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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-09-07
LASELL FEMALE SEMINARY,


School raised to full college grade, including
Greek. Prices reduced one quarter. United with
n. +. Conservatory of Music. Pupils have all the
advantages OF the Conservatory, without addition
al charge. Music under the direction of Mr.. Eben
Tourjee. Common branches taught with a. much
care the higher. Facilities for German, French
and painting, unsurpassed. Fall Term begins SEP
TENDER l4th. For Catalogue address REV. CHAS
W.CUSHlNG. 3m27
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And Now at This.

Last Monday evening the citizens Of
New York were called together at Cooper
Institute, in mass meeting, irrespective of
party, to consider the alarming increase
of the public debt of the city, and the
stupendous robbery practised upon the
city treasury by the democratic city
officials. A series of resolutions of the
most denunciatory character of the city
government was adopted, During two
years and a half the city and county debt
has more than doubled. When Mayor
Hall was inaugurated it was about $780,
100000, now it is SIP 900 900, the in
crease for the time mentioned being above
So3'oOo,OOO. For furnishing one court
mouse, the city has paid for chairs enough
10 reach seventeen miles, if placed side by
side, and carpeting enough to half cover
the whole territory of Augusta, with bills
Tor piassering, plumbing, and joiner work
to correspond. AS one example we give
the following estimate of the actual cost
of the carpeting used, and the actual
amount paid for the same:
rr~
Ground floor @~% 80 s3l =
Second floor 4.G5l. AZ
Third floor aa 5,44o .Ot
Miscellaneous 924 OI
Grand total estimate SlS, 1857. i
Amt. actually charged tax payers $50, l7S. 8
Excess stolen 336, S2l.3
This is q picture Of democratic economy
(of which we hear SO much) as practise
in the city of New York, where they hay
the power. @ @
Taxpayers, look upon these two pic
lures, and judge We which is the mos
worthy of your support, ifleconomy j
what you wish.
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show a still heavier amount of tonnage at the
Augusta station, exceeding twenty thousand
tons for the year. In other words to state it
in another form, the Augusta station during
the year 1871, handles on an average l40, 900
pounds of freight daily, whereas in 1860
there was scarcely fifteen thousand
pounds daily. These facts are all drawn from
official sources.
And then gentlemen look finally, for must
not detain you, at the general advance of
real estate in Augusta. do not think over
state the facts of the case when say that the
real estate Of Augusta in 1871 as compared
with 1860, is doubled in value-calculated on
the gold basis. Show me dwelling house
that sold for $1,000 in 1860 and venture the
assertion that you cannot buy it for $500 to-
day. Show me store that was sold for
$4,000 in 1860 and its owner will ask you
$1,000 to-day. And speaking of stores reminds
me of the fact that nearly all the stores of
1860 were destroyed by fire in 1865, and are
replaced by more costly, more elegant and
more convenient structures. And the great
advance Of which ! am speaking has been
made in spite of that disastrous fire and in
spite of subsequent disastrous food-which
calamities conquered and overcome-makes
our advance all tire more honorable, telling
and significant.
The valuation of Augusta for the year 1850
was just two millions of dollars. Between
that period and 1850 the country was mostly
ruled by the democratic party. At the end of
ten years, in 1860, our valuation was So AGO.
600 an increase of 90 per cent, while the
general increase of the State was GA per cent.
In that decade, therefore, under democratic
rule and democratic policy, we fell 40 per cent.
behind our sister cities and towns. In the
decade between 1860 and 1870 under republi-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-09-07
TO THE VOTERS OF AUGUSTA.
CITY CLERKS OFFICE,
AuptIsfa Mo Apu % 1871


