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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-04-02

live had hoped for better things in stepping
across the threshold of April, most people
would have been quite sure, when they awoke
from their slumbers yesterday morning, that
nature was trying to play an "April foor on
the innocent Inhabitants of this mundane
sphere. Six inches of snow had already fall
en-, and it was still showing. The sun did not
come out yester day, in obedience to the in
functions of "Old Prob" but everything
wore a wintry aspect. In fact winter still
snngers." On Sunday morning few ven
tursome robins piped their Easter songs in
the bare branches of the elms and naples,
but before noon they began to look sick, and
by night time they were glad to ''shut up and
20 hide themselves in the woods. They
doubtless thought bird in the bush was
worth two in the tree. The Advertiser
has this picture of "spring" weather in Calais
"What a difference there 10 between this
time last year and this year. Then the snow
was all off and the ground free from frost
ready for seeding. Mr.. Archibald Agnew
planted peas on the goth. Our river was
clear of ice, and vessels were lying at our
wharves loading with lumber. This year the
ice in our river looks as though 1t had come
to stop. As for vessels they can not get any
further MP than Red Beach, and not likely to
for some time to come. And there is some
two feet of snow in our streets. However,
We have one thing to console us, and that IS,
that we are no worse off than many of those
who left here to find land of perpetual sum-
mer, and have been overtaken by winter as
severe a. ours"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-04-02

On this evening the Augusta Lodge have an
election of officers at Masonic Hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-04-02
The w Gather.

WAR DEPARTMENT.,
OFFICE OF THE CHEF SIGNAL OFFICER.
WASHINGTON, April al 2. M.
PROBABILITIES.
Clear weather is now generally reported
from the stations east Of the Rocky Noun
tains. The barometer will continue rising
over the Middle and New England States,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-04-02

White Shirts Large assortment and good
fit warranted at S. w. Huntington Co.'s. st
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-04-02

Neck Ties Very choice styles for sale by
S. w. Huntington & Co. st
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-04-02

Gen. Henry Boynton, who has for the last
FIVE years served so faithfully in the respon-
sible position Of Pension Agent, yesterday
passed over the books and papers Of the office
to his successor, Col. Drew. The fact that
during so long time, when so much money
has been paid out, the government has never
lost a cent in the multitude of payments, is of
itself high compliment to the retiring Agent
Gen. Boynton will continue his residence in
this city, and will engage in the sale of bonds
and other securities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-04-02

Col. +. NJ. Drew, the newly appointed Pen
sion Agent, assumed the duties Of the position
yesterday, and the office in Granite Hall block
will be open for business to-day Some
changes have been made in the apartments,
and they have been fitted up in good style,
with special reference to the convenience OF
those employed in the Office or having bust
ness to transact. We are pleased to learn
that the former popular and efficient clerk,
Miss Annie p I,add, viii take her old place
in the office, where she has had an experience
of some six or eight years. Mr.. Frank Noble
of this city, will also be employed as clerk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-04-02

The annual town meeting was holden in
Hodgdon on the 25th, and the following officers
elected: Moderator, L. A. Low; Clerk, b. j.
Smith; Selectmsn, &c., Henry Jones, b. T.
Lincoln, Stephen A. Porter; Treasurer and
s. S. Committee, J. 0. Smith, Town Agent,
". II. Clubhouse Collector, E. A. Low Con-
stables f. A. Low, w. II. Clubhouse, a.
Wilson, Eben Porter, G. 4. Walker.
Voted to raise $500 for schools, 5000 to sup
port of poor and to defray town charges.
Two hundred dollars for railroads. Select
men and Treasurers reports show town
funds to be $1,071.41.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-02-09

M r. SOTHER8
wi have engaged this celebrated comedian to commence
nj Waacks IN September Ito will be the prominent
and principal feature OF full and winter season, appear
ing in y round OF those characters which have made his
famous throughout England for tho last ten years.
Plays In which lie has not yet acted Ia America, well AZ
others entirely and specially writton for him. will bo
under his supervision and with the strongest
available casts The erroneous reports In circulation
about Mr. Sotherns future arrangements render this state
mcut necessary. LESTER WALLACK.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-02-09

