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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-07

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4 TERS,
Fer the following complaints. Perfect ss:is
faction in each and every case fully gnnrsn
toed, or the money cheorfuIly refunded
Dyspepsia.
Indigestion and Heartburn.
Weakness, Larguo and Dnhi..
Loss Of Appetite.
Nervous Headaches.
Obstinate Constipation.
Torpid Conditions ofthe Liver.
Also sure preventive Of Ague nhd Fever
and all Bilious Diseases. They arc plea art to
tho taste, end the most delicate stomach will
find nothing dissgreeable in them. Over four
hundred bottles have bean sold within the las.
month. In quart bottles, Ct one dollar each. -
For sale by a druggists ard country mor
chants. Prepared only by
JANNEY & CO,
my l45 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-07

lust RECEIVFD-A supply of GERM AN
j PRODUCES, comprising Barley Lent lis,
Farina, Split Peas Prunes, &c, &c. by
anl FRED. RRCKER,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-02-05
BLAIR AGAIN.,

Frank p Blair, the gay and festive can
didate of the democracy for Vice Presi-
dent, is again brought into notice by late
decision of the Supreme Court. 1t APP
pears that he signalized his new born zeal
in the democratic party last year, by de-
clining to take the prescribed oath in the
new constitution of Missouri, whereby the
person is obliged to swear that he was
never in arms against the State or United
States government in order to be quail
fled voter. Having refused to take the
oath his vote was rejected at the polls by
the Judges of elections, for which he
brought suit against them. The State
Court decided that the judges did right,
and now the Supreme Court of the United
States has sustained the decision, and
Frank is heneeforth without remedy for his
voluntary disfranchisement.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-02-05
AMERICA AND ENGLAND.

The visit of the officers of the Monarch
to the Capital of the State to observe the
place where and the manner in which the
governmental affairs of the State are con-
Quoted is one interesting to them and us.
While we remember that England was the
home of our forefathers, and that the ties
of consanguinity bind us to her people,
we know that there is so much difference
between the institutions, customs and
habits of the two countries, that the visitor
from the one to the other must experience
much that is strange and difficult to COM
prehend. Long before we broke away
from the apron strings of Mother England,
we were being moulded into separate
and distinct people, having ideas OF our
own. and tending by habits of thoughts to
become the nation which we are. Dis
tance from home authority and protection
compelled our fathers to establish local
regulations for their own government and
rely upon themselves for support and
defence Perhaps they caught something
of the spirit of independence from the un-
trammeled Indians, or our own grand and
freely flowing rivers, or boundless forests,
but however it came, it was not the effect
but the cause of the Revolution, and the
nationality which it has produced is such
as nowhere else to be found upon the
globe. Thiny-fye States have each their
Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-02-05
GENERAL NEWS.

Jay Gould has presented ten thousand dol
lars to Princeton College.
Rumors of the serious ill health of the Pope
are again in circulation.
The Emperor of Austria teaches his own
children.
The legal interest in Virginia is now twelve
per cent.
Prince Arthur and suite, accompanied by
Sir Edward Thornton, the British minister,
have engaged rooms at the st. James Hotel,
and are expected to arrive in Boston to-day
The Russians are actively pushing the cul-
ture of the tea plant in Turkestan, and the
results have proved very satisfactory.
The New Hampshire State Prison has re-
Gently been improved. New work-rooms,
cells, hospitals, and better accommodation S
for women convicts, have been provided. The
chapel has also been enlarged.
The Washington Chronicle makes the start
ling statement that the agitation of the ques-
ton of removing the Capitol ''has already cos t
the people of Washington not less than Sl2,-
500 900 within year in the depreciation of
real estate"
The Ohio river bridge is finished. The last
span was completed Monday, after the labor
of two and half years. The bridge is one
mile long, exclusive of approaches, and con-
ssts of two spans, each three hundred and
seventy, and third, four hundred feet long.
1t has also draw in the centre.
There are said to be 1000 laborers out of
employment in San Francisco. The old
Partisan plan of street improvements is pro-
posed to silence the clamor for bread.
While fire was burning in Somerville,
Mass, recently, the hose of fire engine was
stretched across the track of the Fitchburg
Railroad Company. passing train cut the
hose, and the town has entered suit against
the Company for S22 900, the amount of dam
age caused by the fire.
The father of the ''Welsh fasting girl, who
was scientifically starved to DEATH has been
found guilty of manslaughter by a coroners
Jury, and committed for trial
All of the Virginia members of Congress
have now been admitted with the exception of
Mr.. Segar, whose case is not yet disposed of.
There is no doubt as to his election, but it yet
remains undecided whether Virginia is en-
titled to member at large.
Recent explorations in the Rocky Mountains
have determined that the highest point in
these mountains yet measured is Mount Har-
ward, fourteen thousand two hundred and
seventy feet The climate of the mount is
represented as very peculiar. The rains,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-02-05
House.
FRIDAY, Feb. 4

