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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-07-17
The Georgia Convention.

The Chicago Inter.O Ocean has telegram from
Atlanta giving some interesting information con-
corning the composition of Inc Georgia Consutu'
tonal Convention, which met there 90 the lin
inst. The correspondent says:
The State Constitution i Convention convened
here to-day Gen. Robert Toom5s, the great
unreconstructed, btds ialr to DO one OF the most
influential and dreaded leaders. lie has strong
following. who will further his efforts TO change
the whole organic law, or, IN other words, to
frame a new Constitution, dong away intirely
with the present one, which he publicly denounces
Is the offspring OF corrupt, radical sealawags and
carpet. baggeTs, whose proyis were suggested
by Gen. Msrde, then Military Governor Of Georgia,
and ex-Gov. James L. Brown, who he terms alike
traitor to his county and state. Another ell
ement that will be power in the convention is
headed by the friends Of Hon. Benjamin Ii. HUI,
who wants the article declaring the secession OF
the State a rebellion stricken from the ConstItu-
ton. Also to amend the thiIty-third section by
striking out the following words The state OF
Georgia shall forever remain member of the
American Union; the people thereof owe alleg-
lance to the Constitution and the rest OF the | nj
ted States, and no law or ordinance OF this State
in eontrayention OF subyersion thereof shall ever
have any binding force
This faction will be opposed by the friends of
United States Senator Joshua Hill and his friends
There is also a conservative party headed by Gen
l.. j. Gastiell, Judge a. X. Wright and Gen. W.
L. Wotford, all ante-belum congressman, who
have taken no part IN politics since the war, and
now only consent to serve as a sort Of checkrein
to keep the convention from rushing into ex
cesses.
Among the notables in the convention who have
not aligned the mselves with any party is Hon.
Nelson lift, the founder and the bead OF the d-
rect trade movement between Georgia ana Eu-
rope et-Atorney General, n. j. Hammond, re-
puted TO be the ablest lawyer in the State GER
ainly one of the most Ease lnating speakers; Col.
w. 4. Thompson, the author of Major Jones
Courtship,' and several other literary works Of
merit, ex-Gov. Charles j. Jenkins, VINO is reyeIed
by every Georgian on account of his saving the
money In the Treasury of the State from the Uni
ted States troops III 1865, and other patriotic
deeds.
Ex-Gov. jenkins was unanimously elected
President of the convention. He said one Of the
most powerful reasons for changing the GSpnstltu-
ton was the manner in which it was made and
the men who made IT. The temporary Chairman
said i call attention to the fact that the Censt-
tuition under which we are now lving-and is on
ly called Constitution from courtesy-declares US
rebels. | don't object to the term. George
Washington for long time was designated as a
rebel Ex-Gov. jenkins said the colored man
should have none OF his rights impaired. He is
now a citizen and should be respt cted as such.
This sentiment was loudly applauded.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-07-17
THE foTAT0 STARCH INDUSTRY.

One of the important manufactured products of
the small country towns of New England and
New York State (remarks the Commercial Bulle-
TIM potato starch, and although the total guam
iity OF potatoes consumed in the manufacture of
the article Is rel stiyely but small proportion OF
the entire crop Of the United States, which Is es-
tlmated at 10 900 90 bushels annually yet the
amount Of capital represented by the potato starch
Industry Is By 10 means insignificant, ADD II.
yearly production in tons Is frequently estimated
by FIVE hg0res, and ~ dollars by seven. II is be-
lleEed tina, Ie4Eiy 3,lJJ,0D bushels Of potatoes
are frequently consumed per year IN he states Of
Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and New York
% TIE production Vi potato starch. This amount
is taIeeeghi a. large as the total potato crop Of
Name, three-:our1ns a. large as that Of New
Hampshire, three-nitas as large as tha. Of Yer
mont, ODe-tenih a. large as that Of New York
state, Of about tie same magnitude a. that OF
Massachusetts and much larger than TIE crop. Of
COnnecilcui OF Rhode Island.
There are about rs factories engaged In the
manufacture Of potato starch, and PROBABLY all OF
Them with one OF two exceptions are located IN the
states Of New York, blame, New Hampshire and
Vermont. Probably the average price paid for
potatoes BY starch manufacturers during the past
season has been 80 cents per busheL The aggre-
gate annual production Of all the factories is
usually from 600 10 J. 900 tons 4 bushel Of po-
tatoes generally makes eight pounds Of starch.
Z0O bushels therefore, beng required l0r d ton.
As the average market quotation Of potato starch
Ia about cents per pound, ii follows that bushel
of potatoes brings only 40 cents after being con.
veIed into starch, and the value of the total pro-
duction of potato starch in the country Is IRON
Scu,0OO to 81 zoo, 900 per annum.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-07-17

