Daily Kennebec Journal (Augusta, Me.)
February 11, 1870

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PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING (SUNDAYS EXCEPTED), BY SPRAGUE, OWEN NASH. TERMS: SEVEN DOLLARS PER ANNUM. SINGLE COPIES, FOUR CENTS. AUGUSTA, ME., FRIDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 11, 1870. YOL. 1 NO. 36. JUnntbtt Jmtntal. Published on Water, Foot of Court Street, AUGUSTA, MAINE. BT SPRAGUE. OWEN NASH. Sailg JUmuicc fmttnal. is issued every morning, except Sundays. Contains the latest news liy 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 advance; $8 if payment Is not made within the year. Single copies 4 cents, o be had at the bookstores and at this office. Advertisements one inch in length, three in sertions or less, $1.00; 25 cts. 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 Notioea 25 per cent, additional. Amusement Notioes, $2 per square per week. Mcchlg Jtenncbet Journal, Published every Wednesday morning, It the largest folio paper in the State, containing news, political articles, agricultural and scientific matter, tales, poetry, anecdotes, household recipes, markets, Ac., Ac. Terms $2 per annum in advance, Xrausient Advertisements, $1.30 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 read.ng columns, 20 cents per line for first insertion; 10 cents per line for each subsequent insertion. Ail transient advertisements to be paid for in advance. I. c. L c. L c. 7, 8, SOMES’ Oyster, Fruit and Confectionery SALOON! Opposite Masonic Block, Gardiner, He. THE BEST OYSTER COOK in the State. Solid Oyster., 30 cents per quart. T, To the people at large. Who this notice may read. And yourselres in Gardiner should flml: If you want a good stew. You should know where to go lfs to Somes’, T, 8, O. C. T SOMES Gardiner, Jan. lat, 1*70. tlj.in7».tf' C. H. STABBIED, Photographer and Artist, HE IT GBA.YITE BLOCK, Nearly opposite Poet Office, (Dp Stairs, Hakes ail the beat styles of Pictures in the Art. PICTtJBES COPIED*A ENLARGED, AND Finished la India Ink or Colors. At prices that cannot fail to be satisfactory. 4^ The public are invited to call and examine Specimens m uU and &niske*l at his rooms. _AUGUSTA, NIL W*n7Qd» Brewster’s Hotel, SKOWHECAN, ME. TIIIS large and commodious Hotel is situated at the head of the Falls on the Kennebec river, in the enterprising village of Skowhegan, the terminus of the Portland A Kennebec R. R. This U one of the best arranged Hotels for family borders there Is in the State, and a better place for Summer resort, cannot be found In Maine. The best of water, beautiful drives on the bauks of the river, fishing and sailing ponds in the vicinity, trout brooks, where you can catch an abundance of the spotted brook trout any day in the year. Prices for permanent or transient boarding are very low, so our customers can afford to come often and stay a good while. We also have a large airy stable to board horses for the guests that wish to bring their teams with them. Also one of the best half-mile trotting parks in the State, is connected with the House, free for the guests to train their horses or drive for pleasure. flTjan-tt 8. B. BREWSTER, Proprietor. CONY HOUSE, mirifll STREET, A.TJ GrU STA, MAINE. rnms new Hotel affords accommodations that no L other one does in the city to the travelling com munity, being located in the CENTRE OF BUSINESS, and very near the Depot. The travelling public may be assured that no pains will be spared to meet all their wants, and with the assistance of Mk. Turner, late of the Augusta House, we hope to merit a share of the public patronage. Connected with this House is a First Olass Livery Stable! 6. A. it H. COXY, Proprietors. _ BATH HOTEL, By O. M. PluuAmcr, BATH, ME. Board, $1 per Bay. tlljan-ly Photographs Melanotvpes, At the im OLD PLACE, At the ..me OLD PRICES, vis I 0 1-9 tize Picturei ill Cards for 50 cents. 4 1-4 50 4 1-4 in Card envelopes, 60 ets. 1 5x7 Mat, 60 16 TINTYPES for 25 cents. A good HHAortment ot FRAMES, ALBUMS, Ac., now on hand. Particular attention given to copying. Door* loath of the Post OBee, AFOFSTA, HI. tlJ#n7Mm _ H. BAILEY. Hotel Notioe. HE Gardiner Hotel having been thor ouchlv renaired, and entirely new P— ipened Wednesday. D OLIVER C. KOI,Libia. 15th. Gardiner, Dec. 15,1 Stitt. Dec. t >Jan70-tf Trunlis Trunks THE PLACE TO BUY Prencli, Bugono, Solo Jjoatlior, And all kinds of common travelling TRUNKS Also, Ladies’and Gents’ TRAVELLING A SHOPPING BAGS, Is at HAMILTON TURNER'S, 135 Water Street. The Itight Place to buy your HARNESSES, aud get the celebrated DUNN HARNESS, is at ■lAItm/rON A TURNER'S, 135 WATER STREET. The cheapest place to buy WHIPS, CURRYCOMBS, BRUSHES, BLANKETS, SURCINGLES, HAL. TERS, Ac., is at HAMILTON A TURNER’S, 135 WATER STREET. HARNESSES! For Business, Pleasure, Teaming, Trucking, Carting Expressing, Manufactured from GOOD OAK STOCK, and by the beat of workmen. We would remind the public that our Harness took all the premium* offered at the last State Fair —lour in uumber. Also the first premium at the late New England Fair. As our customers are daily informed that our Harnesses are .Machine Stitched—we would invite them and the public generally to call and examine the largest stock of readv-made Harnesses ever of fered in this city, and we will convince them that we make the best HAND STITCHED work to be had for the same amount of money, and if we don’t have on hand what is wanted, can make it at short notice. Samples of Gold Gilt, Oroide Silver, Covered, aud Japanned Trimmed Harness, may be seen at our salesroom, NO. 1?2 MIDDLE STREET. HENRY DUNN 6 SON. For Hale by Hamilton cfc Turner, 135 WATER STREET, AUGUSTA, If AIRE, fllfeb tf Opposite Deering Holway’s. GOLD1 GOLD! GOLD! ADAMSON'S BOTANIC COUGH BALSAM! IS MORE VALUABLE THAN GOLD. THY IT! TRY IT! TRY IT! IT CURES THE WORST IN A SHORT TIME. IN LARGE BOTTLES, at 35 Gents. No Cure UNTO Pay 2 FRANK KINSMAN, DRUGGIST, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL AGENT FOR THE UNITED STATES AND CANADAS. Cough no more when you can be Cured for TRY IT! 355 Cents! TRY IT! TRY IT! MANSION HOUSE, STATE STREET, i AU8USTA, ME. WHIS House is provided wit# Bath Rooms, X. irhere 11(4 and Cold Baths can be had at all times. It lias also a First-Class Billiard Hall, for (iucsts only. Connected with the House is a large ami commodious Sample Room, on Water Street, centrally located, where Sample Agents can show their p-kmJs. free of charge. The Ih-oprietor, thankful for the liberal patronage which the above ]l >use has enjoyed since its open ing, takes pleasure in Informing Ins patrons that he will run Free Carriages to and from the Cars and Boats until further notice Connected with the above House is a Livery Sta ble, where good teams can be hail at reasonable rates. W. M. THAYER, Proprietor. U. P. Cochranb, Clerk. 1870. JANUARY. 1870. EXTRA INDUCEMENTS TO BOYERS. "W e have tliin Day MARKED DOWN OUR PRICES! SO AS TO REDUCE STOCK. LOOK LOOK LOOK THINK AND REFLECT On the Following Prices: Overcoats for 8173 Overcoats for 0.00 Overcoats for 7.00 Overcoats for 8.00 Overcoat* (warranted all wool) 9.00 Overcoats (heavy Black Beaver) 10.00 OUR STOCK OF PINTS AND VESTS, MATCHED SUITS, -and GENT S’ FURNISHING GOODS! Ol every deacription we ofler for the NEXT THIRTY DAYS, AT EQUALLY LOW PRICES. CALL AND SEE US, and wc guarantee that you will get your money’s worth at the ONE PRICE CLOTHING STORE. S. "W. I'Trmtington Co., lOO Water Street, Augusta, Maine. THE KENNEBEC JOURNAL. (Established in 182S.) Enlarged and Improved. A POLITICAL FAMILY NEW8PAPER. Not Excelled by any in the State. Jl'st Enlarged and Printed on New, Plain, and Handsome Type! Having Full Reporta of Legislative proceedings; carefully prepared Political Articles,Facta and .Sta tistic a Local. Domestic and Foreign News; Corres pondence; Tales, Poetry, Agricultural and other Miscellaneous Matter. No Increase of Nubscrlptlon Price—A Good Time to Subscribe. The Weekly Kennebec Journal. The Kennebec Journal is in the Forty-fourth year of its age. It has just been enlarged, and is now a THIBTY-SIX COLUMN PAPER, Its size not being exceeded by that of any other paper iu the state, and surpassed by but few in other States. It will contain Carefully Prepared Political Articles, Facts, Stalls tics, speeches and Extracts; Full Reports of the Proceedings of the Maine Legislature; Reliable Information in relation to mat ters pertaining to the State Govern ment; Reports of the Doings of Congress: Local and State News; Summaries of Do mestic and Foreign News; Reports of the Markets at Home and Abroad; well se lected Tales, Poetry, Agricultural and other Inter esting and Useful Reading for the Family; also Correspondence from Abroad and original Articles upon subjects of Gen'l Interest. It has been enlarged from Twenty-Eight to Thirty-Six Columns, in width, and proportionately increased in length, and is printed ou an Entire New Suit of Type, Making it one of the Handsomest