Daily Kennebec Journal (Augusta, Me.)
December 15, 1879

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PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING (SUNDAYS EXCEPTED), BY SPRAGUE SON. TERMS: SEVEN DOLLARS PER ANNUM. SINGLE COPIES, FIVE CENTS. YOL. X. AUGUSTA, MAINE, MONDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 15, 187!). NO. 299 Cbc Jtcr»icbcc Journal. Published at Auophta, Maine, Water Street foot of Court, by Spraovk b Son. Daily Kennebec Journal, Issued every morning,except Sundays. It contains the latest news by telegrupli and mall, gives reports of Market*, and lias t an fully prepared politicul und ocal articles, und a generous amount of farming, home ami miscellaneous reading with u full compila tion of State uews. Terms, $7 per annum in advance, $8 if payment It not made within the year. Single copies5cent*,to be liad at the bookstores and at this office. Advertisements inserted on reasonable terms. Kates may be hud on application ut this office. Weekly Kennebec Journal, Published every Wednesday morning, Is the largest folio paper in the State, eoutaiuiug news, political ar ticles, agricultural uml scientific matter, tales, poetry, •uecdotes, household matter, markets, Ac. Terms, $2per annum in advance. Transient Advertisements, $2.00 per inch for first Week; 50 cents per wc«*k for each subsequent insertion. Special Notices, $2.60 per inch for first week; 50 ee its tier week for each subsequent week. Business Notices, in reading columns, 20 cents per line for first insertion; 10 cents **r line for each sub sequent insertion. __ Advertising Agents FOK Till; Kennebec Journal, DA IL r A ND WEEKL Y. The following Advertising Agent, nre .uthorlied to receive .ubiw'riptlon* and advert! lenient. for the KKNSKUKC JOURNAL. BOSTON 8. M.PKTTHNuiLofcCo. 10State Street. 8. K. N11.km, No. Tremont St. T. C. Evans, 252 Washington St. Horace Dodd, 252 Wasuingtou Street. MEW fOUK Daltiiy Co., M Fulton St. Uko. P. IIowell k Co., 40 Park Kow. James II. Bates. 41 Park Kow. W. W. S if A It IT. k Co. 8. M. PKTTENUlLl.lt Co.,37 Park Kow. PHILADELPHIA N. W. Ayer k Son,Times bld’g, Chestnut and 8th str«*ets. 8 M. PETTKNOILL k Co., 701 Chestnut Street. NEW HAVEN, CONN., II. I». Ilf BEARD, City Bank Building. FOWLER, HAMLEN SMITH Are now opening a great variety of XKW (1OOD8 for the Fall and Winter Trade of lf*79. Notwith standing the general advance in prices, we shall con tinue to offer goods with u few exceptions at the Same Low Prices as Last Year. —SPECIAL BARGAINS IN BLACK SILKS, at $1.00, 1.25, 1.50, 1.75 and $2.00 per yd. -SPECIAL BARGAINS IN BLACK CASHMERES, at 50,65,75, 871-2 cts and $1.00. A Large Assortment of NEW DUE8H FA1IUICH, Varying from 6 cts. to $2.50 per yd. W00LEN8 FOR MEN A BOYS’ WEAR. —ALSO— Overcoatings, and Cloakings at Very Low Prices. We shall open this week 200 LADIE8’ 0UT8IDE GARMENTS, Such a*| Dolmans, Sacques, Ulsters, Walking Jackets, Circulars, &c., making the most complete display In this department that we have ever offered to the public, Prices from *£.7*1 to *:ftO.OO New and Desirable Dress Trimmings. Fall Lint of Underwear for Ladies, dents and Children. Flannels, Shawls, Felt Skiiis, Linens, Cotton Hoods, Small H ares, $c., Jfc. CARPETS CARPETS t FULL LINE OF Body Brussels, Tapestries, Extra Supers, Cotton Chain, Hemp Cocoa matting, dee. Smyrna lings and Mats, Druggets, Crumb Cloths, Hassocks, Carpet Sweepers, &c. All foods In this department will he sold at the LOWEST MARKET PRICES. After a moat thorough and critical examination into the merits of the M DiHH SEW1 KUDU We have taken the Agency for KennebecCounty, be lieving It to be equal in every respect and superior in many, to all other uiachtues. its durability is warranted. It does away with basting, thereby saving an immense amount of time. It is an easy-running and noiseless machine. It accomplishes practical work Impossible to any other machine. For beauty of finish and quality of workmanship It Is unsurpassed. A large line or attachment goes with it, and a child can learn to work them. The price is no more than is charged for inferior machines. We would say to all who think of purchasing do not decide on any ma chine until you have thoroughly investigated the NEW iDAvIS.SConstantly on exhibition at our store. Fowler, Hanlon Sill. octilttf TAJIK YOUR Aim, Hatchets, Sawa, Skates, SCISSORS; KNIVES, MuM SAFFORD ft CO.'S flu ail LMiBm'th 8lm\ Nupt. Portland, Oct. 9th, 1879. Maine Steamship Co., Semi-Weekly Line to New York. Steamers Eleanora and Franconia, Will, until further notice, leave Franklin Wharf, Portland, every MONDAY and THURSDAY, at fl o’clock, 1*. 51., and leave Pier .*18, Last River, New York,every MONDAY and THURS DAY at 4 P. 51. These Steamers are fitted up with tine accommoda tions for passengers, making t his u very convenient und comfortable route for travellers between New Y’ork und Maine. I Mirin* the summer months these steam ers will toucli at Vineyard Haven on their pussugeto and from New York. Pasxuge. including Stute Boom, $3. Meal* extra. Goods destined l*c>ond Portland or New Y ork forw arded to destination at once. For further information apply to HENRY’ FOX.iJeneral Agent, Portland. J. F. AMES, Agent, Pier 38, P. R., N. Y. Tickets and state rooms can be obtained at 22 Ex change street. Oii and after December 1st, 1h79, and until otherwise ordered, these Steamers will not take passengers. dec.Vtl Ayers Cathartic Pills For all the purposes of a Family Physic. A CURING Costiveness, Jaundice, Dys pepsia, Indirection, Dys entery, Foul Stomach and Breath, Headache, Fry sip. else, I'ilec, Itheumaticin, Eruptions and Skin Di.-euc p'c, Biliousness, Liver Com plaint, Dropsy, Tetter, Tu mors and ealt Kheum, Worms, (u»ut, Neuralgia, as a Pinner Till, and Purifying the Itlood, are the most congenial purgative yet perfected. Their effects abundantly show how much they excel ull other Pills. They ure safe and pleasant to take, but pow erful to cure. They purge out the foul humors of the blood; they stimulate the sluggish or disordered or gans into action; und they impart health und tone to the whole being. They cure not only the every day complaints of every body, but formidable and dan gerous diseases. Most skilful physicians, most emi nent clergymen, and our best citi/eus, send certifi cates of cures performed, and of great benefits de rived from, these Pills. They are the safest and best physic for children, because* mild us well as effectual. Being sugar coated they are easy to take; and being purely vegetable, they are entirely harmless. PREPARED BY DR. J. C. AYER CO., Lowell, Mats., Prartlral anil Analytlral hnuliU. SOLD BY ALL DKlCMilSTS AND DEALERS IN MEDICINE. June’.rw lMwefiwi’i'tKllw CO TO SMILEY WASGATT —West side of the River, to get your— STOVES, FURNACES, HARDWARE, RANGES, ZINC, TINWARE, WOODEN WARE, GLASS I WARE. TABLE and POCKET CUTLERY, PUMPS, LEAD PIPE, SHEET LEAD, SHEET IRON, COPPER WARE, STAR OIL STOVES, FARMING TOOLS, TIN ROOFING and OIL CLOTH CARPETING. 4#'.)ol>blng and Itupairiug of all kinds on Stoves, Furuuccs, (iutters, Conductors, Water Pipes, Pumps and Tin Roots. gbTdiet our Prices before purchasing elsewhere. WEST HIDE OF RIVER. [Store lately occupied by Williamson Uireenwood.] Augusta, Maine. junc31-!wedsat&wGm __ _ H/~jE3 MOVAL! FALL AND WINTER MILLINERY. HISS L. H. JORDAN Would respectfully announce to the ladies of Au gusta and vicinity that she has REMOVED TO STORE No. 145 WATER ST,, Formerly occupied by M. M. Swan, where may be found a foil line of Fall and Winter Millinery jual received from New York and Itoatan, and ahould be pleaaed to receive a call from her frlenda and patr°ni. novStimoa JTor Saif or to TLft. SAW MILL TO LET! The present oocu|>antft of the large and modern built Saw Mill at East End Kennebec Dam, tndng about to relinquish their lea#*, we offer the same fur rental. Mill contain* gang uud hoard circular for long lumber, together with clapboard, shingle and lath machine*. A* to term*, Ac., inquire at the office of the SPRAGUE MANUFACTURE COMPNAY, AUGUSTA, MAINE. May 17, 1*7(1. maylutlf Store to Let. rpi|K store lately occupied by A. A. Bittue*, In tht JL Bittue* Block, oppo*itv Hranite Hall, Water Street. Enquire at the office of SAMUEL TITCOMB. January 28th, 1878 HaBttf FOH I* F>T ItooniN with {tower, for man ufacturing purpose*. Lot of land near Railroad Bridge. A. W. SPRAGUE Manufacturing . LEAD III It II OX, from 2 1-2 to 8 inches wide on reels lor Builders. LEAD PIPE, of any slse or thickness. At the lowest Market I’rlcs for goods ol equal quality. FRANCIS BROWN, marts,WASfcwly Treasurer, Salem, Mass. Klmball’a pnviuRrRphM All DNRIVA.1.LED. Comer Bridge and Haler S NEW FIRM lira. Win, Ward St Dogas, Nnccraaora to WlllianiNoia A Carre wood. having purchased tile entire stock of roods of Wll. i.iamhon l«‘usikd to have ull cull uud see it in operation. We have iu our employ a first class BOSTON PLUMBER, and guarantee satisfaction In every respect. Large stock of drain pipe til ways on hand. Plumbing jobs of all kinds done at the LOWKST POSSIBLE PRICKS and promptly attended to. dec.'t^tt G O A. I_. -AND COMFORT LEHIGH AND FRANKLIN. We ar») taking the utmost cure in nrenttring our coal for delivery. Our building, widen we erect* ed this spring, being large uml com modious, gives us su{)erior facilities for handling coal to advantage and with des patch. Deliveries Carefully M«de. -WE GUARANTEE— Quantity and Quality to be equal to any foal on the Kennebec river. 4 CARGOES 4 Received in November. Orders may be left at our office, No. 12 BltllHiK’8 Hi.'MK, second door above Williamson k Greenwood's; at Wilbur F. Percival's, Market Square, James K. Fuller's, Longfellow k Sanborn's; and at T. M. Foss' east side river. All orders will receive prompt attention. Arrangements were made May 1st. with Williamson Greenwood, where an order !>ook may In* found, and all weighing attended to. Give us a call. F. SWAIN CO. Augusta, Dec. 6, 1879. decfljtf UPHOLSTERING. The undersigned tukes this method to inform the public that lie lias taken room at the simp of f. K. Vown on Bridge St., where he is ready to answer all or ders for I'phoUterlngr. Parlor Nets upholstered in Nlllt, Haircloth, rerry, or Kep. Mattresses and Lounges made over as good us uew. Repair* lug of all Descriptions. Old Furniture Repainted and Pictures Framed. He trusts to be able to give satisfaction In regard to style of work aud f n tion. AIL KINDS OF REPAIRM PROMPTLY90NE AT SAPPORO A CO.'S. MAIM, IBIOM OF THK tiOLDBH GDI.I gltsccllaneous. SENSATIONS AFTER OPIUM SMOKING. [Wm. M. F. Ronnd, in Good Company.] Did I feel drowsy No. I fell quietly jubilant and happy. The problems of my life were all gone. The mysteries of life were mysteries no longer. I lav there and blandly sneered at the world as' a thing ef no consequence whatever. I could not take my eyes from the light’ but it was a tiny veilleUM no longer. It receded from me and grew bigger. It was a star—it was the lull-orbed moon; the attendant moved it a few inches, anti though I was conscious of his act, the light itself was a fierp comet with a sweeping tail that had shot through immeasurable lengths of night. Now it grew and grew. It was the sun, The whole world, the stars, the universe were being absorbed in it. The glory touched me on all sides; below me was the tiny earth, a Lilliputian ball, upon which myriads of crawling men fell down and worshipped me. Opposite to me was Joe. 1 was conscious of his presence,— of everything about me. Had any one s) token to me I should have answered rationally enough, yet the things about me were not so real as my dwelling-place in the heart of light. I was living a dual existence. I was immortal. I had com menced upon the eternal life. Eternity! The thought became real to me. Time was no longer, save in my own person. I was the time-piece for eternal ages. I was wound up and going. The pulsations of my heart each measured a thousand years. A dreadful tension lengthened me out and stretched me in all directions. A great movement was going on which taxed all my powers—the tension grow more and more tenses. I could endure it no longer. There was a quick, sharp snap, a relaxation ef all my energies, all my powers, and I was the eternal clock, and knew that I had ticked and marked off one second of the fathom less ages, and that second had recorded a thousand years of human time. The pen dulum moved to two syllables—for—ever, for—ever, for—ever! I lay dreading the billionth eternal year which should mark but one mundane hour, and at the begin ning of which I should strike. It is impossible for me to express the awfsl sense of expansion, indefinite ex pansion. which everything took on, or to write out one in a thousand of the wild fancies that rushed through my brain. I was not asleep, I was not dreaming; by an exercise ot will I could have risen, gone out of the place, and walked home. I more than once counted mv pulse. I roused myself and looked to 'see if my friend was beside me. He was quiet and apparently sleeping. Every thought that passed through my mind took upon itself and surrounded itself with alongsequence of quaint fancies. WANT OF COURAGE. A great deal of talent is lost to the world for the want of courage. Every day sends to the grave a number of ob scure men, who have only remained in ob scurity because their timidity has prevent ed their first effort, and who, if they could have been induced to begin, would, in all probability, have gone great lengths in the career of fame. The fact is. in order to do anything in this world that is worth doing we must not stand shivering on the brink, and think of the cold and danger, but jump in and scramble as we can. It will not do to be perpetually calculating risks and ad justing nice chances. It did very well be fore the flood, when a man could consult his friends upon a publication for one hundred and fifty years and then live to see its success tor six or seven centuries afterwards, but at present a man waits, and doubts, and hesitates, and consults hia brother and his uncle, and particular friends, till one day he finds that he is six ty years of age; tliat he has lost so much time in consulting first couisins and partic ular friends that he has no time left to fol low their advice. There is no time for over-squeamishness at present, the oppor tunity so easily slips away, the very period of his life at which man chooses to ven ture, if ever, is so confined, that it is no bad rule to preach up the necessity, in such instances, of a violence to feelings, and to efforts made in defiance to strict and sober calculation.—Sidney Smith. JlLIl'S CESAR'S VIEW OF DEATH. Throughout his career, Cicsar displayed always a singular indifference to life. 'He had not much belief in God or the gods. On all such questions he observed from first to last a profound silence. But one conviction lie had. He intended, if he was to live at all, to live master ot himself in matters which belonged to himself. Sylla might kill him if she so pleased. It was better to die than to put away a wife who was tlie mother of his child, and to marry some otiier woman at a dictator's bidding. Life on such terms was not worth keeping. What a joy it is to read of one man in the world’s hfstorv who never played the fool or hypocrite. On one occasion a majority in tile Senate—of which Caesar was then a member—wished to consign a large num ber of political offenders to capital punish ment. Cicsar oppsed this. lie contended that death was not a punishment at all. Death was the end of human sorrow. In the grave there was neither joy nor sor row. When a man is dead he ceased to be. He became as he had been before he was iiorn. Probably almost every one in the Senate thought'like Cicsar on this subject. Cicero certainly did. Cicsar spoke his convictions out. Feeble La4lee. Those languid, tiresome sensations, caus ing you to feel scarcely able to be on yoar feetthat constant drain that is taking from your system all its elasticity; driving the bloom from your cheeks; that continual strain upon your vital forces, rendering you irritable and fretful, can easily be removed by the use of that marvelous remedy, Hop Bitters. Irregularities and obstructions of your system are relieved at once, while the special cause it periodical pain is pennn nently removed. Will you heed this?

