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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-02-23
THE MORMON QUESTION.

The Mormon question is looming into
importance again. Mr.. Cullom's bill
opened the subject for consideration in
Congress, and outsiders have taken it up
in such manner as to leave no doubt that
there is a great deal of earnest thinking
about Utah and the Saints. 1t is scarcely
probable that Brigham Young will become
a second Mahomet, conquering tribes and
nations with the sword and spreading his
belief until his followers are reckoned at
hundred millions, but what mischief such
a man with such doctrine and such an
infatuated set of followers as he has, may
do. is not easily told. His chaaces of en-
larging his authority by military power
are not very promising. If he has revela-
tons of success it must be that he sees
other instruments than cannon balls and
bayonets to clear the way. Though he
may pledge the joys of Paradise to his
warriors, and teach them to rush to death
in expectation of winning the smiles and
caresses of bright eyed, beautiful hours
he cannot overcome the opposing forces
which surround and outnumber him and
would be glad of the opportunity to strike
swift and heavy blow at the institutions
which he is cultiyating. 1t it is doubt
full if his prophetic vision saw at the time
the foundations of his colony were laid at
Salt Lake the coming of the Pacific Rail-
road, or the exodus from Nauvoo might
not have terminated where it did. At that
time the High Priest had his thoughts
more engaged upon the multiplication of
wives than the future increase of locomo-
tives and railways, little dreaming that his
colony would be disturbed by the sound of
the steam whistle and jostled by the civil
ization from which it had fled.
And yet although the United States gov
erment has the power to crush these peo-
pie into the dust. it is an unpleasant mat
ter to deal severely with them. Much as
we dislike their doctrines and institutions
we can but respect the qualities by which
they have turned the desert into garden,
built up city of beauty and wealth, and
rendered themselves SO largely independ-
ent of other peoples for the material neces-
saries and comforts of life, They have
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-02-23
GENERAL AMES.
Kansas wheat is an inch high.

Kansas wheat is an inch high.
The detective police system has been aban-
doned in Boston.
The Illinois Central Railroad is now carry
ing more freight than at any time during the
war.
Mr.. Gladstone's favorite gymnastic amuse-
ment is is wood cutting.
A Chicago gambler conscientiously gives
ten per cent. of his earnings to an orphan
asylum.
The most competent authorities in England
do not credit the late reported murder of DIR.
Livingstone.
Henri Rochefort has paid the fines impo sed
upon him by the French government,
amounting to eleven thousand francs. He is
still under sentence of Imprisonment for six
months.
The spotted fever has recently made its ap-
where several children have died. This
scourge visited Trenton about six years since,
and excited great alarm.
A farmer in DeKalb county, ILL.,, has only
eighty acres of land, but his sales of pork
this season amount to 81 ,555. This was
raised and fattencd upon forty-two acres of
corn. His total income from produce will be
over 81 200.
The delicate operation of TRANSMISSION of
blood has just been successfully performed in
Chicago. The patient was young lady al
most hopelessly affected with consumption.
Thirty-six ounces Of blood were taken from a
sister and two brothers and injected into her
veins and she is now recovering.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-02-23

sion would have been required to meet
upon the Sabbath! Indeed. this whole
matter bristles with tokens of the most
utter disregard of business principles,
and isit too much to expect of this Leg
stature. that it will heed the plain require
ments of the occasionp A well remem-
bered humorist once sententiously re-
marked that joke cannot be said to be
out of place-in comic newspaper! Sure
ly the saving of $4,000 in a job like this
could not be out of place in these days of
boosted retrenchment and reform.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-02-23
domestic Nems.

The following post Office changes for Maine
were made Monday: Joseph G. Roberts, APP
pointed Postmaster at WATERFORD Centre,
vice Jas. Leasitt, removed. An Office is es-
tablished at Boyd Lake, Piscataquis county,
and Granville A. Cushman appointed Post
master.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-02-23
RAILWAY NOTICE.

THURSDAY, FEB. "a, is assigned for the consid-
Grafton of petitions of g. NJ Weston and Others for
charter for u railroad from Sebec Lake to Elliot.
vile; also of w. H. Smith and others for railroad
from Sebec Village to Milo. Per order,
tl9feb-lw T. II. CUSHING, Chairman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-02-23

Henry Mclaughlin of Bangor, recently sold
his trotting horse "Alpha," six years old, to
to a gentleman in New York, for $1,000.
Mclaughlin bought the horse year ago for
$500
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-02-23

Bishop Bacon is expected to reach his home
in Portland this week from Rome, where he
has been member of the Ecumenical Coun-
oil
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-02-23
Qailg Aennebee yournaL
AU q U TIA.
Morning, February %, 1870.
RAILWAY NOTICE.

