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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-17
FROM WASHINGTON,

Washington, Is. The committee on ways
and means, day examined Ward King,
President of the New York stock exchange,
relative to Judge Sherman's claim and Mr.
Bassett's proposition. Mr.. King testified that
he had been unable to Ind the letter of Judge
Sherman heretofore referred to, claiming
$1,000 for services in Washington, but that it
is now in the hands of gentleman in Brook
Ign, who has mislaid it, and as soon as found
it will be produced before the committee.
He presented to the committee the report Of
the ub-committee of the New York stock
exchange, to which was referred tn claim of
Judge Sherman. The report, whichwas dated
New York, January %, 1872, says that upoa
summoning witnesses, hearing evidence and
giving them all thorough investigation, they
| could find no basis for valid claim by Judge
Sherman, and from this, suggested the pro-
priety of allowing the claimant, If he should
see fit, to appear before the committee or i,
sub committee, for the purpose Of proving or
| substantiating such demands in reply to the
further questions rs 10 any proper knowledge
that he had on the subject The witness pro-
| duced a letter from Judge Sherman addressed
to l.. Lockwood, Jr., and dated judges rooms,
United States courts for the northern district
of Ohio, March 81, 1872. The following is
an extrac. from the letter:
Last summer, at the instance of your
father, l attempted to get such a construction
placed on the revenue laws, as would relieve
the Bankers and brokers from the payment of
heavy tax. There was a partial success,
but such a Boosting, or rather publicity was
given TO it that the attention of the Secretary
of the Treasury was called to 1t, and he for
babe that the order should be issued. There
was then no remedy but in Congress, and
! suggested this to your father. He then wrote
me a letter on the authority and in consider
alton of what he wanted in it. l went to
work and had an interview with Mr.. Boutwell,
and with John Sherman, chairman Of the
senate finance committee, with Mr.. Garfield
and other prominent members of Congress,
and the result was, it became the policy o,
the administration to repeal, not the tax in
question, bu. the stamp and other taxes. think
the result was brought about by discussion
raised and influence used by me. The taxes
are not repealed, but they are certain to be
so within the next GO days. Ifyour father
were living there would be no need of a'kinG
about it; but as the agreement was made
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-17

and has been chartered BY Messrs. Blanchard
& Reed, Of Gardiner, to load with hay at Win.
terport, in this State, to be delivered in Wash
ingtop, d. C.
Mr.. Geo. Croweil, who was thrown from
the Durham bridge, in Litchfeld, not long
since, mention of which was made in these
columns, has commenced suit against that
town for 10000, and secured the services of
A. Libbey, Esq, Of Augusta, to prosecute the
matter. Mr.. C. is still confined to the house,
with little prospect of ever fully recovering
from the effects Of the fall.
The Hecla Engine Company, of Pittston,
contemplate having levee and social dance
some time the last of the month, at Jewett's
Hall, in Pittston. The proceeds of the en-
tertainment will go into the treasury of the
company. The affair is in the hands of par
ties who understand how to get up pleasant
time.
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Notice.

THE members Of the Kennebec Log Driving
i Company are hereby notified that the Annual
Hall in Gardiner, on Thursday, the 9Th day Of
March, 1875 at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon for the
following purposes, viz.
1st. To choose Moderator
I'd. TO hear the report OF the Treasurer and take
such action thereon may be thought
proper.
81. TO choose officers for the ensuing year.
ith. To take such measures for driving the logs
the ensuing season, and raise such sum
or sums of money for that purpose rs may
be deemed necessary.
9th. To see If the members will vote TO sell the
prize logs at auction.
9Th. To see what action the company will take
in relation to purchasing the Hallov ell
boom OF A. L r Coburn.
.lh. To see what action the company will take In
relation 10 Booms and boonage on the
river.
sth. To act on any other business that may legal
ly come before them.
ID. G. PALMER, CLERK K. L. d. Co.
Gardiner, Feb. 8, 1878. feb7.ttln
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January. The Japan Is qua,ansinsd, having

