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Maine State Educational Association
Secokd Day—Tcssuay.
Forenoon Sefsion.—The first exercise was
the presentation of a paper on “The magazine
and the Public School,” by C. B. Stetson, it
was a well digested and able article.
Ho opened by explaining the necessity of
training and teaching children to read and to
understand what they read. Believes that
concert reading and wall cards are great aids
toward this end. The first great end is to
teach the eye and voice to act in uni on. Child
ren must read much and on many subjects,
there is not enough in our series of text-books.
A taste for good reading—the reading of
good books and papers—needs to be devel
oped, among the youth of to-day, and then
there will be less injury done by the thousands
of miserable trashy papers and books printed.
Here is where the magazine comes into use
by furnishing additional or collateral reading
for the children,— rending of a character
which is fresh, news-taking, of course interest
ing, and therefore instructive. There is no
danger but children will read and learn to
read if there is a motive to do so. But they
must not be allowed to select for themselves
at first. A judicious selection by teacher or
parent is absolutely necessary. He would put
magazines into the school for drill purposes
and even the newspaper is a very valuable
auxiliary.
»ir. iaMi ui i^vwxsiuii, bhiu umumi ruau
tlie same selections too(oftcn and thus lose in
terest in them. The kind of reading we use
in after life is 6ilent reading and the magazine
teaches it.
Mr. Fletcher of Castine thought in teaching
reading three objects are to be aimed at—1st,
to understand the meaning, 2nd, to read well,
and 3d, to cultivate a love for reading good,
books. Believed the magazine in the school
would be a great helper.
Mr. Barrell of Lewiston said he found too
many scholars deficient in a knowledge of the
principles of reading when examining them
for admission to higher grades of schools.
After a recess of five minutes a paper on
“Compulsory Attendance” was read by A. P.
Marble of Worcester, Mass, llis paper was
chiefly historical, relating and referring to the
action of the several States of the Union upon
educational matters, and recommending a law
for compulsory attendance of pupils at our
schools.
Tile closing subject taken up for discussion
was Object Lessons :—Their place and value.
It was opened by reading a paper upon the
subject by Mrs. Hanson of Waterville, which
was from the pen of Miss Lathrop of the Ohio
Normal School. The article was read in an
easy, correct and graceful style, which was if
anything superior to the rendering of many
of the articles by the gentlemen who pre
ceded her.
After some matters pertaining to the busi
ness of the session had been attended to, ad
journed to 2 P. M.
Aitehnoos.
At 2 o'clock the exercises commenced w ith
the discussion of the question, “IIow shall
a teacher best impart Moral Instruction?’’
opened by Prof. F. A. Allen. He would effer
only a few suggestions. Thought that definite
plans for imparting moral instruction would
prove to be failures. Alluded to the old Puri
tanical methods of teaching moral principles,
as exemplified in Iris boyhood. He had drawn
from them one simple truth that had made
him a better boy and u better man—the noble,
Christian character of his instructors had a
moulding influence upon him, and given shape
to his character. The key note of our power
ns teachers is to have high moral characters
ourselves. He would prefer to have a Chris
tian teacher in the school room without the
bible, than to have the bible read in a cold,
r..,n,,i ,.i
teachings. Our teaching cf morals must How
from tiie hearts, not from the lips, end he
shown in the life. Appreciate the condition o^
children, acknowledge their rights, and show
the living example everywhere. If he ex
pects to improve his school in morals, a high
personal moral character must be shadowed
forth in life, morning, noon and night. The
moral perceptions of some children are ob
scured. lie would have every teacher a stead
fast, praying Christian.
Dr. True thought the subject had an im
portant practical bearing. Some teachers
have a power which is manifested in their
countenances, in the tone of the voice, that at
once impresses the pupils. We want positive
teaching, that will encourage the child and
not repress its feelings, or blunt the moral in
stincts. Set some motive before the children
and illustrate it. We don't realize the power
we have in this direction until wc make use
of it.
Mr. Stetson called attention to a beautiful
little work on the subject, which contained
certain mottoes and texts which can be placed
upon the blackboard nnd used for days and
weeks, to be impressed upon the hearts of his
children. Teachers can make such books by
selecting scraps from newspapers.
Mr. Barrell believed that it would he of little
use for a teacher to undertake inoral instruc
tion unless he exemplified it in his life. In
the Sabbath school he should teach, above
everything else, that the bible is the only
standard. In the public shools he would
bring out its great truths bearing upon the
lives of his pupils, and impress them so
thoroughly that they would always be with
them to fortify them against evils. He
would have set times for teaching this.
Mr. Fletcher thought that less attention was
given to this subject than formerly, und urg
ed the careful study of the great truths of the
bible, without bringing in sectarian views.
Mr. Slone thought moral instruction should
he imparted incidentally. Take the bibie out
of the school, and the corner-stone of the
school system will be removed, lie spoke af
fectionately of tho death of one of the lady
teachers in his school, whose life was a bless
ing and a benediction.
Frof. Allen explained further in regard to
the subject. lie said the self-reporting sys
tem was pernicious. He had by this systenf
taught lying in his school for two years.
