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Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-09-19
TyF VIEW RAILROAD BRIDGE

The new Railroad Bridge across the
Keunebcc in this city is now complete
and ready for travel. 1t is an elegant
structure of which we may justly feel
proud. When we compare it with the old
bridge, whose place it has taken. we i'll
voluntarily feel that the great frcshet did
ms no harm IN sweeping the old one away.
The materials and workmanship of the
hr;doe are of the best and most substan-
tial character while its airy and lofty ap-
pearance as it springs from span to span
and shore to shore is a delight to the OBJ
server. Bridging one of the most impor-
tant rivers in the country, and becoming
a part of the great direct highway OF
travel between the east and west, it Is
worthy of its position, and speaks grandly
of the public spirit, liberality. and far
sjghtedness of the corporation to which it
owes its existence. The travelling public
must regard with pleasure this generous
outlay for their safety, and our immediate
citizens be gratifed at the addition which
is made to the attractions of our city,
while the State may point to it with pride.
Few States can boast of a similar struct-
ture to equal it.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-09-19

profuse and many times excessively Of
fensive discharge from the nose, with ''stop-
ping up of the nose at times, impairment OF
the sense of smell and taste, watering or weak
eyes, impaired hearing, irregular appetite,
occasional nausea, pressure and pain over the
eyes, and at times in the back of the head, oc-
casional chilly sensations, cold feet, and a
feeling of lassitude and debility are symptoms
which are common to Catarrh. yet all of them
are not present in every case. DIR. Sage's
Catarrh Remedy cures Catarrh in its worst
form and stages. 1t is pleasant to use and
contains no poisonous or caustic drugs. Sent
by mail on receipt of sixty cents. Address X.
V. Pierce, NJ. d., Buffalo n. Y. A pamphlet
sent free. Sold by druggists. d&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-09-19

SoFTENING OF THE BRAIN is becoming un-
comfortably prevalent. Statistics show that
in ten years, lS56-66, 1865 deaths were
registered from this cause in England alone.
brain and not supplying substances to replace
the waste. BY the use of FELLOWS Con-
POUND SYRUP OF HYPopHosPnIrEs the mate
rial for thought is supplied, the mind made
vigorous, and the body fortified against dis
case dtwlw
Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-09-19

The Annual Conference of Unitarian
Churches of Maine closed its session in Saco,
Friday. Sermons were preached by Rev.
Mr.. De Normandie of Portsmouth and Rev.
Nr. Vinal of Kennebunk, and Essays were
delivered by DR.. Palfrey of Belfast and Rev.
Mr.. Cram of Augusta. 1t was very much the
largest and most interesting gathering ever
held by the Unitarians of Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-09-19
GENERAL NEWS.

The President has recognized w. p. Hal
as Consul of Nicaragua at Charleston.
Mr. J. C. Kendall, an American, is namet
as one who lately lost his life willie trying tt
ascend Mt. Blanc.
The Hoosac tunnel, during August, ad
yanced I5O feet at the east end, and liz al
the west
A violent storm is reported in the north OF
Scotland, which caused the destruction Of a
large amount Of property.
The schools of Virginia, now closed, are
to be re-established under the township plan
of New England.
The English is said to be one of the mos,
difficult languages for a foreigner to learn.
Recently foreign lady went to see fine boy
baby, and, in endeavoring to express her
admiration, said: .'Oh my, what a nice fat
babee How fat he is, don't he?"
The Acting Commissioner of Internal Reve.
nue. rules that the exemption of promissory
notes from stamp duty for a less sum than
800, under section four of the acts of July
IA, 1870, applies equally to either written or
printed evidence Of an amount of money to
be paid on demand, or time designated.
The first steamer of the new transatlantic
line between Liverpool and New York, will
arrive during next month. There are to be
six steamers in the line. the names of which
are to be the Oceanic, Atlantic, Pacific, Arc
tic, Baltic and Adriatic. Only one vessel has
been finished, but the others are nearing
completion.
The greatest flight of wild pigeons that has
been known in the memory Of the oldest in
habitants in the icinity is now occurring in
New Hampshire. Forty-three focks were
counted passing over Portsmouth in one hour.
One person in Elliot killed sixty at one shot,
and several others have killed during the day
from one hundred to two hundred dozen each.
great gathering of Universalists is ex-
pected at their Centenary Convention at
Gloucester, Mass, Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday, the 20th, 2lst and 22d inst, and
Yale's mammoth tent has been secured in
WHICH W uolu etTflceS. Inc STOunuS are
near the Stage Fort, en- huge level tract
commanding fine view of the harbor, and
have been laid out for tents and streets. Par
ties from Providence, Woonsockct, Boston,
Roxbury. Beverly and other places have made
choice OF places for their tents, and probably
athousand will camp. The event is the an
nual convention of the denomination and the
one hundrt dth anniversary of the arrival in
this country OF John Murray, the first preach
er of the faith, who was settled in Gloucester
for many years. The first house in which he
preached is still standing, although now uset
Is a barn. 1t has been cleared Of its con
tents. and Commemoration services will b.
held in it during the Convention. Wednesda
acentensial address will be delivered by Re,
DIR. Miner VI Boston, and Thursday afternoo
Rev. DIR. Chapin Of New York will preach
eenmaDisn sermon Caterer Il. ID. Cook {
Boston, will furnish frst-class board durin
the convention at $3.50 per day, and convey
ance 10 and from the depot in the town will /
constantly on hand.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-09-19

