davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-08-08
LETTER FROM BOOTHBAY.
BooTHBAY, Aug. 4th

BoorHBAY, Aug. 4th 1870.
DEAR JOURNAL: Many of those who come
to Boothbay prefer the rough and tumble en-
joyment of camp life to the more civilized
method of living at hotels and boarding
houses. 1t is cheaper by far; you are not
tied to the dinner bell or rising gong; the
tiresome process of waiting to be 'helped" at
the table when the appetite is clamorous, is
dispensed with; there is no danger of soiling
the table-cloth, for that superhuous article is
not in use here; the stove may smoke, but it
all passes away into the free and pure air of
native simplicity, rural felicity, and free and
easy negligence.
On rough but beautiful point in the har-
Dor we find the camp-fires of the "Hotel de
Chick" The tents of this encampment were
pitched Il week ago Wednesday, and since
that time the party has been on the kigh sea
of enjoyment. The party is led and directed
in their raids upon the finny tribe by that
prince of fishermen, Mr.. L. A. Chick, and is
made up of his family, H. U. Wells and
family, the MesSrS. uHer anu Otntrs, ali VI
Augusta. They have been favored with very
fine weather, and good luck has attended
their fishing excursions. The pale, consump-
overlooking countenances have been ex-
changed for the brown cheek and the glow of
health. Even Chick Is now able to eat his al
lowance. When this company arrives home,
look out for fall in the price of fish. You
would be astonished to witness their cooking
range. 1t consists of broken top of a stove
mounted upon some round stones with afunnel
stayed by tow string and cleaning towards
Sawyer's." This stove has many advantages
YOU can look into the oven and see how the
the dinner is getting along without opening
the door; it admits fuel without resorting to
the same process; the ash-pan never has to
be removed, and the oven bakes equally well
at all times.
Yesterday the boat brought another large
delegation from Augusta, about thirty in num-
Der, who have pitched their tents just south
of the "Hotel de Chick" and in good local
ity, whore they will have the full benefit Of the
sea breeze. Seven tents are pitched under he
shadow of the "Hotel de Waitt," the proprie-
tor of which has the hoaor Of being the pro-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-08-08

jector of the excursion. He has dropped the
pen for couple of weeks to take up the fish
ing rod. If physicians can point to the
graveyarls for their victories, Watt will be
able to point to healthy bodies redeemed from
wasting disease as the fruits of his labor OF
love. just Watt and see. This party con-
sists of ID. NJ. Watt and family, L. S. Nero
and family, Jabez Fellows and family, f.
Partridge and family, Mrs f. Fowler, Miss
Maria Fowler, Miss Anna Goodrich, Miss
Emma Woodbury., Miss "Queeny" Kelloch,
Miss Minnie Butler, Miss Mary Cargill, Mrs.
Paine, Horace Cony, Chas. Plummer, ii. +.
Wood Rev. DR.. Cheney of Lewiston, Ed
ward Varney. A boat for fishing and sailing
is commanded by Capt. Mckinney of Halo
well, formerly of the Chick party. The
party arrived safely here, and it will be pleas
ant for their friends at home to know that
they are all in good health and nicely settled
for the approaching onslaught upon the fishes
They were greatly disturbed last night by the
sickness of the head-center, who was relieved
by mild dose of paregoric.
In the close Vlclnlty OF lnlS camp we nHu d
company of pleasure seekers from Lewiston,
Auburn and Portland, and on the various
islands there are small encampments of peo-
pie from different sections of the State.
w. F. Halctt and wife, the Leonard family,
Col. Osgood, Lemuel Fowler, A. w. Thayer,
A. Bittues, and Chas. Kendrick, all from
Augusta, are stopping at the Weymouth
House. Chas. Brown, Benz. Piper, Daniel
L. Allen and wife, Of Augusta, are stopping
with Mr.. Dulev, at the Boothbay House. A
constant stream of people is coming and 60
ing; some content with day or two's excite
ment; others willing to give up week or
more for the sake of health and refreshment.
Tomorrow l make sea-voyage. When
night falls there will be several less fish in
this harbor. If l don't get ''half seas over"
and feel compelled to ''throw up the job,
will ''drop you line" depicting the awful
sacrifice of fish. Ii. y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-08-08
FIRST SUCCESS FOR PRUSSIA.

