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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-10
OHIO.

Cleveland, 9. The democratic congress
lonal convention of the 18th district, held at
Bucyrus, nominated on the 250th ballot John
S. Cowan.
Jackson Harrison, who arrived here from
Ashland Co. late last evening. was robbed of
$4,000, by men, who attacked him after
leaving the street car near East Cleveland.
After robbing him, the highwaymen gagged
and tied him to tree, where he was found
this morning.
Matters at Straitsville to-day have been
quiet, except knock down between striker
and one of the guards. The colored miners
are at work and no further trouble is antici-
pated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-10
Take back that SANDER.

The Standard Of yesterday gives place to a
| foul SANDER by admitting into its columns a
communication intended to reflect on the good
| name of the city and its police force. 1t rep
| resents that on the fourth of July there was
more drunkenness on the streets than has been
witnessed for years, on a single day, and wants
to know why the police didn't do their duty.
That communication could not have been writ
ten by any one who remained in town on the
fourth or had occasion to pass through the
streets on that day. Was it written by the
young democrat who went to Waterville, and
| in a maudlin, discouraged condition, sat down
upon a steaming manure heap, and falling
| asleep, lost portion of his nose at the snout
of porker?
The quiet and orderly appearance of the
| streets here, was observed and noted on every
hand. Ladies could pass along the sidewalks
without being insulted; there were no rows or
collections of drinking parties, as we might
| expect on such days.
That this state of things existed because the
love for strong drink here is less than in other
places, We do not believe; but Just because of
the same police force that the anonymous wri
ter seeks to malign. This force was increased
ON that day, and sharp eye kept on the deal
ers in liquor, had restraining influence, we
have no doubt, and every good citizen should
thank the police officers for it.
In this connection, it may be remarked, that
it is little curious that democratic writers
should find fault with the officers in not exc
cutting the law, when generally the howl comes
from the other side of the house-from the
rumsellers themselves, who complain when the
officers do execute the law. Touch a rumsel-
Ter in this city, and nine times out of ten. you
touch democrat, and these are they WHO have
"fet the halter draw" The most disgraceful
scenes in this city have been enacted when the
democrats have had control of the government
as witness the drunken celebration Of their
victory in the municipal election of 1868, and
their repeated votes for the free and unre-
stricted sale Of liquor. Thanks to republi-
can administration and republican police
force. that sustained by an educated public
sentiment in favor of morality and sobriety,
has made it possible for a fourth of July to
pass, without the city suffering public dis
grace and shame on the public journal that
would send out to the world a libel upon the
good name and fame of the city which We all
love.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-10
The State Muster.

AUGUSTA, July 9, 1874.
Mr.. EpIToR:-I notice by the Press and
Argus that Judge Kingsbury of Portland has
been detailed by the Odd Fellows of that city
to wait on Gen. Chamberlain, for the purpose
of having the time set for the muster changed,
simply for the purpose of gratifying that or.
gaDlzatlOn.
Hadn't Gen. Chamberlain better have cor
poral and two privates detailed to wait on and
Fugler of the Oil Fellows, and see if they
can't change the time of their Anniversary,
which is less important on the whole than the
encampment CT the troops!
Did any of the militia request Judge Kings
bury to 20 to Brunswick for the purpose Of
having the time appointed, which is so salts
factory to all, changed? Few, if any, of the
Odd Fellows that would go into camp belong
TO the militia.
1t is matter of Importance to the military
organizations that they have good weather,
since they are obliged to live in tents; while
the business and work of the Odd Fellows can
be done indoors. Besides, the uniforms that
are being made for the three Eastern compa .
MES will not, understand, be ready much be-
fore the 2ith of August; so that an earlier
date cannot well be fixed for the encampment.
The Mai. General has, in his good Judgment,
set the 18th, 2Gth, 27th and 2Sth of August as
the time and none other is so good.
The probability is, We shall have during
that week good bright weather, with a full
moon. As for the music, will say, there are
more Bands in the State than the Odd Fellows
would like to pay for: and one of the best, if
not the best, has been secured for the time
set. Other preparations have been made for
the encampment at that time, whick will be
very nconvenient to change.
One OF THE OFFICERS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-10
FROM NEW YORK.

