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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-05

ton, that every beneficiary may know that
he is responsible for his conduct by law to
the Courts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-05
The w Gather.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER.
WAsHISGroN, Jan. A. p. M.
PROBABILITIES.

The barometer will probably continue ris-
ing Friday throughout the Atlantic States,
and on the lower lakes, with partially cloudy
and clear weather. and falling temperature
and northwesterly winds in the Middle and
Eastern States. North and northeast winds
on the South Atlantic and Gulf coasts. An
area of low barometer will probably develop
west Of Illinois, and more northeastward, with
rising temperature. Dangerous winds are
not anticipated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-05
News from New York.

The new board of aldermen to-day passed
resolution refusing to recognize the May
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-05

The seance of Prof. Stone advertised tor
last evening was postponed until this Friday
evenin. on account of the extremely unpleas-
ant weather. and almost impossible walking.
There will be no postpGnement this evening,
and we trust large and intelligent audince
will greet the Professor on this occasion, as
the subject is one that has secured the atten-
ton, of many of the most accomplished minds
of the age A great variety of valuable pres
ents will positively be given away this even
ing, and in an impartial manner that must
secure the appreciation of all. Among fher
beautiful and desirable presents, will be Civ
en- fine gold watch. Go and see these won
derful experiments.
We have stated that at the recent pleasant
celebration of the golden wedding of the ven
cradle Eben Fuller, hymn was read compos-
cd by Mrs. Pitt Dillingham;, now in the S5th
year of her age The following are the words
of the hymn:
Blest is the man who found bride
Full fifty years ago,
who's proved his love, his joy and pride
Since nifty years ago.
Happy the maid who pledged her vows
Full fifty years ago.
10 ioin their hands in IIymen's band
TO walk life's journey through.
'ris true love that two souls unes
In harmony and joy,
And on earth they chance to meet
IT'S bliss without alloy.
Their children round their festive board
Their love and JOY express;
When every year brings pledges dear
Their happy home to bless
And if some links have dropped away
From out their chain of love,
NAV they look down this happy day,
From happy homes above.
This day our friends their love renew
OF fifty years ago;
With hearts as pure, as klnd anu tfua
AS fifty years ago.
Long may they live their God to bless
For ali His merccs given;
And when earth their days past,
May they unite in Heaven.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-05

ANDES INs. Co.-The elastic vitality of
the West is admirably illustrated by the expe-
rience OF this company. 1t was organized
about fifteen years ago, with a capital of
million of dollars, and on the occurrence of
the Chicago Fire had already accumulated
surplus rapidly rising to another million. The
Chicago disaster was severe blow, inficting
a loss of $50 000 but it was sustained with
unfiinching forttude. President J. 3. Ben
net, Esq, turned to his stockholders for aid,
amounting to half a million, which he re-
CURED in three equal stallments, at 80, GO
and 80 days. The stockholders responded
with the utmost alacrity, and Mr.. Bennett
was agreeabiy surprised not only by the re-
ceipt of the first installmerT long before it
was due, but by the payment from several of
the stockholders of the full assessment. The
truth is, that the men of the West have i'm
plcit trust in Mr.. Bennett, and are well con-
tented to contribute their quota to restore the
Queen of the West to her former glory. The
prompitude with which the Andes has met its
Chicago losses has Immensely enhanced its
reputation throughout TIE country, and given
such powerful impetus to its business that
its stockholders will reap such full harvest
from the increased rates as will in short
time return them their contributions with in
terest, and place their company in position
second to none.---E. \. Times.
The HARVEST OF THE HEAD.-When the
comb acts rake, bringing away a roll of
parted hbers every time it passes through the
hair, badness would soon be inevitable. But
even in this case, forlorn as it may seem, the
mischief can be arrested, the loss repaired.
Lyons kathairon, aided by brisk application
of the brush to promote the absorption of the
fluid by the scalp, will stop the thinning out
process in forty-eight hours. The roots from
which the dead filamente were shed will soon
be re-endowed with vitality, and new grow til
will speedily spring up on the denuded places.
This work of reproduction will go on until the
damage is completely repaired, and the luxu
rient crop of hair thus produced will never
wither or fall out as long as the vitalizing APP
plication is regularly continued.
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Lost.

