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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-05-20
RARE CHANCE
EMF.
Block Of Stores for Sale
In Portland, Maine,
May 25th, 1870, on the Premises,


Al, 40, 81 and 53 on Middle Street.
WILL be sold the new and beautiful Block of
w stores known the Thompson Block,
built by the late Bethuel I. Thompson, of Lowell,
Mass for permanent investment and considered
by the business men Of the city one OF the best in
vestments in the country, where they think in all
probability the rise on State property in that direc-
ton Will more than realize 10 per cent on the money
invested beside the rent from year to year
These stores are built in the incest manner posi-
BILE, and suitable for first class Wholesale Dry
Goods, Jewelry, Clothing, Apothecary or any bust
ness where nice store and good location Is ne tcs-
sary One of these stores already leased for sZ20o
while the upper stories are let with the exception Of
one chamber for Wholesale Boot and Shoe store,
and manufacturing purposes.
This Block has Il frontage of 81 feet on Middle
Street ( stories in height, besides the easements,
and the lot over 100 feet in depth facing on the sides
on Church and Garden streets. Both of these large
stores being corner stores, and on the main thor
oughfare of wholesale stores leading from the new
marble Post ONCE to the Grand Trunk Depot, and
on a street where not piece OF improved property
is known for sale 1t cannot but be regarded by every
business man as good an investment as could pos
sibly be made. Terms liberal.
So One thousand dollars required at sale Inquire
for particulars at j. G. PROCTOR,
SO Exchange st.
F.O. BAILEY & Co, Auctoneers.
tmayl7, st
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-05-20

Down in the State Prison is John Hale who
brides himself on the notoriety he has as a
horse thief He has spent more than half
his life within the walls of prisons, and says
he shall be sat fed if he can die on the back
pires Oct. 10, 1872. He is now eighty years
old
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-05-20

The American in the employ of Mr. Charles
Parker, at Callao, who was murdered and
robbed of $500 on the Chancay Railroad,
proves to be Capt Hutchings of Damariscotta.
formerly of the ship Rose Standish' of Bos-
ton. He was found with three balls through
his BODY No clue to the murderer has yet
been obtained. The money had been given
him to pay off the men in Mr.. Parker's en-
ploy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-05-20

at II O'clock A. NJ, for the purpose of nominating
candidate for Representative to the Fory-Seeond
Congress. -
The basis of representation in the convention will
be one delegate for each city town and plantation,
and an additional delegate for every hundred votes
cast for the Republican candidate for Congress in
1858. a majority fraction will be allowed an addi-
tiona delegate. This basis viii give delegates as
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-05-20

Henry Swanton of Hallowell, was taken be-
fore Judge Gilman of that city on Wednesday,
and fined $40 and costs for drunkenness; also
on complaint for malicious mischief in break
ing the gate of the cemetery, he was bound
over under $500 bonds to appear before the
August term of the S. J. Court. He was also
for one year. In default of all which he was
committed to Jail. Rum did it,"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-05-20
REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION.


VI "''is nv eJoiee ia INC p'ostes'
Vi iiuh"" fiee"oin anu Iqu''i nights acnie'eo oy
tae '"'io" "I"ei 'ie uhee''on Vi 'he NAlioNA'
NIL ohioAN AM l Turing '"e Pis' uecaue' M"o
heartily second the administration of President
Grant in its measures to secure national prosperity
,, ,hS ,os,ora,ior, - oa,,a,a,,,, ,oa .,, .ro,
W ~ " ~ " 0 49,
quility1t home who endorse its wise policy for the
reduction of the national debt and applaud Its sue
.a.sf,, 70 u, Il homo tv
" ~
In the administration OF the Government; VINO APP
prove the record of the party i'm Maine on all
-,,os.; 80 ,,,,,;o ,,,ic inc1,,5i,r n. corui.tent
4"os"'ne VI p"oi'N pm! e "
and straightforward efforts FOR the suppression OF
the evils of intpmperance are to send del
a. . c.. i,.-.;, .. H., .,, l.;
ee"'es ~ STAY N'ii 'e''' w W e" "
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-05-20

