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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-01-02
MASSACHUSETTS.

Lynn, /. hearing was had to-day in the
municipal court in the case of John Conlon
and Thomas Gentley, the prize fighters at the
Half Way house, Saugus, last Saturday, and
were each held in $4,000 to appear at the
Superior Court. Thomas Gately, proprietor
of the house where the fight occurred, was
also bound over to the upper court in $500,
for which he furnished sureties.
Boston, l. The counsel for Jordan, Marsh
& Co. appeared before Judge Lowell of the
L. S. Court to-day, and made q motion that
the firm might be present by counsel or other
wise at the examination of their books and
papers. The Judge, after hearing the mo-
ton, announced that he would consult Judge
ShepIey.
The demurrer suit brought by Charles S.
Bradley ct al against Henry N. Farwell ct al,
to recover securities pledged to the latter for
monies advanced, was argued before Judge
Shepley to-day, but not concluded.
Lowell. /. The State constables located
here have been quite active of late, making
many prosecutions Of liquor dealers.
In the Police Court to-day John Donovan,
lad of l6 years, was arragned for the sale
of liquor. His counsel, w. II. Laughin,
raised the point that not being l years of age
the court could have no jurisdiction. Con-
tinued till tomorrow.
Worcester, l. Despers box shop with the
lumber, was burned in Barre. Loss, S. 900
to ST.. 900.
Springfield, l. Elliott J. Raymond and H.
L. Malloy, employed on the new railroad
bridge across the Connecticut river in this
city, were thrown from the bridge this morn
ing by dump car running against them.
Raymond fell to the river below and was in
stantly killed, his head being crushed into
shapeless mass. He leaves wife at North
ampton. Malloy saved himself by catching
hold of the timbers of the bridge and cling
ing there until rescued.
Leonard Clapp, II years old, broke through
the ice while skating on the Connecticut this
forenoon and was drowned. His body has
not been recovered. His brother was with
him, but escaped.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-01-02
NEWS BY MAIL.

All Portuguese ports have been quaran-
tined against the west coast of Africa.
1t was rumored wednesday that the United
States steamer Franklin has been lost at sea,
but no such tidings have been received at the
navy department.
The Fitchburg Railway corporation has
leased the Vermont & Massachusetts, road for
nine hundred and ninety nine years. 9@
Ex-senator Graham of New York, was
found guilty Wednhsday, ON the charge of
Incorporating about $500, 900 of the funds
of the Waikiki National Bank.
The sinking Of the Virginius has caused the
stoppage Of the proceedings at New York
against the vessel. The Havana papers are
bitter over the result, charging this govern
ment with bad faith and denouncing it in
round terms.
Poisonous sugars are said to be largely
used now in the manufacture of confectionery
in New York. An investigation is sought by
prominent chemist.
There was marriage in high life At Wash
ington Wednesday afternoon-Mr. Charlton,
of the British Legation, and Miss Mary Camp.
bell there we're eight bridesmaids.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-01-02
County Matters.

County Matters.
The County Commissioners Of kennebec
county completed their annual settlement
with the County Treasurer, Hon. Alanson
Starks, on Tuesday last. AS might be sup
posed from the character and reputation Of
the gentleman occupying that important posi-
ton, the accounts were found strictly accu-
rate and satisfactory. In the whole mass Of
figures, there was not single alteration from
beginning to end. The county has now on
hand in the treasury $40, 729. so. The liabili-
ties Of the county, aside from the permanent
debt. are about $1,000. The permanent debt
amounts to $44 900.
Yesterday, Hon. Nathaniel Graves of Wen
ma, retired from the board after fifteen years
of faithful service. In the decision of the inn
portant questions that have bean before the
board, his good judgment and accuracy have
often been appealed to, and his honest and
honorable dealings with all parties have COM
mended him as public servant. The follow
ing resolution was unanimously passed by the
board:
RESOLVED, That the Hon. Nathaniel Graves,
by fifteen years of arduous, preserving, honest
services as q member of this board, has earn
ed the respect and gratitude of the County Of
Kennebec, and in severng our official relations
with him we can only wish that his remain
ing days may be as pleasant to himself as his
past have been profitable and pleasant to his
associates.
Hon. Daniel H. Thing of Mt. Vernon, the
new commissioner, was qualified and took
his place on the board. The board reorgan-
lied by the election of Hon. A. Young, Pitts
ton, as chairman.
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is an experiment no longer. Not only all
special State aid, but all State supervision
may now be Withdrawn. New Sweden pre-
sents the anomaly Of an unorganized township
occupied by GOO foreigners; furthermore, no
legal organization can at present be effected,
since there is not an American Citizen on the
township through whom the first step towards
organization can be taken.
The first year of the colony, the Commits
sioners found time to personally settle all
disputes between the colonists. Then a
Committee of ten was instituted to assist the
Commissioners. Nine of this Committee are
elected, the pastor is the tenth, ex-officio.
Three 90 out of office every six months and
their places are filled by general election.
This decemvirate has satisfactorily managed
ali the municipal affairs of the colony, and it
is believed no other local government is need
ed until New Sweden can be organized into
plantation.
The commissioner recommends that the
public buildings and property in New Sweden
be transferred to the charge of the Land Of
fee, and that the amount due the State be
worked out on the public highways under the
direction of the Land Agent. The Commits
sioner further recommends that his Office be
discontinued since the accomplishment of the
undertaking has rendered the Office no longer
necessary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-01-02
Supreme Judicial Court-DanfOrthJ J. Pre-
siding.

