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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-23
FROM BANGOR.

Bangor, Feb. ~. The Jameson Guard
gave public exhibition and drill last night a
Norombega Hall, for the purpose of award
ing gold and silver medal to the two mem
bers showing the greatest proficiency in drill
and soldierly bearing. Among those presen
and serving on the committee to award the
prize were Adj't Gen. hurry, Col. f. A
Thompson, Lieut.. Col. Elias Milliken, J. M
Haynes of Gov. Perham's Staff, Col +. M
Drew, Secretary of State, and Gen'ls Geo
Varney and c. w. Roberts, of this city. The
first prize was awarded to Corporal James M
Davis, and second to Serg't Geo. L. Gold
thwat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-23
STATE NEWS.

Hon. Phinehas Barnes of Portland, is con-
fined to his house by illness.
Mr.. Otis Woodruff, of Machias, was hooked
in the eye by COW, which he was feeding
Thursday evening last, and it is feared that he
will lose the sight of the eye.
Mr.. c. Scribner, of Bangor, was crushed
between two cars near Boston on Monday
and instantly killed. He was a single man,
and about 22 years of age.
L. w. Stimson and Dudley Shields, OF Lin
neus, are numbering this winter in Center
county, Pennsylvania, on land owned by
Mayor Prentiss, of Bangor. They will haul
to the stream this season, three and hall
millions of pine, with four horses and a crew
of twenty men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-23

Prof Stone gives his last entertainment in
for the benefit of his accomplished wife. The
Professor has afforded to our citizens large
amount of pleasure, and his biological exper-
iments have excited wonder and created an
intense interest. This is special night for
ladies, and we expect to see a large number
of them in attendance. Some valuable gifts
will be distributed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-23
FROM DENVER.

Denver, Col, Feb. 81. A box marked
Of. c. Cross, Newton Corner, Mass" was
left at Wells & Cos. express Office last night
to go east by the Pacific train. Suspicious
were in some way aroused, and upon exami.
nation, Cross himself, young man who lie.
sided here some time, was found inside. He
had pistol and tools with him, and the box
had drop door. A heavy shipment of gold
was to go east by the same train. Cross was
arrested and placed in Jail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-23
FROM RICHMOND.

Fire.
Richmond, Va, Feb. 90. A fire in Pitts.
burg last night destroyed two buildings occu.
pied by j. T. Morris, furniture dealer, and
r. A. Martin & Co., commission merchants
The latter contained 800 bales of cotton, O,
which 500 were destroyed. Loss $4,000
insured for 100000.
The Senate to-day by vote Of 81 to IA
reconsidered the vote by which the Washing
ton and Richmond Railway bill was defeated
yesterday.
Obituary.
Josiah L. Lyon, a colored member of the
Virginia Senate, died this morning in New
ork city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-23

EXTRACTS" / consider Fellows Com
pound Syrup of Hypophosphites superior to
any similar preparation yet offered to>the
public.
"CHANDLER CRANE, M. D., Halifax, N. S. !"
at is really good medicine, well adapted
to build up the system and impart vigor OF
body and mind."-Froat the st. John NJ b.
Journal, Dec. It'll. 1868 feb2l-t&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-23

In mentioning the cause of badness of sew
eral New York editors, newspaper says that
James G.. Benefits badness was caused by
excessive worship of the Herald Horace
Greeley became bald by wearing his white
hat too much; "Brick" Pomeroy, early piety
and over-work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-23

As everybody intends to be present at
cured at once. They are on sale at Messrs.
Hunt Fellows, Messrs. Clapp & North's,
and at the Cony House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-23

The Star says there is living at the aims
house in Portland an old colored woman whose
life spans at least century, and it is said by
those who pretend to know, that she is l04
years old. She was born and bred slave
living many years. near Petersburg, Va.
She says she was house servant in the family
of Col. HunneweH sixteen years, then living
on State street. But little by way of con-
nected account of her life can be got from her
owing to her feebleness of speech, and che
only remembers with distinctness few of the
more notable points in her life. She remem-
fleet, but only few of the common events.
She is now quite feeble and cannot live very
long.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-23
Railroad MeecIng.

