Daily Kennebec Journal (Augusta, Me.)
December 31, 1874

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PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING (SUNDAYS EXCEPTED), BY SPRAGUE, OWEN ft NASH. TERMS: SEVEN DOLLARS PER ANNUM. SINGLE COPIES, FIVE CENTS. V0LiLLlNUIIAM, h tO 10 A. M. i Jtr. 1) it tiny ham, at llallowell llALLOWELL. House Parlors, 3 to ,T P. M., Sundays lncliuted. dccli-tRwly _. J. W. TOWARD M. D„ ,’IIYSICIAI* AMI sl'HKKO.N Office on Stale Street, Lot next south ol Free ltantl.ti-.hmfh. w. L. THOMPSON, *1. D.» Corner Htato and Oreen *inr* f rom l to 3 l* M. turiM tvr W. S. CHOATE, Counselor at Law and Solicitor of Patents, led WATCH ST., ATUfSTA, ME., Having access to all the reports ofthc Patent Or flee, and the services of competent draughtsmen and model makers, I am enabled to make examina tion. and obtain patents with promptness and dis pute. j iiIvTtAwly Augusta Laundry, Winthrop Court, Opposite Baptist Church, AUGUSTA, i MAINE. Having fitted up the above Laundry with nil the Latest Improvements, the subscriber will open the same for business on Monday. November 30, 1871. I am prepared to do all kinds ot Laundry Work with Neatness, Care and Dispatch, and a^Reason able Rates. 1 intend to make it u convenience lor those families who would gladly doaway with Hie troubles oi a wishing day. „r Every precaution will be taken to prevent loss of articles. I hold myself responsible lor arlieles lost, or injured beyoud llie usual wear of w ashing. Shall use no Acids err Compositions which Save Work and Injure Clothes. Articles collectedeveiy day, and delivered promptly Free of Charge. PRINTED BLANKS will be furnished, to enable every one to keep their own account. Special Contracts made wit It Hotels and Families. Orders for work may be left nt tho I.sundry or at the following places: J. F. Pierce’s Bookstore, Augusta; C. Spauldings Bookstorei Hallowed, Palmer ft Co.’s Bookstore, Gardiner. This establishment Is now opened as a perma nent institution ot tho place, to be conducted on business principles and by those whoa© experience makes thorn competent for the work in band. N*. X_a. JBBXjZj. Augusta, Nov. *4,1874. Where When 1 And How to Emigrate! FULL PAHTICU L AR9 of the soils, climate,free tickets, and ten years time offered by the du re rent railroad companies in Iowa, Nebraska, Mis souri, Kansas, and Texas, sent by writing, and en closing one dollar, to D. 1). GARLAND, decia-teodftwiiu__ Quincy, Illinois. "Canned Tomatoes! OAA CANS, (largest size) at ets. per can! 300 AtbuSSlSU ,J LOMllAUiyS. JLiadclers lor Male mggjtr_At R. C. LOVE’S, NEW RAISINSdUNN XG A LOMBARDS COLLER, HAMILTON CO, Have Hie largest assortment of Harnesses, Blankets, Surcingles* Whips, .tc anil everything in the line, ever offered in Maine. Also Trunks, Valises, Traveling Bags.Shawl Straps, &c., AT WHOLESALE AID RETAIL. Orders Irom any part of the State filled promptly and warranted to give sattfaetion. Hive 11s a ea or order by mail. __ _ _ LOOK LOOK Finand Mom! Complete Stoek of Ladle** and Went*’ Traveling llag*. ever ollered In Augu*ta. This stock bought expressly for the HOLIDAYS. COLLER, HAMILTON CO., 143 Water Street. (lecitiljanis __ FALL AND WINTER GOODS'! BOSWOBTH Has just receive.! a large assortment of REAL FOREIGN and Domestic Woolen Goods, Which his popular ana well known cutter. MR. NILES Is prepared to cut and make up In the very latest styles. His large assortment of WORSTED COATINU3 are tiuesfldled doth in stv le and quality lie also has on hand a large stocit ol Itaily Made Clothing and FuruUhing Woods. Which he will sell at low prices. Cutting done at short notice. 174 Water Street, Augusta, Maine. Sept. 1‘lth, IsTt._ ^"tf Provisions and Groceries COMPLETE ASSORTMENT Hold at BOTTOM PHKt'EN, and deli. ed in (lie eity free of expense by Parser cfo Peroival. Flour Molasses* Sugars, Corn,’ Beef, Syrups, Shorts, ck, ir”' Rye Meal Multon, Coffees, Uraham Meal, Poultry, Tobaccos, Out Meal, Keel Tongue, St*”8' Crushed Wheat Meal. Tripe, klltron, Buckwheat Meal, God tish, Balsins, “.Viit peas Mackerel, Figs, Currants, Oranges, Lemon K'cei Smoked Hams' and Cunnned Fruits Slone and Earthern Ware. Country Produce Wanted. Witter St., No. 4, Union Block, one door south C. Beale A Co. J. N. PARKER, W. F. PERCIVAL. attotthta. Kish, of All Kinds IN THEIK SEASON, At D’ARTHENAY’S MARKET, Augusta, THE LAST CONCERT Public Library of Micky. rONTPONF.1* FOB A FULL DRAWING To 27th February, IS75. TIIF. SHORT POSTPONES! KMT MOW ANNOUNCED IS POSITIVELY THE LAST AMU A DRAWING W ILL POSI. TIVELV HE HAD ON 27th FEBRU ARY 5 IN GUARANTEE OF WHICH WE PLEDGE OURSELVES TO RE FUND THE PURCHASE PRICE OF TICKETS IM CASE IT SHOULD MOT. THE SCHEME IS ODe Hundred Thousand Tickets, 20.000 GIFTS. I.1HT or CIFTS. One Grand 4?ash Gift 92.rO,000 One Grand Cash Gilt 100,000 One Grand Cash Gilt ,5.000 One Grand I5l.il Gill 'S'J**1 One Grand Gash Gilt 25.000 ft Lash Gilts, ♦.‘0,000 earli, 100,000 lo Cash Gilts, 14,000 each, 140,000 15 Cash Gilts, lo.uoo each, 150,000 20 Cash Gills, ft.ono each, 100,000 ift Cash Gifts, 4,000 each, looooo So Cash Gifts, 3,000 each, 1*1,000 50 Cash Gills, 2.000 each, luo.ooo 1 0 Cash Gifts, 1,000 each, 100,000 240 I .'ash Gilts, 500 each, 120,Off 500 Cash (.ills, UK1 each, 50,,**1 10,000 Cash Gills, 50 each, 950,000 2.500.000 DOLLARS 1IY GIFTS All Cash. riUCE OF TICKETS. Whole Tickets, >5® j1® Halves, 25 0® Tenth or each Coupon, 5®® 11 Whole Tickets lor 500 00 22 1-2 Tickets lor 1,000 00 The Payment of Gifts will begin the llflli day af ter the lirawing. Tickets most be presented or sent to Hoorn 4. Public Library Building, Louis ville. Ky., where they will be taken up and paid bv Lash Checks upon the Farmers and Drovers Bauk of Louisville. Every Whole Ticket has ten parts, each part bearing the number of the Whole Ticket. There lore, a Tenth of a Ticket entitles the holder thereof to One-Tenth of whatever the Whole Ticket may draw. For Tickets or information, Address T1IO. E. BRAMLKTTE, Agent and Manager. Public Library Building, Louisville, Ky. Or THUS. II. HAYS 4 CO.,000 Broadway, N. Y. dec 23 -1W A S A w4w_ __ Atmore’a Cslelirntod Mince Meat! One Shilling per Pound, At DVXXIXG h And put it in a frame that will preserve it to the end of time. The propriety and necessity of having family pictures taken is so apparent, that It seems i-trangc that any argument is needed, but it is neverthele^ even so. it la more for want of thought, perhaps, than want of opportunity or financial ability. tBS A f> rjS£f> AJVD GO at once to —and got the— Best Picture Ever Made. octiMtr YOU CAN NOT Find anything equal to KIM IIALL'S BALSAM, for Colds, Coughs, Influenaa, Soreness of the Throat, Chest, and Lungs. One trial will convince any one. SOLD EVEBI'WIIERE. Price, 23 and 50 cents. t#pl6 Jeodfimos Shaker Apple Sauce! At VVSS1XG »f l.OMKAIth S. Old Newspapers. JUST right lor wrappers, clean and nice, lor (ale at the ___JOURNAL orncK. nicThoiiey in the comb At DUNNING A LOOM BAUD’S. iSusincsB Carts. Richardson's Orchestra. FRANK RICHARDSON, Leader and Prompter. J. W. CROSS, Agent. AI.LEN PARTRIDGE, Tic«8. Any number of pieces furnihed lor UallH, Private l’arliiN, Ammciii bllew. Levee*, Exhibition*, Ac. Orders lelt vvilii J. W. Cross, 144 Water Street August** Alamo. uovld*t-m Nath’l Abbot, CIVIL ENGINEER. Plant and Eitimatei for Damt, A ater Power, etc. Survey, oi .11 kind, made at short notice OFFICE AT A. A. W. RPItAtll'E't MILL, June4-ttj Augu.U, Me. ET.“ Or. BlilGGS, DENTIST ■106 Water Street, over Eastern Express office, apr-37ttt AU(*U9TA, ME. A. H. CHAMBERLAIN, 8URCE0N DENTI8T. I Reception “Parlor and Operating “Rooms, Cor. Bridge and Water St’s., »pr*S-ttf Auocsta, Maims. E. J. Roberts, D. D. S. DENTIST. (Successor to Dr. I. Suell.) Office First Doer North Poet Offloe. Water 8treet. sprit 'll_AUGl HTA, MK. Charles W. Safford Son, -DEALERS IN HARDWARE IRON, STEEL, Mill anil Blacksmiths' Supplies, Caipeuten' and Mechanics’ Troll, Builders' Hardware In great Tariety. Leather and Rubber Belting and Hose, Lace Leather, Sheet Lead and Zinc, Lead Pipe, Carriage Wood Work, Wagon Umbrellas, Nuta, Wanhera, Bolte.&o. -AGENTS FOB Sanderson Brothers’ English fast Steel, Auburn Nickel Plating lo Harvey's Celebrated Stone Tools, Robinson's Iron Co.’s Cut and Clinc h Nalls, Which Kill be told at the lowest Boston prices. CHAS. W. SAFFORD te SON, 103 Water Street, may27-ttf AUGUSTA, ME Steam Dye House, A Few Doors South] of Railroad [Bridge,! WATER ST.i AUGUSTA, ME. Awarded First Premium at Maine State Fair, 1870 Emile Barbler, Proprietor. Our thanks are due to our former patrons, and from the fact that our bu iness lias increased itself each year during the past seven years we think we cun hope for increased patronage in the tnture. This well known establishment, with its admirable facilities is conducted by a FIRST-CLASS FRENCH DYER. Specially and Mew Proeeoi ol Cleansing. Mr. E. Barbler without rejrard to expense, having secured the first class French pressman trom Paris for Gent’s Garments and Ladies Dresses, without ripping or taking off Trimming. Sacks, Velvet, Ribbo i, Feathers, Slippers, Kid Gloves cleansed and dyed, Lace Curtains cleansed. Any kind of foods, garments of all description Cleansed or ►yed ami Pressed as heretofore. Gents garments repaired at short notice. Goods received and re* turned promptly by Express. Miss M.8. Marshall, agent for Gardiner and vicinity, E. S. Decker agent Tor Hallowed; H. Woodward, Winthrop, and J. E. Chapman, in Richmond. nprbVteodAw Flour Cheap Four of tho beM brniuls of Flour for «nle by BZU WIIjXjB. 173 Watei St., iVu(u*ta. Ph. II. POSTELS,! II. C. COLES FEE €3, PERFECTION, Louis Scliuals. Either of the above brands of Flour will be sold for ten dollars per barrel, and warranted to give satisfaction or the money will be returned, septift-ttf Mrs. M. A. Chandler’s Dress Making and Pattern BBTABIjIBXZMBNT, 53 Green Street. UKCF.PTION HOURS—9 to It A. M., 1 to 8 P. M muy.M-lly OESSICATED COCOANUT At DUXXINU ft LOMBARDS. J&illUtern ©ooUb. Another Large and Stylish Assortment -or— Velvet and Felt Hats -JUST RECEIVED AT Also NECKTIES. FEATHERS, FLOWERS, Ac., to b0,<00 each 100,000 10 Cach Gilta. 14,000 each 140,000 15 Cat-h Gifu, 10,1X10 each 15u 000 20 Cash Gifts, 5 000 each 100 000 25 Cash Guta, 4,0i0 each lOO.mX) 50 Caah Gilta, 5.000 eacli 90,000 50 Caah Gifts, 2,001 each loo 000 100 Cash Gilta. 1,UU0 each 100 000 240 Caah Gilta, 500 each 120,omi 5(xi Caah Gifts, 1U0 each 50KI0 19,0.0 Caah Gills, 50 each 950 000 Whole Tickets (50. nal.es (15. Tenth, or each Coupon (5. Eleven Whole Tickets, (V0. For Ticket., or Information,addres* THO. K. BRAMLETTE, Agent and Managci, Louisville, Ky. Or THOS. II. HAYS,COO Broadway, New York. de»23-tWASAw4w Sleighs! Sleighs!! Sleighs!!! HARNESS harness:: Ihahness: Of every conceivable design, with all of the latest improvements. Prices Down to Hard Pan. Call and seethe Largest Stock of Harness ever offered in Augusta, at COLLEB, HAMILTON A CO’S, 143 Water Street. doc4*t2w PIANOS! The II. F. Miller, I vers, Arlington, Alton, Guild, Church a Co., end llallett A Cumeton Piano., Al so a large variety ol ORGANS Of different makes, sold at low as cangbo bought on the river. —AT— IX. O. BOVZIT’S Orgau and Plano Warerooms No. li,o Water St. Augusta, Me. noviOllf _ __ U lio Very IleHt Formosa Oolong Tea That is imported Into this country, At VVSMSO if LOilRARtVS. The Purest Nplces and Cream Tartar And the best ENGLISH SODA can Tie found at 1 II. A. B. CHANDLER’S. Canned Goods, Pickles, Ketchups, Halford sadce, ac.. At II. A. II. ClUKDLKIt’S. Great Bargains IN STOVES RANGES A First Class Gook Stove for Goal, and Ware for $98.00. Good eight, inch Range; and W are 8*28.00.| Good neveu inch Range and Ware $94.00. -AND A r^arge Variety -OF-— New and Second Hand Stoves At Reduced Rrices For Caali. Please call and examine our good*. GOULD CROSS. nov23-ttf __ BANKERS, No. 40 Slate Street, Boston. (Offices formerly occupied by Brewster, Sweet Jt Co.) We keep constantly on hand and for sale a de sirable line ol STERLING SECURITIES for Sav inas Banks, Ti unices, and Investors, and are now offering at favorable rates,— City ot Boston 5s. Gold Bonds. City of Providence 5s. Gold Bonds. City of Boston 6s. Currency Bonds, various Issues. City of Pall River 6s. Water Bonds. City of Lawrence Os. Water Bonds. City of Lynn 6s. do. City of St. Louis 6s. City of Chicago 7s. City of'Cincinnati 7s. City of Newport, Ky., 7.30s, Water Bonds. (Secured bv Sinking Fund.) City of Minneapolis Sis. City of Toledo 6s. -ALSO Boslon A Albany Railroad 7s. Boston A Maine Hatlroud 7s, Boston A Lowell Railroad 7s, Old Colony Railroad 7s. Eastern Railroad 7s. Chicago, Burlington dr Quincy 7s. Jackson, Lansing A Saginuw 6s. (Guaranteed by Mich. Central K. U.) Michigan Central 6s.| Ail inquiries liy Mull, Express or Telegraph will receive personal attention. tu,tiiAsat*lnir Cheney Brothers’ AMERICAN SILKS For Fall and Winter Wear, •Attention id called to the choice mock [of these Black aud Colored Gros Grains Silk..