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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-17
F. w. kIMSMAN,
Proprietor,
li2 Water Street, Augusta, Me.
Legislative Notice.

John HAYDEN and others OF Bath, and their
~ associates, give notice that they have present.
ca their Petition to the Legislature OF Name now
IN session at Augusta, for charter to build and
mtintaln railroad from Bath in the county of sag.
auahoc' 10 iortiand IN the county of Cumberland,
with the right to build bridge across the tide wa
ters OF the ke.:ncbec river, to connect with the
knox Lincoln Railroad This further notice of
sd Pettion Is given per order OF Legisl ture Rail-
road Committee, upon reference of said Petition to
them by the Legislature, that all parties interested
may appear before the Committee and be heard in
opposition or IN favor OF said Petition, in the Sen.
ate Chan Der at Augusta the thrtleth dav of
January current at two and u half O'Clock in the
afternoon.
signed. JOHN HAYDEN & others.
STATE OF MAINE.
The Committee on Railroads, Ways and Bridges,
TO which the petition OF John Hayden and others,
order that the foregoing notice be published two
weeks IN the Bath Daily Times, Maine state Press,
ana the DAILY kenneUec Journal, the last publica
ton to be not later than the Both of January 1872
signed S. L. Kinks, Chairman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-17
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-17

The Committee on State Pensions will meet in
Room No II, State House. on Wednesday afternoon
Of each week, at 2 O'Clock.
CYRUS II; moBBs, charmen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-17
Committee on State Prison.

The Committee on State p ison will meet in the
Senate Chamber on Thursday, at O'Clock l.. NJ.
of each week. HEs RY PENNELL. Chairman
EDWIN SpRAGUE, ~"" W
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-17

In House Of REPRESENTATIVES,
Jan. II, 1872.
Read and passed in concurrence.
SUMNERJ. CHADBOURNE, Clerk.
true copy. -
Attest: SAMUEL W. LANE, Secretary.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-17
STATE OF MAINE.

IN SENATE, January Sd, 1872.
ORDERED The House concurring, that all pc
tilions for private legislation, except petitions for
redress of wrongs and grievances" which shall be
ented to this Legislature after the first day of
February next, be referred to the next Legislature,
and that this order be published in the Daily Ken.
ntbec Journal the Bangor Daily Wing and Courier,
and the Portland Daily Press until that date
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-17
Cen,,cittee on Reform School,

The Committee on Reform School will meet in
room No. o. on Tuesday of each week at "a O'Clock
Z. NJ until otherwise ordered.
JESSE DAVIS rhair,o,
LUTHER PERKINS, IMAM '
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-17

And Crawford s. Fletcher, having q majority
Of the ballots cast, is elected. No other per-
son having a majority there is one vacancy,
and Nehemiah Smart and William II. Me-
Lcllan are the constitutional candidates.
Respectfully submitted,
"a S. L. Kinks.
The question of printing these reports was
discussed.
Mr.. FOSTER Of Penobscot could see no pos
sible reasons for printing them. 1t was a
matter that related wholly to the Senate
The naked proposition was, shall William
ii. Mcclellan take seat al this board? 1t is
| matter that the outside public have no in
terest in, and the influence of any outside
body should not be felt here. There was just
as much propriety in printing simple motion
to be acted upon, as there was in printing
these reports. We should meet this matter
manfully, and decide it as we deem it right,
answerable to our own conscences. IfWn-
liam ii. Mcclellan is not entitled to this seat,
let US give it to somebody else. saA s5
Mr.. Kinks of Hancock was surprised that
the gentleman should object 10 the printing of
these reports. He supposed the public were
interested in them. lie wanted his report
printed for the information of Senators. He
asked that both reports be printed, so that
members could judge for themselves.
Mr.. FOSTER remarked that the gentleman
treats the matter as if it was contested cleo
ton case. Is there anybody here who con-
tests McLellan's seat? Certainly not. He
failed to see any improperly if the reports are
not printed.
Mr.. DiNGLEY of Androscoggin moved that
the minority report be read.
Mr.. Morris Of Cumberland did not know
whether it was customary to print such re-
ports. As a matter Of courtesy he thought.
to the honorable Senator from Hancock. who
is one OF the Oldest members among US, the
reports ought to be printed, and on this
ground he should vote to have them printed
Mr.. SPAuLDING of Sagadahoc concurred in
the remarks Of the gentleman from penob-
scot FOSTER so far as this was y matter for
the Senate to meet, and all We have to do is
to decide it honestly and conscientiously. He
thought 1t was important to have both reports
printed. Dr
Mr.. DrSGLEY withdrew his motion for the
reading Of the minority report.
Mr.. Kinks called for the taking Of the yeas
and nays. I..., I'll.
Mr.. CHApLIs Of Cumberland presented a
supplementary report which he desired to
have printed in connection or As part Of the
minority report.
The yeas and nays were taken and resulted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-17
Committee on Indian Affairs.

