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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-09-28

fist, to j w Berry, Gardiner. For best paint
ing in water coors, to Mrs G S Pierce,
! Stevens plains, Westbrook For best speci-
men of penmanship, to ID NJ Watt, Augusta.
For best crayon drawing, to Chas o Lang,
Augusta. For best collection of photographs
and chromos, TO j Hendee, Augusta. For
best pencil drawing, to b Dunning, Bruins
wick.
/ MINERAL AND CHEMICAL PREPARATIONS.
For best display of soap from one manufac-
turer, to Baker, Gardiner. For best dis.
play of candles, to same. For best display of
butter salt refined in Maine, to VIM Harvey
Co., Augusta. For samples of pure lead
from Salem Lead Co., medal.
JELLIEs, CANNED FRUITS, MEATS, &C. For
best display of canned fruits, 10 jars, Mrs w
ii Vivian, Augusta. For five cans fruit, Mrs
ID A Fairbanks, Augusta. Strawberry and
Gooseberry preserves, + a Ershins, Palermo.
Jar Grab Apple jelly, Nellie Farnham Au-
gusta. Specimen OF jellies, Mrs w Il Drum
mond, Winslow. Jelly, JOS Taylor, Bel
grade Three varieties jellies, Mrs w Ii
Pearson, Vassalboro'.
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS. For cabinet organ,
diploma to Arno, IIodgkins & Co, Gardiner.
For pianos, silver medal to Humphrey, in
strument manufactured by McPhail & Co of
Boston. Instruments exhibited by Hovey and
Mansur, Augusta, deserving of praise.
MISCELLANEOUS. Diplomas to the follow
ing persons M W Long, Augusta, case of
guns, pistols, etc; j Fisk, Augusta, com
pound elliptic spring, spring bed, cushion, &c;
Bailey & Co, Bath, specimen of sawed
lumber Miss Alice NJ Manter, Sidney, but
tons on string; Jacob and Henry Graves, In
cubator; j 4 Proctor, Portland, shear punch
and upsetter; X NJ Mansur, Augusta, patent
disli-washer; Same, model of patent cheese
press; W A Webster, Military Asylum, To-
gus, finest display of moss work; Williamson
& Greenwood, Augusta, best American meat
chopper; II NJ Mansur. case of relics; John
l. Mason, New Brunswick, n J, Mason's I'm
proved Fruit Jars John Lombard Farming
dale. model of snip; c A Robbins & Son,
Gardiner. endless chain; Collier & Gardiner,
Augusta, Fancy Euscnii Trunk. also s,arato-
ga and Travelling Trunks and Nalises; j "
Clough. Montvillc, patent combined oven and
radiator; Il Lawrence. Augusta, best five
boxes cigars; Henry Mclaughlin, Bangor,
berry baskets; c Wadsworh, East Liver
more, card cutter; . 5 & II g Smiley. Au-
gusta, paling and broom handles.
The shore spans Of the iron railroad bridge
have been put in place, and the trains passed
over the entire length of it on Monday. We
understand that M Hit, under whose direc-
ton the bridge has been raised, has contract
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-09-28
Wallet Lost !

DETWEEN Augusta and the National Military
ID Asylum, in the streets of Augusta, Friday
evening, Sept 18TH, a CALFoklN WALLET, CON
tanning between SIS and s23. The finder VIII be
literally rewarded by leaving the same AT the store
of ASA HEDGE, Augusta. sept2o-lw'
Sent. -, 1870
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-09-28

The canvass for the Augusta Directory is
nearly completed, and persons who have
changed their places of business or residences
since the canvass, are requested TO leave the
correct information at Pierce's News Depot.
Copies Of the Weekly Kennebec journal
containing full account of the tragedy in
IIallowe ell, can be had at this office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-09-28
Luxembourg.

EVENING" telegram received in this city
from Metz, denies the reported offer made
by Marshal Bazaine to capitulatc that strong
fortress and garrison upon being placed on
parole for three months. The telegram re-
ferred to concludes: 81 have the authority
Of Marshal Bazaine himself, in stating that
he has not offered to surrender his position
conditionally, nor has he contemplated a
capitulation of the fortress under his COM
mand, feeling that that alternative has not
yet become apparent He will continue to
defend Metz while he has men and provi-
sions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-09-28
Two Clerks Wanted !

