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Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-02-24
FROM NEW YORK.

New York, %. During heavy iog this
morning the Koboken Ferry boat Weehaw-
ken ran into the Christopher street boat
The Weehawken was badly damaged and the
other slightly damaged. The passengers
were uninjured.
The feature of the celebration Of Washing
tons birthday hereabouts was a procession in
Brooklyn of the order of United American
Mechanics. Over 5000 men in line all in re-
gala and they marched through the principal
streets and were received at City Hall by the
Mayor and City Council.
The report that the Astor House will soon
cease to be a hotel is incorrect.
Detective Lahay who shot Michael McNa-
mara to day. gave bail to appear for examina-
ton.
Judge Lawrence declines to discharge Carl
Vogt the alleged Belgian murderer from ar
rest on the charge of theft.
Several lodges of the order of United
American Mechanics celebrated yesterday at
Cooper Institute, when Rev. T. r. Kendrick
delivered an oration. Large numbers of the
same order attended the Hanson street Bap-
tist church yesterday to hear the address of
Rev. DIR. Fulton on "America and Roman.
ISM"
To-day, flags are flying from the principal
buildings down town as far as can be seen
through the fog. Nearly all places of bust
ness are closed.
memorial service in honor of the men,
ory of the late Rev. Emile +. Cook, who
died from the effects of the disaster to the
steamship Vile du Havre, was held yester-
day in the 22d street Methodist church.
The trade unions are now obtaining afIi.
davits of the victims OF police brutality in
Tompkns Square, on the occasion of the
meeting there in January, with view of Sc
curing an investigation by the Legislature.
| A Paris letter states that proceedings have
been commenced against the only negro in
the French Assembly, M. Melvil Bloncourt,
who proves to have been the deputy of Gu
suret, the War Minister of horrible Commune.
Documents with his signature proved his
crimes under the Commune. He is the dele
gate for Guadalupe. He will probably flee to
London before the Assembly reach n vote on
allowing him to be arrested, as the laws do
not allow members to be arrested without the
consent of the Corps Legislatif.
| Hon. Henry Smith, president of the police
| board, died Tonight.
Albany, %. The ice in front OF the city
| remains firm but as it has rained nearly all
uay anu large quantities OF wafer are pouring
down upon it, an early movement is expected.
1t is reported that the Mowhawk is broken w
and is purng in upon the Hudson at West
Troy.
| A prisoner going to the Albany penitentia-
ry jumped from the cars at full speed near
Torento station. He was badly bruised and
was recaptured
The third annual convention of the Metro.
politan Total Abstinence Union of New York
] State, was held to-day. The membership o.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-02-24
NEWS BY MAIL.

For the first time in many years Congress
on Saturday voted to adjourn over for Wash.
nston's birthday.
The cause of Nilsson's late illness was
eating partridge at the City Hotel in Provi-
dence that had been feeding on poisonous
berries.
The Massachusetts Total Abstinence Soci-
ETY. celebrated Washingtons birthday by a
meeting at fremont Temple Saturday even
ing for the fourth time.
The Secretary of the Treasury has been
informed that Spain has removed her duties
on exports.
The announcement has been received from
the Academy of Science at Vienna of the dis
covery of a new comet.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-02-24

STATE NEWS.

The store of l.. b. Alien, in Machias, came
near burning the other night from fire orig
mating in a box of sawdust used as spittoon,
into which stump of cigar had been
thrown.
The Gardiner Reporter says that young
man named Haskell was badly injured about
the head on Friday at Barker's ice houses
He was at work at the windlass that is used
to rise the slip, when he was struk in the
head by joice used as lever.
The dwelling house of John NJ. Cotton at
North Conway, was considerably damaged
by fire recently. The family were left with
out change of clothing; all the bed clothes
were destroyed.
Capt. b. +. Bourne OF Sandwich, Mass.
recently died of typhoid fever, aged So. He
was brother to the wife of l.. Clay, Esq, of
Gardiner
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Nallnmell I0ral Mems.

