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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-01-14
NEWS BY, TELEGRAPH
daily Xennebet gournal.
PORTLAND.

Portland, Is. The man killed in Upper
Barthli, was named Jansen. The murderer
was his best friend, and Jansen got stabbed ir
the lungs, in trying to part him from another
with whom he was fighting. The murderer
was carried to Ossipee and confessed his
guilt.
The first exhibition of the Maine Poultry
Association opened at City Hall to- day, to
continue four days. The show is very ex-
cellent and complete, and is well attended.
There are nearly five hundred entries, many
from Massachusetts, and Connecticut. There
are some very rare specimens.
A case is to be tried in the United States
District Court in this city tomorrow, before
Judge Shepley, which is of great importance
to all the dentists of the country, as we'll as
to the patentees Of the Dental Vulcanite Co.
Some seven hundred suits are pending in
different districts, which will be virtually de-
cided b. this one, as to the validity of the
patent. Judge Black of Philadelphia repre-
sents one side and distinguished counsel from
New York and Boston the other.
In addition to Johann Wallin the Swede
who was murdered near Bartlett on the Port
land & Ogdensburg Railroad Sunday by being
stabbed, Saturday morning another Swede
named Miller was found lying on his face in
his cabin and marks on his throat indicated
that he had been choked to death.
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STATE NEWS.

The Portland papers say that City Hall, on
Monday, was the grand centre of attraction,
preparations being made for the poultry
show. All day long coops were trundicd in
to the hall, and were filed up about as soon
they we're 10 position. Such lot of hens
were never seen together in Portland before.
Hinge brahmas light and dark, cochins, red
game, black Spanish, dorkings and the small
est bantams that ever were seen, are on exhi-
biton, besides quantities of ducks. and pig
cons of all varieties. Over four hundred en-
carload of coops came through from Bangor
that night. Large numbers will arrive from
Boston and Worcester this morning. The
hall is well filed up and the show is already
fine one. Albert Noyes, Esq, of Bangor,
sent twenty five coops of fowls and George
ID. Stcckwell IA.
The Wing chronicles the death of vener-
able Psnobscot Indian Lieutenant Govern
OF Attean Orson, (sometimes called Captain
Attean,'O of the Penobscot tribe of Indians,
died on Indian island, Oldtown, Monday
morning, at the advanced age of 70 years.
He was well known throughout Maine and
Mass, and at the time Of his death was, US
above stated, lieutenant governor of the new
party, having been reelected ut the Novem-
Der election.
The Lewiston Journal says that the annual
meeting of the Kennebec County Agricultu-
raj Society was held at Readfeld, ON Mon
day, January fifth. Notwithstanding the
exceedingly bad condition of the roads, large
numbers we're in attendance, and degree of
interest manifested which betoksned better
work and more general participation in the
cause. The year through which we have
just passed, was more expensive than usual,
/ &c h..k khA ~ nH
treasurer shows the society to be in healthy
financial condition, and the outlook for the
future more promising than ever. The fol-
lowing officers were elected for the ensuing
year, viz; President Sullivan Kilbrsth,
Manchester; vice presidents. John Berry,
Vienna, j. N. Foeg, Readfeld, David DOL
loft, Mt. Vernon; secretary, George A. Rus
sell, Readheld; treasurer and librarian, J.
b. Low, Readfed; agent and COLLECTORS, Gil
man HAYES, Readfeld; trustees, j. +.
Brainerd, East Winthrop, George Keith,
Fsyelte, Bradbury Syslvester, Wayne, II. o.
NicEerson, Readfeld, William ii. Carr, Mt.
Vern IN. The following gentlemen were az
pointed to associate With the trustees and as
sist ia revising the schedule Of premiums for
the next show, viz: Greengrove True,
Wayne, John Nav, Winthrop; Henry Day,
Monmouth; j. c. Rowland, Mt. Vernon;
JOHN Day, Vienna; Albert Dvggett, Man
chester. The meeting for this purpose viii
be held the second Monday in February, at
the dwelling house Of Mr.. 6. HAYES, Read.
field.
Hin. s. L.. Milliken lectured on Thursday,
in South Windham in the village course, on
the subject of ''The Crussdes." st
Mr.. Albro E. Chase of the Portland high
school has bought half interest in the Maine
journal of Education and will hereafter take,
charge Of that periodical. 1t could not BE- in
better hands, and will now undoubtedly COM
mand that success which il deserves. ,I,t.
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VIRGINIA.
The United States Senatorship.
Election OF a Conserva i've.