TONIGHT,
LAST NIGHT BUT ONE or
JOHN GARTH.
BATURDAY--Last night of JOHN Gal RITZ.
Mr.. Lester Wallacks celebrated Drama OF
TIE VETERAN.
after long and elaborate preparation viii be produced on
MONDAY EVENING. FEB. IL,
ENTIRELY NEW SCENERY,
NEW AND APPROPRIATE MUSIC AND DANCES,
TIE MOST ELABORATE AND BEAUTIFUL COSTUMES
EVER EXHIBITED ON THIS STAGE.
AND CAST
OF UNUSUAL STRENGTH AND COMPLETENEss
SEATS SECURED TWO WEEKS IN ADVANCE
Due notice Will be given OF the reappcarance OF Mr. Charles
Mathews, Mr. John Brou CHAM aud MI j. II. Stoddart.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-02-09

Anew YORK, FEBRUARY 8, ls7a-THE FIRM or
IN OphRnt d Hemcko Is this day dissolved by mutual
consent JAMES OLlPHANT.
BERNARD HELMCKE.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-02-09

ETh AVENUE THEATRE.
~ Sole Lessee and Manager MT AU0USIIN DAILY
West Twenty fourth street, near Broadway.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1872-12-05

We see that the Athens
Journal, and a few other epizo
otto papers, are once more fir
ing their squirt guns at Gen.
Grosvenor. If they keep this
up until next fall, Athens
county will give two thousand
Republican maJority.-Jack-
son Standard.
Stand up, Bro. Mackley! In
the name and by the authority
of Chapman, the Silent, we de-
mand to know when Grosven-
or or his friends melted you
to characterize the Melgs Co.
Telegraph as an "epizootic pa
per-" and its heavy artillery
leaders as ''squirt guns D.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1872-12-05

The Post Master General is
anxious to burden himself with
the care of the telegraph lines
of the country. He had bet.
ter confne his labors to bet
tering what he already possess. =.
es, at least until he can COM
pete in time with the Express
companies. We don't think
the government is prepared
just yet to enter upon
the task of maintaining non
paying Offices at all crossroads,
as it would soon be doing if
it attempts to run the tele-
graph.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1872-12-05

believed this decision will give
new life to the enterprise, and
furnish the funds for a moIe
vigorous prosecution of The en-.
terprise. Now, let us have
peace and the Railroad, and no
more wasting of the Compa-
ny's ener gies and funds in law
suits to obtain what rightly be
longs TO il.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1872-12-05
HARPER'S PERIODICALS.
"UnquestiOnablythe the best sustained works
of the kind In the WOrld.o
Harper'sMagazine
Notices Of The Press.

Notices Of he Press.
The ever.increaslng circulation Of this ex.
ceilent monthly proves its continued adap,a.
tlon to popular desires and needs. Indeed
when we lhInk into how many homes il peno,
trates every month, we must consider IL as
one OF the educators as well as entertainers ol
the public mind, for its vast popularity has
been won BY no appeal to stupid preJudices
or depTayed titstes.- BOstOH Globe.
The character which this lIaglias possess.
es for yarlety, enterprise, wealth, and literary
culture that has kept pace with, IL II has not
led the times, should cause lis conductors 10
regard II with juslfable competency. |; also
entities them TO great claim upon the pub.
lie gratitude. The uogaEiRe has done good
and not evil all the days Of its Ite.-Brookly
Edgle.
complete set Of HARPER's MAGAZINE, now
comprising IS volumes, in neat cloth binding,
Will be sent by express freight at expense OF
purchaser, for So 2s per volume. Single rol.
uaes, by maIl, postpaid, 81 90. Cloth caaes, for
binding, 5s cents, by mail, postpaid.
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Times."-ET best, cheapest, and most
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The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1872-12-05

