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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-06-25
From the Providence Journal.
The south the Controlling Power
i'm the Government.

II
i'm the Government.
Senator Ben Hill says in recent speech
10 Georgia:
THE future of this South is going TO be better,
brighter nobler and higher as time goes on, and If
we will be wise, prudent, true and hfm-clng 10
the Union as IL isthe day Is not far distant when
you will be the controlling power IN thls govein
ment, to the great good Of everybody in the l n
ion,
The plan of the wisest of the Southern
politicians 10 to control the country within
the Union. They see the fatal error which
they committed in revolving from it, when
they had the power over the whole govern
ment by the aid of their Northern demo-
cratic allies. 1t is not TO be denied that
their power is greater now than it was then.
The emancipation of the slaves has So in
creased their representation in Congress
and in the Electoral Colleges that they re-
ouire but little aid from the North TO give
them the full control. That aid they call
culate upon 10 the city OF New York and
its adjacent appendices in New Jersey
and Connecticut, and in the Southern tier
OF counties in Indiana, which are in SYM
patty with the South in their political prin-
ciples aud with New York in their po-
litical practices. Herein lies the great
danger that the policy of the rebellion
shall succeed within the Union, which the
rebellion failed to overthrow. This policy
ignores the constitutional amendments
and the reconstruction laws, and estab-
fishes the principles of slavery, although
its form has been abolished. Ii denies the
right of suffrage to the emancipated race,
denies TO it the advantages Of education,
and practically denies to it the fruit of its
labor. while it enjoys all the advantages
of increased representation which comes
from emancipation and the solemn pledge
of the Southern States to respect the
rights OF the colored people.
Already Georgia has voted for con-
vention 10 frame new constitution, a
main objection to the existing one being
that it recognizes the supremacy of the
national government over the States, and
denies the right OF secession. These were
among the conditions on which the State
was re-admitted 10 her forfeited represent
ton in the national councils, and the repu-
dlation of them is such an act of bad
faith as justities the most serious appre
tensions of the future. In other States,
yagrant laws have been enacted which es-
tablish system of Mexican peonage, diff
fering from slavery chiefly in that the
master is not bound to provide for the
slave in sickness and old age. In Texas
the provisions for education have been ut
terly repudiated, and the intention is clear
ly manifested to keep the African race in
such ignorance and degradation as will
effectively prevent it from asserting the
rights guaranteed to 1t by the constitution.
In all the cotton and sugar and rice States,
there are evident indications of fixed
determination to continue the aristocracy
of cast and color, and on this basis to
make the South "the controlling power in
this government"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-06-25

We are informed that in the case of Sayer vs..
Sayer( March Term S. j. c. for Kennebec county,,
our report did injustice to one of the parties.
The divorce was decreed on the libes of both
parties. But the charges of improper conduct on
the part of Mrs Sayer, the court stated were not
sustained, and the divorce was decreed on other
grounds,not rejecting on Mrs. sayer OK Mr.. Pink
ham, though the record from which our report
was made, being made on the allegations in the
libel, appeared as for such cause.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-06-25

The Catholics of Augusta are requested TO met
in the hall of st. Msry's Temperance Society, on
Tuesday evening, at half-past seven o'clock, for
the purpose of aiding the st. John sufferers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-06-25

If your lungs are rrritsted, oppressed and sore
no method of treatment will compsre with inhal-
ing the hot vapors of Tar. The "Solution OF For
est Tar" with inhaler, is the only preparation OF
tar for this purpose. may3O-t&wlm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-06-25

In our Northern latitude where sudden changes
of temperatnre are so common be sure and keep
supplied with A6aDson's Balsan. 1t tempers the
climate and wards of consumption Price 50 cts
june20-f&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-06-25