Going Going Gone! Faster than the auc-
tioneer's hammer knocks down merchandise
neglect disposes of the teeth. Bid, therefore
for that prize of life, perfect set, by brush
ing them regularly with Sozodont.
"Spaldings Glue" has now taken the place
of ali Clements and Mucilages tlweod
Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-09-19

At the recent horticultural fair at Bangor
a new branch of industry in this State was
brought into public notice. Mrs. c. A. Me
servey of Bangor, exhibited Silk Worms
and Cocoons, and hanks of silk manufac-
tured by herself. This being something new,
attracted much attention, and the committee
recommended gratuity of SO.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-09-19

The Biddeford journal says the SAGE river
is very low for this season of the year, and it
is said by some that it is lower than known
for years, and in consequence many mills
and factories have stopped, which makes it
bad for the laboring class.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-09-19

The Oxford Democrat says Mr.. Charles F.
Wadsworth, young and enterprising farmer
of Hiram, lately purchased small meadow OF
to cultivate the cranberry. He has already
taken off the sward of about one acre, at a
cost of about $3.50, and proposes to send it
over on the ice the coming winter, and put
out his vines in the spring.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-09-19

The Biddeford journal says the Peppcrell
Mills have now nearly $4,000 spindles, and
the production for the year ending with June
last, was 1852, SOC yards of clothing. The
profits of the year, as made up, were S205,
452. The Laconia Mills have 81 900 spindles
June, was 9,470,2 PAT yards of shceting, shirt
ing, jeans and fannels. The profits Of the
year were fl9,40O.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-09-19
domestic NemS.

At Lincolnville is the tannery of Henry
Crehore, in which he manufactures wax upper
leather in greet variety, employing nine
hands and turning out 5000 sides of leather
year'y. The machinery is driven by steam
engine of twenty horse power.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-09-19

Rev. Mr. Heath of Auburn Court Street
Free Baptist Church, has accepted call to
the Roger Williams Free Baptist Church,
Providence, r. l. His pastoral service closes
Sunday, Sept. 25th.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-09-19

Messrs. Straw, Patterson & Nancy have
sublet fourteen miles of the NJ. c. II. r. ex-
tension which is to be completed by March
LIST. The Directors feel certain that the trains
will be running over the extended road by the
middle of July of next year.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-09-19

The annual session of the Sebasticook Mu-
sical Association will be held at Hunters
Mills, Clinton, commencing Tuesday, Sept.
9th, and continuing four days under the di-
rection of Mr.. +. S. Davenport Of Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-09-19

The September term of the S. J. Court for
Piscataquis county is in session at Dover,
Judge Cutting presiding.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-09-19

The Belfast Age says Mr. James Baker, at
Searsmont, turned out 20 carriages and 2j
sleighs, from his factory during the past year
At present he employs eight hands; he is now
enlarging his works, which when completed
will give capacity for % hands.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-09-19

Last Thursday night the house and out
buildings of B. f. Lemont, of Durham
were wholly consumed by fire. Cause un
known. Loss estimated at $1,000, on which
there was an insurance of 5000.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-09-19

Mr. w. T. Hewitt of Paris, a graduate of
Maine State Seminary, and subsequently, of
Amherst College, has been chosen assistant
instructor in German, at Cornell University,
NY.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-09-19

