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The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1874-06-14
Furnishing Goods.

n EPST1N has tho largest hunIsnmcs
~ and cheapest stock of CLOTHING
HATS and FUKNfHHING GOODS in th,
CITY. Nav 80
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TELEGtAMS In GEN ERAL.

No trace of the thieves who robbed the
bank at Milford, N. H., has yet been discov-
cred, but it is believed they have gone across
the country to New York. The bank loses
$4,000 and individuals $50 600. $4,000 re-
ward is offered for the apprehension of the
desperadoes. The bank resumes business at
once.
In Baltimore, this morning, large boiler
exploded with terrific force. Five men were
severely iuju red. Several hundred men are
temporarily thrown out of employment.
A heavy gale prevailed on the coast of
England last night and telegraphic communi-
cation is interrupted.
New York negro waylaid and robbed
young lady near 9th avenue. He was SEN
fenced to twenty years in state prison.
The insurgents in the Argentine republic
are reported to be again advancing in great
force on Buenos Ayres. 1t is feared the gov
ernment troops will fraternize with the insur-
gents, and the city will be completely at their
mercy.
The Tribune's New Orleans despatch of
last night says that the situation there is
graver than at any time since the surrender
Of the McEnery government to Gen. Emory.
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Trumpery TONES.

Moderation in the use of stimulants, like the
avoidance of ali excesses is unquestionably praise.
worthy and life prolonging. All sensible persons
admit this. But the vendors OF alcoholic Stops
DESTROYS of undermining the reputation of Hostel
tiers stomach Bitters in order to sell their own
worthless trash, have thought fit to go to the length
of denouncing AS banefu in the extreme all invig-
Grants containing spirits. Now the very reverse of
this is the case, the fact being that no vegetable
bitters entirely devoid OF alcohol are worth rush,
that being the one ingredient which prevents the
decomposition and sOuriDg of the others. Proba.
bly, no one knows better than you, Messieurs the
Trumpery Tonic Vendors, that the perfectly pure
liquor used to dissolve the botanic constituents of
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is the very best medi
um that could have been selected to facilitate and
confirm the invigofating, protective and remedial
action of the great stomachic. oct2 feodSwlw
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CANADA.

Quebec, October 2l. Government steamer
Duncomb. which left here month ago with
supplies for the lighthouses on the lower St.
Lawrence, has returned to this port. She
brought ~ persons from Anticosti, some of
them in a state of starvation.
Ship Shandon, from Glasgow, with a gen.
eral cargo for Montreal, is total loss on Anti
cost island. All hands saved.
At special meeting of the board of trade,
the following resolutions were unanimously
adopted;
That the board, after hearing the explana-
tons by VIM. Lowell, on the probability of
navigating the gulf and river ST. Lawrence,
from Quebec to the sea, during the winter
months, believe that navigation can be car
ried on by steam with comparative ease and
safety. The board therefore trust that the
dominion government will seriously consider
question of such paramount Importance, in
which the whole confederation is in the great
est degree interested.
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FOREIGN.
France.

Paris, October 81. Monsignor Montour,
formerly private chaplain to Napoleon III, is
dead He bequeathed $50, 900 francs each to
the prince imperial and the pope.
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Boston Boot and Shoe Market.


