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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-12

may as well be respected. 1t demands
peaceful and free election in every South
ern State, suppression of frauds in the
counting and returning of votes in Maine
and elsewhere, and ballot-box protected
by United States laws. If the democratic
party accepts these demands in good faith
and unreservedly, there will be no occa-
sion to guard against it as a public enemy.
The republicans have no reason to shrink
from an honest election. They know that
free and honest votes, honestly counted,
will result in every Northern State in an
increase OF the overwhelming majorities
of this year. Such decision the republic
cans would infinitely prefer to any other.
But if the democrats do not dare to make
a fair appeal to the will of free people,
and resort to fraud or force. they may learn
what solid North can do to protect it
self
1t was the purpose and spirit of the Con-
stitution that the Presidential electors.
chosen in such manner as the previously
existing Legislatures of the States might
direct, should elect President without di-
rect popular canvass of the merits of can
didates. A disputed election, like that of
1876, with its prolonged anxiety and peril,
would not have been possible under the
system originally prevalent. There have
been many warnings that the democrats
mean to count themselves in next year,
and the shameless job threatencdin Maine
is only one of many signs Of that purpose.
Murders at the South and frauds at the
North, revolutionary demands for repeal
of election laws, aud threats to stop the
supplies of Government, all point to the
same end. The North demands that these
things shall cease. 1t demands that con-
spiracies against the freedom of elections
and the supremacy of laws shall be aban-
doned II the North is not satisfied, be-
fore Northern Legislatures adjourn this
Winter that there is to be a free and fair
election, measures can be offeredto secure
a full and effective expression of its will.
The conduct of the democrats will go far
to determine what the course of the North
shall be,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-12
THE LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL.

Subscribers will have in II a complete Daily Paper,
with the latest by Telegraph from all parts OF
the world editorials local. state, national and foreign
news, correspondence. &c.
The extraordinary attempt made to count
out the republican majority i'm the egis-
lature will give to the lie gislative Journal
far greater Interest than usual. The pro-
ceedings of the irst weeks will he Of great
Importance.
Al this session also a State Valuation will be
established-this TO stand for the next ten years.
The coming session will be one of the most impor-
tant ever held. The Legislative journal. giving a
full report Of the proceedings every day, will there
fore be indispensable to all who wish to be well in
formed from day TO day Of the dongs of the Legis.
lature We offer il upon the following liberal terms
l copy of DAILY kENNEBEC JOURNAL, by
mail to one address, for the session, $500
8 copies. of DAILY KENNEBEC JOURNAL by
mail to one address, for the session, s.1a
10 copies of DAILY kENNEBEC JOURNAL by
mail, to one address, for the session, 1900
Additional subscribers taken at the same rates
When delivered by carrier, for the session, in
any part of the city, the price will invariably be
500.
Any person raising club offve, and sending mon
ey above TO the undersigned, shall have extra
copy for himself; any person sending the money for
ten as above, shall have an extra copy for himself,
for every additional club of ten the person raising
IL shall have an additional extra copy for himself,
all clubs must be sent in one package, TO one ad-
dress (unless BY special arrangement made at this
ofice.)
All clubs should be raised before the 9TH day Of
January, none will be received after the session
opens.
A brief Biographical Notice of each Member ofthe
59th Legislature, will be published in the DAILY
kENNEBEC JOURNAL.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-12
SIRAGUE a. son.
Augusta, Nov. Goth, 1879.
Close Of the Mandamus Hearing

ClOSe Oh t0c ManUamuS hcarlnSs
The hearing in the mandamus case be-
fore Judge Virgin closed yesterday at one
o'clock, P. M. Mr.. Gould, for the Re-
spondent, made an able effort, occupying
about three hours, while Mr.. Orville ID.
Baker replied, occupying about one hour.
Mr. Baker received many congratulatory
and complimentary words upon the great
ability which he displayed in this case,
and from no one did he receive hand
somer compliment than from his
experienced and very able compel
itor, Mr.. Gould of Thomaston. We
congratulate Mr.. Baker upon his bril-
liant effort in this highly important case.
trusting that the laurels so fairly won are
but the beginning of a fame as legal adj
vocate that shall be as bright as that of
the most distinguished of the many emf
nent lawyers Of which the Stale is justly
proud.
The hearing closed yesterday at one
O'Clock in the afternoon and the decision
of Judge Virgin will be made known to
counsel to-day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-12

