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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-12-02
CUBA.
Important Patriot Victory.

New York, December /. Private advices say
the Cuban general Gsnganita has slain force OF
800 men, under Col. Campllo at the intersection
OF the main turnpike running through the centre
of the island and the road leading 10 Remedies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-12-02
ESOTA.
Official Census.

St. Paul, December L. The Official census ci
this city shows population of SO 231. The pop
uaton Of Minneapolis (oilical) is 81, 120. The
two titles only four miles apart, and project
is on foot locking to their consolidation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-12-02

Abal Clark, the sueaking thief who stole two
watches, coats, money, &C., from the house OF his
benefactor, Mr.. James Marson in South Windsor,
was brought before the municipal court, in this
city, yesterday afternoon, examined, found guilty
aud ordered to recognize in the of 500 for
his appearance at the March term Of Sup. Jud.
Court. He committed TO Jail. The two
watches and the overcoat were recovered. He
bad sold the charms from the watch chains.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-12-02
PORTLAND.
Narrow Escape from Freezing

Portland December |. On Tuesday morning
the residents of Richmond Island, saw a small
boat ashore on Watts Ledge. Pulling over they
rescued two men, George Wallace and Charles
Parker, who were badly frozen and nearly dead.
They stated, after recovering, that they belonged
n Round Pond, and that they left Cape Small
Point Monday morning for Boston. The mist on
the water caused them to lose the way and the
boat went on Watts Ledge ard bilged. They re-
manned thirteen hours on the ledge, the mercury
IL below zero. They were frequently drenched
with spray. and kept in constant motion to pre-
vent freezing, until they were exhausted some
time before being rescued. Cutter Dallas has
gone to Rchmond's Island TO bring them to the
Marine Hospital.
Marine Disasters.
Schooner Ruth b. Hodgkins, Capt. Morto o,
Boston for Damarisco,ta, had her sails split, of
Wood Island, yesterday. She was towed Up to-
day. The crow were badly frost bitten, and re-
ported two schooners in company, had sails split
and were blown to sea.
The schooner Harmony, Capt Ryder, Philadel-
phia for Rockland, had crew frost bitten, sails
split and was towed in.
The Machias steamer Lewiston, left Southwest
Harbor at IL 20 this morning ana will arrive here
at midnight.
Discharged.
One deputy collector, one weigLer and guager
and five inspectors wore di4cto ged frem cur Gus
tom house, to day.
Drowned.
A seven year cid sen OF j. \. Parker, Var.
III ou,h, was drowned to-day by falling through
the ice on the river.
SACD.
Dedication OF the New Mann Street
Baptist Church.
Saco, December |. The new Main street Bap-
1t church was dedicated, to-day, with becoming
ceremonies. The pastor, Rev. Chas, F. llolblook,
delivered historical address and Rev. A. r. 2.
Small of Fall River, Mass, delivered the dedica.
tory address. An original hymn, composed by
Mrs. Holbrook, the pastors wife, was sung by 4
quartete Choir from the First Baptist church
Portland. The new church is Of mode L style
and cost about $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-12-02
BANGOR.
Fire.

Bangor. December >. Fire broke ont in b. y.
Thoms carriage shop, Harlow street, at II 40.
East half of the building completely gutted now
under control. Loss unknown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-12-02
New York MORey Market.
EVENING Report.

New YORK. December ], $50.
Money was easy early in the day, ~ and s; more
active in the ana esii ioans %
bankers to days. and 1867 and lS7 for demand.
Gold opened llos and closed At lis, the extremes
of the day having been ll5x and 1llS.
United States Assistant Treasurer paid ous
42a,ee for interest and 4,437 900 In redemption OF
bonds. Customs receipts, ST. 500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-12-02
Stockholders Meeting.

