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Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-12
Who Is Mrs: WinslOw!

AS this question is frequently asked, we
will simply say that she is a lady who for up
wards of thirty years has untiringly devoted
her time and talents as female physician
and nurse, principally among children. She
has especially studied the constitution and
wants of this numerous class, and, as a re-
suit of this effort and practical knowledge
obtained in a lifetime spent as nurse and ply
sican, she has compounded Soothing Syrup
for children teething. 1t operates like magic
giving rest and health, and is moreover.
sure to regulate the bowels. In consequence
of this article, Mrs. Winslow is becoming
world-renowned as a benefactor of her race !;
children certainly do RISE UP and bless her :;
especially is this the case in this city. Vast
quantities of the Soothing Syrup are DAILY
sold and used here. We think Mrs. Wins
low has immortalized her name by this in
valuable article, and we sincerely believe
thousands of children have been saved from
an early grave by its timely use, and that
millions yet unborn will share its benefits,
and unite in calling her blessed. No MOTH
Err has discharged her duty to her suffering
little one, in our opinion, until she has given
it the benefit of Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup. Try it. mothers-TRY 1T NOw.-La-
dies Tisitor, New York City. Sold by all
druggists. 25 cents bottle.
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-12

A letter is published IN the Tribune
from the veteran Thurlow Weed. in which
he deprecates the movement for the nom-
ination of General Grant. First because
Grant has had two terms and ought like
Washington and others ..find his trlest
happiness in calm aud dignifed retire.
ment." Second because the opposition
to third term is q sentiment strongly fixed
in the public mind and must be recog-
nized. Third, = scrub race for the
nomination ''wonld detract from
the character and standing of one
who has been twice chosen Presi-
dent By. the spontaneous sentiment of q
graaefGl country" He says the example
ef he conventions in New York to choose
delegasss was very bad and has produced
- powerful reaction that il conventions
wore 70 assemble now the proceedings Of
- former ones would b rspudiased.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-12
PATENTS.
r.. FL. EDDY

No. 20 State ST., opposite Kilby, Boston,
Secures Patents in the United States; also i'm t;reat
Britain France and other foreign countries Comics
OF the claims OF any Patent furnished BY RENTING
one dollar Assignments recorded at Washington
No agency in the United States possesses superor To-
ciiifies for obtaining Patents or ascertaiain0 Tf
pdfeRtdbiiify Of iareRtiops. '"'
r. H. EDDY, Solicitor Of Patents.
TESTIMONIALS.
"I Iregard Mr. Eddy Is one of the most capobJe and
successful practitioners with whom have had OF
cial intercourse.
CHAS MASON, Commissioner of Pa.ents
Inventors cannot employ person more trustwor
thy or more capSble Of securing for them an eariv
and favorable consideration at the Patent Office ::
EDACND BURKE, late Commissioner of Patent f. /,
BosToN, October II, ls-0.
X. VI. EDDY, EsQ.,-Dear Sir: you procured for
me- IN ls40 my first patent Since then you have &C.
ted for and advised me in hundreds of cases, and
procured many patents, reissues and extensions.
have employed the best agencies in New
York. Philadelphia and Washington But still rive
yo1 almost the whole Of my business, in your fine
Yours truly. GEORGE DRAPER.
Boston, January /, $50. IVA
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-12
Political.

A special dispatch from Lewiston to the
mittee will meet in Bangor next Wednesday.
to fix time and place for holding the demo-
cratic State convention for choosing dele
gates to Cincinnati.
A compilation of the various canvasses of
the colleges of the country on the Presiden-
tial question has been published BY the Har-
ward Echo. Thirty-six colleges have been
heard from, and the totals are: Blaine
2,2as; Grant, l,i0S; Sherman, l,0l4; Ed
munds, SOL; Bayard, LIZ; Tilden, le5.
This shows Blaine to have nearly twice as
much strength as Grant and Bayard to beat
Tilden in popularity more than 1--WE to one.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-12
Who is DIR. w. +. Crockett?
From the Rockland Free Press