The Chinese Minister is expected to arrive here
this tall and will make his headquarters at Wash
ington. His assistant will be Yung Sing and b is
secretary Yung Yuen Pos. Yung Sing was
brought here some twenty five years ago by a
Congregational minister who had been favorably
impressed by bis quickness and intelligence,
studied at Yale with distinction and about four
years ago was made Chinese Commissioner of Ed.
ucation in America. lie has 100 young men un-
leges Of New England, each receiving from 5000
. ; 900 year from the Imperial Government
lie mas imperial permission to dispense with his
cue and TO dress in American fashion, has mar
ned an American lady-a Miss Kellogg with
whom he lives at Hartford, Conn. and in com
| foreigner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-07-17

The most miserable beings in 4 world are
those suffering from Dyspepsia a , Liver Com
plant.
More than seventy-fve per cent. the people
in the United States are afflicted with these two
disease and their effects such as Sour Stomach
Sick Headache, Habtual Costyeness, Palpitation
Of the Heart, Heartburn, Water brash, gnawing
and burning pains at the pit of the Stomach, Vel
low Skin, Coated Tongue and disagreeable taste
in the mouth, coming up of food after eating, low
spirits &c. Go to your Druggist and get - ct
bottle of August Flower or a Sample Bottle for
10 cents. Try 1.-Two doses will relieve you.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-07-17
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Persons suffering from hernia or rupture who
desire good fitting truss, should 20 to Partridge
Drug Store, Augusta, where is the largest stock
and variety in the State and the requisite skill to
i've good it jrne29, ltaw&w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-07-17
Republican County Contention

The Republican voters OF hennebec County are
reouested TO send delegates TO a convention to be
holden at
Granite Hail, Augusta, Thursday, August
10th,
At eleven O'Clock A. NJ, for the purpose of nomi'
pa,ing two candidates for Senator'S candidate
for County Commissioner, a candidate Cor County
Treasurer, candidate for Register of Deeds,
a candidate Tor Clerk of Courts and to transact
all other business that may properly come
before the convention. The basis OF repre-
sentation will be as follows Every city, town
and plantation will be entitled to one dele
gate, and an additional delegate for every seventy
i've votes cast for the Republican candidate Tor
Governor at the election OF 1876. fraction OF
lorty votes will be entitled to an additional dele
gate. The Cities towns and plantations are EMIT
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-07-17

"A stitch in time saves nine" A dose of Adam
sons Balsam in season may prevent a long cold
Of fever, and perhaps a resultant death. Ii cures
coughs, colds, asthma and all lung troubles Keep
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-07-17

A PURE, RADIANT COMPLEXION is one of wom-
ans greatest charms. 1t is attainabe by the dai-
ly use Of GLENN's SULPHUR SOAP, which removes
blemishes of the skin, cuticular ailments Of every
description, and is an admirable disinfectant
Sold by all druggists HILLS HAIR AND WIS
KgR DYE, Black or Brown, 50 cents.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-07-17

