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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-08-10

The Atlantic engine company of this city
talk of attending the great firemens muster
to come off at Portsmouth, n. H., about the
first of September. Fifty companies have
already signifed their intention of being pres
cnt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-08-10

1t is supposed that the gold watch of Mr.
David Knowlton of this city, snatched from
his pocket few months since in Boston, has
been found, as Mr.. Knswlton has been no.
tilted by the chief of police of Boston TO ap-
pear in that city and identify his watch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-08-10
Robbery.

Philadelphia, Pa, 8. ID. II. Krause Jenel-
Ter of North Wales, Bricks county, was
robbed last night of box containing about
100 watches, it is supposed by hostler
named Roahs who has fled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-08-10
The Confessions Of an Invalid.

Published as q warning and for the benefit of
Young men and others, who suffer from Nervous
Debility, nc. supplying THE MEANS OF sELF-CuRE
written by one who cured himself, and sent free
on receiving postpaid directed envelope.
Address, NATHANIEL MAYFAIR, Brooklyn, N. Y.
mayhem
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local anu State Nems.

Mr.. John A. Sewall, recently from Gardiner,
has opened hair dressing saloon few doors
north of this office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-08-10
Bands Everywhere
Are invited to send their orders for
BRASS INSTRUMENTS

To J. c. HAYNES & Co, whose large stock of ex
cellent Instruments at moderate prices, furnishes
one of the very best opportunities for selection.
At this celebsated Instrument Store may also be
procured the best
VIOLINS, GUITARS, FLUTINAS,
ACCORDEONS, F1FES, FLAGEOLETS,
PIANOS & MELODEONS.
FOR SALE OR TO LETT
Band Music, Sheet Music, Music Books, and
all kinds OF Musical Merchandise.
JOHN c. HAYNES & CO., 80 Court St.
Ally Opposite the Court House, Boston,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-08-10

STOCKHOLDERS MEETING,

I
AUGUSTA GAS LIGHT COMPANY.I
NOTICE is hereby given that the annual meeting
held at the once of lanes North IN A!,onsta on
Wednesday the I'd day of August next, at 10 O'clock
A. NJ, for the purpose of electing five directors for
the ensuing year. and transacting any other bust
ness that may properly come before said meeting.
Per order of the Directors.
GEO. f. NORTH Clerk.
Augusta, July oath, 1871. 2w3l
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dard. The greatest improvement that we no.
tice since last season is the building of very
fine summer cottage, costing $4,000, by Gen.
Veazies heirs of Bangor. M.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-08-10

Perhaps need only call the attentt of
our readers to the Brignoli Concert to take
place in Granite Hall this evening. At Ban
gor and other places in the State this talent
ed company have called out large audiences
that have been delighted with the perform
ances 1t is seldom that an opportunity is
afforded our citizens of patronizing at home
concert of this high character.
Yesterday morning Mr.. Josiah Priest OF
of North Vassalboro', attempted to commit
suicide by cutting his throat with a butcher
knife The knife's edge not being over keen,
inflicted only a superficial incison, which
however, is four inches long. The wound
bled profusely, and was dressed by DR.. f. A.
Roberts, who Irynounces the patient out of
danger Mr.. Priest is farmer, a man of
family, and of character Financial troubles
are assigned as the cause for the sad act
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Madame Gilbert

The accomplished Pianist and Accompanies.
General Adinssion 90 cts; Reserved seats, rs cts
The sale of tickets will commence TUESDAY
MORNING, August 3, at Eastern Express Office
Doors open at ~. Concert commence at 8.
aug5t5t
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Election.

Louisville, Ky, .. Leslies friends claim
his election by $4,000 majority. Harlan's
supporters concede him 2S, 900 or 10000.
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Correspondence Wantad.

correspondence is respectfully solicited with
an unlimited number of young ladies', by young
gentleman who is temporarily located Tout on the
plains" Those with a lively appreciation of human
sentimenalism or aught else from which can be de-
rived amusement and Improvement, desired. This
is asked for with honorable Intentions. Age, a.
All letters answered. Address ARTHUR STACEY,
Fort Hays, Kansas. 2W32t
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TO ALL PERSONS,
BOTH SICK AND WELL,

