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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-12
RallomelI loral Nems.

The FIRE of Monday evening, by which the
house of Mr.. c. f. Campbell was partially
destroyed, evidently caught from stove pipe
that passed from bedroom, through the pam
try and into the north chimney. Sufficient
caution is not usually observed in the ar.
rangement of tunnels, and it is wonder that
accidents are of no more frequent occurrence
The east roof and attic were badly burned;
while the lower part Of the house suffered
slightly from fire; but was of course del
uged with water. Our fremen do not give
confagration fair chance, as it seems almost
impossible even for a wooden building to
burn, when all the elements favor such a re-
suit When the thermometer indicates zero
or lower, and fire has Roadway of fifteen
or twenty minutes, there cannot be too much
praise bestowed upon our fremen for gaining
control and efecting extinguishment so
promptly as on the above occasion, as well
as on two previous ones the present winter.
We learn that the property was insured for
s4oo-probably covering the loss.
Friend Brock has a new and elegant sign,
which will undoubtedly serve to attract Gus
toners to his spacious ard well proysioned
dining rooms and saloon. Next to an adve--
tisement, an attractive sign is Indispensable
Another stone train left on Tuesday morn
ing for Albany, New York, with rough and
hammered material for the new state capitol
building. Special conductor C. ". P. o.
good, has charge of these granite trains, and
does not let the cold weather ''or any other
man. interfere with starting and pushing his
train con time"
There should be committee appointed
every season by the city council to visit
every house and place of business in the city
and make examination Of tunnels, chimneys,
etc, with particular reference to ensuring
safety from fires. Most fires originate from
causes that reasonable degree Of knowledge
and care nigh, remove.
Thirty-two snow storms and eight feet OF
snow the present winter, SO says our friend
John Nelson, who keeps an accurate account.
He says the average of snow storms for the
past twenty five years hasubeen about forty;
so we have few more to come to make the
general average good. We think the depth
Of snow the present year has exceeded the
usual average.
When our meat men go into competition
in horse flesh, the logy outsiders would do
we'll to "clear the track" or they will be hope
lessly distanced. "Blood will tell" and
butchers have much to do with that vital ele-
ment of life and speed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-12

Evidently the Publisher of the Wiscasset
Oracle never made mistake. His paper
goes out to his readers the embodiment in
folio Of the printers idea of perfection.
Therefore how terrible it is when its lynx
eyed editor detects an error in any of his
exchanges. We may as well own up to it,
but verify blunders, typographical and 9TH
erwise, have appeared in the Journal. But
we are not suffered to forget them. In a
week or two after their appearance they are
faithfully pointed out to US in the columns Of
the Oracle. If our self constituted critic has
an extensive exchange list, what a terrible
tax it must be upon his time to mark all the
errors that appear; and to bring them before
an interested public must consume large
share of his valuable space. The building of
the Wiscasset Railroad may possibly be some
relief to newspaper publishers, as then their
mistakes may be known before they become
stale with age and sink into the oblivion of
forgetfulness.
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STATE NEWS.

Prof. E. w. Hall of Colby University, re.
turned from his European trip, in the Hiber.
MAN, arriving Sunday night. His hale and
hearty appearance demonstrates that voyag.
ing agrees with him.
A large and enthusiastic meeting in behalf
OF the PeRobscot Bay and River railroad was
held in Camden, Tuesday evening. The
meeting passed q resolution favoring the loan
OF credit to the amount of five per cent. of
the valuation of the town. Mr.. Leidley of
New York, has offered to build the road from
Rockland to Winterport for $50, 900 mile,
and from Winterport to this city for $500, 600
in the road.
The Bangor Wing says that the increase in
ship-building the coming season will occa-
sion demand for ship carpenters and other
skilled workmen in the various branches of
the business, which this section will hardly be
able to supply, as the decline of the business
In the past ten years has driven many of the
older workmen into other employments, and
young men who would in prosperous times
have learned the trade have been prevented
from lack of encouragement and work
Dispatches have been received by the Hon.
}. II. Burleigh, M. G., elect from the First
district announcing the sudden death at He
lena, Montana Territory, of Brevet Captain
Matteson c. Sanborn of It'll U. S. Infantry,
Jan. IL, 1873. Capt. S. was stationed at Fort
Shaw, M. T., and had been under treatment
at Helena. He had just been directed by the
surgeon to return to the command Of his post,
when he was struck down by apoplexy at IL
M, and died at half past o'clock the same
day. He was very capable, efficient officer,
native of South Berwick, and lieutenant in
the 7th Maine regiment during the late war
For meritorious conduct in action during the
rebellion he was promoted to the regular ar
my. At a meeting of his brother officers res
olutions were adopted expressive of their loss
by his death and of sympathy with his family.
he was twenty-eight years of age and unmar-
red.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-12

