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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-12-22

The owners of the new silver mines on the
north shore of Lake Superior are disappoint-
ed in the yield of the ore. They insured al
the rate of $4,000 to the ton, but the two
largest lots sent to be smelted and assayed
yielded only half that amount. But they are
going ahead with their work. About ont
hundred persons engaged in the mines will
winter there.
Two physicians were engaged lately to vac
climate the operatives in all the mills of TIL
Dwight Company, Chicopee, Mass, at the
company's expense, and as they went into the
mill No. a girl named Elizabeth Scott, whu
lately came from St. John, N. b., was Sc
frightened at the thought of being vaccinated
that she fell backwards, striking a spindle.
which was driven into the base Of the brain,
killing her almost instantly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-12-22
GENERAL NEWS.

A Missouri thief boasts of 400 convictions.
Five million packs of playing cards are
made in this country annually.
The Catholics of Albany held large meet
ing on Sunday to protest against Victor
Emmanuel's treatment of the Pope.
Cairo, III. paper begs the young ladies of
that town not to climb trees in the daytime.
A Western engineer has invented a hot
water pump to squirt deaf men off the track.
The boot and shoe market is improving, the
shipments from Boston the past week having
exceeded those of the week previous.
The Californians are about to make strong
attempt to introduce cotton culture as one of
the ruling productive industries of their state.
1t is announced that Senator Sprague and
his wife will not continue their popular re-
ceptons and dinner parties in Washington
this winter.
An Omaha man penned up neighbor's COW
and then sold him milk for three weeks. The
latter has just found out the joke and gone to
law about it.
Some of the western cities complain of too
much counterfeit scrip.
1t is said that Victor Emanuel will enter
Rome on the sth of January.
There is an officer in Newport, II. L., the
proprietor of which wishes bnt one customer
at time. He accordingly put up sign, "No
room for more than two loafers here
Reports of the sugar crops of louisiana
continue favorable. The demage by frest is
not so great as was feared at first.
Sumner says the Pennsylvania oil regions
are ''more productive of wealth than the
silver mines of Nevada, California, Mexico
and Peru combined
Ole Bull, the distinguished violinist (who
is at present paying brief visit to Boston,,
is engaged in writing book entitled 1.-THE
Soul of the VIOLIN" and hence WY not ap-
pear in concerts the present season.
The members of the Norwich common conn
Gil were warmly greeted the other night, as
MY brethren in the Lord by permaturely
bald young man, who thought their chamber
was the room of the Christian association.
The inscription engraved on the tomb of
Charles Dickens, in Westminster Abbey,
has lately been exposed to the view of the
public. Ii consists only of the few plain and
simple words which he desired in his will to
mark his grave: Charles Dickens, born
February 7, 1918; died the 9th of June, 1870"
At a recent session of the county board in
Wisconsin, they appointed committee TO
give their opinion as to when would be the
best time to pull ''thistles" and cut 'elders. "
Their report was THAT the best time TO pull
thistles was when they were in full bloom,
and the best time to cut elders was just be-
fore camp-meeting." .....s
When Senator Revels went to lecture at
Norsicil, CT, the other day, the landlord OF
the hotel began to canvass among his boarders
to see whether they would permit his pres
enee at the table. While they were engaged
Governor Buckingham took the senator in his
carriage to his mansion, and made him his
own guest. Who was in this case the wiser
man-the publican or the Republican?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-12-22
Daily grnnrbrr Sournal
AU G ST A..
THURSDAY MORNING. DEG. "a. 1870.
Attorney General Alderman said . few

Attorney General Alderman said . few
days ago that 4 recent address issued BY
the democrats of Georgia, declaring tn
they did not wish to take away the politi'
cal rights of the colored population, re-
minded him of similar document ISSUED
in 1868, followed a few days after by tn.
practical disfranchisemen through lntlm'
idation by the bludgeon, the knife, the p.s-
tol, Of forty or fifty thousand colored vot
ers. We are suspi ,ious that this las
promise was kept no better than the for
mer. sse
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-12-22