WEDNESDAY, FEB 23D is assigned by the Com.
mittee on Railroads, Ways and Bridges, for hear
ing upon petitions for charter for the Northern
Aroostook Raiirodd"; also petitions for the char
ter of the "Bangor and Houlton Railroad"
Per order,
tl7feb.lw I. II. CUSHING, Chairman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-02-23

The York County Independent says silver
has been found in Buxton on the farm of Mr..
Nathaniel Locke.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-02-23

The Western sentiment in favor of the
initiation of the currency succeeded the
other day in gaining point in the House.
A resolution offered by Mr.. Loughridge to
increase the amount of currency s5O,0OO,-
900, was carried by vote of 10 to 73.
There was no party division upon it, but
eastern members generally went against
it and the western members for it, without
regard to their being democrats or repub-
liranS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-02-23

Mr. BRADFORD said if he had any idea that
an increase of the members of the Legislature
would follow he would feel to oppose this
bill. But aside from this he thought the
present pay, which amounts to eight dollars
day, adequate compensation. This bill pro-
poses that they have their expenses paid in
dependent of this salary. The judges after
they have done their duties at court have
time to do other business, and he presumed
the income is very large in that channel. He
was yet to learn that any trouble existed in
getting the very best talent our State affords
to fill these positions, and under the present
condition of the finances of the State, he
should oppose the BILL
Mr.. VosE wished to correct an inference
the House might draw from the remarks Of
the gentleman from PASSPORT, as regards
leisure time in which to apply themselves to
renumerating labor outside of their regular
duties. He said they have no right to trans
act any other legal business outside OF the
channel of their legitimate business, neither
do they have any spare time for any other
business These judges not only have to
hold the ntst prtus courts, and the law terms,
but they have on their tables at all times an
amount of business distributed at the law
term. As the law now stands, with the salary
/ they receive, instead of remaining in the law
court, and there closing up their busine IS, it
is distributed TO the different members and
they go home and each member examines the
case for himself, and then draws his opinion
which is sent to the Chief Justice. He
thought gentlemen would see that their time
is fully occupied and that they have none to
devote to other matters. Mr.. V. continued
at some length, pointing out the advantages
10 be derived by parties engaged in litigation
from the passage Of the bill without the
! amendment.
/ Mr.. HUME thought he would not be ac-
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-09-06

SHERMANsDALE, PA, Aug. 90, 1870.

SHERMANsDALE, PA, Aug. 90, 1870.
Mr.. Editor-On Saturday, the Goth ult.,
the American Mechanics, of Sherm ansdale
Council No. 1876, turned out in regalia, on
the occasion of Bible presentation, by the
ladies of Shermansdale, and friends of the
order. Quite a crowd gathered at the
"Dale," and when the hour for the pres
entation came, as many as could get in the
hall crowded in. A large, beautiful Bible,
bearing in guilt letters the inscription,
Presented to Shermansdale Council No.
1856 o. U. A. M, by the ladies of Sher-
mansdale and vicinity" was then present
ed to the council, and next, new set of
chairs and rug. A vote of thanks was
then rendered to the ladies by the council,
after which Mr.. Thomas Millil1en, of Dun
cannon, delivered an address in the course
of which he spoke of the origin of the Or
der, twenty-five years ago, which now num-
bers nearly 800 councils i'll Pennsylvania
alone ; and is rapidly spreading throughout
other States. Mr.. Jacob Billow next ad-
dressed the audience, and as there is so
much prejudice in some places against Sc
cret associations, he dared any one to offer
any complaint against the order that they
had any reason to make on account of any
injury or damage that they, or any body
else, ever sustained from thSs or dRy Other
secret society that carries the word of God
with their banner but so far, no one has
responded, and am convinced that they
are prejudiced without cause. The order
is gaining ground here, and l wish them
success. A SPECTATOR.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-09-06
For the Bloomfield Times
DuncannOn improvements.

