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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-07-03

ton in regard to the subject. This is the
third term have served as engineer, and |
have never yet been able to locate a street
line without Mr.. Patterson's assistance. [
would ask that some action be taken to cause
the records to be revised or such plans made
as will give the correct location Of the streets
at the present date.
Yours respectfully,
n. ABBOT, City Engineer.
In connection with the foregoing commupi
cation, on motion of Councilman Cony,
Ordered, That the City Clerk be and he
hereby is directed to call on the Hon. ,Josepb
w. Patterson, and ascertain if he has anv
plans or other papers, the property of the CITY,
in his possession, and if he has, to request
the return of the same at once.
The following was read twice under sus-
pension of the rules, and referred to the Com
mittee on Engrossed Ordinances
CRY OF AUGUsrA.
An Ordinance for the appointment of Stewards
in the Fire Department.
Be it ordained by tine City Council of the
City of Augusta as follows:
Sect. |. There shall be annually appoint
ed by the Mayor and Aldermen, on the nomi-
nation of the Chief Engineer of the Fire De-
partment, three Stewards, one for each
engine company, whose compensation shall! be
the same as members Of the companies.
Sect. .. The said Stewards shall perform
such service as the Chief Engineer of the
Department may prescribe, and they shall be
removable at the pleasure of the Chief En-
gineer or Mayor and Aldermen.
Adjourned.
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THE CREDIT MOBILIER.
Important Testimony.

Washington, July, |, 1873.
The story Of the Credit MObilier inv estiga-
ton is revived by a very remarkable state
ment that is made by Mr.. John r. Drew, an
attorney of this city, who is now stopping a,
Burlington, VT. Mr.. Drew claims to have
heea present when the famous check to s. c.
or bearer. was paid in the office Of the Ser
geant-at,a<ns of the house, June %, 1868,
aud he states that the check was presented by
Cakes Ames, who received the money there
for. Mr.. Drew gays that in the Summer OF
1868 he was engaged in some matters before
Congress which required the assistance of
Massachusetts, people. On the day of the
payment of the check, June 2S, 1868, Drew
called upon Ames at the Capitol and was by
Ames taken to the office Of the Sergeant-at-
arms. There Drew distinctly saw the face Of
the check with the words IS. c. or bearer,
Cakes Ames," thereon. Ames held the check.
Drew saw that the uppermOst bill was of the
denomination of 5000, and one Ut the other
bills was 500. This money Amss subse-
quen,ly gave to a gentleman in the lobby,
then unknown to drew, with whom Ames en-
gagged in conversation concerning some New
Orleans cotton cases. The date fixes by his
papers and memorandum book, in which is
entered the business for which he called upon
him on that day
Drew's statement regarding The denomina-
ton of the bills is substantially the same as
the evidence of Mr.. Dillon, the cashier who
paid the money. MIR. Drew has been absent
in Europe for nearly year in the revenue
service OF the government, and had u very in
| adequate comprehension Of the political al
| fairs in the United States last winter, as he
/ sI.s.s.t much OF his time in travel. Drew re-
turned to sl,is country after the investigation
closed, and has tot permitted this statement
to be made public until now. MIR. Drew is
understood tc be o native of Vermont where
he is represented to be well known.
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STATE NEWS.

