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Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-01-02
"winter, winter dark and Wild
The spriug will come so soft and mild.
And earth with buds bloom brightly"


New Years ResolutiOns-HoW to Keep
Them.
A leaf from my diary. Scene, a quiet farm
house in western Kennebec. Time, July I, 1862
4 o'clock A. NJ.
Took my tobacco fom my pocket and raised il
to my lips; took it away and said, 81 will have
one independent day. l have been an abject
slave to tobacco twenty -four years, now for one
day without it,"
July 5. Have lived one day without tobacco,
now I will live a week.
July r. Have lived day and week without
tobacco, now 1 will live month.
Aug II. There, you have lived day, week
and month, now you must live year.
Aug. II, 1868. "There, old man.. you have
lived = day, a week, month and a year without
tobacco. Your constitution is better, your
appetite is better, your weight is twenty
pounds more, your nerves are steadier,
and you are better man generally, morally, in
tellectually and physically; and now you may
beg, you may whine, you may be sick or you may
die, but another mite or crumb of tobacco you
shall never have"
The above is true, only expressed in faint and
few words. From that time have lived not only
WllaOut toUacCO, put WltuOut lOuSiuk VI
ing for it. And the secret of it is just this
The word had gone forth from my tongue and
heart, and it was no use for old habits or appe-
tites to ask indulgence, and no thinking man or
woman will think for a long time of what they
know for q certainty they can never have.
could have no tobacco, and why shouldI long fol
it.
During the winter Of 1861 "a | boarded at the
Mansion Honse in this city, and lived quite pro-
portion of the time in q cloud of tobacco smoke,
but knew could neither chew or smoke, and
it did not trouble me in the least.
The whole secret of leaving off bad habits is to
not indulge. You have not got to do some great
thing. but simply to omit to do q little thing
When you throw away your cigar you have lef
of smoking. Don't begin again, and the thing
is done. SO of your quid aud lass. Let YOU
manhood assert itself.
January /.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-01-02
The Fjremen,s Ball,

The grand ball given at Granite Hall, last cver-
ing, by the Cushnoc and Pacific engine compan-
les, was fine affair. On the arrival of the even.
ing train from Gardiner, the Cushnsc, Pacific aud
Atlantic companies marched into tic hail, in uni-
form, and formed en- each side. They were fo.-
loved by the Continental company of Gardiner,
in uniform, suptih company, ofhccred by the
following Jtkn W. Berry, captain. Frank An
nie, lst lieut. a Liuleheld, I'd lieut., j. b. Es-
mond secretary. The visiting company was wei
coined in brief and appropriate speech By Mayor
Nash, happily responded to by Capt Berry Of the
Continentals. The Augusta companies then gave
three cheers for the Contincntals, which were
heartily responded to by the latter company.
Then followed promenade concert Of about an
hour, with music by IIanagan's orchestra, an ex-
cellent company Of performers. After this dane
log commenced and was kept up to a late hour,
two hundred couples participating. II was sea-
son OF enjoyment, the brave men and fair women
participating with great delight. The galleries
were filled with spectators. Chef Engineer
Morse, Alderman Whitehouse, Councilmen Doll-
yer and swan, and many ex-fremen were present
ii. T. Morse was floor director, assisted by J. b.
Woodmsn w. w. Robbins, A. A. Bittues, &. +.
Swan, Jr., c. l.. Sears, F. A. Morton, e. V. Ham
ilton, G. w. Pillsbury, F. n. Getchel, &. w.
Morton. The ball was frst-class and one of the
most successful ever held in the city.
The following letter was received from Chief
Engineer Lowe Of Bangor, aud was read before
the audience during the evening by Colonel j..
Manchester Haynes;
BANGOR FIRE DEPARTMENT,
Chief Engineers Office, :
BANGOR, Dec. ~, 1861
Brother fremen Of the Cushnoc and Pacific com
psnies, Augusta:
Gentcmen-Plsase accept many thanks for
your kind invitation to participate in your pro-
posed New Years Ball" with my sincere regrets
that official duties detain at home, Gas it occurs
on the eve of our pay day.. Nobody has better
right to enjoy, or can appreciate more heartily,
good time than the true fireman. Keenly alive
TO the duties, dangers and responsibilities of his
position be enters alike into them all with his
VIII ole manhood An intimate acquaintance, and
assocat len with fremen for more than forty years.
has deeply impressed me with the conviction that q
true fire men possesses full share Of the noblest
qualities Of our nature, and although like gold or
diamond. it is sometimes encrusted in more crude
material, yet the real gem is there, and it only
waits the occasion to call it forth.
Please accept my sincerest wishes for your sue
cess, not only in the battles with common
foe, but especially on the occasion that call. you
together.
Respectfully yours,
+. LOWE, Chief Engineer.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-01-02
THE RAILROAD HORROR AT ASH
TABULA.
A Cousin of Gov. Hayes Among the VIC
Tins.

