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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-02-14

been continued by Grant. Andrew john
son, in his devotion to the democracy, had
Il different policy, but Grant followed the
footsteps of Lincoln and held fast to the
instructive teachings of republicanism.
Underneath the difficulties and embar-
easements that have beset President Grant
in the distribution of office there has been
an honest purpose to do what was right
and best He has resisted the importuni-
ties of individuals and factions to bend
him to their interests and plans, and made
bitter enemies, who assail him with vim
dictive fury, but the people believe in his
honesty and are at his back in sufficient
strength to overwhelm his traducers. No
administration has done so much to purify
and improve the civil service since its
early days as Grants Tho sal Cor re-
form has been needed by him. lncompe.
tent and dishonest men are being weeded
out and punished. The work goes on, as
we witness in New York. Grants heart
and hand are in it. He is acting in con-
cord with the wishes of the people.
And so it comes about that Grant is the
peoples President, and for this they will
nominate and elect him a second time
Were it not for the stro"g hold he has
upon the confidence of the republican
party, which his distinguished services in
war and peace have equally won for him,
the powerful efforts made by disailected
republicans and passive democrats to COM
pass his defeat at the nominating conven-
ton in Philadelphia, would be difficult to
withstand. The attacks of these strange
allies is however vain. Grant never was
stronger in the hearts of the people than
to-day. His enemies never undertook a
more difficult job than to make war upon
the hero of Appomatox. The nomination
of Grant and Colfax will sweep the coun-
try from ocean to ocean. Maine will give
her voice to night for the old ticket, ask
ing no change, and feeling assured by the
success of the administration in the past,
that Grant and Colfax will give us anoth
err term of national peace and prosperity.
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Maine Central Railroad COMPANY

NOTICE is hereby given that the Annual Meet.
~ ing OF the stockholders of the Maine Central
Railroad Company will be held at the Town Hall
IN " aterville on Wednesday the twenty-eighth day
OF February, A. ID. 1872, at eleven O'Clock in the
forenoon to act upon the following articles, viz:
L. To hear the Report of the Directors and
Treasurer and act thereon.
2. To FIX the number and make choice of the
Board Of Directors for the ensuing year.
D. 10 see II the stockholders viii ratify the lease
OF the Belfast Moosehead Lake Railroad as exc.
cuted by the Directors, dated April 81, 1871.
A. To see If the stoc kholders will ratify the lease
OF the Androscoggin Railroad as executed by the
Directors, dated June 20, 1871.
D. To see II the stockholders will ratify the con.
tract with the Leeds II Pennington Railroad Com.
rectors of July 5, 1871.
g. To see ii the company will accept the Act of
the Legislature, approved February It'll, 1871! en-.
titled AN Act authorizing the Maine Central Rail.
ROAD Company to make loan.n
!. To see il the Company will authorize the Di.
rectors to make mortgage and issue bonds as
contemplated by said Act; and if so to what amount
Per order of the Directors.
February 10, 1872.
Attest: JOSIAH II. DRCMMOND, Clerk.
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then the Democrats should have no separate
candidates, but should come in and support
the Republican ticket; but whatever course
the enemy may pursue 1t is time to consol-
idate and strengthen the Republican party,
and thus pave the way for grander achieve
ments in the future. There are a handful OF
disaffected Republicans who want row,
because without commotion they see no
chance for getting into Office, and are fearful
of being shelved; but the country will not
listen to such men. The one great duty of
the Republicans is to go ahead.
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From Mrs. Hannah Brown. Augusta. Nc.

nave suffered for fifteen years with Asthma and
nner taking cold l would suffer severely until
called physician and vomted several times which
would give me some relief. and by this means OBJ
tain rest. have been 80 weak after having an at.
tack of Asthma, that could not leave my room for
six weeks One week ago took a sudden cold,
and thought was TO have another attack; so |
finding physician in his office, instead he bought
a bottle Of Adamson's Botanic Cough Baissm
which commenced taking, and in the morning
felt nothing of the Asthma, and was able to do nv
work. l have never before taken any medicine
which has done me so much good in SO short time
there by Doctors nderson Bean and Gray both
very skillful physicians; from there came East
Tor my health and ut times was quite well. While
in Vermont employed DIR. Howe, but Twas doc.
tored in New Hampshire by DR.. Richardson; in
Massachusetts by DIR. Parker: all without success
until taking Adamsou's Botanic Cough BalsaIp and
to this owe my present health, and can safely
recommend it to others as very valuable medi
cine.
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GEN. GRANT
OF THE
WHITE HOUSE

will probably be the next Republican candidate for
the Presidency, but Republicans, Democrats, La
Dor Reformers and everybody else will Ego for"
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French and American

