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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-06-01
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STATE NEWS.

The PASSPORT Sentinel says that the iron
works at Pembroke are being now pushed to
their utmost capacity, owing to the high
price of iron. The new engine is being
erected, in order that the work may be run
by steam when the water fails. Steady en-
ployment for the hands is anticipated.
The four wear old colt sold by Henry
Green of Kendall's Mills, for 81. 500, has re-
Gently been sold for s2,7O0 to Boston par
ties.
The Bath Times says that Mr.. Alexander
league committed suicide in Newcastle re-
Gently. Cause. temporary insanity. Two
cases of insanity have occurred in Newcastle
recently, Mrs. Hira Cox and Mrs. n. NJ.
Pike, the latter recently divorced. Both
| have been sent to the Asylum at Augusta.
The Lewiston Journal records an accident
to crock decorator" If it means one of
those men who with paint and brush distig-
ure every available spot with patent medicine
advertisements, we are glad to learn it.
Bangor Commercial.
A billiard hall in Thomaston pays its
owner So, 500 a year.
The Calais Advertiser proposes 4 conun-
drum-"Where is the Mayor"
II w hIce VI SaCo, mas Deeu awarded
$4,000 for false imprisonment at Acapulco,
Mexico, in 1852, when he was L. S. consul
at that port.
The Press has been informed by Charles A.
Shaw that the loss occasioned by the burning
of his block, Tuesday morning, will exceee
the insurance by nearly $4,000.
The Wing says that AZ cars were. receive,
at the L. & n. A. station on Thursday, in
GLIDING two laden with last blocks, four will
railroad ties, four with logs, one with ha,
from Woodstock and one with slate from Pts
cataquis county. 1907 sides of leather wer'
also brought down to 60 west.
The ladies of the different societies in Ellis
worth, acting as committee, have decided
to have Fourth of July celebration.
A reunion of the Rich family is to be held
at Truro, Mass, on the 26th and 2ith OF
of June. The Belfast Age says that those OF
the name in that section who will attend, are
Raymond S. Rich of Thorndike, DIR. Alfred
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-06-01
News From New York.

New York, 81. The board of police has
organized street clearing bureau and ap-
pointed Inspector Thorn Chief.
The argument was commenced this morn
ing in the circuit court in relation to the le-
gality of the grand jury which found an in
dictment against the so-called whskey ring.
Sheriff Brennan says number of important
arrests are to be made soon.
Comptroller Green opened the proposals
this afternoon for $150OOO in dock bonds of
this city at per cent. The whole amount
was taken at l03 l04.
Leading members of the Baptist denomi-
nation of this city are about to start new
paper, with Rev. Mr.. Patten of Utica as edi-
tor. The paper is to be non committal on
great questions that divide the Baptist church,
on open communion, bible union and the re-
lations of the denomination to the bible So
ciety.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-06-01
Marrtfn.

In this city, 23d ult at the residence OF the
brides father, by Rev. e. W. Qninby, Arthur {.
Brooks of Lewiston. TO Hiss Lizzie j. Hilton of
this city.
In Brunswick, 26th ult Edwin 7. Bowher to Miss
Mary a. Pennell. both OF Brunswick.
In Madison, 18th ult., Bent. +. Jones to Miss
Lizzie B. Morse, both of NorIidgewock
In Lexington, 10th ult., Asa A. Knowlton OF Boe-
ton Mass to Miss Eliza c. liutchins of Lexington.
In Skowhegan, 29th ult, c. A. +. Emery OF the
Somerset Reporter TO Miss Carrie f.. eldest daugh.
ter OF John Allen.
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A Wholesome Stinulant, That IL absolute.
ly Pure.

