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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-11-27
The Proposed Enlargement of PiscataqaI,

The Proposed Enlargement of Piscataquis
County.
project is now being agtated, principally
in Dexter, to have that and seven other towns
in the county of Penobscot and six in the
county of Somerset annexed to Piscataquis
county, and is creating quite an excitement
in the towns mentioned, as we'll as in Piscat-
aquis county. Dexter, ON Saturday. 9th inst,
at a town meeting voted to issue bonds to the
amount of $50, 900 for the purpose of build
ing County buildings, should the proposed
set-of be authorized by the Legislature and
the towns themselves, and Dexter be fixed
upon as the shire town of Piscataquis county.
A movement opposing this. was started, and
another and very fully attended meeting held
In Dexter on Saturday, to see if the town
would reconsider the vote, but the meeting
refused to reconsider by a vote of nearly
three to one. Piscataquis people are not to
be caught mapping, however, and the pros
pect of removing the county seat from Do
yer to Dexter, has stirred them up. call
has been issued signed by one hundred and
| iOuI CltiLcHs VI lJONtT anu OAcTOlt,
meeting at the Court house in the first nam
ed village, ''to determine what action it is ex-
pedient to adopt for the best interest of the
county" We have received Photographic
view of the proposed change, issued by those
who are earnestly in favor of making the
change, showing the towns that will be alb
sorbed from Somerset and Penobscot and de-
| fning the boundaries of the reconstructed
county. The statistics show that Piscataquis
county has population of IA $3.50, add eight
towns from Penobscot county, viz: Dex-
ter, Garland, Charleston, Exeter, Corinna,
Stetson, Newport and Plymouth, with pop
ulation of II 40; also add six towns from
Somerset county, viz Harmony, Cambridge,
| Ripley, St. Adams, Palmyra and Detroit,
with a poI ulation of 5,72l, giving Piscata-
qus county total population Of $3.50;
leaving Penobscot county with population
of over CO 900, and Somerset county with
population of over IS, 900. The matter will
Of course come before the legislature, when
warm time is anticipated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-11-27

MESr. Mr.. Henry f. Miller some ten years
ago, established his present business and
commenced manufacturing the instruments
which have since gained the highest reputa-
ton and are now widely known as the ellen
ry f. Miller" pianos. Mr.. Henry +. Miller,
| a practical mechanic and thorough musician,
made from the outset only first-class instru-
ments, and has, by untirng energy and skill,
produced such pianos as have insured for him
a remarkable degree of success, as his estab-
lishment has gained an enyiable reputation in
business circles. and the miller" pianos are
now being sold by the trade throughout the
United States and Canadas among the leading
pianos of the country. Their introduction in
to the public schools of Boston, their con-
slant use in the New England Conservatory
| of Music, the Boston Music School, and other
well-known public institutions, places them at
once in a position that the public must rec
ognize has been won by their merits. This
must not only be of influence to the pur-
chaser, but has already attracted the atten-
ton of piano dealers throughout the country
to such an extent that this establishment, in
amount of business done, now ranks among
the largest. Many Of our best artists speak
| unqualitedly in praise of the beautiful sing
| ing tone, perfect action and general excel
| lence found in these pianos, and their daily
use by so many of our resident musicians is
constantly strengthening the favorable opin-
ion so generally expressed.
| The above celebrated Pianos are sold by
M. c. Milliken, Granite Block, Water street,
opposite the Post Office.
nov27- 3t+law-2tw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-11-27

NhahSes ih the running Time OF inc
Trains.
Several changes are soon to take place in
the running time of the trains on the Maine
Central Railroad.
Passenger trains will leave Augusta for
Boston at 7 90 and ll.50 A. NJ, and $40 p.
NJ. Trains will arrive in Augusta from the
West at 10 A. NJ, 400 and $50 7. NJ.
No change will be made in the running
time of the night or Pullman express train.
The only great changes made are-the MORN
ing train for Boston will leave Augusta at the
sensible hour of seven o'clock, instead of at
quarter to six o'clock, and the mixed train
usually leaving for Portland at 800 p. NJ,
will become a regular passenger train and
connect through to Boston.
The usual winter changes are to be made
in the running of the local accommodation
train between this city, lIallowell and Gardi-
ner. The morning dummy will be discon-
tinued entirely. Accommodation train will
leave Augusta for Gardiner at at 900 A. NJ,
2.l5 and $50 2. M. Leave Gardiner for
Augusta at SIS A. NJ, LOO and $50 p. NJ.
Mr.. Lincoln, the active Division Superin-
tendent, is now perfecting the new time table,
and hopes to get it into operation by Monday,
December Cd.
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Maine Central Railroad Company.
Stockholders Meeting.

