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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-12

A very interesting and varied entertainment
took place on Thursday evening, at the vestry
of the Methodist Episcopal church in this city,
under the direction of the ladies of the society.
The ladies have been planning the details of
the affair for some time, and finally settled
upon the evening mentioned for carrying them
into effect. The ladies' circle which has been
accustomed to meet every two weeks At the
several homes of the members, held their
usual social gathering on Thursday evening
in the vestry of the church, where supper
was provided, and generous invitation cx-
tended to their friends to partake. As is
usual on such occasions and under such cir
cumstances, when the supper hour arrived,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-12
ing the House to take its choice of the two

ing the House to take its choice of the two
measures.
President Grant with assassination, and using
very abusive language while the latter was
walking with his son on Pennsylvania Avenue,
was to-day pronounced insane and sent to the
Government Asylum. He had repeatedly
been refused admittancc to the Executive
mansion on account Of his singular conduct.
The President to-day nominated John l..
Stevens of Maine to be Minister of Uruguay,
and Chas. Stout to be Revenue Assessor at
Idaho. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-12
Supreme judicial Ceart, March Term. Charlie
Dauforth, ]. Presiding.

The trial of No. 297-Folsom vs Whitman,
was resumed and finished. Verdict for ptf.
for Sl44.46, the full amount claimed with in
terest.
No. lS6-Eben ID. Jordan ct ais, rs Henry
Taylor, assumsit on account annexed for dry
goods bought by deft's wife in May 1868.
Heath for ptf, Libbey for def. The jury took
the case about o'clock, but had not agreed at
the adjournment.
No. 326-Henry Taylor rs James =. Elwell.
Whitmore I'd for ptf., Clay for def, on trial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-12
FROM WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, March ]

WASHINGTON, Marcn II.
The Committee on Banking attheir meet
ing to-day, talked about funding the public
debt, and of the general question of the cur"
rency, hut did not agree upon the form of
bill to meet the instructions of the House to
report bill increasing the currency to the
extent of fifty millions. The committee are
divided between greenback and national bank
rates. Each side will probably report, leav-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-12

In Manchester, on the Eth inst, the follow
ing officers were elected: Moderator, Sulli-
van Kilbrith; Town Clerk, c. S. Pope; Sc
lectmen, J. w. Hawkes., Albert Dagge,,, Jr.,
Henry A. Caldwell Treasurer, VIM. p. Mer-
intending School Committee, J. W. Hawkes.
Collector and Constable, VIM. p. Merrill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-12

Town officers Of Rome, chosen on the 7th
inst. Moderator, C. Tracy; Town Clerk,
Ira Tracy; Selectmen, n. p Martin, John
X. Prescott, 4. Blaisdell; Treasurer, Otis
Goodwin; Town Agent, A. Tracy; Supern-
tending School Committee, Orrin Knights.
All Republicans except Moderator and Town
Clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-12

There appears on the dead walls call for
q "Citizens caucus" At Meonian Hall, this
evening, for the purpose of nominating can
didates for Mayor and Municipal Judge. 1t
bears the marks of sham democracy and
smells OF the Standard Office. No republican
will be caught in that trap. The democratic
party has become SO deplorably weak in this
city that they are trying to give up even the
name, and seeking for power under the guise
of Citizen"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-12

Rev. S. p Levy, a converted Jew, will
preach at the Baptist church in this city to-
morrow Sunday afternoon. and will also
give a discourse on the manners and Gus
toms of the Modern Jews" in the lecture
room Of the same church, Monday evening,
at I l-2 o'clock. Mr.. Levy comes highly
recommended by Rev. ]. d. Fulton of Bos-
ton, Rev. DR.. Gardner of Charlestown, and
other well known clergymen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-12
Shooting ARRAY.

