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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-02-14

We learn from the Bath Times that Profs.
Bracket and Goodale of Bowdoin College,
are about beginning the publication of fort
nightly Journal of science under the auspices
of the College, for the benefit of the students
and of the departments over which they pre-
side
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-02-14

tits said that the Shaker Society at Alfred
contemplate selling their real estate at that
place and uniting with one of the Societies in
Michigan or Ohio. The Society at Alfred
has become greatly diminished in numbers,
which is the cause of the proposed removal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-02-14

The Congregational church in Patten took
fire several days since, but the fire was ex-
tinguished with little damage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-02-14
domestic NemS.
Wanted-A Boy With Ten Points,

/. Honest. 2. Pure. 8. Intelligent. 4. Act
i've. 8. Industrious c. Obedient. I. Steady.
8. Obliging. 8. Polite. 10. Neat Fully one
thousand frst-rate places are open for one
thousand boys who come up to this standard.
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1ailg Nennebet gournal,

a U G. L Il A,
Monday Morning, February IA, 1870.
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In HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,,

Jan. Fl, 1870.
Read, amended by striking out the word "frst, ,
and inserting in lieu thereof the word "f'centeth,
and passed. Sent up for concurrence.
5. j. CHADBOURNE, Clerk.
IL SENATE, Jan. %, 1870.
The Senate receded and concurred with the House
SAMUEL w. LANE, Secretary.
true copy.
Attest SAMUEL w. LANE Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-02-14

pedlent! is II consistent Win the interests OF
the great body of insurers to levy tax upon
these or any of these companies doing bust
ness in our State? If it is done, what will be
the result? If the experience of all the lead
ing companies shows that thus far they have
made no money in Maine, and now the bur-
den not only of fees but also of taxes is I'M
posed, they must do one of two things; ~'fh-
draw; or add the tar to their premiums-in
which event the Examiner has merely to col
lect of the companies what they as a matter OF
selfpreservation have been forced to collect
of the people. Mr.. Loring read to the COM
mittee several letters from prominent insur-
ance gentlemen, confirmatory of his state
ment. If this tax, said Mr.. Loring, is to
come back on the people, it would be folly to
impose it. In this matter we are in light OF
a State requiring large banking capital and
yet having only one or two small banks within
our borders.
Now foreign banking institutions consent
to establish branches here and furnish the cap
ital to our citizens which they are uhaDle OF
unwilling to furnish; now to turn ana TAX
these banking institutions for thus bringing
their capital into the State and here using it,
when without it the State would be crippled
in its enterprises, could not be termed as
ANYTHING less than ungracious and ridiculous.
If tax is imposed on insurance companies
we shall be like commonwealth without
facilities for business, imposing taxes on those
who furnish them. We furnish to this State
insurance-the backbone Of trade and COM
merce-by which men of limited means are
enabled to engage in large transactions, and
thus to accumulate wealth which becomes
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-10-16
A FaGNCH CHARITABLE FaER.

The preliminary meeting OF ladies' to organize a
fair In aid or the wounded OF the French army has
been called TO meet at the residence Of M. Lamon-
tague No. so West Fifteenth street, on Tuesday
next, al two O'Clock p. M. The committee In their
appeal entrcat all ladies, American as well as
foreign, to cooperate with them in the noble efforts
OF mercy and gracefully acknowledge their heart
felt gratitude for the cordial sympathy felt for the
movement throughout the great repuDicn and
Canada. From ell sections gifts OF great aggre-
gate valne have already reached the committee,
and the fair promises 10 be one OF the finest and
attractive ever held In the city, The ravages OF
war are alluded TO aud the approaching Indictment
season, and these are held up urgent reasons tor
the charitable assistance Of all peoples who have
time. money or efforts to devote TO the good work.
The President Is Madame Victor Place, wife OF the
Consul General de France. The Vice Presldents:-
Mile. A. g. Blassleres, SO West Fifteenth street;
Nine. Ogden Doremus, 20 Union place; Nine.
Ames Van Wart. 107 Fifth avenue. and the secre.
tary is Nine. G. MOuraille, 20 West Twelfth street.
The ladies who are TO preside at the tables are
Mesdames Victor Place. Ogden Doremns, Ames Van
Wart, A. Charret, f. Jehl Oh. Lassalle, Bouillon,
Lazare. Simon, Piccaut, BigOt Mile. Leclere, Mile.
Aubert and Mile. Blassieres. The following are the
ladies appointed to receive donations:-Mesdames
Jumel, Perry, Lespinasse, d'Comeau, G. Reynaud,
d'Hervllly and Ruiz. The names OF the American
ladies Interested IN The movement were published in
the HERALD OF Saturday, the Sth inst
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-10-16
ARMY INTELLIGENCE.