Railroad MeeciDg. ,.-...-
WATERvILLE, Feb. %, 1871.
The annual meeting of the stockholders of
the Maine Central Railroad Company was
held here this forenoon at the Town Hall, at
l. o'clock. The same Board of Directors was
reelected, with the addition of two names
The whole list is as follows:
Richard d. Rice, Amos d. Lockwood
John b. Brown, Abner Coburn,
Reuben B. Dunn, George M. Patten,
George L. Ward, Darius Alden,
Arson P: Morrill, Horatio n. Jose.
The article, 60 To see if the Company will
make any change in its corporate name" was
passed over, and no other business was trans
acted.
Railroad day is always busy one for
Wateryille, and to all concerned, second only
to Commencement for excitement. Almost
every person you meet on the street is a
stranger, and every one seems to be trying to
see and enjoy as much of the day as possible.
Every sleigh, both single and double teams,
that can be had, is in use, making happy the
hearts of the "young and fair" while others
are walking here and there, visiting the Col
lege, Memorial Hall, and other places of in
terest. We were told that about $50 took
dinner at the Continental, and these, together
with those who are at private places, will
swell the number considerably above that.
Those connected with the College have
about come to the conclusion that the '''Rail-
road Kings" will do about as they please
in regard to running the cars by the Chapel
door, and building depot on the College
grounds, so that now there is not SO much
said about it as there was before the matter
came up in the Legislature. However, it is
generally thought here that should union
depot be built so as to trespass in any way
whatever.upon the College grounds, it would
be " carrying the thing little too far"
KAPPA.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-23

The Hallowell Cornet Band discoursed ex-
cellent music last evening in this city, oppo-
site Granite Hail. previous to the concert by
the female Ministries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-23

Mr.. c. B. Stetson is to deliver lecture be-
fore the Y. M. c. Association in Auburn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-23

A new and commodious hall for the Zetas
of Colby University is nearly completed in the
third story of a store owned by Mr.. N. NJ.
Meader in Merchants Row in Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-23
local ann State Mems.

1t is quite appropriate that an agricultural
paper should be printed on "Hoe" press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-23

Five grand presents, consisting Of gold and
jewelled rings, beautiful chrome, "The Two
Friends" pearl mounted opera glass, ex-
cellent silver watch, and a purse of $4,000,
will be given away tonight at Granite Halh
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-23

COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS
AUGUSTA.
DR.. Geo f. Brickett, DIR. Geo. W. Martin,
N.D. Pnkham Capt. Z. +. Wyman,
o. G. Whitehouse Il. F. Morse,
l. Bootbby, w. NJ. Thayer
Col. Geo. W. Kicker, samuel Chadwick.
WESTBROOK
samuel Raymond, Putnam Boothby.
DEERLNG.
John Bell, NIX. Sawyer
GARDINER.
J. ID. White, b. Lawrence, Jr.
D4lfIRISCOTTA. .
George ). Berry, Chas. +. Norris.
WALDOBORO.
Henry Harrington, George Bliss.
WiRREN.
Edwin Smith, Jr.
OLDToWN.
Capt. Henry Brawn.
WATERp7LLE.
Il. {. Carleton. A. o. smith.
ShOWHEGAN.
5. Il. Brewsta Chandler TottIe.
BELFAST
l.. ID. Woodward, Chas. H. Mitchell
TASRINGTON.
Hiram Bliss Jr.
UISC1SSET
Ed Hubbard, Thomas Call.
HATH
George Fisher, Frank A Owen.
KKNDCSGEAG.
Col. John L. Nickels.
VEST WATERTILLE
Manly Frizzell.
WIN7HRoP.
Crosby Shorey.
Ii EISTON.
Samuel smith. HH Dlckey.
Concert to commence ut O'Clock, one hour pre-
vious to the Grand Entree Of the Masked Dancers
MRS VINCENT, assisted by Mr.. Geo. W. Ray
mond, has been engaged by the Committee to fur
nish Costumes for this occasion. Costumes will bt
en- exhibition at the Mansion House Sample Room
on Water street, on Wednesday, March LIST, at
O'Clock.
The sale OF seat= will be opened at Pattersoni
Bookstore, where diagram of the Hall and Re
served Seats can be seen, on Thursday Feb. 23d, Il
10 O'Clock a. NJ.
Front Seats In the Gallery and Stage. sI.Ot
All Others, .5(
Tickets for the Dance, SI.0(
supper will be served in the rooms below the
Hall from II till O'Clock Tickets for supperto be
had at the Ticket Office.
RS Masks for sale at HUNT & FELLOWS
Water street
No person admitted to the floor of the Hall unless
Masked and in Costume. Ladies in full ball dress
with Masks will be admitted. The Hall floor will
he reserved for the dancers entirely.
ss-orders for Carriages TO be leit at the Mansion
House.
aS-Parties attending the Ball from stations on
application to j. W. Clapp, General Ticket gent,
at the office at the depot in Augusta. feb2l-tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-23
FROM PORTLAND.

