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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-09-11
The Railroad Money.

EDITOR JOURNAL: The Chief Engineers
attempt to parry the charge of receiving and
retaining money paid by the Railroad Co.
for the use of the city's fire department prop
erty, is absolutely futile. The charge was
made, and CAN BE ESTABLISHED AT THE OF
FIcE OF THE TREASURER OF THE COMPANY
in this city, a certificate from every other Off
cial of the road to the contrary notwithstand-
ing. FIREMAN.
Do the people of the Capital of Maine want
man for Representative WHO, ACCORDING TO
HIS OWN VOLUNTARY CONFESSION TO LIVING
WITNESSES, put several hundred dollars al
lowed as DISCOUNT on large invoice of hose,
into his own pocket and keeps it there still
The copperheads seem to want him, but do
the People?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-09-11

mttee to notify all ale dealers that they fi1tist
stop selling, which the committee did, and the
result is there is now no ale, as far as known,
sold there. They are determined to entirely
stop the liquor traffic if possible.
The Telegraph says there were eleven
young men examined on the 3lst ulto., for
admission to the Freshmen class in Bowdoin,
and they were all admitted, making the total
number of Freshmen AZ. 1t is probable that
enough more will be admitted at the COM
mencement of the term, to run the class near
ly if not quite up to so members. Three or
four have entered the Sophomore class, and
more are to present themselves for examina-
ten, SO there will be an accession of six stu
dents to that class. Chas. ii. Moore of Lew
iston, graduate of the class of 20, has been
elected Tutor in Greek and Rhetoric, an ex-
ceilent selection as we think Moore having
sustained fine scholarly reputation in col
lege and being admirably fitted for an in
structor. Moore accepts. Mr.. Chapman will
confine himself to instruction in Latin, and
will take the outside classes in this depart
ment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-09-11

The Times describes the new passenger car
Of the Knox & Lincoln Railroad just COM
pleted at the company's works in Bath, as a
beauty. This is the first car Of the kind that
has been built by the company, and bears the
Bath autograph" 1t is certainly creditable
to the workmen employed, it being solid,
thorough and workmanlike in eryparticular.
tits somewhat smaller than ordinary passenger
cars, having only fourteen windows on side,
is of the monitor style, with all the recent i'm
provements as to ventilation, window clasps,
sittings, &C. The finish is elegant, paneled in
ash, black-walnut, and cherry woods. The
settees are beautifully cushioned in crimson
and emerald plush. The ornamental decora-
ton is in good taste both without and within,
and the whole car is a solid piece of work
and shows that skill and enterprise are equal
in Bath to the making of railroad car, as
well as to the building Of ship.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-09-11

About thirty persons gathered at the hall
of the Dirigo Base Ball club, on Saturday
evening, agreeably to the call for demo-
cratic caucus. l.. B. Brown of the Standard,
was made chairman, and Frank Davis, Sec
rotary. Mr.. Bradbury entertained the au-
dience by the reading of an "Owed' of rare
merit, which we take occasion to notice else
where, after which Mr.. Pillsbury moved that
the democracy sustain the nominees of the
self-styled "Labor Reform party as candi-
dates for representatives. This proposition
was accepted and the caucus adjourned to
" Meonian Hail." The action was a
mere matter of form, as it is well understood
that the self-styled labor reformists and the
democrats are one and the same thing, except
that the democracy seem to be playing second
fiddle. The caucus was Peleg's side show,
and very slim one at that.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-09-11
ST ATE NEW S.

