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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-01-17

cannot, as the law stands, evade or rele-
gate to any ether person or persons. In
arriving at his conclusion he is at liberty,
aud it would be natural for him, to give
great weight to the investigations and dec
lsrations Of the body OF which he is
member and an officer.
When the President of the Senate shall
have opened the genuine certificates, 1t
remains that they shall "then be counted"
On the Interpretation OF this provision
great deal of superlluous acumen has been
wasted. The counting" is very simple
process, consisting of adding up the
votes announced in the certificates, and
giving out the result. In the great ma
iority of the elections which have taken
place, this has been done by the President
of the Senate, aided by Tellers, and the
various questions which have arisen at the
time of the counting have, almost without
exception, been in nowise like those now
in dispute. Congress has fallen into dis
cussion over new States whose admission
was in doubt, and over States in rebellion
or not yet represented in Congress; it
has disputed regarding the regularity OF
the Executive certificate, (Which question
would arise in regard to Oregon,) and
once has rejected the vote OF Louisiana
wholly on the ground that there had been
no legal election. But il is plain that OF
these questions some cannot arise, aud
none are likely to be of any consequence
after the President of the Senate has dis
charged the duty laid upon him by the
Constitution, and opened the certificates
which are genuine. When these are
counted it will be found very easy to de-
termine who is President of the United
States. The notion. therefore. that it is
| necessary to resort to the lot, or to take
the Justices of the Supreme Court out OF
their legitimate sphere of duty, in order
to settle the question, is not well founded.
1t is only necessary for the President of
the Senate to do the duty imposed on him
by the Constitution, according to the best
information he can secure we shall then
have a straight and sure and legal way out
of the halfimaginary difficulties which
Mr.. Tilden's ingenuity and that OF his
| LAWYERS have provided for us.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-01-17
Committee on Reform School

The Committee on Reform school will meet IN
the sen ate Chamber every Tue sday, at two o'clock
p. H., until otherwise ordered.
C.B. JORDAN, Cbsirmen
JOHN l.. BROWNE,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-01-17
Mr.. Blaine Elected Senator.

The legislature yesterday elected Mr..
Blaine to the United States Senate, he re-
ceiving the full republican vote of both
branches, absentees excepted. The vote
in the House was Blaine ll2, Haines 81
8 republicans absent. Ia the Senate the
vote was: Blaine &c, Haines 2; re.
publicans absent. The democrats of both
branches were all present and cast their
full party vote for Haines.
Mr.. Blaine was elected to fill out the re.
mainder of the term for which Mr.. Morril
was elected, and for a term OF six years
from the 4th Of March next. The result
will be declared to-day in joint convention
by the President of the Senate.
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LEGISLATIVE PROCEEDINGS.
concluded from first psge.l
House.
TUESDAY, Jan. 10th.

lUEsDAi Jan. lOlu
Mr.. CLEAvEs, Speaker pro TEN in the char.
Prayer by Rev. MIR. ADAMS OF Augusta.
Papers from the Senate disposed of in concur
renee.
Bill an act to grant further time to the Penob-
scot and Lake Megantic Railroad Co. to locate
and complete its railroad, came from the Senate
and was read.
Mr.. PIKE questioned the power of the leg isla-
tufe, under the new constitution, to do what is
asked by the bill The constitution prohib-
its the granting of acts of incorporation by the
legislature, and his first thoughts were that there
Is no difference between the granting OF an act OF
Incorporation and the renewal Of one. Very like
ly the subject had escaped the attention of the
railroad committee, and he rose to inquire If such
had been the fact
Mr. Robe 10 behalf of the committee, said that
the constiutionaty OF the bill had not been dis
cussed. He thought there might be something
10 the point, and ON his motion the bill WAS COM
United to the Committee on the judiciary.
On motion Of Mr. PILsBURY of Lewiston, 1t was
Ordered, That the Committee on Railroads in-
qure INTO the expedency of an act prohibiting
lettering or remaining within any station house OF
railroad corporation or upon the platform or
the grounds of such station after being requested
to leave the same by any railroad officer; also that
the Committee on Interior Waters inquire into the
expadiency of amending chap. 80 Of the public
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-01-17
From the New York Times.
The Dispute about the Presidency

