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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-09-24
POLITICAL.

Gov. CASTOR was re-nominsted by reclamation
in the democratic State convention Of Massachu
sets, as candidate for Governor. The resolu
tons accept the constitutional amendments; avov
the doctrine of estate sovereignty favor lie
turn to specie payments arraign the republican
party for extravaganza, etc; are alarmed at the
public debt; and favor the present liquor license
law They pretend to speak for the "democrat'
and liberal republicans" of the State.
Gov. Allen talks very loudly in public about his
majority of $4,000 or 40 600, but in private he is
more cautious. lie is reported to have said to 8
delegation of Pennsylvania democrats who asked
him to come to their State and speak after the
Ohio election: "Gentlemen, it Is altogether toe
soon to talk Of my going to Pennsylvania to take
part in the canvass. Suppose l should be bea
like h in my own State, wouldn't be pretty
looking thing making speeches in Pennsylva
MAJ" This profound observation ended the con
versaton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-09-24
GENERAL NEW VS..

Weston is spoken Of as man who has two soles
and single thought.
A new way Of keeping perishable fruits is to
dip them in melted paraffne, which gives them q
coat impervious to water, air or acids Samples
of corn and fruits have been kept two weeks in
this way, and three crates of peaches have been
prepared in this way at Baltimore for shipment to
Europe.
1.-THE New Age will be the name Of a new lib.
eral and progressive weekly newspaper to be pub
lished in Boston. Its columns will be devoted to
the discussion of free religion secular education,
woman's rights, etc.
As the farmer cuts his wheat and oats, every
swing Of the scythe goes against his grain. lie
cannot be angrye at such a season.
The number of places selling liquor. legally, IN
Boston, is 1914; number supposed to be selling
without license, 500; total number Of places
where the ardent may be obtained readily, 24S3.
Another argument for initiation is presented by
he Nashville Amercan:-"Farmer and mechan-
les and hard.working tradcsmen, do you know
the meaning of thes cabalistic terms Of the bond
holders, "fye-twenties, "seven-thirties and "ten-
forties 7" Why, simply this 10 effect-that you
shall get up ut 20 and not quit work until 80
so that the bondholders need not get up until next
day at 10 :40!"
DR.. John G. Pallry, the learned historian OF
New England, has fourth volume of that work
ia the press. It will be recollected that his first
work, finished in 1864, terminated with the close
CT the Stuart dynasty in 1888.
Longfellow, slightly paraphrascd to suit the
times -
And the night shall be filled with burglars
And thieves that infest the day
Shall pack up their traps like pedlers,
And carry the spoons away.
1t is estimated that the people of New York
city spend daily one million five hundred thousand
dollars on solid articles Of food-an average oil
say dollar and half to every person. There
are, of course, thousands who are fed on twenty
cents worth of food daily, and equally other thou.
sands whose appctites are not reduced for less
than ten or twenty dollars daily.
Mr.. John G. SAKE, who has been suffering from
neuralgia for few weeks past, is said to be re-
covering.
The most terrible kerosene lamp explosion on rec
ord occurred in Nebraska lately, BY which the
father mother, two boys and an infant-the whole
family-were horribly burned, most Of them in
attempting to save the others. The child has
died. the mother and one boy are in desperate
condition, the other boy will probably be crippled
for life, and the fathers hands burned 20 that he
can never use them. The explosion was caused
by the lamp being accidently knocked down.
The influence Of bad example was recently strik-
ingly displayed at st. Genevieve, Mo. Mr.. Mathis
was milking COW, when the COW fell dead; he
united the rope from her HONS and fell dead also
An Alabama paper complains that between
chicken cholora and protracted meetings the poul-
try raising industry is seriously depressed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-09-24
HOW ITCONES About.

