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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-12-14
New York Stock Market.

New YORK, Dec. Il.
Marlposa,5 do. p1d, lo'. Canton Co. 67'! Cum
berland Co, 80; Western Union Tel. ,,45s4 ;
Quicksilver Mining Co., 4 Pacific Mail, Az.
Boston Water Power, - ; Adams Elk. Co.. G5i4 ;
Wells, Fargo x Co., 81 ; American Merchants Tn.
46 ~. 5. Elk. Co, 50 \. I. Central and Hudson
iiive, 90as do scrip, s6;s Erie, y L, do ptd. Il
Harlem, 1874 do. pid, I5S Reading, 1882 Mich.
Central, l2o]s Lake shore and Michigan southern,
92's; Illinois Central i35 Cleveland Plttsburg,
tO5 Chicago 4 North Western ,4's do preferred
81. Chicago & Rock Island, 1855 Nil, Il st,Pau
r93: do preferred, sl3s; Toledo Wabash a. West
en- 5li. Toledo, Wabash Il Western pre,e,reo,
70 Pittsbng \ Fort Wayne. a31i; Tene Hante,
"a do. ptd. 81 Alton, 10. do. pretd. NIX !;
ohio and Miss. 81 Boston, Hartford X Erie, "a :;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-12-14

From OBSERVATION UNDER THE Micro
sCRoPE of the blood of patients using FELL
Lows COMPOUND SYRUP OF HYroPHosPHITEs,
taken from time to time positive proof has
been obtained of the steady removal of dis
eased and dead blood particles and the sub
stitution of vitalized discs, 50 necessary to the
construction Of healthy muscle.
Dec. 13-t&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-12-14
FROM HARTFORD.
Railroad Accident.

Hartford, Conn, Dec. ID. A man was run
over by the express train little north of Me-
ridian this evening, and so tearfuiy mangled
as to be unrecognizablc. From some letters
that were found on him he is supposed to be a
German.
Patsy Shepard, James Gallagher and Chas.
+. Gibbs, pugilists, were arrested on arrival
Of the train from Providence this evening. on
suspicion of having been engaged in prize
fight at Greenwich, X. L., this morning
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-12-14
FROM PORTLAND.

Portland. Dec 10. British steamer Cio-
tida, from New Castle Tor Portland, is ashore
on " ellis beach, thirty miles from Portland.
Revenue schooner Vigilent has been sent to
her relief, but can probably do nothing.
Collector Washburne has telegraphed to
Boston for the Mahoning, the revenue steam
or recently transferred from this state
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-12-14

81 900 reward is offered by the proprietor
of DIR. Pierce's Alt Ext. or Golden Medical
Discovery for medicine that will equal it for
the cure of all the diseases for which it is rec
commended, among which are "Biliousness,"
or ''Liver Complaint" constipated bowels,
impure blood, scrofuous diseases, Eruptions,
Pimples, Blotches, Boils and severe and lin
gering Coughs, Bronchitis, Consumption in
its early stages and nervous and general de-
bility. Sold by druggists.
Dec l3--+&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-12-14

Invalid pensioners whose pensions have
been suspended, and who claim a right to be
restored to the Pension Rolls will have an OPP
portunity to be examined by DR.. +. Salter,
Medical Referee of the Pension Bureau,
Washington, who is expected to be at the L.
s. Pension Agency in this city, to-day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-12-14
FROM WASHINGTON.

Washington, Dec. 10. The trial of Chas
c. Edwards, Treasury Clerk. for embezzle-
ment Of $4,000, began to-day. Treasurer
Spinner testified that he had made up the loss
to the government, considering himself liable
under his bond for fidelity OF persons employed
in his department.
c. c. Bowen, member of Congress from
South Carolina, was to-day indicted for big
amy in marrying. Susan Pettigrew King, in
this city. in August last.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-12-14

We would like to know if the husks on the
corn were thick last fall if the beavers built
their dams high; or if there were other
never failing signs of severe winter. Re
plies received from anybody but the "oldest
inhabitant."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-12-14

