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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-13
FROM NEW YORK.

It was runored late this afternoon that the
, life insurance war which has been raging FOR
the last week, was ended by the Mutual Gem
pany backing down.
-Four hundred and thirty Italian emigrants
mostly from the lower classes of southern
| italy landed at Castle Garden to-day They
| stated that nearly 1000 Of their coun.rymen
are awaiting transportation to this country.
They have little money or baggage.
y sale began to-day at the Brooklyn navy
yard of the condemned United States vessels.
| The Guerrero and Albany were first sold,
tlae former brought s54, 600, AMI tie latter
sis eco.
Ii is rumored that police commissioner
| Sigisulund kaufman, of Brooklyn, will
| resign on the grounds that there are more
commissioners than necessary, and that the
| position takes too much of his time for the
practice Of his profession as q lawyer. 1t is
| believed that the vacancy will not be flied by
any one.
A fire at III Essex street to day, damaged
the stock of Z. K. krumm to the amount o.
| 5000. Insured for $4,000.
The funeral OF Maud Merrill, who was
murdered in a house OF i'll fame, took place
to day. There was considerable difficulty in
| procuring clereynen to perform the funeral
services, but finally Rev. j. j. Bowens, past
! tor CT the North Baptist church, consented to
oficiate. lie eXhorted the women friends of
the deceased who attended tie fuacrnal. TO
, abandon their life OF shame.
| The old board of apportionmens to-day re-
iectcd the resolution authorizing comptroller
Green to issue $4,000 of County Ccur:
| House bonds.
The Jury in The case of \. Nelson, on trial
| for burglary ct the store OF Phelps. Dodge 6
&C., failed to agree and were discharged
They stood for burglary in The ID degree
and for larceny.
There was no quorum at the special meet
| ing OF the Chamber of Commerce to day,
called TO take action regarding the discrmi-
nation duty on merchandise imported in
French vessels from other than Frencn ports.
Comptroller Green was interviewed to-day
| concerning the rumor that he intended 10 re-
! sign. He said that the report was untrue.
Arrived, steamer City of Merid. from Na-
| yoN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-13
FROM WASHINGTON.

Washington, d. c., II. The Senate con-
firmed Jas. LORI, CT South Carolina, Envoy
Extraordinary, and Minister Plenipotentary
to Russia.
The President has nominated Samuel Bard
for postmaster at Chattanooga.
The Senate Committee on Naval Affairs
to-day held meeting on the House bill au-
thorizing the construction of six new sloops
of war. Secretary Robson stated his views
in favor of providing sor ten vessels, and 1t Is
believed that the committee will amend the
bill accordingly. A Sub committee consist
ing Of Messrs. Cragin and Morrill, of Maine,
we're appointed to prepare amendments and
eport to- morrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-13
All DoEox.1.sIxic@,
The New Sewing ilaeIlIle
Victor

VIA its recent improvements, Is he elmlla-t I.
mGst durable, aHd cOmlleee Family Sewing Ma
chine OF ali the varieties LoW in use; and, TO any
one wishing to purshase 4 reliable and Grst,class
Machine, combining all the latest improvement
and inventions, without the complication o springs.
-og-wheels. or delicate aud troublesome adjust.
ncnt5, the New Machine "FiCtor" is offered with
ont a rival. The most inexperienced can operate
aud regulate i, without encountering the usual
difficulties aud acknowledgements 50 frequently
compl0iued of by beginners in the use of Sewing
Aachines. Its attachments f0r i3emminr, Felliag,
Quilting. Embroidcring, Coriing, Tuck;ug, Braic-
ing Runinr Pulling, and Gathering. are POI ieC !
and complete, and easily 1t,ei to tie Machine.
The New Sewing MaciILc, "ti' tor u the Ca!i
L0cbSi'h UIchae that has tS Hee3te sci .se'tiag."
The needle being straight and sci;settng, much
the perpleXity and trouble usual 10 beginners or
inexperienced operators j. avoided, as The q. cd'
cannot be set irrc1g. ii has positive throad.co@.
trollor and tension enabling 10 10 sew with cqG, /
precision from the most delicate texture to thr
heaviest material, and to use, with equal Gcil g,
silk linen, or cotton thread. Ituses the same size
thread the under as on the upper side and seNa
across the heaviest seams, or ilom one to many
thicknesses ofcloth, without change ofneedlc, ten
sion, threads.
The Machine is made Of the finest material, a. /
OF most perfect finish. wherever Introduced, The
Victor" has met it'll universal favor.
KALER BROTHERS., Agents,
Augusta Me- nearly onp, kinaman's Drug Sore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-13