The seventh quarterly convention Of the Ken
nebec County Catholic I. A. Union is to occur to-
night at Togus. Large delegaton from the three
cities are to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-06-25
when the Lin, of Reaufv

are parted with smile, they disclose a row of
pearls rIalling in purity those which the diver
brings up from the bottom of the Persian Sea-
What will best preserve these gems of the mouth J
SOZODONT the celebrated beautiier and pre-.
sentative of the teeth.
june20- teod&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-06-25

The wires of the Atlantic & Pacific Telegraph
Company have reached this city, and we under
stand that their Office in behring's block, will be
in operation to-day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-06-25

We regret to learn that Hon. Alden jackson
formerly Secretary of State, and Deputy Secretary
under Secretary Stacy, is seriously i'll at his
home in Waldoboro'. Mr.. Jackson made a call
on his friends in this civ few weeks since
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-06-25

ARE You GONG TO THE SEASIDE, or are yon
there airesdyf In either case procure some oil
CLEss's SuLPHUR SOAP. il you would increase
.he luxury OF the bath, render your skin white
ana heslthy. snd remove freekles or snnbura
Fold by all druggists. HILLs HAIR AND WHIsK
TX DYE, Black or Brown. 80 cents.
june6t &wlmo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-06-25

The Colbys played on Saturday with the Port
land Reds, in Portland. Colby was beaten by
single run. Portland Reds 8, Colby s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-06-25

A gentleman whose death we have recorded in
our paper, was in this city Saturday. in health
and strength. seemingly disposed to give the lie
to ell newspapers. If actions like that are to be
allowed, and men who are supposed to be dead rise
from their hashes, and by their personal presence
dispute currant news, than we might as well dis
charge newspapcr reporters and undertakers!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-06-25

The Office hours of DIR. Pollock, surgeon chiro-
podist who is stopping at the Copy House, viii
be observed elsewhere. Sufferers from corns, in
growing nails, bunions, etc, would do we'll to
call upon the Doctor. as he has had wonderful
success elsewhere, and has certificates from per-
sons with whom we are personally acquainted,
who have been the subjects Of his healing art.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-06-25

Rev. Samuel URjohn, Rector of st. Marks
church in this city, preached before the Epsco-
pal society in Waterville, yesterday. The demon
nation in that town hold regular services
Rev. Z. +. Small being the minister in charge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-06-25

Arrived Saturday, Schooner "Arcola," Capt.
Geo. Z. Brookings, with coal, from Philadelphia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-06-25

No remedy can compare with Forest Tar
Salye" for curing Piles. Junel3-t&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-06-25

We are indebted to Hon. Joshua Nye for a COM
plete copy of his annual report as Insurance Com
missioner. As we have on their appearance, Civ
abstracts of the several parts, we need not re-.
peat the same now. The present is a volume of
nearly 400 pages, containing a great amount of
important information connected with insurance,
ia the form of statistical tables.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-06-25

Excellent Jersey butter can be bought in our
market for twenty five cents pound.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-06-25

Richmond schools.
The schools OF Richmond closed Friday. The
last week was employed in examination for ad-
vancement and graduation. The High School
graduated its first class til is year. 1t has been for
several years under the instruction of Prof. A,
Q. Randall as Principal, and Miss Liz
zie II. Libby as Assistant. Mr. Rand, Il
is widely known as teacher Of
great experience and large abilities. The gradus-
ton exercises took place in Merrymeeting Hall,
which was gaily decorated for the occasion, on
Friday afternoon, and was witnessed by large
numbers, limited only by the capacity of the hall.
Mr.. Randall presented the diplomas to the gradu-
ting class in brief but mastery speech. Miss
Nellie Fellows, the talented soprano, and the
Richmond Band, aided the school in furnishing
music. The graduating class held brilliant re-
ception at the hall in the evening.
TIE following was the order of the afternoon
exercises. The graduates are marked with star.
Music, BAND.
Prayer. Rev. VIM. c. Curtis.
CRATIC salutatoria, Chas. w. Richards.
Our Folks, Matte A. Provins.
Man (Essay), Carrie A. Odorne.*
Drummer Boy, Winnie T. Hall.
Music
Culture from Books (Essay), Gerte Dinsmore."
Flag restored to Sumpter, Geo. w. Chamberlin.
Music. BAND.
The Relation of the Fine Arts (Essay)
Eta S. jack
School Masters Guest, Florence NJ. Robinson.
Lady Glare, Mary l.. Rowe.
Music.
Common Sense Essay, Matte E. Hines.
"Was lie Henpecked:" Lizzie A. Scott.
The Nation, Chas. l.. Lancaster.
Music.
The Beauties of Nature (Essay), Lizzie A. Bates.
Ride of Jennie Nj Neal, Cora l.. Blair.
Too Much Yeast, Sarah d. Alexander.
Music.
Crab. illage Lyceum, Eliza A. Sturtevant.
Government Ordtion), Frank w. Alexauder.~
Presentation of Diplomas, Principal.
Music. BAND.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-06-25
AOraI anu State Minis.

