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. VOL. 1. AUGUSTA, ME., SATURDAY MORNING. SEPTEMBER 24, 1870. NO. 228
Jinntfljtc Quintal, j
Published on Water, Foot of Court Street, 1
AUGUSTA, MAINE.
BY SPBAlilE, OWES ii SASH.
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CoutiUut the latest news by telegraph and mail,
gives reports of the Market®, aud has carefully pre
pared political and local articles, and a generous
amount of farming, home ami miscellaneous read
ing with a full compilation of State news.
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‘aatcclilg JU'imcbec Journal,
Published every Wednesday morning,
la the largest folio paper in the State, containing
news, political article*, agricultural and scientific
matter, tales, poetry, anecdotes, household recipes,
markets, Ac., Ac.
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FIRST CLASS
EATING HOUSE!
rpHE subscriber would inform the travelling pub- <
J. lie that he has opened
A First (lass Eating House,
-AT- j
NO. 19 WATER STREET
Gardiner, Blaine,
formerly known a.» Soviet' Saloon.
The rooms hare all been refurnished in the best
possible manner. The Ladies* K'mm, up stair*, is
large and elegantly arranged. Meals will be fur
nished at all hours.
Tabic Boarders Accommodated
My the ureek at reasonable rates.
An«l by strict attention to business, the Prop ie
tor hones to merit a liberal share of the public
patronage. ^
Gardiner, .July 16. ltffO._^m-julylft_
PLUMBING!
fT\|lB Subscriber beg.- leave to Inform I be citizens
1 ot .Vntustn nod rli inlty thnt he Is prepared to
do all kind* of Plumbing w ork at the ^hortert no
tice Those about to have water introduced into
their buildings w ill do well to call ou him before
going elsewhere. H ,> STRATTON,
Corner Bridge dnd Water Streetb.,
Satisfaction pmarantertf. B'.tr
Fare Medicines and Cbenticals!
Brushes, Combs, Soups aud Perfumery;
cuuick Toiui m mri miens:
Physicians' & Apothecaries' (ioods
Firs Sperm. Lard, Keroicae and \eatafoot Oils,
Charles K. Partridge,
DRUGGIST AND APOTHECARY,
Water Street, corner Market Squaro,
(UNDER GRANITE HAUL,)
Has on hand a Largo Selected Stock
kept fresh by constant additions,
AMD BE LI.ft AT
The Lowest Market Rates !
FOR GENUINE AND RELIABLE GOODS
Partridge'* Prig Jtorr. Watrr Street, comet XarLet Sqmr
flj»n70ly_ __
Prairie Weed Balsam!
sold nr
JulyHO-rateod hi II. rmJOMB, ApottiCOMT*
STEREOSCOPIC VIEWS.
Mr. A. ±\ Morse
ha* just returned from Boston with a very large
and desirable assortment of
Stereoscopic Views,
which will he sold at Boston prices. He also make*
and keeps constantly on huud
Views of Hallowell and Vicinity.
Any viow. wbi' li bis custom.!» may want wtaiot
are not in hi a .election, will bej?'l''ro;Unim<'d bvto
]y. He has a great variety of T*1CT( RE L ItANIhs i
on hand. |
All orders for framing done with neatness and
despatch- Pictures of every style, made cheap.
The Public are iuvited to call at Ins rooms on
Water St., corner I’nion St., Hallowell. and ex
amine his stock._Ijnly-ftf
Shooting Tackle.
m. wT“loko,
SUCCESSOR TO L. M. L EL AND,
QUN SMITH
And Dealer In
Shooting Tackle of Every Variety
Kitten and Shot Guns made to order and war
ranted. Old Shot Guns rimmed out smooth and
made to shoot thick ami strong. Also, Ammunition
of the nicest quullty.
Repairing done Neatly and Promptly.
1 SLumtinv Powder.
The best quality and largest stock ever kept in
this market. For sale at Factory prices. Country
Dealers supplied In any . quantity or quality at dis
count. Ijan-ly
20c. Initial Stationery. 20c.
