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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-12-25
Christmas Symbols.

The Christmas carol is derived from
cantare, to sing, and rola, an intersection
of joy, from very early date. Bishop
Taylor observes that the "Gloris in
Excelsis," the we'll known hymn sung
by the angels to the shepherds at our
Lords nativity, was called a Christmas
carol. In former times bishops were
accustomed to sing these pious cantices
among their clergy. Wsrton tells US
that, in 1921, Wynkyn de Worde printed
set of Christmas carols, which were
festsl chansons for enlivening the merri.
ments of the Christmas celebration,
quite unlike our religious hymns of the
present day, which are popular amongall
classes, and we are told that the Puri.
tans adopted them in keeping with their
staid notions of Christmas observance.
The boar's head, soused, WAS snciently
the first dish served on Christmas day in
England, and was carried up to the
principal table in the hall with great
state and solemnity, to the chanting of
certain carol. Among other early Eng
lish customs at this festival WAS that o!
the chambers, who gave to their custom.
ers gifts of candles, and the bakers pre-
sented their patrons with yule cakes,
which often represented some groteslue
character in miniature, or pastry presents
of some description.
Among the ancient Romans the laurel
was an emblem of peace, JOY and victo-
ry; whence an English authority derives
the custom of decorating English homes
with that evergreen, rs a symbol denot.
ing JOY for the victory gained over the
powers of darkness, and that OF peace
on earth and good will toward men,
which the angels sang over the fields OF
Bethlehem. Other evergreens we're SUBJ
sequently adopted.
The mistletoe, however, regarded rsth'
er as a symbol emanating from the
heathenish rites of Druidism was never
admitted into churches, but was hungup
in dwellings, where it signihed, upon
Christmas occasions, the right OF any
young man to salute with kiss every
maiden who passed beneath the bough
The Christmas box was one for the re-
ception of money contributed in the
contemplation of this season, that masses
might be said by the priests, who invoked
forgiveness for excuses committed oy
the people.
The old English name of holly was
"holm," or holm oak" and in many
parts of England it is still known py
these names; and Holmsdsle, in surrey
and other villages whose name COM
mences with Holm, have been derived
from the abundance of hollies which AZ
some period grew in their vicinity;
1t has been thought that the " Green,
wood tree" familiarized in the story OF
Robin Hood and other English BALLADS
of forest life, was identical with the
the holly.-Ladys Jo~rnat.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-12-25
Tenacity Of Life In q Beetle.

A correspondent of Notes and QuaN'
gives the following remarkable instance
of beetles tenacity of life: A relativeo u
mine, while recently cutting LOAF .. o.
bread, found embedded in it bee. y.
A small portion of the loaf with .ls s
insect on it was cut ont entire, and si!ti
lapse of sboI, FIVE minutes the oeeIe
began to crawl out, apparently pone INC
worse for its incarceration. II
course, well-known that beetles are Iono a
of warmth, but | should not hs.e
thought that one would have 30 COW .
fortably survived some hours spent IN
living tomb, escaping the danger OF eei II.
crushed to death in the making OF ".
bread, and subsequently the risk OF penn enas
killed either by sufocation or the he''
Cf the oven.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-12-25

CHARLES, the son of a wealthy farTe. mel
has q new tutor. The latter, tneoi ~
icsl student, asks Charles about Inv ~,
customs of the house, and, among oIne,
things, ina uires whether prayers are ~
at table. "Oh, yes" answers ChslIe!I,
"my father prsys almost every noon.; ~
" And can you tell me what ne prsyosis
ssys the tutor highly blessed. 20 -.
yes" answers the boy; father
almost every day, Good Lord Nh
beastly mess this is - P'aoA-
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-12-25
BENNY.

