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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-07-19

Young hero, who, alone and single-handed. kept
band of Indians at bay for two days in a natural
redoubt of stone. When found he was cad and
on his body were thirteen wounds. The photo
graph Of handsome young lady was found on
his person, with the name Mamie" written at the
bottom. Attached TO it was lock Of hair tied with
a bit of blue ribbon. There was no clue to the
young mans name or place of residence, but the
picture Of the lady was taken in Chicago. The
soldiers who found the body buried it in a name
less grave and carved on tree near by, Mamie s
Friend, killed May 26, 1877"
The French ti-Tobacco Association ha. illus
trated the evil effects of smoking in striking
manner. pair of twins were growing quite
satisfactorily and were about four years old, when
one Of them was taken i'll with some trifiing all
ment. A friend of the twins unfortunately placed
in the infants hands plaything lighted pipe,
and appeared to enjoy it thoroughly. The amuse-
ment soon became a habit, then a necessity, until
the child was continually worrying neighbors and
strangers in the streets to give him tobacco.
The effect Of incessant smoking on his constitu-
ton was disastrous. While his brother rapidly
shot up into manhood, the premature smoker re-
NAMED stationary in his development He is at
the present moment in reality young man, but
in appearance puny infant. as stunted in intelli
gence as he is in stature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-07-19
GENERAL NEH.S.

Ohio promises to produce 30,000,000 bushels of
wheat this year.
A San Francis co man who had been both deaf
and mute since childhood recovered his speech
few days before he died.
Sir Wilfred Lawson says the only things Eng
land fears are the Colorado beetle, the Pope and
alcohol.
Think Of it-In the last three months no less
than 22,32l arrests were made in New York city.
OF this number 5000 were for drunkenness
Senator Ferry of Michigan is rapidly recover
ing from his recent illness. He is able to sit up
and unless he should have relapse will soon be
about.
Bricks perforated with three holes. that the
mortar may get good hold" are being used in
the construction of some buildings in Minneapo-
lis, MIN.
Hou. Joshua Hill, of Georgia, says that the
failure of the Confederacy is "a theme Of con-
slant lamentation throughout this the Southern)
section of the country"
Some Of the democratic editors are disappoint.
ed because their predictions that Gen. Howard's
little army would fall into an Indian tran are not
yet verified. They have been for long time en-
deavoring to get Towards scalp, and would re-
joice to hear of its being hung at the belt of an
Indian brave.
ii, as was once said, to love a certain charming
woman was "a liberal education" to know Cal,
Hamilton is large and brilliant and varied so.
cial experience. She Is q woman who, had she
been in France and known the lingo, might have
shone in the Partisan salons of the time of Roland
and DE Stael-(Jrnfs Ers<n4boo1
A decision in one of the courts gives quarter
OF million dollars to two ex-slaves in Virginia of
the historic name of Smith. Their brother, from
whom they inherit it. was New York merchant,
but be carefully concealed his negro origin, and
it was never suspected.
letter from Fort Fetterman tells the story of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-07-19

The story that Cadet Flipper was ig-
nored by his class, at West Point, turns
out to have been the invention of news
paper correspondent. He says the officers
always treated him well, and that students
visited him at his room and treated him
fairly. though they did not openly asso-
ciate with him. One of his warmest
friends was the son of General Butler,
and he received many favors from the
family of John Bigelow, whose son was
his classmate, and has been assigned to
the same regiment. lie is now having a
vacation at his home in Atlanta, where he
has been kindly received by the army Off
GERS stationed there. who, recognizing
him as graduate of the same institution
as themselves, have decided that he is en-
titled to the same consideration as any
other officer. Henceforth his future will
be what he shall make it, but in the army,
where all officers are gentlemen, his color
will not stand in the way OF bis comfort
or Of promotion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-07-19

Commencing with the phrase: I'VE
learn on what ought to be reliable author
ity" the Commercial last evening proceed
ed in double-leaded type with lot of con-
crete idiocy about the republican State
Convention. There is no law prohibiting
the editor of that paper from making a
spectacle of his stupidity year after year
in the concoction of wonderful private in
formation about republican affairs, but
one would think his readers would tire OF
such twaddle in time Oflate Gen. Plaist-
ed has been selected by it as the special
victim Of its obnoxious championship, and
the constant parading of bis name In its
columns. is well calculated to cause that
gentleman to feel an involuntary contrac-
ton of the muscles Of the right leg.-Ban.
gor Wig and Courier.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-07-19