The Hallowell Gazette, in the thirty third
year of its age, puts on a new dress again, and
grects its readers in quarto form, having been
re-christened The SATURDAY GAZETTE. Ii
is published by Henry Chase. Esq, Hallowell,
who seems determined to give his patrons a
good bargain for their money. The subscrlp-
ton price is only Sl.15 per year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-05-20

The Examination and Graduation exercises
ours on Wednesday and Thursday the 25th
and 2Gth inst. The graduating exercises will
be at the Congregational Church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-05-20

The Maine State Homeopathic Medical So
ciety Withhold its annual session in the City
Council Rooms on Tuesday and "Wednesday
next, oath and 25th inst.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-05-20

Mr.. Albion n. Bicknell of Boston, has just
finished a life size portrait of the late Hon
William Pitt Fcsscndcn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-05-20
Congressional Convention-3d District.
GRANITE HALL. AUGUSTA. ON TUESDAY, JUNE IA,

The Republicans of the Third Congressional Dis
trict are invited to send delegates to Convention
to be held in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-05-20
domestic Nems.

Gen. Hodsdon is confined to his house by
sickness, and is unable to attend to business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-05-20

The Calais Cornet Band has lately procur-
ed beautiful uniform at an expense of $500.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-07-23
A Good Illustration.

One Of the best illustrations Of the benefits
of advertising which we have noticed, was Civ
en- some years ago in Barnum's Museum, New
York. 1t was in the afternoon, Just proceed
ing the exhibition in the grand lecture-room,
time when thousands Of people Of all ages,
sexes, and nationalities, always throng every
part Of the building. The great Snowman,
who was always present attending personally
to the wants of his patrons, noticed that Mr..
Al, well known as one Of the wealthiest
men in America, was present, and
that he appeared to be anXiously
in search Of some one whom he could not find
As he was frequent visitor at the Museum,
no particular attention was given TO the fact at
that time. Some time after, however, Nr.
Barnum noticed him again in another part Of
the Museum, forcing his way through the
crowd, and still evidently pursuing his vain
searches. With that spirit Of accommodation
so characteristic Of the man, Mr.. Barnum APP
preached him to offer any assistance 10 his
power, when Mr.. Ar petulantly accosted
him as follows
"Mr Barnum, am discouraged. lam dis
coureged. ! have been here for more than an
hour looking for Mr.. NJ, Of Boston.
have searched your Museum through seven
stories from basement to attic. know he is
here, but to find him in this crowd is imposs
ble. Can you or any one else tell me why it
is that so many people come here?"
"There's nothing more easily accounted for"
replied Barnum. "In the first place, get
something worth seeing, and then make it
known that have got it. That's the whole
secret"
Nonsense" said Mr.. A.; people
have got into the habit Of coming here, and
would come any way. don't believe in this
advertising; it itamounts to very little, that's my
opinion"
"Well indeed, am happy to learn that
people have such good habits. But now, to
convince you that you are entirely mistaken,
| will do little advertising for your own es-
pccial benefit, and then you may be induced
to change your mind on that point"
Thus saying, Barnum stepped to the door {
the lecture-room, closely followed by Mr.
Ar. In front was a sea Of upturned faces
anxiously awaiting the rising Of the curtain
and the commencement Of the play. While
Mr.. Al was wondering in what way ad-
vertising could he done to benefit him, or how
any one could discover his frieud in such an
immense throng, Baruum stepped upon a seat
and calling in loud voice, said:
ais Mr.. NJ, of Boston, present. II be
is. he viii oblige me by coming this way"
In mome1t man rose in the audience
and commenced making his way to the door.
" Now" said Barnum, you have spent over an
hour trying to find man whom ! have found
for you in minute Instead Of taking the
easiest and cheapest way, you took the most
roundabout and costly one. Now, Whenever
you want any thing let people know it, aud,
if it can be had, you will surely obtain it; and
if you have any thing to dispose Of, do the
same. In other words, Adeertise. / adver-
tised, and you did not. You have seen the
result. Now, are you conyinced?' p
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-07-23
How to Kill a Dog.

