Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-04-23
NalIomrll EoraI Mems.

The seizure and "probing process to which
Mr.. Pillsbury's ink key was subjected re-
Gently. stated in the Journal, brings to mind
an incident which transpired in the early days
of the Maine law, when the writer hereof was
publishing the good old Gazette" in this city
peace to iIs ashes, 0he Gazette we mean.)
Having occasion to order by express, tor i'm
mediate use, key Of ink, letter was des-
patched, rehearsing the necessities OF the
case and requesting prompt attention. In
due time came a notice from Boston that the
ink was On the way, and would be received in
time for the regular issue OF the paper aiore-
said The forms" were all ready and wait
ing at the usual hour, but no ink had been
received; and in answer to our anxious en-
curry nt the express Office we found no ink
bad been billed 10 us, and OF course our hope
for supply from that quarter WAS entirely
frustrated. Here was a dilemma! The
weekly publication of the Gazette had never
failed from the start, and to our apprehension
at that time its non appearance at the accus-
toned hour, would cause commo:ion
throughout the town and State fearful to con-
template! As a temporary resort VIC con-
Guided to borrow of oar neighbors; at the
same time despatching another letter-it was
before the days of telegraph on the kenne-
bec-complaining, III language more emphat-
ic than polite, perhaps, of the unaccountable
delay in filling our order. The assurance
came back that the keg had been sent Zone of
large size, for our credit was good at that tme)
and that 1t must be at this end of the line.
About that time note was received from Au-
gusta stating there was package at the eX-
press office there, subject to our order; and
as there might be some risk in forwarding it
openly, it might be well for us 10 attend per-
sonaly to its transmission. Greatly wonder
ing what internal machine might be connected
with this mysterious package, journey was
imme liately made to the State Capital: and
on entering the express office aud in
stituting inquiry, the man in attendance,
politely, ana with look and gesture of
remarkable sagacity and wisdom, led us
to a retired corner of the office,
and pointing to an elegant ten gallon keg, in.
formed US that it had been in the Office several
DAYS; and also that it was not left at Hal
lowell for the reason that our City Marshal
had winsome habit of seizlng kegs of the
| kind, and could not easily be persuaded to
| allow his best friends to smuggle little of the
| ardent, even for private use. After explain
| ing the mistake, and obtaining the long
| looked for keg of ink. we proceeded home
| ward wi,hou. fear of City Marshal johnson
''or any other man." Ever since that time,
as well as before, we have been considerable
Of radical; ana doubt not the recent expe-
rience of Bro. pillsbury will confirm him
fully in the faith Of prohibition:
The Catholic levee at Wilson Hall on Fri
day evening was well paironaed, calling ont
one of the largest audiences of the season.
Many were present from Augusta and Gardl-
ner, and all seemed to enjoy the festivities
| with true Irish heartiness The stage per-
fOrmances, tableaux, music, &c, were given
| according to the programme, while the tables
| presented all the attractions usual on such
occasions. The closing entertainment will be
given this (rhursday) evening.
On Monday evening last, notwithstanding
the inclemency Of the weather, large audi
| ence assembled in City Hall TO listen to tenn
| perence addresses by Mr.. Francis Murphy,
! President of the State Reform CLUB, Mr.. Pot
ter of Gardiner. Rev. Mr.. Jaques and Rev.
| Mr.. Peckham of this city and others. 1t was
announced that DR.. Bricket and Mr.. Thorn
| as S. Bartlett of Augusta would be present and
| adde's the meeting; but on account of the bad
| travelling they did not put in an appearance
| Arrangements should be made to have another
meeting at an early day for the re-organiza-
| ton of the club. Messrs. Brickett and Bart
| lett will undoubtedly lend all the aid practi-
cable to give interest to such meeting. Many
young men signed the pledge On Monday
evening and it is to be hoped that such in
tiuences may be thrown around them as shall
keep them faithful adherents to the temper
ance cause. 1t is apparent that the enforce
ment of law in this city has been etfectual in
virtually breaking up the liquor traffic; and it
will be criminal on the part OF temperance
people if they allow any relaxation in moral
efforts to hold the ground already virtually
won.
Union Street, from Water to Second. has
received coating of gravel that will make it
permanently equal to the best the city. When
the concrete sidewalk is laid the Improvement
will be appreciated by multtudes travelling
that way.
Our city schools are to commence on Mon
day next, when the boys and girls will once
more resume their studies with renewed in
terest. There will be several changes OF
teachers in the intermediate and primary de-
partments.