He formerly lived in this city, and we are
bound to say we believe the city is neither
proud of the fact nor in anywise better for
his having lived here. He was previous to
1861 the keeper of one of the most destruc-
tive groggeries in the city. He was regarded
as skillful boxer and a rowdy, with few if
any creditable qualities. He says he was in
the army. The records show that he
was. He was a member of Co. B. 4th
Maine Volunteers. He was a Sergeant, but
Aug. 16, 1861" and deserted Aug, 20, 1861 y
The official records of this State afford this
information as towho Mr.. Crockett is. We
learn from members of the regiment, however,
that subsequent to his desertion Aug. 90.
1861, he was arrested, court martialed and
sentenced, according to their recollection
to serve in the ranks without pay during the
remainder of his term of enlistment. and
that the order to this effect was read on dress
parade at Falmouth before the battle of
Fredericksburg. But he again took leg-bail
and the regiment saw no more of him till the
war was over and Johnny came marching
home" We learn that W. f. Crockett is
now a magnetic physician of Boston, This
is who he is, and these facts will establish
the value of his defence of Dr. Garcelop
If we have erred in any statement we will
thank any member of the gallant 4th-except
Crockett to set US right.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-12

There is good deal of plain speaking
among thoughtful men at the present time
in opposition to third term for Grant.
In spite of the high opinion entertained
of him as the great leader in the victory
over the rebellion, there is widespread
and strong opposition to comforting upon
him another term and thus opening the
way for the establishment of dangerous
innovation in our national politics.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-12

The New Religion wants to know chow
much money has been squeezed out of the
people in this State, presumably all for
religion. but in reality for the purpose of
running the republican machine" Why
don't that paper ask and answer how
much it received frem the fusionists to
change its professedly religious columns
to an advocacy of the worst delusions and
the biggest crimes of the wickedest polit-
ical party ever known in this State?
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-12

The New Religion says we have mot
found courage to denounce the Wallace
X. White bribery business" That we
have not courage to denounce White is
true. for we know he is innocent, but
Swan and Hartman we have denounced
roundly as they deserve to be. BY the
way will the New Religion inform us
what its two proteges have done with the
$2Oo5 they say they received last winter
Have they used it as their ownp
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-12

The Boston land Maine and Eastern
railroads have buried the hatchet, smoked
the pipe OF peace, and gone to work to
contrive how they can in union make the
people pay the little bills which they have
incurred in fighting one another.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-12

Mr.. Weed also gives brief review Of the
circumstances attending the first nomi-
nation Of Grant for President, in which he
with many other distinguished men OF
New York was an actor. OF all who then
favored Grants nomination he knows only
one who fAvors his nomination now.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-12

The Tribune says: 1T looks now as if
the Massachusetts Convention, in spite of
the four Governors all in row, would be
anti-Grant two to one. OF course, the
Massachusetts hostility to Blaine is not to
be placated. Nevertheless. the Maine
statesman will probably have from one
fourth to one.third of the convention
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-12

According to the indianapolis Journal
the republicans were enabled to win theiI
surprising victory in New Albany, Ind
by the Germans. who generally voted with
them.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-12

The survivors Of the old Sixth Massa-
chusetts Regiment are to hold their an
nual reunion in Baltimore on Monday,
10th inst. Their first experiences
in that city, in the early days of April.
1861. were in meeting rebel mob. They
expect. and will have q more friendly
welcome this time.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-12

DIR. Parker drew from the State Treas
ury last year as Councillor and for few
other items the sum Of 81 GIG No won
der his paper earnestly advocates retrench.
-ment and reform.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-12
NOTICE.
BUSINESS NOTICE.
Assessors Notice,
To the Tax-Payers of the City of Augusta:

To the Tax-Payers of the City of Augusta:
You are hereby notified to bring in true and com
pete lists of polls and real and personal
not by laweS mpt from taxation, of which you wer,
possessed on the first day of April, $780, and also a
Executor, Administrator Guardian or Trustee Fo,
the purpose of receiving said lists and administering
the oath authorized thereto the undersigned Asses
sors of said city, will be in session at their Office n
Granite Block, each Saturday, before or on the l5tl
day of May next from 9 TO u o'clock A. NJ and from
to o'clock, L. NJ, and also on all stormy days III
to and including that date.
Failing to bring in such lists, you will thereby be
barred OF any right to make application to the Coun
ty Commissioners for an abatement of any take.
which may be assessed against YOU.
Blanks for returns may be had of us on application
or by calling at the City rreasurer's Office
JOSEPH A. HOMAN, Assessors
EHASTUS HASKELL, of
ASA ID. TOWNSEND. J Augusta.
Augusta, March y, 1sSO. mar22. ttillmayi5
Maine Standard and Gospel Banner please copy.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-12