34 SHEETS PAPEK ANI) 34 ENVELOPES
* put up In a neat box, all tar 30r.,
At Clapp & North's ok Store,
158 Water Street, Alol.ta, Maine.']_
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Harnesses and Harness Goods !
Horse Clothing, Lap Robes, Saddles,
Bridles, Whips, Curry-cornhs,
Brushes, Cards, i\.U hinds of Intcforlng, ICnoo
Boots and 'I’x’Ottlixs Boots.
And Everything pertaining to a well regulated Maltle
COLLER & GARDINER,
(Opposite Cony House.) 143 Water Street, Augusta.
Don't pay two pm file on your Trunks, but buy at the only place iu Augusta where they are manufactureil
And sold at Manufacturer’s Prices,
AT COLLER & GARDINER’S
Augusta Trunk Factory!
Sign of the “BIG TRUNK.”
HAVING engaged a Fir-t i las- Workman on Sole Leather Work, we are now prepared to furnish
Sole I^c-utlier rI'i*uiiKs of llio llewt Qunlity.
The only place in Maine where a first-class trunk it* made. CALL AM) KXAMINE.
No. 1 Eugrnir, Saratoga. Monitor, Zink C ar; Trunks of all classes, Ladles’ Drens,
Common Drets, VALISES, both sole leather and common. TRAVELLING A SHOPPING BAGS
SHAWL "TRAPS—-In fact evert thing in the way of convenience to the travelling public.
Coller tfc Gardiner,
14!} Water Street. AUGUSTA.
aeptlG-ftf_______ .
Of AGEE’S
NEW PORTABLE RANGE! !
THE LATEST AND BEST.
Combining1 the Advantages of All Others I
With many SEW and PATESTED Features.
BEAUTIFUIi IN RESIGN •
PERFECT IN OPERATION !
OAIili AND SEE XT !
Every Range Warranted in Every Particular!!
For Sale by A. 1*. GOULD,
One Door North Kail road Bridge, A l(. 1ST A.
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Also for made the New anil I mproved C ook Stove,
For Coal and Wood—1 he Best Stove m the Market. l^ie “Golden Kagli* Furnace,”
For Coal, constantly for sale. ang*i>ttf
James H. Leigh,
DEALER IN
Foreign and Domestic
DRYGOODS
ALPO, AGENT FOB
Whoeter Sl Wilson’s
Sowing Maclaines S
!\r.i:i»Li:s and all Tools adapted to the Ma
chines, constantly ou hand.
Water St., llallowell, Me.
tlapr-tf
CUSHNOC HOUSE.
Corner and
Winter op State Sts.,
Anausta, Me.
T. B. HaLLABD, : : Proprietor.
Quests taken to and from tho Cars
and Boats Free.
HORSES AND CARRIAGES TO LET.
tltai.ifMim
nCONY HOUSE,
II\MTER STREET,
AUGUSTA, MAINE.
rpHIS new Hotel a fluids accommodations snperi
L or to any other in the city to the travelling com
muuity, being located in the
CENTRE OF BUSINESS.
and very near the Depot.
Connected with and adjacent to the House arc
commodious and convenient
Kample HO(MI* !
where Commercial Travellers can show their goods
free of charge. . _ .. _
The travelling public may be assured that no
pains will be spared to meet all their wants, and
with the assistance of Mr. Turner, iftt • of the
Augusta House, we hope to merit a share ol tne
public patronage.
^Connected with this House is a
First Class Livery Stable!
G. A. & H. CONY, Proprietor*.
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Maw. Institute of Technology.
IJnthance Examination Thursday, septkm
j rbk tv. ror C’atiilogiie,, iipply lo Pkoi'essor
Kamuki. Kn.ki.and, Boston, M»*a.
MOSES M. SWAN,
Watchmaker and Jeweller,
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His Stock embraces a lino line ol|
American mid Swiss Watches,
in gold and silver case, including the celebrated
National or Klgm Watch, Waltham, Tremont, Bor*
.juin, Bonnett, Pardeaux, Jaeot, Ac., in both La*
dies’ and gentlemen’s sites.
