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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-06-29

The Oshkosh northeastern tells Of la novel
breach of promise case just settled in that
city. An unsophisticated young man from
Black Volt applied to the squire to com.
mence proceedings against young lady in
the same town, who had refused to marry
true love did not run like the murmuring
brook. love coyed With the damsel, and she
discarded the faithful Adonis. he sought
redress by law and endeavored to bring suit
for damages for breach of promise Before
proceedings had been formally commenced,
the father of the virgin entered the Justices
Office, a parley ensued, and the matter was
compromised by the payment of SIS in green
backs to the disconsolate youth in full com
pensation for his lacerated feelings. TO-
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-06-29

4 The Athletics Of Chicago play . mattel
game, with the Mechanics in this city on tn
4th,a 81 fgngera 49, ss4ss ea. bgaHe
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-06-29

A number of wealthy American gentlemen
have organized a stock company, and will
erect in London ard Paris a genuine Ameri-
can or Yankee hotel, for the express and
special accommodation of tourists from the
United States. In London the ground has al
ready been purchased, and it is expected
that the hotel in that city will be finished
about March, 1872. The enterprise is very
excellent one, and we sincerely hope to see
it successfully carried out. + ed rr
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-06-29

Fourth of July-A Grand Basket Picnic at
the Fair grounds, Bristol. All are invited to
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-06-29

10 p. s.-n. b. i.t~
if hey evidently maid emmy mistaiks in
gramer or spelin, pleas correck them. but i
don't think yule find menny, ez i've bin quite
pertickiler. T.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-06-29

81 Class D.-Ladies' Department.
Best spec. wax flowers. Miss Hattie Brande.
Specimen cross in wax. Miss Hattie Brande.
Judges-Mis Lizzie Fisk, and Miss Aggie
Lyman.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-06-29

Samples of Knights' Early Cherry exhibited
by S. 7. Brande, and Early Richmond Cherry
exhibited by Charles Cable, were deemed
worthy of especial mention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-12-21
Washington Matters.

The unanimity with which the Senate Tues
day an examination into the connection of
Gen. Schenck with Mining Company shows
that the work of investigation has been begun
in earnest.
The Senate Finance Committee has de-
cided that there is nothing in the revenue
laws which warrants the taxation of national
banks for dividends of the profits of the last
five months of 1870.
The correspondent of the Boston journal
says President Grant is a man o. deeds rather
than of words, and while politician have been
wrangling over the parliam. ntary process of
talking about civil service reform, the con-
queror of the rebellion has quietly inaugu-
rated reform under existing laws. Well did
Mr.. Sumner exclaim when the message had
been read in the Senate, IL must say that
hail that course of the President with joy"
In the United States Senate Tuesday the
bill appropriating &4,000,000 for government
buildings in Chicago was passed Mr. Stew
art introduced a bill proposing sixteenth
amendment establishing free schools in each
| State and Territory, and prohibiting aid to
seetarian schools, which went to the judiciary
committee. Mr.. Sumner gave notice that he
should propose an amendment TO prohibit the
President holding office more than one term
A bill was introduced and referred to PUNISH
| stock gambling by public officers. The re-
trencbment committee was directed to inquire
whether any minister of our government has
used his official influence in the interest of
any mining company. Mr.. Pool was ex-
cused from serving upon the retrenchment
committee. The sergeant alarms was di-
rected to arrest Saunders, refractory wit
ness in North Carolina. The report of the
civil service commission, accompanied by a
| message from the President, was received.
In the Hous' the banking committee was
instructed to investigate the recent suspen-
sion OF national banks. The Secretary of
State was instructed, by resolution, to furnish
information concerning the printing of the
| statement Of the case of the United States for
| the use of the tribunal Of arbitration at Ge-
neva. The bill for the appointment of la
Dor commission was taken up and discussed
and carried over to-day. bill was passed
appropriating $69,907 to supply deficiencies
in the expenses OF the Ku.Klux committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-12-21
Telegraph News In General.

