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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-10-12

The schooner "kate MITCHELL" Captain
Eastman, arrived here yesterday afternoon
from Elizabethport, with cargo Of coal for
Parrot, Bradbury & Co. Also the schooner
"Gen Howard" Captain johnson, arrived
here from Elizabethport, with a cargo of coal
for Littlefield & Turner. Both of these
schooners made their passage from Elizabeth
port in 4S hours.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-10-12

MIR. Benz. d. Woods has purchased of w.
IL. Libby, Esq, Administrator, the house in
Hallowell, on Middle street, belonging to
the late William K Libby, for $1,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-10-12

The editor of the Bath Times says Bruins
wick station is the blindest, and toughest
railroad change-about and find your-way-i if
yeu-can place he knows of in the world. He
says thirty or forty women, the other day,
hailed him to find out the train for Bath,
Lewiston, Augusta, Portland, &c. We are
glad so many ladies have confidence in him
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-10-12

The Boston Journal, referring to the fact
of Gen.J.A. Hall of this State being on
the stump in Ohio says: The General rem
dered effective service in the war for the
Union. He keeps his armor bright, and his
patriotism undimmed by equally effective
service against the common enemy in another,
though quite a momentous field of action"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-10-12
MarrteD.

In Portland, 10th inst, Cyrus Thompson to Miss
Nettie Quincy, both of Portland.
In Biddeford, LIST inst, George A. Cleaves of
Saco, to Eta NJ Leavitt, of Naples
IN Bath, 4th inst, Roscoe &. Hodgdon to Miss
Ella Tibbetts, both of Boothbay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-10-12
KNIGHTS of Carthage.

A MEETING ofthe Citadel will be held at Darby
~ Hall Wednesday Evening. The Tocsn
will be sounded at ~ o'clock. Rally, every Sir
Knight. Per order, &c,
Augusta Oct. 10th, 1871, f2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-10-12
The Confessions Of an Invalid.

Published as Q warning and for the benefit OF
young men and others, who suffer from Nervous
Debility, &c, supplying THE MEANS OF sELFcURE.
Written by one who cured himself and sent free
on receiving postpaid directed envelope
Address, NATHANIEL MAYFAIR, Brooklyn, N. Y
mayhem
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-10-12

The county commissioners of this county
hold an adjourned session to-day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-10-12
Local anu State Mems.

The links House is to be kept on the
European plan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-10-12

Sarah Hall and Aonzo Holmes were re-
Gently divorced from their naughty spouses
by the S. j. c., at Bath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-10-12
DieD.

In Portland 9th inst, Mrs. Mary b. storer, widow
Of the late Woodbury. Storer, aged 50 years.
In Gardiner, ith inst, Isaiah Stanford, aged IS
years.
In Saco, 26th ult., Joseph Scammon, aged 81 yrs
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PROBABILITIES.

PROBABILITIES.
The area of the low barometer with south
westerly winds will probably advance on
Thursday from the extreme northwest into
Iowa and Wisconsin. A disturbance of some
severity is apparently in the central portion
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-10-12

A good many Kennebecers are among the
victims of the Chicago conhagration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-10-12

The arrangements, SO far as made, con-
nected with the reception in this city of the
President of the United States, on Tuesday
next, Oct. 18th, may be stated thus Sup't
Prescott will furnish special train for the
President from Boston to Bangor, leaving
Boston at 80 A. NJ, and which will be due
at Bangor at 6 80 p. NJ, consequently the
train will be due at Augusta at o'clock, z.
M. The President will be met at Portland
or beyond, by the Governors staff plat
form will be erected near the depot, to which
the President will be conducted Immediately
upon the arrival of his train. Governor Per-
ham will extend to him cordial welcome
to the State of Maine. Speaker Blaine will
then introduce the distinguished gentleman
to the Mayor of the city, Hon. j. j. Eveleth,
who in turn will extend to him the hospitality
of the city, and present him to the citizens
of Augusta. Upon the approach of the train
the Presidents salute of twenty guns will
be given in accordance with the directions of
the eommandant at the L. S. Arsenal, and the
bells of the city will be rung. 1t is expected
that the Capital Guards will be present and a
good band ofmusic.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-10-12