If a Long Life Of Health and Happiness
is desired let these Bitters be taken, particularly
in the Spring and Warm Seasons of the year and
especially by the following classes of people:
The MECHANIC, who, from his constant in
door labors, not having sufficient access 10 the
bracing and refreshing air out of doors, becomes
weakened at the stomach, nervous, pale and sckly,
his food not relishing properly digesting. He
should take these Bitters, and freely too, in or
der get his system up, right and strong, and in
prime condition TO go through the warm weather
In good shape, with his constant daily labors. The
cxhilarating and cleansing power of the Dock
Root, Dandeon, Poplar, and Prickly Ash Bark,
is what will bring him up, and make him, physi-
cally speaking, once more a man! The
MILL OPERATIVE will find this Medicine
the very thing to cleanse the blood and strengthen
the system and rery mild and pleasant to take.
The PALE AND ONCE BEAUTIFUL
LADY has but to take this compound freely, and
she will be speedily restored to health, beauty
and buOyancy. The HONEST FARMER,
the CLERGYMAN and LAWYER, and
MEN OF SEDENTARY HABITS-ths
is your Medicine After once using it, you will
never be without it. 1t will improve you twenty
five per cent. The MARINER will find it the
best medicine in the world for his use; it makes
him, while at sea- hearty and rugged and capable
of great endurance and exposure; and when on
shore, it renovates his blood and restores aud re-
pairs his system.
The Largest Bottle, the Lowest Price,
and the most Efectual Remedy
in the World.
Diploma awarded by the Massachusetts, Chart
table Mechanic Association.
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DieD.

In Machiasport, Sarah A., wife of +. :. ID. Cros-
by aud daughter Of Geo. Larrabee, aged % years.
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The Weather.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER.
WAsHINGToS, August 81 80 7. NJ.
PROBABILITIES.
Partially cloudy and pleasant weather will
probably continue in the Middle and Eastern
States till Thursday evening. The low pres
sure in the northeast will probably by that
time extend eastward to the lower lakes, with
local storms from Missouri to Michigan and
north-w eastward.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-08-10

Composed Of Dock Root, sarsaparilla, Rock Rose,
Wintergreen, Dandeon, Wild Cherry, Thorough
wort, Prickly Ash, Poplar Bark, Rhubarb etc.
For Weakness, Loss of Appetite. Jaun-
dice, Headache, Sour stomach, Piles Of
long standing, HumOrs, and all Diseases 1chich
arise from, an unheakhy state Of the Stomach,
Bo1oeis, and Blood, for which valuable Roots and
Herbs, and the knowledge of their great service to
suffering humanity, man cannot feel too thankful
to Him who wisely provided us with all things.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-07-29

The rinderpest is increasing in France.
At Chicago, yesterday, White Stockings, sew
euteen; Mutuals, six. The game was witnessed
by twelve thousand persons.
AT New Orleans, the custom house receipts
during last month were greater than that ofany
preceding June for ten years, while the expenses
were two per cent less.
The fire in the Amador mine has been extiu-
guished, Loss, small. 1t now appears that the
fire was caused by accident, and not by the
league.
q 1t is reported that the Italians in New York
have concluded to have parade, and if Mayor
Hall forbids it they will appeal TO Governor
Hoffman.
Curtis Gilbert, brother of Mrs. Calhoun, and
long connected with the New York Tribune,
died on Thursday from an eye disease, contract
ed while an artillery soldier. He was very
popular and genial gentleman.
Washington advices say a very large number
of distllleIies are coming into the possession of
the government by purchase in cases where the
property has been distrained for non-payment
of taxes.
The secretary of state authorizes the state
ment that no information, either official or other
wise, has been received at the department of
state regarding the appointment of Jules Ferry
as minister of France, at Washington. This is
direct contradiction Of the statement tele-
graphed to the New York Times, and published
in that journal yesterday morning.
Judging from the lavish loan business pro-
posed by the District of Columbia territorial
legislature one would suppose that the district
was perfect gold mine. Beside the 81 100000
loan for improvements, bill has passed one
house to subscribe 100000 to the stock of the
Piedmont and Potomac railroad. A saving
clause in the latter is that the consent of the
people must be obtained.
The New York Tribune's Montreal dispatch
states that the auxiliary Cuban expedition, now
organizing in Canada, is much more extensive
than at first believed. Eighty men have been
enrolled at Quebec, and there is plenty of money
among the movers of the expedition. The name
OF the agent in Montreal has been discovered,
and letter from the iunta has been seen,
urging that the men be forwarded in fifteen
days. 1t is reported that the men will rendez-
vous at Newport, Maine. The Times Montreal
dispatch says that the commander of the Cuban
tilibuSters there is Major J. A. Robinson of the
Prince Of,Waes rifles, who has already raised
seven hundred recruits. 1t is generally believed
that the men will assemble near Barnegat, N. J.
Several thousand Schneider rifles have been
passed across the borders. The men receive
500 bounty and six months pay before leav-
ing the states. Five thousand volunteers could
easily be obtained here.
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ADvERTIsING RATES.

