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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-05
S25,57l 90

The balance against the city at this time is
Slp,4l9,07.
The expenditures for the poor have been
$2,950,44 ~ persons have been supported
at the city farm and assistance rendered to
about 40 others elsewhere in and out of the
city. Mr.. w. ii. Moore has superintendent
the farm and establishment the past wear.
The appraisal of stock. produce. &C., at the
farm foots up to 81. 226. So. The Street Com
missioner, John Matthews, has expended upon
highways bridges, culverts and sidewalks,
the past year, S2,43S.6S. Fifty-fve rods of
concrete sidewalk have been built So rods of
plank and 20 rods of railing. John W.
Clarke, Chief Engineer of Fire Department,
reports but two fires and two alarms, with
total loss of g.. 200 mostly coveredb by insur-
ance. The Torrent and Tiger Engines in
good order, and with good and reliable COM
panies, that are always promptly on hand
when needed The City Marshal. Benjamin
Fowles, reports that he has made A arrests.
For drunkenness and disturbing the peace,
II; selling intoxicating liquors, Z; night
walking, =; assault, 4; trespass, ; larceny,
3; Sabbath breaking, s; Reform School, |.
Thirty-seyen have been committed to the lock-
up He has found twenty one men and women
in the streets under the influence of intoXica-
ting drinks, and conveyed them to their homes.
The illegal sale of Intoxicating liquors con-
tinues to be the most fruitful source of crime,
poverty and misery; and it is to be hoped that
measures may be adopted to relieve the COM
munity of the many liquor shops whose in
huence on the morals, prosperity and good
name of the city, is bad.
The City Marshal says he has succeeded in
shutting up three of these sinks of misery,
and their occupants have left the State; and
homes whoever succeeds him in office will be
able to close up the balance. IRE number of
deaths in the city, as furnished by w. S.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-05
PROPOSALS
For Furnishing Fresh Beef {!

S,EALED PROPOSALS in duplicate will be re-
- ceived at the Office OF Kennebec Arsenal, up to
April 80, at p NJ, for furnishing l50 lbs fresh
beef per week (more or less) for six months begin
ming the LIST Of May, 1870.
The beef TO be of good quality meek and shanks
excluded) and delivered ut kennebec Arsenal four
times per week. before A. NJ. on each day.
An bids deemed unsatisfactory will be rejected.
JAS. NJ. WHfTTEMORE,
Bvt Maj L. 5. A. Comd'g and a. c. S.
Augusta, April |, 1870. t2apr-lt&3wl5
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-05
The Connecticut Election.
HARTFORD, Conn, April ), l-20 A.

HARTFORD, Conn, April 5, l20 a. NJ.
From present appearances the Senate will
stand ii Republicans to 10 Democrats, and
the House will be Republican apparently by a
small majority. The roads are so bad that
the returns come in slowly. 80 towns to hear
from. SO far Englisli's majority is 346. In
the 30 towns unheard from JEWELS majority
was 1873; and if they vote as last year Eng
lishs majority will be 233.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-05
BERLIN, April 4.

2
The Prussian government has appointed
Chamberlain Silk as a special envoy to Pekin
to return the diplomatic courtesies extended
by the Burlingamc embassy here. SILK will
also proceed TO Yeddo, and it Will be a part
OF his mission to regulate the political and
commercial relations of the North German
confederation with China and Japan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-05
BODY Found.

The body of a man apparently so years old,
was found to-day III the water, off Snow S
wharf. Papers found on him Indicate that he
was a commercial traveller for the house OF |.
Sturn, John St, n. Y. The body was taken
to the morpuc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-05
FOREIGN NEWS BY CABLE.
PARIS, April 4.

fARls, Aprll 4.
In the Corps Legislatif to-day it was an
nonnced that the government had decided to
make an appeal to the people on the question
of the new constitution. NJ. Olivier de-
clared that the government would accept the
interpolation of NJ. Greny on the subject of
constituent powers, to which last week he
had refused TO listen. NJ. Theirs has drawn
up "a vote of confidence, which, though not
yet introduced in the chambers has already
been accepted by the right centre but refused
by the left centre.
The discussion on the Interpolation of NJ.
Greny has commenced and the result is anx-
iously awaited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-05
FROM SAN FRANCISCO.
SAN FRANCISCO, April 4.
Legislative Matters.

