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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-03-30
GENERAL NEWS.

Memphis boasts married woman who at
tends school regularly every day.
1t is very well for children to be lambs in
infancy, but it is bad for them to grow up
sheep.
The original territory of the Cherokee
tribe of Indians comprised over 80, 900, 900
acres.
The man who didn't believe in advertising
and the latter is now doing the advertising
A Milwaukee man advertises for wife,
and don't care if she is as homely as a stump
fence.
The Supreme Court of Illinois has decided
that note given for money lost at gambling
is void, even in the hands of an innocent third
party.
When the war closed Texas had only about
405 miles of railway in operation. To-day
that State has 1900 miles in operation and
construction.
Switzerland, a country with smaller pop
ulation than that of Scotland, maintains an
efficient army of 205, 900 men, at an annual
cost Of $33S, 900.
Jeh Davis was serenaded at Selma, Ala, a
lew nights ago, and, abiding to the "lost
cause closed his remarks with the express
SION OF the hope that he would yet live to see
the sovereignty ofthe States indicated.
Chief-Engineer Damrell of Boston, reports
that thirty per cent. of the fires in American
cities are caused by the deposit Of ashes in
wooden boxes or barrels.
1t is reported that the Harpers have suffer.
ed to the extent of $4,000 for Nasts carica.
lures OF the Pope-all the school-books they
publish having been taken off the list used in
the New York public schools.
An Iowa paper says farmer in that vicini-
/ ty has turkey that has laid one hundred eggs
in as many days, never missing day ON &C.
count of sickness, or a circus in town, or
anything.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-03-30
LETTER FROM SECRETARY ROBE
SON

The following letter from Secretary Robe
son throws light upon the action of the Ad-
ministration in relation to St. Domingo.
There is great contrast between this state
ment and the speech of Mr.. Sumner. Secre-
tary Robeson gives the facts thus far concern
ing negotiations for St. Domingo and says
the President has violated no constitutional
right, broken no international law, made no
interference with the domestic affairs of the
Island, and cites the action of President Madi-
son in the acquisition of West Florida as an
example similar to the course which Presi-
dent Grant has pursued. If the statements in
this letter are correct the war which Mr. Sum
ner so eleauently discoursed upon is not a
very alarming affair.
NAVY DEPARTMENT,
WASHINGTON, March, 2lst. 1871.
10 hear ADMIRAL 8. r. Lee, Commanding
North Atlantic Fleet.
Aomra; herewith inclose a copy of let
Ter winch purports TO have been addressed. on
tne ~f'h Gay OF February last, by an officer
commanding the Tennessee tn Hon Ran;ap,;n
+. Wade, Chairman OF the Commiss;on cont
TO San Domingo on that vessel and ,vb;oh
waspubhshedln the correspondence oftbn Na,y
York Tribune on the 18th dag of the nreser.
month. As the orders to the COMMANDER ns
the Tennessee were simply to convey mis-.
sion on their expeditions to such points as
they might desire, and contained nothing fur.
Their of general instruction or direction, nat
urally feel somewhat doubtful of the authori
ty Of this letter, but as it has been published
az authentic, and contains much which is cal
culated to mislead the people and authorize
Of Santo Domingo as TO the true spirit an,
extent of the orders of the Executive TO nava
vessels there, and may perhaps embarrass t.
some extent the officers in command of thos,
vessels, have thought it right to correct tn,
unfounded ideas therein contained, through
your commandant of the feet in these waters
You will perceive in this letter that tn,
writer assumes in effect, that il an,
person connected with the Commission i
taken prisoner by the opponents of the Domi
can Government within their lines he woule
be In reality spy, and might, under the rule.
of civilized warfare, be treated as such be-
cause the United States, in the opinion of the
Eriter, through the orders of its Executive to
:ssev.aSessels there, chose to take part in the
49, - conflicts of the Dominican Republic.
- ssssement IL unfounded in fact and infer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-03-30
Dollar Steam Engine /!

