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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-17
Congressional Proceedings.
WASHINGTON, d. C., Dec. l6

| UASnANdION, ~ ~ OSCs AO
SENATE.
Rules we're introduced to establish naval
iron ship building yards on the Atlantic coast.
Referred to Naval Committee.
bill to facilitate the repemption of mutt
lated bank notes. Referred to Financial
Committee.
Billfepealins tax of 10 per cent. on bank
notes circulation was reported on adversely
and the committee was discharged.
Went into executive session.
At o'clock the doors were opened and the
House resolution to adjourn over during the
holidays from Friday next, and the House bill
repeating the bankrupt act, were read the frst
time and laid over until tomorrow.
Adjourned.
HOUSE,.
Mr.. Hale of Me-, from the select commit
tee on salaries, reported back bill, the first
section Of which repeats all the provisions of
the Act of March Sd, 1878, which increase
the salary or compensation of senators, rep
resentatives and delegates in Congress, or Of
any officer or employee of the government,
| except so far as relates to the Judges of the
Supreme Court and to the President of the
United States during his present term of Of
ice. The second section provides that here
after the compensation of senators, represen-
tives and delegates in Congress shall be at the
rate of $500 per annum, and this shall be in
lieu of all allowances except actual and nee
essary individual travelling expenses coming
to and returning from the national capital
once every session, which shall be paid to
every senator, representative and delegate,
on the same being certified by him to the
proper accounting officer, and the salary or
compensation of all officers and employees of
the government subject to the exceptions
named in section one shall hereafter be the
same as they were prior to the passage OF the
act of 1873. The third section requires the
Secretary of the Treasury to cover into the
Treasury all sums that may remain undrawn
or that have been received as increased COM
pensation, which shall or may have come into
his possession by the return thereof.
Dir. kasson of Iowa, a member of the COM
mittee, offered an amendment providing that
senators, representatives and delegates of the
43 Congress who received compensation since
the 4th of March, 1873, in accordance with
the Act Of 1873, shall hereafter be paid only
such equal monthly instalments as shall in
aggregate make their compensation for the
whole Congress equal to the amount fixed 10
this law.
Mr.. Butler of Mass. asked to offer an
amendment to Mr.. Kasson's, providing further
that members of any Congress and who re-
ceived back pay under the acts passed at that
Congress, shall have the amount Of such back
pay deducted from the amount due them for
this Congress. General laughter and hand
| clapping over the House)
A question was taken on Mr. Buffers
amendment and was rejected. Yeas l2l,
nays 1919.
After motion to adjourn was defeated, the
House adopted Mr.. kasson's amendment.
Yeas l72, nays II.
Without further progress the House adj
journed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-17

Stillwell, Esq, Of Bangor, Fish COM
|er of the State, was in this city yes
IA. w. Wildes, one of the Railroad
ssioners, was in the city yesterday.
Id a pleasant call yesterday from W.
hy, ESQ, editor of the Somerset Re-
Hall, in his Portland lecture, referred
porters, and the saucy fellows talk
John S. Snow, representative elect
.llowell, has just recovered from an
typhoid fever.
Cutting is presiding at the session of
C. for Knox County.
d Powers, son Of the late Hiram
possessing the artistic genius of his
as been spending some time in Bos-
70 he has made several models for
! after his return to Rome.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-17
FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL.
New York Money Market.
New York, Dec. lG.
EVENING REPORT

EVENING REPORT.
Wall street was active to-day. Various rumors
and reports, founded ON Washington telegi ans,
caused an advance early in the day, which was
subsequently partially lost, and an unsettled feel
ing prevailing IN all financial circles.
Foreign exchange closed weak at reduct Of n
to u per cent. on both classes of sterling.
Gold has been actively excited, with further ad.
vance ranging between iih sll2h.
Government bonds active. In late dealings clos.
ed h CHEST prices OF Say.
State bonds very quiet.
Money ruled easy all day at per cent.
Clearing House statement:
Currency exchange $6s. 446 ,5as
balances 2.6S5,076
Gold exchange 4,2ll,53
- Balances l0l 1851
The rate, paid for carrying to-day were i3a
and per cent. gold.
The assistant treasurer paid out to day $4,000 on
account OF interest and $4,000 in redemption of
$40 bonds.
The operations in the Gold Exchange Bank to-
day were:
Gold balances $l.454 l03
Currency balances l.l7s9 s
Gross clearances s0.166 900
United States Skies (coupons), 1881, l20<
I" 52Os, 1862, us
/" g 1864, ll7x
1865 nix
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Chicago Produce Market.
Chicago, Dec, l6,