with W. S. .Boardman, he pur
chased the Dixon Telegraph
This partnership was dissolved
at the end of six months, anC
Mr.. Bond returned to Oincin
natl in 1860, and accepted I
position on The Daily Penny
Press published by Henry
| Reed. .., s.,
In 1861 he returned to the
position of travelling agent fol
the Cincinnati Gazette, il
which capacity he became
widely known throughout all
the neighbcrng States. In
1866 he purchased the Athens
Messenger, which paper he
edited until March, 1868. In
the following May be pur,
chased the Scioto Gazette,
which paper he continued to
publish until his death,
/ Mr.. Bond was twice married.
His first wife was Miss White
man, of Springfield, o. The
wife who survives him was the
widow Of Commodore Hinton,
of the Texan navy, and a niece
OF Charles Gales, of the we'll
known Washington City pub
fishing firm of Gales & Seaton.
As appears from the above
sketch, Mr.. Bonds life was full
of changes, and his opportuni-
ties for distinguished success
were necessarily diminished in
proportion. But wherever he
went, he made his mark as a
public spirited citizen, a warm
hearted friend, and a genial
companion. His friendships
were firm and enduring, while
his resentmens, which were
few, were equally strong. Dur
ing the latter years OF his life
he suffered much from i'll
health. Notwithstanding this
his paper flounshed, and he
felt, as he often expressed it.
that he had found an abiding
place.
Of his fathers family, one
brother is living in Chicago,
Emory Bond, who was Colonel
of the 10Th Illinois Regiment
during the war. Two sisters
are married and living in Kan
sas.
Col. Bond in his youth was a
man of more than ordinarily
fine personal appearance. Even
after the weight Of years OF
care and labor had bowed his
shoulders, he retained some
thing of the proud step that
marked his younger manhood.
Perhaps no man connected
with the press of the West has
been more widely known than
Col. John r. S. Bond.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1872-12-05
Death. of Hon. Horace Greeley

Death, of Hon. Horace Greeley.
Hon. Horace Greeley died in
a private asylum, last Friday
morning, in the sixty-second
year of, MS age, OF inflammation
of the b rain, brought on by
overwor'S during the campaign,
disappointment at its result,
and grief Tor the death of hrs
wife. E1e was man of many
peculiar characteristicS-of
much strength, but many
weaknesses. In his editorial
chair he was the power behind
the throne that made and un-
made men and shaped the poi- POI
icy of the nation; out of his
sphere, in the hands of such
fawnlng knaves as Dana, Coch-
rane and others, lie was as pill
ant as clay in the potter's
hands. His was a remarkable
career'-f1om the poor, penni-
leSs Printer to the very pima
Gle of fame and power, enjoying
a position of greater power and
profit than the one whose gilt
ter lured him to his death. The
good he has done will live af-
ter him to bless the world; his
errors are forgotten in the
gloom at his untlmely death.
He was buried yesterday in
Greenwood Cemetery, his body
being followed to its last rest
ing place by the President,
Vice President, Senators, la
mented alike by the strong and
the weak, the rich and the poor.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1872-12-05
The New York
EVENING POST.
SAFE,SURE AND STEADFAST
A Journal for all True Republicans,
for all True Liberals. aud all
True Democrats.

The New York Evening Post, edited by
William Cullen Bryant and Parke Goodwin,
assisted by the strongest talent that can be
engaged, has for more than half century
maintained the same principles OF freetlom
and progress, through all changes Of parties
and policies.
1t stands for equal rights; for the distribu.
ton of power; for honesty and economy; for
the security Of the glorious results of emanc-
patton and enfraDchisement won by the war;
and all practicable reforms. ~
1t is opposed to,injushce and spollatlon, dis
guised under the name Of protection, and to
all corrupt party combinations which sacrifice
principleto mere success.
twill support Grant and gilsen, because
1t believes that under them the government
will be more stable, and the chances for pros
gress and reform more certain, than under any
alliance ofincompatihle elements.
The Evening Post is equal to any other as
a newspaper, and is complete IN It's political, ,
its literary, its scientific. it's agricultural and
its commercial departments.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1872-12-05
SUBScRIPTloNS.-l973.
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The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1872-12-05
Harper's Bazar.
NedceScJ hs Press

NehceSof he Press,
The Basdr is edited with a contribution oil
tact and talent that we seldom find in any
journal; and the journal itself is the organ Of
the great world Of fashion, Boston Hdreier
The Bdsar commends itself to every mem.
ber Of the household-tO the chile rem by droll
and pretty pictures, to the young ladies by its
fashion plates in endless variety, to the prov.
ident matron by its patterns for the childrens
clothes, to paterfImiiis, BY its useful designs
for embroidered slippers and luxurious dress.
Ing.gow us. But the reading matter Of the
Basar is uniformly of great excellence. The
paper has acquired wide popularity TOR the
freslde enjoyment 1t atfords.-N T. EreninO
Post.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1872-12-05
Attachment Notice.