siding.
THURSDAY, Jan. /, 1874.
In the malpractice case, Ballou VS.. Pres
colt, the jury brought in sealed verdict this
morning. They found for the plaintiff and
assessed the damages at $500. The verdict
is manifestly a compromise of the widely
divergent opinions of twelve men. The
amount surely is a very inadequate compen-
sation to the plaintiff for the suffering, incon-
venience and deformity which he must under
gs for the rest of his natural life. On the
other hand the doubt which portion of the
jurors honestly entertained as to the unskil-
fulness and neglect on the part of the doctor,
was well warranted by the evidence. On the
whole, then, the verdict will be regarded by
every unprejudiced person who listened to
the trial, as reasonable one.
No. 22l, Ann Bessey VS.. Unity Plantation.
Libbey for ptf. Piilsbury and J. Baker for
defts. This action is brought upon an order
drawn by the Assessors of the Plantation upon
the treasurer for $37l.00, dated March 90,
1865, for money borrowed OF the ptf. pursuant
to vote of the Inhabitants to raise funds to
put soldier into the army. A payment of
S44.52 was endorsed on the order May 81,
1867. The defence, SO far as it has been de-
veloped, seems to be that the records of the
Plantation authorizing the loan were SO loose
ly made up that they cannot be held to the
discharge of their municipal obligations and
that their agent or agents filled their quota
with bogus man, and pocketed the money
themselves. The questions at issue are mostly
questions of law-there are few, if any, facts
TO be found by the jury.
Trial not finished.
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tore the trimming from her redingote, and
ran off with about 6 half mile Of that embeI-
lishment. Following it up, she Discovered
the abode of the dog the owner promised to
pay damages, but up to this time has made no
sign of the kind Belfast Journal.
The following is a list of patents issued to
Maine inventors under date of Dec. o.:
Woodward Thompson, Gardiner, railroad
rail joint.
James c. Drew, Auburn, lasting jack for
boots, etc.
Re-Issues-Joseph fancy, Bangor, water
wheel.
j. b. Harlow, Portland, sofa bedstead,
Last Sunday, Waldoboro' lost in a very
sudden manner, two Of her best citizens,
Mr. George Eugley and Mr.. Jacob Creamer.
D.Knowlton, Fsq., Of Camden, the enter
prisiug machinst and manufacturer. was
made the recipient of watch chain and seal
worth about eighty dollars, Christmas, a gift
from about 4S persons in his employ.
A special to the Press from Skowhegan,
dated 31st, says: "To-day ex- Gov. Coburn
turned over the new court house which he has
built to the County Commissioners, which
was formally accepted, and his bond to the
county abolished. The building has cost
about $4,000, and is equal to any in the
State. In its building and furnishing, Gov.
Coburn has exceeded the requirements of his
agreement in many respects, evidently desir-
ing to leave nothing undone. The action has
closed the doors to any adverse action on the
part of the County Commissioners, whose
sentiment on the court house question will be
unfavorable to Skowhegan after the reorgan-
ization of the board tomorrow"
Harvey & Co. Of Richmond, are commcne-
ing operations in their shoe factory. Busi-
ness promises we'll for the remainder of the
year.
Petitions asking the Legislature to submit
to the voters of Somerset county the shire.
town question, are being circulated for sigma
lures in Norridgewock and vicinity.
The outside work on the Savings Bank
building in Belfast is completed. The bank
ing room will be ready for occupancy in about
thirty days. Fs-s ~Fa--ssl#
The Somerset railroad bridge at Norridge-
wock is 50 far advanced towards completion
that the false bridge will be removed within a
few days, to relieve the structure from dam.
age from ice or a freshet. Work will then be
suspended until spring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-01-02
. WEATHER..

