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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-09-27
NAAUARLE FARM FOR sALE.-I

Y will offer at public sale on SATURDAY,
the 18th day of November next, valuable tract
of land in Augusta county, lying on the waters
ton and three miles from Fishersville The farm
contains 42O acres-3CO of which are cleared
and mostly in grass, and the balance good TIM
bered land.
The improvements consist of new brick man.
sion with nine rooms, good barn, saw and grist
mill-nearly finished-a fine young orchard of
about four hundred choice fruit trees, and fine
spring in the yard
If the farm is sold, will also sell about 25
head of cattle-10 of which are thorough bred
Durham-l drill, l mower, / wheat fan, l horse
rake, horses, 2 wagons, and harness, and many
other things used on a first-class farm.
TERMS FOR THE LAND.-$2 900 cash the bal
ance credit Of five or ten years, with inter-
| est. For the personal property 6 months credit.
se20-tds B. r. BAGBY.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-09-27

It is believed in London that the Prussiana
are negotiating only to cause delay so as to Sc
cure the possession Of Paris. The siege Of
Strasbourg continues to be prosecuted with
vigor. Two lunettes have been captured with
trifing loss. The Prussians are said to have
abandoned the siege of Toni after their last re-
pulse. From Tours it is reported that great
activity prevailed in all the departments fol-
national Defiance
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-09-27

7 .. GILLIAN q CO.. next door below
%. the Post-office keep constantly on hand
large stock of choice Groceries also Salt and
Plaster, and 600 gallons prime stoneware, all of
which We will sell very cheap.
seD21
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-09-27

~ RAILROAD, RoCKBRIpaE Co
by virtue of n decree of the Circuit Court of
koesbridge county, pronounced Sept 10th, 1860.
IN the cause in said Court pending, in which Ca
~ Scots administrator is plaintiff, and Cary
SCOTS heirs ct al are defendants the undersign-
ed, AZ special commissioners by said decree for
the purpose appointed, will, on
SATU RDAf, THE lsr DAY OF OCTOBER
1870 Mt II O'Clock, NJ, on the premises proceed
TO sell the large and valuable tract Of land of
which the late Cary Scott died seized living i'm
medlatey upon the Chesapeake ~ Ohio r. r..
two miles from Goshen Depot, in Rockbridge
county, adjoining the lands of Nancy FarroW.
and others, and containing by estimation 9I5i
acres. This tract comprises hundreds of acres
OF tlmbered woodland, considerable proportion
OF which is susceptible of cultivation, and living
as 1t does Immediately upon one of the great
thoroughfares of the State presents attractive
Inducements to persons desiring to make prof
liable investment, or to engage in the wood or
lumber business. The tract is susceptible of di-
vision into or more smaller tracts, and will be
sold as whole or in parcels, as may be most in
accordance with the wishes of purchasers, and
the interests of the estate. Sale peremptory
TERMS OF sALE-Cash in hand sufficient to de-
fray the expenses of sale, and for the residue
bonds of the purchaser, with good personal Sc
curity for equal amounts, payable at six, twelve
eighteen and twenty-four months with Interest
from date, the title being retained as ultimate
security. w A ANDERSON
j. P. MOORE,
do
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-09-27

France never, in her history, made strides in
the arts of peace, as under the sceptre of Ma
poeon III. He developed every art and every
science, every source of wealth and every de-
partment Of industry. He fostered internal
trade and created foreign commerce. The hand
of the Government was in every enterprise that
could make his people prosperous or happy,
or adorn or fructiG the beautiful land in which
they dwet. No country of Europe can COM
pare with France in splendid and substantial
growth since Napoleon became its Emperor. -
Among those who knew her in 1852 and know
her now, there can be but one voice as to this.
This is the way an Arkansas Editor goes for
another: ''The volcanic, pimple- headed, Bills
ter-brained, owl-faced, spike-nosed, weasel
eyed, web-footed, peg legged, liIiputian, foggy-
pettifogger Of the Democrat does not like our
personal appearance. Unrilthis foul outhed,
unwiped excrementitious. brazen debaser has
been run through sieve, a filter, secured,
scrubbed, swabbed, sponged and dsinfected,
until he is a fit object to enter decent society,
we will forbear having anything to say about
him
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-09-27

( In the Clerks Office of the
Supreme Court of Appeals
Of Virginia, at the Court
,, house Of Augusta county at
Staunton, on the 2lst day of
September, 1870.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-09-27
T AND SALE IN SPRING UILL.

