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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-07-21
GENERAL NEWS.

The large silver plating mandatory of
the Meriden Britannia Company, which was
partially destroyed by fire or Saturday last,
involved loss estimated at $3.50, 900, which
is fully covered by Insurance.
Prayers for time of war were recited in the
French churches in New York Sunday
The Treasury Department is already put
ting out the additional currency provided for
by the recent law SIC, 900 was Monday sent ito
the national bank at Springfield, Missouri, and
other amounts will be sent south and west as
soon as it can be prepared
Mr. Motelys daughter is about to marry
the second son of the late Earl Cooper and
grandson of Lady Palmerston.
Illinois has G 900 miles of railroads, which
with equipments cost Sl2O, 900 600.
Willis Phelps & Co., of Springfield, Mass,
are discussing the introduction of Asiatic la
Dor on the railroad they are building from
birmingham to Lowell. The people along
under contract to Mr.. Phelps, are said to be
anxious for the Chinese, as peaceable and
industrious cotrast to other foreign elements.
The tide of emigration from Australia to
California, which we commented on several
weeks ago, still continues, and the Pacific
coast bids fair to welcome to its shores ho-
mogenious race, which will add to the materi-
al military intellectual and moral strength
Of the nation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-07-21
domestic Nems.

The Wing says Mr.. Samuel Mansell return
ed to Bangor Tuesday after an absence of
nine years, and was received with great joy
by his relatives and friends, who had long
since given him up for dead Mr.. Mansell
left Bangor in 81 with the ID Maine Regi-
ment as teamster. After the battle of Bull
Rum a large number OF transfers were dis
charged among them Mr.. NJ, AMI in Il short
time, his name was published in list of men
killed in the breaking down of a bridge
Hearing nothing from him, his friends of
course supposed the report correct and have
mourned him as dead until his unxpected re-
turn. 1t appears he went west after his dis
charge and has since been engaged in teaming
on the plains. A short time ago, bis party
were attackedby Indians, who ran off his
stock and killed his two companions, and be-
ing thus thrown out Of business he concluded,
to returnto Bangor and look up his friends, as
above stated
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-07-21

The Washington Chronicle says the con-
stituents of Republican members of Con-
grcss can trllthlully say to their returning
Representatives, after long and arduous
session. well done, good and faithful
servant" The Chicago Republican,
speaking Of their work in the second ses-
sion of the Forty First Congress, says:
I'm the main, they have done well. After
a most laborious session they present to the
country as the evidence of their fitness an
unimpaired public credit, augmented conf
dence in the national securities. a currency
rapidly approaching par value in gold, dimin-
ishcd taxation, reduced debt, retrcnchment
of expenses in all departments of the Govern
ment, a revenue adequate to all public wants,
and peace to the nation, both at home and
abroad. These are the fruits they bring to
their constituencies, and upon which they can
predicate claim for continued support.
With what modification must the Democ
racy witness such results? They have been
prophets of evil. and behold, the evil is good.
None of the things they predicted have hap
pened. All their cry about extravaganza and
waste has proved false, aud clean balance
sheet shows it. The Administration of Pres
ident Grant moves on quietly and successful
ly, undisturbed by faction, and unmoved by
clamor. 1t is no wonder that Democrats and
soreheads are troubled at the prospect. The
people are satisfied"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-07-21
Magazines, &c. Received