The venerable William Allen of Norridge-
wock died at his residcdce in that town on
Tuesday. MIR. Allen was born in Tisbury,
Mass, April, 1880, and consequently at his
decease had reached the advanced age ofnine-
ty-three. He retained his faculties in won
derful manner. and has been for years a rec
o9nized authority in matters pertaining to the
history and resources of Maine. Mr.. Allen
has long been one of the most prominent ac-
tive citizens of Norridgewoek, esteemed 10
every relation of life, and honoring his Chris
tan profession by noble and unspotted life.
Prof. J. J. Butler, of Bates Theological
School. has been elected to the Professorship
of Sacred Literature in Hulsdale College,
Michigan.
The wife Of Hon. Israel Washburn Of
Portland, died at Minneapolis, Mimi, Monday
evening. Mrs. Washburn left Portland FOR
Minneapolis last December to nurse her son.
who was seriously i'll in that city. The ply
steal exertion and mental anxiety consequent
thereon brought on the attack OF illness which
resulted in her death.
| Two ladies attempted to cross the track at
Old Orchard yesterday just as the train was
approaching the station. Neither Of them no
ticed the danger until their attention was ar.
rested by a gentleman standing near, when
one lady leaped from the track while her COM
panion turned to see what the danger VAS, and
just had time to get from the track IS the
train went laundering past, and she fell faint
ing to the ground.- Portland Advertiser.
There appears to be a concert of action to
burn Portland. A great number of fires have
recently been set in that city, that own origin
to deliberate incendaryism. The Press says
fire traps have been discovered and are in pos
session of the marshal. These traps are pre- :
pared by taking paper saturated with salt
petre and wrapping up therein a bunch OF
matches and stone in close juxtaposition.
The continuance is then thrown through the
windows of building, and when il strikes
the matches are ignited. A confiAgration is
expected and very likely TO occur.
Peter Lewis. young Indian OF the Old
town tribe, at work on the shore near Grea,
Works falls, on Paul Dudley's drive fell and
four or FIVE heavy logs rolled over him.
crushing him fearfu.ly. Fortunately his head
was jammed into ereyice 10 the rock, and
he was not killed. There is 2 rr3sona5se
hope Of his recovery.
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FOREIGN.

London, 3 Despatch to the Times from
Madrid says there is great alarm in that city
in consequence OF menacing attitude of cir
reconcilables," who are known to be intrigu-
ing for the overthrow Of the present govern
ment. Troops are concentrated at stratigical
points and every precaution is taken to
promptly suppress any outbreak that may &C.
cur.
The Shah of Persia called upon Gladstone
yesterday. In the evening he proceeded to
Parliament, House, and visited the Chamber
of Peers and House of Commons. To-day
he proceeds to Windsor to take farwell of the
Queen.
Paris, >. In the assembly this atternoo,
NJ. Dufairveo motioned to proceed to consid
Grafton Of eXPresident Theirs. Constitution
al bill was rejected.
Jules Laurent Of the right centre then NOV
ed that the appointment of special commit
tee on constitutional bills be postponed one
month after the next recess.
Alter an animated discussion in which Gam
BETA took part the motion was adopted.
Gambetti protested against any attempt OF
the assembly to manufacture & constitution
without first declaring for whom or for what
kind of government it was intended.
The messenger De Paris is intosssad that
negotiations for postal convention will soon
be resumed with the nited States.
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NENs BY MAI

The South Boston gas consumers illase Sc
cured reduction OF rs cents per thousand in
the price of gas from the Est OF July.
The state board for the e4ual1ations of val
uation OF railroad property OF ONO completed
its work Tuesday. The total values aggrv-
gate so. geo. $50 against Sos. SIP $50 last
year
| The Chinese have captured Momeet eapi-
tai town of Burmah, northeast of Ava. The
place was carried by assault, and there vas i
great slaughter Of its defenders and inhsbi-
tants.
Rear Admiral James Alden OF Maine will
be wholly retired the service on his return to
the United States from the European squadron
on account OF age.
After long and earnest debate on Tuesday
the alumni of Williams College voted 40 to
20 against the opening Of the college to fs-
males.
The details of terrible explosion at Vir-
GINA city, Nevada, shows it to have caused
the loss of ten lives and a large amount of
property.
A dispatch from the Hague to the Pail Mall
Gazette, London, denies that any settlement
has been made between the Dutch and the
Atchinese.
The President has issned his expected proc.
lamation announcing the ratification Of the
fisheries treaty.
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The WalwOrth Trial.
\ VERDICT OF GUILTY.

