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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-11-20

the spinal cord between the skull and the
first vertebra of the neck, destroying the VIC
tim as the matadore destroys the bull. They
pierce the medulla oblongata, the very Gen.
tire of life, and Immediately extinguish mo-
ton, consciousness. and sensation. This Is
one Of the many instances in which the IN
stinct of animals has anticipated the taroy
deductions of science. The ferret is 80 mas
terly a rat-slayer that there seems to be every
reason for introducing him into our domestic
economy, As he will accomplish what trap,
poison. cat. and dog have not and can not.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-11-20
General News.

A man in Bucks county, Pennsylvania, has
just ended lawsuit of AZ years standing,
and recovered six cents damages.
The Viceroy of Ireland receives 500, OOC
year and allowances, but loses money be.
cause of the hospitality he must give.
Rev. DR.. Sims of Brooklyn has been cleo.
ed to the CHARACTERISTIC Of Cyracuse Uni.
versity.
The widening of the N. B. Railway WILL il
is said, in consideration of the new rolling
stock, immense amount of labor, etc., re-
quired, cost about 100000.
Mr.. Joseph :B. Wilson, who died at Col.
lierstown. Va. few days ago, bequeathed
his entire estate to the Union Theological
Seminary, making with previous gifts total
of about $50, 200.
vennor the Canadian Gather prophet. pre-.
diets a severe winter, and says that q seven.
teen hour snow storm will commence al
Il.35 A. NJ. on December 22d. The fall, &C.
cordiny to Mr.. Vennor, will reach an average
depth of eleven feet.
The long talked-of Passion Play at Booth 3
Theatre will be presented on Dec. 9th, i'm
mediately after the close of Mile Bernhardt's
engagement. 1t will be to a great extent
spectacular, and will comprise procession,
choruses and dancing.
Daniel Burr, night Waterman, on reach
ing his home, in Cleveland, o., early
Wednesday morning, found his family and
two guests, comprising six persons in all,
Frustrated with coal gas from base burner
stove. One child was dead, and only one of
the others will recover.
The Postmaster General has ordered post
masters to refuse payment of money orders
and refuse to deliver letters addressed to By
ron H. Robb and others, proprietors Of the
ssSingapore Tobacco Company" The Amer
lean and European Secret Service Company"
s'The Monitor Lamp Company" and other
enterprises extensively advertised.
The northern magnetic pole of the earth
is at present near the Arctic circle on the me-
ridian of Omaha. Hence the needle does
not everywhere point to the astronomical
north, and is constantly variable within GER
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-11-20

Mice and rats seem to increase very rapid
ly in the haunts of civilization. especially in
large cities. Seaports are particularly in
tested with them, as New Workers know but
too well. These vermin have grown to be a
supreme nuisance there, notably in old houses,
which are fairly overrun. They multiply
every year, appearing in numbers where a
short time ago they were hardly seen. How
to get rid of mice and rats is serious prob
lem with householders, who are often forced
to move on their account. Even an entirely
new house is apt to be invaded after a few
months, and to be seriously hurt as place
of residence BY the ravages of the noxious
animals. Traps. however ingenious Of con-
trivance, do little or no good after brief
while, as the cunning creatures detect their
purpose, and either avoid them or secure the
bait without danger of captivity. Cats get
lazy. good mouser will in few months
become Indifferent to what has been its favor
lite pursuit. And any ordinary cat is afraid
of rats, as well it might be, and will seldom
venture to attack them. They are generally
too wary for terrier, which with all his vig-
ilance and ferocity, is frequently deceived by
them. 1t is thought that the introduction Of
ferrets into houses would mitigate the annoy
ance. They are often employed in Europe to
destroy such vermin, and were so employed
BY the old Romans. If kept from the cold
they are easily taken care of, and, although
not docile or affectionate, they are ranked as
domesticated animals. They are natives of
Africa, and dependent on man, both here and
in Europe, as without his aid they would
perish. They will soon rid house. it is
said. Of mice and rats, which have natural
dread of them. and have been known to de-
sert premises that they occupy. They are =
terrible and unrelenting foe. They are noe
turnal. sleeping nearly all day, and very
watchful at night, when the household pests
commit most of their depredations. Their
smallness and slenderness enable them fire.
quently to follow rats into holes and kill
them in trice. The general belief that they
destroy life BY sucking blood is erroneous,
notw outstanding the statements Of naturalists,
from Button to Culver and Godfrey St. Hill
aire. After death. they, like other members
of the weasel tribe, doubtless suck the blood
of their victims, but they kill too quickly for
SO slow process. It has been shown by re-
peated experiment that they often infiict but
. single wound, which psoves almost instan-
taneously fatal. They then, as rule. quit
their victim 1t once and kill another in the
came way. The simple wound 10 under or
behind the ear, and may or may not pierce
Ne large hood vessels. The CANNES enter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-11-20
Liebis Cos Coca Beef Tonic

