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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-11-09
a TERRIBLE STORY.

Mr.. Hunters story is at once graphic
and thrilling He resided at Peshtego
with his wife and little child seven years
Of age. Their house was about three
IN lies from the town, just at the edge of
a strip of forest. There had been fires
in the woods aud prairics tor week
previously, and night after night they
had sat at the window gazing upon the
gorgeous panorama of fame. smoke.
and sparkling clnders as IL moved along
the horizon. Very little fear was enter
taihed, as the course Of the FIRE seemed
away from the town. On Sunday night
they attended the chu oh in the village.
They and MARITIME, the Lired man. retired
to rest early. wholly unsuspec'ing the
fearful peril that was soon 10 overwhelm
them. At about midnight they were
aroused by the roar and cracking of the
flames. At first they were almost pet
r:i1fi'. d with amazemcut and fear. The
blaz ng woods seemed marching upon
them. A brisk breeze was string, but
the strorg currents Of hot air ragged to
aud flo with d holid bowling sound.
Quickly dressing they rushed into the
ward. Tue sky was thick with smoke,
and showers of sparks which hurled hith-
er and th ;ther, assailing their faces,
eyes, and clothing. From the barn came
a piteous chorus of neigns. bellowings,
aud screams from the terrified cattle,
horses and other animals. After great
difficulty they were released and coin
PEELED to 90 out. The cattle at once
stampeded from the fire, but the horses
tt. n1bled and SEEMED paralyzed. their
uostrels expanding their eyes dilating
and glaring and their mouths frothlDg.
With great difficulty aud haste they
we're harne ssed and attached to . long
lumber box wagon, into which few ar
ticles were thrown, aud the party noun
ted and drove eff. An eighth of a mile
had been traversed at rapid rate when
sudden gust Of wind drove a mass of
red-hot cinders upon them, filling the
air with sitting smoke. Where the sparks
fe Il they burned into the flesh. The lit
tie girl screamed with fear: Oh ma
ma, I am burning upp She cried and
the others groaned, shook off the fire
aud covered themselves with blankets
The air for moment was black, and
breathing was almost impossible. The
horses staggered backward, aud reared
with furious screams, and then With a
plunge that unseated those in the wagon
madly rushed down the road at almost
lightning speed. All control of them
was lsst, and the party chung to the sides
of Il vehicle to keep On they flew,
the wheefs striking against the stones,
aud the wagon swaying to and fro from
one side of the road to the other. Then
| for TIME the wind changed. and the
clouds Of ciDdcrs were carried in another
direction. they could SEQ that all ths
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-11-09
DIsEAshS OF IMPRUDENCE-

Weakness ofthe Back or Limbs, Structures,
affection of the K idneys Or Bladder, Involuntary
hi scharges, Impotency, General DEBILITY, Ser-
vdtsness, Dyspepsia, Languor, Low nPlrls'
Timidity Trembling. Dimness of Sight CT GI.dl-
ness. Disease of the Head, Throat, Nose or Skin,
Affections OF the Liver, Lungs, Stomach or
Bowels-those terrible Disorders arising from
Solitary Habits of Youth-secret and solitary
,,ractices more fatal to their victims than the
song of the Sirens to the Mariners of Ulysses,
blighting their most brilliant hopes or antieipa-
tions, rendering marriage, &C., impossible.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-11-09

E.ciaIlv, VIII have become the victims OF
Solitary vi CO. that dreadful and destructive
habit which annual ly sweeps to an untimely
grave thousands of young men of the most ex-
allied talents and brilliant intellect, who might
otherwise have entranced listening Senates with
the thunders of eloquence, or Kaked to ecstscy
the living lyre. nav ca L with full confidence.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-11-09

A CURE WARRANTED IN Two DAYS
Persons ruined in health by unlearnsd pre-
tenders whc keep them trihing month alter
month, taking poisonous and injurious con-
pounds should apply immed ateiy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-08-25