Wei De Meyers Catarrh Cure. speedy
and Certain Antidote for Catarrh, Snuffles,
Influenza and Cold in the Head. A wonder
ful Constitutional remedy and Absolute Cure
Delivered at sl.50 a package. Pamphlets
furnished by Druggists or mailed free by d.
b. Dewey & CO., As Dey Street n. Y.
Monday, March, Is.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-12

An Arizona letter to the Virginia (Nev. }
Enterprise says: There are a great
many Mormons in Arizona, and more are
coming in every year. They say they
were sent here by the President of the
Church, John Taylor, and have specific in
structions. They are getting possession
OF water and springs, and seek to exclude
all other settlers.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-12
STATE OF MAINE.

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
Augusta, April S, 1850.
A adjourned session of the Executive Council
"A will be held in the Council chamber at Angus
ia, commencing Monday, the 10Th day of April inst
at O'Clock r. N. AT this session taxation of Rail
road and Telegraph companies, under the acts Of
1880. will be considered and desired hearings will
be granted to interested parties.
Attest - S. J. CHADBOURNE,
aprl0fW&wlt Secretary of State.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-12
pr1,.pu,pYp Jobn HINT of proyi1en,

REMARKABLE. John Hunt, of Providence,
r. l.. found himself seized with general
dropsy. His body swelled to an enormous
size; he could not lie down, and death
seemed inevitable. His Kidneys were also
badly affected. The services of renowned
physician were secured, and a prescription
was made after a thorough examination. Mr..
Hunt began to improve at once, aad after a
time was restored to perfect health. The
family used the medicine in similar cases
with the same results. They named it
HUNTS REMEDY, the Great Kidney and
Liver Medicine, and it is now sold by all
druggists. Trial size, IS cents.
april6+&w1w
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-12

The Maine Standard says not a word
about that $1,000 drawn by E. F. Pillsbu-
ry and Co. from. the State Treasury with
out bills or vouchers to be found for the
same.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-12
DIR. Parker'S Plum.

from the Bangor Wing and Courier.
The total amount of pay and emoIumenls
received by DR.. Parker during his years in
cumbency was q ,616, of this amount he
| receives:
| For travel to attend sessions of Council, $500
| For attendance on Legislative session, 100
For az days attendance (the Council journal
| showing but 40 days) III
Making, sllo3
1t also appears that at the last session of
the Council, ending Dec. 81, he was not
present single day, vet on the 9Th day of
January, 1880, he was allowed $40 for his
attendance at that session. He was also paid
1923 for time and expenses visiting State
Liquor Agency, April 81, % and 90, the
Council then being in session, and he receiv-
ing pay for attendance on the same.
He also received pay for time and expen-
| ses on Special Committee"-on what ser
vice not stated-in "Dec. '79-the Council
being in session from Nov. 26, till Dec. 81.
inclusive, $40
He was also paid for:
Visit to Insane Hospital at June meeting, As
For same in July. As
-" ' at other times. "a
Visit to Prison and Reform School, ''in Sept" 81
visit to Liquor Agency rs above, %
Add footing given above, 1,1g3
Amounting in all to s1,4s5
As he gives no dates to the above named
visits, it does not appear whether or not they
were made during the session of the Council.
while being paid for his attendance thereon,
but judging from the above bills when the
dates were given, they doubtless were. In
addition to these, be received for six copies
OF the "North Star" at the
State House, Sl2
And for Advertising in the same, ll9
Add footing ~ above, 14S5
Making in all the neat little sum of 81 GIG
for his share of the ''emoluments. Per
haps the Doctor, through the ''North Star
will explain the mode adopted by the Council
of calculating their accounts SO that they
were paid for being in two places at the
same time, as well. also. as being in places
where they were not, and also tell who il
was that conceived the brilliant project of
"whipping the devil around the stump so as
to get double mileage for the Legislative ses
sion BY adjourning before the close of the
session of legislature and then holding another
session so that mileage could be charged
for both sessions. Twinkle. twinkle, little
Star" and illuminate this dark subject.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-12

"THE BEST COUCH MEDICINE in the World. :
The old Vegetable Pulmonary Baisam
Cutler Bros. & Co.. Boston. Small reduced
to Soc Large, 81. Jan.3 .3Ot&w3m.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-12

DIR. c. W. BE, ,soN's CELERY and CHAMoNILE
Nervous Headache, Dyspeptic Headache, NeuralQis
and Nervousness, and will cure any case. Price SC
cents, postage free. Parsons, Bangs Co.. Portland
General Agents.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-12

The VOltaic Belt Co., Marshall, Mich.
Will send their celebrated Electro VoItaic
Belts to the afflicted upon 80 days trial
Speedy cures guaranteed. They mean what
they say. Write to them without delay.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-12

Rings Vegetable Ambrosia restores gray hair I,
its original color prevents the hair from falling
and is one of the finest dressings for the hair in tn
gists, Gen'l Ag'ts. iulyo2t& Stf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-12
NOTICE.