January. Inc japan 10 Guaranteed, having
seven cases Of small pox on board.
Great preparations were making for the
coronation and accession Of the Emperor.
There had been numerous wrecks in the
China seas. Among them were the steam
ship Sedan and the barque Sellian Castle.
There were unpleasant rumors of agita.
ton against foreigners in the province Of
Shantung.
The Emperor of Japan gave audience on
New Years to foreign representatives. A
short congratulato.y address was read by the
Italian minister on behalf Of the diplomatic
corps; which was graciously replied to.
Regarding the Modoc troubles all is report
ed quiet. Gen. Gillen is waiting the result
of the peace conference.
The steamer George s. Wright is missing.
The Gussie has bsen telepraphed for and will
sail Immediately in search of her. There
were eighteen passengers on board of the
steamer, among whom are Major Walker,
paymaster In the army and wife.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-17
PORTLAND.

Portland, Me-, Is. Frenchman from
Canada was drowned in the Presumpscot
river at Saccarappa, Thursday night. He
left wife and family. VIM. I. Sergent,
Postmaster at Keser Falls, charged with rob-
bling and opening letters, was acquitted to-
day.
Dr. Gardiner Ludwig was thrown from his
sleigh Saturday evening, in consequence of
his horse getting frightened at the railroad
crossing on the Portland bridge, and had his
thigh severely fractured
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-17
Congressional Procedures.
Washington, D. c., Feb. Is

SENATE.
Mr.. Cole from the committee on appropria
tons, reported the post Office appropriation
bill with amendments, among which are tn
fo. lowing:
Prohibiting the transmission by mail Of any
free matter whatever, except newspaper ex
changes. Requiring all persons receiving
mails by carriers to provide boxes or othe
| suitable receptacles, to facilitate rapid deliv
cry. Authorizing the employment of one ad
ditionel special agent to detect persons en-
gagged in sending obscene matter through the
mails. Striking out the provisions requiring
railroad companies to make contracts for pos
tai car service a condition of receiving in
creased pay, and providing that additional
pay may be allowed for daily postal cars a
rates not exceeding S25 per mile per annun
for cars 40 feet long, $50 for As feet cars and
$50 for cars from IS to 20 feet long, the par.
ticular length of the cars to be determined by
the Postmaster General.
Mr.. Cameron Introduced a bill donatin Q
condemned cannon and cannon balls to the
Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial Associa.
ton.
Mr.. Sawyer introduced q bill to incorpora
tie the Southern Homestead migration Com
mission, giving power to lease, purchase
rent or sell large bodies Of lands anywhere
in the United States.
The naval appropriation bill was taken up
An amendment relative to the pay and EN-
ployment of retired officers was agreed to-
20 to 10.
An amendment providing that the act O.
1864, to promote the efficiency of the navy
| shall not be construed so as to retire any off
Ger before the age of SO, was agreed to.
| The bill having been ccncurred in in com
| mit,ee of the whole, was reported to the Sen
ate and the several amendments were con
| Cured in, except those restoring appropria
tions for certain clerks at several navy yards
which had been left ont by the House, were
rejected
The question was raised on concurring in
Mr.. Cragin's amendment relating to retired
naval officers when Mr.. Edmunds moved to
! strike out the provision giving them increas-
ed pay.
The vote on the motion showed that no
quorum was present and the Senate then ad-
journed.
HOUSE.
The message OF the President on affairs in
Utah, was referred to the judiciary commit.
tee.
The bill removing the political disabilities
of VIM Smith of Virginia was passed.
The bill providing for the equitable distri-
bntion of the Geneva award was taken up
and debated. All amendments were rejected
and the bill passed.
Mr.. Pendleton of r. l., reported bill to
have medals executed and presented to Capt.
Jared S. Crandall and others of Westerly,
R. l., for their gallantry in manning life
boat and fishing boat and saving 80 lives of
persons from the wreck of the steamer Metis,
on Long Island Sound, August 81, 1872,
which passed.
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MEXICO.

