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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-09

The whole theory of National dealing
with the currency question is that govern
ment is endowed with some occult power
by which it can give value to. paper by
the mere stamping process. The worlds
experience has proved this to be fallacious
and the worlds experience was acquired
in very dear schools Detroit Free Press
(Dem.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-09

am hard money man and have been
since was old enough to know anything.
There Il no other kind of money A
promise to pay money is no money. To
make greenbacks a substitute for money
would be like returning wheat chaff for
borrowed pine boards. 1t would be Civ
ing a stone TO the man who asks for bread.
Judge Jere. Black.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-09

No citizen of Augusta has added more
to its taxable property within the last two
wears than PELEG o VICKERY. Let
this be remembered to his credit to-day at
the polls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-09

people are admirable Judges Of off-hand
speaking. aud this address of Mr. Blaine
was well calculated TO arouse their pride
and satisfy their Observation-Disclosures
.To,yrD0I
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-09
Vote the Regular Ticket.

1t is all important to vote the regul ar
ticket this year. Carry the straight Hon
est Money ticket and advise everybody
else to do likewise.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-09
of Maine in Relation to the Cur
rency since 1874 The Green
back Platform.
DEMOCRATIC PLATFORMS.

Resolved. That an INFLATED and IR-
REDEEMABLE PAPER CURRENCY is
among the WORST EVILS that can affl let
a community 1t enables cunning and un-
scrupulous spectators to ROB PRODUCERS
of the fruits of their labors, and afflcts
every reputable business with the peril of
continual panic and disaster. We regard
currency based on specie Redemption as
THE ONLY ONE upon which the 6usi-
ness Of the country can be safely transact
ed, ard hold that we should rs rapidly as
possible approximate to such circulating
medium.
sound currency, COIN OR ITS
EQUIVALENr T, essential to stability in
business and a restoration Of prosperity /;
steps toward SPECIE PAYMENT, and
no step backward. ,...-r
Resolved, That we are opposed to any
imitation of our National currency, and
that GOLD AND SILVER form tie only
safe basis for our monetary system.
1877.
We denounce the failure of all these
eleven years of peace TO make good the
promise of the legat tender notes. which
are changing standard of value in the
hands OF the people. and the non-payment
of which is a disregard Of the PLIGHTED
FAITH Of the nation.
1878. .fsr q
We are opposed to an IRREDEEMA-
BILE CURRENCY, but believe in the
same currency for the Government and
people. the laborer and office-holder, the
pensioner and soldier. the producer and
bond-hoder.
THE GREENBACK PLATFORM
1878.
4, We declare our opposition
to every measure looking to
the resumption of specie pay
ments, the monarchial sys-
tenn Of finance, which puts
all the interests of industry,
trade and commerce in the
hands of a few, and enforces
a monopoly of wealth, de-
structive to the highest good
Of society. eo..e -
Here are the currency planks In the
democratic State platforms for five years,
including the plank adopted on the 18th
day of June last, all declaring unequivo-
cally in favor OF resumption of specie pay
ments and sound currency.
Here also is the currency plank in the
Greenback platform upon which Joseph
l.. Smith was nominated as a candidate
for Governor. declaring opposition to
"every measure looking to the resumption
''of specie payments" and in favor of
paper pictures" for currency
Honest democrats are invited to COM
pare the above principles of the two par
ties, and then ask themselves how they
can vote to-day any ticket which bears
upon it the namerof greenbacker. d..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-09
Get Every Voter to the Polls.

Bring the last man out to the polls
to-day. Bring the aged and infrm.
Don't stop work until the last man who is
for Honest Money has deposited his vote
in the ballot-box.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-09

Time flies and do diseases of the skin when
that incompatible purifier of the cutcle and beau
tlfier of the complexion, Glenn. Sulphur Soap is
used to dis?erse them. Pimples, blotches sores
and bruises, and the like are invariably removed
bv it.
HILLS HAIR & WHIsKER DYE, Black or Brown,
30 auxl4-t&wlmo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-09
The Augusta Democrats Refuse to
"Jine Drives" with the Green
hackers.
hackers.