Ii DAILY sPY-For the square Of ten lines soil
agate type time IS cts each subsequent Insertion 50
cts. week s2.75; weeks s4OO month $500; year
ssO-and the same rate proporonally for any number
Two lines for one week sOO; three line
four lines s.a7; five lines s5O. Local notices rs cents
perne for each insertion Business notices Is cents
ne' Obituary notices. resolutions, &C. Is cents per line
Legal advertisements slOO per square for first nscr
tom each subsequent insertion 50 cents,
Special Positions in the paper and special styles of
display, will be charged rates Cuts and double
column advertisements allowed only limited extent,
and double charged the whole space occupied
In WEEKLY sPY-First insertion slOO per square !;
each subsequent insertion 50 cents months sOO one
year $500.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-07-29
From Washington.
WASHINGTON, D. c., July %.

WASHINGTON, D. c., July %.
THE FISHERIES.
Official information has been received at the
department of state that the government OF
Prince Edwards Island has concluded not to
enforce the fishery laws during the present sea-
son, and pending the consideration of the treaty
of May 8, 1871, by the legislature of that prov
ince.
NOMINATED.
The secretary of the interior to-day nomi-
mated: Robert Lee of GAINESVILLE, Ohio, George
Outten of San Francisco, and Mr. Wilson of
Minnesota, commissioners on the part of the
government, to examine a section of twenty
miles, lately completed, on the Southern Pacific
railroad Of California.
POSTAL.
The president has signed postal convention
with Great Britain for the interchange of money
orders between this country and Great Britain
and with the Argentine republic for direct
exchange Of letters with that country at the
rate Of fifteen cents per half ounce.
STAMPS.
The number of adhesive stamps issued blythe
commissioner of internal revenue during the
fiscal year ending June 80, 1871, was All $685.
1888, representing value Of S15,019,074 as fol-
lows: Documentary stamps, LOG, 7S6, 432; value,
SlO,320,066; proprietary stamps for matches
patent medicines, etc, 9O4,S77 ,456; value S4,-
19S,OO7. Compared with the previous fiscal
year, documentary stamps have decreased S.
proprietary stamps have increased 6,1S4,S70 in
number and 81, 4O7 in value.
NOT EXEMPT.
The commissioner Of internal revenue has de-
cided that the officers of the territorial govern
ments are not entitled to exemptions from the in
come tax as officers of the state governments
are under the decirioD of the supreme court.
THAT INVESTIGATION.
The kuklux committee to-day examined II.
W. Guion, leading lawyer of Charlotte, N. c.,
who testified to the past as well as the present
condition of that state, saying, among other
things, that the people had taken the law into
their own hands only in cases where criminals
had been pardoned and the public protection de-
manded such action against outrages.
The subcommittee has examined about $50
witnesses in South Carolina. When at Spar
tansburg, Senator Scott invited the leading citi-
zens, without respect to parties, to call upon him,
to talk over the condition of affairs, when he in
formed them that if witnesses were assaulted or
molested, because of their having testified, he
would report the facts to the president, in order
that they might be protected by the military,
whereupon hewas assured that witnesses would
not be troubled, and, further, they would per-
sonally make an appeal to the people to pre-
serve peace and TO break up any unlawful COM
binations.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-07-29
COUNTY NEWS.


The Unitarian society in Mendon have secured
the labors of Rev. Geo, F. Clark, formerly Of
Norton.
II. I. Morse of Athol, assignor to L. and L.
b. Morse, has received patent for folding
settee. A. F. j. Howard of Milford received a
patent for boot crimper's rub stick.
The selectmen of the town of Northboro offer
$1,000 reward for evidence that will lead to the
conviction Of the person or persons who set the
fires that caused such destruction in that town
on the nights of the 21st and 22d.
Mr.. John H. Stafford of Lawrence has been
commissioned during the present week as I'd
lieutenant of company K, 9Th regiment NJ v. Nl.,
in place of Lieut.. NJ. H. Wadsworth of Barre,
resigned.
A paper from the northern part''of the county
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-07-29
MORTON.


