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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-25
REPUBLICAN
STATE CONVENTION.

Springfield. May "a. The Republican State
Convention called to order by Hon. G. b.
Farwell. About six hundred delegates were pres
ent. Gen. Green Il. Raum of Pope was chosen
temporary chairman.
Committee ON permanent organization reported
for pei manent president, Hon. H. S. Baker of AL
ton, and secretary and vice president for each
district.
The following were chosen delegates at large
Joseph Robbins, X. Il. Ingersoll, q. Ii. Raum, q.
S. Bangs. After the appointment of the State
central ommi;tce, the following additional dele
gates were 1t. Gov, Andrew Sherman of the Chi
cago Evening journal, Secretary Geo. II. Harlow.
state Auditor Thos. Is. Needles, Treasurer E. S.
Ruts, Attorney Gent j. X. Edsall, present incum-
bent The Committee on Resolutions reported
platform. of which the following is abstract
Reaflirms principles of the republican party and
equal rights, and declares the policy OF leniency
towards those recently in arms against L. S
which has ulted in placing in power in the low
er house of Congress, political party nominated
by ex- Confederates, and which has caused death
by violence, of at least five thousand Cnionists
and negroes, is false one; its duty OF govern
ment is to protect Union men throughout the
south by all the means in its power. An eXecutive
is demanded whose public life is guarantee Of the
alacrity and fidelity with which he will discharge
this great public trust Laws should be passed
authorizing the speedy funding OF the | nited
States op iona bands into longer time bonds bear
ing lower rates OF interest. 1t Is the duty of the
government 10 IcutcM every ploiui-e IL utu Daue
In absolute good faith, and We look with conf
dencc to the National Republican Convention, to
solve the difficult problem OF the currency, that
the credit of the nation shall remain untarnished
ami that just regard be maintained for the rights
and interest of all the people east well west
north as we'll as south.
The republican party has given the people the
best system of paper currency ever devised, and
we would depreciate any legislation that might
by any possibility cause return to system Of
paper currency in existence before the war
Resolutions further express confidence in the
admin isration of President Grant. which has i'm
partially punished the guilty, whether in or out
of party.
They condemn the policy of the democratic par
| ty OF removing Union soldiers from places Of
| honor and trust, and replacing them with rebe
soldiers, and they urge Republican masses of Hi
| nois to show the same devotion in the coming
election as they did when they elected Lucoln il
go and Ga, since this crisis is perhaps not less.
Speeches were made by Hon. Shelby Culom
Dover Beverage, the latter of whom endorsed
| Blaine for President.
The convention was most harmonious through
out
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Sensible Advice.

You are asked every day through the columns
thing for Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint that you
know nothing about; you get discouraged spend
ing money with but little success. Now, to give
you satisfactory proof that GREENS AUGUST
FLOWER will cure you Of Dyspepsia and Liver
Complaint with all its effects, such Sour Stom-
ach, Sick Headache, Habitual Costivencss, Palpi-
tation of the Heart, Heartburn, Waterbrash, COM
ing up of food after eating, low spirits, etc, we
ask YOU to go to your druggist and get sample
bottle of GREENS AUGUST FLOWER for 10 cents
and try it, or regular size for - cents. Two
doses will relieve you. nov25-tII&S&w
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CUBA.
Cuban Affairs.

Havana, May "a. Steamer City of Merida ar
rived from Vera Cruz bringing advices May H..
For several days previous to her sailing no news
was received from the capital. At last accounts
the military situation was not materially changed.
The Pronunciados were still in great numbers, but
only attacked the federals at small posts. The
revolutionary State government was in full power.
The political situation at the capital is continually
CT aoging.
Great dissensions existed among the supporters
of the government. The largest party favored
Mejia, actual Minister of War, for next President,
but majority of congressional deputies in caucus
had renominated Lerdo DeTejeda.
A project is on foot for Congress to declare pro-
rogation OF President Lerdo's term of office for
one year, as political and military affairs are un-
selti, d..
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Kansas Republican State
Convention.
THE SENTIMENT OF THE CONVENTION
STRONGLY FOR BLAINE.

