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The Portland daily press., 1880-01-24
Gems from the Greenback-Labor
Chronicle.

The Repubs don't like the Chronicle criti-
cisms of the Supreme Court, and threaten to
squelch it, Come on, you rebel hellions; you
tramplers on the constitution; you usurpers Of
the peoples liberties; you briberS; you con-
spirators; you revolutionists; and try it on.
Barking dogs seldom bite Have you got any
teeth? If SO, it is time to show them, for we
now give you fair notice that we shall leave no
stone unturned; no word unSaid or unwritten
that can in the least degree contribute to driv-
ing the men who constitute the Supreme Court
into the disgrace they have SO well earned and
so richly merit. Now put this in your rascally
pipes and smoke it, and if you don't like 1t, do
the next best thing.
The most bitter pill of the whole lot to swal-
low is the knowledge that with our eyes wide
open we allowed ourselves to be led straight
into the Republican camp, and then that we
sat there supinely, until they bound us hand
and foot.
The Standard thinks the Chronicle ought to
apologize to the seven Australian Jackasses.
We most respectfully take off our hat, bow
our head and say to the Australian quadruped:
We apologize; we know not what we said. 10
what can we compare the court now. Mr..
Standard, since the Jackass feels insulted?
All peaceful measures first. II they fail,
then it is the right of the people to abolish the
government and institute a new one in which
courts and politicians will not be allowed to
override the constitution and laws with lmpu-
nifty.
Dictator Chamberlain having performed his
part of the Republican programme, has turned
over the command and retured to Bowdoin.
The laurels he has won and which he wears
upon his brow will turn to wormwood in his
mouth, to dynamite in his bowels. Lees
sword even won't save him. nor burnt brandy
either.
A government which, having the constitu-
ton, the law, and right and justice on its side,
refuses to act because somebody may be hurt,
and by refusing permits the liberties of the peo
pie to be butchered, is guilty of treason.
The Chronicle will criticise the Court fully
until it has answered every reply to all the
questions submitted to the Court. With the
success of the Republican thieves in this State
this year, human liberty in this country dies
The time has come for every true patriot to
prepare for civil war, for it must and will come
if these things go on In less than ten years
the rotten system of government under which
we now live will be overturned. and real re-
public he established in its place.
The Portland daily press., 1880-01-24
Getting Ahead. of a Pied Piper.
From the London Telegraph

FROM tne LOnuOn IeleSrdpu.l
Rats and their eccentric freaks play no in
considerable part in German legendary lore.
That their passion for music will induce them
to brave the utmost peril we have learnt from
the "Rat-catcher of Hameln's' quaint narra-
tive. Poor Bishop Hatto discovered to his cost
what desperate enterprises they were capable
of undertaking when stimulated to strenuous
efforts by the promptings of outraged morality
and of an inborn prediction for episcopal
flesh. Ever since they stormed that luckless
prelate's castle, and picked his bones in highly
memorable manner, they have loved to linger
in the purlieus of German bishops palaces, and
cathedral cities are their favorite abodes-at
least, such is the popular belief in Catholic
provinces of tie Fatherland. In Paderborn,
it seems they have established themselves so
solidly that the municipal authorities OF that
venerable stronghold of the church have found
it necessary to adopt extreme measures for
their expulsion. A short time ago the Burgo-
master, Herr Frankenburg, entered into con-
tract with the eminent rat-catcher, Baum, by
which the latter bound himself to deliver Pad
erborn of its rodent population for the Pecu-
mary consideration of 600 marks Every facili-
ty was given to him by the citizens; he enjoyed
free access alike to cellar and garret; crypt
and mmiment room; and after a fortnights
remorseleSS campaign, during which thousands
of victims succumbed to his skill, he declared
Paderborn to be absolutely ratless and mouse
less But he had to do with q burgomaster
wilier than any rat that ever wore whiskers.
This sagacous functionary forthwith issued a
proclamation exhorting every burgess of Pad
erborn still cognizant of the presence of rat or
mouse in his domicile to make declaration
thereof at the Town Hall within four and
twenty hours. So many citizens appeared at
the Rathhaus next morning in response to this
appeal that the Town Council of Paderborn
has been celebrating ever since whether or
not Baum's fee shall be paid to him, and, ac-
cording to the latest accounts, cannot come to
any decision upon the knotty point. Mean
while, Paderborn if not absolutely rateless,
has got rid of at least ninety per cent of its rats
without disbursing silver.
The Portland daily press., 1880-01-24
Her Tea Store Chrome.

