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The Portland daily press., 1879-12-17
The Theft and it's Punishment.

Late dispatches from Augusta go to con-
firm the reports of yesterday that the Gov
ernor and the Executive Council, taking
advantage of immaterial errors in the re-
| turns, putting the hardest construction
| upon those laws which can be strained to
| give color of legality to their conduct, dis
regarding or impudently and recklessly
declaring unconstitutional the statutes which
make against their scheme, and in
defiance of the will of the voters of Maine
expressed in the ordinary way at the polls,
have refused enough certificates to Re-
publican members-elect and given enough
to defeated fusion candidates to throw the
control of the Legislature and the choice of
Governor into the hands of the Democratic
Greenback combination.
In this matter the Republican party whose
Legislative candidates having majority of
votes are deprived of their seats, has right
to complain. But the wrong done to it is
also wrong done to the voters OF the State;
for the wish of the majority has been disre-
garded and their choice ignored. No atten-
ton has been paid to'the popular will. and
the foundation principle of government by
the people impudently disregarded. 1t is a
wrong that every well-meaning citizen of
the State cannot help taking home to him
self Candid and patriotic men, to whatever
political organization they belong, must feel
aggrieved at this obvious usurpation. and will
take the earliest opportunity to rebuke it,
That these are the views taken by men
outside of the political party which he's been
defrauded of control of the State is evident
from the interviews with leading Democrats
published in our local columns The Hon.
William l.. Putnam, whose fidelity to the
old-time principles of the Democratic party
no one will presume to quesriOn, is es-
pecially clear and emphatic in his opinion.
The reported action of the Governor and
Council is, he says, neither according to law
nor justice; and, he adds, though that body
in no sense represents the Democratic party,
yet the National Democracy must bear the
blame. The remedy he points out will, we
are persuaded, commend itself to candid
men throughout the State as the proper
means of correction. He believes it to be
the duty of every citizen of Maine, what
ever his position on National matters, who
desires henceforth fair dealings in the
matter of elections, to unite with the Re-
publican party in this State for the purpose
of crushing out the coalition which now
controls the State government. OF that
belief great majority Of the people of
Maine Will be found next September.
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-17

If the existence of political parties is
necessary in republic like ours-the party
out of power to keep watch over the party in
power, and to expose its errors and malprac-
tees with view to their correction-then
prompt obedience to the popular will, with
out any effort to defeat OF to retard its opera
ton, is duty imposed by the law of hon
esty as well as by the law of the land, and
the spirit of our institutions. ."-Maine
Standard, Oct. II, 1878.
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-17

"Whether our Maine returning board
governor and councill intend to follow the
brilliant example of their Louisiana proto-
type. remains to be seen. There are, how
ever. rumors in the air that it meditates
doing so, and proposes to accomplish its
coup Getat by Withholding certificates from
enough Democratic and Greenback mem
bers elect to the Legislature, to give the Re-
publicans the House in the organization,
and then to elect Connor and fill the, State
offices before the contested seats in the
House are settled.-Maine STANDARD, Oct.
H. 1878
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-17
I'm BANKRUPTCY.-Dis District Court of the

I'm RANKRUETCY.- District Court Of the
Il United States, District of Maine. In the matter
of John Kinsman, Bankrupt.
This is to give notice that petition has been pre-
sented to the Court this Ninth day of December,
by John Kinsman of Portland, Bankrupt,
praying that he may be decreed to have full dis
charge from all his debts provable under the Bank
rupt Act, and upon reading said Petition,
upon the same on the Second day of February A. D..
$780, before the Court in Portland in said District
at 10 o'clock A. NJ. and that notice thereof be pub
lished in the Portland Advertiser and the Portland
Press newspapers printed in said District once week
for three successive weeks, and once in the weekly
Advertiser and Press the last publication to be thirty
days at least before the day of hearing and that all
creditors who have proved their debts and other per-
in interest," may appear at said time and place.
and show if any they have, why the prayer of
said Petition should not be granted.
VIM. p. PREBLE,
Clerk of District Court, for said District.
1aw3w W&w1w5O
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-17

The Skowhegan Republican majority of
four hundred is to be thrown out because
the names on the Republican ballots were
printed in double columns. The manner of
printing is claimed to be "a distinguishing
mark" For that matter the Republican
ticket generally was more distinguished than
the other. Perhaps that is the reason the
Legislative majority is overthrown.
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-17

