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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-08-20

The Portland Press publishes II list Of the
members of the Ancient Brotherhood of that
city. The whole number is lG3. The oldest
member is Jonathan Morgan, Esq, aged 92.
The united ages are II, 800 years. Average
age rs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-08-20

According to the Pennington Chronicle, a
singular freak of lightning occurred in Jay a
few years ago. A bolt passed down large
struck Mr.. Solomon Reyes in the forehead,
throwing him down and burning his hat. 1t
then passed into the cellar where gentle
man was examining a tub of butter boiling in
his hand a knife. The knife was wrenched
away, the bolt passed up his arm, tearing the
shirt sleeve into shreds, and then went out
the window. No serious injury was done.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-08-20

The Argus boasts of the popularity of
Alderman in his ward last spring. AS
the chief requisite for an Alderman lies
in having good belly, this is u compliment
that will scarcely appeal with much force
to people who have brains. Men of
proper aldermanic proportions seldom run
well. This is straw" indeed, such
as only a drowning man would grasp
after.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-08-20

Some mean scoundrel visited the store of
Jas. Allen, near the depot in West Pennington,
Saturday night, and daubed the front part of
the building with mixture of lampblack, tar,
kerosene oil and feathers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-08-20

A little son of Mr.. A. Q. Leach, of Portland,
about years DID, while on visit to Fall
mouth on Wednesday had one of his legs
broken short off, above the knee, by the kick
of a horse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-08-20

The barn of Mr.. Green Norcross in Liver
more, near the Jay line was recently strucl
by lightning and consumed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-08-20

The Argus wishes to know why it is
that "the expenses OF the Government are
two and a quarter times greater than they
were before the war" A question easy
enough answered and to which we reply.
1t is because when the democratic party
failed to elect a President in 1860, the
Breckenridge part of it went into rebel
ion, and we are now obligedto pay the ex-
pense of that democratic tempt to de-
stroy the government. Will that do?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-08-20

Light frosts are reported in the vicinity OF
Bath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-08-20

A son of Stephen Allen of Jay, slipped oil
IA rock and fell, severely injuring his hip, on
day last week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-08-20
AU G Z s r A.
SATURDAY MORNING. Aug. 20, 1870.

A little conclave of democrats of the
Fifth Congressional District, met the
other day at some private room in Bangor,
a place outside of the district, and pre-.
tended to nominate Mr.. Carleton of Cam
den as candidate for Congress from said
district. AS they did not consider il
worth while to hold regular convention
within the limits of the district, or let the
people interested in the matter know any
thing about it until it was all over. they
probably thought as we do, that it was
not an affair of any consequence. Mr..
Eugene Hale will go to Congress to look
after the interests of the Fifth District,
and Mr.. Carleton will continue to attend
to the ice and lime business. 1t would
be cruel to take him from the ice business
just now, when Goose Pond if the present
rates of ice continue, will enable him to
build palace of gold in a few years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-08-20

There is a revival of religion in the Metho
dist society at Phillips.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-08-20

The price of board in Auburn and Lewiston
is low.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-08-20
domestic Nous.

DR.. Benz. II. Ordway of Portland, was
found in his office Thursday evening, in a
critical condition. He was in his chair
besmeared with blood and supplied. man
by the name of Andrews was found stretched
out on the floor. Both were speeches.. The
man on the floor was aroused and said that he
had called for medicine and did not know
what took place after that. BY the side of the
man was large bottle of ether, and he
thought he had taken some. Scattered on the
floor were surgical instruments of all kinds,
towels and cloths wringing wet with blood,
and bottle with few drops of whskey in
it. part of the confusion. One of the doe
tors hands was cut, and from the hand of the
man before him the blood was forming pool
on the floor. This hand which looked more
like piece of fresh beef than anything else
had eight long cuts in it and all deep to the
bones. The back of the hand, perfectly sound
before, was slit open, and cuts on the thumb
extended to the wrist. Ordway was put to
bed and policeman left to guard him. The
Argus says that Andrews will probably lose
the use Of his hand.
The annual celebration of the LIST, 10th and
29th Maine regiments occurred at Peaks Is
land, in Portland harbor, on Thursday. A
good time was enjoyed, and the following
officers elected for the next year;
President-Gen. Geo. l.. Beal.
Vice Prcsidents-Gen. Geo. II. Nye. Col.
C. 5. Emerson, Major Chas. Walker, Major
Almon c. Pray and DR.. Josiah f. Day.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES +. King.
Commissary-W 0. Fox.
Chaplain-Rev. Chas. ii. Webster.
Orator-Rev. Leonard G. Jordan.
Secretary and Treasurer-Major John NJ.
Gould.
Executive COMMUNICATIONS VIM. =.
jordan. Major Granville Blake and Captain
Lorenzo ID. Stacy.
Gen. Beal declining to serve as President
this year, Gen. Nye was chosen.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-09-12
FRANCE.


