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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-25
CANADA.
Frauds.

NEW YORK, May "a. Government detective,
have discovered that McClenahan is the name of
| the headcentre of the grand smuggling operations
| at Montreal. by which hundreds of thousands
worth Of goods are struggled through the lines
to the United States by bribery of custom officers
baggage men, etc.
Military.
The London Standard says the Canadian militia
have sent offers through the government at Otta-
wa, volunteering to serve in any part of the EN-
pre in which they may be required. The offers
already sent are said to amount to total of TO-.
600 men, though the majority of such offers we're
not forwarded home owing to the informalit in
the manner they were made.
The Paris Exhib ton.
OTTAWA, May q. Arrangements are being
Tsle by the dc psrtment of agriculture for rep
resentstion Of Canada at the Paris exhibition,
40 900 feet in the main building have been en-
gagged for the display of the products of the Do
minion.
Fishing.
The report of the Fishery Commission show an
increase of exports of Canadian fish to the Euro
pean countries, which indicates a strong tendency
TO a change of the of trade in certain kinds
of coast fish formerly supposed to find sale in the
markets of the United States only.
Base Ball.
acknowledgements 6, Boston !. Ten innings
and 10 900 spectators.
Guelph-Msple Loaf 5, Stars of Syracuse, 4.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-25

Flags for marking the graves OF Soldiers, to aid
in the work Of decorating, may be procured at
Lewis Selbng's, Quartermaster of the G. A. r.
The flags may be had for the asking, and it is
hoped that the friends of the deceased soldiers
will see to it that no grave i. overlooked.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-25
CALIFORNIA
DefaiCatiOn.

New YORK, May "a. Paymsster Elem ing has
confessed to defauting government moneys at
Alcatrsse, Cal, yesterday. lie is said to have
passion for gaming, which caused it lie threw
himself upon the mercy of a court-martial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-25
EASTPORT.
Marine News.

EAsTPoRr, May "a. The brig Peri, Stevenson
reported missing, was owned here by j. H. Nc
Larren and others. The captain leaves = family
here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-25

SPRINGFIELD, May "a. The Alpha Delta Psi
College Convention at Wllismstown, Mass.
Wednesday and Thursday. was attended by dele
gates from all the chapters save KENYON.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-25
BATH.


BATH, May "a. Launched to-day, by Goss &
Sawyer, whaling bark of 3l2 tons, named Lu-
cretia, owned by VIM. Lewis and others Of New
Bedford.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-25

The committee on highways have been author
izel to receive open proposal, for repairing the
South Belfast road at Worromontogus and Little
Togus Ponds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-25
FINANCIAL l. COMMERCIAL,
New York Money Market.
EVENING REPORT.

EVENING NEPOkT.
New York, May u, 1871.
Money was easy at1ha2 per cent. on call. For.
eign exchange advanced to ts1l for bankers Ion &
and 4sga ai9o- for demand. Gold opened at 1867.
and closed at 1867. Loans l-a2a0 per cent
Customs receipts, s]l2 o0J. Treasury disbursed
e3l 00O interest, t27.500 ior bonds and ,0OO for
silver,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-25
PORTLAND.
Railroad Matters.

PORTLAND, May %. The Maine Central direc-
tors have voted to assist the European and North
American Railway in changing the guage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-25

Rev. r. r. Riddle of South Berwick, is to deliv-
or the Grafton in that town on Memorial Day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-25

Messrs. Wheelwright and Clark of Bangor, pro-
pose to have the uniforms for Richards Light In
fintry of Gardiner completed before Memorial
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-25

The Lewiston Journal says that a contractor in
that city is to build two story house at Old Or
chard Beach for Mrs. Fowler of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-25

II. Ii. Robbins of Riverside, Isaac Munscy.
and Charles White Of this city, started on the
Pullman tain last evening. for the Black Hills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-25
NOVA SCOTIA.


