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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-01-10
Withdrawal of williams Nomination.

The following is the letter of Attorney Cen
eral Williams, requesting the withdrawal of
his nomination to the Office of Chief Justice
To the President - Sir You were kind
enough, without my solicitation OF any knowl-
edge on my part that you contemplated such
thing, to nominate me as Chief Justice of
the Supreme Court of the United States.
Since that time the flood gates of calumny,
in all directions, have been opened upon me.
My abilities have been discouraged and my
integrity brought in question, and it seems to
me that public opinion adverse to my appoint
ment has been created, which might hereaf.
ter embarrass your administration and per-
haps impair my usefulness upon the beach,
With perfect consciousness that l have
performed with clean hands and an upright
purpose, all the duties of the various public
offices to which have been called, and trust
ing to time and a great public, when better
informed for my vindication, l respectfully
ask you to withdraw from the Senate my ON.
ination of Chief Justice.
Geo. II. Williams.
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The following are the officers of MIR. Nyc's
Cold Water Temple in this city;

The readings of the talented artist, Mrs.
Scott. Siddons, at Granite Hall, this evening"
will be one of the richest treats of the season.
So think the public, who have taken up near
ly all the seats in the hall. There will be e
splendid audience, in every way. We under
stand that there are few more seats lett :;
those who do not buy them early to-day will
have to be satisfied with standing room. The
following is the programme:
PROGRAMME.
PART l.
Scenes from "Much Ado About
Nothing" Shakespeare.
Lady Glare, Tennyson.
The GrdrOn, 5. Lover.
The sleep walking scene nom
Macbeth" shakespeare,
PART H.
The Courtship of Henry V, Shakespeare
Natholie, +. ID. Cross.
The Jackdaw of Rheims, lngoldsly Legends
The doors will be open at I O'Clock; read
ing begins at 7.45
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-01-10
FOREIGN.

London, .. The Prince of Wales unveiled
the statute of the Prince Consort at IIalborn
Niaduct to-day. There was vast crowd.
A public breakfast was given at Guild Hall.
The remains of the late Eemperor Napoleon
III. were transferred to day to the Sarcoxpha-
gus, presented to Eugene by Queen Victoria.
A number Of leading Bonapartists attended
the ceremony, but Prince Napoleon was alb
sent.
Madrid, .. The ministry has issued long
manifesto addressed to the nation declaring
their objects to be identical with those of the
revolution of 1868.
Paris, .. The assembly o-day at the re-
quest Of Admiral Saisset of the left centre,
unanimously voted to adjourn until Monday.
No action was take on the ministerial ques-
ton. There was great excitement in the
Hobbies during the setting.
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Summary of Religious Intelligence.

The relatives and friends of Capt. Joseph
Bucknam and wife, worthy members of the
Baptist church of Yarmouth, met at their
home last Friday evening, to tho number OF
tifty-fve, and very pleasantly, though much
to their surprise, celebrated their silver we'd
ding. They were handsomely remembered
with generous gifts, mostly in money.
Rev. A. c. Herrck, at Canton, was re-
Gently kindly remembered by his friends and
people, whe brought rich and choice gifts.
Rev. A. Battles of Bangor still continues to
supply the Universalst society in Dexter.
His congregations are large, while the S.
School was never so numerous, or so we'll
organized and efficient in its instruction and
general work.
Rev. d. C. Bixby of Rockport, received
the other day q nice and seasonable present
in the shape of fifty dollar beaver overcoat
That shows the warm hearts of his people.
The Winslow and Benton Sabbath School
Association will hold a meeting at the Baptist
Church in Winslow, on January 14th, com
mencing at 10 o'clock A. NJ.
The envelope system of raising money
monthly for the support of the ministry seems
to be working most admirably in several
churches in this State.
Rev. w. II. Bigley, who settled at East
MHcHias u lSW HoUtus ago, as pastor OF the
Baptist church, is very cordially received by
his people, and finds himself in an encour-
aging field Of labor.
1t is stated that the new NJ. L. parsonage in
Gardiner, which is now erecting, will cost
$4,000.
There is a good deal of religious interest in
our midst, and several conversions have re-
Gently occurred at the Pine Street Free Bap-
fist church in Lewiston. At parish meeting
of this church Grew. Mr.. Burgess',) Monday
evening, it was resolved to pay off the parish
debt of $4,000, and as an earnest of the SINGER
ity of the resolve, $500 was pledged on the
condition that the whole be raised.
DR.. Balkan, Of Lewiston, has been supply
ing the pulpit of the Congregatonalist church
at Bethel.
The Unitarian Society of Waterville has
inaugurated a movement for a three years
engagement with their former pastor, Rev.
| DR.. Sheldon, which promises to be success
| ful.
| The Sunday School connected with the
| Baptist church at Bowdoinham had pleas
| ant festival Christmas evening. The school
is in very iourishing condition, One year
| ago last June it numbered thirty scholars, now
there are ninety in attendance.
| The Rev. Arthur May Knapp, of the Uni
tartan church in Bangor, has been engaged
| for ansther year.
! Rev. Charles w. Hill is supplying the desl
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-01-10
A Bank Sharper Caught.

