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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-12-18
Reduction of State EXPENSES
Democratic ObjectiO"s,

FROM the Maine State Democrat DemOt
While we fully concur with Bro. Emery that all
useless expenditures should he cut off, and that
most every department of The State Government
Ieeds a thorough Overlooking, a. abuses have
crept into nearly every department, we do think
that be has been particularly unfortunate as TO
his selection OF expenditures to he cnt off For
instance, we think that the agricultural interests
OF oar State are the most important of any, the
encouragement of which would keen our younO
temperate and industrious men at home OF late
great interest has been directed to our rich felds
10 Aroos'ook, and from almost eveiy county a dis.
pos ton has been manifested 10 emigrate To ~ AZ
section, which is full a. enthusiastic as the fever
That has caused previously an exodus TO th- far
West. This feeling was donbt increased nv
the recent visit Of the Maine Board OF Agricp,nre
70 that section, for which too much credit capno,
&c gwen 10 our present popular aud efficient
Secretary, 5. l.. Boa dmsp Esq, and the whole
expense OF the Board to the State was but a trife
considei ing Inc vast amount Of good accomplished
We hope ana desire to see thorough overhaul.
ing Of every department and if done fai,bruIIx
and honestly, as we hsve no doubt 1t will be. We
think that large amount Of money can be SAVED
10 the State. and that the agricultural interests "A
he State will be fostered and Cherished with mo-
liberal appropriations. Dor agricultural Interest.
demand, and should have efficient well maid
board OF agriculture, and each county should bavs
one good live and etfieient agricultural socIety
wi ich should receive the cord al .uppert of all n
us chzens ana the fostering OF the Maine Boarr
OF Agriculture. II is the most important Of tn,
industries of the State. and has been the mo.
sadly neglected. During the short time we bay,
been familiar with the politics of this State III
Senate and House of Representatives have ba,
their msj riiy made ~ Of the farming COMM iry
AMI they bsve Invariably voted against their ow,
interests Our coming Legislature we hope
made up of more intelligent material Let n
have an investigation by all means, aud may VI
be there 20 see
From tie An.c y Advocate DENLY
The STANDARD is clearly of the opinion tina
the taxes for the support Of The common
schools can be reasonably reduced witbou
impsring their tfficency-"that If the mill Ia
Was sufficient, With other school revenues, to prop
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-12-18

Princess Alice. who died last Saturday,
was the third child of Queen Victoria.
born April 9Th, 1913 She was woman
of amiable character. noted for her filial
affection, possessed of personal graces
and accomplishments, a loving daughter.
wife and mother. She was married to
Prince Ludwig, of Hesse. on the first of
July 1862 Her marriage was first post
poned on account of the death Of her IA
Their, and afterward BY that of the mother
of Prince Louis; and those who surround
cd her on her bridal day were still in
mourning for he death of the Prince Con-
sort. The marriage bell was not a mer-
~ one. and the ceremonies of the occa
sion were private and transformations. The
Princess was then in her nineteenth year
and was exceedingly graceful and accom-
plished. The Prince. who was six years
older than his bride. was then heir to the
Grand Dukedom of Hrsse. 10 which he
succeeded last year on the death of his
uncle. Since her marriage her home was
in the small dukedom, which her husband
rules She resided in the handsome CIV
of Darmstadi, in ducai palace. which is
deemed one Of the finest buildings in Ger
many. Here among the 40. 600 people
who own her husbands SWAY, she led n
tranquil, irreproachable life. adorned Nv
the same virtues that had secured her the
love and esteem of the British nation
She had six children, one of whom died
bu short time since of diph'heria of
which also the mother died. The death
of the Princess took place on the anniver-
sary of the death of her father, who died
Deco mber IA, 1861.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-12-18