PARIS. September l2-The Ministry
have just made public the following i'm
portant Intelligence: "The Prussians
attacked Toul Saturday at o'clock in
the morning and persisted until . in the
evening They we're, however, constant
ly repulsed and many of their batteries
dismounted. More than 10000 Prussians
were killed and wounded"
verdun continues to hold out against
the enemy.
At Montmedy on Thursday the garrl.
son splendidlY repulsed the Prussian at.
tack. The Prussians have surrounded
Meauk, arrived in force at Crecy, and
are approach ng Noisy Grande.
Paris was cheered this morning by
the rumor that Russia was insisting on
an armistice; also that the United States
had interposed aud sent decided dis
patches to Berlin, and that the Prussian
advance has been stopped in conse-
quence.
PARIS, September l2.-The Prussians
who had not obeyed the order to leave
the city were imprisoned to-day.
The letter of General Trochu TO a
friend is published. He expresses con-
fidence in the army gathered for the de-
tense of Paris.
General Trochu has issued procla-
nation, dated yesterday, ordering the
Garde Mobile to the posts of honor.
The defense of the ramparts has been
intrusted to them.
A dispatch from Laon, dated Thurs
day says: "The Duke of Mecklenburg-
Schwerin has surrounded the town with
German forces under his command,
giving the garrison until ten o o'clock this
morning to surrender, with the alterns-
tive of receiving the same treatment
extended to Strasburg.
An official decree has been issued con-
yoking the electoral colleges on the 18th
of October, to choose National Con
stituent Assembly agreeably to the pro-
visions Of the laws of France, of March
ls, ls49.
Garibaldi has offered his services to
the French Republic.
A corps of foreign volunteers is organ
izing for the defense Of Paris, to be
called 1.-The Battalion Of Friends OF
France"
Many thousands of Garde Mobile ar
rived to-day from Departments of the
Marine and Normandy. They are strong
and hardy men.
The Sergeants de Vile have been re-
placed by the Garde Civique.
The inhabitants Of the military zone
Of Paris are ordered to quit their habi-
tations forthwith.
The Mobiles are summoned to join
their corps in forty-eight hours, and are
coming in rapidly. The Project of Po-
lice has ordered all persons so intending
to quit Paris Immediately.
Forty thousand copies Of the Mar
seillaise were burned yesterday after
noon, aud the presses destroyed.
Marshal Mcmahon is seriously wound
ed in the leg, and a prisoner at Baalt,
near Sedan.
TRorEs, September l2.-The Prus-
slams passed yitry lie Francois yester-
day.
Their scouts make enormous requisi-
tons on the SURROUNDING country, and
declare everywhere in the name Of the
King Of Prussia that eonscription is
abolished
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-09-12
ATTORNEY GENERAL AND REPORTER
oFTHE SUPREME COURT.

Colonel ]. B. Heiskell, Of Memphis,
was elected this morning by the Supreme
Court of Tennessee, Attorney General
and Reporter We understand there
we're several aspirants for this position,
all of whom, perhaps, are well qualified
But the selection made cannot fail to
meet hearty approval by the bar
throughout the State The position is
one of great Importance and re-
sponsibility. The incumbent should
not only be qualified to report the
records correctly, but should possess
experience discrimination and fine pow
ers of analysis. In these respects Col.
Heiskell has few superiors in the State.
He is Woodworking, pains-taking law
yer, and even metaphysical; has clear
mind, well-balanced and well-trained.
The dispatch alluded to elsewhere
brought the first intimation TO us that
Col. Heiskell was seeking or willing to
accept the place. We wish him contin-
ued honor and success in the place he
has accepted.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-09-12