The Reporter says Benz. Hartwell, Esq,
of Skowhegan, who has nearly reached the
age of 80 years voted last Monday-the Re
publican ticket. Mr.. Hartwell has voted at
every election for Governor since he has
been of age. A good example, particularly
when one votes as well as MIR. III.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-09-19

The Progressive Age says two large tam
neries are carried on by VIM. IL. Hunt, at
Liberty, where he has Il force of sixteen
hands, and turns out 10000 sides of leather
yearly. His leather is all shipped to Boston
in the rough
Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-09-19

The Portland Press says that Mr.. Cyrus
Ihuriow' Aliens Corner, Westbrook, has
the past reason raised seventy bushels OF
Early Rose potatoes from one bushel of seed
Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-09-19

Over nine thousand dollars have been sub
scribed in aid of the sufferers by the late des
tructive fire at Calais
Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-09-19

Its announced that the second volume Of
Virgins Digest will be published in about six
seeks, and the 57th vol Of the Maine Reports
~ the 18th Of November.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-09-19

Algie Parker, young man belonging in
Paris, Me-, while at work on the quarry at
Rockport Mass, had one of his legs liter
ally cut off, one day last week, by being
caught between two stones.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-09-19
EXHIBITION
- AT -
STATE HOUSE.

VNHE assignment of articles at the State House
i will be AS follows, nearly:
ROtunda.
Fine Arts. Carriages and Sleighs.
Agricultural Room.
Field Crops, Butter and Cheese, Grains and Seeds.
Land Agents Office.
Musical Instruments.
Room No. d.
Bread Sugar, Maple Syrup, Honey. Fruits, Jellies,
Canned Fruits, Meats, &C.
Room No. 8.
Roots and Vegetables Wool, Flax and Hops.
Represe sentatives Hall.
Household Fabrics, Patents and Inventions Sew.
ing Machines, Harnesses, Furniture, Wares and
cutlery Boots and Shoes, Carpetngs, &c, Millin-
ery Hats Caps and Furs, Printing and Binding
Miscellaneous.
Senate Chamber.
Needle Work and Embroidery Flowers.
For location and space, apply at the State House,
to John X Hooper, Assistant Superintendent
Checks will be gwen to Exhibitors for articles en-
tered. which at the close of the Fair, must be re-
turned to the Assistant having charge of the de-
partment where the article is exhibited.
Exhibitors and "help" passes must be obtained
from the Superintendent.
SAMUEL WATSON,
Superintendent of Hall.
Augusta, Sept. 20. 1870. septlot3t
Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-09-19

The Union Sabbath School Convention for
Knox County will meet with the First Baptist
church in Rockland Oct. 27th.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-09-19

William Freeman, Jr., of Cherry field, has
raised apples this year from a dwarf tree,
three feet high, planted in 1868.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1870-05-19
BANGOR PRODUCE MARKET.

The folio wing report j. obtained by partic-
ular observation on the market, and the quo
txtions are the prices paid for produce from
the country teams this day, or about the nv.
erag Tor the week past.
HAY-Loose hiy comes in in Considerable
Quantity. and sells nj from $I5 to Sl1 with
occasionally a load selling at SIS per ton for
the best qiaiities-the inferior grades at from
sic 10 IA.
STRAW comes in plenty enough to keep the
price at from about 3Sto 10 per ton for good
bright article.
OATS sell quick at from Is to 20 cents per
bushel.
BARLEY is worth on the market from 10 to
80 cents per bushel.
BEANs-Yeilow eyed beans are worth from
200 10 2 D per busheI, aud extra hand pick ed
pea beans $500.
BUTTER-fhls article is not ut all scarce in
our market. on account Of the supply Of old
stiii on hand. Some small lots Of new are
occasionally brought in, which have sold ON
the market from . to % and 30 cents Der
pound. -
Eggs sold to-day at Is cents per dozen.
POTATOES are coming in, but not in so
great quantity . they would. il the Western
market would allow larger prce to be paid
for them here. We quote the range TO-DAY
IRON ~ TO % or 10 cents per bushel.
DRIED APPLE-This article OF merehan-
use Is mol inquired for much, but we should
quote the range Of price from Ii to Is cents
per pound.
ROUND Hoes are selling from ID to IA cent,
per pound.
We see by the Advertiser report OF The
Boston market for yesterday 18th, that our
dealers are paying for potatoes all they can
anord, or even little more. Deduct the
reign: and the margin for profit is very narrow.
Wing.
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Republican State Convention,

