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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-02-26
WHOM WASHINGTON KISSES.

bet upon them, made long trips wit.
good fellows and entertained them rov-
ally
That once, during the war. he wished
10 IL made monarch.
That never, during the war or at any
other time. did he wish to be made mon
arch.
That on occasions, especially in the
heat of battle. he used the hip- big p.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-02-26

From the death of Washington till the
civil war it was an almost invariable
rule that each new state should have a
Washington county. and many counties
in each a Washington township. So, of
the thirteen states without Washing
ton county, six were too old and five are
apparently too new.
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WASHINGTON.

Written upon contemplating Stuart's portrait in
the Boston Athen9um.
The autumn sun caresses Vernon's tomb,
Whose presence doth the country s honor leaven;
Two suns they are that dissipate mans gloom,
For ones the index to Earth's freeborn bloom,
The other to our burning hope in Heaveni
Thy dust may molder in the hollow rock,
But every day thy soul makes some new capt
ure,
Nations unborn will swell thy thankful flock.
And Fancy tremble that she cannot mock
Thy history's Truth that will enchant with rapE-
How vain the daring to compute in words
The height Of homage that the heart would
render.
And yet how proud-to feel no speech affords
Harmonious measure to the subtle chords
That fill the soul beneath thy placid splendorl
The steady fire that battled In thy breast
Lit up our gloom with radiance, good though
CORY;
Like some red sun which the dull earth careSsed
Into a wealthy Alteration, blesst
To be its glory's great reflected glory.
Thou, when the earthly heaven Of mans soul
The heaven Of home, of liberty, Of honor
Shuddered with darkness, didst the clouds uprol
And burst such light upon the nations dole
That every state still feels thy breath upon her
John Savage (1SG0).
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-02-26

the wall, stood an old fashioned chair
looking very much like those stiff kitch-
en- chairs of the present day, albeit more
elegant in appearance. This piece of an
tiquatcd mahogany is bedroom chair
which was the property of Martha Wash
ington, OF, as she was lovingly called by
Maj. Clitherall's family, Mistress Wash
ington."
Maj George B. Clitherall, whose death
has occurred since my visit to Mobile,
was the devoted possessor Of these relics,
and the last survivor of family which
stands among the first in republic that
gained its independence through the i'm
mortal name OF George Washington.
The history of the Clitherall family in
America on the maternal side dates
back to the Rev. Richard Marsden, who
was chaplain to the Duke of Portland,
and Who received from the original lords
proprietors the ownership of the two
plantations known as The Hermitage"
and Castle Haynes" lying on opposite
sides of the old country road, eight miles
north of Wilmington, N. G.
Mai. Clitheralls father, Dr. George
mate friend of Gen. Ben Smith, Of
North Carolina, who died at Fort John
ston in 1926. Gen. Smith was man
of high social position and great wealth,
and married Sarah, daughter of Col
William Dry, who was colonial gov
ernor of North Carolina. During the
Revolution Gel. Smith was volunteer
member of Washington's staff and mill
tary family, and there always existed
between them the warmest friendship.
When Gen. Smith learned of the illness
of Washington he Immediately left his
home in North Carolina and hastened to
the bedside of his chief, where he re-
mained until Washington died. Many
of the personal belongings of Washing
ton We're presented by his family to Gen.
Smith, who cherished them as long as
he lived, and at his death they were be-
queathed to Dr.. Clitherall.
Maj Clitheran had but one of the slip
pers the left in his possession, the mate
having been given by his mother to the
British Museum in 1850. In 1875 the
major presented one of Washington's
Masonic aprons (of which there are two)
to a lodge in Philadelphia, and on the
day of my visit he sent Washington's
library chair to the Minnesota Historical
society. With the exception of this
chair, the right slipper and one Of the
Masonic aprons, the rest of the articles
were in Maj. Clitheralfs possession.
The now famous slippers did not reach
| Gen. Smith in the same way that/Z
other relics did. Gen. Washington
/ his farewell address, went to/
Smith visit at the reside -
latter in North Carolina
here that he brought III
turning home he left ~
and they were carela
an old closet, and Ia
ps
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-02-26

That it was current saying in Revo-
lutionary times, Whom Washington
kisses marry young" and all the girls
flocked to him to be kissed, and then
sswent off like hot cakes"
That he got off this biting sarcasm on
the ubiquitous generation which is ever
on hand to tell president, congress and
all just how to run the government:
1.-The affairs of this country cannot go
amiss. There are so many watchful
guardians of them and such infallible
guides that one is at no loss for direct
or at any turn -
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-02-26
SAID OF WASHINGTON.

