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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-07-11
General News.

The Australian ministry has resigned.
There is talk of prohibitofy law in Ala
bama.
Ex-Gov. G.. c. Washburn is in improving
health at German Springs.
A fire, involving the loss of 81, 900, 900
and several lives, visited Cincinnati, last
week.
All the newspapers in Prague have been
suppressed. and the University closed by the
government
At public meeting in New York resolu-
tons in favor of free canal in the State
were passed.
NJ. Charles Adolphe Wartz, the prominent
French chemist and member of the Insti-
tute and of the academy of Medicine, has
been elected a life Senator of France.
The weather at Chicago. H., on Thursday
was very hot. There were two fatal sun
strokes. There were 20 deaths in the city on
Wednesday, 80 on Thursday, against the
usual rate of 40.
The friends of Mr.. Edward w. Doherty,
the MarbIehead man who clastisedthe scoun-
drel at Washington, who gloried in the shoot
ing Of the President, have raised money with
which to purchase gold-headed ebony cane
to be presented to him.
Last weeks mortality in st. Louis was
the heaviest Of the year. the deaths number
ing 23s, which was 50 more than occurred
the week before, and 7G more than during
the week ending July 3, 1880. The mortal
ify among infants was very high, l54 children
under years old having died.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-07-11

Nearly all the recent Presidents have been
more or less annoyed by lunatics, most of
whom have been possessed of the notion that
the Presidency belonged to them and had
been wrongtully withheld by the incumbent
Of that time. General Grant. however, had
the novel experience of being waited upon by
an insane Irishman. who declared that if he
{the President) didn't quit peeping through
he would kill him at once. He had pistol
with him when he made this threat, and the
General was cool enough to assure him that
it should not happen again, wbereupon he
went away satisfied and was soon arrested
and taken to an asylum.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-07-11

'There seems to be prevailing opinion
among our exchanges" says the Richmond
Debt Payer, ''that there are but two Republi-
can papers in Virginia, viz; The Valley
Virginian and the Debt Payer. There are
in fact five, the additional ones being the
Martinsvlle Herald, Henry County; the
Virginia Star (Which is edited by negroes),
Richmond, and the Telephone, Loudoun
County,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-07-11

The coinage during the fiscal year has
amounted to SIS, 1Ss ,s64 gold, and S27. .6+9.-
966.15 silver. beside S405, l09.95 in base
metal-in all, Sl06, 1ss, ,140,7 20. The coinage
of the gold was mainly due to the enormous
Importation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-07-11

Sir Edward Thornton, the British minister,
having been transferred to st. Petersburg,
sailed at noon, July 9th, in the Cunard steam
ship Bothnia for Liverpool, accompanied by
Lady Thornton and his family. Previous to
his departure he was waited upon by deputa-
tions from various British organizations of
New York and presented with resolutions of
regret at his departure
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-07-11
NO. 161.

up Thursday morning. and the circular saws,
and other machines at the well known es-
Enlistment are di>secting logs, under the
SUPPLEMENTARY of Mr.. n. c. Rice. youngest
son of the late Hon. VIM. Rice.
WALDO.
4 Grand Army Post was mustered in at
Liberty last week by the Commander of Ed
win Libby Post of Rockland. The name of
the new post is Elbridge II. Bradstreet Post,
in honor of n young man of Liberty who
starved in Libby Prison.
A few of a large number of boys engaged
in riot on the morning of the 4th, at Belfast
were before the Police Court on Tuesday,
on complaint of VIM. Pottle. They recog-
nized in the sum of $500 for their appearance
at the October term of court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-07-11

KENNEBEC COUSTT-Jn Probate Court. nf
augusta, the second Monday Of June, 1881.
NTARE ROLLINS, Executor Of the will OF Lydia
WI SWEET. late of China, having pefitioned for
distribution TO The legaees Of money in his hands:
ORDERED, That notice thereof be given three
weeks successiyeIy prior 20 the second Monday of
July next. IN the Kennebec Journal, u news
paper printed in Augusta, that all persons in
feresfed may attend Court of Probae then to be
holden at Augusta. and show cause if any, why the
prayer Of said petition should not be granted.
EMERY o. BEA>, Judge
Attest: HOWARD OWEN. Register. 3wZ5s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-07-11
State News.
ARoOsTOoK.

