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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-06-27
domestic Nems.

The I4th annual exhibition of the Eaton
School took place ut Norridgewock on the
23d inst. correspondent of the Portland
Press says that nearly all of the dec amations
evinced good degree of proficiency, while
several were of very high order. The same
can be said of the readings by the ladies.
The prize defamation was awarded to w.
T. Blunt of East Somerville, and for reading
to Miss Mary J. Peet of Norridgewock. At
eight o'clock quite large audience gathered
in the vestry and hall where music, literary
exercises: strawberries, ice cream and a good
time generally" were tremendously combined.
OF Mr.. Eaton, Principal of the school, it is
unnecessary to speak. He still maintains the
honorable reputation he has won as High
School teacher.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-06-27

in the county trouting and is responsible for
this fish story:
A jova old gentleman whom we met in our
travels told a story (for the truth of which we
do not yonch1 toiilustrate the number of fish
erman upon the streams. "A few days ago, "
he said, II was crossing bridge over Swift
River whenlI heard my name called. No
person was in sight and was about to pass
on, when my eye fell upon large trout
standing upon his tail in the river, locking as
if he had spoken TO me. Did you speak, Mr..
Trout said L. Il did sir, said he Il wish
to inquire il this is the way to Bickford's MillT
At is said |. 'Aint there any other router
said he. Guess not, said !, unless you go
by land. "Becanse the river is so full of these
fish hooks that can never get up this way. !"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-06-27

The.following patents were issued to cit
liens of Maine for the week ending June 81,
1870:
]. J. Emery, Owls Ilead-Cable Stopper.
G.. +. Morse, Notwithstanding Car.
W. w. Bartlett, Portland-Spring Bed
Bottom.
c. Hardy, MISUNDERSTANDING Ledger
and Fly Blades palmer knives.
Town, Auburn-Compcsition Bronze
Paint.
L. A. Wilder, sville-Medicin for
Cure of Diseases of Cattle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-06-27

The Georgia Republican says of the APP
pointment of Mr. Akerman "Mr. Aker-
man is we'll known to the people of Geor-
gia as one of the ablest lawyers in the
State, as able as Toombs or Ben. Hill.
We believe him to be by far the most in
fluential Republican in the State, and his
appointment will do much to settle the
difficulty in our party, In the name ofthe
Republicans of Georgia, we thank the
President for selecting this able lawyer
and christian gentleman for place in his
Cabinet
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-06-27

The Lewiston journal says that little four
years old boy, whose mother has taught him
to recite the Lords Prayer faithfully, went to
church with his mother last Sunday. The
minister iu closing his prayer, recited the
Lords Prayer. Immediately on his saying
"Amen," a little child's voice startled and
amused the congregation by saying THAT'S
rtght"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-06-27

The new boat for the Bath and Boothbay
says the Times. In length this boat is So by
Is feet beam. The guards extend 9 l-2 feet
on each side, thus making 20 feet width on
deck. The cabin is 22xl3 feet dimensions
with an awning extension forward of about SO
feet. 1t has speed wheel of 6 l-2 diameter
and her cylinder is Is inches stroke and diam
eter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-06-27

The Maine and New Hampshire Printers
Reunion will be held at Rye Beach Wednes-
day and Thursday, July goth and 2lst, instead
Of one day later, as has been stated Bust
ness meetings will occupy the afternoon of the
opening, and in the evening the Grafton and
poem will come Of, On Thursday forenoon
the party will visit the shoals, dining at the
Appledore House, and will return to Ports
mouth in season to take the evening trains for
home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-06-27