Pino Gold Jowolry,
Solid Gold Leoniton
Vest and Neck Chains,
STER LI Mi At COIN SILVER OOODS,
FINE PLATED WARE.
SPECTACLES AND EYE GLASSES,
of the most approved kinds.
CLOCKS or ALL KIXDS,
including the celebrated ITI1 At A CALENDAR
all of which will be sold at flic
Lowest l*riccs, and Warranted.
Particular attention given to repairing all kinds oi
Fine Watches. Chronometer Balances.applied and
adjured to temperature and position +l}an70*tf
S. F. Davenport,
Agent for the sale of the celebrated
SINGER
SEWING MACHINES
-ALSO AO ENT FOR THE
F I, O B ENCE
SEWING MACHINE
Hallowell, Maine.
Place of business has been removed to nearly
opposite Western I'uivn Telegraph Office.
Machines Repaired and Exchanged.
ttfjunc7
Notice.
4 N ALTO SINGEU, possessing rapid reading
and choir singing qualities, cun hear of a situa
tion in a Choir by addressing l . C.. box 42, Augusta
P.O. flW
Augusta, Me., Sept. 17,1870.
FOR SALE !
V GOOD SECOND HAND SAFE. Enquire of
S. W. FAIRFIELD,
Of Post Office box 761, Augusta. uepl-0-ttf
For Sale.
1 VERY rLEA.SANT SITI ATION on SWAN
Street, with a trout on the street of a hundred
and tllty-tlve feet by about eighty deep. The resi
dence With its appurtenances and part of the lot will
be sold, or tin* whole, comprising tin Carriage-shop,
o suit the purchaser. Apply to the subscriber ou
the premises. septPHILLIPS.
Why do People
FUCHASE THEIR FISII at BIKEKS
FISH .M ARKET I liuraiu-c llwy got what
they call lor. Suppose they get poor tlsh?why,
they don’t often ! but if they do their money is re
funded.
Fish, Lobsters, and Clams,
Fresh and nice, delivered in any part of the city.
J. N. lll KKH, (■urdftner.
Gardiner, Sept. 15,1870. septl7-t3m
Buy the Best!
eureka"RANGE
For Wood or Coal!
For Economy, Durability, Beauty of Design
and Finish,
THIS RANGE HAS NO EQUAL!
Perfect in Every Respect,
It commends itself to every one In want of a
First 4’lass Cook Stove !
Sold in Augusta by
WILLIAM It. WOODBURY.
Also some of the
BEST WOOD AND COAL STOVES
in the Market, and a variety of
House-Furnishing Goods !
A few Doors south of Railroad Bridge.
tl2mar«fcw-ly
SOMETHING NEW
rpHE IIALL TREADLE to be attach to
J. any Sewing Machine. Takes but very ttle
strength to run. Always starts the right way; ut ;er
backwards. No starting or stopping the machine
with the hands. Call and see it in operation.
sepD-ftf G. W. JONES, Agent.
DENTISTRY !
IVevv Dental Itooins,
HI NT'S BLOCK, next door North of
Post Office,
AKiil'ST.l, : : Tluine.
\lr E beg to inform the public that we have estab
yy lished this otlicc permanently for the practice
of Dentistry in nil its branches, our long experi
ence in both Boston and NVw ^ ork enables us to
execute all operations in the best possible manner
W o give our patron? the benefit ol all the latest and
best improvements without extra charge. Our char
ge? will be very moderate in all eases.
Artificial Teeth inserted at the following greatly
reduced prices for one m>>nth .
Beautiful sots of Gum teeth $15 to $20.
Temporary “ Plain “ $10 to $15.
Partial sets in proportion.
Teeth extracted witiiopt Pain.
F. II. FAIJCS Al C O., Surgeou Oentlsts.
sept 14-1
Knickerbocker
Mutual Lire Insurance Company
OF NEW YORK.
ERASTUS LYMAN • - - PRESIDENT
'Fills is one of the oldest, mo?t reliable, and bent
X dividend paying c^npained in the country.
ASSETS OVER $7,200,000 !
