Daily Kennebec Journal (Augusta, Me.)
March 15, 1870

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1 saw the light* of the Bombay she came right on, and struck the Oneida on the starboard gangway, cutting a hole in us to the water's edge, and through which the whole iuterior of the gun room was visible. She carried away our gig, binna cle-wheel and rudder, instantly Killing two men at the wheel. All the officers Who were not on deck rushed up (or ntrehe brought up. some being sick), and sitil was instantly shortened; It was evident to us all that the ship was a total wreck, ami that she would go down in a few min utes. As the Bombay hauled away from the collision Lieutenant-Commander Stewart shouted, "Ship ahoy This was repeated three times, but, as she paid no heed, our whistle was blown and three guns were fired. The order was given to “lower xwav the boats,” but the life-boat was only available, as the eutter was shipped in “cradle" on ljoard: the life-boat was. manned and pu«hrd away. ffV Snddard1 and 15 men were saved in her.) As the ship sunk the cutter was got afloat, and 1 myself and thirty-eight others were saved in* her. As the ship was fast siuking, Captain E. P. 'Williams, who was on the bridge, was asked to get on borvffl, btft he refused to do so, saying, “No, 1 -hall stay in mv ship if she goes down." Lieut. Commander Muldaur walked up, and touching his hat, said, “Sir. what can T do? I nave repeatedly asked for boats, but could not get them.” At 1 lift moment the ship settled, the smokestack came over and forced the cutter from the ship’s side, and she went down stern first. 1 hauled the Captain's clerk, 'William F. Crow n in shield on board, and made a great effort to save Lieutenant-Commander Stewart, but he sunk just before 1 reached him, saying as he went down, “For God’s sake save me!” He was quite 111 at the time. The remainder of Mr. Yates's statement corresponds with that of Mr. owiiin shield, and all these saved coneitr'in these statements in every essential particular. At the court of examination Captain Kyre testified as •follows: 1 command tne steamer nomrmy: i was in command «n the 24th of January. At about fi :1A P. on that day, the light hon.se at Kanasaki hearing S. 11 E., I he spit W. by N., as near as could lx? judged, 1 saw a light a half-point on my port bow it was a bright light; shortly afterwards I made out two lights —side-lights green and red. I ordered the helm to be ported, and kept on jx»rting until 1 shut the green light in. The pilot and chief officer were standing by my side on the bridge: I turned the 'steam-whistle on myself. In shutting oft' tlie green light my pilot said, “We are well clear, sir.’’ My orders were, “Port still, the rit'c ot the road, and we will give her a wide berth.” The steam whistle was then turned till'. Almost im mediately alter thi I saw the ship cross ing my hows under full sail and steam, as far as I conld see. I telegraphed and stopped the engines. As she got nearly ahead of me anti close to, I put the helm hal’d a-starhoard to clear her. Immedi ately after this the collision took place, our starboard bow striking tier starboard quarter. The shock was not at all great, nothing more than a graze. 1 then turned around and looked astern, and sent the chief officer down to see what damage was done and if the ship was making water, and said to the pilot, “1 do not think there is much harm done; if there is, we shall see signals, rockets or lights that she wishes us to go down to her.” 1 stopped the engines as nearly as I can tell about ten minutes. The chief officer came up to me and reported the ship mak ing water forward. 1 then said, “1 can see no signals of distress, and nothing can be wanted," and then steamed ahead for Yokohama, as the ship was making water and I had mails and passengers on hoard. But while standing and looking astern I asked the pilot, supposing the ship was hurt or that l should go for safety. The answer was, there is not the slightest fear, the spit is so near at hand a ship cannot go down. I then came up to Yokohama. Even after we got there 1 thought very i little of the collision. I had not the slight-1 est idea of the consequences except that I might merely have cut his quarter gallery off. Nothing else. 1 tlid not know what ship she was. 1 remarked as she passed that she was an auxiliary crew. I am a stranger to this port, never having been here before. To Mr. L)c Long —1 first sighted the I Oneida at 6 :lo F. M. I cannot tell exactly. I After sighting the other vessel it was live or six minutes before the collision occured. We no sooner saw one light than we saw the two side-lights. It was so sudden we could do nothing. 1 dropped anchor in Yokohama, according to my log-book, at 7 :4o p. M. I cannot tell how far the two ships drifted apart, immediately after the collision. My ship came upon the other on the quarter, anil as the vessel was un der full sail and steam she was quickly out of sight. I turned and looked after her with my glass and could see nothing wrong.' If there had been anything seri ous I should have seen it. I heard no signal and saw none. This is truthfully said. I saw the Oneida's white light lir-t, and almost immediately afterwards the two side-lights. I saw both side-lights at j once, both nearly ahead of me, a half- j point on my |xirt bow. I have stated i since this catastrophe that 1 had struck a J ship and taken her quarter gallery oft’. 1 j have made no remark to the effect that 1 had seen a light through the vessel's side, I or seen a man carried away from the cabin, j Had 1 seen anything of the sort 1 should have stopped at once. I heard no shout nor j hail, ily pilot did not tell me t hat he heard anything. 1 heard no whistle. If a I whistle was blown on board the Oneida from the time of the accident or three guns fired, my not hearing I attribute to the strong breeze that was blowing and the vessel having shot front me so rapidly. I looked for a blue light or rocket: the j former would baie shown me the position of the vessel, and the latter that some thing was wrong. I stopped the engines before the collision. As soon as ever 1 saw the collision was inevitable, I stopped the engine*. 1 was standing by the engiue room telegraph myself, anil blew the! whistle with my own hands. 1 did the latter because the youngsters sometimes forget to do so> i remarked to the pilot, “Surely, if anything is wrong, she will give us a rocket, blue light or signal of some sort.*' 1 was a good fifteen minutes looking after the ship after the accident. The following testimony given by Lieut. Clemens of II. 15. M. ship Ocean is an ev idence of brutality and inhumanity on the part ot Capt. Eyre which ought to con sign him to infamy. Upon the arri'al of the Bombay I went ou board for our hx-ked until, and in con versation with Capt. Arthur Wellesley Eyre he said I have to-night cut the whole quarter off a d—! Yankee frigate; and 1 served her bloody well right, for I met her as I came up running out with her helm a-star-board. Either the doctor, in the pteseuee of the Captain, or Capt. Eyre in the presence of the dix-tor, said lier sides were so badly stove that as she drifted past us they saw into the officers’ cabin. Ml INK L EG 18 LA TV It E. Remarks of Mr. Berry of Damarlscotla, In Itdu.sk OK REPRESENTATIVES, March 11, j on liill *n t to set off part of tins town of SomeHille and annex the name to the town of Wa.'hlttgtnn. Mr. Berrv said: Mr. Speaker:—l had hoped I should not find it necessary to occupy the time Kf this House during this session for it Is no casv task for one unaccustomed to public speaking and with little experience j in legislation, to attempt to claim the at- tention of so large a body of men, who, j as they draw near the close of a long ses- i sion, are anxious to finish their labors and adjourn. But, irksome ns the task is, I cannot so far forget my duty to my con stituents, knowing their rights are, endan gered by an attempt towring from this legislature an unjust act, as to keep silent and permit the attempted wrong to go un rclmked. You are asked (for the fifth time, for there have been four previous at tempts to do this same tiling, which has always shared the same fate as I ean but believe this will share at your hands) to I take from the little town of Somerville (containing hut 110 polls, and $86,685 of; I valuation, the smallest town by half in the county of Lincoln,) one-seventh of its population ami valuation, and annex the same to the town of Washington in anotli-! er county, containing 929 polls and $289,-1 857 of valuation, making the difference after the division of $227,172 in valuation, j and 249 polls. This town of Somerville (which is one of the class I have the hon or to represent) is the smallest and poorest town by all odds in our county. The I great town of Washington not having the I fear of God before her eyes and unmind ful of one of the ten commandments,which says, “Thou shall not covet thy neighbor's ox, &e„” has attempted to seduce some of the virtuous people of Somerville, to aban don their old associations and unite their fate with them, regardless of the serious consequences which must inevitably fol low such a step to the remaining people of Somerville. Fifteen tax payers of Somerville petition you to set them off; ninety-seven remonstrate, more than six to one—just half of this committee have re ported this bill. House Document 116. But not satisfied with dividing what would seem at a glance to be almost indivisible— they have attempted to apportion the debt by rules unknown to any arithmetic which 1 ever studied. lilt' testimony neiore ira eonmmtee showed lhat from one-fifth to one-tenth of whole property of Somerville would go off by this bill, and the committee have called it one-twelfth. The debt of Somerville, ns appears by the sworn statement