/
In spite of the advice and efforts of the
editor of the Maine Standard to bring
| about a coalition of the democrats and
| greenbackers in this city on the ticket for
Representatives in the legislature, the
democrats in caucus assembled trampled
upon his advice, refused to enter into a
trade with the spook money men, and made
independent nominations. There seems
TO be other men in the democratic party
in this city than Mr.. Pillsbury, and they
seem also to have more regard for what
they find 10 the Kenneb9c Journal in this
fight than in the Maine Standard. His
command to them in the last Standard not
to "heSdate for moment 10 COMBINE
with GREENBACKERS TO eject mem
"bcrS Of the House." is ridiculous when
the action of the caucus is considered
There is one step farther which demo-
Gratis ought to take who desire to make their
votes count effectively for Honest Mon
ev, that is to deposit in the ballot-box the
full Honest Money ticket, that which bears
at its head the name of SELDEN CON
NOR. The ticket headed with the name
rency question. His name is connected
with that Of Smith. His immediate friends
and advisers have recommended, ordered
and enforced where they had the power,
alliances and combinations with the
Greenbackers. Franklin Smith. the dem
ocratic candidate in this district is a green
hacker. His special friends were in the
trade to sell out the democratic congress
sional vote to Philbrick, the greenback
candidate.
The democratic ticket, we repeat, is UNI
sound on the Currency question. 1t is
honey-combed with greenbackism. 1t
is snare to entrap Honest Money demo-
Gratis to vote against their principles. If
the votes cast tor Garcelon aud Joseph l..
Smith could defeat the election of Conner
by the people the result would be a green
back, not Il democratic victory, and would
be so heralded and understood over the
county.
The only way in which Honest Money
democrats can make their votes tell tor
Honest Money is to cast the whole Honest
Money ticket. There is no half way place
between Honest and Dishonest Money in
this election.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-09

Vote the regular ticket. Every name
upon it represents the Honest Money prin-
ciple. Vote it straight and urge others to
do the same.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-09
Watch the Ballot Box.

Have faithful men to keep an eye on the
ballot-box. to make sure that the vote is
honest. Watch for double voting. II
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-09

A man in Portland, Me, the other dav.
was asked by member of the greenback
party; You start bank and issue 800. :
900 in bills, and keep on hand $40 900 in
coin to redeem your bills; can you call
that redemption ?" He replied: There
are &c, 900 people in Portland, all of whom
will need coffins some time; but we have
no need OF 10000 collins constantly on
band.s Sam t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-09
Look out for Split Tickets,

Beware of spurious and split tickets.
They will be at every voting place. Look
out for them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-09
Eclipse of the Greenbackers.

The next total eclipse will be that of
he greenbackers Date of eclipse, Janu-
ary l. 1879; cause, specie resumption. 1t
VII not only he total but lasting Chico.
90 JourAal (Rtp.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-09

AFTER COMBINATION.
From the Maine Stand
ard, .Sspt. 6. 1873.
Don't hesitate for a
moment 10 combine Nth
qreenbdeksrs 20 elect mem
bers Of the House, PRO-
vIDED THEY WILL BE
SURE TO VOTE TO SEND
UP THE NAMES OF GAR
Colon AND SMITH.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-05-03
ALL AROUND THE CLIO BE.

