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PUBLISHED EVER)' MORNING (SUNDAYS EXCEPTED;, BY SPRAGUE, OWEN & NASH. TERMS: SEVEN DOLLARS PER ANNUM. SINGLE COPIES, FOUR CENTS.
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VOL. L AUGUSTA, MR, THURSDAY MORNING, JUNE 9, 1870. NO. 137.
jUtniukc Ifluntal.
Published on Water, Foot of Court Stroet,
AUGUSTA. MAINE.
IIT SPBKUE, OWEN A NASH.
Sailj ^Umulirc Journal.
Is issued every morning, except Sundays.
Contains the latest news by telegraph and mail,
gives reports of the Markets, and has carefully pre
pared political and lo.*aJ articles, and a generous
amount of farming, home aud miscellaneous road
ng with a lull compilation of State news.
Terms, $7 per annum in (ultxwcc $8 it payment
s not made within the year. Single copies 4 cents,
to be had at the bookstores and at this office.
Advertisements one in* h in length, three in
sertions or less. <d.»0; *25 ets. for every subsequent
insertion. Longer advertisements, or those inserted
for any considerable length of time, will be inserted
at favorable terms to the advertiser.
Special Notices 25 per cent, additional.
Amusement Notices, #2 per square per week.
iialfchlij itcmu'bct Journal,
Published every Wednesday morning,
Is the largest !<dio paper tn the State, containing
news, political articles, agricultural and scientific
rn iU*m, tale-. poetry, anecdotes, household recipes,
murlret^. Ac.. Ac.
Terms $2 /»cr annum in n'lranre.
Transient Advertisements, $1.50 per inch for
dm week; 25 cents per week for each subsequent
insertion.
Special Notices, $2.per inch for Hr.-t week;
50 cents per week for cadi -ubsequetif week.
Bun neas Notices, in reading rolumns, 2o cents
per line fov first insertion ; 10 * cut * per line for each
aubsoquent insertion.
All transient advertisements to be paid for in 1
advance.
BATH TIBS, COPPER BOILERS,
Water Closets. Wash Basins.
1IIUBS & PLATED WAHE.
Cast Iron IMpe.
Lead Pipe, Sheet Lead,
Autl every article pertaining to Plumbing kept con* :
* stantly on hand and for sale at
H. R. STRATTON’S,
Comer Hii.ljtu * Water Streets.
Under Hunt'* Hat Store.
Ji. u. numbing in all iu. bruuuhc- done iu a neat
and thorough manner.
Particular Attention Paid to Jobbing.
tttaprdf
RICHMOND PORTABLE RANCE
- AM>
Hanging Dome Furnace! j
At Wlf.I.IAMSOX A (JRKKNfViWMi-. j
Cougli Candy I
irrrtmBABrnii's cornu can nr row.
uoudiis, corns, wiioopinu coui.il and
all Throat trouble-. , i
2 Doors south of Granite Block, Market Sq.
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS,
■policy Ooods. cfec., *«id by
ianl-lyt W. WKXDENBUBU.
PIANO TUNING.
— ri.iit- subsrrtber would tnftrnn the
RASS/.jgJI 1 eitizeu- of Angu-la and vicinity I
l’*n that lie will giro jmrtuiutl ««• »/<••« i" j
11*1 "’tuning Piano-. Order-left at his ivh
idener. »T Wlulliroi. street, will receive promp
attention. M r. MII.I.IKKS,
ivin;-ti’ Tkaohkk ok Piano a*i> oho am
IJrewster’s Hotel,
SKOWHECAN, ME.
riMUS luge and commodious Hotel is situated at
I. the head of the Fulls on the Keiuiehee liv*r. in ;
the enterprising village of vSInm liegau, the terpunue
of the Portland A Kennebec R. It.
This is one of the be$t arranged Hotels for fnimlv ,
borders there Is in the Mato, and a better plane for ,
Summer resort, cannot be found iu Maine. I he
beat of water, lieaetil'ui drive* on the hanks ol' the
river, fishing and sailing pond- in the vicinity, trout »
brooks, vv here you can catch an abundance of the |
spotted brook trout any day in the \ ear.
