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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-06

Geo. E. Bracket, Esq, organized Farm
ers' Club at Belfast, on Saturday afternoon.
The following are the officers President,
Howard Murphy; Vice Presidents, VIM. N.
Hall, Geo. Woods; Secretary, Stephen S.
Bicknell; Treasurer, Isaac L. Hill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-06

The home course of lectures under the
auspices of the high school, will soon be
opened. Rev. Mr.. Moor, Rev. DIR. Kicker,
Rev. DR.. Bingham, and f. F. Pillsbury, Esq,
have been engaged to lecture. The course
will consist of five lectures.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-06

Application will be made to the present
Legislature for authority allowing the
Hallowell Bridge Co. to sell the property to
the city of Hallowell or county of Kennebec
with a view to rebuild the same.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-06

The messengers Of the House yesterday
had an opportunity to exhibit their dexterity.
The moring spectacle which was presented at
one time must have melted the hearts of the
charitable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-06

The frame Of the building in Hallowell now
and for many years past occupied by Capt.
John Beeman, was purchased by Capt.
Beeman's father, who paid for it one-half of a
township Of land That township now COM
prises the town of Pennington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-06

Flour is no; only the staff of life, but is
now the cheapest article of home consumption.
The ''four of the family" can now be had for
SO barrel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-06

The operators strike does not affect the
regular business of transmitting private des-
patches-the papers are the sufferers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-06

A petition to the Legislature is in circula-
ton in this city against the passage of law
imposing tax upon foreign insurance COM
panies doing business in the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-06

The remarkable freedom from fire. in the
city the past year must be put down as a
blessing to property holders, insurance COM
panies and firemen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-06

Velvet sacques. S3s per yard for smaterial,
are worn. They make very neat and hand
some garments but are hard on the ''old man"
who is obliged to furnish the money.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-06

The stage drivers on the Belfast route re-
port flood tide on Togus The road is
overfowedfor quite distance along the shores
of the lakes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-06

The third house" is not so largely repre-
sented as usual, at the present session of the
Legislature, much to the disgust of the land
lords and boarding house keepers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-06
@arrieD.

In this city, 4th inst, by Rev. c. 4. King, Mr.
ALLEN S. Philpot of Skowhesan, to Miss Annie E.
Jordan of Augusta.
In Gardiner, LIST inst, by Rev. c. w. Morse, Mr.
George A. Bowie 10 Miss Harriet L. Bachelor, both
of Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-06

The telegraph wires are so thick in the vi
cinity of the railroad depot, that we should
think despatch would have hard work tc
deci.e where to go.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-06

The chap or muskrat that predicted hard
winter is wanted in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-06
Further Reports from the Tele-
graph Operators.

New YORK, Jan. 5.
The Western Union Telegraph Co. furnish
the following relative to the Strike;
Chicago. Everything is working smooth
ly in this division, and no farther need be
apprehended with us"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-06

A Teachers Institute will be held in this
city the last of this month. Mr.. Bigelow, the
Supervisor, will be assisted by Mr.. Stetson
Supervisor Of Androscoggin county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-06

A petition is in circulation and receiving
the signatures of our most influential citizens
to abolish the franking privilege.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-06

The ice that had gathered alongshore dur
ing the recent freshet, is being gathered and
housed. 1t is not of inferior quality, and of
good thickness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-06

GLOW are the mitey fallen % exclaimed the
fellow who dropped piece of lively cheese
on the sidewalk the other day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-06

Emery keeps his market constantly supplied
with nice meats, and takes pains to suit all
his customers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-06

Defalcations and robberies are digniied by
the titles of irregularities and ''clercal
errors ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-06

