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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-06-27
Meeting Of City Council.

At the regular meeting of the City Council
holden on Saturday Ian order was passed allow
ing all who may voluntarily pay their taxes on
or. before the first day of August next, dis
count of five 90 per cent, and that the
Treasurer be directed to add interest to all
taxes paid from and after the first day of Nov.
next.
Ordered, that the Street Commissioner for
the eastern district be directed 20 construct
street from Bangor street, east and parallel
with School street, as petitioned for by G. W.
Quinby and laid out as ordered by City Coun-
Gil Nov. 1863
Petition for damage in the vicinity and on
Sewall and Melville streets-referred to Com
mittee on Highways.
Committee on Accounts presented Roll of
Account No. 5, and order of payment of
same. Passed
Committee on Highways reported leave to
withdraw on petition of j. Greenlef for
damages on highways.
In Board of Aldermen the petition to grant
license to the Messrs. Allen, Small & Co..
to erect stationary steam engine on Ban
gor street, came before the Board. Action
was postponed for further hearing on the
matter, and notice given that the Board would
hold special session for that purpose on
Wednesday next, at half past six o'clock p. NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-06-27

A special train will be run to the republic
can State convention, to meet at Portland on
Thursday next, leaving Skowhegan at AIS
A. NJ; Pishon's Ferry, 1885, Somerset
Mills, 4.45; Kendalls Mills, 500; Water
vile, sos; Winslow, 5.l5; Vassalboro',
$50; Augusta, 600; arriving at Portland at
s.45 A. M. Returning will leave Portland at
o'clock p. M. One fare for the round trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-06-27
An Extensive Folly.

New York, &c. Fort Richmond, near the
light house at the entrance of the Narrows,
which has been under construction for fifteen
years, at a cost of nearly 50 200, 900, is near
ly completed. 1t is said that it will be con-
demned by the Board of Examination as
utterly useless except as quartes for soldiers.
The guns will probably be dismounted and
placed on earthworks above the Fort, where
several batteries are being built,
The Lanahan Trial.
All the morning papers which refer at all to
the Lanahan trial condemn the suspension of
DIR. Lanahan. The Tribune says the result
of their action is obvious. No employee of
the Book Concern who discovers anything
wrong hereafter, will tell of it if he values
his place. The cardinal rule of business in
that establishment is to keep things quiet.
The worst offence that the agent or the as
sistant can commit is to let any scandal get
out. 1t seems to be the determination of the
majority of the committee that there shall be
no genuine question at issue, lest the result
prove determined to the Concern.
There is large body of laymen interested
in the welfare of this great Methodist Con-
Germ, and to them it appears that the Concern
is suffering detriment not half so much from
the charges of DR.. Lanahan as from an at
tempt of the committee to smother the charges
instead Of looking into them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-06-27

plan to break out of Kennebec Jail, which
! been maturing for about ten days, was
lowered by Sheriff Thompson in season to
Eat the object of those engaged in it. In
north part of the Jail, where the wood is
1t, one of the iron bars was sawn nearly off
b prisoner during the first year of the &C.
fancy of the building. An iron clasp had
In put around this bar and riveted. The
riff discovered that during his absence the
B with which the bar had been strengthen
had received several clips from the axe
h in the woodshop. On Friday the Sheriff
absent again, and new scars were made
Ehe iron. On Saturday, during the sher-
temporary absence, the plan of providing
ay of escape appeared to be nearly carried
as an examination showed that the clasp
bar were both broken, the latter bent and
he'd aside so as to allow man to pass
bugh and escape from the Jail after break
pane of glass. Two prisoners, who
E been in Jail a month or more, were sus-
ted. They had with wise forecast looked
for their wants while "on the road" lay
in stock of boiled eggs, and one had
kained for some articles of clothing. 1t
undoubtedly their intention to escape on
lday morning while the sheriff was at
Akfast. After passing in their rations,
Thompson went into the yard, to watch
movements, in order to be sure that his
bicions of the party were correct. There
aw the four eager eyes of the two identi-
all birds whom he had suspected, looking
upon him, and observing every movement.
sheriff Immediately entered the Jail and
red each man to his cell. The culprits,
thought they were so near liberty, walk
olemnly to their places of safe keeping.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-06-27

Drs. Thompson, Babcock and Bell Of this
|ty, homeopathists, still keep out their signs,
I'D dare to practice, notwithstanding the Bit
kr and uncourteous assault of DR.. Seavey,
the "old school," and they dare even to
butinue their system of practice!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-06-27
Local ann State Mems.

