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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-18

charged with an unpaid rate to be collected
when delivered. Double rate of passage
shall be collected when such partial prepay
payment has been made.
Arrangements have been made between the
post office and war departments, hy which one
or more of the daily weather reports isued by
the signal officer will be furnished daily to all
post offices that can be reached from the sew
eral points of distribution daily by mail. As
these reports are designed for the benefit of
the agricultural as well as the commercial
interests of the country, the Postmaster
General instructs all postmassers receiving
them to post them Immediately to frames sup
piled for the purpose by the signal officer
The British and American mixed Commits
sion have sustained the demurrer of the Unit
ed States to the claim of Barron, Forbes &
Co., an English commercial firm, for S23, 900
for quicksilver mines in Mexico seized by the
United States government in 1916, and the
claims therefore are disallowed. The COM
mission have adjourned until January 9th.
Secretary Boutwell, and Jay Cook were be.
fore the committee on ways and means this
morning in reference to the funding loan.
Mr.. Boutwel's explanation Of the $780,
600 900 ct the negotiatiation last year was full
ana complete, He showed that the alleged
loss of interest growing cut of the necessity
Of giving ninety days notice to holders of
called bonds was practically unavailable TIL
der any plan that coald be adopted, since even
the money on hand to meet the call mus first
be realized from the sale of bonds which
would bear interest from the date of issue.
He further showed that the amount of in
terest SO paid, together with the whole cost OF
negotiation, including the engraving and
printing of bonds, was reimbursed to the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-18
NEWS BY MAIL.

The funeral Of Edwin Forest took place
from his late residence in Philadelphia Mon
day afternoon.
The commission TO investigate Mexican
outrages on the Texan frontier have asked
for more powers and more money.
The United States supreme court has re-
fused to dissolve the proceedings in the
Cnited States court at New Orleans; and this
will insure Warmouth's Impeachment
President Theirs of France has announced
that the ouly remedy for the present condi-
ton of affairs in the assembly is the formation
of new chamber. He announced his will
ingnesS to retire if bis course was unsatisfac-
tory.
Charlestown is TO appoint three commits
sieuers, to meet the same number to be APP
pointed by the city council of Boston, to con-
slider the question Of anuexing the two cities.
Another murder in New York Simmons,
lottery dealer, stabbed Duryer, rival in
the same business, Monday night, on Liberty
street, killing lin almost instantly.
MIR. Shellabarger introduced in the house
Monday bill which provides that the act Of
April 22d, 1872, in relation to bountics, shall
be SO extended as to secure to every yolun-
teer, non-commissoned officer, private, must
clan, and artiiicer, who was enlisted and mus
tered into the United States at any time dur
ing the year 1861, a bounty of 500, withou,
regard TO the time in said year of the enlist
ment and muster. The bill was referred TO
the committee on military affairs.
The schooner Emerald of Goludsborough
Me-, was seized last Saturday by the United
States reyenue steamer MpCullnugh and
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Congressional Proceedings.
Washington, ID. c.. Dec. II.
SENATE.


