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The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1880-05-20

PERILs OF THE DEEP.-The expert
rience of the Cunard steamer "Samaria"
on her last trip from Liverpool to Boston
was somewhat peculiar and out of the
ordinary course by which five hundred
lives we're providentially saved. When
about two-thirds across, or about one
thousand miles east of Boston, Wednes-
day, April %, she came up with the
Danish steamer 'Thingvalla," from Co.
penhagen for New York, with four hun.
dred and sixty.eight passengers, mostly
enigrants, and a crew of over fifty. The
"Thingvalla" was flying flag of distress,
having drifted about one hundred and
fifty miles out of her course, being almost
helpless from the loss of so small and
simple thing as the key which held her
propeller to the shaft. She could make
no headway under sail while the pro-
peller, though of no use, was still at
tached to the shaft, and the captain hard
ly dared take the risk of slipping" the
propeller, for fear of following the fate of
the "Hibernia," who tried the expert
ment some ten years ago, by which the
ship and the lives of three hundred per-
sons were lost, only FIVE being saved from
the whole number on board. Added to
these misfortunes the immediate presence
of several large icebergs was more cool
ing than cheering. In this condition
and these surroundings the "Samaria"
found the disabled boat which had
already been helplessly drifting about for
FIVE days, and offered to tow her to Bos-
ton. Two strong hawsers about 800 feet
in length attached the steamers to each
other, and then they made haste to part
company with the icebergs. Everything
went we'll for two days, when storm
caused the parting of one of the hawsers;
and it was also found that the ungovern-
able propeller was humping about, en-
dangering the ship by threatening to
knock out the stern-post, or hole in the
stern, so it was found necessary to slip
the propeller, which was successfully
done-fnding its last resting place in the
bottom of the sea. A small line was
foated by means Of an empty barrel
back to the disabled ship, and by that
means new hawser was got to her, and
all was well again. The ships communi-
Gated back and forth by signals. The
weather was quite stormy, and both ships
labored badly much of the passage, but
safely arrived at Boston May 5, the
"Samaria" about two days behind time
only. The passengers were taken to
New York By rail at fifty cents each, and
the "Thingvalla" has been towed around
at cost Of $4,000. Add to these sums
the sum that will be paid to the Cunard
Company for towing the boat one hun
dred miles, and we have the value Of so
small a thing as the key that holds the
propeller to all ocean steamships shaft.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1880-05-20

= George D. Prentice, one of the
greatest editors this country has ever
produced, was an inyeterate joker. One
morning Prentice's paper appeared with
an unusual number but rather dull jokes.
A subscriber wrote to Prentice complain
ing that he could not see the point to
certain Joke. He received this reply:
ave had so many jokes this morning the
points wouldn't go round.-Colum6aa
Mercury.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1880-05-20

"I DoN'r WANT THAT STUFF,"-Is
what lady of Boston said to her hus-
baud when be brought home some medi-
cine to cure her of sick headache and neu-
ralgia which had made her miserable for
fourteen years. AT the first attack there
after, it was administered to her with such
good results, that she was,made so enthu-
siastic in its praise, that she induced twen-
ty-two of the best families in her circle to
adopt it us their regular family medicine.
That "Stun1' is Hop Btters.-Tandard.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1880-05-20

= The trouble with the midnight cat
is not so much that it cannot sing, that
it firmly believes 1t can.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1880-05-20