Augusta. Me-, Aug. o. 1871.
YOU are hereby notified to assemble at your re-
l. spective Ward Rooms on Monday September l. |,
at 10 O'Clock, A NJ. then and there to give in your
votes fol the following officers viz: For Governor
OF the State for two Senators for the Seventh
atora District for two Representatives to the Leg
islature, for County Commissioner, County Treas
urer, Clerk of Courts, and Register of Deeds.
The Polls to be closed at O'Clock p. NJ.
The Board of Aldermen will be in open session
for the purpose of correcting the lists of voters and
of receiving evidence of the qualifications of
ers whose names are not on the lists, Thursday,
Friday and saturday preceding the day OF election,
from nine O'Clock 4. NJ to one O'Clock y. NJ. On
Saturday afternoon the Board of Aldermen will be in
session from two to four O'Clock.
t&wte L. II. TITCOAIB, City Clerk
City papers please copyl
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damage which ten preceding years of demo-
cratic rule had inflicted upon Augusta. In
view of these facts, gentlemen, which might
readily extend to other towns of the district
have the honor to represent in Congress,
submit that the republicans can challenge the
fullest scrutiny and the most searching
comparison. And whenever return to dem
ocratic rule is proposed to us the prayer of
the good people of Augusta should be "From
that good Lord deliver us u
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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 a postpaid directed envelope
Address, NATHANIEL MAYFAIR, Brooklyn, n. Y.
mayl7Gm
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WINTHROP ALL RIGUT.

In response to the call published in the
journal of the 9th, the republicans of Win
throp turned out en- masse and met at the
Town Hall to witness the arraignment of the
Republican Town Committee upon the charg-
es contained in the call. The hall was we'll
hlied' about three hundred of the tried and
true republicans being present. r. E. Fuller
called the meeting to order. ]. NJ. BENJAMIN.
Esq, was chosen Chairman, l.. p. Moody
Secretary. Speeches were made by the Chair.
by DIR. A. p. Snow and A. c. Carr, charging
that the town committee had, acting without
authority, traded away the rights of the party
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Condition Of Augusta in 1871 as
compared with 1860.
EXTRACT FROM SPEECH OF SPEAKER
BLAINE,

At the Republican Caucus IN Granite Han.
Wednesday Ereaiag, Sept 9Th.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1871-01-11

their hand second time upon a clothing
store, securing several valuable suits Of
clothing. A jewelry store in Alstead was
the next to suffer, where "peck-bssket-
full" Of watches aud jewelry was obtained
as HandlOn alleges; then they went again
to Newport, robbing a store of jewelry
and $40; thence to South Vernon, VT,
where a store was broken into, aud money
and goods, including = watch, were OBJ
tanned; then again to Claremont, where a
store was robbed Of boots, shoes aud sl2
in money; and, returning to ClarsmOnt, a
grocery was relieved of 10000 cigars,
pipes, and $40 in money. At MOntpel-
Ter. Benefits shop was again visited, on
" two or three revolvers being obtained,
however.
The horses "bOrrowed" by Handlon and
Devoe we're one at South Vernon, one at
Putney, and one at Claremont, two be-
ing left at Bellows Falls, and one at
Newport.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1871-01-11

EvERrsobr Knows Us.-Some say that
il is no use for US to advertise, that they
have been IN one place Of business all their
lives, and everybody knows them. Such
people seem to forget to take into eOnsid.
GRAFTON that our country is increasing in
population nearly forty per cent. every
ten years, and no matter how old the place
may be, there are constant changes taking
place; some move TO other parts and
strangers gil their places. In this age Of
the world, unless the name of business
firm is kept constantly before the public
some new firms may start up, and by lib.
orally advertising, in & very short time
take the places of the older ones, and the
latter rust out aud be forgotten, as it were.
No man ever lost money by judiciOus ,d-
veItising.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1871-01-11


TRUSTING IN THE LoRD.-He is o shield
to them who put their trust in Him. His
words are soothing; His promises satisfy
ing and sure. When I've iraversed life's
stormy sea l hope to have rest: l expect
to have house not made with hand eter-
nslly in the Heavens; yes, if put my
trust in Him and am faithful short time
here, | shall outride the storms of life
and safely arrive at home, Anorg all
the busy cares of life often might have
been found almost in a barren desert !;
stopping to think, gladly return to the
sweet fields of growing fruit.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1871-01-11
Clubbing.