On Tuesday a writ was granted by Judge
Danforth on petition of Mr.. Charles L. Bailey
Of Whitefeld, to replevin one Rachel M.
Bailey, who, as it was said was 'taken and
detained" at house in Pittston ''by the
duress of one Loren Moody" that she may
appear at the S. j. Court for this county on
the first Tuesday of March, ''to demand right
and justice against said Moody for the duress
and imprisonment" The writ was duly sery
ed by Deputy Sheriff Libby, and the young
woman was taken by him to the house of her
Uncle, Jacob Remission, in Farmingdale-yet
not without much objection and resistance on
her part. Her father, Mr.. Bailey, has been
absent from his home in Whitefeld, large
part of the time for al least year past, his
business calling him to Gardiner and Dam
arscotta, between which places he runs a
stage line. At his home have lived his wife,
and daughter Rachel aged Is years, and the
man Loran Moody, who was employed on the
place, and who belongs in Pttston. This
man obtained blighting influence over the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-10-12
EVERY LADY
HAVING A SEWING MACHINE
Should have one Of our
p. G. S. NJ. A.

Which the following work can be done with 1t on
every machine manufactured:
1t makes beautiful piping.
1t makes quarter of an inch hem on any goods.
1t gathers superior TO anything now in use.
1t makes a cord welt and puts it in while gather.
ing.
II makes cord welt and puts it in to any seam
1t does the most difficult putting with perfect
ease.
1t sews the most difficult seam without bastng.
As il interests all, all are re.
specially invited to call and see
4 work. at ParIOr No, IL, COny
House, which they will say with
another mot half has been told
me-" tf9
R. T. SPERRY,
Travelling Agent.
Agents wanted. oct2-tlw+
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The Weather.

WAR DEPARTMENT.,
OSFlCE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER.
WASHINGTON, Oct. III p. M.
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FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL.


NEW YORK, October II
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-06-21

oiftO-aREPUBLICAN CONVENTION.
COLUMBUS, June 20,--The republican conven-
ton, tomorrow, promises to be one of the largest
ever assembled here. Senator Sherman, eX-
Governor Dennison, Gen. Garfield, Gen. u. X.
Cowan, assistant secretary of the interior, Gen.
r. p. Buckland, Il. 2. Spalding, and other
prominent representatives Of the party, will be
present The platform will take liberal ground
ON the different public questions, and endorse the
administration The effort to nominate b. 4.
Wade for governor has apparently been aban-
doned by Cincinnati politicians, who had it in
charge. Gen. Edward +. Noyes, Cincinnati,
will probably be nominated on the first ballot,
by large majority. The Cleveland delegation
has created some excitement by bringing out
Jacob Mueller for lieutenant-gOvernOr.
CHASE AND vALLANDIGHAM.
NEW YORK, juno 20.--'rhe following is the
last letter received by Vaandigham, from Chief
Justice Chase:
"WAsHINGToN, May 20, 1871.
Ny Dear Sir IL have just read the resolutions of
the Montgomery county, Ohio, democratic conven-
tiOn, reported by yourself together with your re-
marks and those Of McCOok. You have rendered
great service to your country and the party, at least
such is my Judgment May God bless you for 1t.
Nothing can be truer than your declaration that
the movement contemplated by the resolutions Is d
restoration Of the democratic party to its ancient
platform of progress and reform. l know you too
well to doubt your courage or fidelity to your con-
victions. Very truly yours, SIP. CHASE"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-06-21
ADvERrIsINa RArEs.

In DAILY sPr-For the square Of ten lines solid
agate type, time IS cts; each subsequent insertion 50
cts; week S2I5; weeks 500; month $500; year
$O-and the same rate propOronaly for any number of
squares Two lines for one week sOO; three line 81
four lines Sa7 Ave lines S5O Local notices IS cents
per line for each insertion Business notices Is per
line Obituary notices. resolutions &C. Is cents per line
Legal advertisements si,OO per square for first
tion; each subsequent Insertion 50 cents.
Special POSITIONS in the paper and special styles OF
display will be charged extra rates Cuts and doube
column advertisements allowed only to limited extent
and double rates charged for the whole space occupied
In WEEKLY SPr-First Insertion sl.OO per square
each subsequent insertion 50 cents; months $780, one
year $500.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-06-21
COUNTY NEWS.

