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Daily Kennebec journal., 1873-05-02

argued by R. M. Corwine, special assistant
attorney general, for the United States, and
Gen. Butler and Mr.. N. Wilson for the libel
lants. The case is heard on an appeal from
the recent order of Judge Humphrey for pay
ment of the commissioners award of S2GS, 900
or 5000 per man.
TREASURY BALANCES.
The following were the balances in the
treasury to-day:
Currency, s3,8iG,8l
Special deposits of legal tenders
for the redemption of certif-
Gates of deposit, $4,000, 900
Coin, 76,l51, 1920
Coin certificates, 26, 800
Legal tenders outstanding, 351, $780, ,9S2
The postoffice department to-day awarded
the contract for mail messenger service in
New York city for four years from the first
of July next, to Amzie S. Dodd, the present
contractor, at S53, ,3s9 per annum. The SER
vice consist in carrying the mails between
the various depots and landings and the city
post office.
Instructions have been given for the des-
patch of the mail to Bermuda by the steamer
Florida from New York on the third inst.
The commissioner of patents has extended
the patent of Andrew Spring of Hyde Park,
Mass, for lathe for turning irregular forms,
and refused the application for the extension
Of the patent of James c. Cook Of Bridge
port, Conn, for the manufacture of webbing.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1873-05-02
FOREIGN.

Lisbon, |. The mail steamer brings dates
from Rio Janerio to the 10th ult. A misun-
derstanding had arisen among the ministers
on the policy to pursue in a dispute between
the Clergy and Free Masons, which was be-
coming serious.
The yellow fever has almost disappeared
from Rio and other towns OH the coast.
The revolutionary movement in Paraguay
is suppressed.
London, l. Dispatches from Sidney states
that the Postmaster General of New South
Wales has been authorized to proceed t.
Washington and make arrangements for a
permanent mail service between Canada ard
Australia.
M Barodots election continues to cause
anxiety in Paris. The government i. pre-
pairing constitutional bills TO be submitted to
| the assembly. The tenor of all the Paris ad-
vices received from Paris, have indicated
that serious conflict is threatened.
Later adviccs from Spain show that the
rumors of the shooting of thk Cure of Santa
Cruz is incorrect.
Several engagements are reported between
small parties of Carlists snd the Republ-
cans.
The Cerlist chiettains Dorregary and Lis
saraga, with three thousand men, have moved
into the valley Of Bostan. The exhausted
iesouiScS Va tHe country IenueFs frequent
| movements necessary.
Vienna, L. The exhibition was inaugural.
ed to-day by the Emperor of Austria, in the
presence of members of the Imperial family,
royal and illusirious guests, State and civic
dgnitaries. The weather was unfavorable,
but the crowds from all parts of the world
who witnessed the imposing ceremonies W ere
| immense, filling the rotunda and transepts Of
the building and portions of the ground sur
rounding it.
Rome, l. The King has been in consulta.
ton to- day with the leaders of politics, with
respect to the formation of new cabinet
No choice has yet been made of u prime min
lister.
+ Signor Laza, president of the late ministry
day asked the chamber of deputies to ad.
Journ till Monday, by which time he hoped
the new cabinet would be announced. Both
houses will suspend their sitting as request
ed.
Berlin, l. The upper House of the Pru-
sian Diet finally passed the bill for the regu-
lation and control of the clergy by large
MAJ JOrity.
The Hague, /. The minister of the colo
MES rend to the second chamber to day dis
patch from Padang, announcing that the
| troops of the expedition against Atcheen had
all embarked on the fleet near that city with
out molestation from the Atchinees.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1873-05-02
New YORK, May |
New York Produce Market.
New YoRE, May

.OiTON sales 1883 Jaies. mid. uU!ands %.
FLOUR-sa!es ZOO; state 90sS -. round h0oI
Ohio 906l0 80; Western 9Oal0 j0;Southeln co 9
]. 40
WHEAT 81, 900 hu, NJ. ; spring tIsl,l. new
do 81; winter reG and amber western lS0 q
%
CORN ojC0o, steamer y q 53la san cs d
80
OATs-sales 81 00o white state 53a55r western
81 95i
PORK 20 co, prime Is 25gls -
bARD-e l-l6a9le Kettle sa!i4 steam g4 10 .
BUTTEk-staLe SG3 $50 Western 1884
WiilSEEf Western free so 9liy
NCE-Caioiina, IA Hsts
COFE EE-Rio lS9Iy4
suGAR-Peto hico. 'hs7A. MusooVaho, 5
Ls4
MOLAssEs-N. q. Gsa7O; Muscovado a2sSo
clarified 20a30.
SPTS TURPENTINE- j3-a
kOSiN-3 - .
Observation-Disclosures, 9sl0la: retne,t, 20 q
2043
lALLOW->sl ga
FRElGIITS To LIVERPOOL--Coiton str. I'd
per sail god; Grain per str. 51,d; corn per str
q; Grain I'll
Daily Kennebec journal., 1873-05-02
NEWS By MAIL.

