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Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-02-21
EDKEit.T.

London, %. Edward Cardwell, Secretary
OF War in the Gladstone .iinistry will be
elevated to peorase under the iitie Of Iis-
count Rivington.
Sir Garrett Wolseley, commander of the
Ashantee expedition is a sufferer to large
amount by the destruction of PanteclincOn.
The Favadoga steamship of five thousand
tons bnrthen built for Siemons brothers for
the purposes Of laying cables in the Atlantic
was launched at Newcastle to-day.
The ship Southern Rights arriAed at Liver
pool from Savannah to-day inuch damaged,
having been in collision
Disraeli had had az interview with the
Queen this afternoon.
Three railway accidents are reported to-
day. The most serious one happened to the
Scotch mail train. which ran into luggage
train near Preston. Fifteen persons were
injured, OF whom Two died. The cars were
demolished.
Yeddo, 20. Political disturbances are APP
pretended in Japan. Minister Iwakura has
rendered his resignation, but the Mikado re-
fuses to accept it. The people clamor Tor
war against the CorenDs. This or civil war
is inevitable.
Ragasaki, 90. \ serious insurrect;oa has
brol en- out in the district OF TiZcu.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-02-21

that no depredations have been committed by
their young men and that they have faithfully
observed their promise of friendship. Capt.
Davis believes they conld tell all about the
war party operating in the vicinity if they
choose. In his opinian the raiders are all
Minnecapons, and the party does not number
more than thirty warriors.
The President has transmitted to Congress
memorial upon the cultivation of timber
and tho preservation of forests and the draft
of bill prepared by the American Associa-
tion for the advancement of science, together
with communication from the Secretary OF the
Interior and Commissioner General of the
Land office, heartily approving thereof. The
American Association request the passage Of
law creating commission of foresting, to
be appointed by the President to report upon
the amount and destruction of wood lands in
the United States and what m - .f1 -
adopted to provide against t..,.s nas,e.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-02-21
Dallomsll lGraI Nems.

| Inc obligations of counties to redeem
bonds issued for railroads or other pur-
poses, even when illegalties in elections are
charged, are declared binding by Judge
| Drumncnd, as we learn from the following
| item from the Springfield Republican:
"Warrcn county, Ill, voted to issue $780,
0Q0 Of bonds to the Rockford, Rock Island &
st. Louis Iailroad bat certain tax payers got
an injunction on account of illegaiites in the
election; county court dissolved the injunc-
ton and the bonds were issued; state su-
preme court declared the issue null and void :;
the county stopped paying the coupons and is
sued in the United States circuit court by the
Portsmouth savings bank and other innocen.
holders OF the bonds; Judge Drummond has
decided that the mere fact of the case pend
inG at tie moment does not impair the obliga-
ton OF the county to Innocent holders"
Every principle of equity would seem to
sustain the decision OF Judge Drummond: /:
and innocent holders Of the bonds will now
feel more comtottable-at least for the pres
ent. III making investments, however, it i.
always advisable for banks or private parties
10 conflne their purchases to stocks and bonds
OF undoubted pecuniary soundness.
The lecture on modern excavations and
remarkable discoveries within the city of Je-
ruealem, at the Congregational vestry in this
city, on Thursday evening, by Rev. Mr.
Dodd, OF st. John, N. B., was not so liber-
ally patroni2ed as its merits deserved. Nu-
merous sterescopic illustrations were pre-
sented, showing the various points of inter-
est connected with the subject and much
valuable information was impaired respect-
ing the history of the "Holy City" from the
time of its founding to the present
We have heard the suggestion that the or
ganizaton Of "society for the prevention of
cruelty to dumb animals" would be Judi
cious movement in some Of our cities, to
regulate the speed and ensure humane treat
ment of horses while or duty in the market
and grocery line.
Invitations to a grand masquerade ball and
Instrumental concert at Wilson Hall in this
city on Thursday next, Feb. 2G, have been
issued by the committee of arrangements,
and brilliant entertainment may be ex-
nected.
Some Of our skatsts have found limited
areas of ice on the river within the past week
for the indulgence Of their favorite sport.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-02-21
Church Directory,

