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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-03-05
Illinois Bonds.


Persons having funds to invest are liable
to misapprehension in relation to the county
and town bonds of the State of Illinois. The
statement that the principal and interest OF
Illinois county and town bonds are payable by
the State is not correct. There is no liability
on the part Of the State to pay either the in
terest or principal of these bonds, unless
funds for the purpose are first placed in the
State treasury by the counties or towns issuing
them. In case Of failure to do this, the
State is not holden in any form. In relation
to this matter, the Chicago Tribune makes
this important statement; 'The legislature
passed an act authorizing the town and county
authorities to pay on such bonds all the taxes
collected on the increased RADIATION of prop
erty, over that assessed in 1868. And now
the trouble il that the towns and counties
have in many instances manipulated their as
sessments so that there is apparently no IN
crease Of property orer the roluotton Of 1865,
and, consequently, no funds applicable to the
payment of either interest or principal of a
large proportion of the railroad aid bonds
issued in Illinois. INVESTOR.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-03-05

Mrs. VIM. X. Weston of this city has pre-
scented the State with very curious garment,
constructed by the Esquimaux and used as
waterproof coat. 1t is in the form of the COM
mon waterproof with hood attached The ma
terial is the entrails of the Sea Lion nicely
sewed together with fine snews. 1t was gift
to Hon. VIM. X. Weston by his friend Capt
Alden Miller of barque ELLA Francis, JAN
LIST, 1854 at San Francisco, and by him brought
to this State. The garment is to be placed in
the State Cabinet of Curiosities for inspection
and preservation. Mrs. Weston's gift indicates
a commendable interest in the increase Of the
State Cabinet and entities her to the gratitude
which public spirit inspires. Her example
is worthy of imitation by such persons as pos
sess relics and curiosities which they would
willingly present for public inspection, being
assured that they would be carefully pre-
served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-03-05

Friend J. d. Lang, Indian commissioner,
reached his home Friday night from Wash
ington whittier he had been called to assist in
settling some special matters between the In
dams and the government. By the Washing
ton papers it appears he was solicited to 60
on a mission to Arizona to visit the trouble
some Apaches, but could not leave home for
so long period as would be necessary for
such trip. Gen. o. 0. Howard has since
been engaged to go on the same errand. 1t
is highly gratifying to see so much confidence
placed in Friend Langs integrity and judg-
ment by the authorities at Washington.
Friend Lang is the right man in the right
place. His labors thus far towards carrying
out the Presidents Indian peace policy have
been unceasing and entirely satisfactory to all
concerned, and the policy seems to be the
true one. The following resolve was passed
by the Legislature of our State, and similar
one last year-we think at the suggestion OF
Friend Lang, who desires to have his own
State all right on the subject
STATE OF MAINE.
Resolve requesting our delegation in Con-
press to use their influence in favor of a
faithful observance of our treaties with the
Indian tribes.
WHEREAS, We have witnessed with great
satisfaction the Frightening prospect of great
and lasting good to the aborieines of our
land, by the working of the present new
peace policy in their behalf, and believing
that these combined moral and religious eff.
forts for their protection, reform and civiliza-
ton. without distinction of party or sect, will
meet with a hearty response from the people
of this State; therefore,
RESOLVED, That our delegation in Con-
gress be encouraged and requested to use
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-03-05

New York, 4. Two females are said to be
training for a prize fight for $1,000 side
near Akron, Ohio.
The challenge of the Paris crew of St.
John has been accepted by the Bigln crew OF
New York, conditional on its taking place on
the Harlem river in June or July for $1,000
or $1,000 side.
James McClosky was killed in bar room
fight early this morning by blow on the
head, inflicted by Thos. Murray we'll
known politician. Murray was arrested.
The new health officer DR.. Vanderpool has
taken possession and holds a conference with
leading merchants on Wednesday on the best
method of managing business at the quaran-
tine to protect the public.
Police Justice Seymour who is Implicated
in the frauds has been held in 81, 900 bail for
trial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-03-05
Meeting of the Centennial Commission