ARoOsTooK.
The Times says: ''Rt. Rev. II. A. Neeley,
Bishop Of Maine, will hold Episcopal Ser
vice in Boulton Sunday, July oath.
FRANKLIN.
The Chronicle says: Joseph Jefferson,
the celebrated actor, ha. lately been guest
at the Mooselucmaguntic House, Rangeley,
He has passed more or less time at the lakes
previous seasons.
Bates College has bestowed the degree of
Phi d. on c. G. Rounds, the efficient Prin-
eipal Of the Normal School at Pennington.
SAGADAHoc.
The Times says; Rice's steam mill, after
lying idle nearly two years, was again started
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-07-11

According to Captain Eads the jet,y system
has increased the grain shipments to New
Orleans forty fold in six years. Cotton ex-
port has also increased and transportation
charges are reduced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-07-11

Congress. at the last session, made an ap-
preparation of 5000 for the purchase of an oil
portrait of Thomas Ewing, ST., of Ohio, who
was the first Secretary of the Interior. The
portrait was purchased fran DIR. Duncan, and
has been received at the Interior department.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-07-11

The residence of Sir William Armstrong at
Craigside, near Newcastle, England, is light
ed by electricity at very small cost, the
dynamo electric machine being run by means
of turbine wheel in brook near hy. Suf
thirty-seven Swan lamps in state of incan-
descence
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-07-11

A number of pubic-spirted New York
gentlemen, in recognition of President Gar
fields noble character, have started fund
of $3.50, 600 to be presented to Mrs. Garfield.
The testimonial has met with much encourage
ment, Cyrus Field, Jay Gould and Drexel,
Morgan & Co. subscribing s., 1000 each.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-07-11

A child-wife. only twelve years old, was
granted a divorce from her husband at Pough-
keepsie, n. Y, on Tuesday, on account of
the mans intemperance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-07-11

Colonel Robert +. Blaine. cousin of the
Secretary otState, is a candidate for the re-
publican nomination for the Ohio State SEN
ate from the Lancaster District.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-07-11

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, that the sub
~ scriber has been duly appointed Administrator
the estate of
MELISSA BURBANK, late Of Windsor,
In the County of kenDebec. deceased, infesste and
has undertaken that trust by giving bond the Law
directs: All persons. therefore, having demands
against the estate Of said decreased are desired to
hibit the for settlement: and all indebted to
said estate requested to make immediate payment
10 DANIEL yIEING.
June l3, ISL. 3w2ss
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Dailp krnnrbrl journal.

The Postmaster General now commands a
much larger force than our combined army
and navy. 1t numbers 81, 900 in all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-07-11

KFNNEBEC COENTT-Ta Probate Court, held
dfAmgusfd, on the second Monday Of June, 1881.
ID e. McfLROf, Administrator on the estate of
III. Luela r. Mcliroy, late of Winthrop, in said
County, deceased having presented his first Mt
Of administration Of said estate for allowance:
ORDERED, That notice thereof be given three
weeks successfully. prior TO the second Monday Of
July next, in the keHnebec Journal, a newspaper
printed in Augusta. that all persons interested
attend at Probate Court then 10 be held at Augusta,
and show cause. if anY, Why the same should not
be allowed
EMERY o. BEAN, Judge.
Attest Howard OWEN, Register. 3w25s
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Advertising Agents.
FOR THE
Kennebec Journal.
DAILY IND WEEKLY.

The following Advertising Agents authorized
70 receive subscriptions and advertisements for the
kESSEBEC JOURNAL:
BOSTON a: s. VI. PETTEyGILL& & Co. 10 State
Street.
:. X. NILES, No. 9 Tremon. st.
T. T.. EVANS, fremont Temple.
HORACE DODD, 265 Washington
street.
NEW YORK :DAUCHY 4 CO., q Park Place.
Gro. L. RowELL Co, 10
Spruce Street.
JAMES II. BATES, Al Park Row.
w. W. SHARPE Co.
PHILADELPHIA ". w. AVER SON, Times Bldg,
Chestnu. and sth streets.
NEW HAVEN. CONN, II. =. HUBBARD. City Bank
Building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-07-11
Gbe Asnnebef somrnal.
Published at AUGUSTA. MAINE, Water Street, foot
Daily Kennebec Journal.

