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clair also spoke to my brother-in-law Mr.. Bak
er, about 1T during the progress OF this trial. aoou'
month ago.
This concluded Mr. Richards testimony and he
left the stand.
The name of jeremiah p Robinson was then
called. He took the stand and testified to Mr..
Fullerton:
I reside in Brooklyn; I know Rev. Henry Ward
Beeeher; have known him about two or three
years to speak with him. saw Beecher at Moul-
toms house 10 JAN 1871; it was when Moulton
was sick. l do not remember if l saw Beecher
there after Moulton's sickness. have met Moul-
ton and Beecher on the street. think it was last
4th of July on Sunday; met them on Montague
with them, and Mr.. Moulton said he had not seen
me for some time; l said, "no, you could have
seen NE if you wanted to. Beecher replied, "don't
be too hard on my friend Moulton he is as good
friend as God ever raised up for me, and if it had
not been for him think would not be alive now"
When he said this Beecher laid his hand on Moul-
toms shoulder.
Witness was cross-cxamined by Mr. Evarts. He
said
"Mrs. Moulton is niece of mine. My partner
ship with Moulton is not yet dissolved, but the
warehouse business since Jan. lst. The merchan-
die business was fixed to terminate on the LIST of
March next. 1t was at Moultons request that the
postponement of the dissolution of partnership in
the merchandise business took place from Jan. to
March
Mr.. Marston Braisher was the next witness.
| knew the parties TO this action ever since
came to Brooklyn. | know both Bcecher and
Tilton and know the latter's house in Livingston
street. / have seen Beecher an the stoop of Til
tons house four or five times. l saw him there
once early in the morning, about breakfast time,
in the fall. 1t struck me that it was early time
for gentleman to be paying visits. was going
on fishing excursion in my yacht at the time.
call breakfast time about six O'Clock. As nearly
as can recollect, it was between seven and eight
o'clock in the morning. We did not speak or sa-
lutte one another. was introduced to him once
on board the Fulton ferry boat. l only saw Tlton
once with Beecher and that was at the gate of the
hou.e. did not see Beecher 20 into the house
on this occasion.
Crosse amined by Mr.. Evarts. have been in
attendance here three days and was detained
from going to Washington to give this evidence.
From 1864 to the present time 1 saw Beecher go
into Tiiton's house four or five times. I do not
know if on this particular morning Mrs. or Mr..
Iilton were at home. | do not know that on this
morning Beecher had arrived from Washington
and called to see Tilton on business.
This finished Brais hers testimony and he
stepped down from the stand.
The court then adjourned for the day.
Obituary.
New York, February Is. Rev. John Parkhurst
died yesterday at Chelmsford aged eightv-fve
years. He was born in Chelmsford, and for years
was pastor of the Baptist church in the Southern
part of the town. subsequently, at the middle of
the town. Fer some years past he had not preach
ed regularly.
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Convention.
NEW YORK.
Reecher.Tilton.

New York, February lS
Aftcr the recess to-day Mr. Bell resumed his
seat in the witness chair and Mr.. Sherman
announced that he was through with the cross-ex-
animation.
The witness said that two or three points had
come to him during the recess, and one of them
was that during the interview Tilton had said
that Beecher had committed an offence against his
family, which he would not designate. he also
| said that Mrs. Tilton was pure, using strong
preston to convey his meaning. He also said that
if the deacons held meeting they should 20 TO
Beecher for information and not come to him.
The next witness called was Joseph Richards.
In answer to Mr.. Fullerton, he said 81 reside at
Montclar, y. j., but lived ten wears, in New York
l am brother of Mrs Tilton and often visited at
their house. l always considered Mr.. Tilton's
home, a model one in every respect. | think this
was the condition of the family prior to July,
1871. Mr.. 1itons conduct towards his family was
generous, kind and loving. | have known Henry
Ward Beecher when | was publisher of Indepen-
dent saw him frequently probably for eightyea,s
probably met Beecher first at the re sidence oc
Tllton when they lived in Oxford street; but |
often saw him at the house in Livingston street.
do not know how often l saw Beecher then dur
ing the day. saw him in the pailOr of the house
on one occasion. Invent to the hunse at | O'Clock
| and found him there when called.
Witness explained to the court that he was
here from dire necessity and not OF his own seek
ing, and that he was placed in what will be OBJ
served as very cruel position.
Witness continued
On one occasion called in the morning at the
house and opened the parlor door and saw Beech
| er in front room aud Mrs. Triton making hasty
motion, with flushed face and leaving her posi-
ton beside him, which left an impression on mind
cannot fix the date of this definitely. l do not
know il it was as early as 1868, but it was num-
Der of years ago and was probably prior to 1870
went to the upper part of the house before go.
ing into the parlor. Mr.. Beecher was sitting about
opposite the front entrance, beside the door Mrs
1ilton was moving towards the front window l
did no. remain long in the parlor.
Cross-examination by Mr.. Evarts:
am an advertising agent and carry on business
at 245 Broadway When went into the room
greeted Mr.. Beecher and my sister and requested
him to be seated. l came into the house in my
usual familiar manner and unannounced. This was
merely a call and took place about IL o'clock in
the morning. left before Beecher went away,
but think went up stairs, leaving my sister in
the parlor, though may have then left the house.
/ do not remember seeing my sister again that
day.
Redirect examination by Mr.. Fullerton.
! Subp9nas have been served upon me in this
case from time to time. | spoke about this on the
day it occurred TO my wife at our home in Mont
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The Bangor Reform Club I'm the Repre-.
sentatives, Hall,