FRIDAY, Feb. 1.
PRAYER by Rev. MFR. SARGENT of Augusta
Papers from the Senate disposed of in con-
currenee.
Resolve in favor of Joseph NJ. Soccabeyis
was read twice, rules being suspended, and
passed TO be engrossed.
A communication was received from the
Secretary of State transmitting the annual
report of the Commissioners Of Fisheries,
which was read.
On motion of Mr.. DAVIS,
Ordered, That the third annual report OF
the Commissioners on Fisheries laid before
the members of the Legislature, be referred to
the Committee on Fisheries for action, upon
the suggestions therein contained
Mr.. Mills, from the Committee on PEN
sions, on petition OF Nathaniel S. Greene for
pension, reported leave TO withdraw.
Same member, from the same committee,
made the same report on petition Of w. W.
Quinby for State pension.
Mr.. STovER, from the Committee on Fish
cries, made the same report on petition of
Charles Balch ct ais, for authority to erect a
fish weir in Bailey's Mistake Cove.
Same member, from the same committee,
made the same report on the petition of w.
j.. Rice ct ais, for amendment of an act
authorizing Mary E. Balch to construct fish
weirs in Moose river, in Trescott.
Mr.. GREEN, from the Committee on Agri-
culture, reported leave to withdraw on peti-
ton for the Incorporation of the Penobscot
Central Agricultural Society.
Mr.. SMITH, from the Committee on State
Lands and State Roads, on petition of Vera
nus Chandler for deed of lot of land, re-
ported leave to withdraw.
Mr.. CHASE, from the same Committee,
made the same report on petition of G. III.
Freeman for deed of lot of land
Mr.. Vosg, from the Judiciary Committee,
on bill an act TO amend sec. of chap. 80 of
the Revised Statutes, reported the same in "a
new draft, and that it ought to pass. Printed
under rules.
Mr.. GASSETF, from the Committee on Pen
sions, on order reported bill an act to con-
tinue in force the provisions of chap. 40 OF
the laws of 1865 authorizing pensions for dis
abled soldiers and seamen. Printed under
rules.
MIR. DAVIS, from the Committee on Fish
cries on petition reported bill an act to au-
thorizc Geo. Mcclellan 10 construct and
maintain fish wiers and wharyes in the tide
waters OF Herring Cove in the town OF Tres
cott Read and assigned.
MIR. MEARs, from the same Committee, on
petition reported bill an act for the preserva-
ton Of trout and other Ash in Grass pond in the
town of Waidoboro. Read and assigned.
Mr.. KlaBALL, from ihe Committee on Di-
vision OF Towns, on petition Of VIM. Il.
Moody for Strengthening tlie town lines be-
tween Kennebunkport and Blddeford, re-
ported leave to withdraw
Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-02-05
DEATH or HON SAMUEL B. HOLT.

DEATH OF HON. SAMUEL B. HOLT.
Our community was yesterday forenoon
made sorrowful by the announcement of the
sudden death of the Hon. Samuel B. Holt, at
the Cushnoc House. Mr.. Holt came from his
home in Turner, on Monday, to resume his
duties as one of the clerks to the Board of
Valuation Commissioners, and was then suf-
fering from an attack of fever. Thursday
night he grew worse, and yesterday forenoon
died suddenly of congestion of the lungs,
His family was at once notified of his danger
bring his wife, but he died before her arrival.
Mr.. Holt was about sixty years of age, and
was much in public life, having been three
years in the lower House of our Legislature,
and Senator from his district in 1859 and GO.
He was also q clerk to the Valuation Com
mission ten years ago, and was selected by the
present Board on account of his recognized
faithfulness and ability in public business. In
these long years of service he was ever known
as a practical hard working and most honor
able man, and it would not be easy to find a
record freer from reproach than his. And
not only has he fulfilled all his public trusts
in the most thorough and fortunate manner,
but he was considerate and kindly-hearted
gentleman in all the ways of life; and whcr-
ever he was known he will be most tcnderly
remembered. X
Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-02-05

which are frequent are always accompanied
by thunder and lightning; when dry and clear
it resembles a tropical climate.
There is drouth in the southern portion OF
California. The cattle in Tulare and Santa
Barbara Counties are dying, and new settlers
are seeking other locations. Without liberal
farming interests in that section.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-02-05

