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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-27
WRCI1 WASHINGTON.

Washington, D. c., &C. telegram from
/ New Orleans to-day states that Warmoutl
/ declares his Intention to acquiesce in the de.
! cision of the courts, and the determination Of
| the President to sustain Pinchbeck as COVER.
nor. He will make no further efforts to re-
! gain the gubernatorial chair, but advises the
/ body recognized by him as the legislature not
20 meet again in January, bnt accept the sit
uaion.
kilograms have been sent to Montgomery.
Ala. urging the republicans to abide fully by
s!e compromise offered by Attorney General
Williams, and saying that unless they do SO,
they must not expect the administration to
recognize them or the court house body as
the legislature.
Ex-Governor Orr Of South Carolina, Min
ls;er to Prussia, called to- day on the Presi-
dent. with whom he had long conversation.
He expects 10 sail fo- st. Petersburg in Jan
uary.
Paymaster Henry Breeze Of the United
States army, who was charged with irregular
itles in his accounts, and sentenced to be
reprimanded in general orders and to be sus-
pended from rank and duty for four months
has had the latter portion of his sentence re-
mitted by the President and will be restored
70 duty.
The President on Tuesday, signed the bill
to reduce the expenses and offices Of the in
ternal revenue bureau, which passed Con-
gress few days ago, and the work of putting
the new law into practical operation will be
commenced Immediately. There are about
seventeen kinds OF stamps to be prepared be-
fore the new law goes into effect, but the work
on them will be commenced without delay.
The United States steamer Colorado, flag
shin of the AsiatIc fleet, was TO leave Siga-
more abon; the middle of this month for home
and is expected 10 arrive at New York early
in March. The Hartford sailed from New
York about a month ago for Singapore via
the Sue2 canal to take the place of the flag
ship Of the fleet. The Plymouth of the Eu-
ropean feet, has been ordered on a cruise
along the coast of Africa, after which she will
return to the United States arriving here in
May.
Tn the case Of Alexander A. Scmmes, of
the United States Navy, tried in January
last for infictng cruel and unlawful punish
ment upon persons under his command for
abuse of his official powers, and for oppres-
sive and inhuman conduct unbecoming an
officer and gentleman. while he was in com
mand of the United States steamer Ports
mouth, was found guilty, AMI sentenced To be !
suspended from duty and rank for three wears
and to be reprimanled by the Secretary of
the Navy. The President has RENTED a por-
ton of his sentence which suspended him
from rank and duty, aal he will again be or
dered to duty by the department. The severe
rcprimaud which he received, however. by |
The Secretary al the time, stands on record, |
1t being announced there that if the sentence
Of the court had been sayeTer the department
would not have failed to approve it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-27
,,, ao,,ors among which were a

three hundred dollars, among winch "ete /"
purse of greenbacks for the pastor siiVer
cake basket and spoon-holder for the prinei-
nal female singer, beautiful presents tor the
n,,,or members of the choir, a handicapped
s,ora Cor the Superintendent of the Sunday
ccbool. and presents Of value for scholars,
teachers and friends. The gifts were grace
fully distributed by a veritable Santa Claus,
clothed in the costume of the gay old fello"
so often seen in pictures. Social intercourse
rleasar. games and dialogues by the children,
| singing, and ample refreshments for those
who could be made joyful ONLY by possessing
! full stomach, all served to make the occa-
sion fitting close to the Christmas festlvi-
ties.
The Methodist society at North Augusta
hung Christmas tree for the children OF the
Sunday School. A large number were pres
ent to participate in the evenings pleasures
aud enjoyment.
The Christmas ball, under the direction OF
c. +. Berry, at Meonian Hall, in the evening
was very orderly and successful affair
Seventy couples participate. Excellent mu
sic was furnished by Berry's full Band.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-27
BOSTON ITEMS.