Instead of charging all the mishaps,
failures and blunders to the government
aud the administration, the New York
Tribune has at last reached the seat of the
disease. 1t says ''there is something rot
ten at the bottom of all the crash and
havoc. and the time has come when we
are forced, willing or unwilling. to know
what II is. For the last generation every
class in this country has been aping the
habits Of life OF the class just above it in
point of wealth. The laborer with an in
come Of $500 regulates his expenditures
by the mechanics, who is worth double
that amount, and he in his turn tries to
dress his wife, and give suppers in imita-
lion of the fashionable banker around the
corner; while the dashing young fellow
who has no money at all, but the same
lofty ambitions. naturally enough helps
himself from the first convenient pocket to
crafty them. We have all, in word.
been in too great haste to devour our liv-
ing. like the prodigal son. and do not
find the first taste of the husks palatable
It remains to be seen whether there is
common sense and weight enough left in
our social life TO stay the evils about te
fall on US before t be too late. For We
may lay the Immediate blame of the pres
ent impending disaster on this or tha
financial change; there can be no doub
that it originated in that social life, and IN
its love OF glitter and false, paltry ambi'
tons. Until these are destroyed there
can be no hope of any radical change foi
the better"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-09-24

The Shoe and Leather Reporter. pub
lished weekly in New York, Boston and
Philadelphia, and devoted to the important
branches Of business indicated by its title.
has passed into the hands of Hon. Isaac H.
Bailey, formerly Of this State, but for
many years leading merchant in the
leather business 10 New York city. Mr..
Bailey is we'll known to the readers of the
Portland Press. as yarmouth" whose
letters from New York have attracted
much attention
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-09-24
Th.copviction of we,servelt, however righteous

Theconviction of Westervelt, however righteous
it may be, does not at all clear up the mystery
connected with the disappearance Of Charlie Ross.
1t is more than likely that this later criminal knows
something about the horrible transaction, and if
he ends his days within prison walls, will scarcely
get his descrts: but it is most likely that the
chief conspirators were Mosher and Douglass,
who have ANONYMOUSLY persisted. The hope has
been expressed that should Westervelt be convict,
ed, ifhe could reveal nothing himself those in the
inner circle Of the mystery would purchase his
pardon by giving up the boy; but nothing Of the
kind has yet taken place. Every parent or friend
Of the little children who are found in our homes
and schools and churches, will rejoice that Wester-
welt has been convicted, for it shows that all the
resources Of the law are to be exhausted for the
protection Of the feeblest members Of society
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-09-24
LIFTING THE BURDENS.

To stimulate business, the burdens of taxation
must b. lifted from the masses SO as to enable
them to recuperate and accumulate something
wherewith to patronize industries and create
and.-xdine Standard.
That's the kind of nonsense with which
the readers Of the Standard are RECALLED,
week by week. and which we doubt not.
among the unthinking masses, had weight
and influence in the late election. How
are the burdens of taxation" to be Lifted
from the massesp" The democratic rem
edy is plain and simple. and may be put
into one dose monster blue ptH-it is
reputation Nothing more. Nothing
less. The platform of the party in Ohio
and Pennsylvania indicates that. A DEM
ocratic war saddled upon the nation an
enormous debt. To secure its creditors,
the nation issued its bonds, the interest
upon which aggregates large sum, and
forms the burden Of which the Standard
complains. These bonds and the bank
notss issued by government are held by
banking institutions, corporations and in
dividuals. Foreign capitalists have made
gigantic investments in our securities, as
they hare justly been regarded the best
the world affords. Now, to pay these
bonds at maturity, and TO meet these in
terest coupons as they become due, the
people have to be taxed. And is it a
hardship for the great and prosperous ma
ton in which we live to pay its honest
debts When we get rid Of these bur-
dens. let it be by honestly paying our
debts. and not by the democratic expedi-
ent Of reputation. We are glad that the
republican party stands on the record
squarely in favor Of meeting the nations
pledges. made in the bloody time of war
and disaster. In standing for that principle,
they stand for the nations integrity; while
on the other hand, the policy of the demo-
cratic party. disguised as it may be by
"glittering generalites." is to get rid of
the burdens by not fulfilling the obliga-
tons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-09-24
TIE NTCAWBER PLAN OF PA YING
DFBTS.