and Most Readable, as well as one of the CHEAPEST PAPERS IN PRICE, published. The price of subscription has not been increased on accouut of enlargement. Now is the Time to Subscribe! Terms $2.00 per annum in advance, $2.25 at the end of Bix months, and $2.50 at the end of the year. Published every Wednesday. Daily Kennebec Journal, Will be issued every morning, (Sundays excepted,) on and after 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 the same as other dailies, and wftl also hare Editorials, Correspondence. Locals and 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 Journal, as it will contain reports of them. Terms, $7.00 per year; $2.00 for the Session, U- Members of the Legislature will do their con stituents and themselves a favor to interest them selves in gettiug 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 to both. No Tri-Weekly will be published. Those poisons who desire a full report of the Legislative Proceed ings, must subscribe for the Daily Journal. Postmasters and Members of the Legislature Authorized to take subscriptions. A9»The Weekly and Daily Kennebec Journal are published at Augusta, Maine, by SPBAGTTE, OWEN 4 NASH. MOSES M. SWAN, Watchmaker and Jeweller, Ilia Stock embrace* a fine line of American and Swiss Watches, in gold and ailver case, including the celebrated National or Elgin Watch, Waltham, Treniont, Bor* auin, Bonnett, Pardeaux, Jacot, Ac., in both La ie*’ and gentlemen’s sizes. Pino Gold J ewolry, Solid Gold Leoniton Vest and Neck Chains, STERLING A COIN SILVER GOODS, FIXE TLATED WARE, SPECTACLES AND EYE BLASSES, of the moat approved kinds. CLOCKS OF ALL KINDS, including the celebrated ITHACA CALENDAR all of which will be sold at the Lowest Prices, and Warranted. Particular attention given to repairing all kinds of Fine Watches. Chronometer Balances applied and adjusted to temperature and position. tl]an7(Vtf GOVERNMENT OF MAINE, 1870 GOVERNOR, Joshua L. Chamhkklain, Brunswick. COUNCIL. 1st District, Uranus O. Brackett, Berwick. 2*1 District, William Deering, lVnlaml, 3d District, William Rogers, Bath. 4th District, Ambrose 11. Abbot, ChinR. 6th District, Edward It. Hj>ear, Rockland. 6th District, Joseph W. Dorter, Burlington. 7tli District, D. K. Hobart, Deunysville. EXECUTIVE OFFICERS. Franklin M. Drew, Brunswick, Secretary of State. George O. Stacy, Kesur Falls, Deputy Secretary. James R. Millikeu, Portland, Chief Clerk. B. B. Murray, Jr., Pembroke, Adjutant General. August1:* L. Smith, Augusta, Clerk to Adjutant General. George N. Page, Norridgewock, State Pension Clerk f Adjutant General’s office. William Caldwell, Augusta, State Treasurer. Sylvanus Caldwell, Augusta, Treasurer’s Clerk. Parker P. Burleigh, Liuneus, Iamd Agent. GOVERNOR T STATF. John M. Brown, Portland, Colonel, Assistant Inspect* General. Eugene F. Sauger, M. D., Bangor, Colonel, Assistant Sui geon General. Aidn-de-Camp, with rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Selden Connor, Thomas W. Hyde, George Varney, Nathan Cutler. Albert O. Morgan, Lewiston, Military 8ec’y to Governor. Prentiss M. Fogler, August!*, Messen’r to Gov. and Council Benjamin F. Harris, Machfas, 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 Fernald. Camden, Inspector General of Fish. Geo. F. Dillingham, Oldtown, Agt. Penobscot Tribe Indians Geo. F. Wadsworth, East port, Agt. Paasama'iu’y Tribe In Albert W. Paine, Bangor, Bank and Insurance Examiner. Asa W. Wildes, Skowhegan, i Samuel II. Blake, Bangor, S Railroad Commissioners. Solomon T. Corser, Portland, J SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT. John Appleton, Bangor, Chief Justice. ASSOCIATE JUSTICES. Edward Keut, Bangor. Jonas Cutting, Bangor. Jonathan G. Dickerson, Belfast Charles W. Walton, Portland. William G. Barrows, Brunswick. Charles Danforth, Gardiner. Rufus P. Tap ley, Saco. ATTORNEY GENERAL. Thomas B. Reed, Portland. INSANE ASYLUM. Henry M. Harlow, M. D., Superintendent and Physician. Bigelow T. Sanborn, M. D., Assistant Physician. TRUSTEES. William B. Lapham, M. If., Woostock, President. John T. Gilman, M. D., Portland. Dr. M. R. Ludwig, Thomaston. Hon. Geo. A. Frost, Springvale. 11 on. A. 0. Wake tie Id, Bangor. STATE prison; Warren W. Rice, Warden. Elbridge Burton, Deputy Warden. INSPECTORS. William Wilson. lion. Rufus Priuce. STATE REFORM SCHOOL. Hon. E. W. Woodbury, Superintendent TRUSTERS. lion. Noah Woods, Bangor, President. W. E. Gould, Portland, Secretary, j lion. Nathan Dane, Alfred, Treasurer. Hon. Jeremy W. Porter, Strong. Tobias Lord, Stand ish. STATE COLLEGE or AGRICULTURE AND THE MECHANIC ARTE Trustee* i Hon. Abner Cobum, Skowhegan, President. Hon. Thomas 8. Lang, Augusta. Hon. William P Wingate, Bangor. Hon. Lyndon Oak, Uarlaud. Rev. Samuel F. Dyke, Bath J. C. Madigan, Houlton. j Hon. Isaiah Stetsou, Bangor, Treasurer. Samuel Johnson, A. M., Ur one. Secretary. Executive Committee. Hon. W’m. P. Wingate, Hon. Lyndon Uak, non. Thomas 8. Lang. Examining Committee. Joshua L. Chamberlain, LL. D.; Rev. Amory Battles; Hon. Thomas S. Lang. Faculty. Merritt C. Fernald, A. M., Acting President and Professor of Mathematics aud Physics. I Samuel Johnson, A. M., Farm Superintendent and In* j i true tor in Agriculture. Stephen F Peck ham, A. M., Professor of Chemistry. Calvin Cutter, M. D., Lecturer ou Anatomy, Physiology and Hygeue Corydon B. La kin. Instructor in Book-keeping. Captain Henry E. Seilers, Bangor, Instructor in Military Tactics. BOARD OF AGRICULTURE. Samuel Wasson, Ellsworth, President. D. II. Thing, Mt. Vernon, Vice President i 8. L. Goodale, Saco, Secretary. M. C. Fernald, Orono. S. P. Peck ham. Orono. j Charles E. Hamlen, Waterville. f Members at Large. Cyrus F. Brackett, Brunswick. I George L. Goodale, Brunswick. J MEMBERS FROM COCNTIES. I Seth Scamman, for Cumberland County, Scarborough. 1 WiMea P. Walker, Sug:idahoc County, Topsham. William 8wett, Oxford County, South Pari*. Levi L. Lucas, Somerset County, St. Albans. Ira Dots, York County, Saco. Elijah B. Suck pole, Penobscot County, Kenduskeag. Samuel Wasson, Hancock County, Ellsworth. J. Yarnuin Putnam, Aroostook County, lloulton. Jeremiah it. Norton, Franklin County, Avon. Luther Chamberlain, Piscataquis County, Atkinson. Moses L Wilder, Washington County, Pembroke. Isaac Hobbs, Knox County, South Hope. Daniel II. Thing Kennebec County, Mt. Vernon. George E. Brackett, Waldo County, Belfast. Z. A. Gilbert, Androscoggin County, East Turner. Calvin Chamberlain, (State Society,) Foxoroft. John Bodge, Lincoln County, Jefferson. COMMON SCHOOLS. Warren Johnson, Topsham, State Superintendent. Joseph F. Dunning, Clerk of Superintendent, Portland. COUXTT SI PERVIS0R8. Androscoggin, C. B. Stetson. Lewiston. A roue took, W. T. Sleeper, Sherman. Cumlx-rland, J. B. Webb, Gorham, i Franklin, A. II. Abbott, Farmington. Hancock, Charles J. Abbott, Castine. Kenneliec, W. II. Bigelow, Clinton. 1 Knox, G. M. Hicks, Rock’and. Lincoln, I). S. Giidden, Newcastle. Oxford, N. T. True, Bethel, i Penobscot, S. A. Plurumer, Dexter. I Piscataquis, W. S. Knowlton, Mor.ion Sagadahoc, I>. F. Potter, Topsham. j Somerset, G. W. Hatheway, Skowhegan Waklo, N. A. Luce, Freedom, Washington, W. J. Corthel^, Calais. York, M. R. Mabry. MAINE EDUCATIONAL A8S0CIATICN. 1 President. J. II. Hanson, Watenrille. loe-president, C. C. Rounds, Farmington. Secretary and Treasurer, C. B. Stetson, Lewiston. executive committee. J. II. Hanson, Chairman, Watervllls. 1 C. B. Stetson, Lewiston. 1 A. P. Stone, Portland, i J. 8 Barrell, Lewiston. W. Johnson, Topsham. C. C. Rounds, Farmington. J. P. Gross, Brunswick, i G. T. Fletcher, Castine. j J. B. Webb, Yarmouth. COMMITTEE ON STATE VALUATION. John P. Hubbard, Hiram, j Seth Scam man, Scarboro’. Alvin Currier, Farmington. I Nehcmlah Smart, Scarsmout. j Abel Prescott, Cana ah. Reuheu 8. Prescott, Bangor. Part man Houghton, East purl. Enoch Kuight, Portland, Clerk of Commissions STATE LIBRARY. Joseph T. Woodward, Librarian. Wire Works Saccarappa, Maine. Messrs. WARREN PENNELL, WOULD inform the public that thev manufac ture and keep constantly on hand every de scription of IRON WIRE, made from the befit material. Special attention given to Spring and machinery H ire Also. Wire tinned straightened and cut to order. Ms* ___ _ OTLPHITE OF LIME, for preserving Cider O-Vlso, White Mustard Seed, for sale low by Utl TITCOMB St DORR Committees of the Legislature. Joint Standing Committees. On the JudicUiry—Messrs. Lindsey of Somerset, Lane of Cumberland, and Reed of Cumberland, of the Senate; Messrs. W hid den of Calais, Barker of Stetson, smith of Saco, Bouncy of Portland, Bliss of Washington, Powers of iloulton, and Voae of Winterport, of the loti?v. On Federal Relations—Messrs. Cleaves of Oxford, Liudsey of Somerset, and Kred of Cumberland, of the Senate; Messrs. Barker of Stetson. Stone of Kcnnebunk, McGilvcry of Searsport, Whidden of Calais, Burgess of Portland, Smith of Warren, and Jordan of Brunswick, of the House. On Military Affairs— Messrs. Gibbs of Cumber land. Nealley