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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-10-04
Gen. Mcclellan on the Army.

General Mcclellan may not excel as military
leader, but bis theories in regard to military mat
tiers are entitled to respect. In the October num-
Der Of Harpers's Magazine he has an article on
1.-THE Regular Army of the United States" which
Is valuable and interesting contribution to the
discussion, born of the late strike, as to whether
or no there il occasion for materially strengthen
Ing the military arm Of the Government.
General Mcclellan is emphaticslly In favor Of
an increase, giving 1t his opinion that the per
manent peace establishment Of the country ought
TO consist Of net less than fifty thousand men.
This position he defends both on the ground OF
safety and economy, and even those who will dis
sent from his conclusions must recognize that
much Of what he says 10 sensible and forcble. lie
has no sympathy with that theory of the army
which regards 1t - "a mere police force" against
the Indians and which looks to reliance upon the
militia and volunteers in the event of . serious
war. And he is also opposed to those who hold
that the regular army is to be considered simply
Is the nucleus around which the militia and vol.
unteers are to rally when war breaks out. In an
swer to the argument. SO often advanced, tina
even . small standing army is dangerous to tn,
hDcAtics VI tuS SouhR'st ~ 'NPA~S $3.50 """N a'
student Of history can produce instances in whicl
standing armies have worked such an injury, ye
ii 10 equally true that quite as many examples cal
be cited in which they have saved liberty and ma
national life as well. BY way of further answe
t0this argument, 90 far as our own country i
concerned, he maintains that scattered as our ar
my must be In time Of peace, it could not, even j
1t possessed the disposition and many times it
present strength, endanger the liberties of q ma
ton counting more than ,000 900 of male citizen.
$50 long ~ We prize those liberties and consider
them worth maintaining"
Diminishing the question Of the danger of the
army 10 our liberties, ~ not being factor in the
problem under consideration, the General next
attacks the economical argument in favor of q
small pesce establishment. And this part of his
paper Il espec tally worthy of the attention of the
writer's political brethren, who are fond of quot.
ing Mcclellan as the military authority par e1-
csusncs Of the United States. Starting out with
the proposition that the most expensive wars are
eheGs entered upon without due preparation, and
with rsv end undisciplined troops, be ends with
the assertion, psradoxica on its face that an army
of Scmsthing over $1,000 men will cost less in dol
lars and cents, in the long run, than the present
small military force. In support of this position,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-10-04

According to the Boston Advertiser. in
formation has reached Washington from
Ksmper county. Mississippi, that the cir
cult court has adjourned until next March
without trying any of the persons indicted
as principals in the Chisolm assassination.
BY postponing the trials until next March
the case will have no influence upon the
State election. In Kemper county. where
considerable feeling exists in consequence
OF the indictment OF persons who were re
sponsible for the death OF Judge Chsolm
all the parties have been released on bail
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-10-04

Congressman are already flocking tc
Washington, In order to take part in the
speakership contest. 1t is expected there
will be hundred on hand at the close Of
the week. Clerk Adams has been finish
ing up the House roll, and concludes that
the democratic majority in the House will
not be less than twelve. He states that he
will place the names of the democratic
candidates upon the roll in the Colorado
and Florida cases, and leave the matter tc
the House. In the cases Of Pacheco ant
Wigginton in California, and Frost anc
Metcalf 10 Missouri, in which the crtfi
Gates have been ordered to be given to the
republicans, he makes no decision.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-10-04
Boston Stock List.
Chicago Produce Market.