We find it necessary again to repeat that
communications sent to this office
ire put at once into the waste paper basket.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-06-27
BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE
Daily Kennebec Journal.

The fire in Portland last evening destroyed
the Geographic communication with Boston,
and much to our regret we are compelled to
go to press without our regular dispatches
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-06-27

Freeman Barker, Esq, has purchased a
hare in Squirrel island. and will proceed
Immediately to put up summer cottage. He
bay expect company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-06-27

Capt. E. +. Wyman has purchased the
(welling house on Sewall street, recently oc-
upied by the family of Joshua Allen, and
las made it his residence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-06-27
Home Securities,
Il o " ID S
European and
North American
Railway Go.

FlNiiE f. & y. A. RAILWAY is completed from
i Bangor, Maine, to st. John, New Brunswick a
distance of 202 mlles,-with the exception Of IS
miles between VIM, Me, and the boundary line
OF the state at Nanceboro' On this portion the track
Is now being laid, both from VIM eastward and
from Nanceboro acestcard, and it is fully expected
thar the work Will be completed and trains running
from Bangor to St. John in September next
will III la
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-06-27

We have been shown some mammoth straw
|erries grown in garden on the east side,
ON plants that were transplanted last Octo-
kr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-06-27

Rev. Mr.. Morse, Free Baptist, baptised
one person at Taylor's Mills, Mt. Vernon, on
Sunday last.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-06-27

lThe remains of the late DR.. Cyrus Briggs
lived in this city on the express train on
|nday. DR.. Briggs was found dead in his
kmber at an early hour Saturday morning,
the residence of Hon. Charles Upham in
lem, Mass, at whose house he was guest.
pearances indicated that he had fallen dead
bn the floor while dressing. The disease
1t terminated his useful life was apoplexy.
Briggs was born at Little Compton II. l.,
&rch 9, 1900, and was therefore II years of
in March last. He graduated at Harvard
diversity in 1921, studied medicine with DR..
bob Bigelow of Boston; was graduated at
rvard Medical College in 1926; COM
need the practice of medicine in Augusta
March 1927, and has continued uninter-
tedly in practice in this city for the long
iod of forty-four years. His wife and
co children survive him. One of his
ghters married the Rev. Wheelock Craig.
Briggs had an extensive practice here,
was honored and beloved as skillful
ysician and q warm-hearted christian. The
eral will take place on Wednesday. The
lr has not yet been fixed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-06-27
100000 Acres of Land !

said lands being the same granted by the State of
Maine to aid the construction of this road. They
are situated along the Penebscot and St. John riv-
ers, and are heavily timbered and valuable. Large
tracts, especially in the fertile Aroostook Valley,
the finest agricultural district in the State) are
valuable for farming lands well as for their tim
Der. This immense grant of lands eanals ahout
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-06-27
$4,000 Acres to Each Mile

of Railroad with which they are mortgaged. They
cover l20 square miles (neary as large the State
of Rhode Island, which is 1906 square mes,) and
are of great value.
The Bonds are for $1,000 each, due March L. 1899,
bear interest at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-06-27
DieD.

In Dexter, Goth inst, Mr. ID. IL. Addition, aged 40
years, mos; 10th inst, of consumption, Sarah W.,
wife Of Elias r. Gilman, aged SO years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-06-27
THE ONLY RAILWAY

CONNECTING THE UNITED STATES
AND THE BRITISH PROVINCES New
brunswick and Nova Scotia) The population of
the maritime Provinces is about ON MI Lion,
and all the land travel freight mails, &c. between
them and the United States, will pass over this
Trunk line, which is WITHOUT COMPETITION.
Although not yet completed, the business of the
road is already far greater than its most sanguine
friends predicted and is continually increasing
TO complete this road and to equip it fully as its
present large business and the immediate increase
consequent upon its completion, requires, the Com
pany has issued its Bonds to the amount of Two
Millions of Dollars, secured "A
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-06-27

