Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-02-22
NalI0mell IocaI NemS.

We recently came across paper Of Eye olden
time" the second number Of vol. one of 1.-THE
Herald Of Liberty" published by Peter Edes, and
dated Augusta, District Of Maine, State of Massa-
chusetts, February 20, 1910. The leading article
on the first page is report of committee of the
legislature in relation to message of the Presi-
dent Of the United States (Mr. Madison), concern
ing the rupture of negotiations with the British
government in consequence of alleged grievances |;
and the committee express strong convictions that
the misunderstanding should be adjusted without
delay in order to avoid the possibility Of another
conflict, at time when the country was entire
ly unprepared for war.
! 1t is stated that the net revenue of the United
States, during the year 1907, was sixteen millions
ffty-nne dollars; that during the year 1908, under
the operation of the embargo, the revenue was
only ten millions three hundred aud thirty-two
dollars; that during the year 1909 it was reduced
to sac and a hdy millions Of do}lars'-scarcely
enough at the present day to the political ma
chneIy OF a second-cass commonwealth. The
expenses of the United States government for the
year 1911 were estimated at ten millions, render
ing loan of four millions necessary to weather
the breakers on peace footing The report clos
es with series OF resolutions in the interest OF
peace.
Another article in the same paper refers to the
arrival of John Quincy Adams, American Fein-
poteutary at St. Petersburg, ON the 23d of Octo-
Der, 1909. 1t appears that the approach to the
Russian Capital of the American Ambassador had
been previously announced, and guns had been
arranged on the ramparts to welcome the landing
of this American statesman on the shores Of iDpe-
rial Russia. At length, instead Of a frgatc, as
was expected, a merchant ship, laden with sugar
and coffee, hove in sight. boat was launched
and Mr. j. Q. Adams approached the shore; but
before he was suffered to land, he underwent
severe examination by the custom officers, who
were with difficulty convinced that he was the
ambassador expected fl ON the new world lie
was finally permitted to land, but the usual salute
by the guns ON shore did not take place So much
| for American planness and dignity in the early
days of the Republic. They do not do things in
that way nowadays Almost the entire paper is
flied with discussions Of the political affairs of
that critical perion in our Nations history. There
are no items of local interest, an annoying oms-
sion most certainly.
The death of Mrs. Nancy Titcomb, of Augusta,
ia, wife of Samuel Titcomb, aged 40 years. is an
nouGced.
Chand. Robbins, Register of Probate, announces
the holding Of the Probate Court during 1910 at
Augusta, Monmouth Winthrop, Winslow, Tassal-
boro, Mt. Vernon Pennington and Readfeld, on
days designated, for the accommodation of the
country people. Hon. Daniel Cony was Probate
Judge at that time, and his excursions throughout
this section Of the State his official pilgrimages
must have been extremely pleasant, if not quite so
profitable as in later times. Now the Poop must
seek the judge, thus reversing the old order, and
deprviDg the present worthy occupant Of the po-
sition the pleasure of more frequent summer
cursions into the country roundabout.
Z. Goodae of Haowell advertises lemon syrup
''ior making punch, &c." and assures his Gus
toners that lone quart will make two gallons of
good punch or lemonade instantly" Whether Or
not he furnishes the "stick' to make the fluid
agreeable" is not stated lie also advertises the
printed trial of David Lynn and others for the
murder of Paul Chadwick at Malta, on the Sth of
September, 1909; price 800. As relic of the
past, this ancient number Of the Herald of Lib
ery possesses wonderful attractions especially to
veteran newspaper men.
The second story of the post Office block in this
city has been finished into Offices for he accommod
alton Of professional gentlemen and others requir-
ing pleasant and convenient rooms. We learn
that Or. Croker, late of China, brother Of your
Augusta NJ. D., will occupy the front Offices at an
early day, as he has arranged to FIX his abode in
this city for the practice Of his profession.
All who wish to vote at our municipal election
should see that their names are on the voting lists
in their respective wards before Saturday
next. Personal attention TO this matter will obvi
ate all trouble or election day
As this is the anniversary birthday OF the Fa-
Their Of his Countrywide boy who could not tell
a lie"-the people are expected to observe it as
holiday, in legal sense of that term. Those hav-
ing notes maturing will undoubtedly be reminded
Of the solemn fact