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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-06-27
ALEXANDRIA, La, JUNE 81, 1885.

much dignity and with an impene-
trable face, it was impossible to
say whether he fell inwardly glad
that the end had finally come, or
whether he fell sadly over the re-
suit, and was too manly to show it.
Whatever his feelings were, they
were entirely concealed from Oh
servation; but my own feelings,
which had been quite apparent on
the receipt Of his letter, were sad
and depressed. I felt like any
thing rather than rejoicing at the
downfall of a foe that had fought
so long and CALAMITY, and had suf-
fered so much for a cause which I
believed to be one of the worst for
which people ever fought, and for
which there was not the least pre-
text. l do not question however,
the sincerity of the great mass Of
those who were opposed to me-
Gen. Lee was dressed in full uni
form, entirely new, and wearing a
sword of considerable value, very
likely tho sword that had been pre-
sented by the State Of Virginia; at
all events it was an entirely differ
ent sword from the one that would
ordinary be worn in the field. In
my rough travelling suit, which was
the uniform of a private, with the
straps of a General, l must have
contrasted very strangely with a
man so handsomely dressed, six
feet high and of a faultless form.
But this was not q matter that /
thought of until afterward.
Gen. Lee and / soon fell into a
conversation about old army times
He remarked that he remembered
me very we'll in the old army, and
| told him as matter of course
remembered him persistently, but
owing to the difference in years
there being about sixteen years
difference in our ages and ou1
rank l thought it very likely / had
not attracted his attention sufficient
" to be remembered after such q
long period. Our conversation
grew so pleasant that l almost for
got the object of our meeting
Gen. Lee at that. time was accom-
panied by one Of his staff officers
Col. Marshall. / had all of my
staff with me, a good portion O.
whom were in the room during thu
whole of the interview.
WHAT HE SAYS OF HIS FIRST TASTE
OF WAR.
As soon as the enemy saw ii
they decamped as fast as their hor
ses would carry them. We haltet
at night on the road, and praceedet
the next morning at an early hour
Harris had been encamped in .
creek bottom for the sake of being
near water. The hills on eithe
side of the creek extend to a con
siderable height, possibly NOR
, than 100 feet. As we approached
the brow of the hill from which i
was expected we could see Harris
camp and possibly find his mel
ready formed to meet us, my hear
kept getting higher and higher, un
til it felt to me as though it was il
nv throat. / would have givel
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-06-27

been encamped a few days before
was still there, and the marks of a
recent encampment were plainly
visible, but the troops were gone.
My heart resumed its place. 1t &C.
Cured to me at once that Harris
had been as much afraid of me as
had been of him. This was a view
of the question / had never taken
before; but it was one l never for
got afterwards. From that event
to the close of the war I never ex-
perienced trepitation upon confront
ing an enemy.
WHERE HE RODE THE STAGE
Here is another early experience:
At the battle of Belmont, fearing
that the enemy we had seen cross
ing the river below might be com.
ing upon US nnawares, | rode out in
the field to our front-still entirely
alone-to observe whether the enc
my was passing. The field was
/ grown up wife corn so thick as to
cut off the view of even person
on horseback, except directly along
the rows. Even in that direction,
owing to the overhanging blades of
corn, the view was not extensive. I
had not gone moro than a few hun
drod yards when I saw a body of
troops marching past me, not fifty
yards away. l looked at them for
a moment and then turned my horse
toward the river and started back,
first in a walk, and when I thought
myself concealed from the view of
the enemy, as fast as my horse
could carry me. The corntield in
front OF our transporte terminated
at the edge of dense forest, Be-
fore / got back the enemy had en-
tered this forest, and had opened a
brisk fire upon the boats. Our men,
with the exception of details that
had gone to the front after the
wounded, were now either aboard
the transports or very near them.
Those who were not on board soon
got there, and the boats pushed off.
[ was the only man of the national
prmy between the rebels and our
transports. The captain of a boat
that had just pushed out but had
not started, recognized me and or
dered the engineer not to start the
engine. He then had a plank run
out for me. My horse seemed to
take in the situation. There was
no path down the bank, and every
one acquainted with the Mississippi
river knows that its banks, in a
natural state, do not vary at any
| great angle from the perpendicular.
My horse pnt his fore feet over the
bank without hesitation or urging,
, and, with his hind feet we'll under
r him, slid down the bank and trot-
ted aboard the boat, twelve or fiji.
, teen feet away, over single gang
plank. I dismounted and went al
! once to the upper deck. Gu,
smokestack was riddled with bull.
! lets, but there ware only three men
wounded on the boats, and but one
of these was a soldier. When
/ first went on deck I entered the
l captains room adjoining the pilot
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-06-27
AFTER the grave Of Alexan-

