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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-01-17

ted the ruins of IIeiopolis, or city of the sun,
learning and the home of the wise men of
Egypt and also of the celebrated Mr.. and
Mrs. Potphar Nothing now remains of its
former greatness but single granite obelisk
seventy feet high, with dim inscriptions on
its four sides. Not far from it, in garden in
the village Of Mataryer, is a spot under an
old sycamore where the Holy Family are said
to have rested by aspiring now gone, in which
the Virgin bathed her infant. The tree is
protected by a high picket fence, and the
place is held in great reverence even by Ma
hometans. Bribed with a pastre an active
lad scaled the fence and brought me some
leaves and flowers from the enclosure.
I On the 10th inst, occurred an important
annual event in Cairo, viz. the departure of
a grand caravan for Mecca The procession
issued from the citadel at A. M. with
great pomp; many Of the camels were decora-
ted with flags and rich trappings and arranged
in tandem order, supporting luxurious palan-
quins slung between them, in which the dig
nitaries were seated; large company of cav
airy with active sinewy horses went with
them; priests and deryishes followed. and
crowd of inferior persons walters and camp
followers on camels, brought up the rear with
the tents, provisions, water and baggage.
Several regiments of the regular army escort
ed them with music and banners, and at least
100000 persons in carriages, on horseback
and on foot were out ON the hot sands as
spectators. Thus attended the devotees
marched about sin miles to their first encamp-
ment, and the next morning began their pious
pilgrimage of months across the desert to the
tomb of the Prophet. was glad even at this
late day to witness scene in oriental life,
that it had charmed me to read Of in child
hood.
An excellent English book store is kept in
Cairo by Messrs. David Robertson & Co, and
with it a reading room in which English and
New York papers are taken. and daily slips
from the telegraph office posted, SO that we
are promptly notified of important events in
Europe and America.
Even in this unchristan land all religions
are tolerated, and divine service is held every
Sabbath by clergyman of the church of
England, and by the American Presbyterian
Mission.
Wishing you all Merry Christmas, am,
Very truly yours
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SpfriaI Notifies.
PEABODY MEDICAL INSTITUTE

Wren thing is counterfe,cd, it is a proof of il :
excellence and popularity. The Peabody Medical
Institute is a case in point Founded in good faith
many years ago, and the only establishment ofthe
kind in the country its success and ever increasing
popularity finally caused the name medical In~t-
tutel to be pirated and adopted by lot oil nla-
nous quacks, empires and pretenders, who have
been endeavoring to cheat the public by sailing
under stolen flag. The founder of the Peabody
Medical Institute can in no way behed responsible
for this misuse OF the name of reputable and well
known curative establishment and legitimate med
zeal Institution, which has been from the start spec
tally devoted TO the treatment of nervous dcrange-
ments and affections, from whatever causes pro-
cecding. !. urng its existence there have been is
sued from it several medical publications; quite
recently work on Diseases OF the Nervous System
which have had almost Worldwide circulation
and popularity These publications sufficiently at
test the high character of the institution under
whose patronage these medical works have been
published. Meantime it is gratifying to know that
several OF the impudent charlatans, who have st0-
len its name TO their nefarious practices are
getting their deserts in the penal institutions Of the
Commonwealth boston Herald
spnjanl T. tcvS&WiW
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An Augusta correspondent of the Ellis
worth american says in recent letter
IF there is one thing less thought OF or
talked about than another among the men,
bers, it is the matter of L. S. Senator next
winter, yet there is nothing seems to weigh
so heavily on the minds of the newspaper
men. They have already classified the
Legislature into "Hamlin" men and "anti-
Hamlin'' men, in a manner both amusing
and yexatious. II is all guess work, and
they have not thus far proved themselves,
average guessers. There are some men
that are always suspicious, and those who
are worrying so much about this Senator
question. would undoubtedly see some ter
rible political Vaccination in the coming
of the millennium
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-01-17

