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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-12


The general editor of the Maine Farmer, hav-
ing looked up his law, says, in the last issue of
that paper, that he finds the decision Of the Su-
preme Court of the United States to which he re
ferrcd in previous issue, relating to municipal
loans, Units "scope to be much greater than he
represented, and bearing directly upon the ques
ton at issue" Now what is the question at
issue? We are at loss to know. The
law which he promulgated in his former COM
ments ON city loans, to the effect that municipal
money by loans unless such action is based
upon specific vote fthe city, was conceded; but
the point of objection urged was that his law was
not applicable to the case, only the false ground
that the municipal officers of Augusta had au-
thorized and contracted loans when in fact they
had not done either. Where is the issue The
Farmer makes none, but proceeds to expound the
law as given in the case Ray vs. Mayor, &C., of
Nashville, Tenn based, as it says, ''upon the
validity of securities such as is usually given by
municipal corporations a temporary expedient
| to anticipate funds If by this circumlocution
of words the raising of money by loans, tempo
rary or otherwise, is meant, the decision would be
against unauthorized loans and in favor of the
validity of authorized loans. Hear the Farmer
| interpret the decision of the court. 1t is quite
marvellous! 1t says: "Thc court holds that
| cities and towns cannot authorize or negotiate
even temporary loans without express authority in
each case" 10 say that officers of towns and
cities cannot negotiate loans without express au-
thority from the towns and cities, would doubtless
be correct; but to say that towns and cities can
not authorize or negotiate loans for municipal
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Congressional Proceedings.

House.
FRIDAY, December IL.
In the course OF proceedings in the House to-
day, Mr.. DAVIS, of Massachusetts,, rising to ques-
ton of privilege, called attention to the fact that
the committee Of ways and means bad taken up
the investigation into the Pacific Mail subsidy,
commenced at the close of the last Congress, and
it had then fallen through because the committee
was unable to secure the attendance of Richard
b. Irwin, agent of the company, who was the only
person who could give the information sought for,
and who had left for Europe while the President
OF the company became temporarily insane or
pretended insanity.
This Irwin had recently returned from Europe
and the company had caused his arrest and bro t
suit against him for the recovery of $50 900
obtained by him from the company. He had then
given. bail and had again gone to Europe but had
since returned. The committee had subppnmd
him and and had late last night received a tee-
gram from him, stating that he had important
business to attend to in New York, Friday and
Saturday, and that his health would not permit
him to travel at night, but he would appear before
the committee on Tuesday next.
The Sergeant-at-Arms had also received tele-
gram from his assistant at New York. stating that
Irwin was unable on account of health to appear
before Tuesday.
The committee haze some want of confidence in
Irwin and had sent him a telegram that the com
mlttee could not consent to delay. To this the
following reply had been received:
81 have no disrespect to the committee, but it
is utterly impossible for me to start before Mon
day without increasing my illness to such an ex-
tent that my presence will be useless. / will posi-
lively appear next Tuesday"
Mr.. Randall-IIas not Irwin been in Washington
within ten days
Mr.. Dawes-lf that is so it is new to the com
mittee. wish to have the action of the House
on this subject, that if this witness should fail
to appear the House, not the committee on ways
and means, will be responsible for it.
Mr.. Phelps of New Jersey, sent to The clerks
desk telegram which he had just received from
Irwin, stating that he to i'll to move before
Monday; confined to his room unable to
write, and hardly able to speak audibly, and if
the committees haste was anything more than
pro forma, it was simply brutal.
Mr.. fhel ps added that Irwin was constituent
Of his, and was being made victim Of the Pacific
Mail Co. ] hat he was eager to have the sui
tried, and had come back from Europe to hurry
on the trial.
After further discussion a resolution was adopt
cd directing the arrest of Irwin for contempt in
falling to obey the summons Of the committee
Mr. Dawes explaining however, that the chief
object was to guard against Twins again leaving
the councry before giving his testimony.
Mr.. Cox of New York, offered resolution for
an investigation of the expenditure, Of the [. S.
court in Nebraska. Referred.
Adjourned until Monday.
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4 from Up

Tons
Knickerbockers, 81 800
Harvey, l,516
Gardiner Ice Co., 5605
Haynes < Dewitt & Kennebec Land & Lum-
Der Co.. 1896
Bankers, l59iS
Rich for himself. Page 4 Berry S,764
American Union Ice Co., $685.
Lawrence Bros, 32U
Consumers Ice Co. 4 Geo. Z. Weeks, 1871
Dresden Ice Co., 1907
Cheeseman's, l., 336
J. c. Ayers, 9O9
johnson & Haley, 5,6iS
kennebec Mutual $50
Stevens Ice Co., i,2s2
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Summary OF Religious Intelligence.