The Committee on Indian Affairs will meet al
their ROOM No. 10, on Friday afternoon at Pa +. NJ
until further notice.
JOSEPH ANDERSON, JR, Chairmen'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-17
Committee on Manufactures.

The Committee on Manufactures will meet on
Thursday of each week, at loom No. Is, at 2 =
O'Clock. J. DINGLEY, DR., Choir,on
j. L. WYMAN, >h"iiihe"'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-17

IN SENATE, January II 1872.
Read and passed. Sent down for concur ence.
SAMUEL. w. LANE, Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-17

The Committee on Agriculture will meet or
Wednesdays at O'Clock T.. NJ.
R RMi GH HH3Es, cAairmen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-17
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AU G. u s Il a.
WEDNESDAY MORNING. Jan. IT, 1871.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-17
MAINE LEGISLATURE.
Senate.
TUESDAY, Jan. l6

4CESOAA, Odus TO-
Senate met according to adjouInment.
Prayer was offered by Rev. Mr.. CRAxE Of
Hallowell. N@-
Papers from the House we're disposed of
In concurrence.
Mr.. O'BMoN Of York, announced the at
tendance of Hon. Ichabod Cole, Senator elect
from the First Senatorial District, and that he
was ready to be qualified.
Mr.. OBRroN was directed by the President
to conduct Mr.. Cole to the Governor and
Council to take and subscribe the necessary
oaths. Subsequently Mr.. Cole appeared and
took his seat at the Senate board.
On motion Of Mr.. HUMPHREY Of Cumber-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-17

Committee on Lega! Reform.
The C1mmittee on Legal Reform will meet Thurs
day of each week at 2 1-2 O'Clock in Committee
Room No. 6, until otherwise ordered.
ALMORE KENNEDY, ic,:
JASON NJ. CARLETON, INA" ie"'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-17
Committee on MILITARY affairs.

The COMMITTEE on Military Affairs will meet in
room under the Adjutant Generals office, Wednes
day of each week, at 81 O'clock =. NJ.
JOHN d. NICKLEo, fho;rmen
ENOCH KNIGHT, '''"'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-17
Committee on Insane Hospital.

The Committee on Insane Hospital will meet in
the Senate Chamber Wednesdays, at pa O'Clock,
T.. NJ. A, q. O'BRlON, ! fh;,,a,
WILLIAM WILSON, Sh''i" ieh'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-17
Committee on Banks and Banking.

Committee on Banks and Banking will meet on
Tuesdays and Thursdays Pa O'Clock, room No
20. G j. NORRIS, I chairman
CHARLES HOLDEN, NeA'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-17

The Committee on Division ofCountes will meet
Thursday Of each week al ~ O'clock in commit,
tee room No. II, unit, otherwise ordered.
III. HASKELL, chairmen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-17

Committee on Dirision Of Towns.
The Committee on Division of Towns will meet
in the Hall of the House OF Representatives on
Wednesday OF each week at 2 O'Clock in the after
noon i i. II k My chairmen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-17