A SPECIAL despatch from Washington
says that Congressman Reed, in speaking of
the news from Maine, said that he hardly
dared to contemplate the result. He feared
it meant trouble ahead. He thought the
plot could not permanently succeed without
there being very serious trouble, and he
feared that the action of the Democrats in
Maine, which was certain to be followed by
a choice of Democratic Presidential electors,
was but forerunner of a revolutionary
programme, determined on by the Demo-
Gratis of the House and Senate there, to count
out the Republican President at all hazards.
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-17

THE Argus tries to convey the impression
that the exhibition of the Washington County
returns disproves the charges made by Mr..
Rounds. 1t does no such thing. 1t only
shows that the plotters did not dare use the
substituted returns after the threatened ex-
posure. When the Argus says Mr.. Rounds
abandoned the charges it is guilty of misrep-
resentation. The Council have not dared to
oive him the hearing he asked
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-17

Fellows Compound Syrup is composed of
Ingredients identical with those who con-
stitute Healthy Blood, Muscle aed Nerve
and Brain Substance, whilst life itself is
directly dependent upon some of them.
By its union with the blood and its effect
upon the muscles, reestablishing tie one
and toning the other, it is capable of effect
ing the following results:
1t will displace or wash out tuberculous
matter, and thus cure Consumption.
By increasing Nervous and Muscular
Vigor, it wilrcure Dyspepsia, feeble or in
terrupted action of the Heart and Palpita-
ton, Weakness of Intellect caused by grief,
weary, overtax or irregular habits, Bron-
chitis, Acute or Chronic, Congestion of the
Lungs, even in the most alarming stages.
1t cures Asthma, Loss of Voice, Neural
gia, St. Vitus Dance, Epileptic Fits, Whoop-
ing Cough, Nervousness, and is most Won
derful adjunct to other remedies in sustain
ing life during the process of Diptheria
Do not be deceived by remedies bearing a
similar name, no other preparation is a sub
stitute for this under any circumstances.
Look out for the name and address, j. I.
FELLOWS, st. John, N. B., on the yellow
wrapper in watermark which is seen by
holding the paper before the light
Price $3.50 per Bottle, six for $3.50.
Sold by all Druggists.
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The Portland daily press., 1879-12-17
WHERE TO BUY.

The great desideratum in eXpending money is to
know where to get the most serviceabe and satsfac
tory articles for the smallest consideration. ASK
novice and he will advise you to make your pur-
quired regardless of the ability of the parties to re-
turn you fair equivalent for your money,-consnlt
man of observation and he will direct you to the
where large and varied stock will be found to
meet the requirements of all classes of trade and
QUICK SALES and SMALL PROFIT
principle. Such is FISK & CO.'S Establish
menu.
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-17

LET it be remembered that the Republi-
cans had clear majority on their Legisla-
tive ticket and that the choice of the major
ity of the people of Maine for members of
the House and Senate has been disregarded
bv the Governor and Council.
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-17
HOLIDAY PRESENTS.

In the selection of gifts due regard for surrounding
circumstances, condition in life and present wants
should be taken in consideration. A package OF
candy or jumping jack to shoeless child would be
much out of place as an elephant for baby In
selecting your Holiday Gifts, give what will be OF
the most service as well as lasting and economical.
For children nothing gives more pleasure than nice,
nobby clothing; a neat Ulster or Overcoat for the
little ones would undoubtedly prove most satisfac-
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-17

EDWARD A. GIBBS, blatherskite and de-
feated fusion candidate for Senator, has
procured and publishes an affidavit from an
imbecile and utterly irresponsible witness in
Bridgton who says he was bribed to vote the
Republican ticket. 1t is sworn to before
Mr. Daniel w. Proctor. Mr.. Gibbs vigor-
ously and foridly describes the affidavit as
"a scene over which the devil in hell would
rejoice and the Goddess of Liberty weep"
His sympathies seem to be with the devil
for his letter has an exultant tone.
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-17
The people of Maine cannot be defraude

The people of Maine cannot be defrauded
of their political rights. The country has
been cheated out of the Presidency. The
State of Maine cannot be swindled in SINH
lar way. They know their rights and dare
to maintain them. The party that invokes
the wind will reap the whirlwind. .''-Maine
Standard Oct. II, 1873
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-17

THE Associated Press agents at Augusts
seem to have been asleep for the last two
days. Are they exhausted with their efforts
in sending protests and replies? Or do they
decline to be the bearers of bad news?
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-17
ENCOURAGING NEWS.