The great council ON Indian affairs at
Okmulgee is going on successfully with
its work. 1t is probable that all the tribes
in the Indian Territory will be united in
one confederation, with republican form
of government. which it is hoped will III
timatelv become State in the Union.
The New York herald., 1870-01-14
NEW YORK HERALD FRIDAY JANUARY A. ls7oTRPLE SHEET

SALES AT AUCTION.
A ucrIoN NorIcR-Boors AND SHOES.
THIS DAY IsiDH4;: Ei Ss7 81! JANUARY
AVERY LARGE AND ~ 'xx11S%of1vr Sf'sS'f Assosrxrs7
BOOTS. SHOES. BRoGXNs AND BALxoRALs.
Just received from In great variety Of syo
and adapted 70 XAkoS '.k 'saasi}y SIa}Is Fsr co..
Is Murray street and 81 Park place.
A RTIsTs SALE OF FINE OIL PAINTINGS AT AUC
"A .ion at the sonorvils Gallery. No. a. Firth avenue
Tho snrs collection e ;1Pf5s rsp5ss BY Mr.
sold as above, where they arc now exhibition.
held az 9
Am:sram The Mssns and an,Tep and fully ss s
awarded the gold medals In 1885, Of Belgium and ho
to be sold the evening several choice works
OF the famous young artist Mr. EaSaas Msek. .,,o
A Auction sale. !; Il islI IxyEoSs HSsiioass;.
Magnificent, Household Furniture.
Ro..xooa @ sss sy sa,,aSge noo, sn,
Paintings stauary and many rare, costly Works Of Art.
at public auction,
elegant an re: ass 'Sd%ss %s.i Ti,ssA street.
between Fifth and Sixth avenues,
sale commencing at lc!& O'Clock.
offered :" auction h' pssrSa, pss.;Sa sss ssms: ssF'npory
supoS Drawing Room Furniture, covered crimson gold,
Tables. Jasaa!sr Essssre. Beess.ss Velvet
Ais sa
sp,as Ss sss mar
ss Sss G. sas Cutlery.
Linen, French China 6ansr Tea se. Also FarnitSrs os
70 a F
The New York herald., 1870-01-14

UCTION SALE OF WRECKED STEAMER GRE
IA cian.-Notce.--The Hull OF the British steamship
Grscsn, together with her Engines Boilers, Machinery,
Tackle and Apparel &e she lies win be sold At public
inst, at O'Clock +. NJ, by huhDETr, DENNIS & CO.,
auctioneers their No l3 Pearl The steamer
lies stranded Inlet Long Island Purchaser totxkc
there lies Privilege 10 salvo the then in her
Including sonabe faceA therefor reserved by the sell
For further particulars inquire Of the undersigned
HENDERSON BROTHERS,,
bowling liToen.
The New York herald., 1870-01-14

w wrrrERs AUCTIONEER, WILL SELL THIS DAY,
w. at O'clock at 4 Canal street. all the gentee Par
or Chamber Dining Room and Kitchen Furniture, &c Of
tresses BOOKCASE Wardrobes Lounges Easy Rocking and
other Chairs Chna Glass, Silver Ware; Stoves 45 fine
ond hand Carpets ocoths and everything use and
for housckeeng Also Counters Desks Store Fixtures
with great variety OF other goods in lots, to trade and
Others
The New York herald., 1870-01-14

"A i. NICHOLS 4 CO., Auctloneers-
$4,000 worth of handsome Household Furniture
at public auction Mt the large private residence
11S Twenty sixth street between Sixth and Seventh
avenues, this friday morning, January IT, at 10H
O'clock Magnificent rosewood ranoforte beaut
full Parlor SUITS covered with green gold and
gold satin brocas md haicoth Tables Eaeres Cur
tans, Mirrors, Clocks Paintings Bedscads Bureaus WASH
stand spring and hair Mattresses Linen. Sdebosd
Extension Tables Dining Chas, Brussels and Ingram Car
pets Glass China and Silver Ware Cutlery &C. Sale
tive. BY order Charles Young
The New York herald., 1870-01-14

