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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-07-17

This State is the latest to bring forth
an Independent party in favor of re.
form. A full State ticket is to be elect.
ed in October, and the Legislature is 10
elect a successor TO Senator Upton. A
movement is in progress TO call an in.
dependent State Convention, and ii is
supported by the Omaha Republican,
the hitherto leading Administration or.
gan. Opposition to the railroad influ-
ence will form leading iseue of the
new party.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-07-17

The North Georgia Citizen says a
ghost was seen on the road leading 10
Spring Place few evenings ago. A
man plodding quietly along the rad
about dark saw white object standing
to one side, and going near, discovered
10 his utter horror, a headless "wSman
in white" The fellow says he made
tracks at double quick pace towards
Dalton.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-07-17
Southern Kentucky.

A letter from Russell county to the
Courier-J Journal presents a gloomy and
discouraging prospect. Southern Ken
lucky, as well as the western portion, is
threatened with famine. Crops were
short last year, and much suffering al
ready exists. No rain has fallen since
the 4lh Of May. The oat crop was a
complete failure, so was the hay crop
and large amount Of the coru is dead,
aud the remainder is fast drying up.
The latter adds, with all the rain that
could fall 1t would not be possible to
make an average Of barrel TO the acre.
The wheat was moderately good, but
will all be consumed in short time,
and tho people be left without anything
10 sustain life. The writer thinks there
must be at least twenty or twenty-five
counties in southern and western Ken
lucky Just in the condition described
and unless relief can be obtained from
outside, some hundreds oc the people
will slarve 10 de
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-07-17
From Cannon County.
A letter from Auburn TO the Nash
vile Banner says:

A letter from Auburn TO the Nash
vile Banner says:
We have the gloomiest prospect for
corn crops In Cannon that has over been
seen by the oldest farmer We have
had no rain worth anything since tho
first Of MAY. Corn is actually dying
daily. Gardeus are perfect failure.
Irish potatoes are as scarce ~ though
none had been planted. | am sue thcro
will not be peck raised 10 the bushel
planted. Oats and grass are worth moth
ing. and seed from either will not DO
raised In this community. Grass lots
are almost as dry as the turnpike road.
Stock il suffering very much. Wheat
crops are good rs 10 quality and yield.
better than for several years previous,
which will give us bread, but II IL does
not rain in short time we cannot mako
peck OF corn 10 the acre.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-07-17
Bradley County.

The Cleveland Banner of last week
says:
Threshing has been going on in This
vicinity this week, and the wheat
crop Is turning out well. From so
acres Capt. Rahl got about 1900 bushels,
an average of fifteen bushels TO the
acre. The quality is excellent, it weigh
ing 65 pounds 10 the measured buslcl.
The Traynor brothers got 43 bushels
from two acres, and Mrs. Callaway
got 46H bushels from 21& acres.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-07-17
The Nathan Murder.

The following dispatch from New
York revves The story OF the Nathan
murder, which occurred several years
ago, and TO which no satisfactory clue
has ever been attained. 1t seems that
since the enactment Of the bloody deed
The house has been shut up, no one be-
ing willing to live in it, aud it was de-
termined 20 pull it down:
Yesterday during The demolition OF
The Nathan mansion, bloody shirt was
found secreted in dumb waiter. II was
taken 10 the Central Police this morn
ing, and on examination the name OF
Nathan was discovered underneath the
collar, though covered with q lapge
bloich Of blood.
There was fearful suspicion just af-
ter the murder that Mr.. Nathan had
been slaughtered while sleeping by q
member Of his own household. If this
statement OF The finding Of the bloody
shirt is true, it may lead TO the detection
OF tDe murderer, whose punishment III
ready must be greater than any the vio'
lated law could possibly in6ict upon
him. The deserted building has had a
fearful reputation since the assassna
ton of The silvcr-haired old millionaire
strange noises have been heard within
its walls; ghastly lights would occa'
sionally gleam from the closed win
dows; people stunned It's vicinity even
In the broad glare of day, and The
watchman on his lonely midnight bea
invariably crossed over and passed b!
on the other side. II was terrible
crime, whether the work Of parricid'
or wrought by the hand of q vuIga
burglar in pursuit Of punder.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-07-17
Brevities.