The Legislature and Governor are at log
gerheads. The Senate threatens that unless
the Governor signs certain bills, to refuse to
pass the general appropriation bill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-05
New York Produce Market.

New York Produce Market.
New YORK, april !.
COTTON-sales $500 bales mid. uplands %.
FLOuR-sttte dull; round hoop Ohio 100000;
western t}5 1850; southern $50 a915.
WHEAf-sales IS 900 bu; No. Chicago spring,
;No2 Milwaukee lll1. 9ll2%a white state li2g
$50,
CORN-new mixed western, l05dl01,.; old do.
l06 = 1851 in store.
OAT>--etate ~ aG4H western 5GdaS.
POKk--neSs 1915 prime II 25a20.50.
LARD--Steam lial5; kettle do. l5al5Ie.
BUTTER-steady Ohio l4a2i; state 205i0.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-05
MANHOOD, 18th Edition.
Corrected and revised by tho Autl

L. DE F. CURTIS, NJ. D., F. Il. c. s. &c, &c. late
Surgeon Turkish Contingent
4 MEDICAL ESSAY on the Cause and Cure Of
n Premature Decline, show ing how health is lost
and how regained. Ii gives clear synopsis of the
Impediments to MARRIAGE, the treatment of NER-
voUs and PHYSICAL DEBILITY, STERILITY, &c,
and the remedies therefor,-the results of twenty
years. successful practice together Nth an tnfdui-
bic recipe ETA Lotion prerel'tire Of diseases.
There is no member Of society by whom this
book will not be found useful. whether such person
holds the relation of Pafeat, Preceptor, or Clergy
man "-L0ndon Medical Times and Gazette.
Sent by mail on receipt of One Dollar. Address
the Author, DE-. CURTIS, Ia Chapman street, Bes-
ton, Mass. mal2S- te0d3m
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-05
Amendments TO the Constitution.

In the House to-day Messrs. Woodbury. of
Boston and Sweetser of Lowell, reported
amendments to the Constitution SO AS to allow
every male citizen of 81 years of age or up
wards, living in the state one year, and within
his voting district six months prior to a regu-
lar election, to vote, also doing away with
the reading and writing qualification.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-05

Already spring millinery has made its APP
pearance. The ladies who have TO .'break
the ice in introducing these fashions must
have considerable courage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-05

Don't poison your head with those miserable
filthy compounds which have done SO much mis-
chief, but use Natures lair Restorative, which
cleanses the scalp. restores gray hair and check
the hair from falling of. 1t is perfectly c!ean ant
contains nothing injurious. See advertisement
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-05

z James Wood ESQ. y has purchased the ex-
tensive interest of Hon. John Lynch, in the
Lewiston Steam Mill Company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-05

With the responsibilities resting upon SUI
perntending school committees, towns ought
to put their best men in those positions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-05

The Lewiston Journal inquiries, with such
diversity in the size OF eggs, why shouldn't
eggs be sold by the pound instead of by the
dozen?" An eggscellent suggestion. 1t
might encourage the hens to lay larger eggs.
LAY on, Macduff."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-05

The aggregate amount of money order busi
ness done at the post Office in this city the
past week an ounted to $1,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-05

Hon. James W. North of this city, has viz
tuaily organized himself into city historical
society, and his forthcoming history of Au-
gusta and vicinity Will show that he has been
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-05
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
New York Money Market.

NEW YORK. April /.
:. Gold firmer this afternoon a report from Wash
ngton that the House Committee on Ways II Means
stand one IN favor to eight against the funding bill
i'll its present shape, and closed strong at III =.
government. active and closed higher.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-05
The Daily journal of Augusta. has

The Daily journal of Augusta, has become
necessity with us. By receiving it from a
carrier at an carly hour in thcmorning, we
receive the Geographic news four hours ear
lier than from any other source. The jour
nal also pays close attention to what j. occur
ring in the three cities, and should BE- liberal
ly supported by the business men therein.
-Gardiaer Reporter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-05

tom-made spring oyercoats and suits. 100
Water St. lw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-05
FROM BOSTON.
BosroN, April 4.
Obituary.