Bangor, Me-, 20. Mr.. j. NJ. Lunt, Super
| intendent of the European & North Ameri-
can Railroad has accepted the Supernten
dency of the Maine Central Railroad in place
OF Edwin Noyes, resigned. He will assume his
new position on the first Of January. Mr..
NJ. ii. Angel, General Ticket Agent of the
European & North American Railroad is
spoken of as Mr.. Lunt's successor upon that
road.
Cincinnati. 20. The river is blocked with
ice The Thermometer at one o'clock z. NJ,
was two degrees below zero.
Cincinnati, o., 20. Jesse r. Grant, father
of President Grant, was struck with paralysis
this afternoon. He fell to the floor at the
CovingtOn post office and remained insensible
an hour. He was able to sit up and converse
some this afternoon.
Toledo, O., 90. The Toledo & Saginaw
Railroad was opened to-day.
Columbia, S. c., 90. There was much ex-
element in the Legislature to day, over a
resolution for the impeachment of the Gov
ernor. The majority consider the statement
of the over issue of bonds greatly exagger-
ated, and the prosecution of the governor
malicious. spicy correspondence was in
troduced by Mr.. Jones, colored, from George
town, which show that Bowen himself pre-
vented the governor FROM prosecuting
kempton, State financial agent in New
York when the governor had retained
Judge Barrett for the purpose The res
olution of impeachment will lie voted
down tomorrow. 1t is said that the Cover
nor has secured enough to secure Bowen's
expulsion, for which determined effort will
be made.
The decision of the court in the Ku-Klux
cases has been certified to the U. S Supreme
Court as to the jurisdiction of federal courts
over domestic crimes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-12-21
News from New York.

New York, so. 1t is reported that bank
examiner Calender employed by the portage
canal to negotiate loans, that he borrowed
upon collaterals from banks and bankers
$500, 900, and was given $4,000 shares in
the concern for his services to redeem some
of his engagements. He is said to have Dor
roweG $4,000 from the Ocean Bank, agree
ing to deposit of collateral the securities he
was about to take up from other banks, and
thus the portage company was saved from
collapse. The collateral deposited with the
Ocean Bank consists Of $l06 600 (nominally)
in bonds Of the portage company; that with
other banks it was the same, and $50, 900
(nominally) of the Chicago & Southern Illinois
Railroad bonds, and notes of A. Wild, VIM.
l.. Avery, p. j. Avery and J. f. Conant,
amounting to 100000. The two Averys are
presidents and council of the portage COM
pany, and with Gov. Bullock are said to have
been the company in the firm of j. L. Conant
& Co., on Wall street. Wild is the same
against whom a petition in bankruptcy was
filed recently.
Mayor Hall emphatically denies any nten-
ton of resigning.
District Attorney Garvin states that to his
knowledge the name of John c. Henan is not
| even before the grand jury, and he is moi
aware ofany indictment against Henan.
There were no arrests of city officials to
day, and the State Sheriff holds no warrant,
| of that kind.
The grand jury reported no indictments to
day.
There were twelve new cases of small pc,
| to-day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-12-21

Washington, 20. The delegation of the
daughters of Cuba had an interview this af-
ternoon with the President and Secretary
Fish, and seem satisfied that the object of
their visit is accomplished. They also visited
General Banks and expressed their thanks
for his sympathy with the Cuban cause. The
General informed them that after the holiday
the question would receive in the foreign
committee all the consideration it was en-
titled to.
The Southern Claims Commission has dis
allowed the claim of Madame Bertcnatt, the
wife of former Italian Minister, on ground
of her disloyalty.
The Secretary of Interior in communica-
ton to the House of Representatives. recon-
mends an appropriation of $lS5,0O0 for i'm
mediate relief of the Navajo Indians, 5000 or
l0,0 600 of them by the total failure of their
crops being entirely dependent on the gov
eminent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-12-21
EUROPEAN NEWS.

London, 20. The Queen has received con-
gratulations from the express of the French
republic on the recovery Of the Prince OF
Wales. The English journals while express
ing no opinion as to the merits Of the case,
regard the difficulty into which the American
minister has fallen, and cite as presidents
the cases of other ambassadors ard notably
that of the Duke of Saldauha, who while
Minister of Portugal to a foreign power was
permitted to engage in private speculations.
The London journals express admiration at
the manner in which the American press were
supplied with news of the illness of the Prince
of Wales.
Madrid 20. The Malcampo Ministry have
rendered their designations. 1t was at first re-
ported that Gorilla would undertake the form
alton of ministry but it is now known that
the task has been entrusted to Sagasta. The
latter had up to noon succeeded in complet
ing cabinet. He offered four portfolios to
Zorrilla to his supporters but they were re-
fused. The crisis continues.
Paris 20. A deputation of French had an
interview with Theirs to-day, who received
them with affability, and promised that re-
ligious equality should be maintained. The
trials of communist prisoners are progressing
as fast as possible, and additional courts will
be created. There have been tried l4,37s
persons, of these 2022 were convicted and
sentenced and the rest discharged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-12-21

