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The Portland daily press., 1880-05-08

THE Columbus, Ohio, State Journals fig
ures for the first ballot at Chicago are:
Grant, 1856; Sherman, 142; Blaine, 147; un-
certain, 2S2. The Journal admits that
Blaine will have two votes from Ohio, and
leaving Sherman four votes short of the
solid delegation,
The Portland daily press., 1880-05-08
The Unit Rule.

The letter of Judge Robertson, District
delegate from New York to the Republican
National Convention at Chicago treating of
the unit rule and declaring his intention
to vote for Senator Blaine, will be read with
much interest 1t clearly foreshadows an
extensive break in the New York delega-
tion; and this, following the revolt in Penn
sylvania makes the nomination of Mr..
Blaine the most probable outcome of the
Convention. Should Illinois, too, be
divided, the success Of the Maine candidate
will no longer be matter of conjecture.
Judge Robertson's position is sustained,
SO far as it bears upon the power of State
Convention to bind its delegates, District as
well as State, to an observance of the unit
rule, by the repeated rulings of National
Republican Conventions. 1t is the position
explicitly taken by the Cincinnati Conven-
ton four years ago. The reasoning of the
New York delegate, the first proposition
being granted, is logical. Assuming that a
State Convention cannot bind District dele
gate to vote against the wishes of his consttu-
ents Judge Robertson declares his purpose to
respectthe avowed preference of the Republi-
can voters of Westchester District and cast his
vote and influence for the man of his choice
1t is obvious that if the preference of one
District must give way to the preferences of
others it is a farce to elect District delegates
State convention voting by the head. Hap
PLY Judge Robertson's personal choice and
judgment are in accord with what he con-
ceives to be his duty to his constituents.
He is an admirer of Mr.. Blaine and deems
that gentleman the strongest and safest man
to nominate.
1t is thought that twenty other members
of the New York delegation will follow the
lead of Mr.. Robertson. They will certainly
do SO if they respect the sentiment of the
people Of their Districts. Their strength
joined to that of the Pennsylvania men who
decline to recognize the unit rule imposed
by the Harrisburg convention, will make a
very considerable addition to Mr.. Blaines
column and weaken General Grants in a
corresponding degree.
ONE of the peculiar features of the recent
elections in Great Britain is the fact that
tfty-eight seats were won by the Liberals
with average majorities of 43 votes. South
Norfolk, the seat lately held by Mr. G. S.
Read. who visited Canada last year as
member of the Agricultural Commission,
was won by the Liberals by one majority;
Colchester and DunDannon hacame T,iebral
by two majority; Rye, Evesham, Worcester
and Buckingham by eight, and Oxford by
ten majority.
The Portland daily press., 1880-05-08
National Republican Convention.

National Convention of the Republican party
will meet at Chicago on Thursday, the Sd day of
June next, at - o'clock noon, for the nomination
of candidates to be supported for President and
Vice-President at the next election. Republicans
and all who will cooperate with them in sup
porting the nominees of the party are invited
to choose two delegates from each Congressional
District, four at large from each State, two from
each Territory and two from the District of Colum-
bia to represent them in the Convention.
j. d. CAMERON.
Chairman National Committee.
THOMAS B. KEoGH, Secretary.
The Portland daily press., 1880-05-08

The break in New York has come. Del
egate Robertson is out in card, published in
the Albany journal, in which he declares
that he shall vote for Blaine on the first bal
lot and as long thereafter as he is candi-
date. The number of those in the delega-
tion who will follow his lead is variously es-
timated at from fifteen to twenty-six. Messrs.
Woodin and Sessions have already an
nounced their intention to do so.
The Portland daily press., 1880-05-08

THE Ohio Democratic Convention was a
victory for Tilden, after all. The delegation
will give Thurman complimentary vote,
and that is all. The greater portion is for
Tilden or his man, and it is instructed to
vote as a unit.
The Portland daily press., 1880-05-08
Uncle Remus' Folk Lore,
The Rabbit and the Bear.
ATLANTA (Ga.) Constitution