Mr.. Blaine echoes exactly the popular
thought in regard to financial matters, in
the reported interview copied from the
columns of the Boston Journal. The say
ing of" Ben White" of Monmouth as applied
to the existing financial situation is one of
Senator Blaine's most happy hits. Secre-
tary Sherman ought not to hurry up his
wagon too fast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-12
From the New York Tribune.
A Word About Maine.

We give the democrats of Maine fair
warning. If they reverse the will of the
people, and by fraud substitute demo-
cratic majority. or a republican majority
in the Legislature, they will insure the
election of a republican President in 1880.
No fraud need be resorted to by republic
cans. They need use no tissue-ballots,
load no shot-guns, organize no rifle-clubs.
But they can adopt measures which neither
bulldozing nor massacre at the South, nor
fraud in Maine or New York, can possibly
defeat. The object of the proposed fraud
in Maine is well understood. 1t is to Sc
cure such control of election machinery
that the democrats can count in their cleo
tors next year. Against that danger re-
publicans can provide by a method strictly
constitutional, and in the early history of
the Republic generally employed. Prob
ably contemplation Of the consequences
may lead the democrats of Maine to re-
trace their steps, and to abstain from the
meditated fraud.
The Constitution authorizes each State
to appoint electors in such manner as its
Legislature may direct. The Legislature
of New York, Connecticut, New Jersey,
Ohio, and every doubtful Northern State
is now republican. If the infamous
fraud threatened in Maine should indeed
be perpetrated, it would not take one week
to put through the Legislatures of these
States bills providing for the appointment
of republican Presidential electors for
1880. Disposition to resort to this course
will depend maialy upon the behavior of
the democrats. But for the attempted
frauds in Oregon, South Carolina and
Florida in 1876, the resort to tissue ballots
and rifles in 1873, and the revolutionary
course of democrats at the last session of
Congress, the loyal North would not have
taken such care as to secure Legislative
control in every doubtful Northern States
The conduct of the democratic party pro-
duced profound alarm, in regard to the
integrity OF the public credit, but still more
in respect to the perpetuity Of free insttu-
tons. Republicans in all Northern States
were warned. Conservative and loyal
men took care that there should not be a
single Northern State in 1880 in which the
popular will could be defeated by trickery,
fraud or force. What possibilities of in
finite mischief there were, in democratic
control Of State Executives or Legislatures
had been shown in Oregon, and the repub-
iicans quietly resolved to place every crit
ical Northern State in the hands Of loyal
and faithful men before another Presiden-
tial election. That work has been done.
and those who represent the true opinion
Of the North now hold the power to deter
mine in what manner electors shall be ap-
pointed next year.
1t is to be hoped that democrats will
see fit to abandon the fraudulent and vio-
lent methods to which they have seemed
disposed to resort. BY such methods they
can gain only sure defeat. The Solid
South. produced by fraud and outrage, has
resulted in Solid North, whose demands
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-12

Mr.. Gould in his argument maintained
that there was no extraordinary peril
existing. but in another breath INDUCED
in threats and gave the court to under
stand that if 1.-THE feeble man with white
cravat' was called upon by mandamus to
show the returns. the military arm of the
government might be invoked by the Gov
ernor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-12

Five eminent men have died within the
past few weeks of Brights Disease, and many
more will soon die of the same fearful des-
troyer because they do not take Warmers
Safe Kidney and Liver Cure, the only sure
remedy for this and other kidney and liver
diseases.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-12