The points which are now in discussion
are somewhat numerous. Who shall
''count" the votesp Can the House alone
decide when there has been no election,
aud. consequently. when it has itself the
power of choicep Can Congress, or either
branch OF 1t, 60 behind the certificate OF
the Executive of State to determine who
are its electorsP II the certificate can be
thus passed by, what is the limit of Con-
gressional investigation? Can the qualif-
cations and eligibility of individual Elec-
tors be inquired into ? All these points
have been introduced in the debates in the
Senate and the House. All of them are
more or less directly connected with the
facts in the case. But all of them, and all
others we have stated are subordinate in
importance to the question. What are the
powers and duties of the President of the
Senate when two sets of differing certifi-
Gates are placed in his hands P 1t is not
doubted that it is his duty to "open the
certificates" but what shall he do where
there are double certificates ? On the an
swer to this question depends the relevan-
cy Of oil the others. Ii it is answered in
one way. and what we ere perfectly clear
Is, under the law and on the facts. the on
ly right way. then all other questions van
ish. III it is answered in the opposite
way, then there is, so far as human fore
sight can penetrate, no path out of the
labyrinth Of doubts and difficulties into
which the Government will be plunged.
To us 1t is plain that, when the Presi-
dent OF the Senate has received more
than one set of certificates from any
State, it is his right and duty,
as the law is, to decide which one
he will open. The Constitution re-
quires him to open the certificates. 1t al
30 provides in a general way what those
certificates shall be. The acts of Con-
brought into the hands of the President OF
the Senate. Now, with two sets of GER
tihcates In his posse ssion, and with an OBJ
legation laid upon him by the Constitution
to open them, it is necessary for him to
decide which are the genuine certifi-
Gates. Obviously only one set in each
State can be so, and it is the genuine
ones alone that he is authorized to open
In deciding this important question, he is
not to be guided by within or prejudice or
partisan feeling. Least of all is he to be
guided by chance. His duty is to exhaust
all accessible means to discover which are
the genuine certificates, and then to open
these. ~ the Constitution directs him to
d.. This is wha, is required Of him it
Il all that il required of him In respect of
the opening. and it is duty which he
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-01-17

The Committee on Towns will meet at Reprtsen
tstives' rail every Tuesday and Friday a. I'VE
O'Clock In the afternoon, until oiher"ise orueree'
SD WADSWURTH, [ chairman.
E,E RAND,
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To TIVE PEOPLE OF MAINE :

To THE PEOPLE OF MAINE:
As the time approaches for our Annual Temper
ance Gathering in reviewing the past we see album
dsnt reason TO thank God and take courage
The success Of the various Temperance organlz'
ations, both male and female. has been truly won
derful. The principle of total abstinence and we
may add prohibition, was never more strongly
intrenc he'd the hearts vi the people than to-day
This should encourage us to work on Till victory
crowns our efforts.
Therefore, the men, women and children oil
Maine, Of all temperance organizations, and oil NO
Temperance Associations of all elgious denomina'
tions and political parties, total abstaners, prohi-
bitioni sts and those who have doubts with reiel-
ence 70 prohibillon, are invited 10 meet in Mass
Convention AZ Granite Hall, in Augusta, GA Tues.
day, n O'Clock r. NJ, Jan. % 1911 Let us come
together 10 pray, consult anu plau for The future
The "Woman's Christian Temperance Union
will hold their convention In connection with this
The convention will probably continue until
Thursday night.
DIR. RANDALL, j. s. RIMBALL,
W.T.. MORRILL,, Nj. w. HALL,
JRAND, ). H. LAPHAM,
JOsHUANYE HENRY TALLMAN,
J.Z. sWANTON, Z. ROSS,
4. KYES, SkU. 4. RRACKETT,
JOS. T. CHANT, II. h. TAYLOR
GO. fAYoON, .. Il. ChADBOURNE,
E.W sTETSON,
state Temperance Committee.
January 1. 1877.
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Central Market.
B.S. Wright & Co.,
M. S. MOULTON.
District Court OF the United States,
District OF Maine.
rfa a "s D B. Hamilton q In Bankruptcy.
Angnsta, Oct. 81. ls1e.i

Bankrupt.)
V'HlS IS TO GIVE NOTICE that a petition has
L been presented TO the Court this 18Th day of
December 1870 by trastus ID. Hamilton of Augusta,
in said District, Bankrupt, Individually and as
member of the firm of Collier, Hamilton 4 Co., pray
ing that he may be decreed to have full dis
charge from all his debts individual and copart-
nership, provable under the Bankrupt Act,
and upon reading said petition, IT Is ORDER
ED by the Court that hearing be had upon
the same on the first Monday in March. A. D. 1877,
before the Court in Portland in said District at ten
O'Clock A. NJ, and that notice thereof he published
in the Daily and Weekly KenDebec Journal. and
the DAILY AMI Weekly Portland Advertiser.
newspapers printed in said District, once a week
for three successive weeks, the last publication
to be thirty days at least before the day OF hearing
and that all creditors who have proved their debts.
and other persons in interest. may appear at said
time and place and show cause, if any they have,
why the prayer of said petition should not be grant.
ed.
wMP PREBLE,
Clerk of District Court of said District.
janl0-t janIp,I7, 49, &wjanl724,5l
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NOMAN,S CONVENTION.

