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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-13

A man giving his name as Rev. James S.
Green, was arrested in Vaudeville, CT, on
Friday, and brought to Boston on Saturday to
be sent to Indiana for trial for forgery. The
Boston papers say that Green, who has also
been known as Rev NJ NJ. Cummiston, is
native of New York State, and japanner by
trade, and when arrested had charge of thirty
men in that work in Cambridge. lie first
brought himself to the notice of officers about
four years ago when living in the small town
of Vaudeville, Ct. where he was known as
Rev. M. M. Cummiston, and pastor OF Meth
odist society of that town. While there his
first wife appeared upon the scene and found
him living with second In some way she
obtained money from him. so that he became
pecuniarily involved to the amount OF about
5000. Shortly afterwards the parsonage in
which he was living was burned, and he and
his wife, according to their representations
escaped only with what little clothing they
could don. He also claimed to have lost
$500 in money by the fire. His little flock
had their sympathes aroused, raised money
enough to re-clothe them and make good the
5000. Immediately afterwards they disap-
peared, and nothing was known of them till
lately. Some time afterwards q lot of bag
gage which had been lying in the depot I'M
claimed for long time was advertised for
sale, and upon being opened was found TO be
the household goods and clothing Of the miss
ing minister, which he claimed to have had
burned. The next known of him was in
Greensburg, Indiana, where he was settled
as pastor of the Baptist church, as Rev.
James S. Green. He was very popular and
obtained the confidence of many of the best
men in the place, and borrowed of them quite
large sums of money on his personal note
which they indorsed He pretended to own
large property in Baltimore, where he should
shortly go and sell it and with the proceeds
take up the notes which were deposited in the
bank in Greensburg He left ostensibly for
that purpose, and returned with four notes of
$4670 each, all signed by Wilson r. Cox,
and dated Baltimore, July 10, 1870, and run
ming one, two, three and four years. These
were deposited finally in the bank in Green's
burg. He left the place as soon after as pos
sble, and the notes were found to be forgeries
and it was also discovered that he never
owned property in Baltimore, and that the
whole story was complete humbug. He
probably came to Boston, but did not get off
at the Boston and Albany depot, where de-
tectives were on the watch for him in response
to telegram that he was seen on the train at
Albany. Baggage belonging to him was
traced to house in Cambridge street, but he
eluded the officers, and he was finally found
to be living in Cambridge. When the officers
went there they found he had gone to Con-
necticut, and they finally arrested him in
Vaudeville, as stated, He is fine, smart
looking man of about so years, ana good
talker. He is said to have had four wives.
He admits the whole thing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-13
WAR SPLINIERS.

An agitation has commenced in North Ger
many for the abrogation of the fifth clause in
the treaty of Prague, which stipulates for the
annexation of North Schleswig to Denmark.
The French ladies resident in New York,
together with number of American ladies,
have organized a plan for a National Ba-
zaar," or fair, the proceeds of which are to
be devoted to the relief of the wounded and
of other victims of the terrible war now rag
ing in France.
Admiral Lefeyre commander of the French
feet in the Antilles and in North America de-
MES that he has sought to establish species
of blockade in American waters. The vessels
of his division, it is officially known, harbor-
ed in New York, only because of damage by
the storm, to which they had been exposed.
This is the sole reason for their detention on
this coast.
Inside Paris everything remains quiet, and
the city looks much as usual. The govern
ment distributes food, practicing economy
very closely, and water is easily obtained by
digging wells. Cannonading is kept up con-
tinually along the western side of the city,
and successful defence is confidently antici
pated.
The Kolntsche Zeitung reports that during
some negotiations in reference to capitula-
ton Marshal Bazaine stated that he defended
the fortress and maintained the army for the
Emperor, and that he knew nothing whatever
of the republican government.
The Staatsanzeiger says that Bazaine's pro-
tracted defence at Mentz is largely due to po-
litical motives; that the Marshal deems it his
duty to preserve the army for the future gov
eminent of France. When invested, he had
90, 900 horses, but little forage; hence his
sorties for forage for the cavalry and battery
horses.
Active hostilites in France are again trans
ferred to the region of the Vosges. The lines
of investment about Nets have been tighten
ed lately resulting in fresh efforts on the part
of Bazaine to break away. In every instance
his efforts have been foiled.
A Brussels journal recommends all Catho-
lies to sign petitions to their respective gov
ernments calling on them not to recognize
what has taken place in Italy, and to issue
combined manifesto against the annexation of
Rome
1t is stated from Berlin that there are ESQ.,
900 German troops now in France, divided
into twenty-one army corps, and almost
wholly consisting of soldiers of the line.
There are three other corps under arms in
Germany.
On the 9TH of October there was much can
nonading around Paris. The enemy, under
the cover of thick fog, endeavored to make
movements, but was defeated by the sharp
watch kept by the forts. The enemy were
dislodged from Bengival and other villages by
shells. On the other side of the city Skin
mishes took place, but no engagement. The
Pays says there are still many spies in Paris
who manage to convey information to the en-
envy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-13