We have made extensive arrangements
for clubbing the NEwsDEALEn with the va
Irious periodicals published in this coun-
try, at no little trouble and expense, and
will furnish them at the rates gwen below.
Any publication not in the list can be
procured at proportionately low rates.
Now is the time to select your reading
for the coming year. Several of these
give the balance of this year, provided
subscriptions are sent in at once.
We send all the money without charge
to the subscribers, and all trouble of Or
deriDg and risk of sending the money be-
ing thus removed, it offers a rare chance
to all to save money, and get just what
magazines or papers they desire. The
first column of figures is the price Of each
periodical alone, second includes the
NEwsDEALER. On examination it will be
seen that on every periodical offered, from
so cents to 1.50 is saved by clubbing
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1871-01-11

black, withou, inscription of any kind,
and mounted on a rude pile Of stones,
alone mark the SPOT NberoOn was enacted
the last scene Of one Of the most tremen-
dOus dramas Of our time.
The laborers were engaged in gathering
the corn, when our carriages drove up,
and they stopped = moment and looked on
with silent interest as Mr.. Seward stood
beside the rude mound, while the uncle
Of MiramOn told the story Of the execution,
and the two sisters Of the most ambitious,
bigoted and inscriptions Of Mexico's eel
ebrities, clad in black, stood weeping ST.
lently behind them.
Some there may be, who will thiuk
that | am hardly human. in my want Of sym
pathy for the meu who oexpiated their crimes
against liberty and the rights of man, at
the Cerro de Las Campanas but let them
see the widows and orphans, the ruined
towns, depopulated districts, poverty, mis-
cry and woe, which they brought upon
this lovely land, as have seen them,
and then sympathize with dead royalty
aud its supporters if they can.
| have as much sympathy for human
misery as any man living, but it is with
the innocent victims of this crime against
all that is holy,-the starving poor and
and helpless,-that sympathize; not with
those who staked their all on the die,
trusting to gain the wages of crime. be
worshipped for their success, and feared
for their power, lost, and paid the penalty.
| would have doubted the justice of God,
had Maximilian lived, and the thousands
of brave men whom he sent to death
through his black flag decree slept una.
venged 10 their bloody graves. l have
stood on the Cerro de Las Campanss, and
| know that God is just!
"The mills of the Gods grind slowly,
But they grind exceeding small"
They never ground grist finer thar
that which Napoleon ILL., sent to theil
mill, marked +" Empire of Mexico"
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1871-01-11
BHrglariOuS Exploits.

The exploits of the FIVE "professionals"
who were recently tried before Justice
Robinson of Montpelier, are summed up
as follows:
In 1867 the towns along the border of
New Hampshire and Vermont were visit
ed by raidiug parties of thieves, who
planned their operations at distance, and
swooping down when everything was pre-
pared broke into banks. stores, etc, car
ried off everything of value. Detectives
were IN time put On the track of the dep.
redators and the papers indicate that all
the marauders have been apprehended.
that the gang was made up of
lads less than 20 years old, led by an ex-
ceptionally able and artful rogue named
Handlon, who seems to be an incipient
Duval 10 the multiplicity aud variety of
his lodges and devices. The remarkable
series of robberies, house-breaking, horse
stealing, etc., which he has engineered
extends over four years, and began in
1867 with the robbery Of gunsmith shop
in Montpelier, Vt. The next was in July
following, when the descent upon n jewel
ry store took place, which has until now
remained great mystery. Haudlon,
Pratt, and Slattery were the operators,
and obtained nearly $500 in goods. This
succeeded by the robbery of two stores in
Whitehall-Handlon, Sattery, and one
Renway being the operators. Returning
to Montpelier in August, 1869, the Offices
of o. S. Smith, Dr. Forbush, and Randall
& Durant were "gone through" a small
amount of plnnder being obtained in the
frst-named two, though Handlon claimed
that he obtained a lump Of gold worth $50
in DIR. Forbush's, Hnndon was aided here
ty st. John.
: The same parties then went to Bellows
Falls and robbed clothing store; thence
to Putney, where they broke open a
dwelling-house, obtaining $l60 in money
and gold watch. Here operations were
supended for a time, and the booty was
disposed Of, the parties stopping at White
hall.
In June last, Handlon resumed his old
trick by breaking into dwelling-house
in Bradford, New Hampshire, obtaining
81 and watch; next Redfeld's clothing
store in Claremont was broken open and
robbed; also jewelrY stere at Bellows
Falls.
Smiths meat market in Montpelier was
the next on the list, where he obtained
about two dollars in money. After this
he returned to Lebanon, where he robbed
grocery store, obtaining sl5 and a large
quantity of cigars; also aidwelling, secur-
ing $40 h
In August, aided by one Devoe, he
broke open meat market in. Brandon
then went to Olsremont, where they tried
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1871-01-11

There comes time after marriage,
when husband, if he be anything of
man, has something else to do than make
direct love to his wife. He
cannot be on duty at all hours to fan her,
and shawl her, aud admire her. His love
must express itself through other channels.
He must be full man for her sake, and
as man, must go forth to whole world
of interests that takes him from her.
Now, what, in this case, shall woman
do, whose only life lies in petting and ad-.
oration, and display
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1871-01-11
Miscellany.
Death OF Macmillan.

