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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-07-10
Tow Boat Notes.

Fourth of July has sackened up the tow boat
business some, on account Of the work done at the
different ice houses being less, something unavoid-
able, owing to the celebrating, &c, this centen-
NAL week. We can truly say with everyone,
backward, turn backward, oh time, in your
fl ight, and ask if there were any tow boats hun
dred years ago. Neither tow-b boats any other
kind of steamboats, were thought of then. Most
any one can remember the first tow boat on this
river. The old Belingham, on which the veteran
Ben NOISE learned his business. she run by
his father, and had been an old ferry boat The
engine made peculiar nose which we remem-
Der well, like a sudden heavy thump. La
ter on we had the Maiden of Augusta, and the
Boston of Pittston of the same sort. The war of
the rebel lion brought about complete revolution
in the towing business. The side wheel boats
then in use, were nearly all sold and abandoned
for tie propeller. In Europe they hold on to them
yet, but they do not understand the business as
We do. In England they always call them
'Toogs," (tugs.) Some of the finest fea,s of tow
ing have been performed in the Crimean and
wars. The clipper ship 'Gieat Republic" was
towed up ard down the Mediterranean Sea for
couple years as transport, also many other mer
chantmen, transports, and men rs-men.
When Farragut passed the forts at New Orleans,
he put his heavy ships nearest the shore, and
dashed hi, double enders' under their lee to tow
them through if they were disabled 1t was
grand idea. SO in the passing Of the forts at
Nicksburg. Flag boats loaded with wet hay, were
put between the ships ard the shore, and towcd
through.
hoa fam bn al tn MIA
like any other If so, what were our boysh ideas
of the Fourth of July, 1876 l71G. in the days of
the Belliugham the Maiden, and the Boston
DID they look great ways off? Did we have time
picked straw berries and sold them all hulled
at four cents quart, to get little money to buy
fire crackers, powder, and double headed shot
tiers, Chats what they called the big ones then
for the Fourth, to think of such things! As the
bare footed crowd went to Augusta to see Pres-
dent Polk escorted by the Augusta file Greys, on
a certain Fourth, years and years ago, did they
even then think or dream OF what has come to
pass guess not. Not even as late when on
a certain Fourth the MAIDEN" came down to Hal
lowell and carried the Tiger fire engine company
to Bath to take part'in the exercises which took
place at the opening of the Bath and Brunswick
pianSu VI the : ~ ~ II a. A>o, cNeH theu, We
only thought Of the present.
y quarter of century has rolled away Oar
ships have sailed away-many Of them have never
returned. Those that came back, brought differ
ent cargoes from what expected. Many of
them will never return But the republic stand.
firm. "a hundred years ago!'-so runs the old
sailor sopg,-"a hundred years have gone and
passed. and another hundred will come at last !;
oh, yes, OH" And boys pick strawberries
now. and the great nation grows, and cenents
stronger and better than ever.
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A Bod Outrage by Negroes
i'm South Carolina.
TWO PEACEFUL CITIZENS RE.
PAsSAGEBY THE VILLAINS.
Final Resmlt-NegrOes Killed, 6; White
Men, l.

Atlanta, July s. There has been serious
trouble in Hamburg. South Carolina. On the
4th Robert Butler snd another citizen of Edge
field county, while driving through the town of
Hamburg, were interrupted by colored military
company, who blocked up the public highway
and prevented them from proceeding on their way
home.
An investigation into matters is going on. DR..
Adams, captain Of the company, was the first wit
ness examined. Adams became so insoent that
trial justice Rivers arrested him for contempt and
continued the trial until this afternoon. When
the trial was resumed the company proceeded to
court and rescued the prisoner Adams. Rivers,
who, in addition to his being trial justice, COM
mands the State militia, ordered the company to
disarm, and, on refusing to comply with his order,
he called upon the citizens for aid to enforce his
order. The citizens responded and the militia
company took possession of a brick building and
refused to surrender. A fire WAS opened by both
sides, which was continued for several hours with
but little effect. One white man, Mackay Merri-
weather, was shot in the head and killed. His
body was brought to Augusta Another white
man is reported wounded One negro is reported
killed, while nine were taken prisoners. The CT j.
zens of E1gefeld are aided by the citizens of Au-
gusta and regular seige has been laid to the
building in which the negro militia are entrench-
ed. The seige will be continued until the COM
psny surrenders. There are about 100 men in
the building armed with Enfield rifles.
At this hour, 80 O'clock there is lull in the
firing and hopes are entertained that the members
of the company will surrender before desperate
measures are resorted to Tor driving them out of
the building
LATER.
The riot at Hamburg has terminated disastrous
w. This morning between and o'clock six
negroes were killed and three wounded; one
white man was killed and another wounded.
After the whites fired four rounds from apiece OF
artillery, the negroes retreated from the brick
building into the cellar and outhouses of the ad
joining buildings. Fifteen were captured and
the remainder, including the captain, Doc Adams,
escaped into the couAtry. 1t is reported that
some of the prisoners were shot after being cap
tured. The dead were buried to-day No further
tronhle is anficinated
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STATE NEWS.

