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Year: 1879

THE New Orleans Times intmates that
Senator BAYARD would be acceptable as q
Presidential candidate, as he comes nearer
the mark than any other public man that
has been mentioned The truth is Mr..
BAYARD has shown himself too much of
u man and too honest politician to be
made a candidate by the Democratic party.
THDEN, the great American fraud, is the
chap who will take the cakes.
Year: 1879

WE are disposed to defer to the superior
experience and judgment of the past as to
what makes up "a black-mailing organ 1t
has the reputation Of being quite an expert
in that line and we have no desire to share
either the honors or the emoluments that
attach to its vocation. 1t can 20 right ON
with its "refrigerating job" with its usual
GOODNESS, but its pal cannot use THE REPUB-
LICAN as a convenience, and that is what's
the matter
Year: 1879

THE Democrats should not remind the
New York Tribune Of its change Of position
by referring to its opinions entertained of
General GRANT in 1872. 1t was then a
Democratic journal, and did its level best
to defeat General GRANT but it sickened
of It's political relation and returned from
the husks Of the swine to its fathers house
a repentant and it is ungracious now for
the Democrats TO be reminding it Of what
it said of GRANT at that time, or what may
now linger in its mind rs the dcJris Of that
contest.
Year: 1879

The Bourbons have made another step in
the direction Of disclosing their real and
ultimate political designs. They now
openly admit their purpose of upholding
the doctrine of State Rights-an admission
they would not have made five years ago
but claim that they intend to stop short of
secession. The people know exactly how
far to trust them in this claim. They know
that it will never do for partially reformed
tipper to begin moderate drinking again,
Year: 1879

THE tendency of Gov. Garcelon's words
and actions is clearly perceived and set forth
by the Providence Journal. The Journal says:
When Governor Garcelon, the other day, in
speech which was briefly reported, said to
his Democratic sympathizers that he wished
them to prepare to bear arms in aid Of the
Legislature he and his Council had fraudu-
lently summoned, undoubtedly the greater
portion Of those who read his remarks con-
sidered his language to be rather the impul-
sive utterance Of the moment tha / declara-
ton bearing upon and part OF deliberate
purpose to invoke armed violence to carry
out what is now known TO have been
political conspiracy OF the most outrageous
character. Yet the words in and of them
selves were susceptible of no other meaning.
The call was plain and emphatic to the sup
borters of the Governor and Council to be
ready with arms to do anything which they
might lie called upon to do. Now the inter
probation Of the address of Governor Garce-
lon is clear He meant just what his words
legitimately signifed. He proposed armed
collision with the citizens of Maine unless
they abdicated all their political rights. His
direction to transfer arms and ammunition.
on Christmas day, in time of profound
peace, when no outbreak had occurred and
none was threatened, save by himself and
followers, to transfer these arms and muni-
tions of war from their ordinary and proper
| place of location, to town where no public
| Jo1 ryb
them was apparent, SHOWS that he is ready
| to go to the last point in subverting the
| liberties of the people.
Year: 1879

THE Louisville CourierJournal one of
the ablest Democratic papers in the country,
and an ardent supporter of Mr.. Tilden, has
this to say about Maine:


There is no possible way in which Alonzo
Garcelon can be prevented from making him
self Governor as long as he lives, and keeping
his precious set of villains in their seats i'll
Council for life provided they can secure NOM
nations for the places, and can find courage
to throw out Republican returns enough each
year to seat their own tools in the legislative
chamber. Popular liberty thus far has had its
throat cut in hberty-loving New England by a
scalpel of q Down-East doctor. and nothing
but the hope that the infinite justice of heaven
will overtake him, stands between this and the
future subsection of the State OF Maine to his
dictatorship, if he is brazen enough to con-
tinue this Kind of work. There is but one
thing that would meet the case with perfect
Justice, and that would be the short shift Of
this man with a great cord from one of the
elms of Augusta, But New England takes
the more tardy, but equally sure way through
the ballot box, and even puppet Garcelon and
maestro Pillsb1ry will not have assurance to
use their power against one more verdict by
the sturdy sons of Maine, which they will get
next September.
Year: 1879

