Daily Kennebec Journal (Augusta, Me.)
April 3, 1878

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PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING (SUNDAYS EXCEPTED), BY SPRAGUE, OWEN NASH. TERMS: SEVEN DOLLAR8 PER ANNUM. SINGLE COPIES, FIVE CENTS. V()l- lx_ AUUdSTA. MAINE. WEDNESDAY MORNINi APRIL 3. 1878. NO. 80. JUnnfbft faunal. »M.,hed a Auouhta, Maink, Water Street .1'Court by Spkauuk. Owkn A N ahh. tfaUB $nu»brc journal, Issued every morning, except Sundays. It con* ami. the* latest news by lelegraph and mail, gives r cpurls of the Markets, and bus carefully prepared political and local articles, and a generous amount oi iarming, home and mibc-ellaneous reading with a lull compilation of state news. ferius, v* per annum in advance, $8 If payment s not made w ithin the year. Single copies 5 cents, t o be had at the bookstores and at this office. Advertisements inserted on reasonable terms. Kates n ay be had on application at this office. Wnklg geunrbrf journal, Published every Wednesday morning, is the arrest folio paper in the Slate, containing news political articles, agricultural and scientific m ater, ales, poetry, anecdotes, household matter, mark ets, tc., Ac. Terms, 2 per annum in advance. Transient Advertisements, $2.00 per ln«n lor first week; ftocents per week for each subsequent in tetion. Special Notices, #2.50 per Inch lor first week; 50 >e its per week for each subsequent week. Business Notices, in reading columns, 20 cents pur line lor first insertion lo cents per line loreaet subsequent insertion. Advertlulng AgontM —FO* TH1— K KNNEBEO JOURNAL, [Dally and Weekly.] 'J !»e following Advertising Agents are author ise,! to receive subscriptions and advertisements 101 the Kennebec Journal: BOSTON l i i S. M. Prttenoill A Co., 10 Slate Street. S. H. Nilis, No. 6 Trcinont Stieet. T. C. Evans, 252 Washington St. Horacr Dodd Washington Street. NEW ICRK I HatchT A Co., 101 Fulton St. URo. P. Kowhll A Co. 40 Park How. Bates A IiOCKl, 34 Park Row. W. W. Shakos A Co. S. M. Pettenoill A Co., 37 Park Row. PHILADELPHIA N. W. Aieh A Co., Chest nut St. S. M. Pettenoill A Co. 701 Chestnut street. IT LOUIS, MO., Rowell A Chesman, cor Third and Chestnut St s ADWCNTA PONT OFFICE. Office Hours. For delivery of letters, from 7.30 A. M. io 8.30 e.m. On Sundays, from 9.15 A. M. to 10.15 A. M. Arrival and Dri'arturr of Mails. Mails Arrivb. Boston, Portland, and West, 2.55 A. M. 3.46and 8.07 P. M. Lewiston aud Auburn, 3.46. 6 and 8.07 P M Bath aud Rockland, 3.Pi and 8.07 P. M. Rockland stage, ria Washington, li I’. M. Walc'oboro stage, via Jefferson, li P. M. Belgrade, West Waterville, Norridgewock and Madison, 1.30 P. M. Winthrop and Monmouth, 6 P. M. Farmington stage via Keadlield, 1.30 P. M. Belfast, 11.42 A. M. and 10.53 1>. M. Belfast stage, 11.00 A. M Skbwhcgan,11.42 A M. Grand Trunk K. K and Canada, 3.46 aud 8.07 P. M. Soldiers' Home 11.15 A. M. and 7.00 P. M. Mails Close. Portland, Boston and West, 5.30 and 11.15 A. M 10 P. M. Lewiston and Auburn, 5.30,8.30,11.15 A. M. Bath aud Rockland, 5.30, and 11.15 A. M. Rockland stage, via Washington, 7.00 A. M. Waldohoro' stage, via Jerter'on, 7.00 A. M. Belgrade, West Waterville, Norridgewock, and Madison, 1.30 P. M. Winthrop and Monmouth, 8.30 A. M. Farmington stage via lteadffeld, 1.30 P. M. Belfast, 3.30 P. M. and 10.00 P. M. Belfast stage, 3.30 P. M. Skow began, 3.30 P. M., and 10.00 P. M. Giand 'trunk It. K. and Canada, 5.30,11.151 ,\1. Soldiers’ Home, 7 A. 31. and 3.30 P. M. Domestic Postage. Drop Letters, per 1 -2 oz. 1 cent. Mail Lettera per 1-2 oz. 3 cents. Books, transient newspapers, audothertn... rl printed matter, (except unsealed circulars) in pack ages not exceeding 4 lbs. in weight, per 2 ounces, 1 cent. Unsealed circulars, merchandise, and samples, in packages not exceeding 4 lbs. in weight, per ounce 1 cent. All matter cot ptepaid at letter rates must be so wrapped that it can be examined, and must col tain no writing whatever, except as follows The sender of suy article of third class mail matter may write bis or her name or address therein, or on the outside thereof, with the word “from" above or preceding the same, or may write briefly or print on any package the number and names of the srticles inclosed. Liquids, glass and explosive chemicals are ex eluded irom the mails. Monet orukh Officr. Especial attention is called to the Money Older aystem as a sale and cheap method sf transmitting small sums ot money through the mails. (irders are issued for amounts not exceeding $50. Larger amounts can be sent to the same person at the tame time by additional orders. Rates. Orders not exceeding $15, ljiccnts. oxer $15 and not exceeding $30, If $30 $40, 20 £40 u $50, 25 Money orders are also drawn by this office on Canada, (treat Britain, (Icrmany, audSwitzerland. Reqistbred Lettbks. Letters, and other yaluable packages, may be registered to sny post-office in the United States, n the payment or letter postage and a fee of ten cento. HORACE H. liAMLEN, P. M. Jan.1, 1878. Hallowrll Poat Arrival and Dkcartirk of Mails. Western Mail arives daily, Sundays excepted, at 09and 800 P. M.; closes at 11.40 A. M„ and for the night Pullman train at 8 P. M. Eastern Mail arrives daily. Sundays excepted, at 5.47 ana 11.55 A. M.; closes mt 3.20 and 8 P.M. Litchfield Mail arrives on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, at 10 A. M.; closes Sundays, Tuesdays and Tbursdavs st 8 P. M. Office floors from 7.30 A. M. to 8.30 P. M. As no mail arrives on Sunday, the office will remain cleeed on that day. Mails made up ou Sunday evening for the Monday morning trams. E. ROWELL, P. M. Hallowcll, December, 1877. 'EMM LEAD COMPANY. Warranted PUKE WHITE LEAD.—Well known throughout New England as the W III I E8T. FINEST and BEST. LEAD TAPE, 5-8 in. wide, on reels tor Cur tain Moki. LEAD RIBBON, from 2 1-2 to 8 inches wide ea reels for Builders. WILLIAM B. HUNT, In hi* elegant and spacious new Stoic CENTRAL BLOCK, Opposite the Post Office, Water Street, Augusta, w’herr he will he pleased to met t all 111* old friuuds and c istomcr*. He ha* a flue line of BOOTS, SHOES AND RUBBERS, embracing ull the various kinds and style*. Burt’s Fine French Kid, Button, five widths, $6.00 Paulding Reed’s and Gifford’s at $5.00. And other grades at from $3.50 to $4.00. A specialty of the Kxtra Slim width* of the above Orstclasj manufactures. I have a new style of MOCCASIN BOOTS, which i* very desirable for Farmer* and Teamsters, lar more preferable in every respcc: to ihose ordinarily sold. A hill Line of LADIES’ MANUFACTURED GOODS, ol all Description*, Cents' Fine Hand Sewed Work, All kinds and styles of RUBBER GOODS Cull at my new store, where there is a special department for eveiy kind of good* iu ray line. I have taril:tie* lor serving the public, not surpassed this side of Bo*lim. Augusta, Nov. 16, 1877. REMOVAL HILL &c HOYT Having HU uod, on margin of from 1 to 2 per cent. Loans ou ail "Blocks,” Bonds and other securl Uel negoita’od. Letters of Credit and Drafts payable in any part of Europe and America, issued by us for the con vcnience of travelers. ggr“BENb FOR CIRCULAR The Nf» lark City Stark Kxrkangr ArkocUIIoi, BANKERS AN It BBWKEBN, Sl-i Broad Strcat. S7 Exchan,. I*la,-e. _ _ lAwllinoH DYE HOUSE, AND W Fancy Dyeing Establishment. Water It., August*. Me, ZlatBlxllBhea 1867. Emile Barbter, A Co. Awarded First Premium at Maine State Fair* 1«70. This well known establishment is conducted by a First-Class French Oyer. Specialty and New Process ol Cleansing. Any kinds of Dress Goods, iu the pieces, or made into garments, dyed, cleansed and rednished. Ribbons, Fringes, Backs, Velvets, Slippers, Kids, Feathers, etc., dyed or cleansed, and finished as good as new. Al*o Gents garment* dyed, cleansed, repaired and pressed ready to wear. Carpets and Lace Curtains cleansed Velvet trimming or sleigbft dyed and restored to the piimilive color, without any ripping. Goods received and return ed promptly by express. Bend for circular price list. C. C, Chandler, Agent for Winlhrop, II. M> rle Decker, Millinery, Ilallowell, L L. Moore, Millinery, Gardiner. J. K. Chapman, Richmond. 1 febl»ij»tidAwtf $32BSanSMBT NEW GOODS Now Opening. P forage and Silk Veiling*, Edging*, 1fen*§Pant*9 Seek Tit*, Wallet«, Ruches, bilk Handker chief*, TotreU, bus vernier*, Patent Med icine*, Coreete, Woolen and Cotton Yarn*, Kid Glove*, Perfumery, Overall*, Paper Collar*, Ocershirt*, Undershirts, Drawer*, Lowest Prices Ever Kuown. New Lot Towels at 5 cts.each. Ball Knitting 5 am, 4 cts.a hall. New Lot Kul Glove* for 50 cts. a pair. Men’- Hii-pender*, 15 eta. a pair. Ladies’ Worsted Jackets reduced to 45 cents. Good Elastic Cord, I cent a yard. Clark's Machine Thread only 5 eta a spool. Ladies’ Worsted Legging*, very cheap. Chlldrin's Leggings, very cheap. Undershirts and drawers, 24 cl* each. Closing out rase* at reduced price-. .boa Foam Hood*, selling out cheap. ’Nice Writing Desk* lor Mcent*. Two Ladles’F ine Linen Handkerchief* 25 cent*. All Linen Bosoms for 17 cts each, I adie*’ Collar* and Cods, 25cts a set. Good Note Paper, 5 cts a quire. Ladles Undervests cheaper than ever, now 42 cia. Ladies bilk Handkerchief* only 20 cts each. New lot Ladies Wallets lor 10 ct*. bhawl, Karo and Cuff Pius, Very low. Gent’s Undershirts and Drawers from 24 cts up. Men’s Cardigan Jackets from $1.01 to $1.75 each.', Men’s Uihoed Colton and Wool Hose, 15 cts, New lot ot La kies all bilk tie*, 25 cts. Men's Heavy Dark Pants for $2.00 a pair. Ball Woolen Yarn, all colors, 20 cts. Woolen Yarn (*kein 4 ct*. Kubber Pocket Combs’ only 5 cts. Ladies’ all Linen Cuff* for 25 cl*. 1 Mldren’b Wo den iimr, from lie to 26c a pair. Men’s Linen Covered Paper Collar*, III cts. a box# Men’s bu*pender* lor 15 i ts. u pair. Kubber Fine t ombs 5 cts.each. Good Tooth Brushes for 10 cts. Good Elastic Cord, lc a yard. Filly Picture Albums frotu 7.5ct*. to $2.00 each. Ladies’ Work Boxes, 75 cts. each. Ladies’ Long Bustles, very cheap. be truck’*. AVer’s Wing’s Wright’* Pills, 2> cts. Ayer’s Hair V tgor 5 cts. Sanfords Jamaicu Ginger, 40 ct*. bit Molds Catarrh Cure, cheap, Kutdi’s .Sarsaparilla and Iron, cheap. Hosteller's biomaeh Bitter*, cheap. Adam-oil’s Botanic Cough Balsam 25 cts. Aiwood’s Jaundice Bitters 25 cts. Johnson's Anodyne Lluuucni 25cts. Hagan’* Magnoi.a Balm ouly 50 ct-. Bent Brown Duck Overall* 50o a pair. 5 Ladies’ F iue Handkerchiefs loi 25c. J Paper* ol Good Pins lor 10c. New lot 10 Bone Corsets for 5oc. Extra ; Third Cabin.AD; Steerage, f JO, includ ing Wine, be.Ming and utensils. LOUIS DK BKBIAH, Agent YY Broadway. in t: J tAw lni MUCH IN LITTLE.» Bunk ti’s Floral lland-Bouk, Every I. ly entitled lo onn. Call and get one, tree, at TITO IMH-S DHUUMTOHK. _ lanll-jtr AIL KWMOF REPjlinttjyROUPTLYIMt AT IATTOED A a>.t, -pi- Mai—, ISlOM OF THE UOLDIW liPW.J J oetiral. UffCLE JOE. BT ALICI CARRY. I have in memory a little story, That few indeed would rhyme about but me; 'Tis not of love, nor fame, nor yet of glory, Although a little colored with the three' i In very truth, 1 think as much, perchance. As most tales disembodied from romance. Joe lived about the village, and wna neighbor To every one who had bard work teas; If he possessed n genius, 'twas for labor Most people thought, hot there were one or two, Who sometimes said, wbeu he arose Is go: “Come in again and tee us, Uncle Joe 1' The “Uncle" was a courtesy tkey gave— And felt they could afford to give to him— Just at the matter makes of some good sieve Au Aubt Jemima, or an Uncle Jim; Aud of this dubious kindness Jo was glad— For fellow, it waa all he ever had! A mile or to away he had a brother— A rich, proud muu that people didn't hire; But Jo had neither sister, wile, nor mother, And baked his