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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-07-15

Intelligence comes of the death of Capt.
John Curtis of Brunswick, at Bermuda, July
Sd, of typhoid fever. The sad intelligence
reached his home after his wife had left to
join her husband having heard of his sick
ness. Capt. Curtis was one of the. most
prominent ship.masters of Brunswick, and
universally esteemed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-07-15

Sixteen election districts in New York
city, by the recent census, have popola-
ton of about 81 900, but they cost nearly
10000 votes at the last spring election.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-07-15

The Hon. Bion in the Democratic State
Convention was exceedingly "sweet" on
few gentlemen outside his party whom
he styled "liberal." There is an old leg
end which relates that terrible giant, in
a loving mood, one day killed favorite
eourtier, merely by patting him on the
back.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-07-15

Secretary Fish authorizes the statement
to be published that he has not rendered
his resignation to the President, to take
effect next September or at any other time.
He has rented his house till next spring
and expects to occupy it-as member of
the Cabinet, we presume.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-07-15

The Democrats of Washington county,
Ohio. in convention resolved that the So
called adoption of the Fiiteeth Amend
meny was a shameless mockery, having
been consummated by fraud in the North
ern States, and by the tyranny OF the Fed
eral army in the South" and that "this is
a white mans government, marie by white
men for white men and their posterity,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-07-15

A letter written in Bath TO the Lewiston
Journal, refers to our nominee as follows :
The nomination of Hon. Sidney Per-
ham as our standard bearer meets with
general favor in this section, and none
more cordially endorse the nomination
than the many friends Of Gen. S. F. Her.
sey, who will labor with their accustomed
zeal TO preserve the unity and integrity OF
the party, and roll up the old-fashioned
majority for our candidate next September
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-07-15

The favorite organ of the Micawber
Democracy continues this week its imbecile
attacks on Mr.. Blaine, reminding one
very forcibly of an artillery discharge of
inflated bladders at the mountain of Glib
eralter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-07-15

The editor of the Maine Farmer saw re
Gently in the hands of one of our Augusta
merchants Il two dollar bill on the kenncbec
Bank, Halowell, which failed as il was then
called. now known as suspended. nearly
fifty years ago. The bill is dated Oct. l.,
1924, is payable to \. Nourse, and signed by
j. Robinson, Cashier and ID. W. Warren,
President. 1t is very much worn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-07-15

The receipts on the Provincial end of the
e. N. A. Railway for June were Sl9,74S.-
23, against sl7, ACT. go in the same month of
last year, and against l6,324.55 in that of
1868
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-07-15

The prophecy. was given by j. A. Rob
erts of WATERFORD. 1t was one of the most
pleasing features of the exercises and was
listened to with intense interest.
c. I. Torrey of Yarmouth gave the part
in. address which abounded with reminis-
cences of college life. Many parts of it
were written in touching manner. The ex-
ercises were thbn concluded by the following
ceremonies
Ode,
composed by f. c. Woodward and sung by
the class.
Smoking the Pipe Of Peace.
Music.
The Farewell.
Music.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-07-15

The Wing says Timothy Walls boy, aged
nine years, stole S75 from bureau in his
fathers house in Bangor and went on "a
good time" with it, buyingall sorts of knick-
HACKS hiring horses, &c. He distributed it
literally among his companions, preyen-
tative from exposure. policeman recover
ed S25 of the money.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-07-15

Launched in Addison, 9TH inst, from the
yard of J. c. Wash ( Co., fine schooner of
POO tons. called the j. c. Wash. She is to
be commanded by Capt. A. L. Crowley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-07-15
Wl4YERVILLE CLASSICAL NS1I-
TUIE.