of York, and Hanson of York, of the Senate; Messrs. White of Bangor. Duncan of Kit ten-, Spaulding of Richmond, Phillips of Weld. Sturgis of Stan dish, Dennett of So. Berwick, and Alexander of Belmont, of the House. On (''Hist and Frontier Defences Messrs. Morse of Sagadahoc, Cushing of Waldo, and Talbot of Washington, of the Senate; Messrs. Blake of Au burn. Brawn of Oldtown. Moulton of Porter, Ames of Jefferson, Mayo of Windham, Paige of Yinal haven, and Gates of Robbinston, of the House. On Railroads, Ways and /fridges—Messrs. Cush ing of Waldo, Morse of Sagadahoc, and Holland of Andfoscoggin, of the Senate; Messrs. Ilinks of ItucksoortjTwitchell of Portland, Foster of Argyle. Farwell ol Augusta, Lane of Hollis, Patten of Bath, and Dickey of Fort Kent, of the House. On Mercantile Affairs and Insurance—Messrs. Buck of Hancock, Carvill of Cumberland, and Metcali of Lincoln, of the Senate; Messrs. Hol brook of Freeport, Chamberlain of LJ Is worth, Blake of Auburn, Warren of Veazie, Gannett of Bath, Watts of Thomas ton, and Harding of Gorham, of the House. On Legal Reform—Messrs. Lane of Cumberland. Nealley of York, (leaves of Oxford, of the Senate; Messrs. Baker of Augusta, Humphrey of Bangor, llanitnan of Belfast, Hume of Cherry held, Spauld ing of Richmond, Burton ol Benton, and Mildrain of Wells, of the House. On Education—Messrs, lluffum of Penobscot, French of Franklin, and Minot of Kennebec, of the •enatc; Messrs. Farwell of Augusta. Humphrey of Bangor, Bouncy of Portland, Gott of Lecda} and Hathom of Pittsfield, Smith of Litchfield Daggett of Strong, of the House. On Banks and Banking— Messrs. Metcalf of Lin coln, Reed of Cumberland, and Gray of Kennebec, of the Senate; Messrs. Dunning of Bangor, I iced of Waldoboro’, Twitchell of Portland, Waterhouse of Portland, Bird of Rockland. Palmer of Gardiner, and Adams of Biddeford, of the House. On Agriculture—Messrs. Lang of Kennebec, Gnr celon of Waldo, and Bartlett of Hancock, of the Senate; Messrs. Greene of Wilton, Wasson of Surry, Thurlough of Newburgh, Wentworth of North Berwick, Moulton of Porter, Booth bay of Embden, and Darling of Lincoln, of the House. On Manufacture*—Messrs. Hanson of York, Gibbs of Cumberland, and Mayo of Piscataquis, of the Senate; Messrs. Ham of Lewiston, Purrinton of Bowdoinhain. Cole of Cape Elizabeth, Foss of Ab bot. Lewis of Pittston, Burnham of Biddeford, and Cousins, of Kennebunkuprt, of the House. On Interior Wuters— Messrs. Talbot of Washing ton, Buffum of Penobscot, and Gibbs of Cumber land, of the Senate; Messrs. Hammond of West brook, Folsom of skew began, MeGilvery of Sears port, Bearce of Lewiston, Cox of East Mathias, Hamilton of Orono, and Skinner of St. Albans, of the House. On Utate Lands and State Roads— Messrs. Lang of Kennebec, Kingsbury of Penobscot, and Webb of Somerset of the Senate; Messrs. Smith of llodgdon. Crockett of Rockland, Davis of Lubec, Irish of Gherman, Martin of ilumford, Chase of Winn, and Sherman of Camden, of the House. On Division of Towns—Messrs. Webb of Somer set. Gray of Kennebec, and Bartlett of Hancock, of the Senate; Messrs. Wasson of Surry, White of Bangor, Weston of Poland, lvimbnil of Bethel. Thompson of Hallowed. Smith of Parsons field, and Peavey of Whiting, ot the House. On Division of Counties—Messrs. Carvill of Cum berland, Torrey of Knox, and Kingsbury of Penob scot. of the Senate Messrs. Tobev of Athens. Berry of Buxton. MiUiken of Tremont, Mason of Hiram, Wilder of Fort Fairfield, Douglass of Na ples, and Adams of Mayfield, of the House. On incorporation of Towns—Messrs. Holland of Androscoggin, Collins of Aroostook, and Carvill of Cumberland, of the Senate; Messrs. Foss of Ab bott. Cushing of Sidney. To bey of Athens, Clark of Holden, Libbey of Limerick, ‘Cotton of Troy, and Bean of Corinth, of the House. On Fisheries— Messrs. Bartlett of Hancock, Met calf of Liucoln, and Carlelon of Knox, of the Senate: Messrs. Mears of Bristol, Stover of Harps well, chase of Woodstock, Means of Sedgwick, Bartlett of Harrison, Newcomb of Brewer, and Riggs of Georgetown, in the House. On Indian Affairs— Messrs. Kingsbury of Penob scot, Kolfeof Washington, and Fuller ol Penobscot, in the Senate; Messrs. Bradford of Eastport, Brawn of Oldtown, Brown of Anson, Gould of Albany, McLain of New Vineyard, Campbell of Deer Isle, and Sargent of Ilermon. of the House. On (’Riims— Messrs. Rolfe of Washington, Carle ton of Knox, and Collins of Aroostook, of the Senate; Messrs. Bliss of Washington, Clark of Readlleld, Boyd of New Castle, Guptill of Goulds buro\ Plummer of Lisbon. Holman of Dixfield, and Whitehouse of St. George, of the House. On Pensions—Messrs. Fuller of Penobscot, Gibbs of Cumberland, and Roberts of York, of the Senate; Messrs Gannett of Bath. Stickncy of Presque Isle, Greenleaf of Edgcomb, Wilson of Bradford, Mills of Brooksvdie. Brackett ol Cum berland, and McDougal of M eddy be tups, of the House. On Insane Hospital—Alessr*. Gray of Kennebec, Webb of Somerset, and Gibbs of Cumberland, of the Senate; Messrs. Alain of Unity, Sturgis of Standish, Burgess of Portland. Burbank of Acton, Jones of Norway, Pierce of Muchias, and Jordan of Minot, of the House. On Reform School—Messrs. Nealley ol York, Buck of Hancock, and Talbot of Washington, of the Senate: Messrs. Stickncy of Presque Isle, Mav of Winthrop, Leighton of'Yarmouth, Whitney of Exeter. Wheeler of Chcbterviile, Duncan of Kit ten, and Berry of Danmriscotta, of the House fin State Prison—Messrs. Minot of Kennebec, Garcelon of Waldo, and Roberts of York, of the Senate: Messrs. Hammond of Paris. Cole of Cape Elizabeth, Corn forth of Fairfield, Bearce of Turner, Hussey of Sangerville, Ames of Jefferson, and Kay of Harrington, oY the House. On Public Buildings—Messrs. French of Franklin, Holland of Androscoggin, and Torrey of Knox, of the Senate; Messrs. Crockett of Rockland. Allan of Corinna, Lord of Lebanon. Lewis of Liberty, Dearborn of Falmouth, McKown of Boothbay, arid Sherman of Ilesboro, of the House. On Library—Messrs. Reed of Cumberland, Cleaves of Oxford, anil Cm-hing of Waldo, of the Senate; Messrs, skinner of St. Albans, Cousins of Kcnnebunknort, Mason of Hiram. Nickerson of Swanvillc, Wentworth of North Berwick, Young of Hancock and Sawyer of Gray of the House. Standing Committees of House. On Engrossed Bills—Messrs. Cushing of Sidney, R rtresa of Portland, Nickerson of swanville, Vose of Winterport, Bartlett of Harrison, Gould of Al bany, ami Guptill of Gouldsboro’. On Bills in the Third Reading—Hume of Cherry field. Chase of Woodstock, Smith of Litchfield, Mildraui of Wells, Spaulding of Richmond, Main of Unity, and Hathom of Pittsfield. On Leave of Absence—Purrington of Bowdoinhain, Hamilton of Orono, Gatos of Uobbin-ton, Burbank of Acton, Bearce of Turner, Browu of Anson, and Sherman of Islesboro. On Pay Roll—Folsom of Skowhcgan, Smith of HiKlgdon, Crockett of Rockland, Kimball of Bethel, Waterhouse of Portlaud, Brawn of Oldtown, and Adams of Biddeford. On Change of Xante*—Chase of -Woodstock, Darling of Lincoln, Chase of Springfield, Martin of Kumford, Adams of Mayfield, Whitehouse of St. George, and McDougal of Meddybemps. On County Estimates —Blake of Auburn, Irish of Sherman. May of Winthrop, Mears of Bristol, Chamberlain of Ellsworth, Foster of Argyle. Hol brook of Freeport, Bradford of Easti>ort, Cousins of Keunebunkport, Gannett of Bath, Tobcy of Athens, Lewis of Liberty, Wheeler of Chester ville. Chase of Woodstock, Foss of Abbott, and Sherman of Camden. On Finance—Twitchell of Portland, M.(,ilvery of Searsport. Bearce of Lewiston, Fatten of Bath, Barton of Benton, Reed of M aldoboro’. and Adums of Biddeford. _ On Elections—Smith of Saco. Powers of Iloulton, j Ham of Lewiston. Stover of llarpswell, flawes of Vassalboro’, Brawn of Oldtow n, and Smith of War- j I reu. Grout Improvement in Artificial Teeth. DR. SNELL TNSERT^ Teeth on Rrnnr.it by a now process, by j which the plate in mafic as'thin as a metallic base; at the same time the plate is flexible, ami less liable to break. This mode Insures likewise the certainty of u perfect tit. Having purchased the exchwire right to use tins mode in Kennebec county. 1 shall be happy to show its peculiar advantages to any one who needs arti dotal teeth. 