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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-23
STATE NEWS.

About 1900 persons were vacinated at City
Hall in Bangor. on Friday, at the citys ex-
pense.
The advent of the engine will be celebrated
at Norridgewock by a railroad ball at Saw
telles Hall, this evening, Dec, 20!h.
A gentleman in this city who visited Bruins
wick one day last week, relates somewhat
marvellous story in connection with the work
ing of the compressed air power at that place
On Friday last there was decrease Of the
power in manner that could not be account
ed for. So the pipes in which the compressed
air is conveyed from the falls were taken up
and examined, and found at point where
they are not buried below the action of the
frost, to contain eighteen inches of solid ice.
1t was settled after this wise. that the moist
ure in the air produced the ice. How the en-
CINE was kept at work, and the motive power
brought through the eighteen inches of solid
ice, simply lessening its force, is a question
| for the wise men of the seat of learning to
decide. This sounds strangely like one of
Mark Twains stories, but it comes on good
| authority and was witnessed by q dozen per-
sons. Portland Advertiser.
Our city, which has been particularly for
tunate since this disease commenced its trav-
els, has case at last. A Mrs. Montague and
her sister Miss Ware, returned from Boston
about ten days ago, anu on Thursday morn
ing last, Mrs. Montague broke out with small
pox. They reside near the grs works. May
or Palmer has taken prompt measures to pre-
vent the spaead of the disease, and in spite of
the exaggerated Istreet reports, there is, as
yet but one case, and that in a mild FORM
Gardiner Reporter.
The Wiscasset Oracle says that Mr. and
Mrs. James knight of that place are now suf-
fering with small pox.
Mrs. Henry Dow of East Jefferson was
seriously burned last week, by fire being
first communicated to her jute curs from a
candle, thence to her clothing. As her face
and shoulders were so badly burned it was
first supposed she could not recover, but she
is improving.
One new case of small pox was reported in
Portland on Frday-that Of a lady who had
been nursing her sister who was sick of the
disease. This case makes eight at the hosp
tai, two patients having been discharged on
Friday. There has been decided decrease
in the disease during the week.
Preparations are on foot for a grand com
plmentary concert in Portland to Miss Annie
Starbird.
Notice OF the petition for dividing the town
of Wateryille has been legally served on the
selectmen. Its three requisite signers are
Samuel Appleton, Dennis l.. Milliken and
Edward G.. Meader.
p. c. Keegan, Esq, representative elect,
was reported in Caribou on his way to Au-
gusta, SATURDAY of last week.
Mr.. Forest Pugsley of Cornish, the old
man who was wounded with crowbar, in a
difficulty with two men named French and
Day, few days ago, is dead.
1t is proposed to establish a telegraph line
from Dexter to Dover and Foxcroft.
We are pleased to learn, says the Wing,
that VIM. Allen, Esq, of Norridgewock,
father of Rev. DR.. Allen of the State College,
is recovering form his recent severe illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-23

The German common people are making .
strenuous fight against the anti-efnigfstion
policy Of their government.
President Grant has gone to visit bis father
at Covington, KY, and will return to Wash.
ington Tuesday.
At Lawrence, Kansas, Friday morning the
mercury was eighteen degrees below zero,
the lowest for the past five years.
The Louisiana committee is about to issue
an address to the people Of the United States,
setting forth the law and the facts In the case
now disturbing the courts Of that State.
The committee of thirty of the French as
sembly is considering the question of sus-
pending veto power.-The municipal govern.
ment of Lyons is threatened with suppression
because it is too radical in sentiment.
The ship yards in and around New York
have been revived, and maritime trade seems
looking up.
Five hundred coal miners near Springfield,
ILL.,, are on strike for twenty per cent. ad-
vance in their wages.
Forney in his Press indorses McComb and
defends his character from the attacks Of
James Brooks. Forney says that McComb
is mot pollution, but deeply imbued with
the necessity of pushing forward our great
international lines"
The United States senate yesterday trans.
acted but little business, and adjourned to
the 9Th of January next. The house had no
quorum.
A special despatch to the Sun from Wash
ington says that William Orion, who now
controls the New York Tribune, has offered
the editorship to Hon. ]. G. Blaine, speaker
Of the house of representatives, who has the
subject under advisement. In fact, this was
Mr.. Orton's original design in negotiating for
the purchase of the paper. He has long been
a particular frisnd of Blaine, and he has great
admiration for ais energy. The negotiations
with Mr.. Colfax were commenced by Sinclair
without consulting Orion, and when he
bought the paper Colfax was in already some
sort engaged to be the editor. Accordingly
Orion had to take up the bargain with him,
but he has now broken it for cause, and has
90 ne back to his first idea of putting Mr.
Blaine at the head of the paper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-23
FOREIGN NEWS.

