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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-21
Eastern State Normal School.

This school, since its organization has had
abundant success. Two hundred and eighty
FIVE different students have thus far been
connected with the school, representing seven
counties and nearly one hundred towns-an
army of nearly three hundred soon to be in
the educational field. From a recent COM
munication in the Ellsworth American, we
make the following extract, in regard to this
school which is dsing such noble work:
We had the pleasure of seeing the students
of the Normal School at their work last
week. The number now in attendance for
the winter term, about to close, is nearly 70.
We were impressed, as never before, with
the excellence of this school for training
teachers. Mr.. Fletcher, the Principal, has
peculiar qualifications for making the institu-
ton great success. Nothing Icould be finer
than the enthusiasm which pervades all parts.
The assistants were as earnest in their way
as the principal.
The towns of Hancock county are not yet
sufficiently sensible of the privilege which the
Normal School affords them, though it sent
seventy students last spring. These scholars
can come in contact with teachers which no
academy, probably in the State has means
enough to employ. Scholars have chance
tuition or text books. Our young teachers
will gain more mental discipline by course
of study at Castine, more mastery Of the
difficulties in teaching, than can come to them
by any other effort of training.
The spring term of the Normal School will
open Wednesday, March IA, and continue
thirteen weeks. The Principal has four
highly accomplished lady assistants, each one
Of whom possesses special talents. We are
safe in saying to parents that they cannot
put boy or girl in any school SO we'll fur
nished as this with the means of instruction.
The direct influence of the school shows it.
self in a marked way by the ripening of char
acter, increase of earnestness of purpose,
progress in knowledge, which is striking and
peculiarly creditabe to the talent of the
principal. We hope agentS and committees
will employ for public schools those who have
tried to fit themselves for teaching.
The increase of the school since it was
opened in 1867 has been most gratifying.
From beginning of 10 an attendance Of l2l
was reached during the last term of the first
year. Already the building furnished by
Castine for five years is too small to serve
the needs of the school. The State must
soon erect a new building. We learn that
the important claims of this institution have
been presented to the Legislature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-21
Prof. Hebbard will give his first lecture to-

Prof. Hebbard will give his first lecture to-
night at Meonian Hall. Notice was given Of
the lecture in all our city pulpits on the last
Sabbath, showing that the christian public is
in sympathy with the Professors philan-
thropic and humane work. The individual
who attends the lecture tonight puts the
paltry sum of ten cents against the Professors
time, and the least he can do is to make this
small investment. We anticipate a crowd at
Meonian Hall this evening. The lectures of
Prof. Hebbard have been highly spoken of
by the journals of many large cities. AT the
close Of course in Portland recently, a
meeting of citizens was organized at which
resolutions were passed warmly commencing
the course and requesting that it be re-
peated. He has also many testimonials of
value from persons whom he was instrumental
in relieving of painful or obstinate, and in
some cases supposed incurable. diseases. The
course of lectures which commences this
evening promises to blend amusement with
instruction, and an hour may be pleasantly
and proftably spent in listening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-21
Bordeaux.

Bordeaux.
Bordeaux, Feb. 90. M. Favre and Theirs
left this city for Versailles yesterday. NJ.
Henri Rochfort introduced resolution during
the recent meeting of the assembly, declaring
the Crown forever forfeited by the Bonapart-
lists.
1t is reliably asserted that all attempts at
mediation which are made by the neutral
powers continue to be repealed and refused by
the Prussian government.
1t is also stated that Prussia has declared
that she recognizes only the French republic
in the peace negotiations.
Indications have also been made by Prus-
STA which gave reason to believe that it is
highly probable that the proposed triumphant
entry may yet be abandoned in the event of
Theirs being authorized to accept the German
terms.
1t is officially stated that the conference has
agreed to open the Black Sea to all war ves-
sells which may enter by the straits OF Darda-
nelles, excepting those of Prussia.
Dispatches from Versailles, state that a
prolongation of the armistice has been asked
by the French government till the LIST of
March, but that the German authorities are
unwilling to comply with the request and have
yet exhibited no intention of granting the
prolongation asked for.
Brussels.
Brussels, Feb. 20. The Independence
Beige has Berlin telegram which says:
Prussia still rejects Intervention and media
ton.
Bismarck will SOON recognize the French
republic, The Bonapartes are agitating for
the plebicite.
Versailles.
Versailles, Feb 20. The payment OF ten
millions of the twelve millions of francs i'm =
posed upon the debt of Disc has been defer
red, and other similar concessions by the
Germans are reported elsewhere.
An exchange of prisoners will take place
every day. Paris is quiet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-21
agency.

