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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-02-16

JAMES PARTON, the wcll-znov n
author, was married in Boston to his
step-daughter, not knowing that such
contracts were forbidden by statute.
As soon as he was informed of the
state of the case he left his new wife
in care of some friends aud, to avoid
scandal, retired to separate board
ing-house. He will endeavor to
have his marriage legalized by a
special act of the Legislature.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-02-16

Hon. JOSEPH MEDILb, Of the
Chicago 3ttbtDae, like the sensible
man he'is, declares that nobody nor
nothing could persuade or induce
him to accept nomination for any
office in the gift of the people of
his city, State or nation, at the
present time; that in short, he pre-
ters the editorial chair of his Tribune
20 any other chair'in the world.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-02-16

WITH 80 many disloyal men in the
high places Of the nation, it is re-
.freshing to learn that at least two
disinterested patriots remain in this
land of ours. One is an old Virgin
ian. who describes himself as rebel
of '65, but patriot OF '76. He
wishes to demonstrate his patriotism
in substantial MARINER. He has
noticed that the national debt is 81
"a, 426,9Sl.25, and he writes to the
Secretary of the Treasury, request,
ing'llim to erase two Of those figures,
for which purpose he contributes q
twenty-fve-cent scrip. He expresses
a hope that five other'will be found,
rs patriotic as himself, who viii con-,
5tribute'the whetewith TO cancel the
remaining ten figures OF the amount.
q'he otherpatriot is a lady. She in7
closes dollar to Mrs. President
Grant as the nucleusof fand for
the redemption of the obligations of
the nation. Her plants to organize
an association, with Mrs. Grant at
its head, to solicit subscriptions of
zone cent and upward for the purpose
of paying the entire public debt be-
fore the close of the centennial year.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-02-16
OR GA II s

For the Parlor or Church, ard choice from
a variety Of the best manufacturers, among
fhem the .ewett y Goodman, Burdett and
Woods, which cannot be surpassed for purity
OF tone and elegance of design and finish. Do
not buy an Organ Without seeing me- for will
do better WITH you than the Changers in price.
nAVID JACKA.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-15
Gardiner Locals.

Gardiner Locals.
The people of the city are justly interested in
the plan of making free to travel the toll bridge
between Gardiner and Pittston. Two meetings
of business men have already been held, at which
the subject was quite thoroughly discussed. Two
petitions have been circulated in favor ola meet
ing of citizens to consider the question OF pur-
chasing the bridge, under the act of the legisla-
ture. and the mayor has called meeting, to be
held at johnson Hail. Wednesday of this week
The petitions were signed by some 200 of the
largest taxpayers. The voters of the city will
have an opportunity to decide at this meeting
whether to buy the bridge or not. In its best es-
tate toll bridge is nuisance, to be endured for
while, but which in justice to themselves the peo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-15
DallOmell lOcal Nous.

As result of good sleighing for the past week,
business has appeared remarkably lively in this
city, and continues to improve with every passing
day.
But little account was made Of St. Valentine 8
day this year. and the practice of sending misives,
tender tough, i, happily becoming less and less
observed in all enlightened communities.
There appears to be more than usual religious
interest in the various churches III this city at the
present time.
Examination Of our public schools will CON-
mence on Friday next, Feb. Is. and continue
til Thursday OF the week following, as follows ::
Athet,on school, Friday p. NJ; Louden Hill, Sat.
uldav A. NJ; Page and Vaughan schools Mon
day sll day; Mann and Warren schools Tuesday
all day Intermediate schools, Wednesday all day !;
Grammar school, Thursday all day. Tue exer
cses will undoubtedly be Interesting to parents
and friends of the scholars generally, well to
teachers and scholars.
There was very pleasant social gathering in
the South Congregational lecture room in this
city, on Friday evening last, when the friends of
Rev. Mr.. McCully and wife assembled in goodly
numbers to exchange parting blessings ard mutual
assurances of continued friendship ard regard.
M. NJ. preached farewell discourse on the Sab
bath, to a large and interested audience. We un-
derstand he leaves for Calais, his new field of la
Dor, sometime during the present week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-15
How the Militia u.ea TO Appear.

