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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-08-12
WHAT IS TIE NEW FAMILY SINGER OF 1870.

1t is the concentrated result OF twenty years ex.
perience in building Sewing Machines.
II uses very short straight needles.
1t makes the shuttle OF LOck-otltch alike upon
both sides of the WORK.
1t is very light running and has 4 silent feed.
1t is very easily kept clean, and is always in
order.
1t is less difficult - understand and learn to
operate than any other.
1t has the most simple and easily adjusted ten
sion ever invented.
1t l. less liable to rust than any other.
1t is constructed that dust cannot enter 1t or
oil drop from il.
IL works equally well upon the finest Lace or
heaviest Beaver Cloths.
It will hem rulings of dress goods over seams
1t is very hign- speeded, and requires very Little
power to keep Ill motion.
1t will out-wear any other Family Machine ever
made.
1t will Hem Braid, Fell, Cord Tack Rufie, En-
broider, Bind, Trim, &c.
1t costs $50 delivered at your house, set to run
ming and warranted.
Covers, Folding Tops, CABINETS, according 10 m
ish, S65 to $3.50.
The prices named above, are the cash prices at
the Nanufactory, but knowing that the various cir
cumstances oil all will not admit of the rigid C. ..
ID. principle, il has been decided to divide the
amount into moHtll or in some cases weekly pay
inents, in such manner Us VIII best suit the con-
vcnience u; the purchaser.
This i. done purely for the accommodation of the
patron, as 10 extra charge is made from the regu'
lar cash prices.
No charge for Instructions in operating the Sing
cI's upon any class OF work.
Remember the Place-Opposite the Post ONCE,
p. PLUAIMER, Water Street Augusta.
y. B-Surerior quality of Twist Threads, Nee
dies. Oh and all sorts of Sewing Machine Findings
Tor sale al Manufacturers prices.
Gs-lleasc call and examine.
OPPOSITE THE POST OFFICE,
Augusta, Name p&W2meod-iune Is
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-08-12
Have we q HarbOr Master?

If my memory serves me, somebody re-
ceives pay whose duty it should be to see that
the highway of the Kennebec should not be
INSTRUCTED by logs in such manner that
steamers, such as the celia" and others. are
obliged to lose an hour between here and Bath,
much to the detriment of passengers who wish
to connect with other boats &c. Such is often
the case. Beware Mr.. Officer, as .'forbeaIance
will cease to be virtue"
Pro BoNo PUBLIcO.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-08-12
The Journal official saws that the war de.

The journal official says that the war de-
partment has sixty millions OF cartridges for
guns. with which the National Guard is to be
armed, and preparations have been made on
an extensive scale for the manufacture of
more to meet all emergencies.
The Council of State met yesterday and
will hold another session to-day.
The Moniteur gives the following account
of the death of Gen. Douay, at the battle of
Weisenburg The General was from the be-
ginning in the thickest of the fight. When
he saw the day lost when he had done all that
he could to retrieve it; when not even bat
tallion was left him, he called his aids one by
one and gave them orders and sent them
away. AS soon as the last was gone the Cen
eral squirting his horse rode some distance to
the front, dismeunted, and taking pistol
from his holster shot the animal, then turning
around he slowly walked toward the enemy.
The soldiers vainly tried to stop him, but
amid terrible fighting he deliberately walked
on. The retreating soldiers aroused by the
spectacle turned again upon the enemy, but
fell in heaps around their General who still
pressed forward. Another terrible discharge
from the enemy and Gen. Douay almost alone
fell dead.
Figaro says that physicians who just re-
Prussians acknowledge the superiority of the
French guns. Nearly all of the French SOL
diers were wounded in the legs and feet while
in the battle OF Worth The loss of the Prus-
slams in killed and MORALLY wounded was i'm
mense, owing to the larger range Of the Chas-
sepots. These facts make strong impressions
on the soldiers. The same gentleman says
that the French wounded taken by the Prus-
SLAMS into their ambulances were treated with
the utmost care and kindness, and he adds
that the ambulance service of the enemy is
perfectly organized.
FLORENCE, Aug. H.
I The Italian Chambers have been sum-
moned to meet on Tuesday next for the pur-
pose OF receiving communication from the
government.
New YORK, Aug. IL.
A private despatch received in this city,
places McMahon's loss in the recent battles
at 40,0 900 men.
MADRID, Aug. IL.
A decree of amnesty has been passed by
the government, which includes persons
guilty of all varieties of crime against the
country.
MErz, Aug. II.
No engagement has yet taken place. The
rain fell in torrents during the night. The
troops continue in excellent spirits.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-08-12
Drowned.