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§toili| Jicimcbcc $ournnl. Augusta, Monday Morning, Dec. 15, 79. ImAY KENNEBEC JOURNAL TIIK SKS.SIOX OF TIIK FiflpNInlh Leisislature or Maine, BEGINNING JAN. 7, 1880. Every farmer, merchant, lawyer and business man, in the Slate of Maine, will be interested in tin acts of the Fifty-Ninth le gislature. TlIK Daily Jour nal will five full report* of each day’s proceedings during the session and will la* THE LEGISLATIVE JOIRYAL. Subscribers will have in it a complete Daily Paper, with the latest new* by Telegraph from all parts of the world, editorials, local, state, national and foreign news, correspondence, Ac. The extraordinary attempt made to rnunt •nt the republican majority in the Lrgl»* latnre win give to the l,egl«latlvc Journal far greater Intercut than usual. The pro ceeding* of the flr*t week* will be of great Importance. At thi* session also a new State Valuation will be established—this to stand for the next ten years. The coming session will In- one of tho most impor tant ever held. The legislative .Journal, giving a full report of the proceedings every day, will there fore In* indispensable to all who wish to lx- well in formed from day to day of the doings of tin* legis lature. We offer it upon the following liberal terms 1 copy of Daily Kknnkbw *J»ukx\l, by mail to one address, for the session, $'.*.00 ft copies, of Daily Kkxnkrku Journal by mail to one address, for the session, 8.75 10 copies of Daily K.ennkbkeen done at a single week’s session of the Council besides at tending to the other business of the ses sion. Now, the present Council, accord ing to their own statements, began to tab ulate the returns Oct, 80th, and it was not until Tuesday, the 9th day of December, the day ap]>ointed for the hearing in the mandamus case to begin, that they permitted republican senators or representatives elect or their counsel to have access to the returns. It took the present Governor and Council nearly six weeks to do what is usually done in one week. From the earliest period of the government down to the present year there has never been a complaint or rea son for a complaint that the returns could not be seen by the candidates. There has been no difficulty l>eforc in accommodat mg the Governor and C ouncil with the re-1 turns as long as they desired them, and also accommodating the public with all the opportunity needed to examine and amend them where amendable under the 1 statutes. The right of the Governor and Council has never until the present year interfered with the right of the people to see the returns. This year delegation al ter delegation and individual after ind vidual have been refused, and never until the inteq>osition of the Court was invoked and the day of sitting came was it possi ble for the public to get inspection ol the returns. And why this year? When the certifi cates of election are sent out the peo ple will see and understand, A great crime against popular liberty and popular suffrage is altout to be consummated. Men never elected will be counted into the legislature and men fairly elected will be counted out. The will of the people as declared at the ballot-hex will be disre garded. It never required but one week to find w ho were elected by the returns, but it has taken six weeks’ laljor of the conspirators with the returns to contrive a way by which they could steal the legisla ture. They think the job is done but w e shall see. Mrs. Jane Grey Swisslielm has ascertained from Buckle,a good authority, that for cverv twenty girls there are twenty-one boys born; and, consequently, she infers that every woman ought to have a husband, ami every twenty families a good comuion-stock old bachelor uncle who will buy drums for the bovs, dolls for the girls and take the young ladies to the opera. Is Scarlatina Contajfioim? l)r. Kdwin M. Snow, of Providence, li. I who ranks among tin* most enlightened phy sicians in tlie country, has arrived at the con clusion that scarlatina is not a contagious disease. 11c is not unwilling to grant that it may bo infectious under some circumstances, and to limited extent, but docs not believe that ordinarily or generally it spreads by con tagion or infection. The doctor's long ex perience adds weight to whatever he may say upon the subject, anil the fact that scarlatina is just now so widely prevalent invests the topic with lively interest. In the city of Providence, H. I., where Dr. Snow is Superintendent of Public Health, there were 4.7 deaths during November from scarlatina alone. This number was 27 per cent, of all the deaths, and was l:t per cent, more than ever before reported in Providence in any single month from that cause. Of the deceased, only 1 was under 1 year of age: it were between 1 and 2; 1 ft between 2 and 22 between 5 and 10: 2 between 10 aid 1.7; and only 1 over 1.7 year*. 24 were of Amer ican parentage. In order to arrive at general results, if possible, Dr. Snow ascertained the location of each ease. Hi* inquiries showed that in three or four wards no deaths occurred although the disease was prevalent in all sec tions. The sudden and universal outbreak of the disease in all portions of the city at the same time Dr. Snow regards as conv ineingproof that the disease is spread by other means than contagion. “Certainly, if the disease has been spread by contagion alone." he says, “it must be a contagion possessing character isties and governed by rules utterly dif ferent from any with which we ate acquainted. It must be a contagion so sub tle, so diffusive, so tenacious of vitality, and so rapidly spreading, that it is nothing but the sheerest nonsense to give any directions fur preventing, or destroying, or controling it.” Nobody believes in any such conta gion. riio causes upon which scarlatina, as well as diptlieria, depend tor propagation, accord ing to I)r. Snow’s view, are these: 1. An epidemic cause, probably atmospheric, possi bly electric or other; 2. Foul air, or foul water, mostly the former, and generally in cities, foul air from vaults, sink drains or cesspools. The first of these causes has dif ferent characteristics in connection with the diseases named the second cause is the same in both. Neither of them can alone produce any amount of scarlatina or dipthcria. and if either should be effectually removed, the dis ease now so prevalent would speedily cease. Ifwe accept this view, both these malig nant diseases are preventable, and every citi zen becomes, to some extent, responsible for them. The practical inference is plain, and Dr. Snow- vigorously urges (leads of families in Providence to give the subject immediate attention, llis directions apply equally well in othcrqnarters. They are: ilomove, as speed ily as possible, all sources of foul air in theri cinity of houses, and make such arrangements as shall effectually prevent the children from breathing the foul air from vaults or cess pools. either in the day time, or in the night, and especially in the night. Kemove, or thoroughly disinfect, all deposits of filth, and cut off and stop up all pipes that are suspect ed of bringing foul air into the house. Tragic Death of a Tiger-Tamer. [From the London Telegraph, Nov. 211.] Scarcely three months have elapsed since we recorded the horrible fate of Karoly, the renowned Hungarian wild beast tamer, daring one of his sensational performances with a huge boa-constrictor, by which ho was crushed to death while enveloped in its coils. Wc now learn that another tragedy of this class has just been enacted at Berlin. William Uiee, the “Tiger King-" a brother-in-law of Hagenboek, who is well known throughout Europe as the impresario of Nubian caravans and Zulu “troupes,” opened a “zoologico-nn thropological museum" a few days ago in the Thiergarten, just outside the Brandenburger Thor. This “Muscm,” as its title denotes, contained a collection of rare animals and u variety of more or less savage men and women, who had been trained by Bice to go through elaborate performances with disci plined carnivora. Among others was an ex traordinarily handsome young negress, who was announced to appear in a “thrilling scene of action” with three full-grown Bengal tigers. On the opening night, the “Museum” being crowded with an eagerly expectant audience, the curtain rose upon a huge cage, into which Bice proceeded to lead the tigers, preparatory to “Black Helen’s" performance. Scarcely had lie made his obeisance to the public wlicn one of the feroeiaus animals sprang upon him, struck him nn the right cheek with its left fore paw, and fastened witli its tremendous fangs upon the muscles of his left arm. One of the attendants, also nil Englishman, rushed to his assistance, armed with a heavy iron liar, and heat the animal off. Bice walked steadily ofl the stage, and fell in a swoon as toon as he had readied the wing. Profs. Von Langenbeck, the Eniper ors’s body surgeon, and Virchow, the emi nent anatomist were summoned, and dressed the unfortunate man's wounds. He was removed to Langenbeek’s private infirmary, where he received the personal and unremit ting attention of Germany’s first living sur geon; hut the shock to his system was so terrible that at last he died in great agony. The immediate cause of his death is officially stated to be blood-poisoning. “Black Helen," whose real name is Helen Johnson, a native of New Jersey, was also bitten by a lion during the performance that took place on the evening after Bice’s mishap, and lies in a precarious condition. The Berlin Police authorities have closed the “Museum,” and prohibited any further exhibition of wild beast taming within the precincts of the Ger man capital. Nine years ago the Empress Eugenie, now bowed to the eartli with grief at the death of her mother, so rapidly following tlit* loss of her son, was still the loveliest woman in Eu rope, leader of fashion, the belie of Paris, and queen of hearts as well as Empress of France. After the declaration of war, un conscious that it was the death-warrant of the second empire, she used to come from St. Cloud totheTuilleries daily, and drive back in an open carriage in the afternoon, at an hour when the Chuinps-Elysees and the Bois were most thronged. There w us nothing ostenta tious about her on these occasions. People were roused n little by the shrill clangor of a trumpet, then Chine a detail of the Cont (iuards with their brilliunt helmet and breast plates, preceding an open landau, in which u lady, tin! fairest type of Scottish not Anda lusian beauty (for she inherited her lovliness from her mother), was apparently floating on a billow of lace, and the fairy vision passed like a shooting star, most brilliant ere it falls. Even hard visaged red republicans reveren tially raised their hats in involuntary homage to the Sovereign of Beauty. Now, alas!— hut we drop the curtain. The British Admiralty have entered into a contract for the construction ol some second class torpedo boats. These little vessels are fitted w ith Varrow’s patent tubular boiler, by means of which steam can he raised from cold water, and the craft got under way in six minutes from the time of lighting the fires. Ttie system of steering adopted is that introduced by the munfaeturers, and which is recognized as the most suitable for this class of vessels. It consists of n drop rudder forw ard, which is worked in conjunc tion with tiie usual rudder aft. These tor pedo boats w ill be completed early next year, and the trials of them on the Thames and at Portsmouth are looked forward to with eon siderablo interest. I The jury indicted Mrs. Adeline"!!. Hotch kiss and l)r. Wilson, the former for murder by poison, of her husband and son twelve years ago, anil the doctor at accessory. Both I were arrested in Detroit. General News. Mr. Frve thinks the prospect is that Chic a go will hi* chosen as the place of holding the next National Republican Convention. The Government clerks at Washington who are members of the Grand Army applied Thursday for leave of absence to visit Phila delphia and join in the reception of Grant, hut were refused. Rev. K. C. Wines, the widely known pris on reform advocate, died suddenly Tuesday night at Cambridge. The St. Gothard tunnel is within less than 500 metres of completion. The junction of two galleries was effected within a month. The grand jury have found true hills against Davitt, Bryce, Kil'en and Daly for sedition. The counsel for the crown present ed writs removing the trials to Dublin. Most of the members of the national re publican committee from the West favor hold ing a national convention at Chicago, and a delegation has left there to urge such action. General Sheridan is again ill and is threat ened with pneumonia. Thomas Carlyle is Ml years of age. and has been engaged in literary work since 1M23. Delegate Cannon says that not more than one Mormon in seven has more than one wife. The New York Elevated Road carried, in the year just reported to the State Engineer, 30.tkx 1,000 passengers. Mr. Charles Francis Adams is building at Mount Desert a cottage which he will occupy next Summer. A war between rival chiefs in New Cala bar, Africa, resulted in the death of two hun dred persous, most of the prisoners being killed and eaten. Rising Sun, the best known Indian in Cal ifornia, was 100 years of age at the time of his death a few days ago. Paris, they say, is no longer the headquar ters of fashion, and some of the most distin guished and elegantly costumed Indies of the gay capital are having their dresses made in London. A goat took possession of the entrance to the Baptist church in Port Byron, N. P.. on Sunday, and, rearing on its hind legs, hutted at all comers so vigorously as to disperse the congregation. Lord Beaconsheld was observed out walk ing in London the other day, in “his patri cian ulster of faintest fawn color, in its but tonhole a chrysanthemum,” and looking se rene and in excellent health. Ex-Secretary Bristow, having firmly estab lished himself in his law practice in New York city, is now to become a permanent resident, lie is putting up his household gods in a handsome house in Forty-ninth street. Gen. Martinez Campos assures his friends be intends to retire to private life, as he has entirely severed his connection with the par ty in power on account of their treatment of things. Several prominent generals of the army in Spain and Cuba, such as Captain General Blanco and Generals l’renilergastand Cussolo, tendered their resignation, as soon as they heard of the fall of the Premier Martinez Campos ministry. A government agent was murdered near Kamlops while with three deputies attempt ing to arrest three brothers