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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-01-10
House in Hallowell for Sale,

FNHE subscriber offers for sale his large and con.
/ venent dwelling house Second street In
Hallowell. The house has all the dern improve
mens, IN the best OF repair, was thoroughly built,
and is situated to command Il wide range vi be III.
tiful scenery. 1t has parors, slit Eg room, dining
room, six sleeping rooms, Excellent cellar, large
and new stable good cstern, ever-failing well of
water, spacious lot containing fruit trees &C.. an
In fact everything to make Il desirable home. The
place Is one ana half miles from Aususta. Will
be sold at bargain. Apply TO the subscriber on
the premises. SEW RID N. HUNT.
Hallowell, Jan 8, 1873. janlQ.t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-01-10

At meeting of the legislative committee
IN towns, Thursday afternoon, Jan. Esd, was
assigned for hearing Of parties in case of
Winthrop and Manchester, on petition Of
Reuben T. Jones and others of Winthrop, that
certain islands in Cobbosseconsee pond be set
off from Manchester and asnexed to VIM
throp. The same committee will give hear
ing on the olst in the Limington- Limerick set
off case.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-01-10

Probably the next season will be the bust
est one known in Maine for many years. The
indications all point that way and are of the
most favorable character. There is to be
more shipbuilding along our coasts and rivers
than we have had for many years. good
shipbuilding year has always been prosper
GUS year for the State of Maine. The start
ing up of new manufacturing establishments is
sure TO increase.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-01-10
Telegraph N ews in General.

Wilmington, Del, .. IA the case Of the
United States against A. Given, collector Of
county taxes, convicted in the United States
Circuit Court in October last. for a violation
OF the second section of the enforcement act
in disqualifying colored voters by throwing
their names off the assessment lists. Justice
c. Strong and Bradford this morning, render
ed decision overriding the motion for ar
est Of judgement made by defendants ooun
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-01-10

The health officer says that none Of the
persons who nave died in Bangor of small
pox, had ever been vaccinated, and that those
who have been attacked, are suffering from
very mild type Of the disease. We under
stand that the citizens of Augusta will be Of
fered another opportunity to avail themselves
Of free vaccination.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-01-10

:. 'ary largely attended union prayer meet
shurci. last evening. The nocn Prsyer meet
ing viii continue today a7l 70 g;o-roT 4: the
Z ii. G. A.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-01-10
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH,
TO THE
L. 9aily Xenuebse auarnal.
BANGOR.

Bangor, Me-, Q. Mr.. Abraham S,over Of
Penobscot, was found to-day lying between
the bars of his sled with which he had been
hauling wood, and his face had dragged upon
the snowy road until it was completely worn
away. lie was quite dead when discovered,
and his horses were jogging along briskly.
He was sixty-two years old.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-01-10

The Standard says it aims to present facts
and figures so as to make them plain "to be-
sottcd inebriaiea, who might be too indiffer-
themselves. However disagreeable this task
may be to our neighbor, he should at least
have the credit of laboring to enligh,en the
understandings of the great majority Of his
readers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-01-10

The legislative committee on Legal Affairs
are to give hearing on the 23d to parties in
1avor of holding term of the Supreme Judi
cial Court annually a; Lyndon. in Aroostook
county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-01-10

DIR. A. H. Chamberlain, having leased tie
rooms in the second and third stories OF the
block south east corner Of Water and Bridge
streets, intends soon to remove his Office and
residence there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-01-10
Explosion,

Philadelphia, 9. Last evening, near Nor
tons station, Delaware county, Pa, Mrs.
Carr and three children were burned to death
by the explosion of combination fluid. Mrs.
Carr was filing lamp, which was not light
ed, but the heat of the room raised vapor
from the fluid which ignited by the stove
from which the lamp was two yards distant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-01-10

Applications for space at the Vienna In
ternationl exhibition or for information, may
be addressed to Hon. I. Washburn, Jr,, of
Portland, the member of the committee from
Maine, and the proper blanks will be for
warded at once. The expense of exhibiting
will be: In the Industrial Palace, 30 cents
per square foot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-01-10

