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Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-07-21

THE Republicans are predicting for
President Garfield after his recovery
a position of remarkable, if not un.
precedented authority and influence"
That will depend much upon how he
exercises that "infuence and author
ity." If he runs the government in
the same corrupt and extravagant
channels which distinguished that of
his two immediate predecessors, the
Influence" at least will be short-lived.
If he runs it as they did, as q person
al government 10 sell his Authority"
and receive the most il will bring to
his private gain, the horror produced
by the attack upon his life and the
general sympathy following it, will
not rescue him from a degree of con-
tempt which will be remarkable and
unprecedented" for its intensity. If
he shows himself incapable of rising
above party rancor in the administra.
tion of q government intended for the
general good Of all alike, or If he fails
to read the lessons of the past so as to
avoid the corrHptions, the tyranny,
and the selfish greed which rendered
his immediate predecessors a reproach,
we shall not expect to witness any en-
during marks of confidence or respect
But there is good hope for better
things from President Garfield. With
much ability and large endowments
we may expect him to aspire to great
ness a. q statesman in the discharge of
the duties of his high Office, in the
spirit and for the purposes provided
for by the constitution and laws. His
last predecessors had no such incen.
tive. They we're content apparently,
to draw pay, receive presents, make
appointments, veto or sign bills ac-
cording to ring or corporate infu-
ences, and 10 protect thieves, as the
limit of Executive capability.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-07-21
Still Favorable.
The Wounded President slowly, but
surely, Recovering.

WAsHINGTos, July 10, p. AT 9
?. y. the fresldents pulse was 30 snd
temperature and respiration normal,
and up to this hour no signs Of increAs.
ing fever have appeared His diet 10.
day has been lighter and simpler. Doc
tors Bliss and Reyburn are now tempo
rarily absent, but before leaving express.
ed themselves entirely satisfied a. TO the
patients condition and progress.
$50 BULLETIN.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, $50 E.-The
President has passed a very good night,
and this morning he is free from fever
and expresses himself as feeling quite
comfortable. Pulse 20, temperature Is.
B, respiration IS.
HEARTY BREAEFAET AND A COMFORTABLE
DAY.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, . r. x.-The Pres.
ident is passing a comfortable day. lie
had for breakfast this morning toast
milk and meat Juice, and ate them with
apparent relish. His pulse is now g2
and his temperature and respiration
are normal.
PASSES An EECELLENT DAY.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, ,7P.N.-The Pres.
ident has passed an excellent day and
afternoon. The fever has been les
than on any day since be was wounded.
At P. N. his pulse was -, temperature
81 5, respiration l9. At present his
pulse is &c, temperature 90 :, respira.
ton -.
THE ii O'Clock BULLETIN.
EHECUTiyE MANSION, Washington. July
l9.-The afternoon fever noticed at the
date Of the last official bulletin haa sub
sided, and at J. =. " the President s
sleeping quietly without any fcbrile
symptoms.
THE ATTENDING sUEGToNs.
WAsHINGTON, July l9.-The following
telegram Was sent by attending sur
feons to consulting surgeons to night:
Executive MANSION. oN.7r.w.-Last even.
ing the President received hypoder.
mic injection OF one-eighth grain of sui.
phate morphia and slept well during
the night. He continues 10 take sui.
phate OF quinla IN three grain doses
thrice daily and has euamAta when re.
qulred. As anticipated the increased
fever OF yesterday proved only tempor.
airy and he has had better dsy to day
than any since he was injured. The
wound looks well and is discharring
healthy pus freely. This morning at
$50 his pulse was 30. temperature -,
respiration l.. At ! p. v. pulse ~. TEN.
perature q. respiration -. At1r.v.
pulse &c, temperature @9.S, respira.
ton 10.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-07-21

JUDGE JERE. S. BLACK, is giving
Colonel Bob Ingersoll a taste of what
an enlightened layman can say in
favor of the Christian religion in
opposition to his trashy utterances
against it. The discussion is publish
ed in the North American Rerie,C, and
the great jurist maintains the same
mastery over the notorious infdel
which has so distinguished him in 9TH
er fields If controversy.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-07-21