We extract the following from a book
just issued by the Columbian Book Co. of
Hartford, Ct, from the pen of Col. A. S.
Evans, on Mexico, entitled "0ur Sister
Republic" The book is quite readable,
and deserves place in every library
Write for an agency.
In company with Senior puenas, rode
out to see the spot where the three met
their death. On the northeastern slope
of the low, rocky hillside, facing the city,
rude barrier Of adober had been thrown
up to stop the bullets, and here the car
riage halted. Gen. Escobedo, with mo-
tion of the hand, directed Macmillan to
come down. The puppet Emperor, uuac-
customed to such treatment from those he
regarded as the dust of the earth, gave
HIM look of doubt which finally changed
to scowl, descended hesitatingly, and
walked mechanically toward the summit
of the hill. Miramon arrived next, and
seeing that Maximilian was going wrong,
called him back. 49,.
They stood at first with Macmillan in
the centre, but the position was changed,
and when the troops drew up on the hill
below to fire upon them, Msximillan stood
on the west, Miramon next, and Mejia on
the east.
Macmillan, from repugnance to touch
ing the hands Of common men, had cos-
tracted the habit in Mexico of standing
with his hands behind him, and in this po-
sition he stood, and said something inau-
dible to the spectators, to Mejia and to
Miramon. Then he commenced bitter,
rambling, and incoherent speech to Esco-
bedo--not the words at all which have
since been put in his mouth-about being
willing to die for the good of Mexico, but
but was stopped and told to face the mus
kets.
Mejia stood with his arms folded, Mir
anon holding his written defence, and
Maximilian with cross elevated in his
right hand, when the sharp crash of the
volley came, and all three rolled upon the
ground. Mejia and Mlamon died in
staptly, but Maximillan repeatedly clapped
his hand on his head as if in agony, and
expired with a struggle, as the echoes Of
the muskets died awny among the canons
of the distant Sierra. m
Died away, did | say? No; not there,
nor then! Those echoes rolled across the
broad Atlantic and shook every throne in
Europe. The royal plotter against the
liberties of men heard them in his palace
by the Seine, and grew pale as he listen
ed. They rolled over the Pyrenees and
the throne of Isabella began to crumble
over the Alps, and every monarch from
Italy to the farthest east heard in them
tho rumblings of the coming earthquake
the prelude of the fall of empires They
will roll on, and on, through the coming
ages, and be answered by the uprising
millions of future generations, until King
" Perogatives' and "Diyine Right are
among the things Of the past. The world
has waited long for these echoes, and was
better when it heard them at last.
The ground, which but few short
months ago was torn by cannon-shot,
trampled by contending armies, and
drenched with the blood Of Europe and
America, is now covered with con-6elds I;
and three plain. wooden crosses, painted
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1871-01-11

"A young man, becoming engaged, re-
Gently, was desirous of presenting his in
tended with ring appropriately engrav-
ed; but being at loss what to have en-
grsvsd on it, called upon his father for
advice. -... ..
"Well," said the old man, 'put on
When this you see. remember me-"
The young lady was much surprised
few days after, at receiving beautiful
ring. with this inscription: 'When this
you see remember father" -.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1871-01-11

just as traveller was iting his
name on the register of Leavenworth
hotel, a bedbug took its way across the
page. The man paused and remarked:
1--we been bled by st. Joe feas, bitten
by Kansas City spiders, and interviewed
by Fort Scott gray-backs, but I'll be
bowed if was ever in place before
where the bedbugs locked over the regis
ter to find out where your room was!'
And he sadly gathered Up his baggage
aud departed in search of house where
the bugs were less highly educated,
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1871-01-11

