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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-05-16
Republican Convention.

Elnira, n. Y, 10. At the afternoon SEES
sion of the Republican Convention the fo-
lowing declaration of principles were adopted
LIST, protection to American citizens without
regard to race or color; %, the constitutional
amendments to remain inviolate; Sd, the
public debt to be paid in coin; 4th, no OPP
pressve taxation to pay the public debt; 9Th,
reform of civil service and repeal of income
tax, ranking privilege and all revenue taxes
except on tobacco and liquors; 9th, reve-
nue. tariff; eth, restoration and harmony in
the reconstructed States Sth a preservation
of peace with honor TO [ nited States with
foreign nations; 9Th. that respect for the
soldiers and sailors of the late war require
the principles Of the Republican party to be
maintained; 10th, that surrender Of the
Republican party at this time will be the sur
render of principles which saved the nation
from destruction; llth, that the cry of uni
| versal amnesty is deception, that no one is
disfranchised from voting or holding prop
erty; 18th, the politicians of the seeded
States have not changed their principles bu,
only policy; 18th, that all who have become
| alienated from the Republican party are in
vited to reunte with it; l4th, recites the
benefits arising from President Grants add
ministration; 18th, that it would be exceed
iugly unwise to change our able, tried and
safe chief magistrate for one untred and un-
certain, and we untedly advise the renom-
nation of Gen. Grant for the next President
of the United States.
The resolutions were adopted unanimously.
The chairman of each delegation then an
nounced the delegates to the Philadelphia
Convention with their alternates.
The Convention then adjourned sine die
amid enthusiastic cheers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-05-16
Democratic Convention.

Rochester, N. T., IL. The Democratic
Convention re-assembled at 3 80 p. M. The
committee on permanent organization report.
ed the name Of Thomas Kirsella of Brooklyn,
for President, who on taking the chair per-
manently, remarked that it seemed the young
men of the party were coming to the front.
He hoped that they would keep it, purity as
unsullied as had these great men who had
gone before them.
| The committee on contested seats reported
In favor Of the delegation from New York
city headed by John Fox, as elected regular
ly and directly to the convention, 10 accord
ance with the rules adopted last year. The
report was adopted.
Much discussion ensued on a resolution
that committee be appointed to select dele
gates to Baltimore.
Mr.. Farrell insisted that the delegates
should be appointed by the congressional dis
trict delegations, and moved q substitute to
that effect, which after discussion was lost
So to GA. The majority represented the
friends Of the unit system.
Clarkson N. Potter, from the committee on
resolutions, made report that the committee
had given the subject most careful and
thorough consideration.
The resolutions are as follows
The democratic party of the State Of New
York assembled in regular convention to ee-
lect delegates to the National convention at
Baltimore and to nominate candidates for
President, declare and resolve that we recog-
nize the changes in the nature and constitu-
ton of the government which have taken
place, and without opening the questions of
the past, are ready now to cooperate with
those, whatever their previous party affilia-
tons, who favor united and localized govern
ments and who seek to restrain the exercise
by Congress of absolute and general powers,
to prevent its catering on general private
legislation, to restrain the growth Of vast
corporations and to work a permanent civil
service reform. And be it further resolved
That the recent declarations of political
principles by the convention at Cincinnati, 10
evidence of the progress Of public opinion
towards sound and wholesome views Of gov
ernment. That we believe that all patriotic
citizens may unite upon that platform for re-
storing the honest administration of National
affairs and enforcing the obligations Of the
Constitution, and our delegates to the Balti-
more convention are instructed to take the
course best calculated to secure the triumph
of these principles and the election of any
candidate representing them who shall meet
the approval Of the democracy in National
convention assembled.
The resolutions were adopted
The following were appointed committee
to select delegates to the Baltimore conven-
ton James C. Spencer, Oliver Charlick,
Robert Christie, Robert Forey, James Il.
Olney, John II. Colby, Isaiah Fuller, E. NJ.
Holbrook, G.. A. Dayton, Ira B. Kerr, Died
erich Willers. Jr., W. II. Bowman, n. E.
Parsons and c. F. Bissell.
The convention then adjourned till to-mor-
row morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-05-16
Brunswick, b1t the question Of location viii
not be decided until all parties have had fair
chance to be heard. .ea.-sa
HallOwell Items.