Rev. Nathaniel F rockingham died to-day at
his residence in this city, aged Il. He was
Pastor of the First Unitarian Church from
1915 TO 1850.
Benz. TorlifF one of the original founders of
the Merchants Exchange news room, died to-
day, aged 10.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-05

The ice is reported to have gone down the
river as far as Richmond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-05
FROM WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, April 1.
Reduction of Army Expenditures.

The Senate Committee on Military affairs
this morning considered Mr.. Wilson's bill for
the reduction of the army expenditures, and
will probably report it as a substitute for the
House bill of the same title 1t is claimed
that Mr. Wilson's bill provides for the saving
of expenditures, while Mr.. Logan's would in
crease the expenditures for army purposes
three millions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-05

A cheese factory is to be started in Strong.
Will it make strong cheese? Yes, mtey
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-05
Small I'Ox.

The small pox continues at Tuscan, Arizo-
Ma, with fatal effect amongst the native popu-
lation. A few cases have occurred among the
troops.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-05


Previous to the 10th Day of May next,
yINRUE and Perfect Lists of their Polls and all
i their Estates, Real and Personal, not by Law
exempt from Taxation, which they were possessed
of on the lst day OF April 1870. also all property
held by them in trust, as Guardian, Executor, Az
ministrator or otherwise
For the p,Ir, ose of receiving said l.,ts and ad-
ministe Tng the necessary oaths thereto, aUd max
ing such examination ar IL by Law authorized. we
will be in session at the Aldermen, RoOln, Oh the
two last Saturdays previous To the expiration OF
the time named above, to Wit; April 5Oth and May
It'll, and on each stormy day, from 10 Il o'clock,
A NJ, and from to i O'Clock +. NJ, Sundays eN-
cepted, and any pers onal interview or eX animation
OF property by us will not be considered waiver
on our pant OF the liability of any person to bring
in and perfect lists OF his OF her taxable
property.
Pintrd BLINK Lists of property liable to taxation
will be furnished on application.
JOSEPH "; pATrERSoN, Assessors
j. 5. TURNER, of
SUMNER BARTON, Augusta
Augusta, April ?, 1870. t5ap&l(lm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-05

A Portland clergyman denounees mas
querades.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-05
Chicago Produce Market.

Chicago, April 4.
FLOCR-spring extras AIS.
WHEAT-No. ,, Il.
CORN-firm at 794 5791i
OATS-No. |, 800.
MESS PORk-2625.
BARLEl -,iull at 1890 for No. .; 3654o for No.a
IARD-l4s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-05
FROM BANGOR.
BANGOR, Me-, April f.
Arrest Of Man Charged with Placing
Distractions on the Railroad.

A young man named Sanford e. Coombs,
of Mattawamkeag, has been arrested and
brought to this city, charged with placing OBJ
structions on the track of the Z. & n. A. rail-
road on Friday night last. He confesses the
crime and gives as a reason that the Company
has failed to pay him fully for services rem
dcred them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-05
Aocal ann State Nous.

The hoop and marble season has COM
menced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-05
Proposed Amendment to the Constitu-
ton of the United States.

Mr.. Julian of Indiana, presented a joint
resolution to-day TO amend the Constitution
of the nited States by adding to Article l6
section list, 1.-THE right of citizens of the L. S.
to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the
|. S. or ly any state on account of SEX"
Section =. Congress shall have power to
enforce this article by appropriate legislation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-05
marrifn.

In this city. 81 inst, by Rev. c A. King Mr., J. I
Sanford OF Oshkosh, Wis, to Mrs May \. smith
OF Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-05
Dirn.

In Rome. Pardon B4ownell, only daughter OF
Lambert Folsom. aged II years
In Vienna Samuel Wells, aged IS years
In Portland, LIST inst, Thomas Toen. aged 22 yrs.
la Cape Elizabeth. 9th ult., Augustus d, child
of Lewis and Clara 5. Lombard aged year.
In Portland. LIT inst, Edwin sumner. son OF
Samuel aud Mary NJ Bryant, aged years month
Is days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-05