4 SEH a.H1 HN ~ MIMI EHEAL.-
"A AS commissioner, under a decree of the
Circuit Court of Augusta county. in the cause of
Wenger against Isaac KILLER and others, | will
proceed on the premises, in Spring Hill, on
III thursday, the 18th day of October next to
SELL at public sale to the highest bidder certain
property in and near said town, which belongs
to the defendant Abraham Kbler
Ierms-On credit of six, twelve, eighteen
and twenty -four months, in equal install lments,
bearing interest from the day of sale, the pur-
the title to be retained rs ultimate security
seplS-tds GEO ". McEIITCuEN s, A q
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-09-27

What is described as a powerful organiza-
tion--growing out of the international Asso-
citation Of orkingmen-seem about to create
much trouble in Paris. 1t has sent message
to the Government asking for certain Radical
measures, which, if refused, will be demanded
by the people en- masse The same despatch
adds that the first Prussian success will over
throw the Provisional as Sedan overthrow the
Imperial Government, and that then the peo-
pie will take care Of themselves.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-09-27

POstpOmeMent.-Th above sale is post
poned to Wednesday, October 9Th, 1870.
sep27 T. S. c., Com'r.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-09-27

The "CODStItutl0nnel gives the answer Of
King William to certain propo sitions transmit
ted him from the British Government He
says that Prussia demands her right to treat d.
rectly with France for peace bat as that ma
ton has no regular Government, there can be
no certainty that the conditions of any treaty
can be fulfilled Jules Favre, it is added has
gone to the Kings headquarters to settle this
mint
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-09-27

RESPECT TO CoNFED ERATE DEAD.-The fol-
lowing gentlemen have been appointed COM
mittee to ezpend the $1,000 appropriated by
the Legislature Of Maryland for the collection
dead who fell at Antietam. South Mountain
Monocacy and Gettysburg. Messrs. II. Kidd
douglass and George Freaues, of Hagerstown,
and j. H. Gambrill, of Frederick. A ceme-
terry near Hagerstown has been selected as the
place for interment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-11-22
pOLITIC4L.

There is but single Democrat elected to
the State Senate in Kansas.
A Chicago paper wants to know how much
is passage ticket up Salt river where Long
John Wentworth?
Thomas A. Hendricks, of Indiana, is noni-
mated for next President by democratic pa
per in Kansas.
A strong effort is to be made to get collector
Murphy of New York out of office, and his
friends and foes are both gathering their
forces for the conflict.
Gen. McCook and other citizens of Col
orado are getting the necessary documents to
insure for her an enabling act during the next
session of Congress. A strong effort will be
made to pass the bill, already pending, tor an
enabling act for New Mexico.
The New Hampshire Labor Reform State
Committee have called convention to meet
at Concord, Dec. 81, to nominate candidates
for Governor, Members of Congress, Council
lors and State Senators.
The Worcester Gazette denies by authority
the report that Ex- Governor Bullock of Mass,
will be candidate for the Senate against the
Hon. Henry Wilson.
The Post Office Department has been noti-
fed that correspondence may be forwarded
from the United States for Egypt, Malta, Tu-
mis- and Tripoli in the German mail, via
Brindisi, at reduced rates. The rates for let
tiers of half an ounce or less are fifteen cents,
if sent by the direct German mail, via Brindisi,
and eighteen cents if sent by the German mail,
via England.
There seems to be general disposition to
repeal the act of Congress which provides for
the organization of the new House of Repre-
sentatives Immediately after the adjournment
of the old one. 1t was passed to anticipate
and correct some of Andrew Johnson's ag-
gressions, and as several States will have to
vote in the spring and autumn before the new
House is full, the old order of things had bet
ter be Observation-Disclosures Press.
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Chadbourne is selling first quality oysters
at 40 cents per quart. f-3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-11-22