Topeka, May "a. The republican State conven-
ton, for the election of delegates to the national
convention at Cincinnati, met here, to-day. Col.
w. ii. Whiteman was chosen temporary chair
man, and d. j. Evans, secretary. A committee
on permanent organ ization was appointed and the
convention took a recess. The sentiment of the
convention is strongly for Blaine but probably the
delegates will not be instructed.
On re. assembling P. 3. Plumb was elected per-
manent President; D. S. Evans Secretary. The
following are delegates at large:
L {. Sears,
A. NJ. Martindale,
a. II. Horton,
I. d. Thatcher.
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At no period in life is watchful care over the
functions of the brain more requisite than during
the acquisition of knowledge by the youth.
Flooding, perseverng study, requires store OF
vigorous nervous force, or the child may sink an
der the mental toll
Stern necessity may compel the student to strain
his powers beyond what is prudent, and early
promise Of excellence be blightcd thereby.
TO sucn we recommend Fellows Compound
syrup of lIvpophosphites, it will not only restore
he sinking patient but it, will enable the toll
ing subject to preserve his mental and nervous
standard without dctriment. may2i-r Swlw
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To 7Nt LDNtNIOII CUIHCtt -
Section ofthc City Charter provides that every
law, act, ordinance bill appropriating money
having passed both branches of the City Council,
shall be presented to the Mayor, and if he approve
the same he shall sign it; if not, he shall return it
in seven days, with his objections, to that branch
of the City Council, in which it shall have origina-
ted" ETC.
That part of an order passed May 10, which au-
thorizes an indefinite expenditure of money for
the purchase OF suitable lot on which to erect a
new engine house, cannot receive my approval.
fer the that II authorizes the expenditure OF
money which has never been appropriated by the
City Council. In section of the City Charter IS
the prohibition that "the City Council shall take
care that moneys shall not be paid from the treas
ury unless granted or appropriated" cannot ap-
prove an order for the expenditure Of money I'M
less the City Council shall have first provided the
money by law. CHAs. +. NASH, Mayor.
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Nebraska Republican
State Convention.
FIVE FOR BLAINE AND ONE FOR
HITCHCOCK

Omaha. Neb, May "a. The Republican State
lengthy and exciting discussion on the admission
of the contested delegation from Douglass county,
they finally decided to exclude both delegations.
The convention concluded permanent organiza-
ton. Gen. c. ii. Stanwck of Otoe county, was
delegates to the Cincinna.i convention: R. G.
Brown, N X. Penney, l.. w. Osborn, II. s. Haley
G. F. Bayhs, and A. Nance. They were instruct
ed for Blaine. OF the above delegates, five are
known as Blaine men, and one for Hitchcock.
The new central republican committee is anti
Hitchcock by large majority.
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BELFAST.
launched.

Belfast, NAV "a. Launched from the yard OF
Carter < Co., ship c. 2. Carter, eighteen hundred
and thirty tons old measurement, owned by the
builders and Capt. Z. II. HERMAN, who com
mands her. She is the largest ship ever launched
here, and the largest last and hundredth built by
the late c. p. Carter for whom she is named
sabbath school Convention.
The Maine State Sabbath School Convention
assembled here to-day, to continue until Thursday
evening, with three sessions each day. Delegates
from all parts of the State are present.
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For twenty years l have been very much
troubled with Salt Rheum on my arm, for which
have tried various washes and saves, besides
the treatment of my regular physician. These
have only driven it from my arms and caused it to
appear elsewhere. After using less than one cake
Of your Forest Tar Soap, my arm is entirely well
and discover no symptoms of the trouble else
where" That is the testimony of Mrs. Is. >.
Hunt, of Portland Maine. Get cake of your
druggist, or by sending % cents to the Forest Tar
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The new organ in the Baptist church Will give
its first notes for the public tomorrow evening
1t is splendid instrument, and the concert which
will be given at that time to our citizens, will be a
grand musical treat. The singing of Miss Lizzie
Norton, will be especially attractive. The Baptist
society has done nobly in supplying their church
with so fine an instrument. The liberal patronage
of the public to- morrow, win encourage and aid
them materially in this good work. We hope
they NAV have full attendance.
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Special Notice.

