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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-03-10

A few weeks since family moved into one
of the tenements in Lanceys block in this
city, that excited good deal OF suspicion and
comment in the neighborEood. Now it seems
that some time ago Mr. Nathaniel Ames,
middle aged ship carpenter in Mattapoisett,
was robbed of about $4,000 in railway bonds.
At the time they disappeared, his wife,
daughter and daughters husband, Nathan
Gibbs, and quantity of his furniture disap-
peared, it being while he was over to Ware
ham on business. He made an unsuccessful
search for the wanderers in New York and
elsewhere, and finally found them in this city,
in the quarters above mentioned. The missing
bonds are said to have been found in their
possessiOn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-03-10
BELFAST.

Belfast, Me, 8. AT the municipal election
to-day the citizens ticket prevailed without
opposition. Hon. John G.. Brooks was chos-
en- Mayor and Harrison Mahoney, William
Pitcher, NJ. p. Wosdcock, Albert Gammons,
and Benjamin Kelley were elected Alder
men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-03-10
THE TEMPERANCE CRUSADE.
Great Meeting in Harlem.

New York, March 9. Rev. Drs Bowditch
and Steele led band of women to Sands
distllery in Harlem yesterday. The build
ing is a long tumble down looking affair,
bearing a sign, "Thc Old Distillery, Drinks
at Retail for Wholesale Prices" Before the
crusaders reached the distillery over thou.
sand men had gathered, and the door steps
and windows of every house were crowded.
Arriving at their destination, DR.. Bowdi,ch
informed the people that Sands had offered
the use of his place for the prayer meeting,
but the authorities having pronounced the
building unsafe, it had been deemed best to
hold their meeting in the neighboring park,
where nearly three thousand persons met in
the damp and snow and listened to addresses
and prayers and the shining of Coronation, :"
Nearer My God to Thee" etc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-03-10
Town Elections.

CuELsEA.-The town election was held
yesterday, and the following officers were
elected:
N. r. Winslow, Moderator; Stephen Cobb,
Clerk; N. r. Winslow, w. w. Hankerson,
A. N. Douglass, Selectmen; Stephen Cobb,
Supervisor; Stephen Cobb, Auditor; S. w.
Barker, Treasurer and Collector. Raised
500, for Schools, 500 for Poor, $500 for
Town Charges, $500 for Town Debt.
FARMINGpALE. Moderator, A. c. Stilphin
Clerk, George Warren Selectmen and AS.
SCISSORS, S. b. McCausland George Wheeler,
j. w. Church; Supervisor of Schools, Miss
Abby j. Cox.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-03-10
THE ASHANTEE WAR.

London, 8. Dispatches received at the
war office from Woolsely, say no means have
been left untried to effect peaceable solu.
ton of the campaign. The Kings talace was
not touched till the late hour, and the troops
left Coomassie without one article of plumber.
OF the thirty-four officers first sent out from
England to organize the expedition, four
were killed, three died of fever, and seven
were wounded. The rains have commenced
and the streams and marshes are swollen,
impeding the march of the troops.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-03-10
MASSACHUSETTS.

Springfield, 9. Charles B. Aldrich, the
Adams Express robber, pleaded guilty before
the Police Court to-day, and was sent to Jail
in default of $4,000 bail to await sentence
from the superior court.
Worcester, The loss by the burning of
d. A. Drury & Cos Boot Factory at Spencer,
on Sunday last, is $4,000 on tho hr'l 'irr
ard $4,000 on the the stock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-03-10

This trial Of the case of State vs.. Merrill
the Brownville- serenade shooting case, dGubt-
less well remembered by our readers, was ex-
pected to come to trial at the February term
poned till the September term, in consequence
of the sickness of two of the principal wit
nesses for defendant. Merrill is now under
$1,000 bonds for his appearance at that time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-03-10
rlkUM CALIFORNIA.

San Francisco, 0. All the freight trains
caught in the snow and blockaded, are aban.
doned for the present In Summit Valley
the snow is 20 feet deep on level Several
snow ploughs and engines are off the track.
One eastern bound passenger train is still at
Alta; a western bound passenger train is at
Reno other western bound passenger trains
are at Toane; one eastern bound passenger
train lies at Hallscks. At Cicso over six feet
of snow has fallen during the present storm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-03-10
FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL.
New York Money Market.
New York, March, 0.
EVENING REPORT.

