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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-11
Oak Grove Seminary /.

Oak Grove Seminary.
The examination of this wellknown institution
of learning in Vassalboro', in this county, takes
place this week. in the presence of delegation
from the Executive Council. The examination is
10 be followed by an exhibition, the school taking
vacation thereafter until August. As is well
known, this school is under the charge and over
sight of the Society of Friends, although child
zen of other families are gladly welcomed to the
delightful and hesthful place. There is no better
location in all New England, commanding a wide
view of the beautiful Kennebec valley. Removed
from the varied temptations and the pernicious
influences of city, the student is protected phys
ically and morally, and may give himself up to
quiet study aud healthful recreation. The school
has four distinct Courses of Study:
College Preparatory Course, of great thor
oughness of three years, for young men.
A Collegiate Course OF four years. for young
ladies'.
A Normal Course Of three wears.
A thorough Business Course, the length of
which depends upon the skill aud ability of the
student
In the English Department the students may
pursue, with the advice of the teachers, such
studies as they are qualified to pursue, wi.hou t
regard to the Course.
The school under the management of the pres
ent able corps of teachers, has the past year at
tanned high rank, and extended its benefits to
some seventy-fve students. Following are the
names of the instructors for the past year: Ed
ward II. Cook, A. b., Principal; Gusayus c
Kilgore, Associate Principal George A. Kilgorr,
Principal Com. College, Fall term; Frank L.
Rich, Principal Com, College, inter- and Spring
terms; Agnes M. Conforth, Preccptrcss.
The names of the instructors for 1878 are as
follows:
Edward II. Cook, A. B., Principal; Gustavus
c. Kilgore, Associate Principal; George A. Kill
gore, Principal Commercial College; Agnes NJ
Conforth, Preceptress; S. w. ingalls,, Teacher Of
Elocuton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-11
CONDENSED TELEGRAMs,

LOUISVILLE, Ky, May 10. The Attorney Gen.
eral has decided that all Kentucky lottery grant.
have expired by limitation, and no valid grant
now exists in this State.
The schooner Cod.eeker of Halifax for Bar.
rington, cspsized last night off Cape Sable. The
captain and two men landed in dory at Barring
ton. The rest of 9 crew of thirteen men were
drowned
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-11

PORTLAND


PORTLAND, May 20. William Willard master
of a tug boat, while off Fort Preble at noon to-
day, suddenly pitched from the pilot house over
board He was picked up in twelve minutes, but
found dead, evidently having died in fit, as he
foatcd head above the water.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-11

Messrs. Partridge Bros. under Granite Hall.
have received the first instalment of their hardy
verbena plants just right to bed out for continuous
lowering they are not forced to look pretty for
sale, but will develop beautiful flowers early in
the season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-11
Household Goods for Sale

VNHE Household goods in the house next west Of
i e. Ro yse's, on Court st are offered for sale
at "A bargain. The stock consists OF Nice Cabinet
o. gan. Carpets, Paror and Dining Room Furni-
ture. Stoves. &c. The articles must be cold within
the next few days, as the family will remove from
the citv.
Apply either at the house or at Fowler Hamlen
4 Smiths. "a MARSON
Augusta, May ., 1871. may 10 tlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-11
CALIFORNIA.
Death.

Death.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 10. The death of Chas.
L. Low was announced yesterday.
Tidal Wave.
A remarkable tidal wave occurred at Gaviota,
San Luis Abspo county, to-day, betwee 7. 10 ~
7 30 A. NJ, the rose and fell about twelve feet
three times. No damage is reported.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-11
GEORGIA..
Alleged CutraPes.

NEW YORK, May 10. 1t is stated that the local
revenue officers in Georgia, under pretense of
breaking up illicit distillery have made whole ar
rests of innocent parties who, after undergoing
imprisonment, have been released without trial on
feeling certain counsel. The President directs
prompt inquiry into the alleged outrages
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-11
N IS>ISSIPPI.


