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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-07-11
General News,

The Canadian Government has ordered 2OOO
troops to 20 into camp in Montreal to preserve
peace on the 18th of July.
Kesrney's last word to San Fraacisco; 1.-THE m an
in the moon has to hold his nose in crossing the
State of California.
The Army Commission, of which Senator Burn.
side is President, will hold its frst session at the
White sulphur Springs, IN Virginia, during the
present month.
The steamer Seine has picked up the lost At
lantc cable of 1866, which she was sent out to
look for. Who would have ventured to predict
fifteen years ago that after twelve years men could
90 out to hunt for and infallibly recover q rope
ne thicker than ones thumb from the depths OF
the mid-Atlsntic.
Won Moltke tells good story of big Circas-
sian whom he saw psrsding through a packed
ballroom with whole arsenal of pistols at his
belt. Are they loaded" asked Won Moltke,
with some apprehension of an accident. LOAD
ed I" said the CIrcassisn with an accent of dis
gusted surprise; what would | want to carry
pistols for if they wernt loaded :"
Sheep raisers are complaining Of great losses in
the business during the past season. What with
losses during the severe storms and the low price
of wool, the raiser is dsconsolate. The farmers
charge that a combination of Eastern men ha,
been made to keep the price of wool down, and
many have met with such severe losses during
the past year that they contemplating leaving
the business altogether.
An inventor in Brussels has devised an electric
birdie with which the driver, by pressing q little
knob on the reins, can electric current to
act on the corners Of the mouth in such way As
to make the most intractable animal docile in a
few minutes. The surprise of the horse at the
novel sensation is evidently so great as to leave
him no power TO attend to anything else.
The Chinese Minister at London gave grand
party recently, the first time the representative of
the Celestial Empire gave such an enterta in
ment in Europe. There were 500 invitations.
The house was finely decorated in the English
style, and the ambassadress wore the costume of
q Chinese lady of iank. The reception was e.
pccially interesting from the fact OF its having
been the first occasion which Chinese lady
had appeared in general society, where gentlemen
as well as ladies were present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-07-11
A CAMPAIGN ISLANDER.

when DIR. X. V. Pierce was capdidat. 10,
state senator. his political opponents published
pretended analysis of his popular medicines. hon.
ing thereby to prejudice the people against him
ms election ny an overwhelming majority severe
y rebuked his traducers, who sought to ;mn.ach
his business integrity No notice would h.,a
been taken OF these campaign lies were II moi
that some of his enemies land every successful
business man has his full quota of enyious rvaI.,
are publishing these bogus analyses. Numerous
purportlng to come from high authorize. .nd !, IL
a signIhcant tact that no two have been At ali
alike-conclusively proving the Dishonesty of
their authors. VI
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-07-11
Political.

| 1t is believed that the Potter inquistion in
Washington VIII be closed in Que or two weeks.
The Boston Traveller promises that N assacha
sets shall add one to the list of republican mem
bers Of Congress at the next election.
| The Ithaca journal says the Greenback or
gans in oul vicinity die young. The Elmira Her
aid nee Bazoo was quickly followed by the Cort-
land Advocate"
The Atlanta Republican says the democratic
party in Georgia pushed "iis way to power
through the blood Of three thousand republicans,
and-iet them be sure-the day Of reckoning is
coming" b
The New Orleans correspondent of the Cincin-
natl Gazette says tina. there is good proof that
witness Weber received 5000 for hi. recent test
mony before the Potter committee in corrobora-
ton OF what Anderson had said
The Vicksbufg Miss Herald continues TO tell
the Northern democrats that they must come up
and do something for the South or six Southern
States will vote against hide-bound democrat ia
1880.
The Georgia democrats are positive that they
can return solid demoer ,tic delegation to Con.
gres. next fall, in spite of the fact that the col
ored voters have a majority in several districts
Ii we can't outvote You we can outcount you
See " gsf 49, 81
Attorney General Devens signed the Navy De
partment mail Monday afternoon as Acting Score
tsry Of that Department, which Office he will fl
in addition to his regular dutie. until the return
OF Secretary Thompson from cruise along the
Atlantic coast.
The Brooklyn Eagle now claim. that the demo
Gratis were the Union party during the war
When the shareholders put in their claims for the
slaves made free by the war, the Engle will sup
port them. on the ground that the army of Con.
iederates raised by them were true defenders o
the Union. ~ se.esst "a
! Jefferson county, Arkansas, has . republiesr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-07-11
CONSUMPTINN CuREn