named McLean, and Alex. Ilare was severely wounded. The murderers nre at large, com mitting thefts, and threaten to burn Kamlops. A correspondent says the Kussian change of Ambassadors shows opposition to England, hostility to Austria, and courtesy to Germany. Gortschakoff continues chancellor until March. There is an eternal fitness in Mr. Tilden’s choice of a residence on Gramercy l’ark. The discovery of an old Dutch chart among the city archives shows that where the Square now is there was formerly n long, ir regular pond, called by the honest Hollander “Der krumnie Zee”—the ‘‘crooked pond. It really looks ns if the “best society” this New Year will abandon the practice of giving wine or spirits to young men out calling. The ladies have taken hold of the matter in New Y’ork ami Philadelphia and other leading cities. Gen. Bidwell is one of the richest men in California. On his plantation are forty miles of drives, lined on each side with trees. His place is a Spanish grant of a hundred and forty miles. Mrs. Bidwell is a woman of great culture, and their home is the rendezvous for all savants from the States of Europe who vis it the Pacific coast. A man who has a proper appreciation of a newspaper has been discovered by The A tiler ican, (Waterbury, Conn.) He bought a tick et at the railroad station, but became so ab sorbed in the news of the day that the train trundled in and passed out without his notic ing it. At last jumping up in dismay, he learned that the train had come and gone and was then miles away. After inquiring when the next train would arrive he resumed bis seat ami bis newspaper. At 9 o'clock the train backed up to the platform, the few pas sengers got on board, and it steamed away down the road. Half an hour later the ab sorbed traveller again came to his senses and realized that the second train was speeding away after the first. With a muttered ejacu lation relative to his stupidity he observed that he’d bet the next train wouldn’t get away from him. For a time he paced the floor of the waiting-room, glancing occasion ally at the clock to note the the lagging hours but his paper hail attractions too strong to be resisted. When the ticket agent opened the window at 11.30, he saw that the belated traveller was again oblivious to all surroundings, and he determined to arouse him if he seemed likely to let the train go unnoticed. But the agent was called away; the Hartford train backed down and went out and finally the 11:50 train for Bridgepoit steamed into the station “All aboard!" and the train moved off. Hastily remembering the man who couldn't forget his newspaper, the agent glanced into the waiting-room, and there he sat, motionless and intent upon the page before him, as if his eternal welfare was at stake. The man was aroused aid acquainted with the situation; and saying, “I guess PU go home and take a fresh start in the morn ing.” lie left the station taking his newspaper with him. Col. George F. Waring, the sanitary engi neer, has planned a Sabaspabim-a Pii.i.s.” Their ef fect on the liver and blood ij wonderful, re moving pimples and all eruptions, leaving the complexion fair and fresh as in youth. Price ‘J.'t cents a box of thirty Pills, or five boxes for SI.00. Sent by mail on receipt of price, by Dr. Swaync Son, 330 North Sixth street, Philadelphia. Sold by all leading druggists. Geo. C. Goodwin Co., Boston, wholesale agents. octlt-feodiwtf lircst Joy over the Tact that ysur conga can be thoroughly cured by Dr. A. J. Flagg's Cough and l.ung Syrup. Personal. Emerson is over 70 years eyes are fill'd with light; In vain the cheek with beauty glows, Unless the teeth are pure and white, Unless tlie breath is like the rose; And SOZODONT alone supplies These beauties that we all so prize. Whooping Cough is successfully treated by separating the patients beyonil hearing dis tance of each other, and by the employment of Fellows llypophosphitcs. Whooping Cougli is a Nervous disease of so sympathetic a nature, that a paroxysm may produced in one susceptible by simply bearing the cough of another person. The above-named treat ment has been found singularly effective. declO-feod&w I.nogs mmol tie made tiut can tie saved )>y the use id' Ur. A. .1. Flagg’s Cough ami l.uug 8yru If tuken in time. Kmincnt physicians indorse Adamsons Botanic Balsam as the safest and most effect ual remedy for Coughs nnd Colds ever dis covered. Sold by Druggists and Dealers at 85 and 75 cts. declOflw&w Miss Sawyer’s Halve as now prepared Is the best known. 1‘rlce'ZSceiits. july3(iwlf Hare yon these dangerous symptoms’ Cough, pain in the side or breast, fever, short breath, night sweats, tickling, rising or soreness in the throat, diarrhien, nervous debility, asth matic or bronchial affections; if so, nse at once Adamson's Botanic Cough Balsam. Trial bottles, 10 cts.; larger bottles, 35 and 75 cents. ••I.lfe, (iron'lh. Beauty." "What we all admire" anil how to secure it. A tine head of Hair in its natural color is such an adjunct to beauty that no one who prizes good looks should neglect to u*e “Lox don IIaik Color Restorer," the most clean ly and dclighttul article ever introduced to the American people. It is totally different from nil others, not sticky and gummy, and free from all impure ingredients that render many other preparations obnoxious. It thick ens thin hair, restores gray hair, gives it new life, keeps the scalp clean and healthy, caus ing the hair to grow where it has fallen off or become thin, does not soil or stain anything, and is so perfectly and elegantly prepared us to make it a lasting hair dressing and toilet luxury. OCtHfeodAwtf Boston Testimony. Last winter, while in Trenton, N. J., I pro cured six bottles “London Hair Color Re storer,'' which I like very much, in fact bet ter than anything I have used for the last nine years. If you please, send me one doz en bottles, C. O. 1)., care of W. S. Kolger Co., Druggists, No. 723 Tremont St., Bos ton. Respectfully yours, ADA BAKER. No. 59 Rutland Square. London Ilair Color Restorer is sold by all druggistsat 75 cents a bottle or six bottles for 84. Geo. C. Goodwin Co., Boston, Wholesale agents. That fold of Tours may run into consumption If you don’t take Dr. A. J. Fiugg’i Cough and Lung Syrup. _ Conurkss Water. Its superiority as a cathartic alterative consists in its entire free dom from everything bitter, aeiil or crude that produces headache, internal soreness, and tends to destroy the mucous membrane. All mineral waters that are dangerous irritants may be known by an acid after-taste. I)eclOt3m. King’s Vegetable Ambrosla restores gray hsir to Its original color, prevents the hair from falling out, and Is one of the Uuest dressings for tlic hair In the miirket. Parsons, Hangs It Co., Wholesale Drug gists, tien’l Ag’ts. Julygzt&ivtl Wanted. Sherman Co., Marshall, Mich., want an agent in this county at once, at a salary of 8100 per month anil expenses paid. For full particulars address as above. novlSf&wly Dr. Cutter’s Shoulder Braces correct the habit of stooping. Parsons, Bangs A Co., Wholesale Drug gists, Portland, QsiSIll Agents. That Hectic Flush Denotes Danger. Its. Ileve yourself by using iiii.t at once, too, Dr. A J. Flagg’s Cough and l.uug Syrup. Dr. C. W. BE! SON’S CELERY anil CHAMOMILE Pills are prepared expressly to cure Sick Headache, Nervous lleunuche, Dyspeptic Headache, Neuralgia and Nervousness, and will cure any case. Price 50 cents, postugc free. Parsons, Bungs 8t Co., Portland, General Agents. PHOTOGRAPHS —FOK CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS, XCIIkXXXA.LiyS. THE MOST APPROPRIATE FOR HOLIDAYS. COME EARIsY. Corner Bridge Water Streets. declftf __ FRESH COT FLOWERS For nil occasions, from the celebrated green houses, ot JOHN limit, at PARTRIDBES’ DRUB STORE. Orders amounting to filly cents left with us any day before U 1\ M., will be delivered at our store without expense the next day at 4 I\ M. Orders amounting to one dollar and upwards, received by 10 A. II., will be telegraphed for aud delivered at our store the same afternoon Ate of all expense to purchaser for order Ing and express. Ornamental designs in flowers, decorations, Ac., furnished at short notice, and we •bull generally receive every Saturday morning a supply of cut’flowers for sale during the day. Partridge Bro’i., Augusta. Me. nov!3ttf POWDER Absolutely pure—made from Grape Cream of Tar tar, Imported expressly tor this Powder from the Wine district of France. Always uniform and whole some. Sold only in cans by all Grocers. A pound can mailed to nnv address, postage paid, on receipt of HO wnts. ROYAL RAKING POWDF.R CO.. 171 Duane St., New York. Most cheap powders coutain aluui; dangerous to health; avoid them especially when offered loose or in hulk. octlStly Special Notices. A CARD. To all who nro suffering from the errors and indis cretions of youth, nervous weakness, early decay loss of manhood, Ac., I w ill send a recipe that will cure you, FKKE OF CIIARGK. This great remedy was discovered by a missionary in South America. Send a self-addressed envelope to the ItKV. JoSKTl' T. Inman, Station D, Xtw York City. dec'.*7teod Aw ljr Tiik Secret Key to Health.—The Science of Life, or Self-Preservation, 300 pages. Price, only $1 Contains fifty vulualde prescriptions, either one ot which is worth more than ten times the price of the book. Illustrated sample sent on receipt of 0 cents lor postage. Address, Dr. W. II. Parker, 4 Hulllnch Street, Boston, Mass. iulyl7*tevWAwl.Ttbin Fresh Flowers Every Week. No Charge for Express. Orders uiay be left with Mli. T. HORNE, -AT Mr. Rouse’s Jewelry Store, For weekly boxes ofFitK.su Flowers, at either 50 ct*., 75 ctM. or $1.00, which we will send on Saturday* and Tuesdays. For further particulars enquire of Mr. Horne. M.E. HUTCIN80N CO., FL0RI8T8, PORTSMOUTH, N. H. octsxjtr A RADICAL CHANGE! MERCHANT’S HOTEL, 13 Change Avenue, Boston, Mass. (Between State St. and Faneuil Hall Square.) En tirely re fitted, uud re furnished, timid bed*, good rooms and everything nice. The new proprietor will spare no pain* to please his guests, and the prices j will be as reasonable as elsewhere in Boston, decllfeodlm H. W. COTTLE. CLOSING OUT SALE —OF A LOT OF— First Class SEWING MACHINES, -AT— Very Seduced Prices. This is nu uncommonly ((ood chance to buy Stylish and Ele gant Machines, made by the very best uud lending nnd most popu lar miinufactiircrs, at a price be low the market, nt HENRY BOYNTON’S OFFICE, Opposite Post Office, Augusta. nov26$eodtf Powder, Shot, Fnse, Cans, Wads, Shells. Cartridges ot All Kinds, For sale very cheap iorcaah. SAFFOKD PO.,101 Water 8t. ipiao-nr_ _ 'VTlSBVOrs EXIIAINTIOX—A medical ea sav comprising a series of lectures delivered at Kahn's Museum of Anatomy, on the cause and curecf premature decline, showing indisputably how lost health may be regained, affording a clear synop sis of impediments to marriage, and the treatment ot nervous and physical debility, being the result of 20 years’ experience. By mail, 25c., currency, or pos tage stamps. Address Secretary Kahn’s Museum, 868 Broadway, N. Y. TTAS INSURANCE! Fifty Insurance Co.’s wrecked In the Chicago tire and as many more in Boston. The following Co.’s paid every dollur of loss in full without litigation, and to day are among the strongest in the Country. When you Insure get the. strongest Co’.s, as they adjust the most fair, and pay the most prompt and no risk of failing. /Etna, of Hartford, Conn. Springfield, Springfield, Maas. Hanover, of New York City. No. British Mercantile, of Lon don Edinburgh. Commercial Union, London. Queen, Liverpool London. Connecticut, Hartford, Conn. Western, Toronto, Can. St. Paul, St. Paul Minn. Merchants, Meriden and First Na tional. Keprcsentrd in Augusta by nov 12 ieodlm A weom2m NEW STORE I NEW STOCK I OF Watches, Jewelry, Silverware, Ac., AT mSWSq OPPOSITE POST OFFICE HALLOWELL, ME. Hino«40 _ Elegant Cards 80 prettiest styles, with name. 10c Stamps taken W. H. Moore, Brockport, N. Y. Smtt CHRISTMAS GIFTS! Wl. C. HERVEY, JEWELER, lias jn«t returned from the New ork and lto*ton market?*, with a fine assortment of atolic®, Oloolsji And Jowolry S Til* Latest Novkltikh in CENTS’ PINS, CHAINS, BUTTONS AND STUDS. —New Designs and Novelties in— LADIES* SCARF PINS, SHAWL PINS, DROPS, SLEEVE HUTTONS, NECKLACES CHAINS, LOCKETS, CROSSES, Ac., Ac., IN GOLD, PLATED, JET AND ONYX. PEARL. TORQ.UOISE, CAMEO,GAxlNET, AMETHYST and ONXY RINGS PLAIN AND ENGRAVED RINGS, IN GREAT VARIETY. Also a full stock of SILVER AM) PLATED WARE CUPS, VASES, NAPKIN RINGS, FRUIT KNIVES, TABLE KNIVES, FORKS, SPOONS, CHILDS SETTS, Ao. I have taken particular pain, to secure the latent pattern, in Clocks, I and 8 Day, Strike and Alarm in Nickel, Gilt and Wood Cases! GOLD SPECTACLES, GOLD EYEGLASSES and SILVER THIMBLES —(-0—0—***-0—0-) ■Remember the Place and Cive Me a Call.