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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-03-17

KFNNEBEC COUNTT.-IfU Court Of Pr0bdfe
held at augusta, on thefourfh Monday Of February
1874.
4 CERTAIN INSTRUMENT, purporting to be
N the last will and testament of Ann Bachelor,
late of Read6eld, in said county, deceased having
been presented for probate:
ORDERED, That notice thereof be given three
weeks successfully, prior to the fourth Monday
of March next, in the Kennebec journal, news
paper printed in Augusta, that all persons inter-
ested may attend at Probate Court then to be
holden at Augusta, and show cause, if any why the
said instrument should not be proved, approved
and allowed as the last will and testament of the
said deceased
- LII L RAKER Indpe
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t'e necessaries of life. So situated. they
cannot long survive. There Is something
Ffong somewhere. If 1Ir. Lang is night
md will hold the Oranges in check and
Keep them out Of politics as a body, the
STATESMAN VIII do them all the good in our
power We do not propose to war upon the
anizatlon as a body, SO long as it keeps
aipof from political organizations. The
Patrons, undoubtedly have the right to vote
for whom they please; and in this respect,
we anticipated the most admirable reforms
in tie material elected to represent the in
teresis Of the country. It was thought and
believed that they would exercise a sound
and severe discretion in selecting men for
Office; that only the good and true could
expect their votes; and that, consequently,
in most cases, they would vote for the Demo-
cratic nominees as the most honest and COM
potent men to fill the offices.
Mr. Lang may do much to avert the new
movement. and bring back the patrons to
the platform of principles upon which
they first went before the country. In this
effort we shall aid him, but if he, like some
othces, shall wink at political afiliation,
the influence of the STATESMAN viii be
used to defeat them. There is no political
party which can supplant the Democracy, or
show more benefcent principles.
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A GooD MOVEMENT is on foot in Phila-
delphia to give the poor children OF that
city at least one days recreation in the
country. For this purpose a systematic
arrangement is being made and the wealthy
are called upon to give part of the means
which they spend for pleasure every sum-
mer, which will be used as fund to pay
their fare on the cars to different points
This viii be continued during vacation, so
that the children may re-enter school with
healthy bodies and vigorous minds.
The Northern people, who were formerly
quite penurious, are now getting to be hu-
name and charitable. We are pleased TO
record the fact
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rs.a. 81 Paslas nalIrs.a 0sa.e.ag.

The following is the text Of the bin a. L
passed Congress:
Be 4 enacted Jv he Senate and HoGee Qf
BepfesestqtiCes ef The United Stats ef Amer
ica IN Congress assembled, That the Texas aud
Pacific Railway Company is hereby empow-
cred 70 secure, BY one or more mortgages
upon the whole or any portion 81 ifs line,
the construction bonds heretofore author
lied 70 be issued, and 70 cancel the mort
gage now on record with the Secretary Of
the Interior 50 far az the same can be done
without prejndice 70 existing rights, and 70
substitute therefor the mortgage o. mort
QaQes hereby authorized, which substituted
mortgages shall expressly reserve al rights
which may have been acquired under the
existing mortgage; pr0bide1, that the ag-
gregate Of the said bondefo bc 'eeucd under
aud secured By said mortgage ol mortgages
shall not exceed the limit heretoiorg fixed
BY Congress. and said mortgages for tho
division cast Of Fort Worth shall embrace
the roads and property of the southern Pa
ciiic Railroad Company and oi the southern
Transcontinenial keilgag Company, hereto
fore merged 81 and consolidated with the
said Texas and Pacific RailFay Compan4
under the authority and requirements 81 che
laws of the State of Texas; and which roads
80 merged as aforesaid shall for that and al
ofhcl purposes be deemed aad taken 70 be
part Of the said Texas and Pacific Railway.
and shall hereafter be subjected 70 ali tie
provisions and limitations 81 the act of Con-
eFess incorporating said company, and ol
the seppicments thereto; oae pfD1idct s-
fteI, that nothing IN this eel ahalI Be con-
strued q have the effect 70 entitIe the said
corporation to any other - further riehtsto
public lands or ia any other Iespeet a. against
fhc United States than such as ~ Law i is
now entitled 20.