The savings banks of the country do moi
show any injurious effects from the panic
They increased their deposits in Maine
last year more than three million dollars
in Rhode Island where the panic was Sc
verely felt the increase was more than
three millions, and in New York, where
the financial difficulty had its focus, the in
crease was upwards of nine million dol.
lars. Other States we have no doubt will
generally agree in their exhibits with
those mentioned
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There is trouble among the democrats
of New Hampshire. One of their news
papers with large circulation has come
squarely out against the democratic plat
form for its subserviency to railroads and
the free-rum policy. 1t is said there are
many prominent democrats in sympathy
with the bolt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-01-17

the State have again fallen into the keeping
of honest hands. Mr.. Hatch has occupied
various positions of honor and trust both in
his city and State; and we are sure that none
of the candidates who contested tor the hon
ors which have been conferred upon him,
could have filled the place any moro accept
ably to the people of the State, or be more
worthy to succeed that honest and upright
man and faithful public servant, VIM. Caid-
we'll, who has served as Treasurer during the
past FIVE years.
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The Kentucky Senate finds it difficult to
establish former relations with the old flag.
Before the war it was customary to raise
the flag over the state-house while the
legislature was in session, but during the
war the practice was discontinued. A
resolution to renew the custom passed the
House the other day but was defeated in
the Senate,
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STATE OF MAINE.

rs HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,. I
January IL, 1874
ORDERED, The Senate concnrring, ihat ail pe ~
lions for private legislation, except those ior
dress of wrongs and grievances, when may DC
presented to this Legislature after Wednesaay ant
I.erslature and that this order be published IN
the Daily Kennebec Journal Daily Eastern Argus
Portland Press and Bangor Daily wing ana Co"r
Ter, until that date,
Read and passed. Sent up for concurrence.
SJ. CHADBOURNE, Clerk.
IL SENATE, January 49, 1874.
Read and amended by adding after "Whg and
Courier. y the words land Lewiston Daily Journal
and passed.
SeLt down for concurrence. a..
SAMUEL w. LANE, secretary.
III HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE.
January II, 1874.
ST.. CHADBOURNE, Clerk.
true cory. Attest: ..
If SAMUEL W. LANE, 'eo'e'"'''
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Heart Disease.
HALIFAX, Feb. 10th, 1872

HALIFAX, Feb. 10th, 1872.
Mn. JAMES |. FELLows.-Dear Sir: In
order that some other sufferer may be bene
fitted, you are at liberty to give this letter
publicity.
In the winter of 1869 was taken i'll with
Disease of the Heart, accompanied by violent
palpitation, and from that time gradually be-
came weaker, Notwithstanding continued pro-
fessional attendance, up to a few weeks ago,
when your Compound Syrup of Hypophos-
phtcs was recommended to me. The use of
1t during very short time enabled me to re-
sumo my usual work, and now | am as well,
fat and hearty as l could wish to be. Yours
very truly w. FRANK CocnRAS.
The heart being a great muscular organ,
requires vigorous nervous force to sustain it.
As Fellows Hypophosphites restores the
nervous element, it will always strengthen
the heart weakened through loss of this ele-
ment. THE INVENTOR.
janl4-t&wlw
Nadsworth d Smith have secured the SER
vices Of +. V. Osborn, a first class artist Of
Boston, who will have charge of the cutting
department decl7+;f
Bosworth having secured the services Of
Mr. Niles as Cutter, is turning out garments
equal to Boston, with the saving of twenty
five per cent.
December l6, 1879 deCl6-+tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-01-17
Committee on Claims.

The Committee on Claims will meet every W ed
,asdav afternoon at 2h o'clock in room No 49,
ALBION DYER, Cbairmeu
NJ T. FILES.
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Committee on agriculture.

The Committee on Agriculture Will meet unt
fpr,her notice, on Wednesday of each week. al
roo:g, Nc, 5, at o'clock r NJ
SAMUEL WATSON,
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Assignee's Notice.

NJ Office is hereby given that Albert NJ. Dealing
~ OF Halloweu, has made an assignment o. all
his property real and personal to the undersigned
for the benefit OF his creditors; and three mouths
from the seventh day of January, instant, are al
LEVIED to the creditors of said Dealing 10 become
parties to said assignment All persons Indebted
to said Dealing are requested to make immediate
payment 10
f. ROWELL, Assignee.
IIaloWell, Jan. II, 1874. janl6-tJw&wiw
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IA T. y II SEt L4TN DRY.
Winthrop Court, Augusta, Me.

