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Smyrna times., 1874-12-02

STUDY OF NATURE.-When Smeaton was in
search of that form best fitted to resist the
combined action of the winds and waves, he
found it in the oak When Watt was en-
ployed to conduct the supply of water across
the Clyde to the city of glasgow, he borrowed
his admirable contrivance of flexible water
main from considering the fexibility of the
lobster tail. And so, when Mr. Brunei was
engaged in experimenting the construction of
the tunnel under the Thames it was from
observing the head of an apparently insignif-
cant insect that he derived his first conception
of the ingenious shield which he introduced in
advance of the workmsn, to protect them from
being crushed by the falling in of the earth.
1t becomes us then, while we trace the opera.
rions of human ingenuity in adapting means to
its proposed ends, to raise our thoughts
to that Divine Architect, who has imprinted
traces of His wisdom aad power in all His
works
Smyrna times., 1874-12-02

A popular clergyman says it is interesting
TO observe how many people go 70 the circus
Just to please the children, and very curious
to notice that sometimes it takes several able
bodied men and motherly woman to look after
Que little boy or girl on such an occasion.
Smyrna times., 1874-12-02

A Chicago pork packer, whose pew.rent was
raised to twenty five dollars, exclaimed:
"Great Caesar here nice state Of affairsi
The gospel going up, and pork going down.
What is to become Of us?"
Smyrna times., 1874-12-02

Douglas Jerrold says, in his Hedgehog Let.
ters," that Responsibility is all very we'll for
folks who can have it for ready money but to
be obliged to run in debt for it is enough to
break the heart Of an angel"
Smyrna times., 1874-12-02

A Connecticut town boasts Of young man
so timid that he cannot look needle in the
eve. Many young ladies are troubled With
similar fears whenever they can get any 0ne
else to do their sewing.
Smyrna times., 1874-12-02

allegiance to Him. Let US remember that
He will exalt the righteous though He slay
the wicked. Let us glorify Him, and confess
sing our impurity, and shuddering as we re.
feet that we stand constantly in His holy pres
ence, let US pray that our lips be touched with
the Holy Fire from off the Altar of Sacrifice,
and that we may be purified, 10 go to the
people and proclaim His judgments, His mercy
aud His truth.
And now to Him that hath raised us UP as
nation, aud made us to sit in honor among
the princes of the EARTH that hath filled our
land with fullneSs, and blessed our households
with plentiful supplies, hath not left us
to 90 through the wilderness alone, but in for
bearance hath said will go with thee and
will give you rest, to Him be glory By the
Church i'll all ages. Amen! Amen!
Smyrna times., 1874-12-02

The INFLATIONISTs TO FoRMA NEW PoLIT-
ICAL PARTY.-A convention of between fifty
and sixty gentlemen met at Indianapolis last
Wednesday, to adopt measures for the forna-
ton Of new national political party, "based
upon national currency platform" James
Buchanan, of Indianapolis, was chosen Presi-
dent, and committee of thirteen was appoin-
ted to report resolutions. Their report, which
was presented in the evening, declares that all
the national and State banking currency should
be Withdrawn, and that in lieu thereof legal
tender notes should be issued by the Govern
ment without the intervention of any banking
corporation, said legal tenders to be inter
changeable with registered 3. 65 per cent bonds.
Among the principal members of the Conven.
tion were Horace II. Day, of New York /;
Alexander Campbell, of Illinois Alex. Troup,
of Conn, and l.. A. Wood, of XIV. Letters
were read from George p Drew OF New Jersey,
Henry Carey Baird of this city, John A.
Thomson Of West Virginia, and others, favor
ing the movement. In March or April next,
a -" national meeting is to be held at Cleve-
land, to consider the propriety of nominating
Presidential ticket. Indiana, Illinois, New
Jersey, Michigan, New York, Ohio and
Kentucky were represented in the meeting.
Smyrna times., 1874-12-02

An exchange says: The man who named
Mauch Chunk, Pennsylvania, has just died,
and it's our private opinion that he ought to
have done so couple of years before he was
Smyrna times., 1874-12-02

Entered according to ACT OF |
Congress-, In the year
1874, in the once OF the Lib
rarian of Congress, at Wash
ington.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1874-10-30

