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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-16

CAPITAL PUNISHMENT.

The New York Post saws a few more
such executions as that of Bonner and
Bodenberg, at Huntingdon Penn. on the
9th will speedily put an end to capital
punishment, for the reason that they are
not SO much summary executions as shame
tnl public exhibitions. The execution
was legally private, as it is in most of the
states, but it was in reality public, and
tickets to view it were sold like tickets to
theatre or any show. The Post says:
Practically, the execution was as public
as if it had been in the centre of Indepen-
dence Square, in Philadelphia. During
two or three days before the hanging,
thrifty citizens were busy putting up plat
forms which overlooked the enclosure,
and sold standing-places on them at high
prices. All the roofs and windows in view
were similarly and proftably let. The
owner OF barn close by bored numerous
auger-holes through the boards. and each
hole was temporarily rented for n hand
some fee to eager eyes.
| The gallows made gala day for the
whole region roundabout. Every train
dropped carloads of spectators. Early in
the morning wagons from the surround
ing village brought in not only men, but
their wives and daughters-these last in
overwhelming numbers and dressed in
their best, as for a festival or fair. Of
course, the citizens of Huntingdon shut
up their shops and houses, and filled the
streets; the hanging and gossip shout it
were the sole business of the day.
We do not care TO dwell upon the details
of the hanging itself-more than to men,
ton that, according to the reports, one Of
the clergymen displayed n fussy anxiety,
which was almost levity, in announcing
the programme of the procession, and
telling who was to sing, who was to pray
in English. who was to pray in German
(showing that the prayers We're TO be adj
dressed mainly to the auditors and gen.
orally acting us master of ceremonies, or
manager of the show. 1t is painfully
noteworthey that one of the victims, who
is described as a most prepossessing young
man, OF excellent education, persisted to
the last in protesting his innocence. This
cannot but excite pity-pity'if he told the
truth and far more pity if he died with u
lie on his lips.
The death of those two men concerned
themselves mainly; the manner of it con-
Germs the whole community, the whole
country; and the fact that this, like most
executions-ior the private ones seem to
be the most public-was only shocking
show to CRAFTY curiosity which, to us,
seems criminal, will be felt as an argu-
ment against capital punishment more
powerful than many pages of essays. In
fact the best way to stop capital punish
ment would seem to be to let it go on
little longer.
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STRENGTH OF THE MASONIC ORDER.

The strength of the Masonic order in
the United States and British Provinces, as
set forth in the following statement, are
said to be as nearly correct as can be OBJ
tanned from the most authentic sources
Alabama, 10.428; Arkansas. 1876; Brit
ish Columbia, 146; California, S.l06;
Canada, 2,022: Colorado, 582; Connecti-
cut, 12,7S4; Delaware, 1922; District of
Columbia, 7S3 Florida, 1888; Georgia,
l3, l67; Idaho, 225; Illinois, 30,229; In
diana, 2l, POS: Iowa. l,462; Kansas, p
645; Kentucky, 1929; Louisiana, 5000;
Maine, II, 10; Maryland, 4, 79l; Massa-
chusetts, 2S,366 Michigan, 1906; Min
nesota, 5000; Mississippi, l2,S0S Mis-
souri,, 1882; Montana, 355; Nebraska.
$50; Nevada, 92l; New Brunswick. L.
3l2; New Hampshire, 6.032; New Jersey,
1876; New York, 74,079; North Carolina.
LISA; Nova Scotia, $50; Ohio, 90. 225;
Oregon, 2,2o3; Pennsylvania, 29,S40;
Rhode Island, l,25S; South Carolina, (es-
timated,) $4,000; Tennessee, ,969; Tex
as, 10,5l6; Vermont. 1924; Virginia, 81
600; Washington, 348; West Virginia.
1880; Wisconsin, 7,0l3; Total, 46S.45
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-16
Daily kennebec Journal,

