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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-03
Boston Wool Market.
FRIDAY, Jan. Il,

The total receipts Of wool ct this port during the
past week comprise 1888 bales OF domestic and ~
bales foreign against 1887 bales domestic and 9eS
bales foreign for the same week last year. Tbs
foreign exports have been Is bales domestic and u
bales African. The sales for the week comprise
400 goo lbs Of domestic and 200 900 lbs Of foreign,
There has been a lack Of activity during the past
week, and there is quite general disposition to
The goods market is in depressed condition, and
manufacturers generally are running - little ma.
chlnery as they can and keep their best help Some
of the smaller mills have stopped altogether, and
good many larger ones ale operating only Q p0Y
ton of their machinery. There have been some
large buyers in the market, and bids have bsen
made within a cent or two Of the asking price OF
dealers but no large transactions have transpired
and the sales have been mostly to supply present
on pulled woods there has been q msrssd dsclins
offers having been accepted I've cents per Id below
the rates current last week. This is particularly
the case New York and Western pulled wools
but will also apply more or less to the best grades
Price Of Cape wool are of penny per ID In the
English markets. The imports Of Cape for the last
four years have been II 900 bales in 1852 q, 900
bales in 1870 20 900 bales In 1871, and $50 bales in
1872 The sales of domestic fleece have been In
some instances shade below the rates current
Ohio and PENNSYLVANIA at 6697oc per ID, the latter
price for small lots; New Hampshire wool at CSC,
Domestic Fleece-i0,OoO lbs Ohio on private terms
1000 lbs. Michigan at CSC; 1000 lbs understandable
at SOC; 1000 lbs Ohio at SIC; 5000 lbs Michigan At
lUS CuOlCc OuiO " Ot l-S8uoCt AS&8 Ids
New Hampshire at 81 Ice.
Unwashed-l0,oO0 lbs Western at 45c; 10000 lbs
do on private terms; 5000 lbs fine at u lac.
Combing-3000 lbs at 76c; s7v0 lbs at 75c; 1900
lbs coarse unwashed combing at s. 1-2c.
California and ColoradO-20,uc0 lbs fall California
at 29S35c; 5000 spring at 40c 1000 lbs fall ct BIC
1900 lbs Colorado on private terms; 5000 lbs fall
on private terms; SO, 900 lbs at 2lS35o.
Pnlled-5oO0 lbs super at 64e; $500 lbs extra at
Sc; 2000 lbs extra at 62c 20 900 lbs super At &c
5000 lbs dc at 5Sc 1000 lbs extra s5c 600 lbs super
at 55c 1000 lbs super at 65c 5000 lbs super at c
900 lbs foreign pulled private terms 5000 lbS
Western super at SIC 90 0000 lbs extra at eOc IL 900
lbs Noils at &c; 5000 do on private terms.
Tub and ScOured-l000 lbs Tub at 75c; l3 O0O lbs
secured California at 9Oc 1900 lbs tub at zoe: 700
lbs coarse secured at u l.2c; 5000 secured e S5c
5000 lbs do at $50; 1000 lbs secured CsiosniA Ct s
C; 1000 lbs do at SOC; 1000 lbs tub at 73c.
Foreign-30,0 900 lbs Cape and Australian on priv.
ate terms 5000 lbs New Zealand at 81 l-9c $500
lbs Spanish at 5!c 5000 lbs Cape at Sc; $500 NJ
do at 4lc 60 006 lbs New Zealand at 55c; 10000 lbs
Cape at S9c 1000 lbs do at $780, 5000 lbs do at Sc
5000 lbs do at Ale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-03
Boston Hide and Leather Market.


There has been fair trade the past week Il up,
per leather but not that activity which dealers AM
ticipated. Sole Leather remainso6rm, with 9sedy
demand fer prime tannagcs Of Hemlock,' and
good demand for Cropped. Prices are fully sas-
tanned band the sales are made a eaTsat rates.
Rough Leather Of the best tannages h taknn about
as fast as received, but there s betssr sPpply Of
the common grades and some accumulation Of
stock. Calf Skins of reasonable weights are IN
fair demand, but the market is.wishoat any special
activity. Finished Wax aud Kip are selling nod.
erately, and some Of the best leather commands
something above our quotations. Common upper
stock is taken In moderate quantities ~ recent quo
tations.
The Hide market is firm, and there 10 . fair
amount OF business done at full prices.
We quote Sole Leather-Baenos Ayres and Mo
Grande at 29g3l; do middle 2963lks do Light No
soc; California heavy a9ssoc; middle ss9Soc; Aght
2S929c; Ornoco, Texas, ETC.. heavy To96c; middle
2ss29hc; light 27c gas; good damaged. al ki4ds
and weights 26s27c; poor damaged n el2c. Uni0a
cropped heavy Al Csc; middle l3945c; light $50.
Rough leather at S5g4Oc. Finished leefhsr-Heavy
Wax at 25g2Sc damaged al 81 e24c; Buenoe Ayres
kip at rs e29c for good, and ssg25c for damaged.
Hides-Buenos Ayres dry hides al 1k o97ck
gold; Montevide, 27g27c gold; Rio Grande, mex
27sc gold; do green sailed, l5c gold; Texss and
New Orleans dry at 23924kc currency; Do green
sailed at l3Sl4c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-03
Fires.