I HEREBY notify the public that have been
Il appointed Superintendent of Burials, for the
City of Augusta, and 81 perntendent of Forest Grove
Cemetery. am prepared to attend to all orders for
Funerals. Will also furnish hacks and carriages
Orders may be left at my residence, No. % Oak
Street.
CHARLES A. WADSWoRTH,
aprQt3m
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-12

DR.. Cutters Shoulder Braces correct the habit of
STOPPING. Parsons, bangs & Co., Wholesale Drug
gists, Portland General Agents
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-12

Unfermented Canadian barley, malt and
fresh hops are the ingredients Of Malt Bit
tiers.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-12
Misrfllaneous.
TO LET

HOUSE on Winthrop street, suunv ,o
III nine nice rooms, good hard and so,s s,nmeht. ns
Apply to JOSEPH ANTHONY, or at oI water.
Street. !" .asirop
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-12
WANTED!

A GOOD Sash and Blind Maker. Apnlv %
IA c: ID. LAWRENCE & CO., FaIrfsiS n
mar20t 0tmaylt "e'a' Me.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-12
by the advice and consent Of the Executive Coun.
ell, hereby appoint


Ihs custom has come down to ms from our fathers.
On this day they sought forgiveness Of sins, and
carried all their wants to God in prayer. Let Us.
win sins as numerous, wants great, and burdens
~ seavy, ask. as they did, forgiveness and help from
the only true sousce. Let US ask God for wisdom
Tor honesty Of purpose; for peace and plenty; fcr
state and national prosperity; for the Of
cry ehorf In behalf Of free government. and let
humble ourselves before Him and acknowledge His
providence In all the events of life.
Given 1t the Council Chamber, At Augusta, thi,
fhirty.hrst day 0f March, In the year Of our Lord
one thousand eight hundred and eighty and Of
the Independence Of the United states Of Amercs
the one hundred and fourth.
DANIEL +. DAVIS.
BY the Governor,
SUMNER j. CHADBoURNE, Secretary Of State.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-12
SAFE FOR SALE.

vTNHE safe formerly in use by NJ NJ. Swan
L Ter. This is large safe good as new. ma Jewe vel
be sold very low. Inquire of G. C. VOsF as "u WI
=" MAN mar3O'eo,o,-.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-12
HOUSE TO LET

GLEN COTTAGE. situated on Mt. Vernon
" nue. in good repair. Rent low. Inquire 90 S'e'
mar30teod2w j. p WYWv%
Morning journal and courier., 1880-05-10
The SaltareIlO-An Odd Roman Dance.
 [Rome letter to the HourJ


 There is dance, however, which has never yet reached the stage, and that is the 'Salta rello," so called on account of an occasional jump, which is marked by 8 stroke of the tambourine. The step is very simple, and there are only few bars of music. The dance is essentially Of Roman origin and must be as old as Rome itself. Pinelli represents it in his celebrated designs. It is danced on occa sions of merrimsnt, both in the houses and the streets, and is to be seen to perfection in rustic gatherings. Being once at country ball, in 8 neighborhood untrodden till then by foreign foot, I saw it in perfection. was visiting a little town among the Apen- hines, far away from railroads. Some of the inhabitants said one day that we must go s'in- to the country" and see the brothers G. two octogenarians who fought under Napo- leon l., and were rich landed proprietors for that part of Italy). When we arrived all the people were in the fields. The door of the houses, or rather huts, on the one street were open, and thus we could see within and judge of the furniture. It was as poor as poor could be, but cleaner than one had been taught to expect in Italian peasants huts. Almost at the further end of the street was little square, with the church in the center, and around 1t the school house and the houses in which lived the pastor, the school master, the chemist; the policeman, the priest and our brothers G.. We found the two old men sitting in big arm C0alKb, OppOslb5 Sacn OtAor. A5 BULL as tAoy saw the party of friends who had come to see them they began to cry like children. They then called for refreshments, and in few minutes the table was loaded with bread, cheese, fruit, ham and every kind of dried sausage which the house contained. When the Iaborers returned from the field, 1t was soon noised abroad that some foreigners had come to visit the brothers G--, so it was de- cided to get up ball, they being then sure that they would be treated to wine and cake Cuxuries untasted except at great fes- tivals or occasions of this kind). During dinner the school room was cleared A plat
Morning journal and courier., 1880-05-10
Oolored Heroes.