Liberal arrangements will be made with Agents,
and they ure wanted in all parts of the State.
Apply at AUCU STA, ME.,
130 Water street, (up-stulrs) to
CHARLES WHITE,
Manager lor Maine and New Hampshire.
March it, 1870. ttvimar-tf
WANTED!
BY an experienced teacher, a situation to teach
the coming winter, where good wages arc paid,
or as a??i?tant. Languages taught if desired.
References given. Address
r-cpM-Mw Box B, South China.
A. LITTLEFIELD,
HAVING returned to his old stand, next door to
the Journal Block, would inform his friends
and the public that he is ready to manufacture
BOOTS & SHOES,
eithor PEGGED or SEWED.
REPAIRING!
•lone cheaper than at any other shop on the Ken
nebec.
A. Littlefield.
Augusta, Sept. 14, lffTO. t3m
HE^RY O.~& a! a. NICHOLS,
MASONS AND SLATERS.
\LL work in their line done promptly and in a
good, workmanlike manner, by the day or Job.
Particular attention paid to repairs of slate roofs,
cementing cisterns, cellars, «fce.
Orders left at A. 1*. CSouldV Stove Store, flrPt door
above Railroad Bridge, promptly attended to.
HENRY O. M( HOES,
ALBERT A. MCliOLS.
Augusta Jan.l 1809.
AUGUSTA SAVINGS BANK.
ORGANIZED IN 1848.
Deposits of any amount not less than one dollar,
received daily from 9 A. M. to l 1'. At., and from 2
to4 , 1*. M.
Interest on deposits at the rate of seven per eeut.,
will commence on the flr»t iloy of the month, next
,-ucoeeding the day of deposit, and is payable Feb
ruary Land August 1. If not then ealfed for the
amount is added to the original deposit and put on
interest— thus making compound interest semi
anually.
Money loaned to depositors at any time, on a
pledge of their Bank Book.
Office In SAVINGS BANK BHLDING.
174 WATER STREET.
pept8-tAwtf W. It. SMITH, Treasurer.
(LAPP k NORTH,
BOOKSELLERS,
And Dealers in
Staple and Fancy Stationery,
Fancy GoocIn, Ac.
155 Water Street, Augusta, Maine.
TECH
DRY EARTH SYSTEM I
For the Sewage of Towns, Factories,
Hospitals, Prisons, Hotels and
Private Houses.
VMPLK experience has shown the Dry Earth
System to be mpre efficient in preventing foul
smells*, and far less co.-tlv in construction and re
pairs than the Water Closet System ; ami that it is
in all respects entirely satisfactory, whether lor the
Sick Room or for constant use.
The Earth Closet offers to all, in town and conn- I
try, every benefit possessed by the Water Closet, at
far less coat, with the additional advantages, that it
is portable, and can be moved to the bedside in the ’
sickroom.
It promises more in immunity from offensive !
odors, from infection in disease, and in the saving
of fertilizers than has ever been accomplished by
a single in\ ention.
In the COMMODE, the apparatus and earth res- j
ervoir are self-contained, and u movable pail takes j
the place of the vault.
Eor use in Bed Rooms, Hospital Wards, Infirm
aries Ac., the Commode is invaluable. It is entire
ly fro from those faint, deforesting tutors, common
to portable water closets and night stools, and through
it* admission one of the greatest miseries of human
life, the foul smells of the sick room, and one ot the
most frequent means of communicating infection,
may he entirely prevented,
for circulars ami full information, address
L. W. GRAFTON,
Agent Earth Closet Co.,
No. 7 Bridge’s Block, Augusta, Me.
septfi-ftaw-wtf
DI R IC O
BUSINESS COLLEGE !
AUGUSTA, : : Maine.
t'plIIS Institution will bc^opcn for the admission
X of students
September 5th, 1870.
Business Course embraces all branches neces
sary to a Comph tc Bu.-iuess Education.
Students of all grades of Scholarship are admit
ted. Terms less than at any other Business College
in the country, offering equal facilities. Scholars
may enter at any time.