Philadelphia, Pa, 4. The Centennial
Commissioners assembled this forenoon and
at noon were escorted to Independence Hall
by the committees of councils and repre-
sentatives of the Commercial Exchange,
Franklin Institute, Board of Trade and Hor
ticultural Saciety. Mayor Stokely made an
address of Welcome which was responded to
by Ex-Governor Hawley of Connecticut. In
concluding he said "The commissioners will
diligently observe the purpose for which they
were appointed in accordance with the act
of Congress and strive with interchangeable zeal
to win for the celebration the favor and sup
port of the people of all the union. The occas-
ion will have special value, and we have a
blessed influence within our own boundaries,
and the commissioners will address them
selves in fraternal spirit to the people of all
other nations that this may be the best expo
sition yet seen of men and of the works of
all the world. Gov. Gary was unable to be
present on account of sickness, but sent a
letter in which he says: ''We as Pennsyl-
vanians fully appreciate the vast response
biliiy resting upon as we'll as the herculean
duties involved in prosecuting and perfecting
the great national object about to be under
taken, while we are willing to pledge and
give our best energies in its prosecution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-03-05
The Dix Island Tragedy.

By a telegram from Rockland yesterday,
it seems that the account first received of the
Dix Island tragedy, was in some respects err
roneous. The murdercr's name is Barney
Little, and he was supposed to be jealous, not
of improper letters to his wife, but he was sus'
pcous of attempts by some Of the workmen,
who were his fellow townsmen, to ALLEVIATE
the members of his family from him by letters
home. He appeared to have had no particu-
lar quarrel with Young White on this account.
Little and White boarded at the house of one
Dolan, and roomed together, in room con-
tanning three beds, and occupied also by four
others. Little did not go to work Saturday
morning, nor did he come down to dinner,
but remained in his room. He had become
incensed against some of his fellow workmen
by the suspicion that they tempered with his
trunk. White went to his chamber after din
ner and when the bell rang the hired girl
spoke to him and received no response, and
Immediately heard two pistol shots, and an
exclamation of pain. She gave the alarm and
directly afterwards young White appeared in
the door leading from the staircase, and Tell
dead in the kitchen. a crowd gathered. but
did not dare go to the chamber, as Little for
babe their approaching. They parleyed with
him nearly two hours duriag which time they
heard him fire several shots, when he finally
threw away his pistol and gave himself up
He was found sitting on the bed, covered with
blood, with two pistol shot wounds in the
neck and face, one in the left side, and seve-
raj wounds inflicted with a pocket knife in
the abdomen; one of these wounds, however.
will prove mortal, it is thought. Little was
| taken to Rockland and lodged at the police
headquarters and will be indicted at the
March session of the Supreme Judicial Court
next week if he RECEIVERS. Young Whites
body has also been taken to Rockland to await
the order of his friends. Little expresses no
contrition for his shocking crime.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-03-05

The high school of Hallowell held its an
nual examination in the Academy building on
Friday, LIST inst, and the scholars gave pub
lie exhibition, consisting of declarations.
readings, paper composed of original art-
Giles and music. The examination continued
through the entire day and gave the highest
satisfaction to the Experimenting School Com
mittee, and the large number Of visitors pres
emit. All the classes acquitted themselves
creditably and some in Algebra, Geometry and
Latin displayed high degree Of proficiency.
Mr.. Fish, the able and popular principal, who
comes here with the expectation of teaching
in the Classical School, has more than an
swered the expectations of the people, and
fully justified his former reputation. The eX-
hibition in the evening was also fine, and al
though the room was crowded almost to sufio-
cation, the interest Of the audience was held to
the close. Some of the readings, considering
that the performers had never enjoyed the adj
vantages Of any regular training, displayed
very high degree of excellence and were exc
cuted with considerable dramatic power. On
the whole, we question if finer class OF
readers could be found in any school in the
State, than the young ladies of the Hallowell
high school. The original paper was the gem
of the occasion, and the music under the di-
rection of DIR. Halves excellent. The Incl
dent of the presentation of handsome copy
of Shakespeare to the teacher by his pupils
added interest to the occasion, and was a fit
ting testimonial to his faithfulness and success
during the brief period he has had charge of
the school.
1t would be doing injustice not to refer to
the examination of Miss Nye, on the proceed
ing day, the efficient and accomplished teacher
of the grammar school, which gave equal sat
isfacton and showed school of the highest
order On the whole the feeling of the people
of Hallowell that their public schools have
been for the past year all they could desire, is
fully justified by the results. Con-.
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New York Produce Market.
NEW YORK. March, 4

