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Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1870-07-08
CHINESE JUNKS.

These Chinese jupks are some
thing like the large gondolas which
go outside into the Adriatic. The
thing about Chinese junk which
first strikes an American is the large
eyes painted upon their bows. l
have seen hundreds, and probably
thousands, of Chinese boats of al
most every description, but I have
never met with one that did not have
pair of these monstrous eyes. The
Chinese themselves, curious enough,
do not seem to have any fixed no
ton of the use of these curious ap-
pendages.
The cabin of our boat was fitted
up with no little pretension. 1t had
tortoise shell windows, much cary
ing and some gliding. There was a
miniature Joss house, with vacant
nich for any idol l might choose to
put there, and two ecclesiastical can
dlesticks. upon the spikes whereof
might, if pleased, burn any sized
Joss sticks Or candles. The cabin
was about seven feet square; it con
tanned small table with bamboo
legs, a camphor wood stool and the
locker served as my bedstead.
FRIGHT.
While / was Standing on the deck
straining my eyes to catch the diff
ferent objects on shore that passed
before me like the shifting scenes
of a panorama, the "boy'' came
above to tell me that ''tilfin'' was
ready. l had just got fairly seated
on the camphor wood stool beside
the little table, and Was complacent-
ly helping myself to a glass Of All
sops." when Ah Sam gave me Gu
rious look from the corners of his
gimlet eyes, and with the best "pid-
gen English he could command ,en-
quired
Master! have you got any piecie
pistol p
"Pistol! What for p
"Ah just now .boatman he have
tnlkie me, Hang Chow side have got
velly many piecie pirates "
''Pirates ? Thunder!" my ailsops
upset) ''Why didn't you tell me be
fore that there were pirates here p
"Ah, because, just now every Chi
ma side have got pirates -
The name of pirates brought to
my mind another picture in the old
"Geography book" but it destroyed
all my appetite for tiffin. / thought
of all the horrible tales of piratical
depredations in China seas that
had ever read, and l dragged out
my old pepper box and loaded it
perfectly obliyivious of rice, and
Curry and Allsop's. After carefully
loading my revolver and arranging
the lee Boards of the junk along the
sides Of the cabin to guard against
shot, | went above and took a eau
tious peep through my glasses. A
small group of fishermen raising
their nets, a jaunty little passenger
Eoat bound for Chapoo and a few
Sampans was all that I could see
BY degrees my courage returned
but my appetite and my admiration
of the beautiful scenery on shore
had suffered "A violent check. The
afternoon passed off without any
thing 20 excite my fears | took /
light dinner. and before it was darl
| felt quite tired out. l spread my
mattress upon the locker. rolled nv
! self in "A blanket ana was soon lulet
to sleep by the gentle tossing mo
ton of the junk as she rolled to ant
tro upon the even pulse beat Of til,
Pacific.
| awokc early the next morning
with a fierce appetite, and quite re
Il
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-17
POLITICAL.

Gov. Hoffman declines to meet Gen. Wood
ford in discussion, and declines TO father Mr.
Oakley Halls charges.
The United States Marshal has begun ac-
tive preparations for enforcing the new Ped
eral election law, at the next election in New
York.
The New York Herald's sixth conclusion
from the October elections is, ''that there is
some danger that the Democracy may loose
New York in November"
Hon. Schuyler Colfax, in addressing one
of his Indiana audiences in the recent cam
paign, said that he had made this canvass in
gratitude for past favors the people had beer
pleased to confer upon him. He added
"You will pever look upon my face agar
speaking in political campaign"
The colored vote in New York is estimated
at S197, and in New Jersey at 1928. Little
Delaware has over 5000 such votes.
The loss of the Indiana Legislature to the
republicans it is thought will prevent Senator
Morton resigning his seat in the Senate to 60
to the Court of St. James
There is rumor seeming to have some
authority that Secretary Cox will resign his
place in the Cabinet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-17
about thirty-fve years of age, and leaves