Matamoras, le. Last night the garrison a
fort Cosamala became dissatisfied with theil
treatment and long areas Of pay and deserted
in body, dragging the guns Of the fort te
the outside and dischargng them. The men
1000 in number, took all their arms. They
were pursued by cavalry.
1t is rumored that the Mexican government,
is preparing to remove Cortina, and a pro.
nunciamen.o is anticipated from him.
The Mexican commissioners express a de-
sire to settle all border troubles, and will ten.
der an opportunity for a joint investigation
on the upper Rio Grande.
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BOSTON ITEMS.

Boston, l5 Deaths In Boston for the pas
week we're $50. Seventeen of these were
from small pox.
The homoeodathic doctors who appealed
to the State Supreme court for an injunction
to restrain the Massachusetts Medical Soci.
ETY. from expelling them from that board,
have met with an adverse decision, the court
holding that the medical society has the right
to enforce its own rules.
Arrived, steamers Hecla, Liverpool, VIM.
Crane, Baltimore; Aries, Philadelphia.
About two inches of snow fell in this city
to-day and continues lightly this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-17

Rev. c. G. McCully of Halloweil, occupied
the pulpit Of the South Parish church of this
city yesterday, and delivered most able and
ennobling discourse to the large congrega-
ton on the Building Of the Christian Char
acter." His treatment of the subject was
clear, rational and scriptural; the sermon
was replete with fine thoughts, eloquenty
and conviucingly expressed, and no thought
tul listener could fa! to have been made bet.
ter by listening to it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-17

When dumb animals cry out their gladness
when cripples take up their beds and walk
when 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. lfebf-lm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-17

After what has already been said about the
Barnabee concert, to be given at Granite hall
on this evening, we need only call attention
to the fact. A rich feast is in store for those
who attend, and from the sale Of tickets thus
far, we should judge that fifteen hundred of
our citizens, those who are temporarily So
Journing with US, and good delegations from
Hallowell and Gardiner, intend to avail them
selves Of this feast
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Praying and kissing.

The other Sunday, says the legislative cor
respondent of the Biddeford Journal, David
Barker, the poet, attended church at st.
Marks, Episcopal, in this city, and during the
prayer of the rector, in the seat front of him
he saw little boy throwing kisses at little
girl in the opposite pew, whereupon he there
indited the following pretty lines:
This morn saw a stern man knecl
One of the holy order;-
He had white robe round him wrapped
With black upon the border.
Just at my front a roguish boy
Sat there among the many,
With laughing eyes-whose name learned
Was little Murray Dana.
And at my left, a cherub girl
Wore smiles as thick spatter;
While little Murray now and then,
Was throwing kisses at her.
PRAY on, stern man, God give you light
To you the task is given,
To guide our stumbling feet Alright,
And lead the way to heaven.
And you my boy, keep at your task
Till deaths cold chains have bound YOU;
With laughing eyes and merry heart
Throw kisses all around you;
For mid the throng that at the last
The gate of glory misses,
some may be found upon their knees
AS well as throwing kisses
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-17

Messrs. Hoyt, Fcgg = Breed Of Portland
publishers, have issued q circular stating that
they will hereafter publish the Maine State
Year Book on the first DAY of May of each
year, rather than at the time Of its previous
issue, thus making it correspond as nearly as
possible with the political year, and securing
full returns of town officers, &c. We also
notice that they are anxious to obtain cores
they have not aleady done so. We bespeak
for this highly useful work the favor of all
who wish to know more of the interests of our
growing State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-17

We learn from an advance notice, from the
business manager, Mr.. II. Morford, that the
popular performers, Messrs. Sheridan and
Mack, supported by good company, ara to
give their moral and temperance drama, ''The
Tipplcrs," in all the large towns and cities
Of the United States the ensuing season. In
the play is mingled tragedy and comedy to q
great degree, the whole teaching moral les
son in pleasing and instructive manner. The
exact date Of the coming Of this entertain
ment to this city will be announced in due sea-
son.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-17

Some unmitgated rascals in Brunswick
have been smashing the windows and break
ing in the doors of school house in that
town, and scattering the school books "to the
four winds of heaven They are rot only
opposed to all educational measures, but 90
the school house. These rascals ought TO live
in Whitefeld, under the shadow Of the
'ayenging sword"
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Obituary

