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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-10

Messrs.,J J. K. Foy I, Co. Of Gardner ~srs
furnishing the betting for an extensive new
paper mill built BY 8. d. Warren, at Cumber.
land Mill, and Messrs. P. C. Holmes & Co.,
of Gardiner, are Furnishing the iron work.
The Reporter says that there 10. some talk
Of instituting lodge of Odd Fellows in Gar
diner. There was formerly lodge Of this
Order in Gardiner, but for some means died
out.
Nothing has yet been heard of the schooner
Julia Ann of this city, which sailed from Bos-
ton for this port on the I'd of November last,
and all hopes Of her safety have been given
up. She sailed in ballast, and it 10 supposed
that In one of the heavy storms which ME.
vailed within few days after her departure
from Boston she must have foundered, car
rying down all on board. Capt Reed Of
Hampden commanded the vessel, and had
with him two seamen who shipped in Boston,
names unknown. Capt. Reed was about ~
years of age, and leaves wife and one child.
The Julia Ann was IS tons burden, was built
in 1851, and was owned by Webster Treat,
Esq, of this city, with the exception of one
eighth, which was owned by Capt. Reed
Bangor Wing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-10
Telegraph News in General.

Lynn, Mass, .. Jacob NJ. Lewis, nomi-
mated by the prohibition and economy party,
is elected mayor.
Philadelphia, .. The centennial commits
sion day conferred administrative powers
on the executive committee, and ordered the
preparation of memorial TO congress asking
material aid.
Springfield, Mass, =. Michael Dillon,
serving a sentence for drunkenness in the
Jail in this city, cut many gashes in his throat
and will probably die.
Augusta. Ca, 9. James l.. Hayward, edi-
tor of the Times, and Malcolm J. Browring,
editor of the News, two weekly papers pub
lshed at Orangeburg, S. c., fought blood
less duel this forenoon at Sand Bar Ferry.
Providencr, II. l., 8. John B. Ilartwell,
a prominent merchant and manufacturer and
the head of the firm Of Hartwell, Richards
Co, dropped dead in a store this afternoon of
heart dis,ase.
Poughkeepie, n. y, 0. The weather is
cold, and the river is filed with floating ice
as far south from Albany as TNoli The
freight depots at the Athens terminus of the
Athens & Schenectady railroad are closed
for the winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-10
FOREIGN NEWS.

Berlin, 8. The county reform bill finally
passed the upper house of the diet to-day by
a vote Of ll6 yeas to 81 nays.
Paris, 0. The police entered several wine
shops yesterday, and seized copies of petit
tions for the dissolution Of the assembly,
which were circulating for signatures.
Madrid, 8. The state OF the siege at Bejar
lhs been raised, all signs Of disorder having
disappeared.
London, .. A western gale causing con-
siderable damage TO property prevailed yes
terday throughout England. Many buildings
were demolished and others were damaged
In this ci,y large number of pedestrians
were dashed to the ground by the hurricane,
street lamps and advertising boards blown
down, and many persons injured by the flying
debris. Eight ships were blown ashore at
Plymouth. The flagship Narcissias parted
her mooriags at Davenport, but the crew sue
ceeded in anchoring her. Ship Cambridge
and three small merchantmen also parted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-10
BY TEEGRA PHI
TO THE
Daily Kennebec Journal.
FROM WASHINGTON.

