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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-04
DalIomeU Zoral Nems.

Liberal Organization" has recently been
formed in Boston for the purpose of uniting
"the different wings Of the free thinking pub.
lic,' on "some fxed grounds for common de-
Tense and political action, that they may for
bid the banns of marriage of Church and
State, and guard citizenship from the faint of
ecclesiastical oath taking" &c. Among the
demands of Liberalism, as announced in the
platform adopted at meeting recently held
in Boston, we notice few of the most opro.
gressve." They demand that churches and
church property shall no longer be exempted
from just taxation; that the employment of
chaplains in Congress, Legislatures, the navy
and army, in prisons, asylums and all other
institutions supported by public money, shall
be discontinued; that all religious services
now sustained by the government shall be
abolished; and especially that the use of the
Bible in the public schools shall be prohib-
tied; that the appointment by the President
OF the United States, or by the Governors of
the various States, of all religious festivals
and fasts shall wholly cease; that the judicial
oath shall be abolished and simple affirmation
substituted; that all laws directly or indirect
ly enforcing the observance of Sunday as the
Sabbatq shall be repealed; and various
other demands of like import, which may be
found in detail in the last issue of the "Ban-
ner of Light, a leading spiritual journal of
New England. 1t is not our purpose to dwell
upon the pernicious results that would inev-
itably attend the success of such a liberal
movement. The excess of radical infidelity
as thus announced, carries on its every par
agraph sufficient antidote for its own poi
son.
Clear blue ice, plump two feet thick, is the
the kind taken out of the river by Dingley;
and there is fair prospect of doing a foot
better if the present "arctic wave" continues
much longer.
The habit of splitting tobacco juice upon the
floor of the horse car, or any other car or
public conveyance is not one Of the distnc-
tive marks of gentlemanly good breeding,
whether the culprit wears good clothes or
otherwise. Ladies' dresses are not improved
by soaking in puddles of fltn expectora.ed
from the mouths of those who ought to main
tain some show Of decency when in the COM
pany Of ladies who appreciate good manners.
The thermometer in this city on Monday
morning indicated from sixteen to twenty
degrees below zero-about as severe as any
weather this winter. There was percepti-
BILE rise in temperature by noon, with indica.
tons OF "softer' weather.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-04
EXPLOSION.

Pttsburg, Pa, 8. Four boilers in the
American Iron Works of Jones & Laughton
in Brownston's oath ward, exploded about /
O'Clock this morning. The explosion was so
tremendous that three sections of the build
ing of some 10 feet each were completely
shattered, the roof being carried entirely
away and scattered in all directions. There
were about three hundred laborers employed
in the mill, when the explosion occurred, and
for time seemed as though a very large
number were killed or wounded by steam or
fragments of boilers. The greatest conster-
nation prevailed, and most extravagant ru-
mors were afoat. Immediate steps were
taken to relieve the injured and recover the
dead. Up to the present time the follow
ing dead have been extricated from the debris ::
Pat Hawley, Mike Reynolds, Chas. Offe, r.
Mccarthy, Barney McAuley, and Anton
Bickers. Some thirty were wounded, but
few of the number seriously.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-04
Congressional Proceedings.
Washington, d. c., Feb. 8