EVENING REPORT.
Money easy at 3a4 per cent. on call
Foreign exchange quiet at IS for prime
sixty days and s7at 81 IL for demand
Gold closed at llla. after having sold at lll7sa
1llh.
The rates for carrying were 3a5 per cent the final
rate being IL.
The subtreasury disbursed 1900 interest, l0l 900
in redemption of 20 bonds.
Customs Receipts to-day jG9 900
Business of the gold exchange bank:
Gold balances S527 lIS
Gross clearances H,3Is Ut0
Currency balances SI,.2G 0l4
Government bonds quiet and steady.
State bonds were nominal.
Stock market irregular early in the day, alter
nateiy weak and strong.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-03-10

Our city readers and others in this vicinity
should not forget the grand concert to be Civ
en- on this evening, at Granite Hall, by the
Temple Quartette of Boston, assisted by the
fine singer, always a favorite in Augusta,
Mrs. Smith. The Quartette have already ap-
peared here this season, and their return is
only another evidence OF the popularity of
this splendid troupe of artists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-03-10
VIRGINIA..

Richmond, 0. John +. Bessur, President
of the dollar savings bank, which suspended
during the financial crises, was to-day thrown
into bankruptcy and arrested on criminal
charge in connection with the management of
TIE institution
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-03-10

We are glad to learn that there is to be
dramatic entertainment and ball, at Granite
Hall, for the benefit of Mr.. C. f. Berry,
leader of the Augusta Band. 1t will occur
on Thursday evening, 10th. Mr. Berry has
done a good deal of work, in his line, for
public entertainments, and richly deserves a
bumper"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-03-10
Supreme judicial Court-Danforth J. Pre-
siding.

MONDAY, March 8.
The court met at 10 A. NJ, and entered at
once upon the trial of the criminal docket.
William Brown plead guilty of breaking and
stealing four dollars in money from the store
Of George L. e. in Monmouth. Albert
Butler plead guilty of stealing $3.50 worth of
goods from Z. c. Allen, in Augusta. Albert
b. Danforth plead guilty of burglary in the
nighttime, and stealing money in the house
of Charles Bailey in Albion, to the amount of
Ss1. Warren Cooper of Windsor, indicted
for cheating Edward f. Leonard in exchang-
ing horses, plead not guilty. James Gray and
his wife Susan j. Gray, charged with burglary
and stealing bedclothes and salt pork from the
house of John II. Gray in Litchfield, plead
not guilty and were put upon trial. The jury
were out on the case when the court adjourn
ed. Augustus Weeks of Hallowell, plead
not guilty of keeping liquor nuisance, and
found sureties in $500 for his appearance from
day to day. Thomas Haley, a feeble old man
from Pittston, was arraigned on an indict-
ment for secreting John Stevens, one Of tue
fellows who lately broke Jail, and assisting
him to escape. He plead not guilty, and gave
bail to appear from day to day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-03-10
RHODE ISLAND.

Providence, .. A meeting of clergymen
was held to consider the new temperance
movement. 1t was resolved that they do not
feel justified in adopting all the peculiarites
OF the present temperance movement in Ohio,
yet they recognize in it one Of several indica-
tons that the moral power of the christian
church should now be brought to bear upon
the great evil of intemperance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-03-10
Cincinnati Produce Market.
Cincinnati, March,

PROVIS1ONS-quiet.
PORK-l5 l2hal5 %
LARD--steam ass kettle q.
BULK MEATS-shoulders 50 az; clear rib sides
1AdI; clear sides So ~
BACON-shoulders &c &9 clear rib sides 81, q
-; clear sides 0-93
WHISkEY-939-.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-03-10
WEATHER..
WAR DEPARTMENT.,

WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF THE CHEF SIGNAL OFFICER {
Washington, d. c. March 8.
On Tuesday for New England, the barome-
ter will rise, with partly cloudy weather and
fresh to brisk northwest winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-03-10
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
10 THE
Daily Kenuebee 9ournal.
BANGOR REDEEMED!

