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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-12-06
The Constitutional Amendment
Again.


As an illustration of the power of the peo-
pie to amend their constitution, so IS to at
feet past transacfions-as also their power
BY Legislative acts to accomplish the same
result, notwithstanding the prohibitory clause
against ''ez post faeto laws and laws impair
ing the obligation of contracts" two notable
instances in our recent history may be cited.
Promising that the power Of the people OF
this State and its Legislature under our State
constitution is precisely the same. in this re-
spect, a. the power of the whole people OF
the United States and Of Congress under their
constitution, the same prohibitory clause be-
ing used in both, the instances alluded to
would seem to be conclusive.
]. The l4th article Of amendments OF the
constitution of the United States, prohibits
''any State from assuming or paying any
debt or obligation incurred in aid of insur-
rection" That single line Of amendment
blotted out thousands Of millions of dollars
Indebtedness, then existing and perfectly
legal, and made illegal their voluntary pay
ment. Yet nobody ever doubted the legal
power of the people to amend their constitu-
ton so as to accomplish that very result, as
applicable 10 past as well as future transac-
tons.
2. The act of Congress passed soon after the
war commenced made paper or greenback cur
rency legal tender for all debts past and fu-
ture, thus compelling creditors 10 accept a
largely deprecated currency in satisfaction of
debts previously contracted to be paid in coin.
Yet all courts held that Congress had the
right to pass the act, Notwithstanding the
prohibitions of the constitution. which, as al
ready remarked, are expressed by the same
words in the constitution of the United States
as in that of Maine.
The conclusion to be derived from these il
lustrations, as well as from the uniform cur
rent Of authorities, is unquestionable that
the amendment substituting plurality" of
votes for a majority" in the count for Gov
ernor in January next, is now part Of the
constitution and must govern the action of
the Legislature on the subject. whether the
questionable part of the amendment is
adopted by the people or not. The Legisla-
ture must take it as they find it, 1t is the SUI
preme will of the people and as such is not
liable to the charge of being unauthorized as
affecting vested rights. There is no such
thing as an unconstitutional constitution.
A. w. p.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-12-06

Chairman Harrison. of the republican
Committee of Tennessee. says that the
statements in the democratic papers rela-
tive to the complexion of the Legislature
are erroneous. and that the Senate will be
composed Of fifteen democrats and ten re.
publicans, and the House of thirty-seven
democrats. thirty-seven republicans. and
one greenbacker. One of the democratic
members Of the House. he asserts, was
not legally elected. there being tie vote
and the democrat being returned by 8
sheriff throwing out what he called an IL
legal vote. Mr.. Harrison thinks thai
Governor Marks should order new cleo
ton in that district.
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As this question is frequently asked, we
will simply say that she is lady who for up
wards of thirty years has untiringly devoted
her time and talents as a female physician
and nurse, principally among children. She
has especially studied the constitution and
wants of this numerous class, and, as re-
suit of this effort and practical owledge,
obtained in lifetime spent as nurse and ply
stefan, she has compounded Soothing Syrup
for children teething. 1t operates like magic
giving rest and health, and is moreover.
sure to regulate the bowels. In consequence
of this article, Mrs. Winslow is becoming
world-renowned as a benefactOr of her race
children certainly do RISE UP and bless her !;
especially is this the case in this city. Vast
quantities of the Soothing Syrup are DAILY
sold and used here. We think Mrs. Wins
low has immortalized her name by this in
valuable article, and we sincerely believe
thousands of children have been saved from
an early grave by its timely use, and that
millions yet unborn will share its benefits,
and unite in calling her blessed. No MOTH
Err has discharged her duty to her suffering
little one, in our opinion, until she has given
it the benefit of Mis-. Winslows Soothing
Syrup. Try it. mothers-rRY 1T Now.-La-
dies Tisifor. New York City. Sold by all
druggists. 25 cents bottle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-12-06
ScRIByER FOR 1880.

We have just received from the publishers
the beautifully bound volume of Scribners
Monthly embracing the editions from May
TO October. 1880. inclusive. ''Scribner" has
become almost a household word throughout
America. and. indeed. one would have but to
examine the elegant collection representing
the magazine entire for the period above
mentioned, to- comprehend the cause.
II is interesting to read. 1t is profit
able to study. 1t is an ornament to the
bookcase 1t is the comfort Of the invalid.
1t is the joy of the we'll. 1t is alike valuable
to rich and poor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-12-06
THE LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL.

