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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-11-22
CTH4N dEEdiRS.

The news from Havana by the steamer
Moro Castle is not calculated TO slay the
popular excitement on the yirginius question.
On her arrival there from New York she WAS
at once boarded by officers As long as her
passengers remained on board they were un-
molested, but the momen, they disembarked
some were seized by the Spaniards. OF the
seventeen storage passengers from New
York, six were arrested, but were discharged
Immediately after being searched The ex-
PLANTATION was made by the off GERS that they
were supposed to be bearers of dispatches,
but it was found upon inquiry that the persons
for whom they were searching were on board
the City of New York. The Spanisrds in
Havana had been informed by telegraph that
suspicious persons had left New York On
her arrival at Havana the City of New York
was boarded in the same manner as the Moro
Castle. Her passengers we're at once seized,
as before reported, and searched, and six were
declared entity. OF this number three were
women and extensive correspondence was
found secreted about their clothing. Their
late cOulU not Ue learned anu Wnen tlte MORO
Castle sailed, rumors Of the shooting Of por-
ton of them had been circulated, but were
discredited.
By extensive correspondence which had
been fseized, many persons on the island,
hitherto unsupported, were implicated, and as
the Moro Castle left Havana, they were being
shot without mercy. 1t is estimated that
about forty patriots on various portions of the
leland had met this fate. Meantime the most
extensive preparations for the reception of
the Tornado were going forward in Havana
1t 10 asserted that the administration at
Washington has no fear of war.
Private advices from Santiago de Cuba tend
to prove the fact of the possession by the Vir-
giniut OF regular documents, clearance regis
ter, etc., OF an American vessel, and her
clearance is in due form from Kingston, Ja-
maica.
The Consul at Santiago reports that the
total humber OF executions of persons from
the Virginius was fifty three, and that there
had been no executions since the 9Th inst
The statements published on the l4th inst.
respecting fifty-seven additional executions,
prove untrue.
A despatch from Kingston says great ex-
element existed there on account of the Vir
ginius. Her character was well understood
there.
Capt. Macarthur Of the British schooner
Brilliant, which arrived at Kingston on the
9th inst, having left Santiago de Cuba on the
evening ofthe 9th, reports that just before
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-11-22
CONSUMPTION.
Letter from Captain COffll. of the Brig
'.POtOsi,' of Windsor, n. s.
ST.. JonN, n. B., May o2d, 1868

ST.. john, n. B., May odd 1865.
Mr.. JAMES |. FELLOWS, Chemist.
DEAR SIR In May, 1866, was attacked
with a severe dry cough, which continued In
harshness for some time, when l commenced
expectorating a thick. whitish substance, then
raised a greenish yellow and slate-colored
matter, then bleeding of the lungs set in and
other symptoms of very alarming character
| showed themselves. | consulted the leading
| physicians in Philadelphia and other cities,
who gave me no encouragement, as my dis
ease was Consumption. | spared no expense
to obtain relief, but found none. In August
l had fallen in flesh from loo TO lS6 pounds,
and sinking rapidly every day. My friends
in Philadelphia advised me leave the ship and
60 home. At home they considered my case
hopeless, and wished me to remain there and
not die in foreign country. l visited st.
John in October of the same year on my way
to Philadelphia to join my ship, and was ad-
| vised by stranger, who noticed my shrunken
| form and rackiag cough, to try your Com
pound Syrup Of uypophosphites; and. as
drowning man will grasp at straws, l saw
ray of hope IN the suggestion. and procured
bottle The effect warranted a further trial,
and bought dozen bottles, and left st. John,
and have been knocking about the Atlantln
ever since.
AS this is the frst time have visited your
CITY slUce, Ieei unueE an oDilSdtioi W iet
you know the effects produced by this Syrup.
l continued taking the remedy regularly. AT
! first my appetite mproved-I regained
s,rength-then my cough gradually left me,
and finally the expectoration ceased; and
although the benefit was gradual, l could
note the change for the better every day, so
that after having taken ten bottles l consid-
cred myself we'll. This was about five months
from the time commenced taking the Syrup.
A short time after had considerable trouble,
aud feeling some of the old symptoms re-
turning, finished the other two bottles and
now l consider myself as well as ! ever was
in my life. My present weight is l62, seven
pounds above my usual healthy standard
My nerves are good, my appetite good, and
general health excellent. | heartily recon-
mend your Syrup to all persons troubled with
any difficulties or disease of the Lungs or
Nervous System, firmly believing that had
not used it, would not now be living.
! Hoping this letter may meet the eyes Of
others similarly affected, and induce then. to
use the same means Of cure.
Iremain yours very truly,
HARRIS CoFFILL.
Master of brig "Potosi," of Windsor, N. S.
l recently heard from Cafli!l that he con-
tinues to possess vigorous health.
INVENTOR.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-11-22
GENERAL NEWS.

