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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-25

Oliver Towle, conductor on the Z. 5. x z.
R.R. has just completed an apprenticeship on
the road of 80 years, and during that long pc
riod has scarcely met with an accident, or
been away from his duty, while he has trav-
eled in his official capacity during the above
time, allowing three hundred and four miles
to the trip nine hundred and thirty-siX thous-
and miles, or nearly thirty-eight times around
the globe,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-25

The Department of Agriculture has
prepared digest of the reports on the
condition of the crops for October showing
that the wheat crop for 1870 is IA per cent.
less than in 1869, but the quality is better.
The corn crop of 1870 is the best for ten
years. The estimate of the product is
$50 900, 900 bushels The rye yield in
Illinois is less than in 1869. The oat crop
is less than last year, excepting in the
Southern States, The rye, oats, buck
wheat and barley crop aggregate less than
usual The report indicates the average
production of peas and beans. There is
considerable reduction in the potato yield,
ranging from 10 to A per cent. in the
Western and Northern States. The sweet
potatoe crop is unusually large. The cot
ton estimate in July was three and half
million bales, but the last two months have
been unfavorable and may reduce the total
a quarter of million bales. A large in
crease in the product of cane sugar is
certain. There is no evidence OF any
large surplus to add to the supplies of the
year.
The letter from Bismarck to the Prus-
sian Ambassadors in neutral countries, eX-
planning the conferences between him and
Jules Favre, shows that little progress
towards peace was made by the interviews.
The first point considered was an armitice
and upon this they settled nothing, hence
what followed was only talk. Bismarck
desired cession of territory from France
as condition of peace, to which Favre
was stubbornly opposed, though not OBJ
jecting to yield treasure. To yield ter
ritory he considered dishonorablc, and
held to that opinion to the end in spite of
the plausible arguments of Bismarck to
the contrary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-25

The Superintendent of the Eastern Express
Company has directed his agents to decline to
forward money to parties in New York who
advertise to forward counterfeit money He
says if the money is received the order is not
answered. If ordered c. O. D., they send q
package of trash not to be opened till paid for,
in either case the sender being swindled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-25

The Mail says that a spiriting hunting match
came off in Clinton last week. The hunters
were IA on each side, the respective divisions
led by Messrs. Sullivan and Rowell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-25

For the Sewage of Towns, Factories
Hospitals, Prisons, Hotels and
Private Houses.

MPLE experience has shown the Dry Earth
n system to be more efficient IN preventing ioui
smells and far less costly in construction and re-
pairs than the Water Closet system; and that it is
in all respects entirely satisfactory whether for the
SICK Room or for constant use.
The Earth Closet offers to all in town and coun-
try every benefit possessed by the Water Closet at
far less cost with the additional advantages that II
is portable, and can be moved to the bedside IN 'le
sckroom.
1t promises more in immunity from offensive
odors, from infection in disease, and in the saving
of fertilizers than has ever been accomplished by
a single invention.
In the COMMODE, the apparatus and earth res
ervoir are sel-contained, and movable pail takes
the place of the vault,
For use in Bed Rooms, Hospital Wards: lnilrm'
aries Sc, the Commode is invaluable. HlS entire
In free from those faint depressing OdorS, common
to portdbe oater closets and night tools and through
us admission one of the greatest miseries of human
life the foul smells of the sick room ana one OF me
most frequent means of communicating infection,
may be entirely prevented.
For circulars and full information, address
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-25

The following are the officers of the Tieon-
ic Division No. 3, of Watervile, for the pres
ent quarter: w. p. Mrs. B. A. Small w.
A., O. II. Smith, Il. s., Geo. Scales \. X.
s.. Mary Atwood; +. s., c. f. Estes; T.,
C. G. Tozier; Chap, A. T. Churtleti c.,
C. II. Percival; A. c., Arie Deering; |. s.,
C. II. Foster; O. S., f. Smiley.
The New York herald., 1870-06-01
Congress Yesterday.