The Page Courier and Advertiser,
of Luray, Va, speaks as follows of
the proposed excursion Of Carlisle
post, G. A. r., to Luray caverns on
July 81. The article is headed
"Grand Army of the Republi1"
As will be seen elsewhere in our col.
umns the Carlisle post of this organiza.
ton propose to meet in Luray. on the
twenty first inst, surviving members Of
the confederate army, to have a general
hand shaking and expression OF good
will. We heartily approve the move.
ment, and trust that every ex exconfeder.
ate soldier in the country will be pres.
ent on the occasion. IL has been six.
teen years since the war closed and we
think that sixteen years Of peace and
national prosperity has been fully long
enough to cure all the heart burns and
bitterness engendered by the unholy
and unnatural strife.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-07-21
A Ridiculous Result.

The friends of the administration,
that able Democratic journal, the
Lancaster Intelligencer, pertihently re-
marks, show a commendable disposi-
tion not to indulge in approximation
ut the election of Warren Miller and
the prospect Of choosing Lapham
United States Senator'S from New
York. Never before has that great
State had such pitifully meagre in
tellectual representation in the United
States Senate az il now sends in behalf
of Garfield and Blaine's friends. Out
of a contest in which bribery and
blackmail played such a conspicuous
part, the scandalous issue of the cleo
ton of two obscure Congressman, is
not one to be very proud Of, even if it
were not embittcred with the further
reflection that their election may rob
the Republicans of a majority of the
Lower House Of Congress.
Mr.. Miller is a very ordinary man.
lie has been in Congress, and the
only thing which has distinguished
him there is the one thing which
marks him as conspicuously unfit for
a popular representative. lie and
another Congressman have n monopo-
ly of the patent upon the process OF
making wood pulp, leading ingredi.
ent in paper making, the high price OF
which keeps up the price of paper.
These two monopolists, it il alleged
"are able TO say how much wood pulp
shall be sold for, and thus regulate
the price of paper. They have grown
wealthy by forcing up this price and
by preventing the importation Of wood
pulp under heavy dutics-thus levy.
ing a direct tax upon the education
and intelligence Of the country The
only relief is to reduce the tariff on
wood pulp importation. These two
Congressmcn in their places, by com.
binations, have protected their mo.
nopoly and prevented relief for the
public. For this the New York Time,
placed Miller ain the lowest category
of public men" and the ErcniHg Post
said that when in Congress he en-.
deavored "by spccious arguments and
false statements, to further his own
pecuniary interests" and that he did
not allow political matters to stand
for a moment in the way of his pri.
vate profits" This is the new Sena.
tor from New York.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-07-21

THE Democratic State Convention
of Ohio, met at Columbus on the 18th
instant, and placed in nomination for
Governor, John w. Bookwalter; for
Lieutenant Governor, Edgar VI. John.
son for Supreme Judge, +. +. Bing.
ham; for State Treasurer, A. +. Win
slow; for Attorney General, Frank
C. Dougherty and for Commissioner
of Public Works, John Grove. These
nominations are said to be highly
satisfactory, being taken from the
younger and more progressive element
of the party. Mr.. Bookwalter is Il
successful business man of fine abili-
ty, popular and possessing the vim to
meet his oponent in an aggressive con-
test. The principal features of the
platform is to promote the happiness
of the whole people; the equality of
all before the law; equal taxation /;
opposition to political legislation and
favors free and pure ballot as the
cornerstone of free institutions OPP
position to monopolies and subsidies of
all kinds; favors the strictest economy
in National State and local admins
tration that labor may be lightly bur
dened, and the maintenance and adj
vancement of the common school sys-
TEN; favors a judicious tariff system
and commission to arrange its details
The Democracy of Ohio start we'll.
The outcome is in November, which
we trust and hope may be we'll also.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-07-21

THE anti-monoply party in New
York is announced to be growing rap
idly and is now composed of twenty
two branches in the city, and that
much quiet energy is infused into its
workings. 1t is also said that its
membership is largely made up of the
most sterling aud influential citizens.
This is the very party now needed in
New York to take special charge of
the new monopoly Senator.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-07-21