Two colored laborers, named Telfair and Stewart, went down into fre-well in Charles ton on Thursday morning. A few moments later overcome by poisonous vapors, they were lying in the mud and water gasping for breath. A co1ored Iaborer named Simons hastened to their relief. As soon as he felt the first effects of the noxious gas hs was hauled out. Undismayed, a colored man named William Robertson insisted on being lowered down into the we'll. AS he touched the bottom he fell forward as if shot There were now three helpless, dying men in the well. Volunteers were not wanting. ool ored man named James Seymour descended into the depths, and fell as those who preced- ed him had done.
 Stewart, one of the two men who went down to clean out the we'll, was taken out alive. Telfair, his companion, was dead. These two, Stewart and Telfair, were engaged in their usual work. Robertson and Sey- mour, who endeavored to save the stricken laborers, were dead when their bodies were removed. They died for their friends Brave and loyal hearts had throbbed under the dus- ky skin. Knowing that they risked their lives, they demanded that they be allowed to make an effort to rescue the men of their own who were breathing their last. They shared the lot of the man whom they hoped to preserve to his wife and children. Their own wivss are widows, and their children are orphans.
 When white men bear themselves as Sey- mour and Robertson did, their names ring through the land as heroes and martyrs. Shall less honor be paid to the two colored men who, with no hope of reward or expecta- ton of fame, sacrificed their lives on the altar >of humanity? They are heroes and martyrs -an honor, an example and, we trust, an in spiration to their race, The spirit of true freedom is, indeed, abroad when unlettered colored laborers can rise to such height
Morning journal and courier., 1880-05-10
How a aTown Cot a Queer Name.


 What's in mama? A good deal, we are told, and how came Tombstone, Arizona, to have such 8 name It was not borrowed or stolen from any other place on the globe, nor even suggested by novel or gazetteer. The story goes and it is true, that two young men, brothers, when about to start from Tucson on prospecting tour into the Dragoon Noun tains, Sonora, or somewhere else, were ad- vised to give up the undertaking, for if they persisted they would find neither mine nor fortunes, but their ''tombstones" instead. The boys bravely bade good-by to their friends, though emphatically warned that they would never come back alive. The prospectors went off, and following that "blind trail, " al- ready referred to, came to this plain and made their camp. On looking about they saw ledge of ore cropping out several feet, all marked and rich with the precious metaIs. ''We have found our mbstones," they ex- claimed, and no other name would do to des- ignate the camp. The town has adopted the name, which, if not poetic or classical, is cer- tainly original. A valuable tombstone, too, it must be confessed, for these Schieffelin Brothers last week sold their half interest in tho mine and mill for $1, ,0OO, 900 to parties in Boston and Philadelphia. Now that so many mines are located in this Tombstone district, this first discovery Is known at present as ''The Tough Nut"
Morning journal and courier., 1880-05-10
THE GREAT CONTEST.

It is now considered impossible for anybody to be nominated at Chicago on the first ballot
 The States which have not yet elected dele gates are Alabama, Colorado, Florida, nli- nois Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebras- ka, Nevada and West Virginia, having in all 146 votes in the convention. There are be- sides some territories having 8 or 10 votes. If Grant has at present 250 votes. which is more than the best fgurers allow him, he needs 129 more for majority, and where he is to get them does not appear. If he gets 75 out of the delegates yet to be elected he will do well. Blaine is expected to gain by the coming con- ventions enough to bring him up nearly or quite even with Grant. If the unprejudiced and impartial counts and predictions are at all correct. the two leading candidates will go into the convention with somewhere near 300 votes each. Sherman is allowed about 100 votes, Edmunds 36, and Washburne from 12 to 20. These figures are made on the as sumption that the unit rule will not be en- forced, as there is no reason to believe it will.