1t seems according to the Madrid news
papers, that there is doubt about the
statement of the Spanish Ministry recent
ly made, that the abolition of Slavery has
been enforced or even announced officially
in Cuba. One of the papers demands the
publication of the official telegram re-
ported to have been received, though it
says the report may have been framed
possibly with view to an carly meeting
Of the Madrid abolitioniSts. 1t also adds
that measures have been taken to expose
the Ministerial fraud
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-13
domestic Nems.

The committee appointed to locate the
Maine Classical School, met in Portland last
Tuesday and finally decided to locate the
school at Auburn. Yarmouth offered build
ings and lot worth 100000, stock in the Canal
Bank, Portland worth S2400, and a subscrip-
ton of SIG, 1887; total S38, 737. Gorham Of
fered buildings and land valued at S26, $40, per-
sonal property valued at 81, 100 and a cash sub
scription based on the contingency of the school
fund being endowed, ofS20, 900; total, $50, 40.
Mr. Page of Hallowell spoke of the many ad-
vantages of locating the school in that city,
and offered academy buildings worth 5000
with lot, fund of $1,000 and and subscrip-
ton of 1000, of which $1,000 was sub
scribed by two Individuals total SIS, 800.
Mr.. Harris of Auburn offered buildings val
ued $50, 900 to $50 900 with $4,000 cash.
The Portland Press says the committee pres
ent were seven and one of the number was
from Auburn. The result will probably sur
prise all interested parties, and no commune
ty more than the successful one. The institu-
ton, however will be located in a beautiful
city, and this will be Il compensation to those
disappointed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-13

The Union says Mr.. S. A. Lawrence of
Machias. while eating dinner October 9TH,
got choked by piece of meat lodging in the
throat. A gentleman present who was very
thoughtful, by considerable force, succeeded
in removing the obstruction. Mr.. Lawrence
was unconscious and nearly dead before the
meat was removed. One tooth was broken
off in the endeavor to open his mouth sufficient
to permit access to the place of trouble.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-13

The Pacific Railroad has been the death
of the Panama Route to California The
market value of the latter is less than half
what it was year ago. The fleet of
steamers is not wanted. and the Panama
Railroad waits for business. Should the
Darien Canal business succeed the Pacific
Railroad will in turn become pinched.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-13

We learn from the Union that at East
Machias Messrs. Wiswell have contracted to
build brig of about $500 tons, for Capt. l..
II. Munson who is to command her and other
parties. To be Off early in the spring. W..
f. Cummings master carpenter. MessrS. r.
S. J. Talbot & Co., will probably launch their
schooner of nearly POO tons next month. The
same firm are putting in circular saw at
jacksonville; Dean S. Robinson of Machias
millwright.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-13

The Wing says Geo. W. Eveleth, accused
of having taken S85 dollars from a registered
letter in the post office at Fort Fairfield about
two months since, was arrested at Houlton
last week at the instance of the Special Mail
Agent, VIM. c. Hammet, Esq, and by L. S.
Commissioner Carr, committed for trial in the
u. S. Court on February next.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-13

The Press says the hearing set down for
Tuesday in the Supreme Court on the motion
for an injunction against the Maine Central
Railroad Company in relation to consolidation,
&C., did not take place. The bill in equity
has been filed in court in Cumberland county,
and Judge Barrows will assign day for a
hearing upon it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-13
T3re WIS ter's HOte l
SKOWHECAN, Me.

