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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-20

On the night of the 18th the store Of Manley
& Tozier in Watervile, was entered by break
ing out window and passing through trap
door The thieves, however, were not album
dainty rewarded, being able to purloin only a
bottle of bitters and about Sc in money. The
next night beehive was taken from Daniel
Shorey's premises, probably by the same par
isied with taking the bitter with the sweet.
They may yet be made to feel the sting of con-
science.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-20

A young lady belonging in this city had oc-
casion a few days since to take stage convey
ance from Winthrop to Augusta. 1t was a
cold afternoon and the young lady had pro-
vided herself with warm footstone. She
wrapped herself in her shawl and snugly
ensconsed herself in one corner of the coach
placing the soapstone at her feet At East
Winthrop man Cor brute) entered the coach,
and in very gentlemanly manner compelled
the young lady to abandon her warm place in
the corner, and appropriated both seat and
soapstOne to his own use. Thus the journey
was made to Augusta photograph of that
animal should be hung up to be abhorred by
all who believe in common decency.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-20
Sioux Movement upon the Insur.
gents.

CHICAGO, Jan. II.
A letter from Pembina dated Jan. 5, con-
firms the previous report of the commence
ment Of the Sioux movement upon the insur
gents. The Indians had got within a short
distance of Fort Gany, bu. were turned back
by Reills posse. The letter states that the
English half breeds are holding meetings to
discuss the propriety of making common
eau sc with the French half breeds.
Both branches of the Iowa Legislature in
joint convention this afternoon, ratified the
election of Hon. G. Wright as L. S. Senator
for the long term, and j. b. Howell. editor of
the Keokuk Gate City for the short term.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-20


Examination of the Committee on
Banking to the President
by the Delegates of the Letter
Carriers Convention Arrival Of
Prince Arthur in N. Y.-Distil-
lery Riot in South Carolina.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10.
The Committee on Banking to-day exam
ined Messrs. Goss and Chaplin, Wall street
brokers, to their operations in buying and
selling gold for the cliques. Either Fisk or
Gould would appear before the Committee
next Saturday.
The delegates to the Letter Carriers Con-
vention called on the President to-day, they
were received in the library of the Executive
Mansion and the Chairman Thos. ii. Lebourne,.
of Philadelphia, addressed the President,
stating that they could not leave, Washington
without paying their respects to him and in the
visit they had a two-fold object in view, that
| of paying their respects to the Chief Magls-
trate, and the Commander, whom many of
them had followed through hard fought fields.
They also desired in behalf of thirteen hun
dred carriers in the United States, to accept
the Presidents policy of retrenchment and
| reform, as the same was not aimed at, nor did
it injure the laboring classes.
He also explained the objects of their con-
| vention, which was to urge an increased com
pensation to this class of government en-
ployees.
The President replied wishing them sue
cess, remarking that their present salary
insufficient, and that he was in favor of seeing
| labor amply rewarded.
The various delegates then shook hands with
the President, and afterwards left for their
| hall. They will adjourn sine die to-day.
l 10 IN on nd
directed its Chairman to report to-day a
resolution declaring it to be the true intent
and meaning of the acts relating to the In
come tax that all persons are liable to the
payment of their proper income tax accruing
and to accrue for, and during and up to the
end of the year 1870, and that the assessment
and collection of such tax for 1870 and that
remaining unpaid on the LIST of January 1871,
may be made in 1871. f
| Mr.. Thornton, the British Minister, will
leave for New York tomorrow night, to meet
Prince Arthur, who is to arrive there from
Montreal on Friday morning, and leave for
Washington on Saturday morning. He will
remain for a week, during which time a series
of dinners and receptions have been arranged
for his entertainment.
The Internal Revenue Commissioner has
received official letters conveying the recent
outrages lin Spartansbury county, South Car
DINA. The officers and soldiers who destroyed
some stills, were surrounded at night in a cit
izen's house, by about one hundred men who
made hostile demonstrations but no attack.
and demanded the surrender of man who
had been arrested, as also of Deputy Collector
Turner, to avoid bloodshed. The prisoner
was given up, which gratified the crowd most
of whom soon LETT. Some remained, however
and shot a sentinel and man going for water,
and wounded three horses The next morn
ing the party returned to town. A force of
fifty men is desired to bring the county to
complete subsection.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-20
Farmers Convention.
LEWISTON, Me-, Jan.