The Due d. Aumale and the Prince De
Joinvile took seats in the French assembly
Tuesday, selecting them in the centre Of the
right. The French government refuses to
sell the crown jewels to private parties.
About half-past Eve Tuesday afternoon
Capt. earle OF the schooner Columbia, of
Bangor, Me-, while in the act of stepping
from his vessel to the Hartford and Erie Rail-
road wharf slipped and fell into the dock,
where he drowned before assistance reached
him. He was about forty-eght years Of age,
and has been engaged for several years in the
lumber trade. Coroner Foye took charge Of
the body pending advices from friends of the
deceased.-[ Boston Journal.
The first floor of Mrs. Roundy's house in
Lynn in which the recent murder occurred,
is occupied by an apparently intelligent fam
ny bearing the name Of Conway, who assert
| that they have heard supernatural noises
every night since the tragedy, and they are
so sincere In their belief that they are pre-
pairing to vacate in favor of their ssuncanny"
visitors.
Prof. Huntington of Dartmouth College has
figured out the hight of Mt. Cardigan from
barometrical observations made by Horace
w. Pattee of Enfield. He finds it to be
324s.47 feet above the level Of the sea.
Thomas Hurst of Brooklyn, N. r., while
proceeding to his home on Monday evening,
was assaulted by three men, who gagged and
robbed him and left him in dying condition
in hallway.
woman was recently up before the New
market, N. H., Police Court for inhumanly
whipping her child. The sentence of the
court was that she treat her child better, or
go to Jail. She said that the child was her
own, and she would whip it as much as she
had mind to. and chose to 60 to Jail.
They have expensive public buildings in
Kentucky. At a public auction in Morgan
field in that State lately the county Jail was
sold for $25 and the court house for 875.
Fox hunting was never pursued with more
avidity in England than now. 1t is an ex-
pensive amusement, as 1t costs $4,000 year
to keep pack of hounds.
1t is is said to be the intention of the Old
Colony and Newport Railway Company next
spring to make North Bridgewater or CAM
pello the southern terminus Of all the special
trains now running between Boston and
South Braintree.
The fire-swept regions of the North and
West has not been abandoned. The ak 10
ringing in the charred and blackened pine
ries Of Wisconsin and Michigan as it never
rang before, and the whole region is instinct
with energy and activity. The scorched
trunks of trees are still valuable, but they
must be used ut once.
A party of little girls in Rochester, N. H.,
between the ages of ten and fourteen, have
formed themselves into a society called the
Golden Rule Society. They have recently
made ten comforters with their own hands,
and forwarded them, with other articles
sufficient to fill good sized box to the suf-
ferers of Chicago. Not being able to procure
= truckman, they loaded the box on q Wheel
barrow and delivered it at the freight station.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-12-21

DIR. J. w. Toward has purchased the os-
tate of the late DIR. Keith, on State street, and
will fit up the same as his residence. The
price paid was about $4,000. MIR. William
Holmes has erected the past season in STACY
willie" on the corner lot next to Western ave-
nue., nice two-story dwelling house, 90 by
80 feet, containing ten rooms, which he now
occupies, although the house is not entirely
finished. Its cost was $1,000. -Many of
our carpenters have made building contracts
the finishings at their shops.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-12-21
Holidays at HallOWell.

LEIGH is ahead and that's what's the matter, ;
See the ladies flock in, and oh my what a clatter
Each asking for something, and none hearing
may"
For LEIGH keeps everything desirable they say.
Nice Gifts for the Holidays, come see, one and all
Here you'll iind stylish Dress Goods, Skirts, Elan
nels and Shawls,
Handsome Carpets, nice Oil Cloths, in colors 60
gay,
Which look equally well by night or by day,
And to clean them, we here also do find,
The new Carpet sweeper, II cute thing, in my mind
Alpac"as, thick Blankets, White Bed Spreads and
Toveiling,
VIII CHI to sow you, Mr.. Thomas you'll find very
willing,
And VIII re, by the way, can you find better clerks
They just know their business, and 10 not mind
work.
There's Willard, he's pleasant and will wait you
spry,
He's not much like VIII who OF ladies is shy
But EITHER will serve you with what eer you want
Ii you're buying Tor wife, sister, or ''old. maid
aunt
And then here is Arthur, has such sweet voice,
He's dear little fellow and makes scarce any
noise
But here stand talkng,-lct's to business attend,
For ryc some money with me husband gave me
to spend,
And If in this store can NOT suited be-
YOU may look further, but you'll go without ME-
lialloWcl, Dec. 1871.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-12-21