An Ashtsbula spec ial says it is said objection:
were made to investigation of the accident but a
jury was finally summoned a1d its members pro-
pose to arrive at a verdict, and withhold con.
demna,iou of no one where it is deserved 1t i.
sad the fire companies were prevented from
throwing water en- the burning wreck, and the
condition Of the bridge ha. been criticised by en-
gincers.
ERIE, January /. An AshtabGia special to the
Erie Despatch, entions the following incident
Miss Mary Burchard of Fayetteville, Vermont
cousin to Gov. Hayes, was on the ill-fa.ed train
The uncle from whom Gov. Hayes inherited most
of his fortune. also wied Miss Burchard $50.
700. The three years allowed in which to settle
up the estate and divide the property, having ex-
pired, Miss B. was on her way to take formal To-
session of her property. Her name does ~ er-
pear in the list of saved, and she i....y
killed. Her destination was Llus, OhIo, wlere
her sister lives.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-01-02
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
1ailu RennshsG Sourual.
THE ACCIDENT Al THE G.. +. DE.
POT IN PORTLAND.
Coronel's Verdict The Vic i'm u: Last
Identified.
---TC, rHE-

PokTLAND, January /. The coroners inquest
on the man killed at the Grand Trunk depot in
Portland gives verdict that he was killed by
falling, while fastening to a train, and ccnsure
the company for not having headlights to the To-
comotive, and for insufficient Lighting Of the sta
tion; also found the previously reported ideutif-
cation incorrect.
lie was an Englishman named Charles X. Nix
on, whose fam ily resided in Pitsfed Mas.achu-
setts. He was lately at work at Sabattusville,
whittier he was going, having come from Dover,
y. H., with his nephew who identified him.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-01-02

Augusta, Jan. 2. ls7,.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-01-02
DAMARISCOTTA.
Marine Disaster,

DAMARlscoTTA, January /. Schooner +. II.
HughIey, Chandler, of Kennebunk, from Mill
bridge for Boston, with timber, went ashore on
Smell island, near the mouth of the Damariscotta
river, Friday night. The crew consisted Of the
captain and two hands; one of the latter Benz.
Means Of Millbrdge, was frost bitten and injured
severely and died soon after reaching the shore.
Part of the cargo will be saved. Vessel went to
pieces 1t was insured.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-01-02
New Iceland.
Respectfully yours,
+. LOWE, Chief Engineer

New Iceland.
New Iceland indeed And rich harvest of snow
for those who wish employ nent for themselves
and horses. A few short months ago and what a
feet Of vessels lay ba.king in the sunshine, in the
llmpid bosom Of our glorious river The curtain
rises again, and lo all along the upper Kenne-
bee we have wonderful change. Where the
"water horse" performed duty. now the vertable
animal himself takes his place-and the rush of
the ice machine fills up the interval between the
moving and threshing machines and makes mu-
sic not unlike either at distance. All the prin-
cipal companies are getting ready to fill up their
houses, and a whole army of men and horses are
at it. Probably the busiest scene is along the
water front Of Farmngdale. Three large con-
Germs are operating along its shores. Teams
come from miles away and get on the field by
seven O'Clock, A. NJ. Horses get the same pay
as men, and the average wages are about dollar
and a quarter per day. At noon teams and horses
are arranged into bulwark to break the bleak
winds that sweep down the river. and under their
lee the laborers take their repast. Rather cold
eating AT night i: is fun to see the race for home
Such is the ice business at present. Rich began
cutting in Friday with ice sixteen inches thick,
the rest will follow suit. and then the steam
horse" will take the place of the veritable animal
and hoist the delicious stuff in.
Ice Kings are plenty and rioting in all direc-
tions. With their frozen moustsches and boards
they look like ice kings snow kings, storm kings
all sorts of kings. Some of them have done WE'LL
others not so well, but their pluck is good. and
they going to make this q sure thing. Where
are the pretty vessels we saw so many oflast sum
mer Gone, all gone. Most of them to the
tropics many, also, to the caverns Of the deep
ocean. When summer returns they will not come
back again. Others will, however, and now
where It's
"winter, winter dark and wild,
The spriug will come so soft and mild.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-01-02
CA MDEN.
Death.