UTOWntu.
Mr. Thomas Doufou, Frenchman in the
employ of Hiram Burrill, Esq, of Canaan
was drowned Aug. Sth. He was at work
cutting hay for Mr.. Burrill, on the meadow !;
the men all went into the water to battle after
they had finished their days work; Doufou,
not being able to swim, got beyond his depth
and sank; he did not rise but once. His
companions were unable to save him. The
body was recovered in fifteen feet of water at
about o'clock the same evening. The de-
ceased came from Canada short time since.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-08-12
A New Edge Tool Company.

A company has recently been formed at
West Waterville, consisting of Messrs. Luz
Their ID. Emerson, formerly of the firm of
Hubbard Blake s Co., Joseph Stevens, for
merly foreman in the Dunn Company works
and others, for the manufacture of scythcs
and other edge tools. They are now erecting
a mandatory on the falls next below the
Cascade, and are pushing forward the work
vigorously.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-08-12
DirO.

In Durham, 10th inst, suddenly, Of apoplexy'
James Strout. aged about 81 years.
In tarmingdale nth inst, samuel Warner, aged
6G years and months. John G. Blair, aged s. yrs.
In Winthrop, eth inst, JOS Tnkham, aged 81 yrs
Mrs. Isaac Shaw.
In Portland, 7th inst, Robert II. Anderson, aged
q years and 10 days.
In Bangor 9Th inst, Frederic Drew aged 40 years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-08-12

The Mail says President Champlin Of Colby
University, put crew of men at work upon
the alterations and repairs of the old Chapel
building on Thursday of last week. The new
building for the department of Chemistry and
Natural History, will be built next season,
and will probably be located north of the
north College building, and be made OF ma
terials similar to that used in the construction
of Memorial Hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-08-12

The dam is progressing day and night and
Sundays, as fast as three or four hundred
men, several steam engines, and favorable
weather can push it. The structure is lber-
ally inspected and patronized by visitors, who
cont ask anything but questions for their
valuable assistance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-08-12
MarrieD

In Pennington, 9Th inst, Casper Pomeroy and
Miss Mary Dustie.
In Bangor. sth INST, A. y. Ham of Mobile, Ala,
to Miss Martha f.. Marston of Bangor.
In Or and, July lst, Capt. Frederic W. Leach to
Miss Lizzie ). I1utchings.
In Gardiner 10th inst, by Rev W. \ Cram of Au-
gusta, Capt. Eben ID. Haley OF Pittston and Miss
Sophia johnson of Gardiner.
In Richmond, It'll inst by Rev. f. G.. Page, Capt.
Horace G.. Williams of California, to Miss Fannie y
Smith of Litchiled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-08-12

The Ellsworth American has a correspon-
dent at Gouldsboro, who narrateS about an
Indian whose fellow Indians punished him
for theft, by cutting his heel-cords. but he
remains unconverted and lately stole several
pairs of boots and shoes at the Millbrdge
freight depot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-08-12

A portion of the railroad bridge was ship
ped from Philadelphia eleven days ago, and
had not arrived in the Kennebec yesterday
noon. 1t should have been here ere now. We
understand the Railroad Company is not
little embarrassed and disappointed by the
procrastinaton of the contractors, which,
however, may be unavoidable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-08-12
ST at T AIR
Notice to Builders.

PROPOSALS will be received by the under
i signed, Committee of the Trustees duly
authorized for that purpose, on OF before Augus {
ed 1870, for erecting the stalls sheds and pens
upon the grounds OF the Augusta Driving Park, in
the city of Augusta, for the accommodation OF the
approaching State Fair On the 22d of August said
proposals viii be opened and the contract awarded
TO the lowest bidder.
Specifications can be examined at the Office of
Peter +. ~anbJrn. in Augusta. ON Wednesday and
Thursday, August Eth and 18th, 1870.
Proposals VIII also be received at the same date
for supplying the Fair Grounds with Wat + during
the four days of the State Far. plan ot the man
ner of furnishing the same can also be examined Ut
the time and place above named. -
WARREN rERCINAL.
Augusta, Aug. g. ls70 ut
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-08-12
special Notices.

