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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-05
let me 90 on. have nothing now but to die; got

let me 60 on. have nothing now but to die; got
nothing at all to live for. l had no thoughts of
doing anything of the kind a. ALL
No witnesses were called, AID Page was fully
committed to await trial at the August term Of the
Supreme Judicial Count. w. P. Whitehouse, Esq,
County Attorney, appeared for the State, and +.
F. Pilsbury. Esq, and G. c. Vose, ESD for the
prisoner.
Immediately after this brief and formal exsmin-
alton, an application was made to Judge Libbey,
sitting in court, for an order to commit Page to
the Insane Hospital. This is done under the pro-
vision of law that provides when plea of insanity
is put in, in case of murder, the judge may COM
NIT the person charged to the care Of the Supeln-
tendent Of the Insane Hospital, to be detained and
observed by him till the further order of the court
that the truth or falsi'y Of the plea may be
tanned.
Judge Libbey granted the application, and Page
has accordingly been committed to the Insane
Hospital.
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In the matter of
George ii. Snow,

rNHIS Is TO GIVE NOTICE that petition has
i been presented to the Court this 3lst day Of
March, 1876, by George Fl. Snow, Of Augusta,
in said district, "a bankrupt, individually and as
member of the firm OF Snow Grafton, praying
that he may be decreed to have a full discharge
from all his debts provable under the bankrupt
act, and upon reading said petition, 1T IS ORDERED
by the Court that hearing be had upon the same
on the first Monday of June A. ID. 1876, before the
Court in Portland in said district, at 10 O'Clock,
A. NJ, and that second meeting of the creditors
of said Bankrupt, be held before John w. May,
Esq, Register, at his Office in the Court house in
said Augusta on the twenty. eighth day of April,
1876, at 10 A. and the bird meeting of the same
at the same place on the eleventh day of May, 1876
at 10 A. NJ: and that notice thereof be published
in the Daily kennebec Journal and the Weekly
Portland Advertiser, newspapers printed in said
district, once week for three successive weeks
and once in the Weekly Kennebec journal,
the last publication to be thirty days at least
before the day of hearing, and that all cred
tors who have proved their debts, and other per-
sons in interest, may appear at said time and place.
| and show cause, if any they have, why the prayer
of said petition shall not be granted.
VIM. p. PREBLE,
Clerk of District Court for said District.
t-apr4, II .lSAWlw
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ROCKLAND.
No Indictment.

Rockland, April 4. In the S. Court this fore
noon the indictment against city marshal Mitch
ell as common seller, was not proved, the evidence
it is understood being of an entirely unreliable
character. Mr.. Mitchell was ready for the issue,
and demanded trial.
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rELEt.RAMSIN GENERAL.

The Ocean View House. Nantasket Beach,
Mass, burned yesterday.
Steamship George Cromwell, Bermuda for n.
Y, has arrived.
The rain storm continued in New York yester-
day
Fair weather in London
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-05
List of Patents

Issued by the Patent Office to the citizens of
Maine for the week ending March 81, 1876. Fur
nished for the journal from the office of J. Nc.
Perkins & Co., counselor. law in patent cases
and solicitors for patents. Attend to all business
before the patent office and other departments Of
the government. 5l3 Seventh street. Washington,
d. c. Drawings and specifications Of patents, %
cents.
l74,S05. Paper-Pulp Engines S. l.. Gould,
Gardiner Filed May 20, 1875.
Bgief.-The shaft bearing the grinding surface
has one Of its bearings exterior to the drum as
to leave free open space between the grinder and
the end of the drum. The movable grinding sur
face has worm or screw for drawing the pulp to
the knives.
l74,e27. Recumhent Chairs. W. Heath, Bath.
Filled June Is, 1871
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-05

DR.. B. T. Sanborn, Assistant Superintendent Of
the Insane Hospital. declines serving as Council
man from Ward.5, to which position he was
chosen at the recent election. In his note Of decl
nation, he says that his duties at the hospital are
such that he is obliged to resign Thanking his
friends for their confidence and esteem as ex-
pressed by their votes, he assures them that if cir
cumstanccs were different he would most gladly
serve them.
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A CARD.

hereby respectfully tender my sincere thanks
to all those persons who have so kindly contribu-
ted towards the purchase for me of new horse
in place Of the one which recently lost. l shall
never forget the kindness which has enabled me
to resume my daily occupation of truckman.
Al. WALKER.
Augusta, April 4, 1876.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-05
The Taxes embraced within the Provisions of the
Law above quoted are the following, VIZ.

