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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-07-06
FOREIGN NEWS.

Geneva, .. The American anniversary was
handsomely celebrated here yesterday. The
city was gaily decorated. In the evening q
banquet was given to American functionares
and visitors, Mr.. Adams responding to a toast
by expressed qualification at the work recent
ly terminated by which the fact of arbitra-
ton was established. lie said that the ten
dency of this result will be to reverse the
traditional policy of nations as to the mode of
settling differences
London, ). A despatch from CONSTANT
nople states that contlagration is now raging
in that city. One thousand houses in the
poorer quarters are already destroyed. There
are no indications that the fire was under
control. Further details are anxiously
awaited.
The 4th of july was more generally Oh
served by Americans in Europe than ever
before. There were special celebrations in
this city, Edinburg, Manchester. Liverpool,
Paris, Stuttgardt, Geneva and other cities.
Paris, ). The Duke DeNoailes, the newly
appointed minister Of France to the United
States, leaves Paris to-day for Brest 10 take
the steamer for New York.
Lieut.. Grant was presented to Thiera yes
terday and was cordially received. He leaves
for home the 18th inst.
\ banquet was given by Americans on the
evening of the 4th of July at the Grand Hotel.
Sixty persons were present Hon. Elliott c..
Cowdn was chairman. Among the guests
were Gen. Jas. l.. Donaldson, L. S. A.; j.
Meredith Read, Consul General of the United
States at Paris Col. Evelyn Washburn, son
of the American Minister; Mr.. Healey, and
several eminent French journalists. The
chairman on offering toast to the health OF
the President of the United States, made an
eloquent speech, recalling the early history
of America. He paid warm tribute of
praise and gratitude TO France, who was the
first and had since been the constant friend of
American independence. He referred to the
creation of the tribunal at Geneva as one Of
the noblest victories Of civilization, and saw
in it an exemplitcation of Richelius' maxim,
that differences between nations could he
settled without resort to the sword.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-07-06

Sam Conant Of Skowheean, BET ea sAs
election with D. 8. Foss, a. follows: n
drant be elected Conant IL to purchase bar.
rel OF Holsters and take them on q wheelbar.
row, nsh horn In hand, and peddls them on
our streets, the receipts to 70 to Toss. But
II Greeley be elected, Foss does the peddlins
for Sans benefit.
Ihere was quite hurricane at Oakhill on
| Monday last. It slowed the house Of Mr..
Geo. Christie round, blew dow two barns.
killed one COW, and broke the leg Of bis how
II extended to Waweig where It blew several
osrns down, and did considerable damage
otherwise.
A big State temperance convention In no
held IN Brunswick, Is one of the projects nov
being discussed by the Presidents Of several
Reform Clubs.
The grand College regatta takes place at
Springfield on the 23d Of this month. Bow.
doin will send six good men to take part in
the race. The Bowdoin boys are in excel
lent practice.
The editor of the Herald says he has met
gentleman of means and experience in the
business who proposes to come to Camden
and establish paper mill there, if the citi-
zens will take stock in the enterprise to
sufficient extent. He proposes that com
pany be formed with capital of CSC, 900 or
100000, of which he will subscribe some
portion and direct the operations. The gen
tleman referred to, holds eight or ten patents
for making paper of pine, spruce, hemlock,
poplar and other kinds of wood, and of grasses
under which he now proposes to work.
The shoe factory at Belfast is finished, so
far as the building itself is concerned, and
tho machinery is now being arranged. The
boilers are set, and the engine will be in
place in a few days. An immense amount of
steam pipe for heating purposes has already
been put in. The building will be lighted BY
gas. They will begin is make shoes ahou,
the frat Of August
The dwelling house of Thomas Owens in
Moscow was struck by lightning during the
thunder shower on Friday last knocking of q
portion of the shingles and clapboards, and
knocking down John Sands one of the in
mates.
a fine schooner called the Metric
Walker loo tons, o. m, owned by John
Walker, master builder, George Walker and
| others of Machias was recently launched.
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wa,er,ille Classical Institute ommeneemer,.