Committee on Claims.
The Committee on Claims will meet on Wednes-
day of each week at ~ O'Clock IN the afternoon at
Room No. 10. HENRY SPAULDING r,.;r,.n
PC. kEEGAN, Nh"hiheA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-17

The Committee Fisheries will meet on Tues
days at ~ O'Clock in the afternoon, at room No.
10. CH 4 HI ;r huMt IHRkY' Chairmen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-17

entitled an act to incorporate the Northern
Aroos,ook Railroad Company. Referred to
the Committee on Railroads, WAYS and
Bridges.
BY Mr.. FEssENpEN-Petition Of the Port
land and Rochester Railroad Company for an
act to make valid the proceedings Of a spec
ial meeting OF the stockholders Referred to
the Railroad Committee; also an act to amend
the charter of the Blanchard Maine State
Boiler Company, and to legalize the dongs of
said Company. Referred to the judiciary
Committee.
BY Mr.. LEBRoKE-Petition of John G..
Mayo and ID others, of Dover and Foxcroft,
asking that charter may be granted to them,
their assigns and successors, for the purpose
of constructing railroad from Dexter, in
the county OF Penobscot, through Dover,
Foxcroft and Sebec, to Brownville, in the
county Of Piscataquis; of Sumner Hall and
ll8 others, of Foxcroft, in aid of same; of
Moses w. Brown and s. others, in aid of
same; of ]. S. Lougee and 80 others, of
Dover, in aid Of same; of VIM. P. Lamson
and II others, Of Sebec, in aid of same Re-
ferred to the Railroad Committee.
BY Mr.. Decentralization of Handy
Leighton ct ais. for a right to build fish
weir in the waters of Pigeon Hill Bay Re-
'erreo to the Committee on Fisheries.
by Mr.. BRo~N-Petition of ]. NJ Palmer
ior iegalization of the doings of Brewer Ar
tliery Company. Referredto the Committee
on Legal Reform.
ny Mr.: bRAcKErr-Pettion of the select
men OF i.imineton for Remuneration of ter
ritory ana persons set off and annexed to the
town of Limerick by an act of the Leoislsture
approved March 2, 1870. Referred to the
Committee on Division Of Towns.
BY Mr.. HoLBRooK of Freeport-Pettion
of Nellie Alfrada Knight for change of name.
BY Mr.. STANDARDIZATION of the select
men Of the town Of Deering for regulation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-17

Committee ON Coast and Frontier Defences
The Committee on Coast and FIR nlier Defences
will meet ut room No. IL, on Thursday of each week
at 2 L. O'Clock, Z. NJ.
.. UAYFORD, (c.,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-17

Committee on Incorporation Of Iowns.
The Committee on Incorporation of Towns will
meet on Thursday at -. O'Clock, at room No. 10.
Z. l.. DUNNlNG, I rho;u,o
WILLIAM REED, ehalrmen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-17

Committee on Interior HHdterS.
The Committee Interior Waters will meet at
room No. g. state House, Wednesday T.. NJ, at
~ O'Clock until otherwise ordered.
j. l.. SMITH, ,..;
JOHN w. ATWELL, ohairiheh'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-17

The Judiciary Committee will meet at their Room
No. 5, on Tuesday and Tn ,rsday afternoon of each
week at : IL +. NJ E, until further notice.
j. w. SPAULDING, lCho,rms,
+. A. PIKE. SH
Connecticut western news., 1872-12-06
A Meteor in Arkansas.

About twelve miles south of Hunts vile, Madison County, occurred the most wonderful and startling phenomenon that has ever been witnessed by tie citl- zens of that neighborhood. Near tie farm of Captain Smith, sheriff of the county, some of the citizens were start led by frightful noise like the rushing of cannon ball through the air. On looking up, they discovered something that looked like solid column of fire passing with tremendous velocity through the air, with whirring, hissing sound, something like that of shell, but many fold louder. It appeared to be from eight to ten feet in length and from four to five feet in diameter, but it was pas sing with such swiftness tkat it may have been many times larger than it appear ed. When first discovered, it seemed to be several hundred feet above the earth, and was inclining in its course toward the ground, profusely emitting great sparks of fire. About minute or two after it passed out of sight, an awful explosion was heard, that shook the earth for miles around, and was heard at distance of fifteen miles. The truth of this statement is vouched for by sev. eral prominent citizens of the neighbor' hood.-FayetteuiUe (Ark.) Neaos.
Connecticut western news., 1872-12-06
Hunbug Dissected.