The following named officers Of the army are
ordered to report by letter to General Mcdowell,
president OF the Retiring Board, at New York, and
will hold themselves in readiness to appear for
animation when Observation-Disclosures Colonel
Joseph A. Haskin, Captain William Snvey, First
Lieutenant Chandler p Eakn, OF the First artillery;
First Lieutenants James r. Mulliken, unassigned;
john Leonard, First artillery; Robert w. Burd
second infantry; Second Lieutenant Moore, un.
assigned.
The following will report for the same purpose to
Colonel Ruger, President OF the Retiring Board at
Fort Observation-Disclosures Colonel John w.
DAVIDSON, Tenth cavalry: Captains-Thos shea Sew
enteenth Infantry; L. Thompson, Second cavalry;
Gilbert S. Carpenter Fourteenth infantry; Mason
Jackson, Eleventh infantry: First Lieutenants-Da-
yid H. Carleton, Ninth infantry; Andrew Mahoney,
Fourteenth infantry.
The following viii report for the same purpose to
General Ord, President OF the Retiring Board at San
Franclsco:-First Observation-Disclosures r. Loucks
Second artillery, Joseph u; Hays and J. NJ. Smith,
unassigned; A. w. Preston, Eighth cavalry.
At their own request the following officers have
been honoraby discharged from the service Of the
United States-Captain s. r. Smith, Eighth cavalry;
First Lieutenant Jonn J. s. Hopler unassigned;
Captain j. l.. Proctor, unassigned, and First Lieu
tenant A. b. Curtis, supernumerary.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-10-16

Most Rev. Charles Francois BnilIarscos,
Archbishop Of Quebec.
A telegram from Quebec announces the death
Reverend Charles Francois Balllargeon, d. d.. nf
teenth Bishop and third Archbishop Of Quebec.
He was born in 170s and was consequently
seventy-two years or age at the time OF his de-
cease. He entered the priesthood more than forty
years ago. and for many years before hts elevation
10 the Archbishoprc was coadjutor bishop and per-
formed all the more arduous duties OF the Archdio-
cese. His predecessor lived TO an advanced age ana
was quite feeble In his late years, In mind as well
as body. In consequence Of which Monseigneur
Baillargeon's labors were increased from year
to year. The Archdiocese OF QueDec embraces
the districts or Quebec, or Beance, OF Montmagny.
Of kam0uraska and part OF Saguenay IL con-
tains l66 churches. 20 mission chapes university.
10 colleges, 20 converts, hospitals and asylums
There are also IN the diocese six religious orders.
The Archbishop directed the labOrs OF 40
eccieslastics and 252 cergymen, and the
numbered Sos, 600 souls Tne nosilions which
ne occupied. and to the ab0rs Of which he devoted
himself conscientiously, We're numerous, aside from
the superlntendence or the temporal and spiritual
evinced was caught IN some way by the most hum
BILE or his cures and many OF them smothered their
feelings ol MS discontcnt at petty annoyances and
prvatlons mat tney might not add to the burden or
some Two months ago, whlle on pastoral visit,
ne was seized with sudden Illness, and renamed
lndelicate health TIL he sank suddenly on Friday
night as above announced. me news Of his death
was received with profound sorrow throughout his
archdiocese. His body lies in state In the Arch
episcopal chapel at Quebec, where II Will remain
Vii Tuesday next, when the obsequtes viii take
place. All the Canadian bishops, IT ia announced,
Will be present.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-10-16
FATAL BLASTING ACC DENTS.