Richmond, IS. Upon the re-assembling of
the conservative caucus this morning, rule
was adopted to drop the lowest name on each
ballot and allow no denomination, and fur
Their requiring all nominations 10 be made be-
fore the first ballot. On the eighth ballot 4
names were voted for, with the following re-
suit: Withers, "a Hunter, so; Goode, 81
Stuart, 80. The house of II having arrived,
recess was taken, in order to allow the
regular meeting of the General Assembly.
Both houses met and without transac.ing any
business the presiding officers of both houses
vacated their chairs until o'clock. The
contest in the caucus now was between Hun
ter, Wti,ers and Goode, Stuart having been
dropped. At 1880 balloting was resumed.
Goode dropped on the ninth ballot and the
tenth ballot resulted in majority for Withers
over Hunter. The nomination was made
unanimous.
Intense excitement prevailed ia the lobby
previous to the last ballot in the caucus, and
when the result was announced rush was
made for the senate chamber, where Col.
Withers was standing. After hand shakings
and congratulations on all sides, he was
called upon for speech. He responded, ex
pressing himself overcome by his feelings.
He had no thought but for the grandeur AMI
prosperity of Virginia. He complimented
Mr. Hunter in glowing terms. He realized
that the nomination was through no personal
favoritism to himself, but was marked ex-
preston that Virginians were resolved to
honor those who in the dark days of war had
upheld the flag Of the old commonwealth.
He had been charged with being an extremist
and still prone to look back with regret upon
the lost cause. But while he loved old. Viz
ginia and her grand traditions and usagcs, he
hoped he had arrived at the age of discre
ton, and, apprecating the situation, should
ever be ready TO support any measure that
might rebound to the interest and prosperity
of the new Virginia. -~-
The General Assembly resumed its session
at 5 o'clock, the Senate, in the absence of
Lieut.. Gov. Withers being presided over by
Senator Thomas of Fairfax. The order of
the day, the election of United States Sen
ator, was taken up and the name Of Colonel
Robert f. Withers presented in both houses
for the position in highly euloeistic speeches.
Gen. w. Wyckhan, Hon. J. F. Lewis and
J. p. Evans (colored) were nominated by
the republicans. The combined vote in the
two houses was as follows: Withers, 1923 !;
Wyckhsm, 6; L wis, s; Evans, lG. One
vote was cast in the House for Caleb Cush-
ing. The Assembly then adjourned until to-
morrow at l1.30 A. NJ, when there will be
joint session and the vote canvassed and
formally announced.
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MASSACHUSETTS,.
a GREAT FIRE IN NATICK.
Loss 100000.

Natick, 10. AT about half-past four o'clock
this morning fire was discovered in Sherman's
block on Main street, from which it spread to
j. B. Walcotts shoe factory on North street.
Going thence in a westerly direction, it took
dwelling house on Summer street, owned
by the heirs of James fash, Olney Daniels
frame block and the town hall. Spreading in
a southerly direction, Clark's brick block on
Main street, frame block adjoining, were
seized. From here, in another direction
again, on Central street, +. II. Walcott's
tenement house was taken. Crossing Main
street to the east, Winch's block, Union block,
owned by James Morse, Rices block the en-
CINE house, p. F. Woodbury's store, and the
Congregational church, were consumed, Bart
let's dwelling house and bakery on Central
street were next in order. On Washington
street, Cilburns grain store, three dwelling
houses, c. w. Child's shoe factory, f. b.
Saunders shoe factory, and on Railroad ave-
nue., c.. N. Perry's block, A. w. Burke's
coffin warehouse and frame building, occu-
pied as dwelling houses, grocery and baker
shop, were destroyed.
The postoffice, Natick Bulletin office, Free.
masons' hail. G. A. r. hall and Knights of
Pythas hall were all burned.
While directing operations in the vicinity
Of the Congregational church, Charles IL.
sherman chleI OF tne + Ire department., was
njuord by a falling wall and carried into a
house near by.
1t is reported that two children are mis-
sing.
While the loss is heavy one on the town,
the buildings and stock consumed are pretty
well insured.
LATER.
The burned district embraces an area of
two and half acres, and constituted almost
the entire business centre of the town. 1t is
impossible to ascertain the amount of insur-
ance, owing in part to the illness of two of
the principal insurance agents through whom
it was effected. The Congregational church
which cost 100000 was insured in the Mutual
Co.'S of Woscester, for $3l 900.
Boston, Is. Among the petitions presented
in the Massachusetts senate to-day, was one
from ex- Gov. Claflin and nineteen others, for
the resembling and annulling of the Sumner
war flag resolutions.
]. S. Shaw's barn in Bedford, Mass, burned
last night, with contents, including fifteen
cows. Loss $500; incendiary.
There were thirteen five alarms inEthis city,
between s A. NJ, and 10 p. NJ, to-day. The
last fire at 9.42 this evening, destroyed the
block of buildings At the corner of Savin Hill
avenue and Pleasant street, Dorchester dis
trict, with loss Of $4,000.
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Personal.

