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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-12
Mallomell Zoral Nems.

If the girl who frequently goes from the
cotton factory couple of squares, to her
boarding house and back, with bare feet upon
the snow and ice, performs the feat as mat.
ter of luxury, no one need SILVER on behalf
of her feet; but if it is done for want of suit
able covering for her feet, her desperate feat
is worthy the attention of those whose feet
make haste to relieve those whose feet are
standing on slippery places.
Rehearsal for the "Old Folks concert" at
City Hall this friday evening.
The belfast Journal" appears rather skep-
teal concerning our one-legged skater. Let
brother Simpson make US a visit and witness
for himself thus relieving his doubts.
The child left upon the door steps of one of
our citizens on Saturday evening last has been
adopted by family in this city, and will be
reared and treated with benevolent care.
There was quite competition for the prize
among our philanthropic ladies whose sympa-
thes were laudably excited in behalf of the
little Innocent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-12
FROM NEW YORk.

New York, IL. A mass meeting Of WORK
ingmen was held at Cooper institute this
evening. 1t was so crowded that il was diff :
cult to obtain standing room. 1t was proba-
bly, the largest gathering ever witnessed in
that hall. Several hundred women were
among the audience. Around the platform
were notices such rs "We demand suspen-
sion of rent for three months, ''The gen
eral that commands this army Is general dis
tress," "When the worklngmen begin to
think, monopoly begins to tremble," and
Others equally significant. Handbills were
circulated emunerating the high salaries paid
officials and demanding mo more salaries
above S500O." The number of homeless
men and women in the city was given at l0,-
coo, those in the station houses 1900 a week
,, and ont of IL trades unions 2O,250 men are
idle and only $3.50 being employed. Also
that there are $50 900 skilled workmen idle
in this State, and 10 900 of all classes are
idle in this city; $4,000 women are earning
only an average of 50 A a week.
Much interest is felt here as to the healtl
of Professor Agassiz.
NC. Dermott, who killed his wife las
May pleaded guilty of murder in the seconC
degree.
! The District Attorney has sued out wri
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-12
Colored C0nven, ION.

Warrington, D. c., IL. In the National
Civil Rights Convention to-day. Mr.. Mslord
Of Virginia said there was . class of colored
men In the city who were not willing to &C.
cord to colored men the same rights as are
accorded by white men. He was opposed by
man who was not willing to accord such
rights to all. The proprietors Of barber
shops and saloons In Washington, run by
colored men, do not allow colored men 10
enter their places of business.
He wanted the right, when he felt like 60
ing into bar-room to take drink, to do II
and not be told by the bar. keeper that he had
no liquor. The New York delegation of the
national civil rights convention, headed by
Professor Reason, called on Senators Conklin
and Fenton to-day.
Petitions were placed in the hands of Sena-
tor Conklin, who promised to present them
Both Senators gave the delegation assurance
that they were favorable to supplementary
civil rights bill. The delegation also called
on several Representatives in the House, and
received satisfactory promises from them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-12
Of error in the Rosenweie case, With q view

Of error in the Rosenweig case, With q view
Of obtaining reversal Of recent decision,
which under legal technality released him
from sentence for murder.
Two men belonging to the schooner Glou.
cester were drowned in the river last night.
A Washington special says that two OF
three notorious lobbyists have been appoint.
ed clerks to congressional committees.
Several vessels have been formally com.
planned Of to the customs authorities for no,
having names on their bulls, according to
law.
The monitor Dictator is rapidly preparing
tor use in case of war, and probably Conn
mander Chandler will be appointed to her.
The Ericsson monitor Caskill will be
brought fsom League island to the Brooklyn
navy yard Immediately, to be fitted up with
new boilers and engines and otherwise reno.
waited.
Browns tannery, in Brooklyn, was burned
to-day. Loss $4,000.
A. j. Moody, notorious Boston thief,
was captured in this city to-day and taken
back.
Capt. Fleming, of the British barque Mag.
della, has been arrested at Baltimore for
cruelty to a sailor.
The Hudson river is free of ice from this city
to Albany.
Several packages of diamonds have been
seized here, for being forwarded through the
mails in violation of the revenue laws.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-12
NEWS UY NAIL.