dame well along in years got into Mich
igan avenue car with pound of tea under one
arm, a chrome under the other, and she was
hardly seated before man leaned forward
and asked
81 beg pardon, but have you any objections
to my inspecting that work of art?"
She handed it over; and he looked at it
closely for long time and then said
Chow beautiful and life-like? If ever get
rich shall have at least three Of these beauti-
full oil paintings. L don't want to seem imper-
tnent, bat may | ask if you purchased that
beautiful MASTERPIECES for less than S50OO?"
'Y- yes," she admitted
"Ah! perhaps they made discount in order
to secure your patronage. Perhaps you got it
for forty-five hundred. Cheap enough. l
wish had million dollars. How lido revel
in these delicious landscapes"
The woman looked from tea to the picture,
then at the man, and her eyes began TO bulge
out in astonishment
eyes, this is indeed a masterpiece, he
sighed as he held it up. mo one but lady
of refinement and culture could have rejected
it. Pray, madam, let me ask If you recog-
nized the handiwork of Gonzia de Moria in it
as soon as you saw it?'
"Oh, yes" she replied, while her eyes grew
larger than ever.
If had $4,000 to spare | should try and pur-
chase it of you, but as it is, can only wish you
much Joy over its possession. Had you noticed
that tree in the background"
''Y-yes," she answered, as she leaned for
ward.
, How wonderfully true to nature! That
knot-hole there was never excelled by the
hand of man. / always identify the works OF
Gonzia de Moria by the knot-holes in the
trees. Will you bear that in mind in your
future selections"
eyes, sir, and am very much obliged"
"And in the foreground you observe COW
standing under tree This is a tree without
any knot-hole, but what foliage! Ali if l on
ly had money-money to enable me to indulge
my taste for such exquisite things See what
COW! See that expression of contentment in
her face Observe tae majestic curve of those
horns Here is the figure l was looking for
All! it is a 4. This COW gives four quarts OF
milk per day. Gonzia de Moria always marks
the quantity of milk on every cow, and custom
should send friend to you to buy this picture
for $1,000. But, no! lou are able to hold it.
You cannot be tempted"
'Pd sell it for-'J
"For $5, 1000" he interrupted "but, alas! L
cannot raise that sum! Here in the foreground
is an opening in the rocks. Do you know what
is in there?"
Me-
ga jug!'' he hoarsely whispered-'a jug
containing remedy warranted to take OIL
moles and freckles. Try it once and be con-
vinced."
He sank back and shut his eyes. She sat up
very straight and seemed to reflect. She had
moles and freckles but it was none of his busi-
ness. Presently she stood up, rang the bell,
mashed the chrome over his head and walked
out without word. Everybody laughed but
the man with his eyes shut. He opened them
after the car started, looked down at the ruined
chrome, and sadly sighed
"Ah! masterpiece of Gonzia de Moria alasl
got any chewing tobacco in this car?"-Detroit
Free Press.
The Portland daily press., 1880-01-24
Washington's Market Cart.

On the 29th of April Braddock left Alexan-
dria. On the 9th of July he fell. Washing
ton filled the mountain passes with troops and
kept off the French and Indians from the town
that trembled and grew. When the French
power in Virginia was broken he married, and
'society' was chagrined at its early expert
en- ces of his married life. Parson Weems tells
us that alexandria, though small, was love-
", but had no charms for the palate. By to-
bacco the neighbors had made money. They
then began to look down on the poorer sort and
to talk about families OF course such great
people could not run market carts. Hence the
Belhavenites often sat down to dinner OF salt
meat and johnny-cake. But when Washington
brought the wealthy widow Custis TO Mount
Vernon market cart was constructed and
twice week sent to Belhaven with fat things
that amazed the lean market. Country gem
tlemen dining in town wondered at the change
of fare and thus it was discovered to the NOR
tifcation of some of the little great ones, that
Col. Washington ran market cart. Society"
then, if proud, was often plain, for Washing
ton writes in his diary of a ball in Alexandria
in 176O, where Observation-Disclosures served as
table cloths and bread and butter with tea,
(which the drinkers could not distinguish from
hot water sweetened," made the bill of fare,
and in his disgust he writes it down "a bread
and butter ball. Harper's Magazine for
February.
The Portland daily press., 1880-01-24
Wicked Leaders of the Blind.