The Spaniards in Cuba gave vent to their
JOY over the capture OF the Virginius by a
bull fight.
The Friends Biennial First Day Confer
ence commenced its sessions at Lynn Wednes,
day.
In Detroit one-armed man and a one
armed woman have rushed into each other :
arm and been united for life.
After the first of December postal cards
can be sent to Germany by the pre- payment
of a one cent postage stamp.
An old conductor says he is no judge of fe-
male beauty, but he can always tell when the
ladies are 'passing fare"
The sheriff Of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin,
who recently committed suicide, had his life
Insured for $1,000, and the Circuit Court de-
cides that the company must pay the loss.
The amount of sand paper made in the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-11-22

of Chrome anu Acuc i,,vuuIdti-in, Neuralgia,
Lumbago, Sciatlca, Kidney, and Nervous Diseases,
after years OF suffering, by taking Or. Filters Veg
ctable Rheumatic Syrup-the scientific discovery of
j. =. Filter NJ d. II regular graduate ply slcian,
with whom we personally acquainted, who has
for 80 years treated these diseases exclusively with
astonishing results. We believe it our christian
duty, after deiberaton, to conscientousiy request
sufferers to use il, especially persons in moderate
circumstances who cannot afford to waste money
and time on wo thless mixtures. As clergymen we
seriously feel the deep responsibility resting on
in publicly endorsing this medicine. But our
knowledge and experience of its remarkable merit
fully justifes our action. Yours truly, &C., Rev.
c. II. Ewing Media, Penn, suffered sixteen ye-rs,
became hopeless Rev. Thomas Murphy, -. D.,
Frankfurd Phila. Kew j. Il. Davis, Hightstown,
New Jersey. Rev. }. S Buchanan Clarence, iowa.
Rev. G. q. Smith, Plttsford, New York. Rev. Jo-
seph Beggs, Falls Church, Philadelphia. Other
testimonials from Senators, Governors, Judges,
Congressman, Physicians, &c, forwarded gratis
thousand dollars Will be presented to any medicine
for same diseases showing equal merit unde, the
test, or that can produce one fourth as many living
Any person sending by letter description
OF anlction will receive without charge (l consid
cred curable) legally signed guarantee naming
the exact number OF bottles warranted to cure
agreeing to refund amount paid in OF its fail
rs used. Afflicted invited to write for medical ad
vice on above diseases only. No charge for reply,
which will contain much valuable information &C
CURED by lifetime practice. No ccmpusion to
buy medicine. Address Dr. Filter, Philadelphia
Printed Xpan nations OF the disease also furnished
l.. III. TITCOMB, sole Agent for Augusta.
West End Kennebec Bridge.
G.C GOODWIN 4 Co. Boston, ! Agents.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-11-22

The meeting of Congress on the first
Monday Of December is locked forward to
with great deal OF interest. The fnan'
cial questions which are pressing for ac-
ton, and The case of the Virginius with
our relations to Spain and Cuba, are topics
that will come under consideration at once.
The message Of President Grant will deal
with these matters, but what his recon-
mendations will be are not yet known,
notwithstanding the rumors that have been
current
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-11-22

The result of the meeting of the Clear
ing House Association in New York to act
upon reform measures proposed, is favor
able to the steps recommended. Those
banks which refused to abide by reform
will not have very enviable reputation
abroad, whatever may be their standing
at home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-11-22

For several days past the bugles of the
democracy have been pitched to less
warlike key. They are not sure that son
to Cuba p before knowing whether our
flag has been insulted, and il it has what
Spain proposes to do about it. is very
popular cry, and SO they moderate their
ambition for bloodshed and conquest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-11-22
Tie Semi WeeHly Times.