Flour firm fair demand. Extra spring 25a5 Is
Wheat unsettled lower. No. mixed SIX cash
~ JAN; 5l,s Feb: New so; New rejected Is Old
81. ~
Oats fair demand; lower. 3st. No . spot; 3ss,
Jau.: rejected 451.
Rye quiet; unchanged Il for o.2.
barIey duil; lower. No. fell 1879. No. spring
demand active; prices advanced I05
fork dull; declined IL spot 1850 Feb.
Lara lar demand; lower -, bid spot sales; 81
Bulk meats steady. Partly cured loose shoulder
% snort mid ~ short clear mid g.. ss; fully
cured packed = higher Green inca steady.
for shoulders; 90 for rough sides, Hams X as,s
~ and 10 bs average. Dressed hogs fair demand
Whiskey scarce; higher; 95a96.
Alcohol scarce; firm held SIS.
Freights-Corn to Buffalo -; wheat
Receipts-74 0O0 -four; Is 600 wheat; les 900 corn
LOW oats; 5,V0o rye; ~ ,OO0 barley.
shipments - 1900 -four; l23, 600 wheat; 2,0OO
corn 7,ooo oats: 5000 barley; 900 rye.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-17

A distressing cough causes the friends Of
the sufferer almost a. much pain ~ the suf.
ferer himself, and should receive immediate
attention. DR.. Wistars Balsam Of Wild
Cherry speedily cures coughs. colds, inhuen.
"a, sore throat, &c. It will always relieve
consumption, and in many well-attested cases
has effected perfect cure. deod&w1w
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ANpRoscoonfH.


Ezekiel Treat, Livermore, Trial Justice
John Larrabee, "
CUMBERLAND.
Manasseh Smith, Portland, J. P. @
Enoch Knight
KENNEBEC.
Albert c. Underwood, Fayette, j. P. @
Jos. X. Clark, China,
James L. Stoddard, Gardiner, Not. Pub
KNOX.
A. s. Rice, Rockland, J.P. @
Geo. II. M. Barrett, Rockport.
LINCOLN.
James A. Reed, Wiscasset,
OXFORD.
VIM. X. Kimball, Paris,
PENoBscoT
D. NJ. Howard, Bangor,
SAoADAHoc.
c. w. Larabee, Bath,
SOMERSET.
Peter Walker, Bridgton.
VIM. Jones, Arson. Fish Warden. &c.
WALDO.
Sargent A. Gotta, Thorndike, J. P. @
WASHINGTON.
John Plummer, Addison,
Newell Rumery, Jonesport, Not. Pub.
YORK.
Edward E. Bourne, Kennebunk, J. P. Q.
John Bennett, Parsonsfield,
New YORK CRY.
Harold A. Bagley, No. Wall ST., CONS OF
Deeds.
EMPIRE OF Russia.
James Vincent Russell Swami, City Of Mos
COW, Com'r of Deeds, &c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-17

y sale.
sale of Fancy Articles and Christmas
ltions by the Ladies Of the Winthrop
Universalist Church, opened yesterday
lon and attracted crowd Of buy ers.
gularity and elegance Of the display
Sarked attention. The Christmas dec
., the fancy wreaths and crosses, also
&c collection of plain wreaths, found a
sale to 60 into many pleasant homes.
le continues to-day, forenoon, after
I'D evening. Those who desire to pur-
bhould 60 in season. Judging by the
nee yesterday there will be no lack of
(rs to-day, and the sale will be great
1t will be seen by advertisement
sale is at W. X. Lancey's store, OPP
be post. office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-17

J. b. Bell Of this city, is to deliver
course oflectures on "Tumors," before
piston University. This University was
ed in 1869, by Isaac Rich, Esq, who
|athed, we think, ten million dollars for
Establishment and support. 1t has an
ant endowment and it is intended to
it one of the very best educational in
pms in the land-not excepting Harvard
9. The departments Of Theology and
re already fully established, and also
music. The Literary department is
fully established. Ii is a fact quite
rant that the Medical School, organized
inter, has been placed under the control
Homeopathic branch of the profession.
course Of lectures is now in progress.
heologica school is under the care Of
thodists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-17
FROM NEW YORk.