Daily kennebec Journal,
Will be issued every morning, Sundays excepted
on and after the first of January. VIII give
Full and Accurate Reports of the Proceedings OF
the Legislature from day to day; Reports of I'm.
portant Hearings before Committees Abstracts
OF Discussions in the Boards Of Education and
Agriculture; will have the Latest News by Tele-
graph the same as other dailles, and will also
have Editorials, Correspondence Locals and the
usual summaries of News, also the most Import
ant Speeches of the Session.
New and Additional Importance to the DAILY
JOURNAL, as it will contain reports of them.
Terms, 800 per year; 100 for the Session.
As- Members of the Legislature will do their
stituents and themselves favor to interest them
selves in getting subscribers TO the above publica
tions The Daily keeps up that correspondence
between the People and their Representatives
through their Legislative Reports, which is neccs-
sary and agreeable to both.
No Tri-Weekly will be published. Those pei sons
who desire a full report of the Legislative Proceed
mgs, must subscribe for the DAILY JOURNAL.
as- Postmasters and Members of the Legislature
authorized to take subscriptions.
AS- The Weekly and Daily Kennebec Journal
are published at Augusta, Maine, by
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-16
Shooting Tackle.
M. w. LON G..
SUCCESSOR TO L. NJ LELAND,
GUN g MI FL
And Dealer In
ShOAtine Tackle Of Every Variety.

RIFLE AND SHOT GUNS made to ORDER and
WARRANTED. Particular attention paid TO
Choking Shot Guns to make them shoot thick and
strong. Also on hand, the best lot Of Skates In
the market. for sale cheap. Odd keys Of every
of the best quality for Blasting or Sporting, Re-
pairing done neatly and promptly. All work
warranted. ljan-ly
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Great Improvement In
Artificial @ Teeth.
DIR. SHELL

INSERTS Teeth on RUBBER by new process by
l. which the plate is made as thin as metallic
base; at the same time the plate is flexible. and less
liable to break.
This mode insures likewise the certainty of a
perfect fit.
Having purchased the ercinsire right to use this
mode in kennebec county, shall be happy TO show
its peculiar advantages to any one who needs arti
fetal teeth.
90 Winthrop Street.
Augusta, Jan. 2sth, t67O. t29anIsw&3we
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&ennebef yournal,
Published on Water, Foot Of Court Street,
AUGUSTA, MAINE.
BY SPRAGUE, OWEN 4 NASH.
Qailv Aennebtt yournl.

Is issued every morning, except Sundays.
Contains the latest news by telegraph and mail,
and gives the proceedings Of the Legislature in full
also reports of proceedings of important commit
tees and the Agricultural and Educational depart
ments
Terms, 81 per annum in advance; $s If payment
not made within the year. Single copies cents,
to be had at the bookstores and at this Office.
Advertisements one inch in length, three in
sertons or less. co. Is cts for every subsequent
insertion Longer advertisements, or those inserted
for any considerable length Of time will be inserted
at favorable terms to the advertiser.
Special Notices IS per cent. additional.
Amusement Notices, - per square per week.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-11-19
Digestion and Paradise.

Ali talk Of blessingsl What blessing
Is digestion To digestl Do you know
what IT means2 Il is TO have the sun al
ways shining, and the shade always ready
Tor you. Ii Is to be met with smiles. and
to be greeted with kisses. Il is 70 hear
sweet sounds; TO sleep with sweet dreams;
to be touched ever by gentle. soft. COO
bands. II is 70 be in Paradise Adam
and Eve were in Paradise. Whvp Their
digestion was good. All then they took
liberties, ate bad fruit-thincs they conld
not digest They, what We call ruined
their constitutions. destroyed their eas-
tric juices, and then they were expelled
from Paradise BY an anAl With a fam
ing sword The angel with the flaming
sword which turned two ways, was indi.
gestion.
There came a great Indigestion upon
the earfh, because the cooks were bad
aud they called it a deluge. Ali | thank
God there Is to be no more deluges-aIl
the evil comes from this. Macbeth eoplJ
not sleep. II was the supper. NOT tbo
murder. His wife talked and walked
Il vas the supper again. Milton had a
bad digestion because he was always ~
cross; and your Carlyle must have he
worst digestion in the world. because 10
never says any good Of anything All
fo digesfis 70 be happy. Believe me
ny friends. there Is no other wav NOT AZ
be turned out Of Paradise BY a iierv Two
handed, turning sword.-Ifollope.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-11-19
THEATRICAL ITEMS.


The Field of the Cloth of Gold, with
the stock, is hit at the Opera House,
Albany.
The Florences appeared at the Sayan-
nah Theater last week, supported by
Miss keene 5 company. T
Mr.. and Mrs, Barney Williams are at
tracing crowded houses at the Holiday
Street Theater, Baltimore.
The English Opera Troupe opened
at the Academy Of Music, Philadelphia,
on the l4th for two weeks.
Nine. Seebachc appeared at the Acad-
envy Of Music, Philadelphia, last week,
in opposition TO NJ lie Janauschek at the
Chestnut Street Theater.
Craig & Hills dramatization Of Edwin
brood was successfully performed at the
Arch Street Theater, Philadelphia, last
week.
Miss Kate Reynolds attracted crowded
houses at the Academy Of Music, Albany.
throughout the past week.
Mr.. Emmett reappeared at the Acad
envy Of Music, Buffalo, last week. in
Fritz. Buffalo was the scene of its orig
inal production more than year ago.
Mr. Robert MeWade has had success
in Rip Van Winkle throughout the coun-
try that will bring him into rivalry with
Jeferson-Nelc York Star.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-11-19
THE CITY.
NJ Il MP HIS:
Saturday Evening, Nov. 10. 1870.
The Weed Sewing Ma
chine, 263 Second st. [59-t

