davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-02-01
tits, GRAND CENTENNIAL 1876.
MASQUERADE BALL
CONCERT
The Gala Night of the Season.
Granite Hall, Augusta.
Thursday Ev'ng, Feb. Sd, 1879.

Committee OF. Arrangements.
AUGUSTA-C. &. Morton, W. B. Leighton, A. J.
Pierce, c. n Hamen, DR.. E. c. Briggs j. s. Little
c. d. whtehouse, Fred scruton, b. Frank swan.
HALLOWELL-S. b. Glazier, c. Ii. Williams,
GARD!NER-J, d. White. Jas Jackson, l.. D.
Cooke, W. {. Palmer.
PlTTsTON-Frank Sprague. VIM. Haley.
LEWISTON VIM. Dickey, Harry Colin, P. H.
Sheahan. Fred Hall.
AURURN E; $. Bradbury, E. A. Beale.
skOWHEGAN-Al. Blunt, Coney Ma!bon, Cecil
Burrtll, j. q. Haines.
wATEKvlLLt-A. o. Smith, C. G. Carleton,
kENDALL's MILLs-wm. Fogg Otis Lawrey.
WEST wArEEvlLLE-E Small r. W. Hanes,
READVIELD-F. E. Bean, Geo. Gle, Fred S.
= Hartwell.
wI>TnRoP-P. C. Bradford. E. McCausland,
BATTLE. B. Mayberry, Eugene Smith.
BkLFASr-L. ID. " Noodard, Geo. Quinby, Geo.
ROCKLAND-w. S. Cobb John Kittridge, F. +.
BKUNsWICK-w. R. Fields, Oscar williams.
RiCHMOSD-Ch Chas. Foster, DR.. Spaulding.
Music by Hanagan's Orchestra of Eight
Pieces.
Concert to commence at eight o'clock-one hour
previous to the Grand Entire of the Masque Dane.
GEORGE E. HAYDEN assisted by F. c.
GOODWIN, has been engaged to furnish Cos.
tunes for the occasion, at prices ranging from 81
to IS. Nicer costumes furnished if desired. Cos
tunes Will be on exhibition At Mansion House Sam
pie Rooms [oyer A. ID. Locke's STOREY on and after
Wedne- day, Feb. I'd 1876.
Tbc sale OF seats Will commence at Eastern Ex.
press Office, on Thursday afternoon, at O'Clock,
Jan. 21th where diagram of the hall can be seen.
PRICES Front Seats In gallery and seats on
stage, - cent; other seats 80 cents Tickets for
the dance, 81 90.
supper viii be served from IL tl2 O'Clock.
RS- No person admitted to the foor of the hall un
less masked and in costume. Ladie. in iull Ball
Dress with Mask will be admitted.
Orders for carriages may be left al Eastern Ex-
prs office. jaD25-fet
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-02-01

THE CRIMES or JEFFERSON D4TIS.
To the Editor Of the kenne5ec Journal;
1t is a little surprising to notice with what una
nmity the leading men and journals of the demo-
cratic party, rush to the rescue Of Jefferson Davis,
when he is assailed for crimes committed during
the late Slave Owners rebellion in this country
When Mr.. Blaine few days since was holding
him up TO the gaze Of the people in so truthful and
so just light, he might well have gone farther,
and charged the fend with having been a party to
the murder Of Abraham Lincoln.
The writer has never had a doubt upon this
point and while recollection to him shall be
vouchsafed, he never will believe in any man or
party that shall advocate pardon for such a man.
Having been one of q number of soldiers who
under the special charge Of Secretary Stanton,
guarded the city OF Washington for several weeks
from and subsequent TO the second inaugural of
President Lincoln, and having several times been
instructed by Mr. Stanton in regard to conspir-
acy on the part Of the Rebel Government to de-
stroy the organization of the United States Gov
ernment by capturing Mr.. Lincoln and Cabinet,
Or by getting rid Of them in some way, we do not
write to-day guided by shadow.
Whoever will look carefully into this matter will
discover that this miserably wicked plot was laid
out by some man far better skilled in the theory
and practice Of our government than Wilkes Booth
possibly could have been. What was the plan ?
Whom and how many were they TO kill Presi-
dent Lincoln, Vice President johnson, Secretary
Seward Secretary Stanton, Senator Foster, Pres
ident pro tenn of the Senate, in short every officer
who could under any rule Of law, succeed to the
Presidency. All these being slain, with no organ.
lied Congress at the time, no Speaker Of the
House, there would have been no individual EN-
powered to call session of Congress, and the Sec
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-02-01
Notice..

