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Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-09
A French officer Killed and Eaten by
CannibalS.

The Paris journals having announced
that an infantry officer had been killed
and eaten in New Caledonia by a native
chief named Pondi-Patchouni, the
Steele gives the following particulars of
this and a somewhat Kindred affair:
The military commandment, tired of
ceaselessly pursuing this Pondi without
being able to capture him, returned to
his headquarters, leaving at the theater
of hostilities the captain of infantry
marines, NJ. Mairet, In command of an
expeditienary corps. A few years ago
a circumstance strikingly similar occur
red which is worthy of relating. a war
broke out on the coast of Poeba against
a native chief named Condor, whom
the authorities could notsucceed in sub
DUNG. The commandant of, an expo
dition, the lieutenant of marine infan-
try, M. Tounot, was informed n day
that Condor had dared to approach
within q days march of his (Tounot's)
camp. The commandment determined
to capture or kill the daring chief, and
took with him three faithful native al
lies, marching upon the enemy
and making his calculations to ar
rive about midnight at the camp OF
the rebel chief. The expedition of the
courageous little band was successful
beyond all hope. Condor, surprised
in his hut, was instantly killed, and his
warriors, terrified by the nocturnal at
tack, dispersed in all directions, but af-
forwards came and delivered them
selves up to the authorities. The war,
which had lasted a year, was thus
terminated, thanks to the daring OF
Capt. Tounot, whose name is to-day
celebrated throughout New Caledonia.
Capt. Mairet was ambitious to perform
a second edition of this exploit. He
hoped to surprise Pondi-Patchouni, and
departed with two Kanakas to capture
him, leaving the command of his men
to a lieutenant. Since then he has not
been heard from, and it is feared that
bad luck has befallen him. If he is
safe a prisoner, it would be the first
time that the Kanakas had captured q
victim and not killed and eaten him.
All Noumea and New Caledonia is ex-
cited, and an expedition is on foot to
avenge Capt. Mairet and capture the
cannibal chief.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-09
FOREIGN,

A London telegram Of the 9th
the return to Valentia Of the British Arctic
Expedition under Capt. Mares, comprising
the steamers Alert and Discovery. Progress
to the North Pole was found impracticable
Capt. Mares reports that NJ land could be
discovered to the norfhward of the highest
latitude reached, namely, So degrees &c
minutes; but in other respects the expedi-
ton was successful.
A severe cyclone passed over the Central
American States on Oct. 8 and 4. The town
of Mauagra, Nicaragua, was inundated on
the 4th. About 400 houses were blown
down and many people were drowned. The
damage is estimated at about 81, 900, 900.
The town of Blonfields, on the Mosquito
coast, also experienced a hurricane. Over
800 houses were blown down. The loss on
the coffee crops is estimated at $500, 900.
About 20 lives were lost. The whole dis
trict was completely flooded.
The German Reichstag, the Imperial Par
lament for the whole empire, twas opened
on the 3Oth. The Emperor's speech was
read by Herr Hoffman, his Majesty being
absent on account Of indisposition. The
imperial speech mentions the general de-
preston in trade and industry in Germany
and throughout the world, and states that
the object of the ~Goysrnment'ss CONNER
cial policy will be the protection of
German industry from the prejudial effects
of one-sided custom regulations in other
countries. This object win be kept espe-
cially in view in theimpending negotiations
for the renewal of commercial treaties.
Germany IS foreign relations, notwithstand-
ing the difficulties OF the present political
situation, are fully accordant with
the Emperor's pacific policy. His
constant endeavor is to preserve
friendly relations with all. the Powers,
especially those connected to Germany by
ties Of neighborhood and history, and, as
far as peace may be endangered among
such, to preserve it by friendly mediation.
Whatever the future may nave in store,
Germany may rest assured that the blsOd Of
her sens will be sacrificed or risked only for
the protection of her own honor and in
terests.
A Belgrade dispatch OF the Both says that
a decisive battle between the Turks and
Servians was fought on the previous Cay, in
the Turks drove the Servians from
Djunis after a crushing defeat. Teller
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-09
National Thanksgiving.
A PROCLAMATION BY THE PREsIpENT