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THE Houston Age has passed back into
the hands Of the immortal Dan McGary who
is so well known to the press Of Texas. We
welcome Dan to the editorial fraternity,
and wish him the most abundant success
editorially, financially and politically.
Col. Gustave Cook having accepted the
position Of criminal judge of the counties
Of Galveston and Harris could not continue
to discharge the duties Of editor; and there.
fore very wisely retires- The colonel, now
judge, has made many warm friends; and
viii be long remembered BY the knights Of
the quill.
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THE New York Herald says that ''the ap-
pearance of the comet night before last, as
seen through an eight foot achromatic tele-
scope, is that of bright opal in setting
of diamonds. The head of the comet is a
nucleus of lnfnitesimal stars, but the cen
trail cluster seems to blend into one star, and
the combination bringing together variety
of tlnts makes the resemblance to an opal. :"
The tail of the comet is said to be 8, ,O0o, 900
miles. IsA
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THE freedapa1's banking business has not
resulted in any material benefit to the freed
men; but SO far as experience goes, tits q
rich success. The freedmen have worked
hard, in some cases, and deposited their
money with the utmost confidence. But
now when they 60 to draw the money is
not forthcoming. Still, as their good
friends the Yankees haveused their money
to their own advantage, they should not
complain. Their Northern friends viii
soon make some arrangements to give them
another chance to deposit.
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BASE BALL CONTEST. lin the contest Sat
urday between the Trinitys of Dallas and
the Blue Stockings Of Dehison, the game
was won by the latter, the score standing
as follows Trini9s 80, Blue stockings 50
time S:15.
The game between Shreveport and the
Mutuals of Dallas was called on the fifth
inning. Shreveport scored so, Mutuals q;
time 2:15.
Sunday, the champion game was played
between Shreveport and Denison. Shreye-
port scored II. Denison 16; time 2:15.
If clubs cannot find time to play through
the week, they would do well to quit alto
gether. Playing on Sunday Is shame, and
should be dlscountenanced.
Monday, the Blue Stockings Of Denison
and Trinltys of Dallas played game for
the championship of the State Denison
scored 81, Trinitys 10. The game was called
on the eighth inning; time 3 :00.
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a wan OLOUD-

Sometime since an article appeared in the
STATESMAN, showing that the relations be
tween France and Prussia were of a very
critical character, and that it was only
question of time when the war would
actually begin. Some then thought that
the article was purely sensational, and
that, as France had been so recently de-
feated and weighed down by heavy in
demnity, she would not again soon measure
swords with Prussia. A recent London
correspondent states that France recently
resolved to fortify her eastern frontier,
which is now wholly unprotected,
without a single fortress between Paris
on the one hand and Metz and
strasburg on the other, which could resist
an invading army. Therefore 1t was de-
termined to build Notifications at Verdun
and Langres, and that the trouce de Beltort
should be made impossible by system of
permanent works, The same correspondent
says that so soon as the German govern
ment found it out, France was notified that
these forts could not be built. If such is
the fact, France is left but one alternative,
and that is to prepare for war without de-
lay, and then build the forts at all hazards,
or be driven from the field by superior
numbers.
We are on the eve of great events, it
would appear. What the result will be, no
that, if France and Germany should again
declare war against each other, the other
great powers will participate.
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THE Advisory Committee Of the State
Grange of Missouri, have called State Con
yentibn to meet at Jefferson City on the
second day Of September next, for the pur-
pose Of considering the propriety Of inan-
gurating peoples party"
SO it win be seen that the Changers are
seriously turning their attention 70 politics.