There are quite number of new houses
being built in this flourishing village, this
season. The gentleman who laid out q
number of lots on the Clark farm, some 90
or more, have sold between 40 and 60 some
80 perhaps, and no doubt the whole will
ultimately be taken into the borough. The
school Directors of Penn Township have
purchased 6 lots at the extreme upper and
on the north western corner and have con-
tracted with j. r. Wensel to build new
school house % by 80 which is to be finish
ed by the 22d of October, the mason work is
done, lumber is all on the ground and the
carpenters are at work busily. Mr.. VIM.
Shively who moved here from Blain in
April has very beautiful house "a by SO
almost finished not far from the new school
house. Mr.. S. displayed very good taste
in the planning and building of his house
and is welcomed to our town and We wish
him success. MORE AGAIN.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-09-06
Local Briefs.

Snake stories have been unusually COM
mon this summer.
Chestnuts will probably be scarce this
fall.
Fever and ague is exceedingly prevalent
in portions of this county this season.
NTiHiin County sent six persons to the
Eastern Penitentiary last week.
The young man who jumped off the cars
near Harrisburg last week has since died.
The population of York according to the
recent census is 11.015.
The foundation of the Extension for the
Presbyterian Church is being rapidly put
up.
Sec advertisement of the New YORK On
SERVER in another column. 1t is sent free
to all for one month.
A conductor of freight train was caught
between the cars of his train at Marysville
on Tuesday last and badly hurt.
Robberies continue to trouble the citizens
of Harrisburg. Want oflight has much to
do with these troubles.
I/\Two gentlemen from this borough recent
ly brought III seventeen squirrels as the re-
suit of an afternoons hunt.
A drunken man with $4,000 in his pockets
was picked up on the streets of Harrisburg
by the police, last week.
The fine rain of Saturday and Sunday
will be very acceptable to our farmers, as it
was badly needed
Notv &c +Io 90 To ;,, -;,,4,
stock Of coal For a good article we'll
screened, we recomend Rough s. Sons of
Newport.
Isn't it curious that men who are not able
to pay small honest debts have so much
time to set around bar rooms and can af-
ford to take such frequent drinks?
DR.. John Beclltel of Harrisburg has been
held to bail in the sum of $4,000 on the
charge of abortion, resulting in death to
the young woman.
A serious fight took place at Mercersburg,
Franklin Co., a few evenings since between
the darkies of that vicinity, and the rail
road hands. Several were badly hurt.
Mrs. George Barricl1 of Miller twp, this
county killed family of eleven garter
snakes in one of the rooms of her house a
few days since.-Ne1oS.
The bright light seen in the distance
from this borough on the evening of last
week Monday was caused by the burning of
barn near Plainield, Cumberland Co.,
which had been set on fire by lightning.
A German employed on the farm of L. G.
Hartzer in Mifflin Co., was recently found
dead in the field where he had few mo-
ments previous been at work in apparent
health
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-09-06

DuncannOn Affairs. May last, our
town has received frequent visits from
Pittsburg and New York detectives-no
one knowing the object of their visits
Of course all have become curious to learn
it. The following will explain:
Some two weeks ago. Chief of Police, of
Pittsburg, wrote to a gentleman here, Of
fering a large reward for information that
would lead to the arrest of a notorious
character, named Charles Simmons form
erly a resident of this place. At the time,
Simmons whereabouts was not known, but
on Tuesday last it was ascertained that he
was i'll Troy, N. Y. Information to that
effect was Immediately sent to Pittsbnrg,
when the authorities there telegraphed to
the Troy Police to arrest him. The Troy
Police telegraphed back that he had left
there for Duncannon. Chief of Police of
Pittsburg then telegraphed to Mr.. John
A. Shearer, constable of this borough to ar
rest and detain Simmons, who, meanwhile,
had arrived here, and got "wind'' of how
matters stood, and had gone to the Juniata
Bridge, one and half mile west of here,
to take the $50 p. III. train for Harrisburg.
MIR. Shearer, accompanied by Messrs. Geo.
Caswell and Jacob Whitmire proceeded to
that place, Bridge and found their man
in the back yard awaiting the train. They
arrested him without much trouble, but on
taking him to the waiting-room, he espied
an open door, for which he suddenly start
ed, dragging Shearer with him to the rail
road, where terrible scuffle ensued in
which he got the better of the officer, and
would have then escaped, only for Caswell,
who came to the rescue. They again col
Jared him, and proceeded to the buggy in
which they had came, but while Whitmire
was untying the horse, and Caswell on the
opposite side of the buggy, he, with sud
den bound, escaped, and turning corner
ran up the railroad closely pursued by the
trio, and when nearly recaptured leaped
a pale fence, and disappeared in colnfield
where he kept concealed until the search
was given up, when he broke the lock
of skiff and crossed the river, max.
ing good his escape for the present
l am not aware of the nature of the of
fence committed by Simmons, bnt Judging
from efforts made to arrest him they must
be serious. W. II. w.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-09-06