ORTHODOX CONGREGATIONAL. Ch.
James II. Ecob pastor. Morning service 10 30
\. NJ. Evening service at O'Clock. Preaching
- t9-morrow 2, Ay by the pastor.
FIRST BAPTlST-Corncr Winthrop and Perham
ST. Rev y. '. ,rilton, pastor; residence WIN
throp street next house cast of church. Morning
service 1880 \. NJ. Evening r. NJ. Preach.
ing tomorrow by the pastor.
tkEE bAPIIST,-statc street, north Of Bridge.
Z. Z. Penney, pastor; residence summer street.
Morning service 1920 \, NJ. Evening p. ".
METHODIST EPISCOrAL.-Grecn street, east of
state. Roscoe sanderson, pastor; residence ut
in- service 1890 \. NJ. Evening, : T.. NJ.
Preaching tomorrow by the pastor. Union ser
vices tomorrow aft rnoon.
PROTESTANT EPlSCOPAL,-Statcs st., between
Oak and winthrop. Rev. Mr.. Upjohn, rector.
Morning service ,,l 1920 T. N. Aitern3on service
UNlVERsALlST,-CoT. Winthrop and summer sts
Rev. }. ". Hlnds pastor. Morning service at
1850. sabbath school at II NJ. Evening service
at O'Clock. Preaching tomorrow by The pas-
tor. NJ services to morrow evening.
UNITARIAN, Christ church),-Cor. Oak and State
sts. Rey l.. Il. Bcckwith pastor. Preaching to-
morrow by the pastor. Morning service at 1879
4. Nj.
CArHoLIC,--statc St.: north of Bridge. Rev. Mr..
Morning service 1915 a. NJ Evening 730 2. NJ.
Preaching tomorrow by the priest.
Y. VI. {. A.-Rooms in Darby Block, Water Street.
Regular weekly prayer meeting every Monday
and Thursday evening at ~ O'Clock. Mission
sunday school every sabbath morning at 8
O'Clock. KelSiouS exercises every sunday at
ternoOn at o'clock. Rooms open to ali.
The Congregational, First Baptist, Free VIII
Baptist and Methodist Churches hold social con.
1ereLce meetings in their yestrics every Wetnc,
day evening, at J., O'Clock.
NDETlt AUGCSTA,-M. +. .CHURCn.-Rev. Il. +,
French, pastor; residence at the parsonage, next
door north of the church. Preaching every Sab
bath ut 1880 A. NJ. sabbath School at II NJ
Prayer meeting at =. NJ. Preaching tomorrow
by the pastor.
CHRIS Ian UNION MEETING, Cushnoc Heights
Rev. Wilson 7. jackson, preacher. Morning pray.
er meeting 80 a. NJ. Preaching 1890 a. NJ. SAB
bath school at l.. NJ. Preaching ut 2.30 T.. NJ.
Prayer meeting q 80 +. NJ. Prayer meetings
every Thursday evening at O'Clock.
SOUTH PARISH CONGREGATIONAL HALO.
WhLL.-Rev. c. q. McCuly, pastor: morning
service 1880; afternoon service ut 80; sunday
school lis L. NJ.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL, ,HALLOWELL.-Rev
T.. Jaques, pa tor; residence opposite church.
Morning service, 1880; Afternoon service 80
sabbath School 1t quarter past one Z. Nj. Preach.
ing tomorrow by the pastor.
BAPTIST CHURCH, HALLOWELL.-Rcv. A. Il,
Crane, pastor Morning service lo,3e. Preach
ing tomorrow by the pastor.
FREE BAPTIST CHURCH, HALLOW EIL.-Pey.
Mir. Peckham, pastor. Services at usual hours
EPISCOPAL CHURCH, HALLOWELL.-Scryi
tomorrow al o'clocl, L. NJ
UNIV ERSALlSr, UALLOWEL LL.-uev. :. Gil
bert, pastor. sabbath school 10 80 \. NJ Ser
vice every Sunday afternoon at $50. Social con.
ference meeting IN vcatry at $50 L. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-02-21
MASSACHUSETTS,.