Boston, 90. The stockholders of the Fan
emil Hall Insurance Co. have voted unani
mously to pay up assessments and make the
| capital of the company $500, 900, as require,
| ty their charter, and continue business. Thi
is the only company out Of the twenty-sevel
Boston insurance offices enjoined by the SUI
preme court in consequence of losses by thu
fire, which resumes business under its OLE
charter
thick northeasterly snow storm has pre-
vaded all day, and threatens TO continue. Six
inches has fallen.
The State constabulary on Christmas day
raided upon several gambling houses, arrest
ed SO persons present and seized furniture
and implements valued at $1,000.
Arrived, steamer Rapidan from Savannah,
and brig Cora from Port Morant.
Gov. Wahsburn and large number Of
leading citizens desiring to testify their ap-
probation OF his public services addressed
letter of invitation to Hon. f. &. Washburn,
minister to France, to meet them at reception
and dinner. Mr.. Washburn replied that it
will be impossible for him to accept their cor
dial invitation, as he leaves for his post of du-
~ next Saturday.
terrific snow storm prevailed all day, Lut
now appears ended. Two feet or more have
fallen. All railroad tracks leading to and
from the city are blocked.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-27
FROM NEW YORK.

New York. -. The great snow storm
commenced this morning still continues to-
night. Tie effect on business is very damag-
ing. rs thaWsands Of out of town residents
have been unable to reach the city. No
southern, western, northern, or Erie way
mails are yet received, in tact the only trains
that nave arrived here are from New Haven
and Middletown, Conn, and they are several
hours late. Many of the street cars have
stopped running, and the stage routes are
making irregular trips. The wind has caused
much drifting, but the snow is probably two
feet deep on Il level.
There was a serious accident on the Erie
railroad near Snt.erns. A freight train ran
into the rear Of the Orange County Express
which was standing still to enable another
freight train to get ont of its way. The rear
cars Of the express train were completely
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STATE NEWS.

Among the letters dropped into the Post
office at Machias the other day was one ad-
dressed to "Mr. Santa Claus" Machias, Me.
The postmaster thought he would give it to
any one who called for it.
DR.. Thompson and Esquire Everett, both
of Dover, are said to be candidates for seaf
in the Executive Council.
A foolish fox sat down on the track Of the
B. & p. Railroad near South Lagrange, Mon
day evening, so as to get better view Of the
headlight of the approaching locomotive.
The man who picked up the skin said 1t
wasn't worth half-price, there were so many
pieces of it.
Hon. E. B. Washburne, Minister to France,
has ordered a painting by Harry Brown, the
Portland Artist.
| man went into an apothecary's shop in
this city and asked If they had any of that
new kind of lniment he saw advertised on the
fences called the s'centaur." The apothecary
said yes, and asked whether he wanted 1t for
man or beast, as there were two kinds. The
man said he didn't know, he waited 1t FOR y
woman.-Por,land Advertiser.
Major Shorey of the Bridgton News, gives
n lecture in the Newcastle course.
Capt. Samuel Parker of Skowhegan, is
dangerously i'll and little ho1-> ns. -aseo'
cry are entertained.
Ten inches Of snow in the vicinity Of Ma
chias, twenty inches, probably, twenty 70
thirty miles back from the sea shore, ano
no frost in the ground, says the Machias ha-
publican.
Mr.. Davis, private Waterman OF the Fort
land Machine Works, pulled drunken man
from the railroad track, and thought he con
ferred blessing upon the world.
The schooner Martha May, of Bangor, hav
ing carrying capacity of about IS tons, ha:
been bought by Corwin & Griffin, Riverhead
IL, for $3.50. The schooner Emeline, Capt
McLane, at Georgetown, d. c., 2lst., from
Bangor, with cargo of lath and pickets. re
ports having encountered gale of Cap'
May, and lost part of the deck load. Tn
schooner L. Taylor, Capt Hill, bound frcn
this city 10 New York, put into vineyar'
Haven on the 2lst, having lost deck-load G
slaves and one anchor.
A deer fell by the side Of the Portland an
. Ogdensburg Railroad track fleeing before tn
: train, about two miles this side of North Cor
way, on Saturday. Mr.. Jonas Hamilton
the express messenger, jumped from the trai
) and cut its throat before itfouid rise
i weighed 100.
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Christmas ut I9alloyyeil.