DY ARCH JOHNSTON, AUCTIONEER,
ID JOHNSTON 4 VAN TASSELL will sell,
At their Horse Auction Mart,
ia East Thirteenth street, near Fourth avenue
Regular sales OF Horses and Carriages.
THIS DAY, AT IL O'CLOCK,
comprising very fine Road Horses; also
elegant bay Team Coupe and set ne silver mounted Harness
For full descriptions look under head OF Horses and Ca
riages In catalogue,
We never postpone sale on account OF the weather
The New York herald., 1870-01-14

L,ANCY GOODS AND NOTION SALESMAN WANTED
IL In drst class obbing house, with good Southern
trade and knowledge OF the business Address D. b. Dor
i,uG1 Post Office.
The New York herald., 1870-01-14

A ucTIoS NOTICE zlla WEST eth ST., NEAR 9Th

LUKE FITZGERALp, Aictioneer, will
sell to highest bidder all magnificent Household Goods hc
consisting rosewood panofore Stool Cover cost
eegeDt Paor Suits brocstel centre Tables Brussels and
threeply Carpets Bronzss On Paintings stauary, Vases
Etayeres bookcases, Per Mirrors Bedroom Suits, style
XlV Bedsteads bureaus, Washsands wardrobes, Sofas,
Chairs, Rockers, Extension Tables Buffet China, Glass,
Silver Ware, Kitchen Furniture &C. Sale positive. In lots
goods boxed and shipped.
The New York herald., 1870-01-14

ILIETON HALL BOOK SALE ROOMS AND ART
" Galleries. LEAvITT, STREBEIGH d CO., AuctoneerR
An extraordinary sale of Books
Monday evening, January H. and following evenings at
o'clock, sale Of magnificent private Library of costly anc
works. many very and valuable, relating Il
America. Catalogues ready price 10 cents. Books
The New York herald., 1870-01-14

NrANTED-IN A WHOLESALE WATCH AND JEW
w clry house, competent bookkeeper who bring
good references to character and ability Address, with
6sme and references, N MERCHANT, Herald ONCE.
The New York herald., 1870-01-14

yHrANTED-BY YOUNG MAN, TOTAL ABsTAINER
w from the of liquors and tobacco, situation in
warehouse or wholesale house, Is good penman and
eounthnt will give $3.50 security; wages moderate Ad
dress ", Herald olice
The New York herald., 1870-01-14
SALES AT AUCTION.

NEORr0A0E eALE OF HOTEL FIXTURES. FURNI
M turs Of 20 bedrooms. four pull Bear Pump, Carpets
COLB MURPhY, at IL Fulton street, Brooklyn, FRI
day, January H. at 1o]x O'Clock
The New York herald., 1870-01-14

WANTED TO RENT-A FIRST CLASS HOUSE,
Handsomely furnished and In eligible locality; any
one having prenise about to the city,
viii this good opportunity secure careful perms
responsible tenant Address HANNlBAL, Herald
Once.
The New York herald., 1870-01-14

A UCTION-LAR0E SALE THIS AFTERNOON, COM
"A mencing at o'cock.-Al tho Furniture Pianosorte,
Carpets Bedstead. Bureaus &c Carpet Ocoth Feather
Beds Mattresses Stoves 300 lots OF first class House
hold Goods In five story mansion 81 West Twenty
seventh street, Seventh avenue.
LUKE FITZGERALD, Auctionesr.
The New York herald., 1870-01-14

UCTION sALE.-DIAMoNps, WATCHES AND JEW
n e.ry.
A. NJ. CRI5TALAR 4 SON, Aucsioneers 4a7 Broadway
between Canal Howard will sell this day, at 011
O'CLOCK Diamond Studs buttons Rings Earrings, sets Opal
Pearl Garnet Ruby and Eruscan Jewey Guards Fob and
Vest Chains Bracelets and Chatelans Diamond untn.
Stem American Gold and Silver Watcbes also
English silver Plated Ware, Casters Crots, Knives, Forks
&C., &C. Dealers and others Invited
The New York herald., 1870-01-14