~09 OPPOSITE POST OFFICE, AUGUSTA. dec 10f 3 w HOLIDAY GOODS! -JUST RECEIVED AT E. E/OWSE’S, —CONSISTING OF Gold and Silver Watches, Ladies’ and Gents’ Gold Chains, Lockets, Crosses,Charms, Neck Chains, Gold and Plated Sets, Rings, Studs, Sleeve Buttons, Shawl, Lace and Cuff Pins, Gold and Silver Thimbles, Silver Plated Tea Sets, Ice Pitchers, Goblets, Cake Baskets, Fruit Stands, Cups, Vases, Ac., Ac. LARGEST STOCK LOWEST PRICES 124 WATER ST., AUGUSTA, ME. dedftf WM. READ SONS, t:i Fanrull Hull Square, Boston, Sole Sew England Agents for COLT’S New Breech LoadingGiiii, ot top snap, double holt action. This gull has been loug in preparation, ami is con fidently recommended at the BEST AM Lit (CAN GUN yet produced. Manufactured by the i olt'a l(e. j volverCo., whose reputation for highest quality re volvers is world-wide. Every gun tested bi-fore leaving factory. Prior $50.00. Also all other makes from $.V» upward. Also Just out, the Niew Top Knap Single Krreeh Loader—the only one of this favorite action, $13.00. Semi Stamp for Circu lar. 8CIILKRKR'8 THREAD-WOl’NI) LONO RANUK SHOT Cartriimjbh! Latest thing out! Game killed at any distance! Shooting marvelous! These cartridge cas es are made for three different ranges—60, 70 and *.H> yards—covering all poitts over 50 and under 110 yards. They are empty, and purchaser can fill them with any size shot desired. Can be used in muzzle loading or breech-loading guns. Price* $5.00 per hundred; dUcauut to the trade. g#**Partiesdesiring Cartridge Cases at retail must enclose money with order, as we cannot afford to O. b. WILLIAM READ HONX, 13 Faneuil Hall Square Boaton, NOI.F. AUEXTM FOR SEW EAULAKII. dec!3f3t FALL AND WINTER OPE IN" X C3 -or-j mm ur ui is, —ON AND AFTER— Thursday, Friday Saturday, OCT. 23d, 24th and 25th. AT MRS. M. B. HODGES’, CENTRAL BLOCK. WATER ST. ttjanl GRAND DISPLAY! —OK— FALL AN3 WINTER MILLINERY, HATS AND BONNETS, TUIMMKD AND L'KTKIHMKD, Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 5th 6th. RUCHINCS NECKTIES! ALSO NOVELTIES, Comprising a large anti elegant assortment of Silk Goods, Velvets, and Satins in the new and desiruble shades, Satin and Fancy Kilibons, F'eathers ami F'lowers, Birds and Wings, Felt Goods, all colors lu the leading shapes. New Goods constantly udded to my stock. Prices the very I.OWKST. No trouble to show goods, at Miss A. O.GETCHELL'S. aepttstttf ISAIAH S. EMERY, AT THE MAINE MININS EXCHAN6E. Mines, Mining Stock, ami Mineral Lands bought and sold. Laud bonded. Mining Companies orgun ized, Capital procured for developing mines, Gov. eminent aud ft. K. Securities dealt In. Agency N. Y. Mining Record. Correct Assays procured. No. 33 West Market Square, BANGOR, ME. declltly__ ____ Harnesses, Wolf and Buffalo Robes! Horse Blankets, and OIL HORSE COVERS, Cheap for Cash at DOUGHTY BROS., One Door North of F. Swain &Co., Coal Dealers. novltibn__ A TWO STORY HOUSE, 111 exoellent condition A with large stable, suitable for one or two fam ilies, situated an northerly endof State St. Also af ter Dm. 1st, a good tenement on Green St., aultnble for n man and wife. Apply to A. It. ABBOT, Corner Green and Bewail St. nor24{eodtf 1 HOLIDAY GIFTS FOU GENTLEMEN. I.argi- Stock of Fine Good* in CARDIGAN JACKETS, kid Gloves, Lined and Inlined, KID MITTENS, Silk Hdk’fs., Linen Hdk’fs, Silk Mufflers, Cashmere Mufflers, Silk Wristers, Worsted Wristers. nrxiw stvxjIis IN Neck Wear! WHITE AND FANCY SHIRTS Fine Underclothing, LINEN C0LLAR8, CUFF8 A DICKEY8, Furnishing Goods Department, HUNTINGTON, NASON CO., 135 139 Water St., AUCUSTA. TT4S ULSTERS and OVERCOATS FOR MEN f Ulsters and Overcoats for Boys! Ulsters and Overcoats for Children! LATEST STILES! LOW PRICES! —Mod’s Boys’ Suits Heavy Underwear, Hosiery, Cardigan Jackets, Lined Gloves, Scotch Caps in Great Variety. E. E. DAVIS, Under Cony House. octlSf.tineodfcw Encourage Maine Mines BY PURCHA8INO Acton, Atlantic, Mineral Hill and Other Maine Mining Stocks, of CHAS. W. DAVIS, Fire Insurance Agent, Real Estate and Mining Stock Broker, Darby Block, Water St., Nov.25tly Augusta, Mb. as VOLVEB FEES -ffSKjffiKK Address J. BOWS A SOM, mam Wood Bt-Pltoaonk.lfc

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local ant State Ncto*. Monday, December 15, 1879. The County Commissioners will be in ses sion to-morrow. A new ice house is being erected on the brook road. Hay was selling on the street Saturday at $12 per ton. Several loads were disposed of at that price. A vieious horse standing near the sidewalk Saturday, snapped at a boy passing by, and took bis hat from his head. Hev. Dr. Iiutler of North Vassalboro', lec tures in Waterville in the “Ironclad” course, Wednesday evening, Dee. 17. _ Judge Libbey, and Judge I’eters of Ban gor have been holding a hearing on the Crooker Jackscn estate case, in the County Commis sioners room at Bath. _ Rev. Mr. Tihlen did not deliver his lecture last evening, on account of the storm. It will probably be given next Sunday, if the weather permits. _ Twenty-five freight cars passed this station for Bangor and way stations, Saturday afler ■oon. Their has been a large increase in freight transportation since the first of No vember. _ Mr. Robert Gould of Farmingdalc has ac cepted a position in the office of Messrs. E. C. Allen Co. Augusta as business corres pondent, and assumed his duties last Thurs day morning.__ The quarterly meeting of the New England Psychological Society will be held at the new hospital in Worcester, Mass., on the 10th inst. Dr. Harlow of this city is President of the Society for the current year. Wearing caps without visors is said to be the first step toward becoming round shoul dered. The head is thrown forward to avoid the sun full in the face, and the shoulders soon follow in the same direction. Mr. Conn, Chief of Police at Woburn, Mass., attended the S. J. Court in this city last week, and testified against the two horse thieves brought here for trial. His weight it only 124 pounds, buthewasfully abletocope with those who were guilty of crime. Ex-Gov. A. P. Morrill has been confined to his house nearly two weeks from a severe attack of rheumatism in the region of the heart. He has had the attendance of Doctors Thompson Hill of this city, who reported a slight improvement in his condition Saturday. The temperance meeting Sunday afternoon opened in the usual form. Interesting re marks were made by Bros. B. F. Gaslin, Charles Stone, H. K. Choate, Dr. Dilling ham, Samuel Lane of Gardiner, and many others. The time was fully taken up in speaking and singing. Quite a number signed the iron-clad pledge. The following general order lias been is sued from the Adjutant General’s office. The resignation of Col. Charles P. Mattocks, 1st Regiment Maine Volunteer Militia, is ac cepted and he is hereby honorably discharged, to date from March 5th, 1879. The resigna tion of Lteut. Samuel J. Gallagher, Quarter master 1st Regiment Maine Volunteer Militia, is accepted and he is hereby honorably dis charged, to date fromMarch 12,1879. The attention of our citizens has been so engrossed with the action of the Governor and Council for the past few days, they may have forgotten the M. E. course of lectures. The fifth lecture of this course will be de livered on Thursday evening, December 18th, at the Methodist church, by the Rev. C. B. Pitblado, ef Portsmouth, N. II. Subject, “Wanted.” Rev. Mr. Pitblado is well known in this State He is a fine speaker, and an interesting lecture may be expected. In Sac arappa, where he lectured some weeks since, he held the closest attention of the audience for over two hours. The last of this popu lar course of lectures will be delivered on Monday evening, by Rev. Dr. McCabe, subject to be announced hereafter. We have received from the famous house of L. Prang Co., Boston, a large assort ment of samples of the beautiful Christmas and New Year’s Cards prepared by them for the coming holidays, and they are fascinating illustrations of the perfection of American art. Messrs. Prang A Co., were the first to introduce these cards to the American public; and they have every year increased their at tractiveness by bringing better and better ar tistic work into their execution. The variety of the assortment of the present season is very large, embracing landscape, animal, birds, figures and floral designs. The improvement in these cards has been such that Messrs. Prang Co., are not only outselling the for eign cards in this market, but effect very large sales in England and on the continent of Europe, successfully competing with the foreign cards in their own markets. Superior Coart—Judge Whltehouse pre siding. Satubday, Dec. 13th. The trial of Levi Lombard, begun yester day, occupied the court till 34 o'clock in the afternoon. The jury brought in a verdict of not guilty. J. II. Potter was counsel for deft. Charles E. Colter, senior member of that well remembered concern of Colter, Hamil ton A Co., which failed more than four years ago, was indicted this term for cheating by false pretences as to the financial standing of his firm. Isaac F. Thompson, an endorser to the extent of one thousand dollars, appears to be the prosecutor. The case was never brought up before the jury, and was disposed of by the entry of no/ pros. Very taking.—Colds. Very glad.—The Druggists. The very best remedy.—Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup. Danger Signals. Five eminent men have died within the past few weeks of Bright's Disease, and many more will soon die of the same fearful des troyer because they do not take Warner's Safe Kidney and Liver Cure, the only sure remedy for this and other kidney and liver diseases. O^Fbykb Hill is undoubtedly the lead ing bonanza for silver-mining in Colorado. The Dunkin Silver Mining Co., has a strong board of officers in New England, and stocks or any information may be had from II. E. Townsend, Boston, the N. E. Agent. IIJTMT ProgU la SO Daps. What 910 has done In Wall Street by legitimate Stock Speculations. Pamphlet explaining everything sent ftee. SIMPSON A CO., Exchange Place, New York. octZVte dfcw7w THE COUNTING OUT CONSPIRACY. A petition from Portland for the investiga tion of the charges made by Charles B. Hounds, was sent to the Governor and Coun cil Saturday afternoon. The signers say in their petition: “The undersigned, citizens of the State of Maine, haring heard a report that certain serious charges of the attorney for Washing ton county, in respect to election returns or records in that county, are not deemed of sufficient importance to he investigated by your honorable body, would respectfully sug gest that a prompt investigation of the mat ters in question would seem to be justified alike by the gravity of the charges made, ami by the public iuterest in the questions and proceedings involved. If these charges should turn out to be unfounded, existing fears and suspicions would be removed, which in itself is an object well worthy of attainment; while if they are true we are quite sure you will readily agree with us that whatever of wroag doing exists ought to be exposed. In either event we will hope that the reports which have come to us are unauthorized and untrue, and that a prompt and thorough investigation of the charges will be made under your direction.” The jietition is signed by some of the most distinguished and best citizens of Portland, their names being as follows Lot M. Morrill, Sidnev Perham, Israel Washburn, Jr., W. W. Thomas, W. W. Brown, Neal Dow, Wni. Hammond, II. W. Hersey. I. T. McCobb, II. I. Libby. Geo. S. Hunt, Charles E. Jose. Jacob McLellan, S. E. Spring, II. M. Hart, W. W. Thomas, Jr., John Q. Twitehell, Henry B. Cleaves, Frank lin J. Hollins, Win. A. Goodwin, W. S. Da na, J. 8. Winslow, Henry Fox, J. W. Deer ing. The hearings before the Governor and Council terminated Saturday, and several in terested parties were before the board. The next chapter will be the issuing of certifi cates, which is to take place by the seven teenth. _ t'or the I-adles. Berry ladles, with clusters of mimic straw berries in the bowls, and strawberry vines climbing up the handles, are new and hand some. Even little girl* wear jacket* of gray, huff and pale brown, rather than those of navy blue and seal brown, that were fashionable tor them last year. It i* asserted that the Chicago man is hard er to coax into dress clothe* than his Boston brother, and thinks his business suit good enough to wear anywhere. The English style of celebrating a wedding, with a best man attending the bridegroom and one or two bridesmaids, is more fashion able than any other. Orange blossoms have grown so scarce that it is sometimes impossible to find enough in Boston and New York to make a single hand bouquet for a bride. Pretty sets ot out-door garments, consist ing of a cloak, a cap and a muff, are made of very thick latnbswool cloth, trimmed with pale blue striped goods. Little shoes of emerald velvet, lined with ermine and with an ermine's head on the in step, are among the coquetish things pre pared for Parisian ladies' wear. Sleeves gathered and plaited into the shoul der are worn in gown* with gathered skirt*. A band finishes these sleeves just below the elbow, and is bordered by a ruffle. Rnching* grow thicker and thicker: double plaiting* of crepe lisse are now woven into shell shape* that make six or eight rows come to-gether. They are expensive but becom ing. Among the favorite Christmas gift* for ba bies are the indistructible white rabbit* and squirrels that are so soft as not to endanger windows and mirrors, but so tough as not to be pulled to pieces. Humming birds are arranged around bon nnets in such a way as to seem to play hide and-seek in and out of a feather. Sometimes several birds are grouped around a bow, and seem to peck at it. The proper handkerchief to carry with a dress trimmed with Oriental cashmere is of linen lawn, with a colored foulard hem hav ing palm leaves in many colors stamped on a blue and black ground. Gray costumes trimmed with plush and accompanied by gray plush lined with satin, are exceedingly pretty. Cut steel buttons and a cut steel dagger in the bonnet give all the glitter that a costume need#. Fur border* are placed around the lower edge of dress skirts by some dressmakers. A very narrow silk plaiting is tacked on in such a way as to partly reveal itself below the fur, but the effect is rather odd than pretty. Languedoc lace breakfast capes are made square and close, have three frill* of lace across the front, shell plaitings on the left side and back, a cascade on the right side, and near the front two full rosettes of cream white satin, with brooches of brilliants in the centre. IHarrirt. In Fairfield, Pec. 9, Mr. William II. Totman to Miss Lucy A. Wynmn. In Newport, N. II., IH*c. 3, Mr. (»th—“ft it not doubted that the right of public inspection exiits to the extent indicat ed and may be asserted and enforced against the Secretary.” 7th—“It is the duty of the Governor and Council to examine these returns within a brief period, and the duty to examine neces sarily includes the right of possession for such time as is required to complete the ex amination." 