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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-05-31

of prices for repeating" at the judicial cleo
ton, the other day. 1t varied from fifteen
cents to fifty dollars for fraudulent vote.
A Connecticut couple wanted to get married,
but the Town Clerk was away on visit and
no certificate could be procured. The Select
men were appealed to, and, officially assem-
bling, appointed an assistant clerk who gran
ted the necessary papers and the couple were
happily spliced.
A writer says: "The Newfoundland dog is
not native of that island but was imported
by the Spaniards as a beast of burden. The
true native dog of the island, and adjoining
coast, he supposes to have been what is called
the Labrador dog, small, smooth-coated
animal, of remarkable sagacity and value.
In the principality of Waldeck, Germany,
the government has recently issued a notice
that no license to marry shall be granted to a
drunkard, nor to any one who has been a
drunkard, unless he exhibits proof that he
has entirely reformed.
As man and his wife, residing in Keokuk
county, Iowa, were returning last week ifoW
the funeral of the last of their three children,
who had died of scarlet fever, a thunder
storm came up, and as they were entering the
gate of their desolate home the lightning
struck the carriage. The man was instantly
killed, and his wife is now raving maniac.
Chinese suicide in San Francisco left as
his diving comics sion letter reading: 'sChl-
nese young man, Hemul Hake Foo, twenty
nine years old. Have sick. Would live.
From Canton, ward. Name, Sun Wood,
Farmer. China Saelep Company. l have
soul. Had boot on my bad. dead now
Can't livee."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-05-31
MITIGATION INTERESTS.

The action of the House in relation to the
bill introduced by Mr.. Lynch is not so salts
factory as was hoped for. On the Goth Mr..
Lynch obtained the floor and asked that the
previous question be ordered. In this he was
sustained. He then proposed that the substitute
offered by the committee and the amendment
proposed by Mr.. Cox be considered as pend
ments that had been offered to be regarded as
laid on the table. This proposition would
leave only two sections, authorizing draw
backs on imported materials used in ship
building, and stores used ON a foreign voyage
taken from bond The first section was a
provision that on all American materials used
in building ships and steamers of 1000 tuns
and upward, that there should be allowed
bounty equivalent to the drawbacks if the
same had been imported. This provision Mr..
Cox's motion proposed to strike out, and on
that the friends of the measure were willing
to-take the sense of the House. Mr.. Lynch,
in proposing this arrangement, said that as
every gentleman in opposition, from Mr..
Wood to Mr.. Allison, had indicated their
willingness TO vote for drawbacks, he made
his suggestion with a view to save time and
come TO direct vote on the substitute.
Mr.. Lynch then took the floor says the
Tribune, and made an animated speech in sup
port of the BILL declaring that the opposition
TO the substitute had proved itself factious
He denounced every argument advanced
against the bill as those furnished by the hiret
agents of the British sbip-builders, who ha'
flooded members desks with pamphlets givint
pretended facts and arguments, paid for by
British gold and in the interests Of the Con
federate pirate builders. He declared thai
British agents were then inthe galleries watch
ing over the interests of their masters. There
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-05-31
THE NATIONS TRIBUTE.

The ceremonial of strewing with flowers
the graves of those who sacrificed theiI
lives to preserve the government IN the
late rebellion has been observed all over
the country, wherever mound rises TO
mark the grave of a soldier. Gentle hands
have prepared the brightest flowers, and
surviving comrades and friends have deck
ed the humble sod in loving and respect
full remembrance. The stranger has not
been forgotten or passed by with neglect
while the tears of kindred and companions
have started afresh over the dust OF the
fallen brave. Whatever and whoever
these men were that laid down life in de-
fence of the government, we honor them
for the cause in which they fell, and the
success which crowned their noble efforts.
1t is we'll when the the season of flowers
and beauty and new-springing life comes,
thus to revive the memory of these dead.
At the same time we honor them for their
patriotic sacrifice, we impress upon the
youth of the nation the dlty and reward of
patriotism. These flowers are marks of a
nations gratitude. Longmay the practice OF
thus honoring rheroes continue. both as
beautiful token of thanks for the service
which they rendered the country in its
hour of peril, and rs an incentive to those
now living and posterity to be true to the
government and its fundamental ideas even
as these were. Let monuments arise de-
voted to the perpetuation of the names Of
the heroic dead and the education of
the living whose trials are yet to
come. The struggle in which those
whom we honor fell will not be forgotten
while the world stands. The cause for
which they fought will grow brighter and
brighter as ages pass away. The msts of
passion and prejudice will by and by flee
away, and generations to come will have
clearer view than those upon the stage
of life when these things were done could
have. Monuments to their memory vii
not be vain things, but be very foundation
stones in the future of our government.
As long as they stand pointing to heaven.
SO long will they be a check to treason
and help to patriotism stronger than
armies, for they will train the heart in the
way of principle and right, and it is upon
the hearts of the people that government
depends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-05-31
FIGHT OVER THE LYNCH BILL.