Whooping Cough is successfully treated by
separating the patients beyond hearing dis
lance of each other, and by the employment
of Fellows lIypophosphtes. Whooping
Cough is a Nervous disease of so sympathetic
a nature. that paroxysm may produced in
one susceptible by simply hearing the cough
of another person. The above-named treat
ment has been found singularly effective.
declO- teod&w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-12

are more prevalent and distressing than bill
ious disorders. The symptoms are low
spirits, want Of energy, restlessness, headache,
no appetite, sallow skin, costiveness and 9TH
er ailments which show the liver is in a dis
eased state and needs regulating, and the
proper way to do it is to use "DR. SwAYNE's
TAR AND SARAsPARILLA Pills" Their eff
feet on the liver and blood is wonderful, re-
moving pimples and all eruptons, leaving
the complexion fair and fresh as in youth.
Price % cents box of thirty Pills. or five
boxes for Sl.OO. Sent by mail on receipt of
price, by DIR. Swayne & Son, $50 North Sixth
street, Philadelphia. Sold by all leading
druggists. Geo. c. Goodwin & Co., Boston,
wholesale agents. Octl4-teod&wtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-12

The gentlemen who essayed to serenade
Miss L. few evenings since, should have
had clear throats. and their efforts would
have better been appreciated. DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup is the best remedy extant for . thick
or congested condition Of the Throat and
Bronchial Tubes, giving instant relief.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-12
DAILY KEMMEBEC JOURNAL
DURING THE SESSION OF THE
Flfty.NInth Legislature or Maine,
BEGINNING JAN. 7, 1880.

Every farmer, merchant, lawyer and business man,
in the state of Maine will be Interested in the acts
of the Fifty-Ninth Legislature THE DAILY JOUR
NAL will give full reports of each days proceedings
during the session and will be
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-12

''What we all admire" and how to secure
it. A fine head of Hair in its natural color
is such an adjunct to beauty that no one who
prizes good looks should neglect to use "LON-
DON HAIR Color REsroRER," the most clean
ly and delightful article ever introduced to
the American people. 1t is totally different
from all others, not sticky and gummy, and
free from all impure ingredients that render
many other preparations obnoxious. 1t thick
ems thin hair, restores gray hair, gives it new
life, keeps the scalp clean and healthy, caus-
ing the hair to grow where it has fallen of or
become thin, does not soil or stain anything,
and is 50 perfectly and elegantly prepared as
to make it lasting hair dressing and toilet
luxury. octl4teod&wtf
Boston Testimony.
Last winter, while in Trenton, n. j., pro-
cured six bottles "London Hair Color Re
sforer," which like very much, in fact bet
ter than anything have used for the last
nine years. If you please, send me one dog
en- bottles, c. o. d., care of w. S. Folger &
Co., Druggists, No. 1913 fremont St., Bos-
ton.
Respectfully yours, ADA BAKER.
No. SO Rutland Square.
London Hair Color RestOrer is sold by all
druggistsat 75 cents q bottle or six bottles
for 81. Geo. c. Goodwin 4 Co., Boston,
Wholesale agents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-12
That Cold OF Yours may into consumption
If you don't take DR.. A. j. Fiaggs Cough and Lung
Syrup.

CONGRESS WATER. Its superiority as a
cathartic Alternative consists in its entire free
dom from everything bitter, acid or crude
that produces headache, internal soreness,
and tends to destroy the mucous membrane.
All mineral waters that are dangerous irritants
may be known by an acid after-taste.
Decl0f3m.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-12

Eminent physicians indorse Adamsons
Botanic Bdisam as the safest and most effect
ual remedy for Coughs and Colds ever dis
covered. Sold by Druggists and Dealers at
80 and 20 cts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-12

Rings Vegetable Ambrosla restores gray hair to
its original color prevents the hair from falling out
market. Parsons, Bangs Co., Wholesale Drug
gists, Genl Ag'ts. iuly22t& xtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-12

DR.. c. W. BEysoN's CELERY and CHAMOMILE
Pills prepared expressly to cure Sick Headache,
Nervous Headache, Dyspeptic Headache. Neuralgia
and Nervousness, and will cure any case. Price 80
cents, postage free. Parsons, Bangs Co., Portland
General Agents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-12
Boston TestissaOla

That Hectic Flush Denotes Danger. Re-
lieve yourself by using and at once, too. DR.. A j.
Flagg's Cough and Lung Syrup.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-12

Lungs cannot be made but can be saw ID bv
the use of DIR. A. j. Flaggs Cough and Lung Syru
IL taken in time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-12
ssEeNy Of the Ills OF Lifev

Miss Sawyer's Salve now prepared Is the best
known. Price Is cents. july3t&wn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-12

DR.. Cutters Shoulder Braces correct the habit Of
STOPPING. Parsons, Bangs & CO., Wholesale Drug
gsts, Portland. General Agents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-12
Wanted.