The Conner Guards have AZ important meeting
this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-06-25
For Sale BY the City.
For Sale.
House TO Rent on Squirrel Island.
House to Let.

| 1NO LET, a tenement on Gage street, containing
six rooms. Apply to 5. l.. ROLtE, No Ii
state street. iunelitf
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-12-24

Henry Pinchbeck, architect and build
er Of Manchester, has failed. Liabilities
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-12-24
River Z feet and ri,ipv.

River feet and rising.
The Granite State with fair trip pass.
ed down.
TIE Carrie Brooks and Salt Valley for
Pittsburgh passed up.
The Katy stockdale, from Pitsbur rEh to
Cincinnati, took twenty-five tons of sheet
iron and lot Of wagons aud got away
about P.M.
The Hudson, for Cincinnati, left Satur-
day evening with tair trip.
The Express, for Pittsburgh, arrived
from Cincinnati about 2 P. N.
The local packets were on. hand as
usual.
The John Hanna passed up at4 P. NJ
With tow OF ties and slaves.
10y Telegraph
PITTSBURGH, December 23,-Riyer 4
feet 2iuches and stationary. Weather
cool and foggy.
CrHCINNATI, December 2S.-River 10
feet 5 inches and rising. Weather cloudy,
mild and rainy.
ST. LOUIS, December 23.-Arrived-
Commonwealth, New orIeanp; City Of
Chester, Memphis. No departures. River
risen Is inches. Cloudy and warm Light
rain.
4 LoUtvrLLE, December 23-weAther
rainy. River falling, with ak feet in
canal.
MEMPHls, December 90 River falling
steadily. 1t has been raining all day.
Departed-Colorado, Vicksbure; Capital
City, st. Louis; Golden Rule, Cincinnati.
Later-Last P. NJ. the Thomas Sherlock
was due down.
EVANSVILLE, December 2S.-Cloudy.
rained all last night and to-day. River 8
feet scaut and falling.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-12-24
Found and Lost,

SAN FRAScrsco, December 22.-The
Bulletin publishes q statement to the
effect that it has been discovered tbs:
Duncan and Lawrence, Of Pioneer
Bank notoriety, have been concealed for
several weeks In house on Union street,
between Octavia and Lazuna streets; that
their presence was discovered by neigh.
Dor, who notified the Mayor last Friday
that he knew Of their whereabouts, and
was told 70 communicate with the Chief
Of Police; that the next day Saturday
he sent written communication to the
Chief, informing him OF the place where
Duncan and Lawrecne were concealed
that the Chief took no action until Mon.
day, and in the meantime the fugitiyes
fled. Mayor Bryant corroborates the
abatement that he was notified as stated
but the Chief OF Police, kirkpatrick, de.
nies that he received the information as
alleged, aud claims that there is nothing
in the story. The creditors Of the Pho,
neer Bank called the attention Of the
Grand Jury TO the subject for the pur
pose Of having the Chief Of Police exam
ined In connection with the affair.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-12-24
Mr. Blaine on the situation. The
Presidents POlicy-The South.
ern Question.