The Sherman Voice, a little newspaper
published at Sherman, in Aroostook county,
is to be removed to Caribou village, and en-
larged.
Mechanical industry, stimulated by railroad
facilities-rapid and cheap transportation
must be our principal dependence for an in
crease of population and wealth. Manufac-
turing establishments are what we need in
Houlton, to give employment to our young
men and women, and to make a market for
the surplus farm products. Shall we have
them? [Houlton Times.
A couple of dogs owned by Mrs. Stevens
of Gorham village, got loose few days since
and made a raid on the sheep in the vicinity.
They killed ten sheep in one flock and three
in another. The dogs were killed and the
sheep settled for. Splendid dogs!
The town of Wilton is now free from the
sale of intoxicating drinks; not even cider or
beer are anywhere to be purchased.
The Biddeford Journal says that one of the
night watchmen in a cotton mill in that city
in the course of the time he is on duty, from
P. NJ. to II l-2 A. M, walks a distance of
seven and half miles
When Bridgton people return from their
bridal tours, they are met at the depot by the
Post of the Grand Army and the brass band.
Schooner Mary Collins, built in Brewer in
1866, is reported ashore on the South Break
ers Darien, Ga, and it is said to be doubtful
if she can be got off. The M. c. is 224 tons
register and was when wrecked, on the way
from Savannah to Satilla River, in ballast.
A correspondent of the Wing writes that
the store, dwelling house and stable in Etna,
owned and occupied by G. w. II. Cookson,
were completely destroyed by fire Thursday
night, with all their contents. The family
lost all their clothing, and barely escaped
with their lives from the flames. The caus g
of the fire is unknown. Loss very heavy, as
the store contained large stock of goods
Insured for $1,000.
On Friday morning, an old house in Cas-
tine, owned by Dea. Hatch, and lately occu-
pied as boarding house, was destroyed by
fire. This house was over hundred years
old, and was occupied by British officers at
one time during the Revolutionary war.
The Sagadahoc Base Ball club of Bowdoin-
ham, and the Sunrise Of Brunswick, recently
played a match game, the latter club winning
by a score of 20 to Is.
Monmouth, through the Lewiston Journal.
may claim the championship for falls without
injuries. A little daughter of Robt. Gilman,
Esq, few days since, fell distance of IL
feet, from chamber window to the hard
and stony ground, without sustaining any
harm. A son of Mr.. Ensign Benner, only 2
years old, fell from stable window, Is feet
above the solid drive way or entrance. The
little fellow jumped up and said, ''papa's baby
fell" The world may look for rival to
Sam Patch in that youth.
The Riverside Echo says that the Good
Templars of Waterville recently chose COM
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-09-11
From Mexico.

City of Mexico, Aug. 80. 1t is reported
on good authority that the partizans of Lardo
have Joined Jaurez, in which case the re-
election of the latter as Priest is certain.
Prominent federal Chiefs Vargas, Guergoga
and Martinez are prepared to issue pronun-
ciamento Immediately if Jaurez is declared
Priest
The Merchants of Tampico refuse to pay
the government duties exacted from them by
the revolutionists and troops in consequence
of the closing of the Commercial Houses
The people are alarmed at the Merchants
protesting, and the conduct of the govern
ment is likely to result in an open declaration
of opposition.
Much excitement exists in this city respect.
ing the first meeting of Congress, and fears
of conspiracy and revolution prevail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-09-11
Telegraph News in General.

Richmond, Va, 8. Over fifteen million
dollars of the State debt has been funded to
date, being one-third of the whole debt.
Topeka, Kan, 9. A number of Eastern
papers having published statements regarding
Kansas lands, Gov. Harvey states that there
are millions of acres of good land in Kansas
under the premption or homestead law In
the eastern part of the State longer settled
lands can be purchased at from S. to $40
per acre.
Several fast horses from Chicago and St.
Louis, and the celebrated stallion Rhode
Island, belonging to Senator Sprague, are to
attend the State Fair
Bangor, Me-, .. The democrats this eve
ming nominated for candidates for representa-
tives Gorham L. Boynton, Amos NJ. Roberts
and VIM. I. Pearson.
The examination of John Jellison was helC
for an alleged attempt to poison his wife, or
the night of the 18th of August, by giving hel
strychnine, was concluded yesterday before
Judge Clark of the Police Court, and result
ed in the discharge of the respondent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-09-11
GENERAL NEWS.