The Adventists are making many converts in
Searsport. On Saturday last, half dozen were
baptized in the waters Of the bay, and on Monday
as many more.
him donation visit at his residence in Phillips.
on Wednesday afternoon and evening, Dec. TO-
Rev. Mr.. Byngton pastor of the Congregational
church in Brunswick, stated last Sunday, that the
amount required to be raised by subscription to
pay the old debt of the church had been secured,
and he congratulated the people upon the result
The Congregational Society at No. Water
ford has been without a pastor for one year, Rev.
Wellington Newell who preached there being
the last. Rev. Mr.. 1ladley, of Campton \. III.
has preached several Sabbaths on trial. and there
is some probability he will be engaged to preach
regularly.
The ministers and religious societies in Bath
are making special efforts to extend gospel prv-
legies to the masses who are unaccustomed to at
tend meetings. Union religious services will be
held.
Rev. James McWhnne of Lansinburg, n. Y +,
received unanimous call to the pastoraie of the
Free street church in Portland. Mr.. New hinnie
is graduate of Brown University and Newton
Theological Institution, is young man of ability,
and lost a leg in the war of the rebellion
j. b. Brown, of the Junior class Colby Unver-
sity, is spending the winter vacation with the First
Baptist society in Monmouth.
Some repairs have been made on the meeting
mousse III JOneSDOTO. n new 1OuNQatlOu mas DtCu
built and the building moved back few feet from
the road, and the roof has been reshingled.
Another season it is contemplated to make the
building larger by the addition with belfiy.
The services of rededication of the Congrega-
tional church in Waldoboro, occurred on Wednes-
day. During the afternoon service, short address,
cs were made by neighborng clergymen, follow
cd by the baptism of the pastors infant child In
the evening, Rev. G. w. Field, ID. d., of Bangor,
preached sermon which was an eloquent compar-
parision Of the Christianity of the past with that
of the present. He closed with well chosen re-
marks upon the beauty of the house in its renew
ed form.
The New Baptist church in No. IL, r. l, in
Aroostook county, was dedicated on Thursday.
On Sunday last six persons were baptized by
Rev. W. l.. Brown, at the Union Street Metho-
dist Church in Bangor, and six members were re-
ceived into full fellowship. heathful revival
interest Is manifest ~ TINS society," some twenty
summer months.
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MISSOURI.
Supposed RObber Arrested.

Kansas City, December IL. man named VIM.
McDaniels was arrested here last night, answer
ing to the description of one of the Munroe train
robbers. He had $l034 and considerable jewelry
on his person, the latter being supposed the same
that was taken from the express car. He was
armed with two revolvers and six dozen cartridges
several days. lie is respectfully connected. The
prisoner was removed to the county Jail to aweit
a requisition.
st. Louis, December IL. Gov. Osborn of Kan
sas has sent a acquisition for McDaniels the traa
robbers. Another of the gang and supposed to be
dotte, Kansas to-day. The proof against him i
said to be strong.
Little additional information regarding the
counterfeiters arrested last night, transpired to
day. A satchel of Winners was found at thu
Southern Hotel, containing $4,000 more coun
terfett notes.
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purposes "without express authority" is putting it
rather strong. Whose or what authority are they
to invoke Are not municipal corporations
clothed with the necessary authority, by virtue of
laws under which they exist, for such purposes
and do not towns act in general meeting of the
inhabitants in exercising this authority, and city
by its city council In view of this unquestioned
authority it is quite refreshing to learn from the
Farmer THAT towns and cities cannot legally
raise money in any other way than by assess
ment." Kennebec bridge is torn away by an
ice freshet; it can only be rebuilt by assess
ments money cannot be appropriated and OBJ
tanned by loan on the credit of the city for the
purpose Of rebuilding. Municipal debts are fall
ing due; they must go to protest, money cannot
be raised by loan to pay them; they can only be
paid by assessment since this wonderful dscov-
cry in law A more attentive study of this re-
markable case may 'scryc to take the conceit out
of some" who think they have ample knowledge
to instruct the public in municipal law.
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Chicago Pr duce Market.

