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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-01-15
Telegraph News in General.

Concord, N. H., IA. The iron bridge o
the Piscataquis river at Manchester, gav'
way to-day under heavy loaded team driver
by Alderman Harvey and his son Charles
Both men we're severely, but not dangerous
ly hurt. A Mr.. Prickett also had his leg
badly crushed, and one horse was killed.
Richmond, Va, ii. A caving of earth oc.
CURED on the Chesapeake Ohio Railroad tun.
mel under Church Hill this morning, making
chasm one hundred feet by sixty, and twenty
feet deep. Fortunately there were no resi-.
dences over the tunnel at that point and no.
body was injured, the working force having
sufficient warning to escape.
Lowell, Mass, IA. S. Dockham & Co.,
contractors on the city water works reservoir
presented a claim for nearly $4,000 extra
work over the contract. The water is very
limited in the city on account of the incom-
plete and imperfect condition of the works
and general complaint is being made
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-01-15
The Credit Mobilier Question.

Washington, d. c., H. After arecess this
afternoon, Benz. I. Ham was recalled and
produced three of the Credit Mobilier lelgers
recently used in the Philadelphia court, and
pointed out the entry showing that AmeS had
paid for various shares, also the entry of the
transfer of fifty shares to Nelson, and the
money received therefor, under the entry Of
March |, 1868; witness referred to the name
of Chas. II. Nelson on the back showing
tras.er of 80 shares to Nelson whose name
had been written after an erlSure was made
and testified before Nelson was written, but
he did not remember what was erased. He
had no memory at all in reference to tie era
sure. The erasure was in the place where
the name should be.
Thos. c. Durant was sworn; witness re-
sides in New York is railroad contractor !;
was 4 stockholder in the Union Pacific Rail
road Company, and director therein. Ceas-
ed to be a director in May or June, 1869 E;
was stakeholder in the Credit Mobilier; one
of the largest stockholders and president of
the company; was one of the Board of Trus-
tees to whom the Ames contract WIS assign
ed; have not the books of the c0Gce:n nov.
but have certified copies thereof; witness did
sign paper to distribute some stock said to
be on hand; the stock was transferred to
witness to enable him to fulfil engagements
prior to that time; knew nothing of to whom
Ames was to transfer his stock; heard him
speak of it two or three times; said he had
an engagement to deliver some to Mr.. Col
fax; think some other members Of Congress
were mentioned; never had any converse
ton with Chas. II. Nelson; Diihaye a tran
sactiun with Jas. Brooks, which was purely n
business arrangement, and had no reference
whatever TO Mr.. Brooks being member OF
Congress; it was not III consideration
of any past services rendered by Brooks
that that gentleman expressed desire
to have some of the stock and witness arran-
ged to let him have one 100 shares with the
agreement to let him have also $50, 900 worth
of Union Pacific stock and five first mortgage
bonds.
A. c. Crane assistant treasurer of the
Union Pacific railroad testified that James
Brooks, Dee. b. 1867, paid him So 900. for
which he transferred to c. II. Nelson, ut
Brooks request. 100 shares credit mobilier
and 200 shares Pacific railroad stock and on
the same day delivered ) fils. mortgage bonds
OF the Pacific railroad; knew nothing about
the negotiations for it; it was Dlrani's stock
not the COMPANIES didn't know the amount
of profit realized by Brooks but thought it a
very good trade; Brooks loaned Durant
$25 900 Oct. 10, 1867, and on the 30:h OF
January $4,000 both at 10 per cent. and an
other at III per cent; all were paid in 1869
250 shares Of credit mobilier were sold Alley
at SLIGO when worth 50; Brooks $4,000
were paid for credit moblier stock. Crane
read memorandum showing the transfer oil
| the above to Nelson and the reception o.
Brooks checks therefor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-01-15
BOSTON ITEMS

Boston. t.. At the second annual meeting
Of the \ ltional Bank of the Commonwealth,
held to-day, Lieut.. Gov Talbot, State Rail-
road Commissioner, Francis NJ. johnson and
MrsSgs. Worthngton of the Traveller, Pull
Si:er OF the Herald, and Waters of the Adj
yertiser, were elected directors. The dtpos-
It's of the bank are over So 900 COO.
The trial Of Hill Barlow & Mills in the
nited States District Court, for attempting
70 scuttle whaling barque Falcon OF Fayal,
resulted to-day in Il verdict of acqai;ta!.
On the Boston < Albany railroad this even
ing, Henry II. Martin of Fitchburg, in jump
ing from the cars, fell under the tender and
was dragged some fifty feet. Little hopes are
entertained of his recovery.
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STATE NEWS.

