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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-07-06

\ George S. Hutchins, son of Mr.. Samuel
rIutchns, farmer, who lives about four miles
from the city, was drowned in the Kenncbec
lfiver on Tuesday afternoon. He came to town
with his father on the morning of the fourth
or the purpose of remaining here during the
lay. Not returning home at night, his family
and friends felt no particular anxiety, sup
Dosing he had tarried over night at the house
|pf an aunt. Yesterday morning Mr.. Hutch
FMS came to the city and found that no clue of
The whereabouts of his son could be obtained
Me went up the river road for distance of
about three miles to point where George
vas in the habit of bathing, and found his
P.lothes upon raft hitched to the shore. His
body was grappled for and found in a short
ime. A coroner was called but an inquest
vas deemed unnecessary. The young man
vas twenty-five years of age and an only
;hild
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-07-06

The following preamble and resolutions on
ave been adopted by the Masonic fraternity
f this city;
WHEREAS, In the Providence of Him whose
ways are in the sea, and whose paths are in
leep waters, Bro. George II. Harrington has
been suddenly removed from among us so
hat we behold his face no more, we his broth
rs, bowling in silent reverence at the voice
u the Almighty, deeply lamenting the loss we
lave sustained:
RESOLVED, That Brother Harrington had
proved himself a man, far beyond those of his
|ears, in manly qualities and in every grace
Fhich gives worth, beauty and dignity to
|haracter; that the beauty and dignity and
trace of that character was exemplifed by
i'm in his daily life-a life of quiet devotion
o duty, of consistent conduct, and OF useful
lcts that by his uniform courtesy, affability
kenteness and self-respect, he had won the
confidence of his superiors and the esteem of
i'll who knew him, and that by his faithful
difference to the principles of our Fraternity
e had proved himself bright ornament to
Masonry, and endeared himself to every
rother, so that by his death his loss to every
rother seems personal sorrow.
RESOLVED, That we will ever hold his
hemory sacred in all our hearts that we will
trive to emulate his excellencies, and exem-
lily In our own lives the virtues that were
prominent in his.
RESOLVED, That the above be adopted as
he expression of Bethlehem and Augusta
lodges, +. and A. NJ, respectively, by a
Using vote, and spread upon the records OF
ach. and that copy be forwarded to the
hmily of the deceased.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-07-06
From Washington.

Washington, 8. Secretary Belknap left
Washington last night for the West, to be
absent several weeks.
The Oldest Inhabitants Association under
escort of the Washington Light Infantry,
having visited Mt. Vernon yesterday landed
at Marshall Hall, on the Maryland side of the
Potomac, for the purpose of taking the up
bound boat for Washington. The party had
scarcely landed before a number of roughs
made vigorous attack on colored servant
who accompanied the Washington party
some of whom interposed for his protection,
and several were wounded with stones thrown
by roughs. The infantry were disposed to
make an attack on the assailant3, but listened
to the restraint counsel of their commander,
Col. VIM. G.. Moore.
The Grand Master of Masons of the District
of Columbia, has received from the Grand
Lodge Of England the following resolution
engrossed and illuminated on Vellam: SAT
the quarterly communication Of the united
Grand Lodge of +. & A. Masons of England,
holden at Free Masons hall in London, June
9TH, 1871, the K. II. Earl de Gray and Ripon.
the most worshipful Grand Master on the
Throne. it was proposed by X. w. Brother
Aenas J. Mcuityse, Grand Register, second
ed by X. w. Henry Rober and Lewis. acting
Grand Master, and resolved that the Grand
Lodge of England, having heard from the
most worshipfnl Grand Master, very graft
flying account of the cordial and fraternal
welcome given to him by the Free Masons of
the United States of America, seizes the
earliest opportunity of rendering its most sin
cere aid heartfelt thanks to the Grand Lodge
of the District of Columbia, and to the other
grand lodges and brethren of the United
States, for their very hearty and enthusiastic
rnn of Ear
worshipfnl Grand Master, as representing
the Grand Lodge of Free Masons of Eng
land"
forenoon dated Holland, Mass, enclosing
thirty dollars sent by an ex-soldier in the L.
5. army, who had been twice paid for the
same service.
On July lst 1872 grain, and seven molasses
distilleries were in operation in the United
States, producing lS0,339 gallons of spirits
daily, being a decrease in the daily produc-
| ton during June of IL ,220 gallons. That for
the corresponding month last year having
been 1851 gallons. OF the grain distilleries
| Connecticut has 4, and Massachusetts, 2, and
molasses distilleries Massachusetts, has G, and
Maine /.
| The receipts of the Internal Revenue were
| 81 00I, 81.
The Civil Service Commission met to-day.
and resumed consideration of the practicable
| ity of system of open competitive examina-
| tons. The Commission has received from
England a number of documents relating to
civil service in that country, and also reports
from several departments in Washington
relative to the number of employees in the
civil service under each respectively, witt
details as to the present methods of examina-
ton &c. The Commission expect to mee
daily for some time yet in this city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-07-06
The graves of soldiers in Winthrop were
decorated on Sunday last