Subsesibers will have In II complete Daily Paper
With the latest news by Telegraph from all parts Of
tns world, editorials, local. state. national and for
A no session Of the legislature will be held In
les2 the session Of 1851 will be Of more than usual
importance from that fact alone.
IL will mark the change from
0uauol to biennial sessions.
The amount Of business will
doubtless be increased and more
interest will be felt In the pro-
eeeAimgs Of the Legislature, since
they cannot be reviewed or
changed hereafter until two
years have elapsed.
The settlement Of the Governor question will ex-
The election Of United States Senator Will de-
volye upon this legislature
The Report Of the Commission on state valuation
and the action Of the Legislature thereupon Will con-
The rsdIstretins Of the State for Representatives
and Senators, OF the Legislature and Members OF
Consress Will take place this winter.
The session will be Of large interest 10 all our cti-
The legislative Journal giving full report of the
proceedings every day. will therefore be indispensa
ele TO all who wish 70 BE- well informed from day to
Day Of the doings Of the Legislature. We oner 1t
upon the following liberal terms:
copy Of DAILY kENNEBEc JOURNAL, by
mail to one addre's. for the session. 600
0 copies Of DAILY KENNEBEc JOURNAL, by
mall TO one address. for the session, tS.75
10 copies of DAILY KEsNEBEc JOURNAL, by
mail to one address. for the session. 1890
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 400
Any person raising club OF hve. and sending
money ~ the above 10 the undersigned, shall have
~ extra copy for himself; any person sending the
money for ten. above, shall ave an extra copy
himself for every additional club Of ten, tn" person
raising II shall have additional extra copy for
himself; all clubs must be sent in package, to
address (unless by special arrangement made at
this ofnce.)
All clubs should be raised before the 9Th day Of
January as will be received after the session
opens.
A brief Biographical Notice Of each Member Of the
Goth Legislature, will be published in the DAILY
KENNEBEC JOURNAL.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-12-06
THAT KISS.

The kiss you gave me last year
On the load of hay,
never shall forget dear,
Till my dying day.
Ph6a. BuHetin.
And l., too, remember
The kiss | gave you pet;
Yon had been eating OniOns-
Methinks smell them yet
lNorristorB Herald.
Methinks / too remember
The kiss you gave me dear,
Twas thickly interlaaen
With sour.krout and beer.
Ph9nir Messenger.
The kiss I best remember
1t struck me like a clap
Ofthunder in clear midday
She gave another chap.
PottstOrR Daily Ledger.
remember kiss she gave me
While leaning against the wall;
She glued her lips to mine, and said,
Yum, YUM and that was all.
PottsfO,rn fdrPrfiser.
Unless our memory fails, us,
Which ii seldom ever does.
We too, once got buss;
If we git licked there are many cures,
So we don't care for the other cuss.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-12-06

II appears. according to the report Of
the Director Of the Mint that the gold de-
posits in this country are largely on the
increase. being thirty millions larger than
. year ago. Silver is also rapidly in
creasing in the treasury. The Director Of
the Mint favors coming gold in smaller de-
nominations than $50. in order to bring il
moro into circulation. The specie product
during last year in this country was
about thirty-six millions of gold and
thirty-seven and halt of silver, and q
hundred and FIVE millions Of gold
throughout the world and eighty millions
of silver. This is decrease from the
amount of production last year Of about
eight millions gold and a half million of
silver.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-12-06
HARPERs MAGAZINE.