Boston, 20. The Massachusetts Supreme
Judicial Court has decided aiiirmatvely the
following question referred to it by an order
OF the Legislature
''Under the Constitution of this Common
wealth can woman be a member of a school
committeet =
The Court holds that the Constitution con-
tains nothing relating to school laws, and that
the common law of England was our law
upon the subject permitting a woman TO fill
any local office of an administrative charac
ter, the duties attached to which are such
that woman was competent to perform
them.
The petition of steel consumers to Congress
contains the names of over $50 prominent
manufacturers in all parts of the country who
represent over one hundred millions of capi-
tai, employing more than 50,000 hands. The
West, New York State, Pennsylvania and the
New England States are largely represcnte
in the documents.
The Young Mems Christian Union Of this
city has selected site for its proposed new
building having outgrown its present quarters
on the south sidh of Baylston street, opposite
the Masonic Temple.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-02-21
was sent for to hold an inqusst.-t Portland
Advertiser of yesterday.
NEWS By MAIL.

There was an approach to one Of the old
time fights in the United States House on
Thursday between two Kentucky members.
Professor Peters of Hamilton Collese Re-.
ports that he has discovered new planet.
An extensive cotton mill in Leeds, Eng.
land, was burned on Monday. Loss estima.
ted at S35O,OCO. Large fires are reported in
Dundee and Shields.
Fourteen colleges weae represented at the
convention held in Hartford Thursday, and .
plan for the organization Of an inter- collegiate
literary association was decided upon. A
scneme for the contests was also presented,
and New York named as the place and Jauu-
ary Z, 1875, as the time Of the first one. Ad.
dresses were made by Colonel Higpinsou and
Charles Dudley Warner.
In the Senate Thursday, some discussion
was had on the proposition to consider the
centennial bill, which was finally made reg.
ular order for Wednesday next. A bill was
passed appropriating $4,000 to improve the
navigation of the mouth of the Buffalo River.
The consideration of the currency bill was
resumed and another long discussion took
place, resulting in no final action. The
amendments of Senators Cameron and Merri-
mon were rejected, and an amendment in.
structing the finance committee to report a
free banking bill was adopted. In the House
of Representative the bill for the free trans
mission of mail matter in certain cases was
again resumed, but no action was reached.
a bill was passed that the course of instruc-
ton in the naval academy for cadet engin.
eers be four years instead Of two.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-02-21
Congressional Proceedings.
WASHINGTON, d. G., Feb. 90.
House.,

WASHINGTON, d. G., Feb. 90
House.
Alter some time spent in committee of the
whole on the private calendar, the House on
motion Of L. X. Hoar took recess to give an
opportunity for the introduction Of the Chief
Justice to members individually. Tie cere-
mony was gracefully performed by the
Speaker.
The House then proceeded to the consider
alton OF business connected with the District
of Columbia.
A bill authorizing the Washington City and
Point Lookout Railroad Company to extend
its line through the city of Washington, pro-
duced a good deal OF agitation and excite
ment it being opposed generally by members
from Pennsylvania, which opposition Mr..
Hale Of New York, attributed to the influence
Tom Scott and the Pennsylvania Central Co.,
while it was developed on the other hand that
Mr.. Chapman, the delegate from the district,
was Vice President of the Company.
The discussion was carried on amid great
noise and confusion.
Mr.. Negly of Pennsylvania moved to lay
the bill on the table. pending vote the
House adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-02-21
PENNSYLVANIA