A correspondent Of the New York
Times, writing from the above place,
gives the following as the manner in
which Sunday is spent in Brussels
As / arrived in Brussels early on Sun
day morning, with all this fresh on my
mind, naturally looked around to see
how Sunday was observed in the Belgie
capital. First, there was great ringing
of bells in many churches, beginning at
6 O clock in the morning, and series OF
services lasting until noon. and resumed
in the evening. At 81 am. Il found a
large church full, grand high mass, with
magnificent music, the organ reinforced
with yiolins, cornet-a-piston, etc, and
very good, though rather loud, singing.
On the business streets nearly every shop
was opened-many more than at Paris.
In the afternoon the long circle Of the
boulevards was full Of people, and all
the streets swarmed with them. Men,
women and children were all abroad
in the sunshine. Thousands sat at
tables on the sidewalks in front Of the
cafes, drinking beer, most Of which is
soar enough to make a pig squal. There
is good beer from Bavaria, but could
not swallow the Flemish. On an I'M
finished avenue near the southern rail-
way station was a fair in full operation.
Twenty noisy bands we're playing
dozen or more sham eircuses were in
full blast with hundreds Of wooden
horses, on which the whole population
was mounted, going round with immense
velocity. There were canvas theaters,
circuses, shows Of performing dogs, toys,
and gingerbread enough for a kingdom,
mountebanks in dingy, Embroidered
velvet robes and brass helmets, with
drums and hand-organs to collect around
them; twenty Photographic establish
ments Offering correct portraits for a
dime; an armless Dutchman, doing
everything with his toes; three fai
ladies, one Of whom, a fair young
creature from Mexico, was described a.
weighing precisely 1904 Kilograms
this may mean either 500 pounds or 1000
as you read it-either way will do. A
giant lights his cigar at the street lamps,
a young lady is spotted all over like a
tiger, they say but mean leopard
! 1 nruuEn lllh laItf which covers many
acres, a vast crowd circulated all SUNDAY
afternoon and evening. There Is an
election to-day, warmly contested, anC
professions singing patriot songs wen
through the streets Sunday night, sing
ing, in their strong Belgian fashion, II
the chorus. The whole population Il
well sprinkled with soldiers, evi
IDENTIFY militia, for the elite Of thi
army is either at Frankfort or on th,
Eastern frontiers. / cannot say mucl
for 8 Belgian Sabbath, and my American
friends assured me It was the same every
where on the Continent, among both
Protestant and Catholic. The only dif
ference seems TO be that the Catholic
generally 90 to church, the others gen
orally do not. But / am bound to say
that in all this crowded, outdoor moss,
Sunday did not see the least sign o
drunkenness or disorder / have seer
more drunkenness, brawling and lighting
IN one street in London on Sunda,
night than coald have been found, / an
certain, IN all Brussels.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-09-12

nominated the successful candidates.
and the Banners party, If it had one,
was utterly ignored. If the Banser can
reap any glory by going back over that
field, it certainly is easy TO SATISFY. III
il can bring home any sheayes, II has
traded for them since the convention, OF
by some means acquired the result OF
other people labor. The Banner grum-
bled before the convention and growled
the next day 1t is sore-footed, weak
in its political knees, and follows the
great Democratic banner like Peter
after the Master-afar off. But when
n victory is gained il comes to the
front. and is as noisy as any
growing fowl in all the barn-yard.
And even now, that same paper is rails
ing tempest in teapot aboutthe rcso-
lutions to be adopted by the Gubernato-
rial Convention tomorrow. The Banner
is afraid of the name Democratic more
than of any platform or enunciatlon Nof
principles likely to be made by Demo-
Gratis. 1t represents small class ofthe
Old-I.ine Wings in the State who cannot
forget the prejudices of 1910. The in
auence of the Banner in the convention
NAV not be perceptible, yet as we are
always ready to make innocent conces-
sions for the sake of peace and unity,
we trust the convention will tack on to
the platform adopted a hard-cider log
cabin plank, just wide enough to hold
the Banner party, and no more.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-09-12
DRAGGED FROM 0BsCURITY TO A
WORSE FATE.