*, which may now be obtained from leading dealers throughout the country. These good* are made in the most approved man tier, and are guaranteed to surpass In weight, finish and durability any (hat ran be obtained at corresponding prices. For salt* to tho trade ouly by Cheney Brothers, nov20-;2m NEW YORK. ICE CREAM, Confectionery. Wed ding Fancy Cake. Wholesale and Retail, at the MANUFACTORY! lOO Water St., ATJUXTSTA, MAINS. Ice cream packed no that it can be carried some distance. Parties supplied with every requisite. HENRY HART, Agent. Jnne.’tHf Catererand Confectioner. Engines and Boilers, Stationary and Portable, New and fSeoond Hand, From 2 to 300 horse power. Also Shafting, Tulleys, Helling, Machinists’ Toots, Steam Tumps, Tacking, Lubricators, <kc., WINCHESTER BIGHT’S MACHINERY DEPOT, 71,73 A 75 DorcbeiterlTenne, So. Boston. lanH-tlv__ NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has been duly appointed Administrator on the estate of EMILY S. HATCH, late of Augu.ta, ill the couuty of Kennebec, deceased, intestate, and has undertaken that trust by giving bond as the law directs:—All persons, therefore, having demands against the estate of said deceased are desired to exhibit the same fur settlement; and all indebted to said estate are requested to make Immediate payment to J. J. KVELETH. Dec. 11,1871. decl7-jSw $U*wUatw0tt0. THE SEWJEAB. Friends and neighbors, old and young, all who have arrived at discretionary years: Without any preamble of what might be said of the coming year, as it is close at hand, let ns enter it with a becom ing zeal to make it one of propitious event; a new era in our lives. Let us as a basis for what we desire, study ourselves. Let us live daily in earnest and prayerful at tention to all the social and happy interests of humanity as children of a kindred fam ily. Let us lay aside selfishness, preju dice, bigotry and superstition in our differ ent capacities, and whatever tends to create discord amongst friends. Let us follow the example of him who when on earth went about doing good who taught that the merciful should obtain mercy, and who said that the pure in heart should see God; of him whose sympathy and com passion extended to the ignorant and the erring, of every grade and nation, who taught us to say in our petitions, “Our Father,” implying a connecting link of the whole creation; each in its own species, order and degree; of him who took the infirmities of the weak, and who could carry charity even to the cross, cast its mantle over the sins of his executioners and pray tor their forgiveness; knowing that a veil of thickness covered their minds. Let us not then judge the erring harshly, believing that all possess in com mon with ourselves the same propensities in degree, and all are measurably tempted. I.et us remember that we have nothing of which we may boast in refraining from sins that others have committed, if we are not tempted like them. Our measure of firmness may be greater than theirs, or they may have been tempted measurably beyond us. Circumstances may be or may have been different. Reverse them and many times we might have erred sooner than those we too often condemn. 1 would not uo thus and so, says one. 1 would do differently, says another. How do you know, my brother, my sister Have you ever been placed in like circumstances with like sourroundings If you have, perhaps your measure of temptation was a little less than that of those whom you condemn. Let us then omit no opportu nity to console the downcast and sinful who may come within our sphere of action pointing them to the high hope of happiness through Christ tbe living princi ples ol virtue and lore. Let us teach them to look abroad on tbe face of nature, to meditate, i'or there is, in its grandeur and beauty, inspiration to fill the soul with reverence, beneficence and love. Let us teach them to look on themselves as form ing a part a part of the grand whole, and raise their souls above the sordid influence of vice. Let us each labor in our own sphere, according to its length and breadth, as conditions and cir cumstances require, that the influence of each may encircle the whole in one har monious chain let us live so that we see beauty in every leaf, and inspiration shall enter in through every pore; and let that inspiration cause an outflow to purify the atmosphere around us. that all may im perceptibly drink in its purifying influence In leaching the mass, let us teach in lan guage not ubove the capacity or under standing, but iu language that all compre hend. the language of the heart, made manifest in little things of life; the lan guage that speaks silently in deeds as well as iu vocal aceeuts of sympathy and love. Let each contribute according to tbe abili ty, finding no fault with, or condemning one another. When tbe All wise Creator formed man he breathed into him the breath ol life. Thus he became a living soul. Let us thcu look within ourselves as the highest expression of himself and find there that divine spark, and let its vivify ing influence do its perfect work. December 27th. DESI liA 13EE HOLIDAY GIFTS Pierce’s Book Store Swiss CarviDgs, Russia and Scotch Goods, Music Holls Photograph Autograoh Albums Gold Fens and Pencils, F A IV S ANl) FancyGoods^ Ju t Received! 100 Bbls. Choice XIX St. Lonis FLOUR! Made trom Extra White Winter Wheat, which 1 ahull sell tor cash At #7.50 per Barrel. Every B»rrel Warranted. Also I*. H. POST ELL’S, COLES, PLANT’S, and other high grade, or Elour, which will b« .old at THE L0WE8T MARKET PRIC38. M. WII ITU ED, IS9 Water street. noril-JAs loi

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Halls Juittubft Journal AUOUUTA. THUBSDAr MOBNISO. Dee. 31, 1874. Tin: SPIRIT, or caste. A very noticeable feature of tiic ar moth-Byerly affair if the spirit of caste manifested in it. Warmoth formerly act ed with the republicans, but went over to the conservatives in 72. He had money and influence, but social recognition was denied him by the ex-rebels. They were glad to have bis aid in political matters, but desired no farther association with hilin. This appears in the newspaper ar ticles against him out of which came the affray with Byerlv. The editorial in the Bulletin taunted him with having aban doned the Republicans and joined the con servatives in order to gain social recogni tion. “Hfe had money and power,” said the writer, "in fact everything his heart "could wish savcsocial recognition,” and to obtain this he offered to turn the control of the State over into the hands of the whites. He did all he could to make Mc Euery governor, but the upper-crust of New Orleans society would not forget that he was a carpet-bagger and formerly a republican. That Warmoth was a dis honorable man. guilty of base acts is true but the editor who challenged him to a deadly encounter with pistols, and the ruffian who attacked him on the street, were no better at least than he. and yet they were admitted to the "charmed cir cle.” It was not that Warmoth was a bad man but because he was one of that class in the North which they despise—the republicans—that they gave him the cold shoulder. Neither money, power, nor apostasy could help him. Had he been treated with contempt solely for his mis deeds that would have been a good rea son, and our northern communities would have said "served him right.” Such exhibitions of the spirit of caste are seen in the South are complete wet blankets upon the efforts to draw north ern people in that direction. They prefer the freedom and social equality which prevail in the North to all the tempting inducements which the sunny skies and the fertile lands of the South present. Their manhood is worth more to them than all else beside. That a social revo lution must take place in the South is in evitable. The ideas of the North will spread and take root there, and by and by the spirit of Caste will fall as slavery fell, from which it sprang and which it cannot long survive. GERRITT SMITH. Mr. Gerritt Smith, known so well as a philanthropist, and particularly distin guished for his efforts in the anti-slavery cause, died in New York city Monday last. Mr. Smith was born in Utica, New York, March 6, 1797, and was therefore at the time of his death in the seventy-eight year of his age. He graduated at Hamilton College in 1818, then studied law but never entered into the practice of bis pro fession, but early in life devoted himself to benevolent and reformatory matters. “He will be especially remembered,’' says the New York Times, "for his interest and participation in the anti-slavery move ment. Freed, by the possession of a large estate, from anything like engrossing care of business matters, Mr. Smith began to .take an active share in political discus sion just at the time when the first serious contests with the slave power originated. Naturally of an ardeut disposition, will) an intellect of considerable strength, and unusually direct and candid, lie early es poused the anti-slavery cause, and entered upon its advocacy with great boldness and ‘spirit. He was from the first an extreme 'Abolitionist.’ His mind was incapable of occupying any middle ground, or of qual ifying its conclusions. Slavery must be either right or wrong. If it was wrong, then it must be done away with, and that promptly. He treated all questions in this unhesitating manner. It was wrong to get intoxicated, therefore it was wrong to allow the sale ol intoxicating liquors. All human beings were equal in lights there fore women should vote. War was mur der, and murder was a crime against God and humanity; therefore war was neces sarily wholly evil. These were his views and his method of stating them, for many years, though it should be said that he modilied bis opposition to war when it be came necessary as a means of emancipa tion. lie believed heartily and logically in the brotherhood of the human race. As an abstract proposition he accepted it with great earnestness, and as a practical truth be felt It deeply and acted upon it with peculiar warmth and fidelity. If ever a man regarded his wealth, his personal gifts, his life even, as a trust to be admin istered for the benefit of bis fellows, it was Mr. Smith. Ilis great wealth was con stantly bestowed to relieve suffering or to ahl in any movement that ha believed would improve the condition of any class. Some of liis qualities peculiarly fitted him for public life. He was remarkably per suasive in bis address; lie bad unusual oratorical powers, aud especially great dignity and sincerity of expression be had modesty aud self-control and fidelity to purpose he was possessed of rare per. sonal and intellectual courage, and his mind, which had received a fair training, was active, eager, and receptive. That La withheld himself almost entirely from party politics, and occupied fur so long a period a position of isolation, was due largely to two things; his intense devo tion to what he regarded as abstract prin ciple#, aad his impatience with the imper fections (ft ordinary political methods. To him A ha! a great deal worse j$0 Iwcai4f gUf^elieved profoundly ia the moc|l «UB»«er of political quca HtT ;V* 4f? tions, and in morals he was uncompromis ing. It is not easy to estimate the influence of the class of minds to which Mr. Smith belonged upon the current of affairs. They do not undertake to reach specific ends by definite means. Neither success nor failure can, with any degree of pre cision, be predicated of them. They are content with, perhaps ambitious of, tak ing the parts of agitators, and accustoming the public mind to ideas, leaving the real ization of them to the agency ol others and to fate. Hut one tiling, at least, must always be remembered of Mr. Smith— that he greatly advanced the principles he advocated in the general esteem by the courage and constancy ot his devotion to them. He was an anti slavery man at a time when nearly every one of those with whom his wealth and social relations con nected him looked upon the part lie chose with contempt. There were few honors in politics which he might not have had for the seeking, and there is no doubt that lie had a keen relish for them. Hut lie put them all aside without hesitation, to take a conspicuous position in the ranks of a little party that had nothing to expect but ridicule,"scorn and abuse. It is diffi cult for those who did not witness, or per haps share the contest in which Mr. Smith bore his part so unflinchingly, to under stand how bitter, how relentless, how ap parently hopeless it was. There is noth ing like it in these days. There is no cause in which a mail could now embark that would call down upon him such trials. Opposition to slavery twenty years ago, in any form, was an open quarrel with that most cruel and exacting ot all tyrants, a powerful, prejudiced and selfish public opinion. We can pardon a great deal of what seems narrowness and impracticabili ty to one who is an unselfish and brave opponent of tyranny and that is what Mr. Smith was during the whole of a long life. Oilier qualities, besides inuoiniiavic courage, he possessed, which cntille him to remembrance, and to those we have already incidentally alluded. lie was a very generous man, and generous in ways that few men think of or care about. It would be impossible to esliniat j the extent of his kind bounty to the members of that class who, being -in bonds, he remem bered as bound with him.’ lie was a great stockholder in that ‘peculiar institu tion’ which was the product of slavery, and which was kuown as the ‘Under ground Kailroad.’ Ilis estate was the di rect route to the Canada border, and his house was always a welcome station. And to all his neighbors, and hundreds of the unfortunate who came within reach ot his wide benevolence, he was a constant helper. All who knew him will remem ber of him that he led a noble lile, guided by high standards and devoted to worthy ends.” 0EXEIIAI. NEWS. In view of the proposed reduction of wages among the mill operatives in Fall River, the spin ners of that city have adopted a conditional reso lution in favor of a strike. A aon ofProfessor Peck of New York on Sun day while his father was absent at church, assist ed two other scoundrels in robbing the Professor’s house of #40,000 worth of silver ware, money, etc. It is authoritatively announced from Washing ton that General Sheridan has been ordered to New Orleans, and General Emory is removed and General Terry assigned to hi9 command. A citizen of Louisville, according to the Cour ier-Journal of that city, aaya he once owned the watch which Waahingtan if said to have given to Lafayette, and which has juat been presented to the latter’s descendants in Paris. He owned it for several years, hut, considering it bogus sold it for #40. It is rumored that the object of Jamee tJordon Bennett in going abroad is to marry a young lady in Paris,to whom he has been sometime engaged. She is a Roman Catholic and of Irish parentage, having been been but two years ont of a convent, where she was sent to he educated. Rennet is ex pected to bring his bride home, early next spring. The Augusta (Ga.) Constitutionalist says of Semmet of Alabama notoriety: “We learn that the officers of the royal army and navy of Great Brit ain presented him, since the war, with a magiti cent sword which cost ten thousand dollars, in to ken of his gallantry anil heroism." A distant correspondent, writing to the Provi dence Journal to order that paper fora year says in postscript: “If you doubt mv trustworthiness, I refer you to your files, where iu 1801, in a hand some ‘obituary- notice' of me, I was called, if I re member right, among other things, ‘au honest mechanic.' Col. S. J. Anderson, who was Secretary of War ad inerim under Prtaidcnt Taylor, committed sui cide at Atlanta recently. He left among memo randa: “To II. Toombs (not private)—My pistol with my recommendation that he rid the world of his presence by imitating my example.’’ It ap pears that Mr. Toombs had been very land to him but he drew a draft on Mr. Toombs which he re fused to accept, and so he thinks Toomh, ought to die. __ POLITICAL. Twenty two offices in the Boston custom house were abolished Monday, though several of the in cumbent* remain as night inspectors. The New York Sun urges the election of Gov ernor-elect Tilden as United .States Sena or from that State. The Republicans of Newbury port have nomi nated B. F. Atkinson for Mayor, vice Hon. Wil liam Cushing, who declined the office. Elipha 1 et Griffiin is the Democratic candidate. Alvah Crocker, Representative in Congress from the Tenth Massachusetts D. strict. died at his reside nee, Fitchburg Mass., at 11 o’clock Sat urday night, aged seventy-three. He left Wash ington Monday week to spend the holidays at home and caught a severe cold, which on Friday, a§ sumedthe serious form of congestion ol the lungs aud terminated fatally. Try Reunc’s I*ain-Killing Magic Oil for chol era morbus, cramp in the stomach or bowels, kid ney difficullies, soreness of the side, lame back, cramps of the limbs. You will find it a wonderful cure for your family use. Try it sure. dec30*tJfcwl w Tiii by the vm of the Permian Syrup (a protoxide of iron) from weak, sickly, s title nog creatures, to strong, healthy aud happy men aud women, and inval; t.’Syrup of Tar. Wild Cherry aud llore hound, will be without it. As a remedy lor all throat and lung diseases, cure for croup, and pre ventive of consumption, it has no equal. Acts like a charm in Whooping Cough. It i» sale, speedy, aud sure. Pleasant to the taste and contains no opium or other dangerous drug. Trial hollies 10 cents. Call and inquire about it of Partridge Bros, or I.. II. Tueomb in Augusta, or \V. It. Bullard, HaliowuU. Morris Heritage, Philadelphia, Pro prietors. ocil7-tcodly BstUr than going Month. “4*o South Go South 1* is the parrot cry ol the friends of the consumptive. It is well meant, hut silly. Few of those who urc suffering irom lung aud ill runt complaint* can go South, or would be benelltteA if they did go. Hale’s Houey of (lore, hound and Tar is wor ti more than millions ot cubic lect of so them air as a remedy for every species of pulmonary complaiut. It will cure any cough, any cola, any bronchial complaiut, aud effectually arrest the tendency to consumption. Fikk’m Tooth-achic Drops—Cure In one minute. dec'JO-feodAwlw A Wrong Cnitom Corrected* It is quite generally the custom to take strong liver stimulants for the cure of liver complaint, and both the mineral and vegetable kingdoms have been diligently searched to procure the most drastic and poisonous purgatives, in order to pro duce a power,ul effect upon the ltver, and arouse the lagging and enfeebled organ. This system of treatment is on the >ame principle as that of giv- ing a weak and debilitated man large portions of brandy to enable him to do a certain amount of work. When the stimulant is withheld, the or gan, like the svstem, gradually relapses into a more torpid or sluggish and weakened condition than before. What then is wanted Medicines,: which, while they cause tie bile to flow freely j from the liver, as that organ is toned into action,' will ii3t overwork and thus debilitate it, but will when their use is discontinued, leave the liver strengthened and healthy. Such remedies are found in Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery, and Purgative Pellets. A CURE OF LIVER DISEASE. Rusk, Tevas, May 10th, 1873. Dr. R. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.: Dear Sir—My wife last year at this time was confined to her bed with Chronic Liver Disease. I had oue of the heat doctors to sec her, and he gave her up to die, when 1 came upon some of your medicine. 1 bought one bottle and commenced giving it. She then weighed 82 lbs.; now she weighs 140 lbs., and is robust and hearty. She has taken eight bottles in ail, so you see 1 am an advocate for vour Medicines. WILLIAM MEAZEL. FROM T1IE NOTED SCOUT, “BUFFALO BILL.” Holland House, Rockford, I’d., Apiil 20, 1874.—Dr. R. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.: Sir—1 have now taken four bottles of your Golden Med ical Discovery in connection with your Pellets, and must say that nothing I have ever taken for ray liver has done me as much good. 1 feel, like a new inau. Thanks to your wonderful medicine. W. F. CODY, (“Buffalo Bill.’1) dec2.5-+eod£wlw Special Notices. Use' Kenne’H Pain Killing MAGIC OILi, "It Works like a Charm." One Bottle of this Magic Oil iu a family, cures a number of persons of Headache, Cold-, Neuralgia, Toothache, Earache, Sore Eyes, Catarrh, Lame ness, Ac. it might be more mannerly if each per son had a bottle of Benne’s Magic Oil for their ow n particular use; as one man said.it was in his house “one in each room in the house." But One Bolt.c of Benue's Magic. Oil is better than none One Bottle 01 Benne’a MagicCil is better than none One Bottle of Benue’s Magic Oil is better than none 1 One iiottleol Bonne’s Magic Oil is belter Ilian none 1 One Bottle of Kennc’s Magic Oil is better than none I One Bottle of Ben ne’e Magic Oil is better than none l One Bottle of Bonne’s Magic Oil is better than none I Use Itenne’e Mafic Oil, Men Use Benne’s Magic Oil, Women. Use Benne’s Magic Oil, Children Use Benne’a Magic Oil, Invalids. Use Bonne’s Magic Oil, Old ami Young. Use Benne’s Magic Oil in Family.3 Use Benue’s Magic on Journey. It is the best thing to Kill lice on cattle and horses, and to use lor Harness Guile, and Sores, Caked ud der on cow's. Horse distemper, Colic and Cramps. Try it and see. WM. BKNNE A SONS, Sole pro prietors, Pit.sfleld, Maas. Sold by E. FULLEB, Druggist, Augusta, Me. §ep3-|Awtf PERNOYAL YOTICE. All officers, sailors nr.d soldiers, wounded, rup tured or injured in the laic Rebellion, however slightly, can obtain a Pension by addressing Dr. E. B. JACKSON, late surgeon in United Stales Navy, No. 4, New Chambers St., New Y ork City. Com ;uunications promptly answered. octin-sntly CIA eiAAn-l°vestcd in Stocks and Gold $IU 10 $IUUU pays sou per cent, a month Send lor paitieulnrs. Ttimbridge A Co., Bankers 2Wall St., N. V. novS-spntAwim I. o. O. F. Asylum Lodge, Ao. h;t'l sell at public auction on Tuesday, February, Hi, A. D.. 1875, at twelve o’clock, noon, at ibe oflice ol the ■State Treasurer, in Augufcin, all ibe ruin, title, and interest which John Goddard, hue ot Cape Eliza beth, in said county of Cumberland, deceased, uad in anti to ihe following described real e«luLe, v the pine and spruce timber sanding on township number fourteen, n the four.h range ol townships west of ihe Fast ine of the Snte of Maine, in me county ol Aroo-DO", being the same purchased 01 the State of Massachuset ov ihe said Goddard, by indenture dated Ju y thefekh A. D.. ISC*. II. J. LIBBY', Adm’r of the estate of John Godoard. decSO ’?tAwtld Notice. ri'HE .nmi.l meeiing I>r the itockhollcrs ot the 1 Northern Nntimal Bank ol Hallowell. will be hebl o' their banklngrooai.. on Tucday. January li, p.cximo, at 1 o'clock I'. M.;—for the choice ol Director- JUSTIN' E. SMITH, Cashier. Hallowell, Dec. 14, 1871. cal Merchandize. Kor aale by J. C.HATSESAt O. Opp. Court House.) S3 Coiar 3t„ lie.to. &a((otoeU &Hbertl0ement8. I)HY GOODS I JAMES It. LEIGU, IIALLOWELL, has now In storo a large stock of Noxxr Dry Goods, Dress Goods Shawls oneiitc Bid Housr-kffplnc (loads. Alpacas, Mohuirs, Brllllantlneo, Also h full line of CARPETINGS. All of which will lie sold at the lowest prices. _septti-jtf SOUTH END MARKET. Frank O. Brown, would respectfully announce to the citizens ol Hallowed and vicinity, that he can be found at the old stand recently occupied by II. D. PiNKHAM South end of Water St., Hallowell, where he intends to keep a full etipply of FRESH A CORNED REEF, CANNED FRUITS, IMCKLkS, VEGETABLES, Ac. Ac. Delicious C'liopM and Tender 8tcnk» can alwavs be fouud at BROWN’S STORE The public can be sure of always getting the full value of their money by dealing with this tlrra. Thankful for the very liberal patronage already received, he hopes lor a continuance ol the same und that the people w ill not forget that the South End Market is in every way a Firflit-clAM Bsta'bllaili lxicilt, w here uoite but the best meats are sold. FRANK O. BROWN. Hallowell. June 30, 1874. june30Rf Hotel Notice! MU. II. Q. BL.AKB, -HAS LEASED— The Hallowell House, A iid is now ready to attend to the wants of the trav eling public. The house is situated on Second Street, near the Depot, ami is a central location, only a few steps from the business street. Mr. Blake has had a long experience in the hotel business and feels confident of giving entire satis* faction. He will keep a First Class House. His table will be furnished with lire best tbe nurket affords, and by dueuttention to business be hopes to receive a liberal share of patronage. H. y. IlLAKK, Hallowell, Ms. nov-iti-ttf J. B. NYB, Dealer in Choice Family Groceries And Provisions, TURK’S ISLAND, LIVERPOOL, DAIRY AND TABLE BALT. Veumtry Pr.gart 1m(U mmd tmld, J.K.NYE, Water St., Hallowell actao-ttr CITY BONDS! Portland (is Toledo 8s Grand Rapids Ss Connell Bluffs 10s -ALSO STATE OF MAINE Gs. -FOR SALE BT AUSTIN D. KNIGHT, At American National Bank. Hallowell, June IS, 1474. |uly!7-tlawtf Hallowell Savings lnsitntion. Deposits over 6400,000. Money deposited In Savings Banks is not to be taxed to depositors bereallcr. All depositors’accounts ara private and coni) dential. Dividends are made In February and August and nil dividends notdrawn out are added lo ihe deposits, and thus interest it compounded twice a year. luterest on deposits commences with tbe ffrst o' cacb month. Loans will be made on first mortgages to a limit cd amount, and on bonds, mortgage; rad depo.il noose left as collaterals. Office over the Northern National Hank, Water Street, Hallowell. H. K. BAKER Treasurer. Hallowell, May 1474. mayl7tlaw-tf. AMERICAN FOREIGN PATENTS R. H. EDDY, SOLICITOR OB’ PATKNl’8, For Inventions, Trade Narks, or Desigj, So. 76 State Street, (oppotile Kilby Street) BOSTON, AFTER an extensive practice ol upwards ol 30 years, continues to secure Patents in tiic Uni ted tales; also in (treat Britain, France and other foreign countries. Caveats, Specilications, Assign ments, and all papers for Patents, executed on reasonable terms .with dispatch. Researches made to determine the validity and utility of Patents ol inventions, and legal and other advice rendered In all matters touching the same. Copies of Ihe claims of any patent furnisned by remitting one dollar. Assignments recorded in Washington. No Agency in the United States possesses superi or facilities furobtaiuing Patents, or ascertaining the patentability of inventions. All necessity of a journey to Washington to pro cure a Patent, and the usual great delay thorc. a here saved inventors. Testimonial i. “I regard Mr. Eddy as one or the most capable and succusslulpractitioners with whom I have had official intercourse. CHARLES MASON, Commissioner of Patents.” “I have no hesitation ill assuring inventors that they cannot employ a man more competent and trustworthy, and more cupabie of puttiug their ap plications in a form to secure lor them an early and favorable consideration at the Patent Office. EDMUND BURKE, Late Commissioner of Patents.” “Mr. R. H. Eddy has made forme overTlURTY applications for Patents, having been successful in almost every e.ase. Such unmistakable proof ol grcattalentand ability on his part leads me to rec ominend all inventors to apply to him to procure their patents, as they may be sore of having the most faithful attention bestowed on their cases, and at very reasonable charges. JOHN TAGGART.” Borton, .Tsn. 1. 1474. lyi CRESCENT SPECTACLES Improve your Siy/U. flMIE Ciiescknt Spectacles X nonr offered to the public are guaranteed superi- or to all others in the market. For clearness and dis linctnesa ol vision they are unrivalled the total absence ot prismatic colors ft refractory rays al- miu» found In Peb bles re den-then 1'l lIt -u,lrk specially desirable Being ground with great care, they are free from all Imperfections and Impurities. They are mount ed in Gold, Silver, Shell, Rubber, and steel frames and will last many years withcul'cliange. For sale bv our agents. C. F. SWAN, JEWELER and OPTICIAN, Is sole Agent for Augusta, Maine. £9- None genuine without the tr ide mark stamp ed on every pair. Manufactured bv Fellows. Holmes Olapn. Newiork. Look for the Trade Murk. No peddlers employ, d wly _ 111 Eighth Street, li.., <<ui Washington, D. C. JL#ck Box l00, GEORGE~W. DYER, (formerly of Calais, a me,) ATTORNEY" AT LAW. Attends to all business conr.c ete 1 w ith Patents Alto to matters In the Departm mts anu the Courts Refers to Maino members of Congress, and Maine law vers enerallr ITS Meat Market in Boothbay for 8ala. r|f|IK Meat Market In Hu.tli’.sy Harbor, belong X ing to the late H. B. Y.II S'I, Is offered for sule The I.lidding const.ts of two .u.rr dwelling house with u basement story fora market, and ell; It was built in a most thorough manner by the late owuer, and I. a rare chance for a was who understands the business. Further particulars may ks had by n illingon, or addressing IlLI.ES F. YoCKU, Booth bar Maine W-IMf jf or Sale or tr let. House to Rent. rpo KENT, a tenement on (.age 8t., roBialninj? JL six convenient rooms. Ajiply to Mrs. \V. K. WESTON. State St., Augusta.dei lj-nl L FOB 0 A.XaXlt HOUSE Lota and Reul Estate, in the city and vicinity; also Kennebec Laundry, E.W. WHITEHOL’SE. Attorney at Law. JnlyM-ttf For Sale at a Bargain. ACONVEN’EST HOUSE and Stable near Farm era Hotel, will be told low. Inquire ol WM. GAGE. Augusta, June lb. 1874.J June20-Jtf Notice. IjUJU UK NT, two good House* in good neigbboi hood in this city Enquire ot K. W. WfUTEHOUSK, Att’v, Freemans Bank Building. Augusta, Aug. 7, 1874. atig8-Jtl For Sale or to Let. A DESIRABLE HOUSE In «n excellent loca tion. Possession given immediately. Apply to LEND ALL TiTCOMB. sep7-Jeodtf JLt WELLS’ FURNITURE ROOMS -YOU CAN FIND All tJbto Boat Styles 'OF 11 Parlor Suits, Chamber Suits, CENTRE TABLES, Bed und Common l ounges, Pa tent Folding Chairs, and all kinds of Common Fnrnl* tnre. Feathers and Jtlat Iresses, at reduced prices,; FOR CASH! A .Splendid Carved Piano, 7 OCTAVE. NF.W, A1 A GREAT BARGAIN! Also a Second Haud Piano, and an Organ. Pic* turn Frames Made to Order. U. U. H. U. WELLS. Augusta, Sept. 10, 1874. eepl8-fAwtf BERiK'SHIRE Lit E Insurance Comoanvl -OF PITTT8FIELD, Mush. Organised in 1851.] Strictly Mutual All "Policies Non-For. te it able. Assets Aggregating Three Millions ot Dollars. J. W. CLAPP, General Agent for Maine, No. 154 1*2 Water St., AUGUSTA, ME. Good Agents wanted throughout the State. Ap ply as above. dec2-t&wtf HOLID AYCOODS! -AT DOLLIVER PISHON S. Brackets, Wall Pockets, Picture Frames, Fancy Chairs, tamp Chairs, PARLOR AND CHAMBER 8ET8, WAKEFIELD CANE CHAIRS, All of due workmanship and at low prices. Picture Frames made to order* and all kinds ot Upholstery work done* We have probably in store the largest and best assortment of Brackets, Wall Pockets, Ac., ever brought Into the Augusta market. DOLLIVER PISHON, Gospel Banner Building. decl8-tlm CORN. FLOURTMEAL! Feed and Coal. 200 bills. Cole’s FFF G. FI.OUR 2(10 bbls. Farber’s Bunt Flour. 