visiting all parts of the State, even to
Madawaska, and striving by earnest appeals
and such instruction as his means and time
would allow to better the condition of our
schools. He made no ostentatious display,
but his well chosen, earnest. simple and wise
remarks are treasured now by many who lis
tened TO them, and exertsd salutary influence
But the field and labor were beyond his
strength, and at the close of his term he re-
tired.
But beyond of his immediate parochial re-
lations there is no place in which his loss will
be so deeply felt as in the Maine Historical
Society OF this he was an invaluable men,
Der, its Secretary, and, we might almost say,
its soul. No one entered SO deeply, ardently
and thoroughly into its work. He delighted
in it, pursuing it with kind of romantic in
terest, and yet with cool and cautious judge
ment In his zeal he obtained a good knowl-
edge of Indian language, and neglected moth
ing that he thought would throw light upon
the carly history of our country. But he
labored for truth, not for theorv or worldly
praise, and little was endorsed by him that
could not stand investigation or the test of
sober reason. At all the meetings of the
Society he was the guiding, moving spirit,
and to all of them he brought some store of
of knowledge patiently CLEANED from the fields
antiquarian study, never needing any thought
less and shallow jeers at his work, but giving
to it the whole force and dignity of his char
acter.
DR.. Ballard received the honorary degree
of Master of Arts from Bowdoin College in
1858, and in 1865 the degree of Doctor OF Di-
vinity was conferred upon him by Trinity Col
lege He was taken suddenly sick on the 18th
with what appeared to be an attack of cholera
morbus, but which was probably complicated
with some other disease, and died on the l4th.
His funeral took place on the 18th at ST. Paul's
church, Bishop Medley officiating in the SER
vices, and the College Faculty, School Boards,
teachers and pupils Of the public schools and
a large concourse of citizens attending His
remains were taken to Hopkinton, the place
of his nativity, for burial with his relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-11-22
REV. ED WARD BALLARD.

The sudden death of Rev. Edward Ballard
d. D., of Brunswick, was briefly announced in
our columns few days since. The decease
of such man deserves more than passing
notice. Outside of his duties as Rector of St.
Paul's church in the place where he resided,
he filled an important place in the Maine His
torical Society, and served two years as Su-
perintendent of the Common Schools of the
State. Beyond this, lie impressed himself
upon all with whom he became connected So
cially and in the discharge of his duties, as
man of marked modesty, industry, ability and
christian character.
DIR. Ballard was born in Hopkinton, N. H.,
in 1904. His opportunity for obtaining an ed
ucation was limited, but stimulated by desire
for knowledge, he made the best use of such
means as he could command to cultivate his
mind. While young man he taught school,
and finally entered the work of the christian
ministry in the Episcopal Church, which he
continued till his DEATH He came to this
State in 1868, and settled in Brunswick as the
rector of St. Paul's church there. In his du.
les as rector ne was successful, preaching
pl ainly and forcibly, and leading an unblem.
ished christian life before his people. He took
m active interest in the public welfare of the
community in which he resided, particularly In
relation to the schools. In 1866 he was elect.
ed State Superintendent of Common Schools,
serving two years. In this important position
DR.. Ballard served the State faithfully
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-11-22
,tc slowed In trunks boxes beds and draw ers.

etc. slowed IN trunks, poAes,peos anu oin" ga o.
Up to this time 10 different articles have
been found. The girls name is Ada
Clark, aged about fourteen years, and on
being arrested Immediately acknowledged the
crime. 1t appears that she in company with
the woman Margaret Clinton, have been en-
gagged in shop-litting here for several months
past, their victims being some twenty-five OF
our principal traders The girl dscloses the
mode of their operation to be as follows -
They would call at store and the woman
would ask to examine certain goods which
being thrown upon the counter, while the
woman was looking them over, the girl would
manage TO secrete some article under the wo-
mans cloak which was conveniently arranged
for the purpose. The husband OF the woman,
Joseph L. Clinton, laborer, seems to have
had full knowledge of their thefts and will
be prosecuted as accessory. The thieves will
be arraigned before the Police Court to-mor-
row.
KNOX AND LINCOLN RAILROAD.
There is quite lively controversy going on
here in relation to the location of a water ter
minus to this X. X. The deepest water is at the
south end of the city near the Atlantic wharf
The people at the north end object to the loca-
ton of the depot there, SO far from the busi-
ness centre ofthe city and especially so far from
them. The north cnders and many others de-
sire it located near commercial wharf, about
in the centre of the city. But the water is
1 Ill Al, L,,,1
of very long wharf and it is also said that it
will involve greater land damage than the
south end location. A committee Of citizens
was chosen some time since to confer with the
ter, and the engineer is now engaged in max
ing estimates of the cost, and considering the
feasibility of the opposing locations.
IMPROVEMENTS.
Among the improvements in the city during
the season the following are worthy of men
ton a school house at cost of about Sl2,-
600; Engine house of brick with granite
trimmings and front at cost of $1,000; Ber-
rvs stable, on Main street; the carriage house
on the street is of brick, with granite and
brick front and granite trimmings, surmount-
ed by neat cupola. 1t is two stories in
height and sixty-fve feet in length by sixty in
depth. The stable is in the rear very COM
modious and a model of equine comfort and
convenience. 1t is nearly ready for occupan-
cy, and when finished will be one Of the finest
buildings of the kind in the State.
TborDdike hotel has been improved and en-
larged during the season, and the Lynde hotel
finished.
The great want of the city now is suitable
hall. We have never had hall adapted to
the wants of the city, and since the burning of
the "Atlantic," we have had none. This is
much to the disgust of travelling theatricals,
Ministries and others of the migratory "show'
genus, as well as to the great inconvenience
of the "levee," ''glee club" 'lyceum," and
other domestic entertainments.
STYLUS.
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a Card.

