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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-11
HsllOwell Social Library.


This institution was established in 1876, by
the efforts of Rev. j. Cole, L. d. Brooks,
Chas. Vaughan, II. X. Baker, c. Spaulding,
A. Masters, and others. There were about
fifty shareholders at $25 share. The officers
have served faithfully without pay or emol-
ument The labors Of Mr. Brooks, who was
Librarian during all the earlier years, and af-
forwards of Mr.. j. c. Dwight, were very faith
full and efficient. Subsequently DIR. NJ. c.
Richardson held the office several years, re-
arranged and classified the books, and labeled
the shelves; and by his active exertions in
creased the number of yearly subscribers
When he left tewn the choice of the sharehold-
ers fell upon DR.. J. DeWolie Smith, very
fortunate selection. He Immediately gave
his time to a new and important classification
and numbering of the books by subjects and
shelves, which makes it very easy and con-
yenient to find or to return book of any
description, contained in the library. The
present condition and arrangement of the IL
brary is very much better than at any former
period of its history. 1t contains nearly 5000
volumes, embracing every variety of style
and subject. In this collection Of books all
classes may find food for their minds and &C.
cupation for their leisure. For magazines
there are full set of Harper's Monthly, very
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-11
NE VS. By MAIL.

Appreh nsions for the safety of the Ten.
nessee increases.
The President States that there is no truth
in any stories floating about that the Tennes-
see has met with disaster, but admits that it is
somewhat singular that she has not been heard
from through any source.
The President Thursday sent confidential
message to the Senate nominating Secretary
Fish, Minister Schenck, Judge Nelson Of the
United States Supreme Court, f. r. Hoar of
Massachusetts and Senator Williams as COM
missioners on the part of the United States to
adjust the claims pending between this coun-
try and Great Britain. The Senate, on the
reception of the message, Immediately went
into executive session.
The business of the Senate Thursday, in
open session was unimportant, and they went
into executive session on the reception of the
Presidents message. In the House of Rep
resentatives, the House refused to go into
committee Of the whole on the repeal of the
of the income tax, which is regarded as a test
vote showing that the tax will not be touched
during the present session. The death OF the
Hon. Covode was announced, and but little
business was transacted.
The Queen of England opened Parliament
u" person thursday. In her speech she re-
fers first to the franco German war and the
efforts at mediation, says she has been unable
to recognize the government of national de-
fence, and notices the Emperor of Germany's
assumption of the title. Of the conference
she has the best Of hopes, although she re-
grets the absence Of any representative of
France. She announces the appointment of
joint high commission on the Alabama
claims and the fisheries. The new King of
Spain the Marathon murderers, the Tien-
Tsin massacre, the reorganization of the ar
my and the state of Ireland are also referred
to.
In the executive session in the Senate after
the message and other documents had been
read, Mr.. Sumner opposed the immediate
confirmation of the commissioners He
thought it better to let the subject go over until
the documents could be printed and the Sem
ate have time for examination. In this Mr.
Davis concurred, but Messrs. Conklmg and
Morton urged immediate confirmation The
debate took awide range, involving our diplo-
matte relations, the powers Of the President,
and the President, and the merits of the plan
of the proposed adjustment of the pending
question between the two countries. The
Senate adjourned without coming to con-
clusion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-11

On Saturday morning, February 4th, the
mousse OF Mr.. Ebenexer Anthony was de-
stroyed by IRE. Mr.. Anthony and his wife
were seated at the breakfast table when the
names burst in upon them, giving time only
10 escape. Everything was lost. The man il
aged and past hard work. Three barrels Of
-four, eighty bushels Of potatoes, and other
comforts for cold winter, were entirely CON.
sumed "
The Observer says the quarry of the Hov.
ard Slate Company shipped its first car iosd
of slate from Dover on Monday last. Itis a.
excellent quality, and its cost for manufsc-
ture 10 said to be less thdn the Brownyills
slate. This quarry is situated near the banks
Of Wilson stream, at the head Of Sebec Lake,
and Is easily accessible to the B. & p. r. r
summer and winter. The quarry has recently
been purchased by party, from Messrs..
Leavitt & Weston, and will hereafter be
known as the Howard Slate Quarsy.
The Bangor Wing says that on Monday
afternoon, as Edward X. Longley, of Milford,
was at work on the steam saw mill of @. E
Dillingham; & Co., he slipped and fell on q
circular saw in rapid motion, cutting fright
full cash nearly foot in length, over his
right hip, extending to the lower part Of the
abdomen, and penetrating nearly through its
muscles. A knife in his pantaloons pocket
caught between tooth of the saw and the
table, thus stopping the saw, and saving him
from being severed in twain. As it is, had
the saw cut the least distance deeper, the
wound must have resulted in speedy death.
The little finger of his right hand was cut of,
and two other fingers injured, at the same
time. The wounded man is quite comfort
able and hopes are entertrined of his recoy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-11
FROM MARYLAND.

