Daily Kennebec Journal (Augusta, Me.)
October 19, 1870

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PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING (SUNDAYS EXCEPTED), BY SPRAGUE, OWES A SASH. TERMS: SEVEN DOLLARS PER ANNUM. SINGLE COPIES, FOUR CENTS. VOL. 1. AUGUSTA, ME.. WEDNESDAY MORNING. OCTOBER 19, 1870. NO. 248 JUnntkt Jauml. Published ou Water Street, Foot of Ouurt, AUGUSTA. MAINE. BY SPRAlilE, OWEN A NASH. Ilailn lunncbcr Journal w/ v-> Is issued every morning, except Sundays. Contains the latest news by telegraph and mail, gives reports of the Markets, and has carefully pre pared political and local articles, and a generous amount of farming, home and miscellaneous read ing with a full compilation of state news. Terms, $7 per annum in advance; $s it payment i-* not made within the year. Single eopies 4 cents, to be hail at the bookstores and at this office. Advertisements one inch in length, three in sertions or less, $1.00; 25 ets. for every subsequent insertion. Longer advertisements, or those inserted for any considerable length of time, will bem«*»*ri. at favorable terms to the advertiser. Special Notices 25 per cent, addit >ual. Amusement Notices, $2 per square i er week. Mcckln iicnncbcc Journal. Published every Wednesday morning, Is the largest lolio paper in the State, containing news, political articles, agricultural and scientific matter, tales, poetry, anecdotes, hou-i lmld recipes, markets, Ac., Ac. Terms $2 per annum m advance. Transient Advertisements, $150 ja r inch for Srst week; 25 cents per week l'or each subsequent insertion. Special Notices, $2.00 per inch for flr~t week; W cents per week for each subsequent week. Businoss Notices, in reading columns. 20 cents per line for tlrst Insertion; 10 corns per line for each subsequent insertion. All transient advertisements to be paid for in advance. Prairie Weed Balsam! SOLD BY July30-f3tcod L. II. TITCOMB, Apothecary. Money Cannot Buy It! FOR SIGHT IS PRICELESS THE DIAnO.VD CLAliK*. Manufactured by J. E. Spencer A Co., N. 1. Which are now offered to the public, are pronounced by all the celebrated Opticiansof the iN orhl to bo Tlio Most Perfect, Natural, Artificial help to the human eye ever known. They are ground under their own supervision, from minute Crystal Pebbles, melted together, and derive their name, “Diamond,” on account oi their hardness and brilliancy. Tlio Scientific Principle On which they are constructed brings the core or centre of the fens directly in front of the eye, pro ducing a clear and dis'inct visiou,a» in the natural, healthy sight, and pro enting all unpleasant sensa tions, such as glimme ng and wavering of sight, dizziness, Ac., peculiar to all others In use. They are Mounted in the Finest Manner, In trainee of the best quality, of ail materials used for that purpose. THEIR FIX IS II AX I) DURABILITY CANNOT HE SURPASSED. Caution.—None genuine unless bearing their trade mark stamped on every flame. S. A. RUSSELL, Jeweller and Optician, is Salt Agent for Augusta, Maine, From whom they can only be obtained. These goods are not supplied to Pedlars at any price. mavl7.iv __ _ EATING HOUSE! rpiIE subscriber would Inform the travelling pub X li WATE It STREET Gardiner, Maine, Formerly known Somes' Saloon. The rooms have all been refurnished in the best possible manner. The Ladies’ Room, up stairs, is large and elegantly arranged. Meals will bo fur nished at all hours. Table Boarders Accoimnodatcd By the week at reasonable rates. And by strict attention to business, the Prop ie tor hopes to merit a liberal share of the public patronage. D. *V. YINISG. Gardiner, July in. 1870. ,l3m-]ulylD PLUMBING rpUIE Subscriber begs lcnrc to inronn tlie citizens A lit Augusta and vToinity that lie is prepared to do all kinds of Plumbing work at tlie shortest no tice. Those about to have water introduced into their buildings will do well to call on him before going elsewhere. STRATTON, Corner Bridge and NN ater Streets., Satisfaction guaranteed. I0tf Shooting Tackle. M W. Is« SUCCESSOR TO L. LELAND, OTJXsT SMITH And Dealer in Shooting Tackle of Every Variety Rifles ami Shot Guns made to order ami war ranted. Old Shot