LEWISTON, ME-, jan. To
The Farmers Convention, under the aus
pices of the Maine Board OF Agriculture, met
to-day in this city. The forenoon was occu-
pied in the discussion of the organization of
Agricultural Societies. In the afternoon the
Maine State Agricultural Society held its an
nual meeting, and elected Hon. Seth Scam
man, of Westbrook, as Pres, S. L. Boardman
of Augusta, Sec'y, and VIM. E. Norris, of
Portland, Treas. In the evening Hon. Simon
Brown, of Massachusetts,, delivered lecture
on Farmers clubs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-20

We judge that Dirigo Commercial College
in this city is enjoying high degree Of pros
perity. There are at present between 60 and
20 students in attendance, engaged in mas
tering the important branches there taught.
We are informed that the proprietors, Messrs.
ID. NJ Watt and II. S. Webster, will begin
an Evening School, next Thursday evening,
to accommodate the class of students unable to
attend in the day-tiIne.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-20
New York Produce Market.

NEW YORK Jan. 10.
COTTON-heavy and droopdg, sales 300 bales
mid. 25's.
FLOUR-sales $500 bbls; state and western heavy
and tavors buyers; superine to fancy state 100 600
southern dun and dropping sales $3.50 bbls; common
to choice 540a975. ~
WHEAT-spring shade easier and rather more
doing and closes lc, better with fair and middling
demand sales A,00 bu. Fo spring l2O No ,
spriug liz q all5i4 winter red western l25dl27
CoRN-dull and dropping, sales 10000 bu new
mixed western sos97c., the latter for very choice
old do l00Gl04.
OATS-heayy sales $1,000 bu. state 6la6a, west
ern 81 g5S; choice 60. Wv
BEEF--steady, sales 900 bbis, new plain mess al
1918; new extra A9i75O; mess 275oa27. %; prime
23s23s0
LARD-hrm, sales 500 tierces steam l6alG,. ket
tie l73l7&.
suGAR-quiet, sales 200 hhds fair 10 good rein,
ing l03S9l0*. t''4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-20

Five stores in Wiscasset occupied respec-
lively by r. NJ. Brookings, Andrew Larry,
James +. Tylor & Son, of Wiscasset, were
broken into early yesterday morning. The
goods were well overhauled, but money ap-
peared to be the principal object of the bur
glars. The amount obtained was small. Not
more than $50 in all. The stores were entered
by breaking the large glass in the frunt win
dows. The affair was very bold one, as it
was bright moonlight night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-20
Fatal Accident.

PORTLAND, Jan. 10.
A oynamed Edward Armstrong, ten years
old son of Eben Armstrong, fell under a
horse car to-day while jumping from the front
platform, and was killed, the car running over
| his head.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-20
Railroad Notice.

DY order of Committee on Railroads, Ways and
ID Bridges, TUESDAY, THE 18TH INST, at pa
O'Clock p. NJ, is assigned for the consideration OF
''An act to authorize the formation and regu'
lafion Of Railroad Corporations
and notice is hereby given of said assignment
This Act" is that known the general railroad
law"
T. III. CUSHING, Chairman,
Committee Room, Jan. Is, 1870. fl9jan4t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-20

By Telegraph to DAILY JOURNAL:
New York Money Market.

NEW YORK, Jan. 10.
Money remains easy at 566 per cent. govern
ments, and to on mixed collaterals.
The discount market was quiet at S9l0 per cent.
for prime business paper.
Foreign Exchange firm in the improved demand
at loSs to 100 for long, and 1893 gloss for short
sight
Gold dull and steady throughout the afternoon,
closing at l2lss. Carrying currency and and 81,
gold. Gross clearances Sl3 sos 900.
Governments steady at the close, the decline of
the morning brought in new buyers, and consider
able buiness was transacted. AT ago Z. NJ the fol-
lowing We're the closing quotations:
United States Sxes (cOuponsl 1891 lI-7z
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-20

Fowler, Hamlen & Smith havea large stock
of Dry Goods Of the best quality. This en-
terprising firm has large and constantly in
creasing business. t.1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-20