1t sometimes happens that it becomes ne
cessary to kill a favorite pet, as dog for in
stance. where tie owner wishes to get rid OF
him in the easiest possible way so as not to be
either a witness or accessory to the pains or
barbarism of shooting, or the spasmodic effect
of strychnine Mr.. E. Wright, Of Dedham,
Mass. has communicated to the American
Agriculturalist method which he has adOp-
ted. and which he recommends to all who may
be as sensitive as he is about such things land
we are happy to say that such people are rap
idly increasing in numbersl. This gentleman
laid bis dog on blanket, in box, aud after
pouring upon him about four ounces of chlOro-
form, covered him with another blanket, closed
the box tight, and his pet went to sleep.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-07-23
MARRIAGE ON THE BRAIN.
A Strange Lady Proposes Marriage
to an Unsuspecting Young Doctor.

A few afternoons since, Us one Of the late
graduates Of local medical college was re-
turning to his Office from stroll about town,
be was surprised and delighted to discover
what he conceived to be a young lady patient
awaiting him. In the short moment occupied
in walking from the yard gate to the office
door his mind was active in making conjec-
lures as to the probable character Of her mala-
dy, and in recalling the contents of all the
medical books he had ever read. AS he ap-
preached nearer and saw her elegant costume
and returning her stately and refined bow, be
was somewhat inspired with visions of green
backs and Cancelled debts.
"Well, my young lady," the graduate said,
with all the dignity and consequence of an old
practitioner, "what can DO for you q
"You can marry Inc" abruptly replied the
strange young lady, with her sweetest smile
and most delightful inclination Of the head
"you can have me for wife,"
The poor young doctor blushed, trembled,
gazed with wonder at her, aud was about to
rush forth from his Office, when the young
lady, seeing that he needed to be reassured.
glded quickly to him, and resting her hand
upon his shoulder, whispered, " Do not be as
tonished. Oh have loved you so. | have
gazed at you often and my heart has said, He
ought to be my husband. ,"
The victim tried to escape, but she gently
held him. In his desperation he at length
found tongue to say, 4 am sorry, madame,
that cannot gratify you. am poor
young7-but be got no further, for she sealed
his lips with kiss, and in the gentle accents
Of her gentlest manner said: "Ohl what if
you are poor, dearest? We shall still be so
happy. You can practice your profession,
and will take in sewing and will cook, and
wash and iron, and make everything so COM
Portable Oh, do come on and marry me y
tAnother kiss. The young doctor became
almost aunihilated, but by VIOLENT effort he
disentangled himself and rushed wildly from
the room, the last be heard being that sweet
love term dearest"
AS he hastened along the street he cast re-
peated and anxious glances behind him TO see
if that marriageable young woman was in pur-
suit. No! He blessed his stars that she was
not. But, after the lapse Of an hour or so, he
began to feel desrous of returning to his Office.
1t was growing dark, He at length sum-
moned up courage to approach his own room.
He cautiously pecped around the fence and he
was gone.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-07-23
MISCELLANEOUS.
A Word to Young Women.

The readiness with which American girls
accept the attention of comparative strangers
is forever matter of aStonishment to, foreign
ers. 1t would be as much matter of aston
shment to ourselves if we once stopped to
think about it. A gentleman is casually in
troduced, lively conversation follows, calls
are made next day and for a'week to come,
rides, flirtatious, and love making entered up
on, and oftentimcs, after no more than fort
nights acquaintance, condolences given that
not less than half years acquaintance should
warrant.
A case of this sort of eager intimacy occur
red in a pretty inland town not more than
three hundred miles from New York, which
resulted most disastrously. a young man
stopping temporarily in the town saw and fan
cied young lady upon the street, ascertained
her name, etc, forged a letter of introduction,
presented it, with himself, and was most cor
daily received by the young lady and her pa
rents. Walks, rides and excursions ensued
and in less than month the two were mar
ried. Almost Immediately, the true character
of the handsome, agreeable, and intelligent
young man came to light He was roue,
gambler, and had wife in distant State.
He was arrested, tried for bigamy, and SEN
tenced to Auburn State Prison for the term of
five years. The girl died of a broken heart,
and her mother, overwhelmed with grief, soon
followed her to the grave.
hate distrust and suspicion, and should be
the last to engender such feeliDgin any body
toward mankind. But also hate 70 see girls
die broken-hearted, or their lives blasted by
the rascalty of some heartess, unprincipled
villain, when all the evil might have been a.
verted by mere womanly, sensible prudence.
A man, whether honorable or dishonorable,
admires girl all the more for the exercise of
discretion and care in regard to her associates.
IL is an established fact that man may seem
to be all that is worthy and desirable, and yet
in reality not be fit to step across the outer
threshold of an honest mans house much less
permitted to open his abominable lips in court
" speech to an innocent, unsuspecting girl.
Now, that the summer has come, and tour
lists and city-bred fellows are struggling a.
round through the country, let the girls bear
this sad story in mind. Be civil and courte-
ous. but don't open the door Of your heart to
everybody who happens to dress well, and can
turn compliments more gracious than the hon
est and perhaps awkward country boys Of
your own neighborhood. Be too proud to be-
come prey to these gormandiEers of human
hearts, who give gratuitous love-lessons during
the summer, and laugh all through the autumn
at your wonderful aptness. 1t is hard and
ugly to be so particular, | know, but it pays
in the end and haven't you read, time and
again. that all that glitters is not gold
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-07-23
How 10 stop a Paper.

