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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-15

ELECTIONS held the second year previous to the
Presidential election.
We omi, those Northern States which in neither
instance held an election on the year previous.
Thus in II States we find, by the first compare
tive table, lo6l-lSSo, that the Republicans in one
year gained on the aggregate majority l95,6i0,
while the Democrats los, 60,770, making the Re-
publican net gain 1854 The second table,
lS7l-l872, shows that the Republicans gained in
their aggregate majority 446 6S7, while the Dem
ocrats, not carrying one Of these States in 1872,
lost 9077, making the Republican net gain, 454,
764. The larger gains of the Republic ans in 1872
were partly due TO the Decentralization Of the Dem
ocrats consequent upon their abandonment of
everything democratic; yet, as will appear here
after this fact does not affect the rule by which
the Republicans, with good ticket on the Presi-
Dental year are enabled to count almost with a
certainty upon several States which on other occa
sons frequently voted against them.
Let us now examine these figures SO far as they
relate to some Of the States which many prophets
persist in calling doubtful. New Hampshire in
i86S more than doubled its Republican majority Of
the year before, and q 1872 it reversed the Oem'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-15
$1,000 ASSURANCE FOR 500
PREMIUM.
So pei. $1,000 and $40 for.
Policy.

Now We wish very distinctly to call attention to .
scandalous stats of things. 10 wit: the falsehoods
that are day by day busily circulated By parties
Interested in opposition TO this new ystsm; to wit
by the "Old Plan"
They assert that the above assurance cannot be
etc, etc.
Now, 10 proof that this company can afford to do
as it promises (although the "Old Plan cannot),
the followi figures are submitted, showing how
and why it can adord this premium, apparently
low, but really high.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-15
From the Chicago Tribune.
BLAIVE'S GREAT SPEECH.


We invite the attention ofthe readers oil
the Tribune, of all parties and all occupa'
tons. to the speech of Mr.. Blaine on finan-
cial subjects delivered in Congress yester-
day. 1t is admirable reading. 1t is ex-
pressed in good, clear and strong Eng
fish; it is historical, and pointed in its ap-
plica!ions of history it is firm in its adj
herence to the doctrine of good faith un-
der all circumstances. 1t describes the
present condition of the country, and ex'
plains the causes; points out the inevita-
BILE laws; exposes the consequences Of
the proposed humiliation of the National
Banks and the proposed expansion of the
currency and. vindicating the national
honor and pledges. insists upon such leg.
islation as will by gradual means bring
the legal-tender note to par.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-15
Deaths per 1000 Policies.
AMERICAN POPULAR.

We do not yet low what the average of ali the
companies for last year is but the President OF one
company has said that the deaths have been very
heavy, and the few reports published shoN fear.
ful gain in death losses, one company paying al.
most round million more this year than it dia the
year before.
But the American Popular, stranget to say, had q
still smaller number than the year previous.
Now, with such ex ,eedingy small losses among
its BEST Grades ;" cannot it afford to insure as 1t
Offers,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-15

1t was known here several weeks ago that
the editor of the Maine Standard had a copy
of Mr.. Blaine's financial speech which mus,
have been stolen and which it threatened
to publish in the columns Of the Standard
before the speech was delivered. 1t is
presumed that Plllsbury sent the stolen
copy to Tarbox, and thus through Pills
bury's agency Tarbox disgraced himself
and the State and district from which he
halls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-15

The story about the clerk of the Com
mittee of Ways and Means at Washington
having named son for Booth, the assas-
sin of Mr.. Lincoln. was 80 clearly proved
that the said clerk has found it agreeable
to resign his position. This was one oil
the appointments to place that the demo
cratic reign in the House brought about,
and which the blisterng articles of the
New York Tribune have overturned a,
last.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-15
LOCAL AND BUSINESS NOTICES.

