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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-02-26
The Boston ColIectOrship.

a special despatch from Washington in the
Boston journal, dated the 24ih, says:
The committee of Bostonians opposed to
the confirmation of Mr.. Simmons have been
diligently employed to- day, and have present.
ed their view of the situation to the President,
to Secretary Boutwell, and to the Massachu-
sets Representatives, including General But
ler The President twice deliberately stated
to the committee that had the nomination
of Simmons not been made he would not now
make it, In now Withdrawing it he might in
nocently injure one who had good record SO
far as he knew. Still, he would Withdraw the
.umination of Mr.. simmons and nominate
any one upon whom the delegation could sub
stantially agree.
The President appears to have impressed
the committee with the idea that he regarded
this rs a contest between the rival wings OF
tho Republican party in Massachusetts,, in
which he disliked to take part, He had made
the nomination of Mr.. Simmons, thinking
that it was Endorsed by majority of the Mas
sachusetts delegation, and if that majority
thought fit to present another name he would
accept. The committee then called upon the
Massachusetts, delegation in Congress success
sively, to impress upon them the urgent ne
cessity for union upon some gentleman less
! objectionable than Mr.. Simmons. With the
exception of Mr.. Bufiiinton, (who declined tt
receive either them or a delegation of the
friends of Mr. Simmons), they were received
by each one of the Representatives, and cour
tsously listened to.
Meanwhile the delegation of the friends o.
Mr.. Simmons (having waited in vain for The
escort commanded by Gen. Swift took up the
/ line of march for the Capitol. There they
! had brief interview with Gov. Boutwell,
and they then left for the White House es
corted by Gen. Butler. After they had beer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-02-26
PORTLAND.

Portland, %. kilograms were receiy ed by
c. 2. Kimball, the Centennial Commissioner
tor this State, this afternoon, from Gorham,
the managing director fthe centennial and j
L. CAMPBELL, Secretary in the Office at Phila-
delphia, denying the statement of the cores
pondent in the Boston Journal of Commerce
in regard to the amount of salaries paid and
the number of employees engaged.
A man named Thompson was killed at Up
per Bartlett yesterday, by being crushed by
rolling logs in the woods.
AT half pas: one O'Clock this morning, a
store house belonging to Thomas Breslin, in
which were large quantity of paints and
hard pine flooring, was burned, on which
there was an insurance of $500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-02-26

State to credit to any town its proportion OF
SO much as the number Of stockholders in
town bear to the whole stock of the company.
All shares of corporations to be exempt from
municipal taxes.
The vote Of the committee to tax foreign
insurance companies stood to 3. Each d.
vision of the committee is authorized to re-
port its Yiews-one a bill in favor Of taxing
insurance companies. in new draft, provid-
ing fo7 taxing the net receipts; and the other
portion Of the Committec to report that the
FAX Commissioners bill ought not to pass.
The Committee also agreed upon resolves
locking 70 the formation of an Inter State
Tax Association, as recommended by Com
missioner Paine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-02-26
poreie Chun, as Fodder.

Hon. Samuel WATSON Of Surry, has shown
us specimens Of dried porgie chum, which he
uses in feeding sheeF, The chum is taken
direct from the factories and dried in the sun,
and then is in state to be preserved for
years. There is no disagreeable efluvia aris-
ing from the chum, and it may be put in bar
rels and kept the same as oats or corn. Mr..
WATSON feeds it to his sheep, instead of corn,
and indeed they prefer it to corn. Both ar
ticles put in the same crib, the sheep will eat
the chum and leave the corn. The sheep will
eat everything clean, bones and all. 1t is fed
at the rate of one pound to three sheep per
winter; in consequence of the fodder, each
sheep yields one and one-fourth pounds in en-
ira weight of fleece. In two months from the
time of beginning to feed, the sheep are in good
condition for the butchers knife. After being
ground, for the. purpose of smashing up the
bones, the chum is also fed to calves and colts,
these animals relishing it greatly. 1t costs
two dollars per 100 pounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-02-26
DOings of Committees.