II it be true as is currently reported that
Governor Garcelon purposes to order the
Montgomery Guards to Augusta it will be a
very remarkable proceeding and will look
strongly like disposition on his part to eX-
cite if possible some violent outbreak He is
also reported to say that it is the only militia
company in the State upon which he car re-
w. What work has the Governor to do for
which he can rely only on a company Of
Irish soldiers? Does lie seek thus to barri-
cade the State House against the citizens of
Maine? 1t is to be hoped that the report is
not true 1t certainly seems incredible.
Year: 1879

What VIII He Do About 1t?


To Gov. Garcelon's attention this evening
we call the following passage from Ex-Gov-
ernor Lot NJ Morril's letter: 'It has never
in the history of our State happened to any
one of it's Chief Magistrates to have it in
his power to do so much for the peace and
good order Of society as your Excellency
enjoys to-day. The submission of these
questions to the Court will instantly allay
strife, preserve order and restore harmony.
Can Your Excellency give the people any
assurance of what may happen should the
constitutional mode Of adjustment be re-
jected and the attempt be made to organize
the Legislature by force, on basis OF
membership which so large a proportion OF
the people of Maine believe to be contrary to
the actual result of the election? l will not
permit myself to doubt that wish the two
courses before Your Excellency, one of alb
solute and honorable peace, the other OF
possible violence and dangerous disorder,
Your Excellency will promptly choose and
steadily adhere to the former" What is
Gov Garcelon going to do about this?
Which Of these courses will he take? An
answer this evening will give relief to many
patriotic men who have the peace and well
fare of the State at heart.
Year: 1879

We do not read anonymous letters and communi-
cations. The name and address of the writer are in
all cases indispensable, not necessarily for pubca-
ton but as guaranty of good faith.


We cannot undertake to return or preserve COM
munloatlons that are not used.
Year: 1879

For the information of the public we
print the following list of the men whose re-
markable conduct in official position occu-
pies so large share of public attention just
now This list will be hereafter increased
by the addition of the names of such men as
are sufficiently shameless to profit by the op-
Grafton by accepting offices to which they
know they are not elected.
Year: 1879

much - squints at s'rsform." It Is the same
old machine which, as the New York Herald
declares. that is the stalwart's policy IN New
York, Is in Maine end Ohio, to sbring up
the most exciting issues possible; to alarm
the people BY threats of Southern domino
ton, OF Q new rebsllion and gen.
eral reputation, and by the exhi
bition of the bloody shirt to avoid
carefully every real issue; to oppose
vigorously every proposed reform, and rally
round the flag boys, rally once again. shout
ing the battle cry of freedom In the be-
lief of the stalwart leaders, this is the only
way for them to carry the elections this fall
and the presidential election next year.
They may be right; they were right In 1872;
they succeeded in 1876. and, with the help
of Democratic blunders, they may succeed
again on this plan this year and next year"
The Democratic convention of New York
will meet in few days at Syracuse, and If
wisdom guides its counsels Republican crow
eating will be fitting finale of the Republi-
can party in the Empire State.
Year: 1879

THERE are hundreds. perhaps thousands, OF
ex-rebels doing business and prospartng In the
them on account of politics. But q Northern
man with Northern principles can not live In
q Southern State. Democracy VIII not tole-
rate him.-Journal


We do not suppose there is Southern
State in which there are not hundreds of
Northern men now doing buslness-farmers,
manufacturers, merchants and mechanics
and this fact the Journal knows we'll enough.
Northern men are investing in all of the
Southern States AID are getting along qui-
etly and peaceably. Men who go South to
steal find it sort of an up hill business
NOWADAYS.
Year: 1879

ingmen to act together in crder to protect
themselves In . ngnt for higher wages, IL II
certainly not less Infamous for their employ
en to take . precisely similar course In order
to force the public into compliance with their
wishes. Morally there is no difference between
these two kinds OF combination; the purpose
and the processes are the same, though the
neld Of battle is different. But, as the combi-
nation of the mine owners is organized 10
make dear an article of common necessity,
that adds to their course an element of injury
to the people which does not exist on the other
side.