The shipments of boos and shoes from this mar
At to plac outside of New England for the past
we X h I'VE beeu 9.9S. cases, against $685. S
for the corresponding week last year.
Total shipments since January lst. l,0lT,62i cas-
ee, against 0.S 49, cases tor same period last
year.
2S02 cases against 63CS for the same week last
year.
The shipments from Haverhill Tor the week have
been lst5 cases, against l42 for the cores
pondng week last year.
While there is naturally gradual decline in the
amount of goods made, the orders quite as
numerous any one expected. and from some
sections there is good demand yet for heavy
work.
Toe trade with Louisiana and Alabama is quite
up to expectations although not up TO that of some
past Sc son, and the demand from Texas has new
er been so large as the present season.
The shipments to Baltimore Indicate a good bus
mess with that city but there is falling of in the
demand from New York Louisville and Cincn-
natl. There is no perceptible change in the manu-
featuring towns, and most of the teams find partial
employment.
spring work, and while some of the manufacturers
are cutting out samples of light goods, large num-
Der are not disposed to force trade, believing that
better prices be secured by little delay There
should be no haste in going into spring work, and
the only possible preventive of another disasrou-
season is TO make up no spring work until there is
a demand for it,
The interior markets are in condition for a
healthy and profitable trade, and it will be the
manufacturers own fault ii they do not have
share of the profits.
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AS Mr.. Albert Austin, Miss Austin and
Miss Lynn, of Hsllowell were riding from that
city past the journal office yesterday af-
ternoon, their horse was frightened by loco
motive that was crossing Court street, and in
attempting to pass between two horses and
carriages ahead that were travelling at less
speed, the carriage was overturned, throw
ing Mr.. Austin and the two ladies to the
ground beneath it, 1t was feared for a few
moments that all were seriously injured, but
such fortunately was Lot the case. Mr. and
Miss Austin received several hard bruises,
and twas some minutes before Miss Lynn,
who seemed to be Injured the most recover
ed from the shock. 1t was wonderfully
narrow escape from severe injuries if not
from death. The carriage was but slightly
broken, and the horse was not hurt at all.
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Mrs. Corners of Portland, Who va thrown
down stairs by her husband, Sunday nieht,
was quite comfortable Monday and Il 10
thought that she escaped internal iniuriAa

Mrs. Corners Of Portland, Who Va thrown
down stairs by her husband, Sunday niaht,
was quite comfortable Monday and Il IL
thought that she escaped internal injuries.
The saw mill at Turner village during the
past summer has changed hands and the pres
ent proprietors, Asa b. Jones and Charles B.
Blake, are greatly improving the property.
A fifty inch circular saw with box board at
tachment, will replace the old, aud q Lanes
monitor turbine will superscde the old water
wheel. The changes which are being made
| will necessitate the outlay Of about $4,000;
and with the new arrangements 1000 feet of
lumber per hour can be sawed. The mill
will be ready for business by the middle Of
Nov Lewiston journal. fe.
Dennis Warren of Island Falls lost three
sheep last week by bears. All attempts to
| capture the bears were unsuccessful. These
make about Is sheep which have been lost
in that place this fall.
Capt. VIM H. Hartwell, formerly of Mt.
Vernon, in this State, died at Marysville,
CAL, October 10Th, aged SO years.
At meeting of the Gardiner Savings Bank
held on Thursday last, Weston Lewis was
elected assistant treasurer. Judge Palmer
has resumed his duties ~ president Of this
institution, after an absence of several weeks
from the bank, caused by sickness. Thirty
one years since Judge Palmer was elected As
one of the board of investments. He has
continued on that board and as one of the d.
rectors ever since, having spent more than
two years. time for the institution without
receiving any compensation from the same.
When he was first elected on the board of in
vestment the resources amounted to e14,l5
At this time they amount to &l,149,072.-
Gardiner Journal.
Attorney Gen. Plaisted is preparing . full
history of the famous trial Of Lowell. at Au-
burn, for the murder of his wife. As the case
involves some new points it will be of special
interest to the legal profession, besides the
general interest which attaches to the story Of
remarkable crime, its detection and punish
ment. ~
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The New Seyvall street Extension.

The new extension to Sewall street, leading
from Western avenue to Capitol street, in this
city, has been completed, and accepted by the
committee of the city council on highways,
and is now open for public travel. The con-
tractors for the job were Messrs. J. N.
Wade and Thos. S. Benson, who appear to
have done their work in most painstaking
and satisfactory manner. Their contract
provided for the extension from the centre of
Western avenue in southerly direction, to
the centre of Capitol street, a distance of
about 100 feet. The street is so feet wide,
the road bed 25 feet, we'll graded up, and the
sides left evenly. The south fill is graded
on an average of 8 feet, the second CD feet,
and the third 8 feet. The extension includes
two permanent stone culverts, each so feet in
length, and feet square, these being tagged
and covered with stone. These were exam
ined, after construction, by C. ]. Noyes, civ.
IL engineer, who pronounced them strong and
durable enough for railroad culverts. The
extension from Capitol street has been taken
up and carried forward, by Street Commission
er Ward. southwark 600 feet, to Pixies south
line, below the range of the State House; so
that next spring we may expect that work will
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-10-22