That he was too modest to propose to
beautiful belle Mary Phillipse, Of New
York, when she won his heart long be-
fore the war.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-02-26

THAT He WENT OUT WITH THE BOYS.
own up. but that lying was a habit he
had not cultivated.
That he ran with the machine" to
Alexandria fires. and the old hand fire
engine is now relic in the hands of the
same old Friendship Fire company. and
rests from its labors in the engine house
at Alexandria.
That he went out with the boys on
various occasions, loved fast horses and
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-02-26

CoURTs:-Vance. Franklin, Warren, Gran.
vile, United States Court at Raleigh, and
supreme Court OF North Carolina.
REgERENCEs:-Chief Justice w. N. Y.
smith, Hon. Augustus S. Merrimon, Gov.
DANIEL G. Fowle, Hon. 7. Z. Fuller, Hon. T
NJ. Argo, DIR. w. T. Cheatham, DR.. j. n
Tucker, Mr.. NJ. Dorsey, II. II. Burweil, ESQ.
Hon. James Edwin Moore, Ex solicitor Gen
OF u. s. Samuel +. Phillips
Office hours n m. to s D. m. mch 7Sr
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ONE ENJOYS

ONE ENJOYS
Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneya
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habituA
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and 40
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in it
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, it
many excellent qualities commend il
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale In 50c
and 81 bottles by all leading drug.
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIC SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. Cal.
LOUISVILLE. kY. NEW v0Rx. ~
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That had he led Braddock's s army there
would be no "Braddock's Defeat in
colonial annals.
That he gave up his commission IN the
kings army because American officers
were snubbed by the British war Office
and by the epauleted redcoats from over
the sea
That he did not say he could not tell
that particular cherry tree lie and must
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-21
Meteorological Report.
fJan. 20, is9l. 10 r. MI
WAR EXCITEMENT E"
In London Over Our Naval Forces In
the Pacific Ocean.

WAsHIsGroS, Jan. 20. - SecretarS
Blaine was asked today il the state depart
ment had learned what was the cause of the
war excitemen: a fortnight since in
London. He replied that he had just re-
ceived copy of the LONDON Times of jan.
9Th, in which was despatch from the
regular American correspondent. dsted
Philadelphia, Jan. 81 Naval orders re.
Gently issued indicate the gathering Of a
formidable American fleet in Pacific waters
waters before the Behring Sea fishing
season opens. Eleven var ships and five
revenue enters are now or will soon be
there, having 80 guns and 1852 men
Seven other steamers. it is Iumored, will
be chartered for revenue duty, thereby In
cressing the fleet to % ships, lis guns and
30C0 men, including the two fastest and
most powerful cruisers San Francisco and
Charleston. All of these can arrive at
Port Townsend by May. Six are at San
Francisco and nine others in the Pacific -
Blaine said that he had been informed by
Secretary Tr&cy that there had been this
winter, a smaller naval force on the Pacific
than any time for the last ten years. The
whole number of ships is ). guns 81, men
500. Blaine added that he thought
the correspondent Of the Times owed
an explanation TO the American people
1t 10 stated at the navy department that any
one making inquiry could have received
de finite and accurate information and there
was. therefore, no excuse whatever in trans
mitting the erro neous statements sent to
Europe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-21
The Watetviiis City Hospital Opsnsd

Especial to the KExsgBEc JouRsAL.l
WArEKvILLE, Jan. 20 MERTON has sev.
eral times bsen made by the JOURNAL OF
the movement to found the Wsterville City
Hospital. A corporation WAS duly formed
for this purpose and officers chosen. DIR.
NJ. 8. Goodrich, one OF the prime movers,
being chosen president, and DR.. }. L. For
tier. treasurer. The King property on
Boutelle avenue having been purchased for
the purpose it has been fitted with six beds
for patients, With necessary arrange
ments for the advantageous treat
men. of patients. and this morning the insti-
tuition was opened under the immediate direc-
ton Of DR.. Goodrich, with Mrs. Salisbury a
nurse of skill and experience as matron.
and such assistance as may be needed. In
viati)Ds have been sent to the leading sllo-
pathic ply sicians Of Central Maine to
become members of tie hospital staff, and
the follow ing list has been given US of
those who have consented to act in ths.
capacity G. w. Martin, G. E. Briekett.
Augusta; j. NJ. 'Eveleth. Hallowell; W.
P Giidings, Gardiner; Charles W. Price,
Richmond; L. f. Reynolds. Belgrade; ;
Silas Burbank, Mt. Vernon; d. NJ McIn-
tosh. Warrington; G. W. Abbott, Albion; ;
John J Linscotr, Pennington; II. Pushor,
7. NJ. Griffin. Pitts field. The hospital ply
slcians and surgeons are to be chosen from
the staff Mr.. G. +. Gile is the business
agent, ard is now csnvassing Waterviile
and other places in the interest of the new
hospital, aud will be pleased to give any
desired reformation as to the intended
methods of operation. A four days fair
viii be held at City Hail fer the benefit Of
this enterprise. April l, 2, and 4 of which
more will be said hereafter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-21