Tennessee has genuine albino, the child
OF black parents.
The new style of dress in three colors are
called the patchwork costumes"
Vice-President Colfax announces himself
"unqualifedly in favor of Grants re-nomina-
ton"
John Bright wants to have nothing to do
with public affairs for year.
The grasshoppers have done more damage
IN Maine than in all the other States nut to-
gether.
The crop Of tobacco is now being cut in
the Miami valley, Ohio, and is the largest
ever raised there.
Senator Wilson of Massachusetts has re-
turned from Europe.
Wisconsin newspaper office has received
pair of eggs bound together by ligature,
after the manner of the Siamese twins.
physician in Michigan took poor boys
coat, pantaloons, and vest in payment foI
professional services.
The Rothschilds have been engaged as
bankers one hundred years. The present
partners propose to have grand centennial
jubilee.
The Wisconsin paper are rejoicing over
Washburn's nomination for Governor. They
speak of it as the shore harbenger of victory.
A correspondent in Germany mentions
eighteen quarts of beer apiece as the average
evenings tpple for Germans.
Hon. James F. Wilson has consented to be
candidate for the United States Senator
from Iowa.
An ingenious toy for children is a small
steamer which explodes by machinery, scat
tering the passengers in every direction.
The editor of the Canton Register claims
to have seen stalk of corn, in Banner town.
ship, bearing nine perfect ears of corn.
A Lawrence (Mass.) paper announces
that its price in future will be ten dollars
line for printing "Lines on the Death of Little
Tommy" or any other youth.
Some people love others SO much better
than themselves that they are vastly more
concerned about their neighbors' affairs than
about their own.
Some Judge in some Court, held some
where, had occasion some days ago to say to
an officer: "Tell that man to take off his
hat" The wearer ofthe hat happened to be
a lady, and her head-dress 'sailor' of the
latest style.
Among the lamplighters in Milwaukee,
Wis, is a little girl, ten years old, who
makes her rounds in all kinds of weather, and
runs up the ladder like a squirrel, while her
elderly mother watches for her safety below
A rural Virginian, while in Richmond, the
other day, demanded of an acquaintance
what right the statue of Henry Clay had in
that 'squar?'" and 'What bisness had the
Legislator lettin' it be put thar? What had
Henry Clay ever done, that statue of him
should be made? He wasn't Democrat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-09-11
NEW ENGLAND FAIR.

Among the premiums of the New England
Fair are the following to Maine parties
Ayshire-Sweepstakes, society medal, for
best bull, to Nathan Dane, Kennebunk, for
brewster" First premium for bulls of 3
years and upwards, diploma and S25, to Ma
than Dane, Kennebunk, for brewster"
Acknowledgements best bull, to II. c..
Burleigh, Fairfield, for Compton Lad"
Bulls years, first premium, same party for
same. Bulls, years, first premium to Geo.
E. Shores, Waterville, for "Young Hero"
Bulls, year, first premium to w. Z. Blake,
West Waterville, for "sWateryille Hero !" Sec
ond to Geo E. Shores, Waterville, for "Col.
Cochrane. Bull calves, first premium to Ii.
{. Burleigh, Fairfield, for Grown Prince !"
second to w. p. Blake, West Waterville, for
"Colfax." Cows, sweepstakes, same party
for ''Nellie." Cows, years, first premium
same party for same; second to same party
for Fannie third to II. C. Burleigh, Fair
field, for "Verbena" Cows, 3 years, first
premium, same party, for ''Hebe :" second,
Geo. +. Shores, Watervile, for NECKLACE"
Cows, years, first premium, w. p. Blake,
West Watervill, for Stately" second to
same party, for ''Verbena;' third to Geo. Z.
Shores, Waterville, for Gentle" Cows,
year, first premium, II. C. Burleigh, Fair
field, for ''Verbena." Heifer calves, first
premium to same party; second to George E.
Shores, Waterville; third to w. p. Blake,
West Watervlle. Herd, first premium to H.
c. Burleigh, Fairfield; second to George Z.
Shores, Waterville.
Worker oxen, five years old.-First, Geo.
E. Shores, Waterville I'd, S. & w. Warren.
Six years olds, W. II. Andrews, Saco.
A sale of blood stock took place Thursday.
Among the sales were the following
A Durham bull, Kennebec Lad, two years
old, bred by Levi A. Dow of Waterville, was
sold to Mr.. Wordsworth of Livermore Falls
for SIS.
Abraham 3D." a Jersey bull, three years
old, belonging to the National Military Asy-
um, at Togus, was sold for S75 to a gentle
man from this State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-09-11

The Mail says that the third session of the
Waterville Union Sabbath School Association
will be held in Waterville, commencing with
children's meeting at the Baptist church, at
six o'clock Sabbath evening, Sept. 18th, to be
followed by addresses to the people generally,
and discussions, question box. &c. The fol-
lowing Monday afternoon, at 2 l2 o'clock,
and evening at I, sessions will be held at the
Congregational Church. Subjects of impor-
lance and Of interest to the public will be dis
cussed. While all who are interested in the
Sabbath Schools in the vicinity are expected
to be present, special invitation in ex-
tended to those who are not interested in this
work. Speakers from out of town are ex-
pected
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-09-11

A meeting of the Trustees and Alumni Of
Oak Grove Seminary was held Saturday. The
following board of Trustees was elected;
Eben Frye, vassalboro'; Levi Jones, Win
throp; Chas. NJ. Bailey, Winthrop; William
Taber, Unity; and Charles b. Gates, NJ. D.,
East Vassalboro. Something over $4,000
was spent during the past year in making i'm
provements in the buildings. The rooms are
now neat, and furnished with good sets Of
furniture. A fine chamber set was given to
the Principal, Mr.. Jones, by his scholars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-09-11
From Nebraska.

