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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-06-24
BAPTIST STATE CONVENTION

Wednesday afternoon was occupied by dis
cussions.
The first topic was "The Convention in
its relation of helpfulness to other and larger
organizations of Christian benevolence, such
as the Missionary Union, the Home Mis-
sion Society, the Bible and Publication So
ciety."
Prof Foster, of Colby University, urged
the necessity of beginning with this, our own
home work, and working out through these,
other organizations.
Rev. DR.. Murdoch, of Boston, Home Sec
rotary of the Foreign Missionary Union made
thrilling address, giving an account Of the
work in the foreign fields, showing the great
progress made and the need of more mission
aries.
Rev. DIR. Mason, of Boston, District Sec
rotary of the Home Mission Society, pre-
sented the claims of the Society, showing the
wants of the Western States and the needs
of the freedmen. He stated that there were
in MISSOURI seven or eight hundred churches,
OF which less than twenty-seven have preach
ing. There were large towns and cities
where there were no churches of any kind,
and where the people hear as little of the
gospel as those in heather lands. Contribu-
tons from this State for this cause had
doubled during the last year.
Kew. DIR. Child, of Boston, New England
Agent of the Bible and Publication Society,
presented quite fully the work of that organ
ization in seeking to put religious literature
into every family.
Wednesday evening the Education Society
held its session. The President, Rev. DIR.
Wilson of Watervile, has been removed by
death during the past year.
Organization was effected as follows -
President, f. 7. Lakewood; Vice Presi-
dent, NJ Seyford; Secretary, c. NJ. Emery;
Treasurer, s. X. Smith. The Secretary and
Treasurer read their reports. ss
| The Educational work was discussed by
several members present, and a committee
appointed to bring the interests of the Socie-
ty before the several associations.
| The Annual Sermon was then preached by
Rev. c. M. Emery, Of Thomaston. Text
Rom. 81 /. Theme, 'The believers secur-
ity."
| The session was one Of great interest and
harmony throughout, made so very largely
by the kindness of the West Waterville peo-
pie. The next meeting is to be at Bath.
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BOwd0in College Notes.

The Juniors are INDUCING in botanical ex-
cursions. Tuesday, they took one to Bow
doinham. An unusual large number of the
Alumni will be present at the coming COM
mencement, from July 9th to 18th. CON-
mencement day occurs on the 18th and class
day on the 18th. Rev. +. p. Parker delivers
the Grafton before the Alumni on Tuesday af-
ternoon, the 18th. There will be concert in
the evening, given by the Germania Band and
Miss Annie L. Cary, of Boston. On Thurs
day, President McCosh of Princeton delivers
the Grafton before the Phi Beta Kappa Fra
ternity, and Hon. E. p. Weston gives poem.
There is to be college regatta on Thurs
day forenoon of commencement week. Two
four cared crews, one from the Junior and
the other from the Sophomore class, will have
three mile race for purse and the college
championship. There will also be wherry,
single scull and tub race. The four-oared
boats were recently built at Bath, the Sopho-
mores', by Harrington and the Juniors, by
Stevens. Considerable interest centres in
the contest.
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From Illinois.
MURDER.

Chicago, ILL.,, 90. At Stone Lake, Indiana
yesterday, Addie Dwight was shot and in
stantly killed by Channey Barnes, for refus-
ing to marry him. Barnes subsequently shot
himself and is not expected to live.
New white wheat was sold at the Board of
Trade to-day.
The culveIt on the Louisville, New Albany
and Chicago Railroad, near Manatah, Indi-
ana, gave way under passing train this
morning, precipitating the engine and bag.
gage car into stream Is feet deep. The
| fireman was instantly killed, and the engineer
and baggage master severely injured. Sew
eral passengers were injured.
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ST ATE NEW 8.