The first substantial success of the cam
paign on the Rhine has been won by the
Prussians. The fight at Wessenburg was
really considerable battle, in which BRAY
cry and management were displayed, and
the result decisive. The next battle will
test the strength of the combatants, and
decide whether Paris OF Berlin will be the
point menaced. Accounts agree that the
war is not to be one of defense but offense,
and whichever obtains the advantage will
push for the capital of the other.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-08-08
WAR SPLINI'ERS.

The evacuation of Rome by the French
is not very satisfactory to the Pope, but he
will make the best of it. 1t losses him
into Victor Emmanuels hands, with whom
he must make conditions as he can. This
of Rome is the price Napo-
leon pays for the neutrality or support of
Italy.
The timd course of Gladstone is severe
ly condemned by the English. The liber-
ais and conservatives complain bitterly
that the Government fails to comprehend
the determination of the people, and Mr..
Gladstone's economical and sentimental
shrinking from war threatens to precipi-
tate England into the very conflict he seeks
to avert. Influential liberals have already
represented to the Government the danger
of deserving the same reproach from Prus-
STA as from the United States, and are urg-
ing that some decided step be taken, or
some clear declaration made both as to
Belgium and as to the operation of the
neutrality acts.
In conformity with the decision of the
Council of Generals. held on the 23d ult.,
the effective force of the Italian army is
being rapidly raised to 10000 men. A
camp of 20. 900 men is established between
Mantua and Verona, and two camps of
observation are forming on the Pontitical
frontier. 1t is the intention of the Italian
Government to enter Rome as soon as the
French army wthdraws, on the plea Of
protection. Gen. Kanzler, the Papal Min
lister of War, is preparing camp of OBJ
servation in the province Of Viterbo.
The Pail Mall Gazette estimates that the
Prussian army on the frontier now mus
tiers half million men.
Intense activity is noticed in the English
ports and dockyards, and extensive pre-
are being made to put the coast
defences in condition to resist an attack.
The scene on the departure of King
William for the seat of war on Monday
evening was extraordinary. The King
rode from the palace to the railway station
in an open carriage with the Queen. He
wore short military cloak, and his he'll
met was placed on the seat by his side.
The carriage was surrounded, followed,
and frequently stopped by the immense
multitude, wild with emotion, shouting
farewel!s and benedictions. The houses
were hung with flags and festooned with
flowers. AT the railway station arches
were erected and patriotic inscriptions dis
played. The Queen. weeping. parted
from the King with repeated embraces.
When His Majesty. from the platform of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-08-08
domestic Nems.
The Famous and Terrible Insect.

The editor of the Portland Press has been
shown by hairdresser of that city, one of
the vermin which he took from japanese
switch, and it is one of the most repulsive
looking insects that he wishes to see. 1t is
smaller than the body of flea, but put under
an ordinary microscope was magnified to a
length of nearly three quarters Of an inch
1t is of brown color, semi-opaque, with
nearly as many legs as a centipede. Pro-
jecting from the head are two horns, half as
long as the creature, curved like the horns of
an ibex corrugated like the feelers of the
lobster. Attached to the rear part of the
body are two pairs of claws, in two parts. the
upper closing over the lower like parrots
bill. The jaws appear to be of ordinary pow
er; altogether the sight of such a creature
ture causes one to involuntarily shrink.
The Press hears that several ladies in that
vicinity have discovered things in their
switches; and gives additional caution to dis
card this silly and unsafe style of head dress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-08-08
REPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS.
FOR GOVERNOR
Sidney Perh a m,
OF PARIS.

FOR REPRESENTATIVES, TO CONGRESS,
LIST District-JOHN LYNCH.
Cd District-WlLLIAM p. FRYE.
I'D District-JAMES G. BLAINE.
4th District-JOHN A. PETERS.
5th District-EUGENE HALE.
For Senators,
o-<.s THOMAS p. CLEAyES,
oAio'u' OTIS HAYFORD, JR.
xo.. JOHN b. NEALLEY.
ioi~' JOSEPH c. ROBERTS,
JOSEPH HOB5ON.
For sheriff,
oxford, LoRENLo H. eIhC1'
York, EDMUND WAhnES'
For County Attorney,
Oxford, ENoCH FosIEf' Jk.
York, GEOkGE Z. 1EAlON'
For County Commissioner,
Oxford, ALBION r GoRDoN.
York, ALBEKT q; HU ,yss,f1rS T. %
For County Treasurer,
Oxford. FREDERIC E. SHAW.
For Clerk OF Courts,
York AMOS L. ALLEN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-08-08
Republican County Conventions.
DANGER TO THE NATIONAL CREDIT
NECESSITY OF REPUBLICAN
VICTORIES.