Yesterday presented all the characteristics
81 an April day. Rain, hail, snow and sleet,
loud and sunshine. were delightfully."- and
iUpartially mixed, and combined formed Gay
which 1t puzzle even old Prob. to classify.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-01-10

We were mistaken yesterday in announcing
the lecture Of Mrs. Campbell To take place
On that evening. II viii be given this Girl
day. evening in Meonian Hall Subject;
''Woman's Right to the Ballot" Seats are
free to ALL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-01-10
TIC IUIIuWlNg TtsUIUIIUII WIZ u
adopted at the session to-day:

\ WORLD OF THANKS Is DUE to the bota-
mist who first discovered the virtue of the
Quillaya Saponaris, or Soap Tree of Chill.
The wonderful cleansing and purifying prop
erty of its Bark gives to the fragrant Sozo-
don't much Of its unrivalled efficacy as pre-
sentative Of the teeth.
jsn7-4e6d&
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-01-10
Arrived, steamer ST, Thomas.
BOSTON ITEMS,

Boston, 9. The investigation OF the po-
lice and coroner's jury cone, rning the assasi-
nation of Charles Lane, who was shot in the
doorway Of his house in Dorchester three
months ago, failed to furnish any positive ev-
idence in regard TO the rerpetrator The
theories that woman was connected it'll
the matter and that mistake was made by
the assassin, have been fully explained.
Although the jury are morally certain as to
the identity at the murderer, the evidence is
not strong enough for arrest CT even accusa-
!i'H, and they will therefore return verdict
th3; Mr. Lane came to his death at the hands
Of 'ma person 70 tlf m unkaogn.
Arrived. b'rqqe Snnny Region, .h!d,
SHY Sooloo. from lava, reached his port
al I. II. to-day. The captain reports that
Ia coming rosna Cape Cod, yesterday, touch
Il ground at . 90 !. II, Made signals for
aid, and at { +. w. to-day came OF, with the
assistance OF steamers Chatlss Pearson and
George Shat,uck. No'aprarent da,oaea. and
the ship does not leak.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-01-10
Marrten,

In Hallowell, 9th inst, by Rev. o. NJ. Cousens,
Abram ID. Wait of Ipswich, Mass, to Mise Hannah
Clarke Of HalloweI.
In pittston, LIST inst, Calvin W. Smith Of Card.
ner. TO Miss Alice e. Cults of Pittston.
In Farmingdaie, 9Th inst, Ezekiel II. Besse to
Miss Charlotte A. Mitchell, both Of Lewiston.
In Brewer It'll inst, Capt Samuel Ii. Woodbury.
to Miss Stella +. Hall, both of Brewer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-01-10

The details Of the generous oGer Of two
Hallowell ladies to ,he proposed Industrial
school for Girls, SO far as they are known,
may be found in the Governors address, pub
iished several days since.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-01-10

The heaviest committee on the part OF tie
House is that on change of name, averaging
cie pounds to each member. We give the
figures; Randall, $40; Lincoln, go Manson,
25o; Esery, 246; Rounds, o36; Woods, 200;
Walker. $50 making total Of l122.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-01-10

As plough" and "hiccough' have been
changed to ,"plow" and "hiccup," it is sug-
gested in like manner to substitute "tho" and
bow for Though" and DOUGH"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-01-10
Billiards

New York, .. The billiard match for the
championship of America and the diamond
cue, was won by Cyrille Dion, by scoee of
1900 to Daly's lli7. Dion's largest runs
were LOG, l4l, 1875, loj. Dally's 100, 1853,
III, 1874.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-01-10
FROM NEW yORE

