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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-26

Travel along the highways and byways
of tbs State was never more completely
embargocd than since the last storm. Peo
Pile in the country find abundant employ
ment in digging through the drifts. Their
best efforts are hardlp sufficient to keep
open communications, but they hope the
sun will soon help to raise the blockade
Happy are they who dwell near railroads
in these times, although the trains are be-
lated occasionally.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-26

had any interest, direct or indirect, an Credit
Nobilier stock or stoel Of the Union Pacific
Railroad Compony.'
We think the verdict Of the public with
ont regard to party will be that no per-
sonal and public vindication against an as
sault upon reputation was ever more con-
vineing end conclusive than Speaker
Blaine has shown in this celebrated case.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-26

Members-elect to the Forty-third Congress
are beginning to arrive OF Washington and
combinations are being made for effect in the
next House. 1t is understood that the pres.
ent demands of the southern republicans who
are about to retire from Congress are for one
cabinet position. that of Postmaster General,
and the heads of two bureaus, one in the in
terror department and the other in the Treas
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-26

The House Committee on the judiciary held
\ lens session on Saturday night and 1t is
under stood that the committee Will not
report articles Of Impeachment of Mr.. Col
fax. The reasons assigned are, that there
seems to be no valid ground for such action,
and if there were it is believed there would
be no basis for impeachment, inasmuch as
the acts complained Of were committed, If at
all, when Mr.. Colfax was a member Of Con.
gress, and before he became Vice President.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-26

The report from the Committee on the
Executive to the Pennsylvania Consttu-
tional Convention has the following pro-
visions: 1t provides for two new officers,
a Lieutenant Governor and Secretary Of
internal affairs, the latter to take the place
of the Surveyor General. The Office of
Superintendent of common Schools is
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-26

IA y U y - ! *
WEDNESDAY MORNING, Feb. 20, 1873.
"A q U s. T ~


We learn from our exchanges that
Washington's birthday was celebrated
very generally in the large cities of the
country. Business was suspended and
the day observed as q regular holiday.
This practice will doubtless grow and pre-
vail until it becomes universal throughout
the country, rs il ought.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-26

CONPLET IINDICA TON or SPEAH-
Err BLAINE IN THE OFFICIAL RE
PORT or the CREDIT NOBiLiER
COMMITTEE.
We have received copy of tho official
report of Judge Poland :. select Committee
on the Credit Mobiier, with all the testi-
mony taken before it. Ii Is n large vol.
umc of 522 pages, and We have extracted
from it all the testimony in connection
with Speaker Biaine's name. and herewith
append It.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-26

The proposition of Governor Walker of
Virginia, that the general government as
sumo the indebtedness of all the State
governments, reviyes the charges made
in the campaign, that therc.was compact
between Mr.. Greeley and his southern
supporters, of whom Walker was one,
that if Greeley were elected the debts of
rebel States should be assumed by the
general government. Nobody doubts
that if Mr.. Greeley had been elected the
scheme of the Governor would stand n
better chance of success than it will with
Grant for President.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-26

One of the schoohouses in Newbury-
port is troubled with strange noises and
sights, so that it is in the hands of an in
vestigating committee, who are soon to
report whether it is afflicted with ghosts,
spiritualism, witches or internal delusions.
In some schoohouses it is not uncommon
to have rappings, but the source from
which they come is generally felt as we'll
as seen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-26
TIE ASSETS ARE THUS ApPRopRTAT
$l9. 6&,0a3 70

From the above surplus of g. go 090.i7 the com.
pany has declared q reversionary dividend avail
able on settlement of next annual premium to par
tcipating policies propor:ioDed " their contribu.
ton to surplus. The cash value of such reversion
may he used on settlement of premium, when the
same becomes due.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-26
AFTERNOON SESSION.

Mr.. MoRTLANp, under a suspension of the
rules, presented bill an act to increase the
capital stock of the Lime Rock Bank, which
was passed to be engrossed.
Bill an act to change the name of Fannie
Z. Cunningham was presided, under a sus-
pension of the rules, and passed to be en-
crossed.
Mr.. ToTMAN, under a suspension of the
rules, presented resolve in favor OF the town
of Clinton, which was read twice.
Mr.. ROLLINS moved the indefinite post
ponement of the resolve, pending which, it
was laid on the table, on motion of Mr.. Tor.
MAN.
Mr.. TIrcoMB, under a suspension of the
rules, presented bill an act to amend an act
entitled an act to incorporate the Watervile
Hotel Co., which was passed to be engrossed.
Bill an act for the consolidation Of certain
railroads, came up by special assignment.
Mr.. TlTCoMB moved to amend so that the
act shall not effect existing rights of stock
holders, and shall not apply to any pending
suit.
The amendment was adopted, and the bill
passed to be engrossed.
Bill an act additional and amendatory of
chap. "A of the public laws of 1872, relating
TO savings banks, was taken from the table,
on motion Of Mr.. DINoLEY, who moved an
amendment which was adopted
The bill was further amended, on motion
of Mr.. FEssESDES, and passed to be engruss.
ed.
On motion of MIR. LEARNED, il was
ORDERED, That the Secretary of State be
requested to furnish for the information of
the House, a statement of all sums of money
expended on account of the Swedish Colony,
including What has been paid to the commits
sioner; also the appropriation for the year
'73.
Mr.. KEEGAN from the Committee on Legal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-26

