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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-09-01
A CONTRAST.

A short time since fire company from
abroad made visit in this vicinity. Dur
ing their stay they amused themselves by
getting drunk, and acting as men in that
condition usually do. making themselves
the objects of unfavorable comment and
pity by probably many more than they sup.
posed. They not only disgraced them
selves but the uniform which they wore
and the place from which they hailed
We do not mean to say that they com
mitted any criminal acts, but they acte(
the rowdy and the drunkard, which may
not be criminal but leads directly there
Some of them may have been sober and
orderly, but enough of them were
the opposite Of that to fasten the stigma
upon the company.
Last week another fire company, be-
longing to the city of Rockland, visited
the city of Augusta as the guests of one
of our fire companies. During their stay
they conducted like gentlemen, eliciting
praise for their good appearance in the
streets when marching, and for their So
Der, civil and gentlemanly behavior else
where. None of them thought it neces-
sary to get drunk in order to keep up the
character of the company. none of them
courted notoriety sufficiently to make a
brawl with themselves or others. The
ball in the evening was marked by the de-
corum of the best circles, and we venture
to say there was not remark made which
would bring blush to the cheek of the
most modest lady. From first to last the
firemen acted the gentleman. Our own
firemen. whose guests they were, felt
proud of their friends, and the remarks of
our citizens were highly complimentary
of the Rockland company.
The effect of such visit and such con-
duct is far wider than the mere gratiiica-
ton of those who participated in it. 1t
elevates the standing of firemen in public
opinion; it reflects honor upon the city
where they belong; it makes every men,
Der of the company u better, truer man
and it creates cordial feeling of good
will between neighboring cities.
The contrast here briefly presented be-
tween two fire companies is laid before
our readers, who can individually decide
Tor themselves which is the better example !
TO follow. The city of Rockland has
reason to be proud Of its firemen, since in
some m easure the good name of the city
depends upon their conduct abroad OIL
our own iiremen in Augusta we feel par
'icuiafiy proud They are gentlemanly
and generous as happy to please their
friends as they are ready to man the
brakes or scale the ladder when danger
calls. If fire companies would all act
the gentleman abroad and at home il
would raise them very much in the pub
lie esteem.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-09-01
RAILROAD MATTERS.

A meeting of southern railroad officers at
Atlanta re-established last years freight
changes on cotton, except to Providence, which
were reduced seven cents, and for Nashville
and Memphis, which were left for future oc-
ton.
The Somerset Railroad has been ballasted
ana completed about nine miles from Nor.
rldsewoek' and will be entirely completed to
West Waterville about the first of Oc,obe-
Inc road is to be extended to Madison Bridge
this fall, and early next spring will be con.
tinued to Arson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-09-01
4 GENUINE BOTRRON.

Allen, the Democratic candidate for
Governor of Ohio, was Il disciple of VAL
landigham during the war, with Vallan-
digham's disloyal spirit but without his
manliness. In September, 1868, he made
Il speech in which he said -
'We put down South Carolina notification
and howI BY calling out $4,000 men? No!
BY numbering seven or eight hundred thou
sand men? BY making a million and half
of orphans in this country? That's not the
work that Democrats have done. Those
bloody scenes were reserved for the Adolf
tionists to produce"
Men who made speeches like the above
are now the controlling power in the DEM
ocratic party. But all democrats were
not as disloyal as he represents them
Thousands of them sustained the war or
the bloody field and at the ballot box, but
that sort of democrats have no voice now
in managing the affairs of the democratic
party. The Bourbons rule it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-09-01

My KINGDOM FOR HoRsE.--What the
purse of King Richard could not then pro-
cure, all can now purchase for song. The
Centaur Liniment will not raise the dead horse
of King, but it will cure lame one, and
more than that-it is the most remarkable
thing for swelliugs, stiff joints, caked breasts,
stings and bruises, the world has ever seen.
man ought to suffer with the Rheumatism
who has not tried this linment.
CHILDREN CRY-for Pitchers Castoria.
1t regulates the stomach, cures wind collie and
causes natural sleep. 1t is a substitute for
castor oil. august ltlm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-09-01

