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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-11-03

KFNXEBEc COUNTY-In Probate Courf n,
augusta, on The second Monday Of October, 1852.
A CERTAIN INSTRUMENT, purportine to be
"A the last will and testament of
JOHN ii. HUS ,EY, late Of Augusta
IN said county, deceased having been presented for
probate: "
weeks successfully prior TO the second Monday Of
November next, in the Kennebec Journal, a news.
paper printed In Augusta, that all persons interested
may attend at Court OF Probate then to be holden
al Augusta. and show cause, ii any, why the said
instrument should not be proved, approved and ri.
deceased. 80 ''''O
80. EMERY o. BEAN, Judge.
AtiestIHowARD OWEN. Register. 3wf2s
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-08-18
THE ORIGINAL UNCLE TOM.
Mrs. StOyve Testifies that there WaSN'
Amy Such Person.
From the Indianapolis Times,


From the indianapolis Times,l
1t has long been rumored, and by many
believed, that Mrs. Stowe, author of "Uncle
Toms Cabin" drew the character of Uncle
Tom from an old negro who formerly lived
here, and who she met during her visits to
her brother, the Rev. ii. w. Beecher, while
he resided in this city. In order to verify
the story, il true, the editor of the Times
wrote to Mrs. Stowe, calling her attention to
the matter and asking for statement Of
facts in regard to the origin of the character
of Uncle Tom. The following is her reply
SAoo, July "a, 1882.
Dear Sir-In reply to your enquiries, will
say that the character of Uncle Tom was not
the biography of any one man. The first
suggestion of 1t came to me while in Walnut
Hills, Ohio wrote letters for my colored
cook to her husband slave In Kentucky.
She told me he was so faithful his master
trusted him to come alone and unmatched to
Cincinnati to market his farm produce. Nov
this, according to the laws of Ohio, gave the
man his freedom, since II any master
brought or sent his slave into Ohio he be-
came free, dc facto. But she said her hus-
band had given his word as n Christian to
his master that he would not take advantage
OF the law-his master promising him his
freedom. Whether he ever got 1t or not
know not. 1t was some four or five years
after when the Fugitive Slave law made me
DESTROYS OF showing what slavery was, that
conceived the plan of writing the history OF
faithful Christian slave. After had be-
gun the story got, at the Antislavery
rooms in Boston, the autobiography of Josiah
Henson, and introduced some of Its most
striking incidents into my story The good
people Of England gave my simple, good
friend Josiah enthusiastic welcome as the
Uncle Tom of the story, though he was alive
and well and likely long to live, and the
Uncle Tom of the story was buried In q
martyrs grave. So much 10 reply to YOU
enquiries. trust this plain statement may
prevent my answering any more letters on
this subject. Truly yours,
| ii. b. STOWE.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-08-18
TORNADO AT BANGOR, MAINE.
Buildings Blown Down and Much
Other Damage Indicted.

BANGOR, Me-, Aug. 15.-Thc most de-
structivc tornado ever witnessed here OCCUR
red ut six o'clock tonight. The wind blew
with terrific velocity and the rain fell in
sheets, converting the streets into roaring
streams. The whole was accompanied by
inccssant thunder and lightning. The de-
struction of property was very great. Build
ings were blown down, roofs taken off,
chimneys demolished and signs and awnings
carried away. The spire of the Universalist
church was blown to the ground, the roof
of the county court house taken off, the
interior of the Bangor House Injured by
a chimney falling through, the. European and
North American railway car sheds blown
down and the cars imprisoned, and several
houses badly damaged. Hundreds of Chin
neys went over. The business streets are al
most impossible with bricks and debris. A
large number of trees lie across the streets.
Lightning struck the stable adjoining Max
fields wool factory and set it on fire. st.
Johns church was struck, but not much
damaged. Several buildings in Veazie were
burned during the storm. A vast amount OF
damage was done the crops. The storm was
local and covered small territory. The
estimated loss is from $50, 900 to 100000.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-08-18
Mr. NIeany,s Career.