NV YORK, .. Three aiait.oual turofs
were 0 tanned to day in the Tweed case. viz
Dennson p. Parker, an ex-policeman, Pat
rick J. kearny, No. is Division street. toy
merchant, and Richard Dawson, 452 Green.
wieh street, liquor dealer,
The counsel for Stokes are engaged in pre-
pairing bill of exceptions. Stokes says the
exceptions will nuuber twenty-e sllt, and the
bill Will be presented at the general term Of
the court Of oyer and teralGer Wednesday
next He has no doubt new trial will be
granted.
John Harrington, who attempted xiii Julia
Smith few weeks ago, was convicted to day
in the General Sessions, and sentenced to 10
Years in state prison
The second trial of Fanny Hyde, for the
murder OF George Watson in Brooklyn some
tine ago, has been fixed peremtorily for tn
goth inst. She is now AZ large on hail and In
very poor health.
George Taylor Bradbury. large dry goods
dealer in the Bowery and Henry p. Sturgis,
were arrested to-day charged with taking
silks valued at 81, 800 from the steamer Wy
oming October 10. Sturgis had offered some
silk for sale which was identified as part OF a
lot missing. He was arrested and explained
that he got the silk from Bradbury, hence the
arrest OF the latter.
The Brooklyn Union confirms the state
ment that its editor (Bowen) has sued the
Tribune on the charge of libel, and claims
that he IS determined 10 attend 10 the Eagle
subsequently,. The Eagle meantime SAYS the
suit against the Tribune is charaeteristicaly
evasive and indirect as a mere fetchto off set
the Tribune suit against Bowen, and will
~. r bo hr0,iuht IN tri.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-01-10

We understand the object Of Senator Far
ring:ons amendment to the proMbitory Law,
which the Portland Press criticises, is simply
10 prevent the sale Of cider ly the glass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-01-10

4 large committee has been appointed TO
make arrangements for Masonic levee In
This city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-01-10

4 most desirable house on Second street in
Hallowell Is offered for sale in cur advertis-
ing columns. We have examined the house.
and can commend it to purchasers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-01-10

Messrs. Bodwell & Wilson of ualiowel,
have recently received five cars, built
expressly for them at the Patten car works in
Bath, where they have contracted for quite
number. The cars are painted in 1ne style
and bear the words "IIallowell Granite Com
many"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-01-10
Severe Storm

Waterfront, n. Y, .. A heavy snow
storm has been prevailing in this region all
day. Railroad trains are very irregular No
trains have moved north of here to day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-01-10
Notice to Members.
Prices OF Daily Kenllehec journal.

Single copy cents ten copies, 4 cents each /;
twenty live copies or more, cents each.
Extra copies OF any issue of the Daily kennebec
Journal may be obtained by giving orders therefor
to the Carrier, or at the Counting Room of the
Journal ofilce, tho day previous,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-01-10

A young lawyer of Searsmont froze both
his ears, Saturday week. while riding to Bel
mont to attend to n case. Advertiser.
He will probably recover the use Of them
ear long. Belfast Journal.
The memory of the cold snap will rroba-
bly, never be ear-rased from that lawyers
noddle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-01-10

The regular meeting of Seth Williams Post
G. A. r., takes place this evening. All
members are expected to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-01-10

The Maine Democrat is confident that the
Liming,on and Limerick set-of case will &C.
casion n sharp contest in the legislature this
winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-01-10

The public library of Gardiner is in most
prosperous condition, and is a blessing to the
entire community.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-01-10

Prayer meeting in the Rooms OF the Young Mems
Christian Association every day this week from l.
NJ to- l. NJ. AL are invited.
Augusta, January G, 1873,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-01-10
Weather.
Wan Drp.pr,ttrr

W Nh
VTrtcr or THE CHIEF S1aNAr OFFICER
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9-s P. NJ.
The barometer will rise in the lower lake
region and Canada and over the Middle and
Eastern States, with southwesterly and north
westerly winds, with cloudy weather and oc-
casional snow and low temperature,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-01-10

The body of Henry 8. Ballard, mate of the
Peruvian, which was recovered last week, has
been buried in Farmipgdale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-01-10
Meeting of Good Teinplars.