CAMDEN, January |. Postmaster Hiram Bass
of Camden, died on Sunday, of lung fever, after
an illness Of about ten days. He has been post
master during the present administration and also
from lS4l to lSi5. He has filed the various town
offices and served as judge Of probate. lie was
native of Camd,n. He leaves wife, and son
and daughter, both married.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-01-02
loral anu State Mems.

4oral anu State Nems.
Did you accidently write "ls76' yesterday
The Governor is busy in the preparation of lis
annual address.
The eighth volume Of the Daily Kennebec
Journal commenced yesterday
Edwin c. Buileigh yesterday resigned his posi-.
ton as Land Agent of the State.
1t is thought that the present session of court
may continue through this month
January and the new year come in with a su-
perb day sleigbing will be good in few days.
The legislature will convene on Wednesday
Quite number of the members elect are already
on the ground.
The cause Of the Savings Bank fire in Portland
last week is supposed to have originated with
matches igpited by rats.
The regular republican caucuses for the NOM
ination Of officers of the Senate and House, will
be held in the respective branches this evening"
Z o'clock.
lady lost an ear-drop on the street the otaer
day. Whoever will return the same at this office,
where the other drop may be seen, shall be re-
warded.
The decision of the Judges in the Aroostook
County election cases affects only the county com
missioners. The rest of the ticket have clear
majority.
st IN ski
on Sunday night. and the good people watched
the old year out and the new year in with prayer
and exhortation.
The wages Of the workmen upon the granite
works on the islands have been reduced about
twenty-five per cent. the reduction taking effect
the first Of the present month.
In our notice of the contribution to the Christ
mas tree at the Industrial School for Girls, there
was an omission of acknowledgment of Sj25
cash from several persons in Hallowell.
The City Treasurer received quite a number OF
New Years calls yesterday. 1t was the day for
the payment Of the scmi-annual interest on city
bonds. The people. as general thing, have paid
their taxes quite promptly.
Mr.. Pascal NJ. Brann and wife of this city, cele-
brated their "tin wedding" on Thursday evening
last. There were present some one hundred and
twenty-five persons, who brought large number
Of presents. After the presentation there was Sd
oyster supper, followed by social time.
At meeting of the Oakla Ice CO., at Gardi-
ner yesterday, the following officers were elected
for the ensuing year
A. Rich, Jr., President.
5. n. Maxey, Secretary.
A. Davenport, Treasurer.
A. Rich, Jr., of Gardiner, A. G., Longfelow of
Augusta, A. Davenport of Gardiner, Directors.
DIR. Croker has covered sleigh. or gig, made
from design of his own, by Mr. Watson Thomas
of this city. 1t has glass panels on three Sides
and in it the doctor may sit As cosy as in q parlor
being completely enclosed, and bid defiance to the
weather - he rides on his professional visits
through the country.
Following is the vote in the Fairfield district on
representative to the Legislature, to fill the vacancy
caused by the death of Mr. Nye
Orrson Burr. Samuel Gibson.
al
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-01-02
COR.
COnrt Matters.