j. II. Manley, Of this city, was appointed
on Wednesday internal revenue agent for
| New England.
There was heavy snow storm in Utah Oh
! Wednesday.
The Western Conference of Unitarian
churches began its annual session at Chicago
on Wednesday.
The trial Of the homnopaths by the Mass
Medical Society continued on Wednesday
with closed doors. No great progress was
made.
The Rev. John Atwood of New Boston,
New Hampshire, died on the 2Sth aged n
years He was formerly prominent poli,i-
can
Gen. Gillen's official report of the last Mo-
doc slaughter puts the losses at 4 officers and
l3 enlisted men killed or missing and two
officers and six enlisted men wounded.
The woman suffrage bill before the English
House OF Commons was defeated Wednesday
-222 to l55.
Richard Petit, Philadelphia lawyer shot
himself on Tuesday to escape his marriage
on Wednesday.
Israel S. Temple has been promoted from
clerk to head postal clerk on the Boston &
Albany railroad. George S. Evans and Fred
A Harrington have been appointed assistant
postal clerks on the New York Boston road.
Chas. ii. Vaughn has been appointed post
master at Pomfret, Me.
Hon. James Brooks, whose death was an
nounced yesterday, was born at Portland,
November 10, 1910, and graduated at Water
vile College COLBY University in 1881. lie
won his education and achieved distinction in
the face OF poverty, being left almost desti-
tute at an early age. He began to teach
school at sixteen, was afterwards q newspa-
per correspondent, and it is claimed that he
originated the system of Washington CORE
spondence. In 1885 he was member of In,
Maine legislature, and year later estab
lished the New York Express. Ho was
member of the New York Assembly in isis
and of the thirty first, thirty-sceond, thirs,
eighth, thirty ninth, fortieth, forts- frst an
forty-second congresses. He was also del
gate TO the New York constitutional convel
tion in 1867.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1873-05-02
ne John Owens Night.

FThat John F.. Owens will b. honofed at
'anite Hall tonight with such an audience
! greeted Edwin Booth and Joseph Jefferson,
! have no manner OF doubt. He has gained
Reputation in this and other countries which
aces him unmistakably among the foremost
medians now upon the stage. This will be
ordinary night at Granite Hall, and ere1y
jnirer of good acting ought to be aware OF
tt fact. 1t may be the last chance they will
I've for seeing the eminent comedian. \
acial train will be run on this evening from
;rdiner and IIallowell, to return after the
tertainment, leaving Gardiner at o'clock,
ri Hallowell at I 30.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1873-05-02
TELEGRAMS IN BRIEF.

st. Louis, l. The Supreme Court has de-
clared unconstitutional an act of the legisla-
ture establishing what is known here as the
''West City limits" and which has since been
added to the city as the 18th ward. The act
also provided for board of pork commission
ers with power tur purchase or condemn land
for pork purposes.
The American public health association as
sembled here this morning. DR.. Stephen
Smith of New York, occupied the chair.
Doctors Elisha Harris and Z. II. Jaynes
were chosen secretaries, and a committee of
business was appointed.
Cleveland, o., /. The North Western
Convention of the Episcopal Church met
yesterday, Bishop Bedell presiding. Reso-
lutions were offered and referred to increase
the missionary work OF the convention at
least fifty per cent. in the coming year.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1873-05-02
IfAy ANA.

iiavanJ, |. thv commander Of the Eng
lish gun boat Ployer, after consulting with
the British consul at Santiago De Cuba, sailed
for M4zani!lo and arrived there to-day.
The commander yolitely asked the authorities
to deliver up o'keliey, promising to carry
him TO Jamacia and guaranteeing that he will
not return to Cuba. The Mazanillo author-
ties consulted Capt. Gen. !iettain by tele-
graph, who answered that il was impossible
to grant the commanders request, that he
was powerless to alter the laws of the coun-
try and that the trial mus. proceed according
to law.
Captain General Cahall has sailed for
Spain.
Gen. Portilla will assume command of the
eastern, and Tajardo of the central depart
ment.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1873-05-02
|.xseIlninate the Eorers.

