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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-10-21
FEELING AT ST. JOHN.

The people of St. John are happy over
the opening of the European and North
American Railway. The Telegraph says
that ga thrill passed through the heart of
every man in st. John when the arrival OF
a through train from Bangorwas announc-
ed" "a through train from Bangor"
continues that paper, "means tram from
Boston, from New York, from New Or
leas, from fire-smitten Chicago, from the
shores.of the Pacific ocean. We are no
longer an isolated people. The discom-
forts of an ocean voyage or wearying
stage coach ride no longer keep people
from onr shores OF our town people at
home. Whatever is great or good in the
United States is brought nearer our grasp,
and we are brought into direct COMPETE
ton with the fierce enterprise of that peo-
ple."
After thus exulting over the completion
and opening of the new road, in the same
article the Telegraph urges upon the peo-
pie the building of other roads, one of
which it mentions as follows:
The next road to be built in the interest of
st. John trade is the proposed one from Lin
coin, Me. to Sherbrook, Quebec. That will
give US direct route to the granaries of On
tario, and open to us the vast trade possibili-
ties of the great Northwest. The road is
only about forty miles long, there are strong
local interests that may be combined to aid it,
there are powerful corporations desiring the
connection, and we heve only to take the
initiative, and combine all these and set them
in motion, and their own impetus will carry
them forward to success. The enterprise
ought to be Immediately undertaken. The
laborers soon to be discharged from the +. &
N. A. Railway should not be allowed to dis
perse, but be engaged on the new road at
once. We want this road as soon as possible
and it is highly desirable that it should be
constructed before the opening of the Inter
colonial. Our trade with Ontario suffers by
the delays and expense attending the tranship-
ment of goods at Portland, and the building
of this road would infuse into it new life and
vigor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-10-21

The Mexican Congress has reelected
Juarez President Of the republic. He re-
ceived one hundred and eight votes-all that
were cast. The oppositionists did not vote.
Mexico city was tranquil. The country gen.
orally appears to be "looking up" notwith-
standing the efforts of some ''sorehead" native
politicians in the line of political agitation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-10-21
VALUE OF CREDIT.

Among the lessons which the fire at Chi
eago is impressing upon the public MIND
is an important one in relation to the value
of individual credit established by honesty
and promptness in business. 1t is one
which vouno men should especially heed,
particularly those who are entering OF
have recently entered business and still
have their repusssson to make. Unfortu-
nately there are too many men, old as
well as young, who admire a certain
smartness in preference to the steady
straightforward course which marks the
upright man of business, and who inn
agine that faculty of playing sharp
games upon those with whom they deal is
the road to wealth. A man sets mp in
business and fails in order to cheat his
creditors. In the long account he is the
greatest sufferer himself. The money
which he wrongfully took from those who
trusted him proves a curse. He has no
credit, no friends. Whatever he may
think the finger of contempt is always
pointed at him. His character is known
wherever he goes. He has foe to con-
tend with that dogs him while he lives or
until he gives evidence of repentance. If
he meet with misfortune there is no hand
extended to help, but the general voice is
good enough for him."
One of our exchanges says: Zone New
York house, to whom Chicago merchant
owed $4,000, telegraphs to him that he
could have $4,000 more credit and his
old debt would be wiped out or extended
two years, as he might desire. The feel
ing seems to be that every Chicago mer-
chant who has dealt honestly with his New
York creditors in time past shall have every
facility for resuming business. Those who
have been slippery will not be dealt with
so literally. Many New York merchants
say that now is the time to purify Chicago
business circles by lending aid to the hon.
est and withholding it from the dishonest.
This tells the story. Here is the test be-
tween honesty and dishonesty. While the
honest man finds friends and unlimited
means to renew his business, the man of
tricks, of knavery, who failed to meet his
notes at the banks, his bills with his New
York creditors, and took advantage ofevery
customer who dealt with him, is left in his
distress without aid or sympathy. This is
not fancy, but fact 1t represents not an
isolated case, but thousands of eases.
Young men, consider these things.
If you are in business practise fair dealing.
Pay your notes promptly and you will
have credit. Treat your customers fairly
and they will increase. Ii you are trusted
in any employment, do not betray the con-
fidence reposed in you, and you will pros
per. Pay fairly those you employ. and
if employed yourself give honest work.
Should misfortune overtake you, you will
have friends if you deserve them, and the
way to deserve them is to be honest, in
dustrious and kind. treating others always
as you would like to have them treat you
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