PIsnoN's FERRy, Jan. ., 1873.
Kennebcc County Lodge, /. O. of q. T.,
met with Ferry Lodge, at this place last even
ing at !! o'clock, County Templar, David
Cargill of Augusta, presiding. Session to
continue through to-day. large delegation
is present, and good interest manifested. Re-
ports from different sections of the county are
encouraging and show the Order to be ad-
vancing and doing much good. The storm
ts.day will detain many delegates who have
not yet arrived.
A motion TO adjourn finally at . O'Clock this
A. NJ, was defeated By majority of all hut
two.
The following resolution was unanimously
adopted at the session to-day;
RESOLVED, That, in the opinion OF this
County Lodge, the amendment Of the Prohlol-
tory Law last winter in regard to cider-giy-
ing to the manufacturer the legal right to
sell in any quantity, by himself and by as
many agents as he may appoint,-is nor in
accordance with the principles of the temper
ance people of the State; and that we pledge
ourselves to use our influence with the legis-
lature, now in session, to give us a law that
will prevent the tipping in elder in places
within its jurisdiction, under the same penal
ties as are inflicted for the sale of all intoyi-
eating liquors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-01-10

Children Cry-for Pitchers Castoria
1t regulates the stomach, cures wind collie and
causes natural sleep. 1t is substitute for
castor oil. lfljan-m
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-01-10
luraI and State Naus.

The stone-cutters Of HalloTell will give
ball at Wilson Hall on this, Friday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-01-10
Like the Electric Telegraph

coming,-but what a work it ia now doing.
The halt and lame, sore and wounded, are
literally throwing away their crutches. Rheu-
ma,sm and stiff joints are banished, and
dumb beasts cry out for JOY. One trial tells
the story, and explains the whole thing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-01-10
Dieb.

In this city, 9Th inst, Joseph Vivian, aged 81 yrs.
In Pittston, lst inst, samuel Dudley, aged 81
years.
In Gardiner, 9th inst Eveline Hooker, wife OF
Samuel s. Davis aged 80 years.
In Bangor, sh inst, Stlnnn 9. Stevens, aged 90
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-01-10

Chicago Produce Aaxkss.
CnoAao, Jan. =
FLOUR-sprins extras 501e 80
WHEAT-No. .. / 21k6l ~
CORN No. =, 0630k
OAT6-Ro9
RYE-No :, 66e87
BARLEY-85G67 for No. Z.
MESS PORK II C0n11 Go
LARD-sumner 10; winter; kettle ~.
Cincinnati Produce MaTket
CINCINNATI, Jan. 3.
MESS PORK-la 2J9
LARD ketue5e5h steam 1Ha11-e; summer;
winter ~
BULK MEATs-sides sxs,S ;clear rib 5,s ;shoul
ders 4.
8ACON-shoulder, $50 clear rib TX; sides
wHIskEY- ass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-01-10
Nominations by the Governor.

The Governor has just made the following
nominations.
National Republican., 1873-02-01

wospERPrL.-I. George Coombs, oO6 Pennsyl-
vAniA avenue, between Ninth and Tenth streets,
IL selling the nuest French candles At the low
price Of 20 cents per pound. call VIII sstlsly
usually sold for 70 cents. !. q. CooNBs, 700 Penn
HyIyHulA avenue.
National Republican., 1873-02-01
TuR WILSON CoMN,rrrr,