Ayoung, smooth. faced individual, with coed
deal of the air of scanctty about him, called
at the First National Bank in this city, yes
terday morning, and asked to exchange one
hundred dollars in small bills for a hundred
dollar note. Cashier Boothby informed him
that he was not in the habit of doing that
kind of business except for the accommoda-
ton of regular customers, and declined to
make the exchange. The fellow was very
urgent, and extended the bills, but the Major
was obstinate and refused. The man then
hastened to the Granite Bank, where Mr..
johnson, the cashier, was busily engaged
waiting upon customers; here the request for
the exchange was made, and the cashier,
ready ever to accommodate, even at his own
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-01-10
Letter from Rev. John Nc Murray

JAMES I. FELLOWS, ESQ.
DEAR SIR have recently heard from an
invalid of the great benefit from your Com
pound Syrup of Hypophosphites, and having
in many other instances marked the most
beneficial results from its use, 1 cannot but
regard its discovery as a matter of devout
thankfulness to benign Providence.
have used it considerably myself, and, at
intervals. during several years past, given it
to some members of my family.
| have also recommended it to others, and
invariably found it to be of essential benefit in
those complaints for which it is especially
recommended.
In bronchial and other chest affections, in
arresting incipient consumption, and in less
ening the distressing symptoms of this d.
sease in its hopeless stages, as well as in cas-
es of nervous debility, in giving tone to the
system, it is undoubtedly a valuable remedy.
| am, dear sir, yours truly,
JOHN McMURRAY, Methodist Minister.
NEWPORT, N. S. janG-t &wlw.
AYERS AMERICAN ALMANAC has arrived,
and is now ready for delivery, gratis, by our
druggists, to all who call for it. Our readers
may be surprised to know that this little pam
phlet, which has become so much a favorite
in our section, has quite the largest circula-
ton Of any one book in the world, except the
Bible. 1t is printed in many languages, and
scattered through many nations, as well as
supplied to almost the entire population of
our own vast domain. Every family should
keep it, for it contains information which all
are liable to require, when sickness overtakes
them, and which may prove invaluable from
being at hand in season. If you take our ad
vice, you will call and get an Ayers Alma
nae, and when got, keep 1t. janG.f&w
A full assortment of Humphreys Hompo
pathic Medicines at johnson Bros, druggists,
opposite post office, Augusta. Me. janG-+tf
Wadsworth & Smith have secured the SER
vices of E. V. Osborn, first class artist of
Boston, who will have charge of the cutting
department. decl.-ttf
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UTAH.

Salt Lake, 9. 1t is reported here that
Helena, Montana, was nearly destroyed by
fire this morning, which swept away nearly
the whole city. The International and Cos
mopolitan Hotels, the First National Bank,
and every frame building on Main street,
above st. Louis Hotel, have gone, Tou's &
Blaine's large fireproof store, and the office of
the Telegraph Co., were destroyed. There
was a strong wind at the time, and nothing
could stop the flames. Telegraphic commu-
nicaton will be shortly resumed
There was q meeting last night to me-
morialize Congress to establish branch mint
here
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-01-10

Costiveness, Piles, Headache, and don't know how
much they lose by RAISING by DIR. HARRisoN's
PER1srALTIC LoZESGEs. Finding the papers full
of remedies, they take no notice of any, and thus
lose the benefit of good thing. We are selling
them immensely, for they are what everybody
needs, and they will do what We promise. The
most perfect agreeable and effective cure for every
form of Indigestion, and the only cure for Piles,
either bleeding or otherwise. Trial box 30 cents.
Large box, 60 cents mailed free for this last price.
DR.. HARRIsON'S ICELAND BALsAM,
a splendid cure for coughs, hoarseness, and all
throat and lung complaints For sale by +. S. HAIR
RlSON Il CO., Proprietors, No. fremont Temple
boston, aud by all Druggists. lm52
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SpfriaI Notices.
Irty Years, Experience Of an old Nurse