Washington, D. c., 9. The President has
nominated John A. Goodwin for postmaster
of North Cambridge, Mass. Geo. d. Cogs-
well for North Eastern Missuri, and G. +.
Shelton for Rupert, Vt.
Attorney General Ogden, Of Louisiana, has
applied to the Supreme Court for a writ of
prohibition against Judge Durrell, restrain
ing him from proceeding further in the case
Of Kellogg VS.. Yarmouth. Judge Miller, in
reply to a remark that the case was proper
for the issue of awrit, asked how it could be
when the Constitution Of the United Sta'es
expressly provided that a case wherein a citi-
zen was party should not be case for its
issuance. The court took the motion under
advisement.
Due De Noalles, French Minister, has in
formation from France by cable, that the
present crisis will end peaceably, and that
President Theirs will be sustained; not, how
ever, without his first making some conces-
sons to his opponents.
Secretary Delano will sail for Cuba on
Thursday. lie will be absent from one to
two months, and it is currently reported that
he will thoroughly inform himself of the
condition of affairs there and report to the
President. 1t is limited that Secretary De-
iduO kOSS III seIUi-O1uCldi capacity, ana at
the suggestion Of the President who is anx-
ious that the efusion of blood on the Island
should be broughtt 10 an end.
The following was received here this even
ing:
New Orleans, Dec. 8.
To Hon. Gee. II. Williams, Attorney Gen
eral
The general assembly returned by the legal
board is now organized at the State House
The Senate has present 20 republicans and 8
democrats, and the House has so republicans,
and IA democrats. About half of Warmouth's
members participating. The State Supreme
Court has sent Elmore Warmouths usurping
Judge of the 9Th district court to Jail for 10
days, and his clerk for five days, and fined
them $50 each. All is quiet.
(Sigued.) S. B. PINcHBEcK.
L. S. Marshal >,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-10
FINANCIAL e. COMMERCIAL.
Boston Wool Market.

FRIDAY, Dec. o.
Tho receipts of wool during the past week COM
prise 1887 bales domestic and 120l bales of foreign
against 23l0 bales of domestic and z743 of foreign
for the same week last year. The sales for the
week comprise 600 lbs of domestic and 400, 600
lbs of foreign, making total OF ,00J 600 lbs.
The market has assumed a steadier tone, and the
sales comprise such lots are wanted for present
use. careful scrutiny of the paper offered checks
trade with those manufacturers whose standing Is
the least doubtful, and there very few holders
of wool who willing TO take even ordinary risks
The stock of domestic is very light, nor is there
much fine foreign fleece Offering. Prices generally
quite well sustained on domestic, and the sales
include 1870 coo lbs of various grades Ohio at 69I7lc
500 lbs Michigan and Wisconsin at 65170c; u.s.
coo lbs combing at 5Sc for wasted TO re for
ed 10000 lbs of spring and TALL California at 3sc
tor spring and 23a37c for fall There is no change
to note in pulled woods, and there is q fair dem and
with sales of 900 lbs super and at g57 for
super and IS roc tor extra. The sales OF foreign
comprise 21Q, 900 lbs of Cape at 3S3i2c, and 20 600
lbs M0nteviieo at Acc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-10
STATE NEWS.

A meeting in the interests of the Shore
Line railroad was held at Bangor on Satur-
day evening, and was addressed by several
persons, some in favor and others opposed to
the city making loan to the road. The com.
pany agree to build the road for 500 900 per
mile, turning it over to the owners fully
equipped. The meeting adjourned to Satur-
day evening.
Enoch Ames has been appointed postmas-
ter at South Exeter, vice Edmund Cartney,
resigned.
Stanley T. Fallen, Of the Portland Press,
lectured in the Universalist church at Hiram
Thursday evening. on Fair Play Cor woman s
suffrage, and Consul Murray read some OF
his humorous selections.
An apparatus has been constructed at the
Muzzey Iron Works in Bangor, for breaking
old castings, etc., to convert them into pieces
Of suitable size for melting.
1t is said that there is disease among cats,
which is called cstalepsis cataract
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-10
POLITICAL.

Worcester, Mass. .. Hon. Clark Jllison,
rep. was elected mayer to-day by majority
OF Az in a total vote of 6.227. The alder
men elected are republicans, as a majority of
the members of the common council and
schoo! committee.
New Orleans, Q. Both Houses of the Me-
chanics Institute Legislature organized, and
joint committee was appointed to inform the
Governor. c.. w. Lowell was elected Speak
er of the House by reclamation. The Sen
ators holding over, entered written protest
against the manner in which the Senate had
been organized. Mr.. Pinchbeck stated in
the Senate to- day that Gov. Yarmouth and
Mr.. Weed of the Times, went to his (Pnch-
beck's) house at II o'clock last night, and of
'fered him $50 900 and the appointment of a
large number of officers, if he would pursue
the course they would point out. A resolu-
ton impeaching Gov. Yarmouth, passed the
House-yeas, IS; nays, SO.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-10
NEWS BY MAIL.

