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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-08

to resist the spell that was stealing over him.
He had taken off his coat and turned it, for
this was an exorcism, but yet he saw their
evil faces coming toward him lighted by
ghostly torch each carried in their hand. The
mother saw no faces. She only saw the
weared horse and the frightened rider and
guided them safely home. 1t is strange how
rational beings could be so blinded to all rea-
son and common sense but it was even true.
Strong men drcading their power, would
travel miles out of the way to avoid pas
sing their dwelling, even at day time.
There was one young man, fearless and curl
Gus to know what they did, while visiting
''Spurwink," volunteered to go with them,
but they opposed him. Nothing daunted he
urged and they reluctantly consented. They
were to ride horses, but they made him mount
n calf, but were kind enough to place q witch
bride in his hand, charging him, however,
not to speak. All passed smoothly until they
leaped Spurwink river He was so much
astonshcd at the agility OF his stecd he cried
out accidentally "That's master leap for
self alone on the marsh and had to find lis
way home as best he could.
In my childhood fancied ''Spurwink"
dark forest invested with owls bats, toads,
lizards and snakes, while rosemary and rue,
and other herbs these witches used to prepare
their terrible lotions, sheltered them. Ghost
ly shadows fitted in and out the dark shrub
berry. and held their orgies among poisonous
vines. The river that flowed through its
dreadful valley had no bright leaves, dark and
sluggish were its offensive waters, and all its
surroundings were full of danger For years
had never thought of it. For years the
face of my childhood fcnd had been hid under
the turf, but the name of Spurwink acted on
in the very name. But how unlike this beau
tiful picture, to the place of my childish fan
cy. Clear and inviting was the shining shore,
while far away stretched the summer sea
slumbering in glory No place less betting
evil thoughts and unholy desires. Old
thoughts came rushing back upon me, years
checkercd with sunshine and shadow stretch
ed behind me as looked back into the dis
lance, making pathway interesting to look
upon. There were by-paths leading away
here and there, and at each turn fingered
friends from whom parted long ago, looking
toward me with happy faces ere they tried
the new found road. You know as well as I
it takes but trife to awaken train of
thought. The melody of a long forgotten
song, the breath of flowers will often touch
chord in our hearts and lead us back to early
life and gladness. | was lost in pleasant
dreams when a voice at my side called me to
duty.
One by one the sands are flowing,
One by one the moments fall;
Some coming, some going,
Do not strive to catch them all.
One by one bright gifts from heaven,
joys sent thee here below;
Take them readily when given,
Ready too to let them go.
And so | went out feeling happier and bet
ter for the charms at the picture gallery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-08

The charges made against General How
ard by Mr.. Wood of New York must have
something soldier than the mere assertion
of the latter to stand upon before they re-
ceive any credit in the public mind. The
character of the former has been held to
be above reproach, while that of his ac
cuser has been anything but that. No
amount of dirt cast by Wood can soil the
fair reputation of General Howard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-08

The woman suffrage question has made
its appearance in Congress in reality Mr.
Julian of Indiana, presented in the House
of Representatives, on Monday, the fol-
lowing as an amendment to the Constitu-
ion of the United States
"Section 1. The right of citizens Of the
United States to vote shall not be denied
or abridged by the United States, or by
any State, on account of sex. Ee
Sec. g. Congress shall have power to
enforce this article by appropriate legis,
lation."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-08