Frederick, Md, Feb. 10. John Martin
(colored), was hanged to-day, in this city,
for rape upon Mrs. Margaret Butcher (white)
The prisoner engaged in devotions for sew
eral hours during the forenoon, and professed
to be reconciled to his fate. His farewell ad-
dress was read from the scaffold, in which he
said the Court had justly dealt with him, and
returned thanks to all concerned in his trial
and imprisonment. In few words addressed
to 5000 persons, assembled to witness his ex-
ecution, he warned them to avoid his fate.
Cumberland, Md, Feb 10, John Howard,
was executed to-day for the murder of Henry
Miller. On the scaffold he made a rambling
speech, accusing one witness against him
with perjury. He said he was Christian and
ready to die. 1t is said Howard was intoxi-
icated when he made the speech, liquor hav-
ing been administered to keep him up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-11
FROM BOSTON.

Boston, Feb. 10. A Halifax despatch states
that schooners A. II. Wonson and A. ].
Franklin, with stores, cargo, &c., were con-
demned as forfeited to the Queen for violence
of the fishery by the Vice Admiralty Court
to-day. Sir Judge Young in pronouncing
the judgment, express his regret at the pain
full duty imposed upon him, but the evidence
of the disinterested witnesses in both cases
was so conclusive, he could not refuse to be-
lieve it. In the latter case he expressed the
hope that the Dominican government would
act literally and remit the penalty in whole
or in part. Notice for appeal in both cases
was given by S. L.. Shannon counsel for the
owners.
Judgment in the case of J. II, Nicholson
for purchasing bail, has not yet been given.
The amount subscribed to the French
charity fund in Boston now reaches SEC, 900
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-11

effect on or before the first Of January next
Any officer so resigning to one years sea pay
in addition due such officers.
The House then passed the bill.
The Conference Committee on the bill
granting pensions to soldiers in the war of
1912, made report which was agreed to.
The bill now provides for pensions to the
surviving officers and enlisted and drafted
men, including militia and volunteers who
served 60 days in the army and navy in the
revolutionary war or in the war of 1912 and
honorably discharged; also to the surviving
widows of such officers and enlisted and
drafted men. The pensions are to be at the
rate Of eight dollars per month.
Adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-11
SUMMIT MT. WASHINGTON.

Mt. Washington, via. Littleton, Feb. TO-
Observation taken at Z P. NJ. barometer,
23.O57 change minus IA thermometer 10 degs
above; change minus IL degree; relative
humidity of the atmosphere, 76; wind n.
w.; velocitHof the wind SO miles per hour.
The day has been a most inclement one
here. The wind has blown through the day
at fearful velocity, although at less rate
than in the recent gale, and at several other
times during the season. Its greatest velocity
was reached at P. NJ. and at p. NJ, at
which hours the rate was precisely the same
The tempest creates a terrible racket, with
out, and fragments of ice were hurled against
the building with great force
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-11
The lecture by Mr.. Thomas ON Thursda

The lecture by Mr.. Thomas on Thursday
evening, at the Free Baptist church, upon
''Rambles in Norway" was highly interest
ing and graphic picture of things in that
strange, bleak and barren country. The facts
presented were clothed with the brilliant hues
of warm imagination, and the fine oratory
Of the speaker impressed them upon his audi
ence with power. We have spent an evening
no more pleasantly this winter than in listen
ing to Mr.. Thomas. The ladies Of the Free
Baptist Society were fortunate in their selec-
ton, and we hope their enterprise will meet
with fitting award.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-11
FROM NEW YORK.