4
Gardiner accident items from the Journal
On Thursday last, Edward Clary, at work in
the mill ofHon. N. o. Mitchell, by the roll
| ing together of two logs got one Of legs badly
| jammed, breaking the small bone. The wife
of Daniel Dorr, Esq, of this city, while pa
pering on Saturday morning last, fell and
broke her arm. Fred Wadsworth accident
ally cut off one of his fingers at the first
joint, while at work at Wentworth's spring
factory last Thursday afternoon. Saturday
night, a drunken fellow managed to tumble
off the rear of the o'clock train just above
the North Street station. He struck on his
face, making quite bruise in the road and a
bigger one in his mug. He was taken up and
desired greatly to know who kicked him off
the train. "Rum did it,
The Democrat states that at classed Con-
ventions held at Paris, on Friday last, the
Fryeburg Representative District was appor-
toned as follows: Stow, to send in 1871;
Fryeburg, 10, 10, rs; Brownfield, "a, III,
80; Porter, '73, rs, 10. Norway District
as follows: Stoneham, to send in 1871;
Waterford, '72, rs, IA; Albany, '73; Nor
way, IA, '76, go, 81; Mason, '7s; Mason
and Albany 10.
The funeral services of the late DIR. S. E.
Verrill of Oxford, were held at Minot Centre
meeting house, on Sunday.
The annual prize defamation of the Soph-
omore class of Bowdoin College, took place
Monday evening with the following
ORDER OF EXERCISES:
Supposed Speech of Patrick Henry.
Albert j. Boardman.
Irish Aliens, n d. A. Clark.
The Doge of Venice, Edwin J. Cram.
Themistocles, Augustus L. Croker.
The Bells, Benz. T. Deering.
CASTELAR,, j. Fred Elliot.
Bardell VS.. Pickwick, VIM. .. Fassett.
Speech of Senator Nye, A. Il. Herrick.
Woman's Rights. Geo. E. Hughes.
The State the Union, Frank S. Warehouse.
Destruction of Jerusalem, Fred E. Whitney.
The Dying Alchemist, Fred A. Wilson,
1 The Junior class were examined on Mon
day and each member received his "senior
ticket"
The competitive examination for the prize
offered by Hon. Z. w. Chandler, Ii. D., for
the best written examination upon any Latin
author not studied in the college course took
place last Saturday and the prize was award
ed to 5. L. Gross of Brunswick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-07-06

Mr.. Gilbretl's sale of stock at Kendalls
Mills, on Saturday, was complete success,
us we are informed by person who was pres
|,nt. The Jersey heifers were good ones, and
/ old according to age from G months to 4
|'ears) for from Si5 to 800 each. The colts
were nice lot and sold for prices that will
pay profit on raising. Below we give the
names of animals, purchasers and prices paid
High Life" Rodney Jones, Fairfield, $50
|'I'll Try" yearling, Mr.. Flint, Boston, 1925
Silky knox, Mr.. Shorey, Damariscotta'
S335; "Nox," 2-years FLY, Mr.. Sumner,
Boston, $500; dark-streak yearlng FLY, to
he same purchaser $500. ''Maine Handle
oman" was not brought out for a bid as the
ime was taken up in showing the "Gilbreth
Knox and his favorite daughter Becky
Sharpe" Gilbreth was started on his speed
lor the first time this season, greatly to the
latisfaction and entertainment of the specta-
ors. His steps were paced and found to be
over twenty one feet. The 4yearsold mare
Becky" was waited for with considerable in
crest by the knowing ones" From the sue;
Jess attending this sale, it is argued that the
icinity Of Kendal's Mills is destined to be a
reat horse market.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-07-06
New York Produce Market.