ern Question.
sr. LOUIS, December %. Senator
Blaine, ex-Secretary Of the Navy Robe.
son, Congressman Eugene Hale, Of Maine,
and Senator Chatee, Of Colorado, arrived
in st. Louis last night, and after remain
ing over night at the Lindell hotel left
Tor the Hot springs. The Glo5e. Democrat
Of this morning publishes an interview
with Senator Blaine. Speaking Of
Mr. Hayes he said he has undoubt.
edly placed hinseltin position where
he cannot receive the cordial sup
port Of the party that elected
him. The line is, in fact, already no
clearly drawn between him and the party
that there can be no doubt as 10 how
each stands. MIR. Hayes, in party view,
is neither on the republican side nor on
this line. He Is on the other side OF the
line so far as all the practica. result OF
his administration are concerned, Itis
absurd to suppose that there can be any
harmony between him and the republican
party as long as he pursues his present
course. The people know whether he
has carried out his pledges as the Pfesi.
dent elected by the republican party"
Being asked about the southern policy,
Senator Blaine said that on this subject
there was, Of course, difference Of opin-
ion, but the difference was very slight,
and It was safe 10 assume that there was
no great division OF sentiment In the par
y on the matter. "Mauy honest repub-
licans," said the Senator, "belieye that
the Southern people are "a loyal to the
Union as we are in the north, but OF this
there Is a serious doubt. The southern
people, it Is true, are according to all
appearances, peacefully inclined, and
show disposition to maintain the supre.
macy Of national government, but men
who were in the rebel army cannot 80
readily give up their faith and their
professions, in my opinion they are only
skin deep. The GOutherners are lying low
until they get on top. They lead the dem.
Ocracy, and should their party get into
power in 1880 they will show hand that
will surprise that class Of republicans who
believe that reconciliation has been com .
plete. The sOuthern people are not, IN
fact, reconciled. They are playing policy,
and their purpose Is to get possession ol
the government and rule Il az they did
before the war, and then all the estab-
liShed results OF the war and reconstruc-
tian would be set aside"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-12-24
FIRE RECORD.
FireIn Baltimore.

BALTIMORE, December 22.-Afr brok,
out at Pier No. 2, corner Of Pratt anG
Light streets, the head OF the basin
shortly before Q O'clock this morning, or
the wharves occupied by the Richmond
York river steamboat line, r. Foster
agent; and the Ericsson line (Philadel-
phia and Baltimore), ]. A. shriver agent
Fortunately there was a comparatively
small amount Of freight on the wharyes
AS near as can be ascertaiued at presen
about 200 bales Of cotton, 100 boxes oil
sugar, $50 bags Of coffee, and a small
quantity Of tobacco and other freiRh,
were damaged by Ere and water, Suc
about 25 barrels OF petroleum wer,
burned, with the shed roofs Of the piers
The steamer Shirley, lying alongside th,
wharf, was damaged only few hundred
dollars and hauled off in the stream. n,
other damage was done to shipping. Mos
Of the damage is to freight belonging L
the York river line. The Ere originated
from a stove pipe in the watchmana
house located on the wharf.
NEw York, December 22.-Reilly, Fo
garty and Skelly's rectiiying establish
ment, on 10Th street, wss damaged by fir,
to-day; loss $4,000; insured.
TOLEDO, December PA fire to-nigh
at 206 Summit street, destroyed III,
building owned by W. T. Walker ant
occupied by Buckman & Wallet, carpe
dealers. Loss on building $4,000. Gov
cred by insurance. The loss on stock il
estimated at S25000. Insurance SIS, 900
The adjoining building, occupied by B
Melink 4 Co., and J. T. Southsrd & Son
Wholesale and retail furniture, was dam
aged by water to the amount Of abou
5000. Covered by insurance.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-12-24
Western Union Telegrnph