The Committee ON Ways and Means had
some conversation yesterday on the PROPOSE
ton to tax churches, church property and
certain elemosynary institutions; but it was
considered to be too late in the session to in
troduce the subject to the attention of the
legislature.
The Committee on Ways and Means will
report in new draft bill authorizing a tax
on railroads. The bin provides that the State
shall levy tax on the basis of a valuation to
be ascertained by the authorities of the State,
from, which is to be deducted the real estate
actually assessed by municipalities. The
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II. A. Pratt has been chosen Captain Of the
Jersey Light Infantry, Oldtown, to fiji the
place vacated by the promotion of Capt. Fol-
som to the position of Major.
Mr.. A. b. Gates of Colby University, has
been teaching the high school in West Cam
den, the rank of which, under his charge, has
been raised to high standard.
Asa Perkins, Esq, the present clerk OF the
Warden of the State Prison, is now serving
his fortieth year in that capacity.
We are glad TO notice that Hon. H. IL. Bur
CESS, Senator from Cumberland has recov-
cred from his recent illness, ard resumed
his seat in the Senate yesterday.
Hon. Joseph Farwell and Col. Timothy
Williams of Rockland, were in the city yes
terday.
Hon. +. B. Smith of Saco, Reporter of De-
cisions, Hon. Nathan Cleaves of Portland,
and Maj. John +. Whitcomb member Of the
last House, were in the city yesterday.
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ILLINOIS,.

Chicago, %. David A. Gage. late City
Treasurer at Chicago, has made arrangements
to turn over to the city some $220,0 900 in
cash, give security for the payment OF inter-
est already charged up against him on the
comptroller's books, amounting to Sl33, 900,
and for the recovery OF city moneys depos-
tied in Brokers banks about $4,000, which
will end the criminal prosecution now pend
ing against him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-02-26
OHIO.

Cincinnati, 25. \ despatch from New
Lexington, Ohio, reports fire there early
Wednesday morning, which destroyed $l5,-
900 worth Of goods and business buildings.
There is no insure except IS, 900 on the drug
stock of A. White, in whose store the fire
originated.
A despatch from Springfield, Ohio, says
the city council of that place lave passed a
resolution directing that the sidewalks be
kept clear, which will interfere with the wo-
mans temperance movement.
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have been made to make the occasion one OF
brilliant and enjoyable interest
We are under obligations to Hon. George
G. Stacy, Secretary of State, for important
Executive and State documents, for which he
will please accept thanks.
A. Il. Simmons furnishes costumes for
those who desire, at his picture and photo
graph rooms in this city.
City election next Monday, when all inter-
ested should participate.
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Congressional Proceedings
WASHINGTON, ID. c., Feb. %.
SENATE.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Feb. %.
SENATE.
Mr.. Anthony offered a resolution which
was passed, that the committee on public
buildings inquire into the expediency of erect
ing in the city of Washington the naval mon
ument now constructing by Franklin Sim
mons.
The bill providing for an alcoholic commit
tee was taken up. Mr.. Schurz thought the
passage of the bill would establish prece-
dent for congressional interference in matters
belonging exclusively to the States.
He said that many other evils aft. citing So
ciety need be inquired into. Gambling was
more than intemperance. The extravaganza
| of the female sex in matters of dress, was Il
great evil and had ruined many families. How
many clerks have been induced to rob their
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-02-26

A very handsome audience vas in attend
ance at the Universalist Leyee last evening
a. Granite Hall. A pretticr performance has
not been witnessed in our city than the opera
tic play presented. The costumes Of tie
young ladies were as brilliant as pictures OF
fairy land, the elves and brownies were taste
fully and appropriately clad, and the singing,
dancing, ard rcetations were very fine. All
were pleased with the entertainment, which
was much assisted by good orchestra. AZ
ter the play charming tableau was intro.
duced which was not on the programme, and
then commenced an attack upon the tables,
which were loaded with luxuries, but suffered
fearfuly before the company broke up. The
play will be repeated this evening with some
additions, the tables will be roplenished, and
a social dance to the music of Berry's Band
will close the levee, which has been a success
thus far, notwithstanding the unpropitious
weather.
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ct with securities weak. Money easy at aa5 per

ket with securities weak. Money easy at 3a5 per
cent.
Gold opened and closed at ll29t.
Customs Receipts to-day 5O6 900
Foreign exchange closed dull "A s31 al for
Tor demand.
The rates paid for carrying to-day were II
and per cent.
The assistant treasurer paid out to-day $1,000
on account of interest and S24 coo in redemption
of 500 bonds. #
The operations of the Gold Exchange Bank were
as follows: .
cold balances 81, 55l 5G2
Gross clearances AZ, l43 coo
Currency balances II sl3 eIg
Government bonds steady.
State bonds were nominal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-02-26
MARYLAND.