WsrERvIILE, July 4th. 1872.
Inc anniversary exercises Of the Classical
Institute commenced on Tuesday evening,
with a concert at the Baptist church. by
Chambers Band Of Portland, assisted by Mrs
Louise S. Mariner of San Francisco, as yo-
cslst. and Miss Jennie f. Taylor Of Water.
vile. as pianist.
The house WAS well filled at an early hour
Mrs. Mariners entrance was received with
enthusiastic applause from the audience.
The fact that she was one of the soloists at
the Boston Jubilee is enough to indicate that
her singing is of the highest type; and she IS
ranked among the first artists of the country.
Mrs Mariner is a native of Wateryille and
Was listened - by many friends.
Mis- Tayior's playing was excellent and
keenly appreciated by the audience.
On Wednesday forenoon occurred the an
nual prize exhibition. Hitherto the competi-
tors for the prize in defamation have been
selected from the school at large; this year.
however, the prize disclaimers were all of the
junior middle class. while the essayists were
of the senior middle class. The stage was
tastefuily decorated with flowers. The schol-
ars did credit 10 themselves and to the prin-
cipal. Mr.. Hanson. The committee for award
ing prizes gave the first prize in defamation
70 IL. W. George, East Orrington, and the
second to Fred J.' Bickneli, Waterville
The first prize for essays was awarded to
Manctte Il. Fifeld, Watervile, and the sec
ond to Martha f. Rice, Watervlc. The
committee also made honorable mention of all
the rest of the young ladies'
The exercises of the graduating classes
came in the afternoon. The programme was
q follows:
CoLLtGE PREPARATORY COURSE,
Praye by Rev. Mr.. Shaw
Music.
George Bowen Meioaey, salem, Mas.
:. The spanish inqais,jii,on, ,.,.. ,...,o..,
; Ircii qoi - vircit
Edwin Collins Long. tIachia,
IHslr.
,.o,ciumcat
Clarence Edmund Meloncy, salem, Mass.
~. Industry,
George Frank Youngman, Waterytle.
Charles sewall Andrews Ousileld
Music.
I.,piLS' COLLEGIATE COURSE.
l. The Present and the Future
Clara Emma Chandler Water lille.
Ada Louisa Getchell, wateryi,lc.
,. Nom Qni,, Sod Qud-peeds, not Persons,
olevia Chairman Hilton, Moa
:. life Work-N alcdictory Addresses
Ihl'ena Newman Folger, West " aterSil".
Music.
Conlewing Demonstrating Prize.
Music.
They showed q familiarity with the sub
iec,s handled, indicating that they had been
well studied. The Alumnae Of the institution
held meeting Immediately after the eXer-
cises. The school for the past year has been
very prosperous, the largest number at any
time 1eing pa. Total for the year 700
EpsIIo>.
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About three o'clock On the afternoon of
the fourth. slight tornado passed over this
city, accompanied with rain. But little dam
age Was done here, with the exception Of
breaking and twisting the twigs Of young
frnt trees and breaking corn in some cases.
and the like
In China the tornado passed across over
the town. uprooting trees, prustrating fences,
ETC., and causing considerable damage. We
haue not learned the particulars.
AT Waterville, the tornado was accom-.
panied by terrific thunder and lightning-tile
heaviest for years. The lightning struck in
several places. one being the Methodist
church, demo!ishing somewhat the chimney
above the roof It then left the chin.
ney. following down 10 the caves one of the
rafters. shiver;rS that into splinteTs, and
tearing of the shingles over it. It evidently
went from that into the gutter, following tina
to the in conductor, without damage except.
ing { small hole through the side of the gut
ter. Il then evidently followed the stream
down the conductor to the ground doing no
further damgaGe. except melting the tin a
li',l and making two small holes at de bot
tou'. The rain entered whore the shingles
were torn off and wet the p.asieIing consid-
ersbla, but i, ia hoped net SO that it will coue
Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-07-06

A well known newspaper man in Gardiner
recently took the sleeping train in Boston for
his home. He passed comfortable night in
his berth, and was not awakened until the
cars arrived in Augusta. Men sometimes get
in condition that renders it impossible for
them to tell when they reach home, dut the
gentleman alluded to is Highly Morrell
man. end was Jus; from n aatona. temperance
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FROM WASHINGTON.

Washington, j. A pardon to-day was de-
spatched to Long Branch for the signature OF
the President, for DR.. S. F. Shuman, con-
victed last July Of manslaughter on an in
dictment charging him with the murder OF
Henrietta Paddon by abortion, and who was
sentenced to two and one-half years in the
Albany penitentiary.
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New YoIK. july >.