William Baugmsn, plaintiff, AGAINST Charles
dKannady, defendant ID 10
Before John. T. Black, ]. p .ot Madison towns
ship, Vinton county, Ohio. eHfJ
nN the 18th day Of November 1872, said
OJus dee issued an order Of attachm ent in
the above action for the sum Of sl1 80.
Madison township, December 2, Is72.' 8
WILLIAM BAUGHMLN.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1872-12-05
HaFper's Weekly.
sPLENDIDLY ILLUSTRATED. 10
Notices af The Pres.

N0tIces y Me PTeo,
The Weekly is the ablest and most powerful
illustrated periodical published in this coun
try. Its editorials are scholarly and convinG.
Ing, and carry much weight. It's Illustrations
OF current events are full and fresh, and are
prepared By our best designers. With q cir>
culaton of $50 zoo, the Weekly IS read by at
least hail million persons, and ITS influence
as an organ afopinion is simply tremendous.
The Weekly maintains positive position, and
expresses decided views on political and So
clal problems.-Louispils COuasr Journal.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1872-12-05

The Marietta papers speak
hopefully of the failure of w.
P. Cutler, of that city, and
state that Mr.. Cutters embar-
ressment Is only temporary,
as is also the suspension OF the
Union Bank. Confidence is
being restored, and it is ex-
pected that all will be on their
feet again financially in a short
time. 1 p r..
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1872-12-05

A SQUIRREL hunt came off in
Geauga county a few days
ago, between two parties oi
sportsmen, and resulted in
one side bringing in a count,
as the result of one days hunt,
of 4,075 aud the other 2,135,
making a total 6,21O and a na'
jority for the winning side Of
1910. z.e... .. ..
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1872-12-05
TRY irl lrTRY irr

For 25 cents we will send the Weekly Even
ing Post for two months, or for so cents we
will send the Hemi-weekly Evening Post for
the same time, Specimen mum bers sent free.
Address, WM. @. BRYANT&CO.
3loct .t1llTl New York.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1872-12-05

SUNNY SIDE, the old Virginia
home of President. Madison,
has been lately soldfor $500.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1872-12-05
Death of Col. John X. s. Bond.

Col. Bond, editor OF the Sci
} otto Gazette, died at his home
in ChlllIcotbe, at 1 O'Clock
Sunday afternoon. No mar
} in the profession had more
friends in this section of thu
State than Col. Bond. He was
universally loved and respect
ed by the members Of the press
as well for his Staid, man
ly characteristics OF head ant
heart, as for his most charm
ing social qualities. lie pre-,
sided over the first meeting o.
the Ohio Valley Editorial
Union, was its chief officer iol
two successive years, and was
the very life and soul of its
early organization, with its at.
tendant good feeling and gen.
teel courtesy. In his business
and editorial capacity he was
theSame courteous, kindly gen.
tleman that he was socially,
desplsing the petulant conten-
tions into which as an editor he
was sometimes forced-as we
have heard him remark
against his desires and better
judgment. He was in many
respects a remarkable man,
and will not soon be forgotten
by those who had the pleasure
of his acquaintance and conf
dence. Borne down, and racked
by disease and pain through
the long years of his life, yet
always preserving his cheerful
disposition, he has at last been
called by Him who judgeth
all things we'll. Below we give
a sketch of his lie taken from
the columns of the Gin cinnati
Gazette:
fhe deceased was born
March 20, 1922, at Venice, But
ler county, o, within a few
miles of the birthplace Of an
other Western journalist now
at the head of a prominent
newspaper in this city. His
parents who are still living at
Mendoza, ILL.,, were among the
early settlers in this county.
His father for thirty years kept
store in Venice, in which tie
deceased learned his first les
sons in business life by acting
in the capacity of clerk. At
fifteen young Bond was sent to-
college. On emerging he con-
ceiyed a desire 10 go West and
enter the Indian trade. His
father provided him a horse
and a sum of money, with
which he started. But on
reaching Niles, Mich, he aban-
doned his purpose, sold his
horse, bought a skiff, and, en-
barking on the Kaakakee Riv-
er, started for st. Louis. He
spent six weeks on the voyage,
the distance being seven hun.
dred miles. AT st. Louis he
sought in vain for employment.
lie went 10 st. Genevleve and
was unsuccessful there also.
Thence he found his way to
Louisville, KY, where his after
life took shape by his finding
employment in the job print
ing establishment of N. Ii.
White. After two years ex-
perience as printer, he, in
connection with some others,
began the publication of a
newspaper called the Daily
Morning Dime. After two
years hard work on this paper
he sold 1t to William N. Halde.
man, who changed its name to
the Louisville Courier-the pa
per now being known as the
Courier Journal. -4.a
In 1S43 Mr.. Bond came to
this city and established the
Daily Dispatch, with Edwin r.
Campbell as editor and Lewis
ID nhe1l &C ;oinf nronria-
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1872-12-05