DROBABLY taken by mistake. Il RUSSETT
/ LEATHER TRUNK. wooden bands on top,
marked with black letter 7. p. BURLtIGH, North
Linneus Card on top OF trunk marked p. T.. BIZ r.
LEIGH, Augusta Maine. The finder will return
the trunk to the MANSION HOUSE.
ilDi-iU
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-05
Cincinnati Produce Mark,t

CINcIsSArI, January, 1.
MESS PORK-lS 50
LARD sA.
BULK MEATS-sities ca
BACON-shoulder "a clearrib 8; sides ~;
WHISkEY-s9
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-05

The amount of disbursements of the Gov
eminent for December, exclusive of the pay
ments on the principal and interest on the
principal and interest on the public debt, was
thirteen million dollars.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1872-07-03
A TERRIBLE CRASH.
The Floor Of n Church Gives Way Tn.
der Funeral COrtege.

The town of Lagrange, some twen-
ty-six miles from Louisville Ky, was
thrown into the widest excitement
on Sunday morning by an accident
which occurred at the Christian
Church during a funeral service The
house was crowded to its utmost ca
pacity, and as the assembly arose to
be dismissed a part Of the floor gave
way.
Then followed a scene which beg
gars description. The crowd rushed
for the single front door, crushing one
another, and knocking down the seats
in their frantic efforts TO get out
Some with presence of mind cndeav-
ored TO check them by shouting there
was no danger, but this was unavail-
ing, as the screams and groans were
deafening.
One lady tainted and was some
what bruised by the jam. Several
others jumped out of the windows,
two of them receiving severe injuries,
one of whom had to be conveyed
home in a helpless condition. Others
received sprained ankles. One little
girl got under falling seat and was
badly hurt.
TO add to the horror Of the scene,
the stand ON which the coffin was
placed careened with the sinking
floor; but, fortunately, it was secured
from falling.
The church building is a new one,
being in use but Eve years, and every
one thought it perfectly safe.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1872-07-03
t:reeley ON Parties.

In February, 1871, Horace Greeley
who is now imploring the support of
the Democratic party, thus wrote in
reference to President Grant, the Re
publicans and Democrats:
I'VE like Gen. Grant; but we care
far more for Republican asccndaney
than for any mans personal fortunes.
1t is in our view of great Importance
that the opposition shall be kept out
of power. + y
For n Democratic national tri-
umph means restoration to power of
those who deserted their seats in
Congress and their places under the
last Democratic President to plunge
the country into the Red Sea of Sc
cession and Rebellion. Though YOU
paint an inch thick, to this complexion
you must come at last. The brain,
the heart, the soul of the present
Democratic party is the reble element
at the South with its Northern allies
and sympathizers. 1t is rebel at the
core to-day.
''lt would hail the election of n
Democratic President in 1872 as a
virtual reversal of the Appomattox
surrender. 1t would come into pow
er with the hate, the chagrin,
the wrath, the modification, of ten
bitter years, to impel and guide its
steps. 1t would hail the tidings of
national bankruptcy with unalloycd
gladness and unconcealed exultation.
Whatever chastisement may be de-
served by our national sins, we must
hope that this disgrace and humilia-
ton will be spared us"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1872-07-03
Mysterious Poisoning.

ST. Louis, June 2i-A letter from
Hermitage, Mo, gives an account of
a terrible ease of poisoning which Oc-
Cured in the town of Wheatland on
Wednesday last. 1t appears that q
young man named Moore applied to
the county physician for prescription
for some medicine to cure ague, and
as he objected to taking quinine, the
doctor prescribed a dose of bitters
composed of Peruvian bark, dogwoad
and whisky. Young Moore took a
dose of the bittcrs and started for his
home. which he was barely able 10
reach, and soon afterwards died.
Drs. Redfeld and Barnes, who had
been summoned bv Mrs. Moore To at
tend her son, in order to relieve the
mothers fears that the young man
had been poisoned, each swallowed
some of the bitters and soon after
wards started for their homes, but had
proceeded Il short distance only when
Dr. Barnes was taken violently III.
and was compelled 10 dISmOunt from
his horse. and was just able to drag
himself to his home and died during
the night
Dr. Redieid feeling the premonitorv
symptoms of poisoning, sPurred his
horse to his utmost speed, and just
reached his house and fell inscnsible
at the door. He was carried inside
and died within fifteen minutes. The
matter was not investigated when
the letter was written, therefore it Is
not known whether the doctor who
prepared the bitterS made the mistake.
or whether the druggist from whom
he purchased the medicine committed
the blunder.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1872-07-03
Western Items.

