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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-15
DE corat,on Day.
Decoration Day.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF MAINE,
GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC,
LEWISTON, May 9, 1876. :


GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC,
LEWISTON, May 9, 1876.
General Orders No. 4.
In FORMULATING herewith General Orders No.
IL, Headquarters Grand Army of the Republic, il
is recommended that especial attention be paid to
the suggestions Of the COMMANDMENT Chief, and
that the ceremonies of decorating the graves Of
our deceased comrades shall be conducted in such
manner as to show our appreciation of their
noble efforts and sacrifices in the of liberty.
Each Post will make such arrangements as they
may deem best calculated for proper observance
of the day.
1t is earnestly requested that Posts will invite
the cooperation Of the clergy and all citizens who
NAV feel interested in these services.
The members of the Grand Army of the Repub-
lie feel very CRATE full to the citizens who have dec
GRATED our comrades graves, in those places where
no Posts of the Grand Army exist, and cordially
invite their cooperation this year in giving this
fitting recog milton Of the services of those men,
who, by their courage, patriotism, ard self-devo-
ton, saved our nation in its hour of danger.
BY command of
NELSON Howard,
Department Commander.
r. NJ. MASON, Asst. Adlt. Gen'l.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-15

Mr.. H. r. Randall, painter, is showing some
good work in the tinting line.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-15

c.. Wadsworth warrants "good fits" Those
who dressing themselves up for the Center NAL
had better give him call.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-15

The city marshal is doing his duty nobly, hav-
ing made recent seizures of liquor at Benefits,
Hopkins, and Norcross' saloon. On Saturday he
seized barrel of ale on board the Clarion, just
she arrived.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-15

Flowers at Chandeliers. and tomatoes soon to fo.-
low. See the advertisement
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-15

Mr.. George L. Fox, of IIumpty Dumpty fine,
is notviolent, as has been stated in some of the
papers. He is in an insane asylum short dis
lance out of Boston, where he remains perfectly
calm although hopele ssly insane
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-15
To Cure Catarrh
PHYSICIANS ARE BARRLBD,

Why Because they have not
made this disease the study Of =
Iife- time, rs DID old DR.. R9aer. q
dist Eutshed German Professor.
VINO has probably spent mere
I1me over this Intricate complaint
man any person ON the globe.
Henect for q moment, use y0ar
gOOo sense. and rem mhcF that
the origin Of C0tarrh ID in =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-15

Mr.. NJ. o. Savage will erect the present season
dwelling house for his own use. on the east side
of the river The contract has been given cut.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-15
Why has SozodOnt

Become the staple Dentrifce of America Sim
ply because it is impossible to use it, even for
week, without perceiving its hygeric effect upon
the teeth, the gums and the breath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-15

The waters in the Kennebec have sensibly sub
sided since Saturday morning, and logs have stop
ped running.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-15

T. Fuller & Son will he prepared to-day to sup
ply oil demands for fruit trees. See their advcr-
tisement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-15
N MASSACHUSETTS.
fire.

Boston May 10. The buildings of the Foundry
Supply Co.. in CfaIlestown, were partially burned
this morning. The loss is estimated to be about
$4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-15
LOCAL AND BUSINESS NOTICES.

VendenburGs Cough Candy.
For sale by j. S. JouNsoN, opposite p. O. Au-
,usta. sprl0't2m
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-15
National Temperance Convention.

NRttOnai lenpefnnce convention
The Woman's National Christian Temperance
I MON will hold National Temperance Fair in
Philadelphia, opening June the 18th, the day after
the International convention, in Horticultural
Hall, central and commodious building.
The Fair will continue for two weeks, and will
be conducted on the strictest religious principles
Railing, chances, grab bags, aud everything else
that IS Objectionable, will absolutely be prohibited
and prevented. The Fair will be entirely under the
management of the Christian Temperance Union,
but the States are invited to cooperate and take
charge Of their own goods and are to have half OF
the net proceeds ofthe same. Many OF the State:
need money, and this w i'll enable them to call on
the friends of temperance, in their several States
to contribute and their profits will be in proper
ton to their zeal, ard the lberaity oftheir people
If the women Of each State will act promptly and
vigorously there can be no doubt Of tie largest
success in this enterprise.
Tens of thousands of people who are deeply in :
tercsted in temperance will visit Philadelphia,
during those two weeks, many Of them men and
women Of wealth, who will be glad to show their
appreciation of this noble ca lse and will give free
ly.
Any contributions for tAe above object may be
lef, with Mrs. s. G. Sargent. President of the Au-
gusta L mon, at her residence on Green street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-15
WEST INDIES.
All Quiet.