Sherman & Co., Marshall, Mich, want an
agent in this county at once, at y salary of
800 per month and expenses paid. For full
particulars address as above. nov15t&wly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-12

Great Joy over the fact that your cough can be
thoroughly cured by DIR. A. J. Flagg's Cough and
Lung Syrup.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-12-24
Journalistic Enterprise.
Respectfully yours,
G. KELLY.

The Avalanche appeared, this
morning brightly Illuminated with
several dozen columns of fresh adver-
tisements, and illustrated with a
Christmas morning picture represent
ing, a cluster Of happy chill
dren at the dawn of Christ
mas morning just rising from
their trundle- beds and discover a
Christmas tree loaded down with toys,
left by Santa Claus for their especial
benefit. The illustration is we'll timed
and pertinent to the period; and it is
touching picture, suggestive of the
joys of childhood, as well as
the pleasure to be derived
by older people who labor
to contribute to their welfare and
their delights. The Avalanche has a
supplement to its regular edition, rich
with select reading and business cards,
and its issue to-day makes up six
pages or 48 columns. 1t is a compli-
ment to its conductors and all who
assisted in the arduous work of its
preparation. At the same time it
evidences that in the hum of the
period the Avalanche isappreciated by
all who have assisted in making the
hum.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-12-24
BY CABLE.

LONDON, December PA dispatch
from Cairo says At the council OF the
Egyptian ministers, at which the
European controllers were present.
the Khedive submitted a dispatch
from Gordon Pasha, stating that taxes
amounting to e25O,O0O remained to be
collected in London. The ministers
expressed great surprise, and the
Khedive demanded an explanation
from Gordon Pasha. In another dis
patch Gordon Pasha desires that
Egypt should cede to Italy port in
the Red sea, in order to produce com
plications between Abyssinia and
Italy. The ministers unanimously
rejected the proposal-other dispatches
submitted to the council from Gordon
Pasha showing his inconsistency.
A dispatch from Larnisa Cypress
says Inc cattle plague is spreading
and no horned cattle are allowed to
leave or enter Larnisa, either by sea
or land"
ROME, December 24.-The Russian
Major Domo and his secretary have
arrived at Catania, Sicily to select
apartments for Czarina.
BERLIN, December 24.-The North
German Gazette publishes letter
from St. Petersburg contrqdicting the
recent reports Of difficulties between
the Gar and Czarowitch. 1t says the
latter goes to her winter palace daily
and attends the conference between
the. Czar and his ministry.
CALCUTTA, December 24-Colonel
Norman telegraphs from Jagdulluk
to-day: Heavy firing has been heard
in the direction of Cabul for the past
48 hours. General Cough is close to
Latatand, and it is expected he will
reach Cabul to-day"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-12-24
The Irish Question.

TORONTO, December 24-The pub
lie meetings held last night were very
largely attended, to consider the agi-
tation in Ireland, and to decide what
steps best to be taken to relieve the
distress there. The Mayor presided,
and after speeches by several infueu-
tial citizens, a resolution was adopted
embodying a petition to the city coun-
ell to donate $4,000, A committee
was appointed to take up subscrip-
tions. 1t was proposed to send the
funds thus subscribed to the Duchess
Of Marlborough relief fund.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-12-24
River TeIegraIns.