The religious societies observed Christians
eve at their vcstrics. The Methodist Sunday
School held festival. Speaking. reading
and singing by the children made tic evening
pass very pleasantly and proftably. Tables,
grooming under their load cf good things
were then cleared, to the oy1eut satisfaction
of all
The Congregational society had Christ
mas tree At their vestry, heavily laden with
choice Qifts from the children and friends.
The pastor was remembered in substantial
manner. A huge turkey, dressed in modern
style, with pockets well filled with green
backs, was presented by the pastors friends.
1t would be hard to tell which enjoyed the
gift most, the donors or recipients.
The Baptist society also had Christmas
tree at their yestry, well loaded with presents,
which were enjoyed as usual. The evening
will long be remembered by the children of
this society.
Many had Christmas trees in their parlorS,
where friends were Welcomed On the whole
Christmas was more generally observed than
for many years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-27
HAVANA A..

Havana, Is. Arrived, to-day steamer Mo-
70 Cast" from New York yesterday steamer
Cry ct Merida from New York
Ihe prospects of new crop Of sugar are
improving daily.
The Haytian congress has ordered with
drawal Of currency from circulation before
the 10th of April. The merchants consider
it impossible owing to the shortness of time.
The government has ordered an inspection
of the coffee, stones having been found in the
bags.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-27

to X per cent per day, closing at V. Sterling Ex'
change quiet and firm at lOsx9lo9x. About loo,.
900 pounds sight bills sold at lloh, and 10000
pounds cable transfers at 1loxa llOx. Gold frmer
and advanced frem lll,s to ll2k, closing at llSe
ll2k. Loans Iha7 for carrying, and fat for bor'
rowing Clearings were as 0OO, 900. Treasury dis.
bursements, s765,ooo. Governments higher and
firm, and in better demand. State stocks neglected
on the stock exchange. New York Central firm and
higher, selling as high as soy. Pacific Mail weak
and lower declining to 70.
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length: the bows Of the cravat nearly half =
foot: the folds of the cost ere imnssee; the
wrinkles on the trowsers co mically huge, and
the foot long enough to make two Of ordinary
size. We give the measurements, not BY r1le
and plummet, but ~ they lie in our mind's
eve. The whole effect is 20 harmonious that
the exaggerated details are forgotten, while
an idea of the softening effect Of distance
can be easily obtained BY getting - far away
from the statue as the dimensions Of the room
permit
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Telegraph News in General.

Milleville, n. j., &c. The steamer Helen
Getty was burned yesterday at the wharf
Baltimore, &c. The severe snow storm
continues causing partial suspension OF
travel.
Chattanooga, Tenn, 26. There was heavy
sleet all day yesterday and last night, tie
thermometer was standing at "a degrees.
Chicago, &c. 1t has been snowiag all the
forenoon and Is cold.
Pittsburg, Pa, &c. Nine inches OF snow
has fallen here thermometer 20 degrees.
Indianapolis, Ind, &C. There are FIVE in.
ches of snow, and it is still falling; tllermou,-
e.er 81 degrees.
Richmond, Va, &c. 1t showed all day
yesterday, and to-day it is cloudy; 'hermom'
eter % degrees.
Providence, r. l., &c. Cunningham
clothing store at Pawtucket was damaged by
| fire and water to the extent OF SoOoo " eunes
| day night insured.
The snow storm which commenced early
this forenoon continues at nine o'clock this
evening with no prospect of abatement. The
railroad trains are all behind, that from Dos-
tor only having arrived. The afternoon
train for Boston has put up at Mansfield. No
boat for New York leaves this city or Ston
inaton tonight. The street car tracks are
kept open by plows, and cars run occasional
".
Trenton. n. j., 90 The snow storm her'
is very heavy All trains are blockaaed oil
the Jersey side to Philadelphia. The SNOW
is two feet deep. The storm abated at 81
o'clock this evening.
; Meuphis, &c. The liabilities of the Mem
phis Bank, which suspended to-day, amour
TO 1924 900, falling chiefly on small depositori
The suspension has been expected for som
: time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-27
EASTPORT.

