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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-03-31

Corns, Bunions, Ingrowing Nails and their
attendant ills, have been in years gone BY and
will be in years to come, a source OF much
discomfort and unhappiness to those who are
annoyed with them. By persistent efforts
and untiring perseverance, DIR. J. Briggs gave
to suffering humanity his Observation-Disclosures
tor and Curative. The popularity which they
have gained, and the entire satisfaction de-
rived from their use, is well known and can
be attested by all classes who have suffered
with Corns, Bunions, Ingrowing Nails, Chill
blains, Frosted or Blistered Feet, &c. Sold
all druggists. F z,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-03-31

ANOTHER CASE OF BRoNcHITIs CuRED.--
~ was persuaded to try FrLLows' Con-
POUND syrup OF HrpoPHosPHITEs for Bron-
chitis, from which had suffered much I
have used only three bottles, and my health
is now better than it has been for years |;
there is general demand for it from all
parts.
''Yours respectfully. W. J NELSON,
''Bridgewater, N. S., End March, 1869"
mar2S- +&weodlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-03-31

NY- Dr. Pierces Alt Ext. or Golden Med
ical Discovery, will not raise the dead, but it
will benefit and cure the living. For all
severe Coughs, Throat and Bronchial diseas-
es it has never yet been equaled. For Liver
Complaint or "Biliousness,' and Constipa-
ton of the Bowels it is never failing rem
edy. Sold by druggists. mar2S-t &weod1w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-03-31
SUMMIT MT. WASHINGTON.

Mt. Washington, via Littleton, March 80.
Observations taken at p. NJ. Barometre
29.04; change plus Thermometer
change minus Relative humidity OF the
atmosphere "a. Wind \. W. Velocity of wind
10 miles per hour.
1t was hazy at sunrise and by IL A. NJ. the
summit became enveoped in clouds and has
been so since.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-03-31

A dry house near the kennebec dam, be-
longing to O. S. & II. G. Smiley, broom
handle manufacturers, was burned to the
ground on Thursday. The building was full
of boards and broom-handles. An adjacent
storehouse containing barrel heads, &C., be-
longing to Mr.. Freeman Barker, was saved
by the timely efforts Of the men at the ma
chine shop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-03-31

The first trip of the steamer Star of the
East was made on Monday, being the
earliest boat ever left the Kennebec The
Gardiner Journal says that Jason Collins
still occupies the first position on her. He
has so long been before the public and en-
Joys the confidence OF the travelling commun-
ity so fully. that it is scarcely necessary to
mention him. Ed. Bradstreet is mate, Mr..
Fuller remains Clerk; and Frank Dunphy
still looks after the inner man. We notice
The Star is a good boat, and is well manned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-03-31

William Percival of China has been COM
and qualified as Il Deputy Sheriff
for Kennebec county. Post office address
Weeks Mills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-03-31
FINANCIAL e. COMMERCIAL.
Shipping News.

ARRIVALS.
Gardiner, March 3o.-Sehr. Dexter, Capt Mason,
from Providence. Schr, NJ. {. Graham, from Port
land. to load ice. Schr. Post Boy, Capt. Andrews,
lime from Rockland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-03-31

Mr. Frank A. Small. of this city, has been
appointed Court Reporter at the present term
of the Supreme Judicial Court in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-03-31
FROM PENNSYLVANIA.

Philadelphia, March So The store ahip
Relief will begin loading for France to-
morrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-03-31

1t is matter of regret that in consequence
of declining health, Danniel Nutting, Esq,
has resigned his position on the board of Di-
rectors of the Gardiner Savings Institution.
Mr.. Nutting was the protector of this institu-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-03-31
FROM CHICAGO,

Chicago, March 30. The wheat crop in
Central Illinois promises to be unusually
large and early.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-03-31