StephenJ Meany, who was arrested at Ennis,
Ireland, Is native of Newall, Glare, Ireland.
He has been connected with several irish
journals, and reported the famous speeches
of Daniel O'Copnell. He was arrested in
lS4S, and wns confined in Dublin, and was
afterward transferred TO Belfast and Kilmain-
ham as suspect. He was discharged on
March 3, ls40. A few years later he came
TO America. His first engagement was ON
Wills's Home ,Journdi. In 1864. he establish
ed the Commercial of Toledo, and was Il
member of the Board of Trade of that city.
lie became actively connected with the Irish
movement, and started in Albany the Irish
Press. In 1866, he visited England and hc
was arrested and thrown into noisomc pris-
on, and was arraigned on the information OF
miserable informer named John Devany.
He was tried on AN indictment for treason
felony, based on words spoken in America,
and convicted, and later on was sentenced Ia
fifteen yeats penal servtudc. After fifteen
months of service he was sci free on condl-
ton 'that he would quit the United King.
dom and never return" This injunction
was afterward reviewed. and he has visitcl
Ireland several times MS editorial CORES.
pondent of the New York star in rccen,
years without police interference until the
| present arrest
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-08-18
miscellaneous.
NJ A l. A r | A!
THE ONLY REMEDY KNOWN
TO Destroy This Deadly Pest.
miscellaneous.

The most alarming fact, In our sanitary conditions
is the prevalence of MALARIAL POISON not only
in marshy, low-yng districts, hut in the cities and
upon elevated ground where. few years since, it
was unhearl Of. Frequently fatal disorders Of the
digestive functions, wasted and enfeebled body and
even insanity are the dire effects of malarial poison
ing the sure precursors of death If the poison il not
neuiraized. The boatlnen on the Del. \ Hudson
Canal, as well "s the inhabitants Of the adjoining
country, have been great sufferers from MALARIA
Not until few wears past lii they ind reliable
remedy, Now thousands testify that there IL but
one real and speedy cure for malarial poisoning
and that is DIR. KENNEDY'S "FAvORITE RENE
Df. which 10y It's action upon the blood purincs II
and restores a healthy tone to the entire system.
As n preventive In localities where this danger turks
it is invaluable. The "FAVORITE REMEDY" also
cures the worst liver and kidney complaints and all
diseases caused by viiated blood. For sale by all
druggists price 81 90 per bottle 1t is an absolutely
safe, purely vegetable remedy, the greatest ntera-
tive medicine IN the world. Address the proprietor,
DR.. Dtrid Kennedy ROndOut, ~ Y
Augs,lXw4w
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-08-18

\ Cough, Colo or sore Throat should
BE- stopped. Neglect frequently results IA an
lkCuRABLE LrSG DISEASE OF CONSUMPTION.
rROWN'S BRONCHIAL TRoCHEs do not dis
order the stomach like cough syrups and basams
hut ACT DIRECTLY ON THE rsFLAaED PARTS, aay-
ing irritation, give relief In ASTHMA. BRONCHITIS,
CoUGHs, CATARRB, and the THROAT TROUBLES
which SINGERS AND PUBLIC SPEAKERS are subject
T.. For thirty years Browns Bronchial Tr0ches
have been recommended by physicians and always
give perfect satisfaction. Having been tested by
wide and constant use for nearly an entire
generation, they have attained well-neried rank
among the few staple remedies Of the age. Sold
at rs cents a box everywhere.
Fob 10, S2-tu thu, fra wiz
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-08-18

Messrs. Ely BrOs., Druggists. Owcso y. Y.
i have been afflicted for twenty years, during the
months Of August and September, with Hay Fever.
and have tried various remedies for il, relief With
out success. | was induced 10 try your Cream
Balm have used II with favorable results, aud can
confidently recommend 1t to all similarly afflicted
ROBERT W, TowsLEy, tex-Mayon Elizabeth. n, j.
TRENTON, y. j., Oct. 50. 1850.
l have suffered for eight years with Hay Fever
during July, August and September In the begin
ming OF July, this year, | res0rted 10 Ey's Cream
Balm, and have been entirely free from the fever
since the first application. | can recommend it as
cure. EDWARD C. HILINAs, at the New Jersey
State Arsenal. Price so cents.
Apply into nostrils with little finger.
Augl5eod.w8w
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-08-18
BY Universal Accord,