Baltimore, %. This morning a still in the
coal oil refinery of Robert Reed, corner Of
Eden street and Canton avenue exploded with
terrific effect. The entire building with val
liable machinery was destroyed. Fred Lante-
back was fatally burned. The coopering es-
Enlistment of Kimball Schaffar s Co., adj
joining was also burned. Loss from $40, 900
to S25 900, mostly covered by insurance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-02-26

The police made sudden descent on En-
rights saloon, very early yesterday morning.
almost before the good folks of the house
were stirring, and carried off some ofthe lux
uries that Michael has been dispensing to his
customers, and which they must dispense
with now. a few gallons of liquor were
seized. Mr. Enrght claims that the iiquo: IS
native wine.
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777777777'7777---- :
BRUNSWICK.

Brunswick, %. Adam Lemont, a well
known and highly esteemed citizen of Bruins
wick, died last night, aged seventy seven
years. Mr.. Lemont was largely interested in
the Union National Bank for number of
wears.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-02-26
Belfast Locals.

Our friend Geo. L. b. writes from Belfast
Tuesday Fine sleighing to-day, and bust
ness lively masquerade bali here last
night was a success.-Katc Stanton's coop
erative lecture here last Friday night was
failure.-The Waldo county Dairymen's As
sociation meets here next Saturday There
are ten chartered cheese manufacturing com
panies in the county. Business promises to
be lively here the coming season. score Of
vessels and score of houses will be built
Our rumsellers are at their business again,
Notwithstanding they paid about thousand
dollars fine at last term of court.-There will
be a new deal for Mayor this year ard EX-
Senator Brooks is spoken OF for nomination.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-02-26

Rev. A. Bryant ofEast Winthrop, preached
his farewell sermon Oh the last Sabbath, to Il
crowded house, and he has taken his depaT-
ture for his new field of labor at Dover, n.
II. Mr.. Bryant has not only been beloved
and respected by his society, but he has won
the respect and esteem OF the entire com
lnunity to 4 large degree, and all Will regret
his removal from town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-02-26

correspondent informs US that a fine au-
dience greeted Mr.. Stevens on the occasion
of his lecture at Skowhegan, Tuesday even
ing The lecture was received with great
favor. While in town, Mr.. Stevens was the
guest Of Gov. Coburn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-02-26

We chronicle this morning the death OF tue
venerable widow Of the late Rev. Seth Sto,son,
who died at her home in Brunswick. on Tues
day, at the great age of ninety-four years.
She had been in good health and very active
until within few weeks Of her death. Her
death was peaceful ard tranquil, as had been
her life, bordering very closely upon CEN
fury. Her husband, who died some six years
since, at the age of ninety-three, was the old
est Universalist clergyman in the State, and
was very well known.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-02-26

Mr.. J. G. Abbott, well known as cyan
Augustus" of the Boston Herald, will deliver
his lecture upon Cuba, at Granite Hall on
Tuesday evening Of next week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-02-26
Nominations by the Governor.

The Governor made the following nominal
lions On Wednesday. The nominations lie
over one week for confirmation by the Coon-
Gil.
TO SoLEMNIZE MARRIAGES. -Reys. John
r. Power, Portland; C. ii. Sweet, Standish !;
Selden j. Gould, Smithfield; VIM. II. Bigley
East Machias; VIM. p. Kenney, Houlton.
TRIAL JUSTICES. Daniel Billings, Little
Deer Isle; Reuben Sanborn, Sebago; Am
brose Z. CargiI, Liberty; Jason Estes, Troy !;
John w. Nealley, Monroe.
NoTARY PuBLIc-E. Crabtree, North IIa-
ven; Charles f. Gordon, Searsport.
JusrIcEs OF THE PEACE AND QUoRUM.-
Alfred 5. Sawyer, Standish Isaac w. An
drews, Woodstock Human S. Judd, Presque
Isle; Alex Black, Stockton; Henry II. Grant
Searsport Samuel Bunker, Arson; VIM. II.
Gibbs, Alton; David &. Sunson, Skowhegan !;
Leonard Andrews, Biddeford; Jere B. Serb
uer, Waterford; Everett Hammons, Bethel !;
Geo. z. Sawyer, Wisc2ssct Ebenezer Otis,
Rockland Henry Il. Hoskins, Gardiner !;
Francis w. Cole Gouldsboro'; Asa Thur
Tough, Monroe; James Y. McCiintoci, Bel
fast; j. NJ. Story, Washburn.
CoRoNERs Samuel Novel;, Sanford; Sam.
uel Bunker, Arson.
CoMMIs sIoNER OF WhEcKs AND LOST
GooDs-Arthur Moore, Machiasport.
COMMISSIONER or DEEDs-Ptrcy A.
brigham, Boston.
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WEATHER..

