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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-10
Inquest on the Fisk Murder.

New York, 0. The Fisk inquest was re-
sumed this afternoon. Patrick Hart, porter
at Grand Central Hotel, testified to helping
Fisk to the reception room and to subsequent
ly picking up a bullet.
Capt. Byrnes Of the police, identified
conical bullet as the one given him by Crock
ett who got it from Hart. He also identified
the pistol found 10y lady on sofa near the
staircase. Two barrels were discharged
DIR. Treter testified to the wounds of Fisk,
and that the one in the abdomen was neces
sarily fatal. The shock and peritonitis aris-
ing from penetration of two loops of the in
testines. making four holes caused his death.
The probing of the bullet had nothing to do
with il.
Fisk's ante mor'em statement was read de-
spite the objection OF the prisoners counsel.
DR.. Marsh read the result Of the post-mortcm
and produced the ball. He also thought the
wound was necessarily fatal.
Counsellor Graham protested that it was
burlcSque of justice to give the case to the
Jury without allowing it to be proved that
Fisk was armed and prepared to take life
as Stokes, but the coroner declnedao take
any exceptions and LEFT the case to the jury,
with the evidence that life had been taken
by shooting.
The jury retired at five o'clock, and at : 30
submitted the following verdict:
1.-The jury find from the testimony sub
mi,ted on this inquest, that the deceased,
lanes Fisk, Jr., came 10 his death at the
Grand Central Hotel, in the city of New
York, ON the seventh day of January, 1872,
at or about ten minutes before eleven O'Clock
a. NJ, in consequent co wound inflicted
by ball or balls, IT m pistol in the hands
Of Edward s. Stokes discharged by him III
a deliberate manner, at the person of the said
Fisk at the Grand Central Hotel aforesaid,
on the 9th day Of January, 1872, at about
four O'Clock +. NJ. Signed by all the mem
bers of the coroner's jury"
The coroner committed Stokes to the
tombs to await the action of the, grand jury
1t is understood that DR.. Marsh has dis
covered witness who is prepared to swear
positively that Fisk never carried concealed
arms in his life, and that he had personal
knowledge that he was warned when he left
his home last Saturday.
Miss Mansfeld's house is closely guarded
by officers under orders from the coroner, to
prevent her leaving it without his special
permission.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-10
NEWS BY MAIL.

Ex-Controller Connolly is not to be found
in New York. His friends say he can return
in four hours if wanted, and refuse to dis
close the place of his retreat.
John w. Wright, whose. connection with
the Indian pension and bounty frauds has
made him notorious, was arrested at his resi-
dence in Washington about noon Monday,
by United States deputy marshal from New
York, and left in custody for that city in the
evening
The 10Th of January, the birthday of
Robert L. Lee, is to be observed in Virginia,
and memorial addresses are to be delivered
before gatherings of unrepentant rebels all
over the Old Dominion. The most imposing
ceremonies will be at Lexington, where he
died and is buried. 4 full length portrait of
him, in his gray uniform, by Elder is to be
hung in the prayer hall, and the model Of
monument to be erected over his remains
will be exhibited
Governor Yarmouth has appointed James
Longstreet Major General of the Louisiana
State Militia, and assigned him to the inn
mediate command and supervision of the en-
tire militia. police and all civic forces within
the city Of New Orleans, and instructed him
to act in concert and harmony with Major
General Emory commanding the United
States troops. taking all necessary precau-
tons to preserve peace and subdue any spirit
Of disturbance or riot that may arise.
Gov. Boutwel's friends are surprised by
an announcement in the Washington Chron-
ce that efforts are now being made to secure
the Republican nomination OF Vice President
for the Secretary of the Treasury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-10

