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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-01-10
MAINE LEGISLATURE.
Senate.

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Se""e'
MONDAY, jan. 9th'
Met according 10 aulournment.
arayer oy rev. Mr. rkSNLY, OF augusta
necords read and approved.
Inc PRESIDENT announced the joint stand
ing committees which were appointed ana sent
down TO the House, as Joined by that branch
they are MS loliows
See House KeportJ
The following communication was received
from the Governor;
STATE OF MAINE,
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.
Augusta, Jan. 9th ISL. }
To the Senate and House OF R'PfesentaItres.
In pursuance OF resolves OF the Legislature
entitled Resolves in relation to the pubiica-
ton of the Revised Statutes, approved March
2lst 1870, the Revised Statutes OF the state
adopted to take effect on the tirs' day OF Feb
ruary next has been printed but with changes
Of phraseology IN many sections OF chapter
~ to chapter llo inclusive. copy OF Inc
whole work as thus printed IS herewith SUD-
mitted for consideration.
SIDNEY PERHAh.
The communication was read, and
On motion of Mr.. VosE,
ORDERED. That joint select committee
consisting of three on the lrt of the Senate
with such as the House may join, be appoint
ed to which shall be referred the message of
the Governor concerning the revision of the
Statutes. Said committee to examine the
subject matter therein referred TO and report
by bill or otherwise at an early day; and
Messrs. Vose of Waldo. Spaulding of Sag
adahoc, and Foster of Kennebec were APP
pointed said committee.
communication was received from Hon.
VIM. Caldwell, Treasurer of State. transmit
miited an annual statement and account of
the receipts and disbursements of the Treas
ury Department for the year ending Dec. 3lst,
1870.
On motion of Mr.. Minor,
ORDERED, That the report of the Treasurer
be referred to Joint Select Committee of
three on the part of the Senate with such as
the House may join
And Messrs Minot of Kennebec Lane of
Cumberland and Kinks of Hancock were ap.
pointed that committee.
On motion of Mr.. CARyILL,
ORDERED. That the House concurring the
Joint Rules and Orders of 1870, be adopted
rs the Joint Rules and Orders of this Legis
Iature until otherwise ordered.
On motion of Mr. FILLER,
ORDERED, That Joint Select Committee
of three on the part of the Senate with such as
the House may join be appointed on the Gov
ernor's Message who shall report reference
of its several subjects to appropriate commit
tees.
And Messrs. Fuller of Penobscot, Smart
of Waldo and Smith Of Knox were appointed
said committee.
On motion of Mr.. FRENCH of Franklin,
ORDERED, That a joint Select Committee
consisting of three on the part of the Senate,
with such as the House may join, be ap-
pointed to contract with some suitable per-
son or persons, to do the State printing and
binding for the current year, subject to the
approval of the Legislature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-01-10

Looking to others for our standard ofhappi-
ness is the sure way to be, miserable. Our
business is with our own hearts and our own
motives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-01-10

SIGHTSEEING skates are unpopular with
young ladies.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-12-22

GRANT DUFF ON THE INTERNAToNAL.-Mr.
Grant Duff a sturdy and learned Scotchman
Of the ancient Northern stock, who has for
many years past honored his Elgin constitn-
ents by delivering 10 them the best political
recess sermon, has again been In Elgin and
made his annual speech. The speech is not
before rs, but we are not unwilling to believe
that it was good Mr.. Grant Duff Is the Un-
der Secretary Of State for India, aud, so far
as we know, the Duke of Argyll and himself
are both doing reasonably well. Mr.. Grant
Duff, it seems, in his latest Elgln speech went
in strongly for Cobden's free trade policy,
and was the reverse Of complimentary to the
International. How could man of common
sense, like Mr. Grant Duff, find place in his
heart for men who murder unoffending priests
and bishops in cold blood? The International
may have its harmless parsdes, but the
thoughtful, conservative men of these times
like 1t not, and will not have it.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-12-22

NEGRO RAIDS IN THE SoUTH.-We have
reports from Arkansas and Texas which show
that the negroes are making raids into the
small towns and ahooting down white people
Unfortunately. In Lake City, Arkansas, a
mob Of negroes shot dead several persons and
took possession Of the town, which they held
at last accounts, white citizens having fed for
safety. A letter from Tyler, Texas, reports
that raid was made into that place lately by
an armed negro mob, who shot right and left
among unarmed white people, killing two
prominent citizens and wounding others. This
is dangerous business for Sambo, for it Is
likely to lead TO reaction which will in
evitably drive him TO the wall, If 1t do not ex-
terminate him altogether. peace" is mani
testify the negro's, as well as the white mans,
policy Ia the South, and the sooner they agree
upon that point the better 1t will be for all
classc-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-12-22
T TRIPLE SHEET


