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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-02-17
Miscellaneous Items.

TRENTON, N. J., FEB. lG.
The Newark Police Commission bill passed
the Senate to-day, by a vote of IL to 8. The
Democrat members sustained it, claiming
that the action of the Republicans in interior
ing with State matters by the 10Th amend
ment, justified their retaliating on in kind by
establishing Commission over Newark.
The air line railroad bill organized opposi-
ton to the Camden and Amboy line was de-
feated in the House to-day, 81 to 25. mo-
ton for reconsideration was discussed during
an evening session and will come up to-mor-
row.
ALBANY, Feb. I6.
Judge Porter and District Attorney French
of Saratoga, were arraigncd before the assem-
bly, to-day, for a breach of privileges of the
House, in the arrest of ii. Roy. the member
lately taken up at Saratoga, and, after long
discussion, were acquitted The case involved
the rights and perogatives of the legislative
and judicial branch of the government. Judge
Porter made an eloquent speech in his own
defence.
PROVIDENCE, Feb. l6.
man named John Reynolds of this city,
was arrested while drunk in the streets at
Pawtucket on Monday night, and put in the
damp basement room of the bridewell. When
the officer went to find him the next day he
was dead. The coroners jury censure the
town of Pawtucket for maintaining such a
lookup.
BALTIMORE, Feb. l6.
The City Council voted to visit the Mon
arch at Annapolis and extend the inequalities
of the city to the officers The Legislature
resolved to offer the freedom of the floors to
to the officers.
At a Baptist meeting in the First Baptist
Church, this evening, $25, 900 were collected
in less than an hour in aid of the New Eu-
taw Place Baptist Church now being erected.
FRANKFORT, Ky, Feb. l6.
The Senate Committee on Federal Rela-
tons, reported against the resolution for the
ratification of the 18th amendment.
KEY WEST, Feb. l6.
The Darien Canal expedition arrived at
Aspinwall on the 9th inst. all well.
The steamer Tillia, while repairing at sea
after gale, between Fernandina and Havana,
last week, drifted into lot of floating cotton.
She picked up l03 bales, and left large
quantity afioat. The cotton on board the
steamer will be ibelled in the United States
Court.
Mr.. Seward arrived here to-day, from Ha-
vana.
New ORLEANS, Feb. l6.
The Senate to-day passed the three millions
levee bond. The bill now goes to the Gov
ernor.
The House passed the mixed school educa-
tional bill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-02-17
FROM WARRINGTON.
WASHINGTON, Feb. l

WASHINGTON, Feb. l6.
The case Of the ship b. S. Hartman, of
San Francisco, involving the question whether
the risk and danger Of losing the cargo is
sufficient reason for not attempting the stpu
lated voyage, and whether freight charges can
be collected in such cases, was argued in the
Supreme Court to-day, by w. NJ. Evarts for
the owners of the ship, and b. X. Curtis for
the shippers. The case occurred during the
Chilian war with Spain, and was decided by
the California Circuit Court against the own
ers of the ship.
The compliment of men allowed by the
Navy $500 men) having been reached, the
department has directed enlitsments to cease.
The effect will be to detain the Colorado which
is destined to relieve the Delaware on the
Asiatic Station, and to keep the men attached
to the latter; an overterm of enlistment for
which they will receive one-fourth additional
pay. The department. urges upon Congress
the necessity of allowing an additional num-
Der of men, as in. cases of emergency the de-
partment is powerless to supply single vessel
to meet it.
The President to-day transmitted to the
Senate a letter Of Secretary Cox giving in
formation of the action of the Interior de-
partment on the claim of the Central Branch
of the Union Pacific Railroad to continue and
bonds and land in aid. The Company claim
the right to withdraw all of the lands along
the Republican Fork, having changed their
line to the Smoky Hill route. Sec'y Brown
ing refused this until the Company had COM
,'i.ted 100 miles OF the road, and the Com
pany consented, but now hold that Brown
ing's decision was not conclusive on the mer-
its of the case. Mr.. Cox says that until the
Company make out very clear case he shall
not interfere with Mr.. Browning's decision,
though in his opinion and that of the Attor-
ney General, that, had not the legislation of
1866 been adopted, the Central Branch would,
on reaching the contemplated point of june
ton in the Republican Valley, have been en-
titled to proceed up the valley, and had the
Kansas or Pacific road failed to meet them
there, the Central branch have fled in the
department evidence that prior to the location
of the Kansas Pacific road up to Smoky Hill
Fork, they (the CentraD had contracted for
the building of road on the original Repub-
lican Fork route.
The plaintiff alleges fraudulent transfer
of United States bonds and land grants to r.
M. Shoemaker & Co., by which the directors
realized 200 per cent.
The House judiciary Committee to-day dis
posed of the case of Judge Busted, of Ala
bama, which was pending two years on AZ of
As charges and specifications. All voted No,
and on the others only Messrs. Eldridge and
Kerwin in favor. The Committee will ask
discharge from duty.
Judge Busted is now in Washington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-02-17
FORTY-FIRST CONGRESS.