Manchester, N. H., lG. Col. j. s. Chen.
cry, of the United States and Canada ex.
press, died at his residence in this city about
o'clock this morning, aftera long sickness.
He was about Is years Of age, The funeral
will take place on Tuesday, at IL m. He
leaves a widow and two sons. For many
years Col. Cheuery was leading democratic
politician of New Hampshire. He was a
man of marked peculiarities, great native
ability and widely known throughout the
State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-17

After this winter the occupation OF the
time .honored and important legislative COM
mittee on change Of name will be gone. Ac-
cording to an act of the present legislature,
whenever any person in the State desires to
change his or her name Except by marriage,
we suppose such person may petition there
for to the judge of probate of the county in
which he or she may reside; and such judge
of probate is authorized and empowered to
change the name Of the aforesaid party
To prevent the thing being done "on the sly, "
and great public calamity ems uing, the judge,
if he deems it cxpedient, is empowered to
give notice Of the petition for tlle change Of
name. So that hereafter Timothy Martin
Van Buren, Montgomery Tugmu ton, or Ex-
perience Perseverance Patience Starkwater
need not take the trouble of coming up to the
great and general court, for surgical op-
Grafton to be performed upon their names,
but can have the thing accomplished in a
quiet way at their county seats.
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Maine Central Railroad Company.

NOTICE is hereby given that the annual meeting
~ Of the stockholders of the Maine Central Rail-
road Company will he hell at the Town Hall in
Watervile, on Wednesday, the 18th LAY of Feb, A.
D., 1873, at eleven O'Clock in the forenoon, 10 ad
upon the following articles, viz.
lst. To hear the reports OF the Directors and
Treasurer, and act thereon.
I'd. To fix the number and make choiceef the
Board of Directors for the ensuing year.
Sd. To see fine Company viii change the By.
Laws SO as 10 hold the annual meeting hereafter on
the fourth Wednesday of March, instead OF the
fourth Wednesday of February.
Per order of the Directors.
febl2-.tld JOSIAH II. DRUMMOTD. Clerk.
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FINANCIAL 4 coirlr71oia1.
New York Produce narke,.

NEW YolK. Feb. Is.
COTTON -sales 9l3 bales: mid. uplanda q
TLOUR-saes $500; state 620as Is; round hoon
OHIO AslO 20; Western 4oe10 90 southern S0s
WHEAT 1000 bu; No. spring G. n n: uev
DO winter red and amber western 100 q up
.CORN-47o00; steamer eek Q 81: san esq + 81
oATs-sales 50 900 western nss7; new s. g.
PoRK-H SIX; prime. Is s7xe1l eQk
LAkD.ek ask kettle ensK; steam az ASK
BUITEk.state. 32e40 Western llel6
MA1SkEY :; Western free, 9ooeeK
COFFEE-17G20
G9x -S' -
MnLAssEs-N. o. 1875; Muscovado 4 2aeso;
clarified 20s3O.
SPTS TURPENTINE-67k
ROSIN-3 759
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 90 Q; refined, eelx
TALLOW-ak99
LINSEED OIL-S0
FRE!GHTS TO INTERCOLLEGIATE str 6kd:
a. Grain ID
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News From California.

San Francisco, 10. The agent of the Aus
trslian steamship line, has no apprehension
for the safety of the steamer Nevada, over
due II days. The steamer probably put in at
Honolulu for repairs, and will remain until
the arrival of the Moses Taylor
The steamer Japan arrived this afternoon.
She brings Hong Kong dates to the oath of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-17

Mr. Frank Barton of this city, has hand
some colt, eight months old, sired by Fear
naught, Jr., and which is almost perfect
type of the old Fearnaught. 1t promises
to become valuable horse. Mr.. Barton was
offered $3.50 for the colt when only week or
two old
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Weather..



OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER
Washington, Feb. l6-8 p. Nj.
The storm centre on the Middle Atlantic
coast will probably move northward to Cape
Cod by Monday morning, and thence north
ward to Nova Scotia.
Northeast winds with rain will continue on
Monday over New York and New England.
Northeast winds, backing to northwest will
prevail from the lower lakes to Lake Michi-
gan, with cloudy weather.
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two old.