WAR DEPARTMENT, !
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER.
Washington, Jan. rs z. M.
For New England and the Middle States,
and thence southwark to Florida, increasing
cloudiness, with southeasterly to southwest
erly winds and areas of light rain, the tenn
perature changing but slightly on the coast
during the coming twenty -four hours.
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Sale of Augusta Laundry.

WILL be sold at once to the first cash customer,
w the Augusta Landry, just fitted up in Gem
plete working order. To u smart enterprising
young man with a small capital this offers rare
chance for business. Should be set in operation at
once to meet the wants of the members of the Leg
isaure. 1t is the only Laundry on the river, con-
sequently commands the entire custom Of the Ken
nebec valley. Apply to
f. w. WHITEHOUSE, Attorney,
January |, 1874. jan2-ttf Augustus, Me.
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Along the Kennebec.

Along the AehneDec.
We make the following extracts from
recent letter written on the Kennebec and in
this vicinity, and published in the PASSPORT
Sentinel
From Richmond to Gardiner, about ten
miles, our road runs in sight Of the kennebec
river most of the way. Groves of oak trees
are somewhat of q novelty to one accustomed
chiefly to the forests of Eastern Maine. Here
we find the oak and now and then grey
squirrel, another rarity in Eastern Maine.
From Richmond to IIallowell, on either side
of the river, there are great many ice hou-
SEES; showing that the ice business must be of
considerable Importance in this vicinity.
At Hallowell but few of those knew here
seven years ago are here now. Many have
moved away; others have gone the way OF all
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The Gardiner Journal says: at is an i'll
wind that blows no one any good" The last
storm will make a thousand dollars worth of
work on the ice, which is good thing for the
laboring men, but then the companies have
to pay it, which Is a hard thing for them.
The Knickerbocker Co. has commenced filling
its houses at the Point.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-01-02
WASHINGTON.

Washington, !. Gen. B. J. Sweet, deputy
commissioner of internal revenue, died here
this morning, after an illness of nine days, of
pneumonia, aged Al. His services during
the late civil war were conspicuous. He was
highly respected by all who had official or
personal relations with him. His body was
embalmed and will be sent west tomorrow
evening,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-01-02
A DefalcatiOn.

a DefalcatiOn.
Concord, /. There is great excitement
here this forenoon over the National Savings
Bank defalcation. 1t was nos generally
known until 10 o'clock, when depositors had
gathered in large groups in front of the bank
building, waiting to get a dividend, which it
had been announced would be paid to-day
When the doors were opened they were sur
prised at being told that no payments would
be made at the present The officers stated
that they had made all preparations to pay off
about 20 per cent. of the depositors, but that
John d. Ly man, one of the State Bank Com
missioners, had requested that no portion of
the deposits be paid out until he had made an
official examination of the institution. The
officers further stated that they had in the
vaults in cash in readiness to be paid out
nearly quarter of a million dollars. This
explanation satisfied the more reasonable of
the depositors. Some depositors were very
fearful that matters were worse than gener-
ally believed and they began to offer their
books at Is cents on the dollar, but calmer
depositors dissuaded them from making any
such rash bargains. At noon the bank closed
its doors as usual and soon after the crowd
dispersed
LATER.
The amount of the recent defalcation by
the treasurer Of the National Savings bank,
w. w. Storrs, is about $4,000. A commit
tee, consisting of bank commissioners j. ID.
Lyman, VIM. r. Walker of Manchester and
Josiah Minot of Concord, is now examining
the officers of the bank. The National bank
is said not to be involved. The Savings bank
will not pay depositors until after the investi-
CATION. The defalcation is said to have been
covered by false entries on the books of the
bank. The amount of the treasurer's bonds
is Sl20, 900, which will more than cover the
amount of the defalcatons.
Fire-Loss $4,000.
A wooden block on Main street, owned by
James Ii. Chase and Williams & Stevens,
was damaged by fire to-day $1,000; partially
insured. 1t was occupied by half a dozen
parties, who lose about $4,000; insured for
$3.50.
A fire broke out this morning in small
wooden block en- Main street, but was extin-
guished with loss of not over $1,000 to the
block, which was owned mainly by James II.
Chase. The lower portion was owned by
Williams & Stevens. The occupants were
VIM. Sharples, whose loss was about $780,
Williams & Stevens, restaurant, loss in all
about $500; Insured for $500. J. S. Abbott,
cigar manufacturer, loss $500: insured for
5000. VIM. Gilman, boots and shoes, loss
$500; insured for $500. Perkins confection-
cry store, loss $50; covered by insurance.
James II. Chase, loss $500; insured for $500.
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FINANCIAL G. COMMERCIAL.
Brighton Live Stock Market.