The annual school examinations in this city are
in progress this week, showing satisfactory re-
suits.
And now Mr.. VIM. Henderson of this city has in
vented seamless shoe pattern that he claims will
knock Groves twenty thousand dollar" y invsn.
ton higher than Kite" He seems to think
Grove will be obliged 10 roost lower after ne gets
his patent ready for competition. Mr. Ii. has
shoe for exhibition fully demonstrating the validi
ty of his claims.
We learn that Rev. Mr.. Earle closed his labors
in Gardiner on Menday morning, and returned to
his home in Newton, Mass, to spend {. few days
for rest before filing other engagements pressing
upon him in the South and West. Many of our Cit
izens will regret that united invitation for him TO
labor here was too long delayed to secure the
vices of one SO eminently qualified TO do the work
of an Evangelist, and so universally successful in
the service OF the Master
The ice fever again RACES to an unusual extent
and all parties ready to talk ice most learnedly
on the slightest proYocation, while some are actu
ally starting new enterprises that promise
There is not great space OF time for deliberalion
in this region as almost every available spot the
kennebec is already either cut, scrapcd or "staked
out besides navigation will soon open, efectual.
ly checking operations for this seasoni The rumor
that the ice was all cut ont below Gardiner, and
that the "star of the East would commence her
regular trips between the kennebec and Boston
this week, undoubtedly needs confirmation.
Notice has been issued for caucus for the nom
naon of a candidate for Mayor of this city, TO be
holden at City Hall tomorrow "wednesday eve
ming at O'Clock. Our municipal election will oc-
cur on Monday next, ana ward politicians VIII un-
doubtedly be on the alert to present candidates
ccptable TO the people.
We are panied to announce that our respected
fellow citizen, Mr.. Isaac B. Adams residing on
Winthrop street, lies very low with congestion OF
the brain, with no hopes for his recovery. He was
taken suddenly i'll on Saturday night last and dur
ing most of the time tor the past twentyiour hours
has remained in an unconscious state. He APP
parenty in the enjoyment of his usual health on
saturday evening. On Friday evening he attended
the prayer meeting at the Congregational vestry
and took an active part in the exercises OF the oc
cason.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-02-24
NEBRASKA A.

Omaha, 23. Information received from
Laramie that the Cheyennes are debating
whether to stay on their reservation or 60
south and keep out of the trouble. 1t is
thought they will not coalese with the hostile
Tribes. Many Indians continue to go north
for the purpose of joining the war parties.
Crazy Horses band has declared for war The
employees at the agencies at Red Cloud and
Wha,stone, are apprehensive of trouble. 1t
is considered doubtful whether the Ogallalla
young men will stand by the agencies.
A severe storm of wind and snow commenc
ed SATURDAY night and lasted until this morn
ing. The thermometer is below zero
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The Adjutant Generals Report.

Gen. r. b. Murray, Jr., Adjutant General of the
State, has prepared his annual report to the GOV.
ernor and Council, Various applications have been
received the past year ior permission to organize
military companies, but it has not been deemed adj
visable to encourage their formation, and none
have been accepted. The ten companies of infant
ry, organized under the law and uniformed at the
expense of the State, have been formed into res
ment Besides this regiment, there are two com
panies of infantry and one of light artillery. A
uniform has been adopted which very nearly cor
responds TO the uniform recently prescribed for the
United States army. Three OF the companies ofthe
First Regiment are yet to be supplied with clothing
and they will become entitled to the ensuing year.
mum number of enlisted men in an infantry com.
pany shall be sixty instead of eighty.two, so that
company commanders shall not be obliged to carry
on their rolls names of men who render service,
and who cannot appear in the ranks. He also rec
ommends that the law should be so changed as to
define the length of time Tor which officers OF the
staff and line shall be commissioned.
A new enrolment of the militia was completed
by the fifteenth of June last. The enrolment of
1861, which was more carefully made than that Of
1862 showed ,l43 men liable to military duty,
while that of 1865, which was incomplete, showed
of 1878 is 793ss.
The amount appropriated for pensions the past
year was $25 0oo being $1,000 less than the sum APP
Curing the year is
which 6l7 have been allowed and l09 disalowed Il.
ne inn the Sear IS Ike nnmSer aae on aepea %
tions received in 1872 was SIS, showing decrease
OF 81 for the past year and the amount allowed in
1873 was $2l 1886, showing an expenditure of
S7lI 81 less than in 1872. OF those to whom pen.
sions have been granted In ls13, ten nave DIED and
two widows have remarked. There are now 10 $50
persons in the State who are receiving pensions
from the United States, and the amount paid them
for the year ending June 80, 1878, was 81 pa 600.
The report of Gen. j. L.. Chamberlain, Major
General, follows that of the Adjutant General. He
speaks in high terms OF the companies under his
command, and of the satisfactory results of the
muster held near the city of Portland in August.
Gen. Chamberlain suggests that fifty men form q
company, instead of the number now provided.
Gen j. Manchester Haynes, Inspector General,
gives detailed report of the last MUSTER which he
nronounces a success in every respect. We make
an extract from the closing words of his report:
"These military organizations are composed of
men of character and ability, and the State should
not fail to encourage and stimulate them to i'm.
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provement, in every lawful way, in the service to
which she has invited them. Ii the State has rea.
son to be proud OF her soldiers in the great war,
she has reason to be proud of these young men
VINO, fresh from that lesson of patriotism are now
enlisted IN her service. should neglect the obvi.
GUS suggestion of this encampment if did not
most earnestly recommend succession of them.
Ii the State is to spend anything in the improve
pended as to accomplish its purpose. If com.
panies are needed regiments are also needed II
company drill and discipline is necessary, battal-
of war can be acquired only in the field. 1t may
be difficult after the terrible stimulus OF actual
war, With the confidence and security derived from
victory to feel much interest in the mock parade of
the muster field, but this emotional reaction should
not draw reason with it. We are but mortals yet,
and may be called 10 repeat some pages of history
that now seem vulgar and obsolete"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-02-24
Masonic * Directory.