claim. The rights Of the indian tribes were
also left unsettled and collisions were inevi.
table. He characterized the whole treaty of
Washington as the most humiliating that
England ever negotiated.
Earl Granville replied with assurances that
steps had been taken to settle the boundary
question. A British commission had sur.
veyed the line which was almost identical
with that laid down by the Americans. In.
structions have been sent out with view of
arriving at an agreement upon the exact
boundary
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-12

for the advancement in intelligence, happiness
and morality. He never did and never will
perform military duty, or encourage others to
do.so; so he has no superiority over me there.
Ny voice will ever be for the defence of nv
country. If / were allowed the ballot It
would merely neutralize his vote. Every
neighborhood has several samples of my hus.
bands character, at least in some respects.
Is not an educated, intelligent, conscientious
woman as well qualified to vote as an igno-
rant. immoral man has a woman not a, good
right to an opinion and action as a man?
Very respectfully,
LYDIA HoGa,
his
wife of ''B. A. Hooa, X
mark"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-12

Universalist Levee.
The Universalist Levee last evening was
attended by a large and excellent company.
The drama sour Wife" gave the best of sat
i,faction. The parts were admirably sus-
tanned. "Aunt Charlotte's Maid" was re-
ceived with frequent applause, showing it is
still popular as ever. The tables for refresh
ments were loaded with Injuries. The fancy
articles attracted special attention for their
beautiful handiwork. After the play the COM
psny enjoyed social occasion and patron
ised the tables literally.
This evening the play "Our Wife" will be
repeated and the Levee will close with a
dance. Refreshments and fancy articles same
a. last evening. The rich guess cake which
was disposed Of last evening was gift to the
Levee from Mr.. Weed, representative from
I.ittleton. The voting resulted as follows :
Gov. Perham II, Speaker Webb 10, Pres.
Foster Of the Senate, 10, Campbell of Cher
rvfeld, Z, Foss of Dexter, 10, Peter Charles
Keeesn 8, Randall of Island Falls 10.
The voting will be continued this Wednes-
day evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-12
Credit MObilier.

The Washington correspondent of the
Boston Advertiser of the 10th says Mr.
Orkes Ames was at the Capitol in good sea-
son this morning, with three memorandum
books, but Judge Poiand's committee held no
meeting, and the long promised developments
are postponed another day. Several gentle
men have, however, been favored by Mr..
Ames with glimpses of his pocket records,
and thus far in every instance they fully and
precisely confirm the figures and testimony
which he gave on his former examinations.
They also establish the equally important
fact that the first copies were completed and
that nothing which will materially change the
character or amount of his transactions with
members remains to be disclosed, except in
the case of Mr.. Colfax. Tomorrow Mr..
Ames will submit to the committee such ex-
tracts from his books as may have a bearing
on the case, but it is not expected that they
will not require all his private accounts to be
put in as evidence. Mr.. Colfax will also be
present with his counsel and endeayor SO
clear up the discrepancy between his state
ments and Mr. Anes' testimony relative to
the 81 200 deposited by the Vice President
with Gov. Cookies bank, June %, 1868. Mr.
Horace +. Clark, president of the Union Pa
cihc railroad, will also appear as the friend
and attorney of Mr.. Ames, and fruitful as
well as final session of the committee is
promised. 1t is the wish of all the membe rs
to close the investigation omorrow.
Senator Morrill's committee held consul
tation this morning and afterward obtained
leave of the Senate to sit during the session.
1t is understood that their proceedings are
delayed until the receipt of printed testimony
which will not be longer than to- morrow
Thus far each committee of the House has
taken about four hundred pages of testimony
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-12
NEWS BY MAIL.