200 bis. White Rone Flour. 100 bills. Villuge Beauty Flour! Ido bis. Crown Prince Flour. 200 bis. Eagle Flour. 100 bis. Conquest Flour. 200 Tens Snort*. All of wlik-b w ill be sold very low for Cash. -ALSO 200 TONS I.EHIGII EGG COAL. 5» Wilbokbarre Egg 100 Red A-h 400Toub White and Red Ash Stove Coal. Allot which will be well Screened and sold a*, the Low est Rates. PARROTT CHASE. Augusta Oct. 8, 1874. octiMAwtf 1874 HOLIDAYS! 1875 -AT PARTRIDGES’ DRUG STORE Is a largo and elegant stock of Fancy and Toilet Articles and Goods lor utility and ornament, which will be sold LOW! Our block embraces many goods ol trifling ex pense, but all nout and appropriate for Holiday Gilts. PARTRIDGE BROS., declS teodtllJ mAwSt_Under Granite Ilall. C. R. H. U WELLS. -HAVE FOR MALE Metalic Burial Cases IR08E AND WALNUT CA8KET8, Pine CaBketa, Walnut and Pine Cot fins, and all the best styles ot Trimmings. Silver and Com mon Plates engraved to order. Boxes for Collins and Casket* on hand. Alton food assortment of ROBE0, <*30. n All the above for sale at as low prices as can bo found In the rttate. AM In want of the above arti cles are Invited to call and aee our style, and prices. Natlafactlon Guaranteed. sepIS-tAwtf C. R. A H. U.’ WELLS A Very Good Oolong Tea for 40 etc*. A pound at DUNNING A LOMBARD'S Dunning Lombard, PPJMITL THE POST OFFICE, Have one of the Choicest stocks of GROCERIES in tbejolty, uov21-{t FOWLER, SMITH Would announce to I heir patron*,'that in addition to their former place ol busi ness, they have secured the Store Formerly Occupied by Mrs. M. B, Hodges, And have co-inerted the two stores by an arched passage, forming one ot the Largest and first Llulited Retail Stores In file f-itute I Wiihin the past ten ilay* we have made large purchases in all description*olj FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC DRY GOODS, at VERY LOW FIGURES and all old block, as well as recent purchases, will be sold correspond ingly LOW FOR CASH. Bargains in BLACK SILKS, Kroui *1 25 to S.50. Also a large invoice ot CASHMERES and MERINOS, In Black and Colors, from 62.H'o to #1.50 per yard. We are selling tho above goods much lower than <luring the panic of last winter ami many of them less than they have been sold for tiflcen years. A general assortment ol DRESS GOODS, From 25c to $1.25 per yard. Great bargains in Brilliantines, Mohairs, Bright Plaids, Alpacas, &c. In our Woolea Department, we have made larger purchases than ever; and can show our customers full lines or Foreign and A. merican Beavers. ROUGH OVERCOATINGS, Brondclotlisp Doeskins, Pnni Good«, (.tidies' and misses’ Cloakings, Ac. Wc shall furnish a separate room with rcferei.ee to a Cloak and Shawl Department, In which we sliull endeavor to keep all the New and Desirable Styles of Ladies’ Garments and Shawls. Clonks fr m (IS.00 to (23.00. Shawls from (3.00 lo (i;0.0O. Ladies', Gents’ and Children’* underwear ia al numbers and qualities; Iron. 50c to $5.CO. REAL KID GLOVES AT $1.00. lLast year’s price for same good., (1.75). SPECIAL BARGAINS IN Blankets, Flannels, Linens, Cottons, Laces, Hosiery, Gloves, Small Wares, &c. 3 CASES REMNANTS OF Androscoggin Bleached Sheeting, At 10c per yard. FOWLER. HAMLEN SMITH, NOS. 1 AND 2, MEONIAN BUILDING, AUGUSTA, MAINE. noTlSdtm HOLIDAY GOODS -MY STOCK OF HOODS IS— RICH, VARIED and VERY ATTRACTIVE, AND MINDFUL OF THE DULL TIMES, Prices will be found Eemarkablv Low EDWARD ROWSE. 124 Water Street, ___AUGUSTA, ME. WEBSTER GORDON Hare just returned from Boston with a flno line of Furs, Traveling Bags, Gloves, &c., iFOR THE HOLIDAY TRADE. Corner Water and Bridge Streets, -Augusta. RICH PUR GOODS FOR HOLIDAY GIFTS AT GETCHELLS5. Seal Saute and Mims. Iloas, Caps, Olore* and Mittens, Sable and Astrickan SeU. WolU and Buffalo Robes, CHII,imiA,N SETH, Ac Ao.J 1 A. L. A P. P. CETCHELL. dec ID-J 2 w A Large Stock —OF— FANCYmGOODS!! For the Holidays! £—at— K. A L £3 R ’S Ojtposite Post Office, AUGUSTA. Holiday Goods f -A largo stock of Fancy and Plain Lamps, UiiudslleHunl Brackets, Table Setts, Wire Goods, Glass Ware, Match Safes, Together with Hurricane and common Lanterns, dr,, which are offered at reasonable prices lor OA.SXE ONIjY, -BY— I. U HOLCOMB, IIS Water Street. Angualn, Dec. J2, 1874. deeM-Jtf s I N 6 E R THE SIN OE2B. SEWING MACHINE CO. (Sold in 1S7S| 232,444 Machines* Which was more than they sold la 1871* by 11,(WO, while every oilier company otany importance sold less than In 1878, proving that The Singer it constantly growing in public favor. And is beyond a doubt the BEET! Don’t be deceived, but get The Old est, The Most Reliable, The Best Sew ing Mnchtnc in the World. Bald on (he most reasonable terms. FULLER CAPEN, Ocn’l Agents, 115 Water 8t., Auguste, Me. Winter Catalogue of Butterlct’. Patterns, fuse. deei-.lin The Unique Corsets -AT B. KIMBALL’S. novlt-tU Fresh Ground Buckwheat 2 And SYRUP to go with it, At OUNNISO 4 LOUISA KB'S,

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local ana State Ttfetos. o* 1874-1875 J3_ The people seemed to remember quite vividly yesterday, that they had ears and noses. The Land Agent yesterday moved the records of his office from Bangor, and the office at Bangor is now discontinued permanently. At the meeting of the Governor aud Council, last evening, Charles Ramsdcll of Parsonsficld, now in State Prison for the crime of larceny, was pardoned. There are at the present time twenty-seven per sons in Kennebec county jail, a larger numbor than for some time previous. The cold weather and dull times has had something to do with this. Charles II. Miles of Saco, has served as turnkey the past year, with great acceptance. We should have stated in our notice of the nar row escape of Miss Annie Hatch from a fearful accident, that she had just come from Portland ou the eleven o’clock train, and the carriage which she had taken at the depot, stopped at Mconian Hall for a passenger. __ People hereabouts are predicting the best of re sult from the business relations that the Maine Central have entered into with the Boston and Maine. The “force bill,” referred from the last legislature to the next, will cease t have any force. __ The Maine General Hospital in Portland lias lately been visited by Dr. Ilill of Augusta, one of the consulting physicians, and by Dr. Brickctt of this city. Both gentlemen express themselves highly pleased with its management and pros pects. Patients are coming in from all quarters. The first knowledge that Mr. Deane 1 ray had of his store being broken into the other night, was received from the columns of the Daily Journal, at his own fireside, about half-past six o dock the next morning. Mr. I’ray thinks that is quite a novel way of being apprised of one’s misfortunes to near his own dwelling._ Mr. O. B. Merrill of Topsham hat written an open letter to Gov. Pingley suggesting that King Kalakaua be invited to visit this State. Perhaps Dave may consent to come down during the ses sion of the legislature. We hope not till after the Senatorial election. The Portland Press would have him Sandwiched in among the candidates. Kal. would make a gay old “star in the cast.’ For a place of its size, Waldoboro’ is a very smart and enterprising village. They have three line churches, on which they have expended the past leasou ten thousand dollars. The need is felt of a commodious public hall, acd the intro duction of gas in the place. Four vessels are now on the stocks, and every yard will he lively with activity the next season. There will be a union “watch meeting,” at the Congregational chapel, this evening, at half past seven o’clock. All arc invited to participate. There will be social service until nine o'clock, when the ltev. Mr. Ecol) will pieach a sermon appropriate to the occasion, to be followed by re ligious services and watching the I >ld cai out and the New Year in. Hon. Joseph T. Woodward, formerly of this city, now in Chciago, writes that lie finds a good many Maine men there, and they seem to be suc cessful. The city is lively and full of snap; the people have full faith in the future of Chicago. “But,” Mr. Woodward adds, “I have never yet seen a place that I’d exchange for old Maine. We go not quite so fast, but very pleasantly •bag." _ Will some one answer our correspondent. C. M., who asks “Where do snow fleas come from and where do they go to? I have sconjmyriads of them u pon the surface of the snow, once in January I saw a flea patch extending over acres and upon a square foot I counted a hundred and more, they were perfectly black; twice as large as the common flea; quite lively, but not so nim ble on foot as their warm blooded relatives. Where do they come from We have received a holiday advertising sheet, issued at Lewiston, entitled "1 he Christmas Ad vertiser.” It is gotten up by Charles W. Wal dron, son of the veteran editor of the I.ewnton Gazette, and an artist of no mean promise. The paper has four illustrations from his “charcoal' pencil, one of the best being the rcpicsentation of two rough looking, half clothed urchins, who meet in the street, and exchange congratulations thus ly: "I say, Jimmy, I pity them lads as don’t have no barrel or dry goods box to hunk in, such weath er as this.” __ We have received from the publishers the an nual catalogue of Messrs. Chase Brothers it Woodward. Rochester, X. Y., dealers in flower and vegetable seeds. It is profusely illustrated with the ripe fruit ami flowers that the seeds sent out from their establishment are sure to produce. They arc no fancy sketches, for their like was produced in very many gardens and quiet floral plats in this city, the last season, and were uni versally admired. Their seeds, flower and vege table, were found to be fresh and lively and all “came up.” We notice that the firm has extend ed to the West, and established a branch oflicc at Chicago, under the firm name of oolward -V Cross. __ _____. rsnaasl. Mr. Atwood of the Waldoboro’ News, made us a call yesterday. The circulation of his paper has increased since he discarded the “ready-printed outside.” Mr. E. A. l'erry, formerly city editor of the Bangor Whig, hut now night editor of the Boston Herald, is enjoying a brief vacation with friends in Ibis State. Grand Army of the ifepuhiic. The meeting of Seth Williams Post t«. A. It-, of this city, last evening, was one of great enjoy ment to all comrades who were present, and some twenty-five or thirty comrades of lleath 1’ost of Gardiner, participated. One of the grand feat ures of the evening was the camp-fire. After every comrade had done justice to his ration of hard tack and coffee, songs, speeches and stories were next in order, and from the remarks of the visitors, we should infer that at no very distant day they will again ^isit Seth Williams Post. It being the last regular meeting of this year, officers were elected for the ensuing year as follows 8. J. Gallagher, Commander. A. L. ltrown, Senior Vice Commander. G.P. Cochrane, Junior Vice Commander. U. F. Blanc hard, Adjutant. II. A. Hall, Quartermaster. B. C. Clement, Chaplain. P. M. Fogler, Surgeon. Lewis Sclbing, ffiicer of the Day. John Phinney, Officer of the Guard. Geo. E. Nason, Sergeant M%jor. G. F. Gannett, Q. M. Sergeant. From Cope Elisabeth. As you are interested in the matters from the several parte of the State, I will drop you a line from the Cape, not where the pilgrims landed, but place nearly as old. We ere pleasantly nestled by the sea side, in full view of the “natural sea port.” Ours, though rural, is one of the enterpris ing towns of the State. We have within the year built a town house at an expense of about $15,000, one of the most beautiful in the State, situated up on an eminence commanding a very extensive view, taking in the city of Portland with its sur rounding! extending to New Hampshire, embrac ing iti magnificent mountains. We have also ex pended $4,000 for a new alms house, and have built three uew school houses, all within the year. This is one of the most pleasant towns in the State in the summer, (not muchly in the winter) having some of the finest and most romantic drives any where found. Higgins' ll.’ach, Richmond's Island Cape Bights, Cape Cottage, Portland Bight, and Fort Preble, furnish interest lor pleasure seekers. To stand upon some of these points in a storm and see old ocean roll its waves upon the rock bound coast, is truly sublime. We invite you Messrs. Editors, to come and see for yourselves next sum mer, not this winter. We, as well as other parts of the State, welcomed Christmas. The Methodist society at Cape Eliza beth depot had a very enjoyable time on Christ mas night. We had singing by the choir, which was superior; remarks by the pastor, and very successful performances by the members of the Sabbath school, consisting of declamations, dia logues, Ac., aud a magnificent Christmas tree, heavily loaded with fruit. The pastor, D. B. Ran dall and his family, were very generously remem bered by the be-tow merit of greenbacks and other useful articles. It was a perfect success, and rich ly enjoyed by all. While you and other parts of the State arc having fine sleighing, we are lux uriating in alternating mud and ice. You may hear again from your correspondent. R. Maine Industrial School for Girls. The Managers of this school have availed them, selves of the funds placed at their disposal by in dividuals and the State, to purchase the Duramer Farm in Hallowed, and erect upon it a Home, and furnish it with the needful accommodations for the proposed school. It contains rooms for thirty girls, and for the