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National Republican., 1877-02-02

AFTER BRiNoISe CRoSIS and LrrTLEPiELD
to the front and retiring them In disgrace, the
Democracy set MADDOX up like ten.pin with
learned tail, which he uniolds, wrapped In
an atmosphere Of conflicting statements and
falsehoods The truth of the MADDOX mat
ter is this: Soon after It was discovered that
Louisiana was the pivot State MADDOX con.
ceived the idea Of making a money haul from
the existing complications, and with this In
view he set out for Louisiana. He presented him.
selfto Mr.. WELLS, and, representing himself as
being In the employ Of the Government, at
tempted to get into his confidence, and, by schem.
ing about, secure some patched.up evidence
which he could sell to the Democracy for a
goodly sum at the proper time. He has bartered
his stock In store and transferred II to the pur-
chasers, but, unfortunately for the Democracy,
It will not stand Inspection. When Governor
WELLS time comes he will lay this purchasable
creature out stark and sth In the shroud false.
hood which he has prepared for himself.
National Republican., 1877-02-02
HOUSES FOR RENT.

TT,HE GROCERY AND LIoUoR STORE
4 northeast corner Of Thirteen IAN d-a-haif and
streets northwest Is for rent and will be given "
the conyenienccs necessary for carrying on an
extensive grocery, liquor or provision store, and
being situated In such fine business locality,
affords good chance to an industrious person 10
embark In business with a small capital. The
which may be rented to advantage. Apply at i2a
Pennsllvania avenue, or 1924 ID street northwest.
17OE VERMONT AVENUE NORTHWEST;
i 20 SIS, 63i b street southwest; 90. En-
qulre ofW f BRO. Ja27-6t
National Republican., 1877-02-02
BUSINESS CHANCES,

NOONVNNNNNN<NNN
nor SALE OR EXUHANaE-s5 ACRES IN
y Montgomery connty, Nd, Q miles from the city
on the Metropolitan railroAd Land Of hne quality,
and SGod improvements. ,E sWEET:.
National Republican., 1877-02-02

WANTED TO BUY CHEAP FOR CASH
w A three-ttOry or lwo-story- and -mansa d.
roof brick housc, west of Thirteenth sreet and
south Of street, Also, wanted two-story BRICK
house In same location on easy payments.
jaSO.5t Real Estate Agents, eio i street.
National Republican., 1877-02-02

Crowds began to congrrgate about the Cap
itOl building before 10 o'clock this morning. The
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-15
Gardner l0ral Nems.

There is now no Pittston shoe factory The
machinery and working tools were removed to
Richmond last Tuesday. The whole stock wa.
loaded into scow and towed down by the tug
Resolute. We are sorry to lose this establish.
ment from our Deighboring village, a. it has Civ.
en- employment to quite a number of our citizens,
and assisted our business interests by the promp,
payment Of all it, bills. The superinte ndent, f. A.
Libby has actively Unidentified him self with Sc era
organizations in the city, and his removal will be
regretted by large number of friends who have
learned to respect him for his sterling worth.
Marshal Siphers yesterday conveyed Esther Gil
patrick to the Insane Hospital al Augusta, by
direction of the Overseers. Esther has spent q
good many years in that institution, but of late
has been comparatively sane. until within the last
month or two, when she has annoyed many peo-
pie by her strange freaks.
Rev. Asa Moore, late Of Sheboygan, Wis, is
spending few days with friends in town. Mr.
Moore is a native Of Gardiner, a son of Ebeu
Moore, deceased, and well known to old resident:
OF the place. He has retained his age well, and
looks as though the world had gone well with
him.
The union meeting Wednesday evening was
largely attended, the church being nearly full
MIR. Moore preached an interesting sermon on
prayer" taking for his text, John IA 10, "And
whatsoever We shall ask 10 my name, that will
do, th at the Father may be glorted in the Son."
Kew. A. l.. Park delivered hir lecture on Rus
sia' at East Winthrop. Wednesday night.
hev. NJ CbenOweth, formerly of Auburn ILL.,
but mere recently of Aurora, Ind, will preach Al
tho Baptist church on Brunswick street, next
Sabbath. Mr.. Chenoweth is Q native of Ohio, and
graduate Of shurtleff College, LII.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-15