NEW YORK, july ..
COTTON sales 2s;& osles. mid uplands 25}4
FLOUR $500; stale e I59 Ii; round hoop Un!d
WHEAT 6i00O bu; No. sprlng ~ al 81; new
do winter red aud amber western ldo9l6I
CORN-3GaG0 , sew mixed western n s6I .;
Ut
OATS-salcs .. - ;western+;1t;
PORN new mess, Il gag % old.
prime, !e.j
LARD SAG y. steam: keEIle, ~.
EUTrEk-Nt stn, Ii a2G state, 2's:s.
HIIISKEY..; Western free :"
RiCE-CaIo ina, 81 g.,
COFFEL-l5ta sl95s.
SuGAk-Porto Rico, 4 ;MG>ro't't" -. Az
MOLASSES-S. o. 3iG3i
SP'rS TURPENTINE-ai1'
PGTRoLEUM-crude, l2sla.; refined, -.
FREiGlirs ~ LIVERPOOL Cotton, las
u H. Hours, Cd, wheat s}ad
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Maine Historical Society.

yINIIE Annual Meeting of the Maine Historical
L Society will be held at their new rooms in the
chapel Bowdoin College, on Thursday, July II at
A. NJ. AT l0&s the society will commemorate It's
scmi-cenennial year, by papers and addresses,
suggested by the occasion, TO which their friends
will be cordially welcomed.
A. s. PACKARD, Recording Sec'y.
ErUnsW lex July l. l8.2. +wtSS
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A CHALLENGE.

New York, s.. Budd Doble. the driver of
Goldsmith Maid, has published challenge
offering to trot Goldsmith Maid against Bon.
ner's horses Dexter and Joe Elliott, best in
with weights and subject to all miles, for
from 5000 to $50, 1000, the race to take
place at Prospect Park or any Massachusetts,
Pennsylvania or New York course, and the
challenge will be open for one week.
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Coal Mines on Fire,

Alliance, O., s. The new coal mines two
miles north of the Limaville, on the Cleve-
land and Pittsburg Railroad, took fire about
o'clock on Wednesday afternoon. There
were twenty men and one boy in the mine.
Eleven men escaped and nine men and the
boy were smothered to death. Up to eleven
o'clock this morning seven bodies were re-
covered. The fire has subsidized.
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New York Stock Market.
New YORK July ).

Mariposa do pld., Canton Co. ~A.; Cum
bertrand Co. 10 Western Union Tel. Co.. 1A4
l."sIon Water Power. 50: Adams tx. Co. ga IS
Wells Fargo " Co., s96 American Merchants Ia
,;ls u. ). EN-. Co., So. Y. Central Il Hudson
River 977, do. scrip. s.ls; Erie, 81: do. pid. e
Harlem, lliis; do. ptd $50 heading, Mich
Central, 49,. Lake Shore and Mcnlgan southern
s6 Illinois Central 1861 ;Cieveand Pittsburg,
81: Chicago & North Western, 1874 do ptd 90is /;
Chicago x Rock Island, me- Mil. " st Paul 81
do. piu.,7s; Toledo, Wanash ~ Western, -;
Go. pid ~: Pittshurg X Fort Wayne, NJ; Terre
ONO 4 Miss, ih!s; boston, Hartford X Erie. :,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-07-06

The republicans of this city ase reminded
of the meeting at Meonian Hall this evening
for the formation of a republican club. Adj
dresses will be made by Senator Morrill, and
Speaker Blaine. Good music will be fur
nishcd. and the ladies are invited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-07-06

The republicans of Ward and put out
large and beautiful flag yesterday, across
the head of Cony street, on which was in
scribed the names of Grant & Wilson and
james G. Blaine, and the motto: ave go for
the man that whaled, instead of the man that
baled jeff Davis" The dimensions Of the
fac is 80 by u feet
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House for Sale.

nNE OF the most convenient and pleasantly stu.
~ ated houses in Augusta, containing rooms,
and everything in the best of repair, can he pur-
chased at u bargain ON easy terms if applied for
soon. Inquire at Journal Office, or address TO y
sis Augusta Post Onice. iuv3. IF
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Marrieo.

In this city, 9Th inst. by l.. ii. Titcomh. Es9 +,
Horace II. =. Pierce to Miss LYDIA j. Pierce both OF
Augusta.
In China, 4tl inst, by {. X. Evans ESD Robert
Walter, Nj. d. Oi Evansville, y. Y, to Miss Eunivc
c. Lippincott of China. Portland Tral script
please cory.
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BY TELEGRAPH
TO TIE
Daily Kennebec Journal.
Death of Hon. I. K. Kimba1l.
Special dispatch to the Daily Kennebec Journal.