Regular meetings Of the Young Mems Christian Associ-
alton Of aowe held In the yestry Of the Baptist
Church every Monday evening, commencing at n o'clock
cordial invitation is extended to all, both ladies and
gentlemen to attend these meetings OF the Association
Prayer meetings. conducted by members Of the Associ-
alton, are held every Sunday evening"
In Burns Schoolhouse Farmngdale, att O'Clock.
In Schoolhouse Frenchs Corner Chelsea at O'Clock
In Loudon Hill Schoolhouse, at o'clock.
In the Wilder Schoolhouse, Manchester, at O'Clock.
At Ltchfeld Neck at, 2 IL.
II. A. T0BEY, President
L. G. dudley Secretary
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-06

Our Daily crculates in Hallowell, Gardiner
and adjoining towns. Advertisers will gov
ern themselves accordingly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-06

The gentleman whose quarterly meat bill
consisted chiefly of the items of steak and
liver, could safely stake his all that he is a
good liver.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-06

Thirty soldiers were discharged from the
U. S. Military Asylum in this city yesterday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-06

The Representatives are here. Now look
out for shows church fairs, levees, &c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-06

Going down fast Gold, and the water in
the Kennebec. ..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-06

TEMPERANCE.
Union Temple of Honor and Temperance. No. s. Reg
ular meetings. every Tuesday evening.
J. W. FULLER, W. c. r BEN TENNEY, r.
Kennebec Council No T. Regular meetings on the first
and third Friday evenings Of each month.
III. JONES, @. of G. c. C. HUNT, X. OF G.
Sheridan Lodge, No. 2o5, O. Of CT. Regular meet
ings every Saturday evening.
p. S. BOYD W. CT. +. A. A. HEATH, X. 5.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-06

Those oysters that Chadbourni is selling arr
of the best quality-40 cents quart.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-06
Die0.

In Gardiner Nov. l4th, 1869, Mrs Julia Harrington
Phillips.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-06

Some enterprising farmers in Massachu
sets have commenced to pillow their land.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-06
MASONIC.

NQfASONlCs.
Kennebec Lodge, No. 5, Y. and 4. NJ. Stated Commu-
nica,ions Wednesday, on or preceding the full moon
JAMES ATKINS, JR., w. NJ. j. NYE, Sec'y.
Jerusalem r. A. Chapter Stated Conversations, Thurs
day on or before the full Of the NOON
b. T. WARNER, ii. P. FJ.DAY Sec'y.
Alpha Council Regular meetings, Wednesday succeed
ing the full of the moon quarterly.
DAVID CARG1LL, I. NJ. FL DAY, Rec'r.
Trinity Commandery Meetings at Augusta on the
second Friday Of each month.
d. CARGILL, L. G. j. W. CLAPP, Rec'r.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-06

Belgrade has an octogenarian, relative of
Luther Severance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-06
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
By Telegraph to DAILY Journal;
New York Money Market.
NEW YORK, Jan. 5, Event

NEW ORk, JAN. D, Evening.
The money money market was easier this p. NJ,
and per cent. currency was the general rate on
call. There is good supply of second grade bust
paper offering the street which only passes
at high and irregular rates. There is comparative
~ little strictly prime paper passing and best dou-
BILE names current at 10 to II per cent. An
informal meeting of the representatives of the diff.
ferent express companies was held to-day with Il
view to the reapportonment OF routes. Nothing
definite agreed upon.
Gold duh and steady throughout the afternoon,
closing at 100 The carrying rates were l,32, and
per cent. gold and per cent. currency. The gross
clearances We're $37 Ash 900.
Governments closed strong at the following APO
fafia
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-06
Converting of the Maryland Legis
lature.

.. ANNAPOLIS, NJ. D., Jan. >.
The legislature met this morning. F. c..
Latrobe of Baltimore, was elected Speaker
of the House. The Senate adjourned with
out organizing. #sfs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-06
New York Produce Market.