upon. Predictions are male by experienced pb-
servers that within sixty DAYS three seats in the
Cabinet will be vacated, the President vii con
duct vigorous offensive campaign against the
senators who dispute his prerogstives.
The COLORADO CASE.
Partnership has done its worst in the House.
Patterson is seated Representative of Colorado,
and the will Of the people of that State is deied.
This was not accomplished except after one OF the
closest and most exciting contests that the House
has ever known. The debate lasted from IL
o'clock until s this evening. The discussion was
mainly of legal character. There were three
incidents IN it. lhe speeches of Mr.. Hale OF Me-,
of Alexander II. stephens aud OF Patterson hun
self. Hale severely srrsigned Patterson person.
ally n me ndicsnt AT the doors OF Congress, beg
glug the demOc attic party to seat him, and claim
ed that the should be sent back 10 the people
Alexander II. stephens. conspicuous trnm his
ftebeness, spoke from his low rolling chair IN the
central aisle, and comms nded, a. he always does,
the atJeuuon of the House. lie spoke for ten
minutes, aud declared himself 10 favor OF seating
Paterson. on the ground that the election ~ Nov
was the only constitutional day.
Patterson, IN a vehement speech OF an hour, re-
he'd to Hale. attack, and endeavored to MAINTAIN
hIs own case. General Butler spoke for new
election and in the early evening the vote came.
IL WAS not expected that Beliord would nave 50
large vote as he did, bat he was rejected by on
" fifteen votes. The test vote came upon the
r. sol 4tlon OF Cox OF Oalo declaring that there
was 40 election and remandlng the case to the
people. Ibis resolution was defeated by oIly
one vote, standing ll6 an III. The democrats
VINO voted with the republicans, were Wills and
Po;ter OF New York, Cutler of New Jelsry and
Stenger of Pennsylvania. and Patterson was seat
ed by five majority, the vote standing ll5 10 no.
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Nall0mell I0ral Nems.
Reform Club Anniversary.

Reform Club Anniversary.
On account of unfavorable weather, there was
no temperance meeting on Thursday afternoon
last, as previously advertised but in the evening,
after the banquet at City Hall, the temperance or
CARNATIONS and our citizens generally repaired to
Wilson Hall, in goodly numbers. where music,
speeches and testimonials were in ORDER and free
ly INDUCED in. After prayer by Rev. Mr.. New.
combe, the President of the club, Rev. Mr.. LEILA.
cheur delivered a shot address of ngratulaton
on the success Of this temperance organization in
this city, and expressing thanks to generous
public that had so nobly sustained the efforts OF
the club by their sympshies AID liberal contribu.
tons.
Hon. Joshua Nye Of Augusta, then delivered a
brief address, and was followed by Messrs. Dunn
OF Waterville, Robinson Of Gardiner, Norcross,
True, George, Norton and others of this city.
Rev. MIR. Emmons, Judge Baker and several 9th
ers also spoke briefly, and the occasion was one OF
interest 10 all. The ladies as usual made liberal
provisions for the tables at City Hall, and several
hundreds availed themselves of this opportunity
for obtaining bountiful supper, aiding the cause
and enjoying social hour in a most sensible and
satisfactory manner. We learn that the syails oil
the banquet were sufficient to defIay all the ex-
peIses Tor halls, &c. and the baskets fu Il OF
fragments" were distributed among those who
will no doubt appreciate the favor these hard
times.
The amount of good resulting from the organiz
alton and maintenance of the Reform Club IN this
city, cannot be estimated too highly; and the evi
dences everywhere apparent Of the prosperous and
happy condition of reformed men who have been
faithful to their obligations, are encouraging in
ducements to keep the ball in motion" until eve
~ incorporate man shall become a sober citizen
and every grog shop, high or low, shall be re
membered with the things that were.
Slippery sidewalks have caused many a fal
within the past few days, aud the utmost care i
required to maintain upright department. a
liberal distribution of some ashes should be con
sidered one Of the imperative demands durinl
such slippery times as these.
Ice caught across the river above the bridg,
piers on Friday, and the prospect is that naviga
ton will be etfectually closed to day-fiteen day
later than last year
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Blaine to Gordon.