PASSPORT, Me, &c. The thermometer IN
dicated 90 degrees below zero yesterday.
Several vessels belonging in the Provinces
are ashore in this vicinity.
Two or three now cases OF smallpox nave
rnreaeI here
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-27

Gen. Chamberlain has ordered a meeting
Of the Capital Guards, On Monday evening
next, for the purpose of electing Captain
and % Lieutenant of the company Capt.
Isaac Dyer Of the Skowhegan Light Infantry.
viii preside.
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WALDOBCRO'.

Waldoboro' Me, &c. 1t commenced snow
ing here about six O'Clock this afternoon anu
tie storm is increasing. The wind is blowing
very fresh with tie thermometer six degrees
nei1W zero.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-27

Capt, Isaiah Beals, who recently diad il
Dexter, was born in Scarborough, Me, Jan.
20, 1904. His father moved to Leads when
ne was four years old and he resided in that
town till 1929, when he was married and moved
10 Dexter where he resided till he died,
July p, 1872. Capt. Beals was prudent,
Industrious man and coed citizen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-27

Those who attended the ball of rho HON.
lock Association in Gardiner, wednesday
evening, from this city, say that it was
rich affair. The ladies were tastefully an,
elegantly dressed, the music was first rate
and the order excellent
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nnss: Hags.: Rngs:: Tor the Holidays,
The largest and best assortment Of ladies'
and gents travelling ana shopping bags ever
offered for sale in this city, can be found at
Collier, Hamilton & Co.'S, l43 Water street,
Augusta.
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County Treasurer's Notice.

NOTICE is hereby gwen that shall devote the
~ present week TO making up my accounts Tor
the past year and settling with the County Commi5
sioners. Consequently no money VIII DC pAlo from
the treasury before Wednesday, Jan. J, 1913.
A. SHARKS, County Treasurer.
Anrnsta Dec % lo12 dec3i-t1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-27

,tr. L. r. Holbrook, u workman in the
railroad car shop, was quite badly injured on
Tuesday. lie was descending on O. ladder
from the top Of a car that va, building, when
the foot of the ladder slipped and Mr. Hol-
brock fell, spraining one of lis ankle: 7ery
to5iv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-27
Marrirn.

In this city, 9th inst, by Rev. {. Il. Penney.
Henry II. smith of Augusta, to Miss Grace K.
Young of West Waterville.
In this city, 26th inst, by Rev. C. +. Penney,
Chas +. Partridge of Bath, to Miss Mag, ie s. Ham.
ilton of Augusta,
In HalloWell, 2jth nit, by Rev. O. NJ Cousens,
Melvin J. Hawkes. Of Portland, to Miss Mary A
Sawyer Of Hallowell by same, GeorgC f. Simmons
to Miss Annie Walker, both OF HalloNell.
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Weather..
WAR DEPARTMENT,

OFrlcr OF NE CUR SIGNAL OFFICER )
ARLINGTON, Dec. &c 8 p. NJ.
Fer New England and the Middle States,
winds backing to northerly and westerly " it'll
clearing but partially cloudy weather, the for
mer diminishing in force; for the Southern
States northerly to westerly winds and clear
ing but partially cloudy weather vi it'll increas-
ing pressure.
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BRUNSWICK.

Brunswick Me, &c. II began showing
here at five O'Clock this evening. The WIND
from the northeast is blowing very hard, and
the weather extremely cold.
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Christmas In this City.

Christmas day was most enjoyable here BY
the glowing fire. The children derived their
annual fund of pleasure from the customary
distribution of gifts by Santa Claus, hung on
Christmas trees or slowed snugly in stockings
depending from the chimney corners, while
the interchange of gifts among the older peo-
pie were more numerous and valuable than
usual, partaking generally of tho substantial
and useful kind. Most Of the traders ac-
knowledge that their holiday sales have been
large. One dealer in fancy articles informs
us that more money was taken at his store
on Tuesday last than ever before in single
day. The weather compelled private rath-
er than public recognition of the day, but
in the streets there was 'here and there
traveller" who had neglected until the
eleventh hour the purchase of some article
to make complete the Christmas stock.
The children and friends Of the Sunday
School connected with the Baptist society,
had 4 very happy time at their lecture ROOM
Two large and elegantly decorated trees were
laden with gifts valued at between two and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-27
Black Cloth Cane Lost.

an Thursday, Dec. 10th, the subscriber lost
" black cloth cape, plaid inside, large velvet
collar ttached with buttons. The 1nder will be
liberia ly rewarded by leaving the same my office
ON state St. l.. ). CRoOAEis III. -.
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Boarding for Horses.

u,IIE subscriber has accommodations this stable
| for several horses. The horses Will he KEPT
and delivered to their owners IN any parI OF lHe
city. r. II IL oor. -
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5.3ien.