If 1T rs THROWN IN YOUR TEETH that YOU do not
keep your dental apparatus in proper trim, it is
your own fault, for all the world knows that you
might do so by using the matchless vegetable den
trliicc SOZODOST.
"SPACiDiNG's GLUE" Cheap, Convenient and
Useful. Mends everything. teodlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-08-12

The rate of taxation in Portland the pres
cent year, says the Press, is $500 per hum
dred. This is higher than ever before except
in the year 1868, when it was $3.50. Last
year il WAS s. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-08-12

The Free Baptist Church, which has been
closed for few weeks.will be open next Sab
bath Sermon by the Pastor-Rev. c. F.
Penney. Subject, mystery of Sorrow"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-08-12

Alfred Elson, yesterday, on the trottng
course in this city, ran five miles in 80 min
ntes and 80 seconds, and won, by one second
a purse of $50 besides the agate money"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-08-12

Hon. Noah Wood of b ngor, Bank Com
missioner, has been examining the condition
of the Augusta banks the present week. We
doubt not he finds them all sound and pros
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-08-12

The Gardiner journal says 7. B. Grant,
having made his pile, in ice, has resigned the
agency of the Star and Queen at Gardiner,
and Messrs. Blanchard & Reed, reign in his
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-08-12

1t will be seen in our advertising columns
that proposals are invited for the construc-
ton of railroad from Danville junction to
the Portland and Kennebec road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-08-12

On Wednesday the steamer ELLA" carried
seventy-fve passengers to Portland from Au-
water, the dredging operations, and the large
number of logs near the channel, the boat
will not ascend the river above Gardiner, for
a few DAYS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-08-12

The new express train to Portland has a
vigilant, courteous and obliging Conductor,
in Mr.. John Jewett. The services of such
an officer are appreciated by the public and
profitable to the Company which employs
him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-08-12

j. Frank Pierce has for sale Prang's Euro
pean War Map, in size 20 26 inches ,-one of
the best maps for the occasion we have as yet
seen. Price Is cents
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-08-12

We learn that he census of the town of
Phtston shows quite a loss in population
since 1860 Gardiner holds her own-gan-
ing slightly, if anything. Hallowell has gain
ed between 700 and 500; Augusta has gained
about 200,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-08-12

Passing along the street yesterday, we dis
covered an unoccupied umbrella leaning
against the fence. The owner had undoubtedly
melted with the ''fervent heat" and disappear
ed through the sidewalk, leaving not grease
spot, but his umbrella behind him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-08-12
HOTEL FOR SALE
OR LIE A S E.

Elegantly furnished throughout, being the only
regular hotel in ouri-hinH city of 2!,WOU nhaLl-
taut+ All tuing III, city of Boston 30 large
splendid >a:t- ii Il, gilt papercd paflors; large
and magnificent baI.roUm, black walnut bar line
pictures French plate mirrors, marble mantles.
gas and water Inc finest furnished and finished
house of IL size in the ta. Tan be fille the year
round. The bar alone IL Il fortune a new build
ing ht longing Oh tine premises could be easily con-
vertcd into a lager beer and eating saloon ana the
basement of the hotel into barber shop and bath
ROOMS. al of which would pay largely. This is the
best opening for good hote kceleT to be found in
the aountry, and is offered on arcount of old age
and feeble health of the owner. a farm would lie
taken in part payment. For particulars or address
apply to +. BiCk\EiL,
auglO4lw Chef ca Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-08-12

The barn of Deacon Joel Thayer in Paris,
was struck by lightning, Tuesday afternoon,
and with its contents, entirely consumed.
The barn was nearly new, and contained all
the hay and grain raised upon a large farm
this season; no insurance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-08-12

George d. Arnold has been appointed post
master at East Madison, Somerset county,
vice S. S. Brownson resigned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-08-12

Renne's Pan-killing Magic Oil is sold by most Of
our Druggists and Merchants, and is considered
one of the best remedies for pain in market, and is
so clean and delicious to that it is rather of
luxury than medicine. Sold by Titcomb.
tXw.lw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-08-12

The City Marshall of Bath, prosecutes all
peddlers that he finds plying their vocation,
without license.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-08-12
loral ann State Nems.
shore visitors are returning-tanned

Unripe fruit and summer complaint abound,
and physicians are busy. Beware!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-08-12
TO RAILROAD CONTRACTORS.
Maine Central z. r.