There is ''chaif" in Waterville, says the
Mail, said on accepted authority to be 5000
now and then rocked by an earthquake, but it
is by no means what would be called an
"easy chair" 1t bears the name of an old
fellow who tried to trade it away, some eish-
teen hundred years ago, but failed to close
a bargan-said to be on account of defect in
title; though living witnesses concede to him
the legal advantage Of "adjacent territory"
and fright of way"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-21
HALL OF LOYAL BAND LODGE, No. 80, }
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l. y. u. L.
NORTH VAssALBoRo', Feb. 10th, 1871. }
WHEREAS, it has pleased our heavenly
Father in his inscrutable wisdom 10 remove
by death our esteemed sister, Susan r.
Halves. Therefore,
RESOLVED, That we, the members of the
above lodge, extend to our bereaved brother
Halves and family, our sincere and heartfelt
sympathies in this their sore affection, and
commend them to the care of Him who is too
wise to err and too good to be unkind.
RESOLVED, That while we deeply feel the
loss of our departed sister, yet we are assured
that what is our loss is her infinite gain.
RESOLVED, That we will cherish her men,
ory, emulate her zeal, initiate her virtues, and
meet her again in the Grand Lodge above,
the members of which are without fault be-
fore the throne of God.
RESOLVED, That a copy of these resolu-
tions be sent to the friends of the deceased.
Also placed on the Lodge records, and sent
TO the Kennebec journal, Riverside Echo
and Presque Isle Sunrise for publication.
Signed in behalf of the Lodge.
GEORGE CANAAN, Lodge Deputy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-21
There was knock-down argument in III

There was knock-down argument in the
street yesterday, between William Bolton
and John Hennesy. 1t was not on the rail-
road question, but we believe the liquor ques-
ton entered somewhat into the discussion.
The result was that Hennesy got the worst of
it, and was therefore convinced" They
afterwards both plead guilty, in the Municipal
Court, and ordered to pay $3.50 each, costs.
This they promised to do; and if the promise
is not kept, they will be furnished close quar-
tiers to-day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-21

but went out into every relation Of his life,
and was soHcitious and generous, as we'll as
just. Whittier says of Burns: -
"The very moonlight of his song
Is warm with smiles and bushes"
Walter Hatch was not poet, but all the
light that fell about him had warmth that
one rarely finds in this poor world. His
sense Of duty was tender and delicate, and
his friendship was as unselfsh as the love of
woman. The world is made better by such
life. 1t is so unpretending, and yet it means
so much. 1t needs nothing by way of society's
decree; it is full and level; its checks and
balances are all within itself; it needs the en-
dorsement of no belief or sect; it would be
profane to say church or creed were powerful
to make or unmake it, and then, at the end,
it discloses SO much of that other life across
the unknown sea. whose waters lie at our feet,
that the vision is clearer and faith is made to
wear shape and form. Heaven opens wide at
such coming, and we who watch and think
are reached by something of the promise.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-21
The following beautiful tribute to the men

Z The following beautiful tribute to the men,
ory of Mr.. Hatch is taken from the Portland
Star ,s.q ..-.a as.r- h
It's not merely that Mr.. Hatch was for so
many years a well-known public servant, that
suggests this memorial, but because there was
a peculiar charm in his personal and every
day friendships. We never knew a purer
man than he. Twas q purity that did not
stop with incorruptible honesty and integrity,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-21