They no doubt think that they have the
power now and believe that it viii be
very easy matter to walk over the track
with the certainty of success. But the
Know Nothings were of the same opinion;
and fora time carried all before them, until
they GOT down to Virginia, where the noble
Ex-Governor Wise met them and most sig
nally defeated FlournOy, who was the can
didate of the Know Nothings for Governor
of the State. Wise the Democratic candi-
date was elected by several thousand ma
jority; and from that time the Know Moth
ings rapidly went down and passed away.
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THE feeling IN favor Of calling consti-
tutional convention is growing very strong.
It is looked upon as the only final relief
from the ills which we now suffer. t is
cheering to note the numbers who wheel
into line and suggest ample and sufficient
reasons in favor Of the call. The Governor
is in favor Of convention; and we would
not be surprised If those members Of the
Legislature who opposed convention at
the last session were to come out also as
strong advocates in favor OF one. Thefeel
ing is becoming almost epidemic.
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ssPDGE's" communication viii be read
with great pleasure. II you are duh, read
it; If yon are lively, read it; If you are
lonesome, read It; II Jon ere sharp, read IL;
and if you are dun, read It often. Il Is
spicy and crisp, good for old and young.
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A cARPEr-BAooER BY the name Of Smith,
so-called Congressman, has had the I'M
pudence to introduce a bin in Congress, un-
asked, to form new State with the coun-
ties Of Chambers. Liberty. Polk, Dallas,
Denton, Cook, east Of the Trinity, and Of
the parishes Of caddo and De Soto. and
thus form a new State called Texana.
Amazing audacityl
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THE Dallas Herald. the true and tined adj
pies, will hereafter be published by MessrS
Swindells s. Simmons. Major John Henry
Brown, who has so ably edited the Herald
for the last nine months retires, and the edi-
torial department will hereafter be con-
Quoted by Major E. C. Mcclure, formerly a
citizen of South Carolina, and for four years
the editor of the Chester Reporter, leading
Democratic paper of his native State. We
most heartily welcome the Major to the
editorial fraternity of Texas. lI
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NO. 81
THE TNrERNArroNAE RAILROAD
CASE.

The supreme Court decided. Thursday,
that mandsmus did not lie against the
Comptroller to compel him to sign the
bonds issued in favor Of the international
Railroad Company, or in any other case;
that his duties were not alone ministerial: !:
that he formed q part Of the Executive
power of the State; and that he could
exercise sound discretion as 10 the
duties which he was required to per
form under the Constitution and laws
Judge Reeves delivered dissenting
opinion, in which he held that the duties 81
the Comptroller were ministerial; that the
Supreme Court had jurisdiction, and that
mandan4s would. lie against him. The
late hour at which the opinion was de-
livered, and its length, prevented its publ
cation to-day, but, as it is case Of so
much importance to the people Of the
State, and has given rise to great variety
of views and opinions, we may publish it
in day or two.
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We have communication to-day, in rela-
ton to the destruction Of the fish in our
waters. The writer thinks that they should
be better protected, and calls upon the Leg
islature when theyreassemble to make such
laws as viii secure US the pleasure Of fish,
but more especially the shad which have
been recently placed in the river.
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So soon as the general laws are published
we viii give our readers the law in relation
to fishermen, seines, fishes, ETC. In the
meantime, we trust that a due regard to
the well being of the little fishes will be
observed by all persons, and that we viii
not hear of their wanton and wholesale de-
structon. It is charged that many persons
are perfectly reckless in catching and de-
stroying the fnny tribe-some for mere
sport, others without regard to conse-
quences, through mere love of destruc-
tion This should not be tolerated; !;
and such persons ought to be reported.
The forty thousand young shad which
were turned loose in the Colorado on the
fourth instant should be protected until
they arrive to maturity. They are the
most delicious fish in the world; and when
they run up stream, as they will do, to
their old haunts, fishermen can make more
money by catching and selling them than
they now make, during a whole season.
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THE Corpus Christi Gasstte is proud Of
It's new press, which is capable Of running
Of one thousand impressions an hour. The
Gasetts has moved into oa new Office, and
now has the look Of supreme happiness.
Glad 70 witness yOur prosperity. neighbor.
