Daily Kennebec Journal (Augusta, Me.)
January 6, 1870

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PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING (SUNDAYS EXCEPTED), BY SPRAGUE, OWEN NASn. TERMS: SEVEN DOLLARS PER ANNUM. SINGLE COPIES, FOUR CENTS. VOL. I. AUGUSTA, ME., THURSDAY MORNING, JANUARY 6, 1870. No. 5. |icttnckt Journal. Published on Water, Foot of Court Street, AUGUSTA. MAINE. BY SPRAGIK, OWEN NASH. ■flailg Junntbxr journal. Is issued every morning, except Sundays. Contains the latest news by telegraph and mail, and gives the proceedings of the Legislature in full, also reports of proceedings of important commit tees and the Agricultural and Educational depart ments. Terms, $7 per annum in at!ranet; $8 if payment Is not made within the year, .single copies 4 cents, to be had at the bookstores and at this office. Advertisements one inch in length, three in sertions or less. $1.00; 25 eta. for every subsequent insertion. Longer advertisements, or those inserted for any considerable length of time, will be inserted at favorable terms to the advertiser. Special Notices 25 per cent, additional. Amusement Notices, $2 per square per week. ‘(SMila Jicnnebct Journal, Published every Wednesday morning, Is the largest folio paper in the State, containing news, politicul articles, agricultural aud scientific matter, tales, poetry, anecdotes, household recipes, markets, Ac., Ac. Terms $2 per annum in tuirance Transient Advertisements, $1.50 per inch for first week; 25 cents per week for each subsequent insertion. Special Notices, $2.00 per inch for first week; 50 cents per week for each subsequent week. Business Notices, in reading columns, 20 cent-* per line for first insertion; 10 cents per line for each subsequent insertion. Ail transient advertisements to be paid for In advance. STATE OF MAINE. HVAD QUARTERS, t Aisjltajst Gknrhal’s Office, Augusta, Dec. 22*1, 1869. y Sper in l Order So. 13. The fleet convoying the remains of George Pea body being expected in Portland harbor, the State Government is desirous of tendering every expres sion of respect proper to the occasion, and will officially participate in the services which may be had. In carrying out this intention the following or ders will be observed: I. The Portland Mechanic Blues, Captain Par ker, and the Portland Light Infantry, Captain Mat tocks, will hold themselves in readiness to render such set vice ns escort and guard of honor as may be required. II. Flags on State Buildings will be displayed at half mast from the arrival of the fleet until the funeral escort shall have passed beyond the State. III. A salute of minute guns will be fired from tht arsenal at Portland during the disembarkation. IV. The Executive Council, Heads of Depart ments, Judges of Courts, ami other officers of State are expected to participate. V. The Authorities of the city of Portland are hereby respectfully Invited to co-operate in the reremouies in such manner as they may deem proper. VI. Colonel John Marshall Brown, Assistant Inspector General, will have eharge of the arrange ments on the part of the State, assisted by Lieut. Colonel Thomas W. Hyde and Lieut. Colonel Na than Cutler, Aides-de-camp. By order of the Governor and Conimander-in Chief: B. 15. MURRAY, JR., Assistant Adjutant treneral. Dockendorff Co., Lima Ar C'ulliio, I*erii* Importers and Wholesale aud Retail l>ealer8 in 6ENERIL MERCHANDISE, and Naval Contractors. Exchange Bought end Sold. Advance* made on Consignment* and on Ship’* Disbursements. References! Messrn.WAT.Hii 4 Carver, New York. K. H. Lovell 4 Co.. Bank or London, Mexico A S. A.. Lima, sres. KIANCHI llERMANOS v Ca, New York Offlce, 118 JOHN STREET. dce2tMini SEWING MACHINES FOB SALE CHEAP, OR FOR RENT BY THE MONTH, SECOND-HAND 8EW1N6 MACHINES or ALL THK ArritOVKTi MAKES, In good working order, at the Boot and Shoe Store OF THK SUBSCRIBER, t W a ter Ntreot. G. F HAWES, Agent. Augusta, Oet. 26, 1869. 45tf Almanacs for 1870. JUST RECEIVED, A LARGE LOT Or TIIE Maine Farmer’s Almanac*, By Daniel Robinson, for 1*70, for wile low bv grosv, dozen, or Single at the sign of tin- Jlig Latgcr. IBB Water Street. _. CLAPP A NORTH. Augusta, Nov. IB, 18«9. 4*lf 4. w. toward, m. d.7 PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. AUGUSTA, ME. Residence on Green Street, oppoidtc the Metho dist Church. 20tf GOLD! GOLD! GOLD! ACAMSOIV’S BOTANIC COUGH BALSAM! IS MORE VALUABLE THAN GOLD. TRY IT! TRY IT! TRY IT! IT CURES THE WORST COUGH or COLD IN A SHORT TIME.

IN LARGE BOTTLES, at 35 Cents No Cure 2 No Fay 2 FRANK KINSMAN, DRUGGIST, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL AGENT FOR THE UNITED STATES AND CANADAS. Cough no more when you can be Cured for 355 CentsI TRY IT TRY IT TRY IT MANSION HOUSE, STATE STREET, i AUGUSTA, ME. f I Ml IS House is provided with Hath Rooms, where llol and Cold Haths can be had at all times. It has also a First-Class Hilliard Hall, for Guests only. Connected with the House is a large and commodious Sample Room, on Water Street, centrally located, where Sample Agents can show their goods, free of charge. The Proprietor, thankful for the liberal patronage which the above House has enjoyed since its open ing, takes pleasure in informing his patrons that he will run Free Carriages to and from the Cars and Boats until further notice. Connected with the at ore House is a Livery Sta ble, where good teams can be had at reasonable rates. W. M. Til AY Lit, Proprietor. G. P. Corbbank, Clerk. DR. A. H. CHAMBERLAIN, DENTAL SURGEON, OFFICE OVER POST OFFICE^ AUGUST*. M«INui DU. CHAMBERLAIN io fully up with the timm in nil the best and most practical improve* meats, always availing himself of such as will be of practical use to his patrons, and being thorough ly conversant with Dentistry in all Its branches, can promise his patrons that their work shall be done m a manner Which Cannot be Excelled THE MOST DIFFICULT CASES ARE SOLICITED Pure TVitroixs Oxide Or Laughing Gas. the best and safest Anaesthetic now extant, constantly on hand and given for the extraction of Teeth w ithout pain. REFERENCES RY PERMISSION. J B Bell. M D. J. W. Toward, M. D. Geo. E. Brickett, M. D. J. O. Webster, M. I>. W. L. Thompson, M. I». W. g. Hill, M. D. Office Hours from 8 A. M. to 8 P. M. fljanTQ __ CUSHNOC HOUSE. Comer A and Winthrop t?]^| State Sts., -A-ugusta, Me. T. B. BALLARD, Proprietor. Guests taken to and from the Cars and Boats Free. HORSES AND CARRIAGES TO LET. tljan7(M»m Shooting Tackle. U. W. LOIO, SUCCESSOR TO L. .V. I.ELAND, GUN SMITH And Dealer In Shooting Tackle of Every Variety. RIFLE AND SHOT GUNS made to ORDER and WARRANTED. Particular attention paid to Choaking Shot Guns to make them shoot thick and strong. Also on band, tho best lot of Skates in the market, for salo cheap. Odd keys of every pattern. Key tags and rings for Wallets. Powder of the best quality for Blasting or Sporting. Re pairing done neaily and promptly. All work warranted. Ijah-ly BALLARD CHASE, WHOLESALE AMI BET AIL DEALERS I* TIN, BRITANNIA, PRESSED and A APANNKR IVA RES, JRO\ WARR, GLASS HARR, Table and Poeket Cutlery, Sadirons, Brushes, Brooms, and a General Assort went of Kitchen Furnishing Gootls. anooxms’ c^jsr Stove and Furnace Pipe, PUTTERS, CONnVCTORS, Atfm BOSWORTH HAS JUST RECEIVED THE Largest and Best Stock -OF Fall and Winter Goods, EVER OFFERED IN THIS C ITY. He will sell these goods by the yard, or make them into Garments. With C. F. Ater and J. 15. McGinty as cutters, he thinks that he can please the most fastidious. Also, constantly on hand, a Large Stock of READY-MADE CLOTHING, And n n.\isni\(i goods. WHICH WILL RE SOLD CHEAP FOR CASH. No. 158 Water Street. Aligns!