New York Produce Market.
NEW YORK, Jan. 5.
COTTON-heavy and lower; sales 2loG bales
mddlng uplands 25'4
FLOUR-sales $500 bills; State and Western 59l0
cents lower. The define is chiefly upon medium
and good grades; superine to fancy State geo;
Southern dull and dropping; sales $50 bbls.; com
mon to choice 550dl0 90.
WHEAT-lc lower with moderate milling and
export demand; sales "a, 900 bushels; No Spring
III a 22 winter red Western lS0aiH
CORN-heavy and declining; sales % 900 bushels
new mixed Western 92h..
OATS-frm, for prime and dull, and declining for
other kinds; sales 10000 bushels; State 66a66}a
Western 81 a63 choice White dull at 65666
BEEF-quiet and unchanged; sales ZIG bbls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-06
Eoral ann State Menus.

Pansies were in full bloom yesterday in
garden on Weston street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-06
BY TELEGRAPH
Daily Kennebec Journal.

by the Western Union Line-Oficcs Granite Bank
Building and the State Housed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-06

Winter Arrangement, Dec. 3, 1869.
Passenger trains leave Augusta for Portland and
Boston daily at 54J and ii A. NJ.
Boston for Augusta at 80 A. NJ, and IL NJ; Au-
gusta for Waterville at $40 7. NJ.
Augusta for Gardiner accommodation tran) at
7.30, and II 02 A. NJ, 2.15, and $50 p NJ.
Trains are due at Augusta from Bangor at l055
A. NJ; from Boston at $50 and 8 % =. NJ; from
Gardiner at and S.45 A. NJ, 1.30 and $50 +. NJ.
Passengers for Bangor from Boston holding Maine
Central through tickets, and wishing to come via
Augusta can do SO; and from Bangor to Boston,
purchase Maine Central local ticket to kendalps
Mills, and after taking the on this line the
ductor will furnish ticket to Boston, making the
fare through the same via the Maine Central road
l.. l.. LINCOLN, Superintendent.
Augusta April 26, 1869.
The Sumter watchman. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1855-1881, 1870-09-14
pos,4. AEssIpLs...

e llYs hepSt ttRse g 'haS Win ia sas
The c1ttsst poE going 6Ds-tiss sbsttiIs
HHicH - sto?deoide wtiethsr Istsesty st
skSll ;pfsfait of whst her & r. ySs. Fob.;
bets s9hd MurdsSsfs shall lo1gssf bs M t,Sfs 3 4
aiittsd y hold power. ETsfS jsahs asaa Uaasp
aS sonsthigg fnstsDt In ssss6jjii q Sssud
96. Should Sthds sSAmynpp iihpii iSS ioNs
Thsts ID. no time 4bf ir6igi iDns ltjf ~ M ~
ihg systy mad hsS iA i 81 5 NH l q SsI sI9S t
OnfS lat Dur ui,IsSbts 5ssl y rs 81.
foil iores J and JAns8sfs XII osSfas;3 t6t'
day IN spite Sf the liss th 1fsHs Shfst
Or 9 Seot.ss ,Winobsstsrs sdsly 81 ISiS Il
20 tl..,t trps TO oarsolyss; and yxosk asith
= vim. Il ap exAppts - needed, w. we
point TO Judge Carpenter, The HARDEST
working man 10 the Reform party. Look
at his vim. Hssa whole tear "a. - Lun
caster Ledger. TEa
The Sumter watchman. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1855-1881, 1870-09-14
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BAs ON HAKD A.EExafsS; S;ToSk akiE siS1As
sss's.s: saaSss. .s;l.s ssa ss.; .;;ss !,
branch ef ba,ls ~ IS .SftsIs iar
twenty-five ys.ls, aad SA Asfnr sSs tsdYsn}s ~ 81
tho best ManyfsAtasts .hsy Il S4ssass Amt elets
Tho stock eonSySlsi1f ~ q y Z, f..s.
Sofas, stds BosrdI DsoE Csses ifSbsa a
wasbstand.: Rsrsaus, scpstsss ss,ss Whstnots
Mahogany; eosssssd wssds,a.assh,sischsa,;,;
MsSos;ny; s!;s y.a,s. Ssussed cselt.
Ttuudls Bsdst..df nd Cottage f,sastsads
FiykHGsbssp s sSstpb sEs Msisssiiss sMaDss
Isss ssR s.ss!ysd saD RoSSAsin sSSssass s1sh ~
Ma@ Street. ,asppo,iS u l2spss.. o6ee,
=, ., :, ~ Essaa.|aras, q
The Sumter watchman. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1855-1881, 1870-09-14