60 Winthrop Street. Augusta, J»n.2$tli, 1S70. flflj«u-3w.t5w^ §fodr<[. TWO YARDS OP EARTH. Two yards* of earth, and a marble bust Rearc d aloft from the common dust, And a hero’s sabre covered with rust, And the sunset’s splendor streaming around, And a thousand glories under the ground. Two yards of earth and the potter’s field, With the merciful angels alone to shield A murderer’s grave, a convict fled Into the future to meet the dead; And the rank wild grasses scattered around, And crimes and curses under the ground. Two yards of earth, and heaven’s air Fanning tlie lilies white and fair; And modest violets gathered around, And spotless virtue under the ground. Two yards of earth and a woman’s name, Whose life was woe ami whose death was shame. And the cold rain beating a naked mound, And a thousand miseries under the ground. Two yards of earth! O who shall say Whether of these is the better clay Oiod give us grace in our hapless round That leads to this kingdom under the ground! —Edgar L. Paxtov. THE RAILROAD OAUOE QUESTION. In the report of the railroad commis sioners of this State for 1S09, I notice the following remarkable statement: Page 17 of report. And yet in refer ence to roads hereafter to be built, it should be observed th:U the narrow yaugc is cheaper—cheaper in construction and in equipment than the broad gauge. The difference in the construction of the track is something, but in the equipment is very considerable—say from 10 to 1.3 per cent. And in capacity there is quite as much ad vantage of the narrow over the broad gauge as there is in the equipment. An engine of a given capacity will haul over a narrow gauge road, other things being equal, 10 to 1.3 per cent, more of freight than an engine of the same capacity will haul over a broad gauge."’ And it is fur ther said that an engine of the same ca pacity will haul 20 per cent, more upon a gauge of 1 ft. 10 in. than upon a gauge of 6 It. in width," &c. These statements are so remarkable and so utterly contrary to well established mechanics’ principles and the application of mechanical forces that some notice of of them seems to be required. There is no difference in expenses of making the excavation or embankment or bridges up on the two gauges in this State. The “dumps” and excavations are of the same widths in each and of course the same number of yards of earth is to be moved. The bridges are all built of the same width and bight, and of course cost the same. The rails arc the same, the cross ties arc now used on the two gauges in this State are one foot larger on the broad than on the narrow gauge, but this is not peculiar to to tue gauge, for some narrow gauge roads are now using cross ties of the same length. And formerly the broad gauge roads used cross ties of the same length as the nar row gauge, so that in the construction of the road way there is no difference in art. As to the engine of the same capacity of cylinder and steam power there is in the actual cost of each about $200 owing to the increased number of flues put into the boiler, and the increased iron used in the construction, out uuimcrs accustomed to make engines and cars for both the 5 ft. G in. and the 4 ft. 8 1-2 in. gauge, rarely make any difference in the price they name for building either; and the ears no difference in the price is made. The width of tlie bodies of the passenger cars being the same or nearly so, and of the box and flat cars only about 8 in. And, as to the “hauling” capacity of two engines of the same sized bodies, cylinder, length of stroke, See., one of which is 4 ft. 8 1-2 in. gauge, and the other 5 ft. 6 in. gauge upon a track of the same levels and curvatures, there can by no possibility be any difference unless known laws of mechanics are reversed in this particular case. The statement i s that the engine in each case, shall be the same in steam capacity and of course if the en gines are alike the weight upon the driv ing wheels resting upon the rails where the traction is created will be the same, and, as a matter of course, the hauling power will be the same. About this there can be no question. Whence then, comes this wonderful advantage or increased power of the narrow gauge engine? The trouble with this statement is not that any law of mechanical force is overturned or suspended, but in the want of accuracy in stating the facts which lie at the founda tion of experiments. After many years of observation upon all the gauges, the writer of this article has found no such advantages as are alleged. The great advantage for us as a State in one gauge over another lies in the facility alone with which ears w ith their iitftras's unbroken, can be sent from one line ot road to another. All other alleged ditt'er enecs are chimerical. T. \r ANTED I—Agent*, Ladica or treniicmt’n, to sell the LIFE OF t.KOKGE PEABODY.» invsfs«T* will find this the most MUeahle w* at published in this country. The price the times. Now in vour opportunity to mafco oncy. JOHN HAXKEJtoON, Elm flfrefl, ^olt* ad, Me. p*Jan-2wA$w5

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WA TSTE I- EGTSZA Tilt E, Abstract of (Iio Krnmrks of Mr« ^osc of Wlnterptn, motion of Mr. Ilarker to substitute the inijmrtly I jvtMirt of the Committee on Elections for the ioi,. v in tin' e i-e of Peter (.has. hcciom JrT \Vm f> k. in HOI’S* OF HKPKKsKNT ,VTIVK>, tel* Mh and 9tli. Mn. Speaker.—Up to the time the gentle man from Augusta (Mr. Bilker) rose to take part in this discussion, I had taken hut very little interest in this matter. I had not read a single paper connected with the case, nor examined the provisions the laws relative to the organizations of plantations. Nor had I any special interest on one side ortho other, than as a member of this House, whose duty it would be to vote upon the one side or the other a> my convictions of my duty under my oath of office should direct, which convictions 1 expected to receive from the facts and the law developed by the discussion. B hh the silling member, the gentleman from l oil Kent, or his contestant, Mr. kocg-in, so far ns this question goes I have no sympathy: both alike to me are strangers. 1 nprejndiced and unbiassed I enter into this discussem, seeking only to learn the simple facts and the law atnl express to this House my conclusions from these facts, which will be all the reason I can give for my vote. But when the gen tleman from Augusta rose, and I did not know up to that time that he was to speak on this question, nor what his views wi re upon it. 1 immediately put mysclt in the position of an attentive listener, knowing full well from my past acquaintance with that gentleman that if lie started with correct premises he would clearly and carefully unravel the mysteries and technicalities of what seemed to us a difficult puzzle, and bring us with him to an irresistible conclusion. And I well knew, too, that if his premise s should be incorrect we should be unconsciously led by his logic and his eloquence to an erroneous conclusion, and one we should at some future time, after more mature reflection, regret. Therefore 1 say I listened with a critic’s ear, and after wards sought with a student’s care, for the authorities he cited and the facts he alleged in stating his premises, so that if he had erred I might lie able to detect and expose that error anil the fallacy of his reasoning, as, I believe, I and every other member of this House is bound to do. Yet, Mr. Speaker, with all due respect for the gentleman as an older man than myself, for his legal attain ments, the reputation of which are not bound-1 ed by .county lines, for the soundness of his logic and his entrancing eloquence. 1 am com pelled to say that his premises were incorrect, his reasoning therefore fallacious and his con clusions wrong. And. Mr. Speaker, if I did not have confidence enough in myself to be lieve I could prove it I would be the Inst man on this floor to attempt it. Now. Mr. Speaker, how stands this case? The parties in this ease have been before the Committee on Flections. qml have had, as we suppose, a full and impartial hearing; that committee have reported to this House two reports, one in favor of the sitting member, signed by a majority of that committee, and the other signed by the minority in favor of the contestant. The majority report having precedence the motion now pending is that the minority report lie substituted for the ma jority rejiort, which, if it prevails, will seat the contestant. Mr. Keegan. Now. then, what are the facts in the report? and I take the reports as setting fortli all the taels. These—That there are four incorpor ated tow ns in the Maduwaska Representative District, viz Fort Kent, Dickeyville, Maila waska and Grant Isle, which cast tor Repre sentative at the la.-t September i lection, 331 votes. 2G7 of which were for I’eter liarles Keegan and 201 for Wm. Dickey, thereby electing Keegan by 7 majority: that these votes should all he counted is admitted by both reports. There were 7 other places in that district called by the name of organized plantations, which voted last fall, casting in ail 348 votes, 17!) of which were for Keegan and 170 for Mr. Dickey, a majority of 9 for Keegan, which, addidto the 7 majority in the four towns just named, gives Keegan lli ma jority. Now. why did not Mr. Keegan receive Ids credentials and take his seat in this House? For an answer 1 will read from Hut majority report. 2d page, 2d section. We learn from this that the votes of Cyr were rejected, 1st. because there was no evi dence of its organization, and 2d, no official return of its votes as required by the Statutes, were made to the Secretary of State’s office. From the minority report we find that Cyr cast 31 votes. 