Hon. y. e.. Hchborn, one OF the Commissioners
on the proposed new Insane Hospital, was in the
city yesterday.
Mr.. G. b. Bartlett, thclauthor and manager Of!
public entertainments who is to have the direction
of the stage performances at the Baptist levee on
Thursday and Friday evenings Is in the city,
We under stand that Frank T. Noble, Esq. chief
clerk in the U. g. Pension Agency of this city, has
received call to take the chief clerkshp of the
new Pension Agency to be established in the west
crn part Of Massachusetts,, Gen. John W. Kirnball,
Agent. Mr.. Noble has been chief clerk in the of.
flee here for three years. and although he has q
tempting offer to 20 abroad we trust that Col, Drew
may make arrangements to retain his services here.
Mr.. Noble represents the class Of young men that
this community cannot well spare.
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NEW JERSEY.
Organization of the Legislature.
Strike of Engineers on the Now Jer-
sey Southern Railroad.
The Track torn up-Trains Prevented
From Running.

Trenton, 10. The legislature organized
to-day. The Governor communica his
message. Several bills were introduced,
among them one to repeal the usury laws.
Whiting, Is. The engineers of the New
Jersey Southern Railroad, last night, after
taking their several trains to their destination,
ran the engines to the headquarters of the
road at Manchester and then disconnected
them. This action compelled the closing up
Of business on this road and on other roads
depending on it for connections. The cause
of the strike is failure of the company to
pay the wages due. The track is torn up in
several places, to prevent trains of other
roads running on the company's tracks.
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concur in the Senate substitute, and on that
ha moved tho nrouio,a fan oal;ox,

concur in the Senate substitute, and on that
he moved the previous question.
Messrs. Butler and Dawes each desired to
offer or indicate an amendment, but Mr.. Hale
insisted on the previous question, because if
the House should begin to make change in
the bill it would drift, nobody knew where,
the whole subject would be open again. The
bill was now nearly a clean, thorough SUBJ
stantal repeal of the increase of last session,
and he believed the House could not do better
than to take it.
The previous question was seconded l26 to
l57 and the substitute was agreed to yeas
22G, nays %.
The bill now goes to the President for ap-
proval.
Adjourned.
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WASHINGTON.

Washington, l3. a one hundred dollar
certificate was received at the Treasury to-
day from New York, which the annoym Gus
sender thinks is due the government.
Revenue receipts Sl23,005.
The navy department is advised of the
sailing of the store. ship Guard from Triesbc,
on the 9th Of Dec. for the United States.
Capt. Furry, assistant quarter-master is re-
ieved from duty Of the department of Ari-
soma, and ordered to relieve Col. Moore, post
quarter master at Fort Adams, r. |.
Snow commenced falling at o'clock this
afternoon, and continues tonight
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iHarrten.