MEMPHIS, May 10. The wife of Judge CHS
holm has appealed to Gov. Stone of Mississippi to
allow Capt. Shaughnessy to organize force large
enough to protect her dying husband and daugh.
ter, 10 moving them from Kemper county. Is the
mob keep constant watch on the house, and
threaten that the Judge shall neither live there
nor leave the place alive. Gov. Stone refused the
application.
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ROCkLAND.
Ere.

RocKLAND, May 10. The house of Barthoio.
NEW Donahue, on Pearl street, took fire at four
O'Clock this morning, and was nearly destroyed.
Loss about fifteen hundred dollars; insured for
twelve hundred. The furniture was rarity saved.
Injured for six hurdred
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-11
VI RY LAND.
NJ urder,

BALTIMORE, May 10. a despatch announces
that on sunday last, in Annie Arundel county,
Richard Lloyd, q colored man aged ifty-ive
years. after quarrel with his wife, deliberately
shot her dead. lie was arrested.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-11

The smart asparagus story we published few
days since, gets knocked into the IN idle of next
week, by Mr.. NJ Crowell of Benton, who writes
us that he cut asparagus, fye inches high, from
the beds in his garden. on the ID Of May, land do
not feel big about it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-11

Charles A. Miller Esq, Of skowhegan. whose
death we recorded yesterday. was well known
throughout the State. lie was Assistant Clerk in
the Maine House Of Represe natives in 1873 9, and
Clerk from 1860 to 1854, and was never excelled
in that capacity. He was Msjor of the "a Me
Cavalry. At the close Of the war be settled in
Alabama, and was Secretary Of State there for
Two years. He was q son Of the venerable Rev.
Charles Miller, Baptist clergyman in Skowhe-
gan, long and favorably known in Maine. The
deceased was about AS years Of age.
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TENNESSEE.
Masonic.

CHATTANOOGA, May 10. The cornerstone Of
the monument dedicated to the Confederate dead.
was laid with Masonic rites. detachment of
United States troops. headed by the Second
Infantry Band, were present and partic ipated in
the exercises.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-11
VIRGINIA..
Appointment.

RICHMOND. May 10. In the United States cir
cult court at Norfolk. Judge Hughes presiding
motion for receiver for the Petersburg Rail-
road was granted, and Major X. 6. Pegram of
Petersburg was appointed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-11

John O'Brien, with six shows combined, is just
starting on tour through the Eastern States. 1t
is stated that he has the largest company and
finest geological exhibition that ever travelled ia
this section.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-11
CA ADA.


MONTREAL, May 10. The congregation of St.
Andrew church of Montreal has decided by q
majority of two hundred and thirteen, against .
union with the Presbyterian church.
Shooting.
OTTAWA, May 10. The Canadian Wimbledon
team sails Tor England on Saturday June 23d
The match commences the 9th of July.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-11
BIDDEFORD.
Election.

BIDDEFoKp, May 10. The York County Saw
ings Bank elected John NJ. Goodwin, President
X. Ii. Ingersoll, Treasurer.
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LOUISIANA.
Celebration.

NEW ORLEANS, May 10. In response to the
proclamation of Governor Nichols, Thanksgiv-
ing day was celebrated by services in the
churches and . military display. The cotton ex.
change and banks were closed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-11
The Best Recuperant

OF falling energy, that to which the tagged out
man o. busine 5, the brain.iatgued author, the
tired advocate or the weary artLan can resort
with the create certainty that il will revive his
overweight power, 10 Hosteter's omaeh Bit
tiers, most genial tonic cordial, az well as a be-
nign remedy Tor disorders of the stomach, liver,
bowels and urinary organs and means of eradi-
eating and preventing intermittent and remittent
feve~s. lJLot only enrches the blood and creates
a new fund Of energy in the system but 1t has the
effect Of eXpeing impurities from the life current
which beget disease. The Injurious influence of
abrup transitions o. temperature, of an uDwhole
some elm tie and injurious diet are counteracted
by Il, ant il promotes digestion, appetite and
mayo teodSwlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-11

An insurance case has jast been decided by
referees by which the principle is established that
h life insurance company is bound by the p7omis-
- and acts of its agents. If the agent in bold
ng," or extending policies, transcends his pow
ers or breaks over his instructions from headquar
tiers, the decision is that the innocent policy hol
der shall not suffer, but that the company must
back up the acts of its au ihorized agents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-11

j. S. Hobbs. Esq, State Librarian, contempatcs
investing in real estate at Lnnekn's Point for
speculative purposes. lie is delighted with the
place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-11

The work of brck-sying is begun on the new
stores to be built on Water street, on the burnt
district, and the master contractor is getting out
the frames.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-11
NORWAY.