30 of which were for Mr. Kee gan and one for Mr. Dickey, as Keegan with Cyr had 10 majority, without it Mr. Dickey has 14 majority, and that is the explanation. The 31 votes east in Cyr Plantation were not counted for reasons found in the majority’s report. Now let u» look lor a moment nt the report of the minority, and learn why Air. Keegan is entitled to his seat. (Heads from minorty's report, first page, and resolve on fid page.) Neither report suggests fraud, but botli set up non-compliance with the Statutes. Then, Air. Speaker, to the Statutes we must go for the solution of our difficulty, and we must de cide either to hold all alike amenable to the strict letter of the law, or adopt the other principle, democratic to u letter, that in all cases free from fraud effect should be given to the choice of the people as manitested at the ballot box, whatever it may be, regardless of all technicalities. First, then, I will show what the inhabi tants of a township must do to become organ ized for election purpose; and. I said Ire fore, I have no interest in this case, hut for the right, I will read all the Statutes relative to this ease, and then proceed to show by the returns that C’yr is us legally organized as any plantation in the Aladawusku district. And 2d, which will follow as a matter of in ference that to reject C’yr you must reject every plantation which will not change the re sult, but scat Mr. Keegan by 7 majority. (Heads Revised Statutes, chapter 4, sections TO anil 71. chapter 100, section 2, 18,>9, chap ters 108, 1«, of them Joshua L. Chamberlain had lit, Franklin Smith 18, Samuel W. Collins 34, George Cary. 'J. And the candidates for county officers each had votes, and also Win. j Dickey, all purporting to be votes for Cover nor. Some would go for counting out honest votes for neglect of plantation officers. He argued that they did the best they could and he was not for disfranchizing the citizens of Cyr, St.fFrancis or any other plantation, but was for giving the gentleman who received the most honest votes his seat. It is said here that there is not the least evi dence of any such place as Cyr. We in Aroostook county known where it is, and can go there in the darkest night. We know that they are entitled to the right of having their representative in this House as much as any other plantation. The plantation of Cyr is not only recognized by the people of that sec tion but by all the departments of the State government. As long ago as 1803 when the government was calling for men to subdue the rebellion, the authorities knew of this place, though then known as “Letter L.” This place was called on to fill her quota of men for the war. Not only this but the Heads of Depart ment direct letters to the officers of Cyr, thus recognizing her. The government recognizes the plantation of Cyr when they want any thing, but when her pimple come here by their representative and ask to be represented, then of course there is no such place. He (Mr. S.,) recognized Cyr as much to day ns when she was called upon to help fill our armies. He was not afraid to talk politics. He had not forgotten the time when his town of seven hundred was called upon for men and furnished one hundred and forty-three to serve our country, forty-three of trliich went to their honored graves. During all this time when the plantation was doing all in their power for loyalty, a certain class of politicians were doing all they could to teach these Frenchmen disloyalty, and prevent them do ing their part in the war. This section has been the catup ground of scheming politicians imposing upon the ignorance of the people. Hut the people are gradually elevating them selves and want to be somebody. They have sent one of their number to this House for the purpose of ousting Mr. Dickey, for reasons which they can give. He has been sent here with a majority, and arc wo to set him aside ami install the “war horse of the democracy?" He should not be a party to any such proceed ings. Jle was for giving Mr. Keegan his seat not because he wanted to elect him but be cause the people of Madawaska had elected him. He was for having the majority of the vot ers of Madawaska. who ask to be represented here by Mr. Keegan, to know that the repub lican party of the House recognized their right to be represented here by the man of their choice. He was for breaking up this ring of politicians who have so long managed the political affairs of that district, making their records and returns and doing the best they can, through the aid of this confiding and abused people, to control the politics of Aroostook. Senate. Thursday, Feb. 10. Met according to adjournment. Prayer by Kev. Dr. Hickeh of Augusta. Records read and approved. Papers from the House disposed of in con currence. Mr. Gray, from Committee on Maine State Insane Asylum, reported a resolve appropria ting 835,000 for the purpose of finishing add furnishing file new wing to the institution and other building purposes. Assigned for to morrow. Mr. Hasson, from Committee on Manufac tures, reported bill an aet to incorporate the Madison Manufacturing Company. A ssigned. Same Senator, from same Committee, re ported bill on act to incorporate the Lincoln Woollen and Cotton Manufacturing Company. Assigned. Mr. Cushing, from Walrlo County Delega tion, reported bill an act to establish the salary of Judge of Probate of Waldo County. Assigned. Mr. Neai.i.f.y, from Committee on Legal Reform, reported legislation inexpedient, on order relating to furnishing Judges of Police, &e., with copy of acts and resolves of this and subsequent legislation. Mr. Linhsuy, from the Judiciary Commit-; tee, reported legislation inexpedient upon the following: an order repealing chap. 23 ot 1 the laws of 1881; of an order inquiring if! legislation is necessary concerning bonds j given W Inspector Generals of lime; of an order amending the law relating to paupers who are not residents of the State. Same Senator, from same Committee, re ported leave to withdraw on petition of Noah Booth by et ais., asking that VV'aterville and Winslow may be authorized to purchase the charter, &t\, of Tioonic Bridge Company. Also leave to withdraw, on petition of ('has. F. Pillshury et als., for change of pauper laws. Same Senator, from same Committee, re ported reference to Committee on Railroads, the petition of John Buck et als., of Orland, lor authority to loan credit and take stuck in a railroad. On motion of Mr. Webb, the vote whereby the bill authorizing R. S. Williams to navi gate Moose Pond, was passed to he engrossed, was reconsidered, and on motion of same Senator it was ordered to lie upon the table and be printed. On motion oi -Mr. BtFFLM, the vote ac cepting the report of the Committee on Edu cation. granting leave to withdraw, on petition of selectmen of Dexter and Corinna, in re gard to establishing Kidge School District, was reconsidered, and on motion of same Senator the report was recommitted to same Committeee. Mr. llt'FFt'M. from Committee on Interior Waters, reported hill an act to authorize II. R. Mountfort et als., to be incorporated under the title of Goose Bond Dam Company. As signed. Mr. Gang, presented petition of S. L. Mil like' n et als., of Belfast, praying that liiekford Mathews of Liberty may he paid for ser vices on highway in Liberty. Rea d and assigned—Bill an act to incor porate the First Methodist Episcopal Society of Biddeford; resolve directing the Land. Agent to designate and set apart certain lots of land in aid of Mills in Moro Plantation in Aroostook county an act to establish the fees of the Commissioner of Washington county: an act to incorporate the Penobscot Valley Steamship Company; resolve in favor of Maine Insane Asylum; an act to incorporate the Madison Manufacturing Company an act to incorporate the Lincoln Woollen ami Cot ton Manufacturing Company: an act to es tablish the salary of the Judge of Probate in Waldo county; an act to incorporate the Goose Pond Dam Company. J'ussed to be engrossed—All act to amend sec. 1 of chap. 3D of the Revised Statutes, re lating to the inspection of lime: an act to amend ail act, entitled an net to ineorporate the city of Kocklund; an act continuing in fore the provisions of chap. 170 of the laws of 1 SOtS authorizing pensions for disabled sol diers and seamen; an act to establish the salary of the Register of Probate of Sagada hoc county: an act to authorize the city of Rockland to raise and expend money for certain purposes; an act to authorize Charles B. Snntord to build a wharf in the town of Winterport; an act to amend sec. 1, of an act to aid the minor children ofWra. J. Dean approved Peb. 32. RO D. J'luscd to be enacted—An act to authorize Geo. W. McLellan to construct and maintain fish weirs and wharves in the tide waters of Herring Cove in the town of Trescott: An act to amend the 8th section of chap. 191 of the Public Laws of 18GS relating to roads in unincorporated