Fresh water salmon are now being taken at the
Rspgely lakes. Several have been caught this
season weighing from one pound to four pounds
each. The first were introduced there four years
ago, from SebagO stock.
The Machias Union says: Last Thursday Mr..
John Shaw, in the interest Of the Machias Fish
and Game Association, put dozen black bass
into Six Mile Lake in Mortified. This lake
empties into Middle River thence to Machias
river through the big dyke. The bass were OBJ
tanned from Phillips Pond. They were lively and
healthy when placed in the lake, having been
caught and brought from the Pond in large tin
cans made for the purpose. The first black bass
were placed in Phillips Pond six years ago. Now
they are taken in abundance, and weigh from one
to four pounds and sometimes heavier. Six years
hence Six Mile Lake will be famous for black
bass.
Mr.. George Fitch of Sebago, has pair Of shoes
that he has worn all the time while 1t work. until
he has earned while at work by the day and
month, nine hundred and ten dollars, besides
doing his own work, the time being about twenty
six months.
The Biddeford Journal says: There was mar
row escape from very serious accident In Ssco,
the morning OF the 4th. Some young men
borrowed an anvil Of Ivory H. Towle, and loaded
and discharged it. Charles Smith, after charge
had been put in stepped up and laid lighted
match upon the powder. The anvil burst into
several pieces, one piece being thrown upon an
adjoining roof. Fortunately Smith, although so
near, escaped without an injury. 1t is stated the
young men were for few moments puzzled to
know what had become Of the anvil
Dartmouth College has conferred the degree of
LII. ID. upon Hon. VIM. z. Haines.
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EncOurag cling Sym

Tie cheering glow diaused throughout the sys-
TEN by IIosetter's Stomach Btters, the elasticity
of mind and body which they impart, and the dis
appearance which they cause of those vague, I'M
easy feelings difficult to describe. are most en-
courasng symptoms to the desponding invalid.
The sensation OF returning health is most delight
full one, and TO enjoy it, those afflicted with dyspep:
STA, liver compliant, constipation, intermittent or
remittent feyers, lack of vitality, sleepessness,
rheumatic, nervous and urinary troubles, should
avail themselves without delay of this invaluable
tonic and corrective. Besides being specifically
adapted to the eradication OF these maladies, II is
woudrously effective III ali diseases involving
dimiuutiou OF vital power on account OF Its proper
ties as general invigorant.
June IS. teod < WIW
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Answer TO correspondence.

In answer to alphabetical" in your last issue,
for remedy for consumption in its first stages, L
can Ieccomend DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
covery, if taken according to directions, for it
has been thoroughly tried in my family, and the
results were glorious. alphabetical" must not
expect one bottle to do the work-my wife took
three bottles before she could discover any change,
but after the third bottle every dose seemed to
strengthen the lungs, and she is well and
hearty. If "Alphabelicar will write to me will
get witnesses to the above.
HENRY ii. NJ. PATTON.
Lawrence, Marion County Ind.
Cincinnati Times, Feb. 4, 1915
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From a Physician.

Hyde Park, Vt, Feb. I, 1876.
Messrs. Seth W. Fowle 4 Sons, Boston.
Gents. You may perhaps remember that wrote
you several weeks ago in regard to the of the
from general debility, the sequence of Typhoid
Dysentary. l had tried the most noted physicians
in this State, and also in Canada, without relief,
At your recommendation she commenced the use
of the Syrup, the first four bottles ade but little
impression, but while taking the fifth she began to
improve rapidly, and now. after using six of the
dollar bottles, she has regained her strength, and
is able to do most of the work about the house 4;
and feel that cannot speak too highly in praise
of the Peruvian Syrup. have prescibed it to
eral of my patients and have procured the sale of
several dozen bottles Of it here. You can make
any use of this letter you sec fit.
Yours very truly, ii. ID. BgLpEN, NJ. d.
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NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE
Daily Keaaeher aonrnal.
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES AT
ROWDOIN COLLEGE.
The Programme of the EXerci.es tor the
Coming Week.