TNANTED-A FIRST CLASS SALESMAN, IN AN UP
w town tea store Only who understands his bust.
well need apply TO sIGMUND l.. wElSE 935 81 av.,
of
The New York herald., 1870-01-14

ID GAFFNEY, AUCTIONEER, 3a5 BOwERY-sELLs
this day, at l0H O'Clock the Stock and Fixtures OF The
Crockeiy, Glass and Lamp Store ll3 Third avenue near
seventeth street, large and choice variety OF goods to DO
sold In lots to well worthy Of hotel reHau
rant sorckeepers and dealers.
The New York herald., 1870-01-14
DWELLING HOUSES TO LET.

rrO LET-ON THIRTY SIXTH STREET, NEAR FIFTH
avenue furnished House in perfect order, the residence
OF private family. Apply at Everett Library. 70 Wes
Thirty fourth street.
The Republican journal., 1870-01-27
NATURAL SCIENCE.

TIN. This was known to the anclents IN the re-
motest times. They procured it chiefly from Spain
and Great Britain, which continue to be the great
tin sources of the world the latter nation giving to
tin, or one of its compounds, its name. For when
tin is mixed with certain amount of other metals,
it forms the common and useful metal called Brit
annia ware meaning-came from Britain.
Its weight is about one-thrd that of gold; will
spread out to vast extent. tin leaf or foil being
only about one-thousandth part of an inch thick.
The great value of tin over most metals is that
like gold and silver, it does not readily oXidate or
corrode from air or water influences; hence it is
admirably adapted to coating and preserving from
rust cheap and corroding metals. This will be
seen in the beautiful TIN WARE, SO indispensable
in all house keeping. This is the way it is made.
The best of iron is rolled in machinery till the
| right thickness and smoothnesS are obtained, when
it is immersed for few minuets in oil of vitriol to
cause all scales TO fall from it. 1t is then thorough
ly washed in water and polished with sand. 1t is
now dipped in taow and then in melted tin, the
process being repeated several times till the requs
te thickness and eveness of tin are obtained.
Now the object of all this, you see, is to cover
the iron so it won't rust. This tin coating is never
very thick; in cheap tin ware it is very thin.
we
scourers-the ovcr-neat folks we sometimes meet
with-who in short time scour off all this shiny,
protecting tin to have only black, rusty iron in
stead. This is especially true of securing coffee
pots inside as many do. You will find the coffee
of many makers having an inky taste. 1t is ink, and
comes in this way. The tin secured away and the
iron bare, the bitter principle of the coffee untes
With the iron and forms ink; for ink is nothing but
sulphate of iron or copperas and some bitter thing
as ogwood or nut gals STEPPED together.
So never scour tin ware. When anything is 10
be done, wash it with soap suds and well dry. II
you must give it extra touch, rub it with lit
tie dry whiting free from all grit.
W. trust readers will find i'll our poor heatl
sufficient reason for the want of the usual variety
of original matter in this department
The Republican journal., 1870-01-27

BY THE SEA.

Last night watched the old year die
A wind swept once across the sky,
That seemed to me his parting sigh
The toiling ceased Then weirdly gay,
The bells rang forth across the bay
Stealing u sca-charm on their way.
An echo from the hollow caves
A thrill of music from the waves,
Where some that hear, shall find their graves
These changeful bells, l whispered, sure
Most like some cunning overture,
Give foretaste what we must endure!
0 young babe year, that yet shall grow,
To work US either veal or Woe
'Tis strange that men should hail thee SOL
0 dread, mysterious volume sealed
What fateful words lie there concealed
Not till the end to be revealed
o ship that sails the unknown seal
We guess not what thy freight may be
What storms-what shipwreck-none foresee!
The Republican journal., 1870-01-27
GUY FAWKEs BEFORE THE PRlvY COUNCIL