DRnPOSALo will be received until l. O'Clock VI.
i the 18th of August inst for the performance
vi the grading, masonry, bridging, and the laying
of the track and ballastng according To the speci-
fcatons and plans to be furnished at the Engineers
Office in Augusta, OF the extension OF the Maine
Central Railroad between Il point at or near Dan
Vile Junction and point of junction With the line
OF the Portland 4 kcnnebec Railroad in Cumber-
land or Falmouth. either upon the line lay way of
Gray Corner t. Falmouth by way of koyaPs
River to Cumberland. Proposals Will he received
for sections, or the whole work on either line
Plans, profes and specifications may bp seen at
the Engineers office iii Augusta ON and # er the
10Th day of August current, where blanks Tor pro-
posals may St had.
Il. d. RICE, President.
augl0ttd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-08-12
Special Notice,

Owing to the low water and other distractions
Yin The channel of the river, between August
and Gardner, the steamer Ella viii not Dome
above Gardiner until further notice.
Leave Gardiner al 10 A. u ual.
AuglOtf Il. +. MORSE, Agent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-08-12

New York Produce Market.
NEW York, Aug. II.
COTTON-saes SIS bales: mid. uplands l9E.
FLOUK-state $50 8675; round hoop OHIO 635a 7G5.
western 500 200; southern 625a 1000.
WHEAr-sales 5000 bu; No. spring A05l50:
No do. 1909 1870; winter red and amber western,
l50gl54.
CORN-new mixed western, ssa9l; old do loa
in store.
OATS-state 6056l; western 50S52.
PORK-mess, 1885, prime, 26.00.
LARD-stcam, l63s kettle, l7S.
BUTTER-Ohio, 20 29; state, 2t536.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-08-12

WAR IN EUROPE.
THE PRUSSIANS WITHIN TWO
MILES OF METZ.
A Battle Imminent at that City.
THE OPPOSITION TO NAPOLEON
INCREASING.
Prussian Losses in the Recent Fighting
Immense.
THE FRENCH LOSS ESTIMATED AT
Marshal Bazaine Holds Control Of
the French Army.
$500 REINFORCEMENT FOR THE
FRENCH ARMY.
Strasbourg Invested on all Sides by the
Prussians.
PROCLAMATION OF KING WILLIAM.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-08-12
BY TELEGRAPH
no THE
Daily Kennebec Journal.

BY the Western Union Lne-Ofices in Hendee'.
Building opposite the Post O1ice, and at the State
Housed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-08-12

Ladies will find it to their advantage to call
at Room G, Cony House, and examine large
assortment of Human Hair offered at very
low figures. Work Of all kinds done to order
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-08-12

These Machines, by their simplicity, durability,
and the great range of work they execute,
have gained reputation truly
envable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-08-12

A decree of amnesty has been passed by
the government, which includes persons
guilty of all varieties of crime against the
country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-08-12
MErz, Aug. II,

No engagement has yet taken place. The
rain fell in torrents during the night. The
troops continue in excellent spirits.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-08-12

A private despatch received in this city,
places McMahon's loss in the recent battles
at 40 900 men.
Middletown transcript., 1870-03-26

SEIZURE OF THE STEAMER Asp1NwALL.- -
Secretary Fish has been engaged in cor.
rcspondcDce with the Spanish Minister re.
lative to the recent seizure by Spanish
man-of-war of the American steamer AS
pinwall. The Secretary has received in
formation on the subject from the Consul
General at Havana. The Spanish author
tiles allego that the vessel was seized be-
cause it was thought she had on board
arms and ammunition for the insurgents
She was taken on the high seas, and the
question now under discussion is whether
or not the act was violation of interna-
tional law.
Middletown transcript., 1870-03-26

A drove of 1856 turkeys passed through
Baltimore last week. They had come all
the way from Ohio on foot, aud were
bound to Connecticut.
Commissioner Delano decides that far
mers are required to make a return of tho
produce sold within the year, but not of
the produced raised, until the same is sold.
A meeting of citizens, irrespective of
party, assembled in Nashville on Saturday
last, to protest against congressional inter-
ference in the affairs of Tennessee.
;, Advices from San Domingo, by way Of
Havana. to March 10. state the vote for
annexation to the United States in that
city to be 1905 for and 8 against.
A letter from Sioux City, Iowa, dated
the 10Th, says the severest snow storm
known for fifteen years had been raging
there the past 70 hours
Orders have been received at the Bos-
ton Navy Yard, for the immediate prepara.
tion for service of the steamers Shenan-
doah, Worcester and Palos.
Middletown transcript., 1870-03-26
Improve your Seed" The
Best is the Cheapest"
THE PREMIUM SANFORD CORN.

