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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-08-03

The State College Commencement takes place
this week. The Sophomore Prize Exhibition was
on Saturday evening. The Wing says the parts
were well learned and delivered, and the manner
in which the participants acquitted themselves was
highly creditabe to the class of II and to the
College. The Committee was the Hon. Charles
Buffum, and j. j. Wilson, Esq, Of Orono, and
Prof. Doe, of Worcester Mass The award was
not announced. The Prize Exhibition OF the Jun.
Tor class was held Monday evening. Sunday even
ing Rev. c. F. Allen, d. d. President of the Col
lege. delivered the Baculaureatc sermon TO large
congregation. Monday evening the Presidents
Levee. Wednesday morning the graduating exer-
cises will be held at the Town Hall, to be followed
by the Commencement dinner at the Hotel. At
3o'clock in the afternoon grafton will be deliv-
cred by Hon. Israel Washburn, Jr., of Portland.
On Thursday afternoon the Glass Day exercises
will be held this being the first in the history of
the institution. The Wing says already the town
is filling up with visitors and there is be-
lievc the present Commencement will exceed all
previous years in the interest manifested by the
many friends of the College.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-08-03

The seventh annual reunion of the l-l0-29th
regiment association, will be held in Portland
Aug. 18th and 18th The first proceeding will be
campfire Wednesday evening. The next day,
the 18th, the comrades will go on an excursion to
the islands. Geo. l.. Beal, J. s. Douglass and w.
II. Pennell, all of Portland, are the executive
committee
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-08-03

The statement is made that lumber freights have
not been so scarce and low for q great many years
as at the present time. The Advertiser says sew
eral vessels are now lying at Calais for reight
but can get none. The lumber dealers have no or
ders for lumber and to send lumber of any kind in
quest OF a maket would not pay expenses The
editor says he heard one captain say he would be
willing to hire out for a dollar day till next
spring, and be glad TO get it. If anything does
not turn up soon to make a demand for lumber
and give employment to our laborers. the lookout
for next winter will be gloomy indeed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-08-03

Tomorrow will occur the sixth annual excur
sion of the Catholics of the parish of Augusta
on that monarch Of excursion barges, the "Yo-
semitic, down the Kennebec to the promontory
known as "Cox's Head" directly overlooking the
rivers mouth. The excursionists will thus have =
grand opportunity of viewing the enchanting
scenery. which nature has SO lavishngly bestowed
upon the banks of this most beautiful of rivers,
and we assure all who attend that they will enjoy
the sail as well as the pleasant scenes which arc
spread before their view. The barge will leave
the wharf in Augusta, promptly at : o'clock, A.
NJ. Music is to be furnished by the Augusta
Cornct Band. The tickets placed at the low
price Of IS cents for adults and 35 cents for child
rem. If the day be stormy the excursion will take
place the next fair day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-08-03

Yesterday forenoon, as Mrs. j. II. Barton of
Windsor, was crossing Water street nearly oppo-
site Fuller's drug store, she made a mlsstep be-
tween the crossing and sidewalk, and FELL break
ing her right arm near the shoulder. She was
carried into Mrs. Websters millinery store, where
the extent of her injury was ascertained. The
bone was set by DIR. Bolan, and the patient re-
turned to her home, suffering severely from the
unfortunate accident.
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local anD State Mems.
ndrew johnson was 66 years Z months.

We are obliged to Capt II, E. Harding of this
city, for late English papers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-08-03
AGENTS WANTED,

To canvass for large illustrated family paper,
In every to .n and county In New England. Largo
Ctromos, large Cash Commissions and Gold pre-.
miums. Specimen and circular free 70 asssis.
Address, with references, j. Z. F0STkk, nns
ST., Boston. Jnneo. teodSNe"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-08-03
The Western Floods.
DiscOuraging Reports from Vari
Gus Sections.