Rev. VIM. II. Clark, pastor of the Baptist
hurch in Mt. Vernon, administered the ordi-
hnce of baptism to six persons on Sunday
LIST. At the close of the Sabbath School at
bon the right hand of fellowship was given
these candidates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-06-27
& FOREIGN. PATENTS
r. II. EDDY,

For Inventions, Trade Marks, or Designs,
No. 70 State Street. Opposite Kiloy Street. BOSTON,
A FTER an extensive practice OF upwards of 80
N years, continues to secure Patents in the Uni
ted States also in Great Britain France and other
foreign countries. Caveats, Specifications Assign
ments and all papers for Patents, executed on
reasonable terms, with dispatch. Researches made
to determine the validity and utility of Patents of
Inventions, and legal and other advice rendered in
of any patent furnished by RENTING one dollar.
Assignments recorded in Washington
No Agency in the United States possesses superb
or facilities for obtaining Patents or ascertaining
the patentability of inventions.
All necessity of journey TO Washington to pro-
cure Patent and the usual great delay there, are
here saved inventors.
T o t IN n ais.
81 regard MIR. Eddy as one of the most capable
and successful practitioners with whom have had
official intercourse. CHARLES MASON,
Commissioner of Patents"
81 have no hesitation In assuring inventors that
trustworthy, and more capable of putting their ap.
plications in form to secure for them early and
favorable consideration at the Patent Office.
EDMUND BURKE,
Late Commissioner of Patents,
''Mr. II. II. EDDY has made for me over THIkI.a
applications for Patents, having been successwI ~
almost every case. Such unmstakabie Pr y, ~.
ommend aH inventors to apply % h az ~ ~ s.og he
their patents, they may be sure o. h ~ essss
most faithful attention bestowed on 'A
and at very reasonable charsyso5H John rAGGARTs
Boston, Jan. l, 1871.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-06-27

A canvasser for trees undertook Sabbath
two since to preach in one OF our city pull
It's. He made up hill work of the business,
hd succeeded only in convincing his hearers
lat if he knew anything about a Scion, he
bs mighty poor "watchman upon the walls
Zion" Moral: every man for his trade"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-06-27

The Star will arrive at her wharf in Gar
diner, and resume her regular trips on Thurs
day next.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-06-27
Six Per Cent. Per Annum,
PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST PAYABLE
GOLD COIN.
Free from U. S. Taxation.

Coupons payable March , and September !, in New
York Bonds registered ifdesired. Coupons made
payable (t6 EACH in London, England. preferred.
SINKING FUND-An proceeds of sales of
land as well of timber and other products there
from, by the Trustees, to be invested in these
wise in United States State or Municipal Securities
And on July l. 1879, and annually thereafter until
these Bonds become due or are all paid, the Il. Il n.
a. Railway Co. is bound to pay to the Trustees a
sum of money equal to one per cent. of the amount
OF Bonds outstanding. Such amoants, and all in
tercst received on securities, belonging to the SINK
ING FUND are to be invested rs above stated.
The Trustees are Hon. HANNIBAL HAMLIN,
of Bangor Maine and j. EDGAR THOMSON, ESQ
of Philadelphia, Pa.
The Trustees are authorized to receive the Bonds
at PAR AND ACCRUED INTEREST in payment for
any of the lands at their appraised value.
These very desirable securities for sale at 80 and
ACCRUED INTEREST IN CURRENCY.
Pamphlets giving further particulars concerning
the connections and business, with Maps, showing
the location and lands of this road sent free on APP
plication to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-06-27

4ox1Psychomancy. r He'i " from is ' de
Greek, signfying the power of the soul, spirit or
mind, and is the basis of all human knowledge
Psychomancy is the title of new work of 400 pages
by Herbert Hamilton b. A., giving full instructions
in the science of Soul Charming and Psychologist
Fascination how to exert this wonderful power
over men animals instantaneously, at will. 1t
teaches Mesmerism. how to become Trance or
Writing Mediums Divinalion, Spritualism, Ache
my, Philosophy of Omens and Dreams, Brigham
Ioung's Iiaren, Guide to Marriage, &c. This is the
teach this occult power, and is of immense advan-
tage to the Merchant in selling goods, the Lawyer
in gaining the confidence of Jurors, the Physician
in healing the sick; to Lovers, in securing the af
fectons of the opposite sex, and all seeking riches
or happiness. Price by mall in cloth, 81 25; paper
covers, 81. Agents wanted for this book, Private
Medical Works, Perfumery, Jewelry, &c, who will
receive samples free Address I. w. EVANS, Pub.
Usher 4 Perlumer, Al South Sth ST., Phla., Pa
june27-t&wiw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-06-27