With regard to the suggestion made in the
Journal of the llth inst, allow me to say that If
Maine designs TO send company or battalion of
troops to be exhibited in her behal. at the grand
Centennial, in the birth place of American indie
pendence, she would make that representation the
most appropriate and attractive by EARNING and
equipping" at least full company (64) Of solid
Infantry, clad and accoutered just as the citizen
soldiery, who achieved our independence, APP
peared one hundred years ago on Banker Hill.
such exhibition would remind all beholders Of
the Revolution era, which the Centennial Is de-
signed to celebrate. But troops sent thither IN the
gaudy and pretentious style of 1876, would be
but a reprosch and carcature upon that of the
Rev outlouaIy period.
| suppose that the records in the Adjutant
Generals office in Boston, will show exactly
how the Solid and Light 1nlanries, the Ritlemen,
Artillery and Cavalry were dressed and equipped
on parade, that the exact imitation of the Mill
tary of Mas achusetts might be easily trtalne d.
Ii would be almost costless. The expense, there
fore, would not be great 1t was the solid To-
fantry that did the fighting, and the rank and file
Of these stood in their home SUITS without other
ornaments than de idly fireocks, with fixed bayo-
nets in their arms; leathern girde supporting
a cartridge box on the right hip, and sheath for
the unGXed bayonet on the lett; powder horn,
tor printing, suspended from the neck by cord
aud borne under the left arm-pt; canvass
knapsack, with The owners initials, the back,
and ptming wire attached to the guard of the
irelock. This was discharged by flint Of the
cock striking and opening the steel cover of the
pan. The age of match locks had passed, and
that of the present percussion locks had not ar
rived. The captain wore a cooked hat with a
white plume had gold lace on his standing col
lar ami sleeves and gilt buttons on his dark blue
coat in front and behind; his vest was buff col.
ored strip of gold lace on the outside seam OF
the trow.ers a sword hanging at h S left side; a
scarlet sash around his body; spontoon in his
ri hit hand Ia red pole, Or pike, with two edged
steel blade at the topl and golden epsulette up
on his right shoulder. The above also was the
costume of his lieutenant and ensign, excepting
that the two latter wore like epaulettes on their
| ieft shoulders. The subaltern officers were dis
tlnguished by buff stripes on the trowsers, the
| orderly wearing braided knobs Of the same color
on each shoulder, the other sergeants, one on the
shoulder. All these badges were designed TO indi-
| cate the several ranks. The company moved I'M
| der the thrilling and inspiring music Of the kettle
| drum aud tfe-the only real marital music that
ever led troops to the field of battle. d,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-15
legislative N0tsa.

AVXtDAA0VV &NVUOBs
To-day, in the House, has been assigned for the
discussion ofthe capital punishment question. The
time is limited, and the speeches will necessarily
be brief.
The College land scrip investigating committee
met at the Augusta House, last evening.
c. P. Brown, Esq, ofBangor, being in the city,
was before the committee and testified that early
in the spring of 1866, he was in the Adjutant
Generals office, when the late Gov. Cony entered
with another person ard they entered into CONVEX
sation in regard to the sale of the College land
scrip. He Drown info: mally offered to pay So
cents per acre Tor S25 900 worth, and take like
amount every three months, until the scrip was
exhausted. Gov. Cony told him it was The best
offer he had received, bat that he would have to
advertise. Mr.. Brown said he received the i'm
preston that Gov. Coburn would confer with him
before sale. lie knew nothing Of the advertising
OF the scrip or the sale and consequently made no
bid. He rarely saw the Kennebec Journal in
which the advertisement was published. He af-
terwards purchased small amount Of the scrip
Of John P. kimbal, paying 65 cents per acre.
Mayor Cony of this city, testified that he never
located acre of land in the west, never went
west for that purpose, and was interested in
lands there.
A public meeting Of the committee will take
place in the Representatives Hall, Wednesday
evening next. Several parties are to be summoned
by the committee, inducing ex- Governors Coburn
and Chamberlain, and DIR. Jordan of Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-15

Saturday last was the tenth anniversary OF
the wedding day of the Rev. A. L. Park of Card
ner, and his estimabe wife, and the people of his
parish, by whom he is greatly beloved, determined
not to allow it to pass unnotccd. So some two
hundred of them met at the church vestry, that
being the lallying point, and about eight o'clock
marched to the mansion of the pastor, on Church
street. Judge Daniorth had gone before as a
skirmsher, and engaged Mr.. Parks attention in
the library, when the sweet voices of the choir
were heard near the front door, singing "Auld
Lang Syne." Mr.. Park came 10 the door to see
what was the matter, when the whole column
filed in and took possession Of the house, maxi Z
themselves very much at home. The presents,
suggestive Of the tin wedding, were produced, and
found to consist of silver, china and Tin ware and
many useful and beautiful articles. After q
couple Of hours spent socially, with interchange Of
cordial greetings ard good wishes between the
pastors family and his flock, the presentation
speech was made by j. NJ. Larrabee, Esq, Of
Gardner, responded to in timely and appropriate
remarks by Mr.. Park. The company separated
at about half past ten o'clock. Having been
pastor of the Congi egaliona cnuich about thirteen
years, Mr.. Park has endeared himself to his
people, not only as kind-hearted and thoughtfuI
pastor, but as an able and successful preacher OF
the Word.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-15
GENERAL Bah cOC..
Whisky Frauds in Illinois.
New and Startling Evidence.