Washington, d. c., Feb. 8.
SENATE.
The Webb Australian steamship subsidy
bill came up as unfinished business.
Mr.. Ramsey offered an amendment provid-
ing that the subsidy shall take effect from the
date of the contract with the postmaster gen.
eral.
Mr.. Humans pending motion to table the
bill made for the purpose of killing it, was
agreed to-33 to 81.
The bill to provide for U. S. public build
ing at Atlanta, Ca, was passed.
On motion of Mr. Sherman the substitute
reported by the finance committee for the
Buckingham banking bill was taken up.
After de bate, in which Messrs. Bayard,
Schurz, Edmunds, Thurman, Sherman,
Fenton. Buckingham, Morrell of VT partici-
pated, the third section of the substitute was
amended.
Pending further consideration of the fnan
ce bill, the Senate went into executive ses-
sion and adjourned.
House.
The call of States being concluded, w. r.
Roberts of New York offered resolution de
caring it the opinion of the House that it is
not wise or expedient nor for the public inter
ests that any part of Goat island, San Fran
poses.
Mr.. Sargent of Cal. moved to lay the reso-
luton on the table. Negatived-77 to lO2.
while the question on the adoption of the res
olution was pending, Mr.. Sargent rose to a
question of order, which was that lobbyists
were on the floor abusing the privileges of
the House.
The Speaker said that the question of or
der was well taken if the gentleman would
name the person he referred to.
Mr.. Sargent named d. c. McRuery of Cal.
ifornia.
The Speaker remarked that the gentleman
named was an ex-member of congress and
had a right to the floor.
Mr.. Sargent. Certainly, but under the
pledge that he will not abuse the privilege OF
the floor in lobbying for or against any meas
ures pending legislation.
The Speaker said that he could not assume
that an ex member of congress was acting il
legitimately.
Mr.. Banks of Mass, suggested that the
question would have to be examined before
,, an ex-member of Congress was condemned
and deprived of the right extended him un-
der the rules.
Mr.. Sargent. That is simply my PROPOSE
ton.
Mr.. Banks obie cted to it as question OF
order.
The Speaker referring to the rule and to
the proposed modification of it, said that the
decision of the House at the last session was
that the rule applied only to members inter-
ested in private claims and did not extend to
matters of general legislation. The rule did
not therefore affect the case.
Mr.. Sargent then made the point that Mr
McRuer had not registered in accordance
with the rule.
The Speaker ruled that the objection was
| not point of order.
Mr.. Sargent remarked that members wcr,
embarrassed by persons coming on the floor
to lobby for the scheme.
| The resolution was then adopted without
division.
! Mr.. Stevenson of Ohio introduced a resolu
ti0n for board of three commissioners t.
inquire and report at the next regular session
the condition of all railroads that have re-
ceived aid from the government in lands ant
bonds, with power to send for persons and. ps
J pers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-04
FROM NEW YORK

New York, 3. At White Plains to day. on
the opening of the Greeley will case, Judge
Hart stated that he had received note from
Miss Ida Greeley, and which had been ap-
proved by her sister, in which they begged to
withdraw from contest which their oppo-
nents were determined to wage over their ia
theirs grave. The contestants then proceed
ed to prove the will made by Mr.. Greeley in
1871, without further opposition. 1t was
stated that Mr.. Greeley left property estimat-
ed to be worth S206, 900, which with the es-
tate of Mrs. Greeley, would amount to s2o5,-
900.
Judge Pratt in Brooklyn to-day, dismissed
the writs of habeas corpus in the case of the
parties charged with tar and feathering Chas.
Kelsey at Huntington, Long Island, and
held them to await the action Of the grand
jury.
The investigation into the charges against
Superintendent knap of the newspaper de-
partment of the New York post office will be
concluded within week. Knapp has offered
to make over considerable property to the
government pending the investigation, but it
is not accepted. He is willing to have the
fullest investigation.
To-day Don Passos, the counsel for Stokes
continued his argument on the motion for a
new trial before Judge Boardman. He al
legged at length the nconstitutonality of the
jury law as one main reason for a renewal of
judgment. The case of Barclay vs. the peo-
pie, which has been argued before the gener-
al term, embracing the same proposition, will
soon be decided, and therefore Stokes
chances will be narrowed. Mr.. Beach will re-
ply to the counsel for the prisoner to-mor-
row.
In the Jumel will case to-day Madame Ju-
mel's wills were placed in evidence to show
that she intended to leave the bulk of her
property to Chases wife and children.
Commissioner Davenport to-day decided to
hold Woodruff Clafflin and Blood to await
the action of the grand jury, on the charge of
sending obscene matter through the mails
A petition is circulating in this city, obtain
ing the names of signers asking the legisla-
| ture to pass a law to prevent all steamers
| navigating Long Island Sound from passing
through East River below Orleans Hook, on
| the ground of danger to lives and property OF
| those passing ever the ferries between New
York and Brooklyn.
Four conductors of the IIoboken street car
railroad were arrested to- day on suspicion of
being connected with the recent murder of an
unknown man. The alleged ground of ar
rest is that the switch mover of the line fits
the wounds in the dead mans scull.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-04