Seven Of the members Of the Bangor Reform
Club appeared in the Representatives Hall, last
evening, before good audience, to give an &C
count Of the wonderful workings Of the reform
movement in that city. DR.. Tefft, in few intro
ductory remarks introduced the President of the
club, DR.. Henry A. Reynolds, who, after singing
by the audience, addressed the assembly. He was
followed by Capt. Hill, John F. Stevens, Geo. S.
Walker, Mr.. Barnabee, John ID. Richardson and
William A. Langley-all members ofthe club, and
Did our space permit it we should be glad to give
our readers an abstract of the remarks, that were
thrillingly interesting. They talked only Per-
son can whose feet are planted solid foundation
and who looks hack into the yawnng gulf Of de-
spair from which he has been rescued. 1t was the
best and most effective temperance meeting we
have had in the city for years. Every word told,
and meant something. The gentlemen disclaim ed
any pretensions to being public speakers bat at
the same time dealt heavy blows of arguments
right and left, and drew from the storchouse of
their sad experience many lessons that can but
prove effective. The gentlemen had cordial
greeting and a very thoughtful and attentive au-
dieuce. They have recently held a powerful
meeting in L llswolth, where scores and hundreds
have signed tine pledge The Bangor club now
numbers over 800 members, and is doing noble
work. During the evening, Mr.. WheelwIight,
member of the House from Bangor endorsed what
had been said, and a collection was taken up to
defray the expenses Of the speakers to and from
this city.
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NJ MASSACHUSETTS.
Personal.

PERSONAL.
Eoston, Februa1ylS. General Luther Stephen
son, Jr, was to-day confirmed Chief Of the new
State detective force.
Sentenced.
Ambrose Williams (colored), to-day convicted
of the brutal assault on Judge Lowelrs little
daughter, Is sentenced to Imprisonment for life.
An Inhuman Woman.
Lizzie Miller, twenty years of nge, DON estic in
the family Of James Pierce of Quincy, was ar
rested and locked up this afternoon, charged with
drowning her newly born illegitimate child This
is the fourth of infanticide in this CITY and
vicinity within forty-eght hours.
The Fishing Fleet.
Over l70 fishermen belonging to the feet of
schooners frozen in at Provncetown have arrived
here, showing plainly evidences Of hardshlps and
starvation. At present there is but little danger
to the craft frozen in, and the only serious fear en-
tertalned by seamen and owners Of vessels is that
strong northeast gale may in day or two set
Gloucester, February Is. The fishing fleet
frozen in are succeeding quite well in getting to
sea, after two days hard labor cutting passage to
the channel.
Fall River February IS. Notwithstanding a
rule of the Viewers Union that employees must
submit their grievances to the CON- before strik-
ing, it is not observed and partial strikes are daily
occurring on trivial preexts. Leaders denounce this
action but are powerless. These will receive no
assistance from the Union. The entire force at
Stafford Mills stopped work to-day because agents
would not re-instate e-third of the force who
went out Wednesday. The mill is now closed.
At Metacomb Mills portion Of the weavers
stopped work this afternoon because the overseers
discharged incompetent workmen. Should present
feeling continue 1t is safe to predict that 10 four
days nearly all mills in the city will be virtually
closed Both manufacturers ard operatives re-
main firm in their Determination to nold to the
ground taken.
COMve ton.
Worcester, February IS A very large and en-
thusastic convention of sportsmen held at
the Bay State House to-day. There were about
100 delegates present, and the subject of the ne
cessity of active legislation for the protection of
game and fish, discussed with much ANNA
nation During the afternoon session the con-
vention resolved itself inio permanent organiza-
ton to be known as the Massachusetts State
Spor,sman's Association, adopting constitution
and bylaws.
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haps, she too saw him as babe, the pride Of her
heart. She threw her arms around his neck, and
for a few moments she gave way to nnconstraned
grief. Then she became more calm, and convers-
ed with the stricken man in low tones. The spec
tators stood apart, and did not hear what was
said. But, oh how she must have poured forth
the deep feelings of her heart how urged him to
look to God for that hope and consolation that
could not be vouchsafed to him on earth. The
interview lasted for some time and when the final
moment for separation came, then again did Cor.
don break forth with most piteous EXPLANATIONS Of
grief, and his mother, scarcely less constrained,
after imprinting kisses on his lips, allowed herself
to be led away.
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NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE
Daily Keanebet journal.
PORTLAND.
TO THE

