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Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1870-12-22

Jessica laughed. "You will mako it
cut sort of Paradise, expect, if | let
you go on. But may ask If you had that
house built because you felt 80 sure of
me?"
II did not feel at all sure of you, but
could not help little feeling Of hope. /
did not believe you would care so much
about the life led II you did not love
me the least little bit However, the house
was already built Ono of the members of
the company used to live in 1t. Every
thing seems TO have happened just right
for VI"
"You take too much for granted, Mr..
Bernard, have not yet consented to your
arrangement"
"But, you will, dariings Just consider
how much you will make mo do when you
get up therel''
"That Ia consideration, certainly"
"Ohl we'll know shall have . hard
task mistress. But you will make happy
Perhaps Jeasica felt she had been arbi-
trary enough. At III events her lover had
his own way, and the wedding-dsy was
fixed to suit him; tho bride elect reflect
ing that her simple trousseau would not
require much time for preparation Ruff
fed dresses and trailing silks would BIC en-
tircly out Of place In tho lumber region.
They were 90 happy. sitting there under
the dropping branches Of the ash, with the
siivcry sands NJ their feet, and the river Gid
ing gently BY, that they forgot to 90 up To
the house TO tell the wonderful news To
the family until the dusk Of evening stole
upon them.-W oefs HsNsaaesd Magazine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-03
THE LOClL PAPER.

The New York Tribune has the follow
inc lust remarks in relation to local news
papers which ought to be read by good
many people:
Nothing is more common than to hear peo-
Pile talk of what they pay for advertising NC.
rs To much given in charity. Newspaper by
enhancing the value of the property in the
ncighborhood. and giving the localities in
which they are published reputation abroad
benefit all such. particularly if they are mer-
chant or real estate owners. thrice the amount
yearly of the meagre sum they pay tor their
support Besides. every public spirited citi-
zen has a laudahle pride in having a paper
of which he is not ashamed, even though he
should pick it up in New York or Washing
ton.
A good looking, thriving sheet helps prop
crtv. gives a character to locality. and is in
many respects desirable public convenience.
II from any cause the matter in the local or
editorial column should not be to your stan
dar,i. do not cast it aside and pronouncing IT
good for nothing, until satisfied there has
been no more labor bestowed upon it than Is
paid for. If YOU want good readable sheet
it must he supported. And it must not be
supported in spirit of charity either but be-
cause YOU feel necessity to support 1t. The
local is the power that moves the people
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-03
THE CROPS OF 1869.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 90. An advance
summary of the latest information in refer
encc to the crops of the past season, re-
ceived at the Agricultural Department.
shows that in New England the corn crop
is less than that of last year by about IS
600 bushels The only States reporting an
increase in quantity are Minnesota. Flor
ida, Nebraska. Kansas, Texas and Califor-
mia. Louisiana and Iowa give nearly the
average.
The principal corn growing section OF
the West. averages Il reduction of fully
twenty. per cent. in the yield. With all
the increase of farmers to produce and
population to consume, and with the actual
enlargement of the area under culture, it
is certain that there is actually less corn
produced this wear than in 1868.
Cotton-The aggregate production, in
accordance with the returns received to
this date, is little more than two per cent.
above the Weld of 1868, or about 200
600 bales, or fully 5000, 900 of bales of 400
pounds each.
Potatoes-The crop is very large. The
greatest increase is respectively in Kansas.
Nebraska. Illinois. Iowa and Missouri.
All of the eastern States. New York, New
jersey and Pennsylvania. and all the ives
tern. except Minnesota. have advanced IN
production but the southern States, ex-
cepting only Florida, Louisiana and Tex
as. have reduced their aggregate.
Tobacco-The latest returns indicate a
reduction of one-third in Virginia and
Maryland. one-sixth in Kentucky. sixteen
per cent in Michigan, and slight de-
c crease in Indiana and Illinois. Massachu'
sets. West Virginia, Michigan, Wisconsin
and the States west of the Mississippi have
somewhat enlarged their production. A
fair summary of these returns would seem
to indicate an aggregate reduction of about
twenty per cent.
Fruits-The apple crop was more thar
an average one in the West, with the eX
ception of Ohio. where reduction of II
per cent. is Indicated Maine, Massachu
s.etts. and Rhode Island made but half !
rop. New Hampshire and Connection
three fourths. while Vermont enjoyed
ness'ly her average yield. New York ant
Penn svlvania suffered nearly tenth re
duction. New jersey. Delaware, Mary
land and Virginia produced crops iron
full to large, and moro southern States re
port generally a small yield.
| Sorghum-The culture has extende
southwest and beyond the Missouri, an
the manufacture of sirup has increased.
More attention than usual has been give
to honey production in the younger State
In Kansas the buckwheat average has bee
extended very materially for the supply {
bee forage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-03