RectiGcis, 800 90
Dealers, retail liquor, IS 10
Dealers, Wholesale liquor 100 20
Dealers in malt liquors, wholesale, so 90
Dealers in malt liquors. retail ~ 20
Dealers in leaf tobacco, Is %
Retail dealers in leaf tobacco, $40 20
And on sales oil over 81 00O, fifty cents for
every dollar in excess of ,0t0.
Dealers in manufactured tobacco, 90
Manufacturers oil stills, SO 20
And for each still manufactured 20 %
And for eacn worm manufactured 20 10
Manufacturers OF tobacco, 10 10
Manufacturers OF cigars, 10 90
Peddlers oil tobacco first class (more than
two horses other animais) so 90
Peddlers of tobacco, second class two horses
or other animas) % 90
Peddiers of tobacco, third class Zone herse
or other animal) Is co
Peddlers oftobacco, fourth class ION foot or
public conveyance 10 90
brewers OF less than 800 barrels, 81 %
Brewers OF B barrels or more, 100 90
Any person, liable, W no shall fail to comply
with the foregoing requirements will be subject to
severe penalties.
Persons or firms doing business in the counties
of Kenpebec, Somerset and Lincoln, liable to pay
any of the Special Taxes named above must apply
tp Charles j. Ia bot Collector of Internal Revenue
at Augusta, anu pay for and procure the Special
Tax stamp or stamps they need, prior TO May |,
1876, and without further notice.
d. d. PRATT
Commits ioner OF IL ternal Revenue.
OFFICE OF INTERNAL REVENUE,
Washington, ID. c., February, l. 1876 !
t.apr5 s, 26 80 &w2w
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wonderful Success.

1t is reported that BoscHEE's GERMAN SYRUP
reached the immense sale of 40 900 dozen per year.
Over 5000 druggists have ordered this medicine
direct from the factory at Woodbury. n. j., and
not one have reported single failure, but every
letter speaks of its astonishing success IN curing
sumption. or any disease Of Throat anG Lungs.
We advise any person that has any predisposition
to Weak Lungs to go to their druggist and get
this Medicine, or inquire about it. Regular size.
rs cents; sample bottle. 10 cents. Two doses will
relieve any case. Don't neglect your Cough.
nov25 tTT&S&w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-05

Robbery.

were recently stolen from the mails, and special
agents of the post office yesterday arrested an
express agent at Parsons, Ks, named Dnsmore,
who confessed and made restitution to the extent
of $500
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-05

Some five weeks since the mare OF Mr.. 8. A. Niles
Of this city, badly cut and bruised, by running
away and jumping down an embankment Several
very bad flesh wounds were made. The Horse
Linment, prepared by l.. Ii. Titcomb of this city,
was applied, and it has been used during the disa.
bility of the runaway. Now the wounds are all
healed, and if the animal could speak it would give
i'll its testimony tor Titcomb's Iiniment.-t KenNe
bee Journal, Jan. 26th.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-05

About one o'clock yesterday afternoon, the long
"Drugs and Medicine" sign on the south side of
l.. II. Titcombs store, became detached from its
fastenings by the action Of the wind, and fell to
the sidewalk with crash. Several persons stand
ing near narrowly escaped being killed.
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INDIANA
Election.

day passed OFF quietly. The republicans elect five
councilmen and the democrats one. a democratic
mayor holds over. The republicans elect treas
urer and clerk, and the democrats the marshal
and surveyor.
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Augusta, April 4, 1876.

All lovers of halibut can now indulge in their
favorite dish, for there has just been received at
Mrs. D'Arthenay's Market, lot of splendid hall
but, direct from the Banks, which she is retailing
at ten cents per pound. tit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-05
S25OO.OO from 10 Acres.