W.4YERVILLE CLASSICAL LNS7I-
VAUDEVILLE, July ID, 1870.
DEAR Journal The annual exercises OF
Waterville Classical Institute occurred this
week, comprising an exhibition on Monday
evening of which the following is the
ORDER OF EXERCISES
, Death of the Old Year. Charles f. Williams
WateryIlIe.
3 Essay DefntenesS of Purpose Essential to
success Ellen NJ Strout, Limerick.
4. The Flight of Years. Abram b. Gates 'assai'
D Essay. Weaving. julia W. Pearce, PASSPORT
!. Essay Beauty in Nature. Second price
Ollie w, Smiley, sidney.
s. Hannibal at the Altar .(First price Henry
W. Dudley, Vassalboro' ,,,,. paos
O. ESSAY signs and songs. Addie L. Barnes,
10. Execution of Alontrose. Willie II. Kelly, Au-
gueta.
IL. Music. ~
ID. Essay Thoughts on the study of Natural His
tory. Ella NJ Maxwell, WaterylLe. W..
49, The Traitors Death. Edward o. Howard, " IN
a. Essay. Ruins. Nellie II. Darrell, waterville.
i6 Icilius Henry NJ. Haywood, Winslow.
IL Essay. Mistakes Mary 5 Irish. Waterville.
Is. Essay. Waiting. Hattie Low, Watervile,
VI
20 Unjust National Acquisitions. Second price
Charles f. Young, Cornna.
81 Essay. Music. (First price Estelle f. Saw
yer, Wateryille.
%. The Light Keepers Daughter. Cassius NJ Fer
guson, DiXmont.
% Music
Tuesday afternoon the exercises of the
graduating class of which the following is the
ORDER OF EXERCISES.
l. Music.
? Gases. Atemina c. Greenwood, Fairfield:
g. The Conflict of Ages. Ada Il. stevens, Water
Vile.
A. Mountains. Thalia Howard, Winslow.
s. Music.
g. Poetry Jennie +. Taylor Waterville.
T. Walls must bear the Weather stains ere they
grow the Ivy. Sarah {. Rgby, kingsclear,
g. Temples. Annie G. Wood, Madison.
g. Music.
TO- Battlcfelds Isa NJ Billings Clinton.
H. Image Breaking Valedctory Addresses.
Alice Z. Gould, Waterville.
r. Music.
lS Comforting of Degtees.
A. Music.
Tuesday evening the exercises closed with
A concert by Chambers Band of Portland.
The parts at the exhibition were well per-
formed Those of the graduating class were
very fine, which, with the excellent music they
provided for the two occasions, made a last
ing and pleasant remembrance of the class of
10. j.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-07-15

on Thursday, August 2jth, 1870, at 10 o'clock A. NJ,
for the purpose of nominating candidates for Sen
ator sheriff County Attorney, Register of Probate
County Commissioner, County Treasurer, and to
transact all other business that may properly come
before the Convention.
The basis of representation will be ms follows
Each town and plantation will be entitled to one
delegate and an additional delegate for every MY
votes castor the Republican candidate at the Cub
ernatorial election of 1865. A majority fraction
will be entitled to an additional delegate.
ANDREW LACY, Wiscasset,
JAMES A. HALL, Damariscotta, Republican
SAMUEL l.. MILLER, Waldoboro, County
SAMUEL j. BOND, Jefferson, COMMITTEE.
HORACE FOssErT Bristol,
July IL, 1870.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-07-15

at II O'Clock A. NJ for The purpose of nominating
three candidates for senators, one County Commits
sioner, Couniy Attorney, County Treasurer, Sheriff
and to transact all other business that may proper
ly come before the Convention.
The basis of representation will be as follows
Each city, town and plantation will be entitled 10
one delegate and an additional delegate for every
seventy-fve votes cast for Joshua L. Chamberlain
at the Gubernatoral election of 1888. fraction OF
forty votes will be entitled to an additional dele
gate
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-07-15

We are glad to be able to congratulate our
friends, the publishers of the Daily kennebec
journal, upon the successful results OF their
enterprise The paper has been published
six months has proved itself a public and
business necessity, and may now be regarded
as an established institution of our city. We
hope it will continue to receive a liberal and
paying support.--Mine Farmer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-07-15
FROM AUGUSTA to NEW YORK.

Passengers by this route will be ticketed through
to New York by the Steamers FRANCON!A and
DIRIGO, which leave Portland for New York every
Monday and Thursday. Baggage trucked in Port
land free Of expense. Fare from Augusta to New
York Cabin $3.50; meals extra; Deck passage,
$3.50.
The Ella connects also at Bath, each trip, with
the steamer Spray for Boothbay.
This boat will stop at any of the iee-houses on the
river on display of a white flag as a signal
For further particulars apply to
ttf-june23 Is. +. MORSE, Augusta, Agent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-07-15

The American says the North Ellsworth
Farmers Club will hold their first exhibition
at Tylers Hall. North Ellsworth, Tuesday
and Wednesday, September 9th and 2Sth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-07-15
Lincoln County Republican Convention.
COURT HousE. YyIsCAssET.