/ had told him Christmas morning,
As he sat upon my kaee,
81 oiding fast his little stockings,
Gtun.: as full ss full could be,
And attentive listening 10 me,
With face dernure and mild.
That Old Santa Claus, who filled them
Did not love naughty child.
But We VI be good, won't We, mode."
And from off my my lap he slid,
Digging deer among the goodies
In his crimson stocking hid;
While turned me to my table,
Where tempting goblet stood,
Brim ming high WITH dainty egg-nog.
Sent me by neghbor good.
But the kitten there before me,
With his whlle paw nothing 10th,
6at. by way OF entertsin nent,
siapping OF the shining froth;
And In not the gentlest humor,
At the loss Ct such treat,
l confess, rather rudely
Tnru.t him out Into the street.
Then, no Bennie's blue eyes kindled.
Gathering up the precious store,
He had busily been pouring
In his tidy pinifore
WITH q generous took that fhamed me,
Spraug he from the carpet bright,
Showing, by mis- meip indignant,
All baby's sense OF right.
"Come back, Hsrneyi' called he loudly,
As he held his apron white,
" You shall nave nv candy wsboitt'
But the door was fastened tight;
So he stood abashed and silent,
In the centre OF the floor,
With defeated look alternate
Bent ON me and on the door
Then, As with some sudden .inpgise,
Quickly ran he 10 the FIRE.
And while eagerly NC urigat eyes
Watched the Games 60 nigh and higher,
In brave eliza. KEY he shouted,
Like some lcrjiy little eli,
IS ,ata Kaus, come down the chimney,
Make p.y mode have herself"
az gill be good girl, Benny"
Said |, feeling the reproof
And | srs gbtway called poor Harvey,
Mewing cn the gallery roof.
6oou the anger was forgotten,
Laughter chased away the frown,
And they ganbolied meath the live OAKS,
Till the dusKy night came down.
In my dim, hrelighted chamber,
Harvey pnTred beneath my chair,
And my play-worn boy beside me,
Kntlt 10 say his evening prayer;
"Goi bees fader God be pDder,
God bess sister" aud then a pause,
Ana tnesses young lips devoutly
MuTmared, 3" God bess Santa Klaus"
He Is sleeping-brown and silken
Lie the lssnes long and MEEK,
Like caressing, clinging shadows
On Bis plump and peachy cntek.
And bend anove him weeping
TbaDkful iears-O undef ed
For woman's crown OF glory
For the blessing OF a child.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-11
MEXICO.
Notes..

CITY OF MEXICO, December Peace pre-
walls throughout the Republic.-Congress is
discussing the Sonora X. r. accession.
There is great opposition to it, based upon
the fear that such a road will precipitate
the movement for annexation of Sonora,
Sinaloa and Chihuahua to the Uuited States,
or promote fillibustering from California;
The riches of the Sierra Mazda are rapidly
developing. Valuable gold veins have been
discovered. Americans are invited to come
machinery, or engage in any other business.
Large quantities OF American goods are
coming in.-French merchants who were
rapidly gaining on commerce, are very much
excited at the inroads of the Americans
The Trait Union warns the Mexicans Of the
danger of American infiuedt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-11
FoRTY-sIxTH CONGRESS.
FIRST SESSION.
WASHINGTON, December 10.

WASHINGTON. December 10.
The Senate took up a resolution calling
| upon the Secretary Of the Treasury for a
statement of private claims growing out OF
| the late war since ga. Davis accepted the
amendment by Edmunds, changing the date
to '61. The resolution as amended was
adopted.
The House concurrent resolution to adj
journ from December 18th to January 9th,
was adopted.
The Senate went into executive session
and then adjourned.
The Senate's executive session, unanimous
ly, without any reference to committee, con-
firnied the nomination of ex-senator Ramsey
to be Secretary Of War.
Barrows introduced a Joint resolution pro-
hibitng polygamy referred.
The bill prohibiting political contributions
from federal officers or government contract
ors was taken up. Consideration of the bill
was postponed until January 9TH. Commit
tee reports were then received.
The Honse went into committee of the
whole on the bill relative to publication of
U. s. Supreme Court reports.
Mr.. Wait, rep, from the committee on
allow any vessel out of the United States to
unload at any port of delivery in custom
collection districts, after due entry of said
vessel and cargo at the port of entry in the
same district.
Mr.. Conger, rep, opposed the bill, as tend
ing to throw into the hands of foreign ship
owners the carrying trade of our people.
Pending action the morning hour expired,
and the House went into committee of the
whole on the bill relative to the publication
of Supreme Court reports.
There was a long discussion on the ques-
ton of the salary of the reporter. Finally
the salary was fixed at $4,000, without any
provision for additionally pay based on adj
ditional volumes. The committee rose and
reported the bill and amendments to the
House, when the amendments were agreed to
and the bill passed.
A communication was received from the
Postmaster General asking for an appropria-
ton for 81, 900, 900 for inland mail transport
tation. Referred.
Permission was granted to print testimony
taken by the labor committee, and at $50 the
House adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-11
Condensed TELEGRAMS.