/ Now just ''go' for the borers thatinfest the
|'ple trees. If left to commit their depreda-
ions unchecked, they will soon make kind
|ig wood of the tree that you have nursed
|ith the most tender care. Look sharply for
/ cir chips encircling the trees, and then with
sharp instrument chase the rascals from
cir "lava beds" and to their destruction
ien if you have to pursue them to the heart
|, the tree. This is just the time of year for
| llecting the annual tax Of these yarmints,
Fd making them forfeit their lives for their
ppaid rent and board.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1873-05-02
WASHINGTON.

Washington, /. The supreme court post
poned to- day until October the application OF
the counsel of eX. Gov. Yarmouth for allow
ance of appeal from the decision of Judge
Durrell in the Louisiana case, and gave
leave 10 Phillips, counsel for Yarmouth, to
file the record and other papers. A number
of decisions of minor importance were rem
dered and the court adjourned to the second
Monday in October.
In the supreme court of the district of~Co-
iumbia in general term to-day, the case OF
county claims of Admiral Farrigul and OFF,
GERS and men of the west gulf squadron was
Daily Kennebec journal., 1873-05-02
Maine Manufacturing News.

1t is stated that the project for the estab
lshment Of a cheese factory at West lIamp-
den has failed
A pocket book mandatory has been start
ed at Woodford's Corner.
Messrs. ID. Knowlton < Co. Of Camden
have contracted to furnish one hundred sets
of car wheels and axle of the continental
gauge" for the +. & n. A. Railway, for use
when the track has been narrowed. Messrs
Knowlton & Co. will also build large num-
Der of box cars for this road.
Messrs. Jewett & Bennett of Glead are re-
building their steam mill, which was destroy
ed by fire few weeks ago, and have it near
ly completed. They are about to put il
machinery to work up poplar into slaves
and will soon have grist-mll in operation
Daily Kennebec journal., 1873-05-02
AFTERNOON TELEGRAM MS.

New York. /. Vienna specials say that
the Prince Of Wales, accompanied by Prince
Arthur, visited the exposition buildings yes
terdav.
There are about 1000 loads of articles yet
to he unladen for the exposition, only 200 of
which can be unladen. The opening cere-
monies viii be entirely devoid of military
display.
BY the explosion Of a boiler in Durant's
sugar works in 81 street last evening, one
man was fatally and two were seriously in
iured.
y visit to several representative shoe deal
ers does not confirm the representations OF
the Crispins on strike. Many dealers men
toned having conceded the terms demand
ed. say that they only conceded conditional
upon all their branch CT the trade agreeing.
The trade is now said to be very dull, and
there will be no difficulty in obtaining substi-
tutes for the strikers.
\ 81. Albans, VT, despatch says that sub
scription books were opened there yesterday
to the stock of the Central Vermont railroad
which is to take the place of the Vermont
Central railroad, which latter is now in legal
difficulty. The charter for new organiza-
tion was obtained of the last legislature. In
two hours over 50 600, 900 were subscribed,
the parties being the New Iork people inter-
csted in the New York, Boston & Montreal
railroad, which will be united with the Cen
trail Vermont and the leased lines Of the late
Vermont Central read.
Washington, /. The case of Mr.. Brooks
was so peculiar that his widow has consented
to allow post mortem examination to be
made at which the physicians of the district
have been requested to be present. The re-
mains will be taken to New York o.night
and buried from Christ's church on Saturday
of which the deceased had been Il member
80 years.
Louisville, ky.,l. About midnight Tues
day crowd gathered around the Mercer
county Jail at Harrodburg, aroused the jailor
demanded an entrance, took out negro boy,
carried him short distance from the town
and hanged him. Nearly year ago he was
sentenced to imprisonment for an attempt to
commit 4 rape. The jailor permitted him to
go after his COW every evening, and one day
last " eek he made second attempt on the
person of little colored gitl lie was found
hanging dead yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1873-05-02
Marine News.

New York, /. Steamship Francis Wright
hence for Wilmington, N. C, was sunk at
sea, May lst. The shaft of the port engine
was broken on the 18th of April in the stern
stufing box, causing leak which The vigor.
Gus working Of the pumps were unable to
stop. The vessel snnk in fifteen minutes af-
ter being abandoned. The boats were pick
ed up at daylight by schooner John kelso,
which brought the schooner here. The Fran
els Wright was built at Fairhaven in 1865,
and was $50 tons.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1873-05-02
FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL.
New York Money Market.
EVENING REroRT.
New York, May |

EVENING REroRT.
HE monetary situation Is marked by increased
stingcncy and high rates Of interest ranging from
l-16ih to fourth per diem. There was heavy
calling in Of loans by banks holding city funds, rs
the corporation is paying out nearly three millions
interest and other Obligations. Express compa-
mes bought 81 800 coo in currency. Legal tenders
outstanding show a decrease of S5,4J0C00. Gold
quiet and lowers closing at ll6a and ll6;s. Ster-
linS exchange dull, los and I0s3s for sixty
days and lo9.4 and 1884 for sight. Loans and I
per cent gold. Clearings s55,oCo00o. Treasury
di-bursments $4,000. Custom receipts 1920 coo.
Governments one.quarter better and firm State
bonds dull
Daily Kennebec journal., 1873-05-02
,inful Shooting Accident.