NEW YORK, Feb !, 1873.
The valuation of the policies outstanding has
been made on the New York State standard accord.
Ing to the American Table Of Mortality at four ana
a halt per cent. interest.
CIV. PHILLIPS,
JIG. VAN CISE,
tctu ria
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-26

The new business of this Society during the past
four Yeas exceeds that OF any other life insurance
company In the world
The New York herald., 1873-10-12
Third Day Of the Autumn Meet
ing at Jerome Park.
Glorious Weather and a Crowded
Attendance.
Incidents Of the Day on the Course and
Appearance Of the Scene.
FIVE VERY INTERESTING RACES.

Tom Bowling the Winner Of the Annual Stakes,
Preakness OF the Grand National Handicap
Sweepstakes, Grinstead Of the Two
Year.0ld Race, Sprins box Of
the Mile Heats and Gray
Planet Of the Mem
bers Cup Race.
The New York herald., 1873-10-12
FATAL RESULT OF RECKLESS DRIVING.

Mr.. Albert Polhemus, well known williams
burg livery stable proprietor met with an accident
that win probably result in his death. lie was
driving up South Fourth street with his son In
one horse phaeton, when a grocery wagon,
driven at furious rate, struck one OF the wheels
OF his vehicle and broke 1t on. Mr.. Polhemus'
morse becoming frightened ran away and threw
MN ana MS son violently to the sidewalk. Az he
was failing his head struck lamp post and he was
rendered reno insenslbe His son, however escaped
VI wi.n sngnt injuries: On being taken to his home
Mr.. Poihemus was found to be suffering from com
preston OF the brain, and although he became
paruaiily conscious last evening IL n feared that
he VIII mt entirely recover. .-----
The New York herald., 1873-10-12

Springbok fourtn, Minnie Mac nrtn Artist sfxtf
was close up to FadIadeen At the bur When ths ths
horses came In sight after passing around the hill
Fadladecn was leading one length Artist second,
Kadi third, Minnie Mac fourth. Springbok fifth,
LOchie sixth. Fadladeen showed the way into the
h0mestretch, but there he cried quits, and Artist
went to the fore, and looked very much like win
ner until fifty yards from hame. Then came Spring
box, coming with rush, who beat him length for
the heat. Fadladeen was hird, LOchel fourth,
Minnie Mac fifth, Kadi and Warlike, the latter not
sent all the horses except Minnie Mac and Spring
box to the stable. Time OF the heat. l :is
Third Heat-sIhe start was good one this time,
and the horses went OF and ran together side By
side until they came 70 the blum, when Springbok
jumped to the 'front.' and opening gap gradually
from there to the end distanced Minnie Mac.
The Fifth Race.
SWEEPSTAKES OF $50 each, half forfeit, with plate
the value of $500 added the second horse to re-
ceive his stake. Members o. the club TO ride;
welter weights; three subscribers TO nl One
mile and an eighth
STARTERS.
A. Bemont'S gr. h. Gray Planet, by Planet, dam
Eagless A years old, l4S lbs. a. b. Purdy).....
D. J. Bannatyne's cn. Il. stockwoud, by Asteroid.
dam Alabama, years old, l5i lbs tOwner)... z
J. 9. X. Laurences Gil. h. Village Blacksmith by
vandal, dam cholera, aged, l54 lbs. 81. Wads-
Time 2:O51.
THE BETTING.
Village Blacksmith. 400 $40 $40 ESQ
Gray Planet. 345 olO 34U ouo
THE RACE.
Gray Planet was first away, Village Blacksmith
second, StOckwood close up. As they passed the
stand Gray Planet led two lengths Village Black
smith second, one length ahead OF Stockwood.
The latter took second place in front OF the Dlull
but with all his Efforts he could not overtaAe tne
Purdy. Gray Planet won the race by half length,
Stockwood second, two lengths IN front OF village
Blacksmith. Time, 2:05A.
Park races.
The New York herald., 1873-10-12
PURSE s7oo; entrance money to the second hor.
mile heats.