corncake at his cabin Are After the day’s woik, hard for you or me. But be was never tired—how could he be They called him dull, but be had eyes of quickness For everybody that ke could befriend; Said one and all: “how kiad he b in sickness." But there of coarse, his goodness had an end. Another praise there was might hays hoea given, For one or more days out of every seven— With his old pickaxe swung across his sbowlder, And downcast eyes, and slow and sober treed— He sought the place of graves, and each beholder Wondered aud asked some other who was dead; But when he digged all day, ndhody thought That he had dose a whit more than he owgnt. At length one winter when the sunbeams slanted Faintly and cold across the churchyard anew, The bell lolled out—alaa! a grave was wanted. And ail looked anxioualy tor Uncle Jaei His spade stood their against bia own roof-tree, There wts his pickaxe too, bat where waa he They called and called again, but not replying; biuoolh it the wiudow, and about the doer Tho suow iu cold aud heavy drifts waa lyingr He didn't need the daylight any more. >ue shook him roughly, and another said "As true as preaching, Uncle Joe is dead!” And when they wrapped him in the linen, (hirer And Aner, too, than be had worn till then, They found a picture—haply of the sharer Ul sunny hope sometime; or where or when, They did not care to know, but closed his eyes And placed it in the coffin where he lies. None wrote hie epitaph, nor saw the beauty Of the pure love that reached into the grave. Nor bow in unobtrusive ways of duty He kept, despite the dark; but men less brave Hsve left great names, while not a willow bends Above his dusi—poor Joe, be had no friends. DRUC STORE. l/nder Granite Hall, AUGUSTA, MAINEt Established more Than Fitly Years Ago. We keep PUKE DRUGS and the FIN EBT CHEMICALS, and give our per sotial attention in dispensing them. We have the Largest Stot k of TOILET and FANCY GOODS to be found In thin city. Our slook of Smokers’ Goods is com plete, containing a choice line of Cigars, Tobaccos, Snuff, Pipes, Ac. We are also agents for all the reliable Patent Medicines. Our prices are moderate. Partridge lirolhers, PRACTICAL APOTHECARIES. jau4-teo«ltt Make Towa Bonds FOR .SALK AT Freeman's National Bank, Augusta. March I, *78. |tf #500 KEWAH1). A reward of ilvt hundred dollar* will be paid for Inlormalion w hich .hall he snfllctenllo procure Ihe conviction ol unv |ier»oo guilty of selling in cendiary II re s in Him citv the present municipal year, the mine to be paid upon the conviction at the incendiary, CHAS. E. NASH, Major. March Mil marit-tly GROCERIES or THE 1 Jer»t Quality, Are Selling Cheap, At II. A. n.CIIANDLKIl’M. nov^tt-itf Market Squara ACMTaNB OTHER SEAT BP, FOR SALE rERT CHEAP AT SAFFORDAOO.'S. loi Water Htroet, Auttuatu. AUBURN FOUNDRY COMPART Iron Founder* »nrt NICKEL PLATERS (Licensed by the Called State* Niekel Oo., m New York,) ADBIM, MAttR. aa-All Order* will have Prompt AtltsIMe __*£»_n_ Call and Mae the “TOX.’’,, AND OTHER BREKCH-LOADINU BUNS, it sirrsii a cs.i snr mu, A senate, Malaa.

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0aili JttnnrbK Journal i t r AUUUHTA. Wednesday Moraine, April 3, 1878. Contested Lleetlun Cases In the House. At the beginuing of the present Con gress thera were seventeen contested elec tion cases to be decided in the House. Of these four have been decided, and in ev ery case the decision ha* been in lavor ol the democratic claimant. The democratic majority seems to take it for granted that ila chief business in all such contests is to lnorease the number of democrats in the House. A republican claimant ol a seat has no rights that the majority feel in the degree bound to respect, if is case may be strong in a legal point of view, but bis politics being opposed to the dom inant party in the House, his plea for jus tice avails him uotbiug. All that his com petitor has to do is to present his creden tials as a democrat, and forthwith lie is in vited to walk in and take possession ol the coveted seat. If the democrats continue in the course they have begun in relation to these con tested seats, they will more than double their majority betore the sessiou closes,but at the same they will have made a record of partisan injustice so outrageous, glar ing and indefensible, that it will react up on them in tbe coming elections. In the last case decided, that of Dean vs. Field, there were nine democrats in the House who refused to follow the party leaders and voted in favor of Field Mr. Potter ef New York, a leading democrat, in a speech upon the same case expressed his opposition to the course of bis deuiocratic culieegues in these significant words: •‘Iserved in three republican Congresses I MW the great abuses perpetrated in elec tion cases by tbe votes of gentlemen on the other side abuses that made my boil then, and that still excite my indignation when I think of them. But I do not propose to get even with the republicans by doing injuetice election cases in our turn now or to do anything else iu these cases than I believe to be exact justice." Mr. Potter's protest did uot prevent the n»Mi"g of Field, end will not hinder tar tbeir contemplated proceedings ol a simi lar hind by the democratic majority. Tbe leaders ere bound to make their majority large enough for any coutingeucy, and ol such material as will follow them without eaktog troublesome questions, and the hall done honest democrats in the House can not prevent them. But what a contrast there is between such extreme, inexcusa ble partisanship as this, and the “no par ty," "reform," “independent’' sentiments which the democratic press, speakers and leaders have been lavishing upon tbe pub lie for several years past! From tbe New York Tribune. An Example of What llie .South Wauts. Tbe Solid and hungry South 1ms been mpdest. since the recess. Mot including private claim*, or bills for the relief ol individuals, the measures introduced since tbe recess would involve the expenditure of only about $42,0o0,i*K) at the South. Before the recess, such bills were intro duced involving the expenditure of about 150,000,000, so that the little bill ot tbe Solid South appears at present to reach $192,000,000. it is uot to be supposed that the bills offered cover a large propor tion ol the demands which will be made when a Southern Democracy gains con trol in both branches of Congress and in the White House—if ever. Shrewd man agers do not care to expose their meas ures to defeat by thrusting them upou a body naturally adverse, and during the session just preceding C ongressional elec tions. The most daugurous measures, ii 1* safe to say, will wan a better opportu nity. By far the greater number will be held back until a lavuring Senate and President may give hope oi success. Only some traction ol the appropriations demanded, we may he sure, are included iu the $192,000,000 thus lar made visible to tbe naked eye. If ever the South camps in the White House and the Senate, as it is now encamped iu the House, we shall hear more about its wants. So thoughtful citizen will forget that claims far exceeding in magnitude those which cau be called public are now hungri ly awaiting the translero! the Government into favoring bands. During the last! Presidential campaigu some information J as to these claims was gathered. Those Which had then been pushed so far as to have a place in the official records, were even then so numerous and so large as to in volve aD expenditure exceeding in amount tb« entire National debt. So startled was the country by these disclosures, aud so plain was it that utter bankruptcy would Wlow any opening of tbe door to private claims for losses during the war, that Mr. Tliden himself deemed it necessary to break through the reticence usual in a Presidential candidate, and threw aside lor once hi* remarkable caution, in order to assure the North that he did not mean to favor these schemes. The declaration did him little good, it was seen that tbe South was very much iu earnest, and that ■oDemocratic President could be trusted to resist to tbe end the demands of the ruliOf elements in that party on such an issue. Moreover, hi* letter was an ao khdvrlodgment that, with any President who could not reaisi, there would be real danger that tbe country might be swamped by thfe readiness or a Democratic Congress ttf yi*J4 to Southern demands. Lillie has been said of these measures at Adi session. They are of such a char neSr+kml they would certainly be defeat ed by a Republican Senate, or a Republi can President, ui^caa the division of par ties would be greatly changed. But It would be folly to suppose that these claims ace fdrfdttau. Men who lost all their during the wu, ur ao Important i part of their property, do not forget that a Democratic victory would give them 1 more than they could expert to accumulate in a life-time of labor. It is easy for them to keep alive the hopes of ueighbors whose losses were smaller, or in part or wholly imaginary, aud il has come to pass that a large proportion of the citizens ol the South, including nearly all the men of local influence, consider that they have a perfectly valid claim against the United States Under a Republican Administra tion they expect not a cent. Under a Democratic Administration, these claim ants will make it too hot for any Demo cratic member of Congress who relu-es to support such a bill as that of Mr. II G. Kiddle, for example. Mr. Kiddle ol the Fourth District of Tennessee, early iu 1870. offered a bill providing: That the Secretary of War he anil he is here by zulbnnzrd to allow reasonable compensation to all citizens of the United States for the use or occupation of their propeity by the l, uited Slates Army, or any pari thereof, ituiiug Ihe late Civil War, in the same mauoer and under the same regulation* as compensation is now allowed lor tpiarleiiuaster' stores used by said Army. Ibo vided. however, that the affidavit of ihe claimant, supported by Ihe competent testimony ol any reputable citizen, shall be sufficient proof to is tahlish Ihe fact of the use aud occupation ol such property by aaid Army. It wits said that this bill would enable somebody to get pay tor every bushel 4.r) voles. This measure, though Mr. Kiddle is in Congress now, is not vigorously pushed at present. Does not every one kuow why P To press il now would only subject it to de feat, and would lessen the chances of Northern Democrats for re-election. No Secretary of War that President Haves is likely to appoint would serve Mr. Kiddle's purpose. Itul the people who voted lor him expect he will make good his pledges to press his demand, when ever a lavnimg Secretary ol War can be obtained. This is but a sample ut a class of meas ures which are now carefully kept under hatches. F.ir more dangerous than any that are ottered aud pushed at present, these will eouie to the from also whcuevei there is a chance of their success. The Solid South only asks for aboul OiftMi.OUU, 000 now let the Democratic parly have control ol the (rovernment, aud its Kid dles will soon teach the country what they waut. An Estimate as to the Grain Crop. Tbe tUiUticiso of tbe Agricultural Deparlmeui has completed bit estimate of tbe couditiou and prospect# of tbe ciopa for tbe next season. Tbe reporta from 700 correapoudeota of tbe department abow that tbe area under cultivation for cert alt, which baa increased 30 per ceut during the pa>i ten yeara, will during Ihe preaeut acaaon, exceed in acreage any former year. The winter wheat crop, which amount# to aix-teutha of tha cereal crop, will, from preaeut appeaiancea aud wilh a favorable aeaaon, yield 360,000,000 bushels. Tbe corn yield, it ia thought will yield, nut Icaa than 1.300,000,000 buahela. General News. A Tciaa paper wantt Texas divided into twelve Stales, with twenty-four senators in (Jongreaa. The New York Tost sorely limenu became (Jbsiriuau Wood baa cvnaculrd to sti ike out the clause ol bis tariff bill allowing free trade in sbipt. Madame Christine Nilsson baa been appointed singer to tbe Kusaian court, and lias leceived the decoration of Alta aud Sciences. In uol icing tbe total ol tbe money demands ol tbe South upon Congress, tbe Vicksburg (Miss.) Herald says that tbe South will ucverget oue-half us much as she is entitled to. Jobu U. Gough said ft the close of a recent lecture that he iuteuded to,go to London to de liver thirty lectures in June, after which he would go to tome country wbeie tbe Eugliah language i> uol spoken, and there be meant to rest. The Itev. U. B. Taylor, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church at Bandlake, N. Y., instead ol preaching a sermon Inst Suuday mede this an nouncement "Tbe board of trustees have not paid my salary, have taken no notice of my de mands, circulated no aubaci ipliuu paper, uor made any other effoit to fulfil tbeir obligations# to me, 1 am badly involved in debt, and do not propose to coitions preaching for nothing. 