SENATE. Mr.. Stewart addressed the SEN
ate in opposition to the exercise Of unconsti-
tutional power by the imposition of unwar-
ranted conditions upon Mississippi. Refer
ring to the Chinese question, he said the
greatness and glory Of our government would
be further illustrated by extending to the
Chinese and their religion the liberation and
freedom enjoyed by all races and religions
under the protection Of the government.
Mr.. Stewart made an argument denying the
constitutional power of Congress to impose
unwarranted conditions upon Mississippi.
He said he believed the condition prohibiting
any change of the constitution of Mississippi
in the present provision for school rights and
privileges of the citizens of the United States
unconstitutional.
Mr.. Edmunds enquired upon what grounds
the Senator voted for the same conditions in
the case of Virginia if he believed it to be un-
constitutional.
Mr.. Stewart said he was anxious to put
Mississippi in the Union, he would vote to
admit her with the conditions though he did
not believe Congress had any constitutional
power to impose such conditions.
Mr.. Edmunds denied that Congress had
ever entered into bargain to reconstruct any
State upon certain conditions, referring to
what were called admonitions and threaten
ings of popular storms of which New England
has been warned to take heed. He said that
the principle upon which the institutions Of
that section was established could never be
overthrow and that the wisdom Of her belief
in the power of the government to preserve in
peace what it had maintained in war would
be vindicated in the future. ..s.
Motions for an executive session and to adj
joun were defeated, the former one the latter
by two majority.
Mr.. Fowler addressed the Senate against
the power of Congress to impose conditions.
Adjourned.
House. Mr.. Banks OF Mass. introduced
the following resolution, which was referred
to the Committee on Foreign Affairs: ..
Resolved by the Senate and House Of Rep
resentatives in Congress assembled, That the
President of the United States be and hereby
is authorized and instructed to declare and
maintain strictly an impartial neutrality in
the contest of arms between the people of
Cuba and the government of the Kingdom of
Spain; and be it further resolved that all acts
or parts of acts, and all provisions of the stat
utes approved April goth, 1918, entitled ian
act in addition to the act for punishment of
certain crimes against the United States, are
repealed; the acts therein mentioned which
are or may be construed to be in conflict with
the faithful execution of the object and pur-
pose of the foregoing resolution, shall be and
hereby are, declared to be in regard to the
existing contest between the people of Cuba
and the people of Spain, and so long as the
contest shall continue imperative and void.
The Green and Van Wyck contested cleo
ton case was decided in favor of the latter
contestant, ll9 to 81. Pending the swearing
of Van Wyck a motion from the Democratic
side was made to adjourn, which being with
out quorum the House did.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-02-17
FROM HARTFORD.

