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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-08-13
Republican County Convention.

The Republican voters of Kennebec County are
requested to send delegates to Convention to be
held at
Granite Hall, Augusta, Tuesday Au-
gust 2Oth,
10 O'Clock NJ, for the purpose of nominating two
candidates for Senator's Judge of Probate, one
County Commissioner, Regi ter Of Probate, Regis
ter Of Deeds, County Treasurer, Sheriff, and to
transact all other business that may properly
before the Convention.
The basis Of representation viii be follows
Every city, town and plantation will he entitled to
one delegate, and an additional delegate for every
seyenty-6ve votes cast for Joshua L. Chamberlain
at the gubernatorial election of 1868. fraction OF
forty votes will be entitled to an additional dele
gate. The cities, towns and plantations are entitled
to ha nui1 rar,I,ai az laIA 49,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-08-13

time TRIES ALL THINGS" and has proved
that DR.. Wistars Balsam of Wild Cherry is
the remedy par excellence for the cure of
coughs, colds, Group, whoopng cough, bron-
chitis, asthma, phthisic, sore throat, and in
tuenza 1t cures coughs and colds instanter
1t soothes the irritated parts; it heals the in
fammation; and even consumption itself
yields to its magic influence. 3t!&w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-08-13

WELL DONE! NOBLE NORTH CARO-
LIMA! you HAVE ANNOUNCED IN
ADVANCE THE VERDICT OF A Ma,
TION.-7rtbuae, Saturday, dug. 3, 1872.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-08-13
Republican Meetings.

WalcOtt Hamlin, Esq, of New Ham pshire,
and Gen. James A. Hall of Da mi ri sc Otta,
Win address the people of Canaan Village, Tues
day evening, Aug. 49,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-08-13

L. A. Rollins, VINO has just resigned the
Craftsmanship of the Grant republican State
committee in New Hampshire, and declared
for Greeley and Brown, is one of the shrewd-
est politicians and most successful organizers
that State has ever known.-.sen York
Tribune.
All right except the statement that
Rollins has declared for Greeley and
Brown" Mr.. Rollins made an excellent
speech for Grant and Wilson at Ports
mouth last week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-08-13
MlNARD ROBERTS.
On the Secret Causes Self Ac-
quired Miseries and Dis
appointed Hopes.

The popular and scientific Medical work,
'i.oinRn Fratilty or Physiological He
searches" enlarged to li3 pages. and etboraieIy
illustrated with explanatory cuiurcd cravings on
steel explains the c&u and points ont the for
The Physical Decay Otthe system, DO, Hani NitAli.
4, Local and General Debil ty, Ne youe iritaGltv
Consumption, Indigestion OF the most fearful and
eNhaustng kind Intense Melancholy and Deprus-
sion OF Spirits, and partial OK complete extinction
OF the Reproductive Powers
Anattenilve perusal "iiuman Fraity or PHYS
!olo- Researches" ~ill show how these dreadful
complaints may be prevent, ii Hui removed 80 n To
restore tAe sufferer the iull and PERMANENT enjoy.
ment of Vigorous Health.
sent free every wnere ON receipt OF IS cents. All
letters and parcels To be directed to the author DR..
IL. \ BARKows Franklin llouse Bangor Me
The Doctor to be consulted usual, at his private
Office No. is Main street, Bangor, from 20 in the
morning till , 2. M and till IN the evening.
junc2 t&W3mf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-08-13

THAT WHICH WAS A RIVCLEr IN
NORTH CAROLINA IN AUGUST, CAN
BE MADE A TORRENT IN MAINE IN
SEPTEMBER.-Ba ranger Commercid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-08-13
Goose Rocks House!