Flour-dull- extra spring l4s4 ".
Wheat-No. spring cash S9aia-; Jan. 90A
Corp-No. mixed, cash, Hsi 9; May, 72t4ala
44-a for the year,
Oats-No. ?, A'ia- cash JAM, 5i3.a; 544a for
the year.
Rye-No. 2, 9ia9t-.
Barley-No. 2 spring 1875 All cash; l26 Jan.
Dressed Hogs-6 OOa6 2a-.
Pcrk-20 y a cash; 20 0Oi20 so Feb; 81 20 Mch.
seller year.
Lard-l2 Ia cash; II 95 Feb; Is 20 seller year.
Bulk Meats-shouiders II; short rib mid
9Aa-; short clear mid al0-.
Hams Is MS average l01saA.
Whiskey-97-a.
Freights-Corn to Buffalo, LA; wheat do ~
a..
Receipts-IooOo dour; 5000 wheat $1,000 corn
81 900 oats; $50 rye: IL 900 barley.
Shipments s-s7 900 flour; $4,000 wheat; "a, 00C
corn; 5000 oats; ,0)O barley. 800 rye.
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NERVOUS DEBILITY.

A depressed, irritable state OF mthds
= weak, nervous, exhausted feeltngs
mo- energy or animation, confused
head, weak memory, often with de.
bilitating, involuntary discharges. Tho
consequence of excuses, mental overwoEk OF
indiscretions This NERVOUS DEBILITY
finds sovereign cure in KUMPHREYs'
HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC, No. -.
1t tones up the system, arrests discharges dispels
tho mental gloom and dependency, and rsiuve-
mates the entire system. 1t is perfectly harm
less and always efficient. Price IS, for Q package
of five boxes and large q vial Of powder, which
is important in DID, serious cases; or u Per single
box. Sold by ALL Druggists, or sent by mail
on receipt of price. Address HUMPHREYS
SPECIFIC HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE CO.
No. 682 BROADWAY. N. Y.
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rEI.EGRAMsIN GENERAL.

Col. Pacheco of the Cuban army, arrived in
New York yesterday, having successfully visited
the Cuban army from Jamaica, and brought i'm
portant documents to President Aguillera in New
York city. He reports that the patriots are max
ing good progress.
y Madrid special says the Spanish press is
greatly excited by receipt Of garbed extracts of
President Grants message. The government,
however, has received correct version and its
publication will calm the popular feeling.
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NEBRASKA

Omaha, December IL. Colonel Remick the
agent sent out by the State and society, has re-
turned from the grasshopper district having care
fully visited several counties His report shows
that 23OO people need daily rations and clothing
until they can raise something to subsist upon in
the spring. There have been no cases of persons
starving to death. The people are not inactive.
They have been and are still blowing and getting
ready for the spring planting hoping the seed VIII
in some way be provided. But very few people
are leaving the district.
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Among the entertainments to King Kala Kama
will be visit to Mount Vernon and the Naval
Academy.
Refinement of the Confederate Dead.
At the re-interment of the confederate dead to-
day, DR.. Garnett of this city, son-in-law of Ex-
Governor Wise of Va, delivered the address, and
not General Phillip Cook, as the noon dispatch
states. The address strongly tinctured with
confederate sentiment and justified the South for
their action. The pail bearers has served in the
Confederate service.
The re-interment was conducted with all the
solemnitits of funeral, according to form of
the Episcopal church.
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{9tf1.

In Imington, 18Th nit, Lizzie j. Perkins, aged
30 wears, = months and days; 9TH inst jacob
SkinnC;, d 50 wears months and q days.
Ia Gil, elv4.c, 26th ult., Flora A, wife OF Il. w.
Abbott. aged Is years.
In Rtngelcy, 18Th ut, Joseph Frazier, aged IS
ears
In Hudson, Mass, 4th inst, f. ed Thompson,
aged ~ wears.
In Natick, Mass, 30th ut., Mrs. Rebecca Soule,
formerly OF Philips, aged 70years, months and
i Iuts
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POkTI.AN Nd.
tire in Dcering-Loss, $4,000.