as far superior to the fashionable and illu-
sive preparations Of beef, wine and iron, u
says Prof F. W. Hunt. NJ. D., Honorary
Member Imperial Medical Society of St.
Petersburg, Russia, ETC., etc. Sold BY all
druggists.
1t will reconstruct the most shattered and
enfeeblcd, re-invigorate the aged and infirm,
and make sickly children blooming and
healthy.
II is invaluable in all female complaints,
removing irregularity, pains and exhaustion.
And it quiets restless children and infants.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-11-20
BY the advice Of the Executive Council, do hereby
appoint
Thursday, the Twenty-f'fth Day
Of November, instant,

A . day Of public Thanksgiving and Praise 10 our
Father liz Heaven, for His kind care over the people
Of this State In the year that Is now closing Living
under one common Government. that is grand and
strong enough protect citizen In the full en-
ioym~m Of all his rights II il BETTING that We should
unite with our fellow -countrymen upon that day. al
the Invitation OF the President Of the United states
in solemn acknowledgement Of the goodness Of God
wherswith our State and Nation have been so abuns
antly blest May the hearts Of our people be moved
to give earnest thanks that peace and plenty. health
and prosperity, prevail throughout all our borders
and that the principles Of liberty established by the
Fathers who gave this service. grow stronger as
the years Of the Republic 20 By.
- Given at the Council Chamber at Augusta
LIS! this fifteenth day Of November In the
t~-) year Of Lord one thousand eight
hundred md eighty. and of the indcpend
ence of the United states Of America. the
one hundred aud fifth.
DANIELF. DAVIS.
BY the Governor.
=. j. CHADBOURNE, Secretary Of State
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-11-20

The Santa Domingo congress has passed a
decree that, considering the proofs sufficient
that the remains found in the cathedral in
1876 are those Of Christopher Columbus, a
monument to enshrine them be erected at
the capitol. All American governments are
solicited to make subscriptions therefor, the
government Of Santa Domingo contributing
$4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-11-20

Regulate first the stomach, second the
liver: especially the first, so as to perform
their functions perfectly and you will remove
at least nineteen twentieths of all the ills that
mankind is heir to, in this or any other eli
mate. Hop Bitters is the only thing that will
give perfectly healthy natural action to these
two organs.-Maine Farmer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-11-20

Without pretending to give an editorial
opinion of remedy of which we know
nothing personally, we desire to ask those of
our readers who are afflicted with scrofulous
or other disorders of the blood, to examine
and test the claims of Hoods Sarsaparilla.
1t comes to us with high individual endorse
ments, is compounded by practical druggists,
and is made of materials recognized as
valuable by all physicians.
nov2Ofeodlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-11-20

The Peruvian Syrup has cured thousands
who were suffering from Dyspepsia, Debility,
Liver Complaint, Boils, Humors, Female
Complaints, &C. Pamphlets free to any ad-
dress. Seth w. Fowle & Sons, Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-11-20

Wei De Meyers Catarrh Cure. The most
important medical discovery since vaccina
ton. An absolute Cure for Catarrh BY Alb
sorptnon. Sold by all Druggists, or delivered
by d. d. Dewey & Co., No. 46 Dey Street,
N. Y. Pamphlets with full explanations and
overwhelming proofs mailed free.
Marl3feat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-11-20
Special Notices.
A CARD.