of the Selectmen whieh I will read, is $10,301.14. By see. 5th of the bill, $300 is required to be paid to Somerville, when it should have been $1,471.00 to have been their just pro portion. What reasons or grievances are complained of by the petitioners, why this wicked act should be done? All that I ha\o ever heard is because the dividing I line runs through some of the farms, j Now if that is a sufficient reason for a di-! vision, why not take oft' a slice from the large town of Washington, and put it on to Somerville. It would not only help to equalize the towns of Somerville and Washington, but the two counties of Kiiox and Lincoln for Knox county lias almost double the valuation of Lincoln, as you will see by examining the printed list from the valuation commissioners. But, Mr. Speaker, this division will change county lines, and carry the balance oil to the wrong side, from the small to the large county. Now I am led to be lieve that this is not so much the desire of the 15 petitioners as it is the artful schem ing of the citizens of Washington; for one fact is so significant here, that unless it can be explained, must satisfy every member of this House that there was a design in it. The towns of Hope and Washington are classed together, and here tofore, they have elected their representa tive first from one town, and then the oth er. but last year Washington was repre sented by one of her citizens, and this year the same gentleman is returned. I know this may be explained by the well known filet of the great popularity of the gentle man with all who know him and no one appreciates it better than myself, for we are warm personal friends, and I could greet no mau from that class more cordial ly than him, yet the fact that he was re turned is at least suggestive that this act of violating the sacred soil of Somerville, was at least contemplated early in the season by the citizens of Washington; and had they not been prominent in this matter the 15 petitioners would never have troubled this legislature. 1 understand the committee on division of towns to say that Somerville ought to he divided among the towns adjoining her, as she is too small and poor to maintain her corporate exist ence. If that is their opinion, I fully agree with them; but the distribution ought all to be done at once, not by piece meal, in the manner in which they have begun. Now, Mr. Speaker, I am so well satis fied that this House will not do this great act of injustice to a portion of the citizens of this State, with the precedent which we established a few days ago in the case of the division of Westbrook, I will occupy no more time ia arguing this ease, but brieily sum up my objections to the pas sage of this bill as follows; 1st. Somerville ought not to be made smaller in territory, unless she becomes w holly absorbed by other towns. If this I piece is set off', you may expect she will i call on the State to aid her iu supporting her roads and bridges. She cannot do it alone without subjecting her citizens to burdens unusually heavy compared with other towns. ^d. There is no cause for this set off. There is twice the reason to annex part of; Washington to Somerville than to do this I act. fid. The conditions in the bill are not j jnst and equitable. Instead of paying $300, they ought to pay $1500, for they take the very best part of the town; and instead of taking one pauper they should j take two at least for then there will be six paupers left. 4lh. There are so jew petitioners and so many remonstrants—the ratio being one to six, that we ought to concede lhat so large a majority should know their own wants better than any other parties. 3th. Because every member of the Lin coln county delegation entertains the same views of this ease that I have ex pressed, and 1 believe you will give them credit for understanding the merits of this ease as well at least as those members who live farther off. And now, gentlemen, I hope you will be consistent with your prior action in re- t gard to the division of Westbrook, a ease of ten fold more merit than this, and vote for the motion which I now make, whieh s, that this bill be indefinitely postponed. Meuate. Monday, March 14. j 1‘rayer by Rev. Mr. Fci.lkh of Hallowed. Papers from the House disposed of in con currence. A message was received from the House through Mr. Mildram of Wells, informing the Senate that in the absence of the Speaker, I 0 —^«a—w———a Harrison Hume of Cherry field had been cho-; sen Speaker pro tern. Bill an act to authorize the city of Portland to aid in the construction of the Portland and Rutland Railroad, passed to be engrossed by j the House, was tabled on motion of Mr. Reed, j Mr. Lawo from the Committee on State Lands and State Hoads, on bill an act to pre vent the destruction of bridges by driving of lumber in rivers and streams, reported that the same ought to pass. Printed under rule. Mr. Rbf.t> from the Committee on the Ju diciary. on bill an act to authorize the Treas urer of State to issue registered bonds, re ported that the same ought to pass. Printed i under rule. Same Senator from the same Committee re ported legislation inexpedient on the following orders Order relating to amending sect. 19, chap. 46 of the revised statutes. Order relating to amending chap. 11 laws of 1869 and chap. 207 acts of 1868. Order relating to suspending the statutes of, limitation in certain bankruptcy cases. Same Senator presented bill an act relating to injunctions, which was referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Read and assigned—An act to authorize certain towns to aid the construction of the Penobscot and Union River Railroads; an act to incorporate the Arctic Ice Company; an act to incorporate the St. Croix Gas Light Co.; an act to regulate the agencies for, and to prevent imposition in the sale of intoxica ting liquors; resolve authorizing the Land Agent to obtain proposals for the purchase of, certain lands or cause a partition thereof. Passed to be engrossed An act additional to an act to amend the acts incorporating the Knox Lincoln Railroad Company an act to incur-! porate the Andovur Railroad Comp’y resolve in favor of the harbors of the State of Maine resolve in favor of Mt. Desert as a Naval and Military Station of the United States. An act to annex the town of Maysville to the town of Presque Isle; an act to amend chap. 82 of the revised statutes relating to proceedings in court. J'assed to be entitled—An act to set off cer tain lands from the town of Farmingdale and the city of Hallowell and annex the same to the town of Manchester; an act to incorpor ate the Ship Pond Valley Railroad Company an act additional to an act entitled an act to incorporate the Winterport Railroad Co.; an act to amend section 1 of chap. 34 of the Re vised Statutes, relating to licensing auction eers. Finally passed—Resolve in favor of Jesse Smith; resolve relating to the revision of the statutes; resolve in favor of the inhabitants of Muscongus Isle plantation in the county of Lincoln; resolve for an additional appropria tion to construct the bridge over the Molun cus stream on the Maine Military road. On motion of Mr. Webb, Adjourned. House. Monday, Mar. 14. In the absence of the Speaker, the House was called to order by the Clerk, S. J. Chad bourn. On motion of Mr- Bonney, Ordered. That in the absence of the j Speaker, Harrison Hume, Esq., of Cherry-1 field, be appointed Speaker pro tern. Mr. Hume was conducted to the chair by ^\Ir. Bonney. and briefly expressed his thanks. No chaplain present. An net to amend sec. 11 of chap. 139 of the Revised Statutes, relating to fees of corinors. i Head and assigned—An act relating to inhitual truants; an act to amend sec. 1 and of chap, 11 of the Revised Statutes, relating o school districts; nn act to authorize towns jo provide books for pupils in the public Ichools; an act to continue in force an act to stablish schools in Madawaska territory re olve in aid of the St. John Agricultural So Kcty. Mr. Vose was charged with and conveyed S'i message to the Governor and Council, in brniing that body that in the absence of the speaker, the House had made a choice of larrison Hume as Speaker pro tern. Mr. Mildram was charged with and con veyed a similar message to the Senate. Subsequently both gentlemen reported that jhey had discharged the duties assigned them. Mr. Pike presented a resolve to change the location of the Granger Turnpikef which was ead and assigned. Mr. Barker presented bill an act to amend lee. 44 of chap. 6 of the Revised Statutes, which was referred to the next Legislature. Mr. Vose presented, under a suspension of he rules, bill an act to authorize the city of tangor to aid in the construction ot the Win erport railroad, which was read and assigned. Mr. Bliss presented bill an act to change he time of holding the April term of the Su •renie Judicial Court, for the county of Lin oln. Referred to the Judiciary Committee. Messrs. Ray member from Harrington, and lawyer member from Gray, were excused rom further attendance upon this session of lie Legislature. Mr. Bliss, from the Committee on Claims, •n petition of selectmen of Surry, reported esolve to reimburse the town of Surry. Read ml assigned for Wednesday next. Mr. lltNiis, from the Committee on Rail oads, Wavs and Bridges, reported reference 3 the next Legislature, on petition of Albert Imereou et als., for a charter for a toll bridge cross the Piscataquis river in Howland. Bill an net to incorporate the Bangor Bank, vas read three times, rules being suspended, mended on motion of Mr. Baker, and passed o be engrossed. Passed to be engrossed—An act to legalize he official acts of John E. Hobbs ot North lerwiek as trial justice: an act authorizing be town of Concord to aid in the construction f the Somerset railroad; an act to amend ec. 61, chap. 18 of the Revised