WAR DEPARTMENT., /
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER.
Washington, d. C. Feb 25.
For Thursday in New England, easterly
winds, falling barometer, cloudy weather and
snow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-02-26
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE
Daily 8ea'aebee gonraal,
BATH.

Bath, %. The barrel factory of Treat,
Lang & Co., of this city, was damaged by fire
last night to the amount of four or five hun
dred dollars. 1t is supposed to have caught
from heated journal in the upper part of the
building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-02-26
AnraI anO State Mems.

Annual conyocation of Jerusalem r. A
Chapter this afternoon nj two o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-02-26
PENNSYLVANIA.

A. /. Hunsicker, son of Rev. Dr. Hunsick-
or was accidentally shot dead while acting in
an ameteur play with brother collegiates al
Norristown, Pa, Monday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-02-26

A lecturer in town in the eastern section
of the State, is going to tell what he doesn't
know. The lecture is said to be very long
one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-02-26

The railroads are to carry passengers lor
half fare to the grand temperance mass mee'-
ing in Portland on Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-02-26

Will our friends in the different towns in
the State be prompt in sending us for publ
cation the result of their March meetings?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-02-26

AUGUSTA, Feb. 25, 1874.
To HIS ETee'lency, Hon. Nelson Dingley, J',
Governor of Maine.
In the matter of the resolution of impeach-
ment of the Knox County Lodge of l. O.. OF
G ood Templars against Isaac Hobbs, Sheriff
of said County, whereof notice has been sent
o said respondent by your Excellency; said
respondent denies that he has wilfully refused
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-02-26
Cincinnati Produce Market.
Cincinnati. Feb. %.

PROVlS1OES-qlIe:.
PORK-l4 1ja -
LARD-steam asa; kettle - d
BULK MEATS-shoulders 5'ss4 clear rib si,ics
20 q; clear sides 7S4g
BACON shoulders -G9 II; clear rib si.,es ; g. g
-; clear sides 0-aSss
NHiSkEI--aiI-.
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FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL.
New York Money Market.
New York, Feb 25.

EvENING REPORT.
There is no relief from the dizziness in the stock
circles and the day closes on an uninterestinS mar
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-02-26

or neglected to perform his official duties in
manner and fornl as set forth in said resolu-
ton.
BY c. W. GODDARD,
d. n. MoRTLAND,
HIS Attorneys.
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t.ir,s,haJl EoraIs.

Last Friday evening we attended a Quaker
wedding in this town. Tie happy couple were
Mr.. Eli Jcp:on Of Lynn, Mass, formerly of
the Maine legislature from China, and Miss
Martha c. Narney Of Windham. The cere-
mony took place AZ the residence Of the brides
father, Mr.. Levi Varney. Quaker weddings
are usually considered as inferior affairs,
though great novelties by persons not belong
ing 10 that society. If such be true this one
must have been an exception to the general
rule. The Quaker marriage ceremony is SIM
pie yet solemn and all-sufiicient; that of the
bride and bridegroom is worded alike, the only
change being that which is necessary for the
two sexes. The bridegroom promises to be
"a loving and faithful husband" the bride to
be "a loving and faithful wife, whether the
respective duties Of husband and wife are s'to
protect and "to obey" is not specified, this
We suppose is settled afterwards. The gath
ering composed of invited guests, chiefly
relatives, with a few chosen friends. Prayer
was offered by the Rev. John Garland of
Winjham, when the worthy couple taking
each other by the hand, arose and married
themselves. The marriage certificate was
then signed by nearly all present and read,
after which came introductions and congratu-
lations. And here was a little deviation from
ordinary Quaker marriages, which may have
been the reason why this one was sweeter
than they usually are; the ladies introduced
were granted the privilege of kissing the
Bridegroom, the gentlemen that of kissing the
bride, which opportunity as we ourselves can
testify was by no means the poorest part of
the affair. Then came the wedding cake and
a good social chat, in which the newly mar
ried couple heartily partook. The company
then separated, all well satisfied with their
evenings entertainment and wishing Hymen's
new worshinlers long ana hanry lives.
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New York, Feb. %.