about thirty-fve years of age, and i'avs' d
wife and children.
Senor Casteller recently received deputa-
,;or from France. He delivered short
sneecb. affirming that the sympathy OF the
Snanish people was decidedly with the French
republic
Twenty wears of time and repairs, it is said,
will hardly restore the surroundings of Paris
for twenty miles to their beautiful condition
of one short month ago. Such are the
plories of war with all the modern improve
ments."
ITO Providence and Way Stations was
the inscription on sign placed over the chapel
door at Trinity College, Hartford, lately 1t
was stolen from the railroad depot.
The ST. Paul Iowa) Press says that an in
nocent old Democrat yesterday wandered
into a wholesale Third street liquor store,
and seeing several hundred barrels of whis-
KEY living around, he removed his hat and
solemnly took a seat, In few moments
however. he discovered his mistake, and left
the store with the apology that ''he thought II
was democratic meeting"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-17

The President having issued proclaim
alton as warning to the Fenians in this
country, who plot raids against other coun-
tries with which the United States is ut
peace, has at the same time pardoned the
Fenian ringleaders in the late abortive at
tempt upon Canada. This warning and
example of clemency are well met, and
signify no doubt that all persons caught
engaged in any future Fenian raids will be
obliged to suffer to the full extent the
penalty which their act may incur
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-17

The Bangor Wing says the workmen a: the
steam mill of Messrs. Blunt, Human 6 Co.,
feeling extra smart one day last week, made
with the following results Thomas Shea and
crew sawed CT. 30l feet of three and four inch
spruce planks with one Emerson movable
tooth rotary saw. One gang-saw turned out
44,l2o feet Of spruce, one and two inches
thick, and one single saw turned out 1000
feet of spruce boards and plank. The work
was done without previous preparation, and
the mill was run only eleven and one-half
hours
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-17

Governor Hoffman has concluded that
discretion is the better part of valor. !"
and so declines to meet Gen. Woodlord
before the people in joint discussion of the
political issues of the campaign. His
friends think he acted prudently, but the
mass OF the people win have reason to
wonder WHY. if the democratic cause is
so strong and convincing as represented
by the Hoffmanites, the Governor did
not accept the challenge of his opponent
and make his mark.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-17
GENERAL NEWS.

Margaret Waters, the notorious baby farm
er, was hung in London on the llth, for the
murder of the Cowan infant. She died pro-
testing her innocence.
The young men of Cincinnati are becoming
greatly interested in the orphans since the
uncle Of young and beautiful girl in the asy-
lum has died and left her $4,000.
correspondent at Ostend sends word from
Berlin that the Prussian government has d.
rected urgent remonstrances to be made TO
the government at Washington concerning
the shipment of arms from the United States
to France.
The canvass for candidate for governor of
California has begun. Gen. Alfred Reding-
ton, Of Sacramento, is mentioned prominently
by the Republicans, and Colonel Peter Dono-
hue, of San Francisco, by the democrats
Wednesday, under the auspices of the Ital-
ian Mutual Relief Society, large number OF
the italian residents of Boston celebrated the
anniversary of the discovery of America by
Christopher Columbus, and of the Union Of
Italy.
Chivalry is on the wane in the Old Domin-
ion. A member of the Virginia Legislature
refused to accept a challenge to fghta duel
on the ground that the State constitution dis
franchised duellists.
Charles Pickett, highly esteemed either
and tradesman of Marlboro, Mass. committee
suicide Wednesday by shooting himsel
through the body with two pistols, one held IL
each hand and fred simultaneously. He wal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-17

The Gardiner Reporter understands that
Mr.. Cheeseman has disposed of all the ice re-
manning in his buildings, to Boston parties,
and it is being shipped as fast as possible.
Only about $500 tons now remain unsold on
the river. Preparations are being made for
the putting up Of large quantity of ice the
coming winter. The reputation of Kennebec
ice and the constantly increasing demand for
the article, will no doubt make it paying
investment about any circumstances.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-17

The Chronicle says that in order to secure
the railroad bridge at Pennington against
damage by ice freshets, three immense abut
ment ice-breakers are being constructed in
the channel of the river few rods above the
bridge, which will mash the ice-cakes into
such small proportions as to render them
comparatively harmless when they strike the
piling upon which the structure rests They
are built of heavy timbers inter-crossng each
other, in the form of triangle, firmly bolted
together, the inside of which looks like an
old-fashioned "cob house." on an improved
scale. The interior is filled with heavy stones
and gravel. The tops will be some three or
four feet above the highest water mark.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-17

The Mail says few days more will see the
piers of the new bridge at Waterville COM
pleted, but there is an abutment at the Water
Vile end to be constructed before the bridge
can be travelled. Workmen are busily en-
ide-walk for foot passengers, and laying the
plank flooring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-17
domestic Nems.