The recent thunder storm which passed
over the country was very severe in West
ern Massachusetts, as the following from
the Springfield Republican shows
1t swept over the northern part of Berkshire
county, barely touching the centre of our city
with its skirts, and was very heavy to north
ward 1t was probably the most fearful
and ravaging storm that has rushed through
this section of country for a generation. AT
Piitsfield, the hail was the size of walnuts,
and, dashed by the fierce north wind, pelted
the young fruit from the trees, twigs and
leaves from the forest, riddled field and gar
den crops, and destroyed certainly 10000
lights of glass. Maplewood Institute, the fac
tories and all exposed buildings suffered Sc
vereiy; Innisfallen greenhouses being damag-
ed over 500; Seaver's gallery 500, etc.
At Northampton the bolts were larger than
anywhere else, some weighing ten ounces, and
many measuring from five to ten and a half
inches around and weighing from three to six
ounces. The Connecticut River Railroads
freight house roof was broken through, the
skylights in Mr.. Spauldings school and all
the photograph galleries, and panes were
smashed on the north side of very many build
ings. In the immediate vicinity yesterdays
storm was not very bad. At Jenksyille the
hailstones were as big as walnuts Deans
factory lost skylights and many panes; the
Indian Orchard school-house suffered some
what, and Sixteen Acres was honored with
slight visitation. The whole duration of the
storm was scarcely more than twenty minutes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-06-27

On and after Friday next, the Bath Daily
Times, published by "Toby Candor," is to be
changed from a morning TO an evening paper.
The proprietor has long contemplated this
change. The paper will go to press every
afternoon at FIVE O'Clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-06-27

The barns of Alex. Lowry, about two miles
from Houlton village, were struck by light
ming on Monday night of last week, and
destroyed by fire. The Times says that no
portion of their contents, with the exception of
one horse, was saved Mr.. Lowry loses with
the buildings, valuable mare, new double
wagon, tons of hay, sets Of harnesses, all
his farming utensils, valued at $4,000; in
sured 1900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-06-27

The Rockland Free Press says; "Mr. Blaine
has honored his District by attaining the
high position OF Speaker of the United States
Heuse of Representatives, and his distinguish
ed ability is conspicuous among the assem-
bled Representatives of the nation. The Third
District reafhrns its confidence in his faith
fulness to its local interests, as well as to the
principles OF Republicanism, in again placing
Mr. Blaine in nomination. He will be cleo
ted by the usual large majority"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-06-27

The sloop boat Gypsy, capsized last Tues
day in Portland harbor, was raised by parties
Friday and taken by them to the city. Her
mast was broken and her sails torn but her
hull was not injured. Both sheets were found
firmly secured AS yet neither of the two
missing bodies of those drowned in her have
been recovered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-06-27

The Mechanic Blues of Portland observed
their 63d anniyersey on Friday, by an ex-
cursion to Chebeagua Island Shooting,
dinner and speech. making were here in
dulged in, and many happy toasts offered
and responses made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-06-27

The Land Agent, accompanied by Hon,
Noah Barker, is engaged in surveying lots OF
one hundred acres each for the new colony OF
Swedes who are expected to arrive in August
The locality selected is IN township IA, range
three, lying northwest of the town of Lyndon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-06-27

Rev. W. 7. Sleeper was installed pastor of
the, Congregational church in Sherman on
Sunday. The installation sermon was de-
livered by Rev. Horace James, of Lowell,
Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-06-27

The Law term of the Supreme Judicial
the counties Of York, Cumberland, Oxford,
Franklin and Androscoggin, will commence
at Portland, July 10Th.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-06-27

Machias will celebrate the Fourth Of July.
Mr. ElweIl of the Portland Transcript, will
deliver the Grafton. and we have no doubt it
viii be a good one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-06-27

Cholera pills, in the shape of green apples,
have made their appearance in the markets
People who value their own and children's
health will let them alone
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-06-27

Launched al Saco, last Thursday afternoon,
a fine three masted schooner, 800 tons bur-
den, and $50 feet long, from the yard of the
'.Saco Ship Building Co."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-06-27

Cornelius Boyle, a seaman who arrived at
Bangor last week on the brig Inganc, from
Philadelphia, fell through the railroad bridge
Tuesday night, while in state of intoxica-
ton and was drowned. His body was re :
covered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-06-27
u,iae rdito,s and Publishers, Association.

