Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-05-27
From ashington.

Washington, May 20. The Young Mems
Christian Association Convention, this \. NJ,
adopted resolutions in favor OF the observance
of the second Sunday in November next as
day of special prayer for Divine blessing up
on the work of the Association, and for APP
pointing delegates to the Worlds Convention
of the Association in London next fall and of
continuing the publication Of the monthly
organ OF the Association. The Committee
on Resolutions reported it inexpedient to
adopt resolutions relating to woman's work,
as the subject was covered in the resolution
of the Portland COMMUNICATING to the
use OF tobacco, and the erection of com
mon temple, as the plan proposed does not
seem sufficiently matured. Resolutions in
favor of a better observance of the Sabbath,
and recommending Christian work among
prisoners in Jails, were recommended for
adoption. Upon the adoption of the money
topIc President Wannanaker ated that he
had no doubt that of the one hundred and
nine associations which had disbanded duri
the year, at least ninetenths failed because
of mistakes in their management. There
was not merchant present who would not
be bankrupt in six months if he allowed his
business to be managed like some of the as
socatlons. He spoke of the value of the
Press, even if it misrepresented them, they
should go to the papers and get them to pub
fish articles in relation TO their work He
urged that the fees be low, SO low that the
poor might be able TO become members He
would not condemn fairs as a means of OBJ
tanning money, but his experience was that
when time and trouble was counted, they
were expensive, and with two exceptions lee
lures had failed in Philadelphia. The best
plan in that city was the subscription plan.
He would have good man, not one unable to
retain his place In the counting room, but
bright active man, who would canvass the
community and not rest until he succeeded
He cited case in Philadelphia where he start
ed out to obtain SIG, 900, and at the last meet
ing the managers reported over 500 in excess
of the amount needed. He would rely mainly
on the subscriptions, and urged them to stick
10 whatever plan they undertook. and not
spend money until it was raised.
The Senate remained in executive session
this afternoon from few minutes past one
till SIX o'clock, the subject discussed being
connected with the treaty of Washington,
though the exact form of the proposition is
not known. 1t is certain, however, that the
debate was not terminated and the Senate
will meet at noon tomorrow, though it is
doubtful if it adjournS that day. A number
of Senators have lett Washington and it may
be necessary to summons some of them back,
in order to secure a quorum to ratity an ad-
ditional treaty between the United States and
Great Britain, defining more clearly some of
the provisions of the naturalization treaty.
Assistant Secretary of the Interior Cowan,
has assumed his official duties.
member of the Indian Peace Commits
sion will be sent to feed the starving Apaches
and Arizonas, as soon as they can be brought
npcn the reservations.
The trial of representative Bowen for big
amy, has been postponed till Tuesday in con-
sequence of Hines of his counsel.
/ Minister Washburn telegraphs to-day that
there is fighting in the remote parts of Paris
and there are some new fires. The Ameri
cans and their property are all safe.
Gov Scott of South Carolina had lone
interview with President Grant this forenoon
in which he said that there was no necessity
for putting the State under martial law ant
thot the good state of things among the bet
ter classes of citizens was enough to put dowI
the ku-klux.
W. J. Brooks resident of this city, aged 8
years, committed suicide by shooting himsel
in the temple with a revolver, in the presenc
of his atfianced. lie had beea drinking 70
some time, but promised her to reform. IL
was conversing on the sabject tonight, whe
saying he would kill himself, suddenly DIRE,
pistol and committed the deed.