The intelligence received from every quarter is of
the most encouraging kind, and indicates general
revival. An era of commercial and industrial pros
perty is confidently looked forward to. merchan-
disc of every description is rapidly advancing, in
prices and far better still wages gradually be-
ing increased whch will enable the laboring classes
to indulge in many necessities, which close econ
omy has deprived them of. We rejoice with the
people once more we wish to hear the ponder4ns Gus
spndles, and the buzz of numerous saws, all indica
ting plenty.
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-17

EVERY regular attache of the PRESS is furnished
with Card certificate signed by Stanley T. Pullen,
Editor. All railway, steamboat and hote managers
will confer favor upon by demanding credentials
of every person claiming to represent our journal.
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-17
IN BANKRUPTCY. District Court of IL

EN BANKRUPTCY. District Court of the
Il United States, District of Maine. In the mat
ter of Oliver H. Briggs, Bankrupt.
This is to give notice that petition has been pre-
sented to the Court, this Second day of December
by oliver H. Briggs of Freeport, Bankrupt, pray
ing that he may be decreed to have full discharge
from all his debts, proyable under the Bankrupt
Act and upon reading said Petition,
1t is ordered by the Court that hearing be had
upon the same the Second day of February, A. d.
$780, before the Court in Portland in said District
at O'Clock A. NJ. and that notice thereof be pub
iished in the Portland Advertiser and the Portland
Press, newspapers printed in said District, a
week for three successive weeks, and once in the
be thirty days at least before the day of hearing,
and that all creditors who have proved their debts
and other persons in interest, may appear at said
time and place, and show cause, if any they have,
why the prayer of sai Petition should not be
granted. VIM. ?. PREBLE
Clerk of District Court, for said District
1aW3WW&w1w49
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-17
CUMBERLAND NATIONAL BANK

THyHE Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of the
Cumberland National Bank of Portland will
be held at their banking rooms on TUESDAY, the
18th day of January 1880. at 10 O'Clock A. NJ,
for tbe choice of Directors for the ensuing year and
the transaction of any other business that may le-
gally come before them. - .o,,,D caa,,,o
Portland, Dee. 18th, 1879. deloato
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-17
THFI PRESS.
WEDNESDAY MORNING, DEC. IL.

We do not read anonymous letters and communi-
cations The name and address of the writer are in
all cases indispensable, not necessarily for pubca-
ton but as guaranty of good faith.
We cannot undertake to return or preserve COM
mumcatlons that are not used
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-17

Ir is reported that Gov Garcelon calls
those who thought he would do the honest
thing in the canvassing of votes, "presump-
tuous young men," They were certainly
deluded men.
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-17

NOTICE rs Hereby GIVEN, that the
~ subscriber has been duly appointed and taken
upon herself the trust of Administrative of the
tate of
RUSSELL f. PERKINS, late of Portland,
in the County of Cumberland, deceased and given
bonds as the law directs. All persons having de-
mands upon the estate of said deceased are required
to exhibit the same; and all persons indebted to
said estate are called upon to make payment to
ADA w. PERKINS, Adm'x.
Portland, Dec. 6, 1879. de10d1aw3wW
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-17

PLLsBURY Senator, Smith Governor,
Garcelon Superintendent of the Insane Hos
pital. These make pretty trio.
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-17

MEN have before now got mad enough to
kill, but not mad enough to steal.
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-17

THE thing that Gov. Garcelon called an
insult to his honor has been done, and ap-
parently with his aid.
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-17

THE Argus has discovered "a surprising
epidemic of blundering by Republican cleo
ton officials" 1t has extended to the fus-
ion leaders, as they will find to their sorrow.
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-17

THE three merry rogues have cracked the
crib, but the job has been done with neither
neatness nor dispatch.
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-17
NATIONAL TRADERS BANK.

TEyHE Shareholders of the National Traders Bank
of Portland are hereby notified that their an
nual meeting will be held at their banking room, on
Tuesday the 3th day of January next, at 3 o'clock
u. M to choose five Directors for the ensuing year
and to act on any other business that may legally
come before them EDWARD GOULD, Cashier.
Dec - 1879. deIztu
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-17
Q. ID. 3. FISK & CO.,
ONE PRICE CLOInERS UNDER PREBLE HOUSE, PORTLAND lAlE
MEMS, BOYS and CH|LDRENS CLOTHING
blast we'll
A MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR +!