A PROCLAMATION BY THE PRESIDENT.
From year to year we have been accustomed
to pause in Our daily pursuits and set apart
a time to offer thanks to Almighty God for
the special blessings. He has vouchsafed to
us, with our pray ers for a continuance
thereof. We have at this time equal reason
to be thankful for his continued protection
and for the many material blessings which
His bounty has bestowed. In addition to
these favOrs accorded to us as individuals,
we have special occasion to express our
hearty thanks to Almighty God that by His
prudence and guidance u Government,
established a century ago, has been enabled
to fulfill the purpose OF its founders--in Of
tering an asylum to the people of every
race, securing civil and religious liberty to
all within its borders, and melting
to every individual alike justice and
equality before the law. 1t is,
moreover, especially u duty to
offer our humble prayers to the Father of
all Mercies for a continuance of His divine
favor to us as a nation, and as individuals.
By reason of all these considerations, /.
Ulysses S. Grant, President of the United
States, do recommend to the people of the
United States to devote the 30th Of Noyem-
Der XXI to an expression of their thanks
and prayers to Almighty God, and, laying
aside their daily avocations and all secular
occupations, to assemble in their respective
places Of worship and observe such day as
a day Of thanks giving and rest.
In witness whereof l have hereunto set
hand and caused the seal of the United
States to be affixed. Done at the city OF
Washington this 26th day of October in the
year of our Lord one Thousand eight hum
dred and seventy-six, and of the indie
pendence Of the United States of America
The one hundred and first.
u. S. GRANT.
By the President: Hamilton Fish, Sec
rotary Of State.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-09
EAsr.

Governor Tilden has written a letter to the
Hon. A. s. Hewitt in reference to Southern
claims, in which he says that, shouldsh be
elected President-''the provisions OF the
Fourteenth amendment will, so far as de.
ponds on me, be maintained, executed, and
enforced in perfect and absolute good faith
No rebel debt will be assume or paid.
No claims for loss or emancipation
of any slave will be allowed. No claim for
any loss or damage incurred by disloyal per-
sons arising from the late war, whether
covered by the Fourteenth amendment or
not, will be recognized or paid. The
cotton tax will not be refunded. l shall
deem it my duty to veto every bill pr0vid-
ing forthe assumption or payment Of debts,
losses, damages, claims, or for the refund
ing OF any such taxi 80
Governor Hayes had q public reception
and made a short address at the Centennial
Exhibition on Oct. &c, that being OhiO's
day. The only allusion he made to the po-
litical contest was nsaying that ''whatever
may be the result of the present ephemeral
strife, we would all remember that we were
Americans In the evening he was ten
dered a reception and banquet at the Union
League House,
At Calhoun Falls, VT. six miles from St.
Johnsbury, on the 9th, Frank johnson, of
Windham, Me-; Charles Putney, OF Con-
cord, N. H.; and Joseph Heon, Of St.
Johnsbury, were excavating for q paper
mill, and placed some rend rock to dry I'M
der a stove in the basement. While they
were at work on the first floor the explosive
ignited, blowing the building, which was
90 Ro.% .aA-4 1..ls~o~ 5000 ~-I
hurled the men skyward. Heon was de-
nuded of his clothing and filled with splin-
tiers, and will probably die. johnson and
Putney will recover.
John Hill n John f. Allen, who were
convicted of the murder of George G. His
lett, near Elwood, N. j., on August 5, were
hanged at Mays Landing on the 9th.
About 800 persons witnessed the execution.
Edward S. Stokes, the murderer of James
Fisk, Jr., was released from the Auburn
IN. " State-prison o n the 2sth, his term
having expired.
The Women's National Christian Tenn
perance Union held a meeting at Newark,
N. j., on the 9th. About 200 delegates
were present.
A collision occurred on the Delaware,
Lackawanna and Western Railroad, near
Goldsboro, Pa, on the Both, by which five
persons were killed and Is wounded.
DIR. Arthur s. Copeland, a well known
thurman of New York City, and connected
editorially with Wilkes Spirit, committed
suicide on the 31st on account of domestic
troubles.
By the breaking of a car-axle on the
Pennsylvania Railroad, on the night of the
LIST, near Center Valley, three sleepers and
one passenger car were thrown from the
rack. The brakeman and porter were
killed, and several others injured.
The Bishop Allen monument on the Cen
,ennial Grounds at Philadelphia was I'M
relied on the ID.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-09
WEST N SOUTH.