The Washington correspondent of the
New York Herald gives the following ac-
count of the pugilistic encounter which
took place about Mr.. Lynch's bill:
The Arlington House was the scene of lit
tie bit of a seuffie tonight, the belligerents
being General Negley, member of Congress
from Pennsylvania, and Captain John Cod
man, little fellow who has been busy as a
bee here for months lobbying against Lynch's
bill for the revival of American commerce.
1t appears that Goldman and Negiey met at the
Arlington. when conversation turned upon the
Lynch bill, Goldman using, it is stated, very
strong language in regard to the course OF
some of the members of Congress on the sub
ject. Goldman, n is alleged, called Lynch
very harsh names and attempted to criticise
also the action of General Negley himself
The latter, who is a very good hundred, fine,
dashing sort of fellow, took the thing very
pleasantly for a while, but when Goldman con-
tinued he retorted by charging the little lob
byist with being a paid agent of the Clyde
ship builders. Goldman, like our valiant friend
Hutchins, belongs to the race of Lilliput. but
he considers he has the soul of BrOdi gnag
Nobody can sneeze at him with mathematics
security. When Negley threw out the insin-
uation that he (Codman) was paid agent OF
the Clyde people, ne eyed the memDer OF Con-
gress most intrepidly, and drawing himself up
three eighths of inch higher than usual, said
deliberately General Negley, if you are only
joking in making that statement say nothing
but sir, if you are in earnest, / say it is a
id he." Whereupon Negley, good, stout,
able man, put forward his dexter and very ar
tistically removed the valiant Goldman from
the horizontal position. In other words, as
the pugs would say, the first knock down was
for Negley. Goldman promptly regained the
perpendicular and struck Negley with a cane
across the breast. Negley thrust the weapon
aside and again and rather more forcibly
caused his opponent to measure his length on
the tesselatod pavement of the fashionable
Arlington corridor. Then Goldman got W
again. Then, as my informant states, Negley
laughed. Then Goldman apologized. Negley
and Goldman shook hands Then there wa'
peace once more.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-05-31

The Rockland Gazette records the death of
still another of the brave Rockland boys who
so periodically imperied their lives for the
Union in its recent great struggle for indiyisi-
bility and perpetuity. Horace r. Munroe,
son of James Munroe, died in Washington
on Monday last of consumption. Mr.. Munroe
was about 80 years of age, and served with
distinction in the goth Maine volunteers
during the late war, and lost leg at the
battle of Coal Harbor, Va. Exposure and
wounds undermined his health, resulting in
consumption and death.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-05-31

In the case of 3. r. Bryant, of Boston,
against the owners of the steamer Eastern
Queen, in the Superior Court in Boston, the
jury brought in verdict giving Bryant
$4,000 damages. This was suit to recover
$4,000 for injuries alleged to have been re-
ceived by Bryant at the hands of employees
of the boat company, on the 18th Of Septem-
Der, 1868. The Gardiner Reporter under
stands the owners have filed exceptions to the
rulings of the court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-05-31

The Presque Isle Sunrise says Mrs Hoyt
of Fort Fairfield, who was alone at home dur
ing the confagraton which was raging in the
fields around her home, on Thursday of last
week, used up all the water she had in extin-
gushing the fire, she then used all the milk
and cream in the house, and as last resort
went to the cellar, emptied the meat barrels
of the pickle, and thus saved her house. A
lady with such resources is worth her weight
in gold.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-05-31