In the Sena. wednesday. petitions were
received for tht regulation of the traffic in
alcoholic liquors. A bill was reported from
the finance committee authorize the organiza-
ton of national banks without circulation.
A bill was introduced authorizing the issue of
the Si4 900, 900 reserve as part of the per-
manent circulation. Two resolutions, major
itv and minority, were reported from the f.
nance committee to test the sense of the
senate on the question of redemption and
specie resumption, and they were specially
assigned to Monday next for consideration.
In the house of representatives The discus
sion OF the salary bill was continued at much
length. A resolution was offered by Mr..
Dawes, and adopted, for an inquiry as to
whether correspondence in the New York or
Boston postoihces has been tempered with
to obtain evidence of frauds on the =, venue
or tor any other purposes. The naval eo,n-
mittee reported bills to increase the strength
Of the navy from $500 men to 10 000 and for
a special appropriation of St,000,o00 for the
department. The former bill WAS passed,
: amended so Ms to authorize the increase only
to Jan. !, 1875.
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a Call for Men to Crush the Rebelllo

New York, II. eespatch from Key West
says that resident of New York has just ar
rived from Havana, and says that the fortif-
cations in the harbor are undergoing repairs.
There is no cessation during the night or on
Sundays. Volunteers are drilled every even
ing.
The Virginius is fitted out as national
boat, under the command of the lieuten-
ant who first boarded her from the Tornado
and is fally manned and equipped. In the
arsenals the volunteers openly say that when
she leaves, every American in Cuba goes into
the air. The officers said to the informant,
when the latter left the wharf, "Tell the
Americans that we hope to settle this matter
with carbnes." Many Americans were pre-
pairing to leave.
Commander Gushing was granted an inter-
view with the prisoners, but was only allowed
to see those claiming American enship,
and was not allowed to talk with them.
Havana, IL. Captain General Jovellar this
evening issued an address to the inhabitants
of Cuba, saying: "The moment treaty is
signed between the government OF Spain and
the United States, my duty, although painful,
is to comply faithfully with its terms. For
this have received final orders. A failure
to comply with the same would produce war,
and war with a great power, without the
aid of Spain. In the mean while, obey the
law of necessity and orders of the govern
ment of the Spanish Republic. Let US deliver
up thefVirginus and the survivors of her pas
sengers and crew. l have faith in the noble
ness of your precedence in compliance with
my word Signed,
Joaquin JovELLAR.
Zorro Frigio asks that all able bodied men
between the age of Is and A. years be called
into active military service, and those between
81 and As years be on the reserve of the ac-
tive class. One hundred and fifty thousand
men could be obtained; a force sufficient to
crush the rebellion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-12
Congressional Proceedings.
WASHINGTON, d. c., Dec. 10
SENATE,

WASHINGTON, d. c., Dec. 10.
SENATE.
A bill removing the political disabilities of
o. S. Babcock of Va John Regain of Teuas
and others was passed.
Mr.. Davis of West Virginia introduced a
resolution that the Secretary of the Treasury
furnish information relative to the salaries of
Congressman aud Senators since the forma-
ton of the government, the names of the
Senators who drew back pay and of those
who returned it TO the treasury.
Mr. Gordon offered resolution that as the
abolition of the ranking privilege tended to
prevent the dissemination of books and seeds
to the people, the Postmaster General report
in detail how much was saved TO the govern.
ment by such abolition, by the reduction OF
employees and charges for transportation by
railroads.
A bill was introduced that custom duties
after the first of April next be paid half in
coin and half in legal tenders.
The bill authorizing the organization OF
National banks without circulation, after Il
short debate was laid over.
Adjourned.
The salary hill was taken up and debated
al great length.
Mr.. Hale or Me. tGeh moved the previous
question on the third reading of the bill.
The vote was taken by tellers, and resulted
in yeas 100. nays l45.
SO the House refused to second the pre-
vions question, and Mr.. Kasson, who report
ed the minority bill, obtained control of the
subject. He yielded to Mr.. Orth, who mos ed
0 recommit, with Instructions to report a
bill repeating the whole salary act of the last
Congress, and aScertaining the average
amount of salary, mileage and allowances
paid to members, and report bill to morrow
fixing the compensation at the amount thus
obtained, with necessary travelling expenses
and restoring all other salaries as before the
last vote. Hs
Without disposing of Mr.. Orth's PROPOSE
ton, the House adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-12
TELEGRAMS IN GENERAL.