VxoIesaIe and Retail,
Mandatory No. 100 Water Street
Augusta.
also, Fancy and WeddinO Cake,
Ice Cream, Jellies,
Nuts, Esr111t0, e&sC.
Parties Supplied. A neat Res
turant attached.
HENRY HART, Agent.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-02-14

AUGUSTA, Feb. !, 1872.
Mr.. F. W. KNsMAN :-Sir-I purchased a bottle
of your Elixir, and you told me at the time to take
one teaspoonful of the ELIXIR to FIVE of water
dd SO and used the same for four days. and then
had my sense of smelling, thing have not been
blessed with for seventeen Q7) years. have been
treated by various hyscians on the Pacific coast
until got tired of them and came to the conclusion
that could not be cured, but your medicine, / am
thankful to say, has entirely cured of one of the
worst cases of catarrh that ever existed.
Yours respectfully,
Foreman OF a. & W. Sprague Works
n. Il. will also say that the same article is the
best thing ever used for fresh wounds or cuts ON
horses. J.C. WHIPPE,
Foreman of A. & W. Sprague's Nifty Co.'s Stable.
Beware OF Worthless limitations See that the
name of +. ". ktNSMAN is blown in the bottle
For sale by Druggists and Medicine Dealers and
Lewis Selbing at the State House. Price IS cents
a Bottle
F. w. KINsMAN, Proprietor,
m ~ L.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-04-15

The Seth Hulings well Ashbacb farm Is
doing s barrels per day. This we'll COM
menced pumping last Saturday.
On the Neely farm new rigs are going
up. one well drilling and two pumping; the
old well is doing barrels per day and the
new one l2.
On the Dr. K'otz farm about 3 miles N
E., Of Petersburg, Hess and others have .
we'll down about four hundred fe ct. Several
new wells are being started on this line.
Antwerp City is blooming, there are two
large hardware stores. Drug stores, groceries.
dry goods and everything necessary to make
bnsiness lively. New buildings are contin-
ualIy going up. and inquiries for lots ore
aeen. at every corner. Mr.. Hulipes the
founder hes bis office here also. under
stand Petersburg is jealous ~ stage after
stage passes right through loaded With pas
sengers asking how far to Antwerp City,
occasionally dropping of % old Citizen
there.-C Emlenton Sun.
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1t is probable that the Uoited States will
be called upon, very shortly, TO take con-
troll of affairs, at least 10 portions ofMexi-
can territory. The report sent from Texas
shows that anarchy aud murder reign along
the border, and that the Nexicsn sutbori.
ties are powerless to breven. it, even if they
are all inclined to do It. The policy of es-
tabllsbiug protectorates over governments
and countries is not at all 10 harmony with
The spirit Of our institutions. but 1t 10 aoso
luteiy necessary that we shall reprsss crime
against our own citizens. II out of thil
shall come an enlarged sphere Of operations,
1t will be ouly the following out of indica
sions; and II Mexico should pass under ou,
control, this will be manifest, destiny.
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Elsewhere will bs found the advertise

Elsewhere will bs found the advertise
mspt Of Mr.. VIM. L. Belts, who has recent.
ly put up q new building on the Central
Farm, and removed his machine and black
smith shop from Fnnkvllle. Ou Saturday
we paid visit to the new shop, and must
say It isone Of the best appointed shops in
the oil region. He hss evssy necessary
machine aud device in the shop for manu-.
featuring or repairing oil well tools and ma.
chinery. 10 conjunction with the machine
chop is blacksmith shop where 10 manu-
factured ell kinds Of fishing and drilling
tools. The tools made by Mr.. Belts have
acquired an extended reputation in this re-
gion for their strength and durability, aud
the amount Of work they are capable Of do
ing. Wm. 10 o practical mschinist and
blacksmith; hard and energetic worker,
and whole eouled fellow In every respect.
We trust he will receive Q liberal share of
the public patronage.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-04-15

