Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-07-16

Trentham, Staf'ordshire England
Although built fifteen centuries ago, the
walls about Constantinople are still perfect.
Originally there were forty-three gates, now
only seven exist.
The Boston Post cries aloud for the Massa-
chusetts democracy to be cup and doing
Doing wha,--preparing for another funeral:
Herald
Charleston IS. c. papers says that Sulli-
vans Island, upon which stands Fort Moul
trie, is destined to become the Long Branch
OF the South as summer resort. On the
north side of the fort is the grave of Oscoola,
the Seminole Indian chief, who died during
his confinement in the fertilization.
Wisconsin has more towns with IN" in the
name than any other State in the Union. and
some of them are as hard to pronounce as any
of the lakes in Maine.
'fIe returned his back pay and met his
Creator with a clear conscience" is the sol
emn conclusion of an obituary on a deceased
Western Congressman.
The Natchez New South puts up the name
of Gen. Adelbert Ames as its candidate for
Governor of Mississippi, and says it believes
he commands the strength of the republican
party to a greater extent than any other man
in the State.
pastel portrait of DR.. Franklin was OBJ
tanned in Paris, at great expense. by our late
Minister to France, John Bigelow, and there
are reports of the existence of a duplicate in
this country. 1t is in the possession of DIR.
d. r. Franklin, of Newburg \. \.
1.-The American cholera" says the Memphis
Avalanche, "made pass at ex-President
johnson. but he soon funded il. and will be
able to make few remarks in converse
.ional way during next years canvass"
! The Providence Journal wants capital pun
ishment retained while at least. for those
who set fire to dwelling houses, and for those
who put distinctions on railroad tracks.
The Independence Beige states that jap
anese Prince, Macao. may be found daily in
the State printing office at The Hague, work
ing at case He ia sent 70 Europe by the
Japanese government to learn the art off print
ing.
There are aboa, ~ my japanese summer
ing at Sara,ogs. They say they like the
place bat .hey have no occasion - drink the
water
yeruont }. J.. t5r1Saase STATE. Iss out
.saaiiaz De-. -ss sas59a;. y 5aiy s29-,5to
Bg~isia Cal,ese 80 go, vat i,765 grada-
AZ. AL ~ q: ,h.oa ave become physi-
:s.s1s-
wes:e-n fr-24r e il reported refused
:. G,ck n simple .srtas machine recently,
L. * Away. -.o~e! vAeA: by nsad. He
IS said to be related 70 the man vho d!l not
want a ,l.rsshing machine on his farm; for
said he, give ME harness tug or = barrel
s,aye, and | can make my family toe the
mark according 10 Law and Scripter.
A couple Of nice young men are playing
light trick on the innocent Inhabitants Of
Lawrence county, Penn. The Offer to ex-
change old feathers Cor new and leave a small
amount of money as security for their return,
after receiving the old feathers. Everybody
that has trusted them is still waiting for their
# new feathers, which, alas, never come.
n The Shah was exceedingly astonished by
>. the splen1or Of Stafford House. the residence
a of the Duke of Sutherland. who aud what
:, is this Duke: His house is more splendid
than the Royal Palace" ''IIe. your High
ness, is one Of Englands great mobiles" was
y the reply. TOO powerful" ssid hi. Males
!, ty; 81 should behead him
kiss, however pleasant, may cost too
f much. We have an account OF HISTORIAN
who INDUCED in the salutation of fine young
woman, ard of what happened to him. The
i fine young woman's brother horsewhipped
i, him. lis wife worried him into brain ie-
yer. The parson alluded to him personally
D.. in strong sermon. The local editor took
o sides with the clergyman, and pillorleI him
: in loaded long -primer Finally, lie was pun
ished by special providence, for the potato
=, bugs left their potatoes TO eat every blade Of
p, his wheat crop. Let III" kissinely inclined
- take warning.
q The sexton OF a Barnstable church removed
q the tongue of the bell in order to prevent the
a boys from ringing it on the ever glorious
# Fourth, but they put tlat-ron in it, place,
4 thus circumyenting the sexton.
= The Attorney General has decided tina. the
l. Hileeh per cent increase OF compensation "a
% employees of the Senate and House Of Repre-
J. sentatives, under the cloi March 8, 1873
O applies only 10 those employed during til,
Y Forty second Congress.
The dismissal OF the Shall's wives who wer,
not permitted to see the ballet at Moscow, ha,
m occasioned the rumor in Paris that they solacs
is themselves with a natural compromise -
r. "Quond 's !Shnh est absent. les hoU,is den
nm stat."
is, The Guard estate in the city OF Philadel
an phia, is appraised at 50, 7o2 600 and the val
sht aauon Is quite as high as, and perhaps highe
is thsh the average Of other property. Th,
ia. gross rental is $3.50 500 annually. being near
hit. ~ nine per cent. Til" taxes paid amount I,
bs, S6s.272.
ent an ocean anecdote, npfoPoS OF the "Inmai
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