WASHINGTON, July 2S-7 80 p. NJ.
SYNoPsIs.-No important change has been
reported from the Rocky mountains or the Pa
cifc stations. The high pressure on Lake Supe-
rior has extended southwark to Kentucky and
eastward TO Lake Huron. The low pressure
north of Lake Ontario has gradually disap-
peared; that which existed on the western gulf
has probably moved northward; that which was
west of Illinois still continues. Northwestery
winds have prevailed from Michigan to Lake
Superior and to the Missouri river, but now are
changing to the southeast The weather has re-
manned without material change in the south
Atlantic states. Rain has fallen on the imme-
diate gulf coast. Threatening and cloudy
weather prevailed during the day from New
York to Tennessee, and thence to Iowa.
PROBABILITIES. - Threatening and rainy
weather will probably extend tonight eastward
to Michigan and eastern Tennessee. The same
is probable for Saturday in the interior of the
southern and gulf states aud pleasant weather
for New England.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-07-29
New England Dispatches.

MAINE.
PORTLAND, July 2S.-About one thousand
people from Rochester, N. H., and intermediate
towns, came to Portland to-day, to celebrate the
opening of the railroad. They were received at
the city hail. and greeted by Mayor Kingsbury.
Gov. Perham and W. S. Dana, president of the
board of trade, gave them an excursion down
the harbor.
CONNECTICUT.
HARTFORD, July 29.-'The legislature adj
journed sine die to-day, closing session of
thirteen weeks, from one to three weeks longer
than is usual. Little business was done at the
final session, beyond making complimentary
presentations TO the officers of the two houses
with appropriate speeches in acknowledgment.
Gov. Jewell to-day appointed and the senate
confirmed Hon. George 5. Miller, member OF
the house from Enfield, insurance commissioner,
under the new law Capt. Robert b. Crawford,
of Norwalk, brgader general commanding the
state militia, under the new law; and Albert
Day of Brooklyn, L. II. Hyde of Stafford, John
T. Rockwell OF WinSted, and Henry l.. Stewart
of Middle Haddam, members of the state agri-
cultural board, reelected by the legislature
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-07-29

HORSE RAILROAD PROJECT IN FITCHBURG.-
Notice has been filed in the office of the secre-
tary of state by John B. Proctor, Esq, so widely
known as the protector and constructor of street
railways in this aud other cities, of his inten-
ton to apply TO the Massachusetts legislature
for charter for a railroad to be operated by
horse power, from the depot in Fitchburg
through Main and River streets to West Fitch
burg, a distance of three miles. The capital
stock of the proposed company will be one hun
bred and fifty thousand dollars. The enterprise
is in the hands of skillful and energetic man,
backed up by prominent capitalists of Fitchburg
and vicinity
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-07-29
Criminal Record.
HING.

HUNG.
BENHAM, Texas, July 2S.-Henry Miller, col
ored, the murderer of Dehoy in April last, and
convicted by colored jury, was hung to-day in
this city. Five thousand persons witnessed the
execution.
MRS. WHARTON.
WASHINGTON, July 2S.-Mrs. Elizabeth G.
Wharton, confined in the Baltimore prison for
poisoning Gen. Ketchum, continues to evince a
degree of sef-control that is truly surprising She
conVerses very freely upon the subject of the al
legged murder, and in every instance when the
murder is alluded to protests her entire inno-
cence. She appears perfectly calm and collect
ed, and after reading on Tuesday the charges
made against her by her sister-in-law, Mrs. J.
&. Wharton, who accuses her of having poison.
ed Doth Mr.. D. u, Wharton and his child, pro-
n0unced the charges false in every particular
She complains that she is the victim of the
most unfortunate circumstantial evidence and
speaks with the greatest confidence of the abili-
ty her lawyers to prove her innocence. The
only time that she has ever evinced any emotion
was when it was limited that plea of insanity
would be entered in her case. Her daughter
Miss Nellie Wharton, remains constantly in at.
tendance upon her mother, and, although her
health is suffering, she resists all attempts to
induce her to leave theprson.
THE RED ROBBERS.
SAN FRANCISCO, July 28.-The Apaches
made raid on Camp Bowie, Arizona, at day.
light on the goth inst, and ran off a herd of
beef cattle from within musket shot of the
parade groud. They also killed a butcher,
named McDoUgall, and a Mexican. The troops
killed and wounded several Indians.
MORE HANGING.
RICHMOND, Va, July 2s.-Wm. Henry John.
son and Richard Green, two negroes, guilty of
the murder of Charles Friend, prominent and
highly respected citizen of Petersburg, in March
last, were to-day hanged in Prince George
county, in the presence of from 1900 TO 1000
spectators, black and white Both criminals
made short and forcible speeches on the gallows,
protesting their innocence.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-07-29
Fire Record.
AT KANSAS crrY-Loss $40, 900.