The Indians are raiding round in New
Mexico, slaughtering as they go.
His Holiness, Pope Plus TX, has been
expelled from The masonic order by the
Grand Lodge al Palermo, Italy.
The negroes, Moody and Roscutino,
were hanged at Harrisburg, Pa, last
week, tor the murder of farmer Botn.
Gen. Fred. Myers, Chief Quartermas-
ter of New Mexico, died on the lst in
staut.
Ex.Prosident Johnson delivered a
speech at Elizabelhton, Carter county,
on the Fourth.
Gov. Davis, of Minnesota, has appli-
cd 10 the government at Washington for
provisions for citizens who are starving
from the ravages Of locusts.
"The foolish man stoppeth to pick q
fly of the hind leg Of mule. The wise
man lettelh the contract out 10 the high
est bidder"
Some of Grants soldiers had fight
on the western plains last week with a
band of Sioux aud claim TO have killed
fifty Of them. Two whites killed and
three wounded.
The newly elected Senator from Con-
necticut, Mr.. Eaton, q staunch Demo-
crat has written a letter TO friend in
Texas In which ho says the New Eng
land Republicans are becoming alarm
ad at The rapid strides which ceniraliza-
ton has made in the last ten years.
TO this he ascrbes the late Democratic
victory in his State. He welcomes The
Grange movement in The West as favo.
rable to Democracy, and claims ten un.
ramed Southern States for tho Democ.
racy TO start with in 1876.
Plato, when indulging In the gaieiy
OF his heart. used sometimes 10 say
"Silcncc, my friends let us be wise
now; here ~ fool coming"
A man al Henry Grove, York county,
South Carolina before the war owned
l20 coored people, all OF whom are still
living with him and are 10 his employ
Ex-United States Senator Ross Il
sticking type In his rural newspaper OF
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-07-17

Plato, when indulging In the gaieiy
of his heart. used sometimes TO say,
"Slcncc, my friends! let us DO wise
now here II fool coming"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-07-17
Che 2ost.
Athens, Friday, July II, 1874.
East Tennessee Marble.

A contemporary says The finest build
ing in St. Louis is ornamented with co.,
umns of yariegaied marble, obtained
from East Tennessee quaries. On &C.
count of this peculiar feature the build.
ing attracts more attention from visitors
than any other block in the city.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-07-17

Watch for little opportunities ofpleas-
ing, and put little annoyanccs out Of tho
The way.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-07-17

Ex-United States Senator Ross Is
sticking type In his rural newspaper Of
fee in Kansas.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-07-17

The man who said that "Ncology Is
the visible horizon that bounds the out
look of the popular mind, and, as such,
rccedes as the popular mind advances,
was both witty and wise.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-30
Nallomfll EoraI Mems.

Oar farmers have improved the past two
weeks Of pleasant weather, in securing their
hay crop-one of the most important in the
entire harvest catalogue. A fair average has
been realized, and the quality may be consid
cred first class.
When at Brunswick few days since, our
old friend Maj or Cyrus W. King, son Of the
late Gov. King, exhibited to US his wonderful
work Of art, containing some five hundred
puzzles and refuses, on a photograph card
about four inches square. The original
drawing was made with a pencil, and is so
delicately executed that no engraver's skill
could copy the intricate artistic production.
1t takes from 100 to 5000 small pictures TO
form one large one, and the aid OF a micro
scope is essential to trace out the most obvious
initial figures Of the group. To study all the
intricacies of the picture would require skill,
patience, and time indefinite. Mr.. Kings
former pupils will appreciate this ILLUSTRATED
encyclopedia" and so will the lovers Of art
generally.
1t is expected that Rev. 3. F. Shaw, ID. ID.
will occupy the pulpit of the Baptist church
in this city next Sabbath, at the usual hours
cf divine service.
We learn that Hon. p. f. Sanborn Of this
city will be a candidate for the State Senate
before the Republican Convention to be held
in Augusta on the 18th Of August. Without
dsparagement to other gentlemen whose
names may be presented to the convention
for the nomination, it will be conceded by all
that Mr.. S. would honor the position, and
prove true to the interests OF the people.
Dogday weather has commenced in earnest
and togs, fes and mosquitoes are in their
glory. The favored ones are enjoying coun-
try air among the mountains, or see breezes
at Harpswell. Squirrel Island, Boo,hbay and
"all along shore" recruiting their weared
bodies ard harrassed minds amid the wonder.
full exhibitions of Divine power and goodness
manifest in the works of His beniticent hands.
The thirsty earth received the timely and
copous showers OF Wednesday most CRATE
fully.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-30
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

