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Daily Republican., 1879-02-13
Valentine Day.

Tomorrow st. Valentines day will
be with US, and already the United
States pouches are crammed with tender
love messages, smothered in flowers
and surrounded by fat Cupids. with
spears across their shoulders, strung
with a number OF bleeding hearts--as-
sorted sizes. 1t is an old saying that
every saint has his day, and We may
supplement the proverb by adding that
every day has his saint as well, while
some have even more than that number.
But no day In all the Tires hundred and
sixty-fve has more amiable and pop.
ular patron than the fourteenth day Of
this month. Who that has lived be-
yond the days of babyhood has not
heard Ct St. Valentine, the patron of all
the lads and lasses who have not As yet
trodden the devious paths OF natrimony,
but who are anxiously casting bashiul
glances towards that well beaten high.
way st. Valentine is a saint who
doee not come to us arrayed in sack
cloth and clad in sombr. vestments
and with sober face, but his raimeut
is Of the brightest and his countenance
ever wreath-d in smiles. That accounts
for his popularity. The only weapon
he carries il a key with which TO mn
lcck the hearts of obdurate youths and
maidens, and let into their Utmost r..
cesses the brigh, sunshine OF love.
This is not disagreeable operation, As
all will be ready to admit, hence the
general favor with which his saintship's
day is hailed. There is little danger
that his popularity will soon wane.
The custom Of sending valentines on
the fourteenth day Of February took its
ris. from very ancient Pagan habit,
aud lovers have been pagan away at
the Gus tom ever since. 1t was tn. Gus
tom in those sup.rstitiOus times for
youths TO send their favorit-s a kind of
a love-l.tter in honor of one 0. their
goddesses As they supposed that on
this day birds chose their mates.
Charles, Duke of New Orleans, who
was made prisoner at the battle of
Agincourt in 1915, it said 10 have
been the first to write poetical epistles
in the shape Of valentines. Tue exam
pie he set was followed. Not only males.
but the girls took a wonderful notion
10 tina, sort Of thing and adopted it as
made OF declaring their affections for
bashful admirers. In those days i, was
no uncommon thing tor a lover TO send
some substantial proof Of his affection
TO the object of his regard, accompanied
by appropriate verses. This might be
very good custom to resume in these
days of resumption, and the girls might
set themselves to work to have il re-
vived.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-13

Coffee at the white house - Washington let
ter. While Mr.. Hayes is enjoying Il salary
double the amount OF hat OF any of his prede-
cesSOrs, except that paid during Grants last
Tour years, lie lives more economically than
any Of the former Presidents. No reason is
assigned for the adjustment Of State dinners.
1t may be conIecturcd. however that The pro
hibition OF wines at the White House has
something to do with it. Coffee is served from
three to six times at all White Hose dinners.
bat coffee does not seem TO meet the ease.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-13

Both houses Of the Maine Legislature have
agreed TO bill liking the following schedule
OF salaries. Governor II 800, supreme Judges
1000, attorney genernal $1,000; secretary Of
State 81 200 and clerk hire $4,000, adjutant
general 5000 and clerk hire $500, warden of
the State prison $1,000, deputy warden Sl,OOO.
superintendent Of public buildings 5000. Mi
nor offices also are reduced. The Senate in
sists. however, in the case Of railroad commits
sioncrs, that their pay shall be f5pay from ral-
road companies. when in active service.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-13

The POLITICAL parties in our nelghbor
ing city Of Chester, take good care OF
their cripples. The "1imes' says that
the candidate tor constable in the South
Ward, nominated on Monday, has only
one arm; the one in the Middle Ward
only one eye, and the one in the North
Ward only one leg. This speaks we'll
for the solicitud. felt for the cripples,
bat we doubt whether they would make
very efficient officers, when it came to
the pinch.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-13
The Delaware western Mail.

The mail agent on the Delaw are
Western Road, Geo. W. sawyer, COM
menced last Monday running through
to Pomeroy. The mail train leaves
this city at 7.lj \. NJ, arriving at
Pomer1y at 9.jj. Leaving Pomeroy at
TO- :" the train arrives III this city at
2.lJ J. NJ.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-13

"BErokE GoD | am innocent of any at
tempt, or completely in any attempt, to
buy electoral votes in 1885, That is
what Tilden says. And yet Nephew
Pelton, major-domo of his household,
and all his near friends were engaged
in this job. What an innocent he
EaS, to be sure.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-13

