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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-03-27
Congressional Proceedings.

Washington, d. c.. 2G.
SENATE.
The chair announced that hereafter the
rule precluding remarks on presentation of
petitions would be enforced.
Fuz Hugh Lee petitioned for removal of
his political disabilities.
A bill was introduced enabling the people
of New Mexico, to form State government.
HOUSE.
A resolution was adopted that the Naval
Committee inquire into the propriely of re-
moving the navy yard, from Washington to
Alexandria,
MIR. Butler of Massachusett presented
new set of credentials certifying to the cleo
ton of Mr.. Pincaback as Representative at
large from Louisiana. Referred to the Com
mittee on Elections.
The Speaker presented communication Of
the American Bible Society, stating that it
propos, d to hold the 2Sth anniversary in
Washington, on Sunday evening, May 18th,
and asking the use OF the Hall OF the House
of Representatives for the purpose, and said
that he had, in the exercise of his discretion
airy power, cordially given the permission
licited.
The currency bill being special order for
halt past one, question of precedence as be-
tween it and the legislative appropriation bill
came up.
Mr.. Garfield of Ohio, chairman of the Com
mittee on Appropriations, desiring a stipua-
ton from Mr.. Maynard Of Tennessee, chair
man of the Banking Committee, that the de-
bate would be closed and the vote taken with
in reasonable time, say next week Tuesday,
and Mr. Maynard declined to put such
limit on the debate, because there were many
members who had prepared themselves and
would speak on the subject
To TN Mr.. Cox OF New York, replied that
the people and the press were not likely to
be enlightened, or to have their views changed
by speeches in the House.
MIR. Maynard however was sustained in his
position by Messrs. COburn and Wilson of In
diana, and Randall OF Pennsylvania, in the
course of somewhat animated discussion.
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TELE,G X ANS IN GENERAL.

Ernest Mueller blew bis brains out yester
day at lloboken because young lady refused
to marry him. He had just arrived from
Germany and letters of credit to large
amount were awaiting him.
Mr. Belts was arrested at College Point,
Long Island, yesterday, to await the chemical
analysis of his late wife's remains, she having
died very suddenly.
The steamship Colima, which has not yet
arrived at San Francisco from Panama, is
now eleven days over due. She is new iron
ship, built at Chester, Pa.
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correspondent at York writes that the
spring election in that town was held on Mon
day, with the following result:
Moderator-Ge George w. S Putnam; Town
Clerk, Charles 0. Clark; Selectmen and AS
SCISSORS, Samuel p Young, Joseph II. Moody,
Almon Fl. Morrow Treasurer and Collector,
Joseph Bragdon, Jr.; Town Agent, Josiah
ID. Bragdon Experimenting School Commit
tee, Rev. Joseph Freeman Overseers of the
Poor, Charles Moulton, Josiah Norton, Jere-
miah P. Simpson; Auditor. Geo. w S. Put
nam. All republicans except Joseph II.
Moody.
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FROM CALIFORNIA.

San Francisco, &c. The Senatorial bribery
investigation cases of the State Senate have
reported that no improper influences were
used to secure the election of a United States
Senators, Booth and Hager, but that improp.
er advances had been made to members of
Legislature by certain parties who acted
wholly on their own authority and upon no
other responsibility. The report also acquits
Booruck, who made charges of malice in the
matter.
A despatch from Portland, Oregon, says
that the temperance women have made a reg.
ular raid on the city, dividing into parties and
visiting most of the saloons, among them the
lowest dens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-03-27

FELLOWS COMPOUND SYRUP OF HYPoPHos-
PHIrEs is prescribed by the best physicians in
every city and town where it has been intro
duced, and it is a thoroughly orthodox prep
aration.
ExTRAcT.-After a fair and protracted trial
Of Fellows Compound Syrup of Hypophos-
phite, we consider it a very valuable tonic, far
surprising many others of considerable re-
pute, and well worthy the confidence of the
profession generally.
A. III. CHANDLER, NJ. ID.
ii. A. JACOBS, Nj. ID.
Moncton, N. B., November 0. 1867.
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Our readers will notice the statement in
our columns of the old and reliable company,
the Etna Life Insurance company of Hart
ford, Conn. Nothing could be said in favor
of the company that would possibly have
greater weight than the figures themselves
convey. Those who insure their lives should
seek the companies that have stood the test of
time and are safe and sound. David Cargll,
Esq, is the agent for the 1Etna in this city.
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A DESPERATE BATTLE.
Serrano Attacks the Carlists before
Bilboa.