The real English Opera Troupe under the
management of Arnold & Tilla, will present
on this evening, at Granite Hall, Aubur's
charming and popular comic opera of era
Diavolo, or the Marquis of San Marco
Tickets for this representation are selling
we'll at the office of the Eastern Express COM
pany. OF the appearance of this company in
Bath, the Times of that city says; "The opera
was received with complete satisfaction by
the entire audience. Everybody was delight.
ed. 1t abounds with laughable incidents, and
better, it also abounds with charming airs,
which were rendered very finely indeed by
the company"
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Paris, October 81. Monsignor Montour,
formerly private chaplain to Napoleon III, is
dead. He bequeathed 100, 900 francs each to
the prince imperial and the pope.
England.
London, October 81. Barque Rosa Oivari
was lost at sea, from New York for Glouces-
ter. Crew saved.
The gale in the north last night was far
more severe and destructive than indicated
by the first reports. The storm extended to
Scotland. Steamer Chusan, from Glasgow
for Shanghai, wrs driven ashore near Ardos-
san and is going to pieces. II of the crew
were washed overheard and drowned The
persons left on board, some 80 in number
took to the rigging, where they remain in full
sight from the shore. Efforts will be made to
save them. Several lives were lost in Eng
land. Reports from Halpole, Shields, HUI
and other points and from inland towns bring
intelligence Of great damage to shipping, fac
tories, etc.
All the rivers in the north of England and
Scotland are much swollen. Railway and
telegraph lines are interrupted, trees uproot-
ed, chimneys and walls Frustrated and many
persons injured in Edinburgh by the flying
debris.
Three houses at Stockton on Tees were
demolished and one person killed.
AT Ayr, Scotland, 20 vessels broke adrift
in the harbor, which is shallow and exposed
All were more or less damaged and one to-
tally wrecked.
Three persons were drowned at Deallnl
and two at Sunderland.
The Bessemer saloon steamer lately launch
ed and lying at Hull, dragged her anchors
and ran aground, but floatcd off again and is
now adrift in the harbor. Tugs have gone to
her assistance.
The arbitrator between striking cotton OPP
eratives and their employers, at Bolton, has
decided in favor of the latter, and the reduc-
ton of 4 per cent. in wages commences at
once.
A strong effort is being made to obtain the
consent Of the government to the plan of
forming a corps of Irish rifle volunteers. 1t
meets with much favor in Ireland.
A Danish newspaper denies the statement
that the attitude of Germany towards Den
mark, relative to the recent expulsion of
Danes from Schleswig, has been concliatory,
and declares that the reply of the German
government to the Danish minister was nei-
Their courteous nor satisfactory.
A party of Montenegrians were recently
attacked by Turks in the province of Albania
and II killed. The affair created great ex-
element at Montenegro and a joint commits
sion of the two governments was appointed
to investigate.
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PENNSYLVANIA.

Pottsville, October 81. In is reported that
Elias Lesher, a well-known citizen of Peeks-
kill, has been murdered. His team was found
early this morning hitched to a tree three
miles out, in a mountain. A bloody Ratchet
and revolver were found near. His body has
not yet been found, and citizens are search
ing for it. Great excitement prevails in the
vicinity.
Lester recently effected an insurance en-
his life for $50, 900, and yesterday paid prem
ium on the policy.
Pittsburg, October 81. A. W. Erwin 6
Co.'S dry goods store, Allegheny CITY, was
robbed last night of $4,000 worth of silks.
Philadelphia, October 81. Base ball-Ath-
lelics 3, Philadelphias l.
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CHINA AND JAPAN.

San Francisco, October 81. Steamer Japan
brings Yokohama letters to Sept 90.
The arrangements for the diplomatic mis-.
sions have been slightly changed. Nyene
Kygronan goes to London, instead of Paris.
Shimn, now in France, will remain as long as
his health will allow. Aoki Sinzo, formerly
in charge at Berlin, is promoted to the rank
Of invoy. Yosida goes to Washington.
Chill has sent to Japan requesting contri-
buttons to her international exposition, in
1875.
The French government at present takes
the lead in pushing the demand for the open
ing of the entire. The correspondence shows
a vehement disposition to wrest the conces-
sion from Japan in spite of all remonstran.
ces.
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The Mikado gave breakfast on the 22d,

The Mikado gave breakfast on the 22d,
for all foreign diplomats, at his own house.
This was the first entertainment at which the
sovereign freely mingled with these foreign
guests.
The largest review ever seen at Yeddo took
place on the 10Th, in the suburbs. 10000
troops were inspected by the mikado and his
uncle, who has been raised to the rank OF
general and in case of hostilities with China
is to be appointed to the command of all the
troops.
Minister Avery sailed from Yokohama for
Shanghai on the oath.
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STATE EWS.