Harpers Magazine for December is a strik-
ing number, presenting many novel features.
The first installment of new novel "Annie, f"
by an American author, Miss Constance
Livermore WOolson, is very promising.
The story is sharply American, its early
scenes are laid in an island on one of the
great western lakes, a military post, and a
fur trading station. The peculiar society of
the island offers abundant opportunities for
brilliant, novel, and picturesque treatment;
and Miss Woolson rises to the height of these
opportunities. Her individual characters are
also very strongly developed. Remnants il
lustration for the first part of the story is a
very telling picture.
The City of Pittsburgh is the subject of
a very interesting paper by G. +. Muller,
forcibly illustrated bv Shirlaw. The number
opens with Twelve Christmas Carillons," by
Annie Chambers Ketchum with four excellent
illustrations by Fredericks, the contents is
continued, with 1.-The English Lakes and
their Genii," I'M. ID. Conway, with if
teen illustrations by f. A. Abbey and Alfred
Parsons. "Fancys Chances poem,-Rose
Hawthorne Lathrop, and many other valuable
productions. The articles are all interesting
PIERCE.
From the proprietor of our enterprising
AoSoA oooA SOuSStus -. T tSICcs Esq. We
gratefully acknowledge the receipt Of "An
Egyptian Princess" by Georg Ebers; "A
Strong Arm and q Mothers Blessing" BY
Elijah kellogg; ''The Twin Cousins" by
Sophie May. Books for the little folks
Ego" = novel, by Harry W. French
"Aim! Fire. Bang! =" by Julia NJ.
Beecher ;''Endymion," by Lord Beaconsfield
Ego is tale Of rare interst; it il re-
markable for its power and originality. 1t
is one of the most readable books Of the
season. The story is full of life and action,
and must take with everyone. Just the
thing for Chistmas gift.
.Aim Fire Bang :" is . splendid
story for boys. Julia NJ. Beecher, the author.
is one of the most versatile writer's in Amer
lea, and this surpasses any former production
in its adoption to the requirements Of the
youthful mind. The boys all ought to have
it.
Twin Cousins" and "a Strong Arm and
q Mothers Blessing" illustrate the varied
fortunes of juvenile career. and are inter-
esting volumes.
"An Egyptian Princess" by Georg Ebers,
translated from the German BY Eleanor
Grove, 10 the novel of the season. 1t il in
two volumes, and will take with persons of
varied tastes.
Everybody il talking about Lord Beacons-
fields latest novel, .Endymion." The critics
are nonplussed. 1t il . political novel, and
il il said that the great ex-premier il Il once
the author and hero Of the book. BE that -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-12-06
CHRISTMAS St. NICHOLAS.

The December number of st. Nicholas, is
replete with interesting reading. The little
folks will find in it amusement and delight.
and the dignifed sire can find in the perusal
of its pages novelty and valuable informa-
ton. Also by the courtesy of the publish
ers, Messrs. Scribner & Co., n. Y. city, we
have received the bound volumes of st.
Nicholas for 1880. The increased size Of the
magazine has necessitated the publication in
two volumes, but the artistic manner in which
they are made up, fully compensates the
reader for the inconvenience arising from the
division,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-12-06

Returns have been received at Washing
ton from all but seven OF the 81 .265 CEN
sus enumeration districts of the country.
But until the work of compilation is COM
pleted the report will not be published.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-12-06

w. A. Titus, 60 Ashland Avenue, Toledo,
Ohio, says: My wife is now as strong as
ever, her regained health being directly due
to the use of the Excelsior Kidney Pad. We
can heartily recommenn it to all kidney
troubled persons. See Adv.
nr004aod& wlr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-12-06

The last session Of the Forty sixth Con-
gress begins to-day. The President
message has been put in type and will be
delivered to the papers this afternoon for
publication. Nearly all the senators and
representatives have arrived at Washing
ton. There is a strong feeling against an
extra session.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-12-06

hand the republicans have in Postmaster
General Maynard and Governor-elect Haw-
kins men who are popular outside As we'll As
within their own party, and the one OF them
who carries the republican caucus is pretty
sure to receive the vote Of every republican
in the legislature. This unity among the re-
publicans will be Of great advantage to them
if the contest shall be protracted one-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-12-06
Literary Review.
LONDON QUARTERLY REVIEW.

We have received from the publishers the
October number of the Quarterly Review
Its contents are as usual exceedingly varied
and interesting, a paper entitled "Recen1
Marvels in Japan" being of particular interest
to Historical readers. Its farther contents are
"Cicero," cart collections" "Mrs. Morley's
Diderot," 1.-THE Comisords," "Olympia,
1.-The Newspaper Press" 1.-The Marshal
Duke of Saldanha," six Months of Liberal
Government Many of these articles are
by the most eminent of European statesmen
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-12-06
Notice Of Assignment.