Brighton Live Stock Market.
For THE WEEK ENDING WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER
81, 1873.
NORTHERN CATTLE.
PRICES.
On 100 OPP, pounds dressed weight - Beef Tallow
Good Oxen, 80 0099 %
Fair to good % Dogs so
second quality, SO 0O97 30
Third quality, ~ 5095 so
Few pairs premium bullocks 80 509l0 80
SALES OF WESTERN CATTLE.
Prices on live weight:
Extra, so called, Gl.aG9.c
Good to prime, 5Aa6c
Light to tair, 5a54c
4 few lots of premium steers cost, 7a7kcFb
REMARKS.
Arrivals of cattle over the Boston & Albany
Railroad only $50 head These few were all that
the market required. The arrival OF large qnant
mischief with the live stock trade. The quality Of
the offerings is not as good as last week, and the
prices, considering the quality is the same as last
week. A few ~ cattle found sale.
STORE CATTLE AND WORKING OXEN.
We heard but little about working oxen this week.
Several pair were driven into Brighton and offered
that would weigh from 5000 to 1900 lbs to the
pair. j. ID. Hosmer procured number of pa,r,
which he subsequently sold as follows: Two pair
that measured It in in market for $l05 and $3.50
per yoke one pair of 6 1t in cattle at slGo; two
par IL b IN AZ par IL ~ III SliJ
NEW MICH COWS.
Arrivals were quite large, but not many really
fine fancy mixers. Good cows are required to
supply the call. We note sales of two very good
cows, with calves at so each.
l.. }. Phelps sold one springer at So; one dry
COW for $40
b. Dow sold COW and calf at $50.
SWINE.
200 swine or store pigs in market. Butchers
buying few head for their own use. Fat hogs at
5]sa5s.c live, with IL 900 head in market.
POULTRY.
This week being the first after Christmas, and
there being still heavy supply of dressed poultry
in the city, the market is necessarily without sup
ply of live lots. We look for arrivals next week,
with fair call, and prices will probably range from
lah.al6c per h, as to quality.
NORTHERN SHEEP.
Prices-spring lambs at 90 OOa6 90 per head; old
sheep 3l5 &c per lib.
At Union Market the supply was light, and not
calculated to make owners much money inns week.
l.. c. Tower sold 50 sheep, averaging slh lbs at
&c peri
81 &c.
DcWolf & Brown sold is head, mostly lambs av
eragin2 al lbs, at CSC
s. Corey sold los slim sheep for 81 % per head.
A. Fowler sold 100 sheep, averaging 70 lbs, at
6kc. -
b. Dow sold lot of sheep, averaging sons, at
1-2c.
hides, PELTS, &c.
IIides-7s74c b. Country Hides, 7a7-c v D..
Calf Skns>l5dlsc h.
Pelts-$l 25 each.
Tallow-Brghton, SC: country, "A 9thc.
Fat hogs-live 5l4a5%c per h; Northern dressed
hogs, &c; shotes, Ga SC per n; spring pigs,
none
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-01-02