Albany, l. The Stark knitting mill at Co.
hoes was destroyed by fire to-day. Loss $40
600. Several female operatives are reported
badly burned.
Louisville, /. Two large commission
warehouses owned by Plant Brothers 6 Cou-
duand, al Hickman, Kentucky, were burned
Thursday night. A large quantity of cotton
and grain were destroyed. Loss $3.50
Springfield, Mass, 2. A FIRE at Chester
this forenoon destroyed Stevens building, &C.
cupied by E. A. Aliens stove and tin store,
VIM. Stevens meat market and Horizons bill
lard saloon. Building insured for $500; bill
lard tables for 5000.
st. Louis, 2. At Kirksville fire broke
out yesterday and burned IL frame houses
used for business purposes. Most of the
goods were insured. Loss on building $50,
900; uninsured.
Harrisburg, Pa, 2. This forenoon George
Berger's stable in Blackberry alley was
burned, together with three valuable horses.
The flames spread to w. C. McCormick's
stable adjoining and the laundry of the Lo-
chiel house, which was partially damaged.
Loss IS 900; partly insured.
Cleveland, O., 2. The mill and forge
building of the Lake Erie iron company were
burned to-day. Warehouses and offices
saved. Fire originated in the engine room.
Loss heavy; fully insured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-03
FROM NEW ORLEANS.


New Orleans, l. The State Supreme
court in the case of Morgan VS.. Kennard, has
confirmed the decision of the lower court in
favor of the plaintiff. Kennard was appoint
ed associate justice of the supreme court by
Yarmouth and served several weeks. Nor
gan was subsequently appointedby Pinchback
and the court held that his appointment was
confirmed by the Senate of Louisiana, COM
posed of persons returned as elected by the
returning officers of the late election. Lud-
wig rejected lengthy opinion. Howell con.
Cured, but reserved the right to fled his rea-
sons. Wylie dissented and Kennard was
Reused.
Mr. Morgan presented his admission this
forenoon and took his seat as associate jus.
tice of the state supreme court
Bath Carter (colored) was shot and in.
stantly killed to-day by man naaen Little
john, also colored.
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FOREIGN NEWS:

Lisbon, l. The strike of engineers and
stokers on the Portuguese railroad has termi-
mated, the government having inlerfered and
compelled them to resume work. The trains
are again running as usual.
London, l. fire broke out to day in the
central block of the Royal Military Academy
at Woolwich, and the flames were not extin-
guished until the entire block was destroyed
The total loss was S25O,000.
Athens, Greece, /. The Calian, minister
to Greece, refuses to have any communica-
ton with Piliotakis, Grecian minister of for
eign affairs, in consequence of the receipt Of
an alleged discourteous letter.
Paris, /. After three days agitated debate
of the report of the committee on the war
contracts in the national assembly. A reso-
luton was adopted by vote of $50 against
AZ, condemning the conduct of parties who
hoisted a red flag in that city.
Madrid, l. During the session of the lower
house of the cortez to-day, Senior Gorilla,
president of the cabinet council, asked for an
appropriation of 100000 to enable the
government to put telegraph lines through
out the kingdom in thorough working order.
The government have received intelligence
of the destruction of Maestrazzos, the defeat
Of Bsballs bands, and the complete route of
another force of 1900 insurgents, with the loss
of % killed including 2 priests. 1t was ex-
pected that the insurrection would soon be
ended, and communication with France would
be restored at an early day.
Vienna, 2. The exhibition building has
been completed, and the Sultan is expected to
be present at the opening.
Berlin, 2. The Journeymen House paint
ers of this city have struck work. The strike
is not general in the trade, but threatens to
become so.
The Vessische Zeitung of this city demon.
strates the Russian forces in Central Asia are
strong enough to defy any attempt of the
British to check their progress, and England
is powerless. Russia is only waiting for 9
false step on the part of England.
London, 90. The British isles were visited
last night by one Of the most violent storms
ever experienced even at this season of the
year. Snow fell to an extraordinary depth il
the city and country. This morning it wal
six inches deep in the streets of London
Travel was almost wholly suspended. Omni
buses and Cabs ceased running and scarcely
q vehicle OF any description has been seen ir
the streets to-day. gale ragged with grea
fury all around the English and Irish coasts.
Many wrecks are already reported, and there
has been q fearful loss of life, especially of
Torous around the Scilly Islands. Steamer
Clan Alpine went ashore during the night or
Blockhead, and became total wreck. 1t i,
feared that all on board were lost. The ship
| Sarah was wrecked on the Irish coast neal
BalligRan and fourteen Of her crew drowned
An accident occurred to-day on the LondoI
and Northwestern railroad, at Stafford, by
which several persons were killed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-03
Congressional Proceedings.
Washington, ID. c.. Feb. l.