NOTICE Is hereby given that Wilson B. Leighton
An and Fred H. Scruton, individuals and as
coPartners under the firm name of Leighton Scruton
Co., have this day assigned to all their property
except such ~ Is by law exempt from attachment
and execution. for proportional distribution among
such creditors as shall become parties to said asst n
ment agreaby to the provisions of chapter 20 of the
revised statutes and acts amepdatory thereto. And
are allowed for creditors to become parties thereto
Dated at Augusta, this 18th day OF November. A.
nov30t3w HERBERT N HEATH
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-12-06

The voltalc Belt Co., Marshall, Mich.
Will send their celebrated Elcctro-V oltalc
Belts to the afflicted upon 80 days trial
Speedy cures guaranteed. They mean what
they say. Write to them without delay.
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A Spring Medicine.

The Peoples Favorite Tonic Bitters, as a
spring medicine, is unequalled. 1t removes
the dull, languid feeling, so common during
the spring season, by purifying the blood. A
purely vegetable tonic. See advertisement.
f&WlX
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-12-06

The future of the Electors of Georgia
to meet on the day required by the Statutes
Of the United States to cast their votes for
President and Vice President is likely to
lose Hancock the vote of that State. 1t
will make no difference in the result this
time but it is an example to be very care
fully avoided in future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-12-06

Both of the Republican candidates for
Congress in Florida will contest the right
of the Democrats declared to be elected,
on the ground of fraud.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-12-06
Special Notices.

To all who are suffering from the errors and indis
retions Of youth. nervous weakness, early decay
oss Of manhood. &C.. will send recipe that Will
cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. This sreatremedy
was discovered BY . missionary in South America.
Send seffaddressed envelope to the REV. JosKPp
I. ISNAN. Sfotion d. Nee YorkCify.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-12-06

The only Stomach Remedy in the world,
guaranteed by your own druggist, is ID. R. "
G. Dyspepsia Remedy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-12-06

Have Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry al
ways at hand. 1t cures Coughs, Colds,
Bronchitis, Whooping Cough, Group, In
fiuenza, Consumption. and all Throat and
Lung Complaints. so cents and 81 bot
tie
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-12-06

The Peruvian Syrup has cured thousands
who were suffering from Dyspepsia, Debility,
Liver Complaint, Boils, Humors, Female
Complaints, &c. Pamphlets free to any adj
dress. Seth w. Fowle & Sons, Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-12-06

The Chicago Tribune says; Twenty
eight years ago the whole business Of
Chicago did not amount to more than
81, O00. 900 annually. The city had then
. population Of about $4,000. While the
population is now ten times as large, the
volume of business is torty-four times as
great. For many years the city took no
rank as o manufacturing centre. The
great progress in this particular has been
made within the last decade. As late as
1875 the total value of the manufactured
products was 9l77 ,0OO, 900. On this show
ing there has been an increase of $780,
406. 900 IN the value of manufactures
within IL last i've years, and an increase
Of ealS, OO0. 600 in the whole volume of
basiness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-12-06

Stop! see regular advertisement of d. X
v. G. in another column. Try it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-12-06

have had a troublesome cough for more
than five years. and have had advice of three
of the most skilled physicians, but ! found
nothing to relieve and cure me till 1 used
Adamson's Botanic Cough Baisam.
Mrs. GEO. A. ROBBINS,
nov30tmw&s&wlw Riverside, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-12-06

DAILY kEnnEDEc JOURNAL
DURIxo THE SESSION OF THE
SiXtieth Legislature Of Maine,
BEGINNING JAN. 5, 1881.
JOURNAL

Every farmer, merchant, lawyer and business man.
In The State Of Maine, will be interested In the acts
q ~ 6lxf3eth Legislature. The DAILY JOCExAL
vim dive fan reports Of each days proceedings dur
lnl tie session and will be
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-12-06
Who is Mrs. WinslOw1

The careworn and overworked find com.
fort and strength in Malt Bitters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-12-06

Thursday morning Walter Baker. at wor
in Starbird's mill, Freeman, was hit in tn
face by a stick thrown from saw, and sc
verely injured. He will probably lose tn
sight of one eve.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-01-22
THE COURTS.