necessary teachers and atten dants, with school room, sewing room, Ac. It will be ready to receive inmates on the twenty first day of January next. The persons for whom it is intended, are girls between the ages of seven and fifteen years, who, from their unfortunate surroundings and unhappy connections, arc in danger of growing up in habits of vice and immorality. It will be understood that this school is not to be, on the one hand, an or phan asylum, nor on the other a house of refuge for abandoned females* but an institution for res cuing young girls in danger of ruin, and not sur rounded by home influences suffieiehtly powerful to save them, and for training them up in habits of industry aud virtue. Jiy the statute passed in 1873, judges of pro bate, municipal and police judges, and trial justices have jurisdiction of such case®. Complaints may he made by a parent or guardian of the girl, by the municipal officers, or by any three respectable inhabitants of the city or town where the girl is found. i The complaint is required to allege that the girl “is leading an idle, vagrant, or vicious life,” or that she “has been found in circumstances of man ifest danger of falling into habits of vice or im morality,” and to request “that she may be com mitted to the guardianship of the Maine Industrial School for Girls.” On receiving the complaint, the magistrate is to appoint a time and place of hearing, and order notice thereof to any person entitled to be heard. If on such hearing, “satis factory evidence is adduced,” and “it appears that the w elfare of the girl requires it,” “he may order her to be committed to the custody and guardian ship of the officers of said school during her mi nority, unless sooner discharged by process of law.” A parent or guardian, upon complaint and hear ing ns aforesaid, and certificate of any judge or justice named above, that a girl of the described age “is a proper subject to be committed to said school,” “may commit her to the custody and guar dianship of said school for a term to be agreed upon by the parent or guardian and the Trustees,” the parent or guardian to pay her reasonable ex penses, to be fixed by the trustees. When a girl of the described age is on com plaint, brought before a justice or court having jurisdiction, accused of a crime punishable by fine or imprisonment, other than imprisonment for life, “the justice or court may so far examine into the case as to be satisfied whether she is a suitable subject for commitment to said school,” and if so, “he may suspend the case and certify accordingly, ami order her to be committed to the guardianship of said school during her minority, unless sooner discharged by process of law.” The principal blank forms of proceeding w ill be printed, and may be had of the Secretary on ap plication. Sidney Pkriiam, Pres’t, Paris, c IIas. K Nash, sec'y. Augusta. Simon Page. Trea9 I Hallowed. Nelson Pinglet, Jr., tiovarnor, Kx-Officio. ctv.it. Ki. stact 8«c*y of State, oil part of Wakhe.n Johnson, Sup.Com. Sch’l the State. Benj. Kingskcky, Jr., Portland, 1 Mrs. M. II. Flagg, llallowell, I Mrs. C. A. L Sampson Bub, I John L. stevkns, Augusta, f H. K. Baker, llaliowell. I E. It French, Cbeetervtlle, J Hoard of Manager*. WANHIAGTOA COi m. Nad Nalclde —A'arrovv Escape—Gossip* A suicide occurred here yesterday at about one o’clock. N. Merrill Gardner, Esq., a prominent citizen of the town, cut his throat with a razor. He is alive but cannot live long. He ate dinner u9 usual. His wife, a married daughter and son-in law being at the table, constituting the family, Mr. G. arose from the tabic, went to the barn con nected with the house by a long L and shed, climbed a ladder to the top of a high scaffold of hay ami there inflicted a terrible wound, nearly severing the wind pipe and separating several of the smaller veins. His wife suspecting him, fol lowed and reached him in season to witness the last efforts w ith the razor, and took it out of hi9 hand. Mr. Gardner is about 6*3. He had been sick of a slow fever during November, but was out yesterday till. noon attending to business, yet exhibited symptons calculated to alarm his friends, and they had been very vigilant. He succeeded findly in eluding their watchfulness a sad thing. Mr. George II. Foster, wife and children, all had a narrow* escape Sunday night last, from suf foention by coal gas. They awoke at midnight, but so weak they could not move. Imperfect draft of chimney and a new furnace the attributed came. For ten days we have had the best of sleighing. A raiu last night has left only ice in the roads, but sleighs are used to-day. Machias river is open aud almost entirely free from ice. The Holiday season ha* been lively and merry, family sociables and festivals, trees etc., very general. Large amount® of money changed hands for presents. Machias, Dec. 29. Anmluntlnns by the Governor. The following nominations have been made by the Governor: State. To Solemnize Marriages:—J. 1’. Morgan, Port land; Henry H. Osgoou, Naples; Laura ton Rey nolds, Bangor; CharlesII. Davis, Richmond ;.Iohn A. Simpson, Topsham; C. S. Frost, Auburn; Or rcn Taylor, Windsor; 11. F. McKinney, Kittery. Androscoggin. Justice of the Peace and Quorum.—('buries IT Jordan, Lisbon; John Garner and Horace M. Brown, Lewiston Thomas W. I Ism, Wales. Aroostook. Justice of the Peace and Quorum.—Wm. Heed, No. 11, 11. L CUMBERLAND, J. 1‘. Q.—H. W. Bryant and Geo. Z. Kimball, Portland; Albert J. Bobinson, Cape Elizabeth; Nathaniel W. F. Sweetser, North Yarmouth. Franklin. Trial Justice.—AzelE. Houghton, Weld, Hancock. Not. Pub.—Sullivan Green, Deer Isle. Kennebkc. •I I’. Q.—Barker A. Neal, Gardiner. Not. Pub.—Israel Boothby, Augusta; Barker A. Neal, Gardiner. Knox. J. P. Q.—Latban L. Buckhim, Rockland; Wm. F. Btagg, Washington. Lincoln. Trial Justice.—Horatio G. Allen, Dresden. J. P, Q.—John L. Demuth, Waldoboro’; Renj. F. Hardy, Bremen. Penobscot. J. P. Q.—Amos E. Hardy, Hampden; Frauds lv. Hart, llohlcn. Not. Pub.—Nathaniel Wilson, Orono. Saga n Alloc. J. P. Q —Howard 1*. Wiggin, Bath. Waldo. J. P. Q.—Josiah Harmon, Unity. Washington*. J. r. Q.—L. Leighton, 2d, Columbia Tails. York. J. P.’Q.-Wm. T. Moody, Kennebunkport. Trial Justice.—Moses It. Brackett, Limerick; Cyrus K. Moore, Parsonsficld. Not. Pub.—Edward P. Burnham, Saco. Home Trade. Mr. Editor:—I clip the following from your is sue of the 29th, under the title of “Home Trade”: “I notice that some people prefer to give their trade to Boston and Portland, when they can be as well and cheaply served by our own merchants and tradesmen. What sort of a policy can it be called, (and how much is the business of our city benefited), when people go to Boston for a suit of clothes, a barrel of sugar, a silk dress, or even for a mess of oysters. Such people, I think, are very apt to be of little real benefit to the business com munity in which they live. It is a wrorg policy.” I have a very few words in reply. It is no doubt true that parties who go to Portland or Boston can be served as well and cheaply by our own mer chants, but it is also true that they arc not so serv ed. Tor example cot long siacc a gentleman of this city bought a suit of clothes in Bangor, paid bis fare to Bangor and return, and the whole cost was less than the same quality of goods would have cost him here. Another article of household ornament was purchased in Portland for 1.23 which could not be bought here for less than #3.00. Another article was put at a price of $13.00 in this city, which could be purchased in Portland for $9.00, and the merchant in this city, when be found his customer hesitated aboat. the price, of fered the goods far $9.00. Traders who mark goods at $*13.00, which they can sell at a profit for $9.00, must expect to drive away trade. A pair of overshoes which could not be bought here for less than $2 23, were purchased in Boaton for $1.6*2.— These are only illustrations, and among our trad ers there are no doubt rare exceptions to the gen eral rule. The “Friend of Home Trade” knows these statements arc true, or he has been fearfully cheated and blinded by his home trade zeal. Tree Trader. IBallotodl ILoral Xdus. It is a source of regret that Charles Dickens died without visiting and describing the ticket of fice in our spacious and—and—elegant passenger station. No pen but his could do justice to a sub ject so suggestive to an imaginative mind. First, the dimensions of the room to accommodate its principal inmatesheight of ceiling for the one, and breadth of beam for the other; second, its varied contents, from a well thummed law library to a score or moie of the best T. D. pipes in various stages of strength and coloring, together with eases of drawers of wonderful construction and variety of pattern; files of papers and pamphlets representing acts, traditions, inventions and con ventions from the Hood and beyond to the last sit ting of the Municipal court; unique styles of canes, umbrellas and military equippage, overcoats, boots, shoes and other wearing apparel in prolific abund ance, and other attractive gems of science, art and literature without measure. Hut Dickens is dead, ami the world will never have the pleasure of reading one of the most thrilling narratives that “might have been," with life-like embellishments bound in calf! Mrs. F oss was honored with one of the most in telligent and brilliant audiences of the season at Wilson Hall on Tuesday evening, and we hear general satisfaction expressed with her readings and recitations on the occasion. She is evidently master of her profession, and may well he classed among the foremost readers and elocutioni-ts of the day. t.raeeful in appearance and perfectly natural in her personations and gestures, she sways her audience with a magnetic power often quite irresistable. The Hallowed iranite company are filling the old cellar on b'nion street with granite chips which will serve a double purchase of obliterating an unsightly hole and absorbing the surplus moisture in that vicinity. “We boys" can now indulge in the exhilerating exercise of skating on the river almost any where from “Parkers’ Flats” to Moosehcad Lake. The surface ice is just magnificent. As lion. Simon Page of this city was coming doa n C'entral street on Wednesday forenoon last, his feet slipped upon the icy walk, and in falling his head struck upon the frozen ground, inflicting quite a severe scalp wound, but not of a very se rious nature, as we are informed. Oyeh Stocked.—To keep from bankruptcy and make business lively, Mrs. Hodges ctiers for the next thiity days, a gift to every buyer of a hat or a bonnet, and two prosents to every ore that brings a customer. Bring in your friends, and help us give awav out goods. dec‘22-dl0d Millinery. Being over slocked with haisaml bonnets, we have reduced the prices from$'1.7oto til.00, and so on, and shall continue to give to every cash purchaser of a bat or bonnet, a hand some pteseut until after the holidays. All our goods a-c Lew and are uiatkcd down to close the season. Laoics, call and see for yourselves, and you will forgettue hard times when you see haw low we sic selling our goods. Mrs. M. I’. Webster, 15S Water St. She will also display a complete as>oitment of hair goods, Ladies'Neckties, Hank'l's and other fancy articles suitable for holiday gifts. T.f UK. L. A. EIIUEVSTEK, Magnetic Physician and Healer of Diseases by the laying on of hands, has taken rooms at Mrs. Scruton's, near Episcopal ehutch on State street, where he will attend to calls between the hours of 9 and 12 A. M. and 2 and 5 P. M., and will also visit patients at home other hours. His success as a heuler of disease has been guaranteed by sev eral cases in this city. He has also clairvoyant power, hut not to he used to gratify worldly curi osity. Business and Professional men, wltosc brain forces have been overtaxed by severe men tal labor, will find great relief from this treat ment. This treatment also prevents paralysis, by restoring the nervous system to its usual tone.— Parents wbo have weak and sickly children will do well to consult the Doctor. Nervous prostra tion, Constipation and Suppression arc attractive powors of oiseasc, and no one is safe who is thus troubled, from the prevailing contagious diseases. [Q’Take warning and do something iu time. Terms for treatment at other, >si at home of patient $"2.00. nov2M;li-:tljaul Removal.—F. C. Foote has removed her stock of hair goods to 140 Water St., over Pierce's Book Store, where she wiil be pleas ed to exhibit to old and new customers her large assortment ot switches, braids, natural curls, to. Work of all kinds done to order, juneli-ttf A Max in Heins.—tine of the saddest specta cles iu the world is a human being shatteicd and broken down hv the use of ardent spirits. But the damage may be tepaired, the ruin restored to per fect soundness, by a comse of tl at mod powetful of all invigoranls, Dr. Walker's Vinegar li tters. Beware of those “tonics” of which rum is an ele ment. The aggiavatc disease and promote decay. itec9-;jtw4w To the Public. A report is being circulated that I have sold my office and practice with the intention of removing to another place. I wish to say to my pations and the public generally that I have not sold out, nei ther am I going away, but intend to remain heic many years longer, f’rovidence permitting—to en joy the generous and increasing patronage which I am favored with. 1 have recently enlarged and otherwise improved my office, thereby greatly in creasing my facilities for business and making it first class in every respect. I shall make it my aim and study to keep fully up with the times in all the best and most useful improvements in both branches of the profession, and by exercising care and skill in all cases, aided by an experience of eight years, 1 hope to merit a continuance of the patronage now so generously bestowed. A. H. Chamberlain, Dentist. Reception Parlor, and operating rooms, comer Bridge aud Water street. uec30-t3tt&wltsu HHnrrlfU. In Paris, 19th inst, John W.Whitman to Miss Belle F. Young, both oi Greenwood. Bfrb. In North Newry, 19th Inst., Anna A., wife of Dan id Widber, aged ft years and t» months. House for Sale or to Let. WILL l«U for *ra«ll part down, balance on long lime; or will be let. Apply to FRANK L. II AMI.EN, declSlJtl 127 Water Street. NEWS BY TELEGRAPH I —Torn*— i gaily gmuckc journal. A Most Daring Safe Robbery in i Portland. About 910,000 Stolen.