= Fifty-one fire and life Insurance
companies do business and pay taxes in
Georgia.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1880-05-20

principally OF pine, Wnlcn Iurnls1 large
quantities of naval stores, and tie lumber
trade would be very great if not for the
difficulties in the way of navigation.
1t is desirable to secure an unobstruct-
ed navigation of feet at a low stage of
water as high as Wrigbt's Bluff, about
154 miles from the ocean. and to secure
a. depth of S feet, also at low water, over
the remaining distance of 30 miles to the
lead of the river, that is, to the confiu-
ence of the Wateree and Congaree rivers.
In order to accomplish this desired i'm
provement it will be necessary to blast
and excavate somewhat over 1000 cubic
wards of rock at Low Falls Landing, on
the upper river, where it is intended to
secure only 5.foot navigation, to con-
s5ruct about 200 linear feet of diking at
Dantzler's Bar below (7-foot navigation
wanted) to dredge about 5000 cubic
Yards of material from the channel at
Chicken creek, still lower down the river,
and to provide for safe channel across
a shifting sand-bar at the mouth of the
river, on which but feet of water are
now to be found. Besides, the river is
much obstructed over its entire length
by snags and overhanging and fallen
trees. The most difficult problem is to
determine the best way of improving or
entirely avoiding the dangerous bar at
the mouth Of the river.
He says: As the Santee near its mouth
is separated from Winyah Bay by only
narrow strip Of very low land, it seems
perfectly practicable to provide a canal
between the two. Musquito creek is a
crooked natural water way connecting
the river and the bay, and might be
deepened and Strengthened at n cost far
below that which would be required to
permanently improve the bar. A cut
across at the narrowest point, commen-
cling at Minim creek, higher up the river,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-08-14
A GLORIOUS MEETING.

The opening meeting of the campaign
in this CITY last evening was grand and
inspiriting to the republicans. Had the
hall been MANY times its capacity it would
have been filled Inside it was dense
mass of people: outside there were hum
drcds who could not gain entrance
to the building. The speaking was
magnificent. Senator Logan spoke with
great power and effect. He is an earnest,
imprisoned. bold. convincing speaker,
his voice, action and argument cores
ponding TO his stllwart, manly figure
From first to last he held the closest at
tention of his audience, not by clap-trap,
or fustian, but by solid presentation OF
facts and fervId appeals for the republican
cause and the right. He was enthusiast
calIy appIauded and made most favor
able impression upon our people.
Mr.. Carter of Louisiana made brief
but telling speech, bringing down the
house again and again by his hard hits at
the democracy.
Senator Blaine was the last speaker.
He never appeared in better
health. never spoke better than last
evening The building fairly shook
under the cheers of the crowd
at his appearance upon the stand. His
speech was devoted entirely to State
issues, which he touched in a mastery
manner. The lateness of the hour when
he commenced speaking forbade his
making extended remarks.
This opens the campaign gloriously at
the State Capital, and the contest will go
on hotter and hotter until the election is
reached.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-08-14
Specimen Bricks OF the False
Count in Alabama.

In Lowndos county, Judge NJ. Duffield got
$3.50 votes actually voted for him and put
into the box. each voter showing his ticket
openly as he went to the polls. The demo-
cratic vote of the county is not over l,300,
and yet they returned a majority of 800
against him. In two beats there was an
honest count.
He carried one by over 400 majority, and
the other, which was always carried by the
democrats, he carried by majority. In
SCOTS beat, Perry county, where tally was
kept in like manner, the republicans openly
voted over 500 votes and the democrats 40,
and this beat returned a democratic majority
Of 230. These are only Specimen bricks"
When you apply it to the State you can see
how the democrats got their 10000 major
ity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-08-14
General News.