Mr. Hanson of Waterville said he was OPP
competition among our publishing houses for
the very great improvements made in our text
books for the past years.
Does not think the interest of the State de-
mands uniformity.
Mr.. Roberts of Bangor concurred with the
foregoing remarks. Has remonstrance
signed by nearly all the teachers and COM
mittees of Bangor. They are decidedly op-
posed to uniformity. Town uniformity an
swcrs nearly all the required purposes. lst
is it practicable; second would the best Sc
lection be made; third would that decision be
acquiesced in, if State uniformity should be
decided upon. The law is a dead letter in
Vermont. A good work has been begun in
the State but a step towards uniformity Will
prove disastrous to education in Maine.
Mr. Gross of Brunswick said he came to
express his opinion upon this question as a
teacher of Maine. Thinks we need no special
legislation for the floating population of the
State. In his school the pupils usually buy
enforce the law of last winter and there will
be no difficulty in bringing about town uni
formity. Have no multiplicity of text books
in Brunswick. Thinks we shall meet with a
great loss financially with uniformity. Bath
has purchased her books during the past year
cheaper than Vermont where uniformity
prevails. As it now is publishers will put in
new books as an even exchange for they have
the promise of supplying them for five years.
What we want is for our teachers to use our
text books as a means.
But the great objection to uniformity is that
it will create a monopoly in the contracting
for text books. These objections must be
plain to US all.
Mr.. Webb of Cumberland said he approved
a year ago opposing State uniformity. There
are other things of more prominence which
need prior attention. Does otthink a teach
er needs to be acquainted with multiplicity
of text books. Favors gradual State uni
formity-would not sweep all the books away
at one time. The committees of many cities
and towns are in favor of town uniformity
Some favor town. some county and some State
uniformity. Q-M
Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-02-05

A special despatch says the iron-clads
Miantonomoh and Terror have been ordered
to return to Boston from Portland. The Ply
mouth has been ordered to proceed to Ports
mouth, where she will be overhauled and re-
paired. Her officers and crew will be trans
ferred. The Benicia has been ordered to
Portsmouth, to coal, and then will proceed on
her voyage to China. This disposes of the
fleet that received the Monarch, with the re-
mains of the late George Peabody
Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-02-05

The burglars who recently broke into the
North Adams (Mass.) savings bank, and stole
all the papers of the bank and $4,000, have
effected a compromise with the directors by
which they return $500. The papers were
all burned the day after the robbery. The
robbers have accordingly cleared $4OO
Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-02-05

The Eastport Sentinel says last Saturday
night, Mr., Elson, photographer, was Sc
verely beaten by three or four men at Penn
broke, with whom he had been drinking, and
at first it was thought he had received fatal
injuries, but it is now thought he will recover.
Elson, is the person who attempted the pedes-
trian feats near Eastport last summer, and has
recently been at Pembroke, working at his
business, photography.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-02-05
At the annual meeting of the Warren Man.

At the annual meeting of the Warren Man.
ufacturing Company, held on the 26th ult,
the following gentlemen were chosen directors
for the ensuing year Albert johnson of Cam
den; John Fogler of South Hope; M. M.
Richards of Waldoboro' Wm o. Fuller of
Rockland; Thomas p. Burgess of Warren ;
f. N. Crawford of Warren; A. Ii. Hodsdon
of Warren.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-02-05

The Ellsworth American thinks Mrs. Luella
Gross of Orland is prabably the oldest person
in the County of Hancock if not in the state
of Maine. She is LOG years old. Her maiden
name was Luela Lanpher.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-02-05

The Calais Advertiser says that at the late
term of the S. J. Court, Silver and Murphy,
the two men bound over for trial by Judge
Downes for robbing Samuel Wood, were sem
fenced to the State Prison for the term OF five
years. Geo. Foley was sent to Prison two
wears, for breaking into the wheel-wright-
shop of Messrs. Gates & Wenworth at Mill
town.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-02-05
SPECIAL, NOTICE.

The Joint Standing Committee on Division Of
Towns will meet in the Representatives Hall on
Thursday the 10th of February at O'Clock p. NJ,
the purpose of considering the petition of J. $.
Kicker and 500 Others for the division of Westbrook.
SAMUEL .ni WnAissoN, chairmen
Augusta January 81, 1870.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-02-05
Committee ON Insane Hospifal.