Rome, n. King Victor Emanuel has al
most entirely recovered from his indisposi-
ton.
The empress of Russia is expected 10 visit
Naples soon, accompanied by fleet of Rus
sian war vessels.
An army bill was introduced in the Italian
parliament to- day. 1t provides that all ltal-
ians between IS and 40 years OF age shall! be
liable to military duty.
Paris, 81. Before adjourning This after
noon the assembly finally passed bill re-
storing to the Orlean princes their confscated
property.
The Corsaire, radical jouanal. has been
suspended for advocating the doctrine of So
cialism.
President Theirs had a conference at YER
sailles this afternoon with the committee Of
pardons, expecting the cases of several COM
munists sentenced to death, and who will be
executed before the end of the year, unless
their sentences are committed.
NJ. Dufaure, minister of justice, will re-
main at Versailles during the holiday recess.
Paris, u. President Theirs and his family
will return from Versailles to Paris to-mor-
row, and will stay here until after the reas-
semblrg OF the national assembly.
London, 9l The river Thames, which had
already ONVrilOWeu It's banks at many places,
suddenly rose nearly foot to-day at Wind
sor. The Home park is one vast lake of wa
ter, and thousands acres of other land are
submerged.
The present inpndation Of the Thames is
the greatest since the flood of 1852.
St. Petersburg, 81. The Imperial Gazette
says the question of the Khiva campaign was
again discussed in government circles, and it
was resolved to undertake'it
Paris, %. The Republique Franchise,
personal organ of NJ. Gambetta, predicts a
serious parliamentary crisis when the assem-
bly, meets in January. 1t says that the trim
ming tactics of the government only increase
the disquiet of the country, and the acts of
Ministers Dutaure and Goulard endanger the
governments popularity.
The assembly yesterday voted to continue
the tobacco monopoly ten years.
The two subcommittee Of the committee
of thirty sit with closed doors.
Rome, %. The king has completely re-
covered from his recent illness.
Berlin, 22. Spencers Gazette explains
that the partial renovation of reduced fares
for emigrants on the State and private rail-
roads in Germany is qeestion of internal
administration, and was required of the gov
eminent by considerations Of political econo-
my, and of private companies by their own
interests. The American press have greatly
exaggerated the importance and distorted the
significance of this trihing affair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-23
BANGOR.

Bangor, %. The most severe snow storm
of the season occurred here to-day between
an early hour this morning and one o'clock
this afternoon. The snow was accompanied
by gale of wind, which piled it in hugh
drifts nearly impossible in many places. The
Pullman train, due at seven o'clock this fore
noon, did not arrive till half-pa two this af-
ternoon. A coach from the boat at Winter
port was five hours coming up eleven miles.
The thermometer at ten this evening stands
at four degrees below zero.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-23
BOSTON ITEMS.

Boston, 81. The number of deaths in Bos-
ton the past week were 1876. of which CO were
of small pox.
DR.. Stevens who was injured at Woburn a
day or two since, died this morning. His
brother, William +. Stevens of the Boston
Journal editorial staff, broke his am yester-
day by slipping on the ice.
The remains of the bodies inferred on the
site of the Trinity church have all been re-
moved The last caskets having been taken
from there this afternoon, TO be inferred else
where.
The work of removing pews from Old
Sounth Church, and preparing it fer the Post
Office will commence on Monday.
Capt Frank Stanwood of the Sd Cavalry,
United States Army, died at the residence Of
his father in Brighton yesterday. of con-
sumption.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-23
FROM NEW YORK.