Whereas, at the meeting the City Council held
May 10, 1876, it was
"Orderet That the MAYOR and & ,mnl ttee on Fire
Departmen: be and are hereby direct d 10 sell the
ola tngine House ON Bridge street res CRYING the
right to occupy ii for Fix months"
Notice is her,b given that in compliance with
the above order, the said Engine House will be
sold at public auction, to the highest bidder at he
premises, on Thursday June LIST, 1876, at O'Clock
p Nj, unless sooner disposed Of by private sale.
PER ORDER OF THE COMMITTEE.
Augusta May p, 1915. It'd
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Republican State Convention
Of Minnesota.
Blaine MinnesOta's Proud
Preference for President.
NINE OUT OF TEN DELEGATES ARE
POSITIVELY FOR BLAINE.

st. Paul. May "a. The Minnesota Republican
Wakefield presiding. The delegates to the Gin
clnnati convention are as follows:
Ex-Gov. Ramsey, delegate at large
The district delegates are,
Lieut-Gov. Wakefield,
w. III. Yale,
W. G.. Ward,
John T. Ames,
Albert Knight,
l.. Bogen,
II. ,. Langdon,
ID. NJ. Sabn.
y. Z. Clarke.
The following Presidential electors were nom.
mated;
Ex-Goy. Davies,
EX-Gov. Miller,
General Edgerton,
Z. X Tinseth,
l.. Bogen.
Tire following resolutions were adopted almost
unanimously:
Resolved, That recognizing in Hon. James G.
Blaine of Maine, man of tried integrity, of un-
compromising loyalty, of commanding ability,
both as leader and statesman, and fearless, un-
faltering advocate and defender of the principles
which have preserved the Union, and giving un-
dying lusre to the party of which he is to-day the
most admired representative, we take pleasure in
recording this fact that he is Mnnesotas proud
preference for the office of President of the United
States; and while we pledge ourselves to cordially
support any pure and upright republican whom
the Cincinnati convention may nom mate, we new
ertheless express it as conviction that 20 other
candidate will develope the enthusiasm or call out
the number Of votes that would be polled by the
American people for the noble champion of their
rights, their liberties and their honor.
a resolution, nstsucting the delegates to vote
on unit on all questions, was lost
LATER.
St. Paul, May d. Nine out of the ten delegates
elected to-day at the State convention, are posi-
lively for Blaine. One from Minneapolis, where
the Washburn family have large interests, is un-
derstood to be for f. Il. Washburn. A resolution
was adopted, with but three dissenting votes, de-
claring strong preference for Hon. James G.
Blaine, bat without positive instruction. Alex.
Ramsey heads the delegation.
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EN YORK..
Guatemala Victorious.

New York, May "a. The following important
cable dispatch was received in this city fIom Pana-
ma, by Mr.. Baise. consul Of Guatemala and Saliva
dor:
Guatemala is victorious. The army of Salvador
has surrendered at discretion. Vale, late Presi-
dent of Salvador, has embarked for San Franc is
CO. General Santiago Gonzales, commander in
chief of the Sovadofan army has left for Near
aqua. Doctor Rafael Saldivar has been proclaim
cd President of Salvador
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named by several parties for lots for new engine