THE Governor OF Texas in respond.
ing to q communication from Gov.
Foster, of Ohio, suggesting eo-opera.
ton in a day of thanksgiving and
jubilee, for the recovery of the Presi.
dent, says: 81 do not deem it consist
ent with my position as Governor to
issue a proclamation directing religi-
Gus services, where church and State
are and ought to be kept separate in
their fuctions." lie adds, however,
that the people of Texas will pray as
devoutly for the recovery of the Pres
ident as any people in the United
States.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-07-21

vigorously forward. The coal produced
in this mine is the best in the Wyom.
ing region. and within the next three
months over 800 people will find EN-.
ployment at this place.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-07-21

FORMAL notification of fifteen con-
tests for Congressional seats in the
House of Representatives, are now on
file with the clerk. Thirteen of these
contested cases are from the South,
one from Maine and one from Iowa.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-07-21

Ex.SEN. CoNKLING visited Wash
ington the other day and Immediately
rumors became rife that his visit had
special reference to the Star.route
thieves and bis employment as one OF
their defenders. The thieves can afford
to pay large fees, and as the late SEN
ator is not now drawing pay to pro-
tect and defend the Government from
marauders, no one can object if he
goes for some of the plumber to be dis
tributed in their defence.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-07-21
Democratic County Committee Meeting.

A meeting of the Democratic County
Committee will be held at the Committee
Rooms, over the WdtehmaH office, Belle
fonte, on
Thursday, July 2s, 1881,
at 2 O'Clock p. NJ. Every member of the
Committee is requested to be present.
p. GRAY MEEK, Chairman.
II. A. MCKEE, Secretary.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-07-21
A Quarter Of a Million German EmI.
grants.
&. T. ALEXANDER

BoSpoS, July ls.-Ststistics published
by the Hamburg police authorities show
that the number OF German emigrants
passing through Hamburg alone to
America, from JsnuAry /, TO June 80,
1851, amounts to 1868, being twice the
number for the same period in tho year
following the late war between France
and Germany. The figures for such
emigration in the corresponding period
Of last year were 32,4S9, and the total
foI the year l06, 100; so that II the emf.
grafton proceeds in the same proper.
ton for the second half of 1881 the
government will find that. reckoning
the fueitives by other channels, il has
lost in 1881 about quarter Of million
of its most efficient subjects.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-07-21

CrvtL SERVICE REFoRN.--Postmaster
General James, referring to the reports
that members of the cabinet had been
considering various plans of civil ser.
vice reform, said that prior to the
shooting Of the President the matter
bad been good deal considered, and
that 1t had been the purpose Of the
President to present to Congress some
definite suggestions upon that subject.
Meanwhile the different cabinet officers
were considering the matter in their
own way. lie Mr.. James, had thought
of two plans. One was TO make all APP
pointments after a strict competitive
examination the other was 10 adopt
the plan OF appointments ncw in force
with respect to the Naval Academy and
West Point--to give the selection of
candidates 70 Congressman. aud some
TO the President, but TO admit none
until after they could pass suitable
examination.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-07-21

IT appears that the very best think
the New York Republican Legislature
could do after q six weeks contest, was
10 endorse the woOd-pulp monopoly
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-07-21

The Democrats of Warren county
have instructed their delegates TO the
State Convention TO support the Hon,
Orange Noble, Of Erie, for State Treas.
urer.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-07-21

THE astute boss of the Republican
party of Pennsylvania, our Don, has
already commenced the work of clear
ing away the party rubbish which ac-
cumulated upon his hands during the
third.term struggle. Not satisfied with
his success in this direction in the
Senatorial fight last winter, he now
proposes to relieve one of his most
valued lieutenants of a formidable
competitor for gubernatorial honor by
proposing our friend, General Beaver,
for Sergeant-at-Arms of the National
House Of Representatives. Don is
fruitful of expedients and man with
n conscience of his own, would be un-
desirable and out place in the man
agement of his political ranch. He
will therefore, not hesitate to drop
Riddleberger if he can thereby pro-
mote the chances Of the accomplished
and plant statesman of Delaware.
The election of Gen. Beaver as Ser
geant-at-Arms, would certainly cause
much rejoicing in Delaware county,
in which Senator Cooper would take
very active part. The Senators
resolution in favor of Riddleberger
won't count now.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-07-21