|Trowbridge & Bloodgood's Minstrels, (form-
lily Horn Bloodgood,) are to perform on
thursday evening, at Granite Hall. The SEN
] proprietor and manager of this excellent
pop was formerly connected with the Morris
fothers' opera house in Boston, and Blood
|od has always been favorite. Those who do
II generally patronize minstrel shows can
Pill afford to make the present occasion an
tception.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-06-27

There will be a celebration July 4th at the
Efferson Trotting Park in Jefferson. The
LIBERATION will consist of cavalry display,
! al of moving machines, foot race and ora
bn, in the forenoon. Trotting in the after
BON; first prize for trotting, purse of one
Kindred dollars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-06-27

Mr.. John L. Halls Adelphians appear in this
u on Wednesday evening for the last time
$ season, as they commence an engage
int in New York on the Sd of July. The
Fdial reception which the company met here
their first appearance as strangers, and the
|couragement they have met with whenever
ey have seen fit to return has led Mr.. Hall
express his appreciation of these favors by
Ting an entertainment at Granite Hall on
ednesday evening for the benefit of st.
lrk's Home for Aged and INDECENT Women.
great bill has been prepared for the occa-
In, and there will be a big audience at this
|propriate leave-taking of this popular COM
|h by. We have already spoken in such high
ms of the merits of this company, that we
I'd not reiterate what we have already said.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-06-27

William j. Cove of Vassalboro,' was
pught to this city on Sunday and committed
Jail, convicted of rape upon his own daugh-
!, who is about thirteen years of age. The
kn Cor beasD is between fifty and sixty
hrs of age. His daughter lives in Winslow
kh Mrs. Philbrick, whittier Cove went on
18th inst, and following his daughter into
leld where she had gone to pick strawberries,
mmitted the inhuman outrage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-06-27
Maine Steamship Company.

Semi Weekly Line.
.ON and after the 18th inst, the
eIs&4RStS-O fine steamers DIRIGO and
11.E-E...M4a FRANCONIA will, until further
notice, run as follows:
Leave Galrs Wharf, Portland, every Monday and
thursday at O'Clock p. NJ, and leave Pier 81 East
RIVER, New York, every Monday and Thursday at
The Dirigo and Franconia are fitted up will, fine
accommodations for passengers, making this tho
most convenient and comfortable route for travel
lers between New York and Maine. Passage in
State Rooms, $500. Cabin Passage, 500. Meals
extra.
Goods forwarded to and from Montreal Quebec
Halifax, st. john and all parts of Maine.
Shippers are requested to send their freight to the
steamers as early as r NJ on the days that they
leave Portland. For freight or passage apply to
HENRY FOX, Galt's Wharf, Portland.
}. F, AMEs, Pier 80 East River. New York.
Portland, May 20 1869. Iv9a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-06-27
FIRST Il ONLY MORTGAGE.

On ITS ENTIRE ROAD AND PROPERTY FROM
VIM TO NANCEBORO besides a Second Mort
gage on the entire road and equipments from Ban
COR to VIM, 90 miles This portion cost some 81
10000, and the only lien thereon is mortgage to
he city of Bangor for 81 ,0O0O00l and, in addition
hereto by FIRST AND ONLY MORTGAGE on
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-24

The following is the full text of the bill,
as it passed Congress, to provide for the
appointment Of commissio ion on the ques-
ton of wages and hours of labor and the
division of profits between labor and capi
tai in the United States
Be it enacted by the Senate and
House of Representatives Of the United
States OF America In Congress assembled
That there shall he appointed by the Pres
lent, by and with the advice and consent
OF the Senate, commission of three per-
sons. OF whom one shall be practically
identified with the laboring interests of the
country. and who shall be selected from
civil life solely with reference to their
impartial investigation. who shall hold
office for the period of one year from date
OF their appointment, unless their duties
shall have been sooner accomplished; who
shall investigate the subject of wages and
the hours of labor and of division of
JOINT profits of labor and capital between
labOrer and capitalist. and the social edu-
cation OF all. aud the sanitary condition of
the laboring classes of the United States,
ami how the same are affected by the exist
ing laws regulating commerce, finance and
currency. provided, that said commission
.rs shall be appointed irrespective of po-
liical or partisan considerations, and from
cnl life.
SEC. >. That said commissioners shall re-
ceNe an annual salary of $1,000 each, and
shall be authorized to employ a clerk, and
shall report the result of their investiga-
ton to the President, to be by him trans
United to Congress.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-24

