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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-05-13
LETTER FROM SENATOR MORRILL,.

The papers referred to by Senator Nor
rill in the subjoined letter will, we doubt
not, recognize the propriety of publishing
it. We trust moreover that mischief
makers and soreheads from Calais to
Portland will read, ponder and inwardly
digest the words of the Senator-and that
henceforth we shall hear no more OF n
SANDER which has disgraced only those who
originated and circulated it.
UNITED STATES SENATE CHAMBER, !
WASHINGTON May 9th, 1870.
Hon. JAMES G. BLAINE,
My Dear Sir: l have greatly regretted to
observe that certain papers in Maine have in
timated, if not directly charged that in the
Senatorial contest of 1862 you did not act the
part of true friend to me. The same thing
has been verbally stated at different times,
but as you are well aware, without any
countenance from me. As have often said
to YOU | never had the slightest cause to
doubt that you acted with fidelity and honor
to me throughout that struggle, and there has
not been a moment for the past fifteen years
when the friendship and cordially of our re-
lations have suffered the slightest Interrupt
ton. You are at liberty to make public use
of this letter if you desire.
Your friend, very truly,
LOT NJ MORRILL,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-05-13

The American says the dwelling house,
stable and outbuildings of Samuel Beckwitli
of Ellsworth, were burned on Monday eve
ming. Mr.. Beckwith was awakened by the
smoke, and on examination found his stable
and outbuildings all on fire. He had just
time to escape with his family through win
dow, and save one bed. In the stable was a
COW, horse, calf and colt, and they all per-
ished in the flames. There was an insurance
of 5000, on the buildings and furniture.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-05-13

There was launched at Addison, 9TH inst,
as we learn from the Ellsworth American, a
schooner of LAG tons, called the 'Victor, to
be commanded by Capt. Philander Look.
The Victor was built in the yard of Look
& Co., and under the supervision of master
Thomas Look. saE ID ~ argsa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-05-13

Newport, r. L., has lady who is so proud
of her baby that she feels it her duty to hold
it up at the window for fresh air when people
are passing in the street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-05-13

The New York Times of yesterday had
the following deposition of Schuyler Col
fax, offered and excluded in the McFar-
land trial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-05-13
Daily Atnnrber yournal.
REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION.
A U G. L s Il "A,
FRIDAY. MORNING, May ID. 1870

The citizens OF Maine who rejoice in the progress
of Human Freedom and Equal Rights, achieved by
the Nation under the direction of the NATIONAL
RErGsLIcAN PARTY during the past decade; who
heartily second the administration of President
Grant in lis measures to secure national prosperity
by the restoration of confidence abroad and tran.
guilty ut home; who endorse its wise policy for the
reduction Of the national debt and applaud Its sue
cessful endeayors to establish economy and honesty
in the administration of the Government; who ap-
prove the record of the party in Maine on all
questions of public policy, including its consistent
and straig ht forward e9rts for the suppression Of
the evils of requested to send del
egates to a State Convention, to be held in
Granite Hall, Augusta, Wednesday, June 18th. 1870
eleven O'Clock A. NJ, for the purpose of nominal
ing acandidate for Governor and to transact such
other business as may properly come before the
Convention.
The basis of representation will be as follows:
Each city, town and plantation will be entitled to
one delegate, and additional delegate for every
rs votes cast for the Republican candidate for Gov
ernor in 1868 fraction of 10 votes will be entitled
to an additional delegate.
Delegates are required to be actual residents of
the municipality they claim to represent in the Con-
vention.
The State Committee will be in session in the Re-
cepton Room of the hall at O'Clock the morning
ofthe Convention for the reception of the credentials
of delegates and to hear and determine all cases Of
contested elections, subject to ratification by the
Convention.
ss JAMES G.. BLAINE, Chairman.
WIN. L. FRYE,
CYRUS NJ. POWERS
FREDERICK ROBIE,
WIN, +, LOWELL, Republican
Jos. II. WEST,
PAUL STEVENS
5. $. MARBLE,
TIMOTHY WALKER. ; State
tf Afa WIN +. WISGATE,
STANLEY 7. PULLEN,
j. w. WAKEFIELD,
HIRAM kNowLTON, Committee
T-fgN - q. THURLoUGH
srs ..l CHARLES Is. PAINE,
GEO ii. KNowLroS,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-05-13

A resident of Kansas writes to intending
emigrants that they must expect to have six
months shaking with the ague to begin with,
after which they will be healthy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-05-13

