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Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-12-10
MiSSISSlPPI.
The Nicksburg Troubles Subsidjuy

New Orleans, December 0. The Vicksburg ex-
citemcnt is subiding and business is gene rally re-
sumed. Armed bodies Of negroes are reported
eongrcgating at various places distant from til G
town. The whites still under arms and
strict guard is being kept on the approaches to
the city.
Nicksburg, December 9. The supervisors met
to-day, and Adjutant-C General Packer presented
the resignation of Sheriff Crosby which was ac-
cepted. An election for Sheriff will be ordered
soon.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-12-10

1t is about time now to begin calculating as TO
what shall be bought for the children and all the
dear ones at home, for Christmas presents. 1t
may be hard draught upon the pockets Of the
parents, but the gifts must come; sacrifice in
this direction will pay in the long rum Look al
our advertising columns; they will serve
guide to some Of the best places to buy goods.
Some of the store windows are showing signs of
their holiday Dress and shall soon be in the
midst of the happy gift season.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-12-10
w ASIItNf:TON. A

Washington, December 9. The republican Sem
ators spent about an hour and half in caucus
tins afternoon on Arkansas affairs, but adjourned
Senators expressed themselves in favor Of inter-
Ventlon and even these were not agreed as to the
exact form Of action. Others were disposed to
postpone action as the present condition of the
State did not seem TO justify Congressional meas
ures, all accounts representing the people satisfied
wlth Inc present government, with no cause for
violent disturbance. The condition of Louisiana
also becoming involved, several Senators said that
1t would be found en- examination that the gov
ernmen,s of one or two other Southern States had
more 10y al existence than louisiana and there
lore there should be investigation concerning
all OF them, in order to establish their validity
The expression of the views OF the Senators wan
dercd widely from the original topic of converse
ton The next caucus will be held on call on
MonIay
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-12-10
Chicago Produce Markes.

Cn1cA80s Dec. y, l61&s
Flour-dull-extra spring Xa4 ~.
Wheat-No. spring cash, SKA; Jan. S9k.
Corn-No. 2, mixed, cash, 75--g; May, 72kah;
l%-af for the year.
Oats-No. 2, AXa- cash JAM, SKA; o2ka- for
the year.
Rye-No. 2, 94a9tl4.
Barley-No. . spring l25-ax cash; 12e Jan.
Dressed Hogs-6 00a6 25-.
Pcrk-2o J. a cash; 20 00a20 s0,Feb; 81 20 Mch,
seller year.
Lard-l2 Ia cash: IL 95 Feb; l3 20 seller yeaf.
Bulk Meats-shonders IA; short rib mid
9Aa-; short clear mid al0--.
Hams 10 lbs average l0KaA.
Whiskey-97-a.
Freights-Corn to Buffalo, 4 LA; wheat do ~
a..
Receipts 14,6Oo flour; 81, 900 wheat; $4,000 corn
10000 oats; 1OOG rye 1900 barley.
Shipments -l2,000 ohOur; 10000 wheat; 81, 600
corn; 900 oats: 5000 barley. $50 rye.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-12-10

The first lecture in the Library course will be
given at Granite Hall, tomorrow friday even
ing, by George Dawson of England. Doors open
at Z lectures to commence at quarter to eight,
sharp. This will give our Gardiner and lIallowe,l
friends an opportunity to come up attend the lee
ture, and return on the 9.l0 Pullman train. The
receipts for tickets have nearly reached eight hun
dred dollars
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-12-10
WYOMING TERRITORY.
Indian DepredatiOns.

Cheyenne, December9. Information is received
Of raid Of the U:e Indians into the Snake River
settlement in Carbon county. The Indians are
known Jacks Band from the White River
agency, Colorado, but have left their reservations
to go on the path. The citizens of Snake
River Valley are arming, and propose to give the
savages warm reception.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-12-10
NEBR ASKA
King kala Kama.

Omaha, December 9. King Kala Kama an
party arrived here from the West this afternoon
The mayor and city council and General Ord and
staff met them a few miles out of the city. The
entire party driven through the city and left
people were assembled at the departure. sa-
lutte of 20 guns was fired by the battery from the
barracks
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-12-10
MARYLAND.