collected. This morning an attempt was
made to seize another train, in which two
shots were fred taking effect in the locomo-
tive. The dispute was settled by the pas
sengers, who took the train through to the
junction of the South Side Railroad. but the
fight between the employees, two parties con-
tinued for half an hour and quite a number
were said to be wounded. The trust men
were eventually driven off and the road re-
mains in possession of the original em-
ployees.
The counsel of the board of police have
been requested to give an opinion whether
the pigeon matches contrayene any statute
and what are>the relations of the police to-
wards the claims of Henry Bergh in regard to
the arrest of persons who engage in such
sport.
Judge Barbour has postponed the sale of
the property of the New York Printing Com
pany at the motion of the counsel for the
Ocean Bank until after the argument which
will begin on Saturday.
At a meeting of the committee of seventy
tonight President Havemeyer delivered an
address urging continued exertions in the
work of reform until all the city officers exc
cutive and judicial are purified, and the few
rotten timbers yet left be entirely destroyed.
John Wheeler, Henry Clews, jackson c.
Schultz, c. C. Detwold and Joseph Blumen-
thai were appointed as a committee to urge
legislation at Albany in behalf of the people
of New York.
There ware eleven deaths from small pox
to-day.
Marcus A. W Wilkes, journalist and native
OF Hartford died in Brooklyn to-day of brain
fever, aged 49,
Ration who was shot in Cherry street is
not dead but is doing we'll. A brass cylinder
two inches long and third of an inch in
diameter was extracted from his body.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-10
Notice to Members.

The Reporters in each House expected to
give an impartial abstract of the arks of mem
bers. Gentlemen desiring the remarks Of members
published in full WILL when it Is possible, be &C.
commodated with space, the only expense to them
being that Of composition.
Prices of the Daily Kennebec Journal.
Single copy; . cents; ten copies, cents each !;
twenty five copies, cents each; fifty copies or
more, , cents each.
Extra copies ofany Issue ofthe Daily kennebec
Journal may be obtained by giving orders therefor
to the Carriers, or at the Counting Room of the
journal ofce the day previous.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-10
Boston Items.

Boston. .. BY decision of the supreme jul
dicial court the Boston s Maine Railroad
Company is allowed to issue two million of
additional stock for the purpose of extending
the road from South Berwick to Portland.
The schooner S. j. Spencer arrived here
to-day from Pensacola via Orleans, where
she was ashore.
Robert C. Tanning, member of the Chel-
sea city council was found dead in his bed
this morning supposed from an ever dose of
hydrate choral.
The United States steamer Worcester was
hauled from the navy yard into the stream
to-day, and will shortly he ready to join the
North Atlantic fleet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-10

as the roof of the ell was falling in. He a.
capped with nothing but shirt. His wife was
able to save her babe, and got down atari
with only dress, which she snatched a. sbe
let her room. Below the flames did NOT
spread so fast, and Mr.. Bates was able to
save few articles. Thehouse, a story and
a half building, with ell and stable, were to-
tally destroyed. Loss about $500; insured
for $500. A case of shoes worth about $50,
on which these gentlemen were at work was
also burned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-10
News From Washington.

Washington .. At the cabinet meeting to-
day all the members were present excepting
the postmaster general. There was little
conversation on either the Spanish or Louis
lana affairs it being considered that at present
no necessity exists for a formal coRsidera-
ton of these matters. The session lasted
over two hours. Several of the member SUBJ
sequently attended Mrs. Grants first recep-
ton of the season.
The report of the Sutro tunnel commission
was submitted to the Senate to- day. The
commissioners report that the tunnel is en-
tirely feasible and may be constructed in less
than two and half years, at a cost of about
81, 500 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-10
Telegraph News In General.

Salt Lake City, .. In the United States
District Court, District Attorney Bates pre-
sented his commission for four years and was
sworn. He moved to continue all the crmi
nal cases until the second Monday in March,
which was granted.
report from Rawlins station this after
noon says that there has been no trains from
the West since the 9th. A passenger train
from the East has been there since yesterday
morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-10
SeW York stock Market.

