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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-04-05

The census returns do not show that
the country is sinking in poverty, but on
the contrary exhibit a lattering growth in
wealth, in spite of all the losses by the
war The amount of property in the Uni
ted States in 1850, was S7,135, $50, 22S; in
1860 it had increased to SIG. l59, $780, 6S
in 1870 the amount was S29.975, 781, $40.
These figures are not suggestive of decay
OF panperism.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-04-05

its existence as party will be heard of after
August and September elections. North Car
olina and Kentucky vote in August next The
first State went nti-Democratic the last
time it voted. The canvass has already be-
gun there. If there should be coalition from
ont of the Cincinnati movement, it is regard
ed as quite certain that the Democracy will
lose more than they will gain. The above
estimate has been carefully prepared.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-04-05

Congressman james Brooks, of New York,
is described by Washington correspond
ent as down-East Yankee by birth, wearing
checked shirt, and looking - q Methodist
preacher did some twenty years ago, when it
was pleasing the Lord to be smoothly shaven.
His hair is thin and grazing, and he wears
gold trimmed glasses over his dark eyes. His
lace is full of character, but is dark, sallow,
and melancholy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-04-05

The Pittsburg Dispatch says: "Jury re-
form is soon to be practically in the States of
Illinois, Iowa, Ohio, and Missouri, the Legis-
latures of these four Commonwealth having
passed laws qualifying for jurors citizens who
read newspapers and take interest suffi-
cient in public affairs to obtain knowledge
Of passing events.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-04-05

Dispatches from Hong Kong say that
the American steamer Sirvonda and
her crew, having run upon rock on the
coast, were only saved from pillage and
murder, by Chinese pirates, through the
aid of the Asuhelot, vessel of our navy
engaged in. surveying the coast, which
happened OPPORTUNITY to be in the neigh
borhood. How much worse are these
Chinese pirates than some dens of wreck
ers alongour own Atlantic coast?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-04-05

Utah. shows her desire to become State
in the Union by adopting State eonsti-
tuition and making petition to Congress
for admission. While she persists, how
ever, in preferriug polygamy TO mono
gamy her entrance to the Union is doubt
full. Too many wives is the. great objec-
ton. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-04-05

man named John Christ was recently ar
rested in New York for stealing to procure
food for his family, and on going to his home
the police found eight miserably clad chill
dren, five of whom were but just recovering
from scarlet fever. Homes and employment
were found for the children, and assistance
given to the father. r
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-04-05
special Notice.

ou C monse, l. and Barn in good repair. Situated
This frra c s.reet, mile from Halowell depot
can1ain;na ootsins ~ acres of land; fine orchard
further particulars inquire of '' S'iu io"' for
JOHN II. LOWELL,
UraIouou ,,.o, oo ,, or I. ii. JACKSON.
i'"e''' -""io" 80 io'z' mar30.ttf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-04-05

Some of the republicans of Rhode Island
thought they could afford to allow local
considerations to control their vote in the
election, and so we have a less majority
than usual. In the national election the
State will give majority for Grant as
large as ever. Thee is no division on ma
torlal questions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-04-05
PRESIDENTIAL ESTIMATES.

The following estimate of the Presidential
vote has been made up and is circulating. 1t
is more liberal to the democrats, we think,
than facts will warrant. 1t is made on the
basis Of the last votes in the several States,
after making generous allowance for disaf-
fiction: e4
Total Electoral College, . 1857
Necessary for "A choice, l-g
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-04-05

The municipal elections in the West an
swer well TO the State elections in the
East. The general result is republican
gain. The quarter in which the liberal
republicans have any strength at the bal
lot box has not yet been discovered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-04-05

The monastery at Erfnrt, where Martin
Luther conceived the idea of reformation,
was recently partially destroyed by fire. The
rooms occupied by Luther, and his Bible,
which was kept as curiosity, were in the
part burned. Numerous relics were de-
stroyed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-04-05

An artesian well has been sunk twelve hun
dred feet in Chicago before finding water.
But the water now comes at the rate of one
thousand gallons per minute.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-04-05