Special dispatch to the Daily Kennebec Journal
Rockland, .. Hon. I. K. Kimball Of Rock
land, was run over in Boston on the 4th by
the railroad cars and killed. Mr.. Kimball
was President of the Rockland Reform Club,
and attended the State Temperance Conven.
ton held in your city short time since. He
was prominent in business and politics. He
was President OF Marine Insurance Com
pany in Rockland, owned property in blocks
of stores. dwellings and ships, and had served
in both branches of the Legislature. His
death is sad and sudden blow to his friends
and the community in which he resided. He
is brother to Mr., Bradford Kimball Of your
city. His remains ill reach here tomorrow
morning.
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Cincinnati Produce Market
STATE NEWS.

The police have made descent an the
liquor dealers in Bangor.
The ''Old John Robinson" Menagerie and
Circus is billed for Saco. August 9th
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Caution :,

4 LII. persons are hereby cautioned against pur-
"A chasing a note for $l3 given by Eliza Estes in
IA or of one ,EwALL PACKARD, OF Sidney, witness
cd by Mrs. Caroline Case, and dated Sianey, June
lst, ls12 AS said note frauduently obtained by
said Packard, and will not he paid.
ELIZA ESTES,
JOHN ESTES.
sidney, July ), ls72. july6t2taw2w
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William $. Badger, Esq, of the Maine
Farmer, has arrived home from Kansas in
fine health. He will now spend several
months at the lakes and salt water
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-07-06

This Institution was established In 1916, to Sc
4 cure the greatest perfection in the practice
and use of Vegetable Remedies, and to secure .
permanent place where families and invalids could
ohtain the best medical advice, and such remedies
rs might be required, without the use Of poison.
Gus drugs.
DR.. Greene has been physician Of this Institu-
ton since its formation, now twenty five years.
and his success is, We believe, without parallel.
Especial attention given TO Scrofula, CatarTh.
Dyspepsia Dropsy, Fits. Paralysis, Rheumatism,
Huuors Of the Blood, Diseases of the Skin, Spine,
Heart Kidneys, Neuralgia, and all Diseases Of the
Nervous System, Stomach, Throat, Lungs, and
all Chronic Ailments.
diseases, and their proper treatment, will be sent
free IN inyalidS.
Also Treatise on Diseases Of the Hair ana
Scalp and the bad effects of using injurious prepa
ratons for the hair, and the advantage of using
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There will be regular meeting of the
Reform Club at Meo3ian Hall on Sunday at
?. N. A rousing meeting is expected.
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We clip the following from the Troy 6

We clip the following from the Troy On.
W Wing:
Some three months since DIR. r. V. Pierce,
of Buffalo, n. !. commenced advertising in
the Wing, an article called abr Sage's
Catarrah Remedy. I'VE believed at that time
it was one of the many catch penny arrange
ments TO swindle people ont of their money,
but during the past few weeks have become
convinced to the contrary. We know of sew
eral prominent citizens who have suffered
from that loathsome disease "Catarrh," and
they pronounce DR.. Sage's Remedy no ham
bug, and in several instances have been en-
tirelv cured. We desire to give DIR. Pierce
the benefit Of tho same. mon&w
Gents Furnishing Goods. Large stock
@ ~ q
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Fares Greatly Reduced.
One of the large and splendid steamships OF this
line will leave Pier No. ~, North River, foot ofC anal
Street, at II O'clock noon, on the 18th and 10th oil
every month"; except when those days fall on sun.
day, ana then on the preceding saturday for AS
PINWALL, connecting, via Panama Railway, with
one of the Company's Steamships from Panama or
san FRANCISCO, touching at MANZANILLO.
All departures connect at Panama with steameis
Con South Pacific and Central American ports. Do.
parture of 18th touches at Kingston, Jamaica.
For JAPAN AND CHINA steamers leave san
FRANCISCO first of every month, except when IL
falls on sunday, then on the day preceding.
One Hundred Pounds baggage allowed eat h
adult. 50 Baggage-masters accompany baggage
through and atten,. to ladies and children without
male protectors. Baggage received ON the dock the
day before sailing, from steamboats,, railroads and
passengers who prefer to send down early.
An experienced surgeon on board. Medicine
and attendance free
For freight, passage tickets, further informa
ton, apply at the Companys ticket odice on the
wharf FOOT OF CANAL STREET NORTH
! RIVER, NEW YORK.
Iva y. Z. BABY, Agent.
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Girls Wanted.

