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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-10-12
Administrators Sale.

NOTICE is hereby given, that by virtue Of IL
IN cense from the Hon. Nathan Cleages, Judge
of Probate in and for the County Of Cumberland, 1
shall sell at public sale, the premises, SATUR
DAY, the fourteenth day of October, A. ID. 1876 at
ten o'clock in the forenoon the following described
real estate of Thomas Gill; late Of Portland in said
County, deceased, for the payment OF bis debts and
incidental charges of sale.
Said real estate consists of Dwelling House,
Store and Lot, situated on the westerly side OF
Center Street, in said Portland. and numbered
eight said street, being the homestead of said
Thomas Gill, in his lifetime.
BRIAN E. McDONOUGH, Admir-.
II. O. BAILEY 81 CO., Auctioneers.
Portland, Sept. 18th, 1876. oct6dSt
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-10-12
HORSES TO BOARD.

vIyHERE can be three more horses accommodated
at the new boarding stable on Clark Street, at
prices to suit the times. Also any gentleman having
colt he wishes bitted and broken, can get the best
of reference.
This is the most pleasant stable in the city, each
horse having window to get good air and light.
Please call. JOHN RYAN.
octt1 isdlw"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-10-12
FOR SALE.

A FlRST-CLASS Millinery and Fancy Goods
"A Store, situated in one OF most hourishing
factory villages in tue State. Desirably located and
doing good business. Sold for no fault. If not
sold would take a frst-elass Millin as partner.
one who can give coed references, &c: In Iuire Of
JOHN f. PALMER.
sugl5dtt t3iMidde St., Portland, Me
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-10-12

For best Pear Orchard-1st premium, Cobb,
Bowdoinham
For best Cranberry Fields-1st premium, G j Gil
man, Brunswick; I'd do, M Williams, Topsham
SHEEP.
Pure blood long wooled best pen of not less than
six-isI anu "a premiums, II Sprague, Topsham; ;
81 49, WIN McManus, Brunswick
f1re blood middle woods, best pen of not less than
FIX ooutndowns-lst premium, Gilman, Bruins
wick; I'd and Sd do, Dan Fulton Bowdoinham
For best pen of whatever grade-lst premium, A
Malett T., Topsham; I'd do. P Woodside Bruins
WICK; 81 90, j. f Patten, Bowdoinham
Bucks-For best pure blooded coarse wool buck
LIST premium, W Purngton, East Harpswel Lin
CON 99ck; "a do, Rogers, Bowdon, Oxford buck
Mldule wool, best pure bloOded Southdown buck
lst premium, A Woodside Brunswick; I'd do, Dan
Fulton, Bowdoinham
In the afternoon the crowd was considerably
increased, but it was anything but pleasant on
the PARK. The wind blew q hurricane and the
dust flew, binding everybody and impeding
the progress of the trotting.
The first thing was the trial of gentlemen's
driving horses There were nine entries for the
purse, but only five were shown. The COM
mittee awarded the premiums to Chas. E.
| Toothaker of Brunswick.
The four year ODDS Nwere brought out for ex-
hibition and there were but two entries by A.
Dickinson of Phippsburg, and George S. Brown
of Bath. The Brown horse won in 3.19
The next trotting was for the socety's purses
for green horses, and in the $50 class for green
horses were entered Chss. T. Rackley, Lady
Nell; Silas Thompson, Salie Mitchell; J. M.
Fulton, Eastern Promise. They drew for po-
sitions with the following result: Salle Mitch
ell, pole; Eastern Promise, second Lady Nell
third. The following is the
sane MITCHELL. ...'.' ....'..........d
Time-s1s, S21, S.19, 1924.
In the ESQ class there were the following en-
tries: Alpheus Brown, Forest Girl; j. F.
johnson, Knox Girl; Cyrus Peterson, Hopeful
The horses drew the following positions: Hope
full, pole; Knox Girl, second; Forest Girl third.
Won by Forest Girl in three straight heats
Time ESQ, 2.52 254.
The following is today's Programme: Fore
noon-Hall open at o'clock. At reports of
committees. At 10 trial of speed of trotting
stations. Afternoon-At u annual address.
At % prize trotting and 2.40 class in limits of
society. At A the hall will be closed except to
competitors who wish to remove their goods.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-10-12
For Rent.
House and Stable for Rent.