Portland, December IL. A house, taln and cut
buildings in Cobb Lane Deering, belonging to
Winslow Jones, were destroyed by fire Thu -day
night. Loss, $4,000; insured 81 900. An old fac
tory of his, used a store house. was also set on
fire, but cxtinguishcd with Slight loss, Both,
doubtless, incendiary fires.
Death in Camden.
A special despatch to the Advertiser from Cam
den, reports the death of f. L. Carleton, prcmi-
neDt ice dealer Of Rockp
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HIDDEFORD.
The Meeting of the Maine Baptist Mis-
siOuary Association.

Biddeford, December IL. The meetings of the
Maine Baptist Missionary Convention yesterday,
were fairly attended. In the afternoon able pa
pers were read by Rev. Drs. Smaller of Portland
and Gardner of Boston, by Ex-President Champn
Of Colby University, and G. F. Emery of Port
land. AT this evening meeting, Rev. DR.. Stevens
gave the closing address. The session has been
interesting but not largely attended.
John B. Motley of Saco while painting a hotel
at Old Orchard Beach, fell and sustained serious
internal injuries.
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NEW IA MPSIiIkE.

Portsmouth, December 8. The new crew of the
Life Saving Station at Straus Point, Rye Beach,
consists of six seamen under the command of Capt.
Rufus Philbrck, who are enlisted for four months
and constantly at the station for duty, with the
life boat
When needed the County Commissioners have
voted to lay out a new highway along Rye Beach
from the bath house near the Farragut House, to
Little Bears Head. Twenty-Five new cottages are
season.
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Montreal, December IL. The election writ for
Montreal Centre is received. Nominations will
he made on January 9TH and the election take
place January 10Th. 1t is believed that the cleo
lion OF Mckenzie in Montreal, est, will be again
Connected.
For. Gany, Manitoba, December II. Dr
Schultz, NJ. p. for Lisgar was to-day ordered
to be committed 20 stand trial for perjury, but bail
was accepted.
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tHarrten.

In Longwood, Mass, Henry c. Mitchell of Brurs'
wick to Miss Fannie Davis of Auburn.
In Concord Mass, Sd inst, Hiram Curtis of May
naId Mass formerly OF BruusW lex, to Miss Mary
ii. Richardson.
In East Wilton, 18th ult John r Towns to Miss
Anna NJ Carter OF Wilton.
In Pennington, ?Sth ut, S. S. Iockln NJ. d., to
Miss Eva NJ. Dodge, both OF Pennington.
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Cincinnati produce Market:

Cincinnati. Dec. IL, 1874.
PORK-dull, at $40 5O920 90.
LARD-steam I2Iall1; kettle, 13dI.
BULK MEATS-shoulders IA O; clear rib sides
iG ha14 clear sides l0a9Ih.
BACON-shoulders -99s; clear rib sides l2X
d; clear sides l35zd,
WHISkEY-e7-a
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ARKANSAS.
Banking House Suspension.

Little Rock, Decemberll. The banking house
of Stoddard Bros. & Co. suspended to-day. caus-
ing much excitement among the depostors. There
was a considerable run afterwards on other hanks
The assets of the suspended firm are said 10 be in
excess of the liabilities.
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Arrested FIR Embezzlement,

Patrick Mulaney, steward Of the steamer Dean
Richmond, has been arrested for Systematically
detrauding the company for three years past, in
volying 1000 or $4,000.
The steam tug l.. NJ White {, plodt her boiler
off Randall's Island to-day and sunk; no live
lost
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ILLINOIS,.
Election Of IA EishOr.

