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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-11-07

We need not mention that political
matters in several of these States are con-
siderably mixed, and that the consequence
will be some democratic gain in the ag-
gregate.
We hope to hold Alabama and Arkan-
sas. In Delaware the democracy are
alarmed lest the negro vote will deliver
the State into the hands Of republicans.
Florida is certain to be republican. In
Illinois the democrats expect TO gain one
member of Congress and will try to do
better than that. Kansas is safely repub-
lican and Kentucky as surely democrat
ic. Louisiana will probably elect as
many democrats to Congress as she has
at present in that body, and what more
the result will be is uncertain. In Mary
land the campaign has been warm and the
republicans hope to gain member IN the
Fourth district. Massachusetts presents
a very animated appearance with four
parties in the field, and Wendell Phillips
leading two of them, but there Is little
doubt that the republican State ticket will
have handsome majority and the char
acter of her delegation in Congress remain
unchanged. Michigan will elect the en-
tire republican ticket; she also votes on
four constitutional amendments, relating
to impartial suffrage, the construction OF
public buildings and highways, increasing
the salaries of State officers and Judges,
and granting aid to railroads. Minnesota
is republican, and it is thought the second
district will wheel into line, although
free trade democrat is running there to
take republican votes. Missouri will
probably elect Gratz Brown, Governor,
who is supported by the democrats, and
the split there will lose as some congress
men. Nevada we have, and in New ,)er-
sey the republicans hope to gain con
gresham. In New York the registration
shows in favor of the republicans, and the
efforts to have fair election promise sue
cess: but in the confusion which reigns
among the tickets and the divisions
among republicans it will be much easier
to tell the result after election than before.
If the republicans were united they
would be very likely to unhorse Hoffman,
and improve the delegation ofthe State in
Congress Rhode Island shows a mixed
state of things in the First district. Tenn
essee appears TO be going or has gone
back utterly into the arms OF the rebel
democracy, and meditates sending A. j.
or somebody quite as bad into the Senate
of the United States. From Virginia re-
ports are favorable, indicating that the re-
publican ticket will make u lair show at
election. Wisconsin will probably con-
tinue to stand in Congress as at present.
The elections in Massachusetts, New
York, and Wisconsin attract the most
notice, from the complications and splits
of parties and the efforts made TO over
throw the frauds practised in New York
by the democracy. The result of any
changes that may be made will not affect
Congress or the Administration, and the
election is associated with no anxiety
or special interest except where local
issues create excitement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-11-07
almost we can
Myself and my brother
DO il alone
Without any botherl'


General Grant expresses no very high opin-
ion of Bazaine's surrender. In recent con
vcrsaton he is reported as follows:
lie said he could not understand the course
of Marshal Bazaine in allowing himself to be
bottled up in Metz with such fine army
kinder his command; in his opinion there was
no necessity for such move. Marshal Ba-
zaine could have kept himself outside Of
Metz and maintained himself against all at
tacks and thus have avoided the danger of
assault from the worst enemy Of all--starya-
ton. On being asked the question what he
Grant would have done had he been placed
in the same position as Bazaine, the Presi-
dent replied, in his very laconic way.
"Well, | would have fused around some
way or other until cut my way through the
Prussan lines
"Then you don't think Bazaine need have
shut himself up so closely in Metz was the
next question put to the President.
"Certainly not answered the President,
che ought to have forced his way through the
Prussians with such fine army as that which
was under his control"
In reply to the question "What do you
think will be the result of the whole contest"
the Presden, said IL never had any doubt
that the Prussians would win; their military
system is SO superior to that of the French.
You cannot expect that raw recruits can long
maintain themselves against skilled, we'll
trained and veteran soldiers. The whole
male prussian community is used to arms and
discipline; the French simply had regular
army, and, after that, nothing worthy the
name of army. The Prussians sent into the
field large wtl appointed and discipline
army, and were able to replace that with 9TH
ers equally efficient. The French, after the
loss Of their first fine regular force, had moth
ing but raw material to fall back upon. The
French system discouraged the use of arms
among the people. We would never think
here of using up our regular army at the
start; we would first employ our volunteers
and militia, and keep the regulars for the
last resort. The reason is obyious If you
/ place the regulars in front at first the effect
OF their defeat or retreat is disastrous upon
the volunteers, who naturally think that if
the veteran trained soldiers cannot maintain
themselves, OF course it is useless for the less
efficient 10 make an effort
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-11-07