For full particulars, apply at the College, or
address
Waitt tC’ Webster,
Augusta, Maine.
37-tr
This Remedy does not simply relieve lor a short
time, blit it produces perfect and permanent cures
of the worst cases of ( tironic Nasal Catarrh, and
/ will pay f‘>00 reward for a due fhat J atunot curt.
“Cold in the head” and Catarrhal Headache are
cured with a few applications. If you have a dis
charge from the nose, offensive or otherwise, stop
ping up of the nose at times, partial loss of the
sen-e of smell, taste or hearing, eyes watering or
weak, feel dull, have pain or pressure in the head,
vou must rest assured that you have Catarrh.
Thousands annually, without manifesting half the
above symptoms terminate in Consumption and
end in the grave. No disease is so common, more
deceptive or It ss understood by physicians. I will
-end my pamphlet on Catarrh to any address free.
Dr. .sage’s Catarrh Reinedv is now
m)LD BY MUST druggists in all PARTS
OF THE WORLD.
Price 50 cents. Sent by mail, postpaid, on receipt
00 cents, or four packages for two dollars. Beware
of counterfeits and worthless imitations. See that
my private Stamp, which is a positive guarantee of
genuineness, is upon the outride wrapper. Re
member that this private Stamp, issued bv the
United Mates (Government expressly for stamping
my medicines, has my portrait, name and address
and the won Is “U. s. Certificate of (Genuineness”
engraved upon it, and neetl not be mistaken. Dp n’t
be swindled by travelers and others representing
themselves as‘Dr. Sage; I am the only man now
living that has the knowledge and right to manu
facture the genuine Dr. Sage’s Catarrh Remedy,
and I never travel to sell this medicine.
R. V PIERCE, M. D.
tjnne21—eod&wSm 133 Seneca st.. Buffalo. N. Y.
Crockery, China & Glass.
PHIf’EH UEDrCED !
The prices of Crockery, China and Glass Ware at
yo. 1 oi) Water Street,
Are marked down to meet the fall in Gold
m.tv.’ tri J. D. PIERCE 4 SON.
DRUG STORE
-FOR SALE IN
Brewer, • - opposite - • Bancor.
I»R. LOCKWOOD, ou account of poor health,
| offers his •
DRUG STORE and DWELLING HOUSE
for pale, in the best location in Brewer for DRUGS
and MEDICINES. An excellent opportunity for a
Physician w ishing to retire from practice.
For particulars inquiry may be made, by letter or
otherwise, of
DIC. J. D. LOCKWOOD, on the premises,
4 Centre Street. Brewer, Mu Inc.
septf-ftaw -4w
I “Calais Advertiser,” once a week-4 weeks.
{ “Moulton Times,” once a week-4 weeks.
“Lewiston .Journal,” times a week-4 weeks dai
ly tV once a week-4 w weekly.
UirPlease copy, and semi Dill as above, with pa
' pers containing advertisement._
THE EYE. THESYE.
jnkK mi. K. »4 \ H.1IT has discovered a new
1 treatment for the KYKand KAH.lij which
j he is coring some of the worst cases ol
I Blindness and Deafness ever known, without in
j strumeuts or pain.
CAN GEES !
Dn. Knu.htN new ireatment for Cancers sur
: passes all others now in use. It cures without kii fc,
i plaster or pain, and heals without a sear. Kvery
kind of disease treated with great suceess. Mu
i 5 orw of every kind eradicated from the system. No
j charge for consultatioo.
OflloCf NO Dover Wt.. Mo.ston.
July27*wdm
Cjri*ea.t Bargains at
WELLS’ %
FURNITURE ROOMS,
Water Btreet, Augusta, Me.
A I.AUGE ASSORTMENT OK NEW AND SEC
OND HAND
Which will be sold ut very low rates for cash.
We also keep tiro best stock of
Walnut Caskets and Coffins,
And COMMON COKKINS of all kinds, and the best
trimmings, with I’lates engraved to order, and have
lately added an assortment ot
KOBES OP ALIr KINDS,
All of which will be .old as low as at any establish
ment in the State.