1 therefore declare the pulpit vacant until God in bis mercy can tend yon a minister who can live on aii aud wear buckskin breeches of hit own make." Occaaionsdly we beer of negroee turning white, but now a Baltimore paper reports tbat a woman wbo eight years ago was a light mulatto, gradual ly changed to a aable hue, and at the time of bei death, last week, was of tbe blackest type of her race. The whole aystem of tbe woman under went a complete tianslurmation. From a stout, portly aud unwieldy person she dwindled away into a thin, spare aud angular form of the typical spinster. A physician wbo attended her tbe last four years could not discover noy cause for tbe singular change. The House Committee ou the Revision of the Laws Regulating the Countiug of the Electoral Vote for Pietddent and Vice Piesident have drafted a bill, to which a majoiity of the com mittee have agreed, to submit an ameudmeut to the Constitution of the Lotted states, fixing the tenure of the Presidential office at six years—and declaring tne President ineligible for re-election. X vote was also taken in committee upon a prop osition to abolish the Electoral College, aud to substitute for it a system by which the popular vote shall be divided according to the uumber of Senators aud Eepiescuiativei, and securing mi nority representation. This proposition failed by a tie vote, but it ia believed that the absent mem her of the committee will favor it. The Utica Observer has discovered that it was Mr. Tilden’s “fine and delicate sense of honor" that prevented his making any return of his in come—he was afraid he might underestimate it. Much of the late Brigham Youug’s personal property was recently told at auction, at Salt Lake. His gold watch brought #900, the guard chaia #300, and his spectacles were sold for a fab ulous amount. lliere are said to be one hundred and twenty one lawyers ia Cumberland county. One of them is a lady—Mrs. Clara A. Nash, who ia in partner ship with her husband. B*T, WiHiam l.. Jsm, «l Oakland, Cal, a HI/ tivl of 11 ibet, accepted a cal! to the pitildsoci of Oahu College, Sandwich islands. FINANCIAL k OOMtfTECIAL, New %'ork Money Market. fcVENJNy Rbpoht. New York, Apt II2. Money loaned at 4—a7—'on call,and closed al 7— per cent. Sterling quiet al 487—*b7— lor BO days, 4K)%S89 lor demand. Gold opened at 10] and cloned at 101 Carrying rale*, 0—a7 percent. Ho iron tag rule* a»»-. Clearing*, Pi.483 OUO. Canton receipts,$867 000, Treasury disbursed— .84,0ck 1, 104 M11. a at. Paul 44 Preferred 7i% Toledo, Wabrtdi A Wcr>lcrn 18% Pieferred 0>»— Pin vburg A Fort Wayne «1.% Ter.e Haute 4— Preferred I Allou 74% Preferred trj Ohio A Ml9*i-ilppi w— Delaware A Laoka waua f 4— A. A P. Tel. Co. M— Q unvy 10*% Boston, Hartford A k.ric, (drat) 13% (guar.) 13s Indiana Lcntiul 0% g it. a 1. lull* ai. Joseph II s Cen. Pacific boride 10'*% Uuiou loh% Oruiit 10J hiuking Fund H.» HomIoii Slock Libia [Sales utibe Brokers’ Board.) Boston, April 2,1878. Eastern Railroad, 0 a7*, Boston A Maine Railroad, lto^alnfl1, Portland, Saco A Portsmouth, Ml a so Boston A Maine Kai road 7s, HI *a Eastern Railroad (uew), a02*t Maine Slate Us, 112— uuuo t'lucago Produce market. Chicago, April 2. 1878. FLOUR—Extra spring 4.5uu5.o0; western .4.50, southern o.no. WHEAT No. 1 spring UJVaU; So. 2 gilt edge 113*4; Regular. in.S.i, Cash. 1.12‘, u—, May, 112!,«June, 1.12—at.lift; No. 8, I.04S reject* ed w*. CORN Sales gilt edge, 42**; regular, 42l*a—. ea-h 42lta—; April, 44—a—; May, 44 a—, June 13% 143v July, 43V; rejected 3»»‘*. OAFS Cusu 16:A April 26',aoo—; May. 25% a 27V June 28V28V'. U4 E—58 V BARLEY— 45 V. DRESSED HuGS-4 I2h4.I2S. I'OKK—CasU 945—a9.50—; April 9.45--a60— 9 0ou*a May Utioa^V; June, 9.07*fa80; Inly 9.45—. La HU—Cash 7 Tl -u 22*4 Apill 7.1*—a*.15, May 73uu30*a; June, 7.30 a*.*; July .12—a7.15. Ill LK AlEA Ts Shoulders 3*4 i5%, short rib sides 5-a—5; short clear rib *4ao .clear sides WHlaKEY—101. FREIGHTS—Corn to Buffalo 3** cents; wheal do 4 cents. RECEIPTS— Flour 9,000; wheat 93,000; corn. 99,500; oats 8t,CoO; ryei*5,onO; barley 14,nOU. SHIPMENTS—Flour 9,000: wheal 21 ooo; corn 119.000; oats 2U.O00; rye 8,6>0; barley 7.UU0. BO*TO\ n 1C 14 n. Saturday, .March to. FLOP The market i* firmer, and prices are about D l*u25c per bbl dlONsl-Purk is a little tirmpr, but the de mand is light. Lurd Is quiet. Beer is u altered and the sales confined to small lots, biuokcd Hams are firm and in steady request. We quote Poik at 3al4 lor dear and backs; mess at $tl 25 all .'Si; xtra prime ul $0 75 ilo per bbl. Lard ai sUni'j" pt r lb lor city and Western iu a jobbing way. NapbeyV kettle rendered leal Lard atlo’hc lor 2 Ib pails,I0l*e lor 3 lo do, 10’, e lor 5 lbs, *oc tor 10 Ib-, and l.c for I lb cups. Fuiruank’s kettle rendered leal lard al 10>gC lor 3 lo pails, lo'4c lor 5 lb-' do, 10c for lo lbs do, He for I lb cups 11V* p**i Ib ior pints. Miioked Hams ut H'gdH’gO perib lor ity ami Western, and 10'4‘al0‘, a l,r iuucy West ern covered- Extra time* beet al $12 0>al3 00. plates at $13 00ul4 50 per bbl.. ItU TTEtt— We quote choice creameries at 30a 36c; choice dairies at 20.23c; fair to good do ui 12a Iti common al Tuioc, choice new at 28a32c; lair to good new al 20a25c; Uutiuda common to goad at 10 u20*; lactory packed Wemern at luaDc per lb. Jobbers* prices are two or three cents per Ib above tbe.-e quotations. Lll KM E—There is not a heavy stock of cheese here, hut with a light demand prices are not very strong. We quote fine Itnlorj at I3al3.^c; good dual l2iI.M,i; medium ut Ida 11c, and common al 8uUc per lo. E-.G8—The market remains dull; an 1 iresh Ea derQ are offered ul l2l.ilO'«c, witu a liberal supply. BEAN'—1 be maiket is dull and puces are weak. Pea beans are pleuly uud dull, wit i but a sba le difference in price between pea and me dium bcuus. We quote me .uims ut 00al To lor choice and $1 50ai 55 for common. I*ca bean* ut$l t5a 1 ldb\ all wholesale and retail druggists and dealers through out tha United 8tat* s and Canadas. WKFKS*& PoT TER, General Agents and Wholesale Druggists, Boston. Mass. _ a COLLINS’ VOLTAIC PLASTER IS SIMPLY WONDERFUL. Kihqstov, Minn., April SW, 1877. S I consider Collins* Voltaic Pi.asTkh the best plaster 1 ever saw, and am recommending tliem to all. C. McMobbow. Hlmr. III., April 18.1H77. It has done my i»oy mure goo.1 than all other nn-uicim-s. He now goes to school, lor the first time In three years. Eliza Ja.nl Dcffielu. Kmiia. 111., I April 4. 1877. S I like the one I got u II. They are the best plasters, no doubt. In the world, to. L. McGill. Ash Grove. Mo., a March 41, 1877. Accept my thanks for t!ie good d( rived from the two Col libs' Plasters sent me some time ago. W. C. Moore. COLLINS’ VOLTAIC PLASTER for local pains, lameness, soreness, weakness, numb ness, and inflammation of the lungs, liver, kidneys, spleen, bowels. Madder, h art, an l muscles, is equal to an army of doctors and acres of plains ami shrubs. Bold by all Wholesale and Retail Druggist-* through out the t'nlted States and Canadas, ami l y W'FhKS A; POTTER, Proprietors, Hoston, Mh.-m. apr-3twerW R Wau> Augu.U, March 18. 1878. marlg-ttf KALLOCH, I.ate .investor to A. C. DANA Hat n t/tot ed hit stock of DRUGS, MEDICINES. AND fancy Good s=*3 TO QUNBY’S UW mm, Oppo site Post Office. Call and See Him. aprlJ-M For the tlouee, For a Party,| For a Woddlnu, For any Oevualon. I We have made arrangements with MR. T. HORIE, at E. Bowses Jewelry Store, Who will take orders, ami make prices the same as ourselves. Funeral Flowers a Specialty. M. E. HUTCHINSON CO. FLORISTS, Portsmouth N. 11. Jant-Ilf CARPETS' CARPETS! CARPETS! LKlGH'lO?’, SCRUTON Ct. Are now opening the largest and best selected stock o( Carpetings they have ever shown, and at prices that must in sure quick sale. The following are some of the most de sirable and ol latest designs: Tapestry llrii«MPl», Lowell Lx. Supeih, Cottou and Wool, Cotton ChuitiN, llempN, Ac., Coma .flatting*, KugN, Car pet Liuing and all other goods usually kept in our stock. 1‘leasc call and examine our stock and learn our prices before purchasing. Leighton, Scruton Co., 17B Water Street, AUGUSTA, ME mar2ti-riw A NEW LINE or COMBS, Hair BrusHest Imported Soaps, AND PERFUMES Jutt received by Devine Howard AT THE CITT DRUG STORE THEIR Tooth Powder is Wnrruuted Not Injurious. iimrlft-ttf Assessors’ Notice. To the Tax Paykhs ok THUC'ITr or Ai oi hta. YOU ARK HEREBY NOIIFIED to bring in Irue an i penec lint* ol your polls, and ad your estates, both Beal and Personal, ol which you were pus.eased su ihe Ural day ol April. I«7a not by law exeur. t Irom laxalloD. Kor Uie purpose of ri oeiy iog said list* and a lminis ering the oath iheroio, authorized, the undersigned. Assessors ol said city, will le In session at their oIBce in tiranlte Block, on each Saturday before the 15th ol May next, lrom bio U o’rlook A. M„ and Iron I to 4 o clock P. M and also on all stormy days before Unit time. Palling to brio# in sucb list* you will lb the new Cenlial Block, opposite the Post Office. Apply to HENRY BOYNTON, Claim Attorney, Opp. the Post Gflice, Augusta, Me. Riar6»Iftw4w The Best Yet I “GO B A 1ST G The Nei F»ty Game t AT FIERCE’S BOOKSTORE. r~ i;* ."n«l orpMn* r*h'i luiu ,:t» I IUI I I eperu. y rur-,1. I’a.nli-.a. nopublio.ty. ini III IVI *,i4U'P b»r purtW-ulur* Dr. C*rl VI iWJbVA'ou. Is; vViMhiuMtuubt.,Cki<ajK..l^ LATEST ANNOUNCEMENT. MRS. M. B. HODGES, lo her new store. CKNTKAJ. BLOCK, is now ready to show the ladies and all her customer! the Latest Styled Good* and Novelties oTthe season. Fancy Ties, Lace Scarfs, Col lars, Cuffs, Ruchings, Wors teds, etc. lOiW L*T OV BAMBlRtig ST TKBI LOW PRICKS. Remember and Call at the New Millinery Store, Central Block, Directly Opposite the Post Office. in_____ TtarmiFw Jerseys For Sale! rpilRKE or fourcows at tffco each. Will miike A. the very beat family cowa. Give very rich milk, milk easy and clone to calving; aniall feeders and very gentle. J. W. NORTH, JR.. M. I*. Augusta. Mar 22,1878. mnr23-reodJW FOR BUMTCTmI STAB of tie EAST IIJ ILL commence her rcgula trip, from the TV Keunobec, THURSDAY, April 4, lb‘8, and will, until further notice, run a. follow* Leaving Gardiner every Monday and Thursday atgo’clock, Richmond at 4, and Bath ate P.M. THE STEAMER CLARION. Will leave Augusta at 12 M., Hallowell at 1.4b P. M., connecting with the above boat at Gardiner. Kor further particulars Inquire of W. J. TUCK, Agent, Augusta. Office st J. M. Ssnborn's, Water St. Gardiner, April 2, 1878. apfcMAwtf State Pensions. rI'llK COMMITTEE ON STATE PENSIONS, ap X poiiiird b? the Mayor and Aldermen, will meet in the Aldermen’s Room, every Weduet-day during the month ui April, at 2 o’clock P. M., lo n ccive applications for Slate Pensions. 