Statutes, re tting to damages from defective highways I n act to provide for the recording of certain I ontracts. Resolve providing a commission to inquire tito the jail system of this State, was taken rom the table on motion of Mr. Sfalldino, lie question being on passing the same to be ngrossed. Mr. Darling moved an indefinite postpone lent, which was opposed by Messrs Spauld lg and Smith of Saco, and favored by Mr. niith of Parsonsfield. Tabled on motion of >.lr Baker. Passed, to be enacted—An act additional to n act to incorporate the Portland and Kut md Railroad Company; an act to incorpor te the Waldo Woolen and Cotton Manufac uring Company; nn act in relation to certain laims of Bickford 0. Matthews; an act to evivo the charters of certain banks. Finally passed—Resolve authorizing the onveyance of the Auburn Armory; resolve uthurizing the Land Agent to sell certain iinds in the county of Somerset. On motion of Mr. Darling bill an act to ill orporate the Sehois Dam Company, was -iken from the table and that gentleman off ered amendment ‘-A." It was then tabled n motion of Mr. Sticknky. On motion of Mr. Kimball. Adjourned. Jlailjj Juniwfcfc Journals AUGUSTA, Tuesday Morning, Marcia IS, INTO. THE TEMPERANCE LAW. The bill reported by Senator Lang from die Committee on Temperance, additional S3 the public laws of 1858 relating to the •ale of intoxicating liquors, passed both ■ranches of the Legislature without a dis enting voice, received the signature of iovernor Chamberlain on Saturday, and las become the law of the State. Its pro fisions are as follow#: 1st. Only one person Is required to make, tign. and swear to a complaint for a warrant of search and seizure, instead ol three per sons. 2d. An officer may seize intoxicating li quors or the vesscla Containing them without a warrant, and keep them in some safe place a reasonable time until he can procure a warrant. ;id. The court or magistrate trying any case of intoxicating liquors seized, when such liquors arc declared forfeited may order them destroyed in all cases by any officer competent to serve the process on which they were for feited. 4th. When any municipal officer of any city, town or plantation, after l>eing furnished with a written notice of a violation of any of the provisions of the liquor law, signed by two persons competent to be witnesses in civil suits, wilfully neglects or refuses to prosecute lie sh ill bo lialde to a fine of not less than twenty nor more than fifty dollars. 5th. When a person has been found guilty of a violation of the law in the supreme judi cial court, he shall be sentenced at the same term unless for satisfactory reasons the case may be continued for sentence one term, but no longer. Gth. If any municipal officer or officers shall purchase liquors to be sold under the law of the State, except of such persons as they arc authorized to purchase from, or shall self or offer to sell forfeited liquors, or shall adulterate any liquors which they may Keep for sale, they shall forfeit a sum to the city, town or plantation of not less than twenty nor more than a hundred dollars. 7th. All acts inconsistent with this act are repealed, and nothing in this act, except sec tion five, shall effect any cases pending or offences already committed, or acts already done. In the preparation of this act no pains were spared l>v the Temperance Commit tee, atul particularly by the Chairman, Senator Lang, to make it of an effective and judicious character. It was a task re quiring a good deal of patience and judg ment, to give it a candid examination, to hear all sides, and from the various opin ions to shape a hill that would be practi cable and best to check the sale of ardent spirits and be sustained by public opinion. That the committee have been remarkably successful is attested by the fact that the bill passed the Legislature without an op posing voice. The principal opposition which has been made to it has come from the strenuous advocates of a State Police, and even they acknowledge that it is a step in the right direction, though they complain that their plan was not adopted. If the action of the Legislature is any in dex to tiie sentiments of their constituents upon the matter, whieii after so much dis cussion among the people upon the sub ject it may well seem to be, the nuw law will be supported by an irresistible popu lar opinion until it shall have had a fair trial. All laws upon the subject of prohibiting the sale of intoxicating liquors must nec essarily be in some measure experimental, uid here comes in the difference of opin ion even among earnest and sincere friends vf prohibition. A law which in 1854 ivould be resisted with violence and blood died may have few if any opposers to-day •xcept among those immediately engaged n the traffic of ardent spirits, while an let that may appear radical this year will »n account of the advance of public opinion be considered weak and conserv itive next year. The unanimity with which this measure las been adopted points to a new era of rood feeling among the temperance peo ple of the State, and an advance of tem icrance among the people generally, j Juion in the ranks of the temperance men will give prosperity to the cause. We rust that whatever differences of opinion may have existed as to the best measures for the enforcement of prohibition, they will not be allowed to interfere with the success of the present law, and that the honest intent of its authors will meet with a satisfactory reward in its healthful oper ation as well as in the confidence which it has already inspired. THE ONEIDA CATASTROPHE. The intelligence which has been re ceived in relation to the sinking of the United States steamer Oneida and the drowning of a large portion of her crew and officers, only 55 out of 101 persons being saved,—gives the disaster the appearance of being occasioned by the most wanton recklessness on the part of the commander of the British vessel, to put the best eon struction upon it, and to have been fol fowed by one of the most inhumane and cruel desertions of a drowning crew were recorded in the history of similar disasters. The examination ol Captain Eyre, the in famous commander of the British consul, disclosed enough in the attempts of Eyre to shield his conduct by weak excuses to prove him guilty of all that we charge above, but when we take the statement of another British officer that Eyre boasted upon arivlng in port that he had “cut the whole quarter oil' a d-ecause of opposition opposition is what he wants and must have to be good for anything. Hardship is the native soil of manhood and self-reliance. Domestic Nclos. Town Elections. In Hebron, on the 7th inst.: Moderator, Samuel Sturtivant; Clerk, Samuel P. Cush man Selectmen, George Cobb, L. L. Pack ard, Augustus Tubbs, D.; S. S. Committee, Z. L. Packard; Treasurer, S. P. Cushman; Collector, H. A. Cushman. In Hartford: Clerk, M. C. Osgood, rep.; Selectmen, T. Grover, dent. Merrit Parsons, rep., Moses 1). Alley, rep.; Treasurer, Dan iel Parsons, rep.; School Committee, M. D. Alley, rep. In Lovell: Moderator, A. II, Walker; Clerk. Marshal Walker; Selectmen, Hames Walker, Cyrus Andrews, John E. Emery; Treasurer, Gardner Walker; S. S. Commit tee, John F. Hobbs, A. H. Walker. In Sumner: Moderator, Isaac Cushman; Clerk, II. S. Coburn; Selectmen, Assessors and Overseers, B. W. Briggs, Asia Bicker, It. Y. Tuell; Treasurer, II. B. Chandler; Town Agent, B. Y. Tuell; S. S. Committee, I. C. Morrill, D. W. Wight, M. D., Irah Palmer, Jr. In Peru, on the 7th inst.: Selectmen, John Knight, Dcmns F. Bishop, E. S. Wy man; Town Clerk, Win. Woodsum, Jr,; Treasurer, W. K. Green. InRutnford: Moderator, Henry Abbott; Clerk, Henry M. Colby; Selectmen, I*. M. Putnam, George W. Perry, N. S. Farnham; Treasurer, Calvin Howe; Auditor, Oliver Pettengill; S. 8. Committee, Waldo Pettin gill; Collector, Chas. F. Wheeler. In ltoxbury: Moderator, John Reed; Clerk, S. M. Locke; Selectmen, S. M. Locke, O. F. Taylor, Chos. H. Philbrick; Treasurer, Amasa Richards. In Sweden: Moderator, Benj. Webber; Clerk, John P. Plummer; Selectmen and Assessors, George A. Holden, Eben F. Bangs, Joseph Knight; Treasurer, John Bennett; S. S. Committee, Melville M. Hamlin; Town Agent, Humphrey Saunders; Collector and Constable, liuel O. Moulton. The foUowing town olBcers were elected on the 7th inst., in Winterport: N. H. Hubbard, Moderator; L. D. Curtis, Clerk; E. C. asssmqm =ss Arev, II. II. Davis, anil John York, J., Se lectmen L. D. Curtis, Collector and Treas urer: John W. Miller, Supervisor. The following officers were elected in Hampden on the 7th in»t. Moderator, S. W. Matthews; Selectmen, Assessors and Over seers of the Poor. Jere. J. Patten, H. L. Hopkins, George Joss; Town Clerk, H. L. Hopkins; S. S. Committee, L. Gould. In Anson: Clerk, Albert Moore; Select men, Albert Moore, Mark Emery, Jr., John Tinkham; Treasurer, John A. Fletcher; S. f S. Committee, I. II. Thompson. 