ST. Louis, No, June GA Sc
we're rain and hail storm prevailed
here early this morning. A frame
house near the northern limits was
struck by lightning, and the house
and contents entirely consumed by
fire.
Fort WAYNE, IND, June 27.-At
Rome City, Indiana, to-day, while q
party Of ladies and gentlemen on q
pleasure excursion from Lima, Indi.
ana, were enjoying a ride on the lake
the boat was capsized, throwing them
into the water. One of their mum.
ber, Miss. Mary Bryan, was drowned.
The remainder narrowly escaped the
same fate Her body has not been
found yet.
INDEPENDENCE, Iowa, June 81
Last evening about halfpast seven as
the Great Eastern Circus was exhib.
itting at Waterloo, Iowa, a tornado
burst upon it and instantly prostrat-
ed their three large tents. About
5000 people were inside, and while
all were greatly frightened, none
were seriously hurt. Two of the
centre poles broke, but fortunately
fell where no people were standing.
The storm was fearful.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1872-07-03
A Dreadful Accident.

As already stated, among the vie
tins of the recent railroad smash-up
at Metuahcn, New jersey, was 4
Danish couple named Potassen, bnt
two months married, Mr. Potassen
being the son Of a Danish nobleman.
They were on their bridal tour, and
were on their way to San Francisco,
where Potassen's brother is Danish
consul. When the terrible crash
came all was darkness and confusion
for few moments; but the gentle
man soon recovered consciousness,
and his first thought was of his bride.
An immediate search was made for
the lady, who was at last found be-
meath a heap of debris, senseless and
covered with blood. Upon raising
her up her husband was Mortified to
find one of her arms had been com
pletelv torn of. The unfortunate
lady was removed to shelter, and the
husband began the sickening task of
seeking his wife's missing arm. He
proclaimed that on one of the fingers
was the diamond wedding ring, n
jewel worth many hundred dollars,
and instantly general search was
begun. Among the providers about
the wreck was train hand, who was
observed to secrete something under
his coat and walk away. He was
soon overhauled, and on perceiving
that he had been detected he threw
down his burden, which proved to be
the lost arm. 1t was picked up by
the nobleman, who removed the ring
and caused the arm to be taken care
of. The lady was brought to St
Barnabas' hospital in Newark, where
she now lies in a very fair way of
recovery.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1872-07-03

IT MAY BE well from time to time TO
present our good Democratic readers
with the picture of their election dis
tricts as drawn by HORACE GREELEY
who now is down on his knees beg
ging their support The old philoso-
pher formerly enjoyed the reputation
of saying exactly what he believed,
and we can hardly see how the thin
compliment Of the Cincinnati nomin-
alton could have made so sudden a
change in his estimate of the masses
of his former Democratic foes. Now
he wrote this stunning paragraph
over his own initials, and, in view Of
the present situation, it reads singu-
larly strange, as the man who penned
it now coquettes with the classes de.
scribed for their good will and votes
"Point wherever you will to M
election district which you will pro
nounce MORALLY RoTTEN-gireR Ul
an a great pert TO detGuchery ana
rice, lchose roters suJsia mainly bs
keeping policy Offices gambling
houses, grOg-shops, and dark den'
! of IN af1D3U-dJ3d that district ,riU BE-
found gicing q large majority for he
Democratic party"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1872-07-03
4 Young Girls Head Cut OH by q
Portion Of q Shingle.JOfnter.

OSHKOSH, Wis, June 25.- In the
shinglc factory of Myers & Van Ev-
cry, to-day, girl named Mary Nc
Conkcy, aged II years, was instant
ly killed by being struck with por-
tions of the clipper or jointer. The
machinery was running at full force,
when the saws We're stopped, thus
putting all the power on the jointers
instantly. From the increased CEN
trifugal force, the wheel of the jointer
about four feet in diameter-burst
into thousand fragments A large
piece, containing one of the knives,
struck the girl on the neck, cutting
through the jugular vein aud spinal
chord and almost the entire neck, kill
ing her instantly. Clots of blood
were thrown all over the room, dye
ing the shingles, tools, walls and ma
chinery with gore. The body of the
unfortunate girl was hurled a distance
of twelve feet on a pile of shingles.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1872-07-03
Chips from Chappaaua Or a Posy for
the Baltimore Convention.