A teacher in one of the Portland public
schools asked of a pupil the other day, ''what
is the plural of mice?" "Rats," quoth the
boy, with earnestness.
The Argus says that Theodore B. Moses,
Esq, aged so years, died Of dropsy at his res
idence in Berwick, yesterday morning. For
nearly forty years he was Paymaster Of the
Great Falls Manufacturing Company, Of
strict integrity and large benevolence. He
was widely known and respected, and his
loss will be deeply felt in the community.
The elegant bridge across the Presump-
scot at Saccarappa, recently completed, is q
structure that gives general satisfaction. Fyss
A correspondent of the Portland Press
says that it is probably true that the B. & P.
r. r. will be extended to Guilford the pres
ent season, but how the towns west of it are
to be benefited by it is more than we can
see.-What we need is some communication
with the maine Central" Should the road
be built from Pittsfeld to Piscataquis river,
it would precisely meet the wants of the coun-
try and add immensely to the profits Of the
Maine Central. f-g @As@a s-sP
List of patents issued to citizens Of Maine
fer the week ending June 20: AfysyrftS
B. F. Barker, Belfast; Door.
J. W. Strang, Bangor Tension Mechanism
for Sewing Maching Shuttles.
ID. Weber, Houlton; Bounder for Reins.
ID. Weber, Houlton; Buckle.
w. Z. S. Whitman, Augusta; Broom.
w. j. Andrews, East Machias Compound
for the Cure of SPAWN.
Il. 7. Doyen, Portland; Steam. Generator.
j. w. wilkins, Chelsea; Dsvetailing Ma
chine.
Under date of June "a, 1871, 3l6 patents
will be issued. During the pastweek 40 ap-
plications, and 81 caveats were filed. gggo' Z
The jewelry and music store of Lowell &
Spencer, No. IA, Main street. Bangor, was
burned out a little past midnight Thursday
night, the stock being almost entirely des-
troyed or ruined. The stock of T. H
Coombs millinery rooms adjoining, was also
very much damaged. Two ladies who lived
over Coombs' store were nearly suffocated
with smoke before they could be got out. The
store owned by Mrs. Eliza b. Fowler was
damaged 5000 to $500; insured. The stocks
of Lowell & Spencer and Coombs were in
sured. The amount of loss Is not known.
The fire was most probably incendiary, and
Lowell & Spencer have been committed to the
lookup for examination on charge Of being
the incendiaries.
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Decoration Services To-Day.

We call the attention of the public to the
official notice of the order of exercises for
decorating the soldiers graves, which we
publish below, and hope that citizens gener-
ally will assist and join in this worthy pur-
pose. Contributions of flowers may be left
at the Armory of the Capital Guards, Neon
ian Hall, and Eureka Hall, east side, as early
in the morning as practicable. The ladies
arc requested to meet at Meonian Hall at S
A. NJ, to arrange the flowers into wreaths,
&c. The following official order has been
issued by Col. Dewitt, Chief Marshal.
ORDER OF PROCESSION.
Police.
Chief Marshal,
Aids.
Hallowell Cornet Band
Capital Guards.
Carriage with Mayor, Orator, Poet and President
of the Day.
Carriages containing Flowers.
Members of City Government.
Engineers of Fire Department.
Cushnoc Fire Company.
Atlantic Fire Company.
Pacific Fire Company.
Heath Post, q A. X.
National Military Asylum Band.
Soldiers from National Military Asylum Togus.
Detachment of Artillery from L. ). Arsenal.
Commandant Of U. S. Arsenal
Commandment of National Military Asylum and
Ex.OGlcers and Soldiers of the Army, and ex
Officers and Sailors OF the Navy.
Public Schools. Clergymen in carriages
Citizens on foot and in carriages.
The route of the Procession will be as fol-
lows:
From Market Square through Water street tc
Bridge street; up Bridge street to state street
through state street to Green street; up Green
street to Forest Grove Cemetery through Forest
street to Mount Pleasant Cemetery where the ser
vices will be conducted as per programme.
Minute guns Will be fired by IA detachment from
L. ;. Arsenal while the procession is moving. The
several organizations named above will report tC
the Chief Marshal at Market square at 80 p. NJ.
The Mayor, Orator, Poet and President of the
Day, and Clergymen, will please to report to Com
mttee of Arrangements, at Granite Hall, at 80 +
M where carriages will be provided.
The procession will move promptly at l.. NJ.
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From Alabama.