A strong word of warning is uttered by
the Boston Advertiser in relation to the
dangerous effect which democratic success
would have upon our national credit in Eu-
ropean countries in connection with the war
raging there. That so moderate and con
sentative paper as the advertiser should
sound this note of alarm, and urge repub-
licans TO stand by their organization with
all their strength in the coming elections,
is fact of great significance, and must
appeal with telling effect TO the staid class
of republicans of which that paper is an
oracle. The danger to which 1t refers is
not visionary but real. That democratic
success would shake our national credit
fearfully in Europe does not admit OF a
doubt. That party is too broadly commit
ted to reputation of the public debt to
succeed in the elections without destroy
ing confidence in the holders of our bonds
abroad. Then with Prussia and France
competing with us in the money markets
of Europe, Offering capitalists equally
good rates for their money, our bonds
would be driven out and the finances of
our government subjected to as severe
strain as they have yet seen. The method
to avert such an evil is only to be found in
continued and emphatic republican yicto-
ries. Nothing that we can say can add
force to what the advertiser says upon this
matter. Promising its article upon the
calculation that our Indebtedness in
Europe, in government bonds, railroad and
State securities and private debts is about
fifteen hundred millions, and that If one
tenth of this wers suddenly returned it
.,aight create panic that would shake
the country from centre to circumference, )"
goes on to speak of the Importance OF
maintaining our credit abroad and the in
auence which the elections will exert upon
II as follows:
..In the present crisis great deal depends
upon the result Of the elections tins iaii.
VS. believe democratic victory, securing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-08-08

Launchedin Machias, on Thursday last, a
superior built and fitted Schooner called the
Frank" of 1876 tons, Carpenters measure
ment. The Republican says the F., is owned
by P. E. Donworth the master builder, and
others, and is intended as a packet between
Machias and New York. She is to be COM
manded by Capt. c. B. Randall of Cutler, and
is nearly loaded with lumber, and will soon
leave Machias on her maiden voyage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-08-08

A correspondent of the Liwiston says Mr.
A. Linn, lire Scotchman, has built fine
wooden factory, running the three sets of
cards and 1000 spindles, at Hartland. He
annually consumes upwards of l25, 1000 lbs.
of wool, employs eighty operatives, paying
them upwards of $4,000 per month. The
goods chiefly manufactured are fancy cloak
ings, cassimeres and shawls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-08-08

The observer says the water-power of Do
yer and Foxcroft is at present undergoing i'm
provement. The water from both dams has
been drawn off, and they will be thoroughly
repaired and corked. All mills will be obliged
to suspend operations for few days, and the
operatives are seeking the Lake for recrea-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-08-08

ssomerset County Republican Cow ntion.

The Republican voters of Somerset county are re-
quested to send delegates to Convention to be
held at Coburn Hall, SkOwheg gan, Thurs
day, August 18th, at 10 O'Clock A. NJ, for the
tors. County Attorney County Treasurer, and one
County Commissioner. and TO transact all other
business that may properly come before the Con-
yention The basis OF representation will be as
follows, viz: Each town and plantation will be en-
titled to deleg tie, and one additional delegate
for every ffty votes cart for Joshua l.. Chamber
lain at the Gubernatorial election of 1868. frac.
tion OF thirty will be entitled to an additional
delegate.
JAMES WRIGHT,
WILLIAM FOLSOM REPUBLICAN
IF. BLUNT, County
JAMES Is. DAsCOsB, Committee.
IORATIO n. PAGE,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-08-08

The Oxford Democrat is informed that
Mr.. Samuel Budwell has confessed to setting
fire to the poor farm buildings in Rumford
last week. He has been arrested. Mr..
Budwell is a man of very strong constitution,
and one who cannot we'll brook the name of
pauper, and he has for long time been
suffering from a disease in the head.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-08-08
b. 4 NJ. L. n. r.