1t having been reported that Ben Wade
of Ohio had changed from an opposer of
the southern policy TO supporter of it,
he has published letter for publication
in which he denies the report of his change
of views, and states that what has trans
pired in the South has only confirmed the
correctness Of the sentiments he expressed
some time ago II greatly fear this poll
Cyl he says, lis but an ignominious sur
render of the principles of nationality for
which our armies fought and for which
thousands upon thousands OF brave men
died. and without which the war was
failure and our boosted Government a
myth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-07-19
From the Providence Journal.
The Mexican Scheme.

That Senator Blaine knew what he was
talking about at Woodstock becomes more
and more apparent. There is no doubt
there is an an organized purpose to secure
subsidies for Southern improvements, and
10 precipitate conflict with Mexico. The
mistake of Mr.. Blaine was in leaving it
to be inferred that he supposed President
Hayes capable of either being cheated or
bull-dozed into completely with one
scheme or the other. Whoever lives to
see the end of the present administration
will live to see open or occult attic mpts
upon the United States Treasury in behalf
of purely Southern interests; and will al
so see direct or indirect efforts to COM
plicate our relations with Mexico. So far
we agree with Senator Blaine; but there
is nothing to indicate that the President or
the people favor, or permit either plot to
succeed. AS matter of fact, were it not
for the veto power of the President, we
should feel not a little anxious. as to the
subsidy matter; as to the other, 1t will
not come to head in a day. If Senator
Blaine made more of these dangers, and
pressed their consideration into unwar-
ranted channels, none the less true is it
that he had some foundation for his warn
ing; aud none the less important is it that
the people of the. country should exercise
here. as in other regards, that vigilance
which is ever the price of safety and econ
omy as well as libretY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-07-19

AT eleven O'Clock A. M, for the purpose OF nomi'
mating two candidates Ter Senators, candidate
for County Commissioner, candidate COR County
Treasurer, a candidate for Register of Deeds,
a candidate tor Clerk of Courts; and to transact
all other business that may properly come
before the convention. The basis OF repre-
sentation viii be as follows: Every city, town
and plantation will be entitled to one dele
GATE and an additional delegate for every seventy
fve votes cast for the Republican candidate Tor
Governor at the election of 1876. A fraction OF
forty votes will be entitled to an additional dele
gate. The cities, towns and plantations are EMIT
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-07-19

The success of the four per cent. loan is
something marvellous in financial transac-
tons. The popular subscriptions have far
exceeded the expectations of its most SAN
guine friends. 1t shows that the republi-
can party has administered the affairs of
this country to some purpose. Its credit
is unimpaired, Notwithstanding the strain
of civil war and commotion; in fact, it is
improved. Boston 7rdueller.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-07-19
Republican State Convention

The Republicans of Maine and all others who
propose to support the candidate ofthe Republican
party in tn , pending election, are invited to send
delegates TO q State Convention, TO be held in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-07-19
GRANITE HALL, augusta.

thursday, August Sil' toii dt " ~ w.
foi the purpose OF nominating candidate for Gov.
ernor, to be supported at the September election,
and 10 attend to 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
delegate and one additional delegate Tor every sew
enty five votes given for the Republican can ldate
Tor Governor in 1876. A fraction OF forty votes
over the number which is entitled to one delegate,
will be accorded 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 O'Clock The
morning of the Convention.
BY order OF the Republican State Committee
JAMES q. BLAINE,
Chairman.
j. o, SMITH Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-07-19

Two country attorneys overtaking a WAGNER
on the road, thinking to break joke with him
asked him why his fore horse was so fat. and the
rest 20 lean. The WAGNER. knowing them to be
limbs of the law. replied, "Thst the fore horse
was lawyer, and the rest were bis clients"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-07-19
Republican County Convention.

The Republican voters OF kennebec County are
requested 10 send delegates to convention to be
hoiden at
Granite Hall, Augusta, Thursday, August
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-07-19
Notice of Foreclosure.