An old physician, retired from practice, having
had aeed 10 his hand by an East India Mission
airy the formula of simple vegetable remedy, for
the speedy and permanent cure of consumption,
bronchitis, catarrh, asthma. and all throat and
lung affections, also positive and radical cure
Tor nervous debility and all nervous complaints,
ai'ei having tested its wonderful curative powers
III thousands of cases, has felt 1t bis duty to make
II known to his suffering fellows. Actua,ed nv
'ns ueSre 10 relieve human suffering, will Sc nd
nee OF charge to all who desire IT, this recipe.
with full directions for preparing and using. in
German, French or English. Sent by mail bv
addressing with stamp, nsmng the paper. w.
W. sherar, l49 Powers Block. Rochester. New
10TH junel9-4w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-07-11

The very persistent efforts male by
some democratic fuglers 10 the First Con-
gresslonal district to Fix up" trading
coalition with the greenbackers. with Sam
Anderson as the fusion candidate for Con-
gress, promises To be u failure. II such a
ticket is arranged it will be repudiated BY
large portion of the geeenbackers. who
will cast their votes for +. III. Cove OF
Biddeford, or vote Independently for
Reed. They won't be traded out by any
combination concern. Many of them say
as one said the other day to reporter OF
the Portland Press. ''if 1t comes to Reed
or Anderson, say for one, give me
Reed" Reed is able, reliable, popular,
and destined TO WELD power in Congress
that will rebound to the advantage and
honor of the district, and there are hun
dreds OF independent voters who will vote
for him for these reasons. The Anderson
coalition humbug not only finds opposers
among greenbackers but among demo-
Gratis alsoi and il Anderson or any other
democrat should be nominated in conse.
quence OF IA trade, he will fail TO carry the
votes OF some OF the most influential dem
ocrats in the First district. who will not
bend the knee to the rag baby, in whatever
shape it may be presented for their sup
port.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-07-11

The New Orleans correspondent of the
Cincinnati Gazette, in letter on the work
of the Potter subcommittee in session il
that city. says that "Mr. Reed of Maine
the republican member of the committee
is unquestionably an able man. He shows
it in every look. and proves it moreover in
his cross-examinations. He is withal anx-
ious enough to look after republican inter-
ests. The fact remains that no prepare
tons have been made on the republican
side. MIR. Reed seeks diligently for mat
ter with which to confront the witnesses
as they may be brought forward by the
democrats"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-07-11

Late returns, which are quite as reliable
as those of an "official" character, show
conclusiyely that the republican negroes.
by an overwhelming majority, carried the
recent local elections in Summervile coun:
ty, South Carolina, but as is now becom.
ing usual in such cases, their candidates
were not allowed to take their seats. They
were prevented from doing 80 by the
democratic council, which upon the sim
pie ground that sit would not do for the
radicals to carry the first election OF the
year." refused TO declare the result of the
contest. Gen. Wade Hampton has ire.
quenty expressed determination to dc
equal and exact justice t. all parties in
the State which has been given up to bis
control. The Summervlle case affords him
ample opportunity TO exercise his talents
in the direction indicated
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-07-11

A writer in the Boston Journal, who
has prepared several articles for that pa-
per ON Financial History presents a
conundrum to TIE greenbackers in his
last article. He gives statement of the
various kinds OF currency aud United
States notes bearing interest which were
outstanding Aug. 81, 1866. and then adds
"Because the 1880, 1915, 1890 of notes
bearing interest 8. 6. or $40 per cent
10 the above schedule were by law lega
tender for their face. they have been re,
garded by many people, especially by
politicians Of the imitation school, as con
stilating In 1865 part OF the. actual cir
culating currency Of the country. In fac,
they had been Withdrawn from circulation
and laid by as investments for the sake Of
the interest with which they were laden
The national banks had double reason TO,
keeping them in the TACT that the law al.
lowed them to make these notes part OF
the legal reserves which they were 70.
quired to carry. while gaining their inter.
est.
Before the end Of 1865 all Of these in.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-07-11

GLOBE HORSE SHOE NAfLs.-we are INFORM
ed that A Z: Berry, Esq, Veterinary Surgeon
10 charge of Hon. Z. T. Barnum's great stad of
elgant horses, which were so much admired
here all last week, says that during their trsy
els for the past seven years all of the horses
belonging to the circus have whenever they
horse shoe nails, as they hold on the shoes
much longer and frmer than any other nail
they have ever used. What better proof of the jr
superiority than this is wanted p Boston Jour.
nal. ;nnais a. '"'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-07-11
Chicago Fro0uce Market.