Prices •'or permanent or transient boarding are j
very low* so our customer* can allord to come often [
mid stay a good while.
We also have a large airy stable to board horses
lor the gueti* that wish to bring their team* with
hem. Also one of the br*t half-mile trotting parks
n the State, is connected with the House, tree tor
,he guests to traiu their horse.- or drive tor pleasure,
tlijan-tt 8. It. liREWSTEK, Proprietor.
Stevens’ Condition Powders !
For Horses und Faille.
IIin5 Best Powders ever discovered. All we ask j
in one trial anti people will he convinced. Price !
n»ly 2o cent* per package. < il A&. E 8TE\ E Vs
Mailutaaturer and Proprietor, 127 llridgo M., East ,
Kilr'.-iife by ‘A• C. DANA, 7 Union IH.wk. An
junta.
brushes
OP EVERY DESCRIPTION AT
JOHNSON BROTHERS._I
Allen, Small & Co,
MACHINIST*,
Ami Sliinuftioturorif <>1
Itenm Engines, Circular Raw Mills, Clap
board Planers, Shafting. Pulleys,
Mill W ork, and all kinds ol
JOBBING
jHually done in a firsbclass Machine Shop. Also j
improved Excelsior Machines,
,ditch cuts two Bolts at a time as readily an one
BOAltn PLAJCBHM constantly tin hand.
o. 1 Journal Block, • - Water Street,
6m AUGUSTA. ME. r.janTO
J. W. TOWARD, M. D.,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
Aiuvm, me.
Residence on lirecn Street, opposite the Metho
iat Church. __^
wanted \ ■
FARMERS and Hunters having prime Mina Skins
l on hand will And n cash customer at highest
tarket price by sending diem to |
J. II. WBI.LD & CO.,
THE SILENT SEWING MACHINE!
AS A FAMILY ASSISTANT,
The Willeox & tilths Sewing ffnehine!
Will he found to excel nil others. The ease with which it runs, its ready adaptation to all
kinds of work without delay or hesitation, its quiet fidelity, its
Superior Strength and Durability of Work,
are points that astonish and delight all who make its acquaintance. Ladies who are unfa
miliar with this Machine, (hi not yet know the full Messing and comfort of a Sewing Ma
chine in the family, though they may possess many others and think they are satisfied.
In proof of this assertion is the significant fact,
'lhal its strange xl advocates and 'most enthusiastic- admirers are always found among
those who hare usul and are most familiar with other kaelimj nnnhi/us.
From the thousands of testimonials from all parts of the country, wo select the following
from the city of Augusta:
AUGUSTA, March, 1870.
Having used the Willcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine in our respective families upon
all the various kinds of work required, some of us from one to six years, others for
a shorter time, some of us also being familiar with the use of other leading machines,
we cheerfully recommend it as a most excellent family machine. It runs easily and
quietly, is simple and easy in its management, does not get out of order, is always
ready, its work is strong and durable, and in all respects gives most entire satisfaction
Mrs. S. S. Brooks, Mrs. C. I. Penney,
“ .John McArthur, “ Enoch Sampson,
“ II. M. Potter, “ S. G. C. Pullen,
“ A. M. Lyford, G. B. Hoyt,
“ G. W. Cross, “ A. J. Reynolds,
44 C. E. Page, 4i H. G. Smiley,
4* T. C. Hoyt, Miss Minnie Woart,
44 C. II. Starbird, Mr. Thomas Wadsworth,
Willcox A Gilihs Sewing Machine Agency,
At Store of’ F. LYFORD,
t5mar AUCirUSTA.
Also, for Sale as above, A. B. IIOWE, Improved !
A standard, and one of the most reliable Machines in u*e.
THE PLACK TO HUY
French, Sxigciic, Sole Xjontlicr,
Anri nil kin'N cl' ivmmon
T R A V E L L I X C1 T UUN Jv 8 !