The annual communication of Augusta
Lodge of Masons for the purpose of elccting
and installing officers will take place this even
ing. After the exercises there will be sup
per at the Cony House, to be given by the
Lodge. The brethren of the fraternity antc-
ipate much pleasure.
Our Court reporter on Saturday made an
important mistake about the disposition ofthe
Sidney suit VS.. Mr.. Farwell The Judge did
not order nonsuit pro forma. but in fact.
The Plaintiffs put in an affidavit Of what they
expected to prove. and for the sake of pro-
ceeding with the trial, the defendant admitted
all they proposed to prove. On examination
of this affidavit the Judge ruled that the
ton could not be maintained and ordered a
nonsWf. From this the plaintiff town filed
exceptions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-05

exceptions.
Mrs. Mary Hopkins, wife of Thomas Hop
kins of this city, living on Child street, died
very suddenly on Sunday morning, between
six and seven o'clock. Mr.. Hopkins had gone
to the barn for few moments, leaving his
wife in bed, and on his return he found that
life was extinct. Physicians were called who
pronounced the canse Of her death to be heart
disease. A coroaerS inquest was not deemed
necessary. Mrs. Hopkins was 81 years
of age, was about her household duties and
came down street Saturday. and was apparent
ly in the enjoyment Of good health.
We have received a neatly printed pamphlet,
issued by Henry Chase, publisher of the Ga
zette, containing the annual reports of the
different departments of the city government
of Hallowell. The financial condition of the
city is good, although there is an increase of
balance against the city from March /, 1869,
to March l, 1870, of ST., 90.s4. But to offset
this there is an increase of available city prop
erty of the amount of 50 900. The interest
bearing debt Of the city is now S2l 400, to
offset which. in part, there are State Bonds in
the hands of the City Treasurer of $500.
The bridge loan of $4,000, is as yet unpaid.
The following are the appropriations of last
year.
For payment of City Debt, $1,000 90
- Interest on City Debt, l,2O00 90
- Bridge Loan, 10000
Support of Schools, $500 90
Support of Poor, 1000 90
Ren,irs of Highways Rr;dves and Cul-
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-03-09
3 UHLD & e -
ENT PORIUM M.

We respectfully call your attention to q
brief list of Building Materials manufac-
tured for and Kept On hand by rs. We
propose to furnish everything required in
building. Our establishment comprises a
combination never before attempted by
any one house, we make Building Ma
terials specially; and from twenty-five
years experience as mechanic, rnanufac-
turer, and builder, we fatter ourselves
that we can furnish articles IN our line
more to the satisfaction of builders, as re-
CARDS quality and fitness, than persons
with less experience assuring you that, If
our list comprises anything required by
you, We shall be most happy to forward
you, on application, our Price List.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-03-09
from the Cincinnati Gazette.l
ROGKPORT e. NORTHERN CENTRAL
RAILROAD OF INDIANA.
Report OF Joint Committee or the
Chamber Of commerce and
Board Of Trade.

At the close of the regular session
of the Chamber of Commerce, on Sat
urday, the special committee delegated
TO visit the proposed line of the Rock
mort & Northern Central Railroad of
Indiana, submitted the following re-
port:
The Joint Committee appointed by
the Chamber of Commerce aud the
Board of Trade of Cincinnati, with
instructionsm@ report upon the sub
iect of a railroad to run through GER
tain counties in the southwestern por-
ton of the State Of Indiana, and the
western portion of the State-of Ken
tucky-Viz: Beginning. at Loogootee,
or some other desirable point on the
Ohio & Mississippi Railroad, and to
run southwardly through Jasper,
Roekport, Greensboro, Greenville and
Russelville to the State line of Ken
lucky and Tennessee, and at that
point connect with roads already
finished to all parts of the South and
Southwest-beg leave to submit the
following:
The part of this projected line to
which the especial attention of mer-
chants aud manufacturers of Cincin
natl is most earnestly invited, and
the completion of which promises
such advantages to our general pros
perity, is that sixty miles which lies
between the Ohio & Mississippi Rail-
road and Rockport, on the Ohio Riv-
er. The territory embraced between
these limits on the north and south.
and the Evansville q Charlottesville
road on the vest, and New Albany &
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-03-09