The name of General IIawley is coming
up inConneeticut as candidate for Uni
ted States Senator Senator Ferry would
not object to serving another term.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-04-05

The English postal telegraph service has
turned out to be very profitable. Expenses
one million, earnings five millions, and the
public are most satisfactorily served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-04-05
NeM advertisements.
THE MORMON WIFE

Now is the time for Agents to secure territory for
this thrilling and fearless book. 1t comprises the
Adventures and Experience OF u woman-tcritten
by herSeif-for years the wife of a Mormon Prophet
disclosing all that is mysterious, wicked and
startling, Astounding in thrilling adventure, humor.
Gus and pathetic scencs-the most fascinating book
eXtant. steel portrait of the Authoress portraits
of leading Mormons both men and u0nea Life
and Scenes in Utah. etc. Sold only 6y Agents. For
circulars address HARTFORD PUBLISHING co,
Hartford Conn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-04-05

PORTLAND, March 20, 1872.
MR.. F. W. KTNsMAN:
Dear Sir-Please send me five gross Adamsons
Balsam
Inc sales of the Balsam very much exceed our
anucipatons. We get orders nearly every mail for
1t now, and hear complaints
Yours truly,
j.. w. PERKINS go.
r,, wv BANGOR, March %, 1872.
fRANh w. kINsMAN, ESQ Dear Strive are
nppy 10 pe apie to inform you that ont of over two
thousand bottles ofy your "Adamson's Botanic Cough
Balsam," which we have sold over our counter dur
ing the last three months, have not heard of one
solitary case of complaint against its nnr;yaiIaS
good results. But all who have had OCCASION r.
speak of it at ALL have spoken of its merits in tho
highest terms. of satisfaction. - NV
Respectfully yours,
WARREN l.. ALDEN @ ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-04-05

UFAnu TOtdT, JoT
1t will only be necessary for the Republic
cans fregular) to secure Connecticut 6, Penn
sy,vania ~, Indiana IA, and Arkansas 6, all
of which it is most likely they will get, to
elect their nominee, or they can dispense
with Connecticat and Pennsylvania, Arkan-
sas and Indiana, carry New York, Illinois,
and North Carolina, ali OF which is probable,
and hare one vote 70 spare. Missouri Repub-
licans claim their State to the Philadelphia
Ell e esee a.t THAT the Labor
ticket 10 al tie States, while il is doubtful il
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-04-05
BANK OF DEPOSIT.
+. A. naWley h Co.,
BANKERS,

No. i, DevOnshire, cor. State ST., Boston.
Four per cent. interest allowed on deposit
accounts, subject to check drawn as on any City
Bank.
and collections promptly acknowledged
We do General Banking and Commission Bust
ness, negotiate Bonds Stocks, Notes and other Sc.
curites, make collections throughout United States
and Europe. AS
DEALERS IN SECURITIES
we invite inquiries relating to Investments, and
give below the prices OF few of the most desirable
Bonds
Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Minnesota7s 921t
Indianapolis Bloomington and Western Is 30
Logansport, Charlottesville and S. W.. So %
Chesapeake and Ohio IS 81
Connecticut Valley Is 50
New York II Oswego Is 90
U. S. Bonds and other marketable Securities al.
lowed full price in exchange. spmarls.teod3
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-04-05
EARLY CONCORD SWEET CORN awarded