The Wilson investigating committee met yes
terday morning at 1890 O'clock and recalled HOr-
ace y. clark. lie caused TO be read a paragraph
from the notes OF the ofiiclal reporter in which
be u correctly reported as saying that he did mol
believe that George II, Cowlan was concerned
n IN tha raid 60 break down Or lnlure the stock Of
ment In the newspapers being Incorrectly re-
ported or misunderstood.
The witness said that since the road had ceased
TO be means OF dispensing patronage raids had
been commenced on the company. one Of the
Government commissioners, COrnclius Wendell,
appointed under President johnson, received
t15,OOO as condition Of his accoptlnga portion
OF the road. He did not think any of the other
commissioners made an actual pr0nt, but from
errors OF judgment they threw obstacles In the
war OF the road. The witness admitted the Gov
ernnent had been exceedingly prompt In accept
Ing sections Of the road as they were built from
time TO time, and delivering the bonds. lie
meant by raids certain movements In the stock
market on tho bonds. When money was withheld
by the Treasury Department from the company,
the witness said that knowing James Y. VII.
son TO be good lawyer and an able man, he had
applied TO him TO become counsel OF the COM
pany, but Mr.. Wilson declined, alledglng that by
occupying such position he might he compro-
missed a. a director.
In response TO a question by Mr.. Hoar. witness
letters and kilograms TO hlnl, was q stranger,
and he had never seen him until the project "a
lntnre the Union Pacific railroad In the House
had failed. Mr.. Cowlam came TO New York, and
he was satisfied that while COwlam was cognl.
Zaht Of, he was not party 10, the conspiracy
Cuwlans object was TO enable witness TO guart
the interest OF bond-holders. Witness came q
the conclusion that Cowlam came into possession
OF the Information from parties who designed u
make money, and had In good faith cOfnmuui
Gated II TO witness; and the conspiracy headed
on, he expected TO receive some compensation.
Alexander Hay was next examined, and testi
ned TO having, In 1854, brought to this city Ger
tain railroad bonds, and deposited them In tht
Merchants National bank, having received then
from DR.. Durant on an order of Joseph II. Stew
art; he also received sixty thousand dollars IL
money. Witness tDok an interest IN the legisla
tiOn OF 1854, In relation to the Pacific railroad
and was In communication with several member
OF the committee on the subject. lie received
no pay from any other party than Mr.. stewart
who paid him handsomely. He knew Of no mem
ber Of Congress TO whom any money had DeeI
given.
Ing at 10 O'Clock.
National Republican., 1873-02-01
GEORGETOWN AFFAIRS.

MASONIC CHOR.--The following Officers Of the
Masonic choir have been elected for the ensuing
year: President, Dr. 7. O. Loockerman; secre-
tAry, A. 7. Bnce; treasurer, J. H. Hood; musical
director, Colonel II. selgsOn; Organlst, Professor
II. A. Gross; librarian, q. Y, Shekell.
CATTLE MARKEr.-A Droyers' Rest, Thursday,
sIs cattle were up, and all sold to butchers at ~
al cents; 2Il sheep up, $50 sold to butchers al
6E@T ID cents, 81 left over; 10 cows and calves
sold at tl3S40. There has not been enough good
cattle on the market for three weeks TO supply
the demand. some OF our butchers have been
buying In the Baltimore market.
THR MAREET HousE.-ln few days the work
on this building will be completed, and 1t will be
ready for occupancy; the loors are all laid, and
the doors are now being put In. The building
under the direction Of Colonel sam Strong, the
contractor, has been thoroughly remOt eled, and
put In condition far superior TO what II was at
the time OF the nfst building.
ExroRTIOSATE TolIs.-A petition to Congress
Is In circulation In this city praying that body 10
reduce the rates Of toll for vehicles and Catlle
passing over the Aqueduct bridge to one third,
and foot passengers free. The petitioners set
forth that on July u, 1885 by an act Of Congress-
entitled "An act relating to the Alexandria
canal, the lessees OF said canal were granted
the privilege OF constructing 4 roadway bridge
over the Aqueduct crossing the Potomac at
Georgetown, and allowed TO demand the follow
Ing enormous rates Of toll: For every foot pas
senger two cents each way, for every horse,
mule or jack,ON or horned cattle, nye cents each
way; for any vehicle drawn by one ANNA, fifteen
cents each way; drawn by two animals, twenty
i've Ctnth thCH way uIuWn Dy TOUR animals,
thirty-nye cents each way; for every hog, sheep
or other live creature, one cent each way,
The petitioners claim by these eXOrbltant rates
OF toll that the lessees OF the canal are wrestling
from the people who are Obliged 10 cross thls
bridge from $50 10 $500 per day. while the extra
cost Of constructing said roadway over the said
Aqueduct bridge has been only about t20, 600, anu
while the stone piers upon which the said
bridge IL built were constructed with a loan from
the United states Government Of $500, 900, which,
together with the interest, now amounts To over
milliOn unllaTa fha aaid nal h.,
now, by the said eXtortonAte tolls, received and
realized several times the cost Of the said road
bridge, II being one OF the highways entering
the capital Of the United States.
The petition is being extensively circulated In
Washington, Georgetown and the adjoining
counties, and the citizens are signing II freely.