The Woman's State Christian Temperance Unior
will hold Mass Convention in Augusta, com
meocing on Wednesday, Jan. "a, 1877, at 10 A. Nj.
Tue DAY after the opening OF the state Convention
We hereby extend a cordial invitation TO all TEN
perance ladies' TO he present and unite in earnest
efforts make this meeting OF the Stale Union, as
well Of all the friends OF temperance, might!
power through God, In pulling down the strong
holds of the enemy.
For this let US pray and labor. Entertainment
by the Augusta Union will be furnished 10 ladies
attending the Convention.
MRS. w. 6. SARGENT, President.
MARIANA GAINES,
Cor. scc'y womans State Christian Temperance
Union.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-01-17
COMMITTEE NOTICES.

srsee mrs, page for Committee Notices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-01-17
Editors and Publishers A. socia-
ton.

THE Thirteenth Annual Meeting OF this Asso
citation will be held at Augusta, ON the annlver
versary OF FrankIin's Birthday, wednesday
Eveaing, Jan. 18th, and continue through tht
day OF the 18Th. These winter NEE tings are devot
ed to the working and business interests of the As
sociation, and should be attended by every mem
Der. Per 0rder,
BROWN THURSTON, President.
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State Temperance Convention

BROWN THURsTON, President.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1877-11-01

How To SET A GATE Posi-. Il will
suppose the gate when shut to hang
to the west side Of the post--opening
southwark ; dig the post holes at least
three feet deep, hattsn the east and
west ,ides of the post (the part in the
ground J nail short board, say 10
by IL inches on the east sido even
with the bottom Of the post: put in
the post placing it where you want
it, fill in the dirt, and beat it down
thoroughly till within sixteen inches
Of the top; then take a two inch
board, 1924 inches, nail it on the
east side of tie upper edge even with
the top of the ground, and one like it
on the south side sixteen inches long
fill up and pack the dirt we'll, and my
experience is that your post will not
ag. Cor. Indiana Former.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1877-11-01

FISH CULTURE.-It is not every
farm that can have fish pond on it,
but there are many farms that could
have them as we'll as not. Wherever
there is good strong spring to feed
it there profitable fsh-pond can be
made. Hundreds Of farms have
swamps or marshes too low to drain
without great expense, and fed by
springs, and these could be turned to
profitable account by turning them
into fsh.ponds. We don't mean prof
liable in the way Of making money,
but saving it. The flesh of fish is a
wholesome diet, better every way
than so much fat or measly pork. We
know of plenty offarmers who scarce
ly taste fish from one year to another.
Not because they are not fond Of fish,
but because they cannot get them
without going some distance after
them and paying good price in the
bargain. A pond Of an acre or so in
extent, stocked with varieties adapted
to the place would furnish an album
dance of the very best meat, costing
nothing to produce it either. AS to
the catching, it is only sport and that
part can be safely delegated to the
boys and girls. We are sure, also,
that such an institution on the farm
would prove one of Its chief attrac-
tions-if your boys are inclined to
leave the farm. We write from
knowledge in this matter, having in
earlier days caught many mice
string of fish in pond that was for
merly swamp. During one dry Aug
ust the owner, with two Of his boys,
went in it with plough, scraper and
shovels, and in a short time had a
pond of nearly an acre in extent
This he stocked with fish common to
the sluggish streams Of the neighbor-
hood, and procured some at distance
and for years thereafter it proved to
be the best acre on the farm. Ohio
Farmer.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1877-11-01
CHANGED HANDS.
GILBERT HOUSE,
MECHANICSTOWN, FREDERICK
COUNTY, MD.