NTooRE,S IARlI, CONCORD SWEET corn, awarded
Potatoes, per bush -; Dbl, $3.50. King Of the
Earlics, 10 days earlier than Early Rose same
price. MOSES H. HUSSEY, N. Berwick. Me-
I IMMENSE SUCCESs.-Agents wanted,
l. male female, in every country in the United
states and Canadas, to sell our new and most use.
full Patent; from one to six used in every family
100 per cent. guaranteed. For samples and terms,
inclose ten cents and address
FERGUSON& CO., Gas River Street, Troy N. Y
AGENTS Vanted.-Agents make more money
n at work for us than at anything else. Business
light and permanet. Particulars free. q. STINsON
" Co., Fine Art Publishers, Portland, Maine.
e Piano Co., n. Y, 1st class $3.50. No agents
w. Os Names of patrons in 40 States in Circular.
CIT en- Agents profits per week. Will prove
~ LOU; i or forfeit $500. New articles, pat,
ented July 18th. Samples sent free to ALL Address
W IL. CHIoEsrER, 267 Broadway, n. Y.
TRTE FOR 81. Swiss Magnetic TIME KEEPER
ANOH and Indicator Indispensable to every
TlHE traveller, trader, boy, farmer, and for EN-
AAnA ERIBODY in need of a reliable time keep
er. Usual watch size, steel works, glass crystal, in
neat OROIDE case, WARRANTED to denote correct
time for two years. Nothing like 1t. 1000 sold
weekly. This valuable article, in neat case, will be
sent, prepaid, anywhere, for 81; for g.. Try
Circulars free. Order only from the Sole Agents,
+. KING 4 CO., BrattleborO Vt,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-04-05
AGENTS WANTED
new FOR AGENTS,

1t is the finest subject engraved, and surprises
every beholder with its wondrous beauty. Size
22x3j in. Price $3.50. Highly endorsed by lead.
ing Divines fall denominations. Agents who find
that Books 90 hard" can make $40 per day with
this splendid work of art. Male and female agents
wanted Write for circulars TO WORTHINGTON,
DUSTIN & co, Hartford, ct.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-08-10
A SMILE.

The.rain sweeps over garden brier,
The rain of the wayward May;
But drops, like pearls, from the foid. d bud
When the shower has passed away;
AS on the folded heart of Child,
No drops Of grief will stay.
But in the odorous days of June,
On the buds maturer birth,
The raindrops lodge till wanton bre, 1a
Has shaken them to the earth,
AS from maiden's breast of Voc
Is shaken by breezy mirth.
The rose that stands in its perfect prime,
When the days Of summer are past,
The storm beats down in its pride oil
place,
And its leaves TO the winds are cast;
A. the.heartty grief, in the autumn ofiife,
ls crushed by the rain and blast.
[Boston Globe.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-08-10

Y OIL NEws.-A well owned by M'Culla,
Bady and others Oh the Fox estate west
side, completed last Saturday is pumping
rs barrels per day. This well has been
nearly one year in going down.
A new well was struck about two weeks
ago on the Logue farm south Of the Clarion
river which lie doing 40 barrels per day.
It is owned by M'Intosh. This farm i
considered one of the best in this dis
trict.
There ars number Of new wells being
started near the mouth Of Turkey run on the
Keating farm.
The Alum Rock we'll IL pumping bar,
rels of oil per day, and about 20 barrels OF
sal! water. 1t is Owned by Shirtz, Faunce
N& Co.
The we'll on'the Isaac Nicely farm contin-
uss to pump 25 to 80 barrels per day. The
attention OF operators ia being directed 10
this section with hopes Of .6nd,ng q good
streak Of territory.
a company from Salem, Westmorelsnd
county, Pa, have got new well on the
Wm. Shoup farm which is flowing through
the casing about hundred barrels Fer
day.
The Scott well just south OF town. now
being tested is net making very big show
small well only is looked for.-lEmlep,on
Friend.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-08-10

CURi0sITrEs OF OILD0M - Messrs. Hess &
Tarbell, well known oil operators, are sink
ing well on the Hale Farm, some distance
north Of Petersburgh. The well was start
ed on the fourth day Of July last, and was
named the Independence well. 1t Is being
drilled by Mr.. Michael Hsils, and We arc
informed by Mr.. Hess that day before yes.
'erday the drill penetrated q vein OF pepu,
'oe ofimstone, ssa depth OF nearly 800 feet,
.hd near the top of the third sand. A few
lee' ABOVE the birthstone vein, q vein Of
0ard coal was struck. Since striking brim.
stone, the drillers are somewhat of the opip.
Ion that the lower regions can't be far off,
and 'hey handle the tools carefully for fear
Of usw and startling developments. New
wonders and discoveries Of other valuable
minerals are continually being made while
In the search for oil.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-08-10
NOTES OF THE DAY.

