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FIFTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE,
Reported for the Prcss.1
SENATE.
AUGUSTA, Feb. 10.

AtGUSIA, LEU ~.
House papers disposed of in concurrence ex-
cept the following: Petition of the town of
Frenchvile for aid, on motion of Mr.. Burgess,
tabled; petition relating to the Ferry at Bath
ON motion of Mr. Kennedy, tabled; bill grant
ing charter to West Waterville aud Augusta
Railroad Co., on motion of Mr.. Harrington,
tabled.
On motion of Mr.. Brooks the vote referring
to the nextLegislature, the bill incorporating the
Moose Branch Steamboat Company was recon
sdered aud the bill passed to be engrossed.
Several petitions came from the House on
which committees Of conference were appoint
ed The following were appointed on the part
of the Sen ate: Messrs. Burgess of Cumber-
land, Smith of Penobscot, and Brooks Of
Waldo.
Read and assigned-Bill authorizing the town
of Gouldsboro to allow the running at large OF
neat cattle in said town; to incorporate the
Pathological Society; resolve relating to the
selling of part of the national domain for the
benefit of the school fund; to incorporate the
Maine State Association; to legalize the acts of
the selectmen of Wiscasset; to legalize the do
lngs OF the town agent of Bristol; to make valid
the acts and doings OIL G. Nash, Justice of the
Peace, in Washington co; to make valid doings
OF the Union Westinghouse Association in the
town OF Bristol; to incorporate the Bartlett
Land and Lumber Co.; to incorporate the Mon
roe Cheese Factory; to incorporate the Andres
coggin Pulp Co.; bill relating to attach
ments of real estate. .ff-.- r.
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NEW YORK.
Another Shooting Affair.


New YORK, Feb. 10:-At an early hour this
morning DR.. Hugh Williamson was shot and
seriously wounded by Malm Quest, a salesman
in an importing house. DR.. Williamson, who
is a married man, was at party last evening
Mrs, Quest was also there and her husband was
not aware Of it, On coming home he found
her absent. She was escorted home by DR..
Williamson, but was AFRAID of her husband and
would not go up stairs. DR.. Williamson went
up to pacify her husbend; quarrel ensued and
a scuff1e, during which Dr. Williamson was
shot in the groin and Quest in the hand.
Trial of Another Murderer.
The trial of John Seannell forthe murder of
Thomas Donahae, was began this morning in
the Court of Oyer and Terminer, before Judge
Brady.
Reported Death of Thurlow Wcea-The
Stokes, SccnueI and Hsozensweig Nlur-
der Gases.
The Evening Post has the following: A ru-
NOR was in circulation at late hour this after
noon chat Thurlow Weed has suddenly died.
Upou inquiry it was ascertained that Mr.. Weed
Was IN his usual health this morning, and this
afternoon sent message to Postmaster Jones,
asking for an inverview at the Astor House.
1t is expected that Judge Davis will render a
decision on the application for a new trial
ON Wednesday.
Two jurors were obtained to-day in the Scan
mel murder case.
Recorder Hackett Informed the counsel for
Rozensweig to-day that if the present indict-
ment wassquashef he would request the District
Attorney to have Rozensweig indicted for MUIR
der in the first degree.
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MASSACHUSETTS,.
Senator wilson's Letter of Ese.igna.,on.

Senator Wilson's Letter of Eesi gnation.
Boston, Feb. 10.-The following is Senator
Wilson'S letter of resignation presented in the
Legislature to-day:
NATICK, Feb. s, 1873.
Sir.-I resign my seat in the Senate of the
United States, to take effect at the close of the
forty-second Congress, on the Sd of March
next. In rendering this resi- gnation, to enter
upon the duties assigned me by the sdffrages of
the nation, desire to express to the people of
Massachusetts my grateful thanks for their
generous confidence and support -Four times
and for period of more than twenty two
years they have commissioned me to represent
them in the Senate Of the United States. The
eighteen years have served them they have
been eventful and of historic Significance
Grave responsibilities an d high duties have
rested upon me. Mindful of mpections 1 vet
feel in retiring conscious that have sincerely
striven to be faithful to my county, true to the
equal rights of my countrymen of every race
and devoted to the interests of the people of
the Commonwealth
Your obedient servant,
@ HENRY WILSON. 4,
To His Excellency, William b. Washburne,
Governor of Massachusetts,
After the letter was read Mr.. Harmon of Es-
sex, offered an order assigning March 18th on
the part Of the Senate, for the election of Sena-
tor Wilson's successor which, after considera-
bic discussion, was adopted. 1t remains for
the House to concur.
The Trial of Alley.
In the trial of Alley for the murder of Ellis
the testimony was concluded this afternoon and
the closing arguments of the council will COM
mence tomorrow morning.
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the government had no interest in concealing
the fact. He advised the Republican deputies