The Y. NJ. c. Association of Winthrop are
about completing nice hall for the purposes
of the association The rent is given free for
one year by C. NJ. Bailey, Esq.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-20

are in such wretched condition that it is diff
ficliit for the teacher to govern the school,
He would have few rules. His golden rule
for governing was, Nothing but study in
| study hours; and nothing but play in play
hours Impartiality should be avoided the
pupils should be kept busy and not a moment
should pass without having something for
them to do. In relation to corporal punishment,
he thoughtitwas employed in many cases when
it ought not to be, but could not be given up
entirely. Mr.. Abbott's remarks were exceed
ngly interesting, and were ILLUSTRATED in an
effective manner.
The subject was farther discussed by Messrs
Hathaway, Mayberry, Stetson, and other
members of the board, after which the meet
ing adjourned.
This afternoon, Mr.. Stetson will speak upon
drawing and writing the school district sys-
tenn will be discussed by d. F. Potter of Sag
adahoc, and the course of study for common
schools by M. X. Mayberry Of York In the
speak upon the subject of compulsory at
tendance.
The Governor yesterday made the follow
ing appointments:
Lewis Barker, Stetson, Justice of Peace
and Quorum for the State.
Androscoggin county-James S. Gerry,
Portland, Justice of Peace and Quorum; VIM.
d. Roak, Durham, j. z. O.; Ransom c..
Pingree, Lewiston, J. 2. Q.
Aroostook county-Robert c. Clubhouse of
Hodgdon, j. P. Q.
Cumberland county-Wm. H. Motley,
Portland, J. P. Q.
Hancock county-Henry ]. Milliken, Sur
ry, j. p. Q.
Kennebec county-Joseph w. Patterson,
Augusta, j. p. Q.
Knox county-Michael F. Hanley, Apple
ton, Dedimus Justice Andrew Burkett, APP
pleton, j. p. O.. Atwood Levensaler, Thorn
aston, j. p. Q.
Lincoln county-George Bliss. Waldoboro',
Notary Public; Geo. B. Sawyer, Wiscasset,
Dedimus Justice.
Oxford county-P. Andrews, Paris, j. P.
O.; Augustus J. Knight, Rumford, Trial JUS
tce; Henry w. Roak, Mexico, Trial Justice !;
Asa Charles Fryburg, Trial Justice; Sylvanus
B. Bean Brownfeld, Trial Justice; Seth w.
Fife, Fryeburg, J. z. Q.
Penobscot county-Wm. II. Cary, Charles
ton, Trial Justice John f. Wilson, Bradford,
j. p. O.; Joseph W. Humphrey, Bangor, J..
?. O.; Charles Stetson, Bangor, J. P. O.; T.
X. Johnston, Bangor, J. p. O.; B. B. Thach-
er, Bangor, j. p. Q.
Sagadahoc county-James w. Wakefield,
Bath, J. ?. O.; Edward C. Hyde, Bath, j.
P. Q.
Somerset county-Lorenzo c. Moulton,
New Portland, Coroner.
Waldo county-Frederick S. Walls, Sears
mont, j. P. O.; Davis Woodman, Liberty, J..
P. O.; Benz, P. Upham, Liberty, J. P. Q. g;
Jonathan l.. Frye, Belfast, Coroner
Washington county-Enoch J. Noyes, East
port, Notary Public; Geo. B. Burns, Calais,
J. p. O.; Joseph B. Foss, Danforth, Trial
Justice; Geo. A. Curran, Calais, j. P. Q.
York county-Newell Goodwin, Lebanon,
]. Pc; James G. Jenkins, Elliot, j. P. Q.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-20

The new engine, Shepley, went through or
the road yesterday. 1t is a fine looking ma.
chine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-20

The petition for the incorporation of new
savings bank in this city is now before the APP
propriate committee of the Legislature
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-20

Miss Jennie Worcester of Detroit, has a
quilt containing ll20 pieces of Calico all Of
different patterns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-20

Every town in Maine will help Itself by help
ing on the iron horse and the water wheel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-20

The soap makers are going to establish
sde-show in conjunction with the fat conven-
ton tomorrow at Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-20

The county Jail in this city is massive and
imposing structure, but most people prefer to
look at it rather than from it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-20

CLEAvELAND, Jan. 10.
The House of Representatives has been
discussing the 18th amendment all day. The
vote will probably be taken tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-20

Absolute safety, security beyond the reach
of doubt or calamity, is what is demanded Of
our savings Institutions idea of profit
coming in as a matter of secondary impor-
lance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-20
zoral ann State Nems.

