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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-08-16
The Weather..
WAR DEPARTMENT

WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF THE CHEF SIGNAL OFFICER.
WASHINGTON, August l5.-7 80 p. M.
PRoBABILITIEs.
The barometer will probably rise north of
Missouri, with partially clear and pleasant
weather on Wednesday. No material change
is indicated for the Atlantic coast. Light
rains are probable for the gulf coast on We'd
nesday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-08-16

1t may please small circle Of our politl-
cal opponents to know that the democrauc
convention for this county will be held IN
this city on Tuesday, August goth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-08-16
Cincinnati Produce Markr

CINCINNATI, August TO.
MESS PORK-l2.50
LARD-9.
BULK MEATS-sides Ga
BACON-shoulder, ca clearrib ~; sides "a
WHISKEY-SS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-08-16

An excursion party consisting of about
forty persons, ladies and gentlemen, accom-
panied by the Bath Band, came up from Bath
yesterday, in the new barge. They took
dinner at the Augusta House and returned
in the afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-08-16

Rev. William A. Cram, pastor of the
Unitarian Society in this city, having re-
newed his resignation, the matter will be
considered at meeting to be held at the
church on this "wednesday evening, at 7
o'clock, and full meeting of the Society is
requested.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-08-16

The Weekly kennebec journal, just issued,
contains a large amount of political matter,
full details of the railroad accident and inves-
tigation of the same, reports from the camp
meeting, court record, local. state and gen.
al news. &C.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-08-16
Kentucky Election.

Louisville, KY, Is. Official returns from
ninety-nine counties gives Leslie, democrat,
ll9,470, and Harlan, republican, s2,645. The
fifteen counties to hear from will probably
increase Leslie's majority to nearly 10000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-08-16
Special Notices.
Q a n ID .

shall be absent from the city for a few days.
viii resume Lessons August 23d. Orders for tun-
ing may be left at Patterson's Music and Book
Store.
NJ. {. MILLIKES, Teacher of Music.
augl5itf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-08-16
Dien

In Bangor 18th inst, Daniel b. Norwood, aged
i6 years. "ee'
In Bangor, Mr.. John S. Johnston, aged ~ wears.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-08-16
MarrteD.

In Saco, Sth inst, Wm L. Rice to Miss Nettie
Hamilton, both of Saco
IN New Portland, 2sth plt., e. IL. Ames, of N. p.
10 Ahgeha Burns, of Lexington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-08-16

Rev Mr., Pomeroy of New York, WHO has
been occupying some of the time at the camp
meeting in Richmond, must be an admirer of
warm weather, as he is DESTROYS of having the
privilege of sporting for whole day after
death upon the battlements of region sug
gestive of fire and birthstone. Possibly he
may be doomed to disappointment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-08-16

The following gentlemen were chosen by
the republicans of Gardiner, Monday evening,
to attend the county convention in this city
to-day; Joshua Gray, Joseph Perry, n Q.
Mitchell, w. II. Moore, Charles Swift, K. NJ.
Smiley, Josiah F. Mari, II. NJ. Bishop, John
C.. Jones, Charles Bridge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-08-16
Some years since on Washington street,
Boston, opposite the Old South Church, were
four signs in rotation, which read as follows;
Adams & Eaton,
Brown & Gray,
Thomas G.. Atkins,
Lewis G. PRAY

The first were watch makers, the second
saddlers and harness makers, the third dry
goods, and the fourth shoe store. few
doors below the above church was sign,
reading, "Adam Strong, Boot Maker" Ten
sailors from the U. S. ship Constitution,
passing by, one of them who had gin sling
aboard, proposed that all go in, as they had
been looking for ga dam strong boot maker"
for long time. They all went in and each
bought pair of boots. A few doors below
the boot makers was hardware store kept
by Bazin & Poinager. The same old salts
saw the sign, and thinking it was for their
accommodation and benefit, pitched in for a
bash. and porriagsr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-08-16
BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE
Daily Kennebec Journal.
EUROPEAN NEWS, &c.