The subject was left here, and Messrs.
,Stone, Hanson, Stetson, Task and others, pre
sented the claims of the Maine Journal of
Kducation. A committee was appointed by
the chair to solicit subscriptions.
Mr. Stetson reported the following list of
Editors for the Educational Journal for the
ensuing year:
A. P. Stone, Portland.
W. H. Lambard, Augusta.
Prof. Kd. W. Hall, AA’aterville.
A. A. AA'oodbridge, Gorliara.
C. 11. Fernald, Houltun.
N. A. Luce, Freedom.
C. C. Hounds, Farmington.
G. T. Fletcher, Ca-tine.
'J’hos. Task, Lewiston.
Kd. S. Morris, Biddeford.
Miss Kudora Sanford, Lewiston.
Miss Olive A. Pond, Lewiston.
Dr. True urged the importance of more at
tention being given, and time expended in
these meetings to the study ami discussion of
natural sciences.
C. C. Bounds, Principal of the Normal
School at Farmington, then gave a lecture on
the subject of “Discipline.”
He said there is a wide difference between
instruction and education. Illustrations of
this fact may be drawn from all departments
of human activity. The powers should be all
trained for the most effective use. The ob
ject of discipline is, first, to give perfect re
sults ; second, to husband power. The less
the volitional effort required to carry through
a chain of mental operations, the more men
tal energy remains for other use. Perfect
discipline reduces mental exhaustion to a
minimum. There is great need of further
mental facilities—the acquirement of short
hand: simple arithmetic. Third, to bring in
a higher order and a w idcr range of ideas and
thoughts, as the i (Hi.tent enuse of human ac
tivities. The means are now nearly all at
hand, for teachers ran draw from almost
all depositories of thought. There must
be careful drill in elementary mental pro
cesses, in combinations of ideas, so that
we may be most perfectly trained for
the ordinary exigencies of thought and life.
Too exclusive attention to general abstract
principles, results perhaps in cultivating a
power of philosophic thought, and does not
make a man wise in his own day and genera
tion—does not make a man of practical
efficiency. The general laws must be philo
sophically and thoroughly taught, so as to
lead to the most perfect assurance of their
universality and truth. The speaker showed
the necessity of covering a broad field. AA’e
learn by study what we are determined to
learn. The mental powers are most easily
developed and cultivated in early life. The
present system of education is faulty. Dis
cipline docs not consist merely in gaining a
knowledge of detached facts; they must be
studied in those connections, those interrela
tions which can alone give them significance
and value; which alone can make them re
presentative of the spiritual Kosmos, which
it is the object of culture to realize. AA'e
have given only the principal points of the
lecture, which was infilled with thought, and
abundantly illustrated.
The Association then adjourned to even
ing.
Evt.xixo.
Mr. 'fash from the nominating committee,
reported the following names for committee
to petition Legislature for lunds to defray the
expenses of Association: Nelson Dingley of
Lewiston, C. C. Hounds of Farmington, A.
1’. Stone of l’ortland. Keport accepted and
adopted.
The topic “Self Improvement of Teachers,”
was then taken up. Discussion opened by
A. I’. Stone. He said that teachers must do
something for self improvement. Teachers
whodo not make an effort to enlarge are grow
ing small and narrow, and into a stereotype
routine. Our daily prayer should be to keep
out of the ruts. The points made by Mr.
Stone were thes, . 1st, A teacher must see
work outside ot his own school. He is situ
ated differently from other professions. He
is working upon minds beneath him, the ten
dency of which is to weaken him. 2d. He
must attend teachers meetings and Institutes.
We should go home from this meeting with
an increased respect for our work. At these
meetings we are constantly getting new ideas,
catching sparks of light that are thrown out.
2d, teachers must read, but woe to us if we
attempt to teach by the book. Take the edu
cational magazines. They willbe found treas
ures of know ledge. They do not give us set
rules, but only light.
Mr. Stetson said the teacher ought to know
something about everything. It will be found
that some of our eminent scholars do not
really know as much as the teachers in the
primary schools. We want positive knowl
edge. in the first place. We may take prac
tical lessons from the various branches of in
dustries that lie all ubout us in the world.
Should converse much, listen to the conver
sation of those about us, mingle in the best
society, and draw by means of books instruc
tion from all the worthies of the past.
Dr. True related his experience in the line
of self-improvement when he first entered the
profession of teaching, and his juvenile efforts
as a writer for the press.
W. II. Lombard, Principal of the Au
gusta high school, put a high estimate
on the self-education which the teacher re
ceives from his books. There are tlir, e
kinds of education: First, direct — that
which is imparted in school by instruc
tors. Second, indirect—that which we re
ceive from our surroundings. Third, self
education. After we have been led through
the schools and academies and the colleges,
the teacher, who has been our guide, leaves
us, and we must go alone. That teacher must
be presumptive who at that stage can say,
‘•Now I am fitted for teaching.” The mind
cannot stand still. It must either retrograde
or advance. He was not in favor of intro
ducing special studies into the schools of high
grade, as there was no time to devote to these
studies.