The money will be refunded in every case
of liver complaint jaundice, Indigestion, dys-
pepsia, dizziness, costiveness, ETC., where a
cure is not effected by fair trial Of DR.. Ben.
nett's Celebrated Jaundice Bitters. Put up
only by johnson Bros, Druggists, Augusta,
Maine. TT
Thousands have been changed by the use
of the Peruvian Syrup Ga protoxide of Irony
from weak, sickly, suffering creatures, to
strong, healthy, and happy men and women.
And invalids cannot reasonably hesitate to
give it trial. For Dyspepsia and Debility
it is specific.
Unlike other Cathartics, DR.. Pierce's Pleas
ant Purgative Pellets do not, after their oper-
alton, have a secondary tendency to render
the bowels more costive. This is an important
improvement, as all who have ever taken
many pills or other cathartcs for the purpose
of overcoming constipation, know to their
sorrow that the secondary effect of all such
medicines has been 'to render a bad matter
worse" These Pellets produce such a secon-
dairy tonic effect upon the bowels as to bring
about a permanent healthy action. Hence
their greal value, taken in small doses daily
for length Of time, in habtual constipation
and in piles, attended and produced as they
generally are, by torpor of the liver and cos
tiveness. Sold by Druggists at 20 cents a
vial. sat+w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-09-01
CROSSING NIAGARA ONAROPE

Signor Henry Balleni, an Italian, astonish-
ed the visitors at Niagara Falls, Monday af-
ternoon, by crossing the chasm on tight
rope, as Blondn did years ago, and subse-
quently diving from the middle of the rope
into the river below, feat which his prede-
cessor did not attempt. The rope, 1900 feet
in length, was stretched from Prospect Park,
on the American side. to near the Clifton
House, on the other. Both shores were
crowded with spectators long before the time
announced for the performance. About 4
o'clock Balleni appeared on the Canadian
side and began to walk out, but after a few
steps returned and ordered the cable to be
frightened. When this was done, at 4.45
O'Clock the start was made. can action and
conversation" says the Buffalo Express in its
report of the affair, "was now suspended, and
every ones attention was given to the man on
the rope, who marched along, apparently with
the greatest ease, to the music of the Drum
mondsville Band, which was stationed in
front OF the Clifton House. At "a o'clock
Balleni reached the middle of the rope, where
he halted to return his salutation to the tre-
h'e"uouo aPPidusc winch greeted his exploit.
After resting himself for a brief period the
Signor again started on his tramp. This was
the only stop made, and at 10 o'clock the
perambulist, looking as pale as death, had
reached the American end of his rope, he
having made the trip in twenty-five minutes.
After another rest of thirteen minutes, Signor
Balleni again took his pole in hand and was
OH to the middle of the rope to make the great
leap. 1t took him just six minutes to arrive
at the centre of the rope, and when there he
at once began making preparations to Jump.
While thus engaged he lost his balancing
pole, which fell into the water and sank. A
cord six feet long, made of rubber bands, was
attached to the rope, at point just ll5 feet
above the surface of the water. Balleni
caught hold of one end of the elastic cord
before the spectators thought he was ready to
go. He descended like an arrow, and the
recovering snap of the rubber was almost
simultaneous with the loud splash of his fall
in the water. No sooner was the splash heard
than the head of the Signor came peeping out
OF the water, and he struck out vigorously
and heartily toward the boat which was there
to pick him up. He was quickly hauled into
the little craft, carefully wrapped up with
heavy blankets, and row ed to shore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-09-01
BATChELoR'S HAIR DYE.