AYERS CATIIARTIC PILLS are the best
OF oil purgatives for family use They
are the product of long, laborious, and
successful chemical investigation, and
their extensive use, by physicians In
their practice, and by all civilized ma
lions, proves them the best and most
effectual purgativc Pill that medical
science can devise. Being purely veg
etable no harm can arise from their
use, and being sugar-coated, they are
pleasant to take. In intrinsic value
and curative powers no other Pills
can be compared with them; and every
person, knowing their virtues, will
employ them, when needed They
keep the system In perfect order, and
maintain In healthy action the whole
machinery of life. Mild, searching and
effectual, they are especially adapted
to the needs of the digestive apparatus,
arrangements of which they prevent
and cure, If timely taken. They are
the best and safest physic to employ
for children and weakened constitu.
lions, where mild but efectual
cathartic is required.
For sale by all druggists.
Dec 9,'siwiy
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-08-18

LADY BEAUTIFIgRs-Ladie you cannot make fair
skin, rosy cheeks, and sparkling eyes with all the
cosmetics OF France or beautihers OF the world
while In poor health ana nothing will give you such
rich blood good heal'h. strength and beauty as Hop
Bitters. A trial IL certain proof.
Augl8eod1 w2wnrm
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-08-18

"Malt Bitters are the best bitters.'
"'They promote sleep and allay mel vOusness.'
Best Liver and Kidney medicine we SELL
"'rhey knock The 'Chills' every lime"
'Consumptive people gain flesh on them"
"Malt Biiters have no rivals Ia this town.
BEST thing for nursing mothers we nave"
ave Ike 10 recommend Malt Buffers.
aug l,w,s&wimnrm
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-08-18

Peruvian syrup cures ID spepsa, General
Debility, Liver Complaint, BOls, II! mors, Chronic
Diarrhna, Nervous Affections, Female Comp alnts
and all diseases originating III Dad state OF the
blood March 10 eOdSwly
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-08-18

Deserving articles are always appreciated. The
exceptional cleanliness OF Parkers Hair Balsam
makes II popular. Gray hairs are Impossible with
ITS occasional use,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-08-18

'llow 10 you manage" said n lady to her friend.
ito appear so happy and good naturet all the time ??
81 always have Parker's Ginger Tonic handy" was
was the reply, land thus keep myself and family In
good health. When am wen always feel good
natural -
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-08-18

BROWNSVILLE, Aug. 10. - Twen:y-eight
new cases of fever were reported to-day and
three deaths. There are two cases at Fort
Brown and at Matamoras seven new
casfs
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-08-18

why throw away 50 much Ia rd.enrn-
ed money trying worthless medicines, when for ~
cents a remedy be procured that viii cure coughs
colds. sore lungs and croupe Givei a trial. Adj
amson's Basam Will do 1t, Trial bottles 10 cents =
Augl6mwsSw
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-08-18

W-Feathers, ribbons, velvet can all be coorcd 10
match that new hat by using the Diamond Dyes.
10 cents for any color. Aug 6lSwlw
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-08-18

Do you feel broken down? Try Wheat B.iters
and jump for JOY. They will restore you.
aug IG,lnwfAw
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-08-18

What gives a healthy appeiitc,an increased digcs-
ton strength TO the muscles AMI tone to the nerves
Browns Iron Bitters
Augl6dSwlw
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-08-18

CHIIIs fever, ague and weakness are cured by
COldcn's Liquid Beef rOnlc. Coid'm'S
other. OF druggists.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-08-18

Do not be deceived. Insist IN having the genuin G
Browns Iron Biiers, made only by the Brown
Chemical Co, and take nothing else.
AIlYlGIAMlM
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-08-18

INTERNAL medication through Healy's Tonic Pills
or Cordial will permanently cure chronic weakness
es. See adv. on page /.
AuglGmwfaw
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-08-18

II you come home late bring your wife a bottle oi
German ,rn Remover. Result happiness.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-08-18
HOrsfOrd's Acid Phosphate

FOR ALCOHOL Sh.
DR., p. =. GlLMARTIN, Detroit, Mich, says 81
have found 1t very satisfactory In It's effects notably
n the pr0stration attendant upon alcoholism
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-08-18

Cures Complaints Of Women and diseases OF the
stomach, Bowels, Lungs, Liver, and Kidneys, and
Is entirely different from Bl,ters, Ginger Essences
and other Tones, as II never ntoXicates. 5)c and
s. sizes Large Saving buying II size. IiIsCoX 4
Co, New York. July25,dSw4w
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-08-18
bhe Troops In Egypt.
4 Council War.