townships and tracts of land an act for the preservation of trout and other fish in Gross Pond in the town of Walduboro’; an act to ineorporate the Sherman Steel Com pany. dually passed—Resolve providing for the purchase of and distribution of supplemen tal Digest of the Maine Reports; resolve relating to the claims of Maine against the United States for interest on advances made by Massachusetts in the war of 1812-15. On motion of Mr. Mixot, Adjourned. Haase. Thursday, Fed. 10. No Chaplain present. l’apers from the Senate disposed of in con currence. Jitail and assigned—Bill an act to incor porate the Shin Brook Dam Company. On motion of Mr. Smith of Hodgdon, Ordered, That so much of the Land Agent’s Keport as recommends legislation, be refer red to the Committee on State Lands and State Hoads. Mr. Vose, from the Judiciary Committee, on order inquiring what legislation is required to make more effectual the provisions of chap, (i of the public laws of 1SU9, reported legislation inexpedient. Same member, from the same committee, reported leave to withdraw on petition of A. Wilcox et nls., for repeal of the law relating to cattle running at large. Mr. SpAl'LuntG, from the Committee on Legal ltcform, made the same report on pe tition of J. S. Brackett et als., for bounty on hawks. Mr. Barton, from the same Committee, re ported legislation inexpedient on order in quiring into the expediency of authorizing towns to compensate enginemen for their ser vices. Mr. Boxsey, from the Judiciary Commit the on petition of Geo. B. Leavitt for change of game laws, reported that the same be re ferred to the Committee on Agriculture. Mr. Bakeu, from the Committee on Legal Hcform, on report of the Commissioners on the Kevision ot the Public Laws, reported hill an act to provide for the organization of plan tations. and that the same he printed and re committed. Mr. Mildram, from the same committee, on order reported hill an act relating to pun ishment of selectmen and assessors for mal feasance in office. Ordered printed. Mr. Baker, from the same committee, on the recommendation of the Commissioners on tiie Kevision of Public Laws, reported bill an act to amend chap. l>3 of the Revised Statutes, relating to notices in Probate Court. Order ed printed. Same member, from the same committee, on same recommendation, reported hill an aei lor the formation of manufactories and other corporations. Ordered printed. Mr. Spa cluing, from the same committee, on order, reported hill an act to abolish capi tal punishment. Oulcrcd printed. Mr. Hathorx, from the Committee on Ed ucation, on petition, reported a resolve in fa vor of the Maine Central Institute. Ordered printed. Mr. Bonnky, from the Judiciary Commit tee, reported ought to pass on hill an act to make valid an act of the High Street Church 111 Portland. Head and assigned. Mr. Vore, from the same committee, on recommitted bill an act additional to chapter 375 of the private laws of listiS, conferring special powers on the city of Portland, re ported the same ought to pass in a new draft. Head and assigned. Mr. Bonnet, from the same Committee, on hill an act to amend au act to incor porate the Maine General Hospital, reported the same ought to pass. Head and assigned. Same gentleman, from same Committee, re ported ought to pass on bill an act to change the name of the Gardiner Camp Meeting Asso ciation. Head and assigned. Mr. Hi me,.from the Committee on Legal Hcform, made the same report on hill an act to incorporate the Amsebescock Steamboat Company. Head and assigned. I Mr. Mildram, from the same Committee, made tho same report on bill an act to make valid the organization of tlie Somerset Cor poration. Head and assigned. Mr. Tm iu.oi'GH, form the Committee on Agriculture, on petition, reported bill an act, to regulate tins gathering of Cranberries in the town of I.uhoc. Head and assigned. Mr. Ham, from the Committee on Manu faetures, on putition, reported bill an net to authorize the town of AYayne to appropriate money to encourage manufactures. Head and assigned. Mr. Cot siNs, from the sumo Committee, reported bill an act to incorporate the Sears port Manufacturing Company. Head and as signed. Passed to be engrossed—An act to prevent the throwing of edgings and other reftase into 1 the waters of Medomaek river in the town of Waldoboro’; an act to authorize Krastus C. Stimpson et als., to extend their w harf into the tide waters at West llarpswell; an act giving authority to Oliver Emery et als., of Kasfport. to bittld wharves and fish wiers to low water mark in said town an act for the preservation of fish in Ossippce Lake and its tributaries. Passed to be enacted—An act to authorize Leonard MeCobb to extend his wharf into the tide waters of Boothhav llarbor; an act to provide for the payment of counsel assigned to persons charged with capital offences; an act authorizing Nathaniel l’erkins et als., to build a wharf into the tide waters of Kenne bec river at l’hipshurg. The House resumed the consideration of tlie contested election case, Keegan vs. Dickey. The question being on amending the report by substituting the minority for the mnioritv. Mr. Bonnet spoke briefly, and brought forward new testimony to show that the plan tations of Eagle Lake, St. John, and St. Fran cis, are not legally organized, and therefore not entitled to be counted. This, he said, would elect Mr. Keegan, even if Cyr is thrown out. Gentlemen of the House might adopt either horn of the dilemma they chose. If Cyr is thrown out these other plantations must be, anti Mr. Keegan is elected; or if these plantations are allowed Cyr must be allowed, and the result will he the same. Mr. IIuawn, of Oldtown, said: Ma Speaker:—By the courtesy of this House, I was upou the committee ou elections and carefully investigated this case. My convictions of right led me to conclude with the majority of that commit tee,—that Win. Dickey is rightfully a member of this House. Cyr Plantation was not counted, be cause it had no legal organization. I will not at tempt to add to the exhausting argument of the gentleman from Augusta upon this point. I have heard it stated in this House that the same objection that is made to Oyr must apply to other plantations. Such is not the fact; there! are two other plantations in the returns of which there are some informalities; but count them both out with Cyr, and the result is the and Dickey is elected. But, Mr. Speaker, it is not my purpose to go over the legal question so ably pre- sen ted bv the gentlemen from lloulton, Augusta and Calais. I rise Sir, because I believe the advo- i cates of Mr. Keegan upon this fl«»or, have done vi olence to the facts, and great injustice to William Dickey. I do not say that any of them have done so intentionally, but when the members of this House remember the natural inference to be drawn from some of the remarks of the gentleman from Stetson and especially the remarks made yesterday by the gentleman from Presquo Isle,— I think they will pardon me for rising here in my seat and add ing that I too atn a republican as well as they; that I have always been a republican, and, as a republican, have supposed that it was my duty to observe the laws, and pay proper respect to the rights of others. Why it was that that gentleman should seek to amuse party animosity and invoke party prejudice upon this question, is beyond my comprehension But it has been done, and if such argument is the best that Mr. Keegan’s friends can produce, I am not sorry to meet it; for, ^ir, if sym pathy and prejudice is to be excited hero, and this question is to hinge upon that, then tell me, fc*ir, who can bo more entitled to sympathy and respect in this case than William Dickey? I, Sir, have met him and his sons upon other fields, where dan ger was no terror to him or them. He sought dan ger for the relief of the suffering soldiers. He cared tor them when they were suffering and paralysed in the h confess, Mr. Speaker and gentlemen, that there has been an amount of work and zeal manifested upon this question that is beyond my comprehension. Doth parties tell us the constitu tion and laws of our State are in jeopardy; that the very foundations of the body politic are being broken up; that if Maj. Dickey is sent home ho and his family are everlastingly disgraced; if tho little Frenchman is sent back to his native haunts be will bo kilt entirely. Now, Mr. Speaker, I don’t believe a word of it, I have yet to learn that it is a disgrace to be beaten in an open, fair, stand up eleotion fight If my friend Dickey goes, he takes with him, as I believe, the friendship, good will and esteem of every member of this House If Mr. Keegan has leave to withdraw, he will have the satisfaction of know ing he ba* made hurts of friends, and will undoubt edly go into tbs fight next fall with renewed vigor, and if returned next session will come up hither with all these little un pleasantries removed clean and fresh from his people. M*j. Dickey