WHEREAS, Proctor 8. Gilbert, on the Sd day of
W January 1873, mortgaged to Philena Nor
rgldge, VIM. j. MOrgridge, Ellen s. Prescott, Har-
ret 5. Morgridge, and Adelia p. Morgridge, a Ger.
tain lot OF land in Augusta Sewail street. being
part OF the Weston lot aud bounded as follows:
beginning on the west side of Sewal street, at the
southeast corner of lot No. ii, formerly belonging
to Elias Craig thence west northwest by the line
dividing No. ii from No. ~, five and half rods to
the line of lot No. 10, thence continuing the same
course one and hall rods thence southery AT the
distance of one and a halt rods west of the east
line OF No. 49, SIX and half rods to the late Gen
Sewalps north line; thence easterly by said Sew.
ais line seven rods 10 the southeast corner Of lot
No. IL; thence northerly by Sewall street to the
arst mentioned bound being lot No. H. and one and
half rods west OF said lot IL, according to plan
OF the land conveyed by Nathan Weston to BENZ
Davis in trust, as recorded in the Kennebec Regis.
try, b. 2s7, p. 3s and reference thereto 10 hereby
made and whereas the conditions of said mortgage
have been broken. Now therefore, the sale mort
cages claim to foreclose said mortgage ior breach
of condition, and give this notice accordingly.
PHILENA S. MORGRIDGE.
WILLIAM j. MORGRIDGE.
ELLEN >. PRESCOTT.
HARRIET 8. MORGRIDGE,
ADEIIA p. MoRGRIDGE.
July 8, 1877. 3w3I
Middletown transcript., 1877-01-27
selrtt Aoetrp.
SOMEHOW OR OTHER.

Life has burden for every ones shoulder
None can escape from its troubles and care
Miss it in youth, and twill come when wei
older,
And ht Us as close as the garments we wear
Sorrow comes into our homes nninvited,
Robbing our hearts Of its treasure of song
Lovers grow cold and our friendships are
Slighted,
Yet somehow or other we worry along.
Midst the sweet blossoms that smile in our
faces
Grow the dark weeds that would poison
and blight,
And cen in the midst of earth's beautiful
places
There's always a something that isn't just
right.
Yet oft from a rock we may pluck gay
AID drink from spring in a desOlate
waste;
They come to the heart like heavenly dover,
And naught is SO sweet to the eye or the
taste.
Everyday toll is an everyday blessing,
Though poverty's cottage and crust We may
share,
Weak is the back on which burdens are
pressing,
But stout is the heart that is strengthened
by prayer.
Somehow or other the pathway grows
brighter.
Just when we mourn there was none to
befriend
Hope in the heart makes the burden seem
lighter,
Middletown transcript., 1877-01-27
Truth and RIsht.

Obedience to law, the observance Of
the constitution and the maintenance ol
truth is not party question or pro-
ceeding 1t is beyond party and above
party. Parties may contend. aud be-
lieve it wholesome in free government
that parties should contend, over nea-
sures and candidates. But when the
contest has been submitted to the ballot
box, the final arbitrameut Of popular
contests known in our system, the only
lawful proceeding connected with it
which remains, is to find an honest,
true result, to declare it, bow to it and
stand BY it. That is the duty of the
hour. Il rests on the two houses of
Congress, it rests on the nation, it rests
or every citizen OF the republic. That
it will be done. and done peacefully.
decently and in order the petitioners do
not, think, disbslieve. They, in CON-
mon with all men. may derive conf
dence from the fact that interest and
expendiency, not less than patriotism
and honor point in one direction and
teach one lesson. That lesson is -
"Whoever stands on truth aud right
shall not fall; whoever stands on false
hood and wrong shall be sverthrown."
Senator Conkling's speech in the o. S.
Senate, Jan. 4.
Middletown transcript., 1877-01-27
INDIAN Arter an Honest p1an.