PAGE.
1-Advertisements,
2-Adverrlsements.
3-Dr. Livingstone: The Expedition Of the sew
YORK HERALD in Quest OF the Great African
Personnel OF the Enterprise and the Forces
Composing 1t; Into the wilds ana Travelling
BILE Makata swamp; Sickness Death, Deser.
ton aud Losses on the Route; Livingstone
Reported at uJli; special Report Of the
hon-Literature- General GranCs Pard6ns-
Badly Burned-Bishop Versus Priest.
4-Christmas shopping: How to Get About It and
Where 70 GO; the Philosophy OF Giving Pres
ents-Hollday Liierature: Songs Stories ana
Public school Receptions in Harlem~Free
Fright In GIN Aill-"Nobby Clarkn Again In
S-Europe: Thanksgiving Day in the Capital OF
the German Empire; The Russian Press on
Prince Alexis Reception in America; Robert
London Republicans Congress: Summers
Presidential One-Term Amendment to the
constitution; The Amnesty Bill In the Senate
ADdul-Aziz Khan to Plus IX.-Tne North
Pole-Burglars Banied.
6-Edi!orlsls: Leading Article, "The Prospect OF
Returning 10 Specie Paymentsr-PersOnal In.
teligence-Amusemenl Announcements.
s-TeleGraphic News from SPAIN Russia, Germany,
and Cuba -Tne Cold snap-Aiexia aud tho
S-The Wharton Trial The Second Analysis Of
the Generals stomach; Discovery OF Anti
mony or Arsenlc.Kenouncng the World
trouer Connoly-Tne Fourth Avenue Man.
trap-BrooKlyn Public Places-The Proposed
Storage Reservoir for Brooklyn-Another
Jersey "Ring''-Ihe Arkansas Revolution
Third Avenue Car Transfer Tickets-The
Kentucky Public Library Lottery billiards
Shocking Railroad Accident-Prevent the
Horses from Slipping.
0-Our shipping Interest: Iron Steamship and
Ferry boat Building al Chester, Pa.-lmpor-
tant Decision in the United States Supreme
Court Relative to Commercial Travellers
Navy Reorm-sucide of an Emigrant-Carry-
ing Concealed Weapons-Assault Upon Po-
hceman-Financial and Commercial Reports
Domestic and European Markets-The Yerkes
Case-MarrlaQcs and Deaths.
1O-Washington: Proclamation by the President on
Spanish Reciprocity: the Senate's Set-T0 OF
Amnesty-The Havana MISUNDERSTANDING
to Judge Barrett-South Carolna-Ratroad
MISUNDERSTANDING Observation-Disclosures.
ments-
11-Indian Pension Frauds: Interesting Report OF
the Commission Appointed to Inquire into
Matters Among the Cnerokees-Thc YOrKvtlle
Police Jnsiiceship Controversy Proceedings In
the Courts Trtai OF Miner, tine Alleged C0un-
terfeter-The United States Mint az Philadel-
pha-Ftghung the Tger-The Eighth National
Bank
l2-Brookyn AGairs-Death Of One OF the japanese
students in Troy-City Governmcnt-Adver-
tsements.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-12-22


II our Russian guests Fad happened to
nave been In this city yesterday, they must
nave been satisfied with the Siberian and
Kamschatka-like character of the weather.
1t was decidedly the champion s'cold snap" Of
the season, and II that venerable old gray
beard, the "oldest inhabitant," can point to
severer day, let him s'trot it out" The aver
age temperature in the city yesterday was
thirty-two degrees below that of the same day
last year. Besides, the streets and the side
walks were so slippery, and the pedestrians
and horses SO poorly prepared for this sudden
Introduction of the ''sliding scale" into loco
motion, that many a fall of human aud dumb
creatures was the consequences. Down went
the people, down went the thermometer aud
down went the gold market. The only things
that appeared to have had an upward ten
dency were the prices of Christmas turkeys,
fars and fuel, although we must confess that the
coal merchants, thus far the present season,
have exhibited little more of the milk OF
human kindness than has been their wont in
similar biting weather. We refer to our
weather reports this morning with full conf
dence that "Old Probabilities" has done full
justice to the occasion, and, pointing to the
state of the thermometer Cat one degree
below zero), he can triumphantly exclaim,
sHow is that for low?"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-12-22