Alto, Ladies' and Dent.* TIL1VKI.I.I\< '• X >1b*1*1*1 V; L AOS, is at
HAMILTON & TURNER'S,
„ Rl.) Water'Street.
The Ki,flit Pine,-to hnv \ "m- it \ i;\ LSSKS, nhil yet the eeletirath'l ltl'SS ll.\UM->'. is at
II.4.71Il/|'oX A TH{\EI('S, 135 WATER SiEHEET.
The I lie.ipvht I'l.iec to buy WHIPS, (..UK RY CO MBs, Hltl sIlKS. BLANKKTS, SVIil IMU.KS, H AL *
TKIts, Ac., is at HAMILTON & TURNER'S,
135 WATER STREET.
HARNESSES!
For Uiisiiicss, Flcusm-e, TciimiuK, Truckiiitf. Curl inn A F\|t mg.
Manufactured from cifloD OAK STOCK. and by the best of workmen.
xVe would rcmiml the public that our ILnuett took all the premiums offered at the last State Fair— i
four in number. Alto the llr.-t premium at the late Sew England Fair.
At our customers are daih informed that our Harnesses are Machine Stitehed- we would inrite !
them and the public generally to call an 1 examine the largest stock of ready-made Hamcs>es over of.
fered in thit city, and we w ill ronvince tin n that we make tlie best it \N 1 > >TIT( 1IKI» work l«• be had
for the same amount of money, and if we don’t have on hand what is wanted, can make it at blun t ,
notice. Samples of (ioM Oilt. Oroide silver, Covered, and Japan lied Trimmed Harness. mav be secu at i
our salesroom, No. l?2 MIDDLE STREET. HENRY DUNN & SON.
For Sale l>y
Hamilton db Turner,
135 WATER STREET, - - AUGUSTA, MAINE
tllfeb-tf OPPOSITE PEERING & HOLWAYS.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT.
A FACT ITOliTtl JiXOITIXG.
TO TIIE PEOPLE OE AUGUSTA,
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And all having business in Augusta please bear in mind that the place to buy
rUHK AN1) KKLIAHLK
Drugs, Medicines,
TOILET & FANCY ARTICLES,
And Al’OTIIlX 'AMDS’ GOODS generally is at
He has spared no pains in selecting Goods of the purest to he found in the hest markets
of the United States, and the same are offered to the public at
WHOLESALE OK KETAIL, til "I'lircs tlisit Defy Competition.”
He also continues to make all odd change IN GOLD AND SILVER. IIis motto
Quick Sales Small Profits, Pure ami Reliable Roods!
In hot weather FRANK'S STORE is the coolest place ill the city, and the lee Gold Soda
, drawn from the
Famous Non-corrosive Arctic Fountain
refreshes many weary souls. Temperance Devotees c an drink and not violate their pledge.
THE COLDEST AND THE BEST ! THE COLDEST AND THE BEST
with rich aud delicious FRUIT SYRUPS.
Physicians* Prescriptions carefully compounded from the purest Medicines at all
hours of the day and night.
REMEMBER THE NUMBER OF FRANK KINSMAN'S DRUG STORE,
No. 142 Water Street, : : Augusta, Maine.
James H. Leigh,
DEALER IN
Foretell and Domestic
DRYGOODS
Amo, Aoent for
Wheeler Sl Wilson’s
Sowing Mrteliincs !
IVEEIILI'^ and all Tools adapted to the Ma- i
chines, constantly on hand.
Water St., Jlallonell. Me.
tlaprlf
JOURNAL |
JOB PRINTING
j
Establishment!
OUK FRIENDS are reminded that having
the Largest
Steam Jell Friatii Establishment,
On the Riv< r, and employing
COMPETENT AND EXPERIENCED WORKMEN!
We are at all tim«s prepared to execute in the best manner
and at low prices, all kinds of
PLAIN AND FANCY
Book cfc Job Printing |
-SUCH AS
!