The convention of Governors OF Western
states and Territories, called by Gov. Pills.
Jury of Minnesota, to consider and devise
means for Kidding the country Of the grass
Upper pest, was held at Omaha, Neb., on
be 25th and Goth. Representatives were
resent from Minnesota, Illinois, Iowa,
.ansas, Nebraska, Missouri and Colorado.
fter a very full discussion of the objects
{ the meeting, a series of resolu-
ons was adopted, recommending that
10 various States and Territories
Hicted by the pest offer a bounty per bushel
II the collection and destruction Of eggs
Id unfledged insects; that systematized
forts be made at ditching, burning, etc.,
various localities, and that local taxation
{, authorized for the purpose; that the de-
ruction Of insect-feeding birds be pro-
bited, etc. 1t was also decided to make
appeal to the General Government to
Ike some action for the abatement Of the
st.
The Register and Receiver Of the Land
ice at Salt Lake has been suspended from
ty by orders from Washington, pending
yestigation of the office. Col. NJ. M.
uc, OcCIctdIJ VI tuc 1Cllitoly, hoo UCCu
.ced in charge.
t is reported from st. Adams, VT, that
ret preparations are going or in Northern
rmont for another FeHian invasion Of
lada this fall or early mex spring.
me Sioux Commission has accomplished
mission and adjourned to meet in Wash
ton Dec. 8. Councils were held at all
agencies on the Upper Missouri, and the
ity was signed by all the head chiefs o
different bands. The Commission, at
request of the Indians, agreed to strike
the section proposing to remove them to
Indian Territory. The Indians accept
al the other propositions without OBJ
Ion.
NO Illicit distillers Of Pope County,
H., named Hughes and Hall, on the 2Sd
n three ministers who were travelling on
ieback, killing one Of them and wound
The others. 1t is supposed they mis-
them for revenue officers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-09

SWEET PoTATo PIE.-To 1 pound
of potato, baked and sieved, add /
pound of butter, I pound of sugar, l
pint of milk, and 6 eggs; flavor
with nutmeg and a wine glass full of
brandy; line the dish with a crust and
bake carefully.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-09

CIDER plays great part in a Nor
man wedding, A young girl is seated
upon a full cask, and she must drink
both the first and the last glass it con-
tains in order to be married within a
year.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-09

The claim of Mary Ann Foster upon
the Singer estate. has been compromised
for $4,000. The whole value of the
property is $14, 200, 200.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-22
A NeWtOnvilIe Druggist.

Aprop0s to this desire TO say word in relation
to sanIoru's Radical Cure Tor CataTIh. have been
mucf surprised at its large and ready sale IN ms
city for the following reasons: lt Is comparatively
q new preparation, and the trade is Hooded win
50 called remedies for this rapidly asinG
loaths some disease, but from inquiries and volun
tary testimony received in It's favor, lind It's eject
is the cause of its popularity. ! know OF chrome
CAGES in which ali other medicines OF the kind have
been tried and Jailed to benefit, when SANFORD
Radical has, by the use oil two bottles, entirely
cured. Incipient cases experience relief, and IL
many instances cured, by using one bottle
Knowing of what write, have no hesitation in
saying that Saniords Radical Cure Tor Catarrh Is
the ElOst reliable preparation of the Kind l have
ever sold. Yours, ETC.,
NewtoHville, May 20. A. WILLIAMS.
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Daily Nsnnebet yoarnal.
GFNERAL NEWS.

Mr. Beecher has engaged bis usual quarters at
the Twin Mountain House for next Summer.
The widow Of the noted and eccentric Peter
Cartwright, the Methodist Episcopal preacher,
died very suddenly in religious meeting 10 Pleas
ant Plains, Illinois, few days ago.
A Hartford man wants to sell farm in which
''meandering streams and rivulets permeste luxu
liant pastures, while majestic oaks and stately ma
pies attract the eye Of the beholder. Who bids
A machine fol- shearing sheep is a recent Cali
fornix invention. 1t facilitates the work immense
ly, makes the operation less disagreeable for the
animals, and will probably be great helper in the
large sheep raising districts.
According to the Detroit Free press, Boston
lady meant to faint away as the train crossed the
Suspension Bridge, but she got to criticising an
other ladys bonnet and forgot all about the bridge
She tainted s miles this side of it.
A relic of the John Brown raid on Harpers
Ferry was placed in the Virginia State Library
at Richmond few days ago. 1t consists oil one
of the pixies with which he designed to arm the
slaves. On one side Of the blade is written
"John Brown, Oct. l6, 1852 and on the other
"Col. R. Z. Lee, Halper's Ferry"
A little school girl asked her teacher what was
meant by "Mrs. Grundy." The teacher replied
that it meant "thc world" Some days afterward
the teacher asked the geography class to which
this little "bud of promise" belonged, "What is
zone ?" After some hesitation, this little girl
frightened up, and replied, 81 know; it's belt
around Mrs. Grundy's waist
Senator Sharon of Nevada was banqueted at
the Palace Hotel in San Francisco on the Sth inst
More than half Of the guests were millionaires,
and the remainder were in NO immediate danger
of poverty. The bills Of fare were engraved on
solid silver dug from the Comstock lode, and were
retained by the guests as souvenirs of the occa-
sion.
Winslow is represented to be much dsheart-
ened ct his capture. He weeps profusely, and ex-
presses the hope that his eminent services in the
army and navy will touch the hearts Of his numer-.
Gus victims in Boston, and cause them to be mer-
ciful He thinks he can "explain" his position
satisfactorily on reaching Boston.
The Rev. Horace Bushnell, D. D., died at his
home in Hartford, Conn.,, Thursday. He has
been in feeble health for some time, but recently
his symptoms were considered more favorable and
hopes we're entertained that he might be measur-
ably restored to health. He entered upon the
ministry in 1881, and was settled in Hartford in
1888, where he has since resided.
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STATE OF MAINE.