The following particulars of most re-
markable escape from death at sea are
from letter written by c. A. Ranlett, Jr.,
master Of the ship Surprise. dated at
Shanghai, China, Feb. IL. The Surprise
sailed from New York October 9th, 1869,
for Shanghai. and February 20, at noon,
one hundred and twelve days out, had
sailed 49, 59 miles, being then in the Pa
cifc Ocean, in lat. 90 20 north, and long.
129 east. The captain writes:
cat half past twelve, midnight, of January
20, the second mate with his watch were alott
reefing the mizzen topsail, when William A.
Joy, small boy, belonging to Nantucket, fell
from the weather quarter of the yard over
board, just clearing the weather mizzen chan
nels, bnt striking heavily on one of the boat
davit chains. saw him fall, but did not have
the remotest idea that we could save him, not
only for the reason that the night was dark
and stormy, with heavy sea running, but
because / supposed he was severely injured
by the fall, and numbered by his clothing,
would sink Immediately.
However, / called all hands, shortened
sail, wore ship around on the port tack, and
stood on for about fifteen minutes, when some
of the men forward thought they heard cry
Shortly / wore ship again on the starboard
tack, as we were when he went overheard
and as the ship came up to the wind, We al
heard him crying out on our weather bows
Coming to, with everything aback, brought
him right under the weather quarter, when ht
was hauled in with bowiine thrown over him
apparently uninjured.
He was naked, having undressed himself
oil clothes and seaboots, &C., in the water
no small feat of itself for boy less thai
fourteen, and small of his age. His left arm
was badly injured, but he had not felt it in thu
water.
I considered this one of the most miraeu
,ous escapes from drowning 1 ever heard of
not only that the Jonngster should keep him
self no for forty-fve minutes, but that w
should find him in such dark night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-08
Mr.. Morrill, of Maine, chairman of tn,

Mr.. Morrill, of Maine, chairman of the
Committee on Appropriations, called up
the Deficiency bill on Wednesday. The
amendment appropriatins 100000 to
supply a deficiency in the fund for the re-
lief of sick and disabled seamen was
adopted. The item of $500 for the pur-
chase of additional land for the Custom
House at Castine, was passed. The ap.
preparation of 5000, 900 for the Boston
post Office was increased to $350,000,
without debate. The item of $4,000 for
repairing the damage done by the storm
of last September to the Marine Hospital
at Portland was passed, rs were the items
of $1,000 for balconies and $1,000 to widen
the passages about the Custom House at
Bangor.
The item of S12, 900 for furniture for the
Custom House at Bangor, was opposed by
Senator Thurman on the ground of econo-
my. Senator Morrill, explained that this
and other similar items came from the
House, and he was confident that they
were reasonable and just. He defended
the present administration as economical
The Bangor item was informally passed
over, and the bill appropriating $500 fol
furniture for the Custom House at Wis
casset was then opposed by Senator Thur
man, who moved to reduce it, but the
Senate voted the appropriation as reported.
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1t is surprising to see how extremely
anxious some of those fellows are, who
contended few weeks ago in favor of
measures to repudiate the whole national
debt, lest the Supreme Court may reverse
the legal tender decision and thus injure
the credit of the government. Swallow
ing big camel is nothing in comparison
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-08

building connected Herewith, owned by c.
II. Norcross, in Charleston. was burned Mon
day night. The first floor was occupied by
G.. c. Nelson as variety store; the second
floor by f. L. Brown for dwelling. The
wind blew perfect gale at the time and SO
rapid was the progress OF the flames that it
was found impossible to save any of the goods
in the store, and the family above escaped,
some of them saving only their night clothes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-08

Some Of the shares Of the diIinquent sub
scribers of the Belfast 6 Moosehead Lake
Railroad were sold last Saturday. Most of
them sold for s53 per share (Slo0) The
largest amounts went for $50 and S25 per
share. They were all bought by Ex-Governor
Crosby probably in the interest of the Di-
rectOrS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-08

Portland City Hall was well filled Wednes-
day evening with the friends of the Fifteenth
Amendment, to express their JOY at its ratif-
ton. The meeting was called by the colored
citizens and was entirely managed by them.
Previous to the organization of the meeting
the Portland band discoursed excellent music.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-08

The Chronicle understands that the Free
Baptist Society of Pennington have engaged
Rev. Arthur Deering to preach for them for
the present He has been laboring with them
the past few Sabbaths very acceptably.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-08
PLUMBING c.!

rNIE Subscriber begs leave to inform the citizens
i OF Augusta and vicinity that he is prepared to
do all kinds of Plumbing work ut the shortest no.
tice Those about to have water introduced into
their buildings will do well 10 call on him before
going elsewhere.
H. r. STRATTON,
Corner Bridge and Water Streets.
Satisfaction guaranteed. t3lmar.u
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-08

The Bath Times says the annual meeting of
the members of the Boothbay Mutual Fish
ing Insurance Company was recently holden
and made choice of the following officers for
the ensuing year: Robert Montgomery, Pres
ident; NJ. II. White, Secretary; Allen Lewis,
Treasurer, and John McClintock Quincy A.
Dunton, Sewell S. Wylie, Joeph Nickerson
and Edward l.. MARI Board of Directors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-08
Thursday, the l4th day Of April next
Public Humiliation, Fasting and Prayer.

