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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-27

The Telegraph, in speaking of the recent
fire in Brunswick, says "The loss is far
more than the amount in dollars indicates, in
asmuch as so many different kinds of bust
entirely without resources. Besides, men
lose, lily able to meet their losses, and in
some cases the property burned may COM
prise good share of all they possess. How
to start up again? That's question not so
easily answered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-27

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
righteousness" Nothing will cure you so
speedily and permanently as DR.. 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.
feb2l-t&wlweod
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-27
FROM CINCINNATI

Cincinnati, Feb. 20. The Executive Com
mittee of the labor party have resolved to
place separate ticket for city officers before
the people.
The rain has fallen steadily since 10 o'clock
this forenoon.
Cincinnati, Feb &C. The furniture factory
of Felwlck Googh & Co., was partially de-
stroyed by fire to-day. Loss, $20,0 900.
Engineers will commence locating the
route for the Cincinnati & Dayton short line
railroad this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-27
FINANCIAL 9 COMMERCIAL.
New York Money Market.
NEW YORK, Feb 25.

New YORK, Feb. 25.

New YORK. Feb. 25
Marlposa, Ok, do pfd., o. Canton Co. "a. Cum.
berland Co., 80; Western Union Tel. Co, 81 a
Quicksilver Mining Co, II Pacific Mail, 49,
Boston Water Power. 2j1s Adams Elk. Co., 362
Wells, Fargo II Co., 33Js; American Merchants I'm
45}s; U. 5. EX Co., i5 \. Y. Central and Hudson
River, 959, do. scrip, 9l9s Erie, p do. pfd 43
Harlem, 1853; do. pfd, 1876 Reading, 994 Mich.
Central, ll7s4 Lake shore and Michigan southern
96b; illinois Central 1873; Cleveland 4 Pittsburg
1917; Chicago Il North Western Tx do preferred
s75S Chicago & Rock Island. 80 Mil. Il Paul
533s, do preferred 15!4; Toledo Wabash & West
ern. 5l95; Toledo, Wabash Il Western prefer red
IS; Pittsburg Il Fort Wayne $50 Terre Haute
2I's, do. .pld. So; Alton, ll3's do. prefd. 49,
Ohio and Miss. 2Gh Boston, Hartford Il Erie, %
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-27

The Camden Herald says an elderly man
Robert Rankins, employed at the Jacobs lime
quarry, was fatally injured by a blast on Fri
day afternoon last. A piece of frozen dirt
struck him on the back of the neck. throw
ing him over on his face, which was badIy
cut by the fall. He was taken up in an nm
conscious state, and conveyed to his home on
Chestnut street, where he fingered until Sat
urday morning about four o'clock. when he
died. He leaves a wife and several grown up
children.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-27

Andrew Bragg was before the Municipal
Court on Saturday, on complaint of John
Dixon, of an assault and battery on him.
Bragg plead guilty, and was fined 50 and cost.
Committed. Peter McCue being up for
drunkenness and disturbance, plead guilty,
and was committed for refusing to pay fine
and costs. Isaac Mason for being intoxicated
and disturbing the peace of his family, was
found guilty, and committed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-27

EXTRACTS" l consider Fellows Com
pound Syrup Of Hypophospbites superior to
any similar preparation yet offered to the
public.
"CHANDLER CRANE, NJ. D., Halifax, n. S.
1T is really good medicine, well adapted
to build up the system and impart vigor of
body and mind."-Fions the st. John ". b.
journal, Dec. 9TH. 1868. b2l-+&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-27

To-day is moving day at the State House.
The bills that have been ''laid over under the
rules" and all the "acts to amend an act ex-
planatory of an act defining the limitations of
an act entitled an act repeating an act reat
ing to the acts of the Legislature on the sub
ject of axe grinding" will be cleared up-the
"avenging sword sheathed, and good order
and quiet again reign at the capitol.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-27

The entertainment given by Bowers Min
strels the other evening, in Granite Hall, in
this city, was most creditable affair, and
showed that we have superior home talent
that has been developed to considerable
extent in the burnt cork line. Bowers and
Hayes are both good comedians, and are well
sustained by their company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-27
FROM CHICAGO.
Snow Storm.

