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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-17
FROM NEW JERSEY,

Trenton, N. j., Feb. lG. The Legislature
has passed bill authorizing the lease of the
Morris Canal and franchise, and a bill has
been introduced in the House to forbid the
passage of any oil train through the tunnel
or over any bridges while a passenger train
is passing.
Both Houses in a joint convention this
L. NJ, elected the State officers nominated
by the Republican caucus last night, the
Democratic candidates receiving 20 of 81
votes cast.
A joint resolution has been introduced for
final adjournment, March 10th, and for the
appointment of a commission to take charge
OF the State regiments carried during the
war
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-17
FROM NEW YORK.

New York, Feb. is. U. s. Attorney Da-
Wis begun suit against the Central National
and National Shoe & Leather Banks of this
city, for not making correct returns of their
dividends. Penalties in each case amount to
$1,000.
Judge Blaekford to-day affirmed the award
of $4,000 damages against the Cunard
steamship Russia for running into and sink
ing the Italian brig La Figlia Magrionne in
this harbor, two years ago.
Ex-Judge Benz. r. Curtis, of Boston, and
VIM. NJ. Evarts, have united in an opinion
that Minnesota State r. X. bonds are valid
obligations upon the State, and that the legis-
lature of Minnesota lie required to levy taxes
to meet its interest and preserve the State
credit.
Bret Harte is expected in this city to-mor-
row evening, and will remain a few days pro-
ceeding to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-17
The New York Life Insurance Company.

An abstract of the twenty-sixth annual re-
port OF the above company, appears in our
columns to-day. 1t will be seen that its assets
are nearly sixteen millions of dollars, an in
crease of three millions in one year, and yet
two and quarter millions have been paid for
dividends, and loss by death. With an annual
income of six millions per annum, and cash
assets of sixteen millions, absolute security
is made for those who desire to provide for
those they love. Every risk can any day be
reinsured and large surplus be retained.
The management of this corporation is con-
Quoted on strictly conservative principles.
Economy has ever been its watchword. Few
people are aware of the amount of life in
surance carried by our leading journalists and
professional men. Horace Greeley has his
life insured for $4,000. Cyrus w. Field has
an insurance of $3.50, 900; Bennett, Brooks,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-17

Another warrant was issued to-day by
Judge Smell, of the Police Court, charging
Representative Bowen with bigamy, in mar
rying Mrs. King, while having another wife
living, Francis Hick, whom he married in
1862, at Augusta, Ga. The warrant was
placed in the hands of detective. He went
to Bowen's residence and seaved the warrant.
The latter expressed no surprise, other than
to ask when they would cease coming after
him, and went with the officer to the Police
Court.
The Senate this afternoon confirmed Thos.
Russell Collector of Customs at the port of
Boston, and VIM. p. Wingate at Bangor,
Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-17
FROM CINCINNATI.

dressed letter to Archbishop Purcell, ac-
knowledging the receipt of the communica-
ton, in which the latter signifies and pro-
fesses with sincere heart and tulness of
faith his adhesion to the dogmatic constitu-
ton published in the fourth session of the
Uatican Council. The Pope expresses great
satisfaction at the testimony of faith and
sacerdotal feeling conveying in the letter of
the Archbishop, the more sincere, as it COM
pletely refutes the evil reports which certain
newspapers have circulated against them.
Gen. Schenck is in this city to-day.
The Thornton Hotel at Mansfield, Ohio,
was burned early this morning. Loss, &c.,
600; insured for onehalf the amount 81, 400
Of which is in the Aetna.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-17

The Travellers Insurance Co. whose annual
statement will be found in another column,
furnishes everything desirable in either Life or
Accident Insurance. 1t has issued over
100000 general accident policies and paid
1892 claims for death or injury by accident.
1t has written over 10000 full life policies
since the life department was established and
is making good and safe progress as a life
company. Its capital and surplus amount
to 81, 100000 giving Sl4S.00 cash assets for
every $4,000 of liability, thus furnishing an
by any Life Insurance Company. Premium
system, the low rate cash plan. All policies
non forfeiting; its five, ten, fifteen and twen
ty year policies can be converted into Endow
ment at the option of the insurant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-17
Resolutions adopted by the Masonic Lodge In
North VassalbOrO'.