Inc distances are as follows:
Miles.
From Cincinnati TO Loogootee.............-.15S
From LOOgootee to Rock port.................. 80
From Rockport to Owensboro................ 8
From Greensboro to Nashville ,...............l 40
From Nashville to Chattanooga. ISL
Total uta Rockport. ........4 ss
From Cincinnati to Louisville...............i 07
From Louisville to Nashvilie...... .,.... Ig5
From Nashville to Chattanooga............I
Total via Louisville 443
showing difference of........................ 55
From Cincinnati to Memphis via
Roekport, the distance is as follows:
From Cincinnati to Owensboro. 527
From Greensboro to state Line ........ 50
From State Line to mphts.................2 200
Total ria Rockport .................,....
BY way Of Louisville:
From Cincinnati to Louisville..,............I0 7
From Louisville to Memphis..................377
Total via Louisville......... ...........4 S4
Showing difference of..................... 81
Making the distance, by way of Rock
port, from Cincinnati to Chattanooga
to be 50 miles greater than By Louis
vile to Memphis Uia Rockpert, 81
miles greater than by Louisville, but
openingsup to the trade Of Cincinnati
the entire country from that point to
Gk~A~ 4 -
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1870-08-13

The Stages are making magnificent
time. Woodruff d Ennor, connecting
with, the C. P. r. cars at Palisade,
arrived yesterday, via Eureka, at ~ pre-
cisely. Beachey, Wines & Co, arrived,
also via Eureka, at 2;30. We get papers
in good time, now, and the travel is be-
ginning to tend hither more largely.
BALDY GREEN came in yesterday ON
the forecastle lookout of Travis, Wilson
Il Co.'S stage from Phoebe. backed by
fourteen passengers. Badly says the
time is put to him ut "a hours for the
through trip, and it bothers him to
muse himself all that time on the road.
PERsoNAL.-We yesterday had the
pleasure of meeting Rev. A. N. Fisher,
State Superintendent of Public Schools
of Nevada.
LOUIS Bach announces himself a can
didate for County Assessor, before the
Republican County Convention.
DEMocRATIc.-The Democratic County
Central Committee will meet to-day, at 2
O'Clock, at O'keefe's saloon.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1870-08-13
ASSIGNEE SALE
N. DAHLMkN & BROTHER

VsHIs STORE IS ~RE-OPENED. AND GOODS
Il are sold REGARDLESS OF PRICES.
All parties indebted TO the firm will settle
within 30 days. or a black list will be issued and
legal proceedings taken.
Call and settle, and buy cheap.
auo-tf L. FRANKEL. Assignee.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1870-08-13

A. N. TOwNE, General superintendent.
T. II. GOODMAN. Gen. Pass. Agt. aui-tf
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1870-08-13
Board of County Commissioners.

THURSDAY, August IL, 1870.
The Board met pursuant to adjourn
ment. Present-Wheeler and Cranley,
and Eddy, Clerk, and District Attorney
F. II. Kennedy.
Minutes of last meeting read and APP
proved.
Report of County Jailer received and
ordered on file.
Official bond and oath of Office of Jas.
Adams, Justice of the Peace of Town.
ship No. Z, were presented. accepted, APP
proved and ordered filed and recorded as
required by law.
On motion, the following bills were al
lowed, and the Auditor authorized to
draw warrants for the several amountg:
q. W. Birdsall, $63; ID. L. Deal, $56; J.
d. Hickok, $40; W. w. Smith. $50; J.
r.. Alexander, 1915; A. ?. Hotaling.
$3.50; George II. Thoma, $265.
On motion, Board adjourned.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1870-08-13
CIRCULAR.
LEAD AND SILVER BARS.
ALSO,
LEAD AND SILVER ORES.

Il ING n REFINING COMPANY having
made large additions to their Works, are pre-
pared to receive, in any quantity. Lead Bullion
containing Silver and Gold. Returns. in all
cases, will be made promptly in twenty days
from the receipt Of the bullion In San Francisco.
Returns for Galena Ores containing Silver will
be made within thirty days from delivery in San
Francisco. These ores should be concentrated
so as to assay nifty per cent. in Lead.
They are also increasing their Works for the
reduction OF Rich Silver Ores. This addition
will be completed about the 10Th of September.
Freight and shipping charges advanced on
shipments to these Works, provided the amount
does not exceed the net value of the shipment.
THOS. H. SEI.BY Il co.
San Francisco, CAL, July %. 1870. au3-2w