THE stockholders of the Maine Central Railroad
i Company are hereby notified to meet at the
Town Hall in Watervillc on the third day of De-
cember next at eleven O'Clock A. NJ:
To see what action the Stockholders will take
speeding the propo son to lease the Somerset Rail-
road embraced in the votes of the Directors Jany
81, and August "a, 1868, and of the Stockholders
February 90, 1865, and respecting the action of the
Directors, Nov H. 1872, upon that subject.
BY order of the Directors.
JOSIAH III. DRUMMOND, Clerk.
November II, 1872. noylt.td
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-11-27
Hotel Notice!
MIR. H. Q. BLAKE,
HAS LEASED
Tho uo1lo~ro11 uo~co
The HalloWell House,

And ready to attend to the wants of the tray.
cling public. The house is situated on
Second Street, near the Depot,
and is central location, only few steps from the
business street.
business aud feels confident of giving entire salts.
faction. He will keepa
First Glass House.
His table will be furnished with the best the
market affords, and By due attention to business he
hopes to receive liberal share of patronage.
II. Q. BLAKE,
IIallowell, Me. noy26-1tf
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VIM. p. stetson, Esq, of Brunswick, a
worthy member of the printers fraternity, and
quite well known in this city, on Monday
evening last celebrated the anniversary Of his
70 years of married life. His friends to the
number of some eighty or ninety surprised the
family at home, by suddenly appearing with
presents of beautiful silver ware, cake bas.
kets, knives, forks lamps, money, Sc, to the
amount Of some $50. y very agreeable visit.
social, mirthfnl, and interspersed with sing
ing.
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Boston Bank Statement,

Boston, %. The following is the state :
ment Of the Boston National Bank as returned
to the clearing house Monday forenoon. Nov
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-11-27

Finance Committee-Geo. f.. Miuot, Jo-
seph Tibbetts, l.. W. Bachelor.
The new hall is about ready for dedication
The ceremony will take place in the course
of two or three weeks, when the Masonic
brethren in Belgrade and vicinity are antici-
patng an interesting occasion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-11-27
Augusta Library.

The Library Committee acknowledge the
receipt of the following books from a gener-
Gus friend and patron of the library
Murray's Adventures in the Wilderness.
Among the Pines. kirke.
Hypatia. Kingsley.
Two Years Ago. kingsley.
Journal Of a residence ON Georgia plantation
kemble.
Romoa Eliot.
Austin Elliot Kingsley.
Essays of Ella. Lamb.
Monarch OF MnciHg Lane. Black.
Put Yourself in his place Reade.
Man and Wife. Collins.
Under the Ban. L'Abbe*'t
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First Glass House,
Notice Of Dissolution.

rI'HE limited partnership heretofore existing un.
i der the firm name OF Beale 4 Farnham, will
expire on the LIST of Jan, 1873. All persons having
demands against said firm will present them for
settlement, and all indebted to said firm will make
immediate payment.
On the LIST of Jan, 1873, all persons indebted will
receive notice through the mail OF the amount.
BEALE X FARNHAM.
Augusta, Nov. |, 1872. noy4-t3w
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Col. Dewitt has purchased of DR.. Harlow
the Williams property in this city, on Pleas
ant street, at the head Of Court street, paying
therefor $4,000. 1t is understood that the
property will be sold again to St. Marks
>EpiscopaD society, and the house standing
upon the lot used as parsonage, with a view
in the future of its removal, when there will
undoubtedly be built upon the lot a magnif-
cent church edifce for the accommodation of
the church and society. This would be fine
location for such an enterprise, should it be
undertaken, and the lot is ample, extending
from Pleasant 70 Summer streets.
At the recent annual meeting Of Relief
Lodge No. los, Il. Il A. NJ, of Belgrade, tine
following officers were chosen for the ensuing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-11-27

The New Governor of Alabama has not
yet recognized either of the Legislatures now
sitting in that State.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-10-04