NORWAY May 10. Otis Boswor,h of North
Norway, committed suicide this afternoon BY
shooting himself through the head, causing in
slant death No cause is known for the act
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PENNSYLVAN
The Nine EXPLOSION.
Reception.

PoTTsvILLE May 10. The last of the victims
of the Wadesville disaster, Benjamin Mosely, was
found this morning.
Reception.
PHILADELPHIA, May TO- The streets are
crowded. Prominent buildings and nearly all the
private dwellings in town are covered with bunt-
ing At ten o'clock President Hayes, with his
cab met, breakfasted with Col. Mac Michael, and
about one o'clock the President and party took
carriages to the exhibition grounds, escorted by
city troops. The city council committee having
in charge the arrangements for tho reception, &C
companed him to the Union League House
where Gov. Hsrtranft and other officials were
gathered and from there the party started for the
exhibition grounds. The presidential party ar
rived at the central entrance of the exhibition
building at 10, and were at once escorted 10 the
platform, where the ceremonies Of the day began
according to the programme. People had been
gathering in large numbers 10 and around the
building, since eleven o'clock, and all available
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-11
Weather Indications for To-day.

For New England and the Middle States,
partly cloudy aud cloudy weather, rain areas.
northwest winds, rising barometer and nearly
stationary Temperature
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-11

Capt Wilcox, of Lubec, commanding s,h1oner
George Walker of Machias died on the passage
from Brunswick, Georgia, to Rio Janeiro.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-11
WASHINGTON.
Stat sites.

WASHING ron, Msy 10. The bureau of stats
tics states that during the nine months ending
March 3lst, the exports amounted to $3.50 727 ,9SS
Exports foreign 80. S97 .6l0. Total S469, 625, sos
Imports S3l4 81. Excess Of exports over
imports Sl4, 1921. Specie and bullion imports
S36,749,2 90 Exports S3l. 4S6. $50. Excess Of i'm
ports over exports S. 262 $40
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-11
FINANCIAL 4 COMMERCIAL,
New York Money Market.
EVENING REPORr.

New York, May 10, 1sH.
Monev was easy at 2-a2h per cent. on call. For.
eign ex hanee advanced to 4s7 Tor bankers long
and +s9h Also for 1eHand. Gold opened at lO7-
and closed at lO71s LoanA laa2-a3h per cent.
Customs receipts, $2il,JOC. Treasury disbursed
ellst0J interest, 81 5000 or bonds. and = OOO for
silver.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-11

An order by General Sherman announces in.
structions to be followed in reducing the army "a
twenty five thousand men, as directed by the sec.
rotary of war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-11

Chandler, at the Market square grocery store,
Las received nice lot of r!ants, Which he j, sell
ing cheRr.
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Explosion.

FALL RIVER, May 10. The oil establishment
of VIM Z. Durham was destroyed by an explo-
sion last night also the building Of the Kendrick
Harness Company, adjoining. and both buildings
were entirely burned by the fire which followed
the explosion. Total losss $23, 900. Insurance,
S22, 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-11
NalIomrll z0ral Nems.