house:
! Hiram Reeds stable, Winthrop St., $4,000
+ Cushnoc House lot, without stable, 5000
| Mrs. Baileys lot, State St, Z,loo
! Fred Hamlens lot, Elm St., 2O0o
Capt. McLaughlins lot, Court St, 2,l0o
Al Staples lot, State ST., 5,9o0
/ Spraguc Mfg Co.'S lot, State ST., o,ooo
After the old house is sold, and new lot pur-
chased, 1t will require no small outlay 10 ouho
suitable new house, such as is desired.
/ 9TH. If it is determined not to attempt 10 put d
proper foundation under the present house, sug-
gc.t whether it would not be wise and ior the pest
interests of the city, in these days OF hard times
and high taxes not to sell the OLD mouse, lwhcl Is
sound and as good as ever above .the ieVei Oh
the street, but to 1t to another lot as soon
as the money shall have been raised by the city
council, and new lot determined upon and pur-
chased.
9Th. Even should a new lot be purchased
and new house erected think it is an open
question at this time whether the old house would
not be worth more to the city for storehouse
than the comparatively small sum for which 1t
would sell. IL it is worth purchasing and repair
ing and maintaining by private persons, Is 1t not
worth keeping by the city so long as the city w
gently needs a storehouse
For the above reasons, gentlemen, respectful
ly decline to serve further on the Committee when
is directed to sell the house above-named we
cannot be too careful, nor act with too much de-
Liberation IN dealing with the citys property, or
pie for larger taxes.
CHAs. Z. NASH, Mayor.
On motion of Alderman Libby, the committee
on highways with the Mayor were authorized TO
cause bank wall to be bat in front of the build
ing on Water street, belonging to J. S. 1lendee,
DR.. II. NJ. Harlow and J. Ii. Williams provided the
parties named will deed to the city the land now
used for a sidewalk in front of their buildings
On motion of Alderman Lincoln, Mr. j. b.
Moore was authorized to plant shade trees at the
edge Of the sidewalk opposite his residence, on
Winthrop street.
On motion of Councilman Swan the Commits
sioncr for the Eastern District directed TO re-
pair the culvert and wall on Bangor street, near
W. A. Swans blacksmith shop
On motion of Councilman NicIery, it was or
dered that neither branch of tae City Couacn
shall adjourn without first giving the other notice.
The following communication was received and
read in both branches
CITY OF AUGUSTA,
MAYORS OFFICE,
May %, 1876.
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The Herd Book of the Maine State Pure Blood
Jersey Association has just been issued. 1t is a
neat and valuable book Of so pages, and contains
besides the complete official lists of Jersey stock
extracts from the constitution and bylaws Of the
Association, also some practical hints on daliylng
dairy stock, &C., by Mr.. n. Il. Pike, of Winthrop
the compiler, and secretary Of the Association.
Orders for the book should be addressed to Mr..
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District Court of the Uuited States,
for the District Of Maine.
In the matter of
William l.. Thompson, In

In the matter of
W illam l.. Thompson, I In Bankruptcy.
BANKRUPTCY
fINEIS is TO GIVE NOTICE that petition has
l been presented to the Court this sd day of
May, 1876, by William l.. Thompson, OF Augusta
a bankrupt, representing that he has settled With
all his cied ors, individual and copartDership ana
praying that the adjudication of bankruptcy by
him may be vacated and the petition filed against
him be adjadged bankrupt may he superseded,
and said petition be dismissed, and upon reading
said petition,
IT Is ORDERED by the Court that hearing be had
upon the sans the fifth day of June, a. ID. 1876,
before the Court in Portland, in said district, at
O'Clock, p. NJ. and that notice thereof be publish
ed in the kenDebec Journal, IA newspaper printed in
SAID district thrice week till day and that all cred
itors who have proved their debts, and other per
in interest may appear at said time and place,
and show cause, ifany they have, why the prayer
of sand petition should not be granted.
VIM. =. PREBLE,
Clerk of District Court for said District.
)l.t.tn ~ iliilneh
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COLORADO.
The Storm.

Denver, May "a. The violent rains and snow
storm which prevailed for twenty-four hours in
and along the base of the mountain, broke up
Yesterday. Six inches of rain have fallen in this
city, and at Central City, Georgetown and other
mountain towns, the snow is three feet doep.
The railroads centering here have all lost bridges
and embellishments, and travel is suspended. but it
Is believed that all will be able to move trains
soon. Considerable damage is sustained by the
owners and occupants of houses in the lower part
of this city, but no casualties are known.
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MINNESOTA.
Blockaded by Ice.

ST. Paul, May "a. There are eleven steamers
blockaded at Duluth by ice caused by north
easter commencing ON the 18th inst and contin-
uing three days, by which the ice left in the lake
was driven in on the northern portion of the hsr-
Dor eflectually closing it. Whole number of peo-
pie on all the boats about 100. Report scarcity
of provisions on some steamers.
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l.OUlSlAN A.
Indicted.

New Orleans. May %. An indictment has been
found in St. Louis, against John Henderson, Jas.
r O'Brien, VIM. J. Behan and John Ihorne,
charged With conspiracy IN removing tax paid
stamps from packages of liquor. and receiving
copsignments of crooked whiskey. Henderson
and OBrien have each given Sl5,Ooo bonds, to
appear at st. Louis.
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WEST INDIES.
Discomfort.

discomfort
Kingston May "a. Discomfort in this Island is
spreading rapidly.
The centennial.
The steamer Atlas takes to the Exhibition some
specimens OF Jamaica ripe fruits carefully selected
COnfscatiOn.
New York, May "a. Advices from Hayti an
nounce that decree has been issued by the new
cabinet confscatng the property of the late Presi-
dent Dominique, Vice President Ramesn and their
supporters.
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VALUABLE MILL PROPERTY
For Sale At Auction.