Every one who chooses 10 live by
pilgrimism or gambling or harlotry
with nearly every keeper Of a tippling
house, is politically Il Democrat. -
HORACE GREELEY.
"The essential articles of the Dem
Ocratic creed are love rum and hate
niggers.' The less one learns and
knows. the more certain he = to vote
the regular ticket from \ to lizard "
'-IIORACE GREELEY.
I'VE therefore ask our contemporary
TO state frankly whether the pugilistS.
blacklegs, thieves, burglars, keepers
Of dens of prostitution, etc, etc.
were not almost unanimously Demo-
Gratis. ."-HoRACE GREELEY.
TO smoke is 4 Democratic virtue /;
TO chew is that virtue intensified %
drink II that virtue supcrlativc. -
HORACE GREELEY.
"A purely selfish interest attaches
ger6as classy u criminal and dan
tv.'-HoRACE GREELEY.
This would amountto six ina bed,
exclusive of any other vermin. for
every Democratic couch in the State
of New York, including those az Sing
Sing and at Auburn - HORACE
GREELEY.
THE brain, the heart, the soul Of
the Democratic party il the rebel clc-
mcnt at the South, with its Northern
allies and sympathizers 1t is rebel
at the core to-day 1t would come
into power with the hate, the chagrin,
the wrath, the modification Of ten
bitter years to impel and guide its
steps. Whatever chastisement may
be deserved bv our national sins, we
must hope that this disgrace and hu-
initiation will be spared us.'-HoR-
ACE GREELEY.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1872-07-03
SHOCKING CRUELTY.
Pouring Molten Iron Over a Nan.

Albany has the latest horror-onc
Of the most frightful we ever read.
The Erpress tells the story:
Yesterday afternoon two workmen
employed in Ransom's foundry
named Thos. Sheehey and Nicholas
Shilfard, had an alteration while the
work of casting was going on. which
had fearful result. Sheehey. acci-
IDENTIFY or otherwise, dropped from his
ladle a little hot iron on Shilfard's foot
and burned it, Shilfard ran to tnb
OF water and plunged his foot into it,
and somewhat eased the pain. He
then returned, and taking q position
in the passageway between the
moulds, as Sheehey came along with
ladle full of molten iron, knocked
Sheeley down. According to the al.
legations which Sheehey makes, Shil.
fard, after knocking him down, picked
up the ladle containing molten iron
and poured its contents upon Shee-
hey's body from his chin down, and
then struck him with the ladle. Shee.
hey was rendered frantic by the terri,
BILE agony which he experience and
ran to the door, when he was seized
and his burning garments torn from
him by other persons present. The
whole forepart of his body was burned
in terrible manner, so that the ilesf
peeled of. He was taken to his home
No 236 Green street, and DIR. Moshel
called to attend him. His recovery j.
doubtful. Shilfard was arrested by
officers Sweeney and Milltr last even.
ino
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1872-07-03

SENATOR MORTON addressed an inn
mense Republican meeting at Indian
apoIs on Saturday last. Every men,
ton of the name of GRANT awoke the
widest enthusiasm. In the course OF
the speech, alluding TO the Democrats,
Mr. MORTON said:
I'VE can not, and we will not, trust
them. rApplause. For, ifthey can
cut loose, for the sake Of Office, from
principles which they have avowed
for twenty-five years past, how long
will it take them TO cut loose from the
principles they have adopted within
the last few daysy [Great enthusi-
asm. How much sincerity have
they, my friends, in accepting those
principles Their leaders find il nec-
essary TO say so. They know they
can not obtain control of the Govern
ment as the Democratic party; they
know that the verdict Of this nation is
against that party. Therefore, they
must profess before the world to have
discarded their old principles and
adopted new ones"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1872-07-03
Blur Ben Wade ON the Democracy
and Greeley.