New York, February IA. The Sun prints the
following letters, under Springfield, Illinois,
date, as showin the connection Of Babcock with
the great Illinois whiskey ring
Office of the Peoria Elevator Company,
Phillip Ceel, Secretary.
J. II. Francis, President
Peoria, Ill, March 9, 1875.
To H. P. Westeman. Pekin, H..
Dear Sii-Iour telegram this morning received.
See the settlement of the Babcock services and his
friends in w. The assessment made on the
number of barrels actually on hand by each and
benefited by the bill, and on the basis of the New
York market price. You were assessed at 1900
barrels at g., 36l00, being SLIP 40 for which
please send the money. Peoria distllers have
paid their assessment and the money is TO be sent
oil tomorrow. Yours truly,
ZELL 4 FRANCIS.
On the margin of this letter the following
memoranda, showing Westeman what other mem
u r, in the conspiracy had done 81 and F. 3, 900
barrels Sparks . 600 barrels. Woolner 1000 1900
barrels, Wyker and II. 1850 barrels, Wes.eman
! 500 barrels.
The next letter, dated March 18th, six days later
gives more detailed statement IN regard to
Westemans relations with the ring, and again
fers to the Babcock assessments Sl3, $50 as fol-
lows:
Babcock's deal. Your assessment, 1900 barrels,
60 Sc ll00 81 liz 40, total 81 GOO 40, which please
remit either on Chicago or New York. and | will
cancel and return Washington receipt.
At the bottom of the letter is a receipt in full Of
Westeman's dues.
The facts in relation to this new aad startling
evidence have not vet been made public in St
Louis. The new evidence cannot be used in the
present trial against Babcock, the two viii skey
rings being distin c..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-15

"A gents Wanted
Male or Female in every City and Town tor
Hollands Beautiful Christmas and other
Books.
Large Commissions Allowed.
address AT ONCE
J. 8. CLAPP, General Agent,
deco III Union ST., Brunswick, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-15

Bath-Bath Manufacturing and Commercial
Co., in liquidation.
Mr. John Sprague. residing In Aroostook coun.
ty, has killed thur far during bis life 80 bears
He expects to score bis Tooth victim the coming
spring.
A bull in harness and driven by reins was re.
cent sensation Ia the streets of Waldobo-o.'
L. D. Carver, Esq, (class Of 1858 of Colbv).
who has been practicing law in Memphis, Tenn,
for some years, has returned to Maine and will
open law Office in Waterville.
The Journal says that Charles w. Keith, the
Leeds well poisoner, is 81 years old and very ex-
citable, and acknowledges that he has Q weak
mind. He pre'ends to feel lawful bad about the
matter, and wants some one to "stand OF and
take and old musket and shoot him.
The Amateur Minsrels of Bangor are to give
an exhibition at st. John the 22d inst.
The Reporter says that great difficulty Is ex-
perenced in Gardiner by the lumbermen and ice
merchants to obtain small bills enough to pay of
with, in exchange for large money.
On the evening of Feb. 10. thrty-fve couples
from Clinton went to Pittsfed hired the Lancey
House and hall adjoining, and in company with
several invited guests from Pittsfeld gave grand
leap year ball. The entire entertainment was con.
Quoted by ladies from Clinton, most successfully.
Music for the occasion was furnished by Haskelrs
quadrille band CT Pittsfed.-[ Lewiston Journal.
The wood haulers in West Gardiner are lively,
transporting wool across the Cobbosse pond to
Baileyville for the furnace of c. NJ. Bailey's oil
cloth shops.
1t is said that former resident of Limington
has lost the use Of his hands owing to an Excess
sre use of cider. We suppose that his "hands'
left him to 90 on a cider "tare.'
A fraud has been obtaining aid from the re-
ligious societies in Portland. He goes under diff
ferent names.
The Jail workshop in Cumberland county are
about to begin business operations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-15
Pimples, Eruptions, Rou gin Shin.