Sailed.
Portland, February Is. The British steamer
Manitoban sailed for BALTIC. this morning.
Meeting of Stock. breeders.
AT the annual meeting of the Maine Stock
breeders Association at Waterviile yesterday, Hon
S. j.. Goodale was elected President, Enoch
knight, Secretary, L. a. Dow, Treasurer, and s,
Fl. Tewksbuly, Hannibal Bslcher VIM. P. Blake
and A. Gilbert, Trustees.
The meeting Of the Maine Historical Society
was fully attended to-day. A resolution was
passed thanking J. w. Thornton of Massachusetts
for valuable Trelawney papers relative to the set
Element of Richmonds Island. Several valuable
papers were read and lively discussion on the
relative merits ofPemaquid and Plymouth to claim
the honor Of being the first settlement in New
England. The International Steamship Line in
ved the Society to make an excursion down the
coast in their boats next June.
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Assisting Nature.

1t is of no use attempting to force nature. She
won't stand it and rebels. She must be coaxed, AS
it were, driven. For instance, in attempting to
ovei come constipation or indie eston, violent.
what physicians call by way of euphony, "heroic"
treatment, is to defeat the purpose in view,
which IS OF should be, to permanently remedy the
evil. The use "i drastic cathartics is esp CHILLY
be deprecated, for although they temporarily
overcome cost.veness, vet The iBtestnes are so
weakened and inflam,d by them to be 4. ndered
unfit to perform the elective function properly.
How much better 10 assist nature in such !. ease
with such mild and salutary apperient Il Hos
tettei's Stomach Bltters, which strengthen at the
same time that they relieve the bowels. Not only
is this result achieved by their use. but the activity
OF the torpid liver is estorea, the stomach nylgo.
ri'cd .nd the entire So STEM greatly benefited.
tthl1. tenG 4 al
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Chicago Produce Market.
Chicago, Feb..lS, 1875.

chicago, FED. Is, $50.
Flonr-dull- extra spring az %.
Wheat--So. spring cash 81 ia; Mch. SlTa-,
Apl. S64a- May S9al
Corn--No. ?, mixed, cash, 6216 g.; Mar, 6i}.a63
69t2a Jun 63a6i- Apl.
Oats-No. 2. -a52A cash: May, 55aa-; j24a&-
Feb; 52hah Mar.
Rye-No. z, GA.
Barley-So. spring oooA- cash: llSat&- Mar.
-0a- Feb.
Dressed Hogs-s COAT u.
Pclk-ls 3oalS 30 cash; Is 75ais IS Apl.: Is pr
ais % Mich
al3 So. Mich.
Bulk Meats-shouiders GA; short rib mid
9s@a-; short clear mid a9%.
Hams Is TBS average l04a-.
Whskey-lG5-a.
Freghts-Corn TO Buffalo, Liza; wheat do A.,
a..
Receipts-400) aour; 10000 wheat; $4,000 corn
1900 oats; 0000 rye; 10000 barley.
Shipments - 1900 dour; $4,000 wheat; 1900
corn; 900 oats: 10 900 barley. 0J0J rye.
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FOREIGN.
England.

