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The National tribune., 1879-05-01

soldier Of the 9th Tennessee cavalry gives good
one of Jake Moisture. Jake says he had been in the
rebel army and deserted think probably get good cof
fee he would drink well TO half gallon at time,
and it steaming hot He constantly in dread of be-
ing captured 10y the rebs and then felt his doom would
be sealed yet still he wanted to visit his home. Well
was sitting up late evening by campfire when,
hearing noise behind looked and there Jake He
spoke after considerable etorhe terrible stutter
err ocean y-yyou k-kkeep secret said he Yes,
Jake what is it w-w-wel let's ss-slip off -t-to-n-
n-night' 'All right Jake said l. want 70 fix up
traps and will join You an hour here. then went and
told about dozen of the boys, and asked them station
themselves about quarter Of mile frsm camp the
road we were TO take. told them TO bt load
up--only just caps their guns. Now, off, Jake
and l. and just passing through thick clus-
ter of woods voice rang out who's there and click,
click click snap snap, snap whack whack, whack
from tie muskets. Away Jake and Sped ahead, Jake
at my heels. The foe after | outran Jake who
fell in one of the gueys Quickly hating, heardJake
yell out 600, fur G-GGod's sake d-ddont k-k-ki
me- Him j,jjust tryn to g-gge away fffrom the dd
d--d yankees. 600 for G-G-God's sake d-ddont
kill me- The boys roared-they could hold out
longer slipped back to camp, and just kept num- but
thing sure, Jake never attempted TO desert again
The National tribune., 1879-05-01
Avn Old Mexican veteran,s speech.

Mr.. David Thomason, of Empire City Kansas, thus
addresses his veteran friends
'FELLow- w-SoLpIERs-MEXIcAN VETERANS: | am slow
of speech and my pen that of ready writer but
cali upon you from your dead stupidity and
tend earnestly for your just rights now due you from the
Government of the United States 10 these many years
The National tribune., 1879-05-01

Another soldier who lived at Clinton, illinois, during
the war; relates amusing story of John McAboy,
a resident Of the place. . John, he informs
was well seventy years old but full of patriotism.
He liked of the land and all comforts, but when
the 18th Illinois Infantry about starting for Spring
field where it proposed to rendezvous Johns love of
country fever heat and he made the boys speech
from the courthouse steps Boys said he, I'm gon
with you-Tm old man, but III help you fight, and
maybe I'll lay my bones the bank of the Tennessee.
The old then bubbered right out. Well John,
sure enough did start out with the boys in the
cold threatening afternoon and at night the whole party
camped near Springfield During the night storm came
up all the tents blown down aud every mothers
of party drenched to the skin by the violent rain
Old John truly in sad condition. and at length he
could hold his speech longer: Boys, said he boys
I'm a gwien home--r gwien home God knows I'm
willin die for my country but IL be dd eff stand
this ere campin OUT Uncle John took the first train
for Clinton.
The National tribune., 1879-05-01
The Late Victory.

The soldiers in all parts of the country very fully appre
cate the great victory recently gained by patriotic and
honorable Senators aud their allies of the press the
sxty-surgeon bill, Of which General Shields said II
oouJd Ike to knog Who actually dsoised such 5i lie
ought to hare leather medal, and caH upon the pension
ers Of Amsrica to giDs him oao."
The following letter among Others of like character, of
praise and congratulation, has just come to hand:
The National tribune., 1879-05-01
TANNERsyILLE, GILMER COUNTY,
WEST VIRGINIA., April "a, j

" FsI ' IkGINIA, dpFaI n, 10 ~.
Editor ''NationaI Tribune
AS you are and ever have beeu bold and uncompro-
missing defender of the interests of the soldier proper
and just for them show their appreciation of your la
bors their behalf by patronizng and assisting you,
and all SUCH in every way possible
suppose you participated in the battle in Con-
gress the sixty pension court b proposing divide
the United States into sixty districts, in which pension
court should be held and all pensioners compelled, at
their own expense to appear before it,
The soldiers win long remember this infamous scheme
defaud them of their just rights and have spotted the
orginators and those who advocated it's passage They
viii forget the allegations made against them by a
prominent Senator in the discussion Notwithstanding he
favored the arrears pension bill His conduct in the
premises may be compared tue cow that gave fine,
full bucket of milk but immediately kicked it all over.
The soldiers and people gradually getting their eyes
open. Against all such enemies TO soldiers rights
tnue your warfare call for renforcements when needed
and am full they win respond Please insert this
in your paper
Respectfully,
The National tribune., 1879-05-01

es by WfIlou Ascough OF Company Jersey Vol
,eerS toren ,0hen before Y0rktol0n, Fa Nay s. 1859
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-16