DR.BT. SMITH can be consulted by his
- patients by calling at his residence, No
ol7 Orange street, between the hours OF l0and.
II in the morning, and 3 in the afternoon,
and to IN the evening. IhI.r
Daily Republican., 1879-02-13
UNDEkTAK FRS.
TOHN Is. MARTIN,
FURNISHING UNDERTAKEN,
NO. 22l SHIPLEY STREET.
Furniture neatly renaired. Ianl33md

u EDUCE YOUR GAS BILL 20 tot per
~ cent. and improve the quality Of light
ty .a,in. the automatic xse governor ut.
tached to your meter. and If there is not a
saving of2O 10 " per cent. you can have it re-
moved tree OF charge. l.. =. BLAIR, No. 2l9
West Seventh street. agent for Clark's patent
non wasting and nOn-ireezirs nydrant. Can
be repaired without digging up the ground.
Cost only $500, put in: and will last five times
as long as the old style waste hydrant Gas.
hitting and plumbing promptly attended TO-.
Old gas-hxtures taken down, re-brOnzcd and
put up the same day. 2l9 W. It'll street.
lnll.llnn
Daily Republican., 1879-02-13

"ItDEN BIDS fair TO get re-nomina.
ton in 1850. Republicans will all work
i0r him.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-13
III J. PYLE,
GUNSMITH, LOCKSMITIi, AND
BELL HANGER

Rollers put on wringing machines I'm
brellas and ParasOIs recovered and repaired
Tailor's and BARRIERS shears sharpened. All
kinds OF light machine work. Guns, Pistols
and Ammunition, and a variety Of sporting
goods for sale. Shells loaded TO order All
work guaranteed and at prices to suit the
times.
NO. rs ARKET STREET.
dc6-3md
Daily Republican., 1879-02-13
Eli OFT, johnson E. Co.
WILMINGTON, DEL,

Offer ior:sale' L. 5 / per cent. Bonds at Cur.
rent Rates.
We would call the attention Of investors
and corporations to The raridity with which
the j-2U's are now being called, and the de-
sirability of exchanging them while pre-.
MUM can be obtained.
Highest market price paid Tor the 6 per cent.
bonds or exchanged for any other
issue Of Investment desired,
Correspondence Solicited.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-13
Coming.

Miss Mary Anderson supported by
a powerful company will play "Parthe-
mia, at the Opera House on Wednes-
day evening, March 9th.
NOR SALE CHEAP.-One Extension
r Phaeton, very cheap. One handsome
large black Horse. six years old one bay
Mare. very good driver and cheap: Apply TO
KIRkMAk'S.
Livery, Sale and Exchange stables,
febl3.3t* Delaware ave. and Iatnall 81.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-13
CYRUS STERN.
NO. Ill MARKET ST..
The CIothier, The Tailor.

And the NOTION an! FEENiSHlNG
GOODS HOUSE. Cheap good and sab
stantial Overcoats and tlothing Tor Men
Youths, and Boys. one low price, ell 4
cash. Prices TO suit these time. Travelling
Bags, Bundle Straps, Umbrellas, Gum Goats.
Logging, Shirts Underwear, Neckwcar, COL
lars, Ties, Cuffs, Gloves, Money Purses,
Pocket Books, Penknivee. New Met list
Hymnal in variety. Dscipline's and Alma
macs for 1879. American Agricultural Club
sl.Hp and splendid premium. dc2l.d&wtt
Daily Republican., 1879-02-13
PAINTS, OILS, &c.

JAMES BRADFORD,
MANUFACTURER On
PURE COLORS. WHITE LEAD. ZINt's
PAINTS. POGO BROWN AND PUTTY,
BRADFORD'S
READY MIXED COTTAGE COLORS
DIES, VARNISH AND TURPENTINE,
WINDOW GLASS, ETC, ETC,
Nos. 9 ANDS T.. TNIRD STREET
WILMINGTON DEL
Daily Republican., 1879-02-13

Interest, Coupon, and General Collections
Tickets 70 and drafts On Great Britain and
other parts OF the world.
For SALE.--2s0 shares Wilmington Passen.
ger Kali way Co stock, 1900 Masonic Hall
Co. bonds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-13
Speeches by Gen. Sargent and Scion
Chase.
The Convention NOminates Gen. Butler
for Governor.