The Republicans held State Conven-
ton at Saratoga last Wednesday, the It'll
inst to nominate a candidate for Gov
ernor. Conkling and Fenton and Horace
Greeley were prominent candidates, and
each one possesses some native ability
and force of character. After a fabu-
lous amount of wire-working, threats
and promises and corruption and treach-
ery to each other. they nominated a man
named Stewart L. Woodford, of Brook
lyn. who was scarcely ever heard of be-
fore. OF course it makes no difference
to the Republican party whether he has
any sense or not, as his election
is about as probable as the
restoration of the French Empire
under Napoleon The World gives a
graphic account of the convention, and
a readable description of the ill-starred
Woodford. He was presiding officer of
the State Senate, which is his whole po-
litieal experience. He is lawyer of
about the same order that he was gen
eral; that is, nobody ever heard of his
having case to try in the courts. Some
months ago, he was made editor Of the
Brooklyn Union, but he speedily broke
down, and retired from a position for
which he was incompetent. As eandi-
date for Governor, he will play role
worthy of his illustrious career as a gen.
eral, lawyer, and editor. As he was a
general without achievements, a lawyer
without cases, and an editor without
vigor, so he is candidate for Governor
without experience or qualifications, and
will have the mere name of running
without any effective support
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-09-12
anal BOOK BlkDERY.
Franklin Book Bindery,
ASD-
BLANK BOOK MANDATORY,
No. Is West Court Street, Memphis.
s.o.FOOF, Proprietor.

DLANK BOOKS. PAPER RULING. AND
ID binding Of every description. executed In
z. very superior msnner. aud warranted 70
give entire satisfaction.
50 Ny Blank Book paper embraces the first
mills in America; my stock consists Of the
finest In the entire market. and prices 10 com
pete with any house in Memphis. Parties will
md j. 20 their interest to give me 4 call before
ordering esseWhere. sol
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-09-12
ITALY.

FLORENCE, September l2,-The Flor
ence Sunday Official Gazette announces
that Victor Emanuel, in conformity with
a proposition Of the Ministerial Council,
ordered the royal Italian troops this
morning to enter the Papal territory.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-09-12

1t is remarked that the votaries Of
smoking say very little in iis defense.
They possibly are not Of the nervously-
intellectual class who write for the
magazines, and are content 20 enjoy
their cigar without adding TO the com
motion its enemies raise.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-09-12
COUGH 10 MORE.

warmers Cough Balsam Is healing,
softening and expectorating. The extraor-
binary power ii possesses in Immediately re-
heying. and eventually curing, the most
obstinate cases Of Coughs. Colds, Sore Throat,
Bronchitis. Influenza, Catarrh, Hoarseness,
Asthma and Consumption is almost incred-
ible. So prompt is the relief and certain its
Of the throat and lungs. that Thousands Of
physicians are daily prescribing IL, and one
and all say that il Is the most healing and ex-
peetorating medicine known. One dose always
Affords relief, and in most cases one bottle
effects a cure. sold BY druggists, in large bot
Ties. Price One Dollar. II Is your own fault
III you still cough and suffer. The Balsam will
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-09-12
DIED.

HINDMAN.-I this city, on the 18th inst,
at o'clock am. at the residence Of her
daughter Mrs. Jane PucketD, No. $50 Poplar
Of her age, relict Of the late Col. 7. G. Hind
man. ST.. and mother Of the late Gen. I. c..
Hindman, jr.
Services at the residence, by Rev. DR.. Stead
man, at o'clock Tuesday morning.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-09-12
IlSTSrENAGOGUE.

warmers Emmenngogue i the only
article known 20 cure the whites ~ viii cure
IN every easel. Where il the family IN which
this important medicine Il not wanted !
Mothers, this i the greatest blessing ever
rrre ii. M Il also = sure cure for Female lr-
reFularities. and may be depended upon IN
every case where the monthly hoE hea been
Distracted through cold 81 disease sold ~
drurrists. Price One Dollar. o. sent ~ nall
On receipt 81 one Dollar and Quarter.
Address eIs state 81, Chicago.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-09-12
uNpER WHIcE DANNERI

III amusing to read in the Nashville
Banner thar its candidates triumphed IN
the late Judicial election. The Banner
indirectly opposed the convention which
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-09-12
MARRIED.

FREEMAN AT Lenona, on the
morning Of the 18th, by the Rev DR.. Ford,
Mai. E. T. Freeman and Miss Lou. Blanche
Lenow. daughter Of Col. Joseph Lenow, all Of
this city. No cards.
Richmond, Norfolk and Baltimore papers
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-09-12
LAON BESIEGED AND A SUR
RENDER DEMANDED.
The Army Gathered for
the Defense of Paris.
ENGLAND.