The Ellsworth American saws thu. Ms..-.
Crabtree and Chaplain of Sullivan srs a..
rying on quite an extensive bnsines. IN 49,.
ting edge-stone. Their quarry l. s.;d !, =.
one of the best in the State. G. e. hs.s
shipped number of cargoes Of stone tb;s
summer.
Lord Lisgar, Governor General Of Canada.
has accepted the official invitation to be
present in Bangor, at the ceremonies Of the
formal opening of the European and North
American Railway, October 18th, and will be
accompanied by several members of his staff.
The Wing says that little son of C. F..
Manter, of Milo, about two years old, was
drowned in Pleasant river on Friday last.
The child had been in the field with its father
but had returned to the house, and he seeing
it enter the yard supposed it to be safe, but
on returning to the house found it was not
there, and it was soon after found floating in
the river. Every effort was made to restore
it to life, but without avail
Mr.. Louis p. Warner of Saccarappa had
his wrist broken and his head and shoulders
badly bruised by falling from the canal bridge
and striking on the tow path, day or two
since, in that town.
The Lewiston Journal says that the Little
Androscoggin Water Power Company have
contracted with Mr.. T. ]. Emery of Water
vile, an experienced builder of dams, to build
a dam on the Little Androscoggin Water
Power. The dam will be built of logs and
stone, and will be thrown across the river at
once. The Gotten mill and canal will be
build as soon as the dam is completed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-08-25
County Treasurer's Sale of Lands.

WHEREAs the County Commissioners OF Aroos-
w took County, Maine, in September, 1863, by
one or more of their board, made actual inspec.
ton of all the county roads in the unincOrpOrn ted
townships and tracts of land in said county; and
thereupon made an estimate of the amount needed
to put them i'll repair, so that they should be safe
and convenient for public travel; and December,
1863, assessed such amount on said townships and
tracts; and nj the same time appointed agents, not
members of their board to superintend the expend.
ure thereof A part of said assessment being the
sum OF $3.50 upon township No. one, Range three,
for the repair of the military road therein, and
Alexander McLane, of MOlunkus, being appointed
agent therefor as aforesaid-and published lis
of the townships and tracts so assessed with the
sum assessed on EACH and the roads on which it
was 10 be expended, in the State paper, and in the
Aroostook Times, anewspaper printed in said coun-
ty three weeks successfully the last publication be-
ing within three months from said assessment; and
WHEREAS, the owners OF said township No. one,
Range. three, did not repair said military read
therein by June Is, 1870 to the acceptance Of said
Commissioners, after an actual examination, made
that day by them. but only partially repaired it;
and said agent Alexander McLane after giving
the bond required by law, proceeded Immediately
to repair said road in said township, and ex-
pended therefor $50, the amount which said Com.
missloners judged necessary to complete said
repair: and said owners have failed to this date to
pay said sum of $50.
Therefore the County Treasurer of said county
will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at
his Office in Houton in said county, on Monday the
9Th day of October, 1871, at 10 A. NJ, SO much of
said township No. one, Range three, as is neces-
sary to pay said unpaid tax, with legal costs. and
interest at twenty per cent per annnm from Sep
ing subject to the statute right of re, !emption.
HENRY c. BRADBURY,
County Treasurer of Aroostook.
Houlton, Aug. 1871. 3w35
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-08-25
BOSTON
BOSTON
INSTITUTE.
No. "a Temple Place
BOSTON,.
B. B. RUSSELL, Pres'f.
W. R. WILBUR, secr,y.
B. GREENE, NJ. D.,
Supt. Physician
Once Hours, . to 2.

The object in establishing this Institution
was to attain the greatest perfection in the
preparation, practice and use Of Vegetable
Remedies, and to secure a permanent place
where Families, Invalids, or any person could
obtain the best medical advice, and such rem.
edies as each might require, without the use
of poisonous drugs.
DR.. Greene has been Physician of the Insti.
tute since its foundation, now more than
twenty-five years. Few men have had 50
large experience in the treatment of chronic
diseases. DR.. Greene is in his ffty-ffth year
and has devoted his life to this branch of his
profession, and his success, we believe is with.
out parallel.
Among the diseases to which he gives es-
pecial attention may be noticed Cancer, Scrof.
ala, Catarrh, Bronchitis, Consumption, Heart
Disease, Neuralgia, Asthma, Nervousness,
rheumatism, Paralysis, Spinal Diseases, Dys-
pepsia, Liver Complaint, Female Complaints,
Faint Stomach, Erysipelas, White Swelling,
Salt Rheum, Canker, Deafness, Kidney Dis
eases, Seminal Weakness, &c.
DR.. Greene's Medical Pamphlet, descrip-
i've of diseases and their proper treatment win
20 sent free to invalids.
Address, R. GREENE, M. D.,
"a Temple Place, Boston; Moss.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-08-25
News From Washington.

