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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1872-08-12


village recently, which shows the effects
of good treatment Two drovers called
at farmers where they were shearing
sheep, to purchase some lambs. They
looked them over, pronounced them IAN
inferior lot Of lambs, . and returned to
the barn, unwilling to purchase at any
price. The owner had a little stuff for
the accommodation of his shearers.
and politely passed it to the drovers,
who '.sn:sled'' literally. Great sociabil-
| ity followed, and another look at the
lambs was proposed They went out,
talked freely, made the examination, and
returned, pronouncing them "a fair lot
| Of lambs They were soon requested
to '.smsle" again, and did not refuse, for
drovers are sociable beings. Converse
ton was quickened, and humor was over
flowing. A third visit to the flock was
made, and, after thorough examination,
i they returned with the opinion that they
were IAN extra lot Of lambs. They
smiled again, shook hands with the
proprietor, praised his barn, admired his
hired men, whistled fraction of Yam
!, kee Doodle, smiled again. then (hic)
'rahed for Grant, again shook hands with
the proprietor, and went out for another
examination. This time they returned
convinced that they were .7he (hie) darn
dest best lot of lambs an (hic) 'donio
, County And they made the purchase
J at fifty cents a head above the market
) price Who will say after this it does
not pay to treat droyers decently.-tt
Union
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1872-08-12
STATE NEWS.

Newport, Vt, Aug. 8, 1872
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-09-27
FROM WASHINGTON.

Washington, &c. The President has ap.
pointed S. Williamson of Va, secretary to
sign land patents, in place of Joseph Parish,
deceased.
The internal revenue receipts to-day were
S35l.S6l. The total for less than three
months Of the facal year is S34, 900, 575, or
at the rate of $l40,000,000 for the entire
year.
The President and family return tomorrow
evening.
The local inspectors of steamboats, at New
London are ordered to investigate the burn
ing of the steamer Nevada at that port three
weeks ago.
J. Milton Turner (colored) minister resi-
dent at Monravia Liberia, has instituted a
suit against the proprietors of the Arlington
House on the ground of having been refused
admission as boarder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-09-27
Machinists' and Blacksmiths' Con-
ventiOn.

Alban, &c. In the Machinsts' and Black
smiths Convention, to-day, the consideration
of the apprenticeship question was postpon-
ed until the next convention, in order to OBJ
tain a more thorough organization. A reso-
luton that members of the organization be
required to discountenance the running of
two machines by any one man unless by ex-
press permission of this Union, and at the
rate of not less than time and half, was re-
ferred to the local Union for action. A reso-
luton providing that the Union be appor-
toned into thirty districts, each district to be
represented by one delegate elected by con-
vention of several local unions in such dis
trct, and such apportionment to be made
within six months previous to the meeting of
the Information Union to the president, that
the milage of such delegates and compen-
sation of five dollars per day each shall be
paid them, and that the meetings of the In
ternational Union shall be held biennially,
was adopted unanimously.
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News From New York,

New York, &c. The coroner's jury in the
case of Joseph Burnett, who was killed in a
quarrel with his brother-n-law, Timothy
Landers, rendered verdict to-day against
Timothy and Corset Landers, and both are
held; the latter as an accessory.
Enoch L. Fancher was to-day sworn in as
judge Of the Supreme court, in place of Bar
nard.
Forester, who sued out a writ of habeas
corpus which was to have been argued to-
morrow, has directed his counsel to withdraw
the writ, on the belief that it would have
been dismissed. Forester consents to re-
turn to prison at Juliet, Ill.
A Washington special says that despatch
has been received from Oregon representa-
tives that Mitchell will probably be defeated
by the new combination, and that some new
man will be elected to the United States Sem
ate.
NJ. T. Mcmahon has been appointed by
Comptroller Green as receiver of taxes.
The missing cases of silks from the gov
eminent warehouse are five in number, and
are supposed to have been obtained by out.
side parties, through some subterfuge. They
were not very valuable, aggregating not over
81 900 in currency. No culpability is at
tached to the government employees.
Arthur Koop, sporting man of this city,
was arrested at Schutzer Park, Jersey City,
this afternoon, charged with having fatally
shot Heeman Sternnerson at pigeon shoot
ing match the 18th inst.
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Boston Items.