We find in the Courier Des Eats Lhis
of the eth inst, under the head of Sscours a
la France, the following letter, published as
an acknowledgment of the receipt of the
subscription raised in this city for suffering
France through the efforts of Mr.. Barber.
Steam Dye House, Augusta, Maine.
MN. Oh. Lassalle ct Cie.-Vous trouverez
cijont, deuy cheques montant ensemble
1921 so, produit dune subscription par moi
fate Augusta, Maine, pour les victimes de
la guerre. Je suis lie seul francais resident
en- cette vile; aussi ma liste ne content
ellie que des mons americans. Permettez-
moi Messieurs, d'emprunter la vote de yotre
journal pour remercier vivement les souscrip-
teurs de lempressment quils ont mis- re-
pondre mon appel ct bonner la France
une preavre aussi liberale de leur sympa-
THE.
Agreez, ETC., EMILE BARBER.
The list of names of subscribers is also
published, the leading ones of which are II.
A. Dewitt, A. Lambard and Emile Barber,
for $50 each. The letter above may be rem
dcred into our language as follows;
Steam Dye House, Augusta, Maine,
Messrs CHI Lassalle, < Co..
gu VIII ma annexed, two checks amount
ing together to 2l.50, the product of a sub
scripton raised by me at Augusta, Maine, for
the victims of the war | am the only French
man residing in this city; therefore my list
contains none but names of Americans. Per-
NIT me. gentlemen, to employ the voice of
your journal to thank in lively manner the
subscribers for the alacrity which they have
exercised in responding to my appeal and in
giving to France so generous an evidence of
their sympathy. Accept &C..
EMILE BARRIER.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-03-31
FROM NEW JERSEY.

Trenton, March 80. The Legislature
agreed to adjourn April G.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-03-31
FROM MONTREAL.
Fire..

Montreal, March 80. Steamer Ironquois,
valued at $4,000, and used by the Grand
Trunk Railroad Company as a ferry at Lach-
inc. was burned to the waters edge to-day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-03-31
EUROPEAN NEWS, &c,
Pyat withdraws from the Com
mune council.
The Release Of French Prisoners Re-
sumed.
RarricadeS DiSo nf1ad
Barbados Dismantled.
Paris.


Paris, March 80. Blanqune is hiding and
has not been present at any meetings at the
Hotel de Vile.
Pyat has Withdrawn from the Commune
Council Of Paris, and will give his exclu-
sive attention to the editorship OF lie Ven
guer the official organ of the Commune.
The newly elected Communal Council has
issued an order for the disarmament and re-
moval of all barricades throughout the city.
The work is now progressing. The barri-
cades in the vicinity OF the Hotel de Vile are
being dsmantled. Those at the Rue Rivoli
and the Place de la Concorde are being dis
armed and removed. The battery of artillery
which stood in the Rue de la Pale has also
been removed by order OF the commune.
1t is expected that the peace conference in
Brussels will continue for long time The
Sub Central Committee has passed sentence
OF death upon W iford Fonville. for being en-
gagged in an obstinate and guilty attempt
against the existence Of the Committee
Manufacturers in Paris have asked per
mission of the authoritses 1T Hotel De Vile
to resume work. The reply was certainly.
but the workmcn must keep their arms stacked
and ready for use, as conflict is probable
No courts are open in Paris, all the Judges
having fed from the city. $500 law cases
remain in allegiance. The monthly salary of
of Communist Councillors is fixed at 5000
francs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-03-31

The Maine Standard has entered upon its
fifth year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-03-31
BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE
Daily Kennebec Journal.
FROM GARDINER.

Especial despatch to the Daily Kennebec Journal !
Gardiner, March 30. Samuel Rhines while
using cutting off saw at Joshua Gray's saw
mill, had the thumb of the left hand badly
shattered this morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-03-31
Cincinnati Produce Markc

ClncInnatl FrOduce Make
CINoINNATI, March 80.
MESS PORK-a20.5O.
LARD-00
BULK MEATS-sides l0dis.
BACON-shouder, s clear rib l0'4 sides, 1922
WUISkEI-S6,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-03-31
London.

London, March 80. The release of French
prisoners by Germany has been resumed, and
numbers of troops are being daily transport
ed to France from various points in Germany
at the expense of the German government
Versailles.
Versailles, March 80. A number of Dutch
bankers have left the city. probably in conse-
quence OF the exciting state of affairs caused
by the expected collision with the insurgents.
Several of these had made tenders to the
government for subscriptions TO the indem-
nifty loan before leaving the city.
The Assembly has passed bill providing
for the conyocation OF the Consul General.
Theirs announces that by virtue of conven-
ton just signed that more German troops are
to enter Paris. ard that the French forces in
the city are to be increased proportionately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-03-31
Consumption,
IF. cunEIAxDY1rsYrHzv.srIvn.
ByJ.|HyscHENCK... N. ~

Many human being has passed away for whose death
there was no other reason than the neglect OF Known
and inds putaby proved Of Those near and
dear family and friends sleeping the dreapess
slunber into which, had they calmly adopted j..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-08-17
CoNSUL-GENERAL BUTLER's DEFENSE.