I'VE" Aohh, ouly D.
COTTON-saies 1910 bales: mid. uplands 207s.
FLOUR 0CJ0; state 1896 So round hoop Ohio
0OgO 90 western OOd0 co. southern 000d0 co.
WHEAT lil000 bu; No. spring ij9l AZ; new
20 d9 i i5s ~ winter red anu amber western
90.
OATS-state 0O000 western G4]a 065
PORk-000. new mess, l5379 1900 old, COCO
COCO. prime ,00.00l ,2O0al3.00
LARD-O0900 steam; % Gil Kettle.
BUTTER-Wesrn, q {; state, 20a30.
WIiISkEY COCO; Western free, a9i.
RlCE-Carolina, s. 40.
SUGAR Porto Rico, Q Muscovado, 90
MO- ASSES-N. O. Is.
SP'lS TURPENTINE A.
ROSIN-2S0 for strained.
pETROLEUM-crude, AK refined, 26
TALLOW- go
FREIGHTS TO LIVERPOOL Cotton,
-four S. d, wheat sid
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-07-06

The young ladies of the Gardiner High
School are to give an Opera at johnson Hall
on Thursday and Friday evenings of this
week. The music is to be under the direction
of Miss Augusta Gardiner, of Gardiner. The
name of the Opera is Laila Miss Sarah
Steward is to take the part of Laila. The ladies
have made great preparations and hope to see
their friends from Hallowell and Augusta on
the above evenings. The Opera has been
rendered at other places with great success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-07-06
FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL L
From st. Louis.
New York Stock Market,

New YORK. July ).
Marposa, 4, do. pfd.,57s; Canton Co. IS Cum
bertrand Co., IS, Western Union Tel. Co., SO
Boston Water Power I'D s. Adams dams Ell s" Co. s.
Wells Fargo II Co.,i47s; American Merchants I'm
534 u 5. Ex Co.. 531a n \. Central and Hudson,
RIVER, 97S, do. scrip, .2}t Erie, PA do. pfd 30
Harlem l25As do.pid lS3 Reading, lll}s; Mich
Central, l2O Lake shore and Michigan southern,
l091s llllno-s CentEal;l35 Cleveland Il Pittsburg
s2@s Chicago Il Rock Island, 1905 Mil u St.Paul.
81 u do preferred 81 Toledo Wabash Il West
J9is Toledo, Wabash 4 Western prefer REQ,
so; Pittsburg Y Fort Wayne 99ss; Terre Haute
u, do. pid. 55s Alton, l2oh do prefd. 1928.
ohio and Miss. Az Boston Hartford 4 Erie "a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-07-06

$50 to the West End crew. The next race
was for stevedore boats owned in Portland,
and four started The first prize of S25 was
awarded to Joseph Littlejohn and the second
of SIS to William Shea. For single scull
race the first prize of $50 was awarded to z,
G. Davis and the second of 500 to M. Davis.
The fourth race was for fishing dories and the
first prize of S25 was awarded to A. Little
John and the second Of Sl5 to w. Shea.
There was also horse trot and base ball
match but we have no room for particulars
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-07-06

I Mr.. John I. Berry was thrown from his
carriage on Lime Rock street, Rockland, on
tuesday evening and broke both bones of his
left leg near the ankle joint. At the South
End Tuesday afternoon, a lad 10 years Of
I ge, named johnson, was accidentally shot in
,;he head by pistol in the hands Of another
boy named Knowton. The ball entered near
The temple and penetrated the skull and
vas not found by the surgeon who attended
he ease. The lads condition is critical.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-07-06
From Bangor.

Bangor, Me, >. lad in IIampden
named IIutchins, 10 years old, had his left
hand shattered on Monday evening by the
bursting of a gun which he was firing.
Mr.. Nathaniel bennett of Brewer, took II o
ounces of laudanum to-day for the purpose
of committing suicide. He will probably sue
coed in his attempt as he is very low tonight
lying in a state of lethargy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-07-06

RACES.

RACES.
Long Branch, ). Seven thousand people
attended the races to-day. The hopeful
stakes of S 400, half mile, for 3year olds,
was won by Melita, in 80 IL, beating
Buckden and Lonford's bay colt. A purse of
500 mile heats, for all ages was won by
Wanderer, l ~ Sd; ;4s IA; beating Billy
third race two miles and half, for the Mon
mouth cup, valued at 81 go was won by
Longtellow in 4 al IA, beating IIcmbold
three lengths.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-07-06

n In Municipal court yesterday, James Lint,
|aor drunkenness, was ordered to pay fine and
'osts. Committed. Charles l.. Marston, for
or same offence, was sentenced to spend thir-
| y days with Thompson, and pay cost. Foster
lark, for indecent behavior and language on
he streets, on the fourth, was made to pay a
Etne of S..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-07-06
ST ATE EW y.