Stated convocation of Jerusalem r. A. c.
at Masonic hall, this afternoon a, o'clock.
Work in all the degrees
On Sabbath evening next praise meeting
viii occur at the Baptist church, led by Prof.
Asa Hull of Philadelphia. The various so.
cie'ies will come together for praising God in
song. The music used has been prepared by
this eminent composer, whose books have
been used to some extent by some Of these
churches.
The Reform Club met at City Hall at the
usual hour Tuesday evening. The attend
ance was very large, many being obliged to
stand, as there was hardly room for the ladies
to all get seats. Mr.. Francis Murphy Of
Portland delivered very eloquent address
which was listened to with much attention.
Mr.. j. L. Osgood of Gardiner then follow ed
with some very interesting remarks in favor
of temperance.
We understand there is not single place
in Haliowell where glass of cider, ale, beer
or whiskey can be purchased.
Next Friday evening Hon. T. H. Hubbard
will lecture at the old South Church. Sub
ject: Temperance. The Hallowell Glee
Club will furnish music for the occasion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-05-16
State Temperance Reform Club.

A delegate Convention of the Temperance Re-
form Clubs of Maine will be held at Meonian Hall,
Augusta, ON Wednesday, June 9Th, 1872, at
O'Clock P M for the purpose of forming State
Organization, the object of which shall be to give
uniformity in Pledge, Constitution and By
Laws, throughout the State and to advise and
counsel each other as to the best means of promot
ing our glorious cause, and disseminating the prn
ciples of Reform and total abstinence all over the
land. Our objects neither sectarian, nor po-
htical but simply the elevation of eur fellow men,
moral means, thus leading them into the path OF
higher and better life. Each Club shall be en-
titled to five delegates
Free entertainment will be offered to all delegates
who may attend, and free return tickets over the
Railroads.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-05-16
STATE NEWS.

The seizure of liquor still continues at
Bangor and vicinity.
The Wing says that one of the largest
Gland lock salmon" ever taken in tine waters
of Maine, was captured in Sebec Lake on the
18th inst. by a Mr.. Waterman of Foxcroft.
The specimen weighed eight pounds, and
one one of lot of one hundred and sixty
taken by the party.
The class of 70 in the Portland high
school, has done most sensible thing in
wishing to dispense with the class party usu-
ally given at the close of the school year.
The expense has been yearly increasing, and
the occasion has very little of school interest
in it to the graduates.
A man named Moses Parsons, at work in
Murches mill at deer Lake, below Canter-
bury, n B., had both his legs cut off by
circular saw Monday noon.
The members of the class of 1874 of Bow.
doin College, will hold another of those
pleasant reunions during commencement
week, in July, in Portland. and the class
dinner will be served at the Falmouth Hotel.
Among the members resident in Portland are
Hon. w. w. Virgin, Gen. Samuel j. Ander-
son, Judge Goddard and Henry Deane
Adjutant General Murray has directed the
Arsenal keeper in Portland, to issue the Bid
deford Cadets, sixty Enfield rifles and equip
ments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-05-16
Location or the Railroad shops.

The committee from the Directors Of the
Maine Central, to examine localities for the
permanent establishment and consolidation of
the company's works, were in the city yester-
day. on that business. The committee con-
sists of Messrs. Alden of Augusta, Jose Of
Portland, Morrill, of Readfeld, Coburn of
Skowhegan, and Ward of Boston. The COM
mittee held meeting in the forenoon at one
of the railroad Offices, and there appeared
before them the following citizens in behalf OF
the city, presenting the inducements offered
for the establishment Of the works here His
Honor, Mayor Eveleth, Hon. j. w. Brad
bury, Col. II. A. Dewitt, Hon. J. w. North,
Col. II. S. Osgood, Hon. ARENAS Libbey and
j. w. Bradbury, Jr., Esq. The fair grounds
below the State House were then inspected,
and neat and comprehensive plan Of a sur
vey made by Col. Dewitt and Mr. Matt Abb
bolt, shown the committee and fully ex-
nlained. 1t was shown that the twenty five
acres included in the survey were sufficient
for the proposed works, and although the
location is above the track it could be reached
by an easy eraue VI S'e"'1 'N " ~
mile. While of course the committee
made no positive and open decision in
the matter, it is understood that they are IA
vorably impressed with the locality. They
also viewed the location at the east end OF
the bridge, where are eleven acres lying on
one side of the track and fifteen on the other.
1t is urged by some that the works that are
now here could be retained and additional
shops put up on the east side, with an easy
junction between them. The advantage OF
this plan would be great is case of fire. Still
another place is offered, on the east side, at
Riggs Brook The committee left on the af-
ternoon train for Kendalrs Mills, the citizens
of winch place have offered inducements to
the company. Bids have also come from
Portland, Waterville, Bangor, Lewiston and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-05-16
Railroad Accident.
BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE
Daily Kennebec Journal.
Congress Second Session
WASHINGTON, Is.
SENATE.