8th—“If the writ were granted, there mast be a reservation in the decree of the right of the Governor and Council to hold them ex clusively whenever the fulfillment of a con stitutional obligation demands it.” 9th—Wherefore the “petition is dismissed and the writ denied.” Was there ever, Mr. Editor, a more com plete non tequitur t Here we find the legal and constitutional rights of two parties de fined by the Judge: First, of the candidate to inspect the returns: Second, of the Gov ernor and Council to count them. And yet with a reservation in favor of the second right, the first right is wholly denied by Judge Vir gin. The two rights have co-existed, been ex ercised together, without jar or conflict, from the origin of the State down to the rule of the present Council. If every member of the Council were working on the returns and each had a whole county's returns before him there would still bs nine counties in the hands of the Secretary of State at any given time for exhibition to candidates. Every petition laid betore Gov. Garcelon and liis Council has asked for liberty to examine returns at such time as the convenience of the Council would permit. Why did Judge Virgin so elaborately define the constitutional right of the candidate to in spect the returns, and the constitutional duty of the Secretary of State to exhibit them, if both the privilege and the duty are to be over ridden and nullified by another constitutional function? In what sense did Judge Virgin use the word “enforced" as against the Sec retary? Did he mean “enforced” if some body else did not object! Most assuredly, Mr. Editor, the right of the candidate, the duty of the Secretary and the functioa of the Council, are in perfect harmony, and there is not an instance in the “conflict of laws" that would justify an antagonism between them. Instead of studying Story, however, I fear Judge Virgin has derived the philosophy of his ruling from a more ancient authority. The right of the candidate to examine returns is perfect, says Judge Virgin. But what if the Governor won’t permit the Secretary of State to exhibit them? At that point in the argument Judge Virgin recurs to his ancient authority, to be found in Shakespeare's Re ports, as follows: “Judge Dogberry—You are to bid any man stand in the Prince's name “Second Watch—How if he will not stand?" “Judge Dogberry—Why thei^take no note ofliim, but let him go and thank God you are rid of a knave!” “Second Watch—If we know him to be a thief, shall we not lay hands on him?” “Judge Dogberry—Truly by virtue of your office you may, but I think they that touch pitch will be defiled. The most peaceable way, if you do take a thief, is to let him show himself what he is, and steal out of your company.” It is heard with regret that Judge Barrows and Judge Symonds—especially the latter— were consulted as to this remarkable opinion of Judge Virgin. Neither its law nor its logic will be a source of pride to its authors hereafter. The mandamus at so late a day was not of great value to those applying fur it. But the responding party felt se sure it would be granted that haste was made to comply with it in advance. Judge Virgin's decision un doubtedly surprised Mr. Gould more than it did Mr. Baker. Lex. FOR X MAS AMO THE HOLIDAYS! An unusually flue and novel assortment of TOILET, FANCY, USEFUL —AMO— ORNAMENTAL GOODS, Appropriate for Gift* at PARTRIDGES* DRUG STORE, SALESMAN A First Class Retail Dry Goods Salesman wanted. Must have had three years experience. Ad dress with references, J. HENRY HINES A CO., PORTLAND, ME. deo!2}eod2w Insurance!! “The Best Always the Cheapest.” When piticing your Insurance, LOOK AT THE STANDING of tiie following Companies, Represented at the Agency of B. DAVIS, FARR CO. Moat of which Have Keen Through all the tareat Fire** In till** C ountry Dur ing the L*a«t Fifty Yearn, PAYING EVERY DOLLAR OK THEIR LOSSES! And arc to-day among tin* Oldest, Strongest, and Host Popular Insurant-*' Companies COMl’ANIKS. I ASSETS. Hartford Ct., I $3,358,687 PniKNix, Ct. 2,621,083 National, Ct. 1,104,206 Home, N. Y. 6,390,352 Continental, N. Y. 3,327,772 German American, N. Y. 2,471,781 Ins. Co., of No. America,! Phila. 6,552,208 Franklin, Phila. 3,363,219 Pknnsi.vania, Phila. 1,855,238 Fire Association, Phila. 3,770.806 Imperial Northern, Lon don *1,570,947 Royal, Liverpool 2,728,491 Liverpool, London Globe, Liverpool 4,301,897 _ _ __’Assets In V. S. B, DAVIS, FARR CO., nov^teodam Agents, Augusta. DUNKIN SILVER MINING CO, of LeadTille, fol. Officers:— H. H. Stolesbury, New York; Hon. Alexander H. Rico, Boston: Hon. John B. Alley, Boston; Hon. H. A. W. Tabor, Colo rado; M. McClanahan, Esq., New York; J. H. Stolesbury, New York; E. H. Potter, New York. DODGE, POTTER k CO., Financial Agents and Registrars, 34 Pine St., N. V. Tills recent bonanza is now classed among the first on Fryer Hill. It is in close proximity to the large-producing mines, the I.ittle Pittsburg. Robert E. Lee and Chrysolite Combination, and is to-day a dividend-paying mine. Sole New England Agent for the Sale of Stock, H. E. TOWNSEND, 86 MILK ST., ROOM 33, BOSTON, MASS. dec21teodlm THE PLACE FOB PURE MEDICINES, AT Lowest Price* IS PARTRIDGES’ DRUG STORE, _Under Granite Hall. HOLIDAY PRESENTS At Cost! For tiik xkxt thirty rays, win be sold, regardless of cost, the large and well se lected stock of JEWELRY AND SILVER WARE Belonging to the estata of B. FRANK SWAN. The stock is all new, uud consists of Rings, IS ns. Charms, Chains, Lockets, Sleeve Buttons, Studs, Knives, Forks, Spoons, Napkin Rings, $c. And will be sold regardless of cost, to close the es tate. At the Store of C. FRED MIVAN, No. 130 Water Nt., Augusta. IHcMUnnl_GEO. 1*. HATCH, Attifftee. SPECIALTY FOR THE HOLIDAYS! Another Invoice of those Stylish Ul sters and Overcoats for Men, Youths and Boys. With FullLineof Suitings, Underwear, Neckwear, White and delicate Shades Juvan’s French Kid Gloves. Heavy Buck and Oil Tan Gloves, Driving Gloves, Ac., Ac. Deane Pray Co. nov21t3w FOR HOLIDAY GOODS! CHRISTMAS PRESENTS I GO TO KINSMAN'S DIG STORE, Cor. Water and Bridge Sts. low raicES: GIVE US A CALL NO TROUBLE TO SHOW GOODS DON’T FORGET THE PLACE decCteod&wtf NEW STORE! NEW GOODS! LUCIUS HILL, —DEALER IX— and everything imiully kept in a first class store, al of which will be sold at reuaouable prices. UNDER HOTEL NORTH, Water St., Augusta, Me. dee2|3oi "BABalms" IN Choice Cigars, Meerschaums ANI» SMOKERS’ GOODS, FOR Christmas Presents, AT PARTRIDGES’ DRUG STORE. dJClOfrodlf BY TELEGRAPH. [Associated Press Telegrams to the Daily Kennebec Journal. 1 m MAIM NKWS ST TKLKtiKAPlI. Fire in Fnriningdale. Gardiner, December 1,1. The harn of Chas. It. (Hidden of Karmingdale, ami con tents—twelve tons of hay and farm imple ments, was burned. Insured for eight hun dred dollars in the linger Williams Co. Mitrinc News. Portland, December 13. Thu steamer Quebec sailed for Liverpool tliis afternoon. Found Dend. John McDonough of llangor, was sentenc ed by Judge Knx, in tliis city, for selling liq uor without a revenue license, and committed to jail here, and was this morning found dead in liis cell. Cause, heart disease. Appointment. James Treat is appointed Postmaster at Bucksport Centre^ Hancock Co. NEW IIAMPNHIHE. Enncriil of Hon. Amos Tuck. Exeter, December 13. The funeral of Hon. Amos Tuck, ex-member of Congress, took place this afternoon was largely at tended. Gov. Xalt Head and Hon. ,1. W. Patterson were among those present. Anniversary. Manchester, December 13. The anni versary of the Methodist Episcopal Tract Society and Sunday School Union eom mencee this evening, und will continue until Tuesday evening. VERMONT. Counterfeiter Arrested. North Troy, December 13. Mr. II. D. Bruce was arrested and held in *0 for passing counterfeit fives on the Troy, N. Y., Bank. A number of counterfeit bills were found in bis possession. MASSACHUSETTS. A Fearful Record. Oi.ot'CESTFR, December 13. The fishing season closes with a fearful record of losses 32 vessels, valued at over 8180,000, ami 200 men, having sailed to return no more. Strike. Scut no fi Ft.ii, December 13. To-day the weavers in Locowsic woolen mill, at Ham den, struck for an increase of 10 per cent, in wages, which had recently been given the night hands. Their places will be filled with uew men. Operatives’ Meeting. Oi iiham, December 13. A mass meeting of cotton operatives held to-day, adopted res olutions protesting against the over-time sys tem. The meeting also resolved that from Monday operatives shall commence working on old time, and any operative who shall be discharged therefor shall be supported. Pcrsonnl. Rostov, December 13. Late tc-night the condition of llishop Gilbert Haven is a little more favorable. NEW YORK. The Ceutral System. Xkw York, December 13. A vote was taken to-day at the produce exchange on the question whether the central system should be retained in the exchange or not. The whole number of votes cast was 1273, of which (ilI8 were in favor of retaining it, and (JOo against its being retained. Railroad Mutters. The World says it is reported that a con tract bus been signed in Philadelphia, be tween the Texas ,t Pacific Railroad Com pany and a Construction Company for the eanstruction of 700 miles of road from Fort Worth to El Paso. A Syracuse dispatch says Gen. Hurt of Iloston hud a consultation with .Tames J. Relden, president and principal ow ner of the Chenango Valley Railroad, in] reference to the purchase of the Chenango road in the in terest of Iloston capitalists and railroad men. The English Mission. It is stated that that President Hayes told Senator Hoar, to-day, if James Russell Lowell would resign the Spanish mission he would appoint cx-Gov. liullock of Muss., as Minister to England. A Congressman Indicted. A dispatch from Patterson, X. J., says Reryne county Grand Jury has indicted Con gressman Charles 11. Voorhei-s, lute Presi dent of the First Natsonal Rank of Hack ensack county. The indictment is based on transactions connecteil w ith the bank. If he can be arrested he will probably be arraigned Monday. PENNSYLVANIA. Gen. (Irani. PiTTsnrRO, December 13. The banquet to Gen. Grant to-night was attended by 200 prominent citizens. J. II. llickerson pre sided. Gen. Grant responded to the toast very briefly. Grant was formally welcomed hv Judge Agnew, to which Grant responded briefly, saying it avus a source of gratification to him that his course in public life has been ap proved. Severe Drought Ended. Peters nr ru. December 1;1. The drought which has prevailed in this section of the State during the past 4 months, drying wells and streams in the adjacent country, caus ing mills to cense operations, and a great in convenience to farmers, has been virtually brought to a close by the heavy rains in the past few days. The drought w as the severest and most protracted experienced in this neighborhood for many years. TENNESSEE. A Novel Case. Mkmi'His, December 13. .Judge Hammond of the U. S. Circuit Court to-day had a novel case before him. J. C. Birmingham of I.nnderdale comity, Tcnn., had been indicted for unlawfully holding two colored girls in slavery. It appears that Birmingham lias refused to recognize the abolition of slavery, and ever since the war lias claimed to own the girls because he owned their mother. The conduct of Birmingham excited the in dignation of his neighbors, and at their in stigation the l\ S. Grand J ury recently found an indictment against him. Judge Ham mond quashed the indictment, holding that the act of Congress which says cvety person who kidnaps or carries away any other person with intent that such person shall he sold in to involuntary servitude or held as a slave, shall be punished hv lino or imprisonment, could not apply to any one holding or pre tending to hold in slavery in this country, be cause ns slavery had been abolished there could be no slaves here, and therefore no one could be held ns a slave. This, the judge suid, is an offence not provided for by act of Congress, and not punishuhle by indictment in federal courts. Defendant was discharged. NEW BRUNSWICK. Drowned. Newcasllb, December 13. Two young ladies, May Williston. daughter of Judge Williston, and Jennie Watt, daughter of C. C. Watt, while skating yesterday, broke through the ice and were drowned. Bodies recovered. ANOTHER HORROR. The Remains of u Missing Man Found in an Old Shaft. Evidence* of Other Remain* both Hu man and Animal iu the Shaft. NO ONE WILLING TO It ESC END THE SHAFT. TrnxF.LTON, W. Vn., December 1.1. Great excitement prevails over the discovery of the remains of Joseph M. Ashby, yesterday, in an old shaft over King Wood tunnel near here. lie was lust seen nlive Oct. 22, nml was found at the bottom of a shaft at the depth of 127 feet. George Williams, coal miner, who made the descent, cannot be per suaded to go down ugain, and asserts there are evidences of other remains both human ami animal. A light lowered to the bottom revealed a man's leg and arm. A man named Sanders, who has been missing for two weeks, is feared to have shared Ashby’s fate. No one seems to be willing to make the descent. RAILROAD ACCIDENT. Three Persons Killed. IlfTt.ANn, Vt., December 11. An accident occurred on the Addison Railroad at Larra bee Point, causing the death of the engineer, fireman and bridge tender. The train left Rutland this afternoon for Tieonderoga, N. V., and was wrecked just before reaching the bridge across the lake. No particulars yet. A wrecking train has been sent from here to the scene of the accident, distant about 10 miles, to clear the track and bring aw ay the bodies, and no particulars can lie obtained until the train returns, which probably will not be until morning. Second despatch. The scene of last night’s accident on the Addison Railroad was a sho.it curve 100 rods from the east end of the lake bridge, at Larrubee Point. The shock, caused by the locomotive striking the curve it is supposed, carried completely away about HO feet of track. It is claimed bv roadmastcr Homer that the locomotive climed the track, causing the accident. The locomotive rolled down a clay embankment of about 50 feet, turning over three times. The tender was separated from the engine and loged bottom side up with the trucks broken off. The train was a mixed freight and passenger. Two of the thre freight cars followed the lo comotive down the embankment, but were not materially damaged. One freight and the passenger car remuined on the ttack. none of the occupants of the latter being in jured. A wrecking train went to the scene last night and recovered tke bodies of the dead. Stimson was found in the ruins of his cab, badly mangled, his head being crushed fiat. Lymans was found with Stimson, while Murkhams body was lying half way up the bank, considerably crushed anil scalded, the locomotive having gone over him in its first evolution. Engineer Stiinpson and fireman Markham lived at Leicester Junction, the lotter with his parents. Stimson leaves a wife. Lyman leaves a family. He had charge of the draw bridge across the lake, and Imd been to lit .land for supplies. After riding in the passenger car to Orncll, the last station before the accident, he there got on the locomotive to be at his post when the train reached the draw bridge. A second train went from Rutland to-day and repaired and cleared the track, ready fur the passenger trains Monday. tVANimuTON. Committee Work. Washington, December 13. The House committt e on Indian affairs lield a lengthy meeting and reviewed the whole Indian ques tion, epeciallv as to what will be done with the Utes in Colorado. The Senate joint res olution was amended in several particulars and finally adopted bv the committee for re port to the House with recommendation* for its passage, in the following terms Re solved, etc., that the Secretary of the Inter ior is hereby authorized, through a commis sion to be appointed by the President, or by direct negotiation as he may deem best, to enter into an agreement with such of the Ute Indians in Colorado as have not by acts of