A very perfect sewing machine is now on
exhibition at the dry goods store of b. KIM
ball, in this city. 1t is the Davis Vertical
Feed, Shuttle Sewing Machine, and COM
bines advantages which must be apparent
even on the slightest examination of its work
ings. In the first place, it is Invested of all
difficult and complicated machinery, and
therefore will not readily get out OF order.
Its peculiar advantage is the vertical feed
which is arranged above the shuttle plate
the goods resting upon smooth surface, and
are held firmly down by the presser toos
until the needle has punctured the fabric at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-12-14

As the train last evening from Bath was
coming to Brunswick, to connect with con-
ductor Bodges train for Augusta, it ran upon
broken rail in Sewall's Cut, about three
miles this side of Bath. Fortunately the cars
did not go off the track, and no damage was
done. The passengers received a good shak-
ing up and were somewhat frightened.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-12-14
Suicide.

Norwich, Conn, Dec. Is. Thos. Conway
of Greenyille committed suicide, Monday, by
drowning himself in the canal at that place.
His remains were discovered this morning.
He had teen subject to fits of insanity, and is
supposed to have drowned himself while la
boring under a temporary alteration Of mind.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-12-14
Chicago Produce Market.

CHICAGO. Dec. Is.
FLOUR-sprng extras -
WHEAT-No. ?. 1914 5lO5i4.
CORN-52 for old, 49, for new.
OATS-3S for No. -.
RiE-No. 2, 6Tf
BARLki-I5i, tor No. >.
MESS PORk-IS25.
LARD-llA
RECEIPTS-i0OO -four, 81 geo wheat, $4,000 corn,
Is, 900 oats 1900 barley, 1000 hogs.
SHIPMENTS-I2OO0 flour, $4,000 corn, 1000 oats,
4, 900 barley, / 400 hogs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-12-14

Our Gardiner correspondent telegraphs
that a saw mill situated in Perkins Planta-
ton, owned by Hildreth & May, was de-
stroyed by fire on Friday last. Loss $4,000.
Insured for $4,000 in the Union Insurance Co.,
Bangor, and Home of New Haven.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-12-14
Special Notices.

People have been humbugged with dirty, poison
hair preparations, that they hail with delight
the new article styled NATURES HAIR REsToRA.
TIVE. Clear crystal, and it does the work most
efrectualy. See advertisement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-12-14
WASHINGTON NEMS.

The holiday recess is expected to begin
about Thursday of next week, and continue
Until about the 4th or 9Th of January. 1t is
evident that no important legislative work
will be done until after the recess.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-12-14

fellow citizen, who declares he cannot
be mistaken, says he saw robin yesterday,
on one of the elms of Winthrop street, and
heardit sing How is that for the middle OF
December, down East?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-12-14

We learn that the new engines, "Gov. Nor
the consolidated railroad company, are to be
used for the purpose of hauling heavy freight
trains between this city and Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-12-14

The ladies of the Free Baptist Society will
hold sale and festival in the vestry of their
church this week, Thursday and Friday even
ings. variety of useful and fancy articles
will be offered for sale, suitable for presents
for the holidays. The usual refreshments will
by all who ATTEND.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-12-14
MUSICAL LITERATURE.

Beethoven Letters, l79o-Iss6, cloth, eseo
Life of Beethoven, lSchindlerl, Edited by
Moseheles, CLOTH 400
Life of Chopin. By List. Cloth, $50
Life of Handel. BY Schoelcher. Cloth, 400
Life and Letters of Gottschalk. By Hensel. cl 80
Mozart. A Romantic Biography. Cloth, It's
Mendesshon's Letters. vols. Cloth, each, Ito
"reminiscences of Mendelssohn. Cloth, LIS
Ehlert's Letters on Music. Cloth, LIS
History of Music. BY Ritter. Cloth, l5o
Polko's Musical Sketches. Cloth. lis
Bound uniformly in Cloth. Sent postage paid, on
receipt fprice.
OLIVER DlTSoN 4 CO..
at Washington Street, Boston
Q. n. DiTsoM 4 CO..
New YORK,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-12-14