JSITHER LADIES OR GENTLEMEN. Must be
IL good penmen, and accurate in figures Perma-
nent situations. Address, hand writing Of appli-
cant, L. H., care OF bon l'o, Augusta
sppt1D-+ot
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-10-12
A Cincinnati ScfiOOi-Hiri taken from a
House of Prostitution.

A few weeks ago gentleman who has
been prominent citizen OF Louisville ior
some years, went Oil Visit to some friends
in Virginia, and on his return, brought
with him, SIS far as Cintinnati, niece,
young lady about eighteen years of age,
who is said to be both beautiful and ac-
complished. The object of the uncle being
to furnish to the niece the facilities for
finishing her education, she was provided
with board in the city of Newport, and
arrangements made by which she was to re-
ceive instruction IN the Walnut Hills Acad-
emy at Cincinnati, This she did regularly
enough until yesterday morning, when she
crossed the river with the ostensible pur-
pose of going 20 the academy but instead
Of doing so she went to a hair-dreesing
saloon, had her hair cut of, and sold it for
three dollars and fifty cents, with which
she bought ticket to this city over the
Short Line road. Arriving here she went
to house OF prostitution kept by Mrs Jen-
ME Laws, at Nos 276 and 278 Green street,
between Hancock and CLAY. and stating
that she had been sent there by gentle
man friend, desired to become an inmate
of the house.
The wonlafl of the house, who has be-
fore been accredited with endavoTing to
bioouhuS young, luo%frtt.oiioGit hlu His
guided sitis from entering upon this life
of sin and death, told her that she could
not take her, and expostulated with her in
regard to the terrible folly of taking such
course, until suddenly, as one sees the
landscape IN 8 fash of lightning, SO She
saw 2nd comprehended her situation. Mrs.
Laws, Who deserves credit for the part
she took - the case, then sent for officer
Hammond, 5ho took charge of the young
| lady and place 4 her under the guardian
| ship CT e respectable family in this city.
The uncle of the Girl has been absent
for several days on temporary visit to
Memphis on business. lie has been tele-
graphed to and will doubtless arrive here
to-day to look into the matter. From the
statement of the girl it IS evident enat she
has been led astray by the willy arts OF
some smooth villain, and by the use OF q
| little discretion the whole facts in the case
may be ferreted Louisville Courier
! Journal
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-10-12
n0strn.
OLD TIMES


There's beautiful song on The slumberous air
:, a,oa naa aitI t - 'nroagh the valley of dreams
.t s comes tfo13 z clir,e where the reses w1rs
am ,i. a q euheiui heart anu bright btovyn isiI
in"' waved in the morning beams.
ga. Eyes OF azure and eyes. of brown.
! III, ,Ii;a loW-White foreheads are there;
sShininering cross. gIittering crown
suotny be1 and couch of down
hf'se hOpts and leaflets of prayer
S Sresth o. spring in the breezy vgesofs
pI 1"eet walls from the qt1ivery psuos--
~ Nioies es beneath green hoods i.
puhole cf brooklets, SC ent of h,ids
bird Warblers and cl&:2he-ing vines.
: rosy gre ah and dimpIed hand,
~, a fiiG ands sliehted, VOW
.hree golden LINKS Of q broker, bfld
.hy track on the saow-white sand,
n tear and sinless brow.
4refe m s tlncture Of grief in the beautiful song
mat sobs on the siumbering air
Shq Loneliness felt in the festive thropg
9i1As down On the, soul as il trembles along
from cline where ne tosss +4ers,
we heard it first at the dawn OF day,
! aud 1t mingled with matin chimes.
eut years have distanced the beautiful isy
Andits melody1owet from far away.
And we call IL ao1 OH rritnes
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-10-12
- WA1ERTOWN, WIS, WEDNESDAY OCTOBER p 1870