We saw at Hendee's picture gallery the
other day, some large Photographic views of
scenes in and about the ancient city of Rome,
belonging to Rev. Fred. Sturgis of Gardiner.
10 one who cannot go to Rome "to do as the
Romans do a coed look at these magnificent
pictures is something of an equivalent for a
journey
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Railroad Accident.

Boston, lG. A. Scott, Is years old, was
killed on the Lowell railroad, near Cam
bridge, this forenoon, by being thrown from
car and the train running over him, COM
pletely severing his head from mis- body. He
was employed on the Concord road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-17
In Bankruptcy.

CREDITORS MEETING.-By order Of the District
Court for District of Maine, the third general
George Cowee. Bankrupts, will be held at Augusta
in said District, on the eth day Of February A.
fore Seth NAV, Esq, one of the Registers In Bank.
ruptcy in said District for the purposes named in
the twenty ighth section Of the Bankrupt act Of
March 2, 1857. N. W. FAkh, Assignee
Augusta, Feb. 10, 1873. lGl&wit
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Eoral ann State Mems.

On the pl2dge book of the Augusta Reform
Club, written in pencil, may be found the
following pledge: 81 hereby agree not to
swear, get mad, or tell lie for one year"
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BAN COR.

Bangor, Me-, lc. The ell and upper part
of Daniel Webster's house in this city, were
burned yesterday afternoon. Loss, $780,
Fully covered by insurance.
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Fire.

| Boston, lC. Fire this evening in the build
ing known as the Central Club House, on
| Washington street, damaged the building
and furniture $4,000. Insured.
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BELFAST.

Belfast, Me-, Is. The house and barn Of
Harrison P. Tabor, at Belmont Corner, a
few miles from this city were burned this af.
terneon. Loss about $1,000; supposed to be
covered by insurance
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monument as big as the grand pyramid
might be built of the teeth that have been ru-
ned by neglect. Shall this thing 60 in face
of the great fact that Sozodont is certain
preservatve of dental decay?
febl2teod&wlw
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We have received note from Nys. Lucre-
tia Howes of Lafayette, Indiana, widow,
asking for information concerning her late
husbands relatives. who she says live in Au-
gusta or the imlnediate vicinity. Her hus-
bands name was George Fuller Howes; his
relatives on his mothers side are named Dun
bar; his mothers name wac Sarah Howes.
We gladly publish this request of Mrs.
Should this meet the eye Of any of the mem.
bers of the family referred to, they will con-
fer a favor by communicating with Mrs.
Howes, whose address is as above stated.
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Cincinnati Produce Market

CINCINNATI Produce Market
CNcNNArI, Feb. Is.
NESS PORK-l3 25s135 50
winter TX
ders AZ. '~-,~s-
q sACON-shoulder. 5s5H; clear rib TX: sides
WHISKET- ass 80
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John Gatihey, former proprietor of low
concert saloon, in Buffalo, MY. was hung
on Friday for the murder of another rough
named Patrick Fahey
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House for Sale.

TWO STORY HOUSE and L, on Cushman street
l. north Of Stacyville, Augusta House 22X30,
L l5x24. Five rooms below and six above. Built
entirely new last year. viii be sold reasonable
terms. Apply TO the subscriber on the premises.
1ebl1-+u THOMAS NJ. ROLLINS.
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The spring catalogue of Butterick's patterns
of garments have been received and are ready
for distribution by Fuller & Capen. +&wlt
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Marrien.

In this city. 18th inst, by Rev. james II. Ecob
John Duion Of Augusta, TO Miss Abbie S. Parson
Of Alma.
In Topsham, 9Th inst, James F. CLANCY Of Tops
ham to Miss Lucy A. Small OF Brunswick.
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Chicago Produce Market.

CHICAGO, Feb. IL.
FLOUR-spring extras 5os $50
WHEAT-No. 2. l 209l 25k
CORN No. 9, 30g3l1
OATS-26k
RYE-No ., 85gG6
BARLEY-67Ha6 s for No.
MESS PORK-ll 70dl2 SIX
LARD-summer -; winter; kettle *,