The Portland daily press., 1875-08-13
BY TELEGRAPH.
MATTERS In MAINE.


The ThomnstOn Robbery Denied, etc.
Especial to the Press
RoCKLAND, Aug. 12-The reported robbery
| at Thomaston by supposed tramp, yesterday,
has been exploded and is pronounced a hoax by
tae citizens of that town. r'
The schooner Telegraph of Thomaston, loaded
with lime, was discovered to be on fire this
afternoon. She had on board 600 casks.
Re-Union of Espiscopal RectOrs.
WIscAssET, Aug. ia reunion of the for
mer rectors of st. Philips Protestant Episco-
| pal church is now in session here. The Right
Rev. Bishop Wiles of New Hampshire, the
Rev. DR.. Williams of Boston. the Rev. Edward
Goodridge of Connecticut, the Rev. E. A.
Bradley of Providence, r. L., are in attendance,
and the Rev. FL. G. Miller, the present rector.
The Rev. Mr.. Walker of New York also takes
part in the services.
Tomorrow the parishes of st. Philips church
OF Wiscasset, and Grace church, Bath, will
unite in picnic at Clark's Point
AT the service last evening six persons were
confirmed by Bishop Nicely.
Pen0bscot County Conventional
BANGOR, Aug. 1.-THE Republican county
convention which assembled in City Hall this
forenoon, was entirely harmonious. The fol-
lowing nominations were made: Senator's.
S. Wheelwright, Bangor; T. J. Peaks, Charles
town; A. d. Thurlough, Newport; Alexander
Webb. County ommissioner-Hiram Stevens
Carroll. cHt.i
The resolutions adopted embrace those of the
district convention. the nomination of Selden
Conner as candidate for Governor,. of Gen.
Plaisted for Congress, and the nominees of the
convention, and pledge undivided support to
all the candidates.
The following county committee were eleted:
I. G. Stckney, Bangor; B. B. Thomas, Hamp.
den Jno. A. Blanchard, Oldtown; j. f. Snow,
Bangor; f.. A. II. Staclrpole, Kenduskeag; III.
G. Snow, Brewer; D. E. Davis, Cornth.
Col. j. W. Porter resigned his place on the
state committee for 1875, and it wass voted to
recommend Hon. Jacob w. Palmer to fill the
vacancy.
Presentation.
ITO the Associated Press.l sf
AUGUSTA, July 12-This evening the Cush
noe and Atlantic engine companies OF this city,
received a testimonial from the Nonantum
fire ngine Co. of Newton, Mass. in recogni-
ton of courtesies extended to the Nonantums
during their visit to this city in September last
There was large gathering of fremen, and
the presentation speech was made by Capt. G.
A. Hill of the Nonantums 1t was responded
to in behalf of the companies. by Howard Owen
of the Kennebec Journal. Speeches were made
by chief engineer Morse, Ger. j. NJ. Haynes,
VIM. Fl. Libby, E So, and others. The testi-
monials are very beautiful and are highly ap-
preciated. 'C .....s57s ....t-
base Ball.
GoRHAM, Aug. IA game of base ball
here to-day between the Pioneers Of Littleton,
N. H., and the X. X. KS of this place, re-
suited in victory of the latter by a score of q
o8. .s.,... "a
Richmond Camp Meeting.
GARDINER, Aug. 12-Extensive preparations
have been m ade for the success of the eighth
Kennebec Valley camp-meeting. The ground
is beautiful for the situation, affording ample
shade and bountiful supply of pure water.
The sound of saw and hammer has been heard
for weeks, and cottages have been erected by
the following individuals: -Messrs. Hunt, Ben
nett and Rogers of Augusta; Messrs. Jewett.
Buffam and Rev. j. f. Hutchens of Gardiner,
also Mr.. Lowell Of Hallowell. East Patterson
and Wesley church, Bath, have erected frames
for society tents. Some twenty societies are
represented on the ground A stable has been
built just outside the east gate for the accom-
mediation of horses. Repairs have also been
made on the boarding house, of which Mr.. Reid
of Boston has charge. Abundant provision
has been made for the several wants Of the
multitude who may come on the ground. Il
A very successful prayer meeting was held in
the Skowhegan tent last evening, conducted by
the pastor, Rev. Mr.. Hooper. There are some
200 hundred people already on the ground. The
severe shower affected those who were in tents
and not prepared for SO great fall of rain.
Some who intended to come on the ground to.
day are delayed by the storm, yet quite num-
Der of the more courageous put in an appear
ance on the early train this morning. The
prospect of full attendance upon the meeting,
and its success are altogether fattering. The |
first public service will be held this evening at
o'clock in tabernacle under the direction of |
Rev. George Pratt, President of the Associa- |
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