New York, lG. A Chicago despatch says
an investigation made of the books Of the
city treasurer, David A. Gage, shows him to
be short $3.50, 200, in addition to $4,000
locked up in suspended banks.
The coal dealers complain of light bust
ness on account of extraordinary mildness of
the weather. The difference in sales of coal
now aud at the corresponding period last
year is estimated at several thousand tons
per day in this city alone.
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NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE
Daily gtnnebee aonrnal.
ROCKLAND.

Rockland, l6. The officers of Claremont
Commandery of Knights Templar were in
stalled last night by R. E. G. Commander J.
". Ballou Of Bath. At the close Of the in
stallation services, an elegant silver water
set, consisting of ice pitcher, salver, goblets
and bowl, were presented to the retiring emf
ment commander, Leander Weeks, in behalf
of the Sir knights Of Claremont Command
cry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-17
WASHINGTON.

Washington, l6. Owing to the death, at a
late hour last night, of Col. Frederick Dent,
the father Of Mrs. Grant, no formal meeting
of the Cabinet was held tot day, nor were any
visitors received by the President. The de-
ceased was in his SSth year. He complained
yesterday of being unwell, but no
alarming symptoms were apparent until a
short time before his DEATH which occurred
without struggle. The remains will be de-
posted in the family lot at St. Louis.
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19ifD.

In this city, 18th inst, at the residence of Moses
Wells Ripley Cro~el Esq, OF Minneapolis, Mimi,
aged SO yeats, months.
In Norway, Mrs. Doct. Danforth. aged 70 years.
In Albion 9Th inst, Samuel Webb aged IS years.
In Fairfield Sd inst Jennie Osburn, aged - yrs.
At Fairfield CO.. ner, 18th ult., Mrs. Anna E., wife
of James w. Noble, aged 40 years.
In Vassalboro eth inst, Mrs. Lucinda r., wife Of
Elbridgc Crawford.
In Woodstock, at the home of her brother, 18th
ult., Mrs. Eta r., vile of VIM. Godthwait, (of
Colby University and daughter OF Rev. Nj. Law.
renee aged So years and months.
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FROM CALIFORNIA.

San Francisco, l6. The democrats 10 eau
Gus last night nominated Farley for United
States Senator for the long term, and Judge
Hagar for the short term. Hager was for
some years judge of one of the district courts
of this CITY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-17
WEATHER..

WAR DEPARTMENT, }
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER. !
Washington, Dec. l6,-S p. NJ.
For New England and the Middle States,
light and gentle southeasterly to southwest
erly winds and partly cloudy weather will
prevail, with less pressure and q slight rise
Of temperature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-17
Supreme judicial COurt.--DanfOrthJ J. Pre-
siding.

Su preme JUDICIAL NOurts-OahAOrtnS d Free
siding.
TUESDAY, Dec. 10th.
Bradbury ct ais. vs.. Cony. The jury took
the p. pers this morning, and after being out
two hours returned with verdict in favor of
the an,ifs. The trial has been one of the
lon (, ct during the term, having begun Thurs
day morning and terminated at III o'clock this
forenoon. The verdict, if it should not again
be set aside by the full court upon questions
Of law, which the dett's counsel undoubtedly
have in reserve, establishes the dividing line
between the Bradbury and Smith block and
the Cony House, as the centre of the partition
wall. The trial has been conducted through
out with great thoroughness and ability. and
as was to be expected some irritation was en-
gendered by the sharp hits given and taken on
both sides. This. however. will vanish as
speedily as it came. 1t Is difficult to see how
the verdict can work any positive injury to
Cony or his successors, while for the plain
tiffs it merely changes an easement in which
they would probably never have been dis
turbed, into an absolute title.
In the trial of Burbank VS.. Hallowell, com
menced last evening, the testimony is nearly
closed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-17

The Office Of the Coburn Land Company is
cw in the rooms formerly occupied by DR..
second flight, corner of Water
nd Bridge streets, in the rear of the Office of
be Kennebec Land and Lumber Company.
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FOREIGN.

