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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-21
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE
Daily Kennehee 9ournal.
BIDDEFORD.
Completely of City Affair.

Biddeforl, December 10. There is fresh com
plicaton in city matters. BY the recent action OF
the Aldermen the Assessors were enabled to make
ont the State, county and city tax list, but upon
their tending them to Hon. James II. McMulen,
last years Treasurer, he declined to receive them
or give bonds for their collection, saying he was
now resident. The Assessors are consc-
quently in an enquiring state of mind.
Drowning Accident.
young man by the name Of O'Neil an en-
ploye of the York Mills, was drowned this after
noon, while skating on Saco river, below the falls.
The body was not recovered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-21
MISSOURI.
Probable Murder.

st. Louis, December 10. A despatch from Kan
sas City, says that the dead bodies of two young
men were found ON the track of the Missouri Pa
cifc Railroad, five miles east Of this place to-day.
were murdered and their bodies placed on the
track 1t is believed they were two Of Pinkiston'
detectives who have been in this section since the
railroad robbery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-21

DR.. Morris' syrup Of Tar, wild Cherry and Hore-
hound, will. be without it. As . remedy for all
throat and lung diseases, for Group, and pre-.
ventive Of consumption, it has no equal. Acts like
charm in Whooping Cough. 1t is safe, speedy,
and sure. Pleasant to the taste and contains no
opium or other dangerous drug. Trial bottles 10
cents. Call and inquire about Il of Partridge Bros.
or l.. H. Titcomb 10 Augusta, or W. h. Ballard,
Haliowell. Morris b Heritage, Philadelphia, Pro-
prlct0rs. octl7.fe0dly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-21

REhovAL.-F. c. Foots has removed her
stock Of hair goods to l4O Water ST., over
Pierce's Book Store, where she will b pleas
ed to exhibit to old and new customers her
large assortment Of switches, braids, natural
curls, &C. Work Of all kinds done to order.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-21
UTAH.

Salt Lake City, December 19. The jury in the
case of Murphy, indicted for murder with intent
to kill, for recently shooting at men on the extern
sion Of the Bingham Canon Railroad, to-day brot
in a verdict of equity of assault with intent to
frighten;" but being sent back Afterwards return
ed with verdict of mot guilty."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-21
NEW JERSEY.

Newark, December 20. Weston completed his
five hundred mile walk rs minutes within time.
Paterson, December 90. Eighteen or twenty
inches of snow fell here to-day and at Port Jarvis
about eight inches fell. The eastward bo1nd trains
on the Erie r. II. were not delayed by the snow
storm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-21

The Bangor Daily Wing and Courier is to begin
the new year with its forty-second volume, and
will treat itself to dress of entirely new type.
We have long reckoned the Wing among our
most valuable exchanges, and never was it more
fully equipped to do valiant service for the reprb-
lican cause than at present. Its armory is amply
supplied, and there's a skillful captain to use the
ammunition and apply the match. The Whg
both daily and weekly, should have liberal sup
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-21

Hon. John L. Stevens of this city, is to give
the closing lecture in the lyceum course al Nor
way, on Thursday evening, Jan. 18th.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-21

Up to the present time, the total number OF
applications for State pensions at the Adjutant
Generals office is $50, Of which 500 have been al
lowed. The total amount allowed these pension
ers is $2l, 443.9S. The number of applications
shows slight increase over last year, and, before
the year expires, it is not unlikely that the num-
Der of applicants will reach 500. The total
amount that will be allowed will probably not va,y
much from that allowed last year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-21

A MAN IN RUINs.-One Of the saddest specta-
cles in the world is human being shattered and
broken down by the use of ardent spirits. But the
damage may be repaired, the ruin restored to per-
feet soundness, by course Of that most powerful
of all invigorants, DIR. Walkers Vinegar Bitters.
Beware of those "tonics" of which rum is an ele-
ment. The aggravate disease and promote decay.
dec9-+,SW4w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-21

WILD CHERRY BALsAM-The memory Of Dr..
Wistar is embalmed in the hearts Of Thousands
whom his Balsam of Wild Cherry has cured Of
coughs, colds, consumption or Some other form Of
pulmonary disease. SO cents and 81 per bottle,
large bottles much the cheaper. dec2l-d&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-21

Tac,e are $50 inmates at the Soldiers Home at
Togus-the largest number ever at the institution.
great deal of responsibility rests upon the COM
mander, Gen. Tilton, who is equal to the emer-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-21

Rev. Mr.. Tracy, who is assisting the Rev. Mr..
Penney in series of special meeting, at the Free
Baptist church, preached on Friday evening, from
the text; "Be ye filled with the spirit" The dis
course had marked impression ON the audience.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-21
Dry Goods stores.

