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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-07-20
GENERAL Ne HIS.


All the principal Southern cities send word that
they will be represented at the Postal Conven-
ton. at Fortress Monroe. Southern mail facili
ties, and possibly little politics, will be discuss
ed.
The San Francisco Post is alarmed at the spread
of the religion of Confucius on the Pacific Coast
1t invites the attention of call who are sincerely
anxious to preserve American Institutions to the
danger which menaces them" from this source.
Toronto does not mean to let the Orange excite
ment die out. The Protestant societies are pre-.
pairing to give recep ton to the members of the
Orange organizations who went to Montreal
which it is to be presumed will be followed by a
counter demonstration on the other side.
Mr.. Sankey appeared on Monday in the Dis
trict Court at Quincy, Mass, to prosecute Jeremi-
ah Sullivan for stealing from his residence in Co.
hasset, on the 4th instant, during the temporary
absence of his family, watch, chain and pencil
in all valued at SO. Sullivan pleaded guilty, and
was held for trial.
The Chief Justice of Pennsylvania, with sever.
al friends, has been summoned to appear for trial
on a charge of unlawful shooting. The party
were out cunning on the Fourth looking for wood
cock and not finding any, shot number of pleas
ants. 1t is understood that the chief Justice will
plead guilty.
The stories of Secretary Sherman's wealth are
said to be greatly exaggerated. His estate in
Mansfield, Ohio, which has been estimated
to be worth from 100000 to $1,000 600
would sell for $500 600. In the opinion Of
some of his most intimate friends he is worth
less than 100000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-07-20

two companies of Militia for Martinsburg
but was stopped at Grafton by formlda'
BILE demonstration at that point. The
strikers have, in fact, control of the road
at all the important functions of divisions
10 spite of this remarkable display of law
less strength, the strikers have shown
some curious signs OF moderation They
have refrained from iniuring any OF the
property of the company beyond the
wrecking of one train. and have allowed
the passenger trains to pass over the road
without moestation. They have evident
ly had leaders of 10 little degree of ca
pacity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-07-20
THE HAG4ZIVES.

The August number of the Eclectic has in the
frontispiece fine steel engraving of Paul II
Hayne, the Southern author. The literary con.
tents of the number are fully up to the usual high
standard of the magazine, and comprise the fol
lowing articles "The Contest of Church ant
State in Italy," Twenty years of African
Travels" "Genius and Vanity; !" ITO Victor HUI
co. Sonnet by Alfred Tennyson "Life ant
Times Of Thomas Beckett" by James Anthony
Froude; "Pera" Sketch of Constantinople; az
the Moon Dead 7" George Frederick Cooke,
the actor; "Ex-Voto," by Charles Algernon Swim
bnrne; Young Musgrave," three chapters of 1
novel by Mrs. Ohphant; "George Sand" by Mat
thew Arnold; Ave Maria Breton Legend.
by Alfred Austin; "Amongst the Cossacks of the
Dom" Teaching to Read" by James Speeding
and Lines on Beautiful Girl" The instructive
and the entertaining are happily commirgled IL
the foregoing list and copious editorial notes OF
current literature science and art complete an in
teresting number.
Scribncr's Monthly for August has the follow
ing contents: "North American Grouse" a wei
illustrated and interesting article; "Summe,
Thoughts" His Inheritance" chaps I, III, III
Reflection, inscribed to Oliver Wendell Holmes
"A Railroad in the Clouds;" 1.-The Old Boston
Road" "Smethurstcs; Strawberries - adam
and Eve at the Agricultural Fair" "Assyriar
Night Song" "Babes in the Wood" Give
kings;" Some Japanese Melodies" "Canadiar
sports; Nicholas Minturn," continued; 'Mos
es an Aaron,' "Madrigali" "swart among tn,
Buckeyes" Guests" under the Headings "Top
aAt flH 1--WE VI
Society" Culture and Progress" "The World,
Work, "Bric-a-Brac," there are many useful ant
entertaining articles,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-07-20
Mining In Hancock County.