In Haloweli, Sd inst, by Rev. c. 3. Peckham
Mr.. Alba Brann to Miss Augusta NJ. Sukeforth OF
IIallowel.
In Waldoboro', oath ult., Mr.. Benson o. Gilman
of Monmouth, to Miss Selma S. Achon Of W; LIST
inst, Franklin Rcaves of Damariscotta, to Miss
Eliza f. Davis of w.
In Warren, eth u!t., George A. Gilchrist OF St.
George, to Miss Alice $. Robinson of Warren.
In Calais, lst inst, Mr.. Frederick l.. Clayton of
Baltimore, to Mics Addie g., eldest daughter Of
Samuel q. Pike, ESQ.,. 9Th inst, Marshall \. Nc
kusick to Miss Lucy Bassford, both of Calais.
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Congressional Proceedings.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., Jan. Is.
HOUSE.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Jan. Is.
House.
Mr. Butler of Mass, asked leave to offer
a resolutions instructng the judiciary to in
quire whether under existing laws the United
States courts have adequate jurisdiction and
authority to prevent and punish the improper
use of the flag and national character on board
of merchant vessels on the high seas or in
foreign ports, etc.
Mr. Holman of Ind, objected unless the
subject was referred to the committee on
commerce.
Mr.. Butler withdrew the resolution
The House then went into committee on
the whole on the naval appropriation bill.
The following amendment was offered by
Mr.. Randall of Penn, and provoked consd-
cradle discussions And any person holding
any office or appointment under the authority
of the United States, who shall contract for
or authorize or consent to any expenditure
within any fiscal year over or beyond the APP
preparation for such year, for the purpose,
| Tor which such appropriation may have been
| specifically made, or who shall at any time
| contract for or authorize or consent to any
expenditure over or above the appropriations
made before such time, shall be guilty OF a
| misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof,
shall be fined not less than $1,000 and not
more than $4,000. The discussion turned
largely on the extravaganza Of Mullett, the
supervising architect of the treasury, in the
erection of public buildings all over the
country.
Mr.. Beck said that although the cost of the
New York postoffice was limited to So ,000,.
600 and the Boston postofhce to 81 100000
the former had already cost S6,O00,00o, and
the latter nearly &c, 900. ~
The amendment was allowed to lie over for
further action.
Without making much progress on the bill
the committee rose and the House took up
the Senate substitute for the bill in relation to
salaries.
Mr.. Hurlburt said it had been his fortune
to propose to the House measure, which the
House passed, and to which the Senate
adopted substitute. He proposed to accept
that substitute as a satisfactory solution OF
the vexed question.
Mr.. Hale of Me-, said that in order to bring
the House to vote on the bill without further
| complications, he would move that the House
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An Afflicted Family.

VAssALBoRO', Jan. II, 1874
The death of Josiah Prescott Esq, the leading
business man of this village, on Thursday of last
week, marks the climax of remarkable series of
msfortunes which have recently befallen the fam
lily of the deceased. Last summer j. Prescott
Son, whose establishment had long been the bust.
center of the village, sold out their store and
goods, while the senior partner made contract for
the sale of his house and farm, intending to change
his residence in the spring. Up to that time the
family had enjoyed degree OF prosperity that was
noteworthy. Successful in business, with wide
circle of prominent and influential friends and re.
lations, and with large family of grown-up chill
dren, at that time In the enjoyment of vigorous
health and pleasant prospects, MIR: and Mrs. Pres.
colt seemed TO be In possession OF as many of the
clements OF happiness as often fall to the lot of
mortals. But their skies were now suddenly over
couded. Mr.. Oliver Prescott, one of their sons,
employed in the Express Office at Augusta, was
seriously injured by being crushed between two
cars In September Mrs. Prescott fell sick with
fever, and a few days afterwards the youngest
daughter was Frustrated by the same disease. They
recovered. however, but not before Willie, the
youngest son, was badly hurt by falling from a
building. Then Charles, another aon, took the fe-
yer which, in his case, proved to be OF that malig
nant and fatal type which defes the tenderest
and all remedies, however ekillfully applied. The
day before Charles died, Oliver, who was rapidly
recovering from his almost fatal injuries also sue
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ENNE Bee LAUNDRY.
Corner State and Winthrop Sts.,
AUG USTA, ME.

Having purchased of Mr.. ". A. Webster the
entire interest in the above Laundry, shall open
it for business on MONDAY, Jan. 10.
The laundry is in the building known as Waverly
Hall, which has been fitted up with all the neces-
sary appliances of first-class laundry, and We are
now prepared to do all kinds of Laundry Work in
the best manner at reasonable rates. Our facilities
are such that enabled to do all kinds of work
cheaper than it can be done in any other way, and
without the Inconvenience of washing day. We
shall collect articles every day from our patrons
and deliver them when ready, Free of Charge, thus
saving all trouble in that direction. Every precau.
ton viii be taken to prevent loss of articles.
Printed blanks will be distributed, thus enabling
every one to keep their own account. We hold
ourselves responsible for all articles lost injured
beyond the usual wear of washing, and shall use
no acids or compositions which cave work and in
ure clothes, and ask of the public trial of our
work, with the determination to make that our best
recommendation.
orders lett at J. +. Perce's Bookstore in Angus.
Ia, {. Spaulding's bookstore, in Hallowel Palmer
II Co.'S bookstore, in Gardiner or at the Laundry,
will receive prompt attention.
BURBANK Il LArHAM,
Projectors.
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The Governors staff.