D. McDaniels CHI. c. Springbok, by Austria
lan, dam Hester, years old CT. King !. 2
James McKee's ch. f. Minnie Mac, by Planet
dam Edna (sparllngI ..................... l 5dfs
John Donahue's br. C. Artist, by Asteroid
dam Fairy. tDonahue) Observation-Disclosures. GRO
Thomas W. Doswell's CHI. h. Fadadeen, by
War Dance, dam Nora Creina, 6years old
(Hepnesseyl. .........................s 8 sr.o
j. X. Cofln's b. c. Lochiel by Bonnie Scot
land, dam Bonnet, years old (Barbee).. 4r.o
j. w. weldons ch c. Warlike, by War
Dance, dam by Captain Beard, years
old (Hnghes).. :........... dis
M. II. Sandford's b. z. Kadi by Lexington,
dam Katona, years old Evansl l..7 dis
Time 1:46k-1 :4S-I :4Sh
The New York herald., 1873-10-12
THE RACE,

FIRST Hedt-Fadladeen was away first, warlike
Mac 1ith Kadi sixth, Artist seventh The latter
ran around the other horses on the upper turn,
and when he came down to the blur he was lead
ing length; Lochie second, q neck IN ad-
vance Of Fadladeen; Minnie Mac fourth,
Kaoi nth, Sprngook sixth, Warlike seventh.
The horses passed around the hill in this
way. When they came In sight Artist was one
length in front OF Minnie Mac Lochiel third, Fad
ladeen fourth, Springbok fifth, Warlike SIXTH Kadi
seventh. The horses entered the homcstretch in
the order given, bur when they set In for the
finish they quickly changed places. AS they passed
under the wire Minnie Mac was leading by q
length, Springbok second, length In front OF Fad
ladecn, Lochiel fourth, Warke fifth, Artist sixth,
Kadi seventh. Time Of heat, :46h
second Hedt.-The start was ore OF the worst OF
the day. Fadladeen was half dozen lengths
ahead or any OF the others, wniie Warike had mis-
head In the wrong direction and never started
at all. Fadadeen led around the turn by half a
dszen lengths Kadi second. Lochiel third.
The New York herald., 1873-10-12
EIGHTY-s1x HORSES BURNED TO DEATH
BOSTON, Oct. IL, 1871

BosToN, Oct IL, 1873.
The large stables belonging to Martin Hayes
corner OF Berkley and Appleton streets, South End
were burned this morning, with eighty-six horses.
Forty OF the ANIMALS we're owned by Mr.. Hayes,
and the remainder were boarding horses owned by
gentlemen in the neighborho0d. The horses were
valued at from $500 to $1,000 eaah
The New York herald., 1873-10-12
LED, and answered a few
A UTE DELEGATION.
The Great Father to be Treated to An.
other Disquisition From the "Noblo
Red Man,

ST. LOUIS, Oct. H. 1873.
A delegation OF the Ute Indians, In charge OF
Charles Adams, the agent of the tribe at Los Pinos,
COL, has arrived here en- route to Washington,
whittier they go to consult with the government
authorities in relation to the recent cesslon OF
4,000 900 oil their reservation to the United
States, and the establishment OF a new military
post about 100 miles west OF Fort Garland, wnere
The annuites can be more easily and expeditiously
distributed.
The New York herald., 1873-10-12

Il.
The start was a very good one, Dublin being
first, vandalite second, Weathercock third, yesta
fourth. Mary Buckley 1fth Reform sixth, Scratch
seventh, Cupepper eighth, McDanels Asteroid
ninth, Grnstead tenth. The youngsters passed
around the bluff in the order given, and when they
came in sight on the lower turn 1t was impossible
to distinguish one from the other, all being en-
veloped IN q cloud OF dust. They were as close
together as It was possible for them to be, and
running Tor "their dear lives.n When they entered
the homestretch, there was no Improvement OF the
line Of vision; they were still in cloud, and not
until they passed the furlong pole could any OF
them be recognized. Then could be seen Weather
cock, Dublin and vandalite in 'front.' close together
but Immediately behind on the extreme outside,
was Grinstead, and he was coming like race
horse. As the horses came to- the winning stand
four OF the youngsters were abreast, and it was
impossible TO TELL so parallel were they, which was
in 'front.' The Judges, however. knew and they
decided that Grinstead had won the race, DaDlin
second, weathercock third-ail so close that there
was barely heads difference between them !;
McDaniel's Asteroid colt was fourth, vandate
filth, Reform sixth. Culpcpper seventh, Mary Buck
ley eighth Vesta ninth and Scratch tenth. Time,
1:17A.
The Fourth Race.
The New York herald., 1873-10-12