HALIFAX, May "a. The Queens birthday was
celebrated by the review of all the troops in the
garrison, consisting Of the 18th and 9th REGIS,
Royal Artillery and with the Halifax volunteer
artillery by Gen. Haley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-25

The Governor and Council adjourned yesterday,
having transacted simply the regular routine BUSH
meas. The next meeting will be on the 10th Of
.Inlv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-25

In cases OF consumption, Forest Tar" aids ex-
pectoration and promotes sleep--otten cures first
stages. may23-t&wlw.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-25

Diseases of the Kidneys affect the whole sys-
TEN. Should not be neg lected single day. Tar
acts directly and is the natural remedy. Take the
Forest Tar" it is pure preparation and cures
when other remedies fail. a,2-t&slm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-25

A Face with Charming Features may bs rem
dered actually repulsve by botches and pimples.
Glenn's Sulphur soap promptly remedies all com
plexional bemishes as well as local eruptions of
the skin, burns, bruises, scads, &C. Sold BY all
druggists. Hills Hair and WnIsker Dye, Black
or Brown, 50 cents. may2-t&wlm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-25
Weather Indications for To-day.

For New England and the Middle States,
nearly stationary or rising barometer. winds most
ly from the north to west, and partly cloudy or
threatening weather with areas Of light rain
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-25
Cincinnati Produce Market.

Cincinnati May "a. 1877.
PORK GA Scala so Clear sides, 1kab
LARD BACON
steam, % AN Shoulders, Ga
Kettle, ia al0 Clear rib sides, c-a
BULK ME- ATS Clear sides, asL.
Shoulders, SAD WHISKEY-. / o7al OF
Clear rib sides, OAK
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-25

Can Goods are lower. II cents buys the best
quality a. Dow & Storers market, No Granite
Block.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-25

A rev time table is to 10 into effect on the
Maine Central soon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-25
Dten.

, 10 we'd 9.h inst, Sarah A. wifs of the late win.
ne!d >. LIBBY and diughter Of Isaac and sarah w
+ rost, aged So years, months and " DAYS,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-25

Go to Rowses for new styles in ladies' gold
watches and chains.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-25

Go to Rowses for tortoise shell combs, ear
drops pins and sleeve buttons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-25

Rev. Mr.. Perkins is for the present assisting DR..
Qlinby in editing TIE Banner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-25
MASSACHUSETTS,.
Snow Fall.
nventIOn.

BosToN, May "a. Four inches of snow fell in
Berkshire county this morning. II is feared much
damage is doue to fruit trees
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-25

Go to Rowse's for new styles in jeweliy and
silver ware.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-25

Silver White for cleaning silver and plated
ware, at Rowse's.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-25
Ioral ann State Nems.

The Jail workshops in this county are paying their
way,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-25
STORE AND ROOMS LET.

THE NEW BRICK BUILDING being erected
by Geo w. Quinby on Water street in this
Guy, VIII consist
!, OF lower basement which will be the size of
inc guiding, ana concreted or cemerted viii be
feet in the clear.
.. second basement same size, IL feet in the
eiear, wen finished with skim coat plastering and
iehteu with our windows IN the rear, and one In
front, with nice wide well finished stair.way or
entrance leading from the street side walk
8. store On street floor, 24x60 twelve feet in the
clear aud nicely flushed. " WV
T. Two rooms for Offices in % story wei, fin
ished. '' wei MAJ
.. If the owner does not use it for other pur
poses, a line room well flushed in the al story
from the street. 10 ieet in the clear
persons wanting any or alt OF these rooms for
any permanent use, would do we'll to consult the
owner as the work of erection progresses to
aVold any chan re that might subsequently, be re.
garded . Id ,-p.nsibie
. GEO. W. QUINBY.
"A III,
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1877-05-10
Penn Tp.