Portland, Feb. %. The democrats of this
city to-nigh nominated Hon. George +.
Emery as,their candidate for Mayor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-23
FROM LEWISTON.

Lewiston, Feb. %. The city government
has unanimously appropriated $4,000 for
building the city building the coming season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-23

Five hundred thousand dollars reward if
some one does not impartally receive the
present of $4,000 in money, at Granite Hall
this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-23
FROM CINCINNATI.
Boiler EXPLOSION

Cincinnati, Feb. %. A boiler in II. w
Shookley's saw-mill in Decatur, Ind, ex
ploded yesterday, fatally injuring three per
sons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-23

DR.. Hebbard gave his second lecture last
evening to full house. The subject of the
lecture was the muscles of the human body,
their uses, and the Importance of exercising
them properly. He spoke of the curvature OF
the spine, complaint quite common, its
causes and how to cure it. Be thought dane
ing and skating Tin the latter there is good
field for activity just now on the Kennebec)
good exercises to develop the muscles and
give them healthy action, but such exercises
should be moderate in degree and taken at
proper times. He described the various mus
Giles very clearly. Tight lacing was the sub
that fifteen minutes, morning and evening,
could be probably given to exercising and
and strengthening the muscles. There will
be no lecture this evening, but on Friday eve
ming the Doctor will lecture on Digestion,
very important subject, and one in which all
are interested. The lectures are all on sub
ject of vital interest, and are handled by
master mind. The Doctor is lively and en-
tertaining, frequently indulging in joke or
story. We were surprised that he should Sc
riously conclude from a good-naturcd sem
tence in our report of his first lecture that we
were trying to make the public believe that he
recommended that hair oils and perfumery
be used internally! o, Doctor Imagine
feeble young lady gulping down several bot
ties of bears oil, and topping off with Lubins
perfume
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-23

There is no mistake in predicting a bumper
house for Mrs. Stone at Granite Hall this
evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-23
Dten.

In Bath, 2Ist inst, Mr.. David \. Vaughn, aged 10
years and months; also Mary Loveless, aged 30
years and 10 months
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-23
Destructive Fire.

The loss by the William street fire this
morning was $4,000, mostly covered by in
surance. Jas. M. Dutz, lamp manufacturer,
loses 100000; M. Ward, wholesale druggist,
$50 900; Jas. L. Moore, paper dealer, $40, 900.
dence Toel Co. lose $4,000; A. w. Me-
Donald & Co., printers, $ll, 900; L. c. Brig
man & Co., map publishers, $4,000; Rose
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-23
FROM NEW YORK.

New York, Feb. 90. The fremen suao-
Gated on board the steamer Ismalia last
night, had spent the day in hard work dis
charging cargo, and in the evening in hard
drinking among the saloons on Greenwich
and other streets adjacent to the steamers
dock, and on going on board about midnight
retired to sleep in the forecastle, room IS
feet by 10, having first filled small hand
furnace with live Goals placed in the centre
of the forecastle and closed the dead lights
and all other means of ventilation. Two
other men also retired in the forecastle, not
perceiving any danger, and it was not until
four o'clock this morning when the third
watch was relieved that the tragedy was dis
covered. The dead were in the same posi-
tions they had assumed when they went to
sleep, and had evidently expired without a
sfrupplp
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-23

The following is list of the officers of
Sabattus Lodge Of Good Templars, of this
city, for the present quarter, installed on
Thursday evening, by Past w. c. #, David
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-23

The Lodge meets every Tuesday evening,
at their rooms iu Darby Block. A cordial in
vitation is extended to all members of the
order.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-01-13
Gov. Hofmau's Message.