MODERN built, two story house, ten rooms,
INl bathroom, water closets, gas. furnace Seba'
go, etc.. at West end. Rent $500. Apply to VIM
FL. JERKS, Real Estate Agent. oct 12d1w*
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-10-12

House ana stable for Rent.
HOUSE. No. 80 Oak Street, between Congress and
IL Cumberland Streets, contains nine rooms,
together with stable upon the premises. Apply to
VIM. H. JERKS,
oct12d1w~ Real Estate Agent.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-10-12
Cow Sirayed

Cow Slrayed.
GTRAYED into my enclosure the 7th inst, a red
- Cow. The owner will please call and take her
away and pay charges. HIRAM LIBBY,
oct12d3tk Cane Elizabeth.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-10-12
Boarding.

NVHE pleasant and commodious house, corner of
Il Free and Cotton SITS, having been thoroughly
repaired and all modern improvements added, is now
open for the accommodation OF boarders.
Oct12 d1ws
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-10-12

- A small family without children desire a
M:;: rent in the western part of the city. House
&esl must contain from seven to nine rooms, having
considerable direct sunlight, and be supplied with
gas and good water Reference given. Address L.,
Box 1857. se27nalwttf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-10-12

Waterman, Centennial rug by Mrs. Charles
Treadwell, a silk quilt by Mrs. William Har-
mon, one patchwork quilt containing 1850
pieces, by Mrs. Eliza Emery, rs years old. :.
The refreshment department., under the
charge of c. L. Harmon, was admirably con-
Quoted.
Ira T. Bracket, Esq, President of the Rux-
ton and Hollis Agricultural Association, on be-
half of the association. returned warm thanks
to the Buxton Grange for the gratuitous use Of
their buildings and grounds.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-06-02

FROM private letter we learn that
the result Of the Blackhawk County
Convention, held last Saturday, was
the election of delegates to the Judi
clal Convention favorable to Judge
Bagg for Circuit Judge. This is
equivalent to his denomination, and
is as it should be. While we yield
to none in high estimation Of Mr..
Hemenway, his competitor, we still
fail to see that 4 change in that office
is demanded by any consideration of
the public good. Judge Bagg is
fairly acceptable to the bar and peo-
pie of the district, and has experience
that it would be unwise to rellnquish.
Our Cedar Falls friends will do well
when they next enter into a trade, to
adopt the common commercial pre-.
caution of inquiFing into the ability
of the other party to deliver the goods
purchased.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-06-02
An Annmosa I" Gentleman"
Ia

The Anamosa Journal is guilty of the
most shabby piece of injustice that has
come to our notice lately. With any
quantity of sensational headlines it tells
the story Of seduction case down there,
giving the name of the woman-a seam
stress-but Withholding the name of the
man, who, it states, is a prominent gen
tleman" Does such man fill the meas
use of the Journals idea of "gentle
MANI" If he does, may God deliver us
from men whom the Journal would con
slider scoundrels.
The above Is characteristic of the
editor of the Anamosa Journal. He
does not seem to recognize that true
journalism has a nCbler and higher
meaning than mere vulgar sharpness
but INDUCES in all the slang expires
sions which his fertile mind is capable
of producing. We have nothing but
commiseration to offer the citizens of
Anamosa.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-06-02

AND now the Washington Con-
gressional Investigating machine has
taken a turn, right about face, and
commenced wading into the Demo-
cratic ranks. One Lawrence Harvey
appeared before the Committee, and
announced that he had some start
ling disclosures to make in regard to
a bribery of Speaker Kerr, and upon
being examined he testified that he
had bribed the Speaker for $3.50 to
obtain all appointment to position
in the army for friend-the same
offence that Belknap committed
The man was 10th to tell his story at
first, but being adjured by.the Speak
er himself, Harvey told a clear.
straight story of the matter, though
very severely cross-examlned by
Kerr's lawyers. The Speaker enters
a general denial to the story, but
there is no doubt of his guilt enter
taiued in Washington circles.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-06-02