424 Majority for Hon. Newell Blake,
Republican,
Bangor, Me-, 8. Hon. Newall Blake (Re-
publican) was elected Mayor of this city to-
day by majority of 424, over Joseph P
Bass, the democratic and "citizens" candi-
date. Henry c. Goodenow, (Repubican)
was elected Judge of the police court, by a
majority of 223 over Fred NJ. Laughton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-03-10

Three dollars night for hands on the ice,
is now the ruling price. You can't find man
in the vicinity of Gardiner who is idle or has
any cause to be idle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-03-10

The Supreme Judicial Court commences its
March term at Skowhegan on Tuesday of next
week, 18th inst. The civil docket numbers 1879
cases and the criminal 40 cases. Judge Cutting
is to preside. This term is to be in the new
court house, being the first term since the
completion of the house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-03-10

The ice men on the river are now confident
that they will be able to finish their houses
and fill them. Parties from New Jersey and
New York have been at Gardiner Offering
from three to four dollars ton for ice. If
that is SO, then this may be counted a ''good
season."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-03-10
OHIO.

Columbus, o. The ladies held meetings
to-day for fasting and prayer. Seventy-fve
ladies divided into four squads and visited 20
saloons. No signers were obtained for the
dealers pledge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-03-10

Mrs. Edgar Day, Of Waldoboro', killed a
goose last fall, which had reached the age of
"a years. So says the News of that borough.
We are quite sure that same old goose has
hung high in this market.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-03-10
MICHIGAN.

Jacksonville, 8. The crusaders arc still
at work early and late. Three weeks have
passed since the movement began, but still a
majority of the saloons decline to admit them
and far none have closed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-03-10

AT the annual meeting of the i. 'nnebec Log
Driving Co., held at Gardiner, on Tuesday
afternoon last, the following officers were
chosen for the ensuing year Clerk, ID. c..
Palmer; Treasurer, VIM. Philbrick; Direc-
tors, Abner Coburn, Joshua Gray, j. c. At
kins, Samuel Gibson, Marcellus Steward.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-03-10
BIDDEFORD.

Bidjeford. Me, 0. Francis G. Warren,
(democrat) was elected Mayor OF this city,
to-day by Gl majority. The democrats carry
four of the seven wards.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-03-10

Stephen Branch, Esq, of this city, has voted
in every election in this city since 1915. He
is republican, and is therefore Branch of
the true vine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-03-10

past, been confined to his room and bed at the
Bangor House, in Bangor, suffering from an
incurable disease-cancer of the stomach we
believe-died on Sunday morning. He was
until about ayear since, the Agent of the Ban
gor Slate Company. He was widely known
and much respected. His age was co years.
Abbot's lecture on Cuba was we'll received
in Camden. Speaking oft, the Herald says
"While he was giving the description of bull
fight which took place one Sunday night in
Havana, the audience hardly breathed, so
closely did he hold their attention, and
throughout the whole lecture he did not fail
of keeping his hearers deeply interested. Mr..
Abbott takes high rank as a lecturer"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-03-10
Chicago Produce Market.
Chicago, March, ..

Flour--extra spring 55Oa5 To-.
Wheat-No. spring, 2la al 2l4; No. 2 l23k a--
cash; April, l264 May. No. 3, lI6al0; rejected,
l09-a.
Corn No.. mixed GA cash; 634 "a February /;
= March, May -5g; rel ected Old 59'4a-; new
5jlaa-.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-03-10

They have "gentlemanly toll gatherer" in
Gardiner. The most of the toll gatherers are
not taken that way.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-03-10
Personal.

Personal.
Col. M. V. B. Chase is to be absent at Mon
treal for week or two.
The Press says that Judge Rowe of Nor
ridgewock, who was SO severely injured in
Stacking cars, has so far recovered that he is
attending to the business of the road.
Ara Cushman, Esq, of Auburn is confined
to his residence by illness.
c. B. Abbot, Esq, who has, for some time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-03-10
Aoral an0 State Mems.

The ice men will make their "cool thou
sands" this time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-03-10
-iSJN4 ''t ava -'Siti -"N'
For MUNICIPAL JUDGE.
Ward One

FoH ALDERMES, CoTNCILMEN, WARDENS, Wal
CLERKS AND COSSTAEIES.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-03-10

FREIGHTS-Graln: v steam, los d; " 8,
M asd.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-05-05
The East.