Thirty Years Experience Of an old Nurse
MRS. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP is the
prescription of one of the best Female Physicians
and Nurses In the United States and has been used
for thirty years with never failing safety and sue
cess by millions of mothers and children from the
feeble infant of one week old to the adult. 1t cor
reefs acidity of the stomach, relieves wind collie
regulates the bowels, and gives rest health and
comfort to the mother and child. We believe it to
be the Best and Surest Remedy in the World in all
cases of DYSENTERY AND DIARRHEA IN
CHILDREN, whether it arises from Teething
from any other cause. Full directions for using
win accompany each bottle. None Genuine unless
the fac -simile Of CURTIS 4 PERKINS is on tho
outside wrapper. Sold by all Medicine Dealers
spnly29
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Congressional Proceedings.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Jan. 8.
House.
AT 3 o'clock, the death of Mr.. James
Brooks was announced by his successor, Mr..
Cox, and eulogies were pronounced by
Messrs. Wood of New York, Dawes of Mass,
and Kelley of Penn. The death of w. d.
Foster Of Mich, was announced, and Messrs.
Waldron and Williams delivered eulogies on
his character. The House then adjourned,
with the agreement that to-morrow's session
be devoted exclusively to debate.
SENATE.
Mr.. Clayton moved to recommit the salary
bill to the retrenchment committee, with in
struction to report bill covering the reduc-
ton in the salaries of all government: officers,
civil and military.
A bill was introduced to arm and equip the
whole militia of the country. Referred to
the military company.
Further debate followed without result.
The executive session adjourned till Mon
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-01-10

Union religious services are held every
Sunday afternoon in this city, several of the
societies in the city joining most heartily and
earnestly in the exercises. The meeting to-
morrow afternoon will be held at the First
Baptist church, to which all are invited.
Those tarrying temporarily in the city, arc
most earnestly invited to come. The seats
are free to all, and all are welcome. The
sermon tomorrow will be preached by Rev.
c. G. McCully, pastor of the Congregational
church in Hallowell, who exchanges with
Rev. Mr.. Tilton, the pastor of the Baptist
church in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-01-10
spring ia Winter-The Ice Moving-The
FoIaris Started.

Travellers in foreign lands tell US of re-
gions where flowers blossom in the midst of
eternal winter; that in some places they may
stand in paths of snow and ice, and pluck a
bouquet of wild flowers blooming sweety by
the wayside. Yesterday was day to remind
one oftliis oft-repeated incident. There were
all the sights and sounds of spring, save the
singing Of the birds. The air was soft and
balmv. little streamlets ran down the hillsides,
children were playing at marbles on the side
walks, and skating in the streets, and still the
calendar reminded us that we were rapidly
approaching mdwinter. But the strangest
part hasn't been told. At noon, the cry was
heard, The ice is moving.' Lots of people
gathered on the rivers banks to observe the
unusual event. what was a little, ripping
stream in the middle of the ice-embedded
river began to assume quite respectable pro.
portions, until the ice began to break up
the very ice upon which the boys had skated
in the forenoon-and soon after one O'Clock
the centre of the river from little ways
above the town landing to point just below
the railroad shop, was full of running ice
At three o'clock the whole body of the ice
began to move down river, attracting the at
tention of q large number of people, as the
moving mass grated It's way along. The
good schooner Il. II. Day of Gardiner"
owned by William Harvey, and lying at the
wharf in rear of PARROT & Chases store,
firmly embedded in the ice, moved down
river stern foremost, borne by the swift cur
rent. Around the vessel were cakes of ice,
dancing and piling one upon another. A
boat put off from the wharf to the rescue of
the receding craft; little fellow more ven
turesome than the rest, tried to jump on
board, but fell into the river he was rescued,
a colder and a sadder lad. Two or three
stalwart men boarded the craft, and made all
possible arrangements for saving it, in case
OF a general clearing Of the river, from sail
ing out to sea without clearance papers, and
thus giving the government trouble. 1t was
at last brought to, and its gay and festive
career ended by being htched to tree !.
When the darkness fell, there the vessel re-
manned, like the Polaris. surrounded by ice
hummocks. Below it, in the direction of
Iallowoll, stretched the blue ice while
above it, towards the Kennebec bridge, was a
miniature open Polar sea, rejecting in mid
winter the city's evening lamps.
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NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE
9aily Eeaaebee 9ournal.
TO THE
LIE WESTON.