AFTER the grave Of Alexan-
der H. Stephens, at the RENTER
ment Of his remains last week, was
bricked over and filled with earth
the ladies laid upon the mound ex-
quisite floral tributes. Wreaths,
crosses, bouquets, anchors and
crowns were placed in profusion,
until it seemed a snow bank Of jes-
samines, lilies and magnolias.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-06-27

-THE receiver ofthe New York
Marine Bank thinks that Ferdi-
nand Ward has hidden away about
100000.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-06-27

CHILDREN were born to Q mo.
Their and daughter at the same time
and in the same house out in Illi-
nois the other day. The babies
were dressed and put in the cradle
together. When they were taken
up soon after neither mother knew
her own child, and to-day they are
still wondering which is which.
Exchange.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-06-27

-CHAs. GARNER, the architect of
the Grand Opera House in. Paris,
says that the cost of the building
was exactly $4,000, 900 francs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-11-12
HALLOWEl.L.

On Tuesday night City Marshal Grindel
arrested Luther Riggs. Chas. H. Whitman,
Mrs. Minnie Austin and Mrs. Cora Smith as
the parties who robbed a large number OF
clothes lines Monday night, the clothing be-
ing found on their premises. Theyall pleaded
not guilty, but the evidence all went to show
that they were without doubt the thieves
They were placed under $500 bonds each, to
appear at the December term of the Superior
Court. Riggs furnished bail, but the others
went to Jail. On Wednesday forenoon the
Common Council room looked like laundry.
Lines were stretched across the room. with
clothes hung On them to dry, and others
spread out over the desks, as when stolen the
clothes were wet. The owners were there
Identifying the garments, but could not take
them away as they will be needed in court
as evidence.
The Niles brothers have JUST painted the
dining hall and boarding house at the Rich
mond camp ground
A lot of beautiful executed paintings on
china, plaques and banners, by Miss Lizzie
Otis. are on exhibition and sale in Dr. Halves
show windows.
A COMMITTEE of three were appointed at the
meeting of the City Council Monday evening,
to draft resolutions of appreciation and thanks
for the efficient services OF A. NJ. Spear,
Esq, as city solicitor and member of the
school committee, and regret that he has
moved from the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-11-12
GARDINER.
Respectfully,
A. G. YOUNG, Sec.

The house owned by Zina Lewis, in the
lower part of South Gardiner, was DESTROYED
by fire early yesterday morning, nearly all
the furniture being consumed The loss was
about 800; furniture insured for $500 in
berrys agency. The house-keeper mar
rowly escaped burning to death. Part of the
furniture was saved
Miss Kate Dalton, who had her finger cut
on at the paper mill Of the Hollingsworth &
whitney Company recently, is reported to be
very SICK, and doubts are entertained of her
recovery.
MIR. Ed Norton made flying trip to Bos-
ton the first of the week.
Mr. Augustus Doyle returned from Boston
yesterday.
The Star Bicy Gle and Carnival Combina-
ton will be at the Coliseum Tuesday evening,
next.
John Evans, the youngest mesmerist in the
world. is billed for johnson Hall Nov. l6.
IL, and Is. He Is reported as being very
good.
Regular Thursday evening skate at the
Coliseum this evening. Good music will be
furnished
Mr. Will lockwood was in the CITY yester-
dav
Engine No. 30, which has run on the ac-
cOmmodatlon train for so many years, has
outlived its usefulness in this capacity and
will hereafter be used as yard engine
Mr. w. c. Palmer has commenced laying
in supply of room paper for the spring
trade. He has some very fine patterns.
The Maine Central Railroad Co. is prepar-
ing for winter. In several places between
here and Richmond where the snow usually
drifts over the track, fences have been erect
ed on the western side of the road
The Gardiner & Pittston bridge company
is having hydrant put in close to the Gar
diner end of the bridge to protect that struc-
ture from fire.
Preparations are going rapidly forward for
the fair. to be held by the ladies of Heath
Relief Corps some time next month. The
arrangements are being made on a grand
scale, and the affair will undoubtedly be a
success.
Mr.. A. F. Poole is delivering the brd's-eye
views Of the military camp at Augusta. 1t is
fine piece of work.
The lighter which was capsized at the
wharf in Farming1ale was righted yester-
day.
The Star got in early yesterday morning.
Ice shipping along the river is nearly
closed for tie season. Most of the houses
are empty.
Only two or three tugs are now running on
the river.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-11-12
Iafsctea with small.psx.
STATE BOARD OF HEALTH,