8. IIOKBS, i __ HARVKY t HISAM, j t-jmmlUee. Antnuta, March M, 1818, lAwtd SPRING OVERCOATS J Clothing Department We open (Ills week with Full Lines in FIVE IOIFFEFENT STYLES OF Spring Overcoats! These Goods were made in our work room by custom Coat Makers. Customers secure in these goods all the advan tages (f Custom Work with out the extra expense. ONE PRICE STORE. HiMiwrox, Y4SOX €0., Merchant Tailors AND MAM FACT! BEKS OF FINE BEADY MADE CLOTHIKtt, IDO Waiter Streat, AUGUSTA. ME. jT.,Th*Stl PENSIONS. WAU 18 1.2. Soldiers who Served 14 Days IN War of 1812, AND All Widows of Such, Can ob'ain Pension on application properly made Application will be sent on receipt of letter, giving name ol aoldier or widow, and uame of captain served under. Coveruiuent allows our Tees. WEEKS St BLANCHARD, t AUGUSTA, ME.,\ [Successors to the old firm of Bakkr A Webks,] Wur Claim Aifentu. Thin Agency has more records than any once In the County. marU-CwAfwU Third Cvmpetlilve Sale OK P. H. HOLMES’ OIL PAINTINGS, To be Id WATEKVII.I.K, commencing APRIL 1. am) will continue iIhj and evening until the dose of sale, Friday allernoon, April .*1. 1 shall offer some llfty of my Pictures, the meet ot them painted during ibe last winter, and shall sell them in the following manner. The Paintings will he on exhibition day and evening, and I invite all lhat like to see paintings to cull end examine them. Those wishing to buy will bare tbeir names writien In a book, and the price tbey are willing to pay lor such pictures as they waul. Tbe pictuies will be told to those that have bid the highest for them on or before April A, 1474. The book cun be examined nt any time, and any one can bid as often as an. ther bids ever them. All the Paintings will be framed, and Jhe frame will be sold at lbs lowest wholesale price. Tbe place of exhibition will be giveu in tbe WATER villk mail. P. H. HOLMES, Gardiner, Maiee.

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ILoral an* SJttttt ISTetos. The Lewiston Journal thinks that the eight weeks of vacation which the schools there arc to have, is **rather t K» inch of* fowl ttiing.” 1'he wind of the last few days have diied up the uiud in the streets t> a considerable exteut, und the travelling is much improved. Uue mouth uow with an “r" in it, and then the well appreciated oyster stew will have to be dis pensed with. We may look out know for April showers and those beautiful things that that always follow— the “Howers of May." Anothes dock of wild geese dew over the city yesterday morning. They ate gathering fast in their northern laud. Tue semi-annual meeting of the Centennial Club, for the transaction of busiuess, will meet th s Wednesday evening, with Miss Ada Welch. Members are requested to be present. Miss Maxwell, the fashionable milliner, has been at the metropolis examining the spring styles ii her lme, preparatory to a grand opening, soon o come off. Meeting this (Wednesday) evening at the Christian church on Noithern Avenue. Preaching hy Eld. Stackpole. Meetings will continue every evening this week at 7 1-2 o clock. An error of a figure occurred in our item yes teiday, on the Superior Court. It has charge of certain cases where the damages demanded do not e\ceed $1000, instead of $2000, as stated in the item yesterday. That man who picked up a well-tilled pocket hook Monday, and looked around more than half hii hour for the owner, 90 polite that he did not even look into it, threw it iuto the river when he did examine it. At a meeting of the trustees of the Augusta Savings lLnk, it wa* voted that oue bundled dol lars tiedonated to the widow of the murdered ticasmer of the Dexter Saving* Bauk, Mr. Un ion. Another reheaisal of the tmlita»\ diurna to be puseuted by Seth Williams Post iu aid of the >o.dicr's mouument, will take place at Giamte Hull this evening. The drama is to be played on Wtduesday and Thursday evenings of next week, and the entertainment will conclude with a dance 1 Thursday (Fast Day) eveuiog. The mixed train from the west, yesterday fore* i noon, met with an accident when between Rich's ice bouses and Hallowell. The crank axle of the engine broke, disabling the locomotive, which, however, was driveu by its own power to the ma chine shops iu this city, for repaiis. The engine of the accommodation train was sent for, and the mixed traiu airived here an hour late. “The Kennebec Association for the Piotection ol Fish and iame," will meet at the Aldermen’s looms, Granite Hall, Thursday evening, April 4, at 7-30 o'clock. Dr. C» W. Mar in will explain the objects of the Association, and what it expects to accomplish. By-laws will be adopted and other matteisof interest are to come befoie meeting. A full attendance of the member* and all interest ed iu sporting rnatteit is desired. The Juvenile Temperance Club hold a mectiug at their ball this evening, and a full attendance is tie ired. Tnere are now over fif y members in this club, and the young people who beloug take a gicat deal of interest in their woik. An organ ization of the same nature exists in TYaterville, which is well established, and the boy* of our city do not mean to be outdone in the amount of good woik that they shall do. The anuual meeting of the pew owners of the Wiulhrop sti vet Cmversalist chuich was held on Monday evening. A vote was passed approving the action of the committee in extending a call to ltev. W. Whitney, to become pastor of the church. Voted to isise money for the purpose of defraying the necessary expenses, and to adopt the envelope system. The old board of ofticers weie ie-elected. Edward Leighton a well-to-do farmer, living on the Brook road,about a mile from the city,em ployed a young mao to work for him. The young man ha led from Boston, or professed to. The young man occupied a room in which Mr. Leigh ton kept a small trunk containing seventy five dollars. A day or two ago, the fellow and the money disappeared about the same time. Telegrams have been sent to Boston sud else where, to intercept the robber if possible. The follow ing scholars in several of the schools in this city, have not beeu absent for the term ending March 30: Grove street Primary—Eugene BlaUJell, Ellen Freeman, Harry Goodrich, Ida Howes, Harry Iteid. Kendall street Intermediate—Charles Miller, Adelbert Merrill. Chestnut street Primary—William Brann, Fred eric Beale, Frederic Boynton, Freddie Holmes, Walter Dolliver, Otis GokIoq, Cbstle* Gannett, George Gannett, Horace Turner, George Ailee. Crosby street Primary—Benoie Cupp, Cora B. Weeks. When you see the woman of the house jeiking from its hiding place the long-bandied mop, the bandanna haudkerchief, and with a classic eye that can spy out concealed cob-wafcs at a single glance, order a fresh installment of soft and hard soap from tho grocery man—when the double windows rattle off, and the furniture, piled iu the middle of the floor, is covered like au elephaut on the way to a circus—then you m »y reckon that we are fast approaching the period of spring house cleaning; a calamity, which, next to the small pox or scarlet fever, is to be more dreaded than any other pestilence that stalks forth to atflict hu manity. Mr. Samuel Hastings of Sidney, was t>3 years old last October, and though his sight and hear ing are somewhat impaired, his geneial health is good, and he steps as quickly as a hoy. He mar ried in his younger days a sister of the late Hou. Benj. Brown of Vassalboro’, but after about one year of married life the wife died, leaving no off spring, and the old gentleman is kindly cared for by his nephew, Col. Hastings. Mr. Hastings istn the same farm on which he was horn. The farm was settled by bis giandfather at a veiy early day, and has always been kept in the family. The Hastings family built the first saw mill in this sec tion, and pine lumber was so plenty tbst it would hardly pay for manufacturing, and there wss no inducement to steal it. lie took the Journal and read it till his eyesight failed too much, and al ways voted the republican ticket. Psnsaal. Got. Connor will in a few days visit Washing ton, to be absent a couple of weeks. Franklin Simmons, the sculptor, was in the city vqgtcrday, in response to an inviution from the committee, concerning the proposed soldiers’ monument. Fred G. Coffin, formerly of Deering, who stud ied medicine with Dr. Cochrane of Wintbrop, and who recently graduated at the Boston University, is bow piacticing at West Waterville. Rev. Elijah Kellogg, of Ilarpswell, the author of aumerous boys’ book’, preached in the Congre gational church, in Gorham, Sunday evening. In spite of flannels, coughs and colds will make a lodgment in the fryatero. But they are not ten ■nuatvu. Y«U cao dlspoaaesa them with llale* Hooey or Horehonnd and Tar, in lea, time than it takaa a sheriff to execute a Wilt. Sold hr all druggists. Tike’s Toothache Drops care in 1 mutate. apB-.Awlm Krport of Supervisor of School** I Ciedge E. Weeks, Esq., Supervisor Of the schools in August*, outride of the village district, has issued his annual report, in abstract of which we will present to our leaders. Amount appropt ated for support of schools, by the city, $*>,230 00 Amount received from Savings Hauk tax, and interest on the Permanent School Fund, 1.462 82 Amount received from the M il tax, 2,337 50 Amount raised by special taxation by the Village District, 12,862 82 $22,913 14 Total ain’t of school money undrawn 17th Match, 1877, was 5,1354 94 Sundry credits of cash received by Treasurer from Directors of Villagc District, District Agents, and lot* interest on taxes, Ac., 40 76 Making total amount of credits to Dis t riels, #28,508 84 There were in April, 1877, 2,282 scholars in the city—1,225 in the Village District, 1,057 in the districts under the supervision of the Supervisor. Amount apunrtioned to schools in year 1877, was #10,050.32 Of which $5,145 was apportioned to the Village District, aud $4,905.32 to the other districts, apportioned at rate of$4.20 per scholar. The tmin raised by the city, #0.250.00, together with amoiiut teceived from the state, amounted to #10,050.32. out of which $465.92 was letamed and allowed to small disti icts. The following tables show the number of dis trict, name of teacher, leugth of school, and aver age attendance of scholars. Summer and Kali. Terms—1877. 'C u. 7 a 6 u N nue of Teacher. ja-. 0 *§-2 Cl 6 5*51» s A 1 Ida M. Bradstreet. 9 34 1 Ida M. Bradstreet, fall, 11 35 2 Clara L. Down-, 8 12 3 Mary A. btone, 11 24 4 Mclista E. Train, 8 15 7 Mary L. Robbins, 8 9 7 Mary L. Barton, fall 12 9 8 Anna M. Dutton, 9 24 8 Anna M. Dutton, fall 9 26 10 lara J. Dunn, 9 12 11 lara L. Down-, 5 18 11 X 11. 1 lumuhii v, fall 10 15 12 Helen D. Whiting, 9 20 14 X H. Humphrey, 8 13 16 Ellen M. Cauipsou, 7 22 16 Ellen M. I.ampsou, (all 7 15 17 Emma J. Thome. 8 21 18 Adelia N. Gardner, H 16 18 Adelia N. Gardner, fall 8 20 19 Etta C. Goiharn, 9 6 19 Etta C Gorham, fall 9 7 20 11. Ella Wixoo, 10 29 20 May Hodge-, 10 41 20 Clara J. Dunn, fall 10 21 20 May llodges, fall 10 40 21 Delia A. Clsik, 8 14 21 Della A. Clark, fall 13 15 22 Alice Morrill, 5£ 18 22 Rose U. Clement, fall 5 23 at rie V. Merrill, 8 24 23 Vioiette Small, fall 7 21 24 Nellie Prescott, 8 13 24 Nellie Prescott, fall 11 14 25 Eilen M. (Hidden, 8 8 25 Ellen M. (Hidden, fall 8 9 26 I. M. Randal', 8 33 26 I-abel 8. Fieucb, 8 45 26 Ellen A. White, fall 11 35 26 Label 8. French, fall 11 60 27 Mary L. C'oomoj, 8 16 27 Mary L. Coombs, fall 6 15 Winter Term—1877-78.