THE SEMIWEEKLY TINES contains very ,
ful epitome of our foreign and home corr. ~
chce; an interesting selection OF current litera
from the best foreign and don este magazine
choice variety OF agricultural matter, and the
latest news up to the hour of going to n,
lcrms-s3 per annnm. Club rates-Two co
one year, 80; Ten copies, one year, $25 and
extra copy free. New names may he adde
clubs at any time during he year, at club rate
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-11-22

1t is reported that the Secretary of the
Treasury being asked if he knew officially
of the past history of the Virginius replied
that he did, the vessel having been twice
owned by the Government. Once she be.
longed to the division of captured and
abandoned property of the Treasury by
which she was sold, and again, in 1870,
she was seized at Mobile for the debt Of a
defaulting Assistant Treasurer She was
then brought to the Potomac and sold to
New York man named Paterson. Her
name was then 1.-The Virgin" but upon
being taken to New York her name was
changed to ''Virginius." He said he be-
lieved the Virginius and the vessel which
captured her. ''the Tornado were both
built on the Clyde by the same builders.
for blockade-runners during the war
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-11-22

Tweed has been convicted but there is
a good deal of doubt about his becoming
an inmate of the State Prison, which is the
punishment for his offence. With his i'll
gotten gains he employs the best legal tai
ent of the city to defeat the course of JUS
tice, and has already commenced cam
paign of delays and evasions which he
hopes will finally bring him off free.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-11-22
The Man Of Enterprise creates; the weak

Hc 41uH VI Pf1se ttIe
imtator tries to copy him. Does any sens.
BILE man suppose that the legions of ''Buchus,"
so-called, that infest the drug stores, possess
the real merit of Dr. Hembold's Genuine Ex-
tract? Any sufferer FROM Kidney Complaint,
Dropsy, Diabetes, or other urinary diseases,
in mslo or female, will detect the difference
at once by the result. lIembold's cures; the
others fail The genuine bears DR.. Helm
holds signature. For sale by all druggists.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-11-22

Important reasons relating to his priv
ate affairs render i: impracticable for Hon.
John L. Stevens to return to Monteyideo.
therefore he has rendered his resignation
as Minister Resident to Uruguay and Par
aguay, though it is in accord with the
wishes of the, Government at Washington
that he should return TO his post of duty
at the expiration of his leave .! absence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-11-22

The vote in the French Assembly pro-
longing the term of MacMabon as Presi-
dent seven years, extinguishes the hopes
of Bourbons and Bonapartes for period,
but what the final result of such a meas
ure may be it is difficult to foresee. The
republic may survive it or ii may be
crushed Ii MacMahon is ambitious and
INSCRIPTIONS he may play the role of a
Bonaparte the First. With the army at his
back France is at his feet. And yet time
and the growth of public sentiment may
make the republic irresistible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-11-22

To send indecent and threatening letters
to the Secretary of State in regard to the
virginius is not very shrewd way to
promote the interests of Americans in Gu
ba. yet this is the method that some rash
and foolish persons have tried.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-11-22

Dyspepsia is a Hydra Headed Monster,
from which nearly all ",he ills the human
flesh is heir to" originate. The Peruvian
Syrup, protected solution of the protoxide
of Iron, is long-tried and well-established
remedy for this distressing complaint; it has
cured thousands when other remedies have
failed. novl9- odt&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-11-22
POLITICAL.