Boston, &c. The cricket match between
the twelve gentlemen playing for England,
and twenty-five for Boston and vicinity, came
off at the baseball grounds to-day, and al
though the weather in the morning was
showery, the afternoon was fine, and some
splendid playing was witnessed, the crowd Of
spectators being quite large. The Twenty
Two went first to the bat and scored fifty one,
when the Englishmen followed, and had
barely tied them when the last wicket fell,
Mr.. Grace making twenty-six, the highest
single score. In the second innings of the
twenty-five they made forty three, and the
Englishmen went again to the wicket, and
when the stumps were drawn they had scored
twenty-five with the loss of six wickets, in
Guiding Mr. Grace who was caught after max
ing five. No further playing will take place
in Boston, as the Englishmen leave for Que
bee TOMORROW en- rovte for home.
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FOREIGN NEWS.

London, &c. The Right Hon. Robert Lowe
visited Glasgow to-day, and received from
the authorities the freedom of the city. In
his speech returning thanks for the honor,
Mr.. Lowe alluded to the Geneva Arbitration.
He expressed the opionion that the Ameri-
cans have come out of the struggle very
much irated, but Englands object was not to
gain legal triumph. She acted therefore not
as litigent but as friend. The money de-
clared should be paid without murmur or
delay.
Miss Emily Faithful sailed from Liverpool
for New York to-day in the steamship Ocean
lea.
Dublin, &c. At recent meeting of Ro-
man Catholic Bishops in Maynooth, although
Archbishop Cullen opposed the principle of
"Homesule," the majority of the bishops
voted in its favor.
Brussels, &c. King Leopold is suffering
from a sprain which confines him to the pal
ace.
Berlin, &c. The Reichssanzeigh publishes
an official notice that the payment of the
North German federal loan will begin JAN
uary LIST, 1873.
The Prussian Cross Gazette states that
Rosenberg will succeed Balan as German
Ambassador to Belgium.
GhPefoI Vhu"ii gives HIS cohseht W 'ie
further proceedings against the Bishop of
Emeland.
Paris, &c. Elections have been ordered for
the 10th of October in Algiers, Calvadas and
other districts to fill vacancies in the National
Assembly.
Havre, 2G. A fire broke out in the steam
ship Helvetia from London the 2lst for New
York, while lying in this port. 1t was quickly
extinguished, and only few planks burned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-09-27
PENSIONS, &c.

INCREASED Pensions procured for all soldiers
/ who have received els go or Us per month
under act of June 1872 thout fee or erpense TO such
as send me their Pension certificates. Increass
procured for those drawing o less rate where the
rate is small for the disability incurred In the
United States service In this last class those de-
string the increase will write the nature Of their
disability, and in what way 1t fnterferee with man
ual labor or former occupation. Also state when
and where the wound or injury Was received o. the
disease contracted. A~
In all cases of increase, a new pension certificate
is issued in place of the old one.
All soldiers who received any permanent disabil.
ity in the U. 8. service are entitled TO pension.
1 have blanks which parents OF deceased soldiers
who are not receiving pensions, can NIL out them
selves, and forward to me, from which will inform
those who wish, without charge, whether In ny
opinion they can obtain pension, by sending
cents postage.
All claims, bounties, &C., advertised to be pro-
cured by other agents, can be AS promptly obtained
ut this office.
All in doubt as to whether they have claims
against government, will receive information from
this Office free by stating their case TO me- and seoo
ing cents postage.
Claims abandoned by other attorneys solicitsd.
This is of the oldest war ci im agencies " me
United States. have records OF Al Maine soaoSeIs
of the late war and periods Of service Of
Address ADJ %as GEO. E. WEEKS, =. $. Claim Az.
est AosSs'S' -
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Telegraph News in General.

Mobile, Ala, &c. Admiral Semmes, the
City Attorney, presented to day, in the May
or's Court on charge of arson, three distinct
cases, one against Samuel S. Paiso, and two
against Frank Z. Spencer, founded on the
aft davit of Chief of Police Barlow.
Buffalo, N. Y, 26. The old barge Zion,
with cargo of oil for Cleveland for this city,
foundered and sunk last night near Sturgeon
Bay. 1t is supposed that Capt Richard c..
Cunning of Buffalo, one woman, and four
men, were drowned. The cargo and vessel
were valued at So, 900.
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POLITICAL.

Manchester, N. H., &c. The French re-
publicans of Manchester under the auspi-
ces of the Grant and Wilson Guard, who ap-
peared with torches and uniforms, raised
the tri-coored flag of France this even
ing with the names of Grant and Wilson. in
scribed theron. The flag is a very large one
and cost about 500. The procession was
preceded by band.
Nashua, &c. The republicans made great
demonstration tonight by parade of the
Boys in Blue and the Tanners, with music
and torches. After the display, they were
addressed by Hon. John d. Lyman and o.
c. Moore, Esq.
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STATE NEWS.

