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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-06-03
GENERAL NETS.

Famine still threatens the inhabitants of
Jerusalem.
Carl Schurz is again quite ill. He was I'M
able to deliver his Grafton on Decoration
Day.
The deepest hole in the world is an arte-
sian well, at Pottsdam, Mo, which goes down
5000 feet.
Troy (N.Y.) dog rang his masters door
bell to call his attention to the fact that the
COW was on rampage in the hot-house.
Rocheforts enemies in New York are dis
GUESSING the possibilities of his extradition.
political.
In Naples barber will shave, cut hair,
comb, brush, black boots, and give you a
cigar, and call it square for ten cents.
Never visit q friend without some an
nouncement of your coming. Crockett's mot
to is a good one: "Be sure you write, then
go ahead"
Louisville, Ga, had a weather sensation
the other day in three inch show fall, with
thunder and lightning, the sun all the time
shining.
Emily Faithful continues to insist that the
Incorporate use of ice water throughout the
U. S., is the chief cause of the bad health of
American women.
The Protestant Episcopal convention Of
the diocese of Maryland, refused, after an
earnest discussion, ll9 against 80, to permit
the Church of the Holy Communion to Or
ganize, on account of its ritualistic charac-
ter.
Very little jewelry is now worn in Paris /;
the slender ''porte bonheur" bracelet, little
broader than good coarse thread, is the
only ornament that is decidedly fashionable.
Southern paper issues the following no.
tice: "Many people ask for papers at this Of
flee who would scorn to beg for five cents !;
yet that is the price charged for copy. We
hope many will see the point"
A party of five men from New York City
are making pedestrian tour of the State of
Vermont. They left the cars at Manches-
ter and struck for Rutland and, having visit
ed Brandon and Mount Mansfield, they will
go to Bellows Falls and walk thence home.
The London Athenaeum is authority for the
statement that the proposed celebration of the
four hundredth anniversary of the introduce
tien of the art of printing into England has
been postponed"
An old gentleman in Kingston has placed
monument in the cemetery, to his own "mem-
ory," inscribed with his name and the date of
his birth, with blank space for the time of
his death, when that occurs,) and also these
words: "Think of the redeemed in Heaven
singing praises to God and the Lamb forever
and forever"
The new class of cadets at West Point con-
sists of So. Thirty-two candidates were
plucked and told to go home and brush up
their intellectual storehouses. The New
England boys admitted are Frank E. Hobbs
of Maine, Frank S. Arnold of Rhode Island,
VIM. II. Lowell of Mass, Geo. j. Lull of
Mass, Edwin Mcneil, Jr., of Connecticut.
EThe Indiana judges stand no nonsense
from the bar. A lawyer there lately in the
course of his argument used the word eds
paragement". "Stop using Latin words,
said the judge, "or sit down." The poor
lawyer, undertaking to explain, WAS ruthless
ly fined 500 for contamnt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-06-03

CHANGE THE TREASUR Y

The changes in the Treasury depart
ment at Washington are evidence that the
President is in sympathy with the efforts
to promote honesty and efficiency in the
public service. Reports were given out
that he would resist the change of officials
which was indicated to be necessary by
the revelations in the investigation of the
Sanborn contracts, but the appointment of
Mr.. Bristow tells different story While
there is no proof that Mr.. Richardson was
dishonest or corrupt in any of his trans
actions as the head the Treasury depart
ment, or that he was responsible in any
way for the law under which Sanborn
acted, still there was such manifest
looseness and carelessncss in the method
by which these contracts passed through
his hands that his retirement was plainly
demanded.
The course of tlfd-T,resident in appoint
ing anew Secretary is in accordance with
the popular feeling in the republican
party. 1t agrees with the sentiment pre-
vailing in favor Of raising the standard of
character in official service, of causing
weak and corrupt men when exposed to
give way to stronger and better men.
When it was found that there was some
thing wrong about the Sanborn contracts,
an investigation was ordered and the
Treasury officials were summoned to tell
what they knew about it. They were not
screened nor yet charged with any crime
or neglect of duty. but they and others
were examined simply to ascertain what
was the truth in the matter. From that
examination it became apparent that their
retirement would best serve the country.
This has been effected. Those republicans
who prosecuted the investigation did their
duty faithfully and fearlessly. The Pres
dent has done his. The republican party
approves the course pursued. The lesson
will not be lost upon the country Con-
tdence in the party in power will be
strengthened, and the public service will
be made purer and more efficient by the
example.
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For Sale
The Residence of the late
George Sampson,
At HALLO"ELL