The nearly new, large mill situated on the lower
falls in The Cove $50 called at BRUNSWICK,
ME- VIII be sold at Public Auction, on the prem
ise, on Tuesday. the Goth day of June next,
at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon. THIS mill is a feet
long by "A feet wide; is three stories high and IS
substantially built, and contains on the second
door enc circular saw for saving long lumber,
one Single machine, ono clapboard machine, enc
Parkhurst machine Tor saving short lumber, one
blaming machine, one boring machine one edgng
saw one drag saw, one circular cutoff saw, and
one tongue and growing machine. On the third
floor is a lu set of machinery for the manufacture
OF doors sash and blinds The power is ample,
having one Chase and two Blake water wheels.
The mil is situated upon tide waters, and Is aces
sible 10 and capable OF being stocked with logs
from the Androscosgn or kennebec waters. This
is a rare chance for some one engage in the lum
Der business at Brunswick, there is bat one
other mil on the q falls.
BRUNSWICK SAVINGS INSTITUTION,
may2i teodtd BY J. NJ WlNCHELL, Treasurer.
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California Democratic State
Convention.

Convention met at noon. After etfecting a tenn
porary org snzation, and appointing committees,
the convention adjourned until evening
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HARRINGTON.
Fatal Accident.

Pennington, May "a. Miss Hiscock was acct
dentally shot Tuesday p. m. by the discharge of a
gun, which was supposed to have been unloaded
She lived at Pennington, and was Is years old
Her death was nearly instanta necus, and was re-
ceiyed in har head
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The street sprinkler has received set OF new
wheels, and other necessary repairs. 1t weighs
about thousand pounds less than formerly, and
works tn a charm
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WendeMburg's Cough Candy.
or sale by J. S. JOHNSON, opposite L. O. Au'
ia. aprl0-t2m
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NEW HAM PSlIlKE.

Fire.
Portsmouth, May "a. Bowdoin House at Long
Sands, York Beach, was burned to the ground,
last night. together with most of the contents
loss about $4,000; partially insured. Undoubtedly
the work OF an incendiary.
Railroad Matters.
Nashua, May 81 AT meeting of the Peter
boro K. X. Co. held in this city, to day the follow
ing board of directors was elected James Scott
Granville Z. Felt, Peterboro; George A. Rams
dell. Gilman Scripture, Josiah &. Graves, Albert
Mexican, Nashua Samuel ID. Downes, Green
field. Clerk, Gilman {. Shattuck, Nashua. The
corporation has paid two semi. annual dividends OF
50 per share.
Political.
Coacord, May u. The republican State con
venton to select delegates to the national conven-
ton at Cincinnati, leld here to-day. The
convento YVES called to order at eleven O'Clock
A. NJ, by Col. Daniel Hall of Dover.
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Mr.. S. A. Russell, jeweer. has pair Of beauti-
full fly fishing rods, in view in his store lhey
are the cunning workmanship of Mr. RUSSELL
himself
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DIR. BENEFITS

CELEBRATED JAUNDICE BITTERs, pleasant
eflicacious tonic invigorator and blood purifier
30 cents a bottle. Money refunded in all cases
where perfect satisfaction is not given. For sale
BY j. s. JOHNSON, opposite p. o., Augusta, Me.
AM l0-+3m
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The particular excellence of Renne's Pain XII
ing Oil, consists in the following merits 1t Is
clean. safe, reliable and delicious to use. 1t Is
not an oily. sticky substance. 1t has been before
the public more than twenty years, and ali who
have tried it say, ut works like a charm Have
YOU tried it, reader may2f-t&wlw
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FLORIDA.
Arrested.

Jacksonville, May "a. Col. John F. Ray and
Judge Alfred Morton, special agents of the post
office department, arrested John IL, chestnut
route AGENT of ST. John river at this place yester-
dav, for stealing money letters.
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MASSACHUSETTS,.
Heavy frOSts.

Taunton. May "a. Ice formed in Norton,
Taunton ard Raynham last night Heavy frost
over the strawberry growing district of Dighton
and Somerset, and the damage is estimated at
thousands of dollars to the plants in full bloom.