1NHE members of the Kennebec Log Driving
i Company are hereby notified that the annual
meeting OF the company will be held at the City
Hall in Gardiner, on Tuesday, the 18th day of Feb
ruary ISIS 10 O'Clock in the forenoon for the fol-
lowing purposes, viz.
lst. To choose Moderator
2i. To hear the report OF the treasurer and take
such action thereon as may be thought proper.
81. To choose officers Tor the ensuing year.
4th. 70 take such measures for driving the logs
the en- sung season. and raise such sum or sums OF
money for that purpose may be deemed nsces-
sary.
5;h. To act on any other business that may le-
gally come before them.
DC PALMER, Clerk f. D.Co.
Gardiner Jan. "a, 1876. jan25-ttd
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-02-01
FOLITICiL.

A Kentucky paper nominates Allen G. Thurman
for President and John w. Stevenson for Vice
President.
Speaker Kerr has forbidden the sale of liquors
at the House restaurant: and the Randall men
exclaim. "There; we told you so. What kind OF
a man is that for Speaker =
The Louisville Courier. Journal says Mr.. Hal
stead has constituted himself Mr.. Bane's special
bottle holder. Then strong backer has strong
man to back.-CAicogo Tribune.
The centennial bill got through the House by a
squeeze, but will doubtless pass the Senate with
less opposition. 1t is generally conceded that
among the eloquent and effective speeches made
in the House in its behalf, the off-hand effort of
Wm. p Frye of Maine stood prominent Wash
tgtoA Star.
The St. Paul PioneerPress started out to be
Independent, and to this complexion it has come
at last; "The democratic party has not yet been
two months in control of one branch of the legis-
lative department of the government, but it has
improved the time so well, and has so labored
with such diligence and with such peryerse ingenu
ity of political madness to justify all the accusa-
tons of its enemies and the dstrust and appre
tensions ef the country, that it has left but little
for the republicans to do to perpetuate their control
of the government for another four years at least
The minor officers Of the democratic House are
evidently getting on their hghheeled shoes. The
Washington special Of the Providence journal
says:
zone of the doorkeepcrs on Thursday. upon
being requested by military officer of high rank
to take in his card to coored member from
Virginia, replied that he did not know him, and
that they did not take any stock in 'niggers.' In
spite Of his insisting that the man should take his
card in, he refused, and the officer was obliged to
leave without communicating with the member he
desirous of seeing. Another do orkeeper,
when the floor was cleared this morning, repeated
ly insisted that Mr.. HARRISON, colored member,
should 60 out, telling him his place in the
gallery behind the CLERKS. The whole thing was
eyidentlY intended as an insnlln
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-02-01
GENERAL VIEWS.

The funeral of General Gordon Granger occurred
at Lexington, Kentucky, Friday.
The Hindoo merchants ofCacutta are described
as the most wary, willy and unprincipled people
in the world.
Alexander II. Stephens says he doesn't expect
to take his seat in Congress before next spring,
but has no intention Of resignng.
In country churchyarl there is the following
epitaph; "IIere lies the body OF James Robinson
and Ruth his wife," and underneath is this text
"Their warfare is accomplished"
A Boston boy who sent to Philadelphia house
in answer to an advertisement, "Send twenty-five
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-02-01
From the Progressive Age
For President-James G. Blaine.