A Windsor, Mass, gentleman says: accident
ally ran the tine of pitchfork under my knee.
pan, causing very serious and dangerous wound,
the knee turning purple; but the free use OF
Renne's Pain-kilng Magic Oil cured it at one,
and without pain. sit works like a cha, N. .
Reader, try it, Sold by all druggists and grocers
fetQ-f&MlM
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-15

All cases of Coughs, Colds, Catarrh or Con-
sumption may be much relieved by Forest Tar
and Forest Tar in Solution, and durable cases may
be cured by a continued use of it. Forest Tar
Salve has great healing power in cases of Cuts,
Bruises, Burns or ndolent Sores. Forest Tar
Soap cures Salt Rheum and oil diseases Of the
skin, and is the best shaving soap 10 the market.
Ask your druggist for them. fsb9-t&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-15

We do rot vouch for the truth Of the following
statement: -
When a surreptitiously obtained copy Of the in
tended speech of Mr.. Blaine on the finances fell
into the hands of Mr.. Tarbox, it led TO a sharp
struggle between honor and the desire of playing
smart trick" For time conscience had the
better of him, for the document was folded and
cnvelopel and addressed -
THE HoN. JAMES G.. BLAINE.
Opened, bat not read, by
John X. TarboS.
Before the document was sent, as it should have
been at once, the congressional conscience suf-
fered defeat The wrapper was torn off, the in
tended speech read, and Mr.. Tarbox has since
boasted Of his secret possession to sympathetic
friends, and intimated that. now that he was
able to reply instantly to the speech it doubt
full whether Mr.. Blaine would dare to deliver it.
We not only do not vouch for the above, but we
do not believe it. Nevertheless, it is to be hoped
that Mr.. Tarboy did not have some doubts as to
the propriety of his sct.-Boston AdeertYer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-15

$1,000 Gold is offered for any remedy for Asth-
ma, Coughs, Colds, Bleeding of the Lungs, or
Consumption. showing one-half as many teslimo-
mails of genuine cures in the same'length Of time
as ADAMsoN's BOTANIC CoUeH BALsoN. Price
So cent? febl4-+Nw lw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-15
Object, Principle, Method, Mode,
and Results.

These will be considered In the order Indicated.
and will be especially important to members of the
Legislature, since these advertisements will ex
hibit the absurditles Of combining Deposits with
Life Insurance, and In short, Will expose all the
errors of the sold plan" feblGtlt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-15

Do not msdly risk Consumption when few
drops of Hsles Honey of Horehound and Tar
will instantly cure coughs, colds, catarrh inhaen.
"a. and every other ailment leading to that awful
malady Sold by all druggists.
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in minute.
febS-t&w4W
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-15
40 Z 42l BROADWAY, NEW YORK,
OR TO
BENJAMIN G. DAVIS,
COMMISSIONER,
120 Water Street, : Augusta, Ne.
WILLIAM B. LAPHAM,
Medical Examiner.

IT. S. LAMBERT, n. D., LID, President,
(Lecturer; Author physiology, ANATOMY.
Hygiene" "Biometry," Longevity"
BRAIN Food" etc. etc.
MOREAU NORRIS, Nj. D., Chief
i and Vice. President
(Member Acad. Med, Co. Med. Soc, Med.
Lib. and Jour. Asso.; Surgeon seventh
Regt. N. G. S. N. Y; formerly Health
Commissioner, New York City; late San
itary Superintendent, New York City !;
( Now York state Cattle Commissioner, etc {,
etc0
Hon. 4. w. KEYES, Acting Agentin- Chief,
(Author "Hislory of Savings Banks" late
u Dep. Supt. New York State Banking De-
paitment; Savings Rank Examiner etc.
B. r. BANCROFT, ESQ Treasurer.
(Pres't Whiting Pu,c Silver Manufacturing
Co., Vice.Pres't National Trust Company,
| Cashier National Bank, Salem)
JAMES CRUIKSHANk, LID, Secretary,
(Late Assist. Supt. Schools, Brooklyno
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-15
1. Object.
2. Principle.
3. Method.
1. Mode.
5. Results.

Its OBJECT is to relieve the an xiety of the in.
surea.
Risks" in accordance with the character OF each
thereby much reducing the rates of Best Grades"
Its METHOD is to insure for any period desired,
only for one year or quarter, etc. making the pre-.
MUM of each year ony the cost of IN year.
the cheapest and best possible method
Its MODE is to REBATE the premium each year
that an examination (f de.ired) shows the ICON Il.
tuition" to be good" which secures very large ad.
vantage to such persons.
Its RESULTS are astonis ling to all.
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f. Z " ID

In which will be thoroughly dis
cussed and explained the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-15
PARTICULAR N. B.