Chicago, OctObcr 3 1871.
FLOUR-Extra spring ~ 25a5 so.
WIFE aT-No.2 spring l09s ID cash; los IA
1852 October l01 alO2h November; No. l0i1sa
a 0n rejected, 90 a..
CORN-No. mixed. AK: cash AK; Oct, 49,.
Nov. Az.
OAT,-23.c cash: 1880 Oc,.; 30. Nov.
RfE-No. :, Sc.
BARLEY-No.2 spring, a59Ic.
PORK = Cash, IA j0-ali oO--. Sept, Ia 10 -
Oct, IL -.
l. ARD Cash s.621s cash Is pas p =. Oct.
Nov. 223sa.
BULK MEATS-Shoulders. 64an-c short ril
sides, So &C.; short clear rib, s3sa G.
WHlokEY-Western, 0s-.
tRElGHTS-Corn to Buffalo, PC, wheat do.
SIC.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-10-04

The trial of the members of the Louis
lana returning board will soon take place
before the superior criminal court at New
Orleans. The State will be assisted by
Hon. Jeremiah Black; while Wells and
his associates will be defended by MIR.
Shellebarger of Ohio, and Mr.. Wilson OF
Iowa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-10-04

Ex.Gov. Palmer, of Illinois, produced
. GOODNESS in Greenback meeting at
Springfield. last week. He happened to
be present and was called upon for 9
speech. He declined at first. but finally
yielded to repeated demands. and calmly
proceeded 10 say that specie payments
were inevitable, and that the sooner they
were reached the better it would be for
everybody.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-10-04

The Rome (Ga.) Tribune cries: at
would cap the perfection of Georgias res
toration to the Union to see her grand old
patriot, Robert Toombs, in his old posi-
ton in the United States Senate"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-10-04

Some of the democratic Congressman
say that among the first resolutions to be
introduced by The democrats in the House
will be one heartily approving the Presi-
dents Southern policy. tF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-10-04

Col. Armstrong, the newly appointed
Senator from Missouri, was a rebel SYM
pathizer during the war, is hard money
advocate, a free trader and a jealous
champion of the Southern Pacific Rail-
road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-10-04

KENDALL's SPAWN CURE, sold by F. w. Kins'
man & Co.. Augusta, is sure cure for spavins,
&C.. and removes the bunch without blistering.
s nd stamp for circular. septic &wlm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-10-04

There are eighteen applicants for the
naval Office in New York, three for the
surveyorship and two for the collector
ship.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-10-04

2 Many complain that their pickles are not good.
To have good pickles you must use pure spices.
These can be ebtsined at Desine & Towards
City Drug storea ~ AAA sA4kAEA teod
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-10-04
SPECIAL NOTICE.

FTHE Joint Standing Committee on Accounts will
meet at the office of CITY Treasurer, on the
Thursday preceding the first Saturday of each
month, at O'Clock L. NJ, to examine all bills which
may be presented against the city, and make up
the monthly Roll OF Accounts. as provided by city
ordinances, All persons having just claims against
the city Wall leave them at the Office OF the City
Treasurer. All bills 70 LEFT or before Wednps
day preceding the first Saturday In each month
will be audited for the Roll of Accounts, made up
on the following day; all LEFT or presented after
that time will be laid aside for the next Roll OF
Accounts. Tails rule will be rigidly enforced and
all persons having accounts against the CITY will
govern themselves accordingly. All persons pre-
senting claims against the city, must be prepared
70 verify the SAINT by oath or affirmation, il re-
CURED 10y any member of the Committee rs pro.
vded by chap IA oil the public laws of 1877.
P.O. VICKERY, Joint Standing
ERASrUS HASKELL.
LESDALL rIrCOMB, Comtlittee
W. ii. BROOKS,
j. III. CHANDLER On Accounts
Augusta, March %, 1871. ttf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-10-04
FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL.
New York Money Market.
EVENING REPORT.

New York, October lsH.
Money was easy at 4a6 per cent. on call. ster
ling 4 s01Sa4sl for sixty days, 4sihas5 demand
Gold opened nj i0s- and closed at lu3-. Loans
HAT at las a3 per cent. Cearngs, sl7,S9s 600. Gus
tom receipts, s227,oO Treasury disbursed. $9l,
JO 0 interest 100000 Tor bonds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-10-04

Gillet's Cream Dry Hop Yeast, is the Boss Yeas
for New England. sug2Seodlm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-10-04
nailg Arnnebct sournal.

AUG u STA.
Thursday Morning, October 4, 1877.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1877-12-07
Report of Secretary Thompson.