1t is alleged that King Amadeus of Spain
has manifested a disposition to abdicate the
throne and resign his power to the Cortes.
The prevailing sentiment at q Senatorial
caucus in Washington on Monday morning
was in opposition to the proposed extra SEES
sion of congress.
Mrs. Crittenden, widow of Senator Crit
tenden of kentucky, died at St. Louis, Sum-
day, at the residence of her son in law
P.S. Gilmore has been engaged to take
band of sixty choice musicians to Cape NJ ay
August and =.
A large and enthusiastic meeting of the
colored citizens of Philadelphia was held
Monday evening in the Bethel church, in ia
yor of recognition Of the insurrec,ionists in
Cuba.
Senator irelinghuysen made an able argu-
meEt in the United States Senate on Monday
on the Geneva award question, opposing the
payne nj Of any part of this money to insur-
ance companies for losses sustained by the
.Aiabama
oenat.T romeroy of Kansas, took his seat
in the United States Senate on Monday, and
in brief speech denied the charges Of cor
ruption preferred against him. A special
""e "HPoAhhSu w luNSotiSdlS tfe
charges.
The post mortem examination Of the body
of Gov. Geary of Pennsylvania, discovered
no pathological Lesson of.any organ, and the
conclusion arrived at was that he died from
syncope caused by nervous prostration, the
result of overwork and malaral cachery.
His brain weighed sc l-2 ounces.
A panic was oecasioned yesterday in one
of the New York public schools, by the build
ing catching fire. No one was seriously in
jured.
| The water continues to recede at Port De-
posit Maryland, the total fall since Sunday
evening about fifteen inches. The ice gorgc
remains.
The United States Senate committee APP
pointed to investigate the Louisiana election
frauds, reports in favor of excluding the Pres
dental electoral vote of both parties.
The king of Spain contemplates abdicating,
because, it is said, of a disagreement with
the ministry growing out of the appointment
of the general of artillery, Don Hidalgo, to
an important office in spite Of the kings dis
approval and the protest Of the officers OF the
artillery. In the event of abdication the two
houses of the Cortes propose to sit as one
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-12
A meeting of the Directors of the Literar

A meeting of the Directors of the Literary
and Library association was held yesterday
afternoon. at which Col. J. NJ. Haynes of the
purchasing Committee, made a preliminary
report in regard to the purchase of the books,
which was accepted. Other matters were al
90 considered and the Board adjourned to
meet at o'clock this "wednesday evening
at the Office of Col. F. NJ. Drew, Granite Hall
building. A full attendance Of the Directors
10 requested. We understand that the books
for the Library are to be purchased the COM
ing week. Meanwhile friends of the enter
prise are invited to bring in volumes to add
to the shelves. We now look forward to
q speedy opening of this much to be desired
means of literary culture and general iutelli-
gence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-12

When dumb animals cry out their gladness
when cripples take up their beds and walk
when rheumatism is banished-stiff joints
made timber. and swellings disappear as if by
magic, we'll may we inquire into the secrets
of the wonderful Centaur Liniment There
has never been anything like it. 1t has per-
formed more cures Of flesh, bone and muscle
ailments upon man and beast in the past
three months, than all other articles have in
three hundred years.
CHILDREN CRY-for Pitchers Castoria.
1t regulates the stomach, cures wind collie and
causes natural sleep. 1t is substitute for
castor oil. lfebt I'm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-12

At the close of the winter term Of school
in North Parish in this city, which has been
very successful one, the scholars and friends
presented their teacher, Mr.. Geo. II. Shaw,
member OF the sophomore class, State Ag-
ricultural college, with an elegant set of gold
shirt studs. The presentation was made by
one Of the scholars with few appropriate
remarks, showing their high esteem for their
teacher. After most happy response from
Mr.. Shaw and . few remarks from Rev. Mr..
Penney, parents and friends parted, wishing
many returns of the happy occasion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-12
Reply to Hogg on voman's Rights.