Books,
Pamphlets,
Newspapers,
Mammoth Posters,
Handbills,
Show Cards,
Circulars,
Business and
11 addin;/ Cards,
Letter 1 lead imjs.
Bill Beads,
Ball Tickets,
I'rosrtnnnH'H,
Auction Hills,
Invoices,
Hills ol' lauliiiK,
ttcccipts,
lam Hlauks,
PLACARDS,
^SCHEDULES,
INVITATIONS,
RAILROAD and
Steamboat Printing,
4c., 4c., 4c.
To all those who desire work In our tine, wc would say
that it Is our intention to
SUIT OUR CUSTOMERS
Both in regard to Price* and Execution of Work.
I_T Orders by mail or express will receive the same
PHOMPT ATTENTION
ah though delivered personally.
ISPRAGUE, OWEN & NASH,
JOURNAL OFFICE AUGUSTAf
Acocsta, Oct. 15, 1869.
A New Era in Piano Fortes!
H.\s now become an established fact, acknow*
ledged by tin* best judges of music in all parts
ol the country, that the
Mathushek Piano,
fa bound to take the lead for
Rich, Pure, and Powerful Tone I
Which speaks for Itself in note* of triumph over all
others. The Reason of this Great Superiority
ir apparent to all who carefully examine the pecu
liar mechanism of these instruments in
The equalizing Scale,
which distributes the tension of the strings upon '
all part- of the frame, relieving the instrument from
concentrated strain in any one part, thus securinv
much greater strength, durability, and power o
keeping in tune,
The (irentrr Lnigth of Nta'inga,
through all the treble and middle notes, the distri
bution of string* upon the
IAncuir Uriel {go,
which runs the w hole length of the sounding board,
giving greatly
Increased Power of Vibration
throughout its entire length, producing a purer
tone ami better accompaniment to the voice than
anv other ini-lruuicnt.
All interested arc invited to call on
1. C. IIOVEY,
At IOO Water Street, and examine for them
selves. where the above named instruments can bit
seen ami heard, and w ill be kept tor sale.
Also a lot of very fine toned
VESTRY ORGANS & MELODEON8 !
i;kst in tin; country.
109 Water St., I. C. HOVEY.
flOapr-tf
J. M. Kimball & Co.,
303 A 304 rongresg 8t., Portland, Me.
OM> HEPOSITOCtV.
-AIJK 8ELCLNG
TOP r.UCNIKS for #17"* to #200
CM;in ALL* from 140 to 2«»0
UNAET< ins fmm 175 to 200
( oneord stvie Wagon, loo to 150
•It .MI* SEATS, 175 to 200
fmaySO-lw
Shooting Tackle.
31. W. LONG,
SUCCESSOR TO L. 31. LELAND,
GUN SMITH
And Dealer In
Shooting Tackle of Every Variety,
Rifles and S|j««t Guns made to order and war
ranted. Old shot Guns rimmed out smooth and
made to shoot thick and strong. Also, Ammunition
of the nicest quality.
Repairing (lone IVently mid Promptly.
Tllasitltig Powder.
The best quality and largest stock ever kept in
tills market. Fit sale at Factory prices. Country
Dealers supplied in any quantity or quality at di
count. Ijan-lv
A. P. COULD,
- DEALER IN —
STOVES,
WOOD & COAL FURNACES,
Ui:<iI8TEKS, (Jte.
Particular attention paid to setting HOT AIR |
FURNACKs. Also Agent for tlie new
PEERLESS COOKISC STOVE,
UTIIE SAMPLE COOK, and
f S'I OS’ PORTABLE IIAXGE.
STOVE REPAIRS,
Pumps and Lead 1 ipe. Tin, Brittannia,
and Toilet Ware.
4*-TIN ROOFING, and all kinds of JOBBING
promptly attended to.
1 Boor Aortli of Itnilroad Bridge,
Water Street, Augusta.
jnnl8-t«kw4t
Cutlery and Plated Ware!
A full assortment of
Table - and Toekel t nlOrif. Sciunor*.
Tfi.l Tit.ITS, Hr.