A CARD.
To all who are suffering from the errors and indis
retions Of youth, nervous weakness, early decay
oss Of manhood, &C., will send . recipe that will
cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. This ereatremedy
was discovered BY . missionary in South America.
Send self addressed envelope to the REV. JOSEPH
T. INMAN. Station d, Ne,o YorkCify.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-11-20
BosTox, Jan. 3, 1879

+. W. KINsMAN, Eso.-Dear Sir: Adam
sons Botanic Cough Balsam seems to give
universal satisfaction, both as to quality and
price. We sell more of it than all other
cough medicines put together. and have yet
to hear of the first intimation in which it has
failed to give satisfaction. Yours truly,
Rrsr Bios. & BIRD,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-11-20

The best Blood Remedy in the world is D
R. v. G. 1t will clear ladies' complexion Of
pimples, moth patches and sallowness. Try
it. Guaranteed by your own druggists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-11-20
Commissioners Notice.

Inc ne undersigned. Commissioners appointed by the
tas exs@ine the claims Of creditors against the ca
.se o. harriet Huat. late of Pttston deceased rem
the 9Th day of sept 1880 are allowed for s.d cr1d
% present and prove their Claims ana that thev
u IN session for the purpose of receiyins said
neL said Pittston. at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon ~
~ ~. On Monday the I'D day Of Noyemhey and "
On Monday the 18th day Of February next. AH'
MA. J. II CARPKNrER
u. J. DoNMRLL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-11-20

Parties sick and afflicted run no risk in
buying d. r. V. G. Guaranteed by your
own Druggist to give satisfaction, or money
refunded. Try it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-11-20

Do Nor THROW Your LIFE away by
neglecting a chronic cough, that HALE's
HONEY OF HoREHoUND AND TAR would cure
in few days.
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in one
minute.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-11-20

Have Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry al
ways at hand. 1t cures Coughs, Colds,
Bronchitis, Whooping Cough, Group, In
fuenza, Consumption. and all Throat and
Lung Complaint. so cents and o. bot
tie.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-11-20

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN. that the subscf.
\ Der has been duly appointed Administrators
with the will annexed, on the estate of
EPHRAIM s. SMITH, late of Wayne,
IN the County of kennebec, deceased intestate ana
has undertaken that trust by giving bond the law
directs: All persons, Therefore, having demana'
against the estate of said deceased desired TO "a
hibi the for settlement and all indebted to sag
estate are requested to make Immediate paymsn5 "
October 4, 1sao 3wA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-11-20

Teacher, authors and others Of sedentary
habits highly prize Malt Bittsss.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-11-20

Will send their celebrated Elcctro-V oltalc
Belts to the afflicted upon 80 days trial.
Speedy cures guaranteed. They mean what
they say. Write to them without delay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-11-20
M. M. LEAHY
Physician and Surgeon.
OFFICE IN DARBY RLOCK
OFFICE HOURS, 2tosP.M.
noyl,ftf
Notice.

d; Croker has moved to Hotel North, where he
may 6e found nights. Once usual 1t Old Cush
noS Aouse- nOvlSttf
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-06-26

and down the river, while the vast au.
dience shouted forth their loud huzzas
The whole scene was one of the mos;
exciting and impressive Exhibited on
the soil of Louisiana. The ceremony
signalized the great event of the militia.
~ abandonment by the United States
of its last stronghold within the State,
All the other forts and arsenals had been
already abandoned and occupied by the
citizen soldiery of Louisiana, and now
the Oldest ef all the military possessions
of the Federal power, which had been so
rudely snatched from its bold conquer
ors fifty years before, was restored to the
descendants Of those who, in the name
OF American liberty, had expelled there
from the representatives of a foreign
despotism, and asserted the independ-
ence of a people, who, in resistance to
every form of oppression, wrong, usur.
patton and injustice, were willing to
risk their lives-their all.
This scene of military interest and dis
play was followed in few days by one
of a purely civil and political character,
which possessed still greater signif.
cance and involved . larger and graver
influence and results than those de-
scribed. This will be the third and clos
ing scene of the drama enacted on the
stage of our historic little capital.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-06-26
For the Capitolian
YOU AND /.

