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And Senator Blaine's Belief in Frequent
Elections.

During the debate on the Morgan resolution
in the Senate ON the End inst Senator Blaine
had much of interest and force to say about
the electoral count and the necessity of some
law regarding it. His remarks and the debate
that ran with them are given below:
1 believe that any. good, square, sensible
man, and L do not profess to be anything else,
could correct this if you could get the two par
ties to forego partisan advantage. But the
trouble is that the moment the Democratic
party got into possession of both branches of
Congress at the middle period of the last four
years, they did not want to touch the question.
DO not IN this debate attribute to the Demo-
cratic party anything more than would at
tribute to any other party; but it somehow has
fallen out in the history and development of
tbs country that whereas the founders of the
Constitution intended that Congress should
have nothing whatever to do with controlling
the election of President and Vice President
they now have everything to do with it, and it
mas now fallen out that when party, whether
it be the Republican or the Democratic party,
controls both branches of Congress and decides
ON a question of doubtful electoral votes they
are apt to decide for their own candidate.
Mr.. Macdonald. On their own side?
Mr.. Blaine. Yes, whether it is Demo-
cratic or Republican Congress. In my judg-
ment if the elections of 1878 had given Re-
publican House of Representatives, and we
Hau Hdu dbomoCrdIlC SENATE, we WOuld nave
secured a law on this subject. If that is any
reproach to either party it is equally divided,
and am perfectly impartial in the distribu-
tion of blame.
LII we are to believe the earnest speeches
made here in 1876, we were then right on the
crater of the volcano, right where the yawn-
ing gulf of chaos and dissolution confronted US,
and we escaped it by make-shift, and a
pretty rickety one it was. The Senator from
Connecticut Mr.. Eaton] bows assent to that
statement. He and l walked out of this
Chamber together on that pleasant winter
morning when the bill for the electoral COM
mission passed, having both voted against it.
Whether it was an evil or a good, It is not
The Portland daily press., 1881-02-09

NEW YORK Tribune: The Southern Jour-
nails, having no longer any motive to conceal
their wishes, are 'poll-parroting. And it is
instructive to notice how accurately the de-
mands the South would have made upon the
Treasury, in case Hancock had been elected,
were predicted by the Republicans. Here is
the Richmond Dispatch, one of the fairest
Journals in the South, saying without any
circumlocution: "The soldiers of the Mex
lean war ought to have large pensions
granted to them. Then all the rivers and
harbors in the South ought to have liberal
appropriation made for their Improvement.
If we were in Congress, we would any
day vote for an appropriation of fifty
millions of dollars to the Improvement
OF the Mississippi river by Captain Eads. If
the Northern Congressman of the two par
ties are disposed to be just, they will aid in
lifting an unjust burden from the shoulders
OF the South, by giving to her large sums of
money for such improvements as she needs.
Thus may the sectional operation of the
pensions act be in some measure counter
acted" That will do 70 file away for refer
ence in case the Solid South ever attempts
again to elect Northern doughface to the
Presidency .-
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Health lis Wealth

DIR. E. G. VESTS NERVE AND BRAIN IRE AT
MENT specific for Hysteria, Dizziness, Con vul
sions, Nervous Headache, Mental Depression, Loss
tary Emissions, Premature Old Age, caused by
over exerton, self-abuse, or verindulgence which
leads to misery, decay and death. One box will
cure recent cases. Each box contains one months 8
treatment. One dollar a box or six boxes for five
dollars; sent by mail prepaid on receipt of price.
We guarantee six boxes to cure any case. With
each order received by us for six boxes accompan-
led with five dollars we will send the purchaser
written guarantee to return the money If the treat
nent does not effect a cure. Guarantees issued by
all druggists in Portland and everywhere.
JOH n w PERKINS & CO., General Agents.
sep6deow &weow1y ortland.
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APRoPos of some recent appointments by
the President the Boston Herald says:
'The rejection of a fit appointment, made
according to wise rule, cannot react upon
President. But to attempt to replace COM
petent and faithful officials with new men
whose chief recommendation is that they are
opposed to somebody whom he dislikes, and
after all to fail is to be neither an honest re-
former nor good politician"
The Portland daily press., 1881-02-09
Mr.. Blaine and the Electoral Count

