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Chesterfield, n. H., March 26, 1867.


Messrs. Seth W. Fowle 4 Son:
Gentlemen Il feel il duty called upon volun
taly to give my testimony in favor OF DR. WIS
TARs BALsAM OF WILD CHERRY. was taken
sick last October with a lung complaint accom-
panied with a very serious cough; and after hay
Ing been treated number of weeks by the best
physicians, they gave me over as an incnrabl'
case Of consumption, and for about six weeks my
friends eXI ectcd that night die any day having
entirely despaired Of my tcovery. At this time
| read the advertisements and certificates of the
WILD CHERRY BALsAM, and was Induced to try
it myself. ] have taken five bottles, and from the
CONNIE ncemoL Lit have been gradually recovering
My cough has now entirely ceased. have re-
gained my flesh and strength and am feeling quite
well. attribute the cure to DIR. WIsrAR's BAL
SAM OF WILD CHERRY, as | have taken no other
medicine since commenced taking that.
Very respectfully yours, Mrs. MIRA S. SMITH.
Messrs, Fowle x Son
Gentemen-AIrs. Smith gives me the foregoing
certificate of the efficacy of your medicine in her
case. She is an acquaintance of mine, and took
the BAIsAM on the strength of my certificate,
which she saw in the papers Her story is literal
ly tue. Yours truly,
w. ii. JONES.
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Everybody said yesterday was glorious spring
day.
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MASSACHUSETTS,
Political.

otttiNaas
New Bedford, May lG. AT the republican con-
ven,ion of the first congressional district IN this
city, to- dav, Robert T. Davis of Fall River, and
Vim. T. Davi. of Plymouth were unanimously
elected by ballot as delegates to Cincinnati.
Erastus Chase of Ilarwich and Lewiston 5. Judd
of Farhayen, were chosen alternates.
William I. Davis is Blaine man, and Robert
T. Davis, though upcommtted, is supposed to
have leaning in the same direction
Suicide.
Gloucester, May lG. Albert Bow man, G8 years
OF age committed suicide at his residence at
FreshwateT Cove.
Sentenced.
Greenfield, May l6. In court this morning be-
fore Chief Justice Gray, Daniel J. Dwight and
Herbert A. Davenport pleaded guilty to murder
in the second degree for the murder of REILLY j.
Farnswoith, in Coleraine last year, and both were
sentenced to the State Prison for life. Dwight is
also sentenced to one day in solitary confinement
New Water " orks.
Taunton, May l6. Work was begun on the
Taunton water works to-day. large force IS
breaking ground at the filter bed, where the wa
ter from the river will be purified
ror Cincinnati.
Boston, May IS. The republicans Of the Sth
district have elected James Freeman Clarke and
lanes Russell Lowell delegates to the Cincinnati
convention.
Railroad Matters.
\ large meeting of stockholders of the Eastern
Railroad was held to-day to take such action "a
may be necessary uader the "Relief act passed
by the Legislature. Mr.. S. l.. Thomas presented
a report on behalf of the committee of the stock
holders, appointed to investigate affairs OF the
road and report; advises SUIT against Director
Lothrop for useless destruction of Lynn depot
which had cost $4,000, and might have been
utilized By the Company also against estate OF
Mr.. Hooper, also severely censures the purchase
Of lands fer depot, at a cost of 100000,
which appears TO have been unauthorized by the
directors also purchase Of Bar lIarbor property
for 81 500, which has proved of no use. n mo-
ton to appoint committee to bring suit against
directors or others charged with being derelict
while serving the Eastern X. R. and authorizing
the president to provide counsel, referred to next
meeting of stockholders. \ motion was made
that the corporation accept relief act of the Leg
sla.ure, and pending discussion, recess was TAX
en-.
Upon Resembling, the chairman announced the
vote on the motion to accept legislative relief act
Affirmative, S095 shares; negative, 461.
Delegates Elected.
NJ. Shute Of Somervie and Jas. F. Dwnnell Of
ton. One prefers Mr.. Blaine and the other Brs-
tow.
Verdict.
Lowell, May l6. The coloner's JlrY, to-day
held an inquest on John Reed, shot last week by
a sChoobov, and returned verdict that be came
to his death from pistol wound inflicted by Ed
ward Connors. Connors has been committed -
Jail. He Is - years Old.
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EUROPE.
France.