Washington, "a. A short time after the
wreck of the steamship Golden Rule" the
safe belonging to the United States Treasury
was forwarded here and examined. No evil
dence of the safe having been forced open
was found, but probably it was broken open
by being thrown from one side to the other
OF the vessel, and among the rocks after the
vessel broke up. No part of the money con-
tanned in the safe was ever recovered, and
Notwithstanding the unremitting efforts of the
department through detectives and other
wise for more than three years, nothing has
been discovered casting suspicion on the Off
GERS or crew employed on the wrecking vessel.
1t is now over six years since the Golden
Rule was wrecked. Notes contained in the
safe are past due three or more years, and
no trace has been found of their existence.
The President did not return to. Washing
ton day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-08-25
Telegraph News in General.

Concord, N. H., "a. The Trustees of the
New Hampshire Orphan Asylum met here
to-day after considerable debate they de-
cided to locate an asylum at the Webster
Place in Franklin, by a vote of 10 to 4. The
following executive committee were chosen :
G. w. Nesmth, G. A. Pilsbury, /. Gage,
Mrs. n. White, and Mrs. Onslow Stearns.
The meeting then adjourned.
Bath, Me-, "a. The steamer Eastern City
which has been lying here most of the time
for the last four years, sailed for Baltimore
yesterday in charge of Capt Jarvis Patten.
She will run in connection with the steamer
Daniel Webster, between Baltimore and a
point on the York river.
Poughkeepsie, N. Y, "a. Wheeler, an
ex-convict, accused of aiding the Sing Sing
prisoners escape last week, was committed to
White Pains Jail this morning.
New York, "a. President Grant spent the
day at Brooklyn as guest of John i. Henry
returning to Long Branch this afternoon.
Fifteen millions of the new five per cent.
bonds will be sent 20 Europe by Saturdays
steamer.
E. J. Blake, champion of the Gulick Boa,
Club of this city, challenges Eben Lozee,
champion of the Atlantas, to a three mile
single scull race for $500.
John Hogan, an Erie Railway engineer.
was fatally injured at Hohokus, N. j., this
morning while jumping from his engine which
lie had reversed to avoid collision with an
approaching train, which, however, proved to
be on another track.
Several of the Westfeld explosion victims
at BELLEVUE Hospital have been induced to
sign papers promising to give half of any
damages recovered from the Ferry Company
to the lawyers prosecuting their claims.
Baron De Lessops, President of the Suez
Canal Company, writes to prominent gen.
tlemen in this city, that the deposits of sand
brought by the wind are insignificant, and the
sides of the basin are so solid that the out
lines projecting at most exposed points
throughout the length of the canal, after IS
months use, present scarcely perceptible
variation.
Letters from trustworthy sources, dated st.
Thomas, August 14th, state that the Domini-
can exiles of that Island are more active and
hopeful, in their efforts for the overthrow of
Baez and Cabral. Pimental and Luperor have
become reconciled, and will henceforth act in
harmony under a provisional government.
which will soon be established at St. Juan, on
the Island of Santo Domingo, with Fernando
Morando, liberal priest as President.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-08-25
Famine in Hungary

London, 49, Fearful misery prevails in
Southern Hungary. AT Bornat one-third Of
the country is under water. In Consequence
of bad administration the dams have been
suffered to fall into the water, and thus have
flooded. Extensive tracts Of land reclaimed
during the reign of Maria Theresa are made
fruitful with grain fields, added TO this the
unusual storms this season, and the excessive
severity of the government in collecting the
arrears of taxes.
vineyards and grain fields, and trees even
have been Slipped of their leaves. Govern
ment is Selling for takes the cattle of peas
ants. Some villages owe arrears greater than
the value of their whole property. Agricul-
ture, trade and industry in general are ruined
and famine is impending.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-08-25

Samuel Smith of Manchester, a man about
sixty years of age, was arraigned in municipal
court, Hallowell, yesterday, charged with the
crime of adultery with the wife of Samuel
Cunningham of Hallowell, on Tuesday. Mrs.
Cunningham has children and is about seven
against her. charging her with the crime.
Smith was found guilty and ordered to recog-
nize in the sum of $1,000 for his appearance
at the next term of the Supreme Court. Fail
ing to procure bonds he was brought to this
city and committed to Jail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-08-25
BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE
Daily Kennebec Journal.
The Maine Historical Expedition

special despatch to the Daily Kennebec Journal
DAMARIsCOTTA, Me-, "a.
The Maine Historical expedition by the
barge from this place to-day was failure.
A fine company of about six hundred took
passage, but owing to the fog the barge
stopped at Hodgdon's Mills until l o'clock,
then proceeded to the mouth of the river,
where she turned about without going to
Pemaquid and made her way back to this
place. Notwithstanding the failure of the
barge the meeting at Pemaquid was held.
About 1900 persons were present Arnold
Blaney presided, and Hon. L. w. Harley de-
ivered an excellent Grafton which was well
received. After the Grafton remarks were
made by President Bourne, DIR. Woods, Mr.
Tuttle and Mr.. Deane of Boston, Prof john
ston of the Connecticut Railroad, Sewall and
Mr.. Ilacketon. The grounds were reviewed
before the meeting was organized
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-08-25
Masonic Excursion.