Two as pig-headed old men
as can be found any where in
the world, If reports are to be
believed are Shad Eastcn and
Jeese Grant. They ought to
be locked up in the Oovington
post Office and made to fight it
oGt. Halstead, In the charac
ter of bottle-holder which he
already so gracefully bears,
should be allowed the exquis-
ite privilege of peeping through
a crack and reporting progress
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1872-12-05
Our Railroad Dimculties.

difficulties by suggesting thai
the majority of the stOckhold.
ers, who have paid up their
subscriptions, should turn the
management OF the road over
to the minority, which refuses
to pay. There Is neither hu.
man nature nor common sense
IN the suggestion. The Regis
ter does not entirely under
stand the situation as it ap-
pears TO those nearer the scene.
We do not approve of what the
Register calls "the intolerant
spirit of the GaIlipolis Ledger,
Mr.. Langley's organ" and be-
lieve if that paper continues in
the course it has heretofore
pursued it will do Mr.. Langley
and the Railroad more injury
than all the combined efforts of
their enemies. The law is Sntfi
cient for the collection OF the
stock subscribed; it is the only
force that can be applied to
compel payment, and the abuse
the Ledger heaps upon delin-
quents only makes them the
more determined to hold OFT
against the just demands CT The
company till the last minute.
Now, for the other side of the
question. Mr.. Langley was the
President of the Board of In.
corporators, and it was reason
ably certain that he would be
President of the Board of Di-
rectorS, when these delinquentS
made their subscriptions. He
took hold OF the project from
the first actively aud energet-
ically, risking his time and
money on the organization of
the company at time when
very many persons SAID it was
foohshness for the people along
the route to talk of building a
road, and whatever has been
accomplished we owe to the
energy, courage and deep-root
ed faith of Mr.. Langley. He
may be determined, persistent,
Opinionated to an undue de-
gree, and distasteful to some,
as his enemies claim he Is, but
1T requires a man with head
and II will of his own for such
a position. The main charge
of the company's funds and
property rests upon him, and
it is conceded "that the work he
is doing is being well and
economically DONE" As long
as that is the case it is the mi
nority who should yield grace
fully to the situation, not the
majority who should let go
their present hold and plunge
into uncertainty and new com.
plications; for we are fully per
suaded from what we see, hear
aid know that much of the dis
satisfaction with Mr.. Langley
arises from the manipulations
of those who inwardly feel
their own overpowering ability
to draw his salary. Of course
they have the active co-opera-
tion of those whose prejudiceS
are of a personal nature, and
again, of those who thought to
gain little cheap glory by
putting down their five, ten or
twenty shares in the full antic-
ipation of the failure Of the
scheme, 'and are now in sore
tribulation at its assured sue
cess and< the demand tor the
money. If the company has to
get their subscriptions at the
end Of the law, let them push
for it; but let US have done
with this school boys bicker-
ing and Jaw, by just keeping
quiet until the Courts decide
the cases now before them, and
not try in the meantime, to
work ourselves out of one war,
10 get into another twice as ex
tensiye.