London, February Is. At the opening os TO-
days session Of the House of Commons, d. Ken
ealy the newly elected member from Stake on the
Trent entered alone. The Speaker requested him
TO withdraw, because for two hundred years it had
bee the custom for new member to have two
ntroduutions. John Bright and Mr.. Whalley
then offered to accompany the member in that
capacity, but on the motion of Dsraeli the custom
was dispensed with in this case.
London, February Is. The ship Sydney Da-
ores, from San Francisco for Liverpool which
was abandoned off the Irish coast has been picked
up and towed into Crookhaven
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DIR. L. A. EDMINSTER,

Magnetic Physician and Healer Of Diseases by the
laying on of hands, has taken rooms at Mrs.
Scruton's, near the Episcopal church on State St,
where he will attend to calls between the hours of
9 and II A. NJ and and ) p. NJ. His success
as healer Of disease has been guaranteed by sew
clal cases in this city. lie has also clairvoyan:
power, but not to be used to crafty worldly curl
osty. Business and Professional men, whose
brain forces have been overtaxed by severe men
tai labor will find great relief from this treat
ment. This treatment also prevents paralysis, by
restoring the nervous system to its usual tone
Parents who have weak and sckly children will
do well to consult the Doctor. Nervous prostra-
tration, Constipation and Suppression are attract
i've powers of disease, and no one is safe who is
thus troubled, from the prevailing contagious dis
eases.
ITTake warning and do something in time
Terms for treatment at office, 81; at home Of
patient, s.. 90. Consultation free. jan20 ttf
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"CUT THIS oUT."-No one who has ever used
DIR. Morris Syrup of Tar Wild Cherry and Hore-
hound, will be without it. AS n remedy for all
throat and lung diseases, cure for Group and pre-
ventive of consumption, it has no equal. Acts like
a charm in Whoopinq Cough 1t is sale, speedy,
and sure. Pleasant TO the taste and contains no
opium or other dangerous drug. Trial bottles 10
cents, Call and inquire about it OF Partridge Bros.
or l.. H. Titcomb in Augusta, or W. X. Ballard,
Haliowell. Morris 4 Heritage, Philadelphia, Pro.
prlctors. octl7teOdly
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To THE AFFLICTED. No matter under what
form OF sickness you labor, there is one great
gnates in an impure condition of the blood Pu-
rify that, and the disease must depart; but you
cannot purify the blood by the use OF poisonous
drugs, and exhaustive stimulan,s. The best
Blood Purifier ever discovered is DR.. Walkers
famous VINEGAR BITTRRs, compounded by SIM
pie herbs. feb3-+&w4w
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Di0.

la Man hester, 17sh inst, Miss Elizabeth D. San.
born, aged "A years months. Funeral az her
fathers house on Saturday next, az IL O'clock A.
Nj. Lewiston Journal and Boston papers please
copy.
Ia Deer Isle, 18th inst Mrs. Susan Babbidee,
Wife of VIM. Babbidge and daughter of Hon
Richard Warren, aged 90 years The deceased
was loving wife and afectlonate mother, beloved
a happy disposition, her pathway through life was
strewn with flowers and filled with suushine and
and happy.
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NJ. II. Kif, Esq, representative from Ninalhav-
en-, accomplished feat Wednesday tha. never was
done before. He walked from that place to Bel
fast on the ice, distance of some twentysix
miles, where always before had been open water;
long, lonely, dangerous walk. He says he would
not attempt it again for the riches Of the world,
or the whole stock of the Penobscot Bay and River
Railroad. We are sorry to learn that Mr.. kii
was taken violently i'll at his boarding house last
evening and his friends are greatly alarmed
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Miss Elizabeth d. Sanborn of Manchester, who
died on Wednesday, was to have been married in
the course of fortnight The deceased is to be
placed in the burial casket, clad in the garments
intended for her bridal day. Miss Sanborn's
brother, it will be remembered, was killed last
summer, on an island in Winthrop pond, being
struck by lightning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-02-19

The gross proceeds Of the Masquerade Ball, on
Wednesday evening, was Ss3S6.5s; expenses, SAL
CA, leaving net profit of S24495. There may be
two or three small bills not yet settled but it is safe
to say that the sum of $240 will remain
to be divided between St. Marks Home and
the Howard Benevolent Society-a handsome do
nation, good part Of which ia due to the
management of the projectors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-02-19

Nothing strikes SO unpleasantly upon the ear of
an anlectionate parent as the Wheeling, snufling,
coughing and hoarse voices of family of children
laborlng under bad colds. A chorus of this dis
NAL kind is kept up in some households the winter
through, simply because the father and mother
are either ignorane of the means OF cure or are
guilty OF gross neglect. Hae's Honey OF Hore-
hound and Tar will establish quiet IN three days.
No cough or cold can resist its soothing influence.
Pixies Tooth-Ache Drops-Cure in one minute.
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LoraI anD State Mems.