The condition of things at the State capl-
tai remains uncomfortable. The Leglsla-
ture continues it's sessions and is proceed
ing with business at about the ordinary
rate: but some members of both Senate and
House continue to absent themselves
from the sessions and hold meetings at
hall on Water street, calling themselves a
Legislature. This is a very silly and futile
thing for them to do, as the more sensible
and honest of them fully realize, and the
most of them are very ready to enter upon
the discharge of the duties at the State
House for which they were elected. They
are kept out by the clamor and entreaty OF
the s'counted-in men," who will be LETT OF
all men most miserable when the excitement
is over, and by the advice, urgency and
command of a few leaders who are desper-
ate because of their personal condition. 1t
turns out on investigation OF the
state of things left by the outgoing
Fusion government, that grave wrongs, if
not crimes, were committed by some men
in charge of affairs and some of them are
likely to find their way into State prison be-
fore very long. Under this tremendous
stress. what wonder is it that these leaders
will. struggle till the last gasp to shield
themselves behind the decent men whom
they can coax or force to remain IN rebel
lion. Every device is used to effect this
result. Emissaries are sent through the
State to stir up nstituents to write to
their representatives urging them to stick;
the two or three reckless newspapers which
the conspirators control, are filled with
wicked and lying incentives to these mem
hers to continue their unlawful organlza-
tion and constant misrepresentation is used
about help of some vague kind likely to
come from outside.
1t is perhaps noS very surprising under
these circumstances that men unfamiliar
with public life and rnsuspicious OF the per-
sonal motives which actuate their leader rs
should for time be swept away into wrong
and foolish courses. But this sort OF thing
cannot long continue. After while it will
come to the consciousness of even the most
stupid of these members that he is being
used and played upon by men whose per-
sonal fortunes are embarked in this wicked
venture. When that consciousness does
arrive, the rebellion will be over, and the
members who have right will take their
places in the Legislature and discharge their
| duty there as decent men should. That VIII
be much better business for them than to
be used as protectors of the personal for
tunes or personal safety of Eben F. Pills
bury or any other desperate adventurer,
who fears speedy retribution for outrages
against law, honesty, decency and the pub
| lie peace.
The Portland daily press., 1880-01-24
From theBath Times'l
A Republican LaWyerl

The Standard prints what purports to be the
views of Hon. w. Gilbert of this city upon the
recent decisions of the Supreme Court 1t is
not the first time that Judge Gilbert has pro-
fessed to hold views Numerically opposite to
those held by the Court, and his notions Of the
matter would not now be noticed but for the
following editorial in the same number of the
Standard:
We call special attention to the criticism of the
opinion of the Court by Judge Gilbert of Bath, in
this ISSUE He is an able lawyer, Republican in
politics, elected by that party to the office Of
Judge of Probate, which he now holds, and cannot
be accused of partsanship. 1t should have appeared
yesterday, but failed to reach in season. Who
will be the next Republican lawyer to tell the truth
about that opinion? If members of the regular
Legislature have had any doubts about the legality
of their organization, these doubts should be dis
PEELED when Republican lawyer of such ability
to the front to assure them of the soundness
of their position
Knowing Judge Gilbert's political status and
feelings, as we do, we know that he will give
the Standard little thanks for chasing him as
Republican. 1t is quite true that for several
years he was connected with that party and a
recipient of its honors. Failing, however, to
get nomination for Congress, he came to the
conclusion that the party was no better than it
should be, and decided in 1872 to fight nit
Greeley. A proposal by Republicans TO nomi-
i int Very Sasy ir7Ge,aS .Probete- wade 70 him
! at a Greeley meeting in the evening, led him
| to reconsider his meditated desertion, and an
| other gentlemen presided at the meeting. He
was elected Judge of Probate, and through his
| first term maintained the position of disgrun-
tied Republican. Still protesting so much fealty
| TO the Republican party as to secure renom-
nation in 1876; he held alCof from the canvass,
however, and late in the day of the election
voted against Gov. Connor, his ticket being as
follows:-for Governor an unknown somebody
Byron Farrar; for Congress, S. Clifford Bel
cher, Democrat; for Senator, p. M. Whitmore,
DEM; for Register of Probate, q. w. Longley,
Rep. for County Attorney G. W. Larrabee,
Dem. for Representative, s. ID. Bailey, Dem.
That was his ticket on he day in which the
Republicans gave him over thousand majori-
ty the only Republican on it being the Regis
ter of Probate, then in Office under him. And
from that day to this the Republican party has
had no more uncompromising opponent than
the Hon. Washington Gilbert
The Portland daily press., 1880-01-24