IACanJa (Ta.1 COIStltutIUHI
"Dar wuz one season" said Uncle Rem us,
pulling thoughttully at his whiskers, "w'en
Brer Fox say to hissef dat he speck he better
whirl in en- plant goober patch, en- in dem
days, mon, hit wuz tech and go. De wud
wern't mon out'n his mouf TO de groun' us
brok'd up en- de goobers 'uz planted. Ole
Brer Rabbit he sot off en- watch de motions,
he did, en- he sorter shet one eye en- sing to his
chilluns:
The Portland daily press., 1880-05-08

The honest Greenbackers, who suspect
no evil in others because they are good
themselves, are already telling Solon Chase
that if he opposes fusion they shall think he
has been bought by Blaine. The Machias
Union starts the cry
The Portland daily press., 1880-05-08

THE Maine Standard is improving in tone.
1t now talks of "this side of Gehenna,"
dropping into Hebrew in cautious way.
The Portland daily press., 1880-05-08

THE Augusta, Ga, Chronicle believes that
no legislative body in the world, except our
National House, would endure such nuis-
ance as Acklen.
The Portland daily press., 1880-05-08
WHO is THE JUDAS ?

FsyHE above question is answered by a CARTOON
l. size 10xl4 inches) by d. ID. CJOMBS of Lew
Sent to any address on receipt of 20 cts. A liberal
discount to the trade. Address, Box 474 Auburn,
Maine. nv7d1W
The Portland daily press., 1880-05-08
CLOSING OUT SALE.

The Stock and Fixtures of FANCY
GOODS STORE, 500 Congress Street,
will be sold by the 18th of this month.
A good chance is now offered to parties
to obtain Fancy Goods at great bargains.
III. X. CORNF0RTH.
The Portland daily press., 1880-05-08

Recollections of an Old Pioneer. By Peter
H. Burnett. (New York: ,. Appleton & Co.;
Portland: Bailey & Noyes.) Mr.. Burnett had
the honor of being the first governor of Cali
fornia, and his "reminiscences of the stirring
days of the discovery of gold in that State are
full of lively interest. His memory includes a
long and eventual period of American history,
and his recital is made with such plain COM
nonsense, good humor and manly feeling that
it commends itself and its writer at once TO the
favor of the reader 1t is the record of the ex-
perience of a sound-hearted and practical man
who has been apt in watching the progress of
affairs and is ready to give his opinion freely
and honestly. The volume will be widely
read and well liked.
The Portland daily press., 1880-05-08

"reminiscences of William Ellery Charming,
by Miss E. P. Peabody Boston: Roberts Broth
ers; Portland: Loring, Short & Harmon. is one
of the most complete and valuable contribu-
tions to the centennial year Of this eminent di-
vine. 1t contains many and full "reminiscences
of DR.. Charming, and has received the most
unqualified praise from those whose personal
knowledge and appreciation of the subject
rendered them able to judge of the fidelity of
the likeness of him.
The Portland daily press., 1880-05-08

Fifteen Sermons by Bishop Whittingham of
Maryland CNew York: d. Appleton; Portland:
Bailey & Noyes) will be found of interest to
readers of the Episcopalian denomination.
They are more or less sectarian in tone, which
of course fits their eloquence for those whose
belief is similar with that of the author.
The Portland daily press., 1880-05-08
Recent Publications.

Sophocles: By Lewis Campbell, L. L. d.
New York: d. Appleton & Co.; Portland:
Bailey & Noyes) is one of the volumes of the
Classical W riters series, which is in course of
publication under the editorship of Prof John
Richard Green. As whole, the memoir of
Sophocles is not so powerful or so effective as
Prof. Mahaffy's sketch of Euripides, in the
same series; which is partly due to the lack of
detail of the life of Sophocles, and still more to
the richer, more poetic and sympathetic man
ner Of Prof. Mahaffy. DIR. Campbell's criti-
cism is somewhat German in its tone it is oc-
casionally too slow in analysis and identifies
itself too little with the action of the drama
upon which it comments-but it is also very
judicious, scholarly and interesting. His writ
ing is smooth, not inspired by the subtle an
cient music that may be caught from the reso-
nant periods of the Greek drama-but is read
able and unaffected. Prof. Campbell gives the
few particulars known of the history of Sopho-
cles in the first chapter of the memoir He
was chosen when boy, ON account of his beau
ty and skill in music to lead choral process
sion in honor of the victory at Salamis In
his twenty-seventh year (B. C. 1859 he tri-
umphed over Eschylus at contest of musical
and poetic skill. He was native of Colonus
and his father was a superintendent of manu-
factures of cutlery; and Prof Campbell be-
lieves that certain public appointments given
to Sophocles were due to no special qualifca-
tions of his own, but to the moneyed influence
OF his father. A statue of Sophocles is in the
Lateran Museum at Rome, of which Prof
Campbell says "the first glance may show us
only statesman or general of handsome pres
ence but moderate calibre like any other re-
spectacle Athenian,' but as we continue gaz-
ing on the harmonious figure grave and
sympathetic majesty is seen to breathe from
every line." Two chapters upon the antece-
dents religious, national and political, of
Sophocles are rather heavy and over.wise for
the readers pleasure. The grouping of dra-
matte subjects treated by Sophocles is compre-
hensive and interesting; and the notes upon his
seven existing plays his methods of construc-
tion and his persons are valuable and sugges-
two
The Portland daily press., 1880-05-08
TERMS $500 PER ANNUM, IN ADVANCE.