erly maintain our district school, a, the time the
law was enacted far levying il, il is more than
efficient now if properly eNpet ded. The prices
Of evcrv' ng then were nearly double what they
are now.
The Bangor Commercial goes for The sweeping
abolition of the whole mill tax for common schools,
the high schools, the Bureau of Education al the
Capital the aid to the Agricultural Cole ge, Nor
NAL Schools, the Board of Agriculture. Agricul
ursl Societies, ETC., etc, reduction Of Sf0O,Joo
in all.
Bot our contemporaries should remember that
in 1872 when then the mil tax for the support of
schools was established q spending re iuction
was made in the sum required to be irised nv the
towns for that purpose-hitlng the burden OF tax
alton from the small and poor towns and put
ting il on the wealthier ones. While we bea' tlly
agree with our contemporaries in the most rigid
retire chment, we would make haste slowly in the
reduc' ion of the of the common schools.
The svstem that would zap the foundation OF So
cictv itself nv ncgecting the education of the
m ,sses would prove poor economy in the end.
We wuuid cut of all sinecuies, reduce high sal
aries cut off State aid 10 the Agricultural Col
lege Normal schools, mock charitable institu-
tons, and all other things unnecessary tor the
public good Rash and absolute measures must
be avoided If would he sustained by the pro
pie. Even needed reforms must he made by
gradual approaches keeping step with the people
as they are educated to these needs-elsc the
clamor Of opposition wEc any reform will meet
from the republican party, will hi rev rsion
of the growing public sentiment in thai direction.
SLOW and sure-huildng fion safe and solid
foundation is the hest motto for the case in hand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-12-18
Washington News.
A LIVELY DEBATE IN THE SENATE.

| The Senate Chamber became to day rather I'M
eypectedly the scene of forensic tournament in
which Senator Blame, almost nnaided, conte uded
for upward Of three hours with half a dozen of the
abe.' Democrats on the floor With their usual
political sdrOtnes- the Democratic Senator's dis
PLAYED ingenious strategy when Blaine first had
his resolution taken mp, only offering nominal
OPPOSITE u, hu, after they had secured the incor-
poraon of Tburmap's amerdment. and just as
there every indication that the amended reso-
luton would pass without any debate, Butler of
South Carolina moved an mendment that the
committee hold lis -Ittlng with open doors. This
was the Democratic aptidotc hv which they hoped
TO make the lsbos of the committee useless in ex-
po.ng the alleged dis'rauchsemcnt Of the
blacks and the OUT ageous frauds committed where
this could not he accomplished On this motion
the skirm sh debate was commenced, and sl'hough
il was ended bv the casting vote of the V zee
President defeating the amendment, the war OF
words was resumed, when Davis Of West Virginia
offered an other smcndmen, lsrng that the com
mittee aud its subcommittee should always sit
with open doors. This alsD was finally defeated
when vote was reached, by one majority The
only impaired sbsentees were Jones and sharon
of Nevada, who have not entered an sppt rance
at this session. and Hin of Georgia. The d limo
Gratis displaye ed good alship in their Gisposi
ton Of forces Bayard led the van, then came
Herman of New York, and then excessively Mer
rimon, Butler, Ransom and Lamar B'aine had
to encounter this artav of talent almost single
briefly and impressvelv. aud he equal
TO the occasion. Mr. Bsite disi laycd
great dexte,ity and energy in meeting the
arguments which were so ngeniously AID spec.
iousy advanced on the other side of the Senate
Chamber and while at times his voice rang
d through The Senate Chamber like the defiant notes
of buglc sounding a cavalry cha &c, he was me- =
ertheless prud ut If speech. He indulgei in no
personal or imperative language but some Of his
scathing indictments Of the Southern politicians
evidently touched Ransom of North Carolina,
whose warm Southern blood mounted to his face
as he replied his manner more excited than his
language. and his voice more belligereut than
either. Blaine was in no wise daunted, and for a
few moments the debate was spirited and warm,
so much SO that the Vice President had hard
work to check the desire Of the Northern spects-
tors in the gallery to applaud the sharp parries and
thrusts of their champion.
Lamar, who followed, was not more success full
although cooler and more guarded, and Blaine
came off with fying colors when it was moved BY
WHITE of Maryla to go into executive session.
Tomorrow other Demo Gratis will successfully step
into the arena of debate, and no can predict
when the final vote can he reached The Demo
Gratis hope to postpone it till after the holidays
Special TO Boston Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-12-18

The conspiracy entered into for the
swallowing ct the republican greenback
ers by the democrats in This State goes
steadily forward There is. however. a
strong opposition in the rank aud fie Of
the mi ended victims to he plans arranged
for swallowing them. They prefer to
join the republican party in IA fight under
the Old flag and for equal rights, rather
than be impressed into the democratic
Tanks and support the frauds and william
les of the ex.Coniederate leaders of the
South.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-12-18
To NtWp per Correspondents
ara any other mas.