We desire to embrace this opportunity TO extend
the compliments of the season and also express
thanks to our numerous patrons who have sustained
and encouraged by their liberal patronage during
the past five years. The gradual increase in our
business has clearly demonstrated the fact to our
entire satisfaction that efforts to please the
public have been eminently successful In the fu-
ture as well as in the past we shall ever have in
view that pleased customer will call again.
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-17

IT was the chairman of the Democratic
State Committee, wasn't it, who first pro-
posed the steal?
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-17

IT is to be presumed that. Gov. Garcelon
has got over his excitement. The people are
just entering upon theirs.
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-17

DID Councillor Chase lend his aid to the
disfranchiscment of Portland?
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-17

GSR'7 and <aR-s7 zzOOl
Is the Number of myTrade Mark ssSYE AND
ROCK ,''and all infringements will be prosecuted.
1t is unequalled for Lung, Throaa and lEalar-
ial diseases, being Purely Vegetable and COM
bining the excellence of the s.Smgar Came, and
the ''Choicest Cereals Why take disagreeable
drugs when this most Delicious Cordial will
produce more satisfactory results? Sold by Druggists
and Grocers. Wy signature is every Gem
mine bottle. Price, 81. N. VAN HEzE, SS
Chambers st. n. y. se17eod3mo
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-17
ANNUAL MEETINGS.
Society of Natural History,

TaNHE Annual Meeting of the Portland Society of
II Natural History for choice of officers and such
other business as may come before the meeting will
he held WEDNESDAY, December II, at the libra
ry room of the Society, at p. m.
de9dtd j. NJ. GOULD, Secretary.
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-17
CANAL NATIONAL BANK

FENHE Annual Meeting of the stockholders M OF 'lhe me
Il Canal National Bank of Portland 1of !he
election of seven Directors and for the transaction
of any other business that may legally come before
them will be held at their banking house on TUES
DAY, the 18th day of JAM, $780, at IL o'clock a. M
B. G. SOMERBY Cashier.
Dec. 12, 1879. de12td
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-17
BANKRUPT SALE.

FINDER general order of U. S. Statutes, title
v Bankruptcy, the undersigned, as assignee. OF
estate of r. s. Webster will sell at public auction
at Office of F. o. Bailey & Co., in Portland, the
9th day of Dec. AID. 1S79 at 2 m, the following
property and book accounts belonging to said estate
unless pre- viously disposed of at private saes wit
One-eighth of Sch. II. Prescott LAB 4-95 tons, as
she now lies at wharf in this city.
One undivided third interest in four secured prom
ssory notes for 81 50100ths dollars each signed by
months one year and two years respectively, Sc
cured by mortgage; the mortgage running to Rich
ard S. Josephs and Mary Webster said Mary Web
ster owning one-third interest in the same.
One note signed by G. W. H. Brooks endorsed by
Fred'k Fitz, dated Sept: l. 1875, payable two
months after date, for $52.65.
One note signed by Charles II. Cobb, Jr., dated
Sept. 13, 1871, payable on demand, for 5000.
Also sundry book accounts, schedules of which
will be presented at time and place of sale.
de3d1aw3wW GEO. II. KNIGHT, Assignee.
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-17
10 Let.

A NEW, Sunny Rent on the corner of Dow and
IA Bracket Streets. Best of references required
deco du
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-17
WANTED.

4 LII to know that Syrup of Cedron is sure to
- cure Coughs Colds Group, Bronchitis, Sore
Throat and all the diseases of the Throat, Chest,
and Lungs. No Disappointment. 1t beats any RENE
dy ever tried. All druggists sell it.
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The Portland daily press., 1879-12-17

HOUSE 10 kes sat w OOUAoA0 Sc
A VERY pleasantly located and desirable rent on
"A Clifton st. containing z rooms, French Roof
with tower thorough drainage, good garden, 100
yards from the horse cars Inquire of
WARREN SPARROW, 191 Middle ST.,
je11tf or at his residence IN Deerlng.
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-17
MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK.

YU1HE stockholders of the Merchants National
Il Bank of Portland are hereby notified that Their
ensuing wear and the transaction of such other bus
iness as may legally be brought before them will be
held at the Bank on TUESDAY, Jan. Ii, 1851, at
10 o'clock A. M. CHAS. PAYSON, Cashler
Portland Dec g. 1879 de9dtd
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-17
CASCO NATIONAL BANK.

TIME Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of the
4 Casco National Bank of Portland, for the choice
of Directors and the transaction of such other bus
mess as NAV legally come before them will be held
at their Banking House on Tuesday, the 18th day
of January, 1880, at 10 O'Clock a: M
VIM. A. WINSHIP, Cashier
Portland Dec 10, 1879. d11dtd
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-17
T'A-hn Vet.