back scarcely q regiment III strength
and net atsall "a sskimunt tiiin oforra .Ss II
aoWelH srray WAS apd1enlS bkad AnS,
tyssshfepe!sss and fe1plesA crowd pf .flyibJ
faIoa adbaSe ,hs Srsps pia,,isps aS salassSs dsss,
forWatdA hot parsnits at dodbIs ddi1k
Iahaunfaptry ainlyspsrsuing sh s;fltin,
9aygAllIh Saeh. sfhiIg hAs mot iiffel
been recorded in THO Apnals of,War. a.
Know pot when an exsmipia t6 compar,
prec7seiy with.this kts 6ccahiTf \ red. TfSr,
vas no|ihote Sstfik kibge episode 10 til,
battle! at9 oaisa.s Al NA;ai,nst ;rw
|;s@r lRseeIsE nEzNeH3faRAarRf.s,, a.
81 When sFrshoM infantry saHssrhoi,
eavalty thas:s Heeing, before the" fo0i
lssolaiers, they in tkeir.sturps came for,
ward and attacked the Prussians. The
Prnssians waited quietly aud patiently
ehdpping q rapid, and telling ;.fire. from
Che ibIiasAepots, Until tileir enemy had
drhKh 30 near to bewifhin 100 yards
from them. 8 Then they returned with
the needle. guns the rapid fire from The
chassepots, and tho Trench; infantry
could no more endure the PrGssfaHf,' fire
than the cavalry to whose 'resaae they
had come. The iniantry: fed I'D iiit iits
tGrn, nhd followed the '6ayalfyM to the
place from which III ey cdlde that Isle
hind n Ridge somo 500 syeafds on TIE
way to, Sedan where tflS rrussiarns* fai:
trai'lents with their tearing are "c9hTd
20 longer reaoh them: The great OBJ
Ject OF the prusalans was gained, since
!ney were not driver from the crest OF
the NIL they fought 70 hold: - Holding
IT. thus against cavalry, the Prussians
Pssrsuaded themselves that u was possi-
Die sr TO cstao'lsh artillery on this hill. u;
1ne ronas ma nov presenter T'terrible
asHeck.t we se5fafcn tetty eyeEVthing,
nyinf y - teSeIy ulfsS!l x! loptae eRdk throwing
away tnelE arms. me krnssian forces
passsee @ i2fwaIa s ,isaolui ~ lesgt a',pon
Si s,;h lSss1aG tT9Gps Az nsed rs
ed son tfssha oliiaSs 'Is,raa;ts ;ssv;E; v;If
the Prussians gathering inlargs num-
bers around Sedan. The :emperorfse.
mained Ct Sedan tbroughops, the battle
AT half past two o'6lock;a message Was,
sent to tho Emperor at his headquarteqs
advisinsthim to Ay tol Belgium, hue TIE
Emperor, wasatoo.ilk to- undertake. the
journey ,,,, I,ta :, III, ls,.
This morning the Prussiaps prepared rtI
. attack Sedan, whlot Was not iin iistsl! CON. !
:dition fo resist. 4At ~ o. clock a party
or officers, headed by Gem .Wimpfeh,
The Sumter watchman. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1855-1881, 1870-09-14