Thanksgiving and Other Poems. By Aga
tha, (New York: G. p. Putnams Sons; Port
land: Loring, Short & Harmony contains
number of smoothly written and agreeable po-
ems, OF average merit. Without any preten-
sion. the author writes easily and prettily. and
her volume will give especial pleasure to her
personal friends. The first poem, Thanksgiv-
ing, is a natural and pleasant sketch of the
time-honored festival.
The Portland daily press., 1880-05-08

A companion volume to this one is pub
lished by Messrs Roberts (Portland Loring,
Short and Harmony written by Rev. G. T.
Brooks. 1t is made up of brief and significant
paragraphs of which its title, Charming, Gen.
tenIial Memory, gives an idea of the scope.
1t contains many passages from DIR. Chan
ning's writings, and anecdotes of his sayings
and doings. 1t is a more objective sketch than
that written by Miss Peabody and will divide
favor with it, or rather each will supplement
the portraiture afforded by the other.
The Portland daily press., 1880-05-08

Alaska, By Rev. Sheldon jackson, (New
York: Dodd, Mead & Co.; Portland; Hoyt,
Fogg & Donham) gives an account of the mis-
sionary labors in the territory of Alaska. 1t
abounds in illustrations, showing weapons,
utensils, etc., of the Indian tribes: and gives
an interesting description of their strange GUS
toms and the progress they have made toward
enlightened civilization.
The Portland daily press., 1880-05-08

Messrs. Houghton & Osgood (Portland Lor-
ing, Short & Harmony publish very attrac-
tive volume of selections from the best Ameri
can prose writings. 1t is especially designed
for the use of students, to lead them by this
pleasant path to desire more complete knowl-
edge of the works of the authors herein repre-
sented. A glance at its table of contents is
enough to praise it. The Snow Image, Rip
Van Wrinkle, selections from Outre-M -Mer, Yam
kee Gypsies, The Gambrel- Rooted House, and
the sketches by Lowell and Thoreau and essays
by Emerson show the scope and design of the
velume.
The Portland daily press., 1880-05-08

What Ti,ey Say OF Hold Fast Tobacco.
BOSTON, April IT, 1880.
2. j. EATON, Esq. Dear Sir,-We have been US
ing the Hold Fast Tobacco for three months. and
have found it to be as fine quality as any tobacco
we have ever sold at the price. 1t has Invariably
given the most perfect satisfaction to our ustomers
Yours respectfully,
ESTABROOK & EATON
Nos. 222 and 224 Washington st., Boston. \
ap21 diff
The Portland daily press., 1880-05-08

The Little Mountain Princess, by Ella s.
Cummins Boston: Loring) is foolish, poorly
written novel with a tone of vulgarity contin-
ually obtruding itself. 1t is Of the cheapest
sort of fiction, and dear at any price.
The Portland daily press., 1880-05-08