TsyHE Deane House, No LOG State ST., on long Oh
Il short time. Possession given Immediately.
Inquire of BYRON d. YERRILL,
no5dtf 191 Middle Street.
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-17

The Promoter and Perfector of Assimi-
latiOR.
The Reformer and Vitalizer of the
Blood.
The Producer and Hnvigorafor of Nerve
and EEsascIc.
The Builder and supporter Of Brsin
Power.
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-17
TO LET.
TO Let.
TO Let.

Heuse at Deering Point. Apply
to JAMES ID. EESSENDEN,
de13 d2W
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-17
Partner Wanted.

SPECIAL or Active in the Wholesale Clothing
y Business in Boston, with twenty to twenty-five
thousand dollars to join the capital of man of
ten years experience. The best of references given
and required. Address
de12d1w P. o. BOX 1886, Boston Mass.
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-17
Wanted.

NtANVASSERS for the easiest selling books offered
" to agents. Also few men to train and locate
agents. heavy commissions. Apply at once to G. A.
PAGE 146 Exchange St. Portland Me. Call be-
tween 10 and II a. m and and p. m. dc6tf
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-17
Ho,,se tn Ees at WOodfOrd's.

yEIHE Offices in Merchants Bank Building vacated
Il by National Traders Bank Fire proof vault,
and heated by steam. seSdtf
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-17
T'O Let.
To Let.

HOUSE and Stable situated on Ocean St., Wood
LII ford's. Inquire of j. I'll. READ, Ocean st.
oc2l tt
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-17

A QUIET family OF persons desire small gen
N teel rent of 5 or 6 rooms, sunny and pleasant
Principal rooms connected and at least good sleep
ing required Frstcass tenant and best of ref
erences Can wait while, if necessary for good
rent. Address, with particulars, B,
de11d1w* 80 Brown ST., Old NO.
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-17
WANTED!
BRU SH MI A TX RS.

A NUMBERlof first-class Combers, Nailers and
N Paint Brush Makers. Good job for good men;
no drunkards. JOHN L. WHITING,
de15d3t 1872 Oliver St., Boston, Mass
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-17
WANTS..
WANTED.
WANTED.

GOO AAA RRICKS,-to be delivered
AOO,OJOduring winter. Address, naming
price delivered ON cars at Grand Trunk Station,
FOREST FIBRE CO.,
de15d1ws Berlin Falls, n. III.
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-17
THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS,

AT lO0 EXCHANGE ST., fohTLAND.
TERMS: Eight Dollars Year. To mail subscrib-
ers Seven Dollars Year, if paid in advance.
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-17
TO Let for six Months,

no E1Ci EOF SfA NEUEAtsHSs
TEyHE Rooms over the apothecary store of Edmund
Il DANA .Jr. These rooms will be let at reduced
rate for 6 months. JONAS w. CLARK, 5541a Con
gress st. no5dtf
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-02-17
RAPID TRANSIT IN BROOKLYN.

Tho subject Of rapid transit is being warmly dis
cussod at present among property and others
In Brooklyn. While the majority of the people are
decidedly In favor of any safe and rapid means OF
travel there Is also strong opposition to the plans
proposed. On Saturday evening such Of the Twcn-
tieth ward property owners as favor an elevated
road held meeting In the Cumberland Street Chapel
Ex-Mayor Schroeder, Corporation Counsel pc
Witt, ex Mayor Lambert Alderman Richardson, OK.
Sheriff Campbell, DR.. J. O. Hutchinson and other
public men were present. preamble and resolution
were adopted urging "that, an immediate proven
tive OF the loss Of population and the depreciation Of
the value OF real estate throughout the city, the
members of the Legislature be requested to oppose
the passage of all laws designed to Interfere with or
exchange the statutes existing relating to street
railroads"
Mr. DE witt said that every Intelligent man in
Brooklyn was In favor of rapid transit. The Lcgis-
lature might consolidate the country towns with
the city OF Brooklyn that the latter should become
cocxtensivc with the county of Kings Such was tho
value of the franchise for elevated railways in
Brooklyn that the railway companies could we'll
afford to pay for all damage done to property along
the lines through which they run their cars. The
property owners Of the Twenty.third and Twenty
fourth wards also met and advocated the extension OF
rapid transit from Atlantic avenue to the south ferry