A journey is this life Of ours,
Through bright and toilsome ways,
May not help to strew with flowers
And brighter make you days.
When months and years seem but q day
B7 pleasure made so short,
I'll Danish every care away
And never from you part.
AS lowering clouds hang DER your path,
And threatening seem to fall
'Tis all in love and not in wrath,
You'll hear our Father call.
When time crowns you with honorel age,
And days no longer grow,
III cheer your hopes, your gricfs assuagc
And brighten every woe.
Though sorrow may 'ertake thee
Misfortune blight thy life:
There's one who'll ne 'er forsake thee
Your own true, loving wife.
And when we cross the river
Which leads us to our home
May we meet and sing forever,
As We together roam. Z. p W.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-06-26

The St. Bernard Eagle, some time ago
was awarded the contract for printing
the delinquent tax list OF that parish,
and recently presented a bill to the police
jury for that and other parish printing.
The police jury laid the bill on the
table, and now the Eagle is in bad
way and wishes it hadn't worked so
hard for the election of the present
administration.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-06-26

my scene of the drama enacted on tn
stage of our historic little capital.
THEDARE.DEVIL FORREST.
ONE OF THE MOST PICTURESQUE CHARAC
TIERS OF TIEwAR OF THE REBRLLlON.
An ex.Confederate officer in the Cincinnati
| Enquirer.
| No man ever exacted stricter obedienc,
or more thoroughly maintained it. II,
brooked no disobedience of his owl
orders, and he resented their infractio1
with characteristic fire.
When his command needed supplies he
stopped on no technicalities of obstruc
tion them. The writer well remember,
once sending requsition for food and
forage to an officer at one ofthe railroad
stations, and was refused on the grounds
that the supplies belonged to an infantry
command in the rear. Forrest having
failed in the same manner to obtain
needed provisions, coolly took what he
wished without further parley, stating
that if any complaint was made he
General Forrest) was responsible. His
services were SO valuable that his sum-
mary methods were eoverlooked. He sad
to the writer in explanation of his taking
these supplies that he never hesitated to
override formalities when he deemed it
necessary that he would break thous-
and of them at any cost to himself before
bis men and horses should suffer for want
OF subsistence, and that the infantry in
camp could get plenty more, while bis
men, always in active service on the
front, could not obtain supplies all the
time.
Another instance of his disregard of
rules was that he allowed bis men to
absent themselves just when he pleased.
He had his troops on hand on all necess-
ary occasions for march or fighting or
picket duty. He would turn a whole
regiment loose for day or two when in |
the vicinity Of their homes, or when they |
could be spared, and this when there
were positive orders against it from
army headquarters. And the practical
result oft was that it absolutely ben
Gifted the service; it satisfied and en-
'ouraged the men, and made them better
oldiers. No generalpunished desertion
more severely or demanded harder
ervice, and none took more RESPONSE.
'ility in behalf Of the comfort or pleasure
# his command.
While the writer connected lines with
'orrest the scouts of that officer we're
onstantly in front and rear. Forrest
ot only reconnoitred his own ground.
ut that OF everybody else. Hir search
'r information was unceasing. 1t was
bis restless watchfulness and inquiry
nat constituted one of bis chief traits.
lie scouts were ubiquitous. They went (
Verywhere and they exhausted every
'urce Of news. Wherever he went he
I'D every road, path, thicket and point
observation or approach, front, flank
nd rear, picketed, and IN addition his
outs swarmed for miles around, send.
g bulletins to him hourly. .
Just before th. '.'ettle of Chickamaura
10 writer was ir cc; caand Of brigade
cavalry at Alpine, Ga. Forrest passed
going to the front and inquired Of
70 condition of matters and the news
the enemy. He received all of the
formation obtainable, and as he start
of to the front he bowed adieu and v
id: I believe will 90 and give them
lows a dar."
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-06-26