Shocking Casualty Mt Morrisania-A Man
Blown to Pieces.
While section foreman named James Murphy
was engaged blasting rocks on the Spuyten Euyvil
and Port Morris Railroad at Morrsania, Westclester
county, yesterday morning, premature explosion
OF powder took place. which resulted In the urfortu-
nate man peing literally rent asunder. 1t appears
that the deceased after hole had been drilled
undertook to FIRE OF small quantity or powder
tamped with sand in order to produce fsspre at
the bottom for the purpose Of rendering bastmore
effective, and while in the act or tamping this an,
explosion occurred which hurled Murphy nearly
fifty feet into the air. On falling to the ground it
was ascertalned that his breast was almost COM
pletely torn away and portion OF his ntestines
was also Of his hands, the mutiated parts hav-
ing been blown distance OF abont 100 feetfrum
the spot Scarcely thread OF cothngwas left On the
body, which presented truly shocking appearance.
Deceased was about forty years Of age Coroner
Bathgate held an inquest on the remains.
John Gass0n a workman on the above mentioned
railroad. while blasting near Spuyten Duyyil on
Friday afternoon was instantly killed through the
unexpected explosion OF blast After the fuse had
been ignited and the usual time allowed for the
blast to go off, deceased approached, believing that
the fuse had missed, when the charge exploded kill
ing him on the spot.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-10-16
ASTRONOMICAL.

The Grand Auroral Display OF October II.
From the Springfield Nlass.) Republican, Oct. ISL
Star gazers last evening were grat.ned by one OF
the most brilliant displays OF aurora bOreaIis which
have been witnessed in this latitude many years
The exhibition commenced shortly after twilight and
reached Its height about nine O'Clock At this hour
the appearance OF the heavens was most grand and
beautiful. The northern sky was completely over
spread with streamcrs Of light whose Kaleidoscope
changes furnished, every moment, new occasion for
admiration, while shimmerng steamers OF light
were constantly appearing and disappearing all over
the horizon. noticeable feature OF the display was
the peculiar red tinge, which the superstitious In
former times were wont ~ regard the forerunner
Of war and pestilence Altogether the exhibition
was one which those VINO were fortunate enough to
see VIII long remember, while the luckess indivl-
duals who spent the evening indoors, all uncon.
sclous OF it, Will bitterly bewa their misfortune
they listen TO the reports 0 their more fortunate
neighbours. The display attracted large numbers
OF spectators IN TINS CITY, ana seems 70 have been
cester, Norwich and other cities report the admira-
ton 1t excited among their citizens while at New
Haven the red light was mistaken for q COnnagra,
ton, and the fire department was called out
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-10-16

cursory remarks walked out and looked 1t the
surroundings OF the Casino Bathing machines
and sailing boats as far a. | could see,
the National Guard being drilled all along
the beach. on grass plot, and all aiming
a. the unconscious ellis, bandbox fortified Daston
with guns pointing the way the Prussians cannot
possibly come; q sentinel on The ramparts holding
his Chassepot n II nshingrod or umbrella;
no mermaids at this hour, pastimo hoped TO
watch the next day; and on the Landslide, facing
the sea, the town house and o mixture OF pointed
tnrrets, chimney stacks and whole line or very
fine hotels. But what was that black mock coming
along? Were they pilgrims or was 1t medieval
procession Of saints II was both. This company
u about forty women were nuns who hau never
crossed the closter porch for twenty years. they HAD
ned from Q convent in Paris, and though scarcely
able TO bear broad daylight had come to Dleppe ON
their way to Britain. IL was to me Ike
legend Of the oden times, but reality was
stranger than fiction. These nuns had
adapted disguises. They had quite forgotten. poor
disguised them sufficiently. One wore bonnet
German; another had on green cap and green eye
shade. All were ludlcrously equipped and still 70
meekly did their glance turn to meet the sooner.
so pure was rne expression OF naive timidity on
those placid countenances Whatever did they run
away for 2 Why dtd these poor innocent women
leave their solid retreats Well, readers, o tale has
been spread all over Paris that the Prussians have
iil-used women, and the nuns have believed all Inc
stories told young and old there were many old
nuns ran away, with nothing but their beads ana
what they have to keep 40 the veAtss aAd the
Roman nre--ther virgin honor. Ont IL this ih1 nine
teenth century IL cannot be- II Is 1870 tnat Ii ALL
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-10-16