AuGusrA, Me-, Nov. 10. 1885
Besides Montreal and its suburbs the fol
lowing places in the Province Of Quebec arc
anected With smallpox: Batiscan, Oct. 20, !
families; Bessimis, below Tadousac, Nov. 6,
4families Cape St. Ignace, Oct. %, 50 case,
Cnamoly, Oct. 81, 2 cases; Grondines, Oct.
10, several deaths; Lacbine, Nov. 4, another
new case Laprarie, Oct. %, child died and
sick L'Islet, Oct. 90, 6 cases; Lonsuenil,
nov. ., cases-have been 20 in all Lorette.
oct. ~. 6 cases; Maisonneuve. Oct. 81 ;
Masconche. Oct. 81; Mourmagny, Oct 20.
case; Ottawa, Nov. 6. several cases Pointe
aux Trembles, Port Neuf, Oct. 20, 6 cases
hivlere du Loup, Oct. %, 10 casee; Rimous.
H, Oct, 81. 8 cases; St. Francis, Temiscon.
ara Co, Nov Z, Z cases; St. Joseph de Lev.
Is! Oct. 81; st Lambert. Nov. 3. case; st.
LIN, Nov. 5; St Martin, Oct, 27, 2 houses,
st. Michel, Oct 81, 4 deaths recently; St.
Paschal, Oct. %, cases; St. Rimi, Oct. 27.
houses: st. Roch. Nov s; St. Sulpics,
yet. "a, case; Three Rivers?; Quebec,
Nov. 4, only 8 cases.
Respectfully,
A. q. YOUNG, Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-11-12

N6@ The managers of St. Marks Home
extend a cordial invitation to all its friends
to be present at a pound party" at the Home
on Thursday evening. Nov. 10Th. Tea will
be served from $50 to $50 o'clock. The
managers remember gratefully the generous
interest shown in the Home, and hope that old
and new friends will be glad To favor it, by
their presence and pounds, on this occasion.
nOvl2tlw.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-11-12

BH There will be a vocal recital with
refreshments in the parlors of the Unitarian
church. Tuesday evening Nov. II. Miss
Belle Bartlett, the accomplished vocalist, of
Portland. Mrs. Milliken, our own sweet sing
er and others well known in our city will
assist Programme published later Tickets
so cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-11-12

A smooth complexion can be had bv every
lady who will use Parker's Tonic. For
promptly regulating the liver and kidneys
and purifying the blood, there is nothing like
it, and this is the reason why it so quickly re-
moves pimples and gives ROSY bloom to the
cheeks octI4dM&Th&w lm3p
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-11-12

The BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Burns, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rbeum
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chill
blains, Germs. and all Skin Eruptions, an
positively cures Piles, or no pay required
1t is guaranteed to give perfect satisfactici
or money refunded. Price % cents per box
For sale by Devine & Coughlin.
dec27d&wly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-11-12

Every one should remember that by the
loss of health, enjoyment and happiness soon
follow. Check the slightest cough or cold by
using Adsmson's Botanic Cough Baisam, &C.
cordine to directions printed upon the label
of the bottle. Prices 10 and 50 cents, drug.
gists nov3d&w2w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-11-12
Am usen elats.
v. NJ. G. A. Lecture Course.