MEssRs. HAMILTON & TURNER: Gentlemen-In
your Advertisement in this mornings journal, you
se ' rs ge
qualities" and thatyou lean sell them at prices that
defy competition"
Now Gentlemen, this is all we'll enough if you are
able to back it up, but am doubtful if You can do
So in fact know you can't. In the first place, you
state that you nare prepared to make frst class
can get up first class work when you hav'nt even
second class workman? The man you call your
you call SOY has never served any time at the bust
ness, and until he commenced work for you has
been employed as Carriage Trimmer and Harness
Maker. You also state that lean sell Trunks at
prices that defy competition" Now you must know
better than to make this statement am fully con-
yinced that Messrs. Collier & Gardiner manufac-
ture and sell you Trunks at a good proft-twenty
five per cent cheaper than you can manufacture the
same class of work; for this very reason-they en-
served their time at the business and Understand it
in all its branches, and can make anything In the
line, from cheap Paper Trunk to a No. Sole sole
at headquarters and in large quantities.
And now, Gentlemen, to let you and the public
know that have served my time at the business,
insert the following certificate:
ITO all whom it may concern: This Is to certify,
that Mr. ID. Fl. Campbell finished an apprenticeship
of two years with me in April, 1855 and he has been
employed in the business ever since, and consider
him of the best workmen in the country, and he
eral workmen, JOHN G. BEECHER, residence,
Boston. Mass, but at present employed on Sole
Leather Trunks and Valises at Messrs Collier Gar
diners Augusta Trunk Factory, l43 Water Street,
Augusta, Me.
'P S.-If any one wants to know what kind Of a
workman am, let them enquire at any Trunk Fac
tory in most any CT the principal cities from Boston
to Chicago. j. G. B."
And now, as don't wish the public to be deceived
by any statements you have made and to show the
public that am able to back up every statement
have made, and that mean business, l make you
the following Challenge, which hope you Will &C
cept:
hereby challenge you in any sum, from One to
Five Hundred Dollars side, to produce as good a
Trunk of your own manufacture as can make, and
will allow you to put on your whole force OF Har.
ness Makers, Carriage Trimmers, and all, and Will
give you month to make it in. II you don't see tit
to accept the above Challenge at once twill remain
open one week to any Trunk Manufacturer in this
State.
Now, Gentlemen please put up or, &C. (How are
you, Kenpebec Trunk FactOryO
d. IL. CAMPBELL,
Foreman of Collier Gardeners Augusta
Trunk Factory, No. l43 Water ST., Augusta, Maine
nov16-t1w
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LETTER FROM ROCKLAND.
RocKLANp, Nov. 18th, 1877