For $40 advanced, and 10 per ct. on the profits Of
the first years crop, will inform any responsible
applicant how he may raise $2500.00 worth of
tain valuable product on 10 acres-or, In that pro-
portion. 1t is easily grown corn wheat, and
as sure OF ready cash market. mean just what
l say.
Bates VINE PROTECTORS. Persons In any
part of Name desiring the CUCUMBER TENTS for
the early protection of vines can be supplied at
wholesale or retail, by
WILLIAM A. DREW,
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DECORATE YOUR GARDEN

KENNEBEC COUNTY. In Probate Court, at
augusta, on the fourth Monday of March, 1876.
CHARLES REYNOLDS, Administrator on the
in said county, ased, having petitioned for IL
to sell at public auction or private sale the
following real estate of said deceas ell for the pay
nent OF debts &c, viz. a small farm known as the
Phillips place, about 33 acres also lot bought of
ABBY Richardson about 20 acres also 20 acres of
wood land called the Abbott lot.
ORDERED, That notice thereof be given three
weeks successfully prior to the fourth Monday of
April next, in the kennebec Journal, "A
newspaper printed in Augusta, that all persons in
terested may attend at Court Probate then to be
holden at Augusta, and show cause, If any, why The
prayer of said petition should not be granted.
H. X. BAKER. Judge.
Attest: CHARLES HEwINs. Register. 3wl6
KENNEBEC COUNTf-in Probate Court at
augusta on the fourth Monday Of March 1876.
HARTLEY S. WADLEIGu, Administrator on
III the estate of George ID. Wyman, late OF Bel.
grade, in said county, deceased, having pettioned
for license to sell at public auction private sale,
the following real estate of said deceased, fer the
payment of debts, &C, viz. the homestead of tine
deceased one undivided nalf of which is subject to
mortgage to secure the support of Nancy Wyman;
also n acres OF land ad dining the west emu vi the
homestead.
ORDERED, That notice thereof be given, three
weeks successfully prior to the fourth Monday OF
April next in the Kennebec Journal
newspaper printed in Augusta. that all persons m
terested may attend at Court of Probate, then 10
be holden at Augusta, and show cause, II any, why
the PRAYER of said petition should not be granted.
ii. n. BAKER, Judge.
Attest: CHARLES HEwINs, Register. 3wl6
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DAMARISCOTTA.


Damaliscotta, April 4. Snow commenced fall
ing here last night, and has continued through
the dav. some three inches having fallen. A brisk
wind has prevailed
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EASTPOltT.
Navigation Opened.

PASSPORT April 4. The ice is out Of the St.
Croix river. Steamer Belle Brown left here to-
day on her first trip for st. Andrews, n B. and
Calais, to connect with the International Compa-
nv from here.
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OHIO.
The Election.

Cincinnati April 4. Returns from ffty-four
towns and cities in Ohio show that the republicans
have msjonty in % and the democrats in 10 of
them, the republicans being divided. Local
questions entered so largely into the contest that
the result is no test Of party strength.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-05

AT the annual meeting Of the Atlantic Engine
Co., No. 3, Of this city, held on Monday evening,
the following officers were elected w. b. Leigh
ton, Foreman; j. II. Chandler, Asst Foreman;
w. A. Boothby, Clerk; Z. F. Coombs, Foreman
Hose; p, N, Savage. Asst Foreman Hose.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-05
local anu State Mems.

Monday balmy breezes and pleasant sunshine;
yesterday q cold, discouraging northeast snow
storm-reguar April weather.
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COLOR ADO.
Municipal Election.

Denver, April 4. The municipal election yes
terday passed off quietly DR.. Buckingham, dem
ocrat, was elected mayor by 1870 majority over F..
X. Croker, republican. The republicans elect
four out of six aldermen
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-05

We begin to-day an additional feature in the
journal, which our readers will no doubt be glad
to have continued-the publication of Maine
Stock List.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-05

The Bath Times says that among the cases ex-
pected to be tried this term in Sagadahoc, is the
libel suit of Geo. G. Stacy, exSecretary Of State,
against the Portland Press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-05
NJ arine News.

The schr. Peter A. Crowell, at Vineyard Iia-
ven, from Turks Island for Gloucester sprung q
leak on the passage, and large portion of her
cargo was thrown overheard to stop the leak
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-05
NEW HA MPSIilKE.
Temperance.