Adventures in Patagonia, by Rev. Titus
Coan (New York: Dodd, Mead & Co.; Port
land: Hoyt, Fogg s. Donham), is an account
of missionary tour to Patagonia, which the
writer, in company with fellow student, un.
dertook in 1888 Mr.. Coan relates his adven-
lures in an interesting and lively manner, and
gives many valuable and entertaining particu-
lars of Patagonian life and scenery. The book
is free from cant and tedious narrative, and
gives graphic picture of strange region as
seen by a man desirous to understand its Gus
toms in order to benefit its people.
The Portland daily press., 1880-05-08

Principles and Portraits, by Rev. G. A. Bar
tol Boston: Roberts Brothers; Portland: Lor-
ing, Short & Harmony, is a volume of thought
full, imaginative and elegant essays by an au-
thor whose large and generous spirit, agree
able manner and unfailing brightness of imag.
ination need no words to commend them to
the public The essay on Business contains
much strong and clear thought; the one con-
cerni ng Beasts is full of kindly sympathy for
animals, and admiration of their instinct,
which at least touches to the limits of soul.
Politics and Play are both excellently treated;
and it is pleasant to read the fervent words in
which the author speaks some little part of the
honor in which he holds the memory of Abra-
ham Lincoln. Among the Portraits, the es-
say on Shakespeare is the finest an interesting
sketch is that of the artist Hunt, whose recent
death moves Mr.. Bartol to portray him as he
knew him III daily life.
The Portland daily press., 1880-05-08

On Board the Rocket By Capt. Robert G.
Adams Boston: d. Lothrop), describes life on
board ship, with all its adventures, tragic or
comic, the hardships of seamen, their work,
their songs, and their daily life. 1t should be
read by all ship-owners, on account of its ex-
cellent hints as to the practical management
of a crew and the relations existing on ship
board between master and men,.
The Portland daily press., 1880-05-08

Two more volumes of Prof. William j.
Rolfe's admirable edition of the Plays of
Shakespeare contain King Henry the Fourth.
The notes and comments of Prof. Rolfe and
the selections which he makes from the writ
ings of other critics of Shakespeare, are of
set forth the text by showing its beauty and
meaning in a strong light, instead of covering
the original cloth of gold with bizarre en-
broidery-as is the custom of much of the
modern Shaksperian comment. Every class
in English literature in our schools should
adopt Prof. Rolfe's edition; and its convenient
form and carefully noted text fit it for public
and family libraries. 1t cannot be too strongly
commended.
The Portland daily press., 1880-05-08

THOMAS B. KEoGH, Secretary.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-10-13
he republicans controlled the state
SOOTHING THE patriots"

A nation is ruled by its people and not
by its politicians. Kings, emperors, presi-
dents and dignitaries of every description
may appear to hold in their grasp the real
reins of authority and government, but be-
fore the firm, determined movement of
united people their authority breaks down,
their government falls to the earth, their
sceptres drop from nerveess hands and
their power melts away into thin air. The
despot, reclining amid the glores Of his
throne. and carelessly dealing with, the life
and death of his subjects, may well trem-
bic and realize that his own existence lies
wholly at the mercy of those same subjects.
In nation the people are everything; the
officials, the politicians and the govern
mental machinery are comparatively MOTH
ing. The voice of Americas people to-
day, and not the whines and growls of her
petty offieholders and office.seekers, is her
law.
How silly it sounds, in view Of these
facts, to hear men seriously rcmsrking that
ifsuch and such party gets into power, or
If such and such politician or set of poll.
ticians succeed in their measures, i, is Ger.
tain to bring irretricvable ruin upon the
country. These would.be patriots seem to
completely ignore the all.important fact
that the whole people have voice in every
question Of vital interest and that the
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-10-13

country has never been and will never be
within the unlimited control of any single
political party or set of politicians. The
inhabitants of America possesses too deep
IA too abiding love tor their great repub'
lie to permit themselves to stand passivcly
by and suffer it giories to be fritted away
between the mercenary fingers Of political
managers and wirc-pullers. Therefore
would we rcassure those long-yisaged
"patrots" who are very busily engaged in
prophcsying all manner of rack and ruin
that there is not the slightest occasion tor
melancholy display of walls and groans,
and that this great nation is amply able to
take care of itself,
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-10-13