On being. invited, Miss Pond of Lewiston
recited in a very acceptable manner a poem
by Charles Mackay und a pathetic little piece
entitled ‘The Return of the Hillside Legions.’
The President read a letter from lion. John
1>. l’hilbrick, City Superintendent of Schools,
lioston, who was announced to speak upon
the subject of school supervision, regretting
his inability to be present to perform the ser
vice set down for him. it would please him
to meet the educators of Maine in convention.
The State has advanced in several important
respects within a few years, and in one es
sential particular, that of school supervision,
stands preeminently Htnong her sister States
of New England.
State Superintendent Johnson referred ap
propriately to the recent death of Rev. Dr.
Ballard, the first President of the Association,
and offered the following resolution, which
was adopted by rising :
Resolved, That the recent sudden decease
of Rev. Edward Ballard, I). 1)., takes from
our ranks one known by us as a genial com
panion, a thorough scholar, an earnest edu
cator and a true Christian. Deeply feeling
our own great loss, we extend our sincere
sympathy to his family and kindred.
Alter a lengthy address by Prof. Cruttenden
on various subjects, the Association adjourned
to this iorenoon.
That Comical (roan.
Our readers will doubtless be pleased to
learn that this popular humorist who has
gained so celebrated a reputation is soon to
be with us. He performs in Granite Hall on
Thanksgiving evening, Nov. 24th. lie will
be assisted by better talent than he ever
brought with him before, and Brown himself
will introduce a new programme, that is spok
en of by the press ns being superior to any
before offered. Mr. Buxton, hia balladist, no
exchange says, is “a singer of extraordinary
merit, possessing u voice of rare power and
sweetness.” Prof. Merck, the great musical
novelty, will also introduce during the even
ing a Grand Fantasie upon the Guitar, a
musical medley, performing on the Harmon
ica, Guitar and Chime Bells, all at the same
time, and will also appear in his great musi
cal speciality of performing on nine musical
instruments at once.
Chadbourne is selling first quality oysters
at 40 cents per quart. _t-3t
Certificate of ax Eminent Chemist. I
have made a careful chemical analysis of the
Sozodont from an impartial sample purchased
by me personally, from a leading drug house
of this city, but nothing of an injurious or
objectionable character has been found in its
composition. James G. Pohle, M. I).,
Analytical Chemist, 489 Broadway, X. V.
Late I)r. James 11. Chilton & Co.
“Spaldino’s Gi.ee,” useful and true.
nov22-feodlw
Tlii’rts! Knaves!! Swindi.ers !.'! These
are mild terms with which to designate those
mean, contemptible adventurers who have
been induced by the high reputation which
I)r. Sage’s Catarrh Remedy has won, to put
up and offer for sale a worthless imitation of
this celebrated medicine. Remember that
I)r. R. V. Pierce’s private Stamp, which is
the only Poeitive Guarantee of (ienvinentes,
should be upon every package. This private
Stamp, issued by the U. S. Government ex
pressly for stamping Dr. Pierce’s medicines,
has upon it his portrait, name and address,
and the words “U. S. Certificate of Genuine
ness." Don’t get swindled by men calling
themselves Dr. ISage; Dr. Pierce of Buffalo.
N. Y., is the cnly man now living that has the
right and can make the original Dr. Sage's
Catarrh Remedy. Sold by druggists or sent
by mail on receipt of sixty cents.
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At Certain* Seasons of the Year most
persons art* subject to diseases, emanating
from a low state of the blood. The causes
are various, but it is only necessary, in order
for the prompt purification of that fluid, that
the patient should use Fkllow'h Compound
Strip op IIypophosfiiites with lull assur
ance of obtaining the desired results. This
Syrup will strengthen the organs of digestion,
promote healthy assimilation, nourish the
muscles, and renovate the nervous system.
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Special "Nomcs.
STATE OF MAINE.
Executive Department, (
Augusta, Nov., l(i, 1870. i
An adjourned session of the Executive Council,
will be held at the Council Chamber, in Augusta, on
MONDAY, THE fifth day of December next, at 4
o’clock P.M.
Attest: FRANKLIN M. DREW,
Secretary of btafe.
PARKS HOUSE.
ON EUROPEAN PLAN.
1S7 Washington St., Boston.
Good single room*. 75 cents and $1 a day.
Rill of fare the lowest of any hotel in the city.
Parties coming to Boston, will And the Parks
House the most centrally located, quiet, and order
ly house in the city. BOYNTON & Co.,
octi'J-teod-iim Proprietors.
Mr. Renue claims that the* name “Magic Oil” i -
his “trade mark.” and that any persons who use
that name for a medicine do so at their peri!, as
much so as though they stole any other property of
his, beside their extra meanness: The genuine
Kenne’s Pain-Killing Magic Oil is what the people
want, and will have. For sale by Kinsman.
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iHarrirtr.
In North Yassalboro’. 10th inst., by Rev. J.A.
Varney. Mr. Daniel L. Clark of China, to Mi&a Mary
E. Bragg of Vasbulboro*.
Dicti.