IMMENSE RISE AND OVERFLOW OF
RIVERS AND STREAMS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-08-03
Summer Arrangement!
Bath, Mouse Island, BOOthbay.
Squirrel Island,

And Immediate Landings on Kennebec River.
Commencing Saturday, July 10. 1875.
gNHE STEAMER MAGNET, Capt Reuben Moore
L Master, will leave steamboat wharf, Augusta
for Squirrel Island and Boothbay, Saturday after
moons at O'Clock, Tuesday, Wednesday and Fri
day mornings at 8 O'Clock.
Return, leaving Boothbay and Squirrel Island
Monday and Thursday mornings ut O'Clock, Tues
dav and Friday afternoons at2 o'clock.
Tuesdays and Fridays the Steamer Magnet
makes her round trip from Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-08-03

Personal.
M. Withheld, Esq, and family, are spending II
few days by the sea at West Harpswell.
H. S. Webster, Esq, of Gardiner, lett for New
port Thursday, Doth ult for short vacation from
his legal duties.
Master Willis II. Bailey, son of Mr.. Augustus
Bailey of Gardiner, for some time employed in the
W. U. Telegraph Office in that city, has accepted
the position of operator and ticket agent on the
NJ. C. II. R. at Hermon Centre.
The poet Whittier is taking rest at Appledore,
Isles of Shoals.
DR.. Blaisdell in his recent suit against the city
of Bangor, has received award of $4,000 and
costs, the whole amounting to nearly $6000
On Saturday 3lst, Mr.. Giles o. Bailey severed
his connection with the Advertiser. In the fore
noon the employees gathered in the editorial room
and Mr.. L. Clifford Wade, City Editor, in neat
speech presented him, in their behalf with an el-
egant silver water pitcher, appropriately inscrb'
ed. Mr.. Bailey happily responded. The affair
was pleasant surprise to him.
Mrs Abba Goold Woolson's lecture subjects fol
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-08-03

We have received from the Secretary, Geo. b..
Sawyer ESQ., of Wiscasset the second annual re-
port of the Secretary of the Name State Pomo-
logical Society, for 1874; also embracing the
transactions Of the Winter Meeting and Fruit
Growers Convention held at Augusta, January
Goth and 2lst. The work is valuable, as it con-
tains much reliable information en- matters
pertaining to fruit trees and their culture.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-08-03

Designs and estimates have been prepared for
an Eastern railroad ear intended for the wrecking
party which is sent out TO clear tie track after any
serious mishaps or when bridge or draw is to be
repaired. There will be sleeping compartments,
q kitchen and other accommodations, SO that the
men may remain near their work, and not be
Obliged to return home every night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-08-03
THE AUGUSTA CoRNET BAND

Will az inpany the Excursion. Good music for
Dancing. Refreshments will be served on board.
FaIe Tor round trip from Augusta and Eallowell
Is cts. ncludng car fare; Gardiner 10 cts; Rich
mond, 50 cts; Bath so cts.
Tickets Tor sale at Eastern express Office, Angus
Ia; w. X. Ballard, Hallowell Palmer & Co., Gdrd-
ner; j. +. Robinson, Richmond, and John .. Shaw
Bath
1t Is desired by the managers to make this very
enjoyable excursion. Hallowel and Augusta peO-
Pile will take notice that they will arrive home at
an early hour, probably not later Than O'Clock.
If the weather should be stormy, the Excursion
will be postponed until the next 1alr day.
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FARES.

Augusta, Hallowell, Gardiner to Squirrel Island
and Boolhbay, $40, Augusta HaIlowel, Gardiner
o Bath, so cts. Round Trip-Augusta to Squirrel
island or Boothbay, $l.75. HallOWel, 1865, Gardi
ner 81 81, Richmond, sl.25, Bath same as other
route. Children hall fare. Tickets for school chill
,iren or parties made up or eXcu sion at reduced
rates. For further particulars see posters. Apply
to the clerk on board.
Gardiner, July 10, 1878.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1875-05-15