hostility to the United States, or otherwise forfeited rights under existing treaties, for the extinguishment of their title to so much of their reservation in said State ns may be deemed necessary in the judgment of said commission or of the Secretary of the Inter ior for their removal and settlement in some other suitable place in Colorado, provided said commission or Secretary of the Interior, in any agreement with the Indians for a ces sion of any part of their reservation in ('(do rado, shall obtain before said session shall be made, the valid consent of said Utes, as pro vided in section 10 of the treaty made March 2, lH(is, between the government of the United States and the Utes; and provided that no agreement made with said Indians shall be valid unless agreed to by three fourths of all the adult male Indians who have not forfeited their treaty rights as afore said, occupying or interested in the same, and provided that Congress confirms said cession. Said Secretary of the Interior shall report his proceedings under this resolution to Con gress for its consideration and approval. Expenses of such negotiation to be paid by the United States, and $10,000 are hereby appropriated. i lie uuver i use. The court granted the motion of counsel far Mrs. Oliver, that her appeal be heard without priming the record, und the case continued until the fourth Monday in Janu ary. Postal Matters. The post office department has issued a catalogue of nearly IL‘,000 separate lots of articles accumulated in the dead letter office, which to be sold at auction in this city dur ing the present week. CANADA. Suicide. Cowanhvii.i.e Que., December 13. Edward Fuller, an old man, died from the effects of three shots in the head and three in the body, self inflicted with suicidal intent. MARYLAND. Suspected Murder. Baltimore, December 13. Santos Aquia Lopez, another of the crew of the wrecked schooner M. und E. Henderson, was arrested to-day. He, together with Annette and Pel lona, have been sent to jail by the L’. S. Commissioner, to nwuit further developments in relation to the suspected murder of the of ficers of the schooner. MISSOURI. Court Mutters. St. Lolita, December 13. It is reported her that the U. S. Circuit Court at Topeka, Kas., yesterday, set aside the sale of the Kansas Pacific Railroad to Jay Could, and refused to order another sale. SOUTH AMERICAN WAR. New York, December 13. The Peruvian Charge D'Affaiis received cable advices from Panama, announcing a partial engagement at Tarapuca, where 3500 Chilians were routed, 1000 killed, and 11 Krupp guns and 4 mitrail leuses captured. EGYPTIAN AFFAIRS. New York, December 14. Acablespecial says the Abyssinian chiefs of the army of King John, which hud assembled an the Egyptian frontier, made their way into the Khedive’s territory on the 11th inst., und succeeded in levying a tribute from his sub jects. TilK AFGHAN W \H. ^ritirnl Condition of Grnrrnl Roberta* Command. SEVERAL TillItES RIS1S0. Nkw York, December 13. A London ea ble special says: The gravity of Cabul news is acknowledg ed. Nobody believes the official accounts to be complete. The minislcrtal organs admit a mishap, and that the British hold on Cabul is jeopardized, and warn the government against further progress toward annexation. The liberal journals frankly say that Geo. Huberts is fighting for life, llis whole force of olK'K) men being pitted agrinst the entire entire Afghan army, admitted to be 10,000 strong. The tribes are rising on every side. The Keohistans lately reported as surrender ing their arms, send 30(A) troops and what Lord Lytton called a ‘•hostile Ghurzenee gathering,” means 7000 soldiers well armed and led. Military critics agree that the Afghan movements show surprising strategic ability. Nevertheless it is believed that Gen. Huberts is likely to overcome the present attack, as be holds strongly fortified positions about Cabul, but unless he is victorious an insur rection in Cabul is certain. Candahar is also threatened by 11.000 troops advancing from Herat. The Candar arees are likewise restless. The Times urges government to abandon Afghanistan after crushing the icsistancc, and the Stnndanl gives the same counsel. The public nre uneasy from the daily accumulat ing evidence of merciless cruelties perpetrat ed on the Afghans. FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE. Legislative. Vienna, December 13. The upper house of the Iiicshsruth unanimously passed the ar my bill, as presented by government. Protection of Austrian Consulates. Germany, at the request of Austria, ha* in structed the commanders of German ships in Peruvian waters, to protect the Aastrian con sulates, imperilled on account of the war be tween Chili, Peru and Bolivia. Mukhtar Pasha. A telegram from Cettinje announces that Mukhtar l’asha, who is at I’risrend with ten battalions, has asked for reinforcements, and twenty battalions more have started to his re lief. Arrested. St. Petehsiii no, December 13. It is re ported that six prisoners tried nt the same time as Mersky, the assailant of Gen. Dren teln, and acquitted, arc still in prisoa. Mirs kv's betrothed, Millie Kestelaian, a witness at his trial, has since been arrested. Three persons in whose possession pitanis were fouud, have been arrested in Kieff. Previous to the arrest a bomb was exploded on the boulevard. Sale of Explosives Prohibited. The Gov. Gen'l of Kliarkoff has issued an order prohibiting to the public the manufac ture, sale or possession of any explosive ma terials. EASTERN AFFAIRS. Loniion, December 15. The Paris news papers print a telegram asserting that Russia has proposed to the powers a collective step at Constantinople, to acccllcrate the surren der of Gusinjee at Montenegro. Constantinople, December 14. The Porte lias sent a circular to its representa tives abroad, reciting the measures taken to secure tho surrender of Gusinjee, and ex pressing the hope that Montenegro will not precipitate matters, as some delay i^aeeessa ry if bloodshed is to be avoided. CONDENSED TELEGRAMS. Rowell proposes a walking match in April, add offers to walk against O'Leary in Eng land for £500. The New York police arc hunting for Ar nold Wander, who lias escaped from Paris af ter murdering an apothecary and apprentice, and robbing them of $2000. A dispatch from Morristown, N. J., says: A well known literary man (January Searle) supposed to have been dead for many years both by his family and friends, was dis covered this morning by a New York Tele gram reporter in the Lunatic Asylum at Mor ris Plains, N. J. Two or three ton* of glycerince exploded on Friday on Fox Island, in the river oppo site Amherstburg, 20 miles below Detroit, Mich., and the shook was felt some thirty or forty miles distant. A dispatch from Santa Fc says Clias. A. Merritt, relative of Gen. Merritt, late Lieut. !ith Cavalry, but dismissed recently by court martial, committed suicide. WEATHER REPORT. War Dep’t, Office Chief Signal Officer, 1 Washington, 1). C., Dec. 15,—1 a. m. j Indication- lor the Next 24 Hours, For New Hugland. Fulling ami low barometer, variable winds, threatening anil rainy weather, partly aa snow over the interior, followed Monday night by rising barometer, westerly winds, and probably clearing weather. Cautionary signals continue at Kastport, Portland and Section 7. JOHN C. HAYNES CO., 33 COURT STREET, BOSTON. Musical Boxes in Great Variety. Brass Band Instruments. Violins. American Guitars Warranted. Imported Guitars. Banjos rrom $2.00 upwards. Violin, Vlolincello, Double Bass, Baqjo, Zither and Harp Strings and Trim mings. Accordeuns and Concertinas of all des criptions. American and Foreign Sheet Music, Music Books, Be.. Ac. Wholesale and Retail. Till* establishment is one of the branch stores of Ouvkr Ditson Co., ami possesses unequalled advantages for the importation of instruments from the beat manufacturers in Europe. Iy42 Dr. Costello’s HAIR REVIVER Is Taking the Lead or Ail other Prep arations Tor the Hair. WIIY IS IT 1st, because it cure. All Disease, of the Scalp, Eradicates All Scurtf aud Dandrutt, stop* all Itch ing of the Head. 2d, because it Stops the Hair from Falling off, Promotes its (irowth, and restores it to its origi nal color for a certainty. 3d, because it docs all of the above better than any other Preparation. Fiually, because chemists have analysed it, and hundreds who have used it pronNDM it por> fectly harmless, and free from all those objection able properties contained in nil other ilnir Bn torers. t'BOF. J. M. DANIELS, Proprietor. LEWISTON, ME. AGENTS,-Devine A Howard, Augusta; Hawes A Warren, Hallowcll; L. D. Cook, Gnrdtnar; Mood?A I,add. couton. w-tfne WMWWWMmwowtWIMIIMimWIlil PATENT* OBTAINED tor tavesusa. mMWWMMBffMbMMMBMMOBtMMMUi

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Batts Itmnrbri Journal. State Cdkhiuxp. A 13-year-old daughter of Harry Webb of Portland, ii an excellent violinist. KEsarsci'. The Watcrvillc Mail says: The Ki ller Quartette is the name of a new musical or ganisation, composed of Miss Helen M. Fol gvr, soprano, (of the New England Conserv atory of Music,) Miss Josephine Scribner, contralto, (a pupil of madam fiarceau. Bos ton,) Mr. Will Smith, tenor, Mr. .1. Wesley Oilman, director and baritone, with Mrs. Julia M. Small, accompanist. They already have engagements at Clinton and we hope to bear them toon in our village. They are all fhvorablv known here, and cannot fail to re ceive a hearty welcome. A sad accident occurred in Smith Mea dor's mill Watcrvillc, Friday. Mr. Wm. Sinclair, aa employe, got his hand caught in a moulding machine, and so severely injured that Dr. Thayer was compelled to amputate two Angers, and had a long job in replacing his thumb. rasoBaooT. The Bangor Whig says The twenty-seven hours go-as-you-please race that takes place here next week, Thursday and Friday, prom ises to be the best affair of the kind that ever came off in New England. A Congregational Club lias been formed in Bangor. The object of the club is to en courage among members of the Congregation al Societies, a more intimate acquaintance, to secure concert of action and promote the general interests of Congregationalism. PlOCATAQFI*. In speaking of the death of Hon. John G. Mayo of Foxcroft, the Observer says: Mr. Mayo was one of the oldest and most respected citixens of the county, having come to Hover in 1844, where he has resided ever since, until a few years ago when be changed bis reeidence to Foxcroft. Mr Mayo was a man of influence, both in private and public life, having been elected to seats in both branches of the Legislature, besides having been always a prominent man of business; and notwithstanding his advanced age. So years, yet until the day he was taken sick, no man was oftener teen upon our streets and about his place of business than he. Somerset. H. C. Burleigh, Esq. of Fairfield, who goes abroad as the agent of J. R. Hodwdl, of Hal leweli, to purchase Hereford cattle, South Down Sheep and Norman horses,left on Mon Dec 8, to embark at Halifax. This stock, it is said, will tic kept on Mr. Hod well's farm ia Fairfield Centre. Mr. Bvron Cutts of New Portland, Thurs day wee k. in firing a gun against his shoul- 1 der, the breech barst and the breecli pin was driven back with sufficient force to break its way throngh the skull over the eye, where it stuck fast and was pulled out by a companion. The case is reperted hopeless. Waldo. The Belfast Journal says: In compliance with the order of the County Commission- j ers in sentencing tramps to labor it lias been decided to put them te work upon the lower bridge. Gravel, from a hill near by, will be wheeled and dumped off at the easterly end of the bridge, filling in that portion. The or der will work beneficially in two ways—the city property will be improved, and tramps will not visit us so frequently. Those now in jail will not come within the scope of the order, but all hereafter aentenced will be put tework. _ Om Experience tram Many. “I had been sick and miserable so long and hnd caused my husband so much trouble and expense, no one teemed to know what ailed me, that I was completely disheartened and discouraged. In this frame of mind I got a bottle of Hop Ritters and used them unknown to my family. I soon began to im prove and gained so fast that my husband and family thought it strange anti unnatural, bat when I told them what had helped me, they said “Hurrah for Hop Bitters! long may they prosper, for they have made mother well and us happy.”—The Mother. KNOW THYSELF. THE untold miseries that result from indiscretion in early life may be alleviated and cured. Those who doubt this assertion should purchase the new medical work published by the PEA BODY MEDICAL INSTITUTE, Bos ton, entitled THE Nf'IKXCK OFLIFK* or, NELI'-PRE 0KRVATIOIV. Exhausted vl mtvmi ana physical debility, or vitality, ner roas aad physical debility, or vitality impaired bv tha errors of yoatli or too close application to bu*f mm, may be restored and manhood regained. Two hundredth edition, revised and enlarged, Just published. It Is a standard medical work, the best in the English language, written by a physician of great j experience, to whom was awarded a gold and Jewelled medal by the National Medical Association. It con tains beautiful and very expensive engraving*. Three haadred pages, more than 60 valuable prescription* for all form* of prevailing disease, the result or many years of extensive and successful practice, either one of which Is worth ten times the price of the book. Bound in French cloth; price only $1, sent by mail postpaid. The London Lancet says: “No person should be wfttbowt this valuable book. The author is a noble benefhetor M ▲a Illustrated sample sent to all on receipt of fi cents for postage. Tbo author refers, by permission, to JOS. S. FISH. ER,president; W. I. P. INGRAM AM, vice-president; w. Paine, Mb,c. s. gauxtt. m i>.. h. j. DOL'CET, M.O.; K. H. KLINE, M J. It. HOL OOME, M D N R. LYNCH, M I>., and M. R. O’OOKNELL, M. b.t faculty of the Philadelphia 1'ill versify of Medicine and Surgery also the facul ty of the American I’nirendty of Philadelphia; al*o lion. P. A. BlSSELL, M. 1)., president of the Na tional Medical Association. Address I>r. W.H. PARKER, liPil No. 4, Bui finch Street, Boston, IILflL Mass. The aathor may la* consulted on all diseases re- TUVCri C Mulling skill and experience. Ini OLLl uovlO*Mon&Thur»A\Vly THE INCREASING SALES aoiwithstanding the stringency of the time* uml the fact that the success of this as a standard prepara tion has induced many others to enter the Held with preparations of varied value. IS A SURE PROOF THAT b all that la claimed lor It. MOTHERI, KIRNKN A\I> l.WALlllh Can rely upon thla preparation on arrouut OF ITS MERIT. It is suited to the weakest stomach and at the same time luu life-giving and bone-forming properties at taiaed by do other. The reason of this is that Is eooked food, prepared upon scientific principles, and as a result of great care and study by hr. Ridge, a Laadoa Physician of forty years* successful pruc WOOLRICH 4 CO., on every label. Sold every where by Druggists. dec4w2w OAK GROVE SEMINARY AMD Oomxnerolal Oollogo. A Caailly achoul for the ‘ilgher culture of Jitudenti MIwIAhim. Normal, Buiinett and Classical Courses. ^Enard.