*, Sept, il, 18G9. Pure Medicines and Chemicals! Brushes, Combs, Soaps and Perfumery; CHOICE TOILET A.AP MCI ARTICLES! Physicians’ Apothecaries’ Goods, Parc Sperm. Lard, kerosene mil Seittfoot Oil*. Charles K. Partridge, DRlttGIST AND APOTHECARY, Water Street, corner Market Square, (UNDER GRANITE HALL,) Has on hand a Large Selected Stock kept fresh by constant additions, A ED SELLS AT The Lowest Market Kates FOR GENUINE AND RELIABLE GOODS. PirtnLge’s Drag Store. Hater Street, rorter larLet Squire. fljanTOly Stoves Stoves PEERLESS, TROPIC, CITY OF WORCESTER, CHILSOY, IY DEPEARE.YCE, WHITE MOI’YTAIY', GARY FT RA.VUEi alto WOOD CCAL FURNACES! SECOND HAND STOVES Bought and Sold. ALL KINDS OF JOBBING PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO, AND SATISFACTION GUARANTEED! A. P. GOULD, 1 Door Y’orth of Railroad Bridge, Water Street, Augusta. janHMJtwUf___ M. G. BROOKS, DEALER IN HARDWARE, STOVES, Nalls, Glass, Pumps, POCKET A YD TABLE fl'TLERY, lr., No. 8 Union Block, Water Street, AUGUSTA, MAINE. Custom work done to order nnu with dispatch. Augusta, May iO, i%w. PIANO TUNING! CP HE Subscriber would inform the I itizetiN f Augusta and vicinity. A that he will give personal attention to 11 f F tuning Pianos. Orders lert at his res idence. »7 Wtnthrop Mtreet, will receive prompt attention. M. C. MILLIKEN, febc-ti Teacher of Piano and Organ. 1 COYEESMENT OF MAINE, 1889-1870. GOVERNOR, Joshua L. Chamberlain, Brunswick. COUNCIL. George W. Randall, Portland. Elia* Millikcn, Burnham. Henry (J. Reed, Norway. Joseph WT. Porter, Burlington. Horace B. Prescott, New Sharon. William Philbrick, Skowhegan. Samuel K. Whiting, Ellsworth. executive officer*. Franklin M. Drew, Brunswick, Secretary of State. George G. Stacy, Kezar Falls, Deputy Secretary. James R. Milliken, Portland, Chief Clerk. William Caldwell, Augusta. State Treasurer. Sylvauus Caldwell, Augusta, Treasurer’s Clerk. Augustus L. Smith, Augusta, Clerk to Adjutant General. William P. Frye, Lewiston, Attorney General. Parker P. Burleigh, Linneus, Land Agent. govirhor’t staff. B. B. Murray, Jr., Colonel, Assistant Adjutant General. John M. Brown, Colonel, Assistant Inspector General. Eugene F. Sanger, M. D., Colonel, Assistant Surgeon Gen’l Aids-de-Camp, with rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Sclden Connor, Thomas W. Hyde, George Vamev, Nathan Cutler. Albert O. Morgan, Lewiston, Military Sec’y to Governor. Prentiss M. Fogler, Augusta, Mcsaen’r to Gov. and Council. Benjamin F. Harris, Machias, Supt. of Public Buildings George L. Goodale, Brunswick, State Assayer. Cyrus F. Brackett, Brunswick, State Assayer. Daniel Winslow, Westbrook, Inspector Gen. of Beef Pork. David Fcrnald, Camden, Inspector General of Fish. Geo. F. Dillingham, Old town, Agt. Penobscot Tribe Indians. Geo. F. Wadsworth, Kastport, Agt. Passamaqn'y Tribe In. Albert W. Paine, Bangor, Bank and Insurance Exaiuiuer. Asa W. Wildes, Skowhegan, A Samuel II. Blake, Bangor, Railroad Commissioners. Solomon T. Corner, Portland, SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT. John Appleton, Bangor, Chief Justice. ASSOCIATE JUSTICES Edward Kent, Bangor. Jonas Cutting, Bangor. Jonathan O. Dickerson, Belfast. Charles W. Walton, Portland. William G. Barrows, Brunswick. Charles Danforth, Gardiner. Rufus P. Tapley, Saco. attorney general. William P. Frye, Lewinton. INSANE ASYLUM. Henry M. Harlow. M. D., Superintendent and Physician. Bigelow T. Sanborn, M. D., Assistant Physician. trustees. William B. Lapham, M. D., Wooetock, President. E. L. Pattangall, Pembroke. John T. Gilman, M. I)., Portland. M. R. Ludwig, Thomaston. STATE PRISON. Warren W. Rice, Warden. K1 bridge Burton, Deputy Warden. INSPECTORS. William Wilson. Hou. Rufus Prince. STATE REFORM SCHOOL. Hon. E. W. Woodbury. Superintendent. TRUSTEES. Hon. Noah Woods, Bangor, President. W. E. Gould, Portland, Secretary. Her, Shermau. Cumberland. J. B. Webb, Gorham. Franklin, A. II. Abbott, Farmington. Hancock. Charles J. Abbott, Castine. Konnebec, W. II. Bigelow, Clinton. Knox, G. M. llicks, Itcklaml. Lincoln, D. S. Glidden. Newcastle. Oxford, N. T. True, Bethel. Penobscot, S. A. Plummer, Dexter. Piscataquis, W. S. Kuowlton, Monson. Sagadahoc, D. F. Potter, Tops ham. Somerset, G% W. Hatheway, Skowhegan. Waldo, N. A. Luce, Freedom, Washington, W. J. Corthell, Calais. MAINE EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION. President, A. P. Stone, Portland. Vice-president, J. II. Hanson, Waterville. Secretary and Treasurer, C. B. Stetson, I7 South Fourth street, was reported to have died suddenly. The funeral was deferred indefinitely. On Christmas Eve, just as the store was closed, the clerk handed Mr. Heitkamp a watch, and was surprised that he let it drop on the floor. Subsequently, when Mr. Heitkamp attempted to unlock the safe to put some money in it, it was observed that he could not find the keyhole, and was heard to remark that he could not see clear ly. At the time the clerk handed him the watch he had just finished trimming a tur key for the Christmas dinner. It appeared as if two of his fingers had parafe’zcd, and a little afterwards it was noticed that he dragged one leg when walking across the store, as if he had received a paralytic stroke. Subsequently his speech became affected, and then one side. His daughter said to her mother that he seemed strange ly, and w'hen it was evident that he had been visited by illness of some kind, he was placed on the clerk’s bed in the rear of the store, and Dr. Gregory was called in. All possible medicinal aid was afford ed, but no restoration took place, and after lingering until Monday night death ap peared to hs’ c supervened, and, as above mentioned, the funeral was duly adver tised to take place on Wednesday. We now come to the singular feature in the case: the causes for the postponement of the funeral. According to the rumor which prevailed, the body was free from some of the ordinary indications of death, and that some hours subsequent to his sup posed decease it was alleged a faint trace of perspiration was perceptible. The strangest feature in this mysterious affair is an apparent premonition of his long sleep which Mr. Ileitkamp received in a dream, and which he related to his daughter, fourteen days before he had the paralytic stroke This was in substance as follows: ‘Josephine, I have had a most singular dream which I must tell you. I dreamed that 1 was taken sick and lost my power of speech. I was pronounced dead, and was placed in a coffin. I understood what was going on, but was unable to speak to you. 1 was taken to the church, which was full of people, and when you were mourning over me, I burst the end of the coffin out with my feet, then broke the lid off, got out, and all the people in the church except the carriage driver, became so frightened that they ran out of it. The driver remained.’ This dream was not regarded seriously by his daughter, but the recollection of it was revived upon his being taken ill, and his supposed decease. Apart however, from this most curious premonition, it is claimed that there is good reason for postponing the funeral. The body is entirely destitute of any trace of decomposition, and has not the rigidity and aspect of a corpse four days old. I)r. Gregory pronounced him dead, and said he would stake his reputation for it. He however, told the anxious fumily to keep tlic body until they were themselves convinced of it. One or two doctors have corroborated Dr. Gregory in his opinion. Quite a number of persons have called to see the body. The case is one of interest, and will re pay investigation by the medical fraterni ty. The family are determined not to have tiie body interred until there are some indications either of life or death." The inhabitants of district number five, in the town of Sherman, have recently erected a school-house at a cost of 8*00. It is said to be second to hut one in Aroostook county. Dur ing the past season, Rev. Ml. Sweron of Dickeyville, a lately incorporated town in Madawaska, lias erected a very handsome and substantial school-house, 45 by 32 feet, and two stories. The State appropriated 8200 towards it. The Lewiston Journal says the Fat Men's Convention in that city bids fair to be a suc cess. Only 200-poundcrs and over will be admitted. Mr. David Wyman, the first male child born in the town of Bcdgrade, died iu that town Tuesday night, aged about 84 year*