Portland, December 30. About six o’clock this evening Thomas Pennell, Treasurer of Cumber land county, was knocked down in his office and the safe robbed of between §8000 and §10,000 in bonds and money. A few moments previous he passed into his office, and in the corridor observed two men who on seeing him went down stairs. He sat down to his desk to do some writing, hav ing unlocked the safe and taken out his books. Just then a stranger came in and asked him to cash a check. He said he could not, and hearing a rap on the window started up to sec who it was i The man then struck him a severe blow on the head with a club knocking him senseless. It is supposed that another man outside then came in and together they opened the safe, pulling out the I drawers and taking all the money they could find, j They then rifled Mr. Pcuuell’s pockets and cscap i fd through the window, and passing through a court got on to Congress street. Mr. Pennell was discovered aoout twenty min utes after the affair occurred, by a newspaper car rier, still insensible. Physicians aud the police were summoned, and Mr. Pennell was taken into the Mayor's office where he soon after recovered consciousness, and described the men, who he is confidcnt he has seen before. Later. The amount of the county’s money stolen is $7000, done up in $1000 packages. There was one bond of $1000 and five of $100, each belong ing to Mr. Pennell, and $'400 in bonds belonging to his sen, which arc known to have been taken. Mr. Pennell’s wallet containing $20 and some valuable papers was also taken. Mr. Pennell was comfortable to-night. It is thought the thieves escaped on the Portland A Rochester train, which left at 6.20, before Mr. Pennell recovered con sciousness sufficiently to describe them. Tele grams have been sent in all directions, PORTLAND. Trip Around the World. Portland, December 30. It is announced that Professor Edward 8. Morse, the naturalist, of Sa lem, will sail from San Francisco in March for a trip around the world, with the especial purpose of examining those Japanese and Australian shells, which come within his course of study lie will deliver a course of lectures in San Francis co .just liefore starting. EAST PORT. Ea-iport, December 30. Schooner Wild Hunter of St. John, Capt. Doughtery, with a cargo of hay from Sackville, for Boston, broke her anchor age at Machiasport Monday night, went ashore and stove a hole in her bottom. They were obliged to beach her to prevent her filling. MASSACHUSETTS. Strike of Operatives. Fall River River, December 30. There is con siderable excitement here over the threatened strike of mill operatives in case they arc obliged to accept the proposed reduction in wages. The Spinner’s association resolved to strike, providing 1,000 operatives will sign the agreement. There was a crowded meeting of the weavers at Temple Hall this evening, to consider the pro posed reduction. Resolutions were passed declar ing that if compelled to accept the reduction it would be under protest, and an appeal was made to the agents to continue the present system of short time, rather than to enforce the reduction. The resolution passed at the spinners’ meeting, to withdraw their savings from the banks, was en dorsed. A meeting of the spinners at Mahew Hall, this evening, was called to hear the report of the del egation appointed to confer with the agents. It was resolved to accept the report with the under standing that the reduction be accepted under protest, and that preparations be made for a strike in the spring. Boston, December 30. Mr. French, chairman of the legislative committee on reservoirs, visited liaydenville, yesterday, to ascertain the cause of the late disaster there. His verdict finds fault with the engineering, material and construction of the dam. The late Hon. Alvah Crocker made his will a long time ago, which he recently destroyed, in tending to make another, changing its provisions. He expressed his intention of so doing on Thurs day last, but died on Saturday without executing the important document. His estate is estimated ae $1,000,000. Detectives have traced Bargs, who robbed Deering Co.’s jewelry store in this city Sunday, to Portland. They are supposed to be still iu that vicinity, and officers have strong hopes of their capture. Springfield, December 30. Professor and Con gressman elect Seely of Amherst College, declines to be a candidate for the late Alvah Crocker’s un expired term of office, and the indications are now that Lafayette Maltby of Northampton, will be elected to the place. CONNECTICUT. A Fire. llaitlord, December 30. Afire broke out at 4 o'clock this morning, in the basement of the build ing in the Exchange. The corner block was oe cuj ied by the Connecticut Fire Insurance Com pany, and was supposed to have been extinguished by the fire department, but two hours later the flames appeared in the first, story and the office of the company was burned out, completely destrov ing all the furniture and many valuable papers. Many tiles were wet and smoked, but may be re placed by copying at great trouble and considera ble expense. The company w as about moving out of the building into the building of the Phn-nix fire company, in order to have better protection from fire. NEW YORK. A Postal Treaty. New York, December 29. The postal treaty with the Dominion of Canada which was com pleted yesterday, and approved by the cabinet, was signed last evening, t'nder the treaty letters and printed matter for any part of the Dominion will be sent under our stamps and tates, and while letters will begin to be thus carried only from the first of February, the carriage of papers will begin from the first day of the new rate of two cents per pound for printed matter goes into effect in the United States. It is estimated tbut under the new arrangement our government will lose not more than $20,000 per annum, while the convenience and business interests of the people will be great ly udvunecd. It is possible that a similar arrange ment will be entered into with Mexico, after a while, and the sea rate on letters to Cuba also will be lowered. The Postmaster General is also de sirous of establishing weekly slow mail to Fngland under which a three cent postage stamp will carry a letter from any part of the United States to any part of (ireat Britain and Ireland. The double rate would still be called for on letters sent by fast steamers, but the siugle rate would be a saving and convenience to thousands of poor people who have friends in the old country. Mr. dewcll thinks be can get the slow mail carried for $40 per ton, and this would enable him to arrange for three cent postage. Beecher* Tilton. It is now stated that Wm. M. F.varts will not ap peal from the decision of the Brooklyn court yes terday. Consequently the Becchcr-Tilton trial will proceed in regular course next Monday. The Flak Estate. The account of Lucy D. Fisk, as executrix of the estate of the late James Fisk, Jr., has been presented to William Bartlett, the auditor appoint ed by the Surrogate to examine vouchers and ac counts, showing the disposition of the property. The statement presented by Mrs. Fisk shows an apparent deficiency of $178,500.Si. That is to sav, if certain suits result adversely as the Mans field suit did a few daya ago, the estate will bo #178,500.8.5 worse than nothing. The inventory of the propeity was made by ap praisers and its value determined in round uuui bers at $1,000,000. The lawyers fees, losses on stocks, and claims presented and allowed, have amounted to #500,000; just one half of the ap Eraised value of the whole. Besides, these claims avc been presented and are in suit, which, if al lowed, would bankrupt the estate. An examina tion of the bills paid by Mrs. Fisk, reveals the fact that nearly all ordinary legitimate claims against Mr. Fisk have been settled, and those remaining aie for unsettled stock transactions, which there is no doubt must ultimately be compromised. The wateh and jewelry of Fisk arc valued at #5,000. Among other items paid by Mrs. Fisk as executrix of the estate is #16,000 for legal ex penses. Among the claims presented for services previous to Fisk’s death and paid by the executrix appear these items Field A Sherman, #20,000; Wm. A. Beach #2, 500 ami #3,750. The legacies paid under the will are stated as follows .James Fisk, Jr., for him self and wife #4,607; Mary G. Hooker, #4,116.67; Mary O. Hooker, $9,000. The legacy to the fath er and mother jointly is $3,000 a year. Jtosie C. and Minnie F. Morse arc each to receive #2,000 a year until marriage. Mrs. Hooker receives the proceeds of the Xarraganset Steamship Company the par value of which is $100,000. Xew York, December 10. King KaUkaua leaves for Xew Haven and Boston by the morning train t>raorrow. At a reception by the Manhattan Club last night both Governor elect Tilden and Mayor elect Wickham declined making any remarks as to their intended course after being introduced into of fice. Robert .J. Dalla«, late cashier of Malson’s bank, Toronto, who robbed it of #43,000 recently, was captured la»*t_night at Elizabeth, X. J., brought here and #4*2,700 found on him. He will be held for requistion by the Canadian authorities. A Philadelphia despatch states that operators have decided to ieduce miners wages 20 per cent, in Schuylkill Lehigh, upper Lehigh, Wyoming and Lackawanna legions on January 1st. As soon as the new rates are promulgated the colliers will strike, and they allege that they are prepared to stand out a year. In other anthracite districts, wages will be re duced 10 to 15 per cent., which will also lead to strikes. If the alx>ve strikes take place it will add #25, 000 to the 60,000 miners who are out of work at the present time. KingKalakaua was given a reception to-night by the Free Masons of this city, who were pres ent in large numbers. The remains of Gcrritt Smith left this afternoon in charge of relatives, for Pcterboro for inter ment. The stock, produce, cotton and gold exchanges close Friday but will open Saturday. It is reported that Mayor Vance has declined to remove C omptroller Green to-morrow. Kate Stoddard the murderer of Goodrich is hopelessly insane. NEW JERSEY. Found Dead. Jersey City, December 30. The General Smith found dead in this city Tuesday, was formerly Col. of the Bth Missouri rejfiment; bore an excel lent reputation for bravery during the war, mid in 1801 was in command of the district of North Mississippi. PENNSYLVANIA. Philadelphia, December 30. The servant girl who lived at the house of Miss Mixter, where Jo hanna Morrison met her death from attempted ab ortion, has been found and has made an affidavit of all she knows about the matter. She says Dr. Peiponte had nothing to do with it. and accuses M i.89 Mixter. Warrants have been issued for the arrest of all the parties concerned in the case. A boy named Othello Beatty, aged six years, was abducted yesteiday from Amidown Mill’s, but was rescued a mile from the spot. He was res cued by neighbors, alarmed Ly his companions. Willie .Straw the kidnapper escaped. Tire. Meadville, December 30. A destructive fire oc curred in Corrv Uenn shortly after midnight last night, totally destroying the ’United States Hotel, Capitol Hotel, American Hotel, Senate State rooms, Harrigan’s liquor store, several jewelry and confectionery stores and Webber’s billiard room. No lives were lost. The wind was blowing a gale. i*os8 heavy. Pittsburg, December 30. Wharton Brothers A Uo., iron manufacturers, filed their petition in bankruptcy, yesterday; liabilities, $219,331; as sets said to be $393 347. Mauch Chunk, Decend>er 30 Ata meeting of the operatives and miners, held at the Mansion House, with closed doors, a reduction of 13 per cent, on contract work and about 10 per cent, on miners and laborers wages was decided on, to take effect Jan. 1st 1875. WASHINGTON. Washington, December 30. The comptroller of the currency is daily shipping large amounts of the national bank circulation in return for mutil ated notes that have been redeemed. The amounts shipped last week averaged about $800,000. I )aily shipments have been made each day to about 200 banks. The total amount of mutilated currency received from the treasmw since the passage of the act of June 20th, is $41,066,803 nearly the whole of which is already issued in new national bank notes. The national bauk notes received to day for redemption amounted to $433,000. The following order to postmasters has just been issued: On and after the 1st of Jan. 1873 all printed matter of the second class* destined for Canada, will be treated as though it was destined for the United States. The arrangement with the Canadian postal au thorities being that it shall be delivered there free of charge. All matter of this class coming to our offices from Canada, will be delivered by this de partment free of charge. The same rule applies to transient newspapers and postal cards, on and after Feb. 1st 1873 the single letter rate to Canada will be three cents prepayment obligatory, and all letters received from Canada will be delivered free of charge. (Signed Marshall Jewell, Postmaster General. MullettN Successor. Washington, December ,30. Wm. A. Potter, recently appointed supervising architect, is said to be entirely free from political prejudice, and was the architect of the Berkshire Athemeum, Con gregational ist church at Springfield, Mass., the Amherst College chapel, and the Princeton Scien tific school and library, which is considered the best building for its purpose in the United States. Treasury llalunecs. Balance in the treasury', currency $13 369,322 Special deposits cf legal tender’s for the redemption of certifi cates of deposit, 40,170,000 Coin, including $21984400 in coin certificates, 76,644,981 Outstanding legal tender, 382,000,000 The Internal Revenue receipts to-day were $$230,370. The eomptrolter of cuirency has declared a di vision of 9 per rent, in faver of the creditors of the 1st National Bank of Petersburg, Va., make in all 24 per cent. The Smithsonian Institute received a telegram from Professor Airy, the astronomer of the Royal Greenwich Observatory, stating that the observa tions of Professor Potters, one of the American observers of the transit of Venus, at New Zea land, were a great success, and that 237 photo graphs were m*dc. Important Decision. The Post-office department desires that publish er! and news agents shall have the right to pur chase from Post-masters such stamps for prepay ment of postage on printed matter, under the new law, as they may desire. This decision contra vents the impression generally intimated that the new stamps would hare ta be both affixed and cancelled by the agenta of the Post-office depart ment, and could not be sold to any one. The sales however w ill be restricted to news agents and pub lishers. Member Probabilities lor To*I)ny. For New Englaud and the Middle States, decidedly cold and generally clear