New York, .. Judge Davis delivered his
charge to the jury, concluding at 49, having
occupied little over hours in its delivery,
whereupon the jury retired. The prisoner
was removed to an adjoining room, where his
friends surrounded him and awaited the YER
dict. At s ;25 the jury returned to the court
and Judge Davis was sent for. On his arr-
val the jury were asked whether they had
agreed on verdict to which enquiry the
foreman answered, "We have found the
prisoner guilty of murder in the second de-
gree. Silence which was here preserved
for several minutes. After the verdict, nei-
Their the prisoner nor his friends uttered a
word. Mr.. O'Conor then whispered word
to Judge Davis, who announced that he
would suspend sentence until Saturday at
10 so A. NJ. The prisoner was then re-
manded to the tombs
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Portraits of Ex.Secretaries of War.

Washington, .. The secretary of war, in
his intention of securing for the department
pictures of previous secreta vies of war, has
already caused to be places ,onspicuously in
the secretarys Office and al. TO room, portraits
of ex-secretaries Knox, Dexter, Dearborn
Eustice, Pickering Scott, Calhoun, Pansett.
Holt, Cameron, Stanton and Raw 's. Others
are now being painted for the dep rtment.
The secretary is DESTROYS of procuring orig-
nal portraits, if possible, from which copies
can be taken of, of ex-secretaries MclIenry
of Washingtons administration, Griswold of
Adams Crawford of Madison's, Graham of
Monroe's, John Bell of Harrison's and Craw
ford of Taylor's.
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NEW ia MPSHIRE LEGISLATURE

Concord, n. H., =. In House this after
noon, the Committee on Railroads reported
against bills to incorporate Plaston & Nashua
railroad, and the Windam & Lowell railroad.
Accepted.
Bill to amend an act incorporating the Man
chester & keene railroad passed also bill ap.
propriating $4,000 for the New Hampshire
Medical Institute. Bill to increase the sala.
ries of the Justices of.the Supreme court was
read third time and debated but finally de-
feated. Question of calling constitutional
convention, then came up and was defeated.
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INDIAN AFFAIRS.

St. Louis, ?. Gentlemen Just arrived from
Fort Sill, Indian territory, says the kiowas
and Cheyennes, who recently left their reser-
walton, are returning. They have been out
to Hare Par or annual medicine dance.
One hundred squaws captured by Col Me
Kenzie from the Comanches. while off their
reservation, ard who were Imprisoned in
Fort Cameo. Texas, returned to their tribe ::
weeks ago.
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CANADA.

Ottawa,2. The following arrangement OF
places in the cabinet has been effected: Hon.
Alexander Campbell, minister of interior
Hon. John O'Connor, post master general /:
Hon. T. N. Gibbs, minister of inland reve-
nue.; Hon. Hugh Mcdonald, minister of the
militia.
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POLITICAL.

Hartford, Ct, .. The Senate to day voted
to adhere to its former action in electing Sid
ney b. Beardslee, Geo. G. Woodruff and j.
j. Penrose as judges of the Supreme court.
The House having amended its resolution,
substituting the names of Amos S. Treat, r.
Hitchcock and Levi Il. Bradley, of course
this action indicates that the Senate intends
to stick and that the House must recede or
the election Of judges this session is likely to
fail
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Railroad Matters.

New York, 2. At a meeting of the Lake
Shore & Michigan directors to-day, W. b.
Bishop rendered his resignation as director,
Commodore Vanderbilt was appointed director
to I'LL the vacancy caused by the death Of
Horace F. Clark, and VIM. II, Vanderbilt in
place of William Bishop. The Executive
committee was recons tructed, and now CON.
sists Of Cornelius Vanderbilt, w. II. Wander
hilt, Augustus Schell and James H. Banker
Cornelius Vanderbilt was chosen President.
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Funeral Of the Late Hon. VIM. Whiting.

Boston, .. The funeral services over the
remains of the late Hon. VIM. Whiting took
place at his residence on Montrose avenue.
Highland district, to day, in the presence of
large assembly, including many distinguish
ed citizens. Rev. DR.. Bridge of Cambridge
ofhciated. The remains were conveyed to
Concord, to the family burial lot where fur
ther services were held, previous to inter-
ment.
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EASTPORT.
MARINE DISASTER .

