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Daily Kennebec journal., 1872-12-18
FIRE INSURANCE R4yES.

The conclusion Of the managers of the
fire insurance business, after considering
the disasters nj Boston, is that there is no
way for them to continue to take risks
with any certainty Of safety to themselves
or the public except by increasing the
rates. How their own pockets are affect
ed by years OF experience in the business
they know better than others do. |. is
said on the one hand that large dividends
have been paid to stockholders, that the
profits upon the whole have been ample to
fill the Golfers of the companies and enable
them to indulge in cxtravagant manage
ment; and on the other it is replied that
the history OF insurance companies is a
record of disaster to far the largest num-
Der of them, and upon the aggregate in
vestment there has been loss to stock
holders rather than profit.
But let these conflicting assertions pass.
The underwriters say rates must be ad-
vanced, and what they say will probably
govern in the matter. The question for
the public to consider is how the policy
holders viii be any more secure by paving
higher rates, without some guarantee that
the advance shall enure to their benefit
than they were before. The companies
will have added security for large diyi-
dends in the advance obtained, but how
can that help the policy holder? If the
profits Of the company all are turned into
dividends, and nothing is added to it,
capital or ability to pay losses, the insured
is no better protected by paying high
rates. The plan of limiting the amount
of dividend to certain per cent. and re-
quiring the excess TO go into capital is
a measure looking to the protection of the
insured Then if high rates are paid the
policy holder has the assurance that his
Daily Kennebec journal., 1872-12-18

The order of Secretary Robson to the
cadets at the Naval Academy, for their
treatment of colored fellow cadet. is q
merited rebuke to the upstarts of that in
stitution for their insolence and abuse,
which we trust may be Of advantage to
them. If they were possessed OF the
true spirit Of gentlemen, they would never
persecute an associate because of his color.
Lacking that it is well to give them to un-
derstand the government knows no differ
ence between white and black.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1872-12-18
Northern National Bank.

fHHE Annual Meeting of the Northern National
4 Bank Of Ialowell for the choice of Directors,
VIII be held at said bank, on Tuesday, January H.
1873, AT two O'Clock in the afternoon.
JUSTIN f. SMITH, Cashier.
h0iloWcii Dee. II, 1872. hccl1-t3t
Daily Kennebec journal., 1872-12-18
CAUTION m:s.s,s:..a;s1 LEA & pmaR,xs' ms,

Buyers are cautioned to avoid the numerou,
Counterfeits and limitations offered for sale.
JOHN DUXCAN'S SONS, New York.
oct IG.S pm +Stawly Agents tor the United states
Daily Kennebec journal., 1872-12-18
The legislative Journal,

snhscr;hors will have it in complete Daily fa-
nor with the latest news by telegraph from All
parts of the world editorials local, state, national
and foreign news, correspondence, &c., &c. II
will bc a paper indispensable to all who wish TO be
ali informed from day to day OF the proceedings OF
The next Legislature and we oiler II upon the lol-
lowing very liberal terms =
One copy OF the Daily kennebec Journal
TO one address, for the Session. $500 .
copies, SS.s5; 10 copies. $1,000. Addi-
tional subscribers taken at the same rates.
We shall depend almost exclusively upon the ef-
forts of friends throughout the state, Senators,
Members of the House, Postmasters. and interested
parties generally, to make up u large subscription
list. .
Any peise 4 raising a club of five, and sending
money as above to the undersigned, shan nave an
extra copy for himself; any person sending t5e
money for ten as above, shall have an extra copy
for himself for every additional club of ten.
the person raising it shall have an additional
extra copy for himself; all clubs must be sent IN
one package to one address. (unless by special az
rangement made at this ofice.)
All clubs must be raised before the hrsb uay Oh
january as none will be received after the session
opens; only single subscriptions at the full rate
will then be taken. Those who want the complete
legislative record must begin with the first issue;
back numbers can not be furnished.
Those who intend to raise clubs had better begin
in good season and not delay until about the begin
ming Of the session, as some have done in years
past to their own loss and our great Inconvenience
A brief Biographical Notice of each Menu
her of the Legislature Will be published in
the Daily Hennebec Journal.
SPRAGUE, OWEN & NASH,
Publishers OF the Daily kennebec Journal,
asd the Weekly kennebec Journal
Daily Kennebec journal., 1872-12-18
Daily Kennebec Journal
DURING THE SESSION OF THE
Fifty.SecOnd Legislature Of Maine,
Beginning January l, 1878.
OFFICE OF THE
Daily Kennebec JourDni.
and NeehlY KeNnebec JOurnnl, ,