Wonderful and Ingenious; no humbug, but a per-
iect keclprocatng steam Engine, with Copper
&c. No possibility of explosion Instructive and
amusing, showing the whole science OF steam
and given away to any one who viii procure SUBJ
scrbers to the Young Peoples Helper $50 cents
year, the best youths paper for the price in the
country. Address
z. POPE VOsE, Rockland. Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-03-30

Chief Justice Nc Kean made some plain
talk to the jurors at the March term in
Salt Lake City, Il will venture the pre-
diction," said he, 'that the day is not far
in the future when the disloyal High
Priesthood Of the SO called, Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, shall bow
to and obey the laws that are elsewhere
respected, or else those laws will grind
them tt powder" So mote it be-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-03-30
CONNECTICUT.

Senator Buckingham sends the Tribune
an article upon the prospects of the cleo
ton in Connecticut, which takes place
next Monday. He says the democrats
have boasted that they will achieve a
great victory but he thinks they will be
disappointed. The republican canvass on
the State ticket has been very satisfactory,
showing substantial gains in almost every
quarter. In the first congressional dis
trict he says that Strong, the republican
candidate. will be elected by majority of
not less than 500. The second district
was democratic four years ago by 1900
majority, but owing to split among the
democrats the republicans elected their
candidate two years ago; the chances are
in favor of the democracy carrying it this
year, but their majority on congressman
will be largely reduced below the remain
der of the ticket. In the third district, Mr.
Starkweather, republican, will be re-elect-
ed by froml50o to 1000 majority, but will
run behind the State ticket In the fourth
district, Mr.. Barnum, democrat, is bound
to buy his way to Washington again and
may succeed.
This calculation allows the democrats
two congressman and the republicans
two. In the Legislature the republicans
will have a majority in the Senate ant
House. The expense of Legislation during
the last six years is shown by the follow
ing figures, giving the years under tn,
exhibiting large balance in favor of re
publican economy.
Under Republican Gorern0r
1865, under Gov. Buckingham, $50 05 G.
1856, do do Hawley, 5p65S 4
1863, do do Jewell, 1925 Z
Total, sls9Gs9 /
Under Democratic Gore,nor
1867, under Gov. English, ssG,275 s
1870 do do 10 77,404 s
Total, $26I, 1855 8
4 Comparison
3years under Gov. English, 1921, 055 o
years under Republican Governors, ls9.6s9 4
Increase under Gov. English, 81, 1866 /;
The St. Domingo question is brought
up daily but the people take no interest in
it and it will have no effect upon the vote.
So we hope to havea better report from
Connecticut than we had from New Hamp-
shire. Evidently the democrats encour-
aged by their recent success will leave no
stone unturned to gain a complete victory,
but the republicans show earnestness and
confidence and will meet the enemy with
good front.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-03-30

deacon in Illinois objected to the organ
purchased by his church, and when called up
on to close the services with prayer said :"Call
on the machine If it can sing the glory of God
it can pray too. Call on the machiael"
In the town Of Clarendon, Iowa, the names
the voting list, but on the day of election not
woman appeared to deposit her ballot.
1t is said that bleeding from wound, on
man or beast, may be stopped by mixture
of wheat flour and common salt, in equal
parts, bound on with cloth If the bleeding
be profuse, use large quantity, say from one
to three pints. 1t may be left on for hours,
or even days if necessary. VI
In one of the pleasant villages in Western
New York, the other day, a certain worthy
house-keeper thought she would call on her
nearest neighbor. She was about entering
the door, but hesitated, thinking that the fam
lily might be taking their supper. "Come in, -
said the hostess, Eve are having tatleaux -
eyes," replied the visitor, ~ thought smelt
'em."
The following recipe for the cure of inflam-
ed eyes is given: "Take potato, and after
quartering it, crate the heart as fine as posi-
BILE, and place the gratngs between piece of
cambria muslin. Place the poultice over the
eyes inlamed, and keep it there fifteen min
utes. Continue the operation three successive
nights, and a perfect cure ensues.' 1t is
worth trying by those afflicted with sore eyes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-03-30