weather, with brisk north and west winds and rising barometer. The signal office reports extremely cold weather to-night in various parts of the country. The fol lowing are specimens:— Albany, fi above. Boston, 10 Breckenridgc, 23 below. Burlington, 9 Chicago, 15 above. Davenport, fi Duluth, B below. Eastport, 9 Halifax, 1 Kingston, 8 l.a Crosse, 2 above. Milwaukee, 3 Montreal, 12 below. Mt. Washington, 30 New York, 22 above. Augurta, 8 below. KENTUCKY. Louisville, December 30. Serious trouble is ex pected at the Bender coal mines in Ohio comity, Ky. The President of the company has applied to the Governor for aid, hut no answer is yet re ceived. Investigation of Louisiana Af fairs at New Orleans. Meeting of the Sub-Committee. Investigation Begun. New Orleans, December 30. The Congression al sub-committee, consisting of Foster, Phelps and Potter, to investigate the Louisiana affairs, met here to-day. They decided to confine the in vestigation to ihe returning board and the White League. Members of the returning hoard and others were examined as to the law and the mode of proceeding under it. Nothing new was develop ed. At the night session Packard, White and Bnrke of Orleans Parish, and Kniblack of Lafourche, were examined. Packard ststed that he knew of the organization of the White League before September, 1874; be lieved it extended throughout the State; believed there were from 3000 to 4000 republic *ns in New Orleans—less in proportion to the voters than in any other portion of the State. It is believed that the colored voters were intimidated, some by threats of violence, others by threats of discharge, refusal to lease lands to blacks, &c. Mr. Packard stated that he did not believe that the republican State government could maintain itself in this or any other Southern State without the protection of United States troops. Mr. White testified as to the registration and election in his district, of one hundred and eighty conservatives were stricken from the registration rolls who were entitled to vote, and the authorities refused to strike off the names of several hundred fraudulent registered negroes, although they promised to do so. Kniblach testified regarding the recent regis tration and election in Lafourche parish,and stated that there was no intimidation or anything of the kind, ami 120 negroes voted the conservative ticket. The returning board refused to throw out 40 tickets that were fraudulently stuffed into one box, and the conservatives carried the parish by a small majority, hut the fraudulent votes were also counted for treasurer. The object of the committee evidently is to in vestigate thoroughly the recent election begining with registration and ending with the returning board. LOUISIANA. New Orleans, December 30. The situation is growing more peaceful, under the belief that the conservatives will be able to elect their candidates on the assembling of the legislature. The White League claim several uegro members, and the rad icals claim seveial members as Kelloggitcs, who were elected as democrats. General Emorv has no official information of his being supersedia48A‘j tor 60 days, and 48o*a 460 for deiuaud. Carrying rates 1,2*4, 3,1 and I per cent.; loans were also made flat. Assistant Treasurer paid ou. $70,600 in interest ami $.’>,uoo in redemption of bonds. Hold at Illy,. Hovernment bonds st oug. United States Sixes (coupons), 1(81 122 5-tO’a 1862, 114*4 1864, 116* 1885, 118* 1865, (new) 120’, 1887, 121* >i 1868, 121* New 5’e, 113* 10-40's (coupons), 115— Currency. 117* New York Stock Merkel. New York, Ded. M. 1*74. Delaware A Hod. 116V Clevel’d A Pitt*. MV Canton Co. (JO- Chicago AN. W. 47 V Consol’d Coal Co. 42V Preferred 41V Cumberland Co. 50— devot'd, Col. G9— Western U. Tel. Co. 79),' New Jersey 107— Quicksilv’rMin. Co. 33* Chicago A Book I. 101V Preferred 40- Mil. A St. Pool 17V Pacific Mail 37V Preferred 57V Bost’nWatT Trow’r 11— Toledo, Wabash A Adams Ex. Co. 116V Western 20V Wells Fargo A Co. P3V Preierred 28— Am. Merch. Union ta— Pittsburg A Fort U. 8. Express Co. 59- Wayne 9SV New York Central Terre Haul# 7— A Hudson Kir’r 101V Preferred 25— Erie 27V Alton 104V Preierred 25— Preferred ICO— Harlem 127— Obio A Mississippi 11V Preferred 125— Delaware A Lacks Reading wans 108 Michiftan Central 82V Boston, Hartford A Panama 1 4- Brio 107V Union Pacific 36— Indiana Cent. 9.V Lake Shore A Mich C. B. A1. 108 ijran Southern f rt— St. Joseph 25V Central Pacific Bonds, 96V Union do do 94— Sew York Produce Market. New York, Dee. 80.1874. COTTON— LARD— Sales, baies, Sales, tierces. Mid.Uplandr, 14V8 Steam l3Va FLOUR- Kettle, 13 Vg Sales, bbls., 9,750 BUTTER— State, 2 90 83 25 Ohio, 24837— Round fl’p O., 5 logo MS State. 30843— Western, 4 75gS 10 WHISKEY— Southern, 5 00g4 75 Western, MU A WHEAT- RICE— Sales, bu., 110,000 Carolina. 7V«6— No. 2 Mil., 1168115 SUGAR— No. 3, I 07—g Porto Rico. 7V«8— No. lCbi. 1219 1- Refining, 888V No.2 111*112- No. 12 Da., -g No. 2 Mix’d, 114 Cube, 8-aV No. 3 I 42gl 50 Havens White, VV8— Winter Red, 127al 27 V COFFEE— Amber, 1 2!igl 29— Lagnaryn, 18- a— No. 1 Iowa. 1 08—gl 25 Rio, 16— gV— White Mich.. 1 2Mgl 37- Maracaibo, 18-g Winter W’st’n. I 2081 27 Java. 28829 CORN— St. Domingo, 19V8w Sales, 110.000 UOLASSE8 Mixed West’n. MSaoU- Clarified, 17g7S OATS- New Orleans. 85gM Sales, CO.OOO Porto Rico. 48— gt(3 White West’n, 7lg72V Muscovado, 41—g48 West’n Mix’d, 6SVg6»U TURPENTINE BEEF— 35g—V Extra Mess It 75815 0C ROSIN— Plain Mess, 12 56812 Up 2 10—o2 20 PORK- PETRQLKUM Sales. bbls., 060 Crude, 6Va— New Mess, 20VIV— Refined, 1IV812 TALLOW- 8Va— FREIGHTS Grain tr steam. llgVd: tail, gh’-td. Chicago Produce Market. Chicago, Dec. 30. 1874. Flour—dull—extra spring 4 ai V Wheat—No. 2 spring cash, 9034a: Jan. 9034a—; Feh. 92nV. Corn-No. 2. mixed, cash, C6-g; Mar, 71)44—; «0Va Jan BMka* Feb. Oats—No. 2, *3*4a— cash; Jan., 3934a34; 3234a tor Feb.; 57 May. Rye—No. 2, 99a9». Barley—No. 2 spring 134al23t» cash; 124a— Jan.; 125!* Feb. Dressed Hogs—6 OOail 25—. Perk—19a—cash; 18 97!ia Jan.; 19 15 Feb; 19 40 al«45 Mch. Lard—1310al3 10 cash; 13 35al3 S3 Feb.; 13 33— Mch. Bulk Meats—shoulders Ct*a short rib mid, 9,Va—; short clear mid alO—. Hams— 15 &s average 11 a—. Whiskey—97—a. Freights—Corn to Buffalo, 4 l-4o; when! do 434 a—. Receipts 12,000 dour; 101,000 wboat; 47,000 corn; 23.000 oats; 2000 rye; 8,00u barley. Shipments —0,001 Hour; 20.000 wheat; 28,000 com; 4000 oats; 7000 barley, 800 rye. Cincinnati Produce Markets Cincinnati, Dec. 30,1874. PORK—quiet, at 819 23319 23. LARD—steam 13'. a; Settle, 1434#. BULK MICATS-sboulders0343—;clear ribaldea 9 Vo34; |elear sides 3. WASHINGTON” and “uKO. CKOMWELL,.” 10U0 tons _ each. will form a semi-weekly hue, leaving llorlon A Maine 11. II. Wharf, Port land, every Wunm-sUay and Saturday at 6 P. M., and leaving Pier M North Hirer, New York, every Wednesday and s« uriluy at 4 P. M. This line will connect »t Portland with tba prta cipal Hail mads and Steamboats for the interior and tie en t. and at New Yolk with Cromwell Steam ship line for New Orleans and other principal linen to the South and Southwest. Freight luken as low as by any other direct line. Passenger accommodations are unsurpassed. Cabin passage, including state room and mania, 47.50. Steerage passage, (meals and berths included* *3.50. Until further n. lice Hie “Geo. Cromwell” will he the only steamer sailing in the line. Leaving Port land every Saturday, and New York every Wed. nes ay P. M. For freight or passage apply to J.N.MAUNA, Agent. OBce on tba Wharf, or CLAKK A SEAMAN, oclll-wlf 86 Went street. Now York. Notice. rivlIE Annual Meeting ol the Kennebec County X Agricultural Society for the cboico of oBonrs, will be Held at lteadfield on Monday, Jan. 4,1874, at 10 o’clock A. M. iwl GEO. A. RUSSELL. Sec*. Notice. A PETITION will be presented to Ike »eal Leg islature for a charter f°r a radread Worn Lew iston to Augusta- James wood. Augusta ,loH!i r.SCMCTON, WILLIAM T. 8MAHT November *1, is74.

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"DOrBTLKSH TUB BEST COUGH MEDICINE I.T TnE WORLD.” [From oor *f the Oldest ami very bent Hoii«ee in America.] Xlc.-rs-CfTtER Bnos. Co. Cincinnati. Ohio. March 11N.Z. Plcaac «c d us TVs «ro-« am ilt mnl nvjf grow larire *Vi irrt'itjlc Pulmonary Bil mciVNATI, 0. Hula Ollee, Kieelslor Building, Cor. Rare A Long (lcc2ij*tAw7w r AND) DR. GRAVES’ EART REGULATOR WILL DO IT. GTive it a, ’l'rio.l AND YOU WILL BE CONVINCED The Heart Regulator lias been recommended b; m iny physicians, and is allowed by all who know its value to be Just what wc claim It—a Cure for Heart Disease. For circulars of testimonials, Ac., address the (ole agent, FRANK E. INGALLS, CONCOiiD, N. H Price *1 per Botlle. For sale by our agent,F W. Kinsman, Druggist, A ugusta. Mc.jyit PORTLAND Business College! L>Tt'DEXTS ADMITTED at any lime when there O are vacancies. All parties iuteretted are in vtedlo examine into its merits. For full information address, ;in..i7 D. A. QUAY. A. M.. Principal. A. B. CHANDLER, -DEALER IX €'hoi Haymarket Square, Boston. Owing to the general depression ol the Whole sale Trade, we have accumulat' d a ‘heavy stock consisting of CHAMBER, PARLOR, Aud other First Class FURNITURE, Which we take this method to dispose of. W-Those desiring FURNITURE will find it greatly to their advantage to inspect these goods before making a purchase. decl4-f3taw3m ‘They do say It beats the world.” An Unfailing Remedy for COUGHS, COLDS, HOARSENESS, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, IN FLUENZA, SORENESS OF THE THROAT, CHEST AND LUNGS, And ‘all Diseases leadlngf/lo Con sumption. It ia prepared from Vegetable Extracts and Burks of wonderful healing properties, anil this -Balsam Is highly recommended by physicians, clergymen aud others, testimonials from whom I can tarnish without number. L,ni‘|{» Itottle. 113 Cents. Don’t fail to try it. It is pleasant to take. See that the name of E. W. Kinsman is blown in tbe gluts. *A-Sample Bottle nnd Circular Free. A* F. W. KINSMAN. Proprietor. Ul Water St., Augusta, Mi Sold by A. C. Dana, Partridge Brothers, aud Fill lor’s Drug Store. SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS. octM-leod&wewl; Quincy Mutual FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Co. mix Fund April 1, 19T4, $1109,000. Aud all Losses paid in Full. Dividends were resumed in this Company Nov. .0,1873. This Compuny insures Dwelling -louses. House nolo Furniture, Barns mid contents, Churches, Stores, Boot and Shoe Manufactories, am! the salcr classes ol Property, on very favorable terms. Tnis Company has been in operation more Ilian 3 vears, nnd bus paid over $1,150,000in losses, and over $400,000 In Dividends to Policy holders. All 1-oss.l Promptly Adjusted and Paid. ISRAEL W. MUNROE, President. ClIAS. A. HOWLAND, Secretary. Home Olllce—Quincy, Mass. LEVERETT LORD, aprlO-fly Agent for Hullowell anil vicinity. Those In Want ol' a First Clas* Furnaee Are invited to call ul WILLIAMSON GREEN WOOD S And examine the Celebrated

"Walker Furnace That is giving such splendid satisfaction at the High School House, und also some Ully dwellings and churchet in Augusta. WILLIAMSON GREENWOOD Oder to the trade i The Celebrated STEWART Parlor Heater This stove has Inn*? been con»id«rcdft t The Best Par lor Heater; In market, And s ill stands at th^ head °t tnt column. »d>ti7-i tr A Kino Asaorlnient ot Fishing Tackle! DOG COLLABS and DOG CHAINS. roayiti-JU At R. C. l.OYK's. 12000 ll3». Barbadoes Sugar Bright Brown, 10 cents a pound, At DUNNING A LOMBARD’S. MaJ. Green, Cavalry School, 9 W. 13th St.. N. V says:—* Anything equal to Giles' I.lulment Io dine of Aminoula 1 never saw; it surpasses all others; it performs more than you claim; no eluble should be without it.” It is the Greatest Discovery of the Period for Rheumatic, Neuralgic and Ercsipelalous Alice lions. GEO. C. GOODWIN A CO., Agents, Boston, Mass. FKANK W. KINSMAN, Agent, Augusta. Me. OMe.'iweodAw fttatlroa&s, Steamboats auD fsiptCSS. _ Maine Steamship Company. Trl- Weekly Line to New York. Steamer* Eleanjra, Franconia and] Chesapeake Will, nntll further notice leave Franklin Wharf, Portland, ev ery MOMmY, TUESDAY’ aud THURSDAY, at 5 o’clock P. M., and leave Pi*»r 38, East River, New Ymi, every MONDAY, THURSDAY mu«1 SATURDAY at 4 .’clock P. M. T lie Eleanora it* a new steamer, iw-t built lor this route, uiH both she and ttie Ftuucouiu are tllieU up aiUi uue accommodation* for passeugeis. making this iht mod couveuleui and comfortable route lor travellers between New York and Maine. These ^learners will touch at Vineyard Haven dur ing the Btimmer month* ou their passage to aud from New York. Passage in State Room, $5.00. Meals extra. Goods torwarded to and irom Philadelphia Montreal. Quebec, St. John, and all parts of Maine. aat Freight taken at the lowest rate*. Shipper* are requested to seud their freight to the steamers as early as 4 P. M., on the days that they leave Portland. For further In formation apply to HENRY FOX General Agent, Portland. J. F. AMES, Agent. PieriW East River. N. Y. Tickets and state room* can also he obtained at 22 Exchange street. Portland. 