John B. Cough is filling the great Pavilion at
San Francisco with thousands of delighted
listeners to his lectures and temperance appeals.
Peter Blist, aged fifteen, fell through an ele-
vator opening in mill in Blackstone yesterday,
a distance of forty feet, and was fatally hurt.
The Sabbath school of the First Congrega-
tional Church in Leicester, hold their annual
strawberry festival on Thursday evening of the
present week.
Michael Foley and Browney" Flynn of Mil
ford got into a hot dispute yesterday. which
grew into fight. Flynn finally picked up a
stone aud struck Foley on the side of the head
knocking him senseless. On examining him.
he was found TO be dead. Flynn ran away and
had not been arrested this morning.
At the annual meeting of the Millbury savings
bank the following officers were elected; Presi-
dent, Thomas J. Harrington; vice presidents,
Hosea Crane, W. R. Hill, ]. E. Waters, and
Horace Armsby; trustees, B. Flagg, j. Rob-
bins, j. G. Wood, Horace Leland, Horace
Waters, john Rhodes, l. N. Goddard, E. W.
COTE, p Simpson, Jr., Amos Armsby, George
N. Smith, John Martin, B. B. Howard, C. D.
Morse, Benjamin Briefly, and o. H. Waters;
secretary, /. N, Goddard.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-06-21

captains cabin is IN the center of the ship when
in winter quarters, while the upper deck will be
enclosed, and the entire ship fitted up as fort
ress against the cold.
The New York Central underground railroad
to-day elected Oliver w. Barnes president, and
William ID. Ogden, Legrand b. Lockwood and
Thomas Rutter on the board of directors.
one hundred brakes, claiming to be the legal
heirs of Sir Francis Drake, were in this city to-
day, but transacted no business of Importance.
The property is valued at SIPS 600, but the
secretary reported that he had been unable to
establish any connection between the American
and the English branches of the family.
The Erie railway company to-day opened its
defence in the Coleman receivership eSamna.
ton, Judge Beach, of Troy, appearing as its
counsel. An attempt was made to show that
Heath and Raphael neither owned nor held in
trust the stock which they claimed had been il
legally taken from them, but Commissioner
White ruled out the evidence. The records of
the Erie railway company were also decided to
be irrelevant.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-06-21
Funeral Of VaIInnd,uban,.

DAYTON, ONO, June 20.-'The funeral of VAL
landigham, to-day, was most imposing. The
procession was about two miles long, and COM
posed of persons of all political parties and pro-
fessions. Business, in many parts of the city,
was suspended during the passage OF the cortege
The county, city and many private buildings
were draped in mourning. Pail bearers, A. G.
Thurman, S. S. Cox, George Z. Pugh, George
W. McCook, Judge Gilmore, Gen. o. e. Max
well, John Howard, Samuel Craighead, Elihu
Thompson K Boyer, w. H. Gillespie, and D.
A. Howk. Many distinguished gentlemen from
all parts of the Union were present and partici-
pated in the ceremonies. Chief Justice Chase
was prevented by ill health from being present
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-06-21

WASHINGTON, June 20-7.30 P. NJ.
SYNoPsIs-rhe barometer has risen decidedly
in north and east, and on the upper lakes; it
has changed but little on the gulf coast and
evening in Upper Canada is now central in
Maine. Light rain passed over Lake Michigan
during the night and is now threatening Ohio.
The temperature has risen in the eastern states,
but has fallen rapidly ON Lakes Erie and Onta-
rio, and less SO from Illinois westward. Rain is
now reported in South Carolina and Georgia.
Fresh southerly winds prevail on the Atlantic
and gulf coast and northerly winds from Hi
Dois TO Lake Superior.
PRoBABILITIEs.-lt is probable that during
the night rainy and threatening weather will be
very generally experienced from Ohio to Con-
necticut, and northeastward, with falling tempe
nature. Clear weather, with fresh winds, is prob
able for Wednesday on the lakes and gulf coast,
and partially cloudy weather, with light winds,
on the Atlantic coast.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-06-21