The Gardiner journal gives the following
first rate notice of the Barnabee Concert, to
come off at Granite Hall on the evening of
the 18th inst:
We do not wish to say word in dispar-
agement of Barnabees Troupe" but so far
rs we are personally concerned give US Bar
nabee alone-Barnabee on the half shell
Barnabee pure and indebted. Barnabee is
like the old lady's whiskey-that could not
be improved by any mixing. Still, we do
not know that man could hear Barnabee all
the time and live. 1t would be a glorious
death however to laugh ones self to death
while Barnabee still kept on singing. Bar
nabee is the man for our money-theres
more fun in him than in cage of monkeys,
and more wit than in Tom Hood, himself
If Granite Hall is not packed on the 18th,
then there's no use in a fellows keeping fun
ny.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-04
New YORK, Feb. 3.
New York Produce Market.
New YORK, Feb. 3

COTTON .-saes 4l9 bales. mid. uplands 2i's
FLOUR-sales 900; state 40aS IS round hoop
Ohio i59l0 Is; Western 40gl0 15;Southern 65D9
10 25.
WHEAT $4,000 bu; No. 2 spring G2al Y; new
do winter red and amber western ls5 g. 10
CORN-1i000: steamer cas- q 6Ih sail IS G6
90
OATS-salcs IS 500 western G6eGG>s new - 50
PORK-Ii -; prime. IL s7Rsll co
LARD-9fsaS9.; kettle SASS steam Sgsi9
BUTTER-state, 33a40. Western II 1l6
WHISKEi Western free, ga95l.
RICE-Cafoiina, 50 ASK,
COFFEE-l98 d20
sUGAR-Porto Rico. sHs9is Muscovado. o
g9A
MOLASSES--N. O. 7Sas5; Muscoyaao aseso;
clarified 20c30.
SP'TS TURPENTINE--GG
ROSIN-3 6j9
PETRoLEUM-crude, 90 9; refined. aal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-04

will be needed to induce me to interpose for
the purpose of annulling deliberate and well
considerations of juries and courts.
Exeter, N. H., 8. Trial of Franklin B.
Evans, charged with numbering George Low
ering, girl IA years of age, of whom he
was great uncle by marriage, at Northwood,
Ladd. The prisoner is 81 years old and ap.
pears quite feeble.
Philadelphia, 3. Col. James Collier died
at Steubensville, Ohio, yesterday, aged 81.
He was the first collector of California.
Louisville, g. OF four men who attempt
ed to rob the Mitchellburg and Howardsburg
stage, Thursday night, one was shot dead and
two captured by the passengers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-04
New England Navigation improvements.

Gen. A. A. Humphreys, in report just
transmitted to congress by the secretary Of
war, favors the continuance of certain works
in New England. His suggestions are ~
follows; AT Camden harbor, Me-, it is pro-
posed by Col. Thorn, engineer in charge, to
excavate channel on the eastern side OF the
harbor, 100 feet wide, 1000 feet long and Z
feet deep; and on the western side, one 80
feet wide, l440 feet long and feet deep,
giving from ii to II feet at high water; a
common entrance to be provided, averaging
$50 feet wide, and seven feet in depth at low
water. This work, with others that Il will
render necessary, is estimated to cost about
$4,000.
1t is proposed to improve Machias river
from the drawbridge to the head Of navigation
a distance of nearly three miles, by enlsrsing
the channel at total cost of $4S, 900. Col.
Thorn also estimates $54 900 for contempla-
ted Improvement in Salem harbor. These
embrace excavating channel 1880 feet long
800 feet wide, 8 feet deep, from deep water
to the entrance of South river and also the
construction of sea wall and break water
for the protection of Long point. It 10 esti-
matep that 1900 will be required for the
completion of the improvement already be-
gun in the Merrimac river from Newburypors
to Haverhil.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-04

When dumb animals cry out their gladness
when cripples take up their beds and walk
-whep rheumatism is banished-stiff joints
made timber, and swellings disappear as if by
magic, well 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 a substitute for
castor oil. lfebt-lm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-04
Telegraph News in General.