The editor of the Gardiner Home journal
views with regret the terrible slaughter that
has been made in the woods around Gardiner,
within the last ten years. He says lit fairly
, makes our heart ache to see it, and that the
| eautiful retreats, SO long enjoyed, will soon
b, all stripped of their sylvan glories' and we
sb all have only barren fields instead, for 1t Is
a I hysical law that barrenness follows invarla-
hlv the destruction of the forests of a country.
The editor thinks it high time that something
Shot Id be done to stay this obstruction Of our
fores is; and hopes the Legislature will pass
some law encouraging the growth OF timber,
AT lie asst so far as to allow towns to exempt
wood and from taxation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-03

Some months since Secretary Boutwell,
abolished the Office of Surveyor at PASSPORT,
Maine, on the ground that it was useless
expense. Recently reasons were given why
the office should be continued and the Secre-
tary proposed to recall the letter and reinstate
tbe former incumbent. The question arose
whether the Secretary could by revoking
such an order, re-establish the Office. solici-
tor Banfeld decided that the office was
abolished and could only be made by Con-
prpssional enactment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-03
domestic Mems.

The Telegraph states that on the the 23d OF
August, Capt VIM. NJ. Otis of Brunswick,
left his home for Hong Kong. He spent one
day in New York. and then started by rail
road for San Francisco, where he arrived IN
seven days six hours from New York. AT
noon of the 4th of September he left port IN
the steamer "Japan,' 400 tons burthen, for
Yokohama. where he arrived Sept. 2zth, and
left on the Goth for Hong Kong, where he ar
rived the 9th of October. He spent thirteen
,lays in Hong Kong and Canton, and left the
former port on the 10Th of October in the
Japan" and arrived at Yokohama on the
2sth. Four days were occupied in discharg-
ing and taking in cargo and ballast, and on
Nov, LIST the steamer sailed for San Francis
co. which port she reached Nov. 22d. TN the
23d Capt. Otis left in the cars for home ar
irving in Brunswick Dee. 2ist. he spent one
dav in New York upon his return. and lost
two days by missing railroad connections
He estimates his travel by water at l3,on
miles and by rail 1000 miles. He was travel
ling in all seventy days. 80 long
tourney so rapidly made is something to talk
If oven in these 60 ahead times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-03

The Commissioners on Assumption OF Mu
nicipal War debts have concluded their iaoorS'
The cost TO the State for the Commission
Clerk, bonds and incidentals will not be lar
from $4,000. The engraving and printing OF
the bonds cost s33I7 60. There are OF each
denomination POO bonds of $1,000, 100 OF
s5oO 100 of 5000 and 2000 of 500. Mr.
Walker. the Clerk, has rendered most val
liable service to the Commissioners:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-03

The State Temperance Executive Commtte
call upon the men and women of Maine, who
are in favor of the suppression of lntcmper-
ance and of the advancement of the cause OF
prohibition by all such measures as experience
has demonstrated to be necessary for that pur-
pose, are invited to meet in Mass Convention
at Auburn Hail. in the city of Auburn, on
Thursday and Friday, January 9th and 2sth,
1870. The Convention will organize at
o'clock p. NJ, on Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-03

The January number OF Good Health rs
well filled with able articles upon Ndrious and
important subjects relating to health ana
disease. We do not see why this magazine
should not reach an extensive circulation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-03