Tho resolution unanimously adopted by the
republican members of the Legislature declaring
Hon. James G. Blaine the choice of the republi-
cans Of this State, for President will receive Nc .
only the cordial approval Of the republicans of the
State but will awaken enthusiasm m in the republi-
can ranks; and that with him for presidential
candidate Maine will give fifteen thousand repub-
lean maj oriy, will be fully verified
We hope and believe the time has come
with the republican party when tried republicans,
of eminent ability as statesmen, are to be sought
10 fill the highest office in the gift of the people,
an office which requires not only probity but po-
htcal experience and political wisdom. Mr. Blaine
possesses all these requirements to an eminent
degree. For nearly twenty years he has been
known as public man, first in the State and then
in the natior, and the people have had full op-
portunity to observe him in positions where the
character and capabilities of man are exposed to
public view. He has worn well. With every
succeeding year of his public life he has filed a
larger and larger place in the respect and conf
dence of the true, earnest nnion men of the ma
ton. No taint of official corruption has touched
even the hem of his garment. In the Speakers
chair and in his seat he has alike displayed most
eminent ability, joined with discreetness and pru-
dence, and upon all public questions he has shown
a breath of view far beyond that of mere parti-
zan. lie is a live, progressive statesman such as
the nation needs.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-02-01

Be,rare Of Worthless Imitations. Inquire for
AdamS0n's Botanic Balsam. Take no other, see
that the name of +. W. kinsman is blown in the
glass. 1t cures Asthma Coughs, Colds, &c 80
cts febl -+Swlw
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-02-01
House..

VIUNDAf,
Prayer by Rev. Mr.. MCCCLLY of IIallowel
Papers from the Senate disposed of in concur
renee.
Bill an act to incorporate the Cape Elizabeth
Dyking Company was read twice under suspen-
sion Of the rules, and Tomorrow assigned for its
second reading.
A communication was received from Hon. S. j.
Chadbonrne, Secretary of State, in response to an
order OF the House, transmitting statement Of
the Maine General Hospital during the year 1875.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-02-01
THE GREAT REPUTATION

Which yeGetine has attained in all parts of III
country as
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-11-01
NORTHERN NEW-YORK.

VIGOROUS WORK IN ST. LAWRENCE CoUNTY-RE-
TURN OF LIBERALS TO TIE REPUBLICAN PARTY
-DEMOCRATIC AID FROM CANADIANs-PkoBABLE
MAJORITY FOR HAYES AND wHEELEE-MR. MA
CONES CANVASS
trpov STAFF CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRIBUNE.l
OGDENsBURG, Oct. 29-The four counties on the
northern border of New-Yorh which lie east Of Lake
Ontario furnished more than % per cent of the
large majority which this State gave to Gen. Grant
in 1872 and this wear the contest is apparently so
,nuch closer than il was then that IT would not be
surpI1sipg if they actually turned the scale.
Viewed in this light the canvass IN Jefferson,
St. Lawrence, Franklin, and Clinton Counties
becomes far more important than that IN
other sections of the State where the two great
parties are more evenly balanced. The latter may
determine the political complexion OF the Leglsla-
ture the former may elect q President The OLD
proveIb which designates the willing horse as the
one to he whipped is full of sound political phoso-
nbv. If Gov. Hayes and Gov. Morgan carry this
State a week from next Tuesday it @ill not be be-
cause Democrats have been converted to their sup
port but because Republicans have been aroused
and induced 10 vote and iii section of the State
is il more important TO the Republican party That
the work necessary accomplish this shall be thor
oughly done than in those counties where the he
publicans are most numerous.
The people of st. Lawrence, the banner Republic
can county of the State, have never been so fully
walked up to the Importance of any political contest
rs they are nOw since the Presidential election of
1864 and the natural inference one would draw
from the enthusiasm everywhere manifested is that
the Republican majority will be as great as 1t was
in 1872 Let us see what the facts are: -Four years
ago about 600 Liberal Republicans in this county
voted for Mr. Greeley this year 80 per cent Of them
are supporting the Republican tickets, State and
National, and supporting them with an ear
nestness and zeal which is not surpassed by any.
This will give TO the Republicans clear gain OF
from 500 to 900 votes, and as these were counted
with the Democrats four years ago its effect upon
the Republican majority will be twice as great. On
the other hand nearly 1000 Democrats refused to
vote for Mir. Greeley in 1872 who will certainly
vote for Tiden this year. On the whole, therefore,
the Democratic vote is not likely to fall of any on
account of the loss of the Liberals, but the Repub-
Ican vote will be considerably increased.
The French Canadian vote, which has already at
tanned consi lcrabe proportions in these border
counties and is yearly increasing naturally belongs
70 the Republicans. certain Jealousy, which
ALWAYS seems to be developed when unskilled
laborers Of different come in competition with
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-11-01