Quaint old Burton has favored us with an Anatomy of Melancholy but who shall dssect the melancholy fallacies and hbs with which knaves and fanatics deavor deude the sick and feeble of this generation Charatans, through the newspaper press, recommend to the strepgthess victim of disease convusing purga lives which, if taken to turn his debiltated system almost inside out, and sink him into the utter most depths of heplessness and despondency Fanatics the other hand the prostrate patient that
 medicine containing difusve stimuant ought to pass his lips If he elects he guided by the advice of im- posters and unatics let him make his will and order his coffin but if there is spark of common in his composition let him resort in his extremity Hos tetters Stomach Bters the most potent of vegetable tonics and ateratves-the purest and most entirely cures of dyspepsia biliousness, rheumatsm physical prosraon and malarous levers which this specific has effected during the last tventytwo years the most conclusive that be gwen the mics of mankind who offer volcanic cathartics tonics and to the mistaken beings who would refuse medcin literally dying by inches for the want of udicous stim ulation. Temperance, properly understood, couute- such folly this The State laws enacted to put down the abhorrent vice of provide the sale of brandy, whisky and other liquors medi- cines and if these adulterated liquors of trade accepted by temperance legislators remedies, what ought to be the verdict of the temperance public regards tho peerless vegetable tonic based upon stimulant absolutely pure.
Connecticut western news., 1872-12-06

and least valuable portion of the city, from thence extending to the wealthiest portion. Of Boston, it broke out in the richest, and was strictly confined within the business centers. The exact cause of the Chicago confagration has always been mystry. Popular fiction attributed it to be the action of Mrs. O'Leary's COW which kicked over kerosene lamp while being mllked by it's mistress, setting fire to the barn, from which the flames com municated to the surrounding buildings and 80 spread. This fanciful story has undoubtedly been looked upon as good joke by those who were present in the doomed city on the fatal night. My own opinion, strongly fortified by corrobora- tive proof is, that incendiarism was at the bottom of the whole thing, aided of course by the favorite state of the wealth CT and the peculiar dryness of the atmo- sphere.
Connecticut western news., 1872-12-06
A tilted Lovers Revenge.

While Miss Jennie Bates and Charles Sackett were walking home from Amy Stones show, in Westfeld, shortly after Il o'clock, and after passing through the bridge above the depot, they were met by Albert Smith, who produced 8 revol- yer and fired seven shots, dangerously wounding both parties. Miss Bates was struck in the face, just below the eye, in the back of the head, and in the hand, three wounds being inflicted, which bled frightfully, though their severity had not been determined at our last advices. Mr. Sackett was shot through the body near the heart, and almost immediately became insensible, in which state he has continued ever since. The would-be murderer having emptied his revolver, hurried down past the depot, remarking to some one who had heard the shots and accosted him, five fixed that this time." Par ties who heard the woman's cry hastened to the spot, and on discovering the hor- frlble spectacle at once gave the alarm, but the assassin had vanished. Medical aid was summoned, the police notified, the telegraph put in requisition, and every possible means taken to secure the arrest of the fugitive.
 Sackett is 8 man about 40 years of age, quite wealthy, while Miss Bates is an estimable young woman of about 20. Jealousy seems to have been the cause. Some time since Smith was paying att tentions to Jennie, but the tenderness was not reciprocated on her part, not withstanding the persuasions and threats of Smith. At one time, despairing of milder means, he entered her room and threatened to shoot her. This fact con- ing to outside knowledge made the town too warm for him, and leaving his situation at the depot, where he was en- ployed as watchman, he left Westfield for about two months. Recently he re- turned, taking a situation as brakeman upon the freight trains running west. Nothing was heard from him to excite suspicious till last evening, when he went to one of the livery offices and wanted to borrow revolver, which in memory of his former rashness was re- fused him. He is about 25 years old, five feet eight inches high, thick set, with red features, black moustache, dyed, and is a man of fierce and reck- less disposition.
 As the frightful event became known through the town, it created the greatest excitement and horror. Nothing so utterly cold-blooded and diabolical was ever known in the history of that usually placid village, and no words of exoneratior were spoken in behalf of the fiendish murderer. Anticipating that the assassin would endeayor to reach this city and escape on the cars in some direction, the Westfield police sent attachments in this direction by team and train, but as yet no traces of his whereabouts has been discovered.- Springfield Rebublican.
Connecticut western news., 1872-12-06