'I>HE site is fine one; commanding beautiful
l. view of the river. The house is commodous
and Is fitted up with all the conveniences and COM
forts OF first class residence including furnace,
range, large bath room, bountifu supply of hot
and cold water in all the chambers and such other
desirable features as personal supervisor of the
building could suggest. The stable and carriage
house are ample and convenient. The rare oppor.
tuniy is here offered of securing comfortable and
delightful home at large reduction from the orig.
inal cost.
For particulars apply to Northern National Bank.
Hallowell or
ALDEN SAMPSON 4 SONS,
IS 4 60 Keade ST., New York.
marl2- tW&S&wtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-06-03

We have received from Hon. Joshua Nye,
State Centennial Commissioner, a handsome
volume containing the journal of the Pro-
eeedisgs Of the United States Centennial
Commission in ~ and '73, also the report of
the Executive Committee and other reports
giving important information in relation to the
Centennial Exposition. A glance at this work
shows that a great deal has been done to make
the Exhibition success, the plans being ell
aborate and the work reduced to well man
aged and comprehensive system.
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House for Sale.

I OFFER for sale the gentce house on Second
l street in Hallowel the residence of the late
Franklin hathaway; is on one OF the finest lots
in Hallowel with shade and ornamental trees a
charming prospect, convenient stable, &c. VIII be
sold for less than cost.
H. X. BAKER.
Hallowen, April 10, 1874. aprl3.tSwtf
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F arm for Sale.

GITUATED in Sidney, reynolds HILL" $50
~ called six miles from Augusta City and one
and halftrom Bacon's Corner. Said farm con-
tains 4S acres OF land. Plenty of wood for farm
use The farm is well watered-well at barn and
one in the house. The buildings are convenient
and in good repair. Said farm has an orchard of
good fruit and number OF young trees beginning
to bear. Farming tools, if wanted. The reason
for selling Is on account of i'll health. For further
particulars inquire on the premises of
mny2l.f5m X. WING, Centre Sidney Me
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-06-03
Republican Convention.
Third Congressional District
May Is, 1874.

,LNhtTo AOnXCeSStoISAl
The Republicans of the Third Congressional Dis
trict of Maine will meet in Convention at
MEONIAN HALL, AUGUSTA.
on THURSDAY, JUNE 18TH at one O'Clock p NJ, for
the purpose of nominating a candidate for Repre-
sentative to the Forty-FOurth Congress.
Each city, town, and plantation will be entitled
to one delegate, and an additional delegate for
every hundred votes cast for the Republican can
didate for Congress in 1872. A majority fraction
will be entitled to an additional delegate. This ba-
sis will give delegates as follows:
Albion Monmouth
Alma 2 Moscow
Arson 3 MT. Vernon
Athens 3 New Castle 7'--
Augusta u New Portland
Beiarade 8 Nobleboro'
Benton 3 Norridgewock
Boofhbsy 1 Pittsfeld 3
Bremen 2 Pittston
Brighton l Readneld
Bristol Ripley
Cambridge Rome 2
Canaan Sidney
Chelsea st. Adams Z
China st. George
Clinton Skowhegan
Concord / Scion
Cornvilie 2 Smithfeld 2
Dsmariscstia ) somerville :
Detroit D Southport
dresden y InOtnaStOn d
Edgecomb Union
Embden Vassalboro'
Farmingdale 2 Vienna
Fsyette 2 Waterville
Fairfield 5 Wayne
Friendship l Washington
Gardiner 3 Warren
Hallowell Waldoboro'
Harmony Westport
Hartland Whitefeld
Jefferson West Gardiner
Lexington ] Wiscasset 3
Litchfeld Winthrop
Madison 3 Windsor 3
Manchester 2 WinslOw 3
May1eld l Unity Plantation
Mercer
And each organized Plantation one delegate.
Credentials of delegates may be sent in advance
Of the convention to the District Committee at Au-
gusta.
ASRepublican papers circulating in Third Dis
trict please copy
HORACE II. HAMLEN,
JAMES A. HALL,
JAMES b. DASCOMB,
G. W. ROBINSON,
f.. f. WEBB,
May IS, 1874. District Commit tee
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Tenements to Rent,
For Sale or Rent,

"A 1rst-class DERRICK. Also for sale a heavy
matched span of bay team horses, young and
sound.
apr2I-ttf JOHN l.. BUTTON
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-06-03