BosroN. September -. The State con-
vention of the national greenback labor party
assembled at Faneul Hall, this forenoon.
Before the convention was called to order, a
dispute was occasioned by assertions that the
Boston city committee had been selling out
the party to the democrats. Another bone of
contention was the alleged plot of a portion
of the State Central committee to refuse the
gubernatorial nomination to Gen. Butler, I'M
less he will make n substantial contribution
to the treasury prior to the organization of
the convention.
The convention was finally called to order,
and Gen. Horace Binney Sargent was elected
president. Sargent's address embodied a
long argument in favor of fiat money, attrib-
utng all business distress the past six years
to contraction. He accused both the press
and pulpit of vcnality, the latter being of the
lowest plane. Sargent's speech was inter-
ruptcd BY the entrance of Scion Chase, who
was received with great applause. He made
a short speech counselling the party to act
with prudence.
Recess.
Nine hundred and seventy-six delegates
were present After recess the committee
oil platform was appointed.
for Governor.
Following are other nominations
1t. Governor. Wendell Phillips.
Secretary of State.-Jonathan Arnold.
Attorney Gen. Horace Bnney Sargent.
Treasurer,-Wilber T. Whitney.
Auditor,-Dayis J. King
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HalloWell Local News.

Rev. Stephen Allen, Presiding Elder of
the Readfeld District Maine Conference,
came from the town of Strong last Monday,
in the rain to his home in this city. for the
purpose Of casting his vote for Daniel +.
Davis and the rest of the Republican ticket.
He arrived just in time to vote before the
polls closed.
Hon. II. X. Baker of this city. Judge of
Probate for this county, arrived home from
his European trip on Tuesday afternoon last
after an absence of nearly three months, dur
ing which time he was in the constant enjoy.
ment of health and pleasure.
The republicans of this city on Tuesday
evening INDUCED in another demonstration of
Joy ut the results of the election. The illum-
nations, fireworks, &C.. were fully up to the
standard of Saturday evening. Along the
line Of the procession remarks were made by
4. VI. Spear, ID. X. Jewell, j. II. Bodwcll
and others.
On the return of the procession to CITY
Hall for dismissal. our representative-elect
received the compliment of round of cheers
eliciting an appropriate response after which
the band. which was that from West Water
vile, was invited from labor to refreshment.
and pleasant half hour was spent by enter
tainers and entertained. Before retiring the
bands performed several of their choicest
selections.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-13
Summary Of Religious Intelligence.

The religious interest in the NJ. +. church
of Hallowell is somewhat on the increase.
DIR. Stephen Allen, Presiding Elder of the
Augusta district, is winning golden opinions,
and achieved success at his several camp
meetings this fall.-C Zion's Herald.
The new Swedenborgian church at Frye
burg, was formally dedicated, last Sabbath,
in connection with the Maine Association
meeting of that society. Rev. DR.. Dyke of
Bath, delivered the dedicatory address. Dur
ing the convention the new church at Frye
burg, numbering go members, and Mr.. Stone,
pastor, were admitted into the Maine AssO-
citation of the new church
The next annual session of the Oxford AS
ISOLATION of Universalists, will be held in
Auburn, Wednesday and Thursday, Oct.
and 2. The Council will convene ut 8. 80 A.
NJ, "Wednesday. Preacher of Occasional
Sermon, Rev. A. Bosscrman of Bethel. Sun
day school Address, Rev. II. C. Munson of
Wilton. Report on the state of the churches,
Rev. ii. S. Whitman of Mechanic Falls.
A Wesleyan minister has recently died in
Australia at the advanced age of lO2. He
was youth when Wesley lived, and there.
fore his life has covered nearly all the period
of the Methodist ministry.
The Swedenborgians have recently held
their general union. From their statistical
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Church Directory.

