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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-26

60 back to 1850, show a mean temperature
ior January, February and March, for eighty
SIX years, OF 1898 degrees. The result of
these observations is, that though the mean
temperature for the first three months of the
year at Boston is 1927 degrees lower than that
q New York, while at Philadelphia it is 2 &C
degrees higher, yet there has been no change
IN the winter climate at either of these cities.
The selection from the Charleston records,
where the mean temperature during the same
period has been about fifty-fou degrees for
the past one hundred and twenty-three years,
gives a similar result as that obtained in the
more northern Atlantic cities as to the uni
formity of our climate.
Z OF late years there has been some anxiety
lest the increased demand for water, occca-
stoned by increased population and cultiva-
ton Of the soil, should be met by a deficiency
in the supply. The clearing Of land and
drainage, which are the accompaniment Of
this state. OF improvement, are supposed to di-
minlsh the rainfall and thus affect climatic
conditions. Yet, an examination covering the
| past forty years, shows that though there are
large variations from year to year, the mean
remains about the same. This corresponds
with the results obtained by meteorologsts in
Europe, where the period of observation has
been more extended and the examination
more accurate. In Paris, the rainfall has not
altered for one hundred and thirty years, and
the changes which have taken place in Eng
land have not affected the average in this re-
spect. These results show that, notwith-
standing the more extensive changes which
occur in this country through agricultural or
other operations, as compared with Europe
yet, the meteorological result produced by
such variations is unimportant.
The conclusion arrived at by Daniel Drap.
er, director Of the meteorological observatory
New York, after collecting these facts, is that
notwithstanding the popnlar impression. our
climate has not undergone an appreciate
change since the first settlement of the coun-
try. The fragmentary observations of lee
landc voyagers to North America, which i'm
Piled a change in the forest growth of New
England, have been supposed to justify an
opposite conclusion. but an examination OF
the evidence by recent authorities has not
sustained them. While, therefore, in great
cities like New York, local influences have
brought about a slight modification in the ex-
tremes of temperature, both in winter and
summer, the climate of the country has no.
changed. We are subject to the same influ-
eTces in this respect As our ancestors, The
ingenious writer in a late number of the At
lantic Monthly, who proposed to create an ar
, titicial climate III his immense glass coaser-
3 vatory, need not therefore be alarmed lest
the elements should defeat his plan, at pres
Q ent, though it is not unlikely that by the time
a his Quixotc project can be carried out the
climate will be SO changed as to render it
' wholly unnecessary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-26
OUR CLIMATE.

The climate is topic of general discus
sion after an extreme of heat, cold, wet or
dry weather. A winter of unusual sever
ity starts speculations as to whether the
earth is not enduring continued change
as to climate. A very warm summer has
a similar effect. Such a season as the
last, which revives recollections of the
snowbanks and frost of the boyish days of
our Oldest citizens ought to be proc! that
the conditions of climate continue essenti-
ally the same. Seasons vary somewhat
from each other, but the average of A
number OF years now is probably about
the same as that of an equal number of
years at any former known period. Some
philosophers believe the earth will expire
by combustion, but others declare that If
will have to succumb to cold. A writer
in the Boston Globe who has been exam
lining the subject of climate quite thor
oughly says:
Scientific and historical examination, how.
ever, fail to show that there has been any
hundred years. Humbolt, Noah Webster
Ferry, and other writers, agree that the mean
temperature has remained the same in the
United States since its first colonial settle.
ment. In rapidly growing cities the increase
in the quantity of fuel burnt and the reflection
and radiation OF the suns warmth from brick
or stone walls have some effect in raising the
temperature in winter, but this is local anC
not general result. An examination of the
time during which the Hudson river has been
closed by ice since 1916 shows that in the five
periods Of ten years each, down to 1867, the
number Of days during which this state of
things existed was, respectively, ninety-two,
ninety.two, ninety four, ninety 'and ninety
one. This record proves that there has been
no important change in the time that the riv-
or has remained frozen, thus confirming sim
liar records in regard to the Baltic rivers for
the past three hundred years
Thermometric observations, as recorde in
the principal cities on the Atlantic coast,
point to the same conclusion in regard to the
invariaointy OF the climate which is derived
from the closure OF rivers by ice In New
lork, ior instance, an examination of the
mean temperature for alternate groups of five
years from 1921 to 1872, shows that il varied
during those periods embracing Jannary
February and March, less than one degree
the mean being 33.0c degrees. In phiIaSsl'
phia the opportunities for examination are
better, as the recorded series of obseryations
though broken, extend back to l74s. ne
result Of periods of five years selected here
and there, from l7GG to 1857 show a mean Of
So. 20 degrees for January, February and
March: while the mean for fifty-six years is
80 Sc degrees. The Boston records, which
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-26
TO the Editor of The Journal:

Six months have elapsed since the political
President Of the United States-a contest
which in intense party feeling, bringing into
use on both sides acrmony, Islander and false
hood, assailing everywhere the personal
prominent and active in the respective par
ties, certainly equalled if not surpassed in Bit
terness the most exceptionable campaign in
that re gard which has preceded it. And since
| strife except, perhaps, on the principle Sin
| time OF peace prepare for war" But, while
admitting the force of the maxim and its
present or future application as party meas
ure, there are few who regard personal at
tacks upon the character, motives and action
of prominent representative men on either
side as necessary, judicious or proper. Ant
therefore the structures made by the Maine
Standard of this city, occasionally under it.
former management, and regularly in its re
cent issues, upon Speaker Blaine do not,
claim, represent the sentiments of the Demo
cratic party in Maine, nor excite other feel
ings among those attached to its principles
and fortunes resident in Augusta and the
Third Congressional District, than those of
| regret and displeasure. Mr.. Blaine has iv-
ed among US thrice the number of years his
very persistent detractor has been resident
here. We know him well, and, while co-
scious that the defeats we have for series of
years received are attributed largely to his
own personal eXertiOns, the writer has yet to
meet Democrat who bears hatred towards
Mr.. Blaine, who fails to appreciate his re-
markable abilities, or questions his integrity
as representative of the people. Such az
tacks upon him as those to which reference is
here made. and Of which the Standard of the
present week exhibits q sample, am happy
to state do not receive the sympathy OF the
Democrats of this city, nor so far as am in
For myself, | have for years voted against
Mr.. Blaine, but on political rather than per-
sonal grounds. Nor is il likely that shall
be found voting for him in the future unless
the time arrives, as hope il may, when he
and and my associates Of the Democratic
party shall stand upon common platform.
Ii then his record is as unin,peachable as
now, and if then he stands as now the peer
of the finest inteleets of the country. for
one shall be most happy to assist in placing
him in any position which his city, the State,
or the nation, may select him for.
A DEMoCRAT.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-26

Both reports Of the railroad committee
of the Massachusetts, Legislature in rela.
alton to the Hoosac Tunnel favored con
solidated line of roads in connection with
the Tunnel road; but the majority re-
port recommends leaving them for the
present in the hands of. the corpora
tons now owning and controlling them,
framing Legislation so as fully to pro-
tect the rights of the State; while the
minority report recommends that the
State shall hold and own. not only the tun.
mel, but all the connecting lines that shall
combine to form the proposed consolida.
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-26
In Bankruptcv.

MAINE DIsTRICT.--In matter of j. II. Manchester
Pursuant 10 Il special order of the U. S. District
Court passed April 81, 1873, shall sell free from
all encumbrances, the goods, wares furniture and
TO wit: Store No. Is, the east side of Water ST.
in said Augusta; also all the Paint Oh, Paper
Hangings and all other articles of stock or other
wise OF whatever name and description, contained
in said store. said sale will be held at said store
ON Monday the fifth day of May, A. ID. 1873, at ten
l0) O'Clock A. NJ and will be In lots to suit retail
purchasers. The Assignee is not personally liable
ON any warranty.
apr25.itll CHAS. L. JOSE, Assignee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-26