CHICAGO. July 10, 1878.
FLOUR-Extra spring +4oa5.C0: western 40
southern 5.25.
WHEAT No. Chicago spring Cash 90ass.
June, 0.00-a0.00-; July .Sl-ah; August, STA
y; No. 3, 0.62x; Regular. "a; rejected o..
CORN Sales regular, -; cash -a39-; June
0o-aoo-; July 3sxa-; August ss*aoo; rejected,
So.
OATS Cash 23ha-; June a4ss--; July. 2S,l
| al2h; August, 22k.
RYE-fs-l
BARLEY-4S-.
DRESSED HOGS-4.Ila4.l2k.
porn Cash 9.!0-a9l7h; June, 9.3c-; July
9301 August, Q 3k. a9 40.
LARD-Cash 6.521 as IS June 6s2 "a; July
s5-a6.S7k; August, o s7Ka-.
BULK MEATS Shoulders 4&aAx, short rib
| side5 lhl-5; short clear rib \ aV clear sides
sxa6k.
WHlSKEY-IO.
g. cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-07-11
J. O. SMITH. Secretary.

Next Friday the Battle of the Boyne
will be fought over again. Montreal is
guarded by 2000 soldiers to prevent a
threatened conflict between the Orange
men and Catholics The feeling b, tween
the two factions is bitter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-07-11

Owing to some blunder in publishing
the call for the Stat Convention, some i'm
portant words were left out. We print il
this morning in proper shape, and our Re-
publican contemporaries will do we'll to
see if they have the call inserted correct.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-07-11

What disabled soldiers, sodierss widows and
orphans are to expect from democratic Congresses
or Legislatures may be reasonably well ma lie out
n advance from the specimen OF democratic leg.
islaton respecting soldiers willows and orphans IN
Ohio la May last, the Leg lslature OF Onio, we'll
nigh two-thirds democratic by strict party vote,
enacted law introduced by desefter, bounty
jumper and convict by profession and confession
10 destroy the Soldiers Orphans III jme at Aenia
This in effect, for it specifically provides that no
child OF soldier "shall be received into OIL
retained in the Home unless it has at
tanned the age of twelve years, and It's father in
ais lifetime, drew pension This etectually
oars the doors of that institution against the very
class OF children who most need its aid. Hitherto
the Home has received all soldiers orphans be-
tween the ages OF three and sixteen years without
any questions. But there is another provision
worse than tue one above reeited. 1t discrimin-
ates against poor soldiers widows who have child
rem in the Home by compelling them either to
take their children out, or 20 themselves TO the
Home. Without respect TO party, the soldiers OF
Ohio denounce this law, aud are petitonng the
legislature to repeal it. Aud now what kind of a
hight does this place the democratic party in as it
enters the Ohio campaign, asking the voters OF
that state to indUrse the party and the leg satuIe
that enacted TINS infamous law by voting lhe dem
ocratlc ticket in OctJberfi
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-07-11
FINANCIAL Il COMMERCIAL.
New York Money Market.
EVENING REPORT.

New York. July 10, 1878.
Money loaned u. 2-a2's on call.and closed at ~
per cent.
for demand.
Gold opened at 1908. aud closed n I lOuh
Carrying rates o al per cent Borrowing rate Q
liza.
Clearings, 30 49, 900. Custom receipts, t475 coo.
Treasury disbursed &tGo 0Oo intere-t t4oo.O0 1,
bonds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-07-11
KINDLY CROPPING

For some medicinal alcoholic resuscitaut Of phys
icsl energy which should take the place of the
commerce, the med ical practitioners of q century
ago were electrified on first observing the revlv-
ing effects upon the system of a tonic then re-
Gently introduced but which has since become
the most popular medicine sold on this continent,
viz. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. Their as
shment and admiration were increased when ex-
perence farther discloses that this botanic remedy
effected results which the mineral drugs of the
the phsrmacopeis often utterly failed to
produce, among others, the permanent res
torstion of vigor, the removal digestive,
digestive, secretive and evacuative Irregularities
and the eradication and prevention of periodic
fevers Speedy recognition of the merits of the
Bitters by unprejudiced and enlightene physicians
natural, followed this revelation of medical facts,
which have since received such frequent and posi-
tive confirmation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-07-11

majority of about 2OOO A few days since, at q
democratic meeting. the managers told the colored
men and other republicans present that IL they
voted the democratic ticket all right but if they
refused, now that they had the election judges,
their vote would be thrown out This declaration
can be commented for its frankness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-07-11