LoNDoN. September l2.-The siege OF
Paris has fairly begun, the Prussian
forces surround the city.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-09-12

/ have this day Gas per reference to the
above card) connected myself with James A.
Swain in the General Agency of the. Equitable
Life Assurance Society of the United States
Northern Mississippi, and in such capacity
present myself to the public. The business
that II have just entered. upon is eminentiy
worthy of the most serious attention and
thought. and commends itself to the calm re-
Election Of all, and the company that l have
the honor in part TO represent, is not excelled
by any other similar corporation in the United
States in point of solvency, merit, worth and
extent Of business. Emboldened by these
considerations, / confidently appeal to my
friends and a generous public for a fair share
of their patronage. L: n. JOHNSloN.
Memphis, September /, 1870
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-09-12
COMPREHENSIVE NOTICE,
COMPREHENSIVE.

L me Mr.. T. N. JOHNSTON Qate with Gal
breath, Stewart & Co., and Stewart Bros. *
Fizer) in the business of the General Agency
of the Equitable Life Assurance Society of the
United States, for the States of Tennessee, Ar
name and style will be Swain K Johnston.
JAMES A. SWAIN,
General Agent Equitable Life Assurance So
ciety of the United States.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-09-12
SPECIAL NOTICES.

A Tainted Atmosphere. -Malarious feyers
are most prevalent in the fall. Heavy and
unwholesome exhalatiOns then arise from the
earth, and the great disparity between the
temperature Of day and night predisposes the
system, enfeebled by the summer heats, to
epidemic diseases. The secretive organs, the
liver especially, are apt, at this period Of the
year, to become inert and sluggish, and all
the bodily powers require renovation. The
best. indeed the only protection against the
morbid influences Of the season is o whole
some medieated stimulant. Pre-eminent
among the restoratiyes Of this class, and in
deed foremost among the remedial and pre-
ventiye medicines Of modern times. stands
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. Its reputation
Is co-extensive with the Western Hemisphere;
it has been standard article for twenty years !
its GALES las may be aseertained by the reye-
nue. returnsl are far larger than those Of any
other proprietary preparation on this CONT
uent; and the testimony in its favor embraces
letter. Of approval from the most distin-
guished members Of all the learned profess
sions and from well known residents Of
almost every city In the Union. These are its
credentials. To state what il is doing TO pre-
vent and assusge the suferings Of the human
family would require more space than can be
given to the subject here. The dyspeptic. the
bilious. the nervous. the weak and emaciated.
the responding. the broken down. find in its
renovating and regulating properties sure
and immediate means Of relief. It il pure
vegetable specific. a; once safe and potent,
and for which the whole materia medica af-
fords no substitute. cod
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-09-12
WINE OF LIFE.

The great Blood Purifier and Delicious
Drink. Warmers Nfmum Vita. or Wine
of Life. Is free from any poisonous drugs or
impurities, being prepared for those who re-
qufre a stimulant. II Is a splendid appetizer
and tonic. and the finest thing In the world for
purifying the blood. II i the most pleasant
and delicious article ever offered % the pnonc'
FAR superior 70 brandy, whisky. vine. bitters,
or any other article. II 4 more healthy. and
cheaper. Both male and female. young or
old can take the Wine Of Life. IL h, in fact,
q life preseryer. lhose Who wish 70 enjoy
rood health and . free flow Of lively spirits,
will do well 20 take the Wine Of Life IL =
different from anything ever before In use II
Il sold b. druggists; nlso at all respectable
saloons. Price One Dollar. IN quart bottles.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-09-12

No Cure, No Pay. : FoEREsT's JUSIrER
TAR-For Coughs. Group. Whooping- coogh.
Asthma. Bronchitis. Sore Throat, Splitting Of
Blood and Lung Diseases. Immediate relief
and positive cure. or price refunded. 50 cents.
B.-The genuine article has yellow labels.
with white, imprinted wrapper.
a-1t.t GOODYEAR 4 HILLS.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-09-12
KNOXVILLE.

Organization of the supreme Court
of Tennensee.
Special 10 the Ledger.
KoxvILLE, September l2.-Nicholson
is Chief Justice; Joe B. Heiskell, Re-
porter; Franklin Deadrick, Clerk. c.