SUPERIOR (CIvIL) CoURT-BRIGHAM, c. j.
Fitchburg, Tuesday, June 20. Mr.. Torrey oc-
cupied about half an hour in the conclusion of
his closing argument for the defence in the case
of Charles B. Ford VS.. the Fitchburg railroad
company. The chief justice occupied about one
hour in his charge. He said it was for the jury
to settle the following points, on which the
case rested; 1. Whether Coolidge was a com
petent mechanic; 2. Whether the engine
due care was exercised. If Coolidge
was competent, it was for the jury to say
whether he was careless or negligent in the dis.
charge OF his duties. The jury were instructed
that no damages could be recovered, if they
were satisfied the engineer was also in fault by
not exercising due care.
The case was given to the Jury at twenty
minutes before eleven, A. NJ, and at ten min
utes past three, p. NJ, after being out four
hour hours and md. half they returned
sessing damages at $3.50, 81 1915 more than at
the former trial, last November. A motion
by the counsel for the defence was filed, to have
the verdict set aside on the ground of excessive
damages as against the weight of evidence. The
case will 80 up to the supreme court on eXcep
tions.
No, 1929, Howe scale company VS.. Jonathan
G. Goldsmith. Verdict for the plaintiff for
Sl5l 81. Cady for the plaintiff, Whitney for the
defence.
On trial, No. 1l16, Samuel Lawson VS.. A. D.
Weymouth. A suit to recover an account for
wages. The defence is, that plaintiff did not
fulfil his contract in working his time out. On
the other hand, the plaintiff charges the break
of the contract on defendant. Torrey for plain.
tiff, NOrcross for defendant.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-06-21
GnasIuIfica.
SAsuHAtlcAs
ATEAMHnAT COLLISION.

STEAMBOAT COLLISION.
PHILADELPHIA, June 20.--The steamboat
Helen Getty, when making her landing at Arch
street this morning, came in collision with the
steamboat Edwin Forrest crushing in the side
of the former, William Walsh, mate, was
killed, and Richard Bradford, seaman, had his
leg crushed.
DROWNED.
TROY, June 20-Thomas Doran was drowned
yesterday, ut saltwater, Saratoga county, while
attempting to save Walter johnson, who was
also drowned.
COLLISION ON THE NEW YORK. CENTRAL.
ROCHESTER, N. Y, June 20.-A collision &C.
CURED on the New York Central railroad at
Fairport station, between freight train and an
express accommodation train, both headed west.
Cyrus Andrews, of Savannah, had q leg broken,
which was subsequently, amputated. Ten pas
sengers in the coach were slightly injured.
Several cars were wrecked and the water-tank
house was demolished.
Ldter.-S L. Hazen, of Savannah, N. Y, in
iuted at the accident, had leg amputated
There is little hope of recovery. The other in
jured passengers are doing well, and nearly al
have gone to their destinations,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-06-21
Musical ConYcnfion.

PHILADELPHIA, June 20.-In the afternoon
session of the musical convention, the name
was fixed as "tlIe musicians national protective
union" Three delegates are to represent each
society of two hundred members, or less, with
one delegate for each additional two hundred
members. Engagements cannot, in future, be
taken with defaulting managers, until all claims
adjusted and protection is to be given members
in good standing performing tempo: arily in diff
ferent cities. Watering place rates are not to be
less, in any instance, than those of the nearest
society thereto. Measures of general protection
were adopted. The best feeling prevailed, and
the discussion was very general and spirited
The next meeting will be in New York, May,
1870
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-06-21

SAN Francisco June 20.-The food in the
Columbia river tributaries is increasing, and
immense damage has been done.
The lower partof Portland is under water. The
loss to farmers in Clark county alone is estimat-
cd at 100000.
Portland elected the full republican ticket
yesterday
The democratic convention is in session at
Sacramento to-day. There is no doubt of Gov
ernor Haights denomination, on the anti-rail-
road subsidy platform, though money is said to
be freely used TO defeat him
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-06-21
Criminal Record.

BRIBERY.
MOBILE, June 2O.-Postmaster G.. L. Putnam
has been arrested on the indictment presented by
the grand jury, charging him with bribery.
ABURGLAR WHO CARRIES AWAY NOTHING.
ELOUIsyILLE, June 20.-Considerabe excite
ment has been occasioned in this city for ii c
past few nights by mysterious burglar, who
enters houses, cuts off the hair Of sleeping wo-
men, throws the contents of bureau drawers
about the room, and then departs carrying off
nothing.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-06-21

BUFFALO, June 20.--All cases pending in the
superior court in this city over No. n for
penalties against the New York Central and
Hudson River railroad, for excess of charges,
were affirmed to-day, with costs, Judges YER
plank and Humphrey presiding. These, with
the cases heretofore carried to the court of APP
peals, involve penalties amounting to over
half million dollars.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-06-21
Fire Record.