Yl'HIS large and commodous Hotel is situated
i the head of the Falls on the Kennebec river,
the cnterprising village of Skowhegan, the termin
Of the Portland 4 Kennebec X. X. ltF
This is one of the best arranged Hotels for famii
borders there is in the State, and better place ior
summer resort cannot be found in Name Inc
best of water beautiful drives on the Danhs Oh lne
brooks, where you can catch an abundance Oh the
spotted brook froat any day in the year
Prices FOR permanent or transient boarding are
very low SO our customers can afford to come often
and stay good while.
We also have large airy stable 70 Doaru horses
them Also one of the best halfmile trotting parks
in the State Is connected with the House, free fof
f17jan-tf >. b.. BkEWsIEh, rroPTse'".
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-13

The Union says the number of depositors
in the Machias Savings Bank is about $50,
and the deposits amount 10 upwards Of $40 200.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-13

Having bought the Right to the same for
the city.
This Mode of Treatment, which is being
adopted by large number of the Medical PROBES
sion, has become quite popular in almost every
State of the Union. 1t has been examined by thou
sands of Physicians of all schools of medicine and
there has not been dissenting voice to the
correctness of the principle: all acknowledge that
it fills a vacuum in the Science of Medicine. The
sick and afflicted are demanding it everywhere.
We have demonstrated the fact that Paralysis,
Nervous Debility, Dyspepsia, Neuralgia,
Govt, Consumption in its incipient
stages, all Cancerous
Affections, Dropsy, Varicose Veins, Weak
Chests, Narrow Chests, Asthma,
Weak Lungs,
Weak Backs, Weak, Stiff and shrunken Limbs,
Curvature of the Spine, and other
Spinal Affections,
sciatica Rheumatism of years standing, spasms,
Epilepsy, Palsy, st. vitus' Dance,
arrangement of the Mind,
Prolapsus Uteri, DISTRACTED Menstruaton, with
all their concomitant diseases, Impotency,
and all kinds of weakness of the
Generatve Organs
CAN BE CURED. 1t brings greater supply of
blood and nutrition to all weak parts thus creating
life and tone, and health and strength in those
parts. 1t breaks up Congestion and Inflammation
by equalizng the circulation throughout every part
of the system.
The Senior pronriptor q
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-13

So wags the world of business, sometimes
enterprises float on the top wave of pros
perity, and sometimes they 60 down I'M
der adverse circumstances.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-13

Last Saturday the house and stable of MIR.
Sargent in Cornish, were entirely destroyed
by fire, together with all his tools, furniture,
sc. The family had barely time to escape
with their lives. No insurance. Supposed
to have been the work of an incendary.
The population of Aroostook, nearly all the
returns being official is stated to be 90, 064.
In 1850 it was 22,449. Increase 6,6l5.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-13
A SMART SCOTNDREL

HALLowELL, Oct. -, 1870.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-12-08

The King Of Saxony has received q telegram
from Prince George that the enemy retired the
day before from the Marine, and that further
offer sve movements on the part of the besieg-
ed were impossible. He gives the totol loss of
Officers rs; rank and file 210O. The city of
Orleans was evacuated by the French at five
O'clock Monday morning.
Sunday two Prussian officers appeared be-
fore the town Of Perowne, in the department
of Somme, and demanded its surrender. They
alleged that P1ussian army corps was en-
camped Immediately in the rear OF the town.
They were promptly arrested and locked up.
Immediately after the publication of Gorts-
chakoffs note to Earl Granville, private sub
scriptiops we're opened at st. Petersburg for
the purpose of bulldog fleet to operate in
the Black Sea- but il was prohibited by gov
eminent.
The weather is intensely cold at Paris and
the Seine is full OF floating ice.
Minister Washburne's secretary writes from
Paris that according to his information the
French have been beaten at all points but one,
and the end is apparently near at hand. The
capitulation of Paris within three weeks is
looked for. There has been no cases of starva-
ton reported, although provisions are scarce
and dear. Prominent members of the provision
al government are accused of swindling by
means of fraudulent contracts for arms and
food.
A despatch from Constantinople announces
that the Sublime Porte has signifed his will
iDgness to accept conference for the settle
ment of the question raised by Russia relating
to the Black Sea, provided the discussion is
confined exclusively to this topic.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-12-08
Richardson's Little Washer

THE LITTLE WASHER is used by 10000 New
England families, and D. R. Ham, at Kendall
& Whitney's, is daily extending the sale of this
admirable household help. Having tried it we
candidIy recommend it to all who wish SIM
pie, portable and yet powerful and satisfactory
washing machine in their families. Price S..
nov22sn3w
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-12-08