The Dry Goods stores in this city will keep open
evenings of next week, from Monday to Thursday
evenings inclusive-to accommodate the public,
who desire to purchase holiday goods. declS-tlw
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The Mail says that Mr. Ira f. Getchell, who
has just been chosen member of the Board of
Agriculture, is President of the N. X. Ag. So
ciety. prosperous young farmer, enthusiastically
earnest in his chosen pursuit, and will no doubt
prove a valuable acquisit ion to the Board.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-21

The people at large, without regard TO party,
who are so well and faithfully served at the Au-
gusta pos Office, will be gratfed at the recent re-
appointment of the present efficient postmaster,
Horace II. Hamlen, ESQ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-21

Use Renne's Pain-Kling Magic Oil. SIT works
like q charm for curing headache, cold in th .
head, catarrhal difficulties, neuralgia, rheumatism
or any lameness. Try it. decl5-t&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-21
Weather Probabilities for To. Day.

For New England and the Middle States,
snow, followed by clearing and colder weather,
brisk northeast or northwest winds and rising
barometer.
A heavy storm of snow and wind is reported in
New York, this morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-21

The steamer Samoset commenced running from
Boothbay to Wiscasset, Wednesday, the passage to
Bath being closed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-21

Travellers should always be supplied with
Adamsons Botanic Cough Balsam. No thing
equals It for the cure of sudden colds. IS and
IS cents. Large bottles cheapest.
decl5-teod&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-21
PORTLAND.
Meeting Of the City Committee.

Meeting of the City Committee.
Portland December 10. Sir Alexander Gait is
is here to-day, and had an informal conference
with the city committee upon the subject of eleva-
tor wharf, but they were not authorized to act
nothing was effected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-21
NEW HAM PSfiIKE E.
A Fire.

Concord, December 10. On Tuesday night
house in East Kingston, owned by the heirs Of
Elphalet Webster, and occupied by two families,
was totally DESTROYED by fire caused by defect
in chimney; loss, $1,000; no insurance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-21
OHIO.

Cincinnati, December 20. The extensive tan
merry of Seigler 4 Co.. located in the oath ward,
was burned this afternoon. Loss, SIC, 900; insur-
ance $40, 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-21
CHINA AND JAPAN.
N 0rine Disasters.

Hong Kong, December 10. The steamship jap
an, from San Francisco via Yokohama for Hong
Kong, was burned on the night of December 18th
40 miles below Swartow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-21

5 cargoes, GA tons. Cotton waste, cargoes, 1875
| tons. Clay, Potters) cargo, 264 tons. Cement,
/ cargo, 100 TONS Lime, l cargo, 100 tons.
Erports-lIsy and BIck, 5 cargoes, 500 tons.
Lumber, 70 cargoes 9,3l7 900 feet. Total, 1913
| cargoes, 10, 236 tons.
Of the Gardiner lumber, 6 car. oes, 1896, 900
feet have been RATED down from Fairfield, Som
erset &C. The lumber cleared from Pittston has
been partially loaded at Augusta.
From the above details, we are able to deduce
! the following amounts for The three cities:
Imports-Coal, l04 cargoes, 49, 1922 tons. Lime
II cargoes, on not included above) $40 tons;
Clay, l cargo 264 tons. Cement, cargoes, ZIG
tons Ochre, cargo, l25 tons. Whiting. 2 car
goes, 496 tons. Grain, 10 cargoes, 1864 tons.
Cotton waste, 4 cargoes, 1876 tons. Cotton, ! car
go, IS tons. Hay and brick, 10 cargoes, 1000.
ErpOrts-Granite, "A cargoes, 1929 tons. Wood
5 cargoes, $50 cords. Lumber, l48 cargoes, H.
1874 900 feet. 374 cargoes (al kindsl-40, 1876 tons
and $50 cords. Ice, given before-53O cargoes-
l9S, 200 tons.
Grand total-9O4 cargoes, 23S, 1896 tons
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-21
local anu State Mems.