WASHINGTON Is.
SENATE.
The Baltimore & Potomac Railroad bill
was again taken up, and Mr.. Morrill, of Yer.
mont, addressed the Senate in opposition
He moved to strike out all after the enactinQ
clause and insert bill providing for com.
mission, consisting of the Chief Engineer ir
charge of public buildings and the Quarter.
master General, to examine the whole subec
OF laying steam railway tracks in Washington
both by the existing roads and those in pro-
cess of construction, and into the location and
construction of depot grounds as bearing upon
the construction of streets, avenues and
parks. The bill was debated till the recess
Mr.. Trumbull, from the committe ON Ju-
dietary, reported without amendment the
House bill supplementary to the apportion-
ment act Of Feb. Cd, 1872.
Mr. Wilson, from the committee on Military
Affairs, reported without amendments, the
bill incorporating the National Soldiers and
Sailors Orphan Training Association.
House.
Mr.. Banks Of Mass. moved to amend the
item taxing coal tar ne-fourth cent per
pound, by making the tax 80 per cent. of the
existing duties. Agreed to.
MIR. Garfield of Ohio, made the conference
iSpOle oh thS oSuClsHCy UlIl. He paragraph
in regard to cotton claims, which was tile
chief point of disagreement. is modified sc
that the Secretary of the Treasury is author.
lied and directed to pay to the lawful owners
or their legal representatives, the value Of
all cotton seized after June 90ih, 1865, by
the government unlawfully and in violation
of their instructions. The net proceeds with
out interest are to be actually paid into the
treasury, the receipts thereto to be in full rat.
ification Of all such claims and not to apply
to any cause now pending before the court Of
claims, or to any cause not filed in the treas
ury department within six months after the
passage Of this act.
a question was raised in the House as to
the right of one of the conferees, Senator
Sherman, to state in the report why he did
not assent to it and under the discussion OF
the chair it was treated as mere notify, and
the conference report was directed to be
recorded in the journal Of the House assigned
by the three House conterees and two Senate
conferees.
The report was agreed TO and the House
took recess.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-05-16

The imbecile daughter Of Mr.. Georse
Afchibald'of Portland, set fire to q pile OF
paper in one Of the rooms of the house the
other day and when she tried to stamp out
| the flames set fire to her clothes and was
burned so badly about the bowels that it is
feared she cannot live. -~-r=-t.@
Billiards. Orchestra of Lewiston, will fur.
nish music for the Commencement exercises
ut Kents Hill, the first week in June. They
will also give concert.
It's expected that Gov. Perham, General
Chamberlain, the Adjutant General and In.
spector General will be in Portland on the
9Th of June to visit the Portland Light 1nfan.
try, besides other officials.
There is project on foot for Miss Annie
Louise Cary to give a series Of concerts in
the principal cities of the State in aid Of the
Maine General Hospital,
The new Norway Bank bills have made
their appearance and have bright face.
A minister in Newry started last year with
one hen, and in just one year the products of
the old biddy were forty four dozen of eggs
for the market, which brought thirty cents
per dozen. twelve dozen for the use of the
family They set her twice, on twelve eggs
each time; she Matched fifteen pullets and
nine roosters, which if he had sold them this
spring for twenty-five cents each, would have
amounted to the neat little sum twenty three
dollars and forty cents.
The annual meeting of the American Insti-
tute of Instruction will be held at Lewiston,
as already announced, opening Tuesday,
Aug. 18th, and closing on Thursday Aug.
10Th. We may expect the leading teachers
and educators of the United States to be
present at this meeting, and it is to be hoped
that the teachers of Maine and friends of
education generally will be present in large
numbers.
The Lewiston Journal says that the Direct
ors of the Little Androscoggin Water Power
Company, Auburn, have practically decided
to commence the construction of cotton mill
forthwith.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-05-16
Boston Items.