Also .Plated Tea Sets, lee Pitchers, Goblets,
Knives, Spoons, Forks and Castors of
the be.-t quality, at
PIERCE'S CROCKERY STORE,
\'o. 1 All Water Street - - Augusta.
may-J-tlf
New Millinery Goods !
We are now receiving, and shall continue to receive
through the season,
FRESH MILLINERY GOODS!
DRESS BONNETS. CAPS,
H ound XX nts , cfc c .
Your ntteution i* o.pooially ralle<l to our fine
ttKuortmeiit of
FRENCH FLOWERS!
Misses SAGER & WHITE,
Cor. oi Bridge and Water streets.
AUGUSTA, Me.
mavi:5t‘»w Over Tlamlen & Philbrook’s.
HENRY 0. & A. A. NICHOLS,
MASONS AND SLATERS.
\LL work in their line done promptly and in a
good, workmanlike manner by tin* day or job.
Particular attention paid to repairs of slate roofs,
cementing cMerns, cellars, Ac.
Orders let! at \ P. Gould's Stove Store, first door
above Kail road Bridge, promptly attended to.
IFKNKf O. NICHOLS,
ALBKKT A. NICHOLS.
Augusta, Jan. 1 1st,9.
Crockery, China & Glass.
P1MCE8 llEDUCED !
The prices of Crockery, China and Glass Ware at
Xo. 150 Water Street,
Are marked down to meet the fall in Gold
inayi-tn J. I). PU5RCJB A SON.
Portland & Kennebec Railroad.
Summer Arrangement, May 23, 1870.
ON and after Monday. May 23d. next, the Port
land and Kennebec Kailroad Company will put
on an additional passenger train to leave Portland
for Augusta and interiuediaU stations at 4.1b, anu
will be due at Augusta at 10 A M.
Keturning in Die alleriioon. Leaves Augusta at
:u:» and eonneeting with Hie . veil Mg e x press Tor
Boston, which leaves Portland at 0 1 . M. ami ar
rives m Boston at 10 P. M M 0 .
L L. LINCOLN. Superintendent.
“ALL kl\0N OF JOBBIMi
AND
Repairing Done sit
|apr4-8m Williamson & Greenwood’s.
limiY’S BLACKING & BUSING,
The beet in the market, for sale at wholesale or re
Util by TIT4 on 14 4k IM.lt K,
Wholesale and Retail Druggists
inti West had henarbet Bridge.
GOVERNMENT OF MAINE, 1 870.
GOVKKNOK,
Joshua L. Chamberlain, Brunswick
COUNCIL.
lit District, Uranus O. Brackett, Berwick.
2d District, William Deering. Portland,
3d District, William Rogers, Bath.
4th District, Ambrose If. Abbot. China.
6th District, Edward R. Sp»ar, Rockland.
6th District, Joseph W. Porter, Burlington.
7th District, D. K. Hobart, Dennysvllle.
EXBCt'TIVK OKFICBRS.
Franklin M. Drew, Brunswick, Secretary of State.
George G. Stacy, Kesar Falls, Deputy Secretary.
If. M. Pishon, Vassalboro’, Clerk.
B. B. .Murray, Jr., Pembroke. Adjutant General.
Augustus L. Smith, Augusta Clerk to Adjutant General.
George N. Page, Norridgewock, State Pension Clerk in
Adjutant General’s office.
William Caldwell, Augusta, State Treasurer.
Syivanus Caldwell, Augusta, Treasurer’s Clerk.
Parker P. Burleigh, Linneus, Land Agent.
GOVKTINOB’S STA TK.
John M. Brown, Portland, Colonel, Assistant Inspector
General.
Eugene F. Stinger, M. D., Bangor, Colonel, Assistant Sur
geon General.
Jid*-<ie-Camp, with rank of Lieutenant Cofonel.
Selden Connor, Thomas W. Hyde,
George Varney, Nathan Cutler.
Prentiss M. Fogler, Augusta, Messea’r to Gov. and Council.