AUGUSTA, November, 49,.
1t is unnecessary to say that every f3rner mef ac
chant, lawyer and business man, in the stag AGO. VI
Maine will be interested in the acts OF the NV,
Second Legislature, and should be weil informed
in relation TO the doinss of that body Wh'ie IN ses'
sion. m -, ..
The Daily Kenncbcc journal will give full reports
of each days proceedings during the session. ana
will he
Daily Kennebec journal., 1872-12-18
Special Notirts.
2ATCHELOR'S HAIR DYE,

This splendid Hair Dye is the best in the arort3.
The only True and Perfect Dye. Harmless, Reli.
able and instantaneous; no disappointment; no
ridiculous tints or unpleasant odor Remedies the
i'll effects OF bad dyes and washes. Produces M
MEpiATELf superb BLACK OR NATURAL BROWN,
ana leaves the hair CLEAN, SOFT AND BEAUTIFUL.
The genuine signed w. a. Bachelor. sold by all
Druggists. CHAS. BACHELOR, Prop, v. Y.
novll.snt&wly
Daily Kennebec journal., 1872-12-18


There is lull ana will probably be 4
cessation OF the war about life insurance.
The trustees of the Mutual Life Insurance
Company have decided to postpone fort the
present the reduction Of rates, which
means, we presume, that they will aban-
dou the project. The pressure OF the old
policy holders was too strong to be resist
ed, but the impression created that The
rates are higher than they should be will
not go down at once, and may continue to
work out in some way the reduction its
authors were aiming at.
All the lists Of the Electoral College Of
the several States for President and Vice
President, excepting three. have been sent
TO the President Of the Senate by mail,
though not more than ooe-thiIrl OF the en-
tire lists required by law to be delivered
TO him by messengers have yet been re-
ceiyed. Louisiana sends lists from two
different Electoral Colleges. The two
Houses of Congress, in Joint Convention,
will determine which list shall be counted,
on the second Wednesday of February,
the time Of counting all the Electoral
votes.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1872-12-18
illuminating and LubrIeating Oils, Lamps
and Lamp Goods fn Variety,

frHE GENUINE DowNER KEROSENE and
MINERAL SPERM OILS, 1850 and 3OOS Fire
Test. These Oils are chemically pure safe and
agreeable, rs all will certify who have used them
on sale IN in quantities to suit purchasers, at lO7
Water street Augusta, by
WIS I G. nor CONN
Daily Kennebec journal., 1872-12-18
,Gor sale OF 10 Aet.
House to Let.
TENEMENT TO LET =!

DOPE COTTAGE on Eastern Avenue, enquire
L 1t the Cottage or of FOWLER HAMLEN
SMITH. novlj-t2wA
Daily Kennebec journal., 1872-12-18

An important amendment to the Senate
sloops-of- war bill is that which authorizes
the Secretary of the Navy to contract with
private parties for the construction of ves-
sells in public yards, the government fur
nishing material, facilities and substantial
ly all that is necessary except labor. One
of the incidental objects which the author
of the amendment, Senator Morrill, OF
Maine, expects to gain if it passes, is an
authoritative test of the practical value of
the eight-hour law and its operation, both
on the workmen and towards the govern
ment, since the eight and ten hour system
will thus be placed in fair and close com.
petition.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-01-09
Vaccination.