Baltimore, December 9. At the regular month
ly meeting of the Board of Directors of the Balti
more K Ohio Railroad to-day John W. Garret
was unanimously reelected President, it being his
seventeenth term. Mr.. Garret having again posi-
lively declined an increase of salary, it was fixed
at the cd rate of $4,000 per year.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-12-10

MILLINERY. The ladies who are interested to
get the latest styles will be pleased to learn that
Mrs. NJ p. Webster was in Boston last week, and
has returned with the Winter Styles Of Bonnets
and Hats: also something new in Birds, Flowers,
handmade Jet Ornaments, Felt Hats, Plumes de
Coque Ostrich Feathers and Tips. Particular at
tention paid to mourning goods. novl6-tf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-12-10
CUBA.

Havana, December 0. A large force of insur-
gents attacked the village of San Augustine in the
lIalagiun district OIL the night Of the 23d utimo.
After fight which lasted for an hour the attack
ing party were repulscd by the firing from the
forts. Several of the huts were sacked by the in
surgents.
To-day wa reserved as holiday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-12-10

VIM. Small of this city, son of Ambrose Small,
living at Pettingills corner, on Tuesday last had
one of his legs amputacd just above the ankle.
little more than two years ago he received
very bad injury to his heel, it being partially
crushed un Ter The wheel Of railroad car, a
Pennsylvania road The wound has never fully
healed, and since the accident it troubled him
great deal. Finally chronic liberation set in, and
the foot had to be taken off. The operation was
boodless one, and was performed by DR.. W. Scott
Hill, assisted by DIR. G. W. Martin and Dr. j. W.
Toward.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-12-10

Some idiot, who doubtless steals the Journal
from the door steps Of irregular subscriber, finds
fault with the character of advertisement pub
lished in our columns. Possibly the individuals
demened condition has been superinduced by the
Youthful indiscretions alluded to in the advertise
ment, and the appeal it makes to him is personal
one. If so, we pity him.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-12-10

REMovAL.-F. c. Foote has removed her
stock Of hair goods to l40 Water ST., over
Pierce's Book Store, where she will be pleas
ed to exhibit to old and new customers her
large assortment of switches, braids, natural
curls, &C. Work of all kinds done to order.
june6- ttf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-12-10

Why is it that millinery and fancy goods
dealers find it necessary to keep their places OF
business open every eveningi This plan just de-
prives all concerned ofprivileges which they ear
nestly desire to take advantage of, but are unable
to do so. 1t makes the store or shop dull, te-
dous place, very prison house, and goes long
ways to take away the interest so necessary to
cheerful discharge of duties. In Gardiner
stores of this kind closed every evening, ex-
cept Tuesday and Saturday evenings. 1t works
first rate. Why can't the same plan be adopted
heres
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-12-10
ESSEE.

Memphis, December9. 1t is stated thst mo-
ton will be made by the first mortgage bondhold-
ers to place the Selma and Memphis II. II. in
bankruptcy.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-12-10

Horace North has at his bookstore, on Water
street, most novel and comical toy IN the shape
of negro dancer. 1t attracts the attention OF
many passers-by. North has magnificent dis
play of fancy and ether goods, specially designed
for the holiday trade. He has illustrated books
and superb copies of the bible that would make
appropriate and valuable gifts for Christmas.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-12-10
NEW JERSEY,
Railroad Accident,

Newark, December g. A locomotive on the
Pennsylvania b. r. last night, smashed horse
car in this city, killing man and badly bruisng
several passengers.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-12-10

The kidneys are sometimes the cause of much
suffering. Bathe over the kidneys with Renne's
Magic OIL and see how quickly the pain in the
small of the back is cured. \ few drops in water
taken internally, also helps wonderfully. 1t is
safe and delicious to use. Try it.
Dec9-+NWlw
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-12-10
OHIO.

Cleveland, December 8. j. H. Devereaux was
Yesterday appointed receiver of the Atlantic and
Great Western II. r., and to-day took the oath
and was qualified for the position.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-12-10

DIR. Ralph Ogle, Veterinary Surgeon, $50 West
25th ST. New York, says: .Your new discovery.
IODlDE OF AMMONIA, sur.
passes anything for Splints, Strains, Lameness in
the limbs or shoulders SC, Wind Calls and hard.
oony swellings on the joints. 1t is marvellous"
For Bunons, Enlarged Joints of the Feet, Neu-
pains Of all kinds, IA cure is guaranteed.
GEO. &. GOODWIN & CO., Agents,
Boston, Mass.
FRANK w. KINsMAN, Agent,
Augusta, Me. 30nov2w eot& "
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-12-10
CAN ADA.