Specie in the Bank Of France increased ~
300, 900 francs last week.
Application has been made for a receiver for
the New York Eyening Hiatt.
The steamship 6cythia from New York for
Liverpool took out $1,000 in gold yesterday.
The British consul at Portland has gone to
Southwest harbor to watch the movement Of
the steamer Cimbria.
In view of the recent disturbances in Mon
treal the Canadian government has taken meas-
ures to prevent the carrying of arms.
The main building and Office of the Albion
lead works at Dighton, Mass. was burned this
morning. Loss $3.50, 600; insured for $4,000.
In Atlanta, Ga, last night, q man named
Codsigney finished walk of 500 miles in 500
consecutive hours. He made the last mile in
10 minutes.
The vestry Of Trinity chuch, New York, have
selected Rev. Or. De Koven of the University
OF Racine, Wis. as successor to the late DR..
Oglesby as assistant minister.
The body of an infant about week old was
found yesterday morning in the stove of bag
gage car Lake Shore train which reached
Buffalo on Tuesday. No trace Of the perpe-
trotor of the crime is yet discovered.
From clues obtained on two men. Thomas e.
Rice and Barney Hoffman, arrested in San
Francisco for passping counterfeit half-dollars,
the q. 8. detective discovered the counterfeit
ers' workshop, and seized large quantity Of
false coin. dies, DC.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-05-03
TIE I1rE yoHr MoR8rssEY.

. VI
John Morrissey was political phenome-
non that could only appear on American soil.
Utterly uneducated, with a most unenviable
reputation as a prize-ighter and profess
sional gambler. he yet succeeded in gaining
place for himself in the legislative halls of
the nation as well as those of the State in
which be lived. Not only that, but his per-
sonal influence among the populace Of the
chief city of America was second to that of
no other man. His influence, moreover, was
not confined to the people in humble circun1-
stances or to the vicious class, but was visi-
bic among the intelligent, the educated, and
Hell-to-do in the world. For this there was
u reason that is not at all obscure. He made
and maintained a reputation for personal
honesty Of character that was rarely met
with among the politicians Of his time. He
took no brides, and was concerned in no
legislation that would forward his own
pecuniary interests. For man of bis ante
cedents this was remarkable circumstance,
especially when we consider the almost
universal venality Of politicians during the
past fifteen years, and particularly for several
years among the politicians of New York
city.
Added to this reputation for honesty,
John Morrisey possessed a naturally kindly
nature, that prompted him to do many good
actions without ostentation. The poor OF
New York came to believe that he was more
sincere in his avowals of sympathy with
them than any other of the municipal politi-
clans. OF course he was not devoid of dem
agogism, but there were many who did not
take the trouble to reason that out, and bis
name was firmly established as that of the
champion of the laboring men.
| Now that he has passed from this world,
| VIC are not disposed to rake up remembrance
| Of his feults, or to criticise with harshness
| the evil life into which he was thrown by tile
force Of circumstances. The example OF
| such man is nevertheless one that could
not fell to have seriously unfortunate conse-
qnences, inasmuch as it presented to the
gaze of men the spectacle of one who per
sistently violated the law attaining high
position Of public authority and influence
It was standing lesson that vice can triumph
in this world, if it will yield so far to public
prejudice as to cover itself with a veil Of
generosity md sympathy for the cares and
sorrows Of others. We hope that the day is
Tar distant when another John Morrisey viii
| flourish In America.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-05-03
The Great Lancashire Strike.

LONDON, May IA telegram from Blackburn
says: The lockout contemplated by the mas
ters will embrace the main artery, seventy
miles long, from diversion to Colne, with
branches far and wide. The strike is mostly
ended at Church and Accrington. but elsewhere
the spirit is becoming more and more uncom-
promising. The masters declare that they have
gained to the extent of ten per cent, by clear
ing off their surplus stocks at better prices
than could have been obtained It the mills had
been running. From two to three thousand
weavers met at Darwen Wednesday and re-
affirmed that they would only accept reduced
wages if coupled with reduction in time, and
would not even communicate with the masters
at present. Adisturbance occurred at Burnley
last night. The operatives of one mill who ae-
cepted the reduction, were hooted and pelted. Z
The Blackburn operative spinners adjourned
the question Of again seeing the masters fol q
week. All the operatives, although complain
ing Of hunger, seem to be perfectly firm. They
regard the intended lockout as God-send,
because it will bring on the crisis quickly.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-05-03
M,s. HaUes also a "Frnud.v