HARTFORD, Feb. lG.
The case of the State Treasurer against the
Connecticut Life insurance Co., of this city,
which is 10 be heard before the Supreme
Court of Errors, next week, is the most inn
portant, pecuniarily, of any ever tried in
Connecticut 1t relates to the taxabiity of
government bonds in the hands of Mutual In
surance Companies, and involves directly
$1,000 and indirectly very much more.
The main question raised, under the section
of the tax law on which the suit is brought,
is whether the tax is a tax upon the purchase
or upon the property, and there is an inciden-
tai point whether the ascertained losses and
dividends declared but not paid should consti-
tute a part of the proceeds of the insurance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-02-17
Meetinr Of the friends Of Prohibi-
ton in Boston.
BosToN. Feb. &c.

BOSTON, Feb. lG.
In accordance with previous call, the
friends of prohibition met in fremont Tenn
pie to adopt measures looking to an organiza-
ton of public opinion in favor of prohibition
to preserve the prohibitory law against de-
moralizing notifications, and to give ex-
preston by political action to temperance
principles and harmony with the highest in
tercsts of commonwealth, and an agreement
with the undoubted opinions of majority Of the
citizens. Hon. Whiting Griswold was elected
President. Speeches were made by several
prominent men in the temperance cause,
among whom was Rev. DR.. Barrows, of New
Hampshire. Resolutions in favor of present
prohibitory law, and looking to the formation
of third political party, based upon princi-
Piles Of prohibition were adopted. The con-
vention was not large in point of numbers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-02-17
Foreign News by Cable.

LONDON, Feb. l6.
The Nova Scotia ship, Riva, was lost of
the coast of Lincolnshire; bound to Boston
with cargo of coal. Eight lives were lost.
The bark, Undine, from New York, caught
fire and was destroyed at Rotterdam.
PARIS, Feb 16.
Father Hyacinthe has remained silent sicne
his return to France. 1t is asserted on relia-
BILE authority that he will be relieved by the
Pope from the obligation of his VOWS as a
Carmelite monk, and be permitted in holy
orders as an ordinary priest.
MADRID, Feb. l6.
The Carlist deputies created wild excite
ment in the Cortes yesterday by charging that
in the recent elections their candidates IN
many districts were defeated through govern
ment interference. The accusation was de-
nounced to be false and a stormy scene en-
sued. "a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-02-17

The new discovery, Natures Hair Re-
storative," contains no lac sulphur, sugar Of
lead or nitrate Of silver. 1t is clean and
clear, and 10 said to be more effectual
than any for coloring and preserving the hair.
1t is sold in Augusta, by the agent, Chas X.
Partridge, Druggist, under Granite Hall.
B. The report is incorrect that two ap-
plications of the above produced fine
growth of hair on the head of navigation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-02-17

The Bath Times learns that an effort is now
making to build dam across the Damaris-
Gotta river between the villages of Newcastle
and Damariscotta for manufacturing purposes.
The river is narrow there, and it is estimated
that dam can be built for $4,000. There is an
extensive bay above the contemplated dam for
miles long, empties into this. thus making one
of the best reservoirs in the State. 1t is said
canals can easily be constructed along the
shore perfectly safe for the erection of mills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-02-17
New York Produce Market.

NEW YORK, Feb. 10.
COTTON--heavy and lower; sales 1000 bales;
mddlng uplands "A.
FLOUR-dul; state and western without changs;
superilne to fancy state 49, $50 round hoop Ohio
526s555; western 55OaS3O; southern 555a975.
WHEAT-l92c. lower; sales 1900 bush; No.
spring ll65l23; winter red and amber western, 100
1l33; white Michigan lf0d147.
CORN-dull and 1d2 lower; sales 50 600 BUSH.
new mixed western s09S5 and 73a7s for unsound;
old do. los.
OATs-heavy; state 81 aG2; western 53,la55.
% PORk-new mess 26 Is; prime do, 2l00G2z50
/. LARD-steady; steam Az Sl54 kettle 169l6H.
good refining ,S9l01.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-02-17

The Times says that Capt. c. G. Chad
bourne of Bath, has been bound over for trial
on a charge of cruelty treating Chas. E.
Twitchell man whom the American Consul
sent home on his ship from Cadiz. The evil
dence disclosed the fact that Twitchell was
suffering from sores on the legs, and that the
defendant treated him with rudeness that
should not be experienced by a sick man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-02-17
Havana News.