10 several towns in this County; much interest
has been felt by the discovery Of metals of value
in several localities In Bluehill, Brooklin, Mt
Desert, Ellsworth, surry, Lamoine and Sedgwick,
veins of ore of more or less richness have been
found. These ores are lead copper and silver
The two most prominent localities are that at
Bluehil and that at Sedgwick, the former produc-
ing copper and the latter silver, The lands where
the veins are, have been conveyed to joint stock
companies, who at the present time are operating
them. The assays of the ores obtained, give pure
metal in sufficiently remunerative qualities, to war
rant the Company in erecting smelling works and
operating on an extensive scale.
Great expectations are entertained Of the value
of the mine at Byard's Point, in Sedgwck. The
company formed is called the Eggemoggin Silver
Mining Company, and its capital stock is 5000, 900.
Buildings are now in process of erection for the
machinery for crushing and smelling the ore and
% men are engaged in mining. Captain Charles
Deering OF Portland is the President of the Com
pany, and A. L. Currer of Sedgwick, Supern
tendent Shares in the stock of the Company are
in great demand among the people Of the vicinity,
scarcely day passing without more or less being
taken. Several assays Of the ore have been made
by competent asssyers who havelreported the val
ue OF silver IN the same to be from Sl05 TO $40
per ton. These assays were made in May. The
last made from ore last produced was in July. by
+. l.. Bartlett, State assayer, and averages S226
per ton.
Prof. Names Of New Haven has also examined
the mine aud reports that he knows of no better
located Mineral Property one that offers great
| er inducements for extensive mining and smelling
| operations.
AT the present time, it appears as if the enter
prise at sedgwic would prove a success. 1t GER
tanly promises better now, than any other in the
State OF which we have knowledge; and if SO,
| it must be of incalculsbe benefit TO the County,
not only from the resources which it will develop,
but also, from the employment which it will give
| to the lahoring population for whom the demand
| is now so limited and who receive in other pur-
suits, SO small a re remuneration EHsWorh Amer-
lean.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-07-20

The enterprising New England agent of Zells
Popular Encyclopedia and Universal Dictionary
sends out promptly the serial numbers of this val
liable compendous work. Nos ALA have Jus,
been issued. The work has already extended to
portion OF the letter n. II is to be completed
IN 64 numbers; Masking two large quarto volumes
,3oo pages each, embracing $50, 900 subjects, with
SOU Illustrations and Is fine maps. 1t is sold at
oo cents number. Specimen numbers can be
obtained of the agent, Horace King. THOMPSON.
vile, Conn.
Among the lecturers in the Williams lectnre
Bureau for 1877 is the name of Phillips Thomn.
son, witty writer on the editorial staff of the
Boston Traveller. Mr.. Thompson's lecture il en-.
titled "Random Shots at Flying Folles." Its o,
serio-humorous character, pungent and satirical
hitting of sharply many of the more noticeabl,
social and political foibes Of the age. 1t has beer
delivered before some of the best New England
audiences, with great success. When our Main,
cities and towns are making up their jewels TO
the coming lecture season they will do well Il
count Mr.. Thompson in. He is an easy, pleasin,
speaker, and said to be zone Of the wittiest mel
in New England"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-07-20
The Republican voters oil kennebee county are
requested 10 send delegates to convention To DE
hol-en at
Granite Hall, Augusta, Thursday, August
10th.

At eleven O'Clock, A. NJ, for the purpose of noml'
naing two candidates Tor Senators, candidate
for County Commissioner, n candidate ;or County
Treasurer, a candidate Tor Register of Deeds,
a candidate Tor Clerk OF Courts; and TO transact
all other business that may properly come
before the convention. The basis oil repre-
sentation will he follows: Every city, town
and plantation ~il be entitled 10 one dele
gate, and an additional delegate for every seventy
i've votes cast for the Republican candidate ior
Governor at the election OF 1876. A fraction Oh
Iorty votes will be entitled to an additional dele
cate The cities, towns and plantations are enut-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-07-20

Mr. Hayes has colored coschman named AL
bert. who drives with the reins in one hand and
10 the other huge umbrella.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-07-20
RI publican State Convention.