Our democratic friends have suggested
many novel methods Of paying the ma
tional indebtedness, or. more politely
"ridding ourselves of the public burdens
but the most novel method of all has been
brought forward by the Richmond Wing 1t
Is, briefly, that ifthe tax upon tobacco snou'a
he abolished the National Government
could make up any deficiency in revenue
by an issue of legal tenders!! This method
of making up deficiencies in revenue by
issuing promises to pay, is not unfamiliar
to delinquent debtors, but as a theory for
Regulating national finances it is peculiar
" the theory of modern democracy. We
should call It the Micawber plan. 1t may
be remembered by our readers that III
Dickens David Copperfield. the philan-
thropic Micawber is indebted to his frleno
Mr.. Thomas Traddles, and has resolved
not to leave the city before paying him.
ITO leave the metropolis" said Mr.. MI
cawber, "and my friend Mr.. Thomas
Traddles, without acqutting myself ofthe
pecuniary part of this obligation, would
weigh upon my mind to an insupportable
extent. l have, therefore, prepared Tor
INV friend, Mr.. Thomas Traddles my l. y.
u, for forty, one, ten, eleven and half,
and am happy to recover my moral
dignity, and to know that can once more
walk erect before my fellow-man!' This
was quite the same to Mr.. Micawber as
paying the money, as he complacently
handed his friend the slip of paper marked
Il, O.. u" Mr.. Traddles himself hardly
knew the difference until he had time to
think about it.
And that is exactly the Richmond Wings
democratic plan Of paying debts, with an
al q H."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-09-24
4 LONG WATCH.

The Montpelier journals report the death, at the
age Of ninety two. of Jacques Roussal an old SOL
der of the first empire who had the distinction OF
holding his post as sentry longer than any pri-
vate of any army was ever known to before or
since. In 1906 Roussel was one Of the force
sent across by Davoust and Pomerana to oc-
cupy the island of Rugen, after the fall of Berlin
and dispersal of the Prussian army. But when
Napoleon soon after met his first check at Eylau,
and began to call in detachments to his aid, that
in Rugen was suddenly called upon to march east
ward with all other available troops in the vicinity
So hastily was the operation carried out that the
commander was forced to leave behind him some
of his Stores and even forgot to relieve the sentry
who was placed over them, Private Roussel.
When the peasant who had been on friendly terms
with the garrison, told him that the last of his
countrymen had disappeared some hours before,
it became necessary TO decide on his own future.
If he abandoned the post unrelieved he would evil
IDENTIFY be disobeying orders. On the other hand,
to hold it literally without food rdrnk was clear
ly impossible. He choose, therefore, the middle
course Of abiding by it as nearly as possible, but
getting his own living by working for the nearest
farmer. Time passed on quietly, and ROussel
wooed and won his masters daughter, and became
to all intents and purposes one of the family. But
he still kept on his old uniform ready for use, and
had an eye to his charge; so that when after four
years. quictude the islanders saw the Strait once
more covered with boats full of the little men in
red trousers they remembered so well, Roussel had
time to dress himself and take post conspcuousiy
near the landing place, when he hailed the
strangers with a loud 'Qu vivc :" "Qui vive
yonrselfi' was the rep'y, "snd who are you y
"The sentry. "And how long have you been on
your post sentry = said the officer, as he sprang
ashore. Five years, or Whereabouts" said Rous
sci an his an 'wer, with the whole story. being
reported to Davoust, that marshal, who had q
special point OF showing bonhome to the private.
| OF his corps, sent him free discharge Rousse
lived on in Rugen till he lost his wife in 1929
when Frenchman's longing for France carriet
him home to spend the second half Of hi, long
life peacefully in his native parish, and tell to al
who would listen the story of his watch by til,
Baltic confirmed by the irrefutable evidence o
| Dayoust's Il mature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-09-24

The gentlemen thus far suggested
through the State papers as candidates for
the republican nomination for the Presi-
dency OF the Senate are Gen. Thomas w.
HYDE of Bath and Hon. John p. Swasey
of Canton; and for Speaker of the House,
N. w. Duiton, Esq. OF Lewiston, Hon.
Frederick Robbie OF Gorham. Hon. j. w.
Porter Of Burlington. Llewellyn Powers,
Esq, Of Houlton and Ambrose White
Esq, Of Bucksport.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-09-24