The Kennebec Journal expresses some ma
tural surprise, that Mr.. Sumner, after the
lesson he has received, should persist in OPP
posing the annexation Of San Domingo.
Portland AdreYtiser.
The Advertiser makes wide mistake in
attributing to this paper sentiments like
the above. There is no such language to
be found in our columns, none that Will
bear any such construction. But we shall
not make it case of libel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-03-30

The movement Of troops to South Caro-
lima for the protection of peaceable citi-
Gems against the Ku-Klux brings to mind
the DAYS of the rebellion, and admonishes
us that the contest between loyalty and
dislovalty, barbarism and civilization is
not vet ended. True to their record the
democrats are enlisting on the rebel side.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-03-30

INREE TO BOOK AGENTS.-A Pocket Prospect
hshed, containing Bible History, Dictionary, Analy
sis, Harmony, and History of Religions. Sent free
on application. HORACE KING, Publishers
Thompsonville, Conn.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1871-02-16

They are not n vile FANCY DRINK.
Made Of Poor Rum, Whistey, Proof Spirits
and Refuse Liquors doctored, spiced and sweet
ened to please the taste, called TONES" "Appetiz-
ers," "Restorers," &C., that lead the tippler on 20
drunkenness and ruin, but are q true Medicine. made
from the Native Roots and Herbs OF California, free
from NIL Alcoholic Stimulants. They are the
Z BLOOD PURIFIER md A LIFE
GIVING PRINCIPLE, a perfect Renovator and
InvigoratOr Of the System, carrying OF all poisonous
matter and restoring the blood To- healthy condition.
No person can take these Bitters according to direc-
lions and remain long unweIi. provided their bones
are not destroyed by mineral poison. or other means.
and the vital organs wasted beyond the point OF re-
pair, TgsT 10 e-Hs 90 >Ai
+Fhey nre n Gentle PurgatiVe aa well ms n
Tonic, possessing also. the peculiar merit Of acting
as q powerful agent in relieving Congestion orinnam-
nation ofthe Liver. and an the visceralo Organs. =
FOR FEMALE COMPLAINTS, whether In
young or old, married or single. at the dawn Of wo-
manhood or at the turn fife, these Tonic Btten have
no equal.
For I-nnamnaatory and Chronic Rheuma-
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Bilious, Remitte8t and Interunfttent Fevers,
Diseases of the Blood, Liver, Kidneys, and
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Such Diseases arc caused by Initiated Blood,
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DYsPEPsIA, OR INDIGEsTION, Head.
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Aad tasse n the Mouth, Biiioas Attacks. PalpitatioI
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sympIoms, are the ousprlngs OIOyspepsla- !. "a 81
| They invigorate the Stomach and stimulate the tor.
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R5 F0R s skI3E RsI BslE t;Esi;s ErPPR Rs.S1s: T ssss SAT- Sal.
| buncles, Ring-W Scald-Head, Sore Eyes, Erysip-
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are literally dug up and carried out OF the system in a
short time by the use of these Bitters. One bottle IN
such cases viii convince the most fneredulouBo Of then
curative effect.
Cleanse the Initiated Blood whenever you md its
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| and sluggish in the veins: cleanse IL when IL is foul, and
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| and the health ofthe system Will follow.
PIN, APE, and other WORMS, lurking fl the
system ofso many thousands, are .enectuany destroy
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the circular around each bottle, printed in four Ian
~guages-Englsh, German, French and Spanish.
J. WALKER. Proprietor. r. II. McDoEALD CO,
druggists and Gen. Agents, San Francisco, CAL and
1880 50 and 81 COmmerce Street. New York.
RH-SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS AMI DEALERS.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1871-02-16
The Hazards OF Winter.