The members of the Louisiana Return
ing Board have joined in letter to the
New York Herald in which they complain
that they have not been fairly dealt with
by the law officers in New Orleans, and
that the nature of the prosecution begun
against them is not understood in the
North. The Grand Jury they say, refused
to indict them, and when it would not re-
turn true bill the District Attorney filed
an information, on which they have been
held for trial. They add that this pre-
sentiment OF the District Attorney was held
back until the court was about to adjourn
to October and they charge that this was
done purposely in order that they, the ac-
cused, might TOR ninety days rest under
the charges without having opportunity
to show their innocence. The inlorma-
ton was filed, they say, on the 10Th OF
June, but was not issued until just as the
court was about to adjourn.
In her last letter to the New York
Times Grace Greenwood closes her
as follows:
81 clipped the following little paragraph from
the Times the other day:
a Kentucky paper reports that an Old army
gun barrel, which had been used As a poker ever
since the war became heated more than usual
day OF two ago and discharged a load with loud
explosion.
Republcanism in the South may be ell -ctually
and perpetually silenced-as they say it is-but
the sturdy old repubiicansm of the North, which
went into the war, and through the war, has not
been heard for the last time. Ii has been disman-
tied and degraded--employed to str the fire to
boil the pot for hungry polite ans, but perhaps it
guards still load of the grand oil wartime, and
things may be mace too bot for the rusty old gun
barrel yet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-07-17

are communicated to the mouth by SOZ0DONT,
which renders the teeth pearly white, the gums
rosy, and the breath sweet. BY those that have
nsed it, it is regarded as an indispensable adjunct
Of the toilet. It thoroughly removes tartar from
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-07-17

When you get heated, step into Devine & How
ards and cool OIL with glass Of Ottawa Beer or
Soda, drawn from Tufts Arctic Fountain.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-07-17
Administrators Sale.

KENNEBEC COUNTY.-M Probate court at
augusta, on the fourth Monday Of June, 1877.
nN the petition Of lsadore n. Pratt of China,
~ praying that au administrator may be ap.
pointed on the estats Of Orrin Pratt late of China,
deceased
ORDERED, That notice thereof be given three
weeks SUCCESSFULLY prior to the fourth Monday OF
July next, in the kennebec Journal, a newspaper
printed IN Augusta, that all persons Interested
may attend at Court of Probate then 10 he holden
at Augusta, and show cause, II any, why the
prayer Of said petition should not be granted.
H.K. BAKER, Judge.
Attest: CHARLES IEwINs, Register. 3w29s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-07-17
Republican State Convention.

The Republicans of Maine and all others who
propose 10 support the candidate ofthe Republican
party in the pending election, are invited to send
delegates 70 stale Convention, to be held ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-07-17
GRANITE HALL, augusta.

thursday, august 5lH, IoIT a' II NJ WI
Tor the purpose OF nominating candidate for Gov
eruor TO be supported at the September election
and 10 attend to such other business as may
properly come before the convention.
The basis of representation viii be as follows
Each city, town and plantation is entitled TO one
delegate and one additional delegate for every sew
enty.ive votes given for the Republican can aidate
for Governor in 1876. \ fraction oil forty votes
over the number which is entitled to one delegate,
will be accorded delegate. Substitutes can serve
only for towns of the county in which they reside
The Republican State Committee will be in ses-
sion in the anteroom of the Hall al 40 o'clock The
morning of the Convention.
By order of the Republican State Committee.
JAMES q. BLAINE,
Chan man,
4 N SMITH shcrpfary,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-07-17

SMOKERS can find at Partridge's Drug
Store, Augusta. a Choice Havana Cigar
for Five Cents: also, Nice Cigars by the
box as low as 81 so, up to the Finest I'm
ported Grades. Snuffs, Tobaccos, and
Smokers Goods.-Partridge Bros, under
Granite Hail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-07-17
HOUSE TO RENT /!

I have a Nice Tenement in complete repair, to be
i vacated in about one month, and can be seen
at any time, that VIII be rented 10 a good family.
Z. Z. GRANT, Court st.
July II, 1877. iuIyI4- feodlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-07-17
FOR SALE !!

'NHE House and Land situate on Eastern Ave.
i nue. in this city, known as the "Pope Cattagen
II mot previously disposed of at private sale the
same viii be sold AT public auction the piemi-
ses at ten O'Clock A. NJ. on Saturday, July 2lst
1877. Sal TITCOMR
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-07-17
For Sale,

TWO saddlesAone for a gentleman aud the 9th
er for lady-for sale at less Than half price
though little worn. Inquire at flummeI's Harness
shop, south of Journal ONCE.
Augusta, June !, 1877. III
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-07-17
For Sale at a Bargain.

