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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-02-23
Boston Dry Goods Market.
FRIDAY, Feb. 20.


There is general lack of buoyancy and ANNA
ton to the market, and the volume of trade II but
sllgnly increased Staple cotton fabrics are taken
little more freely from jobbers, but the demand
from hrst hands does not seem to be much fmprov-
ed, and although certain makes and descriptions
OF cottons are in steady request there has been
general activity in any department.
In Brown Sheetings there has been fair piece
trade, but not much doing by the package.
Bleacned COttons also taken ia moderate
quantities and at current rates.
Cottonades have been selling fairly, and there
seems to be slightly improved demand for these
goods.
Denims have been quiet and with the exception
of few of the lighter grades, the demand has been
limited.
Shifting Stripes of fancy designs have been in
some request, but the sales have been mainly in
piece lots.
Ticks are taken in moderate quantities, and the
market is without special change.
There has been something doing ia Prints, and
medium colors have sold in small lots, but there
has been but little package trade.
There hiss been rather more inquiry for American
Dress Fabrics and the trade in these fabrics seems
to be improving, although buyers purchase with
extreme caution.
There is hardly so much doing in woollens, and
the clothing trade seems to be supplied for the
present time.
There is a limited jobbing demand for Fine Cas-.
simeres and Doeskins but the sales are not large.
Carpets remain unaltered, and the market 10
quiet for all descriptions.
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NEWS BY MAIL.

Ex-senator Wigfall's death is announced
by despatch from Galveston, Texas. Since
the war he has resided in Baltimore, practic-
ing law, but went to Texas on visit few
weeks since.
In the Senate Friday Number of new bills
were introduced, and the consideration Of the
bill for the redistribution Of the currency was
resumed, the question being upon the recon.
sideration Of the vote adopting Mr.. Cooper
amendment, which was finally reconsidered
and then rejected, and Mr.. Merrimon's
amendment, looking toward the increase of
the national bank circulation to $+o0, 200, 900,
was accepted. In the House Of Representa-
tives,st being private bill day, but little BUSH
nsse of general interest was transacted. The
introduction of bill to extend railroad line
through the city Of Washington caused an ex-
citing and noisy discussion, but No action was
taken on it. Messrs. Beck and Grassland Of
Kentucky apologized to the House for their
! disgraceful conduct of the previous day.
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STATE NEWS.

The Board of Directors of the Bucksport
and Bangor railroad contemplate putting on
sufficient force as soon as the frost is out of
the road bed, to complete the road ready for
trains by the time the superstructure of the
bridge, across the Penobscot in Bangor, is
finished. This will probably be some time
in the middle Of the summer.
A little son of Mr.. Ezekiel Racklif of
Starks, on Saturday week was leading his
horse to water when the horse sprang and
kicked striking him with one foot fairly in
the face the other upon his left side and arm
leaving his face side and arm badly bruised.
One hundred and six cargoes of coal have
been landed at Bath in the six months ending
Dec. 81. 1878.
The members of Co. A, Third Maine Regt
Association with few invited guests promi-
nent among whom was the war Mayor, DR..
Putnam, sat down last evening to a supper.
on occasion Of their annual reunion. Men,
bers from the neighboring cities and towns
were present. Music was furnished by
Young's Quadrille Band. 1t was a happy
occasion and all present enjoyed it highly
Bath Times of Saturday.
Mr.. Green Mariner, residing in Bridgton,
while telling tree on the Eben Ingalls, place
in Side City, the other day, was struck by the
butt of the tree and knocked down, but, for
tunately, was not seriously injured.
The Rev Mrs. Parker of South Paris,
died very suddenly last Sunday.
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Boston Wool Market.
FRIDAY, Feb. 20.