If the street commissioner for the western
district will apply at this office, we will inform
him of the whereabouts of first class water
power,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-12-14

A gentleman from Belfast informs us that
there is considerable talk in that city about a
new railroad from Belfast, by way of Brooks,
to connect with the European & North Amer
lean Railway. Circulars have been issued
and money pledged for the new enterprise.
If the road is built it will be of great and
permanent benefit to Belfast, as it will be the
winter port for all that region Of country
which is tapped by the European & North
American Railway.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-12-14

We would call attention to the advertise
ment Of Holiday goods by Mr.. Charles X.
Partridge, Druggist, under Granite Hall.
Give him call.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-12-14
FROM TORONTO.
Railroad Matters,

Toronto, Ca, Dec 49, The Great West
ern Railroad will be changed Tomorrow, and
the guage between this city and Hamilton on
Saturday next, and closed to business during
the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-12-14
FROM boston.
Railroad Accident.

Boston, Dee. Is. Geo. II. Falcs, resident
of Somervile, was killed tast evening while
stepping from a car III motion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-12-14

The National Asylum Division OF Sons Of
Temperance, made arrangements to receive
some members of the Gardiner division,
and some distinguished temperance lecturers
failing to meet their appointment, the meeting
was addressed by home talent, and collation.
which had been prepared for the guests, was
enjoyed by the inmates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-12-14
NEWS By MAIL.

The First National Gold-Note bank in San
Francisco will begin business January I'd.
1t is asserted on credible authority that
General Pleasonton will be appointed COM
missioner of internal revenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-12-14

Daniel McDuffee, Eliphalet II. Lapham,
Rogers NJ. Lapham, and Daniel B. CASTOR,
all of Pittston, have benn arrested by the
authorities of that town for unlawfully max
ing excavations upon the public highway and
building a fence thereon. The fence is con-
nected with their ice house. They were
arraigned in the municipal court in this city
yesterday, found guilty of the charge, and
ordered to recognize in the sum of $500 each
for their appearance at the March Term of
the Supreme Judicial Court. The surcties
were found, but no defence was put in.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-12-14

The free bridge between Winslow and Wa
terville, which is open to public travel, is
found to be great convenience.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-12-14

The Vassalboro' Manufacturing Company
are now running their mill on full time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-12-14
Cincinnati Produce Market.

CINCISNATI Dec. Is
MESS PORK-ls.75.
LARD-ll4.
BULK MEATS-no demand.
BACON-shoulder and clear rib sides, 13a
LIVE HOGS-620G5.30.
WHISkEY-in good demand S7aSs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-12-14

An individual suggests that it is good
weather for sleighing. Yes, for Staying ones
self
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-12-14

Rev. Dr. Adam Wilson has been danger
gerously sick of pneumonia, from which he
is slowly recovering.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-12-14
MarrieD.

In this city, 10th inst, by Rev C. r. Moor, Frank
Allen to Miss Rose Getchell both of Hallowell
At Cumberland Mills. 10th inst, Chas. ". Bailey
TO Miss Clara T.. Grant, both of {,
In brunswick, 9Th inst, John {. Rideout TO Miss
Mary ii. Andrews.
In Topsham, 18th ult Elisha F. Small of Harps-
well, to Mary Il. Haynes of Bowdon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-12-14

There is deep religious awakening in the
Methodist church and society in Brunswick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-12-14

The little folks are making their plans for
the Christmas holidays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-12-14

To cure sprain-Take medium sized bottle OF
Rennes Pain-k!lling Magic Oil and as soon as pos.
sbe after the sprain, rub this Oil in with the hand
freely and faithfully. until 1t is cured. We have
IA performed by this treatment i'll half AN
hour. sold by TitcOmb. decl3-t&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-12-14
Local anu State Menus.

Grand weather for suicides.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-12-14

Purge out the Morbid Humors of the Blood, by a
dose of AYERS PILLS, and you will have cleaner
heads as well as bodies. tit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-12-14

The Superintendent of schools in Hiawa-
tina, Kansas, is Noah Hanson, formerly of
Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-12-14
FINANCIAL g. COMMERCIAL.
New York Money Market.