greatly pleased at the change. The gas is
better in quality and more IN quantity than
that furnished by the old company The
length of the supply pipe from this city to
uallowell rendered it impossible for the old
company to give sufficient pressure of gas
to satisfactorily supply all their consumers
in the latter city. This has happily been
remeded and the people there now have a
built by Mcssrs. Nichols & Withec of this
city, is of brick, and is 80 by u feet
Geo. L. North, Esq, superintended the put
ting in OF the iron work, purifiers, etc. Mr..
Michael Seaman of Portland, has charge of
the works.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-13
Boarders Wanted.

rENIIE subscriber will accommodate at his ~ &c
4 and convenient boarding house at the
Corner State and Bridge SITS, Augusta,
about hlteen additional boarlers, Please apply in
person. satisfaction guaranteed.
have also good accommodations for boarding
horses
4. yYiEDRNN.
Augusta, Dec 10, 1872. deell.4tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-13
ROCKPORT.

Rockport, Me, Il. Schooner Julia New
ell OF Rockpori, loaded with lime, while eav-
ing the wharfttiis afternoon struck ledge
and Immediately caught fire. She is burning
now, and it IS feared that both vessel and car
go will be total loss. No insurance. The
schooner is owned by Jerry Meiniire and
Others Of Rockport. The ergo of 1900 bar
rels was consigned to J. V. Nsyil of New
York
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-13
-sINaNCrhL>-'A1hIMERC tAL.
New York Noacy Market.
l.NkNlN4 RNroRl

New YoEK. De. II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-13
Death OF Edwin Forrest

Philadelphia, Pa, l.. This morni;g, at
hal.-pas ten, Edwin Torres: was found by his
servant in dying condition. Not APPEARING
~ his usual hour at the breakfast table, had
excited the anxiety Of the household and re
pairing to his room they discovered him lying
on the bed gasping for breath and struggling
for life with all the power Of his usual v
tality. Physicians were at once summoned
to Lis bedside, AMI every effort was used for
his relief, but in half an hour from tht dis
coyery of his illness the great Amtrcan
trageGisn was a corpse. 1t was Forests
habit daily to exercise with dumb bells IN the
morning before breakfast, and he had been
engaged in his customary exercise when he
was seized with an appopietic fit. His hectic
was partially adjusted, and lie ini 9th: r~ise
completed dressing for the Gay. Whtu IL,
news spread throughout the city, large nuo,-
bers OF his friends noclled to his reside! &c ut
the corner Of Broad and Madors streets, and
Mr.. FORESTS bedroom Was soon throHgci. Ii
is understood that Mr.. Forrest leaves Ia, sur
wing relatives. 1t is reported that il let.
no viii, but this is highly improbable, Is Mr..
Forrest IS known 10 have been very precise
and careful in the conduct Of his legal affairs,
and could hardly have neglected 81 1npor-
tart matter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-13

1t was runored late this afternoon that the
life insurance war which has been raging FOR
the last week, was ended by the Mutual Com
pany backing down.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-13

The fashionable set OF furs fox the APP
preaching winter win consist Of long boa
and small round muf, slightly larger than
those worn last year. Fur collars are OFT Of
style, but are occasionally ordered for elderly
ladies' and for country use where greater
warmth is required.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-13

A large aud carefully selected stock CT
robes, including Hudson Bay and Prairie
Wolf, lined and unlned Buffalo, English
Scotch and French lap robes, at prizes and
quality that cannct be beaten this side of New
York, toT sale BY Collier, Hamilton { Co., l43
Water street, Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-13
WATERVILLE.