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MAIM; LEfilSLA TIHE. In Contention of Senators Elect. Amftmp, Jan. 5th, 1H70. This being the day de signated by the Con stitution of Maine, for tlie assembling of the legislature, the Senators elect appeared in the Senate Chamber and took their seats at 10 o’clock A. M. The Convention was called to order by Thomas 1*. Cleaves, Secretary of the Senate. Prayer by Hev. Mr. Penne y of Augusta. On motion of Mr. Ct'smxo ot Waldo, that Senator was charged with a message to the Governor and Council, imforining them that a quorum of Senators elect is present in the Senate Chamber, ready to take and sub scribe the oaths required by the constitution to qualify them to enter upon the discharge of their official duties. Mr. Cushing reported that he had delivered his nies-.tfeo, and that the Governor and Council would attend forthwith upon the Senators for the purpose of administering tbo necessary oath*. Thereupon the Governor and Council came in. before whom the Senators elect took and subscribed the oaths necessary to qualify them to enter upon the discharge ot their official duties. The Governor and his attend ants then withdrew. IN SENATE. On motion of Mr. Talbot, Messrs Tal bot of Washington, Collins of Aroostook, and Hanson of York, were appointed a c om mittee to receive, sort and count the votes lor President of the Senate. Having at tended to that duty they reported as follows Whole number of votes, 26 Necessary to a choice, 14 W. W. Bolster had 24 P. J. Carlton, 2 The report was accepted, and the Hon. Win. W. Bolster was declared duly elected President of the Senate. At the request of the Chairman, the Presi dent was escorted to the ehair by Messrs. Carlton of Knox, and Cushing of Waldo. The President said:—Senators: In ac cepting the responsible position your partial ity has assigned me, I fully appreciate tiie honor conferred, and heartily thank you for this generous expression of your confidence. 1 tiring to the chair no experience as a pre siding officer, and can only promise that I shall endeavor to merit your abiding confi dence, by a prompt, faithful, honest and im partial discharge of its duties: confidently trusting that you will cheerfully accord to me that courtesy, forbearance and cordial co operation which has always marked the tie liberations of this Board. With these assurances, 1 'cheerfully enter upon tiie exercise, of the duties of the office. 1 trust, and doubt not, that unanimity, har mony, and fidelity will characterize our de liberations and councils.; that our labors will provide new guards lor the future welfare, prosperity and happiness of the people of the Ktate. The people of Maine are proud of lie in telligence and tried patriotism; her institu tions, her resources, and her progress. De velopment is their watchword. Let us unite in endeavors for the public good, avoiding all narrow views of economy, trusting in the Supreme Ilulcr, go forth confidently in the discharge of those official duties entrusted to us liy the suffrages of our fellow citizens, that shall minister to tiie highest prosperity of our State, that the people may have rea son to lx- proud of us as their representatives. The field of our labors opens broad before us. embracing a revision of our statute law and making a State valuation upon which to base our State tax for ten years. On these and all other questions that may come be fore us let us act in the spirit of harmony, solicitous above ail thiftgs to do right and justice to all private and public interests, and the entire people of our noble State. Again thanking you for the honor, I now await your pleasure in completing the organi zation of the Senate. On motion of Mr. Lane, Messrs. Lane of Cumberland, Buffum of l’enobscot. and Welib of Somerset, were appointed a committee to receive, sort and count votes for Secretary of the Senate. They reported ns follows Whole number of votes, 24 Necessary to a choice, 13 Samuel W. Lane had 24 And Samuel W. Lane of Augusta was de clared elected Secretary. He was then con ducted to the Governor and Council by the Senator from Waldo, and took and subscribed to the necessary oaths qualifying him lor the position. On motion of Mr. Buck, Messrs. Iluek of Hancock, Cleaves of Oxford, and Minot of Kennebec, were appointed a committee to receive, sort and count votes for Assistant Secretary. They reported as follows Whole number of votes, 23 Neees.-arv to a choice. 12 Herbert if. Heath had 23 And was declared elected. On motion of Mr. 4Vebb, Messrs, Webb of Somerset. Heed of Cumberland, and Bart lett of Hancock, were appointed a committee to receive, sort and count votes for "Messen ger. They repotted as follows Whole number of votes, 24 Necessary to a choice, 13 Jabez Marriner bad 24 And was declared elected. On motion of Mr. Gahcf.i.oK, Messrs. Garcelon of Waldo, Nealky of York, and Carvill of Cumberland, were appointed a committee to receive, sort and count votes for Assistant Messenger. They reported as follows: Whole number of votes, 23 Necessary to a choice, 13 James H. Banks had 23 And was declared elected. On motion ol Mr. Lang, Ordered, That the House concurring, .all petition* for private legislation, except ^peti tion* for redress of wrong* and grievance*,” which shall be presented to thi* Legislature, after the first fori> of Eastport, Ordered, That Charles E. Avery be Mes senger. and J. B. Walker and David C. Lom bard lie Assistant Messengers. Mr. Vest of Winterport, was charged with a message to the Governor and Council in forming that body of the organization of the House, by the choice of Reuben Foster as Speaker, and S. J. Chadbouroe as Clerk. Mr. Cousins of Kennebunkport, was charged with a similar message to the Sen- j ate. .Subsequently both gentlemen reported that they had discharged the duty assigned them. Mr. TwiTCHKi-i. of Portland, was charged with the duty of conducting the Clerk and Assistant Clerk to the Governor and Council to take and subscribe the necessary oaths to qualify them to enter upon the discharge of their official duties. Mr. Twitcheli subsequently reported that he had discharged the duty assigned him. Mr. Dn key announced the attendance of Mr. Ray of Harrington, and that gentleman was charged with the duty of conducting him to tlie Governor and Council for the purpose I of subscribing to the necessary oath to enable him to enter upon the official discharge of his •111 ties. Mr. Dunning of Bangor, was charged with the duty of conducting llarvey E. Clark to the Governor and Council for the same purpose. Subsequently both gentlemen reported that they had discharged the duty assigned. On motion of Mr. Dunning of Bangor, Ordered, That the rules of the last House he adopted an the rules of the present House until otherwise ordered. Mr. Barton of Benton, presented the fol- j lowing order: Ordered, That Secretary of State he direct- I ed to deliver to the Clerk for the use of the J House, owe copy of Webster’s Unabridged nTctiPlMtty, one copy of Lippiucott's Pro nonncing Gazcteer and one copy of the lloiy Bible. On motion of Mr. Bradford of Eastport, tlie order was amended by inserting the words, "and one copy of Cushing's Manual,” and as amended, passed. On motion of Mr. Wiiiddkn of Calais, Ordered, That the Clerk of the House be directed to invite the clergymen of Augusta, llallowell and Gardiner, and of the House to officiate as Chaplains, in rotation, during the present session. On motion of Mr. M iv of Wintlirop, Ordered., That tile Clerk id the House be directed to prepare a card containing the