St. Louis, Mo-, IL. a party of citizens
went in pursuit of the Jones Brothers, who
had robbed chandler store at Brasley and
shot Isaac Burson, but the citizens were cap
tured by the robbers, and released, after
being told that they will be held responsible
for the reports relating to them.
Albany, N. Y, IL. Boats are moving on
fourteen miles level on the Champlain canal,
and loaded boats ut Fort Edwards have been
telegraphed to come.
Hartford, Conn, IL. The contest for the
oritorial prizes, offered by the students, took
place at Trinity College, this evening. The
gold medal was awarded to William J. Rob-
erts OF Detroit, Michigan, and the silver med
al to Joseph Buffing,on of Kittaining, Penn
sylvaua
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-12

against PSI 80 cases for same period last yeaf.
The shipment Of shoes from Lynn for the past
week have been 8l2 cases, against h00 cases for
the same week last year.
The shipments from Haverhill for the week have
been 5si eases, against SIS cases for the same
week last year.
A few buyers are looking out for bargains and
placing some orders for staple goods, but tnefe IL
no general trade as Yet, nor Is expected for some
weeks to come. good many manufacturers have
been west and south have returned with orders
for goods, and the sales OF leather yesterday and
to-day have been quite large; factories here and
there have started up, and while there Is nothing
like full employment for all the workmen, there Is
q steads increase in the demand Tor workmen; and
good many Of the best teams are employed AZ
least part Of the day. There Is an improved tone
to the market, and manufacturers generally expect
fair seasons business. A large number Of new
firms have gone into business within the past few
years, and the production will be fully equal to the
wants Of consumption, AID goods must necessarily
be sold at o small profit. Payments are not quite
so promptly made, but there 10 very little to fear
from failures as the trade generally Ii in q sound
condition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-12
Somerset County Locals.

Before the recent rains, it was estimated
that there were two feet of snow in the woods,
on the level. This would have made it about
right for the numbering business. The teams
and men have been sent into the woods, but
not in such force as last year.
Water is being brought into the village of
Norridgewock from a living spring about one
and one fourth miles west of the place. The
enterprise is private one, and is inaugurated
by Cephas Vaughn, Esq. The water pipes,
of spruce, pine and fir, are all lad they are
of twoinch bore. There is a forty fee. head
of water at the spring. The entire works win
cost about $1,000, and it is thought that the
investment will prove profitable one. The
Someset Railroad Company has contracted to
take twenty hogsheads per day.
A new block is going up in Norridgew ock,
being built by Mcssrs. Hall & Mills, and de-
signed as a potato depot. 1t is so by 80 feet.
with ample basement. A side track connects
it with the main line of railroad Farmers
bringing their potatoes to this depot will re-
ceive good price for the same.
Mr.. John Ham of Mercer, has sold his farm
to Mr.. Robert Hutchinson of Gardiner, wool
en- manufacturer who will leave the business
of manufacturing, to engage in the occupa-
ton of farming.
Work on the Somerset railroad bridge at
Norridgewock has been suspended for the
present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-12

Flour quiet. Wheat active and higher; No. |
spring los; No. ll54 cash or Dec; 1861 Jan
llat. Feb; No. spring lO9: rejected lOl. Corn
jS9. Jan; 5is Feb; rejected 5O>s a5. Oats closed
duh; No. 81 cash; 39& jan; rejected 36laaS7.
Rye firm AMI scarce at 80 for No.2. Barley lower
l+5 for No. tall; l04al05 Tor No. 8 spring. Pork
advanced and in fair demand and irregular: mess
nominally Ii E,sal3 30 cash; sales IA 90a5 % Feb
- 80 Lard steady; s OOas 10 cash; 50 for Feb
Bulk meats steady; sales partly cured loose shoul.
ders at AZ; short rib mid 81 long clear Ga pake-
ed lots held 4 higher. Green meats sold at 4lea3s
for shoulders; "a for short ribs; Ia. for hams.
Dressed hogs duh and lower; soft %; frozen 10
as 80. Whiskey higher at 9lais.
Freights-Corn to Buffalo -; wheat
Reccipts-12 900 -four; 10000 wheat; lG 900 corn /;
35 900 oats; 1900 rye; 81 900 barley.
shipments - IL 600 -four; 70 900 wheat; goo
corn 10000 oats: II 900 barley; 1000 rye.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-12
WASHINGTON.
Gen. Howard and the Freedmen's
Bureau.
The Secret ary of War Charges Him
with Malfeasance.
The Deficiency Amounts to Nearly
100000.