Brunswick, July 8. President Chamberlain de-
lvered the Baccalaureatc before the graduating
class at Bowdoin college this afternoon Text'
the 9TH verse of the 18th Psalm. The audience
was large and appreciative. The following is the
programme for the week
Monday evening junior prize defamation
Tuesday afternoon, class day exercises and
promenade concert
Wednesday forenoon, business meeting Of the
Alumni; afternoon, address before the Alumni
by Rev, DR.. Thomas Hill; evening, concert by
Miss Annie Lonse Cary, Mrs. II. NJ Smith, Mr..
NJ. w. Whitney, Mr.. w. II. Stockbridge and the
Philharmonic Club
Thursday, Commencement day. Exercises to
commence at 10 30 a. M; evening, President
reception.
Friday meeting Of the Maine Historical Socie
ty and of the Phi Beta Kappa Society, and exam
inston Of candidates for admission to the college
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The Unitarian church on the occasion OF Flower
Sunday, yesterday y was very beautifully decked
with flowers Of different varieties, which were very
ta,tefully arranged. The cross of flowers on the
communion table was very finely wrought. The
sermon by the pastor addressed to the chill
dren, yet it listened to by all present with
much interest. After the morning service the rite
Of baptism was administered TO several young
ladies and to Que young gentleman. The CON-
Munon was also administered, preceded with
few remarks by the pastor upon the nature and
object of the service. The OBJ servance of the day
was very interesting and impressive.
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legal advertisements.

KENNEBEC COUNTY.-Ia Probate Court at
augusta, on the fourth Monday ofJans, 1876.
MARY 5. BAILEY, Admnstrairix on the es.
WI tate of Asa Bailey, late Of West wateryile,
in said county, deceased having petitiened for Ia.
cense to sell at ubc auction or private sale, the
following real estate OF said deceased, for the pay
ment of debts, &c, viz: A small dwelling house
and lot, about Two and half miles from Farming
ton Hill:
ORDERED, That notice thereof be given three
weeks successfully prior to the fourth Monday Oh
July next, in the kennebec Journal newspaper
printed in Augusta, that all persons interestea may
attend at Court OF Probate. then TO be holden -
Augusta, and show cause, il any, why the prayer
ii. K. BAKER, Judge.
Attest, Charles HEWINs Register, 5wz9
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Prize Reading.

WArERviLlE, Me-, July s, 1876.
The prize reading of the Freshman class occurred
at the chapel, last Wednesday evening, for the
Hamlin prizes. Only twelve selected from the
class participated The following is the order Of
exercises:
Music.
Duct--By Mcssts. Chase and Folansbee.
l-Earnestness, Anon.
William Wilmington Mayo, lIodgdon.
2-Quicksands, Hugo.
James Geddes San Francisco, Cal.
3--Spirc of St. Michaels, Stanbury.
Win Hartwell Lylord, Kansas City, Mo-
Till from the Town Pump, Hawthorne.
Everett Flood, Clinton
Literary Fame, Longfelow.
William Emery Morang, PASSPORT
6--Mona's Waters, Jennie Wallace.
LIZZIE Mathews, Watervic.
Music.
Song-By Miss Foster.
1-Burning OF Chicago, Carleton.
Charles Henry Meek, Carlisle, Mass.
S--ENtract from The Chimes, Dickens.
Charles Edison Owen, Greene.
9--Grcck Funeral Chant, Mrs. llcmans,
Willard Kimball Page, IIoulton.
lO-Belials Address, Milton.
William Neal Philbrook Lisbon Falls.
ll-IIigh Tide on the Coast Of Lincolnshire,
J. Inglow.
Hattie Emily Britton, Window.
l2-SCcnc from Pickwck, Dickens.
Edwin Cary Whittemorc, Dexter.
Music.
Duet-By Mcssrs. Chase and Follansbee.
The first prize was awarded to C. II. Meek Car
Isle, Mass; second to G. L. Owen, Greene, Me.
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Chicago Produce Market.
New York. July 8, 1879.