A man to study with Il curious art was the
stiff bronzcd fellow, with sandy beard and
fall OF auburn hair now standing in this Tu-
dor room before the judge of such high fame
and power, and answering these lords of war
and masters Of law as lightly as though the
enquiry were some tavern Jest giving the
false name of johnson; the false description
OF servlng-ma and only laughing roughly
when they found him out Tall, strongly
built, and thirty five years old, he stood be-
fore them in the prime of all his powers His
face was good, in some of its aspects fine.
His tones were those Of gentle life, his words
though few, were choice; and his bearing
spoke both the cloister and camp. Despite
the Crime upon his hands, the Crime of coal
and powder, he was evidently man of birth
Mountjoy could see that he had been n SOL
dier; Northampton found him an adept in the
schools. Even Cecil, who knew more about
him than he liked to say, was smitten by his
jaunty air. ''IIe is no more dismayed," wrote
the Secretary of State ethan if he were taken
for poor robbery on the highway" Not a
dozen hours had yet passed by since he was
seized IN Parliament-place seized in the very
act, with matches in his pocket, with Il Ian
tern behind the door, and in such guise and
manner as made his conviction sure. All
that could have happened to cross his pri'-
pose and crush his spirit had come to pass
His plans had failed, his friends were scatter
ed, his cause was lost. Behind him law the
wreck of life; before him lowered the goal.
the rack, the gibbet, and the yelling crowd.
All that he could call his own on earth was
day of teverish pain, IN infamous and cruel
death, a memory laden with Il lasting curse
ct the man was rock. The Lords had spent
sleepless night, and he had slumbercd like
child. [IIepworth Dixon.
The Republican journal., 1870-01-27
HOW TO KILL LICE ON CATTLE.

A correspondent, 'R. NJ" Of the Country Cen
tleman, dissolved about pint of strong soft soap
in pail of warm soft water, and saturated the
whole surface of lousy cows body with it, after
about thirty minutes, repeated the operation, and
in thirty minutes longer took pail of clean water
ana quickly and thoroughly washed ont all the
soap water and dead hce in large quantities, put
her in warm stable and covered her with warm
blanket The next day, after being thoroughly
dried. she looked, and seemed to feel like a new
animal; more than doubled her quantity of milk
within TIVE nty-four hours, and Immediately COM
menced gaining flesh and general thrittness
The Republican journal., 1870-01-27

MARK TwAIN's FORTUNE. A " celebrated
fortune teller of the Hub told Marks for
tune the other day, as follows:
Yours war not, in the beginning, crimi-
nal nature, but circumstances changed it,
At the age of nine you stole sugar; at fifteen
you stole money; at twenty you stole horses :;
at twenty-five you committed arson at thirty
hardened in crime-you became an editor
Since then your descent has been rapid
You are now public lecturer Worse
things are In store for you-you will be sent
to Congress- next to the penitcntiary and
finally happiness will come to you again-all
will be well-You will be hanged
The Republican journal., 1870-01-27

haust the soil. Not 50. Manures never exhaust
lands the crops do which the manures enable you
to take from it, If you sell all these off the place,
returning nothing to it to take their place, the
land will certainly " run OUT with these or any
other fertilizers, body will come to poverty and
want who spends more than he earps.
The Republican journal., 1870-01-27

The Bucksport and Ellsworth committees
have agreed upon line of action in relation
to an eastern railroad. They will apply for
u charter for road from Bangor via Bucks
port to Ellsworth, and eventually to Calais
Authority will be asked for Bucksport, Or
land, Surry and Ellsworth to loan their cred
it, The road is to be first built from ELS
worth to Bucksport; passing through Surry
and Orland.
The Republican journal., 1870-01-27

The English planters at Singapore have for
years offered bounty for the killing of ii
gers. But with the deccase of those animals
the wild hogs have grown 50 numerous as to
destroy the crops, and now they are protect
ING the tigers.
The Republican journal., 1870-01-27
A Valparaiso merchant recently receiving

A Valparaiso merchant recently receiving
challenge from an officer with whom he
had quarrelled, sent back this answcr:-'I
have no desire whatsoever to kill you, much
less do desire to be killed myself. Here is
what | propose. Go to the nearest wood
Choose a tree about as stout as myself place
yourself fifty, thirty or even fifteen steps from
it-:iust as you like-and then fire bravely
on the tree. If you hit it, | will admit that
| was in the wrong, and will offer you an
apology. In the contrary case, | shall be
ready to receive YOURS"
The Republican journal., 1870-01-27