hisaAibCs, NVs AsEccf'us
The Alanfic Mo,oh'y for August, publish
ed by Fields, Osgood Co., Boston, at 81 pei
annum.
| LiHeHs Lir;ng Age, (weekly) published
by Littell Gay, Boston, at So per annum.
Peterson's Ladies National Magazine,
published by Chas. J. Peterson, Philadelphia,
at 50 per year.
Ecery Saturday, published by Fields,
Osgood & Co., Boston, at 81 a year.
american Stock journal, (monthly) pub
lshed by N. p. Boyer & Co., Parkersbury,
Chester County, Pa, at 81 per annum.
PaHchtael'o, a numerous and sa.irical
journal of high order, published by the
Puncinello Publishing Company, So Nassau
ST., New York, at 81 per annum with So
rremium).
The american Naturalist, a popular illus
trated magazine of natural history, published
by Peabody Academy OF Science, Salem
Mass, at 81 per annum.
Hearth and Home, a paper for the farm,
garden and fireside, published by Pettingill,
Bates & Co., 81 Park Row, New York, at 81
dollars per annum.
The Maine Journal of Education, peculiar
ly desirable to the teachers in Maine, pub
lished by Brown and Thurston, Portland, at
Sl.50 year.
The GALAXY, decidedly excellent Month
ly, published by Sheldon & Co., 49s and 500
Broadway, New York, at 81 year.
Lippincott's Magazine, for August, an ex-
cellent number. Published by j. b. Lippin-
colt & Co., Philadelphia, at 81 year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-07-21

A meeting of the Directors of the Maine
Central Railroad, was held at the Falmouth
Hotel, Portland Tuesday afternoon and eve
ming. In the afternoon the Hon. w. II. Vim
ton and other prominent citizens of Gray ap-
peared, urging the directors to locate the new
piece of road through Gray, arguing that it
would bring to the road all the trade of Casco
and Raymond. Three routes are proposed,
the first from Danville junction through Gray
TO Falmouth; the second, from Danville
through Gray to Cumberland; and last from
Danville, two and half miles east of Gray,
thence to Cumberland; which ever route de-
cided upon to connect with the Portland &
Kennebec. In the evening the Directors
were examining the routes with the engineers
who surveyed them, Messrs. c. o. Davis
and Thomas Holt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-07-21
The New Pension Law

Passed few days ago, provides for qnar-
terly payments to become due on the fourth
day of March, June, September and Decem-
Der.
No pension can be paid to any person but
the pensioner himself. All checks will be
drawn in the name of the pensioner to whom
payable, and cannot be delivered to any
other person, and no power of attorney can
be used.
All fees and charges against pensioners for
any service in collecting pension money are
abolished and prohibited.
No pension can be paid except upon the
vouchers issued from the. L. S. Pension
Agencies.
The L. S. Pension Agent will, free of all
charge to the pensioner, make out and for
ward to the address of each pensioner, by
mail, the prepared quarterly voucher, which
such pcnsioner is to execute and return to
the Pension Agent with the proof of identity
required, when a check or Treasury draft
will be mailed for the full amount of the.pen-
sion. These checks and drafts being drawn
on repositories of public money will be good
and current in any part of the country.
Thus it will be seen that any pensioner in the
United States can receive the full amount of
his pension at his own post office, without
any expense Of travel or other Inconvenience.
The fee of Claim Agents and Attorneys for
the prosecution of claim for pension before
the Pension Office Washington, is fixed at
ten dollars when no contract is made, but
claimants may contract to pay fee not ex-
ceeding twenty-five dollars, such contract
to be made in writing, in duplicate, and ac-
knowledged before some officer competent to
administer oaths, and both copies filed with
the Commissioner of Pensions for his APPROX
al.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-07-21

The Bangor Wing says that on Monday
forenoon as young man named Weber was
moving with machine, he rose to his feet to
strike one of his horses, with the ends of the
reins, when both horses started quickly, throw
ing him to the ground in front of the cutter
bar. He shouted to the horses and they stop
ped, but not until the rapidly moving cutters
struck his left ankle just above the instep,
mangling it in horrible manner, severing
the blood vessels and nearly all the tendons
The bones were also crushed, so that Dr.
Seavey, who was called to attend him, re-
moved several pieces. The DIR. hopes to save
his foot, though of course it will be stiff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-07-21
WHAT is THE NEW FAMILY SINGER OF 1870.