LONDON.
London, 10. Emperor Napoleon has de-
clined to receive an address of welcome which
has been proposed to tender him, except at
the expressed wish of the British nation.
The strike at Newcastle continues and
many of the striking wOrkmen are emigrating
to America.
Bismarck and Won Beust and probably
Count Andrassy, with assistant councillors
from their respective departments, are going
to Gastein to be present ut the meeting of
Emperors.
In the House of Commons to-day, Vernon
Iiarcourt made violent attack on the gov
eminent for the use they had made Of the
royal prerogative on the purchase question.
Mr.. Gladstone replied that seeing the
amount of business before the House, he
should decline to enter into any controversy
on the subject. He thought it was the duty
of the House to settle whether practice SO
adverse to law and fatal to national interest,
should be continued.
Mr.. Fawcett denounced the employment of
the royal warrant He preferred the contin-
uance of the purchase system, rather than to
owe its abolition to such an abuse of the
prerogative of the crown.
The Attorney General defended the appli-
cation of the royal prerogative in this case,
but added that the Queen had practically an
nounced her resolution never again to inter-
fere.
The consolidated fund bill was introduced
and was received with vehement cheers, as
heralding the close of the session.
PARIS
Paris, u. To-day being the anniversary
of the assumption of the Virgin, it is observed
as a holiday here and at Versailles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-08-16
SconsE,znptiOn,
BY j. H. SCHENCK. n. D.

MN, hannah being has passed away, for whose death
'te was no other reason than the neglect OF known
.3 III lis putahy proved means Of Those near and
ar iamiy and friends sleeping tho dreamless
sGIlbc ito which, had they calmly adopted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-08-16

Secretary Boutwell, has withdrawn the four
and tour-and-a-half per cent. loan from the
market.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-08-16
DO YOU WANT A FAR13
Send for copy Of
GRAY'S NEW ENGLAND
Real Estate Journal,

Published on the first and fifteenth Of every
To Real Estate being the only paper Of the kind IN
New England. sample copies sent free by apply!
ing TO
JAMES GRAY, Real Estate Broker
smI7 No. IS fremont Row, Boston
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CONSUMPTION.
LEAVE no STING nEurNI

The Mandrake Pills composed Of Of Nature
noblest gifts-the Pedophun feltatun They possess
the blood searching Alternative properties of calomel
unlike caloInel, they
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-08-16

The work of cure is now beginning The Initiated ar
deposits in the bowels and in the alimentary
ma are elected. The liver like clock Is wound up.
from its torpidity The stomach responsive
and the patient begins to feel that he is getting last
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1871-11-24
HORACE HAS HIS
SAY.

Horace Greeley, having been pro.
posed as candidate for the Presi-
dency on the Female Suffrage ticket,
writes defining his position. He
disclaims all sympathy with the wo-
man movement, and says:
have but two left of seven chill
drcn, and these arc both daughters.
l would gladly fit them for lives of
usefulness and honor, as beloved and
loving wives Of virtuous, upright,
noble men, and mothers, ifit shall
please God, Of good, healthy, happy
children. If it be decreed that thoy
arc to be, not such women as those I
have most admired and reverenced,
but men with female physique
powerful in ward caucusses and nom-
mating conventions, vehement in tho
Senate and on the stump, and effec-
tive before juries in the trials of ac-
tions for Grim. con. pray that my
career on this globe shall close before
theirs is fairly begun. When and
where they shall thus shine, it will
not be pleasant for me to stay.
can in no contingency be counted
on or hoped for as Woman's Suf-
frage candidate. As you forclbly
and justly say, there is not even re-
mote possibility of my ultimat ely
adapting myself to this end. My
difference with your crowd is too
vital, too radical, to permit the most
sanguine dreamer to hope for my
conversion. am growing old; my
opinions are tolerably firm, and the
advance female of the Laura Fair
type, who kills the paramour of
whom she claims to be the rightful
affinity, and gives the lie in open
court to the wife she has doubly
widowed, is my pet aversion.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1871-11-24
Thanksgiving Proclamation