Mn. EDITOR: To my husbands objec-
tons to my being allowed to vote, express
ed in his letter to you, reply. earned our
property by my own labor, pay the take, on
it, and have a just right to voice in its tax
alton. My labor nearly supports our family,
including my husband. Mainly by my own
hard earnings am raising of six child
rem. have natural right to voice
in making the laws under which they shall be
educated. l am intensely interested that my
children shall be educated and made good
citizens; my husband manifests no such in.
terest. As really pay taxes to support
schools and furnish children to be schooled,
it is injustice to deny me all voice in the use
of my money in schooling my children. My
husband spends much of his time and his
own earnings and part of mine in tipping
shops and entces our children there. have
natural right to protect my children by
voice in making the laws that shall prevent
them from being thus ruined. God in the
creation gave every one. an inherent, Unborn
right to the free exercise of an honest, en-
lightened conscience. am answerable to
Him. He requires me to seek to give pro-
lection to my children. have as response
BILE right to conscientious action as my hus
band; have mind and conscience; have
no right to surrender the control of them to
any human being. God did not give them to
me to be unexercised. have right to think
and act; the best good of our children re-
quire me to vote in protection of public NOR
ais and education. q
My husband is needless, dissipated, lazy, sell
fish, immoral, ignorant and improvident, pref
udiced his cares are mostly his own appetites
and conceits; he never aided public or private
charity; he never advised sobriety, religion
or education; he does nothing to point the
young to the right path in life. never knew
him to advise boy to learn trade or ac-
quire skill in any way; he despises education
and devotes himself to tobacco; he ridicules
religion and loves whiskey; he would vote
down public schools and substitute free rum;
he wishes religious liberty abolished and
nothingism to prevail. He is relic Of the
dark ages. There are many like him; their
votes demoralize public sentiment He votes
for known thieves. No known thief could
ever be elected by womens votes. He fire.
quently sells his vote; I would never sell
mine, never. He never takes paper. The
press attacks his prejudices; he wishes free
dom of the press and the press itself both
together abolished. Women naturally favor
intelligence. am in favor of whatever is
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-12
New York Stock Market.
New YORK, Feb. IL.
New York Produce Market.

Ssw IokK, Feb. IL.
COTTON sales 1913 oales. mid. upiands Fix
tLOUR-sales Gs00 state 6 20as 30: round hoop
Ohio A go 80; Western 40sl0 IS southern 51g
l3 25.
WHEAT 1900 bu; No. 2 spring CA o. y; new
do winter red and amber western 1870 a. co
CORN-C.oOo; steamer GGia 9 g.: sail 65k . 81
OATs-sales 100. 900 western 5ls57; new SO 81;
PORk-l+ 37H; prime. l3 s7h9l4 80
LARD-sk ASK Kettle saS1 steam S4 a51
RUTTER.state. 80 g42 Western Hale
WHISKEY Western free, $685.
RICE-Caro'ina, s6SL.
COFFEE-l7d20
ask
MOLASSES-N. o. 1910; Muscovado s2n30;
clarified 20e30.
SPTS TURPESTISE-G9
ROSIN-3 esq
PkTROLEUM-crude. 9s 8; refined, g2lh
TALLOW-sE 80
LINSEED OIL-S0
FREIGHTS TO INTERCOLLEGIATE str sid +;
per san I'D; Grain per str. I'D corn per str.
q; Grain I'd
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FOREIGN NEWS:

Liverpool, IL. Arrived, steamer Ameri-
can from Mobile; ships VictoriB from New
Orleans and Alfred from Savannah.
London, II. In the House of Lords this
evening Earl Of Londerdale asked whether
measures have been taken to complete the
settlement of the western part of the bound
AIRY line between the British dominions and
the United States. He contended that not.
outstanding the decision with regard to that
portion of the line which gave San Juan
to the United States, there were several wa
ter channels which the Americans might
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-12

NJ. T. Ludden, Esq, city solicitor of Lew
iston, appeared before the Judiciary COM
rnittee yesterday afternoon, asking for legis-
lasion that the city may collect sewerage as
sessments from abutters in that city, who
refuse to pay the same. Calvin Record, Esq,
and Mr.. Cotton, of the firm of Frye & Cot
ton, appeared in defence of the abutters.
They claimed that Mr.. Ludden appeared be-
fore the committee without any authority
from the city; that the abutters are aggrieved
and consider the assessment an unjust one
The matter was tabled for fu rther considera-
ton.
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Railroad Accident.