1 In Emhden Clerk, T. F. Boothy; Select men, T. F. Boothy, J. W. Adams, Amos Allen. In New Portland: Clerk, John P. Hods- don; Selectmen, J. P. Ilodsdon, Asaplii Hutchins, John Winter; Treasurer, B. F. Kimball; Collector, Joshua Butts; Agent, C. L. Jones; S. S. Committee, Perry S. Williams. In Baldwin on the 7th inst., officers were elected as follows Kbcnezer Sawyer, Jr., Moderator; Henry B. Flint, Clerk; James; Norton, Joseph Kidlon, Marshall S. Cram, Selectmen, Assessors and Overseers of the Poor; Elenzer Flint, Treasurer; Joseph U. Milliken, Collector. In Sebago the town officers for the ensuing year are: Moderator, Joseph B. Brown; Clerk, James C. Babb; Selectmen. Assessors and Overseers of Poor, John D. Martin, William W. Fitch, George W. McKenncy; j Treasurer, Daniel J. Hill; Agent, Luther! Fitch; Collector and Constable, Albert H. Sanborn; S. S. Committee. Jas. C. Babb, Horatio H. Cole. Amount of money raised for maintenance of the poor, 8400; for sup port of schools, 8200; for roads and bridges, 82000. In the town of Gray, on the 7th inst., the following officers were elected: Moderator,! Warren II. Vinton; Clerk, Edward A. Marr; j Selectmen, Assessors and Overseers of the Poor, Warren H. Vinton, Jeremiah Pennell, 1 John W. Webster; Treasurer, Jeremiah Pen nell Auditor, Parker S. Libby; Agent, Thomas Hancock; S. S. Committee, Thomas Gilpatrick, John-D. Anderson, Edward Cobb. In Milton Plantation Moderator, Wm. Grcenleaf; Clerk, Lewis W. Childs; Asses sors, Jefferson Jackson, Iienj. Swett, Wm. T. Grcenleaf; Collector, K. T. Allen; Treas urer. Benj. Swett. In Otisflcld, on the 7th inst. Moderator, John B. Fogg; Clerk, Koseoe F. Green; Se lectmen and Assessors, J. S. Mayberry, D. S. Andrews and Jonnie Knight; Treasurer, S. D. Andrews; S. S. Committee, Silas Morton. In Woodstock, 7th inst. Moderator, Cal vin A. Jackson Clerk, H. C. Davis Select men, D. J. Libby, H. C. Davis, M. J. ltowe; Treasurer, C. R. Houghton; S. S. Commit tee, Geo. W. Whitman,.Alden Chase; Agent. 1 H. C. Davis; Collector and Constable, A. L. Rowe. f Terrible Acrldeat. We learn from the Portland Preet the par ticulars of the sad accident which occurred at Saco last Saturday, an'clock, about fifty feet off, but thought they had ample time to clear the track before it would get along. The horses succeeded in getting over safely, but the engine—which carries over the cow catcher, as far as the pilots, an iron snow plough about eighteen inches high—struck the sleigh, the plough running under it, and threw all the occupants high in the air. Mr. Tracy was found under a fence near by. Sawyer was found on his back on the cow catcher. with his head resting on the boiler of the engine, his body all wrapped up in the buffaloes which the sleigh had contained, while on top of Sawyer was Mr. Partridge who was unhurt, or only bruised slightly, whose first exclamation as he got off when the train stopped was, “By G— I've lost my hat.” The body of Tracy presented a horrible sight. When taken up the blood rushed out of his mouth and head in a stream, and his eyes were completely turned round in their sockets. The top of the head was also taken oil'. He was no doubt killed instantly and never know what hurt him. The only wounds that Sawyer received was a fracture of the skull on the back of the head, and a contus ion on the forehead. The body of Mr. Tracy was laid out in a farm house close by the scene of the accident, while the body of Sawyer was carried on the engine to Saco, where the station master sent for a physician and rendered every possible assistance, hut he died in a few hours. The survivor states distinctly that they saw the train, but thought they could cross the track in time. They were so muffled up they did not hear the whistle, although particular care is always taken by all the engineers to blow the whistle at the crossings oil this road. A coroner's inquest was held at Saco at 10 o'clock Mon day morning over the remains of the two un fortunate men. Ab Aadcai Document. The Biddeford Democrat says the following is a copy of a deed setting free a negro ser vant, by Rebecchah Smith of Biddeford; it is one hundred and fifteen years old and is a curious document: “Memorandum. That I, Rebecchah Smith Widow to Dan'l Smith late of Biddeford, Gent. Dece'd, having Recc'd a Negro, named Jack, as part of my Thirds of the Personal Estate of my Dec’d Husband do on his the said Negro’s" faithful performance of hit duty to me in all respects as a Servant at the ex piration of my Natural Life acquit and finally discharge him" from me by Heirs Execr’t Ad minr', Ac. forever. As Witness my hand A seal, this Tenth day of May Anno Dorn. 1755. her f Rebecchah x Shith seal mark Sealed A Dcliv’d in presence of Samuel White Joshua Wabbeb Recorded according to the original Oct’r 13th 1755. R. Dan’l Moulton, Reg*r. Recorded Book 31 Page 129. Religious latelllgrare. Her. Amiu Loring, after a very pleasant pastorate at Andover, has removed to Yar mouth. Rev. Ira. O. Sprague (Methodist) of Bos ton. is supplying the Congregational church at Andover. Rev. Dr. R. E. Fattison. formerly President of Waterville College, has resigned the posi tion of Professor of Theology in Shurtleff College, Illinois, which he has lately been occupying. A new bell has been presented to the Con gregational church at Rumford Point, by St. John Smith of Portland. It was taken to the town by Judge Rawson, who superintended the raising of it. and its first duty was to toll at the funeral of his daughter. The rooms of the Young Men’s Christian Association at Winthrop, were dedicated on the 7th inst. An address was delivered by Rev. Mr. Raker, and remarks were made by several gentlemen present. The Association rooms are of ample size, convenient and neat ly furnished. The Baptist Society at Welle, (Ogunquit) under the pastoral care of Rev. Geo. Moore Payne, is said to he in a highly prosperous condition. Mr. Payne’s labors are being at tended with great success, and daring hia brief pastorate large numbers have been add ed to the church. At Union St. church, Bangor, Rev. W. W. Marsh pastor, they are enjoying a good reviv al. Rev. C. F. Allen, the faithful minister at the Brick Chapel, has also commenced extra services, and the other evening several rose fur prayers. It is reported that there if a good deal of religious interest at Black Strap Hill, West Falmouth. Meetings are being held after noons and evenings at Good Templars’ Hall, the headquarters of the largest lodge of Good Templars in the State. The meetings are under the direction of Rev. John M. Howe. In noticing that New Salem Academy has applied to the Massachusetts Legislature for aid, the Aroostook Times says that the town of Houlton was originally a half township granted to that Academy by the Massachu setts Legislature in 1797. New Salem con tained 2200 inhabitants, and was a place of some importancein “stage coach” days. We doubt if it has half that number of population now. That the Academy might receive the benefit of the grant, several leading citizen* mortgaged (heir farms, receiving shares in the half township as collateral. The land conveyed was a wilderness, and they found a difficult matter to dispose of it without great loss. Mr. Houlton and other owners, with their families, emigrated to Houlton—then an almost impenetrable wilderness, going by way of the Bay of Fundy to St. John, thence up the river some 200 miles. There was no opening or highway leading there to make it a desirable place for settlement. In 1828 the garrison was built and a military turnpike road opened from Bangor. The Timet can but admire the courage, endurance and per severance of the first settlers in Aroostook, as well as their judgment in selecting one of the beat watered and most fertile sections ia Aroostook county. The Reporter says that on Sunday evening, Clh inst., much excitement was occasioned at the residence of Mrs. Eastman, in the extrema southern part of Gardiner, by the conduct of a pet Newfoundland dog which was attacked by hydrophobia. The dog had been poisoned in some way a short time previously, and had since appeared quite unwell. While the fam ily were seated at the supper table, the dog suddenly exhibited all the signs of madness, and evinced a determination to attack some of the persons in the room, but he was so weak from the effects of liis sickness that all man aged to elude him. As might be expected, the scene was one of great excitement and terror. Attempts were made by the men pres ent to secure him with a rope, but the animal managed to keep clear of them for a while, but was at last secured and taken out of the house, when he got away. Another exciting icene then occurred, as the ferocious animal endeavored to attack his assailants; but final ly lie was shot by Mr. Oliver Blanchard, of the firm of Blanchard Keed, of Gardiner, just as he was about to spring upon Mr. B., killing him instantly. The dog had been a great pet with ths family, and the necessity of killing it was greatly deplored by all, and was delayed until it was evident that it must be done. Commodore John A. Winslow, in command at the-Kittery Navy Yard, has been recom mended to the Senate for promotion to Admi ral. The Biddeford Journal says it is a curi ous fact in the life of the Cummodore, tha t Raphael Semnies, the commander of the Ala bums in the fight with the Kearsargc, was bis intimate friend at the time of the naval en gagements of the Mexican War. Twenty years afterwards the once friends met as mor tal enemies in that memorable sea-fight off the harbor of Cherbourg. The Biddeford Journal says the Shakers arc negotiating (with Portland parties) a sale of all their real estate at Alfred. The con sideration offered is one hundred thousand dollars. The Shakers have sent two of their number to “prospect” the Shenandoah Val ley, and if they like the situation, they arc authorized to immediately erect suitable build ings there for the accomodation of the socie ty- _' A company from New Gloucester, as wa learn from the Camden Herald, are cutting ice at what is called Adams Pond in'Booth bay. They will ship the ice from Boothhay Harbor. Also a company from Fall Biver haa commenced to cut icc on what la called Reed’s Pond. One ice-house is to be built at Booth hay Harbor. The men employed by these companies number 25. The following patents have recently been granted to citizens of Maine: H. H. Monroe, Thomaston, Revolving Harrow; S. W. Johns ton, Richmond, Spring Bed Bottom j 8. E Rogers, Dexter, Dye Vat. The trout are very plenty up the Mooee head Lake. A party went up from Vaasa boro' a few days ago, and were very success ful. One of the trouts weighed 20 pounds. The next issue of the Calais Advertiser wil be in enlarged form, and printad on a new power press.