A correspondent of the Tribune says:
"The chaos of last week is resolving into or
der all around. The Relief districts have
been carefully marked out, and competent
men placed in control the statistics of the
dead Of the fire are approaching something
like accuracy and reason, and some Of the
thousands of lost people are daily brought to
their friends. The attested records of the
dead prove beyond question anarchy and de-
mOralization as the prime causes of most of
the deaths. In some steets the corpses of
men were found in heaps in such positions as
to indicate that drunkenness generally was at
the bottom of the trouble. There are no more
than 100 bodies so far accounted for, but it is
feared that great number were swept away
by the means of the lake when the parting
crowds had buried themselves in the sand to
escape the binding ayalanches of flame and
cinders hurled through the air. Some of the
women and children must have persisted
! from hunger, cold and terror. Not tenth
part of the ruins have been looked through
yet, and not until every brick has been over
turned can the full story of deaths be known.
The reopening of the public schools is to
be determined upon tonight, and everything
is beginning to move in the customary grooves
of law and order. Troops still hold nominal
possession, but citizens are glad to have them
here, and there is no clashing between the
civil and military authorities. There is still
suspicion and dread of incendiaries, and con-
slant charges are made of attempts to fire
churches and public buildings, but there is
no attempt at lynching, as during the first
days of municipal convalescence.
The rush of strangers and business specu-
-. Ill HI 81 Irnl x,y,t
five and six in room; all private boarding
houses are filed, and all residences are pref
ty crowded by refugees from the other side.
f Hotel-men are coming to take turn in the
new wheel of fortune, and before long the
place will be one vast caravansary. Street
cars and stages are beginning to run regular
> ly through the burned streets, and communi-
, cation is quickly restoring itself Throughout
all the Divisions"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-10-21
MARITAL LAWN SOUTH CAROLINA

The proclamation of the President de-
claring martial law in nine counties OF
South Carolina, reminds us that the rebel
spirit is not extinct In that State the re-
bellion began, and there it dies with the
most difficulty. Warning was given. y
says the Tribune, "to the kuklux in Spar
tansburg and eight other counties in the
State, on the 18th October, that unless
they dispersed and gave up their arms,
within five days, martial law would be
proclaimed. They did not dispense nor
disarm, and martial law has come as
threatened. This action is notable as be-
ing the first case of suspension of the priv
ileges of the writ of habeas corpus under
the Enforcement Act, passed at the last
session of congress. 1t is notorious that
the kuklux '.dens'i in South Carolina are
well supplied with arms stolen from the
State militia, and are otherwise well
equipped. Within few weeks there have
been no very fragrant cases of outrages
by these ruffians. but it is well known that
their organizations are more compact than
ever, and that sign Of hesitation on the
part of the government would be signal
for general outbreak The authorities
in Washington say that the proclamation
of martial law will not only stop prevail
ing violence, but prevent general mas
sacre in the nine counties specified"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-10-21

Ladies wishing human hair of the best
ny House. Work of all kinds done to order.
Combings made into switches, grey hair
added. Instructions given in the art.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-10-21

Pleasure-seekers find the American House,
Boston, the best point from which to visit all
places of interest in the vicinity of Boston,
as well as being in the centre of business.
ALI modern improvements, Elevator, bill
lards, cafe, suites of rooms, &c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-10-21

PARKS House, BosToN.-This house To-
Gated at 1877 Washington Street, Boston, is
now in complete order. 1t is kept on the
European plan, and parties visiting the city
and desiring convenient and pleasant lodging
will find their rooms airy, neat and comfort
able, at reasonable prices. Single rooms at
rs cents and 81 day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-10-21
GENERAL VIEWS.