AGENTS of the several European steamship
lines say the indications are that far less
number of Americans will visit Europe this
year than in 1873
The Butter and Cheese Exchange OF New
York protest against the new article Oleomar-
garine, being sold as butter, and say the future
of the butter trade demands that the two be kept
separate.
Boss TWEED has been remaHded TO hospital
duty by order Of the managers of the peniten
tiary
The Stevens House in N Y, city has been
vacated owing to a crumbling of the walls
which Indicate that its further occupancy Is
fraught with danger.
SIN LAMBERroS LORRAINE has left this coun-
try for England. He was highly gratiiied with
the fattering attentions "ecieyed while here.
ADMIRAL LORRAINE, Of the British sloop-oi-
war Niobe, has visited the public institutions
of New York city, accompanied by the mayor
and many members Of the city government.
In New York subscriptions for the relief of
those suffering by the overflow in the south,
reach several thousands, and large additions
are expected Mayor Hayemeyer has issued
an appeal TO the citizens 70. aid.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-05-05
The South.

THE Mississippi Central Railroad Is again
broken by the overflow. north Of Canton. and
the Memphis and Little Rock track Is only six
inches above water.
Abrams at LATHE Rock remain in siaf,, qiso
4 further truce Of twenty four hours has teen
agreed upon.
The secretary Of war telographed to the
commander at Little Rock, that he might re-
tire to the arsenal with his command, as soon
as danger Of life is no longer threatened and
leave the matter TO he settled by the contest
ante, or the courts.
rESKY PuILiAL has disappeared from Mem
phis, and foul play Is feared lie was to have
been married very soon
CArrMS SAMUEL McAIANUs one OF the pi-
ouoer settlers of Memphis, died on the 23rd in
his eighty-eighth year.
Tn inundahon Of the rivers below Cairo.
H., prevent considerable shipment from that
point thus affecting business. Both the Ohio
and Mississippi Rivers are rising there, but not
the least danger Is appreheudod
PARTS Of Texas are infested ~ an organized
bauditt which renders travelling extremely
hazardous.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-05-05
THE NEWS.
The New Finance Bill.

The following is a synopsis OF the new
finance bill introduced in the House. trepre-
SCENTS the essential features Of the compromise
proposed by eastern men
dissection repeats all the acts limiting the
amount of bank circulation Section pro-
vides for issuing circulation to all banks which
may be duly organized under the existing laws,
who furnish the required securities. Section
8 provides that as fast a. the circulation IS
issued to tho banks 50 per cent Of the amount
shall he retired in greenbach3 ntil the amount
of gTeonbaoks shall be reduced TO $3.50 900, 900.
Section authorizes the issue of 800, 100000
of United States bonds, at 3 per cent, for
twenty years, or 4 per cent. for thirty years
to be used exclusively for retiring greenbacks,
and provides that every holder of grecnbacks
may exchange the same for such bonds and
all greenbacks thus exchanged to be cancelled.
Section provides that after July !, 1875, the
government shall pay all United States notes
in coin, on presentation, and that one-half Of
all custom duties may be paid in United States
notes Section forbids the payment Of inter
eat by national banks to other national banks
on depoaits except by banks acting as redeem
ing agents for other banks. and then only to
the amount that the law authorizes them to
keep as their reserve in the hands Of such re-
decming agents
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-05-05