THE SUFFERINss OF THE Pooh in this fear
fully cold weather, with their scanty supplies
of food, clothing and fuel, must be dreadful.
The time has come when our charitable socie-
ties and citizens, who can and are willing to
afford relief, should proceed to some syste-
matte relief measures. The great revolution
In our city government among its immediate
consequences, has stopped the usual winter
supplies to thousands of poor people, and
should this bitter weather continue we shall
have before long an unprecedented amount Of
distress among our destitute classes and cor
responding increase of crime in all Its various
forms. Systematic measures for the relief Of
the destitute 10 this view of the subject should
be at once undertaken by our active philan-
thropists.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-12-22


Our Geographic columns this morning reveal
the fact that new ministry has been almost
completed in Spain. Sagasta is President Of
the Council and Minister OF the Interior. NAL
campo, who has retired from the first place in
the Cabinet, reappears as Minister of the
Marine. Admiral Topete and Sefor Augulo
hesitate as to whether they will serve or
retire. In this new programme of Cabinet
does not appear. Gorilla is popular
tavorite and so long as he is left out,
or chooses to remain out In the cold there
must be trouble. 1t is pity that great ma
ton like Spain should be ruined by miserable
politicians. The present troubles of Amadeo
are the result of political jealousies, and of
nothing else. The progressists are the most
powerful party in Spain to-day. But Sagasta
is q pr0gresist0, and 80 is Gorilla and be-
cause these two men cannot agree great and
hopeful party is losing its chances and Spain,
under what seemed at one time favorable
auspices, is finding progress impossible. But
how can Spain hope to succeed 80 long as she
is without the sympathy of the civilized world
Without the sympathy Of the civilized world
she must remain 80 long as she owns Cuba and
slavery exists on that island. Why is the
silver-tongued and liberty-loving CASTELAR, so
unpronounced about slavery? Spain is in great
and gross darkness, and what is to become Of
her no man can tell.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-12-22

tinuously. By the oath Of May over two nun
dred and seventy-eight miles were traversed,
and the dangerous land Of Wagogo was
entered. Up to this period the countries OF
Wakarni, Wakwere, Wadoe, Wasegura, Wasa-
CARA and Wahehe had been gone over /; the
rivers Kingani, Ungerengeri Little Makata,
Great Makata, Rudewa and Mukondokwa had
been crossed; the sources of three rivers
found out, and one lake discovered.
The Arab village of Kwihara, in Unyany-
embe, was reached on the 3Oth day of May,
and in this place the expedition halted, after
having travelled FIVE hundred and twenty-five
miles in eighty-four days. 1t is from this
Arab village, far away from civilization, in
the wilds of Africa, amid q strange people
and hemmed in on all sides by the surround
ings of barbarism, that the HERALD cor
respondent writes us the first tidings he has
heard of DR.. Livingstone. 81 saw the Mus
ungu at Ujji, last year. He lived in the
next tent to me. He has long white mus
tache and was very fat" said Salim bin
Rashead to our correspondent. 1.-THE Mus
ungu has gone to Marrierna," replied the
Sheikh Abdulah bin Washib to the queries
put to him. II lived with him at Ujiji. His
men have deserted him. He had nothing
with him to buy food for long time. He is
q very old man and very fat too" answered
Skeikh Thanh bin Massoud. These and like
answers did the correspondent receive from
the native chiefs regarding the great traveller.
From all the information received, which is
detailed in our correspondents report IN an
other page, there Is every reason to believe
that Dr. Livingstone is alive, and though age,
fatigue, hardship and want have laid their
marks upon him, yet he lives, and the labors
of his years will yet enrich science and add to
the general information of the world. The
work of the expedition, however, Is not yet
completed, the journey not yet ended. The
point, however, has been reached from which
new departure will be taken. Onward is
still the cry, and deeper still into the wastes
must the journey yet be carried. The mission
80 favorably commenced, SO theoretically per-
severed in, SO courageously upheld must
crown its enterprise with success ere the an
nouncement can be made to the world that the
goal is won, and that the great traveller
whose name is q home word throughout the
universe has been saved or has sunk to
lonely grave among the wilds of Africa.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-12-22
Bismarck's Reclamation Against Frencb
Outrage.