On "Wednesday nearly 10000 watermeiohs
were received in Boston
Fashionable iewelrv this season VIII m
cline toward simplicity. smallness and dell
cacy of nrnamentaiion. Lace anu scari PiuS
will he more generally worn The ruby IS
now the fayorite stone after the diamond.
There was sold at public auction yesier-
dar two horses owned bv the United States
One of them was IS years old. having been
NJ III, Wa,ertown arsenal for - years ne
othar WAS u; wears old Jerry. the one rs
wears of aye. was sold for Sl6 and the one
os wears of age for Sa6.-TrareHeT IOn-
4 lady mace lucky bet Al the Saratoga
races last week. She wagered Il new suit OF
clothes against pair of diamond earrings
with gentleman friend. The gentleman
lost. The lady went to a prominent Jewel
ler's. selected pair of $4,000 solltalres, ana
sent the bill to the gentleman, who paid IT
like man.
81 can't tell for the life of me, said an
old farmer at the White Mountains to par
ty of CITY visitors the other day. "what you
fellers see up here to draw We. For nv part
these ALFRED hills have been the worst things
we've had to contend with. Still, its all
right if YOU like it: we're glad to see We :;
only its mighty funny. - Chicago Inter
Ocean.
The hay crop of New Hampshire is esti-
mated at less than one-half what it was last
year. The first crop all through New Eng
land is light one, but it does not follow that
we shall have have hay famine. The
prospects are now that we shall have one OF
the heaviest crops of rowen ever harvested.
for it is long time since crops grew with
such rapidly as during the last three weeks,
and it is "A very long time since We have had
such rainfall in July. II. Patriot.
curious suicide is reported here rs taking
place at Metrachin. n. j., on Tuesday last.
Mrs. Elizabeth Compton, an old lady nearly
80 years of age, who waded into pond a
few inches deep, laid down and was sutfoca-
ted She was of weak mind. Her strangest
fancy was one which found Judgement in her
mind soon after the Cincinnati Convention.
She learned from the newspapers that Gen.
Hancock had had something to do with the
hanging of a woman and became possessed
with a constant fear that if Hancock was
elected he would Immediately seek her out
and hang her in order to get her property.
She in the S9th year Of her age at the
time of her death
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-08-14
Campaign Notes.

Governor Davis has arranged to address
meetings for one week in Waldo county.
The fusion bosses have arranged to have
the democrats in the second district support
Fogg and the greenbackers in the first dis
trict support Anderson. The rank and file
have been traded out by the leaders. Will
the sale be ratified at the polls?
The Oxford Democrat says the fusionists of
Buckfield have resorted to a noble argument
in favor of their cause. On FRIDAY night
they cut large piece from the republican
flag hanging in that village, and this piece of
malicious mischief will probably be defend
ed as is the count-out
The Portland Press says: 1.-The meeting at
CITY Hall last evening was the largest and
most enthusiastic which has been held in
Portland since the days of the war. As tes-
timony Of the deep and general interest that
the republicans of this city take in the po-
iitIcai issues now awaiting the Judgment of
the people and as an earnest of the work To
be done during the campaign it was most
gratifying. The close attention given
TO the addresses made, and the keen and rapid
appreciation of the arguments advanced show
an intelligent interest in the political situation
and a recognition of the gravity of the contest.
All this indicates great vote and decisive ma.
Jority. 1.-THE campaign be prosecuted in the en-
spirit with which it is entered upon.
Maine will give the State and National
tickets greater republican vote than it has
ever yet thrown. Reports from all parts of
the State are of the most encouraging nature.
Our friends elsewhere may confidently RELY
upon the assurance that the the city of Port
land and the county of Cumberland and the
FIRST District of Maine will do their whole
iuty, and largely and generously contribute
10 Governor Davis majority in September.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-08-14

The accession OF Harvey ID. Hadlock,
Esq, of Bucksport. to the republican
side in the present contest is an impor-
tant one. Mr.. lladlock ranks high among
the legal fraternity of Maine. and is a
gentleman of high standing in every re-
spect. His influence will be felt in the
way of placing on the right track many
who are disguised with the twaddle and
double dealing of the greenback and DEM
ocratic hermaphrodites who now run the
opposition to the republicans. - Belfast
Journal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-08-14

How TO MANAGE IT. TO make the world
understand this very important matter is a
question. The very important matter is this :
Mr. w. +. Clarke, Providence, r.. l., pre-
pares positive cure for all Kidney. Bladder,
Liver and Urinary omplaints-including
the terror. Bright's Disease. The medicine
is HI N'T'S REMEI. the Great Kidney aud
Liver Medicine, and it is certainly a marvel.
Mr.. Clarke desires lis to make this important
fact known. and to say that he will send
free to any who apply, pamphlet abundantly
proving it. Remember the name, HUNTS
REMEDY.
Sold by all Druggists. Trial size, - cents.
augl0+&w1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-08-14
Biographies of Garfield.