This popular summer resort is now open
r-r.f-rTas for summer travel. Situated as it is on
EA..sY one ol The most bt autiful amt lightly pots
EG4a,W ON the coast OF Maine, it presents uiriv-
tSAzz4 aed facilities for the summer tourist who
wlsues TO crafty his taste for the picture que and
longing tor ca air at one ana the same time. The
mouse Is new houe, IN thorough rel air. and pos.
sesses all Inc modern conV, nienCes appertaluig to
hfst class hotel he facilities Tor fishing, sail
/ <, cunning sea bathing, riding, &c, are nnsur-
passed by any sea-side resort in the State II
sesses the adv antape OF combining rural and sea-
views, as IN The rear OF the house s Il fine country
prospect, and III front the wide .Xpanse of the
beautii'll shade trees encompass the house, giving
IL Almost The aspect of retired country seat
No pains viii be spared to make the ST. " of guests
pleasant ami enjoyable, and particular care will be
lak I" see that they supplied with every con-
venlence. Fine chances are afforded for amusing
games, as Bowling alley and croquet ~ ound, &C,
are connected with TIE house, aAd the VIDE stretch
OF lawn in front gives ample room for outdoor
amusement.
The regular and transient rates are put at a very
reasonable figure, so that no one need be ueterred
from visiting Goose Rocks on account OF heavy
expense. ID. Il. b. HOOPER, II opret tor.
Biddeiord, June, 1872. aug2 TIT
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Democratic Predictions.

AS GOES THE OLD NORTH STATE
SO WILL GO THE UNION. - EastSra
Argus.
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Considerations for voters.

In late speech Gen. Butler said: ''And
now let me give you single word of advice
as to how you shall vote. When you cast
your vote reflect for moment on how your
brother, how your father, how your friend
now lying in yonder graveyard, would vote il
he were here and having answered that ques
ton to your own satisfaction, drop your vote
in accordance with it, and Gen Grant will be
sustained by larger majority than ever be-
| FORE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-08-13

The republicans of Lincoln county will hold a
grand mass meeting at Damarscotta, on Thursday,
Aug. Is, at o'clock p. NJ. Addresses by Hon.
John A. Bingham OF ONO and Speaker
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-08-13

GETTYSBUG KATALYSINE WATER
will correct disordered Stomach cure Head
ache, and strengthen the Nerves. Try it.
augl0-+&w3t.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-08-13

Hon. John A. Bingham Of Ohio will speak
In Bath on Wednesday evening, Aug. IA.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-08-13

FOR REPRESENTATIVES, TO CONGRESS.
First District, JOHN II. BURLE1GH.
Second District, W M. L. FRf Il.
Third District, JAMES G. BLAINE.
Fifth District, EUGENE HALE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-08-13

Franklin county as follows:
Phillips, Tuesday, Aug ls.
New Vineyard Wednesday, Aug Il
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-08-13

Speaker Blaine and Gen. John r.. swift
wilt speak at Kendall's Mills, Tuesday evening,
Aug. IL.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-08-13
NINE AND TEN PER CENT.
INVESTMENTS:


Citv. For sale by tIIARI.tS DWIGHT f,.,tnt
Tor Western Bond Board Kansas City, No. 1b stat.
Street, Boston. ulaytS-t;n
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REpusI,ICAN NOMINATIONS.

Fer Electors Of President and Vice President
AtI,arre. SAMUEL e. SPRING.
ALEXANDER CAMPBEbL
First District, JAMES b. McMULLAN.
Sscond District, JOHN Fl KIM BALL.
sTh;rd Disfrtct JAMES ERSKINE.
Firth District, WlIL1AM Mc01GV GIn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-08-13

There is to be a great Grant and Wilson rally on
Friday, Aug. 10Th, in Lewiston. on the day OF the
meeting OF the County Convention. Meetings will
be held day and evening. Hon. Henry Wilson,
Judge Bingham, Gen Swift and other distinguished
orators will be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-08-13

Gen. Il. r. NOyes, Governor OF Ohie Will
speak in
Biddeford, Tuesday evening Aug -.
Portland, Wednesday evening Aug IA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-08-13
Hotel Notice!
MFR. LII. q. BLAKE.
HAS LEASED-
The Eallowell House,

The Eallowell House,
ana IS now ready to attend to the wants Of the tray
cling public. The house is situated on
second street, near the Depot,
ana - central location, only few steps from the
business street.
Mr. Blake mas had long experience in the hotel
faction. He will keep u
First Glass House.
his table VIII be furnished with the best the
niihet anofds and by due attention to business he
hopes'o receive liberal share of patronage.
ii. Q. BLAKE,
julyl0-i3m Hanowell, Me-
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ten Selden Common Of Augusta, viii aGress
tne Grant aud Wilson Club at Winthrop village on
Iuesday evening, August 18th, AT ~ O'Clock.
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=. > FOK GOV EkNUK.
SIDNEY PERHAM.

FOR GOVERNOR
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-08-13
GETTS' GOODS.