Both houses of the Alabama Legislature
were in session Monday. Governors Smith
and Lindsay, the rival claimants of the guber-
material chair, each sent a message to the
Senate. That Of Gov. Smith was lcng, and
1000 copies were ordered to be printed. The
message of Gov. Lindsay was not acted upon.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-12-08
u A r. II lie u

In this city, Dec 4, Capt. j. NJ. Buchanan and Miss
ABBY Twombey, both of Yarmouth
TINS city, Dec Z, by Rev. W. K. Gibbs John 4.
land. " D. "hsoh, potn vi rort-
n St. westDro9k Fec 6. by Rev. A. NJ Amos. REM.
brook. ooth OF west
10 Harrison, Nov. "a, Isaac j. Morev and rm,.
G. Warren, both OF 0tisfeld. anu Emma
IN Harrison, Nov. 81, Elbridge Chute and Clara
Abbott, both Of Casco. "' cara
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-12-08

Every FRIDAY, from. II 10 S p. M.
DR.. Ripley is graduate of the Eclectic Meaica,
College OF Penn. well known to many in this city as
asuccessul lecturer physiology, phrenolopv. ns1.
chometry, and as author and proprietor OF arem1-
perame1tal ne has had ls years. expert
has been particularly successful in the treatment ~
chronic rheumatism sciatica, neuralgia contracted
cords, stiff JOINTS ETC., etc. Also in paralysis. ca
tarrh bronchitis, curvature and contraction Ut S;
disease of lungs. heart, Kidneys liver skin. and ali
cases OF a chronic nature. al" Oil
For the past six years Or. r. has given sner;oy a.
tention to diseases of women and children and no
tients of this class will find lady Of experience in
attendance TO wait on and assist in their treatment
having improved mechanical means for Local on
pcation, together with his concentrated. eclecf =
vegetable remedies, adapted to the temperament ot
each patient, and with his power for the DIAGNOSIS
OF disease and its causes, he offers his services with
FREE EXAMINATIONS,
on Friday OF each week. from to D. M. at tbe ST
tied at their residences by special appointment.
dc7sntf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-12-08
Rushton's Cherry Pectoral Trochcs

viii be found superior to all others for Coughs Colds
Asthma, Group and Bronchial Difficulties generally,
exceedingly palatabe. having none of that nauseat-
ing, unpleasant, cubeb tase very soothing and act
like chain. Also Rushtons (F. W Cod Liver Oil,
for Consumption, Scrotula, SC. The Oldest. purest
and best in the market. Use no other. Sold by
Druggists generally. oc2Ssn-d&w wen
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-12-08

The Congressional Convention in the first
New Hampshire district is to be held at
Dover, on Wednesday next. The question of
candidate, the Portsmouth Journal says, is
narrowed down to Wheeler and Gordon, with
Wheeler ahead. Mr.. Elias nomination is con-
sidered improbable by his friends.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-12-08
TIE CANADIAN NEWSPAPERS AND THE Mes

THE CANADIAN NEWSPAPERS AND THE MES
sAGE.-A Toronto dispatch of Tuesday says:
The newspapers this morning commenting
on the Presidents message, say in reference to
the enforcement of the Canadian rights in the
Gulf of st. Lawre nee, that the President does
not found his objections against the action of
our government upon the seizure of vessels ac-
aually engaged in fishing within forbidden
boundaries, but in the seizure and examination
of vessels suspected of design to violate the
regulations of the Canadian government He
states that while the Canadian act permits of
such seizures and examinations the law has not
yet been in force, and he is resolved to post
pOnc action until an actual offence has been
given. Whether such seizures and exam ina
lions form necessary part of the police duty
of our navy is question for government to
consider, We need hardly say however that
if these proceedings are necessary to driving
out the intruders upon our waters the law
ought to be enforced. Whatever objection
may be made by the American government or
the threats of retaliation which the President
holds out.
The number of Canadian vessels entering
American ports is quite insignificant The
stoppage Of the bonding system might cause
some Inconvenience to individuals in Canada
but it would enormously benefit other pa rtias
and the chief injury would fall upon Ameri-
can transportation lines.
President Grant may try these measures of
coercion whenever he likes. He will not cause
the people OF Canada to abate their claims one
jot or title. The President asserts the right of
the United States to the free navigation of the
st. Lawrence. 1t is hardly worth while to dis
pute this claim. Whatever right the Ameri-
can people may possess to the navigation of
the river they certainly have none to the can
ais along its banks. Whenever a request has
been made to permit the passage of an Ameri-
can vessel down the river it has always been
granted, the President can safely allege there
tore that the right of states on the lakes which
he makes so much have been SO seriously in
jured by the doubt of his claim. 1t is in COM
ing up the river we beg to inform his excel
lency, that the trouble arises. Perhaps he has
never made trip from Kingston to Montreal.
ais Americans would obtain wonderfully little
advantage from the free navigation of the st.
Lawrence
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-12-08
DIE