Mr. Daniel Crockett the oldest resident OF
the town of Prospect, died on the 9th of De
cember, at the advanced age of "a years and 4
months. Mr.. Crockett was born at Windham
in l77s; moved to Prospect in lS0S, and ever
after resided in that town. Although he some
time since retired from active life. he was
universally known to the inhabitants of the
town, old and new. who had long looked upon
him as one of the landmarks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-03

On Thursday and Friday evenings last the
Tiger Engine Company of Ha!loweii held
fair and levee, the proceeds of winch will be
devoted to the Purchasing of new hose Tor
the machine. We understand the entertain
ment was quite successful pecuniarily -and
otherwise.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-03

Mr.. F. l.. Hanscom who we believe went
lob printing establishments in Chicago. He
started IA small job office in that city FIVE
wears ago, and from this humble beginning
has by industry and perseverance established
A large and paying business. Seven steam
presses are kept constantly in use, and some
forty of the best workmen to bc obtained find
steady employment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-03

Fryeburg correspondent of the Oxford
Democrat says ground was broken on the con
templated Portland 4 Ogdensburg Railroad.
near the Fair grounds in that village. on Mon
day. the 10Th inst \ large embankmcnt has
already been made in the fill at the head OF
Wards Pond Stone masons are at work on
the masonry. Work is progressing rapidly on
the whole of this division extending to Hiram,
and at the present time over a mile has been
graded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-03

The town of Brunswick has Just received
new Zimmerman fire engine, in exchange Tor
her old one. The cylinders are o 3-f inches
in diameter. and the Telegraph SAYS it is me
o,i,;,s, of experts that the machine will prove
to be q yaiashle one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-03
JOSH BILLINGS BULLETIN ON HIS
HEALTH.

HEALTH.
The Boston Lyceum Bureau has received
the following bulletin of Josh Billings
health
NEW YORK, SUNDAY
Dear Chiidren Il telcgraphed to Won
on Saturday that ! could not fill New
Hampshire appointments. | am used up,
for the present, at all events. When am
well, there is no man in the talking frater-
nifty who can talk more in the week and
feel more like double iointci eel than
do. am sick all over. and AKA. as hoarse
as "a Shanghai rooster. Ny head is I.
prison house of~pain and corruption, and
| only eat because am stimulated with
iron and quinine. My doctor is trying to
keep me above the disease, and thus throw
it off. l am the most seedy old wreck Won
ever gazed at ! am letting my heard
grow and my face looks like bulldog
with the hair clipped close, and my
eyes nave gone back into my head until
they look like dog kennels. -, Your very
busy time will soon be over and then you
will have time to sit down and repent of
the sin of having let loose on AN innocent
and unsuspecting world. such windy
horde of ranters i'll pantaloons and panta-
lettes. would not repent your sins for
less than o. cents on 4 dollar. Il viii take
at least three hard winters to freeze New
England clear from the miasWa of the
present lecturing epidemic. Ii there is
anybody on earth whom | ,lespise more
than pity, it is a lecturer travelling round
from town with batch Of griIrlccS. or at
best Il few old scientific gags. ! lam going
to 70 into the itineIant old umbrella meud-
ing business, and become il not respect
FUZZY, at least penitcnt JOSH BILLINGS. .
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-03

Some $500 have been subscribed towards
purchasing instruments for the Pennington
Brass Band.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-03
Railroad Matters.

The journal says the huildng of the rail-
road cribs across the flats, in Belfast, has been
let to 4. & J. Bennett 4 Co., formerly of
Bucksport. There will be twenty cribs, 10 by
- feet, 10 feet high, and viii cost $1,000.
The Times says Oliver Moses, Esq, Presi-
dent of the Knox 4 Lincoln Railroad. while in
Rockland few days ago. reported work along
the line advancing rapidly this winter. and
said track-laying will commence in the spring
or early summer months
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-03

The corn factory of J. W. Jones At Ken
lall's Mills has closed up the years business
with the following record, viz; Put up 100
600 cans. and only about Il two thirds yield at
that. Paid out $1,000. Employed six hands
the whole year and $50 hands during harvest
ing. Some farmers realized 500 per acre,
although an average would be from $40 10
$40 per acre. The farmers are all well salts
fed with the experiment and promise to plant
more next year than they did this.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-03