The Wing says Capt. George Lancaster, of
the 18th U. S. Infantry, who has been placed
on the retired list on account of wounds re-
ceived in the service, is now at his home in
Oldtown.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1870-02-25

"Alow, old.fashionei house, built on brook side
with all the appearance OF comfortable farm house
save only leaning and antlquated sign.post."-
W,Ais'. Letters from uHdsr BRIDGE"
oh we'll remember that building 20 quaint,
Prom the front TO the rear ran its halls,
And the traveller, horever 20 weary he were,
Might rest In those honest old walls.
On q warm Summers day, that massive front door
Always open invitedly stood;
While arush.bottomed chair, with rockers aSd arms
Gave welcome as we'll as Il could.
How many traveller there have 'een
With his hat thrown down on the floor,
Fast asleep in the chair all unheedlng the pranks
or tho school ol-children passing the door.
While his horse In the yard 50 quietly fed,
Not even attempting 10 start,
But nlbbed the grass, while the bravo Newfoundland
Fast asleep, lay under the cart.
The well, too was there, with it' bucket % green,
In which the cool water came up,
More refreshing u seemed than the contents do now
or tho best golden lined, silver cup.
but the buildings torn down, and on the same spot
Is built fine mansion Of stone,
The we'll, too, Is covered, and every trace
or twenty years since Is now sono!
Tho weary, worn traveller also has passed
Away ffom the scenes Of earth's strife,-
To dwell In the mansions prepared for Us all.
And 10 drink ofthe "Waters Of llfe."
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1870-02-25
MAINE LE0IsLATURE.

Feb. 1.-THE usual amount Of legislative business
vas done by the Senate and House In maturing bills
bef6rethe two branches-no bills receiving hnal 20
tion except 10 vote In the House on lew bills Of
private nature, leave 10 withdraw.
Pcb. is.-In the Senate, favorable action was TAX.
en- on largo number Of bills previously reported'
aner which, Mr.. Brfium from the committee On ea.
uniformity OF tsxt books. Mr.. Morse from commit
tee ON railroads reported an act 70 suthortss The
consolidation Of nilroads-accepted and orderct W
DO printed. Bill an act 10 Incorporate the Hallway
Construction Company Wa taken ifom the tso's s"o
HousE.-Mr. DAgyett, from the committee on Cd
uoation. reported bill IN act 10 amend sec. chap
n Revised Statutes, relating 10 supervisou q
schools. Report accepted and tho bill printed
Resolve in favor Of the Maine Central Institute, Q,
amended M per sheet va. ls,d On me o's s epo p
Authorize The formation and regulation Of railroad
corporations was read three times and laid on the
table. Bill an sct 10 abolish capital punishmeni
fas taken from the table. Mr. Cushins proposed
N amendment psoyding iot M n S 70
Cd . oonsidsrstion, pending which Adjourned.
Fob. 10. SESArE.-Among the many papers pre-
v,ously preeented, was bill 10 establish unifofmi
ty on text books, assigned 10 Tuesday the 2nd. No
solve in aid Of the Insane Hospital va. finally pas
sed An act IN relation 10 location OF school hov:es
Also g the tLins q po.Es: and rssol %ss'sin!
were ordered 70 be printed. .
In the HOUSE, number OF private hills tsee an
Ally passed.. An act 70 improve the Ksp1e>Go nm
WAS passed. 10 be sngrosscd. Alarssuu4S9k!sJ4n
and resolves now befoIe the House, are maturing "
meet with decided opposition, but those In mo!
have the inside track, because % many arc grateful
for hvors received.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1870-02-25

Coon TEAMs.-As n general thing. the
teams Of tho farmers In Northern Ohio
nre too light. Mechanics In selecting
their power. net wiser than farmers, for
when they buy an engine, care Is taken To
get one heavy enough to do their business
thoroughly; but too oflen the farmer buys
q cheap. light team that Is not capable Of
performing ono half Of tho necessary Ia
bor. and the result il, that he gets into tho
habit-which Is indeed % matter Of neccs-
sity-of gauging the depth Of his furrow
by the strength Of his team. AMI. rs n re-
suit, he hnpoverishcs his farm. and real
lies small crops, and finally becomes dis
couraged. and tries some other business.
There Is hardly any labor performed upon
tho farm with team but that the farmer
would realize the superior advantages Of
muscular team. I admit Il will require
more to keep such team than to feed y light
fancy span, but the advantage gained In tho
increase Of grain grown from thorough
ploughing. and the time saved In dispatch
Ing other work, will make up the differ
encc In feed many times over, In single
scason.-Ohio Farmer.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1870-02-25