each other exists between these Canadians and the
Irish, and makes their action in political harmony
almost out of the question But this year the Dem
Ocrats seem to be more successful capturing this
class of voters than usual. / hear that III many
places the French Catholic priests are very active
supporters of Tiden and their influence with their
people, if it is exerted, is very great The NUMBER
of Canadians and of Irishmen who nave peeh
naturazed in St. Lawrence and adjoining counties
duriup the past few weeks is unusually great, ana
about two-thlrds of the newly made citizens VIII
vote the Democratic ticket. The net Democratic
gain from this source in this county will be in the
ncighbOrhOOd of 800.
The purchase of votes has not been very common
in this county, but l believe the Democratic mana
gers are contemplating the direct use of money tins
year. if they have not already begun it, business -
depressed many aborers are ont of employment, and
are destitute of the means of support Ignorance and
poverty do not constitute soil which is favorable to
strong political convictions sensitive conscience
and believe that Gov. Tiden's friends will take
advantage Of that fact to increase the vote for their
candidate. The bribery will not be direct; IRE men
will be employed" for day or two about election
time The details of this plan pretty well under
stood by the Republican managers, and measures
have been taken to prevent its success.
The Democratic State Committee seems to have
selected this stronghold of RepubhcHllsm Tor one
of its most determined attacks. Mr.. Magone, the
chairman of that committee, resides in this city, and
is also the Democratic candidate for Congress in the
place of Mr. Wheeler, who has honorably repre-
scented tie district for the past six years. OF course
he has no chance of being elected. Judge James OF
the Supreme Court is the Republican candidate, and
is so popular that he is likely TO run ahead OF ms
ticket But if Mr. MagOne can materially reduce
the Republican majority here he viii not only assist
Gov Tilden and the Democratic state ticket, but
he demonstrates his own influence at home ana
places himself i'll the line of promotion III his party
Taking all these things into consideration be-
lieve the Republican majority in ST. Lawrence
County will not be less than 5000, but l do not
think it will be as great as it was in 1872 6'94o
Franklin and Clinton counties will no doubt do a
little better than they did four year ago. Judge
James will probably be elected to Congress by about
1000 majority. l.. W.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-11-01
HOME NEWS.
THERMOMETER YESTERDAY AT HUDNUTs, IN
BROADWAY.
n62o. Noon, 56s 3p.m- go Midnight d.
highest during dav. 81 Lowest Al.
Average 52l2'. Same day. 1873, 1921
PROMINENT ARRIVALS.

Fifth drenue HoteI-Senator William H. Barnum OF
Connecticut Assembyman Allen Munro OF Syracuse Col H.
McComb of Delaware, and Charles W. WOOley OF Clncln
natl - Clarendon Ho-Lady Thornton and daughters ana
Trench OF the British Legation aI
LbendrLs HotsLChetJ Justice Horace cray
of the Supreme Of Massachusetts Ereeu H9se rear
ADMIRAL George H. Prcble, u. s. Navy. Norman House-
Gen Israel VOdges U. Army Windsor Hote.K H. An
gns Manager Bank OF Montreal and the Rev X CAT
throp Syracuse. Metropolitan HOtet-Julge augustus
Rockies OF the New-YOrk Supreme Court. .Gsey HCuSe
Thomas President the Delaware and Hudson Cana
CImpany and Col. William r. Price L. ;. Army GTahn
Uofsi-(apt William F. spcer u. - Navy and sidney ftr
ham Secretary OF the state Of Maine 81 NichotdS Hokt-
state Senator T.. r. Carpenter OF Massachusetts, Wesmh
str Ioel-Henry A. Whitney President OF the Boston ana
Providence Railroad Company.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-11-01
rnden did not vote on single canal bill of any kind