Felix r. Brunot will not accept the COM
missionership of Indian affairs.
A convict on his way to Sing Sing jumped
from a train and was killed.
Sixty.seven old saws and a junk bottle were
found in bale of cotton at Wilton, N. H..
California is still enjoying strawberries and
cream.
The children of Norwich were greatly dis
appointed because man who was repairing
church steeple didn't fall off.
Mrs. Mile of England, recently procured a
divorce, but was directed by the unchivalrous
judge to allow her husband $500 year.
| The national insurance convention met in
New York Thursday. The president thought
that the New York companies would pay nine
ty per cent. Of their losses.
While gazing at the heavens, a Virginia
belle fell from balcony into the James river.
She was rescued by Richmond gallant, and
wedding is talked of.
The Wisconsin crop of nuts is small this
year, and the Mississippi is full Of squirrels,
swimming to the Minnesota shore.
At Null messenger having requested a
London clergyman to announce that ''if Dr.
Leach was among his audience he was ur-
gently wanted" the clergyman added from
sympathy 'and may God have mercy on the
poor patient!"
The Democrats seem to have achieved a
victory in Texas at the late election. The
old song is applicable
'When every other land rejects u.s.
This is the land that takes us"(-TeXas)
Nevada is capable of supplying the world
with salt 1t abounds in salt springs, salt
marshes, salt mountains, and great plains
where the evaporation of ages has left depos-
its of salt almost illimitable in extent.
Bishop futile of Utah thinks that Brigham
Young will find some means to extricate HIM
self from difficulties as long as he lives. He
regards him wise man SO far that he
knows when to yield and when to oppose.
He does not believe that Mormonism would
die with Brigham's removal.
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Special Notices.
ON MARRIAGE.

Happy Relief for Y Dung Men from the effects
OF Errors and Abuses in early life. Manhood re-
stored Nervous debility cured. Impediments to
Marriage removed. New method of treatment.
New and remarkable remedies. Books and Circu-
lars sent free, in sealed envelopes,
Address HOWARD ASSOCIATION, No. 2, South
Ninth ST.. Philadelphia, Pa sep3-t3m
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-10-21

Composed Of Dock Root, Sarsaparilla, Rock Rose,
Wintergreen, Dandelion, 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 tohich
arise from an unhealthy state Of the Stomach,
Bo,cels, and Blood, for which valuable Roots and
Herbs, and the knowledge of their great service to
to Him who wisely provided US with all things.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-10-21
BETTER AND CHEAPER
THAN ANY OTHER
BOOTS OR SHOES;
THOSE FASTENED WITH
CABLE SCREW WIRE,

BETTER-Because they are more Pliable more
Comfortable, are Waterproof and are warranted
not to Rip or Cape.
CHEAPER-Because, while their first cost is not
in excess of sewed or pegged work OF a like grade,
their Durability is far greater they preserve their
Shape much better and the metallic fastening in
sures more Equal Wear.
Equally applicable to light and heavy work.
The immense demand having called forth imita-
tons, consumers should be that every boot or
shoe bears the Patent Stamp.
Sold by Dealers Everywhere.
,tnll
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-10-21

LNARTH CLOSETS.-Get the best. Earth Closet
IL Co.. 2l5 State ST.. Hartford, Ct, Sole u 5 Pro-
prietors of Moule's Moule Grdleston's, Luther's,
Waring's Newton's and Doolttle's Patents. The
only Closets that have proved effective. The Earth
valuable means of preventing spread OF cholera
and other contagious diseases. Send for circulars,
Agents wanted everywhere. SALEsRoOMs: 10
Doane ST., Boston; sos Broadway, N. y; 1921 Mar
ket Street, Philadelphia. 200
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DA1cuTc Solicited by MUM Il co, Pub
TAIN . fishers Scientific American, 81
PARK Row N. Y. Twenty-Five years experience.
Pamphlets containing Patent Laws, with fnll di
rections how to obtain Patents free.
bound volume of lis pages, containing the
New Census by counties and all large cities, l40
Engravings of Mechanical Movements, Patent
Laws and rules for obtaining Patents mailed on re-
CENT of d cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-10-21