MEMPHIS, March IL.
On the 26th ult., in Ashly County, Ark,
Warren X. Herring, while frenzied from
drink, shot and killed James johnson a school
teacher from Texas. Herring fed from the
place, and within short distance met four
negroes whomhe shot at, killing two of them.
He was subsequently lodged in Jail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-12

Mr.. William H. Woodbury. has purchased
the stock in trade of Mr.. E. d. Norcross, and
opened store near the railroad bridge on
Water street, where he will keep supply of
hot-air furnaces, stoves, and all the goods
usually kept in first class store of this kind
Job work will be attended to faithfully and
promptly. We commend Mr.. Woodbury. to
the patronage of the public. He is young
and enterprising man, and understands the
business in which he is engaged, and by fair
to the public.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-12

The old gentleman who came to the city the
other day supplied with life boats and
parasol, thinking that Augusta had sunk
and it was still raining, has retired quietly
to his rural home, and is now sorting over
his seed corn and potatoes with the full hope
and expectation that there will still be good
This man is second cousin to the individual
who believes that General Jackson is still in
the flesh and votes for him at every returning
Presidential election.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-12

In Massachusetts, at recent town elections,
ladies have been placed on the boards Of
experimenting school committees. Every
spring, in many Of the towns and cities Of
Maine, altogether too many old women are
elected to that position, and chats what's the
matter" with the schools.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-12

The Somerset Reporter says the County
two ferries at Norridgew ock-one at the old
ferry way the other just above whore the
bridge stood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-12

Pratt & Wentworth Of Boston, are to mau-
ufacture E. ID. Norcross' hot air furnaces
the firm paying him royalty. Mr.. Nor
cross will engage in the sale of his furnaces.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-12

We learn that master Emmons Blaine of
this city, broke his left arm little above the
wrist few days ago, while in the Gymnasium
connected with Philips Academy in Andover,
Mass, which school he was attending.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-12
Something New.

Something New.
There has been great improvement of late
in the plate on which the Melanotype Pictures
are made, by which beautiful brown like the
best photographs is produced. Mr.. H. BAILEY
is now making them at his saloon, doors
south of the Post Office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-12
SAVE THE CHILDREN.

NTULTITUDES Of them suffer, lnger, and die,
Nj because of Pin.W orms. The only effectuai
of all worms in children adults. Is found In DIR.
GOULD'S PIN.WORM SYRUP. Purely vegetable
safe and certain. A valuable cathartic, and bene.
fetal to health. GEO. C. GOODWIN l. Co, Bos.
ton, and all druggists. 6ma2
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-12

The republicans Of Ward hold their eau
Gus for nominating ward officers at the Grove
Street school house this evening, at l-2
O'Clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-12
Arrest Of an Embezzler.

NEW YORK, March IL.
Joseph Cunningham, recently book-keep-
er for Thomas Colladay & Co., Philadelphia,
charge of embezzling 1000 from that firm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-12
Miscellaneous.

BELFAST, March II.
At the citizens caucus tonight, the Hon.
Axel Hayford was nominated tor Mayor by
reclamation.
WORCESTER, March IL.
A man, supposed from papers found on him,
to be an Englishman, named Mellan, volun-
teer during the war in a Connecticut regiment.
was struck by locomotive in this city to-day
while drunk, and has since laid in an uncon-
scious state. The extent of his injury is not
known.
ALBANY, March IL.
Mr.. Seward arrived here at nine o'clock to-
night. He declines reception.
New Orleans, March IL.
The deficiency of S53, 200 in coupons, has
been surrendered by Ex-Auditor Wickliffe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-12
Railroad Accident.

New YORK, March ii.
The evening train from this city on the Erie
r. r., was thrown from the track 80 miles
west of Port Jervis Thomas Easton, fire.
man, was instantly killed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-12

Crackers have felt the effect of the fall in
gold, and declined in price from eight cents
to six cents per dozen. general mash-up
need not be MISUNDERSTANDING but a
cracker.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-12

Services at the Unitarian Church, to-mor-
row, Sunday evening. Subject OF dis
course-"Wealth."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-12
Chicago Produce Market

CHICAGO March IL.
FLOUR-dull at +Oo9+75 for spring extras.
WHEAT-trm No. |. S5dS7; No. , 7s%s7SA.
CORN--quiet and steady; No. ., 70S 670h:
OATS-fm; No. ., S6f.
RYE-steady; No. ?, 65561.
MESS PORk-active; at % 0oS26 50.
LARD-steady, at IL.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-12

HALIFAX. March II.
Petitions to the Dominion Parliament for
the imposition of duty on Amercon coal are
in circulation. The anti confederation papers
warn the people not to sign them, as it will
be taken in justification, for imposing duties
on -four and salt, which would be adverse to
the interests of Nova Scotia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-12

The republicans Of Ward hold their eau
Gus this evening at 7 LIZ O'Clock, in the Court
House, to nominate ward officers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-12

The March term of the Supreme Judicial
Court begins at Norridgewock on Tuesday Of
next week, Judge Danforth presiding.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-12

Hon. Elias J. Hale, of Foxcroft, has been
appointed Judge Of Probate for that County,
vice Joseph J. Monroe, recently deceased.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-12

The last meeting Of the present city council
they will complete the unfinished business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-12

Ward meeting of republicans in Ward 6, at
the school house where the votes are deposit
ed, this afternoon at 8 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-12
New York Money Market.
New York Produce Market.