Omaha, 10. Members of the Nebraska
Constitutional Convention are addressing the
people in different parts Of the State in favor
Of new constitution, which adoption is
doubtful.
The republicans will have majority in one
branch of the Wyoming Legislature, which
was largely democratic last year. In Lara
more county, which gave large democratic
majority, one.sixsh of the votes were cast by
women,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-09-11

The route of the proposed railroad from
this city to Wiscasset will furnish new line
from Boston to the capital of the State. Wis
casset has, it is claimed, the best harbor in
the State,-open summer and winter,-and it
is of vital Importance to that ancient town that
the road be constructed. The vast manufac-
turing interest of Augusta, there being water
power here larger than that in Lowell, requires
this road, and the road is now in the hands Of
parties who will proceed at once with its con-
struction. 1t opens up rich valley, that of
the Sheepscot river, which has hitherto had
no railroad facilities. All the towns on the
route will assist by subscriptions, and in
constructing, the road will have its terminus
here or at Gardiner. How shall our people
decide it?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-09-11
TO THE VOTERS OF AUGUSTA.

CITY CLERKS OFFICE,
Augusta, Me-, Aug. %, ISL
YOU are hereby notified to assemble at your re-
l. spective Ward Rooms on Monday September l. /,
at 10 O'Clock, a. NJ, then and there to give in your
votes for the following officers viz Fora Governor
OF the state for two Senators for the Seventh Sen
atorial District for two Representatives the Leg
islature, for County Commissioner, County Treas
urer, CLERK of Courts, and Register of Deeds.
The Polls to be closed at 4 O'Clock z. NJ.
The Board of Aldermen will be in open session
Tor the purpose of correcting the lists of voters and
OF receiving evidence of the qualifications of vot-
ers whose names are not on the lists, on Thursday,
Friday and saturday preceding the day OF election,
from nine O'Clock a. Nj. to one o'clock p NJ. ON
Saturday afternoon the Board of Aldermen will be in
session from two to four O'Clock.
t&wte l.. H. TiTCOMB, City Clerk,
City papers please copy.]
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-09-11
Races.

Saratoga, N. Y, 8. Nearly everybody has
remained over to see the regetta tomorrow,
and the hotels are crowded The crews took
their regular exercise to-day on the lake and
are in good condition. A light rain fell this
evening, but there are indications of clear
weather. Pools sold on Saturday night at
about $l25 for Saddler to S55 for Fields in
the single scull race. Doubts are sustained
about Coulters standing. Fred Mann of the
Mckee crew is i'll and his place will be filled
by Geo. Werner of Pttsburg.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-09-11
EATERN RAILROAD DISASTER IN.
INQUEST,

ANSSA1S1s
Boston, 8. The Coroners Jury on the
Eastern Railroad disaster, after being in ses-
sion until o'clock this morning agreed upon
a verdict which was transmitted to Coroner
Forsyth, and approved by him about 4
o'clock this afternoon. The following is the
verdict: That the persons then and there
lying dead, came to their death through
collision of trains on the Eastern Railroad, at
about 20 minutes past o'clock, on the eve
ming of the 26th day of August near the rail
road depot. Now the Jurors further find
that the direct collision was the negligence of
John S. Rowland, conductor of the Beverly
train, upon which said persons were thus
killed, and Ashbel S. Brown, engineer of the
colliding Pullman train. The former failed
to notify the latter by signal or otherwise that
his, the said Nowland's train had been delayed
on the road after starting about 90 minutes,
and said Rowland would have known had he
consulted his watch, that the Pullman train
was overdue by its regular running time
When the said Rowland reached Revere the
engineer of Pullman train had an unobstruct-
ed view of at least half mile. Ifthe Beverly
train as it stood at the depot at Revere d.
rectly before the collision, and could and
should have seen the tail lights of said train
in season to avoid the collision. The jury
further find that Samuel O. Lunt, depot mas
ter at Boston, was remiss in duty in not cor
rectly transmitting the order of the superin-
tendent to the engineer of the Pullman train
to look out for trains ahead, thus depriving
the engineer of information that might have
enabled him to avoid the Beverly train. The
more remote cause, but not less certain, was
the delay in the time of starting the Beverly
train from the depot in Boston, said delay be-
ing caused by gross inadequacy of the rolling
stock necessary for the safe and timely tran
sit of passengers on said road. The Jury
further find that frequent delays in time of
starting, occasioned by extra or excursion
trains delayed the running of regular trains,
thus adding to the perils of railroad travel by
necessity of telegraphic communications with
trains on the road; the need of important ap-
planes for safety of trains; the risk from
fire that attend the use of explosive burning
fluids; the want of siding at the Saugus
Branch, and the entire insufaciency of ac-
commodations, have failed to receive that
consideration which their importance deman-
ded. We therefore find that the President
and Directors Of the Eastern Railroad Corpo-
ration are to great extent responsible for
the loss of life aforesaid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-09-11
Robbery.