The total receipts of wool at this port for the week
comprise APO bales of domestic and $50 bales for
eign, against 4l7j bales domestic and 1l02 bales Tor
cign, for the same week last year.
The total sales for the week comprise $50, 600 lbs
of domestic add California, and 1853 GOO Ms foreign
making total of SSS,O0o bs, against - Ds for the
corresponding period OF last year.
The sales have been less but otherwise the mar.
ket presents no new features. The opening prices
at the London sales were fully equal to general
pectations, and the competition is quite as sharp
as was anticipated. The offerings comprise lGo
600 bales. Greasy Port Philip wool cannot be
bought under l6d, and light Adelaide at IA lid,
Cape is firm at rather higher prices. The effect OF
the sales thus far on this market has been to
strengthen holders, but buyers are not purchasing
any more freely, and for the past day or two the
sales have been light.
Fall California is dull and there has been but
very little inquiry.
Pulled woods are unchanged, and the demand
has been about equal to the receipts. There has
been little more inquiry for Cape during the past
two days and sales in bond have been made at half
a cent above recent quotations.
We give below report Of the principal sales OF
the week, with the prices obtained.
Domestic Fleece-25 coo h Ohio at SIC; 25 900
lbs New y DIRK at soc; 5000 lbs Michigan at 52I4c;
% COO MS do at IS l2c; $4,000 Michigan at 5la52c
5000 lbs ohio at 55c; 5000 Ms x and above Ohio
at 55e; 600 lbs Ohio 52a53c; TO- 900 MS Wisconsin
at ole; 1905 lbs Illinois at 4se; 40, coo lbs Ohio and
Michigan at 49a53c 5000 lbs Ohio at 53c 30 900 lbs
Michigan and Ohio at 52a55e 10000 lbs Michigan at
sic; 5000 Bs Wisconsin at soc; 600 lbs Pennsyl.
vania az So; $1,000 lbs Michigan at 81 g55c.
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FOREIGN.

London, 22. Dispatches from Nanguss ak
says that the Instruction is spreading ant
the situation is critical. The insurgents are
advancing on that place and foreign residents
are preparing to leave.
Rome, 90. The Papalo Romano says that
Cardinal Antonette has sent to all the bishops
asking them to come to Rome, as the Pope
wishes to see them before he dies.
st. Petersburg, %. The Emperor Austria
left to- hight for Moscow.
Madrid, %. Severe fighting has been 60
ing on in Biscay for several days. Gen
Donagany with $4,000 insurgents holds the
heights above Somorrostro. The republican.
have taken the first heights. Their losse.
are heavy. The wounded are coming to San
lander.
Bsyonne, %. The Caris have taken the
town of Vindroz in Valencia.
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NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE
1aily Xsnmehee 9uurnal.
ROCKLAND.

Rockland, 81. Mr.. Ephraim Barrett, for
many years prominent dry goods merchant
in this city, was discovered this morning by a
passing neighbor. struggling in fit near the
door of his stable and died in few moments
He was upwards of sixty years of age.
Rockland, %. At the adjourned Coroner's
inquest in the Petee homicide case, last even
ing, the jury returned verdict that "Caro-
line Pettee came to her death by blows inflict-
ed by some persons or persons to the jury
unknown" At the previous session of the
inquest, Sarah E. Martin testified that she
heard a screech at about eleven o'clock; got
up and went out doors to the corner of her
house and saw back Of the house Mrs. Pettee
with Ann Burns and Henry D. Flye having
dispute among themselves that they were
back of the house, about twenty five feet dis
tant. Witness saw Mrs. Burns strike Mrs
Pettee over the head with stick that knock
her twice after she fell; witness thought she
was observed and went in. Afterwards heard
some one walking and went out again and saw
the same persons in the same place. Mrs.
Pettee lay on the ground: saw Mrs. Burns
strike Mrs. Pettee on the head again and
heard her say, "Flye you take care of her"
saw Flye take hold of Mrs. Pettee and move
her very short distance, then he heard some
one and both he and Mrs. Burns got over the
fence next to the Burns house and witness
went into the house and to bed and knew
nothing more Of the matter till she heard Mrs
Pettee was dead in the morning.
No additional evidence could be got in the
two weeks between the time when this testi-
mony was and last Satur day, and the reason
which influenced a majority of the jury OF
reach the verdict announced, was probably
that the previous testimony of this witness
contradicted what she last stated and no other
evidence was found to support it and fill up
the gap between the time the blows referred
to were said to have been given and the find
ing of the body at four O'Clock in another
place.
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PENNSYLVANIA.