The Camden Herald says Mr. Edward S.
Crandon OF Rockville, was on "Wednesday
morning robbed of wallet containing $l60,
by Canadian boy named Napolean White,
about 16 years old, who had been in his en-
ploy some six months. Neither the boy or
the money has been heard from since
The Republican journal., 1870-01-27

Prentice, seeing newspaper article on
"Religion in Chicago" says that ifthere was
any religion in Chicago at the moment the
article was written. the man who carried it
there must have left on the next train.
The Republican journal., 1870-01-27

"New England chickens" are placarded in
San Francisco markets, and fresh oysters
from the East are opened at twelve and a half
cents apiece.
The Republican journal., 1870-01-27
Farm, Garden, and Household
CONDUCTED BY PUTNAM slMoNToN.

eF- Our friends who may have communications, OBJ
seryatons, facts, suggestions, or anything OF interest
pertaining this department, are requested to commu
nicate Dr. Putnam Simonton, Searsport who
VIII prepare the for publication, if OF sufficient i'm
.-DrtAn
The Republican journal., 1870-01-27

A new hotel in Saratoga is to have forty
thousand dollars worth Of French mirror
plates to reflect the beauties who visit the
America Spa.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-11-18

He came into the breakfast room one
morning, and in a moment 1t was seer
that a cloud was on his brow. There sal
a lady-like wife waiting for him; the ia
BILE fairly groaned, not with plated silver,
but the solid material. The cloth was
white as the snow; the family were seated
round in pleasant expectancy; every
thing was smoking hot and not an art
icle there hut even a pampered appetite
could rstel on. But the mans favorite
dish was not there. Closer he came to
the table. and with the inquiry, Did You
not know that ! wanted shad for
breakfastg" He raised his foot and over
turned the whole table on the floor. IT
was at the fire being kept warm for you,
replied his noble wife in her quiet, lady
like and conquering way. In an
instant the naughty husband
comprehended the situation; the
next he was on his knees
enchanting, Dear wife, you are nothing
less than an angel born. Not great
while after that he died. His will was
opened his wife was executors he left
her all he had-$2, 000,0 600. The above
story is from an article IN
recent number Of Halls Journal Of
Health. The man who can read it with
out dying and leaving his wife - ,OOO,O 900
IS brute, and the woman who can read
Il without forthwith buying a shad is a
dove not up to the wisdom of serpents.
Ii is said that on the day this story APP
peared in New York some fifty thousand
more shad we're sold than on any prece-
ding day since the trade in that fish was
FIRST inaugurated. Broadway, Fifth ave-
nue. and other of the prominent highways
we're one mass 81 women and shad.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-11-18


A correspondent of the Providence
Journal, who thought it extravagant to
wear French gloves at present prices, Is
answered by lady, as follows;
We have a feminine appreciation oil
their artistic perfection, the softness
which permeates their texture, the deli
cious tint and glow. of coloring which
fingers over them, the adaptation with
which they yield to the pressure OF the
hand, the immaculate purity OF the at
mosphere which surrounds them, the
dainty air of refinement which they con-
fer on the wearers We have tried cheap
gloves. They we're dear investment.
They tore out on the wrist the first time
we put them on, they would not button,
the thumb on one hand was deformity,
the fingers we're too short and ripped at
every movement.
We have no desire to repeat the expe-
riment. which we honestly consider one
of the most extravagant we ever made.
Let the journal preach reform in cham
payne and cigars to its hearts content;
let it induce its fair readers to doti three
or four from the dozen bonnets a year
which fashion demands; let it preach a
crusade against extravaganza in suits
with furbelows and founces; let it
demand a reduction in costly sashes,
crepe du chine cravats and point lace;
let il even recommend for ornament a
meek and quiet spirit" but let it leave
us in peace to enjoy our Paris glove, two
buttoned, exquisite in fit, perfect in nm
ish, glowing in color, and-such ia femi.
nine perversiy - more dearly priced
from their scarcity.