To the People Of the State of
Iowa:
Another year has passed, with its
recorded trials, victories, rewards,
punishments, and blessings. AS we
review them, how manifest are the
reasons for thankfulHess and praise
to God for his wonderful goodness to
us.
Therefore, in accordance with the
recommendation Of the President of
the United States, I, Samuel Merrill
Governor of the State of Iowa, do
call upon the people Of the State to
observe the Thirtleth day Of Novcm-
ber, instant, as day Of Tha anksgiv-
ing to Almighty God for the bless
ings he has conferred upon US.
He has hountifully rewarded the
husbandman in his labors, and has
given US great prosperity as COM
monwcalth. While the people Of
our sister States have suffered from
tho dcvastations Of fearful and un-
precedented fires, let us return
thanks that our people have been
spared such calamity, and that VIC
are enabled, through the bounty of
the Great Giver of all Good, from
our abundance to contri butte to the
relief of the suffering and needy; and
while we offer our prayers and prais-
es for the happiness which we enjoy,
let US not forget those whom sorrow
and calamity have rendered deserv-
ing of our sympa thy and aid.
In Testimony Whereof, I have
hereunto set my hand and caus-
LIS. ed the Great Seal of the State
to be affixed, this Sth day Of
November, A. D. 1871.
Samuel Merrill, Governor.
BY the Governor:
Ed Wright, Sec'y of State.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1871-11-24

The Pittsburgh Post having NOM
mated Thos. A. Scott, the great
railroad man, for President, and the
nomination of the Post having been
warmly seconded by the Cincinnati
Enquirer. some question has arisen
as to Col. SCOTS politics. To the
assertion of the Indiana State jour-
that Col. Scott is republican, the
Pittsburgh Post replies:
We may say at once for all, that
Col. Scott is not republican, but
is and always was dem ocrat, never
having voted a republican ticket in
his life. He was the friend and
warm supporter Of Stephen A. Doug
lass, and has always been consist
ent democrat, never a bitter parti-
san. Concerning his democracy
there is no question, and the party
can support him without the slight
est compromise Of principle. Had
there been any question about his
democracy the Post never would have
mentioned his name in connection
with democratic nom mat for the
Presidency.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1871-11-24

oath he cooked his pistol, and swore
he would blow out my brains, unless
[ instantly showed him where the
money was concealed.
Fearful of violence, I led him to
the library, and pointed out the vol
umes in which were the nine thousand
dollars. With cry Of brutal glee,
he ran to the shelf, took
a book down, and commenc to hur-
riedly turn the leaves. The pistol
he still held in his hand, but the
weapon somewhat impedcd his rapid
search, so he laid it on the table by
his side. How I did it, l know not,
for [ always was timid girl, but in
an instant, [ had siczed it, and,
pointing it toward him, threatened
to shoot him dead if he moved a
step.
Baffled, he made motion as if to
spring upon me, but there must have
a fire in my eye that stopped him.
Giving little laugh, he tried to
parley with me, and cndeavored to
coax me to let him 60, but I would
not listen to word, and perempto-
rily ordered him to silence.
How long the minutes seemed
each one an hour. Still kept the
pistol levelcd at bis breast, and lis
tened anxiously for the return of the
servant. The burglar begged and
prayed for me to let him 60, but I was
adamant. He implored me for the
sake of his wife and children, bit to
all entreatles I turned a deaf ear.
Yet, not for moment taking my
eye or pistol off him. At last I
heard the merry laughter of the re-
turning servants, and my pulse and
heart quicker. He heard it too, and
again implored me to let him go.
1 shook my head.
Finally, the domestics entered the
house; on my calling for assistance,
the gardener and oachman ran to-
ward the library, and as they burst
into the room, l fell fainting to the
foor.'
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1871-11-24

Woods Household Magazine for
December is one Of our brightest and
cheeriest visitants for the month.
Crowded with all the relishes Of
Christmas dinner, 1t makes one think
of its appropriateness as Christmas
present for the little ones, as we'll as
for the older members Of the house
hold. Mrs Santa Claus Adven-
ture" is alone richly worth the price
Of the Magazine year. We notice
that it's publishers have recently
purchased the following Magazines
which have been consolidated with
the Household, viz: "Our agazine'
published by Major General kilpat-
rick and VIM. Il. Mattison, at New
ton, n j., and 1.-The Eclectic"
published at Cincinnati by DR.. j. NJ.
Scudder. Send for the December
number, which will be mailed FREQ.
Address S. S. Wood & Co., New
burgh, n. Y.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1871-11-24

The administration is disappoint,
ed at the result Of the Virginia elec-
tion. The democratic triumph is
charged in great measure upon the
apathy of many of the federal officials
in that state, to say nothing Of the
alleged conservative proclivities of
some. The latter may expect a
speedy decapitation.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1871-11-24
CREsco Nov. 20, ~