SIR: In your paper of July % it is stated
Chat my administration Of American affairs IN Egypt has
been severely criticised by returned missionary
named Dr. strang." Mr. strang is no missionary nor
has he returned from the East. He is paiG empOye
Of the Scotch Presbyterian Church. and was an asprant
for the position OF Vce-COnsul in Egypt. Being an
irresponsible person, VIGOROUSLY hostile TO the govern
mentor the khedye did not see Git TO appoint him MY
refusal, combined with the further grievance OF my
belonging TO the Catholic faith, probably the cause
OF my being Immediately thereafter assailed in the
columns or British newspaper and subsequently IN the
Uned states Independent would not have trespassed
even SO briefly upon your space reply to the OF
TINS disappointed cOpOrteur had not hypocrtcal effort
Deen made by my enemies In America 10 invest him with
ne 6ncuy OF the Church CLOTH In order that he might
thus receive the cedence and support OF large and
pOweIul order have always felt, and tryst always
ehmbted proper respect for the good work In which
the various missions OF the East engaged but re-
specuy submit that Christianity is not furthered by
MI odngs c3lumniOus attacks upon the public men OF
hs country and her citizens and foreign representatives.
am, &c, GEORGE BUTLER.
1--WE have omitted passage in Col Buffers letter which
appeared 10 US more theoretically personal than II suited
us 10 ADMIT into columns IL Otnecded in the
way OF reply the statement which we originally pub
nAhed.-ED. Am. Rogl
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-08-17
THE NEW UNITED STATES LOAN.
IMPORTANT DECISIONS.

WASHINGTON, Aug 16.-The Controller of the
Currency has declared that National banks
repositories for the new loan not Obliged hold
upon the funds paid into the bank upon subscrp
tons TO that loan and deposited TO the credit OF the
United states Government basing his decision upon tho
ground that the law gives TO the Secretary OF the Treas
ury the TO prescribe the regulations under which
National banks may be made Government repositories,
and what amount and kind Of securities shall be required
Of the banks for the safekeepng and prompt payment OF
Government deposits
As far repositories designated for the new loan
the Secretary OF the Treasury makes special arrange
ment with the banks which Is satisfactory 70 the Gov
ernment and hence there Is necessity for the bsnks
hold I'm addition TO the other see,sines re-
CURED This ruling is approved by secretary boutNen'
but does not apply 10 any other GovernmsD' ueposs
Those having specified Government iuhds ;ueposisa
under the general regulations are sun 10 DO
the proper reserve OF lawful money. -, A. -,
The subscriptions to the per cent ioan' "-oa''
amounted TO $4,000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-08-17
The INDIANS.
LETTER FROM VINCENT COLYER-THE MEXICANs
AND THE MISUNDERSTANDING CONDITION
OF THE FRONTIER.

LETTER FROM VINCENT COLYER-THE MEXICANs
AND THE MISUNDERSTANDING CONDITION
OF THE FRONTIER.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 16-The Secretary of the
Interior received to-day the following dispatch from
vincent Colyer, dated Santa Fe, ew-Mexico, Aug 49,
Rowing Apaches rapidly coming In. There are
A CornudOs de los AlanOs, and 500 at Fort stanton
NOhhe mas been heard from. Ranners have been sent
out rom different points, giving the Apaches fair
warning mat ~ they want peace they must come 10 the
ioservstOn designated. The Utes seriously dscOn
ehttd ana should be promptly attended 10. The Naya
yot art quiet they have over 10000 sheep, and VIII he
seI,snstaining In few years The Pueba schools
ven wen attended leave with superintendent PeaSe for
|Orhudos dc los AlamOs this morning."
Inc secretary OF the Interior has received from the
war Department extracts from letter of the Command
ing General at the Department Of Texas in relation 10
the removal OF the KickapOo Indians In Mexico
ne reservation north Of the Rcd River which further
OWs the agency OF the Mexican officials In preventing
eufh OF those Indians 10 the United States and the
Encouragement given % their depredatiOns this side
% the frontier Cen Reynolds says he has just returned
an Oelal visit 20 Forts Clark and Duncan and the
soaent no Grande frontier. The people in that State
luy informed as 70 the conduct Of the Mexican OFF,
Iais IN preventing the return Of the Kckapoos TO
shlted states territory They have been retained in
Dy bribes OF money and goods set forth In the
sepoft Oh Agent Mills. The depresotions live stock
tntlnoe unabated. Harauders with their stolen stock
oeeD traced time and again 70 the Rio Grande, and
ssfl9ea that SeEeoAi IN QaJspit car efso 90 fretR
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-08-17
THE MAINE CENTRAL RAILROAD DISASTER
VERDICT OF THE CoRONERs JURY.