London, May To- A special to the Times from
Calcutta, reports that the Puma frontier is all
quiet. There is reason to hope that the disturb
ances are completely at an end. The two Afred
clans have promised peaceful behavior IN the flu
ture.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-15
Dress Making
Important 4!

The attention of the public is called to the fact
that have made arrangements with the different
corporations amt 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 locality OF The fire by referring to card
whicn will be distributed among our citizens: The
above is not intended TO do away It'll the ringing
OF bells in of an alarm OF five.
mayl2-5t III. L. MORSE, Chief Engineer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-15
Cincinnati Produce Market:
Cincinnati. May ID. 1876.

PORK-$2l 0)12l CO..
LARD-steam l2-a40-; kettle, l3-eI3k.
BULK MEATS-shoulders ~ a.; clear rib side.
10 sd clear sides ll-8-.
Observation-Disclosures Sx6-; clear rib sides Tx
A.: clear sides 2kel2x.
WHISkEY--lO7a.
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Railroads Tmpeded.

St. Johnsbury, May l3. Railroads in this vicn-
lty have not yet been able to make arrangements
for carrying passengers or mails A locomotive
on the Portland & Ogdensburg road fell into the
river near East St. Johnsbury. No person was
Injured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-15
Cholera.

The cholera is raging in Mandalay among
great numbers of the people. 1t is rumored that
the plague has appeared at Muscat. The author
tiles of Bombay and other Indian ports have es-
tabllshed a stringent quarantine for vessels COM
ing from Muscat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-15
Temperance,

Bellows Falls May IA. Osgood of Maine, and
Drew OF New Hampshire, the temperance re.
formers, began work in this place last night to a
crowded house. After the address $50 signed the
pledge, including many hahitual hard drinkers
To morrow reform club will be started
The Freshet.
The water in the Connecticut river began falling
slowly last night. No damage is reported in this
vicinity, except to the Cheshire bridge at Spring
field.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-15
Local anu State Nems.

Work in the second degree at Bethlehem Lodge
this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-15
REDER'S
German Snuff !

For sale everyw here Price only IS cents. SMITH
DOOIIl1L / SMITH, % fremont st., Boston,
Agents for U. S. aprl96mlS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-15
CATARRHAL
POISON.

In the morning you arise with dull, heavy feel.
Ing about the head and extreme at the atom.
ach you can eat nothing with relish, 70 werk 10
task. AS you have that dull pain and sense OF OPP
preston which demonstrates the TACT that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-15

THOUSANDS OF INJUNCTIONs. The cold catch
ing community, thousands of them are serving pc
renptory injunctons on their Coughs and Catarrhs,
in the shape Of daily and nightly doses of Hale s
Honey Of Horehound 4 Tar. The paroxysms are
silenced in AZ hours Sold by all druggists.
aprl3-t&w4w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-15

A skin like monumental alabaster may be At
tanned by using GLENNs SULPHUR SOAP which
does away with the necessity for Sulphur Baths.
Try it ladies. 1t is genuine Deautlher and very
economical
HINT TO THOSE PREMATURELY GRAY,-UsE
HILLS HAIR DYE. msyll-t&w4w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-15

In speaking of the entertainments that have
been given at the Insane Hospital, for the benefit
of the patients, Maj. Shorey one of the Trustees,
in his paper. says The truth is. the patients at
the Hospital have entered upon new existence
since the completion Of the new amusement hall,
and we predict that in consequence the officers
will be able to report an increased percentage Of
recoveries. The Hospital, in all its departments,
is now in most excellent condition, and the patients
as comfortable as it is possible to make them under
the circumstances"
The Alphas and Eagles played very exciting
game of base ball in this city, on Saturday, play
ing ten innings with the following score
AIpuAs EAGLES.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-15
Girl Wanted.