=, Issued every morning, except Sundays. Itcontain
the latest news BY telegraph and mall gives reports
OF Markets. and has carefully prepared political and
ocai articles, and a generous amount Of farming
home and miscellaneous reading with full compila-
tiOn of State news.
Terms, % per aBnum in aduance, IS If payment
is not made within the year. Single copies cents to
lie had at the bookstores and at this Office
Advertisements inserted reasonable terms Rates
may be had On application at this office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-07-11
The Latest Yet.
But the Same Result.

So. Norridge ock, Me- Feb. I, 1871.
Messrs Morris & Ireland Boston, Mass:
The safe bought of you last October. in
two story wooden building. which burned January
a5 The building tsok fire in the night. and the safe
building and contents, fell into the cellar upon
pile dry wood making hot fire which lasted for
ten hours. The outside of the safe was heated red
hot II melted the handle and dial of the door
The contents consisted of watches, jewelry,
siIverware books, papers. ETC.. all of which came
out in good condition Papers lying against the in
side of the safe were not Injured. The safe shows
for itself what it is and feel well satisfied With
what il has done. Please write what you can allow
for il towards new one, and oblige,
~ o. +. HALL.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-07-11
Weekly Kennebec Journal

Published every Wednesday morning, Is the larges
folio paper in the State, containing news political ar
cles, agricultural and scientific matter tales poetry
anecdotes, household matter, markets, &C., &C.
Terms, 81 per il. aduance.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1881-08-31
State News.

Josh Munday, colored, Was hang
ed at Edgefeld Friday, 26th, for
murder.
Three negro prisoners, one OF
them a convicted murderer, escaped
from the Richland County jail the
24tb.
A young man in Orangeburg
County, named Duford, 10 years Of
age, committed suicide because his
girl refused him.
The notorious outlaw Lewis r.
Redmond pleaded guilty before the
United States Court at Greenville
last week to ten indictments for
violating the revenue laws in various
ways.
A fight with guns took place in
the neighborhood of Fruit Hill,
Edgefeld County, the oath, between
Jesse W. Zimmerman on one side
and J. ". Buzzard and an Is year
old son on the other. Mr.. Bnz-
zard, ST., was killed instantly, and
the son was so badly wounded that
his recovery is doubtful. Mr.. Tim
norman was shot by young Buz
zard in the groin. Zimmerman
escaped.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1881-08-31

cent. nf the gross receipts. If the
gross receipts be only half as great as
thu Northeastern Railroad. which last
year we're sS,966 per mile, the net
il.cnmc of the Centra! Railroad will
L.. $4,000 o.. This will pay the in
terest (sls,O00} on the first mortgage
DEL; and leave 1000 for dividends Oh
sl50.OO0 of capital stock. or equal to
Ii per ceut. per aDnum.
OWNED IN CHARLESTON.
Not a single share of the stock Of
the Central Railroad is owned by any
railroad or other corporation. The
majority of the stock is owned here in
Charleston. Indeed there is only one
stockholder outside of the city. AS
already mentioned, all the rails have
been bought, and the road will be
completed as fast as money and NUS
Gle can compass it, to the great benefit
of Charleston and to the profit of the
sagacious stockholders.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1881-08-31
For THE HERALD.
SILVER STREET.

MEssRs. EDITORS: You may be
grati6ed to know that your editorials
on subjects of Simon johnson and
prohibition are generally thought to
be exactly true and correct. l have
heard persons discussing them, and
they agree with you. Time will prove
you are right, and fully vindicate your
position on prohibition. If the pres
ent Legislature force prohibition on
the people it will certainly be made a
question in the next election ; for the
liquor dealers and drinkers will feel
that they have been first attacked,
and the result will be division of the
Democracy, the triumph of the oppo-
sitiou, the State remanded to it's for
mer debased condition before the days
of Hampton, and then liquor unlimit-
ed everywhere, and 50 the defeat of
the very object the pFohibitioDists
have in view. There is another ques-
tion though on which VIC, the farmers,
differ with most of the Editors in the
State. Most Of them and their staff
contend that the farmers are making
Con paper) TWO thirds to three
fourths cotton and other crops. This
is cruel and tantaiizins to US who
know We will not go over half crop,
and if you rich country editors persist
any longer in this idea, I suggest that
you back up your judgment by going
through the County and buying up
the crops at half crop, which you
can easily do, and realize the other
fourth profit on each, thereby adding
much to your already priucely wealth.
FARMER.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1881-08-31
Wicked for Slersylnen.