BANGOR, Aug. 16.-The Coronee's inquest in
the case of the Maine Central Railroad disaster
cluded to-day and verdict given. The jury find, first,
that Thomas Gallagher TO his death the 9th day
Of August by the breaking down OF bridge that
animation Of the bridge shows the timbers TO be very
rotten; that the Railroad Commissioners made exam
nation Of the bridge in 1870 and again, in connection
with the Superintendent OF bridges employed by the
road on the sth Of June 1871 both OF which failed to dis
cover defects; that thorough examination would have
detected the rottenness Of the timbers; that when
the need Of strengthening the bridge by arches
was discovered on June g. notice OF the same was
given TO the managers OF the road until July IL that
notice left at the office Of the Assistant superintendent
July IT, was not delivered TO the superintendent until
the oath carelessness in management not explained
that while there had been large increase in the bust
ness of the road with trains running there has
been no evidence presented that there has
been a corresponding increase Of labor or a
moro frequent examination Of the bridges, EVIL
dence having presented that bridges like the one
in question TO be examined only once In three
months; and that proper and thorough examination
OF the condition OF bridge made either by the
Railroad Commissioners by the employees OF the road
been safe without Railroad Commissioners because with
out them no division OF responsibility could possibly be
alleged The verdict is signed by John III. Williams,
Coroner; j. W. Palmer, foreman George W. Sadd, H. ID.
ThurshoD, John L. Crosby, j. 5. WheeminSht ana H. H.
npp
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-08-17
VOL, XXXI...No' 9,474.
FOREIGN NEWS.
FRANCE.

FRANCE.
tTnE PREsIDENCY-THE PRos,h
49, wednesday, Aug. 16, 1871
7, % ,mored that the right wing Oh 'no S,S.
~ - ~ ,na presidency of France 70 inc DuA0
'semby offered INC l-otnsed IT,
an, I.orin,aI correspondence OF beri'n
oort mat negotiations are penang Ior 'o
f'poi' .n.' =, France butarms that the proVocauohs
y. orroany by the French newspapers enuahse
"nereu " ~ the two countries. IL adds: Ii tne
Pe@eo oers TO make early payments OF the indemnify
s,,ad and there be untoward disturbance OF
So sIations the withdrawal OF the German FORCES
pcaoo I'-.a.h territory will soon commence"
ho'a ses have arisen at Berlin in respect TO the
Of the four Departments of France still held
-, Germans The French Government has, In con-
- refused TO admit Alsatan produce TO the
eh markets until after the German troops leave the
soil Of France ~,
In the Assembly, yesterday, NJ. Rivet submitted a
propostion that the President communicate with the
Assembly by means of messages.
The Assembly to-day reelected NJ. Grevy President OF
the Chamber. proposition to draw mp constitution
was rejected by the Assembly.
In the ourtMartia to-day, NJ Lulier denied that ne
had anything TO do with the assassination OF prisoners
or the incendary acts OF the Commune or that he had
attempted TO make himself dictator The prisoners ap
pear 10 be much depressed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-08-17
TELEGRAPHIC NOTES.

"A Ministerial crisis 10 imminent at Munich.
-. Telegraphic communication between London
and japan is reported complete
The miners strike in South Wales Is practically
Al an end No disturbances have taken place.
The Tennessee Press Association arrived in
Washington Tuesday night and yesterday waited the different public
departments
James Hunt of South Boston while running a
foot race Arlnghm Mass Tuesday fell dead from
heart disease.
II il thought the Mauch Chunk fire is all out.
The p.e, cooling OF Wster still being thrown
If uohas new ocoa will be started asia fddAy
The Board of Health of Pittsburgh, Penn,
citizens OF danger Of smapor becoming
dsmie in Il the Increase and ngd sanitary precautions
arr urged
II is reported in st. Louis that arrangements
have been made NeYo CeDra
sc Railroads which the former tab oug lease Of the latter road
agreeing bald aud equiPh
The contract for the stone for the new Capitol
Abany awarded John Briggs Co. the VIII
come quarry Yarmouth Ne Their BID aggregated
and ghest bid vas s7s73oo
49,. The weather at Fort Sill, Indian Territory, is
intensely and dry having en since June H. The
suffering much and unless s boon Me CON
crop will be damaged At least one half
"A general drOuth prevails throughout the
northern In Tr.as All iIad. Of vegetables and A PRO
dac ssspt cotton nearly ta hsc hat ~sposds u ~
wss y sssszssA - sssa ~ vsses 49, IN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-08-17
CRIMES AND cAsUALTIEs-BY TELEGRAPH