There are six ordained women pastors
in the Universalist Church 10 the United
States.
Ia the diamond regions of South Africa
people ilaa diamonds 10 the gizzards Of their
chickens.
An old rat in Chicago caught young
Que by the tail and dragged him away just
as he was stepping into atrap.
The Feeiee cannibals call roasted man
''long pig" One Of the chiefs has helped
eat nine hundred OF these ''loDg pigs"
Josh Billings says that opera music
does ut have any more effect on him than
castor oil would have on craven image.
1t is estimated that soothing syrups kill
100, 900 children annually, which must be
anything but o soothing statement to the
mothers who put their children to sleep by
their use.
Dom Piatt says there are two seasons in
which our Admin istratian seeks repose from
its gigantic labors; one is that which pre-
cedes the holidays, and the other that which
follows.
Metallic roofs are said TO be the best
safeguards against Lightning, as the roof in
stantly distributes the electric fluid over
itssuriace, aud by SO doing prevents all dan.
ger.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-08-10

Signor Frank Farini, the "man what
swallers the Sword" paid us a visit last
evening, expressly for the purpose of inform
ing Us that be did not drink whisk.y. And
why! Because the Titusville Herald said
shat Mayor Roberts witnessed his wonder.
full feat Of running q toad sticker down into
his keg, and because he ielt sick that night,
had pain 10 bis stomach, and only laid
down for q short time to rest hisseli, and
he never was known to drink. This Is hi.
say. Whele's the man dares say FArini wal
drunk after this.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-08-10

The following is the Kansas City (Mo. ,
Times account of George Francis Train i
lecture, delivered at that place on the 3Ott,
and we have no no doubt but that it is true
"His ssuhject last night was principally
George Francis Train, though be managed
to hnd time to prove Grant fraud, Greeley
swindle, hell myth, religion delusion,
Christ mockry, God creation CT Moses,
the Bible fable, the church den OF rep
tiles and frauds, State horde ofthe thieves,
the press machine for lies, en- American
citizen dog, while George Francis Train
has more intslle ctuality, more sense, has
seen more, and knows more than all the
wor Id beside, is Pagan, q gigantic frand,
9 statesman. an enigma, an oracle and,
above all, the next President of America. u
1t is relief to know that George has done
with Kansas City. He is frst.rate the first
time, but ever afterwards Q bore. Exit
George Francis. ''Come again no more"
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-08-10
Local Notices.

At meeting Of the General Commi,,o,
held at Franklin. August Stb, TO r,c.,,.
reports Of the subscriptions by the public II,
was
RESOLVED, that the public has not ,,
sponded to an amount and extent suf,ic;.,,
to justify this Committee iu assuming n.
responsibility of further testing the vslidiv
Of the casing and torpedo patent., therefore
also.
RESOLVED. that the General Comu,,s.
adjourn to meet at OIL CITY, ON FRIDAY
THE 10TH OF AUGUST, at II O'Clock !,
m, to receive any further instruc,io,,
from the public, or to enable it to seIee,
new committee in place of the presep,
one.
F. W. HASTINGS, Secretary
Aug. 9.td.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-08-10

Friend Cross, of tho Central House,
brought back from bis recent Western trip,
large number of stereoscopic views Of dif-
srent points Of interest on Lake Superior,
in'Aichigsa and on the Mississippi River
They are really worth an examination by
thoss who have never taken the TIP, and
BY oil who have an eye for the beautiful ir
nature.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-08-10

We believe 1t has not been definitely de-
termined. "whers the pins all 60" but q
question quite as interesting is looming up.
on the social horizon, :and that is, "where
do the flies all come from?" They: are ex-
perts who catch the persistent nuisanees in
scores by dextrous turn Of the wrist; sma il
boys impale them spon pins; vigorous wo-
men slash them mere iessIy with busters
thousands lose their lives in milk pitchers,
molasses jugs, and apple pies; ;while tens OF
thousands deludei to their death by he
smesred bread, tulnblers of water covered
with piece Of paper with treacherous hole
therein, and hundred other fatal devices
OF men and women, and yet the force seems
undiminished. Who shall tell whence th "
come?
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-08-10