TNASNUCH as The stat, ment has been made in
l the Daily Journal that the City Government
in its executive and legislative departments is
wickedly ard crimina'v Legligent' in relation o
the crime of liquor selling and that sal Govern
ment permits or allows thirty or forty nuisances
to exist IN our city, "now therefore,
This is TO give public NJ tice that ] invite from
all pf rsORs v HON oever any facts or normat ton
whirh they, ar ny one may have Ms to the Illegal
sale Intoxicating liquors ct any place within
the City, or any ihfoI nation us the STORM or
keeping Of such liquors for sale. II any cred
bile person will leave su h information with the
City Marshal. or With the Mayor, with any
= emb"r the Board of Aldern en-. a warrant will
lie sued r Immediately ana the Place suspec cd
Thoroughly se,rched according to tie letter and
'pirt OF the law and wher yer liquor is found,
the guilty party will be arrested and prosecuted
have tried my best to force The liquor law hav.
lag already mad 1872 5 Z tRCIiES IN my own com
plants. Now If any of the citizens. who, in he
ncwsp pers, pref nd to know much about the
violations OF the liquor Law wi only aid me by
ACC EPrING THIS INVITATION, | will be
very thankful uo him and them.
ALFRED SHAW, City Marshal.
Augusta, December 10, 1878. decIi.tti
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-12-18

refused to do, and in the sktmsh VII ch followed
he shot and killed the sheriff and o,c Of his dep
uties. letter written by person who was in
Port Gibson DUNG these occurrences, and who
has since been in CORES ondeuce with some of The
persons most Interested. gives an impressive pic
ture Of the state of affairs now existing there.
The letter addressed TO a friend in Washing
ton but was not written for publication. James
Page, who is mentioned ia il. was the father Of
the accused man, Harrison Page. 1t is as fol-
lows:
DEAR FRIEND 1t s with a painfully sad
heart address Won. ! tried TO write Won before
leaving Mississippi. hut the exccnt NJ was so
great that it comp lctely unnamed me- Poor Mr.
James Page has been hruay Murdered. and
many others have sbMed the same fave Two of
his sisters children. ,tung mcr. tho Sawyers,
have been murdered. They had -four in ia whcH
| left, and their friends were waiting To he ar of
their being hanged. Three men were taken on
Ford. Hill and shot; il Is not known f what
reason. They lay wherc thew shot them until one
of the men on the pAc" had 10 go to town and get
permission to bury them, they had become so Of
fensvr.
Thew shot Mr.. Page and lad who was irving
to get out of the burning house, and theI they
had both bodies rolled in = hole together ard GOV
cred up. Thst was 'he buitl. II Was euppo. ed
that they bad burned Mr.. Page sftfr they shot
him. Some one asked, and white mar - marked
be was "a clio. ia thoho, .e Tb,, rod a; uir.
and sister and kindred witness wlat tev did.
Those roor vonng girl, were made to run before
their point d guns. They set the en'ir' rrrr scs
on fire: The residence of some oC his n and sis
ter being more than mile from lIarl sous house.
suppose Won have hcsrd all about the affair.
The Sheriff went to est Harrison Page, the up.
posed ASSASSIN of Brisco, which heprercd two
years ago. He killed The Sherff and dnrntv for
this the white men sworc To avcuge Themselves
on bis fathers family ! would not care if the OF
fender brought TO justice: hut oh. to murder
the poor old man and many others. To dies
troy all The poor women and children had to live
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-12-18
A RFprpLIcAN CANDIDATE ArrAoKEp.
Political.

Every democrat but three-Bsvard, Merrimon
and Morgan-voted against Mr.. Edmund's Elec-
torsl bill,
That old democratic stronghold, Milwaukee,
Wis, elected this year 10 republicans out of ID
members it sends to the State Legislature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-12-18

siton. should he again make his appearance in
any locality il would he well to "shoot him on the
spot"-or any other stray dog that may come 10
range.
Ice luns again freely in the river, and a few
more cold lights would effectnally close navga.
ton for the season. Last year the river closed
over on the night OF the 18th oil December
Our traders are well stocked up with Christmas
goois for the holiday, and all may find some.
thing 10 their mind without undue trouble or per-
plexitv.
Travelling in the county is exceedingly rough
aud bus ness the advent of Sufficient snow TO
make good sleighirg. The Young people also
are anx iously waiting for snow TO enable them to
enjoy the much coveted Christmas sleigh ride
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-12-18