Saratoga, .. The Princeton and Yale
freshman crews asserting, the Brown fresh
man crew has been admitted to the freshman
race, on the 9TH inst.
New York, 8. AT meeting Of the police
board, day, Commissioner Matsell was
elected president and Commissioner Duryea
treasurer, thus removing the dead lock.
Nothing has yet been elected in relation
to the Nathan murder, from the discovery of
the bloody shirt. The members of the Ma
than family, who recently boarded at the
Metropolitan Hotel, left the city short time
ago and their present residence is unknown
Mayor Havemeyer yesterday sent note to
Police Commissioner Duryea, asking him to
resign. Duryea replied by saying he be-
lieved it for the best interests of the people
that he should stick, and consequently will
not resign.
Is more liquor dealers were to- day arrest
ed and fiued, for not paying the government
special tax. &.
The produce exchange closes at | so =. NJ
daily, hereafter.
The bloody shirt found in the stable in the
rear of the Nathan mansion is believed by
the police to be the same as exhibited during
the inquest and thrown into the closet by a
servant.
The clerk of the common council goes 10
Westhampton, to present to Gov. Dix reso-
buttons of the board of aldermen, calling for
the removal of Mayor IIavemeyer.
Charges against the ex-polce commission
ers will be laid before the grand jury on next
Monday.
Kate Stoddsrd will be examined as to her
sanity. 1t is believed the result will be a
commitment to the lunatc asylum.
The residence of J. f. Heally, Williams
burg, whose family are now in bingham,
Mass, was robbed yesterday Of clothing, &c
| valued at over $1,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-10

Messrs. Currier 6 Wilson, the general
agents, are in this city to introduce Rawson's
Hydro. Pneumatic Clothes Washer, which for
its simplicity and construction on scientific
principles, has claims over all other washers
The machine, simple in every respect, and not
liable to get out of order, is constructed to
make use Of the atmosphere, so that it may
do duty in cleansing the clothes, as we'll as
drying them. Before selling the machine,
the gentlemanly agents will show it in practi-
cal operation. We saw it tested yesterday,
and it promptly and effectually performed all
thrt was claimed for it. The agents may be
found on Water street, over the store of b.
Kimball.
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A case Of Asiatic cholera is said to exist in
Orange street. Brooklyn. Report says it
originated in fire cracker castings being pre-
pared in the building for a paper stock ware
house. The victim. Mrs. Mary Ann Harri-
son, is at the point of death.
Tax Collector Badeau of Brooklyn is re-
ported as having absconded to Canada, to
avoid trial. His family state that he is at
Lake Mahopac.
Base ball. Mutuals 8, Philadelphia 6.
Village of Pearsalls, south side of L. l.,
was visited by a violent storm this morning.
6 buildings were fred by lightning and partly
consumed, including the district school house
and the steeple of the Methodist church. j.
M. Eggleston and Miss Smith, the latter the
school teacher, were killed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-10
FOR EIGN.

Paris, .. The report of the prosecution Of
NJ. Rouen, in the Assembly, is confirmed
Two other deputies are said to be equally
compromised.
The San Francisco journals containing the
articles written by Rochefort, have been seiz-
ed in the Post-office.
New York Herald Special.
London, 8. Minister Schenck day laid
the corner stone of the Lincoln tower, to be
erected in commemoration of the emancpa-
ton of Negro slaves in the United States
The structure will stand in prominent posi-
ton in southern London.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-10

One of the runaways on Wednesday was
more disastrous in its consequences than at
first reported. Mr.. d. W. ViniDg and Miss
Lizzie Moulton were driving up Water street,
and when near the railroad bridge an engine
was passing which frightened the horse, that
turning quick threw the lady and gentleman
from the wagon. The horse then proceeded
through the bridge. Vining got tangled in
the rigging, in some way, and his face was
badly cut, and shoulder famed, the face re-
ceiving some very deep gashes. He was un-
conscious when taken up and carried into
Mrs. Childs' boarding house. The young
lady received few bruises.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-10
ROCkLAND.