We have engaged as our legislative re-
porters for the approaching session, Mr.. W.
f. s. Whitman, so well and favorably known
as an experienced reporter and newspaper
correspondent, and Mr.. Frank A. Small,
who has been for some time in the service Of
the Supreme Court reporting trial cases.
We think we are able to promise our patrons
the best legislative reports ever given. Mr..
Whitman will report in the Senate and Mr..
Small in the House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-12-21
Boston Items.

Boston, 20. The dead body of boy about
twelve years old was found to-day in a lime
kiln in South Boston with both legs burned
off.
Calvin Handy, Baptist clergyman of STRAIT
ford, VT, while passing over Grover street
bridge this evening, was knocked down and
robbed of a silver watch and one thousand
dollars,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-12-21
New York Stock Market.
New ynRs, December, 20.

Marposa do pid, Canton Co 60 Cum
berland Co. 40 Western Union Tel Co.. G72.
Quicksilver Mining Co., 24S; Pacific Mail j27,
Boston W after Power, 40 /; Adams Ex. Co. so ;
Wells. Fargo Co, 5sss American Merchants Ua
3sa u : En-, Co.. Gs \: Y. Central x Hudson
Harlem, III do. ptl l26 Reading Ii53. Mich
Central lis /; Lake Shore ami Michigan southern
500 Illinois Central 1872 cleveland a Pittsburg
l27ts: Chicago n North Western 62'a ; do. pfd So,
Chicago n Rock Island, iO4 ; Mil. n st. Paul 81,
do. pid., 10 Toledo, Wabash X Western, Gts,
DO. ptd Phtsburg Fort Wayne Y54e Terre
Hhute, IL do. pd 40; Alton, ll4a. do, pid lig
Ohio Miss, i27s Boston, Hartford Il Erie. %.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-12-21
Chicago Produce Mrrket.

CHICAGO, December 20.
FLOUR-spring extras
WHEAT-No. :, ll7k0
CORN 40
OATS 3lsior No..
RYE-No :, 60
BARLEY--5gx for No. 2.
MESS PORK Ii 10
LARD So.
LIVE HOUSED,
RECEIPTS-5oOO Hour, 20 COO wheat los, 900 corn
"A 600 oats, 5000 barley, "a 900 hogs.
SIllPMENTS-3U00 Hour, 600 corn 2lO0O oats
5000 harley 81 90 hogs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-12-21

The grand military drama of the Drum
mer Boy" was brought out in Lemsnts Hall,
Brunswick, three nights last week, for the
benefit of Vincent Mountfort post Of the G.
A. r., in that town. Good houses greeted
the representation on each evening. Monday
and Tuesday evenings the piece was pre-
formed in Bath
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-12-21
New York Produce Market.
NEW YORK, December, 20.

COTI OA-saes 1918 bales: mid upIands POL.
FLOUk-42O0U; state BOG 100; round hoop Uino
cog s30 western 1927 rs southern 650Y9 ~,
WHEAT $4,000 bu No. = spring 1859 l5l new
10 do winter red and amber western Il3 aI5Y
CORN $4,000 new mixed western II ais
OATS-salcs 2G0e0 western 81 d56
PORK new mess aI5O0 old IL "a
IL ~ prime,
LARD 99s steam: kettle, l0is.
RuITER-West'D, II e23; state, 23a3l.
WIilSkEY westernfree, OF
RlCE-Carolina, 50 40
SUGAR Porto kico, a F.; Muscova6o, 81 a95,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-12-21
The Wharton Case.