Capt. Jeremiah Hamilton of Chebague Is
land, who was Sc seriously injured by der
rick last July, has nearly recovered.
A Phillips correspondent writes that a
wealthy resident of that town offers to build
gratis mile of the most expensive part Of
the proposed extension of the Maine Central
railroad from Pennington to Phillips, pro-
vided that the company will push things and
complete the work in two years. The dis
lance is eighteen miles, and the estimated
cost is S25, 900 per mile.
The Maine Farmer is moved through q
sense of public duty, to say that Orlando w.
Richardson, mailing from China, in this State,
and various other places, is fraud, and goes
on to describe him thus: "IIe has lost a
thumb and finger, and his habit is when tell
ing his pathetic tale, to supplement his oral
petition, with holding up in mute appeal his
thumbless hand. He has an inexhaustable
fund of eye-water and can be lachrymose at
will. But he is an unmitigated cheat and
fraud. and wholly undeserving of sympathy"
A correspondent of the Press gives the
following account of the great Phillips fire ::
at appears that Mr. Soule's clerk started to
go down the cellar to get something for a
customer and seeing that his lamp needed
lamp while it was burning. The gas commu-
nicated with the fame and ne dropped the
lamp near the kerosene barrel, which in a
few moments was all in flame. Several
men were in the store at the time but all ef-
forts to put out the fire proved Of no avail.
SO rapid were the flames that Mr.. Soule's
wife, who lived in the upper part of the
store, had barely time to catch her little
child from the bed and run down stairs with
it, and to call some one to save her little
boy, some six or seven years of age, who
was in bed directly over the place where the
kerosene barrel was. A Mr.. Whitney, who
was standing near, attempted the difficult feat
| and had to rush through the flames, burning
| the beard from the side of his face and also
blistered it, and caught the child from the
bed and carried it to its mother without any
| harm except the loss of its hair. And al
this was done, seemingly, in less than a min
ute, so rapid were the flames"
new house just finished and a barn stu
ated on the road leading from County road to
Patterson's Mills in Warren, was entirely
consumed last Friday night with all their
contents, the property of Mr.. Edward Robin
son. House and furniture insured for $1,000
in Cochrans office, $500 on barn and contents
in Warren Mutual. Fire supposed to have
been caused by spark from candle falling
among some shavings in the cellar.
The Belfast Age says 'Our Engine Com
pany speak very highly of the generous treat
ment they received at the Rockland muster.
Nothing was wanting to contribute to their
enjoyment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-09-27
NEWS BY MAIL.

About ten thousand miles will be added to
the government postal service during the
year ending June 80, 1879
fearful wind and rain storm swept over
eastern Iowa Tuesday, and much damage
was done at Monona and Dubuque
1t is now believed that Oswald Ottendorfer
has the best chance for the nomination of the
Reform Association for Mayor of New York.
The monthly sale of Scranton coal at New
York Wednesday showed decided advance
in many qualities.
The French Government propose to release
one half of the eighteen thousand Commun-
list prisoners now held in confinement.
A thorough investigation of the manage
ment of the Emiganr Lunatic Asylum on
Wards Island, near New York, is promised.
The Prussian authorities have stopped the
transmission by telegraph of cypher dis
patch of four hundred words signed by Ma
poleon.
Stokes's new trial will occur next month,
but counsel Mckeon thinks he shall be unable
| to conduct it.
| The licenses of the captain and first and
second pilots of the Metis have been revoked,
the government holding them responsible for
the disaster.
Ex-Gov Bigler OF Pennsylvania has with
drawn from the democratic ticket as dele
gate at large TO the Constitutional Conven-
ton, in favor of ex-Gov. Curtin.
| Harrison Nutting, farmer in Mason, n.
| H., tried to kill his housekeeper and himself
because she refused to marry him, Tuesday,
but failed, although both were badly wound
ed.
The Northern Ohio Lunatic Asylum, To-
Gated at Newburg, was destroyed by fire
| Wednesday loss $50, 900. One young lady
was roasted alive, almost within sight of her
friends, who were powerless to save her, and
several others were more or less injured.
The Republican women of Massachusetts
and their friends held mass meeting in Ire
mont Temple Wednesday evening to ratiiy
the nominations of Grant and Wilson, Wash
burn and Talbot, and to rejoice over the re-
cogniton of impartial suffrage and equal
rights at Worcester and Philadelphia. The
hall was crowded to repletion. Lucy Stone
made brief introductory address, after
which Rev. James Freeman Clarke took the
chair, and spoke earnestly in favor of WON
an suffrage. Eloquent and appropriate ad
dresses were also made by Julia Ward Howe
Mary l.. Livermore, Margaret w. Camp
bell, Ada G. Bowles, Frances +. w. Harper
aud MIR. II. b. Blackwell, and letters express
ing hearty sympathy with the cause and the
meeting were received from George William
Curtis, Lydia Maria Child, Harriet Beecher
Stowe, Elizabeth Stuart Phelps, and Hon. u
! +. Hoar. An address to the women OF the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-09-27
New York Produce Mark
New YORK, Sept. 20.