The fitch anniversary Of the Introduction Of
Homeopathy in this country has just been cele-
brated in New York. The Homeopathic Medical
Society of that State very justly denounced the
displacem ent of hon eopathic medical officers At
the Mddletown Insane Asylum, and declared that
by thus taking the institution out Of homeopathic
coatrol, provisions of the charter were violated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-09-24
ICE WATER

And sweetened, forms mixture which, a. cool.
ing, healthy and refreshing Summer Beverage has
no equal Barrels OF Ice water, prepared In this
way, may be drank without the slightest injury.
and happy is the man who finds In this . substitute
for spirituOus liquors. Its value to he Farmer.
Mechanic and Laborer cannot be 0ver-estimsted.
1t is so cheap as to be wi hin the reach OF all; so
finely favored as to be enjoyed by lovers Of the
choices. liquors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-09-24
RESTORATIVE S1IMuLANT

Free from serious objections. yet palatablc, eve
inviting to the sensitive palate which will creaie
morbid appe tite for ITSELF and operate as an az
sstant to digestion, as well as perform the inpc.
tons oil stimulant. Such We confidently believe
is TO be found in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-09-24

sapford's Jamaica Ginger is for sale by
PARTRIDGE BROS, under Granite Hall.
junel7.t&wl2w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-09-24
SALEM LEAD COMPANY.

WArfahtod PURE WHITE LEA0s-WeU.
FINEST, and BEST. WV W
LEAD TAPE, SIS IN. wide, on reels for Curtain
Sticks.
on reels for Builders.
LEAD PIPE, Of any size or thickness.
FRANCIS BLOWN, Treasurer, Salem, Mass-
julyl3t&w3m 4lH
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-09-24

The Argus. in publishing the election
returns, gives its readers specimen of
democratic figuring. In the very first
county given (Androscoggin) we find en-
rors in the first two columns. 1t gives
Connor's vote us 1892, when by the
plainest rules of simple addition it is
3619. and there is a mistake of two fig
ures in the vote for Roberts. II the foot
ings in the other counties are equally un.
reliable, what are such returns good for ?
We suppose the Bangor Commercial will
reject the official figures, and publish these
returns of the Argus. figured up by the
rules of modern democratic arithmetic.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-09-24
SANF0RD'S JAMAICA GINGER

An elegant combination Of the True Jamaica Gin
ger with the choicest Anomalies. 1t is beyond all
and stimuant before the public. Il is earnestly
recommended to the weak and nervous, to thOte
recovering from facilitating diseases, and to the
aged, to whom it imparts warmth and vigor. 1t is
Invaluable to the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-09-24
DYSPEPSIA,

E1atulency, Sluggish Digestion, want Of Tone nj
Activity in the stomach and Bowels, Oppressit n
dos taken after each meal. great want exis to
fora
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-09-24

Sold by all Druggists and Dealers in Medicine.
WEEKS n POTTER, Boston, General Agents.
ssrUsc sANFORD's HAMAMELIs for sunLurn
Mosquito Bites, and Poison by Ivy. 5f44
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-09-24
IMTEMPERATE

In assisting them to overcome morbid appetite
for intoxcants. Taken by one Of confr!ncd habit
gastric juices thereby furnishing the proper sol.
vent for food, and permit. by toking the place OF
the system, the complete restoration Of the appc.-
tito, health and strengthJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-09-24
The crv of ..hard illness never-ceas'

The crv of ''hard times never
inc one--has had much to do with influen'
cling the change in political feeling. III
the times are harder to-day than year
400. or ten wears ago. the party in power
ia held accountable for it. in the minds Of
uuthinking people. lfan idle, lazy BUM
mer has failed TO find dollar in his pocket
to-day--a thing never. known to happen
on any other day--it is very easy to make
him believe that the present administra-
ton is the cause OF. the deficit. Having no
political principles of his own Cor any
other principles), away he goes to-mor-
row and votes against that administration.
The class of men Of which this one IS a
sample is not a small one, and, holding
the power of voting as they please, their
votes 90 far towards working changes in
party majori,ies. Their power can be met
only by the intelligence and integrity Of
better men.-Boston Daily Adrertiser.
1t remains with the operatives and those
engaged in mill labor. to say whether the
proposed starting UP of the large factories
in Fall River, shall be permanent or tenn
porary. Will they continue to belong to
organizations, formed to protect labor.
but which are really curse to laborP
That is an arbitrary rule that dictates to
the manufacturer whom he shall employ
and what wages he shall pay. A bad in
stitution it is, also, that will keep at work
a score of men to support in idleness other
scores, who are loafing just because they
cannot get the wages they have fixed up
on, and which the manufacturer cannot
afford to pay. We hope the disastrous
effects OF the strike in Massachusetts and
elsewhere will teach wholesome lesson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-09-24