HAVANA. Feb. l6.
Mr.. Seward and party have sailed for Bal
timore.
Hugh Johnston, who was attacked in COM
pany with Greenwaldth, is out of danger and
is so far recovered from his wounds as to be
able to walk His friend Foster who was so
badly injured that his life was given up, is
improving, and the doctors think he will be
saved
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-02-17

A subscriber to the Daily Kennebec Journal
writes to the publishers that he has no further
use for the Boston journal and has discontin-
ued it. He gets all the news at o'clock in the
morning instead of in the afternoon, as here
tofore, and has report Of the proceedings of
the Maine legislature instead Of the doings Of
the Massachusetts, lawgivers. What this man
writes a good many NO doubt think. The new
daily is well managed and meets demand
which insurcs its success.-Portla1d Daily
AdcertiseY Of yesterday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-02-17
@arrieO.

In this city, 10th inst, by Rev. c. F. Penney,
Thomas j. Sanford of Bowdoinham, to Miss Mag
gle j. McManus of Brunswick.
In Cape Elizabeth, 9TH inst, Frederick Boucher
of Cape Elizabeth, to Miss Jennie Haggett Of West
brook.
In Lewiston, Sd inst, DIR. B. r. Sturgis Of Au-
burn, TO Mas p. jennie Brooks of Lewiston.
In Auburn, It'll inst, Il. c. Dunlap Of Westford,
to Miss Lois NJ. Huuton Of Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-02-17

There was . large social gathering at
Meonian Hall last evening, composed Of the
children and parents Of the Universalist par
ish. 1t has been customary for Rev. c. r.
Moor to hold such . gathering at his house
every winter, but on account of his lameness
it was held upon the present occasion at
Meonian Hall. A generous supper was pre-
pared, of which all partook freely, after which
the remainder of the evening was spent in
dancing and social jollity. Rev. Mr.. Moor
and lady and Rev. Mr.. Cram (Unitarian) and
lady were present The children were out in
strong force, and the elder members of the
parish were present in good numbers, and
some of them venturcd to "trip the light
fantastic toe"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-02-17
Meeting of the w stern Freed
mems Aid Commission.

CINCINNATI, Feb. is.
The Western Frecdmen's Aid Commission
annual meeting met to-day. Last years work
is encouraging. Three hundred colored
teachers have been furnished common schools.
The Commission holds over 500, 200 in real
estate. They complain that while the de-
mands on them have increased the receipts
are falling off.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-02-17

sided. Gen. Frank Blair was present. The
league has prepared petition to be presented
to Congress demanding reorganization OF the
belligerent rights of Cuba.
Francis p. Mills for assault and battery on
his wife with intent to kill, was tried this
afternoon, found guilty and sentenced to 5
years in the penitentiary.
Mr. Burt the English Solicitor employed
by the Erie bond holders arrived to-day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-02-17

Capt. Josiah Cornish of Bowdoinhsm, fell
broke his hip The Bath Times says it is
doubtful if he can ever recover from the in
jury. Mr.. Cornish is 75 years Of age.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-02-17
Die0.

In Turner, 10th inst, Mrs. Anna, wife Of Abncr
Chase. aged Is years months II days.
In Wayne, 30th uit., Lydia Ella wife OF VIM. 0.
Tapln, and daughter of Rev. D. and Olivia HarTi
man, aged nearly % years.
In Harmony, 10th inst. Mrs. susan, wife Of Zac-
cheus Judkns, formerly Of Parkman, aged u yrs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-02-17

The Bangor Wing says Sir. J. IL. Brown,
Master Car Builder on the European & North
American Railway, has invented rubber
buffer and draw-bar, which is considered a
valuable invention, as it nearly does away with
all the clatter and noise so common on rail-
roads. These buffers have been placed upon
the cars of the E. & N. A. Railway Company,
and railroad men will do well to examine Them
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-02-17