In Harmony, Pth inst., Ella, daughter of Elias S.
Collins, aged I year, 2 mos.; lirtli inst., Mrs. Han
nah, wife of Joseph Gray, aged 58 years.
In Oxford. 15th ult., Horace Baker, aged 65 years
and 7 months.
Granite Hall.
THANKSGIVING NIGHT,
Thuisday tv’s , Sov. 21th,
That Comical Brown
IN' AN ENTIRE
NEW PKOGIIANINIG !
Which is more rapturously received than any Pro
gramme ever before offered, assisted by the
Eminent Balladist,
Mr. A. Howard Buxton,
And the Great Musical Wonder,
Pror. G. Gonduall Mrrrk,
Solo Guitarist, Violinist and Harmonicon Player.
Mr. Merck will also Introduce his Great Original
Personation ot the Musical flow n, in w hich he will
Pi,av Nine Misical Instruments at Once,
admitted by many of the most eminent musicians
of this country to be the most Perfect Combination
of Instruments and Pleasing Comical Mu&ic Act
done by any man in the Profession.
Tickets 25 cents; Reserved seats 35 cents.
Tickets for sale at PIERCE’S on and alter Satur
day, Nov. lbth, and at tne door. Doors open at 7
o’clock. Concert at 7‘a o'clock,
nov 18-Hit SAM’L SAMPSON. Agent.
Maine State Ag. Society.
Portland, Nov. 17, 1870,
irin. /■'. Morris, Treasurer Me. State Society.
Sir :—In consequence of damages claimed by the
falling of seuts during the Fair, you are directed
not to pay any premiums, until we can silt out and
adjust such claims as are meritorious, hoping by an
equitable settlement to be able to pay the premiums
in full. SAMI'KL WASsOV,
WARREN PEKC1VAL,
8. W. HOLBROOK,
Trustees and Auditing Com.
N. It.—Please give notice of this order through
the press.
Portland. Nov. 17, 1870.
Notice is hereby given that the premiums will be
paid when ordered. Letters of inquiry will thus be
obviated and are unnecessary,
ov 18 lw \YM> E. MORRIS, Treasurer.
the
DRY EARTH SYSTEM!
For the Sewage of Towns, Factories,
Hospitals, Prisons, Hotels and
Private Houses.
VMPLE experience ha* shown the Dry Earth
System to be more efficient in preventing foul
smells, and far less costly in construction and re
pairs than the Water Closet System; and that it is
in all respects entirely satisfactory, whether lor the
Sick Room or for conjoint use.
The Earth Closet offers to all. in town and coun
try, every benelit possessed by the Water Closet, at
far less cost, w ith the additional advantages, that it
is portable, an<l can be mo veil to the bedside in the
sickroom.
ll 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 invention.
In the COMMODE, the apparatus and earth res
ervoir are self-contained, auu a movable pail takes
the place of the vault.
For use in Bed Rooms, Hospital Wards, infirm
aries, Ac., the Commode is invaluable. It is entire’
ly free from those faint, depressing odors, common
to portable icater closets and night stools, and through
its admission one of the greatest miseries of human
life, the foul smells of the sick room, and one ol the
most frequent means of communicating infection,
may be entirely prevented.
For circulars and lull information, address
L. W. GRAFTON,
Agent Earth Closet Co.,
No. 7 Bridge's Block, Augusta, Me.
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Daily Kennebec Journal,
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WAR IN EUROPE.
Thionvillc Bombarded by
the Prussians—18 shots
per minute.
Bismarck Denies that Switzerland
is Compromised
NO SEVERE FIGHTING AROUND
PARIS.
Two Fenians arrested in Man
chester.
Two Danish Deputies to the Prus
sian Parliament.
Garibaldi and his troops in good
condition.
Luieinburj;.
Luxemburg, Nov. 22. The bombardment
of Thionville by the Prussians was very ae
j tive to-day. The sliots average about 1 8
| per minute.
Berlin
Special to N. V. World.
Berlin. Nov. 22. According to the latest
information from Versailles, incessant exer
tions are directed for the formation of a
second outer line of investment to cover the
operations of the inner line.
The strati try ot Gen. J)e l’aladines is un
derstood at Versailles, and has been met by
a counter movement with the centre at Or
leans. Gen. I’aladines has extended his line
both north a south, intending to enclose the
Germans on both llanks, but the latter have
executed similar movements and falling back
at the same time towards Paris. lie I’ala
dines line is now said to extend from Le
Mans through Tendome, Orleans and Bour
ges to Nevers. His main body rests along
this line, while it is feared that a large sec
tion of his force has passed northward to
Kvreux.
London.
London. Nov. 22. The belief on Downing
St. that liussia in deterence to the united
opinion of the great powers w ill withdraw the
pretensions advanced by Gortschakotls note,
and express her willingness to refer the ques
tion at issue to a Conference, which will not
be summoned until after the termination ot
the present war. It is believed in the same
quarter that Italy w ill ultimately join Austria
and England in resisting Kussta.