NORTH VAssALBoRo, Me-, Feb. Is.
Herewith transmit copy of resolves passed
by ,Vassalboro Lodge, No. "a, Free and Ac-
cepted Masons, at a Special Communication
held at Masonic Hall in North Vassalboro',
Feb. 18th, 1871, on the death of Mrs.
Margaret Dow, wife Of Brother George E.
Dow, and on the death of Mrs. Susan Halves,
wife of Brother Orrick Hawes both having
died within the past week
Resolved, That tender to Brothers Dow
and Halves our sincere and heartfelt sympathy
in this visitation of Providence, which has
so recently and suddenly taken from each of
them an afectionate and loving wife, and
from their children, kind and devoted
mother.
Resolved, That in the death of Mrs. Dow,
and in the death of Mrs. Halves, we realize
that we have lost from our village and COM
munity two beautiful examples of christian
character, whose kind and gentle manners
endeared them both to every one whose
good fortune brought them into their society.
Resolved, That copy of these resolutions
be sent to Brothers Dow and Halves respec-
lively, and also to the kennebec Journal for
publication.
Per order of the w. NJ,
Il. RowELL,
Secretary, pro TEN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-17

Dana, Marble, Hastings and other editors
are largely insured. Twenty-Five capitalists
in New York City are insured for sums of
about 81, 0OO,0 or an average of $Is7, 900
each. Col. Thomas E. Chickering the well
known piano manufacturer of Boston, who
died Feb. 18th, had $4,000 insurance upon
his life.
| Among the losses paid in 1870, by the New
York Life, was one of $780, to the heir of
the Hon. S. P. Shaw, formerly of Waterville,
one Of $4,000 toCol d. H. Buel, formely
Of this city, who was murdered in Kansas
last summer. The very large number in
| sured at this agency can feel assured, that let
the worst happen, their families will not be
without something to aid them in the journey
of life. The New York Independent Of Feb.
9th says: ''In all the past it has been the
aim of this institution to build on enduring
foundations, to secure the confidence of the
public, to enroll among its friends and pat
rons the representative men Of the times, to
employ the best, the wisest, and most con-
servative talent in its administration, and, in
word, to make 1t safe and popular with all
the people" With such officers as Morris
Franklin and William H. Beers no mistakes
can be made in the management of the
Company.
The General Agent of the Eastern Branch
office, Mr.. w. F. Morrill,, formerly of this
city, has been connected with the Company
for seven years, and much Of its success in
Maine is owing to his untiring energy and
devotion to the company's interests. The
largest premiums paid in Maine and Vermont
for life insurance are paid to him.
His receipts during the year 1870 were
about $l20, 900, and losses by death but $1,000,
showing the care he has taken in the selection
of risks The office of the company in this
city is in Darby Block, No. l..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-17
FROM PHILADELPHIA.

Philadelphia, Feb. 16. The national exc
cutive of the Union League of America, at a
meeting in this city to-day, appoints Cover
nor Geary. of Penn. Ex-Governor Newell of
New Jersey, and Thos. G. Baker of New
York, committee to issue an address to the
people of the United States, favoring unver-
sal amnesty as soon as the same can be made
throughout the Union, to elevate the work
ing men by means of labor unions favoring
Judicious reform in our system of revenue,
whereby the necessaries of life may be i'm
ported free of tax, and calling upon the re-
publican party to stand by the administration
of President Grant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-17

Catarrh is a common disease, so common
that shutting and 'hawking" reach you at
every turn. Your foot slips in its nasty dis
charge, in the omnibus or in church, and its
stencil disgusts at the lecture or concert.
The proprietor of DIR. Sage's Catarrh Remedy
offers $500 reward for a case of Catarrh that
he cannot cure. Sold by druggists or send
sixty cents to DR.. h. V. Pierce, 1873 Seneca
street, Buffalo, N. Y, and you will receive
it by mail. Beware Of counterfeits andworth-
less imitation. The Genuine has DIR. Pieree's
private U. S. Government Stamp on it.
febl3-t&weodlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-17
FROM ST. LOUIS.

st. Louis, Feb. lG. The House of Repre-
sentatives has passed joint resolution in
structing Senators and requesting Represen-
tatives from Missouri in Congress, to secure
if possible, the enactment of laws, which
will open the Indian territory west of Mis-
souri, and Arkansas, to the free occupation
and settlement of citizens of the United States
and for the establishment of State govern
ment; also opposing the recognition of the
pretended confederate government agreed
upon by the several tribes inhabiting said ter
ritorY In Dec last
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-17
FROM NASHVILLE.