The PASSPORT Sentinel says that the bust
ness of making pumice from small herring at
Lubec has been very profitable this season
The price is so high that the farmers do not
find it SO much to their gain to buy it as for
merly The price at Lubcc is Sl4 a ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-17

The catalogue of Bowdoin College for the
Fall term, 1870, just published. gives the fol-
lowing number of students: Senior class,
49, Junior class, so; Sophomore class 40;
Freshman class, 49, Science class, IL.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-17

A young child died in Auburn few days
since from inflammation of the bowels, of stop
page caused by swallowing the stones and
skins of grapes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-17

We see it stated that N. G. Marshall, Esq.
is building commodious hotel near the Beach
in York to be completed by the first of June
next.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-17

Three Swedes from the colony at New Swe-
den, have located in Houton, for the present,
and are engaged in making baskets of cedar,
peculiar for their form and style.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-17

Plaisted who was arraigned and pleaded
guilty" of setting fire to the dwelling house
of Mr. Welch in York was recently sentenced
by Judge Danforth to the State prison for life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-17

A party of Government engineers have ar
rived at Bangor, and operations for clearing
the bed of the river will at once be COM
menced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-17

Mrs. iGibson of Andover, upwards of 100
years old, can see to knit and sew, with the
aid of glasses, and will travel mile as quick
as many ladies of 60. She has had four hus-
bands.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-17

The Calais Advertiser issued its first regu-
lar number, since the fire, last Tuesday. 1t
presents very handsome appearance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-17

Mrs. Mary Churchill of Buckfeld, aged
84 years picked and marketed two bushels of
blackberries this season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-17

' The Normal School at Castine has one
hundred and twenty students at the present
time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-17

The Academy building in Cherryield has
been undergoing thorough renovation at a
cost of over three thousand dollars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-17

The store Of II. +. G. J. Woodman of North
Leeds, was entered the night of the llth, by
forcing the front doors open, and thirty dol
lars were taken from the drawer. No clue to
the thief.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-17

The Press says letters have been received
by Hon. Israel Washburn, Jr. Collector OF
the port of Portland, from the Treasury De-
partment, informing him that the rinderpest
is prevalent in Germany, and in those parts
of France occupied by the German troops,
and therefore he is ordered not to permit the
landing of any neat cattle or hides from any
foreign country except Canada, unless a
consular certificate is appended to the invoice
saying that the disease is not prevalent, or
has not been recently in the country whence
they were exported. 1t is also forbidden to
allow the landing of shipments of wool and
cows hair from Germany, and of neat cattle,
hides, wool and cows hair from France.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-17

This list would make the delegation stand
Is republicans to democra's-the same as
the old delegation. But the result in some OF
district, can only be settled by an official
count of the votes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-17

The editor Of the Bath Times says he was
shown, Friday morning, diabolical. appara-
tus which was found the previous afternoon
amongst a cargo of coal which arrived at that
city in vessel few days since. This little
internal machine is made Of tin, six and one
half inches in circumference, and half an inch
deep, closing with cover and having on the
bottom handle affixed made of lead. Inside
of the case were three nipples covered with
pu1cussion caps and the case was filed with
powder 1t was probably expected that the
working of the heavy Jumps of coal would
explode the machine but such proved not to
be the fact. 1t was probably affixed to some
piece of coal and thus transported on board
the vessel. 1t must have been worse than a
demond that perpetrated such an act and the
vessel had fortunate escape.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-17
A Reliable Man