Physicians throughout the world agree az to the
necessity for dfusive stimulants in medical prac
tce, but complain, and with good reason, of the i'm
possibility of obtaining them pure, The difficulty
here presented would be serious one indeed, if the
class Of agents limited to the adulterated liquors
and wines oftrade. 1t vanishes however, when the
absolute purity and extraordinary restorative prop.
critics of Hosteter's Btters taken into consider
alton. AS stmulant the article is absolutely free
from everything Objectionable; but this is only
Of its recommendations. If it were nothing more
than an exctant its effects would be fleeing.
might rel. esh and revive abe system for few min
utes, but could produce no permanent benefit. The
stimulating elements of the Btters is q means, not
an end. The tonic, antbllous, depurative and APP
perient vegetable juices combined in the preparation
are the agents that mpart vgor and regularity to the
weakene and dsordered organization, the spiritu-
Gus principle being chiefly useful in diffusins their
Influence through the system anu otherwise facilia'
ting their operation Alcohol even in its purest form
is not SO much medicine as motive power, by
which the specifics, of the vegetable Kingdom may
be brought to bear upon the deblitated and disor'
dered organs that require renOvatng and regulat-
ing and in this way that the pure essence OF rye
incorporated in Hostetter's Bitters increases the
| efficiency of the purely medical ingredients.
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New York PrOduccMa rket.
New YORK, May 81,

NEW YORK, May 81.
COTTON sales 1888 bales. mid. uplands 26l,
FLOUR-1450; state cog ~; round hoop On,t
3oge6O western G 0Oas 50; southern Ouel3 0,
WHEAT 6l0OO bu; No spring l6sg l7l new
do winter red and amber western 1901 20U
CORN lGgU0 ne'v mixed western t9g7l;
60
OATS-sales 5000 western 5i655
PORK new mess, Il ljgi3l5. DID,.
prime, HOO
LARD SKA "a steam: q kettle, 9Is
BuTTEk-Wespn. II ga state, 29y;0.
WIiISKEY Western free, 81.
RICE-Caroiina, 81 e94.
COFFEE-l5is gisa.
SUGAk-Porto Rico. a :Muscoyado, 81 s9%
MOLASSES-N. O. 55d9S
SP'TS TURPENTINE-a6
ROSIN- ass
PrTROLEUM-crude l3gls; refined, %
TALLOW- 9a9ss
FRElGHTs TO LIVERPOOL Cotton, lss
I'd, -four 0s, Cd, wheat Cd
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POLITICAL.

The Ohio democratic State committee have
called State convention to be held at Cleve-
land, June %
Mr. William s. Grosbeck is beginning to
be prominent as candidate for President to
be presented to the Baltimore convention.
jeff. Davis bail bond, with the names of
the sgners, has been Autographed by
Richmond house, and will be used as q cam
paign document South.
The New York World publishes extracts
from 90 democratic papers opposing the en-
dorsemeDt of Mr.. Greeley at Baltimore. 1t
had previously published extracts from over
forty Pennsylvania papers to the same effect.
This does. not look like a hearty endorsement
on the part of the democrats.
The Louisiana republican convention nom-
mated Mr.. Yarmouth for Governor and
Pinchbeck for Lieut. Gov, and passed reso-
linton indorsing the administration OF Gen.
Yarmouth. The convention adjourned, to
meet on the 10Th of June, at Baton Rouge.
After the adjournment, Mr. Pinchbeck made
a speech. stating he would support the nOmi-
nees of the Philadelphia convention at all
hazards
Says the Chicago Times (straight-ou out dem
ocrat) 'Mr. Greeley has utterly failed to
unite the opposition to Grant he has succeed
ed only in rendering the disunity more pro-
nounced and irreconcilable. As Presiden-
tal candidate for the opposition he is already
politically dead. His election is among the
things that are impossible
A Tribune despatch says; A member Of
the Democratic State Central Committee Of
Maine. writing to a political friend in Con-
gress, says that the delegation from that
State to the Baltimore Convention il sure to
be solidly in favor of the nomination of Mr.
Greeley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-06-01

At the regular monthly meeting of the
State Temperance Alliance, held in Boston
Thursday, it was voted to employ Mr. j. X.
Osgood Of Gardiner, to work for the Alliance.
beginning on July /. In accepting this ap-
pointment, Mr. Osgood will probably have to
labor out of this State. We shall be sorry TO
lose his services here, as he is thorough
sub. soil, breaking-up plow in the Washington
MAN movement.
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Decoration Day in Brunswick

Brunswick, 81. To-day friday is OBJ
served in Brunswick as memorial day. The
graves of deceased soldiers and sailors in
the cemetery of Brunswick and Topsham are
to be decorated by the Vincent Montefort
Post. G.. A. r., and an address will be de-
livered by the Rev. Geo. +. Bicknell of
Portland. The ceremonies were postponed
from Yesterday on account of the illness of
Gen. Chamberlain, WHO was to deliver the
address.
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w AsHIN6ToN, III

