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Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-02-11
Legislative Notes.

The committee on Education will report in fav.
or of Normal School at North Bridgton. There
will be minority report
The committee on Commerce will report ad-
versely on State board Of halbor commission
ers.
The State Prison committee will report an ap-
preparation of Sl3,5Oo for the benefit of that in.
stituton. They will recommend that the fire er-
gne in the prison belonging to the State be leased
10 the citizens of Thomaston.
The Judiciary committee gave hearing yester-
day afternoon on the druggists and apothecarie.'
bill. Charles X. Partridge oil this city, Mr.. Cook,
representative from Lewiston, and another drug
gist from the eastern section of the State, ar-
peared in advocacy Of the bill. No one opposed
it, The committee were te--4 to ion the
bill, and it was tabled.
The Finance committee were engaged the whole
Of yesterday afternoon in considering the rednc-
ton of salaries of public officials. In some in
stances they re-considercd their former action.
They voted to reduce the salary of the warden of
the State Prison to So, 900, reduction of $1,000;
Adjutaxt Generals salary to 81 300. reduction of
$500 and give to him clerk at salary of 81 200.
Deputy Secretary of State to 81 400 q reduction
of 500; and to appropriate for salaries of clerks
in the Secretary of States office $4,000, reduc
ton of $500; salary of Superintendent of Com
mon Schools 81 500, reduction of $500, and
making the pay Of his clerk $500, reduction Of
one half. Also to restrict his report 10 $50 pages
and the number published to 400 copies; salary of
Secretary of Board of Agriculture $500, reduc-
ton of one half The views of the committee
were conflicting when considering the appro-
priations asked for the Maine General Hospital
and for the erection of the proposed General
Homeopathic Hospital, that they will make such O
report as to let the legislature do what they see
fit about it.
The committee on Fisheries will unanimously
recommend to abolish the board of Fish Commis-
soners on and after Sept. Is of this year, and re-
port an appropriation of $500 to close up the busi
ness of the board. They will also report general
law for the protection oflandocked salmon, trout
and bass.
Several committees made their Fl nal reports yes-
terday, and to-day other committees will report
finally.
large lot Of resolves looking to appropriations
of land and money in Aroostook county. were ta-
bled yesterday in the Senate, at the instance of
Mr.. Swasey.
The Judiciary committee will not hold their
n xt meeting until Tuesday Of NEXT week when they
will dispose of what few matters they have on
their docket.
The special committee of the Legislature to in.
vestigate the sale Of land scrip donated to the
State by the general government for the establish
ment of an Agricultural College, held its first
session last evening at the Augusta House. The
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mentaiy evidence obtained from the Secretary Of
States office. 1t was decided to summon as wit
nesses at present, Hon. Hiram Ruggles, Charles
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-02-11

TO the Editor ofMe Rsnnsbee yop,nai.
have ja,t this moment read the notorious let
ter purporting to have been written by Jefferson
Davis in reply to ex-spesker Blaine. The mask
is now removed. The people, if not blinded by
sycophantc nonsense, of northern prating for
general amnesty cannot fail to discover that the
secession government is to be reinstated at Wash
ington, if the democratic party shall succeed in
the coming National campaign.
Notice this passage in this famous letter
"Under the mellowing influence of time, and
occasional demonstrations al the North of desire
for the restoration of peace and good will, the
Southern people have forgotten much and have
forgiven much Of the wrongs they bore. If il be
less so among their Invaders ii is but another ex.
ample of the rule that the wrong doer is less able
TO forgive than he who has suffered a causeess
wrong"
What does the old scoundrel mean by the last
portion of this declaration, unless it be to defiant
" fling in the faces of those who defended the
public on the field, ~ well as elsewhere, the
tsunt that VIC were wrong and he and his cause
right Having been been Union soldier, snc
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-02-11

ana the same gentleman moved to amend BY
striking out -four mills" and inserting "three and
Mr. oHEPHERD cared nothing about the matter
personally, but it was the opinion Of Tho commit
zee ina! ii the appropriations asked for and pend
ing before the legislature were 10 pass, four mills
on dollar was not an over estimate.
Mr.. IIkE questioned the need of so high a tax
Mr.. POWERS was willing to take the iudqment
of the Finance Committee. He would like 10 see
it kept down to 3 mills if it could be done.
The matter was further discussed by Messrs.
Pike, Porter Powers and Shepherd.
The amendment was adopted and the order
gwen passage.
Adjourned
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-02-11

Notwithstanding the bad travelling and numcr-
Gus otaer attractions last evening, DR.. Lambert's
lecture on woman" called out good audience
DR.. Lamberts resources are immense, and he has
faculty OF interesting and instructing on nearly
every subject. To night he will give free lee.
ture, at Meonian Hall, on his favorite theme
"Tempelance.' The public are cordially invited
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-02-11

Another blocking snow storm came to town on
Wednesday night, giving US foot or more of
beautiful snow" The snow is light and does
not lay compac:ly. and it was playfully sported
with by the high wind that followed The mixed
train from the west arrived about half past eleven
but the eastern train delayed ony about hi Ii
An hour
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-02-11
Notice.