y 2 '—v G Name of Teacher. M— "g o tigi s-g 0 e-fs tl A* L s 1 A G. Bowie, 2 A. F. Warieu, 15 22 3 Ella C. Hilton, 13 22 4 E. F. McFailaud, 12 16 8 Anna M. Dutton, 12 21 10 Emily W. Milliken, 10 16 11 Mis. X. II. Humphrey, 12 Bertha L. Hoyt, 14 15 13 Della A. Clark, 10 n 14 Mrs. X H. Humphrey, 12 18 16 Mis. Ellen M. Lauipsou, 11 17 17 George H. Bussell, 8 15 18 .John H Reed, 20 Clara J. Dunn, 12 26 20 Clara .1. Dunn. 20 Carrie M. IJ^by, 12 26 20 Carrie M. Libby. 22 Rose R. Clement, 13 23 23 C. F. Peasley, 11 18 26 Joseph Colburn, 8 35 26 La 8. French, 8 40 27 Samuel Shaw. 12 20 Number of children registered in summer schools, 581 Average number attending summer schools 487 Number of children registered iu winter schools 444 Average number attending winter schools 361 Number of schools taught by female teach ers io summer and fall 41 Number of schools taught by male teach ers in fall 0 Number of schools taught by female teachers in winter 12 Number of schools taught by male teachers in winter 8 Average wages of female teachers per week, excluding board $4 37 Aveiage wages of male teachers per month, excluling boa id 25 57 Average cost of board per week 2 17 Fair and impartial comments are made on the condition of the schoo s aud the suc cess or want of success of teachers. The Supervisor concludes that the schools tor the most part, during the year,have been very profitable aud interesting. Trie agents have al ways always been anxious to discharge their du ties faithfully, and have manifested great interest iu the schools. There bus been hai uiouiou* action between teachers, pupiL aud parents; great cau tion has been exeicised in the examination of teacheis; the importance of seeming the services of experienced t.achers is set forth, aud the qual ities of such are briefly stated. Mr. Weeks has made a model Supervisor, aud would have been continued in the office had not his larye business called for bis undivided atteu tiou. Teachers ami pupils, for whose intere ts he has laboied, will remember him with giatilude. Nuprrlor our t. White house J Pr«sl«l tug. Tuesday, April 2. lion. William P. Whitehouse took his seat up on the bench at ten o'clock this morning, and opened the (list term of the Superior Court. Rev. Mr. Curtis of the Unitarian Church, made the opening prayer. Proceeded at once to call the docket, for the purpose of ascertaining in what cases a jury trial was demanded. Somewhbt more tbau half of the whole uumber on the docket (183) were fouud to be of that character. According to the act cieaiing the court, all the rest, if contested at all, will he heard and decided by the Judge. No juries weie summoned for this teim, as the time allowed by law for the defenduut to file his pleadings has not vet elapsed, and a jury could not he employ d. The Judge will sit three or four days to try a few ot the cases where both par ties have waived a jury trial. There was quite a full atiei-dance at the bar to day, and all seemed pleased with the auspicious beginning. The expriss end in view in establishing this court, is to obtaiu judgments without the iuter miaahle delays that have attended the old system in Kennebec. If that end shall he attained, as with an honest effort on (be part of the bar it may he, the public will sustain it and pay the addition al expeuse without complaint. Nominations by I he liotereor. The following nomination* were made by the (iorernor yestenlay: Fred Marker, Presque I»Ie, Sheriff «of Aroos took Co., vice Herrin, deceased. 11. II. Burbank, Saco, County Attorney of York Co., vice Dual, resigned. H. I.Cuminiugs. Portland, Commissioner of Pharmacy. Ira P. Booker, Brunswick, Trustee of Military and Naval Asylum at Bath. tVluthrop I.ocals. The annual meeting ot District No. 4, (village district) in Wiothrop, took place on Monday even ing the 1st inst. The following officers weie elected: Moderator, Dari Jones; Clerk, J. M. Benjamin; Directors, A. P. Snow, M. b., B. R. Reynolds, Elliott Wood. Report of Unsocial committee was read by Col. C. A. Wing, abowlng prosperous-condition of schools. The meeting was large, nnmboriog about one hundred. A Maine Educator Uonr. Ttiosa who saw tbe brief announcement in our telegraphic columns, end who knew the man, must have been paiued at the intelligence of the death of Mr* Charles B. Stetson, the sad event occur ring at Newport, R. I., whither he had gone for the benefit of his health. He hat indeed beeu an invalid for years. He was born in Durham, iu this State, aud after studying at Bowdoin College, taught school several year* iu Texas. Return I ing to Maiue, he became editor of tbe “Demo eratic Advocate/' published at Auburn, aud con tinued iu that capacity until the paper stopped. Tbe most cl his life has been devoted to literary and educational puisuits. He was one of tbe I pioneers with the late Warren .Johnson In the es tablishiueiit and couduct of State and county in Istitutes for teachers, being Mr. Johnson's ardent co-laborer in the practical aud solid woik of these institutes. This mission alone stamped him as i one of tbe most cultured aud successful educators in the State, if not in tbe country. Many Maine teachers wi.l to-day recall his useful lessons in the art of reading, his clear aud forcible instruction in all the branches of common school and gtaded study, aud more especially his essays aud illuat: a j tions ou the art of drawing. He prepared several works on this subject, which were published by J. K. Osgood Co., Boston. He removed to Boston about 1872, where he was in tbe employ ef this firm, continuing with them until failing health compelled him to seek rest. He leaves a widow daughter of the late Elisha Stetson of Auburn) and one son (Robert) who gives much promise ot usefulness, and a daughter. Muiicheatcr I.orals. We learn that Mr. C. M. Bailey of Winthrop, will visit the Stale of Georgia this week, for the pur pore of attending the National Sabbath School C onvention which will convene at Atlanta before 1 many days. Farmers are cutting up their next winter’s sup ply of wood. i ke roads are extremely muddy. They are also full ol holts and pitfalls caused by the heaving of the grouud by the frost. Pensioner* of the war of 1812 are quite plenty. Lawyer Carlton of Winthrop has entered sixty names as v aiinants to pensions under the recent act passed by Congress. The pensioueis are all ageu men, and it will be n help in a lime of need to mauy of them. '1 he raising of onions will he followed quite extensively the coming season by seveial fanners oi Wiuthiop. Mr. Daniel Bobbins will sow au acre, Mr. Martin Faster one hall acre, and other ianners one-quarter of an acre. Mr. Bobbins took the first premium on onions at the Kennebec Coun»y Fair, held at ltcadfield at Beadlieid last fall. i'be }ellow Danvers variety is the kind gen erally sowed. It is mild flavored, yellow skinned ami an enormous yielder. It has been known to yield under extra’ cultivation, a* high as one thousand bushels to the acre. Unions should be sowed on exceedingly rich ground, aud have most thoiough but shallow cultivation. Travel still continue* on the pond. Farmington I.orals. The new bell of the Methodist Lpiscopal church was raised to its position in the bell tower last Satuiday. It weighs a ton and has the names of the committee appointed to puicbase it, cast on its surface. In after year#, when time has lent its destroying influence to the works of men. and generation after generation shall have borne away the people of succeeding centuries, these names w ill remain, as those of old mar’yrs, imprinted permanently on the page of glory. At preseut they are merely engraved on sounding brass, but in the future they will be written in characters more precious than gold. Fiaok Hayden, the young man who was kicked in the late a few day* ago, will not t>e so bad y 2>i. Ballard’s orchestra of Lewiston is to give a con cert soon. A shooting affair occurred in Temple recently. *L B. 1’erbam weuttotbe house of oue Hildreth to settle up some persoual matters, but before he got through he shot Hildreth in the left side above the heart. The ball happened to strike a rib, and glancing made only a tlesb wound. Perbam is held in the sum of five hundred dollar* to appear at the uext term of the supreme judicial court to be bolden at Farmington. We Call Special Attention to the important advertisement of a well known and reliable firm, published to day. The very strong testimonial of a well-known and honorable citizen is a sufficient guaiautee of the value of this new' and wonderful medicine for the cure ofibcu nialiam, neuralgia, lumbago and like diseases. Heed’s East India remedies are becoming tbe most popular aud effective rheumatism cure ever intro duced into this countiy, and as they become fully known and appreciated wiA be the standard med icine to be kept and used in every family. _»p!3 tty Boston and viciuitv are becoming familiar with SLIPPERY ELM LOZENGES fur cough.. For sale by all Druggists. an well A Co., corner Washington and Winter St*., Boston. A Gentle Hint. In our style of climate, with its sudden chang es of temperatuie,—rain, wind and sunshine of ten intermingled in a single day,—it is no wonder that our children, fiicnds and relatives are so oltt n taken from us by neglected colds, half the deaths leatilnng from this cause. A bottle of Boschee’s (inham >yrup kept about your home for immediate use, will prevent serious sickness, a arge doctor’s bill, aud perhaps death, by the use of tdree or four doses. For curing Consumption, Flemorihages, l’ncumouia, Severe Coughs, Cioup or any disease of the Throat or Lungs, its success is simply wonderful, as your druggist will tell you. German Syrup is now sold in every town aud village on this continent. Sample bot tle for tiial, 10c.; regular size, 75c. declO-feod&wtf fBarrtrti. In Clinton, Mar. 28, »v Rev. 8. L. Hanurom, Charles M Gray to Mis* Ida W., eldest daughter of tien. H F. Harris, both ol Angutda. In liurnbatn Mar. 21, by i-ame, L>.. v *1 R. Carr of Burnham, to Mrs. Maggie North way of Cleveland, Ohio. KNOX HOTEL, SI Vt f 3 Thomas on, Maine. Win. K. BICKFORD, Proprietor, Reaped'iitly announces the above Hotel. Having been thoroughly Renovated, Remodelled and Furnished, is now open for permanent and transient gurxts. No pains will be spared, conducive to the com fort and convenience ol Its patron*. Commodious Sample Rooms tor the accommodation of Commercial A gents. Coaches leave this house for sll passenger trains. Also a ilaily line of stages lo the surround* log country. A Urst class livery s able connected with the hen. e. aprl-tlwtf Lost! AUOSSOMKR RUBBER COST, between the Insane Hospital and Mr.. Wm. Brook.’, ou Arseusl street. Whoever finds the sane and will rntnrn it to the Hospital shall be rewarded. H. W. HARLOW. Angnsta, Mar. H'. marXMSt