Mrs. WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP-Rev.
Sylvanus Cobb thus writes in the Boston
Christian Freeman We would by no
means recommend any kind of medicine
which we did not know to be good-par-
ticularly tor infants. But of Mrs. Wins
lows Soothing Syrup we speak from
knowledge; in our own family, it has prov
ed pleasing indeed, by giving an infant
troubled with collie pains, quiet sleep, and
the parents unbroken rest at night. Most
parents can appreciate these blessings.
Here is an article which works to perfection,
and which is harmless for the sleep which it
affords the infant Is perfectly natural, and
the little cherub awakes as "bright as a
button And during the process of teeth
ing, its value is incalculabe. We have
frequently heard mothers say that they
would not be without it from the birth of
the child till it had finished with the teeth
Ing siege, on any consideration whatever.
Sold by all druggists Twenty-Five cents a
bottle (Jl
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-10-13

ITcuING PILES is one OF the most an
noying diseases in the world, and yet
all can find sure relief by the use of DR..
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in thousands Of instances and invaria-
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are moisture, like perspiration, intense
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Reader, if you are suffering from this
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crusty, scaly skin eruptions, use DR..
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The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-10-13
GEN. WINFIELD SCOTT HANCOCK.

"a full vote; free ballot and a far count
public Office il a trust, not bounty bestowed
upon the holder. No incompetent or dishonest per-
son should ever he entrusted with H."
''If called to the Presidency should deem II my
duty TO resist with all my power any attempt TO I'M
pair or evadc the full force and effect OF the con
stution, which in every article section and amend.
ment, Is the supreme law ofthe land"
'The right of trial by jury, the habeas corpus,
the liberty of the press, the freedom of speech, the
natural rights of persons and the rights OF properly
must be preserved
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-10-13
A WONDERFUL DISCOVERY,

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coughs, neglected colds, bronchitis, hay
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lingering diseases of the throat and lungs,
DR.. Kings New Discovery has no equal
and has established for itself a worldwide
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The formula from which it is prepared is
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Go to your druggist and get trial bottle
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sale by Geo. Z. O'Hara, Druggist, Cairo,
III. o.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-10-13

CoUGHs.-"Brown Bronchial Troches
are used with advantage to alleviate cough
sore throat, hoarseness and bronchial aifec.
tons. For thirty years these Troches have
been in use, with annually increasing favor.
They are not new and untried, but having
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The THRoAT.--."Brown Bronchial Tro.
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Speakers and singers find the Troches use:
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A CouGn, Cold, CATARRH of sore throat
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The genuine browns Bronchial Troches
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The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-10-13
SET BACK FORTY-TWO YEARS.

81 was troubled for many years with
Kidney Complaint, Gravel, ETC.. my blood
became thin; was dull and inactive
could hardly crawl about; was an old worn
out man all over could get nothing to help
me, until got Hop Bitters, and now am
boy again. My blood and kidneys are
all right and | am as active as q man of
80, although l am ~, and have no doubt
it will do as well for others OF my age. 1t
is worth trial, Father. Sunday Mercury.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-10-13
ON TIME AS USUAL.

Jones now goes to business regularly.
That attack Of Neuralgia that LAID him up
and which was only fresh visitation of an
old enemy, disappeared, because he took a
friends advice and used DR.. Thomas Eclec-
trio Oil. Rheumatic pain, sores, cuts,
bruises, throat and lung complaints, etc,
are invariably conquered by 1t.
PAULG. Schulz.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-10-13
Hon. CARL ScHuRz

~ ehall certainly not attempt TO depredcate the
character ofGen. Hancock, and the great services
gentleman OF irreproaehable character. which shall
Be sorry 10 see any effort made 10 discredt,. AZ o
soldier, he has shown signal bravery and skill in
handling troops under difficult circumstances, and
his name 10 identified with some Of the most rplen
did achievements OF the war. For oil THE every
rood citizen will honor him"
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-10-13

BoTH the Cincinnati republican organs
indorse Grants conspiracy to secede and
rebel against the United States government,
in the event of Hancocks election.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-10-13

The fact that Weaver is cousin of Jas.
A. Garfield may be the reason why he has
been able to draw such liberal extent on
the republican campaign fund. The ties
of consanguinity very naturally creates in
Gen. Viewers bosom fellow feeling for
the republican candidate. But then he
ought not to deny what every intelligent
man knows to be a fact, namely, that he is
cam paigning in the interest of the republi-
can party.