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GENERAL 0kIkRvArI0Ht.
Ehlr4uo AnX. l3-tll1ntsht.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-26
Cali for the Republican National
.,.ta. s. Convention.

The next Union Republican National Conven-
ton. for the nomination of candidates for Presi-
dent and Vice President of the United States, will
be held in the city of Cincinnati, on "Wednesday,
June l4th, 1876, at II o'clock noon, and will con-
sis Of delegates from each State equal to twice the
number of its Senators and Representatives in
Congress and of two delegates from each organ
lied Territory and the District of Columbia.
In calling the convention for the election of
delegates the committees of the several States are
recommended to invite all republican electors and
all other voters, without regard to past political
difference or previous party utilization, who are
opposed to revivDg sectional issues, and desire to
promote friendly feelings and permanent harmony
throughout the country by maintaining and en-
forcing all the constitutional rights of every cti-
zen, including the full and free exercise of the
right Of suffrage without intimidation and with
ont fraud, and who are in favor of continued pro-
secution and fuller punishment of oil official dig
honesty and an economical administration
Of the government by honest, faithful and capable
ofhcers who in favor of making such reforms
In the government as experience may from time
to time suggest, who are opposed To impairing the
credit Of the nation by depreciatng any Of its OBJ
legations, and in favor of sustaining in every way
the national faith and financial honor; who hold
that the common school system is the nursery of
American liberty, and should be maintained alb
solutely free from sectarlan control; who be-
lieve that for the promotion of these ends the
direction of the government should continue to
be confded to those who adhere to the principles
Of l776, support them as incorporated in the con-
stitutOn and laws, and who are in favor OF recog-
nizing and strengthening the fundamental princi-
pie Of national unity in this centennial annvers-
sary Of the birth Of the republic.
lSigned), E. ID. MORGAN,
Chairman Of the Republican National Committee
WIN. K. CHAMBER, Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-26
The Argus published an article a flew

The Argus published an article few
days since to help alongthe scandal against
Mr.. Blaine, ia which it spoke of a meet
ing held in Portland by ''Mr. Blane's in
vitation, at the Falmouth Hotel. in rela-
ton to the much talked of Arkansas bonds,
naming gentlemen of that city who it said
were present, and among them Hon. Sam'l
Z. Spring. Yesterdays Argus contained
the following pithy letter on the subject,
which will probably make that meeting
rather an unsavory subject in the editorial
rooms Of the Argus hereafter
To tie Editor Of the Argusi
In your issue Of this morning you say was
with other gehteme invited to and attended a
meeting called by Mr.. Blaine at the Falmouth
Hotel, in this city, for the purpose of inducing
Portland capitalists to purchase Little Rock and
Fon saith Arkansas bonds"
Ibeg to inform } GU that was not invited and
did not attend the meeting referred to- and fur
Their, never knew Of such meeting being he Id
there or elsewhere. 5. L. SPRING.
Portland, April oath, 1876.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-26
GENERAL NE WIS.

A frontier Texan who was asked if he was 60
ing to attend the Centennial, guilelessly replied.
I'D like to, but III have to put it of till next
year."
Five Arabian merchants, wearing the fez, the
zouaye jacket and baggy trousers peculiar to the
orient, are the street sensation Of Philadelphia.
They are from Turkey, and have come 10 the Cen
tennial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-26

vention, it has been closely estimated that he viii
receive on the first ballot over two hundred ballots
of the seven hundred and ffty-two. And, in addi-
tion the great Northwest is almost unit for him
with its ninety votes, not to reckon upon Illinois
and of the Pacific States where he seems to have
the best hold; or the South, where he is making
notable advances. OF course, several Of the
States will compliment their respective candidates
on the first ballot, but, like Pennsylvania will
wheel into line and cast solid vote for Mr.. Blaine.
New York will probably give him fifteen or TWEEN
ty votes ON the first ballot, the balance going for
Mr.. Conkling. On the whole, it appears now that
Mr. Blaine will receive the nomination, and, if
nominated, the republican party will sweep the
country as never before"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-26
FOLI7ICAL.