NEWS BY TELEGRAPH -TO TH1 Saily jKfnnfbc* Journal PUKT'KAND. Murine lii'igMcr. Portland, April 2. Schooner Alligator, Cal ais for New Bedford, leaking id upper works, put in here Monday Killed. Patrick Cldboulej was killed at Cumbeiland Mills, this afternoon, by a derrick falling on him. Defalcation. I The collector of ltaymood is a defaulter for five hundred dollars. His bondsmen will make it good. Ul DDKFUK D. Annual Meeting. ltibDEPOHD, April 2. At the annual meutmgof the llardy Machine Company of Diddeford, llish worth Jordan was chosen President, ltichard M. Chapman, Treasurer. The old hoard of directum was re-elected. MACHIAS. Fire. Malthas, April 2. John (jillispie's house at Whitneyville was burned Monday night. I.osa on bouse and furniture $1,300; insured $700. YAKMOIT1I. Death. Yarmouth, April 2. Capt. I). C. Coring, aged fifty-three rears, a sea captain, dropped dead in the post office yesterday afternoon, about thiee o’clock. A physician was quickly at band, but lie was beyond all aid. Cause, heart disease. Disasters to Maine Vessels. A New York despatch says the ship P. It. Hay eltine, wrecked off Cape Horn, was built in 1870, at Belfast, and was rated first class, wai ranted fi r twelve years, full rigged ship of 220 feet in length 43 feet beam and 25 feet depth of hold, valued at $140,000 and owned principally by Captain E. II. llarriman. She waa chartered and loaded by Se meousion A Homeo ot New York, agents for the San Francisco A New York line of clipper sbips, wbo loaded her with the usual variety of merchan dise. About 100 shippers were represented in the cargo. There were 27 persons on boaid when she sailed. Capt. E. H. llarriman was a native of Stocktun, Me., and a resident of Belfast, 50 ycais old, and married. The second mate, Han iman, sod ofthe Captain, was about 21 years old. 'ibe rest of (be crew were mostly fo re ignei s. NEW HAMPSHIRE. Attempted Suicide. Portsmouth, April 2. Jere Gunaison of Lit tery Point, cut bis throat and also severed an ar tery in bis arm Sunday, indicting injuries which will probably prove fatal. Fire. The house of John Goodwin at Eliot, was par tially destroyed by fiie last night. Loss about 300; insured. Reduction. Dover, April 2. The Cocheco Manufacturing Co. notified their help to day, that a “cut-down” ranging from 10 to 15 per cent, would take effect April 15. MASSACHUSETTS. Attempted Murder. Gloucester, April2. lienj. Lareque, saloon keeper, called into the saloon of J. Center early yesterday morning, and asked fora loan of mon ey. Uu being refused Laioque shot Outer in the forehead, The latter became unconscious, and tbe former dragged bim into the back room and locked bim up for dead. Center regained his sens es yester afternoon and found bis way out aod was assisted home, where he new lies in a critical condition. The ball has not yet been found. La roque was arrested and held in $20,000. Body Found. Lawrence, April 2. The body of Samei.Whe lan, a hostler, missing since March 7, was found this evening floating in the river, badly decom posed. A bottle partly filled with whiskey was found in a pocket ol bis coat. Missing. Pittsfield, April 1. Tbos. Stedmao. Treasur er and Tax Collector of the town ef Fryingham, failed to pat in an appearance at the annual meet ing yesterday, aud there is a state of alarm, as no one knows how his accounts arc. The officers are looking for him to night. He was seen Monday morning at Springfield, having been on a spree since Friday la>t. Strike. Fall Kiver, April 2. Tire weavers id Flint mill this moruiug, followed tbe example of tbe Cbace mill wearers, and all quit work at noon. Tbe alleged statement that tbe Tecumsch mill was making tbe same kind of goods, even paving ibeir weavers half a cent more on a cut than they were receiving, proves unfounded, as the Tecura seh and Richard Borden mills are paying 16 1-s cents a cut, the same as paid by tbe Flint. The latter mill have plenty ol yarn on band and did not care to run unless the weavers worked, conse quently they shut down this noon and will not yrobablv start again this week. The committee appointed by the Chace mill op cratives. met the committee of the "Short Hour Association” and decided that the fact that the Chace mill kad 22 1-4 cents a cut, hut paid ouly 22, was sufficient cause for Ihe weavers to strike, an J advised them to stay out until tbe price was adjusted. It was voted to hold a meeting at the Opera House at an caily day, and further consider tbe matter. Suicide. Springfield, April 1. A 12 years old son of John VY. Faiibeld of Savory, bung himself be cause be was ihieated with punishment. Legislative. Boston, April 2. A resolve to smend the con stitution in favor of woman suffrage, was refused a third reading in tbe State Senate this afternoon, lit to 16. Strike Among Iron Workers. Forty laboreis ot the Fall ltiver Iron Works struck to-day, on account ef a reduction of wages from $1.1,6 to $1 per day. They may possibly resume work to-morrow morning, as tbe agent will be likely to fongo tbe reduction. NEW YORK. Rase Hall. Buppalo, Apiil 2. Tbe national league of base ball delegates adjourned sine dir at noon. Tbe business transacted was the appointing a staff' of umpires, accepting the resignation ol the Lou isville club, and denying the request of the liar vaid College club t« allow them to play with the Bcstons. Anderson. New Yoke, April 2. Anderson took his posi tion at the New Orleaas Custom House, as Collec tor, yesteiday. I iitul Matters. Lost master .1 sines of this city, is advised from Washington that the comm ittee on post office of the House, decided to recommend a retention of the section of the general postal law, which has been stienuou.ly fought agaiust by a number of Boston publishers. It provides for prepayment by stamps, of all the newspapers except weeklies. Failure. The schedule of the assignment of Jalius Simon md Sieymund Stieglelr., furnishing goods, at 67 Walker street, was filed to- dsy, with liabilities of $116,163; nominal assets, $71,824; real assets, $46,744. Arrested. Auburn, April 2. Congressman K. 11. I>uell, of Cortlandt.'.K. Y., was recently srrested by the United States Marshal MacDoiigall of this city, snd taken before a United States Coart, on the charge of defrauding a wdow of $600 pension money. He was released on bail, to appeir at a future time. Duel! claims that be can prodacc a receipt for the money. Tbe caae bee not yet bed e hearing. Electiaa. Schenectady, April 2. At the Charter election to-day, tbe democratic city ticket was elected by a large majority. WASHINGTON. Comm it tee Doing*. Washington, April 1. Tbe bouse comrnitte on judioary to-day agreed upou a bill fo» the pay ment of tbe uuexpeuded balance of tbe Geneva i awaid. It pioposes to refer to the couit of claims tor adjudicated the claims of those parties only who sie actual suffeier* by confederate cruisers, hut without rcfereuce to any exclusion by tbe law ol 1874 ot the decision* of tbe late couit of com missions of Alabama claims. Tbe claims are to be determined under tbe treaty and tbe awaid ac cording to the principle* of equity, justice and the law ol nations. Agreed to by one majority iu the committee. The bouse committee on commerce agreed to appropriate $150,000 toward the improvement of Harlem river, and reduce the appropriations for Fast River and Hell Gate, to $350,000. The house committee ou buukmg to-dav ap pointed a sub committee to conudgr and report upou Stephens' financial bill, introduced yester day. Final action will be taken Friday on Potter's bill for distribution of the work now done by tne buicau of engraving to bank note companies The house naval committee to-dav agiecd to a proposi ion autboiiz ug tbe secretary of the navy to appoint his chief clerk assistant secretary and while acting in that capacity he shall be en titled to a salaiv ot $3500 per annum. Tbe regu'ar weekly meetiug ol the senate finance committee to-day was wholly devoted to hearing arguments relative to the proposed estab lishment of additioual mints. The Tariff Hill. Representative Wood having ui.deistood that some New Yoik merchants and merchant* else where have doubts about the passrge of his taiiff bill, said to-day, it was increasing in strength. The day it was reported it received on the prelim inary que-tions 108 votes on a rising vote, 123 by tellers, 134 by yeas and nays, with seventeen dem ocrats absent. Wood says he kAs no doubt of the passage of the bill in tbe house by tbe tiist of May, and in tbe senate before the close of tbe preseut session. Spiiitual Matter*. The commissioner of internal revenue think* that the asaage of the joiut lesolution ptescnb mg the tune tor the pt> ment oi the tax on dis tilled apu its will result in stiffening the market for spirits, aud the quantity iu the hands of deal ers beiug small theie will be an active demand for l spirits iu the next three months, ho that in his judgment the government will recover some five millious decrease in the past few months. 1 HE COOLIE TK IDE. Am rU'ttn Merchuntinru Engaged in tbe Business. Washinoton, April 1. The secretaiy of the navy has teceived a communication fioui the com manding officer of tbe .South Pacific station, to the effect that American merchantmen arc engag ed in the coolie trade, that is, in the tiansporta ti1.1 TION. Its Reported Conoid r nation by Republi can Senator*. SK NATO It HOWE’S VIEWS OF PUF.SIDEN1 HAYES. Investigation of the Freed mil’. lfo*pi* tal, etc. \i:w \oHK, April 2. Tbe HeiaUI says il aal rumoied in Washington last evening, tbat tbe main topic ol conveisalion in Saturday's caucus, wan Montgomery liiair'a lull in tbe Maryland leg islature, about the presidency the question being vvliat course senator., as republicans, bad better uursue, if Blair’s bill, by parsing both houses ol the legislature, should take a practical shape. Bumoi adds that the general determination ot senators was not to oppose any movement having lur its object to oust Hayes, but tbat nothing was actually decided upon. Montgomery Blair is reported to have (aid last night that Cougress will make the Maryland leso lutions effective by pronouncing President Hayes not eutitled to his posittou, and tbat tbe bill which has hceu prepared will soon be offered. .Senator Howe states to tbe Tribune that be has hundreds of letters from Wisconsin and other paitsof the country, compiimeniiug his speech against Hayes' administration. He says tbit tbe great mistake of the President is that in all his ac tions in legsrd to all bis measures, he thinks he has been acting as icorc.entalive ot the i epubli can party. If not disabused in this idea he will go on in the same corns in tbe name of ibe re publican paily. The demociats, he says, are putting bad meas ures througli Congress, and by the aid of Hayes they