SENATE.
The Vice President laid before the Senate
a resolution passed by the House Yesterday
against removing from the army register and
the regimental colors the names of the battles
of the rebellion.
Mr.. Edmunds-I hope that re solution Will
put upon its passage this time.
Mr.. Sumner object.
Mr.. Edmunds-Then give notice that I
shall ask the Senate to take it mp Tomorrow
resolution that a committee be Apo in,ed
to investigate the alleged frauds in the receu.
election in Arkansas. was ordered to be lail
on the table.
A bill was passed for the appointment of
keeper of life saving stations at Cape Cod and
Block Island.
A bill of Mr.. Fenton's relative to customs
waSprcsented.
bill creating commission to adjust the
Geneva claims were referred 70 the judiciary
committee.
A bill providing for determining the boun-
dairy line through Haro channel as decided by
the Emperor of Germany, was passed.
bill appropriatineSl000 900 for the Anleti-
can exhibitors was discussed.
Mr.. Thurman followed in opposition 10 th9
bill.
Mr.. Morrill, Of Mano, made an argument
in its support.
At o'clock the Senate went into executive
session. and soon after adjourned.
IIousH.
Mr.. Brooks of y. y, arose TO question &
personal privilege connected with statements
in the \. Y. Herald and World that II. S.
McComb had testified before the Credit Mo-
bilier Investigation Committee that he
Brooks, had received certain shares Of stocks
in order to influence him and throw the
democratic side of the House in legislation
beneficial to the Union Pacific railroad. He
utterly denied the statement. ard ridiculcd
the idea of his influencing the democractc
members fer a bride Of fifty shares OF Credit
MobiliSr Stock. or Tor five thousand dollars.
He did not recollect thar lie ever spoke t. 4
democratic member Oh the subject Of the
Union Pacific railroad McComb was a man
of no character, a mere reckless audacous
adventurer who was shown by the record of
the military commission now on file in The
war departmt nj, II be robber and Il BANDIT.
and he was also shown by the record Of tac
House investigation committee into the Loui-
slana affairs last summer, to have been en-
gagged in bribery in order to get hold Of the
New Orleans and jackson railroad. He,
Brooks, appealed to the committee of inycs
tigation to search his conduct from beginning
to end, to riddle him from top to bottom. ard
if they found any fault in hiu to report il to
the House and to disgrace him.
desulatory discussion took place reil-
tive to charging The scope Of the inycctiga-
ton, and as TO sitting with open doors, but
no action was taken.
The report of the conference committee on
bill for the removal of the wreck from the
channel of Sandy Hook, was agreed to-
The House took up, special order, bill
reported by the Judiciary committee last scs-
sion for settlement with the States of Ohio,
Indiana and Illinois, of the ) per cent. Ct the
net proceeds of the sale of public lands with
in those States.
After debate and without action, the House
adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-18
GINANCIAE.& COMMERCTAy,.
New York Money Market.
New YoRK, Dec. !
EVENING REPORT.

EVENING REPORT.
suinScncy in the money market tie chief
lecture in fuancal circles to-day, borrowers pay
ing as high AS 4 per cent per day. About the
close of bank hours, when nearly ali the bankers
had made W their bank accounts, the rate declined
to G57 per cent. 1t is generally supposed that alt
fcia means are at work to make money scarce, and
the Pacific Mail people AXE accused of locking up
funds, as they did two days ago. In addition to
this the treasury offered an opportunity for strn
gent money by Withdrawing from the bank Of com
mcrce and 18th national bank Sl3i5,s41 in legal
tenders Ste ling exchange firm at 100 for prime
and 10 is sight. Gold lower declining from ll1i4
to Ii -, with recovery IL. Loans from per cent.
to fiat for use. Clearings $2i,0.0,0J0, Treasury
disbursements so 900. Governments lower in the
morning in sympathy with gold and closed at Il
slight advance. State bonds dull. Stocks rregu-
lar the market alternated frequently between firm
ness and weakness. The chief interest conferred
in Pacific Mail, which luctuated between - and
IS, closing at -.
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STATE NEWS.

Mr.. Th0s. Haney of Bangor, sho. an Arc
The bird is monster, its wings measuring
over six feet from tip to tip.
Collector Washburn of Portland, has beer
suddenly called to Minneapolis, Mimi, call
ed there by the dangerous illness of his sor
Charles A. Washburn.
Mr. Charles G. Iaines for so many years
connected rs paymaster with the Laconia
Corporation in Saco, is about to move to Bos-
ton.
Not solitary Gaze of smallpox yet in
Bath.
The Department Encampment for the De.
partment of Maine, Grand Army of the Re-
public, will be held with B. Ii. Beale, Post
No. II, in Bangor the last of next month.
The second lecture of the course at West
Wateryille, was delivered by Mr.. Dingley of
the Lewiston Journal on Friday evening to a
good audience.
The Press says that Capt. John Fauucs of
the |. ). Rev. Marine Service and Superin-
tendent OF the Life Saving Stations on the
coast, is expected in Portland for the purpose
OF inspecting the different points along the
sea coast of Maine and New Hampshire and
selecting therefrom suitable places for the
establishment of life s.l.cns
Danforth Jewett, Of Skowhegan, was found
dead in his field about 4 o'clock Saturday af-
ternoon. Cause, heart disease. Mr.. Jewett
was about Go years old.
Capt. Elshu F. Goddard of Rumford, was
killed on Friday, by being caught or thrown
under his wood sled He was alone with n
pair of horses and oxen, and when found had
been dragged under the sled about eight rods
and was quiet dead.
The venerable editor of the Sunrise Is look
ing for boy who wants to be Greeley. u
ColfaN, Wilson or a Severance, and is viii
ling to pay the price, which il to go into a
printing ofiice and beginning at the lowest
round of the ladder. rise by industry and per
severance.
The Independent says that there is said to
be local board OF fire underwriters in pro-
cess OF formation on Il small scale in Saco.
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FOREIGN NEWS.