In regard to the armistice between the
French and Germans, the same difficulty as
before about the provisioning of I’aris during
the truce, blocks the war.
Two Danish Deputies were elected to the
Prussian Parliament for North Sehlc-uig, !._\
a large majority.
Bismarck denies that Switzerland is com
promised by the correspondence found in
captured buioons.
Two Fenians named Walsh and Boueker
were arrested to-day at the railway station
in Manchester. Three hundred cartridges
and papers in cipher were found in their pos
session.
Special to Tribune:
Gotschakoff's answer to Granville left St
Petersburg on Monday by a special messen
ger. It was not communicated to the Britial
Ambassador at St. Petersburg, hut his des
patch is that the note is concilliatory in tone
It is believed at the foreign office that Gorts
chakoff, while withholding the precise in
formation from Minister Buchanan, has en
couraged him to report favorably to London
regarding tile disposition of liussia.
St. Petersburg.
St. Petersburg, Nov. 22. Special to N. V.
Ilerald:
The Citv Government yesterday unani
mously and enthusiastically adopted an ad
dress of thanks to the Emperor for Gortscha
koff’s circular.
The Tribune’s correspondent at Garibaldi's
headquarter- at Antun, the IStli. says the re
ported quarrel between Garibaldi and the
Franc-Tireurs is utterly unfounded. Large
numbers of them throng his headquarters,
asking to be placed under the General's son's
command. From Marseilles and the depart
ment of Turo and I.aon et Loire, they come
faster than equipments can be supplied.
The General is in good condition and spir
its, and his troops have greatly improved.
Difficulties continue to exist between him and
the Autun Priests, most of whom are either
Bonapartists or Prussian spies, but military
matters are nevertheless growing daily better.
The Italian battalions are magnificently or
ganized and disciplined. The French jeal
ousy toward Garibaldi is being still manifest
ed at Tours and elsewhere, but it no longer
paralyses us.
Antwerp.
Antwerp, Nov. 22. Bourbaki passed thro'
Amiens this morning on his way to assume a
new command against Frederick Charles.
Tours.
Tours, No v, 22. A balloon has just brought
good news lrom Paris. The successes of the
army of the Loire had produced excellent
effect. Dissensions were forgotten and am
nesty for political offences were granted.
The people had abandoned their eagerness
lor a sortie, and are resigned to stand on the
defensive. There has been no serious fight
and little cannonading lately around Paris.
PROM NEW YORK.
New York, Nov. 22.
W rslon the Pcdestriau.
At 4 o'clock this afternoon Weston had ac
complished 420 miles, lie then ceased walk
ing until 10-25, when he resumed, making his
first mile in 11 minutes and 5 seconds.
The absence of any important news from
Europe this afternoon practically suspends
speculation in the gold room, the market clos
ing firm at 111 5-8 and 111 11-4, which were
also the noon quotations.
FROM SAN FRANCISCO.
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Sax Francisco, Nov. 22.
The ship .John Howland, from the Arctic
Ocean, arrived to-day, bringing 1800 barrels
of oil, 20,000 pounds of whalebone and 1500
pounds of ivory.
The ship Ohio was at Plover Bay Oct. SO,
| repairing the extensive damages sustained
j during the the storm.
It is reported that the Central Pacific Hail
road has purchased the Central Utah road,
and intends to immediately push it through to
connect with the Kansas Pacific road.
ELECTION NEWS
Dover, X. II., Nov. 22.
Hon. Win. S. Stevens, Republican, was re
elected Mayor to-day. Both branches of the
City Government are unanimously Republi
can. The vote for the loaning of the credit
of the city for the Portsmouth and Dover
Railroad is G42 in favor and 241 against.
Portsmouth, N. II., Nov. 22.
Jos. B. Adams, Rep., was re-elected to day
by over 300 majority, about the same as last
year. Six of the eight Aldermen are Repub
licans. On the question of voting aid to the
Dover Railroad the vote was almost unani
mous in its favor. It will probably be done
by the Aldermen to the extent of 2 1-2 per
cent, on the valuation of the city, or say .$150,
000.
FROM BELFAST.
Belfast, Nov. 22.
Kailroad .Hatters.
The bearing before the Railroad Commission
ers of Maine, to determine the sufficiency of
the Belfast and Moosehead Lake Railroad,
under the contract for a tense to the Maine
Central Railroad, was commenced in this
city to-day. The latter corporation objected
to the sitting of CoT. Wildes. He is an en
gineer of the Moosehead road, anil also a
Kailroad Commissioner. It was file opinion
of tlie eminent counsel, that as he held both
positions at the time the board was made
referees and the contract ratified by the
stockholders, he could not withdraw without
effecting legality of the decision, thereupon
the Maine Central board withdrew from the
heaiiug. The decision will be rendered to
morrow.
Pound Dead.
An unknown man aged about 05 years,
was found drowned in our harbor this after
noon. The remains were committed to the
city tombs for recognition.
FROM WASHINGTON.
Washington, Nor. 22.
Appointments.