-, Why .isa 'yioay os.ssor !. like (
,,ssl Wssl'I Bs''.ss' ' a ~ ,.'Hs slsa fal..s. %
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exshslyS to6 ny
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la1sssss EISses.sl 'F.s y s!I!s
The Sumter watchman. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1855-1881, 1870-09-14

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.thiogA Alas ssss5 dy S2sssSf t,Gs, 49,: ~
betfayedg AN 1SSrg Be = ssa6yy4 ,aEaE s3dS
.xsts ss atsj,Bp " u SlIx5 hixW -
g. $3.50 81 IS 6Its SNS
80 g .teys I'LL ibjsyaI 3t1an.
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;.iass sb beia Assg { .Isisss 81 ;.ss,
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4 ! ~ SMis sei6ss 4eT hiah;l ~ Issts
,ksllipa fSlll ba5 ias yihSi m D a.
,sA9sstlteS y 6 M aSS ErstI 7baiS3.
y ;tssas Isl. & Jj Il IS siow4t 3}tsj
.~lShs8 a8nity. -E3F a6ss; *bsfs itSsss
tEi!t9AfaDs fssyf 4 sesseds saSa6S S SjbiS
hydpP6,ltjst 'fisa nslisl, eissS Set t,sa,
hnsxes to atb|ockllssa oasiihsSe
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The Sumter watchman. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1855-1881, 1870-09-14

Dangerous sssnciatss-.tloso Who
arc dressed to kill, '~
The Sumter watchman. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1855-1881, 1870-09-14

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sEfS IL ll ~ asyy Ss
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The New York herald., 1870-11-01

Address Of French Residents Or San Francfsro
90 the Govcrnmens nc Tours-Baznine De-
neunced as Traitor-The Republic En-
dorsod--Money Aid for tho Causc.
34 BAN FRANCISCO, Oct so, 1870.
The following address has been forwarded by the
French residents OF thts city TO the government roi
the national defence at Tours. h&
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 80, 1870.
Considering that by surrcnderlng Metz Marshal
Bazalne has committed an act OF treachcry unexam-
pied In the annals OF nattonsj
Considering that, In similar circumstances to re-
aud declare ourselves dsheartened. 81
We, French citizens at San Francisco, convened In
tions:- s
Ffrst-Marshal Bazaine is traitor 70 his country.
Second-Republic alone eau save France.
IhTd-A whole nat0n that rises in arms and
nRnts lor lis Independence Is invincible
Fou1th-Ihe following address shall be sent to the
government tor the national delence:-
CITIZEES:-lt Is with the utmost indigna ton thai
We have heard OF the Infamous treachery OF Marshal
bazane. But, marschal Of the empire IL neither
the army nor the natlon-and the French people
must prove TO the world that alone they are able AZ
the same time. to conquer the enemy and ohastlse
the traitors. people, be united and have courage
ana ye, members OF tho government, continue to
carry high the banner OF France No armisttce no
peace, no cession Of territory War to death The
French republic cannot perish. ViUe Ia France
Five Ia RepubtlQu4i
the Central Committee OF California win remit you
this week nty thousand francs for the national de.
fence.
For the General Assembly,
PINES BUFFANDEAN,
WE'LL, POTRON,
PROCHE, BOURGOiNG,
WOLF, MAURICE,
VEREARD, AVON,
The Members OF the Bureau.
The New York herald., 1870-11-01
BROOKLYN CITY NEWS.

Mrs. Ellen Ward, woman far advanced Ia lie,
died suddenly on Sunday afternoon At her residence
10 North Filth street. b. ID. II was ascertained yes
terday that Mrs wards death was caused BY ex-
cesslve grief over the loss of favorite son, who
died from accidental injuries, and whose remains
her own demise. aa
The fourth anniversary Of the Young Mems Chris
tian Association Of Brooklyn, E. d. was celebrated
last evening in the New England Congregational
church, South Ninth street. There was quite
q large attendance OF the members and
friends or the association ana the ex-
ercses were very interesting. Mr.. J. b. Thomas,
the retiring president OF the association, introduced
the Rev. DR.. Carroll, WHO opened the exercises by
reading tho Parable OF the Talents from the twenty
ffth chapter OF st. Matthew, and VINO also invoked
the Divine blessing on the retiring and incoming
oicers The Rev. Lansing Taylor the newly elected
president, Rev Dr. Brodt and others took part IN
the exercises VI the evening.
The New York herald., 1870-11-01
ANOTHER BOILER ExplosluN.