There are seven or eight soldiers Of the war OF
1912, in the military asylum at Togus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-21
FINANCIAL 4 COMMERCIAL.
New York Money Market.

New York. Dec. l5, 1874.
EVENING REPORT.
Assistant Treasurer paid out $l9,0 900 in interest
and 5000 in redemption of bonds. Imports Of
Dry Goods for the week 81 ,452 22l ; merchandise,
49,. Specie shipments for the week. g., s49,
3l5, principally gold COIN Gold closed at lll5z.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-21
Conviction of Count Won Arnim
Three Months Imprisonment.

New York, December 10. A Berlin despatch to
the Herald says Count Won Arnim was sentenced
to three months imprisonment, deducting from the
term the time which he has already spent in con-
finement in jail
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-21
Cincinnati Produce Market.

Cincinnati. Dec. 10, 1874.
PORK-dull, at $l9 OOsl9 90.
LARD-steam l3aT; kettle, l49.
BULK MEATS-shoulders 6k ~ clear rib sides
9hah clear sides % go.
BACON-shouders -9hs; clear rib sides l2-
-; clear sides l2kal3.
WHISKEY-g7-a.
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iMarrtfD.

In Farmingdale, 18th inst, by Rev. c. G. MoCu,
ly, George W. Paul OF ri tsburg Pa, 10 Miss Liz
zie s. COcord Of Farmingdaie.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-21

Express Wagon For Sale /!
1 have good express wagon in thorough repairs
FOR SALE CHEAP
n. A. II. CHANDLER,
44tf Market Square, Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-21
DAKOTA.
Serious Trouble Apprehended.

Excitement Among the Indians.
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VONstIhEs
Mr.. EDITOR Il should like to inquire of the
proper authorities, through your paper, why the
law against coasting on our streets is not more
vigorously enforced. My attention has been called
to this matter by hearing our city physician relate
an incident which came very near being serious
accident. As the DR.. was driving on Chestnut
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-21
BOWOOIN COLLEGE.
MEDICAL DEPARTMENT.

THE 55th annual course of Lectures at the Med
ical School OF Maine, will commence FRBRU.
AIRY 18th, 1875, and continue SIXTEEN WEEKS.
Circulars containing full information may be OF.
tanned on application to the Registrar, d. r. Ell.
Lis, NJ. D., or to the Secretary.
ALFRED MITCHELL, NJ. D., Secretary.
Brunswick, Me-, Nov. IL, 1874. 6wis
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-21
DEATH TO ALL MEN

Is II they be sufferers from Youthful Indiscrc.
ton or Excesses. The cause and cure Of all Ner.
vOus Debility. spermato rhGa Loss OF vitality and
Power, and causes which UNIT for marriage with
the symptoms which designate Self Abuse with its
attendant evils, are all fully explained in our book
of Lectures; and every young or old man should
have copy. Sent free upon the receipt Of stamps
for mailing and self-addrcssed envelope. Pub
lished by authority OF the MASS. MED. INSTI-
TUTE, 1853 Court ST., Boston.
n. b. This class OF Dis eases q speciality.
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A Word Of EXPLANATION.

The Journal of this morning reports correctly
the amount pledged yesterday by members of the
Bowdon Quarterly meeting for the aid Of young
men preparing for the ministry, in our schools
$500, and over. 1t is due the q. M. to say thai
this sum was raised in about an hour at one of it.
very smallest sessions, not more than quarter o.
the usual number of delegates being in attendance
and less than twenty brethren, delegates, being
present, when the effort was Snade. With full
delegation present, have no doubt that the oil
Bowdoin Quarterly Meeting would have sung tt
the tune of at least couple of thousands. Twt
young ladies of Bro. Penney's church pledged So
each. 1t is expected that other young ladies ant
some older ones will follow their noble example
Augusta, Dec. IS, 1874. L. A. FERNALD.
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The Confessions OF an Invalid.

PUBLISHED AS A WARNING and for the benefit OF
YOUNG MEN AND OTHERS who suffer from NERVE
Gus DEBILITY Loss OF MANHOOD, etc., sup
plying the means seif-cure Written by one Who
cured himself ate undergoing consoles able Quack
cry, and sent feeon receiving post paid directed
Sufferers are invited to address the author.
NATHANIEL MAYFAIR.
sn6m2s Box 49, DrOoklp,
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WARRINGTON.
Conversational NOtts.