COTTON-saes 724 bales. mid. uplands 22H
FLOUR 600; state CLOG $50; round hoop ONO
SSj5765 western q l0G7S5 southern ls39S o.
WHEAT 10000 blu; No. spring l52 sl6 new
3 do winter red apd amber western 10y alo
CORN 10000 new mixed western HguH
DO
OATs-salcs $4,000 western 20 7g5G
PORK new mess, 1859 old, 1870
prime,
LARD q OK steam: kettle, loH.
BUTTEK-West IL Az state, 23g31.
WHISKEY Western free, %.
RlCE-Carolina, 40
ssuGAR-porto Rico, a ;Muscovado, ss4
MOLASSES-N. o. 45a62
SP'rS TURPENTINE-aS4
ROSIN- a4jJ
PrTRoLEUM-crude 13al3'4 refined 221
TALLOW- So a9%
FRElGHTS TO LIVERPOOL Cotton, lag.
1sd, flour 0s, Cd, wheat 5sd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-03-05
Town of Richmond.

RICHMOND, Me-, March, 4.
The town meeting in Richmond to-day
elected the following officers J. w. Spauld-
Clerk; Franklin Houdlette, y. z. Jewett and
j. Watson Libby, Selectmen, Assessors and
Overseers; c. Houdlette, Town Treasurer;
Franklin Houdlette, Town Agent; Samuel
W. Jack, Supt. School Committee; J. w.
Spaulding, Auditor.
Politics were entirely discarded, local
questions alone influenced the vote. Five of
the above are republicans and two are demo-
Gratis
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SENATE.

SENATE.
Mr.. Morrill, of VT, from committee on
public buildings reported with amendments
the bill providing for the erection of govern
ment buildings at Utica, N. Y, Raleigh, N.
c., and Little Rock, Ark, appropriating for
the first $20O,000 and for the others $780,
600 each.
Mr.. Conkling presented the memorial of
the New York chamber of commerce asking
to be permitted to purchase the site of the
present post office in New York at the price
the government paid for it.
After some time was spent in considering
the appropriation bill the Senate at 2 80
o'clock went into executive session and at
o'clock adjourned.
House.
The Senate bill to continue in force the
grant to the State of Nevada for college pur-
poses was passed.
Mr.. Starkweather of Conn, presented a
petition for life boat station at Black Is
land.
The House at 20 o'clock went into COM
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The Rockland Election.


ROCKLAND, March 4.
At the city election to-day. j. Fred Mer-
rill, democrat, was elected Mayor by ma
jority of l22 over j. S. Willoughby, republi-
can. The vote stood: Merrill, 554; Will
loughby, 1872. Thirteen republicans and six
democratic councilmen are elected, and two
remain to be chosen. Wards four, five and
six elected the republican candidates for
Aldermen, and wards one, two and seven the
democratic. In ward three there was no
choice, but probably republican will be
chosen on Wednesday, securing republican
majority in that branch of the city council.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-03-05
Lewiston Election.
LEWISTON, March 4.

LEWISTON, March 4.
at the city election to-day, David Cowan,
republican, was elected Mayor by 52S major
ity, over j. =. Gill, democrat Last year
Garcelon, democrat, had So majority. Knowl-
ton, republican, is elected Municipal Judge.
The board of aldermen is unanimously re-
publican; in the common council eighteen
republicans and two democrats were chosen
leaving one vacancy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-03-05

mitteo Of the whole on the deficiency appro-
priation bill, Mr.. Stevenson in the chair.
After discussion on various matters en-
bodied in the bill and without concluding its
consideration the committee rose and the
House at half-past four O'Clock adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-03-05
Election in Bath.

BATH, March 4.
Considerable interest was manifested in
our election to-day,-the contest being prin-
cipally between the present Mayor, James d.
Robinson, the regular republican nominee.
and Franklin Reed, the citizens candidate.
Mayor Robinson was e-elected by majority
of 81. The city government is largely re-
publican as usual.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-03-05
The Japanese Embassy at Wash
tngton.