New York, 81. The Stokes jury is now
complete 1t comprises six merchants, one
architect, one carpenter, one insurance agent,
one builder, one printer, and one brick man
facturer.
were 527.
n. b. Duryea, murdered by Simmons, was
buried at Greenwood to-day, with masonic
honors.
Four members of the Louisiana citizens
committee to-day held interviews with some
members of congress here, seeking advice.
Count Arnim of the German legation sailed
for Europe to-day.
All the testimony in the case Of DR.. Irish,
charged with poisoning f. o. Anderson, was
concluded to day. The case will be summed
up Monday.
The goods stolen from the Hamburg dock
this morning comprised silks, satins and one
case of chromos for a weekly newspaper, all
valued al $4,000.
The Mont Clair branch of the Midland rail-
road has been completed to Jersey City at an
expense OF 100000.
Steamship Adria,ic from Liverpool report
ed that she experienced very heavy westerly
gales, with high head sea the entire pas
sage. Dec. 18th, at 80 \. NJ, very heavy
storm struck fore and aft, carving away two
blades of her propeller, and part OF a third
one. On the l2th, in lat. 40 25, Ion. IS. u,
spoke ship Allan FROM Bathurst, n. b., for
Liverpool, water logged ana rudder lost. She
took Off the crew and brought them to this
port.
New York. 80. Elisha Gregory, one of the
proprictors of the Canterbury concert saloon,
was committed without bail to-day, for at
tempting to kill Geo. Wilcox, and accidental
" shooting Theodore Williamson. in the
Grand Central Hotel, last evening.
The Portsmouth has sailed for the south
pacific exploring exposition. While the ves-
sci was being towed by the Catalpa yesterday,
the latter burst her steam pipes. Nobody was
hurt.
The trustees of the Columbia College have
purchased tract of land at Fort Washington
in the upper part of this city, where it is ex
pected thai the College will be permanently
located.
Two hundred and thirty Of the large num-
Der of destitute Italians that recently arrived
here, left yesterday, for Richmond, Va, to
work on railroads in that state. Eighteen had
previously left for Vermont.
Six professional mines are announced to be
in the ball field the next season. The Boston
club will include Gould, Rogers, the two
Wrights, Barnes, Schater, Leonard and
Spaulding, with Hicks or Allison for catcher.
McVey retres.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-23
FIHAHCTAL COM
New York Produce Market.

NV YoRg Dec 2l
COTTON --sales 20. oalCs mid. uplands 20.
FLOUR-sale $685. state Is &C p: round hoop
Ohio e03 925; Western 105. 50; Southern l59
Il so.
WHEAT 632i0 bu; No. spring As al 4sk new
do winter red and amber western 85a1 50
CORN e 400: steamer G5H 666 SAL 6ss67
oATs-sales 20 e75 western 47s49 new .5S
Al
PORK-13 gil 50; prime, IA 60
LARD-7Kd74; Kettle lie; steam sgsH
BU1TEk-rsaie, 24e30 Western lOalG
WHISkEf Western free, eSH a91
RICE-Cat0 ina. sass.
COFFEE-l5HSlsa
SUGAR-Porto Rico. 81 go Muscovado, 81
a97s
MOLASsEs-N. 0. 52gei: Muscovsdo 2,s3O;
clarified 20g30.
SPTs TURPENTlSE- CoaG0i.
ROSIS-3 s.
PETROLEUM crude, ils refined .7g274
TALLOW-sast,
LlNSEED OIL-S0
FREIGHTS TO INTERCOLLEGIATE str. I'd;
per sail l4d; Grain per str. skd coro perstr.
SO; Grain Sd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-23

GENTS FURNISHING GOODS Large stock
of all kinds Of gents gloves, neckties, scarfs
and collars, choice styles of dressing gowns,
fine suspenders and all goods found in first
class furnishing goods store, at S. w. Hun
tington & Co.'S one price clothing stores, Au-
gusta and Gardiner. Choice styles of boys
oyercoats at S. w. Huntington & Cos.
dec2O.+3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-23

Persons looking for Christmas goods will
do well to cell at the store of NJ. Roberts,
splendid stock of goods for the Holidays, in
addition to his ladies' and gents furnishing
goods. Old Santa Claus stands looking
through the window, inviting all to call in and
purchase. decl9--lw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-23

j. S. Turner, Esq, contributes the follow
ing books to the Augusta Library; History
of the World, by Samuel Maunder, 2 vols.
David Coppertield, Dickens, 4 vols; Pitts
St. Chapel Lectures; Hospital Life, by w.
N. Reed Philosophy of Health, by d. Coles
History of American Baptist Missions, Gam
nell; Life of Capt. John Brown, Redpath
Sin & Redemption, Sheldon; Home, Rev
w. X. Leandis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-23
Robes! Robes RObes!.!