And earnestly exhort the people to join on that
day with penitence and confession in remembering
our low estate and utter need that it may please
God to grant His blessing our suffcrings and
tolls. Especially ut this season, reminded Of Him
who bore our gricfs and carried our sorrows, may
we find that Saving Help which condescends unto
the lowlest heart, and guides in righteousness the
nations that acknowledge Him.
Given ut the Council Chamber in Augusta. this
twenty sixth day OF March, in the year of our
Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy,
and of the Independence OF the United States
of America the ninety fourth.
JOSHUA l.. CHAMBERLAIN.
By the Governor
FRANKLIN NJ DREW, Secretary of State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-08

The Appleton's have just issued proverbs,
Ecclesiasties, and the Song of Solomon, with
notes, critical, explanatory, and practical,
designed for both Pastors and People" By
Rev. Henry Cowles, ID. ID. The author has
endeavored in this volume to bring out more
fully the beautiful and worthy thoughts and
riches of wisdom, in which solomon abound
ed, and their counsel toward virtuous and
happy life, than is usually done. Each verse
is taken, and the criticism, or explanation fol-
lows. The author hopes they will be speci-
ally useful to the young, to whom Solomon
addressed SO many of his works.
j. I. Pierce has it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-08
NEW PUBLICATIONS.

d. Appleton & Co. publish "Mary's Gram
mar" interspersed with stories and intended
for the use of children, by Mrs. Marcel. This
is a novel kind of textbook, by which it
would seem that the acquisition of learning is
to be made pleasant and easy. All the diff
euties of syntax, photography. etymology and
prosody are brushed away in familiar lessons
that read more like stories than anything
else. 1t may help teachers to understand
better how to impart knowledge, but as a text
book for the scholar we doubt its efficiency.
j. +. Pierce has it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-08

Messrs. Seth Seaman of Scarboro, Seward
Dill of Phillips, Warren Perciyal of Vassal-
boro, S. T. Holbrook of Oxford, VIM. p.
Wingatc of Bangor, Saml l.. Boardman of
bunk, of the Maine Board of Agriculture, held
a meeting at the Pcnohscot Exchange. Ban
gor, on Wednesday, to see if the citizens of
Bangor were prepared TO make propositions
which would warrant them in holding the An
nual Fair in that city the coming fall. The
Wing says the Board first voted to hold Fair
next fall, provided any place would offer
sufficient inducements. but the extent of such
inducements the Board were not prepared to
name.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-08

The match factory at Damariscotta uses 900
cords of pine woodpe year in making matches.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-08

The Monthly Part No. II of Appleton's
Journal, contains the contents of the weekly
numbers from March 5 to March 26, inclusive,
In interesting matter this magazine is not
surpassed by any of its class. Its cuts are
not quite so fine in this number as usual, but
they make a very good appearance.
j. +. Pierce has il.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-08
domestic Ncms.

The Wing says that Mr. Bartlett, late editor
of the Bangor ,Jcffcrsonan was born in Not
tingham, \. H., May %, 1918. His father,
Reuben Bartlett Esq, removed from Noting
ham to Garland, in Penobscot county, about
the year 1922. when Joseph was about four
years old. His son was graduated at Bow
doin College with honors, in ls44 and en-
tered the law Office of Hon. |. Washburn in
Orono with whom he studied about a year.
and then became Preceptor of lIampden Ac-
ademy, where he was very popular and use
full instructor for four years. In lS49, with
Mr.. Benz. f. Burr, he established the Bangor
Jeffersonan, which, on the organization of
the republican party, adopted its politics, of
which it has ever since been a firm and con-
sistent supporter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-08
STATE OF MAINE.
A PROCL A NJ ALTON.