Catastrophe in Listers Bone Dast Factory at
Newark-Tw0 Men Severely 8calded.
About four O'Clock yesterday afternoon the boiler
in Lister Brothers Done dust factory located on the
Passaic river, near the Newark plank road bridge,
exploded with terrific report and with eeecM or
quite serious character, though, happily, not
nearly so much 30 a. was at lrst supp6sed. The
occurrence was followed by the widest exotic
ment among tho hands. and for some time
but on muster Of the men Il was found that two
only were missing, and these, though scalded very
badly are not considered In o DANGEROUS condttiOrS
Both injured men were removed 10 st. Michasi's
Hospital where they are now receiving tue best at
tention. One OF them, Philip V0lk. In doing nicely.
taned Is not near SO comfortable The cause OF the
explosion IL not known. The boiler was new one.
Considerable property was destroyed.
The New York herald., 1870-11-01
DROWNED IN THE HARBCR.

An Extraordinary Series Of Accidents in the
North and East Hivers-Six Men Drowned
The Result Of Three Accidents.
Washington street. Jersey City, s separated from
the docks adjoining the Central railroad by chan
mel OF the Cove not more than one hundred and
twenty feet wide. The employees who reside In
Jersey City pass to aud from their work in small
nat-bottomed boat in charge Of a man placed there
for the purpose. Such strong current prevails ut all
times in this narrow passage that the boatman has to
make vigorous pulling to keep hcadway while cross
ing. Yesterday afternoon, about one O'Clock seven
men and boy. besides the boatman, were crossing,
and, In addition to the strong current stii breeze
prevailed which rocked the boat so violently that
II was capsized. Three Of the men, named Michael
Falon, Denis Hearn and Patrick Geogheghan, were
drowned, and up to late hour last evening their
bodies had not been recovered. The others had
most fortunate escape and two OF them were almost
exhausted when they reached the pier. II was re-
ported throughout the city that Iour men were
drowned, and great excitement prevailed. Crowds
lOcked 10 the place, and great sympathy was ex
pressed for the families OF the unfortunate men who
The people of Jersey City have on several occa.
sions petitioncd the Common Council to extend
washington street to the Central Railroad ana thus
make passage across the cove which will make
the Central depot accessible to all who choose 10 take
| that line to Newark and elsewhere. But the Alder
men were deaf TO these petitions owing 70 the pres.
sure brought TO bear on them by certain Interested
tSe nsop as1se e ,m9
have decided this question, IN which the residents OF
| Jersey City are 30 deeply Interested.
At half-past nine O'Clock yesterday morning, as
| the lighter Clara, owned by Eddy & Co., or No. lot
Wall street. was passing the Fulton ferry two OF the
crew, named Joseph Rigney, OF No. 20 Willow street,
and Henry Rogers, OF Sackett street, Brooklyn,
were thrown overheard by the shifting Of the jib.
Rgnsy r waG rescued From. from drowning and taken 70
| ID believed to have been drowned.
While firing cannon yesterday morning, In the
neighb0rh00d OF Thrty-nrst street ana the East
rfver for the purpose OF notifying voters to register
serious accident occurred. A 1atboat m0ored In
the middle OF the stream nrcd OF an old she'll
which, exploding, threw some Of the iron into a
small vessel anchored In the river, sinking 1t tmme.
dately. II is reported that two men who were on
board at the time were drowned. The names Of the
men could not be ascertained.