Paymaster Smith, who is lecturing on the
"kearsarge and her battle with the Alabama
is native of Machias and a son of George S.
Smith OF Ellsworth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-11-07

sion. and to him alone in great measure
cur present peaceful relations with the Indians
is due. Although. nearly 1t not quite all Oh
the western members opposed this system
believing that the army alone should deal with
the Indian question, yet, by the array Of facts,
and the strong logical arguments of Mr. Nor
rill this new system has been adopted and
found to be signaly successful. The Presi-
dent has recently designated certain religious
societies and missionary organizations, from
which appointments will be made for Indian
agents. Then religious societies are to be
responsible Tor the actions of the persons de-
signated by said societies. The perfect quiet
and peace that has followed this Christian
policy is a sufficient endorsement of Senator
MCrrill's course.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-11-07

Joseph Nelson, of New Gloucester, this
year, will manufacture from 1000 to 5000 BUSH
els Of apples into cider. He usually makes
one hundred barrels of cider per year, but this
year he will make over five hundred barrels.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-11-07
Daily 3Sennebet 9ournal.
AU CT U 3 L "A.
MONDAY MORNING, NOV. 7, 1870.
ELECTIONS THIS WEEK.

This week viii decide the elections in
twenty States. Two States, Arkansas
and Louisiana, vet, to-day, and tomorrow
the vote will be taken in Alabama, Dela-
ware, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky,
Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan
Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Jer-
sew, Now York, Rhode Island, Tennessee,
Virginia, and Wisconsin. In all OF these
members of Congress are to be elected,
and State officers are to be chosen, in
Alabama. Delaware, Florida, Illinois,
Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nilsson
ri. Nevada, New York, Tennessee, and
louisiana The standing of members OF
Congress at present is as follows;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-11-07

In the Supreme Court at Bangor last week,
Justice Kent presiding, County Attorney Stet
son presented resolutions on the death of Col.
John T. Appleton. Remarks were made by
Gen. Chas. Hanllip, Col. j. F. Godfrey, T. \.
Wilson. Esq. and Z. W. Flugg, Esq
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-11-07
On Monday, the Oath ut.. the dress

On Monday, the 9th ult., the dress Of
Mrs. Harriet, vile OF John A. Fisher Of
Charlotte, caught fire. and she was so severe
ly burned that she died after lingering in
great agony for thirty-six hours. Mrs
Fisher was alone at the time of the accident
She was at work before an open fire, and her
dress, cotton one, caught fire in the back
part. Doctors Rogers. Knowles, and Lin
coin were sent for, and rendered such aid to
the sufferer as they could.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-11-07
WAR SPLINT'ERS.
record

Marshals Canrobert and Lebuuf are with
the Emperor at Wilhelmshohe.
Marshal Bazaine took his departure from
Metz the day OF the capitulaton. lie was
moved to do so specially in consequence Of
his unpopularity with both the soldiers and
citizens, who were opposed to the surrender
At council of the British Cabinet it was
stated that the surrender of Metz was the re-
sui. of an understanding between Bazaine and
Bismarck in favor Of Napoleon, but that the
Empress refused to assent TO the intrigue and
had gone to Wilhemsholle to protest against
it.
Two siege guns of the heaviest calibre were
recently forwarded to the army before Paris
from krupp's foundry at Essen, in Prussia.
The largest of the two bore the following in
scription:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-11-07

Launched from the yards of Messrs. Nash,
in Harrington, Oct 9th schooner named
Sea Dog about 175 tons, owned by S. W.
and A. NJ. Nash, A. p Nash the master car
penter, and Capt. T. c. Allen, who is to be
master, and Geo. Harris, Esq, of Columbia
Falls. From the yard of j. W. Sawyer, in
Millbridse, Oct Goth a brs of about 400 tors
named Ennis" +. NJ Hopkins, and others
in Miibridge and New York and Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-11-07

The Skowhegan Reporter published last
week under the head of ''Sneak Thieves"
the names of persons who have yictimized the
printer. Among them are the names of &c.
ID, Peasley,' DIR. Wardwell," and sc. w.
Pond" Printers are cautioned against them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-11-07
GENERAL MEMS.