is not the man I think him if sent where the “woodbine twineth” and the smoke and heat of battle has cleared away, and, becoming cool and calm, ho will say in his inmost honest heart “let justice be done though the heavens fall.” No member of this House knows which way I am to vote on this question. I retain this as a secret, fearing that uiy late misfor tune, the wound honorably received in tho service of my State, might have undue influence, and from my little experience in legislation, I have becotno fully satisfied that the great obstacles we as legis lators have to oombat is prejudice, bigotry and the ory of mad dog, sometimes by designing individu als to warp our honest judgments. Now I would advise that each for himself and neither for the other make up his verdict calmly, dispassionately and firmly; do right and the reward will follow. Mr. Baker replied to Mr. Bonnet. Mr. Hume moved the previous question, which was put. it being to amend by substi tute the minority for the majority report. On motion of Mr. Davis, the Yeas and Nays were ordered, and being so taken, re sulted in the nffirmatiw by 79 yea# and 54 nays, as follows Yeas—Messrs. Allan, Alexander, Barker. Barton, Bui licit. Bearce of Turner, Blake, Bouncy, Booth by, Blown. Chamberlain, Chase of Woodftock, Chase of Winn. Clark of Holden. Cole, Conforth, Cox, Crockett, Darling, Davis, Douglass. Duncan, Foi«ter of Argvle, liuunett, Colt, t». din ner. Smith of Hodgdon. Smith of Litchfield, Smith of Parsoltsfteld, Spaulding. Stickney, Sturgis. Stone, Vose, Warren, Wussou, utei house. Weston, Went worth, Wheeler, Whitney, Wilder, Wilson, Young. —79. Nats—Messrs. Adams of Biddeford. Adams of May Held, Ames. Baker, Benrre of Lcwistun, Bean, Berry of Damariscotta, Berry of Buxton. Bliss, Brackett. Bradford. Brawn. Burnham, Burgess, Campbell, Clark of Iteadlield, Cumins, Daggett, Dearborn. Dennett. Dunning. Farwell, Folsom, Gates Hurtling, Huthoin, ILtwci*. Ilinkr. Holman, Humphrey. Jordan of Minot. Jordan of Bnmsw ick. May. Mnv’o, McDougal, McKown, Mears, Mildrnm, Palmer, Patten, Feavet, Powers. Bay. Reed. ltiggs, Sargent. Sawyer, Sherman of Camden, Sherman of Islesboro*, Sinith of Warren. Stover. Thurlough, Tobey, Tw itchell, Whiddeu, White, Whitehou»e 54. AliNENT—Messrs Bird, Bovd, Burbank, Cushing, Foss. Hammond of Paris. Hartiman, Lord, Plum hot. Puriutou, Smith of SacO| Thompson, Watts.— »So the amendment was carried. The House accepted the report as amended, and the following resolve was adopted Resolved, that Peter Charles Keegan, hav ing received a majority of all the legal votes cast in the Madawaska district for represen tative in the Legislature, is entitled to his seat in this House. On motion of Mr. Barker, Ordered, that the Committee on Pay Roll l»e directed to make up the pay of Mr. Wil liam Dickey as a member of this House, with usual travel, and pay at two dollars per day, including the days of this week. On motion of Mr. Smith of Litchfield, Adjourned. Petitions, Bills, &c.. Presented and Re ferred. By Mr. Humphrey-—Bill an act to amend an act to supply the people of Bangor with pure water; Memorial of Bangor Water Power Company that the city of Bangor be author ized to aid said company, liuferrvd to the Committee on Interior Water*. By Mr. AVeston—An act to dose a guard ianship. By Mr. Palmer—Petition of R. Thomp*on et als., for an act to make valid the doing* of the town of Fartningdalc with bill accompany ing. Referred to theCommittc on the Judici ary. By Mr. Hcmfhbet—Petition of Albert Em erson et al*., for an act to authorize them to erect and maintain a toll bridge across Piscata quis river in Howland. Referred to the Committee on Railroads, Ways and Bridges. By Mr. Palmer—Remonstrance of Josiah Maxcy et 62 als., of Gardiner, against tax ing foreign insurance companies. Referred to the Committee on Mercantile Affair* and Insurance. By Mr. IIammosu of Westbrook.—Re monstrance of J. B. Coyle et als.. of West brook, against the division of the town of Westbrook. Referred to the Committee on Division of Towns. By Mr. McLain—Petition of A. H. S. Davis et la als., of Farmington in favor of legislation for the protection of forest trees. Referred to the Committee on Agriculture. NOTICE TO MEMBERS. Extra copies of any issue of the Daily Kenne bec Journal may be obtained by giving orders tberefbr to the Carrier, Muster JAMES Blaine Stin son, the day previous. Prices for Extra CoriEs: Any number of copies less than fen, four cents per copy. Ten copies and less than fifty, three cents per copy. Fifty copies mid over, two cents per copy. The Reporters in each House will give so impar tial abstract of the remarks of members. Gentle men desiring the remarks of members published in rnll, will be accommodated with space, the only ex pense to them being that of putting the same in type. ___ Don’t Dyf., but use a bottle or two oftlinl incom parable articlAnown as Nature's IUir Restor ative. It makes the head feel so good. Sold ev erywhere. See advertiseaient. mjan-diwti Dirto. In Jacksonville, Fla., SSth nit., at the residence of nor tincle P Moody, Esq Miss Julia M. Frost, for merly of this rity, aged 37 years 10 months. A weary one at rest. Oysters Oysters Oysters I Try Them l Try Them EVE receive our Oysters fresh from the ship at Portland and open them ourselves, and you get them fresh from the shell. You will also find at our market a good supply of Frrsh Fish, Belfast Clams, Smoked Halibut, Prime No. 1 Uluckerel, and a general assortment of Salt und Corned Fish S Cushing ti Holmes, Near Itaiiroad Bridge, AVATJ5H ST., tlOfeb-Sm •#!'«?I7S*V*, .VS,

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Horal anu £tate Nctos. Splendid sleighing in a few days. The Man of the Period asks $7 a cord for green wood. It seemed to he the fort oftlie boys yesterday to build snow forts. One of the snow plows on the railroad is called the “Shoe Fly.” The Baptist church in Damariscotta has a resident membership of about two hundred. Mrs. Luclla Gross of Orland is the oldest person in the State, her age being 10tfeb-4t T. II CCSIUMi, Chairman. To be Let. HOUSE with H good rooms, corner of ilL Jan A 11 XV Wmthrop and \S inter »trceU. Apnlv to 1*70 tjanl-tf WM. T. JOHNSON. BY TELEGRAPH TO THE Dailv Kennebec Journal. j [By the Western Union Line—Offices Granite Bank Building and the State House] FORTY-FIRST CONGRESS. Washington, Fob. 10. Senate. A greater portion of the morning hour was cousumed by Mr. Scott, in refuta tion of the theories and stat istics of the special Commissioner of Internal Revenue, and par ticularly as to cost of the manufacture of pig iron. i Upon the expiration of the morning hour Mr. Trumbull said be desired to call up the Mississippi bill. Mr. ltamsey made an effort to bring before the Senate a bill to abolish the franking privi lege, remarking that he had been instructed by the postal committee to urge its immediate consideration. Mr. Morrill, of Maine, being awarded the floor, called up the bill making appropriations to supply dcficienccs in the appropriations to the naval service for the present fiscal year. He explained that the bill was intended to en able the Navy Dep’t to meet the exigency of the public service, and that the amount appro priated had been reduced to the lowest figures consistent with the interests of the govern ment. I Mr. C'ragin submitted an amendment to rc strict the expenditures of money, providing materials for carrying on the work, and pay I the employees and bureaus for which it was appropriated, which was agreed to, and the bill was then passed. On motion of Mr. Trumbull the Mississippi bill was taken up. I he lull gave rise to a lengthy discussion upon the policy of imposing fundamental con ditions prior to the representation of a State in Congress. Messrs. Trumbull. Morton and Stewart favored unconditional representation, and Messrs. I'omeroy, Edwards and Allison op posed it. Adjourned. IIoi.'sk. An amendment in reference to the Capitol police keeping up their present num ber and pay. gave rise to considerable discus sion. which was closed by Sir. Dawes, of Massachusetts. He called for the vote. Vote was taken, aad Mr. Fegley’s amendment of fered yesterday was rejected. The paragraph for the pay and milage of the members having been reached, Mr. Butler, of Mass., moved to reduce it to half a million dollars, with pro viso that no part of it shall be used for milage. The debate on the amendment was animated and at times spicy. Mr. Fitch, of Nevada, opposed, and Mr. Ingersoll of Illinois, favored the amendment. Mr. Willard, of Vt.. hoped that the chair man of the committee on appropriations had not so far forgotten himself us not to he aide to sustain the amendment. Adjourned. FROM WASHINGTON. Washington, Feb. 10. The Custom Receipts for the week ending Fehruajy 5th are as follows Boston. 8316. 748; New York. 82,271.000: Philadelphia. 8X0,311; Baltimore, 8207,100; New Orleans for week ending Jan. 81,8100.503; San Fran cisco for the week ending Jan. 22. 