SOMERSET, SS.-Court Of County Commission
ers, Au9, term, 1879.
Upon the foregoing petition, satisfactory evidence
having been received that the petitioners are res.
ponsible, and ought TO be heard touching the matter
set forth in their petition.
1t Is ORDERED, That the County Commissioners
meet at the dwelling house OF Barrett Spauliing
in Carratunk Plantation. on Tuesday October twen-
ty-eighih. A. ID. 1879, at ten o'clock, A. NJ,
and thence proceed TO view the route mentioned In
said petition; and on the same day and ut the same
place, ut 3 O'Clock Z. NJ, hearing of the parties
will be had and such further measures taken In the
premises as the Commissioners shall judge proper.
And the owners of said Township being unknown
ii is further Ordered that notice Of the time, place
and purposes of the Commissioners meeting afore
said, be given to all persons and corporations inter
ested by publishing sttested copy Of the petition
aforesaid with this order thereon, six weeks success
sively In the Somerset Reporter, public newspaper
printed at Skowhegan, in said county, and IN the
kennebec journal, public newspaper printed at Au
gusta, In kennebee County, by the printers to the
State the publication of the same be at least thir
ty days before the time appointed for said vew that
all interested may then appear and be heard If they
think proper.
Attest.-L. II. WEBB, Clerk.
true copy ofhe petition and order of Court there
Oh.
6w33 Attest.-L II. WEBB, Clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-16
Foreclosure Of Mortgage.

VyyHEREAS, willard :. Furbush of Augusta. In
w the County of Kennebec and State Of Maine,
by deed of mort gage dated Jan. 2, A. ID. 1879, and
recorded in kennebec Registry of Deeds, Volume
273, Page i53, conveyed to Ephraim NJ. Tibbetts of
said Augusta, certain real estate in Rome, in said
county, reference TO which said record Is hereby made
for Il more particular description thereof. And
whereas the said Ephram NJ. Tibbetts, did upon
the ID day of June A. ID: lsGo assign said deed of
said assignment being duly recorded In the aforesaid
Registry of Deeds, volume 233 page 5l6 reference to
which last named record is hereby made for more
particular description of said assignment. And
whereas the said John Macarthur had since said as
signment deceased And whereas, the condition of
said mortgage has been broken. Now, therefore, I,
Elizabeth l. Macarthur, of Washington, in the Dis
trict Of Columbia, ling been duly appointed Adj
ministratrx upon the goods aud estate that of
the said John Macarthur, deceased, claim the right to
foreclose the said mortgage.
ELIZABETH |. McARTHUR, Administrative.
BY DAN'L. G. ROBINSON, her Atty.
Dated at Augusta this first day of September 1879.
1ul-
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Notice Of Foreclosure.

A UGUSTA l.. OSBORN of Clinton, county OF
"A kennebec, by her deed dated the 23d day OF
September A. ID. ISIS, and recorded in the Kenne-
bee Registry of Deeds, book 322, page 10, conveyed
to me, the undersigned, in mortgage, certain par.
Gel of real estate situate in Clinton in the county OF
kennebec and bounded rs follows On the south
by the road leading from Clinton village to
the town house in said town. the west by land OF
Henry Waldron; on the north by a brook called
"i,eayer Brook" on the east by line parallel with
said Waldron's east line, and being eleven rods and
twelve feet distant therefrom, containing onehalf
acre, more or less, together with the buildings
thereon. And the condition of said mortgage hav.
ing been broken, l. the undersigned, BY reason
thereof, claim a foreclosure.
Dated at Clinton this 2sth day of August, A. ID.
1879. ARTHUR McNALLY JR
aw2-
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PETITION.

To the Honorable County Commissioners for the
County of Somerset.
The undersigned inhabitants Of Carratunk and the
Forks Plantation, respectfully represent that public
convenience requires the location of road beginning
at some point on the Pleasant Pond road called, In
Cnrratunk Plantation, and leading thence in the most
direct and practicable route, to some point near the
house of Lawrence 7. Hill in the Forks Plantation.
We therefore pray that honors after due notice.
will view said route and take such action in regard
public good may require.
LAWRENCE =. HILL, and seven others.
Carratumk, Aug 18th, 1879.
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Nonresident Taxes,