TRINITY COMMANDERY, No. 7, Knights Tenn
par. Stated meetings Friday ON or before the
full moon of each month A. ID. knight, Eminent
Commander. o. B. Quirby, Recorder; A. l..
Smith, Recorder pro tenn.
ALPHA COUNCII-Meets at Hallowel,. Quar-
terly Convocations, January, April, July, Oc-
tober; Wednesday succeeding full moon. j.
w. Toward Thrice Illustrous Master.
ERJSALEM ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER-Meets
at Hallowell. Stated convocations Thursday on
or before the full moon of each month. John
W. Rowe, High Priest. F.J Day, Secretary.
Stated meetings first Monday of each month
Special meetings on Monday evenings. John W.
Rowe Master {. ii. Brick, Secretary
AUGUSTA LODGE, No. 14l, +. & A. NJ. Stated
meetings first Tuesday Of each month. Special
meetings every Tuesday evening. &. b. Nor
ton, Master. +. +. Blackman, Secretary.
pny(
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RHODE ISLAND.

Providence, 20. The State Prohibitory
Convention met in this city day. 1t was
composed of delegates elected from the sew
eral towns by the friends of the prohibitory
law. Gov. Henry Howard, the present in
cumbent presided.
In the State Prohibition Convention to. day,
Edwin Metcalf declined the nomination for
attorney general and Willard Sales the pres
ent incumbent was nominated.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-02-24
CONNECTICUT.

Hartford, 23. The students OF Trinity
College, observed Washington's birth day
this evening. Geo. w. Dubois of ST. Paul,
Minn., was the orator and Robert G. Erwin
of Savannah, Georgia, the poet.
The remains of Lieut.. Levi s. Robinson OF
the Fourteenth United States Infantry, who
was killed by Indians near Fort Laramie were
buried in New Britton to-dvy with military
honors. There was very large attendance
of citizens at the funeral. The local mill
tary companies and the members of the
Grand Army furnished its escort.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-02-24
FOREIGN.

Morville, %. The steamer Alexandria
from New York arrived to-day.
London, %. Charles Shirley Brooks the
novelist and dramatic author is dead.
Sir Michael Hicks Beach is appointed
chief secretary for Ireland and Sir Henry
Selwin lbbotson under secretary for the
home department.
Bayonne, 23. The Spanish flee. which
ascendcd the Bilboa river to Portugaate has
been compelled to put to sea in consequence
of heavy gale.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-02-24
Special Notices.
Cut This Out-It May Save Your Life.

There is no person living but what suffers more
or less with Lung Diseases, Coughs, Colds or Con-
sumption, yet some would die rather than pay IS
cents for bottle OF medicine that would cure them.
DR.. A. Boschee's German Syrup has lately been in.
troduced in this county from Germany, and its
wonderous cures astonishes every that tries it.
If you doubt what we say in print, cut this and
take it to your Druggist and get sample bottle for
10 cents, or regular size for 70 cents
w. W. WhippIe, Wholesale Agent, Portland, Me.
For sale in Augusta at Fullers Drug Store.
spn.febl9 1yTuT&S
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The religious interest still continues in the
churches in this city without apparent abatement.
There are meetings in the vestries of the Free Bap
tist and Methodist church on this Tuesday even
ing also on Wednesday and Fridays. The Union
prayer meeting on Thursday evening will be held
in the Congregationalist chapel. There will also
be meetings in the Congregational chapel and lee
ture room Of the Baptist church on Wednesday
I'D Friday evenings.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-02-24
PENNSYLVANIA.