The State House Commissioners held its
last meeting Mondsy evening. In the past
two years they have met in many q long
and weary cosclave, but that Of las. even.
ing was . most happy exception. The
meeting was held at the fBe residence Of
Secretary Hichborn on Winthrop street
where all set down to O'Clock dinner.
Governor Burleigh, Hon. Geo. Z. Macon.
Der, Hon. Z. C. Allen and Hon. Henry
Ingalls,, Architect Sponord. and Assistant
Architect Co,lett and Constructor Megguire
we're the invited guests. The occasion
was a most enjoyable one and all will
remember with pleasure this last meeting
broush: abou. BY the hospitality Of Mr..
Hichborn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-21

Mr.. Chadbourne Of Biddeford-I wouli
inquire whether the order refers 10 the pub
kcasion Of The journal in full or whether Il
refefs to the publication Of the calendar,
which viii shos the position Of every bill
and order presented - IL eoes through thu
House.
The chair-It uadoubssdly calls fos the
publication Of tha Journal In full. CRsads)
s'and that hsrsafssf they cause 10 Be printed
500 copies OF each dayS Journal"
Mf. Harrington Of Norrideswock sald
that he vas informed BY . leaislasos oi
considsrabls experience that the order
would delay rather than facilitate the bust.
ness Of the House iuasmuch % Il would
take great deal OF time for printing that
ought to be devoted to other meters. II
seemed to him that the few Who would
avail themselves Of the advantage were not
SUFFICIENT 10 warrant the passage Of the
measure.
Mr.. Harfis Of Eut MaehiAs moved that
the motion to recousider lie upon the table,
and that II o'clock tomorrow morning be
assigned for its further consideration,
giving - . reason the fact that many Of the
members were in doubt - to the scope Of
the order and many we're In doubt - to the
expense which would folaow Ito adoption.
He therefore moved that this time Be
assigned, In order that they might inform
themselves about the matter.
The motion was carried.
On motion Of Mr.. Shaw Of Portland.
Adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-21
Report Of Bangor Hospital Commits
sionese.

Commissioners Joseph w. Porter. Jasper
Hutchinss and Daniel A Robinson, app ,inted
under u resolve Of the Legislature approved
March s. 1859, to select an eligible si,e for
an insane hospital ct Bangor, to be known
- the Eastern Maine Insane Hospital, and
to procure plans for such an institution,
have reported to the Governor and Council.
The report states that
After . long and careful Inspection. q
site was selected in Bangor and adjacent to
the city water works. This site comprises
three estates: One purchased Of heirs Of
late Thos. N. Egery and the trustees Of the
Samuel +. Hersey estate for $4,000
estate No. 2, purcha sed Of George w. Pratt.
Eco. for $4,000; estate No. 3, purchased Of
the Esery heirs for $4,000. These pur-
chases contain los acres The commits
sioners express themselves - much inde bted
to Dr.. B. +. Sanborn. superintendent Of
the Maine Insane Hospital At Augusta, for
his valuable advices and assistance. Archi-
tect George NJ. Coombs Of Lewiston, was
selected to assist in the preparation Of
plans. and with the commissioners, has vie,
tied hospitals in Washington. ID. c.. Penn
sylvania. New Jersey and Massachusetts,
slso many other public buildings. The
commissioners say they have most thor
oushly and carefully considered the impor-
taut subjects. entering into plans which
they believe will combine oil the modern
improvements and justify themselves. In
closing. they say 1.-THE needs of the
State for the future in this direction should
be met, and with due regard to wise econo-
my, hospital should be built which will
be . credit to the State and . blessing to
that unfortunate class of our people who
need its treatment and its benefits"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-21
Chicago & Ehs Railroad Men Strike