Last Wednesday, while Mr.. Loander BAL
Hi and cousin were in u boat in Wcbbcr'S
nd in Vassalboro', fishing and shooting, the
| mer in raising his gun with the muzzle
|snted towards him, by some accident re-
we'd the charge in his right arm. The con-
Its entered near his wrist and passed out
his elbow, completely demolishing the ul-
and mutilating his forearm in a horrible
fnner Drs. Gates of Vassalboro', Crooker
kiugusta, and Thayer of Watervil!e, were
Consultation and decided that amputation
I've the elbow would be necessary. The
outation was to be made Thursday after
fn. Mr.. Ballard is a young man about
fltccn years of age, and son Of the late
bert Ballard of Vassalboro.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1873-05-02
BOSTON ITEMS.

Boston l. Arrived. steamers VIM. Law
renee, Baltimore, and Hercules, Philadelphia
brig Tevor, Cierfugos.
The mother of n. p. Banks died yesterday
in Waltham.
In Acton Monday night, Frank Stevens
visited his stable under the impression that
horse thieves were there, and shortly after
his wife started to look for him ana in the
darkness he shot her for burglar, it is feared
inflict!ng Il mortal wound.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1873-05-02
The Maine Central-Bridge Building
Change of Routc.

|
| Change of Etoutc.
| \ meeting of the Directors of the Maine
| Central Railroad was held in Portland on
| Tuesday and Wednesday, called on account
of the loss Of portion of the bridge at Ken
dals Mills. rumor has been published in
some of the papers that the road from this
| city to Kendalls Mills was to be discontinued,
and a road built from Augusta to Belgrade in
stead. 1t was nothing but an idle rumor. Had
| the Directors the disposition to do that thing,
| they lack the legal right. Parties on the line
| have certain vested rights that they would be
ready to assert in such contingency. The
| rumor furnished a sensational item for the
| newspapers, and that is the whole oft
Various propositions were discussed in
board of Directors, at the meeting, but we
| understand that the Directors are decidedly
| IN favor Of plan something like this: To
lay a track on the east side of the river, from
Winslow to Benton, opposite kendalls Mills,
distance Of three miles, which will enable
the company to dispense with the bridge, a
portion of which was recently burned. This
bridge was 2200 feet in length, said to be the
largest railroad bridge in New England, and
it cost "a mint Of money" to keep it in repair.
This plan will save rebuilding in a short time
the old and rickety bridge at Waterville, as
well as the one at Kendalls Mills The new
piece Of road from Winslow, up the east side
of the river, strikes the old Maine Central
road at Benton, and gives direct route to
Bangor, without crossing the river twice, at
Watery!le and kendalrs Mills Now how
are the public at Waterylle, Skowhegan,
Lewiston, kendall's Mills Sc, to be accom-
modated? Build an iron bridge at ''College
rapids, the narrowest place in the Keunebec
from Skowhegan to its mouth. There is a
natural, ledgy island, in the middle OF the
river at that pface, on which 4 pier may be
built at little expense, and it Will need only
two spans Of bridge to make tho crossing.
This location i Just above the new depot at
Wateryilie. This Will accommodate all those
coming from tie west by tie back route, and
conmode the people of Wateryille. The pres
ent old bridge, of course, to be used until the
new one is built. The Kendall Mills pcorle
are accommodated by the Skowhegaa road
In their commerce with Bangor and TIE towns
in that direction, they will have to pass over
the toll bridge to take the cars. 4 depot
VIII probably 1e built at the end of the bridge.
This seems TO BE the plan that is likely 10
be adopted, and a committee Of the Directors,
consisting of Judge Rice, Hon. Arson p Nor
Fill and Hon. Noah Woods, has been sppoin:-
ed to carry some feasible plan into execution.
Should the course lie pursued that we have
marked out above, the road Will then have 10
bridges between Waterville and Bangor that
will be likely to give them much trouble.
Since writing the above, we learn from the
best authority that the railroad company have
purchased the rigli. Of way for the hailding
O: the proposed extension, with the exception
Of two lots at Benton, and tha: the work of
connection will be speedily pushed for
ward
Daily Kennebec journal., 1873-05-02
Shooting ARRAY.