1t is the concentrated result of twenty years ex-
perience in building Sewing Machines.
Ii very short stra light needles.
1t makes the Shuttle or LockStitch alike upen
both sides of the work.
1t is very light running and has a silent feed.
1t is very easily kept clean, and is always in
order.
1t is less difficult to understand and learn to
operate than any other.
1t has the most simple and easily adjusted ten
sion ever invented.
1t is less liable to rust than any other.
1t is so constructed that dust cannot enter it or
oil drop from it.
1t works equally well upon the finest Lace or
heaviest Beaver Cloths.
1t will hem rulings of dress goods over seams
without any preparation.
1t is very high-speeded, and requires very little
power to keep in motion.
1t will out-wear any other Family Machine ever
made.
1t will Hem, Braid Fell, Cord, Tack, Rufie, En-
broider, Bind Trim, &c
1t costs $50 delivered at your house, set TO run
ming and warranted.
Covers, Folding Tops, Cabinets, according to fin
ish, $50 to $50
The prices named above, are the cash prices at
the Nanufactory, but knowing that the various cir
cumstances OF all will not admit of the rigid c. o.
ID. principle, ii has been decided to divide the
amount into MONTH y or in some cases weekly pay
ments, in such manner as will best suit the con-
vcnience of the purchaser.
This is done purely for the accommodation of the
patron, as no extra charge Is made from the regu
lar cash prices.
No charge for instructions in operating the Sing
eI's upon any class of work.
Remember the Place-Opposte the Post Office
Mt the Fancy Goods and Picture Frame Store of s.
z. PLUMBER Water Street Augusta
" B-Superior quality OF Twist, Threads Nee
dies Oil, and all sorts of Sewing Machine Findings
for sale at Manufacturers prices.
GS-Plcase call and examine.
OPPOSITE THE POST OFFICE,
Augusta, Maine. D&W2meod-iune Is
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-07-21

The Machias Union says Eleazer Bryant,
aged about so years, was killed at East Ma
chas July 18th. He was engaged in sinking
stone or boulder that weighed ten or fifteen
tons. The hole was deep and he loosened the
boulder so that it started too soon. Mr.. B.
was wedged between the stone and the earth.
badly crushed, yet he gave the alarm.
large crew of mem released him, but he died
Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-07-21

Don't drug yourself to death by trying eve
ry new nostrum advertised. Avoid dosing for
little aches and ills; but when medicine must
be taken, go to Partridge's Drug Store under
Granite Hall and get that which is pure and
reliable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-07-21

The twenty-third session of the Penobscot
Musical Association, will be held in Bangor,
October 4th to 7th, 1870, under the direction
of Professor L. II. Southwark, Principal of
the Acadmey of Music, Peabody Institute,
Baltimore, Md. The Mendelssohn Quintette
Club and Mrs. II. M. Smith, are engaged,
and other prominent vocalists will also be
present, of which due notice will be given.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-07-21

In Bankruptcy-D District Court Of the United
States, for Maine District, IS.
In the matter of HENRY A. FORD, Bankrupt.
NOTICE is hereby given that third general
N meeting of the creditors of Henly A. Ford of
Wadoboro', in said District, Bankrupt will be held
at Wscasset, in said District on the ninth day of
August A. ID. 1870, at four O'Clock 7. NJ, at the
office of Peter Thatcher, Esq one of the Registers
in Bankruptcy in said District, to wit at the Office
of the Clerk Of the Courts, for the purposes named
IN the 18th section of the Bankrupt Act of March
2, 1867, at which meeting debts may be proved and
Il final dividend Will be declared.
JOHN L.ALLEN, Assignee.
Waldoboro', Maine.
Waldoboro, July 6, 1870. 2w29
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-07-21

The Bath Times learns that the injunction
pettioned for, to restrain the Pennington Viii
lage Corporation from loaning their credit to
the Androscoggin Railroad, was denied by
Judge Barrows at the hearing held at Farm
ington on Friday last.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-07-21