There is danger in dealing with Grim
mails in New York, or at least threats OF
danger. Recorder Hackett received a
letter the other day signed "Cracksman,'
which says: '.This is to notify yen that il
you give any more of Your cruel long sen
fences to prisoners, such us twenty year,
and fifteen years, for any trivial offences
or for ordinary offences of burglary, you
career will be cut short in manner yo,
least expect. The slung-shot, knife O.
poison will be brought into rcquisition tt
rid the world of a monster of cruelty like
you, who has unjustly sentenced many
better men than yourself to gloomy dun
geons for excessive periods, more than
their crimes deserved, just to satisfy the
public and gain reputation for yourself
for fancy sentences. The writer proceeds
to say that party has been organized and
been sworn, under solemn oath, to take
Hackett's life or that of members of his
family, if he gives any more sentences
that they think unjust"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-26

DR.. Baird, consulting physician of the New
York College of Health, will be at the HALO
well House, ilallowell, Me-, Monday and
TUESDAY, April 2Sth and 29th, and may be
consulted, free of charge, on Chronic Catarrh
and diseases of the Eye, Ear, Throat and
Lungs. apro2.+4t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-26
STATE OF MAINE,

land OFFICE,
AUGUSTA, Feb. n, 1873.
IN compliance with an order of Council approved
l Feb. 26, 1873 and under the direction OF the
Board for the Management and Sale of the Public
Lands of the State OF Maine have set apart under
the provisions of chapter OF the revised statutes
ofthis state, the following townships and parts of
townships of the public lands belonging to this
state, to be sold at the Land Office in Bangor, by
1873, viz:
Township No. 3, Range4
" No.3 Range
No. 3, Ranged
ana seven hundred ihirty -four acres of Township
No. 2, Range7
All lying in the County of Franklin and west of
Bin9ham's kennebec Purchase ~ 49, -
mar5 t&wtlsepl s'''
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Also or Greer. Street.

A VERY DESIRABLE HOUSE sp!sndidly fin.
n ished throughout. Bay windows. Hard and
soit water. Lighted with gas; furnace, cemente,
cellar with all the modern improvements OF first
class house, with Stable attached. Large lot with
fruit trees and vines.
For sale by \. G. LONGFELLOW,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-26

One Of our exchanges has been inquir-
ing into the causes why brick buildings
built q century or two ago are more sub
stantiai than many erected now. One
reason is soiind to be that the thickness of
walls erected now is not sufficient for the
height and weight Of the buildings, and
another is in poor mortar and want of care.
Sand is much cheaper than lime, and the
contractor. for simple profit, puts in just
lime enough to hold the sand in shape un
til he can lay the wall; and, besides, neg.
lects to wet the brick, which prevents the
mortar from adhering tightly to the brick
These causes are the most frightful sources
Of all the destructive accidents and loss O
. human lives. To wet the brick it requires
but little additional labor, and the extrt
amount of lime costs very little; indeed
nothing, when compared with the danger
attending its omission.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-26
On Green Street.

l,%E SPLENDID COTTAGE, finished in good
~ style. Cementcd cellar, with 4 good furnace.
One Of The most des situations in the city for
small family.
For sale by
LONGFELLOW & SANDORN.
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House on Green Street.

GRACIOUS and Elegant New House with two
- splendid bay windows, por;co and cupola
finished throughout in selected hard wood all hard
wood doors. Lighted with gas. Hard and son
water. Also Stable with all the modern improve
ments. Lot loGX2e0 feet, with al kinds OF fruit
trees and vines.
For sale by j. N. SANBORN,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-26
House For Sale.
Hall Scenery For Sale.

THE entire set of scenery now in Wayerlv Hall
consisting OF Drop scenes. Flats, Wings Sc
This scenery was painted at great expense Tor the
late Samuel Brown, Comedian. win be sold nj a
great bargain, together with al the settecsin said
Hall. inquire of
Al STAPLES, Proprietor,
alr.-t.t l01 State street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-26
Smokers! Smokers (:

Try the Ajax Dandy, Harvest Moon, Rip
Van Wrinkle and Regalia Cigars, the best in
the market. ~feb2i-+3m
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ssn Crescent Street.