order of Legislati ve business, a nd that three hundred copies be printed for the use of the House. Mr. Husk of Cherryfield presented the fol lowing order: Ordered, That the Clerk of the House cause to be prepar' d for the use of the House, lists of all the members of the House, arranged alphabetically and according to the number of their seats, including their residence, board ing place, post office address, politics and a diagram of the House, and the usual number of copies be printed and distributed to tlie members within ten days. On motion of Mr. Links of Burksport. the order was amended by inserting after the word “political’' the words “Keligion and occupa tion." nnd as amended, the order was passed. Tlie following gentlemen were appointed on the part of the House, to serve on the Joint Committee on the Gubernatorial vote Messrs. Farwell of Augusta, Bearse of Lew iston. Stickney of Presque Isle. Stover of Harpswell. Wheeler of Chesterville. Wasson of Surry. Bliss of Washington. Means of Bristol, Chase of Woodstock, Humphrey of Bangor, Foss of Abbott, Spaulding of Kicli mond, Folsom of Skowhegan, llarriman of Belfast, Peavey of Whiting and Cousins of Kennebunkport. An order limiting the time when petitions shall be received, came from the Senate, and was tabled on motion of Mr. Farwell. A communication from the Secretary of State was received, transmitting the return of votes for Ileprescntatives to the Legislature, for the current political year. Mr. Davis of Lubec offered the following order: Ordered, That the Messengers oi mis nouse be directed to appoint a suitable person for a folder and general assistant. Mr. Baker of Augusta opposed the object sought by the order, as something entirely un necessary. Mr. Davis thought a folder and assistant necessary. It was optional with the Messen ger, and’if an assistant was not required, the Messenger would decide accordingly. Mr. Baker understood the order to be im perative, and he further understood that the Messengers did not wish for assistance. Mr. Bradford of Eastp >rt opposed the order ns H then stood, but was willing the order should pass, providing it was amended so that the Messenger can appoint an assistant, if at any time (hiring the session, lie finds sued- a step necessary, the pay not to exceed 850. On motion of Mr. Hinks, the ord r was tabled. Mr. Baker of Augusta presented the fol lowing order': Ordered, That the joint rules ami orders of the last session, be adopted as the rules and orders of this session of tile Legislature, until otherwise ordered, except that a committee on the revision of the statutes be substituted in place of the Committee on Legal Reform. The feasibility of doing away with the above Committee was briefly discussed by Messrs. Farwell and Baker of Augusta, and Stone of Kennebunk. Finally tabled on motion Mr. of Baker. Mr. Barton of Benton, presented the fol lowing order: Ordered, That the Clerk of the House be directed to furnish each member and officer of the House daily, with one copy of the Daily Kennebec Journal during the session. Mr. Dickey moved to amend by adding after the words “Daily Journal” the words “and Daily Argus.” Mr. Bradford of Eastport oifposed the amendment on the ground that it would be creating nn expense to the State which might not meet the views of the constituents of members, and he moved the order lie tabled. Mr. Dickey explained that the Argus would arrive at 12 o'clock and be distributed to the members. It would contain the legislative news and we should have both political dailies. If he could judge by the faces of the House, lie was satisfied that they would follow the example of the Senate and give both parties a hearing in their own paper. Mr. Stover, remarked that he was au thorized to say that the Argus could be fur nished for about seventy-five cents for each member during the session which would be cheaper than the Standard. He trusted the House would allow them the Argus. He thought there were Repu,’Hcans in the House who would be glad to see it. He trusted the order would pass, and with the amendment offered by Mr, Dickey. The motion of Mr. Bradford to table was carried. Mr. Weston of Poland offered the following order. Ordered. That the hour of 9 o'clock A. M. of each day be the hour of meeting un til otherwise ordered. Mr. Hinks. of Bucksport moved to substitute the following order. Ordered, That the House hold one session each secular day, commencing at 11 o’clock A. M. Mondays, at9o’clock A. M. Saturdays and on oilier days at 10 o’clock A. M. The substtiute offered by Mr. llinks was aeccepted and passed. On motion of Mr. Dickey Adjourned. Wood’s Household Magazine is well adapt ed to the family, having divisions for young and old, and departments comprising almost all subjects of interest to the household. Published by S. S. Wood, Newburg, N. Y. Price §1,00 per annum. Merry’s Museum is an old-time favorite with boys and girls. The January number has the opening chapter of a new serial story for Ikjvs, entitled “Battles at Home,” by Miss Darling; “Bob and Chitabob,” a boat story; “By-and-By,” a charming little poem, by L. 1). Nichols; “A Night on a Mountain,” by L. S. Metcalf; “Young Italy in Boston,” a touching sketch by a Boston artist; “Becky's Christmas Dream,” a well-written story, in troducing a “Song of a Kettle,” by Miss Al cott, author of “Little Women;” “The Elves,” a short poem, by Edgar Fawcett “A Door-bell Bung by a Spirit,” by Willy Wisp; the usual Puzzle Drawer and Monthly Chat. The Mrs. Atwood who was shot by Lawrence in Bangor last Sunday evening, died on Tuesday, at C P. M. Lawrence the murderer, according to the Whig, is in a con dition bordering very strongly on delirium tremens. Bis throat, which he cut, is such that lie swallows with difficulty. The Bath Times understands that Frank O. Moses, Esq., has commenced building the Ferry Boat for the Knox Lincoln Railroad. She will be finished with all the modern im provements, and will be launched in April. The boat will bo 130 feet long, 50 feet wide ovor all, and will have a horizontal engine with a 34 inch cylinder. N. G. Marshall, Assessor of Internal Rev enue for the First District of Maine, has re signed, and George W. Knowlton has been appointed to fill the vacancy. Pailn Junnctrrc fournal AUGUSTA, Thursday .Morning, January 0, INTO. OBOHdE PEABODY'S 11EMAIXS. The preparations made by Governor Chamberlain to receive the remains of George l’eabody when they arrive at the shore of our State, are properly due to the character of the great philanthropist, who has a name for benevolence that rings around tin1 world. George Peabody was of New England origin. Early in life he went to Washington, then to Baltimore, and in the latter place commenced the foundation of the fortune which lie acquir ed. His birth and education were of New England, but the years of manhood spent in this country were in southern society, and from southern sources he gathered the business which gave him mercantile suc cess. It may be that this association with southern people, who were proverbially hospitable and generous, influenced him in some degree to regret the war on their ac count, and perhaps to sympathize with them as one might who had enjoyed their confidence and patronage, but there is no reason to believe that he ever had a dis loyal wish or did a disloyal act, or that his heart ever beat in unison with tteason and rebellion. On the contrary it appeal's that Mr. Peabodv desired the success of our