A comparison of the assets and liabilities
of DE Weber & Sons, of st. John, who lately
failed show a deficiency of 1929 1907.
The shareholders of the Consolidated Bank
of Montreal, will be called upon to meet the
claims of the creditors.
A Baltimore dispatch says John w. Gar
rett was reelected President of the b. & o.
railroad Yesterday.
A dispatch from Port au Prince dated No
vember oath, says all disorder has disap-
peared. The new constitution fixes the
Presidential term at years, with salary of
$685. 900. The President is given the power
of closing the Chambers. The sentence of
death for political offences has been abol-
ished
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-11

The Maine Central men at the Unity Pond
crossing witnessed a curious combat recently.
The ice, which had just skinned the surface,
caught a loon which had fingered too long.
These birds cannot rise except from sheet
of water. On any other surface they fioun-
der hopelessly. An eagle, spying the disa-
bled bird, made o dash at it for his breakfast.
The eagles claws several times fastened in
the loon, which sent up fearful cries, while
bloed run and feathers flew. The eagle tried
in vain to fly with his booty, but found it too
heavy. The section men disputing the prize
with tho bird of prey pushed boat through
the thin ice, shot the loon and brought it
ashore. 1t was sent to Waterville to be
stuffed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-11
WEST INDIES.
The Insurrecti0n.

SAN DOMINGO, November 20. President
Guillermo is closely beseiged at the capitol.
1t is rumored that he has dispatched the war
schooner Capotillo with commissioner to
Havana, to ask aid Of Captain General
Blanco.
HAVANA, December 10. Havana newspaper,
publish dispatch from Porto Rico announc-
ing that President Guillermo Of San Domin.
60 with his ministry has arrived there. The
revolutionists at San Domingo are trium-
plant. Business in the northern provinces
is uninterrupted. Large shipments of tobac
CO to Germany have been made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-11
MARINE DISASTERS.

New YORK, December 10. Schooner
Cabot, Capt. Bunker, from Red Beach, Me-,
for Baltimore, while passing through He'll
Gate, this morning ran on mile rock, and lies
in bad position.
Brig Open Sea, before reported on Grid
iron rock, has been fioated and is leaking
slightly.
The total number of vessels reported lost,
covering all flags, during October, was 1l5.
Eight British steamships were also reported
lost
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-11
A Revolutionary Paper.

Another number of the new revolutionary
journal entitled s.The Will of the People,"
was distributed in st. Petersburg and other
parts of Russia. This number was printed
subsequent to the recent court martial, and
contains comments on the trial of Nihilist
Miskey Mouse Vseneya Of st. Petersburg
1t states the Governor of that city ordered
every hoschold to display red lamp before
the door nightly, bearing the number of the
house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-11
Municipal Court.

Municipal Court.
Michael Sullivan was arraigned for drunk
enness and disturbance. He refused TO pay
his fine and costs and was committed.
Kate Croker arraigned for assault and bat
terry on Jane Schubimuller, pied not guilty,
was adjudged guilty and fined IS and costs.
She appealed to the April term of S. J. Court
and recognized in $50 to enter and prosecute.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-11

The WOmen's Christian Temperance Union
of Bangor, are circulating a petition to the
Mayor and Aldermen to enforce the law
against the drinking shops which have been
so notorious in that city for the last year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-11

Special Notices.
A CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors and indis
cretions Of youth, nervous weakness. early decay
loss Of manhood, &C., will send recipe that will
cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. This greatrenedy
was discovered by . missionary in South America.
Send self.addressed envelope to the REV. JosEru
T. Imam, Station d, Nep York CITY.
dec27teod&w1y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-11

Officer J. II. Banks, postmaster at Newport,
captured horse thief at Flagstaff yesterday.
ing town, but was steering his course for tbs
Canada line. He, with the team, was taken
charge of by the officer and carried to Port
land, where he will be held for trial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-11