An eccentric, though very excellent.
clergyman of New England, gave notice
at the close of the services, one Sunday,
that he expected to 60 on mission to the
heather, during the ensuing week. Alarm
ed and sorrow stricken at the prospect of
losing their beloved pastor, the members
of the church gathered around him, and
one of the deacons, in great agitation, ex-
claimed:
"What shall we do 2"
"Oh, Brother c." said the minister,
with great apparent ease, l don't expect
to go out of town"
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1871-01-11
Poetr v
NACORS-FIELD

Where the uoidiuT gFasses grew,
Nedding 20 the waves below
Where the peoples. all aglow,
Streak the rye
There lie.
Western bneeIss wander BY.
Western breeEts rock the wheat.
Wantsn with the cl yer sweet.
SUMMER ioy would be complete,
But that
Lock and sigh,
Missing thee among the rye.
Where the cliffs, with backward sway
Shsw the morning on the bay,
Silver-drest for holiday
There lie,
Sea and sky
Locked together dreamily.
Banished memories arise,
Singing tender melodies.
Bring mist before my eyes,
Tread n measure,
Through the lessure,
Is ii pain, or is il pleasure,
SARAH A. LEIroHILD.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1871-01-11

& AY EFFEe TUAL REBuKE.-On his way
home from his last tour in Ireland, Rev,
Rowland Hill was very much annoyed at
the reprobate conduct Of the captain and
mate. who were greatly addicted to the
ungentlemany habit Of swearing. First,
the captain would swear at the mate, and
then they would both swear at the wind.
Stop, STOP" shouted Hill, ''let us have
fair play. gentlemen; it's my turn now"
s'At what is yoar turn 2" asked the
captain.
AT swearing, replied Hill.
After waiting until his patience wa
exhausted, the captain urged Mr.. Hill te
.,e quick and take his turn, for he wanted
to begin again.
.No, no." said Hill, II can't be hur-
ried | have right to take my own time
and swear at my own convenience"
"Perhaps you don't intend to take you
sturn. responded the other. .;
Pardon me- said Hill, ''but do as
ioon aaI can find the good Of doing So"
! The rebuke had its desired effect ; there
was not another oath on the voyage.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1871-01-11
Dentists.
DENTAL NOTICE.

he subscriber, having retired from the firm
IN. W. &R g. Gilbert Of Montpelier, will
51Iinue the practice Of Dentistry, in all its
at
M0RRIsvILLE,
Fhere as good work will be furnished at reason
hle prices, as can be obtained anywhere in the
|tafe And shall hereafter keep my office open
|aring the FIRST TEN DAYS OF EACH
x0NTH, but shall be away from home more or
Sz8 of the remainder of the time.
81 have ALL the modern improvements, and
TFrrant entire satisfaction in all cases, or no
~ will be required.
b. G.. GILBERT.
\ Marrisville, Aug 10th, 1869. 39tf
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1871-01-11

A captain, one of the old school, being
at a ball. had been accepted by beauti-
full partner, lady of rank, who, in the
most delicate manner possible, limited to
him the rropriety of putting on pair of
gloves. "Oh" was the elegant reply,
.'never mind me, ma'am. l shall wash
my hands when I've done dancing"
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1871-01-11
AT THE FERRY.


Not a kiss-nOt a tear
Not even so mnch
As an uttered word,
Not a touch.
Oh, the passion, the pain,
SO coldly to part!
But | gave you one look.
And my heart.
You will pardon me, then,
And you understand
That my soul is yours,
Mot my hand.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1871-01-11

ICKSMITHING.

|ACRsMITHING.
BE Subscriber having purchased the shop,
& and good will of the establishment lately own
~ Henry J. Lilley, is prepared to do all kinds
Nork in his slime. promptly to the satisfaction Of
patrons, aud at reasonable rates Of charge--re
ieslar attention given to horssshosiHg.
Ne Park, Nov. I'd ,Ies9. PArHrcK MsELHeY.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1871-01-11

A Milwaukee widow, on being eau
toned by her minister about flirting, said
ahe knew that it was wrong for unmarried
aides to hirt, but the Bible was her au.
ihority. 1t said Widows mite" She
vas flirting awfully at last accounts, her
pastor acknowledging that ''widows mite,"
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1871-01-11

A white garment appears worse with
slight soiliug than do colored garments
much soiled-so little fault in good
man attracts more attention than great
offence in bad man.