The Hazards of Winter.
The feeble and delicate dread the winter, and with
good reason. The weather at this season has a de-
pressing effect upon the vital organs and the animal
spirits, and.they have no vitality or mental animation
to spare. The aged and fnhrm. in whom the flame of
life is waxing dim, are always unpleasantly affected by
the temperature of winter, and should fortify their
systems against 1t. The extra vigor and resistant
power which the enfeebled system requires to enable it
to meet with safety the assaults of cold and damp, may
soon be acquired by the regular use of Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters. The tonic-efect of this wonderful
medicine is soon apparent, in an increased appetite, a
more active digestion, and a brighter. happier frame OF
mind. Food is the fuel of the body, and if it is not
properly digested the fires of life burn lew. When this
is the case. the disability can always be remedied
within a short time of space, by taking a fuIidose Of
the Bitters twice a day. The stomach will soon begin
to perform it's allotted task regularly and steadily; the
food, being thoroughly assimilated. viii. yield the
amount of vital heat and nourishment which the body
requires under the external pressure OF cold and the
winter ailments which are apt to assail the weak and
untoned physique will be avoided. lL..s II
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1871-02-16
Napoleon,s Proclamation.

The following is a translation of the
proclamation addressed by the Emperor
Napoleon to the electors OF France
"WmHELNsHoHE, Feb. S.-Betrayed by for
tune, / have kept, since my captivity, pro-
found silence, which is misfortune's mourn
ing. AS long as armies confronted each
other abstained from any steps or words
capable of causing party dissensionsy but l
can no longer remain silent before my coun-
try's disasters without appearing insenslble
to its sutferings. When I was made prisoner
l could not treat for peace, because my reso-
lutions would appear to have been dictated
by personal considerations. | left to the
regent to decide whether it was to the inter-
est of the nation to continue the struggle.
Notwithstanding her unparalleled reverses,
France was unsubdued her strongholds I'M
reduced a few departments invaded, and
Paris in q state of defense. The extent of
her misfortunes might possibly have been
limited, but while attention was directed to
her enemies an Instruction arose in Paris !;
the seats OF the representatives violated; the
safety of the Empress threatened, and the
Empire, which has been three times acclaimed
by the people,, overthrown and abandoned.
Shilling nay p~resentiments, l exclaimed,
What matter my dynasty if my country is
saved 2 Instead of protesting against the
violation of my right, 1 hoped for the success
of the defense, and admired the patriotic de-
votion of the children of France. r-.- rs.
"Now, when the struggle is suspended,
and all reasonable chance for victory has
disappeared, is the time to call to account
the usurpers for b~Ioodshed, and ruin, and
s~auandered resources. It is impossible to
abandon the destinies of France TO an unau-
thorized Government, to which was left no
authority emanating from universal SUIT
rage.
"Order, confidence, and solid peace arc
only recoverable where the people are con-
suited respecting the government most oapa-
|. BILE of repairing the disasters TO the country.
1t is essential that France should be united
in her wishes. For myself, bruised by injus-
tice and bitter deceptions, l do not not throw
or claim my repeatedly confirmed rights.
till the people are regularly assembled, and
express their will, it is my duty to say that
all acts are i~llegitimate. There is only one
government in which resides national soyer-
eighty able 10 heal wounds, to bring hope to
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1871-02-16
SEXTON. LIVERPOOL. Oct. 4, 1870.

SEXTON, LIVERPOOL. Oct. 4, 1870.
Messrs. ALLcOCK & Co, Sing Sing:
Three years ago my daughter Jane was taken with
severe pain in the hip, and her foot was drawn up five
inches from the ground. 1 called in a physician, who
said she had "hip disease" He treated her for some
time, when he told me nothing would help her, and we
must make up our minds to lose her. This was about
a year ago. and then she could not move a step without
crutches. About this time we were advised to try All
cocks Porous Piasters. We got one, and applied it
over the hip joint. and it gave her immediate relief
Since then she has used about seven. and she has now
for two months walked to school and back every day,
and the distance is one and a half miles, and this with
out any incenvenience. Her mother and 1 look upon
the cure as almost a miracle. 1 am, very respectfully
yours. THOs SEFTON.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1871-02-16
Fears Entertained for the Safety Of the
San. Domingo Commission.