COTTON .-sales 1914 bales. mid. uplands 1SL
FLOUR sales 5000; state 6l59S0o: round hoop
Ohio 35al0 90; Western 1899 IS ;Southern FOG
IL I5i
WHEAT $4,000 bu; No. spring sc a. 81 new
2 do : winter red and amber western l15eNO
CORN-l56000 Dew mixed western o4sea
90
OATS-sales 10000 western 39s43
PORK new mess. 4.05 ia. 10 old.
LARD Ska ga steam: O kettle, M
BUTTER-Westn, q state. 24GaS.
WIiISKEY Western free, nk
RICE-Caco ina, 81 19k.
COFFEE-I4%6l7Z.
SUGAR-Porto Rico, n :Muscovado, sjz a94
MOLASSES-N. o. 30a32
SPTS TURPENTINE-G2a623
ROS1N-4 00d4 40
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, 1lh 9;refned, FAX
TALLOW- SA9Sh
FREIGHTS TO LIVERPOOL Cotton, l-4s
I'd, -four ., 4d, wheat 10 elohd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-09-27

Mr.. G. w. Jones has received consign-
ment from a Montreal firm of a rare and valu-
able collection Of works of art, comprising fine
oil paintings, English steel engravings and
choice oil chromos, by celebrated American
and European artists. This collection is the
finest of the kind ever exhibited in this Sec
ton of the country, and will bear the criti-
cisms of the strictest connoissieurs, being
copies of valuable originals in the different
European galleries. We may expect bar
gains, as the whole collection will be put on
the stand and sold without reserve, in order
to dispose of them quickly. The auction
sale is to-day, Thursday, and Friday fol-
lowing at 8 and 7 Ia o'clock. Catalogue
ready and goods on exhibition at No. s
Bridges Block, Water St. The ladies are
especially invited to call and examine the
stock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-09-27

Consumption, Bronchitis, General Debility.
- Caution.-Hypophosph ites.-Fellows' Com
pound Syrup Of Hypophosphites.-As this
preparation is entirely different in its combi-
nation and effects from all other remedies
called Hypophosphites, the public are eau
toned that the genuine has the name Of Fell
lows & Co. blown on the bottle. The sigma
ture of the inventor, James /. Fellows, is
written with red ink across each label, and
the price is $500 per bottle.
sept24- d&wIw
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Explosion.

New York, &c. An explosion occurred in
the Walabout oil works, Brooklyn. this noon,
caused, it is believed by leak in a pipe.
The whole works were speedily enveloped in
flames, and at a late hour this afternoon
were still burning, a large quantity of oil
being on fire. Henry Van Stader, the engi-
neer, and Owen Kelly, laborer, were seri-
ously burned and narrowly escaped being
roasted alive. The loss is estimated at Sl2,
900, which is in part covered by insurance.
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Marrien.

In this city, 25th inst, by Rev. r. Martin S. B.
Wor,hlsy to Miss Emma Morey, both of Augusta
Tn Winthrop, Gath inst, by Rev. A. II. johnson,
Elisha Springer, Jr., of Augusta, to Miss Ii. f..
Wing of Winthrop.
In Lynn, Mass, Path inst, Rufus j. Terrence to
Miss Hattie 5. French, both of Lynn, but formerly
of Holden, Me.
In Orrington, 18th inst, Francis W. Carlson to
Miss Margaret 1. Mitchell, both OF Orrington,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-09-27

Forty years Experience have tested the
virtues of DR.. Wistar's Balsam of Wild
Cherry, and it is now generally acknowledged
to be the best remedy extant for pulmonary
and lung disease; embracing the whole range
from the slight cold to the settled consump-
ton. Were it not for its merits, it would
long ago have "died and made no sign"
3t+&w.
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FINANCIAL g. COMMERCIAL.
New York money Market.
New York Stock Market.
New YORK Sept. &c.