Philadelphia, 81. The dissection of the
band connecting the Siamese Twins, the most
important point at issue, having been con-
cluded, the only point of interest is the con-
struction and relation Of the hearts of the
brothers. Although no regular examination
has yet been made, it is fully decided upon
by medical men that the same abnormal case
existed as in the case of the livers, that is,
that the apices of the hearts approach each
other, the heart of one being normally situa-
ted in the left side, and that of the other in
the right side, but both were perfect organs
as regards circulation. Further examinations
in this particular will be made from day to
day, but full report will not be ready for
some time.
Wilkesbarre, %. portion of the roof of
shaft No. of the Empire mines fell in to-
day and crushed the engine injuring the en-
gineer seriously and John Russ fatally.
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Lecture by Gen. Banks.

Gen. Banks lecture at Meonian Hall on
Saturday evening, was listened to with a
good deal of interest and attention. Some
parts were very fine and elected applause.
His subject was "Will it Endure?' referring
to the question of the perpetuity of the Re-
public. lie proceeded to examine the char
acter Of the institutions bequeathed US by our
fathers. The weight of divine authority and
human opinion was that the people are the
true source of power. In ancient history we
see that Roman empoTors, the rulers OF the
rude tribes of Europe, and Oriental poten-
tates all regarded the people as the source of
authority. To-day, there is the German en-
pire, the head of which, Kaiser Wilhelm,
was elected by the free vote OF the German
States. In France there is a republic found
ed on the hearty support of the majority Of
Frcnchmen.
In consideration of the dangers by which
our Institutions are menaced the lecturer took
up the caucus system so much denounced.
He thought it ne source of danger to the re-
public were it properly restricted. 1t has
been said that cur greatest men have not re-
ceiyed our highest offices. This shows that
the people are wise in that they prefer prin-
ciples and measures to men. The people
move backwards as well as forwards, but on
the whole the tendency is progressive. In
speaking of the enormous fortunes of our
Scots and Vanderbilts, Gen. Banks said that
twenty years ago he had predicted that for
tunes of from $50, 600 10 $4,000, 900
would not be at all uncommon. To-day he
would predict that in the future fortunes of
from $500, 5000 to $500, 100000 would be
possible, though rare. Wealth is no source
Of danger. Wealth is power it is true; but
so is luci!er match or revolver. Properly
restricted in its uses no danger was TO be ap-
pretended from great wealth.
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WASHINGTON.

Washington, 81. Alexander II. Stevens
rode out to day, the first time for several
weeks.
Professor Henry received by telegraph this
morning, the announcement from the Acade-
my of Science of Vienna, of the discovery of
comet in night ascension, 20 hours, AZ min
utes of defamation, plus "A degrees, CT min
utes. Faint motion southeast 1-2 degrees.
Post Office changes for the week in New
England. Office established Jericho, in
Windham county, Connecticut, Joseph Mar
tin postmaster. Postinasters appointed-L.
Z. Clinton, Clintonville, New Haven; Han
nah c. Proctor, North Bridgton, Cumberland
county Maine; N. J. Ellis, Huntington Gen.
tire, Chittendon county Vermont; Burton IL.
Dickinson, Montgomery, Franklin county,
Vermont.
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KANSAS.

Topeka, 81. At meeting Of the farmers
cooperative association, held last night, with
view of forming a new political party.
Speeches were made by Senator York, Ex-
Governor Robinson and others and resolu-
tons passed in favor of the repeal of the Ma.
tional banking law, revision of the tariff SO
as to raise revenue from imported luxuries.
instead of articles necessary for the comfort Of
the masses, in favor of Congress controlling
railroads and regulating freights and fares.
Not hundred persons were present and the
proceedings were very tame.
The Changers to-day passed a resolution
refusing to make any paper in the State their
special organ.
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TELEGRAMS SIN GENERAL.