In the present epidemic of smallpox, which
is ravaging so many of our cities, it will no
doubt relieve the minds of many to see the
following authoritative opinion of DR.. George
B. Wood, the venerable Emeritus Professor
of the Theory and Practice of Medicine in the
University of Pennsylvania:
Though vaccination, once performed, very
often fails of affording complete protection
against smallpox, yet it always modifies it
partly, rendering it comparatively mild and
safe disease. The complaint, as it occurs
after vaccination, is very seldom fatal, and in
the vast majority of instances leaves no un-
pleasant traces behind it. Though the cases
of varioloid or secondary smallpox occurring
after previous variolus attacks, are proper
tionately less frequent than those which fol-
low vaccination, yet they are not proportion
ately, but in the aggregate more fatal. OF
24S cases of natural and modified smallpox
noticed by Drs. Bell and Mitchell of Philadel-
phia, GA were after vaccination, with but one
death, and 16 were after inoculated or natur-
al smallpox, with six deaths. In the course
of my practice, though have seen much of
the disease, have lost but one patient after
vaccination, and in that instance death oc-
Cured, not from the violence of the varioloid
disease, which was mild, but from the super
vention of Inflammation of the brain, conse-
quent ON the peculiar state of the patients
constitution at the time. Thus it appears
that, if the protection afforded by vaccination
is not perfect, it is yet superior to any other.
But whatever be the cause, the fact is certain
that one vaccination fails to afford security
against the modified form of smallpox in very
many cases; and though the resulting affec-
tion may be in general neither fatal nor de-
forming, yet it is inconvenient, and may be-
the of q t1rthpr eprqa1ipu Of tho
disease, and in some cases is very dangerous.
1t is important to find a remedy for these
evils, and, happily, such a remedy is afforded
in re-yaccination.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-01-09
Dana's Opinion OF Grant.

From campaign life of General Grant, by
Charles A. Dana, editor of the Sun, publish
ed by in 1868, we take the following:
Early in 1860 he accepted proposition
from his father to remove to Galena, and join
his brothers iu the leather business. Devot-
ing himself with industry and good sense to
his new occupation, he soon became familiar
with all its branches, and achieved fair de-
gree of success. But, not being at all demon
strative in his manners, nor inclined to take
an active part in the affairs of the town, he
made but few acquaintances, and those most
ly among the people with whom he had busi-
ness. A few of the best citizens had broken
through his natural reserve and discovered
the sterling qualities of the man, though it is
but fair to say that no one suspected that the
modest, quiet and obscure leather-dealer
would ever become the most distinguished
man of his time. When the rebellion was
precipitated upon the conutry by the attack on
Fort Sumter, Grant had Just attained his
thirty-ninth year, and having been blessed
with a strong and elastic constitution, an
equable temper, a stout and weli-set figure,
capable of great endurance, he had passed
through the varied stages of his life with con-
tihualIy increasing powers. He had not
reached full mental development with man
hood, but had increased steadily in
mental and moral stature by the
trials through which he had gone, rather than
by the years tat had passed over his head.
He had neither whims nor hobbies, neither
pet theories nor visionary schemes, but was
entirely free from prejudices of every sort,
and, better than ALL he had reached that per
fection of common sense which, combined
with truthfulness and steadfast courage, is SUI
perior to genius! Plain and simple in his ad
dress, with manners unspoiled by the world,
direct in his purposes, slow to anger, sparine
of words in public, free from guile and shame
of every sort, and faithful in all things, he
was regarded as true friend, good citizen
and an honest man.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-01-09
Miss AlcOtt's Opinion of Boys.

Miss Alcott's new book begins with an ar
ticle entitled ''My Boys" which closes with
the tender, sad story of the bright Polish boy
hero, Ladislas Wisniewski-two hiccoughs
and sneeze will give you the name perfectly
who was the model for one OF the best
loved characters in "Little Women'-Laurie.
In the very outset she makes plea for boys,
and in all the stories, wherever she cam
she presents their case, and argues for more
attention and thought to children generally
81 like boys and oysters raw. So, though
good manners are always pleasing, don't
mind the rough outside burr which repels
most people, and perhaps that is the reason
why the burrs open and let me see the soft
lining and taste the sweet nut hidden inside"
And very likely it is. One of her darling
boys, when youthful romp, a comrade after
her own heart, a regular tearer, was "Cy," and
in telling of him she seems to take a genuine
delight: "For summer or two we kept the
neighborhood in ferment by our adventures
and hair-breadth escapes; l think never
knew boy so full of mischief and my OPP
portunities for judging have been manifold.
He did not get into scrapes himself, but pos
sessed a. splendid talent for deluding others
into them, and then morally remarking
There! 1 told you SOP His way of saying,
you darsn't do this or that" was like fire to
powder; and why l still live in the possession
of all my limbs and senses is miracle to
those who knew my youthful friendship with
Cy. 1t was. he who melted me to jump on
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-01-09
TO LET
First-Llass Houses to Let.