,,il hnld fhsr seventh annual meeting, III conjunc-
tom with the New Hampshire Association, at Rye
beach y H.. on Wednesday and Thursday, July
oth and 2lst 1870 IL - expected that ne address on
the occasion will be Nelivered by Hon. James u.
Blaine OF Augusta, and the poem by b: T; Shiiiaber
of Boston, sAli the members Of the Maine press,
with their ladies', are invited TO attend the meeting
of the Association.
JOS. A. HOMAN
Pres. Me- Eds. and i'u6s'. Asso.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-06-27

The total valuation of Lewiston for 1870 is
$6,27l,7i9. The rate of taxation is 8 per
cent; aggregate taxation, $l95, 423.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-06-27

A1powerfai ferry boat is being built in Bath
for the Knox aud Lincoln Railroad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-06-27

A man in searboro' has run off with pair
Of oxen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-06-27
Tenement TO Let.

ON the first of June shall have for rent good
~ convenient tenement for Il small family in The
house formerly occupied on Gage street. Fol
further Information call at my present residence
No. ii State street. lfs Essf
MRS. VIM. X. WESTON.
Augusta, May ii, 1870. TT
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-06-27
REPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS.
FOR GOVERNOR,
Sidney Perh q m,
OF PARIS.
OF PARIS.

FOR REPRESENTATIVES TO CONGRESS,
I'D District-JAMES G.. BLAINE.
4th Distriet-J0HN A. PETERS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-06-27
ECONvOyTN EXPENDITURES.

The Administration is Distinguishing
itself as much by economy in expenditures
1 as by honesty and energy in collecting the
taxes The great reduction being made
I in the public debt is due ia considerable
/ measure TO the economy practced, and
the facts stand out so prominently'in its
favor as to overwhelm those who pirate of
extravaganza and corruption. These
were brought to light in some degree the
other day in remarks on the Civil Expense
Bill, by Mr.. Dawes, Chairman of the Com
mittee on Appropriations.
Mr.. Dawes reminded the House of the re-
marks made by himself in the early part fthe
session, comparing the estimates for the next
year with the estimates of the last Admins
tration for the present year, and showing
that the balance was aarmingly against the
former. These remarks of his had been
much commented on. and no two gentlemen
had since been able to agree upon the figures
for either year. The Treasury Department
had, however, employed one OF its most skill
full accountants to review the estimates Tor
both years, and he now laid before the House,
to be printed in The Globe, the result of that
lnScStlSaLlDn. IL SHOW Gu tiiS DdioueS ~ w
handsomely in favor of the estimates made by
this Administration. This summary showed
the estimates made for the next year to be
SIS, 098.245 less than the estimates for the
present year That difference was found by
the Department correcting its own mistakes
in the estimates to the amount of about $32,-
600, 600, all made against itself. and correct
ing the estimates made by the last Admins
tration for the present year to the amount OF
about So 600, 900, all made in its own favor.
With these corrections made, the difference
in favor of the estimates of this Administra-
ton was S., 095 245.
The Committee on Appropriations had adj
dressed itself to the work OF redeeming the
pledge which it had made TO cut down the APP
preparations, not only below the estimate for
next year, but also below the appropriations
made for the present year. He took some
pride in submitting the result to the House.
The estimates for the year ending June 80,
1871, exclusive of what were called perna-
nent appropriations, were $l55, 096, 721.
The Committee had reported appropriations
amounting to Sal $50, SOP, being reduction
of Sl3,343, 225. The appropriations for the
present year, Sl4s, 74l,447, being S6,9s1 ,939
more than those for next year. These fig-
ures did not include the permanent appropri-
atoms, such as for the payment of the inter-
est on the public debt, the collection of Gus
toms, &c. If these were added in order TO
obtain the sum totals, the result would be as
follows: The estimates for the coming year
would amount to S29S, 5,S42, and the APP
preparations recommended by the Committee
to S2s4, 972, Gl7, being a reduction under the
estimates of Sl3,342, 225. The appropria-
tons for the present year, including the per-
manent appropriations, were S291, 1898
being Sl2, 201 ,306, more than the appropria-
tions recommended for the next fiscal year.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-11-18
L0ss OF TIE MERCHANT SHIP JAPAN.
She is Burned Mt Sea or Cape Horn Rescue
Of The Officers and Crew by tho Ship
Hz-s
From the Alta California, Nov. 1o.l