To our Subscribers The entimprove-
ments we have made in our office will ena-
bic us to print almost unlimited number
OF copies and we therefore ask our subscri-
bers, who we feel sure will be interested in
our success to aid us in the further extern
ding our circulation.
by little eXertion each subscriber could
|easily send us one new name, and if they
would do SO it would give us circulation
|of between two and three thousand papers
leach week, How many will try and send
lis one new subscriber? and if more than
ZONE we still will not object.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-09-06
Corrected Weekly 6y Jdnney te Andreu
No. 123 MARKET STREET.
DEATEE9.

THURsToN-Very suddenly, on the Goth ult.,
at the residence of her son, F. E. Thurston, Of
Newport, Pa, Mrs. Ann G. Thurston, of Pitts
burg, relict of Daniel Thurstop, in her 10th
year.
KLEcKNER-At his residence in Raccoon Val
ley, on the goth ult., Mr.. Michael Kleckner,
aged W years, months and 20 days.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-09-06

gsy" Doyou think the proprietor of DR..
Sage's Catarh Remedy would offer a re-
ward of $500 for a case of Catarrh which
he cannot cure, if he did not positively
know that his Remedy would cure Catarh {?
Preposterous idea Sold by druggists or
send Sixty Cents to Dr. r. V. Pierce, Buffa-
10, N. Y, and get package by mail.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-09-06

LARGEsT.-The Largest Clothing House
in Philadelphia is Oak Hall the Largest
in the United States is Oak Hall the Larg-
est in America is Oak Hall the largest in
the world is Oak Hall 1t is largest be-
cause its business is greatest and it does
the greatest business because its prices are
lowest and its clothing best.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-09-06

A Painful Accident occurred yesterday
bout four o'clock p. M, at the saw and
|laning mill of the Harrisburg Car Shop
company. A young man named VIM.
| lite, of Newport, Perry county, by acciden-
1 means had his hand mangled and larcer-
ted to such a degree as to necessitate the
'nputation of the thumb and three fingers.
he remaining finger is also so severely
3jured as to render it doubtful whether it
be saved. The man was conveyed as
! as Second and Chestnut streets when
owing symptoms of exhaustion he was
ken into Mr.. Millers drug store at the
Prner where every facility was kindly af-
.rded by Mr.. Miller and his assistant, Mr..
Tough. The operation and dressing
re performed by DIR. Won Tagen.- Topic
khe 1a.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-09-06

Remember that in dressing for photo
graphs it is useful to know that dark brown,
dark green, maroon, and plain black goods,
without gloss, will make rich drab color.
Silks of the same color will take consider
ably lighter. Snuff brown, dark leather,
dark drab, scarlet cherry, dark orange,
crimson, and slate will take a very rich
drab color. Violet, blue, purple pink, and
magenta will take very light, and should
be avoided. The hair should never be very
wet or glossy.
Persons should remember the above facts,
and then call on j. CoBLE, Newport, for a
good photograph.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-09-06
Church Notices.

In the Lutheran Church, preaching On
Sunday at y o'clock p. m. Prayer meet
ing on Wednesday evening.
In the Presbyterian basement, prayer
meeting on Wednesday evening at I clock
Communion and preaching in the court
room next Sunday at II a. m. Preparatory
service at 103 a. m. on Saturday.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-09-06
Tbe Tintes, Ne,p Bloomfield, }1o,

Serious Accidental serious accident hap
pened to Henry K, son ofMichael G. Moy-
er, ono mile west of this place, on Wednes-
day last He had commenced reaping
cloverseed. After dinner the off-side horse
(high spiritedD frightened by the noise of
the reaper, became entirely unmanageable
and commenced running. The scat gave
way, throwing him under the reaper with
his face on the ground, the reaper passed
over him, cutting several large pieces out
of the thigh of his right leg and mangled
the left foot into fragments. At last ac-
counts he was doing as we'll as could be ex-
pected.-FTeeJurg Courier!
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-09-06