Avouching the Lord Jehovah, the God of our
fathers the rightful Sovereign to whom men and
nations owe supreme obedience and worship, do
hereby, with advice Of the Executive Council,
annont
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-08

The Penobscot is open to navigation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-08
Notice OF Appeals.

NORNC VI hpUVuISs
L. $. INTERNAL REVENUE.
Assessors Office, 81 District of Maine,
Augusta March -, 1870.
IN conformity to Section Q, of the Act of Con-
| gress approved July 18th, lsi6, notice is hereby
given that appeals, relative to any erroneous or ex
rrssiye valuations. assessments, or enumerations,
returned in the annual list for 1870, by the assessor
or as sstant assessors of the third assessment dis
trict of Maine will be received and determined by
the assessor, at his Office in Augusta,
From the LIST to the goth OF April. 1870,
The law provides that "all appeals TO the asses.
sor as aforesaid, shall he in writing, and shall
epectng which decision is requested and shall
moreover state the ground Of principle of ~rror
sELpEN COMMON,
t22marSl3td Assessor Sd District of Maine.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-08

A new edition of Home Influence, Tale
Aguilar, is published by d. Appleton Co.
The first edition was published in lo+7. The
object of this work is to incite serious and
loving thoughts towards God and man, es-
pecially in the home circle, and to aid moth
ers in the performance OF their responsible
ties. 1t is very different from the volumes
which often find their way to the fircside, and
will not fail to produce healthy effect upon
those who may read it, whether old or young.
J. +. Pierce has it for sale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-08

Hours at Home for April has the following
contents The "Frisian Vrow" Merle, the
Counsellor; "reminiscences of Mrs. Bethune ;
Books and Reading; How l Became Scout I;
Hero; Strange Wanderers Spring; Mr.
Lowelps Cathedral The Great Pyramids,
and what it means; Church Building Is the
Mystery Solved; The Literature of our Sun
day Schools; Robbie Burns.
j. +. Pierce has it..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-08

One by one the moments fall;
Some coming. some going,
Do not strive to catch them all.
One by one bright gifts from heaven,
JOYS sent thee here below;
Take them readily when given,
Ready too to let them CO.
And so | went out feeling happier and bet
ter for the charms at the picture gallery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-08

The Boston New England News Company
publish in pamphlet form 1.-The Charlestown
Convent, its Destruction by a mob, on the
night of August / l, 1884" giving history of
the excitement before the burning, the strange
meetings, the trial of the rioters, testimony
speeches of counsel, &c. 1t is designed to
be complete account of all things of import
ance connected with the event described.
j. +. Pierce has it.
The Portland daily press., 1870-04-27

Jay has voted a loan of credit, to the amount
of ten thousand dollars, in favor OF Messrs.
Huchins and Lane, who propose to remove
their box factory from Livermore Falls, and
erect the same, together with convefiiences
for grinding grain, at lay bridge.
The Portland daily press., 1870-04-27

PORTLAND DEMONSTRATION played in
the original language by company of French
actors in French Theatre is one thing and
Frou- Frou played as translation by Ameri-
can actors in an American Theatre is another
thing. There are 60 many little expressions
that cannot be translated and which become
telling points at the hands of Partisan artists,
who have SHIELD the mirror up to nature more
truthfully than those of any nation, that in Or
der to make play translated from the French
great success in this country the highest skill
OF the scene painter and machinist must be en-
ployed and the best Of actors secured for the
cast. Under such circumstances we must con-
fess that we were far more satisfied with the
performance last evening than I'VE had antici-
pated. For the henGt Af 4l-----A-----h rIJ
pussesseo tie merit OF being deliciously melo-
dramatic, while its language and plot were SO
decidedly Frenchy that the spectator needed
no saudnt to inform him of its origin. While
We concede to Miss Orion the merit of being
an actress far above mediocrity, and very
bright and sparkling in the comedy portions Of
the play, in the melodramatic scenes she needs
to devote herself more to climaxes In the in
tervew where she upbraids Louise (Mrs. Muir
ray) in the third act, while she is intensely
earnest she is constantly at "the length of her
CHAIN" In the scenes where where she tells
her husband he must make Louise marry Val
rias, and in the scene with Valrias just pre-
vious, she was excellent, but even in this last
mentioned situation mlder beginning would
have made the ending much more effective
Crisp as Sartorys was very good, especially in
the interview with his wife at the close of the
fourth act. The rest of the company were very
fair, but We hope the other performances given
will run smoother. The pauses are toe great,
as if there was an effort to recollect the text
Tonight Murray as Rip Van Wrinkle. Week
pect there will be great house, as curiosity
will be awakened to see any one attempt what
Jefferson has immortalised.
The Portland daily press., 1870-04-27