BANGOR, January |. McAloon, Tor assault
with intent 10 kill and rob John b. Hoyt of ST.
John, y. b., Saturday night, was arrsigned in
the Police Court to-day. After hearing evidences
Judge Goojenow fixed the bail at $40 900 for ap-
pearance at the February criminal term of the S.
j. Court Hoyt was ordered to recognize in the
sum of $500 for appearance as witness. Both
men were committed, not furnishing bonds.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-01-02

CAN ADA.
The Grand Trunk Difficulty

TORONTO. January |. No trains of the Grand
Trunk railroad left here to-day. The passenger
train abandoned near Coburg on Friday night
will arrive ths AFTERNOON The up train which
left Montreal on Friday IS still at Belleville and
the train which left Montreal on Saturday Is still
at Naponee.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-01-02
WATERVILLE.
Maine Victims Of the Disaster,

WATERvILLE, January /. A private dispatch
just received, states that Mrs VIM. Marston of
Watervie, and Mrs. j. d. Marston and child of
Chicago, formerly Of Waterville, were victims of
the Ashtsbua horror. Mrs. VIM. Marston was
accompanying her daughter to her home in
Chicago, on account of the ater's i'll health.
The bodies have been recovered.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-01-02
YER ONT.
Railroad Accident,

RUTLAND, January l. An accident occurred
this afternoon on the Rutland Railroad at Heald-
vile. The mail train for Bostsn from this place
was waiting for orders ~ Healdyle, when il was
run into by a large snow pillow which was follow
ing. No one on the train was injured but several
employees on the plow were slightly injured.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-01-02
Municipal Matte
NEW YORK.
Weather.

NEW YORK, January l. The weather quite
cold but pleasant. The river is covered with ice,
causing considerable ferry detention, and sailing
vessels only can be moved by being towed. The
streets are entirely deserted even horse run
ming without half force. The ,ame can be said
of Brooklyn ard Jersey city.
New Years in New York.
The city is exceedingly quiet. There is every
appearance of a coming snow storm.
Another Advance III Freights.
Another advance of five cents per hundred
pounds on freghts from Chicago to New York,
goes into effect to-day the n. Y Central, Erie,
Pennsy lvania and Baltimore and Ohio railroads.
This i'll make the rate grain and -four from
Chicago to New York thirty-fye cents, and on
fourth class freight forty cents.
From other points rh'es will be as follows: On
grain and -four to New York and Cincinnati, 30
cents; Cleveland, 25 cents; Indianapolis, 81 2
cents; Louisville, 81 cents St. Louis, SO cents.
An advance in passenger rates is soon to he
made.
Inauguration of Gov. Robinson.
ALBANY, January /. The largest assembly
ever known here witnessed the Inauguration OF
Gov. Robinson to-day. ES-Gov. Tilden in a
speech said it was pleasure to surrender the Of
fee to one able, and whose career furnished as
surance of his purpose to prosecute the work TO
which he (Tilden) bad consecrated two official
and three years of private life.
Robinson responded, saying the administration
of Tilden had been not only endorsed by the citi-
zens of the State, but by a large majority Of the
citizens of the whole Union, who had chosen him
After Robinson's response, he was inaugurated in
the usual form.
SYRACUSE, January |. The fire in the Reming
ton House caused damage of about $4,000
Insured.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-01-02

lie by advertising extensively Town lot, sbso-
lutely given away" The name OF the concern at
vsr ious times underwent modification, becoming
The ohio, Kentucky and Texas Land Compa-
n.y." Texas Land aud Colon izsiion Association"
and "The Texas Land Company" even going 90
those who purchased. We are thankful that the
readers of the Journal have not been imposed up
on by any advertisement of the kind in our col
umns.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-01-02
NEW llAMP PSIiIRE.
Railroad Matters.

CONCORD, January l, 1t will take several DAYS
to get the railroads IN New Hampshire plowed
out SO that trains can run on time again. The
snow is very heavy.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-01-02
Republican Legislative CaucuseS

THE Republican Members eject to the Fifty sixth
l. reg stature will meet this, Tuesday Evening
January =, 1877, at o'c ock, Tor the purpose OF
nominating candidates for Officers OF the Legsls.
ture. Senators will meet in the Senate Chamber,
aud Representatives In the representatives. Hall.
PER ORDER.
Augusta, Jan. 2. 1S71.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-01-02
Inauguration of Gov. Robinson.
WARRINGTON.

Arrival of the South Carolina Electoral
Vote.
WASHINGTON, January l. John w. Hsrring-
ton arrived here from Columbia S. c., bringing
with him the democratic electoral vote OF that
State which be delivered to the president pro TEN
of the Senate.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-01-02
WASHINGTON.
Fire..