Annapolis, Nd, 20 In the Wharton trial
DR.. J. Harry Thompson, professor of Ger
mantown college, testified to symptoms of
Ketchum's case as read. They correspond
with those he would expect to follow from an
overdose Of tartar emetic. DIR. Williams
was recalled and testified to the exhumation
of Ketchum's remains on Sunday. The liver,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-12-21

one kidney, the spleen and portion of the
iltestines joining the stomach was brought to
Baltimore and delivered to Mr.. Toney, a
chemist for analyzation. VIM. F. Toney
was sworn hut had only commenced his tes-
timony relative to the analyzation Of portions
of the remains of Ketchum when the hour of
adjournment arrived.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-12-21

The Maine Historical Society proposes to
ries Of Historical Collections, the "Ancient
Dominions of Maine" by Il. K. Sewall, Esq,
of Wiscasset.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-12-21

We have received circular containing tue
list of officers of the Wheeling Topographic
cal Union, and other matters pertaining to
the craft The circular is particular to an
nouncc that strapped printers and dead
beats" are requested TO give the Wheeling
Union the 'go-by.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-12-21

The Alaska boot made SO extensively by A.
Cushman & Co., Auburn, has had and is hav-
ing a great sale this season. 100 cases having
been sold by this firm since they supposed
the market was supplied. They are popular
goods, keep the feet nice and warm, and are
for sale by all our boot and shoe dealers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-12-21

The Methodist society in this city propose
to have a Christmas Festival on Monday eve
ming, in the vestry of their church. Christ
mas tree will be laden with gifts for the
Sunday School scholars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-12-21

The strong points supporting the use of Eel
lows Compound of Hypophosphites are, that
while it takes immediate hold upon the sys-
TEN, in stimulating the Liver, regulating and
strengthening the muscles of the Heart,
Stomach Lungs, &C., it has no facilitating
effect under any circumstances and while
its continued use is marked by the general
toning of the system, without producing con
stpatins effects, it may be stopped at any
time without the usual disagreeable effect fol-
lowing the discontinuance of some otherwise
valuable tonics. These characteristics are
particularly valuable to consumptives and
other debilitated invalds, and are peculiar to
this preparation. declS+&wlw
\ large stock of neck-ties just received by
S. w. Huntington & Co. +3t
WHEELER AND WILSON SEWING MACHINE
Ii solicited, the editor of the Banner would
say that his family has used sewing machine
from the mandatory of these gentlemen
some nine years. and they unhestatingy
pronounce it admirable. 1t run for eight
years without the slightest repairs. and to-
day is in perfect order as the day it event
into operation" The women folks" pro-
nounce it 1.-THE best thing out Gospel
Banner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-12-21

Mrs. Dunn, the daughter of Senator Nor
rill, is at Fort Leavenwort, Kansas, where
her husband is stationed, and is represented
by correspondents as one of the brightest
ornaments to society there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-12-21

There is to be a grand Christmas Ball in
Wyman Hall, South China, Monday evening,
18th inst. Music by Berry's Quadrile Band
of this city tickets $l.0o.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-12-21

l.. b. Brown, Esq, one of the editors of
the Maine Standard, has been confined to his
house by sickness for several weeks. We
are glad to know that he is now recovering.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-12-21

The Editors and Publishers convention
will probably be called by the President,
Joseph A. Holman, Esq, to meet in this city
the 18th Of January next.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-12-21
PROBABILITIES.

1kOBABiLIIIESs
A falling barometer and cloudy weather
with rising temperature will probably prevail
on Thursday west Of Michigan and Alabama,
with rain or snow in Dakota and Wyoming.
Fresh northwest winds with falling tempera-
ture and clear weather will continue froIi
Florida to Virginia. The area of greatest
cold will extend over Pennsylvania and New
England, with continued northwesterly winds
in the Middle and Eastern States.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-12-21
loral ann State Nems.

Stated convOcation of Jerusalem r. A. G..
at Masonic Hall, Hallowell, this afternoon and
evening. Work in all the degrees.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-12-21
NEWS BY MAIL.

Calender, the national bank examiner.
was arrested Tuesda, night upon charge Of
receiving heavy bride from the Ocean Ma
tional Bank of New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-12-21
Cincinnati Produce Market

CINCINNATI, December 20.
MESS PORK-l3 rs
LARD So.
BULK MEATS-sides 81
BACON-shoulder, AZ clearrb 8; sides IA;
WHISKEY-90
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-12-21

The Gardiner journal understands that Z.
w. Parkhurst contemplates making sketch
ing tour to the Yo-Semite valley this spring.