Will the doctors make any movement for a
dissecting bill this winter?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-20

The length of the shore line of Maine is not
less than 5000 miles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-20

New machinery is arriving daily for the
Sprague cotton mills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-20
BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE
Daily Kennebec Journal.

| BY the Western Union Line--Oniccs Granite Bank
Building and the State Housed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-20

Petitions are flowing in to the Legislature
against taxing foreign insurance companies
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-20

The forests of Maine are $4,000 miles or
more in extent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-20

The subject Of the creation of man was un-
der consideration in a Sabbath school class.
The teacher was rather inclined to the opinion
full stature, but was created by a gradual
process. This put an old lady in the back
seat, an honest seeker after truth, at once
in the realms Of mystery, and called forth
the question which set the whole class in an
uproar-" What, you don't 'spose that God
had tpo or three spells Of making on HIM, do
you'"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-20
AUGUSTA SAVINGS BANK.
DEPOSITS MADE IN THIS BANK

On or before the First day Of February,
WILL BE PUT ON INTEREST FROM THAT DAY
Dividends are made semi.annuay Depositors
have received the past year seven and a half per
cent.
ijan5-lw&3w3 W. Il. SMITH, Treasurer,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-20

That must have been sad and weary life led
by Arabella Young, for after her demise the
following lines were placed upon her tomb
stone:
Beneath this stone, a lump of clay,
Lies Arabela Young,
Who the cath May
Began to hold her tongue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-20
DieD.

In NoTidgewOck, l4th inst, Mr.. Charles F. Board
man. formerly of New Market, n. H., aged "a years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-20

At the annual convocation of Alpha Coun-
Gil of Royal and S. NJ. held at Hallowell yes
terday the following officers were unanimously
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-20
FROM WASHINGTON.

AZ A# && fM y ~ @A ~
Examination of the Committee on
Banking Visit to the President
by the Delegates of the Letter
Carriers Convention Arrival OF
Prince Arthur in N. Y.-Distil-
lerv Riot in South Carolina.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-19
INSURANCE.
n.l MASONIC MUTUAL
Life Assurance Association,
OF MEMPHIS. TENN.
OFFICE: NO. o UNION STREET.

First Question-How much per annum will
i cost a man Of thirty-fve to insure his life in
the old modef gHef
AAnsweros1St. for a 5000 policy.
! Second Question-How much will IL cost in
the Masonic Mutual Assurance Association of
Memphis?
AnsEer-About ss7 so, payable at intervals.
lSee table of standard authorities at our ofice.)
same risk? H frU
.Answer-1st. Because by this plan the Asso-
citation only calls for enough in Initiation fees
the interest upon which will finally pay, work
ing expensesl, and the 81 at death to pay losses.
I'd. Ii there are no deaths. no tax. .
! Fourth Question--How can you afford to in
sure so much less than the old mode.
Answer-Because we do not charge enough
/ IN advance to pay you one-haif back in dfvi-
dends out Of your own money paid in premiums
Fifth Question-Is policy ofinsurance upon
the Mutual plan the same in all respects, save
Answer-After the Association has issued
$500 policies, and is kept to that standard in
numbers, there is no difference. except that
you are taxed only at the death of member;
while in the old mode you are taxed whether
losses or not. and that in advance.
sixth Question-Wi i'll a policy. holder in this
Association receive diyidendf
iiAnswer-Yes; from all accumulation which
may accrue from forfeiture and surplus interest
Seventh Question-How are your funds in
vestedp ffsrl.it..n tl7ln
Answor-Under direction of the Finance
Committee, on unincumbered real estate, val
ued at twice the amount of the investment, or
undoubted city acceptance.
Eighth .Question-Does the Association pay
to the heirs Of the policy holder two dollars for
each enrolled member who has heretofore paid
all assessments, should any member fail to
pay on last assessment?
Answer-Yes; as the Association holds in its
permanent fund, paid in by initiation fee, an
amount in excess of any amount it will be at
one time called upon to pay on the death of u
member.
We insure from Is to 50 years. 92-t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-19