The citizens Of Maine who rejoice In IN. pro.
Eress o. Human Freedom and Equal Rights.
NATIONAL REPuBLICAS PARrY dnrinr he pas,
decade; who heartily second the Administration
Of President Grant in its measures tn --cur~
national prosperity by the restora'i 81 con
adence abroad and tranquility at bo,ae: who
endorse its wise policy for the reduction Of the
national debt and applaud It's .urressfai en-
d-avors to establish economy and honesty In the
administration OF the Government; who ap srove
the record 81 the party N Maine all q te.iions
of public policy. including its consistent and
straightforward efforts tor the suppression OF
the evils Of temperance, are requested to send
ia lcgaies to Q state Convention, To he held in
Granite Hall. Augusta. Wednesday, June
18th. 1870. at eleven O'clock a. NJ, for the pur-
pose Of nominating a candidate for Governor and
to transact such other business may property
come before the Convention.
The basis or representation will h- a. fullows :.
Each cily, town and plantation will be entitled
10 one delegate ami one additional delegate for
every 80 votes east for the Republican CANDIDA te
Tor Governor 10 1853. a fraction OF " votes will
be entitled 10 a. additional elegate.
Delegates are required 10 he actual res dents OF
The municipality they CLAIM to represent IN the
Convention
The >tae Committee win he In session in the
Reception Room OF the Han a. . o'clock the
morning oi the Convention for the rejection II the
credentials of delegates aud To hear aud dctsrIn inc
All cases OF contested elections subject To ratacA
ton bY III" Convention.
JAMES q. BLAINE. Chdirm1s.
MM. T. SRlE.
CrRts NJ. PowERs,
FREDERICK KoBIk.
WM .. LOWELL.
Jos. II WEST.
fAtL STEVENS.
:. 5 MARBLE.
TIMOTHY WALkEg.
WN. 4. WI>.ArH.
sTA>LLN 1, ftLLE>.
!. ". " AkEFIELn
HIRAM kNowl IuN.
>. O.. ruIRLouGH.
CHARLES Il False.
6Eo. II. a>v~LToS.
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Brooksville, May l2th, 1870.

POTATOES AND PEANUTS. During the
debate on the tariff in the House Commit
tee of the Whole on Friday
Mr. Peters OF Maine moved TO increase
the duty TO % ceuts per bu,hel, the present
rate, and regretted that the committee of
ways and means should resort To the
''>mall potato" business OF giving Maine a
slap in the face for the benefit of the New
Brunswick farmers.
Mr. Butler of Massachusetts, opposed the
amendment. Potatoes were the main stay
Of the poor man, and he was not for in
creasing the cost Of the poor mans food
A duty of Is cents per bushel was nearly
equal, at some times, to 100 per cent al
valorem.
Mr.. Farnsworth of Illinois sustained the
amendment. The committee had lust
raised the duty on oranges for the benefit
OF Florida, AND he did not see why they
should not do the same for potatoes. which
were the oranges of Maine. Laughter
Mr.. Peters OfMaine argued that to give
10 the British provinces advantages from
low duties on their chief products would
retard or prevent that movement of an
nexatiOn, now so active there, because
these provinces must either be annexed to
the American Union or die
Mr.. Hale of Maine argued tina, the duty
on potatoes was not too much, compared
with other duties.
Mr.. Hoar Of Massachusetts opposed an
increase ofthe duty.
Mr.. Peters pointed out the inconsistency
OF the Massachusetts members, who hav-
ing got all the high duties they wanted on
shoes, cotton manufacturers, farmers
tools, &c, now opposed the interests of
the farmers OF Maine. Such course was
little-that of a sucker" The question
on potatoes was really the question be-
tween the State of Maine and the Common
wealth Of Massachusetts,.
The amendment was agreed to, and the
duty on potatoes was fixed at % cents per
bushel
The duty on peanuts unshelled was fixed
at two cents per pound, and on peanuts
shelled at three c nts per pound, after
which the committee rose.
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to care for his particular friends, 81, 600
additional expenses annually to the cor
poration in making new Offices and in
creasing the pay Of the old ones. In
letting out corporation contracts he has
often-times. contrary TO law, awarded TO
his friends, jobs, when they were the
highest instead Of the lowest bidders !;
and allowed the work to be improperly
done with full pay for the same. He has
allowed money to be taken from an al
mos, exhausted treasury and advanced
to those favored contractors. while the
poor corporation laborers and school
teachers have been compelled to wait
months for money after it was due. On
investigation il was shown that he know
inglv allowed his Corporation Attorney
To take 5000 from man TO influence
himself. the Mayer, to order his account
settled. This city to-day for corruption
in its municipal arrangements eclipses
New York.
Through Senator Conkling Yesterday.
our principal business men and proper
~ holders presented a memorial 10 Con-
gress. asking that the city be prohibited
from endorsing bonds for any railroad.
Mr.. Conkling offered a resolution. which
was unanimously adopted. instructina
| the District of Columbia Committee 10
I inquire into the indebtedness OF the cit,
| of Washington. the value of its stocks
| bonds &C.. LIFE.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1870-05-19