The message Of Governor Hoffman to the
Geners Assembly, whose session opened on
Wedn asday, is a palpahle bid for the dem
ocrattc nomination for the Presidency. Two
ffths of the document is devoted to Federal
affairs The tariff, the national finances
and the federal election law, which lessened
SO ia rgaly the fraudulent cemoeratic vote of
New York city in the last election, occupy
his chief attention. He C es in for a tariff
sole " for revenue and not at all for pfotec-
tor, as might be expected. His financial
pla ;torm is laid down in the novel and bril-
liait proposition that 81 If the Federal Irea-
su,y were redeeI ning its notes in com, the
nc ties would be worth as lnnch as gold -
he informs the New York le gislators and the
startled world that the true way to restore
specie paymen Is is to make the greenbacks
equivalent to old by redeeming them We
can have spec lie payments by redeeming the
paper, and VT, can redeem the paper by pay
Ing in specie And these owl. like announce
ments are a jpauded ythe ID 'moeratic press,
as the acme, of financial wisdom.
Governor Hof'man's bite r, st denuncia-
tons are reserved for the cleo ion law. He
calls it " bold attempt on tn, part of the
federal government to assume absolute con-
troll of the State and local elect ons in order
to aecC hnpiish partisan ends, - tn, ugh nobody
knows better than he that it was a righttul
after apt on the part of the genei al govern
men to protect the legal voters of \ lew York,
froi those who had secured by in nd, and
MI an to perpetuate in the same way, "abso-
Ii de control of State and local elect ons for
sartisan ends" 1t was simple defence of
the basis of a free republican govern ment,
vet the governor of the great State of New
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-01-13
The Alabama Claims. Of the
Hard Cases.

i committee Of the New Bedford ship
owners waited on Secretary Fisk at Wash
ngSon on Saturday, to urge the Importance
Of early action On the part Of the govern
aent in the auditing and settlement Of the
Alabama claims, to Re assumed by the gov
ernment. Among the cases Of hardship
not only to owners bat to officers and
crews of vessels burned a. sea, the commit
tee alluded to the case Of Captain james Il.
Clark, who vas returning home after a voy-
age Of gour years in the Indian ocean with a
large cargo Of oil, the earnings Of himself and
men for four years depending upon the safe
delivery Of his cargo at home port. When
within months sail Of New Bedford the
Alabama destroyed his vessel and cargo. and
master and crew we're put upon one Of the
Azores islands whence they proceeded. Mt
terry destitute, to Etyal ard then by charity
of American ship-masters, were carried TO
the United States. Capt. Clark few months
after took command OF another ship. sailed
around Cape Horn and made his way into
the inner Arctic ocean, and while there in
the successful prosecution of his voyage the
Shenandoah captured and destroyed his YES
sci. Again his earnings were swept away
and he was left in a remote part Of the
globe without provisions for his family and
without means Of reaching home The COM
mittee represented that there were many
such cases, and urged that speedy justice be
done those men in the allowance and nav.
ment of their claims. They urged also the
obvious propriety of arranging the distribu-
ton of the indemnify to be paid by the gov
eminent, so that it shall 60 to original sui.
ferers rather than to Spectators. If nav
ment be made now, those who suffered the
losses will receive compensation but if de-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-01-13

The boldness and effect with which the y. l.
Times attacks the Tammany ring should COR
mand the hearty approval Of all honest citizens.
Nor does the Times confne the lash to Tweed
and Fisk and the chief Sachems Of Tsmmauy.
With courage as rare SIS it is refreshing, 1t
scores deeply such wealthy, influential, and So
cially prominent whitewashers and abettOrs and
councillors of the ring as John Jacob Aston, VIM.
8. Taylor, and David Dudley Field. We are
glad to learn that this outspoken course Of the
Times has added much to its general popularity
and influence in New York city and elsewhere.
The chief editor of the Times is now Mr.. Jen-
nings. This gentleman is an Euglishmsn, who
came to this country during the war, as the
American correspondent Of the London Times.
Mr.. Raymond recognized his talent as a Journal
ist, and employed his pen upon the n. \. Times
TO a greater or lees extent, as his ether engage
nents permitted Mr.. Jennings used, in those
days, to write many of the "minor topics )"
paragraphs, the authorship Of which was gene
rally unknown, though subject Of frequent
speculation among the newspaper men Of the
big city. He was on his return to this country
from England when Mr.. Raymond's death took
place, and has since been steadily connected
with the Times.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-01-13
POLITICAL.