bill was reported in the Senate yesterday
Pacific telegraph cable. 1t incorporates the
Pacific Submarine Company, and grants IL a
subsidy Of five hundred thousand dollars
year for twenty years, after the completion Of
teiegraphic communication to China and
Japan. When this line is completed Puck's
work will be done. A girdle will be put round
the earth in forty minutes, and it will be a
grdle of such intelligence as Puck himself
never dreamed of. The executive session of
the Senate was devoted mainly to the discus
sion of reciprocity treaty with the Sand
wich Islands, and an evening session was held,
in which private bill was passed over the
Presidents veto--the first case OF the kind
during the present administration.
The shipping interest bill was proceeded
with in the House, and the previous question
was moved and ordered Mr.. Lynch pro-
ceeded to explain the merits of the bill, but
ments were rejected and the bill itself was
refused third reading and recommtted to
the Special Committee ON the Decline of
American Commerce. This ends all further
discussion of it for the present session, and
most likely consigns Mr.. Lynch's special plan
for reviving American commerce to the tomb
of the Capulets forever. This is to be re-
GREETED; but probably Mr.. Chandler's bill, just
introduced in the Senate, may be more accept
able to the inland members, and consequently
more likely to pass. The Internal Tax bill
was next taken up and discussed, but without
any important action.
The New York herald., 1870-06-01
the LATE B,OoKLYH MURDER.

An inquest was commenced last evening In the
case ofwilliam Wilson, who killed James Glligan on
Sunday night by breaking his skull with the leg of
table. The inquest was held before Coroner White
hin and Jury in the County Court House, Omcers
Oberly and Roach, who arrested Wilson, testified to
having found the body of deceased on the floor OF
prisoners dwelling In Wolcott street. Wilson tolu
them that he and Giigan had fight. Wilson was
not IN the opinion OF the 0fioers under
the influence OF liquor. When they re-
marked to him that Gilligan was dead he
said, 'T did Ii; I did H--Biy Wilson did It. WILL
20 with you wherever you desire" reg OF the
table was discovered in the back part Of the room
covered with blood and hair Mrs. GiDlgan, vile OF
the deceased testified TO the fact OF the prisoner
being ut their house at five O'Clock ia the evening,
and that her husband quarielled With her and en-
with.
Dr. A. w. Shepard testified as 10 the nature of the
wounds and the investigation was adjourned until
next Monday evening.
The New York herald., 1870-06-01

Dry NURSE WANTED FOR THE SOUTHERN
DEMooRAoY.-The Macon (Georgia) Telegraph
and Messenger zealously advocates the adher
ence to the old name of democracy and to demo-
cratic principles. 1t adds Elf any brother
is so weak as to be deferred from joining the
democracy by an ancient hatred OF the mere
name, his case calls for medical treatment and
dry nursing. The venerable standard under
which that old party has so often triumphed,
and will SO often dol again, cannot be changed
or lowered to meet his scruples." But some
Southern men--anti. radical to the backbone
are weak enough to think that the democratic
babe had better be first born before 1t is chris
tened or put out to wet or dry nursing. The
future success of the democratic party in the
nation rests pretty much with the South, and
the direction the negro vote takes there will
shape the policy Of the federal government,
possibly, for years to come.
The New York herald., 1870-06-01
Pr.n PROMISES.

What does he promise2 He promises TO
make clean breast OF it on the 9th Of Jane.
On the 9th OF June, therefore, we may expect
to know what has been done, what is being
done and what 1t is intended to do. OF fcourse
the question is mainly that Of the throne.
Between now and the 9th OF June we shall ex-
pect Montpensier to make his promise good
for he, too, has made promises. Remembering,
as we do, that Montpensier was induced to give
largely of his time. of his domestic comfort, of
his gold to make an end Of his sisters reign,
we shall expect some lively revelations. Fif-
teen or sixteen months ago 1t was the convic-
ton of Montpensler that he would in a brief
space of time be King Of Spain. Time has
rolled on; Montpensier's troubles have in
creased; but the fruit Of Gnizot's policy In
the matter of the Spanish marriages
does not yet give fair promise How
the Spanish throne question is to
be settled we are not foolish enough to
pretend to know. We are the less anxious to
answer the question that we do not much care.
Spain must feel some more life, and give proof
Of 1t, before she is mistress of her own fate.
We await the 9th Of June with some patience.
The New York herald., 1870-06-01
FOUL DEEDS WILL RISE.