Mobile, %. A gang of notorious thieves
entered southern bound express car, on the
Mobile & Ohio Railroad Sunday forenoon
last, overcame the messenger, and threw Out
the safe, which contained large amount Of
money. The safe was subsequently found
broken open. The thieves were tracked to
this city, and two of them were arrested yes
terday, and with them was found portion OF
the stolen money. The remainder it is
thought will be recovered. One of the pris-
oners is an escaped convict, and desperate
character.
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ora for the personal interest they had taken in
and patient labors. She bid farewell to class
mates in some appropriate words.
The school then sang song and chorus.
Rev. Mr.. Moor, chairman of the board of
Directors, made a few general remarks con-
graduating the friends of education in the dis.
trict upon the facilities afforded by the new
and improved school accommodations. The
house has been well preserved-kept almost
as carefully as a parlor-no marks appear
upon the walls or desks or about the doors.
This indicates the training and discipline
which the pupils have received, and shows that
their hearts and minds have been cultivated
There had been some hints that the school il
not practical. If he were to crticise it he
would say it was too practical. lie read a
list of the studies pursued in some of the
classes, showing the hard work that has to be
accomplished before graduation is reached
He also alluded to the satisfactory examina-
tons of the week, and of the capability of the
teachers, speaking in the highest terms OF
praise, which the friends present all felt to be
justly due.
The diplomas were presented to each mem,
Der Of the class.
The form of the Diploma is this Augusta
High School-Maine. This certifies that
HAS completed the four years course OF
studies prescribed by the Directors, in the
Augusta High School, and has satisfactorily
passed the required examinations. In test.
mony whereof, the Principal of the School,
and the School Directors, have hereunto sci
their Names" &c. The diploma is signed by
the Principal and the Directors.
The class then joined in the singing of the
following original ode, written by Miss Allen
We meet to-day, once more to raise
Our voices sweet in songs of praise,
For teachers, schoolmates, friends so dear,
For all the knowledge gathered here.
And when in future years we part,
These scenes, impressed upon each heart,
VIII live in mem'ry's bright domain.
And bring our school days back again
Dear teachers, may we neer forget
The tOils0lne years for us you've spent;
And may your future e'er be bright,
And crowned with joys of fresh delight.
Dear classmates, as pass through life,
Wen keep these words with wisdom rife,
That backward steps we will not take"
And thus our motto neer forsake.
The interesting exercises then closed viii
the bencdiction, pronounced by Rev. Mr.
Penney.
Now comes a season of rest to those who
are to enter again the school at the fall tern
Nine weeks of vacation will give ample time
for refrcshment and recreation. We under.
stand that the class of ~ will number more
than dozen members.
1t must be with feelings of the utmost salts
faction that the able and faithful PRINCIPAL
Mr.. w. II. Lambert, contemplates the result
Of his earnest labors in behalf of education in
this community. To him and his associates
are we indebted in great measure for the
present high standing and excellent condition
Of our city schools
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From Havana.

Havana. %. Valmazeda arrived at Yer
tentes yesterday, where he disembarked his
troops, and is now marching towards Guai-
man, and Santa Cuesa Cespedes is at San
pedro near Guaiman. The insurgent Gem
eral, Luis Figuergs with large force, passed
Cayto river, accompanied by Gen. Pacheco.
A son of Cespedes, Spanish Minister to Mex
ico has arrived at the Capital.
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From New Hampshire.

Portsmouth, N. H., %. A little boy
named Gray, eight or nine years old, the son
of widow who works in the factory, had
both legs terribly crushed by freight train
on the railroad passing over them, this after
noon, near the depot. file was playing on the
cars, and attempted to jump off as they
started.
The Benefit Banquet at Rockingham House
was complete success. The tables were
beautifully decorated, the viands choice, and
the large company well pleased.
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EUROPEAN NEWS, &C
PARIS.


Paris. 80. The Official journal publishes
decree recalling to their posts all fur
Laughed treasurers, receivers and collectors
to receive subscriptions to the loan, and inn
mense lists of amounts received by French
Consuls and Ambassadors in foreign coun-
tries, in aid of victims of the war.
Marshal Mcmahon has issued an order alb
rogatng the former resolutions permitting
the sale of in1ammablcs.
French mail service for India and China
will be re-established in July, leaving Mar
sailles once fortnight on Sunday.
FLORENCE.
Florence, 90 The Chamber of Deputies
has approved the bill for reorganization of
the army, and is now engaged in a discussion
of measures for the public safety.
BRUSSELS.
Brussels, 49, letter from Burgomaster,
of Brussels, congratulates the Irvic Guards
on the patience which they have exhibited,
disturbances.
Baron Davelhen informed the chambers to-
day that as far as known of the Communists
under arrest in Paris, lG5 are subjects of
Belgium. He said that the Belgium govern
ment had not asked for their release, nor did
it intend to, but would see that they had i'm
partial trial.
VERSAILLES.
Versailles, 23. In the Assembly to-day
the Minister of Interior said it would be in
opportune to raise the state of siege in Paris
at present, but the government would allow
the citizens every liberty in the coming cleo
tons, not inconsistent with public safety.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-06-24
BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE
Daily Kennebec Journal.
From Portland.