A correspondent of tho Manchester Mir
ror. writing from Amherst, N. H.. says
there arc parties going about the country
selling recipe TO families, for $3.50 to
$500. to make burning fluid to burn In
any lamp that viii burn kerosene, tho
fluid to cost about fifteen cents per gallon.
and waranting 1t to bc perfectly safe and
non-cxplosive.
Tho recipe Is about like this: 8 gallons
Of cheap naptha, Il lb. whiting, Ia OF.
gum caniphor, Il OF. common salt IA
OF. sal soda. Mix these FIVE ingredients
N .open vessel. and then ndd the follow
Ing: IL or. sweet spirits nitre. IL OF.
aromatic spirits ammonia. These last
two will clear and settle tho mixture rea-
dy for use, said mixture pdrranted per-
fectly safe and non-explosive.
Now the facts Of the case are. that Il Is
more dangerous than gunpowdcr, for gun
powder will not explode without fire
touching II, and this will; pour some Of
It into'a saucer. and Il will take fire from
flame held six inches or more from II.
according to the heat Of the room In
which IL Is tried.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1870-02-25
4 rood thing |, told Of a minister who

A good thing Is told Of q minister whose
memory was 50 poor, that he could trust
Il to recall not even word that was not
written. He had his morning and after-
noon sermons both under one cover. and
would leave them In the pulpit after the
morning service. fearing no might forget
TO bring them In the afternoon II he car
ried them home. Ono Sunday. n parish
ioner, wanting to know the subject for the
afternoon, went into the pulpit Mt tho
close Of the morning service, and found
the text for the afternoon to be, "And tho
righteous shall flourish like green bay
tree" He scratched out the word "trcc,"
and inserted "horse." When the minister
announced his text he stopped ut tho
word "horse." and could not bring TO his
mind the right word. He felt satisfied It
was not "horse." At last, after repeating
Il two or three times, he made desperate
effort, and said, "And the righteous shall
flourish like green bay = My brcth-
rem, have got It written down 'horse,"
but ! am sure 1t Is something clse In the
Bible"
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1870-02-25

Children grow up-nothing on earth
grows 50 fast rs children. Itwas but yes.
ter,lay, and that lad was playing with
toys, n buoyant boy. lie Is q man and
gone now. There Is no more childhood
for him or for us. Life has claimed him.
When beginning Is made 1t Is like raw.
cling stocking; stitch by stitch gives
way till all Is gone. The house has not q
child In it-there Is no more noise In the
hall-boys rushing pell-mell; It Is very
orderly now. There are no more skates,
sleds or bells LEFT scattered around. Things
are neat enough now. There Is no delay
for sleepy folks; there is no longcr any
task before you lie down. Of looking after
children and tucking under the bedclothes.
There are no more disputes to settle. mo-
body to send of to school, no complaint,
no opportunities for impossible things. no
rips to mend. no fingers to tie up, no
faces to be washed. or collars To be ar.
ranged. There was never such peace In
tho house,! 1t would sound like music to
have some feet to chatter down tho front
stairs.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1870-02-25
NUMBER 10.

Mis. PAKriNoroS ON CoURrsHIr.
Don't put too much difidcncc In lovers
word, my dear girl. He may tell you
that you hayo lips like strawberries and
cream. cheeks like ., carnation, and eyes
like an nsterisk. But such things oftencr
come from tender head than from ten
der heart. i like to so to weddings, tho;
/ like to hear young people promise to
love, huinor and nourish each other; but
it's solemn thing when the minister
comes into tho chancery with his surplus
on. and goes through the ceremony Of
making them man and wifc. It ought to
be husband and wife. for Il aint every hus-
hand that turns out to be man. de-
clare I shall never forget when Paul put
the nuptial ring on my finger and said-
with my goods ! thee cndow.' Ho kept
dry-good store then, and ! thought he
was going to give me tho whole there was
In Il. I was young and simple, and did
not know till aherward that Il meant only
one dress year."
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1870-02-25
2uetrp.
~ GERALD oRirrix.