Terrible Revelations by the Ghost Of a
Muir cred Girl in Jersey--An Unsophis-
ticated Hibernian in the Role of Hamlet
The Trentoniaus Wild with Excitement.
The citizens OF Trenton, N. j., are Just now wild
with excitement over the rum0red apparition OF
female recently arrived from the world Of spirits.
On last Saturday night, about eight o'clock, as
an honest, industrious ana reliable teamster
named Flynn, was on his way homewards, In pass
ing through an open lot near his home, the ghastly
figure OF female, surrounded with a.haio Of un.
earthly light presented itself his astonished gaze
The figure below the medium size, dressed in
white with long and beautiful hair falling careessly
over the shoulders and with expression Of sorrow
depicted the cOuntenance that was painful to wit
ness. Mute with ast0nishment and awe this weak
mortal stood transnxed his trembling limbs scarcely
able to support the weight OF fear aud terror that
rested on them. After few moments OF terror and
suspense the mysterious form turned towards the
shed teanister, and gazing steadily into his
half-peri1ed cOnntenance fecOunted tale Of dole
ful cruelty, OF which the following is a summary
About two years and seven months ago she was
basely led astray by wicked young man istin liv-
ing) who threw her into the feeder that supplies the
her body ont Of the water and buried Ii in the
open lot, where she now stood. Her spirit has
been permitted to return Irn,f from Inc land
the necessary revelations which will lead the
victlon aud execution OF her murderer, whose name
she was yet unwilling to reveal. Having made the
above brief statements Of her wrongs she vanished
into thin air, telling the terrified Hibernan that he
should soon see her again, and to have no FEARS
she intended TO do him no bodily harm.
On these iacts beng announced the entire neigh
porhood was Immediately aroused, the news of the
mysterious appariti0n having spread like wildflre.
On Sunday night about 200 persons assembled
around the place. but after waiting In vain for the
expected ghost until near midnight they returned
to their homes somewhat disappointed. However.
Flynn IS positive that what he saw was no humbug,
and the greatest faith Is placed his veracity. He
is married mau, of a quiet, harmless disposition,
not given to jokes, and his story Is generally cred
tied. He has not yet told the females name and his
manner Ia very feticent.
The New York herald., 1870-06-01

RAILROAD MANIA IN New JERsEY.-A per-
feet railroad mania prevails at this time in
New Jersey, no less than eight new lines being
in the course of construction. This is all
right and proper If a true spirit had actu-
ated the State at the commencement OF rail-
way enterprises, or rather railway monopoIies,
within her boundaries, New Jersey would be
at least fifty years in advance of her present
position. As the population and prosperity of
New York advance corresponding benefit
will flow into New Jersey if she adopts
liberal and comprehensive system Of railways.
These lines should be directed not only to the
advantages of her own citizens, but to the con-
venience Of all travellers who are obliged to
cross her borders. If conducted upon proper
anti-monopoly principles an enlarged plan of
railways in New Jersey cannot help but tend
immensely toward the future prosperity of the
entire State.
The New York herald., 1870-06-01

THE DOMINICAN TREATY.-The President
sent message to the Senate yesterday
proposing certain amendments to the Do
minican treaty, with an extension of the
time for its ratification. General Grant has
fixed his mind upon the annexation of the
Dominican republic and the whole island of
st. Domingo, and we have no reason to
doubt that he will carry it through. We
have seen enough of his perseverance to
know that when he undertakes great and
important enterprise he means to carry it
through. Nor can we understand why the
Senate should still debate and hesitate to
ratify this Dominican treaty; for the advan-
tages that will accrue from the island to the
United States cannot be measured by the
paltry sum of money involved. There can be
no mistake as to the public sentiment of the
country on this subject. 1t is with the
President, and for the island.
The New York herald., 1870-06-01
QU Abr Z PIE SHEET
CONTENTS OF To-DAY,s HERALD.