4. S. Barnes & Co., New York, have pub
lished the Life of James A. Garfield" by
Major J. NJ. Bundv. 1t is neatly printed
work, with paper covers, sold at fifty cents a
copy, and designed for campaign service.
A more pretentious and better executed
"Life Of James A. Garfield" by Russell II.
Conwell, has been published by b. B. Rus
sell & Co., Boston. 1t has an introduction
By Rev. Mark Hopkins, d. d. ex-Presidenl
of Williams College. 1t gives a very full
account of Garfeld's life and public services.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-08-14
VIM. ii. English, ''Thc Poor mans
Friend"- How his Barrel is
Filled.

The Court House records of Indianapo-
lis have been explored by an individual
who was curious to know about the deal
ings OF Mr.. English, the democratic can
didate for Vice President, with the '.poor
men, around him. The result of his in
vestigation is told in five closely printed
columns of the Cincinnati Commercial
which will be very interesting reading to
those who wish to know how Mr.. English
fills his barrel and who contribute to its
contents.
1t demonstrates pretty clearly that Eng
fish has filled his barrel by skilfully emp
tying other peoples pockets. The Coun-
ty Clerks records in indianapolis show
that during the past three years William
II. English has brought lS6 suits for judg-
ment and foreclosure of mortgages The
Sheriff's records show that sheriff. deeds
to the number OF ~ have been given to
the same William II. English during a
similar period. The records of the Re
corder of Deeds show that 80 deeds have
been issued under decree of foreclosure to
the same William ii. English within two
years. 1t appears from the record that
in bidding on property which he had
forced to sherffs sale, Mr. English 5
habit was to offer smaller sum than the
amount of the mortgage which he held,
thus holding an individual judgment
against his unfortunate creditors after he
had got possession of their property. In
addition to sheriff's deeds, the records
show that he holds no less than IS tax
deeds, the same having been obtained by
buying property which was sold for de
linquent taxes. The law in the State is so
unpopular that very few persons care to
appear at these sales to speculate upon
the misiortunes of other people. Mr..
English never appeared, but hired a dunn
my to bid TOR him. Nearly all the people
who have been relieved in these various
ways of their property are said to belong
to the laboring classes. and TO have Dor
rowed money of Mr.. English at high
rates of interest. Mr.. English as Il mon
ey getter is Ian Improvement on Shy
lock-" says the Investigator at the Court
House. Shylock twas satisfied with his
pound of flesh. but his Hoosier prototype
not only exactcd that, but took precau-
tons to secure another slice should the
patient survive the operation of the pa
tents knife and give any indication of a
second growth
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-08-14

Are you disturbed at night and broken of
your rest by sick child suffering and crying
with the eXcruciatng pain of cutting teeth ?
If so, go at once and get a bottle of MRS.
WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP. 1t will
relieve the poor little sufferer Immediately
depend upon it; there is no mistake about it.
There is not a mother on earth who has ever
used it, WHO will not tell you at once that it
will regulate the bowels, and give rest to the
mother and relief and health to the child
operating like magic. 1t is perfectly safe to
use in all cases. and pleasant to the taste,
and is the prescription of one of the oldest
and best female physicians and nurses in the
United States. Sold everywhere. % cents
a bottle
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-08-14
Accusing its Readers.

An alarm of fire at midnight is startling
thing. but not half so startling to many who
hear it as would be the sudden knowledge of
their own dangerous physical condition.
Thousands of thousands are hurryng to their
graves because they are carelessly indiffer-
ent to the insidous inroads OF disease and
the means of cure. 1t is the mission of II.
II. Warner x Co., with their Safe Kidney and
Liver Cure, to arouse men to Il sense of their
danger and then cure Memphis Up
neal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-08-14
Political.