New York, Feb. 10. An engine of the
Erie express traiu from the west, due in this
city yesterday morning, was thrown from the
track la mile west of Port Jervis, about 8
O'Clock A. M, when running at the rate of
thirty miles an hour, and after tumbling over
the ties for some distance, broke from the
train and precpitated thirty feet down an en-
bankment. Both the locomotive and the
tender were completely wrecked, and the en-
ginneer, VIM. Carpenter, OF Port Jervis, was
severely scalded. The train remained on the
track, and after proceeding few wards
stopped without damage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-11
BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE
Daily Kennebec Journal.
EUROPEAN NEWS, &c.
ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF
THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY.
The Gambetta Ticket carried in
Brest and Hevre.
The Small Arms and Cannon Of the
Army of Paris Delivered to the
Germans.
London.

London.
London. Feb. 10. The Gambetta ticket has
been carried by a heavy majority in Brest and
Havre.
despatch from Versailles says that the
delivery of cannon and small arms of the
army of Paris to the Germans was commence
ed on the It'll and continued throughout the
9Th.
North Germany will receive three fourths
and South Germay one-fourth of the war
contribution of two hundred millions francs
exacted from Pnris.
The Imperial German army in process of
formation as the Thirteenth Army Corps, will
consist of Wurtemberghers and Hessians.
The Austrian Reichsrath is conyoked for
the goth inst.
There were violent shocks OF an Garth
quake at Darmstadt this morning
The Italian Chamber of Deputies has
passed bill authorizing a financial conven-
ton with Austria, and establishing fund for
the support of the Pope
The report that the Turks are about 10 form
a compatihumla threatening Romania. is de-
MED.
England.
London, Feb. 10. The Times to-day in
commenting on the Queens speech, says that
although the Alabama question is secondary
to that Of the fisheries, as subject for con-
sideraton by the Commission. Yet there is
no doubt as to which question will mainly en-
gage its attention. But it is erroneous to sup
pose that it is the purpose of the Commiss ion
to find ground for England to abandon her DO
sition, or to eoncede her liability upon the
Alabama question.
Bordeaux.
Bordeaux, Feb. 8. Further returns of the
election for members of the national assem-
bly, have been received here. Gen. Garabal-
di has been chosen by the constituency of
Nice, Chargarmer in Little and two other
places, and NJ. Jules Simon in Bordeaux
Dufare will represent the constituencies in
the new assembly, and Remusat will repre-
sent two.
Berlin.
Berlin, Feb 10. The Swiss government
has ordered the sale of horses belong to the
cavalry confined in Switzerland.
Sixty-two railway wagons laden with pro-
visions for the French prisoners have arrived
in Switzerland from France.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-11
New York Stock Market.

New YORK. Feb. 10.
Mariposa, 5, do. pft., s1; Canton Co. 731.; Cum.
berland Co.. IS; Western Union Tel Co., ASK ;
Boston Water Power a2s Adams Elk. Co, 81. ;
Wells, Fargo Co., 49, American Merchants Tn.
-; U. 8. Elk. Co., 43a n. Y. Central and Hudson
River, 941s, do scrip, 90b Erie, 22s do. pfd. As;
Harlem, 1876; do. pfd, l26 Reading, sS4; Mich.
Central, ll7a; Lake Shore and Michigan southern
lO4S Chicago \ North Western. 75T; do preferred
s5ss Chicago Rock Island loe,l Mil, b st,Paul
5s's, do preferred, 7ls Toledo Wabash 4 West
ern. 52A Toledo, Wabash h Western preferred,
20; Pittsburg h Fort Wayne, 81; Terre Iiante,
2SH, do. pid. So Alton, MY, do. preid. ~;
Ohio and Miss. 56ls; Boston. Hartford q Er'e' Va
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-11

Patents were issued at the L. s. Patent
Office, Washington, Tuesday Feb. eth, to
the following persons in Augusta: Alfred
Day, assignee to himself and Francis Lyford,
Tor an Improvement on clothes dryers. r.
c. Love, for an improvement on carpenters
work-benches. These patents were obtained
through the patent agency of r. NJ. Mansur,
of this city, who is in company with, and as
sisted by one of the best patent agents resid-
ing in Washington. Persons having anything
to do in the patent busin ess will do we'll to
consult Mr.. Mansur.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-11