Mrs. Gen. Buell. has been appointed clerk
in the New York post Office.
The politicians of Alabama are asitating
the question of removing the State capital
from Montgomery.
Raphael Semmes is candidate for Mayor Of
Mobile. His most earnest supporter is him
self
tits once more announced that ex- Congress
man Voorhees,, the ''tall Sycamore of the
Wabash will retire from politics.
Senator Summers friends are making efforts
to have the resolution of censure passed by
the legislature just chosen.
Political gossip in Rhode Island says ex-
Congressman Nathan +. Dixon is the most
probable republican candidate to succeed
Senator Sprague in 1875.
The Hon. William A. Richardson of lli-
nois, who after serving several terms as Con-
gresham, was in 1868 elected to complete the
unexpired term of Stephen A. Douglas in the
U. S. Senate, has assumed the editorship of
daily journal at Quincy, Ill.
Inc repuoicans mus lar mentioned IN con-
nection with the next nomination for Cover
nor Of New Hampshire are Charles IL. Bell
of Exeter5 Samuel w. Hale of Kcene, and
John J. Morrill, of Clifford. The democrats
mention Albert Il. Hatch and Frank Jones of
Portsmouth.
! The people OF Minnesota are enthusiastic
over their newly elected Governor, Hon. c.
X. Davis, who is a new man, little known out
side of that State He served in the army
during the war, and at its close went from
Wisconsin to st. Paul, and stuck out his
shinele as lawyer, but for some years he
had hard struggle With poverty. Accident
ally il was ascertained by the people of that
city that lie was both an able lawyer and elo.
quant orator, and in six years from that time
he was at the head of the bar and of the gov.
ernment of that State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-11-22

Political parties may rise and fall; thrones
crumble and republics spring into being on
their ruins, yet the name of Adamson's Botan-
ic Cough Balsam will ever be remembered
and cherished as the greatest and best cough
remedy in the world. novl9.+&weodlw
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United States Is very large, amounting to
about 100000 reams annually, requiring a
capital Of at least $500 600

United States Is very large, amounting to
about 100000 reams annually, requiring
capital Of at least 100000.
A Piqua (Ohio) man drew u programme
for children's concert, in which he says :;
"These concerts, by these children, can be
attended by persons OF the most hctlhous
tastes"
The Roman Catholic Archbishop OF Cuba
finds cause of rejoicing in the fact that in less
than eight hours the priests were enabled to
convert twenty of the NIrglnlus crew before
they were shot. Quick work.
Now are the times when men who are spend
ing five dollars a week in cigars are lecturing
their wives on the necessity of having cheaper
picked-up dinners, and of saving fifty cents q
week in the butter and milk bill
There will be something of an increase of
the public debt this month, owing to the de-
crease of the receipts and the increase of the
expenditures of the Government. The rev.
enue from both customs and internal revenue
sources will be considerably less than for the
past month. The decrease in customs is
somewhat in excess of the decrease OF the in
ternal revenue.
The Philadelphia Press sees much in the
business situation to afford encouragement
The reports of the conditions of various lead
ing industries i'll Philadelphia show consider
able depression still existing. but nothing lik e
stagnation Most of the manufacturers be-
lieve that the bottom has been reached, and
that Improvement may shortly be expected.
Grace Greenwood, in her last letter to the
New York Times, written from Denver, Col. +,
says of the late John G. IIeenan: IL am con-
vinced that consumption in its earlier stages
can not only be arrested, but cured, by resi-
dence in Colorado but consumptives in the last
stages should by no means be sent out here.
Sometimes they linger little longer, but
more often the end is FASTENED, especially if
the patient comes alone. The air of Manitoba,
ev er so balmy 10 me, was too strong for poor
John G.. Heeman, depressing his magnificent
chest and producing hemorrhages. Ii seemed
to all who saw him that he might live il he
could only keep up heart; but he was utterly
cast down. His sickness, comparatively
sudden, the rapid decline of his splendid
physical powers, seemed to him so mystic
rious, so unnatural, that he was subdued and
frightened. There was in his look the mute,
pathetic helplessness of some strong animal,
stricken down, but not conserving unto
death. l am glad to have it to say that Mr.
Heensn expressed to his physician great re-
greet and manly shame for much of his past
career, and a humble desire to live that he
might lead better life Coffin never closed
over a more superb human figure than his. p"
The New York herald., 1873-07-18
Sailing with tho Wind.