KENNEBEC COUNTY.--In Probate Court. at Au-
gusta, on the second Monday Of October, 1871.
4 LBION =. SNOW 4 EMERY o. BEAN, Guard
N ians of Annie NJ. Brown, Frank H. Brown,
Clara j. Brown, Fred w. Brown and Tommy +.
Brown. of Readfeld, in said County, minors, hav-
ing petitioned for license to sell the following real
estate of said wards, the proceeds to be placed
interest, viz: All the interest of said wards in the
homestead house and lot of Samuel Il. Brown, late
of Readfeld deceased:
ORDERED, that notice thereof be given three weeks
successfully prior to the second Monday of ovem-
Der next, in the kennebec Journal a newspaper
printed in Augusta that all persons interested may
attend at Court of Probate then to be holden at
Augusta, and show cause, ii any, why the prayer
of said petition should not be granted.
III. X. BAKER Judge.
Attest: j. BURTON, Register. oct2ltlt-3w'4i
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A VOID QUACKS.-A victim of early indiscre-
N ton, causing nervous debility, premature de-
cay, &C. having tried in vain every advertised
remedy, has a simple means Of selfcure, which he
will send free to his fellow sufferers. Address j.
II. FUTILE. Is Nassau St. New York.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-08-15
remunerative. Railroad bonds Of the hirhes. ei..

remunerative Railroad bonds Of the hirhes. c,,,,
are believed TO offer the greatest ADVANTAGES ana
among the best of these are the FIRST MoRrG,cy
GOLD BONDS or THE CHESAPEAKE AND ONO Ran
ROAD which promises TO be of the most rennne,
ave popular. and usefulof the great through rones
connecting the Mississippi Valley with the seaboa,d
The Company has no floating debt, and is nnJer ,bo
management of men Of well-known exper;sn.o
character, ability, and wealth 1t Il already -
operation for 227 miles, In 40 days 95 miles mo,o
will be opened, making 322 miles completed and 40
about 5000 men are constantly at work upon il N.
remaining 105 miles, which will finish the road a..
expected to be opened next Summer. The road ha.
low grades and light curves, which secure an
economy of transportation expenses II is conside,
ably shorter than the great competing lines passe.
through rich agricultural and mineral district the
deposits of iron and coal being inexhaustible. Tho
bonds are an absolute 30 years security and il oh
tanned in exchange for Five-Twenties, the investor
adds nearly 20 per cent to his capital besides retain
ing per cent gold interest.
Price 92 and accrued interest from May |. The
Bonds are in denominations of 81 $780, $780, aud $780,
FISK & HATCH.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-08-15
MONDAY, Aug. 14-P. ".
lively small volume of


There was comparatively small volume OF
business recorded in stocks to-day with the temper OF
speculation hesitatng and less confident While there
may be apprehe OF immediate hardening OF
money sufficient activity to make it so difficult to OBJ
tain as impede the carrying Of stocks yet there by
no means that bullish sentiment which has hitherto pre-
vailed in the street, and decided disposition to sell
was to-day occasioned In the early trade this was
most noticeable in Northwestern Common, Union Pa
cifc, and Pacific MAIL which suffered decline OF to
per cent though upon the raying of the clans to their
rescue, this order OF things reversed and prices
recovered. The feature OF the afternoon was Erle
against which some violent demonstrations were made,
with result Of knocking down the price from 3O2 to
to 2s1, though some recovery was later remarked
New-York Central stock and scrip generally firm,
but the OF the list quiet with Insignificant deal
ngs and decidedly heavy tone TO quotations. Panama
was strong at &C. Fort Wayne selling at 99l Delaware
Iackawanna and Western, 20l09 c. G. Gin and lndl
annapolis sE Morris and Essex 80 93s and Hannibal and
ST. JOSEPH In the miscellaneous list Western Union
was active and steady, the coal stocks being neg
eced In Express stocks there was considerable bus
ness noted and prices strong Adams selling at SAY
Wells Fargo Coz 46, and American 5sG5sa. The follow
ing table shows the highest and lowest prices of active
stocks made
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-08-15
TANNER & Co,
BANKERS,

II Wall-st.. New-York,
Buy and Sell, at current market rites, the FIRST.
MORTGAGE EIGHT ~ PER CENT GOLD BONDS OF
TIE 81. JOSEPH AND DENVER CRY RAILROAD Co
Interest payable August and February, in New
York. London, or Frankfort-On-the-Main, free Of
U. S. Taxes. TANNER & Co. No. II Wallst.
SAINT LOUIS CITY 6 PER CENT GOLD RENEWAL
BONDS, having 20 years to ran. We offer Sf1O0o
above bonds, being the whole issue also North MIS-
souri, First Mortgage Bonds. JAMESON, SMITH q
COTTING, IA BrOad-st
BURLINGTON, CEDAR RAPIDS AND MINNEsorA
SEVEN PER CENT GOLD SINKING FUND BoyDs for
sale at 30 and interest by HENRY CLRw, q Co..,
No. % Wall-st., NewYOrk.
PHILADELPHIA AND READING RAILROAD Co.'S
MORTGAGE GOLD Is
For Sale by
DREXEI, MORGAN & Co,
53 EAcLange-place.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-08-15