Capt. Charles Mclaughlin Of the steamer Clar-
ion, has received fine lot of trout from up-river
friends.
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The funeral services of Mr.. Charles G. Hunt
will take place Saturday at 2 - o'clock, at the
residence of Mrs. Hunt, on Crosby street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-02-19

TIE speech Of Senator Stevens, on the rem-
bursemen. question, will be found on the first
page,
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1t is understood that a meeting will be called at
an early day, to be held in this city, to organize
the Lewiston & Augusta Railroad Company.
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"What's to hnderi" says Miss Anna Dickn-
son. That's what everybody asks when coughs
Botanic Couch Balsam. 80 and IS cents per bot
tie febl7 -teod&wlw
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IOWA.
SpfiOuS ACridpnf.

Des Moires, February Is. The loss by the
gasometer explosion last night was $1,000 A
fireman was slightly injured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-02-19
Costivenes sthe most Prolific Source
Of III Health
DIR. HARRISON.S
PERISTALTIC
LOZENGES.

Endorsed by all the Medical Journals - the
most Agreeable, Convenient, Effective
and Sore Remedy for
COS TIvENESs, DYSPEPSIA, PILES.
rIeasaht 10 me paiate, cause no pain, act prompt
ly, never require increase of dose, do exhaust
and for elderly persons, females and children, are
Just the thing. Two taken at night move the bow
els once the next morning. Warranted in all cases
OF the Pies and Failing OF the kectum. We prom
ise cure for all symptoms of Dyspepsia, such AS
Oppression after Eating, Sour Stomach, Splitting OF
Food, Palptaions; also Headache, Dizziness, Pain
in the Back and Ions, Yeowness of the Skin and
Eyes, sick Headache, Coated Tongue, Biliousnesa,
Liver Complaint, Loss OF Appetite, Debility,
Monthly Pains and alt Irregularities, Neuralgia,
Fain.ness, &c. Ss
Travellers find the I.ozengcs just what they need,
as they are so compact and nodorous that they
may be carried IN the vest pocket, and as an aper-
lent or laxative these Lozengcs have equal.
Trial Boxes Soc, large Boxes 60c.; sent
by mail free of postage to any address.
For sale by +. 3. HARRISON q Co, No. Tro
mont Temple, Boston, and by all Druggists
seps-sl ieodly
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Renncs Pain-Killing Magic Oil is the surcst
cure for rheumatism in use. In fact, it is good to
cure any kind of pain or ameness, and it IS clean
and delicious to use. at works like charm"
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The D. D in the House, who said the other day
that he would "follow suit or trump " evidently
held clone hand" as he did the other day, when
he "knocked the spots of''--of Frank Small's
ink bottle.
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An Augusta correspondent Of the Portland
Transcript says that laws for the protection Of
murderers do not seem to meet with popular favor
in the Maine legislature.
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Emb0rras des Releases.

The Khcdive Of Egypt has laid the daughter Of
General Sherman under the "embarras DIES rich
esses," by presenting her with diamonds worth
quarter Of million. She seems, according to the
wise newspapers, to have more wealth than she
knows what to do with. Manager Briggs, of the
Public Library Of Dentucky, is about to serve
some enc else in exactly the same way. On the
9th of the month he will present like sum in
greenbacks to some lucky ticket-holders in his
last drawing. But Mr.. Briggs will exceed the
khedive in generosity, for his gifts will be more
widely scattered, and will amount in all to two
and half millions of money.
Balls and Parties.
During January and February, Mrs. NJ. Z.
Webster will keep on hand choice selection OF
French Flowers, Ruchings, Thread Laces, neck
ties in new and beautiful patterns etc, designed
for balls and parties also complete stock of MILL
merry and fancy goods. 1873 Water ST., Augusta,
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