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Republican National Convention.
1876.

The next CniOu Republican National Convention
for the nomination of candidates for President and
Vice-President of the United States will he held in
the city of Cincinnati, Wednesday the fourteenth
day OF June 1876, at IL O'Clock noon and will consist
OF delegates from each State equal to twice the
Der OF its Senators and Representatives in Congress-
and OF two delegates from each organized TERRITORY
and the district of Columbia.
In calling the conventions for the election of dee-
gltes the committees of the several States are re-
commended to invite all Republican electors and all
ferences or previous party affiliations, who are
opposed to reviving sectional issues and desire to
promote friendly feeling and permanent harmony
throughout the country by maintaining and enforcn
all the constitutional rights of every citizen incud
ing the full and free exercise OF the right of suffrage
without intimidation and without fraud; who are In
IaVor OF tne continued prosecution and punishment
OF a onc1ai dishonesty, and an economical adminis-
trat1on OF the Government by honest faithful and ca
pable officers; who are in favor of making such re-
forms In government as experience may from time to
time suggest; who opposed to imparing the cred-
1t OF the nation by depreciating any of its obligations
and in favor of sustaining in every way the national
faith and financial honor; who hold that the common
schooi system the nursery of American liberty and
should be maintained absolutely free from sectarian
controls who believe that, for the promotion of these
ends, the direction of the Government should con-
tnue to be conded to those who adhere to the prin
the Constitution and the laws and who are in favor
OF recognizing and Strengthening the fundamental
principle Of National Unity in this Centennial An
niversary of the birth of the Republic
E. D. MORGAN, Chairman,
VIM. E. CHANDLER, Secretary,
REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE.
Washington, January 13, 1876.
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So long as bills were introduced into the
House providing for the payment of hum
dreds of millions of Southern claims the
Democratic journals had not word 10 say
but the moment a claim for prize money,
arising from the destruction of rebel gun
boats, is presented, great clamor is raised.
Perhaps the claim has no foundation in JUS
tice. In that case it should not be allowed
But the argus plainly shows in what direction
its sympathies are by keeping silent in re-
gard to the Southern attempts upon the trea-
sury, and assailing with great ferceness the
claim for the destruction of the gunboats
sneering at the officers and men of our navy
as 'loyal captors."
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some idea of the lightness of the task which
is involved.