THE CULTURE OF THE HAIR.-7Just as
surely as soil infested with Canadian
thistlss can be made to produce tine
crops of golden grain, the scalp now
sparsely covered with harsh, dry, un-
manageable hair can be made prolific
of silken tresses. All that is necessary
to effect the change in either case is the
right kind of fertilizer. Leaving the
agricultural chemists to determine how
the barren land shall be made fruitful,
we positively assert that Lyons Ka-
thairon is unequaled as a fertilizer and
beautifier of the hair. Twenty-Five years
of success is the basis of this unquali'
fed statement. During that time it has
been used by many millions of both
sexes, and the first instance in which 1t
has failed to fulfill the expectations of
rational purchaser has yet to be dis
covered twill not cause hair to grow
on vanished gourd, but wherever the
roots of the hirsute fibers remain undis-
turbed it will cause them to put forth
new shoots, and in all cases where the
hair has become thin it will increase its
volume 1.e eod-d&w
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-10-04
FOREIGN.

MADRID, October 4.-The FIRE at the palace
Escurial is still burning. The Kings fremen
arrived. and after several hours Of work sue.
ceeded in checking the progress Of the flames
considerably. The damage, however, has been
very great. The massive stone walls Of the
palace are blackened. and a great portion Of
the woodwork gone. Had 1t not been for the
unusual strength and solidity Of the structure,
it would doubtless have been entirely de-
stroyed, 90 great was the delay before aid
arrived. Many rare paintings and other val
uables were saved from destruction by the
bravery Of the french, and. although the
library is seriously damaged. It is believed a
portion Of the contents can be saved. A large
portion Of the roof Of the monastery was de-
stroyed BY the FIRE. but the main building was
saved. The damage 10 the palace is very seri-
Gus, and can hardly be repaired. The limits
Of the fire have been greatly circumscribed by
the efforts Of the fremen, but the danger Of
total destruction Is not yet passed.
PARIS. October at Is stated that President
Theirs desires 10 conciliats the members Of the
Assembly opposed 10 the formation Of a per-
manent republic. and will endeayor TO gain
their support for the establishment Of a repub-
lie founded on conservative principles.
Gsmbstta is i'll. though not seriously. His
labsrs during his tour Of the provinces over
taxed his strength, and his physicians pre-
scribe quiet aud retirement from public ex-
citement for a time.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-10-04
VERY ROMANTIC.
The Family Of an Ohio Soldier made
Rich by n Tennesseean.

From the Cleveland Plaindealer.
Our neighboring city of 1itfin is just
now deeply interested in the sequel Of
war episode, which shows how romance
sometimes creeps into the events Of real
life. Early in the war, Tiffin and vicin-
ity had a sort of iiinerant Albright
preacher named Downey. Upon the
breaking out of the war Downey entered
the service as a captain in one Of the
Seneca regiments, and when the govern
ment decided upon employing negro
troops, he became colonel of a colored
regiment. During the campaign in Ten
nessee, his regiment CHANGED 10 be en-
camped upon the estate Of Col. Washing.
ton, near Nashville. The regiment
seems not to have been under the
best discipline; and its black des-
peradses we're disposed to give free
rein to their brutal instincts. They
seized Col Washington and threat
ened him with instant death, and also set
about Destroying the elegant family
mansion. Colonel Downey, by great
exertions, and at the imminent risk of
his own life. succeeded in rescuing Col.
Washington from death, aud in saving
the mansion and other property from
destruction. Colonel Washington felt
profoundly grateful at the time for Col.
Downeys brave exertions in his behalf,
and promised never TO forget them.
There the matter rested, and the wild
scenes with which Downey was sur
rounded soon drove it out Of his mind.
he remained at the head Of his regi-
ment till the war was over, and then re-
turned to Tifin and settled down into a
quiet, domestic life. Not long ago he
died, leaving his family in Strengthened
circumstances. Mrs DOwney was driven
TO her needle for support. She aHd her
children lived in their humble way, with
little thought that a great change was
soon to be wrought in their condition.
Recently Colonel Washington died. when
it was found that be had willed his prop-
erty, consisting Of $4,000 in bonds and
greenbacks, aud three hundred acres OF
improved land situated mile and a half
from Nashville-the whole ~aiusd al
100000 ST least-to the heirs Of Colonel
Downey. Israel j DoEney. a son Of
the deceased Colonel, has just returned
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-10-04
MISCELLANEOUS.