himself to the EiGg ct Darkness perfectly
easy and comfortable, aid Het on that he
mas seen hlm somewhere before; arIa be will
remind hIm OF parties he used to know
and things that slipped out of his memory
anti FeA tell him thousand things that
he can't nelp taking an interest in. and
every now and then ne @ill Just gently mix
IN an anecdote that will fsiefs him
u there's any laugh in hirl-
ne viii, indeed, and Jim Nye will chip in
aud help. cross-question the candidates,
and he Will 3rtst hang around and hang
around, getting mot6 and more soeiable all
the time, and doing this, that md the 9TH
er thing IL the handiest sort of way, silI he
has made himself perfectly Indispensable
and then the very first thing yo11 know-'
I wheeled and said;
my friend, your conduct grieves me to
the heart. A dozen times, at least, your
uuseel1fty crowding has seriously interfered
with the cGnTefsati5n i an holding with
the President, and If tho thing occurs
again I viii take my hat and leave She
premises" :"
81 wish to stte pffschief you would +
Where did you come fIotaa, anyway, that
you've got the unutterable cheek to spread
yourself here and keep fifteen hundred
people standing waiting half an hour to
shake hands with the President ?"
An officer touched me on the shoulder
and said:
s.Moye. along, please, ,ea're annoying
the Presidents Beyond efI patience. You
have blocked the proGesTicn, and the PED
Pile behind are getting furiots. 5olae,
move along, please.
Ffsthe! than have trouble I moved along
So had fl6 tanss is, do more than look
back over my shoulder, end say, s.Yes, sir,
and che first thing they would know, Jim
Nye woUld ka3e Chat place, and the saiary
doubled I do recGcn Re IS the handiest
creature about making the most ~ his
chances that ever found an all-suficient
substitute for mothers milk in politics and
'an saAn Now tnat is the kind of man ola
Nye Is -ana ,fg. less than two months he
would talk every -. BFt ! caH't make
you hear the rest, General, YisFoq4t holfet- l
ng too loud. The October GdJagq.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-10-12

DURING the battle of Bull Run brig
general discovered soldier concealed in ii
hole in the ground and ordered him to
join his regiment. The man looking him
tull in the face, placed his thumb upon his
nose and replied: mo you don't old fell
low, you want this hole yourself.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-10-12
Verdict of a jury of Boys,

When DR.. Nathaniel Prentiss taught u
public school in Roxbury, his patience at
times would get very much exhausted by
the infractions of the school rules by the
scholars. On one occasion, in rather a
wrathy way. he threatend to punish with
SIX blows of heavy ferule the first boy de.
tected IN whispering, and appointed some
as detectors Shortly after one of the de-
tectors shouted
master, John Zeigler is whispering.
John was called up aud asked if it WIS a
fact. (John, by the way, was a favorite
both with his teachers and school, mat = J
Eyes, answered John, 81 was not aware
OF what l was about; l was int 1T on work
ing out sum, and requested the boy VINO
sat next to hand me the arithmetic that con-
tanned the rule which wished TO see.''
The doctor regretted his hasty threat,
but told John that he could not suffer him
to whisper or escape the punishment, and
continued:
81 wish I could avoid it, but cannot
without forfeiture Of my word. [ will, T.
he continued, ''leave it TO any three achol-
ars you may choose to say whether or not
[ omit the punishment"
John said be agreed to that, and imme-
diately called out G. S., L. d., and D. P. D.
The doctor told them to return verdict,
which they soon did, (after consultation. }
as follows:
'.The masters word must be kept invio-
late-John must receive the threatened SIX
blows OF the ferule; bat it must be inflicted
on voluntary proxies and We the arbitra.
tors will share the punishment by receiving
each of Us two of the blows"
John, who had listened to the verdict.
stepped up to the doctor, and with out
stretched hands exclaimed:
Master, here is my hand; they shan't be
strGck a blow; 1 will receive the punish
ment."
The doctor, under pretence of wiping his
face, shielded his face, and telling the BOYS
to go to their seats, and he would think of
it. l believe he did think of it to his dv-
ing day; but the punishment was never ins-
hicted. Middleser Journal
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-10-12

A MAN named Orrin Garrison, preacher,
stole COW and an OK in Oceuna county,
Michigan, few days ago. He was az
rested shortly afterward, brought into
court, pleaded guilty, and was sentenced
TO four wears in the State Prison.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-10-12