Gift Concerts given for the benefit of the Public
Library of Kentucky, the Trustees and Manager
refer with pride and pleasure to the tour which
have been already given: The first, December l6,
1871 the second. December 3 1872; the third, July
8, 1873; and the fourth, March 81, 1874
Under their charter, granted by special act Of
the Kentucky Legislature, March IL, 1911, the
Trustees are authorized to give ONE MORE, and
ONLY ONE MORE Gilt Concert. With the money
arising from this Fifth and Last Concert, the Lib
rary, Museum, and other departments are to be en-
iarged and en- dOwed with fixed and certain an
nual income. Such an endowment fund is desired
as will secure beyond per adventure, not only the
maintenance of this magnificent establishment, but
3 q growth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-06-03
THE FIFTH GIFT CONCERT

for the purposes mentioned and which is positively
and unequivocally announced sa THE LAS1
WHICH WILL EVER BE GIVEN UNDER THIS
CHARTER AND By THE PRESENT MANAGE
MENT, will come of in the Public Library Hall. a
louisville Ky,,
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To Let.
For Sale.

ARGE pleasant rooms furnished or uufurnish.
IL ed with board, Apply to
marl2-tl0tfs n. G. WARE Spripp ST
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-06-03
HEALTHY DIGESTION
Sewing Machines
Sales for 1878.

"If the number sold of any one Machine be a cri-
teron of its merits THE SINGER carries of the
palm."-N J. Daily Press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-06-03

Search the whole catalogue of the MateriG Meai-
ca, and you will find nothing so admirably adapted
to loosening and breaking up a cold that has set
tied on the Lungs. 1t has saved thousands from
chronic ailments which would invariably result
from a neglected Cold. Look TO
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-06-03

HWO GOOD FARMS, within eight miles of the
City of Augusta. Ten houses and lots at
prices ranging from sloo0 to $1,000 Terms easy.
E. w. WHlTEHOUSE,
Attorney at Law.
Augusta, May 7, 1874. may9ttf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-06-03
Friday, July 81, 1874.

At this final Concert everything will be upon a
scale corresponding with its increased Importance
The music will be rendered by an orchestra con-
sstng of one hundred performers selected for their
fame in different lands, and the unprecedented sum
Of
$2,5OO,OOO
divided into twenty thousand gifts will be distiib
uted among the ticket.holders.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-06-03
Wanted !!

VOUNG MAN who understands care of horses.
1 &c. Must have recommendations. One used
to stock raising preferred. Address, with wages
and experience, &c. Immediately to BOX 81, Bow
doinham Maine. apr27.ttf
The New York herald., 1874-11-19
ATTEMPT AT SUICIDE.

An attempt at suicide was made yesterday
shortly alter twelve O'Clock by Mr.. Elisha W.
Creveling, o merchant wen known from his being
the head Of the nrm OF Creveling 4 Conway,
crockery and glassware dealers, at No. SIS Barclay
street. The circumstances which led to the At
tempt are not as yet lully known, but It Is De-
leved 10 have been occaslonea by certain business
diaiculties outside " the affairs Of the nrm OF
Creveling conway. MI. Crevellng has stood well
In mercantile circles In this city for twenty-five
years. His domestic relations have always been
OF the happiest character; but 1t Is understood
that he mad become involved on behalf OF another,
whose affairs were not In q satisfactory condition,
aud that the matter was preying upon his mind to
an unwnOlesOme extent.
At the hour stated Mr.. Conway, the second
member OF the nrm, while standing at the front OF
the store, heard the sound Of 3 pistol shot come
from the cellar He ran thither and found Mr..
Crevellng lying on the ground with wound in
his right temple, faint ana speechless. He was re-
moved to the Park Hospital, where the ball was
extracted from his head, and the doctors ex-
pressed the pelief that he may recover.
Mr.. Creveling Is about fifty years old, ana q resi-.
dent OF Elizabeth, n. j.. where he has family con.
sistlng OF MS wife, two daughters aud an adult
son who does business at Paterson, n. J. At a
late hour last evening ne was still lying at the hos
pital IN condition OF extreme prostration.
The New York herald., 1874-11-19
TALMAGE AT THE BOWERY.