PASSPORT, 2. Schooner w. f. Adams, of
ST. John, went ashore in the thick fog yester-
day, near West Quoddy. Captain r. W.
Holden, with his crew, barely escaped with
their lives. Soon after landing the captain
They are here for Robert Kerr, British vice
consul
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CALAIS.
FIRE.

Calais, NJ, >. A fire broke out last night
IN the town of Barring, Me. Destroyed about
100000 feet of lumber belonging to Porter
and Sons, Daniel Hill and II. F. Eaton, also
wood shed and over 200 cords of wood belong
ing to St. Croix and Penobscot railroad. 1t
is believed that the insurance will nearly COW
er the loss. Cause of fire supposed to he in
cendary.
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iiitarV.

Boston,, ?. Company G., (coored) of the
first regiment National Guards of South Car
olinr, arrived in Boston to-day and are to be
the guests of the Shaw Guards for several
days. This afternoon the visiting company
was taken under escort by the Shaw Guards
and after marching through several streets,
drew up in line in front of City Hall, where
they were received by Mayor Pierce, with an
address of welcome.
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THE CHOLERA.
NEAR CAIRO.

MAX tATKO.
Cairo, ,. Four men, six miles below here
died last night from cholera, and several
more are reported dangerously ill with the
disease. 1t is thought that these cases are
brought on by drinking impure water. No
cases of cholera in this city
AT CINCINNATI, OHIO.
Cincinnati 2. Ten deaths from cholera
were reported to the hoard OF health to-
day.
Al NASHVILLE, TENN.
Nashville, ,. Six deaths from cholera. No
new cases.
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Boston. 9 The July meeting at Beacon
Park was begun to-day. In the race tor
horses that never beat 3 minutes Flora Belle
won.
Second race for horses that never beat
30, was won by Ben Starr.
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TUE1DAY, July I.
The shipments of Boots and Shoes from this
market to places outside of New England, for the
past week, comprise 1887 cases, against IL ,24a
cases for the same week last year.
Total shipments since january !, 5eG, 404 cases
against 1853 cases for the same period last year
The shipments from Lynn for the week have
been 1868 cases, against 2203 cases for the same
week last year.
The shipments from Haverhill for the week have
been 1881 cases, against 81 cases for the same
week last year.
There has not been any material increase OF bust
ness the past week, and there is nothing than
very moderate degree of activity in the mauufac-
turing towns. There appears to be general belief
that trade will be good, although the sales will
over alarger period than usual. The necessity OF
caution is universally felt, and while wholesale
dealers will be anxious to distribute as many
goods can be done safely, every precantion wifi
be taken to prevent any accumulation. Prices are
unchanged and there is not likely to be any ad
vance.
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BELFAST.

Belfast, Me-, .. At the annual meeting Of
the Belfast & Moosehead Lake railroad com
pany, held to-day, the old board of directors
were chosen, also subsequently reelected
Charles B. Hazzeltine, President, Asa Faunce
Treasurer, and John II. Quinby clerk
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ISTON.'
Drowned,

Lewiston, >. Hamilton Tibbetts, ard Chas.
Lamb, aged respectively % and 20 years,
were drowned in Haley pond, Rangely, on
Monday, by the upsetting of boat in which
they were sailing, with three other men,
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SEVERE STORMS.

st. Louis, 2 The storm of this morning
DID much damage to roofs, chmneys, fences,
trees and gardens in the city and suburbs
Much anxiety is felt as to the effect of the re-
cent heavy rains, on the wheat crop, it being
generally thought it will sustain good deal
OF injury, especially in sections west of here.
AT CINCINNATI, ONO.
Cincinnati, ?. Very heavy storm passed
over parts of Preble, Ohio, this morning
greatly damaging the wheat crop. At Camden
in that county it assumed proportions of a
tornado, and houses, stables, and trees, were
demolished. The Methodist parsonage is a
total wreck. Other buildings were unroofed
and sustained other injuries. No one was Sc.
riously hurt.
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FINANCIAL K COMMERCIAL.
New York Money Mar ket.
New York, july
EVENING REpoRT.