A member of Cornell College students will
sail on scientific expedition to-day for a
year in South America.
The striking employees in the Philadelphia
cotton and wooden mills are still out.
Another thief (colored) was short in Brook
Ign last night by policeman, on attempting
to run when discovered in house breaking.
The temperance crusaders will commence
operations in Brooklyn and on Staten Island
Immediately.
Most of the railroad bond FORCES and the
engravings have been captured in New York
Key West, 81. The United States steam
ers Getty sburg and Ossipee, and the Monitor
Ajax, arrived here this morning.
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tate desire for reading, much needless ant
| desultory work.
The following announcement was also
| made in regard to prizes:
One first prize Of $500 shall be given tc
| the student who shall maintain during the
present term, beginning with Monday, Feb
23d, the best standing in all respects, en-
bracing class room work, punctuality in at,
tendance upon all required exercises and de-
pertinent upon the college premises and else
where.
One second prize of $1,000 shall be given
to the student who shall stand second in rank
as aforesaid.
Students maintaining good rank in all
the required exercises of the term, who shall
achieve exceptional excellence in any pre-
scrbed study, or who shall do special work
not demanded in the regular course and shall
pass examination thereon, shall be reported
to the trustees by the professor in charge and
entitled to honorable mention in the cata-
logue.
DR.. Robins hoped that ere long he should
be able to make such arrangements in regard
to prizes, ETC., that student might earn his
way through college.
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a very instructive and entertaining lecture
is to be delivered at Granite Hall, tomorrow
(Tuesday) evening, by Capt. w. Il. Browne
OF New York, late |. S. consul on the west
coas! of Africa. The captain in this lecture
will take his audience, in imagination, a
voyage around the world, by 4 route which
he has trayersed thirteen times. Among the
numerous testimonials which the captain has
as to his character as a gentleman and Q
scholar, is one from the Rev. y. Mckenzie,
formerly of this city.
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4 young gentleman and two young ladies
from down river had just returned from the
green house in this city and were waiting for
the train at the depot Mr.. b." says Miss
A., Il did not intend for you to pay for those
plants, so please take this offering him n
dollar; ''excuse me, says Mr.. b., 81 would
like to share the profits of the ENTERPRISE
paying for the geraniums and you caring
for them-They will bear apples or some
thing, will they not?" "They may bear
pairs" says Miss c.
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Corn-So.2 mixed S. cash; 5SX -sa February:
s. March; May -; rejected old 5Ska54; new
q.
Oats-42- cash; - Feb; IS March; rejected at
3sa3s<.
Kye-s4 1Sas5-.
Bariey-No. fall "a -; Nos spring 15ial5e.
Dressed Hogs-6 20a8 %.
Pcrk-l3 95 cash; February; IA 7'alk 81 Ia
March.
Lard-9 05as 10 cash; 81 for February; eco for
March.
Bulk Meats-shouiders so /; short rib mid TX
-; short clear mid 7ka.
Green meats-shouders 5ls short ribs ~.
Hams IA Ds average ash,
Whiskey-94I9.
Receipts-10, 600 -four; 10000 wheat; &c coo corn ;
$4,000 oats; 1900 rye; 5000 barley.
Shpments-1S0 coo flour; 10000 wheat; Is 0Oe
corn; 1000 oats; p 900 barley; 1000 rye.
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Boston Hide and Leather Market.


The demand for the past week has been steady
bat not large, and the sales have been mainly in
such lots as shoe manufacturers require for pres
ent use.
Hemlock sole continues firm, and there is no
change to note in price, nor is there any accumula.
ton of receipts of good leather.
Rough stock is not quite SO much sought for, and
there is a more liberal supply of common leather.
Calf skins are quiet, and prices rule in buyers
favor. The best grades of finished Wax and Kip
selling at steady prices, but the cheaper grades
of leather quiet, and prices rather favor buy
ers.
Hides have been in rather better demand at the
We quote:-
Hides Buen0s Ayres and Rio Grande, selected,
25a26la C, gold Montevideo, Csc; Ornoco, - l-2c ;
California, 24c Texas, 81 IL a23 l-2c, currency.
Western dry, 2la29c, currency.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-02-23

Our readers will remember the terrible ac-
cdent in Guilford by which Mr.. and Mrs.
Wharf and little boy were burned to death.
The Observer says that a coroners inquest is
to be had over the remains. II is not only
an unfortunate but a very singular affair; and
it is to be hoped that an investigation will
throw some light upon the origin of the fire.
The Attorney General has requested that the
matter be fully investigated, ard measures
are being taken to do so.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-02-23

JAMES /. FELLOWS, ESQ.
DEAR SIR: Gratitude to you, and sympa-
thy for the afflicted, induced me to send you
a written statement of my case and the cure
effected by using your Compound Syrup of
Hypophosphites.
In April, lSGS, / was attacked with palpi-
tation OF the Heart, sent for the Doctor,
and he said that nothing could be done for
me, and that l was liable to die very sudden
ly; being very weak and unable TO leave my
bed, became discouraged.
After my physician gave me up, l was in
duced to use your Compound Syrup of Hypo-
phosphites, and the effect was wonderful. La
two days felt the benefit of it. and after TAX
ing half bottle was entirely free from the
complaint, and to this day have not been
troubled with a return of the Heart Disease.
Yours, very truly,
fehlS-f&WlW SARAH LENT.
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PORTLAND.