FirSt-t lass Houses to Let.
NOT sold previous to Oct 1st, the two end houses
in the new brick block of four, on the corner of
Neal and Pine sts, will be rented favorable terms
These are first class housea iE every respect con-
aiming 13 rooms, having all modern improvements.
and Sebago water. Apply to JOHN Il. HULL, 48
Union ST. sepI6
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-01-09

TENEMENT TO let, containing rooms, Sebagc
4 water. For particulars call at 81 LINCOLN
ST. aug23 II
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tne highest beam in he barn; to be borne
nome on board with a pair of sprained
ankles. 1t was he who dared me to rub my
eyes with red peppers, and then sympathizine-
y led me home blind and roaring with pain.
1t was he who solemnly assured me that ali
the little pigs would die in agony if their
tails were not cut of, and won me to hold
thirteen little squealers while the operation
was performed. Those thirteen innocent
pink tails haunt me yet, and the memory Of
the deed has given me truly Jewish aver
sion to pork. ."-Erchdnge.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-01-09
eagle Sugar Refinery,

FEVHE stockholders of this company are hereby no
IL tilted that the annual meeting for choice of Direc-
tors and the transaction of any other business le-
cry, on Tuesday, the 9th day of January, 1872 at
O'Clock P. NJ.
dc27td JOS. P, THOMPSON. Clerk.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-01-09
Merchants National Bank of Port.
land.

NHE Stockholders of this Bank, are hereby notified
Il to meet at the Bank, Tuesday, January g.
1872 at 10 O'Clock, A. M for the frllowing business
lst For the election of Directors for the ensuing
in their By Laws. '
Sd. For the transaction of any other business which
may legally be brought before them
CHAS. PAYSON, Cashier
Portland, Dec.s, 1871. dc92tawtd
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-01-09

TTNHE annual meeting Of the Stockholders of the
Il Casco Bay Steamboat Co. for the election Of Di-
rectos and the transact ion of such other business
may legally come before it, will be held at the Fall
mouth HOTEL Portland, Wednesday, January 10, 1871,
at 2, P. M.
ja5dtd VIM. MITCHELL, Clerk and Treas
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-01-09
Portland, Bangor and Machias

rTNHE Annual meeting of the stockholders Of the
Il above named Company, for the choice of Direc-
tors and for the transaction of such other business as
may legally come before them will be held at the Of
flee OF Ross Sturdivant, 179 Commercial St.. Port
land on Tuesday, the ninth day of January 1872 at
O'Clock p. m. VIM ROSS Clerk
dc29td
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-01-09
A Brick House for Rent,

THREE story brick house, ~ rooms gas and
"A Sebago water, few minutes walk from City
Hall, will be rented to responsible party for $3.50
per year. Apply to
GEO. r. DAVIS & CO..
Real Estate and Mortgage Brokers'
dec16-eOd2W. = Z
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-01-09
LacOnia COmDanY.
Notice.

Agricultural Society, for the election of officers,
and the transaction of other legal business will be
held the office of Frank Noyes Esq., Portland Saw
ings Bank Building, Portland, Tuesday, january 16,
1872, at 10 O'Clock, a. m. SAM'L DINGHY, Sec.
Standish Jan. g. 1872. al d&wtd WI
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-01-09
WIN. H. JERRIS,
Real Estate and Loan Agent.

Houses, Lots and Farms for Sale.
He would refer parties abroad to the following
named gentlemen OF this city: Hon. Geu. f. Shep-
ley, Hon. A. W Fl. Clapp, Hon. Benjamin Kings
bury, Dr., Hon. Nathan Webb, hon. John Lynch,
III. G.
Portland Nov 1, 1870. uo1tf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-01-09
CascO National Rank.

F1NHE Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of the
1 Casco National Bank of Portland, for the choice
OF Directors and the transaction of such other busi
ness as may legally come before them, will be held at
their Banking House on Tuesday, the Ninth day of
January, 1872, at 10k o'clock, A. M.
WM. A. WINSHIP, Cashier
Portland, Dec. 8, 1871, td
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-01-09
Jules Oh, L. Morazain,
FROM PARIS,
Teacher Of the French Language

Late Master of Modern Languages in the Provin-
cal Training School. High and Grammar Schools.
st. John, n. B.
References: Glen. j. NJ. Brown, j. W. Symonds,
Esq.
Apply from one P. M to three O'Clock p. M, at SO
Free Street, or in writing P. o. Box 1866
ocidly
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-01-09
EDUCATIONAL.
GOrham Seminary.
Board of Instruction.