STATE OF MAINE.
OXFORD SS.-Board of County Commissioners
ksept session, 1873; held by adjournment Feb. sth
1876.
Upon the going petition, satisfactory evidence
having been received that the petitioners
sponsible and that inquiry into the merits Of their
application is expedient, it is Ordered, that the
County Commissioners meet at the dwelling house
of James Brown in Grafton, on Tuesday, the 18th
day OF June next at ten of the clock, A. NJ and
thence proceed to view the route mentioned in said
petition: Immediately after which view, a bearing
of the parties and witnesses will be had at some
convenient place in the vicinity, and such other
measures taken i'll the premises as the Commission.
ers shall judge proper. And is further Ordered.
that notice OF the time place and purpose OF the
Commissioners meeting aforesaid be given to all
persons and corporations interested, by causing
attested copies of said petition and of this order
Grafton, and also posted up in three public places
in the kennebec Journal. a newspaper printed at
Augusta. in the county of Kennebec by the print
ers 10 the State, and also published three weeks
successfully in the oxford Democrat, a newspaper
printed at Paris in said county of Oxford, the last
of said publications. and each OF the other notices,
to be made served and posted, at least thirty days
before said time OF meeting to the end that all per-
sons and corporations may then and there appear
and shew cause, If any they have, why the prayer
of said petitioners should not be granted.
Attest JAMES S. WRIGHT, Clerk.
A true copy OF said petition and order of cour;
thereon.
Attest JAMES WRIGHT, Clerk.
6w9
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From an old Cape Ann Druggist.

Gentlemen-I am happy to inform you that san
ford's Radical Cure the best remedy for CataIf
| have ever sold. 1t gives universal satisfaction.
have not found a case that 1t did not releNe *
once and in many cases a cure is performed by the
use OF one bottle. Ii must soon lead all others III
the market. Please send me another supply.
Respectfully yours, ANDREW LEE.
Manchester, Mass, April 8, le1i.
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From Cambridge Druggist.

Having the past three months had an unusual de'
mand for catarrh remedies, have found that san
ford's Radical Cure is the leading article IN every
sense of the word. my sales being for 1t one dozen
to one bottle of any Other remedy.
ii. ). BARTLETT.
March |, 1875. Harvard square, Cambridge
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From a weII-known CITY Druggist.

Gentlemen Please send me three dozs san
fora's Radical Cme. This preparation l. the most
successful OF any remedy ever sold by me for ne
treatment of CajaGrh. In the first stages IL acts IN
stantly, and in cases OF Chronic Catarlh has
effected some remarkable cures.
Very respectfully, H. T.. HUNS,
~ Harrison Avenue.
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legal A0hertisements.
State of Maine.