Mn. BEMIs would be insensible in
deed if he did not value very highly
the splendid endorsement received
by him last Wednesday from the
Republican party of Iowa, in making
him it's nominee for State Treasurer
by majority SO decisive. Viewed
in the light of its surrounding cir
cumstances, his nomination to this
responsible office, by a body SO large
and representative in its character, is
a compliment Of which any man
would have right to be proud. The
very large majority which he received
in the Convention, secured without
effort on his own part, or special ex-
ertion on the part of his friends, is
indicative of the estimation in which
his integrity and special fitness for
the Office are held by the people OF
~>the State. His friends and neigh
bors here at home, without regard to
party, are ready to guarantee that the
confidence thus reposed in him will
not be abused.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-06-02
The latest advice from the border

The latest advice from the border
report terrable Indian depredations.
On the night of the 10th Of May, a
band of savages attacked Custer
City, and set fire to the ammunition
house, blowing it up and creating a
great panic. The citizens are leav-
ing in great numbers, and the Indi-
ans killing all they can get in their
power. A person is sure to lose his
scalp if he ventures even mile from
camp. Capt. Eagan overhauled a
band of 600 sayages engaged in
plundering an OK team, and succeed
ed in scattering them. They seem
to be making for the north to join
Sitting Bull.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-06-02

julius Rail-, young unmarried Ger
man of Clayton, went out into the river
in a ow-boat, and there shot himself
| When found he was dead, and the brains
oozing from bullet-holc in his temple.
Cause unknown.
The Clarksville Star, this week, gives
an account of the finding of an unknown
infant in the woods near that city, with its
head crushed in by blunt stick or boot
heel, having been left there it is supposed
by its inhuman parents.
There is lively widow in the little
| town of Elgin, about 10 miles north of
West Union. A few days ago, she de-
manded of young man living under the
same roof what he was doing in her bed
room the night before, and, he failing to
give proper account of himself, she drew
revolver and shot him, intlicting, proha
bly, a fatal wound. We CLEAN from the
West Union Gazette.
Two convicts escaped from the Ana
mosa penitentiary on the afternoon of
the Goth ult., while being conveyed from
the residence of the warden to the peni-
Tertiary building. They reached the
timber north Of town, but were soon re-
captured.
Felix Gum, a Dubuque young IMAM,
was struck on the head by companion
last Sunday morning, before daylight,
and the wound inflicted is probably fatal
Both the assailant and injured man were
under the influence of liquor. We CLEAN
from the Times
The Coroner's inquest ip the murder
case of VIM. Southwick, at Maquoketa,
resulted in verdict to the effect that
Southwick came to his death from the
effects Of a pistol ball, the weapon being
in the hands of Mrs. Hamerson, in defense
of her virtue. The woman's story is to the
effect that, during her husbands absence,
Southwick entered her bedroom ABOUT
II O'Clock in the evening and tried to
violate her person. She fired at him and
killed him instantly. The verdict of the
Coroncr's Jury was ''justitiablc homi-
eide"
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-06-02
The Last Shot e. Blaine.

Another attempt has been made to
destroy Mr.. Blaine, and again has the
conspiracy come to naught. If there
are any more private letters of the
Maine statesman unpublished they
should be given to the public at once,
as but short time now remains in
which to make them available against
him. SO far, every effort to smirch
the ex-Speaker has redounded to his
benefit. The complete answer which
he has given to every attack has
served to strengthen him with the
people, and few more attempts of
the kind, with like results, would
almost insure his nomination at Gin
cinnati. And his answers have been
in each case so full and complete that
even his enemies have been compelled
to Join in his vindication. The letter
published in the New York Sun
proves simply this, that Mr.. Blaine
was obliging enough to serve his
friends, and so notified them, as re-
quested, when he and they thought
money could be invested to the add
vantage of them alone. Under these
circumstances he became the custo-
dian of certain funds, which were re-
turned to those who advanced them
when it appeared that the opportunity
that was thought to exist could not
be improved. One significant thing
in Mr.. Blaine letter is his avowal
that, the proposed investment being
in property that was subject to Com
gressional legislation, he could have
nothing to do with the matter, though
satisfied that money could be made
by the transaction. In view of all
the facts that have come out under
the repeated charges against Mr.
Blaine, we are prepared to believe
that he has acted throughout his pub
lie life in accordance with the rule
he announced in his late explanation
in the House of Representatives:
"When concealment IS desirable, an
avoidance is advisable" Mr.. Blaine
said he did not know of any better
test to apply to the the honor and
fairness of business transaction,
and it seems indeed an excellent one.
Judging by it, he maintains his stand
ing; and he who can do likewise is
to be congratulated.
And now is it not about time that
these attacks should cease? Is ii
probable or possible that after the
scrutiny which Mr.. Blaine has under
gone any dark corner III his character
remains to be explored? Has not
his entire life, public and private,
been held up to the MONDAY sun, that
every flaw and speck could be detect.
ed? Do We not know the worst that
can be told; and when the worst is
no more dreadful than this, have we
not before us q man pretty free, rs
the world goes, from human error?
We trust that this may be the last at
tempt to drag Mr.. Blaine down, but
shoald other attempts be made the
experience of the past few months
assures his friends that he will be
ready to meet thcm.-Znter- Ocean.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-06-02