New YORK. January, 9.
Mariposa do pfd., /; Canton Co. "a : Cum
bertrand Co. 40 Western Union lei. Co., 70}s
Quicksilver Mining Co., 2Gs5; Pacific Mail, 544.
boston Water Power, 40 Adams Ex. Co.. 90h
Wells, Fargo 4 Co, 81. American Merchants U1
59A; L. ;. Elk. Co., e4A N. Y. Central 4 Hudson
RIVER a5% do scrip. sl1 Erie, 81 do. pid6o ;
Central llGl, Lake shore and Michigan southern
90ls; Illinois Central 1872 ;Ceveland u Pttsburg.
81 Chicago X North Western. GIN do. pfd 800 {:
Chicago Rock Island, 1861 Mil. St Paul "a },
do. pId., sos Toledo, Wabash Il Western, l5l4 ,
DO. pici 81 Pittsburg Il Fort Wayne Sc Terre
Iiaute % 10. ptd 54 Alton, ll1d do, pfd III
OHIO x Miss, 4G1 ;Beston, Hartford Il Erie. 81.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-10
New York Produce Market.
New York, January, ..

I0TJON-sAles 1919 bales; mid. uplands 2lL
FLOUR $500; state 600a 10; round hoop ono
tJ0a73G western 00a1 60 southern 69je9 IS.
WHEAT 5000 bu no. spring l559l3S
20 , do winter red aud amber western lob GIGS
CORN $1,000 new mixed western M dIs
GO
OAIS-saics -30"0 western 81 e51
FORh- new mess, aii.2j. old, 1925
II " prime,
LARD q az steam: kettle, 10Y.
BUTTEh-Nesrn, ii a23; state 2ia3i.
WfiISKEY ; Western free, t2ts.
RiCE-Carolina, 50 as4.
SJGAk-Porto hicO, q ;Muscovado, 9 g3&.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-10

Areopening of the Waldo district Senatorial
case by the committee on Senatorial votes,
took place yesterday afternoon, and, as we
are informed, resulted in five members of the
committee voting to give the seat to VIM II.
Mcclellan, democrat, and one in favor of no
choice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-10

CLOSING OUT SALE OF WINTER CLoTHING-
For the purpose OF reducing their large stock
of winter clothing, s. w. Huntington & Co.
will offer their choice stock of Overcoats,
Eeafers, heavy suits, pants and vests at whole
sale price for the next sixty days, at their one
price stores at Augusta, IIalIowell and Gardi-
ner. jan9tTW&T
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-10

The difficult and somt what delicate duty of
appointing TIE joint standing committees,
seems to have been performed to the complete
satisfaction of the members of both branches.
The presiding officers of the Senate and
House are truly fortunate in having made up
list that so thoroughly combines al the ele
Ipents of strength.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-10
The w Gather.
WAR DEPARTMENT.,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL. OFFICER.
WAsHINGToN, Jan. 81 7. Nj.

PROBABILITIES.
Pleasant weather will probably continue on
Wednesday in the Southern and Gulf States,
and northward to Illinois and Pennsylvania.
4 falling barometer with increased cloudi-
ness will prevail in New England and New
York. The barometer will continue to tall
west of the Mississippi with rising temper
aiure. Southerly winds and threatening
weather in the Missouri Valley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-10
News from New York.

New York, .. railroad war has broken
out in Hampstead, i. l. The Brooklyn
Trust Company yesterday took steps to fore
close the mortgage on the Hampstead Branch
Railroad on behalf of bond holders who have
not received overdue coupons. The agent of
the Trust Company took possession of train
last night, and caused the arrest of the con-
ductor for refusing 10 turn over the money
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-10

DYSPEPSIA IS llYDEA-HEApED MONSTER
from which nearly all "the ills the human
flesh is heir to" originate. The Peruvian
Syrup, protected solution of the protoxide
OF Iron, is a long-tried and well established
remedy for this distressing complaint; it has
cured thousands when other remedies have
failed. t&w3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-10

AruoNIA CURED.-FELLows' COMPOUND
SYRUP OF HYrorHospuiTEs.-A phona, or
Loss of Voice, is remeded in a short time,
no matter whether the cause be from inflama-
ton of the lining membrane, from cold, or
from nervous arrangement. d&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-10
The Wharton Case.