Tden did not vote on single canal Dlh Vi any hinu
whatsoever.
Mr.. Prince explained the effect OF the Consutuonai
Amendments in destroying the Canal Ring by absolutely
prohibiting extra compensation to contractors He gave
fun credit to Gov Tiden for his on canal matters
in 1875 but showed the palpabe absurdty OF attrib-
ung to action at that time what had been accomplished
months before in November, 1874.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-11-01
CANAL COLLECTIONS AT THE PORT OF BUFFALO
EXHIBITION NOTES.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 31.-Next Tuesday, Nov.
detection Gay-has been appointed as WOmans Day at
the Exhibition grounds. reception will be held at the
Woman's Pavilion by the Ladies' Centennial Executive
Committee from IL o'clock noon, until D. m, during
which time n band OF music will be In attendance.
All the arrangements for the closing OF the Exhibition
are being rapidly completed and every necessary detail
is receiving careful attention.
There will be a general sale OF all the buidings be-
longing to the Centennial Board OF Finance Thursday
Nov 80 AT IL o'clock The list comprises the Main
Building and Carriage Annex. Agricultural Hail. with
Wagon and Pathological AnneKes the Art Annex Photo
graphers Exhibition Building Shoe and Leather Build
ing Judges Hail. Butter and Cheese Building Iguard
station houses and various other small buildings Par
ticulars OF the sale Will be furnished In pamphlet form
on application ten days before the appointed time.
To-days admissions at so cents were $1,000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-11-01
VIGOROUS WORK IN THIS STATE.
ONONDAGA COUNTY THOROUGHLY STIRRED UP-A
B!aILIANT DEMONSTRATION AT SYRACUSE
fE1 TELEGRAPH To TIE TEtEUNEI

lBl TELEGRAPH To TIE TElBINfI
SYRACUSE, y. Y, Oct. 3l.-The Republican
soldiers and sailors celebration here this afternoon was
one of the best meetings OF the Kind ever held III syria
cuse The call for it signed by about Loo veteran
Union soldiers and in spite OF the threatening weather
more than 500 Of them marched in the procession Inc
afternoon speeches made 10y Gems. W H. Gibson o
OHIO and Geo. H. Sheridan Of Louisiana. The audience
numbered at least 5000 people In tieevcius there
wa, a parade OF the Hayes and wheeler clubs 81 TINS
city and three four Of the adjoining towns, which was
the finest ever in Syracuse. Between 5000 ana
1000 men in uniform and bearing torches marched
through the principal streets of the city, with music
banners flags, and Iauspar ncies and fireworks Many
houses along the route illuminated and decorated
with flags aud bunting, and the entire population OF
Syracuse seemed have turned ont Hs spectators The
evening meeting was addressed by N-i"v Moves Of
Ohio The armory in which ne spoke accommodated
5000 people onehaf Of whom were seated, yet thou
sands Were unable gain admittarcc The Republican
cause never looked hopeful IN OlondaGa County rs II
Dies today. An old-fas,oucd Republican majority viii
b.. given for Hayes and Wheeler and Morgan next
Tuesday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-11-01