Ezra Ellis, alias Henry Ellis, charged with
stealing horse, sleigh, buffalo, harness, and
$65 worth of linen goods, fron. Mr.. Z. O..
Darlington, of Augusta, on the l4th inst, was
yesterday arraigned before Judge True, and
ordered to recognize in the sum of $500 for
his appearance at the March term of the Su-
preme Judicial Court. Committed to Jail in
default of sureties. There is another war
rant pending againsr Ellis for stealing horse
from Mr.. Ward, of Sidney.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-21
New York Stock Market.
New YORK, Feb. ~,

New YORK, Feb 20
Mariposa, 5, do. pfd., sk Canton Co. nv Cum.
berland Co., %; Western Union Tel. Co., AK
Quicksilver Mining CO., 1874; Pacific Mail, Az
Boston Water Power, "a, Adams Elk. Co.. e5is
Wells, Fargo & Co., 1914 ; American Merchants I'm
As; U. S. Ex. Co., Az n. Y. Central and Hudson
niver, 94a, do scrip, 90k Erie, 22s do. pfd A !;
Harlem, i25ls; do. pfd, l2s ; Reading, S91s; Mich.
Central, ll7h Lake Shore and Michigan southern
941s; Illinois Central 1885, Cleveland 4 Pittsburg,
l04% Chicago North Western, 75s1 do preferred
s63s Chicago " Rock Island. 1863 Mil. st Paul
531s, do preferred, I4%; Toledo Wabash h West
eru sly Toledo, Wabash l. Western prefer REQ
76ea, rlttsb,lrg \ Fort Wayne 95H Terre Hante
%, do. ptd. J6; Alton, ll21s, do. prefd. ia
Ohio and Miss $50 Boston, Hartford u Erie, 9.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-21
FROM WASHINGTON.

Washington, Feb. 20. Mr.. Summers con-
dition is not so dangerous as reported Satur-
day he suffered severely for two or three
hours with acute pains, but his physician at
no tine considered him in critical condi-
ton. To-day he has almost recovered but
as matter Of safety his physician deems it
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-21
FROM PORTLAND.
Suicide.
.l0urned.

Portland, Feb. 20. Edward A. Patten of
Bristol, n H., committed suicide at the
Commercial House yesterday morning. A
discharged pistol was found. and the ball had
lodged in memorandum book in his breast
pocket. The force of the ball probably killed
him.
The Steamship Prussian, Capt. Dutton,
from Liverpool, 9th, and Londonderry 10th,
arrived tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-21

ExrRAcrs--s' l consider Fellows Com
pound Syrup of Hypophosphites superior to
any similar preparation yet offered to the
public. =,
"CHANpLER CRANE, NJ. d., Halifax, n. 5.
"It is a really good medicine, well adapted
to build up the system and impart vigor OF
body and mind From the ST, John N. b.
Journal, Dec. 7th., 1865. feb2l-t&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-21

DR.. w. L. Thompson, of this city, was
thrown from his sleigh in Hallowell, on Sun
day afternoon. His sleigh struck the railroad
track at the crossing, overturning it, and
throwing the Doctor out. He is now con-
fined to his bed with lame arm and chest,
He is quite severely bruised, but no bones are
broken. The Doctor has policy at Cargill's
AGENCY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-21

Funeral services will be held at the late
residence of Mr.. Walter Hatch, at half past
nine o'clock this morning, after which his
remains will be taken to Westbrook for in
terment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-21

grand levee, in aid Of the West Water
vile Soldiers Monument Association, is ad-
vertised for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs
day evenings, February 2lst, 22nd, and 23d,
at Mechanics Hall in that village. No pains
will be spared, the managers say, to make
the entertainment worthy of the patronage of
the public.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-21
Cincinnati Produce Markc
NE VS. B Y NAH.