Benjamin F. Harris, Machias, Supt. of Public Buildings
George L. Good ale, Brunswick, State Assayer.
Cyrus F. Brackett, Brunswick, State Assayer.
Daniel Winslow, Westbrook, Inspector Gen. of Beef A: Pork
David Fern&hl, Camden, Inspector General of Fish.
Geo. K. Dillingham, Oldtown, Agt. Penobscot Tribe Indians.
Geo. F. Wadsworth, Eastport, Agt. Passamaqii’y Tribe In.
Albert W. Paine. Bangor, Insurance Examiner.
Ash W. Wildes, Bknwhegan, 4
Samuel H. Blake, Bangor, £ Railroad Commissioners
Solotnou T. Cursor, Portland, j
SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT.
John Appleton, Bangor, Chief Justice.
ASSOCIATE JUSTICES.
Edward Kent, Bangor.
Jonas Cutting, Bangor.
Jonathan G. Dickerson, Belfast
Charles W. Walton, Portland.
William G. Barrows, Brunswick.
Charles Danforth, Gardiner.
Rufus P. Tap ley, Saco.
ATTORNEY GENERAL
Thomas II. Reed, Portland.
INSANE ASYLT’M.
Henry M. Ifarlovr, M. 1>., Superintendent and Physician
Bigelow T. Sanborn, M. !>., Assistant Physician.
tristkksJ
William B. Lapham, M. D., Woos lock, President.
John T. Oilman, M. 0., Portland.
Dr. M. R. Ludwig, Thomaston.
Hon. Geo. A. Frost, Springv&le.
Hon. A. G. Wakefield, Bangor.
STATE PRISON
Warren W. Rice, Warden. •
Elbridge Burton, Beputy Warden.
INSPECTORS.
William Wilson.
Hon. Rufus Prince.
STATE REFORM SCHOOL
Hon. E. W. Woodbury, Superintendent]
TRUSTEES.
Hon. Noah Woods, Bangor, President.
W. K. Gould, Portland, Secretary,
lion. Nathan Dane. Alfred, Treasurer.
Hon. Jeremy W. Porter, Strong. ,
Tobias Lord, Standish.
stATK COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE ASD THE MECHANIC ARTS
Trustee*
Hon. Abner Coburn, Skowhegan, President,
lion. Thomas S. Lang, Augusta.
IIon. William P Wingate, Bangor
Hon. Lyndon Oak, Garland.
Rev. Samuel F. Dyke, Bath
,1. C. Madigan, Houlton.
Hon. Isaiah Stetson, Bangor, Treasurer.
Samuel Johason, A. M., Orono, Secretary.
Executive Committee.
Hon. Wm. P. Wingate, Hon. Lyndon Oak, Hou. Thomas
S. Ling.
Examining Committee.
Joshua L. Chamberlain, LL. D.; Rev. Amory Battles; Hon.
Thomas S. Lang.
Faculty.
Merritt C. Femald A. M.. Acting President and Professor
of Mathematics and Physics.
Samuel Johnson, A. M., Farm Superintendent and In
structor in Agriculture.
Stejihen F Peckhain, A. M., Professor of Chemistry.
Calvin Cutter, M. !>., Lecturer oir Anatomy, Physiology
and llyge.no
Corydon B. Lakin, Instructor In Book-keeping.
Captain Henry E. Sellers, Baugor, Instructor in Military
Tactics.
BOARD OF AGRICULTURE.
Samuel Wasson, Ellsworth, President.
L>. li. Thing, Mt. Vernon, Vice President
S. L. Goodale, Saco, Secretary.
M. C. Fernald, Orono. 1
S. P. Peck ham. Orono.
Charles E. liumlen, Waterville. J- Members at Large.
Cyrus F. Brackett, Brunswick. I
George L. Goodale, Brunswick. I
MKMHLRS FROM COCXTISS.
Seth Scamman, for Cumlx-rland County, Scarborough.
W ildes P. Walker, Sagadahoc County, 1'opsham.
W ill tarn Swett, Oxford County, South Paris.