The stockholders of the Baltimore and Southern
Steam Transportation Company, whose boats run
between Baltimore, Charleston and Wilmington
took measures, yesterday, to wind up its affairs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-12-02

Mr.. Horace North has at his bookstore on
Water street, patent rubber for erasing pencil
marks which is the best thing Of the kind VIC have
used. 1t is of Faber's importation, and single
trial will suffice to recommend it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-12-02

Partridge Brothers are distributing Ayers Amer
lean Almanac for 1876 1t has quite an amount OF
interesting reading and weather predictions. and
incidentally mentions the virtues claimed for
Ayers medicines.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-12-02
KENTUCKY.
Granger Meeting

Louisville December l. The National grange
will cont ne in session another week A court
OF appeals for srangers WAS established. The
sessions pri vate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-12-02

The Washington county election case was be-
fore the Executive Council, yesterday, but no de-
cision was reached. Messrs. Bufium and Richards
visited the Insane Hospital last evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-12-02
Meather Probabilities for To.dax

For the Middle and New England States.
stationary and rising barometer, northwest to
southwest winds, slightly warmer and partly
cloudy weather.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-12-02

The ladies of the Free Baptist society are to
have a sale and festival at the veshy Of their
church this evening and tomorrow evening, at
which useful articles will be sold. Admission ten
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-12-02
EUROPE.
Spain.

Madrid, December L. The recent reconstruc-
ton of the Spanish cabinet implies the appoint
ment Of General Jovear to relieve General Val
maseda from the command of the island Of Cuba.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-12-02

Sylvester Merrill, young man weighing 2oo
lbs, fell Is feet from staging at Lisbon Plains,
on Saturday. He lies in critical condition The
upper portion of his body is paralyzed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-12-02

Those who wants a frs. class girl to do house
work or to teach, are referred to an advertisement
in another column.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-12-02

Washington, DeceHoeI -
Inc loHo"ing Is recaptuiahon OF 'ne punt
4 n statement
ItDL bearing interest IN cOln-
bonas at per cent, Si,033, oeo,29o W
bonos ~ per cent, ooo,oof,'oo W
- -
frinciPai, Sl,o9i 20 ,3oO O W
I > iuterest' 3f,zZo,9oo w
DEPT bearing interest IN lawful money ~, ~
Navy pension lund, at per Ct, l4,Voo,OoO w
-, interest,", l'o,oOo
ieot on which interest has ceased since maturity
interest, o49,5U 80
Deot bearing no interest
va demand and legal tender
notes, S".a,oid, aS ~
Ccrtlncates OF deposit, 4S,o!uVW
fractonai currency, 4Z,3oo,!O9 VI
Coin certificates. l9,1e,5oo W
---- - :,
lotai Principal, ~" ,3of oof 3t
- i4tai unclaimed interest. Zo'zof OF
frncipai, SZ,2o. go 20 :.
interest, o4'soo'oio o.
,.,---c -, 90
Grald Total, SA,Z42,'fo, al ~
com go 4ot G76 as
Currency. l20l4 962 81
Special deposit held for ,e3onp-
=
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-12-02

The afternoon train was an hour and a half late
yesterday, account of detention OF trans OIL
the Eastern road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-12-02

Thermometer yesterday morning ranged from
four to ten below; a perceptble lcssenirg Of the
rigors Of the Arctic wave in the afternoon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-12-02

Kingston. November %. steamer Henry
Chauncey brought here on her last trip down
from n. y, the largest cargo ever brought to this
island, besides some 80 passengers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-12-02
WASHINGTON.
Public Debt Statement.

Washington, December l..
e following is a recapitulation of the public
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-12-02

Gen. Charles Hamin Of Bangor and +. F.
Webb, ESQ., of Waterville. were in the city yes
tcrday.
Mr.. William W. Mayo, Of the Freshman class
II Colby University, is to teach during the win
ter vacation at West Camden, the school begin
ming neat .4vaday. Mr.. Mayo is spending few
days with his relatives in this city.
Hon. E. NJ. Stilwell was in the city yesterday,
en- his way to examine the Presumpscot river, in
regard to establishing fshways.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-12-02

Our Winthrop correspondent writes on Tuesday
Roads drifted, and the mercury at 20 below at Il
y. Longfellow's, but in the village from II to 10.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-12-02

Marine Disaster.

Chicago, December |. Schr, Panama loaky,
was abandoned on the lake during the gale.
The crew was picked up nearly exhausted and
b,ouuht he
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-12-02
Bristow on the War Path.