Sunday night, the house in West Gardiner,
owned by Mr., Merritt of Boston and occu-
pied by Mr.. Goodwin, was burned about two
o'clock in the morning. Furniture was all
lost, with barn, hay, three horses and colt.
Loss $2500; insurance $3.50.
Sunday night the shoe store of John Webb,
in Gardiner, was entered, and small sum OF
money and several pairs of boots and shoes
taken. An old pair of boots was lett No
trace of the robber has yet been found
The Journal says that the building at Nor
ridgewock formerly used for holding the pro-
bate courts was slightly damaged BY fire on
Saturday morning, the 18th inst. Origin OF
fire unknown.
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Funeral OF George 3. stevens.

The funeral services of the late George S.
Stevens took place at his residence in Halo
well, yesterday afternoon, and were attended
by large number OF sympathizing friends.
fhe services at the house were conducted by
Rev. A. r.. Crane, formerly pastor of the
Baptist church in that city, Of which the de-
ceased was worthy and most useful men,
Der. The singing by select choir was beau
tiful aad impressive, and drew tears from
many eyes not often used to weeping. After
these solemn rites, procession was formed
consisting Of Jerusalem r. A. Chapter, Ken
nebec Lodge, and large delegates from Beth
lehem and Augusta Lodges, and the friends
and relatives of the deceased. The Masonic
bodies were represented by more than one
hundred members. The procession moved
to the beautiful Hallowell cemetery. where
the casket containing the remains was de-
posted beside the flower embowered grave,
around which the comrades and brethren and
mourning relatives gathered. The Masonic
ceremonies were conducted by A. d. knight,
and the impressive services read by Orlando
Currier, the whole closing with the repetition
of the Lords prayer in concert. The de-
ceased was a man that stood very high in the
community, and his quite sudden death is
profoundly lamented.
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Chicago Produce Market.

Chicago, Oct. q. 1871.
Flour-quiet-eXtras spring 25a4 81.
Wheat-No. spring Cash. S}ia "a; Oct. Sc "a
S19.a- Nov: 72l2 for rest OF the year.
Corn No. ?, mixed, cash, 72GG-; Oct, 6S4 a;
67a a for the year.
Oats-No. p 49-a'4 cash; Oct, 49, 46s4 for
the year
Rye--No. ?, s2laas3.
Barley-No. spring 1I3-all3 cash; l051 Oct.
Dressed Hogs-6 0Oa6 l5-.
Pcrk-l6 81 cash; II 3sal7 20 Feb; l6 81 bid aud
asked seller year.
Lard-ll 20 cash; II X Feb; IL 50 seller year
Bulk Meats shoulders I'D, short rib Md Il
a; short clear mid l3-at.
Green meats-shouders -; short ribs -,
Hams II lbs average alb.
Whiskey-a9S.
Freights-COrn to Buffalo, Ia; wheat do 3 3-i
Receipts sai5 flour; 23i 800 wheat; A, G67 corn
2S,cs0 oats l4sJ rye; li,t20 barley.
shipments 6o5 hour; 2l9O wheat; 6l,lit
corn; ,1G5 oats; 1853 barley 100 rye.
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ROCKLAND.

Rockland, October 81. There was larger
attendance to-day at the Knox Park races
than yesterday. The first race was for horses
that never beat 2.45, for purse of $3.50.
Six horses started for this race, which was
won by w. c. Marshairs blk In Queen, in
three straight heats. American Lady won
the second money and Flying Cloud third.
Best time AZ IA. In the second race, for
horses that never beat SO. there were eleven
entries and six started. The race was won
by John Ayers b Aver, on the second, third
and fifth heats. Best time 1886 l.2. Jenny
Thompson won second money and Sir VIM.
Wallace third
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supreme judicial Court. Appleton, c. j.
Presiding.
WEDNESDAY,. October DIST.