The Allegan, (Mich.) republican county con-
venton took a vote on the presidency which re-
suited as follows James G. Blaine, 81; Zacha-
riah Chandler, 8; blank, 8; Gen. r. J. Oglesby
/; Thomas W. Ferry, /; Col Bristow, 8; Schuy-
Ter Colfax, 3; scattering, IL; Gov. Morton, l;
showing preference for Blaine Of over two
thirds vote.
In commenting on the recent display made by
Tucker in the Confederate House Of Representa-
tives. the Elmira Advertiser hits the mark when
1t says democracy is bound head and heels te
these outspoken champions of rebellion" who
love the North just for the doughfaccs they may
attach to their train.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-26

The Portland Argus, after having been
one of the most obstrcperous of the dem
ocratc crowd in calling upon Mr.. Blaine
to make answer to the reports against his
character, had the meanness TO refuse his
full statement as sent by the Associated
Press a place in its columns, giving its
Gle instead.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-26
LOCAL AND BUSINESS NOTICES.

1t is no longer an idle dream or Boosting to af-
firm that Fellows Hypophosphites, wherein are
united natures forces, will strengthen man and
make his life not only endurable, but sparkling
with rude and joyous health; this then we recon
mend when vitality is on the wane, when the
organism becomes enfeebled. spl24t&1w
Severe aches and pains will not get out of fash
ion for some time TO come, and so long as they ex-
ist. people will need good remedy. Renne's
Pain. Killing Magic Oil has been tested for more
than twenty years, and the universal verdict is,
at works like charm
apl25-+&wlw.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-26

The New York ladies who are endeayoring to
secure for shop-womcn the privilege of sitting
down when their duties do not require them to
stsnd, propose to enforce their request by patron
King only those shop keepers who comply with
il. That will do the business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-26
CAMPAIGN PAPER,

ct rates barely above cost, and low enough to
place it within reach of every voter who may
wish to subscribe. The first number will be issued
June Dist, and the last number Sept. l3th-l3
numbers in all. The following viii be the rates
Of charge;
Three Copies to one address, Sl.OD
Ten Copies TO one address, S3.2U
Twenty Copies to one address, 5000
EAfxys Copies to one address, $l4.6O
one Hundred Copies to one address, S25.OO
II 10 desirable that the names of subscribers
should be forwarded as early as possible-the
sooner the better. ass
IRWIN not all sincere friends of the Republi-
can cause. throughout the State, make vigorous
effort to secure large lists The pernicious in
huence of the Democratic sheets must be counter
acted by the circulation of live Republican news
papers. Republican Postmasters and Republican
Town Committees can reader effective service to
the cause Of Truth and Justice by earnest efforts
in getting up Clubs of Twenty, Fifty and One
Hundred to one address.
JNow is the time for vigorous action.
~se SPRAGUE, OWEN Il NASH
Augusta, April %, 1875.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-26
DR.. Benlnett's

CELEBRATED JAUNDICE BITTERs, a pleasant,
eficacious tonic invigorator and blood purifier
so cents bottle. Money refunded in all cases
where perfect satisfaction is not given. For sale
by j. S. JOHNSON, opposite P. o., Augusta, Me.
aprl0-t3m
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-26

Wendenburg's Cough Candy.
For sale by j. S. JOHNSON, opposite z. Q. Au-
gusta. aprl0.t2m
INTELLIGENCE OFFICE!
.3lu,e ana EeW0le Help OunIed ana
FURNISHED,
For All Kinds of employment.
Apply to w. F.. 3. ~ HITMAN, GRANITE
HALL BLOCK, Market Square, Augusta, between
the hours of 10 and II A. NJ, and and 5 p. NJ.
apr7-ttf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-26
A CARD.

- all who are suffering from the err ors and in
discrelions of youth, nervous weakness, early de-.
cy, loss Of manhood, &C., will send recipe that
will cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great
remedy was discovered by missionary in South
America. Send selfaddressed envelope to the
REV. JOSEPH 7. INMAN, Station d, Bible House,
New York City. maf13.sn-teod&w3m
JAUHDIcE ant BIll0USHESs Who knows q good
WOODS Vegetable, Physical, Jeundioe Bit
tors Will effect speedy cure. They have NEVER
FAILED TO SATISFY ALL Ho HAVE USED THEM Tor
Jaundce, Dyspepsia, Biliousnesa, etc. Beware OF
limitations. The genuine has private proprietary
stamp Of John +. Henry over the cork. Sold by all
dealers; Manhattan Med. Co., proprietors JOHN
+. HENRY, CURRAN d CO.. New York, Wholesale
Agents. aprls.sntl3t-T, I, &S&w4w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-26
INTELLIGENCE OFFICE
Special Nottrts.
"It Works like . Charm"
Renne's Magic Oil.