Lewiston, 0. The storm, which has lasted
nearly week, cleared up this morning. The
weather is still warm. The snow is so near
ly gone that travelling in the city is largely
on wheels.
The Journal leans that the late rains have
Thursday, drive of logs came down, with
fragments Of several bridges. Four bridges
are reported as carried away or damaged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-01-10

1t seems that the younger element of the
democratic party triumphed in the meeting Of
the other evening. The old foges who have
believed all along that the party is alive and
worth the nursing, were for having the State
convention called to meet in Augusta, and
that was made the test of discipleship in the
debates that followed. But the younger de-
mocracy gained the day, and the result is that
the convention will be called to meet in Port
land. Several Of the committee men will re-
sign. How true this may be we know not,
as we were not invited to attend the meeting
nf the committee.
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The Household Panacea,
Family linime emit

Aumuy A-ihiHcnt
is the best remedy in the world for the following
complaints, viz: Cramps in the Limbs and Stom
ach, Pain in the stomach, Bowels, or Side, Rheu-
matism in all its forms, Bilious Collie, Neuralgia
Cholera, Dysentery, Colds, Fresh Wounds, Burns
sore Throat, Spinal Complaints, Sprans and
ternal use. ~
Its operations is not only to relieve the patient
but entirely removes the cause of the complaint
1t penetrates'and peivades the whole system, re.
storing healthy action TO all its parts and quicken
ing the blood.
The Household Paneeea is Purely Vege-
table and All Healing.
Prepared by
CURTIS & BROWN, %tt4
No. BIS Fulton Street, New York.
For sale by all druggists. spnly29
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MASSACHUSETTS,.

Boston, .. The will of the late Seth Adams,
who left large sum of money for the estab-
lishment of home for hypochondria Vices,
is being contested on the ground of insanity.
The selectmen of Abingdon, offer reward
of $1,000, and the bank $500 for the appre-
hension of the parties who assaulted watch
man FLOYD with intent to rob the Abingdon
Bank, Tuesday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-01-10

inconvenience, passed out national bank
note of one hundred dollars. The stranger
asked if he couldn't give him hundred dol
lar greenback, just as well as the bank note
the cashier said the note he had given him was
just as good unless he wanted it for special
purpose, it would be great accommodation,
etc., but in the midst of the business, and
while the talk was going on, the fellow man
ipulated the previous note given into hidden
corner of his pocket, while he showed towards
the cashier the small bills, and received the
one hundred dollar greenback, thus receiving
two hundred dollars for one hundred. lit
tie while after the man left, Mr.. Johnson be-
came satisfied that he had paid him one hum
dred dollars too much; so he went to the
First National, and learned the particulars of
the interview there. A son of Mr. Boothby's
was sure he could recognize the man and Mr..
johnson, with Marshal Harrington and Clin-
ton Boothby, had just time to take the noon
train down river, on tour OF observation.
On arriving at Hallowell, young Boothby es
pied the fellow just ready to step aboard the
train. The officer of the law tapped the man
gently on the shoulder, and Mr.. johnson
came UP and quietly told him that he had in
his possession one hundred dollars of his Mr.
Johnson's) money. Oh, no! he guessed not,
(eniiIely honest. y but he could tell very
easily by looking in his pockets. The over
haul was made, and sure enough he had just
one hundred dollars too much. very chin. y
This he passed over to Mr.. johnson. He
gave his name as Smith, and then contradict
ed himself and said it was johnson. 1t APP
pears that he, and perhaps a conferee,
had been stopping at the Cony House. and
promptly paid all their bills. The young
man had been sharp enough to go from the
Granite Bank to savings bank and exchange
his hundred dollar bills for bills of smaller
denomination, and had then walked to Hal
lowell, to take the cars, to cvade detection.
by and by these fellows will learn, by sad and
bitter experience, that the State of Maine Of
fers mighty slim facilities for bank thieves.
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Chicago Produce Market.