tngton.
Washington, 4. At noon to-day the prin
cipal members of the Japanese Embassy, ten
in number, were officially presented to the
President. Some time before the hour for
reception, prominent officers of the govern
ment invited to attend, congregated in the
east room. There were present here mem
bers of the committee on foreign relations of
the two houses of Congress, all the members
of the cabinet, number of bureau officers
Of the executive, navy and war departments,
Vice President Coltax, Speaker Blaine and
Minister Delong. Soon after II o'clock the
members of the Embassy accompanied by
charge datfairs Mort, arrived at the Execu
tive Mansion. They were in complete court
costume which consisted of purple under
skirts and rich black silk overskirts reaching
to the knee and finely decorated. There
were some variations in the costumes accord
ing to rank, and the difference being more
particularly noticeable in the style of hats.
Each carried heavy swords. They entered
the White House according to rank and were
met by Secretary Fish in the "red parlor,
whence after salutations were exchanged they
were escorted into the east room, and the
official ceremony of presenting their creden-
tas commenced. Prince Iwakura said -
Ellis Majesty, the Emperor of Japan, our
august sovereign, has sought since the achieve
ment of our national reconstruction to OBJ
tain more perfect organization in the ad-
ministrative power of this government. He
has studied with interest the results obtained
by western nations, having a sincere desire
to establish friendly relations with foreign
powers on a still closer footing. He has
commissioned the United States his embassa-
doris extraordinary to all powers having
treaties with Japan. Upon the soil of your
country we first present our credentials, de-
livering to you personally the letter of our
august sovereign, at the public official audi
ence. The objects of the mission with which
we are charged by our government are some
what set forth in this letter. We are au
thorized to consult with your government on
all international questions, directing our eff
forts to promote and develope wide CONNER
cial relations, and draw into closer bonds the
strong friendship already existing between
our respective people"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-03-05

The following officers were chosen at the
Town Meeting in Sidney yesterday
Moderator, Charles +. Stevens; Select
men, Lauriston Guild, Greenlief Barton,
Charles II. Lovejoy; Treasurer and Collec-
tor, VIM. A. Turner; Town Agent, Jonas
Butterfeld; Supervisor of Schools, Rev
VIM. NJ. Tilley; Town Auditor, VIM. A.
Shaw,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-03-05

IF. Mcneil was convicted of drunkenness
before the municipal court yesterday, and not
being able to pay what the court ordered, was
committed for thirty days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-03-05
BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE
Daily Kennebec Journal.
The Gardiner Election.

GARDINER, March 4.
The excitement ran high here to-day on
the chill Pond Street question.
Hon. d. C. Palmer was reelected Mayor.
E. A. Chadwick, Esq, was elected Municipal
Judge without opposition.
The most excitement was in wards one,
Street men carried the day with considerable
majority. The following are the Aldermen
Ward |, J. +. Ladd
9, Josiah ii. MARI
3 A. G.. Davis
4, S. w. Siphers
5, w. +. Richards
G, Eben Libby
The Common Council are nearly all anti
Mill Pond Street men.
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Election in Auburn.

AUBURN, March 4.
In the Auburn city election to-day, Thos.
Lttlefeld, republican, was elected Mayor by
1877 majority, over Woodman. 'labor reform
and democratic candidate. The republicans
elect members of the city government in all
but one ward, and in that ward there was no
choice
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-03-05
Approved February %, 1872.
HaliOWell Municipal Election.

nailOWell Municipal Election.
The annual election in IIallowell toe
place yesterday. Following is list Of Il
officers elected:
MAYOR.
James Atkins, Jr
JUDGE MUNICIPAL CorRT.
S. X. Gilman.
ALDERMEN.
Ward Ill. S. Barton.
- "a. ID. Barker.
{" 3-J. ii. Lowell.
" Atrial Wall.
" Geo. w. Perkins.
COMMON CouNcILMEN.
WARD flames ]. Jones,
Harrison z. Getchell.
2-Daniel Hanscom,
A. =. Macomber.
:" 81. w. Brock,
j. Z. Nye.
4-Charles i. Fuller,
George b. McClench.
j. T. McClench,
George Clark.
WAEpENs.
Ward l-Wm. Bates.
" 2-Beni. ii. Blake.
I" 3--W. s. Kendall.
/" 4-Joseph S. Clark.
Jonathan Mckinney
WARD CLERKS.
Ward &c. C. HUT.
g FL. A. Brooks.
:. 3-F. L. johnson.
L" + Morris Dodge.
- 81. S. Metcaif.
CONSTABLE.
Ward BENZ Fowles.
" 2-Simeon Johnson
I" 3-W. S. Hams.
" ii. +. Brann.
5-Ira NJ. True.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-03-05

In Wilson's Block, .Hallowel, are to be
two stores, a fine hall and several convenient.
offices. The interior is now nearly ready for
the plasterers. Such building has long been
needed in our sister city.
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The Portland Election.