Indians may be treacherOus. but they
can be just and they can be honest ;
and who shall say how far the disbon-
esty of others bas led to their treachery
They know when they are cheated, as
the government has found to its cost.
An old trader, who established himself
at what happened to be a favorable
locality among the Northern Indians,
tells a good story Of his first trials with
his red customers. Other traders had
settled in that same place before, but
had not remained long. The Indians,
who evidently wanted goods, and bad
money and furs, focked about the store
Of the new trader and carefully exam
ined bis goods, but offered to buy moth
ing. Finally their chief. with large
number Of his tribe, visited him
"How do, John p said the chief
"Show me goods. Aha l take that
blanket for me and that calico for squaw
three otter skins for blanket and one
for calico. Ughl pay you by'm to-
morrow"
He received his goods and left. On
the next day he returned with large
part of his band, his blanket well stuffed
with skins Of various kinds Nov,
John, pay"
And with this he drew an Stter skin
from his blanket and laid it on the
counter Then be drew a second,
third, and fourth A moments hes
itatiou, as though calculating, and then
he drew forth a fifth skin-a very rich
and rare one. and passed it over.
"That's right, John"
The trader instantly pushed back the
last skin, with
"You owe me but four. want only
my just dues"
The chief refused to take it. and they
passed it several times back and forth,
each one asserting that it belonged to
the other
At length the dusky chieftain ap-
pearsd to be satisfied. He gave the
trader a scrutiniziug look, and then put
the skin back into the blanket. Then
he stepped to the door and gave yell,
and cried out to bis followers
-'Come-cOme and trade with the
pale-face John. he no cheat Indian.
His heart big !"
Then turning to the trader be said
Suppose you take last skin, tell
my people no trade with.yOu. We drive
of others; but now you be Indians
friend and we be yours.
Before dark the trader was waist
deep in furs. and loaded down with
cash. He found that honesty had a
value with these Indians
Recorder.
Middletown transcript., 1877-01-27
A Modern Ant,ous.

There is q millionaire here, Hu
Kusng Yung, who has an exhibit Of
porcelain or chinawars that is very,
very valuable. because it is very, very
old You must know, nv dear, that
cracked ware is now all the rage. do
not know why, except it is supposed to
be very old when covered with a net
work of cracks. A jar all crackles is
worth about $500 or 5000 We had
in the family hideous thing-half
bowl, half pitcher: Old-ever so old
older than I am Years ago it was
laid away among the archives (we kept
them in barrel in the eellar) because
grease would oOze out through the
crackles.
After day among the chinaware at
the Exhibition. TOfy, who is always
diving into the musty recesses of the
past to drag up some relic Of kingly
splendor, went down into the cellar and
ished that bowl out. It was dark
brown, and covered with ribs about half
an inch apart. TOfy vanished it and
painted the ribs a yellow green Then
she set it the sun to dry When dried
she placed it on the front parlor mantle,
where it really looks bideous enough to
be genuine. Visitors come in, eye the
monstrOsity, and say:
"What a-a-peculiar jar that is n
"Yes. is it not2 1t is very old and
rare. You may have seen them at the
Exhibition--in the Chinese department.
This cracked wars"-(taking it up
carefully and showing the network all
over iD-''is very valuable you know.
"Ah 1 see it is. indeed, remarkably
beautiful; the design is wonderful. l
had not examined them before, but l
can see this is very rare"
"Yes," replies TOfy, I'VE prize it
highly as a specimen of antique" and
then she replaces it cautiously and re-
sumea her conversation.
Middletown transcript., 1877-01-27

sentativss, however blinded by party
passion, and couspiratOrs against fair
ness and honesty. however high in au-
thority, will heed. It is the voice Of
the people. Let that voice be heard at
Washington through resolutions Of pub
lie meetings and monster petitions to
Congress demanding Of that body to
adopt some means which viii prevent
the Inauguration of any man as Presi-
dent through force. fraud or corruption
and that will give effect to the voice Of
the American people as cOnstitutiOnally
expressed. II, unfortunately, the two
Houses should finally fail to agree as to
the count Of the vote from a particular
State, the result would necessarily be
that the vote would not be counted
and the President Of the Senate in such
q case would have no more power to
count it than he would to pass q bill
about which the two Houses disagreed.
Mr.. Dawes, 10 the debate on Mr.
Morton's bill last session, has shown
this very clearly. he said : IF a
question arises about the opening of a
vote. whether you shall count it or not,
and those on whom the Constitution
has devolvsd the duty Of deciding it
fail to agree, the legal consequences is
precisely what this bill says that it
shall be. 1t cannot be counted, be-
cause those upon whom the constitution
has devolved the power Of determining
it have failed to agree that it shall be
counted, or how it shall be counted
And because they fail to agree. and be-
cause the Constitution has not gone
further to dispose of the question, We
propose to do SO BY statute. The in-
gsnuity of members Of the Senate and
House may be exhausted upon selecting
the best and safest tribunal, but still it
will lack constitutional authority and
lacking constitutional authority. it is
naugbt, and being naOght, to set up
man as President of the United States
without authority is another definition
Of usurpatiOu."
Middletown transcript., 1877-01-27
The Starry Heavens.