Whether produced by indigestion, improper food
change of water or diet, too free indulgence in
are Immediately relieved by il. One ounce addl
to q gallon Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-09-24

h n n WILL BE PAID lor q bottle Of aLy
VInN other Extract or Essence Of Jamai
- UUVv Ginger If found to equal 1t in fine havt
purity, and prompt medicinal eject.
Largest. Cheapest and Best. Take no other until
yoI have given it q trial. Hff As''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-09-24
SANFORD'S
JAMAICA
GINGER

This elegant preparation is prepared from the
true Jamaica Ginger, combined with choice aro-
mates and genuine French brandy, and lie vastly
superior to every other Extract or Essence Of Gin.
ger before the publi,-all Of which are prepared
with alcohol by the old process.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-04-22

One of the happiest impromptus Vt have lately met with is the following, which is said to have actually occurred between an old gentleman and young lady, the latter's name being Page. Ii was in g ball room in New York where the young lady dropped her glove. The old gentleman picked it mp instantly and said, when he. presented:- =
 mAnd if from glove you take the letterg, Then glove makes makes love, which present
 to thee!"
 The young lady paused but moment, and then replied, smiling:
 '.And if from Page. you take the letter p
 Then Page makes age, and that won't do for
 It is related of certain minister, who was noted for his long sermons with many divisions, that one day, when he was ad- vancing among his teens, he reached at length a-sort of resting place in his dis course, when, pausing to take breath, he asked the question: 'tAnd what shall I say mqre?" A voice from the congrega- tion earnestly responded. ''Say Amen!"
 "In God we trust," are the historic words inscribed upon the DanburY Court House vane, but the rayages of rust and storm have nearly obiterated them, and it is to be feared that some of the wit nesses who take the stand below depend more on their lively imaginations than on the Subject of the sacred legend above. .-.--rs. :..- -e. ..asa-....
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-04-22
GENUINE TEA

2d. Because our command of capital enables us TO IMPORT LARGELY FOR CASH, and thus to sell cheap. We buy all our Teas at the Ports of China and Japan, and thus save many intermediate profits and charges.
 3d. Because we have inaugurated new sys. tenn of business, originated New Idea.
 We save the profits of the middlemen and give them to our Customers, by sending direct to any address, the finest qualities of Tea at Wholesale Prices
 4th. Because as the rs gtE5 rss. ?
 Great Need of the Times is pure tea at low price and as we are deter mined to supply this need, it is to your interest to help us by sending on your orders at once. EJ" See our Price list.
 Oolong CBlack) 40, 50. 60, best 70 cts. pr pound Mixed (green and black 40, 50, 60, 70. best Soc Japan (uncoloreO 60, 70. 80, best s1 .00 3 fb. Imperial (green) 60, 70, 80, $1.OO, S1.25 |" Young Tyson (green) 50, ,6O, 70, ,bestS1.O0 Gunpowder (green) S1.OO, best SIPS English Breakfast (black) 60, 70, SC, best $1.OO. EJrP. s. We have Q special quality of very fine Oolong and Young Tyson at $1. .25 per pound. b Any of these qualities delivered free by mail, and safe delivery guaranteed on receipt of price. sound, injured, damaged, or adulterated in any respect, even the lowest qualities in the above list, perfect in their degree clean, pure, and and uninjured in every particular. ES We want active and reliable agents every where, to whom special inducements are offer ed. The business is honorable and respectable. Young and old, rich and poor, male and female. can get up clubs and act as agents. Send for circular and begin at once.
 Address,
 New York & Oriental Tea COmp'y,
 ss vEsEY STREET, N. Y. 4s-sm