1876-09-13

A German surgeon has discovered that the
cheek bones of the Japanese are double in
many cases.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1876-09-13
MISCELLANY.

There are 10000 lawyers in the United
States, of whom one hundred and ninety
eight are in Congress-
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1876-09-13
ONLY REMEDY
FOR HARD TIMES.
Change Your Surroundings.

the growth of the VINE where it is established sue
cess and pays LARGE PROFIT The land is also adapt
ed to the growth of Peaches Pears Apples and small
fruits; ALSO Grain, Grass and Vegetables.
Many hundreds of EXCELLENT VINEYARDS, Or
CHARDS and FARMS can be seen.
S THE LOCATION is only "a miles south of Philadel-
pha, by railroad, in mild delightful climate and at
the very doors Of the New York and Philadelphia mar
kets. Another railroad runs direct to New York.
TIE PLACE is already LARGE, SUCCESSFUL and
PROSPEROUS Churches, Schools and other privileges
are already established Also manufactures of Shoes,
Clothing Glass Straw Goods and other things which
different members Of family can procure employment
1t has been a HEaL71 RESORT for some years past
for people suffering from pulmonary Affections asthma
catarrh ague and debility many thousands have en-
trey recovered
new Brick Hotel has just been completed 100 feet
'front.' with back buildings four stores high, including
coInmndafinn of Yisfnrs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-11-24
GENERAL NEWS.

Boss Kelley was married in New York Tues
day.
Seventy thousand tons of coal were sold in New
York at reduced prices
Under picture Of Washington in a London
bar room is the legend "Gen Jackson"
Mr.. Drew, the democratic candidate for Govern
or of Florida, formerly lived in Alton, n. IL.
A young lady died in East Boston. last week.
three days after her return IN an exhausted CON-
diion from the Centennial
The Atlanta (Ga.) Constitution, which likes TO
forget the past, refers to General Sherman as the
well-known hummer"
All the brave and noble Polish refugees are now
booking toward their own country, which is sup
posed to be uprising against the Russians
Inc New Orleans Picayune says that the i'm
partial strangers in that city are not blessings. be-
cause they have political convictions quite az
strong as Southern men have
Lord DufFern is receiving lavish enco,,;,rs
from the Canada press for having had the indepen-
dence, during his recent visit to Salt Lake City,
to decline to call upon Brigham Young.
The Washington Chronicle says IT has suppress
ed i've personal items out of respect for strangers
but the next time Congressman blows out the gas
instead OF tuning il off, it will surely tell all about
il.
The Rev. DIR. Stephen H. Tying, Jr, of New
York, told the women of his church on Sunday
that he needed $4,000 for the Chnrch Ordnance.
and If they would buy one-button gloves instead
OF three-bniton gloves the differences in mice
would support the establishment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-11-24
ROLIIIEdL.

Governor Ingersoll of Connecticut, who heads
the democratic electoral ticket n that State, is in
eligible, inasmuch as he holds an Office of profit
and trust under the Government.
The Illinois Legislature is more satisfactory in
its complexion than first reported. At last &C.
counts the Senate stood, republicans II, demo
Gratis 10, independents 5; House, republicans 81
democrats II. This gives clear repub lican ma
jority of five all, on joint ballot and ensures
the United States Senatorship.
The New York Post has trenchant editorial
describing the democratic party as a political
"spoed child" 1t says:
1.-The conduct of the spoiled child In Louisiana
Is OF the same character. We have come to New
orleans, 1t says 10 effect, not to find out how the
state has gone, but to get the State for Tilden
give us the Presidency or we will scream fraud
until we are black in the face. 1t tried to catch
the republican watchers by committing them to
the plan OF counting the votes actually cast
When this scheme failed it pretended that it did
not mean the votes actually cast'-although the
democratic newspapers to-day are saying that tn al
Is Just what it means. 1t is to be supposed that
the republicans in New Orleans are as honest and
earnest for Hayes as the democrats are for Tilden
yet the spoiled child writes to them saving, 'Thi.
Is all fraud, and you know it is. The State has
gone for Illden, and we want YOU to admit it. II
must 20 for Tilden. Give us the Presidency"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-11-24