Especial despatch to the Daily Kennebec Journal
Portland, June 90. The Haverhill Com
mandery Knights Templar arrived here this
a. NJ, and proceeded to the Falmouth Hotel.
After partaking of an elegant breakfast they
were escorted by the Portland Commandery
and paraded through the principal streets.
After parading the streets they were taken
by boat to one of the islands, where a clam
bake is to be served and general good time
to be enjoyed.
FIRE.
A slight fire occurred at the Falmouth
Hotel this afternoon, but no damage of any
consequence was done, the fire being con-
fined to one of the rooms in the upper story
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From Jamaica.

Kingston, ia, 23. The troops of Baez,
amounting to 1900, defeated an equal num-
Der of Cabrials forces at San Juan, with a
heavy loss including two cannon captured,
General Saint Clair killed, and eighteen pris-
oners, and camp equipage taken. When Ca
brial saw it was necessary for him to retreat,
he ordered the powder magazine to be fred,
which was done, and nearly the whole town
of San Juan was destroyed. Baez during
the action remained at Aqua, but has returned
to the capital since.
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From Bangor.

Bangor, %. Information has been received
that one thousand Swedish immigrants will
arrive at New Sweden via Halifax next week
About five hundred have already arrived,
and the satisfactory accounts sent home by
them has caused rush of migration, far be-
ysnd the expectations of the most sanguine.
The Governor and Council will have meet
ing in Portland next week to make arrange
ments for proper reception and care of new
corners.
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From ROckland.
ACCIDENT.

ACCIDENT.
Rockland Me, 20. Henry Gross, an
elderly man, was at work at his trade as
joiner in barn at North end this morning,
when the loft over his head upon which a
large quantity of hop poles were piled, gave
way and fell upon him, crushing and injur-
ing him severely, but there is a prospect of
his recovery.
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place at the Baptist Church at West Lubec
Wednesday the 7th inst, and he was installed
pastor over the Baptist church at LHbec Mills,
the Ridge and West Lubec.
There is an excellent religious interest in
Freeport.
The Methodists at Passadumkeag are build
ing parsonage, and have a new church edi-
fee in contemplation. The membership of
the church has more than doubled within the
past two years.
One of our exchanges says that the good
old fashioned way of facing the music in
meeting has become thing of the past. Eve
rybody, now, must sit and keep his eye On his
book, the minister, the ceiling, or something.
Now why not turn round and look at the choir
while the minister is delivering his sermon.
One is about as sensible as the other. No
one would think of doing that. Whyf Be-
cause, no one can appreciate or enjoy ser
mon so much as when he can see the speaker.
And it is the same with singing. Why not?
Camp john" has gone to the
Camp meeting at Salt Lake City. That is
zeal for man of seventyive. Yet he is as
brisk in body, brain and soul. He
will startle the Mormons with his Methodism.
Rev. Mr.. Washburn baptised several con-
verts by immersion, in Kingsbury, on the 18th
| inst
| The Somerset Co. Conference of Congre-
gational churches held its forty eighth annual
meeting with the church in No. New Portland,
Tuesday and Wednesday Of last week. Rev.
T. G. Mitchell was Moderator. Sermons
were preached by Rev. w. Woodbury. of
Skowhcgan and the Moderator
| The New England Christian Convention
met at Skowhegan on the 10Th. 1t was well
attended by the pastors and delegates of the
Christian Churches from all the New Eng
land States, except Connecticut.
A good lady of the Congregational church
in Skowhegan has given one hundred dollars
toward the support of the missionary who is
now laboring at The Forks.
| The General Conference Of the Congrega-
tional churches of Maine, meets with the
Winter Street Church, Bath, Rev. DIR. Fisk's,
June 27-29. Free return tickets are given
| by all the railroads.
| The anniversary of the Kennebec Co. Bible
Society will be held in the Free Will Baptist
Church at half past two o'clock tomorrow
afternoon. Addresses will be delivered by
Rev. VIM. ii. Gilbert of Hartford, Conn, who
superintends the work of 1.-THE American Bible
Society in New England, and by Rev. DR..
Harris, President of Bowdoin College. The
Kennebec Co. Bible Society is auxiliary to
| the American, which has now been in opera
ton ffty-five years. Has put in circulation
more than 27,G00,0 volumes of the Scrip
lures, and has issued the last year more cop
les than has been produced in all Christen-
| dom, down to the end of the l4th century.
All denominations participate in its benefcent
work, and all are invited to be present to-
| morrow afternoon.
The Rev. VIM. II. Gilbert of Hartford,
Conn, will occupy the pulpit of the Congre-
gational Church in IIallowell tomorrow morn
ing, and speak in regard to the present en-
couraging aspects of the Bible work in this
and other lands. The Rev. A. +. Ives of
Castine will preach in the afternoon.
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Stone Murray's bill boards have been
thoroughly studied for the past fortnight, and
people have made up their minds doubtless,
that it is a good show. There will be no de-
Walton from the promises made, we feel as
sured, and the rush to the grounds on Tues
day will be immense if the weather is COED.
The proprietors have established a valuable
reputation by long years of hard work, and
the public know their good qualities.
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From New Orleans.