NEW YORK Mar. IL.
COTToN-hervy and dropping; sales $500 bales;
mid uplands AN
FLOUR-saies I s00 bbls; state and western firm.
er; state ass s560 round hoop Ohio 100000; west.
ern 4559640.
WHEAT-more active; sales 1900 bush; No.
syrng la05l2sH; No. Chicago IA; white l55 5lo5 !;
winter red, amber and western l27 dl29H.
CORN-l c. lower; sales $40 900 bueh. new mixed
western s0a97.
O.TS- lover state 6oase western 52a55
BEEF-steady.
PORK-firmer; prime 20 50S2l
LARD-hrmer: steam l3k 5l4x kettle lx5l5.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-12
loral anu State Mems.

Quench not the spirit--as the topper said
when he fell into the mud-puddle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-12

another lot of those remnants of brown cot
ton. .rrs es e.s...r ....ga
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-12

E. S. Coe, Esq, has been nominated candi-
date for Mayor by the Democrats Of Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-12

S. w. Huntington & Co. have just received
a splendid line of new style Neck-ties
100 Water Street. l0mar3ds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-12

Don't suffer your hair TO tall out when bottle or
two of Natures Hair Restorative will check it.
splenddly perfumed and clear as crystal. All
wide awake druggists sell it, Scents bottle only.
See advertisement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-12

The Reporters in each House will give mpar-
tial abstract of the remarks of members. ,r,ntle
men desiring the remarks of members publ, ned in
full, will be accommodated with space the o'ly
pense to them being that of putting the me in
type.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-12
NOTICE TO MEMBERS.

Extra copies of any issue of the DAILY LESxE
REC JOURNAL may be obtained by giving orders
therefor to the Garner, Master JAMES BI-lIA STIS
SON, the day previous.
PRICES FOR EXTRA COPIES:
ANY number of copies less than ten, four ccLts per
copy.
Ten copies and less than ifty three cents p, copy
Fifty copies and over, two cents per copy.
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Continental Building, Nos. 20 "a and &c, Nassau
Street, New York.
OFFICERS
Justus Lawrence, President; j. p Rogers, scc'y.
New England Branch" Boston Post" Building.
Devonshire Street, cerner Water, Boston, Mass.
BARNARD BROS, Managers.
The most SUCCESSFUL Company erer organized
No. of Policies issued in 1862 SIS
Amount insured in 1869, &2l,2F 600
Annual Premiums in 1860, 2,317,OOO
Assets OF the Company, Dec. 3lst 1859, $500 l02 so
Profits of the Company annually divided. All
Policies nonforfetng. Thirty days of grace al
lowed in payment of premiums and the Policy held
good during the time. No permits required for
travel.
Purely Mutual
Dividends to Capital Stock being limited to seven
per cent. Qegal interest. Policies granted upon all
Of the most approved plans
G. A. ROBERTSON,
tamar.tf General Agent. augusta, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-12
BY TELEGRAPH
Daily Kennebec Journal.

By the Western Union Line Ofices Granite Bank
Building and the State Housed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-03-08
THE NEW DOMINION.

PROPOSITION TO IMPOSE DUTIES on AMERICAN
BEEADsTIFFs--THE GOVERNMENT PROMISES
4 SATISFACTORY MEASURE-HOPES fOE THE
RENEWAL OF RECIPROCITY.
OTTAWA, March In the House of Commons, this
afternoon. Mr.. Oliver gave notice of motion for "A
resolution imposing important duties brcadstufls
grain, and other articles coming from the United
States. The motion was withdrawn, however, the
Government promising To bring in a measure salts
factory TO the House. The Finance Minister said
that the Governments of Washington and the Do
miuiOn are sill in communication for the renewal of
the Reciprocity treaty. 1t seems the opinion Of
almost all the speakers here that if the Reciprocity
treaty is not renewed Canada must revise her duties
on American imports. The debate lasted two hours.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-03-08
WOMEN VOTING FOR TOWN OFFICERS.