Rockland, Q. The President and Directors
Of the Boston & Maine Railroad, with Presi-
dent Hichborn of the Penobscot Bay & River
Railroad Co., and President Moses and Di-
rector Cobb of'the Knox & Lincoln Railroad.
arrived here this afternoon from trip of in
specton over the Bay and River route. Cen
eral satisfaction was expressed with the route
and the prospect of business fer the proposed
road. The Boston & Maine Directors left for
Bath by special train at G o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-10
The Kennebcc Bridge-A Scrap Of Local
History.

The Kennebec Bridge-A Scrap Of Local
History.
Probably no structure in this goodly town
not excepting even the sold fort''-pos-
sesses more interest than the bridge that
spans the noble Kennebec river at this place.
The first bridge at Augusta was built, at
great expense and sacrifice, in 1877. The
original funds were found altogether INSULT
cient and the projectors had to raise addi-
tional sums by levying assessments on the
shareholders, some of the most generous OF
which were the Massachusetts, proprietors.
This bridge was burnt the second day of April
1927, and the present structure built immed-
lately thereafter.
A gentleman at Washington, Mr.. Charles
II. Morse, has come in possession of the orig
nails of several letters written by the officers
of the bridge, which he has kindly copied for
publication in our columns. The first is a
letter from the President of the bridge to a
gentlemen at that time noted auctioneer in
Boston, and appended to this are receipts for
payments of assessments
AUGUSTA, Sept. 20, l19o.
Mr.. THOMAS X. JONES:
Sir-At a meeting of the proprietors of the
Kenuebec Bridge held at this place on the
10Th OF August last, the Directors were au-
thorized and required to lay an assessment OF
nineteen dollars on each share in said bridge
to enable the treasurer to discharge the out
standing debts of the corporation. The Di'
rectors accordingly on the 9th of September
inst, voted the assessment, payable on the
10Th of October next. In the performance Of
this duty, the directors were not unmindful OF
the distant proprietors. 1t occurred forcibly
to their recollection that your subscription
| and that of many others of the Boston pro-
prietors, was originally viewed by you rather
| as a contribution to the convenience of this
| remote part OF the commonwealth, than as {
speculation for emolument. 1t was not for
gotten, that you had already been called upor
| to pay SID on share. and to take one share
| in addition to those at first subscribed al
| though at the time of subscribing you was LEI
to believe the probable expense on a shar,
would not exceed 500. We anticipate, will
the most lively emotions of regret on the oc
casion, the heavy charge of having deceive'
our benefactors into larger contribution thar
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-10

Flour-quiet-extr spring 50a6 so.
Wheat-No. spring, l05Zal05k; No. 2, li2I;
ll3-; cash, ll3-: Aug, lO9-al09-; Sept. l0jha
rejected, 96a-.
Corn-No. 2. mixed, cash, 50 IA; Aug, 59x a59Is
Sep, 594a; rejected, 5ja.
Oats-No. 2 49,. a4Jla; casl, +5ls Aug, a3laal-,;
rejected, all.
Rye-No. 2, SG-aS7.
Barley-NO. spring ll0al20; No. snIng I00a-.
F. Dressed Hogs-6 00a6 25-.
Perks 90al9 90, cash July, Is 90a19 o.; Aug,
IS ia.
Lard-ll 25all 80, cash; July, IL 55all 80, Aug,
IL %.
-; short clear mid "a a.
Green meats-shoulders -; short ribs
Hams IA rs average ais.
Whiskey-9tIa a9ik.
Freights-Corn to Buffalo, I'D; wheat d.
a..
Receipts 600 -four; &c, 600 wheat; 2l9 900 corn;
"a, 900 oats; 600 rye; 900 barley.
Shipments -l2.O0o -four; 81 600 wheat; 1e2 900
corn: 81 600 oats; 90 barley; 600 rye.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-10
MASS ACHUSETrS.

Boston, 9. The petition for the bankruptcy
of the Union Pacific Railroad Co. has been
withdrawn.
The bail of Capt. Peach of schooner ST.
Mary, for killing his cook, Rogers, is fixed at
$4,000.
Base ball, to day, Bostons, IA Atlantcs,
nothing.
Springfield, 8. Amherst College graduated
G3 to-day.
General Robert Cowdin, well-known citi-
zen of Boston, died last night He COM
manded the lst Mass. Regt. at the battle OF
Bull Run, and was in several subsequent en-.
gagements.
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A Card.