The Skowhegan correspondent of the Lew
iston Jonrnal says that the water in the Ken
nebec is up to very fair driving pitch. The
log driving company are crowding on all the
drivers that can be found, and the river is
nearly full of logs at this point. The high
water is on account of the gates being all
open at the Lake. The water is falling Off
very rapidly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-07-06
From Canada.

Ottawa, ). Hon. Mr.. Tratch has been APP
pointed Lieut.. Governor by British Column
ba.
The Times this afternoon referring to Sir
Edward Thorntons letter lately published,
asserts positively that the instructions given
to officers commanding Dominion cruisers,
are in all respects similar to those of last
wear
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-07-06
From New Hampshire.

Concord, n. H., 5. In the House this
afternoon a joint resolution was introduced
and passed, that the Governor be authorized
to appoint commission 10 represent the
State in convention on penetentiary and re-
formatory discipline, to be held in Europe the
coming year. The joint resolution was
passed that the session be brought to a close
on Saturday next.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-07-06
From Philadelphia.

Philadelphia, Pa, 3. Edward S. Gamble,
the driver of a mail wagon, has been held to
bail for robbing the mail wagon of letters.
He was arrested while drunk and over two
hundred letters found on his person and at
his home. The letters were mostly from
Philadelphia to Wilmington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-07-06
local a1lo State Mems.

A pot Of beans was stolen from an oven i'll
+, boarding house in this city, on Sunday
morning last, before the family were ready to
ut down to breakfast. Several spoons and
1nives and forks were also taken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-07-06

4 The class day exercises at Colby University
! re to be held on Thursday, this year, instead
if Tuesday as has been the custom. This
arrangement will give Tuesday up to the
? alumni for their reunions and business meet
ngs. Commencement occurs on Wednesday,
Aug. I'd. Monday evening Prize Declama-
/ ion of the Junior class.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-07-06
PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP co.'s
THROUGH LINE To CALIFORNIA,
CHINA AND JAPAN.
Touching at Meriean ports, and carrying US. Mai
Fares Greatly Reduced.

One Of the large and splendid steamships of this
line will leave Pier No. A. North River foot of Canal
Street, at II O'Clock, the 18th and 30th
every month, Except when those days fall on SUM-
day, and then on the preceding Saturday. for AS
PlNWALL, connecting, via Panama Railway, with
one of the Company's Steamships from Panama for
SAN FRANCISCO, touching at MANZANIILO.
All departures connect at Panama with steamers
for South Pacific and Central American ports. De-
parture of 18th touches at Kingston, Jamaica.
For JAPAN AND CHINA steamers leave SAN
ERR Err nrst of every month, except when it
One Hundred Pounds Baggage allowed each
adult. IS Baggage-masters accompany baggage
through, and atten to ladies and children without
male protectors. Baggage received on the dock the
day before sailing, nom steamboats,, railroads and
passengers who prefer to send down early.
An experienced surgeon board. Medicines
| and attendance free
| For freight, passage tickets, o. further informa-
ton, apply al the Company's ticket office, on the
WHAT FOOT OF CANAL STREET, NORTH
RIvER, NEW YORK.
| lyl9 F.r. BABY, Agent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-07-06

The Commencement exercises of the Wa
erville Classical Institute will take place on
Friday, July 18th From the college course
>, class of ten young ladies will graduate, and
hrom the preparatory department class of
thirteen young men, all Of. whom are expect
d to enter Colby University.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-07-06
From Portland.

Portland, 5. The Portland & Rochester
Railroad was opened through to Rochester,
n. H., to-day, and the Mercantile Library
Association are making an excursion over it
to Winnepegee Lake. The Portland & Og-
densburg Railroad will open to Centre Con-
way, n. H., July 10th, and to North Conway
two weeks later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-07-06
From ROckland.

Rockland, 5. This city pledged its credit
to-day for an additional sum of $500 in aid
of the Knox & Lincoln Railroad by a vote OF
$50 to IL.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-07-06

PAPER COLLARS. S. w. Huntington & Co.
have just received a stock of new style paper
collars. They are sole agents of the "Ours'
"Blaine" "XLNT' "Our Own" and "Maine
Fayorite" collars. The trade supplied at the
lowest wholesale prices, 100 Water St, An.
gusta No. | Fosters Block Gardner.
july6-+2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-07-06
DROWNED.