The illusions Of the Herald to combina-
tions generally is well timed. Combinations
which have for their object the increase of
prices OF any Of the essentials of life can not
be too severely condemned. In every in
stance society suffers. We have ''com-
binations" of railroads for the purpose of
sivancing freight tariffs. and Immediately
up goes the price Of transportation, to be
followed by an advance on all descriptions
of merchandise. Upon the luxuries OF life
the advance is scarcely cared for o. thought
of, bat when it touches food products, coal,
or any OF the prime necessities of life, every
family feels the change, for the advance
comes directly from their pockets,
and, in a majority Of cases, from those who
are lily able to bear the increased burden of
living. Banks combine to advance the rate
of interest. Bondholders combine to ad.
vance the price OF bonds. Men like Jim
Keene combine to corner wheat
or provisions. Coal operators COM
bine to advance the price OF
fuel, so that society is continually con-
fronted by some sort Of a combination
formed for the purpose of extorting from it
money whereby to advance the individuals
who run the combination machine. As q
general proposition, there seems to be no es-
cape from this network Of combinations. The
laws furnish no adequate protection, and
the people find little or no relief, however
vigorously they may protest. In the case Of
coal, the combination comes into existence
always just as winter makes its appearance.
We are now told that in Indiana
there has q combination been formed
by the mine operators, that prices have been
advanced at the mines, and that on the 1st
of October dealers will be compelled to
advance prices one cent per bushel, which
will make the cost of block coal, which is now
selling at IL cents. II cents per
busnel. Those who have the
means will doubtless secure a winters
supply at prices now current, while others
will be required to pay the advance. The
indications now are that, Immediately fol-
lowing the first advance, another cent will
be added, bringing the price of block coal to
IL cents per bushel. Making liberal de-
duction for coal purchased at present
prices, 1t is fair to estimate that
the contemplated advances will cost the
city of Indianapolis during the fall, winter
and spring seasons at least 100000. The
fuel problem is Of sufficient importance to
call for the best abilities Of the people, and
the subject should not be permitted to
sleep
Year: 1879

THE Crees, powerful tribe of Canadian
Indians, are thirsting for the blood of Sitting
Bull and his braves, who. they declare, have
destroyed the buffalo to an extent that is
likely to produce famine. Two thousand
Crees are under arms, and their chief, Great
Bear, is ready to lead them against Sitting
Bull, and waiting only to hear from the
Canadian authorities. If Great Bear will
only kill Sitting Bull he will do the United
States great service. which General Miles
will promptly acknowledge.
Year: 1879

A Young man who had recently ar
rived from the East was engaged at the
United States fish-hatching establish
ment on McCloud river. One day last
week he took q rowboat and pulled up
the river short distance, crossed to the
opposite side, and prepared to go ashore.
just as he was stepping out of the boat
the Young man looked UP on the bank
over his head, and saw what he thought
was large mastiff dog. Some OF
those Indians have stolen him." he
thought to himself, land | will take
him home with me-" Climbing the
trail with difficulty, he was soon face to
face with his mastiif. He whistled, and
snapped his thumb and fingers, coax
ingly, but instead of taking his advances
kindly, the animal uttered a low growl,
and oscillating his tail from side to side,
prepared to go for that young man.


The latter, now terribly alarmed, started


or his boat, tumbling headlong down
fhe hill, and just managed to get into his
tcraft and push it into the stream as an
immense specimen of the California lion
landed upon the shore. OF course, the
lion would not take to the water, so the
Young man was safe; but he says he
Shall be careful how he makes overtures
to strange dogs in strange country
after this. He was entirely unarmed at
the time, and after he got into his boat
heard the growls ofanother in the bush,
showing that evidently there was PAIR


ofthe " creatures. "-Portld'ad Oregonad'a.
Year: 1879

The Farmers Market Agricultural Club,
at its meeting recently, appointed com
mittee to ascertain the cause of the scab on
the potato. During the discussion of the
subject Mr.. Smedley said he had been in.
formed that the scab was occasioned by a
small, white insect, so small that a magnify
ing glass was required to detect it, and it
would remain in the ground for five years.