1864 was elected Lieut.. Governor of Louisiana
In 1860 elected Governor by both republicans and
democrats.
lie was witness before our committee, aud
boldly said TO the two hundred rebels present
"You called me a jayhawker when was IN the
swamps. but had rather be known forever as a
isybawker than A traitor " lie IS man oe uu-
daunted courage, Of LOYALTY tried ia the fire, of
firm will and determined purpose. believe him
TO be a thoroughly honest man, and know lac
cannot be tempted by democratic promises or
driven by their threats.
Thomas {. Anderson is a Southern man, a re-
dent of Louisiana for thirty five years, man of
wealth before the war owning one hundred slaves
and several thou sands of acres of land-in politics
a whg-sevelal times member Of the legislature,
also member of the Constitutional convention in
lSj2-dming the rebellion acted with the South
was an officer under General Taylor and was al
ways highly esteemed.
The other two member. Of the Board, are very
respectable, intelligent colored men, both fairly
educated, both men of some property, one of them
owning quite large amount of real estate.
There is no ground whatever for the wholesale
charges of fraud and corruption made against the
Board The only fear have is that TO ESCAPE
even the suspicion of a seeming partialtty TO the
republicans they NAV lean too much to the side
not of mercy, but Of murder and outrage, the
twin champions of democracy in Louisiana.
WV. F. FRYE.
o,.iy,op NV 1870
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-11-24

PUTNAM, Conn, March 90, 1869.
Gcn'lemen-l avail myself OF this opportunity
10 say word in behalf of DR.. Wistar's Halsam of
Wild Cherry, which have made use of in my
family for several years, ana always with the most
beneficial results. My wife being of delicate
habits, has always been troubled with a hard, dry,
hacking cough, whenever taking little cold, aud
has employed various specifies without obtaining
any relief, until prevailed upon to test the virtues
OF Nlstars Balsam, the effect of which has been
truly astonishing.
More than year since young man belonging
IN this place Wa, taken with bleeding at the lungs
IN connection with most severe cough, and was
finally given over TO die by onr best physicians,
and 1t was evident TO all that consumption was
claiming HIM as victim. Learning these facts,
my wife sent him bottle of the Basam, which be
took, and, in due time. 10 the great astonishment
of his friends, was at his accustomed occupation,
snatched, as it were, from the very jaws of death.
In many other cases we have administered the
Balsam to the consumptive, and always with the
best of success. These statements simple
facts, which be vouched for at any time by
calling on me at my store.
remain, yours truly, JONI Il. DARLING.
--tan,lX 10 V
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-11-24

To allay tickling cough. and to render the
voice clear, take Forest Tar Troches."
nov22-tSwlw.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-11-24
From he Lewiston journal.
The Louisiana Returning Board.
CONGRESSMAN FRYE's EXPLANATION OF THE
ACTION OF THE CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE
IN 1916.
TIE Editors Of tie Leuistou journal.

To TIE Editors Of tie Lewist0u journal.
The misapprehensions existing a TO the Louisi-
ana Returning Board, is d. "a, its history, the
personelle Of its members, aud III, fact that
Messrs. Wheeler, Hoar and Fye Of the Congress
sonal Committee of the 43d Congress have been
repeatedly quoted in condo alton of it, are my
apology for this communicative.
The bsrbsrisms Of the "whi,e mans party" in
Louisiana, have never been understood Or appre
ciated by the people of the North. The republi-
cans have been unwilling to give credit to the
terrible history, and the democrats have studousy
aud persistently denied and ridiculed it, 1t is not
the province of this article to review it, but brief
statement Of the election Of 1868 is important in
establishing the necessity for the Returning
Board"
In the spring Of 1868 there was election, en-
tirely peaceable, the republicans having a major
i;y Of more than 5000. In the summer the
white Mans Party" was formed; in the fall &C.
CURED six bloody and terrible massacres, the os
sers Parish, the St. Laundry, the Orleans, the
Caddo, the Jefferson and the st. Bernard.
The following summary Of testimony will be
found in Judge Polands report of the 4ad ron.
gress No. AZ; PIP. Il and o.
1.-The testimony shows that over two thousana
persons were killed and wounded within a few
weeks prior to the election; that half the state was
overran by violence; midnight raids, secret mur.
des and open riot kept the people in constant ter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-11-24

The democratic papers are publishing
AN article with considerable gusto in rela-
ton to Louisiana matters winch they
credit TO the Chicago Tribune, a republi-
can paper. We have the Tribune among
our exchanges and examine its columns
carefully. but have never seen this article
in them nor anything of similar charac-
ter. It's a mistake made on purpose by
some Tilden editor to help along demo-
cratic fraud in Louisiana.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-11-24

The South Carolina Returning Board
closed up its work Wednesday, disposing
of all business before it with promptness
and decision. Leaving Wade Hampton as
well rs Tnden tout in the cold
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-11-24
A. W. kEHDALL'S
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Photographic Establishment.
Cor. Bridge & Water SITS.