Mr.. Blaine opened the Maine campaie"
Monday evening with a speech, the tone OF
which we most heartily commend.-6osf0"
Herald.
Seyentv-five thousand democratic MAJORITY
in Alabama, with thirty counties 10 he"i
from Barpum thinks it is overdone
The local papers say that the repuoiicahS
will undoubtedly carry the city and county
of ST. Louis in November
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-08-14

Herbert NJ. Heath, Esq, will speak in va
rious parts of Washington county next week
Every republican voter in Maine Shouldh
liberal education on the nefarious action d
Garcelon and his Council in counting out
republican senators and representatives eled
last fall, and this information it is the prov
ince OF such men as Mr. Heath to impart.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-08-14

writes from Fort independence, Boston Har-
Dor; Some time ago purchased jar of
Smiths Medicated Prunes. They are the
best medicine have ever been able to find
for the purpose intended. Please send me
three jars by express. A laxative and ca
thartlc, pleasant to the taste, free from nausea
or gripping Smiths Medicated Prunes are a
certain cure for Constipation and Bilious
ness They are prescribed by Physicians and
are for sale by all Druggists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-08-14
Mr.. Cove Opposed to Fusion.

Mr.. Cove, ex-Secretary of State. has
written an open letter to Scion Chase. OPP
posing fusion with the democrats. The
letter was published in last weeks issue
of Uncle Solon's Chronicle. Mr.. Gove's
opinion OF the democratic party and what
the position of greenbackers should he
may be seen by the following:
believe the attitude of greenbackers in
this crisis should be one Of complete and alb
solute Independence. The renewed energy
of the democratic party is but the spasmodic
effort that presages death From this national
struggle it will fall back, a defeated. discord-
ant and hopeless minority. The hope of fed
ersl patronage gone, its local supremacies
cannot long be maintained This is TO be
desired, for the way to currency reform lies
across the grave of the democratic party To
enter its ranks is to take its name. To take
its name 10 to assume the viadication of its
evil past.
II the greenhackers all over the country
stand aloof from the democratic party, this
is its last national campaign. Now. to vote
with it. and so step between it and death, is
unpatriotic and criminal.
1t should rest in the grave, together with
ITS oiu attfes->iaNery ana fepeiiion. W 18th
its departure the vital spark would pass out
of all issues.
1t becomes US, then, TO stand aioof: a new
party bearing aloft new standard. and not
the standard and traitor ensign of democracy.
The grandeur and vital necessity of our
principles will attract men, if we do not erect
about them an impossible barrier of party
prejudice. For reasons. herein expressed I
go no further toward the democratic party.
though stand alone; for see that to con-
tribute to its success. if that were possible.
is but to postpone the triumph of our cause:
while to participate in its defeat is but to
court destruction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-08-14

N. X Howard and wife have been sojoura
ing at the Merriconeag House, Harpswell.f
week past, leaving his apothecary store il
charge of Mr.. Otis Webster. We are pleased
to state that Mr.. Webster has poisoned no
one during the proprietor's absence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-08-14

Senator Blaine and Hon. Clark f. Can Al
Illinois, will speak at Fairfield, Monday ers
ming next, 10th inst 1t will be a rousjef
meeting. Mr.. Carr is one of the bes
stump speakers in the country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-08-14

The article copied from the Boston
Herald into our columns is one of the
most vigorous and just condemnations of
the Contingent outrage yet published,
and most clearly points out the duty of the
intelligent voters of Maine to set their
faces and vote against the great fraud at
the coming election.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-08-14

The Bangor Wing gays that Miss Bearu
is writing up the fork lore of the Main
coast We don't know as we are exaclr
clear as to what ''fork lore is, but we rs.
sumo, from its being the fork lore of the
coast" that it is tongues and sounds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-08-14

Hon. Fred +. Richards, the Bank Euu.
liner, is making his annual inspection of tie
savings banks in this vicinity. He examind
the kennebec Savings Bank yesterday, andts
Augusta the day before. He finds the bank
in very much better condition than they wet
last wear.