The system being pct under the influence Of DR..
Pieree's Golden Medical Discovery for q few
weeks, the skin becomes smooth, clear, soft and
velvetey, and being illuminated with the glow of
perfect health from within true beauty stands forth
in all its glory. The effects of all medicines which
operate upon the system through the medium of
the blood are nc cessary hat slow, NO matter
how good the remedy employed. While one to
three bottles clear the skin of pimples, blotches,
eruptious, yellow spots, comedones, or .grubs,"
dozen may possibly be required to cure some cases
where the system is rotten with scrofulous or vr-
uIent blood poisons. The cure of all these dis
eases, however, from the common pimple to the
worst scrofala is with the use of this most potent
agent, only matter of time. Sold by dealers in
medicines, b7-teod&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-15
LIE WESTON.
Court Matters.

Lewiston. February A. The Cumberland Co.
robbery case was opened to day. a jury empan-
nelled and Attorney Libbey's opening argument
CONNIE need. A motion made for the jury to
visit the premises. The judge reserved his deci-
sion ill the plaintiff case is in.
LATER.
In the case of Pcnnell. County Attorney Libbey
in opening limited that if the matter of robbery is
pressed in defence, the plaintiffs will press two
points LIST, liability Of defendant is not affected
thereby; 3D. further questions may be raised as to
robbery. The plaintiff introduced the county
commissioners, who testified that Mr.. Pencil ad-
mitted balance of $997395, and that was the
amount robbed from him. They claim the amount
is increased to $40 ,S394l. Mr.. Pencils clerk
was then put on the stand, with the books and
vouchers Of the Office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-15

Hubbard Roberts, Esq, of Manchester, has a
milk white mare which for sagacity scarcely has
an equal. Mr. Roberts daughter will harness
this horse ard ride to school, distance of three
fourths of mile, then put the reins over the
dasher and tell her to 60 home, when she will
start away at smart trot and return to the stable
to be Embarrassed. At night, Mr. Roberts will
harness and tell her to go after Mamie, when she
will proceed directly to the schoolhouse door and
wait for the daughter, when they return. This
horse is spirited animal, and can be seen in the
city, attached to market wagon, or pung, three
or four times week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-15
Maine manufacturing News.

The operations at the cotton mill in Waterville
are being extended; everything works admirably
and the machinery gives the best of satisfaction
The Messrs. Merrill, who have been running
TIE spool factory at Searsport on full time during
the winter on Tuesday Of last week shipped the
largest lot of spoos ever going from their factory
at any one time since they commenced operations
This shipment consisted Of 100 sacks, each hold
ing one barrel of silk and thread spools.
The cheese factory at Fryeburg has the pas,
season made about eight tons Of cheese of most ex
celent quality.
Joseph lIobson, at his saw mill in Saco is turn
ing out twelve hundred sugar boxes per day. Ii
other branches of his business he is employing
full force of workmen.
The mandatory for carriage wheels at Farm
ington Falls, is in full operation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-15
EabcOck's Trial.

Col. Cook, of the counsel for Babcock, in an in-
teryew with the President, stated that he had re-
ceiyed from St. Louis some encouraging kilograms
concerning Gen. Babcock Coz. Cook says other
witnesses for the defence will be summoned from
this city either to-day or tomorrow. Ex-Commis-
sioner Douglass, Deputy Commissioner Rogers,
Cashier ciilhllin and other witnesses in the Bah
cock case. having testified on Friday and Satur-
day, returned here to-day. These gentlemen
have been the subjects of anxious inquiry from
persons here, as to the impression made on them
during their attendance at the trial. Public feel
ing in the case is daily becoming more intense.
One gentleman, Just returned from St. Louis, says
the strain upon Gen. Babcock seems to be telling
on his physical endurance very fast, and cites as
an instance the reply of the General to questions
of friend to the effect that being under fire in
the army would be an absolute pleasure, in COM
parison to his present ordeal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-15
TELEGieAMS IN GEN ERAL.