A large and carefully selected stock Of
robes, including Hudson Bay and Prairie
Wolf lined and unlined Buffalo, English,
Scotch and French lap robes, at prices and
quality that cannot be beaten this side of New
York, for sale BY Collier, Hamilton s. Co, l43
Water street, Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-23

The receiver Of the Stuyvesant Bank makes
the statement that the amount Of assets are
SG68, ll5, and the liabilities are S627,44O.
large part of the assets are not now availa-
BILE, and the value of the remainder is not yet
ascertained. 1t is said that the prospect of
paying dividends to creditors is very remote.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-23

The Gazette calls on the United States to
do all in their power to bring to satisfactory
conclusion negotiations for an emigrant
treaty, which America and not Germany has
delayed for year..
Odo Russell, British ambassador, gave
ball last week, at which there was brilliant
gathering. bismarck and other notables
were present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-23
PORTLAND.

Portland, Nc, %. Schooner Harvest,
morning on Cushings Island during the snow
squal. bilged and filed with water. Captain
and crew saved.
The body of Mr.. Darius Stevens, who was
injured in Woburn Thursday, arrived in this
city last night. He died yesterday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-23
CANADA.

Montreal,2l. Judgement was given to- day
in the coxrt of appeals against Foster the al
legged Boston forger, and he was committed
for extradition. A motion was made for the
privilege to appeal to the privy council, and
was rejected, the court holding that it had no
power to grant the motion in criminal cases.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-23
DieD.

In Newport, Ne, 10th inst Mrs Abigail 4.
Greene, wife CT <. J. Greene, formerly OF Farming
ton, aged GO years, months, ~ days.
In South Dartmouth Mass. 10th inst, Mrs Mary
l.. Macomber, wife OF james y. Macorlber, 0ged
rs years.
In West Phillips, 18th inst, Miss Rebecca Chand-
Ter, aged about 10 years.
In kingfeld 18th ult.. Mrs May }. Peterson
aged 40 years. 8 months.
In Strong, 29th ult., Mrs. Lizzie H. Gikey, wife f
Charles F. Gilkey, and daughter OF james and Mar
garet Hitchcock OF Andover, y. b.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-23

We take pleasure in calling the attention
of our Hallowell subscribers to the advertise
ment of Messrs. Halves & Warren, Druggists.
For elegance and good taste their store can
not be surpassed in the State. They are gen.
temen who understand their business, and
anyone, calling on them, may rest assured
of reliable goods and honest dealing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-23
Chicago Produce Market.
CHICAGO. Dec. 81.

U;HfCA.u Dec 81,
rLOUR-spring extras liG8llG4
WHEAT-So. 2, l l449I IS
CORN No. :, 81. a3ox
OATS-o4
RYE-No 2, gG6ts
SARLEY-65 g67 for 40
NESS PORK II Is
LARD-summer 20; winter; kettle ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-23

Bags! nags!! Bags!: For the Holidays.
The largest and best assortment of ladies
and gents travelling and shopping bags ever
offered for sale in this city, can be found at
Collier, Hamilton & Co.'S, l43 Water street,
Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-23

Hon. L. b. Washburn, U. S.. Minister to
Paris, arrived in IIallowell Saturday after
noon, and spent the Sabbath with his brother,
A. s. Washhurn, Esq.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-23
Weather..

WAR DEPARTMENT, J
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER )
WASHINGTON, Dec. 22-8 P. NJ.
For New England, winds backing to west
erly and southerly on Monday, with increas-
ing clondiness, diminishing pressure and ris-
ing temperature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-23
BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE
Daily Kennebec Journal.
EASTPORT.

PASSPORT, Me-, 81. Schooner Empress ar
rived here to-day. She reports an English
barque ashore back of Campabello. Looks as
If she was badly stove.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-23
NEWS BY MAIL.