DNIIE undersigned would respectfully
| inform the public, that he has again
taken charge of the above House, so
favoraby known, and has opened it IN clc-
giant style for the accommodation OF per
mancnt and transient customers. The
house has been renovated and furnished
in Il complete and ample manner, and now
offers Good Cheer and the comforts OF Il
pleasant home. His TABLE will be sup
piled with all the suhstantials and dc!ica-
cics of the season, the best the market AT
forls His BAR will be stocked With the
best brands of liquors and scgars. His
STABLE he furnished with good pro-
vcndcr and attentive ostlcrs. And his char.
gcs (rg"M MARK THIS, will be moderate
and in accordance with the spirit OF the
times. Boardcrs taken by the day, month
or year. The custom If travellers and
others is respectfully solicited. The large
experience of the subscriber in Hotel keep
inc, warrants him in saying, that he Will
Go all in his power to give general satlSi:c-
ton. ). Is. GlLbEkl.
April 19tf
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1877-11-01

hr,er3 is not easily earned in these times
N|II but it can be made in 3 months
PAAA b. any one of either sex, in any
part Of the country vino is willing to work
steadily at the employment that we fur
nish. $G6 per week in your own town.
You need not be away from home over
night. You can give your whole time to
the work, or only your spare moments
We have agents who are making over $50
pcr day. All who engage at once can
make money fast. AT the present time
money cannot be made so easily and rapid
" at any other business 1t costs nothing
TO try the business. Terms and - Outfit
free. Address at once,
II. IALLETT Il Co., Portland, Maine.
july12-1y
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1877-11-01
FITS EPILEPSY.
OR
FALLING SICKNESS.

Permanently cured - no humbug-hy
one anomth's usage of DR.. Goulard's Cclc,
bratcd Infalliblc Fit Pc vdcrs. To con.
,.ncc sufferers that these powders will dc
all we claim for thcT, we will send them
by mail, post paid, IA free trial box, AS Dr.
Goulard is the only physician that has ever
made this disease 3pccial study, and as
to cur knowledge thousands have been
permanently cured by the use of these
powders, we will guarantee permanent
cure in every case, or refund YOU all money
expended. All sufferers should give thes,
Powders an early trial, and be convinced
of their curative powers.
Price, tor large box, $500, or 4 boxes
for $1,000, sent hy mail to any part OF tho
United States or Canada on receipt o.
price, or by express, G. o. d. Address,
ASH & ROBBINS,
$50 Fulton ST., Brooklyn, n. \.
apr191y
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1877-11-01

THO. T. LEWIS White Lead direct
y from the factory, and Colored Paints
as well rs Oil, Narnish &c, also window
elas of all sizes, for sale by
ROOT & GROFF.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1877-11-01
GRASS SEED.

no YOU WANT A NICE PRESENT
~ for YOUR Wife? Buy Il Cake Basket
n Butter. Dish, or Castor, or Fruit-Stand
etc, of CIIAS. II. o. FOX, now, selling of
OW.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1877-11-01
8 q q 9 . 9 q 9

TO THE WORKING CLAis.-Wc are now
prepared to furnish all classes with con-
slant employment nj home, the whole of
the time, or for their spare moments. Bust
ness new, light and profitable. Persons of
either sex easily earn from 80 cents to IS
per evening, and proportional sum by
dcvoing their whole time to the business.
Boys and girls earn nearly rs much as men
That all VINO see this notice may send their
address, and test the business wcmakc this
unparalleled offer! 70 such as alc not
well satisfied we will send one dollar to
pay for the troubl, of writing. Fnll par
iculars, samples worth several dollars to
commence work on, and a copy of Home
and Firrsidc, one of the largest and best
illustrated Publications, all sent free by
mail Reader, if you want permanent,
profitable work, address,
GEORGE STlNSON 4 CO.,
Portland Maine.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1877-11-01
AGRICULTURAL.
FxlTTENING HOGS.

The season has now arrived for far
mers to commence fattening their hogs
for market, and the question naturally
arises whether it is cheaper to fatten
them with that nutritious food, corn,
or to sell the corn. Experiments have
proven that choice breeds Of pigs, the
Chester Whites for instance, will in
crease in weight at the rate of g.!
pounds for every bushel of corn fed
them. So at the present prices OF
eight cents per pound for pigs on the
hoof, and sixty cents per bushel for
corn, it would be more remunerative
to use it as feed. Care, however,
must be taken to give it at regular
intervals, while the comfort Of the an
imals must be looked after. Clean
dry pens are always more conducive
to the health and growth Of pigs
Neglected pens and careless, irregular
feeding will prevent the animals at
tanning the weight they otherwise
would. In converting the usual por-
tions into sausage, scrapple and pud-
ding, only those animals Of moderate
weight should be used. One of the
most successful manufacturers Of these
compounds in this city, who has made
a fortune at the business, tells us
shat he never kills a hog weighing
over 800 pounds. He prefers those
weighing from $50 to 200. They are
the most profitable. He seldom slaugh-
tiers any but Chester Whites. lie buys
wherever he can, and usually feeds on
corn from five to six weeks before the
killing. AS rule the sausage sold
in our city markets is to fat, and
when fried or broiled shrivels to
about one.third its original size. If
animals of moderst tie weight were used
the products would be more satisfac-
tory to the consumers and more profit
able to the sellers. -GermantoaOn Iel-
egrph.
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CONSUMPTION
Positively CUR ED.