the government had no interest in concealng
the fact He advised the Republican deputies
not to act hastily. He objected to the Sitting
of Congress under the circumstances.
Torilli then stated that the King had inform
ed him on Saturday last that he was firmly re-
solved to abdicate The ministers sought to
dissuade the King from his purpose. His MAJ
esty asked for twenty-four hours to consider
All that the Prime Minister could add was that
e e nad not since then received his Majestys OIL
telal act OF abdication and he was unable in
rne present state of suspense to make any pro-
PV S " OF ask any vote in Congress.
oenor flgueras moved that the session be
niade permanent. The motion was carried and
al iv.oo tonight there had been no adjourn
=, Snow interferes with the operatiops oo,oinst
tne Carllsts. Gen. Morrones, Communicative.
Chief in the army of the north, is maxine a
forced march in hopes of overtalsing Gen C7lo
who, at the head of 1000 Insurgents. has aoa;n'
entered Navarro The Carlist bands n3dar
Eauta Cruz. Macasaga and Sturbide, effected
junction in the province Gupuzcoa
PARIS, Feb. 10.-Advices from Carllst snur-
ces represent that the instruction in Spain is
daily gaining strength. 1t now exists in eight
northern provinces and is extending to the
central and southern provinces. The govern
ment is acting on the defensive, towns being
fortified and volunteers are armed to resist the
advance of the insurgents.
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MATTERS In MAINE.


Drifich to Sea.
CAMDEN, Feb. 10.-An unknown vessel that
harbored here last night was sesn this morning
drifting out to sea before heavy gale.
Frozen UP.
All the mills and factories on the stream are
stopped on account Of the water wheel being
choked with anchor ice thing of rare occur
renee.
Sudden Death.
WATERvILLE, Feb. 10-Wm M Maxwell a
boot and shoe dealer of this place died sudden
ly this evening while attending Masonic
meeting He was taken with fainting fit and
lived but few minutes a~a-E
Fire at HaIIowey.
AUGUSTA, Feb. 10.-In Hallowell, at about
O'Clock this evening, a dwelling house owned
and occupied by Mr. G. M. Campbell, was de-
stroyed by fire. The furniture was mostly say
ed. Loss and insurance unknown. =
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Brief JOfeings,