MT. Upton introduced loint resolution
proposing a constitutional amendment to
modify the vote power so vote of a majority
Of all qualified members of both Houses
shall be sufficient to overcome the Presidents
objection.
Mr.. Sumner, after slight business, pro-
ceeded to speak.
Mr.. Sumner opened his speech with the
announcement that he was a member of the
republican party, and one of the straightest
of the sect. He had never failed to sustain
its candidates and advance its principles
Not without regret could he SEQ it suffer, nor
without pang could he see it changed from
its original character, for such a change is its
DEATH therefore he asked with no common
feeling that the peril which menaces it may
pass away.
He stood by its cradle, and was not willing
10 follow its nero.
Mir. Sumner then proceeded to detail the
rise and progress OF the party, in his connec-
ton with it as party necessary and perma-
ncnt. and always on the ascending plan. But
alas. how changed! how changed. Once
principle was inscribed upon the victorious
banner. 1t is not difficult to indicate when
the disastrous change exalting the will of one
man above all else became manifest. Already
it had begun to show itself in personal pre-
tensions, when, suddenly the President,
elected by the republican party, preciptated
upon the country an ill.consdered and i'll.
omened scheme for the annexation of nor
ton of Domingo in pursuance of the treaty
negotiated by one Of his own household. 1t
was pressed for months by every means and
appliance of power. Reluctant Senators
were subdued 10 its support, while treading
under foot the Constitution in one of its most
distinctive republican principles. The Pres
ident seized the var power Of the nation. in
stituted foreign Intervention, and capped the
climax of usurpation by menace of violence
to the black republic of Uayti. Tins adding
manifest outrage of international law TO the
manifest outrage of the constitution. Mr.
Sumner would gladly leave this matter to
the Judgment already accorded were il NOT
put in issue again hy extraordinary efforts to
place its author for a second term as Presi
dent, and, since silence gives consent. all
these efforts are his efforts. They become
more noteworthy when il is considered the
name of the candidate has become A sign of
discord. dividing instead of mining the ra
publican partv. Let the marty snlt saws the
President. i will not renounce nv chance
ola second term. No honor for victory in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-06-01
Democratic Convention.

Reading, Pa, 81. At the democratic State
convention to-day, Messrs. j. II. Hopkins of
Pittsburg, Richard Vaux of Philadelphia and
Hendrick B. Wright of Lucerne, were nomi.
mated as candidates for congressman at large,
Mr.. Wright being chosen on the I'd ballot
The convention adjourned till two o'clock
Z. NJ.
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FROM WASHINGTON,

Washington, 81. Gen. Howard has with
drawn his request to Gen. Cook for a sus-
pension of the campaign against the Indians
in Arizona, and advises him to take vigorous
measures at once to punish hostile Apaches
whom he designated robbers and murder
ers, who will not be conciliated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-06-01

We are requested to state that the Rev. Mr..
Stetson of Waldoboro' will occupy the pulpit
of thesFirst Baptist church in this city, to-
morrow. There will be preaching both fore
noon and afternoon. At the close of the af-
ternoon discourse, the ordinance Of the Lords
Supper will be administered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-06-01

Logs have been running quite freely in the
Kennebec for several days, indicating that the
river drivers must be unusually active at the
head waters of the Kennebec. Logs without
IA mark are speedily gobbled up by gorillas
who "paddie their own canoes"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-06-01

On and after to- day, the Eastern Express
Company will have one of its 'red cars at
tached to every night express train between
Bangor and Boston, with a messenger on
board to receive and deliver money pack
ages, freight, etc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-06-01
FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL.
View York Money Market.
NEW YoRg. MAY 81.
Gold closed ut ll4}5
New York stock Market.
New ToRK May 81.

We" fOkK May 81.
Mariposa do pid., Canton Co. 9211: Cum
berland Co. 70 Western Union Tel. Co. 75Is
quicksilver Mining Co, So; Pacific Mail 80 =
Eoston Water Power, so; Adams Ex. Co. 80 %
Wells, Fargo Co., g.: American Merchants Ia
IS; U. S. EN. Co., 81 NJ. Central 4 Hudson
River, az do. scrip. s4f; Erie. 6ss; do. pfd. 81
Harlem, l204 do. pfd 1870 Reading, Mich
Central, lIS: Lake Shore and Michigan Southern
s51. Illinois Central 1885, Cleveland Pittsburg,
UA; Chicago North Western, IAN do pfd "a
Chicago 4 Rock Island, 1l0s Mil. 4 st Paul 57A.
do. pid .,'s4 Toledo, Wabash 4 Western, 7AA
do. pfd So; Pittshurg Fort Wayne. IS; Terrt
Haute p; do. ptd a Alton, 10 do, pfd III
Ohio Miss. AZ Boston. Hartford / Erie. 81
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LATER.
Enthusiastic Temperance Meeting
in Rockland.