This splendid Hair Dye is the Best In the ,corid.
The only True and Perfect Dye. Harmless, keli'
able and instantaneous; no disappointment; no
Ill effects of bad dyes and washes Produces I'M
MEDIArELY superb BLACK OR NATURAL BROWN,
and leaves the hair CLEAN, SOFT AND BEAUTIFUL.
The genuine signed W. A. Bachelor. Sold by all
Druggists. CHAS. BACHELOR, Props, N. y.
novll-snt&wlv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-09-01

WILD CHERRY BALsAM.-The memory of
DR.. Wistar is embalmed in the hearts of thou
sands whom his Balsam of Wild Cherry has
cured of coughs, colds, consumption, or some
other form of pulmonary disease. 1t is now
over forty years since this preparation was
brought before the public, and yet the demand
for it is constantly increasing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-09-01
POLiTICAL.

Fred. Douglass is out in reputation of the
organization ofthe black mans party.
The New York Times reports that Col.
Withers, Democratic candidate for Governor
of Virginia, is making speeches after the style
of JEFF Davis.
The Mississippi State Republican Conven-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-09-01
To Water Consumers |!

TJNIE Augusta Water Company are now prepared
to furnish water, for domestic and manutac-
turing purposes along the line OF their rect mains.
Rates and conditions may be aseertained by III
quiry at the Office ofthe Company with Williamson
Greenwood, Water street.
Williamson & Greenwood are prepared to furnish
pipe and do all kinds of plumbing to the satisfac
ton Of interested parties.
WARREN JOHNSON, Prest
augl.t3m
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-09-01

ton has nomination A. K Davis for Lieuten.
ant Governor and James Hill for Secretary of
State, both colored. 1t is rumored that Sem
ator Alcorn will be an independent candidate
against Ames for Governor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-09-01
Notice.


TNENDERS are solicited by the undersigned, for
Il the labor of prisoners connected with the An
dro scoggin County Jail. commodious and con-
venient Workshop is completed in connection with
the Jail, built with design to Shoe Manufacturing
Parties bidding will state the per diem they
will give for term of years, for each prisoners
labor rating their bids for three, six, twelve,
twenty.four and thrty-six months men, it being
understood that the longer the prisoners term the
more valuable will be his per diem services. Con.
tracing parties may have the privilege of employ
ing other than prison labor In the work shop, in
numbers not to interfere with the necessary space
required for the prison labor. The building will
be warmed and all necessary guards furnished for
prison discipline by the County. Full particulars
had by inquiry of either of the undersigned or of
Thomas Lttlefeld, Sheriff and Jailor of andre.
scoSgin County. Bids to be left with, or forwarded
to Clerk of Courts, Auburn Me, until Sept. 10,
1878, sealed and marked Proposals for Prison
Labor" The right to reject any or all bids is re.
served.
p F; LoTHRoPl Commissioners
W. ID. ROAk, )Androscoggin Co.
Aug. 5, 1873. gS-ftlSeplO
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-09-01
BLESSEDNESS or DEMOCRATIC
RULE

An exchange says: 1--WE have heard
so much of late from the Conservative
orators and papers of Virginia in regard
to the delightful condition of the affairs of
that State under the Conservative rule, that
we had come to look upon Virginia as the
most highly favored of States. On glanc-
ing over Il list of the different State debts,
however, we have been panied to notice
that Virginia heads the list as having a
larger debt than any other State in the
Union. South Carolina, which has been
held up to us a monument of Radical
misrule, has debt of 81 ,665 900; Virgin
ia, blisstul home of Conservatism, has y
debt of $45,7lS,000. Really, it looks as if
Democratic management were just little
cos:ly--to the tax payers"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-09-01

CLoTHINGl Large assortments Of mems
youths and boys clothing at low prices at Hun
tington, Mason & Co.'S one price store, 100
Water street, Augusta. wv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-09-01
StimuIant

and Tonic in remarkable degree; possessing a
navor but little inferior to the best French Cordas
purely medicinal in every sense of the word it will
be found most refreshing Stmulant for the care
worn, the over-worked and the weary invalid. 1t
is free from every injurious property. 1t strength
ems and invigorates the stomach and organs of di.
geston, and is therefore powerful ally for those
desirous of abandoning the use of intoxcants, and
FOR those whose systems have become enfeebled by
long continued indulgence in spirtuous liquors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-09-01