PORTLAND January l. Aspecia to the Press
says that the dwelling of Silas A. Sherman in
Washington, was burned Sunday night the fam-
ly barely escaping in their night clothes. Loss,
81 200 no insurance.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-01-02

The wages Of the workmen upon the granite
works on the islands have been reduced about
twenty-five per cent. the reduction taking effect
the first Of the present month
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-01-02

The City Treasurer received quite number OF
New Years calls yesterday. 1t was the day for
the payment of the scmi-annual interest on city
bonds. The people, as a general thing, have paid
their taxes quite promptly.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-01-02
Weather indications for To-day.

For the Middle and New England States,
falling barometer. increasing easerly to northerly
winds, nearly stationary temperature and snow
succeeded during the afternoon and evening by
rising barometer, northwesterly winds and colder,
cleaier weather.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-01-02

The cause Of the Savings Bank fire in Portland
last week is supposed to have originated with
matches igpited by rats.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-01-02

The Methodist vestry was oren to woishipers
on Sunday night. and the good people watched
the old year out and the new year in with prayer
and exhortation.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-01-02

In our notice of the contribution to the Christ
mas tree at the Industrial School for Girls, there
was An omission of an acknowledgment of Sj25
cash from several persons in Halowell.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-01-02

The legislature will convene on Wednesday
Quite number of the members elect are already
on the ground.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-01-02

January and the new year come in with a su-
perb day. Sleighing will be good in a few days
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-01-02

The decision of the Judges in the Aroostook
County election cases Affects only the county COM
mssioners. The rest of the ticket have clear
majority
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-01-02

Mr.. Pascal NJ. Brann and wife of this city. celc-
brated their "tin wedding" on Thursday evening
last There were present some one hundred and
twenty-five persons, who brought large number
Of presents. After the presentation there was sn
oyster supper, followed by . social time
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-01-02

lady lost an ear-drop on the street the otaer
day. Whoever will return the same at this office,
where the other drop may be seen, shall be re-
warded.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-01-02

Adamson's Botanic asam will not make new
lungs but will prevent the disease fIom spreading
throughout the whole system of the lungs, thereby
facilitating recovery. Price 30 cents. Sample
free. dec2O-t&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-01-02

The regular republican caucuses for the nom
ination of officers of the Senate and House, will
be held in the respective branches this evening,
O'Clock.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-01-02
NORTH CAROLINA.
Inauguration.

RALEIGH, January l. The Inauguration of
Gov. Vance passed off quietly. A large crowd
was in attendance. His address was spplsuded
to the echo.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-01-02

1t is thought that the present session of court
may continue through this month
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-01-02
CuxYardIY AaAault.

Another lot of those ulsteis received at Deane
PRAY 4 Co.'S. 3t+eod
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-01-02

The Governor is busy in the preparation Of lis
snnual address.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-01-02
Btfb.

In this city 29th ult, very suddenly Mrs Mehita-
bic, wife OF Asa Ward agel IS years.
In Lowell, Mass 2s.h ult, Charles 5. Ward, son
OF Sumner Ii ct, and Eta Z. Ward, formerly Vi ) d..
nev, aged l3 months.
AT Mount Klsco, y. Y, 2lst ut.. Benjamin Stick.
pey, formerly OF halowel, aged 81 years.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-01-02

The eighth volume of the Daily Kennebec
Journal commenced yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-01-02

Edwin c. Buileigh yesterday resigned his posi-
tion as Land Agent of the State.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-01-02
Supreme yudicfsI Court Danforth, J. pre-
siding.

MoSDAT, January lst.
Beriah l.. Woodward VS.. Joseph Robinson, I'd.
Robinson for plaintiff; Pillsbury and L. Titcomb
for defendant. This is an action of trespass for
cutting and hauling off trees from certain lot of
land in Sidney on the 4ih range. The real mat
ter in controversy is the dividing line between
contiguous lots. The damage having been agreed
upon by the parties, in the event of the plaintiff
prevailing in the suit, the question of owr-
ership title in the disputed territory is
the only thing remaining for the jury to de-
termine. The plaintiff traces his tile back to
the original grant of the Plymouth Company 10
Noah Woodward his great grandfather given in
the year 1900. Much uncertainty has been found
TO exist in respect the location of some of these
ancient proprietary lines, aud hence they have be-
The country roads are so blocked wth snow that
it was nearly noon before the case could be open
ed. The trial bids fair to take two days.