The intense blue Of the sky began to
soften, tho smaller stars. like little
children, went first to rest the sister
beams of the Pleiades soon melted to-
gether; but the bright consultations Of
the West and North remained un-
changed. Steadily the WonderOus trans
6guration went on. Hands of angels
hidden from mertal eyes shifted the
scenery of the heavens; the glories of
night dissolved into the glories of the
dawn. The blue sky new turned more
softly gray the great watch stars shul
up their holy eyes; the East began to
kindle. Faint streaks of purple soon
blushed along the sky, the whole csles-
tial concave was filled with the inflow
ing tides of the morning light, which
came down from above in one great
ocean Of radiance till at length, as we
reached the Blue Hills, fash of pur-
pie FIRE blazed out from above the hori-
zOn, and turned the dewy teardropS Of
flower and leaf into rubies and dia-
monds. In few seconds the everlast-
ing gates of the morning we're thrown
wide open, and the lord Of day, arrayed
in glories too severe for the gaze Of
man, began his course.
l do not wonder at the superstition
of the ancient Magicians. who 10 the
morning of the world went up to the
of Central Asia, and, ignorant
of the true God, adored the most glori-
Gus work of his hand But am filed
with amazement, when am told that
in this enlightened age, and in the
heart of the Christian world, there are
persons who can witness this daily man
Hesitation of the power and wisdom of
the Creator, and yet say in their hearts,
'.There is no God. "-EdUard EvereH
Middletown transcript., 1877-01-27

DON'T LOSE A MINUTE Keep busy
The man who has nothing to do is the
most miserable of beings If you have
no regular work, do chores, as farmers
do when it rains too hard to work in
the field. In occupation we forget our
troubles. and get respite from sorrow.
The man whose mind and hands are
busy finds no time to weep and vail
If work is slack, spend the time in read
ing. No man ever knew too much
The hardest students 10 the world are
the old men who know the most. II
you lack books, there are free or very
cheap libraries, at least in the cities, at
your command The man who does
not acquire some item of useful infor-
nation between daybreak and bedtime
must mOurnfully say, with the Roman
Emperor, II have lost day"
Middletown transcript., 1877-01-27
Reciprocity Shirt !.
ALL MADE,
In MIDDLETowN and SMYRNA

WTH EXCEPTION OF THE BUTTox HotEs
Made Of Wansutta Muslin and
21OO Heavy LinenI
We feel confident that we are giving intrinsi-
eally
THE CHEAPEST,
BEST MADE and
BEST FITTING SHIRT
THAT HAS EVER BEEN OFFERED FOR s1.2S.
The RECIPROCITY SHIRT is superior to most
Of shirts, frst-class, (so-called) for the follow
ing reasons:
Our Collar Bands are Linen, and are Three
Ply.
Our Cuffs are Linen, and are Three Ply.
Our Blossoms are Lined with Heavy Linen,
and are Three Ply.
Our Back Facings are both upper and un-
der; made wide, giving Strength and finish.
%To the people that have been accus-
toned to buy materials for shirts, and have
them made up at home, we particularly call
to their notice our REoIPRocITY SHIRT. All
made but the button holes, and only $l.25
each, at
J. P. DOUGHTEN'S,
No. 4TO Market Street.
Middletown transcript., 1877-01-27
LOOK TO YOUR INTEREST.
No. 4IO Market Street.

HIHE undersigned respectfully informs the
4 citizens of Middletown and vicinity that
be is prepared with excellent horse, cart and
wagons, to do all kinds of Hauling at lower
rates than can be obtained elsewhere. Coal
and Lumber hauled at short notice. Sand Of
ell kinds on hand at low rates. All orders
will receive prompt attention. Give me a call.
JOHN w. HAYES,
Successor to L. 9. Vandegrift,
aug19-6m MDDLEToWE, DEL.
Middletown transcript., 1877-01-27

A countryman bargained with Cal
ifOrnia photographer for half-leugth
picture Of himself at half price. and
when the artist delivered full view of
the subject from the waistband down,
the VictimiEed sitter INDUCED in re-
marks more fOrcible than polite.