Every year increases the popularity
of this valuable Hair Preparation;
which is due to merit alone. We can
assure our old patrons that it is kept
fully up to It's high standard; and it
is the only reliable andperfected prep
aration for restoring GRAY OR FADED
HAIR to its youthful color, making it
soft, lustrous, and silken. The scalp,
by its use, becomes white and clean.
1t removes oil eruptions and dandruf,
and, by its tonic properties, prevents
the hair from falling out, as it stimu-
lates and nourishes the hair-glands.
By its use, the hair grows thicker and
stronger. In badness, it restores the
capillary glands to their normal vigor,
and will create new growth, except
in extreme old age. 1t is the most
economical HAIR DRESSING ever used,
as it requires fewer applications, and
gives the hair q splendid, glossy ap-
pearance. A. A. Hayes, MD, State
Assayer of Massachusetts,, says, "The
constituents are pure, and carefully
selected for excellent quality; and /
consider it the BEST PREPARATION
for its intended purposes"
Sold BY all Drug0ists, and Dealers IN Medicines.
Price Ono Dollar.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1874-10-30
SEWING MACHINE SALESOF 1873

The table sev Ing Machine Sales for 1873,
shows tina ur les last year amounted to
232, 444 hu 1red and thirty two thou
sand, four ndre and forty-four) Machines
being large increase over the sales Of the pre-
vious year (lS72)
The table shows that our sales exceed those
of any other company, for the period named.
by the number of 113, 254 Machines, or
nearly double those OF any other Company.
1t may be further stated that the sales Of 1873,
ly larger increase, beyond the sales OF other
makers, than of any other year.
For instance in 1872 we sold $4,000 more Ma
chimes than any other Company, whereas, in
| 1878, the sales were
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1874-10-30
NJ e w
LEATHER STORE.
DAVID IRWIN, PrOp'r.
THE oLP
BROOM FACTORY.

W. u. RELDING, THE GENTLEMAN
" who manufactured tho aFst brooms In
ihis CITY, has Just returned nom California and
y again enga9ed IN tho old business ut his old
stand In the Meialer building, near Posters
Nul yl0nlWL
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1874-10-30
llS,254 MACHINES IN EXCESS
OUR HIGHEST COMPETITOR.

These figures are all the more remarkable
for the reason that the sales Of the principal
Companies In 1873 are less than their snles in
1879 whereas, as has been shown, our sales
have largely increased.
The account OF sales Is from sworn returns
made to the owners OF the Sewing Machine
Patents.
1t will hardly be denied, that the superiority
Of the SINGER MACHINES is fully demon.
strated-at all events that their popularity in
the household is unQuestlonable.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1874-10-30

TIE FALL RIVER CALAMirr. al.
though the loss of life occasioned hy
the burning of the wooden mill at
Fall River is not quite so large as al
first reported, the full details do not
materially diminish the horrors Of
the disaster. More than score of
young girls--mere children-were
killed outright; more than thirty are
seriously injured. Pent up in a RAG
ing furnace Of smoke and flame sixty
feet from the ground, absolutely wild
with terror, these poor little creatures
failed 10 avail themselves Of the slen-
dor and insufficient means Of escape
that were provided. Some sprang
from the windows, some shrank back
into the flames; and perhaps those
who then and there met their death
were less unfortunate than those who
have saved their lives only TO be
permanently crippled and disfgured.
Whatever may be the verdict Of the
investigation which follows this dis
aslers tue blame for it must fall on
human shoulders.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1874-10-30
Buckingham's Dye
FOR THE WHISPERS,

As our Remover in many cases re-
quires too long time, and too much
care, to restore gray Or faded Whisk-
ers, we have prepared this dye, in one
preparation; which will quickly and
efectually accomplish this result. 1t
is easily applied, and produces q color
which viii neither rub nor wash oil.
Sold by all Druggists. Price Fihy
Cents.
Manufactured by R. P. HALL & CO.,
NASHUA, N.H.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-28
STATE NE VS..