We shall com mence soon in the Kennebec Jour-
nal n series OF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-15

Some five weeks since the m are OF Mr.. S. A. Niles
fthis city, was badly cut aud bruised, by running
away and jumping down an embankment. Several
very bad flesh wounds were made. The Horse
Liniment. prepared by l.. II. Titcomb of this city,
was applied, and it has been used during the disa-
billty Of the runaway. Now the wounds are all
healed and If the animal could speak it would give
In its testimony Tor Titcomb's Liniment.-l Kenns.
Dec Journal Jan. 26th.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-12-15
LOUISIANA INyEsTlG 4TIoN.
st q = e
Session of the Congressional Com mit.cc c.

==T[
New ORLEANS, Dec. 12.-Tho House Com
mittee met in parlor =, at lI:#D q. M, for
the purpose of organizing, and TO arrange
preliminary matters; The Executive ses-
tee adjourned until s. m. The Commit
lee met again at l:l5 p. ~. Morrison in the
nrasent :'nG cne rarTe number OF Iitnesses
he would on Wednesday, FLEA protest to
jurisdiction of tho Committee, under the
resolution, going into election matters.
Mr. Morrison inquired ofthe Sergeant-at-
Arms If Governor Wells was present 2
Chas. $. Abel. Secretary o f the Returning
sealed envelope which was opened and
found to contain u comm unication signed
Sy ~, u the n ne. OF the Board: rhis
stance that four members of the Returning
Hoard deny the authority OF the House Of
the Returning Board until they have deliv-
cred their documents to the 6 eneral Assem-
by, iley also protest against the attempt
OF the uouse Of Representatives OF the
United States to obtain and review docu-
ments in their possession. and claim that AS
ton and laws OF the State surrender them.
fhey state further, that they will have,co-
pies OF all documents n.adefor the Commit
means. That the State Legislature has
made no appropriation tor them, and they
e:",n, therefore. furnish COPIES unless the
they say, vii! be made rs soon as they are
through with the documents, provided
When tho foregoing communication had
been read, the Chairman, asked if Wells
was present, and being answered III the ne
Sative, he instructed the sSergeant-at-Arlns
to notify the members of the Returning
Board that their presence would be expect
ed at III a. In on Wednesday in obedience
TO Tho orders Of the Speaker of the House
OF Representatives OF the United States.
Abel, Secretary OF the Returning Board,
was then read, in answer to a subpoena
druces tecum served on him, declining to
| furnish documents, as he had been instruct
ed not to do so. These refusals created con-
siderable excitement. Tho room WAS
crowded with spectators amt witnesses. US
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-12-15
A CARD.

1t having come to my knowledge that
certain persons have circulated a report to
the effect that I, on the 5th of November
1876, with IA posse OF armed men actually
made preparations to ambush the Island
Democratic club i'll their advance into Mon
roe on said night, and, again, that I circu-
lated the report that Mr.. Rob't Logan was
the murderer of the late DR.. b. H. .Dinl<-
grave. this is to say that these reports, in
furious alike to my material prosperity and
moral standing, arc Knowingly, Willingly
and naliciously false.
WESLEY CORRATHERS
M0nr0a 4 ~.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-12-15
CONGRESSIONAL sUD.CoMMIrrEE.

The House Investigating Committee,
numbering fifteen, sent to this State,
will be divided into subcommittee
and sent to different prominent places
in the State. This is a wise step. Hith-
erto, Congressional committees sent to
louisiana, all by the Radicals, have
immured themselves within the granite
walls of the New Orleans Customhouse,
and have there interrogated witnesses
as to public affairs throughout the en-
tire limits of the State. These wit
nesses were such Democrats as could
stand the expense and annoyance of n
trip to New Orleans, or of such Radi-
calls, generally, as would gladly go
there for the sake of the pay they were
certain to get. These Investigations,
all, have, therefore, been mainly OK
parte. Now, under Democratic rule,
the court is to convene upon the spot
and at the place most convenient for
the witness and where all the best owl
dencc can be had.
A subcommittee of three members
Of the House will arrive in Monroe on
Sunday evening, and will proceed at
once to investigate all the matters be-
tore them that TRANSFERRED in this sec
ton of the State. The Democrats of
Ouachita, especially, will not fail to APP
preciate this opportunity to vindicate
their character, lately SO foully aspersed,
and we do most earnestly hope that
they will go further and take the ag-
gressive side of the issue, to the extent
of exposing fully and completely the
tortuous ways and villainous practices
of the party and men who have so long
ruled us to the country's bankruptcy
and ruin. To this end, our Democratic
friends are invited to refresh their
memories as to tho provocations and
exactions suffered under Radical rule
and to have all tho facts brought to the
view Of the whole world.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-12-15
Little Brother.