Secret Session-General Mcdowell, Colnman-
der Of the Eastern Department., to BIO
ScOrchcd.
Ever since the Board OF Health received the scath-
ing letter from General Irwin Mcdowell. command
ing the Department OF the East, the rooms Of the
Health Department have been crowded daily by
Commissioners Secret and almost daily sessions
have been nad W 18th view Of securing the publica-
ton in the press of review Of McDowell's letter.
The venerable president OF the Board at the last
"open" meeting endeavored to respond by q writ.
ten answer, which fell stiDOrn upon the Board
This was on Tuesday last. One or two papers gave
synopsis OF the presidents speech, but 1t was not
deemed sufficient and yesterday, as deynier resort,
special meeting was held In the private room OF
the colonel OF the Seventh regiment who also fills
the position OF secretary Of the Board OF Health.
To speak plainly, at that meeting were pre-
sent commissioners Ceccartni, Gross, Manierre,
Bosworth, Henry Smith and others, and Dr. Morris,
the City Sanitary Inspector. Other officials were
also in attendance but they were not recognized.
Finally. after much criticism, emendati0n, &C., the
draft OF an answer to Mcdowell was adopted, and at
the next meeting Of the Board 1t will be publicly
given to the press. Some Of the Commissioners de-
clare that 1t win completely silence Mr. Irwin Nc
Dowell, Commander OF the Department OF the East,
but this only be ascertaned after its publication
on Tuesday next.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-10-16
WESTMINSTER NEWS ITEMS.


The republicans OF the Tenth Congressional dis.
trct met in convention at Sing Sing yesterday and
nominated John Wandle, OF Rockand county 40
their candidate for Congress from that district.
Yesterday morning fire broke out In o three
story frame building used as chair factory In Ger
hardt street, Melrose, which in short time totally
consumed the entire ST ructure, together WIN Its
contents The premises were owned by John
Eckenfelder. who estimates his loss at $4,000, ON
which there was an insurance OF $1,000.
Last Friday morning while James b. Thompson, a
resident Of Yonkers, was proceeding TO Albany on
the Hudson River Railroad, he found on arriving at
Peeksk station that hts valise, containing clothing
and valuables. had Deen stolen On being informed
by fellow passenger that O woman had let the
train at sing Sing, taxing with her vaise similar
to the missing one, he obtained brief description
OF tile female, and on returning by the next train
found her AT the station with the property n her
possession The delinquent was brought to- Yon-
kers when, ON beng taken before Justice Dorahue,
she gave her mime as Bridget Coleman. Sns was
held TO bail In tGe sum OF 81 1000, to await the action
of the Grand Jury. !,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-10-16
PRESERVED FRUITS FOR THE WAR.

LIVERPOOL, Oct 4, 1870.
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
The refreshing nature and invigorating influence
OF all fruits preserved in their juices has caused
q very large demand Ior them from the Continent
for the OF the sick and wounded soldiers Of the
war, and our markets are completely cleared OF pre-
served pineapples, peaches and such like fruits
One order is seeking execution as this is being
written for some $4,000 cases, but not single tin is
obtainabe at anything like ordinary prlces and q
quantity could not be obtained Tor love or money.
The facility with which these conseryes be dis.
biscuit at any hour night or day, makes them
priceless boon alike to the weak aud the strong ana
there would seem 10 be IN them lr not too late in
the season) he basis OF very large packing trade
for the ruit preservers Of the United States, where
these luscious fruits exist In such unlimited quantl
ties and are procurabe nc SO limited cost.
ALEXANDER s. MACRAE Produce Agent
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-10-16
THE THIRD AVENUE EXPLOSION.

Death Of Joseph Ricketts-The Peris of Liquid
Gas-Suspected Tncendinrism.
Coroner Keenan, has under investigation the case
OF Joseph Ricketts,. who died in Bellevue Hospital
from the effects OF burns received at his dining
saloon and boarding house No. Ills Third
avenue, the evening OF the Sd inst,
which was fully reported in the HERALD at
the time. At the time named terrific
explosion OF a containing liquid gas occurred
the premises OF Ricketts, burning him fearfully
about the head and face and badly shatter1ng the
house. Ricketts, was conveyed TO the hospital and
never afterwards was able to leave his bed. From
partial investigation made after the occurrence
strong suspicious were entertained that the
ire and explosion were the work OF
design on the part or Ricketts, for the
purpose OF obtaining the insurance money on
the place, or for some other motive not clearly de-
yeloped. No doubt however, facts may be elected
during the progress OF the tending to clear
the mysterious affair." The remains Of deceased.
who was only twenty years OF age, Will be delivered
his relatives after being viewed by the Coro-
ner's jury. II is probable that the nquisition will
not be held for several days.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-10-16
A COuNTeaFEITER IN LIMBO.
One Of Gurney's Gang Arrested by Colonel
whitley.