Chicago, December II
A despatch from Davenport says that Rev DR..
Potter, elected Bishop Of Iowa, telegraphed that
he could not possibly accept, as he was boand to
New York by palarhial duties which he could not
neglect. The convention yesterday elected Rev.
Dr. Huntington Of Worcester, Mass, bishop on
the third formal ballot.
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\ Man IN RUINs.-One of the saddest specta-
clos in the world is human being shattered and
broken down by the use of ardent spirits. But the
damage may be repaired, the ruin restored to per-
feet ,oundness, by a course of that most powerful
of all invigorants, DR.. Walkers Vinegar Bitters.
Beware Of those "tonics' of which rum is an ele-
men-. The aggravate disease and promote decay.
dec9-+NW4w
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IOWA

Des Moincs, December IL. The State Grange
recommends a removal of the location of the Ma
tonal Grange to the Mississippi valley.
The committee appointed to confer with the
grasshoppcr relief agents, reported 5000 people
suffering in Kansas and Nebraska.
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BATH.
Fatal Accident,

Bath, December H.. A private despatch ION
Capt Longdoa, Of ship Mary Z. Riggs, at New
Orleans, states that John Palmer, aged about 10,
aud son of Mr. Augustus Palmer Of Bath fell
from aloft Thursday, and was killed.
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We take pleasure in calling attention 10 the adj
vertisement of Mr.. Greenlief Haskell, one of the
live and active traders the side the river
Mr.. Haskell is the peoples friend, he has done
a great deal in the way Of breaking down the
reign of high prices. lie has had long experience
in the grocery business, and his stock is large,
fresh and inviting.
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NEW YORK.
Political Matfers

a Washington special says that the civil rights
bill was considered yesterday by the House Ju-
dietary committee, and the indications are that
the mixed school and cemetery provisions will be
stricken ont.
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Lee & Shepard of Boston, arc the publishers
Of Oliver Optics works for the children, and they
may also be found at Picrce's periodical store
His latest works, 1.-THE Coming Wave and "The
Dorcus Club" are gems for the holidays.
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Notice.

| hereby forbid ali persons from harboring or
L trusting my wife, saran j. Nc Allister, ON my
account, as have provided suitably for her sup
port at my home in Burnham.
DAVID b. McALLIsTER.
Burnham, Me, Dec. Sd, 1874 3w5ls
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Partridge Brothers display genuine Christmas
tree in the window of their store. 1t is well laden
with gifts.
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Mrs. NJ A. Chambers dress making AMI pattern
establishment, on Green street. is almost constant
ly and literally crowded with customers, who
apt to disregard the limits of the lady's advertised
business hours. She has recently turned off some
very elegant and fashionable outfits.
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INDIAN TERRITORY.
The Indian Peace Commission.

MGskagce, December II, The United States
Pcacc!C ommissoners are having a talk with
full delegation from the Cherokces, Choctaws,
Creoks, Checapaws and Seminole Indians.
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The quarterly session Of the Bowdoin Quarter
ly Confercnce-Free Baptst-will be holden with
the Free Baptist church in this city, commencing
on Tuesday evening of next week. Free return
tickets are furnished by the Maine Central Rail
road
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PENNSYLV WANNA,
King kala Kana's Advance

Pittsburg, December |. King Kala Kama and
suite arrived to-day and leaves for Washington
this afternoon. They were met al the depot by
a large crowd.
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Five thousand dollars are offered in premiums
for the second annual State Poultry Show to be
held in Portland next month. The democrats
have all the roosters hens they will be the chief
exhibitors at the show
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CUBA.

Havana, December H.. The recent raid and
proclamation by Capt. General Concha against
gold spectators caused much feeling, and on the
4th an 9TH nsts. all the gold exchange Offices were
kept closed.
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l9S,200
T'Ota'

Total, I9o,2U0
Whole number Of vessels entered at ports of
Gardiner, 1lallowell and Augusta for season Of
1874, was $50. Registered tonnage of which
Amounted to 2lS.O52 5l-l0O
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Weather Probabilities for To-Day.

For New EnglaI d ard the Middle States gen
orally clear and colder weather will prevail with
brisk northwesterly and westerly wind, and sta
| tionaly barometer.
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Thousands Of men and women suffering from
nervous debility, lost vitality, and broken down
constitutions generally, have been perfectly re-
stored to health during the past year by using DR..
). ID. IIowes Arabian Tonic Blood Purifier. 1t
supplies the lost waste cleanses and enriches the
blood, acts directly upon the liver, Kidneys and
urinary organs, and builds man right square
up. See Advertiser cnt.
dec = r Inn -NNel - 4
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One of our city teachers talks of "gong west"
In the present state of affairs with fair wages in
Maine, the person who throws up situation here
throws away "the main chance.
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Hon. Lot NJ. Morrill, will please accept our
thanks for valuable public documents.