A LITTLE communication in the PRESS
few days ago stated that Daniel W. True
carried off the stationery, inkstand, &c. fur-
nished by the State to the desk in the Sen
ate occupied for few days by him. Mr..
True, in a spiteful note tc the Argus char-
acterized the statement of our correspondent
as "a lie." We have taken the pains TO as
certain the truth in the matter, which Is
that Mr. True carried off the articles men
toned, and that some other things not men
toned are missing from the desk. We are
sorry to be compelled to refer again to this
very disagreeable subject, on account u Mr..
True's respectable connections and former
good reputation; but his rude denial forced
us to call our correspondent to account, and
investigation shows that the correspondent
told the truth.
The Portland daily press., 1880-01-24
MIR. P11LsBURY thinks if the bogus leg

Mr.. PILLsBURY thinks if the bogus legis-
lature is moved it should be to some Fusion
city where it will be among friends and will
receive protection. Portland is not Flu
sion city-not by six hundred-but we as
sure you, Messrs. Bogus Legislators, that If
you will come here not a hair of your heads
shall be harmed. Portland is healthier
city than Biddeford, and you'll live longer
here, which is certainly all advantage from
your standpoint.
The Portland daily press., 1880-01-24

THE Progressive Age in its enumeration
of Garcelon's blunders strangely forgets to
mention the greatest blunder of all-the re-
versal of popular election by false and
fraudulent count.
The Portland daily press., 1880-01-24

SENATORS Strickland and Ellis seem to be
inclined to adopt sensible course. The
Fusionists will find them much better lead
ers than Pillsbury and Fogg.
The Portland daily press., 1880-01-24

Tis evident from the extracts from the
Greenback-Labor Chronicle published in
another column that Messrs. Fogg and
Blood have been and still are ready to inau-
gurate civil war. 1t will be sad day for
the State when these communists are able to
command any considerable number Of fol-
loa1rn
The Portland daily press., 1880-01-24

TAMMANY HALL has held a convention
and given notice in substance that it will
not support Tilden if nominated. 1t gave
the same notice in 1875, but the barrel
proved too much.
The Portland daily press., 1880-01-24

THE Argus, which styles the Hon. Wash
ington Gilbert Republican, is referred to
the article copied from the Bath Times in
another column. The R publcanism OF
Mr.. Gilbert seems to be like that Of the New
York Sun-it departed some years ago.
The Portland daily press., 1880-01-24

THE Boston Post talks about the Repub-
lican Legislature in this State hesitating to
proceed. The editor of the Post should con-
suit the news columns of his journal. He
will find nothing there to indicate hesitancy.
The Portland daily press., 1880-01-24

CONGRESS HALL will be good place to
hold the bogus Legislature. Its walls are
saturated with the eloquence of the Hon. F.
M FOup
The Portland daily press., 1880-01-24

Fusion Secretary of State Sawyer seems
to be the most desperate of the conspirators
at present. Perhaps his valor will ooze out
when Mr.. Strout's bill becomes law
The Portland daily press., 1880-01-24

BDDEFoRD's anxiety to secure the ''great-
est show on earth otherwise known as the
Fusion Legislature is explained probably
by the fact that the Humpty Dumpty troupe
did not play there. Biddeford is jealous OF
Portland
The Portland daily press., 1880-01-24

cop1 or int eht Me1pt
ship with the advantage which the shooting
of Dixon gave him he was defeated. Per-
haps George, the successful candidate, had
shot more men,
The Portland daily press., 1880-01-24
THEI PRESS.
SATURDAY MORNING, JANUARY "a.