To the Editor Of the Kennebee Journal:
The Steamer Chase of the Halifax & Port
felt arrived here on last evening under sail,
her machinery having been disabled on Sunday
night.
She left Halifax at o'clock Saturday after
noon for Portland with four passengers aboard,
and a full cargo of sugar and fish. About
twelve o'clock Sunday night the cylinder en-
closing the piston was broken at the top,
throwing off a portion of the cap, and the
engine room scalding the first engineer
to death instantly. The second engineer
was also in the engine room but near the door.
He was badly but not fatally scalded. In
caught hold of netting and the flesh was
torn from his hands terribly by reason of their
being so badly scalded. The steamer was
put under sail but made but little progress as
the wind was light and her Roadway was i'm
peded by her propeller. Several steamers
had been sent out in search of her, one of
which, the montreal" is now hess to tow the
disabled steamer to Portland to-day.
The engineer resided in Portland and
leaves wife and two children.
sHoP-LiFTING.
For several months past many Of our traders
have missed articles of merchandise from their
counters from time to time, but have been
unable to detect the thief. Last evening Mr..
]. +. Berry I'd, dealer in furs, &c. missed from
his counter fur collar soon after a woman
and girl had left the store. Surprising them
to have taken it he gave chase, but being I'M
able to catch them, informed City Marshal
Carver, who, starting in pursuit soon found
the woman and girl at her house on the
Point" Mr.. Berry's fur collar was found
there and they were arrested and locked up.
The house was afterwards searched and found
full of goods in great variety, including
gloves, lace collars, clouds, tassel cord, yarn,
hoop skirts. hose, towels, handkerchiefs, tides,
fans, worsted yarns, rugs, pieces of dress
goods, fur collars, ladies hats, tin plates,
milk cans, under-skirts, drawers, cardigan
jackets, cashmere scarfs, looking glasses, etc
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domestic NemS.
STYLUS.

In Sweden, on Tuesday of last week, the
family of Mr.. William Stevens, being called
away from home, left their little girl, a bright
and interesting child three years Of age, in
charge of two older children, one being about
five years of age. Soon after the parents
left, the clothes of the little girl took fire
from spark from the stove, but the fire was
extinguished by neighbor who happened in,
who cautioned the children in regard to the
fire. Afterwards, the children being left
alone, the clothes of the little girl again took
fire, and the oldest of the party ran to the
nearest neighbours house, three-fourths of a
mile distant, for aid. Upon returning the I'M
fortunate little sufferer was found sitting on
the door. step, perfectly naked, the clothes
having been burned to crisp and fallen from
her person, and SO much baked was her per-
son that when the poor child was laid in the
cradle the flesh across the breast broke open
with noise resembling that occasioned by
the breaking of burnt crust of bread. The
agony endured by the youthful sufferer may
be imagined, but we have no words in which
to describe it. She lived about two hours
after her clothes took fire, though she was
apparently unconscious most of the time.
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The Reporter says the annual meeting OF
the Gardiner Provident Association was
held at the rooms of the Y. M. c. A.,
last week, when the following officers were
elected for the ensuing year
Daniel Larrabee, President.
Mrs. /. G. Vannah, Mrs. Joshua Gray,
Vice Presidents.
Chas. f. Parsons, Secretary.
II. X. Morrell. Treasurer.
Directors in the different wards:
Ward, l. Ammi Davenport; 2, S. f. john
son; 8, N. o. Mitchell; 4. Chas. Swift; 5,
Josiah Maxcy.
Committee in different wards:
Ward /, Mrs. j. C. Aver, Miss M. A. Lib
by, Miss Lizzie Wakefield.
Ward 2, Mrs. Mary j. Smith, Mrs. l. N.
Tucker, Mrs. Frank Foster.
Ward 8, Mrs. X. Reed, Mrs. Anna A.
Donnell, Mrs. II. A. Pike.
Ward 4, Mrs. H. II. Lehman, Mrs. Chas'
Swift.
Ward 5, Mrs. J. NJ. Rowland, Mrs. Chas.
H. Partridge, Mrs. Julia Dennis.
Gentlemen are admitted members by pay.
ing the sum of one dollar; ladies fifty cents
A sum of money was raised by subscription
Adjourned to meet in two weeks, (Wednes.
day evening, Nov. 3oth,) at o'clock, at the
Aldermen's Room.
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The Reporter says ]. X Osgood sold the
Rollins farm, in Pittston, on Tuesday, to
Daniel Thompson, of East Pittston, for
$l2l5. The wood lot was sold to Dennis
Folio, of Whitefeld, for $305.
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The Mail says Phenix Hall Block promises
to be the most complete business block in
Waterville, when the workmen get through
the renovating process they now have in hand.
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The Mail says DR.. Austin Thomas, a
Waterville boy-son of Mr.. Stephen Thomas
of that village,-who was educated at Colby,
studied with DIR. Crosby, and took his degree
at Brunswick, is Assistant Surgeon in the
Insane Asylum at Concord, N. II.
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All of DR.. Schenck's Medicines at Frank
Kinsman's.