NEW YORK, Dec. Il.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-12-14

The trains on the Portland and L ,ensburg
Railroad, on Monday ran up to Bal. n, four
and half miles beyond Steep Falls, and de-
livered stage passengers.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-10-03

I 1t is said that neither the Secretary of State
nor any o.her State Office will be rotated this
year.
Mr.. Pike, of Calais, does not want to be
Speaker. e ra.a
The Star says that there are to be no
changes in the Secretaries of the Senate this
winter, but that in the House, Col. Smith, the
Assistant Clerk, is going for Mr.. Chadbourne,
the Clerk. We think the Star is mistaken.
The Union and Journal publishes complete
: returns of the vote in York county, by which
it appears that Mr.. Lynch has small MAORI
ty in that county, as stated by the Press
soon after election.
The following Congressional districts in
Pennsylvania were carried by the Republi-
cans in 1868, as will be seen, by close Vote
Third, Myers majority, 127; 9TH, Taylor's
(contested); 10Th, Cakes majority, 225; 18th.
Mercur's majority, gil; 10th, Cessna's major
ity, IA; 21st, Covode's majority, 1926.
There will be no election this fall in Texas
the Legislature supposing that the general
election law pending in Congress at its adj
;journment would provide for holding an cleo
tioa. But they did nothing in the matter.
Congress final action being filed, the result is
that Texas will be without representation in
Congress if there is session next spring.
Florida elects Lieutenant Governor and
member of Congress to-day. On the 18th
inst the States of Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indi-
ana, Iowa ana Nebraska hold elections mpor-
tant in themselves and Of additional impor-
lance by reason OF the effect they always ex-
ert upon the elections coming later in the
year. Pennsylvania chooses Congressman:
Ohio, Congressmen and Secretary of Stale
Supreme Judge, Comptroller and member of
the Board OF Public Works; Indiana, Con-
gressmen and Secretary of State, Auditor,
Treasurer, Attorney General Superintendent
of Public Instruction, asd Judges of the Su-
p rior Court tor four districts; Iowa, Con-
gressmen, Secretary of State, Auditor, Treas
urer, Attorney General, Registrar, and Judges
o the Supreme Court; and Nebraska full
State tcket and Congressman. -
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-10-03
current Notes.

A Chicago daily has an enthusiastic column
headed sour Murders"
Chicago is the only town in the United
States that has nine story hotel
Census returns give Oregon 81 900 souls
Washington Territory, 100000
a man near Springport, Iowa had the CON
tents OF his pocketbook, amounting to $160 in
large bills swallowed by mule on the 18th.
The most popular song is that published by
Chicago music dealer, "Father will Settle
the Bill" All the young women of Chicago
sing it. ..-5 fle-gs.fFif
In the city of New York, including tie
Board of Supervisors, Aldermen, and other
municipal officials, there are about $1,000
professional thieves. 7gTa ~ 1907
An Adirondacller at Saratoga, seeing a
Broadway belle driving her phaeton, with the
negro in livery beniLd, remarked a'sThat me-
gro must pay that nice-looking girl a pile to
drive for him."
against Senator Sprague and Professor Groux
for printing various political essays written by
the latter, the Senator's attorney has paid the
amounts of the suit and costs.
Jersey City is bankrupt. Checks, warrants
and certificates drawn by the City Treasurer
are almost worthless. The creditors of the
city cannot get their pay, and the contractors
who are doing work for the city are beginning
to tremble. The Second National Bank it is
said, holds large sum due the city, but the
bank protests all checks drawn by the City
Treasurer.
In the case of George L. Hunt and wife
against the Boston & Maine Railroad Compa-
n.y. IN which the female plaintiff sued to re.
cover forsinjuries received from collision on the
railroad at Wakefield, the Manchester &, Law
renee road being the real defendant. the il1rv
have returned a verdict assessing damages at
$2700. rrs 49,, ~'' az
The Rev. Il. L. Goodwin. of CHICAGO. hal
his tin wedding last Tuesday evening. Tho
tin ware came in'plentifully; but it was found
when the affair was over, that somebody had
palmed off a rich tea service of silver on tho
pastoral pair, instead OF the pure tin. The
intentions of the donors are believed to have
been honorable.
A strange feat of somnambulism was ger
former by Mrs Sarah e. Ross, of Loudon,
N. H., early Sunday morning. After working
hard on Saturday, she went to bed about mid
night. without taking off her dress, and about
o'clock in the morning she arose and walked
to house in the south part Of Concord, dis
lance OF seven miles. The owner of the house,
on rising about O'Clock, saw woman stand
inc in the yard, who asked to come in and
rest herself. Her appearance was very
strange, and the man th0usht her insane.
ID owever he invited her in and she ate some
breakfast, and then laid down on lounge and
sept I'LL about noon. She then awoke sud-
u o ana inquired in great amazement where
pug was I'm giving her husbands name and |
the JOY OF her relatives, who. knowing her
haoit OF sleep walking, had already drarSed a |
pond IN the vicinity, and were soarch;ny Tho |
woods Tor her when she arrived.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-10-03