ORTHODOX CoNGREGATIoNAI.-Gra ch State
street, between Bridge and Oak streets Rev.
Morning service at 1890 A. NJ Sunday school at
noon. Evening services at = O'Clock. Preaching
tomorrow by Rev Mr.. Bird.
CNIvERsALIsT-Cor. Winthrop and Summer streets .
Rev. George W. Whitney, pastor; residence sew
all street. Preaching services at 1890 Sabbath
school at Il VI. No preaching or sunday school
PROTESTANT EPIsCoPAL-State St, between Oak
and winthrop Rev. Samuel Upjohn rector. Morn
ing service 1870 4. NJ. Evening service i 7. NJ.
FIRST BArTIsT-Corner Winthrop and Perham SITS.
Free seats. Rev Horace W. Tilden, pastor resi-
dence, Sewall street head of Weston street
Morning service 10 30 4. NJ. Evening "A z. NJ. Sab
bath school at II NJ Preaching to-morrow BY Rev.
Mr.. Rowe
FREE BAPrIsT--State street, north of Bridge Free
seats c. +. Penney, pastor; residence Summer
street Morning service 1890 4. NJ. Sabbath
School at Il. Preaching tomorrow by the pastor.
METHODIST EPIsCoPAL-Green street, east of State.
Rev. W. NJ. Sterling, pastor; residence at the par
sonage, next door TO the church. Morning vice
1890 A, NJ. Evening, Il =. VI. sabbath School at
II NJ. Preaching tomorrow by the pastor.
FIRST CHRISTIAN Standardization Avenue. Sun
day School at O'Clock p. VI. Prayer Meeting
sunday evening at O'Clock, Thursday evening al
80
CATHoIIC-State St. north of Bridge. Rev. d. W.
Murphy, pastor Morning service, 1870 A. NJ.
Afternoon, 800 7. NJ.
The Adventists hold meetings In Darby Block every
SUNDAY afternoon at the usual hour.
The Congregational First Baptist, Free Baptist and
Methodist churches hold social conference meetings
IN their Nestries every Wednesday evening III 4
O'Clock
SOUTH PARISH CoNGREGATIoNAL. HALLowELL-
Rev. c. A. White, pastor. Morning service 1890.
Sunday School 2.3OP. NJ.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL. HALLowEII-Rev. Mr..
trovenor. pastor residence opposite church. Morn
ing service 1870. Afternoon serv ice, $50; Sab
bath School lis i. VI.
BAPTIST CHrRcH, HALLowELI.-No pastor Sab.
bath School at 1890 A. NJ Preaching service at
2.3OP
EPISCOPAL CHURCH, HALLowELL - No rector.
Morning service at 1890. Evening service at
$50. Sunday School at = ?. NJ.
CNIvERsALIsT CHURCH, HALLowELL- Preaching
service at go =. NJ. SUNDAY School at r. Confer
ence meeting in evening No sery ices to. morrow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-13

Fire broke out yesterday morning, about
quarter past nine o'clock. in the house owned
and occupied by Tillinghast Springer. on the
east side of the river. near the Kennebec
covered. The family were outside the house
when the alarm was given. Itcaught around
the chimney. and burned through the roof.
The upper part of the house was pretty badly
will cover the loss. Steamer Cushhoc was
promptly on the spot and had the fire under
control in thirty minutes after the alarm was
given. The Cushnoc was supplied with wa
ter BY the CITY" from the west side of the
river
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-13

Over half a century ago Marcus Morton
was made Governor of Massachusetts by only
one majority. Had two young men, who in
tended to vote in the election, not been de-
layed by an accident in going from Worces.
ter to Boston they would have changed the
result and Mr.. Morton's opponent would have
been elected. They had intended to he in
Boston in season to vote, but in their jour
ney the old fashioned chaise in which they
were riding gave away, and they were not
able to reach Boston till after the polls
closed. One of the two men referred to now
resides in Augusta, and has never lost vote
since.
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MINNESOTA.
EmbeZZlement.

MINNEAPOLIS, September IL. The North
Western National Bank was discovered, this
to be the victim of a heavy en-
bezzlement. Assistant cashier W. w. keene
confessed that he was a deiauter to the cx-
tent of Sl35000. The funds were used in
He delivered himself up.
About SIS, 900 was recovered.
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Those dealers who have WHISTLES come
from Boston by the train work in various
without having it seized by the police. When
it comes on the night train, it is often carried
through the city. and then thrown out beyond
the bridge on the other side of the river. The
lookout for them over there and surprised two
fellows. They took to their heels and made
off up the track. and Jones after them. One
of them caught his boot in the track in some
wan and lost it. but he kept on with some
shoe of and one shoe on" till he had to give
up the race and surrender to the officer. The
fellow allowed that he was over there looking
for lumber
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Celebration at Mechanic Falls.