Lowell, Mass, 8. The store of Patrick
Lynch, on Market ST., was entered last night
by thieves, who effected an entrance over the
rear door, A quantity of cigars, and several
bottles of brandy were taken, and also few
dollars in change from the drawer. A can
die which had been burning and the stub of
a cigar were found in box of straw. The
store is opposite the police station, but moth
ing of the affair was known till the store was
entered during the day.
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FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL.


New YORK, September 9.
COTTON-sales 1205 bales mid uplands 20,.
FLOUR-00000; state 005000 round hoop Ohio
OOg0 200: western 0060 90; southern 00090 co.
WHEAT 100000 bu; No. spring 428f As; new
70 do l42g 81: winter red and amber western
~, CORN-ooO,oOo new mixed western 69a70; o
OATS-state 10000 western 1880
PORK-00O. new mess, 1860 1862 old, OO0o
0000 prime TO- 010.75
LARD cog steam: 9d9l; KETTLE.
BUTTER-West'n, l0920: state, 1890.
WHISkEY 0O00; Western free, 993.
RICE-Carolina, sk ask.
SUGAR Porto Rico o Muscov ado,9H Q
~.
MOLASSES-N. O.
SP1 TURPENTINE IS.
ROSIN-3 Is for strained.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS IA; refined, "a
TALLOW-9<
FREIGHTs TO LIVERPOOL Cotton,
dour 9. d, wheat ND
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A Serious Accident,

New York, 10. A serious accident occur
red to the machinery of the steamer Norwalk
while coming up the Bay from Canly Island
this afternoon, the top cylinder being carried
away by the piston, which broke off and
crushed through the upper deck and after
part of the cabin. The widest excitement
followed among the passengers, one of whom
jumped overheard but was picked up. A tug
tCwed the disabled steamer to the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-09-11

A democrat boosted Saturday that he had
fixed certain darkey so that he would
vote the copper ticket to-day. The darkey,
true to the instincts of his party, broke into
an apothecary store Saturday night, and is
now in jail-so the Republicans have one vote
less to overcome to-day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-09-11
News from Texas.

Brownsville, Texas, l. Several fights &C.
Cured on the goth and 25th alt, between cat
tie thieves and rancheros near Edinburg in
which two of the former were killed. Gen.
Cartina, commanding at Tampico, threatens
retaliation, and the ranceros are buying arms
to resist more successfully.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-09-11

The Waterville Classical Institute opened
with ia scholars on Wednesday last, the lar
gest number, says Mr.. Hanson, that was ever
present at the first of the term large
from the Classical Department.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-09-11
Railroad Matters.

st. Louis, g. The Rogers Locomotive
Manufacturing Co. of Patterson, N. j., filed
suit in the Circuit Court to-day against the
North Missouri r. r. for 100000 claimed
by them for locomotives furnished to railroad
Company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-09-11

The Fearnaught colt of D'Arthenay's at
tracted good deal of attention at the New
England Fair in Lowell last week. The COM
mittee pronounced him the finest colt that
ever came under their observation, and rec
commended gratuity of S25 to the owner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-09-11

Rev. J. M. Paine of Gardiner, who has re-
signed the pastorate of the Universalist church
in that city, preached his closing sermon on
Sunday afternoon. We understand that he
will continue his pastoral relations with the
church in Hallowell.