One Of Gurney's Gang Arrested by Colonel
whitley.
Charles DALEY, proprietor OF the Empire Garden
corner OF Broadway and Amity street. was arrested
last evening by Colonel Whitley and several OF his
aids, at 1877 Crosby street, on charge OF showing
counterfeit money. Daley Is one Of the Quincy
gang, and entrapped into selling one OF Colonel
Whi:ley's detectives $4,000 counterfeit two dol
lar notes. Daley is also the person who escaped
from one of the secret service detectives last
spring, when q gang OF confedera,es were
called by him to the rescue and the officer narrowly
escaped with his life. The arrest took place at
about eight O'Clock =. NJ, and the Colonel mad so
arranged matters that the detectives surprised him
sitting on tne sue o. ms PED giving candy to his
sistance, but quietly kissed her goodby and left
with the officers, who Immediately conveyed him to
the Ludlow street jail, where Quincy has been
boarding for some time,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-10-16
ESCAPE FROM SING SING PRISON.

John Raymond alias Michael Curley, convict,
who has for some time been employed as head cook
In the mess room at the Sing Sing Prison. succeeded
In making his escape from that institution yesterday
morning 1t appears that Curley, with two others,
had been taken from their cells into the kitchen at
about four O'Clock for the purpose OF preparing
breakfast, and he having asked permission Of his
keeper to 90 into an adjoining room for mo.
ment was allowed to do SO. Not more than
three minutes had elapsed when the keeper on call
Ing MIN ascertained THAT the fellow had disappeared
The alarm bell was at once rung and q thorough
search instituted, but the man was not found. 1t
WAC subsequently discovered that he had opened
tue doors leading the main yard by means OF skei-
ei0n keys. Curley was convicted OF grand larceny
and had about twelve months OF his sentence to
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-10-16
THE NATIONAL GAME.

The Athletics Of Brooklyn Defeated by the
Stars-The Amateur Championship.
The Athletics Of Brooklyn were defeated by the
Stars at the Capitoline grounds yesterday in q
sharply contested game, the score standing at its
close six against two. AS concomltant OF It's
sharpness the game was CORRESPONDENCE short and
decisive, and VIII, doubtless dispel ail yearning
ambition on the part OF the Athletics carter that
'ere" amateur championship until next season at
least.
doubt was felt as the good condition OF the Stars
in consequence Of the fact that they were short OF
two Of their best players Cummings and snort"
Rogers: but their substitutes proved themselves to
be worthy the places OF "the absent ones,n and, by
dint OF earnest work, the .'twnkers' added still
greater brlliancy to their already glitterng reputa
ton.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-10-16
A DESPERATE HORSE THIEF.

suspicious looking stranger, who had been
noticed lettering in the neighborhood OF Mott
Haven, westchester county, yesterday morning,
having selected a favorable opportunity, drove or
with horse and wagon owned by lumber dealer
named Robinson, doing business In that place. The
police gave chase and ultimately succeeded In catch
ing the fellow, whom they escorted in vehicle to
the Town Hall. While they were In the
act OF algntlng the horse thief started
on brisk run In the direction OF Mel
rose, whittier he was closely followed by
officers Brown Rice and Morrison. Seeing that his
pursuers were gaining on him the fugitive rushed
into house on Ellis street, and, ascending to an
upper apartment, nourlshed revolver. ana threat
ened 10 shoot the first man who attempted TO take
him. Seeing that the rufllan stood at bay the
of1cers, having entered an adjoining room, fired at
him through partition while ne in turn emptied
the chambers OF his revolver but fortunately, with
out doing any injury. After fierce struggle the
desperate was secured and locked up. 1t was sub
sequently ascertained that ball fro I'M the pistol OF
one OF his captOrs had wounded the prisoner in one
OF his legs.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-10-16
4 puslllsrlc POLICE CAPTAIN.

Captain McDermott, OF the Eighth precinct, ycster
day morning walked I'M TO the Jefferson Market
Police Court and stated that "if he could find the
.snoozer OF reporter who had written an article for
an evening paper reference TO panel house robbery
that occurred at sc West Houston street on Thurs
day night he would pull his nose or" He after
wards Appeared before Justice Cox and was severely
reprimanded for allowing the complainant to leave
the city, and informed that In the future
If he allowed Compainanls In panei mousse roDberies
TO comp0und felopies and leave The city instead OF
OBTAINING them to prosecute the prisoners the Court
would entertain no more complaints from him or
his officers, ard he was privileged to take them TO
any other police court he saw f1t TO.
At this the Captain became greatly enraged and
insulting, and offered TO bet the Judge Sl0O 70 I'VE
ward The Judge declined to take the bet