\ small package of humanity, weigh
ing ten pounds avoirdupois, called
upon the Editor Tuesday, and claimed
Il home and protection. The language
of the young visitor was unintelligible,
except to the understanding Of a father
or mother. AS it turned out, the visit
was not altogether a surprise to the
better half of our household, and so
from the mysterious depths of some
closet or armoir there came basket, a
box, &C., wherein was found suitable
raiment for the small stranger, made,
however, upon the universal pattern of
disregard to sex. Only, upon a very
small pin-cushion there was traced with
the heads of pins the monosyllabic
legend OF "BoY." That was ali. The
commissariat, unfortunately for the
small visitor, was not properly supplied
with the regulation rations, and there
has been Il consequent complaint as II
by one who has a natural right to
squawl and grumble at other peoples
lack of foresight. This deficiency the
quiet Of our household demands shall
be supplied, aud we are told full rations
will arrive soon. We shall name this
young stranger Napoleon, or Cheek,
most likely the latter. Albeit, he is no
intruder, although we are entertaining
three others and little miss all Of
whom call him OUR LITTLE BROTHER.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-12-15

Mr.. Martin McLeroy, an aged and
highly. respected citizen of Jackson
parish, died at his home, ut Bonner, on
the 9Th. Mr.. McLeroy had reached the
ripe old age of 70 years, having been
born in Georgia, the 18th of April, 1898.
He had never filed any prominent
public position, but was always pro,mi-
nent as member of the community in
which he lived and in the Methodist
Church of which he was devout,
Jealous, liberal follower. He was a
man Of great probity, untiring industry
and great kindness of heart. His life
was a life of activity and of good works.
From him are descended nine children,
six of whom survive, twenty-eight
grand children and twenty-four great
grand children, all of whom have been
equally at all times the participants Of
his paternal love and care. He was, in
the true sense of the station, a patriarch
in the land, who now sleeps the sleep
! Of the just.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-12-15

The presidential muddle is becoming
more and more impcnetrable, but the
technical and legal advantages are ac-
cunluiating ON the Democratic side.
The principal and only disadvantage
Tilden labors under is that he is leading
the outs against the ms. The Radicals
have possession, but we believe they
will be finally dislodged by the House.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-12-15
METHODIST ANNUAL CONFERENCES.

The Thirty-first Annual Conference
of the Methodist Church, South, Of this
State, convened Wednesday morning
at Trenton IN the Methodist church of
that place. There were in attendance,
at the opening, about sixty members,
preachers and lay delegates, and II
number of spectators, principally ladies.
The proceedings opened with an elo-
quent and feeling address from Bishop
Wightnan, of South Carolina, who
was selected to preside over this con-
ference, and who, we believe, for the
first time has been assigned the duty
to preside over Louisiana conference.
The Bishop is venerable looking man,
Of fine physique, pleasing delivery,
dignified in his bearing, fatherly in
manner and very engaging as an orator.
Els deep piety and earnest devotion to
his church are apparent even at Il
glance.
The Rev. Samuel H. Schroeder, of
New Orleans, u gentleman well quail
ked for the place, was chosen secretary
of the Conference.
To an observer, the Conference pre-
sents very pleasing spectacle, COM
posed as it is of the best and ablest men
Of the Methodist church throughout
the State who have assembled to DELHI
crate upon the intrests of the church
and the much graver question of the
salvation of the souls of this people.
The deliberations are conducted with
great gravity, and yet not with puri-
| tanical stiffness as to forms, but rather
with fraternal familiarity guided by
due deliberative decorum. We trust
the members of the conference will
enjoy their brief reunion most heartily,
and that the result of their Iabors will
DO eminently satisfactory to themselves
and greatly beneficial to their church.
! 1t is expected the business of the Con-
ference will be terminated on Sunday,
an that the Conference will adjourn
early Monday morning.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-12-15
VIM. HARRIS.