Albany, 3. Gov. Dix, in declining to in
terpose in the case of Gatfney, sentenced to
be hanged at Buffalo, concludes his letters
as follows: ~ can find no justification for
defeating the execution of the law BIS the in
terposition of my authority, and if the i'm,
preston of my purpose in similar eases will
have the effect of lettering evil minded per-
sons from committing this highest of crimes,
/ am willing to have it understood that cir
cumstances of very extraordinary nature
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-04
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE
9aily Xenmebee yonrnal.
wATERVILLE.

Waterville, Me-, 8. A brakeman named
Clements on conductor Philbrook's freight
train from Portland to Waterville met with a
severe accident while passing under the
bridge at Monmouth He was discovered on
top the car by conductor Philbrook and
brought to this place for medical assistance
He will recover with some severe bruises
about the head and face
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-04
sniversalfst I.eyee.

The ladies of the Winthrop Street Univer-
salist Society, will hold levee at Granite
Hall on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings,
the 18th and 18th inst, which will be one of
the best entertainments of the kind ever
given by the society. The first evening two
pieces will be presented on the stage, one a
drama entitled "Our Wife," the other farce
entitled "Aunt Charlotte's Maid"-the last
piece by special request. On the second
peated This is play of superior excellence,
and will be put upon the stage at large ex-
pensc. The entertainment will close with a
dance. No pains will be spared to render the
levee attractive and interesting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-04
FINANCIAL G COMMERCIAL.
New York Money Market.
EVENING REPORT.
New York, Feb. 9.

Cable advices from London reported that the
new five per cent. loan at IL per cent. premium,
though the books don't open until tomorrow, sub
scriptions already coming in rapidly there and
here. The prospective success Of the loan had n
buoyant effect on the stock market. Money loaned
as high Is, fiat, with large business at per
cent. coin. but closed at and per cent. Sterling
Exchange dull! at 81. Gold lower, ranging from
ll3 to 1873. closing at Il3. Loans and per cent
for carrying. Clearances, $4,000 900. Treasury
disbursements 1912, 0o0. Governments steady on
moderate transactions. State bonds dull and
steady with Tennessee and Mssouri's higher
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-04
FROM WASHINGTON.

Washington, 3. The senate rejected w.
Britton as marshal for the western district Of
Arkansas.
The controller of the currency has declar-
ed 25 per cent dividend to the creditors of
the Waikiki national bank.
Senator Wilson has promised to lecture in
New York early in March in aid of the father
Mathew monument.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-04

We have received "Mansur's Almanac for
1873, published by r. NJ. Mansur OF this
city. With the exception of the covers, the
PASSPORT Sentinel and other papers, probably
on the cooperative plan. The portrait of Mr..
Mansur on the last page of the cover hardly
does justice to the original, and as worl. of
art is scarcely a success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-04
Portland & Kennebec Railroad
Company.

The Annual Meeting
OF the Stockholders of the Portland h Kennabec
~ Railroad Company will be held at the Direct
ors' Room Of the Maine Central Railroad Company
in their depot at Portland.
Monday the 10th day OF Febr uary next,
at three O'Clock in the afternoon, for the following
purposes, viz:
LIST. To hear the Reports of the Directors and
Treasurer of said Company and act thereon.
I'd. To choose board Of Directors for the en- SUI
ing year.
Sd. To transact any other business that may
properly be acted on.
Us. CUSHING, Secretary pro. TEN.
Augusta, Jan. 80, 1873. jan30- t&wtfebl0
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-04

The Veteran Soldiers Dramatic Club gave
benefit entertainment on Friday evening
which was we'll attended. The students in
St. Ca,hsrine's School paid visit to the Mil
tary Asylum on Friday afternoon, and were
entertained by Gen. Tlton and wife.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-04

The net proceeds ofthe Methodist Levee and
Fair held at Fairfield last week, for the ben
eft of the vestry society was Sl95. The ves-
try room is being rapidly finished and will be
great convenience to the Society.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-04

We learn from the Wing that Attorney
disease which has attacked one of his eyes,
and he has in consequence been unable to at
tend to business for some time past
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-04
Cincinnati Produce Market

CINCINNATI, Feb. g..
MESS PORK-I2 50sJ3 SO 4
LARD kettle 7h5s; steam 7k87T; summer;
winter ~ -
BULK MEATs-sides 6x; clear rib 6A ;shoul
ders AZ.
*
WHISKEY- ass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-04

The new boarding house of the Sprague
Manufacturing Company in this city is in full
blast and is found to be well adapted to the
wants Of the corporation and its employees.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-04

COLLARS! Large variety Of linen collars
and cuffs and paper collars and cuffs of the
latest styles and best qualities at S. W. Hunt
fngton & Cos. jan3ltlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-04

Mr.. A. NJ. Reed publishes in our columns
Il spunky challenge to owners of four-year-
old colts who are anxious to meet the "Knox
Boy on the ice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-04
FROM SALT LAKE.