Minister Washburne will remain Minister
to the French Republic, and will shortly re-
turn to France.
The United States authorities will sustain
the decisions of the Federal Courts in New
Orleans at all hazards.
The New York Evening Express newspa-
per Office was destroyed by Ere Sunday even
ing. together with the large job printing Of
Ace of Samuel 3. French, the theatrical
book publisher.
An old man named Aaron Wood, who for
many years has lived alone in an old hut in
the town of Acton, Mass, was brutally muir
dered on Friday night. Plumber was the
probable object of the murderer, to whom
there is no tangible clew.
Four passenger cars of the Saturday morn
ing train from Nashua, n. H., to Worcester,
were thrown from the track by broken rail
near Worcester. No person was seriously
injured.
Schooner Planet for some years employed
between Portland and Maitland, N. S., has
the custom laws.
The bridge across the Congaree river At
Columbia, s. c., destroyed during the evac-
uation of that city in 1865, was re.opened
Saturday.
There is rumor that large number of
spectators have consolidated for the purpose
Of purchasing SANTANA, San Domingo.
The British steamship "Scanaera," which
left New York October 8, and has not since
been heard from, is now given up as lost.
The Federal troops still hold possession of
the State House at New Orleans. The two
Legislatures will probably both try to Assem-.
BILE. The only United States troops in the
city are the Nineteenth Infantry, two batter
les of the first artillery, and squadron of
cavalry.
Gen. Sheridan's annual report which has
just appeared, contains much praise of the
present peace policy toward the Indians, but
expresses Il desire that the Indian should be
sternly taught to appreciate the enormity Of
the crimes he is so fond of committing.
Henry II. Boody, treasurer of the Rockford
and st. Louis Railroad, was, it is now said,
arrested because he converted to his own use
S245, 900, and other sums which were por-
ton of sale of mortgage bonds.
1t nov turns out that Professor West of
Dover, Del, was not murdered as heretofore
reported, but that he murdered a colored
man whom he hired temporarily, and after the
man was dead he cut his hands and feet of
and buried them. His object, it 10 said, was
to make the authorities believe that the body
was TO make the authorities believe that the
body was his, so that his wife could obtain an
insurance of $4,000. West acknowled dyed
to an ex-officer that he had killed negro, but
in self-defence. He is now in Jail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-10
FROM NEW YORK.

New York, .. An oyster war has broken
out in Jefferson, l.. l., growing out of the
sale by the town authorities to certain parties
OF the right to plant oysters in a specified To-
cality, over which the defendant Seth Worth.
claims that the authorities have no control, it
being natural oyster bed, whereupon the
oysters may be taken by any person. The
case has been tried before two juries, and
now goes to a higher court.
Hooper c. Van Veret and Josiah Suther-
land were sworn into Office to-day, the for
mer as Justice of the Superior Court, and the
latter city Judge.
Judge Barrett of the Supreme Court to-
day, issued an order to show cause why the
bail in the suit of the Erie Railroad Com
pany against Jay Gould should not be deere as
ed, or such other relief granted as the court
may see fit.
Attorney General Barlow and ex-judge
Van Colt, agreed day to the postponement
TO Monday next of the argument upon the
order issued to the citizens board of super
vsors of Kings county to show cause why a
mandumus should not be issued compelling
them to buy, levy and collect the deficiency
of three and a half mills of State tax in
Kings county.
The suit against Paul Folk for violation Of
the revenue law, has been abandoned
The common council have determined to
offer the hospitality of the city to Henry
Stanley.
A. r. Quinn, tried for murder, has been
sentenced to fifteen years imprisonment, and
Timothy and Barrett Lsnders, for killing
Joseph Burnett to two and half years each.
Gable dispatches announce the sudden
death in Bremen to-day of Herman Peters,
general manager of the North German Lloyds
Steamship Company.
Arrived, steamer Washington, from the
port of Brest.
In regard TO the suspension of Jacob Freer
and Etcie Berque de Lunion at Brussels and
Antwerp, later dispatches say that they have
been granted an extension of four weeks, and
the arrangement Of their affairs have been
taken in hand by Messrs. Fould.
Arrived, steamship India, from Glasgow
The following directors of the Atlantic &
Great Western r. r. Co., were chosen to-
day Geo. B. McClellen, w. W. McFar-
land, Lloyd Aspinwall, A. S. Hewitt, Law
renee Wells, Ed. Cooper, Jas. b. Hodgkins,
Jas. Ii. Fay, all Of New York
The Supervisors to-day ordered the remov-
al of the immense portrait of Vim. NJ. Tweed
from their room.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-10
The Re form Club.