A New YRAR's GIFr-A GOLDEN Or
PoRTUxIrY. - For every five dollars
worth of dry goods purchased at our
house, up to December 81, 1870, we give
you ticket, which entities you to a
chance in the celebrated Wheeler L.
Wilson Sering Machine, with beautiful
mahogany case--now on exhibition in
our window-which we will give away on
the evening Of the 3lst of December,
1870, selling you dry goods at the lowest
market prices. FRANK q SELIG,
Successors to NJ. Kraus & Co., 2ls
Main street, cor. Adams. SIT
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-11-19
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.
Administrators Sale Of Real Estate.


DY VIRTUE OF A>DECREE OF THE
ID Chancery Court sitting in and for the
county of Lowndes and State Of Mississippi,
made at the July term, A. ID. 1870, thereof, the
undersigned, administrator de bonis non 81
the estate ofRansom II. Byrn, deceased. will
On the I6th day of December, 1870,
next, between the hours prescribed by law, in
front Of the courthouse door of the county of
Tunica. in said State of Mississippi, expose
for sale at public auction, to the highest bid
der. for one-third cash, and the balance IN
one and two years, with six per cent. interest
from date. the following described real estate,
located, lying and being in said county Of
Tunica, as follows, to-wit: Fractional section
l6, containing $40 acres; fractional section IL,
section l6, containing 800 acres; sections No.
80 and 81, and east half of section 27 (west
half and southeast quarter section 2D frac-
tional south half section %; sections Is and
20; all in township 3, range IL.
Also section "a, southeast quarter section IL,
northeast quarter section 80. south fractional
half of section 26. west half of section 80; all
in township 3, range u.
Fractional section 1, township 4, range u;
southwest quarter section2; east half of north
east quarter, east half of southeast quarter,
and southwest quarter Of southeast quarter of
section 81 west half section 2, southwest quar-
ter of section 8, southeast quarter of section
9, southwest quarter of section 10, west half of
section II east half Of section IA. All of sec
tons 49,. II, IS and 10. West. half of section
and southwest quarter Of section p. All of
section %. West half of section "a, west half
of section 25. All of section rs. South half
Of section q, northeast quarter of section Is,
southeast quarter of section %. sections 30
and So; all in township n, range l.
Also lots 3, 4, 5. 8, 8, 10, IL, II, ID. IA and l
in section Is, township 90 range 2. Also, 2,
A, 5, 6, and 5 in section p, township 30
range 2.
TO be sold in parcels not to exceed one hun
dred and sixty acres in any ono tract.
w. w. HUMPHREYS, JR.,
Admir- de bonis non of Ransom II. Byrn, decd.
By order of the Court.
1927 EARLY HENDRICK, Clerk.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-11-19

The GREAT ENIGMA. "A thousand
guesses have been made at the ingredi-
ents of Sozodont, the most wholesome
and perfect dental purifier the world has
ever seen. They were all wrong; SO, by
way of throwing little light on the sub
ject, il is now announced that the liber,
or inner bark of the Quiiiayd Salionayia
the Soap Tree of the Valley of the An
des-is one of the components of that
peerless dentrifice. eod
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-11-19
TOO DEAR FOR BEAUTY.
The Increasing Habit of Eating Al
senfc for the Complexion.