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_iijiilliib_i_jmiii_ _ ttailjj Jumubct |ountaL A young Boston man, who proposed starting in business m New York city, made a preliminary visit there, armed with letters of introduction to business men. These presented and the usual com pliments passed, the New York merchant inquired of young Boston what he inten ded to do.“I have not exactly decided.” re plied tile young Puritan, "but I expect to settle into some good business in which I can getaliviug honestly.” A living honest ly? “An honest living.” repeated the Bostonian. "Young man,-’ said the New Yorker, “I congratulate you; there is not a city in the United States in which you will meet with so little competition in your method of doing business.”—Boston BvlUtin. We have lately hoard, says the Utica Herald, of a great many confidence dodg es, but this is the coolest: A very genteelly dressed young man walked into the -al'oon of a well known 1 and popular barkeeper and asked to have a bottle of his best whiskey put up. The obliging proprietor did it in the shortest pos sible time, and in a few moments was tlriv ingthe cork home, when the confidence man asked to let him try the quality. The customer poured out about half a tumbler ful, and after draining ;t to the bottom, re-1 marked, “That is excellent; set it on the! shelf and l will call and get it in half an j hour.” A Wonderful Discovery !i NATURE’S YEAB8 OF STUDY AJTD EXPEBIMENT. It Contains No LAC StfLPHTTB—No SN9AB of LEAD-No LITHABGE-No NTBATB of SILVEB, and Is entirely free from the Poisonous and Health-destroying Drugs used in other Hair Preparations. It is sure to supersede and drive out of tho community all the POISONOUS PRE PARATIONS now in use. Transparent and dear as crystal, it will not soil the finest fabric. No oil, no sediment, no dirt—• per fectly SATE, CLEAN, and EFFICIENT— desideratums LONG SOUGHT FOR$ and FOUND AT LAST/ It colors and prevents the Hair from be- coming Gray, imparts a soft, glossy appear- I ance, removes Dandruff, is cool and refresh ing to the head, checks the Hair from falling 1 off, and restores it tg a great extent when pre maturely lost, prevents Headaches, cures all Humors, cutaneous erujtfions, and unnat ural heat. ONLY 7J CENTS PER BOTTLE. It Is secured in the Patent Office of the United States by Dll. C. SMITH, Patentee, Groton Junction, Mass. Prepared only by PROCTER BROTHERS, GLOUCESTER, MASS., To whom all orders should be addressed. Sold by all first-class Druggists and Fancy Goods Dealers. The Genuine is put up in a 1 panel bottle made expressly for it, with the name of the article blotcn in the glass. Ask your Druggist for Nature’s Hair Restorative, and take No Other. The Rentoratlre is for sale at Wholesale in Port land by W. F. Phillips A Co., and at retail by all the Druggists in Maine. Ian2 5 hut,t\v CONY HQUSE, iiuru HTUtmr, AUGUSTA, MAINE. rpHlS new Hotel afford* accommodation* that no X other on»> doop in the city to the travelling corn* maoitv, being located in the CENTRE OF BUSINESS, and very near the Depot. The travelling public may be assured that no pain* will he spared to meet all their wants and with the assistance of Mr. Turner, lute of the t Augusta House, we hope to merit a share of the public patronage. Connected with thl* House is a First Class Livery Stable! G. A H. COSY, Proprietors. I fl4Jan£w4-tf firs Medicines ant Ctaicals! Brushes, Combs, Soaps and Perfumery; i, CBOICI TOILET HP FHfY ARTICLES! Physicians’ k Apothecaries’ Goods, Port Sf.-rai, Lard. kerowsr sad Itatifoot Oili. i Charles K. Partridge,. DRUGGIST AND APOTHECARY, Water Street, coruer Market Square,; (UNDER GRANITE ISAM,) Has on band a Large Selected Stock kept fresh by constant additions, AMD HELLS AT i The Lowest .Ylurket Hal oh FOR GENUINE UNO RELIABLE GOODS. P*rtridrei Png Store, Viter Street, eurier Market Square. i t!jan7(!ly LAST SENSATION Great Closing Sale 1 Ladies’ Purs and Robes, -at W lxoolor’* GrardUxier. I NOW offer my entire stock of LADIES' FURS ri and ROBES at less than cost to manufacture. 1 1 Baltic* who wish to buy within the next two' rear*, and who wish to have money hhould not fail to improve thin GREAT €1,0(41X0 SALE for I am going to BELL regardle*e of coat. Remember tlie Place: Opposite the Post Office, GARDINER. ME. M. L. WHEELER, jao'OSm.iA w Suc'Hsor to Haitian*, &\V lit tier WANTED! FARMERS and Hunter* having prime Mink Skins on head will dud a cash cm»tomcr at higbeat market price by sending them to I. H. WELL* ft CO., Ho. 10 State St., Boston, Mwm. •VljaaNFoN Atgutfta Directors. Churebrs. ORTRODOS CoSC.REGATipSAL -Griiuite Cb. Stare ft., l«tw»en Brito Hint Oak. pfft'ir; ref iden.-e fOUthe»*« cornur B({1 K PJ? Elm street. Mornlntf service 10..W A. M. Alter noon Mprviee 2 30 I*. M. Evening I 31• FIRST B\PTIST,—Corner Winthrop and Pcrhani rt». J Kicker, pastor: residence Ubestmit street. MorniBK fvrvlne 10.30 A. M. ABBrnomi 4 3UP. FRKF^B —state street, north of Bridff. C*V IVnnev pastor; residence Mimmerftreet. Morning service 10.30 A. M. Afternoon tM P MFTHo’ltFsl^El'lSCOl’M..—Green street, east of state C A King, pastor; residence at the par sonage. next door to the cliureh. Morning *er vice 10.30 A. M. Attcrunon 4 30 1’. >1. Evening JJ PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL,—.State st., between Oak and Winthrop. Rev. Mr. Upjohn, rector. Morning service 18.30 A. M. Evening service 7 P. UNI V LIts ALI ST,—Cor. Winthrop and Summer sts. C. B. Moor, pastor; re-idenee Winthrop street, below Orchard. Morning service 10.30 A. M. Sabbath School service at 12 A. M. Evening ser vice at 7 P. M. UNIT VRIAU,—Comer Oak and State sts. Hev. Mr. Cram, pastor; morning service 10 30 A. M. Sabbath School service 2.15 P. M. Preaching service in evening ut 7 o’clock CATHOLIC.—State st., north of Bridge Hev. Mr. O’Brien, priest; residence near the church. Tjie Congregational. First Baptist, Free will Baptist and Methodi-t lunches hold social con ference meetings in thdr vestries every w ednesday evening, at half-past seven o’clock. Y. M. C. A. Booms in Darby Block, Water street. Regular prayer meetings every Monday evening. Religious exorcises every suuday afternoon at 4 o’clock. Rooms open to all. Masonic BETHLEHEM LODGE, No. 35. F. and A. M. Stated meetings tlivt Monday of each month. Special meetings every Monday evening. F. A. Crowell, Muster. J. W. Clapp, Secretary. ANGUSTA LODGE, No. 141. F. A A. M. Stated meeting- flr-t Tuesday of each month. Special meetings every Tuesday evening. W H. Wood burr. Master. K. F. Blackman, secretary. TRINITY COMMANDERY. No. 7. Knights Tem plar Stated meetings second Friday of each month. David Cargill, Eminent Commander. J. W. Clapp, Recorder. JERUSALEM ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER—Meets at Hallowed. Stated convocations Thursday on or before the full moon of each month. It. F. Warner, High Priest. ALPHA COUNCIL—Meets at Hallowell. Quar terly Convocations, January. April, July, Oc tober; Wednesday succeeding full moon. D. Cargill, Thrice Illustrious Master. Temperance. SABATT1S LODGE. No. 78 of Good Templars. Mei r- every Tuesday evening at Darby Hall. FRANKLIN 'DIVISION SONS OF TEMPERANCE —Meets at Darby Hall every Monday evening at 7 o’clock. Post Office. AUGUSTA POST OFFICE. Comer of Oak and Water streets. Office Hours From 7.30 A. M. to 8 P. M. Sunday ilto 10 A. M. James A. Bicknell, Postmaster. George II Fa.r rington. Chief Clerk. Arrival and Departure of Mail*:—Western, leaves 11.00 A. M.; closes 10.30 A. M.; arrives 3.30P. M Eastern and Northern, leaves 3.45 P. M.; doses 3.30 P. M.: arrives 10 45 A M. Belfast ami Way, leaves 4.00 P. M.; closes 3.30 P. M.; arrives 10.30 A. M. Rockland and Wav, leaves 3 30 A. M.; closes 8.15 A. M.; arrives ft Ou I*. M Winthrop, leaves 8.00 A. M.; copses 7.4ft A.M.; arrives 6.00 P. M. Farmington and Way. leaves 7.50 A. M.; closes 7.4 A M.; arrives 2 00 P. M. Freeport and Litchfleld, leaves 6.00 A. M.; closes 8.00 P. M.; arrives 10.30 A. M. Leaves Monday. Wednesday and Friday. Arrives Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturday. Every morning a train leaves Augusta at 5.30 A. M.; arrives at Augusta, daily, at 8.00 P. M. f^allotoell ©irertorp. HALLOWELL POST OFFICE. WESTERN MAIL arrive* daily, Sunday* excepted, at 3 27 and 7.62 P. M. Close* at 10.46 A. M. and 8 P. M. EASTERN MAIL arrive* daily, Sundays excepted,at 11.10 A. >1. Closes at 3.15 P. M. LITCHFIELD MAIL arrives Tucxda)*, Thursday* and Saturday*, at 10 o’clock A. 51. Cloaca Sunday*, Tues day* and Thursday*, at 8 P. M. OFF ICE open, Sunday exempted, from o’clock A. M., to 8 P. M. Open Saturdays until 8.30 P. M. lET Box Rent* and Postage uu papers, periodicals, Ac payable quarterly iu advauce. E. ROM'ELL, P. M. Hallowed, May 8, 1869. CHURCHES. South Pariah Congregational Church, corner of Second mid Chestnut Streets, opposite Temple. Rev. Chaw. O. McCii.lt, Pastor, residence on Chestnut St. Morning lervice, 10.30; Afternoon service. 2.16. First Baptist Church, corner of Union and Franklin treet*. Rev. A. K. Crank. Pastor; residence on Middle it., between Winthrop and Lincoln. Morning service, 0.30; Afternoon service. 2 15. Methodist Episcopal Church, Middle Street,between Un on and Central. Bov. Calkb Ft llkr, Pastor residence it the Parsonage, opposite the Church. Morning service, 10.80 Afternoon service. 2.15. First Unlxersalist Church, Second Street, (cor. of Union) St. Matthews Episcopal Church, Central Street. Rev. Lkonard K. Storrs, Rector; residence corner of Second tnd Lincoln Streets. Morning service, 10.30; afternoon lervice, 2.30. Free Baptist Church, Academy Street, between Second find Middle. y. M. C. A. Regular meetings of the Young Men'* Christian Assocl itlon of Hallowed, are h* Ul in the Vestry of the Baptist Church every Monday evening, commencing at 7$ o’clock. A cordial Invitation is extended to ail, both ladies and reutlemen, to attend these meetings of the Association. Prayer meeting*, conducted by metnt>crs of the Asaoci itiou, are held every Sunday evening— In Burns’ Schoolhouse, Farmingdale, at 7 o’clock. In Schoolhouse at French's Corner, Chelsea, at 7 o’clock. In Loud* m Ilill Schoolhouse, at 7 o’clock. In the Wilder Schoolhouse, Manchester, at 7 o'clock. At Litchfield Neck at, 2 1-2. 