A so called Spiritualistc seance largely at
tended last night at Cooper Institute, New York
broke up in row.
;, Schooner Atlas from Liverpool has arrived a
Boston.
The steamships Croft from Mediterranean ports
and City of Mexico from Havana, have arrived
at New York.
The steamer City of Quincy sank last night a
fiardin's Point. Memphis, Tenn, with $50 tons O
sugar. No lives lost.
The three and half million grant to the North
ern Pacific Railroad has passed the House il
Montana.
The Calvinistic church of Fitchburg Mass.
will be represented at the Plymouth Council.
1t is reported in New York, that the steamer
City Of Galveston is safe, previously reported
lost.
The net earnings of the Union Pacific II. R., i,
1875 were over 81 900 900, increase of 81 100,
600 over 1874.
Rear Admiral Leroy at Norfolk, to-day tool
commsnd of the North Atlantic fleet.
y general reduction of the force at the nav,
yard ut League Island, Philadelphia, will take
place within few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-15
Chicago Produce Market.

Chicago. February IL. le7b.
FiuuT-extrA spring I 00a6 rs.
Wbeat-No. spring cash alt3A l0!ha Feb.
l00ka MarNh.
COrn-No. Z. MIXED. cast Al O. March -atlt
Al Feb.
Oats-No. 2, aSlh cash Feb. SKA; March 3l,s
kye--No. 2, Goa.
Barley-So. spring ga csah: .6+ March
Feb. Ca.
Dressed Hogs 0 C0a9 10.
Pcik-2l OLA cash; 81 90 "a March; -a2l o. -
Feb.
Lard IL So ala3)- sash: II G5 a March
II 30 al. - Feb.
Buik Meats shoulders 7Is-, abort rib N i'd,
liza; short clear mid liza.
Hams Is lbs average a..
Whiskey-lO6-a-.
Freights-Corn &c Buffalo. d: wheat do -
r
Receipts 1000 four: IS 0OG wheat: Sl00V corn,
1900 oats; 1000 rye: 81 600 barley.
Shipments---9to o. hour; Il 0Oe wheat. $4,000
corn: 5000 oats: 5000 barley 1.oOO rye.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-15

A Richmond correspondent writes: 4 good shot
was made in this city, on Sunday, and at the night
time. Rev. Mr.. Sherwood (BsptisU exchanged
with Rev. Mr.. Grovener (Me.hodst). Two young
ladies, occupying conspicuous place, have been
noticed from Sabbath to Sabbath to be whisper
ing, laughing, &C., during the exercises. Mr..
Sherwood stopped suddenly in the services, on
this occasion, and addressing the choir said, "lf
my choir should behave this choir does, should
speak to them" A hearty Methodist amen broke
the stiffness, and universal appreciation was e1-
pressed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-15
Notice.

THE members OF the Kennebec Log Driving
/ Company are hereby notified that the annual
meeting OF the company will be held at the CITY
Hall in Gardiner on Tuesday the 18th day OF Feb
ruary, 1876 at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon for the FOL
lowing purposes, viz:
LIST. To choose q Moderator.
2d. To hear the report OF the treasurer and take
such action thereon as may be thought proper.
3d. To choose officers Tor the ensuing year.
4th. To take such measures for driving the logs
the ensuing season, and raise such sum or sums OF
money for that purpose as may be deemed neces.
sary.
5h To act on any other business that may ls-
gally come before them.
e""' DC. PALMER, Clerk X. l.. D. Co.
Gardiner, Jan. "a, 1875. JAMES It'd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-15

The one hundred and four pers ons who signed
the iron-clad pledge at Granite Hall, the other
evening, are invited to meet at the rooms Of the
Augusta Y. NJ. c. Association, on this evening,
for the purpose Of organizing a Temperance Re-
form Club. Under the inspiration given by the An-
burn brethren, good club, full of life and equip
ped for the work Of saving men, should be formed,
differed by men who have signed the pledge and
are determined henceforth to lead sober lives. All
drinking men are also invited to come 20 the
meeting this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-15
EUROPE.
GERMANY.

London, February IA. The Posts Berlin des
patch says the Bremen court will begin an en-
quiry into the loss of the steamer Deutschland
The public prosecutor will conduct the proceed
ings for the government.
Russia.
London, February IA. The Bishop of Breslau
has issued his annual Lenten pastoral. He ex.
horts lis flock to frmness in their allegiance to
the church. The pastoral is addressed to the Do
cessans in both Austria and Prussia, nothwi.h-
standing his deposition by the Prussian court.
The Sultan Signs a Decree.
Constantinople, February IA. The Sultan yes
terday signed the decree granting the Andrassy
reform to the people of the insurgcnt provinces.
The ambassadors Of the six powers were notified,
and the ottoman representatives abroad tele-
graphed. The question of direct taxes will be re-
ferred to q mixed commission.