Philadelphia, 20. The striking cotton and
wool mill operatives to-day resolved to stand
firm until the employers accede to their de-
mands.
Harrisburg, 90. Diminick is the only
member of the legislature implicated in the
blackmailing ballot swindle. He resigned
this afternoon and his resignation was ac
cepted. A new election will be held.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-02-24
MASSACHUSETTS.

Boston, 23. Miss Emma Adams, an est-
mable young lady, residing with her parents
on Allen street, during temporary insanity
produced by illness, yesterday, jumped from
four story window to the sidewalk and was
picked up dead.
The anniversary of Washngton's birthday
is observed to-day as legal holiday The
banks, courts, custom house, ETC., are closed
and business is largely suspended.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-02-24
VIRGINIA..

Richmond. 23 William Jones, negro
was arrested in Charlottesville, charged with
the murder of William c. Dunkin at Culpher
Court House two months ago. Jones was an
escaped convict.
The government offices were closed in
honor Of Washington's birthday. The
colored troops paraded ard were reviewed by
the Governor.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-02-24
NORTH CAROLINA.

Wilmington, %. Steve Lowery, the last
survivor of the notorious band of Robeson
county robbers, was instantly killed in the
upper part of Robson county by three citi-
zens named Patterson, Sutton and Holcomb.
He was tuning banjo, preparatory to play
ing for some wanderers, when three shots
were fired at him, taking effect in the heart.
His body is now at Lumberton.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-02-24
TELEGRAMS IN GENERAL.

The Jersey City Times has suspended.
Dan Pffer, known as one of the few honest
jockies in the country, is seriously i'll in New
York.
Dan Mace is still alive.
The temperance movement has reached
Kentucky.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-02-24

the New York branch was reported at 5000.
Resolutions were adopted disclaiming any
confidence in the womans crusade, as it de-
pended on public excitement and urging in
stead the religious abstinence movement as
the true cure for intemperance by bringing
the APPETITE under religious control.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-02-24
W WEATHER..
WAR DEPARTAEN7

WAR DEPARTMENT.,
OtFicE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER.
Washington, d. c. Feb. 30.
For Tuesday in the Middle and Eastern
States, a rising barometer, fresh and brisk
northwest winds, cold and clear or partly
clear weather. The storm centre will move
north-westward over the Gulf of St. Law
renee, attended by brisk winds.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-02-24
OHIO.

Cincinnati, SO. Clear, windy and colder
weather has removed the danger of destruc-
tive flood in the Ohio riverr Boatmen com
ing down the river report that all the tri6u-
taries are running out heavily. The Musk
ingam river is reported higher than for many
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-02-24
PORTLAND.

Portland, 20. The Coroners jury i'll the
case of Mr.. Mirrick Emerson, killed on the
Maine Central road at Woodford's Corner, on
Friday last, have returned verdict that the
deceased came to his death through his own
carelessnesss and exhonorating the Railroad
Company and employees from all blame.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-02-24

EDITOR JOURNAL: In the items Of Brooks locals
sent in by me, and published in the Daily Journal
of Feb. 7th, was an item OF an infant being found
on the doorstep of " Hills, (Our House, &C. We
learn there is no foundation for the report, and
gladly take this opportunity to reiute what we in
error supposed was true, and so wrote you. Please
give this place in your columns. We are glad TO
learn that no nfaut was found on his doorstep.
QUICK.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-02-24
SOUTH CAROLINA.

Charleston, 23. Washingtons birth day
was universal holiday. The military pa
raded, salutes were fred and business vas
suspended. This evening an Grafton and a
banquet we're the features.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-02-24
Augusta Literary and Library
Association.

THE members Of the Augusta Literary and Lip
meetings of said Association, are notified that the
annual meeting of said Association will be held at
the Library Room, Bradbury's Building,
on Monday, March 2, 1874, for the choice OF
five directors for the term of three years, and the
transaction of such other business may come
before them.
Per order of Board of Directors
SAMUEL L. BOARDMAS. Clerk.
Augusta, Feb. 23 1874. febl4-tlw
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-02-24

The Gardiner Reporter says that Messrs. Cooke
Stanwood, Tower and others are rushing up their
ice houses on the Stevens property in Pittston. y
new 15-horse power engine was hauled to the spot
Wednr rsdnY.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-02-24
CANADA

Toronto, 23. A despatch from Victoria,
British Columbia. states that Decasmos and
Roscoe recently elected members of the Do
minion Parliament are both supporters of the
government. The result so far is satisfac-
tory as it indicates loyalty to the Dominion.
Other elections are to be heard from.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-02-24

left here to-day for the vicinity of the Red
Cloud agency.
Considerable snow has fallen throughout
this section and the weather is cold.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-02-24
loral ana State Mems.