CnC6XOs July o 1910
FlOur-extra spring I 25a5 90. As
Wheat No. spring spot l0l<a; June lOok;
July 0lAa-.
Corn-NO. Z. mixed. spot asa 40; August aka;
July AK a.: June 46h ai6x.
Oats No. 2. 81 ha- spOt; July - aG0; May -
June 30.
Rye-No. 2, ATS.
Barley-No. spring SO "a spot; "a May;
June S5-a.
Dressed Hogs-9 65a9 IS.
Pcik-- -al9 7Ol;5 spot: 10 72a4 Aug; 10 9Oa
10 OK Sept: June 20 24--aO0; July 10 65a.
Lard-ll 10. II l2A spot II ia July; Septll 50
a37h; Aug. II 27ka-; June II l5-a.
Butx N; Ats sac II lers Xxx short RIB mid
lOxa- short clear mid l0halOK.
Hams Is ms average A..
Whiskey-llJ "a.
rreights-Lorp to Buffalo. -o3x. wheat do 3k
Receipts O % dOur. 1870. 0M wheat: l27 900 corn.
70 900 oats, 1900 rye; 10000 barley.
shipments 500 hour; 5000 wheat; MS coo
corn. $50 oats; 600 barley; 1900 rye.
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CONFEDERATION IN
FITCHBURG, MASS.
House of Correction Burned-IOss about
75,OOO-Incendia-y.

Fichburg, July 9. The main building of the
House of Correction at this city, including the
workshops, offices, chapel, kitchen, keepers resi-
dence and stables were burned this morning at
o'clock The prison proper was saved. and all the
prisoners, ~ In number, were safely removed.
the Jail and keeper d xinnell's residence, were
saved, and all the records of the institution. The
fire was undoubtedly incendiary. The loss will
foot up from $4,000 to $4,000. The water
only source of water supply was from the river
1900 feet away. Had there been one hydrant
near the premises all but the barn might have
been saved.
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Murder Will Out,

a few years ago august Flower" was discov-
cred to be a certain cure for Dyspepsia and Liver
their friends how easily and quickly they had been
cured by its use. The great merits of Green's
August Flower became heraled through the coun.
try by one sufferer to another, until, without ad-
gi,ts in every town in the United States are sell
ing it. Ne person suffering with Sour Stomach,
Sick Headache, Cositiveness, pslpitation of the
Heart, indigestion, low spirits, etc, can take three
doses without relief. Go to your Druggist and
get bo tie for - cents and try it. Sample bottles
10 cents. Juneo-f 1NS&W
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ANOTHER BATTLE BETWEEN THE
TURKS AND sERyIANS.
The Turks Again Victorious ...Seiv ians
Lose 1000 Killed and Wounded.

Washington, July s. Aresterchi Bey, Turkish
Minister has received the following despatch from
the Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs:
Constantnople, July s. There was severe en-
gagement on the 9th of July, near Senitza in
Sandjak of Yenibuzer, with the Servian forces,
amounting to $4,000 men. Ali Pasha opposed
them with eight batallions of regular troops. The
Servians were defeated and pursued by our troops
into the entertainments, leaving on the field Of
battle 1900 dead and an equal number Of wounded.
and large quantity of rifles and ammunition.
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The American People.