The Oxford Register says the town of Can
ton challenges the State to show an elm that
shall compete with the magnificent one at
Canton Point. 1t measures twenty-five feet
around the trunk, and its branches have a
spread of over one hundred feet. 1t is now
seventy five years old. 1t is said that the tree,
with its nine venerable companions, was
brought from the other side of the river, upon
the shoulders of man who transplanted the
tree for tlco quarts of rum.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-05-31

At meeting of the Trustees of the Waldo
County Agricultural Society held last Satur-
day, says the Progressive Age, it was decided
to have 4th of July celebration on the Park,
for the purpose of raising funds to assist in
paying the society's Indebtedness. The pro-
gramme will include match game of base
ball, music by band, foot-racing, a sack
race, etc, and two separate trials of speed
between the best and fastest horses in the
county
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-05-31

The Wing says that on Sunday, some three
hundred children received the rite of confirm
atsn at ST. Johns (Roman Catholic) church
in Bangor. They were very tastefully
dressed, and the scene was very interesting as
they filed down the aisles to the front of the
altar. Rev. Messrs. Conley and Clemens
officiated, assisted by Rev. Messrs. Hubbard
of Ellsworth and McFaA of Oldtown. The
congregation present at the ceremony was said
to be the largest ever in the church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-05-31

Mrs. Harriet NJ. Wilson wife of Senator
Wilson of Mass died at her home in
Natick on Saturday afternoon last, of
cancer in the stomach at the age of 46
wears. She was an estimable woman and
her death is much lamented by those who
knew her.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-05-31
domestic Nous.

The Exhibition and Commencement of the
Maine Wesleyan Seminary and Female Col
lege will come off at kent's Hill, Tuesday,
Wednesday, and Thursday, June It'll, sth and
9th. Prize Defamation and Reading, June
eth, at o'clock P. NJ. Anniversary of the
Calliopean and Adelphian Societies, Wednes-
day, June Sth, at o'clock 7. NJ. Address
by Rev. G. Haven, d. d., Of Boston; Poem
by Rev. David II. Ella of Lynn, Mass. Con-
cert by Billiards. Orchestra, Wednesday even
ing, June sth Exhibition and Commence
ment exercises June 9th, at 10 o'clock A. NJ. ;
Levec at the College Chapel, Thursday even
ing, June 9th, at o'clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-05-31

Mrs. Winslow Of Canton, is 1913 years of
age. Until quite recently she has enjoyed
excellent health. The Oxford Register says
it is safe to conjecture that she has been an
observer of the 9TH Commandment, for surely
cher days have been long in the land"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-05-31

The Reporter understands that an effort is
being made to get up celebration in Gar
diner on the coming Fourth of July, the pro-
gramme to embrace a fireman's muster, fire.
works, etc. The Reporter says it has been a
long time since the day was observed in that
city, and trusts that the citizens will push the
matter and get up grand time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-05-31

The trains upon the Oxford Central Rail-
road began running between Buckfield and
East Sumner, May 18th, much to the relief of
the people Of that section.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-05-31

Ex-senator Lafayette S. Foster has been
nominated by Republicans of the Con
neticut Legislature to be Judge of the
Supreme Court of that State. The cleo
ton takes place tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-05-31

The Fenian raid is total failure. Its
effect upon the organization must be de-
moralizing, and if it would but extinguish
it, there would seem to be little occasion
for re- greet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-05-31

The bill for the encouragement of ship
building, adopted as a substitute for that
of Mr.. Lynch, will probably pass the
House
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-05-31

The Times understands that Rev Mr.. Dixie
and DIR. Payne of Bath, propose a summer
trip to Europe this season, leaving the first of
June, and returning in September or October.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-05-31

Mr.. John Moore, of Barring, while passing
the railroad station at that place on Tuesday,
was accidentally run against by the train of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-05-31

The town of Denmark has voted to exempt
from taxation any manufactures that may be
erected on the excellent water-power in that
town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-05-31

The annual meeting of the Penobscot
County Churches, will be with the church in
Holden, June l4th and 10Th. Preacher, Rev
Prof. Barbour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-05-31

the St. Croix & Penobscot railroad, and in
stantly killed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-05-31

On Saturday B. l.. White launched at Bath
a small schooner of about 100 tons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-05-31
Entertainment +!