Tlic- President Inis appointed the following
Postmasters in Maine: Samuel G. Thurlow
at Belfast, Ctias. C. Norton at Kastport,
David McFarland at Ellsworth, A. L. Skin
ner at Bucksport, und D. 15. Banard at
Calais.
The President has completed his message
and it was read in the Cabinet to-day. It is
brief, about the lengtli of his fir>t annual
message.
The census returns from two hundred
counties throughout the Southern States and
the District of Columbia, give the colored
population at 7Gy,37£t, against 090.90(1 in
1800.
Burglars entered the residence of Speaker
Blaine early this morning hut obtaiued noth
ing.
Manslaughter.
Key West, Fla., Nov. 22.
Chief Engineer Mortimer Kellogg, of the
ironclad Terror, was killed on shore in a
quarrel to-day, by Surgeon Win. M. King ot
the Dictator. King was arrested by the civil
authorities, a verdict of manslaughter in the
second degree having been rendered by the
Coroner’s Jury.
Railroad Matters.
Poughkeepsie, N. Y., Nov. 22.
Regular trains began running on the
Poughkeepsie & Eastern Railroad to-day for
tlie first time.
FROM CHICAGO.
Chicago, Nov. 22.
Obituary.
Julius Avery, Democratic candidate for
Congress, in the Gth district at the last elec
tion, died at ids residence at Ottawa this
morning.
FROM BOSTON.
Boston, Nov. 22.
Sentenced for Life,
A young rough named Frank Lowry, con
victed of highway robbery and attempted
murder, by throwing his victim from Chelsea
bridge, was to-day sentenced to States Prison
for life.
FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL.
New York Money Market.
New Youk, Nov. 2i.
Gold closed 1113,'.
United States Sixes (coupons), 1S81
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“ «« 10-40’s,(coupon 6),
113*4 Si 13 *•
107 >4 u 107 \
lo7 flloj^t
107 S £4107 *4
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New Vork Stock Market.
New Yohk, Nov. 2*2.
Mariposa.
do. pm.
Canton Co.
Cumberland Co.
Western Cuiou Tel. Co.
Quicksilver Mining Co.
Pacific Mail,
Boston Water Power.j
Adams Ex. Co.
Wells, Fargo A Co.
American Merchants Uu.
IJ. S. Ex. Co.
S. Y. Central and Hudson River
do. scrip.
Erie, #
do. pfd.
Harlem,
do. pfd
Reading,
Mich. Central,
Lake Shore and Michigan Southern
Illinois Central
Cleveland & Pittsburg,
Chicago A North Western,
do. preferred,
Chicago A Rock Island,
Mil. A St. Paul,
do. preferred,
Toledo Wabash A Western.
Toledo, Wabash A Western pr Toned
Pittsburg A Fort Wayne,
Terre Halite,
do. pld.
Alton,
do. prefd.
Ohio and Miss.
Boston, Hartford & Erie,
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New York Produce Market.
New York, Nov. 22.
COTTON—sales 5*; 16 bales: mid. uplnmWH',‘4
FLOUR—state 4008030; round hoop Ohio .YjUglBO,
western 400gG30; southern ISOOgtSO.
WHEAT—sales . I8.1MJ0 bu ; No. 1 spring 132£134
No. 2 do. 132fil34; winter red and, amber western
!40£143.
CORN—now mixed western, 8S3OO; old do. 0(
(d'.*4l« m store.
OATS—state 03g«4; western 0*2 3 C3
PORK—mess, 23.00; prime, 23 26.
LAK1>—steam, 131*.
BI TTER—Ohio. I&£30: state. 20H43.
WHISKKY—Western free, 87{j87‘a.
RICE—Carolina, 7?.» £714.
si GAR—Porto Rico, loc; Muscovado, 9*»810.
sl’TS TURPKNTJNE—46',.
PETROLEUM—crude, 12** ; refined, 21.
TALLOW—8* fi»*-4
FREIGHTS TO LIVERPOOL—firm; Cotton, ;
Wheat, !**,'
Chicago Produce Market.
Chicago, Nov. 22.
FLOUR—spring extras 404ft‘00.
\\ HEAT—No. 2, 104*,.
CORN—No. 2, 04.
() \TS—41 for No. 2.
BARLEY—77 for No. I.
L MID—13*„.
MESS PORK-21.Oh.
RECEIPT*—MOO flour, 03,000 wheat, 44,000 corn
28,000 oats, 2 000 rye 11,000 barley,7,000 hogs.
SHIPMENTS—0,000 flour, 40,000 wheat, 40.4XX
corn, 28.000 oats, 0,000 rye, 00000 barley, 1600 hogs.
I
A'EWS BY MAIL.
An extensive snow storm prevailed on Sun
day night in Colorado, extending from Den
ver to Santa Fe.
Western began his 400 mile walk at New
York Monday, and at last accounts was ahead
of time.
The Secretary of the Treasury has appoint
ed Alonzo Deshon gauger in the First Dis
trict of Maine, composed of the counties of
York and Cumberland.
Arthos Fulsome, Consul General of the Re
public of llayti, died Tuesday morning at
Orange, N. J., aged 75 years. lie leaves a
wife and an only foil, lie was married only
two weeks ago.