Guns rimmed out smooth and made to shoot thick and strong. Also, Ammunition of the nicest quality. Kepalring done Yently and Promptly. IJluNtlnic Powder. The best quality and largest stock ever kept m this market. For sale at Factory prices. Country Dealers supplied in any quantity or quality at dis count. ljan-ly James W. Bradbury, Jr., U. S. COMMISSIONER, Office with Bradbury Bradbury, WATER STREET, ACUTSTA aottj Harnesses and Harness Hands Horse Clothing, Lap Robes, Saddles, Bridles, Wliips, Curry-combs, Brnslic's, Cards, -A.11 ltinds of Xntoforins, Kuoo Boots and Trottins Boots. Am! Evi'i'jlliin^ |H>rlsiiniiiK h rrculalHl MuEiIs1 COLLER GARDINER, (Onnnsn, t’r.n u II,,., I.l'.t Mri‘1'1. AlllfIINl:i. Don’t pay two profits on your Trunks, but buy at tin* only place in Augusta where they are manufactured And sold at Manufacturer’s Prices, AT COLLER GARDINER’S Augusta Trunls. Factory! Sign of tlie XSI& TH.UNK.” UWIXU engaged a Kirst-elass Workman on -do Leather Work, we are now prepared to furni-h Sole leather TTtinJcw of tlic It«--t (jmillty. The only place in Maine where a first-class trunk is made. CALL AM) EXAMINE. ,\o. 1 Eugenic. Saratoga. Monitor, Zink Cur; Trunk* of all rla**r*. Emile*' Dress, Common Dre-s. VAI.IsEs, lioth sole leather and TltAVEI.I.lN(l A -HOlTINi. BAO -HAH I. -THAI’-—In lari enrvthmg in the way ol' convenience to the travelling imlilic. Coller cfc Garainer, 144 Water Street, AUGUSTA. septlC-ftf FRANK KINSMAN'S DRUC STORE, Is the place to buy Pure and Reliable Drugs and Medicines, Toilet and Fancy Articles, and Apothe caries' Goods generally. (live him a call at 142 Water St., Aaynsfa. maim:, OPPOSITE MARSHALL UTIITIIED'S Red Front Stork. F.W. IilNSMAA. MANSION HOUSE, STATE STREET, i AUGUSTA, ME rjMHS House is provided will® Hath Rooms, J. where Hot and Cold Baths can be had at all i times. It has also a First-Class Billiard Hall, for Guests only. Connected with the House is a large and commodious Sample Room, on Water Street centrally located, where Sample Agents can show their goods, free of charge. The Proprietor, thankful for the 1 literal patronage which the above House has enjoyed since its open* ing, takes pleasure in informing bis patrons that ho will run Free Carriages to and from the Cars and Boats until further notice Connected with tie* above House is a Livery Sta hie, where good teams can be had at reasonable rates. W. M. TIIAYKR, Proprietor. G. P. CtiUHRANK, Cleik. JMM. f-JT Jtii JELi RSI NEW PORTABLE RANGE! THE LATEST AND BEST. Combining tlio Advantages of All Others With nmn.v NEW and PATENTED Features. BEAUTIFUL 1ST DESIGN PEHFECT I3XT OPEIIATION CAIjIi AND SEE IT Every Range Warranted in Every Particular For Sale by A. I*. GOULD, One Door North K:iilr»a«l Bridge, A Hi; 1ST A. Alwi lor mu to the New uiid. Improved “riOI'.ItT.lOSS” cwU Stove, For Coal ami Wood—The Best Stove in the Market. The “Golden Kagle Furnace,** For Coal, constantly for sale. nngS.Vttl EDWARD EOWSE, IQ4 Water i>r. m.k): in (iorlmni's SStorlm”' t*»ilvei* Y\ iii’e. .yih'.nt ioi: Tin-: WALTHAM WATCH COMPANY, And Lazarus Harris’ Perfected Spectacles. Special attenti' :i j ..11 to tic- lb pairing of all kinds of Fine Watches. Chronometer Balance I. Applietl aid Accurately Adjusted to Temperature and Position. cl- I iki n by Trtnsit. _ BOS 'W O B T BC r, oFFEiinu Q-reat Xraci'OLOOi^o.en.ts TO Bl'YEES OF WOOLLEN GOODS, Heady Made Clothing9 SHIRTS, DRAWERS, AND EVERY DESCRIPTION OF Furnisliing Goods. -oo My Stocli iu tlxo rjiVUGEST ever offered xxx tlxie! Oily Large Sales and Small Profits! Those wishing Garments MADE TO ORDER will find it for their interest to call. Cutting Done at Short Notice. II. T. UOSWORTII. 17 4 Water Street, AuRust.i. .tl ".fit* MOSES M. SWAN, Watchmaker and Jen'eHer, His Stock embraces a line line oi American and Swiss Watches, in gold and diver case, in-dudiug tin* c. hrated Nation: 1 «»r Klgm WaP-h. Waltham. Tr u. Per «Iiiin. Honnett, Pardcaii.v, Jacot, Ac., in both La dies’ and gentlemen s aizes. PI210 Grolcl Jewelry, Solid Li old Leoniton Vest and Neck Chains, STi:rtI.l\. hrommu 1 1 Balance.