PAGE.
1--Advertisements
2-adyerIsemenfs
3-Adv risements.
1-Ad ertisements.
J-WaSitington President Grants MessaOe m tba
dominican Treaty; The Senate Considering
Inc sandwich Islands Reciprocity Treaty; The
terests Killed; Discussion Of the Bill to Reluce
Internal Taxes; The New York Custom House
quarre-The National Game-The Whitestone
Diamond Subtitle New Post ONCE at Tren-
Ion, n. 1.-The Fenians: Wind-up of the Cam
paicn OF 1S70-Arrest Of Murderer
6-Europe British exposition OF American Rail.
road Finance and Investments Generally; Ger.
man Emigration to American; the Throne
Question I'm Observation-Disclosures Condagra-
tions-The Whale Torpedo Boat-An Accom-.
pIished Dead Beat-The Growth and suppres.
sion Of Crme-Ha lem River and Portchcster
Raroad-The International Yacht Race:
Special Report Of the Third Race Between
tb Sappho and Cambria-Aquatic-Ident
lion OF the Dead--The Annual Examinations
al the United States Naval Acadcmy--Musicai
and Theatrical Notes es-Personal Indulgence
Arrests by Te.egrapn-WeStern Criminai'y
and western Vengeance-1ieged Death from
Violence
9TH New Regime: The Department OF Public
Parks; the Department OF Docks and What 1t
Is Doing-The War Of the 'Ins' and the
verary-rrottins ' at The Union S Course-open % nl.
lug Day OF he Spring Meeting Of the Prospect
PARK Association-Mrs. McFarland's Literary
Works-Another Skeleton Dlscovered--Peace
Association OF Friends-Real Estate Matters
Killed by Lightning
lion Law OF Congress, Squrming and Dodginy
Of he Rereaters- B liiafds-Fou Deeds VIII
Rise New York City News-The Census
Takers-The Late Brooklyn Murder-Amuse-
inent Announcements
photographic New rom all Parts OF the World
Parliamentary Progress aud Personalities tn
England: African Politics ana Democratic
Secc sion I'm Liberia: Cotton from India by the
Suez Canal; the Summer Turf Meeting at
Ersom Shipping Intelligence - Business
Notices and Miscellaneous Advertisements.
TO- Proceedings In the New York C0urts-Fnancial
ard Commercial RepOrs-Progress OF Opera
tions at Hell Gate-Meeting OF Quarantine
Observation-Disclosures and Deaths
l1-More Revenue Frauds: Irregularities in the
Lumber Trade Betwe n the British Provinces
and This Cty-Northwestern lowa-Adver-
tisemcnts.
l2.Adverttsements.
observation-disclosures.
14-Adver, lsements.
acknowledgements
16.Advertisements.
The New York herald., 1870-06-01

day supplies some very interesting news
details dated to the 2lst Of May. An edi-
torial article from one Of the leading London
journals on the subject of the political sys-
tenn and municipal situation in New York, a
city which the writer describes as the s'snk
of the Old World" will command the atten-
ton of our municipality, the voters and Corpo-
rate Fathers, as it appears in our columns
to-day. sJohn Bull" has his Shack up" and
is likely to ''run q muck" against some In
teEest Or nationality.
The New York herald., 1870-06-01
I" Strnwberrfes:'' "Strawberries !,-The Am.
brosial Carnival Coming.