This Is purely vegetable, general family RENE.
dy. Keep il in the house to use in case Of emergen'
cy,
TRY IT E.VTRR.v.4LLF.
II cures Collie, Cholera Morbus, Diarrh9 a
Cramps and Pains in the Stomach, Indigestion
Sore Throat, Coughs, Colds, &C.
USE 1T BXTER.V.4LLF.
ltcures Neuralgia, Catarrh, Rheumatism, Sprans
Cuts, Bruises, Old Sores, Headache, TOothache,
and in fact almost all the aches and pains human
flesh is heir to. Sold by all dealers in Medicines.
WIN. RENNE Il SONS, Propretors, Pitts6eld
Mass. g27-t&wly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-26

The following, which explains itself, will prove
of interest to many readers. "For twenty years |
have been very much troubled with Salt Rheum
on my arm for which have tiled various washes
and salves, besides the treatment of.my regular
physician. These have only drawn it from my
arm, and caused it to appear elsewhere. After
using less than one cake Of your Forest Tar Soap,
NY arm is entirely well, and discover no symp-
toms of the trouble elsewhere. Mrs. q. s.
Hunt Portland Maine. Get cake of your drug
gst, or by sending 50 cents to the Forest Tar Co.,
Portland, Me. apl26 t&wlw
"a friend in need is friend indeed. Adamson's
Botanic Baisam has proved itself friend to the
suffering, and its best recommendation is that
where it has once been faithfully tried no other
remedy will be used for coughs aud colds.
api25-t&wlw
THOUSANDS OF INJUNcTIoNs. The cold catch
ing community, thousands of them are serving Pc
reDptory injunctions on their Coughs and Catarrhs,
in the shape of daily and nightly doses of Hale's
Honey of Horehound & Tar. The paroxysms are
silenced in As hours. Sold by all druggists.
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in minute.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-26
Notice !

THE members Of the Kennebeo Log Driving
L Company are hereby notified that . special
meeting OF the company will be held at the Clerks
one O'Clock r. NJ. for the following purposes, viz
LIST. To choose Moderator.
I'd. To see II the Company will vote to accept
the provisions of a resolve passed by the Legisla.
ture Of Maine the past winter In relation 70 the
Forks Bridge In Somerset county. Aces .
Sd. To act on any other business that may legal
ly come before them.
By order Of the Directors,
ID, G. PALMER, Clerk.
Gardiner, April 10, ls7s. aprll.ttd
CEND 25c to G. p. ROWELL q CO., New York.
y for Pamphlet Of 100 pages, containing lists Of
5000 newspapers, and estimates showing cost Of
advertising. mars &wly
The Benton record. [volume] (Benton, M.T. [Mont.]) 1875-1879, 1876-11-03
0aee-e

phe London Daily Neaos says: MIR.
Smith, the assyrilogist, died at Aleppo on
the 10Th of August, at or about the hour
of six in the afternoon Onthe same day,
and between three-quarters ofan hour and
an hour later, friend and fellow worker
Of Mr.. Smiths {Dr. Delitzen) was going to
the house of a third person, the author OF
the account of the labors Of the departed
scholar which appeared in weekly con-
temporary (the 4eade0zy). IN the course
of bis walk Dr. Delitzen passed within .
a stones throw of the house IN which Mr..
Smith lived when in London, and sudden
" heard his name uttered aloud in most
piercing cry, which thrilled him to the mar
row. The fact impressed him SO strongly
that he looked at his watch, noted the hour,
and although he did not mention the cir
cumstance at the time, recorded 1t IN his
notebook. In this particular case, as it Is
reported, the skeptic can scarcely make
much use of the fact that Dr.. Delitzen did
not mention his experience to any one al
the time it happened. The record in his
notebook would be amply sufficient eyi
dence of the livliness of the impression
Criticism would be better employed in dis
covering the possibility Of a suggestion o
Mr.. Smith to DR. Delitzen's mind. He was
/
at the moment passing the end of Crogs
land road, in which Mr.. Smith lived. HI
was, however, not thinking of him, and i
| is difficult to imagine that an unconscious
suggestion of the brain caused by the Law
of the association Of ideas, could take tht
shape ofa seeming cry, not Of his friend
name, but Of his own, SO piercing as tt
thrill him to the marrow.
The Benton record. [volume] (Benton, M.T. [Mont.]) 1875-1879, 1876-11-03
VOL. IL.
resisted-plead ignorance and inability .