A PARTY Of Sioux recently made a raid on
the mule herd at Fort Abraham LINCOLN, ID.
r., and succeeded in stampeding and driving
of hundred head. Gen. Custer, with six
companies of cavalry, IL in hot pursuit. and
when last seen from the fort, was within two
miles of the indians and the mule herd
1HE anniversary Of the introduction Of Odd
Fellowship in the United States was celebrated
at Pixies opera house in Cincinnati, April &c.
LAKE PEPIN is now open to navigation.
The lake has been closed this season five
months and two days, the longest time on
record, with one exception.
THE area planted in Irish potatoes last year
in limos, Indiana, Iowa. Kansas, Minnesota,
Missouri, Ohio and Wisconsin. was in round
NUMBER $40 acres the average per cent
age of increase upon which is estimated at
nearly five per centum, or about $4,000 acres
EXPERIMENTAL behring's Cor coal Oh the Shat
tuck farm IN East Saginaw county. Mich. have
been partially successful. A vein Of coal was
struck at a depth Of l65 feet the thickness Of
the vein and the quality of the coal have not
been aseertained
publican press in the west, 80 far AZ heard
FROM sustain the Presidents veto of the in
hation bill The other half condemn it in
more or less decided language.
TuE indianapolis Sentinel charged that one
Mary E. Burlow had been seduced. She
claims slo. 600 damages.
Tue railroad employees on the Louisville
short line struck on the Esd The strike il
said 10 be on account Of the company being
behind in payment of salaries
Tar state convention Of grangers Of Cali
fornia il in session in San Francisco Three
hundred delegates are present, aud the ses-
sious are secret
ARRASGENIENrs are being perfected IN Chi
cago for grand display and celebration on
the occasion of laying the corner stone Of the
new custom house on the oath of June
The meeting Of OIL producers held at Cleye
land recently agreed to stop the production Of
the tlud Tor ninety days in 1rier 70 enhance
sl.e rrtso.
THE Young women Of Waukesha. Wis.
pledge Themselves non GO accept attentions
from any young man who does not Sign the
pledge
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-05-05

rnr lincoln Monument Association met at
Springfield, ILL.,, ON the 22d, to decide upon a
day to dedicate the monument, aud select an
orator for the occasion; no conclusion was
reached, however.
TnE trotter J. $. Brown. known a. Henry
Todd when lac beat American Girl. has been
sold TO Californian for S2o, coo.
rnr village Of CoIfaN. Colorado. was entirely
destroyed by tire un the 23d Loss $4,000.
Tnhrf thousand five hundred knights Of
Pythas paradod at Pittshurg on tho 23d.
DIR. SWutl HOWE, resident Commissioner
OF the SANTANA Bay Company, thinks the friends
of that enterprise should not be disheartoned
10y the action of the Santo Domingo govern
menl M revolving their privileges, hut should
continue 20 press the claims Of the Company.
cluLp was recently born TO Mrs n. Turner.
az CoopertoWu, Brown county. IN. having
three separate and developed arms. Il is en-
joNng good health and Is pronounced most
extraordinary natural curiosity.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-05-05
100000.

In the Supreme Court Of New York City, VIII
lard II. Simpson la -ttuted suit against the
Union Pacific Railroad Company. Jay Gould
Sydney Dillon and others, 60 compel the latter
defendants, a- stockholdors. 10 make payment
of subscriptions TO stock to meet the claims Of
creditors Tho plaintiff asks Tor an injunction
70 restrain the transfer hy responsible parties
OF record, 10 persons not abba 10 respond for
the par value Of the stock Oaly ten millions
are involved IN this sat Tho complainant al
leges that the company first borrowed ten mil
lion dollars on income boud., and made them u
lien on all their property after first mortgage
and land grant bonds. bat neglected to record
the deed Of trust by Win, j. this lien was created
aud now proposes 20 borrow sixteen million
i"ii~--' -.ae~-, 80 -s.v .esess-t,v tuas riiau
cut Oh the lenders Of incnme bounds. Who sup
posed they held the deed II trust 20 secure
sheil i0g-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-05-05
Aooldents and Grimes.

EDWARD PoMERoY, aged fifteen years, recent
Is pardoned from the State Reform School, has
been arrested ON suspicion Of having murdered
the child Of Horace Mullin, in Boston.
Two FREScH half-breeds, recently, fearfully
maltreated ex-Gov. Bruce at Fort Garry and
uttered all manner of threats in case he did
not cease writing letters on the rebellion.
Ar Union City, Tenn, on April 23d, fire
broke out in the corner Of principal block Of
buildings in that city, and before it could be
extinguished it had burned three brick build.
ings aud badly damaged the walls of another,
all belonging TO J.. o. Scarborough.
The Grand Jury in the case of the killing Of
Gen McCook, in Yankton, d. r., returned an
indictment against Wintermute for murder.
and he was remanded by the court to Jail to
await hiz trial.