Montreal, December9. The loss by the burn
ing of the Rolling Mills of Pillon & IIersey this
morning, amounted to about $4,000. Insured
for S4l 800, including the Phpnlx, S2l 90; Etna,
800 600 and Hartford 81 800.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-12-10

Excellent wheeling now, the streets and roads
being hard and smooth. Water street is paved
now, sure-no expense to the city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-12-10
FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL,
New York Money Market.
New York, Dec. 0, 1874.
EVENING REPORT.

a hey cosuu per een d,.er oao,hs up 10
AT 4s4aisi for ~ days, and Is9A a49O tor demand.
Custom receipts, to-day, s3l4,000. Gold opened
former quotation. Rates for borrowing were per
cent, to HAT. Assistant Treasurer paid $69-
900 in interest and $73iOoo in redemption Of
bonds.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-12-10

The sale and supper under the auspices of the
Young Ladies Board of Missions, at the Congre-
gational chapel last evening, passed oil very pleas
antly. The supper was finely gotten up, with all
the delicacies and temptations to good appetite,
and the fancy articles sold beautiful, many
Of them useful, and in every way suitable for
Christmas presents.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-12-10

William Britt. Charles Cater and Charles him-
ball-names familiar to readers of our local police
recorts-havc been ARRESTED for entering the
store Of William Ware, at Bryant's corner South
Windsor, on sunday night last, and stealing wool
en- goods to the amount of about 5000. City Mar
shall Harrington informs us that carly all the
stolen goods have been recovered.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-12-10
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE
Daily Eennehee goarna!.
TO THE
MASSACHUSETTS.

Boston, December 9. Irwin Bascom was ar
rested in Fitchburg to-day, for completely iu the
burning Of Jas. c. Devins barn, Sept. Sd. Elias
S. Watson, prisoner in the JAIL confesses that
be set the fire and Bascomb hired him to do it.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-12-10

There will be match game Of billiards, consist
ing of GOO points, between Messrs. Ilamlen and
Mclaughlin, both of this city, at Smiths Billiard
Eall, this Thursday evening; game called at : IL
o'clock The twelfth game for the champion cue
will take place on Friday evening next.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-12-10
Weather Probabilities for To-Day,

For New England and the Middle States, cool
and generally clear weather, southwest and north
west winds and rising barometer. Cloudy wealth
or and light snow will prevail in Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-12-10

T. NJ. Dontney i, delivering temperance ad-
dresses in this State, is well received, and is Civ
ing good satisfaction
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-12-10

The Universalist Parish Sociable will meet this
Thursday evening with Mrs. Martin '. b.
Chase on State Street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-12-10

Our Free Baptist friends had very good success
in their entertainments on Monday and Tuesday
evenings.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-12-10
ARK KANSAS.

Little Rock, December 9. The Little Rock &
Fort Smith Railroad will be sold tomorrow by
the Commissioner of the L. S. Court.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-12-10
Cincinnati produce Market.

CINCINNATI Produce Market.
Cincinnati. Dec. 0, 1874.
PORK-dull, at $40 50S20 10.
LARD-steam llhal21i kettle, l4s&.
BULK MEATS-shouders 7H9; clear rib sides
0ha& clear sides l05t 9la.
BACON-shOulders -9A9; clear rib sides l3-
O. clear sides l3Aa.
WHISkEY-97-0.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-12-10

At the rooms of the y. NJ. {. Association, this
evening, Mr.. |. y. Wilfong of Philadelphia, le-
formed drunkard, will present never failing
remedy for intemperance. Admission free.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-12-10
PENNSYLV
A Murder.

Wildcsbarre, December 9. A farmer named
Klein was murdered and robbed on Monday night
on the Turnpike road, at point called the Notch
about two miles from Scranton, by six masked
men.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-12-10
Trouble Apprehended.