CRIMES AND CAsUALTIEs-BY TELEGRAPH
John Fay of Philadelphia, age 80. died from
sunstroke Yesterday. -
Dominick Torpey was shot and killed in Phil
adeiphs BY George Miller, yesterday hierno"n
go. Charles Pratt was killed YESTERDAY by failine
from staging on which work al Harvard College
David Dwinell, age &c. highly respected
citizen Of Danve Mass hanged bmse TUESDAY No cause is
signed for the act
"A boat containing two Young men was run
Portland Me- HarbO Tuesday night and 'hai' TAI
ndge drowned.
J Mclaughlin, q workman on the ~: Louis
Bridge fell the pier TUESDAY and struck his bead sssn
He then fell into the river and his o"dy 80" away " "
The Seayiew House at Rye Beach narrowly
escaped obstruction yesterday morning Flames were discovered
10 the servants apartments, but we're siinsasA "o ~
damage
The application of the counsel of Mr.. Bright,
STATE Printer Of Tor SPEEDY s Of the charge Of raad alleged
against him has been deued By the Court Inc case VIII ~ W " "
fore september -
Charles Elliott (yhite) and Frank Harper
or were crushed 10 death on 1uesdiy by large mas OF roet '
Ing upon while stone quarry near the 'hAh baSe
the Potomac -
.. Government Detective Ihone, while ierretlng
out band Of oountereters Gapos Ohio yesleras .ed
Reuben sg dry goods elerk, and found lot oil " eA'
currency on his ferson -,
"A fire. last night in the drying room OF Messrs
dsmAsc the bung and m.ehne 4ooai
nsarsne j. MeKenBs eating saloon In the basement vas dam
aged $780,
Gov. Harvey of Kansas, has commuted to i'm
prsonment Cor life The sentence Mn sles and Ford who ser TO
have hanged to-day murder o. NM .ss hu,esna Jas
ana jury refused 70 sa The pe,nsn fsr The a. The
confessed the crime and there ertenaaans aream'.h
49, The rumor circulated on Tuesday that TIA por-
tor Of the st. Charles Bridge serss The Missouri NJ, ~
founded The Rad Tia, engine q freight tram f,s. We soIs
sI crossing the trd bs.ne a.hlsd and sss s s.s,
" koabs - s.ss w. ssS ps~sss - "s'ee
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-08-17
IRELAND.
MEETING IN FAVOR OF HOME RULE-vIsIT OF
FRENCH DEPUTATION.
LONDON MednesdaY. Aug l6. la71.

MEETING IN FAVOR OF HOME RULE-vIsIT OF A
FRENCH DEPUTATION.
LONDON, Wednesday, Aug. l6, 1871
An immense meeting was held last evening
Dundalk Ireland in favor Of home rule. Flly $4,000
persons present
deputaton Of French citizens appointed TO visit
Ireland thank the people OF that country for the
aid given for the relief OF wounded French soldiers dur
inc the war with Prussia has arrived The people OF
Dublin are wild with excitement and the roads leading
to the stoppingplace of the Frenchmen be-
came impossible because of the crowds On Wednesday
night the city bands the performers dressed in green
marched to the hotel where the Frenchmen stopping,
and played the American, Irsh and French national
airs Fenan There was no interference
by the police The deputation passed the shelborne
Hotel al o'clock and, in response TO the calls OF the
people, came out the balcony. Mr. Martin, member
Of Parliament made address TO the crowd The son
Of Marshal Mcmahon also arrived with the deputaton,
and loudly cheered by the thousands Of people as
sembled. His reception worthy Of king. Many
beuses Illuminated tonight and the enthusiasm OF
the people continues exceedingly great
Tie Scott Centenary celebrated at Belfast by a
banquet, at which Lord Dufferin presided.