Alter seven years of unremittine labor and study,
have at last realized my ioug che ished wish 10
build II Photographic Gallery for artistic Portrait.
ure upon a scale hitherto unapproached in the
state.
Experience having taught me that most OF the
failures in Photographic Atelers are to be attrb-
uted to improperly arranged sky lights, work.
t' oonS aiu l,nIeIlect lsuts, Gauseu ny tne renec
to place my new sky light in locality which would
be free from all objections, and was fortunate in be.
ing able to secure the upper story in Mes RS. Mason
Il Hamlen's Building corner Bridge Water SITS,
where have furnished the beautiful studio which
is now the admiration of arti SITS and photographers
more admirable stu alton for Photographic and
artistic purposes can nowhere be found. On &c.
count Of the ample light now available, a perfectly
clear day Is no logger required to produce a good
portrait. Hoping that may be honored By a visit
IRON all the Ladies and Gentlemen OF the city to an
establishment which it has been my aim and object
to make worthy OF the capital city 10 which have
the honor to invite you.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-11-24
Tine Last & nance 10 Save
EOar Money.

All pcrsor.s taxed in the city of Augusta, for the
year 1876 WHO have not paid their assessments,
are notified aud warned to pay the same TO the col
liable TO seizure at any time and be sold Tor tax
es and for want of such property, they are liable
to arrest and commitment to Jail. All real estate
upon which The taxes assessed shall not have bee
paid prior to January lst, ne Xt, will he fol, hwih
advertised and sold accor. ing to law
shall y. oceed ut once to commit 10 constahles
for collection those taxes now unpaid, as fast as
the necessary pap RS can b3 made out. The only
and last chance to costs is by calling on the
Collector and paying before being waited on by an
officer. wish to avoid making costs for anyone,
but am required by law to collect the taxes com
mitted to me within given time, and shall do o If
possible. Tax payers will have only themselves to
blame if hey have costs well as taxes to settle
af ca New. 10, int.
SAMUEL W. LANE, Collector.
Augusta, Nov. ID, 1876. nova t&wtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-11-24

Free of charge-Sample bottle of Adamson's
Cough Balsam at all drug stores. Owing to its
perfect harmony in combnathn it is the very
best mixture for the speedy cure and relief OF
Group, colds, throat or lung diseases. Large bot
ties % cents. nov22-+Swlw.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-11-24
LOCAL AND BUSINESS NOTICES.

Devine & Howard have the endorsement Of the
following physicians G. w. Martin, NJ. D.; w.
5: Hill, NJ. D., G. Z. Brickett, NJ. D., w. Bolap,
l.. j. Croker. NJ. ID. cod. NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-11-24
He |. / Y

Something 20 make Hens Lay, made from Fresh
Meat and Bones, dried end ground to a SWEET
MEAL. Keeps wei. IIlhy nutritious. Fowls
II with relish. Trial bags 20 cents amt al;
100 Id. bags :! 30 Address, W IL. BOWKER
CO., Is Chatham ST., Il p-ton. nov2l-lw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-11-24
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AU GO u ~ II A,
Friday Morning. November ~. 1876.
The New York herald., 1876-11-06
WESTERN SIBERIA.

GERMAN SCIENTIFIC EXPLORATION OF THE
WATERSHED OF THE oBI-ISrEREsTING COL
LEcrIoSs MADE BY THE ExPEDITIoS--A DE-
sCRIpTIyE LECTURE by RUSSIAN GENTLE
NAN PROMISED AT AN EARLY DATE.
BERLIN, Oct % 1876
The ''veren sur dic deutsche Noripofshrtr in
Berlin bcgs to draw the attention OF the NEW YORK
HERALD 10 their expedition to Western Siberia. Dr
Finsch, the leader OF The expedition, is quite we'll
known in the United States Atthe instigation OF the
German Consul General In New York. DR. Schu
macher, member OF the Bremen North Pole Associa
ton, n gentleman iron the Russian Embassy
IN Washington, viii give lecture dur
ing tho winter the West Siberian expcdi
ton before the Geographical Society in New
York. Latest reports from DIR. Finsch aud DR. Brcln
the Gtters most aruous part thor travels
from the OBJ the Sea u Kara hitherto entirely
unknown district The journey partly accon-
plshcd boats small streams, partly Ia reindeer
scdgcs and partly foot the Tundra Their ac-
counts these territories materially enrich tho
very deficient map 0i TINS portion OF Western siberia
For construction of canal bttwcen the OBJ and the
Sea or Kara II seems tho land Is not favorable From
further report OF Dr. Finsch on scientific collections
made there learn that the country OF the 0rijarks
and SameJads worry rich In anlropoo2lca and cino-
logical objects, birds and FISH, Tue travellers
rcctcd home nj the beginning OF November, as they
arrived already AT Tabalsk on the 9th OF October.
The New York herald., 1876-11-06
NEWS IN THE CITY.