Having purchased Of Mr.. W; A. Webster III
entire interest in the ahov" Laundry We shall open
il tor husiuc~~ an MONDAY Jan. ~.
The laundry is i'll the building known Is Waverly
Hall, which ha~ been lifted up with all the nece~
sary appliances OF lirst-c lass laundry, and we
now prepared t. ito all kinds OF Laundry Work in
the be-t manner AT reasonable rates Our facilities
such thai are enabled TO do all kinds ofwoik
cheaper than il can he done in any other way, and
without The lnconN cnicnce of washing day. We
shall collect articles every day from oar patrons
and deliver them when ready, Free Of Charge, thu
saving al trouble in that direction. Every precau-
ton Will he taken II prevent loss of article.
Printed blanks VIII he distributed, thus enabling
every one TO keep their own account. We hold
ourselves rcSponeibl for all articles lost injured
beyond The usual wear 81 washing, and shall
no acid CT compositions which work and in
jure clothes aud ask OF the public fair trial OF our
work, with the determination 10 make that our best
recommendation.
Orders Lets AZ /. r. Pieces Bookstore and j. IL.
Dyer's tu>hvoc iicights, in Augusta, {. Spauld.
ing's Bookstore, in Ilaiowell, Palmer& Coz Book
store, in Gardiner, or at the Laundry Will receive
prompt attention.
BURBANK Il LAfHAM,
I'rOprietOrs.
Augusta, Jan. II, 1874. t.sw
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A full assortment of Humphreys Hom@o-
pathic Medicines at johnson Bros, druggists,
opposite post office, Augusta, Me. janG-1ff
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VI. W. FARE'S
GENERAL
INSURANCE AGENCY,
nnre No. !, pnhy Block,
AUGUSTA, ME.

Insurance capital presented, over 80 Millions.
FIRE OFFICES.
HOME of New York, Assets, SitO0,OJ0
PHENIX Of New YORK, 100000
GER. AMERICAN of New York, 100000
HARTFORD of Hartford, 100000
NATIONAL of Hartford, " 81 eco
GERMAN of Pennsylvania, 100000
ALLEMASNIA of Pennsylvania 100000
FAME of Pennsylvania, 100000
LIVERPOOL, LONDON & GLOBE
of England, 2O'noWO
LIE OFFICES.
conn. MUTUAL LIFE of Hartford,
Assets, s3.joo,O00
NEW YORK LIFE ofN.>r 2!oG0 geo
ian-.'tf
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Tickets for remainder Of Course, includ.
ing Reserved Seat, $500.
Evening tickets to Lectures, 81 cts Concert, -
Reserved seat. can bc secured ut the Eastern
Express office dcci-feodjw
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Committee on Financial Affairs.

The Committee on Financial Affairs VIII meet on
Wednesdays al o O'Clock A. NJ at the Treasurer :
Office. =
IpSEpH n WILLIAMS
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COD1nltttee on NC VHUIctUTy'
The Committee on the Judiciary will meet at
their room on Tuesdays and Thursdays at nan past
, O'Clock =. NJ. ,
HIeAM KNOWLTON,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-02-07
TERMS: sl2 90 PER ANNuh.
WHOLE NUMBER 2O99.

| each in Belfast, Dover, Gravesend and
Northampton. The Liberals gained one
seat for Dumfrieshire and one for Coventry.
Home rulers were elected from Drogheda
| and Wexford. In the last Parliament the
two places were represented by Liberals.
The Marquis of Lorne is returned from
Argyleshire.
The first report, that all the Liberal caNa
dldates were elected in Glasgow, Wednes'
day, was incorrect. Later returns show
that the Conservatives gained one of the
seats of the city.
SO far 420 members of the new Parliament
have been elected. Of this number 227
are Conservatives and 1913 Liberals and
Home Rulers. Conservatives have been
chosen for sixty-one seats occupied by Lib
erals in the last Parliament, and Liberals
have Ousted twenty -four Conservatives,
The conservative candidates for Parlia-
ment were elected in Westminster yester-
day by large majorities, the representatives
IN the last Parliament being two Liberals
and Conservative.
The city of London returns Messrs. Cot
ton, Hubbard and Twells, Conservatives.
and Goshen. Liberal. In the last Parlia-
ment the four members for the city were
Liberals.
Opinions of the Press-Glads dstone Repudi.
ated and Disraeli the Coming Man.
The Times, this morning, says: 1T is now
evident that the country has returned an
adverse answer to Gladstone's appeal The
elections in Ireland may show unlocked for
results, but nothing is likely to restore the
losses Of the Liberals in Great Britain. Dis
raeli is bound to accept office if the govern
ment, following his example in 1868, he
will resign without awaiting the reassem-
bling OF Parliament
The Post, in an editorial of a similar
strain, says:
The blunders of the government are far
more than the average. Its exercise of
power has been as absolute as indiscreet.
ROthschfld Dead.
Baron Mayer de Rothschild died to-day.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-02-07