These goods and many others too numerous tc
mcution will all he sol At remarkably low prices
All are invited 10 call and examine for hem-r
thankttl tor past iavors The subscriber hopes tor
eeLtinuanee OF patronage.
Smyrna times., 1872-12-18

DOVER ITEMS - Frr0LS of Il Cr0zy Boz There was
quite an excitement IN Dover SUNDAY, caused by
crazy colOrcd boy aged about 10, n,ned Berry. who
acted in such strange manner that many thought he
had been bitten 10y mad dog, lie exceedingly
violent III tempcr-runnIng at people and throwing
anything he could get hIs hands at any one. lie
was finally seized by several men I'd confined, bnt
before he overcome he made a dasa into VIM NJ
testers house. vhe re, facing a parOr looking glass,
and taking his own reflection for some one else he
made dash al il with a stick and smashed The mirror
TO atoms He also threw missile the editor Of the
DelaWdredn, who standing at his front door, but
did no damage.
There being rumOrs Of mad dogs IN tow II, the Town
Commissioners issued manifesto. last week direct.
ing that all dogs must he muzhIed and all dogs found
without muZZles alter IL NJ, Saturday, 0ere TO be
shot. When the worthy commissioners issued This
order they must have known that IL could not he en-
forced; there as ordnance 10 sustain them. Tins
- bull amounts TO no hing except TO anuse the en-.
Zens
The building IN which COOch Turner v rs killed is
offered rent free for one year by the landlord MIR.
James KIrbn.
The JanliOr Of the State House, Mr. T. /, Butler
has been busy The past week ren0valIng cleaning
and pulIing order the leg -atIve chambers
Tory to the meeting of the General Assembly The
office of the Secretary of State has also been cleaned
| mp, and handsome new carpet has been placed On
the floor
John O'Byrne. Esq will deliver Of his ceebra.
ted lectures heOre the Odd Fellow Library AssOca.
ton, OF Dover, on Wcdncsda; evening Jar. 18th
THIS will be the opening ieclure of a series
The people of Duyer iaIled To avail themselves Di
the ice crop last week, and becoming uneasy
Smyrna times., 1872-12-18
From our Dover Correspondent
ABOUT WEST.

Yves has made 50 many false statements snce his
confinement ~ aIi, together with The he told
down the Peninsula IA lev days before his lmprIson
ment. that very te he says these days believed.
lie has told such grant ialsct Gods si last
mat even the g nIlemen he has endeavOrIng to
secure, as his counsel Will b. lUhe 10 undertake his
ueiente under The uIusianres
On ms arrival m Salisbury he stopped at Tracy :
motel, where he registered his as George wi.
llans and represented TO The proprietor thai he had
came from Delmir, to Whch point he had Travelled OF,
me hiRhl Train lie desired private interview wIth
The landlord ard on beng taken To private room,
he sad that he desired obtain board for four or ii We
"eH"H-aSAlng about terms, elc and beng ansA cred
" MS hPPareul saIista' IOn he then IUld host IN
c"nhdeure, That he vas government detective and
was ierrelIng out CouuIereIers ca 81 UUO bonds of
the Union Pacific RaIlrnad-ihIl The Treasury De.
pamenI had senl out tw enty eght deIecIvcs 10 hunt
Ho"I the couhierleiiers,-th the spurious husIHess
was being carried on somewhere between PhiIadel.
phIi and CrIsield. lie also InqnIied how many
h"arders were IN the house; whether Mr.. Holland
was among them. with whom he prOlessed TO be nc
qu"ln'ed He sand rhuI Mr. Tracy might regard INN
as OF very mule consequences but hen he knew who
he really was. he w1ud find him different person
from what his appearance seeIued 10 inlIcale VESTS
singular Cnrucl aler tins interview " hch tonb lace
~ the nprnIug led Mr.. Tracy To seek an interview
win Inn IN the afternoon when he asked hrs guest
To iHrh'h MN some tangible evidence bout his be ing
n detective West Ihen slated that he had been on
lhe tram which was smashed asbTe Whining Ton and
hesldes having got his loot hur had lost his paners
lie u en- offered To pay his hoard IN advance aud
NohH ihHlsh The desired evidence about his being
detective ~ lew days HIS conduct was marked hv
excessive caution, aVoldIng contact with any person.
ana ne rem1'n"d "a his room The greater pnrlton of
lhe time. The following morning he paid his blI
expressing his intention Ia leave on the neII tram
Iheh said he was going Ia disguise and taking off
black sun be mad worn at the tabe he put on he ap
Ia'e IN winch he appeared when he arrived in Dover
the same evening
West stated to Wilmington newspaper repor er
,ntt ne had sold the right To make his gas to DR.
Walter Way, Of Baltimore who had taken It and be
come raving Tnaninc, and Was now az an insane
asylum All Of which turi,s ont h1se labrIcaIon DR.
WAY Is IA B fillmore, aud dolag veil
he seems 10 have been stugulnrv unfortunate in
( losing or having things stolen from him Bur a few
weeks az" valuable pistol was stolen from his room
and al anohPt nme nIne SjtO Government Bonds
"k mar Il GIT out OF his satChe hIS room ai the
'aptdl Hotel Bat ut COuTs" Hphndv believes this
Vests wife has child aged about 10 months and
The reported hrh OF aI her child lew dayS before
The murder. Is without iuundalIun.
u Is stated that when HIS comes to trial an
ei"rl viii he made 10 change the Venue 10 New
Castle county
Smyrna times., 1872-12-18