New York, II. A Washington special to
the Tribune says that the Secretary of War
has sent letter to the House, making direct
charges of fraud and inalfeasance in Office
against Brig Gen. o. o. Howard, in connec-
ton with his management of the freedmen's
bureau. This letter was accompanied by
evidence from the records and accounts of the
late bureau. The Secretary says in this let
ter that the late commissioner, Gen. Howard.
has been promptly informed of the absence OF
important records and of an apparent exhibit
against him, with view to his offering ex
plantations and supplying the missing records
How far he has done this will appear by the
correspondence printed in the reports. In
one item. stated at 1921, 200, not accounted
for, it will be seen that the accounts cannot
be produced and no attempt has been made to
prove what has become of them. Accounts
covering the amount in part are alleged TO
have existed, but the discussing officer, Geo.
w. Balloch. has stated that as they were not
considered of much Importance they were not
kept in the cases with the other accounts.
The said accounts have DISAPPEARED, and it
seems that neither the late commissioner nor
the late disbursing officer can account for
their disappearance. This item is known as
the 'retained bounty fund" AS to the mis-
application of the public funds, the records
are in the evidence, and these irregularities
and violations of the law seemingly have had
much to do with the confusion of the records,
their defective condition and almost the en-
tire suspension of work by the late bureau.
The responsibility and accountability attach
ing to the late commissioner, SO far as now
developed, amounts to upwards of S216, 573.
The Treasury Department is advised that
the Collector of Customs at New York re-
ceived from Giberalta, l6 packages, contain
ing the effects of b. S. Briggs, Master of the
missing brig, Mary, c. Elastic and his wife
and child. The vessel was found derelict on
the high seas uninj ured, and with her effects
all on board and apparently undsturbed, on
her voyage from New York to Geneva. The
master, his wife and child, and the crew all
having mysteriously disappeared, leaving no
trace behind. They were never heard from,
though every effort was make by the govern
ment to ascertain their fate.
At the next Executive session the Senate
committee on judiciary will make favorable
report on the nomination of George II.
Williams for Chief Justice.
The indications are that the House will
pass bill fixing the salary of members at
abeut So 600 pr year with an allowance of
actual travelling expenses.
Alfred T. A. Torbert was confirmed to- day
as Council General at Paris.
1t was reported to. night that the President
decided to appoint Robert W. Huges, the late
republican candidate for Governr of Virginia,
tie be United States judge for the Virginia
district, vice Underwood deceased.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-12
Maine Liquor Law. Her lectures hare been

Maine Liquor Law. Her lectures have beer
listened to with great interest.
2. II. Holmes Of Gardiner, has recently
painted quite number Of small landscapes
most of them from nature.
John lockwood Esq, the Oldest nhabitant
in Belgrade, is hale and hearty, and will be
80 years old in few days.
major Pauline Cushman, who years ago
lectured in Augusta, in the old Waverly Hall,
when 1t was leased by "Sam" Brown, is
stamping in Sacramento, California. She
didn't draw worth cent until she distin-
gushed herself by knocking down a man in
the street, at MONDAY. Since then she has
been the centre Of attraction.
Hon. John L. Stevens has been engaged to
deliver his lecture on South America" in
the course at West Watervlle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-12
FROM BOSTON.

Boston, Mass, IL. The condition of Prof.
Louis Agassiz had not improved up to this
afternoon. and there is reason to fear that he
will not recover. His residence, at the cor
of Broadway and Quincy streets. Cambridge,
is beseiged by anxious friends and acquaint-
ances. There is a bulletin upon the door,
upon which is written. about the same as
last night" and inquirers have to be satisfied
with that statement Deep anxiety and I'M
usual sorrow at the announcement of his
dangerous condition, is manifested.
LATER.
Boston, IL, midnight Professor Agassiz
is reported as better. His recovery is prob
able.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-12