The interest in the Reform movement in
this city is undated. /. is exertng won
derful influence over the lives and fortunes
and happiness of hundreds of families in our
midst; the wolf has been driven away from
many doors; the skeleton has been removed
from many closets, and the blessed sunlight
Of hope and happiness warns the hearts and
quickens the pulses of many families in this
community whose hearts had for many years
past been growing cold and sick and faint,
from the overshadowing miseries, cares and
anxie,ies incident to the ntemperance of one
or more of It's members. What words
can express the happiness the full, overflow
ing measure of happiness, thar fills TIL. soul
OF the wife of the inebriate, when she knows.
when she realizes that her husband is saved:
What words can express the peace and satis-
faction of the dear old mother when she
learns that her son has set his face rs flint
against the temptations and allureinents OF the
wine cup, and is safely encased in the amor
of total abstinence? What words can express
the song of triumph that springs up in the
heart of those who have broken the chains Of
appetite which bound them in servitude to
strong drink; who have come up out of a
wilderness of woe, and are breathing the pure
air and inhaling the sweet perfume of the
flowers of the garden Of temperance and So
briefly. What words can express the salts
faction these reformed men feel when men Of
influence give up their wine cups and social
glass, not so much because there is danger to
themselves, but for the support their example
gives to those who have been rescued from
danger, who need the support and sympathy
of all good men and women too, to keep them
marching on in the road of temperance to-
wards happiness and honor.
The meeting at Meonian Hall last Saturday
evening was well attended and eloquent re-
marks were made by J. X. Osgood Of Gardi-
ner, Capt. Wyman, and Hon. L. w. Stetson
of Damariscotta, and DIR. Brickett. Mr..
Stetson gave an interesting account of the
rise and progress of the Reform movement
in Lincoln county; Of his own reform and the
foundation Of a club in his own town, which
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-10
New York Money Market.
New YORK, Dec. 9
EVENING REPORT.

EVENING REPORT.
Monty K5s active in the morning at l3. per cent
per day, bai the alliance between the old gold
Clique, and the Pacific Mail people having been
abandoned 1t returned to the conation Of complete
ease, and was loaned freely at 4 and per cent
per annum. Sterling Exchange quiet and firm at
l0skSlts. for long and llu6lloh for short sight
Gold lower and declined from llG4 tol 2T Loans
il to fat for use and S57 per cent. for carrying
Clearings $s4 100000. Treasury disbursements
Sl56,0oo. Governments quiet AID slightly easier
the currency bonds being weak and 4 per cent
lower.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-10

Capt Morse and ]. b. Woodman of this
city, recently slaughtered pig 21o days old
that weighed, when dressed. 1924 pounds.
These gentlemen were in partnership in the
pig business and have had "fat take" as the
printers say. They now intend to start bust
ness IN the manufacture of hogs head cheese
and doughnuts.
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You lie. william Amy physician

You lie, william Amy physician
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
swelings, -softens stiff joints, soothes pain,
makes the lame walk, and the bedridden leap
for joy. 1t is selling as no article ever did
sell; and it sells because it does its work
every time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-10
Supreme judicial Court-DnnforthJ ]. Pre-
siding.
MoNpAY. Dec. 81

George W. Morrill, VS.. Inhs. of Manches-
ter; Jackson and Vose for ptf, J. Baker for
def. This action was brought by citizen Of
Manchester against the town for the expense
incurred in the succor of a woman and her tw o
children alleged TO have fallen into distress in
said town, and to be in need Of immediate re-
lief. The town in defence denied that there
was any such poverty as to require assistance,
and also denied that they had had such notice
as to make them liable. The jury returned a
verdict in favor of the defendants.
The trial of this case occupied only about
hall the day, but no other case was ready and
the court adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-10

The ladies of the Free Baptist Society are
busy arranging for their grand Leyee, to take
place on Thursday and Friday OF next week.
the 10Th and goth. The new drama they
have in rehearsal, entitled Father Time and
his New Years Bride" promises to be of I'M
usual interest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-10

anchors at Davenport and were blown ashore.
The crews were rescued.
The steamship City of Brussels has not yet
reached port, and much anxiety Is felt in re.
gard to her.
The harbor of Cardiff is crowded with ship
ping. Over one hundred sails are there, wind.
bound.
number of cottages were blown down
during the storm yesterday at Bridsswater.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-10