the very steps ere she recollected that
| within that vast house there was no room
for her; no place for name!ess wanderer-
The feet of those who entered there were
daintly shod. An old gater, large enough
for woman, and picked from a gutter, was
tied by many strings on one of her little
feet; a tattered stocking covered the other,
save where toe stuck out or a large hole
tempted the foot itself to protruGe, and
hung in clumsy folds around her slender
| ankle.
She turned YEARLY away, and creeping to
a corner of the yard, sunk down on the
ground, where she might at least gaze upon
the bright scene within.
The stars looked down< Oh the weak,
childish figure, and twinkled out a wonder
to each other, if in all this big world there
were none to shelter the fatherless and pro-
tect the orphan. In very shame for the
GOODNESS of human charity they crept be-
giving no light to show their mistress,
Moon, how cold hearted and insensible to
suffering is this world upon which she
deiyns to shed the glory of her rays.
Even fairy scenes can cease to charm,
and the child's mind returned to the
thought of Christ and Santa Claus.
She looked up to heaven with beseeching
eyes and prayed that He might come that
night and and bring her mother back. Re-
membrance Of the stout wooden box that
held her body, the dirt she had seen heaped
upon it, came as a check upon her newly
born hope; but faith was strong in the in
FAINT breast, and her mother had told her
that He granted petitions even when the
voice that uttered them was feeble and
weak. Over and over again she muttered
forth her simple prayer, till fatigue and
sleep overcame the mind, and after one or
two Intellectual struggles to keep awake, she
sank into oblivion of life and its trials.
The stars steadfastly refused to shine on
such scene, and kept their bright eyes hid
behind the cloud till the cloud. cold as it
was disposed to be, melted at their sor-
rowful story, shedding tears of white
from the worlds gaze. Down and down
the snowfakes fell, and the fittul siumber
became a dreamless sleep. The mothers
spirit came gliding down in the cold night
watches to bear back the soul of her child,
to dwelli in tho Gland o the leal.' as she
might not return to dwell with and guard
it here below.
Morning dawned, bright eyes opened to
find gifts and dainties, just as they had
anticipated, but two eyes that had looked for
naught opened on the untold treasures aud
beauties of that celestial city, which " the
eyes of man have never behelG, nor is it
given to tie mind OF man to conceive
L'OISEAU.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-24
AN OREGON LAY.
BIT JOHN PHGNI,

Among them that came up to speculate il stock
Was ": "a, fellow named Stewart, man Of enterprise;
He bought him q switch tailed sOrrel two years
old, which had white face.
And he bantered all Portland 0. T., for three
hundred yard race.
Thar was man had horse, which he thought her
She was sneraily know'd as Millards thousand
dollar mare;
He hadn't any idea, he said, of doing anything so
rash,
But he took up Mister Stewart for two hundred dol
lars cash.
So every soul in Portland O. T., went strais down
And every cent we borryed bet on Millard's
horse
And thar was that speckilatins Stewart with his
And two men following with tin pail full of dol
lars and a basket full OF scrip.
Wei, they measured off the ground AID the horses
got start,
And came running down right pretty, about four
And the MiIard mare had it all her own way, as
everybody said.
Till JUST as they got to the end of the track the
sCrrel shot sunthin' like ten feet ahead.
AFTER seen that thar riz a most surprising din
lastin skin"
I'll be dod-derned. and dog soned and ding
blamed by Pike
Aud thar was such awful howiins and swearing
an. dancing, that many Old people said they
had never seen the like.
And that are specializing Stewart he made the
He packed the money in hand-cart, and didn't
care cuss
didn't mind the heft
And since then We haint paid no taxes. nor bought
nothing, nor sold nothing for do suppose
that in ali Portland .. t. there amt single
red cent left.