The Philadelphia stock market was steady to-day
Pennsylvania Ga. third issue, sold lO7; Philadelphia
and Erie Railroad 2s Reading Railroad 57i and Penn
sylvania Railroad, Gig Gold closed at 1928.
BY reference TO advertising columns il viii be seen
that the old firm OF James W. Tucker Co., Paris and
Tucker, Andrews & Co of NewYork, viii he dissolved
the proXimo by mutual consent, James W. Tucker
retiring Tie business of the house will DC continued by
George Walker, formerly VicePresident OF the Western
Union Telegraph Company. and well known in financial
circles, Edward II. Andrews Of the old FIRM and Henry
Turnbu under the style Of Walker, Andrews Il Co, No.
50 Wallst., ard Andrews & Co.. No 10 Place Vend0me.
Paris Mr.. Eben Kimball will, at New-York sign the
firm in settlement, and also sign both Of
the new firm by procuration.
The earnings of the Indianapolis. Bloomington and
Western Railway for the last week July S2ii3 o.
An extension Of this road from Peoria Rock Island,
distance OF 81 miles, was opened last week under the
name Of the Peoria and Rock Island Railway, ana trains
are now running through 10 the Mississippi at Rock
Island The contract has been let and work commenced
on the Rock Island and ST. Paul Road which will be $50
miles IN length This road, when completed, will FORM
with the Peoria and Rock Island, and Indianapolis,
Bloomington and Western Railway, nearly au airline
from Indianapolis, Iud to ST. Paul. MINI. distance OF
about $50 miles.
Union Pacific Railroad Co report land sales for the
months Of June and july ls7l 5O9i7 for S97s0
or an average OF 81 ~ per Land Grant Bonds er
ceIed $4,000 The total sales OF land To July 81 lsI were
fb acres for slSgsl9 or an average OF " 80 etacre
The amount OF land belonging TO the company unkoid Is
1861 500 acres. The total amount OF Land Grant Sonus
issued Is 100000 less bonds canceed by Lana Drpar
nent s9iON, aud bends bought 10y trustees sioo IeN
ing the bonds utsanding S92610 The Land notes on
hand, July 81, amounted, without interest 70 Sot9u
The gross earnings OF the Toledo, WABASH ahu western
Railroad for the first week IN August OF the present NJ
compared witt those of the iryons year are A. follows
h7l....$l635 % +iOi6 % Increase tgesd %
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-08-15
BANKING AND FINANCIAL.
HARVEY FISK.
OFFICE OF FISK * HATCH,
4. - HAEH

BANKERS and iIeaiers in Government Securities.
No5 Nassau-st New-York. Aug. IL, 1871. }
The successful negotiation of the new Government
five per cen, loan. and the calling in of SJOOOo0oO Of
FiyeTwenties, to be paid in gold, shows that here
after from 30 pcr cent will be the highest rate OF
interes, maid ON the bonds of the United States
Hence investors WAC desire larger income with
equal security are Withdrawing part of their funds
from Government bonds, and are seeking to place
their money where 1t will be equally safe and more
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-08-15

Sirintons Condensed School History Of the
United States Qvson Coz, POUNDS its claim to the favor
Of the educational public several novel features
which set forth in the preface 1t is divided into
clear and concise paragraphs the puport of which can
lie at apprehended by the student; 1t avoids the
"gay and gtterng generates' which infest the mar
rative Of many school hstorie and it presents new
method review in the order of topics suited to i'm
press the facts the memory OF the pupil The leading
incidents of the history are set forth By an excellent
method and with great cearnes in spite of the excessive
brevity aimed by the compiler, and the narrative
shows than ordinary care in the exhibition OF facts
although there frequent instances of in detail
especially in the rendering OF proper names, Shay,
instance instead Of Shoys the leader of the Massa
chusetts rebellion in 1867, 10 which, however, date
is assigned by the author The want of index is
other serious drawback TO the utility of the work.