The weather has been very favorable for farm
ing, and the farmers have so improved it that We
seldom see the Spring work so well under way OF
the first of May as it is this year. The cold wealth
er and the snOw-storm on the lst, however, was
quite damper on complaining.
The Sabbath School of the NJ. E. church at Sa
mantha, has been kept up during the winter, ant
is now on the increase in numbers and interest
The Friends have just reorganized their school fol
the summer, and the school of the Brethren will be
organized Sunday, May 13.
Wheat is looking exceedingly fine, and it seems
to be the prevalent opinion that it is now out Of
danger.
We hear with sorrow Of the the death of Mrs
Elizabeth Felkner, of DOwney, Iowa, news OF
which has lust reached US. The older residents
not only of this township but Of the county, will
know her better as the daughter of that sterling
Friend, EnOch Lewis, who removed from this
township to West Liberty, Iowa, about ls4O, where
his descendants still reside.
It is with pleasure I record the solution of @
mystery in this neighborhood. Mrs. Kate Smith.
son was about to remove to her property in New
Lexington, leaving her farm in care of her two un-
married SONS. The conundrum was, Who shall
keep house for the young men7 1t was about to
be given up, when Mr.. G. n. SmithsOn, the young.
er brother, brought home wife, in the person OF
Miss Belle Wright, Of Adams Co. Among the in,
vited guests at the reception the 4th inst. were
Mr.. and Mrs Wright, the brides brother, and DIR.
and Mrs, Bum, Mrs Bum being the brides sister
The bride and groom have the best wishes Ol
many others beside
May ., 1877. sCRIPTOR.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1877-05-10
Concert at Leesburg.

LEEsBURG, o., May 4, 1877.
A Concert was given at this place on Wednesday
evening, May I'd, by the pupils of Mr.. Johnson's
Singing Class. Mr.. johnson deserves credit for
the efficiency with which the concert was conduct
ed. Besides giving to his pupils the series of twelve
lessons he found time and spared no pains in pre-
pairing them for the final Concert, which showed
the citizens what can be done by teacher alive to
his own and to his pupils interest.
His pupils were all children in the musical art.
But the manner in which the solos, duets and
quartetts were sung, showed that latent musical
powers were developed which surprised and de-
lighted even the most uncOnCerned. 1t was de-
Cidedly the best concert ever given in the village
The programme consisted Of solos, "She Stood
beside the Altar, ga Secret in My Breast, A." "The
Sword Of Bunker Hill" and others, solos with ChO-
rus, Golden Locks have turned to Gray" the
quartettes, 'Gathering Home" ''Some Love to
Drink" and others, ''Choruses by the Little Folks"
instrumental music and a variety of general cho-
ruses.
Prof W. j. Heron, of HillsbOrO, was present
and presented some of his best. Miss Allie Jack
son deserves praise for her instrumental music,
and her untiring energy and patience at the organ
in the rehearsals and Concert.
The attendance was good, rather larger than ex-
pected.
ItwOuld be wise for our citizens to encourage
the lovers Of music to go on in the work, and form
an association, not only of those who belonged to
Mr.. JohusOn's class, but including other good sing
ers who did not. If such an organization were
formed, we might expect good results in years to
cnu1n
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1877-05-10
CCorr espOndence Of the News
Letter from Missouri.
To1oNA, Mo, April %, 1877.

IOLONA, MO, April ~, 1871.
DEAR News Il have at last arriv-
ed safely from Nebraska, and am
firmly implanted for the season, on
this saIubrious soil of old Mo.
The county in which I am stop
ping for the present-Lewis-is one
of the first organized under the old
Southern regime, is situated on the
Mississippi river in the n. E. part of
the State, and-isa good point for per-
sons desiring to locate in Mo. The
county, though old, is comparatively
a new one, 50 far as public improve
ments are concerned, caused by that
most heinous of all crimes, the great
est enemy to humanity, freedom aud
Christianity the world has ever
known-Slavery.
There are thousands of Northern
people in this and adjoining counties,
yet they are completely ostracised, as
it were, and will have to remain so
for some time, I fear, as the Demo
Gratis are in power, and have the ad
vantage in everything. There must
be a change in business affairs soon,
or else improvements will not keep
pace with other States. Bridges and
good roads are needed badly.
Missouri is one of our leading ag-
ricultural States, and is destined at
no distant day to surpass other
States that are farther in advance at
present. Though her people are old
fogies in many respects, they are re-
ligious, honest and industrious, and
generally attend to their own bust
Uess. Yours Respectfully,
GEO. E. SMITHSON.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1877-05-10
Scioto Valley r. R,