Harper's Monthly for January contains
combination of the biographical sketches OF
Frederick the Great, has something of Paul
Du Chaiilu, aud 4 large amount Of descrip-
dive. historical and other interesting reading
with excellent illustrations. II continues 10
keep its hold upon the public favor Ms p SUI
pcrior magazine for popular reading
Pierce has il.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-03

Ga The Bath Times says that Bishop Nicely
has been so successful IA the founding and
mana cement of the Young Ladies School at
Augusta, that he 10 nds 10 establish a similar
one for ho!ss located al a central point in the
s.@te, Last week the Bishop examined uhe
franklin school establishments al Topshan,
With, a view q purchasing it. This estah-
lishnent is owned Wy Hon. Warren johnson
and Is for. sale.
The Dover Observer says the Senator elee
from piseataquis County, Hon. j. 6. Mayo
as, been coaGBed to ias house by sever,
sickness the, past week !; and ii is do'.btfu
whether he viii be able to attend at the open
ing oil the Legislature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-03

miscellaneous poems some of which are
now printed for the first time,
Pierce has it for sale,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-03

Go count the stars in yon bright sky,
The sands upon the shore,
You'll find the blessings from on high,s
In number, are much more.
Count all the leaves upon the trees,
The waves upon the sea,
More numerous still than all OF these,
Our daily gifts Will be.
And yet, ungrateful that we are,
We seemingly forget
To whom we owe our constant care,
Our great, increasing debt.
To Him who sits enthrOned above.
Our grateful incense raise,
And tho unseen IN worlds of love,
He'll hear our humble praise.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-03

The Boston Lyceum Bureau has received
the following bulletin Of Josh Billings
health:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-03

yressiOnal enactment.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-07-28
A Temperance Dog.

A workingman, who spent his even
ings at the tavern, once pursuaded his
dog, who had followed him, to swallow
some liquor. 1t made the poor brute
tipsy; and he tambled over, and played
such queer antics that the topers roared
with laughter.
The next night the man took his dog,
so as to have some more fun: but, when
they got to the door, the animal would
go no further. They coaxed and drove,
and the tavern-kecper brought out some
cake but it was all of no USE Caesar
had taken the pledge; one trial of the
liquor was enough for him. He was not
to be caught in rumtgay the second
time.
1t proved to be as good as temper
ance lecture to all those topers. Caesar S
master. was never known to enter tav-
ern again. He made up his mind that
he ought TO know as much as a dog :;
and some of the other topers followed
his example.
know as much as a dogl'' That
it. boys and girls. We sometimes hear
of men who are drunk as beast. .
But beasts done get drunk. They are
wiser in this respect than some men.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-07-28
The Funding Bill.

The following is summary of the
Funding bill E: Section l provides for the
issue of 5000. 600, 900 5 per cent bonds,
and 81 900, 600 / per cent, bonds, run
ning respectively 10, - and so years.
Section . authorities the Secretary Of the
Treasury TO sell said bonds at par for
coin, and to apply the proceeds to the
redemption Of the outstanding 5-20s at
their par value. or he may exchange the
new for old bonds at par Tor par, but the
new bonds shall be issued for no other
purpose. \ sum not exceeding ] per
cent. is allowed for commissions in nego-
stating the new bonds. Section pro-
vides for the redemption of the Dos
now or hereafter falling due, at par,
beginning with the first numbered and
issued, interest to cease three months
after the proper notice has been given
Section ) authorizes D per cent. inter
est on gold deposits. Twenty-Five per
cent. of such deposits must be retained
in the United States Treasury, the bal
ance to be used in the redemption of the
s. COS under the provisions Of section l.
Section provides for the canceling of
al bonds now held, or hereafter purchas-
ca on account Of the sinking fund. See
ton :, which provides thai new banks
shall be compelled to take four per Nnt.
bonds as basis of circulation, is striek-
en- out.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-07-28

THE u. S. CIRCUIT AND DISTRICT
oURTs.-The Circuit Court Judge sits
with the Judge of the District at each
regular term of the United States Dis
triet Court. When the Judges disagree,
the ease is certified up for trial in the
next higher court. The District Judge
sits alone only at special terms.
The joint tribunal, at regular terms,
has appellate jurisdiction as follows
/. Ola admiralty and bankrupt
cases tried by the District Court, with
cut regard to the amount involved.
?. OF all other cases tried by the
District Court, where the sum involved
IS $500 or over.
3. 1t has original jurisdiction in al
cases where one of the parties to the
suit is a nonresident.
Special terms of the District Court
can be called by the said court on no.
tice of twenty days.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-07-28
The Tax and Tariff Bill.