Outrage.
The Premier of Germany has despatched q
note of ominous import to Paris. He has adj
dressed the German Ambassador in France
officially on the subject of the outrages which
are perpetrated by the French people against
Prussan soldiers serving in the Army Of Occu-
patton. He announces that Germany is be-
coming ''exasperated," and threatens retalia-
ton on the offenders, in her name, If the cause
of complaint is not abated. The Prince
Premier states that French hostages viii be
seized in future in the pledged territory If the
assassins, who fleefrom the scene of their crime
into the other provinces of the republic, are
not delivered by the French authorities to tho
Prussians for punishment. Bismarck declares,
finally, that if these ''horrible outrages" do
not cease the Prussian Army of Occupation
will be increased in force aud the expense and
burden Oft support-which France has to pay
under the treaty of peace-be doubled. In
words such as these France is made to expe-
rience the v9 oictis Of military conquest In
its fullest force and severity and as 1t has been
recorded in the earliest history of army tor
rorism, unchanged The exercise Of the wild
justice of revenge is terrible crime against
humanity d-blooded assassination still
more horrible. The Imperialism, or impe-
rionsness of triumphant soldiers serving a.
an army Of occupation in q foreign country is
very exacting-sometimes unreasoning, fire.
quently unjust. Crime is often provoked
among the conquered by the conduct OF the
victors. The enforcement Of an iron-rule
martial law against people-the innocent
and guilty alike-rarely cures 1t. Perhaps
no foreign army serving in strange land,
among persons speaking an unknown tongue,
has been kept strictly and healthly in hand
by its commanders since Arthur Wellesley led
the British troops to triumph on the European
peninsula and disciplined them in Spain
after some 'looting" to be sure-for the prac.
tice Of self denial at Waterloo.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-12-22

We give to-day couple more in.salmcnts
of our usual annual articles on the more SAIL
ent features of Christmas trade. One Of them
deals with the general character Of holiday
commerce, and will be found to present
readable review of its more pleasant aspects,
as well as very good defence Of the custom
Of Christmas interchange of presents. We
can imagine no more graceful way of honoring
the birth of Him who said, 'It is more blessed
to give than to receive" than by thus expend-
ing few dollars once year in substantial
tokens of kindly and genial feeling. Trifes Of
the smallest intrinsic value, thus presented,
become dearly cherished symbols of affection
and regard, and strengthen the ties Of kindred
and Of friendship into almost indissoluble
bonds. Though the custom, at least in some
States, is comparatively new one, we trust
It will never in the future be allowed to fall
into desuetuds. Every good man feels that
the most sacred treasures he can call
his own are the memories of happy
childhood. And merest passing review of
the delight with which Christmas gifts brighten
the faces of the little ones of whom He
whose coming we are about to celebrate ex-
pressly called himself the Good Shepherd, is
Of itself the most eloquent and the most
effective argument in favor of this pleasant
custom.
We especially commend to the notice of our
readers the article on Christmas gift books.
The stock seems this year far richer than ever
before-in imitation, perhaps, of the English
market. All that art and genius can do to in
struct, refine and amuse has been lavished
upon these charming productions, many of
which are specially appropriate to the season,
and We trust that they will have large sale.
A good and beautiful book is, after all, the
best and most durable Of gifts. What other
present Is there, except, perhaps, fine pic
ture, that could possibly endure for hundreds
of years9 Yet such is the happy fate of many
precious volume; and we hope that many
book now damp from the press, and to be
given away ON Monday, will be priced centu-
RIGS hence as q precious heirloom.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-12-22

THE MrKADo or JAPAN has visited num-
Der Of the foreign residents in the empire.
His Highness enjoys this new phase Of his
everyday life vastly. He will become still
more popular in consequence. About New
Years Day OF 1873 he will have learned what
silly non-progressives and ridiculous old fogies
his imperial ancestors have been.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-12-22

FROM JAPAN we have the very interesting
intelligence that 1t is proposed to send twenty
one native young ladies, daughters Of Daimios,
to America for the purpose Of finishing their
education. American young gentlemen Of
aristocratic tendencies must not s'speak all at
once" Ladies' educational establishments
will be on the 0ui vioo.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-12-22

A RUSSIAN OFFICIAL PRESS ORGAN, which
has just appeared In st. Petersburg, explains
Minister Catacazy's removal from Washing
ton on purely personal grounds, while it reaf-
firms tn fact of the existence of good rela-
tlans between Russia and the United STATES.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-12-22