| tiiO SouIlu VI WV vi VII Vi WV o.
nifcance of marching battalions,
and when, seated on his old perch,
he takes his place in the ranks, his
eye brightens, his form assumes its
old majesty, and at the roll Of mus
kerry, it is said, the war cry, with
which he was wont to inspire the
soldiers, again rings out with all its
shrill intensity. The services OF
"Old Abe" entitle him to the regard
of the country, and the manner in
which he is received, wherever he
goes, shows that these services are
fully appreciated.
A Discouraged Prisoner.
From the Detroit Police Court Report.l
Bijah and the boys were holding
a spelling school when the reporters
got down. 1t was pleasing sight
to see the old gray-haired man
scaled ON the floor with q miscolla.
neous assortment of lads around
him, and it was affecting to see what
confidence they placed in his word.
When he gravely informed them
that "corn' was spelled with tx, |"
and that "victim" should be spelled
with "w," they placed implicit
confidence in his knowledge Of or.
biography, and Lame Jack admir-
ingly remarked: "Where would
this world be without Bijah ?"
When his honor arrived, Andrew
Crane was brought out. Andrew
said he wanted to be sent up, and
he didn't care whether it was for
thirty days or thousand years.
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uuIii tuo PieCo III "f' NhoAAihhoJ D
possession is but ono half an inch
square. We do not know how the
Esculapian fraternity of the day
regard the maidstone, but presume
they consign it to the apron strings
of "old women doctors" As for us,
we cannot imagine q more striking
proof of it's efficacy than that ad-
duced, which is strictly reliable
| Paris North Texan.
Important Land Suit.
One of the most important land
suits that has ever been tried in
northern Texas was argued before
Judge Andrews, on demurrer, at Nc
Kinney last week, occupying several
days. The case involved the valid.
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his year fOrC WOTtn mas DecOlue U
very prominent point for buying cat.
tie. Men are here from st. Louis, Buf.
falo and many other places in the
the market has been lively. A great
many thousand head have changed
hands here. The drovers prefer to sell
here, because it saves them the per-
plexities incident to driving through
the nation to find a market in Kansas.
A number of gentlemen are here buy
ing for the purpose of supplying the
Indian contracts in the north. The
result is our town reaps share of the
benefits of this interchange Of stock,
and presents more lively and pros
porous appearance.
The discussion wakes warm on the
constitutional convention question,
and promises to become somewhat ex-
- =. -.
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tempting, anu III lHe HelI anu HeaI U
enthusiasm, there may be some WHO

will overstep the bounds of prudence,
and indulge in vain and useless boasts
and determinations. To such, The
HERALD desires, on the part of the
people of Texas and of the south, to say
a word: Curb your enthusiasm, for
get the passions and prejudices of the
past, and remember only that you are
an American citizen, and that you
meet to honor Mr.. Davis only rs pri-
vate citizen, who himself feels honored
by the name.
WHY THERE SHOULD BE NO DIS
TRICT CONVENTION.
Every voter in northern Texas should
go to the polls on the first Monday in
August and vote FOR THE CoNsTITU-
TIONAL CONVENTION.
There are several reasons why u
FULL VOTE should be polled. First,
because the larger the vote, the greater
the influence our section of the state
will have in all future state conven-
tions, the basis of representation being
the vote of the several counties. The
southern and south western counties
invariably poll their entire strength,
because it is there that the radical vote
is strongest, and party lines are there
fore more closely drawn. Another
reason why every vote possible should
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died befol - made
to adhere to tnl - D4he other
failure was in the case of a man
who only arrived after commissions
had set in, and no earthly remedy
could then reach his case. Mr. Nc
Kinney says this wonderful stone
was found on a beach, somewhere,
great many years ago, and when
picked up, was about three by four
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1875-05-15