A Washington despatch says : It is under
stood that the administration has commenced
a correspondence with the British government
relative to the internal differences on the New
foundland fishery question.
Postmaster General Creswell has moved
his family into Washington from their coun
try residence in Maryland, and this tact would
seem to settle the disputed point of his early
retirement from the Cabinet.
Senator Sprague has authorized the state
ment that Chief Justice Chase will not, un
der any circumstances, resume his seat under
the Supreme Bench for a year to come.
Gov. Walker, Raleigh T. Daniel and Major
W. T. Satheriin are the prominent candidates
tor United States Senator from Virginia, in
place of Mr. Johnson, whose term expires in
1871.
A letter received at the Treasury Depart
ment from the Collector ot Customs at Boston
contradicts the statement, published a few
days ago, to the effect that a seizure of dia
monds worth SlO.ObO was made from a pas
senger by the steamer City of Cork. There
was a small seizure from cabin passengers of
silver ware, a snuff-box set in diamonds val
ued at SH5, and a diamond pin valued at 850,
all of which were for the personal use or were
the personal ornaments of parties having them,
and were finally released. Other temporary
seizures were made, hut in all cases were
found to he articles not dutiable.
HATS! HATS! HATS!
AUK SELLING AT
LOWEST I* It ICES
—AT—
MISS TURNER’S.
—ALSO—
Read)'made Velvet Bonnets,
PE ATIIER8,
FLOWERS, LACES, Ac.
A Choice Selection of
German Worsted and Slipper Patterns.
Ladies desiring Great Bargains will do w ell to
CALL EARLY
And examine our WINTER STOCK.
Miss VESTA Tl'IEVER,
Under Meonian Hall (up stairs),
And directly opposite the Cony House.
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the sub
scriber has been duly appointed Executor ol
the last will and testament of
Samuel Cony, late of Augusta,
in the County of Kennebec, deceased, te.-tate, and
has undertaken that trust by giving bond as the
law directs:—All persons, therefore, having de
mands against the estate of »uid deceased, are de
sired to exhibit ti»e same for settlement; and all
indebted to said estate ary requested to make im
mediate payment to
DANIEL A. CONY.
November II, 1870. 3w4ti*
N OTICE is hereby gtveu that the subscriber has
been duly appointed Administratrix on the
estate ot
Nathaniel Merrill, late of Sidney,
in the county of Kennebec, deceased, intestate, and
has undertaken that trust by giving bond as the law
directs: all persons, therefore, having demands
against the estate of said deceased are desired to
exhibit the same for settlement, and all indebted to
said estate are requested to make immediate pay
ment to MARY C. MERRILL.
October 24. 1870. 3w48*
KF.XSEUEC COl'XT V-—In Frobate Court, at Au
gusta, on the second Monday of Xovembm', 1870.
\\T ARREN PERC1N A L. Executor of the last will
> V and testament of Temperance Lamson, late
of Vassalhorough, in said County, deceased, hav
ing presented his account of administration of the
E.-tate of said deceased for allowance :
Ordered, That notice thereof be given three
weeks successively prior to the second Monday of
December next, in the Kennebec Journal, a newspa
per printed in Augusta, that all persons interested
may attend at a Court of Probate then to be holden
at Augusta, and show cause, it any, why the sume
should not be allowed.
H. K. BAKER, Judge.
Attest: J. Burton, Register. 3w48*
You Can Buy for Cash
Of WILLS,
At 175 M iller Street, Augusta,
CiIIOIC F, MUSCOVADO MOLASSES for lift
y cents per gallon.
Noil-Explosive Kerosene Oil,
Warranted to stand 120 tests, for 40 cents per gallon.
Now Crop of Oolong Ten
for AO cents per pound.
CnA.tlLATGU Sl'GAR, tor I? 1-a
cents per pound.
Extra Coffee-Crushed Sugar,
for 1*2 cents per pound.
Pino Apple & English Dairy Cheese
together with a Largo Stock of
Fine Groceries I
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If
FUGC & MILLER,
"1TTOITLP HESPECTFULI.Y inforni the cltiiens
V > of AUGUST \ that they have taken the store
Formerly occupied by John G. Adams,
Xo. 2, Granite Block,
Where they n ill keep constantly on hand—
Beef, Pork, Veal, Lamb, Mutton,
Poultry, Smoked Ham,
Smoked Tongue, Dried Heel', Breakfast Ham,
Bologna Sausage, Tripe, Sausage*,
Salt Provisions, &c., Fruit & Vegetables
in their season, ami such other goods ah
are kept in a
First Class Provision Store.
Hoping by close attention to business to receive a
liberal share of patronage.
g$“t;ooda delivered free of charge. Cash paid for
Country Produce, small Profits and
QL'ICK Sali.s.
«*>-Orders promptly attended t0.-£9
T. C. FLAGCi. JOS. M1LLKII.
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House for 8ale I
VMCE TWO-STORY HOUSE with 1, and St#
ble, convenient lor one or two families, beinj;
I the premises formerly occupied by Jehu 1*. Anki »■
loo, corner of State and Laurel streets, the fourtli
house North the’Catholic church.
