The Republican journal., 1870-06-09

Some of our citizens arc thinking seriously Of
conducting into the streets of the city the water OF
the pond lying back of the Jail, to be used for
tering the streets and distinguishing fires. 1t is
thought the expense will not exceed thousand
dollars The city will be asked to bear portion OF
the expense. 1t is a good and feasible idea The
pond is fed by springs, and is said to always have
Il depth of from six to ten feet.
Mr.. A. Bennett who is engaged in driving the
spng for the railroad track across the flats, is
using an axe made of the Sherman steel manufac
tured at Bucksport. He has put it into all knots Of
wood including hemlock knots, with an occasional
collision with spikes, &C., and says he never saw
an axe stand hard usage and cut 50 well. He be-
lieyes in Sherman and his invention.
The Panorama of the Streets of Boston, cx-
hibting at Hayford Hall, comes well recommend
ed. 1t is highly spoken of by the papers of Ports
mouth Portland, and all the cities at which it has
been exhibited. Mayor Shurteff, eX-Mayor Lin
coin, Hon. A. II. Rice, and other distinguished citi-
zens of Boston, give it their warm endorsement.
Mr.. Scott, the originator of the Panorama, who
was for fourteen years policeman of Boston, ac-
companies the panorama and describes the scenes.
The Belfast Savings Bank declared its fourth
sehi-annual dividend on Monday, June 9th, pay
ing at the rate of six per cent on &, g. A, and ,
months deposits. The total amount of interest paid
was S5,69%o o. The deposits for the two years end
ing that day We're S273,O0OO0
! On Friday night last, while Mr. L. G. : NTH was
outside his store, he was struck a heavy blow in
HE face by some one who Immediately away.
Mr. Smith was stunned for Il moment by the blow,
and the glass of the window was broken. The UNI
known assailant, though pursued, made his escape,
leaving his cap behind.
FOURTH OF july. Attention is called to the
Programme of the Fourth of July Celebration at
Waldo County Fair grounds. With base ball, trot-
ting, dancing, and such other mpromptu diversions
the occasion may suggest, there VIII doubtless
be enjoyment for all.
The infantry company recently organized in this
city is differed follows Capt. W. H. Fogler;
LIST Lieut.. A. e. Clark; Cd Lieut.. Charles Baker.
Most of the officers and men have seen service. The
company has regular drills in City Hall.
The tug Ra lph Ross, of Bangor, which brought
down the locomotive and ears on Monday is said
TO be the handsome>t and most efficient wrecking
tug in this country. She certainly is a model of
strength and nealneSs.
The daily show of fine salmon at Lewis &
CroSby's was varied on Monday by some striped
bass, Il fish that is excellent on the table and
furnishes excellent sport in catching.
William Pottlc, while at work on the railroad
turntable, last week, struck Il false blow with Il
Sedge hammer, the jar of which broke Il bone in
one of his hands.
Marshal Bean has forbidden traders to cucumber
the streets with boxes. Another nuisance that
needs attention is the playing of ball in the streets
saturday last, SO much complained of elsewhere
tor its extreme heat, was made tolerible here bv Il
cool breeze from the bay.
Vegetation has started rapidly this season. Mr.
K. f. Patterson of Sear>port, had Euly Rose po-
toes above ground in eight days from planting
The apprehensons of Il drought We're relieved by
copious rain on Tuesday night 1t made the
gardens and trees laugh right out.
Last week Il Frenchman who was working at UNI
loading railroad iron had two Of his toes TANNED
of.
Charles + 4allrey, Of this city, ranks seventh in
the graduating elias, at the West Point Academy.
terrible question is that of the censllS-taker
"liow old were YOU last birthday. ma'am?"
A refreshing shower at midnight on Monday laid
the dust beautifully.
Rev. Mr.. Thomas baptized three converts ON
Sunday.
The first fog of the season drfed in on Monday
night.