London, l.. The fall text OF President
Grants messag5 has been received by mail
and published in the London journals. The
Times in reviewing TIE message says the
President appears reticent, formal and cour-
teous, bowling to the diplomatic circles with
all the urbanity of an Old World statesman.
The message is striking picture of the pros
perity and rapid progress of the county.
The Times approves Of the proposal for ala
Alaska boundary commission, praises the
Presidents moderation towards Cuba and ap
plauds the recommendation for the reduction
of the army, and adds, The President about
to enter upon his second term finds the Union
restored to its normal state at all salient
points, but still bearing traces OF the great
war, the public debt, aud the disorgrnizauon
of the South.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-18
Maine Manufacturing News.

At the sleigh factory of S. r. Bailey ( Co,
in Bath, some 800 sleighs have been sold, be-
sides having manufactured and sold over 400
boys clipper sleds and some 1900 dozen pairs
OF shafts the past six months, they now de-
sign to double the amount of their produc-
tons and men employed, which is now some
10 hands, with ii pay roll of $1,000 a month,
and have actually commenced work for
another season on this scale, intending to
turn out some 1000 sleighs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-18
DirD.

In this city fh inst, Mrs. Hannah Pullcn, aged
30 years.
In Oldtown, 18th inst, Mrs. Emma j. Latham
eldest daughter of Joseph and Lois Whittier, form
erly of this city, aged 20 years.
In Portland, 10th INST, Miss Matilda l.. Prince.
In kennebunkport, 2sth ult., Mary, wife OF
Ezekiel Emmons, aged Sugars.
In Freeport, 18th inst, Samuel LtchlelG, aged q
years, II months, Is days.
In Wells, 18th ult., Eloida T., wife OF Joel Y
Allen aged 25 wears.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-18
3line Shipbliiaing News.

The Maine correspondent OF the Boston
Journrl furnishes that paper with the proba
bilitips IN regard to shipbuidiny in the State
for the next year, from which we make some
extracts: \ large number of thrce-masted
schooners Of 500 tons will be built In the
Bath district there are now on the stock. fully
5000 tons. Il is expected that the amount Of
tonnage to be built will be not less than -,
900 tons.
In the Waldoboro district the returns show
most cheering indications. AT Damarisco,ta
and New Castle there will be built a ship of
400 tons by Austin Hall 6 Co. for Capt
James Reed; three three masted schooner by
c. G. Merry, of about 500 tons each; one
schooner, By Samuel l.. Foster, and a steam.
or Of about 60 tons, By the Union Oil Works.
at Thomas;on there will be built some seven
or eigh: three masted schooners, and perhaps
more, running from 800 to 800 each. At Bris-
tol there will DC built a dozen schooners and
steamers, ranging from 20 20 $50 tons. AZ
Rockland ard South Thomaston, Sanford
Starrett is 10 build three-masted schooner
OF GOO tons for Capt. Charles Ii. Maston
Ames Rankin, schooner of about POO tons.
AT Waldoboro' A. r. Reed & Co will build a
barque of 900 tons; j. Clark & Son, bArqu-
entine of 600 tons; also, by the same firm, a
brig of 400 tons; Alfred St0rcr, two double
deckea, threc-masted schooners Of GOO tons
each; Kennedy 4 Comery, one three masted
schooner, double decketi, of COO tons: Viii
liam Fish one schooner Of $50 tons; EIwir
Aeton 4 son, schooner of 500 tons; ant
Caldwell Fiandcr & Co., schooner Of 800
tons IN frenchn.an's Bay district shiphuild-
ing will be better the coming season than il
has been for many years. Vessel property is
paying well. In the Bangor district two
schooners are now being built One barnue
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-18