The cold old times have come again
The Cumberland Association of Conerega-
tional ministers meet with Rev. NJ. H. Will
iams at ten o'clock this morning, in the church
study. Public services at Plymouth church
this evening at p O'clock. Sermon by Rev Mr..
Ferris of Gorham tt
An item is going the rounds of the exchanges
to the effect that a Kentucky dog weighs 11S
pounds. We have one in Portland which tips
the scales atl40 ~ -
Robinson took out u party of fifty to the
Kirkwood House last evening" in his barge
champion" and other sleighs. The pleasure
seekers were armed and equipped with hot
bricks, oyercoats and shawls, thus proving
themselves sensible people. This evening forty
persons go out. In view of the many excur-
sions to the Kirkwood, it is suggested that due
notice be given to the proprietor so that he may
make seasonable arrangements.
One Of our city washerwomen aroused a
family up town at an early hour on Sunday
morning last. Peter and the dog answered the
loud summons, but the kitchen fire was I'M
lighted and of course no water hot, and besides
the poor woman who had losta day somehow,
wasinformed that they had concluded to wash
on Mondays hereafter.
A letter from the West dated Jan. 9th. was
received in this city yeaterday stating that the
number of persons frozen to death thus far dis
covered i'll Minnesota and that region amounts
to seven hundred!
There was collision and a smash-up on
Myrtle street yesterday afternoon, resulting in
the wreck of a provision wagon.
Mr. and Mrs. Ashbel Cram arrived home
Saturday evening, by the Trincaria to New
York.
DR.. S. 81. Tewlzsbury has purchased the
Isaac Ilsiey place in Deering, and is making
quite extensive repairs, with a view to taking
up his residence there in the spring.
The calico ball is the great topic of interest
about town, and if all go who say they are 60
ing, City Hall will not begin to contain the
crowd.
Many and anxious inquiries are made for the
man who prophesed that the cold spell was
about to come to an end. The fellow who put
on his summer clothes on the strength of the
prediction has intimated an intention to punch
the head of the false prophetic lie can find the
black-hearted wretch.
a large and appreciative audience witnessed
the concluding rendition of the ''Union Spy
at City Hall, last evening. The Grand Army
have had four highly successful nights, and we
trust their treasury is abundantly replenished
thereby.
A lively ''scrimmage" took place at the cor
ner Of Park and Commercial streets yesterday
afternoon. 1t was square and comfortable
little fight, no weapons but those bestowed by
nature being used.
Officer Durgin arrested boy last night for
larceny of thirty dollars. The money was
stolen from the boys father
Prof. e. w. Hall of Colby University, return
ed from his European trip, in the Hibernian,
arriving Sunday night. His hale and hearty
appearance demonstrates that voyaging agrees
with him.
The closing lecture of the Ferry Village
course was given last night by S. 7. Pullen
Esq. Consul Murray gave some of his always
enjoyable readi ngs in connection with the lee
{r,ra
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On motion Of Mr. Burgess the bill relating to

1
On motion of Mr.. Burgess the bill relating to
the State College OF Agriculture was taken and
assigned Tor tomorrow.
! Inc Dill 1or cnarter OF West Waterville and
augusta haiiroao 20. was, on motion of Mr..
Harrington, tabled.
A joint Committee of Conference was an
pointed on the hin ama,d;nr oho COZ K
IN '.nieiiu'ng euap'o seo' -
consisting OF Messrs Whitmore OF Hancock,
Shaw of Penobscot and Nav of Kenpebec.
A comnunice,;or Voc, ro,o;-,oi1 f,or, tba sac-
r 49, W 'i ~.
leeaiS Vi o'a'e transmitting the report oi new
L. X. Mason on Prison Reform; referred; also
the report of the Soldiers Ornban Home of
Po+1,. rafa,.rod
or0ers FdsSed-lBy ME- hlmbail l-Inat nc
committees OF the Legislature be instructed ~ ~
Nj +n+ Vi + boiI h uno nonnurrino both
brancbas fnaiiv sdi i on Saturday the 22d
st mis- order was discuss
Cd anJ M Konnedv moved TO amend by sub
81 ot:t anu AZ ~, OIL ~ carried
e'llu'ihs 'he -.'i ir9r' In -. ,,u,.o,., A.;
The Coburn Lana w. oiii was i"sts uis
cussed on its passage to be engrossed. Mr.. Far
rinoton offered an amendment which was adopt
=, -, a., lin n.ssad 10 ba o,c,rosrod a.
eu' anu 'i'e '''- p''~10' i'''e' 1Au
jeufned.
HOUSE.
III INC "oseAoe vi INC speaker, lion. William
w. Thomas, Jr, of Portland, was elected
Sneaker pro TEN. .,
paners from tho sanoto ,,o,o ,;..ou., r :.
concurrence. :
Read and Assiaaed- Resolve :, f,von &c
road in the town of Shirley: bill to define what
shall Constitute pauper supplies; resolve in fav-
~ AZ " n lGau IN Mount Chase; to incorporate
p Merrw ct ais to aytaSd vi ars4 40 i d
ham; to prevent the castino of sawILSt eda-
lngS, &c, into Seven Mile stream town of Wa
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DECEAsED.-Capt Charles T. Williams, well
known as the accommodating agent of the
freight department of the Portland and Boston
steamers, died on Sunday. He has been i'll for
month or two past
oapt. Williams was the last of ten children
OF the late Capt. John Williams of happy mem
DRY, and he has been attached to the Portland
Steam Packet Company for about twepty-eight
years. Hhe was the clerk of the propellor
"Gen Warren" and after the establishment
the side-wheel steamers he was appointed Agent
of the city freight department. in which posi-
ton he has served with faithfulness and urban
ity the company and the public Capt. W.
leaves four sons, two of whom are in the en-
ploy of the company above named.
The flags of all the steamers in the harbor
yesterday were placed at half mast in token OF
respect for the death of Capt. Williams. The
funeral will take place from his late residence.
Rev. Mr. Bailey, late of this city, is to Off
ciate. ---- ..
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LIGHT HOUSE SERvICE.-An examination
of persons DESTROYS of entering the light house
service as light keepers will be held at the In
spector's office in this city on March II, 1873.
The vacancies now existing are assistants at
Whales Back and Isle of Shoals, but others
will probably arise before the end of Spring
The salary of assistant keepers ranges from
$500 to $500 PER annum, with quarters and, in
some cases, rations and fuel supplied. Parties
on first entering are graded as assistants and
take their chance for promotion to principal
keeper, but it not unfrequently happens that
by the refusal of promotion by an assistant, who
is located to his mind, the new sexaminee'' is
given charge of a light station. The examina-
ton is not hard. To read, write and CIPHER in
elementary arithmetic, to be of moral character
and industrious is all that is needed. To insure
promotion in the light house service, persons
must commend themselves to the Light House
Board, through the Inspector of Light Houses
A strict performance of duty is the only way to
do this. The Office is permanent and depends
upon no change of administration. The salary
OF principal keeper ranges from $3.50 to $500
per year, quarters and fuel, in some cases, found.
1t sometimes happens that the children of the
principal are appointed his assistants; and this
is done to ensure attention to duty, as well as
domestic tranquility at light station. There
are light statious on the coast of Maine worth
to the principal and his family say $4,000 per
annum, besides time to cultivate garden spots
and NOW upland grasses, if so minded; OF, if
not disposed to gointo horticulture, time enough
to fish or to do any other business which does
not interfere with the prompt and correct dis
charge of duty as light keeper. Parties desir-
ing to enter the light house service need only to
present themselves Tor exsrrninaeio.. vt The In
speator's office. March 18th next.
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Foreign Imports
New York stock aud Money Market.