Is free from all the Objectionable characters which
mark exhibitions of Il lIOmiscuous nature. &c. 1t
has been the object OF the Manager to accomplish
this, and he now comes before the public prepared
to give the assurance that tue entertainment offered
is at
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1870-05-13
MuayontA o. an l,seA.

II MuetOsetk ~ an lsseN.
A spsce of this length, which 10 almost
inooncsivable, 70 minute Il it, u actually
mea,ured BY Mr.. whitwosth's continuance
for comparing lengths. designed tor testing
the truth of . measure representing N Eng.
lish inch, and described by Dr.: Barnard IN
his Exposition report It 10 . solid peice Of
steel resting upon . trough with inclined
sides. At one end it abuts against stop,
which 10 % arranged - to be adjustable:
The other end 10 opposed to the extremity OF
q screw of twenty threads to the inch,
placed directly in the line of the axis A
single revolution of the screw advances the
extremity therefore, one twentieth OF an
inch. But the head Of the screw IL ten
inches in circumference. and is divided into
two hundred parts In turning this wheel;
every division accordingly advances the
screw one four-thousandth part OF an
inch. The divisions, however, are not traces
but teeth; and the screw head gear.whsel,
which is driven by = tangent screw lying
horizontally in its plane and across it, sum
NIT. And this tangent screw also has .
head of twelve and half inches in circ"n'
ference, which is divided into two hundred
and fifty parts, each part being the twentieth
of an inch. An entire revolution of tle
tangent screw advances the gear-wheel only
one tooth, which - we have seer, moves
forward the end of the measuring screw
one four. thousandth of an inch. A single
division of the limb of the tangent screw.
head will, therefore, produce movement in
the direction of measurement Of only two
hundred .and. fifticth of one four thousaudth
Of an inch-tlAat is to say, Of one one-mill-
ionth part of an inch
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1870-05-13
contained the following StAtiSlcG

To this was sdded aa estimate OF the
deaths from disease IN The Coufedesass
army, based upon the returns Of the neld
and general hospitals for 1eel-@, nsaking
the total l60. 900, exclusive Of the deaths
in the Northern prisons. which would swell
The number 70 near l8S, 900 and Il the
deaths among tho discharged for wounds
and disease, and among The sick a.d wound
Cd on farlosgh, b addsd, Tie Sra.d total
Of the deaths n to Ooatedaats 0ny, du.
ring the entire VA, appears = IT, writer Of
the paper n question 70 have bssn about
soo. go. ~ 70 The number - - ssUy
which suffered IL ~, y alyE s'.The
available Cua4edeaio fecce eaDahle @ -
tive servies, ID lot during ~ ssslls VA,
exceed 00e.ooo -. o. thlsnSn1r, 1T
moro than loonoo xsss! = sol)sd 8 ny o.
tine aad ~ c4e1s 6sr1ae s(St6 - ~
u ~ ia ~ ~ Soaeoo - - ~ ~
ef bsesaag a1s = any 80 daA at4el6iDtO
Il 6ck, W01nded a.d disol1ea.ss ,..,F,l
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1870-05-13

GENERAL LEE ON CHINESE EMIGRATION.
Gen. r. E. Lee, in letter tothe President
Of the Virginia Immigration Society, gives
his views upon the question of immigration
to the Southern States Is follows: 1.-THE
question of supplying labor to the South IL
one of vital importance, in which all classes
arc concerned. and particularly the agricul-
turalists. inasmuch IS regular and constant
work is more necessary to his prosperity
than in almost any other of the industrial
pursuits. I believe this can only be secured
by the introduction of respectable class of
laborers from Europe, for although tempo
rary benefit may be derived from the impor.
tation of Chinese and japanese, it would
result, I fear, in eventual injury to the coun.
try and hcr institutions. We not only want
reliable laborcrs but good citizens, whose
interests and feelings would be in unison
with our own. State immigration societies
composed of men prompted by the patriotic
motive of bcne6ttiug the country, would
accomplish this object better than by any
other mode. BY introducing worthy immi'
grants, providing for their comfort and secu
rity on arrival, and assisting them, when
necessary, to their new homes, sufficient
supply of honest, steady, willing men would
soon he secured. l believe experience has
proved that the practice of employing en-
tire families produces more oontentmens
and permanency among them than where q
number collected into . community upon
neighboring faro,s. They are better salts
ded and give greater satisfac tion."
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1870-05-13