Mr.. Blaine's talk on the electoral count,
made in the Senate the other day, is report
ed in another column of this paper. The
string is one upon which the PRESS has been
harpi' for four years. We supported the
constitution of the electoral commission in
1877 because we saw that the dangers ac-
companying disputed count were great
and imminent. At that time most Republi-
can papers in the State were opposed to the
Commission. Senator Blaine was opposed
to 1t. We think that time has justified the
PRESS in the position it thea took. We did
for President, but we did avoid a quarrel
that would certainly have been bitter and
would probably have been bloody.
The danger that was imminent then is
probable hereafter. The election of 1880
gave General Garfield so decisive majority
in the electoral college that his title will not
be questioned. But whenever close cleo
ton comes, and the declaration of its result
rests upon the votes of three or four electors
the quarrel of 1877 will be renewed,-and it
is entirely improbable that we shall ever
again have so happy settlement. We es-
capped great disturbance and possible civil
war by Scratch" We cannot reasonably
hope for that good fortune again.
1t is because of this frequent danger that
the PRESS has insisted upon the urgency of
settlement of the electoral count. 1t is
for this reason that it fully approves Sena-
tor Blaine's plea. 1t is true, as he says,
that ON the important question, that of the
law OF succession to the chief magistry of
the Republic, we are to-day without law.
And now is the time, when the result of
the latest Presidential election is undis-
puted, and when no man can prophesy
about the next, to pass a thoroughly unpar-
tlsan law, drawn without regard to political
chances or possibilities, and with entire re-
gard to the interests of the commonwealth
constantly harassed by fear of contested
Presidential election. Senator BIaine's sug-
gestions are thoroughly bipartisan, and
neither Democrat nor Republican can with
decency oppose them on party grounds.
The PRESS is convinced that they reflect the
sentiments of the people of Maine of all po-
ntlcal organizations, and it trusts that they
reflect the opinion of the entire country
Believing so it hopes that they will receive
the Immediate attention and the careful con-
sideration of Congress. The question is
one not safe to daily over
The Portland daily press., 1881-02-09

CHICAGO Tribune: Democratic organs in
various parts of the country are extracting
small degree of comfort from a table in
the Baltimore Suns political almanac
which gives Hancock popular plurality of
6,332. The Baltimore Sun is not a statstl-
cal authority, and, as often happens in the
Border States, it is more Bourbon than the
Bourbons themselves. Its table is of no
sort OF value. 1t robs Garfield of over 5000
votes in Louisiana and 4, 200 in Texas; and
with these corrections, which unquestiona-
bly, should be made, it would give Garfield a
plurality exceeding 5000"
The Portland daily press., 1881-02-09

THOMAS EWING, who for ten years, in
Congress and on the stump, has been trying
to convince the country that Wall street
spectators were ''the bloodsuckers of the
nation," has become ''bloodsucker'' him
self, and although still member of Con-
gress, he has left his seat and spends his en-
tire time buying and selling stocks in New
Vorly
The Portland daily press., 1881-02-09

Senator Eaton, of Connecticut, writes a
Washington correspondent, will always be
called to mind as one of the best-natured and
most fiery old Democrats who ever sat In Con-
gress. With a good word for everybody in
private, he hardly ever arose from his seat
that he did not have some sharp and pointed
if not bitter and sarcastic criticism to pass up
on his political opponents. In appearance
good deal like Samuel j. Tilden before that
gentleman became a physical wreck, he has Of
late years been pointed out to visitors at the
capital as the only man whom Roscoe Conk-
ling always permitted to interrupt him in his
speeches, and as gentleman who enjoyed the
distinction of being able, without appearing in
the least degree worse for it, to dispose Of more
good rye whisky known in this part of the
country as ''pure democracy" than any other
man of his age and station. He will 60 out of
public life regretted by everyone, for he did
no one any harm, and did great many people
much good,
The Portland daily press., 1881-02-09
THE PRESS.
WEDNESDAY MORNING, FEB. o.