Farmers come ten miles to work on the ice fields
in the vicinity of Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-02-24
w YOMING.

Cheyenne, 23. Gems. Sheridan and Ord
reached Fort Laramie this morning. Gen.
Baker the noted Indian fighter arrived here
yesterday and left for the front to-day. Nine
of infantry and seven of cavalry
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-02-24
tMarrtfn.

In Wndham, goth inst, ats special meeting of
the Society of Friends, held at the house OF the
brides father, Eli JepsOn, member of China
Monthly Meeting, to Martha &. Varney of Wind
ham MONTH y Meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-02-24

The annual meeting Of the Augusta Literary and
Library Association is to be held at the Library
room, on Monday evening next.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-02-24

Geo c. Alden, Esq, now a hourshing lawyer IN
Illinois, and Charles Barney, Esq, prominent
merchant Of St. Louis, formerly of fWaterville, have
recently paid a visit to their old home.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-02-24
HOUSE TO RENT.

THE West half Of the new dwelling formerly
l. koown as the Cowee house on Chestnut street
containing eight rooms Will be vacant about the
second week it, March Also another small tene.
mcnt with four nice rooms. Inquire at
NJ. w. FARRS
Insurance Office, Darby Block
Feb. "a, 1874. ttf
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Notice to Members.


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Journal office, the day previous.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-02-24

Our readers will not forget the lecture by Capt.
Browne Of New York, at Granite Hall, this evening.
His subject is, Life in Africa; the Isles of the
Seas"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-02-24

There is talk even at this late hour, of getting
up a course of lectures in Camden. and engaging
E. F. Pillsbury, Esq, W. w. Thomas, Jr,' and D.
G Abbott, ESD,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-02-24
1.OUISIAN

New Orleans. %. fire in the cotton
stored in the ship Jonathan Chase, necessi-
tated filling the ship with water, damaging
fifteen hundred bales,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-02-24
To the Directors Of the Village District.

wish TO inquire, through your columns, why the
schools had but one session yesterday There wal
no religious meeting i'll the afternoon, Mr.. Earle
having taken his departure several days since.
"NIILAGE DIsTRICT,o
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-02-24
FROM CALIFORNIA.

San Francisco, %. Washingtons birthday
was generally observed here and in all the
principal cities on the coast.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-02-24
Dffn.

In Midtown, n B., Tth inst John l.. Gray, aged
"a years also Lawrence Call 9th inst, Rev. Ed
ward Quinn, brother of the Catholic clergyman.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-02-24
INDIANA.

Evansville, %. The ship chandlery of
Sinzich, Rankin & Co., was burned this morn
ing. Loss $27 900; insurance SIS, 900.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-02-24
Saloon For Sale.

MY interest being one-half, in the saloon at Gar
WI diner, occupied by WARD Il CONCANNON
is offered for sale. Inquire of
JAMES CONCANNON,
Augusta, Feb. %, lsH. Mansion House.
fah1l.tlM.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-02-24

The marketers Of loose nay III our streets get
between fifteen and eighteen dollars ton Tor
frst.class article.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-02-24

Nine persons were baptised by Rev. Mr. "eff'ii
of Waterve, last Sunday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-02-24

The Gardiner Reporter has entered upon lhe
ninth year of its existence May II nave continued
success.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-02-24
Publishers Notice.

Payments of subscriptions to the Daily kennebec
Journal, and the weekly kenne6ec journal, may be
made in Hallowell, to Mai. f. RowELL, Postmas.
ter, who is fully authorized to receive the same and
give receipts therefore in behalf of the publishers.
Orders for subscriptions and advertising will also
be received by him, ttf
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FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL.

Cincinnati Produce Market.
Cincinnati, Feb. 23.
PROViSIONS-qulct.
PORK-l4 1Ja
LARD-steam ass; kettle g. d.
BULK MEATS-shouders 5l2 q a clear rib sides
I'D; clear sides 7S.n
BACON-shoulders -G1 IL; clear rib sides St4
- clear sides 0-9s&
WHISkEY-q5Q-.