FREIGHTs- Grain: Y steam, l21. gid; y :.
Ia a'sd.
New-York tribune., 1874-01-14
CRIMINAL NOTES.

In the United States Circuit Court yesterday, in
e case of eous Howard indicted for manufacturing counterfeit aieh
stamps John Rpon finished and that oi ar' L.
Pierce another alleged sccompGce was begun
Atthe Essex Market Police Court yesterday, Pat
rck Cosgroe Joseph Arnd Peter Despan ana Lewis IL kon
Of having stolen Ol bushels O Nhest from
The store Of j. Logan r. C. McCarthy al No. IL Peslst
Leander Fox and Byron Fox, father and son, were
Circuit Court yester lay u years
$500 for sending obscene literature
through the mail Joseph Kendall convicted Of sending an improper
account Of certain eXtennatng ccu
stances ouly sentenced 10 pay 6ne Of 500.
At the ToInbs Police Court, Yesterday, before
ue rby keider committed charged with having
soe three $50 from Irving Benedict Edward Nun
charged with sieaing quantity
cigar liquor Of John Powers al No 40 Princes
At the Jefferson Market Police Court yesterday,
was committed the complaint Of Chss H. Harrison Co. who
b,rget hm with forgery REYNOLDS committed in default
OOO charged attempt steal property belonging to Pat
t Maber of 22S West ThirysIhs Georce Dohbins
held charged siesng quantity Of vine from JOS A. Galway Of
No. 1908 Broadway
In the Court of General Sessions yesterday. before
Attorney Lyon Tor the
People guilty the following William
No 3 Ave the State Prison for ia John
Johnson coored attempting steal oveoat worth $50
Dec "a State Prison for 22 Charles w.
Schultz indicted with John Rreuseh for stealing $50 worth o
Greed of No 81 GO.t Dec g. to
he months John Kelly for stealing S36 80 worth
property Dec 81 DeDns saher sent 10 the Pcntn
tAryf 6 months
New-York tribune., 1874-01-14
DEPARTURE OF FOREIGN MAILS.
WEDNRSDAl. JAN. Ia

WEDNESDAY. JAN. Il.
Queenstown and Liverpool IeT the stahshp
Aga Supplementary Mail Is closed al te iost
0Hec AZ lgl5 Steamship sails at D. m hon CllAd DocA
jersey City. r,,,-,so,x r.. ~
Nas for Europe Plymouth, Cherbog and Hamburg ~ nsp
IN. supT emsLtary Mai closed o. th
PostOac at ll5 D. Steamship sails at D n from pier loot oi
Tlird-st. HohOken ~ ,,,.-.,. H..
mas Tor Havana and Nassau steamship City ofMeria cose
Mail closed at the P0tOhce Al -'tu
n sails at 3 p. from Pier No. " H.
bv the steamship tJuma close AZ II H.
Steamship sails a IL NJ. from Pier No. 8 T. H.
FRIDAY. gAS. 10.
Mails for the fork Potohce eVrT cav
at q .. a.. via ilahlaI: n. n e.. 49,,
aavs . 6 m, and goes via Boston A.,
Mail be prepaid oube postage oy
samps o,,., -, =,
and Queenstown ana LIVERPOOL ~
the steamshp Republic II NJ. Supplementary Nan H
closed a. Pos-Oce l:3O Steamship sJs al p H.
iron White Dock. Payonia PtrrT jerseg CnV NJ,
Fo Continental Bremen Mail SOUTHAMPTON ana Bremeh
tbe steamship NeWYork close at II NJ Suppementa.l ha'
closed the ee l:3O steamship sals al H.
from foot Of Thrtst Ho6oken
pr German and Pruslan Mali NJ this lne
HsvlDa direct. The steamship tlnA ri'f
Supplementary Mail is closed at ne PgsiOl'e ~ -!4V
o. M ieanship sails al .. M. from Pier NO s y. H.
West steamship George '" Li'l close a. !. H.
STEAMSHIP sails at y. In, from Pier No 20 East a.Ve
SUNDAY. JAN IS
O'Clock The Vst-Onec Is oven IRON
N. III a II.