The Brooklyn Eagle says it is authorized
to announce that Beecher has very recently
written a letter to Frank Moulton in which he
earnestly asks and adjures Moulton to go be-
fore the committee, exhibit all he has and tell
all he knows with reference to the controver-
sy. The letter is declared to be long, eX-
plicit, unmistakable and to the effect that
Beecher has no wish and Moulton no alterna-
tive but for the latter to 60 before the COM
mittee and fully, frankly tell all he knows
forthwith.
The Eagle also says the witness before the
committee last evening was a female and her
testimony went to show the unreliable, incon-
sistent, passionate character AMI career of
TIlton.
1t is thought that Moalton will not return
from Narragansel Pier before Friday.
The Committee had a session of four hours
to-day, engaged in reviewing the testimony.
Oliver johnson told reporter to-day that
Frank Carpenter was a well meaning tale
bearer who had rolled this scandal under his
tongue over years. johnson emphatically
deni,d having said what Carpenter attributed
to him.
Gen. Tracy to day said the Committee
hoped to end the whole thing this week as
Mr.. Moulton, Mr.. Beecher and one or two
minor witnesses were all there were to be ex-
amined.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-30
CAN ADA.

Montreal, 90. The eastern train leaving
Montreal at 10 o'clock last night, ran into a
freight train near Sioxante, and was badly
telescoped. Two engines, Pullman car, a
mail car and a brakeman were considerably
smashed. The conductor and several other
persons were injured, but no one was killed.
Ottawa, %. The Parliamentary commit
tee entrusted at the last session with the con-
siderati0n of the prohibitCry liquor law ques-
ton, having embodied in their report a
resolution recommending steps to procure
fuller and more satisfactory information res
garding the operation ofthe law in such State
of the neighboring Union as adopted and en-
forced 1t. The government in pursuance of
their recommendation has appointed Freder-
lex Davis and Rev. John Manning, a COM
mission to make the necessary inquiries and
report
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-30
Mr.. Carpenters Story.

The Brooklyn Argus publishes the rest of
MIR. Carpenters story Of the difficulty be-
tween Beecher and Tilton.
Carpenter is willing to swear that his first
absolute conviction that there had been adul-
terry between Beecher and Mrs. Tilton was
derived from the statement of Oliver johnson
to that effect. He says, 81 can prove that
Oliver johnson used the words my lips are
sealed by a solemn promise; but if should
disclose what | know, the roof of Plymouth
Church would come right Of Another time
Mr.. johnson said to me, Il know great deal
more about this case than you do, and what
you know ia bad enough"
Carpenter also says, "Mrs. Tilton in my
presence was asked by Mr.. Tilton to put in
writing something in reference to her relation
with Mr.. Beecher, that he could show to DR..
Storrs. This was in December, 1872, or in
January, 1873. Mrs, Tilton assented willing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-30
PESNSYLVA

Philadelphia, 20. The parties arrested on
suspicion of having been concerned in the
abduction of the Ross child are still in dur
ance. A personal announces a reward of
$500 by the Penn. detective bureau for in
formation that will lead to the arrest of the
abductors.
Later investigations confirm what has been
said relative to the collapse of the Peoples
Fire Insurance Co., and there seems to be no
doubt that the manager, Harrison Prindell
has absconded not only with the assets of the
corporation but funds obtained from other
sources, and estimated 10 the aggregate at
100000.
Coatsville, 90 Cox's factory was shatter-
ed by gas explosion last week. Several
were burned badly and one boy has since
died.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-30
'Irs. '. WoodhullS Opinion.
MOULT0N's STATEMENT WANTED.

New York, 30. The Third District Court
room in Brooklyn was jammed this morning
in anticipation of the trial of Theodore Til
ton, OH the charge preferred by Frank Gay
nor.
Tilton entered the court room at 10 o'clock,
followed by large crowd. AS there were a
number of small cases occupying the court,
Mr.. Tilton was taken into Justice Rileys pri-
vate sapctum, where he awaited the calling of
his case.
About half past eleven o'clock Justice Reil
ly called Mr.. Gaynor and requested him to
step into the room with Mr.. Tilton, and it was
thought the examination would be private
Mr.. Tilton objected and demanded public
hearing, which was ultimately assented to-
Tilton was seated by his counsel, ex- Judge
Morris.
Mr.. Morris was asked by the court if he had
any suggestions to make.
lie replied that he had spoken to the COM
plainant about whether this was brought by
the person libeled, through Mr.. Gaynor, and
that MIR. G. replied that he took the case en-
tirely On his own responsibility. The coun-
sci argued that the case should not have been
called to satisfy the cravings Of public scan
Dial. He suggested that the matter stand over
until Monday next, until he could take coun-
eel with the representative Of the people.
Gaynor argued that the defendant had vio-
lated one of the laws of the State, and it was
his duty as citizen to bring him into court
to answer for it. He thought he had a pub.
lie right to bring Tlton there for prelimina-
ry examination, or If the defendant chose he
could lot his case 90 before a grand jury.
He had consulted no person and was urged
to this ty no one, but only appeared as a
member of the community.
Morris submitted that there was no object
in view by this prosecution, except to gam no
toriety. Gaynor wished to know if the de-
PENDANT waived an examination or demanded
hearing, as he wished to summon Henry
Ward Beccher and other witnesses for exam
ination.
ExJudge Morris asked that the case be set
down for Monday next, as his client was not
prepared for an examination and besides the
counsels wished to consult with the district
attorney in relation to the matter. Justice
Reilly then, with the consent of both parties,
adjourned the hearing of the case until Mon.
day morning next, at 10 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-30
Chicago PrOauce Market.
Chicago, July 20, 1874.