The Secretary of the Navy, in his annual re-
port, saws the appropriations available for the
present fiscal year commencing July |, 1871,
are Sl3, 592, ,932. The whole amount drawn
from the Treasury from July to Nov. l, 1877,
is So, ,343 OBJ. OF this amount there is estimated
to have been in the hands of Paymasters and
agents of the Government on Nov l, 1871,
$50, ,52S besides Sl52,0O0 refunded, making
a total of 81, ,029, 52S, which, deducted from the
amount drawn, will show the actual expendi-
lures from July l to Nov. l, 1877, To have been
$4,313, 500 The estimates for the fiscal year
ending June 30, 1879, are SIC, ,233, 234 exclusive
of 81, 231 submitted for new buildings, re-
pairs and improvements at the several navy
yards.
In the report of the Secretary of the Navy
on Nov. %, 1875, the estimated amount for the
pay of the navy for the present fiscal year was
S7,300, 600, the computation being based upon
the number of officers and men then borne
upon the register. Congress, however, by act
of March 3, 1877, appropriated only S6,6OOOOO,
or 500, 600 less than the estimate. This Will
necessarily produce a deficiency at the end
of the fiscal year unless Congress shall APP
propriate the above amount, the payments
of which to officers and men are so fixed by
law that it cannot be evaded. The amount
appropriated for the deficiency at the extra
session of Congress had reference only to the
last fiscal year, ending June 30, 1877, and was
based ON the amount ascertained TO be due
upon the books of the Fourth Auditors office,
whereas the deficiency here referred to is esti-
mated for the present fiscal year ending June
80 1873.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1877-12-07
The New 0Oachman.

The boy should have known better at
his age than to let out family secrets,
but he felt grateful to the other boy for
the use of his stills, and he softly re
marked:
"Father wasn't home all last night,
and he hasn't come home yet"
"GOne offP" queried the ownerof the
stilts.
He's downtown somewhere, we eX-
pect, and ma says she amt going to run
after him if he don't come home for a
month"
"Did they have a fussP"
Kinder. You see we had to let the
coachman 90, cause it's hard times.
Yesterday afternoon ma wanted pa to
black up and drive her out in style. He
kicked at first, but when she got mad
he caved i'm and fixed himself up so you
couldn't tell him from regular darkey.
When he drove around ma called him
Peter, and ordered him to back up and
go ahead and haw and gee around, and
he got up on his ear and drove back to
the barn, Them duds came off'n him
like lightning, and he was so mad that
he didn't stay long enough to wash the
black off his ears"
And what did your mother sayP'
asked the other.
Nothing. She looked little sad
around the mouth, but she II fetch him
TO it if it takes all winter. He might
as well come home and begin to learn
how to burn cork. ."-Detro1 Free Press.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1877-12-07
The Secretary of Wars Report.


The report of the Secretary of War, in addi-
tion to the usual formal review of the condi-
tion of the army and military operations for
the last wear. deprecates interference with the
army by legislation threatening reduction, and
urges an elastic system Of organization, which
viii be capable of extension, in case of neces-
sity, TO an aggregate force of thirty or forty
thousand men. He considers that the neces-
stiles Of the country demand a military force
not less than that now authorized by the
statutes, which should be capable, by increas-
ing the numerical strength of the companies,
of being raised to the standard necessary to
meet any ordinary contingency. The report
favors placing the feeding of the Indians now
under the Government in charge of the Com
missary Department of the army, and urges
the removal of legislation as to the number of
officers who are ON the retired list At present
this number is 300. BY removal OF the linn
itation the number will not be materially
increased, and careful inquiry shows that
with the proposed changes there would be only
about forty officers To add TO the list. The
Secretary favors leaving the question OF re-
tirement to the discretion of the President, as
now,
The estimates for this department for the
fiscal year ending June 30, 1879, as revised,
amount in the aggregate TO the sum Of s43,
ll5, ,4432 "A, as follows:
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1877-12-07

Mr.. Louis A. Cooley has retired
from the publication of Godey's Lddy'S
Book, which he has conducted for no
less than fory-eight years, and Mrs.
Sarah j. Hale, who has been associated
with him as editor for forty-one years,
retires also. There are few instances of
such long association.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1877-12-07