From the Alta California Nov lol
The ship Macnless Captain Dawes from Boston,
arrived In port yesterday having on board CAPTAIN
>. p. Emmons ard SIX OF the crew or the American
ship japan, Which was burned at sea on Cape Horn
from Captain EmmOns we learn the following
Particulars OF the disaster The ship Japan left
Liverpool June 8 with her lower hold flied with
eOai aud q general cargo OF merchandise between
decks. On the 20th OF August, In latitude so 25
smoge was discovered by those on n"e hoard
The snip. IL was supposed TO arise from some IRON
pres that had been coaltarred and slowed between
decks.
August ed the smell OF smoke grew stronger but
Captain Emmons failed 10 fnd any signs Of IRE. On
the night Of the 25th OF August, in latitude 81 al
south, longitude 70 10 west found the smell OF
smoke very strong IN the cabin. In the merning the
matches were opened ana the hold was found to be
fu Of smoke. As soon as 1t cleared away Captain
Emmons went below and worked his way over the
coal IN tue lowel hold TO the main hatch, where he
found the smoke coming up tbreugh the coal in
large quantities ana quite warm: lie thought, by
the appearance oil things, that the fire might soon
piehk oui 50 he returned W lne deck anu battered
al me halches down 10 stop The ventilation below.
lie kept the SHIP headed TO the northeast in hopes
" make the straits OF LeMaire, winch was
about 10 miles distant. On the 2Jth the smoke was
80 sLfsng IN the canin he could not stop there. AT
ABOUT noon mat day a ship was seen 10 tae east
ward. The Japan was headed or aud rsn down TO
the vessel, which proved to be the Matchess Cap
tain Dawes, from Bosom, bound to san Francisco
The condition OK affairs was communicated to Cap
tam Dawes, who kindly consented TO take the OH
GERS and men OF the doomed ship on board his YES.
sci. Captain Enimons says:-"Knowlng the ire was
llaDe 10 break out III any Tune ana mat there
would be but small chance OF saving ourselves In
the boats, / thought best to abandon the ship NJ
We left III the boats, saving out small por.
ton OF our clothing IL was blowing heavy anu
there was thick snow squat at the tme.r
Captain EmInons says he does not know when IN 0
aaer taey iet it. No efforts were made 10 extin.
gush the fire by ioodlng the lower mold with water.
lest the FIRE should be famed into q flame by The
cremation OF air II the matches had been kept open
On the 3lst Of August eleven OF the crew OF the
Japan were placed aboard the bark Cecilia, bound
Tor Valparaiso. and on the Goth OF September seven
mere we're transferred 10 the bark Paiatine, bound
Tor Conception.
1he Japan was built at Bath, Me- launched Ia
November, 1858, and was owned by George Il. Pat
ten vi that place. she registered PSI tons. Tnis
was the second trip OF The vessel. Sne was con-
s,gned 10 Dickson, De Wolf Co, OF this city.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-11-18
ARMY INTELLIGENCE.

Lieutenant Colonel Dickinson Woodruff, unas-
signed ordered to report by letter to General Nc
Dowel, President Of the Retiring Board IN New York
city. First Lieutenant William i. Horton, OF the
Twentyourth infantry Is, at his own request trans.
1erred TO tue list OF eupernumeraries.
The military commission In session az the War
Departure Mt, acting under the act OF Congress for
inc reduction OF the army, are closely occupied with
me business before them. They Will dispose of 150
cases Of line o1cers, reported disqualified Tor duty
the course OF the next two weeks. Thirty clerks
have been detailed from the department " Assist
0e commission
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-11-18

70 tAcir interests than has yet been accorded the.
There are many thoroughly organized bands or rail-
road robbers In the country. and unless moro care
30 given TO tho protection Of property whfoh II 70
thor intention 70 steal the r0bberies or railroads
VIII soon be greatly Increased and the annoyance OF
shippers advanced ~ proportton. Upon tho com:
Che West I may be able 20 SGfer some suggestion 70
the oniciss who control them In regard TO t0o adop
ton OF some more enectuM means OF preventing
r0bberios that may DO valuable and o1e0tiyo. 2
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-11-18
SILVER MINES IN OHIO.
silver and Lead Mines Discovered In Jeffer-
son County, OhiO-FIush Times ON Yellow
Creek-A Sixty Pound Lump Taken Out.