The Methodist Society of Waterville have
recently reftted their Sabbath School library
room, and added to their stock many new
and attractive books. The school is in pros
porous condition under the superintendent
II (. r. Drummond, Esq, wide-awake
Sunday school worker, who has the sympathy
and earnest cooperation of the pastor, Rev.
A. S. Ladd, formerly of this city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-11
FROM SAN FRANCISCO,

San Francisco, Feb. 10. Deery beat Dion
in the third game of billiards last night, $50
to AL.
The Stock Exchange in this city sends I'M
mediately $4,000 in aid of the French relief
fund, and the Chamber of Commerce has con-
tributed literally.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-11
FROM BUFFALO,

Buffalo, N. Y, Feb. 10. large con-
course of relations and friends attended to-
day, the funerals of four victims from Buff
falo, Of the late railroad accident at New
Hamburger, to their respective burial places.
1t was extremely affecting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-11

The Fakir will give his closing entertain
uient this evening at Granite Hall. A grand
matinee will be given this afternoon at two
O'Clock, the leading present being a lady's
gold watch. The success of the Fakir during
his stay here has been wonderful, and his en-
tertainments have given the utmost satsfac-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-11

COTTON-sales 235i bales mid. uplands l54.
FLOUR-23000; state 1897 10 round hoop Ohio
WHEAT-64, 900 blu; No. l spring 0O0gOO0 new
No. . do i5lsl57; winter red and amber western,
l5S5l60.
CORN-45,Oooj new mixed western, - as5; old,
OF.
OATS--state $1,000; western 64a67k.
PORK-0O0. new mess, 90 rs d $500. old % OOd
000o. prime, 0000s20.00.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-11

The subject of Rev. Mr.. Moors sermon, at
the Winthrop Street, Universalist Church,
tomorrow evening will be, "The Idea of the
Resurrection-Falsea and True" Rev. S. p.
Smith, Of the N. Y. Theological School, will
preach in that Church in the morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-11

LARD-l2k 9l3X steam; 90 Q 90; kettle.
BUTTER-West'n, Aa22; state, 20940.
WH1SKEY-0OO0; Western free, e3Hg9f.
R1CE-Carolina, 7Hgs.
sUGAR-Porto Rico, oOO0so0; Muscovado, 81 q
10.
MOLASsES-N. o. 57a65.
SP'TS TURPENTINE 81 al00.
ROSIN-2559 260 for strained.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, 912k; refined, Is
TALLOW- sh99.
I'd, -four Sc. Cd, wheat I'd ~ e-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-11

There was horse trot in this city yester-
day afternoon, on the ice above the dam, for
purse Of $25-mile heats best in ). The
horse owned by John Shaw won the first heat
The next three heats and the race were won
by Frank Severances horse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-11

The fair and levee of the South Parish
Society mentioned in our advertising columns,
promises to be very fine affair. The ladies
of the society have been untiring in their ex
ertions to make this entertainment enjoyable
by all who may honor them with their presence.
The singing by Miss Baker, which is so much
admired by all who have listened Ito her fine
voice, we are quite sure will alone be worth
the price of admission.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-11

A gentleman on his way to the reception at
st. Catharines Hall, the other evening asked
the hackman show old this Mrs. St. Catharine
was; he had heorn tell of the lady good
many times" The courteous hackman in
formed the inquirer that he believed she was
about seventy years of age.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-11

A town Sunday school convention will be
holden In Waterville in few weeks A re-
cent meeting Of those interested in the subject
was holden to make arrangements for the
came
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-11

The leading present, splendid set Of par
lor furniture, was drawn by ID. C. Knight,
Messenger to the Courts, at the Fakir's exhi-
bition last evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-11

Thomas Lambard, Esq, of this city,
drives magnificent pair of mat ched horses,
but no better than he deserves
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-11

Mr.. Henry Bailey of this city is engaged in
taking photographs of members of the House
ny sections. When completed they will be
embraced in one picture and fitted for the
sIereoscOpe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-11

The remains of the late Capt L. z. Merrill
have been brought from New Orleans and
inferred in the cemetery at Brunswick. q
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-11
Chicago Produce Market.