\ man stole Il coat from printing Office in
Portland the other day. What a mean fell
low,
The Voice says that in Patten and vicinity,
the numbering interest is almost uppermost
this winter. There are quite number Of
parties operating on the east branch waters
who make Sherman their starting point for
the woods, and several teams are employed
in transporting supplies.
As gentleman was was walking down
Federal street Sunday evening, so we are in
formed, couple Of rowdies passed him in a
sleigh, going at rapid rate. As the sleigh
passed, one of the rowdics struck the gentle
man heavy blow across the face with the
lash Of the whip, infiietng a welt as big as
big as his finger. The gentleman thinks Il
he could catch them he would make them
smart. Advertiser.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-01-15
lore effective than IL now entrusted TO the

more effective than Is now entrusted to the
railroad commissioners or to the court to ar.
Iest in case of imminent or probable danger
the passage of trains over unsafe roads, and
perhaps legislation will be asked for giving
the commissioners greater power than they
now possess. Attention is also called to the
possible danger of an embarrassed road
seeking to unload itself of its debts and con
tracts by an amicable foreclosure of one of
its mortgages-the bonds secured by which
may be held by friends. There may never
be in Maine road whose embarrassed condi-
ton would tempt it to become thus felo de Sc,
but there have been of late imputations upon
railroad management out Of Maine, that are
suggestive of all the precaution which can
be used, whilst unfolding the present high
character Of our railroad direction, to pro-
tect the public in the very large investments
it has made in railroad stocks aud securi-
ties. The report is signed by the three com.
misioners, S. II. Blake, A. w. Wildes, and
S. Il. Corser.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-01-15

The Governor has made the following
nominations under date of Jan. n
Rev. John Haskell, Newcastle, Sol. Mar.
Josiah Ii. Drummond, Portland, J.P. Q.
Chas. Holden, {" g.
CUMBERLAND,
Llewellyn Kidder, Portland = :"
Geo. 2. Simpson, Brunswick, " {"
John +. Fogg, Gorham, "
FRASKL1S
Caas. b. Calien, Phillips, Moose warden.
HAScocE.
James T. Clark, fremont, j Z. Q.
James p. Byard, Sedgwick, " .
Chas Eaton, So Deer Isle, Not Pub.
Jonathan Harmon, Mt. Desert. ! 2 @.
Cyru: NJ. Williams, Mt. Desert
Ksox.
W. NJ. Trussell, ST. George, az q"
Jos Ii Martin Camden, " .
OXFORD.
Henry a. Small, Rumfori, " -
VIM. Gordon, I'd, Fryeburr,
Sewall Golf Mexico, 9"
Henry O. Stanley, Dixfeli, Trial jas.
PEyopscur
= ~ hahd' iafKman, j. =. z
SOMERSET.
a. j. hoore, Hartlsnd Trial jus.
a. j. Moore, Not Pub.
Gus Holden, Moose Ri9er Pl., j. 2 Q,
Samuel L Cragin, Norridgewocl,
WALru
d Il, Drake Jackson, &" :"
WAsHISGTGS
Peter 4. Eich, Charlotte, Trial Ja.
YORK
John Bennett parsonsfeld,
Chcs. L. Sanborn, Parsonsfield, J. p. Q.
Usher Z. Thompson, Newfeld, 5"
Henry |. Lord, Biddeford N.t Pub.
I1LIEOIs.
ALBEIT H. 5fmonton, Chicago, Com. Of Deed:
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POLITICAL.

Concord, \, II. II. New Hampshire re-
publican State Convention met here to-day.
Five hundred aud twenty five delegates were
present. Daniel Hall of Dover, presided.
Gov. Straw was nominated for recollection by
reclamation, all the delegates rising and
cheering with enthusiasm. Edward 7. lIods-
don of Dover, was nominated Railroad Com
missioner.
New Orleans, II. PinchLack has been
elected United States Senator by the Kellogg
legislature.
Trenton, \. j., Ii. The legislature organ
lied to-day, e!ecting john w. Taylor, Presi-
dent OF the Senate, and Isaac ii. Fisher,
Speaker of the House.
Gov. Parker's message says the finances
are in a tlourishing condition..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-01-15
News From California.

San Francisco, IA. The board of super
visors last night adopted resolution ex-
pressing the willingness of the city to grant
the Central Pacific Railroad Company such
facilities on Mission bay as necessary to bring
the railroad cars and ships together, provided
the company will withdraw the Goat island
bill from Congress and make Mission bay
their permanent terminus. The resolution
passed unanimously
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-01-15
New York Stock Market.
New Work Fronnce Marker.