All the trains we're behind time and the company was
pushed to the utmost to provide accommodation.
The receipts for taxes during the past week
were GIG s37 o. Last Thursday there was nothing
paid in for taxes, circumstance without precedent
In this department.
George r. Mckenzie, Vice-PresideDt of the
Singer Sewing Machine Company, vas thrown from MS
carriage at his country residence, Pond Eddy on Mol
day, and seriously injured.
A man giving his name as Michael Reilly of
Orange County, arrived at the Erie Railway depot yes
terday accompanied by two small children the elder Of
whom not over ten years OF age Reilly patrohlzeu
the saloons about the depot. and soon becoming help-
lessly drunk laid down the sidewalk An officer ar
rested him. the children taken in charge by the
hospital authorities.
Nicholas Duffy of No. 40 New-st. was
thrown from his carriage yesterday by runaway horse
and sustained q fracture OF the leg.
The remains of DR.. James VanderpOOl, who
died in Japan several months ago, were brought 10 new
ark at his fathers residence on Monday night and were
buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery yesterday afternoon
NEW-JERsEY.
ELIZABETH.-As Conrad Mann, wood carter
OF Rosce driving the track OF the Pehpsy +
yona Railroad last night he was struck by train and
Instantly killed. The wagon was demolished, but the
horse escaped unhurt. John Murray, notorious new
York burglar at whose 20 faTn6
Yesterday sentenced by Judge RunyOn TO eighteen years
in the state Psm apG Soi nss Sh S and
hanging Conrad Mann, age So resident OF Rosee,
was run over at the Man-st crossing Monday night
and Instantly killed. while driving the track OF
the Pennsylv Railroad.
POLICE NOTES.
Patrick Owen, age %, of BROOKLYN fell in the
Precinct last night and his knee cap was
He taken TO the Chambers Street Hospital
The body of a male child was fonnd in the open
lot North SecOnds, Frstst Wlamsburgh, yester
day, and was taken TO the Morgue
James Mcdonald, n bell boy at the Grand Central
Hotel fell through the elevator passage last night and
ceiyed injuries that viii probably prove fatal He was taken
10 Bellevue Hospital.
George Mitchell of No % East Broadway fell at
Baxter Leonard last night and received internal inlu
lies probably VIII prove fatal lie taken TO the
Chambers Street Hospital
An an supposed to be Albert Cheeseman, a copy
Est al Broadway, found unconscious m Grandst
last nigrt. having attempted to commit suicide by taxing
quantity II laudanum lie was taken to Bellevue Hospital
Henry Stiper. tailor, residing at No. $50 East
Foureenth left home Monday morning. and mas lot
been he has been out OF employment Tor
some time poor health, it Is feared that he has com
mitted suicide.
On Monday night, while John c. Maben was stand
ing m front Fifth Hotel John Barnard stole
chain Barnard was held yesterday by Justce
Kasmre the Washington Place Police Court IA SjOJ DaI
80. 33J Springst was robbed on hgn"ay
night by Of watch valued at $40, and so IN
money Aonzo Brand arrested and Yesterday Justice
Kasmre him $4,000 bail for trial His accomplce es
capped.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-11-01
AT NEWARK. y. 7.

The building at Oliver-st. and New-Jersey
Railroad ave. owned by Jacob skinke and occupied by
Miller 4 Sncey, hat manufacturers, narrowly escaped
destruction by fire on Monday night The building was
damaged TOO and the stock and fixtures $500. Both
were FULLY insured. The house of Aonzo Marshall al
40 100 Westinghouse. also damaged oy hTc on
Monday 20 the amount Of 300.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-11-01
SUIT FOR A MANDAMus oN THE cANAn

ALBANY, y. Y, Oct. 31.-ln Special Term to-
day before Justice Wcstbruok, application made for
maudamu compelling the Auditor To draw his warrant
IN favor Of john VI. Barnett of Fort Ann Washington
County, for $269s- 80. Barnett removed the wall
benches and constructed slope wall the Erie Canal
from Ferguson Aqucduct to the east lire OF Utica, and
from Poters Fridge TO Lock No 40. The Auditor
refused 10 draw his warrant for the Of his con-
tract on the ground that provision had been made for
its payments hence the present application. Justice
Wcetbiook ordered the Auditor 10 draw his warrant
forthwith or show 10 the contrary the last
Tuesday in November