Nashville, Tenn, Feb. l6, Fifteen leaders
of the mob which lately rescued a number of
prisoners from the United States revenue
officers at Winchester Tenn, including sew
eral prominent lawyers of that town, have
given $4,000 each, to appear for trial, and
the citizens of Winchester have promised to
produce the rescued prisoners.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-17
New York Produce Market.
NEW YORK Feb lG

COTTON-saes 1854 bales: mid. uplands l51s
FLOUR-22, 900; state lOg7 10; round hoop Ohio
6s0a 745; western 6S0g110; southern 6S0gs75.
WHEAT-64 600 bu; No. / spring l539l55; new
No. 2 do. l5igl57; winter red and amber western,
l5s9l62.
OIL.
OATS-state 5000; western 65g70.
PORk-OO0. new mess, 22.s1g % .62. old, % rs O
COCO. prime, 0OOO920.0O.
LARD-l2h gl3% steam 10 q 90; kettle.
BUTTER-Westn, 15925; state, 25a42.
WHISKEY-0000; Western free, 80 g93i<.
RICE-Carolina, IL as.1s
SUGAR-Poro Rico, OOOOsO0; Muscovado, 90 Q
lO4.
MOLASSES-N. o. 55a6s.
SPTS TURPENTINE 81 952k.
ROSIN-255 $3.50 for strained.
PETROLEUM-crude, gl5, refined, %
TALLOW- s1a59.
FREIGHTS TO LIVERPOOL Cotton, 1872 q
I'd, -four IS. 0d, wheat I'D
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-17

New YORK, Feb. 10.

Marlposa, 90, do. pfa 81. Canton Co. y; Cum
berland Co., 2s Western Union Tel. Co., 46x
Quicksilver Mining Co., 10 Pacific Mail, 43,4
Boston Water Power, 23a Adams Ex Co., 87ss
Wells Fargo Co., 39h American Merchants I'm
-; U. $. Elk. Co., 49, n. 7. Central and Hudson
River, 94h, do. SCRIP 901s Erie, 227s do. pfd. 45
Harlem, I25X; do. pfd, l26 Reading, 994 Mich
Central, ll71s Lake shore and Michigan southern
49,; illinois Central 1873; Cleveland & Pittsburg
lo4A Chicago Il North Western. 75x do preferred
s6H Chicago s. Rock Island 1867; Mil. St,Paul
53h, do preferred, 147f; Toledo wabash b West.
ern. 527s Toledo, Wabash u Western preferred,
70; Pittsburg & Fort Wayne. 951 Terre Haute,
2sh, do. ptd. 50 Alton, lis, do pretd. llsls
Ohio and Miss. 3oK Boston, Hartford 4 Erie, 9.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-17

The Clairvoyant, DIR. o. Fitzgerald, whom
we all know, and who has made so many Re-
markable Cures, is coming to Cony House,
Augusta, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 18th and
18th, and remain two days only, and examine
all Free Of Charge. ii. SMITH, Agent.
feb. l3+lw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-17

A few weeks since, Rev. II. +. Wood
organized children's temperance society in
West Waterville, under the name of Cascade
Cold Water Temple" 1t now numbers more
than 100 members, and others are coming in
weekly. Meetings are held each Saturday
afternoon, at o'clock, the exercises consist
ing of limitations, recitations, declarations,
dialogues, singing, etc. Monday evening
Gov. Perham gave very interesting address
on the subject of temperance, under their
auspices, in the Universalist church. The
children marched into the church in order
clothed in regalia, and occupied seats direct
ly in front of the Governor. The speaker
showed, first, some of the alarming coils of
intemperance, and then pointed out the rene
dies, dwelling largely upon the importance of
early instilling temperance principles in the
minds of the children. All were highly
pleased with the address, at the close of which
brief but pointed speeches were made by A..
Winslow, Esq, Rev. Messrs. Hill, Water
house, Heath and Wood. The exercises
were enlivened by the singing of several
temperance odes by the children. The
pledge which tile children are required to
take includes total abstinence from the use
of all alcoholic drinks, as a beverage, tobacco
and profanity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-17