Washington, December 8. 4 special says that
Dispatches were received last night from Now Or
leans stating that the White League is restless and
moving, and the State House is in danger Vio-
lence IS imminent, and troops alone can resist the
crew. Cvpher dispatches have been
made to keep the peace.
The First National Bank building, being a
part OF the estate OF Jay Cook & Co., was sold at
public auction to-day for $72 OO0
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-12-10
The First Jury.

The First Jury.
We give below the name, are, residence and
occupation of the First Jury at the recent term
of the S. j. Court in this city
Name. Age. Residence. Occupa-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-12-10

Those real Providence River oysters at D'Ar-
thenay's can be relied upon being genuine.
These are among the few varieties Of oysters that
go well "on the half shcll.' They fat, fresh,
AMI delicious whea found at Dtrthenays.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-12-10

Some of the papers, the Oxford Democrat
among the number, have stated thai "IIon. A. p.
Morrill, is the author of Kennebec' No he isn't,
not if the first chapter of Genesis is true.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-12-10

James W. Bradbury, Jr. Esq, of this city. has
just been appointed commissioner to take tes-
mony to be used in presenting claims before the
court of commissioners of Alabama Claims, now
sitting in Washington. All testimony must be
before the court on OF before Jan. 22d, 1875.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-12-10

Mile Augustine NJ Lelier1c an accomplished
French teacher, has just returned to this city from
Paris, and is ready to give instruction in Pa
Iisian French. and Classical Music. The lady
may be addressed in care of Col. II. \. Dewitt.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-12-10

Mrs. Mary E. Pike widow Of the late Daniel
Pike, Esq, of this city, died in Portland, on the
7th. Her remains were brought TO this city on
the afternoon train yesterday, and will be inferred
by the side of those of her husband in Forest
Grove cemetery,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-12-10

The regular meetings Of Seth Williams Post are
now held Thursday evenings, instead OF Wednes-
day evenings, as formerly There will he 4 meet
ing this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-12-10
FORElGN.
Germany.

London, December Q. A special from Berlin
says the decision whether the trial of Count Won
Arnim is to be conducted in public rests with the
judges. st is thought probable that, while public
ity will nominally be granted the court will be
cleared of spectators during the more important
revelations of witnesses. The defense will rest
rather legal interpretations than ON disproval
of the charges made. Tickets of admission have
been issued to representatives of the press.
The Emperor has appointed Count Won Arnim,
Dn, r,afSi
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-12-10
Boston Stock List.

Boston Stock List.
Boston, Dec. 8, 1874.
(Sales at the Brokers' Board,l
Boston h Maine II, X. ll0A
Maine State CPS, 1917
Eastern Railroad, 52A
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-12-10
The Trial of Won Arnim

Berlin December 8. The trial of Count Won
Arnm commenced to-day. The court room was
densely crowded Fifty reporters of different ma
tionalites were present. Judge Reich announced
that the court had decided that the proceedings
should be public except the reading of the docu-
ments relative to the ecclesiastical policy of the
government which includes papers of the first
class mentioned in the indictment.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1874-12-10

In the U. S. District Court in Portland, John
w. Livermore of Lewiston, was brought up for
trial for perjury, pleaded not guilty, and remanded
for trial Livermore is the person who was indict-
cd for perjury before the municipal court in this
city, for swearing he was pensoncr of the Unit
ed States having received injuries while serving
in Co. II of the Sd Regiment; that his pension
was suspended for some reason of which he was
not aware, and petitioned for a renewal of said
pension; that he had contracted fever sores and
varicose veins in his left leg while in the service
of the United States, while in fact such sores were
there before he enlisted.
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could leave of great fortune. He also
gave her the name OF Prillwitz, Baron
ess Prillwltz) and one of her daughters
became Count Arnim' first wife, there,
by bringing him into connection with
the Prusslan royal family.
'The dover of Fraulein Prillwitz was
considerable. It included the house
now tenanted by the English embassy,
and the house in the Pariser platz No.
y at present occupied by Count Harry
Arnim, the ex-ambassador at Paris.
Value at least 30,000f. yearly. There
must have been money, too. though the
lands probably went to the boy, Herr
Won Prillwitz, commonly accounted a
very rich man when he grew up. This
Countess Arnim died young, and it is
| said that some of her property return
ed to her mothers family. Then Harry
Arnim, by this time going upward IN
diplomacy, married Countess Arnim'
Bortzenburg, who also brought him
great fortune, SO that he was made
count by royal patent"
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DROWNED.