1t has been customary in old communities 10
suspend pieces Of stick sulphur around the neck.
of children as 3 protection against contagion in
epidemlcs. thorough washing with Glenn.
Sulphur Soap has been found much better pre-
ventstive. Sold everywhere. Hills Hair 4
Whisker Dye, Black OF Brown, so cents.
june l9-txwlmo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-07-11
REPUBLICAN,
State Convention for 1873

The Republicans of Maine, and all independent
voters who are in favor of preserving the credit OF
the National Government, and sound currency
for the neutrality-suspicious. to coin and redeemable
in coiu-are requested to send delegates to state
Convention to be held in the
City Hall at Portland, Tuesday, July 80,
1873, at ii O'Clock A. M.
For the purpose of nominating candidate for
Governor and transactng any other business ths'
NAV properly come before the convention.
The basis OF representation will be as follows -
Each CITY, town and plantation is entitled 10 one
delegate and one additional delegate for every 70
VOTES given fvf the Republican candidate for Gov
ernor In 1876. A fraction Of forty votes over the
number which Is entitled to one delegate, will be
accorded q delegate.
The State Committee will be in session the even
ing preceding, and at O'Clock the morning OF the
Convention and will receive credentials Of dele.
gates.
GEORGE e. WING, Androscoggin.
LEWIS b. JOHNSON, AroostooK.
FRED y. DOW, Cumberland.
ID, q. BEAN, Y anklln.
s. n WHITING, Hancock.
D. N MOKILAND, Knox.
ANDREW LACY, Lincoln.
A. ii. WALKER, OXFORD.
O. A. BOUTELLE, Penobscot.
G. A. PACKARD, PiscataquIs.
JOHN 5. ELLIOTT. sag dahoc.
s. ID. LINDSEY, Somerset.
W. II. FOGLER, Waldo.
w. j. CURrHkLL, Washington.
JAMES M. ANDREWS, York.
n sMITu Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-07-11
- HENRY MORRISON,
Capt. f. G. NIcCIintock,

Will leave Augusta, TUESDAY and FRIDAY
morning at o'clock Halloween 20, Gardiner Z
Richmond Sis Bath 9t5, for Mouse, Capt. al and
Squirrel lsl ,nGs, Ocean Point and Boothbay,
Returning will leave Boothbay at 30 p ~, for
Ocean Point. Squirrel, Mouse and c, ptal Islands
for Bath leaving Bath at o'clock TUESDAY and
FRIDAY afternoon. for Richmond, Gardiner, Hal
lowell and Augusta.
WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY, will leave
August al 1870 A. NJ, Haliowel l05O, Gardiner
II 80, Rchnon u. As T. NJ, Bath lla, Tor Five
Mouse, CapItsl and Squirrel Islands, dc IAN Pon
and Boz thbav.
MONDAY and THURSDAY, returning, leavs
Boothbay at o'clO ok, for Ocean Point, Squirl ell
Mouse, Capital and Five Islands AID Bath, leav
ing Bath at 9.45 for Richmond, Gardiner, iIallowel
ami Augusta.
DAYS DowN-Augnsta to Boothbav, TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY and SATURDAY.
DAYS UP-Boothbay to Augusta, MONDAY
TUESDAY. THURSDAY and FRIDAY.
Baggage transferred to and from the train free
For fur her information Sun All cards.
Positively no lumber taken freight after this
date.
&c. MCULINTOCK. Master.
Augusta, July let, Isis. julysu
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-07-11
Augusta to Boothbav
Eastern Steamb rat Co.'s Regular
Daily Mall Line.
COMMENCING JULY 5th.
5U NJ VI Elf AfkA NC l., vi IcNT.

50 NJ MER Att n q l. VI Emu.
.xn.A STEAMER SAsANOA, Cant. q. A.
sHEeSrszEssR Low. STEAMER SAMOSEr, Capt.
ii. Low. Leave Bath Tor Boothbay, Mouse Island
and Squirrel Island. daily at 5 Is 4. VI. and 3.l5
T. Nj. Returning. leave Boothbay at 100 A. NJ.
and T. NJ. Connecting with trains on the Maine
Central railroad. Landing at Ocean Point as per
slime table,
On SATURDAY EVENINGS, the "BUSY PEG
PIES EXCURSION" will be run, leaving Bath at
1P. NJ, and returning Monday morning to connect
with the A. NJ. train from Bath. Baggage trans
ierred at Bath free OF charge.
Fare from Augusta to Boo hbay and re.ur +,
e2.O0.
II w. SwANTON, Treas.
f,,lxs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-07-11

Adamson'. Botanic Bal,am has restored thou
sands to health who had been long and painful
sufferers with coughs a6d colds. IS cts.
july l0t-&wiw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-07-11
Secretary Sherman's Reply to Pot
ter's Last Letter.