LONDON, England, Aug. 1.-THE Stand
ards special from Alexandria says council
composed of Admiral Seymour and leading
military authorities has been sitting on board
the Helioon, TO investigate the effects of the
bombardment OF the forts. The evidence of
naval and military officers is that masonry is
useless against modern guns, but that earth
works turn every shot.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-08-18

In brlof.
The st. Johns ambulance association in
tends to send corps of trained nurses to
Alexandria, under the direction of the Wis.
countess Strangford.
A council of war, Friday, decided not to
change the command of the forces. Gen.
Alison, therefore, retains his position.
1t is stated that 40 900 British troops art
now either in Egypt or on the way..there.
Church services were held Sunday after
noon in Alexandria.
The enemy's main defences appear to b.
finished. 1t rumored that Arab Pacha II
sending laborers away to avoid the necessity
of feeding them.
The Duke of Connaught has applied to hav'
the marines brigaded with the guards. This L
taken as compliment by the former.
Foreignershere are beginning to grumble an,
have formed so-called vigilance committee
to watch European interests. The movemen
will be the source OF considerable trouble I,
Sir Garnet Wolseley, unless firmly deal
with.
Arab Pacha's videttes on the Abouki
ridge have been drawn in.
Five complete railroad trains consisting
Of twelve carriages each, have been pur
chased for use in Egypt.
The London News says II is understoo,
that the Porte is cndeavoring to use the..delay
in issuing the proclamation against Arab
Pacha, as level to obtain easier terms witt
respect to military convention.
According to reports by natives from KafI
el-Dwar, Arab Pacha on Sunday called
meeting of ulemas and obtained from then
u "fetiva," deposing the Sultan and namin
the sheriff of Mecca as Caliph
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-08-18
An Egyptian Expedition From the
United States,

LONDON England, Aug. 15-It is assert
ed in semi-official quarters that there is
renewed activity and a feeling of concern at
the war Office to-day. 1t is limited that Gen.
Wolsclcy found the British losses in Egypt
more serious than had been supposed. 1t is
stated the war Office has ordered 5000 addi-
Egypt Immediately to replace the sick and
wounded
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-08-18

CoSsTANTISopLE, Turkey, Aug. lathe
strongest orders have been sent to the COVER
nots of Beyrout, Damascus and Aleppo, to
take exceptional care to secure public order
and prevent an outbreak of the natives. A
correspondent writing from Beyrout says
events in Egypt are greatly influencing the
Syrian Mussulmans. The situation is such
that trifling incident will suffice to set the
whole province ablazc.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-20
ROCK ISLAND & PEORIA RAILWAY

Excursion tickets to Cincinnati and
turn for the great Industrial Exposi,io.
Sept. to Oct. z, 1882. The Rock Id,DJ
and Peoria railway will sell excursion ti ,.,'
cts to Cincinnati and return, good goi1s
from Sept. until Oct. z, and returnirs
until Oct. 8, inclusive, at the low rate fro,
Rock Island of $40. The Cipcinnol
Industrial Exposition, held in the splend#
permanent exposition buildings, with sir
teen grand departments filled with ariel.
for exhibition in every branch of indn,t,-
and art from all parts of the United Sia,s.
and Canadas, enjoys a national reputafior
The extensive preparations which b,g.
been made this year warrants the public IN
expecting the grandest display of the Kind
ever witnessed. Sept9dlm
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-20
Artemus Ward.
Some Jokes of His and Anecdotes of Actors.