Persons looking for Christmas goods will
Water street, Hallowell he has just put in a
splendid stock of goods for the Holidays, i'll
addition to his ladies' and gents furnishing
goods. Old Santa Claus stands looking
through the window, inviting all to call in and
purchase. declS-+lw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-18

The annual children Aparty and parish fes-
tiyal of the Winthrop Street Uniyersalist So
ciety was held last evening in Meonian hall
Supper, music and dancing, with social inter-
course of cid and young, were the features of
the occasion, which was highly enjoyed by
large attendance of the parish and many in
vited guests.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-18

We would call attention to the ADVERTISE
ment Of Mr.. c. II. Williams in another coll
umn. He is selling one of the best Sewing
Machines in the market, and giving extra in
ducements to purchasers during the holidays.
1t will pay you to call on him at his rooms
on Water street, HalloWell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-18
BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE
Daily Kennebec Journal,
BANGOR.

Bangor, Me-, II. There have been TWO
deaths from small pox in this city and one in
Hampden during last night and to-day. One
new case is reported to-day. The whole
are getting well.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-18
You lie, William Amy physical

who now says that rheumatism can not be
cured, simply lies. The wonderful effects of
the Centaur Liniment for all flesh, bone and
Muscle ailments upon man and beast, are too
well known to admit of question. 1t destroys
swellings, --softens stiff joints, soothes pain,
makes the lame walk and the bedridden leap
for JOY. 1t is selling no article ever did
sell and it sells because it does its work
every time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-18
Robes. Robes Robes!

A large and carefully selected stock of
robes, including Hudson Bay and Prairie
Wolf, lined and unlined Buffalo, English,
Scotch and French lap robes, at prizes and
quality that cannot be beaten this side of New
York, for sale by Collier, Hamilton & Co., li3
Water street, Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-18
MarrirD.

In Portland, 10th inst. Geo. ". Ball 10 Miss Mary
A. Hughes, both of Portland.
In Gorham, 14th inst, Chas. /. Sawyer to Miss
Ida p. PREGNANT lith inst, Delbclt y. sawyer &c
Anna F. Shaw, all of Standish.
In Norway, 9th ult., Ephraim b. Tubbs to Miss
Hattie f. Richardson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-18

Mr.. o. w. Sims of Hallowell, has the
agency for Stanleys life of Dr. Livingston,
giving full and complete account of the ex-
of the greatest explorer Of modern times.
Mr.. Sims will commence in a few days to cam
yass for the work in Hallowell, giving all q
chance to procure copy of this valuable his
tory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-18
AFTERNOON VELEGRAMS.

New York, u. Terrence Dolnn was ar
rested last night charged with roasting an in
FAINT son to death on red hot stove.
Chicago, II. Nicholas Eischen was fatally
shot yesterday morning by one of two bur
glars who entered his boarding house, and
whom he was trying to capture.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-18

PORTLAND De-. II 1872.
+. W. KINsMAN:
Dear Sir Our sales for Adamsons Cough Bal
sam increase every week.
Please send us five gross. If the sales continue
to increase in the future they have for the past
three months, we will have to buy ten gross 4
month.
Respectfully yours,
VIZ. PHILLIPS & co.
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Local an State Nefus.

Hon. William Writ Virgin Of Portland, was
yesterday appointed by the Governor, Asso-
ciate Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court,
to fill the place soon to be made vacant by
the expiration Of Judge Tapley's term of Of
fee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-18

Children Try-for Pitchers Castora.
1t regulates the stomach, cures wind collie and
causes natural sleep. 1t is a substitute for
castor oil. decl-+lm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-18

Renne's Pain-Killing Magic Oil for internal
and external use, cures rheumatic pains, stiff
joints, and lameness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-18

ROslN-3 $50 -.-
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 2al2A; refined, 7a27JI
TAI-Low- sasa
LISSEED OII-S0
FREiGhTS TO INTERCOLLEGIATE str. sd
per san hi1d Grain per str. SID corn perstr
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" Gather.
WAR DEPARTMENT,