Is WEST. INsANE?-That is the question
now before the public, and the debate is kept
up with more or less warmth as interest in the
case lags or quickens. That such will be the
pleadiDgs in the case is clearly foreshadowed-
such would seem to be the premonitory verdict.
1t is thoroughly believed that he had def
mite plan in view, and that he worked ration
ally to the cOnSummation of that plan. That
he secured victim, not such as he desired,
but such as he could get, and then worked his
plans to meet the emergency, with as clear a
method as sane man could devise. For two
days after he had slain his victim, and while
he was executing his plans upon the lfeess
remains, he went in and out among the
people with all the coolness of a medical
student pursuing his labors at the dissecting
table. No one detected in him other than the
clear-headed, good -humored gentleman that
he had always seemed So far from suspicion
was he, that for hours after that midnight
horror was revealed by the consummation of
his plans, the citizen. were lamenting his un-
timely end and the " explosion " that had
c used it. His plot, with all the drawbacks
he, had to encounter, was so well executed n.
to succeed fra time, and only cooler judgment
detected his blunders, and pointed out the
failure.
"Alps we'll that ends we'll " is familiar
adage. Had he succeeded in his plans he
would evidently have been regarded as one Of
the shrewdest villains in the land, and would
doubtless, have figured as the hero of some
blood and thunder novel of the "yaller-
kvered y literature. But he failed, and the
failure entities him to the charge of insanity.
lie was insane, therefore, not because he
committed the crime, but because he failed in
his object. The Phila North Amcrtcan, in
discussing this case, says:
1t would not be a very difficult work to re-
move all crime beyond the realm OF reason.
Crime is never reasonable from the high
ground of virtue. 1t is a distorted monster.
tearing away at the defences of society with
teeth and claws. The tendency to crime is an
evidence OF some sort of unsoundness. When
II Is said that no man in his right mind would
do such or such an act, the speech is partly
true and partly false. right-minded man
will not violate the law; but all men are not
right-minded. A man may be in his right
mind, yet not be in right mind. And man
may be in wrong mind. yet not be irrespon.
slble. The common saying--it is difficult to
draw the line between sanity and insanity-is
altogether too elastic for the good of the world.
Insanity is of two kinds. Iu one kind the man
Is the subject Of the disease which demoraIzes
the body, and so destroys or perverts the
agencies of the mind. In the other, insanity
Is the subject OF the man, and is as much
habit as swearing and lying. 1t is not very
difficult to draw the line between these two
varieties of insanity
Smyrna times., 1872-12-18