CHICAGO. October 4.--Arguments for q new
heard. They develop much that is unit for
publication. Blake claims to have new evil
denee of his wife's unfaithfulness, and pro-
dueed letters to prove il. l w3l
Last night three men named Jacob Trone,
Charles Miller and Patrick Healy were run
over by an incoming passenger train on the
Michigan Central railroad, near Forty-seyenth
street, and instantly killed,
DUBUQUE, Iowa, October .4.--A daughter Of
II. Richman. thirteen years Of age, living near
Williams. Iowa. was so badly poisoned by the
bite Of a rattlesnake yesterday that she died
in short time in the greatest agony.
John Pickett. brakeman on the southern
bound freight train. in attempting to pass
from the engine over the train as it was pull
ing into SandOyal, Illinois. fell through be-
tween the cars and was run over and instantly
killed, the body being mangled and cut in q
horrible manner.
DAVENPORT. October Alt meeting Of the
City Council last night it was decided to sus-
pend the entire present police force. Much
dissatisfaction and complaint has existed Of
late. and the intention is to thoroughly reor-
ganize the force. This result is fastened by
the recent discharge Of some Of the members Of
the force.
The Plow.makers Convention at Rock Island
has harmonized all interests and adjourned
They advanced their wares an average of about
five per cent.
CINCINNATI, October A man named II. B.
Vaughn. from Gallatin county, Tenn. was
found dead in his bed at the Watson House last
night. supposed to have died from heart dis
ease.
ORANGE. N. j.. October 4.-The fancy store
Of Tanness Bros. corner Of Main and North
Center streets. was destroyed By Ere yesterday,
with four small buildings adjoining. Loss
about So, 900; partially in sured.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-10-04
NEW YORK.

NEw YORK. October 4.-The Liberal Club
gives its third anniversary dinner at DelmOn-
ieo's tomorrow. Mr.. Greeley will preside.
Many distinguished personases viii attend.
The Union League Club resolved last evening
to attend the funeral of DR.. Lieher in body.
Greeley delivered an agricultural address at
the Suffolk county fair yesterday, and -sturns
to the city to-day.
The hack and coach drivers strike is spread
ing. A mass meeting of coach owners will be
held this evening.
The Pacific Mail Steamship Company has
not yet received details of the loss of the Amer
lea. but expects to do so by the 10th inst.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-10-04

In IS to be regretted that the wooden
Nicolson pavement which has been laid
in this city has, without an exception on
a single street, proven unable to with
stand the wear and tear Of heavy trafc
as well as it was expected to Do BY our
authorities and citizens. In many oil
the Western cities such pavements have
done good service, where gravelly soil
existed through which the water could
percolate; but in this city, where clay IS
the soil, the moisture cannot escape.
When rain falls, or the streets are sprln-
kIed. the water gets into and remains IL
the iuterstices of the wood which it rots,
notwithstanding any chemical process
to which the timber has been sub
iected. In New York city the same
objections have been raised, and the
same unfortunate results have become
apparent. In that city it was suggested
not to sprinkle the pavement, in view
of the readiness with which it decayed,
but it was agreed that this would not be
of any material benefit, as the snow,
rains and ice would be amply sufficient
to disintegrate it, while the dust occa-
stoned by sweeping it while dry would
be an intolerable nuisance. The matter
Of comfortable as we'll as useful pave
ments has become a serious one, and we
think thorough system Of repairing by
a special force would contribute largely
to the preservation of that which cost
so much money, and which seems to be
rapidly sinking into decay.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-10-04
New York P,ass ON the Georgia
Eleef1Ou,

Election.
New YORK, October 4.-The election in Geor-
gia with large majority for the Liberals was
occasion Of much rejoicing at the National
Democratic headquarters yesterday. A meet
ing will be held on Saturday afternoon at
Tammany Hall. when cOngratulatory speeches
will be made by prominent Liberals and Dem
ocrats. Numerous representatives from the
South called at the Liberal headquarters dur
ing the day offering their CONGRATULATIONS. A
salute of one hundred gnns will be fred in
honor of the victory.
The Tribune this morning says the majority
in Georgia will be at least 5000, and thinks
the election full Of hope to the Liberals as OK
posing the weakness of their opponents. 1t
looks forward hopefully to Pennsylvania, In
diana and Ohio. which, if won, will assure
success in the November battle.
The Times editorially says: That Georgia
would re-elect Democratic Governor was
generally conceded some weeks ago." 1t
charges that system of intimidation was in
augurated throughout the State, and violence
in some cases used to keep eolored voters from
the polls, and also that the State had been
carried by the Democrats by majority less
than in 1858. and probably not greater than
in 1867.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-10-04