Boston, Is. The steamer Concordia of
Boston. recently wrecked at Cape Breton,
was insured as follows; On vessel, India of
Boston, $1,000; National, $4,000; New Eng
land, $4,000; L. S. LIoyds, New York,
$4,000; North America, Philadelphia, $40 :
| 600; total $4,000. Freight, Mutual OF
Philadelphia, $4,000. The cargo was in
sured for about $4,000 in the Great Western
of New York, balance in New York and
English offices.
Timothy Mccarthy, aged 10, jumped of
moving train at Maiden, where he belonged
last evening, and died this morning of his in
iuries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-05-16
New York Produce M arket.
Nuw Vnpu Nav

COTTON sales SO bales. mid. uDiands 232,
FLOUR G3U0; state 72Jg So; round hoop ONO
si59l04O; western 25el0 GO; southern s,59lS 50
HEAT $1,000 bu; No. spring 1859 new
e3 , do winter red and amber western 200 a2us
CORN $500 ; new mixed western 75a76;
co
OATS-sales $4,000; western 5es5s
PORK new mess, l3.75gl3.s0 old,
prime.
LARD s4s s1 steam: kettle, lO1.
BUTTER-West'n, ga state, 2se3l.
WHISKEY Western free 80.
RICE-Carolina, S%g9
COFFEE-l4sl1a.
SUGAR-Porto Rico. O ;Musoovado, s1as4
MOLASSES-N. o. 601s0
SP'TS TURPENTINE-a56
ROSIN- 937O
PtTROLEUM-crude,l 2A al3l.; refined "A
TALLOW- 9993s
FRElGHTS TO LIVERPOOL Cotton, lag
I'd, -four 0s, Cd, wheat 4t.d
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-05-16
News from New York.

New York, Is. The Chamber of Com.
merce to-day with but one dissenting voice,
adopted resolution approving the supple
mentary article to the Treaty of Washington.
1t is understood that the Stokes trial will
soon come on. Judge Ingraham has been
asked to preside.
The laborers on the new post Office build
ing have commenced working on the eight
hour system.
Richard Caldwell, who has been tw years in
Ludlow street Jail, on an indictment charging
him with completely in the draw back frauds,
was to- day admitted to bail in $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-05-16
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L&&l MSTITUTE
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~ 18nfIx PLACE. BOSTON, 0A43
THIS Institution was established IN 1915. 10 ~
l. cure the greatest perfection IN the practice
permanent place where families and invalids could
obtain the best medical advice, and such remedies
as might be required, without the use Of poison
Gus drugs.
DR.. Greene has been physician Of this Institu-
and his success is, we believe, without parallel
Especial attention given to Ecrofula, Catarrh.
Cancer, Female Complaints, Seminal Weakness,
Dyspepsia, Dropsy, Fits, Paralysis, Rheumatism,
Humors 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.
DR.. Greenes Medical Pamphlet, descriptive of
diseases, and their proper treatment, will be sent
free to invalids.
Also Treatise on Diseases of the Hair and
Scalp, and the bad effects Of using injurious prepa
rations for the hair, and the advantage Of using
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-05-16
FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL.
New York aaoney Market.
NEW YORK, MAY Is
New York Stock Market.
New YoRKs May Ii

Mariposa do pid, Canton Co. 81; Cum
berland Co. 10 ; Western Union Tel. Co.. 754
Quicksilver Mining Co., Al; Pacific Mail. s51I
boston Water Power, 80; Adams Ex. Co.. 49,. .
Wells, Fargo Co, So. American Merchants Ia
.6 U. 5. Elk. Co., 's>s n. Y. Central 4 Hudson
River, 974 do scrip. " Erie, G9]. do. pfd, s2A
Harlem 1851 do. pfd 1870 /; Reading, Mich.
Central, rs; Lake Shore and Michigan southern
957s Illinois Central 1856; Cleveland Pittsburg,
s2A. Chicago & North Western, 75s. do pfd 49,.
Chicago Il Rock Island ny Mil. y Paul "
do. so; Toledo, Wabash \ Western, 7jsl !;
do pfd So; Pittsburg u Fort Wayne, s61. Terre
Hsute 49, do. pfd 90 Alton, il5; do, pfd ll6;
Ohio Miss, 49,; Boston, Hartford 4 Erie loA.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-05-16