The Republican voters of Lincoln County are
requested to send delegates to Convention to be
hold at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-07-15
Republican County Convention.

The Republican voters of Kennebec county are
requested to send delegates to Convention to be
held at
Granite Hall, Augusta, Wednesday, August 10Th,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-07-15

crowd dispersed to the Old Oak Tree, where
the concluding exercises of the day, consist
ing of Glass Chronicles, Prophecy, Parting
Address, and other ceremonies were given.
The chronicles were delivered by j. w.
Keene, of Bremen. From the same we CLEAN
the following
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-08-17

THs SULTEY SEAspS The summer
moa;h- sre here, and a.. g.gsl bring long
irsin & Internationally dangerou, and "a.
tai il !. the season when nature can do
li!;le % cooperating our exhausted
strength and whcn W are required - for.
lily our physique Hgaiu., the dangers
ar.'.u-. from tie universe pr"yalency u
sickness. The only true ,afsaard is thai,
pu'" arI relisble tonic and iuyigorstor
MIsHLER : HERB BITTERs, which is
nlor.ed and Recommended by the medical
f.cg.,y and unnumtercd thousand, 81 per.
sons in every city, town, and village IN the
country, who have tested IL. remedial yir.
,u.., and by it, aid pre.erved Or recovered
their health. /, viii purify the blood aud
Sec'etiDH.i cure every form Of Indigestion
and afford immediate relief in case. Of
Dy,sniary, Cholic ChOlerA, Cholera More
aud kindred III, eases. Provide yourself
roe sgnin,, time II need. Delay, mr.
dangerous. Price one dollar per bottle
sold dy all druggist, Ruglj.odd&w
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-08-17
rHF CAIRO BUL1ET1N AUGUST II.

LOCAL BREvIrIss.- cqlaboose con-
tains FIVE negro men and one woman.
The men are employed TO advantage on
the streets.
Associate Justice, Severe Marchldon
is in the city, in attendance on til
Probate Court.
The Charleston base ball club will
play match game with the Delta club,
Of this city, on the grounds of the latter,
ON Friday, the 10th 1t will be Il very in
trrcsting contest and viii call out
hundreds of spectators.
The second alarm of fire sounded this
GU, Of the flames in the debris of the burnt
buildings on 2lst street. The Hibernians
answered the call, and stayed OH the
ground until the last sign Of hre was ex-
,ingui.hcd.
There was wedding in town yestes
day, which was followed by II pleasant
/, dance at the residence Of friend residing
near the market house. The boys Of the
, neishtorhood awaited themselves of the
opportunity to indulge in eharipari.
The Hibernian picnic comes of in Flors
Garden. tomorrow. Music, dancing
feas.ing' etc, form the programme. Al
the Hibcrnians have served and will con
tinuc Deserve tho public faithfully and
efficiently, as n fire company, our citizen
owe il TO them e. turn out and make tn,
affair success both socially and pecuni
arily.
There i, bad break in the sidewall
flooring on Eighteenth street, near Com
mercial avenue. A young lady who pls
&c. very high estimate upon herself
narrowly escaped serious injury there,
few nights ago. She desires TO give III
city fair warning that she values her ankl,
at lo,ooo-hinting TO US, blythe wa.
no. to say, on her account, that nj is n
trouble a. show goods"
Pa, kclly, with gun and dog, left b
the afternoon train, for the prairies {
Northern Illinois, where he proposes to d.
vote five or six weeks to the sport
shooting prairie chickens. Pa, is y ''crach
mark.man, very successful hunter, nj
promises to keep the people Of Cair
through Loui. Herbert's restaurant, su
piled with AL the prairie chickens they "a
",.owavsy during the season.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-08-17
SOUND ADVICE.