The Republicans of Maine aud all others who
propose 10 support The candidate ofthe Republican
party 10 the pending election. are invited to send
delegates 10 a state Convention, TO pe held in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-07-20
GRANITE HALL, augusta.

thursday, August 9Th, IoII, al IT r. MI
for the purpose OF nominating candidate for Gov
ernor, 10 tie supported at The september election
and 10 attend 10 such other business as may
properly come before the convention.
The basis of representation will be as follows
Each city town and plantation is entitled to one
del, gate and one additional delegate Tor every sew
enty.nve votes given for the Republican can idate
Tor Cover nor in 1876. fraction OF forty votes
over the number which is entitled to one delegate,
will be accorded a delegate. Substitutes can serve
only for towns of the county in which they reside.
The Republican State COMMITTEE will be in ses'
sion in the ante room Of the Hall at 10 CLOCK 'he
morning of the Convention.
BY odcr OF the Republican State Committee
JAMES u. BLAINE,
Chai man.
4 q. SMITH Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-07-20
HOUSE TO RENT !!

have Nice Tenement in complete repair, to he
L vacated IN about one month, and can be seen
al any tlme mat VIII be rente 10 good family.
Z. GRANT, Court st.
July II, 1877. iulyit. feodiw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-07-20
FOR SALE
FOR SALE !
Valuable Real Estate For Sale

Lot OF Land on the corner of State and Green
Streets IN Augusta, contaiuing one and oae-iourth
acres, two hundred and thirty feet STATE. and
one hundred and forty ON Green st. Terms Cash.
julyo-iti q. Z. NOsE, ISL Water St.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-07-20
FOR SALE !!

'l'HE House and Land situate on Eastern Ave.
i nue. IN this city known rs the "Pope Cattage"
IL not previously disposed OF at private sale the
same VIII be sold AT pubic auction on the pl smi.
So AT ten O'Clock A. N. on Saturlav July 2Ist
'o"' 81 l.. TITCOMB,
July l0.ttf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-07-20
For Sale.

TWO saddles-oDe for gentleman and the 9TH
i er Tor lady-ior sale at less than half price
though htile worn. Inquire at Plummei's Harness
shop, south of journal Once.
Augusta, June /, 1871. M
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-07-20
Republican County Convention

}. 0. SMITH. Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-07-20
For Sale at a Bargain.

TWO house lots on Chestnut street and two on
f-lncoln street. These lots on Chestnut street
are the only ones LEFT on the built upon
They Will he sold separated united. The whole
in one transaction Will be sold on terms to allow a
handsome margin of profit to the purchaser. In
quire at the Journal once. juu.l If
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1877-10-08
A REFORM IN THE JUDICIARY
CALLED FOR.

The expense of government in the
state of Vermont has been $4,000 the
past year, about third of which is for
the courts, and expenses of litigation
and prosecution, to say nothing of the
cost of sustaining jails and court-hOuses,
which falls on the counties. The sala-
ries of judges and other officers are as
low as they can we'll be in decency, and
the bulk of this expense is in the temp
tation to use the jury system to fight
out small quarrels at the public expense.
The Montpelier Waterman says that
half the cases appealed to the county
courts have no business there, and ad-
vocates some system of arbitration for
small cases. We suggest that If It'll
giants are compelled to pay somewhat
more of the proportion of their costs
there will not be so much fun in it
A recent case at Montpelier shows with
what impunity the state is imposed up
on. Some three years ago man bough
a large quantity of hull less oats, at ,th,'
| prep6sterous price of So per bushel
and leased land around of farmers a
equally fancy prices on which to raise
the next crop. The enterprise turned
out to be the shallowest quackery il
farming, but the investor found an In
surance agent who was ready to insur
some of the grain stored in an old build
ing at not over So bushel This wa
in western and southern companies
When the oats were burned up three o
the insuring companies had failed, bu
the fourth has now been adjured liabl
to the amount of S1628. This grote:
que instance of fooling with bushes
will be carried to the supreme court o
exceptions, and SANDER suits are ais
promised. We have noticed other il
stances in which the patience of judge
with the Stiffness of cases was marv'
lous.-Sprinqfeld Re1'''1'scd'a.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1877-10-08