GENTS FURNISHING Goops! Large stock,
latest styles at Huntington, Mason & Co.'S.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-09-01
Ice Water

and sweetened, forms a mixture which as a cool
ing, healthy and refreshing summer Beverage has
no equal. Barrels of ice water. prepared in this
happy is the man who finds in this substitute for
sprituous liquors. Its value to the Farmer, Me-
chanlc and LabOrer cannot be overestmated. 1t
is so cheap as to be within the reach of all so finely
Favored as to be enjoyed by lovers of the choicest
liqueurs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-09-01
Cramps and Pains

whether produced by Indigestion, improper food
change Of water or diet, too :rce indulgence in ice
water exposure to sudden changes of Temperature
are Immediately relieved by it. One ounce added
to gallon of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-09-01
Dyspepsia,

flatulency, Sluggish Digestion, want of Tone and
Activity in the stomach and Bowels. Oppression
after Eating. are sure to be relieved by a single
dose taken after each meal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-09-01
Cholera Morbus.

Cramps, Pains, DarrhGa and Dysentery are in
stantly relieved by it, 1t will render an attack of
Cholera Morbus impossible if taken when the
symptoms OF this dangerous complaint first mani.
fest themselves.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-09-01

HOUSE FOR SALE in Boston Highlands, d
- cAchanse ior one IN Augusta. Inquire at
oihCe' july tom
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-09-01
SperiaI Notices.
Special Notices.
SANFORD'S
JAMAICA
GINGER.

THIS elegant preparation is prepared from the
L TRUE Jamaica Ginger, combined with choice
aromatics and genuine French brandy, and is vast
ly superior to every other Extract or Essence of
Ginger before the public-all of which are prepared
with alcohol by the old process.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-09-01
REPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS
FOR GOVERNOR,

FOR GOVERNOR,
NELSON DINGLEY, JR.,
OF Lewiston.
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Two Pleasant Rooms

NJ iii BOARD, csn be obtained at MRS. MI
w loN'S, Elm street. july25-ttfI
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-07-02

Of the desert. Full boards are said
10 be defense against bronchitis
and sore throats. II is asserted that
the sappers and miners Of the French
army, who are noted for the size and
beauty Of their boards, enjoy a special
immunity from affections OF this nature.
The growth Of hair has been recon-
mended to persons liable to take cold
easily. II is stated that Walter Savage
Landor was a sufferer from sore throat
for many years, and that he lost the
morbid disposition by allowing his beard
to grow, according 70 the advice Of the
surgeon to the grand duke Of Tuscany.
The writer adopted the same course for
the very identical reason, and With fair
success. But he is bound to state that
he has seen individuals with long flow
ing boards whom those ornaments did
not save from attacks Of bronchial and
laryngeal disorders. The curling nature
of the hair is attributed TO large pro
portion of oily substance, which pre-
vents the absorption OF water. The
effect of dampness in destroying the
curl of the hair is we'll known, but it is
not so we'll known that the state of the
hair participates in the state OF the gen.
eral health. In many instances strong
curly hair becomes straight II the pos
SCISSORS be out Of health, and the condi-
ton Of the hair with them is as great a
test as the condition of the tongue. The
state Of the hair depends much
on that of the general health In
perfect health, the hair is full, glossy,
and rich in its hues, in consequence OF
the absorption from the blood of a nu-
tritive juice, containing its proper pro-
portion of oily and albuminous ele-
ments. In persons out of health, it may
lose its brilliancy of hue, and become
lank and straight, from the presence Of
imperfect juices. In others, again,
there may be a total absence OF such
nutritive elements, and the hair con-
stantly looks faded and dead. Climate
exercises great influence on the curli-
ness Of the hair, as may be illustrated in
the difference in this respect between
the native of the north and of the south,
the long lanky hair of the former, as
compared with the frizzly hair of the
natives of Africa. Even Europeans,
whose boards were soft and silken at
home, on reaching Africa, found them
to grow temporarily crisp, strong and
coarse, resembling horse-hair. This
effect, which could only be ascribed to
the extreme dryness Of the climate,
ceased ON the travellers returning to
their own country. Nodoubt this is the
cause which, operating through thous-
snds OF years, has changed the negro s
hair into coarse wool.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-07-02
The Human Hair.