1t is expected here that Secretary Bristow's
| next raid will be upon the \. Y. custom house
officers and smuggling mercantile firms with
which they are in collision.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-12-02
Cincinnati Produce Market:

Cincinnati, December /. 1875.
PORk-$2l 25-62l as
LARD--steam l2hsa--; kettle, l3ke-.
BULK MEATS-shouidera 7J<es; clear rib etdos
--dl0T clear sides ii 3odll SIN
RACoN-shouders ~ a.; clear rib sides ION
a.; clear sides AaA
WHfSkEY-ll0-0,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-12-02
Power of speakiuC Restored,

NEwAsH, ONTARIO, d. c March 80, 1870.
Mr.. FRILows-Sir; Some two months ago
my son lost his voice. l became very anxious
about him. None of the physicians could do him
any good. Having heard of ysur Compound Syr-
up of IIypophosphtcs, obtained bottle. Strange
to say, my sons voice was restored about two
hours after taking the second dose.
You are at liberty to publish this for the benefit
of other sufferers. JONAS FoTHERINGuL.
decl t&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-12-02
NEW iiA N PSliIN J..
Fire.

Great Falls, December /. Timothy Ford's
house, was damaged about 500 by fire. last night.
insured. 1t was caused by a defective chimney.
Criminal NJ atters.
Nashua, December |. John Lazelle arrested
in Lowell, was brought before Judge Shapeigh,
this morning, on the charge of stealing from j.
Folen, and bound over in the sum of $500. The
charge for burglary was postponed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-12-02
local anu State Mems.

The ice united Tuesday night, AID The river i,
now frozen over opposite this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-12-02

- Ar ~ A MONTH--Agc<,,s wanted every.
YUM bwhere., business honorable and Arst
hksuvu class Particulars sent free. AddYesa
V6VV J. WORTH CO., 81. Loais, Mo-
1y&0
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-12-02
Boston Stock List.

Boston, December /, 1873.
fSales at the 1sroker's Board.l
Eastern Railroad, l0%a1l-
Boston & Maine railroad 1l0alk
POI tland, Saco 4 Portsmouth ~ o.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-12-02

The epizootic cure prepared by j. Z. Devine &
Co., is giving the best of satisfaction in all cases
Of the epizootic disease. Sample package free.
Try it. octl9-ttf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-12-02
Arrested.

ID. ii. Mann, formerly internal revenue super
visor for the southern district of Illinois, ar
rested day on charge Of committing frauds
on the revenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-12-02

$40 to Is per Day ans
to sell article STAPLE COFFEE. to Farmers
and others in their eghborhOods Particulars Free.
Adlress-THE CEN fENNIAL CO.. 81 Louis, NJ
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1875-07-22
10 THE FARNEgS

That Kansas resources may be repre-
scented as they ought TO be at the Cen
tennial Exposition, there should be a
union Of effort among the farmers to col
lcct their best specimens Of grain and
forward them to the parties acting for
the State in this matter. The Kansas
Pacific railroad is doing no',le work in
collecting such specimens, and is offer
ing inducements 10 obtain them. They
offer the following premiums: For the
best collection of cereals and grasses in
the stalk, to include as far as practicable
wheat, rye, barley, oats, miilet, hunga-
rian, timothy, clover, alfalfa, hemp and
fax, $50; second best, s25. Samples
can be forwarded TO John P. Devercaux,
Land Commissioner, Lawrence, on or
before August 1st, at which time entry
books will be closed. Express and
freight charges incurred in sending sam,
pies will be paid by tho railroad compa-
ny. Further particulars regarding the
shipment of such articles can be obtain.
cd ut this Office.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1875-07-22
SALIVA AND THE STATE FAIR.