Hon. Ben. Wade has written let
letter in which he speaks as follows
in regard to the Democratic party and
Greeley: A great political party has
become so consciously depraved that
they feel there is no hope for reform !;
suicide may perhaps in such a case be
virtue, and it seems to be the con-
dition of the Democratic party at this
time. BY adopting Mr. Greeley as
their standard bearer, they deliberate
lv admit, if they are honest, that the
poorest, weakest, most vacillating and
uncertain Republican is an improve
ment on anything to be found in their
own party. Concerning the Republic
can party, he says: "To doubt the
success of such party, when pittied
against the broken cohorts of the old
slave party, is an insult to the intelli-
gence and virtue of the American
people"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1872-07-03

JUDGE DAVID DAVIS, who was
nominated for the Presidency by the
Labor Reformers, and promptly ac-
cepted the honor, has written letter
withdrawing from the canvass. His
nomination was the first movement
made in the interest of the Democracy,
with the hope of dividing the Repub-
lican hosts; but not having elected q
spark of enthusiasm from the hard
fsted voters it was intended to en-
trap, the judicial puppet is withdrawn
to leave n clear field to the Sage of
Chapaqua.n The Tribune culogizes
the Judge as wise patriot, for thus
assisting to unite all the elements of
hostility to Gen. GRANT This spec
tacle of member of the highest ju-
dicial tribunal in the country, allow
ing himself to be made the cats paw
of clique of knayish politicians, is
a fair sample of the reforms which
GREELEY and his followers are so
blatantly demanding.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1872-07-03

THERE is no longer any doubt that
the Democratic National Convention
will be compelled to nominate HoR-
ACE GREELEY, or be shivered into frag-
ments The engineers are hoist with
their own petard. 1t was originally
! intended TO use GREELEY to divide
the Republicans, and at the proper
moment to throw him overheard for a
new man, bat to the dismay of the
managers they have lost control of
the machine, and now caught in their
own snare, they viii be compelled to
worship at the shrine of this mocking
and hideous Mokanna.
GREELEY will be the nominee of the
Baltimore Convention, and made so
bv the Southern Democracy. How
exquisite and bitter will be their re-
venge on their former dough-faced
servltor.s s who encouraged them to re-
bel against the government, and then
deserted them at their sorest need
With the nomination of GREELEY
the Democratic party is wiped out of
existence, and the Southern ex-fre-
eaters and cx-rebels will have fed fat
their grudge againts their Northern
allies who cringed, and smiled. and
then BETRAYED them.
1t was the Southern Democracy
that first seized hold of the liberal
movement and gave it strength and
support, then the Northern wing, with
their ancient facility in following the
lead of their former masters, began to
fall into line, and now the appalled,
Originators of the scheme find them
selves compelled to accept as candi-
date, one whom they most bitterly
hate and intended to use, and crush,
and cast away
We can imagine the glee with
which the vengcful Southrons will
east their votes for GREELEY in the
Baltimore Convention, and the min
gled wrath and agony of the old
school Northern Democrats, as the
iron is driven into their souls by their
obsequious younglings blindly walk
ing in the path that leads to dcstruc-
ton.
But one thing is needed to COM
plete the parallel and the final scene.
Let the committee who are preparing
Ford's thcatcr for the Convention,
have a drop curtain to fall at the end
of the performance, on which is por-
trayed the raising of the veil by the
Prophet of Khorassan, with
There, We wise saints, behold your light, your
Ye ,coaa ic dupes and victims, and ye are
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1872-07-03
Outrageous Conduct of the ku.Klux
Grceleyite I'm North Carolina.

GREENSBORO, N. c., June 27.-
Judge Settle, Republican candidate
for Congress in the Fifth District, ad-
dressed the citizens of Yanceyville,
on Saturday. Some of his opponents
attempted to stop his speaking. They
went on the stage and threatened
him if he continued his speech. He
deiied them, and by his resolute man
ner he prevented them from using
personal violence. Others of his OPP
ponents insisted on a fair hearing
This brought on a general fight among
the anti-Grant men, in which rotten
eggs were thrown at the American
flag, with the names of Grant and
Wilson and Settle printed upon it
The Judge finally made his speech
Yanceyville is the place where Sena-
tor Stevens was murdered three years
ago by the ku-Klux Klan.