''Ir is q usual part of the performance of
an elephant at 3 public exhibition to pick
up a piece OF coin, thrown within his reach
for that purpose, with the hnger-hke
appendage at the exssemity of the trunk.
On one occasion a~sixpence 9 was thrown
down which happened to reach little out
Of the reach of the. animal, not far from
tho wall, aud he being desirous to pick it
up, stretched ous his proboseis several
times, but it Was even yet q little beyond
his reach. lie then stood mstionless for
few seconds, ecide1atlg considering 1--WE have
no hesitation in saying evidently coasjderiog)
how to act. He then stretched his pro-
boscis in a straight line as far as he could,
o little distance above the coin, and blew
with great force against the wall The
angle produced by the opposition, OF the the
wall made the current of air act under the
coin. as he intended and anticipated 1t
would and it was curious to observe the
sixpence travelling by this means towards
the animal, ill II came within his reach,
and he then picked it up. Our -Four Footed
Friends.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-10-12

PARAsoLs for fall wear are made small
and nearly square, and are trimmed with
lace creped fringe or wreaths of artificial
flowers the color of the dress,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-10-12

SEA Moss FARINE. is new article of
food which we take pleasure in commenting
TO our readers. We have used it in our fam
lies, and have found 1t 10 be the most nq-
tritious, delicate and palatable article for
table use we have seen.
1t is a light and agreeable farine, verv
pleasant taste, easy of digestion. and hence
specially adapted to the use of the sick, the
thousands OF dyspeptics among us, and TO.
young children: esides, the Sea Moss, it's
principal ingredient. has many curative.
properties, and is highly recommended for.
pectoral and scrofulous affections. and is per
ectly harmless.
Here, then, We have an cntirsiyno new artic.e.
of food of the delicate and inviting char
acter, adapted t. Il c use OF the table for Blanc
Mango, PuddinRs, Charlotte de Russo, etc.
aud almost inyaluab.e tor use by the invalid.
1t is simple, delicate, nutritious, harmless,
remedial and econom cal, as it can be furnish
ed for one-third TO eno-half the cost of Corn
Starch, Maizena,, Farina ETC., for all of which
it is more than a substitute.
It is made up without trouble, and wijE
always be good. Try it; and our word for it..
you will continue in its use IadeDendent
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-10-12

LIszr lately paid a visit to Pesth. The
vocal associations serenaded HIM. he
came to a widow OF his rooms and listened
to this mark of respect, applauding yigof-
ously from time to time tie then Went
down and invited the singers to come up
and continue the serenade in his rooms.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-10-12

NJ. THIERs-empty air,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-10-12

TEE CUNARD Mail Line OF Steamships les vs.
weekly from New York, Liverpool snd
Queenstown. Agents IN all the princi osl
cities of the Northwest. s. Rowe, Gepayal
Western Agent. No, 2 Lake street Chic ago.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-10-12

HE patent duplex rail is now in use on
nineteen different railroads, and is bec0n1-
ing favorite rail among railroad men
Orders as high as 2, 900 tons from sinoIs
road have been given for its iD,mediate
manufacture.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-10-12

AYERS AMERICAN ALMANAC for tie new
year has arrived for delivery, gratis, by ali
druggists to All who cali for il. This little
annual has the largest circulation Of any
bo ok in the world, made by the fact that if
Furnishes the best medical advice which is
available to the people-enables them to de-
termine what their complaints are and how
to cure them. Il contains the startling an-
nouncement OF the e0n1jdgrGtjois Of a 1Corld,
or the combustion of one of the star n the
firmament with all is attendant nlk n.ts.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-10-12

CHAPPED HANDS, Face, Rough Skin, piTn-
pies, Ringworm, Salt Kkeum, and ali other
cutsneous affections cured, and the skin
made soft and snlo0rh, 10y uaing the juniper
Tar Soap, made 10y CASWELL, HAZARD &,
co, New York. It is more convenient and
easily applied than other remedies, avoid. p
the trouble OF the greasy compounds now il
use. Sold by all druggists
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-05-24
A Singular Couple.