The nomination Of General Griffin, Of Keene,
as candidate for Congress in the third New
Hampshire Congressional district, is very graft
flying to his numerous friends. He received the
nomination on the fret ballot, having 142 out Of
226 votes.
The nomination Of Mr.. Pike for Governor by
the Republicans is well received in eastern New
Hampshire. 1t IS thought thst he will receive
the nomination OF the Temperance party also.
There is news from Missouri of the probability
of a complete union Of the Republican factions.
in the nominations for officers Of the Legisls-
ture. Ever as it is. the union of the two wings
will hardly avail to prevent the elocti0n Of q
Democratic Senator.
Mr.. Summers present attitude toward the
Administration, recalls to the minds Of many
that about the middle Of Mr. Lincoln's frat
term he took equally strong ground agaiEsi that
Administration.
It is stated that President ColfAz has pre-
pared for publication an article advocating the
denomination Of President Graft as the kepuoA-
can candidate in 1872.
Horace Greeley is now mentioned as likely TO
20 on the San Domingo Commission, as sre
also Judge Orth, Prof. Agassiz and Prof. Hartt
The Ohio Legislature is thus classified Senate
-Rspublicans, 10; Democrats, IS. House Of
Representatives Republicans, 81 Democrats,
90. The State Constitution provides that any
act must have a majority of the whole Legis-
lature to become a law, and it is feared that
serious complications may arise from this condi-
ton Of parties.
The arpirauts for Senatorial honors IN L9uisi-
an. are numerous. Mr.. James F. Casey, Col
lector Of Customs, is e prominent candidate.
Mr.. Kennedy, 3 man Of large means, and q
personal friend Of Governor Yarmouth, is an
other and also Governor Hahn, chief edi.or
Of the New Orleans Republican. The iufusI-
tial colored Republicans also hope to contro!
the election in favor Of their own color. Their
choice seems to lie between Lieut. -Goyerno-
DUN and Mr. Pinchback. The negroes haye
majority in the Legislature, aud if they unite
their forces on one man they can easily elect
him.
The House Committee on Foreign Relations
Of ten members, has Eve hostile to San Domin-
20 in any shape, to wit Messrs- Sheldon
Willard. Amber, Wood and Swami; while
Nessrs. Banks, 9th, Judd, Wilkinson aud
Nyers age counted as favorable to the resolu-
ton sul TO the annexation.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-01-13

Tuu Noryr4.y S,vASs. - The daiy des.
patches from the summit o. Mount Washing
ton keep the public reminded shat several sciea-
tifc gentlemen are Spending the winter en- that
mountain. Oar readers Will be interested in
the following report Of some remarks made at a
meeting Of the Society Of Arts in the llsssaehu
sets Institute OF Technology, in Boston las;
week, by Prof. Hitchcock Of Dartmouth College,
which We find in a Boston letter in the Ratlsnd
Herald. Prof H. formed one Of a party who
wiu.erei on Mosi.auke Mountain last winter
and he made visit to the party at present on
Mount Washington On the 22i day Of December
Just passed. lie gave some interesting fac.s not
generally known about these high attitudes in
the winter season. The party now on Mount
Washington are not free from considerable den
ger. The thermometer one night IN their house,
with two fires, the best they could furnish, stood
at only nineteen above ze-o; It being very cold
with considerable wind. No, many days ago,
the wind reached the rate Of one hundred miles
an hour, and although their house is chained
down, It swayed to the extent Of six inches, and
SO alarmed were they that they had their saws
and axes in hand to cut their way out Of
the ruins, if necessary. When they wish
to register the rate Of the wind, one
of the party cEeeps out Of the warm
quarters and stands brace1 against barrels
Of water frozen solid, also solid with the
ground, where with instruments in hsnd he re-
mains FIVE minutes and then returns, or is drag
ged in covered with ice from head to foot, the
instruments being self-Tecording beneath their
covering Of the frozen moisture OF the air. This
moisture in the air at low temperature and
high wind from the north, freezes in ici-
ces, which point horizontally towards the wind
and sometimes reach one-half and two feet in
length. The same moisture coming from the
south freezes in masses. Why it does so on the
south side Of the house or precipice, and on the
north in the form OF points, is yet puzzle to
the philosophers. These horizontal icicles based
on the center rail Of the mountain railroad form
outwards against the north wind until they quite
reach the outside rail and are sufficiently strong
to support man. By experiments it ia found
that a man can stand upright against wind
blowing at the rate Of from GO to IS miles an
hour.
Prof Hitchcock said there exists still good
deal of diversity of opinion among geologists,
concerning the age and geological formation Of
Mount Washington and the neighboring peaks.