There appears in the last issue of the Morning
Star, "reminiscences of the late Rev. T.. knowlton,
of South Montyil,e, from the pen of President
Cheney.
On Wednesday night burglars entered the house
of Charles and Ben { ole chloroformed them and
after securing $3.50 cash. got away unmolested.-
These gentlemen are wel-to-do farmers and the
event has created a sensation in the neighborhood
where they reside. The one who awoke first in
the morning was obliged to call in physician to
restore his brother to consciousness. No clue to
the perpetrators Bangor Wing
Mrs. Martha Reed, of Mount Desert was 100
years old Sunday.
We understand the pittston Shoe Factory enter
Prise, which has been hanging fire for several
weeks, has at last been settled, and the parties
from Lynn, Mass, have decided to locate on the
premises of the Ken. Land 4 Lumber Co. As to
the extent of their business and conditions of &C
ceptance, we are not informed, but shall probably
know more about the matter next week Card
ner Reporter.
Some good horses are being sold in Somerset
county for good prices.
The Reporter says that on Tuesday evening last
as Fred son of Mr. George Nining, residing on
Spring street, Gardiner, was taking care of
horse, the animal became frightened and kicked
young VInng nflictng severe injuries.
Among the smart, healthy ard well clad boys
and girls that fill our streets at sChool-tme,
promise fairer to become useful and good men
and women than those coming from the residences
OF foreign citizens. Their good looks and
COOK behavior are worthy of notice-and those
who are accustomed to see them at church men
ton them in terms of commendation the infer
ence being that they are under good systems of
social training.-[ Waterville Mail.
The young men Of Machias have form ed them
selves into temperance organization.
The News says that C. R. IIaraden, the former
cashier of the First National and Savings Banks
of Wiscassct, died Wednesday, after an illness of
about ten months.
The Brunswick Telegraph chronicles two acct
dents in Topsham Mrs. Nancy H. Drawn, lady
SO years of age, on Wednesday fell on the ice in
going from the house to the barn and broke her
right arm both bones, about two inches above the
wrist Mr.. Harvey Thompson was chopping wood
for Mr.. &. f. White, on Wednesday. a tree fell
on him and confined him to the ground so that it
was necessary to use levers TO free him. lie was
badly injured and is a man scventy-ive years OF
age.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-28

was full attendance Of parents and children,
scholars and teachers and the evening passed very
pleasantly.
During the day there was general suspension
of business, more especially in the afternoon.
Everybody seemed happy, and there was mark
cd degree Of sobriety and good conduct on the
Streets the records Of the police court will show.
By common consent, State street was given up to
the purposes of trotting park All the fast nags
of the three cities seem to have been trotted
out. There was fast bat very careful driving, no
smash-up or accident Of any ind whatever &C.
curing, although the horses were driven at the
top of their speed. There were eighty teams
counted on the street at one time. The slcighing
was very good.
The usual religious exercises were held in st.
Marks EpiscopaD church, which was decorated
with evergreen for the occasion. Singing was
very fine feature in the services. The Sunday
School connected with this parish will have fes-
tival to-day.
One hundred couples participated in the
ball given at Meonian Hall, in the evening, by
Richardson's Orchestra. The best of order was
preserved, and the affair so successful that the
Orchestra have determined to give New Years
ball. on New Years eve, Thursday evening.
So, ali things considered, Christmas was never
more happily spent, gifts more bounti-
full appropriate
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Nallomell lOral Mems.

Christmas sleigh rides, day and evening, were
never more numerous, gay and jolly than on FRI
day last. $50 say we all of us =
The early closing movement seems to have fail
ed ANONYMOUSLY. Who will father the response
bility'
Mr.. Geo W. White Of this city, who for the past
few months has been confined to his house by
sickness, fell while endeavoring to walk across the
room, breaking one of his thigh bones and giving
him so severe shock to render recovery
doubtful for time. We learn that he is now do
ing WE'LL though his disease, consumption, renders
his case a critical one.
Sand or ccal ashes should be distributed freely
along cur icy sidewalks.
Lengthening of days and sire ngthenng of cold
may be expected about this time, unless "Od
Probabilities shall interfere with his new tangled
notions!
Christmas presents by mail "the thing"
this year. Everybody seemed to take advantage
of Uncle Sans four pound merchandise law, to
the complete disgust of express CON panes, and
enormous extension of mail bags
Whenever you may conscientiously feel con-
strained to administer what may well be deemed
prudent and wise counsel to the erling, and are
told to go to the devil, don't do it. There is no
law, moral, immoral or divine to compel you to
do so for the sake of keeping others company!
Our traders never did more profitable and sat-
isfactory Christmas business than during the past
week This week affords another golden oppor-
tunity to supply the Happy New Year" demand.
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Loss Of the Bark Amity-Perils of the Sea.