Philadelphia, 20. Six hundred hands will
be discharged from the navy yard tomorrow.
The iron clad COnicus will he commis-
stoned Tomorrow; her destination is sup
posed to be Key West.
The striking cotton operatives have de-
termined to stay out until their demands arc
acceeded to.
The ship carpenters strike Cooper's Point
has ended, the men Obtaining three dollars
and a half per day.
Medical men have decided that the same
abnormal condition existed in the case Of the
hearts of the Samese twins as of the livers,
that the apces of the hearts approach each
other; the heart of one being normally stua-
ted on the left side and that Of the other on
the right side, but both were perfect organs
as regards circulation.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-02-21

The friends of Rev. 3. Is. Byrne Of Ma
chias, recently visited their minister, leaving
with him substantial elements, besides money.
A revival is in progress at Weeks Mills in
China; there having already been or twelve
conventions. Rev. J. z. S.mont0n is labor
ing with tho church and people there.
The two Baptist Societies of Portland pro
| land propose to try and induce the Rev. Mr..
Earle, the evangelist, to spend few days
with them On his way TO Massachusetts.
Hon. William Deering has offered $1,000
toward new church building for the Pine
Street Society in Portland. A building cost
ing about 10000 will be put up on lot a
| little way above the present one, on the same
street.
The new church in Mason is completed
| and adds much to the good name OF the little
| town. Il is to lie dedicated on The lth of
March.
The National Temperance Convention has
suggested that tomorrow, the birthday OF
| the Father Of his country, the c!ergymen of
the country preach a discourse on the subject
of temperance.
| The parishioners and friends Of the Rev.
| Arthur May Knapp, pastor Of the Unitarian
church in Bangor, have raised and presented
him with the munlhcent sum OF twelve hum
dred dollars. This is slight token Of the
high esteem in which M KNAPP is held as a
preacher and pastor.
| A praying band has been organized in Rock
land. Young Farwell, recently reformed, is
among tho number. He had become quite
notorious, having spent from his incorporate
habits during the past fifteen years, something
like twenty thousand dollars, oitentmes hav-
ing been in the hands of the law. He says he
has now 10 appetite fer drink.
| There is a good religious interest in the
Baptist church in Mt. Vernon, and some in
Quirers.
| A deep religious interest prevails in St.
Lawrence Street Congregational church OF
Portland. Several have already declared
their religious hope.
Rev. VIM. B. Hayden, pastor of the New
| Church socity in Portland, has been compelled
to leave his people On account of bad health
The annual reunion festival Of the Congre-
gational church of Winthrop, was held or
| Monday evening, Feb 9th. 1t was one the
most ENJOYABLE occasions Of the kind for many
years.
Rev. A. S. Ladd's NJ. f. church in Didde-
ford, has enjoyed almost constant revival
since the Orchard Beach Campmeeting.
Much interest is in progress at the Congress
Street church in Portland, Rev. c. B. Pit
blado; some two hundred conversions have
taken place.
Rev. A. bryant, of Eas. Winthrop, who ha'
accepted the call to Dover, is to begin hi
labors there the first Sabbath in March. Hl
is to have salary of $i400.
The young people of the Pine Street So
ciety in Portland, purpose purchasing the or
gan for the new church building which is Il
erected one of these days.
There is quite an extensive revival of re
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-02-21
DOings OF Committees.

The Committee on Insane Hospital yester-
day voted to report in favor of building of a
new insane hospital on the present hospital
farm, and to recommend an appropriation of
100000 for the same. This committee
also recommend the fitting up, temporarily,
Of the unfinished brick chapel, at cost not
exceeding $4,000.
The Committee on Federal Relations have
voted to report bill for the appointment of a
a Board of Harbor Commissioners.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-02-21
And now, so far as the legislature is CO

And now, so far as the legislature is con-
cerned, the gay and festive "dorg' may con-
,inue his bloody raids upon the flocks Of inno.
cent sheep, without let or hindrance. This
ferocious animal may lamb into any flock in
discriminatory and mutton on to the best look
ing sheep, having no fears Of the law. This
agricultural calamity is still at large, lawless
and reckless, wandering up and down the
earth, seeking whom he may devour some
body" 1t is no ewes; the sheep is bald
headed if this four-legged monster can't pull
the wool over its eyes.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-02-21
!HarrieD.