Make it your business, If you need cloth.
ing TO go 10 reliable store, where You
can find all you need, and made in the style
you fancy, =, such prices AS to suit your
purse and the times. An,rims i. jus. such
house. There you will always find u
complete and select assortment Of cloth.
ing, either for men, youths. boys or child.
ren, n. price. as low US the lowest. Com
pare hi. good, and prices, rs it will be TO
our interest. Il.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-08-17
HVV
July n, ls7O.--dawlm

THE MECHANICS BOARDING House,
Nat Burns has finished the Mechanics
Boarding House, corner of Com ercial
avenue and Third Street, and is now pre-
pared to receive boarders by the day or
week, on the most reasonable terms. His
table will be all that could be desired, and
his guest be treated in the most courteous
manner. Mat has give in to win this time
and asks kind public to extend to him IL
helping hand. augl3Gt
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-08-17

MUsICAL INSTRUMENTS, Erc., FOR Tng
MiLLioS. 49, Mr.,rs. T.. \ W. Buder, cor
ner Of seventh street aud Washington ay-
enue, are in receipt, aud will in few days
offer for sale, splendid assortment of
musi al instruments, consisting in part
of violin., violincellos, guitars, banjos,
flutes, hageolotts, iiies, accordeons hutinas,
French harps, violin and guitar strings,
etc, etc. The stock was selected with
great care, and embraces many finely lin
ished and really excellent instruments.
M.ssr.. Buder have also obtained the
agency OF the Davis Sewing Machine, u
machine of unbounded popularity in the
East, taking precedence Of oil Others yet
Invented. They will receive u supply OF
the machines about Saturday and Oh Nom
day will be pleased to submit them, US well
~ their stock Of musical instruments, TO
'he Inspection Of the public. Everybody
Is invited 10 call Mss.rs. Buder regarding
"ss no trouble but II pleasure, to show
goods ana TO answer inquiries rs to prices.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-08-17
FRUIT JARS.

Parsons, Davis * Co., n, Nos. g a
large ..-k IF Frui, Jar. f,- the summer
trade which they are oFeriug a, much
lower Squire than Las; year, figures.
Good Gis.. Jar, d, 81 30 per doz.; Ma.
-on Jars, self .esle'.. s, :? - per doz.
same with porcelain lined caps, 81 per dor.
Gall Ard examine AZ the
I: QrEENSWAkE HOUSE.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-08-17
ANOTHER MYSTERY SoLvsp-Chsm

ANOTHER MYSTERY SoLvsD-Chsm
i,ts being unable TO discover the ingredi
cnts in fragrant "Sozodont," which re.
moves all stain from the teeth and imparts
such peculiar rosincss to tho gums the
public arc hereby informed that II 10 a
preparation from the bark Of the "Quilaya
Soponaria' or Soap Tree Of Chill, impor-
ted for thet time into this country for
this special purpose. Such is the purify
ing and innocuous effect of this rare DO.
tanical agent, that it removes discolors.
,ions from the most fragile textile fabrics,
without injuring q single thread.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-08-17

BASE BALL - THn RIyEEslDls o.
GRANVILLE CANNOT AccErT THE CuAL.
LESaE oF OUR DELTA BoYs.-On the nth
'ns'aht the secretary Of the Delta base
Dali cut, os,hs city. invited the River
sue bA'e ball club Of Evansville, to meet
them IN friendly "bou, u, such time IA
might suit their convenience. The secre.
tsry OF the kiversides, under date ~ tho
10th instant, replies tina, the invi,s,;o,
cannat DO accepted, because the club is A..
ranging for tour " Tsrre Hsu,e, lndi
annapolis, Fort Wayne. etc, TO play for the
championship Of Indiana. The secretary
continuing, says; "Our boys regre, 10
dissppoint you, and request Inc TO say thai
they will take advantage Of the first oppor
sunity and visit you. If We can possibl.
leave home during next month, We will
advise you. Thanking you for your gen
srous invitation, and wishing your clu'
abundant success, ! nm,
Yours respectfully,
ED. X. WHEELER, JR.
To N. j. HOWLFY,
Secry Delta Is, Be,
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-08-17
TvkCsAiG MICROSCOPE.

This Microscope is simpliad and sIsps-
cd to popular rs we'll ms scientific va. a
new optical wonder This is the only 10.
s,rumcn, of high power which requires %
focal adjustment, and therefore can b
readily used by every one, even by ehu.
sevcnty-sve Cents, by mail, post paid, u
/. within the reach Of NIL in the commun'
ity, and should Ia on the table Of every
Practitioner. Read advertisemens in THU
paper. ms'oSm'
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-08-17
PHOTOGRAPHS / PHOTOGRAPHS.