oprIhgHeIu, III, WIS p0stmaster IN
q small western town. The Office
was poor, and Lincoln was poorer
than the Office. 1t was known that
he was very hard up, and it was also
known that the Washington agent
was in town to collect the little sum
due the general postoffice. A friend,
thinking Lincoln might be embar-
raised, came down to his Office TO
loan him the sum necessary to meet
the demand. Mr.. Lincoln thanked
him and said he did not need any
loan. While the two were talking
the agent came N. The sum due
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decessOrs anu success0rs, avaunt! is
not this sacrilege sufficient to make
the old heroes start from their graves?
DALLAS will soon be honOred with Il
visit from Hon. Jefferson Davis. 1t is
meet and just that all due considers
ton and respect should be paid the dis
tinguished statesman and soldier,
standing as he does, the lone and soli-
tary representative of cause, now
forever dead, which once moved our
love and admiration, and for which
hundreds and thousands of our bravest
and most gallant men laid down their
lives. But while honoring Mr.. Davis
and the "Lost Cause and through
him the heroes who lie beneath the
sod, We should not do injustice to the
living. Every act, every word, every
deed, will be taken up and Historically
such journals as the Inter-Ocean, to
make political capital of, and kindle
anew the slumbering embers of sec
tional hate. The bitter passions and
war must be permitted to die and sink
into the sea of oblivion so deep that
neither line nor plummet can eyer
sound them. The occasion will be
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Ivy VI lIliC III W nav 10 huoWh 10 VIC
Spanish league grants" Bledsoe
e. Hare, and Throckmorton & Brown
appeared for the plaintiffs. Cook
& Newcome, and General S. B.
Maxey, Hon. W. B. Wright and B.
o. Davis, of Cook, appeared for tho
defendants, Judge j. M. Lindsey
and others. On the decision of this
suit the title of between thirty and
forty thousands of acres of land
will depend. The speeches on both
sides are said to have been very
able and exhaustive. Captain Joe
Bledsoe is said to have made one of
the ablest efforts of law and historic
fact ever made at the bar in north
ern Texas. The judge has not yet
given his opinion, but the case will
go to the supreme court in any
event.
Mr.. LINCOLN, before he moved to
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his hVnOr.
al care not what becomes of me,
sadly exclaimed the prisoner. "l'm
way down the bank, and l don't
think I'll live long"
"Take heart, my boyl" cried the
court, as he bit into another apple.
Strawberries and cream will be
along before you know it,"
81 don't care nothin' for straw
buries and cream" answered the
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nominating convention has brought
the candidates to their feet, and there
is no end to the number. Who will be
the man or men remains an open ques-
ton. WRIT.
AFijiaR Feast.
Hospitality to strangers is marked
feature in Fijian character writes a
correspondence Their amusements
consists of wakes or dances, which are
usually held on moonlight nights.
Hundreds of the natives sit together
with their faces and bodies painted,
and dance in time to peculiar music,
made by two small pieces of wood,
beaten with great skill on a large
piece, and accompanied by hollow
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What 1t
Illustrates, we are
not at this moment in mood to con-
template. We simply make The COM
parison, feeling that time, in its course
may, and probably will, bring to the
understanding of our readers the ideas,
we desire to prOmulgate.
The great dOings at Houston seems
to have attracted the attention of ev-
erybody in this region, leaving us lit
tie or nothing of interest to record
touching things about home. With
our minds eye Houstonward, where
the state fair is in full blast, drawing
countless thousands to witness the Won
derful feats of improved agriculture in
our state, the astounding perfectiohs
produced by the "arts mechanic" the
extraordinary improvement in stock,
blooded and otherwise, both in looks
and speed, and where the editorial
convention is assembled, representing
the brains of the commonwealth, and
holding in their hands the destinies of
states and nations, and when President
Jefferson Davis, Paddock, Champe
Rivers, and Wild Yearling Leader are
temporarily sojourning, we can readi-
ly assign the reason for this terrible
dizziness at home.
But these convocations ofgreat men,