Boston, "a. The Boston Commandery of
Knights Templar will leave for New York
September 9Th via. Stonington, and remain
in New York l day and night at Grand Central
Hotel; thence proceed to Albany by steamer,
stopping at several prominent places on the
Hudson river, and return to Boston via.
Troy, North Adams, Hoosac Tunnel and
Fitchburg. 1t is expected the Commandery
will number 250 Knights. Gilmore's Band
will accompany them.
Stringent Measures Against Cholera.
The Massachusetts, Board of Health has
sent circular to Mayors of cities and towns
selectmen, urging prompt and effective sani-
tary measures as precautionary to the posi-
bic visit of Asiatic cholera.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-08-25
Democratic Convention.

Portland, Me-, "a. The Cumberland County
Democrats Convention held here to-day
nominated for State Senators Nathan Cleaves
of Portland, Paul G. Blanchard of Yarmouth,
James Tricky OF Cape Elizabeth, and Zeb-
ulon Jackson of Naples. For County Com
missioner Silas S. KILN of North Yarmouth;
Judge of Probate H. j. Swazey of Standish
for Register of Probate. H. j. Bradbury of
Westbrook; for Treasurer Lemuel II. Storer
of Harpswell. 1t endorsed the State Conven-
ton resolutions and nominee, accepting dec
larations of principles in Mr.. Kimballs letter
of acceptance of their platform
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-08-25

The Governor and Council were engaged
al day on Wednesday and portion of yes
terday in examining and auditing accounts.
In the afternoon a hearing was held on Pc
tition for the pardon of Nathan Hills of
Brooks, in the State Prison for liquor selling.
Arguments were made in the case by Mr..
Hartman and E. X. Doyle, county attorney
of Waldo county. Nominations will be made
and an adjournment reached this morning.
The Council will come together again on
Friday of next week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-08-25
Educational Convention at st. Louis.

ST. Louis, "a. The National Educational
Convention last night appointed committee
of thirteen to secure the systematic and po-
tential support of the country when measures
for the establishment of national university
shall be brought to the attention of Congress
Resolutions were adopted that the associa-
ton will look with favor on any plan giving
pecuniary aid to the struggling educational
system of the South, that the general govern.
ment may deem judicious, and that COM
mittee of one from each State and Territory
be appointed to take such action as seems ex-
pedient to secure presentation of the i'm
provements in education at the International
Exhibition at Philadelphia in 1876. Newton
Bateman of Illinois read from an elaborate
paper entitled, elbow far may State pro-
vide for the education of children at the pub
lie cost" and William L. Harris one on "Na-
tional University"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-08-25
New York Produce Market.
NEW YORK. Aupust %

COTTON-sales 200i bales: mid. uplands 1917.
FLOUR-l2S0O; state % as IS; round hoop Ohio
5 s096 50: western 95a7 10; southern 1893 90.
WHEAT u 5000 blu; No. spring 349l Al; new
Go do l34d | Al; winter red and amber western
CORN-lGl 900; new mixed western, 67s67h; o
90
OATS-state 00OG0 western 42g52
PORK-U00. new mess, 1859 1915 old, COCO
00.oU. prime, 1850 HOO
LARD-00a steam; 9kalo; KETTLE.
EUTTER-West'n, 10a20; state, 1880.
WHISKEY 00O0; Western free, 99l.
RICE-Carolina, 1sa9H.
SUGAR Porto Rico, Muscoy ado, q
90.
MOLASSES-N. O. "A.
SP'1S TURPENTINE 5i1a.
ROSIN-2S5 for strained.
PETROLEUM-crude, II; refined, PAX
TALLOW-97s
FREIGHTS TO LIVERPOOL Cotton,
nour s. d, wheat 9xd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-08-25

Corns, Bunions, Ingrowing Nails and their
attendent 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 and untiring perseverance, DR.. j.
Briggs gave to suffering humanity his reme-
disqualification and Curative. The popular
ity which they have gained, and the entire
satisfaction derived from their use, is well
known and are attested by all classes who
have suffered with Corns, Bunions, Ingrow-
ing Nails, Chilblains, Frosted or Blistered
Feet &c. Sold by all druggists. fly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-08-25
Completion of the Connecticut Valley
Railroad.