WdSHING7ON, SS.-Ata Court of County Com
mssoners begun and holden at Machias, within
and for the County of Washington. the first
Wednesday next after the first Tuesday of Octo
Der, A. ID 1873 and thence ntnued by adjourn
inent to tuesday, the fourteenth day oil December
A. ID. 1915, at 10 O'Clock, A. Nj.
The Commissioners having by one or more of
their Board, in the month of September A. d. 1873,
made actual inspection of all the County Roads
the unincOrporated Townships and Tracts of Land,
I'm the county of Washington, and having made an
estimate of the amount needed TO put said roads in
repair so that they may be safe and convenient for
public travel, have, on this second day of this ad.
jonrned term, being the fifteenth day of December.
A. ID. 1873:
ordered, That the following sums be- and the
same hereby are assessed on the following unin-
corporaed townships ia said county. for the repair
OF aid roads, as follows, VIZ.
On Township No. IA, +. ID. 1925 being IA cents
per acre on 5000 acres, and Mark L. A. Wilder OF
Dennysville, is hereby appointed agent to expend
500 ON the county road i'll the eastern part of said
Township, and James l.. Tuell of said No. a. Is
hereby appointed agent to expend sl25, thereof on
the county road IN the western part OF said town
ship.
On Township No IS, F. d. Gigs, being 81 of cent
acre, on - 600 and Eben D. Tnell OF Plan
tation No. H. is hereby appointed agent to expend
the same on the tive county roads therein.
On Township Ne. IS, +. d. $40, being IL of cent
per on y 600 acres, and James L. Tuel of Plan.
tatlon No. IA, is hereby appointed agent to eNpend
the same on the two county roads therein.
On Township No. 9, Range 3, sGls rs, being "a
cents per acre on $500 acres and Oliver kinnee of
said No. 8, Range 3, is hereby appointed agent to
expend the same on the 'lloulton Road and For
est City Road" therein.
On Township No. 10, Range 8, $GO5, being 3-A
cents per acre on y 0OO acres. and Oliver Knnee
of No y, Range s. is hereby appointed agent to
pend the same on the Forest City road therein.
The number of acres above stated being the num-
Der said Townships are respectively estimated to
contain, exclusive OF water and land reserved for
public use by the State.
LEONARD FISHER,
CnAs. {: BuckSAN, County Commissioners.
BENZ. LINCOLN,
Attest +. ii. LONGFELLOW, Clerk c. &C.
a true copy OF record.
3ws Attest p. ii. LONGFELLOW, Clerk.
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From N Rhode Island Itruggisf.

have in a number Of cases recommended san
f,rs Radical Cure 10 my customers, and find II l.
the only Catarrh medicine | have ever sold that
gives general satisfaction. | have Yet to find one
person that has ever used II, and !
know of a grca, many who have derived eat ben.
eft from 1t use.
WM. +. TESTON.
Woon socket, X. l., Oct. b.
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The Lives Insured By the Society are carefully
selected in different parts of North America and
Europe, furnishing, by this broad field of opera.
tons, an additional and exceptional safety to the
Policy holders. The assurances are made only On
the Mutual Principle. The Surplus Premiums are
returned annually to the Insured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-22

10 the Honorable County Commissto ners, for III.
County of PesO6scot.
The undersigned, citizens of said County, respect.
fully represent that public highway, leading from
Midway to Patten, is much needed and would
greatly promote the public convenience, said road
to commence at the termination of the County road
leading from Mattawamkeag to Midway, in said
Midway, and running thence In a northerly direc-
ton through Midway No. l, Range 8, No. 2, Range
g. Stacyvie and Patten, to intersect the AroOstOok
Village.
whereupon we pray you, after due notice, to
ICHABOD MORRILL, and 70 others.
March %, 1878.
SMATE OF MAINE.
PENoBsCOT, ss.-Court of County Commissioners,
October Term, A. d., 1875.
Upon the foregoing Petition, 1t is considered by
the Commissioners that the petitioners are respon
sbe, and that they ought to be heard touching the
matter set forth IN their petition, and therefore
Order, that the County Commissioners meet lat
George Cutters Hotel. in said Midway, on Tues.
O'Clock, +. NJ for hearing thereon, and thence
proceed to view the route mentioned in said peti.
,ha mmeaaa n alter which view a. hearing OF
venient place in the vicinity, and such further
measures taken in the premises as the commission.
ers shall Judge proper. And it is further Ordered,
that notice OF the time, place and purpose of tho
Commissioners meeting aforesaid, be given to all
persons and corporations interested, by serving
tested copies OF the petition and this order thereon,
upon the Clerks of the towns of Midway, Patten
and Stacyve Plantation, and by posting up at
tested copies aforesaid in three public places in
each of said towns thirty days at least before the
time appointed for such view and also by publish.
ing the petition and order thereon three weeks sue.
cessively In the Bangor Weekly Courier, news
paper published in Bangor and six weeks success.
sively in the kennebec Journal, a newspaper pub
lished in Augusta, the same being the State paper,
the last publication to be thirty days at least before
the time OF said view, that all persons and cOrpor
atoms interested may attend and be heard If they
think fit.
Attest f. c. BRETT, Clerk.
A true copy of the petition and order thereon.
6w7 Attest Z, G. BRETT, Clerk,