Mr.. Satterthwait said that was important
information if it came from one who knows
what he is talking about, and inquired if
the person making this statement was a
scientific man?


Mr.. Smedley replied that his informant
was scientist, and on receiving this infor-
nation Mr.. Satterthwait said he would give
nothing for the statement concerning the
insect, and he doubted very much whether
any one had discovered the real cause of
the difficulty.


Mr.. Barton thought the imperfection was
simply tuber found on all varieties of po.
tatoes. The opinion of scientific men was
worth nothing without practical experience.
His own experience had led him to believe
the imperfection was attributable to black
beetle which often infests the potato field.
Mr.. Hawkins had found an insect living on
the potato resembling in some respects the
| lady bug, but unlike it in color; there were
black specks on it,


Having appointed Mr.. Isaac Evans as a
committee to investigate the subject and
report at the next meeting, the club was
then addressed by Mr.. NJ. S. Cook on the
Cooley system of making butter. The
theory of this system is simple one, con-
sisting of suddenly cooking the milk and
bringing the temperature down so quick as
to cause a circulation in the milk, which
changes the specific gravity, and the cream
being the lighter it rises to the top. This
is done by submerging the milk in ice water
at a temperature of from 40 to so degrees.
By this plan it has been proven that four
per cent. more butter can be made than by
any other system that has been tried. The
cream will rise in three hours and fifteen
minutes, and little less than twelve quarts
of milk are required for one pound OF


butter.


Mr.. Isaac Evans thought there was q


mystery about this system for making


butter, and noted the fact that in the ex


cessive cold days Of winter he found it ne
cessary to have fire in his milk room fol


the purpose Of raising the cream on the


milk.


Mr.. Cook explained that it was by sud
denly bringing down the temperature tha


the specific gravity of the milk is changed
Cold water being a better conductor of hea


than cold air, the animal heat is carried
: away suddenly, and this was an importan
point to be observed in preparing the cream


for the churn.


Mr.. Smedley said: "When we get thu
milk down to a temperature of So or 81
degrees it is at its greatest density, ant


below that point it will begin to grow


lighter"


"Why do we sour cream before churn
} ing? 2" inquired Mr.. Evans.
"Some do not" replied member of tn


club. 1T was argued at the State AgricuI
D tural Society that the best butter is mad
/. from sweet cream."-Er.
Year: 1879

PLAIN TALK.-A large majority of the
young men growing up are of no account.
They are relying upon "fathers" to take
care Of them. They would starve if cast
out into the world and compelled TO take
care of themselves. They are lacking in
selfreliance, in pluck and perseverance
to labor at anything to make an honest
living. The trouble is they feel above
laboring for livelihood-=and just as long
as they have such notions there is no hope
for them. Any trade or calling is better
than idleness. for idleness produces worth
lessnesss. 1t is better to be q shoemaker,
a blacksmith, a carpenter, a laborer on the
farm, than it is to be loafer. Some OF
our best and worthiest and greatest men
have risen to their distinguished positions
from these humble callings. Everybody
respects the man who is not afraid of work
People will trust him and honor him, and
do all they can to help him. 1t may b.
starting on the lower round of the ladder
but a higher and still higher round can b.
reached by those possessing energy, plucl
and industry.
Year: 1879

LOUISIANA WITNEssEs.-For the common
good, and especially for the good of the
State of Louisiana, if the government can
possibly find penitentiary room for them,
it is sincerely to be hoped that board and
lodgings will be provided for several of the
witnesses who have lately been swearing
so magnifcently in the senatorial case of
Spofford vs.. Kellogg 1t is pity that the
laws delay prevents such scoundrels when
found out of going so olongunwhipt ofjustiCe
They should be punished as promptly and as
severely as possible, in order to convince the
rest of them down there in Louisiana that
congressional committees do not offer stand
ing premiums for champion liars.
Year: 1879