!. .. OF Il. II.
This Lodge held its seventh quarterly
session with Protector Lodge No. Il, AT
Orland on the 10Th inst
AMER the usual appointments and pre-
luinarics. the A. ~ was devoted to
listening 10 the reports from the several
Lodges represented from which il appears
that the order IN the County + ia a very
fourishing condition. and transacting
other business particularly connected with
the Lodge
la the /. VI. the meeting was open To
The public. The Committee on resolutions
II. II. p-.ood. y. II. Powers and Il. W.
Condor submitted the following. which
were taken ~ separately, and arrcr being
aply discussed were unanimously adopted.
The sixth ~ rising vote
1T. Resolved, That history. and all
records 20 the past arr taken ~ u, A. >uf-
ncicni proof that the !utcmpcrat" U.s. ~
intoxicating liquors ever has been and /,
To- lAy the creates, moral and social evil
against which mank ind has to contend
"a. Resolved. That in view Of the in
road, which intempcrancc ha> made. aud
Is SIN making upon the moral anl religious
influence of our towns and villages, 1t be-
comes the paramount duty 81 every lover
OF morality aLd religion To unite his inhu-
cnCc with the band OF tried souls who have
always Stood hrm upon The temperance
question
~. Resolved. That IN view of the I'M
ppIAnt work accomplished IN thr Wash
ttfr NJ. - No. ia.
r,iterAtr our faith in moral ~ua>lnn and
pledge our influence ia lcadin. thu victim
~ strong drink - leave tn. cause II M
degradation.
+th. Resolved. Tia. III view ~ thr
mighty good accomplished by thc IN Gree
mrnt q the law. prohibiting the sale Of
intoxicating liquors a. a beverage, W. all d
rcitcratc our faith in legal >ul>ion and
pledge our best cndcavor- to BRING the
offender. against morality virtue anu
truth. who deal out these tccurscd drinks.
I" condisn and meritcd punishment.
jth. Resolved That sidney 4. Pcfhain
should have AMI receive the undivided
support Of the entire temperance body OF
thc State Of Maine. a. the next nominee
for Governor
9Th Resolved That wc deeply feel thc
los of brother q. r. CLARK by his removal
from the County. but the thought that the
temperance band in another portion OF our
beloved land IN strengthened In proportion
10 our los tcnd> 10 alleviate our sorrow
Voted that copies of these resolutions
With the proceedings OF thi- session Of the
Lodge be forwarded 70 The Milne Ten
perance Advocate, River Side Echo and
Ellsworth American" and that the editor,
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Mr.. Stetsou's Lecture.

MIR. Z. b. Stetson of Lewiston. SUI
pervisor of Androscoggin County, a
gentleman Of large experience in Edu-
cational matters, will address the
teachers of Ellsworth and the friends
Of education at Hancock Hall, We'd
nesday evening. AS we go to press
early enough to make the announce
ment we do SO, hoping thereby to stir
up all our citizens to attend.
In the new effort to make our com.
mon school system more efficient. and
to extend its advantages more widely.
the cooperation Of every good citizen
is required. Good lecturers and Su-
pervisors, when seconded by an efficient
State Superintendent, can do very
much, but they can not do all that is
necessary to make the schools just
what is needed, When we shall see
town schools raised to the highest
point Of efficient service, we shall have
~ workers in the good cause, parents,
children, committees, and agents.
This we shall have in the end, but
before reaching 80 desirable a consum-
nation, much labor will have to be done.
Let Us therefore attend the lecture this
evening, and receive the benefit of one
mo hes spent much time in fully COM
Drehsading The needs of our common
Ichools.