embodying great ideas, and these great
assemblies do not occur often to dis
turb outskirting localities, and with
this encouraging view of the matter
we feel easier.
The few who did not 20 to Houston
are just now discussing the want and
probabilities of rain-and if they had
faith in the efficacy of prayer, would
be found on their knees supplicating
for moisture.
The oats crop needs rain, the corn
will need it soon. The wheat crop,
in this respect, is not sutfering-yet
rain would do great good and we shall
look for shower soon.
The most attractive feature in our
town ard county is the cattle business.
To one who never was on the "trail"
or witnessed The stream of cattle pour
ing northward out of our state to sup
ply the demand north and east for
beef, the sight indeed would be grand,
and would convey something like an
adequate idea of our state in this re-
gard and impart new conceptions as to
the amount Texas is feeding with beef
steaks and roasts. 1t is simply Won
derflll and can only be realized by
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Your correspondence nv
occasion to thank Captain Coffin,
Lieutenants kirkpatrick and Rice, of
the Houston Light Guards, for numer-
GUS courtesies and attention, and they
told him to bespeak for the Lamar Ri
files similarly warm and hospitable
reception, should they ever visit the
Bayou City, either for pleasure or in
honorable competition. Colonel James,
of the Texas Military institute, who
has been appointed colonel of the first
Rifles and the Stonewall Greys to be
incorporated in his regiment.
The furniture made at the peniten-
tiary by Ward, Dewey & Co. deserved
the premium which was awarded it.
Their exhibition of boots and shoes
was also very fine. A. w. thinner
man, of the "infant WONDER" Denison,
was awarded two prizes for best family
and bar refrigerator. Dallas seems to
have almost ignored the state fair, as
but few entries were made by our citi-
Zens. When her own fair comes off in
the autumn the
Queen City of Northern Texas
will then be able to show what she can
do ut home. The trotting race between
Blind Tom and Rodney was won by
Blind Tom. Time, 2:35.
The pacing race, mile heats, best two
in three, between the horse "Waco"
and the mare "Jennien was won by
Waco" Time, 2:34.
The tiremen from Galveston had an
opportunity of testing their mettle last
night, and they
NObIy Stood the Test,
Phoenix No. 3 Hook and Ladder, Pro-.
lection hand engine and the steamer
Lee. A boarding house, near the Cen
trail depot, caught fire about ten o'clock,
and was entirely consumed, two men
perishing in the flames. The Calves
ton firemen and the Houston boys
worked side by side, each striving to
Guido the other. Hooks and ladders
were freely used, and two small houses
adjoining Makers building were pulled
down. In falling some of the frag-
ments struck Sam Wilson, secretary Of
the Phoenix No. 2, and he and George
Charles and Andrew Davis were
slightly injured. The Stonewall Steam
Fire Engine of Houston broke her wheel
and was entirely disabled.
Wagley Il Lockhart have
Withdrawn their Land Distribution,
ard will refund the money to all
ticket holders. 1t is thought they will
present another scheme to the public
in a different shape shortly. A body
of colored Free Masons, under Richard
Allen, at one time well known in the
radical legislature. issues an invitation
to call Masons in good standing" to
be present at the LAYING of q corner
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CHSI FUK THE CUNV ENIIUN IT

cause the RADICALS are opposed % IL,
and will spare no efforts to defeat it.
1t is in northern Texas that the heavy
vote for the convention must be polled,
and it is therefore absolutely necessary
that every vote in this part of the
state should be cast, as meagre vote
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that TIM
times broke
from "Old Abe, in
the harbinger of desV !, and
awakened in the men WIN eard it
a spirit which became almost resist.
less in its energy.
But, though the bravery of "Old
Abe" was unquestionable, he was by
no means reckless or foolhardy IN its
exhibition. No one could dodge a
missile more promptly or success
fully than hi, and when the order
came for the regiment to lie down
to escape raking fire, none ever
Rugged the earth with closer per-
sistency than the eagle Of the Eighth
Wisconsin. After the war, "Old
Abe" was assigned to comfortable
quarters at the capital, and there he
has remained, only occasionally APP
pearing at reunions Of his old