The total colored population of the
United States, according to the census
of 1872, is 1920, 4ss. The sixteen South
ern States contain 1887 ,9s9 and the
nineteen Northern States contain $780,
500. In the border States the colored
population is equal to about one-fourth
of the white, while in the other Southern
States the colored averages about forty
five per cent. The colored vote is nearly
equal to the white in Alabama, Florida
and Georgia, and thOre is a majority of
colored voters in South Carolina, Lou
isana, Texas and Mississippi.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-10-04
CONSERVATIVE TICKET.

The intellectual editor Of the Ava
lanche can write such things as this and
republish them day after day without
hanging a letter: The Appeal did not
hang Mrs. surratt yesterday" True but
A ]. did in 1865. Our Jefferson street CO.
temporary regarding the above standing
paragraph as a perfect piece of work no
doubt intends applying for a patent, SO
as to deter other papers from infringing
upon the right to make the meaningless
abatement.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-10-04

The truth Of figures has been proven
bal, but of late years doubts have been
thrown upon the assertion. The pop
ulstion of Cuba by the census Of 1862
was under, l 400, 900. about equally d.
vided between males aud females. II
from 100000 we deduct one-half-a
small average for children aud old men
we find the total male population ca
pable of bearing arms. including Gu
bans and Spaniards, white and black,
free and slave. to be not over $50, 900
men. With this apparent fact staring
the Spanish ministry in the face, the
Impartial Of Madrid, ministerial organ,
publishes from the official documents the
following figures as the real losses suf-
fered by the Cuban patriots or rebels,
words that are identical at birth, but
which often become unlike at the close
Of a struggle for liberty. The figures
published by the impartial are: Killed
in action, 1900; taken prisoners
mostly shot, $4,000; surrendered, g.,
Gao; total, 5ls,240 This anomaly
strikes a heavy blow at official figures
when furnished by partisans. The Gu.
bans have ten thousand soldiers in arms
at present, and how the Spanish Gov
ernor could kill and capture SO many
men when they had no existence, is q
wonderful mystery that can only be ex'
plained upon the Falstafian theory Of
6ph,ing men in buckrsm and Kendall
green.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-10-04
LATEST lTELEGRAMS.
ANxRrcAN PRngs AssomAFIoH. VIA D. p. q A.
TELEGRAPH COMPANY.
specials 90 sns ledger. II.
Railroad Accident ON the East
Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia

Railroad Accident ON the East
Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia
Road.
New YoRK. October "A Herald Morris
town, Tenn, dispatch says fearful accident
occurred on the East Tennessee. Virginia and
Georgia railroad yesterday near Greenville.
The trucks jumped from the track on the
trestle which gave way. upsetting the smoking
car, which went down the bank. The second
car fell through the trestle and was telescoped
by the one following. The locomotiye. bag
gage car. and express car passed the trestle
safely. and the last passenger car and sleeping
car remained on the track. The train was
crowded with passengers. most Of whom were
returning from the Virginia springs. The
wreck was fearful and the escape Of passen-
gers seems miraculous. Twenty-sevcn persons
were injured. and three or four will probably
die-two certainly-a colored brakeman and
Mrs. Smithson. from Memphis. ieNefHy
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-10-04

from Nashville whittier he went to see
about the bequest. he found everything
concerning the win as stated above.
The executor Of the estate was in Tittin
on Monday, arranging details of the
transfer
The history Of the rebellion contains
few more romantic episodes than this.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-10-04

Paul WRIGHT, the well known news
dealer. has one of the handsomest news
emporiums in the city, and he always
keeps it supplied with the latest periodi-
calls and current literature. BE keeps
the best cigars in the city, all prices,
and has the only collection of rubber
goods-meaning thereby snakes, Lizards
and things. Give Paul call.