/ The following card from Mr.. Lynch,
which we find in the New York tribune
of Monday, explains itself;
Nv attention has been called 10 an arti-
Gle in your issue of the 18th, commenting
npon the delinquencies of Members OF
Congress in absenting tn, mselves from
their duties during its sessions, and to the
list which you publish. giving what pur-
ports to be the number of days which each
member has been absent, and the number
of roll-calls to which they failed to respond.
In that list find myself set down as alb
sent 76 days, and as having failed to re-
spond to the roll-call twenty-five times.
Allow me to correct your list so far as
my own absenteeism is concerned, by say
ing that | have been absent thrty-tour
days, part of which time was on account
of sickness, and no more since the COM
mencement of the session. s...sss
gave twenty-five days to committee
work before the commencement of the
session-in October and November-and
remained in Washington, engaged III the
same work, during the adjournment over
the holidays-from December 22d to Jan
uary 10th.
have not considered it worth while to
examine in regard to the correctness OF
your figures on the roll calls, as three
fourths of such calls in the House OF Rep
resentatives are of no Importance whatev-
er. And rs have no pride about having
myself on record where no practical result
is accomplished thereby. l have been some
what careless about responding to such
calls when present. have considered
your statement in regard to my absence of
sufficient importance to be corrected, be-
cause, if had in fact, voluntarily neglec
ted my duties as Representative, during
more than one-third of the session of Con-
gress, it would be good reason why
should not continue to hold that position.
JOHN LYNCH. |
Washington, d. c., July 10, 1870
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-07-21

The steamers of the Maine Steamship Co.
will hereafter stop at Holmes Hole, Martha S
Vineyard, on their passage between Portland
and New York, during the present month and
August. Passengers and freight, the latter in
small quantities, will be landed. The steam
ers on the line as usual, will leave Portland
and New York every Monday and Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-07-21

The following is complete summary of
the appropriations granted by the XLIst
Congress during its second session, which
closed on Friday. We preface the sched-
ule with list of the amounts asked for,
and it viii be seen that the estimates of
the heads of departments have been mate
rally cut down:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-07-21

VJvANTED-AGESTs to sell a Horoughly good
w domestic article, wanted in every family. No
competition. Exclusive territory given. Business
very pleasant. Agents have sold doz., netting
$50 profit per day, One sold $50 in small town,
another 1000 in towns; another 81 in calling 81
families. Cost of outfit %. No danger of imposi-
ton. Best of references given. Send for circular
to l02 Washington St, Boston. Mass.
2w29 LITTLEFIELD &'DAME.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-07-21

somorset County Republican Convention.

Somerset County hepubIlcan COnVeHtIUH'
The Republican voters of Somerset county are re
ouested to send delegates to Convention to he
field at Coburn Hall, Skovhegan, Thurs
day, August 18th, at 10 o'clock A. NJ, for the
purpose of nominating two candidates for Sena-
tors, County Attorney, County Treasurer, and one
County Commissioner. and to transact all other
business that may properly come before the Con
venton. The basis of repres entation will be as
follows viz Each town and plantation will he en-
titled to one delegate and one additional delegate
for every fifty votes cast for Joshua l.. Chamber
lain at the Gubernatorial election of 1868. \ frac
tion of thirty votes will be entitled additional
delegate.
JAMES WRIGHT
WILLIAM FOLSOM Republican
y. F. BLUNT, : County
JAMES h DAsCoMB, Committee
UoRATIo \. PAGE,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-07-21

Mr.. David Richardson, inspector in the
Custom House, Bath, had his foot badly
tending to the discharging of the cargo of the
bark Westerhorn, by bar of railroad iron
falling on his toes, rendering amputaton of
some of the toes necessary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-07-21
Tax Notice.

CITY OF AUGUSTA, July 0, 1870
'THE TAXES for the year ls7ohave this day been
i committed to me for collection and by an or
der of the City Council discount of per cent will
be allowed on all payments made prior to
AUGUST /, 1870,
and on all remaining unpaid, interest will be
charged from Nov. L.
THOMAS LITTLE, Treasurer and Collector.
n b. All persons owing taxes of 1860 are here
by notified that shall be under the dsagreeable
necessity of making them cost if not paid by the LIST
OF August next. e- ..-.....
THOs. LITTLE, Treasurer for 1850.
jsylA'ltw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-07-21

The Fair of the Aroostook county agricul-
tural society is to be held at Houlton, on
Wednesday and Thursday, September 2S,h
and Goth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-07-21