The Committee on Insane Hospital will NEE! on
Wednesday the Nh inst, at 2 +. NJ, in the Senate
Chamber, TO take INTO consideration the appropri-
atons necessary for finishing the additions recently
made thereto. JOSHUA GRAY, Cbairmen
j. Il. MAIN,
Augusta Feb I'd 1870.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-02-05

The Argus says officer Curran on Wednes-
day arrested a deserter from the 9Th Regiment,
L. S. r. A., named William Fitzgerald, He
had sold his clothing, gun and equipments
with the intention of becoming private citi-
zen, but the government has a different view
of the matter.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-02-05

Isaac S. Kalloch, formerly OF Name mas
withdrawn from the Superintendency OF the
Lawrence Galveston haiiroad'
in order to devote his entire attention to the
editorsb;p of the Lawrence Journal
Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-02-05

The Ellsworth American says the veteran
school. teacher, John Carter of Orland, has
just finished his ninety fourth school, Mr..
Carter is fifty six years of age, and has taught
school for thirty four consecutive winters.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-02-05
Legislative Committee Notices.
Notice..

Friday the Ilth day of February inst is assigned
by the Committee ON Railroads, Ways and Bridges
for hearing in the case of the Georges Valley
Railroad. BY order of Committee.
Feb. g. 1863. S. 7. KINKS.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-02-05

The Committee on Fisheries will meet IN Room
No 16, state House, Tuesdays and Thursdays OF
each week at 2 O'Clock p. NJ. until further notice.
II. s. BARTLETT, Cba,rren
l.. Ii. STOVER.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-02-05

The Lewiston Journal says the voters in the
c;tv of Auburn are notified to meet at their
several ward rooms next Monday, to deposit
their .'yeas" or ''nays" on the question OF
union of Lewiston and Auburn,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-02-05
Committee Notice..

The Joint Special Committee of both branches Of
the Legislature on the subject of Temperance will
hold regular meetings hereafter at the Representa-
tives Hall, on Tuesday evenings at O'Clock.
All persons interested are invited to attend.
THOS. s. LANG, Cba;,,,e,
G. r WHIDDEN,
Augusta, Feb. 4, 1870.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-02-05

We learn from the Advertiser that one OF
the dwelling houses on Lafayette street IN
Calais, owned by Deacon Kelley, caught nre
on the 2Sth ult., and was entirely destroyed
Loss $1,000; partly insured. No careless
ness attributed to any one.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-02-05

Rev. J. II. Amies of New York, has re-
ceved a call to become pastor of the Bates
Street Universalist Society of Lewiston. >
Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-02-05
Committee on Interior Waters.

The Committee on Interior Waters win meet at
Room No; 8, State House, Tuesdays and Fridays of
each week at O'Clock p. NJ, until further notice.
F. LORIxG TALBOT, rb.;,,an
GEO. w. HAMMOND, I Siai' iAS"'
Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-02-05
Daily s|ennebtt tournal.
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Saturday Morning, February 5, 1870.
State Of Maine.

Il sEsATE- Jan. 3. ls-B.
Ordered The House eOncurTlag tt2Ai al petitions
for private legislation except petitions for redress
of wrongs and grieyanees7 which sal .,s pr-A-liA9
to this Legislature after the frs; dzy Of Fs0rgArT
next be referred TO tine Legislature and that
this order be published in the Daily kenEebec Jour
nal until that date.
Read and passed; sent down for concurrence.
SAMUEL W. LANE Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-02-05
Committee ON Indian Affairs.

The Committee on Indian Affairs will meet in
room No. 49, State House, on Wednesday Of each
week at two O'Clock p. NJ ;, until further notice.
THOMAS X. KINGSBURY, Cb.irmcn
ALDEN BRADFORD,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-02-05
Committee on Finance.

The Committee on Finance will meet at the
Treasurer's Office, on Wednesday of each week. at
81, o'clock A. NJ.
THOS. +. TWITCHELL, Chairman
Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-02-05

William Maddox is President of the North
Ellsworth Farmers Club, ID. +. Maddox, Sec
retary, Abram Tourtelot, Treasurer. The
Club meets once week.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-02-05
Cnn,laittee ON the .Jndiciaru.

The Committee on the Judiciary will meet at their
room in State House, on Tuesday and Thursday OF
each week, at 2S o'clock Il. H. until further notlce
{, en2s p; LISpsfHi R. pWsfmHfibpES chairmen,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-02-05
Committee on Horticulture.

The Committee on Agriculture will meet in the
Senate Chamber Wednesday of each week, at hall
past O'Clock p NJ until further notice.
TT. T F tAEGs GREENE, chairmen.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-02-05

The Joint Standing Committee on the Reform
Schoo, will meet in the Senate Chamber, on We'd
nesday of each week, at O'Clock r. NJ, until fur
ther notice JOHN B. NEALLEY, Cbairmen.
DANIEL STICKNEY, IMAM
Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-02-05
Committee on Education.