The Indicator, Of Wall street, makes
these oracular remarks about the pecu-
liar manipulation Of Western Union in
the present mixed market:
Just at present, while matters are very
much mixed In tho atreet regarding the
future Of all stocks, the peculiar manipu-
lation Of Western Union occaSions re.
mark. With stroug market all around
Il goes up slightly. In u weak one Il
goes down hardly at all, Att orders Rp-
pear for thousands OF shares. Above771 !
blocks OF stock come out for sale. No
body can find out who has II for sale in 4
strong market, and it is equally e9eer-
tain who supports 1t In weak oEsE It
evidently Is manipulated byiAwealthy
operators, who are confident on the one
side Of fall and on the other Of rise.
One thing 10 certain, II will be very ac.
tive before long, aud the people who hit
ii right will make agrsat deal OF money.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-12-24
Indian Matters.

DEADwooD, D. T., Decembr 22,-Ou
yesterday the inhabitants Of Spear Fish
Valley were startled by the sudden ap,
pearance Of a large herd OF Indian ponies
dashing through the valley. A careful
Reconnaissance showed that there were
no attendants with them, and ranchmen
and others Immediately started out "a
capture them, 1t is the opinion thai
they belong to the Sioux camp, located on
the Bellefourche.
Three companies Of the Sd cavalry, A.
B and !, under command Of Mai Evans
arrived here to-day and proceeded to The
Centennial prairie where they went into
camp. Scouting expeditions will be sent
out in different directions to determine
the location Of the Indians who com,
mitted the depredations on the northern
routes lately.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-12-24
MINOR TELEGRAMs.


The Dominion Parliament has been
summoned for despatch business, Janua.
~ 18th.
james Flannery, clerk Of the Potts.
town, Pa, Iron Company, has disappear.
ed with $500.
Charles Scott Cosine, awarded the
four year old prize at the baby show ia
New York, died of scarlet fever on Friday
night.
The income tax case Of 8. J. Tilden
has been set down peremptorily for trial
January 9th. His counsel asked this
further postpouement.
-Ex.GOv Mccormick, American
Commissioner General to the Paris Ex.
hibltion, will open his Office In New Y ork,
to-day, in the Postoffice.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-12-24

THE editor of the ReouIer Is equal 10
any occasion in the way Of brass. Find.
Ing himself thoroughly cornsred and con-
yicted Of ialsehood in his assertion that
the management" 1.-THE ISrELLlaENcER
had sOugh! to interfere with the award
Of the city advertising, he turns from that
embarrassing issue in as few words as
possible, and without even noticing his
own words two years ago that we quoted
against him from his paper, he pro-
Ceeds to raise a side Issue over a
special to the Cincinnati Enquirer
that appeared on Friday morning
among our own specials from Norwalk,
Oiio, in regard to the Wheeling and
Like Erie railroad meeting. Our fore.
man can attest that the words special to
the INTEIIIeENcER" were not placed
over said dispatches by the editor, and
that tue way said words came to be over
it was because we had specials Of our
own on the same subject which were
made up in the same column.
1t is about the cheekiest per-
formance that we know Of or ever
heard Of for the editor of the Reg
i,sT to seek to exercise a guardianship
over the Cincinnati Enquirer specials,
which he publishes day after day without
credit-had lines and all. For instance,
any one who will turn 10 the celebrated
Bsscher dispatch appearing in his col
umus last Tuesday morning will see
that the dispatch, heading aud all
aud it is a sensation head, is pre-
cisely the same that appeared in
the Eaquirer the day before. The hypo-
critic took it bodily from that paper aud
now rolls up the white OF his eyes over
the Norwalk special. But that is jus. the
sort Of ah individual he is through and
through. He is bogus under all circum-
stances.