nNE TWO-STORY HOUSE with l.. Large 10,
~ with nice variety of fruit trees. Fine !oca.
ton, and Will he sold low by
LONGFELLOW & SANBORN.
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Notice.,

w HEREAS Holmes & Shaw have petltioned the
w Mayor and Aldermen of the city of Augusta
for authority to place Stationary Steam Engine in
their bakery corner Water and Court streets for
the purpose of running the machinery in their es-
April 26th, 1873, at O'Clock +. NJ, at the Alder.
mems room, are the time and place assigned for
its consideration
Il. W. BLACK, City Clerk
Augusta, Me- April 10th, 1873. aprll.tt26
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-26
Special Notices.
BACHELORS HAZE nvE

rms splendid Hair Dye is the best IN the icorid.
iho only true and Perfect Dye. Harmless Reli.
10y anu instantaneous; no disappointment; no
i m UNITS or unpleasant odor. Remedies the
~ elects OF bad dyes and washes. Produces IN
sii ,,AiELf a superb BLACK OR NATURAL BROWN
ana leaves the hair CLEAN SOFT AND ErAUTIFII
me genuine signed W. A. Bachelor Sold by ali
Druss!sts. CiiAS. BATCIiELOR, Prop, NJ Y,
ON TIE BREAKFAST, LUNCHEON. DINNER
AND SUPPER TABLE,
LEA g. PERKINS, WORCESTERSHIRE sslIcf
Is INDISPENSABLE
JOHN DUNCAN's SONS, New York.
octl6-spnt3taWlY Agents for the United States
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House for Sale.

Ft'WO STORY HOUSE and L, on Cushman street
L north of Stacyyille, Augusta. House 22N30
l. l5N2i. Five rooms below aud six above. Built
entirely new last year. VIII be sold reasonable
terms. Apply TO the subscriber on the premises
tcbl1-.tt THOMAS NJ. ROLLINS.
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House to Rent,

ar three or four very pleasant Rooms In.
Oqure Of JANE WOLCOTr, No. 20 Oak St.
Augusta, April u, lsI3. aprlGtlw
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The appointment of Hon John A. Pc

The appointment of Hon. John a. Pc-
terycf Bangor as one-ef the"Jadges- Of the
Supreme Judicial Court was asked for by
large majofity of the legal profession of
tkS state, and endorsed by strong petit
tions Of leading citizens. Mr.. Peters is
now in the ffty-first year of his age. Ho
graduated at Yale College. studied law at
the Cambridge Law, School and has had a
successful practice at the bar. lie was
three years member of the Legislature,
three years attorney general of the State
and six years member Of Congress
Personally he is very popular, and hi:
abilities are undoubted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-26
Competitive Examination for We
Point Cadetship.

A COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION for q cad
IA appointment in the L. :. Military Acadel
at West Point, y. V, from the Third Congress sor.
District Will be held in Waterville, on 1hursd,i
the first day of May, beginning at 10 O'Clock A. NJ
The examination will be under the direction
the Faculty of Colby University.
An experienced physician will be present to pa,
upon the physical qualifications of the candidate
Candidates are admitted to the Academy on
between the ages of seventeen and twenty.tJ
years. They must be free from any dCformity I'll
ease or inimity that may render them unfit
arduous military service.
The candidate at the time of admission to Il
Academy is required by law to be proficient
RediiHg and Writing; in the elements of ERgl|
GRAMMAR in Descriptive Geography, partcula i
OF our own country, and in the History Of the UHi1
States. j
In drithmetic, the various operations in addai1
subtraction, multiplication and dirision, redacti,
simple and compound proportion. and vulgar ~
decimal fractions, must be thoroughly understoi
and readily performed.
The examination of all competitive applicants n
the foregoing branches will therefore be rie-j
searching and impartial. /
All actual residents of the Third Congresso
District, of proper age, are entitled To enter iS7
competition for the appointment. Whoever is 81
titled to me by the Faculty of Colby University h
best fitted for the Cadetship, will be immediate
nominated thereto, and will be required to RED
at West Point on or before the 25th day of May n
All papers published in the Third Congressio
District or largely circulating therein, are respt
fully requested to insert this notice.
JAMES &. BLAINE, II
Representative Third Con. Dis
Augusta, March, 1873. april. t&w3w /
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-26

/ AWfERS should use the printed "Claim En-.
IL veope." very convenient thing. For sale
at PlERCE'S BOOKSTORE.
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For Sale and Rent,
HOUSE LOTS FOR SALE.