Chicago, Feb. "a. A heavy wind and rain
prevailed in Illinois, Wisconsin Minnesota
and northern Iowa last evening, doing much
damage to railroads and other property.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-27

Mr.. ID. +. Steward of Brackets corner, in
this city, captured on Saturday and brought
into this Office live butterfly, who was found
basking in the sun in its gay summer attire.
1t is evident that our winters are growing
milder, and we shouldn't be surprised if one
of these days corn would grow without any
husks and beavers leave the dam building
business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-27

Men starve trying to live on the faults of
others. That kind of fodder is less substan-
tial than the husks that were taken as lunch
by the prodigal son before he ''came to him
self"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-27

Rev. Mr.. Mcmillan, pastor of the Metho-
dist church in Brunswick, recently baptsed
nine persons. The revival still continues in
that town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-27

There were paid at the Augusta Post
office, during the quarter ending Dec. 3lst,
1870, 1884 money orders, amounting to $685.
269.52.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-27

We call the attention of our readers to
Smith, Donnell & Cos advertisement of new
crop Cenfuegas molasses, which they now
offer to the trade. They have also in store,
choice old crop molasses, together with a
prime stock of Groceries and Provisions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-27

The weather last Saturday was more like
April than February The sun shone bright
ly, the air was balmy and the water running
down the streets gave all outdoors decidedly
spring like appearance. The weather proph-
cts say we shall get heaps of snow in March.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-27
FROM EAS TPORT.

PASSPORT, Feb. %. The British schooner.
Investigator and Grace were seized to-ddy BY
the revenue cutter Vigilant, Captain Free.
man, for violation of the coasting laws.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-27
FROM MEMPHIS.

Memphis, Tenn, Feb. 20. James Gibson,
Postmaster of Corinth, Miss, has been re-
moved for maelfeasance in Office A colored
man has been appointed Postmaster pro
tempore. asH
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-27
FROM INDIANAPOLIS,

Indianapolis, Ind, Feb. 20. C. L. VAL
landigham is here on a visit to r. G. Bright
Of the Sentinel. The political situation in
Ohio and Indiana Is supposed to be the object
of his visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-27

The stages on the shore routes are now all
on wheels.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-27
zocal ann State Menus.

Wheels and runners were half and half on
the streets Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-27
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FROM PROVIDENCE.

Providence, r. l., Feb. &C. Dr. Theoph-
Illus, c. Dunn, an old and prominent ply
stefan of Newport died to- day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-27
Bowdoin College.
MEDICAL DEPARTMENT.

FINHE Fity-tirst Annual Course of Lectures at this
Il Institution will commence FEBRUARY 10th.
ISL, and continue SIXrEEN WEEKS, 8 ss
FACULTY.
President, SAMUEL HARRIS, ID. ID.
Medical Jurisprudence, JOHN APPLETON, LII. ID.
Obstetrics, WIN. C. ROBINSON, NJ ID.
.natomy and phvs;o,o,, c. L. FORD, NJ D.
Ana'ons anu = ss'o'oss' II. T. SABINE, NJ. ID.
Chemistry, G. +. BRACKET, NJ. ID.
m Surgery, WIN. WARREN GREENE, M. y
Materia Medica, G. L. GoopAIE, NJ %,
Pathology and Therapeutics, (. n NJ NJ b
Demonstration OF Anatomy. d. u. FOSTER d. D.
ss-Circulars containing full Information may DC
had by applying to the Secretary.
IF BRACKET, NJ d., Secretary:
Bruins wick, Nov. 1870. NpME
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-27
FROM MARYLAND,

Baltimore, M. d., Feb. &C. Platts oyster
and packing establishment was burned last
night. Loss, $4,000. Insurance unknown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-27