NEW YORK, Jan. II.
COTTON --sale, 9!ei pales. mid. upltnis 20I
hLOU.s sAie- $780, state 9j as 0) rolnd hoop
Ohio 2063 80; Western 9IG9 50: Southern T. Is {
y -.
WHEAT 5000 bu; No, : spring 579l ii: new
10 winter red and amber wessern liz a %
CORN-'IfNo; steamer co.. Gc4 sail tG8OG =
oArs-sAlas "A. o,0 western as. at; rev Il d
PoRK-l3 -, prime, Is 1872 ala 90
I+AkD-75s ass kettle sass steam Sl,'s
BOrTER-9taie, 25aS2 Western HAS
WillShE1 Western free, 9in9
HICE-Caro ina 90.
COFFEE-lGal9'4
s9sf
MoLAssEs-N. o. GGs72 Mu,coyalo s2aSa;
clarified 20g30.
SP'TS TURPENTiNE-GlJ,
ROSIS-3 Sja
PErROLEUM-crude, aas&; reduoA. s!}.
rALLOW-SdS3,
LiNSEED OlL--Sl
EREIGnrs TO LIyERrOOI.--Co Cotton U. "a;
per sail 7i.d; Grain per str. IA; cora perstr.
Q Grain Jd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-01-15
The Tweed Case,

New York, II. After the recess, when
some further argument had been made by
Messrs. Tremaine and Fields, Judge Davis
rendered decision over ruling the objec-
tons raised By the defendants council, stat
ing however that some Of them were Of sufi-
cient Importance to be passed upon by the
appellate tribunal after more deliberate ar.
gument,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-01-15
Chicago Produce Market.

CHICAGO, Jan. IL.
rLOUR-sprtng extras ! j0IG ~
WHEAT-No. :. 20gl 20.
CORN No. :, 30a50'i
9ATS-254
isIE--No 2, $685.
BARLEY-65gO0 for No.
MESS PORX-ll Gldll s.
LARD-summer 10 winter; kettle -.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-01-15
congressional PROCEEDINGS
~ : : . ii tUWl
SENATE.

Ie3srS. Harlan and Logan presented nc
MORALS OF soldiers urging the passage Of the
iiouee bill granting lC0 acres of land to hon
orally discharged soldiers. 1t was stated
that the bill would require 800 coo 900 acres.
Nr. Sherman from the Finance Committee,
made report with a resolution declaring that
the Secretary Of the Treasury has no power
to issue notes for any portion Of the forty
four millions cancelled IN Ter the act Of 'Gt
placed on the calendar
\ bill was passed amending the 29h sec
ton OF the currency act so as to prohibit
national banks increasing their liabilities ex-
ceeding one tenth of the capital stock, and
the bill making the pay Of custom weishers
and guagers in Boston the same as in New
ork, was passed.
The bill extending the jurisdiction Of the
Southern Claims Commission introduced BIZ
Mr.. Sawyer, was referred.
4 resolution was passed that tie Judicial
Committee inquire whether each State has
not nov full power over railroads therein. in
clu1iu. the rates Of freights, and for passcn-
gers.
TIE Agricultural ana Arts College bill was
debated at length. Messrs. Morton, Thur
man, Sherman, and Pratt; Trumbuli, Win
dom. and Casserly expressing it, and Messss.
Morrill, of VT, Patterson, Foreman, Sawyer
and Corbett advocating it.
Several amendments were offered aHl re-
Jeete,i, and the bill passed. Yeas, 50: rays,
Il.
Nj. Logan, from the Military Committee
reported without amendment the bill provid-
ing for the establishment at Rock Island of
military prison.
Adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-01-15
FROM NEW YORK

New York, Il. On authority of John D.
Townsend of the counsel for Stokes, the re-
port of the withdrawal of Tremaine from the
ease is declared false. 1t is understood tina,
q bill Of exceptions was submitted to the dis
trict attorney to-day.
Samuel Foss, captain Of the ship Pacific,
was before the L. S. commissioner to day,
charged with smuggling.
Judge Barbour this afternoon granted a
second temporary injunction against John
Foley, restraing his from performing the du-
ties Of deputy chamberlain
The members of the bar Of the L. S.
court, second district, will meet on next FIR
day to take action o the retirement Of judge
Nelson from the Supreme caur. Of thr United
States.
A motion was made to-day before commis-
sioncr Osborne to dismiss the case Of Wood
hull 6 Clain on the alleged ground that the
issue OF a paper containing the Challs anti
Gle was not obscene.
Tie board of managers Of the produce ex-
change to-day passed resolutions fayoring
the liberal canal policy on the part OF the
State. lowering OF tolls and keeping OF the
canals in good repair, the adoption of meas
ures 10 facilitate the passage Of boats and cp-
pointing a committee Of five TO go to Albany
and endeavor TO influence the legislation IA
yorable to the Development Of the canal sys-
tenn
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Fires.