resisted-plead ignorance and inability al
to no purpose.
At last he yielded to curls and crineIine,
bright eyes and tWinkling feet and beauty
wreathed in smiles.
The Judge accepted service Of the beau
tiful Miss. the wittiest lady and most
graceful dancer in the county. He was at
once both in and out of his element.
The success with which he met is better
given in Mr.. Mattock's own words, when, at
the end of the set, his friends surrounded
him, and inquired:
"Well, Judge, how did you make out r.
"Oh, frst-rate! frst-rate When the
music struck up | was little bewildered,
but soon recovered, and | seized Miss
about the waist, and then | danced. |
threw my head back, and setmy heels a-fy.
ing, and put my trust in ProvidenceT
And that was Judge Mattocks first and
last attempt at dancing.
The Benton record. [volume] (Benton, M.T. [Mont.]) 1875-1879, 1876-11-03
A Noble Roman MatrOn.

To the best of our recollection he was an
Arkansas clergyman who had been aecas
I'd Of trailing his true inwardnessn IN the
company Of the wrong woman. Under
these painful circumstances, his wife was
frequently compared to noble Roman
nnatron 2 but she didn't seem to mind it,
and firmly declared her belief in her hus
bands innocence. When the day Of trial
arrived she sat in the court beside him, and
moved the jury to tears By arranging q
fifty cent boquet in the buttonhole OF his
coat. The case was at last opened, and
the witnesses for the prosecution called
There were thirty or forty Of them, but
before half dozen of them had testified,
a mighty change came over the face Of the
wife, aud getting right up and addressing
her remarks to the bench, she said See
here, Judge, I am satisfied, i you are
Don't mind me; can stand it. | reckon
it's onto me, Judge, to get even. Just hold
onto him TIL called for, and, if any woman
wants him, he's her'n, and no questions
asked" Then, turning to her husband and
saatching the floral token from his button.
hole, she bitterly exclaimed /: Remember:
from this time forward, my homes dan
Of ragin' lions, and you amt no Daniel.
The Benton record. [volume] (Benton, M.T. [Mont.]) 1875-1879, 1876-11-03
Gnra to Swing Hin,

A jury in Alabama had been enpaneied
in the case Of a Mr.. Johnson, charged with
killing his wife. The evidence was posi-
tive aud conclusive, leaving not doubt OF
his speedy conviction.
TO the amazement Of all, the jury, after
a short absence, returned verdict:
"Guilty Of horse-stealing,"
The judge, astonished, asked an explain
alton, stating that the Indictment was not
for horse-stealing, but for manslaughter.
The foreman, with his hand upon a huge
law book, and with an amusingly dignifed
air, informed the Court that E'it was not a
case of 0aa1oslaughter, but aoona01aslapghter,
for which the law made no provision; but
being satisfied the man deserved to be
hung, they had brought IN verdict OF
feeling, hioh, ots1d
be sure to swing hin!" .--
The Benton record. [volume] (Benton, M.T. [Mont.]) 1875-1879, 1876-11-03
A Cause for Fancy Figures.

Old 81, says the Atlanta Constitution,
had some purchases to make yesterday,
and as he brought his bundles out Of the
store, he said;
II don't understan' how hit ar, for a
fact, don't
"Don't understand what ~ We asked.
"Dis heah o'-hoss power kind o way
dat de folks hab got to doin' with store
truck"
aWhat IS ths matter with it27
@E5bery time dat you 60 ter buy sone-
thing how dey do 'stonish you wid de pfi-
ces dat is rit on dem goods"
"Prices are pretty stiff, are they 2"
"stif? Wy dey charges yer nuf for
kaliker to o'ford dem in wastin' a poun' OF
starch ter de squar yard An,dis heab
hat! Now dars little ole wool hat dat ]
glib two dollars for jes dis mint. Fore
de wah dat hat'd bin flung at yer for a
dollar apiece till de stock was clean FAUST
ed ~
"That is so; the war has made higher
prices for everything"
"But how come hit las so long? Dara
whar hit needs 'splainin /! dunno how
you is gwine bout dat but listen ter my
talk. / blame de 'easion oh hit onto Dc
niogers. kase a nigger dat yer could buy
fore de wah to- hundred dollars he'll &c
now an sell hisself fur a five cent glass OK
pine-top ticker Darfoa de only things da
de wah made cheap is de niggers, an whal
dat am de state OBJ de case de country il
'bleeged to be po'r' -.=-=
And the old man sbuf1ed on with scants
purchases and murmaring,
"Bress de Lawd, won't de good times
come ag'in no mo, ?''
The Benton record. [volume] (Benton, M.T. [Mont.]) 1875-1879, 1876-11-03
Clleaf5iing