The following from one Of our exchanges 50
fully and clearly expresses our views upon the
subject that we copy it without comment:
You have an uudonbted right to stop
newspaper whenever you are disposed, upon
payment Of all arrearages. Do not hesitate to
do SO on account Of any tenderness Of feeling
for the Editor. Don't you suppose he would
stop buying sugar of you, or meat, clothing,
dry goods, &C., &c, if he thought he was not
getting bis moneys worth And when you
discontinue apaper, do so manfully. Don't
be so pitiful as to throw it back to the post
master with contemptuous, 81 don't want it
any longer" !" and have refused written on
the margin, and have the paper returned to
the editor. No gentleman ever stopped pa
per in that way, no matter il his head is COW
cred with gray hairs that should be honorable.
If you do not wish longer to receive news
paper write a note to the editor like man,
saying so-and be sure that arrearages are
paid. This is the way to stop news
paper.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-07-23
Not Qnite Yet.

a lady writing US from Lynn, Massachusetts,
says:
have made a wager Of fifty dollars that You
are married man, and want you to answer
me truly, without equiyocation. If win tho
wager III divide with you. Please tell me
now, won't your
Not just yet--until you tell how you propose
to divide, if you win Whether we are to
have an equal hall, or only one five thousandth
part Of the sum in dispute. As the answer 10
the question involves sum Of money, we
must have all the details mentioned, you know.
~ y Democrat
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-07-23
The Sailors RetoTt.

A Sailor was called upon a stand as a Wit
ness. "Well, sir, DO you know the plaintiff
and defendant?'
81 don't know the drift Of them words"
answered the sailor.
What not kuow the meaning Of plaintiff
and defendant continued the lawyer; a
pretty fellow you to come here as 4 witness
Can you tell me where on board the ship 1t
was that this man stru OK the other one -
"Abaft the pinnacle" answered the sailor
"Abaft the binnaclew said the lawyer;
" what do you mean By that"
"a pretty fellow you responded the sail
or, "to come here as lawyer, and don't know
what abaft the pinnacle means!'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-07-23
Now You Have U.s.

A curious correspondent, who by the way Is
daughter Of inquisitiye Eve, writes Us from
Cairo, as follows:
Mr. Pomeroy:
You are very provoking, as you doubtless
think yourself very smart in your replies 10
persons who wish to know if you are a married
man. Will you-dare you answer this one
question Then ! will be content.
If you should die Immediately after reading
this letter, would you leave a widow?
Please answer, Mrs. ". G. L.
Yes, thousands Of them-unless al the
widows in the world die at the same time with
US. Good evening IN y Democrat.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-07-23
VIRGINIA FREE PRESS.
TERMS.