WEDNESDAY, October 21st.
No. 23S, Elias Plmpton, vs.. Robert II. Gar
diner ct al-Libbey and Clay for ptf. Baker
and Webster for defts. The plaintiff is the
owner of mills known as the "Hoe and Fork
Factories" on Purgatory stream in Litchfeld,
and brings this action to recover damages al
legged to be occasioned by the flowing out of
his mill wheels by the upper dam on Cobbos.
see Contee stream in Gardiner, erected and
maintained by the late Robert Hallowell Gar
the trustees under Mr.. GARDENERS will. The
defts. claim the right to flow as they have
done and deny that the ptf. has suffered ill.,
jury thereby. The witnesses are numerous
and it will require minute and toilsome in.
vestigation to get out the facts. 1t is thought
that the trial will consume the remainder of
the week.
AS there were several errors in the list of
Traverse jurors published yesterday, we re-
publish the same with corrections:
Traverse jurors-Samuel w. Barker, Chel-
sea; Silas Blanchard, Winthrop; Edmund
Bragg, China; Joseph Brown, Monmouth
James Drummond, Waterville; Charles +.
Gates, Vassalboro'; Ora C. Crosby, Albion
George Fuller, Hallowell; Hiram s. Grindle,
liallowell; George L. Hamlin, Augusta;
Jonas g. Holcomb, Augusta Alison B.
Holmes, Winthrop; Calvin Hopkins, Mount
Vernon; Henry F. Hussey, Vsssalboro';
Devol j. Libby, Gardiner; Milton E. Lib.
hey, Augusta; Ephriam Low, Waterville
Francis Low, Jr., Clinton; George E Mino,,
Belgrade; S. II. Morrill, Readfeld; Stephen
Nichols, Winslow; Hamilton J. Ridley,
Wayne Edwin Small, West Gardiner David
L. Springer, Litchfeld; Robert Sproule,
Windsor; VIM. II. Wharf, Gardiner, John
Wheeler, West Waterville Wm. Wing, Jr,
Augusta; and Charles w. Yeaton, Pittston.
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PORTLAND.

Portland, October 81. The Ninth Maine
State Convention of the Young Mems Chris
tian Association met here to-day. Forty. seven
delegates present. J. a. Learned of Auburn
was elected President, and H. A. Webster OF
Portland, Recording Secretary
Henry Ward Beecher deliveryd his lecture,
entitled Clipper and Under" in the Mercan-
tile Course a: City Hall this evening. Itw
somewhat changed from its delivery in Bos-
ton. The audience was very large, but the
enthusiasm was not great. As he entered the
hall the band played "Hail to the Chief"
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No Excuse for being Sick.

No person can use Boschees German Syrup with.
out getting immediate relief and cure. We have the
first case of Coughs, Colds or Consumption, or any
disease of the Throat and Lungs yet to hear from
that has not been cured. We have distributed
every year tor three yeaLs $50 0OO sample bot
ties by druggists in all parts of the United States
No other Manufacturer OF Medicine ever gave their
preparations such test as this. Go to your Drug
gists, II. l.. Fuller and Partridge Brothers, and get
a sample bottle for 10 cents and try 1.-TWO doses
Will relieve you. G. q. GREEN, Sole Manufactur-
err, woodbury., n. j.. W. +. Phillips & Co., whole
sale agents, Portland, Me. sep22- tTT&S&
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AMERICAN & FOREIGN PATENTS
III. EDDY,

For Inventions. Trade Marks, or Deslg ],
No. rs State Street Opposite Klby Street. OSTON
A FTER an extensive practice Of upwards of 80
"A years, continues to secure Patents in the Uni.
ted tates also in Great Britain, France and other
foreign countries. Caveats, Specifications, Assign.
ments, and all papers for Patents, executed on
to determine the validity and utility of Patents OF
Inventions, and legal and other advice rendered in
all matters touching the Copies of the claims
of any patent furnished by RENTING one dollar
Assignments recorded in Washington.
No Agency in The United States possesses superb.
or facilities for obtaining Patents, or aseertaining
the patentabity of inventions.
All necessity offs journey to Washington to pro.
cure Patent, and the usual great delay there.
here save inventors,