Annapolis, 0. In the Wharton trial to-day
Professor ii. c. White of St. Johns College,
testified that Professors Aiken and Toney's
tests were insufficient to establish the pres
ence of antimonv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-10

Eight new freight cars, manufactured for
tie Eastern Railroad, at the works of Col.
Thomas Lambard in this city, were taken
from the factory yesterday to Boston. This
weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-10

The proprietor Of the "People's Literary
Companion, Mr.. Edward Charles Alien, will
give grand reception to his friends, on this
evening, at his new publishing house on Wa
ter street. Every part of the building will be
thrown open from to 10 O'Clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-10
Fatal Accident.

Elmira, y. Y, .. Mrs. Barnes was killed,
her dauQhter-in-law had three ribs broken,
and her daughter was severely injured ar
Union, Broome county, last Thursday, by a
koasc hacking wagon off a bridge and falling
on them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-10

pills in our high schools study it in connection
with the phenom "a Of natural phiIosopl y
and physical geography. No doubt Mr..
Chase will give acopy to any one who wishes
to study the subject"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-10

A bill has been introduced into the Legisla-
ture to incorporate the kennebec River Ice
Company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-10

The attention of the legislative committees
is called to the notices for meetings in an
other column.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-10
Explosion.

Rondout, n. Y, 9. The mixing house of
Latin & Rands powder company at Rifton.
exploded this morning. Oliver Lefever was
killed and the house blown to atoms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-10
Cincinnati Produce Market

CINCINNATI, January, 8.
MESS PORK-l3 80
LARD 50.
BULK MEATS-sides Ga
BACON-shouer, 81. clear 8; sides ~;
WHISkEY-sSd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-10

y careless housewife in this city, after re-
plenishing the fire in coal stove, the other
evening, forgot to replace the cover, and
started for prayer meeting. On returning
from her deyotions, she found The housc flied
with coal gas, and her children, who had re-
tired, nearly subjected. This Is terrible
warning to those persons vile attend prayer
meetings
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-10

The Cold Water Temple in this cty now
numbers 2s5 members-quiie an army Of
Young advocates of the cause, raised up to
fight against rum, tobacco and profanity. By
the time OF the meeting Of the State Temper
ance convention, the Temple will number at
least 800, and will appear in a body in Gran
te Hall, clothed in regalia, to welcome the
convention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-10

5. C. Whtehouse, Esq, of this city, dealer
in wool and grass-seed, is about starting on
fortnght's visit to the West.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-10
nnral ana State Nems.

An admrer Il Jim Fisk has been found in
this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-10

There was a runaway on the streets yes
terday afternoon, but happily without any
very disastrous results. The team of r. T.
Bosworth, which was left without hitching
near the side walk opposite his store, became
frightened and started down street at a rapid
rate. little way down, the team of Mr..
l.. Titcomb was standing, also unhitched the
horse was frightened by the runaway and
started down street on the run. Bosworth's
horse ran into one of Kimballs show cases,
demolishing it. The sleigh then struck
against the Cony House, breaking two or
three windows and running the sleigh, but en-
abling the horse to clear himse Both horses
then proceeded at good pace down street,
and up Riaes' hill, where they were stopped.
No damage was done to either horse, but
Bosworth will have to buy new sleigh and
harness. He'll hitch his horse next TIME.
Hon. d. X. Chase, Senator from Washing
ton county, has advanced a new theory of Ii
dial causes and motions, which he has pub
lished in pamphlet form. In review CT
the work, the Calais Advertiser says:
sit does not seem to be generally known
that our townsman, ID. X. Chase, Esq, has
advanced a new theory of tidal causes ard
motions. The question does not seem to be
much discussed. 1t is bold movement TO
call in question the theory which has been
promulgated by some of the greatest scien-
lists Of the century, and which has received
the sanction of many scientific men of world
wide reputation. Yet this is precisely what
Mr.. Chase does. We confess that the more
we study his theory, the more we are inclined
to adopt it. Mr.. Chase starts with this OBJ
lection to the old theory tina. it is impossible
for the moon to draw up the water on the
earth's surface in opposition to the gravity
of the earth. Therefore tile moon cannot
raise tidal wave at the equatorial regions,
but at the poles the attraction of the moon
acts ut right angles 20 the attraction OF the
earth. SO the water will move in the diago-
nal line between the two forces, according to
the laws of resultant notion Now, this d.
agonal is just the line of the eerths circu m
ference, SO at the poles the two forces, moons
attraction and that o. the earth, acting in
concert, make tidal disturbance or wave,
and this motion, so caused, acts upon the con .
tiguous waters until the whole are moved.
The theory is ingenious, and fully reasoned
out in Mr.. Chase's pamphlet. 1t will be no
small honor for Mr.. c. to have evolved by
study and reflection an explanation which
satisfactorily accounts for the complex mo-
tions of the tidal waves. We commend this
pamphlet to the careful study of our teachers,
and people of thinking habits. Let the pu-
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Boston Bank Statement.