BowERY THEATRE, NEW YORK, Nov. Il, 1874.
To THE EDITOR OF THR HERALD
AS q church manager Mr.. Talmage has few
equals and in that capacity recognize him as q
brother professional. He always secures good
houses. and when the times are dun he doubles
the attractions. his present programme, see IS
an attack upon the theatre. How long he intends
TO run this last sensation do not know, but I
presume ne will withdraw II as soon as his houses
begin to fall on.
Mr.. Tslmage knows, perhaps as well as any man,
that the instincts OF the people are generally
right, and they Will 60 where they can gee
the most for their money. he should noe
complain II his attractions do not draw equal TO
those OF the Ole Bowery Theatre. He is not at 40
great expense, and MS performances are not as
varied Mr.. ralmage constitutes his own stock
company, ana he does all the acting himself. 1his
- TOO much to expect OF any man. have not
been 10 see him lately, and consequently know
nothing about his houses; neither has he been 10
see me recently; II he has he did not maze hlm-
sell known At the box ONCE. I may Therefore DO
giving him some information when / say we aver
age, OF sunday evening. about 5000 people; and
plays OF d strictly moral character. ii Mr. Talmaee
has any doubts about this will pledge myself to
puts put on M tue stage any play ne may write, and he
snall nave tue privilege OF personally superlntend-
Ing the renearsas,
with US the people are never coerced by threats
OF future punishment. They come volun farily and
do not believe any church can show greater pop
ular approval than We receive.
!, Ior one OeueVe tuAt III tnlS Hee land tue people
ought to have the right to select their own places
oil amusement without any interference from rival
establishments.
1t is hardly fair for the Church to turn its guns
upon the theatre when 1t ID ever ready, IN pc
cunlary emergencies, TO solicit the assistance Of
actors. On the o.ner hand the theatrical profes-
sion never asks anything OF the Church except .
prayer, once In while, &C the burial OF Chris
ttan actor aud even this last sad rite has not un-
frequently been refused BY the Church
shall drop In to see Mr.. Talmage some sunday,
and II can take any hints from his management
adopt them. WILLIAM B. FRELIGH.
The New York herald., 1874-11-19
THE ZAOHOS SUICIDE.

Yesterday afternoon Coroner Kessler held an In
quest IN the case OF Ainsworth Yeatman Zachos the
young man VINO recently committed suicide at No.
%94 Third avenue by shooting himself through the
head and chest with pistol. The evidence show ed
that ne was married to an estimable lady on the
eth OF November, after which, with his bride and
number OF friends who had attended the marriage
ceremony, he returned TO the mouse In Third ave-
nue., apparently In cheerful and happy state Of
mind, c0nverstng freely as to his intentions Being
lelt aione IN room Tor short tine he shot
himself as stated. None OF the witnesses observed
anything peculiar IN the manner OF deceased Just
previous 70 the commission OF the act, from whlcn
II s supposed the taking OF his lie was an mpul-
slve act Planned upon the momenf. de had long
been IN the habit OF carrying a pistol TO defend
himself against some one whom he considered his
enemy. 10 tnelr verdict the jury found that de-
ceased was suffering from temporary alteration
oil mind at the time ne committed the deed.
Deceased, VINO was twenty-iour years OF age and
DauVe OF CINCINNATI, was Master OF Masonic
Lodge whose headquarters are in Union square.
from which nis remains were buried ON Sunaay
last.
The New York herald., 1874-11-19
THE POST OFFICE.
Inspection By Postmaster General
Jewell - Interesting Statistics - Pro.
posed Changes.

inspection BY Postmaster General
Jewell - Interesting Statistics - Pro.
posed Changes.
Postmaster General Jewell, who reached the
city yesterday morning for the purpose OF meet.
ing his family, who arrived nom Europe on the
steamship Java, paid visit to the city Post once
yesterday about noon. He was introduced to the
clerks and carriers by Postmaster James, and
being greeted with cheers, made 0 brief speech
from the old church gallery which still surrounds
the interior Of the building. He then,
accompanied BY the Postmaster. visited the
various departments OF the of1ice, including the
distribution carriers, box. newspaper, money
order, cashiers and registration divisions spend.
ing several hours In 0 carefu examination into
the working and details OF each and expressing
himself AZ greatly pleased with the evidence they
or the totally Inadequate and shabby accommo.
dations OF tue old structure, and congratulated
Mr.. james on the prospect OF an early change In
this respect BY removal to the new quarters
In the PARK. Wnle examining Into the workings
OF the stamp department. Governor Jewen's al
tenton was brought 70 the fact that the commis.
sion OF two per cent allowed under the system
established py MS predecessors on sales OF postage
stamps By licensed dealers amounts In this city
alone 70 $25, 900 per annum. he expressed his In
tenti0n, under the authority conferred by the
statute, OF reducing the commission to one per
cent The saving thereby efiected here ($l2,SO0)
win be sufcient TO defray the annual expenses OF
through which amount to ST. 500. 900 annually.
|; 10 understood that the Postmaster General
win repeat his visits Oi inspection to the New YORK
and other large post Onices.
The New York herald., 1874-11-19
OPERA BoUFFE COMMENTS.
LYcEUx THEATRE, FOURTEENTH STREET, ,
Env ~