'.'r a fortnight past our markets have been
partially supplied with this delicious fruit,
brought by steamships from the South. At
first the berries came from South Carolina,
and perhaps still further South. These brought
fabulous prices, each berry being literally
worth its weight in gold. Then, az the season
advanced, North Carolina began to send in
her qnantum; next followed the crimson and
juicy berry from the Old Dominion. Anon
came the Maryland fruit; next the Delaware
delicacy, and now, upon this the first day of
summer, the queen of the Northern strawberry
realm, the dainty little State of New Jersey,
commences her ambrosial reign. Therefore,
been enabled to indulge thus early in
this delightful luxury, the offspring Of our
more favored Southern cline, few days Of
warm sunshine will bring to our markets from
the Jerseys" load upon load Of the finest
berry that grows upon the footstool, ripe, rich
and delicious, all ready, gently smothered in
sweet Orange county cream, to ''helt in the
mouth" and infuse a sparkling and healthful
glow through the veins of high and low, rich
and poor, the very choicest Of palate blessings
vouchsafed us fortunate mortals. Welcome,
then, the anbrosial carnival of the love-inspir-
ing strawberry! Welcome the slipping of straw
berries and cream, the slipping Of rosy lips, the
nttering ofcreamy vows and the crimson bushes
mantling the cheeks of fair maidens-blushes
that rival the vermillion hues of the tender
and melting heart-shaped berry ITSELF Thrice
welcome to the native strawberry! But please,
Mr.. Strawberry venders, when you offer the
article and cry aloud Strawberries"
Straw-ber-r-i-e-s" please do try and cut the
price little thin
The New York herald., 1870-06-01
The Wyoming Prize Money--Tardiness o
Congress-.

The wyoming Prize Money--Tardiness Of
Congress-
While the people Of the United States will
crew of the Kearsarge for the victory over the
Alabama has been recognized by Congress in
substantial manner, they will sincerely
regret that the bill appropriating prize money
to the officers and crew of the United States
steamer Wyoming, due for good work and
gallan. services rendered in the destruction of
Japanese vessels and in the bombardment of
land batteries in the straits and town of
Simona-Saki, in the year 1863, has, after
being cut down from the original appropria-
ton Of two hundred thousand dollars to one
hundred thousand, finally been laid upon the
table in the House. 1t will be recollected that
the Japanese government paid to the United
States six hundred aud fifty thousand dollars
as indemnity for wantonly firing upon the
American bark Pembroke, and otherwise in
sulting our flag during the darkest hours of
the rebellion. From this indemnity fund the
appropriation for the officers and crew of the
Wyoming, who so promptly avenged the
national honor, and taught the Japanese a
lesson they remember to this day, was ordered
to be taken, and it is humliating to any
American sense of justice that 1t should be
withheld for single day. Congress cannot
do a more patriotic act than by taking up this
Wyoming appropriation bill and passing it
without delay.
The New York herald., 1870-06-01
Our Late EIectiops--tnriosiiins Of the
Canvass.

Canvass.
The returns of the late election present some
curious features The vote for Associsse
Judges Of the Court of Appeals, for instance,
was four hundred and seventeen thousand two
hundred and forty six, of which Mr.. Rapalo and
Mr.. Martin Grover received over eighty thou
sand votes each. 1t would thus appear that the
the State; for the countrymen must have
voted pretty extensively for them. No doubt
they regarded the city nominees as quite as
well qualified for the Office as any of the
rural candidates The copious list which we
publish to-day will show many Of the curiosi-
ties of the late canvass 1t is evident that
two of the republican Judges were elected
by democratic votes in this city. Another
little curiosity in the developments of the
late canvass is that in all probability five
eighths of the Inspectors of Election will not
be able to qualify. What happens in this
cases or course the places to which they
were elected must be declared vacant. In
this emergency Mayor Hall will have the
appointment Of about seven-eighths of the
Inspectors Of Election. We presume from
his established Judgment in public matters
and the discretion which he generally exer-
cises that the seven-eighth portion of the
inspectors appointed by the Mayor will be
much more acceptable then the ive-eighths
elected and not qualified.
The canvass shows a very small vote
throughout the State, thus sustaining the
opinion which we have already expressed,
that the election went by default. It is, in
fact no indication at all of the results of the
coming fall election. There may be a won
derful revolution before that event comes
around. The republicans paid little heed to
the spring elections, because they knew that,
with all the compromises and compacts for
place and power which so many of their
most active members had accepted, there
was no chance of making good fight The
statistics show that not quite half the vote cast
in 1868 was represented at the polls in 1870