lfrom the SteuDenVle (Oh10) Herald Nov. l41
discover lead mines in the northern part OF this
county, believed to exist from the traditional Indian
stories told by the early settlers OF the supply Of
lead the Indians always had In rough sta te While
carrying on the border warfare. Large bodies OF
the red men from distance Visited this country for
lead Tor their guns, and the LOCALITY, although
known to be somewhere near Yellow creek, some
twentJ miles above this city, could never be
found, the ind asl;. refusing to diyulse the
ago an old man, whose early life had been spent
with the Indians, reappeared upon the scenes OF his
YOUTH and together with u young man. claiming
TO be his son, begsn search for the hidden treas
ure. Five miles above the mouth Oh Yellow Creek
a small stream emptyng INTO the Ohio, The old man
and his companion began to seek for the metal fol-
lowing the directions given 10 hun by an old In
dlan one OF The last survivors OF the Mngo tribe.
Taking the side OF the hill above the stream the
supposed landmarks we're discovered, and the two
set 10 Work digging into the hill. Tie exporers a
Snort distance from tue surface, struck large hat
rock, winch sounded hollow from the
strokes or The PICK and found it to be
q shell rock. hole was made through
this stone and the old man prepared to explore the
darkness WITHIN. lie dropped distance OF ten feet
ana found himself In complete graIto whose only
opening TO the outer world he had just carved IN the
square walled room, twenty eet in length, SIX eet
In width and ten feet In height. The cave was Gu.
trey empty and no INDICATIONS OF leau ore were dis
covered. The subterranean grotto was visited by
many, the search for the lead mines was given up
and but 4tte thought OF until some SIX months
since, when the Old mans story was again told and
the work OF exploring the banks Of Yellow
creek again commenced. The latter enorts
did not, however, produce much excitement aud
we're carried on by parties from Wesyiile without
any important results unit. Friday evening last
When rich vein Of silver and lead were struck one
ana a hair miles south OF the town OF Hammonds-
vile, some eight feet below the surface. The dis
coverY produced the most intense excitement IN the
neighborhood. large piece OF pure ore, weighing
sixty pounds, was taken out on saturday and is on
exhibition at Welsville. We have piece OF the ore
mixture OF SILVER and lead, broken from the s'bla
chunk.' Tno5e OF speculative minds vast ricl IS
ia the heretofore barren hills OF Yellow creek, ana
are already buying up lands, with view Of enor-
nous profits. The land on which the metals were
found formerly belonged TO Baz DAVIS a colored
maB OF THIS city.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-11-18

FUNERAL or THE LATE A. r CRiTrENDEN, or
CALIFoRNIt.--At two O'Clock Trinity church was
crowded by the many friends or the deceased who
came to pay the last sad tribute of respect. Among
the congregation we noticed the Mayor, supervisors
Judges OF the United states Courts, Supreme and
stare Courts, city oicials and many leading citi-
zens. The members OF the bar, VINO turned out in
stronger force than ever before. formed IN open line
on the church steps. The chancel was tastelully
decorated with flowers and evergreens At a quar-
ter past two O'Clock the solemn peals OF the organ
reminded those present that the remains or him
who left so many behind to mourn his loss were
beng brought TO receive the last rites of the Church,
The body was enclosed in casket ana covered win
proIusion OF wreaths and immorteies. The pail
bearers were Judge w. I. Wallace, Judge f. W.
McKinstry $. M. Wilson, w. W. Cope, W. c.
Ralston, r.. p. Hammond, Lucen Hermann
ana John Nugent. Rev. w. q. Turner, rector
OF Trinity church, and Rev. II. D. Latnrop.
OF the Church OF the Advent onciated.
The imposing funeral services OF the Episcopal
Church were read, and several beautiful psalms
chanted by Inc choir, which had been charged for
OCCASION The funeral c0rteRe was then formed
was one OF The largest ever Witnessed In this city,
and slowly went on III way 10 Laurel Hill Cemetery
where the remains were deposited In the rece wing
vaut-AitQ california, Nov 8.