HANoINo A Man FOR CoNFoRr-The
Austin (Tcxas) Journa! relates the follow
ing: In 1887 or 1888, the county Of
had just been organized, and the first dis
trict court was held in . small room that
had been used for grocery. It was the
Fall term, = severe norther was blowing,
and there was no fireplace or stove in the
-oom. A desperate was on trial for one
out of the many murders he had committed,
and the Judge and jury were impatient to
end the case. The county was sparsely
settled, and consequently 70 poor to make
adequate Arrangements for the comfort Of
prisoners; 20 when the jury brought in q
verdict Of guilty, the Judge, in pronoun-
cling sentence upon the culprit, said: bob
you have been found guilty, and the
court adJudges that you be hanged by the
neck until you be dead; but as the county
is just organized and affords no convenien.
Cos 70 lodge prisoner with any degree of
comfort-thers being no suitable building
nor bedding, not even blankets, the Court
do hereby, in consideration Of his personal
comfort, order that the prisoner be taken to
the nearest tree and there be hanged until
he be dead, and may the Lord have mercy
on his soul. The Sheriff then borrowed .
lasiat from bystandsr, put It over the cul-
prit's neck, and led him out to . tree from
the Court House, threw II over . limb, and
suspended the prisoner till life was extinct.
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1870-05-13
4 De0e,serate Fsx,als Soldier.

During the investigation of city cases,
yesterday, . tall specimen of the demi'
monde, clad in umimpeachabls black, and
with countenance beaming with smiles,
appeared in the lobby. This lady is An
historical character, having served over two
years Ia tho Federal army during the war
fifteen months private in the Illinois cav
airy, and over nine months IS teamfter In
the noted Lead Mine Regiment, which Wa
raised in Washburn's district, from the
couties of 10 Davis and Carroll. She was
at the seige of Corinth, and was on duty
during most of the campaign against Vicks-
burg. At Lookout Mountain she formed
one OF party of eighteen selected to make
a scout and report the position Of General
Bragg's forces. She was an sttache of Gen.
Blair's 18th corps during most of the cam
paign of the Army Of the Tennessee, and
did good service in the accommodating vpc-
rations around the Chattahoochie river, at
which time she was connected with Gen.
Davis's 14th corps.
The girl, who is now e years of age. but
who looks much younger, went through her
army life under tho cognomen of ''soldier
Tom," by which cognomcn she will be rec
ognizcd by many who served in the De.
partment ut the West. Her business in the
Police Court was in the capacity Of . wit
ness in the case of q courtesan named Julia
Roberts, who plead guilty to the charge of
the peace at Mozart Hall few
nights agO.-SI. Louis Times.
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1870-05-13

The nose acts like Custom House officer
70 the system. It il highly sensitive TO the
odor Of the most poisonous substances. II
readily detects hemlock, henbane, monks.
hood end the plants containing prussic
acid. i recognizes tho f0tid smell Of
drains and warns " not 70 smell the pollu.
ted air. The nose Is 70 sensitive that Dir
containing two-h1ndrsd-thousandth part
Of bromins vapor will instantly b detected
BY II; II win recognise ths ons-million
three hundred shd6sandth part Of g5sin
Of The otto of roses, Of tie fifteenth mil.
lionth part Of grain q musk. Il tails
- In the morning that cur bedrooms no
impsss, md csaehes the Aue fragrance Of
he morning ais, md Conveys y - ~ n.
vitaaion Of the flowers . 80 forth into the
Aelds and inhale their sweet bfea4A Tobe
led By the nose has hitherto been used. - .
phrase Of rsprosch; but b bsvs . good
nose, and follow IL guidance. + enc Of the
s.fsss aad lshoeaaat vays y IL snioynsat
of health.