"
Board of Instruction.
G. M. BODICE, A. M, Principal,
and Teacher Of Classics.
Preceptress and Teacher of Vocal and Piano Music.
MADAME MARIE COURLAENDER,
Teacher of Modern Languages.
MISS JENNIE E. BODICE,
Assistant Preceptress, and Teacher of Rhetoric.
Instruction win be given by competent Teachers in
Mathematics Drawing and Painting, and an
Assistant in Music will be secured
soon as possible.
Winter Term Commences December 5th,
and Continues Eleven Weeks.
BOARD AND TUITION.
VyHE Seminary Building will be devoted to the ac-
Il commodation of young ladies for boarding, yet
the classes may be arranged to include both
sexes in recitations.
Board for Young Ladies $40 per Term.
Young Ladies desrous of boarding themselves will
be furnished with rooms in the Seminary Building.
Each room Is designed for two persons and will be
furnished with necessary articles except quilts
comforters, pillow cases, towels and toilet soap.
Board for young men can be obtained in private
families on reasonable terms Facilities are offered to
those wishing to board themselves.
English Studies or Teachers Class S 500
English Studies and Latin and Greek. ... 500
French, German or Spanish, each,. ....... 500
Book.keeping and Penmanship, both, $50. 3 90
Drawing. Observation-Disclosures. 4 90
aHtiug.. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 90
iIn9 Music' ic'........'......... II 90
For further information apply to
G. M. BODICE, Principal,
Bethel, (until Nov. 25th), or
j. A. WATERMAN, Secretary,
Gorhan, Me.
Gorham, Me-, Nov. 10, 1871. no17d&wtf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-01-09

GsOR SALE-On Lewis street, near Pine. Frescoed
and piped Tor Sebago. Apply en- the premises,
or at 25 Emery st. JAMES A. TENNEY.
aug25
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-01-09
1.-THE SINGER"
IMPROVED
SEWING MACHINE,

IN views of the fact that various opinions do exist
Il as to which is the best" Sewing Machine, do not
allow yourself to be governed by any ones opinion
but call and examine ssTHE SINGER,, and
witness its operation, and have the shadow of
doubt, that you will not pronounce it for ALL pur-
poses the very best Family Sewing Machine
extant.
Now is the time secure one of these farfamed and
justly celebrated Singer Sewing Machine as a
Christmas Gift to your Wife, Sister Lady
Friend.
With SINGER in the house, always ready to
comply with any reasonable demand, there is good
reason why you may not have ''Merry Christmas
and "Happy New Year,, each day of which shall
add new voice to the already mighty chorus of voic
es that sounding the praises of ssThe Singer''
of which you will find full assortment at
33l CONGRESS STREET.
If you have already Sewing Machine, call and see
sPalmer's COmbinatiOn'' adapted to all kinds
of Machines. 1t will cord rufe, lay in piping cord
turn wide hem, and make the french fold with the
utmost ease and exactness.
A full assortment of Needles, Thread and the va
rious Sewing Machine Helps and attachments, con-
stantly on hand.
Machines sold ON Monthly Instalments.
BBMachine Stitching and Stamping for Braiding
and Embroidery done to order. All Machines sold
and work done warranted to give entire satisfaction.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-01-09
REAL ESTATE.
Geo. II. Davis 4 Co.'s
BULLETIN.
con mn L. Sss

HOUSE ON PARK ST. FOR RENT. A three
IL story brick residence on Park street, between
Spring and Congress SITS, be hired for $500 per
year. GEO. r. DAVIS & CO.,
dc14-eod3w Real Estate and Mortgage Brokers.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-01-09
Fer Sale.

nNE Tenement House. situated on Horton
" Place, near Dow ST. One or both tenements
will be sold. ice 500 and $500 each. The above
property is well situated, supplied with Sebago wa
ter, and is a bargain. Enquire at 65 Dow st.
oc18 t. Sw
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-01-09

Cumberland National Bank.
| TGNHE Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of the
| IL Cumberland National Bank of Portland will he
held at their Banking Room on Tuesday, the 9th
day of January, 1872, at 3 O'Clock p. M, i,
for the election of Directors and the transaction of
any other business that may then come before them
SAM'L SMALL, Cashier
Portland Dec. 6, 1871. dc7dtd
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-01-09
For Sale or To Rent.

A TWO STORY HOUSE on Brown streets eight
"A rooms. gas and Sebago water, cemented cellar.
Lot 35x76. In fair location for Physician. Will
be sold at bargain.
Apply to GEO. r. DAVIS & CO.,
dc12end2H Real state andM Mortu Prolrorr