government, and manifested his feelings to those around him by acts that admitted of no doubt, evincing pleasure at news of Union victories, and offering funds and personal co-operation to carry out such plans as were deemed advisable by the friends of the government in England. Such is the testimony of those who associ ated with him at his hanking house in Lon don at that time. Ilis company was not sought by confederate agents nor was his place of business their resort, lie pro nounced their bonds worthless and dis couraged English capitalists from invest ing in them, and exerted himself to prevent the recognition of the Confederacy bv the British government. In his philanthropliy Mr. Peabody was .ouiided by no sectional or national limits. To New England he owed his birth, but his fortune was begun in Baltimore and chiefly made in England. In the distri bution of his gifts lie remembered the place of his until ity, and commenced there those princely donations which made him famous and respected the world over. Baltimore received his favors, then Lon don, and latterly the poor children of the southern IStates, black and white. His views of benevolence were by no means contracted to one State or country. He saw the opportunity to do good, and gen erously opened his coffers in the spirit of him who relieved the man that went down trom Jericho and fell among thieves and robbers. If he gave largely to the South it was because lie felt that his benevolence was needed more there and would accom plish more good. It is’said that the do nation made to the poor children of the South was intended at an earlier period lor the poor of New York city, but after the war was over and the unfortunate condi tion of the young in that desolated region became manifest to him, he concluded to bestow his liberality upon them. The practical and kindly character of the man is shown in the application of his favors to the young. Childless and without family himself, his heart went out in affection to children, lie loved to receive their pmises and benefit them, and considered that the means which he gave to be applied in moulding their susceptible minds would produce far more than if given to those whose characters were formed. The ova tions to him at Danvers and Baltimore by the children were richly enjoyed. And it must be borne in mind to his credit that while most other men who have given largely to public institutions for benevo lent put poses have kept their property until death stood at the door and they could keep it no longer, he gave largely in the v igor of his manhood, before fear of tleatli could have presented itself to him as an incentive to donate his possessions. Governor Chamberlain, then, as the rep resentative of the State, does wisely to show respect to the remains of Mr. l’ea body as they touch our shore on the way to the cemetery in his native town. Eng land has nobly honored him for his broad benevolence. She allowed his body to rest by the side of her kings, statesmen, warriors and poets in Westminster Abbey until the time for embarkation, and now hei navy is bearing it across the ocean to its last resting place. For his great chari ties the world honors him, and America, his birthplace, the country to which he gave most freely, where his ashes will lie, and upon which his character sheds the highest distinction, should honor him most of all. No unworthy suspicion or distrust should prevent us paying due homage to the nobleness that stands out so conspicu ously in his history. The reception will no doubt be such as will be creditable to the State and to the city in which the cere monial will take place. The Supreme Court will not at present give any decision bearing on the Legal Tender act. It is not improbable that the Court will have the ease in which it has been brought before them re-opened for argument. Before these new arguments can be made |two new justices will have taken their seats on the Supreme Bench, and it is safe to predict that there will not be any decision on this important question for some months to come. Good Words for the Young is published by J. It. Lippincott Co., Philadelphia, and is an excellent companion for the larger maga zines. this being designed for the children. It is tilled with tine stories, pictures and poe try and is very attractive. Price $2,50 per i annum. OFFICERS OF THE LEGISLATURE. The officers of the Legislature we notice briefly: Officer* of (lie Stnntf. 4V \V. Iloi.sTt.K, 1’rcsident of the Senate, is a native and resident of Oxford county. He wag born in Runiford and now resides in Dixfield. His age is 46 years. He was formerly a democrat, but in the break ing up and re-formation of parties conse quent upon the Kansas Nebraska question, was one of the first to join the republican party, and was a member of the conven tion in Oxford county that made a break in the old lines. He is a lawyer by pro fession, and served six years as County Attorney of Oxford, vacating the position two years ago. llis connection with the Legislature has been of some duration and honorable progress, lie having arisen from the position of clerk to that of the highest office in the body. His first place in con nexion with State affairs was that of Mis cellaneous Clerk, in which lie served one year. Next he became Engrossing Clerk and continued to be so eight years. Then he was Commission Clerk and performed the duties about one and a half years when he was taken sick and relinquished the position. He was never a member of the House. He lias served one term in the Senate—last year, and now in his sec ond term he is chosen to preside. Long familiarity with matters at the State House, with tact and ability will make him a val uable officer. Samvel \V. Lane. Secretary of the Sen ate, is a resident «>l Augusta and a lawyer by profession. He saw honorable service in the war, having enlisted as a private in 1861, served nearly through the whole war and was promoted to Captain. He has served two years as Assistant Secre tary of the Senate and is thoroughly famil iar with his duties and a popular officer. Hekbeht M. Heath. Assistant Secretary of the Senate, is a young man, hut older and smarter than his years, lie resides in (Jardiner. His father formerly pub lished the Home Journal, went into the army as a private, refusing a commission, and was killed at the battle of Fredericks burg. He is a student at Bowdoin Col lege, and has held positions about the State House. Jai.ez Makrinkk, of Cape Elizabeth, is re-elected Messenger. He was a good soldier and lias been a faithful Messenger two years, with a fair prospect of serving a third year. James H. Banks, of Freeport, is Assis tant Messenger. He too is a soldier, with honorable marks of service, having lost an arm in battle. This is his third election to his present place. Officer* of Ike Ilou*e. Heehex Foster, Speaker of the House, was born in Hanover, Oxford country, so that Oxford lias the honor of giving birth to the presiding officers of both branches of the Legislature. His age is 36 years. He fit ted for college at Bethel under L)r. True, and graduated at Waterville college in 1855. He taught the Vassalboro’ Acade my two years, then studied law with Hon. Josiali H. Drummond at Waterville, where lie took up his residence and entered into the practice of his profession, in which he lias been successful and maintains an honorable standing at the Bar in Kennebec county. He was a member of the House in '66 and '67. He was upon the Judiciary Committee both years, and was Chairman of the Committee on Education, also of Bills in the Third Heading, and was an active member on the floor of the House, as well as in the committee rooms. We think Mr. Foster has the ability and experience in legislative business to make an excellent presiding officer. Sl MXElt J. CtlADllOLltXE of East Dix moiit, elected Clerk for the third time, is a gentleman peculiarly qualified for the posi tion. A skillful penman, thoroughly acquainted with the duties of his office, he will prove as heretofore a faithful and ef ficient chronicler of the proceedings of the House. a. smith, eiecieuiormu secoiiu uiiiu Assistant Clerk of the House, served with credit in the First Maine Heavy Artillery Regiment, and like