l. ondon, May l6. A Paris despatch to the Te.-
egraph, says DE Chandole's amendment in the
Chamber of Deputies yesterday, provides that
40 900 pounds be granted for the delegation to
Philadelphia, on the condition that it be made to
represent all the Industries of France, even agri-
culture.
The SaiOnica Troubles.
Adviccs from Salonca say that the number Of
arrests in connection with the outrage there, have
been d. The preliminary enquiry has commenced,
and the excitement in town is now gradually sub
siding.
The French Ministry.
Paris, Nav l6. NJ. De Marcei'j appointment
as Minister OF the Interior has been gazetted. Ga
venia Bona arte has been elected to the Chamber
of Deputies iiom the town of Cortcs, Corsica.
Financial.
The Fnancier says that practically there is 20
market for money on the stock exchange.
Death.
The Post states that Prince Alexander Auers'
berg has died from the effect of the wound he re-
ceiyed in his duel at Prague with Count kalow-
ciat. The latter has been arrested and will be
court martiaed
The Slave Trade.
1t is stated that the British residents at Sarzi-
bar have negotiated treaty with the Sultan, pro-
viding the abolition of the slave trade.
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'ELEGisAMSIN GENERAL.

The weather in New YORK is cold and cloudy
wind east.
Eighmy, tke murderer, Is sentenced to be hung
June 30h.
The steamship Baltic, from New York, has ar
rived at Queenstown.
The steamship Trisia from Hamburg. has ar
rived in New York.
1t is thought probable that Geo. II. Pendleton
will be chairman of the Ohio State Democratic
convention, to be held to- morrow.
Base ball at St Louis, to day-Browns, II Gin
cinnati Reds, |.
The hotel at Hull, Mass, owned by Barney
Hogan, was burned yesterday.
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CHICAGO Produce aaxket.
ChsNnHa MAJ IA n

Flour-extra spring 00a6 Is.
wheat No. spring spot 108aA-; April q
May N0-a-; June l05Ka-.
Corn-No. 2. mirea. spot shs-; April --ai
May aga: June AK.
OatsnNo 2, 3l-a- spot; April -; May SKA
Rye-No. 2, 6S-a69.
Barley-No. spring 6s-A67 spot; 67Ka- May;
June SKA.
Dressed Hogs-9 65a9 rs,
Pclk-20 - sl0 IS spot; ---April: 81 32ka
35- May June 81 MA.
Lard - IL 40 "a IL 40 spot; - April:
May IL SKA; June l36O-a-.
BUZZ Meats shoulders ia; short rib mid
AL short clear mid lI-a-,
Hams Is ns average a.
Whiskey-l07-a-.
Frelghts-Corn to Buffalo, -e3x; wheat do 3x
a..
aeceipts-l2 600 aour; Al, 900 wheat; III 900 corn
"A COO oats; ,l9O rye; $500 barley.
Shipments--ll0 900 nour; 600 vheat 109 OOO
corn. 81 0N oats: 1900 barley; 900 rye.
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THE COMING INDEPENDENT
NATIONAL CONVENTION IN
INDIANAPOLIS, IND.
A Large Number of Delegates Arrived

indianapolis, May l6. Between 200 and 800
delegates to the independent National Conven-
ton arrived to-day, claiming to represent q States,
and others are expected to night. The question
of the pos,ponement Of the nomination of the
Presidential ticket until after the Cincinnati and
St. Louis conventions was discussed at an inform
al meeting tonight A few eastern delegates IA
vor the postponement, while large majority are
for immediate action. The convention will meet
at 10 O'Clock tomorrow, but the nom nation will
not be made till Thursday.
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Messrs. Mason, BufIum and Warren, the com
miitee on public lands of the Executive Council
were in the city yesterday, on business connected
with the Land office. They were in consultation
with the new Land Agent in regard to the ADJUST
ment of the affairs of his office, and the arrange
ment Of matters in such manner that the affairs
of the office may be closed up during the present
year and the remaining business transferred to
some other department Of the State government.
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INTELLIGENCE OFFICE!

.)lu'e ant Eemole Help Na0ica ami
FURNISHED,
For All Kinds of EmplO ymcnt.
Apply to w. r.. s. HITMAN, GRANITE
HALL BLOCK, Market Square, Augusta, between
the hours of 10 and IL A. NJ, and 3 and 2. NJ.
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Notice..