TALK AT THE TOILET Every .ladys mind
knows that the bewiching beings VINO pave
their triumphant way with conquered
hearts, regard q splendid head Of hair the
most effective Of all wonsnly fsscinstions. -
They believe, and 'hey are right, that they
can lasso as many beaux With the luxuri-
ant ringlets aud glossy braids as they can
skill at sight with their beaming eyes
Hence 10 their toilet talk among themselves
and with their attendants, the merits Of
preparations for the hair are freely canvas
sed. and the latert result Of the discussion
seems to be the almost universal adoption Of
Lyons Katharion as an article better adapt
ed to promote the growth snd beauty of the
"Cbiet Glory Of Woman" than any other at
present before the world. They say that
without irritating the skin OF the head II
eradicates dsndruff. and that Il penetratei
be ow the surface to the roots OF the hair,
endowing them with new life and vigor.
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This item is written under the benign IN
fuence Of one of these genuine Havana Ci-
gars Of the Partagas brand, presented us by
Mr.. ". D. Dodge, Of the Petroleum Ex
change Hotel. In addition 10 the above be
has the sgency Of the "Cornucopia" brand.
Both Of these brands Of Cigars are first.clasi
and have never before been introduced on
Oil Creek. Lovers Of the genuine weed
will please take notice.
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NOTES OF THE DAY.

Il is mentioned that many Of the Mormon
wives ere own sisters. There's no account
log for taste.
II was impetuous Frsnchmen more than
pitiless Prussians who decimated Paris.
The he'material for every thirteen inch shell,
fired 10 battle, costs thirteen dollsrs.
Iowa has produced very fair sample o.
cotton, and sent bale to New Orleans,
Cleveland, Ohio, contains the only Ger
man Episcopal Church in the United States
We are told that over ono thousand pat
ents have bsen granted for improvements OF
the sewing machines Of this country.
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PIONEER, April Is, 1872.

Mr.. EDIToR:- Last Saturday morning,
during the prevalence Of high wind, q
dwelling house occupied BY family named
Foster, was burnt to the ground with oil the
household effects. As the family are quite
poor, and during the winter months have
been afflicted with the small-pox, they are
worthy Of our practical pity. The wife and
mother is . worthy woman 10 every respect
and for reasons not necessary to recite here,
has had for years more than her share o.
trouble aud care.
Let all Of us give something, though II
be but little in aid Of this poor woman,
leaving Il with the editor Of the RECORD,
who will see to 1t that the donation 10 not
charged but properly 81, en-.
CHARITY.
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A model obituary notice is thus given in
an Arkansas paper, Of recently dece ased
fellow>citizen: "Mrs-died in the
spring of 1867, since which sad event Mr.
- footsteps have echoed down the cor
ridors Of time alone, waiting for the sum-
mons to cross the dark valley to the Other
shore, which came at last, aud be went
life breathed out like the waiting of an ev
ening breeze-happy to think he'd nevel
had sick day in all bis life-our loss is hi
gain.
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The Tribune ~ Ia Ring Breaker.