CAN NOW SECURE THE AGENCY for the
~ County of Kennebec, for one of the oldest and
Mutual Life, of Hartford Conn. Established
1851. Purely Mutual. Rates lower than the majority
of companies in United States 1t is paying as large
dividends as any company in the country. Nearly
all restrictions removed from its policies. No extra
rates for insuring Railroad Employees or Females
Its ratio of losses is lower than any other company
of equal age 1t insures on the Al Cash, contribu-
ton plan and also half note plan, two distinct
systems
for Agents to work than the Old Phoenix, nor a COM
panv that offers greater advantages to the insured
For particulars, &c, apply to
GEO. 4. JONES, Gen. Agent,
sept2i- tlw &wSw+ Portland Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-17
NEW CONGRESSMEN

The election reports seem to leave the new
Congressmen about as follows: In Pennsyi-
vauia the new delegation will probably stand
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-17

the city
This Mode of Treatment, which is being
sion, has become quite popular in almost every
State of the Union. 1t has been examined by thou
sands of Physicians of all schools of medicine ant
there has not been dissenting voice to tn,
correctness of the principle all acknowledge thai
it fills n vacuum in the Science of Medicine. The
sick and afflicted are demanding it everywhere.
We have demonstrated the fact that Paralysis,
Nervous Debility, Dyspepsia, Neuralgia,
Govt, Consumption in its incpent
stages, all Cancerous
Affections, Dropsy, Varicose Veins, Weak
Chests, Narrow Chests, Asthma,
Weak Lungs,
Weak Backs, Weak, Stiff and Shrunken Limbs,
Curvature of the Spine, and other
Spinal Affections,
Sciatica, rheumatism of years standing, Spasms,
Epilepsy, Palsy, st. Vitus' Dance,
Dera1gement of the Mind,
Prolapsus Uteri, Obstructed Menstruation, with
all their concomitant diseases, Impotency,
and all kinds of weakness of the
Generative Organs,
CAN BE CURED. 1t brings a greater supply OF
blood and nutrition to all weak parts thus creating
life and tone, and health and strength in those
parts. 1t breaks up Congestion and Inflammation
by equalzing the circulation throughout every part
of the system.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-17
Tn Ohio the result seems to be as follows:

In Ohio the result seems to be as follows
Dist. Dist.
I'. x.ron r. Perry 10. VIM F. Lockwood d
3, Job L. Stevenson II. John L. W lisoh
a Lewis D. Campbell d IL. p. Van Trump d
McKenney d -. Geo. w. Morgan
q Chas l.. Lamison IA. James Monroe
q John Smith r Is. VIM. 7. Sprague
Z. Saml Shellabarger ~. John a. bihshain
.. John Beatty II. JACOB a; Amoier
9. L. II. Dickinson d Is. Nm' ii. Epson
This gives the republicans IL representa-
tiyes to the democrats IA democratic gam
of one. The republicans have lost two dis
tricts and gained one. AS the democratic
Judges in Montgomery county threw out the
soldier vote, General Schenck will contest
the claim to his seat
The representatives from Indiana are re-
ported to stand as follows
Dist. Dist ,,,,
2. Michael C. Kerr d 9. J. I. Tyner
8. VIM. S. Holman d g. y i. =: SnahhS
4. j. III. Wilson TO- Wm W iil1hin
8. John Colburn Ii. d. facki'fu
q. Dan1 w voorhees,
This leaves the delegation politically as be-
fore. There is no doubt about Wilson's and
Shanks's election according to last accounts.
Iowa will be represented in the next Con-
gress by the following members. all republi-
cans:
!. CIV. McCreary :. NJ NJ Walden Walden
w q Dorman r q. jackson Orr
Nebraska chooses John Taffe, republican.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-17
THE REV. LAGER-BEER FULTON.