TWO capable girls are wanted to do homework
i at Squirrel Island, during July and August
Apply at the office OF NJ. V. B. CHASE, l,6 Water
ST., (up stalrs) or at residence ON State street.
inne2I- nc
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The city clerk recorded ten intentions of
marriage in June.
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For want Of space We are obliged TO defer
our religious summary until Monday.
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The " Gather.
PROBABILITIES.
WAR DEPARTMENT,


OFrIcE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER.
WASuIN0Tos, July 5.--S p. NJ
PROBABILITIES.
The barometer will probably continue with
cut material change other than a slight fall
on Saturday throughout the Mississippi val
ley and the Gulf States. with increasing
cloudiness in the former region and increas-
ing humidity and temperature in the latter.
Northwest winds with clear and pleasant
weather will prevail in New England with
southwest winds on the lower lakes.
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Dim

In boslon, 9TH ult, of inflammation Of she brsiu
Miss Mamie A. Gray, aged ID years.
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'@ For Swelled Joints, Stiff Joints, Rheumatic
Joints, &C., use Renne's Pain-Killing Magic
Oil
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White Linen Vest. Large assortment Just
received by s. W. Huntington & Co.
iulv2.tlw
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Manufacturers of Wooden and Cotton Machinery
Terms for three wears as follows: year 80 cents
per day; I'd year sie0 per day; 81 and last year
sil0 per day. Board from s3.15 10 500 per week
None less than u Years of age wanted unless NJ
duced wages. Shops ahont two miles from Law.
renee, Mass.
No Andover, Mass, Jnnss is7s. asy2s-sm
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CaicasO Produce Market.

CHICAGO. July -
fLOUR-spring extras ! q
WHEAT-No. ,, I25a
CORN Nc. 80 i9ys
OATS-211
RYE-No 30.
BARLEY II, Tor No.
MESS PORK 1874
LARD-s4
LIVE HoGS-t2l
Cincinnati Produce Market
CINcINNATI, July ;.
MESS PORK-l27J
LARD 50.
BULK MEATS-siles S;.4
BACON--shoulder, ~ ciearrb 1a.; sides -.
WHISkEY-S7
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PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP CO. s
THROUGH LINE To CALIFORNIA.
CHINA AND JAPAN.
Fares Greatly Reduced.

7aa,AL'q ~ Ksr'''a porss, AMI carrying 1
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Apprentices Wanted !!

Twenty or thirty American boys from 1. 70 ~
wears of age can fId employment as apprentices at
The
NTachi11ist Business,
by applyingt to
Davis & Furber,
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just received by $. W Huntington Co.
july2.tlw
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FINAh CIAL s. COMMERCIAL.
New SOrR Money M arke;.

NV YORK, Juiv ..
Guid closed at ll3h
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The new track at Central Park, OF which
George NJ. Robinson is proprietor, was
opened for the first time to the public, and
the attractions which were presented to the
admirers Of the sports of the turf, were the
means of drawing collection of some three
hundred persons. The park is located one
mile and a half from the Kennebec bridge
on the east side of the river, and the track
is half a mile in length. and, although not
fully completed, is one of the best in the
State.
There were FIVE purses offered amounting
in the aggregate to $4,000.
The first purse of 5000 was open to horses
that never beat three minutes. $1,000 to
first, SIS 100 to second, $1,000 to third, and
800 to fourth
The following were entered; Mr.. Knowles
entered g. G. Maine Boy; John Il. Weber,
g. IN. Topsey; Benz. Gardner b. g. Milo;
Charles Dunning Bath, b. g. Hiram. In the
pool selling Hiram sold for $50 to 500
The race and first money were won by
Milo in 2,5Ga 2.5lt; 2.554. Hiram took the
second money in 2.54 02.52a. There were
six heats trotted which consumed the entire
forenoon. In the fifth heat James Keegan
who was driving Maine Boy, collded with
Hiram's sulkey, throwing out the driver, but
doing no injury. Hiram started into q run,
but was finally stopped, while Maine Boy
came in as if nothing had happened. The
heat was pronounced dead one.
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At jefferson Trotting Park the celebration
of the Fourth passed off very pleasantly.
The forenoon until eleven. O'Clock was taken
up by the foot race and whecbarrow race,
which afforded a great deal of amusement.
At eleven the speaking for the day took place
from the stand erected in the park. Rev. s.
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At Ellsworth.

There was parade of fantasies. pro-
cession composed Of the Masonic Lodges of
the city, school children. etc. exercises at
Hancock Hall consisting of number of short
and sprigh;ly speeches; dinner horse trot
on the fair grounds, and fireworks in the
evening.