VIE earliest and most productive field Corn.
l. having yielded the past unfavorable seasons
over 100 Bushels Shellcd Corn per acre. In
many instances when planted in the same field,
with equal chance, has ripened from 10 weeks
earlier and yielded double the amount of other
corn. Two bushels Increase in yield per acre
VIII pay cost of seed. Send stamp for Descrip-
tive circular, with testimonials from reliable
farmers throughout the country. One quart, by
mail, postpaid, 75c quarts, SIPS; quarts,
To One peck, per express or freight, So
TANNING, Grower and Dealer In Farm Seeds,
Jamesport, Long Island, New York.
march 26-lm
Middletown transcript., 1870-03-26

There are said to be $50, 900, 900 of
unclaimed deposits in the New York Saw
ings Banks.
Sixty Mormon converts left Long Island
on Monday for Salt Lake.
Out in Wyoming the farmers plow with
tame buffaloes
Middletown transcript., 1870-03-26

The first branch of the Baltimore CITY
Council on Wednesday indefinitely post
poned the schemes for aiding the Kent
County Railroad and the Elkton and Mas
seys Railroad.
Middletown transcript., 1870-03-26
DIED,

At the residence of her brother Mr.. VIM. Film
than, in Middle Neck, Cecil county, on Tuesday,
the 22d inst. after painful and protracted illness
Miss Sarah L. Flintham, in the SD year Of her
age.
At his residence, near Klkton, Nd. on Sunday
night last, Gen Henry S. Sites, in the 18th year
of his age
Near Port Penn, Del on Monday last, Christie
pher Nandegrift, in the 4sth year of his age.
Middletown transcript., 1870-03-26

The sliding scale" of the freight
schedule proposed by the Railroad author
ities to Committee of Delaware Peach
Growers, is yariously y received, some feel
ing inclined to accept it, and others to re-
Ject it. On one side, it is alleged that it
Is complicated, and will be the cause of
much trouble in the settlement of freight
bills; and that more simple and definite
rate of charge is desirable 1t cannot be
denied that there is some force in these
objections. On the other hand, the adj.
Yocates of the "sliding scale" allege that,
from present prospects, the crop will equal
the number of baskets requisite to reduce
the freight to 500 per car load, taking
Dover as the standard or central point.
The proposed scale will be considered by
the peach growers at their meeting, at
Dover, on the 10Th of April, and accepted
or rejected. In the latter event, a new
committee will be raised to wait upon the
Railroad authorities again, or the present
committee instructed to do so. 1t is af-
iirmed, however, that the Railroad author
ltles will not reopen negotiations with the
Peach Growers upon the subject. That
II the arrangement which has been pro-
posed is not satisfactory, it is not likely
that any more satisfactory terms could be
agreed upon betYeeD them,
Middletown transcript., 1870-03-26

One dozen chickens and turkey were stolen
from the coop of Rev. DR.. Patton, of this town,
on Saturday night last '
W. E. Janvier has removed from ST. GEORGES
TO Delaware City >O' H''
Middletown transcript., 1870-03-26
CORONER RI!

To the Democratic Voters Of .Neac Cis,le C5un'y.
EELLow-CIrzES Sat the carncst solicitation
OF my friends offer myself as n candidate for
the nomination OF Coroner of New Castle County,
and hereby pledge myself TO support the success
full nominee Of the Democratic Party.
JOSEPH EARNEST.
St. Georges lid. March 20, ls7o-m
Middletown transcript., 1870-03-26
WHO HAS A HOUSE TO PAINTP
w RRADY-MADE cor ORS

known as "Railroad" Colors. Guaranteed to
be more economical, more durable and more con-
venient than any Paint ever before offered.
book entitled "Plain talk with Practical
plication. MASURY 6'WUiT0N
Globe White Lead and Color Works, III Ful-
ton st, New York. Established in 1885. Re
ware of limitations march oG-an,