HYDE PARK, Mass, March "A novel demon
straiion in behalf Of suffrage was made here on
the occasion Of a town meeting today Quite number
Of women headed by Mrs Wild, formerly Miss Ofimke
daughter-of the well known South 1aronian. determined
proceed to the polls aud Insist on their night to vote
for town officers Much opposition was manifested by
the citizens aud when the women appeared headed
by two or three ladies " not at all uncertain age
they were greeted with Storm ~ Misses ana
gTOans, shouts FOR Brigham YOnDg, aud the like. Mr.
sylvanus Cobb the great and bewIlderbg novelist ~I"
runs The LtQsr came however, 10 the rescue, unreal
eDed 10 have the disurbers Of the peace arrested cham
pioned the throughout. and nnaiy suctredsd ~
marshAliug nearly Of them To tho baol'boh. Iher
votes placed in Of their own, which they hai
taken 10 provide beforehand ana we're alcr~aid
counted by themselves The result on the town election
was not peTcepbr but The excitement IN not yot over,
and The voBs Jadje, are holding tea Daiv Of irp"nh
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-03-08
ErRTuER PARTICULAEs.

LAEAnIK CITY, w. r., March Judge
Dove said Ladies and Gentlemen II the Grand jury
II is an innovation and great novelty to do
today ladies summoned TO Jurors. The erten
sion Of political rights and franchise to women is sub
iect that is agitatng the whole country have
taken an active part these discussions but have long
seer that woman "A victim Ia the crimes and
imnOraties OF uan, with power 10 protect and de-
fend herself from these evils
have long felt that such powers " protection should
be conferred upon woman. and 10 has alleu to our lot
here TO act the pioneer in the movement and Ia test
The question. The eyes OF the whole world to-day
fNed upon tins Jury Of Albany County There II not the
slightest improperly any lady occupying this position,
ana wish To you that the fullest protection Of
the Court Shall be accorded TO IL would he most
shameful scandal that temple 81 Justice, and IN
our courts Of Law anything should he permitted which
,he most sensitive lady might not hear with proprety.
and witness
And here let add that IL will be day for any
man who shall far forget the courtesy due aud paid
IN every American gentleman 10 every American lady.
A. "A word act cndeayOr Ia deter you IRON
the exercise of these rights of which the law has m
vested YOU will conclude with the remark that tins
il question You decide for yourselves No man has
any ght 10 interfere IL 10 he emIncntly proper
for women 10 sit upon Grand Jnries which Will give
thon the hest possible opportunities and 81 ,upprrssg
the drns Of Infaiuy which CuIhe the country.
shall Do glad Of your assistance IN the accomplish
meut Of this object do not make There remarks
from dsrust OF any Of the geHtltmeB. On TIE contrary,
am exceedingly pleased and grahed with me imdca
ton ~ intelligence love OF law and good order, ana The
geutIemanly department which see mSnfe-ted here.
Will now listen Ia any reasons which any Juror may
make Tor being excused.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-03-08
TIE PRINCE OF WALES On THE WITNESS
STAND.

The Prince of Wales entered the witness box
m the hOrdzunt the 23d. After he had been
sworn, The Judge Lord Penzsnce said:
Before DR. Dean asLs his Royal Ighness any questions
IL duty 10 point out 10 his ROYAL Highness s posi-
b0b nDder the act OF Parliament passed Last IL
provides that no witness in any proceeding whether
party 70 the suit or not shall be liable To be asked be
bound " answer spy question tending 10 show that h.
81 she has been guilty OF adultery Now from the
winch the has taken think right a. point this ont
" hls Royal Higness, and 20 tell him that he Is not
bound or required by submit 10 any interrogatOns
o. that subject.
His Royal Hghness was then examined by Dr. Desne
~ follows:
fbeheye your Royal HighBess has for time been
acquainted with the hODcrene family have
were you acquainted with Lady MOrdauDt before her
bsruayet WAS.
20 bei marriage ddsyOur Royal Hlghness write 10 her
And make her sOn'e wedding present. did.
J"'""s w. boz 1ssvTisge had she Iislttd at Mari
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-03-08
GENERAL rELEGRAPHIC NEws.