Herald Special.
Paris, l6. A despatch from the New York
Herald correspondent at Madrid says that
CASTELAR, made an official call on Minister
Sickles to day. accompanied by the Secretary
of State, and made a formal announcement
OF the surrender of the Virginius and pris-
oners. The utmost cordially prevailed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-17
Bronchitis and ConsumptiOn-Letter from
DR.. Crane.
HALIFAX, N. s.

HALIFAX, N. s.
JAMES l. FELLOWS, ESQ.
DEAR SIR: From general knowledge Of
the prominent ingredients of your Compound
Syrup of Hypophosphites, l formed such
favorable opinion as to be induced to recon-
mend it to my patients as preferable, and
more convenient than my own prescriptions
Of the Hypophosphites. For several years
have continued to prescribe it, in many cases
with very beneficial results. Since, upon
solicitation, you kindly afforded me more
intimate knowledge OF the composition ofyour
Compound Syrup of Hypophosphites, | have
used it freely in my practice, both in diseases
of the Chest, as Consumption and Bronchitis,
etc., and in infantile diseases of the prin0
ria, or Stomach and Bowels. with eminent
success, considering it superior to any similar
preparation yet offered to the public. Thank
ing you for your kind information,
! remain. yours truly.
CHANDLER CRANE, NJ. ID.
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NEW IIAMP SIIIKE.

Exeter, l6. fire broke out in the stable
of the Elm House at Pennington last night,
and burned that and the shoe mandatory Of
Charles Thurston, adjoining. Loss about
$4,000. The contents of the stable were
saved, but the furniture Of the hotel was bad
ly damaged by removal. The fire was plain
ly seen at Portsmouth, more than 20 miles
distant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-17

Christmas geese and turkeys are being
Fought into market. The most of the lots
Re in very good condtion-some fat-while
fhers are mere frames, and show the direful
Fleets of the panic
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-17

be regular session of the County Com
toner's began yesterday. Their principal
ness will be the examination of accounts
bills of costs against the county; theex-
lation also Of the books and vouches Of
County Treasurer and settling with him.
desirable that all demands upon the treas
which are due and payable, should be
pnably presented to the Commissioners
Allowance.
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It tho State House.

|overnor and Council met yesterday
engaged nearly all day on routine
4 A hearing was given last evening
kioek, on the Somerset county cleo
4 which has excited so much interest
ssiou. Mr.. Knowlton appeared for
sell, the republican candidate for
commissioner, and Messrs. Webster
ibury, for Mr.. Cragin, the demo-
hdidate. Both candidates are on the
! 1t 10 thought that decision on the
be reached to-day.
,vernor has made the following NOM
punder date of Dee. 10th:
STATE.
lard p. Roberts, Sanford, Sol. Mar.
hmiah Hill, Lyman. "
I'M. Payne, Portland,
N. Payne, Eastport, "
b. Williams, Kittery, "
b. Small, Cherryfeld, ="
n Woodbury., Pembroke, "
T. Chase, Lewiston, "
lodsdon, Bangor, J. +. z.
ldes, Skowhegan, Railroad Com'r.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-17

Boswofth havins secured d Services ~
Mr.. Niles - Cutter, 10 turning out safmeats
equal to Boston, with the saving of twenty.
i've per cent.
December 16, 1878. dsc18-fu
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-17

ID now Messrs. Wadsworth & Smith, not
outdone by any Of their competitors,
secured the services of frst class Bos-
cutter, who is giving the people Gifts"
|ut stint. We know Of people who make
ional trips to Boston, and patronize
bn tailors, because there they are most
. sure of excellent fits. To supply this
ency in the home trade, and make peo-
ay at home. and patronize their home
hants, the enterprising firm above named
secured the services OF Mr.. Osborn, who
excellent reputation as a fashionable
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-17