some idea of the lightness of the task which
is involved.
In this new country pauperism is not so
great an evil as in Europe. The number ofpeo'
pie needing relief here does not approach the
number in any large country across the wa
Ter. so the Elberfeld system on a reduced
scale will be sufficient, It is well to have
the machinery in working order, for, unless
proper preventive measures are taken the in
crease in the density of population will in
evitably bring about a similar condition of at-
fairs to that existing in older countries. As
concerns the matter of expense it will proba-
bly, be found that the Elberfeld system is more
economical than any we have devised, for we
are as extravagant in the administration of
our charities as in all our other undertakings.
A word as regards the objections which
may be urged 10 this system. One is that it
undoubtedly demands some expense of time
and effort. But serious question which al
ready presses upon our consideration, is,
whether our present systems of relieving the
poor are not wasteful, inefficient and vicious
in their results upon the poor themselves,
precisely because we are willing to spend so
little thought in improving them? Here is
Portland for instance, the city government,
the churches aud various charitable organiza-
tions, besides private individuals are working
together without any concord of action and
often. we fear, at cross purposes. The lazy
are able to live we'll on the public and the
worthy may easily fall through between all.
Another objection to the Elberfeld plan is
in the difficulty of finding suitable men to
serve as visitors. Our petty politics, not con-
fined to political parties, entering as they too
often.do into departments of local, church, and
educational administration where ability and
integrity only should enter, largely tend to
put inefficient men in charge of our chari-
ties as well as other institutions. This OBJ
lection however has always held, and the on
ly remedy now as in the past is an imperative
demand that only the best men shall be en-
trusted with Office. 1t is evident that it must
depend almost absolutely upon the high char
acter of all its officials.
We have to suggest however whether the
various benevolent societies or the churches
might not devise such modification of this
scheme as would ensure its principal advan-
tages. From every side il seems clear that
something needs to be done to secure CO.
operation and economy in the distribution of
our charity, to prevent imposition and to dis
cover and relieve the worthy poor. 1t seems
to us that this is quite as truly Christian
work as very much that commonly goes by
that name
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FEMALE DUPLIcITY.-It was a Boston girl.
No other human divinity could play such q
heartless trick on an admiring, nay, an ador-
ing and adorable young man. He always
praised the flowers she wore, and talked so
learnedly about flowers in general that this in
credulous young angel "put up JOB" on him
If one may be SO sacrilegious as to write
slang. She filled the window with freshly pot
ted weeds which she had laborously gathered
from the sidewalk and in the hollow under the
bridge, and when he came round that evening
she led the conversation to flowers, and her
admrer to the bay window. ''Such lovely
plants shs had," she told him, and he just
clsped his hands and looked around him in sill
ly ecstacy, trying to think of their names.
"That is Patagonia Infuensis, Mr.. Bogar-
dus," she said, pointing to the miserable cheat
of young rag weed; "did you ever see any
thing so delicate?"
'Ohp' he calculated regarding it reverential-
rated leaves"
"And," she went on, with face as angelic
as though she was only saying NOW lay me
down to Sleep" sit brea ks out in the summer
in such curious green blossoms, clinging to long,
slender stems. Only think of that, green bios
sons" And she gazed pensively on the young
man as though she saw something green that
probably never would blossom.
Wonderful, wonderful indeed" he said,
zone can never tire of botany. 1t continual
opens to US new worlds of wonders with every
awakening flower and unfolded leaf"
"And here" she said, indicating with her
snowy finger villainous sprout of that little
burr the boys call "beggar's lice" this mendi-
cdntis pdrdSitdtis, what -"
"Oh," he exclaimed rapturously, "where did
you get it? Why do you know how rare it is?
| have not seen one in Burlington since Mrs
OGheminie went TO Chicago. She had such
beautiful species of them; such charming
variety! She used to wear them in her hair
so often"
"No donbt," said the angel dryly; and the
young man feared he had done wrong in prais-
ing Mrs. OGheminie's plants so highly. But
the dear one went on, and pointing to young
jimsome weed said:
This is my pet, this JinlSondtG fliot tensis."
The young man gasped with the pleasure OF
true love for flowers, as he bent over 1t in ad-
miration and exhaled its nauseous odor. Then
he rose up and said
"This plant has some medicinal properties
"Ahp' she said.
"Yes," he replied stfiy, sit has. I baye
smelt that plant in my boyhood's days. Wilted
on the kitchen stove, then brushed and applied
to the eruption, the leaves are excellent reme-
dial agents for the poison of the IVY" He
STRIDE past the smiling company that gathered
in the parlor, and said sternly, I'VE meet no
more, and seizing her fathers best hat from
the rack, he extinguished himself in IL and
went banging along the line OF tree boxes
whicn lined his darkened way.
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Is maze faster and more easily in stock speculation
in Wall Street than in any other Legitimate way.
Inc Banking House OF Messrs Alex Frothingham
q 20, ~ Wall Street, have paid to their customers
over 5000 customers who reside in different parts of
tne word Their popularity arises from dealing with
fN T honestly They invest sums ranging
s0nal attention to small Investments as to large
Ihey also send aWeekly Report free to those desir-
ing 70 speculate Send for it.-Pitts6rgk CONNER
Address
ALEX. FROTRINGHAM & CO.,
v,,os Bankers and Brokers, WALL ST., NY.
dand1
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The annual meeting of the Lowell s. Ando-
yer Railroad, leased by the Boston & Maine,
was held here yesterday. Frederick Aver was
elected President, and Benjamin Walker, Clerk
and Treasurer.
The Vine street church, Cincinnati, has de-
clined the invitation to Plymouth church ad-
visory council.
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THE Turkish government apparently has
a shrewd suspicion that the unanimity of the
three emperors is more apparent than real,
and that when the time comes for action they
will fall to quarreling over the course to be
taken, and so give it leisure to deal with the
insurgents. So long as it is necessary only
to make recommendations, the powers are in
accord, but when they 60 beyond that their
interests will clash.
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RELIABLE EVIDENCE.