~ eshAkO eshEtSs
The stream that hurriss by yon nIsd shore
Returns no moro,
The wind that dries at morn you dewy lawn
Breathes, and 10 gone,
Those wither'd now'n 70 summers rpsnin;
No moro shall blow,
Those fallen leaves that strew yon garden bed
For aye arc dead.
OF laugh, of,cst, Of mirth, Of pleasure past,
Nothing shall last,
On shore, on zee, on hill, on vale, on plain,
Nought shall remain
or all for which poor mortais vainly mourn,
Nought shall return,
Iifs hath his hour In hsav'n and earth beneath
And % hath Death.
Not all tho chains that clank In eastern clims
Can fettsr Time,
For all the phisls In the doctors store
Youth comes no moro,
No drug on Ages wringied check rcnews
Lies carly huss,
Not oil the tears By pious mourners shed
Can wake the dead.
For all Spring gives, and Winter takes again,
We grieve In vain;
vainiy for sunshine ned, and Joys gone by.
We heave the sigh,
On, ever on, with uneIhausted breath,
Time hastes 70 Death,
Evon with each word We speak, . moment nis'
Is born, and dies.
II thus, through lesser Natures empire wide,
Nothing abide
II Wind, and wave, and leaf, and sun, and noW'i
Have each their hour
lie walks on leo whose daily spirit cllngs
To earthly things,
And he alone Is wise whose well.taught love
Ishx'd above.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1870-02-25
FOURTH NARRATIVE.

Extreeied from tie Journal Of E:ra Jennings
ISi9,-June To- With some interruption
from patients, and some interruption from pain,
i finished my letter 90 Miss Yerindcr In time for
toisy's post. failed to make Il ,s short let
ter Is could have wishel But l think have
made Il plain. IL leaves her entirely mis-
tres Of her own decision. IL she consents
TO assist the experiment, she consents Of her
own free will. and not as fayorto Mr.. Frank
lin Blake or to me.
June l6.-Rose late, after q dreadful night
the vengeance Of yesterdays opium pursuing
me through . series Of frightfal dreams. My
bal night made Il late in the morning before
could get 20 Mr.. Franklin Blake. found him
stretched on the snfa, breakfasting on brandy
and saltwater, and dry biscuit.
II am beginning as well as YOU could possibly
wish he said. "A miserable, restless night;
and . total failure Of appetite this morning.
Exactly what happened last year when l gave
up my cigars. The sooner am ready for my
second dose Of lsudanum the better shall be
pleased
You shall have on the earliest possible day,
answered. 'In the mean time. we must he as
careful OF your health as we can IL we allow
you 10 become exhausted. we shall fail in that
way. You must get an appetite for your din
ner. In other words. you must get rije or a
walk this morning In the frcsh air.
II will ride, IL they can tnd me horse here.
By-the-by, wrote to Mr.. Bruf yesterday.
Have you written to Miss yerinderr
.Yes-by Last nights post
VERY good. We shall have some news worth
hearing to tell each other tomorrow. Don't 70
vet have q word 10 say to you. You appear
Ell To think. yesterday. that our experiment
with the opium Was not likely to be viewed very
f,yorably by .ome OF my friends. You were
quite right; call old Gabriol Bettervlge one
Of nv friends. and you win be amused to hear
ths, be protested strongly when saw him yes.
terlay.
.Ycu have done wonderful number OF fool
ish things in the course Of your life, Mr.. Frank
In; but this tops them all There Is Better
elge's opinion! You will make allowances Tor
his prjaiices, an SURE, IL you and he happen
20 meet
I left Mr.. Blake, 70 20 my rounds among my
patients; feeling the better and the happier
even foe the short interview that had had with
him.
What is the sccrvt of the attraction that there
Is fhr me in this mani Does Il only mean that
| feel the contrast between the frankly kind
manner in which he has allowed me 10 bscomc
acauintei with him, and the merviless dislike
and distrust with which am met by other pep
pie, Or Is there really something in him which
answers 10 the yearning that have Tor little
human sympaihy-the' yesrning, which has
survived the solitude and persecution Of many
ycass; whish seems to grow kccner and kecner
as the time comes nearer and nearer When |
shall endure aud feel no morel
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1870-02-25

The measure of u mans worth Is his
ability to take hold Of purpose and NC
complish 1t with facility and excellence.
Talking is Of no account unless 1t comes
to this. Words are cheap and can be
brought into service with little effort; but
to act, do, achicve-this 1t Is that tests and
discovers realities. Who has not passed
many n long evening In company where
not n thought Of value, or an idea with n
practical result was uttcrcda The end oi
education, whether In school or out, Is not
To cram, but to impart working power to
o,rr facilities. Try few and see.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1870-02-25

At the close Of 1866 there were eighty two
thousand, four hundred and hinty-ave miles Of
railroad In the world. Since then We have con-
structsi In this country thirteen thousand six
hundred and seventy seven miles, which swells
the grand aggrvsate to ninty-six thousand, one
hunlrui and seventy two miles without count
ing what has bcen built IN other ooantris since
1885. the date Cor calculating which We have
not nov e hand.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1870-02-25