The Tribune correspondent speaks Of Blaine
reply to Gordon, in the debate on the New Yorl
appointments, as follows
Something he [Gordon] said sgainst the repub
Lcan party brought Senator BlA me to his feet
Mr.. Blaine made y rigging speech Of about 6fieet
minutes IN length. He said be could not let Tie
opportunity pass Of confronting the insinuation.
Of the Senator from Georgia. He proceeded 10
speak in behalf Of the republican party and against
the democrats. He compared the history and
record OF the two parties, and illustrated his re.
marks with telling facts and figures lie said that
be was In favor of Civil Service Reform. "But. "
be said, "Mr. President is 1t Civil eIvice Reform
to remove good, capable, honest and experienced
oficers and to Pot in their places ineSpei i, iced
men. however honest who do rep. esenI the peo-
pld nor, the party = He said that the removal of
Gen. Arthur and Mr.. Cornell is not reform. lie al
known General Arthur for a long time, and had
his personal regard and confidence. No more
honest and efficient officer is IN the service OF the
United States, said Sir. BlaiDe, aud his efiic ency
has been vouched for by the whole Of Ne~ York
City. He said that be reads the New York papers
ana Journals from other Giles, and he is sure that
both General Arthur aud Mr.. Cornell are the
choice OF the people Of New York.
Some sharp words passed between Senators
Gofdo and Blaine 10 regard to the record of the
two parties, The honesty OF their purposes ETC.,
during which each Senator iemarsed that he re-
gretted that it would not be Parliamentary to use
such language as be desired The scene, for q
lev minutes, was an exciting one both genlleme n
showing good deal of temper.
Ii was afierwsrd discove ed that the misunder-
standing arose from msapprehensioa OF the Ian
gusge used by one Of them.
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From tho Bangor Wing and Courier.
breaking Down the Guard.

Only a few DAYS ago the democratic
House repealed the test oath provided Tor
members of that body. When the ICON
ciliated" gentlemen who now control the
action of the House were engaged in
Fighting for their convictions" IN war
for the destruction of the national govern
ment, it was found necessary to exclude
patriots holding commissions in the rebel
army or otherwise actively engaged in the
work of treason from seats in the national
legislature which was called upon 10 pro-
vide means for suppressing the rebellion.
Members were therefore required to make
oath that they had never voluntarily borne
arms against the national authority, or
given aid or comfort TO those engaged in
rebellion. When we began To conciIiate
the South by admitting the rebel States 10
representation in Congress, the people oil
that section responded in many cases by
sending the leading spirits OF the Conied-
eracy 10 the National Congress. They
could not take the iron-clad oath. 80
modified form was provided for them. by
which the patriots who had violated a
former similar oath were simply required
to swear that they would not again en-
gage in treason agaGt the government.
The iron-clad oath was retained for the
members from the loyal North who could
take 1t, and we have felt that il was good
thing TO have al least II portion ot the ! s.
islators for the nation manifest tbcir abiii-
" 10 swear that they had never been en-
gagged in efforts to destroy the Union. Our
"erring Southern brethren, however. felt
that it was offensive to them to have other
members affirm their past as well as pres
ent loyalty in a body so largely composed
of ex-Confederates, aud hence they re-
pealed the test-oaih law. so that Northern
members should no longer affirm their
past allegiance. But evidently "concila-
tom could not stop at point involving
only sentiment and sensitiveness. for the
Solid South is intensely practical in all its
operations just now; so we find that au
thoritative exponent Of the Lost Cause,
Mr.. Stephens, the late ice-President OF
the Confederacy, proposing substantial
application of the test-oath repeal, by in
PRODUCING another bill to repeal so much of
the existing statutes as requires all appii-
cants for a pension to take the test oath.
If that proposition means anythinp else
than an initial step toward securing pen
sions for parties disabled in the rebel SER
vice, the fact is not obvious to the ordina-
ny mind. IL applicants tor pensions are
no longer to be required TO swear that they
were not engaged in rebellion, all dis
tinction on this point would seem to be
abolished, and that is what Mr. Stephens
appears to be driving at.
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The Maine Standard having accused
Senator Patterson oil South Carolina OF
bribery. stealing and lying, and declared
that he ought to be in State Prison, pres
sents him as an all sufficient witness to
clear the skirts OF Hamburg Massacre But
Ter of the responsibility for the bloody
butcheries with which his name Is con-
nected. If Patterson S character is as bad
- represented by the Standard, mighty
mean republicans are good enough for
witnesses to help democratic assassins into
Office.
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Washington News.
The SENATE AND President.