The Tribune ~ Ia Ring Breaker
A fortnight ago We denounced tho South
Improvement Company % q corrupt monop.
oily, designed to secure control Of the oil re-
finlng trade the ffth in importance OF the
industries Of the country, We sent acor-
respondent to the Oil Regions Of Peunsyl-
vania, and exposed the whole conspiracy,
naming the persons who had organized 1t.
Since that time the Pennsylvania Legisla~
ture has revoked the charter OF the com.
pany, and Congress is tnvestig eating the sub
ject.-[New York Tribune.
REMARKs.-The Tribune Of the Sth comes
out 10 q long winded article showing how
much 1t has done to break up and destroy
the rings OF different kinds. The above ex-
act would seem to imply that friend Cree
ley thinks the destruction Of th South I'm.
provement Company and the repeal Of Its
charter. is due the presence Of bis reporter
at one Of the many mass meetings held in
this region. "Whers ignorance lie bliss, Ills
folly to be wise," is an old saying. 1t may
be unkind to say 1t, but it Is nevertheless
true, that this exposure in the Tribune
would never Of itself have won the over
throw Of this combination. Some stronger
influence than that of moral suasien was
needed to induce such men to relax their
grasp upon anything that had become to
them an object Of acquisition. This influence
they found in the formation of the "Produc.
ers' Union" and the "Oilmens' League "
They found in an embargo laid upon oil
that shut 1t up beyond their reach
They found 1t in the demands Of committees
upon the railroads, whilst at the same time,
their own advances we're rpell ed. They
found 1t when the Legislature repealed their
charter, and passed the free pipe bill, aud
more than all, they found it when this had
reused the attention Of Congress and they
were called upon 10 appear before that
body.
We are willing 10 ender unto Cesar that
which belongs to him, but we are not will
ling to see the result of our..own labors
claim BY any one to whom 1t is not DUE
Herald.
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1t 10 somewhat remarkable fact that the
Australians, who'represent about the lowest
type Of humanity. have for ages entertained
ideas relative to the development of man
very similar to the better sxpounded theory
OF Charles Darwin. They believe that man
sprang from the lowest creatures in exis-
tence, and that he has, through vast ages,
ascendsd step by step to bis present high
estate, living the lives Of many differeu
suimals, one after another, before becoming
human being. They entertain great rev,
erence for the dog, which they believe to bt
au embryo human, which, in its next stag.
Of development will become an Australian
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-04-15

The wind storm Of Saturday proved verv
disastrous to property 10 this vicinity. On
the Central Farm no less than fifteen der
rieks were blown down. On McCrsy Hill
five or six went down, and other farms suf-
fsred proportionateiy.
Up the Greek, at Pioneer and on the
Funkville fats, not only were several der
ricss leselled with tho ground, but Q num-
her OF housee barns and outhouses were
nnroofed and In some instances blown to
pieces
AT the latter point, an eye witness 10
forms US the. water 10 OIL Greek wus lifted
mp by the tremendous force of the wind Of
least ten feet, aud dashed on the shore
showeriog spray over every thing 10 the vi :
CITY For time 1t very closely resembled,
on q small scale, . Lake Erie storm.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-04-15

A Flo 1T w,rn LioxA -Philadelphia pa
pers have details Of the horrible injuries sus'
ta,usd Wednesday afternoon BY Joseph
whitt,e, lion tanner in O'Briens Cireus.-
About s p. m. whit.ls entered the cage ofs
strange lion, and commenced the tanning ex-
ercise, and soon proceeded to insert bis
head 10 the animals mouth. Suddenly the
lion roarsd, aud closed its jaws upon the
man. 0He screamed with agony, aud blood
spirited from his wounds aud trickled from
the mouth Of beast, who still maintained
bis deadly grasp. Whittle used the per-
forming whip with all the energy left him,
and lashed the lion until It released its hold
and sunk intoa corner Of Its den, where It
lay licking Its lips and etowling. BY this
time another attachee had seized fork used
In training elephants, and Iran to whittle's
assistance. This was the opportunity for
his escape, but the trainer, with reckless
courage, determined to conquer the brute or
die, and advancing upon him, rained on his
head q shower Of blows with loaded whip.
For while the lion was cowed, but sud
denly launched himself !nto the cir, and
bore the trainer to the earth, seizing him
by the thigh and crushing bones and flesh
into jelley. The mao with the iron prong
goaded the animal, and finally drove him OF
the PROSTATE Whittls, whom be then pulled
from the cage through the sliding iron door.
Whittle died from the effects Of his wounds
Thursday afternoon.
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ACCIDENT. During the severe. wind
torn Ct Saturday, derrick on the old Pat.
'fson q Dickey lease, Dalzell Farm, was
'own down. At the time It went down,
.r. Ingalls,, engineer at the well, was
ending 10 the derrick. Seeing it aboa. to
Iaii, he started to rnn but unfortunately
went In the wrong direction and was struck
oy the failing debris, knocked down, and
quite severely bruised. His injuries. Al
though severe, are not necessarily fatal.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-04-15