As an item of interesting information at
this moment, we present in tabulated form
resume of the comparative strength of
the chief Continental armies:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-07-21

wick, and Uranus o. Bracket appointed
postmaster.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-07-21

Money order Offices have been established
at Gorham Military Asylum at Chelsea, Paris
and Unity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-07-21

The Penobscot County Republican Con-
vention will be held in Bangor on Thursday,
August 18th, at 10 o'clock A. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-07-21

on Thursday August 2lth 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 win be rs follows
Each town and plantation will be entitled to one
delegate, and additional delegate for every fifty
votes cast for the Republican cand date at the Cub
ernatorial election of 1873. majority fraction
will be entitled to an additional delegate.
ANDREW LACY, Wiscasset,
JAMES A. HALL, Dainariscotta, Republican
SAMUEL l.. MILLER, Waldoboro', County
SAMUEL j. BoND, Jefferson, Committee.
HORACE FossETT, Bristol
July II, 1870.
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BOWdOin College.

YJNIIE first examination for admission will be held
i in Adams Hall on Friday of Commencement
week July 18th, at s O'Clock A. NJ. The second ex-
animation will be held in Adams Hall the first
day of the next term Thursday, September LIST, at
o'clock A. NJ.
SAMUEL HARRIS, President.
Brunswick June 18th, 1870. 2m26
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-07-21

at IL o'clock A. NJ, for the purpose of nominating
three candidates for Senators, one County Commis.
soner 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 viii be entitled to
one delegate and an additional delegate for every
eeyenty.live votes cast for Joshua l.. Chamberlain
nj tho Glbelnatoyial election of 1868. fraction of
forty votes will be entitled to an additional dele
gate. =.
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Lincoln County Republican Convention.
COURT HOUSE, wrsCAssET,

The Republican voters of Lincoln County are
requested to send delegates TO Convention TO be
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-07-21
Republican County Convention.

The Republican voters of Kennebec county are
requested to send delegates 10 u Convention to be
held at
Granife Hall. Augusta, Wednesday, August 10Th,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-07-21
REPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS.
FOR GOVERNOR,
Sid ey Perh a m,
OF PARIS.

FOR REPRESENTATIVE TO CONGRESS,
LIST District-JOHN LYNCH.
Cd District-WILLIAM 7. FRYE.
Sd District-JAMES G. BLAINE.
4th District-JOHN A. PETERS.
For Senators,
o,e,ra THOMASP CLEAvES,
'N''' OTIS HAYFORD, JR.
For sheriff,
o,,,r, LORENZO d. STACY.
For County Attorney,
oxsord ENOCH FOSTER, JR.
For County Commissioners,
o,o,rd ALBION p. GORDON.
For County Treasurer,
oxsora FREDERIC L. SHAW.
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Amount Amt asked
appropriated. for in estimate

sl57 ,s5l ,l3I CA slss,3 1884 COS Is
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-04-22
The report of the Directors and Medical supel

The report of the Directors and Medical Super
ntendent of the Western Lunatic Asylum for the
fiscal years, lS67-6S and 1868 &c. is on our table.
This report shows that, under the management
of DR.. F. I. Stribling, one of, if not the most
efficient and distinguished Superintendent of In
sane asylumns in this country, and his skillful
assistant Physicians, this Institution has accom-
p!ished large degree of usefulness. The report
also exhibits the fact that the finances of the In
stitution have been managed with care and
economy, and, as we know here, with due regard
to the comfort of the unfortunate inmates, for
which the efficient steward, Mr.. Hoshour, and
the assistants and employees of the institution
come in for due share of credit
There We're 1913 inmates in the Asylum on Sept.
3Oth 1867, and 204 admitted since, of which
nubmer 2l8 have been discharged, eloped trans
ferred or died, embracing 90 discharged, 2eloped
50 transferred to W. V. Hospital and 81 died.
The percentage ofdeaths in 1925 was 49, and
in 1859, 4, 48, and ofrecoveries during the whole
time, nearly AZ per cent.