1ENJAMIN FOWLES, President. 11. 8. OWEN, Secretary. y MASONIC. Kennebec Lodge, No 8, F. and A. M. Stated Comma .(cations W’ednesday, on or preceding the full moon. JAMES ATKINS, Ja., W. M. J. E. NY1, Sec’y. Jerusalem R. A. Chapter. Stated Convocations, Thurs* ay on or before the full of the moon. B. F. WARNER, 11. p. F. J. DAY, Sec’y. Alpha Council. Regular meetings, Wednesday succeed Dg the full of the moon, quarterly. DAVID CARGILL, T. M. F. J. DAY, Rec’r. Trinity Commandery. Meetings at Augusta ou the ecoud Friday of each month. D. CARGILL, 15. C. J. W. CLAPP, Rec’r. TEMPERANCE. Union Temple of Honor and Temperance, No. 3. Reg liar meetings, every Tuesday evening. J. W. FULLER, W. 0. T BEN TENNEY, W. R. Kennebec Council, No. 4. Regular meetings on the first ,nd third Friday evenings of each month. J. J. JONES, C. of C. C. C. HUNT, R. of C. Sheridan Lodge, No. 293, I. O. of O. T. Regular meet figs everv Saturday evening. P. 8. BOYD, W. C. T F. A. A. IIEATIT, R. 8. Mien, Small A Co., HAl'HINISTS, Anti Manuravturnr. »t team Engines, Circular Maw Mills, lap* board Pinners, Shall ms, Pulleys, Mill Work, and all kinds of TOBSXMTO .'easily done la a first-class Machine shop. Also, Improved Excelsior Machines, vhicii cuts two Bolts at a time as readily as oue BO ARIF PLAYEK8 constantly on hand. in. 1 Journal Block, W ater Street, Dm AUGUSTA, >IK. 5jan70 OUSHNOC HOUSE. Corner Winthrop and I State Sts., Augusta, Me. l. B. BA L LARI), Proprietor.: Quests taken to and from the Oars and Boats Free. 10R8E8 AND CARRIA6E8 TO LET. tUttuttMtm WM. CACE,“ Machinist and Mannfhctnrcr of GRANT’S PATENT EXCELSIOR MACHINES fade to the satisfuction of Customers. Job Work lone to order WM. GAGE, •Wc.t End Kennebec Dam, ITtf AIGWNTA, HE. f jjjjjjgjMMfe iii ji j gSggBB GOLD! GOLD! GOLD! ADAMSON’S BOTANIC COUGH BALSAM! IS MORE VALUABLE THAN GOLD. TRY IT! TRY IT! TRY IT! |IT CURES THE WORST COUGrH 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 3 5 dents! TRY IT! TRY IT!_TRY IT! Opinion* or ihe Press. The Kennehkc Jochnal hn» been enlarged and i. now one of the handaomett papers in the l uiletl Mute*.—Portland Press. The Krnnrbkc Journal comes to us this week enlarged, and with uew type, giving it a very nice appearance, ami an extra amount of good reading matter —Simon, in Lewiston Journal. The Kennkbkc Journal comes to us much en larged and improved. New type, clear paper, and a determination to keep up with the times will en sure to the natrons of the Journal a first-class newspaper. NVe are pleased to notice these evi dences of prosperity on the part of our neighbors of the Journal and wish them abundant success.— Bangor Whig and Courier. Tlie Kknneiikc Journal comes to us this week dressed in new type throughout and greatly en larged (nine columns to a page;, ami is now. we be lieve, the largest paper in the State, w ith one excep tion. The Journal is most ably conducted by Messrs. Sprague, Owen Nash, and deserves the liberal support of the party whose principles it advocates. T«» its genial publishers we wish the richest «uccess.—Kenn el tec Reporter. The Kennebec* Journal was enlarged this week to nine columns, and is now the largest folio sheet in Maine it is said thut the proprietors w ill issue a permanent Dully henceforth, beginning with the legislative session"!—Boston Advertiser. Tne Kennehkc Journal of Augusta, will be enlarged, this week, and made the largest paper In the state.—SpringMelti Republican. The Kennebec Journal has spread itself to the size of the Boston Advertiser, ami is otherwise im proved, so that it is now the largest and perhaps the handsomest paper in the state.— Watervtile Mail. The Kennehkc Journal of last week appeared In an enlarged form, printed on new type and upon a new press.— Bangor Jeffersonian. The Kennehkc Journal, always neatly printed and ably conducted, comes to us enlarged and if possible neater looking than ever belore. It is now the largest weekly printed in Maine.—Mnckias Union. The Kennebec Journal comes to us this week in a uew dress, and considerably enlarged, indicat ing a prosperous condition financially, and w hich is well deserved.—Aroostook Pioneer. The Kennebec Journal comes to us much en larged. and dressed in a spick aud span uew *uit. Augusta Is bound to grow, aud the Journal pro prietors evidently mean to be up to the times Portland Transcript. The Kennebec Journal has been greatly en larged, aud is now we believe, the largest paper in the State. The publishers have recently added one of Cuinpbeli’s best newspaper presses to their al ready very complete establishment, and are pre pared to answer all calls that may be made upon their typographic resources. It takes no backward steps though in its issue it casts “A Glance Back ward” to its first number, comparing that with the present—Gardiner Journal. The Kennebec Journal, one of the best weekly papers in New England, comes to us enlarged this week. We are glad to see such proof of its pros perity.— Boston Transcript. The Kennebec Journal comes to us this week In an enlarged form and new dress. It makes a splendid appearance and is worthy of an extensive ylrc ulat ion.—Biddefurd Journal. The Kennebec journal has been enlarged, and is now the largest paper in the .Slate. The publish ers have had a mammoth Campbell press built specially for it, and with a new dress of t^pe it is a very bu'ndsome sheet. The publishers should re ceive a liberal sup] ort to compensate for the heavy outlay w hich they make.—Roclland Free Press. The Kennebec Journal comes to us in a new dress, and much enlarged, which are evidences of prosperity. The proprietors of the State paper are energetic business men, and deserve much credit for this last improvement in their valuable lournal. and we wish them large success, financially, and otherwise.—Farmington Chronicle. The Kennebec Journal has been enlarged and very much improved. New* type, new press, new determination to make a first-class State paper. The Journal never looked so prosperous and w ell to-do, and we art more than pleased at these evi dences of prosperity.—Ellsworth American. The Kennebec Journal has been considerably enlarged, dressed in a fine new* suit, from head to foot, aud makes a fine appearance.—Calais Adver tiser. The Kennebec Journal comes to us enlarged and in a new suit of type. The Journal is well conducted, readable, industrious in news, and pretty much all that a newspaper should be, except in its politics.—Republican Journal. The Kennebec Journal has been enlarged, and is printed with new type and a new press. It is one of the largest and best weekly papers in the State. —Fast port S'ntinel. The Kennebec Journal. This valuable State paper has recently been enlarged, with an entirely new drer>s. It is printed on one of Campbell's presses—and is one of the largest if not the largest papers in the State. The Journ al is now a thirty six column paper—and the publishers must have been at great expense in making such improve ments without any extra charge for the paper.— PisceUaqvis Observer. Nkwbpatorial. The Kennebec Journal, which was large enough before, has been enlarged and is now the largest In the State It Is printed on new type and is a handsome as well as a well edited paper.—Progressive Age. Dieu Et Mon Droit. MRS. DINSMORE S GREAT ENGLISH COUCH fcCROUP BALSAM. or Hoarboimd k Anise Seed, For Coughs, Colds, Shortness of Breath, Asthma, Ac. This excellent Medicine ha. the extraordinar property of immediately relieving COVOHS, COLDS lloAKSENKea.nirriri'LTY or Breathing, whoop tNO Cough, and Ilr.KiNEHa or the Throat. I Operate, by dissolving the congeuled phlegm, end causing fpee expectoration. Persons who are troubled with that uuplee.ant tickling iu the Throat, which deprive, them of rest, I ulghl after night, by the incessant cough which It provokes, util by taking one dosa, and immediate relief; and oae bottle in most case, will effect a cure. In raid of Croup it givu immtdiatf Rtlief. j Price SO Cents. Prepared from a receipt of a Member of the Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain. For Sal* at Prug Store* generally. A. II. DINDIHOKE CO., Prop's, PORTLAKV, ME. For sal* In Augusta hv Johnson Brothers; in I Gardiner by B. F. Johnson; in Halloweil by W. R. j Bamako. t4P)anA«-lm* i Sewing Machines! The Willoox Gibbs SEWING MACHINES, The Gem of the World and the house pet. AI ho a. B. Howe, Improved, A cUndanl, ami one of the mo*t reliable Machine* In u*e. AIho, the Bickford Knitting Machine. For sale at the .tore of F. I.yford, Augusta, Me. V O. W. LADD, Agent. Standard Periodicals for 1870. Bepublished by the Leonard Scott Publish ing Co., New York. Indiqimitubte to all desirovt of being irtll informed on the greed subjects of the day. 1. The Edinburgh Review. i This is the oldest of the series. In its main fea lures it still follows in the path uiaiked out by Brougham, Jeffrey, Sydney Smith, and Lord Hol land, its original founders aud lirst contributors. 2. The London Quarterly Review, w hich commences its 128th volume w ith the January number, was set on foot as a rival to the Kdis m non. it resolutely maintains its opposition in politics, and shows equal vigor iu its literary de partment. 3. The Westminster Review has just closed its 92d volume. In point of literary ability this Review is Cast rising to a level with its competitors. It is the advocate of political aud re ligious liberalism. 4. The North British Review, now in its 51st volume, occupies a very high posi tion iu periodical literature. Passing beyond the narrow formalism of schools and parties, it appeals to a wider range of sympathies and a higher integ rity of couvictiou. 6. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magasine was commenced 52 years ago. Equaling the Quar terlies in its literary" and scientific departments, it has won a wide reputation for the uarratives aud sketches which enliven its pages. T£H.V« FOR 1870.