M r. IL. X. STEVENS:
Dear Sir-I will NEST eheerfuIly add my testimony
70 the great number you have already received in ia
yoT OF your great and good medicine VEGETINE. for
40 not think enough can be said in its praise for
Was roubled oyer thirty years with that dreadful
Gsease, Catarrh and had such bad coughing spells
that it would seem as though never could breathe
any more, and VEGETINE has cured me; and / do
feel to thank God all the time that there is so good
medicine as VEGETNE, and also think it one Of the
best medicines for coughs and weak sinking feelings
at the stomach, and advise everybody to take the
VEGETINB for can assure them it is one of the best
medicines that ever was. MRS. L. GORE. 0NS'
Corner Magazine and Walnut Sts., Cambridge, Mass.
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Gained Fifteen Pounds of Flesh,

SOUTH BERWICK, Me-, Jan. II, 1872.
H.. r. STEVENS, ESQ.,:
Dear Sir-I have mad dyspepsia in its worst form
for the last ten years. and have taken hundreds of
dollars worth of medicine without obtaining any re-
lief In September last commenced taking the VEG
ETINE, since which time my health has steadily i'm
proved. My food digests WELL and have gained fif-
teen pounds OF esh There several others in this
place taking the VEGETINE all have obtained relief
Yours truly,
THOMAS E. MOORE,
Overseer Of card room, Portsmouth Co.'S Mills
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Dyspepsia.

SYMPTOMS-Wan of appetite, rising Of food and
wind from the stomach acidity of the stomach heart
burn, dryness and whiteness of the tongue in the
els sometimes rumbng and pain; costiveness, which
Is occasionally interrupted by diarrhea paleness Of
the urine. The mouth is clammy, or has sour or
bitter taste. Other frequent symptoms are water
brash, papitaton of the heart headache and disor-
ders Of the senses, seeing DOUBLE etc. There is
general debility, anguor and aversion to motion; de-
dreams.
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Don CARLOS, like the Russian, finds the
frost his strongest ally. Every heavy snow
storm blocks the mountain passes, retards the
movements of the Spanish troops, and gives
a new lease to the Carlst insurrection. In
the Spring the sun will come down and do
battle for King Alfonzo, and the Carlists and
the snow will disappear together.
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THE PRESS.
THURSDAY MORNING, FEB. 10, 1875

We do not read anonymous letters and communi-
cations. The name and address of the writer are in
all cases Indispensable not necessarily for publication
but as guaranty Of good faith.
We cannot undertake to return or reserve commu-
nications that are not used.
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MORE Democratic economy is coming to
the surface. Mr.. Hewitt, Democratic repre-
sentative from New York, has introduced
into the House bill to establish bureau of
architecture. Instead of one big architect lots
of little ones are provided for. In the light
of Democratic denunciations of Mullet and
his works the bill is refreshing reading.
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GA. Whitney & Co.,
46 Exchange st.,
BELOW MIDDLE ST.
What / Know About Vegetine.

SOUTH BOSTON, May 9, 1870.
H. R. STEVENS, Esq:
Dear Sir-I have had considerable experience with
the VEGETINE. For dyspepsia, general debility and
impure blood, the VEGETINE is superior to anything
which have ever used. commenced taking VEGE-
TINE about the middle of last winter and after using
few bottles, it entirely cured me of dyspepsia, and
my blood never was in so good condition as at the
present time. 1t will afford me pleasure to give any
further particulars relative to what I know about
this good medicine to any one who will call or ad-
dress me at my residence, 1856 Athens street.
Very respectfully,
MONROE PARKER,
1856 Athens Street
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All Diseases of the Blood.