The following business was trans acted in
Probate Court Monday, the S,h inst:
The will of Rebecca Bolden, late OF Itch
field, deceased. proved and Josiah True APP
pointed Executor.
The will of Charles A. Lambard, late OF
Augusta, deceased proved. and Abby w.
Lambard, Benz. A. G. Fuller, and Orville ID.
Lambard appointed Executors.
The will of Isaac Wadsworth, late of Man.
chester, deceased, proved, and Isaac n.
Wadsworlh appointed Executor.
The will of Albert Kinds, late of Benton
deceased, proved, and Charlotte F. Kinds APP
pointed Executor.
The will of Isabella M. Merrick, late OF
Hallowell, deceased. proved and Thomas B
Merrick, Edward G. Simpson, and Henry
Sampson appointed Elk ,cutors.
Roscoe G. Thomas was appointed Admins
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-12
Difn

In Bath, sth inst, Mrs. Mehitable Frost, aged 81
years and months,
In Auburn, nh ult., Mary A., daughter of Rev.
&. NJ. and Martha f. Atkins, aged la years.
In Bath, gath ult John Ripley, aged 30 years.
years.
In Otisfeld, 10Th ut., Andrew Cooper, aged 50
years.
In Buckfeld, 2d inst, Iaodica Harlow, wife of
the late Rev. Ephram Harlow, aged % years, 8
months and 10 days
In stoneham Mass. Mrs. Mary, wife of VIM. II.
kneeland, formerly OF Sweden, aged - years, )
months and 10 days.
In >ewry 10th ult., Samuel Russell, aged % yrs,
months and days.
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gal correspondent writes: ~ send you
Towing specimens of the ancient dialect,
at the time of the discovery of the
World by Columbus. In reading the
h of Mexican Civilization" during the
the Montezumas, I nd priest or
of the Gospel, called in the native
by the hard name Of "Notlazomahu-
cata,zin," and messenger by the still
lame of Observation-Disclosures
If this is the language spoken by
Ascs, or ancient Mexicans, l should like
q specimen spoken by the still more
people who once inhabited the buried
Yucatan. of which history can give
r,count, either of their people or their
Entail ruins"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-12

Castine correspondent writes: "Most
(pupils of the Eastern Normal school
turing the winter, but over fifty are al
registered this term. Nearly all who
aching are having marked success.
the "cold snap" mercury reached but
e. We have one of the best harbors
|ycoast. The steamer Lewiston comes
freighted from Portland. What the
,ost needs in the way of communica-
a steamer running to Belfast. Towns
Five long without steam in these days"
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old fellow came riding into town yes
somewhat after the primitive style in
our grandfathers used to go to mill.
Is horseback, and his load consisted of
! pair of boots, which he had probably
It in to have mended up for Sunday
md number of other articles, on one
nd large bag, we'll filed, on the other.
I'M provoked considerable amusement
d too much respect for the old man to
but suppose he came from down
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Funeral of Bishop Armitage.

Detroit, Mich, IL, The funeral of Bishop
Armitage took place at st. Johns Church,
to- day. The services were conducted by
Bishops McCosky of Michigan, Whitehousc
of Illinois, and Bussil of Vermont. One hun
dred clergymen were present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-12

Ik-making for printing oil cloths, is one OF the
Aries carried on in this city.-KeaRebec Jour
6
Is 10 news indeed! Will the Journal
t. inform. US In what building or part OF
y it 10 done?-Gospel Banner.
Lhe carpet-block SHOP Of Mr.. c. c. Hunt
,stnut street, near Green. Bro. Quinby
n the east side of the river, and there
is ignorance of the industries of the
portion of the city is to be pardoned.
e happy, however, to answer his Ques-
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FOREIGN.

Paris, IL President Mcmahon, before
taking action on the appeal of mercy for Ba-
zaine, will wait for explanations from the
marshal and for the expiration Of the usual
delay, during which the court may itself re.
verse the sentence. This period ends to-
night at midnight, and the presidents decis-
ion will not be announced until tomorrow.
The Duke de Aumalet, president of the
court martial, has gone to Besancon, to at
tend exclusively to the command of his army
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-12

will be seen by an advertisement in
er column that the ladies' of the Winth.
treet Universalist society will hold their
Il sale on Tuesday and Wednesday next
!. will offer large lot Of nice fancy
also an assortment Of fancy and plain
ahs, elegantly constructed of moss and
reen, specially for Christmas decoration
II attraction never before presented at a
n this city. The sale will be one of un-
interest and attraction.