VALUABLE IAPRovED AND VACANT REAL
ESTATE AT AUCTION By THE SHERIFF.-We
call public attention to the sales at auction
to be made this day at noon, at the Mer-
chants and Auctioneers' Exchange, Royal
street, by the sheriff of the parish of Or
leans. Said sales comprise:
l. Ten lots of ground, situated in the
First District of this city, on New Levee,
Front and Gaiennie streets.
.. A square of ground, with all the build
ings and improvements thereon, known as
the Merchants Cotton Press, situated in the
same district, bounded by New Levee,
Front Levee, Gaiennie and Louisa streets.
3. square Of ground, with the buildings
and improvements thereon, situated in the
same district, on St. Charles street, between
Canal and Common streets.
4. And lot of ground, with the build
ings and Improvements thereon, situated in
the Third District Of this city, at the corner
of Goodchildren and Spain streets.
For full particulars and terms, zee adver-
tisementa.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-02-07
Al JOURNAL OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA

printer has been directed to print General
Humphreys report at once.
The Hernld's Quotation Of Pinchback.
The Herald quotes Pinchback thus: "Let
the investigation proceed. 1t am not vim
dicated, at least something will appear to
extenuate, if not to cOndone my course. OF
one thing am certain, and that is that the
result of fair investigation will be to make
me minor figure in the grand cavalcade
of ID scoundrels who will have to march
in nay van"
MIR. kennedy's Views.
P. j. Kennedy has addressed letter to
Senator West deprecating a new election.
senator Morrill, on the District lnvesti-
eating Committee.
Senator Morrill,, of Maine, has been ap-
pointed on the District of Columbia inves-
tigating committee, vice COnkling de-
clined.
New National Holiday Proposed.
petition will be presented to Congress
in short time praying that body to make
the twelfth of February, the birthday of
Abraham Lincoln, national holiday.
Short Cabinet Session.
The Cabinet session today was brief
Several members of the civil service board
were present, and talked over matters i n
with that branch of the govern
ment with the President and Cabinet Off
GERS.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-02-07
WASHINGTON.
Private Bills in the House,

WASHINGTON, February 6.-The business
of the House was confined to private bills.
Narrow Gauge Road at Old Point Com fort,
A bill was passed permitting a narrow
gauge railroad to be laid on the public
grounds at Old Point Comfort, Virginia.
District Attorney for Eastern Texas.
The nomination Of John G. Boyle, for
attorney of Eastern Texas, was made
to day.
Passage of Senator Vests Bill.
Senator Vests bill, giving the Secretary
of War control over the mouth Of the Mis-
sissippi river, passed the Senate yesterday,
after sharp struggle.
General Humphreys Repsrt.
General Humphreys report on the Fort
st. Philip canal was sent to the House, and
immediately ordered to be printed He ap-
proves the plan of the board of engineers.
which, in the main, is an Endorsement of the
views of Major Howell.
The bill authorizing the canal is pre-
pared, and will be reported by the Commit
tee on Railways and Canals when called.
which will occur at an early day. Thus far
no opposition to tho measure has made its
appearance in the House. The public
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-02-07
ENGLAND.
The RIecfiOns.

LONDON, February 5, Midnight.-Twen.
ty-three Conservatives and fifteen Liberals
were elected or returned unopposed to-day
by twenty four constituencies.
The Conservatives have gained one seat
each in Cricklade, Norwich, East Sussex
Northstatford shire and Stockton on Trent
and two seats in Ipswich. The Liberals
gained seat in Bolton. Home rule can.
didates have been returned from Dungar-
ven and Cork county.
Samuel Plimsall has been reelected in
Derby and Mr.. Holmes in Hackney. The
election of the latter will doubtless be an
nulled.
The O'Donoghue was elected at Tralee,
by majority of three over Home Ruler.
The Liberals have carried Dudley by /
majority of 968.
tricts to-day No results are yet announced.
The count of votes can not be completed
until tomorrow.
Rioting was general yesterday in the pot
tery district of Staffordshire. At Hantry
there was desperate fight between two
mobs. One man was killed and many per
sons severely wounded.
Among the injured are several special
constables and policemen.
At Tunstall the authorities closed all the
public houses. The mob seized the ballot
the police. Similar scenes were enacted at
Longton and Bursiem.
The mayor OF Wolverhampton and magis-
trate of South Statiordshire telegraphed
late yesterday evening for military aid,
asking for the immediate dispatch of all
available troops in Ireland.
The feelings run high between clerical
and nationalist parties, especially in Linn
erick county. A fight occurred yesterday
between the supporters of the rival candi-
dates IN Asketon, in which firearms were
used and three men shot dead.
Asnbury and Shut (Conservatives) are
elected at Brighton, which was represented
in the last Parliament by Fawcett and
White, advanced Liberals. Fawcett yester-
day stood at the bottom of the poll.
Polling in Manchester yesterday resulted
in the election of two Conservatives, and
the reelection of Sir Thomas Tazby, Lib.
eral. John Bright stood at the bot som of
the poll, and the Conservatives gained one
seat. The Liberals have gained seat at
Blackburn, and the Conservatives hold
tb cir own ct Stafford.
In the parliamentary election held YES
terdsy the Conservatives gained one seat
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-02-07
War Vessels in the Port Of Key West,