Money easy rather more active and per cen,
with exceptions at I per cent ut close. sterling
exchange quiet It's sdO9s for 60 days l04l 10 10
for sight. Gold WAS alternately weak and firm on
harrow fluctuations extensions of day being Is y
lj4 There were large orders to buy 1T about
and the bears were unable to depress the market
below that figure xte ch closed firm at 1j}s. Loans
and . per cent for carrying fiat for borrowing
Clearings Si7 1000 0N- Treasury d,bursed 1892 ON
Custom receipts s;ie4 $50. Governments unchanged
State bonds dun, steady.
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NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE
Daily Eeanehet 9ournal.
AFTERNOON TELEGRAMS.

New York, 2. On June Goth, II. W. Tay-
Tor, lst comptroller, addressed a letter to an
eastern Senator saying that back pay will be
at the disposal of Senators and Representa-
tives for two years from date.
Senator Boutwell, denies that he is in Wash
ngton to advance Gen. Buffers candilature.
but on strictly private business.
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Collision.

Boston, .. \ misplaced switch caused ,s
collision Of freight trains at Winchester on
the Boston and Lowell railroad to- day. Sew
eral cars badly smashed, and conductor Drew
had his thigh broken besides being badly
scalded.
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FIRE RECORD.

BOSTON, MASS.
Boston, ,. The Ray telling mill at Union
Vile, Franks was entirely destroyed, The
mill was run. ng at time of the fire. Loss
100000; insurance $4,000. Spontaneous
combustion supposed to have caused conta-
grafton.
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Attempted Murder.

New York, ,. A woman named Laymau,
attempted to kill her husband az Astoria last
night, cutting cash in his throat. She was
arrested. Her husband is a travelling agent
Of a jeweiiy firm to whom his wife is ALLEGED,
to have heen untaithtul
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TELEGRAMS IN BRIEF.

Fortress Monroe, .. L. S. steamer Nipsic
sailed this morning for New York.
! Cincinnati .. Chamber of commerce ill
hold no session after tomorrow until Mon
| day.
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NEATlIER.
WAR DEPAB

WAR DEPARTMENT, I
OFFICE OF THE CHEF SIGNAL OFFICER. !
Washington, July Is P NJ.
For New England, on Thursday, south
west winds, warmer weather and local rains.
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De!alcatiOn.

Washington, .. In the case of the de-
f ulting collector Of revenue at st. Louis yes
t rday, judgment was entered for Sl3 600 in
t vor of the government.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-07-03

London, >. The bank of England forgery
case came up again to day for final hearing
The examination was concluded and the de-
PENDANTS tully committed fer trial.
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Severe Storm.

Indianapolis, Ind, >. There was a severe
storm, with thunder and Lightning, last night,
causing considerable damage. Corn and
wheat were considerably damaged.
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Appointment.

Washington, 2. p. NJ. Pratt of Montpel-
Ter, Vermont, is appointed special agent for
the Chippewa Indians of Red river, Minne-
sofa.
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iiAV ANA.

Havana, ,. telegram from the au.hori-
ties at Santa Clara announces the dispersing
Of band of insurrectionists near that ,Ase.
by detachment of Spanish troops.
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Failu re.

Quebec, 2. Richie, Gregg, Gillispie & Co.
have suspended payment. Their liabilities
are over $500, ZOO, due principally to banks.
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Drowned.

Springfield, Mass, =. An eight year old
son OF Aldrich Gardner of IIolyoke was
drowned while bathing in the Connecticut
river to-day.
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Races.

Chicago, H., ?. There was heavy rain
storm here this morning. Track at the Dex-
ter Park flooded. Races postponed.
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Emigration.

LONDON ,. Steamship Wisconsin takes on
80 Mormon cmigrants FIR America.
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Arrived.

Boston, /. Arrived, steamers Seminal,
| Savannah; Neptune, New York.
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Arrived.
Races.

New York, >. Arrived Amazon fran Rris
toll.
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Arrived.
Forgery.

New York /. Arrived steamer Cuba frou
Liverpool.