Concord, y. H., IA. Parker 6 Young :
Piano Stock mandatory at Lisbon, n. H.,
burned Saturday. Loss, $4,000. Insured,
1909. Potter 8 Benefits printing ofic.
wa ais burned. Loss, 81 800
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Marrien.

IN Chelsea. 4th inst, Cyrus r. Green 10 Miss
Ellen Sears, both of Chelsea.
In Pittston, 9Th inst, Colby W. lork TO Mrs.
Nellie ID. Stickney.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-01-15
DifO.

In NalieL Mass, 10th ult Nellie F.. wife Of Her
man $. still, aged 81 years, II months.
In pit;st0n, "a inst, Eph. Hatch, aged 81 years
In Gardner ith inst, Ms. Phebie WIZARD aged
s. wears.
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FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL.
New York Money Market.
New York. Jan. II.
EVENING REPORT.

EVENING REPORT.
Money easy at and ! per cent. Sterling en-
change dull at 1895. and u. Gold was steady most
Of the day at III and 1l21.. Loans l and per
cent. Clearings $4,000 90. Treasury disburse.
ments a2'2 800. Governments quiet; opened lower
and closed firmer. State bonds neglected. stocks
dull
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-01-15

sweet saashiny morning Is til. oi the
l4th, following night OF slcet and day of
intense cold. Winthrop, tie place Of meet
ing, is on the Maine Genital Railroad, -
miles from Wa;,ryi!le, the hlar Of oll Ken
nebec.
BUSINESS MLETiSo.
COMMITTEE on CREDENrIALs-S. l.. Board
man, at large; Silas Halves, Knox; Warren
Colburn, Kennebec.
NEW MEMBERs-E. s. Earlo,gs, Oxford
Edward Payson, Cumberllnd W. ID. Hay
den. Somerset; J. L. Mallet, eagadahoc.
OLD MEMBERS PREsENr-Messrs. S. l..
Goodale, Gilbert, Adams of Franklin; Wins
low of Lincoln Board.nan of Kennebec
Lang of Waldo; Howes of Knox; Percval of
Maine State; WATSON Of Hancock.
The election Of officers was postponed till
II o'clock.
Discussion vas had upon question Of dis
position of State stipend.
Messrs. l.. a. Gilbert, S. l.. Doariman and
". Percival, were appointed as committee
on arrangements for session.
s. l.. Goodale was chosen to memorable
legislature for continuance Of geological sur
vey.
The following were chosen committee on
programme L. A. Gilbert S. l.. Goodale.
Committee on votes Gilbert, Wasson.
Barrows.
At the election of officers in the afternoon.
S. l.. Boardman was chosen Secretary of the
Board.
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Weather.
,VAR DEPARTMENT

OFFICE OF THE CHEF SIGNAF OFFIcuR
WASHINGTON, Jan. Ifs +. NJ.
For New England, winds vee,ine to the
easterly and souther!y, cloudy weather and
rain tor the southern portion, and snow for the
northern portion. For the Middle States.
easterly to sou:herly winds CLOUDY weather
and rain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-01-15

Mr.. WAeeler's amendment, providing tor
the decision OF the Attorney General on le-
gal points, was lost-4G TO 81.
Mr. Hib5ard's amendment, On motion of
Mr.. Donovan of Iowa, was amended SO as to
read ''that the section of the Army Appro-
priation bill of March 3, 1871, is hereby re-
pealed. As thus amended, it passed with
out division.
After some contest over the question of
raising the salaries OF clerks employed in the
House. The House, without comming to a
final vote on that question, Or on the Pacific
Railroad question, or any Of the amendments
adopted in Committee OF the Whole.
Adjourned.
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Cincinnati Produce Market
CINcISEATI, Jan. Is.
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MESS PORK-l2 555
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1873-10-22

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an E-u.s $500 So ~ st-as. Firsf three Gays
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The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1873-10-22