Harpers Bazaar, writing of the assem-
blage Of Congress, says: In the olden
time the wealthy Senators and Repre-
sentatives used to journey hither from
their homes in their own carriages, which
they thus had for their use during the
session in this city Of magnificent dis
tances. Rufus King used to come
with his four bays; the four iron grays
which jackson drove from the Hermi-
tage when, he was Senator have never
been surpassed; and Calhoun 5 fourin.
hand cbesnuts, which brought him and
his family from Fort Hill, we're much adj
mired. Harry Clay, when he was first a
member Of the Honse, rode from Ash
land here on a Thoroughbred colt Of his
own raising, and it took him longer to
get here than It now does a California
member Of Congress to come by rail
from the Golden 1Gateh Nowadays
those Congressmen who keep carriages
bring their establishments by rail, or
have them come by steamer 80 the
hne-stspping grays of Senator Edmunds
come from Vermont, fresh and IN good
condition, and the bays Of RepreseRtaa,
tive Hooper we're on Pennsylvania ave
nue. on the third morning otter they left
the tortuous streets Of Boston, while
half a dozen OF more t1rnofts, that last
week graeed Central Pack, are nowto
be seen in our new Eural drive IN the
grounds Of our Soldiers Home.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-19

In thess times Of high prices, itis well
to remember that children can be sup
piled with shoes for less than half the
usual annual cost, by wearing metal
tipped shoes, to say nothing Of stockings
des,rayed and health t1dahgered ls 4el
feet. arising from the childhke habit OF
wearing out their shoes At the toes first.
-BostoR Journal sLa -, - .t.s.r
A decree has been issned by the gov
ernmeut at Tours authorizing the Pre-
fects to accept voluntary oferso Of church
bells for casting cannon. li
.. p .....N.IN N..NN |"..L .|
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-19
HIGH-HEELED BOOTS.
The Injurious Consequences or the
Present Absurd Fashion.

Present Absurd Fashion. Z
An English journal says: One Of
the most detestable, injuriQusyand gen
orally abominable fashions now nj voede
among ladies, is unquestionably the
wearing of high-heeled bootsl The con-
sequences necessarily resulting from a
constant using of boots made on such a
principle are of the gravest and most
serious description.
|. The Representative Briton' foot is de-
formed sufficiently in numerous other
ways. To see foot nowadays properly
formed, and retaining to adolescence its
original and natural shape, is to, see the
rarest of curiosities; and, this being an
incontrovertible truths il, will easily be
conceived that we ought not systematic
ally to set ourselves to work to distort
our feet by any means more adventitions
than can be helped or by the wearing
of that which can be most mechanically
and comfortably dispensed with Yet
this. is precisely what fashionable ladies
have been and are doing Nothing but
boots with the highest possible heels, and
the greatest possible contractions else
where, can be worn by those ofthe female
sex who consider themselves and wish to
be considered fashionable; nothing could
be more deleteriouS in every respect
OF course a graceful carriage and
walk are rendered totally impossible;
execrable assumption of the peculiar
bend" classically called the "Gre-
cian," becomes no longer an assump-
ton, but necessity; and no small
amount of discomfort and pain is inevt-
ably caused to- the probably fair, but
certainly mistaken awearers of these
shockingly-made boots The shape of
the foot is .soom destroyed, and the i'm
proper and unnatural elevation of the
heel of necessity, causes the otherlparts
of the foot--for instance, the instep, the
arch Ito avoid teohnicalities), and the
approaches to the toes--tO suffer great
distortion, and, dimipishes their natural
strength and working powers.
And the mischief does not stop here.
These bones of the feet which act CON
junctively with the higher parts, of the
leg, which run up 10 the cali, ETC.. must
also suffer; and it would be well if the
votaries of these high-heeled boots would
bear in remembrance thatw while they are
priding themselves on the graceful atti-
tude in which they are launched into the
air, they are also wearing away and de-
stroying that elegant contour Of the an
kle, that incomparably mounted grace
falness Of calf, which properly they
ought to prize, nor can prize too highly.
And the mischief does not stop even
here. Their whole figure, their complete, !
tout ensemble of appearance, is to q
greater or less extent marred, spoiled
and obliterated. stil.sassuos i-,st.