Mariposa do ptd., Canton Co. o. Cum
berland Co. u Western Union Tel. Co., 49,
Quicksilver Mining Co., 43h; Pacific Mali 72Ls
Boston Water Power, As; Adams Elk. Co.. W "a
Wells, Fargo Il Co., 500 American Merchants I'm
10 U. 8. Eek. Co., 7sk: N. Y. Central & Hudson
River, % do. scrip. Erie, 4s; do. pfd 70 /;
Harlem, ll3; do. pfd liz (; Reading, Mich
Central ll3: Lake Shore and Michigan Southern
sss Illinois Central l25; Cleveland Pittsburg,
So; Chicago North Western, 7lI do pfd IS
Chicago h Rock Island, ll04 Mil. 4 st Paul 5is4
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Destructive Conflagration.

Bosom, &c. Fire broke out this evening in
the large FIVE storied building Nos. las, l47
and l49 Congress street. The entire build
ing was occupied by John McInnis & Co.,
wool dealers, whose loss will probably
amount $50 900 andloss on building $4,000.
which is partly insured. Insurance on stock
not ascertained
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-09-27
Railroad Accident.

Boston, &c. John Schumidt, while walk
ing upon the track of the Fitchburg railroad,
near Charlestown, this afternoon, was run
over and instantly killed. The entire passen-
ger train passed over him, completely cutting
him in two. He was 45 years of age and
leaves W lie and five children in Halifax, N.
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We notice in the reports of the New En-
gland fair at Lowell, that the first prize and
highest honors were awarded to the Singer
Sewing machine, over 16 competitors after
very severe test and trial. This joined with
the fact that the sales of the Singer machine
for 1871 were $1,000 more than any other ma
chine, shows what people think of this old
standard. d&wlw
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cloudy weather and probably rain, and posi-
bly, north eastward over the lower Ohio val
ley; for the south Atlantic and Gulf States,
cloudy weather and rain areas, with southerly
winds over the latter.
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Fire.

Laconia, N. H., %. The store and con-
tents belonging to Stephen l.. Greeley of
Gilmanton, was destroyed by fire this morn
ing. Loss $4,000; no insurance. 1t is sup
posed to be incendiary. Mr.. Greeley is the
Oldest merchant in the state.
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Weather..
WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF THE CHEF SIGNAL OFFICER
WASHINGTON, Sept. 90
PROBABILITIES.

PROBABILITIES.
For New England on Friday, southerly to
westerly winds and partially cloudy weather;
for the Middle States, winds veerng to
westerly, with clear weather, except probably
over the northern portion of N. Y; from the
Ohio valley to Lake Erie and the upper lakes
westerly to northwesterly winds and gener-
ally clear weather; the winds over the
lower lakes veer to fresh and probably brisk,
westerly to northwesterly winds. The area
of diminished pressure over northeastern
Texas will probably move eastward over the
lower Mississippi valley, accompanied by
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do. pfd go; ,Pittsburg q Fort Wayne, 81; Terre
Haute, 20; do. pfd 40; Alton, III do, pfd ll3;
Ohio Miss. AN Boston, Hartford u Erie, 6Z
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Base Ball.

BALTIMORE, &c.
In match game of ball between the Ath-
letcs and Baltimores, the former were victo-
rious. Score ii to 6.
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BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE
Daily Kennebec Journal.
LEWISTON.

Lewiston, Me-, &c. At the Androscoggin
County Show, at Mechanic Falls this P. NJ,
the sweepstakes purse was won by King w il
liam. Time PAP l-2, 2.42, PAS. His an
tagonists were Phil. Sheridan and Billy
Bumpus. The track was in very bad order
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NorICE!e Call and examine the custom,
made business suits just received ty S. w.
HUNTINGTON & Co. sept20-tlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-09-27

CHICAGO, Sept. 2G.
FLOUR-spring extras 6-50a700.
WHEATNo. ;, 25sl21A
CORN No. 34I
OATS-24.
RYE--No z, 234
BARLEY 90 for No. ,
MESS PORK-l4 so
LARD-9i4
LIVE HOGS-4 IS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-09-27

Just received! A large assortment of fine
custom-made pants, very choice styles.
sept2O-tlw S. w. HUNTINGTON & Co,