Notice.
I'IIE Members of the Augusta Fire Department
j VIII meet in convention at Atlantic Hall, We'd
nesday, May II, 1876, at N O'Clock, +. NJ. to
what action viii be taken in regard to an invitation
given by Seth Williams Post q. a r.. to participate
IN Decoration services Let there be a jul atten-
dance.
mayl7tlt H.T. MORSE, Chief Engineer.
NOTICE is hereby given, tina. the subscriber has
~ been duly appointed Executor of the
will Of
SARAH sKlMMEY, late Of China,
in the county Of kennebec, deceased, testatc and
has undo taken that trust by eivi:g bond as the
taw directs ALL persons, therefore, having de-
mands against the estate of said deceased de-
sired to exhibit the same for settlement and all
indebted to said estate are requested to make I'M
mediate payment to
A. B. FLETCHER.
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Shocking Murder.

Belleville, Ont, May l6. There was terrible
murder committed in the township of Medoc on
Sunday. James McQnillan, farmer, who sepa-
rated from his wife in March last, induced her to
return, and on Sunday morning they were seen
coming from her brothers with their two child. en-.
A few hours later Mrs. McQuillans body was
found by the roadside with her skull smashed in.
McQullan was arrested and acknowledged the
crime.
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The Extension of the Somerset Railroad
The following notice was given on the 9th day
of May
The citizens Of Bingham, Moscow and Concord
qualified to vote in town affairs, are respectfully
requested to meet at Union Hall in Bingham, on
Saturday the 18th inst, at two O'Clock L. NJ, to
see what measures they will take to extend the
Somerset Railroad to Bingham village
PER ORDER.
Bingham, May 6, 1876.
Agrceably to the above goodly number of voters
from these respective towns met at the above men
toned place and time. Hon. Chandler Baker was
chosen chairman of the meeting, and DR.. F. W.
spaulding, secretary. The chairman briefly stated
the object of the meeting. Hon. W m Atkinson OF
Madison then addressed the meeting, giving
history Of the Somerset Railroad to the present
time, of its struggles, opposition, and final com
peton to North Arson. he spoke OF the gfeat
benefits to be derived from the extension CT the
road to Bingham village, distance OF sixteen
miles, urging action by the towns in raising mon
ey for said road. He thinks if $4,000 can be
raised by the towns and individuals interested IN
the road, other parties will come forward, furnish
iug capital sufficient to build the road to Bingha
Several prominent citizens spoke of their desire
for railroad, and Willingness to make any reason
able etioits to secure one. One gentleman made
generous offer toward the construction OF
depot.
The meeting voted that Chandler Baker write
the president of the Somerset Railroad, asking an
engineer to survey IN June the most feasible route
for the proposed road between Carratunk Fails
and Bling am village; all the necessary expenses
of such survey to be borne by tie citizens OF
Bingham and vicinity.
Voted that copy of the proceedings of this
meeting be sent to the kennebec Journal, Maine
Farmer and Maine Standard for publication.
Adjourned sine die.
Bingham, May ID, 1876.
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OHIO.
The Democratic State Convention TC-mor.
rOw..The Outlook.

Cincinnati, May l6. The political situation to-
night is unchanged. Thurman's friends are still
confident that they will carry the convention, or
failing in this, will at least secure an unpledged
delegation to the north convention. The meeting
called for to- night in the interest of ExGov. Al
len, was addressed by Hon. 7. Cary and others in
favor of repeal of the resumption act, the aboli-
ton Of natioral banks, and kindred topics, but
took other action relative to the programme for
to
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Centaur
I,iiniinnentS.