APRIL TERM-wALroN, j.. PREsIDING.f
TUEsDAY.-Phanela s. Williams VS.. Phoenix Ins.
Company.
Assumpst on two policies reinsurance again st fire
One dated Now 9, 1867, of $1,000 on stock of goods
consisting of boots and Shoes furs dry goods milin-
cry and fancy goods then in basement store of her
brick dwelling house situated in Great Falls, N H.
The other dated Sept A. 1867 of $500 on furniture
panotorte provisions and wearing apparel contained
IN SAID brick dweling-ho at Great Falls. The
mousse together with its contents was destroyed by
nre on the 6tn of March, 1868.
fia1ntif was unable to furnish any sche iule Of
goods that were destroyed. alleging that she kept no
DOCKS and her invoices were all burned IN
DEFENDANTS claim and testimony was introduced
tending to show that the provisions of the policy have
been violated, in that the plaintiff fraudulently made
An excessive claim for the loss of the goods that she
fraudulently claimed for a much larger amount Of
goods than she actively had once had in the store
at any one time; that the goods she did have were
damaged, some coming from the Bohemian and DAM
aged by salt water, others consisting of boots and
snoes,were old shelfworn and OF an inferior quality
enat tne furniture was very poor and worth but a
smaii proportion OF what she claims 1t was worth
tnat the piano for which she caimel $3.50, was old
stye ana utterly worthless; and testimony was in
troduced tending to show that 1t came from Fall
mouth where she had stored it after the great fire in
1865, packed In damp salt hay, that when unpacked
the keys dropped out, the strings were rusty, the
cover split, one hinge off, and had but three legs
Defendants claim that the difference in the amount
and value OF the goods which were actually DESTROY
ed and the amount and value she claims in the proof
OF is SO great that In cannot be accounted for on
the ground ofmisake but must have been deliberate
and wiful perjury and therefore violation Of tie
terms of the policies.
The Portland daily press., 1870-04-27
Municipal Court.

SUDGE MORRIS PRESIDING.
IUEsDAY-State VS.. Daniel Driscol Drupi.-.
ness and disturbance. Fined S. and COSTS Commit
ted.
State VS.. Patrick Doyle. Receiving and concealnq
stolen goods. Fined $40 and costs. Paid.
State Vs. Michael Nally. Larceny of white lead and
oil from the Montreal Ocean Steamship Co. Fined
$40 and costs.
Symonds. Mattocks.
State vs.. Michael Nally Larceny of rope the prop
erty OF Alvin Neal. Fined $40 and COSTS Paid.
Symonds. Mattocks.
State VS.. William II. Dyer. Discharged on account
of defect in complaint.
Symonds. Howard & Cleayes.
Liquors and vessels found upon the premises o
Higgins, Cleveland and Murphy were declared for
feited to the city.
The Portland daily press., 1870-04-27

BoATING.-The boating season is close upon
US and the different clubs are making prepare
tons for brilliant Inauguration. There are
about one hundred boatingmen attached to
the clubs, of which we boast four prominent
ones, the Alcyons, Ariels Emeralds and Unas.
We learn that the Alcyons have got new six
oar shell and are about procuring four-oar;
the Emeralds will appear in new and hand
some uniform, and h.va urocured q new four
cared shell. The Unas have built a now raft
under their boat-house, and have authorized
the committee to procure new four-oared
shell. The Ariels are making preparations
which are not yet sufficiently advanced to
speak Of, but they will not be behind hand
1t will be but little while before the har-
Dor, early in the morning and during the eve
ming, will exhibit many exciting and friendly