A democratic resident in Tersas Parish,
La, lately wrote to Re lative in Texas Il
private letter, which closes thus: Some
estimate the killed (negroes) in Tensas
and Cnncordia at about POO. aud some say
that they don't think il WAS over 80, but
it is hard 10 Tell They killed those that
were the most mpuieni. and talked about
killing women and children and burning
houses, gins. &c"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-12-18
laiIn <a.nHrhet %oGrnd
AJJ O. Il STA.
Wednesday Morning. Dec. Is, 1873,

II is said lhal an effort will be made in
the Legislature Of Illinois TO secure the
submission to The vote OF the people of an
amendment repeating the minority repre-
State as practically a failure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-12-18
Cart Loads Of Medicinal Rubbish

Ave '~allowei by inyalids, and their physical
troubles are thu- Kept alive for Yeas wh,n that
ieerles tonic stimulant and corrective Hosetei =
tomarh Bit Is, would speedily st the ds.i dered
ana worn out m. chansm OF tho -vtttm in arti ee
and healthiul operation AK, in. L. has been dem.
ons'r ted over ana over ag IN luat lie require
IN, MS : ca are an wered far better b the Rt
tef- thnn hy ity of the " i.card ZEN ties
The rharmacoi n TIE stomach is strength
ened the liz or regulated the bowels N H. proper
or''er, the blooh cnr he'd AM pa iied, and the
merry us system rend tranquil and vigorn' 8 by
This ine Unable family mc1ici 4 and safeguard
against disease, which - mo cover, Isl agrcca
bic ard elective appt tie and cor i'll pecrhar
ly adHled To the wants of he aged and mfr del
ic1te I, NAL, =, and convalescing pate Is li- be
sues, llnmrnselN p pnlAr as an nmtlCo To mllAra
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-12-18

The democrats in Congress are consid-
ing the scheme OF re-openin@ tn" case ot
Senator Kellogg OF Louisiana and Dustin 2
him tram his seat in the Senate. They
would like to crltrge the minority which
they will have in that body after the 4th
of March next.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-12-18
NOTICE!

Those desiring Portraits made for
Holiday presents, should give their
orders at once. Portraits made life
size from any kind of picture.
f. w. MOORE, ARTIST,
OppoSi/e Post alice, -,iuguSI0.
novs-tW sem
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-12-18

ut is not a solid South" says The
Boston Traveller, ''that the great body o.
the solid people of The North most object
to. Ii is the fraud and intimidation nv
which it WAS secured. A solid South
cannot be had except by killing men who
believe uaorit es should rule; and ex-
capt the few INSCRIPTIONS leaders who
believe a democratic victory cheap ut anv
price, Northern peope object to the
n De Club syst, m OF carrying elections
The Tribune saws: At Mr.. Thurman
is sincere in his belief that property in-
telgence AMI education will assert their
superiority every where on the lac" OF the
globe, and will rule The land " hich igno
rance cannot. h. .hnuld come 10 New
York and cast his democratic eve over
our Board Of Aldermen. II that didn I
shake his faith he might visit some Tam
many Ward meetings durny a campsign,
ard see the education and int, ligence
assert Themselves"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-15
GEO. W. MURCH, Secretary.

"1he oery man OF all others who has the
deepest interest in a sound currency, and
aoho suffers most By mischiecous legislation in
money matters, is the man pho earns his dali
ly bread By his daily toll. Il deprecated cur
rency, sudden changes of prices, paper money
falling betaceen morning and noon, and fal.
ling still lo,cer between noon and night, these
things constitute the oery harvest time of spec
ulators, and Of the whole race of those aoho are
at once idle and crafty. A disor-
dered currency is one of the greatest political
erils. Hundermines the uirtues necessaryfor
the support Of the social system, and encour-
ages prOpensities destructive to its hnppiness.
1t avdrs against industry, .trugaHty and econ
omy, and it fosters the epil spirits of ertrao-
dgance and speculation. Of all the contri-
Uances for cheating the laboring classes of
mankind, none has been more efectual than
that aohich deludes them aoith paper money.
This is the most efectuaI Of intentions to fer
tilize the rich mans fields By the s,oeat of the
poor mans brow. Ordinary tyranny, oppres.
sion, ercessiue taxation, these bear lightly up
on the mass OF the community, compared acith
Fraudulent currencies and the robberies COM
mitted by deprecated paper."-Danieg
Webster
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-15
A Conflict Of Authorities.