8127,401. Total, 83,196,100. i Gens. Sheridan and Terry have arrived, and both had an interview with the President this morning. Gen. Sheridan was accompan ied by Gen. Forsyth. The following nominations were sent to the Senate to-day t'lias. Clayton to be Surveyor of Customs at San Francisco, and Samuel Gurtrie to be Supervising Inspector for the first district. Foreign Nows by Cablo. Paris, Feb. 10. In the Corps Legislatif, M. Maurice Rich ard. Minister of fine arts, in answer to an in terpellation regarding documents missing from the archives of the government, said that some letters of Napoleon I. were missing, bnt they were in such hands that ho would take the re sponsibility of leaving them there. M. Keva try was dissatisfied with the explanation, and charged that the present cabinet was no long er a parliamentary ministry, but belonged to the court. For this the deputy was called to order, but continued declaring that it would be better to have ten archives tor documents, proving that the present Napoleon sought to corrupt the leaders of the legislative body. The l’riest here interrupted M. Kevatry and refused to allow him to proceed with his re marks. The Journal la Mesera has been seized and its Directors arrested. The report is that M. Prevost Paradol is to go to Washington as Minister of France. H P. M. The city is tranquil. There is strong feeling of excitement under the surface, but the ample precautions of government pre vent any more manifestations of disorder. It is said that at the beginning of the present troubles the Emperor and his staff were in full uniform, prepared if the riot became an in surrection to join the troops. Copies of the Gazette d' Augsbourg con taining a draft of the canon of papal infallibil ity. were seized and confiscated at the Post Office in Home. London, Feb. 10. The Viceroy of Egypt has concluded to send his iron-clads to Constantinople, but will withhold the rifles manufactured for him in Europe. Mai>rii>, Feb. 10. The government has telegraphed to the Spanish Ministers at Washington to make treaties of peace with the Hepublics ot South America. New York Items. New York, Feb. 10. Samuel Hopper and Otto Ivintz, the men charged witli dealing in counterfeit money, were discharged to-day by Commissioner Shields, but were re-arrested to be taken to Jersey city, where other charges are pending. Jack lteynolds tiiis morning appeared be fore Judge Ingraham and pleaded not guilty to the charge of having murdered William Townsend. Counsel was assigned him. Eight ocean steamers are now overdue. FROM RICHMOND. Kicumono, Feb. 10. I I

In the Legislature to-day the House Judi ciary Committee reported adversely to the resolutions referred to at the briet session ot Oct. last, proposing ratifleathm of the 14th and 15th amendments to the constitution of the United States. James McDonald was elected Secretary of State, and Wm. 11. Taylor First Auditor. An excursion party of a number of gentle men, including the following members ol Congress: Messrs. Winnns ol Ohio; Fisher of New York; Woodward oi Pennsylvania; Spink of Dakotah and Butler of Virginia, came from Washington. Caldwell again Arraigned. I Toronto. Feb. 10. i Caldwell was again before the Police Cotirt to-day. After hearing the evidence, the mag j istrate said he was ot the opinion that a clear ease for the committal had been made out. and that in the absence ot the prisoner’s conn i sel he would allow the ease to stand over I until Friday, Permission Granted to Capt. Com mcrell to take the Monarch to Anapolis and New York. It is announced that C.ipt. Commerell has received permission to take the Monarch to Anapolis, and that she may call at New York i on the way. Arrival of the German Colonization in St. Louis. The advocate of the German Colonization i Society of Colorado, numbering 175 men. women and children, arrived in JSt. Louis Wednesday morning, from Chicago. They were met on the opposite side of the river by the German Society of St. Louis, wiih a hand of music, and escorted to Washington Hall, where a fine breakfast was served. They were supplied with provisions, machinery, agricultural implements, blooded stock, and i everything necessary to establish and rnain tain a colony. Funeral of Governor Washburn, of Vermont. Woodstock, Vt., Feb. 10. The. funeral of the late Gov. Washburn took place in this town to-day. A large audience assembled to witness and participate in the ceremonies, including nearly all the State of ficers. members of legislature, . Cross clearances $20,6W,000. (rt)vermnents were dull heavy and lower at the following 4..10 I*. M. quotations: United states Sixes (coupons) 1881 117% 5-*20s (coupons) 18012 114V 1804-65 114V Jan. and July 113% 1307-68 113# 10-40s 112 j Currency Sixes 110# New York Produce Market. New York, Feb. 10. COTTON—opened firm but closed dull and heavy; sains ltioo bales: mid uplands25V• FLOl 11—state and w estern quiet and firm for low grades, which are only in limited supply; superfine to fancy state 460&680; superfine to choice western 4tion.%0*: southern rather more steady; common to j choice .'40gt*75. WHEAT—less active and scarcely as firm; No. 2 11*a 111); winter red western 12'. q 1*28. •kn—dull; new mixed western 87g90. OATS—dull and without decided change, i BEEF—qviet. steady and unchanged. I PORK—new mess 26 00—firmer and closing quiet; steam 15%; C hicago Produce Market Chicago, Feb. 10. j FLOUR—unchanged. J CORN—-dull at tip# for No. 2; aftemoou No. 2 nominal at 70. UVE—quiet and firm at 72a73 for No. 1, and 70 for No. 2. PORK—dull and firm at 20 23, and 20 37# cash. LARD—quiet at 14% cash, and 15 seller March. New York Stock Market* New York. Feb. 10. At 5 P. M. the market closed at the lollowing quotations: N. V. Central, N. Y. Central scrip Harleiu, Reading. 1)7 UR* 147% Michigan central, Lake Shore A Michigan Southern. Illinois Central. Cleveland A Pittsburg, Chicago A North We-tern, Chicago A North Western preferred, Chicago A Rock Inland, Milwaukee A St. Paul, Milwaukee A St. Paul preferred, Toledo A Wabasli, 4 Toledo Wabash preferred, Pittsburg A Fort Wayne, Ohio A Mississippi, Chicago A Alton, Chicago A Alton preferred, Erie, Erie preferred. The Sub-Treasury balance is as follows: $7,054,000; general $$3,274,000. WK tw 73 *-4 WK 119* 73 M 88 S' iS asked. 72 IK) SOS 148 1*0 24 S 41 currency State of Maine. Is Sen ATT., Jan. 5,1870. Ordered, The House concurring, that all petitions for private legislation, except “petitions for redress of wrongs and grievance*,” which shall be presented to this legislature alter the first day of February next, be referred to the next Legislature, and that this order be published iu the Daily Kennebec Jour nal until that date. Read aud passed; sent dowu for concurrence. >AMI EL W. LANE, Secretary. Is House oi Uetkesentatiyis, J Jan. 21, 1870. i Head, amended by striking out the word and inserting in lieu there*.f the word twentieth and passed. Seut up lbr concurrence. S. ,J. CilADBOURNE, Clerk. Is Senate, Jan. 22, 1870. The Senate receded and concurred with the House. SAMUEL W. LANE, Secretary. A true copy. Attest: SAMUEL W. LANE, Secretary. '■MllNITY COMM AN HER Y. K T— Stated Con 1 clave. Fridav evening. lVb. 11th, at seven o’ clock. at Masonic Hall. Visiting Sir Knights are cordially invited. By order of the K. C. J CLAPP, Recorder. t!0feb-2t HAS ARRIVED! IS STATE STREET, t'ir.t Hou.c Mouth of the Augmta Ilou.r, Augiihta. Me. Late Resident Physician and Surgeon of Hartford, r. and for seven years u general practitioner in he cities of New York and Brooklyn, has opened or practice in Augusta, at his ofiiee rooms, 18 state •treet. 1st house south of the Augusta House, \here he may be consulted for a month prior to his :*it to Bangor and his return to Harti'oid, Conn. DR FARRAR has for many years given ex* lu xe attention to CHRONIC or long-standing dis it-es. No physician has had greater success m the •fitment of diseases peculiar to women and chil li* u. A CARD TO THE LADIES. Hautfuup, Cr., Feb. 1,187tV Having for nearly two years been an assistant to )r. Farrar of Hartford, iu the treatment of ‘din ases peculiar to women.” I have had opportunities if judging, aud can testify to the Doctor's deli raid nanner of conducting his examinations aiul opera* ions. The poor, as well as those of rank and lor line, were always treated with evident sincerity iml honesty of purpose. A more kind, e are All and udicious medical adviser, I never knew. Mlis. E. CHANpLLR W11 ELLER. Ui-Bv permission the Doctor refers to many ot he lea*ling physicians in the country, and to scores ►f the most prominent citizens of Hartford, New fork. New Haven ami vicinity, v B. Mas. Dk. Fauhau, the Mi du al Leo* i'ueu to M'oiueu, is always in aileudsno* during "Ve hours for Ladle* in- Hours ior ramies. i Mttce hours from U tf and »r gentlemen from 7 U;U M. 4#” lie makes lid charge for consultation^ f5iebAw7-lm

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