chicago, July %, ISL.
Flour-quet-ext spring l5a6 10.
Wheat-No. spring, Ill Ia; No. 3, l0l-a
1902; cash lO7-a-; Aug lo54-; Sept. lO3ka;
rejected 9la9l
Corn-No. 2, mixed, cash. 72-a--; Aug. -86alR;
Sep, -; rejected, 6Ol9a.
oats-No. 2,.-ajf-; casl-, 5l-a; Aug. 367s-ai
rejected, It'd.
Rye-No. 2, s5-a.
Barley-No. spring lo7al07; No. spring 95a--
Dressed Hogs--6 00a6 ID.
Pcrk--a22- -, cash. Sep, % l0a20 Is; Aug,
% 65a22 10.
Lard-l2 !. al2 z, cash; Sep, IL 5oala so; Aug,
II b
Bulk Meats houlders ~ short rib mid 9zs
10; short clear mid l0as.
Green meats-shoulders -; short ribs -.
Hams IA lbs average a3--.
Whskey-S7a97.
Freights-Corn to Buffalo, Did; wheat do -
a.
Receipts 600 nouri Il 900 wheat; Ill 900 corn
27,0UU oats; 1000 rye; 1890 barley.
shipments 100 hour; Is 0O0 wheat; Isl 600;
corn; 1000 oats: 1000 barley; coo rye.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-30
STATE NEWS.

While Stacking ears at Canterbury station
last Saturday, brakeman named John Nc
Corquindale caught his foot in the frog of the
switch, and as the wheel was about to pass
over him he caught hold of the lumber with
which the car was loaded, aud was dragged
several rods over jagged rails, which lacerat-
ed and mangled his limbs in a shocking man
ner. He died from the effects of his I'M uries
Sunday morning.
1t is rumored that the Coburns of Skowhe
gan, have despatched an agent to England TO
negotiate sale of portion of their timber
lands.
The Wing says that Hon. Rufus Prince,
President OF the State Agricultural Society,
has been in town making arrangements TOR
the removal of the horse stalls, cattle pens,
etc, owned by the Society, from the Trot-
ting Park to Lewiston, for use at the coming
State FAIR.
The Lincoln County News says that the hay
crop of that county will be below the aver
age quantity.
Mr.. Alfred Chase, a venerable and highly
esteemed citizen of Bryant's Pond, was found
drowned near the eastern shore of the pond,
on Friday last. 1t is probable that he had
laid aside his clothing for the purpose of
bathing, but that overcome by his infirmties
he failed to return to the shore. Mr.. Chase
had for some time been in feeble health
When he left his home in the morning he
seemed in better spirits than usual. Ills body
was discovered about midday.
A special to the Press says that fire broke
out at half past ten last Sunday evening in
the woodshed connected with Murray's Ho-
tel, at the Forks, totally consuming the
hotel, adjoining buildings and their contents.
The loss is estimated at $4,000 with no insur-
ance. 1t is supposed to have caught through
the clrelessness of a cigar smoker.
1t appears by the report of Mr.. G. w.
Chase, the agent sent TO England for the
Chase heirs, that he has discovered valuable
real estate, together with ninety-nine thou
sand pounds sterling belonging TO the Chase
heirs.
Kennebec County Agricultural Fair will be
held at Readfeld, Oct. 9th, 7th and Sth. The
address will be delivered by Hon. ID. j.
Thing, of MI. Vernon. -.
The Portland Advertiser states ,ia' sen.
tleman stopping at the Glen ILase, wa ~
much pleased by the manls pear 4, $3.50 ~
student walters that he lee S0oo 10 os ui'ius1
among them.
Mr.. Charles Gbyer Of Hartford, hung HIM
self ON Tue.say night. The reason for the
act is not stated
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-30