New Orleans, %. Wrenchell has been ar
rested for the murder of James Lyons, tele-
graph operator. Wrenchell, with whom Ly-
ons was boarding, attacked Lyons in bed
Saturday forenoon, beating him so severely
with a watchman's club that he died Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-06-24

PARKS House, BosToN.-.This hotel, con-
Quoted by Boynton 4 Co., at lS7 Washington
Street, is an excellent place to get good din
ner or nights lodging. Mr.. Boynton is a
first-class caterer, and his bill of fare the
most reasonable of any hotel in Boston. Par
ties visiting the city will do well to patronize
the Parks House. Single rooms at 10 cents
and 81 day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-06-24

LEWIS RICE for more than generation has
catered to the public, "a most exacting critic, }
as proprietor of the AMERICAN House, Bos-
TON. To-day, as ever during the long test,
the house of which he is the head, stands at
the head of the New England hotels
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@arrieD.

In Calais, 10th inst, Charles +. Ripley to Miss
Mary Laney, both of c.; llth inst, Fletcher T.
Smith to Esther NJ Ieeman, both of c.; 10th inst
Frederick A Townsend to Miss Angie Trafton,
both of G.. 18th inst, Charles Nye of Calais, to
Emma Wilson of st. John n. h.
In Skowhegan l4th inst. by Rev. w w. Nutting,
Mr.. S. =. Eaton of Skowhegan to Miss Jennie f.
Libby of Augusta.
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From Massachusetts.
FIRE.

FIRE.
Lawrence, 23. A wooden building on
Ambesbury street, owned by David Spurer,
and occupied by Cofin & Knox, grocers, and
by several families in the upper portion, was
burned to-day, also the carriage factory of
Stowell < Co.. loss from ten to fifteen thou
sand dollars, mostly insured.
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Senator Morrill, reached his home in this
city by the late train Thursday evening. He
is in very good health, the sea voyage having
been great blessing to him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-06-24

To make Queens cake: One pound of
-four; one pound sugar; one-hal pound but
ter; four eggs; one gill wine one gill cream !;
one-half teaspoonful soda: one pound cur
rants; nutmeg for spice. u.
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The commanding officer of the Capital
Guards wishes US to say that it is his desire
that every member of the company report in
uniform at the armory this afternoon at one
o'clook
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New York Produce Market.

COTTON-sales 1918 bales: mid. uplands 2Oi1
FLOUR $500; state 5096 20; round hoop Ohio
00gO 90 western 0090 90; southern 00OaO 90.
WHEAT 900 bu; No. lspring 47sl All. new
Go do l4S9l 49;winter red and amber western
CORN 5000; new mixed western, I3s74 old
90.
OATS-state $4,000 western 65a6s
PORk-0O. new mess, l4629 IL 10 old, OOOO
COCO. prime 90. 00l 2.0O9l300
LAkD-0o900 steam; % 9l0* kettle.
BuTTER-Westn, q state, 20g32.
WHISKEY 0O00; Western free, gS2h
RICE-Carolina, 94 99xl
SUGAR Porto Rico, o; Muscovado, 0
MO. ASSES-N. o. As.
spas TURPENTINE 461.
ROSIN-275 for strained.
PETROLEUM-crude,l 10; refined, 25&
TALLOW- S&
-four s. d, wheat 7kd