- applied a id adjusted to temperature and position tljnn7o-tf GKO. K. BKK’KKTT, M. I)., PHYSICIAN SURGEON, AVtil STA, 31K. Oflhe over Hunt’s Cap Store. Wed End of the Kennebec Bridge. Sir Residence on Spring Street. my'Jo'O* 0. C. WHITEHOUSE CO., -PE VI.EI?S IN Fore i to buv of the oldest established Foundry. _ NEWSPAPER STYLES. Our New -[litper Faces (body, two-line, and dis play are «*f our own cutting, and the best made, as a glance at the papers we tit out w ill prove. BOOK FACES. Our preial specimen of llook Pages shows grea ariety. adapted to all kinds of work, including our Kcvivcdold Styles, the most perfect embodiments ot the letter* of the last eenturv vet presented. 4511 Picture Frames! GHRQMOS, BRACKETS, ALBUMS! A •l'«i tV Ink f In La rye Variety* Picture Frame- of any size made to ordcrut short notice at

Heiulee's Photograph Rooms, Opposite Post Office, Augusta. fjune2-tf HENRY 0. A. A. NICHOLS, MASONS AND SLATERS. 1.1, work in their line done promptly and in a good, workmanlike manner, by the day or job. Paitieular attention paid to repairs of slate roofs, cementing einterns, cellars, Ae. Oialers lelt Jit A. P. (iould’s stove Store, tlrst door above Railroad Bridge, promptly attended t«». IIKNRy O. NICHOLS, ALHKUT A. NICHOLS. Augusta Jan.l 180ft. CiENEKAL. Insurance Agency, AUGUSTA, ME. CAPITAL LEPKESENTF.I). C7> vci- $23,000,000.00 Ilna Life Insurance Company, Hartford Conn., liaiUTft ltdli. Charter Perpetual. I.'i*aitl j in ;.l yearn, $37,000,000.00. Anne t n, July 1. INTO. $,T I I,JTN.««. _ I 5)tna Life Insurance Comp’y Hartford, Conn., Assets, .limitary 1, 1*70, over #14,000,000.00. It lias over 15.000 iiit'iiibtM's, AMI An Annual Income of over Six Millions of Dollars

Traveler’s Insurance Comp’y, Hartford, Conn., Lilt; ami Accident. CASH ASSETS SI,457,710.64, Jim. 1, 1870. FnANKIilN Fire Insurance Company, Philadelphia, Assets, January 1, 1870, $2,825,783.08. City Fire Insurance Co., HARTFORD, CONN. Roger Williams ins. Company, PROVIDENCE, 11. I. Merchants' Insurance tonip’y, PROVIDENCE, R. I. _ Atlantic Fire Insurance Co’y., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Eastern Insurance Company, 15ANGOI1, M Marino Rislts Effected on reasonable terms in Reliable Companies. septio-ttf NATURE’S IIAIIl RESTORATIVE M fi . for Treatise on the Hair. Sent free. sept2t>-tAw3m CONY HOUSE, U\MTM6I£ HTMIKET, AUGUSTA, MAINE. 'iMUSncw Hotel aflmds accommodations super! JL or to*any other in the city to the travelling com munity, being located in the CENTRE OF BUSINESS, and very near the Depot. Connected with and a»ljaecnt to the House are commodious and convenient Sample lloon, where Commercial Travellers can show their goods tree of charge. The travelling public may he assured that no pain* will be spared to meet all their w ants, and with the assistance of Mu. Tiusek, late of the Augusta House, we hope to merit a share of the public patronage. Connected w iib this House is a First Class Livery Stable I 0. A. Jk II. CONY, Proprietort Ujai>Aw4-tf Comspomlfttw. LETTER FROM BRISTOL. Bristol Mills Oct. 13, 1870. To the Editor of the Kennebec Journal: Wi1 have had the happy experienceof attend* ng an Agricultural Fair in this ancient town luring the present we ek, and with yourpermis don, would like to tell of what we have seen ind heard and tasted. A Farmer*’ Cluh was organized in town this season, after the crops cere in. hence the production exhibited at he fair were not got up for the occasion, but cere rather every day affairs with the citizens lereabout. i no organization or me i.iuo Doing enecteu ty the choice of Thomas Herbert, of the •Mills.” a« President, with a host of other iffleers, they immediately set about the ar ■angements for a fair, like old hands at the justness, anil the result has been a surprise o themselves even, while it has perfectly as onished those ot us in attendance from other ocalities. They have worked diligently and lersistenlty, and their success lias been com plete. Their organization and rules present ■ouie new features designed to obviate the (lfflculties hitherto experienced by nearly every Society at their annual exhibition. The first was to prevent the little jealousies anil bard feelings that arc often awakened by the awarding of premiums. Instead