Snow on the Balkans, heavy rains in
the lowlands and impossible roads all
over the field of operations are positive
indications that long marches must pres
emily cease, and that winter environments
must take the place of temporary camps.
Rumors of Russian defeats early last
week proved to be unfounded, but it is
certain that Mehemet Ali has fallen
back to his former position east of the
Black Lom with his entire command,
leaving the left flank of the Gar
wich's army without any large force in
its immediate front. The situation at
Plevna and at the Shipka Pass is I'M
changed. Servia is once more sending
troops and supplies to the frontier, and
Greece seems again inclined to assume
the offensive. In Montenegro and Her.
zegovina the Turks are decisively worst
ed. Their ancient conquerors have
again driven them beyond their boarders
and the presence Of the victors in Her.
zegovina makes revolt possible in that
province. Altogether the weeks news
is adverse to the Turkish cause.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1877-10-08

The Republican State Convention of
New York was one Of the most exciting
conventions ever held by that party in
the Empire State. The machine" pol
itlciaDs, under the lead of Senator Conk-
ling, undertook to ''run" the convention
and to run it in opposition to the policy
Of the national administration. The
temporary chairman was bitter Oh the
President, and the Senator whipped in
his supporters and made twO-thirds of
the convention endorse the remarks of
the chairman. ea
Geo. William Curtis happened to be
present, and his sensible. conservative
and eloquent remarks on the Presidents
Civil Service and Southern Policy, came
near upsetting the prearranged program.
Mr. Curtis was answered by the oppOn-
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1877-10-08

The Territory of Utah is not only the
Sodom Of America. it is becoming the
Dead Sea into which the filth of the
country is pouring. The Salt Lake
Tribune, Of the 2Sth ult., publishes a
list of persons who have obtained di-
vOrces through the Probate Court Of
Salt Lake country. 1t embraces nearly
every State and Territory, as we'll as
Canada, and includes the name Of Brick
Pomeroy. A list Of agencies in Eastern
cities and the names of agents are also
published. It is estimated that the
twenty probate courts of Utah have
granted 5000 divorces within the past
three years. Such divorces ought not
to be held as valid either by the law or
the public sentiment of any State in
the Union where deOeut respect for
the marriage relation yet remains. The
laws relating to divorce, in many States,
needs revision, if public opinion does
not.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1877-10-08

Spotted Tail and Red Cloud, the
chiefs of the friendly Sioux nation, with
several of their head men and interpre-
tiers, have been in Washington to make
known their wants to the "Great Father"
The chief object of the visit was to Sc
cure q satisfactory reservation, to which
the nation may remove, in exchange for
the Black Hills country. A conference
was held at the White House on Satur-
day at which several of the Indians
made speeches, and the President replied
telling them that they must settle down
to the ways of industry and civilization,
and promising to help them in every
way he could. The report of the speech
es says that "the Indians smiled broad.
ly when the President said, to be better
educated, so as to know how to worE
S end gain dd E9HF ng yER o gS gH BY Be ESib9
ter for your children than hunting buff
falo and dancing the war dance"
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1877-10-08

ents of his doctrines, and severely and
shamefully treated by the brilliant SEN
ator; but his eminently just and wise
course will be applauded by the lovers
of good government, while the attempt
of the machine politicians to perpetuate
their power. by the tricks of party will
be condemned. The battle of words be-
tween the two great orators was remark
able. Mr.. Curtis stood on the plane of
patriotism and craftsmanship, while Mr.
COnkling lowered himself in public es-
TEEN by the character of his remarks
and his violent partnership.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1877-10-08

The statement of the public debt for
the lst of October is encouraging. The
reduction of Indebtedness during Sep
TENDER is, in round numbers 100000,
while the condition of the Treasury with
reference to its immediate and remote
obligations is, if not fattering at least,
not unsatisfactory. Exclusive of all de-
mands from holders of coin certificates
called bonds. and for unpaid interest,
the gold on hand is, in round numbers,
S5O,O0O,OOO. The amount due for call
ed bonds is SIS, 1864 and for inter-
est about $1O,OO0,00O: but the condi-
tons on which this is held are not clearly
enough defined to make it safe to say
how much of the sum of these two
amounts will reach the money market
during the next month. The question
of most Importance is, of course, the
degree Of progress the Treasury is max
ing toward preparation for resumption
at the appointed time. On the whole
this is, as we have said. not unsatisfac
tory. If Congress could be persuaded
to take reasonable action in the premis
es, there is no doubt that that tasl
could be easily and safely accomplished
Meantime, the condition of the Treasur,
is a gratifying evidence that the Secre
tary is using, with all possible sincerit
and resolution, the means regarded b
him as authorized by law to make read
for rooumntion
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1877-10-08