Captain McC. Baker. of the steams hip
Margaret, just from Havana and Key West,
reports that the latter port is the live liest
place he has seen for many day. He
counted twenty-five United States war YES
sells, and many other craft, and as dispatch
boats, yawls and skiffs passed to and fro,
the harbor wore q busin ess like look, such
as it never saw before. Other armed ves-
sells are expected in a few days, and when
all have reported to Admiral Scott there
will be sham naval battle at point be-
tween Key West and Havana, and it may
be that more than one man of war will be
compelled to run SO far that Moro light
house can be seen from the decks. The
sight will be worth seeing, and if the actual
date is made known in New Orleans, doubt
less many people viii gladly 60 over to
witness the battle.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-02-07
i 4EATkE.

-.
Mr.. MAURICE GRAU. Lessee and Director
<R. ID. DE FlVO..................B Business Manager
SALVINI! SALVINI!
The best living actor.-Robert Browning.
The greatest of all actors-New York Times.
The most powerful, artistic and original perform
81 the world has seen.-Ne ~ York EeTald.
Mr.. 9RAU has the honor to announce that Signor
TpMASSO SALVINI, the illustrious Italian ira
gedlan. IN conjunction with his celebrated dram
attic company, comprising forty artists, route TO
Havana and Mexico, will appear in New Orleans
unsurpassed in the history of arts here commencing
Monday Evening, February 9,
When will be produced the romantic drama
INGOMAR-(H FigliO dele Selve.)
salvin is the ideal of he forest. The tri.
umph was as complete and the ovation enthusi-
astic as those which he won in "Otheno."-New
York Herald
TUESDAY, February 1O-The and thrilling
drama by Giacometti, author of Elizabeth" en-
stled
LA MORTE CIvILE-(Civil Dearh.)
ir which Salvini has won his greatest triumphs.
His death scene in "Morte Civile' stands alone IN
The history of arts in America.-New York Times
WEDNESDAY, February IL
OTHELLO.
The greatest Othello the world has ever SEEN
Charlotte Cushman.
FRIDAY
FRANCESCA DA RIMiNy.
sUNDAY-The great tragedy,
SAMSON.
Reserved seats So and s So according to loca-
sion.
Admission. ST; gallery, fifty cents cuadroon
boxes, seventy five cents.
Sale of seats will begin Thursday at the box
Chce, where norettos are for sale Ia3l
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-02-07
A. Duteil vs.. III; Chaurant & Co.; Bradish

A. Duteil VS.. III. Chaurant & Co.: Rradish
johnson 4 Sons vs. II. Chaurant x Co.
IN THE UNITED STATES CIRCUIT COURT, FIFTH
Il Circuit anA District of Louisiana, Nos 69I aid
tst7-By virtue of a writ of tier facias to me di-
rected N each of the above entitled suits, will
proceed 10 sell TO the highest bidder, SATuR-
DAY, March :, 1874, at twelve o'clock NJ, at the
entrance to the CustomhoUse, on Canal street, in
this city, the following described property, viz
THE BAKERY and all the Fixtures and Iron Safe,
No. SO Decatur street; and the Machinery No. II
Cont street, the property Of the defendant in exc
tion J. A Dhenecourt
Seized in the above suits
Terms-Cakh on the spot.
United States Narsbals Office, New Orleans, Jan.
usry 81, 1874.
& B. PACKARD
iAsl fel4 % mh7 Emitted States Marshal