^Inriadlny froom fuel And llgliti, »ii.oo per E. H. COOL A. B., PRINCIPAL, VaSSALBOKOJME. WA8TIN6 DI8EA8E8 SUCH AS Asthma* Bronchitis, ton sum p k tlon. A Brain Ks haustlon. y thronlc 1 Constipa tion. t'hronlc IM arrhora. Dyspepsia, or loss o NERVOUS POWER, Are positively and speedily cured by Fellows’ Compound Syrup of Hypophosphites. |-;0: The merit of this remarkable remedy is due to its peculiar property of restoring the wasted tissues of the body to their o;i.glnal firmness ami vigor. It is well known .hut for every thought and action there is death or decay o hi amnuo. of material proportion ate to the magi'* i»ue o~ lie thought or actiou. I his waste l« supplied br the unimpaired nutritive func tion. The precocious aciivlty of youths, the enthusi astic struggle for wealth and fame la the middle aged, and old age Itself cause an undue decay of ma terial nervous force. PROSTRATION. Kd win Clay of Pug wash. Nova Scotia,Bwrite* as follows Mr. James I.Fellows, Sir:— Having, while at your estabPshmen., carefully ex amine i your prescriptions, end the method of prewir ing you* Compound Syrup of Ilvpopkospliites, I felt anxious in gba i, a tMir .ri.J in my practice. Tor the last wdve months I nave done so, and find that in incIpV'ii consumption, ami other diseases of the I throat aid lungs It »nis c'o-ie wonders. In restoring persons sutic-iug »'om be eTect of diphtheria, ami the cough following vp’.io'd fever, prevalent In this re gion, is .he ties, rctuedi. I agent I have ever used. Hut for pet jons suTe; ing from exhaustion of the powers of lie ..ain and nervous system, fVom long continued studv or .each*ng, or in those cases of ex haustion horn which so many young men suffer, I know of no be».er medicine for restoration to heulth than your Compound Syrup of Hypophosphites. H. (i. Addy, M. 1)., St. John, N. B., writes a* fol lows Mr. James I. Fellows, ('hemint: /tear Sir:—Having used your Compound Syiup of Hypophosphites for some time in my practice, I have no Hesitation in recommending it to my patients who are suffering from gene ral debility, or any disease of the luugs, knowing that even in cases utterly hope leas, it affords relief. Sold by every Drnyyint. Pric $1.50 per Bottle. septllteodfcwnrtt FURNACES in, m i com, Successors to Williamson Greenwood. No's, 8 Union, and 12 Bridge's Bock, Have always in'stock, wood and coal furnaces from the best Foundries. Among which may be found Barstow's Wrouaht-Iron Furnace. Made of heavy plate iron and as perfect in con structiouas a boiler, perfectly gas aud dust tight. Simple aud durable, economical and powerful. WALKERS PORT. FURNACE. One of the most powerful and durable Furnaces in the market, made of heavy cast iron and heavy cast Iron Are pot. As easy to manage as a l’arlor Stove. Also the CELEBRATED KOHLER FURNACE. Great many ofthese Furnaces are being sold in this State and with wonderful success. THE MONITOR WOOD FURNACE. The most powerful and best-working WOOD FUR NACE ever sold. Galvanized Iron Casings or set in Brick. Tiie drum is made of heavy plate Iron, gas tight. Easy and simple to manage aud we will war rant it to produce more heat than any other WOOD FURNACE. It is unequalled for durability, econo my and ease of management. We shall la* pleased to have all who are interested call at our store and care fully examine these Furnaces. We guarantee perfect satisfaction. Augusta, Nov. 7.1379. ttt PLUMBING -AND rat 1 IDT WATER REAM, —BY— HENRY A. TABER. *3 Hath Tubs, Force Pumps, Wash Bowls, Nickle Plated ami Brass Cocks oj ever;/ des ert/)/ ion. Brain Fipc, Itnbbcr Hose, l.ttul and Iron lHpe, Globe awI Angle Valves, Plumbing and Steam Material gent rath/* Particular attention paid to ventilation. AH work warranted. Satisfaction Guaranteed. novl3t3lu —p————■ oct2Vteodfcwlm GRAY’* SPECIFIC MEDICINES. TRADE MARk The Great English TRADE MARK Iirnirdy. An un failing run* for Hemhial Weak* iu*»n, SiMTinatorr hea, Impotniry, and all dinraar* that follow an a UUt'IICr of .Sr If A bun?; an f/onn of Memory, I'niver- N BEFORE TAdlfl. sal Lassitude,Pain f‘r*P in the liack, Dimness of Vision, Premature Old Age. and many other Diseases that h-ad to Insanity or J 'oiisuniption and a premature Grave. Full particu lar* in our pumphlet, which we desire to send (Wf "‘“H ery one. The Mpeclflc Medicine i, «ulil by all drugghiw at per package, or alx package, tor f.>, or will be sent free by mail on receipt of the money by addressing The Gray Medicine Co.. No. 10 Mechanics' block, Detroit, Mich. Sold in Augusta by F V* Kinsman Ik Co., Wholesale and l D«*nlo«* in lt«*nl Kwtiito, Frttnus Bank Building, Augusta, Me, FOK SALE. One $.1800 two story house, with three acres of land, fruit trees, and all conveniences. One $1300 house And stable, and eight acres laud four miles from Kennebec bridge. Several houses mid lots in the city, varying in price from $4*0 to $2000. Also several valuable farms. aprlfiftf Taxes of 1879! ALL Persons whose taxes remain unpaid will no be surprised at receiving a call from the Col lector, ora respectful notice through the Post Offlce. 0. TCKNElt. seplvittf Treasurer and Collector of Augusta. STATE, CITY AM) ItWH B0M)S -AND Government Securities, —BOUGHT AXI) SOLD _ Clr Orders Executed in Xetc York and Boston• Defaulted Bonds purchased. SAMUEL 1IANSOX, Banker and Broker, 194 Middle St., Portland. septl7teod3in In eliminating the Impurities of the blood, the natural and n*»c**anarT result la the cure of Vfrof* nlouaand otherNhln KruptlonaA including I'anfm, Hirer*, and other sores. It Is the best Blood Purifier, and stimu Intea every function to more healthful action, and thus a benefit in all diseases. Dyspepsia. Weakness of the fttomneh. Const I pal Ion. Business. Uenernl Bebll lly, etc., are cured by the Nafr Bitters. It is unequaled as an Appetiser and Regular Tonic. It is a medicine which should be in every family, and which, wherever used, will save payment of many doctors’ bills. Bottles of two aisea; prices 50 cents and §1. fegrWARNER’S Safe Remedies are sold by Druggists Dealers in Med icine everywhere. H. H. Warner Co., Proprietor* ROCHESTER, N. T. rr? Send for ?aaplsl«t aa^Mttaonlal^^^^ RE8IDENCE0N STATE 8T FOR SALE. THE Brick House, corner of State and Church Streets, nearly opposite the Unitarian and Congregational churches, now occupied by liarles K. Partridge. This is one of the most desirable resi dences in the city in locution, convenience and neigh borhood; hu* large hall and parlors, in addition to dining room, kitchen and closets on the first floor. On the second and third floors are seven or eight sleep ing rooms; is plumbed and bus gu« fixture.- through, out. This estate will sold at a bargain if applied for soon. It is a most desirable home and location for a physician, professional or business man. Satisfac tory reasons given for Its disposal. Apply to the undersigned, or to ClIAH. K. Part Klt)UK,on the premises. octiritf SAMUEL TITCOMB. SPHIHrSPLIIITr CURB, RIN6B0NE, A.nd all Rnlargetnenta PROMPTLY CURED, Without Spot or Blemish r BY ELLIS’S SPAVIN CURE. PARSONS, BANGS CO., General Agents. l*oi*f 1,11Ml. Mulin-. J. LI. I>LIVI.\LI, Augusta. unt*t£ftood2&wly H NO MORE JBH 5r OR BOUT ai.icyk.icA SURE CURE. M Manufactured only under thu above truth- mark by the European Salicylic Medicine Co. OF PARIS AND LIEPZIG. Immediate relief warrant'd. Perfect cure guarun teed. Now exclusively us d bv all eeh-hrated nliysi clans in Europe and Anictica, becoming a simple, liurinless and le'lible remedy on ho h continents. The highest medical ,»cadeiny of isrepo. tUo cures out of 100cases in hiee d; vs. Kecu.e if—The only dissolver of lie poisonous (lie Acid which exists in the blood of rheunie ic m*d 30U v patients. *1.00 a b«x, six boxes ft). *5.00. K- nt io any add; ss on re ceipt of price. Endorsed by phvsicluiis. Sold by all druggists. WASHBURNE CO., Only Importers’ Depot, 212 Broadway, N. Y. }une20et»dj&wly FOUND AT LAST! A Perfectly Harmless and Sure HAIR RESTORER, without Lead, Sulphur, or other poisonous substances. Such is Dr. Costello’s Hair Reviver. It not only restores the hair better than any other preparation, but never lulls to cure all diseases of the scalp, eradicates all acurfl'and dandruff, stuns the hair from falling off, stops all burning and Itching of the head, and restores the hair to its original color for a Remember, this preparation Is WARRANTED to do all that Is claimed for it. It Is u pure vegetable preparation.? Put up by PROF. J. M. DANIELS, Lewiston, Me. Pall on our Agents and get a chcular and see re© ouuneudation. Mold toy Druggist* Generally. gySee advertisement In Weekly Journal. MRS. LYDIA E. PIKKHAM, OF LUV. MASS., HAS MADE THE DISCOVERY f 11 ion VEGETABLE COMPOUND. THE SAVIOR OF HER SEX I.ydin I'. Pinklinm’* Vegetable Compound llohrt the drooping spirit*; Invlgo riites and hnrmonlxc* the orgaiiir fnnetlons; gives elasticity and fIriiineMs to the step; restore* tile natural lustre to the eye, and plants «>n f•»«* pale cheek of beau ty the frnh ro ses of life’s spring and early summer time. It lias tloiir this in numerous eases, as cun be clearly demonstrated. Many letter* are constantly coming to hand bear ing uniform ami unequivocal testimony to the reno vating power of tills invaluable medicine. A multi tude once encircled bv tin* coils of the hydra are now reh jisimI Iioiii his foul embrace, and are enabled to rejoice in their recovered freedom. Health and hope and happim are res to red. When the pah* sufferer, who f >r years has dragged out a miserable existence, is restored, it is like being born again; one obtains a new lease of life. The old house is repaired and the tenant is happr. Such i- the change wrought by the KtiKTAItli'. i M>, and many w ho have taken it fuitlduUy do not hesitate to regard Mrs. i’inklinm as a savior of her sex. Testimonials from Patients. OHM x III.. Nov. 23, 1*77. ftYld K. I*i n k ii \M Murium—I whs induct dhx an adx erti-cmeiri in .i W« -icrn paper to try vour 1R*. i;. A. HKl-:i.IMI1A, Julie 13, 1*79. In \i: Mns. Pink ii a w 1 suffered from an a^gia vat* *1 form of female weakness. My familv physician told me that unless I obtained speedy relief l could not live. Mv oxvn xveak ami distressed condition too truly eclured*his xvorris, .lust at that time a fiieiul handed me one of your |»am »lih-ts, for which I slml. ever 1m- thankful. ’Now my friend* congratulate me on mv changed ap|M-arance, which, 1 can truly say,Is entirely due to the use of a few bottles of your Vege table i'ouijrouiul. MRS. ANNlF. Cl'S 1 FH, No. 1832 Vineyard .St. Mns. ft y id a K. Pink it am Hear Madam—For the last sex eii years I have suffered with falling of I la womb. I was unable to walk about tin- bouse with out suffering intense pain. I had tried different kinds oft Hutment, and had almost given up in de pair when i commenced taking your Vegetable t om pound. 1 have taken t wo bottles, ami ran alrrtuly null tkrn- inUfi tritiumt tiny tlij/irulty, I recoin mend It to all women similarly umieteri. and am xvil iing to give iiiiorinatioii to any one in regard to the benefit I have received from it. Mrs. S. K. (TX1.KF, 509 Marshall St., Philadelphia, Penn. PARSONS, BANGS CO., WHOLESALE DRUCCISTS, 117 119 Middle St., Portland, Me.1 GENERAL AGENTS. KOK SALK BY F. W. KINSMAN. noT27jeod&wly __ Spencerian STEEL PENS of the Very Beet European Make, and unrivaled lor Flexibility, Durability, and Evenness of Point. HEAL SWAM qUlLL ACTION. In Twentv Xumhfp*. Samples,Includingtha 1-2-5-8-15 3-16-18 will dc tent by mall, for trial, on receipt of Aft Cent a IVISON, BIAKEMAN, TAYLOR CO, 136 and 140 Grand St., Nnr York. «-pta»tTFly New York Stocks BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COMMISSION and car ie l at a margin 01 one per cent, jFirst-class stock privileges which frequently pay 10 to 20times the amount invested. Send for circular, or call on BECK A CO., lSunkeis am’ BrokeisKxchatige Place, Bo&ton. novil eodtf ^The Purest and Best Medicine nrr aiioe^l A combination of IVopa* Hurhn. Mandrake and Dandelion. with all the best and most cura tive properties of all other Hitters makes the great est It I nod Purifier, Diver llegulntor* aud Life and Health Restoring Agent on earth. No disease or 111 health can possibly long exist where Hop Hitters arc used, so varied aud perfect are their operations. They give new Ilfs sad rigor te the aged sad IsArm. To nil whose employments cause Irregularity of the bowels or urinary organs, or who require an Ap petizer. Tonic and mild Mlrnulant, Hop Hitters are invaluable without lutoaicaiing. No matter what your feellr '8 or symptons are. what the disease or ailment iR, use Hop Hitters. Don’t wait until you are sick, hat if you only feci had or miserable, u«e the Hitters at once. It may save your life. It has saved hundreds. £300 will he paid for a case they will not cure or help. Do not suffer nor let your friend* suffer, but use* and urge them to use Hop Hitters. Remember. Hop Hitters Is no vile, drugged, drunk en nostrum, nut the Purest and Best Medicine ever made; the “Invalids Friend and Hope,*’and no person or family should be without them. (let some f hi* da y. Hop Coron Cm* Is the sweetest,safest and best Ask Children. One flop Pad for "Stomach, Liver and Kidney* Is superior to all others.^ Ask Druggists. D. I. C. Is an absolute and IrrcRlRtable cur* for Drunken:) -as, u#u of oplnm, tobacco und narcotics. WAll aokl l»y dm^UU. H r PltbrtMfe.Co.Rooba*U»r, K. E*-t»d for Circular. COFFINS C A'SIK E TS BURIAL ROBES! Ware Rooms on Bridge St. A complete assortment of the above named ar ticle* constantly on hand. Good stock, well finish ed, and trimmed in any style desired. For sale at Reduced Prices. Very Low. l'articshuviiig occasion to purclm.e anything In thi. line tire respectfully Invited to call, t ails an swered at any hour of duy or night. Wire Rooms'on Bridge St., near R. R. Crossing. Residence next house below. C. E. TOWN. feodtf _ C. C. HUNT keeps the LATEST MUSIC out and all kinds of strings and B4.ND INSTRUMENTS. -rittf Cal 1 and see ihe "FOX AND OTHER BRKECH-LOAD1NU SUNS, AT SATTOKB A CO.’S fiW 8TORI, Angutt. Mate*. XrU) Stobrrtisrmrnts. Q r*Tl THE ONLY MEDALS EVER AWARDED FOR P0R0U8 PLASTERS WERE GIVEN to the manufactures of BENSON'S CAPCINE POROUS PLASTERS »t the Centennial and Paris Expositions. OVER 5,000 PHYSICIANS DRUGGISTS HAVE VOLUNTARILY TESTIFIED that theft are a great improve meat on the common, tlowacting Porou* J* tauter* hp rteiunn o f the ir prompt action anil the almolntv certainty of their quickly relieving pain, one! effecting a ponitivt cure. PRH'12 '1 tiln r mi »tl:i. m*njr ordtm la oiitVMlfUm l.urvt y „ I i if i»'r*lr»pll il, wllh U-»l BWiillol In mm- hi"' l. I'-iiU i'i i'W 1 rat*. n Inv.-ROHeinn of $J.. tn t Clrmi» w I f rxpUuaMnna |i.»«r nil r-in A In k lio0* ^kJle.l LAWRKN'.L X CO.11» KcoaJ Mr*. New ¥vrk. (lrr5 4w DJ AliHC fover und H«'« k only 1-4*1 to I IHiyiJm llrgUUs 1;; Stop-, sol Heeds, Knee swells, Stool, Hook, onl> #0-. Ci) Holiday Newspaper Free. Addles* Ihinlel F. Beatty, Wa-h IllgtOtt, Vi. «l. 1*01 1 A ^1 Q A A re turn-III -0 day* on IOO invested. fpX^UU t Mlicinl Ih ports and information free. Like profit* weekl) on stock option* of #10 to #.»u. Address, T. Hotter Wight Co., Hanker*, .'L> Wall st., N. n.»\ |9 4w