Madrid, March &c. A desperate engagement;
was fought yesterday before Bilboa. The Re-
publican army under Serrano attacked the
Carlsts at six o'clock in the morning, and
met with a stubborn resistance. The battle
was kept up all day and only stopped by night,
when the Republicans encamped OR the posi-
ton thhy captured from the Royalists. The
loss OF the national troops was 40 men. Gen.
Iona commanded the centre and General
DeRIvera the right.
1t is probable the battle will be renewed to-
InN
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PENNSILV ANA.

Philadelphia. 26. Subscriptions to the
centennial, were received in large amounts
day, and plans completed to thoroughly
canvass the city. Centennial clubs are form
ing among the workingmen of the boundaries
and manufacturing establishments. As ear
nest of the pledges at the mass meeting last
night, subscriptions amounting to $40, 100
were received to day, and it is expected to be
added To daily.
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Chicago, March &c.

NUICtgU, 4'IdTCH 20
Flour-eNtra spring 550a 6l5--.
Wheat->o. spring, l44-al4-; No. , l2tl2a
cash; April, ll91s; No. 3, ll5l2al Is; rejected
l07l2al0
Corn. No. :, mixed cash. 63& 6.aL April
6l1 May; new ODD; rejected old, 5sa a59; new
5ea5St2.
Oats steady at 81. Tor No. fresh; cash, 4Ga
N " rejected at r..
HNe---hla90--.
B,rey--No. spring l4s450 NJ. 3 sprIng ljjal3t
Dressed Iiogs-G GOAT 25--.
PCrk-Ii so a., cash; April IA GOA; May 10 ID
Lard 0I-a9 05 cash. 3 45- Tor May.
Bulk Meats sho lders 5l2 short rib mid S9s q
=; short clear md ga. Il.
Green meat>-shoutderS 3l2 short ribs III.
Hams II lbs average all.
Nhiekey-,3-.
Receipts 1000 nour; $1,000 wheat; As 900 corn
"a 600 oats; $500 rye; 1000 barley.
Shipments Is Wu Hour; 81, on0 wheat; ,00C
corn - O0O oats. I 900 barley, 0,U00 rye.
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Maine Manufacturing News.

One of the most simple and at the same
have seen for long time, we saw at the
sleigh factory of Lorenzo Chesley at West
Mt Vernon. 1t is the invention of Mr.. Ches-
ley and consists Of lock joint for bent
sleigh or carriage shaft by means of which the
shafts can be readily laid over on the back
of the sleigh or turned up perpendicular on
the wagon, yet firm and stiff when in use. BY
this arrangement it will cost no more to re-
place a broken shaft, than though it was
straight, and a sleigh with bent shafts takes
up no more room than though they were
straight. I.
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Levee An Gardiner,

The Universalst society in Gardiner held
levee on Wednesday and Thursday eve
nings. The mission of the Fairies" was
presented on the stage both evenings, in a
very creditable manner to performers, and
much to the entertainment of the audience.
Songs and dances were sandwiched between
the scenes. The singing and dancing were
excellent The attendance was large, and the
tables literally patronized. The levee closed
last evening with grand dance by the young
folks. On Wednesday large company from
Augusta attended, and enjoyed the occasion
highly.
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NEWS by MAIL.

In the Senate, Wednesday, the bill for the
redemption and reissue of United States notes
and for free banking, was discussed through
the greater part of the session, but no action
was taken. In the house of representatives
the interstate commerce bill was further dis
cussed during most of the session. The bill
supplemental to the mining act was discussed
at some length anl the amendments adopted I.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-03-27

The Rockland Free Press of yesterday
says that the attempt to start daily paper in
that city has "fzzled." On the other hand,
Mr.. George Fl. Blake was in this city yester-
day and informed us that he has the full
amount of money pledged to the enterprise,
and will start daily in Rockland about the
first of May.
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NEW MICH cows.

There were quite number OF Mich cows at Tn
ION market but the trade has been done he
past Few weeks.
VEAL CALVES.
Thifty'one calves from New HsmI shire Bptci,-
ers are paying a trfie higher rate, according 10
quality.
STORE PIGS AND FAT HOGS.
. One hundred and ftv swine or store pigs were
lett at Lowell on their way TO market 9I2 head on
sale at brighton yards Prices unchanged. 5000
fat hogs received from tie West
POULTRY.
Fresh arrivals of best lots are quick Mt one shii
ling pound We quote best iocks at l6St. per rs
medium gaides at lie, ordinary lots Mt l5c per
round
NORTHERN SHEEP.
Prices sheep Gas per b. or ! 90 100 a head
few fancy sheep laa9c per D.
HIDES, PELTs, &c
iildes-7'se Sc h. Country Hides, 7,4a71, &c v n.
Can Skins--i5 Isc " h.
Pelts-slJ0Sl so each
Naturalization, SC country lake
Fat hogs-live G4aGlsc per To-
store pigs, l-a'44c at wholesale: 9a7 I-2c al re.
RON
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PERSONAL.