The Legislature is working with will and
fast disposing of the matters before them.
Nearly all the committees have reported
finally and been discharged. The House is
holding two sessions daily and the Senate
will probably follow suit Monday. We think
we can confidently predict "paper session"
by Thursday Gath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-17

. Some of the members of the different re-
ligious societies in Albion, China and Clinton,
have formed society known as the Albion
China and Clinton Sunday School Associa-
ton. The next meeting will be held in the
23d. Speakers from abroad are expected to
be present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-17
FROM ALBANY.

Albany, Feb. 16. The Senate to-day con-
firmed Jas. E. Rowland as Manager of the
Hudson river hospital for the insane.
The Governor nominated G. A. Dayton, of
Oswego County, as Canal Auditor, in place
of Jas. A. Bell, whose term is about to ex-
pire.
The argument in the Ruloff case was closed
to-day and the Court took the papers. de-
cision will be rendered in few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-17
SUMMIT MT. WASHINGTON.

Mt. Washington, via. Littleton, Feb. 10.
Observation taken at 7 p. NJ. :-Barometer
23.lG; change plus 49,; thermometer IA degs.
above; change plus degrees; relative
humidity of the atmosphere, 81; wind, w. ;
velocity of the wind ii miles per hour.
The summit has been enveloped in dense
clouds all day. 1t is showing, changing at
intervals to heavy rain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-17
New York
Life Insurance COMPANY.
26 Years Experience.
STRIFE fly" Mutual and Charges
Only Cost OF Insurance.
Non-f Forfeiture System of Insurance originated
by this Company.
If you want n Life Policy,
Choose Experience, Ability and Success.

Abstract of 2sth annual report, Jan. LIST, ISL
Income for 1870, SO, 5s9, 7le, 80
Cash Assets, 1888 $40
Dividends paid to Policy holders in
1870, LOSS, g2o4l
Divisible Surplus, Jan. LIST, ISL lisp lOs Oi
Losses paid by death in 1870, l27s. 1858 IL
Number OF policies issued in 1870, 1925
Amount insured in 1870, S21lll 1914 "a
Whole amount insured nearly $4,000, 900 90
Being strictly mutual the New York Life charges
Its members only the actual Of their Insurance.
and in this company party always has dividend
which can be used in the payment OF the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-17
BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE
Daily Kennebeo Journal.
EUROPEAN NEWS, &c.
No new Elections are to be made
for the National Assembly
of France.
Grevey was elected President of
the Assembly.
Theirs is regarded as President Of
France.

London, Feb. lG. In consequence of certain
preparations made in the south of France for
calling into the service the military in 1862,
Bismarck will consent to prolong the armis-
tice only five days.
The capitulation of Belfort has been signed
and the garrison has withdrawn with their
arms and baggage.
Paris.
Paris, Feb. lG. No new election for dele
gates to the National Assembly will be neces-
sary in this city.
The authorities have fixed the price of
bread at so ceatemetre per kilogramme.
The Journal Desbates says Theirs is uni
versally regarded as the future President OF
France, with Favre, Pickard and Buffet as
members of the Ministry.
Bordeaux.
Bordeaux, Feb. 1G. Grevey was elected
President of the Assembly, receiving all but
IL of 53S votes cast.
Special to the New York World
Bordeaux, Feb. lG. At a caucus Of the
majority of the delegates last night, twas re-
solved to establish a Provisional Republic,
with Theirs as President, Favre as Premier
and the Duke Decuyes as Minister of For
egn Affairs. The other Ministers are to be
Simon Pickard. Buffet, and Barthlose.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-17
FROM NEW ORLEANS.