Rorkland, 81. A very large and en1husi
astie temperance reform meeting was held
in this city last evening. The Thomaston
Bandfurnished music. An earnest and spirited
address BY II. W. Bryant of Lewiston, X. S.
Fogg, Esq, and others. One hundred and
ftty-tour names were added to the pledge,
and the movement is going forward with
earnestness and power.
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Summary of Religious Intelligence.

Rev. C. II. Haskell (Methodist) has had a
successful year at PASSPORT, and has received
about forty into Church fellowship. Several
have been converted, and there is a revival
interest now. Five were baptiscd on recent
Sabbath.
Mr.. Isaac J. Meade of this city, a young
man of good moral and Christian character,
has concluded to enter the ministry, and is
now engaged in study looking to that profess
ion. He preached in Hallowell last Sunday.
The Free Baptist society of Calais have
social meetings to raise funds to pay off their
church debt.
Three Sabbaths since. Rev. Mr.. Byington,
pastor of the Congregational church in Bruins
wick, commenced series Of Sunday evening
lectures to young men; he delivered the first
two, and Prof. Taylor of Bowdoin college
delivered the third on last Sunday evening.
Prof. Chadbourne will deliver the lecture on
next Sunday evening.
Rev. Mr.. Ford, pastor of the Baptist church
in Paris, has decided to take vacation of
six weeks; at the end of that time, if the state
Of his health will permit, he will recall the
letter OF resignation lately read to his church.
The Free Baptist church at West Bowdoin
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-06-01

The largest assortment of Housekeeping
Goods offered in New England may be found
in the spacious department devoted to this use
by Jordan, Marsh & Co., Boston. A glance
at the advantages offered patrons in their new
room will convince purchasers that this house
means to keep the lead they have so fairly
won in the dry goods trade of New England
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-06-01
For SALE!
Investment Securities.

We are selling at par and accrued interest, and
after thorough investigation recommend as a safe
and profitable investment, the First Mortgage 80
Gold Bonds Of the AortherR Pacific Railroad. At
the present gold premium they yield s.. per cent.
interest-oyer one-third more than United States
POS. Their elements Of strength and safety are
the following:
l. They are the standard obligation of strong
corporation which represents in its Shareholders
and Managers large capital and railroad expert.
ence and is engaged in prosecuting a business
enterprise whose great usefulness and solid sue.
cess not matters of doubt.
III. They are Il first mortgage on the Road, its
Right of Way, Rolling Stock, Telegraph Line,
Equipments and Frlnehises.
III. They are first lien upon the Traffic or net
Earnings OF the Road. The net receipts of the first
Transcontnental railroad, in the second year AFTER
completion and mainly from Local Business, were
equal 10 nine per cent. the total estimated cost
of the Northern Pacific Railroad.
". They are Al First and only Mortgage on a
Government Grant of Land, which consists of u.
500 for each mile of Road through the States
of Wisconsin and Minnesota, and % 500 acres per
mile through the Territories of Dakota, Monta.
na Idaho and Washington. In average fertility of
soil, heathiulness and mildness of climate, diver.
sity and extent of resource, the belt Of country
comprising this grant is such to render the lands
very valuable and insure their speedy sale and cul.
tivation,-Sold ut the average price realized by
other land grant roads, the real estate endowment
of the Northern Pacific Company will produce
more than three times the issue of bonds per mile.
The Company is now offering for sale to
settlers and colonies portion of its valuable
Land Grants in Minnesota, and a large area on
the Pacific coast will soon be placed on the
market The offered Lands are selling read
lily, and henceforward the Company will
realize large yearly income from this
source. The proceeds of land sales con-
stitute SINKING FUND for the retirement
of the First Mortgage Bonds, and the Bonds
are at all times convertible at Ito into the
Company's lands at Market prices.
| All marketable stocks and Bonds will be re.
ceved (by express or otherwise) at current prices
in exchange for Northern Pacific 1905, without eX.
pense to the investor. Pamphlets and fun nfoima.
ton will be furnished on application.
For further particulars concerning this bond or
purchase OF the same, inquire of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-06-01