The circumstance which, more than any
thing else. obtained for the dingy old town of
IIexham lasting place in my memory, was
our taking lodgings with an extraordinary
uair-an old mau aud woman, husband and
wlie-who lived by themselves without child
or servant. subSisting on the letting of their
parlors and two rooms. They were tall. thsn
and erect though seventy years of age. When
we knoeked at the door for admittance they
answered together; if we rang the bell the
husband and wife invariably appeared side by
side all our requests and demands were re-
ceived by both and executed with the utmost
exaetuess. The first night. arriving late by
tue conch from Newcastle, and merely requir-
ing FIRE and tea, we we're puzzled 10 nnder>
staud the reason of this double attendance,
aud remeUiber my brotker rather irreverent-
ly wondered whether We ''were always to be
waited en by the Siamese twins" On ring
ing the bell to retire for the night, both ap-
peared as usual-tbe wife carrying the bed
room caudlestick, the husband standing at the
door. gave some directions about breakfast
the following morning. when her husband FROM
the door quickly answered for her.
Depend upon it she is dumb" whispered
my brother. But this was not the case,
though she rarely made use of speech.
They both attended mo to my bedroom,
when the old lady, seeing me look with some
surprise toward her husband, said
There's no offence meant, mann, by my
husband coming with me into the chamber;
he's stone blind
Poor man ~ exclaimed, 'but why, then,
does he not sit still? Why does he accompany
you everywhere ?"
tits no use, ma'am, your speaking to my
old woman." said the husband, ''she can't
hear you. she's quite deaf"
was astonished. Here was compensa-
tioa. Could couple be better matched p
Man aud wife were indeed one flesh foF he.
saw with her eyes, aud she heard with his
ears 1t was beautiful to me. ever after, to
watch the old man and woman in their insep-
arnbleness Their sympathy with each other
was as swift as electricity, and made their
deprvations as nought.
have often Thought of that old man and
woman, aud can but hope. that as in life they
were insoparable and Indispensable to each
other, so in death they either might not be
divided, but that either might be spared the
terrible calamity of being alone in the world.
EHgiish Cor. cf tie Boston Journal
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-05-24
The Sister.

No household is complete without sister.
She gives the finish to the family. A sisters
love, sisters influence what can be moro
hallowed !? 4 sisters watchfdl care can
anything be more tender? A sisters kind
ness does the world show US anything moro
pure Who would live without sister p
\ sister that is i sister in fidelity, in purity,
in love. is sort Of guardian angel in the
home circle. Her presence condemns vice.
She is the quickener Of good resolutions, the
sunshine in the pathway Of home TO every
brother she is light aud life Her heart is
her treasure house Of confidence. In her he
finds fast friend, charitable, forgiving,
tender, though often severe friend. In her
he finds ready companion. Her sympathy
is open as day and sweet as the fragrance of
fower-. We pity the brother who has no sis
ter--no sisters love. We feel sorry for a
home that is not enliveDed by sisters pres
ence. a sisters Office is a noble aud gentle
one. 1t is hers to persuade to virtue, to win
to wisdom's ways. gently to lead where duty
calls to guard the citadel of home with the
sleepless vigilance of virtue To be sister
is to hold a sweet place in the heart of home.
It is to minister in a holy Office. Let every
sister mediate on what she is, and what she
ought to be on her Office, her duty, her
pleasure, her life. 1t is hers to be model
aud set an example of innocence, virtue,
cheerfulness. patience and forbearance; to be
the smile and light Of home and the circle OF
loved ones.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-05-24
A Curious Legend.

When Adam was far advanced in years and
at the point of death, lie sent his son to the
angel Michael, who kept the gate of paradise,
to nruy for the oil of mercy, so that he could
be healed The angel answered that it could
not be until fifty five hundred years, but he
gave Seth branch of the tree of which
Adam had eaten, bidding him plant it on
Mount Lebauon. and that when it bore fruit
his father should be healed. Seth planted
the branch on his fathers grave: it took root
and grew aud from it were made Aaron's
rod. and Moses staff with which he struck
the rock and sweetcued the waters of Nlarnh.
1t also formed the pole on which the brazen
serpent was lifted up and the ark of the tes-
timony At last it came into the hands of
Solomon, who used it in building his palace;
but it continually resisted the efforts OF tho
builders to adjust it. Now it was too long,
and then again too short. The builders be-
ing angry, then threw IL into marsh. so that
it might serve as a bridge. The queen Of
Sheha would not walk upon it, but adored it,
aud told Solomon that upon it should be sus-
peEded the nan through whose death tho
kingdom should DC destroyed. Solomon then
had it buried deep i'll the ground, where af-
terwads tine pool of Bethesda was dug, and
and from the virtues of this tree healing
properties were impaired to the waters. After
it had been buried three hundred years it
rose to the surface of the water, and tho
Jews took it and made Of it the Gross Of our
Savior. From The Cross IN LEGEND.
POETRY. AND Art, im The May number cf
LjppHcoH'S Wgg0zjHe.