TWO house lots on Chestnut street and two on
Lincoln street. These lots on Chestnut street
are the only ones LEFT on the street built upon
lhey Will he sold separately or united. The whole
in one transaction will be sold terms to allow a
handsome margin of profit 10 the purchaser. In.
qure at the Journal ONCE. iuuel IF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-07-17
Cheap Rent! Cheap Rent |

NEARLY in front of Granite Hall, q building IS
IN AZ feet two stories and base ment, with land
3ox2s feet in the rear Tor use, will be let for
OF years. IL can be fitted Tor grocery store tin
shop. shoe mandatory. paint shop or any similar
purpose. Terms low. Inquire al the journal Oh.
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Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1877-04-04
sr,p c,orurNc HOUSE.

We have sought By all fair and honorable
means to gain the confidence Of the community
In which we live. Our motto and belief has
ever been that "Honesiy 10 the Bes. Policy"
by judicious buying. strict economy. fair deal
ing and strict attention 10 business, we have
gained and intend 10 retain the confidence and
good will Of tho people OF storey county. In
patronage We have opened Q branch clothing.
house In God Hill. second tc nothing OF the
hind in Gold mn or Virginia City: This store
ue intend TO run In connection with the one In
virginia City, 90 a. to accommodate both ends
Of the CSmsiock. Both stores will be supplied
Al ali tins with the very latest styles, and Q
stock OF goods which. In quality, quantity.
variety and cheapnets, cannot DO excelled by
suy clothing house In the State. Our stocks Of
fns dress aud business suits 10 unexcciled In
the state. Our boys snd youths stock 10 I'm.
shoes. and gents furnishing goods. 10 defy
competition. Friends and patron, Of Virginia
City and Gold Hill. remember that We have q.
wars dealt fairly and squsreiy with you that
We never have tried 10 make you believe that
We cell goods below cost, while actually max.
ing q profit. Our motto has always been
'.Fsir Dealing" We intend In the future, a.
In the past. 10 make Il 10 your advantage 70
pstronfls rs. by nrst, buyins our goods IN the
Rast, which We can do at rates that viii enable
us to cell again. at ngurcs that wall Always give
you the full worth OF your money ! secondly.
by fair. honest and accommodating dealing
with all who may favor us with . call. Re
member the place. Plat L Rich. Halle build.
Ing, opposite the NRws once, Main street
aolc Hi. and 70 South q street, vlrginia
CITY. IL
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1877-04-04
WADE mAMrroS.s PROMISES

The letter Of Wade Hampton to Presi.
dent Hayes, after IL had been decided to
withdraw the United States troops from
the State House in South Carolina. Is
full Of fair promises. and II he can but
fulAil them. nobody will fud fault with
the action Of the Executive. There is
NO doubt that Hampton is sincere In his
intentions. The only question Is. has
he sufficient influence with the White
Leaguers to carry his intentions into
practical sflsct. Chamberlain has re-
loved him Of some Of the difficulty by
declaring his intention Of voluntarily
withdrawing from the State House rs
o NJ the troops leave. This will
leave Hampton and his government per.
fectly untmmmslej in the discharge OF
their Official duties, and without even
the necessity OF taking any legal steps
in the premises. Il IL 10 be hoped that
tho Governor Of South Carolina will be
able to make good his promises. II he
il not. q great cloud will very soon arise
In the Republican horizon. and the
whirlwind which i, will carry will be
very likely to do irreparabls damage to
tn. White House and its occupants.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1877-04-04

TIE Washington correspondent Of the
New York Worii says that Carl Schurz
Ia much distressed by the number Of
love letters he daily receives from enter.
prisins maids AMI 1idows Who would
like to cap the achievement Of Mrs.
Senator Christiapcy by capturing q ma
turs Secretary and setting up another
cabinet" mansion In Washington.
Most OF these lovely aspirants dwell on
the musical gifts Of tho Secretary As in
dicaiiug a sympathetic soul. and profess
. boandless ysarning for the infinite
Two or three have even gone 90 far a.
to quote whole stanrss FROM Heins''
..Bach der Ltider." and from tho In
communicable chanting Of Geibel.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1877-04-04
AN OLD MANS wANDxnINos.