PORTLAND, March 4.
At the charter election to-day, Hon. BENZ
Kingsbury, Jr., was reelected Mayor. The
vote was as follows:
kingsbury, republican, 2032
Cleaves, democrat, l64S
Morgan, citizens ticket, 3l3
Scattering, II
The vote last year was, republican 23l7
democrat 1882 scattering 4S.
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PROBABILITIES.

rising barometer, decided fall in the
temperature, northwesterly to northtrly
winds and clear weather will prevail during
the night from the upper lake region south
ward and eastward to the Atlantic and East
Atlantic coasts. The pressure will diminish
somewhat during the night and Tuesday
throughout the Mississippi Valley and west
ward, with southerly and easterly winds and
probably increased cloudiness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-03-05

A company in Hallowell have purchased
which they will pull during the spring. The
business will probably be continued if profit
able.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-03-05

their united influence to secure justice, equi-
ty, and a faithful observance Of our solemn
treaties with the Indian trises, to project
them in their homes, within their own terri
tory, aEainst every cncroachnent of the
whites. and to strengthen their confidence in
the integrity o our government and its inten-
tons t. follow the golden rule, by doing unto
them as we would that they should do unto
US.
Approved February %, 1872.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-03-05

River es3<; do scrip a3H Erie. 3,% do. pd. 81 /;
Harlem los do. pfd 1875 Rea ling, nay Mich.
Central, NIX, Lake shore ANA siichgan Soutnern
92j. Illinois Central 1872; Cleveland Pittsburg,
80: Chicago Il North Western, 1875 DO pid w
Chicago Il Rock Island. Il211 Mil. y St. Paul o!I
do pid., 7SX; Toledo, Wabash u Western, l5I
do, Did 81 : Pittsburg 4 Fort Wayne, 9s; Terre
Haule, - do. pfd 81; Alton, III J; do, pfd lish
ONO Il Miss Al; Boston, Hartford Erie. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-03-05

During the year, ending February LIST, 1871,
Mr.. Fellows paid nearly eleven thousand dol
lars for advertising in the Dominion alone.
He is doubtless the most extensive advertiser
in the British Provinces.
mar4-+twlw
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Total
S14,l00

The town exempted from taxation for ten
years $4,000 invested in tannery. Five
per cent. discount is allowed to all who pay
their taxes prior to September lst 1872, and
six per cent. interest charged after that date.
The collection of the taxes was bid off by
Samuel Brown at one and three-fourths per
cent, and he was elected collector. The
town voted to choose three fire wardens, and
Geo. B. Raudette, Benz. Costello and
Daniel Clarke were elected to that position.
The selectmen were authorized to build one
or more large reservoirs, to purchase new
hose for engines, and repair engine house.
The town debt is now, S4S, 7GS 20
In 1871 it was, 49,G3S.5I
I" 1870, 5l,0l5.55
Z" 1869, GO, 1885
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-03-05

The following town officers were elected in
Chelsea, Yesterday: Observation-Disclosures
Winslow, Alfred Davenport, VIM. Tanker
son; Town Cerk-Stephen Cobb; Superyis
or of schools-Stephen Cobb.
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New York stock Market.

New YORK March,
Mariposa do ptd., Canton Co. s5&: Cum
berland Co. 50 Western Union Eel Co. Iuts
Quicksilver Mining Co., 362s Pacific Mail. e2's
Boston Water Power. IS Adams En-. Co.. 934 /;
Wells, Fargo 4 Co., 72h American Merchants Va
80 U. s. Elk. Co., III y. Central x Hudson
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-03-05

A stable keeper at our elbow, says we have
had eighty .one days of good sleighing up to
date.
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Saco Election.

SAco, March 4.
At the municipal election to-day, Edward
p. Bumham, republican, was elected Mayor
by 3S3 majority. The republicans carried
every ward in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-03-05

The following officers were elected in Pitts
ton Yesterday Selectmen-John Frost, John
Scott, Jr., c. Il. Bailey; Treasurer, F. e.
Sherman; Clerk, B. A. Cox; Collector, Benz.
Fltner; Supervisor of schools, d. II. Moody.