If VEGETINE will relieve pain, cleanse purify and
cure such diseases, restore the patient to perfect
dies suffering for years, is it not conclusive proof if
you are sufferer, you can be cured? Why is this
medicine performing such great cures? 1t works in
the blood, in the circulating fluid. 1t can truly be
called the Great Blood Purifier The great source of
dsease originates in the blood and no medicine that
qoes not act directly upon it, to purify and renovate
mas any Just claim upon public attention,
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GOOD EVIDENCE.

Nh CINCINNATI, Nov. 26, 1872.
Dear Sir-The two bottles Of VEGETINE furnished
me by your agent my wife has used with great bene.
NJ. For long time she has been troubled with dr.
ziness and costveness these troubles are now en-.
tirey removed by the use of VEGETINE.
she was also troubled with dyspepsia and general
debility, and has been greatly benefited
THOMAS GILMORE.
229k Walnut Ctraat
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EVERY regular attache of the PRESS isfurnished
with Card certificate countersigned by Stanley 7.
Pullen, Editor. All railway, steamboat and hotel
managers will confer favor upon us by demanding
credentials of every person claiming to represent our
journal.
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Attention HOrsemen.

nm the receipt of One Dollar will send to ny,ad,
- dress prescription for the sure cure Of each OF
the following diseaseSsn horses: Worms and Bots,
Scratches and Thrush, Fistula and Poll-eyi. Also
Grows Lin ment and Condition Powders, for sale at
az ndealers in medicines Call address JOS. x.
0SHaUIW,S, 14s Oxford, Cor Preble St., Portland.
Iepi deod1m
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The three Providence Congregational churches
which were invited to the Beecher advisory
council have declined.
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APPRECIATION.

HI. r. STEVENS: -'' -e0''
,.na Ills ~ 10 ceTtlfy that have used your "Blood
Preparation" (VEGETINE) in my family for several
years. and think that, for scrofua or Cankerous HUI
mors OF rheumatic affections, it cannot be exceled
best thng ever used; and have used almost ey-
in need of such a medicine. " ~ "A' 0A0
Yours respectfully,
MRS. A. A. DINSMORE
10 Russell Street.
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NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given that shall apply to the
4N Board of Mayor and Aldermen at their next
meeting, for permission to erect a Wooden Stable
Sx33, in the rear of 26 Preble Street.
Portland, Feb. 7, 1876. feb7d"
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Appointment of Fire Marshal.

The Portland Board of Fire Underwrit-
ers, having appointed HARRIS q.
BARNES, Esq, Fire Marshal, or Insuec-
tor for the Winter, all parties knowing Of
of the kind will please notify him nj his
residence, NO. d rs FEDERAL STRERT,
opposite the Park. Per order of Board.
janl2eodlm Il. j. LITTLE, See'y.
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Full ParIor Suit,
7PieceS, Hair Cloth or Terry.
$ 4 2
4 =
sso0,
= . Very Nice.

We Will make a discount of 20
per cent. ON Hair CIOlh Suits, and
80 per cent. ON Terry or Plush,
from these prices, IT parties want
such suits as are being sold by
Boston dealers i'm this city. In
Walnut Chamber Sets we are sell
ling at prices that defy c0mpeti-
ton. We have 25 Marble Top Ash
Chamber Sets that we bought for
Cash from a Bankrupt Stock, the
same Sets we sold for $125, 90 six
months ago. We will sell this lot
now for $500 each set. Marble
Top and Cloth Top Tables of the
same stock we will also sell at re-
duced prices. We will sell Marble
Top Tables. 24x3l inches, for 50.
CIOih Top Tables, 24x36 inches,
for $40. Parties about buying
Furniture will surely save money
by calling ON us before purchasing.
Please give us a call and we will
show you our very extensive stock
with pleasure, whether you wish
to buy or not.
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4 IAN & pe made by energetic statesmen with our
and gfSoas 10 Call at ~ Exchange Street. between
80 10 Rov& Nd i9, OF enclose ST. fol sample, directions
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SLEIGHS.-At Wholesale and Retail cheaper
~ than can be bought at any other factory in
Maine. Parties wishing to purchase can save money
Depot. WHITMAN LESLIE
Rov3 diff
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INSURANCE.