The House went into committee of the
whole on the private calendar.
A long discussion took place on the bill for
the payment of expenses incurred in suppres
sion Of Indian hostilities.
The committee rose and reported the bill,
but no action was taken on it.
A bill for the relief of certain contractors
for the construction Of vessels and steam ma
chinery, vvs rejected by having the enacting
clause struck out.
On motion of Mr.. Banks Of Mass, the sub
committee Of q select COMMITTEES on the
Union Pacific railroad and Credit Mobilier,
was allowed to take the money in New York,
Boston and Philadelphia.
Adjourned.
Among the bills passed were the following
To secure mere efficient administration
of Indian affairs; to amend the law requiring
consular officers to collect three months pay
extra for seamen in certain cases; for relief
Of the officers and crew of the U. s. chips
Wyoming and Takiang. This bill sppropri-
ates out Of the japanese indemnify fund $l26
900 for distribution among the officers and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-03
Nallomell IoraI Nems.

Our street commissioner has gravel enough
on the spot to cover Water street from the
cotton factory to Shepard's wharf, need long
felt by the travelling community. He has
also purchased the gravel bank belonging to
John Nelson, on Central street, West End,
and in few days it will be transferred to
Winthrop street. The intention now is to
cover with gravel, to the depth of one foot,
the travelled way from the top of the hill to
the quarry, the granite company paying .
great share of the expense. Il 10 hoped that
by another season the street from the Angus.
ia line will be covered with Q coat of the same
material.
Mr.. Varney is making improvements on
his carriage shop at north end of Water
street.
Mr.. Pinkham has completed his ice house,
and has it nearly filled with beautiful blocks
of ice.
The body of Mr.. Asa Gould was brought to
this city from California last week, and placed
in the receiving tomb in our cemetery. Mr..
Gould formerly resided in this city, and went
to California about fifteen years ago. His
death was caused by falling from his team,
breaking his neck. He was sixty-two years
of age, and leaves wife and several children,
now residing at South Boston. Mr.. Gould
was man Of excellent character and habits,
and his sudden death must be deeply affective
to his family and friends.
A crusty old "gummerjum" who does not
fall in with all the views of the woman q srf-
fragists, quotes scripture to confound their
arguments with great facility; and among his
telling points he refers to . portion of the
Course" pronounced on our good mother Eve
for indulgiug too freely in the fruit line, a.
follows: "And thy desire shall be to thy
husband, and he shall rule over thee )" and he
also recommends the reading of the 14th
chap. of LIST Corinthians, 34th and 35th verses,
where fSther Paul speaks ''by permission" If
not by inspiration. He says there are other
passages "full as strong" in the same line of
reasoning but considers those above referred to
conclusive. That man 10 not cup with the
times by century or two, and should be plac-
ed under the charge of a committee Of progress
sive ladies and gentlemen at once, and con-
demned to read the resolutions adopted by
the late Woman's Suffrage Convention at
Augusta, at least once a day during his natu-
raj life, or until his conversion to the princi.
pies therein so comprehensively expressed
Many think it altogether too late in the cen.
turtles for any man to "hold fast to the faith
once delivered" &C.. and that under the light
of this new dispensation all flesh should sur
render at once, without argument or protest.
The poet Young, whose illusions oftimes
seem to be near approach to inspiration,
once wrote:
Worth makes the man. the want oft the fellow
but in modern times s'wealth" 10 substituted
for worth in numerous instances; and where
that word will not be exactly applicable,
"cheek" may be regarded a. 3 legtim ate
SYNONYM.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-03