The Minnesota republicans, through their
State Convention, like their brethren in Iowa,
have resolved to cut the ground from under
the feet of the democrats on the leading Western
issues of the day. They have declared in favor
of cheap transportation, according to capital
invested in railroads the right Of reasonable
remuneration, but opposing unjust discrimi-
nations and all arbitrary and improper uses of
the growing power of railroad and other cor
porations. They declare that no rights should
be vested insailroad corporations beyond the
power of future Legislatures. They heartily
applaud the active measures of Congress in
ferreting out and exposing corruption; they
demand pure official conduct and the punish
ment of unfaithful public servants; they con-
denim without reservation the Increased Salary
and Back-Pay bill rushed through the two
houses in the expiring hours of the late Con-
gress, and they demand the prompt repeal of
the law.
Now, as these farmers oranges have
shown in q recent test election in Illi-
nois that in the Northwest they have, and
within few months. risen to the proportions
Oh D pOuClCtbl power WulCu uuSt pe IeSpeCIeu,
and as the so-called "back-pay grab" Of the
late Congress has awakened more pervading
spirit of hostility among the masses of the
people throughout the country, and partcu-
larly in the West than the general indignation
resulting from the Credit Mobilier disclosures
the Minnesota republicans, it will be seen,
have skilfully set their sails to catch the popu-
lar wind. On the question of cheap transpor-
tation, however, they beat about the bush, and,
either from lack of courage or perception
fail to touch the remedy required against
the grasping designs Of our railway monop-
olies. The remedy, broad and compre-
hensive, lies in the intervention of Congress,
under its power to regulate commerce
with foreign nations and among the
several States and with the Indian tribes" ="
which covers the whole ground. Short of this
general regulation, our combinations Of rail
way monopolies will continue to hold the
| farmers OF the West and the republican party
in the several States subject to the regulations
of our railway kings. On the Congressional
''back- pay bill, the democrats being as deep
in the mud as the republicans are in the mire,
the field is equally open to both parties fol
repentance aud reform.
The New York herald., 1873-07-18
THE WEST SIDE INPIRMARY.

At meeting held last evening OF the incorpo-
rators OF the West Side lnnrmary for Diseases Of
the Eye and Throat chartered by the Legislature
during its last session. a complete organization
was effected by the election of the following on
GERS president, Cyrus Curtiss; Vice President
Alfred Wagstan, Jr:; Treasurer, DR.. Kenneth
Reid; Secretary, DR.. stephen de Wolfe {;
Executive Committee, Henry w. Johnson,
+. W. j.. Hurst and Alfred Wagstan, Jr.
DR.. Kenneth Reid and Dr. stephen de Wolfe were
appointed Surgeons to the institution, which Is
located at 407 Sixth avenue, near Twenty-hlth
street, and will be opened on Monday next i0r the
ductcd on the same principle as the Cliniques Of
Paris and other European capitals, and. anording
gratuitous relief to the poor OF this city and state,
tutionA
The New York herald., 1873-07-18

A BRAVE PoILcEMAN.-The gallant conduct
Of Officer Byrnes, of the Eighth precinct on
Wednesday evening, when set upon in the dis
charge of his duty by four rufians, calls for
special commentator. Although he was
beaten to the floor of the saloon in which the
affray took place and treated in the most bru
tai manner by his assailants, he made such
sturdy resistance that he succeeded in the end
in putting two of the rowdies to flight and
conveying their companions to the station
house Here is a most deserving case of pro-
motion for the Police Commissioners. Our
police have no easy time in many of the pre-
cincts in dealing with the dangerous classes,
and when such an encouraging example of
bravery is held up to them and is suitably re-
warded the effect cannot be other than bene-
fetal. Therefore the Commissioners should
see at once that this brave young policeman
receive the award due to his unflAching zeal
in the discharge of duty.