In Nasaalhoro', l2h inst, by Rev. A. Plumer,
lliiam +. Mills 10 Miss Susan j. Randall, both OF
Nassalboro'.
In Concord, y. H. 10th inst, Dca. c. d. Sewall of
Pennington, Me, TO Miss Eliza L. Moore of Con-
cord.
In Kingtield, 18th ult., Noah Darrell TO Miss Car
oline knapp; 9Th inst, Hiram II. Hutchns TO Miss
Priscilla j. Darrell, all of kmGheld.
In East Wilton, 7th inst, Fred w. Bowley to Mis-
Sarah Aver, both of East Wilton.
In Frccport, Ilh inst, Frederick a. Coffee to Miss
Wineiicd l.. JOsSelyn.
In Madison, 10Th inst, g. r. Hussey of Mercer, To
Miss Celia Woodcock OF industry.
In Webster, 18Th inst Geo Z. Bicklord of Bow.
doin to Miss Elsie ID. Higgins of Webster.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-02-21

ligon, at the Union Meeting in Fort Fairfield,
under the labors Of Rev. J. W. Carr, Free
Baptist missionary in upper Aroostook. His
laoofs have been very acceptable wherever
he has bestowed them.
Rev. Mr.. Earle preached at Watervile on
wednesday and Thursday. lie missed the
tram on Thursday morning and so was un-
able to fulfil his engagement at Gardiner. His
preaching at Waterville was attended with
great success and many were hopefully con-
Yerted. A new impetus was given to all
christian workers
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-02-21

Our city readers should not forget the lee
ture of Gen. n. I. Banks, in the Temple
Course, at Meonian Hall. this evening. Gen.
Banks is an able writer ard an eloquent
orator. The lecture for which he is announced
"Wiil it Endure;" is a most interesting and
valuable one. being review OF the progress
of the Republic, consideration Of the dau-
gers which threaten it, and an exposition Of
the elements of moral and physical power
which guarantee its perpetuity.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-02-21
Chicago Produce Market.

CIIICHgU, TtU. 70.
Flour-extra spring 50a c..
Wheat-No. spring, l2l15al- F.; No llSI LA
cash; lib February; l2.il March; No. q l15al2
rejected 10G-a.
Corn-No.2 mixed 51-- cash; 5GJ, ga February
s. March; May -; rejected old 53l.a54; new
+.
oats-i2- cash; = Feb; Is March; rejected at
jSa3sI4.
Rye-Sias4I.2-.
Barley-No.2 fall "A =; No. s.,iing lj5al5s.
Dressed IIogs-6 20a6 70.
Pcrk-l3 95 cash; February; Il all e L.
March.
Lard-9 o5as IS cash; 81 for February 20 for
March.
-; short clear mid 7Za.
Green meats-shoulders 51a short ribs ~.
Hams Ii lbs average a9l2.
Whiskey-9J--.
Receiptsl2 900 -four; l09 900 wheat; % 600 corn
22.oOO oats; 5000 rye; 2l.oo0 barley.
Shipments-l3.000 -four; $4,000 wheat; - 900
corn; ZOO oats: y goo barley; LOCO rye.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-02-21

was quite number present also besides thc
committee. The immediate cause of the
meeting was the manner Of the defeat in the
House of the bill TO protect sheep husbandry
many considering that contempt had been
cast upon the committee by the ludicrous
amendments offered by some Of the members
in the House
| Mr.. IIutchns of Penobsaot. offered n pre-
amtle and resolution, stating that as the bill
| for the protection Of sheep lusbandry had
| been brought into contempt by amendments
| III the House, Of an humorous character, and
| that all matters are entitled 10 a respectful
consideration, the amendments aforesaid are
! regarded az an insult TO the advocates of the
| bill, the committee on agriculture, the Senate
| and House, and prejudieial 10 wise and har-
| monious legislation. The resolutions urge
| the combination Of tho agricultural interests
| as a protection against monopoii,s and roiiti-
cal rings.
Mr.. Wilder Of Pembroke, spoke OF tie i'm
portance Of sheep Lusbandry. There are
some localities where sheep have become ex-
tnct en- account Of dogs. Ircm West Quod-
dyh6 nd to Machias, 30 miles, one of the most
fertile portions of the State for grazing pur
poses, sheep could not be kept, but farmers
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-02-21
sstUn liAI.IFS a.