IHE CoLORED PEoPLE-THrIR RIGHrs.-Rev. T.
L. Stewart ob Wilmington has issued u call To his
fellow coorcd citizens of Delaware To meet in State
Convention at Dover, on the 9th of Januury said
Convention To be composed of one delegate from
each voting Division in the State. The object is 10
confer and advise upon what action il is necessary
for the conrcd people To Iako in order that their
rights as citizens shall be respected and that the
laws and institutions Of the State shall be made 10
conform TO the spirit aud letter OF tho Constitutional
amendments. SO says the Milford Nc,os We NAV
add that there is somo dissenlion from this ca il
among tho eoored people, in much il originates
solely from Steward, instead of the Central Com
mittco. Howard Days paper says il R,nacks ,oo
much of sclfshncSs, and thinks too many conyen
tiOns will work injury.
Smyrna times., 1872-12-18

a TERRIBLE CALAMITY.-A terrible calam
lty took place at the Fifth Avenue Hotel, the
fashionable hotel Of New Y orx) on Friday
night last. About hali.past eleven clock the
hotel was discovered to be on fire. 1t appears
that the fire was for some time kept as uuict
as possible, apparently with the hope that it
hitut be oubdued without creating a panic
among the guests. This precauton helped to
bring about the terrible result. The fire
"rt''.. 'n stairway leading to the sleeping
by the female servants, and ran
RAPIDLY up the stairs, cutting off the poor girls
from escape, and by the time assistance could
be procured access to the upper rooms was i'm
possible. The girls, tired out with their DAYS
work, were doubtless sleeping very soundly,
and were probably, for the most part, sufFocated
IN their beds, or burned in their attempt TO
escape, In the early part of the fire two
females were taken out Of one of the rooms on
the fourth aoor badly burned, and we're con,
veyed to the hospital The bodies of the others
were not found until after one o'clock, when
the hre had been subdued. Thirteen dead
bodies were discovered in the sleeping apart
ments 1t is supposed that many were burned
70 death while asleep. The positions Of some
OF the charred remains showed that the
unfortunate creatures died in great agony.
Ihere We're live hundred guests in the house.
but none were injured The alarm was Grst
given by one of tie female servants, who
shrleked Fire." through the hallway,
awakening the guests. The ladies were In n
wild state OF excitement. The carpets were
still covered with water. A poor servant girl
was found on the third floor, writhing in
aagoRies of pain, her body frightfully burned,
Ihe shreks OF the servants in the upper storie,
were heartrendlng, as the 6remen were making
their way to rescue them Large crowds had
In the meantime gathered in the streets. The
excitement outside was kept up till about two
Q clock, when the fire was about extinguished
oome seventy or eighty servants altogether
we're awakened from the top floor and hurried
aown stairs Their clothing was utterly ruined
pn rnn motel furniture was worth about $4OO, 600
The house is owned by A. II. Emo. but LEASED
TO Darling, Griswold 4 Co.
Smyrna times., 1872-12-18

SUNDAY SCHOOL ENTERTAINMENTS The Sunday
Schools OF this town have much in anticipation in
the way Of entertainment within the next two weeks
This "wednesday evening, the Mlssinn School ill
give ITS annual entertainments in rectaIonp, songs
Sc., at the town hall. and tomorrow and FRIDAY
evenings the Episcopal Sunday School hold their
iaIr aud festival 10 the Chapel (though not
quite hnished) number Of dunatlons have been
made tu this fair, Mrs. BETTER, of Philadelphia.
pretty machine models Wunamakcr Il Brown.
clothing Porter Il Cnates, juvenile books, and
Iam'" " Webb, Of Wilmington, stationary and
Hncy articles Much in decoration and novelty
will z" 10 make up the beauty aud atructvcncss of
the fair On Christmas night, tos both this School
and tho Methodist give attractive entertainments
mainly Of the concert order.
Smyrna times., 1872-12-18
Our space is over run this week. Will make
up all omissions of adverS

JUSTICE VS.. LAw.-The man Platter, of
Easton, Md, who stands accused before the
law of deserting his vile, and numbering her
on the public highway when she went to seek
shelter under his roof, has been admitted to
bail in the sum of $4,000 (See Maryland
Items). The people of Easton were surprised
on learning that the man under such serious
Indictment should have been allowed his
liberty. Ill health, caused by the bad condi-
ton of the jail, Is the cause assigned for re-
leasing him. The Easton Gazette draws the
following comparison between his case and
that of another man, also accused of murder
who is awaiting trial in the same Jail. The
Gazette says:
" In the case under consideration, though
the crimes are equal, when compared with one
who Is now awaiting in the slme prison for the
law to take its course, the former stands far
above the latter in receiving favOrs and is now
into the world to recruit his health and enjoy
himself the best he can, while the man who
has neither money or friends will be compelled
to remain in his uncomfortable quarters until
the day Of trial, without an appeal in his
behalf"