man}- others came home bearing the sears of battle. lie held the position of Major, and was breveted Lieutenant Colonel at the close of the war. For a few years past he has been editor and joint proprietor of the Somerset Reporter, an active and vigorous republican paper. ('has. E. Avehy of Sidney, elected Messenger of the House, was a soldier in Gen. Chamberlain’s regiment (the 20th) and is the bearer of an “empty sleeve.” He. has served as First and as Second As sistant Messenger in former Houses, and with perfect satisfaction, as we believe. J. 11. Walker of Turner, the First As sistant Messenger, was also a soldier, hal ing served in the 8th Maine Regiment. David C. Lombard of Bath, the Second Assistant Messenger, was a soldier in the 19th Maine, and lost his right arm at Get tysburg. He was a meritorious soldier. The growth of the Railroad system in i this country is shown by the following ta ble: Year. No. Miles. Incrse. I 1805 1,008 000 I 1836 1,273 175 1837 1,497 224 1838 1.913 410 r 1839 2.302 389 1840 2,818 510 1841 3.535 717 1842 4,026 491 1843 4,185 159 1844 4.377 192 1 1845 4.033 250 1840 4,930 297 1847 5,599 009 18)8 6,996 897 1849 7,305 1,309 1850 9,021 1,050 I 1861 10,982 1,961 1852 12.908 1,920 Tear. No. Miles. Increase 1858 15,800 2,452 1824 18,720 1,860 1855 18,874 1,654 1856 22,017 8,643 1857 24,508 2,491 1858 26,968 2,400 1859 28,789 1,821 1800 80,635 1,840 1801 31,256 021 1802 82,120 864 1863 83,170 1,050 1804 33,908 738 1805 35,085 1,177 1800 30.827 1.742 1807 89,276 2,449 1808 42.255 2,979 1869 50,000 7,745 This is a iiwt growth. During the lust I year there were more miles ot railroad built than in any other two years. This does not look as if the country had lost any of its energies, or the war debt availed I to cripple its resources. LEOISLATIVE CAUCUS. A joint caucus of the republican members of both brandies of the Legislature was held at Representatives Hall last evening for the j purpose of nominating State officers and members of the Executive Council. The caucus was called to order by Senator Cushing of Waldo, and Hon. A. B. Farwell of Augusta, appointed chairman. Mr Bonney of Portland, was made Secretary. On motion of Mr. Barker of Stetson. Hon. Franklin M. Drew was nominated by accla mation for Secretary of State. On motion of Senator Cushing of Waldo. the following gentlemen were appointed a 1 committee to receive, sort and count the votes for Attorney General: Messrs. Cushing of Waldo. Gibbs of Cumberland, Baker of Au gusta, Humphrey of Bangor, and Lane of Hollis. The chairman announced that there were three candidates for the office Thomas B. Reed of Portland, II. M. Plaisted of Bangor, and Edwin B. Smith of Saco. After attending to their duty, the committee reported as follows: Whole number of votes, 134 Necessary to a choice, 68 Thomas B. Reed had 63 Edwin II. Smith 36 II. M. Plaisted 33 L. A. Emery 1! No choice. Another balloting was had with the follow ing result Whole number of votes, 130 Necessary to a choice, 66 Thomas B. Reed had 71 Edwin B. Smith 33 II. M. Plaisted 25 L. A. Emery 1 Thomas B. Heed was declared the nominee. n motion of Mr. Smith the nomination was made unanimous. tin motion of Mr. Whidden of Calais, II. B. Murray. .Ir., was nominated for Adjutant Gen eral. by acclamation. On motion of Mr. Powers of Moulton, Hon. Parker 1*. Burleigh was nominated tor I.aml Agent, bv acclamation. On motion of Mr. Baker of Augusta. Hon. Win. Caldwell was nominated by acclamation for Treasurer of State. The following nominations were made for Executive Councillors: 1st District—Uranus O. Brackett of Ber wick. gd District—Win. Dcering of Portland. 3d District—Win. Rogers of Bath. 4th District—A. H. Abbot of China. 5th District—E. R. Spear of Rockland. titli District—Jos. W. Porter of Burling ton. 7th District—D. K. Hobart of Dennysville. Of the above named gentlemen, Mr. Hobart served in the Council of ’tiM, and Mr. Porter was member of the last Council. All the oth er gentlemen are new members. On motion of Hon. Lswis Barker, Hon, Lot M. Morrill was nominated for United States Senator by acclamation. The caucus then adjourned. DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS. The caucus of the Democratic members of the Legislature assembled again last evening, at the parlors of the Mansion House. Hon. Isaac Reed of Waldoboro in the chair and Lemuel H. Stover, Esq., of Harpsweil as Sec retary. After a full interchange of opinion on various subjects especially as relating to a choice of candidates, the following named gentlemen were agreed upon as candidates For Attorney General Col. A. W. Brad bury For Adjutant General Gen. Chas. W. Roberts; For Secretary of State, Hon. John M. Goodwin; Eor United States Senator, Hon. Isaac Reed. For Councillors—Cumberland, Charles E. Morrill; York, Trafton Hatch; Sagadahoc, Oliver Moses Kennebec. John Ileed Knox, Edward lv. O'Brien, Penobscot. Samuel D. Leavitt. After the transaction of other business, the caucus adjourned to Wednesday evening next. A Perpetual Weather Gage. The following table was constructed by the celebrated Ur. Herschell, upon a philosophic consideration of the attraction of the sun and moon. It is confirmed by the experience of many years, observation, and will suggest to the observer what kind of weather will prob ably follow the moon’s entrance into any of her quarters. Asa generalrule it will be found wonderfully correct: If the tnoou change at 12 o’clock noon, the weather immediately afterward will be very rainy, if in summer, and there will be snow and rain in winter. If between2 and 4 o’clock P. M.,Changeable in summer— fair and mild in winter. Between 4 and G o’clock P. M., fair in both summer and winter. Between 6 and 10 o’clock 1*. M., in sum mer fair, if the wind is northwest; rainy, if south or southwest. In winter fair and fros ty. if the wind is north or northwest; rainy, if south or southwest. Between 10 and 12 o'clock P. M., fair in summer, and fair and frosty in winter. Between 12 at night and 2 o'clock A. M., fair in summer and frosty in winter, unless the wind is from the south or southwest. Between 2 and 4 o’clock A. M., cold and showery in the summer, and snow and stem in the winter. Between 4 and C o’clock A, M., rainy both in winter and summer. Between 6 und 8 o'clock A. M., wind and rain in the summer and stormy in the winter. Between 8 and 10 o’clock A. M., changea ble in summer, rain with a westerly, and snow with an easterly wind in winter. Between 10 ami 12 o’clock A. M., showery in summer, and cold and windy in winter. The Gardiner Home Journal says that in 1830 the Kennebec opened at Christmas and two vessels came from Boston Jan. 1st. In 1830, it opened Jan. 28th, and we had a severe freshet. The ice was then very thick and the water was higher than it has ever been since. Much damage was done. The annual meeting of the Portland and VValdoboro Steamboat Company was held in Portland Tuesday. The following gentlemen were elected Directors for the ensuing year: Messrs. \V. W. Harris, J. L. Allen, Augustus Welt, G. 