WARRINGTON, Dec. 49,
Little il talked of today bot the results, immed.
ate and prospective, Of the executive session Of the
senate yesterday. The defeat was utterly m
expected at the White House. where Nj. Roose.
welt was waiting al the afternoon 10 receive the
news Of confrnst On. The asminisi alton had
depended Dpon the democratic votes. aud had
counted that the thorough discipline Of that party
would, under the lead of BayaId Gordon ami Thur
man, bring It's entire strength into line, and 10
the support Of the nominations. Faith was also
placed ss late As yesterday 10 The well-known aa.
tagonism OF Conkling and Blaine 10 secure The
vote and the supp 1t VI the Maine Senator. Both
resources failed, and Blsine's answer TO Gordon
was so vigorous and emphatic thai Conk hing made
formal sckno wlsdgement in bis oslng speech.
what will the Piesident do nexti is the general
inquiry; and, while be has tod no one the i'm
preston gwen out by prominent 4. prese natives
who have eonsersed with him upon the situation
-, that new names will be sent to the senate
for confirmation, and that no unnecessary de-
lay will intervene, and that the nom.
nations will be made before the recess If possible
That they will be rejected rs conceded, and here
il 10 ssia the administration will stop; that il vii
60 to the country the issue as thus made up and
abide Us decision. A crop of rnmofs about Cab
met changes and general new adjustment OF
things has come up during the day. bat there ap.
pear 70 be no substantial ground for them to res
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TO LE1'!

One half of the house on Court street. next west
Of Capt. Charles McLaughlin's.
Inquire OF SAMUEL TITCOMB.
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Several of our exchanges speak Of The
Senate OF the United States being now
full for the first time since 1861. This Is
q mistake. The Senate was full ia 1873,
then having "A members.
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Parker G. Kalloch.

Having passed satisfactory examination before
, me commissioners OF Pharmacy, has purchased
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-11-15
A Message to q RUNAWAY Rov.

On the 18th of last August Edwin
Rock Taber, lad fourteen years of age,
five feet high, square built, large blue
eyes, freckled face, uneven teeth, and of
polite and manly bearing, left his faith
er's home in this city. He was after
ward seen at Lafayette, Ind, but be-
fore his father could reach there he had
taken his departure. Paul Taber, ESQ.,,
the father OF the boy, is a worthy and
highly-respected citizen of this city.
While he and his excellent wife were
mourning over the boy who had cause
lessly strayed from his comfortable
home, a still greater affection was visit
ed upon them. In one week four of
their remaining children died of diph-
liberia, three of whom were buried in
one day. 1t is believed that if the off,
Fiction that has fallen upon his fond
parents was known to the absent Eddie,
he would return at once to his home.
and it is in that hope that we respect
fully ask our exchanges to copy this
notice.-L0g0a8port Ind. J Pharo8.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-11-15
How to Cook and Serve the Canvas
Rack.

Upon the table, the canvas-back
makes royal dish, though few can dis
tinguish between it and the red-head
when both are in season. Only those
very familiar with the birds can tell
which is which when alive, and, when
served, it becomes almost an impossi-
bility. The celery favor is more marked
in the canvas-back in the best of the sea-
son. It is seldom served precisely as it
should be anywhere out of Maryland.
IF allowed to remain in the oven five
minutes too long, it is unfit for the Ia
BILE. A good deal depends upon the
carving. A good quick oven will cook
full-sized duck in twenty-five minutes.
1t should never remain in over twenty
five. After q duck is picked and drawn,
it should be simply wiped dry. Water
should never touch it, and it should be
fairly seasoned before going to the fire.
When done, the birds should be placed
in pairs in hot, dry dishes. There is no
need to prepare q gravy; Immediately
they are cut, they will fill the dish with
the richest gravy that ever was tasted.
One canvas-ba to each Cover" is
COu51uGL6(4 4d4E d1AOWHlCG t6D y MIDI y
land table, but, when the bird is only an
incident Of the dinner or supper, of
course half bird is sufficient for each
person. Sicing the bird is unheard of.
The two-pronged fork is inserted dag
onally astride the breastbone, and the
knife lays half of the bird on each side,
leaving the "carcass" on the fork be-
tween. The triangle Of meat an inch
thick comprised between the leg and the
wing, with it's apex at the back and its
base at the breast, is considered the
most delicious mersel of meat that ex-
lists. The canvas back in Maryland is
served with large hominy fried in cakes,
celery, and a dry champagne, or q bot
tie Of Burgundy that is Burgundy
Scribne2 for November.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-11-15
The Fate Of a Spy.