A. Cushman, Esq, of Auburn, is GONZALES
cling and contemplates making trip South
Virgil d. Paris is sick and fast falling in
health.
DR.. F. A. Roberts, formerly of Vassalboro',
has taken the Office formerly occupied by
DR. Barrows in Gardiner.
Simon II. Milliken, Esq, long the agent of
the 2. & p Railroad of Saco, was taken
with paraly,ic shock Tuesday morning, his
whole left side being affected.
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NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE
Daily Hennebee 9ournal.
REED MURDER CASE.

Bangor, &c, The case of the State vs.. FL
bridge w. Reed for the murder of John Ray
of Midway, September goth, 1870, which has
been on trial in this city for two weeks past,
was terminated at P. M. to day by verdict of
"GUILTY OF MURDER IN THE SEC
OND DEGREE"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-03-27

1t is stated by a correspondent of the Lew
iston Journal, as an interesting circumstance,
that the last plea made in the old court house
in Norridgewock was by Hon. S. ID. Lindsey
of that town, and on the shire town question;
the first made in the new court house in
Skowhegan. and the first verde. obtained.
were by Hon. Hiram Knowlton of Skowhe-
gan.
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- - -'f-'-----
STATE NEWS.

Some 900 tons of superior ice have been
cut in Bueksport, of which six or eight car
goes have been shipped, and the balance has
been put 10 store for future shipment.
Mr.. Henry Colburn. we'll known former
resident of Belfast, died in Boston on Satur-
day, of congestion of the lungs, at the age of
"A. Mr. Colburn was postmaster of Belfast,
under President Harrison, and afterwards
representative in the Legislature. His re-
mains were brought to Belfast for burial.
Minnie Gray, a yonng domestic in Portland,
consumed the peel of half an orange, and came
near DYING in fit of collie.
Castine has voted against loaning its credit
for the purpose of building new county jail.
The Commercial says that G. E. Smith of
harrington, came near losing his life by poi
son the other day. 1t seems that he skinned
fox that had been killed by poison. not ap-
pretending any danger, but few hours
atterward he bscame very sick, and rapidly
grew worse, becoming delirious, and being in
much distress. Milk, the whites of overs
dozen eggs, etc etc, were given hini, and
the effects of the poison being thus neutral
lied, he has recovered.
A few iiocks of wild geese, bound for their
summer homes, squ.nt ofthe return of spring.
The police of Lewiston are having new uni
forms.
The pastors of the churches of Bath-Revs.
John 0 Fiske, Samuel Dixie, Wm Harte, s.
A. Kingsbury, Z. w Porter, NJ I'll. Fough-
ton, T. S. Wiley, J. r. Day-have passed
and signed resolutions expressing their belief
that the traffic in ana use of intoxicating la.
uors is great and lsmentable evil, and their
determination to exert their influence as pas
tors ard citizens to prevent this sale and use
=,
Mess''' niueou' anu 'igiso", OF Do~do'n-
maui are oui'u''e sp'epu'o oafA ol oootohs;
mn '"f'e'su - "''' w '''eiioi u none Id
''e o'a'e'
The Bucksport correspondent OF the ELS.
worth American writes ;-sMr Atkins has
been very successful with his salmon and
eggs. Aweek ago he had sent away 2.O0O.-
600 eggs. He was then to send some t. Ne
vada. OF the eggs sent to him from C,litor
ma thihK he ha'cneo some oooo, most OF
"nleh ne mas put INTO oralg pond where ne
t,iiHs 'i'ey VIII 'i,iNe' an" III "ue 'ine VIII
hnu '"ei' va. ~ 'ne sea- ne u'uo's IL t"ey
"a" se' "aN" w '"e P""u
The Journal saws that the Prison and Jail
Inspectors have made their first Official visit
TO the work shop in the Auburn iai, and were
much gratified with the success of the work.
shop There are TWENTY nine conyicts now
in the ial, of whom twen,y--all that are able
bodied-are regularly laboriny in the work.
sbop. Even those prisoners awaiting trial
and thus not Obliged to labor in the workshop.
elect to do so. There are twepty-four ceils
III III, Auou'h Jah' oee'ueS 'e,er"i iarge rooms.
ne present jan aoco',''oua'io" Is ior ABOUT
my piiSoneis. ~ ~ ueeneu 10 Increase tue
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MASSAC HUSETTS.