of dis posing of their profits in this way, the Club decided to invest the proceeds of their Fairin the purchase of imported or blooded stock, to be owned by the Club and kept for the bene fit of the members. In this way every farm t in town is to receive an actual benefit from die fair, and none will have reason or cause if complaint. The good feeling exhibited by ill, during and after the fair, gave evidence if the wisdom of the managers in the adop tion of this rule. The Fair was to have been held the ilth and 12th of October, but on account of the rain yesterday, the proceedings of the second day were postponed till to-day, and like bean porridge were all the better for the keeping. The Town House was used for the exhibition of fruit, vegetables, and fancy work, and was literally crammed in every nook and corner. To attempt anything like a description of the various articles there displayed, would occu py more space than you could spare, and more ability than I can give. In general, the dis play ranked second to that of no other County Fair which it lias ever been my privilege to attend, and in many respects, it was confess fdly ahead of anything of the kind which has ever been held in the County, it not in the State. It seems like an injustice to notice anything in particular where all were so deserving. The task of the several Com mittees who are to report in detail, (which report is to be printed and distributed to every family in town,) must be pleasant indeed. I shall be excused, however, to mention some articles which attracted particular attention: Mr. Herbert, the President of the Club, a most indefatigable worker, exhibited 25 varie ties of apples, 23 varieties of pears, and 7 va rieties of grapes, all grown this season in his own garden in this village. Samuel C. Bailey, exhibited a plate of luscious peaches from hia garden. David Chamberlain, of Hound Pond (a part of Bristol), exhibited 3 apples grown this season, on a tree over two hundred years old. llkV Oi VIVIV o VVUVt 1WUIVU J IHUIVf all of which deserve commendation, the rug* exhibited l»y Miss A. M. Thorp were excelled by nothing of the kind at your boasted State Fair. Mrs. Lydia Sproul, 73 years of age, contributed a basket of rolls carded by herself this season, also some linen table clotbs from Ilnx spun and wove by herself 51 years ago. Littic K. Bessie, U years of age, contributed a silk patchwork quilt made by herself for this particular occasion. Mrs. Sherman contrib uted embroidery and “Azins” which I should have examined with exquisite pleasure (for the benefit of your readers of course) but was prevented by the appropriate caution, “Please don't handle.” Among the curiosities were a Bible printed in 1G50 in byroglyphics, Malay llats, African Baskets, Outlandish Birdsnest, Alaska Coats, Picture Frames made with a Jack-knife, one of which was composed of several thousand pieces. The substantial*, were represented by two two-year-old squashes, corn, grain, cranberries, roots of all kinds. The grounds in front of the Town House were occupied by working oxen, horses, cows, colts, &c., &c., in greater abundance than you generally tind at County shows, and after ex amination one could but wonder why the So ciety should desire to expend money for im ported stock. This afternoon Gov. Chamberlain delivered iij the Congregational Church his lecture on the “Surrender of Lee,” for the beneAt of the Society. The Governor is a great favorite in this vicinity,and only succeeded in getting out of town again by promising to visit them at no distant day. He was the guest of Col. Krskine,whose latch-string was on the outside the entire day, and was pulled by many of us outsiders. Hon. E. WilderJFarley addressed the Club at the close of the Governor’s lecture, in an exceeding happy style, and the whole affair was enlivened by the Damariscotta Brass Band. Dwells. The bonds of the government for the claim of this State in the war of 1812, will be ready for delivery to the Treasurer of Maine about the first of November, who will keep them in trust for the North American and Europe an Railway Company.

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