Waterville, Me, 12. This afternoon at 3
O'Clock, Jedediah Morrell, aged sc yeas,
passed quietly away. Until last Sunday, only
four days ago, he was never kno wn to be con-
fined to his bed by sickness for single day.
He gave to the Universalst Society during
the past year the sum of $1,000 for q pcrma-
nent fund for its support. He was n1sde a
Mason in 1921. lie voted for Grant and Viii
son last month, and for Thomas Jefferson in
1900, and in every Presidential election be-
tween them. His funeral will take Place at
the Universalst church in Wateryilc on Sun
day next, under Masonic orders.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-13

EVENING REPORT.
Money after loaung rs high As l-52 closid easy
at and 7per cent. The reduction in the rate of
the Bank of England had effect. Sterling Exchange
firm at 100 long and ll0'l for short sight. Gold
lower, and falling from ll29. to ll2A, and closing
al ll29s and lI2s' Loans l-6l to Nat. Clearances,
$4,000, coo. Treasury disbursements $50 ,00s. EN-
ports, $4,000 Governments a fraction lower, on
sympathy with gold closing firm. State bonds duh
and firm. stocks opened strong and higher with
Increased activity, aad many holders realized at an
advance of y TO IA per cent. In Pacific Mail
there was u marked depression with considerable
pressure to sell and prices declined rapidly. Pa
eide Mail per cent, Panama per cent, Hanni'
bal & St. Joseph per cent, Rock Island and w.
U. Telegraph IL NJ. per cent and the rest OF the
list - and u per cent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-13
Won .jc. william fan,

You lie, william Amy physician
who row says that Rheumatism can not be
cured, simply lies. The wonderful effects Of
the Ccntaur LinImcnt for all flesh, bore and
Muscle ailments upon man and beast, are too
well known to admit of question. I;destroys
swellings, -soitens stiff joints, soo;hes pain,
makes the lame walk, ana the bedridden leap
for JOY. 1t is selling as no article ever did
sell and it sells because it does It's work
every time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-13

IN alarm of fire at IIallowell last evening
y few minutes past eight o'clock, was caused
by fire breaking cut IN the interior Of Rafus
Beams house, at the top of Winthrop hill.
The entire department was cut, hut the fire
had not been subdued VIXEN the haf,past
eight o'clock train came through.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-13

The young ladies and gentlemen have in
presented next week by the ladies' Of the Free
Baptist society of this CRY. at their levee in
Granite Hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-13

Msssrs. Collier, Hamilton & Co, have On
hand large and valuable lot Of travelling
bags, that would make nice presents for the
approaching holidays. Their assortment Of
lap rabcs is large and rich.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-13

Some specimens of painting by Wesley
Weber of Gardiner, are on exhibition at
ilale's, in Portland. The Transcript says
they give evidence Of artistic skill! of much
promise"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-13
New York Stock Market.
New YoRK, Dec. II.
New York Produce Market.

NEW YoRK, Dec. IL.
COTTON .-saies 1884 BALES. mid. upands 195S
FLOUR-sale. 1850: state 9067 80; round hoop
Ohio COG 8!j; Western eoas IS; southern LOG
Il 90.
WHEAT $1,000 bu; No. ? spring 5osl 81
do winter red and amber western G3 1T
CORN $4,000: steamer Co. a66 sail G6% a67
10
oATs--salcs 5000; western 5,R55; new 52R
551s
Forks o.; prime. IS o5
LARD-7A; kettle 81.
BUTTER-state. 2ig30 Western 10al9
WIIISkET Western free, %
RICE-Caroiina, sA ssS
COFFEE-I5i4 9ls1a
sUGAR-Porto Rico. 9ls go liuecovado, o.
Clio
clarified 1870.
SP'rS TURPENTINE- 81 8Glt5
ROSIN-3 SIS Us SIh
PETRoLEUM-crude, l2f.gl3; refined 2c9
TALLOW-s 4as5s
LiNSEED OIL--SO
FREIGHTS TO HVERPOOI>-Cotton str. I'd
per sail y Lied GRAIN per str. s&d; corn perstr
%; Grain Sd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-13

WAR DEPARTIENT, J
OrfiUE Of TIE CHEZ Signal OFFICER ;
WASHINGTON, Dec. l2-8 p. NJ.
Fox The Middle and Eastern States, north
erly winds, partially cloudy weather, dimin-
ishiag pressure, higher temperature with oc-
casional STOW.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-13

Mr.. Francis Lyford is introducing the 'Do.
nestle" sewing machine to the notice Of the
ladies and parties most interested. Many
tize POINTS are claimed for this machine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-13
Licn.