The counties west of the Sixth Prin-
cipal Meridian seem to unite unanimous
liz in the desire OF having the State Fair
held at Salina this fall. Salina is about
the geographical center Of the State, is
AS easily reached from all parts as any
other prominent locality and is in every
way as well prepared to afford all facil-
tiles for successful exposition of Kan
sas' crops, stock, etc, as Topeka, Law
renee OF any other city on the X. p.
road. II is an undoubted fact that what
ever fine showing there is of embonpoint
wheat, rich and portiy corn, mammoth
potatoes and vegetables Of all kinds, TO
be witnessed at the coming far, the
western halt of Kansas will have 10
"furnish the material" While hardly a
county of eastern, northeastern and
southeastern Kansas can show q goodly
kernel Of anything in the shape of
wheat, corn, barley, rye, etc, this por-
ton Of the State is "loaded down" with
the best type Of everything known TO
the agriculture of this climate. No
country under the sun can make better
showing than the western half OF Kan
sas.
We do not understand that the State
Fair is simply an institution for adver-
Using Andy Wilson's cattle or Ben.
Akers' horses, but true exposition OF
what can be done with the soil of Kan
sas. And in this exposition the greatest
benefit to be attained is q successful
showing of Kansas crops. Western
Kansas will have TO speak for the State
this year. and keep its record for feriili-
ty as bright as ever. She demands in
consideration of all this some regard
from the organization which is supposed
to advertise Kansas resources.
We believe there is no doubt but that
Central and WcsternKansas will uh,tc..on
Salina as the most proper place for hold
ing the State Fair. In fact some locali-
ties are already speaking emphatieally
in favor OF the proposition.
A proposition will be made TO this end
TO the directors of the State Agricultural
Society, and we hope they will consider
it in the favorable light which Sallno, for
very powerful reasons, claims she is en-
titled to.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1875-07-22
Paper Statistics.

OF the 100000 900 human beings IN
habiting the globe, 10000, 900 have nc
paper nor any writing material Of any
kind. 506,000,000, of the Monaghan
races use paper made from the stalks
and leaves of plants; 10000, 600 employ
for graphic purposes tablets of wood
l3O,OO0.000 - the Persians, Hindoos,
Americans, and Syrians - have paper
made from cotton, while the remaining
10000, 600 use the ordinary staple. The
annual consumption of this latter mum
Der is estimated at 1890, 900, 900 lbs, an
average OF SIX pounds TO aperson, which
has increased from two and half lbs.
during the last fifty years To produce
this amount of paper, 10000, 900 lbs. of
WOODEN rags, s00,O00,000 lbs. of cotton
rags, besides great quantities of linen
rags, straw, wood, and other materials,
are yearly consumed. The paper is
manufactured in $3.50 paper mills, en-
ployins 10000, GOO males and $50 900, 900
female laborers. The proportionate
amounts manufactured of the different
kinds of papers are stated to be, of writ
ting paper, 500, 900 lbs; of printing
paper, 900, 900, 900 lbs; of wall papers
400, 900, 900 lbs; and 200,OO0,OOO lbs. Of
cartoons, blotting paper, &c. - London
StdtiOaer.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1875-07-22
Who Signed the Declaration orIndependen 6,

". ID. NJ. writes as follows 10 the
Cincinnati Gazette: The Declaration of
/ independence is published in all aurhen.
/ tic histories of the revolution as havinp
u certain number of signers, always the
same, coming dow TO tins posterity rs
the bold deticrs of Great Britain. Ia
regard to Il large ma jority this is true.
But there are some such strange exceu-
tons as to startle one who relies upon
history, even of our own times, rs exact
authority.
The motion TO declare the colonies
independent was made on June I. l77G,
by Richard Henry Lee, Of Virginia. Ho
was instructed by his constituents. and
the general voice Of the people was i'm
favor of it. Yet il would bc well for the
student of history TO remember that not
more than onethird OF the whole people
were in favor of the revolution. This
we know, both by general facts and the
testimony Of John Adams and Thomas
Mexican, signers OF The declaration. Lee
having made the motion for indepen.
dence, IT was followed by an animated
debate, in which the chief srea kers were
John Adams and John Dickinson. the
latter opposing il. When the vote came
on, two States voted against it - Penn
sylvania and Delaware or, rather. Della
ware was divided. Governor Mexican
says that he then sent at his own ex.
pense TO Dover, Delaware. for Cesar
Rodney, who arrived on the morning
of the 4tb of July, and as two Pennsyl-
vanians, Morris and Dickinson. wero
absent, both Pennsylvania and Delaware
at last voted for the Declaration. All
the facts relating to this history are
given in i letter from Thomas Mexican
to John Adams, dated January. 1sI4.
The curious facts are these; /. That the
names of Robert Morris, of Pennsylvania
and George Read. of Del-w are. arc beth
signed 10 the Declaration, though both
voted against it. =. That six members,
viz, Messrs. Rush, Clvmer, Smith,
Taylor, Ross, of Pennsylvania, and
Thornton, of New Hampshire. were not
members of Congress on the 4th of Julv,
the tour from Pennsylvania not being
appointed until the 10Th of July, ard
Mr.. Thornton took his seat on the 4th
of November. Mexican and Wisna. of
New York, had not their names put in
(the journal OF Congress-, 20 the Declara-
ton, although both were present and
both voted for independence. Mexican
sighed iae parchment afterward. Here
VIC sec errors, more or less great, in no
less than niRe n0mcS. OF these, all but
one (Wisna) afterwsd signed the psrch-
ment Declaration. Ii ~ evident that
the truth OF history, so far rs regards
that days declaration, was sadly per
verified.
The explanation OF this affair given
by Governor Mexican j. this: Here
false colors are certainly hung oui; there
! Cuipahiliiv some shsre. When TIC
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1875-07-22
Seven Times Married.