Salt Lake, 3. Great public Interest is man
ifested in the Mormon settlement in Arizona.
About 200 saints have been ordered there as
pioneers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-04
Die1.

At the National Home for Disabled Volunteer
Soldiers, 3lst ult., of consumption, Michael Con.
don, late of Co. ID, 10 Reg. Mass. Vols, aged %
years.
In Hartand I'd inst, Capt. p c. Haskell aged
&c years.
league, widow of the late D. NJ, league OF Mt.
Vernon, aged 63 years.
In Charestown, Mass, 18th ult., at the residence
OF his daughter, David Sargent, late of Wiscasset,
aged 20 years.
In Gardiner, cath ult, Caroline F., wife of Edwin
Elwell, aged 80 years.
In Pttston 29th ult., Roseavan King aged IA
years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-04

Our citizens are to be afforded the privilege
OF free vaccination for the last time on Satur-
day next. Let the unvaccinated bear thi. in
mind. See notice in another column.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-04

The next lecture at the Free Baptist church
is 10 be given on this evening by Governor
Perham; subject, "Success and its Condi-
tons" The Governor has delivered this lee
ture in several of the principal towns and
cities of the State, and it has everywhere
been listened to by large and interested au.
diences. In speaking of its delivery at Cam
den, our correspondent writes at was pro-
nounced by all who heard it as one of the
ablest and most instructive lectures ever de-
livered in town."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-04
EASTPORT.

Eastport, Me-, 8. Ship lumbar, fourteen
hundred tons, lumber laden, from st. John
for Liverpool, is ashore at Bishops Ledge
Grand Menan
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-04

The firm of Arthur Berry & Co., Gardiner,
have just taken contract from the United
States Government to make $1,000 army
oycrcoats.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-04

Ten threatenings to commit matrimony
were recorded by The city clerk during the
month of January.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-04

Never was there more quiet time in the
police department of this city than now.
There is scarcely an arrest for drunkenness
So mote it be.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-04
Marrieo.

In this city, "a inst, by Rev. c. F. Penney Chas.
A. Roberts of Augusta, to Miss Emma A. NJ Usher
OF Rome.
In this city, I'd inst, by Rev. c. F. Penney Lewis
j. Allen TO Miss Maria E. DOWN, both Of Augusta.
At North Boothbay, 23d ult, Sumner p. SWEET
to Miss Ophelia W., only daughter of Capt. Alden
Pinkham, all of North Boothbay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-04
Loral ann State Menus.

Latests intelligence from the logging camps
report four feet of snow on the level.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-04

Berry's Band of this city furnishes the mu-
sic for the sociables at Evans Hotels in Gar
diner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-04

WIRE SHIRTS! Large assortment, and
good fits warranted, at S, W. Huntington &
Cos. +ly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-04

Thermometers in this city yesterday morn
ing indicated sixteen degrees below zero
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-04
Deaths in this city during the month of

Deaths in this city during the month of
January:
Jan. 9, Joseph Vivian, aged .ivears
IA, Frederick A Libby. aged II
Il, Sturgis, son of j. Manchester
and Lizzie 8. Haynes, aged II mos
%, Mrs Lottie NJ. johnson, aged % years
=" Ichabod Horn, aged 80
81, p. II. Sheahan aged %
Total six. There were five deaths in Jan
uary, 1872.
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CHICAGO. Feb. 8.
FLOUR-sprins extras 5O0 ss5
WHEAT-No. 2. s4x91 PAX
CORN No. 2, 30930k s.f7f
OATS-25x
RYE-No ., 67ge8
BARLEY-7oG75 for No.
MESS PORK-l1 70dl2 90 @
LARD-summer 70; winter; kettle TX,