4 Capab sri to do general heusewsrS wanted.
~ Apply AT the residence OF $. X. GILMAN,
& O., Second street, Hal.oweu. mayl3i3t'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-15
HORRIBLE TO SAY,
The SecretlOnS OF the Head
PASS TO THE LUNGS,

Eated with
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-15
CATARRu
HAS SECURED
A VICTIM.

Now when You realize this fact. do not get fright
ened and run and pay Eve ten dollars for worth.
less advice, but invest just IS cents in box Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-15

Which whe n neglected, and their bodies are placed
known a Sudden Group, which in nine cases out
often cannot be cured, and you behold your loved
one die before your eyes. Mothers. always keep
on hand box OF
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-08-17
County Supelintende

Our brother, Of the Urbana Gazette,
is getting on the right track at last.
He says I'VE are not looking up Gen.
Casters record in the Valley of Virginia.
We know it pretty we'll" If You know
his record it is unnecessary to say more.
We have refrained from publishing
much that we know, and certainly com
mend your silence upon the subject.
You are however very free in putting
words into our mouth, we never said
that John Traster was q temporary
resident Of Front Roga1, or even that
be had ever been there. He was of
that class who are engaged around IRON
works and who are generally of a
migratory character. It was not difficult
for Federal soldiers in this Valley, to
detect the real union men. The implied
SANDER that all our people were union
when the Federal army was in the
Valley is fatty contradieted by the
dispatches of General Fremont to the
president Our people certainly appear
ed IN their true colors, as Brother Brand,
ST., can testify. But please understand
that you are not fully admitted into our
brotherhood. We are rot, however,
without hope that such may be the
case. We are strong brotherhood,
seeking to reform the goyernment-to
put out such men as Belknap, Robson,
Oryille and Ulysses Grant, Babcock
and host of others who have robbed
the people and have proved unworthy
Of public confidence We want recruits
and we believe that if your eyes can be
opened and you can be taught to
distinguish good from evil. you may
become useful member Of society and
be instrumental in leading many of the
blinded fanatics to q true appreciation
Of their condition. We have strong
faith in the success of the cause Of
Reform, and would earnestly invite you
to reflect upon the condition Of your
corrupt party and remember that you
are responsible for the baleful influence
exerted BY the inside of your valuable
journal. Read carefully the precepts
which you have published upon the
outside of your paper and casting aside
all partizan feeling, exercise due
penitance, for the wrong you have
done your people and your country.
Taen you may be ADMITTED int our
brotherhood, for
awhile the lmo holds out to burn,
The Utlest sinner may return
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-08-17
TIE MISSISSIPPI CAMrAIaS lnuNosR.
Il would be surnIisinu inllpta i h