TN the town Of China, In the county of kenncbec,
L for the year 1878:
The following list of taxes on real estate of non-
resident owners In the town of China for the year
1873 In bills committed to r. Jepson, Collector of
said town. on the 18TH day of June, 1873, has been
returned by him TO me remaining unpaid on the
10th day of june 1872 by his certificate of that dae,
and now remain unpaid and notice is hereby given,
that If the said taxes and interest and charges are
not paid into the tire asury of said town within cig
teen months from the day of the commitment OF said
bills. much of the real estate taxed will be suf-
fcient to pay the amount due therefor including in
terest and charges will. without further notice be
sold at public auction at the Town Trcasurers Office
In said town, on Tuesday. the I'd day of December,
1879. Mt one O'Clock Z. NJ.
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A GOOD PLAN

Anybody can learn to make money rapidly operating
in Stocks by the 1.-TWO Unerring Rules for Success"
in Messrs, Lawrence 4 Co.'S new circular The COM
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Thousands of ORDERS in various sums, are pooled into
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800 makes 900, 10 per cent on the stock, during
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The combination system is founded upon correct
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FOR SALE.

THE subscriber offers for sale his house and GU
i buildings, situated in the City of Hallowcl OF
Warren street. Double lot with apples, cherries
grapes and pears Pleasant location. Also abou
fifteen acres Of land, lying Central street, abou
equally divided pasture and tillage. Half mile from
homestead.
2mos37 ISAIAH ROLLINS.
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HUNTS REMEDY

HUNTS REMEDY
has cured hundreds who
have been given up by
physicians. II cleanses,
purifies and strength
ems the whole system.
All who use it enjoy
good health. ONE IRI-
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You. Send orpamphlet
TO WIN. +. CLARKE,
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-16

Every mOther-in-law should recommend
DR.. Bulrs Baby Syrup for her grandchildren
and thus keep peace in the family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-16

Bragg, Eufus Lot 5 500 q so
Curtis, Pbneas or
unknown. Bowden lot, 100 90
Gilman, Nathn. Store and house lot 600 IL 40
Gray, T.. r., z. Day stand and store lot, 400 60
HallOwell, John Moody lot, 100 So
Merrill, Appleton Cough and Proctor lot 215 D u
Reed, John House and lot, Weeks Mills $50 10 10
Sibley, r. b. Weber farm and WarrenTot, 500 10 10
Turner. Susan House and lot Weeks Mill, $50 IS
JOHN TAYLOR, Treasurer of China.
China, Sept. lst, 1870 3w37
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THEY ARE THE REST.
Price, 25 Cents.

Be careful to call for COLLINS yOLTAIC PLASTER
lest you get worthless imitation. Sold BY al!
Wholesale and Retail Drugg lists throughout the United
States and Canadas. and by WEEKS h POTTER Pro-
prietors, Boston, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-16

KENNEBEC COUNTY. - In Probate Covrt. AZ
augusta, on the third Monday Of AN0wsf, 1879.
JOSEPH TAYLOR, Administrator on the
81 estate Of Joseph Taylor, late Of Winslow.
in said county,. deceased, having petitioned
for license to sell ut public auction or private
sale, the following real estate Of said deceased for
the payment Of debts, &C.. Wig The homestead farm
of the deceased. said Joseph Taylor
ORDERED. That notice thereof BE- given three
tember, next. in the Kennebec journal newspaper
printed In Augusta, that all persons interested may
attend Court then to be holden at Angus.
petition should not be granted.
II. X. BAKER, Judge.
Attest: CHARLES HEwiNs, Register. SWISS
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Notice of Foreclosure.

WHEREAS, Frank G. Fellows Of Mt. Vernon,
w in the county of kennehee, by his deed dated
the 10th day of March, isS0 Recorded In the Kenne.
bee Registry of deeds, hook u.s. page 29a conveyed
to me In mortgage certain parcel of real estate
with buildings thereon. situated on the south side Of
store In said Mt. Yer village, and bounded on
the north side by said road on the east by john
by the pond and Oh the west by john Williams
land; reserving the right OF passway Of nine feet
wide the west side. Also reseTvipg the right Of
pass of nine feet wide across south Of the huIlines
to said John Coflran's land.
The above meaning 10 convey the same ON which
now live and work, and which bought of Frank
RIchardson. Now the conditions Of the said mort
gage having been broken, l, the Undersigned BY
reason thereof claim foreclosure and give this no,
tice under the statute. ELISHA TOWLE
Hallowell, Me-, Sept. 2, 1879. 3w2y
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Each package OF SANFeRD's RADICAL CURE contains
Dr. SANFORD q Improved Inhaling Tube, and fun direc
tions for ts use IN all cases Price Co. For sale BY
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ton, Mass.
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$500 REWARD.