Kentucky has wonderful spring OF water
that in summer looks like blood. The
bloody locking water ains from it twice q
week, butfer only few moments at time.
During the fall the bloody water runs but
once week; and aitsr. the disappearancs OF
the bloody hue, the watsrassu ms purp lish
hue, which soon passes of. The, water is
said to be very delightful to the tA1ts.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-08-10

The Postmaster General has appointed
Petroleum Centre Q British Internatieos
Money Order Ofico. Persons Wishing to
send money to Guy office in Great Britain or
Ireland, viii find it to their advantage to
send by post office money order, which will
be sent at the following rates.
On orders not exceeding $lO... rs cents.
Over $40 and not exceeding $50. so g
Over $50 and no. exceeding $50. rs I"
Over $50 and not exceeding $40. SI.OO
Over $40 and not exceeding $50. .l25s
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-08-10

1t is proper to state that Mr.. Dan Ed
wards, manager Of Simmons drug store,
claims that the woman who attempted to
poison herself day or two since, q full &C.
count Of which was published 10 the REC
ORD did not procure the morph inc at that
store, consequently be is entitled TO the
benefit OF statement 10 that effect
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-08-10
Gold at l p. m. ll5%
DEMOCRATIC RALLY,

The Democrats and Liberal Republicans
OF Petroleum Centre and vicinity, are invit-
ed to meet at sobers Opera House, Petro-
loum Centre, this Saturday evening, at
~ o'clock, for the purpose Of organizing a
campaign club, and for the Transaction of
such other business as may come before the
meeting. By ORDER.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-08-10

MOVES CRESCENT CITY CIRCUs.-By sd-
vertsement elsewhere II will be seen that
this great show will exhibit In this city on
Wednesday next. Ithas thoroughly es-
tablished reputation as frst-clafs Circus,
and is spoksn Of In the highest terms Of
praise by our exchanges. Read the adver-
tisement aud go'
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-08-10

A number of ladies in Gresnville, Ala,
have signed the following pledge: ."We,
the undersigned, do promise hereby that we
will faithfully abstain from the use of tobsc.
CO in any shape, form, or manner while in
church,
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-08-10

The Louisville Courier Journal postically
remarks: SIN Montgomery, Alabama, Tho
other day, four negroes got on spree; one
took out bis little jackk uife, and now there
amt but three.''
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-08-10

The Ti.usville Courier gets to this Office
about twice week on an average. Why il
bhis thus, Plupmer!
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-08-10

A Democratic meeting will DO held at
Sobels Opera House, this evening, for sthe
purpose Of organizing . Greeley and Brown
Campaign Club. Those interested in par
siCular, and tho public In general, are in,
vited 10 attend.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-08-10

A professional tea faster in England re-
Gently met with an accident on railway bv
which bis sense of taste was impaired,
thereby inJuring bis business capacity, and
aJury awarded him Gl, 900 damages.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-08-10

The Virginia Court of Appeals has ad.
journed withou: deciding as to the validity
of the repudiating acts of the last session of
the State Legislature. 1t is surmised
that no decision will be given for some
years.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-08-10

Tue spprehended destruction of tho world
by being knocked into fragments by the
Plsntamour Comet, did not appear to have
the slightest effect on the nerves of old sin
ners in this place. We have yet to hear of
single case Of repentance.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-08-10

A girl at Usage, Iowa, whose ears are
grown up, has no methed of hearing lexcept
through her mouth. When young mau 10
talking she keeps saying '.yes," for fear
lest he might propose to her and she not
hear it.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-08-10

A watch which was lost by an Ohio man
fifteen years ago, was recently ploughed up
on the owners farm. The land had been
all this while under cultivation, yet the
watch was not Injured, ami is low 10 good
running order.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-08-10

One of the finest copper veins ever struck
in this country has just been found iu the
Davidson mines, In North Carolina.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-08-10

WIN. Hagerling, while buglarizing the
house Of Mre. Evans, in Pittsburgh, night
before last, was shot and almost Immediate
ly killed by Lieut. Charles Evans, of the
Tenth U. S. Cavalry.