EDITOR PLAIN DEALER:---The
Laws Of Iowa require the county
Treasurer to appoint deputy and
proceed to collect the taxes imme-
diately after they become delinquent
out Of the personal property. In
this county no attention has hereto
fore been paid to the law and no col
lections made only by the hamm er
out of the land, and rings have run
and ruled the tax sales.
This county is not an exception, a
fact we'll known to the Judges Of the
Supreme Court, who knowing the
faces of such omission Of duty by
county treasurers sit down on the
bench and gravely ''intend"
that the treasurers have done their
duty and thus by Judicial "intend-
ment" sanction official omission of a
plain duty.
The courts protect home esteads
from transfer or incumbrance by
husband, wife, or heirs, unless all join
in the sale or incumbrance, but sweep
them away under tax sales by un-
justi6a BILE ssinten dments.'
Lawyers largely interested in up
holding tax sales are employed to
defend the owners an! tax ti.les like
"tornadoes' sweep all before them.
The treasurers all know the power
Of Judicial "intendment to cover
and cure all omissions and commits
sions and down goes the "hammer," !"
and away goes the land as chaff be-
fore the wind, and personal property
is safe from the tax-gatherer.
A tax-sale set aside only compels
its collection over again and can
be discharged only by remission or
actual payment, and hence cou,ts
should hold regularity and a strict
compliance with the law in levying
and collecting taxes as indispensable
to the validity of the tax sales.
If treasurer Moon would obey the
law and next February appoint his
deputy and collect out of the person
al property, the tax sales would be
small and few hereafter. Let him
give notice of his intention to obey
the law about Dec. l, in both news
papers and that they can be paid at
his office any time after Dec. l, un-
til Fcby. l, when collection will be
enforced by distress and sale of the
personal property of residents, be
will do the Taxpayers great favor
and save expense and elevate the
credit of the county.
The idea of official omission Of
duty selling a farm tor taxes on
which there is two or three thousand
dollars in personal property is rather
cheap way to do county business.
Mr.. Editor this county has about
G000 inhabitants and pays the
treasurer 81, 500 year, and clerk
$50, and the auditor $l,250, and
the clerk of Tie courts $3.50 or $500
and their share of the 81. 500 paid or
to be paid to the Circuit Judge, and
their share of the prosecuting Attor
neys fees. Now let me contrast
what Courtland county New York,
my native county. pays. A county
of about 80, 600 inhabitants. Coan-
ty Judge 500, District attorney
$500, clerk of the Board Of Supervi-
sors less than 5000 year. There
the treasurer does not spend one
months time and the warrants for
the current expenses are taken in
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1871-11-24

1T was a terrible time, I really
thought I never should have surviv.
ed it. Yet I did, and though I
laugh at it now, it made mo tremble
then.
Il was but girl; my father was
in business in Beaver street. He
was furricr, and his private resi-
dence was In Beaver street. Of
course his family lived there too, and
on summer evening we occasionally
walked as far as Beekman street, be-
yond which point was the open
country.
"At this time, Alvina Van Deusen
was my only friend and companion.
We had been schoolmates, and a
more than ordinary friendship had
sprung up between US. Neither of
US was happy unless in the other S
company. She was the only daugh-
ter of a widower, who, like my father,
was in the fur trade, and who f.e-
quently made excursions westward in
order to traffic with the hunters who
had been fortunate to obtain a good
supply Of skins.
"One day-my father had also
gone on trading expedition.-I re-
ceived a note from Alvina (thc man
servant bringing it on horse back },
requesting me to visit Richmond
Hill and spend tho day and night
with with her, as she felt lone nesome i.
"Nothing 10th, I consented, and
set off in high glee, to have, as
thought, a pleasant time with my
friend.
Arriving at the house, after a
somewhat tedious journey, Alvina
ran to the porch to meet me, and al
most overwhelmed me with kisses. l
need not tell you l returned her sa-
lutation heartily. Leading the way
into her chamber, she bade me dis
robe myself, as lunch was waiting.
This | quickly did, and, hand-in-hand
like school-girls-indeed We were not
much else-we meandered toward
the breakfast-room, where q plain
repast was waiting.
"Ah! I was wild girl in those
days. So, Is soon as lunc icon was
finished, nothing would suit mo but
a romp in the fields. To this Alyina
readily consented, SO. with nothing
on our heads but our pocke t-hand.
kerchisfs, we sauntered out and
amused ourselves with plucking the
wild flowers that grew along the
hedges. and forming them into bo-
quet.
"We were cheerful aud happy as
birds. Nature was in her most love-
ly mood, and the whole scene filed
one with contentment. At the end
of the lane leading directly from the
house was a stile, which. so to speak
shut in the Van Dsusen property
from the open country beyond. Both
Alvina and myself were in high
spirits, and as VIC neared the stile
were singing at tho top of our voices
Que Of the popular ballads ofthe day.
"In the exuberance Of my spirits,
darted away from Alyina, and
laughingly bade her catch ms if she
could. She accepted the challenge,
and followed rapidly in pursuit.
Arriving at the stile. I sprang light
ily over it. almost alighting on the
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1871-11-24