4 MANUFACTURER of Saddles, Harness
NJ and Brides OF the latest styles. Keeps
constantly on hand q fun supply of collars,
lines, biind-bridfes, InartinSaes, girtns,
whips and spurs of the best make. Re-
pairing done with neatness and dispat CHI.
Satisfaction guaranteed in every instance
as to style and price of work. Orders from
the country solicited. Third door below il.
Gerson, Grand street, Monroe, La. Hides
tax en- in exchange for ready-nlade work.
Nov.24, 1876. 1l-tf
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-12-15
MONROE FERRY.

ATONROE FERRY.
FREE TRADE WITH MONROE.
The Board of Trade Of Monroe in form the
public that, on all persons and teams bring
ing cotton to Monroe for sale and returning,
FERRTAGE Will BE FREE
at the Monroe Ferry. Any other person,
crossing at the Monroe Ferry, either on
foot, on horseback or in Il vehicle, who
purchases amelchandse to IL sufficient
amount from any member Of the Board OF
Trade, will have refunded to him by the
icrryman, through the merchant from
whom the purchase is made, the amount
paid for lerriage in coming TO Monroe and
will be given free ticket for Ierrinse in
returning.
Monroe, La, Aug. 2l, ls75.-tf
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-12-15

The little town Of townsville Oh the
loss of business houses on the sth by
fire. The aggregate loss is about $12,-
600 in goods and houses; total insurance,
$500. e. s. Pipes, Esq, and Mr.. w.
Smith were the principal sufferers, the
occurred Mt night and is thought to have
been accidental.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-12-15
ORGANIZING THE HOUSE.

The is q small Democratic majority
elect tathe next House, but the Repub-
licau cOnSpiratorS propose to overthrow
it by packing into the han the unelect-
ed Republican candidates from the
South who come with credentials from
the Republican governors. This will
reproduce at Washington the scene en-
acted at Columbia last week and at
New Orleans two years ago, when the
army took it upon itself to decide who
were members OF the South Carolina
and Louisiana Legislatures and who
were not. The conspirators are not do
ing their work by halves they need a
counted in House to support their
have it if they can.-1ko6ite Register.
Our esteemed contemporary seems to
forget that the incoming Federal House
of Representatives will be organized
under the rulings OF the rulings Of the
present Democratic clerk. 1t is he,and
he alone, who makes up the roll of the
new members, he being sole judge,
under the law, Of the regularity and
legality Of the certificates furnished him
by members claiming seats. In 1868,
the Radical clerk of the House, acting
under this law, refused to place upon
the roll the names Of the Democrats
elected from this State, but did enroll
the Names of Sheldon and Sypher, Re-
publicans, although both held certifi-
Gates precisely similar except the omis.
sion Of the immaterial adverb "duly"
before the word selected" in the certi-
hxyG on6 Mr..
Cranie, Democrats; and this act Of the
clerks was sustained by the House.
There were other cases Of the same
character in the same Congress-.
Another feature is, that, pending the
organization up to and including the
election Of u Speaker and his subse-
quent qualification by taking the oath
Of office, the clerk presides, decides all
points Of order and is clothed with all
the power belonging to the Office Of
Speaker. *. ..= .aa -...
No member is admitted to vote whose
name is not on the roll, even on pre-
liminary questions, and we are quit"
certain from what we know Of Mfr.
Adams, the Clerk, that his roll will not
include the names OF members elected
by the monstrous'frauds perpetrated by
Southern returning boards. He is Il
good parliamentarian and knows the
ways and tricks of the interruptions
partisans with whom he will have to
deal; and he is thoroughly appraised,
also, of the great interests at stake in
the Organization of the next House.
We do not, therefore, think that the
Register need be ut all alarmed.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-12-15

TOYS! ToYs!! ToYs!!!-Mr. Bryce
Rills will receive the largest and best
selected variety of toys and hoiy-day
goods to-day ever seen before in our
city. Those getting up Christmas
trees, would do we'll to select their
goods Of Mr.. Rills. He will sell them
as cheap as can be bought in New
Orleans.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-12-15

Mohair fringes in all colors for ladies
dresses, are sold at very low figures at
the cheap store of Morris Roos.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-12-15
A LBERT RICHTER,
II UPHOLSTERY

Machine- Made Mattress Manufacturer,
MONROE, LA.
Furniture re-upholstered and repaired
vanishing, carpet laying, etc. Makes
moss, etc, centre OF corn Slucks or excel
sior, to use on either side, superior and
ton Top. Special attention is paid to the
renovating of old mattresses which, by this
new invention, are made equal to new
ones. Oct. %, 1876. Gun