'W. Woodman and W. S. Dana. Albert J. Larrabee has been appointed Post master at Webster, vice Sam’l Cushman. The Supreme Court commenced its session at Bangor yesterday. PACIFIC MAH, STEAMSHIP CO.’S THROUGH LINK TO CALIFORNIA, CHINA AND JAPAN. Touching at Mexican ports, and carrying U. S. Mail Through to Californio In 'I'J Day*. Steamships mi the Atlantic ALASKA, Alt I ZONA, HKNKY Cll AUNCY, NKNV YOltK. Of KAN QUEEN, NOKTHKKN LIGHT' connecting on me i citic with the ol.OK \l>. TION, KN CITY, SACK AM KNToLI»KN Al.K, Out* of the above largo and splendid steamships will leave Pier No. 42, North Rixer, foot of Canal Street, at 12 o’clock, noon, on the 3th and 21st of every month, (except when those days fall on Sun day, and then on the proceeding Saturday,) for AS PlNWALL, connecting, via Panama Railway, with one of the Company’s Steamships lroiu Panama tor SAN FRANCISCO, touching at MANZANILLO. departures of 1st connect at Panama w ith Meani ersfor SOCTII PACIFIC and CENTRAL AMERI CAN PORTS. Those of the 3th touch at MAZAN ILLO. For JAPAN and CHINA, steamer AMERICA leaves San Francisco, Feb. 1st, 1871). One Hundred Pounds Baggage allowed each adult. Baggage-masters accompany baggage through, and attend to busies and children w ithout male protectors. Baggage received on the dock the day before nulling, from steamboats, railroads and passengers who prefer to semi down eariv. An experienced surgeon on board. Medicines and attendance flree. For freight, passage tickets, or further informa tion, applv at the Company’s ticket ortice, on the wharf. POUT OF CANAL STREET, NORTH RIVER, NEW YORK. Iy29 F. R. BABY, Agent. NEW YORK. HOLIDAY GOODS! HOLIDAY GOODS! Frank Kinsman’s, Just purchased in New York city, and now selling at retail, at Wholesale Prices. This is decidedly the most exquisite stork ever opened on the Kenne bec river, consisting of English. French and tier man Fancy Goods, ltich Bronzes, Elegant Opera Glasses, Ac. Splendid Music Hot ex, 24 tunes, (5.00. 14 (3.00. 8 (2.00. Quick Sales anti Small Profits my Motto. Choice Confectionery, Fine Toilet Soap, CIGAR CASES, Ac., Ac., Given away us usual. Corn* one and all and examine the richest stork of good* suitable for Christina* and New Year’s presents ever offered to the public. Remember the Place is at Frank Kinsman's Drug Store, No. 142 Water street, AUGUSTA, MAINE. notf E. E. PATTERSON, BOOKSELLER AND STATIONER, AND PKAI.KK IS SHEET MUSIC MUSIC BOOKS Of every Description, 144 Water Street, Augusta, Me. School, Miscellaneous and Blank BOOKS Biiu.es, Testaments. Prater Bookx, Writing Papers, Envelopes, PENS, PENCILS, INKS, Ac., ou hand and for sale at the Lowest Pkk eja Initial Stationery Put up in neat boxes a! 35 cent* per box. and sent by mail t«» any address cu receipt of 30 cent* Person* purchasing their Stationery f me can have it handsomely embossed with their Initials’’ or “Pet Name” without extra expense. 5Uf Patterson’s Circulating Library.

I shall mU the Balance or my Holiday Stoclc, at Great Discounts FROM REGULAR PRICES! THOSE WHO WOULD GH E A Happy New Year PRESENT to tlieir friends will And it for tbeir interest U> mak* purchases of such goods at my DRUG STORE, UNDER GRANITE HALL, _CHA8. K. PARTRIDGE. Sperm Oil I 4 FRESI1 LOT of Winter Ntralurd Sperm Oil. Will not congeal in the coldest tempera ture Also, Winter Strained Lard Oil, Downer’* Non-Explosive Kerosene and pure Neatsfoot Oils, By Chas. K. Partridge, Druggist, I’XDER GRAS ITE IIALL. j Photographs Melanotypes, At the same OLD PLACE, At the same OLD PRIt'k.8, v»* l I 9 1-9 size Pictures in Cards for 50 cents. 4 1-4 50 4 1-4 tn Card envelopes, 50 ets. 1 5x7 in Mat, 50 10 TINTYPES for 25 cents. A good assortment of PRAXES, ALBIXS, Ac., now on hand. Si" Particular attention given to copying. g Doors sooth of the Post OIBre, AIGI STI, ME. tljan70-3m ___H BAILEY. MOSES W. x Ait it, General Insurance Ag’t, LIFE AMO FIRE. Capital ReprmitBi over 50 Millions. OFFICE, NO. 1 DARBY BLOCK, .ttliVH'r.t, (Ijan70-tf Almanacs for 1870! given away by TITGQMB &D0RR, DRUGGISTS, West End Kennebec Bridge. ,,-fALI. ayi> get o\k. i«tr CHRISTMAS —AND New Year’s Presents. i My friends, make your home beautiful. How nhall we do it? Why, buy one of thot*e unrivalled BUBD^TT I (ELKHTE ORGANS. Where can they be found Found in every variety of style ate JOHN C. HAYNES CO.’S, 33 Court Wtreet, Ilowton, Mass. iyll_ SAVE THE CHILDREN. MI LTITUDES of them suffer, linger, and ^ie. luM'auKe of Pin-Woman. The only effectual remedy for thene most troublesome and dangerous of all worms, in children or adults. i>* found in l*n. (iOri.D S P1N-WOKM iSYRl l*. Purely vegetable; safe ami certain. A valuable cathartic, and bene ficial to Health. <»EO. C. GOODWIN ton, and all druggist!*.

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Mil Jttwukc $ounul The (ardlff Want. The Fort Hodge, Iowa, Northwest if confn lent In the opinion that the stone giant found in Cardiff, Onondaga comity, N. Y., which has canscd so ranch of a sensation among scientific men and others, was carved out of a hlock of gypsum that was taken out of the quarries near that place. Here is the Northwest’s account of the matter: On the fith of .Tunc. 1808, two men came to Fort Hodge, stopped at the St. Charles Hotel, registering their names—George Hull, Binghamton, N. Y.. and H. B. Mar tin, Boston, Mass. Hull was a tall, port ly man, weighing probably pounds, had black hair, moustache and heard on his chin was stoop-shouldered, red face and eyes, denoting the free use of whiskey. He dressed in black, and wore a “plug" hat. Martin, who seemed to be his compan ion, was a small man, and was less no ticed. Soon after their arrival they went down to C. B. Cummins’gypsum quarry, and tried to make a contract with him to get out an immense block of gypsum. At onetime they wanted to exhibit it in New York as a specimen of the products of Fort Dodge and vicinity. When it was suggested that sucli an immense block, twelve feet long and three and a half wide, would be very expensive, and that small er pieces would be much cheaper anti just as good for exhibition, they said they wanted to send it to Washington, as Iowa’s contribution to the Lincoln monument. Mr. Cnmmins doubted their authority to work lor Iowa in so important a matter, and after submitting then) to a severe cross-questioning, concluded they were impostors and engaged at some attempt at sw indling, and refused to get out the j block tor thorn at any price, l ney men went south of the town and purchased an I acre of gypsum land, paying #luot'or it. They built a shanty on it, at an expense of abou $75: employed workmen to open the quarry. Not succeeding to their satisfaction they employed Alike Foley, who went on section 33 and got out an immense block, and, getting Geo. Webber and others to help load it, they started for the railroad at Boone. Its weight was so great that their wagon was crushed down, and they were eonqielled to dress it down to 11 feet 3 inches, a width of 3 feet 2 inches, and 22 inches in thickness. We saw it while it was on the road to Boone. The “giant-makers” left our place some time late in July with their undeveloped block, and were seen in Chicago by the writer hereof on the 12th of August, and at different times for ten days following. On the 22d of September they were seen byG. M. Hull, merchant of our place, in Chicago, and stated they were staying at the Garden City House. They were in Chicago at least two months; how much longer we do not know. It was there, undoubtedly, that the giant was carved out, ready for shipment to New York. The time elapsing from the date of their leaving Fort Dodge and the date of their appearance at Cardiff with the resurrected “giant” in all his glory and immensity, gave ample oppotunity to carve out the statue, ship and bury him, allow time for the creek to wear away parts of the head, back anil legs. It is a well known fact to all who are acquainted with our gypsum, that it is worn away very rapidly by the action of running or dropping water; a few months will suffice to make the action of running water plainly visible on our hardest gypsum. This Cardiff fellow was found lying in the course of a little stream, and most in geniously placed there, too, by y ull and his companions, who were well informed as to the effects of running water on our gypsum. This action of water was inten ded to prove its great antiquity, but is one of the important evidences to us, of its identity with our gypsum, which lias long been noted for this peculiarity, injuring its value for projecting caps and sills, as the driving rains soon furrow out little de pressions in it. While these men were here, they were regarded as suspicious characters, and