No people in the world suffer as much with
Dyspepsia as Americans. Although years of ex-
perience in medicine had failed to accomplish
certain and sure remedy for this disease and its
effects, such As Sour Stomach, Heart burn, Water
brash, Sick Headache, Cositiveness, palpitaiion
of the Heart Liver Complaint, coming up of the
food, low spirits, general debility, etc, yet since
the Introduction of Green's August Flower we be-
lieve there is no Of Dyspepsia that cannot be
Immediately relieved. 10000 dozen sold last year
without one case of failure reported. Go to your
Druggist and get Sample Bottle for 10 cents and
try it. Two doses viii relieve you. Regular size
IS cents tunes tTr& Saw
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The many friends Of Hon. William Gaslin, Jr.
formerly OF this city, who has W thin the past
year been honored by the position of Judge Of the
Supreme Court of Nebraska, will be glad to know
that his course on the bench fully justifes their
highest expectations. This is exceedingly graft
Tying. In the various important cases that have
come before him, his decisions are found to be
wise, just and according to law. The local press
pay him the most handsome compliments. His
recent decision, expressed in an elaborate opin-
ion, On a libel suit, IS tiled satisfactorily one of
the worst cases ever brought into the courts Of
that State. Judge Gasn is coming east to see his
friends, and to unite with the class of 1856 Of Bow
dom ,l!ese, of which he was member, in a
grand reunion on the 18th and l3th celebrating
the twentieth anniversary of his graduation.
There is a prospect that the library of the Au.
gusta Library and Literary Association may be
opened to persons outside of those who have be-
come life members. The library is most excellent
one, too valuable to keep under lock and key or
keep in the dark. Dr. j. o. Webster is engaged
IN the laudab1e enterprise of procuring the names
OF subscribers who pledge two dollars each for the
privilege of taking books from the library for one
that the library snail be kept open for the delivery
of books on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons
and on Saturday evenings. This win afford ample
opportunity for the selection exchange of books.
Some forty names have already been obtained ten
or dozen more are needed to make the enterprise
success, as we are assured that the members OF
association at their meeting on the 10Th, will rat
ify this action, and magnanimously throw open to
the public the library doors.
According to the orders issued some time since,
the cotton mills of the Sprague Manufacturing
Co., in this city, will close operations on Tuesday
or Wednesday of this week. The stock of cotton
has been exhausted, and they are now engaged in
finishing up the fabrics. The warp will not be run
entirely off the machinery, but will be left in such
condition that when operations are resumed the
mill can be started up without any delay. Two
hundred hands are thrown out of employment for
a short time, but had these men and women the
choice, ne-tenths of the number would vote for
vacation of six or eight weeks during the heated
term. They reside in Augusta, or the vicinity,
and the most of them have homes to which they
can return for brief vacation. Mr.. Chatfee, the
trustee, gives the assurance that he will start up
the mills soon as he can "swap an old dollar for
new one" probably some time in September.
The dullness in the market for print goods is the
cause for shutting down. AS many mills of
similar character have taken this course, it is ap-
pretended that by early autumn there will be
demand for the class Of goods manufactured.
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BIDDEFORD.
uicide.

Biddeford, July s. Samuel Leach, carpenter,
committed suicide in Greenwood Cemetery Satur-
day forenoon. He went to the family bul ia lot,
huag his coat on the tombstone of his life, placed
his hat and over his sons grave, and then
hung himself to a tree in the centre of the en-
closure. A policeman fonnd him dead an hour
after he was to pass down the avenue to his
lot.
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Dogs are making sad havoc in several focks cf
sheep owned by Athens farmers. The Reporter
says that, Mr.. +. y. Joquin had thirteen valuable
lambs killed in three weeks. He says lie
dog belonging to one Of his noighbors, Mr. Aaron
Fox, in the very act. In these hard tines we can
hardly afford TO have valuable property laid waste
by worthless Every owner of a dog should
see to it that be is not keeping nuisance or en-
dangerirg life or property.
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NEW YORK.
w Gather.

Weather.
New York, July 8. Weather clear and still
very hot. No rain last night, though it looked
threatening in the evening. The drough is very
severe on Long Island
Political.
1t is stated that Gov Hayes letter. accepting
the republican nomination Tor the Pres idency, will
be given to the press Sunday.
Found Dead.
Orison Merriman of New Britain, Conn, was
found dead in bed at McNeils Hotel, here.
Marine News.
The Deer from Bremen has arrived here.
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WEST INDIES.
Outrage on the American
Flag.

New York, July 8. The steamer Tybee arrived
at st. Domingo during the latter part of June
from Cape Haytien. AT the latter place the ex-
Minister of War, Vianeava, formerly of Domini-
ca, under Gonzales, took passage under proper
party of soldiers under orders of the military gov
ernor Of that place, planted cannon on the wharf
within sixty feet of the steamer and then went
on board-notwithstanding that the United States
Consul placed the American flag across the gang.
way and, in the name of the United States, pro-
tested against the outrage-and forcibly took Vii.
laneuva away. He was probably shot. Consul
Jones has sent the details Of the outrage to Secy
Fish, and they will probably reach him to-day.
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Renne's Pain Killing Magic Oil should be kept
by every family. Sudden sickness is the time you
want it, and night day it is rstrate doctor in
the house. Its timely use cures collie, cholera
morbus, headache, sudden colds, prevents fevers,
etc. Sold by all dealers in medicines.
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The contents Of the Maine Genealogist aud BIZ
ographer, for the present quarter, are: ShurtleF
Family Records Establishment of a College in
the District of Maine; Tax Payers in Falmouth
III Weld Noble Allen; Roll of Capt. Bragdon's
Company Notes and Queries. The first number
of VOL of this work will be issued on the 10Th
Of September. Yearly Subscriptions, Sl.jo per
year. Any information in regard to the pubca-
ton can be procured by addressing the editor, DR..
". b. Lapham, Augusta.