The newly elected officers ofAsylum Lodge
of Odd Fellows, in this city, will be installed
at the lodge room this evening, by Grand
Master o. d. Whdden of Portland. All re-
sident and sojourning brethren of the order
are earnestly and cordially invited to be pres
ent. The lodge room is in Darby block, at
the foot of Bridge street.
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The Gospel Banner comes to us this week
enlarged and printed upon new type, making
it one of the largest and best looking papers
in the State. This evidence of prosperity
speaks well for the manner in which it is con-
Quoted, and the esteem in which it is held by
the religious denomination of which it is the
organ. 1t has large circulation, and was
never more prosperous we believe than at
this opening Of the year 1874. Success to
IL
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Mr.. j. o. Boyes, very successful teacher
of music, announces q new term of 25 les
sons in vocal music at l. M. Furbish's hall,
on Cushnoc heights, to begin on this (Friday)
evening. Terms of tuition-Gentlemen So;
ladies, $3.50.
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VIRGINIA..

Richmond, l. The legislature convened
to-day, and reelected the old officers.
Gov. Kemper in his message says that if
there is no federal interference between the
white and black races, the great experiment
Of their government becomes a success, and
claims that none but Virginians know how to
perform the task of wisely administering to
TIE wants of the colored race in the State.
He says that the two great wants of Virginia
are influence and capital.
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The Lincoln County News, published at

The Lincoln County News, published at
Waldoboro', begins the year as weekly pa
per, published by Samuel L. Miller, the for
mer proprietor, and Chas. NJ. Atwood,
recently of Augusta. The paper is very
neatly printed and we'll gotten up; the inside
is brimfull of local news and local advertise
ments, and the outside has good selection Of
miscellany. We hope the paper will have a
cordial support from the citizens of the an
cient town and vicinity.
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The good people of Weeks Mills in China
had Christmas tree, at the meeting house,
heavily laden with gifts for the children and
friends of the Sunday School. The preacher,
Rev. Mr.. Simonton, was remembered in sea-
sonable and acceptable presents-among
them purse of thirty. one dollars in green
backs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-01-02

This is the time for Swearing off" on
many of the small vices, and big ones too,
that afilict humanity. We saw man yester-
day in the very depths of despair, who had
decided to drink one cup of tea at a meal in
stead Of two. Another who had left off smok-
ing and continued chewing, was getting ready
for the last pangs Of dissolution.
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TENNESSEE.

Memphis, l. The election to-day was un-
usually quiet and the vote was light. The
probability is that Logue is elected mayor,
but owing to scratching the result will not be
known until late hour.
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A subcommittee of the Trustees of the
Insane Hospital, Messrs. Wakefield, Wood
bury and Shorey, will meet at the Hospital
on Tuesday, to make an examination of the
Treasurer's books. The full board will meet
on Thursday, the Sth, instead of on the 10Th,
as announced yesterday, the time having been
changed
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1Harrtfo.

In this city, LIST inst, by Rev "A. V. Triton, W. II.
II. Fuller of Hallowell, to Miss Matte j. Fowler OF
Dover.
In Portland, 3lst ult Russell II. Eaton of Boston,
to Miss Emily b. Yeaton of Belgrade.
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G,opartnership.

A Ii. CHAMBERLAIN Is from this date part
IA. Rer with me in the Oil and Lamp business.
The style of the firm ID "
Augusta, January l, 1874. jan2-tlw
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Personal.

We are happy to learn that young Water
house, the Methodist clergyman who has
been under treatment for several weeks at the
Insane Hospital, has SO far recovered as to
be able to retutn to his home in Mechanic
Falls. His physicians and friends advise him
to abstain from preaching at least one year.
We are panied to learn that DR.. A. j. w.
Stevens lies at the point of death at his resi-
dence in Parkman.
The Railroad Commissioners are in town.
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NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
TO TILE
Daily 8ennebee gournal.
BANGOR.
Petition A gainst the Repeal of the Bank
rupt Law.

Bangor, l. A petition is in circulation in
this city and is receiving the signatures of
many business men, remon strating against
the repeal of the bankrupt law.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-01-02

Hon. +. c. Harrington of Fryeburg, has
recently issued neat little newspaper, ad-
vertising the business of his store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-01-02

Yesterdays issue began volume five of the
Daily Kennebec Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-01-02

Berry's Band of this city, furnished mosic
for the New Years ball at johnson Hall in
Gardiner.
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OHIO.

Cincinnati, l. Two striking engineers
asked to be employed to-day. More are ex-
pected to apply tomorrow.