Noycs's Block. on Main-st., Nashua, " IL.
was nearly destroyed 10y nre on sunday morning
AT Pennington, Illinois, on Sunday night
prisoner set the JAIL fire and persisted M the flames
The residence of l.. l.. Carman, nc Stan
forye, Duchess County MAS destroyed by hro Sesie'
day morning
One OF two houses in Binghamton re
slmed specie payments today, IN making chanss io'
The storm Yesterday morning was Of snow
over most OF New England, Newlork aud rennsj nans,
and RAIN further south
The Boston Methodist preachers, ut a
meeting to-day. adopted resolutions ~ resp"cl 70 e
memory vi the Rev. Dr. MeCintock
II. ). Metcalf for many years one OF the
extensive cotton operators l tue oput'' 'i' ~
augusta Ga. sunday night, at the axe oil -.
Tho Trustees of the Ncw-lork State
Inrbrste Asylum offer reward of 5000 Tor me arrest
aud conviction of the person VINO so' iio I" "o '''""
Friday night.
limited States Marshal Ncwcomb has
,.cciyed instructions Irom Washington 10 dvide The
Eastern District OF Missouri INT" 30 DISTRICTS prepare
lOry to taking the new census
Intelligence has been received at San
Diego that rich god fields have been discovered
10 miles nom that city The quarts evbbted J. Tree from
suphures aud other metals ana Is H'eFa' ' III ''oT
senator Reyels of Mississippi lectured to-
light At Bethel Church, Baltimore, 10 An aualebe 81 go
or 500 persons, fourth OF whom we're wbtr Inc lrc
ne was chiefly on the improvement ana wear. 81 me
ouoIed race.
The first tow oil the season from Baltimore
In -
ware aud Raritan sal. Of b sninous coal laden bsrgc
arrived yesterday morning AT Philadelphia per the siea,A
TOW boat Wyoming.
Daniel G.. Burdick, convicted at the Janu-
AIRY term VI the Coupt Of over aud Iouuncr of the
der of H. IL Baxter (cOlOpdi. IN OeaD. IN september
and sentenced 10 be hung ON the 10Th inst has been
granted stay Of proceedings
800. The people OF Auburn are rejoicing over
completion Of tho southern Central Railroad, giving
them connection with the Pennsy vanis coal nine- Via
Owego The last rail Was laid saturday, aud The
celebrated by the ng OF 100 guns and other
demonstrations of joy.
wv. 4. R0beling, j. r. Hustled, aud John
Prentice have arrived LOUIS for the proS" OF ci-
aiming the construction o the bridge building. ana
especially tho mode Of the construction OF the piers Win
to collecting data. To be mace aNaiabr 10 lis
hnlang of the bridge over the lsi " 49,
-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-03-08
SHOOTING AFFRAY IN OHIO.

RIPLEY, Ohio March 7.-Yesterday morning
Campbell Howard, while on his way to church. eneoun
tered Victor Pope, who carried Henry rifle. After
passing Pope turned and fred Howard three or four
,nes one shot taking effect In the elbow. On receipt Of
The ne WIS "A constable two other men started
with intention of capturing Pope, but found nm III
trenched m "A log house armed with the rife and two
yoyers and accom- panied by big dog. and when they
attempted TO raise Pope opened nre and they
were forced TO retreat Ia order To dsl0dge him the
party begun firing through the door when he appeared
M window and fired several shots, OF which took
effect on T. Courtney, wOundng him in the arm aud
another shot struck Benton Howard IN the hand Subse
auently Pope's mother the scene and prevailed
ON him to give himself up IL was then found that ne
was wOuuded in two paces-in the right side near the
spine and under the left lower RIB B0th WOUNDS are
severe. Pope is evidently deranged
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-03-08
GOVERNMENT TELEGRAPHS.

BREAKlNG DOWN or THE CONSOLIDATED SYSTEM.
1ORoS1O. Canada, March THE English cor
rspondcnt Of The Globe writes: Since the electric
ielegiaphs have been in the hands Of the Post-O
Department there has been the most complete break
down III the working Of the various lines which the
sOrst enemies of consolidation or Capitalization
could have anticipated. Making every excuse for
the defects which have driven business men 10 dis
traction the fact sill that the Home Postal
department has utterly failed 10 carry on the bust
bess Of teleTaphing'