In skowacsan, All inst, Mabel daughter o
Daniel Foss, aged years; 2sth ult Mrs. ~ lila L.
Jewell, aged y years.
In Gardiner, 9th inst, Allen Crowen Gth inst,
Purchase Shea.
In Ptston, 7th inst Harriet j., relic; Of The late
John Jewett, aged 10 years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-13
BOWdoin College.
Medical Department.

fEFHE annual course of Lectures ut the Medical
school Of Maine. will CONNIE nee JANUARY 9th,
aud continue TWENTY WEEKS.
Circulars containing uil information may be Oh
ined on application to the Registrar, u +. ELLIS,
VI, u or to the Secretary.
GNJl CT. BRACkETT, NJ. D., Secretary.
Tho Cumberland Table Land.
DURE water, mild, healthy climate, great fruit
/ region excellent stock country; peculiarly
adapted 10 sheep husbandry. Plenty OF timber
good watcr.power, and cheap lands. Colony form
ing to settle another spring. Great Inducements to
those OF linited means.
For particulars address Cumberland Table Land
Colony, Brooks, Me-, or jamestown, Tenn.
WITT
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-13

Parties from Bangor are at the Insane Hos
pital engaged in making estimates OF the cost
of removing the chapel building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-13

The public Library Of Gardiner comprises
between 1000 and 5000 volumes of books,
all selected with special view, rs desirable
reading
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-13
NOTICE y

Ihave lust received from New York and Boston
. splendid stock OF Ladies' French and American
Kid and serge Button Boots which will sell at ex-
tremely low prices for cash. Please give me n call
All other goods at great Bargains.
j. IL. Low.
100 Water St., doors south of Post ONCE,
opposite Jones Auction House
seDtl9. tpOn3n
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Supreme Judicial tourt-Dauforth j. Pre-
siding.


THURSDAY, DEC. Y.
The case Leighton Ns. Robinson was given
to the jury last evening just before the al
journment, and this morning they brought in
a sealed verdict They found for the plain
tiff, assessing damages at S4iCs0. They
must have d;sallowed the offset claimed by
def, or most Of it.
No. 3t7 Luther Whitman vs.. Enos
Woodward; pillsbury for pitt, Bean for dyft
Action upon def.'s note of hand for 3454,
payable 10 PIT. or order. The defence set ~
is that it was an accommodation note given
without consideration, to enable the ptf to
RAISE money. Verdict for ptf. for s5o2 G8.
No. l52. Vim. X. Lanccy vs.. Elisha ".
Shaw; Lbbey for ptc, d. d. Stewart for
def T-;al begun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-13
FOREIGN NEWS.

LONDON, Il. a meeting in support of the
Tic hhora claimant was beld at ~. James
Hall last night. The principal speakers were
Mr. Whaley, NJ. T., Mr.. Onslow. and the
clli ma NJ himself.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-13
II L II VI - {;
irty Copies TO One Address

The last named rate makes THE BOSTON WEELY
GLOBE, when taken by a Club OF Fifty, the cheapest
newspaper in America.
Terms always in advance. Send in your sub
scriptons at once 10 commence with the first mum.
Der OF The paper.
Address Globe Publishing Company, Bos-
ton, Mass. 4w5l
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-13

Quite contrary to the popular theory, it is
IRON four TO eight degrees warmer at the In
sane Hospital than in the valley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-13

Ly ford has been having some improvements
made on his store, which he claims is the YER
table one that is opposite the post Office
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-13

I'uE LARGEST aud FINEST assortment o.
i Ladies', Chdren's and Misses KID GLOVES
also va Gloves, Far Mttens, Sc. &c, is at
kALER BROS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-13
A FtpREsENTATIVE AsW ENGLAND JOURNAL
HalIowell Savings Institution.


Ali deposliois' accounts are private and conf.
dental. No Information furnished TO assessors or
other iaqrircrs
Dividends made twice year, in August and
February, aGd extra dividends OF profits once In
four years. All dividends not drawn out at
once added to the principal deposits, and thus in.
terest is conpou oded twice a year.
Interest on deposits commences with the first OF
each month.
Loans will lie made on first mortgages to Il limit
ell amount, and on bonds, mortgages and deposit
books left as collatersis.
Office over the Northern National Bank, Water
Stree, uaii0weil.
II. *. ia X Err. Treusurcr.
HallOwell, March 1oI2. mar25- tlawtf.
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HOLIDAY GooDs. Large stock of Neck
T;1s, Scsrfs, Muflars, Cloth, Kid and Buck
Gloves, fac saspenders, choice styles OF
gentIcmens dressing goods, e., at very low
prices, a. S. ". Huntington & Co.'S one
price stores in Augusta and Gardiner
IsclH. 10
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-13

