Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-11-19

that's the way they do it down there. The new
paper is not to be roarer, as its name might IN
dicatc but calm and dispassionate advocate OF
the principles of the republican party. It is to be
devoted to Free Discussion, support OF truth ana
right; opposition to Fal.ehood and Wrong; the
promotion of pure Religion, an elevated and sound
Morality the Development and Improvement of
the Resources and Cspabilite, Of Fort Fairfield in
particular, aud Of Aroosook county in gene al
Rlchmond Lcc,i-.
Mcssrs. T.. j. Southland x Son have the frames
up for very large and valuable ship. She will
be rising 2000 tons measurement. Jacob Elwell
of Richmond, has the contract for building, and
will have her off in the spring early summer.
James NJ. llagar, Esq, has purchascd materials
for a 1900 ton ship which he will build this win
ter; George II. Farm, master carpenter. They
will have her off by July next.
Foster & Spauldng stars their teams for the
woods next week. They will have hauling for
them the coming winter, six horses on Misery
stream and six oxen and five horses on Iarlln
pond.
A hearing was had before Judge Virgin as ref,
cree, on Wednesday last in an action OF Samuel
Toothaker vs.. Lew Mustard, both oi fIchtnohd,
growing out of purchase of railroad stock, IN
February, 1873. J. w. Spaulding for PIT, y NJ.
Whimore and W. T. Hall for delft.
PERSONAL.
President Robins Of Colby, will spend the most
Of the long vacation in New York.
Prof Elder of Wateryille declines to lecture this
season.
w. A. Blossom, for several years Secretary Of
the Monmouth Insurance Company, has resigned
that position.
At the special election on Monday, for Repre-
sentative to the Legislature in the Sedgwck DIS
trict, Wver c. Sargent (rep) was chosen by about
80 majority At the September election there was
tie.
Mr.. Theodore Perkins, formerly well known
dry goods merchant in this city, but who for few
wears past has resided in California, the climate
there better agreeing with sheath, is at present
on a visit to his family here. His old friends are
glad to greet him again. His family Will probably
return with him to California.
Doiups Of the Governor and Council.
The Council has recommended to the Executive
the pardon of Thomas l.. Lbbey, in the state
Prison, conv ictcd Of an assault Libbey was a
smart and'rromisng clerk in one of the leading
dry roods stores in Portland, and was engaged to
beautiful gill whom he loved dearly. Jealousy,
the "grcen-eyed monster took possession ofhim,
drove him one night tc drink; aud while under
the influence Of liquor, armed himself with uis-
toll, went to the residence of the girls father,
climbed INTO tree opposite the girls chamber
window, ana fired probably with the Intention Of
shooting the irl. HIS hand wasn't steady enough
TO hit anywhere near the window. lie was CON
yic.ed and sentenced to the State Prison for two
wears, and has served already about Is months
Some of the best citizens Of Portland, including
the riil's parents, now come forward and ask tAat
the man be pardoued. should this be DONE
place j. open for him in one of he leading dry
goods houses in Chicago,
There will be further hearin. on the Washing
ton county officers case, on the Both Of November
Certain towns in Waldo county will also be heard
in relation to votes cast for Richard Moody, in
stead Of Richard II. Moody for county Treasurer
The Governor has directed the Land Agent to
have an adjourned sale ct his ot,icc in Bangor on
Monday, the 10Th inst, of lands where the bidder
failed to .corne TO time Gu the previous sale.
The votes are nearly all counted, and an adj
ou!nmeu; wjll probably be reached today,