The Increasing Habit of Eating Ar
senfc for the Complexion.
Newspapers in Maine complain that
women, even in small towns Of that
State, have adopted, to an alarming ex-
tent, the practice of eating arsenic.
The object, as most people know, says
the New York Times, is to give white
ness and clearness to the complexion,
and in some parts of continental Eu-
rope the habit is very common. By
gradual increase Of the dose, one may
take with IMMUNITY, so far as immediate
risk is concerned, enough arsenic TO kill
several strong men not accustomed TO
its use The secret, however, is soon
betrayed in the countenances of the VIC
tins to the practice. A deadly pallor
settles upon the face and lips, and an
unnatural brightness steals into the
eyes. 1t is said, too, that person once
firmly attached to its use, finds it almost
impossible to give up the fatal practice
No doubt the custom now so prevalent
of dying the hair to the various "blonde"
shades, is responsible for the introduce
ton of this new and perilous device,
Pearl powder, bismuth, preparations
of lead, and even corrosive subhmate
ITSELF are found. we suppose, inadequate
TO make the skin Of most women, whose
hair is naturally dark, correspond with
the yellow, rudy and haxen hues now
thought so beautiful But it may inter
est those who are on the verge of falling
a prey to this pernicious habit, to know
that the average age of people who
merely work with arsenious acid, and do
otYoluntarily take it into the system, is
less than thirty-fve years. The expert
ments of Tschudi show that while arsenic
for certain peculiar diseases may be
given in large doses with comparative
safety, it is in general steadily in
furious TO the vital functions, and ulti-
mately destructive. One CHASTITY evil
incidental to its use can by no means
be avoided. This is, that the habit, once
formed, can only be relin
linquished at the expense Of wasting
away of all the physical powers. Arse
nc is in this respect worse than opium
or alcohol. If ladies must wear golden
hair, and are bound to have compilations
to match, they ought to depend alto
gether on external cosmetics--always
those hygienie promoters Of
roses and lilies, fresh air and exercise
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-11-19

TIE best assorted stock Of bedsteads
in the city; also an endless variety Of
furniture of all kinds, low as the lowest,
at 362 Main street. 10
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-11-19
NOTICE !!

r ETTERs OF ADMINISTRATION UPON
IL the estate of Jehn b. Bosia, deceased,
having been grated to me by the Probate Court
of Shelby county at the October term thereof,
are hereby notified to present the same and
demand payment thereof within the time pre-
scribed by law, or the same will be forever
barred. FELIX FRANSI0Ll, .
A9-73 Admir- of John r. Rosia dec'd
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-11-19

The Lancet says, "I y. Is q curious fact
that Of the passengers in the train which
met with a fatal accident lately, all, or
very near all, who were asleep at the
time, escaped uninjured-nature's an@s-
thetic insuring them not only against
fractures and commissions, but even
against the bad effects Of shaking and
conrussions 1T-
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-11-19
Attachment Notice.

8. H; cOwles I
Davis Tonahill.
A ENACTMENT HAVING BEEN ISSUED
N by me in the above cause, on the ground
that the defendant is a nonresident Of the
returned by the proper officer levied, ETC.,
the defendant win take notice that this case
is set for trial December s, 1870, at 2 o'clock
p. M, before me, Justice of the Peace for
phis, when and where the defendant can APP
pear and defend said suit, or the same. will be
proceeded with ex parte; and it is furthur or
dered that this notice be published once a
week for four consecutive weeks in tho Public
Memphis.
November 9. 1870. 6l-67-73-79
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-11-19

CURE THAT CoUGH. --Dimmitts Cough
Balsam never fails. Sold by all drug.
gists. Price, fifty cents. eodo9
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-11-19
Eoadmus9.'4(l 20
srrAM-FlrrINo at 8l5 Second st.
NORFOLK OYSTERS.

Epicures, Attention
Victor d. Fuchs, the prince of oysters,
fish and game dealers, will, from this date,
be in daily receipt Of fresh Norfolk oys-
tiers from the best brands. 49r
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-11-19
Read what IL said About the Prince
of Pain Dcstroyersi


Messrs. Mansfield &Higbeei
Dean SiRs-I have been known suf-
ferer for years from rheumatism. No
one can tell what I have suffered from
this tormenting disease j found your
liniment for sale by Davis, Falls y Co.,
at Moscow, and procured n bottle OF II,
which gave me partial relief at once. l
procured more, and by the use of your
Magic Arnica Liniment and your Hheu-
matte Compound, ] consider myself a
cured man. | had tried many other
remedies in vain. My neighbors and
friends are all knowing to these facts.
y, ?. HENLy.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-11-19
Monday, November 2s, 1870.