MECHANIC FALLS, September IL. grand
illumination and torch-light procession took
place here tonight. to celebrate Names re-
publican victory of Monday. Hon. John
T.. Swazny and W. S. Robinson, Esq. adj
dressed meeting which crowded Murray
Hall. Great enthusiasm prevailed. Many
residences and grounds were beautifully
illuminated
Death.
BRUNSWICK, September ~. Capt. Peleg
Sprague, a well known and esteemed citizen,
a retired shpbuilder, died last night. Of
paralysis.
Fatal Accident.
CAMDEN, September II. Hiram Prescott
was hit by mast in Beams ship yard and
knocked off the staging, striking on his head
and diving in half an hour. He had been
rigging, but was waiting day for work and
was not at work to-day. His age was 43.
He leaves wife.
Failure.
PORTLAND, September II. The unsecured
liabilities of J. w. Perkins & Co., recently
failed, are S57 900 nominal amount $40 900;
market value, $685. 800.
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The bell of the Unitarian church, over
which so much controversy was had. as to its
being cracked. is now at Frank Moorlens
machine shop, and has been found to be
sound Ii has more silver in it than all the
other bells in the city, as in those days. near
" half a century ago. silver was used more.
1t was east by ITolbrook of Midway. Mass
Mr.. Moorlen will make new yoke. and
springs to keep the tongue from laying on
the bell.
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North Vassa1bOrO' Locals.
There is great rejoicing here, (among re-
publicans l mean), over the result of the
Maine election last Monday. Wednesday
evening arrangements had been made to cell
citrate the event by firing of guns, burning of
tar barrels, SC. just as we were ready to
commence, the band having played one piece,
word came to us that one of our citizens, Mr..
Washington HAYES was taken suddenly ill.
and was at the point of death That of course
ended all demonstrations for that evening.
Mr. llawes remained unconscious all through
the night; in the morning he began to revive,
and we are happy to say that nc is now ont of
danger The above celebration will take place
next Monday evening. with the addition of a
grand jubilee in Citizens Hall, where refresh
ments will be served by the ladies. DR.. But
Ter, our representativc-eect to the legislature.
will favor us with a half hour speech, which
will be treat enough for one evening. All
republicans and their ladies in this vicinity,
and adjoining villages, are invited to join
with us IN our rejoicing over the prospect of
twenty-five years more of republican rule in
Maine.-A warrant is posted for school
meeting next Thursday evening, to see what
the district will do in regard to repairing the
old furnace, or buying new one. We hope
there will be a good attendance. the
campmecting at China will hold over Sunday
there will be no service at the Methodist
church in this place.--Mr. G. e. Ilartwell
our photographer, has moved his family here
from Augusta, which will enable him to be in
his rooms all the time.-New front yard
fences built by Mr.. VIM. Murray, Mr. VIM.
Robinson and Mr.. Enoch Plumer add very
much to the appearance Of Bridge street.
Republicans are requested to illuminate
their houses Monday evening. The ilumina-
lions of Mr.. Joseph White and Mr.. Yelling
ton Crowells houses Wednesday evening was
splendid.
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For New England and the Middle States,
warmer. clear weather followed by increas-
ing cloudiness and rain areas, southerly
winds followed by falling barometer, fol-
lowed in the west portion. by colder westerly
winds and rising barometer.
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YELLOW FEVER.

MEMPHIS, September ~. One new case is
reported. Seven deaths since last night
Rev. VIM. Walsh. pastor of St Bridget's
Catholic church, was stricken with fever last
night, at Camp Father Matthew. Rain all the
forenoon.
The Towards received So 900 more to-day
from jay Gould, and 81 900 from Pittsburg.
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POLITICAL AFFAIRS.
MARYLAND Republicans.

BALTIMORE, September ~. The repnbli-
can State convention assembled to-day, with
full attendance. Proceedings throughout
were harmonious. Nominations
Governor-James A. Gary.
Comptrollcr-Samuel Mallaben.
Attorney General-Francis NJ. Derby.
Ben Butler and the Democrats.
BosroN, September IL. Caucuses were
held in all the wards tonight to elect dele
gates to the regular democratic and Butler
conventions. Two sets Of delegates were
chosen in nearly all wards. In some eau
cuses much disorder occurred and elections
were not completed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-13

For the trots which are to take place at
Portland in connection with the State fair.
John Shaw of Augusta has entered Shaw's
tered King Phillip. They will both take
part in the 235 class races which occur
September 16. Mr.. Shaw's horse is also en-
tered for the 2.37 races which take place
September 18th.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-13

We are glad to learn that our Unitarian
friends are to resume their services. which
will be held during the completion of their
church edifice at the Congregationalist YES
try, at the usual hour in the morning. Mr..
supply their pulpit for the two coming Sun
doys
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MISSISSIPPI.
Verdict.

DEKALB, September ~. The trial of II.
j. Gully, for murder of Cornelia Chisholm,
was concluded to-day. The case was given
to the jury and in less than half an hour
they returned verict of not guilty.
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Local ann State Nems.
Saturday, September 10, 1879

On next Monday the mixed train from
Portland viii, leave there at seven O'Clock in
the morning. and will arrive in Augusta at
10. 4s o'clock Returning the train W i'll leave
at $50 o'clock
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CANADA.


TORONTO, September II. Last evening,
after entertaining Secretary Eyarts at dinner,
their excellencies attended the concert in
their honor by the Philharmonic Society.
The pavilion was jammed to the doors. Mr..
Evarts leaves this morning for the Falls,
where he will meet the British Agricultural
Commission.