The steamer Tennessee has arrived at St.
Domingo.
A high wind and a heavy rain storm pre-
vailed near Richmond, Virginia, on Satur-
day morning, and a number of barns and trees
were blown down.
The Rev. Charles L. Cheney has been final
ly suspended from the ministry by Bishop
Whitehouse.
Senator Sumner was quite i'll on Saturday
morning, but what improving at last accounts.
The Chinese employed at Belleville, N. j.,
celebrated the 4ll9th anniversary of Their
new year with dinner of rats and the music
of gongs and tom-toms.
Sir Edward Thornton has rented the ele-
CANT residence OF Franklin Phelps on Frank
lin square for the use of the British commits
sioners expected to arrive in Washington on
Friday.
In the Senate on Saturday, Mr.. Howard of
fered resolution looking to the submission
to the joint commission of proposition fol-
the purchase of British North America A
bill was also introduced to consolidate and
amend the patent laws. In the House, il
committee, the army appropriation bill was
finished, reported and passed, and the Nc
Garrahan claim was debated, the House adj
journing without action.
The illness of Senator Sumner is not neces-
sarily dangerous, but it is warning that he
must give himself some relaxation. During
the session he has labored without rest. Last
| Wednesday he was attacked with acute pains
| in the breast and left arm. During the night
he was unable to sleep as usual and on Thurs
day was suffering with severe headache,
notwithstanding which he went to the capitol
and was in his seat until three o'clock, wher
the gave up and returned home. Next day hi
was better and was again in his seat. Dur
| ing Friday evening he seemed to be entirely
free from suffering and supposed the attacl
had passed. On Saturday, however, he wa
again attacked with acute paroxysms so alarm
ing that he made no attempt to go to the CAPT
toll, but called in his physician, DIR. Bliss, VIII
injected morphine under the skin in the 10
cality of the pain, which at once gave relief
The Senator has kept his room constant
since and sees only intimate friends. Thi
attack is of the same nature as one expert
enced by him in Paris while under treatmer
for injuries inflicted by Brooks of South Care
lima
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-21
FROM BOSTON.

Boston, Feb. 20. John Mckinney, farm
laborer, of West Lynn, was burned to death
early this morning, with the tenement he &C.
cupied, leaving a widow and five children
homeless and destitute.
General Halpine, one of the liberated Fe-
MAN prisoners, arrived in the steamer Siberia
to-day. He was met at the wharf by Patrick
Donahoe and Daniel O'Rielly, who accompa-
MED him to rooms at the Parker House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-21
FROM BELFAST.

Belfast, Me-, Feb. 20. Canaan, one of the
most wealthiest farming towns in Maine,
voted Saturday to subscribe $4,000 towards
extending the Belfast & Moosehead Lake r.
II. into Somerset county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-21
FROM BANGOR.

Bangor, Feb. 20. The engine and tender
of the train on the Maine Central road ran
off misplaced switch at Carmel, this even
ing. A train was despatched this city, and
the mail and passengers arrived here two
hours and half late. No one injured and
no damage to. the train.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-21

Gov. Perham has promised, unless detained
by pressing business, to be present at the prize
drill Of the Jameson Guards, in Bangor, on
Wednesday evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-21
FROM NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Fire.

Concord, N. H., Feb. 20. A fire was dis
covered about o'clock, at Tilton, in a two
story house, with barn, owned and occupied
by H. P. Batchelder. The buildings were a
total loss. The house was insured for 81, 900,
and the household goods for $1,000. The fire
was caused by,defect in a chimney.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-21
FROM NEW YORK.

New York, Feb. 20. Capt. Grindle Of the
ship Old Colony, was arrested this morning,
charged with cruel treatment at sea in Oct.
last of the sailors Raymond and Raw. He
gave bail in $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-21

As many could not see DR.. Fitzgerald,
Clairvoyant, on Saturday, on account of the
storm, he has decided to remain at the Cony
House until Wednesday night, when he will
positively leave to meet other engagements
east Remember the date-Feb. %.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-21

The drought is occasioning serious incon-
venience to the manufacturing establish
ments throughout the country, and many
mills are running on short time. 1t is pity
that more Of our almost unbounded supply of
water power was not usefully employed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-21

There is to be masquerade ball at Rich
mond on the I'd of March, the same evening
of the masquerade in this city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-21
AocaI ann State Menus.