Death From Intemptrsnce and Exposure.
Private Sylvester Smith, Co. +, 9TH Regiment
Maine Vols, was furloughcd from Soldiers
Home, Togus, May 9Th. for thirty days, to visit
Litchfed. He appeared that evening half mile
below French's Corner, in West Gardiner, near
the white meeting house. and was considerably
intoxicated. lie remained in the vicinity all day
Tuesday and Tuesday night, and was found in a
dying condition on Wednes lay morning. The
people in the vicinity saw and talked with Smith
on Tuesday and he stated he was going to Itch
field. No particular attention was paid to him
until wednesday morning, and he remiined ex-
posed to the chilling WINS for two nights and
days, apparently without food or protection until
death came with final summons. The people in
vicinity probably supposed he would leave when.
ever he rot soberei OFT, and hal no idea OF hi.
desperate condition. IL was man seventy or
eighty years of age, and does not appear to have
had any one to care particularly for his welfare
A bottle containing a small quantity OF rum was
fuunt IN one OF The pockets OF The deceased
which accounts for the sad and miserable end of
this old veteran. Where the liquor obtained
will perhaps never be known; but whoever fur
nished the murdelous compound may well shud.
der at the result of his violation of law, both hui
man and divine. The authorities of West Card
uer sent to this city for cot oner, and DIR. j. Q.
A. HAYES proceeded to the locality of the tragedy
to oficiate but it was decided that no inquest
need be held, as the of death by rum and
exposure was too apparent to need further con-
frmation. The authorities of the military asylum
were notified of the circumstances of the case,
and orders were given to have the body of this un
fortunate victim of intemperance sent there for
burial.
1 cold nf 81
week has caused the buds to contract rather than
expand ami If long continued we fear fruit pros
poets will be impered to a damaging extent.
We are happy to announce that Capt. S. W
Kimha of this city, is rapidly recovering from his
recent attack, and is able to walk about without
trouble, and converse nationally and nteligenty
with every prospect of being really to attend TO
his business engagements at no distant day. In
digestion aud determination of blood to the
head were the probsble causes of his sudden pros
tration, as no paralysis of his limbs is apparent
as we are informed by gentleman who has at
tended him.
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MASSACHUSETTS,.
Anniversary,

BosroN. May 10. President Bartlett of Dart
mouth College will deliver the Grafton ON the an
niversary OF the battle of Bennington, August l6.
Accident.
John NJ. Stowe of Hubbardston, Mass, was
thrswn from wagon yesterday afternoon, and
died three hours after.
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Dtfb.
NOTICE,

In Gardiner. 10Th inst Mary e., wife of Charles
Ware, sgcd - years.
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We understand that Col. A. W. " ildes u
Skowhegan, is shortly to remove 10 this e. ~.
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'Ibtre Will be an adjourned meeting of the An
L gusta society TOR the Prevention OF Cruelty
to Animals, this (Friday) evening, at the City
Council Room at ia O'Clock, All persons
buth men aud women, whether members
or mt, who are interested in the soc ,ty's OBJ
jects, aIe invited TO be present.
VIM. b. LAPHAM, Sec'y.
Augusta, May nth, 1871. fit
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\ young lady, without money, stranger,
made her appearance in the city on Tuesday. Sac
had come from Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. by the
way of Boston and Portland, with the intention
Of visiting her aunt, whom she supposed to be in
this city. But her relative had previously left for
Boston. 1t was severe work for the girl to travel
as she was suffering from lame leg. She was
advised to return home a sufficient number of
our citizens listened to her honest appeal and raised
fifteen dollars, and with this sum she yesterday
started homewsrd rejoicing. During her stay
here she stopped at the Hartford House, the pro-
pretor. Mr.. johnson. refusing to take any COM
p,nsation. "1nasmuch as We have done it unto
one of the least of these my little ones, We have
done il unto me-"
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EUROPE.
England.

LIVERPOOL, May 10. Messrs. lnman believe
the City OF Brussels has broken a shaft They
say with the prevailing winds it will not be sur :
prsing if she does not arrive in week or ten
DAYS vet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-11

She called at the front door and rang the bell
violently. The good housewife, busted at her
tasks in the kitchen, heard the alarm, washed her
hands, smoothed down her hair and wrinkles, put
a freshly roned apron. cufied the eat that had
dropped itself into the dough dish, and kicked the
one that had mounted the bread board, and passed
to the door, to answer the bell, as calm as al
eight day clock that had run down. 1t er
rand of mercy; the little woman who stood at the
door had husband out of employment. lie was
hearty, healthful and withal willing to work, but
could find nothing to do. lie went to meeting
last Sunday, but account of his poor clothes the
sexton summarily told him to leave. That almost
broke his heart. "And, here the little woman
showed she had big voice-"he's got TO gong
to meeting, and By gracious, he shall go now"
The old clothes man and the vase peddler may as
well keep away from that house this season. The
young man will bid def ,uce to the sexton next
Sunday, "by gracious"
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local ann Staff News.