WAsnINeToN, July 9.-Secretary sherman has
sent the following reply to chairman Pottcr's let
ter OF July |
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-07-11
For Sale.

A Fine Engli.h Side Saddle, nearly new. Orig
n inal cost sixty dollars. Will be sold very
low as the owner has further use for same
Apply to MRS. p. 3. PERCIvAL, Bangor street
Augusta, Me. june27 ttf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-07-11
SUMNER ARRANGEMENT
Commencing Saturday, July
9Th. 1873.

Augusta, Bath, Mouse, Capital, Squirrel
and FIVE Islands, Ocean Point and
BOOthb y.
TIE FINE STEAMER.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-07-11

The Entertainment will commence at O'Clock,
with MUSICALE, consisting of choice selections
Of Vocal and Instrumental Music.
Between and O'Clock. the AUGUSTA BAND
will give a Concert on the Lawn which will be
decorated and brilliantly Illuminated. ~
Following the Concert, there will be q DANCE
on the Green. Ice Cream and Cake will be served
during the evening. The "Old Oaken Buckel'
will Hang in the Well" afording refreshing
drink for all. An efficient person will be in at
tendance, TO care for horses.
TICKETS to the Grounds. Is cts. To Dance, Is
cts. should the weather prove stormy, the enter
tainment will be postponed till the first pleasant
evening. Tickets for sale at j.. r. Pierce's Book
store and at Partridges' and Myricks Drug Stores.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-07-11
ROYAL R R6MS&R
Absolutely Pure.
Absolutely Pure.

a. scot it stone
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-07-11
Boston Stock List.

Boston Stock List.
[Sales at the Brokers' Board.l
BosroN. July 10, 1873.
Eastern Railroad, ly-al4--
Boston d Maine Railroad, lG3aal0tk
Portland, Saco 4 Portsmouth 81 a.
Boston Il Maine Railroad Is, Il4-all4t
Eastern Railroad new lka7l%
Maine State Is, Il2-aUuU-
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-05
MORTGAGE SALE.

Default has been made in the payment of
tho sum of ave hundred and eight dollars and
thiEty-two cents, (@5oa3s). which is claimed to
upon certain mortgage, duly executed and
delivered BY Peter Knudson, and Anne Peter
knudson, his wife, to Andrew Anderson, bear
mortgage being given to secure the payment
Of $9UO, and interest thereon at ten per cent,
$500 due one day after date, and 500 due June
and ID duly led i9 q the oes Of the
Mower, and State Of Minnesota, on the eth
day of June, A. D., 1879, at . o'clock, A. H., in
Book Q of mortgages, ON pase2
A. D., 1876, duly assigned and transferred BY
the said Andrew Anderson, to BENJAMIN
Mason. and said assignment was duly record
said, on the 9Th day Of Nay, a. B.. is7e, in
Book of mortsages, on page 500.
And no action or proceeding at law or
to Of
Now therefore. notice is hereby given, that
6y Of OF sale In .sS
vii be % forecIosed, and tue premises PIE Described
ss ans sSSS LIZ II the .
In " No ~, Of section No. nve a. In township
one hundred and four (l0lh range eighteen QB(,
vest, in said Mower county, and State Of
viii be sold 1T public auction. 70 the highest
bidder, for cash, to PAY said debt and interest,
and the taxes, Il any, on said premises, and
thirty dollars $500 attorney fee, % stipulated
in aud BY said mortgage, in case Of foreclos-
ure, and the disbursements allowed BY law;
which sale win be made BY the sheriff Of said
Mower county, ct tho front door of the court
house, In the city Of Austin, in said county
and state. on Saturday, tho eth day Of January,
A.. D., ls7o, at 10 o'clock, 4. H., OF that day,
subject to redemption at any time within ono
year from tho day Of Sale. a provided BY law,
Dated November 18th, 4. D., lS71.
q . BENJAMIN MASON, Assignee.
CANNON & CRAND, Attorneys for A.
Signe0. -s- 81 <s6s-@ noV3l-34-7t