Washington, Dec. 10. The Secretary of War
recommends that Congress appropriate 1851 to
pay the Modoc war claims of the State Of Oregon
and of the State of California, in accordance with
the report made by General Hardie on the basis of
The Portland daily press., 1874-06-12
TERMS $500 PER ANNUM IN ADVANCE.

over the roads every twenty months by gal
loping ten miles in and out than adopt such
suicidal mode of transit. About this time age
begins to assert itself; loss of repairing power
and inroads of decay are visible; and here
skilled aid and advice by way of prevention
are invaluable. The periodical attention of a
good dentist is about as necessary as any
thing can be for health; the slightest failure
OF eyesight should be attended to, and proper
speetacles adopted. Reading BY gaslight or
without properly-shaded lamp is simple
na9nsss. A man may use his eyes incessant-
y al us lie INTO the small hours of the night,
anu preserve a strong, useful vision by proper
care. Such has been the case with MANY old
men, ana nothlng can be imagined finer than
olr David brewster on his dying bed making
scientific notes ON the disease OF the eve ne,
culiar to old age; or the late Sir Henry Hol-
land chronicliDg the gradual steps which
marke1 the progress OF decaying vital pow
eis. He knew he was growing old, he says,
when he no louger crossed the street slanting
but made the full square; the impetuosity OF
youth had gone. II a man has through his
life made point of taking two clear months
holiday every year, he has, so to speak insur-
ed his life and health indefinitely, and will as
suredly begin to realize the fact. 1t is now
that generous food and nourishment are i'm
peratively required TO keep up vitality. We
live literally by dying and perpeiually change
every atoms one by one. Life consists in per-
ishing, and renewing, and we are sustained
by giving and taking. Every meal is rescue
from death, an instrument by which we stave
of the i'm roads and waste which heat, cold,
atmospheric effects, and exercise make on our
organic life. DIR. Beard put it thus: The
golden decade is from thirty to forty; the sill
yer decade, forty to fifty the brazen, twenty
10 thirty; the iron, fifty to sixty; and from
sixty to seventy. we learn whether the iron Is
forged or only cast. According to the doc.
tors fOrty-sx is the age when enthusiasm,
judgment, ,and experience are balanced. After
that date enthusiasm declines judgment grows
timid, and though experience enlarges. there
comes time when it ceases to have any ed
ucating powers. hll sarI
The Portland daily press., 1874-06-12
Chinese Students.

There are now sixty Chinese students pur-
suing their studies in Massachusetts and Con-
necticut, mainly in private families, in the
towns of Springfield, Holyoke, Greenfield,
Wilbraham, Monson, and Warren, in the
former state, and at Hartford, Hebron, Cole
brook, Simsbury, West Haven, Stratford,
and Washington, in Connecticut. A third
instament of thirty young men are expected
to arrive about the middle OF July, and they
win be distributed in the same towns. Of
those now here the Springfield Union says:
'They are all hard students, and chiefly de-
vote their time and strength to the acquire
ment knowledge. AT the same time they
are guarded against violating the laws of
health, and they exercise literally in the GYM
nasium when they can, and in the open air
and fields when the gymnasium is wanting.
Some excel in mathematics, and others in
the languages, and all have gained during the
one or two years of their sojourn here very
clear knowledge of English, and can use it
with great facility. They are all fitting for
our higher grades of schools, and will enter
our scientific schools and colleges as soon as
they are prepared to do so. So successful
has been the experiment in America, that
the Chinese Government has already plan
projected for extending their educational en-
terprises, and, in the course Of another year,
will send students to England, France, and
Germany, to be educated. All the students
are preparing for Government service. Some
will enter the diplomatic, some the civil, and
others the military and engineering depart
ment. An effort will be made in due time 10
gain place for some of the students at West
Point and Annapolis, so that they may get a
complete iltary aud naval training in con-
nection with their other attainments. Com
missioner Yung Wing, who has been absent
in China for several months. is to return
shortly, and will probably have some further
plans for the pupils here. Thus far their
course has reflected constant credit on their
country, and has made them not unworthy
examples for our American YOUTH"
The Portland daily press., 1874-06-12