Thirty.Third Annual Statement
MUTUAL LIFE
Insurance Company,
OF NEW YORK,
ESTABLISHED IN 1S43,
For the Year Ending Dec. 31st, 1876.
ASSETS JANUARY Ist, 1876,
1878, S,S3O,194.71.
Revenue.
To balance from last account. .$69157411 81
premiums received ................. 15,731,970 40
interest and rents. ............... 4,668,998 16
$s9, 5S,s79 96
Disbursements.
By paid death and endowment claims 1856 083 %
:. ~ annqltes. ..................".- 25,252 60
" ulVluenuS. 3,539, 1858 81
surrendered policies and addi-
I. ~ uons. ...................,..... 1893 10
commissions (payment of cur
rent and extinguishment of
. ~ 1uture). e)....................... 762, 1865 90
expenses and taxes. ........-... 7O6,19s IL
Balance to new account ............75 414, 1923 AZ
..Ss9,55s,s79 90
Assets.
BY bonds and mortgages .......... $50 OF, ,189 81
" United States and New York State
. STOCKS. ..................,...... 9O04,J71 13
" real estate. :..":.........,........ 3572,655 Al
" cash in banks and trust companies
at interest. ........................ 3s5o.255 rs
interest accrued d.....,............. LIN, ,1O5 Is
" premiums deferred, quarterly and
semi-annual. :...... 1,O32,495 Al
December. .............. ...,..... III, 1859 so
" balances due by agents. ............ 1O152 "a
S7s,s3O,194 II
Liabilities.
To reserve at four per cent nt........$7416727 274 81
claims by death, not yet due. .....,, 652245 85
:" premiums paid in advance ....... 30,179 7S
" contingent guarantee fund. ........ 250,000 90
undivided surplus. ................. 3,730,494 81
s7s,8so, 1874 II
From the Undivided Surplus Dividend will be ap-
portoned to each Policy which shall be in force at its
anniversary in 1876.
have carefully examined the foregoing Statement
ISAAC F. LLOYD, Auditor.
NOTE.-By act of the Trustees the membership of
this Company is limited to one hundred thousand in
sured lives.
Increase in net assets for year 1875 1884 ,2246J
INCOME est from premiums and inter- ma .oo ocs co
eSG. ................ ...2O,4OO.S6S.66
Receipts for interest over death
claims and endowments due and
not due, or paid in advance in
1875. ........................ 2S3,914.SS
Insurance i'm this Company COSTS
LESS as its DIVIDENDS are LARGER
than those of any other Company.
Dividends declared and paid In cash at
the end of first year, and annually there.
after.
Hts securities are BETTER-its Ex.
penses SMALLER than any other.
Many of its Policies have nearly doubled
IN amount during the past 20 years, and
the CASH Dividends in many cases. are
more than the Annual Premiums, SO that
IN n few years Policies become seIf-sus.
tanning. No other Life Company i'm this
country, or the world has shown such re-
suits, or presents such adva ntages for In-
surance as this.
f. S. WINSTON, President,
RICHARD A. MCCURDY, Vice Pres
JOHN M. STUART, Secretary,
VIM. Ii. c. BARTLETT, Actuary.
w. lid. LITTLE.
General Agent for Maine and New
Hampshire,
Stanton Block, 81 Exchange Street,
feb4 PORTLAND. d3w
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THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS,
Published every day Sundays excepted by the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING CO..

AT 109 ExoHANGE ST., PORTLAND.
TERMS: Eight Dollsrs Year in advance To
mail subscribers Seven Dollars Year if paid IN ad-
vance.
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Any party in want of Office Desks
OF any style we are now prepared to
furnish them at manufacturer whole
sale prices We will sell splendid
Roll Top Desk with the entire system
of drawers opened and closed by one
lock, on the combination principle.
Price $4,000 Retail price $4,000.
About the first of Feb, we shall be
prepared to furnish all styles of Show
Gases at manufacturers prices; 25 per
cent. lower than they have ever been
offered in this city.
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MONEY

Eegetine is Sold by All Druggists.
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