THIRD ANNUAL
MASQUERADE BALL
CONCERN !
The Gala Night Of The Season
Granite Hall,
Thursday Night, Mar. I'd. 1871.
MUSIC BY
Chambers Full Band
OF PORTLAND.
COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS:
AUGUSTA
DIR. Geo. f. Brickett DIR. Geo. W. Martin,
Y. d. Pinkham, Capt E. +. Vyman,
% Whtehouse, B. T; Morse,
l. Boothby, w NJ. Thayer.
cCti cCheI D. + I'LL.
PORTLAND.
Col Geo. W. Kicker, Samuel Chadwick.
WESTBROOK.
Samuel Raymond, Putnam Boothby.
DEERING.
John Bell, N *. Sawyer.
GARDINER.
j. D. White, b Lawrence, Jr.
DAMARLSCOT'TA.
George s. Berry, Chas. F. Norris.
WALDOBORO
Henry Harrington, George Bliss.
V4RREN.
Edwin Smith, Jr.
OLDTOWN.
Capt Henry Drawn
UdTERTILLE.
G. c. Carleton. A. O. Smith.
SKOWHEG4N.
S. B. Brewster Chandler futile.
BELFAST.
L. d. woodward Chas. II. Mitchell.
WASHINGTON
Hiram Bliss, Jr.
WTsCAssET
Ed Hubbard, Thomas Call.
George Fisher. DA1H Frank A. Owen.
KENDESKEAC.
Col John b. Nickels.
VEST WdTERJILLE.
Manly frizZel.
JPINTHROP
Maj. p C. Bradford, Dr. Cochrane,
Crosby Shorey
LkWISTON.
Samuel Smith, III. ii. Dckey.
Concert to commence at $ o'clock, one hour pre-
vious to the Grand Entree of the Masked Dancers
MRS VINCENT, assisted by Mr.. Geo. W Ray
mond, has been engaged ny the Committee to fur
nish Costumes for this occasion, Costumes will be
{ n exhibition at the Mansion House Sample Rooms
on Water street, Wednesday, March LIST, at
O'Clock.
The sale of seats will be opened at Patterson's
Bookstore, where diagram of the Hall and Re-
served Seats can be SEEN on Thursday Feb. 23d, at
10 O'Clock A. NJ.
Front Seats In the Gallery and Stage. S1.00
All others, so
Tickets for the Dance, Sl.OO
Supper will be served in the rooms below the
Hall from Il till o. lock- Tickets for supper to be
had at the Ticket Office.
ag- Masks for sale at HUNT & FELL OWS'.
Water street.
No person admitted to the floor the Hall unless
Masked and i'll Costume. Ladies in full bali dress
with Masks will be admitted The Hall floor will
be reserved for the dancers entirely.
as-orders for Carriages to be left at the Mansion
House.
A1-Parties attending the Ball from stations
the p & X. r. r. will receive free return ticket on
application to J. W. Clapp, General Ticket agent,
at the Office at the depot i'll Augusta. feb2l-tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-27
Cincinnati Produce Markc

CINCINNATI, Feb. 25.
MESS PORK-a22. 90.
LARD-I25s.
BULK MEATS-sides IOl. Gil
BACON-shouder, ga; clear rib III; sides, is.
WHISKEY-00.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-27
DieD.

In Bath, oath inst, Mary E., daughter of James
and Caroline Campbell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-27
AMERICAN & FOREIGN PATENTS.
Il. II. EDDY.


Il. II. EDDY,
SOLICITOR OF PATENTS,
For Inventions, Trade Marks, or Designs,
No. rs State Street. Opposite Ki6y Street BOSTON
A FTER an extensive practice of upwards of 30
IA years, continues to secure Patents in the Uni
ted States; also in Great Britain France and other
foreign countries. Caveats, Specifications, Assign
ments, and air 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
all matters touching the same. Copies of the claims
of any patent furnished by remitting one dollar.
Assignments recorded in Washington.
No Agency in the United states possesses superb
or facilities for obtaining Patents, ascertaining
the patentability of inventions.
All necessity of a journey to Washington TO pro-
a Patent, and the sual great delay there, are
here saved inventors.
TIE t m on IS.
81 regard Mr.. Eddy 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
they cannot employ a man more competent and
trustworthy and more capable of putting their APP
plications in form to secure for them early and
favorable consideration at the Patent Office.
EDMUND BURKE,
Late Commits ioner of Patents"
"Mr. r. III. EDDY has made for me over THIRTY
applications for Patents having been successful in
almost every case. Such unmistakable proof of
great talent and ability his part leads rec
ommenI all inventors to apply to him to procure
their patents, as they may be sure OF having the
most faithful attention bestowed on their cases,
49, JOHN TAGGART.
Boston, Jan. l, ISL 1v2
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-27
STATE NEWS.