C. R. A II. U. WELLS.
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GENERAL
Insurance Agency,
Cranite Block, sontb side Marlet Sq,:
AUGUSTA, ME.
CAPITAL REPRESENTED,
Over $00,000,000.00 S j
Ilia Life lance Coin,
Hartford Conn.,
Chattered 1819. Charter Perpetnal. Losses paid
in 51 years, $27,000,000.00.
Assets, July 1, 1870, 8ft,714,378.00.
iEtna Life Insurance Comp’y,
Hartford, Conn.,
Assets, January 1, 1870, over §14,000,000.00.
It has over 13,000 members,
AND
An Annual Income of over Six
Millions of Dollars!
Traveler’s Insurance Comp'y,
Hartford, Conn.,
JL.ilVi ami Accident.
CASH ASSETS §1,457,719.C4, Jan. 1, 1870.
FniAM-itrjiKr
Fire Insurance Company,
Philadelphia,
Assets, January 1, 1870, §2,825,783.68.
City fire Insurance Co.,
HARTFORD, CONN.
Huger Williams Ins. Company,
PROVIDENCE, R. I.
Merchants' Insurance Comp’y,
PROVIDENCE, R. I.
Atlantic Fire Insurance Co’y.,
BROOKLYN, N. Y.
Eastern Insurance Company,
BANGOR, ME.
Marine Rlslta
Effected on reasonable terms in Reliable
Companies.
aeptlO-ftf
VMEKir.M BHOILERN, Table Cutlery,
Plated Forks and Spoons, ami Housekeeping
Louda at Williamson *v lirnuwiuid’i.
umrsitif
KKWIISKI SAV1XGS BAAk!
Trustee* s
IV F. HALI.ETT. HCS8ELL EATQN,
O. C. WHITEItOUSE, DEANE PRAY,
Oil HI N WILLIAMSON.
Deposits received at the counter of the
Freemans National Bank.
The net earnings of the Bunk are divided
every six months.
Loans made to Depositors on Depositing
their Bank-book as seonritj.
J. L. ADAMS, Treasurer
April 8tb, 1870 lotf
MILLINERY !
fall Fashions.
The bet*t display of
Trimmed Hats & Bonnets
Will be found
DURING THE TA.III
—AT—
Miss SOULE’S, 15 Water St.
THE
BUBDETT CELESTE
AND
Combination Organs
AHEAD OP ALL COMPETITORS !
lluing the most perfect instrument that musical ear
listened to;—producing musical tones from the*o/T*
eat awl most deltott# trhiaper to the deeh swelling
tone of the pipe organ.
Prices lor Cash, from ibS to $400.
, —ALSO: —
llaxelton Bros. Piano-Fortes.
Marshall A Weudell Plano-Forte*.
Superior instruments, at very low prices tor cash.
And other Musical Merchandise of every dee-crip
tiou, nt
John C. Haynes & Co.,
No. :« COURT STREET, • - BOSTON, MASS
Price Lists and Circulars sent ou application.
lOly
Lns«ll Female Sem nary,
AT Atbl'RNDAI.E, MASS.
Ten mile* weft of Bouton. Instruction thorough
careful, complete. Advantages for Music, Paint'
ing, French andCertnau, unsurpassed. Particular
i attention naid to common and solid branches.
I Teachers chosen with great care. Combines the
advantages and comforts of a school and home.
Number limited to 40. Neat year begins Septem
ber Pith. Address
1 3m48 CHAS. W. CUSIUNti*
pteUantj.
KtK.IL ITEMS.
Sulphur is highly recommended as a
deodorisor. The Maine Farmer gives an
ins unce of its effects in removing the
offensive odor from a dairy house where a
skunk had been killed.
From carefully conducted experiments,
by different persons, it has been ascer
tained that one bushel of corn will make
little over 10 1-2 pounds of pork, gross.
A cultivator uses cut cornstalks as a
mulch for his hills of strawberry plants,
and finds advantage in it that the mulch
ing material is free from seeds, and the
strawberry plants in the spring send up
the shoots through the cut stuff and the
fruit is kept from the earth and the soil,
and is cleaner.