Payments Of subscriptions to the Daily Kenasbec
Journal, and the weekly KeNnebec Journal, may be
made in Hallowell, to Mai. e. HOWELL, Postmas.
Orders for subscriptions and advertising will also
be received by him. III
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-17

Renne's Psin-Killing Magic Oil 10 one Of
the best things We know Of for clergyman's
sore throat, or for headache, or soreness Of
the stomach or side. and mixed with soft wa
ter it makes q splendid eye water, for weak
or inAamed or sore eyes. Try It and see.
1tdAw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-17

Ne are glad to learn that tickets to both
hrses of lecture. in this city, are selling
II. There is no reason why both courses
|uld not be handsomely patronized; they
both far above the average and deserving
most liberal patronage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-17

"If ever cease to love" Adams3n's Boz
tanic Cough Balsam, shall prove unsratefal
to one of the best remedies on earth.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-17

The County Commissioners are in session
the court house, passing upon the closing
10 for the year. The duties of the new
mmissioner, d. H. Thing, Esq, of Mt.
rnon, will begin on the LIST of January.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-17

Cincinnati Produce Market.
Cincinnati. Dec. lG.
PROVlSlONS-steady,
POKk-9I5 rs
LARD-steam SkaX; kettle s1sgx.
BULK MEATS-shoulders 5* q; clear rib sides
*: clear sides 7s5-.
BACON shoulders 5.a-; clear rib sides 6,s Q
-; clear sides S-9
WHISkEY-2a-.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-17

Prof. M. c. Millikep, now of Worcester,
ass, writes US that he shall be in Augusta
b first week in January, to attend to tunisg
hnos. Orders should oe left at J. Frank
|erce's music store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-17

rhe ladies of St. Marks announce a sale
mus cale to come of on Thursday after.
IN and evening, at the house of Col. Lam
4 on Winthrop street. The articles Of
ID 1t these sales are always elegant, useful
seasonable, and with the added attraction
be musicale, will draw large numbers of
Friends Of the society.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-17

IIendee has the largest stock Of carved
brackets and fancy wall pockets on tho Ken.
nebec, at very low prices. decl6+n
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Local anu State Menus.

The fine house on Chestnut street, now oc-
upied by Captain Wyman. is advertised in
ur columns. 1t is a bargain at $4,000
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PENNSYLVANIA.

Pit,sburg, l6. The vote polled to day on
the question Of the adoption of the new con-
sttulion was largely in favor Of adopting it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-17

Wadsworth & Smith have secured the ser.
vices Of 4. V. Osborn, u frst class artist OF
Boston, who will have charge of the cutting
department. decl7-tf
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PORTLAND.

Portland. l6. Steamship HISTORIAN, from
Liverpool 4th. arrived at $50 this morning
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Seth Williams Post No. IS,
e. A. r.

A Special Meeting of the above Post will be
"A holden at their Hall in Daiby Block, on Sat
urday the Goth inst at * O'Clock. to elect officers
for the ensuing year and fer the transaction OF 9TH
er important business. Comrades are earnestly re.
quested to be present.
BY order of the Post Commander.
A. l.. SMITH, Adjutant
Augusta. Dec. II, 1873.
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#arrtfn.

In Alma, 9Th inst. John Nc Lean 10 Mrs. Caroline
NJ. Nelson, both of Alma.
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dsc16-ttf

N-Go to Dolliver Pishon's for Nice
Brackets and Fancy Cabinet Ware. nov26tlm
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Lo9 T.

T OST on Water St., Tuesday, Worsted Scarf
i motlle center, bright ends. The fHder will
please leave it at this ofice and get his reward
decl7 t5t* &C. VOSMUS.
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Notice.

lNHE Stockholders OF The Granite National Bank
/ of Augusta, will hold their annual meeting
for the election Of Directors, and for transacting
any other legitimate business, at their Banking
Room in Augusta on Tuesday, the thirteenth day
of January, 1874, at ten o'clock In the forenoon.
WIN. 7. JOHNSON, Cashier.
Augusta, Dec. l6, 1873. Ut