Nov. II, 1874.
To rHE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
l have no DOUBT that many efforts win be made
to answer DR.. Talnlages remarks. In my judg-
ment power can only be exerted against an obecu
Offering some resistance and TO assertions 60
utterly groundiess but one reply Is, In my opinion,
possibe-silence. As the question OF the influence
Tor good or FOR evil oil the stage 10 once moro
mooted however, should IKE TO ask whether the
statistics OF crime and the death rate OF Paris
London prove these cities, where places OF amuse-
ment are much more numerous in proportion to
their population than those OF New YORK to be more
depraved and unhealthy; and, the advantages
OF sunday entertainments being also discussed,
tngness OF New Workers TO dispense with thls, 70
my thinking, inonensve phase VI amusements
has, by tho testimony OF the same stats tlcal re-
It Is inferred, an avoidance OF drsl day mus.cai
and dramatic representations can Accomplish ,,
There Is nothing sensational In ngures; they Az
deem tests OF this sorG necessary to . jud/mens
upon subject so easily examined that only a
weak mind could take counsel upon y. wIthout
that such evidence would put an END " noe 1H
TO the ravngs resulting rom desire
for notorlcty, OUT 70 considerable misa rehen.
sion n. s 0y ,nseinGep put thoughtess per-
torted view oilIe tnat, IN the DRAMA the innocent
sre muruerea snd .ne guilty triumph; that the
asmosPnere o. we :heatre Is laden with poison,
tne measles and the enjoyment OF dramatic per.
tofMauce mother never hesitatea, but hurries
sS tne COX once-these assurances can only deter
sne reauer from attending refined and enjoyable
representations on one account; they are funnler
than anything TO be heard In the theatre; funnier
even than 0pcrd bouD6. As far as am concerned
iuliy. O. A CHfzzOLA.
The New York herald., 1874-11-19
MANAGER sTUARTs SENTIMENTS.
ALBEMARLB HOTEL, Nov. II, 1874

ALBRMARLE HOTEL, Nov II, 1874
To TIE l. D Toa .F THE HERALD
In the graudest aud most permanent phases OF
literature, there the drama was pre-eminent. Be-
lore the Christian era the Grecian and Roman
drama had become Its most glorious and lnnuen-
tla iruit OF chaste and superb intellect II came
while yet the land OF the Midanites was
unknown to the great Hehrast, who, q
sojourner in that land, became acquainted with
the great drama called Job. Its earliest literary
expression OF thought was dramatic In form.
Through Moses the chosen people OF God became
familiar with that grand psalm. and It's in nuence
upon Hebrew literature Is traced from Gen.
esis to the Apochryphi. Herodotus, the
earliest OF Grecian writer's, is as dramatic
In form and expression as any Of
the historical plays OF Shakespeare. Aris-
tophanes and Sophocles are not more so. The
nooest emanations OF Attic and Roman genius
came with their proudest civilizations where
the drama was most admired and respected, and
its place among public institutions was justly re-
garded q most e1lcaci0us moral teaching
POWER. The laDors OF Roscius were the coreative
OF the inspiration OF Terence. The drama OF Rome
did not survive out preceded the decAdence OF the
Empire. And the earliest revival OF Its successor
In Italian republics found Its home In the Florence
OF Lorenzo de Medlci, surnamed the Magnificent,
season seas ~ 1t I gave nu 5irtn " to '' the @ sraeedies
OF an Alferi. since then Italy mas produced no
great drama, and the Italy OF this century Is not
the mother OF great thought and action, ana so
u is and has been with other great countries.
The golden age oil English literature was the age
OF Elizabeth, and chiefly because OF Shakespeare,
whose works are ever mentioned by morallsts and
devout men BY the same breath that syIlables the
name OF Bible. IL Is ss ignorant a. Ii
Is narrow-minded to esteem the drama
onaste and enicient Offices and purpose
OF Christian ethics. IL has ever been, IN It's best
moods and most natonal dispositions, the hand
maid OF religion and us proper sphere has only
been recognized when Dean Mman, OF ST Pau's,
London, wrote "Fazio." DR.. Home douglas
and Maturih gave US "Bertram. =" IN the Georgian
era OF later literature OF England. wish had
strength or you space 10 allow ME TO travel over
many other beautiful periods, from the severe
beauty OF Addison's '.Cato" TO the present day,
adorned by the delicate etchtngs Uf Robertson and
Boucicaulis lovely pictures OF irish life. Marx
Twain Is the American Moliere, and, by exaggerat-
Ing and holding up TO kindly ridlculo
the iollies and weaknesses OF his coun.
Nymen, chastses them with delicious
malice which Is the most destroying or swOrds-
al, however, teaching morality through ,ts mos,
naAutlIul and enecuve precept0r-example. Why.