From the Dublin University Magazino.l
Not the less useful because it is orna-
mental. 1t is a bad conductor Of heat,
ana keeps the head warm in winter and
cold in summer. 1t wards Oh the ef-
feet Of the sun; and we find negroes ex-
posing themselves without head covering
10 its burning rays in tropical climates,
without the slightest injury; and some
tribes of wild Arabs, who wear neither
tarboosh nor turban, are said to rely
solely on their bushy heads OF hair as
protection against sunstroke. The mus
taohe Is q natural respirator, defending
he lungs against the inhalation Of &C
and dust. 1t is a protection Of the face
and throat against cold, and Is equally
In warm climates a safeguard for those
narts AGAINST excessive heat. The mus
tacbes Of blacksmiths show BY their
color he dust which they stopped as a
natural respirator, and which, If in
baled would have been injurious, The
mustschs Is beneficial to those Who FOL
low tbe trades Of millers, bakers, ma
sors IA workers in metals, and even 20
travellers into Egypt and Africa, when
they are exposed 70 the burning sands
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-07-02

mac, and whether or not a religious cere-
mony took place, she left her home 70
follow him. He was at that time in the
French army, and two children were
born Of the union. Afterward he re-
signed his position and came 10 this
country, where, in the Confederate army,
he rose to the rank Of Major General,
and had separate command in Texas,
where he proved himself most efficient
officer. Madame Leda was with him
here a faithful friend, aud on being sep
srated and returning TO France he wrote
her some very affeetionate letters, which
we're read in court. In Paris, though he
was separated frem Madame Blanchard,
her wants were supplied by his mother
and brother. The lady received a small
pension also, but trouble ensued and
these favors ceased, so that Madame
Blanchard was brought into court for
debt. The judge decided that she had
violated the law, but, considering the
circumstances, released her with a small
fine.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-07-02
A Confedernfr PRINCE.

A case ef unusual interest has re-
Gently come up in Paris court. The
efendant was a handsome brunette
rsmed Madame Leda blanchard, who
was accused Of falsely taking the title
of the Princess de Polignac. She said
that she had borne the Princes name,
the religious ceremony having been con-
Quoted at Vslencienne. The plaintiff
vas a tradesman. whom the lady owed
BIN for goods amounting 10 l20o francs.
She had paid over hall, when the hard
ships OF the siege prevented her conunu.
ing her payments. Her defense proved
hat In 1855 she met the Prince De Poiig-
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-07-02
CARD.

lHE UNDERSIGNED HAVE BEEN AU-
thori1ed by Eastern Capitalists to propose to
the people Of Memphis and vicinity the es-
tablishment ofa
NEW NATIONAL BANK,
with capital of 100000 or $500. O.OOO,
conditioned thatths lthe people of Memphis)
subscribe for one-third only Of the capital
stock.
We deem It unnecessary to call the atten-
ton Of eur buSiness community to the great
advantage to result from this liberal PROPOSE
ton to bring capital to our city, and hope it
will meet their prompt response.
Citizens and others viii be called upon for
subscriptions Of stock. that the organization
nay be completed without delay, as our
friends are nov rsaas to furnish their share
Of the capital.
Subscriptions may also be made with either
Of the undersigned.
AMOS WOODRUFF,
BUsBY.
NELSON.
Memphis. MayiL ls7s. G-t