1874. july24-ttf Pacific Nail Steamship Line TO CALIFORNIA, JAPAN AND CHINA, VIA PANAMA. The magnificent steamers of this line, comprising the “ACAPULCO,” 4 COLON,” “HENRY CilAU.V CEY” and “CITY OF FAN AM A,” leave Pier foot of Canal Street, North River, New York, Every alternate SATURDAY, connecting at Panama with the Company’s Steam FOR 8AN FRANCI8C0, and also lor Pacific Coa*ts of Mexico, Ceutral American State*, aud for Guayaquil, Callao, Val paraiso, etc. The Company’s splendid Steamers leave San Francisco for Y okobaina, Hong Koug aud Shang hai, every fortnight. GREAT REDUCTION IN RATES. (Including Ilerlh, Meals, aud all necessaries for the trip.) New York to San Francisco, cabin $103, steeige $5o, curreucy.. San Francisco to Yokohama, $250 gold. San Francisco to Iloug Kong, $300 gold. Children under 12years, hall fare; undertf years, quurter fare; under 2years, free. A competent Surgeon on board. One hundred pounds baggage free. For Freight and Passage Tickets, or further in formation, apply at the office, on the vs barf foot ol Canal Street, North River, New York. Ki;fu8 Hatch, Managing Director. febl3-tlv H. J. BULLAY, Superintendent. Maine Central R. R. tiflH Change of Time. Commencing Monday Nov. 23, 1874. NIurning train from Augusta, foa Bath, Rockland, Lewi.Hion, Portland and Boston, will leave at •'clock. The noon train for Boston will leave Augusta at 11.30 A. M. Night (Pullman sleeping) train leaves Augusta for Boston at 0.10 P. Al. Passenger trains leave Augusta for Bangor, Belfast and Dexter at 8.15 A. M., and for Bangor, Dex ter, Belfast and Skowhegan, at 4.15 P. M. The Augusta, Hallowed and Gardiner ACCOMMO DATION Train leaves Augusta for Hallowed and Gardiner al 0.00 A. M., and 3.00 and 5.30 P. M. Leaves Hallowed for Gardiner at 0.10 A. M., and 3.10 and 5.40 P. M. Leaves Gardiner for Hallo wed and Augusta at 1.02 and 3.32 and 7.03 P. M. Leaves Hallowed lor Augusta at 1.20 and 3.50 and 7 20P.M. Freight train with passenger car attached leaves Augusta at 2.15 P. M. for Balh, Lewiston and Port land. The midnight train trom Boston Saturday eveu ing goes no lurther than Portland. L.L. LINCOLN, Supt. Augusta, Nov. 21,1674. Express Notice. BRICK’S Kennebec River Express Will run as heretofore. Freight forwarded at lower rates than by any other line. IJOSTON OFFICE, Si ud 10 Court Square. I.. HILL, Agent, Augusta, This Express forwards to all parts of the United States. This Express Cannot be Surpassed for Accommodation. H. A. Brick. Remember the old line. dcc8 kknhkbscITboston Express Co. DAILY TO AND FROM PORTLAND and BOSTON, FOR| Augusta, Haliowell, Gardiner, Richmond, Bath, Lewis ton and Auburn, Connecting in Boston with EXPRESSES f»r South, West and British Prov inces. oe22ftI LITTLE A US AXE, P,->> io tors. Fine Toilet Soaps —Consisting in part ol— Oriental Glycerine, Turkish Balli, Parisian Bouquet, Tur tle Oil, W indsor, Primrose, Extru Honey, Extra Glycerine, ElderQFlower,] Miif/num Ilontnn, Thtjuttand Flower,} ('it ti/i me rejlloin/uet, Almond, Roue, -also English Honey and Glycerine, In nix cake package* Tor 20 cent*. And a Variety of other Common SOAPS! -AT TITC0MB8 DRUG STORE, West Kmt Kennebec Bridge. Jones’ Celebrated Canned Corn, 25 Cents per Can, At DUNNING X LOMBARD’S. Nett ftttttetttBfmerits. The New York WEEKLY 'WITNESS, giving News, Market#, Stones, Pictures, and Live Editor ials at $1.90 a year Postage paid, ha* reached 73,000 circulation, iu three years. Send lor lice sample copy. dcc24»lw AONSTANT EMPLOYMENT At home. Male or ie U male. Employment $.10 per week warranted i No capital required, Particulars and valuable samples senf free. Address with cent return stamp, C. KOSS. Williamsburg, N. Y. dcc24-4w piYoiioMAxcir u7»oil i nahhiau X How cither rex may fascinate and gatu toe love anil affections of any person they choose in stantly. Tills simple mental acquirement all cau (Hisses#, free. «»y mail, for 25c, together with a mar riage guide, Egyptian Oracle, Dreams, Hints to Ladies, Wcddii g Night Shirt, Ac. A queer book. Address T. WILLI AM A CO., Puba.Phila. dec24 4w COUGHS, COLDsT HOARSENESS And all Throat Diseases, WELLS*! CABhOlTg TABLETS. PUT UP ONLY IN IILI E BOXES. A TRIED AND SURE REMEDY, Sold by druggists generally, and GEO. C. GOODWIN A CO.I Boston, Maes. dec2l-4 300 PIANOS and ORGANS New and Second-Hand, of First-Class Mak er#, xcilL be told at Lower Prices for ctith, or on Installments .or lor rent in City or Country, during these Hard Time# and the Holidays, by HOBACB WATERS A SON. 481 Broadway, than ever before offered in New York. Agents wanted to tell Water’s New Scale Pianos, and Concerto Organs. Illustrated Catalogues mailed. Oreat inducements to the Trade. A large discount to Teachers, Min isters, Churches, Schools, Lodges, Sohools, Ktc, ilecll-lw Short I'oKlponement—Day Fixed—Full Distribution. FIRST GRAND GIFT CONCERT. Monlptlifr female Humane Associativa, AT ALEXANDRIA, VA. MARCH 29th, 1875. LIST OF GIFTS. Uue Gram) Cash Gilt of $100,000 Ouo Grand Ca-h Gilt ol 50,1)00 One Grand Gash Gilt ol 25,000 10 Cash Gills, $10,000 each, 100,000 15 Gash Gilts, 5000 each, 75,000 50 Cash Gilts, luoo each, 50,000 100 Cash Gilts, 500 each, 50,000 1000 Gash Gifts. 100 each 100,000 1000 Cash Gilts, 50 each 50.000 20,000 Cash GiftB, 20 each, 400,000 22,178 Cash Gills, amounting to $1,000,000 NUMBER OF TICKETS, 100,000 PRICE OF TICKETS. Whole Ticket*. $20 oo Halves, lO OO 4u»rtcrf, ft OO Eighth* or each Coupon, II fto ft1* Ticket* for lOOOO The Montpelier Femalo Humane Association, chartered by the Legislature of Virginia and the Circuit Court ol Orange Co., proposes by a Grand Gilt Concertt* establish and endow a “Home for Old, Infirm, and Destitute Ladies of Virginia,” at Montpelier, the former residence of President James Madi6on. Governor's OFFICE, Richmond, July 3, 1874. It affords me pleasure to say that I am well ac quainted with a large majority of the officers of the Moutpclicr Female Humane Association, who re side in the vicinitv of xuy home, and I attest their intelligence aud their worth and high reputation as genllemeu, us well as the public confidence, influ ence and substantial means liberally represented among them. JAMES L. KEMPER, Gov. Virginia. Alexandria, Va., July 8,1874 —-I commend them as gents of honor and integrity, and fully entitled to the confidence of the public. it. W. HUGHES, U. S. Judge East’n Diet, of Va. Further references by permission: His Excellen cy Gilbert C. Walker Ex-Goveroor of Va.; Hon. Robt. E. Withers Lieut.-Gov. of Va. and U. S. Sen ator elect; Senators and Members of Congrc98 from Va. Remittances for tickets may be made by express prepaid post-office money order on Washington, D. 0. or by registered letter. For lull particulars, testimonials, Ac., send for Circular. Address, Hon. Jame* Barbour, Pres’tM. F. H. A., Alexandria, Va. Reliable agents wanted everywhere. dec24-4w AC TJ AGENTS PROFITS per WEEK. fiuw Will prove it or forleit $500. New articles just patented. Sample sent free to all. Ad dress W. H. CIUDESTEK, 267 Broadway, N. Y. decO 4w lif AUTCVI -Afit^Wforthe Selling Prize If AH I LI# Af ILiiiJsutionary Package out. Sample Package, po9t-paid, for 25c. Circulars free. J. BRIDE, 767 Broadway, New York. dec9-4w 1 000 m AND WHIN WANTED ljV/V/V/to sell onr Stereoscopic View* of all Parta of the World. Great Wage* Cleared with certainty. Apply at once to D. L. GUERN SEY, Publisher, Concord, N. H. dccl) 4w On new aud most popular books by one ol the largest subscription firms iu the country. $2 books l'orbOcLs.; $3 books for $1.20, Ac. No humbug. Send for circulars and see. Address I\ O. Box 520 Hartford, Conn. dccO 4w HIVE VOL TRIED JURUBEBA. AUK TOC Weak. Nervous, or Debilitated? Are you *o Languid that x.ny exertion re quires more of an effort than you feel capable of making Then try JCItCBEBA, the wonderful toulc and Invlgorator, which acts so beneficially on Die secretive organs as to impart vigor to all the vital forces. ft is no alcoholic appetizer, which stimulates for a short time, only to let the sufferer fall to a lower depth of misery, but it is a vegetable tonic ucDng directly on the liver and spleen. It regulates the Bowels, quiets the nerves, and gives such a healthy tone to the whole system as to soon make the invalid feel like a new person. Its operation Is not violent, but is charac terized by great gentleness; the patient experiences no sudden change, no murked results, but gradual ly his troubles “Fold their tents, like the Arabs, And silently steal away.” This I* no new and untried discovery, but has been long used with wonderful remedial results, and is pronounced by the highest medical authori ties, “the most powerful tonic and alterative known.” For sale by GEO. C. GOODWIN A CO., Boston. Ask your druggist for it. deciMw AGENTS WANTED lor the PEOPLE'S JOURNAL H Four magnificent Chromos free. The most lib eral offer ever made. Send 3 cent stamp for circu lar and sample. P. W. Zikolkr A Co., 518 Arch street, Phila., Pa. nov25 4w Great Inducements to the I'ubllc. Greenlief Haskell, Now offers for gale at his store the following articles: (olive 13 Cents per pound; Teas, 35 eft*; Sugar. Sets. F Zi O U R From $i> 7} and upwards. MEATS OF ALL KIZDS, Fresh and Salt. Country Lard and Fork. Foultr oi all Kinds. Vegetables. Canned Fruits. Nuts- 4c. A Urge assortment of Crockory and Glass Wares Goods deivered FREE within any reasonable distance. Customers from Hallowed, who buy in lots from $1U to $15, will be reimbursed their fare both wayi*. Highest market price paid for all kinds of coun* try pioduce, and poultry. 500 Bushels of Potatoes Wanted Immediately. Store, CONY STREET, East side of the River, decli-fly AUGUSTA Something New! JUST CALL AT Williamson Greenwood's AND SEE new^uiidard radge -ALSO THE HUB RANGE WITH SHELF ATTACHMENT, Ami Other Improvements. Every Range Warranted to .nit, or money re funded. OLD GOVERNMENT JAVA COFFEE, And the FINEST OOLONG TEAS, At DUNNING LOMBARD’S. MANSION HOUSE, Corner State and Court Street; Augusta, Me. -BY W. HI. THAYER A SON. During tiie past season this ever popular establishment has been rc-papered, painted and otherwise) improved, and entirely re-furnished with New Furniture and Bedding In every department. Every thing is new, tresh, bright and attractive, and, after a brief absence from public duty, the proprietors again make their best bow tothe traveling public, feeling assured that we can do justice to old and new customers. We .hall try to merit by honorable dealing and careful at tention to the wants ol our guests, the generous patronage that has in the past been extended to this establishment. Our beds are all new and first class. Our table shall be second to none, and will al ways be supplied with the best the market affords. The house, in its renovated condition, is suppl ed with all the modern conveniences and comforts, including hot and cold baths, it is centrally located neai to places of business, and to the lovely scenery that may be found in every part of the city. To Summer tourists it affords a ueat and attractive home. Suits of rooms for families. We shall continue to run tree coaches to and from the ears and boats; also to retain our Sample Itoom on Water street free to commercial travellers, and to them we make u special invitation to come, and me assure them tbev will find the old Mau. ion up tothe old standard. 7 _Augusta, July 2d. 1871. W. M. THAYER dt MOIV. WADSWORTH SMITH, CUSTOM CLOTHIERS! Fall and Winter Woolens Just Received, To which they invite attention. We shall offer to the public tbis season the best stock ol Flue Woolen* ever *hown in till* eity. CUTTING DONE AT SHORT NOTICE. E. H. EEYNOLDS. Cutter. _ MOSES M. swan; JEWELER, Call* attention to biw Large Stork oi WATCHES, JEWELRY,SILVER WARE .Bronzes, Fancy Groods, &c., Suitable for HOLIDAY Presents! With Prices to Suit tho Times.' 154 Water StM.. Augusta. Wo Person can ki&' ,hr*c Bitter* accord ing to directions, and remain long unwell, pro viiled their bones are not destroyed br mineral poison or other means, and vital organ's wasted beyond the point of repair. Dyspepsia or Indigration, Headache. Pain In the Shoulders, Coughs, Tightnesa of the Chest, Dizziness, Sour Eructations of the Stomach, Had Taste In the Mouth, liilious Attacks, Palpitation ol the Heart. Inflammation of the Lungs, Pain in the region of the kidneys, and a Jmndred other painful symptoms, are the offsprings of Dyspepsia. One bottle will prove a better guarantee of Us merits than a lengthy advertisement. For Frmnle Complaints, in young or old, married or single, at the dawn or womauhood, or the turn of lift*, these Tonic Hitters display so de. elded an Inaseuce that improvement is soon per ceptible. For Inflammatory and Chronic Rhea, mnlistn and (tout, liilious, Kcmlltent and Inter mittent Fevers, Diseases or the Hlood. Liver, Kid neys anil Bladder, these Hitlers have no equal. Such Diseases are caused by Vitiated Hlood. They arc a gentle Purgative well Tonic, possessing the merit of acting as a pow erful agent in relieving Congestion oi Inflam mation of the Liver and Visceral Organs, and in Bilious Diseases. For Nkin Disc use*, Eruptions, Tetter, Salt Uheum. Blotches, Spats, l’imples, Pustules, Boils, carbuncles, Ring worms, Scald-Head, Sore Eves, Erysipelas, itch, Scurfs, Discolorations of the Skin, Humors ami Diseases of Ihe Skin of whatever nnme or nature, are literally dug t.p and carried out of the system in a short time by the use of these Hitters. (•rntrfi,l Thousand* proclaim VlNR.lAX Brr vitKs the most wonderful lnvigora.it thut e' »u» tiiineil the sinking system. R. II. IlrDOV.U.D A CO Druggists and den. Agts.. Sun F’ranclsco, lj., j, eor. of Washington and Charlton sts„ N. Y. HOLD BY ALL DUUKUSTS 4 DEALERS. WENUENBURG S COUGH GANDY G1ENU1NE ARTICLE. For sale at r JOHNSON BROS., Opposite Post Office, Water St., Augusta. declS-flm EVERY mfW GROCERIES ARE CHEAP _At DUNNING A LOMBARD’S. 300 Barrels of Flour Very Cheap* At DUNNING A LOMBARDS. IRON IN THE BLOOD” THE PKRCVUN 81'Kl’P V itali/.cs nml Enriche thc Blood, Tones up the System, Build, up the Broken-down, Cum Dyaprpsla, Debility, Drop.)-, Chill., anil Fever., Chronic Dl arrhn a, Nrrvoui Af fection., Holla, Hu mor., Dl.ea.e. ol' the Kldneyfand Bladder Female Complaint*, Ac. Thousand, hsvo been changed by the use of this remedy from weak, sickly, suffering creatures, to strong, healthy, happy men und women; and in valid, cannot reasonably hesitate to rive it a trial. Caution.—Be .lire you get the “PKRl'VIAN NIl’BFP” (not Peruvian Bark.) Sold by dealers generally. A m page pamphlet, containing a treatise on Iron as a medical agent and other valuable papers, tes timonials from distinguished physicians, clergy men and others, will be sent jree to any address. SETH W. t'OWLE A SONS, Proprietors, 8ti liar rison Avenue, Boston. decll-tAwlyeow Marbleized Mantles -FOB SALK AT Williamson^-,Greenwood’s. LIFE Assurance Society, New York, Has an Accumulated Capital Exceeding $22,000,000! Invested in Real Estate and Mortgages in New ork City, in New York and United State* Bond* nd steadily increasing under a Yearly Bevaanaoj mere ban $9,000,000. ftThe Lives Insured by the Society are carefully selected in different parts of North America and Europe, furnishing, by this broad Held of opera tions, an additional and exceptional safety to the Policy-holders. The Insurances are made only oa the Mutual Prinelplo. The Surplus Premiums are returned annually to the Insnredd Premiums are received and Losses are paid In cash only. Policies are Issued payable at the death of the Insured, also payable at the end of a certain number of years. Policies are also issued oa Iho TONTINE PLAN, or upon the principle of ncaamulatlng profits for definite periods, which was first introduced by this Society, and bus been recommended and endorsed by eminent experts in Life Insurance, by lead ing business men. Forty-fonr per cent, has been earned and accumulated on the premiums paid on its Tontine Life Policies, and forty per cent, eu Us Tontine Endowment Policies, issued within the last five years. The Directors of the Equitable Life Assurance Society represent exclusively the interests of the Policy-holders, and in presenting the Society to i.o tice, they feei that it has strong claims upen public confidence, because of the strict and conservative principles by which its various departments ar governed. In the assets and In the administration of the Society, a perfect security Is given fcrthe fu ture, which is of great Importance to those depend ing upon their insurance policies tor the ultimate support of their famlUes. No Life Insurance Company has such args an nual transactions as the Equitable; none la more promptand Just in Its dealings, Frank Nye, General Agent Ar Central Maine, 0FFIM ■4«UMK Good Agent* Wanted. lulylO-lAw