NEW YORK, Feb. 1O-Morning.-Gold at 114l.-
Money at 1-64 per cent. Sterling Exchange, long,
109s do short 1104 Stocks steady State stocks are
dull.
NEW YORK. Feb. DISCRIMINATORY was active
and stringent ranging from per cent. to Lie per
day, with late business at per cent. gold. Sterling
Exchange heavy and lower at 100 Lie "a 109s Gold
higher in the forenoon and lower in the afternoon 1t
opened at Ia advanced to 114 fell to 1874 and closed
at 1135 ia; loans at a per cent. to 132 for car
rying and fat for borrowing. Clearances S57 0OO,-
900. Treasury disbursements $245,000. Governments
firm but dull State bonds dull Missouri very firm.
Railroad bonds firm with well distributed business.
On the reported large shipments of Central Pacific
and Western Pacific bonds to Europe in place of the
new funded SIS and Gold they have advanced to 1914
and 93a bid, respectively. In consequence of the
large sales of Chesapeake s. Ohio 6s the price has
been advanced to 81 and interest Stocks irregular
and mainly lower, the weakness being most marked
between the second Board and o'clock. The largest
transactions and most important fluctuations were in
Pacific MAIL New York Central, Lake Shore, Indiana
Central, Union Pacific and St. Joseph. Western
Union fell from 81 to 87a to SO and closed at $751;
Pacific Mail declined from 70 to 1885, closing lat IA
Erie fell from 66f to COL, and closed at 66s There
were rumors that a dividend on common and prefer
red would be declared tomorrow. Hannibal s. st.
Joseph ranged from 80, 81 to 5O3 Lake Shore from
95s, 9Sa to s6s; Union Pacific from 35t 33s, 80, to
sts; &c Central 1888 19ta 1913 to 1913; Indiana
Rock Island 1134, 1888 to 113; Toledo & Wabash 49,
Shore and Indiana Central, which were strong The
Cleveandi& Pittsburg Railroad has declared regu-
lar quarterly dividend of II per cent? payable March
1St
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Superior Court.