The Belfast journal says that the railroad
is progressing favorably. The gravel has
been placed upon the roadbed for four miles
toward Belfast from the gravel bed. Two
trains are at work on the Belfast end of the
road, with large force of men. The track
will reach Unity village this week, when trav-
cling toward Burnham will at once com
mence. Another engine will be soon placed
on that section. Meantime the graveling of
the middle section will be fastened by teams
previous to laying the track.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-08-08

On Wednesday last, about fifty acres of
woodland near York village, owned by Rich
ard A. Walker, were burned over in about
two hours. Two hundred men were upon the
spot in thirty minutes, and with indomitable
energy and perseverance arrested the fire, or
it would have destroyed large quantity of
growing and cut wood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-08-08

The Reporter says Mr.. William Day Of
Gardiner lost a valuable horse from some un-
known cause on Monday last. The animal
was found dead in the field short time after
being turned ont on the morning of that day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-08-08
RepublIcan County Convention.

The Republican voters of Kennebec county are
reauested to send delegates to Convention TO be
held at
Granite Hall, Augusta, Wednesday, August 10th.
Mt II O'Clock A. NJ, for the purpose OF nominating
three udidates for Senators, one County Conimis-
sioner County Attorney, County Treasurer, sheriff
and to transact all other business that may proper
ly come before the Convention.
The basis of representation will be as follows:
Each city town and plantation will be entitled 10
one DELEGATE and an additional delegate for every
seyenty-fiye votes cast for Joshua l.. Chamberlain
at the Gubernatoria election of 1858 traction OF
Grtv votes will be entitled to an additional dele
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-08-08

Last Monday evening fire broke out in
Messrs. Robinson & Sons saw mill situated
in Palmyra, about mile from Hartland viii
lage; it was wholly consumed. Loss 81, 500
Insured for $500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-08-08

A gentleman, formerly resident in Au-
Chicago year ago, and recently sold It at
an advance of $4,000 The Lewiston Jour-
nal thinks that will do ''for high"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-08-08
Lincoln County Republican Convention.

Lincoln County Republican Convention.
The Republican voters of Lincoln County are
requested TO send delegates to a Convention to be
held at the
COURT HOUSE, WISCASSET,
on Thursday August 2jth, 1870, at 10 o'clock "A NJ
for the purpose of nominating candidates for SEN
ator, Sheriff County Attorney, Register of Probate,
County Commissioner, County Treasurer and to
transact all other business that may properly come
before the Convention.
The basis of representation will be as follows
delegate and an additional delegate for every fifty
votes cast for the Republican candidate at the Cub
ernatoriai election of 1865. majority fraction
will be entitled to an additional delegate.
ANDREW LACY, Wiscasset,
JAMES A. HALL, Damariscotta, Republican
SAMUEL l.. MILLER Waldoboro', County
SAMUEL J. BOND, Jefferson, COMMITTEE
HORACE FoSsETT, Bristol,
July H. 1870.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-08-08
FOR SALE.
COMPOSITORS WANTED.

TWO or three compositors can have employment
i at the kENNEBEC JOURNAL Office at once.
tlwjuly2l
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-08-08

The Harpers publish two paper covered
volumes that will attract the attention of read
ers. One is 'Spe eches, Letters and Sayings
of Charles Dickens" to which is added a
sketch of the author by Geo. Augustus Sala :;
and Dean SANKEY'S Sermon; making vol
ume of large interest to those who admire the
great novelist. The other volume is entitled
John; A Love Story" by Mrs. Oliphant,
which has been read by many as it passed
through the columns of the magazines. Price
so cents.
For sale by Clapp & North.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-08-08
NEW PUBLICATIONS

We have received from j. b. Ford & Co. of
New York, publishers, volume entitled
Maternity A Popular Treatise for Young
Wives and Mothers" the author of which is
T. S. Verdi, NJ. d. of Washington, d. C.
The title sufficiently indicates the character
of the work, which is very full and complete
upon all subjects with which young mothers
should acquaint themselves. 1t is divided
into parts under the following heads Procre-
alton and Production; Labor; The Nursing
and Rearing of Infants; Diseases of Infancy
and Childhood; Moral and Physical Training
of Children; Detetc Rules; Casualties; Poi
sons; Medicines. The author follows the
homeopathic method, but adopts allopathic
remedies in exceptional cases.
Capp & North have it for sale.
The IIarpers have Just issued the g Life and
Letters of Frederick w. Robertson, M. A
in form identical with the volume of his Ser
mons recently published The publication of
his sermons created a desire on the part of the
public to know more of the author, which led
to the publication of an account of his life,
which is prepared with much care. The Let
tiers are considered of great Importance. They
add a personal interest to his sermons, ex-
plain his mode of thought, and indicate the
source and progress of his views, beside being
full of tender thought and containing much of
suggestive experience.
Clamp & North have it for sale.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-09-28
Seleft 9oetru.
THE SUMMER ENDED.