In Yarmouth, Oct. 81, Mrs. Jane s. Perkins. aged
81 years IL months; Nov 2j Mr. Dovid Z Ps,rin 0a
aged 81 years months. % ''Ain''
In North Yarmouth. Dec. 5, infant daupht.r ot
Roscoe and Ada Titcomb. "Ns"''i VI
In Harrison, Nov. S, George L. William, aged 20
years months. ="
In Bath, Dec 8, Albert B. Records, aged 21 wears
months. '
In South Natick. Mass Dec. G. Calvin Edwards.
formerly OF Portland, aged about so years
Funeral this Thursday afternoon at q O'clock
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-12-08
DOM ESTIC PORTS.

san FRANGlsCC-Ars 9th, ship st Joseph, Mar
GALyEsrON-Ar 2sh ult, ship Nor we,er.
NEW ORLEANs-Beow I'd, baraue wood,ise
Elmonds, I'm Boston; sch Nellie Bowers, Staekpole,
AT SW Pass LIST, barque Masonic. Morse. Aptwern.
PENsACOLA-Ar Both ult, barque Jennie Cobb,
sSaw
FERNANDINA-Ar isf brig Hiram Ab,e r.h.
belts Portland via Charleston.
SAVANNAH-Cld 9Th. chip Vim M Reed stir.o,
Liverpool; brig Julia E Hass ell Haskell Rio 10
ne1ro sch Mopadnock, Bunker, Boston,
Sid ~ brig Mary 4 Pencil. Eaton, st Marys. to
load for Matanzas; A Curtis Merrimap. New
York; sch NJ D Marston. Marson, tor baltimore. ~
Croix, Eaton, st Marys and Mafanzas.
Sid I'd, barGue Clara Eaton, tor LiyerpooI
BALTIMOkE-Ar 9th, bries Harry SeSrisv ,.,,,
Arecibo; Edith Ball Oliver, Richmond; Jennie MOI
ton, Carnage, Malaga; sch Sunbeam. Bunker, from
Ar 4th barque Steele Overfon, St Vincent. cyf.
sch Ann Eliza, sawyer, Frankfort; Maracaibo' Hen,
icy; Portland; Nevada, Davis, and Dan Williams,
CID 9th. sch Eva Abel, Eaton, Wilmington.
PHILADELPHIA-Ar 9Th, sch Alice b, Alley,
NEW YOaK--Ar 9Th, scbs W B Darling. Smith.
Willie Harris, Merritt, Ehzabethport for Bosom; M
vile, Fletcher, Baltimore Tor Bath; Bertha SouJer,
A, Ar 9Th, DaIque Ellza White. Mahoney. cardenas
sehs Benedict, Crockett; Charm, Studley, and j
Austin, Davis. Portland.
Cid 6th ships Volunteer, Hutchinson San Fran
cisco; btiss Nellie, Owens, st Croix; Pedro. Bahrs
Jacksonville; sch Azclda Il Laura, McIndoe, Tor
Baracoa. ~
Ar 7th ship Hermon, Minctt, Calcutta.
Passed through Hell Gate eth sch Fred Waller
Atwood, Portland tor Virginia.
cord. Bangor WI
Machias. l' III
Ar 9Th, schs John Boynton, Mitchell. Calais. M.-
ry Lymnburner, Lansil. Bangor
SD 9Th. brig Mountain Eagle, Jarvis, East Green
wieh; sch Feetwing. Nash, New York
EDGARTOWN-Ar I'd, schs Ida Hudson (,reelav
Rockand for New York; Ada Ames, Adams. do az
Philadephia, (ooth damaged by collisionl |: Marv
Brewer, saunders. do for New York (cargo on fire.
BOSTON-Ar 9Th, barque Restless Boomer. from
Smyrna. avn
CD ON, oargue scotland, Blanchard. Mobile.
VI 18th, sch Enterprise. Ferguson, Belfast.
Cid 7th, ship KATE Prince, Hamilton Savannah.
sch abby Gale, Ryan, Belfast.
Sld ship Sontag; barque Almira Coomb,