GOVERNOR KIRKwooD has appointed G.
II. Talmadge, Of the West Union Gazette,
one Of his special aid-de-camps. We had
no idea Charley was of mllitious dispo-
sition = but, by the way, which is It,
Captain, Major, or Colonel?-Decorah Re
publican.
Charley is no holiday soldier if he is on
the peaceful staff of the Governor. He
was one of the old Third Iowa boys, and
if Bro. Bailey wants to know about his
militiousness, let Inn ask General Trum
bull.-BULLETIN
Kindly and truthtully said. At the
beginning Of the war, | found Char
ley, thin, dclicate-looking boy, work
ing at a printers case, in the town Of
Mitchell. l told him l was recruit
ing soldiers to defend the Union.-
He said, "Give me time to go up tc
the house and say good-by, and l will
60 with you" I agreed to that
Charley dropt his /" stick," went upte
the house, and in ten minutes wa!
back in the ranks. l tested him il
battle, and on the march. He was
reliable every time.
Respectfully,
M. M, TRuMBULI.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-06-02
DISTRICT DELEGATES.


First District, Frank Hatton, of
Burlington, and Samuel M. Clark, of
Keokuk.
Second District, William L. Shaw,
of Anamosa, and e. S. Bailey, of
Clinton.
Third District, William G. Donnan,
of Buchanan county, and A. f. Tip
ton, of Clayton county.
Fourth District, J. w. Mackenzie,
of Franklin county, and J. II. Brush,
of Mitchell county.
Fifth District, S. +. Cooper, of
Powesheik county, and E. r. Johnson,
of Benton county.
Sixth District, R. L. Tilden, of
Wapello county, and S. G. Smith, of
Jasper county.
Seventh District, J. j. Steadman,
of Clarke county, and G. R. Webb,
of Polk county.
Eighth District, John r. Baldwin,
of Pottawattamie county, and L. II.
Brooks, of Taylor county.
Ninth District, A. G. Call, of Kos
suth county, and J. D. Hunter, of
Hamilton county.
The following are the names of the
members of the State Central Com
mittee:
H. G. Leighton, of Mahaska, Chair
man, John n. Irwin of Lee, Milo
Smith Of Clinton, Henry Wheeler of
Dubuque, o. w. Garrison, Of Hardin,
S. H. Bauman of Linn, Cole Noel of
Dallas, Lafayette Young of Cass and
AL. Swain of Webster.
The sentiment Of the Convention
was overwhelmingly in favor of
Blaine for the Presidency, though
averse to instructions. The delega-
ton will be unit for Blaine at first,
but it is not improbable that Conkling
and Morton may each have two or
three votes, in contingency. A
resolution instructing the delegates
to vote as unit was adopted by a
close vote.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-06-02

THE DAWN OF JUSTICE. - After
months of laborious Investigations,
and heavy outlay of money, the
Democratic House Of Representatives
have found scarcely anything to JUS
tify the wholesale charges which the
opposition had raised against the Re.
publican party. 1t administration of
bower has been marked by integrity
and ability, and the more Its oppon-
cnts investigate the more clearly is
this claim established. Human gov
ernment cannot be faultless, but the
management of public affairs by the
Republican party has more than JUS
titled the faith of its early friends
1t has been true to freedom, true to
, the nation, and true to the people
who have trusted it.-Republ,e.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-06-02
MlDDLEFIELD CENTER
S OCk FAR NJ ,
A. Riseley & Sons.