HuxTiseToS. Ind Jan. 20 The Ch
csgo and Erie RailroAd has se,iouv strike
Ever since the appointment Of y. Il. Merri
~ superintendent OF the road there has bes''
considerable disss,isfaction among the en-
ployes About 80 days ago. C. G. Scott. trsi
dispatcher, ~as discharged, and all the di,
pstchers on the road took up the cas-,
threatening a tie-up. The matter -"
compounded by the company su'perdin'
him for 30 days, With the un5erstaniir 8
that he was to be Yeinstssed ct the end oi
that time. The 30 days was up Sun
day. when the officials discharged 6coti.
The employees claim the discharge was .
breach of faith on the part Of the rail cav
officials. The members Of the didefsn'
brotherhood Of engineers. conductors anf
6remen this evening decided 10 tie no tb'
road a. 10 o'clock tonight The strike o.
the Chicago G. Erie, from Marion, Ohio, u
Chicago, will involve not less than 600 men
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-21
Council Committees.

Governor Burleigh, Tuesday, announced
the appointment Of the following Executive
Council Committees for ls9l-ls92
War ants - Councillors Bracket, Kins
and Weigewood.
Accounts = Councillors Smith, Simpson
and Spodord.
State Prison and Pardons Councillor.
Simpson, Downes and Smith.
Election Returns - Councillors Smith
Bracket and Downes.
Taxation and Expenditures-Counciior' or
Downss, Smith and Simpson.
Public Lands and Buildings-Councilor
Simpson, Bracket aud King.
State Bene efciaYies end Pensions--Coun
cilors Downes, Wedgewood and Smith.
Reform School-Councilors King, Smitl
and Simpson.
Insane Hospital-Councilors Bracket
Wedgewood and Spofford.
Public nstruction-Councilor Spofford
Downet and Bracket.
Military Ahairs--Councilors Wedge
wood. Simpson and Downes.
Indian Affairs-Councilor SpGfford
King and Bracket.
Libfsry-Councilors Kiog, Spofford sn'
Wedgewood.
Pay Roll - Councillors Wedgewood
Spofford and King.
Visiting Committee to Insane Hospital
Councillors Bracket and Wedgewood. Mrs
Tobias Lord Of Standish (Steep Falls I
o. will be associated with this committee
Visiting Committee to State Prison
| Councillor Smith
Visiting Committee to Reform School
Councillors King. Smith and Simpson
Mrs. Andrew Hawes Of Deerin g (Strout
water z. o. j, asso ciated with this con
| mittee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-21
Ers'ish Parties to Erect Machire
Chops at Fall River, Mass.

FALL RIVER, Mass, Jan. 20-A Letter
received today from Ashworth Bros, Man
chester, Eng, accepting the terms Of the
Globe Yarn Mills for several acres Of land
upon which it is proposed to erec
large machine shops for the manufsc
ture Of csrding and general machinery
Ashworths was in spondence with par
ties in Lowell, Nashua, Providence, Law
renee and other New England cities before
the present plans were consuma.ed.
The operatives and overseers of the
Bourne Mills were paid their portion Of the
mill for the past six months today. in &C
cordance with the system of profit shaving
now being tried there. Over 400 operative.
participated, each receiving \ dividend Of
2 l-2 per cent. on their earnings during the
period named.
Nearly Sl275 has been distributed il
Gums ranging from 5S cents 10 Sl3 So
The mill authorities will continue the sys
tenn another six months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-21
coNDHHsEp nHoPARCaR6
xhs Pfth OF the News Taksu Prom the
Current Hvsnta OF ths DeY.

The Manchester, N II board of trade,
Tuesday. adopted q resolution opposing the
free coinage of silver. and voted that it be
forwarded to President Harrison and Con-
gress.
The creditors Of John A. Howard & Co.
Of Boston, dealers in trimmings. lace
goods. etc Tuesday accepted sn offer of
25 per cent from Howard. Liabilities
s20, 600; assets, si2, 600.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-21
KING KALAKAUA
] Died at Pniscs Hotel San rsanoiscc
Tuesday Afternoon.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 20 --Ks lskaua
king Of Hawaiian islands, died ut Palac.
Hotel 10 this city a. 230 this afternoon.
At his bedside were physicians and othar
attendants. including Consul General Nc
Kelley. Col r II Baker, III, Kings chief
Of staff, Col, George McFarlsne, hi
chamberlain, and several isdies. Hi
remains will be embalmed ~ oucf
No definite arrangements have yet beei'
made for the funeral services here and III
removal Of the remains to the islands.
IL probable that the services will be- bel
at Trinity Episcopal chu,cb Tbursds,
The remain, will lesve for Honolulu on H.
U. s. flagship Charleston before ,hs clos
Of the week The ntgs On the publ
building in this city were placed at hall
mast this afternoon. Kalaksua bscsw
King Of Hawaii February, 1874. His su'
cessor will be his sister. Princess Lilioksl
ani.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-21
Ice Storm at Bslfast-Other News.