Halifax, 20. Wm. Johnston was arrested
Yarmouth and brought to Halifax, charged
with uttering counterfeit nited States treas
ury notes in New Boston, n. H., duriog De
cenber, 1872. The papers fer his extraditien
are now in preparation.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-02-21
FINANCIAL G COMMERCIAL.
Sew york Money Market.
New York, Feb .,

EvENISG hEPoRr
Money easy at 4a5 per cent.
Foreign exchange closed dull a., a. for
prime bankers sixty days sterling; os- af l-s
Tor demand
Gold opened and closed az il.
Customs Receipts to-day $4,000
The rates paid FOX carrying to-day were A.
and = per ccat.
The assistant treasurer paid on to-day So ,000
on account OF interest und S33toJ IN redemption
Of go ponds.
The operations Of lhe GoId Exchange Bank were
as follows:
Gold balances SAG 5oj
Gross clearanCcs 2l,217,ODV
Currency balances sl G3G ,00I
Government bonds liun ith good demand.
state bond@ were steady.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-02-21
Gardiner locals.

E.V. Whittier of Gardiner who is about 10
leave for Florida, in poor health, was made
the recipient of purse of $50 from his
friends in that city the other day.
A valuable horse owned by Josiah Maxcy,
Esq, ran away yesterday morning, and broke
one of its legs, thus running the animal.
The proprietors of the mills are hopeful Of
a good seasons work
Hon. VIM. J. Corthell of Calais, member of
the House, is to address the Gardiner Reform
Club a. City Hall tomorrow Sunday even
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-02-21
WEATHER..

WAR DEPARTMENT, !
OFfiCE OF THE CHEF SIGNAL OFFICER.
Washington, d. C. Feb. 90.
For Saturday, in New England, rising ba-
rometer, westerly winds, somewhat lower
temperature and partly cloudy weather.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-02-21
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE
daily Eennetee gunrnal.
THE LOWELL TRIAL.

Lewiston, 20. At the criminal session of
the Supreme Court, Judge Walton presiding,
the case of James M. Lowell, convicted of
murder in the lst degree and remanded for
sentence, was continued to the April term of
tho Court
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-02-21

The prospects of the Industrial Exhibition
to be held in Portland next May are very en-
couraging. Already twenty-five applications
have been made for room TO display manufac-
lures. Over 400 circulars have been sent
ont, stating the objects of the movement and
enclosing exhibition blanks.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-02-21
W WASHINGTON.

Washington, 20. The coal tar establish
menr of Warren & Co., near Georgetown,
was burned this morning.
The chiefs of the cutoff band Of Sioux In
dams tell Capt. Davis at Sidney, Nebraska,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-02-21
PERSONAL.

Personal.
N. S. Allan, Esq, Of Dannysville, men.ler
of the Republican State Committee in Wash
ingtcn county, is spending few days in the
city. He is & member of the large numbering
firm of T. w. Allan & Son.
Capt. Rogers G.. Patten of brunswick, died
recently in Chicago. Ills remains were brought
home for interment.
The intimate friends Of Mr.. John w. Ballou,
of Bath to the number of about sixty, ten
dered him complimentary supper at the
Sagadahoc the other evening. MIR. Ballou
leaves for Colorado to attend to business.
Hon. Noah Woods of Bangor, has arrived
home from his European trip.
Mr.. Frank G. Patterson has taken charge
of the United States Hotel in Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-02-21

1t is thought tina. the accountants at the
State Prison will close up their business by
the middle Of next week. The examination
of witnesses before the special committee
will probably begin at the State House the
frst of the week.