CHICAGO, Feb. 10.
FLOUR-spring extras 5.e5a5.7s ....
WHEAT-No. 2, 1233s.
CORN-50.
OATS for No. 2.
RYE-No. 2, s7K.
BARLEY--ds0 for No.2.
MESS PORK-22 so.
LARD-12x.
LIVE HOGS-000a7G0.
RECEIPTs-2OO0 flour, III 900 wheat 5000 corn
1900 oats, 1000 barley, 1880 hogs.
SHIPMENTS-3,0O0 four, II 900 corn, 1000 oats
0OOo barley, 600 hogs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-11
FROM HAVANA.

Havana, Feb. 10. L. s. frigate Congress
sailed for Hayti to-day.
Jesus Delson the rebel general, who lately
surrendered, now acts as guide to the Spanish
troops.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-11

Snow in the Sandy River region is about
two feet deep
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-11
FROM ALBANY.

Albany, n. Y, Feb. 10. Mr.. Tweed SUBJ
mitted report in the Senate this morning,
against the annexation of any portion of West
Chester county to New York
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-11

The Good Templars of Waterville made
sleigh-ride excursion to North Vassalboro on
Thursday evening, and enjoyed themselves
hugely
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-11

There are complaints everywhere of dry
wells and empty cisterns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-11
local ana State Mems.

Fifty-six members of the House are breth-
rem OF the mystic tie.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-11

Book agents are introducing Satan in So
ciety." The old fellow isn't at all bashfnl
and is easily introduced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-11

Cincinnati Produce Markr
CINCINNATI, Feb. 10.
MESS PORK-g22.7j.
LARD-l2x.
BULK MEATS-sides lOsan.
BACON-shOulder, Ok clear rib l2ii sides, Il.
WHISKEY-S7.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-11

A bill providing for railroad to the Aroos-
took has been reported to the Legislature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-11
FROM BELFAST.
Obituary..

Belfast, Feb. TO- Mrs. Alden, wife of
Hon. Hiram o. Alden, President of the Maine
Telegraph Company, died this forenoon,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-11

The medical bill has been referred to the
next Legislature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-11

much worn with hard and constant reading
the Living Age, called by some the best mag
azine of the times besides Blackwood's Mag
azine and many others There is full set of
the North American Review, 1873 volumes,
number of volumes of other Reviews, and
three complete Encyclopedias. About 1000
volumes are taken out of the library every
year. The library is open every Wednesday
and Saturday afternoon. The number of
books added in 1870 was l72. Any one is
permitted to take books from the library,
having equal privileges with a shareholder,
on payment of 80 year, 80 cents less than it
costs shareholders. The library has a per-
manent fund at interest of S. 800, the liberal
gift OF Charles Vaughan, Esq, of Boston,
formerly of Hallowell, and one of the found
ers of the institution. Its income besides
this is derived from assessments and annual
subscriptions An association of ladies has
obtained by subscription and donation about
81, 500 for the erection of Il building, which
they have placed at interest, intending at
future time, when the fund is large enough,
to erect n building suitable for the perma-
nent use of the library Should not the ex-
Augusta to some concentration of effort. look
ing to the establishment of public library in
this city?
Masonic Festival In ReadGeld.
REApFIELD, Feb. 9Th, 1871.
The annual festival of Lafayette Lodge +.
& A. NJ. occurred at their Hall in this place
last evening. In connection with the usual
programme, consisting of singing speaking and
social conversation, &C., was the Installation
of the officers elect for the year ensuing, by
Bro. j. W. Toward NJ. ID. Brother Toward
did his part he always does, in manner
denoting his thorough knowledge of the art
of Masonry, and that he is 4 careful and
zealops workman. We think Bethlehem
Lodge ought to feel proud of him After the
installation the cry of ''high twelve was
heard, and we followed the Marshal to the
Banquet Hall where we found ''lots Of good
things" provided by the ladies, who were
present in ''goodly numbers" and we think
that the occasion was none the less pleasant
because of it. Brother Z. O. Bean said in his
remarks that IF all the ladies were like those
present he could see no reason why they
should not be entrusted with the secrets of
Masonry, and assured brother Toward that if
perchance he might Set out any of the mys-
teries, he need have no fear for he did not
believe they would tell
The following is a list of the officers elected
AL. ,A1,d EArt L. TO- =