Some years ago in Monroe, Louisiana, a
game Of poker was being played. Jim
c. wasin it. and during the game con
triyed 10 steal the four aces and lay them
on his knee to be played at the proper
time.
The player who sat next to him Wthe
move, and slipping the aces from their
hiding place. put four other cards IN thsir
stead
when Jim's turn came to deal, he called
On all hands to go blind.
I'll 90 over ali Of YOU
When all were in deep enough to suit
him he raaobe7 for his aces, and brought
up something else,
Throwing his cards on the table, IN .
tone Of indignation he exclaimed
aGentlemen, can't play in this game )
there's cheating going on T
The Benton record. [volume] (Benton, M.T. [Mont.]) 1875-1879, 1876-11-03
A Beautiful Incident.

A poor Arab, travelling IN the desert,
met with spring Of clear, sparkling water.
Used as he was only 70 brackish wells,
such. water as this appeared to his simple
mind worthy ofa monarch, and filing his
lsathern bottle from the spring, he deter
mined to 60 and present It to the Caliph
himself
Tee poor man travelled long way be.
fore he reached the presence Of his sover.
eign, aud laid his humble offering at bis
feet. The Caliph did rot despise the little
gift brought 70 him with 50 much trouble
lie ordered some to be poured into . cup
drank il, and, thanking tue Arab with .
smile, ordered him 10 be presented with ]
reward. z he eonrtiefs around pressed for
ward eager 70 taste Of this wonderful wa
ter, but, to the surprise Of al, the Calipf
forbade them to touch single drop.
After the poor Arab had quilted the roy
al presence with ! Light and joyful heart
the CaIiph turned to his eourtiers, and thu
explained his conducts
During the travels Of the Arab, = saia
The, the water In his leathern bottle hae
become impure and distasEeful; but i Na
an offering Of love, and As such have re
esiyed it with pleasure. Butt well knet
that had suffered another to partake !
ii, he would not have concealed bis dis
gust, and therefore / forbade you 70 toae1
the dranght, lest the heart 81 the poor ma
should have been wounded
The Benton record. [volume] (Benton, M.T. [Mont.]) 1875-1879, 1876-11-03
Can Dogs Talk.

In the fall ofl861 my son, Sidney G.
entered the Federal army, leaving behind
him two farorite dogs, both Of whom great
N lamented his absence. He was soon
captured by the enemy and held a prison
er until the spring Of 1862, when be was
exchanged, and on returning to his com
mand came past the old homestead in the
country, in Bollinger county, Missouri
Both the dogs happened to be about 800
yards from the house, barking up tree at
a squirrel. After some time, however, the
smaller one became tired and came to the
house, the large one remaining at the tree.
The little fellow came bounding into the
room where his young master, who had
been so long absent was sitting, and re
cognized him, and of course had quite a
taking on over him. The pleasure Of once
more meeting his kind master was too
great to be enjoyed alone; 50 he quickly
turned his course III the direction Of his
companion in the woods, and ia full speed
made his way to the tree, and communi-
Gated to the large dog the fact Of his young
masters arrival home when, IN an instant,
both the dogs were making for the house
with all their might, the larger one, who
had remained at the tree, taking the lead,
and not Stacking his speed until he bound
ed into the room where Sidney was. The
strange part OF this story consists in the
fact that the small dog not only communi-
Gated to the large one the fact that Sidney
ha d come home, but in some way told him
the Identical room in which he would find
him, as he ran round the house and IN at
the very door where Sidney was sitting,
without ever halting or even turning his
head towards several other doors which he
had to pass in making the circuit.
The Benton record. [volume] (Benton, M.T. [Mont.]) 1875-1879, 1876-11-03
s.AtfleGI af Last.

ae,snss -.ang1lens since we published an an
ecdote in relation to the passage of scrip
ture describing our Saviour's ride into Je-
rusalem on "an ass's colt" We suppose
the true version Of that story beo this:
Alta bible-class meeting held in northern
Vermont this same passage ef scripture
was the subject under consideration, and
the question was asked By the worthy
pastor,
"For what purpose did people throw
branches of palm-trees il the way y
1t was poser for our uredueated minds;
but one Of our old deacons, more learned
in theology than the rest, ventnred On an
answer.
II suppose" said he, lit was to skear
the colt ~ ~z