rs-The FsEz Pass is published weekly at Too
IoVars and Fifty Cent? per GHHUn N adcoHee.
FS-THREE DOLLARSif if not paid in advance.
.rs- One Dollar ond Fifty Cents for 'ir months
rq-The terms Of advertising are, for square,
Zone inch or less, One Dollar oRd Fifty Cents for
three insertions-larger ones in the same proper
tion Each continuance Fifty Cents.
tEl-No advertisement TO be considered by the
month or year unless specified on the Manuscript,
or previously agreed upon between the parties.
rc~ An advertisement not marked on the copy
specified number ofinsertions will be continued
until ordered out, and payment ntexacted accordingly
tzf-REeULAR ADyKErIsENESrS.-To avoid any
Misunderstanding on the part Of the Annual Adver-
tisers, it is proper to state di''e'y that their pr
vilere only extends to their immediate business
Real Estate Legal and all other advertisements sent
by them to be an additional charge, and no varia-
tiOn.
- Obituary Notices Of more than fvelines will
be charged for.
JOB WORK--Pos;ers, Sale Bills, Circulars
Cards, &c, executed promptly, neatly, and at iair
prices.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-07-23
POETRY.
ONE BY ONE.

Gone by one the sands are flowing,
One by one the moments fall;
Some are coming, some are going,
DO not strive to grasp them all.
"0ne by one thy duties wait thee,
Let thy whole strength go to each;
Let no future dreams elate thee,
Learn thou first what these can teach.
One By one bright gifts from Heaven),
Joys are sent thee here below;
Take them readily when given,
Ready, too, to let them go.
Gone By one thy griefs shall meet thee,
Do not fear an armed band;
One will fade as others greet thee,
Shadows passing through the land.
ado not look at life's long sorrow;
See how small each moments span;
God will help thee for tomorrow,
So each day begin again.
every hour that fleets so slowly
Has its task to do or bear;
Luminous the crown and holy,
If thou set each gem with care.
"Do not linger with regretting,
Or for passing hours despond;
Nor, the daily toll for getting,
Look too eagerly beyond.
"Hours are golden links, Gods token,
Reaching Heaven; but one by one
Take them, lest the chain be broken
Ere the pilgrimage be DONE"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-07-23

GRAFTISG WAx-Tske one pound tai
low, two pounds bceswax dive pounds resin.
Melt together and mix thoroughly. Cool OF
by pouring into pan Of cold water. Grease
the hands before taking It out Of the water or
it may stick Work It thoroughly by pulling
it. If too stiff, add tallow; if too soft, add
resin. fits desired TO use il for root graft
ing, make it softer and paint it on heavy news
papers with an old brush. To take the wax
of the hands or out Of the brush, grease tho
hand and brush. Work the wax into tho
grease aud then wash with soap.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-07-23

BLEEDING PROM TIE NosE.-Bleedng from
the nose is always regarded an unwelcome
event, yet, in the opinion Of DR.. Hall, it always,
is beneficial, preventing headache or more 81
rious illness, and sometimes aresting apoplexy
and sudden death. Therefore it should not be
Immediately arrested. When the nose threat
ems to bleed ercessively,it it can sometimes be
arrested by putting the feet into hot water, or
By applying mustard plaster between tie
shoulders.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-07-23
Sentimental.

The bull dog barks on the top OF the bill
and the lambs are skipping in gce; Tut I'm
sad as the dickens-l am--my gal gave the
mitten to me. All, where will go, and what
will do? feel like crazy bumbeei by
thunder, I'll fight I'll lick any boy that says
the word mitten to me! I'm really mad-bo
dogged if / amt ! swear will kill any she ;
I'll slathcr and slash-l'll murder that gal
by thunder she shan't mitten me! No won't
do that-Ill spite her--l will III hang my
self on a big tree; and then she will cry-she'll
die in renorse for giving the mitten 10 me.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-07-23
THE KNOT OF BLUE AND GREY.

lHE KNOT OF BLUE AND GkE1'
Upon my bosom lies
A knot of blue and grey,
You ask me why; tears fill my eyes
As low to you say
! had two brothers once,
Warm hearted, bold and gay,
They left my side-one wore the blue.
The other wore the grey.
One rode with Stonewall and his men,
And joined his fate TO Lee;
The other followed Sherman's march
Triumphant to the sea.
Both fought for what they deemed the right,
And died with sword in hand:
One sleeps amid Virginia's hills,
And one in Georgia's sand.
The same sun shines upon their graves,
My love unchanged must stay;
And so upon my bosom lies
This knot of blue and grey.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-07-23

A Western paper strikes the names Of two
subscribers from its list, because they were re-
Gently hung. The publisher says he was COM
PEELED to be severe, because he did not know
their present address.