Commissioner of Agriculture Le Due has
has had good many detractors and some
defenders in respect to his American tea
raising experiment, but both have over
looked the vital point of his folly which
was we'll expressed by Mr.. David A. Wells
at the Free Dinner last Thursday night.
Suppose it to be a fact that our soil is as
we'll adapted for tea culture as that of China
or Japan, it would not even then follow
that it would pay us to go to raising tea,
and in fact it might be very improbable.
Take the case as it stands. It is authori-
tatively estimated that it requires fifteen
wards of cotton cloth to clothe native of
China each year and that it would take the
labor of Chinaman for thirty days, work
ing with his old-fashioned loom, to make
the cloth. But we hear in this country
can produce the same cloth with one days
labor-a third of that labor used in plant
| ing and growing the cotton, a third in
cleaning it and getting it to market, and a
third in making the thread and fabric. Il
follows therefore, that in purchasing
Chinese tea with American cotton, we enjoy
an advantage of thirty to one, merely as
suming that the Chinaman is no better as
| tea raiser than an American. The arrant
| folly of this experiment of Mr.. LIE Due
| therefore, consists in its attempt to ignore
| this vast relative efficiency which we enjoy


in certain industries and turning our labor


into an artificial, chimerical and unprotit-


able struggle with the Chinaman at the


very point where he is strongest and where
the American is weakest. If we want tea,


or silk, or olives, or ivory or any other pro-


duct indigenous to certain countries of the


old world the sensible way is to buy them


with our cotton cloth, our wheat, our cattle


and like commodities thatwe produce easiest


and cheapest; and to that end we need to
} cultivate our export trade unrestricted by


the tariff laws which keep us from selling
J Just so long and so surely as they keep
foreigners from selling to us.
Year: 1879

During a severe thunderstorm, man, q
book agent and a mule took refuge from
the angry elements beneath q. shed. After
the storm had ceased the man was found
dead, with his scalp completely removed.
After holding an inquest the jury were
unable to decide whether the man had been
talked to death by the book agent, kicked
TO death by the mule or struck by lightning.
Year: 1879

Tell me, Q Summerl where did you fold
Your garments of beauty in Winters stern cold?
Who fashioned the form and hem of your robe
In the cold crystal halls of his icy abode?
All nestled and hushed and tucked in your bed
Who ratified the key TO lift up your head
And whisper arise! The sun with great care
Has brushed the cold gems from out your soft hair
And stirs you to seed the tissue and thread
1Ou held i'll your shuttle when blossoms were dead
And bids you 10 gild the fibre and floss
With bright, happy smiles, and gleeful head toss
10 roll up your WUOfs in pillows OF light
And fit through the warp with sunbeamS so bright
Then soften the light with sweet falling dew
And gleam on it all the rainbows full hue
How modestly summer gives back her REPLIES
With many banner unfurled from the skies
Wrought in and without in ruby and gold,
In letters so plain you read in each fold
while the earth standeth in beauty and peace
Sunshine and harvest shall neverm0re cease"


--SpriRqheld Republican,.
Year: 1879

A gill of raw (unboiled) linseed oil given
to a sow, just before and after farrowing,
will prevent the disposition to eat her of
spring. Perfect quiet and isolation are con-
siderations which should not be neglected.
Year: 1879

THE VIOLET.


London Society.
Lonely and sweet q violet grew
The meadow weeds among,
One morn a rosy shepherd maid,
With careless heart and idle tread,


Came by,


Came by,
The meadow lads and sung
All" said the violet. would were
Some stately garden howeri
That might gathered be and pressed
One little hour to her sweet breast


All, me!


All, me!
Only one little hour"
On came the rosy shepherd lass,
With heart that idle beat
And crushed the violet in the grass,
1t only said: How sweetw
How sweet" it said with fainting moan
." If must die, TO die alone


Forher,


For her
To die at her dear feet"