EVERY regular attache of the PRESS is furnished
with Card certificate signed by Stanley Pullen,
Editor, All railway, steamboat and hotel managers
will confer favor upon us by demanding credentials
OF every person claiming to represent our journal.
The Portland daily press., 1881-02-09
Reform Club Meeting.

The Quarterly Cumberland County Convention of
reform Clubs will be holden at North Gorham on
Saturday and Sunday, Feb. IL and 13, 1881.
1t is earnestly hoped each Club will be represent
ed with full delegation.
Free entertainment to all.
L. W. WEIGH, Sec'y
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Boston JOURNAL: Those men who i'm
agine that Senator Blaine desires cabinet
position in order to punish those who in
sured his defeat at Chicago, know very lit
tie of the man. Petty resentments and
jealeusies find no place in Mr.. Blane's ma
turn.
The Portland daily press., 1881-02-09

discard ali soothing syrups and use the Boston Bat
terry, thus relieving the child of much suffering
caused by narcotics. Sent by mail everywhere on
receipt of price SOC. Sold by all Druggists. Men
and Women Agents wanted in every city and town.
Address Boston Galvanic Battery Co., 12 fremont
st. Boston, Mass. dec1O d&w1y
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TRY THE BOSTON BATTERY.

1t stimulates the
blood into action, and
should be worn by ev-
eryone subject to Rheu-
m a tt s m Neuralgia,
Nervous Dis g as e S {
Sleepless Nights, Hys-
terra, Epilepsy. Dys-
pepsia, Fever and Ague,
Heart, Liver, Lung and
Kidney Diseases. Nurs-
ing Mothers and Child
rem wear the Boston
Battery; its action up
ION the mother and
)child will be found very
uuietinp. MOthers now
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REASONS WHY
all should use the
Reaei!ielaly Health Lit.

every man woman in every walk of life 1t fur
duced into every house; which may be practiced at
all seasons, in all kinds of weather, by persons of
both sexes, all ages or degrees of strength weak
ness, alone or in company. No one cen say too
muchi n praise of it, and no one can .fford to do
withoutit. All who investigate thor dghly, use it,
and consider it invaluable and Indispensable. 1t is
the safest, simplest, cheapest and most efficient
medicine ever discovered. No claim is set up for
it which is unscentific or impracticable.
General.-It is the best of rest 1t is perfectly
safe. No harm ever came from its use. It strains
portion of the system. 1t directs the vital forces
to the affected parts. By its the health is easily
maintained. The purchase of a Reactionary LITTER
is the best kind of economy. The convenience of
having one in the house is very great.
Mind and Brain.-It invigorates and strength
ems the brain, and renders it more active and eff
eient in all its operations.
Sfeep.-It is the simplest and safest narcotic.
1t is the most natural and probably the best means
of inducing sound and refreshing sleep.
Nerves.-It is wonderful tonic to the whole
nervous system. 1t is most etficacious remedy in
paralysis. if taken In time.
Lungs, Throat and VOice.-1t gives special
expansion and greater mobility to the chest en-
ton, and brings the voice fully under control.
As preventive and cure of lung diseases it has
equal.
Exercise.-It is the most perfect exercise for
man or woman furnishing the best form of physi-
cal culture and development in the safest, easiest
most thorough and expeditions manner. 1t is bet
ter than the gymnasium, and free from it's dangers
cheaper than the saddle less laborous than boating
and infinitely better than drugs in a majority OF
chronic diseases. 1t rounds and hardens the mus
cles, and educates them into ever ready, faithful
and efficient servants of the will
The Portland daily press., 1881-02-09

IT is reported on what is said to be good
authority that the President will withdraw
the nomination of Stanley Matthews for
Supreme judge.
The Portland daily press., 1881-02-09

Boston, JAN 26, 1880.
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Smiths Medicated PRUNES

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The Electoral Count.

CONGRESS counts the electoral vote to-
The Portland daily press., 1881-02-09
ANNUAL MEETINGS.
Haviland Copper Mining Company.