become laws, just the same as if that party weie id the majority and held the nation. An investigation of tbrt ed adversely upon the memorial of .lohu M. Co >d bue for rchtoration to rank in tbe army. It was indefinitely postponed. Mr. Randolph introduced a bill granting muni tions of war to the Washing too Association of New Jersey. Uefeired to the committee on military affaiis. The resolution to transfer to the State depait- 1 nient for safe keepiug tbe records of the commii sioo on tbe electoial couut, was agreed to. The bill lor tbe relief of William L. Hicktuun of Missouri, was passed. Mr. Burnside called up as special order, bill to .remove all restrictions now resting in regard to the enlistment ot colored citizens in iruy ai m ol the United .States service. Mr. Rurnside explained there were but two sec tions in the revised statutes that placed restriction upou enlistment of colored men, and the military committee therefore |iasscd as substitute for tne h.ll proving repeals of these two sections. Tue morning hour fcaving expired, Mr. Burn side’s bill to remove all restrictions now in exist ence iu regard to enlistment of colored citizens in the army, was recommitted with an amendment by Mr. Blaine, that hereafter colored men shall have full l ight to ealist iu all arms of the ser vice. Tne senate theu considered the railroad funding bill. Mr. Morrill spoke iu support of the judiciary committee bill. Mr. Harris moved that the bill for the relief of the book agent of tbe Methodist church south be made a special older foi next Wednesday. Rejected, not two-thirds votiog for it. The senate went into executive session, and when the doors were re-opened adjourned. House. The bill fixing the salary of the collector of customs at Plymouth, Mass., at $155 per annum, and collector at Nantucket at 8250, was passed. The house took up the report of tbe committee ou civil service leform, in regaid to the case of door keeper Polk. Mr. Harrison proceeded to explain the report of the majority which had recommended the adop tion ot a t'eldlu ion declaring the office of door keeper vacant. The committee had been, he thought, perfectly uninfluenced bv partisanship, and Mr. INI* had a tair and kituily investigation as auy u.ua could have. He (llainson) had goue into that commit tee with the resolution if possible to save Polk. He had voted for that gentleman for doy tbe senate. Verdict. BlUUU, April 2. It is stated that M Tcha iniU'h, former president of the ministerial council has been found guilty of treason as tbe bead of the military revolt last December, aod will prob ably he shot, several persons who took part in the revolt have alieady been executed. ILLINOIS. English Agents Buying Horses. New York, April 2. It is reported from Chi cago that English agents throughout the West are buying two tboustud borsea, ostensibly for street cars in Scotland and England, but judging bv the character of the aunuals they select, they are in tended rather ini active movements than for draft purposes. They have bought five hundred at Chi cago. Financial. Chicago, Apiil 2. The subscriptions to-day at tbe Chicago suh-tn usury, for 4 per cent, bonds, were #23,000. <4rather Indications lor To-day. Eor New Kuglaud and the Middle States, clear or partly cloudy weather, light northwestei ly wiuds bt-cumiog ramble, atationaiy temper ature and stationary or higher pressure. STATE NEWS. The contract (or building the Manchester Jt Keene railroad has been let to John Dam of Wal tham, Mass., and (ieorge Bonuallic of Lewiston, Me. The amount of lumber manufactured on the Machias river in 1877 was 13,066,000, against 14, 406,000 in 1876, and 18,046,000 in 1876. They have recently bad a drifting snow storm in Eastport. One of Oldtown's oldest aod most prominent cilitent has passed away in Cel. Eli Hoakias, who died Sunday morning, March 31st, aftar a abort illneas. Mr. Hoskins wss born in (Jrafton, X. H-, Nov. 18th, 1798. He went to Oldtown ie 1832, where he has since resided, au active, honorable and luttuential citiaea. Mr. Hoakiaa wan aaa of tba oldest Ma.ous in the Slate, having been initi ated into Mt. Moriab Lodge, ia Jamestown, X. Y.. in 1821. Our Iiiah fellow citisens feeling aggrieved at the treatment they have received from the Amer ican democrats, especially ia the matter#/the re cent contest for school committee ia W era One, ere forming a distinct political orgaaiaation for the pal pose of better secarmg^ksnrrighls^

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pail'n iinuubw Imintal A TERRIBLE NlbHT AT A THEATRE. Once, when a bashful cub, 1 took a plain unsentimental country girl to a comedy one night. I had known her a day she seemed divine; 1 wore my new boots. At the end of the first half hour she had said, ••Why do you light with vour feet so I said "l>id 1 Then 1 put my aiten lion there and kept still. At the end of another half hour she said “Why do you sav, ‘Yes, oh. yes and •Ua, ha, oh eertaiuly very true I’ to ev erything I say, when half the time those are entirely irrevelant answers?" 1 blushed and explained that I had been a little absent-minded. At the end of an other half hour she said, “Please why do yon griu so steadily at vacancy, and yet look so sad?" I explained that 1 always did that when reflecting. An hour passed and then she turned and contemplated me with her earnest eyes, and said “Why do you cry all the time I explained that very funny Comedies al ways made me cry. At last human na ture surrendered,and I secretly slipped mv bools oft'. This was a mistake. I was not able to get them on any more. It was a rainy night; there were no omnibuses going our way, and as I walked home, burning up with shame, with the girl on one arm and my boot under the other, I was an object worthy of compassion, es pecially in those moments ol martyrdom, when 1 had to pass through the glare tlml lell upon the pavement from street lamps. Finally, this child of the forest said: “Where are your boots?” and, being taken unprepared, 1 pul a finishing touch to the follies of the evening with the stupid re mark “The higher classes do not wear them to the theatre.”—Dudley Warner. 1

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This Bank is authorized by the Treasury parliiH'iit to offer lor sale and receive Mip*0, lino, '.no and upwards, at pur amt accrued interest in coin. The Bonds are redeemable duly 1,190 and bear Inieie*t, payaiile quarterly, ou the tlrslday ol Jan I uary, April, duly and October of each >car. and are exempt from the payinent of taxes or duties to the United Stales, mm well as from taxuli »n in hut form by or under State, municipal or local au thority, and will be issued iii registered or coupon Bond* a* prelerrid. Tne intcicst on the ICegistered Bond* w ill be paid by check, issued by the Treasurer ol the I'n11• 11 •Lite*. to the order ol the holder, and mailed to ills address. Order-* by Mail will recoive prompt atten tion. f ull information given upon applica tion. Correapondence invited. ASA P POTTER, President, Boston, dan.81. 1H s. libl-codlm HOUSEKEEPERS ASK YOl’It C.IIOCKIl l'OH THE KITCHEN AND HAND MINERAL SOAP. The But Boat tret iDtrodurrd for riranin" and P«lisliing Tin. fuppfr, HrUln, Knirn 1 00,04 0 oo Surplus of Aaneia, 2 173,033 31 M73.WM 31 ASSETS. Ca*h on hand and in Ranke, $1*3,411 64 Loan* on 1 and oilier .stock* and Bond* (market value >02,45(1225,) payable ou demand, 402,41‘0 On $.>H5,t>7l 64 LHft,b(M) 00 Fiemiuuia due—unpaid and baiauee* ID ibe hand* of Agents, 140.237 22 lniere*t unpaid (due thio duy) 22Ml 95 Kent* due aud accrued, 12.500 ou Total Asset*, $3,173,693 31 Rcaerve for Re insurance of outstanding rlafca, 063,099 91 Reserve for reported lossea, unclaimed dividend", etc 104,, Reserved for coutingenc iea, 3U,uuu 4 0 Capital, l,uuu,0ii0 0u Net Surplus, 666.501 o: $3,1 00 New and .Secondhand Instruments ol live first class makers, fully warranted and ut price* tiial Defy COMPETITION for this class of ill«trumcnts. A*.ENI> WANTED lor ATKIt’S M’PERIOR BKI.I. ORUANSanl PI\NOS. Illustrated cata logues Mailed. HORACE 'N \TKK'i «t .SONS. Manu'arturers and Dealers, *u East 14th St.. New York. Also Ueneral A vent.- for SliONlNOEUS i ii m ited PftfiMlI M OK n nadW 4v DIPHTHERIA! Johnson’s Anodyne Liniment will positively pi vent this terrihli disease and will positively cure nn.c ca rs in trn. information that will save many live-srnt free by mail. Don’t dr'ay a moment. Pre vention is better than cun I 8 JOHNSON A CO.# Bangor, Maine. mar28-4w mm For a Can# of Catarrh \TL II That SANP01 D‘S RADICAL CURE for Jin I I ^Hirrh will not Instantly relieve W w and speedily cure. References, Henry Wells, E-q Wells, Fargo A Co., Aurora, N. Y.; Wui. Bowen, a Esq., MriLttton. Grant and B*»wen, A P® St. t.ouis. Testimonials and treatise W I I hv mail, Piicr, with improved in I In.ii* i >»i I every where. NV EKKs AiJ I 11,v Pol I LK. ITopii i Boston Ma.-s. marl4-4w LADIES IF YOU Warranted the best and cheapest I pfil Hft Dyes for family and fancy dyeing. UULUn Dresses, Cloaks, Coats, Ribbons Tie* F* athers, aiivtliing can lie colored any shade. \nyom- ran use liiem The \ja n.-e is trilling. We especially recommend tin* Black as much better thin logwood, .sold everywhere. Large size ;i.v., -mull si/i* I.k\ t.eta Ltaiuon's Dve Book at the Druggists’, tree. \N ei.i.s, Ki• iiakunon A Co., Pro prietors, Burlington Yt. murl4 4w STOCK 3 RIDGE MANURES Original a l by Prof. Stnckbritlge, Professor of .4g ri ulturt in Hu Massachusetts Agricultural ('allege. Made lor each crop lurnishing the plant food which each leqmre. Used lor 5 years, ami in 1 s77 applied on over 10.00 acres with great success. IM11CE* HKIMU Eli. For sale Kowkrr'* Hill Miid in»ii PhoiphtK of high grade also licmieals. send lor Pamphlet, Muiied free, W. H, BOWKER CO., KONTO\ or ATAV YOltK. mYi 14 4w The above Manures are for sale m Augusta by P. T^- I f A >1 I.EN, n^v i ,irs HOEY OF HOREHOUE AE TAR FOR THE CORE OF Coughs, Colds, Influenza, Hoarseness, Difficult Breathing, and all Affections of the* Throat, Bronchial Tubes, and Lungs, leading to Consumption. This infallible remedy is composed of the IloNtY of the plant Horehound, in chetnic.V union with Tar*Bmm, extracted from th Life Princhi k of the forest tree Anti Baisamka, or Balm of Gilead. The Honey of Horehound Suothfs ani i ii rs all irritations and infh mniations, and the Tar'-balm i i wi1* am* him.s the throat anil air passages leading t" the lungs. Kivi additional ingredients keep the organs cool, moist, ami in healthful action. l et no pre judice keen you from tiling this great medi cine of a famous doctor who has saved thou sands of lives bv if in his large piivate prac tice. !v B.— I he iar-BV.m has no B.\i> taste or smell. 1 Rt( ES $0 rF.N S AM $1 I’KU B«»T11.F.. (Itrat saving t bin lar^r size. Pike’s Tnotlmclic !