Fine Grapes.-We received fine lot Of
grapes last week from John Rice and Benz.
Rice Jr of spring twp. Both gentlemen
(have our thanks. Mr. BENZ. Rice has a
large quantity of splendid Concord grapes
which he will furnish to any, who want at
reasonable prices.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-09-06

Price of Wheat.-Farmers who are wait
|ng for rise in the price of wheat may be
Interested in knowing that in the grain
Warehouses of Buffalo on the 18th of Au-
kust there were III, 670 bushels of wheat,
Ehile last year at the same date there was
fnly 1,4OO, ,1O2. Showing an excess this
ear over last of 3,711, 5oS bushels. This
oes not look like short crop throughout
he west.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-09-06

\HIgh.-There is a stock of corn on exhi-
bltion in this borough raised by John Dunn
|of Spring twp, which measures Is feet 8
Inches, the ear being 10 #. from the ground.
How is that for high?
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-09-06

Beat his Wife.-The Williamsport daily
Fdsette says that for some time past it has
|een rumored that one of the most promi-
lent citizens of that place, wealthy man
nd an exemplary church member, has
cen in the habit of badly beating his wife.
he rumor flew from mouth to mouth,
'husing many of the ancient maids and mat
pms to have horrible dreams of horsewhips
Hubs, DC. At last patience could stand it
o longer, and selfconstituted committee
faited upon the poor wife to learn the truth
om her own lips. He does beat me-
emarked the lady, bat 1t is at euchre.''
he committee mizzled.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-09-06

XFeyer and Ague.-As this disease is
somewhat prevalent in this county at pres
ent, the following recipe, which has been
extensively tried, with much success, will
be acceptable:
3 drachms Red Barks.
II drachm Venice Treacle.
] drachm Virginia Snake Root.
8 tablespoonfulls Lemon Juice.
3 ounces Rye Whisky.
Dose, one tablespoonful three times day
taking before meals.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-09-06
4 DeYiliSh Plot.

The Lancaster hte'Egcn~er SAYS: On
Monday night last a most deyiish scheme
was attempted on the Pennsylvania rail
west of tho Gon Sto+,or 70 throw, tho C;ng
o;vna1t; 'y'''t'o' " tr'iYI " ~ '''e Oi,'
ui,'""t'. ,ri express raih Oh UHe track
Inc OBJECT, 1t Is supposed, was to rob the
passengers on the train or the express
car. This curve X very short. and the
o,phouL-rnp+ 10 ,ro,t,. i,;,rL l,,;r,, +
danaa,I, ,,.,,,''' 10y 81 'o''oG'l"s i
u"nScIou7 poFtlon ol the ROAD, anu
should the attempt have proven success
tul, no one can tell what might have been
the loss OF life or how terrible an acci-
don't world ho,.o h,noo,od 7, a,,no,,.s
tho+ ~, ,,.s ,,l,aaj p5o,,o t1 L,I
I'i"' " 0'c was PI'ceu across tle track, puU
fortunately not fastened tightly thereto.
The Cincinnati Express train being con-
siderably behind time. the froipbt trains
received orders tn nrocond ohoSd 70 Too-
,,1o,, plaaa ~ p'"C0' "i'li'u Nv W 80
i'''.i i l''co s'''ion' O"e oi Ihe lfeiSuI
trains struck the ne carrying 1t along
some distance unti! the engine was stop
ped and the tie removed when if was ta.
ken oi+oy,,,rls :, ! o.,,,n,, pl,oo T. l.
tbarnLt +Lat ~. ,',,;a';' - ,.'I' 80
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-09-06

An Accident.-On Thursday last young
man named j. s. Edison an agent for a
Philadelphia firm was considerably injured
Py being thrown from his buggy between
flillford and Millerstown owing to his horse
getting frightened at the cars. After run
ping short distance the horse was stopped
put not tillthe buggy was badly demoral-
|zed.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-09-06

n. Rice is now running a market wagon
once week from Little Germany to Dun
cannon by way of Bloomfield. He leaves
Bloomfield every Thursday morning and re-
turns or Fridays.