Gorham, April 4. A temperance reform club
was organized here last night. Jonathan Jewett
was elected president. Two hundred and nine
have signed the pledge.
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No alter and Gas.

The water and gas will be shut off at the Gus
tom house and post office here, this p m, unless
otherwise ordered from the treasury department.
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Railroad Matters.

The new officials of the Panama railroad have
notified the Pacific Mail Company that all freight
and passengers from said Pacific Mail steamers,
will be charged the same as outsiders; also that
the charges therefor in the future must be paid in
advance. The business of transportation between
New York and San Francisco, via the Isthmus
will consequently 20 into the hands OF the
steamship line connecting with the Panama rail
road
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-05
Cross and Sickly Children c

Cross and Sickly Children can
be made healty and strong by regulating their
stomachs and bowels with Castoria. 1t is more ct.
fective than Castor Oil and is pleasant to take
honey. For Wind Colo, Sour Stomach, Worms
and Costveness, there is nothing in existence equal
to Casio ia.
Why will you Suffer from Rheuma.
tsm, Sprains, st fl JOINTS Swelngs, Burns, Scalds
or Weak Back, when the Centaur Liniment affords
certain relief. Many articles soothe pain to GER
tain extent but the centaur Linment cures. The
White Liniment is for the human family, the Vel.
low Liniment is for horses and animals. snl3w5
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NOTICE
T.. S. INTERNAL REVENUE
SPECIAL TAXES,
Mayl, 1876. to April 80. 1877.
NOTICE

The Revised Statutes of the United States, Sec
lions S232, 3li7 1928, ard 3239 require every
person gagged in any business, avocatlon, or en-
polymt Ut which renders him liable to special tax
TO PROCURE AND PLACE CONSCIOUSLY IN HIS
OR PLACE OF BUSINESS a stamp
denotlng the payment OF SAID special tax for the
special tax year beginning May l, 1876 before COM
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BANGOR.
Court Matters.

Bangor April 4. The April (cvil) term of the
Supreme court opened this morning, Chief JUS
tice Appleton presiding.
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NEW YORK..

Albany, April 4. The Court of Appeals has af
frmed the Judgment of the courts below in the
case of Doan, convicted of the murder of Noe,
and the execution will accordingly take place.
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N MASSACHUSETTS,.
Suicide.

Boston, April 4. The body of Bradley NJ.
Cummings, well known merchants of this city,
was found in vacant lot on Newton street, this
morning, his face resting in a shallow pool of
water. He had committed suicide while Temporal
rily insane.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-05
Forty.rourth Congress First Session.
SENATE.

SENATE.
Washington, April 4.
The chair announced as special committee to
inquire into the recent election in Mississippi
Messrs. Boutwell,, Cameron of Wisconsin, Ogles-
by, Bayard and Mcdonald.
A communication from the Secretary of War
was received, transmitting an account of the
militia of the United States, organized and I'M
organized.
A communication from the Secretary of the
Interior, enclosing reports from the comm ssioner
of Indian affairs relative to the condition and
cessities of the Pawnee Indians, and recommend
ing $50, 900 appropriation for their immediate
relief was referred to the committee on appropri-
alton.
HOUSE.
The Impeachment managers on the part of the
House appeared in 'the Senate at | % p. M, and
were escorted to seats provided for them on the
left of the presiding officer After the pro llama
ton by the sergeant alarms, articles of impeach
ment against W. w. Belknap, late Secretary of
War, were tsd by Scott Lord, chairman of the
board of managers.
1ne reading was concluded at l 90 o'clock,
when MIR. Ferry, president pro tenn of the Senate,
announced that the Senate would take proper or
der on the subject of impeachment, of which due
notice would be given to the House of Represen-
tatives. The managers then retired.
James NJ. Day testified before the committee
on foreign affairs this morning, that he was inter-
csttu III VIC Iuiua uiuC lIOm CSplciuuSl looo ~
July, 1871. He owned e-sixteenth, which he
sold to Trenor w. Park, at the rate of 81 800 00C
for. the entire property. He was advised to sell
out by his nephew, and by Mathews, superintend
ent of the mine, no new developments of ore hav
ing been made at that time. In January, 1871
parties from California wanted to buy the mine
for which the owners then asked Sl2,00o,000
VIM. NJ. Lent brought with him mining exper
who reported unfavorably. When the undivided
half of the property passed into the hands of Park
and Baxter, giving them CONTROL he decided tc
sell out his interest for that reason, and not be-
cause he had any fear of the mine. 1t had always
been his practice to have nothing to do with min
ing property he could not control.
John J. Safely, who was expected to testify to
many things connected with the post traderships
to-day, told Clymcr's committee that he had known
Belknap and Iendrck twenty years, but did moi
know about anything that the committee were
seeking for, and was dismissed.
The House Committee on Appropriations agreed
to recommend deficiency appropriation of $780,
900, to provide water, fuel and light for public
buildings during the remainder of the current
fiscal year. This item will be inserted in the
annual deficiency bill, which the committee expect
to report and pass this week. They also agree to
insert one item of 100000 to pay witness fees and
other incidental expenses of congressional hives
legations.
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iNarrifo.