"A three-years-old SON of Warren
Calkins, living near Hastings, Mich,
was killed few days ago by pulling a
corn-mashing machine upon himself in
such manner as TO break his neck.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1877-12-07

The United States Court in Boston
holds that the Hotel Safe law is not Il
coed defense for the loss of valuables
by guest,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1877-12-07

Mr., p, Lorillard's turf winnings this
year are $40, 24750,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1877-12-07
Onerations of the Mint,

Dr. Linderman, Director Of the Mint, in his
annual report shows the operations OF the
Mint and Assay offices for the last fiscal year
to have been as follows:
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1877-12-07

The report of the Secretary of the Navy shows
that we have six squadrOns now engaged in the
protection OF our foreign commerce and other
duties pertaining to naval service. The cOndi
ton and operations OF the department are also
ending June 80, 1877, was Sl6,077, ,974.54 There
are unpaid claims against the department, charge
consideration OF Congress by the report of the
Secretary. The estimates for the fiscal year com
mencing July l, 1878, sig, ,233 24. 40 exclusive
of the sum of 92,3l429l submitted for new build
ings, repairs and improvements at the several
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-02-22
RANDOLPH.
'orreSpOnde.

correspondence. -,+.. .<.. tlst
The great question Of the Presiden.
tial count still occupies the public
mind, and people are in favor or OPP
posed to the Committee as said Com
mittee appears TO favor or oppose the
previous political opinions, or, conclu-
sions they have formed as regards
which ofthe persons, IL ,yes or Tilden.
they want to have inaugurated. The
number appears quite small who haye
virtue enough to rise above party pre-
ference aud desire to see the man of
the opposite party from the one with
which they acted, counted in. From
the little light and knowledge which
we have, the conclusion drawn is that
the vote of the State of Louisiana
should be thrown out /; but if counted
at all should be counted for Tilden.
If the Commission count the vote OF
Louisiana for Hayes, we shall hang
our political harp on the willows, be-
lieving that no amount of fraud or
viliainy will be sufficient to enable
them to see or act Otherwise than in
accordance with their political prefer
ences. m B.
February 10, 1877.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-02-22
ANOTHER ELOPEMENT.
An Ex-Hose Driver and the Wife of an f
gIneer Shove Out.


gIneer shove OIt.
1t will be remembered that Louis
Stolly, driver of Hose Cart No. 4, re-
signed that position rather suddenly
some weeks since. The cause of his
resignation was due to difficulty be-
tween himself and q brother-in law,
who also belongs to the fire depart
nent said difficulties arising from
Stoliy's neglect to his family and to
frequently visiting the house of Mr..
f.. A. Case, on Locust street, in Cases
absence, and paying udue attention to
the latter's wife. The sequel of the
case is that Stolly left town some two
weeks since, and his headquarters are
at present unknown.
Mr.. Case told his wife what he had
heard, when she informed him she
liked Stolly better than she did him,
and thought of leaving and joining
Stolly. One day last week while at
dinner, she told him that if she was
not there at night she would never he
again. He returned to his work, aud
she packed her trunk and left for some
other cline, 1t is supposed to join her
las Artemus Ward used to express iD
Orfinity. Mr.. Case is steady, indus-
triOus man, employed as engineer in
w. Il. Doyle & Co.'S Planning Mill. He
has been married about six years, and
had lived pleasantly with his wife up
to the time of his discovery of her in
fidelity. They have no children. Stol-
ly has been married about five years.
His wife is said to be pleasant, agree
able lady in appearance; they have
two cdiiureu-a girl four years, and u
boy two Years old. 1t is said Stolly's
treatment of his family at times has
been anything but kind. - Akron
Times. Feb'y IA.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-02-22
he Radical papers are setting u