'['EN HOUSE LOTS tying in the heart of the city
l vi Augusta: two on Green street, four FROM.
n& ON Chapel street, and four Tappan Place,
Terms easy. For further information inquire OF A.
Il. farwel at house on State street, or of Samue
tieon5 AZ hls office, west side water street.
Augusta, May Il, !s12. may1-ttf
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,Tor Sale or to Zet.
Eror Sale.
A Mason s. HaInlin Cabinet Organ,

(atyle i6) of superior tone, with two manuals, eight
stops. automatic swell and two foot swells 1t has
been from the mandatory only year and Il hall
and used but very little. 1t is suitable Tor church
chapel or parlor. Price with nice black walnut or
gan seat, $500 Inquire at 81 Winthrop Street ives,
tenement. api-24- +3tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-26

Lapland, famous hitherto for nothing save
reindeer, sledges, furs and perennial sleigh
ing' now comes to the fore as an Ell Dorado.
There is said to be, on what we may consider
good authority, gold in abundance under the
almost everlasting SHOWS. Russians and
Norwcgians are floekiRg to the new "claims. /"
but up to this minute we hear of no An,pri
cans.
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Also, Cur Store,

161 Williams Block, with the goods
and all the fixtures.
All the above property of j. NJ. Sanborn, A. q.
L9ngfellow, and Lonsicllow Il Sanborn, must lie
sold, as the parties are going TO leave the state.
NOTICE.. All indebted by note or account will
please call and settle at once
LONGFELLOW & SANBORN.
mar9Tt&w3m
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-26

Hon. Joshua Nye of Augusta becomes
Insurance COMMISSIONS by the will of
the Governor apd 4 ssrous array Of
friends. Mr.. Nye is man of sterling
character, of the strictest integrity, and of
whom we may expect TO hear good report
id lis new place. 90 - - - =
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q.
81 bring fresh showers for the thirsting flowers
From the seas and the streams:
bear light shades tor the leaves when laid
In their MONDAY dreams.
From my wings are shaken the dews that waken
The sweet buds every one,
When rocked to rest on their mether's breast,
AS she dances about the sun.
Weld the fail of the flashing hail,
And whten the green plains under,
And then again dis solve it in rain,
And laugh as pass in thunder"
acknowledgements received in Augusta bv i,
FRANK PIERCE, or at Office OF kENNEEE('
JOURNAL.
Advertisements also received in Gardiner at
PALMER 4 CO.'S, and in Hallowell by c.
SPALLDlNG. j. G.. GAY, Publisher,
0pf2).tt Augusta. Me.
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| Boothby, now Endcr arrest for the murder
of his wife in Maiden, Mass, is Maine man.
reporter says: lie was born in Buxton
Me-, in the year 1886, and after residence
in that place of few years removed to Pal
myra, in the same State, which was his home
for some years. short time beiorethe war,
he married woman who afterwards proved
to be no valuable acquisition. This was in
Medford, and on the breaking out Of the re-
bellion he enlisted in the army, afterwards
serving in the navy. Soon after his depart
ure to the 'front.' his wife married another
man, in the same town, knowing that Booth
by was still alive. BY this man she had one
child, but she soon left him in turn, and mar
ried again 10 Boston. Two children resulted
from this third marriage, but after a while,
she lett her last choice, and returned to the
second man, with whom, i. is said, she now
lives.
Boothby returned from the war, and al
though he was fully aware of the faithlessness
OF his wife, did not pay any particular atten-
ton to the matter, keeping to himself so far
as she was concerned. However, after be-
coming acquainted with the Walsh woman,
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FOR SALE f!
E'O1. Sale

fIlIIE Leonard Farm Burnt Hill, Augusta
Il comprising about l5o acres. Also IL cows .
good horses and trst.class oxen. Good bargains
offered il applied for soon.
Apply ON the premises to
EDWARD Z. LEONARD.
Aurlts Ia, March II, 1873. marl2.t3m