AT KANSAS CITY-Loss $4,000.
ST. LOUIS, July 2S.-Seven stores were de-
stroyed by fire on Main street, Kansas City, NO.,
yesterday; loss $4,000; insurance; $4,000.
The fire was suppose to be the work of an in
cendiary.
AT WINCHESTER, N. H.-Loss S2500
WINCHESTER, July 2S.-The barns of o. G. &
L. A. Burt were struck by lightning last evening
and totally consumed with all their contents.
Loss about $780,; insurance $500. N. c..
Stevens house was also struck; damages small
AT RHINEBECK-Loss $4,000.
RHINEBECK STATION, N. Y, July 2S.-Hey-
ernan's hotel and Adolph Seaman's marble
works were destroyed by fire this morning.
Loss $4,000; no insurance. Jacob Mendeson,
owner of the hotel, loss $4,000; partially in
sured. Total loss about S25, 600.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-07-29

1t is stated, apparently on authority, that
Stephen Preston, at present United States minis
ter of Hayti, resident in Washington, will be
recalled by his government, as his administra-
ton of affairs is not in harmony with the state
department.
The New York Times says that over one thou
sand eminent merchants and bankers have signed
call for public meeting, and 10 resist the
payment OF any further taxation until the pres
ent city rulers render an account of their stew.
ardship.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-07-29

The CASE OF MARY WHITTEY.-The writer
of the communication printed below in regard
to the case of Mary Whitley, errs in attributing
the article alluded tO-and which he writes to
correct-to the Spy for we have publishednothing
in regard to the case since the time il was first
brought to notice, several years ago. At that
time it attracted considerable attention, and was
the subject of an article which appeared in the
Atlantic Monthly. The statements will nm
doubleday be of interest to some readers, as they
tend to deepen the mystery thrown around the
case by what has been printed in other papers.
Mr. Editor: Please allow me through the
columns of your paper to contradict, or, rather,
correct statement made in an article entitled
"a Singular Case" which appeared in your
paper few days since. The writer of said ar
tice stated that since the alleged case of the
girl, Mary Whitley, by DIR. HubOn, the NANTES
tations alluded TO had not occurred This is in
correct as there is an abundance of testimony
ready to prove that the whistles and rappings
have been heard within the last year. and several
months after the cure claimed to have been eff
fected by DR.. Hubon, Ineligible voices were also
heard. Some of the more violent physical mani
festBtions have not occurred, but manifestations
showing an intelligence not possessed by the
pirl or electricity, have been given. Persons
with whom the girl has resided during the last
wear have heard, and are ready to bear witness
to the fact that they have heard, whole tunes
whistled by the spirits as they claimed to be, in
accompaniment to the piano, which was played
by one member of the family, the whistles
sounding loud and clear above the tones of the
piano; also noises made by members OF the fami-
iy were initiated exactly by the power, be it
"psychic force, odc force, magnetic force, or
something else of the kind, with some other
name" Written questions were correctly an
swered by the power, which occasions the ques-
ton: Can electricity see? Three distinct whistles
were given, purporting to be from the mother and
father of the girl, and another called Uncle
Charley, each bearing its own individuality,
and easily distinguished Gom the Others. They
were heard when tAeN1sa vas at work, asleep,
or in conversation. A~e would be given
in regard to ber affaa!A clese manifestations
were produced by the .G10se, or the great
amount of electricity in SAs girls organization,
as was stated in the article referred to, will the
writer nleose inform MS if electricity is an in