Ballou's Monthly Magazine for
December. The December number
of this popular magazine is out and
for sale at all the depots in the coun-
try. 1t is capital issue, and has
more reading of real value and inter-
est than any publication of it's class
in the country.
Now is the time to start clubs for
the new year. $3.50 will pay for it
one year. Address Thorn es Il Tai
bot, 63 Congress Street, Boston.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1871-11-24
LINES TO KATE.

There's something in the name of Kate.
Which many will condemn;
But listen now while relate
The traits of some of them.
There's advo-Kate, a charming miss,
Could you her hand obtain,
She'll lead you in the path Of bliss,
Nor plead your cause in vain.
There's deli-Kate, modest dame,
And worthy Of your love;
She's nice and beautiful in frame,
AS gentle as dove.
Communi- Kate's. intelligent,
AS We may well suppose;
Her fruitful mind is ever bent
On telling what she knows.
There's intri-Katc, she's so obscure,
'Tis hard to find her out
For she is often very sure.
To Put your wits to nout. ----.
Prevari-Kate's a stubborn mind,
She's sure to have her way;
The caviling, contrary jade
Objects to MI you say.
There's alter-Kate, a perfect pest,
Much given to dispute;
erprying tongue can never rest,
You cannot her refute.
There's dislo-Kate, quite in fret,
Who falls to gain her point;
Her case is quite unfortunate,
And sorely out ofjoint
Equivo-Kate no one will WOO,
The thing would be absurd;
She is too faithless and untrue,
You cannot take her word.
There's vindi-Kate, she's good and true,
And strives with all her might
Her duty faithfully to do.
And battles for the right.
There's rusti-Kate, country lass,
Quite fond of rural scenes;
She likes to ramble through the grass,
And through the evergr Gems.
Of all the maidens you can find,
There none like edu-Xate;
Because she elevates the mind,
And aims for something great.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1871-11-24

The burglar was secured. tried, and
sentenced to the State Prison for
twenty-one years.
"And this diamond ring" said my
grandmother, proudly holding out
her finger, ''was given me by. Mr..
Van Deusen, for what be pleased to
term my heroism.''
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1871-11-24
u e. BEERS,
FOR SALE.

A FARM of $50 acres adjoining Linn
Springs Station, Howard county, Iowa, 81
acres under cultivation. House, stables
and running water on the place. Enquir
Of 5. l.. Carey at Lime Springs Station, O
G. q. Thurber, Cresco Iowa. Terms liber
aral. II.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1871-11-24
BILLIARDS.
GETTING MARRIED.

Essays for Young Men, Oh great Social
Evils and Abuses, which interfere with
marriage-with sure means of relief for the
Erring and Unfortunate, diseased and de-
bilitated. Sent free, in sealed envelopes
Address, HOWARD ASSOCIATION, No. 2 s.
Ninth St, Philadelphia, Pa.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1871-11-24
s G. CANFIELD.

CANF1ELD MINI.
Justice Of the Peace and col
lecting agent. Will attend to collections
and pay taxes for non-residents in any part
of Fillmore county, Minn.
Refers by permission to Hon. Reuben
Wells, Preston, Minn.
Peter velie, Lime Springs station, Iowa
J. II. Easton, Banker, Decorah, Iowa.
c. s. Thurber, Cresco. IOWA.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1871-11-24

II is always safe to be polite to
ladies. An incident Of the late
railroad smash-up near Boston prov es
it. A gentleman of that city gave
up his seat in the last car OF the
Beverly train to lady, and passed
forward. The lady was killed and
the gentleman was unhurt.