Miss Hannah Mcclellan was drowned at
Cumberland Tuesday evening while bathing.
She got hey ond her depth and before assist
ance could reach her sank. She resided at
Poland's Corner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-07-06
Chicago Produce Mrrket.

CHICAGO, July 5.
FLOUR-spring extras.6 %
WHEAT-No. >, 204
CORN-52
OATS Tor No. 2.46
RYE-NO. 2, 80.
BARLEY---73 for No. ..
MESS PORK 1900
LARD-l04.
LIVE HOGS-4.40
RECEIPTS 1000 flour $1,000 wheat 2a3 600 corn
% 900 oats 900 barley, 5000 hogs
oo SdiiiPMENTS-5ooo -four, 2590oo corn, g. 900 oats
OOO0 barley, s 900 hogs.
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BY TELEGRAPH
TO TIE
Daily Kennebec Journal.
EUROPEAN NEWS, &c.

LONDON.
London, 5. Four burglars last evening at
tackled house in this city, at which Bowling
of N. Y. was visiting. The Judge unaided
beat them off
PARIS.
Paris, ). A permanent camp will soon be
established at Satony, replacing the camp of
Gallons.
Plakat publishes denial of Trochu's
charges relative to the course pursued By the
Count on the 4th of September. He recites
the details of events of the time, and claims
that he acted properly in all respects.
Victor Hugo received only 1000 votes
from Paris for the Assembly.
The Court Martial meets here on the 10th
inst.
BERLIN.
Berlin, g. Emperor William will shortly
go to Ems to meet Car Alexander who is
still at that place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-07-06
From Boston,.

Boston, ). John O'Brien of Cambridge
was killed last night by falling from moving
train.
Ephriam Bull of Concord Mass, lost an
arm yesterday by the premature explosion Of
cannon.
Charles w. Simpson of Andover, Mass,
was run over and killed last night by an ex-
press train.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-07-06
From POughkeepsie.
FIRE.

Poughkeepsie, N. Y, ). George Great
heads hotel and store at Milerton, were de-
stroyed by fire this afternoon, together with
barn and outbuildings. Loss $50 1000; in
sured for l6, 800.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-07-06

How NECESSARY that the nervous appara-
tus should be perfect and the brain vigorous
when either become exhausted through over
work or other imprudehce, disease in some
organ is deveoped; the remedy lies in re-
moving the cause BY using FELLOWS Con-
FOUND SYRUP OF HYroPHosPHIrEs the tone
and vigor is soon restored to the brain and
whole nervous system, while diseases of the
implicated organs disappear.
July4-+&wlw.
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Found.

~ the fourth, in this city, spectacle case con
~ tanning two pairs of spectarles The owner
can have the same by calling at this Office and pay
ing for this advertisement.
iuIv6r3t JOHN HEATH.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-07-06

LINEN CLOTHING. Great bargains at S
w. Huntington 6 Cos. iulv-G +2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-07-06
LlJ.icG.

In I.itrAlold, I'd inst Deacon Smith Baker, age,
50 Years
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lROB LIABILITIES

PROBABILITIES.
1t is probable that falling barometer with
light rains and fresh south-westerly winds
will advance during tonight and Thursday,
as far as Lake Huron. Partially cloudy and
pleasant weather is probable for the Eastern
States.
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The Confessions OF an Invalid.

Published as warning and for the benefit OF
young men and others, who suffer from Nervous
Debility, &c, 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.
mayl76m
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The w Gather.

WAR DEPARTMENT, }
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER. :
WAsHINGroN, July al 80 F. NJ.
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Ar JEFFERSON.

The citizens of jefferson made arrange
ments for an enjoyable time at the trottng
park There were fantasies, foot races, ex-
hibition of moving machines, and other
sports, and grand dinner in the agricultural
building. The Grafton was pronounced by
Hon. +. +. Pillsbury of Augusta. The sub
ject selected was not political one, but re-
lated to governmental affairs, and matters
pertinent to the occasion. Tickets of admis-
sion were sold TO the grounds, and the Lincoln
Agricultural Society realized about 500 out
of the affair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-07-06
Ar PORTLAND.

The Portland celebration was the most ex-
tensive of any in the state. In the race of
four cared boats first prize of 800 was award
ed to the Longshoremen, and the second of