The lame can be healed and the wounded made
whole. We now know Just what the Centaur Lini'
ment will do. They will not mend broken bones or
cure Cancer, but they will extract soreness, ailay
pain, cure Rheumatism and larger range Of flesh,
bone and muscle ailments than any article ever be.
fore discovered.
Scientific skill cannot go beyond the effects Of
these remarkable PREPARATIONS. Chronic Rheuna-
mats m OF many years standing, Neuralgia. Weak.
Back, Fever Sores, Weeping-SineWs, Sciatics,
Caked Breasts, Distorted Joints and Sprained
Limbs of the worst kind are cured by the White
Centaur Lihiment
1t will destroy the pain and heal without scar
all ordinary Burns and Scalde. 1t will extract the
poison of Bites and Stings, and the frost from
Frozen Limbs. 1t is very eficacious for Earache,
Tooth ache. Itch and Cutancous Eruptions.
Mr.. Josiah Westate, of Marysville, o., writes:
"For years my Rheumatism has been so bad that
have been unable to stir from the house. The
st thre bottles of Centaur Liniment enabled me
to walk without my crutches. ! am mcndin9 rap
idly. think your Liniment simply MARVEL"
c. II. Bennett. Druggist, Rock Prairie, Mo
says:
"Centaur Iinment sells better and gives the
best satisfaction of anything in the market"
What tee Centaur Liniment has done for others
1t i'll do for you. 1t is handy, it is reliable, and il
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INDIANA.
Political.

indianapolis, May l6. The Greenback Committee
of Indiana to day placed Hon. Arson Wolcott in
nomination for Governor, vice Sanders, declined
and nominated Richard Gregg for Leut.-Gov.
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Important .

Important!
The attention Of the public is called to the fact
that have M ode arrangemt nts with the different
corporations AM private works that use steam
whistles in our city to give fire alarm by blowing
their whistles in such manner that one can locate
the exact loca ty of the fire by referring to a card
which will be distributed among our citizens. The
above is not intended TO do away with the ringing
of bells in case of an alarm OF fire.
mayl2-tJt Ii. L. MORSE, Chief Engineer.
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LOCAL AND BUSINESS NOTICES.

skin like monumental alabaster may be at
tanned by using GLENN's SULPHUR SOAR which
does away with the necessity for Sulphur Baths.
Try it ladies' 1t is genuine beautifier and very
economical
HINT TO THOSE PREMATURELY GRAY,-UsE
HILLS HAIR DYE. msyll-t&wiw
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DIR. BENEFITS

CELEBRATED JAUNpICE BITTERs, pleasant,
eticacious tonic lnvigorator and blood purifier.
so cents bottle Money refunded in all cases
where perfect satisfaction is not given. For sale
by j. s. JOHNSON, opposite p. O., Augusta, Me-
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The boot and shoe store Of Mr.. \. j. Reynolds,
on Cony street. east side Of the river, was entered
on Monday night, and perfectly cleaned out. The
burglar or burglars. tried to raise the window by
means of chisel, they finally effected an entrance
by breaking through one Of the front windows
Mr.. Reynolds had considerable amount OF man
ufactuled work in progress, but the thieves, as we
understand, took every thing leaving behind only
n small pair of shoes.
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Centennial Notes.

terday, exceeded that of any day since the open
ing. The number of paying visitors on the ground
Saturday, was 1850.
The restaurant keepers appear before the COM
missioners to-day on the subject OF charging ex-
orbitant prices.
A committee of the various religious bodies
will day organize mass meeting to sustain
the commissioners in keeping the exhibition closed
on the Sabbath.
Work is still going on in Machinery and Agri-
cultural halls, and noticeable improvement is
being made daily. The Berthaldi fountain will be
in operation by the last Of the week.
In the Centennial Commission, this P. NJ, Gen.
Iawley in the chair, resolution for the appoint
ment of special committee to report whether or
not a reduction in the present rate Of admission
either for children or adults, would be advisable
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Many proprietary articles have sold largely Tor
awhile, through extensive advertising, but in no
case have these sales been maintained unless viz
tue has been found in the goods themselves. The
continually increasing sales OF Forest Tar although
but little advertised and its excellent reputation
wherever known, prove it to be no humbug For
est Tar Salve for diseases of the skin, and Forest
Tar Troches, for affections of the throat are also
giving the best satisfaction. Ask your Druggist
for them, or send % cents to the Forest Tar Co.,
Portland Me-, for box of either the Salve or the
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ILLINOIS,.
The City Government.

Chicago, May TO- The council recognized
IIayne as mayor, and all the heads of departments
except the comptroller. suit will be brought
by Colon against IIayne, and both have agreed
to abide by the decision of the court.
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Pennington Locals.