Having dissolved my connection with the Maine
State Library, desire to tender TO the various OIL
GERS and employees at the Capitol and the members
of the state Legislatures with whom l have been
associated during the past five years, my sincere
thanks for their uniform kindness and numerous
their prompt acceptance of an opportunity to rem
der me an especial favor. 1t will afford great
pleasure to each and all OF these in all places,
and especially to welcome them at my future home.
TIfOS q, YOUNG.
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CANADA.

St. Catharines, o. The damage to the wall
and canal is repaired and navigation is re-
sumed.
Ottawa, 0. A fire to-day destroyed Ray S
carding mills, Stockdale's carriage factory,
SINNERS iron works, Sommerville's Cottage,
Coleman's stables and a large number of out
buildings loss not yet estimated; insured on
ly $1,000.
Several French Canadian families returned
from the States yesterday, and others will
shortly follow.
Quebec, 8. The Governor General and
Countess Of Duffeir arrived at Tadousac on
Tuesday. and are expected here early next
week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-10
TELEGKAMS In GENERAL.

Elk Postmaster General Creswell has de-
cided to go into the banking business in
Washington.
The plan for five per cent. tax levy has
been approved by the Madrid government, of
Spain.
Montreal despatch says the steamer Cor
inthians passengers have all been safely land
ed.
1t is said that Attorney Wilson has already
discovered the conspirators in the safe rob.
berry business in the Attorneys office, Wash
ington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-10

One of the most interesting papers in Mr..
Boardman's Agricultural Report for 1873 is
the prize essay on Insect Eating Birds. In
this article the birds are defended not only on
the important ground of their beauty, song,
and their cheerful influence upon humanity,
but on the plea, more readily appreciable,
perhaps, by persons with no nonsense abo ut
them," oftheir really incalculable assistance,
to the farmer in helping to relieve him of the
more troublesome insect pests. The legis.a-
ture Of Maine did very proper and sensible
thing in 1871, by imposing fine of ten dol
lars on every who "kills, snares or takes" any
lark, robin, partridge, grouse, swallow, quail,
woodcock, sparrow or snipe, from the first
day of February to the first day of September
and it would be well to extend this period to
cover the departure, at least of all the singing
birds, which do humanity far better service by
their music, than as materials for pot pie.
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The comet now attracts much attention

The comet now attracts much attention
gazing at it has become the popular evening
entertainment. 1t forms the reason for John
Henry walking out with his Jerusha Ann.
Were ARENAS Ward alive he would probably
provide tent with an open top, and for a
small price of admission permit the public to
of an eclipse of the moon. The comet was
unusually bright on Sunday, Wednesday and
last evenings; it can be readily found with a
pair of good eyes in the northwestern sky.
1t is only 60,OOO,Oo miles from the earth,
and as it is coming toward this mundane
sphere at the rate of 80 miles a second, the
women folks had better be looking out for
their dish closets.
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NEW nAMPSIIIKE..
Arrival OF the EayrndaY.

Portsmouth, .. The cable ship Farraday
arrived here this afternoon, all right, having
been detained several days by the excessive
fogs. The Ambassador is expected to return
here Immediately. when the cable will be laid
to Rye forthwith.
The proprietors of the Ocean House, at the
shoals have rendered the telegraph managers
a complimentary levee.
Deputy Sheriff Libby,
of Augusta, Me-, was here to-day, and iden-
tilted James Higgins, who was on bail here
for trial, as the burglar who broke into the
stores in Mt. Vernon, Me. He will doubtless
be taken to Augusta for trial.
A new census of this city will be taken next
week, as the last government census is deem
ed too small.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-10

The Panorama of Ireland is to be uproled
this evening at Granite Hall. Besides the at
fractions of the paintings, which of itself
should draw large houses of those interested
in the grand scenery of the ''old country"
Burke, the original dublin Dan" with a
fine comedy company, will enlven the enter
tainment. The company drew good houses
in Gardiner and Hallowell on Tuesday and
Wednesday evenings.
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PENNSYLVANIA.