A lonely bachelor writes from Wyoming
territory that 10 that favored but far'on
region a choice of hundreds OF husbands
may be had BY all spinsters or widows who
can find no mates elsewhere. Then, too
although he doesn't mention It, there are
the chances Of being elected judge, magis.
trate, go Wyoming being the paradise o1
womau's rights. There should be strong
tide of emigration thitherward.
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REGISTER AND RECORDER.
CoRNPLANrER. MI

CORNPLANTER March I'd 1Si2.
EDITOR DAILY RECoRD:-You will ptase 40.
nounce that JAMES W. SHAW will be 0 canG
date 70, denomination for the office Of Register aud
Recorder at the ensuing Republican Primary Eee.
tiOn.
Mr.. Shaw was private in the Army Of the IN.
ion and lost his right arm In our own State al The
battle Of Ge tysburg lie Is competent, prompt aud
Obliging, and has gwen entire satisfaction to the
business public as an officer. Therefore havingbeen
disabled in the service Of our country. but beng
well qualified for The position. a0d having the conf.
dencc OF the business public and community a.
'arge as an officer. his nomination will be urstd
at our Primary Election on the dayof
neat NENANGO COUNTY.
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"Garden Island" is the name of . little
islet In Lake Ontario, near tho city OF
Kingston. The population 10 about thous
aud. Twenty years ago q law was passed
that no liquor should, on any pretense, bt
brought on the island. There 10 not pau
per no. policeman among the Inhabitants
and not case has come before the magis
trate for fifteen years.
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The champion resper-adverlising.

A bill was introduced Saturday in the
New York Senate, extending the grounds on
causes for divorce. 1t provides for divorce
where either party hss been incurably insane
for FIVE years, an habitual drunkard for three
years, desertion when not rendered necess.
ary by peril to life, when the husband by
cruel ard inhumau treatment renders the
life Of the vito burthensome for two conse-
cutive yeara. The parties must have resided
one year in the State.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-04-15

Twenty States of the Union have small
Ter valuation than Allegheny County, Penn.
sylvauis. Furthermore, the wealth of this
one county exceeds by $50, 100000 that Of
the combined States of Delaware, Florida,
Nevada, Oregon and Nebraska. How is i,
thus? The explanation is easy enough
manufactures.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-04-15

We have inquired into the circumstape
OF the poor family, spoken of In the com.
mu'catioa published elsewhere, and are eat.
isded they stand 10 urgent need Of help -
Any donations Of money, clothing or pro-
vIsions left at this office, we will undertake
to promptly and properly deliver to the
poor wsman.. Remsmber--"C 10 the
greatest of oil these" 49,
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-04-15

The Vensngo County Republican Com
mittee met Friday at Franklin and fixed the
time for the primary elections for the 25th
Of May. The Committee instructed their
delegates to the State Convention iu favor
Of W. W. Keicbum for Governor.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-04-15

An enthusiastic resident of Cincinnati,
predicts that within hundred years thai
city viii be the greatest in the United States.
aud by the year 1000 the largest city iu the
world. He is probably the owner of'a good
deal ofuuimproved real estate, and y about
putting number lot, into the mtskst
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-04-15

When John Jacob Astor died. his proper
ty was estimated at $2l, 100000. His son
Wm. 3. Astor has to-day about so, 600, 900,
and has just made bis first gift 10 the city
and the public from which be has made SO
much--Sl00,000, TO stock up tho Astol
Library.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-04-15

hukAwAr.-Ysstsidsy afternoon, while
Mr. Cbas. Turner was out horse back riding
'i' horse became frightened and rau away,
throwing him off, He was picked up in an
'ossnsiole condition and taken into the Oil
exchange Hotel. An examination proved
no bones broken, only severely bruised.-
fne escape from death was narrow oae.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-04-15

A Second Adventists In New York State
hes been fattsning an OK for the past ten
years, for grand feast when Christ shall
appear He has spent nearly all bis prop
erty in feeding and purchasing food for the
OK.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-04-15

The "river horror" season opens early and
sensationaIly with the blowing up and burn
ing OF steamer between Cairo and St. Louis,
with from sixty to eighty persons killed,
and the explosion of o tug on the Hudson
River with six killed and several wounded,
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-04-15

1t is curious fact that In the East, 81
kohol is used by the women to color their
eyelids. In this country 1t is applied to the
painting of noses.