NOVEL IIoRsE CoLLAR.-An important
Improvement In the manufacture Of horse
collars has just been devised bya Phila'
dclphia mechanic. The collar being
stuffed with elastic cork. Is light In weight
and atl.pts itself TO the shape Of the AMI
nal rs readily rs IL il was moulded. Its
highly elastic, docs not chsfe or gall the
neck. and tho cork being conductor. In.
Jury from the heat Is prevented
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1870-02-25

A hsrd OF foursssn elk ran . rses With
train o he Iowa Pals and Sioux City RAilrOsd
few days ago, and ksp. ahssd Of Il for up
v,rd, Of six nllss, WIN they shssrsa 81. Thsy
v,r, no. upuu the trssk. bat on the lsvd pnirs
Alongside, s.d vss frightened By sss asan-
b,r,s, which came uroa them - they were qui-
ely feeling.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1870-02-25

A bright little fellow very pertiucntly 10
markell The other day. 81 should think Pea
boiy's .oul wouh get all tired out. being car
ried about 70 much In his body
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1870-02-25
THE MOONSTONE
ny wILKIE COLLINS,
AUTHOR ov "AanAbALk" "So NAME" "ruE
WOMAN IN WHITE" "ASrosisA," "ouxKS
OF HEARTS," ETC.

IEn,ered according 10 act of Congress In the year
IS,7 by HARPER q BROrHERs, In the Clerks Ofice
Of the District Court VI the United States Tor the
southern District OF New York.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1870-02-25

O,,r four million dollars worth Of property
was burned up in Phiisdelphia last ysar.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1870-02-25
The Coanfry Tarern.

fro DE coSrIsuEp.1
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-02-19
The Regi.iration Law.

The bill amending the registration
law came up in the Senate yesterday.
A majority of ths Judiciary committee
reported adversely to it's passage, and a
minority, Messrs. PHELPS and DAYTON,
recommended it passage. The "bitter
enders" of the Senate attempted to have
it indefinitely postponed, but failed. 1t
was made the special oydsr for next
Tuesday. We understood from the In
telligencer that this bill was unanimously
approved by the Republican members
of both Houses, but the vote in the
Senate yesterday shows far different
state of facts. The truth is the "bitter
enders" of neither branch want any
change, and this bill was agreed to by
those in the House to prevent the lib
erals from voting for something more
nearly in accordance with the popular
Demands
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-02-19
The Farn.worth EombsheII.

THOMAS G. FARNswoRTu, member of
the House from Upshur county, with
whose disgraceful violation of his writ.
ten pledges to his constituents our read
ers are familiar, explains himself in
yesterdays Intellismcer. AS far as we
can understand the card written for
him, he claims to be excused for his
perfdy chiefly because the editors of
the Weston Democrat Upshar lndepea-
dent aud Wheeling REGISTER are drank
ards, blackguards and liars. THOMAS
doubtless relies on his experimental
knowledge of symptoms to sustain the
accuracy of this complimentary descrip-
tion. A man who gets as decidedly and
disreputably drunk as THOMAS was on
Thursday night, February 10th, at one
of our leading hotels, when he made
such maudlin efforts to secure mover
of the reconsideration of the vote by
which PUTNAM was ousted, ought to be
finished Judge of what constitutes a
drunkard. A man who like THOMAS
could approve with his signature, pos
sibly with "his mark" the mess OF
scurrility which appeared in yesterdays
Intelliqencer over his name, ought Ger.
tally to know all about the constituent
elements of BLACKBOARD. And finally,
man who could make the pledge put
forth by THOMAS to secure his election
and then boast of their violation, lacks
nothing that goes to complete an &C
complished liar and critic of liars. Fol
these reasons the opinion of THOMAS as
to the character of the editors whom
he distinguishes by his attention is en-
titled to proper consideration, and the
aforesaid editors should feel duly hu'
inflated.
So much for the premise. Now fol
the conclusion, viz: that by reason OF
the drunkenness, blackguardism and
mendacity above discussed, THOMAS
was justified in such villsinous treach.
cry as would have driven JUDAS to des
pair by proolaiming a man ready to dc
IscARIoT's work for an insignificant
fraction Of IscARIors price. Just
here is where we fail to follow tht
tmeandering,o not to say mandiin
lTnoMAs. It's aon ssfsifar. That
Il Latin, ruosxAs, and by : liberal intsr