circumstance of glorious war. They
were formed in line for review, and pre-.
sented most impressive array of young
ardent, determined soldiers.
Presently rode ON tho ground the
Governor Of Louisiana, with q large
staff. He was received by the line with
9 present arms. There was large
crowd OF civilians, public officials, and
all the legislators, then in session, as
interested and sympsthizing spectators.
People from the city Of New Orleans and
from the adjacent country had flocked
to the little town to witness and parti.
cipate in the great ceremony about to
be performed.
1t was brief, emphatic and signif-
cant ceremony.
A large United States flag, from which
fifteen stars had been erased, was pro-
uuSCu: auu d ucIdll OTucCcu 10 uOlSG IL
on the lofty staff in tie centre of the
parade ground.
Some difficulty arose in the execution
OF the order from the cutting of the ropes
and the truck Of the staff. Then an in.
trepid soldier volunteered to climb the
staff and attach the new flag. 1t was a
perilous undertaking. bnt gallantly per-
formed. %
The new flag was given to the breeze.
Fifteen of the stars which had once Gilt.
tered on that flag were no longer visi-
BILE. Those only We're retained which
represented the States that were regar-
led as friendly to Louisiana.
AS this new banner tloated proudly
lpon the keen air of a winter day the
'oiunteers saluted with impressive ar
dor, the bands struck up the stirring
notes of that popular and exciting air Of
Dixie" and the cannon doomed forth
With loud salvos, which echoed far up
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1880-07-18

1 now respectfully ask the voters Of the
United States to take my view OF that res
t~oration of the peoples money, and let 1t
go as q virtuous act.
There are no doubt other questions az
fecting my personal character which will
come before the country; those which L
nave specified seem to me to be among the
most important. Ny earnest desire is that,
whatever course political discussion may
take between now and November, we may
be spared a campaign of calumny.
On the other hand. if culture and CLASH
cal attainmeuts are to have any weight in
the contest now opening-if, as has been
recently suggested in the speech OF a distin-
| guished Massachusetts Senator, the school
master is to be given a hearing-I can
promise that, like the blind Tyrt@us at the
terrible pass Of Salamis, inspiring the
Athenian Old Guard by combing out his
long locks in the presence Of the Egyptian
hosts, l shall be found at the front of the
Republican column, carrying confidence to
the hearts of voters by the GOODNESS with
which, in the hottest Of the fight, / shall
bring out from time to time some OF the
treasures Of a cultivated mind.
/ remain, gentlemen, your fellow citizen,
JAMES A. GARFIELD.
Mentor, Ohio, July IL, 1880.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1880-07-18
A LETTER FROM GOVERNOR
HENDRICKS.

Our Republican friends have been bor-
rowing a great deal Of trouble about the
feeling of Governor Hendricks and
friends in Indiana, relative to the ticket
nominated at Cincinnati. The following
private letter from Governor Hendricks
to q friend in New Jersey is made public.
1t serves to set at rest some Republican
doubts as to how Indiana intends to vote:
INDIANAPOLIS, July -, 1880.
Col. JOHN FERRY.
MY DEAR SIR / was very glad to re-
ceive your kind letter of the 28th ult. I
very sincerely thank you for it. As my
friend, l want You to feel assured that I
have no grievances growing out Of the Gin
ctnnatt Convention. The New York dele
CATION assured the delegations from other
States that / could not carry that State, and
that prevented my support from them. A
State that doubted my ability to carry New
York did well not to support me. 1 want
you to be assured also that I will most
cheerfully and earnestly do my part to Sc
cure success. IS will all my friends in this
State. We will carry the State. The ticket
takes very well, and makes some gains from
the Republican ranks. We have no special
return Of hard times, such as you describe
% appearing in New Jersey and Pennsyl-
vAnia, but the impression prevails that we
ought to have . change OF national admin
istrataon. ! have no doubt OF the success
OF the ticket. With best wishes, truly
yours. T. A. HENDRICKS.