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SEVERAL counties Of Minnesota have been
ruined By the grasshoppers. Thecrops have
been swept away Is completely g by fire.
Nothing has been left. Millions have in
vaded the State. Governor DaFis has ap-
pealed to the Oranges to assist tie stricken
West
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Mr.. W. T. MELTON, who Is the publisher
and proprietor Of the San Saba Bees win
now assume the duties Of editor, IS 1Ir. and
1lrs. Lessine have retired. The drst isne
under his management makes good show.
ing for lLr. Notions energy and capacity.
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the bitterness Of the past be discarded from
their councils; and let patience and judg-
ment control their actions.
We wish to see the present canvass con
Quoted on higher ground than ever before,
and in better spirit. II guided by wis-
dom, our victory viii be complete and
sweeping.
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Headlight certificate No 32i for one league and
labor. issued 10 John b. Gay by the Board Of Land
August 4 1856, No. 486S4SGf
Headlight certificate No Ssi for GO acres issuied to
William N Sparks BY the Board Of Land Commission
ors, Galveston county. $1,000
Certificate for go acres unconditional TO william
Mccoy BY special act, February z, 1858
Certificate for so acres, bounty 10 9 f. Sparks I'M
DER special act, September J. i856
Headlight certdcate No 49, for 60 acres Issued to
OF Lamar county. n.
Certificate for 1850 acres Issued to John Sparks by
special act, August 26 1856
Certificate for $40 acres, bounty Issued to John B.
Gaines under special act, September l. 1853
Certificate for so acres, bounty No. 1855 20 George
seSls5 sr so 81 By ths me
Board Of Land Commissioners Of Washington county
No. no, issued to Francis Jordan, by w. A. Lacy,
administrator for league and labor BY the District
Court Of Nacogdoches, May 1871.
II not heard irom IN the time prescribed by law, ap-
jsi7 WOW JAMES E. RECTOR.
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THE hold Of the Spaniards on Cuba is
gradually relaxing. Portions of the island
which were held fora long time with great
tenacity are aboutto be relinquished to the
Cubans, who are pressing forward with the
most commendable zeal and determination.
The finances Of the islandsare in a most de-
plorable condition; and it Is in vain that
the Captain General attempts to give conf
dence in tho currency. The situation is
looked upon as most favorable to the in
surgents; and It Is believed that in a short
time there viii be demonstrations which
viii plainly indicate that Cuba has passed
away from Spain forever.
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SIT were better to elect Grant the third
and the seventh term than go under Hughes
and his negroes. To US the defeat Of negro
rule here j. 10 save society aud decent ex-
Surely Gen. Grant and all Northern gentle
men know thar our white men, including
over $4,000 ex Confederate braves in Yir-
glnia. are the resi- morsl, intellectual and
political power Of the State, If not Of the
whole South-are implicitly to berelied upon
aud are Invaluable as friends It cannot be
that be viii spnrn prpffer Of reconciliation
from such men for the sake Of Hughes and
his horlles.
''Don't tire in your Iabors.
Truly yours,
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.eAr.n1sor ~ ~ Q -.

MADISON, Va, Dec. Q, 1873.
'tDear ColOneE-Yours received. I bear
in mind all you say, and am alive to it.
Although was somewhat disappointed in
General Grants message, and regret very
much the civil rights paragraph, especially
IN. view of the Supreme Court decision in
the Butchers case, yet 1 am going to fight
it out on the present line, at least as long
as all one summer.
ls'Very truly yours,
81. L. KEMPFR.
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FIsHEs AND sRINEs.

Do the fishermen, who cast their seines in
the waters of the beautiful Colorado and
other streams Of Texas, know that there is
a law against seining through the spring
spltw nIrszy ,.aa.atba rul,ilo tha fsh-a ara
do not, we viii inform them that such is
the fact; and that they may be compelled
to pay fine, for violating the law, which
win amount to more money than all the fish
viii which are caught and sold during the
prohibited season. It win be the duty Of
the district judges to give the law in charge
to the grand juries, and they viii be COM
PEELED by their oaths to indict all persons
whom they know to have violated the law.