WASHINGTON, April N.-Ihe Mrs. Rutherford
B. Hayes temperance society last evening
adopted the following:
Whereas, This association was formed and
named in honor Of the declaration Of Mrs. r. B.
Hayes that she would not GLOW wine to be used
at State dinners; and,
Whereas, On the occasion of banquet given
at the Union League club, Philadelphia Mrs.
Hayes said: Il do not use wine or liquor my
self, nor in my family, but have no thought
of stunning those who think and act differently.
It is mistake to think that should want to
be 80 dictatorial. want people to enjoy them
selves in the manner that is most pleasing to
them; and,
Whereas, She countenaneed the use of clares
punch at dinner on board the excursion steamer
on the Delaware river; therefore, be it
Resolued, That this society dissards the-nan,e
of Mrs. r. B. Hayes and pronounce her a.
complete .tfraud' as her husband.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-05-03
ST. PAUL. FRIDAY. MAY 3, 1878.
IN APPALLING CALAMITY.

The most shocking and serious disaster
which ever occurred in the State took place
at Minneapolis last evening, and is fully re-
corded elsewhere. Though the blow is most
heavily felt locally, it il in reality State,
and We might almost say, national calan-
itv. The loss Of life is, of course, not to be
estimated, and the fact that nearly or quite
twenty human beings were suddenly ushere3
into eternity overshadows all other consider
atoms. The sympathy of every one goes out
to the surviving friends in the hour OF their
keen distress. .E,-
The loss Of property is Il blow not only to
Minneapolis, but to St. Paul and to the
State and to the country. The magnificent
Washburn mills had Justly earned world
wide reputation. They wero the largest
which this country afforded, and had done
more to give Minneapolis and Minnesota a
worldwide reputation than any other single
agency. They were, in fact, SO immense
that we fear it will be difficult to again con
centrate the requisite capital to reproduce
them in single establishment, especially in
the face Of the possible recurrence of such q
calamity as that of last evening.
Though the blow is terrible one to Min.
neapolis we are sure the enterprising people
of that city will not be discouraged. They
are made Of sterner stuff, and having demon.
strated their ability to develop an industry 81
once the pride of the State, ene
the wonder Of the world, they will not allow
even SO terrible calamity to any more
than produce temporary shock. The tom
porary gloom cannot be avoided, but as Obi
cago arose from her ashes, wonderfully i'm
proved, SO too, will Minneapolis, thanks t.
the wonderful energy Of her people, ariss
from this fearful blow, and go forward eve,
more brilliantly than before.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-05-03
Horrors of the chinese Famine.

NEw YORK, May PA correspondent Of the
Evening Post, writing from Toxic under date
Of April 9Th, sends the following: The famine
the afflicted regions. In one town O man
opened a shop for the sale of human flesh and
did good business in connibalistic joints and
roasts until the local mandarin caused the shop
keeper to be arrested ard beheaded.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-05-03
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Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-05-03
no YIELDING TO REPUBLICAN, BULL
DHHING.

We trust that the Democrats in Congress
will pay no attention whatever to the pro-
position made in several Republican papers,
and which will probably be urged on the
floor of the House, to the effect that if the
Democrats order on investigation Of the
iana they shall include in the investigation
the elections in Mississippi, Alabama, and
some northern States. There never was the
slightest reason for suspecting anything
wrong in the elections in the States alluded
to. It is true that when it first became
evident that fraud was to triumph in Florida
and Louisiana, the Republicans
made feeble endeavors to create
q belief that the Democrats owed their sue
cess in certain States to improper practices.
These charges, however, were SO thoroughly
transparent that they blinded the eyes Of no
one. They we're simply noised abroad with
the purpose of turninga part of the public
interest from the glaring frauds in States
where the elections were in the control Of
Republicans. The sole intention Of those
who are again setting such idle accusations
on foot is of a precisely similar nature and
it would be the extreme of folly for the
Democrats in Congress to crafty their op-
ponents by yielding on iota to their tricky
suggestions.
On too many occasions since the Demo-
Gratis have been majority in the House of
Representatives they have allowed them
selves to be bullied into the adoption Of
measures that were manifestly ct variance
with the interests of the party as well as of
the country. The bold, energetic and skill
full leaders Of the Republicans, with their
we'll disciplined and obedient followers, have
more than once driven the Democrats like a
flock Of sheep. If the Democrats desire to
establish themselves securely in power, if
they wish to secure the confidence of the
country, they must show that they have CONT
dence in themselves. Their past course,
in making concessions to the Republicans,
and in giving up positions that they had
assumed with an appearance Of determine
ton, has not been such as to attract popular
belief in their ability to manage the affairs
of the nation. There has been too much of
an air of insincerity, too much Of an inclina-
ton to dicker and bargain, in short, too
much faint-hearted, halfway Democracy.
If the Democrats are ever to take firm
stand. this is the hour in which it should be
taken. They should go on with
the investigation and publica-
ton of the abominable villainies
in Louisiana and Florida, and should uncon-
ditionally refuse to have any side issues in.
terfere with the effectiveness Of the revelar
tons that will be made.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-05-03
Hod Some Of tie Pork.
IN. 7. SUM-