After two years Of labor the ere in
che Stanton shaft. at Wilkesbarre, has
been subdued. The work Of repairing
the Immense destruction caused by the
water End flames e now being pushed
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-07-21

THE beginning of the end has come
to the deadlock at Albany. Warner
Miller, the wood-pulp monopolist, has
been elected the successor of Platt in
the Senate of the United States. The
vacancy of Conkling is still open to
the highest bidder. Miller at present
is a member of Congress and has only
been known for his efirontery in
making his public position subservient
to his personal interest in the wood
pulp swindle. He was one of the half
breed candidates, and of course will
expect to be taken into full commun.
ion with the Administration at Wash
ington. The exchange of Platt for
Miller does not admit of any inspiring
hope that the country or the Admins
tration have gained any thing by the
six weeks struggle to elect a Senator.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-07-21

The pulp mill Is now the progress
siye uonQpQIY Of the New York Re
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-06-13
THE C0RBlN BANKING COMPANY,
43 Milk ST., Boston.
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In fhe District Court et the United States FOR the
District 81 HdiRs.
In the Instter of WI LIAM X. LANCEl, Bank
rupt. In Bankruptcy.
At Portland in said hi trict. on the 18th day of May
A. u. ls.l. Before Hon. Edward Fox, Judge Of
said District Court, in Bankrupcy-
District of Mime,
Upon application of Levi Greenleaf, Of Pitts
field in the County of Somerset and state of Maine,
Assignee OF William X. J ancey, asking leave to
execute "A receipt in full Of all demands TO date
against Franklin Smith. and discharge TO one
C. n Cover of all liability under certain agres menfs
given by him 10 said Lancey relative to certain eSecu
lion ands, far said Smith is bound to protect
said Cover and receipt in full 10 date of all claims
against smith 4 Neader. said Smith being tesirbus
OF having complete and revocable bar to all claims
the part of said estate, and it seeming just that he
should have the same. from a careful examination
IL appears at least nothing Is due from him ana by
amicable settlement all litigation and consequent
expense TO said estate may be avoided: IL Is or
dered, that notice OF this application be given TO all
parties interested to appear at the June term of this
Court, 10 be held at Bangor on the 18th day OF June
A. ID. 1851 at ten o'clock in the forenoon, BY publica
ton twice IA week in the Ban 'Or Daily Wing and
Courier and Daily kennebec Journal.
Witness the Hon. Edward Fox. Judge of the said
Court and seal thereof, at Portland in said Dis
trier. on the 18th day of May. A. ID. ISL.
ILL., WM, r. PREBLE,
Clerk of said Court for said District.
junel tltawiw&wlt
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STATE OF MAINE.


AROOSTOOk, ss.-Court of County Commissioners,
January Term. by adjournment on the last Tuesday
of March, A. d. 1851.
On the foregoing petition. it is considered by the
Commissioners that the petitioners responsible,
and that an inquiry into the merits is expedien. Ir
Is Ordered, that the County Commissioners of WASH
ington County be requested to meet the County Com
mssioners of Aroostook County at Joel Foss Hotel
in Danforth on Wednesday, August 3Ist, 1881, at 9
O'Clock A. NJ, and thence proceed to view the route
mentioned in said petition, Immediately after which
view hearing of the parties and their witnesses will
be had at some government place in the vicinity, and
such further measures taken in the premises the
mmissioDers shall judge expedent and that notice
be given all parties interested of the time.
place and purpose of the Commissioners meeting by
serving copies of said petition and this order
thereon upon the chairman of the County Commits
siohers of Washington County and upon the town
clerks of the the towns of Weston in the County of
AroostoOk, and Danforth. in the County of Wash.
ington, and by publishing like copies three weeks
successfully IN the Kennebec Journal, paper print
ed in Augusta by the printer to the State and in the
Aroostook Times, paper printed in Houlion in the
County of Aroostook and in the Calais Times a
paper printed in Calais, in the County of Washing
ton said notices to be served posted and the last
publication in each of said papers to be thirty days
at least before the time of said meeting, that all
persons and corporations interested may tend and
be heard if they see fit
Attest b. l.. STAPLES, Clerk.
true copy of the original order thereon.
Attest: II. L. STAPLES. Clerk,
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miscellaneous.