The beat back required 2sh and 15m.. making
the total run, about PAT miles, in exactly 80 hours
RUN or THE PILOT BOAT THOMAS $. NE6us, NO l.
We rounded the light ship stake boat on Five
Fathom Bank, oil Cape May, at twenty-four
minutes past three O'Clock A. NJ. on Friday
Shortly before reaching the light boat put a reef
in the mainsail ana took bonnet or the lib. ON
haiing the light boat reported our name and
asked how many OF the boats had rounded
Learned we were the fifth, the Encnanire
Dreadnaught, Alarm and widgeon being
ahead OF us. Then stood on the star,
board tack, shook reef out OF mainsail and
lib. In half an hour made the Enchantress
Drcadnaught and Wdgeon ahead 10 the leward'
AT daybreak had dropped the Dreadnaught and
Widgeon astern 10 leeward, the Enchantiess still
leading US, wind blowing quite fresh lrom nortn
and dead beat to windward. At 80 p. M. En-,
chantress crossed our bow, most OF the competing
vessels, both yachts and pilot boats, astern In
glght to the leeward.
Arrived at the lightship OF Sandy Hook at sh.
4gni. 3Os. A. NJ. Hailed judges on board, who in
formed us we were the second boat in, the En-.
chanttcss only being ahead o MS.
THOMAS s. NEGUs.
WAITING AT THE LIGHTsHIP.
For thirty hours the HERALD representative,
together wAth half y dozen Others. were waiting
The New York herald., 1873-10-12

Aler careful examination of the books and accounts
OF the Merchants National Bank Of this CITY, found the
loss TO the by the dciacaon OF the shler .
sos 70i 81 which will leave the capital unimpaircd
surplus OF $l329S L. In addition TO this there pos
sbie liability OF which have been informed by member
the Board Of Directors amounting to $S0j which Is
disclosed by the books and In the
bank but which, IL established and legal liability
Is nroyed against the bank account of the unauthor
the balance OF the bank reserve and property cs-
mated Its assets or fully valued in the schedule Of
resources. DANIEL NEEDHAM,
National Bank Examiner
The New York herald., 1873-10-12

purple silk jacket and straw hoop. Mr.: J. wads-
worth, who wore an orange silk jacket, with purple
sleeves, rode Mr.. Lawrence's horse. The three ap-
peared about evenly matched, the palm for riding
fnciinng to Mr.. Bannatyne, who kept very even,
home stretch was inter Sc though there was little
or no betting on the event. The ladies waved their
handkercnieis and the gentlemen al,ernatey
laughed and shouted in the most hystericdi fashion,
THE RUSH HOME
was another feature OF the day not the least
noticeable. The crowd that moved do Sn upon
the awaiting trains at the Fordham station looked
as large as an army, and as Tor the CONFUSION OF
wagons and carraees that flled the road home home
along Jerome avenue 1t seemed like the hight
from ueeaguered city. The day was thoroughly
enjoyed by everybody and all who are anxious lor
the record OF the races run will find ample and
accurate information IN the account That lollows:-
The First Race
THE ANNUAL SWEEPSTAKES, for year-olds,
OF $500 eacn; 500 forfeit, with 900 added; the
second horse to save MS stake. closed March l,
with thirty -iour nominations. Two miles.
STARTERS.
H. p. McG;rath's b. c. Tom Bowling, by Lexng-
ton, dam Lucy Fowler sWini) ,,o;,,.
J. +. Wilson'S ch. c. Mart Jordan, Dy Revolver, !,
dam Matte q. (Hazard). ).......................
Time. 3:372i.
THE BETTING.
Tom bowling. g..................... $oJo ooo ooo
MARI JORDAN. ............,,...,.... oo " ="
THE RACE.
But two horses came TO the post Tom bowling
and Mart Jordan, the latter looking as fine as we
ever saw him. but we knew that his chances were
.mighty slim" lor win. me start was an even even
but then "Big Tom" moved away from his COM
panion and afterwards showed him the devious
ways OF the track and how easy the best OF their
KIND can be beaten. Tom galiOped past the stand
q couple or lengths In front oi Mart; but, when he
started Tor the second mile, he opened gap or
three lengths to the quarter pole; and as ne
passed In front OF the blum he was hall dozen
lengths In front. Tom then galloped away from
Mart and came home winner by 100 yards max
ing the two miles IN 37sx.
The Second Race.
THE GRAND NATIONAL HANDICAP SWEEPSTAKES,
OF 500 each half forfeit with $1,000 added OF which
$500 to the second morse. Two miles and quarter.
STARTERS.
M. II. Sanfords b. h. Preakness, by Lexington,
dam Bay Leaf, years old, lis lbs. (Hayward) l
u. McDaniel's ch. h. Harry Bassett, by Lexing-
ton, dam. Canary Bird, 5years old, lis lbs. (toe) 2
M. A. Lttell's ch C. Fellowcraft by Australian,
dam Aerolite years Old, 81 lbs. (Donahue) -. 8
s. ID. Bruces ch. C. Galway, by Concord, dam
Mandna, years old "a lbs. (Mllligan) ........
Time. :oS9t.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-11-08
GRAND CONCEIsT.