WAR DEPARTMENT.,
OFFICE uE TIE CHirE SIGNAI OFFICER
~ a.sHIHGroE, Dec. lis Z. N.
FoI the Middle and Eastern States, north
westerly and northerly winds, high pressure
lower temperature ana partially cloudy
weather.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-18

Pleasant River Lodge Of L. & a. NJ, of
Brownville, was constituted and officers in
stalled by Grand Master Cargill, on the 18th
inst. The following are the odicers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-18

The large and attractive advertisement
of Wheeler Brothers, Gardiner, cannot
failed to be noticed by our readers. These
enterprisng gentlemen doubtless have at
sheir store one of the richest and most varied
stocks on the kennebec. They buy in such
large lots that their customers may have the
privilege of making their own selection, and
not be obliged to take last years leayings, or
wait for their orders to be sent to Boston. A
store so well stocked and having so great a
variety prominently deserves the patronage
of the public Our readers in Augusta will
find it for their interest to make use of the
very convenient accommodation train, and
take look at the Wheeler Brothers steel. of
hats, caps, ladics' and children's furs. &C.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-18

visit to L. Rowse's would at a glance
convince any one that they need not go any
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-18

The largest and best assortment of ladies
and gents travelling and shopping bags ever
offered for sale in this city, can be found at
Collier, Hamilton & Co.'S, l43 Water street,
AuOusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-18

The next meeting Of the Maine Board Of
Agriculture will be held in Winthrop about
the middle of January. Hon. S. l.. Goodale
and s. l.. Boardman, Esq, the committee on
location, appointed at the last meeting, yisi-
ted Winthrop yesterday to make the necessa-
ry arrangements for the meeting. The board
will meet in Town Hall, the use of which will
be given by the town and other courtesies ex-
tended. The citizens Of the town are wide
awake i'll the matter, and as the meetings will
be held in the midst of a prosperous and
intelligent agricultural community, VIC have
no doubt they will be fully attended.
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Mrs. Jarley'S Celebrated WAY
Figures

VIII be exhibited, which in Portland aud other
places have drawn crowded houses.
variety of useful and fun = articles will be Of
fered for sale suitable for presents during The lo
days. Ice cream oysters, cake and other refresh
ments for sale.
ADMISSION 25 CENTS. Doors open at O'Clock.
Exercises TO commence at I 4 O'Clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-18

Ore of The large and splendid steamships oith
line viii leave Pier No a. North River foot Cana
Street. at Il o'clock noon the 10TH Goth and goth
ofcvery month Except when those days fall on Sun
day, aud then on the preceding Saturday. for AS
PINWATL, connecting, via Panama Railway with
one of the Company's steamships from Panama or
SAN FRANCISCO, touching at MANZANILLO.
All departures connect at Panama with steamers
FOR south Pacific and Central American ports.
For JAPAN AND CHINA steamer leaves san
FRANCISCO first Of every month, except when II
falls On sunday, then on the day preceding.
One Hundred Pounds Baggage allowed each
adult. 80 baggage masters accompany baggage
through, and Gttenu to ladies and children without
male protectors. Baggage received on the dock the
LAY before sailing, from steamboats, railroads and
passengers who prefer to send down early.
An experienced surgeon on board. Medicines
and attendance free.
For freight, pas sa2e tickets, or further nforma
tim, apply ri the Compapy's ticket Office or the
wharf, FOOT OF CANAL STREET NORTH
RIVER. NEW YORK.
Iva F. Il. BABY, Agent.
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''Old Father Time and his New
Years Bride"

SCENE /. Times incarnation. His Introductory
address. lie introduces his twelve children. rep
resenting the months of the year, who come down
from their cloud palaces. Each teal, story OF The
past, January beginning with the creation; and
improvements, &C. The Seasons with the Frost
King come, each bringing their bridal gift.
SCENE ID. Wedding Tableau. The Surprise.
The Closing Tableau.
In preparing this drama for presentation, no
pains orexpense has been spared to make it attrac-
tive and entertaining. New scenery has been paint
Ell for this special purpose and it Is hoped that Ike
entertain ment will be rs satisfactory any ever
offered like occasion in this city. For an add
Il al q. mt q
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The funeral Of Edwin Forest took place
from his late residence in Philadelphia Mon
day afternoon.