will Carleton, who is TO lecture in Granite
Hall on Friday of this week. is one of the
most successful lecturers on the American
nlstform. He is to lecture in the Portland
" NJ G. A. course, and the night before he
comes here will give his charming Monologue
Entertainment before the Boston Y. NJ. c, A.
No one should fail to hear him. Tickets now
on sale at Hunts music store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-11-12

The tallest man ever before the examining
hoard for pensioners in this city, was exam
ioed bv the physicians yesterday. He was
f,om Benton Falls and measured feet, 6A
.ohes in height
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-11-12

The postmaster's room at the post Office
ore.ents cosy appearance. A pretty new
..,pet has been laid and the walls have been
,,,,sctiyely papered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-11-12
FINE JOB PRINTING.

r,s Job Printing Establishment Of the Kennebec
..rrsl is always well prepared for doing the ncest
Ju o,t. as well as the more common branches This
AZ T employs competent printers. carries large
ss,y 81 paper stock and keeps on hand the iafest
.res Of type Wedding and visiting cards and enve.
~. in stock; also varied assortment Of dance
wVsers programs, announcements, etc., etc. Orders
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-11-12

MR.. A. HIGGINS. of Wyoming, n. Y,
SAYS he had the Piles for nearly 40 years and
was cured by using Gilmore's Pile Specific.
| Sold by F. G. Kinsman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-11-12

The HAYNES & Dewitt Co. completed their
;ce shipping for the season, yesterday noon.
rhev have loaded 100 vessels with 10000
am. of ice during the season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-11-12

Mr.. J. W. Jones has just qualified a. a
4sbarpshooter" of the Maine Militia. His
.core was 90 and 20 out of a possible 25, 200
cards: % and 90, 300 yards; % and "a, 500
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-11-12

silver race is to be one of the attractions
tonight at Capitol Rink and an interesting
game Of polo NAV be looked for, as the Elites
are composed of Waterville's best young men,
and the game is to be played under new
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-11-12

Edward p Dunn has been appointed dis
.,;buting clerk in the post-office and Frank
T. Robbins promoted to stamp clerk, vice
Mr. Charles H. Dudley, whose resignation
,.Les effect the 10Th inst.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-11-12

Peeg Croker of Togus was before Judge
Stevens of Chelsea, Tuesday, charged with
tinued Emma Jane Cochrane was also up.
the officers having made two seizures at her
place. She was fined 500 and costs on each
court Appealpd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-11-12

church will be received at the vestry this
Thursday evening. by the young ladies OF
Mrs. Sargeant's Sabbath School class, who
have arranged a pleasant entertainment All
o,a cordially invited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-11-12

Know myself by reading the ''Science Of
Life" the best medical work ever published,
for Young and middle-sged men.
may7d&wly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-11-12
Bed Bugs, Flies.

Flies, reaches, ants, bed bugs, rats, mice,
gophers, chipmunks, cleared out by Rough
Oh Rats" l5c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-11-12

SHILOH'S COUGH and Consumption Cure
is sold BY us on guarantee. Ii cures Con
sumption. Sold by Bowditch, Webster & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-11-12

The two men, Fred Britt and Jack Stevens
who went down river after CLANS. have re-
turned safe and sound, and did not become
food for the fishes, as reported.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-11-12

A Stitch in time saves nine and bottle of
Togus Cough Mixture may save your life.
6f&wwtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-11-12
AT LARGE.