For any one of the Reviews, $4.00 per annum. For any two of the Review s, 7.00 For any three of the Reviews, 10.00 For all"four of the Reviews, 12.00 For Blackwood’s Magazine, 4.00 For Blackwood and one Review, 7.00 For Blackwood aud any two of the Reviews, 10.00 For Blackwood and three of the Reviews, 13.00 For Blackwood and the four Re views, 15.00 Single Numbers of a Review, $1. Single Numbers of Blackwood, 35 cents. The Reviews are published quarterly Milackweed's .1iaaaeiue is ssseuihiy, usmes eesmsueuce iu Jauuary• CLUBS. A dbcount of twenty per cent, will be allowed to Clubs of four or more persons, when the periodicals are sent to one address. POSTAGE. The Postage on current subscriptions, to an part of the United States, is two cents a number, to be prepaid at the oftice of delivery. For back num bers the postage is double. PREMIUMS TO NEW SUBSCRIBERS. j New Subscribers to any two of the above period icnls for 1870 will be entitled to receive one of the 1 Four Reviews for 1869. New Subscribers to nil the five may receive Blackwood or two of the Reviews for 1869. i

BACK NUMBEBS. Subscribers may, by applying early, obtain Back sets of the He views from January, 1866. to Decern- ber, 18tD, ami of Blackwood’s Magazine from Janu ary, 1866. to December, 18GU, at half tne current j subscription price. Neither premiums to Subscribers, nor dis count to Clubs, nor reduced prices for back mini- hers, can be allowed, unless the money is remitted direct to the Publisher t. No premiums can be given 1 to Clubs. The January numbers will be printed from new type, and arrangements have beeu made, w hich, it j is hoped, w ill secure regular and early publication. j The Leonard Scott Publishing Co.,' 140 Fulton St., New York. The Leonard Scott Publishing Company also pub- llsh TIIE FARMERS' CLIDE to Scientific and Practical Agriculture. By Henry Stephens, F.R.S., Edinburgh, and the late'J. P. Norton, Professor of Scientific Agriculture in Yale College, New Haven. 2 vola. Royal octavo. 1600 pares Hnd nu merous Engravings. Price $7. By mail, postpaid, $8.00. Iw51 _m Edward Rowse, 124 WATER STREET DEALER IN Watches, Jewelry* AflIJ »UiV£l( WAKE i Agent lor the Waltham Watrh C'omp’y, j And LAZARl’S A MCKitlg' Perfected Spectacles. ^asr Sjiednl Htteutlon paid to the repairing of ail PINE WATCHER. C/i ronometer Bala n res I applied and accurately adjusted to temperature position and lsochrouism. TINE TAKEN BY TRANSIT. ♦Ijan70-tf I A Large and n’cll-wlrcted Assortment of j Wallets, Bill k Pocket Books, In Morocco and Calf, for sale lour by Idtf TITCOMB A DOBB. j PRICES REDUCER!

DRUGS, MEDICINES, CHEMICALS, AND Fancy Articles, i AT JOHNSON’S FAMILY DRUG STOREj Opp. POST OFFICE, AUGUSTA, Me., Where (an be found one of the largest and beat ■elected atocka ou the Kennebeo rirer, and Prleea that defy compe tition. PATENT MEDICINES I Of all kloda and in large quantitiea. aold to auit purehaaera, at Johnson Brothers. _ CATARRH REMEDIES. brushbs OF EVERY DESCRIPTION AT JOHNSON BROTHERS. Feather Dusters, Fine Sponges, Carriage and Bathing do., Chamois Skins, O IIUS, PURE SPERM, CASTOR, OLIVE. NEATS-FOOT, ESSENTIAL OILS OF ALL KINDS, AT Johnson Brothers. FINE SOAFS, KHENCH A.N33 ENGLISH and Genuine Imported Castile, GLYCERINE AND HONEY SOAPS, 5 Cakes for 25 coots, 25 Cake* for one dollar. Shaving Apparatus, Comprising RAZOR? from tbe test inonufiicturers in tbe World STROPS of nil kindi tbe COMBINATION MUG-a nevel and convenient article. BRUSHES of ever, deecription, end SOAPS of the beet quality. Johnson Brothers. HAIR PREPARATIONS OF ALL KINDS, for 75 CENTS, I Johnson Brothers. SACHET POWDEBS. A Large Stock of ILTJBIISr’S, CANDRAY’S, AND ALL OTHER IMPORTED PERFUMES. Alao a LARGE LOT of TOILET POWDERS. DESTIFRH'EH, AND TOILET ARTICLES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, AT Johnson Brothers. PURE CALIFORNIA AND IMPORTED WINES. For Medicinal Purpoeea. at JOHNSON BROTHERS. PICKLES, Ac., CIGARS A TOBACCOS or ALL KINDS. CANARY, RAPE HEMP SEED, AT Johnson Brothers. Peoprietora of DE. SENNET'S Celebrated Jaundice Bitter*. Peraona from the oountry, Phyaiolena and nil othera, will do well to call and examine onr atoek before purchasing elaewbere. Remember the plnee! OPPOSITE THE P08T OFFICE, JOHNSON BROTHERS, jj MOSES M. SWAN, Watchmaker and Jeweller, llis Stock embraces a flue line of American and Swiss Watches, in rold and silver case, Including the celebrated National or Elgin Watch, Waltham, Tremont, Bor iiuin, Bennett, l’urdcaux. Jacot, Ac., in both La ities’ and gentlemen’s sizes Tine Gold Jewelry, Solid Gold Leoniton Vest and Neck Chains, STERLING At COIN SILVER GOODS, FINE PLATED WARE, SPECTACLES ANO EYE BLASSES, of the most approved kinds. CLOCKS or ALL KIXDS, 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 Hulunres applied and adjusted to temperature and position. fljan70-tf JOURNAL JOB PRINTING Establishment! OUR FRIENDS are reminded that having the Largent Steam Job Printing Estalshenl, On the Kjt« r, and employing COMPETENT AND EXPERIENCED WORKMEN! We are at all times prepared to execute In the beet manner and at low prices, all kinds of PLAIN AND FANCY Book Job Printing ——seal as Books, Pamphlets, Newspapers, Mammoth Posters, Handbills, Show Cards, Circulars, Business and Wedding Cards, Letter Headings, Bill Heads, Ball Tickets, Programmes, Auction Bill*, Invoice*, Bill* or Lading, Receipt*, I .aw Blanks, PLACARDS, SCHEDULES, INVITATIONS, RAILROAD and Steamboat Painting, Ac., Ac., Ac. To »n thoee w devlre ork to o*r Hoe, we would Mj Lhat It U ear Intention lo SUIT OUR CUSTOMERS kith tat regard to Price, and Execution of Work. den bjr mall or expreea will receive the aane PROMPT ATTENTION M though delivered pereonally. SPRAGUE, OWEN A NASH, JOURNAL OFFICE AUGUSTA Acgioti, Oct. Ik, ISM tirJ.NTEII 1—Afrente, I.adlrs or Gentlemen. to VY ,eii the *'I,TFE or GEORGE PEABODY ^nnvn.'eera will And thin the moat aalealile book iver published in IWe country. The price la nulled o the times No v is tour opportunity to make nonev. JOHN IIAVKEfcSON,* Elm Street, Fort and, Me. r.Mjari-iw A8wi

MOSES W. FARR, General Insurance Ag’t, LIFE AND FIRE. Capital Represented oner 50 Millions. OFFICE, HO. DARBY BLOCK, .trcrar^. .tfji.vK. tu»n7o-u DELE. Min ON DOC Fashionable Hair Dressing Rooms, Opposite Puirott A Bradbury's, Water Street, Augustn, Me. Shaving, Shampooing, lfair-Dreasing. C utting. Col oring, Ac., in the most approved style of the art. Particular attention paid to cutting and curling La dies'and Children's hair. All kind* of Hair Work made to order in the lute*t style. ]Jan70-ly HENRY BAILEY, Pbotograplier7 8 Door* south of Post Office, Auguata, Hi. Melaiuotype Pictures of “II sizes uititle at oppo sition prices Particular trillion paid to copying. tljan70-;tm Tbe Dally Kennebec Journal, Established Jan, 1, 1870. Notices by me Press. The first number of ihe Daily Kennebec Jour nal whs issued from the Journal office on {Satur day. It i* about the size aud style of arrangement as the usual Daily Legislative Journal, and in ty pographical appearance will compare favorably, we think, w ith the other Maine dailies. It is de signed by the publisher* to issue it daily through tiie year, but w e fear they w ill And their enterprise whieh ought to be a paying one, considering tiie field it w ill occupy, to prove a losing one. U coat* a deal of money to publish a paper these time*, .‘ind a large, prompt paying subscription list ami a good ly amount of advertising patronage at respectable rate*, are necessary to make a paper self-sustain ing. and prevent it* being a source of embarass ment to its proprietors. We tender this new can date for public patronage our wishes for its finan cial success.—Maine Standard. The Daily Kennebec Journal made it* first appearance last Saturday. It is a very neat publi cation, and enterprising.—Bangor Whig. Daily Kennebec' Journal.