Two happy females entered store on
Water street yesterday and made public their
rejoicings over the freedom from the bond of
matrimony, which had been decreed them by
the court few hours before. They freely
discussed the chances for "new departure
in the same direction
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-11

THE SECRET kEY TO HEALrH.-The Science Of
Life, SefPreserv atisn, 300 pages. Price, only u
Contains fifty valuable prescriptions. either one Of
which IL worth than ten times the price Of the
book. Illustrated sample sent ON receipt Of cents
for postage. Address, DIR. w. H. Parker. Bul6nch
Street, Boston, Mass. iulyl7-tevW&wl3tbm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-11

Mr.. Isaiah S. Emery, the founder of the
Bangor Mining Exchange, was in the city
yesterday. He declares that Maine is one of
the greatest mining States in the Union. for
indications of rich mineral deposits appear
openly everywhere on the surface. Mr..
Emery says that there are now vested in
mines in the State some fifteen million dol
lara
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-11

The lamp on Bridge street hill has been
R. X. crossing. This is a greatimprovementin
lighting the street at that point, and will be
highly appreciated by those who have been
accustomed to grope in darkness along the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-11

The ladies Of the Free Baptist society of
this city, hold their monthly sociable in the
vestry of their church this evening An
oyster supper and other refreshments will be
furnished to which they cordially invite their
friends. No admission fee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-11
WEATHER REPORT.

War Dept, Office Chief Signal Officer, |
Washington, ID. c., Dec. IL Il a. M. !
Indications for the Next "a Hours,
For New England.
Falling barometer, with increasing southerly
winds, warm, rainy weather, followed by
rapidly rising barometer, brisk to high NV.
winds, and decidedly colder, clearing wealth
er.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-11
CALIFORNIA.


SAN Francisco, December TO- There
was an explosion of gas in sewer at Oak
land, last night, extending for several blocks
One house was almost completely wrecked
and many others damaged. A boy was badly
burned
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-11
MAINE NEWS BY TELEGRAPH.
Fire i'm Bath.

Fire in Bath.
BATH, December 10. Fire Wednesday
morning destroyed the stable of Eldridge
Randall of Bath, with its contents, and dam
aged the stable of David S. Harris on Center
street. Loss $500; insured.
Court Matters.
PORTLAND, December 10. William ii.
Gates was today bound over in $500 for steal
ing horse from Freeport. He was arrested
near the Canadian line.
COrOnOr's Verdict.
The Coronor's verdict in the case of Mrs.
was that she died of congestive appoplexy,
brought on in part by an attempt at procur-
ing an abortion upon herself.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-11

Money easy. 50; on call, closing at g. Prime msr-
camille paper 5la6i
The stock market was strong and buoyant during
the greater portion Of the day. and under brisk buy
ing movements prices advanced to 81. The stocks
most conspicuous in the upward msvement were G.
G. and 8. c., Pacific Mail, Erie, Wabash. Han. St.
Joseph. Late In the afternoon reaction Of to II
took place, but the final quotations showed recov-
cry of 10 l, and the market closed strong During
the day Erie was heavily traded In.
Transactions, 2s2, 600.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-11

The First Baptist sociable will meet this
evening with Mrs. c. c. Hunt, in the lecture
room of the church. Members of the church
and society are cordially invited. picnic
supper will be served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-11

A~The favorite merchants Hotel" on
Change Avenue, Boston, has been entirely
reftted and refurnished, and patrons will find
the best of accommodations at the same reas-
enable prices as heretofore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-11

Democratic CAUCUS
The democratic members of the Senate
met in caucus this afternoon to receive the
report of the committee, headed by Thurman,
upon the subject of distribution of Senate
patronage. After full Interchange Of views
and an exhaustive discussion of the subject,
the committees report was adopted with
great unanimity. 1t was to the effect that no
just cause of complaint against the officers
of the Senate, for the manner in which they
acted with regard to the caucus instructions
of last March; that the present Senate en-
ployes are deserving and capable, and that
the instruction above referred to, which pro-
vide for the retention of all disabled Union
soldiers. and of various other employees, upon
grounds of special merit, irrespective of
politics, should be continued in force, with
only one amendment, namely: To authorize
the Sergeant-at-ar to appoint three addi-
tional messengers for service connected with
the three committees which are left in con-
troll Of the republicans.
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NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Murder.