HARTFORD, Conn.,, "A.
The completion of the Connecticut Valley
Railroad was formally celebrated to-day by
an excursion from this city to Saybrook,
bearing officers of the road, Gov. Jewell and
the members of his staff, Senior Buckingham,
Ex-Govs. Holey and Hawley, and hundreds
Of prominent men from this city and the towns
on the line of the road, some of them with
their wives. There were enthusiastic re-
joicings on the line of the road and at the
stations. At New Saybrook, the southern
terminus of the road, there were formal ex-
ercses. collation., and speeches in re-
spouse to toasts, by Hon. j. L. Strong, Gov.
Jewell. j. c. Walkley, President of the road,
Mayor Chapman of Hartford and many
others. A gold watch and chain were pre-
sented to President Walkley in appreciation
of his 1abors for the road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-08-25
FINANCIAL e. &C NINE c Il.
New York Money Market.
NEW YORK, August "a.
New York Stock Market.

Mariposa, 81, do. pfi., "a; Canton Co. 7sx Gum
berand Co., a; Western Union Tel. Co., 6lzs.
Quicksilver Mining Co., l2zPacilc Mail, 52ss
Boston Water Power, 40. Adams Elk. Co., sai. /;
Wells, Fargo & Co47}s American Merchants Un.
BIN; U. s. Eek. Co., 81 N. Y Central and Hudson |;
River, $50 do. scrip, 81. Erie, 3ois do. pfd seq
Harlem rs; do.pfd 1871; Reading. 1872 Mich
Central. 1904 Lake shore and Michigan southern
1l0zs; Illinois Contra 1897 Cleveland & Pittsbrrg
ll71s; Chicago& North Western ,703S 20 preferred
az Chicago 4 Rock Island. 1924 Mil 4 St.Paul.
6Ias do preferred SIX Toledo Wabash & Yves :
ern. 633. Toledo, Wabash & Western preferred,
81; Pittsburg & Fort Wayne, o9Z Terre Haute
%, do. pld So Alton, liz do. prefd 100
Ohio and Misc. AZ Boston Hartford & Erie, tx
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-08-25
ST ATE NEW s.

The Wilton Agricultural Society will hold
their next Show and Fair at Wilton Upper
Village, Sept. eth.
Owen & Little and Richards an Morrill, are
building fine block of stores on Lisbon ST.,
at Lewiston, in the upper part of which is to
be hall capable of seating 1000 persons.
The cost Of the building will be about $780,
900. -
The Chronicle says that cattle are horse
buyers are plenty in Franklin county, prob
ably owing to the short hay crops, but the
farmers rightly conclude not to sell at ruin
GUS prices. Good prices are demanded and
generally received.
Through the liberality of S. H. Blake of
Bangor, Bowdon College has been enabled
to secure, by purchase, a large and valuable
Herbarium. This collection of plants is par
ticularly rich in New England and Western
species.
The Journal says that Adjutant General
Murray has extended an invitation to the
Auburn Light Infantry to be present and Join
in the festivities incident to the opening of
the Eastern and North American r. r. early
in October. The Infantry accepts the invi-
tation and will be present in full ranks.
Ihere are tnree campmeetlngs IN Name
this week.
Mr.. Elisha Coffin an aged and worthy citi-
zen of Harrington, died very suddenly on
Wednesday last. He was engaged washing
his face, when he fell and expired.
The Cary concert in Portland was a mag
niticent success.
A party of down-easters left Portland on
the 9th, ate ice cream on the Rocky Noun
tains on the 18th and supped in San Fran
cisco ON the 10TH
The Belfast Journal says that the house
of William Hatch of Belmont, was entirely
destroyed by fire, together with most of the
furniture and bedding, on Sunday last. Mr..
Hatch was absent at the time, leaving no one
bnt his wife and family at home. When they
discovered the fire, with the aid of horn
they summoned the neighbors, but the flames
had made too much progress for their feeble
efforts. The fire originated from defect in
the chimney. Partially insured.
That mackerel are large and fat this year
is accounted for from the fact that manv
grasshoppers have been carried by the west
erly winds to the sea, and have been gobbled
up by the mackerel.
Capt. Benz. Wood of Ellsworth, came yery
near losing his vessel off Monhegan. A heavy
fog was prevailing at the time.
The drying room of Wyman's tub mill at
Saccarappa took fire Tuesday evening and
portion of the stock therein was burned,
involving loss of about 500.