—With the com mencement of the New* Year, we received the first number of this new paper, published at Augu&ta, by Nprague. Owen A Nash. It is a large, seven col umn paper, handsomely printed, and the reputa tion of its publishers is a sufficient guaranty that it i will be live and spicy York County Independent. The Daily Kennebec Journal* a* issued Jan uary 1st, and is to be a permanent institution. It is a well arranged, and handsomely printed sheet, and we have no doubt it w ill receive' us it deserves, a liberal support from the people of Augusta, Hal lowel! and Gardiner—Hallwetl Gazette. Daily Kennebec Joukal. We have received the Hrst numbers of the new daily Journal now permanently established at the State' lanital by the enterprising publishers of the weekly Journal, Messrs. Sprague, Owen A Nash. Its appearance i* 1 neat and business like, and it* editor* will uonbt* f les* make it a progressive, live paper—Belfast Age. We congratulate our friends of the Kennebec Journal upon the favorable auspice* uuder which t their new daily has been iastieo. It appeared on the 1st of Januarr. in handsome shape, fts columns I well filled aud showing evidence of sufficiented 1 itorial ability and industry to ensure its entire sue cess. We trust the public will appreciate the ef foils of the publishers to serve them, and liberally f mo tain the enterprise —Maine Former. The Daily Kennebec Journal made its first 1 appearance New Year's day. It is a well propor tioned sheet of twenty-eight 'column*, and is in ev ery way well calculated to supple a want which Augusta has felt for a long time With the patron age which it should receive from Hullowell, Gard iner. and the other neighboring towns, in addition to its local support, we see no reason why this en j terprise should not be crowned with abundant suo I cess.— /tester Gazette. Tiie Daily Kennebec Journal made itsap f»earanee on Saturday. |t ha* a smart and newsy ook, and will succeed Ellsworth American. The first number of the Daily Kennebec Jour nal. has been received. Those who w ish to re ceive the earliest and fullest information in regard to the doing* of the Legislature, should subscribe for it Faetport Sentinel. Daily Kennebec Journal. We have received the first number of this paper, issued Jan. 1st. it is to be permanent, and being the Mate paper, it will be a eompend of the doing*of the Legislature; valuable not only for the present, but for preserva tion for future reference. It will ftirnish early and frill report* of the Mate Convention* of all kind*; full report* of the Legislature, Legislative Commit tee. Board of Education. Board of Agriculture, and all other mutters of interest relating to the State Government, thus making itself useful to a very w ide circle of reader* extending over all parts ot the State. It w ill be a reliable and straight-for* ard Republican paper, and the first number indicates that it w ill be conducted w ith ability, and with fidel ity to the principle* of the party in w hose interest it is established. It ie of the size of the Daily Lew iston Journal The Sunrise, Presque Isle Daily Kennebec’ Journal. T be advertisement of this new daily appears in our column* te-day. It give* the legislative proceedings of each day very frillv, contain* telegraphic dispatches, the financial anu commercial transactions in New York and Bos ton, and is in every respect a tirst-elas* daily pa per. Terms $7 per year, or $2 for the legislative session —Androscoggin Herald. Daily Kennebec Journal. The enterprising Sropriotor* of the Kennebec Journal, issued the rst number of their new daily Jan. l*t. It is hand somely executed, ably conducted, and deserves at least fifteen hundred subscribers along the river. During the legislature It is especially valuable Somerset Reporter. The publishers of the Ken NEE EC Journal com menced their daily paper w ith the New Year. It i* u good looking'sheet, much superior to the form er session issues No thrice weekly will be pub lished —Brackett in Belfast Age. New aba kerb. With the New Year we are greet ed by the Daily Kennebec Journal, published by Sprague, Owen A Nash. It is of good six®. Its matter is well arranged, and its editorial conduct will show the same ability which has governed the weekly Journal Free /test, Rockland. The Daily Kennbec Journal has reached ns, and if frilly up to the standard of sur e xpectations. Its typographical appearance is neat, and its gener al arrangement all that couM bedesired. We hope it w ill Ik; liberally patronized, and it w ill be if the people of the State do their duty—Farmington Chronicle. The first number of the Daily Kennebec Jour nal promptly made its appearance on Saturday, Jan. 1st. It is a handsome sheet, got up in a style that does credit to it* enterprising publishers Biddeford /temocrut. With the new year, came the Daily Kennebec Journal. It is a very neat paper, and we should think it would be a favorite with the people of the Kennebec Gardiner Heme Journal, Daily Kennebec Journal. W e have received the fh-t number of the daily issued by the publish ers of the Kennebec Journal. This if not to be feu the Legislature onlv. but is to be a ptimanent daily publication. There is no reason v hy the large cit ies and towns wbi<b cluster alci.t the capital snould not aflord sui port to at lean tone daily, even though the railroad trains do bring Boston paper* in a few hours from the press. Ine Journal i* a handsome chcet, w ell filled with new sand miscel lany, and we trust will be a successj—Belfast Jour The new Daily. We have received the first mini her of the Daily Kennebec Jon nal. It is oce of the hist looking daily papers which cMi.es to onr office. There is no reason why such a spright ly journal should not stait at once on the road to success. The price of subscription is |7 per year. —Calais Advertiser. The Daily Kennerec Journal made it* bow to the public last Saturday, and 1* Understood to he a permanent institution! It deserve* a literal sup port in the Kennebec valley, not only thiough the session of the Legislature,' of whose doing* It will 5ivc full report daily, hut pciuiam Ml) WatervilU ’ail. New si’Aiorial. The Daily Kennebec Journal n ade its appearance on Saturday morning last. It is printed in tirst-rate style, and manifest* a great deal of enterprise in its management. We are glad to notice that it ha* a good list of subscriber* in this city, who receive their papers from a carrier at eight o'clock. This is a great convenience, and cne that should be appreciated by our people.—Gardiner Reporter. Augusta Daily Journal. Thi* paper made it* appearance last Saturday, very neatly printed and lull of matter. Our only a) prehension i* that Au gusta brethren are giving too much reading tor the patronage of a place no huger than August*. Success to the enterprise.—hruussrick Telegraph. We have received the first two or three numbers of the Daily Kennerec Journal, published by Messrs. Sprngae, Owen A Nash. Augusta, which is hereafter to he a permanent daily paper, instead of being published only during the season of the Legislature, a* heretofore. It is a handsome sev en-column paper, well made up, giving much agr i cultural and miscellaneous reading, a* well a* lo cal and genera) new s. W e have no doubt it will be ably conducted and wish it substantial success. Rockland Gazette. The first number of the Daily Kennerec Jour nal made its apnearruee on baturday. ltis very neatly got tip,—Oxford Democrat The first number of the Daily Kennerec Jour nal promptly made it* appearance on Saturday, thelstinst. It 1* a handsome sheet, got up in* style that doe* credit to ita enterprising publishers. Oxford Register. anew Daily Newspaper. We receive the Dailt Kennerec Journal, a goodly sized, well filled and smart appearing paper, published by Messrs, bprague, Owen A Nash, at Augusta, the proprie tor* of the Old (Weekly) Kennebec Journal: tend*, $7 a year in advance. We hope it w ill be patron ized bv our Republican Mends, and we think It w ill be, being the first and only daily issued at the Capi tal.—Afachias I n ion The Daily Kennerec Jonrnal 1* a smart, and enterprising sheet, verv neat in appearance. It w ell deserves a generous support.—An ostook Times. All those who wish toil reports ol the proceed ings of the Maine Legislature, should subscribe lor the Daily Kennebec Jonrnal. It wilt be sent during the session, for fiS. and contain* the news, Ac., besides the matter connected w ith the Legisl* ture.—Dexter Gazette.