Portland, %. Gov. Dingley has cited the
Sheriff of Knox county to appear before him
Wednesday, and show cause why he should
not be impeached for not obeying the law in
regard to the Selling of liquors. The charges
were made by Good Templars Lodge.
A man answering the description of Jones,
who escaped from Charlestown State prison
Friday night, applied for lodgings at the sta
ton TO- night and was detained
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FROM CALIFORNIA.

San francisco, 81. The steamer Vasco
De Garna, sailed for China and Japan day.
The steamer North Pacific, while in gale
near San Juan Island, this morning, struck
sunken rock, which stove hole forward.
She was finally towed safely into Victoria.
Sixty head of cattle and quantity of govern
ment stores were thrown overheard.
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FROM HALIFA ".

Halifax, 81. Steamer Alhambra arrived
from Portland this morning. Steamer Mes
toran from England arrived this afternoon.
The bark Amira Gondey of Yarmouth re-
Gently lost in the North sea from Baltimore
for Bremen was insured in the Yarmouth for
$4,000
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VIRGINIA.

Richmond, 90. The anniversary of Wash
ington's birth day was celebrated here this
afternoon by the parade of the First Virginia
Regiment The turn out was very fine
Thousands of persons thronged the streets
and public squares. The regiment was re-
viewed by Gov. Kemper and State officials.
1t afterward fired the National salute. 1t
was the first parade for ten years that was
entered into by any zest by the people. Five
companies of colored State militia celebrate
Monday as Washington's birth day.
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The Waldoboro News tells Of a placAy
girl-The dwelling house of 4. \. Hall, at
Newcastle, caught fire in the roof, last week,
and was saved from destruction BY his daugh-
ter "Calle," sixteen years old, who with
wonderful GOODNESS managed to throw several
pals of water upon the flames, keeping the
fire in check till assistance arrived.
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NEBRASKA.

Omaha, 81. Nothing of interest has been
heard from Gen. Sheridan who with portion
of his staff went yesterday morning to inves-
tigate the Indian question.
1t is the general opinion that no further
trouble will be had with the Indians who COM
mitted the depredations, having all gone north
to Tongue River, which is nearly 1000 miles
from here.
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LEWISTON.

Lewiston, 81. Coroner Brooks held an in
quest yesterday on the body Of Aruna Wheel
er, killed by q train on the Maine Contra
road Thursday. The jury fully exoneratet
the conductor and engineer.
AT the Republican caucus in Auburn, to-
day, DR.. B. +. Sturgis was nominated as can
didate for Mayor.
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CUBA.

Havana %. Lucca, Murska and Vizzaie
sailed for New York yesterday after deposit
ing in court the amount demanded by the
chorus and ochestra of the opera company.
The latter are compelled until the legal pro.
ceedings are terminated. They are in want
and several of them are i'll, Mr.. Jewett has
been sued by the principals of the company
who demand rendering of accounts
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Personal.

I'CEsUnUi.
Augustus Welt, Esq, Representative from
Waldoboro, has been confined at home by
sickness for the past fortnight.
Charles L. Bidwell, the well-lnown theatrl-
Cal manager has been discharged from the
Somcrville Insane Asylum, cured.
Mr.. Stevens is to give his lecture on South
America, at Coburn Hall in Skowhegan, on
Tuesday (to-morrow) evening. Seats free 10
all.
ST. Bond, postmaster at East Jefferson. is
'off duty" at present, caused by fall two
weeks ago.
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ILLINOIS.

Chicago, 2l The board of trade to-day
adjourned till Tuesday observing Monday,
Washington birthday as a holiday.
Victoria Woodruff who was announced to
lecture here this and tomorrow evening, was
unable to secure any place in which to speak.
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w YOMING.

Cheyenne, 81. Nothing has been heard
from the Indian agencies for several days
Gems. Sheridan and Ord arrived to day and
leave for Fort Laramie o.morrow.
Snow is falling toni ght with indication of
severe Storm