The Washington Chronicle had the fol-
lowing, double loaded, at the head of
its editorial columns, on the 9th, and it
is understood as expressing the opinion
of both Secretary Robson and Admiral
Porter
ave dislike to raise groundless fears,
but there is no use concealing the fact
that some uneasiness is felt in regard to
the safety of the United States steamer
Tennessee, which left on the 10th ult.,
with the United States Commissioners
bound for San Domingo. That some &C
cident has occurred there can be no
doubt but we trust that whatever it
may be, its i'll effects will be confined
simply to. delay in the voyage of the
vessel, and that all the passengers have
escaped the perils of the deep"
In addition to prominent journalists
on board the Tennessee, the commission
included the following gentlemen:
Commissioners ex-senator Wade, DR..
Howe and Prof. G.. White; Cadet Wade,
private secretary to his father; Gen.
Sigel, private secretary to DIR. Howe /;
Prof. Crane, private secretary to Prof.
White Prof. Blake, geologist to the
commission; Allan A. Burton, secretary
to,the commission; A. Brummel and G.
Wright, botanists; Fred. Douglass, ST.,
assistant secretary to the commission /;
Fred. Douglass, Jr., assistant secretary
to Burton two official stenographers,
John.Foley and Hit.
Lieut.. Charles Cotton, of Detroit, is
the navigating officer. He is the son-in-
law of Adjutant General Robertson, of
that city, and his wife and child are
with him.. IA@l-
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1871-02-16
Distressing Cough Cured.

Letter from Rev. DIR. Beattie.
If q SCOrcHTowN, Orange Co., N. Y, Oct. 20. 1859.
THOMAS ALLOocK 4 Co., Sing Sing: % -'
Your Porous Piasters are a great blessing. Ny
daughter Isabella had whooping cough some twelve
months since. When the severity of the disease had
abated she still for six months had a distressing cough,
and became very weak and thin. Finding internal
remedies of no avail. an AiIcock's Porous PIaster was
applied to her chest. The cough was relieved from the
day it was put on, and in one month was entirelycured.
1 am yours, truly, II. BEATTIE.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1871-02-16
New YoRK, June s, 1865.

Recently a gentleman, from q jar, was so lame he
could not put his left foot to the ground. Satisfied his
general health needed attention from the constant
pain in his hip joint, whether it was from malaria alb
sorbed into his system or from some other cause. he
was satisfied that some humors had settled upon his
hip joint. So he took seven PILLS,
and the next morning he applied over the hip joint an
ALLCOCK'S POROUS PLASTER. All pain was
gone after the effect Of the pills. and in a single day all
his Iameness had left him, which he believes the Porous
PIasters should have the credit of.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1871-02-16
Inflammation of the Kidneys
to -.l Cured.

THOMAS ALLcOcK & Co. Sing Sing:
For years 1 have suffered from Inflammation of the
Kidneys my physician gave me little relief, and |
moved about like an old man bent down by years OF
suffering. At length your Porous PIasters were recon-
mended to me. 1 applied one to each kidney, and the
relief was immediate. 1 wore them for thirty days,
when my back and kidneys were perfectly well, and j
was once more able to walk erect. I think tho half OF
the virtues CT your PIasters yet remain to be told. but
should any one wish to hear thereof I shall be. pleased
to tell of my experience o. p ..t4-lff.IE Z
1 am yours, respectfully,
THOMAS J. JACKSON,
226 East Thirty-second street.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1871-02-16
WALTHAM
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