Quite a number of the children of the Cold
Water Temple in Hallowell, visited the Tenn
pie in this city, at their meeting On Saturday
afternoon, and presented to the children an d
their friends beautiful series of tableaux,
representing the progress of the rum drinker,
from the time he takes his first glass to the
ending of life on the gallows. All the scenes
were portrayed in vivid manner, and the
Temple here greatly enjoyed the entertain
ment that had been provided for them by their
Hallowell friends.
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This item from the Dexter Gazette doesn't
look as though the woman suffrage movement
was a meaningless affair, but indicates that
the women of the State are in sober earnest
in this matter, and that they simply ask the
law making power to grant them their just
rights:
"Two women from our village have.
gone to Augusta with petition signed by 90
other female citizens, requesting the Honora-
BILE Legislature to 90 amend the constitution
and laws as to secure to them the exercise Of
their rights of suffrage"
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BOSTON ITEMS.

Booton, 2. Telegraphed steamer Olympus
from Liverpool. She will reach her dock at
A. NJ. tomorrow. She has anchored be-
low Boston light.
Arrived barque Fannie from Galveston.
Arrived I'd, schooners Lizzie, Major, Mos
quito, Inlet, Addie Licker from Jacksonville.
Their, Saturday, is still at city hospital. She
has been conscious all day, but the ball has
not been extracted and the physicians have
but slight hopes Of her recovery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-03

Col. Lane who has kept an accurate record,
tells the Wing that there were twenty three
falls Of snow between Nov. %, 70, and Jan.
'13, varying from one to nine inches, and
amounting in all to seventy weight inches
The mercury in the thermometer (Fahrenheit)
at his residence has been below zero eighteen
times since Dec. IL, ~, varying fronl-o to
p. January 3oth was the coolest day in the
time mentioned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-03

The ladies Of the First Baptist church in
this city, give cordial invitation to the pub
lie to attend their festival, to be holden at the
lecture room in the basement of the church,
this (Monday) evening. The stage perform
ances will be of pleasant character and will
be enlivened by singing. The usual refresh.
ments will be served. The small admission
fee, ten cents, need keep no one away. In
deed, it will be cheaper to 60 than to stay at
home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-03

Rev. Mr.. Drew, whose lost watch, chain.
seals, &c., were supposed to have clandestine.
iy taken at the Brunswick station, requests Us
to say, that the impression and report which
prevailed for time, were incorrect. He has
no doubt the property was innocently taken,
as it has been honorably returned by the find
er, Warren Fales, Esq, of Rockland, whom
he is happy and grateful to record as an hon
est man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-03

This has been gay and lively winter in
Augusta thus far, and the next 'big thing" on
the carpet is the grand Masonic levee, which
will occupy three evenings of this week
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The OBJ
ject of the entertainment is worthy one
to begin the accumulation of fund for the
purchase of a lot upon which Masonic build
ing may be erected in this city. The frater-
nifty are now without home adapted to their
wants,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-03

death, he went to neighboring butcher and
said to him, II killed COW this morning, and
Josie died this forenoon; I'd like to get you to
come over and cut her up,"-msaning, Of
course the COW. Another genius of the same
town, after building close fence around his
garden, surveyed his completed work " it'll sat-
isfaetion, and exclaimed, "There, no cattle
can get through that fence, except 1t be hens
that fly over
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-03
NEWS BY NAIL.

The President has signed the bill abolishing
the franking privilege.
In the Senate, Friday, y sint resolution
was introduced for an amendment Of the Con-
sttution providing for the election Of Ssna-
tors by popular vote. Senator Edmunds gave
notice Of his intention to call up the bill to
dispose of the Alabama award to-day. The
bill to repeal the bankrupt Law was taken MP,
but laid over without action. 1t will b. cali
ed up Wednesday next by Senator Wright.
The Australian steamship subsidy bill vas
discussed, but not acted upon. The House
of Representatives considered private hills
exclusively.
The Pennsylvania Senate on Thursdsy
adopted-25 to la resolution instructing
| United States Senators from Pernsylvania 70
vote against the purchase or control 81 is's-
graphs by the government.
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Marrteu.