Ex-Governor Chamberlain will deliver one
of his lectures at Gorham on Wednesday,
March Sth. HE
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1871-03-31
Summary Of Important Froeeedingsin
Congress.

Senator Howe has introduced into tn,
Senate bills for ship canal to connec
the waters of Green Bay with LAX,
Michigan, Wis; making land grants il
aid of the Green Bay and Lake Pepi1
Railroad, and a railroad from Milwau
kee to Lake Superior, via Green Bay
extending the time for the construction
of the railroad from the st. Croix River
to the west end Of Lake Superior and
Bayfield,.
Among the bills introduced into the
House are the following: To repeal
the income tax; increasing the repre-.
sentation In certain states in the House
of Representatives to enable the peo-
pie of Colorado and New Mexico to form
a constitution and state government
the latter under the name of Lincoln,
with the view to admission.
The House has passed joint resolu-
tions repeating the duties on salt, coal,
tea and coffee. The vote stood at about
140 ayes to so noes
The House has adopted a resolution
instructing the Committee on Foreign
Affairs to inquire whether the acquisi-
ton of Lower California is feasible and
desirable, and if so to make such rec
ommendation as may seem best.
The House has passed a resolution
for the appointment of Committee of
13, to sit during the recess of Congress
and investigate the condition of the
south with reference to the outrages
upon the persons and property of Union
men Subsequently the Senate passed
a joint resolution to the same effect,
and it is probable that the House will
rescind its action and concur In the
Senate's resolution for joint Commit
tee of both houses.
Sumner presented In the Senate a
memorial from citizens of San Domin-
go who had been exiled from their
country by Baez, setting forth his cru
elites to them and all who opposed him
and the scheme of annexation, that the
vote In favor of annexation was OBJ
tanned by force; and protesting against
that measure. Before the memorial
had been half read the point was raised
that it was against the usage of the
Senate to receive memorials from for
eigners, and the reading of the paper
was stopped.
OObA AOuoco ndNCsCOpCuIIcu III grant Q
ing permission for the erection of
monument to Prof. Morse, on the cor
ner of Seventh street and Pennsylvania |
Avenue, Washington.
Senator Davis has proposed an amend
ment to the constitution for the estab-
lishment of a constitutional tribunal, !
consisting of one member from each |
State, with power to decide all ques-
tions of jurisdiction between the United
States and the several states, aid the
constitutionality of acts of Congress or
any government officer, and to open and
count the electoral votes for President
and Vice President.
Nearly the whole session in the
House on the 18th was occupied by a
bitter personal alteration or debate
between Speaker Blaine and Gen. But
Ter, growing out of certain charges
made BY the latter in a circular to the /
the principal of which was
hat the passage of the resolution for q
Of investigation into South
srn outrages was secured by a trick.
The Speaker was active in getting up
he resolution, and Butler opposed it,
hence the quarrel.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1871-03-31
Wit and Uumor


WHAT did the spider do when he
came out of the ark7 He took a iy
and went home.
WHY is grain of sand in the eve
like q school-master's cane? Because il
hurts the pupil.
A LITTLE girl hearing that new pa
per was to be started to discuss Giving
issues, asked her papa to subscribe,
as she wanted to read more about the
"old woman who lived in shoe"
A cocKNEY travelling in Florida writes
the 'these blarsted Yankees cawn't
heven speak Henglish, you know. Ere
ha Massachusetts, man-Boston hi think
was talking about crocodiles, q said
''they were lively bug and smelt 'orri-
bly, loud.
AN over-the-way neighbor fairly pos
ed US the other night by asking us the
simplest question, "When is a fish
crazy ~ and assured us it was only
when the aforesaid fish was i,l-seiae.
We Immediately left.
A STATESMAN who had failed wrote on
his front door Payment suspended for
thirty days
A neighbor reading this said: "You
have not dated the notice"
mo- said he, 81 donot intend to do
so; it would run out if did"
AT California fair recently, several
bottles of strained honey were put on
exhibition, when chap put bottle of
castor oil with the rest. The opinion
of all who tried it was that the bee that
laid it was fraud.
A YOUNG couple of Molineites were
married one day last week, and were
escorted to the evening train by many
friends and a brass band. When the
two consisting of Mr. ID. O. Dimock,
Jr., and Mrs. ID. G. ID. had entered the
cars, the band struck up the popular
tune, "Put Me in My Little Bed" 1t
is said the happy bridegroom is still
hunting for the leader of that band
with o view of putting him in his little
bed with broken nose.
SICK gent (walking into a whiskey-
shopE" Well, 1 believe viii spend
my dime in crackers this morning.
Bar-keeper hands him crackers, which
he tastes,
Il can not stand them give me some
brandy for the crackers
Bar-keeper gives him some. bran
dY.
de pours it out, smells of it, shakes
his head.
"Don't think 1 can go that. Give
me some whisky for the brandy"
Bar-keeder hands out the whis-
key.
He turns out full glass, drinks it
down and starts out. m afsr
Bar-keeper-" Hold on, therel you
have not paid me for that whisky.
Sick gent-"I gave you the brandy
for the whiskey sir.
"Wen, you amt paid me for the
brandy, sir.
81 gave you the crackers for the
brandy, sir. "
"Wen, You amt paid for the crack
"WeIl, sir, you have your crackers
yet"
Bar-keeper said no more.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1871-03-31
WHOLE NO. 237.
Telegraphie Notes.
AT HOME.