TNHE Annual Meeting of the stockholders of the
Il HAVILAND COPPER MINING COMPANY,
will be holden at the Office of Rollins & Adams
No. % Exchange St., Portland, MON
DAY, the 21st day of February, current, at 10
O'Clock A. NJ, for the choice of officers and the
transaction of any other business that may legally
come before them.
GEORGE S. WINN, Secretary.
Portland, February 7, 1881. feb7dtd
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&I00n REWARnI For any case of Car
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Piles, Salt Rheum, Soft and liberated Corns, Chill
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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1881-03-17
Church Directory for 1881.

LUTHERAN CHUROH-Preachipg every
Sunday morning 10 German at lO3 & 'olook
by Rev. Wm. Pilz. Sunday School at 9
A. NJ. s..g. ....
PREsBYTEeIAN CnURoH-At Walhalla
Rev. s. L. Morris, Pastor-First Sabbath
att "A NJ; second Sabbath ct Z p M third
Sabbath at IL a. M. and 7 p. NJ; fourth
Sabbath at 7 p. M. Sabbath School every
Sabbath ct 81 A. NJ. Prayer meeting evory
"Wednesday evening at Z p. NJ. Riohlsnd
Church Preceding every second and fourth
Sabbaths at II A. NJ.
BAPTIST CHURCH. Preaching every
sccord and fourth Sundays aud on Saturday
before the second by the pastor, Rev. g. II.
Carter. Sunday school overySunday moro
ing at 81 A. NJ. Prayer meeting overy
Thursday night, at ~ O'Clock.
SENECA Cry C1RcuIr-( IN ethodist) -
| Rev. w. A. Hodges, Preaoher In Charge
Preaching at O!d Pickeus on the first Sun.
day at IL A. NJ. Second Sunday at Seneca
City at II A. NJ. and at Friendship at P.
NJ. Third Sunday at Rock Springs at II
A. NJ. Fourth Sunday at FAirview at II
A. NJ. Every fifth Sunday at Friendship
at IL A. NJ.
METHop1sT -. WALHALLA CrRcurr-
Rev. G. u. Mann, Preacher 10 Charge
Preaching at Ceoter Church on the frs,
Sabbath at 10 A. H.; Westminster at 8
p. M. On the second Sabbath at Jooussee
at 10 A. NJ; at Whitmiro's at P. NJ
Third Sabbath OF Double Springs at 10 A.
NJ. Fourth Sabbath at Walhalla at IL A
NJ. aud Z P. NJ; at Ooonee at 8 P. NJ
at Hopewell on Saturday before the frs
Sabbath in each month and on the fifti
Sabbath. Prayer meeting at the Walsallt
Methodist Church every Wednesday evcu.
ing at P. NJ. Sunday School at 81 A. u
every Sabbath morning.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1881-03-17
A DishSartened Inventor.

It was in q smoking car on the Hudson
River road. New Yorker was exhibiting
an invention tb several gentleman, when 90
old farmer, with a settled look Of saduess on
his face, heavsd a Sigh and said: re III.
"[ never see such things without wanting
to weep" '0@'''E' n o'e's Pa VI.
"Nothing about the invention to weep
over TINT can see," replied tho inventor.
"Wall, itsort o. calls up old recollections.
Twenty years ago this mouth I thought
had fortune 10 my grasp. Yes, sir; l
beloved had struck the biggest thing
siace steam iwas brought into use"
"What was III" #..i
"One day when the old woman was fat
down with her lame leg had to cook my
own dinner, After Id got the pancake
batter ell fixed up I couldn't find the
creased rag the old woman used to rub
over the spider. Sort Of absent minded
like, picked up piece Of raw turnip and
used it instead. 1t worked to charm; no
smell, no smoke, no stick"
He paused here to wipo away q tear, and
then coptinued:
"Ihereswas fortune. I figured that
5000 900 creased rags were in use in this
country nine months in the year. Fifty
thousand barrels of grease were used up
greasing spiders. Over 100000 wasted
and gone. One turnip would make six
greasers-1 900 bushels would make enough
to supply the country. All that was needed
Was to out them out in fancy style, affx a
handle, aud 60 to supplying the demand at
ten cents each" y.
"There was money in it2"
"No, there wasn't. I bought 100 bush
els of turnips, $56 worth Of wire, and
hired two men to 60 to work, and then I
took some greasers and went over into
Vermont to SEQ how it would take. They
wouldn't have it. They had something
more simple and much cheaper"
"Whnt could it have been?''
"They spit on the SPIDER" replied the
old man, as tear made break down hit
nose and was swallowed up in tho dust on
tho floor Exchange.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1881-03-17
A Bachelors Life.