In the summer, old potatoes should be
peeled and soaked in cold water several
hours before they are cooked. This
makes them nearly as dry and good a»
when first dug in autumn. Old potatoes
should be put in cold water, with a little
salt in the pot. Boiling slowly—the slow
er the better. If the water stops boiling,
they are apt to tie watery. A correspon
dent of the Country Gentleman weighed
the hay that he had bought as a ton by al
lowing 500 cubic feet, ond found it weigh
ed only 1480 pounds. The hay was
mostly timothy, with some clover and
white daisy. I'bc hay was over a base
ment, part two and part four feet deep,
pressed with straw, but on pitching he
found it was not as solid as he expected.
An Australian farmer recommends that
cows should be given twice a day one
pound of maize siftings, two pounds of
chaff, and a tablespoonful of salt, well
dampened. He tried it two years ago,
being short of keep, and his cows, which
otherwise would have gone dry, doubled
their milk and continued in milk all the
writer, and were fat and sleek.
The Essex Banner asserts that small
quantities of sunflower seed, mixed with
the food of a horse, will impart a flue
glo-s to ids hair, while it is also a cure
tor founder if given immediately after the
ailment is discovered. In the latter ease
about a pint of the, seed should be mingled
with the otits or chopped feed, when a
cure will be effected.
A distinguished poulterer says: “It is a
well known fact to owners of poultry that
occasional use of onions, mixed and fed
to poultry with their other food, is one of
the best ways of keeping a yard of poultry
in health. I am afraid it has not received
the attention and use that its merits really
demand. 1 am well satisfied that the use
of this vegetable would prevent three
fourths of the disease that a poultry yard
is subject to.”
Many families about tow ns and suburbs
of cities, who have not pasture and con
veniences for keeping a cow, might keep
a milking-goat to great advantage; they
are easily cared for, and not costly to
keep; may be fed on the slops of the
kitchen, if milked regularly twice a day,
one will yield a sufficiency for a small
family. Goat’s milk is very healthy, very
nourishing, and is often prescribed for the
sick during convalescence.
-.onehenge, in his work on the horse,
tl.'nks putting a lump of rock salt in the
ranger for tne horse to lick, is the only
safe and useful way of giving salt to
horses. He thinks given in this way the
1 . se will thrive better for the season. He
says that generally a pound of rock salt
will last a horse nearly a month. He has
not found that the use of salt increases the
thirst except when at first given.
A poor farmer cannot conceal the tact
that he is a poor farmer. All his surround
ings proclaim the verdict against him—
his horses,cattle, wagons, harness, ploughs,
fences—even wife and children bear silent
but unmistakable evidence against him.
On the other hand, all these things will
testify favorably on behalf of the good
farmer. Every passer-by can reaa the
evidence pro and eon. This fact alone
ought to stimulate every farmer to do his
best, for the snke of his own chameter, as
well as interest, tor he may rest assured
that every passer-by will pronounce judg
ment according to the evidence.
AUCTION.
Great Trade Hale !
75 NEW CARRIAGES
AT AI'CTIO!*,
September 24th, at Portland, Me.
The undersigned will commence a ecriee of
Fall Trade 8alet»,
I and Offer 75 new carriage* at a action at their
spacioua ware-room* in Portland, on Saturday,
St‘ill al 1® o’clock A. M.
These carriages embrace every style anti
kind made or ueed in this state, varying in price
from tt.l to HOO dollar*. Mauy of them our own
make, of the most choice and desirable styles.
We design to make these sale* i>*rcnanent, and
every carriage offered, will be sold without reserve.
(. dialogues with lull descriptions will be ready
Kept. 22.
C. P. KIMBALL ft LARKIN.
septUMK
Picture Frames!
GHR0M08, BRACKET8, ALBUMS!
Ac., Ac., Ac.,
In Large Variety.
Picture Frames of any sue made to order at abort
notice at
Hendec’s Photograph Rooms,.
Opposite Post Office, Augusta.