NEW ORDER OF SOUTHERN ARIsToCRACY.-
A correspondent Of the Mobile Register, writ
ing from West Florida, refers to a class of
society there known as the ''logocracy" 1t
is said to be the peer of the cottonocracy in
wealth and influence, and to be Of the regular
Give oak" stamp.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-12-22

pie twenty millions or so year. The proper
way. as was said, is to make the national banks
redeem their notes in specie or in greenbacks,
compelling them to hold enou III for whichever
might be demanded, and then, we venture to
say, little specie would be called for and the
legal tenders would be always at par with
gold.
But to facilitate specie payments and main
tain them it is important to reduce taxation to
the lowest point possible, to remove this bur-
den from industry and to give an impetus to
production and trade. The immense revenue
and expenditures of the government are de-
pressing. They have no effect in improving
lis credit, but tend rather to damage it. If
the government would cut off hundred mil
lions or so of taxation, come down TO strict
economy in all the departments and call only
for small surplus revenue for q sinking fund
for the national debt, we have no doubt its
credit would rise greatly both at home and
abroad, and specie payments would be estab-
lished without fear of revulsion. We have
boundless NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. which are in
and the world is conscious Of that. 1t is only
necessary to show that we know how to use
them properly in order to inspire confidence.
And this really is the great question. Fnan-
cial success with nations depends upon conf
dence, as with individuals. To reach and
sustain specie payments does not require an
enormous revenue and Treasury full of un-
profitable capital, but wise and economical
administration of the national finances All
the circumstances of our condition and the
times favor return to specie basis, and
Congress cannot do better than to turn its at
tention seriously to this subject. We see no
reason why there should not be resumption
next spring or summer, at the latest, and if
the measures can be matured this might be
reached earlier. Universal amnesty and
return to specie payments will CLOSE up the
war effectually and impal the country on in
its career of progress and prosperity.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-12-22

GOLD lost.-Gold declined yesterday to
1881, the lowest point since June %, 1862,
when the price ranged from 1851 to Iosa.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-12-22
Personal Intelligence.

General F. d. Calender, OF the United States Army.
has quarters at the Metropolitan Hotel.
Commander Il. B. Lowry, OF the United states
Navy Is at the Everett House.
General Il. W. Leavenworth, Of Syracuse, Is
quartered at the st. Nicholas HOTEL
Judge Amasa ]. Parker yesterday arrived from
Albany. at the New York HOTEL
E. M. Hughes, OF the United States Navy, has
quarters at the Grand Central Hotel.
Charles Marseilles OF the Boston Journal. is
among yesterdays arrivals at tine st. Nicholas
Hotel
Judge Miller, OF Hudson. is sojourning at the st.
Nicholas Hotel.
state Senator William NJ Ely Of Binghamton, b
temporarily residing az the Fifth Avenue Hotel.
Henry wells, OF Aurora, the head OF tle great firm
OF carriers Wells, Fargo b Co, is among the ar
rivals at the Fifth Avenue Hotel.
Congressman Fernando Wood yesterday returned
to the city and Is stopping at the Gilsey House.
Wayne Mcveagh, OF Harrisburg Pa. Is stopping
at the Brevoort House, He has but lately returned
from Constantinope, where he occupied the posi-
ton OF Minister Resident.
The Marquis Albert Tucisa Camerano, Of Italy,
has taken apartments at the New York HOTEL
II. B. Plant OF Georgia. is at the Gisey House
Mr.. Pant Is superintendent Of the Southern branch
OF the Adams Express.
speaker Blaine yesterday came to the city and
took quarters at the Grand central Hotei. ne WV
leave for his home to-day.
Personal Notes.
Miss Tenny Groe has been appointed Postmistre@
at Bradford. Va.
Hon. 8. s. Cox, N. G., ofNew Yorks VIII start fora
holiday trip home In few days
-orace Greeley and Rev. w. II. II. Murray will
lure in winsted, Conn.,, this season.
fhe "Great American Traveller" Daniel Pratt.
VIII rest for some time In Manchester, N. H. wnera
he has been arrested for vagrancy.
Miss Charlotte Cushman Is building cottage as
Newport. r. H. which is to cost $4,000. 1t ls so
planned that all the rooms arc octaQona.
Hon. samuel Hooper. M. O., OF Massachusetts,. Will
leave washington Immediately on the adjournment
OF Congress- 10 spend the holidays at his nome.
A Mrs Smythe, OF Indianapolis Ind, nov has
her NTH husband, and yet she haa mover changed
her name. she was born Smith, her first nus
band was named Smith, her se0Ond Schmidt, her
third Smyth her fourth Syaiths ana her present
Smvthe,