1.-THE London World offers every month
a prize of 10 guineas' worth OF DooAs .ol
the best poem on gwen su'Jeo'' We
give its prize poem for October:l
The flashing lighthouse beacon pales be-
fore
The ruddy harvest-moon's intenser ray
That bathes, and changes into sparkling
ore,
lis stones of granite gray.
ponnd the tail brigs the greedy ripple
laps,
As with the ebbing tide. they softly
swing,
A shore-belated sea bird slowly flaps
His strong -plumed ,dusky wing
The pier.lights, imaged on the waters
melt
10 silver pillars, such as visions show
OF palaces where tabled CaliFhs dwell
In legends long ago.
A single boat steals down the moonht
track,
Through the still night its oar-strokes
echo far;
Fringed with cleft-l;ght, the outline sharp
]y black
Heaves on the harbor-bar.
What strange freight fills it? 1onder
heavy sail
Covers some form of blurr'd and shape
less dread.
Rude is the pail, bot fitted well to veil
The oceans OutcaSt dead.
His name, his storys Vain it were tt
guess,
Bat short to sum: a waif, mystery;
Deaths hooking gloss upon Lies loveii'
ness;
A secret OF the sea.
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mis- home with a farmers family IN Ches.
ter county, Pennsylvania. Undertook
had been raised in the same neighbor-
hood, and it was at his solicitation that
these plain country people con-
sented to take Wilson (Goss) as board
er. Undertook represented him to be
a man whom his friends were anxious
to send to the country in order to keep
hin away from whisky. He spent the
winter Of 1872-'73 at a boarding house
in Newark, New Jersey; and here ne
was visited by Undertook few days
before the trial of the case against the
insurance con- pany began in the United
States Circuit Court at Baltimore. The
trial exhausted the funds of Undertook,
and his co-conspirators; and when
Judge Bonds ruling on the motion for
new trial, took away all hope Of real
izing anything from the insurance com
panies for at least five months, their
case became desperate.
FATAL DELAY.
In the meantime, Goss became more
importunate for money every day. His
drinking habits grew upon him IN his
seclusion, and he often let fall expires.
sions, which. If they had been heard
by persons familiar with the proceed
ings in Baltimore against the insurance
companies, would have betrayed him.
Although he changed his name, he
could not divest himself of certain Pc
culiarities of habit. He frequently
talked about his India-rubber discov.
ery, and he carried with him the model
of patent screw-driver, with which all
his Baltimore acquaintance are famil.
lar. Undertook, thoroughly alarmed
at his frequent appeals for money, and
fearing that he would come out from
his hiding place and reveal the plot,
left the work shop in which he was en-
ploved. at noon on the 26th of June,
1873. and started for Philadelphia. II
is not defir itely known where he met
doss.
THE MURDER.
Gu the Goth of June, Undertook and
Goss stepped from a train at West
Grove Station, on the Baltimore Cen
trail Railroad. They walked to Jen'
nersville, and put up at the village ho
tel. Undertook had formerly lived il
that neighborhood. and was recognized
by number of old acquaintances
Leaving Goss at the hotel, he went t.
another village some miles distant, ant
hired horse and buggy. Returning
to Jennersville on the following even
ing, he took Goss into the buggy ant
drove away. Goss was never seen aliv
. again. Undertook returned the car
rage, made some excuse about the los
E of blanket and the breaking Of tn
I dash, and then went to his mother
5 house, and from there came to Bait
! more, and went back to his work. o
. the 18th Of July, the body of the mu'
dered man was found buried in tn
woods. Suspicion Immediately ia;
tened on Undertook, and On the 18th {
July he was arrested in Baltimore.
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There seems some doubt whether
Young DR.. Easton, who was found shot
through the abdomen near Lexington,
Ky., Monday morning, was one of the
party who made the raid upon the ne
gro cabin, and was shot by accident OF
was deliberately murdered by the
party. He died without making q
statement in regard to the matter.
Postmaster General jewell has an
order disseminating the pay and ser
vices Of John J. Callaghan, special
agent Of the department, for loaning to
his brother an annual pass from the
Missouri. Kansas and Texas Rail- DAD
Company, which had been granted to
him, solely on the ground that he was
an accredited special agent Of the Post
Office Department.