Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-09


A joint discussion took place here Friday after
noon. between Mr.. Thos NJ. Nichol Of Chicago,
advocate of honest money, and Mr.. E. NJ. Bovn
ton of Mass, advocate Of greenbacksm. There
was slight misup derstanding in regard to it.
Mr. Nchol WAS not aware of any arrangement for
discussion until his arrival. although it had been
posted on the bills. He did not object. however,
and after the arrival Of Mr. Boynton. arrange
ments were quickly made. Mr.. Nichol allowed
Mr. Boynton the opening and closing argument.
and he began, IS he does everywhere, in a boast
ing, Safeguarding STYLE and his actions kept pace
with his remarks. He complimented his audience
BY remark ing that be should impress his doctrine
upon their minds before be got through if he had
to take crowbar to beat it into their brains.
ThepHhe vent on in his Illustrations going back
hundreds Of years in the history of the old conn
tries Mr. Nchol gave one Of his calm, sound
arguments in favor of hard money, same as deiv-
cred else where in the State. II the verdict of
the good, substantial citizens that Mr.. Nichol bad
the best of the discussion, although Mr.. Bovnton
himself thought he chad given it to him" and we
under stand he reported in his lecture that
ing in Augusta Politics have been lively here
for a few DAYS; considerable excitement prevails
at times Although the democrats have united
with the greenbackers on a candidate for represen-
tative to the legislature, still the republicans are
Superior Court, whitshouse, J., PRESIDE
Ing.
SATURDAY, Sept. 7.
JIG. Cummings vs.. Asa Libby. The Judge
charged and gave case to the jury the opening
of the court. They we're out all the forenoon
but could not agree. As some excuse for the
failure it may be said that the case was rather
mixed and might well occasion a difference of
opinion as to its merits.
In order Tuesday, Sept. 10th: cats
Noes, siphers ". Clark & ais. Clay. W. W.
Thomas, Jr. 5
No. so, Davis vs.. Allen. White. Pillsbury.
No. 70, Shaw, apt. VS.. Curtis. Wilson. Titcombs.
Adjourned to Tuesday next ~ 10 A. NJ.
Colby University Notes.
A new rule has been established at prayers.
Hereafter the classes are to retire in the order of
seniority, the signal being given to each BY the
presiding officer. This is much better for all par
ties The class of 81 have elected their officers
for the ensuing year. The principal officers are
President F. NJ. Preble, Orator E. C. Ryder, and
Chairman of Executive Committee. Mr.. j. F.
Rich.-Horn concerts are given now quite fire.
uuently in honor OF the Freshes. One of their
number, Who wss recently married. hes been duly
serenaded Several of the students have gone
home to vots-about all sound republicans.
VassalborO' Locals.
The Fall term of Oak Grove Seminary has
opensa With its ususl corps of teachers-E. Fl.
Cook, Prn. Geo. A. Kigore, Prin., of CONNER
cial College. We have at present seventy scholars.
The school house is situated in . beautiful grove
of oaks, and the boarding house just opposite,
commands fine view Of the Kennebsc river.
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Dyspeptics should use "U. s. Gold Bitters" pre-
pared aud sold for greenbacks by Partridge Bros.
These bitters are of real medicinal value, une-
qualled in curing disorders Of the stomach and
stand formost in tonic properties.
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FreeSanple Bottles Of Adamson's Botanic Bal
sam may be had Of ysur druggist. Pleasant and
never failiaerp fne eolghss colds, bleeding
from the laAss, asthma, &C., "a. Lang. bessls1