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WHERE Su0uLD THE CONVENTION
HE HEIDI

Some Of the border counties are COM
planning that their convenience was not con-
suited when the convention was called in
the Fifth District, to meet at Hampstead.
While we do not object to the place, stiI it
does appear that their complaints are well
founded. The locality for holding the
convention should be as central as possible,
taking into the calculation the facilities for
travelling from the various points in the dis
trict. One portion could afford togo twice
as far as another, because the travel by rail
is so much easier and quicker; while from
another portion one-half the distance trav-
eled on horseback or in a vehicle would be
tedious and tiresome. We think that Aus
tin would be more central; still no objec-
ton would be made to any other place, if
selected with an eye to the facilities of
travel.
The only object sought to be accom-
plished by any change should be more
equitable selection, one which could give no
ground for complaint.
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T osT,
Headlight No. S01 for so aeres, issued to ID. NJ
EhSklNS May g 1873 BY the Land Board OF Galveston
county; also headlight No. Is for $40 acres issued to
AUGUSTUS BURR, Nay IS, 1874, by the Land Board
OF Brazora county. II not heard from IN sixty days
duplicates win be demanded.
je20 sw BARNES PARKER, Agent
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An INDICATED balance Of co acre land certificate
IA the ntme % David s. Filce issued By the commits
rioner of The General Land Ooce, February ~ 1883
n not heard from within the time prescribed by law
viii apply b the proper authority for duplicate
AUSTIN, Jaly ], iS1A VIZ. WELLS,
iyoWet
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Headlight certificate No 3. for 50 acres, issued
hy tho Court % Claims, November 81 1851 20 Joseph
III iogere IL not heard from within 20 days, applica-
SPENCE 4 McGILE,
lnye8Not For heirs.
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me healrleht cf N'n aIecfe No 81 ior 60 acros
issacf My a ieIf hl ~ land Ioar1 81 I1.el conn
a. snt Ire InrIIr1Ir oo.drIr1t rI 4ohu G. IEtra No
n1-1I1i for s.. acIcs iesnl1 November lf lta1 ~ II
cIcshF Csr1rl eslorIf % t1c 4cnCroI Land o1ct. III
rcl heart ffom n ninety oeF4, duplication WI. b
t0os ~, Ascent Tor or'l,..s
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j. OST.
Alternate certificate Noe 1851 and i6iS1 issued
October 90 1854 for go acres Of land each, 70 the
Southern Pacific Railroad Company by s. Crosby Com
from IN The time prescribed by law, application VIII be
made for duplicates.
mya2 w9s ]. 3. RECTOR.
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Augmentation headlight certificate No. Il for $50
acres, issued 70 Patrick Quinn the twentyhfh day
Of June, 1875, by the Lana Board OF Victoria county,
and nrs class headlight No. so, for one labor issued
Of san Augustine county,
II not heard from In sixty days a duplicate win be
demanded
BARNES PARKER,
jeia W9W ha Agent.
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have lost headlight certificate, issued to Ri
Lankford, for league and one labor, by the Dis
triet Court Of Red River, fall term, 1871. IN not
heard from bY the Commissioner OF the General Land
ONCE IN ninety days, shall apply for duplicate
jy9 9tw JOWN w. REESE.
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oST,
DONATION LAND WARRANT no. S. for go
acres OF land, issued 10 JOHN 7. tPILLEIS. the
twenty-afih Of September 1850, BY 9. r. Johns,
Comptroller.
II not heard from within ninety days, application win
c. r. JOHNS & CO..
jei9 Wot Agents for owners.
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.IADlt0-,i All1.I ~, 1873.
',Dw C The t11s $ 1cln1 more
and better than the combined 81 1T press. II
thcy don't haul oI from EelEal roIIIics
they VIiIl deeply hult ~. Ian irrEa 8 ll1
% Get them o. tle night track.