Go to j. o. Bsgwell Photographer,
c,rner Eighth street, and Ohio Levee, for
pictures, Carte do Visites, etc, Having
made arrangements with some Of the best
artists of our large cities, he respectfully
solicits orders for copying and enlarge
ing old pictures. Call at his rooms and
see specimens ofwork in that line.
ap4dtf
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-08-17
MnNbLkLIL NIlk0sC0rL

Rry. Daniel Wi,e -. D., Editor Of the
New York sunday School Adroea,,, thus
speak. Of the celebrated Craig Microscope
1t simplicity, chespne,s and great mag
uifyiug power struck me with surprise.
Then wa, examining II fy's eye by it.
a.d and Wa. struck with wonder Mt the
kill aud power of the creator which Il,
displayed in il. structure. When saw IL
statement ia. an advertisement that the
Craig Microscope nagnifed one hudred
diameter., and could b. bought for 50 ~,
thought !, was one of the humbug. Of
the hour, for had paid $50 for II micro
scope not long before. but now find il to
be Il really valuable instrument which !
of our readers in place Of the manifold
useless toys which please for an hour ard
are then destroyed. This mscrOsct pc
would both amuse and intruct them and
advise every boy and girl who wishes to
know the wonders which lie in little things
to save his money until he has ~ 70 which
will pay forthe microscope and the postage
when sent by mail
A. II holiday gift this microscope is un
surpassed, being ornamental, instructive,
amusing and cheap, and never loses its in
terest. Agents and dealers supplied on
liberal terms. A sample will be nailed
post paid, to any andres for S27j by l..
ii, ROSS, 3l3 Locust street, st. Louis, Mo.
Read the advertisement in another coll
umn, may3ld3m
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-08-17
THE TRiCniSA sPisALIs " ?

Perhsp. /, !, not generally known that
the much talked Of hieAina spirdi's. OF
pork worm, was frst discovered In Amer.
lea by DR.. X G. Kendall, Of Philadslphis
Pa, with tha, American instrument known
a. the Craig Microscope, costing only
1915, a',cr repeated failures TO discover
the worm with an imported microscope,
costing 81, 'of feebles power and less 70.
liable Thi. fact DIR. Kendall stands
ready 10 prove at any time. The .'Crsig
Microscope ia neat BOZ With full dirscsion
/. mailed anywhere for &3,75, BY Z. h
Ro.., Sis Locus, ST., ST. Louis, No.
Read the Advertisement in this paper
my 81. d3m
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-08-17

BE sure - call at 70 Ohio Leyee, and
,ce the june Bug Hat, with varied stock
Of other new styles, too numerous To men
,iou. Remember Antrim is the place 70
get your hats. u.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-08-17

The PRINTERS REMEMBERED.-" me
the procession Of colored people was pas
sing the BULLETIN office, to-day, the Rev
Jacob Bradley, complimented the editor
isl and typographical forces with nm IN
yi,a.ion 10 come on. the picnic grounds
and take dinner" "All Of you come, ex-
claimed the large hearted Jacob "it 'han't
COS, you single copper J
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-08-17

GREAT EXcirExsSS.-0ssas sleaGhtss
Of High Prices at Antsim'A 70 obio Lsvo,
where you cannot only Aod che moss sasA-
ionable and .enscnsble stock Of eloshiag In
the city, but the largest and bat variety
Of Straw, Leghorn. Panama Cashmere and
Silk Hats ever offered In Cairo. Buy you
hat. and clothing right there. u
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-08-17

Gentlemen 90 to John Antrim, u
Ohio Levse, for oil your prsslis shisss,
hosiery, underwear and pspsr collAsS 40
save a, les., IS per eest hoa The osdiAssy
retail prices He has the bsst closA GOV.
cred paper collar ever offered 10 ths MAJ.
ket T.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-08-17

LOOK TO Your CHILDKrS.-Diarrho.a
Dy.eniery, and summer complaint, are
cured by Mrs. Whi,combs Syrup, which
/. sold for ?j cents bottle. See advcs-
,isemcbt. augl yd&wlw
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-08-17

The CHARTER OAK We hazard moth
ing, We think, in saying that, all in all, It
la. no equal. Its size, its shape, Aaording
the greatest convenience, and its numerous
and durable vessels, entitle it to the pref
erence over any stove Of which We have
any knowledge. augl5d&wl~