when I was 4 little hoy said gen.
tleman, one evening. II paid visit TO
INV grandfather, a venerable old man.
whose black velvet cap and tassei. blue
breeches, and huge silver knee-buckles.
filled me with great awe When I went
to bid him good-by, he drew me between
his knees. and, placing his hand on my
head. sal 'Grand-child, | have one
thing to say to you; will You remember
it?' stared into his face. and nodded;
tor was afrid to promise aloud. Well,
he continued. whatever you do, do the
best you can
..Ihis. in fact, was my grandfather's
legacy to me and it has proved better
than gold. ! never forgot his words; and
believe have tried to act upon them.
After reaching home my uncle gave Mar
ems aud me some wedding TO do in the
garden. It was Wednesday afternoon !;
and we had laid our plans for something
else. Marcus frettcd and ill-humored at
his disappointment. did not more than
half do his work, and began pretty much
like him, until grAndfather's advice came
into nv mind, and determined to follow
Il In word, I did my best And
when nv uncle came out, | shall never
IOTOcL HIS LOON Vi ~ hi'
glanced over my beds, or the fourpence
he slipped into my hands afterwards as
he said nv work was well done. All, |
was glad and thankful boy, while poor
Marcus was left to drudge over his beds
all the afternoon.
.sAt fifteen was sent TO the academy,
where had partly to earn my own way
through the course The lessons came
G.. 10 7 NOT fnpH Of GfuIy
but prandfather's advice was my motto,
and I tried to do my best. As conse-
auence of this, though was small Of my
age. and not very strong, my mother had
three offers for me before the year WAS
out and one from the best merchant OF
the village, "a place in whose store was
considered very desirable When joined
the church, tried to do the Lords word
rs well as did my own and often. when
have been tempted to leave the Sabbath
school, or let hindrence keep me from
the prayer meeting, or get discouraged IN
any good thing, my grandiather's last
words, s'Do the best you can, have given
me fresh courage, and | would again
try"
Here. then. was the key to this mans
character. He is considered one of the
best business men, one of the best citizens
one of the best officers OF the church. one
of the best friends Of the poor, one of the
bset neighbors, fathers, husbands, friends
in a word he is universally beloved and re-
spected. And what is the secret of it all
He always tried to do the best he could.
Let every boy and girl take this for their
motto. Acted upon, it will do wonders
for you. 1t will bring out powers and
capabilities which will surprise and de
light yourselves and friends.
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SHERIFF'S SALE.

kENNEBEC S.
Taken execution and Will be sold by public
auction on Saturday, the 10th day of July, A. ID.
1851, a. ten o'clock in the fol enoon the Office OF
Loring Farr ia Augusta ia said County, all the right
in equity which Ale xander drner of Rome in said
County, has or had the z.rh day of January 4. d.
ISL at ten O'Clock and thirty minutes in the fore
noon, being the time Of the attachment of the same
the original writ in this action, TO redeem from
mortgage hereafter mentioned and described the
following described real estate situated in Rome in
said County of kennebec, and bounded follows,
to wit beginning at the cornerof stone wall about
six rods West of the house now occupied by said
Alexander urner on the line of the County road lead
ing from New Sharon to Belgrade, thence NOrherly
the South line of the town farm, thence Eastery
along aid line to land owned by George Tibbetts
thence Southerly to the Southwest corner of said
Tibbetts' lot thence Easterly to land owned for
merly owned by Barnabas Kelly, thence Southerly
to the East line of the County road, thence West
ery on the East line of said road to the point be
gun at, containing forty acres more or less.
The above described premises being subject to n
mortgage recorded in the kennebec Registry OF
Deeds, Book 3l2, Page !, given by said Alexander
Turner to Frances VI. McNinch of Cambridge, Mass.
to secure the payment of two hundred dollars in
three years from date with int at six per centum
per annuIn payable annually.
Tie amount due said mortgage will be made
known at the time and place of said sale
GEO. Il. STEVENS, Sheriff.
Augusta, June eth, 1881. 3w24