AT HOME.
TIE Pennsylvania coal miners ar
represented as firing Of the strike.
Rev. B. EAroN, for thirty years pas
/ rector Of Trinity church, in Galveston
died suddenly on the 18th, while deliv
erlng a sermon.
TIE Senate Committee on Militar,
Affairs have agreed to report favorabl,
on the bill to sell the land and fort O.
the war of 1912 at Sag Harber, Lons
Island.
HE following nomination was sem
to the Senate yesterday: James M
Wilson, of Missouri, United States
Consul at Nuremberg.
SECRETARY Boutwell, is preparing tc
pay the May and November interest on
the ive-twenty and ten-forty bonds.
JuDeE ELLIS LEWIS late Chief Justice
OF the Supreme Court of PENNSYLVANIA.
died at Philadelphia on the 18th, aged
"a years.
SEVEN persons were injured on the
18th, by a construction train on the
Pittsburg and Connellsville railroad
running into creek.
BURGLARS entered the Rossville Ex-
change Hotel, at Lawrenceburg, Ind.
on the night of the 18th. and being
discovered by the wife OF the proprie-
tor, killed her with a revolver. They
effected their escape, having secured
some S400 in money.
A COLLISION occurred on the Morris
and Essex Railroad, near Bergen Tun-
mel, on the 18th, which resulted in Sc
we're, If not fatal, injuries to a fireman
and engineer. I.
TIE Neuse River, North Carolina,
Paper mills were DESTROYED by fire on
the 10th. Loss $50, 600; insured for
SIS, 900. -
The steamboat Rose Franks, with a
cargo of 1000 bales of cotton. was
burned at Trumbulrs Island, on the
lower Mississippi. No lives lost. The
boat and cargo are total loss.
GEORGE M. BARNARD. of Boston. G.
S. Bradley, of Providence, and @. R.
Chapman, of Hartford, have been
chosen assignees of the Boston, Hart
ford and Erie Railroad.
ABROAD.
IT is thought the revolutionary move
ment now In progress in Paris will
extend to Marseilles and Lyons, and
even to Bordeaux.
THIERs contemplates the removal of
the French Government to Tours. It
is said the Germans decline to interfere
with affairs In Paris.
A PARIS telegram states that the muir
ders of LIE Compile and Thomas were
perpetrated by order of Garibaldi, who
directs the insurrection. They were
shot In the garden Of the Rue des
Rosieres. Thomas resisted vigorously,
but Ganbaldi ordered him to be held
against wall while his body was nd
died with bullets. LIE Comte died with |
the utmost GOODNESS, smoking cigar,
and refusing bandage over his eyes.
Many other executions occurred.
PARIS is said to be full of Bonapart |
ist agents. Chevron, Cont, Rouher
and Regnier are there. The insurgents,
for some days past, have received five |
francs daily, which is supposed to have
been furnished by these agents.
The Ex-Emperor Napoleon has ar
rived at Dover, England. He was en-
Enthusiastically received.
SIR HENRY BULwER has been elevated
10 peerage.
The bark Cornwall was sunk by col
Lision with the steamer Himalaya, and |
eleven persons drowned