Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-05
RosrnS. March I.

S@IM # BosroS, March 4.
Captain Hoffers Of Barque y. Az Kennedy,
arrived here to-day from Liverpool, reports
at A. NJ, Feb. IL, in about lat. 48, Ion. IS,
passed long low propeller, apparently lying
still, heading west by north west. She
showed only one bright light at mast head
no other light was. visible in cabins or about
decks. She had three masts and was square
rugged forward, top-sail yards. To all ap-
pearances the steamer was in good condition
and bore no evidence of having met with any
disaster
Captain Hoffers states that he passed near
enough to receive any communication if it
had been desired; heard the steam escaping
from her pipes. A report was current here
that the steamer seen was the mail steamer
City of Boston, and the agent of the COM
pany in this city is of opinion that it may
have been her, as the description given cor
responds to her riging, &C., but there is con-
siderable doubt as the captain did not observe
her very particularly; and the general APP
pearance of the steamer was like others EN-
ployed in Atlantic trade. The steamer seen
was also heading in the opposite direction
from what the City of Boston would take on
her voyage. 1t is possible it may have been
her, and that she had lost her ruddcr or was
injured in her machinery, which would ac-
count for her temporary stoppage in mid
ocean.
PHILADELPHIA, Penn, March T.
Mary Kern ID years old, died this morning
from sickness resulting from a fright six
weeks ago by party Of roughs who assaulted
her and cut off her hair with razor.
HALIFAX March 4,
The steamer Druid has returned from Sable
Island, where she has been cruising in search
of the City Of Boston. She has obtained no
information of the missing steamer. Very
little hope of her safety is entertained here.
New YORK, March T.
Sam Collyer is still seriously i'll from the
effects of the prize fight with Edwards. His
recovery is doubtful
ANNAPOLIS, March 4.
The Monarch sailed to-day for Plymouth,
England.
New YORK, March L.
Walter Brown the champion oarsman left
for Pittsburg to-day, to make arrangements
for match with Coulter.
PORTLAND, March4.
The democratic ward delegates to- day &C.
cepted the citizens nomination of Mayor
Putnam. The city has commenced paying
gold or its equivalent according to decision of
the supreme court. as
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F1@ OTrAwA, Canada, March T.
Col. Elphinstone has written a letter to
the House of Commons, expressing Prince
Arthurs thanks for his cordial reception by
all classes of people in the Dominion.
In the House of Commons last night. Sir
John A. Mcdonald said it was not the nten-
of the government to issue any licenses to
foreign fishermen during the ensuing season,
and that it was the intention Of the govern
ment to take steps to protect the rights of
Canadian fishermen in Canadian waters. The
amendment was received with cheers.
Sir Francis Hincks stated that confidential
communications had been passing between
the Ottawa and Washington Government, re-
latlve to reciprocity, which in its present un-
finished state would not be laid before the
House. No difficulty is presented on this
side Of the line to freest commercial inter
course with the United States. f4
&E$.4 ss NEW York, March4 4.
At the semi-annual payment of pensions at
the Sub-Treasury to-day $4,000 was dis
bursed. The recipients having been in line
since midnight last night. .trf