Among the telegraphic items to the Journal on
the Oath inst, was despatch from Ireland, say
ing that two survivors from the crew Of the bark
"Amity" had been rescued at sea, and landed at
Queenstown. The remainder of the crew had all
been lost by the laundering of their vessel.
We little think of the terrible meaning of these
words as we glance them while sitting by
our comfortable frcsides, enjoying the pleasures
Of home and society. There are lone wives sit
ting with their children. Who shall tell them !?
What hearts strong enough to bear them the aw-
full news that husband and father gomez Yet
this is what it means happyhomes made desolate
widows and orphans wailing for those who Shall
never come back. Yes, close by u.s. hearts are
wrung with anguish and eyes streaming with
tears for those brave men who went out IN that
large barque to bring back to us the Injuries of
other lands. How sad it is to reflect that, in this
feastiDg time, sudden and indescribable woe has
sent mourning into our midst.
The bark "Amity, of Bath, Capt. Patten, sailed
from Philadelphia the 10Th of November, for Ant
werp. The cable informs us that she foundered
when about one-third of the way across, and all
but two were drowned, by the capsizing of their
boats
Capt. Patten belonged in the neighboring town
of Bowdoinham, where he left wife and one
child. lie is described by his neighbors and
friends as a young, smart and intelligent Ship
master. His loss will be keeny felt by all who
knew him, and the llveliest sympathy will be
awakened for her suddenly called to mourn
her lost husband. Who the officers and crew
is not known here. They have gone to swell the
long list of those who will never come back:
Would that we conld all feel the dread price we
pay for our commerce. From every town along
our coasts and rivers it draws its victims. Every
breeze from Off the ocean brings the old story
our bravest and best, always in their manhood
and prime, if not youth, lie down, down, down in
its depths. Fond mothers all around us feel that
they can never visit the graves Of their lost chill
d,cn; and wives cannot tell their sons and daugh-
tiers where lie those who went out to do or die for
them.
The ocean is covered with these "Toilers of the
Sea-" battling for life with the angry storms and
waves, and that dreary winter has thrown
its chilling mantle over the sea, may the God of
the mariner protect them, their wives and little
ones. j. III. D.
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tMarrteD.

In this city, 22d inst, by Rev c. + Penney Hart
well w Lyon to Miss Rexanna n. Morrison, both
of Augusta; also by the same, Thomas j. Macy to
Miss Nancy f. Hopkins, both of Whitehead; 2ith
inst. by the same, IIarre A. stevens to Miss Anne
w. Brann, both of Augusta; also by the same,
Geo. Frank Newhall of Lynn, Mass, to Mrs. AlEira
II. Patten of Litchfeld; by the same, Charles o..
Tibbetts to Miss Hattie F. Higgins, both of Angus
Ia; 25h inst, by the same, Charles Il. Knowles to
Miss Eleanor G. Stone, both OF Augusta: also by
the same, Edward S. Packard to Miss Addie L..
Lapham, both OF Augusta.
In this city, cath inst, by Rev. X. Sanderson,
Frank r. Turner of this city, to Ella c. Packard OF
Manchester.
In North Vassalboro'. 2lst inst. by Rev &. G..
Winslow, Henry r. Burgess to Miss ANNE +. Wes-
ton. both of North Vas salboro'.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-28
CUBA.

Havana, December 26. The Diario to-day says
Seniors Albania and Aguera have purchased two
steamers for the purpose Of bringing fillibusterng
expeditions to Cuba. Cen Jordan is to return to
the island, accompanied by Aquera and the
former will assume the chief command of the
insurgents. The Dario further states that Aida
ma and Others intends to re-establish the Cuban
Junta in New York, with the object of regaining
the influence and power formerly held by that
body and creating situation in Cuba similar to
that existing in 1869, by the commission of all
possible depredations by the insurgents 1t says
that Captain General Concha knows much more Of
the plans of the insurgents, than what is now pub
lished.
The Diario gives publicity to the foregoing be-
cause Concha dislikes mysteries. Concha is re-
solved as on former occasions, to control the enc
mics of Spain everywhere.
A letter to the Dario reports strong efforts as
being made in Washington TO obtain the recogni
zance of the Cubans as beliggerants. The let
ter couples the name of Senior ALBANIA and of
Collector Casey with these reports and says the
object is to throw on the market the Cuban bond
held in Washington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-28
LOUISIANA.
Personal Encounter.