Regular meeting Of Trinity Commandery
this afternoon at 4 o'clock, at Masonic Hall
in this city. Work in all the orders.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-13

Partridge, Druggist, undar Granite Hall.
has splendid assortment Of toilet fancy and
staple goods in bis line.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-13
Boarding for Horses.

saNHE subscriber has accommodations at his stable
4 for several horses. The horses will be kept
and delivered TO their owners in any part of the
city. L. ii TlBbETTS,
Angnsta, Dec. 10, 1872. III Mestern Avopne.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-13

The Standard Is confident that ''thc river
must soon close over if the cold continues"
We almost know it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-13

We are requested to state that the Young
Miss Addie Quinby, on Maple street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-13
Eocal ID Stair Tct5s.

The late William Kendall Of Fairfield, was
made Mason in Hallowell in 1905.
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Increase of Pensions.

MANY soldiers are drawing less pension than
WI the law allows them and CAN GET THEIR
PENSIONS INCREASED. 1000 increases of soldiers
pensions have been granted during the last year.
Apply in person or by letter to (send stamps for
answer - -
dscitU Augusta, Maine.
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STATE or MAINE
UXECUViVE DEPARTMENT

UXECUVIyE DEPARTMENT.,
Augusta, Dee. 10, 1872.
An adjourned session of the Executive Counci
Will be held at the Council Chamber, in Augusta, OIL
MONDAY, lhe ICh 3ay OF December inst, at Il
O'Clock 4. NJ.
Attest: GEORGE q. STACY,
dctl1-iIW Secretary Of state
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-13

joseph A. Sanborn, Esq, of Readfeli, has
gone to Philadelphia, where lie will spend
the winter witlrhis son.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-13

The Reform Club in Gardiner received the
benefit, on Wednesday evening, Of = dramatic
performance by the Young Folks Social
Union Of this city. Johnson Hall Was we'll
filed, and the performance passed eff to the
delight Of all the spectators. The young
folks comprising the company were nicely
entertained by the Gardiner people.
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dcel4-tlV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-13
CHICAGO Produce Market.

Chicago Produce Market.
Cs.c.oo, Dec. T..
FLCUR-apring extras Ge6 %
NHEAT--No. lll4G
COIN No., 3ls
OAT3-2JiA
GYE-No1 :, 6lSG2x
BARLEY-61Qgih for No. ,
MESS PORh-ll 25dl2 81
IARD--summer 1a7h; winter; kettle ~.
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The purchase of new books for the library
will shortly be made.
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BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE
Daily Kennebec Journal.
BANGOR.

Bangor, Me, II. An aged woman named
Dugan, who has been missing since Monday,
was found drowned in cistern of water in
her cellar this afternoon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-13

At a special meeting of the National Boasd
Of Underwriters held in New York Nov. 2lst
ard 22d, the committee reported, "Fhat in
view of the frequent and devastating fires
which are general throughout the different
sections Of the country, there is = demand
for an immediate and decided increase in the
Rates of Premiums for assurances" aad the
Executive Committee are instructed to amend
the rates adopted by local boards in different
localities. In Pursuance Of such directions the
Kennobec board of Underwriters have been
instructed to advance rates % per cent, which
is five per cent. cheaper than is contemplated
by the action of the national board for cities
OF the population of Augusta. Benz. Davis
is President of the Kennebec Board of I'M
derwriters, and David Cargill, Secretary.
The new gas house in Hallowell is finished
and the generator is supplying the city with
light under the supervision of the Hallowell
Gas Light Company. The people there are
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-13

Children GFy-for Pitchers Castoria.
1t regulates the stomach, cures wind collie and
causes natural sleep. II is n substitute for
castor oil. decl.+lu
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-13
G. II. WILLIAMS,
HALLOWELL, ME.

Il will contain iull and carefully prepared reviews
OF all the New Books, valuable and entertaining
variety OF original Foreign Correspondence, a full
digest of Musical, Artistic and Dramatic Matters,
and fun record OF the Markets, Commercial and
Financial fairs and all the live topics of the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-13

The largest aud hest assortment of ladies
and gents travelling and shopping bags ever
offered for sale in this city, can be found at
Collier, Hamilton ( Cos, 143 Water street,
Augusta.