The Lavery Zouaves OF Jersey City WILL at the in
vitaton OF the Patrick OConnor Tlden and Hendricks
Camp paign Club, Of the Twelfth Assembly district
this city this evening" where serenade Will bc
rendered the Hon s. s. Cox, Hon. Smith Ely, Jr., aud
Bernard REILLY, ESQ.,
grand torchlght procession and screnading
par,y OF the Alaska Club Will take place this evening
from their rooms. No. 2ss Hudson street The follow
ing candidates will be screnaded: II A. Gumbleion
A. Wagsta. Jr. Nicholas Muller, Peter Mitchell, Will
liam bennett aud william Lamb.
While officer Walker, Of tho Twelfth precinct wa
patroling hts post at Third avenue and 1lSth street
early yesterday morning, he was assaulted and Knocked
down by Edward Brodcrick, OF 103d street, and four
unknown men. Br0derIck, who was aftcrward ar
rested, kicked him IN the lower jaw, nnictLg severe
wound.
At nine o'clock yesterday morning the body Of an
unknown drowned was found IN the East River
of seventeenth street. Deceased about thiry-two
years old five feet inches high, had light hair
and gostce, and wore dark diagonal SUIT, white
shirt and calskin boots The body sent to the
Morsuc, and Coroner Croker notified
George W. Fisher, aged 6hy-nvo. OF No liz Charles
street, was killed early yesterday morning by falling
down hatchway on the second floor of stable No.
172 Charles street. Coroner Croker was notified.
Shuba Downes, aRod Sky, Of Perry street, who fell
down the hatchway at tho same time was badly in
jurcd In the hack and hips. He the Cham
bcrs Street Hospital
The New York herald., 1876-11-06
TRIBUTE TO A PATRIOT.

FUNERAL OF WILLIAM FoLRY, The Ex-FENIAN
CoNvIcT-LARaE AND SYMPATHETIC DEMON
sTRATIoN.
The funeral of William Foley, the ex-Fenian CONVICT
who died at St vincents hospital this city, took
place yesterday, aud the CT people who
bled to witness the cortege the largest that
gathered at the obseoues of Irishman in America.
II was significant demonstration, tor the deceased
was an humble Tpperary peasant, simple per in
British cavalry regiment, who had claim the
sympathcs OF the throng except that OF being a
political prisoner. In the morning masses tor
The ropose OF his soul were offered up
the Church OF the TRANSPORTATION, and
1t the high the Rev. Father Meg can,
In the course Of his Sermon occasion to speak Of
the life and character of deceased Tho funeral was
announced to take place from O'Donovan Rossa's
Hotel in Chatham square, at halt past O'Clock in
the afternoon but long before that hour the ncghbor
hood was crowded with friends and sympathlzers
The body, encased in a beautiful casKet resting
cftafaquc draped In velvet was lying In one Of tho
hotel parlors. The room appropriately drapcd and
floral tributes to the deceased placed around the
casket At Its head WAS harp OF beautiful white
flowers, whi on the top, partly covering sword and
belt was large OF white howers, with tho word
Emerald spelled tut on u IN violets The plate bore
the simple inscr1Dlon:
The New York herald., 1876-11-06
BROOKLYN.

The public schools OF Brooklyn will not be closed on
Tuesday.
A valise, valued at $50, was stolen from Mr. d. c.
Barnard, on Lafayette avenue, on Saturday night.
Samuel Bowan, aged i've years, while playing with
shotgun yesterday, was instantly killed Tho Coro.
was notified.
George Bennctt, agod forty hvo years. residing at
No. 2i0 Third st. was thrown from his horse during
the torchlght parade on Saturday night and severely
injured.
Two hundred and twenty dollars worth OF the prop
erty stolen IRON the residence OF Mr.. Hartman, No
134 johnson street. Thursday last has been recov-
cred by the police In pawnshopa Tho total value OF
the articles stolen was $500
James Farrell forty-threo years old residing at NO.
1s4 Hamilton avenue was quarrcing with his wife
Saturday night last when cut him on tho tongue
with kniic Tho Iacerated member sewed up at
ST. Peters Hospital. He refused to mako a plant
George Morgan, twelve years OF age residing at NO.
6s4 Hicks street, Brooklyn, was over by large
truck owned by the De Bastie Glass Company in Del
evan street, and killed. Simon Cavin, the driver,
was arrested. The deceased was returning from wit
Messing The torchght parade when the accident oc-
Cured. Coroner elmms was notncd 10 hold in
quest
A MISSION was opened at st. Mary's church, Star OF
tho Sea- Court street. yesterday forenoon by the jesuit
Fathers. The cdince was crowded, and grand high
mass celebrated by Rev. Eugene Cassidy, assisted
by Fathers Toner aud Smith. A lengthy sermon was
preached upon the object oil the r,ission by Rev
Father Damon, tho renowned Jesuit pulpit orator.
7 Thc mission will continue two weeks.