>ro,ts” Curo in 1 .IliiiitD*. Soi l to. ill Druggists. 0. N. CRITTENTON, Prop., N.Y THERE US NO DOUBT That thousands of children die from deficient or improper nourishment, aid MoiIi.t- and Nurses should see to it that the infant eon-titmion is built up and strengthened by ptopur food before the trying HMIWKR MUVril S come, which are the most dangerous to mfunt life. For this emergency has the endorsement of the of the Matrons and Physician* of the principal Intui t Asylums and L\ing-in llospit «ls in the I’ailed states,and Physi elans ol ail schools have given it their umpialilled approvals'a 1114«111. A M rumors and easily assimilated fu »d. and t*in‘fiulhi adapted for infanta and growing children. is ah*.# specialty adapted to adults suffer in/ from weaWne" cl (he digestive oigans, and, thereiore, these ..lllicted with any symptom* ol INOIOKS I ion w ill tlnd, on trial*, it has all the qualities that have been claimed for it, ai.d all they can desire in the way ot nutrition ai.d strength. WOOLlilCII A Ol)., on every label. 3mos 11 BOWBITiH THE FLOKHT. 1 Will f-entl my new prlreil cntuliigiie free to nil applicant*. It eon :iin- a Iih „ver ONE 'J'UOUbAWU PLANTS, ana at hucli ratea aa to bring them wilhtn the reach ol all. Abutilons 10c. Oalla Lillies 12c. Agcraium* 8c. Cyclamens l.V. Begonia« lac. hrysaulhemums, 10c. Carnations Joe. Fuchsias ]0c,. C'upheas 8c. lienlrdums 10c. Heliotropes JOc. Ivies i,rH*. Prim rosea i;»o. K').'C8 20*. Smllax i»c. Send for Combined Sled \m> plant Cata log i k. SEEDS and PLANTS lorwa «led by Mail Free, and packed so to ensures ii 1.! M. )une£i-ttf E. W. WHITEHOUSE, Freemans Bank Building, Augusta, He., m Dealer In REAL ESI Al E. Hou.es and I.anils to let or for snip. Several de siralilc residences and large and eligible lots of land in Augusta an I vicinity, fur sale. «g-llills collect ed promptly aud without loss. Apply in person o by letter. lantilf H7S. THE FOUR QUARTERLY REVIEWS AM) BLACKWOOD’S MAGAZINE. The Leonard Scott Publishing Co., 41 KAK4 l.\Y fiT., NEW YORK, Continue their nuthnrizrit Reprint* ol' THK KIMMIt Kl.II RKVIKW irhii,; THK KMMIYMKR RKVIKW Utternt), Till LIIMltlM HI llirntLI KKYIKtt ,r,i THK KKiriMI jo.. 41 BARCLAY ST., N V YORK. ff ft mm it til 4’alaioffitf of IVx tlablt anil f loner Sttil for 1*7*. rich in engiuvuigt-, ill be sent tree to all who apply. Customers of last season need not write lor it. 1 offer one ol the lar gest olicct ions ol egt-iablc s» ed ever sent out by any house in America, a large portion of wl l h vm re giown on mv -i\ see I larm-. I'rintetl direc tion* fbr cultivation on uuh package. All seed warranted to be both fresh and true to name; so lar, that should it prove otherwise I will refill me order gratis. A #ir fegelabtet a spiriting As trie oiighial introducer ol the Hoobard squash, Phiuuey’s Melon, Marblehead Cabbtges, Mexican Corn. I offer several new vegetables this season, an-i invite the patron tge of alt tcho are avrious to hare their seed direct In from the grower, frtvh, true and of the very be t strain. JAMKSJ. II. GREGORY, Marblehead, Mass. 4 w 14 Found at last. A perfectly harmless and sure HAIR RESTORER, without lead, Sul ohur, or other ooisonous sub stances. Such is Dr, Costello’s Hair Reviver It not only restores the hair belter than any other preparation, but never lails to cure all dincases ol the scalp, eradicates all scurfl and dandruff, stops the hair from falling off, stops all burning and itch ing of the head, and restores the hair to its original color for a certainty. Remember, this preparation Is WARRANTED to do ail that is claimed for it. It is a pure vegetable preparation. Put up by PROF. J. M. DANIELS, Lewiston, Me. Call on our Agents and get a circular ami see re commendation. Hold by Druggists Generally. •W See advertisement in Weekly Journal. tltawl vl Notice. ri'* HE undersigned having obtained authority by I an acini the Legislature tr*r state ol Maine to s* 11 and convey the I'nion Meeting House at Noith Vss-alboro’, wlih Ihe land and furniture be longing t» said hou-e, Iiavc, in p ireuanee O' said act, sold said ho and land uud inrnlture; and notice is hereby given u the proprietors of said house, land and furniture, aud to ail persons having any claims against said hou and land, to present their claims for settlement and their pro portional dividenee of the proceeds of said sale, as all claims not presente w it bin one year Horn the date hereof will be forever barred. L. E.GETCUELL, ii.G. ABBOTT. JONA. NOWELL, PRINCE HOPKINS. GEORGE LIVERMORE. No. V&eeftlboro’, Mar. loth, 1*76. 8wl6 UtialnfBB Caras. DENTISTS. L.. M. MOKNK, (Formerly of Boston) Surgeon Dentist, Corner Bridge and Water Streets, AUGUSTA, BAB. OFFICE HOCKS—From to 12 A. JW., 1 to 5 I*. I>K. MOUSE, having ha>l TWELVE YEARS EX rp.KIKNCK, iee 1 confident o 1 performing all Den tal Operations m a Skillful and Satisfactory Man ner, anti nopoH by faithful attendance to every case entnu ted to hU care to merit a share of public pat ronage. Satisfactory Kefemice Given if Denired Uec22-1 eod A u eo w Urs. i j. Rierts and C. W. Davis. OFFICE, 1st Door north Post Office. WATER STREET, AtJOUOTA, MAINE. March 20, *77. I have employed Dr. Davis s.veial months, w ho hits had live >eu>V experience in practice, and 1 discover in hiin, highly developed, those peculiar dualities mjui ed w hich make him a tine operator. Regarding him i« worthy of the place. 1 am happy to announce that I have made hitu an associate with me in the practice ol dentistry. 1 snail wait upon all my patrons who desire me. Dr. Davis will wait upon his friends and those of mine who, hy accepting him, may bewailed upou sooner. maril-Itf K. J. RoliKKT.i, D. D. S. 168 Water Street, over Eastern Express ofll apr-27lll AUGUSTA ME. RailroaDa ana xjramtooats MAINE CENTRAL RAILROAD. Change of Time. On and alter Saturday Dec. 1st, 1877, trains will leave Augusta F »r Portland and Boston, 5.50 and 11.48 A. M. 10 .jo P. M. For ltoekland, 5.50 and 11 4* A. M. For Farmington. 11.48 A. M. For Bath, Lewiston ami Portland. 5.50 and 11.48 A.M..220P M. For Waterville and Skowhegan, 3.51 P. M. For Bcll'utt, Dexter and Bangor, 3.51 1*. M., and 3 02 A. M. GARDINER ACCOMMODATION TRAIN. A. M. P. M. P. M. AiijfiiHa.lv.. y In 3.56 5.30 Hullowell.lv., 9 17 4,0*4 5.37 4tui.lu.er, ar.. y.34 4.17 5.54 A. M. 1*. M. P. M. Uanliner lv., 8.17 1.04 4.47 Hallowed, lv 8.35 1.40 5.04 Augusta, ar., 8.44 1.48 5.11 I'rriKhl Train*. For Boston, Portland and way, 9.55 A. M For Skowhegan, Bangor ami way, 12.15 P. M Due from Boston, Portland and way, 11.52 A. M Due from Bangor.Skowhegan and way, 9.20 A M PAYSON TUCKER, Supte Portland, Dec. 1, 1877. Maine Steamship Oo., Semi-Weekly Line to New York. Steamers Eleanor* and Franoonia, Will.untiliurtbernotlceleave Franklin Wharf, Portland, ev cry MONDAY and THURSDAY at 6 o’clock. P. M., and leave Pier38, East River, New York, every MONDAY and THURSDAY at 4 P. M. The Eleanora Is a new steamer, just built for this route, and both she and tno Franconia are titled up with line accommodations for passengers, making th!* the most convenient and comfortable route lor travellers between New York Hnd Maine. These steamers will touch at Vineyard Haven dur ing the summer months on their passage to and from New Y’ork. Passage in State Room, reduced to $3.00. Meals extra. Goods iorwarded to and from Philadelphia Montreal, Quebec,St. John, and all parts of Maine aV'Freighls taken at the lowest rales. Shippers are requested tosendtheir freight to ln« steamers as early as 4 P.M, on the days that they leave Portlund. For further inlormalion apply t' HENRY’ FOX General Agent, Portland. J. F. AMES, Agent. Pier38 East River. N. Y. Tickets and state rooms can also be obtained ai 22 Exchange street. Portland. 1877. iuly24-tti THESE LONG EVENINGS May be enlivened by a little judic'oua in vestment in Maryland Pop Corn, To l>e found at the store of WILLIAMSON GREENWOOD, nov.m hi PATENTS. R. II- EDDY, afn. Mute St., opposite Kilby, Boston Secures patents In the United Staten: also In Ureat Britain France and olher foreign countries. Cop ies ol the claims 01 any Patent furnished by re mitting one dollar. Assignments recorded at Washington. No Agency In Ihe United Stales pos sessis superior facilities lor ol,tinning Patents or ascertaining the patentability of inventions. It. H. EDDY Solicitor of 1 alcnts. Testimonials “1 regard Mr. Eddy as one of the mostcapabie and successliilpractitioners with whom I have had offleia I intercourse. CHARLES MASON, Commissloucrof Patents.'’ "Inventors cannot employ a person more trust wormy or more capabio ol securing for them an early and favorable couaidcralion at the Patent Office.” EDMUND BURKE, Late Commissioner of Patents.” Boston, October 1», 1870. K.II.EDD1, 1 sg—Dear Sir: vou procured for me. in l"40, my ilrst patent. Since then vou hare acted for and advised me in hundreds of cases, and procured many patents, icissues and extensions. I have occasionally employed Ihe best agencios in New lurk, Philadelphia and Washington, but I still give you almost the whole ol my business, in your line, and advise others to employ you. Yours truly, UEOKUE DRAPER. Boston. Jan. 1. 1878. lvD Dr. Costello’s H APR REVIVER Is Taking the Lead of All other Prep arations Tor the Hair.,1 WHY 18 IT 7 l*t, Because it cures All Diseases of the Scalp, Eradicates All Scurtl and Dandrutl, tops all Itch ing of the Head. ‘id, Because it Stops the Hair from Falling off, Promotes its Growth, and restores it to its origi nal color for a ceitainty. 3d, Because it does all of the above better than any other Preparation. Finally, Because chemists have analysed it, and hundreds who have used it pronounce it per fectly harmless, and free from all those objection able nropeities contained in all other .lair Re storers. PROF. J. M. DANIELS, Proprietor. LEWISTON, ME. *Aw5SIn'“hST1"® HIow*rd’ H»we« Warrtii, Hallo well; L. D, Cook, Gardiner: W°ody A Laad, Plttston. w-tiitt KENNEBEC JOURNAL jr o u PRINTING OFFICE. NI'HAGlfc.OHfcN A ftANU,l*ropiieu>r* WAVING HIE GAhGtal Steam Job Printioi foiablisbmea'. Un tLc Kivti, kLd Iba LATEST STYLES OF TYPE. We tie at all time* pjeftred to execute id tbe bed mtuuer tud tt low micka, til kiodt of Pl^AlN and FANCY BOOK AWL Jell Printing —MVCB il IIooki«,i Pamphlet*, Catalogue*, .NewMpaprr*, Large Potter*, Hand Bl’la, Nliow i ar«i, Ball Tieketa, Bualne»t an 1 Wedding >d», I etter Heading*. Invitation*, Receipt*. Invoice*, Rill* ol Lacing, Labela, Mchediilc*, Law islauka. Railroad and dteauiboat Printing, &LC., SiC., To all who desiie work in our line we would sav that it i« cur intention to SUIT OUR CUSTOMKRS In Regard to PRICES —and EXECUTIom OF W ARN. All orders by mail will receive the same Prompt -Attention As though delivered personally. 8PRA6UE. OWEN 4 NASH, JOURNAL OFFICE. Aafuita, Jaly, U7fl.