New Orleans, December 26. The difficulty be-
tween Ryerly and Yarmouth grew out of con-
troversy between Yarmouth and the Bulletin
which led to the publication on Friday, by War
mouth, of card addressed to the Manager of the
Bulletin, rejecting upon that paper and Mr.. jew
ell, one of its editors.
Governor Yarmouth to-day makes the follow
ing statement about the difficulty:
yesterday, after my card appeared in the Pic
ayune, l was called upon by friend of Jewell,
card, which l declined to make, whercupon he
asked me if | would accept challenge to fight a
duel, remarkpg at the same time that it was gen
orally understood that would not fight. / re-
piled that would not fight if could well avoid
it, as was not fighter, and that it would be time
enough to answer the question about duelling
when was challenged.
Later in the day the affair contdcd to our
respective friends. They met at eight O'Clock last
evening and agreed that Jewel and myself should
fight in Alabama on Monday morning, the weap-
ons to be duelling pistols and distance 10 paces.-
These terms having been accepted, did not OF
course apprehend an attack, especially not from
any one connected with the Bulletin.
My understanding Of such matters is that an
tagonists pending meeting should be courteous,
and was just on the eve of tipping my hat to
Mr.. Ryeily, in front of whom two ladies were
walking, the street being crowded, when he struck
me with a heavy stick on the head intlicting a
wound two inches long on the left temple, extend
ing back from the forhead. He struck me three
times when l clnched with him. In the reaa-
time taking my knife out of my pocket with my
arms around his shoulders, got my hands to-
gether and opened the knife. Just then felt Iy-
erly falling on me. Soon after we fell police
man took the knife out of my hands, and some OF
the crowd pulled Ryerly off. l understand he has
been cut and that am accused Of doing the cut
ting
Yarmouth was arrested Immediately after the
fight and conveyed to the parish prison to avail,
the result of Ryerson's wounds. Ryerson received
six wounds in tee abdomen, one Of whice his ply
scsns consider very dangerocs, but not necessari-
ly fatal
Shortly after being wounded Ryerly was re.
moved to the Orleans Infrmary.
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Christmas ut VassalborO'.

Mr. EDITOR The superintendent of the Sab
bath school here and several benevolent ladies,
never let Christmas pass without observing it in
some manner appropriate to the great event.
Therefore, last evening the Methodist and Friends
Sabbath schools consolidated in celebrating Christ
mos Eve, and assembled at the Methodist church,
where wa, the usual Christmas tree, whose limbs
did not hang down with such costly gifts as we
have seen in some years. Yet as the celebration
was more particularly intended for the enjoyment
of the children, the tree was generously loaded
with such fruit as makes the young heart glad.
Young and old were alike favored with useful
gifts. Rev. Mr.. Winslow and DR.. Gates spoke
words appropriate to the occasion, and Friend
Thomas Nichols made the audience laugh. So
much as been said about the performance Of Mr..
Winslow's two little boys, that it would be ungen-
erous to forget them Their singing delighted
the audience and elected many expressions of adj
miraton and affection
Yesterdays snow storm "grcased the warp" so
that Christmas will pass off very smoothly Christ
mas festival at No. Nassaboro' tonight.
Now, gentlemen, as we have no Christmas gift
to bestow, although you in our estimation are en-
inently deserving of one, the best we can do this
time is to "Wish you happy New Year"
ONCE A WEEK.
East Vassalboro', Dec. %, 1874.
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FOREIGN.
Holland.

Hague, Deem er 26. Her Peste Councillor of
the Dutch legation at Paris, has been appointed
minister for the Netherlands at Washington.
Spain.
Bayonne, December 26 The Carllsts have Of
ferred to restore the German brig Gustavo, seized
by them last week oil Zarawez, if the amount
which they allege is due to their custom house by
the vessel is paid.
Russia.
st. Petersburg, December &c. A ukaz has been
issued, declaring the Grand Duke Nicholas son of
the Emperors brother insane and placing him I'M
der the guardianship of his father.
- England.
London, December 90. The ship County of
Ay, at Glasgow TO- day from New York, and bark
Malvina Schutt at Liverpool, from Wilmington,
n. c., are much damaged, having experienced
heavy gales.
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For the Interest of all Pa, ties.

There can now be no doubt of the wisdom Of the
course pursued by Governor Bramette, with refer
ence TO the last Grand Gift Concert Of the Ken
lucky Library The shcrt postponement to Feb
ruary 9th, will insure the sale of every ticket
which will be more satisfactory TO every ticket
holder, and more for the interest Of the Library
and that there may be no doubt of its coming off
this time, the Governor proposes to return every
ticket holders money in Of failure. f&w