On Wednesday evening next, the Plumer
Choral Union, of Plumer, will give another
vrsud concert in the U. z. Church, on
which occasion they will be "a SISTED by Mrs
NJ. Brandon, of franklin, Miss Bonner, OF
Cambridge. Prof. Clark Sdmonds, Of Oil
City, ]. Waddeil Of Petroleum Centre and
Others. A choice programme is prepared
consisting of Choruses, Anthems, Quarte,ts,
Duets, Solos, &C., Us. Prof. f. p. Boyn.
ton, Conductor. Prof. C, Siduonds, Or
gonist. Concert for the benefit Of the So
ciety. Admission 35 cts. Doors open ut
o'clock. Commence at71
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-11-08

HARD TINES PRoCLAMATIoN-Alt
not word is said in i; about the hard
times, and still, the announcement that the
night and morning express trains to and
from Phlladslphia are to be taken or, and
the only through train on that road, the
mail, speakes volumes for hard times
Iravei Is ilght-no money to pay fares. A
train each way is to be taken off Tue Dun2
kiTk, Allegheny Valley i Pittsburgh Rail.
road; and but one train each way on that.
This IS what we hear aud presume it to be
so.-[Waren Ledger.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-11-08

A few weeks ago we auGounced the fact
thu, Governor. Hartranit had Iemilted the
fine of five hundred dollars Inflicted upon
Mr.. Henry III M'EIbaney in the cose growing
out OF the coal bank riot. The petition to
the Governor was very generally signed by
our citizens: ::and his clemency met With gen
eral approval.
Mr.. M'Elheney deposited the amount OF
bis ine iu one of our city banks in such u
way as to secure the Sheriff in case it was
not RENTED. Such is the statement made
10 US. 1t now turns iup that the County
Commissioners 10 spite of tbd Governors
rem iltauce are endeavoring TO bold this i've
hundred dollar deposition the assumption
that it was paid before the Governos's &C
ton was had. We know nothing of the
legal status of the matter, but tits the GEM
eral op ion that our eminent bridgeibnl-
ders will discover that the Executive Of the
State has some power which even County
Comm :sioners are bosnd to respect. Spec
tatOr.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-11-08
IMPORTANT ARREST.

Yesterday we made mention o the Hui-
eide OF Leo Williams, at OH City. This
mornings Derrick gives inli account oil
the sifair, 10 which the in ference is carried
that Williams was murdered BY q man nam
ed Chas. Foster, who accompanied him on
the cunning expedition. This morning the
chief of police of OiCity was in town
looking after foster, who has been missing
since the affair. He was not tound here
aud the officer proceeded to Titnsviile and
discovered Foster and arrested him. He
passed trhoubg here on the afternoon train
en route to OiliCity. We .learu that ar'H
cles kn~ wn to have belonged to Williams
were fonhd on the person of Foster. Tbis
would seem TO indicate that Williams wa'
murdered in cold blood.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-11-08
w. A. NNXsGss.


A vegetable gatdner called at a newspa
per Office the other day and inquired very
anxously IL the editor had seen anything 10
the papers Lately about grub worm that
was doing much damage to the celery
Il intended" said he. ''to have raised q
good deal Of celery this year, but | don t
at Washington a while since, about which
I've beern so much on, is coming this way.
A light dawned upon the editer's mind,
the .'salary grab.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-11-08

&, At Williamsburg, Allegheny county, on
Halloween night, some mschevous boys
masked some broomsticks and old rags lu
the garments of men and placed them upon
the railroad track. The express came along
ut the usual te of speed, when the engin-
eer discovered what he supposed was man
upon the track, He put ou the brakes On I
to.no purpose, as The unfortunate individlal
was struck by The engine and scattered
promicuousiy around. The train was stopl
pod, .and the ngineer, conductor and train
hands went back to fad the "remaius, 4
when they discovered that very cleve
trick had been played npon them.