King William forwarded on Friday the fol-
lowing dispatch from his headquarters at Fer
riers: Early this morning the French troops of
the line made sortie against our troops of the
9th Prussian corps, while the Prussian 9th
corps were attacked by three battalons. At
the same time brigade made demonstration
against the 1lth corps AT the end of two
hours the French took shelter under the guns
of the forts. The Crown Prince commanded
the Prussians.
The plebiscite voted on Sunday in Italy will
be thus stated: "ls a union with the kingdom
OF Italy under the constitutional of Victor
Emanuel and his successor desirable?'' The
King awaits the result at Florence
A war bulletin signed by Gambetta, Secre-
tary of the INTERIOR is published extensively,
announcing that the Prussians had been rout
ed and that Vincennes and Versailles had been
retaken with 5000 prisoners, including Prus-
sian staff officers and much artillery, and that
communication between Paris and Rouen has
been restored. The dispatch is generally
thought in London to be spurious The French
have report that on Wednesday the bridge
spanning the Wise at Criel gave way under the
weight OF the Prussian cannon which were
being moved across, whereby several of them
were precipitated into the river. There was
also some loss of life.
The election of members of the Constituent
Assembly in France will occur Sunday, Oct.
10th.
Advices from Paris state that on the Goth
Prussian officer demanded the surrender of
Fort dIvry, on the southeast of the city. The
commandant promptly refused. A messenger
of the government from Tours had succeeded
in reaching Paris The Prussians seem dis
inclined to attack the city. Ttey still occupy
the heights at respectful distance from the
French forts. Whenever they see copvoys or
reconnoisances they open fire with shot and
shell. They have constructed an entrenched
camp at Versailles and seem to have gone into
winter quarters there.
The daily distribution of meat to the inbabi-
tants of Paris is 500 beeves and 1000 sheen,
A London dispatch says the reports of fight
ing before Paris, in which the Prussians were
I'd defeated ARE by the latest accounts pronounc
ID unworthy of c-edence, but there are no par
culars.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-10-03
TIE CALAIS Cry COUNCIL A,ncR wu,,

The CALAIS CITY COUNCIL AND G. r. WH1p-
DEM-We learn from the st. Croix Courier.
that at the Calais City Council meeting last
monday evening the committee appointed TO
investigate the alleged oyercharges of G. R.
Wndden, Esquire for collecting war claims.
presented lengthy report in which they re-
commented the passage of an order by the
Council to the effect that Mr.. Whidden be
compelled to refund the amount. Mr. Whidden
replied to the charge contained in the report.
at great length, showing that he had performed
more labor than an equivalent for the amonnt
in question. Mr., Lee replied showing that
the amounts pad by other towns for similar
denis charges. Mr.. Whidden dwelt sharply
on report which had appeared in a Calais
paper prcnouncing the claim of Calais against
Inc State bogus one. He defended the claim
against this charge, but he explained circum-
stances which made it exceedingly difficult to
obtain a recognition of it by the State Govern