In Hallowell, Esd inst Clarence H., only child OF
Clarence 0sgood, aged seven years ii DAYS
In Bath, 23d inst, Joseph +. Hildreth aged Gs
years, months; 18th inst, Emma j. wife OF Tel
vile Crooker, aged "a years, moaths; Goth IN 1t
Mary A, Gerrish, aged SO years.
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PORTLAND.

Portland. Nc, %. Schooner Credit OF
Portland, with ron for Portland, sunk about
one mile south Of Wood Island. The crew
landed on Wood Island. The captain, his
wife and children are sick with smallpox.
schooners Virginia and General futile
are ashore; will probably get of. \ schoon-
er painted white is ashore on wood Island
near Dameris Cove, and has been stripped.
Portland, Me, 2G The steamship sarma-
tan, from Liverpool the 18th inst., arrived
, this morning. The schooner, iron laden, re
ported sunk, was the Intrepid of this port
Taa Mississippi from Boston arrived yester
/ lav.
Steamer Iris has returned and reports on
E, 1.-THE schooncrs get Off, and would procee'
! 70 Bidjeford to avoid the storm.
/ The dwelling Of Z. A. Getchel!, Morrill,
Corner, was burnel yestirday afternoon
| > aine 1900; insured for $500.
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The small pox in this State appears TO be
on the wane, and the apprehension that it
would become epidemic here seems to be
passing away
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-27

The Wing adver;ises for "a temperate man
who is fast compositor." There's q good
deal in that. Fast men are generally very
temperate about overworking themselves
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-27

The kennebec river is now solid, all the
breathing places having suspended business
for the season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-27

Some curious mistakes were made Christ
mas day, accusing persons Of making presents
who never thought Of such 4 thing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-27

There has recently been an addition to the
editorial staff of the American. For the
present he will attend to matters about home.
i EUsiro,1h Ame1icag.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-27

w. II. Bgelow, Esq, Of this city, formerly
of Clinton, has been appointed postal clerk on
the route between Boston and Bangor.
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The churches were thinly attended on sun
day. Standard.
Who told you?
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Harris sales of candy have been immense
the past few days. His stock has never be-
fore been so complete and varied.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-27

London Hill seems extensively iacil"so
.-;,;,ur We have heard Of some half
dozen weddings there recently.
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House for Sale.

On Chestnut Street, south Of Green. House and
" ell each two stories. Butt last sHmmeT'
House is 22x2g and ell is l5X29 Entirely finished
Double parlor dining.rootn, kitchen aud one sleep
ing room below stairs; six sleeping rooms IN sec
ord stor: cellar under house and ell. Wll W
sold at a fair price. Inquire of JOHN 7. J" \ MAJ,
end of EiidZe SlC tN0Nkk
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For Rent.

rI'O private family. 4 Grst-class dwelling house
I with stable, carriage and wood.house, also 4
lion, to business, No.. Church ST., nearly op-
posite the stone church.
Possession given the first Of Jan. 1873.
Apply to K. ". WHlTEHOU5E.
Augusta, Dec. 26, 1871. dec2I-toed4t&W-W
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BY TELEGR A Pr
TO THE
Daily Kennebec Journal
BELFAST.

Belfast, Me-, &c. Our railroad commune
cation is resumed. A baggage car with two
engines and a snow-plow having arrived this
afternoon. The haybor is entirely free from
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-27

We are experiencing the most severe
weather that has occurred since the memora-
bic cold term in January 1857. Yesterday
the thermometer was twenty degrees below
zero. To-day it is twelve. The railroad is
blocked by drifted snow and no trains have
arrived since Monaa.