There 10 something pathetic as well
as romantic In the story which comes BY
telegraph to-day Of the escape from
Jail and subsequent vanderings Of
VIM. ". Tweed. the Chief Of the Tam
many Ring in New York. That he was
sgrsat criminal. there is no doubt /: but
great criminals may BY patient szpiation
Of their crimes and long-suffering for
wrong doing. turn the human heart
from recruitment to pity. from contempt
10 compassion. This old man had
staksd his all upon . criminal venture ;
he had made himself greater than q
king in Nsv York city : he counted his
wealth BY millions and his Bringing syco-
plants by thousands. At that time to
have baked the sovereign viii Of Boss
Tweed meant utter political ruin. and
oftsntimss personal destruction. And
yet this man. with all the power at his
back. fell. Ito was hurried from his
pslatiAl mansion to q fslon's cell. The
privileges which money can always buy.
even In q prison. were accorded him. It
Ia true ; but still his suffering Of body
and mind was intense. and Il Preyed
upon him 10 heavily that after q years
incarceration on Blackwell's Island his
most intimate friends cosld scarcely
have recognized in the solsmn.faced old
man the once jolly Lord OF the Tam
many wigwam.
The manner OF his escape from Lud-
low street Jail reads like some romantic
story OF the oldsn times. Incredible a.
1t may seem. ho lived within sight OF the
spires OF the metropolis over four months.
while detectives were securing the eoun-
try In search Of him. aud almost within
a stones throw OF the house Of Charles
O'Conor. who was the main prosecutor
for the people against him. Hi. agony
Of mind at this time is graphically de-
scribed by himself in his diary. He
ached to return to his home. and watched
eagerly for every phase Of the trial
against him. as reported in the nswspa-
p.rs. but whom the convalsscencs Of
Charles 0'Conor was made known to
him. oil hope fed. and sadly hs turned
his back on his native land. His career
after that Was ons long season OF iribu-
iation and continual arrests, ending with
his return to the Jail from which he had
Escaped.
The old man 10 now completely broken
down-a wreck OF his former self. He
was fity.four years Of age yesterday.
aud. a. no expresses II. "cannot last
much longer" lie has made restitu-
ton to the city OF New York 50 far an
lay in his power. Ho has given ny all
the property which he possesses. and. as
a reward for this. all suits pending
against him arc to DO dismissed. and he
is To DO set at liberty. We believe that
this Is right. The old man has suffered
enough. He has sIpiated fsaIfully the
crime Of which he WAS guilty.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1877-04-04
BRONCHITIS.

lprom John fiagg, Eco. OF Bennington, n. II
"Three yesr. since ! was very much reduced
with . dreadful cough. which resulted In Bron'
chitis. affecting ne 80 severely rs to render II
dificult to speak In an audible voice. To this
was added severe night sveats. and I was fear
fil OF going into n decline. After recourse "a
various remedies TO no purpose. ! male use Of
DR.. wistar's balsam Of Wild Cherry. . fev bot.
ties OF which FULLY restored me 10 health.
since that time ] have hsd several severe o..
tacks Of cough, hut tho Baisan has always ~.
moved them. always keep u by me, and
should not know how 10 do without IT,"
Sold bJ all druggists.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1877-04-04
SENSIBLE ADVICE.

You are ai~d every day through tbs columns
OF newspapers and by your druggist 10 uss
something for Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint
that you know nothing about. You get DE-
outraged spending money with hut little suc.
cess. Now Tn give you satisfactory proof that
GREEs's huausr fIOxER viii cure yuu OF
Dyspepsia aud Liver Complaint. with al their
eiests. such a. sour stomach. sick headache.
hsbituai costiverets. pa'pltatlon VI the heart.
heartburn. vater.brssh, coming up OF food
alter eating. ] " spirits. etc, We ask you IN 10
10 your orurgist and get . painple bottle Of
oRSES's Ardrsr fLnwEn for 10 tents and try
It. or . regular slEo for rs cents. Two doses
will relieve on. misc