Levi L. Lucas, Somerset Couuty, St. Albans.
Ira Doe. York County, Saco.
Elijah B. Stack pole, Penobscot County. Kenduskeag.
Samuel Wasson, Hancock County, Ellsworth.
J. Vatnuni Putnam, Aroostook County, lloulton.
Jeremiah R. Norton, Franklin County, Avon.
Luther Chamln rlain, Piscataquis County, Atkinson.
Moses L. Wilder, Washington County, Pembroke.
Isaac Hobbs, Knox County, South llojte.
Daniel II. Thing Kennebec County, Mt. Vernon.
George E. Brackett, Waldo County, Belfast.
i. A. Gilbert, Androscoggin County, East Turner.
Calvin Chamberlain, (State Society,) F'oxcroft.
John Bodge, Lincoln County, Jefferson.
COMMON SCHOOLS.
Warren Johnson, Tops ham, State Superintendent.
Joseph F\ Dunning, Clerk of Superintendent, Portland.
C<>1 NTY SCI’KKVISOIW.
Androscoggin, C B. Stetson, Lewiston.
Aroostook, W. T. SU**|H*r, Sherman.
Cumberland, J. R. Webb, Gcrhaoi.
Franklin, A H. Abbott, Farmington.
Hancock, W. 11 Savary, Ellsworth.
Kennebec, W II. Bigelow, Clintou.
Knox. (J. M. Hicks, Rockland.
Lincoln, D. S. Glidden, Newcastle.
Oxford, N. T. True, Bethel.
Penobscot, S. A. Plummer, Dexter.
Piscataquis, W. S. Knowltou, Monson
Sagadahoc, D. F. Potter, Topsliain.
Somerset, A. 11. Eaton, Norridgewock.
Waldo, N. A. Luce, F'reedom,
Washington, W. J. Corthell, Calais.
York, M. K. Mabry, Limerick.
MAINE EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION.
President, J. H. Ilansou, Waterville.
Vice-president, C. C. Rounds, Farmington.
Secretary and Treasurer, C. B. Stetsou, Lewiston.
BXF.CtTIVK COMMTTTKK.
J. II. llauson. Chairman, Waterville*
C. B. Stetson, Lewiston.
A. P. Stone, Portland.
J. S. Barrell, Lewiston.
W. Johnson, Topshain.
C. C. Rounds, Farmington.
J. P. Gross, Brunswick.
G. T. Fletcher, Custine.
J. B. Webb, Yarmouth.
STATE LIBRARY.
Joseph T. Woodward, Librarian.
BALLARD & CHASE,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN
XI2V
’ BRIT.irviTIA.
l*H*:MNl-:i> and
j vi' v.wr.n
l/tox WARS, GLASS If AltK,
Tabic* and Pocket Cutlery,
Sadiron*, Bru*K*'\ Broom*, and a General A**ort
mint of KUchen Furnishing Good*.
Gnoobus’ oaims,
Stove and Furnace Pipe,
UITTKR8. CONDUCTOBS, Ac., made to order,
and at the lowest rates.
-.lob Work promptly attended to.
O CAIOIV 111.OC14, Water Ht., AI GI ST.%.
May 20,1809.
A WOMtKRFlL DISCOVERY!
Cure Without Medidne.
EQUALIZEK or VACUUM CUKE.
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HAWTHORNE'S HOME IN MAIN!.
A writer in the Press, “C.t" calls atten
tion to a fact, not hitherto generally
known, that Nathaniel Hawthorne spent a
portion of his boy life in Maine; and he
gives a very interesting account of the
present ruinous condition ot the old house
in Raymond where these youthful years
were passed. He alludes to the fact that
Hawthorne’s mother, grieving for the loss
of her husband, here sought and found
complete seclusion. It will lx; interesting
to give more in detail the history of this
house, and the circumstances which have
led to its becoming a ruin.
Hawthorne’s father was a ship master
and died of yellow fever at Havana in
1*10, when Nathaniel was six years of age.