In this city, seth ult., by Rev. G. r. Penney, VIM.
gusta.
In skowhegan, 25th ult., Warren Foss to Miss
Loanthi b. Snow.
In 81: Adams, sd ult., Frank o. Lyford to Miss
Ellen 8. Skinner.
In Pennington, 22d inst. Albion J. Goodwin to
In Madrid, Goth ult., Andrew N. Durham Of
Sandy River Plantation, to Miss Abbis n. Cakes Of
Madrid.
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Bring ashes, hot ashes, and scatter 'em thick
Where ice has encrusted flag. stone and brick;
Where even the righteous are prone to fall,
And the backslider stands no show at ALL
Ashes Of wood, or ashes of Goals
Bring ashes to strew, for the good of our soles.
Bring ashes to sprinkle upon the street.
They will hedp to stay our erring feet,
As over the glare-y walks we tread
At the imminent peril of limbs and head;
They will keep our heels from going into tho air :
Bring ashes and scatter 'em everywhere
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-03

BY order Of the legislature, all petitions for
private legislation except those for redress of
wrong and grievances, that are now presented,
are to be referred to the next legislature. In
the past years, however, many petitions
have been received after the day of limita-
ton, under q suspension Of the rules.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-03

Four youths went tonight to lager beer
saloon on 18th street, and formed q plan to
rob the till. The carrying ont Of the plan
was intrusted to Pat Cumisky aged 16 years.
He did not succeed and in consequence quar-
rel ensued between him and . confederate
named Mathew Halpin. The latter stabbed
Cumisky in the head fatally. No arrests.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-03

A delegation Of children from the Baldwin's
Place Home for Little Wanderers, will be in
this city on the next Sabbath. They will sing
at the Free Baptist church in the morning, at
the Methodist church in the afternoon, and at
the Congregstionalist church in the evening.
They will be accompanied by Rev. Mr.. Cum.
mings of the Home
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correspondent writes US: Our undertake
er, for years, was an illiterate man whose le-
Ultimate calling was that of butcher, and his
bill for services sometimes presented strange
mingling of the pathetic and the ridiculous.
For examples gentleman of my acquaint-
ance received the following bill: "Mr. -,
to o, DR., To killing hog and burying
wife, $5." At the time of his dapghters
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Annual Convention Of the state Reform
Climb.

The State Reform Club will hold its Annual Con.
vention in Augusta, at MEONIAN HALL, on THURS.
DAY, February 49, at O'Clock P. M for the pur-
pose of perfecting its organization and Of taking
carry out and complete as far as possible, the
work which it has SO successfully begun, viz: 70
the wine drinker, and the cider drinker the prin.
ciple of total abstinence from all that into II.
cate-to reform all men who touch, taste or handle
any kind of intoxicating drnks-and lastly, to
awaken new interest in the old temperance m en-
in the State to the Importance Of renewed moral
is to be- hoped that everv Club IL the State will
send five delegates. Distinguished speakers will
address the meeting in the evening.
All temperance men are cordially invited to be
present and take part in our deliberations.
j. X. OSGOOD, President State Reform Club.
BY order OF Ex. Committee.
GEO. Il. BRICKETT, Chairman.
Augusta, February !, 1873.
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The Pennington Chronicle has recently
treated itself to new suit Of type, and is
now one of the best looking as it has long
been one of the best local papers in this State
We are glad to notice this evidence of its
prosperity. May it long wave to promote
the interests of the beautiful Sandy River
valley
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FINANCIAL 4 col1uac1ax


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NEW YonK. Feb. /.
COTTON -ssles 7sl bales: MID. upssaAa nx
FLOUR-sales 100; stats 3O0s 65: round hoSs
Is rs. - - -
WHEAT 25ooo bu; No. , spring eoai a: ~
DO winter red and amber weseern ~ e9Oo
CORN-7400O; steamer 0sx 67k: sail Is r o
OATs-sales u, 500 western 56e57; nsw WxU
PORK-14 IS; prime. 10 s7kol4 90
LAkD-9X ask; kettle sGSx steam eDok ~
BUTTER-state. $500. Western ua1G
MAlSkEY Western free. 08G94K qr
RICE-Carolina, sssK.
COFFEE-19k92O -a rsA
sUGAR-Porto Rico. sxssx Auseovado, Q
A0LAssEs-N. o. 1885; Muscovado asoso;
clarified 20a30.
SPTS TURPENTTNE-6G et
ROSIN-3 700 -..-
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TALLOW-Sa9
LlNSEED OTL-6O
FRE!GHTs TO INTERCOLLEGIATE ctr. skd;
per san 7xd; Grain per str. 7hd; corn per str.
O. Grain cd
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COLLARS! Large varieties of linen collars
and cuffs and paper collars and cuffs of the
latest styles and best qualities at s. w. Hunt
ington Cos. jan31tlw