An aged lady in this city has written the
following lines for the benefit Of Mr.. Nye's
boys of the Cold Water Temple;
BOYS bewarel touch not the weed,
The filthy, nauseous, poisonous stun,
OF stimulants you have no need,
Then smoke not, chew not, take no snuff
OH It's sad sickening sight,
To see young lads of tender years,
Throw DER themselves this mldew blight,
This harbnger of untold fears.
Then of the Jirst ,chW boys beware
And heed this geuue warning given.
Fear to do wrong, and nebly dare
To live for Christ, and Truth and Heaven.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-05-16

The fourth district republican contention
met at Bangor yesterday and chose S. II.
Hussey of Houton and Ezra C. Brett of Ban
gor as delegates to the Philadelphia conven-
ton, with Chas. A. Boutelle and Russell Kit
fridge as alternates. resolution was passed
instructing the delegates to support Grant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-05-16

The roads are now getting in such good
condition as to invite the people to patronize
the excellent livery stables in this city. 1t is
wonderful how many people drive their own
horses now.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-05-16

We hear some talk of forming boating
club in this city. Base ball seems to be en-
,irely dead We hear of no victims ready to
sacrifice themselves on either base, field,
short stop, catcher, and not soul who has
any ambition to be turned into pitcher.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-05-16

The Pullman palace car "Saturn" now in
the shops of the Maine Central at Waterville
being vanished and cleaned, will be placed on
the road to run between Bangor and Boston
in the place of Jupiter" which will be taken
off and served In the same way.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-05-16

We alluded the other day to the fact that
laid between this city and Hallowel. Other
parts Of the Maine Central are being improved
in like manner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-05-16

Work on the railroad at Waterville, which
makes the junction Of the lower and upper
roads at that place instead of Kendall's Mills,
is being rapidly pushed, and in few days the
track will be laid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-05-16

A gentleman in Gardiner who has painted
his house white with green trimmings, has a
rival in this city, who has pea-green house
with "yaller" trimmings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-05-16

The boys will have ts collect an unusual
quantity Of old iron and paper rags this year,
as three circuses are pointing this way
Stone & Murray's, Bailey's Circus & Menag-
erie, and Howe's London Circus and Menag-
erie.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-05-16

Yesterday was day calculated to set people
getting their refrigerators ready. But the ice
man tells us that the regular season does not
begin till the goth
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-05-16
Suicide.

Lewiston, Me-, Is. despatch to the
Lewiston Journal states that Mrs. A. league
committed suicide at Damariscotta this morn
ing, by hanging herself to high bed post.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-05-16
Marrien.

In Saco, 18th inst, Phineas Kelly to Miss Louisa
Cushman.
In Bath, 18th inst, William Sprague to Miss Celia
A. Gilliard, both of Bath.
In Winthrop, 18th inst, Frank c. Johnston of
Brooklyn, n. Y, to Miss May b. Jones of Winthrop.
In Dresden, 2lst ult., Gustavus A. Perkins to Miss
Ann Il. White, both of Dresden.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-05-16

The Argus calls the crowd gathered at the
Greeley flag raising in Portland "a seethng
mass of humanity, but the Press "don't seethe
point"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-05-16

Hon. Joshua Nye and E. f. Pilisbury, ESQ,
went to Biddeford yesterday to address the
Reform Club in the evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-05-16
Tomato Plants for Sale.

TNHE subscriber wishes to inform those who are
i in want of some OF those nice Tomato Plants
which are always found a. his Greenhouse, that
they are now ready. He has variety, among
which are the Gen. Grant, Tilden, Trophy, Perfect.
ed, Large Red, and several others. Call early and
get your plants at l.. Il. ALIENS,
mayl5f4t North end Second st., Hallowell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-05-16

H. r. Butterfeld is probably the most ex-
tensive shovel handle manufacturer in this
section of the country. He has factory in
Vassalboro', and one in Freedom. The form
er he operates in the winter season, and tie
latter during the summer. Recently at his
factory in Freedom he turned out and finish
ed in one day MAY lo) 375 dozens of handles.
This was big days work. Last week he
manufactured eighteen hundred dozens OF
handles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-05-16
Chicago Produce Market.

CHICAGO, May 10.
FLOUR-spring extras s.25
WHEAT-No. :, 1869
CORN-464 No. Ar
OATS-3s4
RYE-No 2, 81
BARLEY SO for No. 3.
MESS PORK 1870
LARD.
LIVE HOGS-2s0