Municipal election in this city on the 18th
of March.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-21

necessary for him to remain in his room for a
few days. He will be able to take his seat in
the Senate by Wednesday or Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-21
The Brunswick Fire.

luC OEuAbwNA Ehes
correspondent at Brunswick gives the
following additional particulars of the late
fire:
But few minutes before, people passed
along the bridge by Colby's mill, and did not
even smell smoke. In less than ten minutes
the same was all in light blaze; and say
twenty minutes from the first alarm, at least
three mills were in a light blaze, and the
fourth on fire; and in an hour and a half all
four were fat, with all the contents of three
and most of the fourth burned up-the wind
driving the flames along through the pine
boards at fearful rate. Our two engines
and the factory pumps were promptly at work,
and did all that could be done. Such a vol
ume of smoke l never saw /; and l am told
it reached away down to Orr's Island, by men
from there.
This is the first fire since January 26, 1863.
Colby & Co. lost sash and blind manu-
factory, saw. single, and clapboard
mill, two planners, etc, about, $4,000
Mr.. Wing lost grist mill, say 1000
Mr.. Coburn lost a saw mill, ETC., 5000
Blethen, Booker & Giveen, tools, ma
chinery, ETC., about, 1000
David Dennison, plug borers, lathes,
saws, etc., about, 400
Ed. Stone, sash and blind manufac-
tory, mill, ETC., about, 1000
Josh. Storer's heirs, machines, ETC., 5000
James Berry, saw mill, etc, about, 1000
William Written, cardng machines,
MILL ETC., 1000
Other losses must bring it up, say add 1000
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-21

Some very good ice in the river now for
skating purposes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-21

This is Sl5,0 900 less than il is generally set
at, and is exclusive of the hore-string and
the first span of the toll bridge. This was a
hard fire, and must nearly ruin many hard
working, honest men, and is a great loss to
the place at this time, as all the mills had just
been put in the best of shape-never better
and all were getting ready for busy work this
spring. ~a
Gen. A. B. Thompson is gradually failing.
He has not been dressed for four weeks.
As ever yours, r.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-21
New York
Life Insurance Conn p0My.
% Years Experience.
Strictly Mutual and Charges
Only Cost Of Insura nee.
Nom Forfeiture System of Insurance originated
by this Company.
If you want n Life Policy,
Choose Experience, Ability and Success.
New York

Abstract of 18th annual report, Jan. 1st, 1871.
Income for 1870, As5s97leS9
Cash Assets, l5s7s, 5l7.70
Dividends paid to Policy holder ID
1870, l,05s, 9294l
Divisible Surplus, Jan. 1st, 1871 1,152, 40eO4
Losses paid by death in 1870, LIS, s63 IL
Number OF policies issued in 1870 1926
Amount insured in 1870, S27,ll ,994 "a
Whole amount insured nearly 1920 600 000. 90
Being strictly mutual, the New York Life charges
its members only the actual cost of their insurance.
and in this company party always has dividend
which can be used in the payment of the ~.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-21

Better give helping hand to two rascals
than let one worthy and deserving man suffer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-21
@arrteD.

In this city, 10th inst, by Rev. C. f. Penney, Mr..
f. S. Fogg to Miss Carrie S. Hodges, both Of Au.
gusta. .. - ...
In Boston, sth'inst., Mr.. Elijah v. Cross Of Law.
renee, Mass, to Miss Fannie E. Plaisted of Water.
vile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-21

If you feel dull, Respondent, drowsy, de-
bilitated, have frequent headache, mouth
tastes badly, poor appetite, and tongue coat
ed, you are suffering from torpid liver, or
"Billiousness." Nothing will cure you so
speedily and permanently as DIR. Pierce's Alt.
Ext. or Golden Medical Discovery. 1t also
cures all severe lingering Coughs and tones
up and strengthens the whole system. Sold
by druggists. To avoid Counterfeits see that
DR.. Pierce's private U. S. Government Stamp
is on the outside wrapper.
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