The Portsmouth Tribune Of last
week says:
Work is progressing all right on
the SciOto Valley Railroad. The
line is all let up to the Ross county
border. Mr.. J. B. Gregory informs
US that all his contracts will be sub
let within a week. Messrs. Albro &
Shannahan, who took sections IA and
Is, began work upon the same yester-
day. The other sub-contractors,
heretofore mentioned, have shanties
built for their hands, and the work
is going On smoothly.
The Legislature has passed an
act allowing the company to use the
East bank of the canal, from hen
ick's bridge, near Indian creek cul-
vert, to Higby's bridge, in Ross
county, for the bed of their road, on
conditions of making a tow-patb on
the west bank of the canal for the
same distance.
Geo. D. Chapman, manager of the
road, has signed contract with the
citizens of Portsmouth, to have The
road completed and running to that
city by the 1st of October.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1877-05-10
HamerTp,

It was my pleasure few days since to visit Sc
lect School taught by Perry King, at Straightout,
Hamer tp.
During the last two years have visited great
many schools in Va, Pa, and Ohio, and do not
hesitate to say that the Select School at Straight
out is not inferior to any I have visited. Mr..
Kings school numbers about 35 students-princi-
pally teachers, and those preparing for that pro-
feSsiOn.
The teachers of Ohio will compare favorbly with
those of any other State but it must be evident to
all who have given the subject any thought, that
no education will make successful teacher of one
who does not pOssess the requisite natural ability
to impart what he knows, and awaken the inter-
est and fasten the attention Of the students. This
essential requisite, Mr.. King possesses in marked
degree, as evidenced by the studious application Of
the students, their ready and accurate solution of
mathematical problems, and thorough and syste-
matte analysis of sentences.
Mr.. King, believe, contcmplates teaching an
other school, of the same kind, next summer; and
# he should do so, hope his labOrs will be re-
warded with liberal support.
7 w WI son
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1877-05-10
Leeshur9.
JOsEPHAW.

The cold rains are beginning to make the farm
ers who have corn planted, feel anxious about its
future appearance.
Mrs. Belle Hardy, sister of Mr.. L. NJ. Mathews,
grocer, died Of consumption on the morning of
the list inst.
Mr.. Tom Merchant, young man teaching
school near this place during the past winter, was
brought before Justice Kinzer, charged with in
hicting permanent injury in correcting one of his
pupils. He was bound over to court in the sum of
S4OO.
Prof. johnson aud class gave quite an interest
ing musical entertainment on the evening, 2d inst.
at the N. E. church.
The room occupied by Spear & Hallowel's drug
store, with adjoining buildings, narrowly escaped
a disastrous fire a few days ago. When discOv-
cred the flames were making good headway in the
roof of the building.
The young blOOds are manifesting their interest
in Base Ball for this season. Their nine is not yet
organized, but we suppose they will soon be in the
field and open for challenge.
Our young friend, Mr.. L. o. Guthrie, we under
stand, will be a Republican candidate for Prose
cutting Attorney. He has lately been admitted to
the bar, is a worthy young man, and most surely
will be well supported by cold Fairfield" H.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1877-05-10
Something about Newspapers.