The following officers were yesterday announced
as the STAFF Of the Governor and COMMANDMENTS
Chief:
Brig General Benjamin B. Murray, Jr., Adjutant
General, Acting Quar.ermaster and Paymaster
General.
Brig General Isaac Dyer, Inspector General.
Colonel Jason Huckins, Assistant Surgeon Cen
eral.
Colonel Martin V. q. Chase, Assistant Commits
sary General.
Colonel Greenlicf T. Stevens, Assistant Judge
Advocate General.
Lieut.. Colonel Zemro A. Smith, Lieut.. Colonel
Harrison Hume, Lieut.. Colonel Nelson Howard,
Lieut. Colonel John f. Whitcomb, Aides-de-Camp
Major Alexander ii. S. Davis Military Secretary.
The Governor has chosen his stafr from those who
have seen military service, comforting honors upon
those who most deserve to wear them.
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Foreign exchange closed dull; So for prime
bankers sixty days sterling; s6l5 for QcmapeS r.
ending to-day were t4505,f0S
Customs Receipts to-day $4,000
Gold closed HIN after selling at Xix.
The rates paid for carrying to-day were 7,e, 1-s2
and per cent. UT fR"FsASs
The assistant treasurer disbursed this morning
1888 900 on account of interest and $3.50 900 In re-
demption OF $40 bonds.
The operations in tho Gold Exchange Bank to.
day we're: r.saE {.sts7sF f,.frrI9K
Gold balances As33GO
Currency balances dsf.'+.s a. OGs $50
Gross clearances fr j.. s-., 5lS9l GO
The Stock Exchange opened dun, Declining but
rallied after the first board, closing firm with com
siderable recovery.
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cumbed to the fever, and for weeks hung between
life and death. His convalescence had hardly be-
gun when Willie, who had quite recovered from his
accident, was attacked by the same terrible mala-
dy, and MIR. Prescott himself was seized by it, in
his turn, a few days later. Both speedily became
seriously ill. Wiliie's life, like divers, saved
only by faithful nursing and the wonderful skill
and fidelity of DIR. l.. Croker of Augusta. About
this time, Freddie, another son, came home from
st. Louis, with health seriously impaired Mr..
Prescott was rapidly recovering from his fever,
when an acute attack of chronic disease, which
for some years had been insidiously undermining
his constitution, brought his life to sudden and
painful close. He was sixty-seven years old at the
time Of his decease. Mr.. Prescott was man of
uncommon ability, genial and courteous in his SO.
cial relations, Kind husband, an indulgent father
and good citizen. The Affections of his family
have excited feelings of the deepest commiseraion
and warmest sympathy in the hearts oftheir neigh
bors and townspeople. So many misfortunes and
so much suffering crowded into the space of a few
months are striking confirmation of Shakespeare's
declaration that
when sorrows come, they come not single spies
But in batLallons.""
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Chicago Produce Market. 20, g.
~. CHICAGO. Jan. Ii.

Reccipts-l7 900 -four; 1888 600 wheat SO, 600 corn
80 900 OATS 1000 rye; 81 900 barley.
Flour-extra spring 6--a625. .d3A.}t.
Wheat-NoI spring l37ls,!No. do 51a127k, Feb.
l3ola, Mar. No. spring rs, rejected liz.
Corn-No. mixed 6ika-, cash 62la, new No.
mi Xed 53--a54. i1}e "
Oats-No. ., cash n, Feb. 40, May
Rye-adyanced and fair demand ut s0aSlI8. fs,,.s
Barley-No, fall -, 10. spring 40-a-. -.
Provisions--Pork l45o-al4-; lard -agi0; bulk
meats, shoulders TX, short clear mid * green
meats, shoulders 5k; hams sk. 8s,s-l5ss d,
Whisky fair demand at o.. 90.
Shipments 5000 flour; lis 00O wheat; $1,000
corn; 26 900 oats: I.000 barley; coo rye.
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FROM NEW YORk.
The Chief Justiceship.

New York, Is. The Times thinks that the
President has acted sensibly in the Texas
matter, and closes another long and severe
article ON Cushing's nomination as follows !:
"In three respects then, this nomination is
eminently uniit to be made-character, repu-
utation and loyalty to the constitution. What
remains, great as it may, weighs little against
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WEATHER..

WAR DEPARTMENT.,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER.
Washington, Jan. 13.-s p. M.
For New England, and Middle States,
and the lower lake region, cloudy weather
and snow will prevail with northerly to easily
winds in the northern portion of these dis
tricts, and variable winds on the coast. The
pressure will diminish in New England and
Middle Atlantic coast, without a decided
change of temperature.