In Augusta, ith inst. by Rev. f. Martin, William
$. Cieayes OF Plttston, to Miss Della ii. Smith o.
Stelson. No cards.
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Kenmebeo Journal Maine stock List.

CORRECTED BY w. E. S. WHITMAN,
heol kstate and Stotk Broker Granite Hall BLOCK,
Market Square, Augusta.
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Accidentally Killed.

New York, April 4. While George Frank and
George Bell were duck shooting with a swivel gun
on Long Island pond, near Pine Grove, last Sat
urday, the swivel burst, wrecking the boat, and
the sportsmen have not since been seen. Warren
Schultz, another of the party, was shockipgly in
inred. but MANAGED to reach the shore
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Military Matters.

a military commission appointed by the govern
ment to investigate and render a final judgmen
on the difficulties existing in the Portsmouth ar
tillery camp, arrived here this evening, and pro
ceeded Immediately to work. 1t is expected tia
their sessions will occupy the entire week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-05
Wanted.

A STEADY, CAPABLE GIRL, to do kitchen
n work CHATS ALL In II family. Apply at resi-
FRED A. BERRY,
april tim School Street, Gardiner.
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NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
.-Tt rHk-@
9aily Kennehst gaurnal.
POKTLAN


Portland, April 4. heavy storm of sleet ard
snow prevails, and marine disasters are feared, as
there is heavy sea. Many vessels have sought
rel In this harhnr-
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Arrested.

Benz. Willis, wealthy gentleman Of Bangor,
was arrested this afternoon as he was leaving his
hotel for the train, petition of his sisters that
he be sent to the insane asylum The case was
adjourned until tomorrow afternoon, to procure
necessary evidence. Mr.. Willis was on his bridal
trip.
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U7'Ridge's Food for Infants and Invalids, see
advertisement. l6tf
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Reaifeld Locals.


The Methodist society, under the supervision Of
their pastor, Rev. c. c. Mason, have opened at The
chapel, for two afternoons and evenings" mu-
scum of ancient curiosities curious nor, but then,
the useful things of life. There articles to the
number OF 80 many of them more than 200 years
old, and all averaging more than century.
Bibles which have been handed down through (S)
eight generations, and many other books equally
timc-worn; table flied with bonnets such
grandmothers wore; suit of clothes, large
enough for good sized boy of four years of age,
made from one square yard of gngham. Imple-
ments of war and emblems of peace, mementoes
of long ago, are displayed in we-preserved con-
which was portion of the cargo of the Mayhow-
er, belonging to the Ford family of Kents Hill;
ancient paintings and pictures, coins may, and
very old and great variety OF antique treasures
too numerous to mention, make up the museum.
Then comes the supper, downright old fashioned
affair." Pork and beans, bean soup, brown bread,
doughnuts doubly dillated and distended, coffee
credmated with custard not so intended, but man
{her name was Buttman), must suffer from wom-
ans mistakes; and your correspondent and
friend were vctimized by this "old grl'-she
said she was less than a hundred-wih soft Gus
tard instead of Jersey cream. We were young,
and the supper was after the manner of the an
cients and we worried it down, just as country
pumpkins do sweet oil and lobster at city hotels,
because thought it all right, and We must be
fashionable; but had Gle Che was the friend) been
suspected, 81 had not spoiled my supper But
custard in coffee is very good after all.