FEBRUARY CIVIL TERM, BEFORE JUDGE sY-
MoNDS.
MoNDAY.-WarrenS Sparrow vs. Charles F. Bryant.
Assumpsit on promissory note for S4O469. Defend
ant files an account in seto to the amount of S24913
Of this account the plaintiff admits $3.50, but claims
that the remainder he is not chargeable with jury
out when court adjourned. .--
Butler & Fessenden for plff - a
Frank for deft.
In the case of John w. MeDuffee VS.. S. d. Bruce
ct AL tried at the December term by the Court with
out the intervention of jury decision was rendered
for the defendants.
Hopkins for plff Strout & Gage for defrs
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BY TELEGRAPH,
AUGUSTA MATTERS.
Especial DESPATCH to the Press.1

Especial Despatch to the Press]
-- AUGUSTA, Feb 10.
-t-I Il. o. u. Smiths Railroad.
Z, The Judiciary Committee, on Thursday last
gave hearing on the Buckfeld & Oxford
Central r. r.
The citizens along the line ask for repeal
of the charter of the road, and that the State
take possession, to repair and operate the road,
allowing bondholders, after five years, the right
Of redemption. These propositions are new in
the history of railroads The petitioners claim
this summary action as necessary
Another Anti-smith Movement.
The Railroad Committee on Friday consider
ed the petition of E. j. Harlow ct ais for incor
poration under the title of the Buckfeld g.
Androscoggin r. r. Co. The purpose of this
bill is to allow the corporators 10 forclbly take
possession of the present road, called Smiths
road, and have it appraised the same as any
other property taken by RAILROAD companies.
The committee has the matter Under advise
ment and as no notice was given the Q. & o.
G. r. r. Co., it will probably go over to the
next Legislature This proceeding is new but
it is claimed that, under recent decisions of our
courts the Legislature may take the action pro-
posed.
BeIligerent Indications.
1t is understood that the Senate proposes to
refuse peremptorily to receive petitions sent up
from the House. The House is also firm, and
as the position of the Senate involves the nom
appointment of conference committees, there is
prospect of lively fight between the branches
The Senate has passed an order providing for
adjournment on February 9th, but it is doubt
full if the House concur.
.nsrf The $3.50 Question.
large portion of this afternoon was occu-
pied.by discussion about the payment of $3.50
to sheriff. .s.- -.
1t has been on the whole a very quiet day.
Editors and Publishers Convention.
The following call fo. u meeting OF the Edit
OFFS una Publishers Association has been issued
by the Presidents. 5r
The Executive Cornmittec and all members
of the Editors and Publishers Association,
who can conveniently attend, are requested to
meet at the Augusta House, Augusta, on We'd
nesday evening, Feb. 18th, to CONSIDER the pro-
posed law Of Congress requiring the pre-pay-
ment, before mailing, of postage upon newspa-
pers to regular subscribers.
AS this is q matter of vital importance to the
press of the country, it is hoped there will be a
full attendance at this meeting.
ND L. E. SHAW, President
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VIRGIN j., PRESIDING.
FRIDAY.-AIargaret Moulton Samuel Page.
Forcible entry aud detainer. Verdict guilty.
Burbank. Clifford
Henry +. Thing Vs. George f. Thompson ct al Ac-
ton on prommissory note for 5000. Luther
Thompson, one of the defendants consents to be de-
faulted George F. defends on the ground that his
name was procured by fraudulent representations
Verdict for defendant.
Clifford. /. s. e. TT Kimbou
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Brutal Murder,

ERIE, Pa, Feb. 10.-John Flanders, farmer
residing near Brocton, N. Y, was murdered
yesterday morning by German tramp named
Dietzel, who called at his house and asked for
breakfast Flanders answered that it would
soon be ready and asked him to split some
wood. In the meantime, as soon as Deitzel
the head with it, killing him instantly and then
fled. He was pursued, caught and subjected to
preliminary examination. The evidence be-
ing insufficient another examination of the case
will take place to-day. Flanders was sixty-five
years old, had grown-up family and was gen
orally respected by the community