MAYORS OFFICE,
Augusta, June 70, 1879.
BY direction of the Board of Aldermen II reward Of
three hundred dollars will be paid for information
which shall be sufficient to procure the conviction of
any person guilty of setting incendiary fires in this
city the present municipal year. the same TO be paid
upon the conviction Of the inccndiary.
CHAS. +. NASH, Mayor.
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NOTICE..

NyON RESIDENT taxes In the town of Chelsea,
IN county of kennebec, for the year 1875
The following list of taxes on real estate of
resident In the town of Chelsea for the year
1875 In bills committed to Larkin II. Trask Collector
Of said town, on the fifteenth day ofJune, 1875 has
been returnedby him to me remaining unpaid the
10Th day of june 1879, by his certificate of that date,
and now remain unpaid, and notice is hereby given
that if the said taxes and interest and charges are
not paid into the Treasury of said town within eigh
teen months from the date of commitment of
said bills. much of the real estate taxed as will be
sufficient TO pay the amount due therefor including
interest and charges. will without further notice be
sold Mt public auction at the Treasurer Office in said
town, on the thirteenth day of Dec, A. d. 1879, at
one O'Clock T.. NJ
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NURES.

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riculture In the Massachusetts, Agricultural College
They have baen extensively used for six years Send
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THE cure effected in my case by sATosD's RADICAL
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WE have sold sANroRDs RADICAL CURE for nearly
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Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-07-26

w. P. G., in the list of Councilmen
who do work for the city, published
in last evenings Express, forgot to
state that, February 8, 1879, the
bill, of Jesse II. Butler for 1928, for
repairing the clock at the Zanjero's
office, was allowed and the money
afterwards paid to Mr.. Butler. AS,
ia these small matters, it is always
well to be accurate, we supply the
omission.
We regret to announce the death
of Don Julian Chavez, at the age of
II years. He was one of our most
respected Spanish settlers. He was
a man of honor and probity and
had the esteem and regard of bis
countrymen. Many of our Ameri-
can residents will also mourn his
death as he has endeared himself
to all by his high sense of honor
and public spirit. His funeral will
take place from the old Catholic
Church, opposite the Plaza, at 8
O'Clock this morning.
The Convention of the straight-
out Democrats of San Diego coun-
ty, which met at Temecula on the
22d instant, forty.one delegates be-
ing present, nominated the follow
ing county ticket to be voted for at
the ensuing general election: Mem
Der of Assembly, Hon. d. b. Kurtz;
Superior Judge, w. jeff Gatewood;
Sheriff, G. p. Ely; Clerk. III. i.
Christian; Recorder, p. ONeil;
District Attorney, A. b. Hotchkiss;
Treasurer, M. A. Aguirre; School
Superintendent, Katie 5. Baker;
Surveyor, G. ]. Fox; Coroner, DR..
p. G. Remondino; Supervisors,
Charles Thomas. S. A. Mcdowell,
and B. F. Snyder.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-07-26
COURT REPORTS.
County Court, ..........." " WlLLlS' j.

County Court..............W WILLIS. j.
FRIDAY, July 25, 1879.
People vs. Ruiz-Assault with in.
tent to murder-On motion of de-
fense, it is agreed that the defend.
ants former plea of not guilty may
be withdrawn and he be allowed to
plead guilty to the crime of simple
assault. Testimony in mitigation
of Judgment heard and defendant
sentenced to pay fine of $25 or 25
days mprisonment in the County
Jail. Fine paid.
People vs. Brown-Burglary-
Motion of District Attorney to dis.
miss on grounds of homage of de-
fendant, granted.
People VS. Burkle-Battery-On
a statement by the Court of the facts
found in the case of Sheridan VS.
Burkle, a civil action for damages
alleged to have resulted from said
battery, and it appearing that a
trial OF this action will fail to Sc
cure the conviction of defendant
and burden the County with unnec-
essary expense, dismissal of the
action was moved by the District
Attorney aud the motion granted.
People VS. Percy Mead-Sentence
postponed till tomorrow at 10 A. NJ.
People vs. Robert Cummings
Arson-On motion of defense and
good cause being shown therefor,
continued for the term.
Haas vs. His Creditors-Sherifl
appointed assignee.
Naturalized--M Kinevan, a ma
tive of Ireland; Cayetano PARA,
Pedro PARA, Pedro Andrade, ma
tives of Mexico; Frederick Herold,
Lesser Summeriield, natives of Ger.
many; John Peter Levin, a native
of Sweden; John Henry Eichler, a
native of Austria.
SET FOR 10. DAY.
Long VS. Rothchild.
Levy VS. Perry, Woodworth & Co.
Bulls VS. West.
O'Donnell vs. Sears.