Philadelphia, o. The journeymen gold
heaters of this city, at a meeting yesterday,
determined to stand firm in the strike inaug-
urated Monday.
Pittsburg, 0. The boiler of Saswive's mill
exploded this morning, badly scading the en-
gineer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-10

indianapolis, 0. Seven boys, while cross.
ms fence Immediately under the telegraphic
lines in the driving prrk to-day, were struck
by lightning, killing one instantly. The 9TH
ers were seriously injured, but probably will
recover.
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CHINA AND JAPAN.

Annoy .. The Japanese military opera
tioHs in Formosa is virtually ended. China
pays the expenses Of the expedition and
guarantees the safety of foreigners. Japan
accepts the arrangement and retires.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-10

The gentlemen who have recently examin-
ed the line of the Bay & River Railroad, ex-
press themselves as highly pleased with the
route, and well impressed with the enterprise.
These gentlemen are to take look over the
new Lewiston & Auburn Railroad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-10

A game of base ball occurred on Tuesday,
in Richmond, between the Maumee Base Ball
Club Of Bath, and the Olympics of Richmond,
resulting in score of 10 to the Maumee's and
SO to the Olympics.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-10

Mr.. Samuel Whitehouse, the mail carrier
between this city and Belgrade, has put on
nice new coach, and now carries passengers
between the two places at the low rate Of
twenty-five cents. That is cheaper than stay
ing at home.
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WEATHER.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER.
Washington, ID. c., July TO-
For New England and the Middle States,
partly cloudy and warm weather will prevail,
with severe local storms, east or south winds
veering to westerly in the Middle States and
falling barometer.
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EASTPORT.

PASSPORT, 8. Steamer Tyro, running be-
tween here and Lubec as a ferry boat. los.
her screw to-day while going from here to
Lubec. 1t will be some weeks before SHE is
running again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-10

The man with the educated bear has got
along, and is drawing street crowds. The
people yesterday were sceptical and thought
it bearly possible that it was a man dressed
up in bears clothes, so wonderful were the
performances; but the thing will bear the full
fornia bear.
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LEWISTON.

Lewiston, Q. Essie Burnham, eldest son
OF Dea. w. j. Burnham, was drowned in the
river this afternoon, while bathing. The
body was recovered after being in the water
two hours
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tHarrien.

In Rockland, LIST inst John Pasco to Angene
Holmes, both of Rockand.
In Oldtown, 4th inst, Adolphus s. Crawford to
Miss Susan j. Smith; Both ult Charles o. stevens
to Miss Laura A. Page all of Odtown
In Prentiss, I'd inst, John c. Lyons 10 Miss Alb
bic +. Worster, both of Springfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-10

Capt. Young, being about to retire from the
State library, has card of thanks in our
columns to his friends and associates. Dur
ing these years of service in the library, the
Captain. by his urbanity of manner, and kind
ly thoughtfulness, has commended himself to
large number of friends who will wish him
we'll wherever his footsteps may tend. We
hope in few days to give history of Capt.
Young's experience with the rebel Shenan-
doah
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CUBA.

Havana, 9. Lieut.. Gov. IIolgum has is
sued an order requiring all store keepers in
his district to receive Spanish bank bills in
trade, under pain of fine and imprisonment,
and trial for treason should they persist in
refusing them
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NJ MARYLAND.

Baltimore, .. The dead body Of Mr.. +. G.
Hall was found day, who has been missing
for a week His body was perfectly nude and
in state of decomposition. The case will
be investigated.
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KENTUCKY.

Louisville, 8. The Emanuel Episcopal
church of this city to night severed connec-
ton and joined the Reformed Episcopal
church, under Bishop Cummins
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T0 MANUFACTURERS Of LIME.

'f>HE undersigned desire to obtain specimens o.
] hydraulic lime (not cement). A lime containf
ing a considerable proportion OF clayey matter
would probably answer. Ii satisfactory, large
quantity will be required. Please send analyses
OF samples, not exceeding one-haf peck. TO
STURGIS 4 BRIGHAM. Architects,
Museum Of Fine Arts.
2w27spn Dartmouth strett Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-10

The Democratic convention for the nomi-
nation of a candidate for Congress from he
third district, is to be held in this city on the
4th Of August.