INTERNAL REvENUE.-U. s. Commis- sioner Douglas has matured substitute for the proposed consolidation of internal revenue districts. The Commissioner proposes to lay it before the Ways and Means and Finance Committees as soon as Congress assemblies. The President has expressed himself in its favor. The main features of the plan are tho abolition of the offices of Assessor and Assistant As sessor, and the transfer oi the duties now performed by them to the Collectors, and to the Internal Revenue Office itself, As there arc 230 Assessors, costing, with their offices, an average of $5,000 per annum each, the reduction of expenditure on this item alone would 1e $1, ,15O,OOO. There are 1900 Assistant Assessors, who average $l 500 per annum each; and this would effect further saving of $1 ,950, . 900 or an aggregate on both items of up- ward of $3,000, 0,00o. This would not be wholly net saving. but there is no ques- tion but that the aggregate reduction of tho expense of assessing and collecting the revenue would be over $2,000,000.
Connecticut western news., 1872-12-06

DECLARES FOR THE QUAaeA.-The Cincinnati Commercial says We mean to speak of an animal which would seem to be the very best substitute for the horse, if it be doomed to extinction. We refer to that excellent and elegant animal, the African quagga. Probably most of our readers know no more of the quagga than what they have learned by seeing its picture in the school geogra- phies or in books of African travel. Many natrralists think that Africa was the original country of the horse, and there is very little doubt that it was in Northern Africa the horse was first brought under the subjection of man. In Africa, also, the quagga is found, and there, in like manner, 1t has been domes- ticated. The quagga has the form, light figure, and small head and ears of the horse. It is swift and strong, docile and obedient, and eSsily domesticated. It is capable of every variety of service performed by the horse, and naturalists say that by little care on the part of man it might be rendered an exceedingly valuable beast of burden. It is about four feet high at the shoulders and neck, has slender legs and an assinine tail it is an exceedingly beautiful ami nal ; it's neck and fore parts are dark brown, elegantly striped with broad black bands it has a dark line on the back ; its hinder parts are light brown, and it has white legs.
Connecticut western news., 1872-12-06
Cause and Cure of Small. P0x.

Dr. Carl Both recently lectured before the Ladies' Physiological Institute, in Wesleyan Hall, on "Slnall Pox-Its Cause and Cme." The lecture consisted simply of the application of the cellular principle of Virchow to the disease of smallpox. After long and continued study, Dr. Both finds that he has unwittingly arrived at the same conclusion with Dr. Carl Spiuzig, of the St. Louis Medical Society, who has made it special investigation. They hold that the disease is not contagious, but that under certain circumstances it is not possible to take it. The disease results from superauity of albumen, which be- comes thickened with residuum which must be thrown off by the body unless the blood be purified by re-establishing the proportion of albumen water and salts. By introducing natural acids like lemon juice into tho blood and then providing it with its complement of salt-using common ta. ble salt-with proper diet, the disease may be easily cured or prevented. Dr. Both represented his ideas by means ofthe blackboard and chalk, and demonstrated the theory he presents with sort of mathematical precision, and placed it as q scientific demonstration against the con- mon experience of life, which he thougbt to have been but of little consequence to humanity. The theory has been introdac- ed into the different medical journals in
 Germany, and an effort is being made to
 bring it before the American public.