The grand jury has indicted Levitt: Alley
for the murder Of Abijah Ellis, whose body
was found dismembered and floating In two
barrels on Charles river.
The municipal election in Boston to.mor-
row promises to be unusually exciting. There
are four tickets presented for aldermen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-10

The pest house is now in the very best con-
dtion, but we hope there will be no occasion
for its use. The rumor Of cases of small
pox in the city. floating about the streets, are
simply rumors, without any foundation in
facts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-10

Throw NOT PEOPLES FAULTS in their
teeth, for their are few teeth that have not
faults of their own. There is but one way to
preserve them without spot or blemish, and
that is, by the daily use of the best dentritice
in existence, fragrant Sozodont, cool, refresh
ing and agreeable. declO--eod&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-10

Mr.. NJ. L. Stevens of Portland, has very
acceptably supplied the pulpit of the Baptist
church in this city for the past nine months.
He preached his closing sermon on the last
Sabbath
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-10

1t has been wonder to many how it is that
William Cook of Hallowell has been able to
sell goods at such fabulously low prices. But
he has been selling right along, and still the
wonder grew Those who wish to get ahead
of him must rise carly in the morning and
advertise
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-10

The Brunswick Telegraph says I'VE
learn that Mr.. n. d. Smith, of Bath is a
candidate for the position Of assistant mes
senger CT the House this winter and bears tes-
timoIials to his worth and ability to discharge
its duties"
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BOSTON ITEMS.

Boston, 8. A. Is. Bartholomew, who killed
Charles +. Storer of Chelsea in February
last, and pleaded guilty Of manslaughter, was
to- day sentenced to six years in tho State
Prison.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-10

The ice, before the late RAIN was compactly
formed in the river up to Gardiner. The
boat on her last trip had hard work to get
away from the ice blockade
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-10

The Directors OF the Library desire to OBJ.
tain the following copies of the Atlantic
Monthly to complete full set All of 1857
Jan. Feb. March, April and Sept. 1853; Jan.
1870. Also Harper for March 1870.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-10
New YORK, Dec. 9.
New York Produce Market.


COTTON --saies 26iI Uales. mid. uplands 1917
kLOUk-sales $500; state 80 al so; round hoop
Ohio COG 925; Western o0ss Is; Southern log
u %.
WHEAT Al 00G bu; No. spring 81 al SO new
do winter red anu amber western 63 g 10
CORN ?. 300; steamer GIa64s sail 6igG5
20
OATS-saes IL ,0on; western 53655h new SD
81
PORk-l3 80; prime. Is W
LARD-1G; kettle 81.
BUTTEk-state. 24s30 Western l0al6
WIIISkEY Western free, 81.
RtCF-Carona, ~ gSR
CoFFEE-l59lS4
SUGAR-Porto Rico. va slo. MuscovadO, 81
al0
MoLASSES-N. o. 6os70; Museovado 2,eS0;
clarified 20a3o.
SP'rS TURPESTINE-6laG
ROSIN-3 90
PETRoLEuM-crudc, l27. Sl3; refined 2i'a
TALLOW-o .as{.
LlNSEED Oll.-SO
FREIGHTS TO LIVERPOOL-Cotton str. Nd |;
per sail y Lied Grain per str 81 d; cora perstr
SO Grain vi
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-10

A Sunday School Association is advertised
to be held in the Union church, East Mon
mouth, on Wednesday of this week, at 10
o'clock A. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-10

Abijah Lord, an old offender, was before
the municipal court yesterday, and being
found guilty was sent to jail
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-10

ton in such demand among families? Because
every mother feels that for the external injuries
and diseases incident to every household it is q
sure and immediate remedy. Sold IS Maiden Lane
NY. Price 20 cents per pot. Ask for new style {;
the old is counterteited. 2t&w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-10

The members of the Young Folks Social
Union are requested to meet with Miss Addie
Quinby, on Friday evening of this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-10
News From California.

San Francisco, .. The agent of the Webb
line of Australian steamers, denies the re-
port of the sale of the line to the Pacific
Mail Company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-10

Work has been suspended at the mill of the
Kennebec Land and Lumber Company in
Pittston.