CHICHR0, Jan. ..
Recepts-15,O0 flour; 17j 900 wheat; % coo corn
81 900 oats; 1000 rye; $4,000 barley.
Flour-extra spring 550a650.
Wheat-No spring 1l6, No. do l25hal2724, Feb.
100, Mar. No. 3 spring lis, rejected III.
Corn-No.2 mixed 5S7la59 cash 59H, new No. 9
mixed G5a65H
Oats-No. 2, cash AZ, Feb 43, May 46.
Rye-advanced and fair demand at 79haS0.
Barley-No. 2 fall As, No. sprln8 24a25
Provisons-Pork i376ali50; lard s75ass0; bulk.
meats shoulders 51s, short clear mid IA green
meats shoulders 90 hams Sd.
Whiskey-fair demand at 81.
Shipments 1900 -four; 10000 wheat; 200
corn; l6 900 oats. 10000 barley; coo rye.
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Dien.

In Skowhegan, It'll inst, Grace, daughter of T.
II. and Carrie L. Howard, aged years.
In Pennington 9Th inst, Mrs. Phoebe, wife of
Rufus Brett, aged IS years 9Th inst, Mrs. Nena
wife of Phillip Ratty, aged Is years 10th ult. OF
consumption, Mrs. Rachel Apphia, wife of Scott
Hodgkins, aged 25 years, months ID days.
In Strong, 18th ult., Lebbeus Worhley, aged 50
years.
In Phillips, 2ith ut., Henry Fairbanks, aged
about so years; oath ult., William Gladden. aged Sc
years: 27th ult Sidney Harden aged 63 years; 29th
ulr. Miss Laura Beedy aged 80 years.
In Weld, I'd inst, Mrs. Gorham Jones, aged about
90 years.
In Canton Nth nit, Stephen Reed. aged 70 years.
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The able report of the Secretary of the
Maine Board of Agriculture, Hon. S. l..
Boardman, was presented to the legislature
yesterday. We have already noticed at length
this report, which will stand without supe-
rior in the library OF Maine Agricultural Re-
ports, and which will be found Of much prac-
tical value to farmers and those interested in
scientific and intelligent agriculture.
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children often look Pale and Sick

Children often look Pale and Sick
from no other cause than having worms in the sioin
ach.
BROWNS VERMIFUGE COMtITS
will destroy Worms without injury to the child
being perfectly WHITE, and free from all colorng
or other injurious ingredients usually used in worm
preparations.
CURTIS & BROWN, Proprietors,
No. 2l5 Fulton street, New York
Sold by Druggists and Chemists, and dealers
Medicines at TWENTY-FIVE CENTS A Box.
p spnly
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ROCkLAND.

Rockland, 0. This morning lad named
Geo. York, while assisting the driver Of a
and the horse starting at the moment, his foot
was caught between the forward axle, and
some other part of the wagon gearing, break
ing his leg.
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at the Congregational Society this winter in

Durham.
Rev. Joseph L. Eveleth, formerly pastor of
Chestnut st. Church in Camden, has been re-
Gently presented with purse of one hundred
dollars besides other presents, as a token Of
regard from his people at Livermore Falls.
The health of Rev. Mr.. Fernald of the Au-
burn Court Free Baptist Church, is such as
to force him to resign his pastoral and minis
terial office. Mr.. f. has been unable to
preach regularly for some time, and at pres
ent is suffering not only from general pros
tration, but also from a disease of the eye,
which has so far involved the right eye, as to
render it almost blind.
Rev. Mr.. Luce, presiding elder of the Port
land district has been presented with purse
of 500.
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The term of Mr.. c. f. Berry's dancing schoo
begun at Meonian Hall, on last evening. The term
will consist of twelve lessons, open to ladies and
gentlemen who desire instruction in the graceful
art Of dancing. We understand that no pains will
be spared to make this first class school, free
from any Objectionable features, and which ladies
and gentlemen may attend without fear of mlngling
in bad company. Mr.. Berry has taken particular
pains to post himself in all the ball room dances
now so uOpular
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WEATHER..
WAR DEPARTMENT

WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER. !
Washington, Jan. 9,-S p. NJ
For New England and Middle States,
light to fresh southeasterly to southwesterly
winds partly cloudy weather and possibly
areas of rain by Saturday night The tenn
perature will continue above the freezing
point in these districts.