Inc AK anu
The above bill, as it passed Congress,
recently, willreduce taxation. tits thought
about $4,000, see, compared With the
basis of revenue for last year The bill
is very long, covering about eighty pages.
It's principal features. are as follows -
The income tax stands, until 1872, at p
per cent, with $4,000 and actual rent of
homestead exempt from the tax; all spe-
cial taxes are abolished on bankers, bro
kers, foreign insurance agents, patent
night dealers, pawnbrokers, keepers OF
hotels, inns or taverns, proprietors OF
places Of public amusement, billiard
rooms, bowling alleys, lottery dealers, Jug
glers, licenses for cigar and tobacco deal
ers, etc. The new tariff goes into effect
December /, 1870, and the duty on pig
iron is fixed at 81 per ton, being 81 less
than the existing law. On Bessemer
steel rails, it is fixed at $23 per ton.
On sugar not above No. T, the duty is
Il cents per pound above No. 7, , cents
per pound above No. IS, p cents:
above No. Is, 81 cents on all refined,
loaf, lump. crushed, powdered, granula-
ted sugar, 4 cents per pound; tea, IS
cents; coffee, 8 cents. On molasses the
duty is % cents per gallon. On cotton
threads, haircloth, etc., the duty is in
creased.
Special taxes do not cease till next May,
taxes on sales not till next October. and
The others that are abolished expire on
the 1st Of August next. The tax on
salaries of Government officers ceases
the 1st Of August, and the difference to
that Gate between 5 and 2! per cent. is to
be deducted next spring.
In social or religious communities, five
persons are to be counted as a family.
The publication Of income returns is posi-
lively prohibited. A D per cent. tax is
laid on dividens Of incorporated banks,
trust companies, savings institution, and
all insurance, railroad, STEAMBOAT, canal,
turnpike, slack-water, gas, coal, mining,
bridge and manufacturing companies,
whether payable to citizens or non resi-
dents. Interest allowed deDositors, in
savings banks is not to be called divi
dends. The consolidation Of collector
ship and superYisorship districts, and the
discharge of needless officers is allowed
to the President. The free list is greatly
enlarged. Steam slow machinery comes
in free for two years. Tonnage duties on
vessels owned By our own citizens are
abolished, as are also duties on boats,
barges, and flats. The new port of entry
provisions go into effect on the LIST Of
next September and October, at Boston,
Providence, Philadelphia, Baltimore,
Norfolk, Charleston, Savannah, New
Orleans, Portland, DE /; Portland, Ore.
gon; Buffalo, Chicago, Cincinnati, st.
Louis, Evansville, Milwaukee, GAINESVILLE,
Cleveland, San Francisco, Memphis, and
Mobile. At each of these ports where
there is none now, one appriser is to be
appointed, at a salary of $4,000, with
such weighers, guagers, &C., as are ne
ressary.
Though some sections Of the country
may complain of particular features of
this bill, we believe that the law will be
acceptable to the people generally.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-07-28
II Is sl1rnrisinp that when

1t is surprising that when so simple
thing as cabbage leaf will effectually
protect people from stroke of the sun,
there are so many victims to it every year.
The hot season is now fully upon US. In
a fortnight more we viii have entered
upon the dogdays, when more than usual
care viii be necessary on the part of
those susceptible to the rays of earth S
illumination. A damp handkerchief, a
leaf, any article possessed of the power
of absorbing heat, viii suffice, placed in
hat to grant immunity to all. The pre-
caution should not be neglected, because
one stroke Of the sun ever after makes
the victim liable to sudden death fro IN
another stroke at some subsequent per-
iod, as likely near as remote.