BELFAST, Jan. 20.-The ice storm which
visited Belfast has considerably damaged
the trees by breaking o q the limbs, beside,
making very bad travelling. Horses tina,
came in early on milk teams lefi tracks OF
tlood along the road. The rosds were
broken out by placing log under a sled.
The horses feet were protected by sacks
being tied over them. and 4 queer siRh'
they made, as one man expressed it with
stockings on.
The Unitarian parish party passed off
very PLEASANTLY. a good crowd being in
attendance and much enjoyed By all.
The Waldo Horse Breeders Association
have elected W. c. Marshall. President
Geo, f Bracket, Secretary.
Mr.. Alfred Kno eltoa whose critical i'll
ness was spoken Of in Mondays paper
passed away Jan. 10. His death was
caused by blood poisoning Mr.. Knowlton
h as 'rucked for many years between Bel
fast and Liberty.
The body OF Mrs. Chas A. Doe arrived
on the train, Mr.. Doe accompanying. The
mineral took place Sunday at Mr.. Black.
house, Rev. X. 7. Hack officiating. Some
Of the relatives we're present from Maine
and Massachusetts.
Miss Milie c. Shute Of Belfast. is a,
home from Gorham Normal school for q
short vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-21
SENATORIAL HONORS.
Senators Elected and Billeted
For In Various Stit9.' ~
Cealectleut Fails 10 Bisct ald lm m
II lsiia Today.
Other States Moo Fortunate Meet
on the First Ballot.

| SrR,NaFigIp, ILL.,, Jan. a0.--A vote vas
taken in both brancaes Of the Legislature,
resulting - follows' Senate. Palmer ~,
Oslssby, -. House, Palmer, -; Oslesby,
IS; Streeter. s.
JEfraRsoS CRY, No., Jan. 70 The
vote In the Senate ON uaited SsAtes Senator
today vas ~ follows: vsss, dem, ~;
Headley, rep, z; Jones, Labor, l. In the
House: Vest. log; Hsadlsy, 35; Lsonard,
Labor, 6. Both houses will meet In Joint
session tomorrow.
DENVER. Col, Jan. so,--The Senate this
morning. elected II. NJ. Teller to succeed
himsslf BY vote Of II to 10. The "regu.
lar" and "combine" Houses, separately.
both gave Teller majority,
LirrLx Rock. Ark, Jan. sO.-Both
Houses OF the Legislature voted for The
United States Senator. today. In the
House the vote stood; Jamss X. Jonss.
so; Jacob Ffieber, (Rrp.). ~; scattsrino.
5. 10 the Senate; Jones e6; scatter
ing. 2.
SALkn, Oregon, Jan. 20 The Senate
and House, today, ballotted In separate ses-
zion for the United States Senator. In the
Senate the ballot resulted; ]. II. Mitchell,
| (Rep,) 90: B. Goldsmith, (Dem.) s. In
the House; Mitchell. Al; Goldsmith, ID.
Sose1xp. Ml, Jan; so.-1sc.o ua,Ineef w.
eMIu o%nsu - o'xe' Nv p,a,. sens''' 'ooAy W suc-
eeeu i'o"' "e"Iy w, n"n
HARTFORD. e., Jan. 2O,-The House
today voted for United States senator.
Total vote, s52 necessary for . choice.
"; ofviiie II. flatt o. meridian. (rep.(
l3a Carlos y. French OF Seymour, (dem.)
2Si Thomas NJ. Walker OF New LONDON,
S.em .o my .em"'"ue' VI '"e 'o'' "ss
"~t n,'
- NJ, NJ I1 uSn... ,nsa. - ..s. v f's"sS ~
o'olock. Eyeyy Repub,,c.n in each Hovs.
yoted for Plat, Adiourned.
The Democra,ie can ,us top,,h,. c.,,e,
for the nomination Of a limited Stat~s
senator. was attended by hs,dIy 6ftv mem.
bers of the Legislature. The nomination
was again postponed. aud an Adjournment
was taken until tomorrow morning At 10
o'clock. Both houses meet in joint assem-
bly, at noon tomorrow.
UARu,snuea. Jan. 2O--The vote for
upited States senator in the Ssu.te this