LoU1sv1LLE,> December 24.-The
river is rising with II feet in the canal,
8 feet in the chute on the falls. Busi-
ness fair. Weather cloudy and cool
with wind northwest. Arrivals and
departures-Guiding Star, New Or
leans; Cons Millar, Mempis; Fashion,
to Evansville.
PITTsBuRG, December 24.-River Z
feet II inches. rising. Weather cloudy
and rainy. Arrived; E. Graham, $50
am; @. W. Batchelor, $50 am. De-
parted: Wyoming, $50 am: G. W.
Bachelor, u m. kilograms from
above report weather rainy and both
rivers rising.
EVANSVILLE, December 4.-Heavy
rain nearly all night, and rain and
sleet to-day. Wind northwest; mer-
curry 36 to 3Oo and falling. Barometer
above 29l0 and rising. River is rising
fast, with Is $40 feet on the gauge.
Port list: Up-Andy Baum, 9;45 pm,
Idlewild, fam. Down-J.L.Rhodes,
6 am, Chas, Nor gan, II am. Busi-
ness interrupted by rain.
CAIRO, ILL, December 24-noon.-
Arriyed-James W. Gaf from Gin
cinnati, Z a. m. Departed Belle
Memphis for Memphis at noon. 1t
rained all night and changed to sleet
and snow in the forenoon, cold.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-12-24
COLUMBUS, OHIO.
Suit Agalnstthe Public School Commits
sioners to Compel them to Use
Certain Textbooks.

COLUMBUS, December 24.-The Su-
preme Court to-day decided the case
of the State Of Ohio in relation Of
Charles T. Flowers vs.. the Board of
Education of Columbus and others,
brought to obtain writ Of peremptory
mandamus to compel defendantsto use
the Harpers' Biographies in public
schools, and the writ was granted.
The Board of Education adopted
Harper's biographies on August
18th, but on August 25th it
reconsidered the motion by a
majority vote. The only status and
rules of the board require three
fourths of all members to change the
text books within three years after the
adoption. The points of the decision
was that the action of the board on
August 18th was legal as to the adop-
ton Of Harpers geography, and that
the resolution Of reconsideration passed
August 26th did not affect said adop-
ton, and that no subsequent action Of
the board had affected said adoption.
The real plaintiff in the case was II.
NJ. Derby 4 Co., of this city, agents
for Harper. The pupils have not been
allowed to use the biographies in the
schools for four months.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-12-24
MERRY CHRISTMAS.
BY LOUISA N. AIcoTT.

In the rush of early morning.
When the red burns through the gray,
And the wintry world lies waiting
For the glory of tho day,
Then we hear a ftful rustling
just without upon the stair,
Bee two small white phantoms coming,
Catch the CLEANS Of sunny hair.
Are they Christmas fairies stealing
Rows Of little socks to fill?
Are they angels floating hither
With their message of goodwill?
What sweet spell are these elves weaving
AS like larks they chirp and sing2
Are these palms Of peace from heaven
That these lovely spirits bring2
Rosy feet upon the threshold,
Eager faces peeping through,
With the first red ray of sunshine,
Chanting cherubs come in view.
Mistletoe and cleaning holly,
Symbols Of 5 blessed day,
In their chubby hands they carry.
Streaming all along the way.
Well We know them, never weary
Of this innocent surprise;
Waiting, watching, listening ALWAYS.
With full hearts and tender ewes.
While our little household angels,
White and golden in the sun,
Greet us with the sweet old welcome.
Merry Christmas, every one"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-12-24
DeatIa Of Cantain FogIemnn.

The death of Captain l.. II. Foglo-
man, of the ferry boat Overton, is an
nounoed to-day. He died this morn
ing Of congestion, at his residence near
Mound City, Crittcnden county, Ark,
and his funeral will take place from tie
family residence tomorrow at PIN.
Captain Fogleman was 30 years Of age,
born and reared in Crittenden county,
and leaves a wife and four children to
mourn his early demise.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-12-24

Commissions of $50 postmasters ap-
pointed by the president will expire
during the coming four months. OF
these N expire in December, 81 in
January, 20 in February and 20 in
March. Forty-three other offices
have become presidential, their re-
ceipts having amounted to more than
$4,000 a year. There are besides 81
cases which have been acted upon
during the recess, and which must be
submitted to the senate for approval
making an aggregate of 26O appoint
ments of postmasters to be acted upon
by that body before April l, besides
any changes that may occur.