Enquire of M. \V. FA HR,
Insurance Agent, Darby Block,
Oct. *27,1870. ttf Augusta.
Portland A Kennebeo SaUroad.
Pall Arrangement, Oct 31, 1870.
Passenger train leave* Augusta for Botton at
5.45 ami y AM, for Portland at 5A3, 11 A. M.J
auil Mixed train at 1.30 P. M.
For Bangor and Skovrhegitn at 4 P. M.
For Uardiner (dummy car) at 7.30, #.40 A. M., at
2.15 and 5.30 P. SI.
Trains will be due at Auocsta
From Boston at 3.50 and 8.00 P.M.
From Portland at 1035 A. M. (mixed), 3.50 and
8.00 P. M.
From Bangor at 10A3 A,St.
From (iurdiner (dummy car) at 7 and 8.45 A. SI.,
1.30 anil 5 P. SI.
Two through Freight trnlns daily between An
gm-tu and Boston, leaving Augusta at 8.45 A. M.and
12.15 P. SI.
L. I.. LINCOLN, Superintendent.
Augusta, Oct. 29,1»70. nov2-t*ir
AUGUSTA.
FISH MARKET.
Nearly opposite the Post Oflce.
John D’ArTHEXAY, in return
i ing thanks to his many friends and the public gen
I erallv for their patronage, and soliciting a contlnu*
I ance of the same, would inform them that he has the
BEST ASSORTMENT OF
Fresh, Pickled, Dried A Smoked Fish
I on the Kennebec River, and that his OYSTERS and
1 CLAMS are all that the Epicure would desire.
I *1. I PA. would call particular attention to his
No. 1 Extra Mackerel, and to his Light Salto*
ENGLISH DRIED COD, also to his Smoked and
j Pickled Salmon, Smoi^u Halibut, Ac.— Halibuts'
! Fins, Tongues & Sounds, and Mackerel prepared
• for immediate use; DumariscoUa Alewives, and
those nice No. 1 sealed Herring, which are such
a good relish for breakfast and supper.
N. B.—-Levees supplied with Oysters, Piekles and
i Crackers at Boston and Portland prices. All ordera
! punctually attended to and delivered in the city free
j of charge. Special attention paid to putting up
Oysters and Clams for Parties u> the country, and
! full satisfa tion guaranteed._novl5-ttf
RICHMOND
Hanging Home furnace:
-AT
Williamson & Greenwood’s.
James W. Bradbury, Jr.,
U. S. COMMISSIONER,
Office with Bradbury * Bradbury,
ITATKIt STREET, - - AUGUSTA
inti
New Store!
Confectionery & Fancy Cake
JLANUFACTOBY,
No. lOO Water Street
AVGUSTA,
IITHEHE may lie found a I-aree Assortment ol
\ V t it Mi. fi mm atass
embracing the usual kinds, au<l many,Vrer Afy#«,
made from the Purest Stock. Call and examine our
goods at Xo. luo, a lew doors below the Post Office
FANCY CAKE made to order.
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Buy your BOOTS and SHOES
At STACY’S
One Price Boot & Shoe Store
Everything marked In plain figures.
Men's Heavy Rubber Boot*, 1425
Boys* Thick Boots $3.00.
Ladles* Rubber Over-shoes 80 cta«|
“ 11 IkIa Foxed Polish |9.50|
<« »< « Button 83.00.
4Sa~ Remember the Place .£8 v
STACY’S ONE-PRICE STORE, WATER STREET,
Near Market Square, Augusta.
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BATH TIBS, I'OPPEK BOILERS,
Water Closets, Wash Basins,
11HAHH die PLATED WARE,
Cast Iron Pipe,
Lead Pipe, Sheet Lead,
Anil every article pertaining to Plumbing kept cob*
* stantly on hand and Tor sale at
H. R. STRATTON’S,
Corner Bridge A Water Streets,
Under Hunt’* Hat Store.
N. B. Plumbing in all its branches done in a neat
and thorough manner.
Particular Attention Paid to Jobbing.
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New Goods!
New Goods!
We are now opening our stock ofj
SUMMER
Dress Goods
Comprising all the
NOVELTIES of the SEASON I
We call special attention to our stock of
BLACK SILKS 1
For Ladies’ Suits and Out*
[side Garments.
Also to our,
JAPANESE SILKS,
In Plain, Plaids, and Stripe,
I
N. It.—Always on hand,
Androscoggin Remnants
OP BROWN COTTONS.
IBarton & Russell.
June 13, 1870. Ttf
JUST RECEIVED !
FKOM THE MANUFACTURERS.
A FINE ASSORTMENT OF
RICH PERFUMERY
—in
COLOGNES and
I EXTRACTS
ODOR and PRICES
To Suit the MOST FASTIDIOUS ! t
TITCOMB'S
DRUG STORE!!
o
TRY
TITCOMB’S
OPERA COLOGNE!
■( Recommend, Itself.
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