New Orleans, Feb. l6. A bill reveking
the charter of the New Orleans slaughter
house company, and destroying the monop-
oily that company has hitherto enjoyed. has
passed the House 90 to 4.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-17

young man destitute of means arrived in
this city on Thursday from Chicago. For the
pastfve years he has been serving under
sentence for a long term in the Illinois State
Prison; but f0r good conduct, indicating that
his purpose in life had become changed, he
received on New Years day last full and
free pardon. His parents reside in the east
ern part of the State, and to get to his home
which he had formerly left in disgrace, wild
and wicked young man, he needed help in a
pecuniary direction. The Y. M. C. Associa-
ton Of this city provided him with lodgings
and money and Superintendent Lincoln kind
ly furnished pass on the railroad to Bangor,
and yesterday afternoon the young man went
on his way rejoicing. These associations are
blessed helps to young man who will try to
do right, no matter how low or degraded he
may have been.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-17

We received friendly call yesterday from
Mr.. Charles n Kent, of the enterprisng ad-
vertising firm of Geo. p. Rowell & Co., New
York city. He is charmed with the appear
ance of our State in its winter clothing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-17

Although the weather was not exactly
favorable, there was large attendance at
the levee of the ladies of the South Parish
last evening. The entertainment was one Of
the best ever given in the city. This eve
ming there will be an entire change in the
stage performances.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-17
FROM CANADA.

Ottawa, Feb. 16. Sir John A. Macdonald,
a member of the High Commission, leaves
for Washington ON the first of March, and
Sir Geo. E. Cartier will be leader in the House
during his absence. H#&E
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-17

There was q very pleasant gathering at
Rev. Mr.. Moors' Wednesday evening. Gov.
Perham and several other leading Universal
lists were present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-17

We shall give in to-morrow's paper re-
port of the interesting meetings of the Maine
Historical Society held in this city yesterday
afternoon and evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-17

Rev. Mr.. Quinby, editor of the Gospel
Banner, will preach next Sabbath-morning
and evening-in the Universalist church in
this city. The subject of his lecture in the
evening will be "Principle and Policy"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-17

The ground was found to be frozV to the
depth of upwards of three feet, while digging
down to the water pipes on State street. This
is proof positive of the extreme cold weather
the present winter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-17

The indications are that we shall have our
snow all in heap, as the saying is, this
winter. There may be six weeks shedding in
March.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-17
For Sale "a a Bargain !!
A NEW PIANO :!

~ octave, Richly Carved Legs and Pedal, Pearl
Moulding, Four Round Corners, Back finished like
Front large New Concert Scale; over-strung bass !;
French top hampers, with new Agraffe arrange.
ment; and all Modern improvements. 1t is one of
the celebrated GUILD PIANOS, and is very fine
and deep toned instrument, superior to any have
ever seen. For the purpose OF introducing higher
grade of instruments into Augusta and vicinity, the
above piano has been left at my office, and am
authorized to sell the same at comparatively low
figure. The former price was $1,000. Persons
wishing magnificent Square, Grand Piano, war;
ranted for ten years, should call at my Office at
once. will give a Good New Piano to any one
who will get the requisite number of subscribers
for the American Literary Review.
l.. A. SHATTUCK, NJ. d. Office, corner Bridge
and Water Streets Augusta, Maine.
Feb l5th t3w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-17
Chicago Produce Market.

CHICAGO, Feb. lG.
FLOUR-spring extras 565s5.75
WHEAT-No. 2, l2l4.
CORN-50R.
OATS for No. 2.
RYE-No. 2, so.
BARLEY---aT5 for No. ,.
MESS PORK-2200.
IARD-l2A.
LIVE HOGS-7 .0oI7A5.
RECEIPTS-20O0 -four, %, 600 wheat, 40, 900 corn,
1900 oats, 1900 barley, $500 hogs.
SHIPMENTS-3000 flour, 3d. GOO corn, eco oats
5000 barley, 800 hogs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-17

A very select party was given by Col. Os-
good on Thursday evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-17
local ann State Mems.

grand Masquerade bali will take place in
this city on the second of March.