The following is the first clause of the pre-
amble to the call for State Convention OF
the Maine Nationals:
All throughout our entire country the value
of real estate is Deprecated, industry paral-
yzed, trade depressed, business, incomes and
wages reduced, unparalleled distress inflicted
upon the poorer and middle ranks of our peo-
ple the land filled with fraud, embezzlement.
bankruptcy, crime, suffering, pauperism and
starvation.
Those who sign the call, Messrs. Chase,
Ryan, Turner and other attribute these ills to
legislation in the interest of money-len ders.
Other authorities certainly not less eminent
and perhaps quite as worthy of belief, say
that evils like those from which we are suffer-
ing are the results of the use of irred eema-
BILE paper money. Let US name few of
these. Andrew Jackson says: ga paper cur
rency is great curse to any people, and a
particular curse to the laborer of any country,
for its depreciation always falls upon the
laborer." Chief Justice Marshall says ire.
deemable paper money ''has always been
liable to fuctuation. Its value is constantly
changing; and these changes, often great
and sudden, expose individuals to great
loss, are the source OF ruinous speculations.
and destroy all confidence between man and
man." Thomas FL. Benton says paper money
'tends to aggravate the inequality of fortunes:
to make the rich richer and the poor poorer,
to multiply nabobs and paupers, and to deepen
and widen the gulf which separated Dives
from Lazarus" Daniel Webster SAYS: "Of
all the coatrivances for cheating the laboring
classes of mankind none has been more
efectual than that which deiudes them with
paper money. This is the most effectual of
inventions to fertilize the rich mans field by
the sweat Of the poor mau's brow. Ordinary
tyranny, oppression, excessive taxation, these
bears lightly upon the mass of the communi-
ty, compared with fraudulent currencies and
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-15
The Plotting Democrats.
The Florida Investigating scheme.

The following is the report of the proceed
ings in the House Monday after the Potter reso-
luton for the investigation of the elections of
1876 in Florida and Louisiana was offered.
AS soon as the reading was concluded Conger.
Hale and Garfield were on their feet with a
point of order. The chief point was that it
was not question of privilege. Garfield
raised the point that it would require suspen.
sion of the rules to authorize the committee TO
sit during the recess, or to authorizs the chair
man OF the subcommittee to administer oaths.
The Speaker, although he had his ruling on the
question of privilege prepared 10 anticipation
OF the task before him, heard the arguments
on the point as if willing to be inf fenced.
Potter maintained that this was question of
high privilege, if anything could be; it con-
cerned the integrity of two high officials, and
sovereign State had made complaint of bsing
wronged. He discaimed for himself or his
associates that the purpose of the resolution
was to remove the incumbent of the Presi-
Dental Office. Hale, Garfield and Conger
maintained that unless the resolution contem-
plated action concerning the title or tenure of
the President it could lot be question of priv
lege: State had no privilege except TO have
its memorials received and referred, and Moth
ing was alleged touching the official conduct of
either Sherman or Hayes. Cox of New York
took part in the debate in support of Potter.
Mills OF Texas made brief, spirited speech, de-
ciaring that there was no reason why this reso-
luton should be considered question of privi-
lege; the Presidents title was impregnable;
thls Congress could not subvert it if it would.
" men he sat down there was applause from
the Republican side. Potter, being directly
challenged, said that he should absolutely re-
fuse to declare that the resolution Contemplated
impeachment. Randall then read his ruling.
which was evidently prepared with a kuowI.
edge of what the resolution contained, but in
nature of the case had no particular reference
to the points made 10 the discussion. He
did not trust himself to depart from the
written words before him. COnger appealed and
Potter moved to lay the appeal on the table.
AT this point Mr., Reagan claimed the floor to
explain his position on the question. The Re-
publicans were willing that ne should speak.
but objections came from the Democratic sde
aud he was cut off. Tue yeas and nays were
taken on the mOtOs TO lay the motion On the
tab'e, resulting yeas l20, NAYS 108 ODe Re-
publican, (FOrt, Of llinOis) with General But
lef-whose political relations lust now are lot
very clearly detiued--yoted with the Democrats,
Sutlar, during the discussion had been over on
the Democratic side IN conference with Potter
The Speaker overrued ali the points Of oider
except that of Garfield concerning the right to