MOV 10-4 W 5.500 "botanic PUT III will lint cure Sold by all Drug i; 'l.'li hi gists and Dealers at :15c. and ?A«*. Hot tie* I4)r. A£~Sce (bat the name of F. HMiMI.IX is blown in the glass of thv bottle. Irade supplied by (iF.O. GOODWIN Host on, Mass. dec4-w ON 30 DAYS TRIAL We will send our Klectro-Volt ale Kelt* and other F.lee tric Appliances upon trial for MO days to those suf terlng from Nervous Debility, Rheumatism, Paraly sis or any diseases of the Liver or Kidneys,and many other diseases. A Sure Cure guaranteed or no pay*. Address VoTAU Ithl.TCo., Marshall, Midi. dec4-4w This is the fa.-* test-selling bonk ever puhlislied, and the only complete uml authentic His.my ot Grant's 'I ran Is. Semi for diculais containing a .nil descrip tion of the woik and our extra t« rms to Agents. Ad dress National Publishing Co., Philadt ipIdu.Pa. IlOV 19-4W OintTn 01non i**'*'nwuiiKtr«*etstocks 0 I w. I U Q I UUU makes fortunes every mouth. R«»sioual gentleman, clergymen and merchants of his successful practice and popularity therefrom ihoughout this country and the West Indies for the past HA years or more. The afflicted should n ad it and inform themselves. It is illustrated with photograph i“ likenesses of ex. remelv had cases before and after cure, and mailed to those who send lo cents. Save this, and ictnember in writing or calling the uddress is DR.J.A.SHERMAN 251 Broadway, cor. Murray St., New York, and 43 Milk St., Boston. In consequence of the great demand for Dr. .1. A. MiermuiiN |>ersonnl services, he divide* his time be tween New York and Boston—will be at hi* X. Y. Office on Saturduv's, Monday 's and Tuesday's; and in Boston, Wednesday's, Thursday's and Friday’s of each week. Tell this to your friend. The fame of Dr. Vhermuii, arising from hi* great success in the treatment and cure of rupture, lias in duced certain confidence men and ftikt|>oater« to represent themselves a- Dr. >herman, the original Dr. Gherman, etc., for tlie pui|M*e of deceiving ami victimizing the unsuspecting. novllMw Business (fnrtis. nEMOVA Xij! DR. C. W. DAVIS, Dentist, Successor to K. G. RKl(i(iH, has removed to No. 140 WATER ST., Over Pierce's Bookstore. n^-i»ure Nitrous Oxide Gas always on hand. C. W. DAVIS. Having disposed of my business to I)r. Davis, I lake great pleasure in recommending him to my for mer patrons, and the public generally as a reliable ami most efficient operator. G- KNTIS rrT E. J. Roberts, D. D. S. Office: First Door to Post Office. HUNT’S BLOCK, Water St., Augusta. l)r. Roberts commenced the study and practice of Dentistry in 1W)0. Succeeded Dr. I. Snell at Augusta In WO. By employing all useful means and best material my study is to secure best possible results. aujT&ttf DU. E. J. ROBERTS. PATENTS. R. T3L. lEZDHTX", No. 70 Mat. M., opposite Kilby, Roaton Secures Patents In the United States; nUo lu Great ltrituin, France uml other foreign countries Copies ol'the claims of anv Patent furnished by remitting one dollar. Assigments recorded at Washington. A’o Agency in the United State* po»*e»*e»*uperiur fa cilitifie* t'"r obtaining Patent* or atcertaining the uatentubilitu of invention*. R. H.KDDY, Solicitor of Patent.. TESTIMONIALS. regard Mr. Eddy as one of the mont capable anil *ucce**ful practitioner, with whom I have had offi cial intercourse. _ CI1 AS MASON, Commissioners of Patent.. “Inventors cannot employ a person more trustwor thy or morecupahlc of securing for them an early mid favorable consideration at the Patent Office. EDMUND It LI RK E, late Commissioner of Patent.." Boston, October 19, lfc'O. R. 11. EDDY, Esti.,—Dear Sir; you procured for me, In 1(00, my tlrst patent. Since then you have ac ted for and advised me in hundreds of cases, and procured many patents, reissues mid extensions. I have occasionally employed the best agencies ini New York, Philadelphia and Washington, but still I give you almost the whole of my business, In your Hue, and advise other, to employ you. Yours truly, GEORGE DRA1 ER. Ro.ton, January 1 1879._t*1 V, _ _ ...ui.tauisi, lukinfu. duns a kiom m Revolvers wmos^ia Xrto sUjbrrttsrmmts •FSjjsi C siy; s SiSalll tj3 :.i J ,hC«*gaE ¥ IT** A W A Those se« king homes ill the Far West *iWr ifttiifti w ill find it to their advantage to ooin uiunicate with the suh-criber for inforuiution con* cerning “MONTANA!" Indore going elsewhere. Write, asking the questions you want answered,and enclosing 60c. Address D. IJ. Hull, Fort Shaw, Montana. decC Iw WO.YKY M VKI\,u, Me. decd-lw AVYHF ly A YKAK and expenses to agents. Outfit free. Address 1*. O. VICKLK Y, Augus ta, Maine. deed 4w BlVIfiffT ft! for advertiser* 100 pages, JO cents, (i. iAAiAMfl 1’. KOWKLLk o., N Y. decd-lw professional Cartos. E. W. WHITEHOUSE, Freeman’s Bank Building, Augusta, Maine, Dealer in Deal Estate. Houses and Lunds to let or for sale. Several de siruble residences and large and eligible lots of land in Augusta and vicinity, for saie. 4*#“ Hills collected promptly and without loss. Apply in (mtsoii or by letter. junlttf CROOKER HILL, Residence and Office Winthrop Street, one door east of Baptist Church, (the church with the town clock,) in rear of the Court House, Augusta, Maine. Office Hour* from 9 A. M. to 12 M. iune22ttf L. J. CROOKER. J. F HILL. W, L, Thompson, X. D, Will S. Thompson, X, S, Hourn at Auyuttta. Hourn at Auyttnta• I to 3 P. M. 10 to 12 A. M. Hourn at Hallotrell. Hourn at Hallotrell. 10 to II A. M. 2 to 4 P. M. Air-Office at Augusta, Corner State and Green Steets. At llallowell, Corner of Water and Union Streets, over Shoe Store of M. W. lioyd. maylflttf Kennebec Savings Bank This Httnk is not required to (make returns to Assessors. Depositt made on or before the 10th day of any month trill be dated back to the Jlrst day of the tame month On First Monday in Muv and November of each year a dividend will be made on all deposits standing at those dates, which have been on de|>osit one full month. Money deposited in Savings Hunks is not to be „axed to depositors hereafter. Dividends as soon as declared art added tothe prin cipal, thus compounding the interest every six months. Loans made to depositors on depositing their Banlf Rook as security. Office In Freeman** Bank Building. RUSSELL EATON, Treasurer. W. F. HALLETT, President. Augusta, Jan. 1 1879. an29t Awtf legal ilDtorrtisrmrnts. A'EXXEBEC COUXTY.—In Probate Court, at Auau*ta,on the neconKPKitK!>, That not lee thereolbe given three week* successively prior to the second Monday of l>eceni* Im r next, in the Dally Kennebec •lotiruul, a newspa per printed in Augusta, that all person* interested may attend at a Court of Probate then to be liolden Augusta, and show cause, if any, why the suid instrument should not be proved, approved and allowed, us the last will and testament of the said deceased. II. K. ItAK FIR, Judge. Attest: CIIAK IKS 11 K\V I NS, Register. ___ novUl |3w Notice of rorrclostirf. WHRRKAS, I, William Kabens of Marblehead, in the Mate of Massachusetts, am the owner ot a certain mortgage of personal proi>erty given to Frank L. Fuben* of said Marblehead, bv George n. Barker then of IMttstoii, in the County of Ken. n. hec, and State ot Maine, (now of Washington D. C.) dated November lllth, A. D. 1*77, and re corded iu the town records of said Pittaton, Book 2, piyc267, which mortgage was afteraards on the *th day ot January, A. D. 1*79, assigned tome by said Frank I.. Fubens, which assignment is record ed in tin town records of the same town, Book 2 Page 30*; and whereas the condition ol said niortl gage Is broken; now therefore notice is hereby given of my intention to foreclose the said mort gage for breach of the condition thereof. And I hereby appoint G. A. Colburn of said Pittston and A. Stilphen ot Gardiner, Maine, my agents, to cither ol whom puynmnt uml latlafucllon may be made. Wll.I.IAM FABKN8. Ily A. C. Stii.i hkn 111, Attorney. lhcccinbcr8, A ll. IHT'J. tilecO-Ifl-il Messenger’s Notice. State of Maine, Kennebec, ss. Dec. 2d, A. D. 1*79. rnillSis tw give notice, that on the 2*th day o| 1 Nov. A. I». 1*79, a warrant in insolvency was issued out of the Court of Insolvency for said County of Kennebec, against flu- estate of Frederic F. Graves of Waterville, iu said county of Kennebec, h Is to give notice that pursuant to un order 1 of Court therefor, a second meeting of tlie Creditors of said Insolvent De btor, will be held at the l'robate Mice in Augusta, in said County, on Monduy the twenty-second day of iHcember, A. D. 187V, at two o'clock in the afternoon, for the pur po-e* imiiied in Section 3V of tin* Act of said State of Maine, entitled “An Act in relation to the Insolvent Laws of Maine*" approved February 21, 1878. AttestC11AKLFS HKWINS, 3w50 Register of said Court. "XOTJCE. r|^IIF Member* of the Monmouth Mutual Fire In 1 sura nee Comp ny aie heuby notified that the annual meeitig of irld Comoeny v/UI he held at the Town House in Monmouth, in .lie County of Kenne 1h*c, on Wednesday, .he eventeenlh day of Decern la r next, a, 10 oVIm k A. M., *o transact the follow ing bus1 ness, to w it 1. 'to choose a Moderator to preside at said meet ing. 2. To choose a Hoard of Directors for the yeur enduing. 3. lo see if the Company will vote to instruct the Directors to ix-tition the next Legislature for author Ity to close tfie business of the second class policy holders ami make a tiual settlement of all the affair* of said 'ompauy. 4. To transact any other business which may le gally be brought !n*fon said meeting. Ter order of the Hoard of Directors, 4w4V W. W. WOODBURY, Sec. Monmouth, Nov. 20, l87t». In Insolvency—Notice of Second Meeting statk or Maink, Kennebec, ssCourt of Insol vency. In the ca-c of John W. IIkksom of West Watervllle, Copartner with Rkchun M. Uauk, Insolvent Debtor. rilllIS is to give notice that pursuant to an order 1 of Court tV.erefor, a second meeting of the (editors of said Insolvent Debtor, will la* held at the Probate office in Augusta, in -aid Couuty, on Mon day tin* twenty-second day of December, A. 1>. 187V, at two o'clock in the afternoon, for the purpose* named in Section 3Vof the Act of said State of Maine, entitled “An Act in relation to the Insolvent Laws ot Maine.'' approved February 21, 1878. Attest CHAKLLS HKWINS, 3w.50 Register of said Court. A hA A h It hi cnt\\ TY.—Ih Probate Court, a Anyusfa, on tin fourth Monday of Sor., 1878. A VKItTAIN INSTItrMKNT, purporting to tie A V the last w ill and testament of Ira .Smart, late of China, in said County, deceased, hav ing been presented for probate: OKDKliKli, That notice thereof be given three weeks successively prior to the fourth Monday of December next, in the Kennebec Journal, a uew spa per printed in Augusta, that all persons interested may attend at u Court of l’robate then to l>e bolden at Augusta, and show* cause, if uny, why the said instrument should not l>e proved, upproved und al* lowed, as the last will and testuuient of the said de ceased. II. K. HAKKR, Judge. Attest Of A RI.I'.S II K\Y'INS, Register. 3w60 A v E'BSC COVh TT III Probate Court at iu gusto, on the fourth Monday of S'ore tuber, 1878. I.^MKUNKT. KING of Monmouth, hoving pre A sented a copy, duly authorized, of the last will and testament ot Nathaniel Dexter, late of Moston, Mass., as proved and allowed in the Probate for the uunty ot Suffolk in that State, with a request tliut the same In- allowed, tiled und recorded in this coun ty, there being property here on which said will can operate: Oi:t>KiiKl>, That notice thereof be given three weeks successively prior to the second Monday of Jun uury next, in the Kennebec Journal, a news paper printed iu Augusta, that all persons interested may attend at a Court of Probate tlien to be bolden at Augustu, and show' cause, if uny, why the prayer of suiu petition should not be grunted. II. K. liAkick, Judge. Attest Chaki.es Ili wiNN, Register. 3w60 K ESS Eli EC CO US T T;—In Probate Court at Augusta, on the fourth Monday ofSor ember, 1878. t II. WIJtG, Guardian of Lottie D. Wln f gate of Mancliestei, iu said county, minor, liav ing |M*t it ioned for license to sell at public iiuct ion or private sale, the following real estate of said ward, the proceeds to be plucedon Interest, viz All the Interest of said ward in about thirty acres of land, hounded northerly by land of J. \V. Ilawkes; easterly by the road leading from Manclie*ter to West Gardiner; southerly by a stone wall leading from the road aforesaid to Cobhosseecoutee Pond and westerly by said pond Okdkkko, That notice thereof be given three weeks successively prior to the fourth Monday of December next, in the Kennebec Journal, a news paper printed in Augustu, that ull persons interested may attend at a Court of Probate tlien to lx* bolden at Augustu, and show cause, if any, why thu prayer of said petition should not he grunted. II. K. HAKKR, Judge. Attest:—('ll Aki.es IIKWINN, Register. 3w50> CouriN of liHioirsiicy. NOTICK is hcieby given, than Courts of Into 1* vuncy, will be held at the Probate Office, in Augusta, on the second and fourth Mondays. in cacti month, at two o’clock in tho afternoon, until othewisc ordeted. If. K. BAKER, Judge, Charles Hkwins, Register. Nov. I, It-78. fjtwtf J—m_■-_i_ ii $300 REWARD. Mayok'h Omen, Aitousta, June 2S, 1879. By flirecti of the Board of Altlermen a reward of throe hundred dollar, will be paid for information which aliall be lufflclent to procure the conviction o any person guilty of setting Incendiary Area In thla city the pronenl municipal year, the same to be paid upon the oonvlctlon of the incendiary. CHA8. E. NA8II, Mayor.