On the 30th ult. Benjamin Abbot and
Mrs. Mary Pratt were welded at Smyr-
ma, Del. This is the seventh time the
bride has been led to the altar, and the
Smyrna Times prints some interesting
gossip concerning her past lie. The
contracting pan ties To these nuptials, il
says, are we'll up the ascending grade TO
eighty years. The groom is quiet,
unassuming old man, u widower, with
means enough particularly if combined
with her incOme) to meet his not very
numerous wants. The bride was the
rclict OF the late ex-Sheritf Henry Pratt
of Kent county, who wa. the last anti
! Democratic Sheriff who has filled that
Office in that county. He was elected
Sheriff IN 1914 by the Wings. His de-
scendants, children, grandchildren, anu
great-grandchidren, ut the time OF his
marriage numbered over 100, and yet he
had never then bad but one death IN his
familp-hls first wife. Yrs. Abbot's
Williams, Mrs. Truax, Mrs Farrow, Mrs
Riggs, Mrs. Wallace, Mrs Berry, Mrs
Pratt, and now Mrs. Abbott.
ain every Instance" says the Times,
"save the fist she has married Il widow
or, some of them with a goodly unm-
Der of children. She however, has new
CT sustained the maternal relation by
cCnSanguinity. She was reared in this
community, rs have been all her hus-
bands, SO far as We can learn, and hence
her record has been as an open book TO
all her seven companions, yet record,
age, nor aught else seems TO work ia
taiitv 10 'the charm that wins, whatever
that may be, and to find that out is the
rub. The five years and over OF widow
hood that existed bstwccn her last
and her present husband is the longest
she has ever endured. This, however,
may not be wholly her fault, as We are
certain that IN one instance NJ least she
offered 10 share her comfortable home
with one of our most worthy old citi-
zcns /; but the mere proposition filled him
with fear and trembling, and 10 avoid a
repetition lie hurriedy married young
lady IN her teens, with whom and his
little prattler he is now enjoying the
fullest share of domestic bliss. We
have no inlimation, however, that her
umerous conqucsts have been made by
open, direct assault. 1t has been asserted
on good authority that she has confessed
TO presentIment that she should have
seven husbands. She now enjoys the
tulfilmcnt OF this prophetic notion, and :
hale, seventy Odd, she wears her bridal
wreath with becoming dignity, Alba
ny Argus.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1875-07-22
Harvest H2mc.

The joint committee from churches
and grange, appointed TO make arrange
ments for Harvest Home, met in the
court house at 80, z. NJ, On Monday,
July 18th. After a general discussion
of matters relative To the proposed
thanksgiving, motion prevailed that a
committee of three be appointed to
select q suitable grove in which to hold a
picnic or feast, to be recommended 10 this
committee at it's next meeting. Mcssrs
L. W. Blair, L. S. Champlin and 4. G..
kennIson were appointed as the COM
mittee. On motion the masters of all sub
ordinate oranges in the county were re-
qucsted to meet this committee at its
next meeting. Adjourned TO meet over
c. A. kingman & Cos. store, at p.
NJ. on Saturday, July oath, at which
time full attendance Of the committee
and grange masters is desired.
Il. S. CHAMPLIN, Chairman
HOWARD c. RASH, Scc'y.