Whitelaw Reid retired Friday evening from
the managing editorship of the New York
Tribune, and j. X. G. Hassard succeeded
him
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-23
You lie. william Amy physicia

You lie. william Amy physician
who now says that Rheumatism can not be
cured, simply lies. The wonderful effects of
the Centaur Liniment for all flesh, bone and
Muscle ailments upon man and beast, are too
well known to admit of question. 1t destroys
swellings, -softens stiff joints, soothes pain,
makes the lame walk, and the bedridden leap
for JOY 1t is selling as no article ever did
every time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-23
Augusta Lodge F. G. A. M. ,

Stated Communication First Tuesday in
every month.
Special commune cations every Tuesday
evening.
Per Order W NJ.
octl+m Stuesem f. BLACkMA>, Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-23

Rich and splendid goods for the approach
ing season Of friendly interchange of gifts,
comprising almost every imaginable article
in which the precious metals can be wrought,
at Rowse's, l24 Water street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-23
CHRISTMAS And NEW YEAR
House for Sale.

ON Chestnut Street, south of Green. House and
" ell each two stories. Built last SPINNER.
House is 22x29 and ell is l5X2S Entirely finished.
Double parlor, dining room, kitchen and one sleep
ing room below stairs; six sleeping rooms In sec
ond stor; cellar under house and ell. VIII be
! sold at fair price. Inquire of JOHN =. WYMAN,
west end of Bridge Street. teoWti
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-23
Marriro.

In Pennington, lith inst A II Dyer 10 Mis-;
Emma II. Lowell both off.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-23

Children Cry-for Pitchers Castoria.
1t regulates the stomach cures wind collie and
causes natural sleep. 1t is substitute for
castor oil. decl-+lm
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1872-03-08
FINDAY. OHIO

On the body of one was found a book
of prayers and and quantity of in-
sane rahpsodies the latter written by
the elder Espinoss. One of these
rahpsodies ended thus, "The Virgin
Mary will be sitting on my head until
l die ip her arms Amen. Jesus -
A large amount of like CALCULATIONS
seem to show that it was probably
a religious monomania that led to
the deeds committed. However this
may be, they we're the worst bandits
that ever crossed the borders of the
Territory, and the end of their lives
was but in consonance with their daily
acts.
The older Espinosa had addressed
a paper to Governor of the Territory
setting forth that he bad killed TWEEN
ty two men, and on that account de
manded that his property be restored
to him-although what bis property
might have consisted of is not very
clearly shown.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1872-03-08

To any person producing any Medicine abit
\ 10 show one-third as many living. permanent
cures as DIR. FITLERS VEGETABLE kHEUMAT-
&c REMEDY; /; and a further reIcdrd Of SlO0 1oI
anycase OF fChronic or Infiammatory Rheuma-
tism, Neuralgia. Rheumatic Ague, Sciat.ca,
and Rheumatism of the Kidneys tiH moi
cure. This Rheumatic Syrup is used intodrdiy
only, pleasant to the taste, and guaranteed
tree from injurious Drugs. II is not a Quack
Medicine, but the scientific prescription of los.
L. Filter, NJ. D., Professor of Toxicology and
Chemistry, graduate of the celebrated Uni
tire professional life has been devoted special
ly to this disease This preparation under SOL
emn oath is conscientiously believed TO be the
only positive, reliable specific ever discovered.
The proof that no other specific ever exists is
found in every community in persons afflicted
for many years past end still suffering. II
physicians could cure a., n a specific did eriSf,
yersally admitted. The OF deceived sugerer
may wisely ask, what security or evidence has
he that DIR. Filters Rheumatic Syrup will cure
his case The protection offered to patients
against imposition is in a legally signed con-
tract which will be FORWARDED Il without charge
to any sufferer sending by letter a description
of Affections; this guarantee will state the ex-
act number of bottles warranted to cure, and
in case of failure the money paid will be re-
turned TO the patient. No other remedy has
ever been offered on such liberal and honora-
bic terms. Medical advice, with certificates
who have been cured after all other treat
ments failed. sent by letter, gratis. Afflicted
cordially invited to write for advice to the
principal Office, % South Fourth street Phila-
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W.. MILLER & CO.,
June lG, lily Sole Agents. Findlay, Ohio.