Boston, &c. Arrived, steamer Leopard,
Philadelphia, brig D. j. Brown, West Indies,
schooner Hattie Ross, Sagua.
A MA ority of the Committee on Summers
Memorial, have reported the following which
was adopted:
Resolved. That we recommend that Stat
ne, or monumental structure to embrace a
statute OF Mr.. Sumner, be erected in Boston.
minority report suggested the erection of
Sumner School of Art, the land to be dona.
ted by the State, but it was thought the large
expense it would involve might jeopardize the
memorial.
The Manchester Print Works at Manches-
ter, n H., was sold at auction to- day, Tor one
million dollars. Samuel h. Payson Of Bos-
ton, was the purchaser. 1t is understood that
they will leave but lutte for the stockholders
after the debts of the corporation are paid.
Robert Staughters house and barn burned
in Salem 20 day Loss, $4,000.
Lowell, &c. Cooks Tannery in Aver New
City, portion of ward 4, was destroyed by
fire at quarter past seven this evening. Loss
SIS 600; insured in New York and Western
companies for $4,000. The cause of the fire
is unknown. The building and machinery.
which were model of their kind were a to-
tai loss. They were owned by L. G. Cook,
OF Milford, Mass.
Springfield, &c. Thomas Berry. a work
man at the west end of the Hoosac Tunnel,
was killed on Thursday, by being knocked
down a rocky embankment by car he was
working.
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Gardiner Locals.

The Journal says that Mr.. Cheeseman
backs up his former statement, that he filled
his houses in eight days; and says he has 49,
900 tons of as good ice as ever was cut.
The Dresden Ice Company last week cut
twenty five inches of black ice-so says Capt.
Berry. Some of his men say thirty inches.
The new City Council seems to be pro-
gressive one. They have given the Public
Library $500; voted $1,000 towards Sol
dier's Monument, and S., $500 for paving.
The stream is now open so that the mill
inen on the lower dam run their logs to their
mills, instead of hauling them.
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Notice of Superintendent Of Burials.

Having accepted the position of Superin-
tendent of Burials, to which / have been
elected by the board of Aldermen of this city,
parties desiring my services may leave their
orders at Titcomb's Drug store; and they
will be promptly and faithfully attended to.
GEORGE q. HoYT.
Augusta, March "a, 1874. tlw
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County Taxes.

County Taxes.
The county commissioners were in session
on Tuesday and Wednesday last, for the pur-
pose Of apportioning the county tax, and the
following is the result: Albion S535.77, Au-
gusta S6,940.7, Belgrade S656.ls, Benton
$3.50 SO, Chelsea 263 O3, China 1926. 10, Clin-
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Brighton Live Stock Market,

FoR THE WEEK ENDING WEDNESDAY, MAR.
25. lS74
NORTHERN CATTLE.
PRICES.
ana Hide:
Good oxen, 80 203l000
FAIR to good, IS 5O9 25
Second quality, 81 50GS w
Third quality, % Ng6 20
Few pairs premium bulloch5 $40 253l0 %
WESTERN CATTLE.
Prices on live weight
Xtra, so called, 64aTAc
Good to prime, O-ai1sc
Light TO iair oaao%c
Slim, fNa1-c
A few lots of premium steers cost 7%a7l2ctb
STORE CATTLE AND WORKING OXEN.
This week we fnd 1872 head OF Cattle from the
State of Maine most y calculated for work The
State has been growing considerable young stock
Which is now Of marketable size and age. There
is growing demand.
We quote sales by Wells \ Richardson of q pair
Of heavy but tine large oxen tor $3.50 girthing III
$500, or at average price, 20 per yoke.
j. e. Libby sold pair girlhing n s in $500 bs
coarse oxen. at 1885, lpair III, 300 bs, at $20Oi
pair GIT Gin, $500 lbs at $l6J
j. ID Hosmer sold pair III 5in oxen for $2+5;
pair at at $3.50; pairs SIT l0n at $is5, sl95 $780,
Sl6j palr, GIT Gin at tl55; pair, IN at $3.50; lpair
lit at $40.
>. r. knnball sold pair workers grthing 1T, at
$40.
b. Dow seld pair working oxen, Oft l0in $500 ms
at $40.
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The Poor of the City.