His mother was one of the Salem Mann
ings, a sister of Richard and Robert
Manning, who were anibng the original
proprietors of the town of Raymond in
this State, which then included a territory
more than seven miles square, and which
has since been divided to form the town of
Casco. Richard had taken tqi his resi
dence in the wilderness and built a house,
still standing near what is known as Ra
doux’s Mills, on a little stream which is the
dividingline between Casco and Raymond,
not far from where it empties into Lake
Selmgo. This house (now occupied by
Mr. Andrew Libby) has been kept painted
and in good repair.
For four years after the death of her
husband Mrs. Hawthorne remained at her
home in Salem, when her brother Ilk-hard
built for her a large, and for those times
genteel, house on the opposite side of the
creek from his own residence, but only a
few rods distant. This was in 1814, dur
ing our war with Great Britain. Haw
thorne was then a lad of ten years. Here
they resided about six years in great se
clusion, time having little effect in assuag
ing the grief of the widowed mother. At
length the necessity of providing better
facilities for the education of her son, who,
with the help of his uncle Richard, was
fitting for college, forced her to return
with him to Salem, where he finished his
preparatory studies, and in 1821 he enter
ed Bowdoin College.
It was a remarkable class—that class of
1820, of which he was a member. It in
cluded such names as Henry VV. Longfel
low, and Stephen Longfellow, his celebra
ted brother, George If. Cheever, J. S. C.
Abbott, J. W. Bradbury and Jonathan
Cilley. Besides these, who have a national
reputation, were three well-known gentle
men of this city, all now deceased, viz.:
J. I). Kinsman, J. S. Little and Ilezekiah
Packard. Blit we do not propose now to
sketch further the foutunes of this child of
genius, for his life from this date is already
sufficiently well known to the public.
Our business is with the house still stand
ing, which has been consecrated by his
residence within its walls for those years
of his life when all the springs of his
character were being formed. It is re
markable that there is no local tradition of
this residence of the Hawthornes in Ray
mond. Very few of the present inhabi
tants of that region had been aware of
the treasure that hail once been In their
midst, till last winter the worthy librarian
of our public library, in a lecture delivered
in that vicinity, called their attention to
the fact. It is singular that no one remains
in that region who remembers the boy
Hawthorne, who resided there only fifty
years ago. It shows the seclusion in
which he was kept, and that he had few
or no playfellows.
Richard Manning died hefor his illustri
ous nephew had shown to the world the
stull' of which lie was made, or at least
before the world waked up to the recogni
tion of his genius. Tnis was about the
year ls.'lu. In lS.'lg his widow married
Francis Radonx, a native of France, now
residing in this city, which has long been
bis home. He will he remembered as a
teacher of the polite accomplishment of
(lancing by all the Portland dancers of the
last generation. At the age of eighty he
is still erect in form as in his vigorous
youth, and retains all the grace ot man
lier for which he was known in his palmy
days. When we called to consult him
about the materials for this sketch, we
found him reading fine print without
glasses. By the will of Mr. Manning
provision was made for a church to he
built in the vicinity of his late residence.
Mr. lladoux suggested that the Hawthorne
house be remodelled into a church, as it
was too large a house for any family then
likely to want it. This was done at acost
however, exceeding that which a new and
more suitable church would have involved.
As there was no society to take charge
of the church, it was opened as a free
meeting house, and Rev. Mr. Richardson
of Otisni hl 'preached the dedicatory ser
mon. Its doors were open to clergymen
of all denominations, and as “what is
every body’s business is nobody’s'’ there was
lu one to take care of the edifice now
doubly sacred. I hen the road which usetl
to pass it has been diverted in a direction
more convenient tor the neighborhood,
so that it is now off the highway. Thus it
happens that the early home ol one of the
greatest, if not the greatest, of American
authors is going rapidly to decay. We do
hope something will be done to preserve
tliis relic, for in coming years pilgrims
from all parts of the world will search for
it as an object of constantly increasing in
terest. Wo cross tne ocean to find the
early homes of lesser men.—[Portland
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