Eric, Pa, IL. E,ie express going west on
the Philadelphia & Erie railroad encountered
a broken rail two<liles west of Ridgeway. at
o'clock this morning. The engine, tender,
and baggage car passed over safely, but tw
passenger cars went down IN enhankment
six or eight feet. The sleeping car remained
on the tack. One car turned over upon its
top and another upon lis side Fifteen per.
sons wero bruised bat none received serious
injuries. The train was running very slow
or the accident would probable have been a
very serious one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-12
FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL.
New York Money Market.
New York. Feb. IL.
EVENING REPORT.

EVENING REPORT.
The chief topic Of conversation in Wall street to-
day was the Erie directors meeting. which result.
ed in dividend Of 81 per cent on preferred aed
~ on common stock. The Erie loan of ten mil
lions per cont. bonds has been placed in market
Money active and stringent at per- cent. gold to /.
l6, closing at l-64 and 1-32. Sterling exchange at
lO9's and lo9's. Gold firm, ranging from 113A to
ll4*, closing at ll44. Loans at 2 and per cent
for carvings. Clearings $50 900 ,005. Treasury
disbursements S2l7.10o. Governments dull and
steady. State bonds dull.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-12

To test the christian patience Of reporter
gather about his desk in drives, when he is
attempting to report speech, and discuss in
forcible and emphatic manner the various
subjects ranging from the setting off of Three
cornered pond from Jefferson, to the possibil-
ity Of the final restoration of the Jews.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-12

The hearing on the Somerset shire town
question will be continued this afternoon be-
fore the Committee on Legal Affairs, in Rep
resentatives' Hall. 1t is reported that de-
cision 90 the case will be reached to-day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-12

The Judiciary committee have voted to 8,
that the petitioners asking for the extension
Of the right Of suffrage to women, have leave
to withdraw. The minority of the committee
are Messrs. Chaplin, Dingley and Titcomb.
1t 10 understood that minority report will
be presented.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-12

A meeting of the Executive Committee and
other members Of the Maine Editors and
Publishers Association is called by the Pres
ident, Col. F. E. Shaw, to be held at the Au-
gusta House this evening, to consider the un-
just measure now before Congress, re quiring
the prepayment, before mailing, of postage
upon newspapers to regular subscribers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-12

Lewiston will have Masquerade ball in
their new City hall, on Tuesday evening,
Feb. 18th. According to a programme re.
ceived, J. Frank Pierce and Frank Johnson
Of this city, will help them manage the affair.
The managers from Gardiner are J. S. Lom-
bard and VIM. c. Palmer; from Hallowell,
w. r. Ballard and George Warren.
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FROM WASHINGTON.

Washington, l.. Secretary Fish this eve
ming received the following despatch from
Minister Sickles: At 8 o'clock night the
Cortes adopted republican form OF govern
ment by vote Of 259 In the affirmative and
80 in the negative.
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The following books have been presented

The following books have been presented
to the Library by Mrs. w. L. Wheeler:
History of the Settlement ard Trade OF the Eu.
ropeans in the East and West Indies. Trans.
,, iated from the French of the Abbe Raynal.
Morse's Universal Geography.
Park on Insurance.
History OF the Polish Revolution, Hordynski
Pollock's Course of Time
Rome in the 18th Century, Q vols.
French Revolution Of 4s, Foster and English.
preservation of Health, Comings
Scrbner's Monthly for 1871
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Maine Central Railroad Company

NOTICE is hereby given that the annual meeting
~ the stockholders of the Maine Central Rail-
road Company will be hell ut the Town Hall in
Waterville, on Wednesday, the Goth day of Feb. A.
D., 1873, at eleven O'Clock in the forenoon TO act
upon the following articles, viz: a
LIST. To hear the reports Of the Directors and
Treasurer, and act thereon.
I'd. To fix the number and make choice of the
Board OF Directors for the ensuing year.
Sd. To see the Company will change the BY
Laws so as to hold the annual meeting hereafter ON
the fourth Wednesday Of March, instead of the
fourth Wednesday of February
Per order of the Directors.
febl2-ttld JOSIAH II. DRUMMOND, Clerk.
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The Methodist society of Gardiner are to
give festival in their vestry on this (Wed-
nesday) aud tomorrow evenings. A good
time is anticipated.