A naval Court Martial has been ordered to
meet at Portland, for the trial of seaman be-
longing to the Plymouth, who assaulted
another seaman with intent to kill. Captain
Fairfax is to be President OF the Court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-02-17
The Argus says Portland is now receivi

The Argus says Portland is nov receiving
4 bounteous supply of Sebago water from the
Portland Water Company free Of expense. In
the City Building alone there are As, 900 gal
Ions used each day, besides what is used at the
hose house, engine houses. city stables, drink
ing fountains and hydrants, which at rate
paid by other cities would amount to between
&4O. 600 and $50 900
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-02-17

On the afternoon of the 18th inst, the en-
CINE house at the Woodstock railroad station
was burned. The fire had made such pro-
gress when discovered that the locomotive
"Rose" which was in the building, could not
be removed, and was considerably damaged.
Loss and damage, about two thousand dollars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-02-17

A correspondent of the Oxford Democrat
says that at the burning of the Whittemore
schoolhouse, Paris, the conduct of four boys
was worthy of much praise. By their daring
and energy, they saved all of the books, seats,
doors, stove, and most of the windows.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-02-17

A, w. Coombs, Esq, formerly an At
torncy and Counsellor at Law at Brunswick,
has removed to Portland. The bath Times
says he is young, active attorney, and pre-
diets for him abundant success. Mr.. Coombs
formerly resided in Bath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-02-17

The Wing says the dwelling house of Rev.
Hugh McGuirk, Catholic Priest at Madawaska
Plantation, was entirely destroyed by fire a
few days since. 1t was one of the finest
houses in Aroostook county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-02-17

preacher pounded the Bible" with such
efficacy on q recent Sabbath as to break the
marble slab that formed the pulpit desk. The
sermon had no impression on the marble
hearts of his congregation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-02-17

We learn from the Bangor Wing that by a
fire at Oldtown on Sunday morning, a build
ing occupied by Charles A. Flanders as a Re-
freshment and Billiard Saloon, was totally de-
stroyed. Insured for $500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-02-17
CHI cago Produce Market

CHICAGO, Feb. 18.
FLOUR-unchanged.
WHEAT-dull; No. l 81; No. . S11sdslA.
CORN-dull old No. 2. 69x.
OATS-No 3sk 13sx.
RYE-No. 267.
PORK-mess pork in good demand at rs 50S26 Is.
LARD-14k 6l4L.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-02-17

We undo stand that VIM. A. Brooks, Esq,
of this city, lies At the point of death.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-02-17

Work on the bridge Of the Belfast Railroad,
over the Sabasticook, at Burnham Village
commenced about a week ago, and is progress
ing finely.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-02-17

teacher in one Of the New York public
schools doesn't whip his pupils he kicks them
in the head. They must be very strong
headed to stand that.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-02-17

While Horace Munsey, workman in Allen,
Small 4 Co.'S machine shop in the Journal
block, was preparing kindling wood yester-
day, his axe glanced, cutting his instcp badly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-02-17

"A gentleman in this city has received An
offer Of $4,000 for the exclusive right to man
lacture and sell an article which he has re-
Gently patented.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-02-17

Parties seeking a desirable investment are
referred to a rare chance offered in our adj
vertising columns, in the sale Of the Groton
Soapstone Quarry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-02-17

1t is now said that the Cardiff giant was for
merly plant. 1t has drawn to it many green
plants. ttE StFA tgGNft e.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-02-17

Partridge's Drug Store, under Granite
Hall is the place to buy pure medicines, i'm
ported perfumes, oils, pomades, and toilet
preparations of all kinds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-02-17

A STERLING ARTICLE.-Natures Hair Reseor'
atire So clear, fragrant so efficient in restoring
gray hair and keeping the head healthy. 10 cents
bottle. Ask your druggist for it. See advertise
ment. stf