Ice was shi ped from this port la week, f r
New York, Philadelphia, Georgetown, WASH
ington, Norfolk, Wilmington, and Nassau, N
II. There is now quite an excitement among
ice owners. One enthusiastic ice monarch
went so far as to urge a combination to put ice
up to $40 per ton. We think, however, that
nothing of the kind will be done, but that our
dealers will sell as fast as they can, only
avail themselves of the legitimate rise by the
demand of the market. The price now is
about four dollars Gardiner Journal.
The Gardiner Journal says that Mr.. F. A.
Plaisted who is now residing at Old Orchard,
met with an accident on Sunday of last week.
He attempted to slap horse for biting him,
but struck the upright of the bit instead of the
horse, making slight wound. On Monday
it was feared that lock-iaw would ensue, but
his hand is nearly well now.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-30
Life Insurance In Maine.

The Insurance Commissioner of the State,
Hon. Joshua Nye, has issued Part Second OF
his report, showing the business of life and
accident insurance
The Union Mutual Life Insurance Co., of
Augusta, is the only life insurance company
Thirty-two life companies of other States, and
two accident companies, do business here.
The gross assets of life companies transact
ing business in the State, for the year ending
Dec. 81, 1873, amounted to 1916, 0s5, SO SO.
The liabilities amounted to S2S3, 247, 277,25.
The total surplus, as regards policy holders is
$32S38, $500. The income amounted to
SOL 1887 ,08o,64. The expenditures amount
ed to ST. ,540,9 1864. The total excess ofin-
come over expenditures is $30,396, l03 80.
Policies terminated during ls73-by death
or maturity, 7,S4G, amounting to $22, 244. 296;
by expiry, 932, amounting to $9,3F,2 04 by
surrender, 2l,S9G, amounting to So, 5SS, S2G;
by lapse, 57,526, amounting to 44,947 400.
Number of policies issued during the year,
3,773. Amount insured, S5,l93,367. Pre-
miums received, 81 ,079, 49l.29. Losses and
claims incurred during the year, $27S, 234 20.
Losses and claims paid, $685., 5000. Losses
and claims unpaid, Sl22,52l. Whole num-
Der of policies in force in the State at close of
1878, 1871. Whole amount insured $780,
los, PSI 90.
The following is the financial statement of
the departments
Joshua Nye, Insurance Commissioner,
To State of Maine, Dr.
For cash resolved for license fee of l29
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-30
of Maine Teacher.

William Penn, while Governor of Pennsyl-
vania, about the year 100, created by char
ter board of fifteen Quakers to have charge
of schools for the education Of children in the
town and county of Philadelphia. They were
given power to fll vacancies and to receive
and control requests. Three charters were
issued; the last two explanatory Of the first.
The last one, under which the board now act.
was issued in I'LL. Several schools have
been established by the board, some Of them
in the last generation were of high repute.
From several causes, however, they deterio-
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PERSONAL.


Rev. G. G. Winsow of East Vassalboro
formerly of.Union, has commenced his labors
in his new field of duty, having the earnest
cooperation of the people of his charge.
We had a pleasant call yesterday from Hon.
A. f. Buck of Mobile, Ala, who is spending
few weeks with his friends in this his native
State
Miss Hattie +. Park of Chesterville, a
graduate of the Maine Weslayen Seminary
and Female College in the class of 1868, has
accepted the situation of preceptress of that
institution, and will enter upon her duties
with the commencement of the fall term.
Sup't Lincoln's family are stopping at
Ryder's Cove, Islesboro'.
Robertson, the grammar school teacher,
has been seen once since vacation commence
ed. He is at the seashore, brown, fat and
muscular. Naughty boys will please take
notice when the term begins.
William McLanchlan, the efficient clerk at
the Insane Hospital, is on visit to his friends
at Pembroke.
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WISCONSIN,.
The ESeecher Scandal.

Milwaukee, 80. The Sentinel publishes an
interview with Hon. L. ID. Holton, referred
to in the dispatches last evening as being
present when Mr.. Bowen said the tri-partite
agreement was not a retraction Of the charges
against Mr.. Beecher as far as he, Bowen
was concerned. Mr.. Holton admitted that
he was present and remembered the CONVEX
sation, but declined to give any details at
present.