All sufferers from this disease that arc
anxious to be cured should try DR.. Kiss
ncr's Celebrated Consumptivc Powders -
These Powders are the only preparation
known that will cure Consumption and all
diseases of the TADat and Lungs-indecd
SO strong is our faith in them, and also to
convince you that they are n" humbus, We
will forward to every sufferer, by mall
lost paid, Il free trial box.
We don't want your money until you
are perfectly satisfied of their curative
powers. If your life is worth saving don
delay in giving these Powders q trial, as
they will surely cur, you.
Price, for large box, $500, sent to any
part of the United States or CANADA by
mail on receipt Of price. Address,
ASH 4 ROBBINS,
SEQ Fulton ST., Brooklyn, N. Y.
apr19.1y
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PRIVATE SALE.
Valuable Real Estate

n,IIE undersigned offers for private sale
his desirable property silunlcd one
half mile south Catoclin Furnace, ON the
turnpike, near Dr. McPhcrson's, contain
inc 4 Acres. No. land, improved with
STONE HOUSE, spring house, stable,
wagonshcd and corn crib, and all ncccsSa.
nv outbuildings. Excellent spring water
near the dwelling Abundance of choice
fruit, such as apples, pears, peaches, qnln-
yes, crab apples, cherries, and all kind OF
grapes.
Possession to suit purchaser. Terms
easy. Call on or address,
JOSIAH SClIILDKNECHT,
Cutpciin Furnace,
apr26 6m* Frcdk Co., Md.
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,Tl'sae Art E'oEf&tsriaI.
MIR. A MOS LUCAS,

MIR. AMOS LUCAS,
(oi Long HranchJ
Having arrived at the conclusion that the
columns Of tllcCLAHIoN are the on y means
whereby he can bring his business to the
proper standard givcs vent rs follows:
SHAVING, HAIR CUTTING, SHAM
PDOlNG AND DYEING
IN the latest style of the art tonsorial.
SHARP KAZOkS AND a CLEAN
SHAVE
Is tn" nntto nf this rntrrprising artist, and
ny strict attention to business cant help
hut please all. Will he in his shop Mon
days, Wednesdays ami Saturdays all day
ana evening
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-07-13
THE SITUATION.
Positions and Movements Of The Armies
Of the Danube and ASla-SIOH Progress
Of the Russlans-Turkish Advantages
Scarcity Of Provisions.

LONDON. JUly ~-ConCe.U,E. tie -, 20.
ton on the Dansbc, we have no iuiCrmu.
ton from any Quarte! except Genials Clt the
first hasty reportsoi the rapid advance uf
tie Russians, Tu!noya !, rot il their
hands. nor likely 10 he immediatelv. ri.
the Tvtks probably mean g. hold the
line Of Yagtra Il they can, aud TUrncya IS
very .avorably situated tor strong de-
.ense. Il stands on the preciIi.oas banEs
ei the Yautra. The houses, in many
eases, are bui. On the sides Of ai,s which
are surrounded bya eta 'cl. tga Caste %!
tue ancient Bulgarian kin.s. w.:4 ai.atr
ILLS all arDUns, am within .de winding
Of the river on wh!c1 stgyu: .r3r-J and
have been cGustl.c;, 4. and
winch certainly WI! ag. .e -!'raGp ~.
out stru ggle.
The following t,s tue I.si,.uns ,: iar
respective forcte In Asia as neatly a. can
be asLerta!ned Ice r. --iaG lcit w!u.
after adv anciEs % Delila aha. has r.w
turned back On is line Of advance and IS
marching on Baya2id, w4ich Is s,ll. IT,.
vested by iryesuia.s som Bar. /. VII.
probably je anlc u defeat these. "A. G
Bayazid, and re.cstablish comm.ni, alton
with Eriyan. A detached colamE q: :ac
centre, under Ger. HeymaLn, alter .eiIg
defeated at Lewin With serious loss.
has fallen back 70 the uCighborhcCt o.
kars, but the siege Of Kars las not been
raised, aud the latest Turkish tUl!etiEs do
not give the impression that Mukniar
Pasna feels himself strong enough TO