Rev. -, Washington, D. c..
writes | believe it to be al! wrong
and even wicked for clergymen OF
other public men to be led into giving
testimonials to quack doctors or vile
stufs called medicines, but when a
really meritorious article made of val
liable remedies known TO all, that all
physicians use aud trust in daily, We
should freely commend it. I there
fore cheerfully and heartily commend
Hop Bitters for tie good they have
done me and my friends, believing
they have no equal for family use. Il
will not be without them"
1New York Baptist Weekly.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1881-08-31

The prospects are gloomy enough,
but not as much so as grumblers
would make one believe. Crops
will be short, but by economy and
thrift our farmers can worry
through with comparative comfort
and ease. Let them save all the
grass and hay they can, plant pref
ty literally Of small grain, millet
and such things for their stock, to
supplement the short corn and oat
crops, and they will get along.
Grumbling and grieving will not
mend matters. And then they can
comfort themselves with the refec-
ton that a dry" year is usually
followed by one Of fire seasons.
Abundant crops were made in 1916,
after the worst year known to the
oldest inhabitant.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1881-08-31

The Normal Institute closed it's
session at Green7ille Friday, after
four weeks duration. It was more
largely attended than last year, the
whole number of teachers attending
being three hundred and thirty.
The session vas a very satisfactory
one in every particular. The teach
ers learned many things that will
be of incalculable advantage to
them in their profession, and they
go back to their work with more
exalted and more correct views of
the dignity and Importance of their
calling, and no doubt with renewed
zeal and energy.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1881-08-31

Prohibition is DO longer practical
State issue in South Carolina. The
overwhelming defeat of the Temper
aoce people in the late North Carolina
election is proof positive that the
country is not yet prepared for so rad
icai a change. The prohibitionists
can, however, find eousoliDg encour-
agement in the spread of temperance
principles and practices, especially in
the upper counties, and in the general
and growing decrease of intemperance.
There is an abundance of work be-
fore them aud it will not be fruitless
of good if temperately conducted and
eontiuued.-Barn,0eU people.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1881-08-31
FoR THE HERALD.
From Smokey Town.

with joy hear my friends exclain.
Come let US in Gods temple meet
In our section of the country, for
the last two weeks, most of the time
has been spent in devotional exercise.
On Saturday, 18th Of August, the
prctracted meeting commenced at
Bethel, the Baptist Church Of which
Rev. Milton Norris is pastor. As is
usual on Saturday evenings the con-
gregation was small, and the pastor
seemed somewhat discouraged that his
looked-for assistance was not at hand.
Comforted, however, by the glorious
Bible promises, which prompt US to
spray and not faint" he went ardu'
ously to work as though the blessing
was sure, aud it did not tarry. Sab
bath the congregation was large, and
We had two good practical sermons
suited to the occasion, mingled with
many fervent prayer that they might
bear fruit. On Monday Rev. Elkiu
came and the entire work did not de-
volve so heavily on one. As the two
ministers labored the meeting grew
visibly warmer, and on Tuesday seVe-
raj, on profession of faith in Christ,
connected themselves with the church.
Rev. Elkin preached thirteen consecu.
tive sermons, two each day and one
each night. Though We could see no
Aaron or Hur staying his hands, we
felt that there was Mighty Unseen
Power doing the work, for his words
flowed as "from the pen of ready
writer" By the kind consent of our
patrons, We with our pupils, attended
services each day. It was precious
privilege and one the memory of which
we shall cherish while life lasts. For
this meeting We had spent many a
fond wish and earnest prayer, and how
We tremblcd with hope and fear as
We thought Of those whom We loued
so dearly, still standing out in the
cold world, so far from the fold of
Goo. But it pleased God to make
His sanctuary very Bethel, and as
We saw fathers, mothers, sisters and
brothers huubly coming and declaring
themselves on the Lords side, we felt
that "God had indeed visited His
people," During the meeting twenty
FIVE were added to the church. The
preaching was all good, the coDgrega-
tion attentive, and every one seemed
to enjoy the meeting. There was
some little excitement manifested in
the congregation, but none by those
who united themselves with the
church They seemed to be acting
in thoughtful and deliberate manner.
This week there has been protracted
meeting at Mt Zion, which we have
not been able to attend, but We learn
that many more have joined the
church. From our pupils, of this
year, eleven have cast in their lot
with the people Of God. Rejoicing,
We would praise cur Heavenly Father
with songs and magnify Him with
thanksgiving. The membership of
the churches has been much refreshed
and invigorated. We speak for all
when We say, may the God Of all
grace grant to these worthy watch
men, who 'shunned not to declare the
whole counsel of Cod" "many stars
in their crowns when He maketh up
His jewels" As for ourselves We
have been greatly strengthened and
since
We know not what duties await US,
What work God requires Us to do.
With heart and hands ever waiting,
We will strive to be willing and true.
) J. A. L.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1881-08-31
Hard Times.
Abbeville Press and Banner.