it was generally believed that the great gypsum block which they took away would lie heard of iu some swindling game to be concocted at the East. It was the com mon talk here after the great block was carried away, that it was to be used in New York as a specimen to show in sell ing shares in some imaginary gypsum quarry company to be organized to gull the unwary. Tills a&me Hull now turns tip with his gypsum block transformed into a monster giiMJt, to the great wonder of our gaping Eastern cousins. There is one test that will settle the point of identity of the giant with our gypsum the stone in its natural state is a dark, bluish mottled gray, is soft and entirely free from grit, can he cut with a knife or saw, and when pulverized turns white. Now, if some of the scientific men of the wise and learned East will take a jack knife and shave off a little of the giant’s big leg, they will undoubtedly find a white pulverized substance on the knife resem bling plaster of l’aris—which will prove be yond question that the Cardiff giant is a Fort Dodge production. We would say in this connection that we can supply the world with them, in the "original pack ages,” at reduced rates at wholesale. Hull's specimen cost him at least in the rough, delivered at the railroad. We can get them cut iu unlimited quanti ties at $1rts of the Doings of Congress Local and State News; Summaries of Do mestic and Foreign News: Reports of the Markets «t Home and Abroad; well se lected Tales,Poetry, Agricultural and other Inter esting and Useful Reading for the Family; also Correspondence from Abroad and origiual Articles upon subjects of Gen’l Interest. It has l>een enlarged from Twenty-Eight to Thirty-Nix Columns, in width, and proportionately increased in length, and is priuted on an Entire New Suit of Type, Making it one of the Handsomest and Most Readable, as w'ell as one of the CHEAPEST PAPEBS DT PBIOE, published. The price of subscription has not been increased on account of enlargement. Now is the Time to Subscribe! Tekms $2.00 per nnniim in advance, $2.23 at the end or six months, and $2.50 at the end of the year. Published every Wednesday. Daily Kennebec Journal, Will lie issued every morning, (Sundays excepted,) on and alter the first of January. Will give Full and Accurate Reports of the Proceedings of the Legislature from day to day; Reports of Im portant Hearings before Committees; Abstracts of Discussions in the Boards of Education and Agriculture; will have the Latest News by Tele graph tae same as other dailies, ami w’lil also nave Editorials. Correspondence, Locals ami the usual Summaries of News, also the most Import ant Speeches of the Session. The Discussions in the Board of Education will give New and Additional Importance to the Daily Jocks al, u« it will contain reports of them. Terms, $7.00 per year; $*2.00 for the Session. Members of the Legislature w ill do their con stituents and themselves a favor to interest them selves in getting subscribers to the above publica tions. The Daily keeps up that correspondence between the People and their Representatives, through their Legislative Reports, which is neces sary and agreeable io both. No Tri-Weekly will be published. Those persons I who desire a full report of the Legislative Proceed ings, must subscribe for the Daily Journal. £9- Postmasters and Members of the Legislature authorized to take subscriptions. £9* The Weekly and Daily Kennebec Journal are published at Augusta, Maine, by 8PRAGUE, OWEN k NASH. Portland" Business College! ONE OF TIIE International Business College Association. For fbll information address L. A. CRAY, A. M., PRINCIPAL, PORTLAND, MAINE. SmtO _ Hardware Store Having purchased the stock of Hardware, Iron Steel, &c., Aec.20, 18*3b. fiflif (great Bargains at WELLS’ FURNITURE ROOMS, Water Street, Auguata, Me. A I.AK*»*e from which I had suffered so long and so much. 1 investigated it in all its fearful phases, in order to assure myself that my case was not an exceptional one. The closer my investigations the more satisfactory were my conclusions. I felt con vinced that tens of thousands of my fellow-creatures were dying annually from consumption whose cases were not as desperate and apparantly hopeless as mine hail been, ami I argued from tills that remedies which had proveu so effective with me would prove equally so with others. I prepared my medicines in a pleasant ami attractive form, and announced them U> the world. The results are well known. Thousaigl* of suffering men, women ami children, who were on the way to the grave, have deen cured, ami are to-day living evidences of the fact that C0N81 M PTION CAN BE CURED and I think I uu;y say, without arro gating to myself any more than is justly my due, that I have had as much experience in the treatment of consump tion as any other person in the country, and that my suc cess has been wonderfully great. Let the reader remember that these are not mere fancied statements. They are positive living facts, of which I am the living evidence. There is an old adage which says. “What has been done may be dune.” I have been completely cured of consump tion by the remedies I now offer to the public. Thousands of others have testified to similar happy results from their use, and thousands of others still might be benefitted as I have been could they but be prevailed upou to try the vir tue of The Mandrake Pill*, Seaweed Tonic and Pulmonic Syrup. All that is necessary to convince the most skeptical of their merits is a fair trial. Full directions accompany each of the medicines, so that it is not absolutely necessary that patients should see me personally, unless they desire to have their lungs examined. Pur this purpose I am personally at my Principal Ornca, No. 15 North Sixth street, corner of Commerce, Evert Saturday. Advice is given without charge, but for u thorough ex amination with the Respirometer the price is five dollars. Price of the Pulmonic Syrup and Seaweed Tonic, each $1 50 per bottle, or $7 50 a half do«eu. Mandrakt Pills, 25 cents per box. l)'3g J. II. SCIIENCK, M. D.

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We also desire to call the attention of the 1 lovers of fine horses to our NEW STYLE TROTTING SLEIGH, with patent clip posts—the jauntiest and strongest light Sleigh ever invented; in fact, no very light Sleigh can be made strong in any other way—pa ten ted bv us. _ Our Sleighs all contain our Patent Socket Holder, many of tnem our newly invented Foot Scraper, and many other fine improvements used only by our firm. Tw enty years experience of our junior partner, j together with the long experience of our skilled I workmen, enable us to make a finer Sleigh and at a less price than any concern with less experience can possibly do. Our Assortment Is Unequalled t Our Prices the Very Lowest I Don't fail to visit our SLEIGH EMPORIUM, under the Preble House, and examine for yourselves, whether you desire to purchase or not. C. P. KIMBALL LAKKIN. Portland, December 1st, 0 N. B. We keep a good assortment of priced Sleighs made in this vicinity, includuig t e i crooked-legged Bailey Patent Sleigh-all to1*i sold for just what they are—at prices lower than the I l0We refer with pleasure to any man that has ever need a C. P. Kimball Weigh, Mao to that have been a long time in n»e, An .hn??lSr i seen in all parts of New England and will themselves. GIVE US A tALL. a 4W50 _z THE UNION BANNER! 1BS5LK2! nr ye£! i Uble offerejUo cluba! I Kitccimens sent for six cents. Please stati where v.m saw thU notice. Address Union Banker, I lielfabt, Me. 3wal New York Tribune! The Great Farmers’ Paper!] The Paper of the People. NOW IS TIIK TIME TO SUBSCRIBE FOR THE UBEAT Family Newspaper IT IS CIIEAI* Because its Uatiea is Larger THAN THAT OF Any other Newspaper. Now is the Time to form Clubs. 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