1'HE members of the Kennebec Log Driving
/ Company are hereby notified that the annual
meeting oil he company will be held at the City
ruary 1876 at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon for the fol-
lowing purposes viz:
lst. To choose a Moderator.
"a. 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 sucn measures for driving the logs
the ensuing season, and raise such sum sums of
money for that purpose as may be deemed neces-
sary.
5th To act on any other business that may le-
sally come before them.
ID. G. PALMER, Clerk X. L. D. Co.
Gardiner, Jan. "a, 1876. jan25.ttd
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-02-11

The First Baptist church and society have dc.
cded to pay the debt resting upon their church and
purchase an organ. The debt amounts to 81 900,
and the organ will cost from 50 500 to So OOo The
times are favorable for securing frscass instru-
ment avery reasonable rate, and the contract will
soon be made with one Of the best Boston build
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-02-11

Mr.. n G. Coiren, formerly we'll known in this
city, having resided here, is eanvassing for La
Dor Reform Srspender, which having tried, we
feel heartily to recommend. Mr.. Cofren is stop.
ping at the Mansion House, and will be happy TO
show the brace.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-02-11

The late Joseph F. Nye of Fairfield, was the
youngest son Of Rev. Joshua Nye, who was for
forty years Methodist preacher, and was born in
Bucksport, April TO-; 1922. His father soon after
his birth moved to Fairfield Corner, from which
place, when Joseph was about ten years of age lie
moved into Fairfield village. Mr.. Nye received
common school education, and married with Mary
4. Banks at Augusta Sept. llth lS47
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-02-11

Do not madly risk Consumption when a few
drops Of Hsle's Honey of Horehound and Tar
will instantly cure coughs, colds. ca.arrh iniuen-
"a. and every other ailment leading to that awful
malady. Sold by all druggists.
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in minute.
5u,tu
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-02-11

Andrews Orchestra is TO furnish the music for
the legislative ball at the Augusta House.
next Tuesday evening. The party will be a yery
fine affair,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-02-11

The vacancies in the corps of instruction at the
Normal School in Castine, have been filed by the
election of Mr.. F. l.. Foster of Iamoinc, grad
uate Of the school, and Miss F. A. Comstock of
Somcrville, Mass, q graduate of the Brdgewater,
Mass, Normal School.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-02-11

The Rev. John w, IIinds latterly pastor of the
winthrop street Universalist church in this city.
has accepted call, and has settled as pastor of the
Cnvcrsalist church at Oak Park Illinois,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-02-11

LYoN's kATHAIRoN prevents the hair from
falling out or turning gray, renews it's growth
and gives strength and vigor. 1t is delightfully."-
perfumed, ard makes splendid dressing. 1t i
the cheapest and most desirable Hair Tonic ever
produced. Used by the elite. Price only: 60
cents. aprl7 -+eod&wly
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-02-11
Local ann State Mems.

Great preparation is making among he lad $
for the Governors reception next week.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-02-11

Inc performance Of the Color Guard was de-
cided success last evening. The boys will repeat
1t this evening, and hope to see full house.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-02-11

st. Valentines Day next Monday. Pierce will
undoubtedly have good stock, Of all the yaiie
ties Of valentines, on hand,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-02-11
a CARD.

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remedy WAS discovered by a missionary in south
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-02-11

Adamsons Botanic Balsam has restored thou
sands TO health who had been long and painful
sufferers with Colds and Coughs. 81 cts.
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-02-11

Mrs. c. ii. Fitzgerald installed the officers Of
Wide Awake Lodge, Il. 0. G. To- at Canaan, on
Saturday evening. Feb. 9th, and ec,ured on Sun
day evening to crowded house, and instituted
aJuvenile Lodge, Tuesday, Feb. sth, with 40
members, over which Miss Lucy Lowe is commi /.
stoned superintendent and Mrs. v b. Haskell, as
sistant superintendent; c. T., Harry Barrett; v
T., Mabel Weymouth R. Sec, Ralph Washburn
Time of meeting, Wednesday, p. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-02-11

All cases Of Coughs, Colds. Catarrh or Con
sumption NAV be much relieved by Forest Tar
and Forest Tar in solution, and durable cases may
be cured by continued use of it. Forest Tar
Salve has great healing power in cases of Cuts,
Bruises, Burns, indolent Sores. Forest Tar
Soap cures Salt Rheum and all diseases Of the
skin. and is the best shayirg soap in the MAJ ket
Prepared by the Forest Tar Co., Portland Me.
Ask your druggist for them. feb9-+&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-02-11

A Windsor, Mass, gentleman says: accident
ally ran the tine of pitchfork under my knee
pan, causing very serious and dangerous wound,
the knee turning purple; but the free use OF
Renne's Pain Killing Magic Oil cured it at one,
and without pain. 1T works like a charm
Reader, try it. Sold by all druggists aud grocers
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-02-11

The jury in the Charles X. Lands case, as We
sre informed by paper put into our hands by
Mr. Joseph Miller Of this city, made up their
minds for acquittal after spending season in
prayer. To quote the language of one of the
jurymen: 'Iong and earnestly prayed for
direction; the struggle was hard and strong and
then We arose and voted, and every vote was for
acquittal. cannot tell you how we felt or what
we did when the result was known; for it beggars
description. Afler we had agreed, we sang with
full hearts Praise God from whom all blessings
flow and told the constabes to ring the bell" All
that Lands was guilty of was in marching into an
editors sanctum who had spoken the truth con-
corning him and his schemes and shooting him
dead That was all We think there must have
been screw loose somewhere in those prayers, or
else the whole pack Of jurymen was composed Of
delinquent subscribers who had been dunned
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-02-11

Wendenburg's COuRhCandy
For sale at Johnsons, opposite Post Office.
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