1t is only necessary for one to ride
into the country to become convinced
of the alarmingly short crops of this
year. In our opinion We are on the
eve of q panic, the like of which we
have never seen. Hundreds of far
mers cannot begin to pay for the ad-
vances which they have received on
the crop, and the greatest number OF
them have mortgaged their mules,
wagons and cattle to secure the pay
ment of the lien. In some instances
the merchant may be able to wait,
but it is fair. to predict that many
plow animals will be sold off the va.
rious farms of delinquent debtors. 1t
behooves every citizen to husband all
his resources, and to contract no new
debts of any kind. The failure Of
the crops in the West will uost likely
send up the price Of corn and bacon
to a figure which will do much to
embarrass US still further 1t is pos.
sible that the failure Of the crop will
very materially affect the value of
real estate, and it is barely possible to
see the prices Of farming lands 60
down to the figures at which it sold
three or four years ago. Prudent
men will of course be careful about
contracting debts at this time, and
those who are in debt have the great
est reason TO fear evil consequences.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1881-08-31

dent at West Point in order to Sc
cure sympathy.
Now comes the news that Lieu
tenant Flipper, colored, who grad
uated at West Point in 1877, and
has been wearing the uniform OF a
soldier since, has been caught in an
attempt to embezzle $4,000 belong
ing to the Commissary Department.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1881-08-31
The z. r. Question.

The talk about building rail
road that would run through New
berry, Prosperity, Leesville and
Biackville to Port Royal has so far
been only talk. The speeches at
the meetings have only set forth IN
glowing colors the advantages OF
railroads. Nothing has been done
in the way of communicating With
outside parties. Not q single rail
road corporation or railroad man
has been interested, nor asked to
take part in the project. There
has not even been committee ap
pointed to devise ways and means,
to investigate the feasibility OF the
movement. and to communicate
with other localities interested-so
that whether the proposed railroad
ever get to Port Royal the parties
at the head Of the movement are
themselves sat sea"
We do not want to dampen the
ardor of feeling that exists in the
minds of any on this subject; but
we want to suggest that if they in,
tend to accomplish anything they
must be practical and must work
with some defniteness OF purpose.
Such meetings as that at Brown &
Moseley's Mill, the 25th, while they
arevery pleasant gatherings,amount
to nothing; at least we can see no
practical good to result from them.
That meeting should have appoint
ed a committee of wide awake, in.
telligent citizens to confer with the
different localities along the pro-
posed route and also with the Vir.
ginia Midland directors. Until
this he done nothing definite can
be done or attempted.
At the meeting the 25th the i'm
portsnt question, Ho'o can rail
road be built? was not touched
upon. That question admits OF
but one answer at this day. The
days of building railroads by pri-
vate subscription have passed and
any road that is built now must be
by County bonds-by taxation.
The usual way is for the Counties
through which road is to pass to
vote a subscription sufficient to
build the road and then turn the
matter over to some corporation
that car equip it and run it, the
taxpayers getting back their taxes
by way of enhanced value in their
property, greater conveniences, and
that sort of thing.
The route that is spoken of-that
is the extension of the Virginia
Midland to Port Royal by the
points named-appears to US feast
BILE; ana if the people will go to
work methodically and systemati-
cally they may be able to accom-
plish the desired result.