Thoroughbred Horses, Cattle and Swine. The
thoroughbred Mambrino trottinr stallion Ivan.
hoe, Is beautiful dark bay, 1917 hands high, and
weighs 800 pounds, and is perfect type Of horse
beauty lie was bred by Gen. Geo. Mayberry, of
Knox county, Tenn. who has won great fame in
the South as breeder of thoroughbred stock
We have herd Of Short Horns, lately from
New York and thoroughbred Poland China and
Cheshire hogs Price OF Pigs two months old,
SIS. We do not keep pigs over two months old
for sale. Call and examine our stock: we charge
nothing for showing it. AS an honest man can
from political life and devote our exclusive atten-
ton to the breeding Of thoroughbred stock
IL -33m3 A. R1SELEY & SONS
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-06-02
FoR SALE !
1000 ACRES OF LAND!

1000 acres in Westburg Township. Buchanan
county; 5 and miles from independence; ago
acres under cultivation.
500 acres III Calhoun county, Iowa,
1850 acres in Franklin county. Iowa, AZ miles
from Hampton, the county town.
This land will be sold at low price, on long
time at reasonable interest and in lots to suit the
purchaser G. II. SPEASE,
11-4Otf Independence, Iowa.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-06-02
NERVOUS DEBILITY,

A depressed, irritable state OF mind |,
"a vvenk, nervous, exhausted feeling !,
no energy or animatiOn3 confused
head, weak memory, often with de-
bilitating, involuntary discharges. The
consequence Of excuses, mental overwork or
indiscretions. This NERVOUS DEBILITY
finds q sovereign cure in HUMPHREYS
HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC, No. 2s.
1t tones up the system, arrests discharges, dspes
the iae4tel gloom and dependency, and rejuve-
mates the entire SYSTEM, 1t is perfectly harm
less and always efficient. Price 20, for e package
OF five boxes and large e. vial Of powder, which
is important in old, serious cases; or 81 per single
box Sold by ALL Druggists. or sent by mail
Oh receipt Of price. Address HUMPHREYS
SPECIFIC EoslEDPATHIc MEDICINE Co.
No 6O9 BnoAnwAY, r. y.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-06-02
Ql,t Bnlleti'l,.
FRIDAY, JUNE 2, 1876.
ReNublican Judicial Convention.

The Republicans of Iowa may con-
ndently challenge the criticisms of
their enemies upon the character of the
nominations for State officers made
last Wednesday. In every element
: OF 1Snes. for their peculiar duties
md in strict integrity, the nominees
of the Republican party this year are
above reproach, and their selection
shows that the party is fully in accord
and sympathy with the public de-
mand for character in office and intel
ligent and honest administration.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-06-02

THE ENORMOUS WASTAGE of grain, so inepitabs
Srlh other styles Of Threshers be SAVED by this
Improved Machine, sufficient, epery job 10 more hc
pay all expenses Of threshing,
FLAX, TIMOTHY, MILLET, HUNGARIAN and
like seeds threshed, separated cleaned and saved
as easily and perfectly as Wheat Oats Rye Barley.
AN EXTRA PRICE Is usually paid for grain and
seeds cleaned by this machine, for extra cleanliness
IN THE WET GRAIN of 1875, these were substan.
tally the ONLY MACHINES that could run with pront
On economy, doing fast, thorough and perfect work.
when Others iRtsry tqied,
ALL GRAIN, TIME and MONEY wasting compiled.
ons such as "Endloss Aprons" "Raddes, "Beaters
"Pickers" etc. entirely dpensed scah less than
easier managed more durable light running no cost
ly repairs; dust: no litterngs to clean up; not
troubled by adverse Winds rain or storms
FARMERS and GRAIN RAIsERS who are posted
In the large saving made by It will not employ infe.
rior and wasteful machines, but will tnsia on this
improved Threshcr doing their work.
FOUR SIZES made for g. 8, 10 and IL Horse
Powers. Also a speciality Of SEPARAToRs designed
hhd made EXPBEssLY FOR STEAM POWER,
TWO STYLES OF HORSE POWERS viz: our i'm
proved "Triple Gear" and our "Spur Speed" (Wood.
bury Style), both Mounted on four wheels.
IL INTERESTED In Threshing or Grain Raising,
apply to nearest Dealer or YrIte to US fpr pstra
led Circular sent free giving full particulars Of ixe
Styles, Prices, Terms. etc.
Nichols, Shepard d Co.,
BATTLE CREAK, MICH.
These unrivalled Threshers, Horse-pow
crs-and repairs for same-for sale by
S. NEWMAN,
i1-40m4 INDEPENDENCE, Iowa