That the Americans are a reading
people is manifest by statistics ol
the Newspaper Press of the country,
as given in the Newspaper Directory
for 1877, just issued by S. NJ. Petten-
gill & Co., the well-known Advertis-
ing Agents ofNew York, Boston and
Philadelphia. There are reported
in it the names, character political,
agricultural, religious, medical, etc
and names Of publishers of no less
the 795 dailies, 70 tri-weeklies, 125
semi-weeklies, 6,6O6 weeklies, 122
semi-monthlies, III monthlies, Is bi-
monthlies and so quarterHes, pub
lished in the United States and the
British Provinces. The Directory
shows the number of each of these
editions published in each State,
Territory or Province.
The book contains 376 pages, and
embraces an immense amount of val
liable information, showing great la
Dor and care in its collection and
preparation. It gives all necessary
facts for an advertiser to know about
8,574 separate publications, while it
is always interesting and valuable
for the general reader, the student
of American periodical literature, and
the observer of American institu
tions. The book is sold at the low
price Of S1.OO per copy.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1877-05-10
Hamer IN,

Our Board of Education has agreed to build a
hrst-class school house in sub-district No 4, this
season. No. also wanted a house, but the Board
concluded, from personal knowledge, that the
house was commOdious, convenient and safe, and
the surroundings all lovely. So our school house
and "appurenances thereuntO" will remain 'in
statu quo" for some time, unless the west side
should fail out during thaw next winter.
The districts seem to be slower than usual in
employing teachers. Mr.. W. B. Halstead is employ
ed in district No at SI3 per month, and James
Murphy in No. 4, at $40 per month.
The fruit buds seems to be safe so far, except
peaches and. fine cherries. Live peach buds, espec-
ialy the budded varieties, are few and far between
The trees also seem to be injured, and show but
little vigor. The apple bloom, though fine, is not
as general as it was last year. The pear bloom is
unsurpassed.
The farmers of Hamer do not seem to appreciate
the great value Of the excellent surface drains
along the free pixies. In many places where they
are greatly needed to drain the wet lands adjoining
the pike they are being filed up, to the injury of
both land and pike.
The NJ. E. Church at Danville is fortunate in hav-
ing the able and efficient services of Revs. Edmis-
ton and McCOlum. RHO.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1877-05-10

The school book question is being
agitated in many States. The Min
nesota Legislature has passed a bill
providing that the whole supply Of
school books throughout the State
shall for fifteen years be manufactur.
ed by contract, and sold at price
slightly more than half the present
cost of the series.
There has been proposed in the
Wisconsin Legislature a bill provid-
ing for a uniform system of books in
all the schools of the State, and ar
ranging for their publication in Wis
consin at rates just one-half of those
now paid Eastern publishers for sim
liar books. A measure somewhat
similar to this in character has been
introduced into the New York Legis-
ature, and from the futtering among
the book agents and publishers
there seems a strong probability of
its passage. While in its features
it differs from the Wisconsin bill, its
end the is same, being designed to
cheaper the books to the public by
taking their publication out of the
hands of the present publishers and
assigning the contract for all the
school books used in the State to a
single firm, and allowing such mar
gin of profit as will be reasonable,
but not extortionate.
The Missouri Legislature has a
bill before it, providing for. a con
tract for school books every five
years.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1877-05-10

Mr.. Hayes resembles President
Lincoln in his methods. There is
the same sIowness, the same disposi,
tion to listen patiently TO all sides
before acting, the same tolerance OF
criticism, the same serenity of tenn
per. The country did not expect
much of either while they were mere
candidates, and Mr.. Hayes is de-
veloping unexpected elements OF
character even more rapidly than Mr..
Lincoln did Nobody supposed du-
ring the canvass that Mr.. Hayes
would show himself man OF sufi,
cient character and self poise to with
stand the chiefs of his own party and
sail by bis own compass. This ap-
parent strength of character is more
likely to prove genuine by the fact
that there is nothing spasmodic in
its exhibitions. The respectful tone
in which Mr.. Hayes speaks of his
Republican opponents shows that
they are not likely to gain any ad-
vantage over him by destroying his
composure and hurrying him into
.indisereet acts or utterances. The
contrast between him and Andrew
johnson is even greater than his re-
semblance to Abraham Lincoln
New York Herald.