THE Radical papers are setting up a
dolorous howl over the treatment of
j. Madison Wells, the chief tool of the
conspirators in defrauding the people
of Louisiana of their rights, and the
bully who appeared before the Con-
gressionall Commit recently as a
walking arsenal, with two loaded re-
volvers, a Thug knife and rifle cane
for the purpose of carrying out his roll
of boss bull -dozer. Don Piatt having
heard these winnings visited the old
assassin in his quarters. and writes
that he found them very comfortable.
The fact is j. Madison Wells Is an ln-
famous sconndrel and deserving of
the penitentiary, but at the same time
he is the peer of the men who took
an oath TO investigate and determine
which were the true, the lawful Elec-
toral votes of the States of Florida
and Louisiana, and straightway COM
mitted downright perjury, by voting
not to go behind the Governors cer-
tificates and thus strove to conceal the
evidence of the damning frauds by
which this people were robbed of the
rights of American freemen.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-02-22

KAvENNA. THURSDAY. FEB. ss. 49,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-02-22

Our large purchases of Domestic and other
goods ha ring been made before the advance.
enables Us to give customers the advantage
of some very low prices. III our &ssst
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-02-22


Mothers can secure health for their
children and rest for themselves by
the use of Castoria, perfect snbsti-
tute for Castor Oil. 1t is absolutely
harmless, and Is as pleasant to take as
honey. For Wind Collie, Sour Stom-
ach, Worms or Constipation, for young
or old, there is nothing in existence
like 1t. 1t is certain, it is speedy, it is
cheap. .Sa.L5falz .ajelL laa ls..i
Caked Breasts, rheumatism, Sci
atica, Swellings, Sprains, Stiff Joints
Burns, Scalds, Poisonous Bites, and all
flesh, bone and muscle ailments, can
e absolutely cured by the Centaur
Liniments. What the White Lini-
,n'ent is fer the human family, the
yellow LinimeHt is for spawned,
CALLED, and lame horses and animals,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-02-22
BRIMFIELD.


This week we are called upon to
record the death OF anolherone of our
oldest citizens, Capt. Harris Sherman
W no died at his home in this town OH
| Thursday, Feb. 18th, lsf7, after long
illnoSs, aged 81 years. Mr. Sherman
was born in Brimfield, Mass, on the
:.2d of Feb, 1890, and married to Miss
Polly Morgan on the Gath of April
lSl4, at the same place. Mr.Snerman
acted as recruiting officer during the
war of 1872, recruiting for the 4lst
and 42d Mass. Regt. On the 9th of
June 1881, they emigrated TO the West,
locating in this town, where they re-
mained until death. Mrs. Sherman
died in 1870, at the age Of so.
They raised family of s children,
six sons and two daughters. Six of
the number are now living. Mr.. S.
was one of the old pioneers of this
place; having been a hardworking
citizen, who among the number, open
ed the roads and cleared the forest, in
those early years. lie was Republi-
can in politics. e.
ST. Valentines day was celebrated
at Mrs. Lucy Kelso's on the eve of the
14:h, which resulted in much merri-
ment. The proceeds were for the
benefit of the Uniyei salist Church.
The 57th birthday OF Mrs. Wm. G..
Moulton was celebrated on Saturday
Feb. 18th, by company of relatives
and friends to the number of S3 with
baskets richly laden with the best that
our soil and climate can produce, A
gay and jolly time was the result of
the occasion. After the feast, which
occurred in the afternoon, there were
many pleasant visits of family groups
from far and near. 1t was surprise
in every respect, and was highly ap-
preciated by all present, d.
Feb. 18th, 1877.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-02-22

A DOUBLE FUNFRAL.-On Friday
last the funeral of Mr.. Henry Bacon
and wife, two aged residents of Hud-
son, took place in that township. Mrs.
Bacon died on Tuesday or Wednes-
day, and her husband on Thursday !;
husband aged 81 and the wife 81 years..
Mr.. bacon moved to Hudson with his
father in 1906. They were married in
1877, aud had four childred, only one
of whom, Mr.. John bacon, who re-
sides in Hudson, survives them. They
were industrious and upright people,
highly respected by all their acquain-
tances ; and it was fitting that, after
travelling LIES journey together for
SIXTY years, they should be laid to rest
at its close in one grave.