Michigan's population is l,loG, 4G3, an in
crease Of more than $4,000 in ten years.
Oxford, England, is sending priest and
thirty monks on mission TO Christianize
Boston.
Oysters are said to be uetter this year than
they have been for twenty-five years past
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-07-20

The Pope having been declared infalli-
BILE by the Kcumenical Council, why do
not the statesmen of Europe refer the out
standing differences between France and
Prussia to His Holiness, and thereby save
the enormous outlay of blood and treasure
which will be entailed by q war? What is
the use of having an infallible persona e
at Rome, if his infallibility cannot be
turned to account in great emergencies?
The above, from an exchange, suits US.
No theological nonsense of modern times
is SO amusing as the fattery extended to
frail old mortal of Italy that he is fault
less. Dotsge should be pitied, but not at
the sacrifice. Of Sense. We are glad the
American Bishops did not accord with It.
ally, Austria and France.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-07-20

sister helped put on the clothes of the sick
girl and assisted her out to the sleigh.
They got in, and being on the road to
Platteville, the team was headed from my
house toward the north. Platteville lies
southeast / told him to turn his team and
keep the main Travelled road. The little
boys said they would hang on behind and
run, it was so cold. have seen that man
twice since-at McGregor and here. No
one pointed him out to me ut McGregcr.
l saw him here in this court room, Points
to the defendant. That is the man. l
saw the team since ut McGregor and here.
Have never seen the woman and children
alive since. Identities pictures as those
of the boys, the sick girl and the woman
There was in the sleigh large trunk or
box, and comforters. Points on zap
to Bridgeport, Lancaster, North An6over,
Cassville and McKinnies mills. Also
Platteville and the road from Lancaster to
Platteville.)
CLOSE OF THE CASE.
II. r.. the Herald reporter, tele-
graphs as follows:
WEST UNION, July 14th.
The District Court, of this county,
met at 3 o'clock, p. H., to-day, pursu-
ant to adjournment. Andrew Thomp-
son, convicted for the murder of the
Haggerty family was brought into court.
The papers missing from the records
having been found, and record perfect
ed, his honor Judge McGlathery over
ruled the motion in arrest Of judgment,
and proceeded to pronounce the sem
tence of death against the prisoner as
follows:
Andrew Thompson, have you any
thing to say why the sentence Of death
should not be pronounced against you ?
The prisoner replied, II have not"
His honor then said:
"You were indicted by the grand ju.
ry of Clayton county, and at your re-
quest were brought here for trial. You
have been tried by fair and impair
tial jury, and have had, at all stages of
the proceedings, the assistance of learn
ed and able counsel, who have done
everything in their power to defend
you; yet you are found guilty, and upon
me devolves the painful duty of pro-
nouncing the judgment Of this court,
which is that you be taken hence to
the Jail Of this county, from whence
you were brought, and that there, on
Friday, the 9th day of September, 1870,
between sunrise and sunset of said day,
within the yard or enclosure of said
Jail, you be hung by the neck until you
are dead"
The prisoner heard his sentence with
the utmost composure, not seeming
moved in the least Thus ends the
great Haggerty murder trial H. r.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-07-20
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The War.