ANOTHER FIR On Sunday night, about. II
O'Clock, the cook-house in rear of J. H. Woods
residence, Nuuanu Avenue, was discovered to be on
FIRE The Gre crept up and the roof and for ten
or fifteen minutes burned very slowly. But during
this time water was obtsinable from The fire plug
near by, the key Of which was not to be found. In
the meantime the fire had gained Roadway, and
communicated TO the main building but very soon
after the water was brought on, the fire began to
give way, and in the course Of az hour was extin-
guished The rear and roof of the dwelling were
consumed aud will have to be replaced other parts
Of the building or less damaged BY fire aud
water. The furniture was mostly removed, but is
also much damaged. The hie originated 10 the
cook.house just In what way no one knows Had
there been handy supply Of water, In a cask or
from the hydrant obtainablc Immediately amer ahe
Gre was discovered, It might have been extiuguish
cd with no other loss perhaps than that Of the small
building In which It originated. Two thousand
dollars will probably cover the loss on which there
Il M insnrance
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1873-10-22

A BLIND Man ASSAULTED ny A hiGuwAYNAN-A
Young man named Frederick Spencer, who is totally
blind grossly assaulted on Monday evening last
and seriously injured, while walking up Stockton
street on bis way home. When Farrell street,
about hall.past nine O'Clock, he was Knocked down
by a powerful blow nom an aaknown hghwpyman.
fmmcdiatciy rogaiuiug his tcet, he gave az alarm
aud struck out wildly tor his sssailant who appeared
10 Be- moving away iron him. Spencer WON a
heavy gold watch aud chain, aud tearing another
ATTACK tor The Puposo Of robbery, he started 20 run
bot tippea and ten heavily 10 the ground, cutting
bis iaco In a terrible manner Mr.. Spencer Is we'll
known piano tuner, who travels around the city
witboul tue use Of cane, and casual observer
would not ssspeS, that he isa blind -Dails bale.
- ~ -
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1873-10-22

TEE FIRE or EMMA STKEET.-At s O'Clock last
Wednesday evening, the two-story wooden residence
cf Her Excellency r Keelikolan the Governess of
Hawaii, (who is now absent on that island) was dis
covered TO be on Ere and in the space oftwenty five
minutes Il was one entire mass Of fame, making the
most considerable confagration seen 10 this city for
some years past Promptly on the alarm being
given the different engine companies appeared on
the ground with iAer engines, but they power
less for good As We stated last Saturday 10 be the
case Al night Ue puaar shut Of from The city, and
II was fny thirty minnSes after the first alarm was
sounded before there was enough water from the
one ire-pluC OF Emma strees 10 supply an engine;
bv that time the house had disappeared By the
strenuous and courageous exerSious OF volunteers
mainly and subsequently, the hrenSen when they got
water the buiding standing few yards west Of the
burning house was saved, almost miraculously, for
Il was on fire several times and the heat the root
must have been terrific where the brave youngsters
were dashing the buckets OF water from an adjacent
taro patch as handed up 10 them Had that Guild
lug been burned, Others adjoining IL would hSFe
rome and the FIRE would have found ample material
before Il ofthe most u1ammable character straight
On 10 Berrihna street and further the wind might
serve At one time, while the larger house was
burning at It's best strong current ofair from
the valley carrying sparks and bits Of flaming wood
far 10 erar but fortunately the breeze died very
soon. strong trade wind, like that OF some days
last week, would probably have laid one third Of
our city IN nshes- II was 6rst discovered on the
outside breskiug ont on the maul1 veranda, 10 the
srsond sforv,anf spread with such wonderful spidi-
" &c 70 strongly suggest the presence Of kerosene
Nothing was saved ofthe furniturE other contents
Of the house, among which was the valuable ward
robe and other personal effects ofthe Goveuess, con-
etc Il IL OF impossible to correctly estimate
the loss In the absence of the owner, bur Il must
reach verv considerable sum, and Is eutircly unin
surcd p C. Advertiser, lSth
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1873-10-22

BODY FouSD-A dispatch from shelburn 10 Ed
ward Baum of this place, says the White Pine 6eaos
OF September 9th, announces the painful intorma-
tion that the body Of J. S Low, Deputy County Sur
veyor Of this county. was found in Silver Canyon,
Cherry Creek District, on Wednesday last. Particu
lars not given, AID his friends here are lei to
surnise that his death was sudden while alone, as
he was stricken some months ago with paralysis,
from which he was supposed to have recovered.
He had recently returned from a sea voyage, which
he had taken for the benefit Of bis health. Low
well known in this section of the State, and was
highly esteemed by large circle of acquaintaDees.
-SaeTameHto Uaiou.