One of the Russian proverbs runs !:
" An owl can not be hid in sack" The
fate of Goronoyitch, of Odessa, shows
that treacherous police tool can not
be long concealed in a loose. and baggy
association, such as a Socialist society.
he was student in one of the Govern
ment Gymnasia, and was induced to join
a secret society. His associates suspect
ed that he was disloyal to the cause, and
in the pay Of the police. Spies were set
to dog his footsteps, and eventually the
society, convinced Of his guilt, resolved
to put him out of the way. One even
ing, while he was taking lonely walk
near the city, band of conspirators beat
his head almost to jelly and then
drenched it with vitriol, leaving the
wretched lad on the highway horribly
disfgured and nearly dead. He was
rescued by the police and conveyed TO
d hospital, where he fingered long
enough to make clean breast of his
connection with the society, and named
his associates.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-11-15
An Experiment for BOYS.

Take two empty oyster cans and a
stout, smooth string. Let small hole
be made in the bottom of each can.
through which the string, say fifty or
100 feet in length, is passed and secured.
Then let the experimenters set up their
talking telegraph by choosing their sta
tons as far apart as the tightly-stretched
string will permit, and while one Of the
operators holds his ear to one Of the cans
and his companion his mouth to tn can
of the other end Of the line, they will
find that a conversation can be carried
on. SO that low tones, and even a whisper,
will be distinctly peroeptible. What
usually most astonishes those who make
this experiment for the first time is that
the sound of the voice does not seem to
come from the person speaking at the
other end of the string, but to issue
from the can itself, which is held to the
ear of the listener. This at first ap-
pears to be Il deception, but it is really
not SO. The ear tells the exact truth.
The voice that is heard really comes
from the can that is held to the ear of
hearer. The voice Of the speaker com
municates sound producing vibrations to
the walls of the can with which his voice
is in immediate contact. These vibra-
tions are communicated to the string,
bUt.so changed that they no longer affect
the ear. A person may stand by the
string while the sound is passing, and
yet hear nothing At the other end of
the string, however, these hidden vibra-
tons reproduce themselves as sound.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-11-15

me, does you? Does you remember the
fellow you LANDED from your train up
at Tribes Hill? Dat was bad thing
for you to do, sab, an remembers it
we'll. Right here the conductor
bounded from his chair and danced
around the room with the lather drop.
ping from his chin, and his hair stand
ing on end. He was finally induced to
resume his seat. on the BARRIERS pledg-
ing himself to do no mischief, but he
did not enjoy the shave and breathed
more freely when he was outside of the
shop.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-11-15
The Tnauence d Malaria counteraetea.

That the harmful influence upon the human
system of malaria may be efrectually counter
acted has been demonstrated for years past
by the protection afforded the Inhabitants ot
vast misunderstanding districts in North and
South America, Gautemala Mexico and the
West Indies, by Hostetter's Stomach Bitters.
Used as a preventive, they have invariably
been found to he most reliable safeguard
against chill5 and fever, bilious reInittents and
still more malignant types of malarious dis
ease, and when employed as o remedy have
Graduating such maladies from the system
For disorders of the stomach, liver and bow
els, which in hot climates and miasmatic To-
cahties are particularly rife, the Bitters are g
prompt and thorough remedy. They also
strengthen the Pystem, tranquilize the nerves,
promote digestion and sound sleep, and impari
unw0nted relish for food,
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-11-15
Retributiye Justice

In passing through train on the New
York Central railroad to collect tickets,
the conductor encountered, east of Utica,
a colored man who had neither ticket
nor medium of exchange, and, after a
desultory discussion, stopped the cars
and kicked him off the platform. A few
weeks aft rward the conductor took q
chair in barber-shop in Albany, under
the ministration of colored man. The
barber covered his customers face with
lather, whipped out q ghttering razor,
and, while he was improving its edge by
means Of strop that dangled from the
wall, remarked to the gentleman in the
chair: "Sey, boss, you doesn't know