The only recognition which President
Hayes gets in the New York Republican
platform is the doubtful recognition i'm
piled in the term "Mr. Hayes" Any
Democratic convention could have done
as we'll as that, or rather none has done
so meanly as yet. If the jealous sup.
portcrs of the President have sometimes
overdone tho thing by too much zeal,
they have not undone themselves by
such frigidity as the majority of the
New York Republican convention dis
played.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1877-10-08
TO THE EVANGELICAL CHURCH
ES OF VERMONT.

Dear Brethren: The Providence of
God offers US a lOnged for opportunity.
Being assured of our hearty co-opera-
ton, several brethren, whose evangel-
istic labors elsewhere have seemed sac
ceptable to God and approved of men,
among them Messrs. Moody, Sankey,
White and Needham-will spend the
month of October, in like labors, in our
own State.
Selecting certain strategic points, af-
ter the apostolic example, they will
reach from these as centres, all accessi-
bic communities, whole State if
possible. Of these, Rutland and Bur-
lington have been already selected, the
meetings to begin October 9TH. Other
appointments will be made public as
fast as they are decided upon.
To secure the desired results, your
earnest cooperation is essential, and for
its particular methods, our visiting breth-
rem especially recommend, the following
|. Prayer. Let each church make
this work, Its leaders, and the commun-
tiles where 1t IS in progress, objects of
special prayer in all regular meetings
and others called for the purpose, at all
family affairs and in all closets.
2. Let Delegations from other church
es visit the places where the meetings
are held, gather their suggestions, i'm
bibe their spirit, report them at home,
and thus extend their influence.
Praying that this opportunity may
seem to you, as it does to US, call from
the Master, we afectionately invite you
to engage heartily in this work.
In Christian fellowship, yours,
FRANKLIN FAIRBANKs1
J. NJ. HAVEN,
G. H. FARNswoRTH,
s. HUNTINGTON, Committee
j. ID. BEEMAN,
j. j. EsrEY,
G. G. NOBLE,
New Jersey has a large cranberry
crop, an important item, in view of the
fact that Thanksgiving will be upon u,
| in abont two montha
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1877-10-08

The gold market was weak during last
week and the price fell to l02 3-4, which
is an eighth of one per cent. lower than
any previous quotation. The price va
ried from that figure to l03. Specie
from Europe will soon commence flowing
to this country. The sum of Gl70,0O0
was withdrawn from the Bank of Eng
land on Wednesday last for shipment to
New York.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1877-10-08
At an interview with a Herald cor,

At an interview with Herald corre-
spondent at Edinburgh, Gen. Grant is
reported as follows ID have thorough
ly recuperated and am In excellent
health and enjoyining myself immense
ly. ] would like to see all Europe, but
| propose to stay away till after the
exciting scenes that will surround the
test of Hayes policy. for the reason
that if were at home | would be charg-
ed with having hand in every kind Of
political maneuvring whether | had or
not, and | want to Danish politics from
my mind until everything settles down.
[ can say for one thing, however, that
if were at home | should exert my in
fuence, as far as could exert it, in aid
of Mr.. Hayes plan of reconciliation.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1877-10-08

MOODY IN VERMoNT.-Mr. Moody
commenced his labors at Burlington
yesterday, aud Major Whittle went to
Rutland, and Mr.. Needham to Benning-
ton. The churches at st. Adams were
not in perfect harmony and united in
their desire for Mr. Needham, so he
goes to Bennington. The Evangelists
will not go to place where there is not
a united wish Of the churches for them.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1877-10-08

tributed to the public, many of them at
such low prices as to enable multitudes
to obtain coveted works. which would
otherwise remain far out of their reach.
RADIX.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1877-10-08

The debris is being removed from the
burnt Patent Office and the loss and in
Jury to the building is fully up to the
earlier estimates. The violent rain storm
of Friday did much damage to the un-
protected portions of the building. The
indirect loss Occasioned by the burning
of models and papers Is not as heavy as
first reported.