IHE MISSISSIPPI CAMrAIGN InuNDER.
= II would be surprising indeed il IN
this presidential campaign parlisans
and sectionalists could lind anything in
the condition Of any Southern State
fthat showed al anlicahle and loyal
temper towards the rest Of mankind Is
The report Of Mr.. Boutwell,, Of Massa
cbusetts, on the last State election ii
Mississippi sets forth that The election
was carried by systema'ized ontrases
aud intimidation and should be re-
versed He insists that the present
Legislature is illegal. and that its ao.
ceptance Of Coy Ames's resignation
was illegal. In the opinion Of Mr..
Boutwell, Mr- Ames is still Governor,
and should be reinstated by force,
willie the choice Of Mr.. Lamar as
Senator elect isinvalid.
Dir, Boutwell, was the head of a
Senate committee to make this exau1i-
nation, but there was minority mem
Der Of the committee, Mr.. Bayard, Of
| Delaware, q gentleman whose name is
synonymous with truth and manliness,
who gives a very different account Of
Mississippi AFFAIRS. He shows that The
causes Of the political revolution in
Mississippi we're the terrible and
grotesque revolutions introduced into
the State government by Ames, min
law Of Gen Butler, who, after he forced
himself into the goyernorship, spent
nine months out Of the twelve every
year in Massachusetts It is asserted
that the negro whom be left in charge
d the State as Lieutenant Governor
openly sold appointments to Office, APP
prevails ct laws and pardons, Every
F.! murderer and raYisher convicted in the
State was pardoned for money The
| taxes themselves went up to eonisca.
ton point. Out Of hundreds Of LEGAL
Justices not one in four could read, and
out Of one thousand school officers
over eight hundred could not read
, Republicans themselves charged Alnes
with expressly declaring that unless
four or five negroes could be killed and
troops thereby secured the election was
i sure to be lost The Mississippi
matter resolves itself into question OF
accuracy between Mr Boutwell, and
AFR. Bayard. Certain it is, however,
that in those States Of the South were
conservatism has triumphed there have
been peace, thrift and prosperity. No
outrages have occurred III Mississippi
since Mr.. Ames and his carpet baggers
disappeared from the scene. The effort
to keep Dir. Lamar, one Of the abest
and most conservative men in the
country, out Of the Senate, by a pros
gramme Of interference and usurpation
like that recommended by Mr. Bont-
well, will not be Ba2t.
San
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-08-17
seleclionsof delegates, for your count,

selection If delegates, for your county,
to the Congressional District Con-
yeniiyn, viii be held next Saturday
AZ Democrats we should be carefal not
to engender auy dissension in our ranks
by local prcjudices. A correspondent
to The Herald last week very pertinenlly
asks whether, under all the crcum
stances, it would not be better to return
Judge Harris Judge Harris has made
himself very efficient Representative,
and is regarded here as one Of the most
influential and hard working memb ers
Of the last Congress. It's the history
Of every Congress that those who have
most Influence aud are assigned to the
most important committees are those
who have had most experience, and
rarely will new member acquire any
influence until he has served an .'ap>
premiership Of several terms. Judge
Harris is now as generally known as
any member in the iioase, ard his
affible and lignifed manner and stndiooa
and laborious habits have rendered him
a Very useful and successful member
one who, on account Of his great
experience, and prominent position on
the Democratic side Of the House,
could moi we'll be spared in the
contingency of reconstruction from
nlissrule.
Congress may, probably, not adjourn
for some days everything is uncertain
that depends apon the agreement Of the
two houses.
We had fine rain this evening
but the weather continues oppressiYely
warm. L.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-08-17

When Grant was re>elected the
business OF the country was prosperous
its agriculturists thriving, its manu-
factories were all in full operation.
This has all passed away. The mills
are closed, business is Frustrated, the
tawner IS respondent and the artisan
idle. During this time robbery has
been going on n4almost every de
partment Of the government. Is it not
sllne all this should be changed? So
says the New York World, and the
evidence Of every unprejudiced man IN
the country is to the same effect. The
South is the only portion of the Union
that produces anything to offset the ex-
penditures for importation ard how
can It's business be prosperous when its
condition is kept continually unsettled
by the disturbances the radicals create
inst prior to every election for mere
partizan effect, and to keep the purse
strings Of the government IN Their
hands,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-08-17

Foa TiEDEN AND REFORM. The fol-
lowing letter has been received by the
editor Of the Jersey City Herald in an
swer 10 a letter Of inquiry:
QUINCY, Aug. 5.-Dear Sir,--l am
one Of the class now denominated inde-
pendents, asking no favors and voting
the best men without regard to party
lines. propose to retain my position
But as to the choice offered to me be-
tween Mr.. Tilden and Mr.. Hayes,
though having no prepossessions
against either, do not hesitate to say
that the former is far the most fitted TO
meet the emergency in our politics, in
my opinion, and [ intend to vote for
him. Very truly yours,
CHARLES FRANCIS ADAMS.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-08-17