COURT IN GENERAL TERN.
To-day, Campbell agt. District on hearing.
EQUITY CoURT-Jttdge James.
Yesterday, jackson agt. Kretschnar: J. H.
Savile appointed guardian ad Item. Robson
against Hopkins; suit dismissed.
CIRCUIT COURT (No. 1)-J,tdge WWie.
To-day, Strong agt. District; on hearing.
CRIMINAL CoURT-Judge James.
To-day, John Shea, resisting officer; on hear
ing.
POLICE CoCRT-Jtd0e Shell.
To-day. Allen Fees, vagrancy; bonds or 50
days. Elsie Gibbs, larceny of 80 pounds of flour
belonging to Herr q Cissel; 80 days in jail.
jamin Ray, dsOrdeTly in the county; forfeited
collateral. Thos. Reagan, profanity; forfeited
or CO DAYS Geo Moore eored Was
with the larceny of a scarf and scarf pin from
VIM. B. Nix; 90 days in jail. Samuel Ceas as
sault On R. B. Boyle; forfeited collateral. Servis
jenkins, petit larceny. second offence; grand
jury; bonds $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-01-22
GEORGETOWN.

A THIEF AT THE Enthusiastically. Elsie Gibbs.
colored, while the fire at Herr Il Cissel'S mill
was In progress, took OFF a sack containing 50
pounds Of flour. and was arrested by officer
Brown. This morning, in the Police Court, he
was sentenced to so days in jail.
ACCIDENT AT THE FIRE.-About o'clock yes
terday afternoon, during the progress of the fire
at Hers mill, a colored foreman, named John
Maker, of engine No. 6, fell from ladder, a dis
distance of about 10 feet, to the ground severely
injuring his head. Drs. Tyler and Appleby rem
dered medical aid, and the injured man was
conveyed, in the police ambulance to his home,
on L street, between 10th and 18th streets.
DEATHs.-Mr. John E. Hughes, well-known
citizen, and for many years engaged in the ba-
kerry business, at No. 93 Bridge street. died at
an early hour this morning, aged SO years. Mr.
Hughes has resided in Georgetown for the past
80 years, and was highly esteemed by all who
knew him. His funeral will take place Sunday
afternoon from Dunbarton Street NJ E. church
ofwhich he has been an exemplary member for
many years.
Mrs. Byng, rellct of the late John Byng, died
at the residence OF her son. DR.. George Byng
on Green street. yesterday evening, at a good
old age.
A CARD from Messrs. Herr Cissel expressing
thanks to the firemen and citizens for their as
ststance In yesterdays fire Will be found else
where.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-01-22

THE GRAND LODGE OF B'NAI BIRTH. OF District
No. 5, at Savannah yesterday, elected the fol-
lowing Officers: n. Levin, Charleston, presi-
dent; J. Il. Macks, Wilmington, first; Max
Wolf, Baltimore, secretary; Aaron Goodman,
Baltimore, treasurer. The board Of control OF
the orphan asylum fund Il. NJ. Mordecai,
Washington, and NJ. Daniel, Baltimore. A
grand ball was rendered the visitors by the
Savannah lodges last night.
THE PENNSYLVANIA RIOT BILL BRIBERY cases
were taken up at Harrisburg, yesterday, and
postponed until the second Monday In March,
when there will be no further continuance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-01-22
PRICES jewelry store, received a beautiful case
OF Que and Two dollar goods, 45I Pa. ave. /

THE WASHINGTON LIGHT INFANTRY CORPS
FAIR TO be held for TWO weeks from the 23d of
February, promises TO be highly successful. The
competition for articles to be voted for it is ex-
.pected will be very lively. A handsome uni
form has been presented by w. Wall & Co.. to
be voted to the most popular police lieutenant;
policemans badge of solid silver, TO be voted
to the most popular police officer a gold-headed
cane. TO be presented to the Cabinet officer re
ceiving the highest number OF votes; a crayon
portrait, 10 be voted to an active member; a two
Dared shell. TO be presented to the boat club re-
ceiying the highest number OF votes; firemans
silver trumpet, TO be presented to the fire COM
pany receiving the highest number OF votes; IL
handsome Remington rifle, fOrty-five calibre
presented by Col. Burnside, TO be given to the
active member getting the most votes; a dress
iDg-caSe, presented by J. p. Willett, to be COM
peted for by gentlemen, and toilet SET pre-
sented by j. ". Drew, TO be competed for by
ladies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-01-22

BARLETT's PILE SuPPosIToRIss are sure rem
edy for Piles or HemorrhofdS. Painless and
clearly. Sold by druggists. A pamphlet on the
disease and treatment mailed On request Box
OF IA, by mail, g. 90. j. c. Baker & Co., General
Agents, Philadelphia
Bakers Cod Liter Oil--uneyce,led. eos