A bachelors lifc is merry and free,
His heart is DOT shrouded with care;
lle has 20 children climbing his knec,
And squaling and crying out SPA"
But his days roll on like pleasant dream
Aud are oalm as summers sgy,
And serenely no glidcs down timo's hasty
Till the springs of his life arc dry.
He has no wife who uses sweet words.
Who calls him "my dear" aud "my honey"
Who wsrbIes her voice like the song of tho
birds,
Whenever-she wants any money;
Who kisses and hugs him aud says "my
love,
wsre new bonnet and dress;'
And thus it goes on till tho benedict iuds
He has got 10 terrible mess.
But bachelors life is untrammelcd and
free,
AS the greatest Of earthly kinea,
While the married man must his wife obey.
And pacs up aud be cff to the springs.
And while the old bachelors laughing in
glee,
And basking in pleasures smile,
The married man is called by. u voice
"My dear take care of this child"
Then the bachelors life is tho life for mo,
10 this sorrow clad sphere of ours;
wish to wander untrsmmeled and free
And taste earth's beautiful flowers.
Let others seek to repose in bliss
Meath the shade of the marriage tree;
But give me, 10 a world like this,
A bacheor'a lfo 80 FREQ.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1881-03-17
HEREDITARY DEsoENT OF BEAUTY
Mr. Darwin believes TINT the general beauty

HEREDITARY DEsoENT OF BEAUTY
Mr. Darwin believes that the general beauty
OF tho English upper class, and especially Of
the titled arittooraoy, IL probably duo to
their constant selection Of the most beautiful
women of all GLASSES (peeresses, actresses
or wealthy bourgeoise) as wives through au
immeuce number of generations. The res
gular features and the complexion Of the
mothers are naturally bonded down BY
hereditary to their descendants. Similarly,
it would seem that we must account for the
high average OF personal beauty among the
anoient Greeks and the modern Italiaus
by the high average of general taste, the
all GLASSES of both those races. The prettier
women aud the hsndsomer men would stand
better cbanco Of marrying, other things
equal, and of handing down their own re-
fioed type of face and figure to their obil-
dron. If this be so--and evolutionists, at
least, can hardly doubt it--thon We should
expect everywhere to find the general level
Of personal beauty highest where there was
the widest diffusion Of aesthetic TASTE
Now, our own squald poor are noticeable,
as q rule, for their absolute and repulsive
ugliness, even whea compared with those of
other European countries. Guant hard
fuocd women, low-browed, bulldog looking
men, sickly, shapeless children, people the
back sums Of our manufacturing towns.
Their painful ugliuess cannot all be duo to
their physical circumstances alone, for the
lazaroni who hang about the streets of
Naples must lead lives of about equal hard.
ship aud scomfort-yet many Of them,
both men and women, are beautiful enough
to sit as models for Leonardo. Oa the
other hand, every traveller speaks of the
beauty and gracefuness displayed by young
and old among the sesthetio Polynesians;
whilo in many like cases I note that Euro
peans who have once become accustomed to
the local typo, 6nd decidedly pretty faces
extremely common in several avage races
whose primative works of art show them
in other ways to possess considerable
aesthetic taste. IN India, whore artistic
feeling is universal, almost every man or
woman is handsome. On the whole, it
seems fairly proved that the average personal
beauty everywhere corresponds to tho
average general love for beauty in the abb
strsct.