Congress we suppose adjourned on
last Tuesday. On Tuesday morning
at / o'clock, Mr.. Cox was endeaVorlng
to deliver a democratic speech and the
Republicans were endeayoring to pre-
vent him At the time of going to
press, we have not learned whether he
succeeded. He had denounced Mr.,
Kasson, who had said that Mr.. Tilden
was a sessesionist and disunlonist,and
CHARGED that Mr. Kasson had deliber-
ately lied about Gov Tilden.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-08-17

.ya sincerely sympathize with G

We sincerely sympathize with Cam
eron and Morton and Conklidg and
Boutwell,. The dog star blazes about
them to scald their breath, and a
foundering, laundering Democratic
House has finally tulnbled on to their
sores. political corns and won't be kicked
or coaxed or maneuyred away. The
repeal Of the resumption act burst upon
them almost without pfemoniiion, and
there it is and there it stays. If it is
passed il knocks Hayes "higher than a
kite" for be planted himself squarely
on it in an unguarded hour, and if they
refuse to repeal it, the business interests
Of the country threaten to revolt regard
less of party associations. 1t is keen
edged on every side, and can't be
handled even by such expert jugglers
rs Cameron and Morton without wounds
ing at every torn. Cameron is for
repeal or account of Indiana and against
It On account of Hayes and like the
consolation given by the boy to the
traveller at the crossroads. he wont go
far either way until he will wish that be
had taken the other. Philadelphia
Z inaeS
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-08-17

Philadelphia Times Alabama gets
more and more one sided, like the
handle Of a jug, as the full returns
come in. Nothing but an immediate
peace with Sitting Bull by liberal
payment to him and his braves for the
Custer butchery, and the prompt trans
fer of the whole army and a full com :
plement of Calling guns viii give Hayes
more than a township here and there in
the South: and, what is worse, the
North doesn't look much more promis-
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-08-17

suoorING ARRAY IN VIRGINIA. AT
Danvile, Va, on Wednesday last, q
quarrel took place between A. NJ.
Wheeler. postmaster Of the city, and
" w. Keen, j., tobacco operator
After hot words Wheeler knocked Keen
down and began beating him. While
living on the floor Keen drew his pistol
aud fred, the ball passing through
Wheeler's hand and penetrated his left
breast, lnficting . painful though not
dangerous Wound.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-08-17
TIE War WITH THE INDIANS.
OF THE CAVALRY FORCE LETTER
FROM GEN. SHERIDAN. ETC

WAsu1SGroN, Aug. II. The follow
ing message was sent by the President
to Congress- to-day:
10 the Senate and House Of Reps
resentatives transmit herewith a
telegram of The 5th of August instant,
from TT. Gen. Sheridan to Gen. Sher,
man. a letter Of the 1ih of the present
month from Gen. Sherman to the Sec
rotary of War, and letter from the
latter OF the same date to me, all set
ting forth the possible needs Of the
army in consequence of existing hos
ti!iiies. would strongly urge upon
Congress the necessity TO- making some
provisions for a contingency which may
arise during the vacation for more
troops in the Indian country than it Is
now possible to send 1t would seem
to me to be much more economical and
better to authorize an increase of the
present army force By twenty five hum
dred prIyates, but If this Is not deemed
advisable, then that the President be
authorized to call ont not exceeding
tive regiments, Que thousand strong
each. OF volunteers, to serve for period
not exceeding six months Should this
latter authority be given ] would not
order out any volunteers unless IN my
opinion, based upon reports from the
scene of war, I deemed it absolutely
necessary, and then only the smallest
number considered sufficient to meet
the emergency.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-08-17

jenkins Showell, colored, convicted
Of outrage on q colored woman and a
young married white woman, was
hanged on the Worcester county, Md,
alnshouse grounds, near Snow Hill, last
Fglday The execution was Witnessed
by about 1000 persons. Thomas
Burton Blackenbush was hanged at
Batavia, N. r, for the murder Of Hrs.
Sarah Norton IN December, 1878.