between the hours Of ten o'clock a. m. and four
o'clock pm. on the premises, self TO the high
est bidder, for cash, the property conveyed to
me in said Deed of Trust, to-wit; All the
right, title and interest Of NJ. Conneli, jr;, in
and to the Sawmill. Machinery, Lumber, Fix
lures and IeasehOld in the ground formerly
used and occupied BY NJ. L. Eddins as a say
mill. known as the Eddins Sawmill property,
situated on Chickasaw street, near Auction,
at the upper end Of the United States Navy
Tho equity of redemption is expressly waived
in the Trust Deed The title is believed Co be
good but convey only as Trustee.
67-76 A. J. WHEELER, Trustee.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-11-19
Attachment Notice.
D. H. Halle

d
VS..
J. W. Thompson and wifeJ
A TTACHMENT HAVING BEEN ISSUED
~ by me in the above cause. on the ground
that the defendants have removed from the
State, so that the ordinary process of law can
not be served upon them, and the same having
been returned by the proper officer, levied.
etc., the defendants win take notice that this
cause is set for trial THURSDAY, Sth of Decem-
Der. 1870, at 10 clock am, before me. a JUS
tice Of the Peace for Shelby county, at my
Office in the city of Memphis. when and where
the defendants can appear and defend said
suit, or the same will be proceeded with
ex parte; and It is further ordered that this
notice be published once week for four con-
secutive weeks in the Public Ledger, news
paper published in the city Of Memphis:
S. A. MOORE, j. P.
November s, 1870. 6l.6I-I3-79
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-11-19
nc you want good old Megibben
whisky. O.. 20 276 Second street.


A VoIcE FROM THE KITcHES.-Upward
Of thirty protested cooks, many of them
hailing from the best hotels in the
United States, have voluntarily come for
ward and pronounced Rand's Sea Moss
Farine the finest article for puddings,
custards blanc mango, creams, jellies,
and other favorite items Of the dessert
that has ever come under their notice.
So much for the palatability of the new
element Of food. A still greater number
Of distinguic--yd physicians and scientific
chemists indorse Il as nutrient Of the
very highest class; while every house
keeper who uses It admits that i IS fully
City per cent cheaper than maizena,,
farina. corn starch, or any other prepar-
alton from corn OF the cereal grains.
The new food staple is manufactured,
under a patent, by the Sea Moss Farine
Company 3 Park Place; and in view Of
the above established facts, il is not sur
prisiug that their extensive machinery is
KEEP, running night and day to supply a
demand that is rapidly becoming uni
versal cod
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-11-19
LEGAL.
NOn-Resident.N Notice.
In the Probate Court of Shelby
Ut VA County. AAtiiiA -.

W. A. Dooly g.a lHf
vs.. Petition for Partition.
R. T. Pollard, etal) til9 ANta
TT APPEARING FROM AFFIDAVIT IN
lard, Philip johnson and James NJ. johnson,
Melissa Wells and her husband Wells, Louis
Priddy and Sallie .Priddy, and Laura J. Tur-
ner and her husband Mazeppa Turner, are
non.residents of the State Of Tennessee and
residents Of the State Of Mississippi and the
Indian Territory; il is therefore ordered that
they make their appearance herein. at the
Courthouse in the City of Memphis, Tennes-
see, on the first Monday in December, 1870,
and plead. answer Or dempr to. complainant
to them, and set for hearing OK parte; and
that copy of this order be published once q
week for four successive week. In the Public
Ledger. JAMES REILLY, Clerk.
Vance & Anderson, Solicitors for Petitioner.
fFIl "a Hgf fTstf0H} 53-59-65-n
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-11-19

DY VIRTUE OF A TRUST DEED exc
ID cuted TO me by NJ. Connell, jr.. on the 22d
day of February, $50, and duly recorded in
the Registers Office for the county of Shelby,
State of Tennessee. in Book 2 Of O. pages
273-4, and for the purpose of securing the pay
ihent Of eight notes. amounting to seven hun
bred and fifty dollars, payable 70 A., p. Curry,
or order. as described therein, / will, on
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-11-19

Fresh Mackinaw trout and white fish
received daily, by express, at Victor ID.
Fuchs, Al Jefferson street. 1887
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-11-19

ATTENTION, Property OWNERS. -
Privy vaults emptied promptly by J. d.
Fox, 295 Second street. IS
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-11-19
!, Attachment Notice.

hill. Atchoson BeforeP. M. Winters
G. B. Galloway WA and wife Justice of Peace.
A ENACTMENT HAVING BEEN SWORN
N out in the above entitled cause. on tie
ground that the defendants arc nop-residents
Of toe State of Tennessee. and the same re-
turned by the proper officer, executed. etc..
is set.f for trial on the LIST day Of December,
1870, at o'clock PM, before p. M. Winters,
Justice of the Peace for Shelby county, Ten
nessee, at his Office in the city Of Memphis,
said suit, or the same viii be proceeded with
ex parte. p. NJ. WINTERS, -. r,
George Washington, Attorney for plaintiff.