The Committee on Education will meet in the Of
fee of State Superintendent of Schools, on We'd
ne sday Of each week, until further notice.
CHARLES BUFFUM, fbo;rmer
\. B. FARWELL, NN''
Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-02-05

The Joint Standing Committee on Pensions will
meet in Room No. II, at the State House on Thurs
,iay of each week at p. NJ, until further notice.
TIMOTHY FULLER, Chai,men.
NJ. +. GANNETT, on'h"eA'
Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-02-05
Committee on Dirtsion of Town

The Joint Standing Committee on Division Of
Towns will meet in Room No. H. at the Capitol on
Tuesday of each week during the session, at IN
0''0'A L L. sAMiL wAsssoN. Chairmen'
Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-02-05
IN HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,, !.

IN HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,,
Jan 2I, 1870.
Read, amended by striking out the word first" "
and inserting in lieu thereof the word "trentfeth y
and passed. Sent up for concurrence.
s. j. CHADBOURNE, Clerk.
IN SENATE, Jan. %, 1870,
The Senate receded and cOncurred with the House.
SAMUEL w. LANE, Secretary.
4 true copy.
Attest: SAMUEL W. LANE, Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-02-05

The Somerset Reporter says Skowhegan,
above ali other things. needs woolen factory.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-02-05
Committee on Railroads, Ways and Bridge.

The Committee Railroads, Ways and Bridges
will meet in the Senate Chamber, Tuesday and
Thursday of each week until further notice.
T. III. CUSHING, rhai~r,ar
). T. KINKS,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-02-05
SAML HANSON chairmen.
Committee on Dirision of Counties.

commute OH DtttstoH " NS"ft's"'
The Joint Standing Committee on Division OF
Counties will meet in No. IL, at the Capitol,
on Wednesday of each week. at 2i o'clock p. NJ.
until further notice.
Henry 4 Toah3 GARvILL' chairmen.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-02-05
Com mitfee on C1aims.

The Committee on Claims viii meet at Room No.
10 State House, on Tuesdays and Thursdays Of
each week. at O'Clock z. NJ, until further notice.
PUTNAM ROLFE, Chairman
HIRAM BLISS, JR,,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-02-05
Committee on Military Affairs.

The Committee on Military Affairs viii meet in
Room No. 6, State House, on Thursday Of each
week, at 2 O'Clock p. NJ, until further nouce.
&. 6,E,SIl E GIBRsl BMhl1rE, charmen.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-02-05
COMMITTEE on State Lands and State Roads

The Committee on State Lands and State Roads
will meet in the Land Ofice, Thursdays Of each
week, ut pa O'Clock, until further notice.
I. ). LANG, tC,.;r,ar
J. o. SMITH, ! N"0'
Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-02-05

The Joint Standing Committee on Manufactures
will meet in room No IS, State House, on Wednes-
day of each week, at O'Clock r. NJ, until further
notice.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-02-05
on Banks and Banking

The Committee on Banks and Banking will meet
in Room No. l6, State House, on Tuesdays OF eaeh
week at O'Clock p NJ until further notice.
Il. d, METCALF, Chairmen
JAMES DUNSlNG,5 - =
Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-02-05
/,o,oa,,tt.e ON State Prison.

The Committee on the State Prison viii meet in
Room No. 10, State House, on Tuesday of each
,reer Mt az O'Clock, until further notice.
"' GEO. Il. NINOT, (chairmep
HENRY f. HAMMOND,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-02-05
Committee on Legal Reform.

The Committee on Legal Reform will meet in the
Judiciary Com. Room, at the State House. on We'd
nesday and Friday of each week, at 2,l O'Clock p.
NJ, until further notice. -
NJ. d. Il. LANE. 4, ;o,
JOSEPH BAKER, Sno
Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-02-05
Committee on Mereaatih Afairs 8 MsNranee.


The Comm;ttee on Mercantile Affairs and Insur.
ance viii meet in Room No 20, on wednesday OF
each week at q, O'Clock p. NJ until further hotice
j. A. BUCK, Chairmen
s. A. HOLBROOK, J
Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-02-05

The Rockland Press is authorized to say
that the story of the Bowdoinham Bank Rob-
bers attempting to corrupt an officer and thus
effect their escape from prison, and being very
mad because of their failure, so that the War
den felt it necessary to be on his guard lest
they serve him as Spencer did Mr.. Tinker, is
all mistake. The Warden has no knowl-
edge of any such attempt, nor has he ever en-
tertained any fears that they or any other
convict would assault him.