Boston, 2. Statement of Boston National
Banks as returned to the Clearing House,
Monday morning, Jan. Sth;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-10
FOR SALE
k>issA-N "A Fine Residence in
EaSatESsxsA
..aess*e Augusta.

T WOULD like to sell my house on Western Ave.
/ nue.. ltcontains 10 rooms, pleasantly located,
and built in very thorough manner. Lot just eie
waited enough to ensure suitable drainage. Good
stable, 2Sxi0. Large lot, well stocked with fruit
trees grapes, &c. Buildings nearly new, and in
perfect order. VIII sell hall the lot. the whole
AS the purchaser may wish. AS real estate in the
vicinity is rapidly rising in value, this is good OPP
portunIy, either for occupation, or as an invest
ment. j. 4. BlCkNELL.
Dec | 1871. teOdtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-10

4 team loaded with logs became fast upon
ti.e railroad crossing near Oak Hill station on
Monday, VIII the engine, Brunswick, with
the construction train, came along at full
speed. The logs were promiscously scattered
about, and the sled stove into splinters, but
the team escaped injury. Charles II. Dur
gin, brakeman on the train, seeing the stu
alton Of affairs, jumped just before it struck
the logs and was somewhat injured
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-10
Mdrrie0.

III Htilowcl, 9Th inst, By Rev. {. Fullcr, Lewis
+ Parkhurst Of Gardiner, to Miss Melyina Nc.
Cdu-land. of Farminelale
In North Nae salboro', at the residence of Joseph
Wyman, Es'l., 1th inst, by Rev. j Din,more, Hen
ry y. Ever to Miss Emma j .Wynan. botl OF Vas
saboro
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BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE
Daily Kennebec Journal.

FOrty.Second COngress-SecOnd Session.
WAsHISGToN, ..
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The ice-haryest ers are at work above the
dam. The ice is much less than the usual
thickness, averaging only abou. thirteen
inches. but it is OF excellent quality. The
usual amount will be housed in this city, Just
enough for local uses. In several cases pri-
vateSparlies have extemporized ice houses.
in which they will store a sufficient amount of
the "solii comfort" for their own consump-
ton
Mr.. +. II. Fairfield has purchased the stock
of groceries and leased the stand of Mr.. Luz
cins Hill, on the cnst side of the river, and is
now ready to supply our citizens with fresh
groceries at the lowest prices. Mr.. Fairfield
is native of this city, and has been engaged
in the printing business from his youth. He
now leaves the profession which is one of the
most wearing to health of any that can be fol-
lowed, and proposes to engage in trade.
Those who trade with him will find him thor
oughly honest, as all printers are, or ought to
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FINANCIAL e. COMMERCIAL
New York Money Market.

SLw YORK, january, 8