AT NEwARK-Loss $4,000
New YORK, June 20.-The Sixth ward school
house, at Newark, was damaged to the amount
of $4,000 by fire yesterday.
NEAR sACRAMENTo-Loss $4,000.
SAN Francisco, June 20.-The Bolo Chieary
factory, near Sacramento, was burned last
night Loss $40, 600.
AT wASHOE-LOSS NOT STATED.
John DalPs quartz mill, Washoe, was burned
to-day Insurance, $50 900.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-06-21
severe Tornado.

PARSONS, Ks, June 20.-A terrible tornado
swept over southwestern Kansas on Friday
morning last. The town of Eldorado was
nearly destroyed. Over one hundred houses
were demolished, involving loss of 100000.
The storm did great damage to the crops, and
fences were blown down and houses unroofed in
all directions. 1t was the severest storm on
the plains for years.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-06-21

LONG BRANCH, June 20.-Laree numbers of
office seekers arrive daily, but the president has
given notice that he will entertain no applicant
or application for office. and all who want posi-
ton must apply to heads of different depart
ments, The president will remain here until
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-06-21

ATHLETICS VS.. MUTUALs.
PHILADELPHIA, June 2O.-Athletics, 6; Mu
tuals, 8.
FOREST CITY, CLEVELAND, VS.. STARS.
NEW YORK, June 2O.-Forest City, Cleveland,
6: Stars nome
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-06-21
From Washington.
WASHINGTON, D. c., June 20.

AGRICULTURAL.
Returns TO the department of agriculture in
dictate an increase in the average Of wheat com
pared with that of last year of four per cent
nearly three-fourths of the million acres, nearly
all of which is west of the Mississippi. In New
England, there has been small decrease, while
in Massachusetts the condition of the crop is IA
per cent below the average; in Connecticut,
6; Georgia, 25, and California, AZ. No princi.
pal wheat-growing state indicates poor yield,
and, unless subsequent disasters occur, the crop
will probably be as large as it was last year.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-06-21

MEMORIAL DAY was duly observed in Rut
land, but no account of the proceedings was
published, at the time. 1t is not now too late
for a few notes in relation to them. CORE
spoDdent q. W. Az, tells us that when the pro
cesson was formed on the common, the ladies
through Miss Sarah L. Taylor, presented the
Post with an elegant silk flag. The Post, cs-
cortcd by procession of young ladies dressed
in white, proceeded to decorate the graves
Biographical sketches of the soldiers were read
and a temporary monument to the dead soldiers
of Rutland, buried at the south, was erected
After the ceremonies of decoration there was
an address, in the church, by Rev. Mr.. Stowell
of Holden.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-06-21
Unilnrinn scmi-CenlonninI Ind Rol,on.

The fiftieth anniversary of the Worcester Unita
rian association was held at Bolton yesterday large
numbers, especially of the older members, being
present The forenoon was devoted to social greet
ings and congratulations between present and past
members at the residence of Rev. E. Fitzgerald,
minister of the first parish In the afternoon pub
lie exercises took place at the church, the oldest in
town, erected in 1893. The meeting was called to
order at half past two by the venerable Rev. Joseph
Allen, D. D., the Oldest original member of the as
ISOLATION, and in that capacity extended cordial
welcome and friendly greeting to all the present
and past members, on that beautiful June day.
After singing by the choir prayer was offered by
Rev VIM. p. Tilden, formerly of Fitchburg, now
minister at large in Boston. Selections from Scrip
ture were then read by Rev. Eli Fay, formerly of
Leominster.
Rev. Edmund B. Wilson, of Salem the prede-
cessor of the late Rev. W. Scandlin, in Grafton,
was then introduced, to deliver the semi-centennal
address. He begun by stating that on account o Z
the short notice given of his selection to perform
this task he could only take hasty glance at the
Worcester association, as it twentyseven years
ago, when he first Joined it, in April, 1874, with
cursorY "reminiscences of the men and customs of
the past. This he accompanied with kindly criti-
cisms and pleasant personal hits. At the time re-
ferred to, Grafton, where he was located, was the
southernmost Of the places where the association
met playful allusion was made to the labors of
the large hearted and open handed Mr.. Hale then
Just installed at worcester, whose benevolent zeal
impelled him to the performance of the labors of
score Of ordinary men in his multifarious duties.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-06-21

August 18th, when he will starr for California,
accompanied by Gen. Porter. Commodore
Yanderbit called upon the president to-day.