CLAREMoNT, December 10. The Coronor's
jury found that Levi +. Stone, discovered in
a dying condition in his barn, came to his
death from blows by an unknown person.
Stones Oldest son and the widaw of the muir
dered man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-11

Hon. r. b. SHEPPARD Stephen Coburn,
Esq, J. b. Dascomb, Esq, j. +. Pollard,
Esq, with II. s. Steward. Esq, republican
representative elect from Skowhegan, were
before the Governor and Council yesterday
looking after matters connected with the
"count-out" in that representative district.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-11
COrOnOr's Verdict.
MASSACHUSETTS.
The Hayden Murder Case.

WORCESTER, December 10. The prosecu-
ton counsel in the case of Francis +. Hay
den. under trial for murder, made the closing
argument, and the case was given to the jury
at IL 80.
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FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.


ST. PETERSBURG, December 10. A des-
patch states that there are rumors that owing
to the severe nervous prostration Of the Gar,
he is considering the subject of abdicating
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-11

The Methodist sociable meets this evening
with Mrs. Henry Snow, on Grove street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-11

Mr.. f. +. Harlow is soon to canvass Az
gusta for Hills Manual of Social and Bust
ness Forms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-11

Municipal Election.

RICHMOND, December 10. The readjnsters
elected three more State officers to-day. The
remaining three will be elected tomorrow,
and the readjusters will then control the State
government.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-11
NEW YORK.
The Legal Tender Case

New YORK, December 10. Gen. Butler
and Mr.. Chittenden have agreed to make i'm
mediate application to the Supreme Court to
make the legal tender test case preferred SO
that it may be brought up with the least pos
sible delay. Counsel on both sides in the
case will meet and unite next Monday in their
request to court.
Convicted.
Pietro Balbo was to-day convicted Of wife
murder.
Prize Fight.
1t is announced to-day that Dwyer, the
champion pugilist, and Paddy Ryan, the Tro-
jan Giant, would fight within "a hours for
$1,000. 1t is reported the fight will occur
near Sands Point, or Huntington, l.. l.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-11
Marine Disaster.

HALIFAX, December 10. The ship Tyro,
Of Yarmouth, Philadelphia for Bremen, oil
laden, was passed at sea, dismasted and ADAM
doned, with six feet of water in the hold.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-11

There is talk of opening a mining ex-
change here.
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Meeting Of the Eastern Railroad.

BosToN, December 10. The annual meet
ing of the Eastern Railroad was held here
to-day. While ballots were being counted,
the annual report was read. The track con-
tnues to show marked Improvements. Some
1000 tons only of rails are needed to COM
plete the main line with steel between Bos-
ton and Portland. The following was the
result of balloting by certfcate-holders ::
f. b. Phillips, Alfred Brockwel, George P.
Ring and Richard Alney of Boston; George
Morrison of New York, and John Cummings
of Ipswich, each, excepting Brockwell, re-
ceiving the entire vote. Certificate holders
then adjourned. The stockholders and d.
rectors elected Jacob c. Rogers of Peabody,
VIM. B. b. Bacon of Boston, and Stephen j.
Young of Brunswick Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-11
NOVA SCOTIA.


New Brunswick, December 10. The jury
in the case of Hart Moore, ex-county collec
tor, charged with embezzlement of $40, 900 in
county funds, render verdict of guilty, with
ra ~ nm M q ndatious for mercy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-11
WASHINGTON.
Committee Work.

WASHINGTON, December 10. The House
subcommittee on appropriations, on pensions
and Notifications bill agreed upon their re-
ports, which we're submitted to full commit
tee for Tomorrow.
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iMarrifD.

In Houlton, Dec. 1, Mr.. s. c. Lowe of Fitchburg
Mass, to Miss Sarah j. Batchelder.
In Hiram. Dec. 9, Charles +. Black to Miss Mar!
l.. Coolbroth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-11

The river was full of ice yesterday morn
ing.