+ morning contemporary printed mass Of
alleged interviews with members Of Congress.
for the purpose, as stated, Of overcoming the
impression that would be made by the revela-
tions of the Florida frauds. We do not remer.-
Der, in the well-known case of the man who
stole the hog, that attempt was made to
counteract the impression caused by the con-
fession Of the culprit, by producing state
some of the pork, to the effect that they did
not intend to convict the prisoner.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-05-03
OVERWHELMING THE CITY.

Another Meeting of the Society Last Night.
The City Establishment Association met at
the Chamber Of Commerce last evening.
There were ten members present. The minutes
of last meeting were read. Afterwards the
executive committee made q report that the
bluff at the end Of Washington street could be,
with little expense. made beautiful spot.
The slope towards the river being graded, it
could be terraced. sodded, flower beds made,
shade trees planted, and seats placed.
The terminus Of Market street the commit
tee found too abrupt for improvement, the
same also they reported Of Cedar street,
but between Washington and Market, at the
junction of Third and Hill streets
there is some ground partly belonging to the
be handsomely improved with trees, grass
plats and terraces. From this point magnif-
cent views are obtainable. for many miles down
river. The COMMITTEES also reported that row
of trees can be planted along the sidewalk on
the bluff from Hill street to the mill and ele-
vator. The committee reported that the work
could be done by the tramps. The committee
recommended the work to be done.
The report was the subject of conversation
al discussion the members present being Of the
opinion that tho work should be done without
asking the city to bear the expense.
Mr.. Willius moved that the executive COM
L140L6c IUdLho tue 4llplOvtlutut e1L
the end Of Washington street at an expense not
exceeding $40.
Mr.. McClnng opposed the motion. He
thought the whole report OF the Commute
should be adopted and the city council asked
to carry out the iml rovements.
Major Becht thought the association should
do this little work to show the people that they
meant business.
DR.. simonton spoke in favor Of Mr.. Willius's
motion.
Mr.. Mcclung said il would be necessary un-
der any circumstances to get the permission Of
the council, and he thought it best to adopt the
committees report and something would be
done worth speaking about.
Mr.. Beoht's motion was put and carried.
Mr.. VII Illus then moved that the association
find outtvacant property in the city and pro-
pose to the owners to fence such property and
release 1t from all taxes. such property to be
improved and trees planted and used as public
Fairgrounds.
The motion was carried.
A letter from Dr.. Dana, complying with the
request Ut the association to deliver an ap-
propriate lecture before the association, was
read.j
Major Becht reported eighteen new members,
making q total mem bership of 81.
Two bills for eI.00 and $3.50 were ordered
paid. 3.
The report Is the executive committee was
Nj. Mcolung stated that Mr.. Chute and othe,
property owners on Wabashaw hill were willing
to build platform on the hill and place seats
there for the public Accommodation.
After somo further conversation and the
reading Of. an abstract from a paper on city en-
bellishments by the secretary, the meeting ad.
tourued till Thur s1ay next.