The War.
Our readers are all aware that France
has declared war against Prussia, and
that already over 100000 are in the field
ready to begin the work of human slaught-
er. Our articles from the Chicago Tri-
bune and the journal will lie read with
interest. The Tribune article is better
than map of the territory coveted by
France. Its historical record is very in
terestins. Cable dispatches tell Of bat
tie in which the Prussians were repulsed
with loss of 5000, the French losing
only 1000; but a late dispatch contradicts
it all. A few days will develope ''the
game which Kings and Emperors play
with the blood of husbands and SONS and
the hearths of broken-hearted mothers,
wives and daughters. May the Almighty
God::show NO mercy to the tinselled, proud,
aristocratic wretches who would drive
three millions of people into slaughter
pen simply to crafty supposed affront
from one to the other!
From present view it looks as if all Eu-
rope would be involved in the contest.
EBgland would be against France, Of
course. Austria with France but it is
too soon to predict combinations or re-
suits. There may be grand meeting of
titled butchers, called princes, who will
agree to settle without much fighting; it is
our opinion, however, that the France
Prussian sore is too deep to be healed by
mere talk. We regret to see Germans in
Chicago and other places holding meet
ings to cheer on the battle and
collecting money to send to government
and people already possessing ten dollars
to our one in actual transferable means
In the U. s. there should be but one Shib-
boleth ~ am an American citizen" Let
the old country regulate its ambitious vii
lains and its dupes to suit itself. We are
thinking more in this direction, but i'll
health advises US to leave our readers to
the reflection.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-07-20
July Is, 1870.

The Fenian Generals Starr and Thomp-
soa, two of the leaders of the last raid on
the Canada frontier, who were recently
tried and convicted by the United States
Court at Canandaigua, N. Y, for that Of
Tense, were yesterday sentenced to two
years each in the State Prison, and
Mannix, another of the number, who
pleaded guilty, was sentenced to one year.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-07-20
War Declared In EurODe.

War Declared I'm Europe.
The United States Minister at Lone. IN
telegraphs to the Secretary of State at
Washington, that France has actually de-
clared war against Prussia-that a battle
between the armies of France and Prussia
is hourly expected on the River Rhine
and that France has blockaded the ports
of Prussia.
This news, after the pacific indications
and assurances Of the past two days, viii
take the public by surprise. But from the
first, it has been apparent that the French
Emperor was bent on war, upon one pre-
text or another-and it has been very evi.
dent also that he has been preparing for
the event for some time.
As to the merits of the controversy
which has thus eliminated in actual hos
tili.ies, it is difficult to speak intelligently
at present. On the surface it would seem
as if the French Emperor was precipita-
ting war, in which all Europe will prob
ably be involved before it will end, with
out sufficiently justiGablc pretext-in
other words, he has rushed into hostilities
with Prussia merely because he was de-
termined on war, right or wrong, and re-
CARELESS of reason or consequences.
As to the result, all that can be thought
or said must be conjecture at the best. The
effect in this country will, probably, lie
sensibly felt in an advance of the price of
gold and breadstuffs, and in the temporary
decline of our bonds. The food gates OF
speculation will now be reopencd.
We can see no possible contingency by
which the United States could be drawn
into the war, unless France should attempt
to seize Cuba, which, under present cir
cumstances, would probably not be per-
mitsed by this Government, especially if,
as is said to be the case, it is in possession
of facts leading it to believe that the Gu
bans are in fair way of soon achieving
their independence.
P. Sour dispatches from Paris this
afternoon fully confirm the declaration OF
war by Frame against Prussia Chicago
Journal.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-07-20

An old bachelor says if girl wants to
know when she looks most charming in
the mems eyes, it is whep she wears
simple muslin dress, with frill of lace
around the throat and ut the wrists, and
no ornament but youth and freshness.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-07-20
9eu, advertisements,


Are hereby notified that list OF all Deliuausnt
to the October Tax Hale-will be
handed to the printer ON the Sth day Of August
next and that from after date the cost OF advertising
will be charged additional to taxes
HENRY KELLNKR, County Treasurer
Elkadcr, July 18th, 1870 Owls
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-07-20
Dissolution.

BY mutual consent, the firm known StHrtevast
q DANES, 10 this day dissolved All claims for OF
against said firm will W settled by Chas Danes al
the shop. The business will DC continued ut The
old stasd under new firm.
in. 3TURTEVANT
CHARLES DANES. JR.
Mc0regor, June 25th, 1870. III
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-07-20
Democratic State Convention.