Cincinnati, o., l. At Bremen, Ohio, last
evening, Mrs. Kellonberger was shot and in
stantly killed by her brotheriu law, John
Schnelezer, while attempting to release some
cattle which the latter had impounded because
the cattle had trespassed on his premises.
Mrs. Kellonberger was widow, and the head
of large family. Schneider is in Jail.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1873-05-02
[ ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCH
WATERVILLE.

Watervillc, /. John Herbert philbrick,
son of j. W. Phibrick Esq, of this place,
was the successful competitor for the West
Point cadetship from this district. The ex-
animation was made by the faculty of Colby
University
Daily Kennebec journal., 1873-05-02

of the late Judge Bruin of New Jersey, lays
claim to dover to all of Squirrel Island lying
eastward to the mouth of Sheepscot river.
There 10 much excitement among those who
have purchased lots and built cottages there.
on in regard to their titles. This is a subject
in which many of the citizens of Augusta and
Hallowell are deeply interested. But then
we remember that Daniel Eaton of Brunswick
once claimed the ownership of nearly all the
landed property in tha. town, |opsham and
Durham.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1873-05-02
Strike.

Boston, 1. The workmen on the Ports
mouth and Dover railroad are on strike,
demanding SO day. Contractors are paying
off and discharging them and agents have
gone to Boston and Portland in search Of
workmen to take their places.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1873-05-02
CINCINNATI Produce Market
CINCINNATI, May |

MESS rOEk-ls 30
LARD kule S's go. steam s4s9sz; summer /;
winter
BULK MEATS-siles .; clear rib 0h; Shout
ders "a p
BACON-shouldvr, 7's as; clear rib 10, sides
9[al0is
WHlSKEY-- $50
Daily Kennebec journal., 1873-05-02

Mr.. Thomas Howard, conductor on the
Maine Central, slipped while getting en- a car
at South Gardiner, Monday, and barely es-
capped serious injuries
Daily Kennebec journal., 1873-05-02
WEATHER.

WAR DEPARTMENT, !
OFFICE OF TIE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER. {
Washington, May Is P. M.
For New England, increasing cloudiness
followed by rain.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1873-05-02
Fire..

Providence Il. L., l. A fire in the spin
ming room of the Merino Mill of Johnston's 5
this afternoon caused a loss of about $40, 900.
Insured.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1873-05-02

The favorite Morris Brothers, with one of
the best companies ever under their manage
ment, appear at Granite Hail. on Tuesday
evening next.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1873-05-02
.TaldOboro' Items,

b Raymond ". Hofi'ses sawed off the fingers
I'd thumb from his right hand, in staye ma
| line, on Tuesday.
Steamer Chas. Houghton mace her first
Zip of the season to Waldoboro', Apr 30th.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1873-05-02
Enership of Squirrel Island.

Persons owning property and erecting build
" on Squirrel Island have quietly and nm
hplainingly paid their taxes to the town of
|thport, with the understanding that the
| nd formed part of that town. and that
n held good title to their property. And
comes the startling story that the widow
Daily Kennebec journal., 1873-05-02
Obituary.

Washington, l. The commission er gene
raj of the land office has received telegram
announcing the death of surveyor general
Beach, of Washington territory.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1873-05-02
smoltersI Smokers |.

Try the Ajax. Dandy, Harvest Moon, Rip
Van Winkle and Regalia Cigars, the best in
the market. *feb2i-t3m
Daily Kennebec journal., 1873-05-02

Morrell, of the Home Journal, publishes
death and says nothing about the Travellers
Insurance Company.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1873-05-02

Mrs. j. S. Lemont presents to the Library,
Stephens Travels in Central America and
Yucatan, volumes, and Campbell's Poems,
one volume.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1873-05-02

The first Shad and fresh Herring of the
season have made their appearance at j.
DArthenay's Market.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1873-05-02

By notice elsewhere it will be seen that
several changes are about to be made in the
running time of the trains.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1873-05-02

The Amos Wilder house and lot on Sewall
street, occupied by Capt. Wyman, was sold
yesterday afternoon, by auction, to Mr..
Frank lIamlen, who will occupy it. The
price paid was $3500-a bargain.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1873-05-02

A night Walker-tho man who rings the
nine o'clock bell in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1873-05-02
Loral ano State Nems.

j. P. Wyman, Esq, is to make an addition
10 his house on Winthrop street.
A large assortment of opera glasses at Il.
Rowse's, 124 Water street.