Mr.. William Winter Of Farmingdale was
thrown from his horse at Grams Mills, West
Gardiner, last Monday, and received serious
injuries from which he has not yet recovered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-06-01

The graduating class in the Augusta high
school arc hard at work on their parts for the
annual exhibition. Some ten or dozen
Young ladies and gentlemen will graduate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-06-01
The W Gather.

WAR DEPARTMENT.,
OfrIcE Of THE CHEF SIGNAL OFrICkW.
WASHINGTON, May ST. r. NJ
PROBABILITIES.
A falling barometer, easterly to southerly
winds, cloudy weather and very probably
rain will prevail on Saturday from the Ohio
valley northward and westward; cloudy and
threatening weather over the South Atlantic
and Gulf States; clear and pleasant weather
over the New England and Middle States,
the wind backing to the southerly and easter
ly with increased cloudness over the lower
lake region. Dangerous winds are not an
tcpated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-06-01

Gents Furnishing Goods! Just received
from Boston and New York very choice
stock of fine furnishing goods at s. W. Hun
tington 4 Co. lw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-06-01

Mr.. J. 3. Wendell, the florist on the east
side of the river, is also the Steward Of the
Atlantic Engine Company, and keeps the ma
chine looking as neat as lily.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-06-01

Boys clothing, suits for boys from four &c
fifteen years of age at very low prices at S
w. Huntington Co.'S Augusta and Gardi-
ner. lw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-06-01

Our correspondent says that Mr.. G. B.
Crowell of Hallowell will pay one dollar per
thousand for old postage stamps to send to the
little girl in Belfast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-06-01

A clergyman in Portland, in a recent ad-
dress referred to the exhibition Of G. F.
Bailey Co., as one Of the sinful pleasures
that should be avoided. This won't prevent
the people in this vicinity from attending
Baleys circus and menagerie that pitches its
tent here on Monday next, and will exhibit in
the afternoon and evening. 1t will rather ex-
cite a vague curiosity to just 60 in and see
what there is really sinful about looking at a
monkey or performing elephant, Polar bear,
or even an athelete standing on his head.
We have no doubt there will be rush to the
circus and menagerie.
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FOREIGN NEWS.

Madrid, 81. The excitement occasioned
by Marshal Serrano's .lenient treatment of the
Carlists and the announcement tina. his course
was sustained by the government has meas
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I9ifn.

In North Chesterville, 18th ult., Martha Lousia
eldest daugh OF Reuel and Harriet Goodwin, aged
about 46 years.
In skowhegan. 18th ult., Mrs Mary Russell aged
IS years, months.
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Chicago Produce Market.

CHICAGO, May 81.
FLUUk-spring extras $50
WHEAT-No. ,, 1879 l44>a
CORN No. : 45 AN
OATS-37's
RYE-No2,1 70
BARLEY 62 for No.2
MESS PORK llg5
LARD-.s45
LIVE HOGS-36i
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-06-01

We were glad to receive a call yesterday
from Mr. Chas. +. Bailey, an Augusta boy,
who has been absent from the city for fifteen
years. He was in business in the west for
ton a. Eastern Freight Agent of the Hanni
bal & St. Joseph Railroad with headquarters
at 335 Broadway, New York. He still ad-
mires old Kennebec, and is glad to feast his
eyes again on the familiar scenes of his native
town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-06-01

The grounds of St. Marks church in this
city are being graded and newly sodded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-06-01

HoILOWAi'S OINTMENT AND PIILs.-For Rlfeu
matism, neuralgia, scrofula cancer, sore leg, salt
rheum, and all eruptions, the ointment is the only
safe and certain specific, and the Pills are equally
reliable in dyspepsia. Sold Is Maiden Lane, \. v
Price, % cents per pot or box Ask for new STYLE
the old is counterfeited. Hd-ltw.
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AuraI ..l1 State Minus.

The weekly Washingtonian meeting will be
holden this evening at Meonian Hall.
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The agents Of the Chase Brothers have just
delivered a large number Of fruit trees IN Sui