From the report of the Overseers Of the
Poor for the past year, Thomls Fuller, S. z,
Plummer and Orren Parker, we learn that
the sum of S., 5eO. SO has been expended for
the poor, in and out of the aims house, ST.
5S3.25 of this amount was for the relief of the
needy outside of the house. These figures
include the entire expenses of that depart
ment of the city's care and oversight. The
farm, which has been exceedingly we'll man.
aged by the Superintendent, Mr.. A. w. Hall,
has been a source of revenue. Among the
sales were butter and milk, $50 so; pork,
S65GG; garden sauce, SIS 50; COW, $40; pas
turing, $50; beef, SlG.20; calves and veal,
SAG; &c.
Average number of persons at the aims
house the past year, Is present number, lS
The farm team has earned on the highways
S3GS.
The Overseers are unable to show SO ia.
vorable an exhibit in their report, was
shown in the report for the year preceding.
This is attributed to the fact that the appro-
priation for the poor department was 500
less the past year than the year previous,
while the number of paupers and the amount
supplied each individual has been rather
above the average. 1t is recommended that
the appropriation for the ensuing year be
made sufficiently large to meet any emergen-
cy; for whatever else may be neglected, the
city poor must be cared for.
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Joseph H. Clark, formerly with the West
ern Union Telegraph Company in this city,
has accepted position with the company in
the main Office at Boston.
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FOREIGN.

London, 26. The bark Carlton at Bremen,
from Mobile, reports that on the 18Th, she
passed the abandoned wreck of the ship Bur
man, from Pensacola for Liverpool.
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A novel and instructive lecture is to be
given ut Granite Hall, tonight, by Mrs. Ann
Eliza Young, Brigham's nineteenth wife.
Subject :-"Mormonism Exposed"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-03-27

The Standard begins its eighth volume this
week, and celebrates the event by introduc-
ing into the establishment steam power, hav-
ing discarded Larrsbee. power.
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Senator Summers Successor,

Boston. &c. The Legislature in joint con.
vention, to- day noon, voted for United
States Senator with the following result
Henry L. Dawes, 90
Z. X. Hoar SO
ID. X. Curtis, rs
harles F. Adams, IA
John L. Sanford,
n. 2. Banks, 6
Remainder scattering, The total vote was
272
A third ballot will be taken at noon tom
row.
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FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL.
New York Money Market.

New York, March 2G
EVENING REPORT.
Money cay at a per cent.
Sterling firm ut As for 20 days, ana IS a
ASS Tor demand.
Customs receipts 1907 600.
Cold ranged from ll2S to l12b, closing at ll2%
and lt26.
Markets quiet and active.
Buri ess OF the gold exchange bank:
Cola balances l,5js 09n
Gross clelrauccs 43 lib
Currency balances 800
Governments quiet and firm.
state stocks duh.
Carrying rates 1, and per cent.
Tae assist NJ Treasurer paid $4,000 interest,
and S1cto in redemption OF 20 bonds.
Unusually large business in IL .io ds.
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Attention Sir Knigh is !

The annual conclave Of Trinity Commandery X
I. No I, will be bodies at Masonic Hall, Augusta
on Friday, Mar h -, l574, commencing at o'clocI
=. II. y iuii att md ince is desired.
BY order OF III. Z. c.
mar 26- t2tsin AUG. l.. SMITH Recorder.
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l,279,S43. These figures represent the
number OF bottles OF Adamson's Botanic Cough
Balsam sold up to the commencement of this
year. This is unprecedented, and not one
case of dissatisfaction with it il known to ex-
list.
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Zoral anD State Menus.

The clergymen of this city officiate in rota-
ton as Chsplaius at the Soldiers Home, near
this city.
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Bosworth has just received a new stock of
sprir goods, which he is prepared to make
up in the latest styles; Mr. Niles having just
returned from Boston, where he has been
spending short time to post himself on the
way they are cutting and making up spring
garments. Give him a call.
Augusta, March 9TH, 1874.
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su preme Judicial Court-Danforth ]. Pre-.
siding.

THURSDAY March &c.
Asa L. Newell VS.. Inhabitants of Litch6el1.
1t was about four o'clock in the afternoon
when the trial was finished and the case given
to the jury. They returned verdict in favor
Of defendants.
No. 2s5-Abram S. Tease VS.. Eugene E.
WEIGH Clay for p;f., Benjamin for def.
This is an action of ,rover to recover for a
horse valued at SIPS. The pltl., who keeps
livery stable in Gardiner, says he let the
horse to diff. to go to Litchfield, in October
1871; that deft. accordingly started for Litch-
field, but only went part way there, and then
turned aud went to Augusta, where he drove
about all day without taking the horse from
the harness. that the day was chilly and wet;
that late in the evening he forced the horse to
travel back to Gardiner when he was sick
and had given out, and that the horse finally
fell and died in the street; and that his death
was wholly caused by over-driving and i'll
usage. Trial commenced.