EVERY regular attache of the PRESS is furnished
with Card certificate signed by Stanley T. Pullen,
Editor. Ali railway, steamboat and hote managers
will confer favor upon by demanding credentials
of every person claiming to represent our journal
The Portland daily press., 1880-01-24

A STU ALTON as Travelling Salesman for first,
"A class Grocery House by one who can command
good trade in the eastern part of Maine,.to com
mence about Feb. l. 1880. Refers to his former
employers. Address f. T, GROWS, at II. H. New
ems Co.'s. 184 and 1856 Fore Street, Portland Me.
ian13 dZW
The Portland daily press., 1880-01-24

We do not read anonymous letters and communi-
cations. he and address of the writer are in
all cases Indispensable. not necessarily for pubca-
ton but as a guaranty of good faith.
We cannot undertake to return or preserve COM
munlt atIons that are not used.
The Portland daily press., 1880-01-24

EDISON has been telegraphing to London
and Paris papers that the success OF his
light is not questioned by scientific men,
which is very far from the truth. The ap-
parent object was to bear gas stocks, but it
failed
The Portland daily press., 1880-01-24
THE BLACK LIST.

Here is the list in black letters of the men
who, by an unhappy accident being in
important official positions, deliberately
abused their trust, perverted the laws which
it was their sworn duty to execute justly and
impartially according to their spirit and in
tent, who sought by wicked trickery to
thwart the will of the people as expressed at
the polls and who not only brought dis
grace upon themselves but smirched the
fair fame of the State whose officials they
unfortunately were. Their names and places
should be known of all men that they
may receive the just punishment OF being
regarded as infamous by all good citizens
and that the rising generation may learn by
their example the folly of being wicked.
To this list is appended the names of such
other men as have taken offices to which
they knew they were not elected, and who
become equally guilty by taking advantage
of the vile conduct of the original malefac-
tors.
The Portland daily press., 1880-01-24
WANTS..
WRkefaeE.

A YOUNG man as assistant Bookkeeper, in a
"A wholesale dry goods store must be good
penman and come well recommended. Address
P. o. BOX 1892. Ja22d3t
The Portland daily press., 1880-01-24
SALESMAN WANTED.

DY one of the largest houses in Maine first
I'D class Salesman with an established trade Ill the
CIR tcery and Flour business, to whom permanent
situation will be given, with good salary. Address,
sta in where trade is located,
de5l BOX 935, Portland, Maine.
The Portland daily press., 1880-01-24
ElnerSOn'S Anthem Book.

By L. o. EMERSON. Price $1.25, or $12. per doz.
1t is pleasure to look through this fine book,
and Choir Leaders will all be pleased with the gen
eral beauty of the music, and the great variety.
ces, etc., including an Anthem Doxology and some
fine new Hymn Anthems. Also Is Responses and
Chants. Music for Christmas. Easter and all other
special occasions is provided.
The Portland daily press., 1880-01-24
Wanted.

CANVASSERS for the easiest selling books offered
~ to agents. Also a few men to train and locate
agents, beaUy commissions. Apply at once to z. A.
PAGE 146 Exchange ST. Portland Me. Call be-
tween 10 and IL q. m and 2 and 5 p. m. dc6n
The Portland daily press., 1880-01-24
ANNUAL MEETINGS.
NOTICE..

FE1HE annual meeting of the International steam
i ship Company will be held at theT once, NO;
2Sth at O'clock p NJ for the election of officers,
action on the proposed Amendment to BYLAWS and
the transaction of any other business tnat may
iaGoIIr ynT come before them II. j. LIBBY.
ioS3 81 33atJ Secretary.
The Portland daily press., 1880-01-24

A VERY pleasantly located and desirable rent oa
with tower. thorough drainage, good garden, 100
wards from the horse cars. Inquire of
WARREN SPARROW, 81 Middle ST..
ieIltS or at his residence in Deering.
The Portland daily press., 1880-01-24
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