Dow & Storer have now in good supply of
groceries which they selling very cheap.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-11

Call on Dow & storer if YOU waa' groceries
very cheap.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-11

Fine Razors and Shaving Materials, q,
Partridge's Drug Store. Augusta.
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Next Saturday a new car, manufactured at the
car works of the Maine Central Railroad Compa-
ny, under the personal direction aud oversight of
the fore man, Mr.. Charles Kenison, will be run
out Of the shop, and take its place on the route be-
tween Lewiston and Bath, on Conductor Gus.
Williams train 1t is a baggage, mail and ex-
press car. so feet long aud feet inches wide on
the sils, with monitor top, and all the appliances
for comfort and convenience in its several apart
ments. The dimension of the express depart
ment are by s feet, the mail room s by t. and
the remaining room for the baggage. The sills
are Of hard pine, and white oak tnbers form the
foundation of the car, while with the iron truss
rods, Miller platform, and Empire vacuum brake,
every pains has been taken to make the car strong
and safe. The doors run inside. The trucks are
the regular passenger standard, gotten up at the
works here, and their equals probably not to be
found anywhere. Every part OF the from that
which touches the rail- to the tor, including the
artistic painting, was manufactured here. Expe-
Iienced railroad men say that no baggage or mail
cars roll into the Boston depots equal to those
made here. Certainly compliment to the skill
ed and intelligent woIkmen employed in the shops
here. Inc fist coat OF paint was put upon this car
in two weeks after work was first be2un on 1t.
Another car, 81 feet in length, designed for SINH
lar purposes, is now in progress of building.
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Cincinnati Produce Market.

Cincinnati Produce Market.
popr Cincinnati May 10. ig7
LAM BACON
Steam, 0oA 90 90 shouIders sx.sx
Kettle, Iot. ato-- CIe.y Mn sta.s sI.eS
BULK MEATS Clsar sides w.
Shoulders, Bisse4 WHIsKEY eesi M
Clear rib sides, 0-asi.
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NEW YORK.


NEW YORK. May TO- The report of the legis-
lative committee, make to-day to the senate at
Albany, completely exonerates Senator Woodin
from all degree of completely in the venal pass.
age of the Tweed charter.
Postal Matters.
The mail matter on railroads will be weighed
for the next thirty days to fix the basis of the next
four years contract.
Counterfeit Bills.
Dangerous counterfeit fifty dollar bills on the
Central National Bauk of this city, are in circula-
tlon.
Disappearance of Money.
1t is stated that 900 bequeathed to the Uni
versy of New York, by Lorng Andrews, has
disappeared, and other funds to the amount OF
$4,000, bequeathed by others ave been r, duced
seriously.
Naval Matters.
The secretary of the navy authorizes the pay
directors to issue certificates simply stating that
officers at certain dates have certain amounts ow-
ing TO them by the government, but that is all.
Weather.
Clou ly, wind west
Failure.
A. w. Whitney, chairman of the stock commit
tee of the American Mining Exchange and l..
w. Badger, second vice president to the Exchange
were reported on Wall street to have failed. The
liabilities are unknown.
Personal.
The condition of Rev. DR.. Tying presents little
hope of recovery.
Insurance.
ALBANY, May 10. Justice Westbrook to-day
entered an order decreeing that Continental Life
Insurance Company be excluded from corporate
rights, privileges and franchises, and dissolved
and that distribution of the effects be made in
such manner as the court sba II direct. Also ap
pointing John II. O'Neill of New York, receiver
to wind up and settle the affairs of corporation.
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ADVICE TO SMOKERS,

Diseases OF the Kidneys affect the whole sys-
TEN. Should not be neglected single day. Tar
acts directly and is the natural remedy. Take the
Forest Tar it is pure preparation and cures
N hen other remedies fail. may 2-t & Win.
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Disappearance of Money.

Dangerous counterfeit fifty dollar bills on tn
Central National Bank of this city, in circula