AN ARJAN MYTH.-After very patient in
vestigation of the subject have discovered
that the story of George Washington and his
little hatchet is an AIyan myth of stupen-
dous age. The boy is the thunder, and the
hatchet the lightning. The thunder strikes
a tree to the earth and then quits. The Sun
Of God appears and discovers the prostrate
tree, and as he has given electricity, or light
ming (the hatchet, of course, to the thunder,
he wants to know about it. The thunder,
(how it would have surprised George TO know
that he would figure in an Aryan myth as
thunder! )-the thunder, l say, rumbles in
reply that it did tear up the tree in obedi-
ence to the law of nature which controls the
elements, aud which can never act falsely.
We find this myth in various forms through
all the ages, as, for instance, in the Scandi-
navian mythology, where the emblem of
Thor, the thunder, is a hammer, or little
hatchet. / expect through further researches
among the early traditions of the Aryan race
to discover traces of Sergeant Bates aud
George Francis Train; and it is not improba
BILE that shall be able to identify Train with
the wind god, who spent his time in making
one eternal blow, and to demonstrate that
the legend which tells how Bates wandered
over the land with banner, is myth in
which Bates is used to signify the moon pass
ing from east to west with its banners OF
clouds. 1t will be a great comfort to know
that Bates represents the moon; and it
would be great comfort il he could be shot
back to his constituents in that lustrous ORD.
Danbury Neaos.
The Portland daily press., 1874-06-12
Submission to Providence.


SAMUEL FREEMAN.-The few now living
who were acquainted with the individual
whose name is at the head of this commune
cation, may be surprised to hear, that he was
at one period OF his life, in the habit of writ
ing poetry. The present writer, although fa-
miliar with his habits, was not acquainted
with this fact until long after his deaih. He
was not in the habit of boasting of any of his
requirements. In the compilation of Parson
Smiths Journal, etc., prepared by him, there
are two pieces OF poetry. one, San Appeal to
the Affiuent''-the other ga Missionary
Hymn" The former has no quotation
marks-the latter has. 1 have supposed,
therefore. that the first was written by him.
1t is uncommonly good-almost equal to the
"Beggars Petition" and would do credit to
any poet. l have now other specimens of bis
composition in verse. / send the following
for publication, being the shortest. have
supposed that some persons still live in Port
land, who remember him and feel an inter-
est in this recollection. sufficient to read, per-
haps, with pleasure, this ehusion of his poet
ical powers, if not among the public general
ly, in the First Parish, to which be was at
tached from early life, and labored so long
and so faithfully TO promote its Christian well
fare.-June 6, 1874. w. F. -'
Why should frail mortals mourn at the bereavement
Of their dear friends and favorite companions,
Since it's His will, who with us has right to
Do as He peases.
Death will invade us by the means appointed,
And we must all bow to the KING of Terrors,
And not be anxious, if we prepared,
What shape he comes in.
Infinite goodness teaches us submission, ID
Bids us be quiet under all his dealings,
Never repining, but forever prasing
God, our Creator.
Well may praise Him all his ways are perfect,
Though clouds around Ii i'm hinder our perception,
He sits in glory and at once beholds the
Whole of creation.
God is Jehovah in bestowing sunshine,
Nor less his goodness in the storm and thunder,
Mercies and judgments both proceed from kindness,
Infinite Kindness.
Oh! then exult that God forever reigneth,
And let his dealings, though at present grievous,
Bind us the stronger to exalt his name and
Shout louder praises.
To the great wisdom of Lord and Master
Let Us commit what e'er we have or wish for,
Sweetly as babes sleep, let us give our life up
When called to yield it.
I7S5, ST
The Portland daily press., 1874-06-12
The young man who is fitting himself for a

The young man who is fitting himself for a
journals tic career asks us if the chief editors
position is difficult. On the contrary it is
the most comfortable place on the paper. He
has only to dash off few columns of editori-
ais day and then enjoy himself. All the
good looking women with poems are shown
into his rooms, and he smokes all the cigars
sent in for the reporters. He receives invita-
tions to deliver addresses at county fairs, and
carries home the best of the books sent in for
review. When he hasn't anything else to do
he looks over ''copy' and carefully runs his
pencil through the joke the writer struggled
four hours with and considered his master
piece.-Milacdukee Sentinel.