Some Jokes of His and Anecdotes of Actors.
One of the leading men in America
in theatrical matters. when it was pro-
posed to bring out the Passion Play
at his theatre, turned to the stage man.
ager and asked:
But, see herc-how many charac-
tiers viii there be? | want to know
.sWeil, sir there'll be our Lord YOU
know, and .Caiphas,' the high priest,
and 'Nicodemus' and twelve lisc-
pies
Twelve! twelve disciples. On my
stage? I'll have forty of 'em!''
OF course when II manager is reckless
enough to think of amending the evan
CYCLISTS in this wholesale way TO suit the
dimensions of his stage (granted that
he knew. which was doubtful. the ac-
tual number of the tiisciples) he would
not be likely to respect any authors
manuscript or his ideas. And, indeed,
few managers ever think of doing any
such thing. Their Standing order in re-
gard to PLAYS is Cut! cut cutr' and a
Philadelphia manager, who enjoyed the
fame of reducing speed the Plow'' to
single act, used to carry this practice
so far that a member of his company
once said of him: &c. would cut the
Lords Prayer down to a single SEN
tencem The manager spoken of above
is rather notorious for his slips of the
tongue. He is very much afraid of the
water. and. coming to New York from
Boston one stormy night on a Sound
steamer, he is reported to have exclain-
ed, as he leaped ashore as soon as the
boat reached her pier, Thank Heaven.
am on vice versa once morer'
The late Artemus Ward (Charles F.
Browne) knew what he was about
when he courted the company of actors
and journalists SO assiduously. He took
from them much more than he gave,
good companion as he was, and it was
the actors who taught him to give ex-
preston to his irresistible flow of spirits
in a succession of practical Jokes of a
harmless sort, yet comical beyond
measure by their very oddity and unex-
pectedness. Come in herei come in
herei said he one day in Boston to the
companion walking with him. Come
in here; we will have some fun" 1t
was a Boston pie-bakery which they en-
tered-a place where pies were spe-
cialty-where pies and nothing but pies
were sold, wholesale and retail. all the
liye-long day. Browne approached the
counter, behind which the proprietor
of the establishment was standing, and
asked. in his bland. insinuating voice.
Have you any piesp' s.RiesF' replied |
the astounded proprietor. Yes. pies.'' |
'.Pies!n' repeated the man, still more |
.sOf eourse-piesi Have /
you any-pies?n ..Piesir' gazed the
shooman once more. eazin0 at Browne |
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-20
A TARIFF BETWEEN THE STATES.
Cst. Louis Republican.


1t is surprising that the protectionist
statesman of the east, if sincere in their adj
miration of the system, do not seek to ex-
tend its benign advantages to the people of
the West and South. The very same argu-
ments that are supposed to justify protect
ing this country against the competition of
Europe, would justify protecting Western
and Southern states against the Eastern.
The latter possess large aggregate capital,
cheap labor, command of the ocean, and
the method, discipline and skill which long
habits of manufacture impart
- and they are able to
make fabrics cheaper than can be made in
the agriculture states, where the people are
devoid of these advantages. If foreign
goods ought to be kept out of the United
States, to encourage the manufacture of
them in New England, why should not
New England goods be kept out of the
west and south by protective tariffs to en-
courage manufactures there? Why should
not each state have protective system of
its own to defend its infant industries
against the blighting competition of
other states? We might in Missouri
make all our own sugar, salt,
buttons, needles, thread, knit goods and
steel rails if only we had tariff high
enough to keep out these articles from
other states and give to our own manu-
features control of the home market at
their own prices.
1t will be replied that this would dis
courage and stifie trade between the states
So it would; but is not that the object
and effect of all high tariffs? Are they
not founded on the Chinese idea that
country ought to produce everything it
consumes and thus be independent of
outside nations, and have as little to
do with them as possible? trade
between the states, founded upon a
mutual interchange of commodities, be-
gets movement, amin alton, and healthful
and beneficial intercourse, and in addition
to this creates a necessity for railroads,
steamboats,, ships and other such civilizing
agencies which, but for trade, would find
no employment. True, but if free trade
between contiguous and widely separated
states of the same country is so beneficial
and civitizing, why not increase these de-
sirable effects by extending free-trade to
other countries? If free-trade is such
good thing, why not have as much of it as
we can oet2
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-20

The temperance agitation, which is gen
eral in the West, has given rise in Milwau-
kee and other Wisconsin cities, to an at
tempt to enforce the Sunday law. The
liquor dealers threaten to retaliate by clos
ing the theatres, cigar stores, livery sta
bles, etc. on Sunday. The threatened con-
fiict between the opposing forces on the
question of Sunday observance has caused
much interest all over the state. The fight
is said to be rapidly becoming political,
and should this be the result it would be
likely to complicate matters considerably
in the doubtful localities