Gather up your roses, sweet with breath Of June
All the Silly glories of burning August noon;
Scarlet hearted strawberry robins chirp and trilI
Honey breath of meadows, blsating on tho hill;
All your light and music, all your wealth of
flowers,
All III G jeueled treasures of your moonlit hours,
All the joy of living when the days are long,
Perfume, glodness, beauty, laughter, love and
song;
And bear them, radiant Summer, DER the hills
away
Moody autumn comsth in the morning gray
'Mong the green leaves dancing glows the fruity
red;
GhostIy grows the harvest noon Summertime has
fed
go then, vanquishsd Summer go to come again !
Beauty is immortal-nothing dies but pain;
Bud, and bird, aud blossoms, thou shalt yet re-
Only the lost love-that returns no more
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-09-28

they could easily CUES. where. So they
made up their minds to make the best of it..
and wait for the runaways to come home.
And the next morning. when Mr.. and
Mrs. Charley Bavey came home to implore
forgiveness for running off to get married,
they could not understand the mischievous
twinkle in DIR. Hammond's eyes, as he very
readily forgave them, and said,
Certainly, children; I ran off with
mother once and didn't know it.
Charley and Artie looked from one to the
other, and asked:
How? when? where %
The doctor only laughed, and shook his
head as though the story was too good to
tell, and that vas all they ever could get
out of him.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-09-28
Is Your NAME BRowN?-Captain

Is Your NAME BRowN?-Captain -,
tells an amusing occurrence witnessed by
him on board foreign steamer. A gem
tleman most distinguished in manners, and
formerly as great in diplomacy, was pacing
up and down the upper saloon, when he sud-
dealy stopped in front of large full-length
mirror, and, after gazing at the figure pre-
sented for a moment or two, inquired, in a
very pleasant and affable tone: Il. your
name Brown" No answer. Question re-
peated louder: ''Is your name Brown ?''
Still no answer. Question again repeated
louder still rs your name Brown?" No
answer. well, said the questioner, you
are either no gentleman OF very deaf. The
saloon was in roar.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-09-28

How ICEBERGS ARE FoRMED.-Mr Dun
more, who accompanied the Bradford art
expedition last year to Greenland, says, in
the Philadelphia Photographer
The glacier comes moving slowly down
from the mountains, great river of ice
thousands of feet deep, sometimes ten miles
wide, to the ford or bay at the foot of the
mountain. The Alpine glaciers roll down
into the warm valleys, and there, warmed
by the sun, melt away like . piece Of wax
before candle, and form brooks or rivers
But in Greenland they cannot do that, it
is too cold. Therefore, as the ice at the
mouth of the glacier is pushed forward to
the waters edge, it must break off in pieces
and fall in; and such pieces are icebergs.
When they break off the glacier is said by
the natives to ''calve," or IAN iceberg is
born."
,an give you no idea of what beautiful
sight it is to see an iceberg break off; but
we, who have seen it, will never forget it.
Think of a mass of ice as big as the space
of ground covered by the city Of Boston fall
falling into the sea, and of the tremendous
crash that occurs when it breaks away from
its fellows, and they give it parting salute
as they groan and howl their last farewell
Now see the waves leap up forty feet into
the air, washing and lashing the glacier
with spray, and sweeping everything away
not strong enough to bear the shock then
watch the new born berg as it rocks in the
sea like huge porpoise, up and down, drop
ping here and there portions of itself, which
dive down and reappear in all directions,
and you can imagine family what it is to see
glacier ''calve an iceberg" 1t is long
time before the trouble of the waters end
or before the newborn babe ceases to be
rocked, and still enough to have its picture
made 1t is sight one never tires of.
The next day our party started to go or
top of the glacier. 1t was very hard to get
on to with our cooking utensils and photo
graphic traps, it was so very steep. We
travelled six miles on the top of it. The
sight was grand from there. 1t was about
two miles wide, and the length of it We
could not tell, as it was hundreds of miles
The depth of it was from five hundred tc
eight hundred feet. We made a few pic
lures, ate our dinner up there, and ther
started back.