The Twenty.Fifth Annual Democratic State Con.
vsntion Of Iowa. will be held in the city ofDrs MONIES
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10th, 1870.
at 10 o'clock m, for the purpose Of nominating
candidates for the following State Oces to be filled
at the General Election in October, to-wit:
The ratio Of representation will be one delegate for
each organized county in the State, and in addition
thereto one delegate for every hundred votes,
fraction over fifty cast at the last election Of 1862
Hon. George Gillaspy for Governor.
By order Of the Democratic State Central Commit
tee. JIM. WALKER,
WV. p. BENrLY, Chairman.
# Secretary.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-07-20

Bassett, Hunting 4 Co.
REPORTS
Hides-Green, sac.
Cured, 6112@7.
Dry Flint, Is.
Wool-washed, 28@35. Unwashed, "a off.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-07-20

Lot IL In Block 2, with buildings being the north
half OF Warehouse now occupied by Bass Possession
January LIST, 1871. Apply TO
2w7l8 o. HULVERSON.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-07-20

Wis. Am keeping public house. About
the forepart of December, 1868, I was at
home. A man with family-women and
children--came to my hoxse at that time,
between the 10th and 18th. A man drew
up there in covered conveyancc-could
not say whether it was sled or bobs.-
The horses were gray, the off one spotted,
the other dark, muddy color. The rig
was covered with bows, and white cloth or
ducking over them. He got out first. a
lady and three children-a girl and two
boys. The girl was very sick. He had
the team put out and called for dinner. l
told him he could get it; the girl was so
sick, she couldn't eat, but lay on the bed
while the rest were eating. My wife made
chicken broth for her, but she took but q
little and rested about half an hour before
she took any more. After dinner he had
the team fed. He THE mani sat in the
bar-room. After while he went into the
room and wanted to know if they were
ready to 20; went into the other room, and
as the little girl was SO sick, tried to per-
suade them to stay and call physician.
He said "No, they must 90 long. As soon
as she gets the air again she..will feel bet
ter" He said he was short up for money
and couldn't stop at hotel, but must 70
on to some farmers house. He Inquired
the road to Plattville and the distance l
told him l6 miles. / saw that the girl was
SO deathly sick told him "for Gods sake
to stay over night and get q doctor-to
never mind about the money" "No,"
says he, "we'll 60; she'll fell better after
she gets out into the air." He went
over to the drug store and got some
thing, and gave her. After giving the
medicine he went back in the bar room
and sat down with his feet upon the stove,
with his head down in deep study for
some time. After sitting there quite
while he went into the other room again,
came out and ordered his horses up. The
horses were brought up and the family
were getting their things on--my wife's
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-07-20

In order to carry her available force over
800, 900 men, Prussia would have to resort
to fresh conscriptions, while France with
oat fresh levies, can muster nearly half a
million more. The French fleet numbers
439 vessels, of which SIS are iron-clads and
233 screw steamers, mounting 1880 guns,
besides 8 screw steamers, iron-clad, and %
non-iron clad, mounting in all PIP guns,
now building. The naval force consists of
72, 446 Iaen under two Admirals, de Gen.
GULLY and Trehouart; with 6 Vice Admi-
rails and 80 active Counter Admirals. I'm
til 1860 the Prussian navy was insignii-
cant. Now, Bismark declares it equal to
any in the Baltic Sea, which distinction it
will lose when the French fleet enters the
Baltic. 1t consists of ninety-nine vessels,
four Of which are iron-clads, mounting in
all 637 guns. Thirty-two heavy war YES.
sells, of which II are iron-clads of the
largest size, are in course of construction,
bnt are not contracted to be finished until
1877. The superiority of France over
Prussia in numbers is, probably Offset by
fighting on the defensive. Should Russia
come promptly to the aid Of Prussia, her
position would be impregnable. In the
event of Asatria joining France in the
fight, il Nill be struggle between South
ern Catholic Europe on the one side, and
Protestant and Greek Europe on the other.