The Religious Telescope of Dayton, Ohio,
contains a copy of letter which it says the
Rev. Justin ID. Fulton of Boston has addressed
to Mr. Theodore Tilton of New York, al
though Mr. Tilton has never received either
the letter in question or any other from Mr..
Fulton. The Telescopes copy of Mr.. Full
toms missive is as follows:
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-12-17

DY PLACIDE J. SPEAR. AuCTIONEER.
ID Office No. 70 Exchange aley.-TUESDAY, Janu.
ary B. 1871 at twelve o'clock, will be- sold, at the
Bank of Louisiana Auction Exchange, corner OF
ROyal and Cont streets. by virtue and in pursuance
of q Judgment rendered by the Honorable Louis
for the parish Of Orleans, and signed December
1870, the following described property, to efect}a
partition in the above matter, to wit
l. A CERTAIN LOT OF GROUND, with all the
buildings thereon, situate in the faubOurg Frank
lin in this city, measuring 60 feet front on Marigpy
streets by leo feet in depth; said lot of ground IS
composed of the two lots of ground designated by
the Nos. 6 and of square No. s. on plan made by
Communy, dated twenty fifth February, 1885, de-
posted in the Office of Octave de Armas, notary
in this city, purchased by Stanslaus Weber from
fous, notary in this city, on the twenty fifth Of
p LOT OF GROUND, situate in this city, in
the square bounded by st. Philip. DOrgenOis, Du.
maine ard Broad streets, designated by the No. OF
square No. 49, said lot Of ground forms the corner
American measure, % feet inches front on Broad
street. by 100 feet in depth purchased by Stanslaus
Weber from Jacob Jake, by an act passed before A.
BOudousquie notary in this city, on the twenty
sixth of January, 1852.
Terms and onditions-Twothirds cash in United
States treasury notes, and the balance on credit
of one year. in note notes divided in coupons il
necessary and bearing interest at the rate OF
Der cent per annum from date until PAID the build
ings and improvements on the property to be IN
sured to their full value, and the policies to be
transferred to the holders Of the notes; the pur
year 1870
Act of sale, together with internal revenue
stamps, etc. before Joseph COhn, notary pbblie al
the expense of the purchasers De- 9 Is % 0ja3
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-12-17
FIRST DISTRICT IMPROVED PROPERTY.
SUCCESSION OF MICHAEL FINNEGAN-No. $685.
AND.
SUCCESSION OF MARY ROSS, DECREASED WIFI
OF MICHAEL FlNNEGAE-No. a.o5s.
Second District Court for the parish of Orleans
Nos. 30 aa2 and "a ,ssa.
FIRST DISTRICT IMPROVED PROPERTY.

DY C. e. GIRARDEY Il CO., AUG
ID tioneers. Nicholas J. HOey. AuctiQneer-OMce
No. II Exchange Place.--SATURDAY. December a.
Auctioneers' Exchange. ON Royal, between Canal
and CustomhOuse streets, BY virtue Of two orders
Of the Honorable the Second District Court for the
dered in the above entitled Matters will be sold by
public auction for account Of said SUGGESTIONS, the
following described gropsItX. to wit
buildings and improvements thereon, situated in
the First District Of this city, in the square
bounded by Circus or Rampant, G1od, Basin Qste
St. John) and Julia streets, Designated a. Nos.ss
Theodore 0uyOl notary public; said lots Of ground
adjOin each other, and measure, each, ~ feet II
inches front on SirOd street By 100 feet IN depth
side toward Rampant street by common alley 8
feet wide american measare), and both lots are
bounded in the rear BY another common alley. ,.s
all the buildings and improvements thereon, sit
uated in the FIRST District of this city, in the square
bounded by Lafayette late HeTel, Pefilliat, Lib.
streets, and designated as lot No. 3, ON . plan
drawn by J. N. DepOuilly, Surveyor, dated NOvem-
Der l. 1916 deposited as plan No. S. in Office Of J.
feet inches and lines front on Periiliat street. 26
feet inches front on Lafayette street, BY depth
of 142 feet II inches on the side adjoining lot No.
and l43 feet 10 inches ON the side toward Liberty
street. all English measure.
Terms-Oue-half cash, the remainder on credit
of year, in notes of the purchasers secured by
special mortgage and vendors lien ON the property
sold and bearing interest Of eight per cent per an
mum, from the date of sale until final payment:
with the penal clause Of i've per cent attorneys
fees in event Of suit to enforce payment notes
The improvements to be kept fully insured, and
policies transferred to the holders of the notes. and
purchasers to assume payment over and above the
amount their bids Of all taxes for the year 1870
pense Of the purchasers before W. J. Castel notary
public. uo23 de3 10 II "a