There will be an unusual amount Of building IN
town this summer The ugly marks of fire are
to be covered up with new buildings, while new
house-lot sites are to sustain dwelling and other
houses. The new school house which the village
corporation voted to build, will be among the more
important.
Dr. Richards met with narrow escape last
Thursday forenoon, at West Pennington while
irving to cross stream of water that had over
flowed its banks and was running across the road.
His horse SHE'D at log in the stream, and the
force of the current carried horse and gig down;
but the doctor, being on the horse shack, grabbed
a tree with one hand, and with the other helped
support the horse until assistance arrived.
Decoration Day is to be observed at this place
this year, in proper manner with exercises sim
liar to those of last year. The Soldiers Memorial
Association, which was organized one year ago,
are taking the matter IN hand. They also extend
general invitation to interested citizens to assist
them in their worthy enterprise.
A building owned by Mr.. Daniel Bean, West
Pennington, was entirely destroyed by fire last
Wednesday night, between twelve and two o'clock
A meeting of l. o. G. l. was held in the hall
which is in the budng-in the evening. The
cause of the fire is unknown; is lightly insured
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NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
-~TC THE
Daily Asnusl,ee journal.
TOPSIIAM.
ATTEMPTED Suicide.

Brunswick, May l6. A young woman about
twenty five years of age, named Ann Boswell, at
tempted suicide in Topsham this forenoon, By
leap;ng into the river. She was seen. however,
and rescued.
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Tug Tiger for sale see advertisement.
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Everybody sings the praises of Adamson's Bo-
tanc Bssam because it is an article OF merit, OF
more value than gold it relieves di,tess, restores
health, and prolorgs life. What greater oiiice OF
ksldness and mercy could it perform Price on
y 81 cents.
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Thorn dixie Locals.

ThOrndtke Locals.
Although the rain has fallen copiously, the farm
ers are assured that seed-time and harvest shall
surely come. The tramps seem to be coming
again. Some of the clothes lines were stripped of
their contents last week. Constable Rich was no.
tilted to be ON the lookout.
Rev L. A. Ware of Thorndke, received a very
handsome fifteen dollar bible, last Sabbath. as a
present from the people of Troy and Thorndike,
with whom he has been laboring during the
spring.
Sayward Lodge No. lSi I. O. Of G.. T. held a
public installation of officers last Saturday even
ing. The following officers were duly installed by
G.. II. Rich, Lodge Deputy:
Mr.. George Luce, w. c. T., Mrs. j. Bessey.
W. V. r, P. Harmon, W. S., S. n. Bumps, W.
F. S., Mrs. NJ. Ward, w. T. r. 2. Rich, W. M,
Mrs. A. NJ. Sayward, W. c., II. W. Woods, W. |.
c., T. Morton, w. o. G.
After which there was entertainment, which
consisted of the following first, music; second,
defamation, by +. w. Towle third play entitled
''-'he Yankee Peddler," which was played to the
satisfaction of all fourth music; fifth, reading by
Miss A. Z. IIussey, which was, like all of her
reading, good; sixth, music, by Mrs. A. NJ. Say
ward this was also good, and met with the appro-
baton Of all; seventh, paper, edited by +. W.
Towle and A. E. Hussey, after which the meet
ing was closed with music. All went away appar-
emily well pleased with the entertainment.
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Renne's Pain Killing Magic Oil is q potent me-
dcinal agent. When freely used rs directed, it
penetrates through the absorbents to the seat Of
pain causing free circulation, and giving to weak.
ened and over strained cords and muscles new
life and elasticity Try it for sprains and bruises.
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NEW JERSEY.
EYn1Osinn

Madison, May l6. The Giant Powder Works,
at McCainsvile, near Drakesville. N. j., exploded
this afternoon. 1t is reported that several lives
were lost. The building was entirely demolished.
The report of the explosion was heard 20 miles.
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The Builder recommends people who transplant
trees to mark the north side Of each tree with
chalk before it is taken up, and replace 1t in Its
natural position. A large proportion will then
live; as by ignoring this plan transplanted trees
generally Perish,
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GARDINER.
Sfrjo;ls Accident,

Gardiner, May l6. Mrs. Elisha Libby of this
city, sustained compound fraction of her right
leg above the ankle, this afternoon, by falling
from a ladder. Her physician, DR.. strout, fears it
may be necessary to amputate the limb.