There are four railroads in Maine which
are of only two feet gauge. Ordinary mar
row gauges are of three feet. These roads
are the Monson. the Bridgton & Saco River,
the Sandy River and the Franklin & Megin-
rio
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-11-12

Two girls employed at the Cony House had
anarrow escape from death Tuesday night
TWAS the old story Of blowing out the gas
The girls are named Josie Clark and Norton
respectively, the former belonging in this city
and the latter in Mt. Vernon. They worked
10 the pantry, and retired about 10 o'clock
Tuesday evening. Thoughtlessly, but rash
ly, one of them blew out the gas.
The result was asphyxia and the first
knowledge obtained of their condition
was about o'clock yesterday morning. when
agentleman who occupied room near that OF
ue girls, heard a groaning, as If some one
was In agony. One of the Young ladies fell
out of bed and striking the floor heavily,
Tue noise caused him to institute an
Investigation, which resulted in finding one
VI the girls cropping about the room in a
wsterical condition while the other was COM
pelely insenslble. The windows were i'm
immediately thrown open and fresh air admit
YEA DIR Martin being summoned he took
every measure to resuscitate the girls, and
sau mad they remained in the room half an
"Our longer before being discovered, death
'ouid have taken place. As it was they did
uo' hnally recover consciousness until yes
''e'uay afternoon, and were very i'll.
City Personals.
oshk Examiner Wiswell was in town YES
terday.
vi. j F. Hill of Waterville, was in the
e''y Yesterday.
" Young, of the State Board of Health,
departed for Fredericton. N. B., yesterday.
VIZ >. l.. Boardman of the Home Farm
WI attend the session of the National Grange
IN Boston.
af- Geo. N. Lawrence, and Mrs. Lawrence
-" Baltimore the last of the present week,
remain some ten days.
MAJOR House, messenger of the Governor
.ua Council, is in Boston this week in at
.uance on the National Grange.
non. W. D. Pennell of Lewiston, who has
sss 49, ~ the city attending the meeting Of the
~ ecu'lve committee of the legislative reun-
: returned home yesterday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-11-12

A citizen reports that he plainly felt an
earthquake shock yesterday morning about 4
o'clock He was sitting up at the time, and
the earth rocked from northeast to southwest.
Many others brought in similar reports yes
tstday. A Belgrade farmer said it rocked
bis barn The shock was so slight, however,
that many did not feel it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-11-12
SALVATION OIL,

"The Greatest Cure on Earth for Pain"
Will relieve more quickly than any
other known remedy. Rheumatism,
Neuralgia, Swellings, Bruises, Burns;
Scalds, Cuts, Lumbago, Sores, Frost
bites, Backache, Wounds, Headache,
Toothache, Sprains, &c. Sold by all
Druggists. Price IS Cents a Bottle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-11-12

Dr. Young. of the State Board of Health,
visited the Madawaska settlements recently,
and stirred them in the direction of offering
pressed upon them the Importance of attend
ing promptly to the first cases of small pox
which may occur. There seems to be consid-
cradle danger of having that disease brought
there, for it prevails at Riviere de Loup and
according to late Montreal papers, in St.
Francis on the road from Riviere de Loup
to Edmondston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-11-12

Hon. George C. Wing Of Auburn b.. +,
relic OF old Boston in the shape of bound
volume of the Boston Magazine for the Yea,
1888. 1t was originally owned BIZ the iudee',
grandfather, Mr. Moses Warren, a cousin Of
Gen. Joseph Warren. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-11-12

The renowned Lancey Block is to bloom
forth into first class tenement house, with
accommodations for four families. A guam
tty of timber has been hauled to the block
and workmen were engaged in placing new
stills beneath the walls yesterday. Where the
capboards were removed the pickets which
form the walls were found quite badly de-
cav d In several nlaces.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-11-12

In the gale of Nov I'd, the barn connected
with w. 4. Paul's cottage at Kennebunl
Beach was demolished. The wind got int
the building, lifting it bodily from its foun
dation of stone and seemed to slam it upon tn,
rocks below, when the continued gale scat
tered the fragments along the whole length Of
the beech, making a total wreck of the build
ing, which was almost new.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-11-12

The funeral of the late DR.. Henry Will
liams Harlow occurred at the Congregations
al chapel yesterday forenoon, Rev. A. F.
Skeee, officiating. There was large gath
erng Of sorrowing friends and associates.
Dr. Chas o. Hunt, head physician at the
Maine General Hospital, several other physi-
clans, and Messrs. Lawrence Dana and
Thayer, under graduates at the Portland
Medical School were present. The ceremo-
MES were of a yery impressive character.