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Wilmington journal., 1875-02-05
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,

By Mr.. Bernhardt, of Caldwell, a
resolution in regard 10 the pensioners
of the war of 1919.
BY Mr.. Station, ssresolution in favor
of Judges Wilson and billiard. Cal
ender.
By Mr. Eatman, q resolution in re-
gard to adjournment.
By Mr.. Smith. of Anson, q bill to
prevent the sale of liquor within 800
yards of the depot, at Wadesboro,
Anson county.
House bill to amend section Is,
chapter 156, laws Of 1852, entitled
landlord and tenant, after considerable
discussion, passing its several readings.
The bill of Mr.. Means to extend the
jurisdiction of officers of towns and
cities was taken up al the special or
der for IL o'clock. A number OF
amendments were offered, and con-
siderable discussion ensued thereon.
On motion the bill and amendments
were laid on the table. Subsequently
the vote was reconsidered, and on
motion of Mr.. Means, recommitted to
the Judiciary Committee.
Wilmington journal., 1875-02-05

made the requisite preparations for
the international rife match at Dublin
next year. A committee has been ap-
pointed to select a team to represent
fhe American rifemen at the contest.
Wilmington journal., 1875-02-05
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS PROCEED.
INGS

The session Wednesday night was
occupied principally in the consider
alton of the proposition 30 establish
the county Of Psnder out of portions
of New Hanover. After . warm DIS
cussion. the bill passed its third read
ing by a vote Of 25 to H.
In the consideration of the question
OF establishing the county of Pender,
the motion OF Mr.. Legrand to leave
the question to the voters of the ter.
ritory in the proposed comfy was lost
by a vote of yeas 8,nays %. M. Cant
we'll moved that the new county shalt
be liable to pay its share of the public
debt of the county of New Hanover.
Lost.
Wilmington journal., 1875-02-05

The population of Colorado, says
the Nashville Union, according to the
census of 1860. was 34,277. That of
1870 gave it 80, S64 At the same rate
o. increase it would now have "A pOpu
iation of something over Al, 200. We
have IN Tennessee two counties, Da
Vldson and Shelby, each of Which
neasly doubles Colorado in popula-
ton 1t will be seen from this COM
parlson what a glaring wrong the
present Congress meditates in admit
Iing this Territory as a State in the
Union for the purpose of securing two
additional Radical Senators.
Wendell Phillips writes long letter
W 'ne Boston AdveTtiSer protesting
against the passage of any Civil
H'ghts bill that does not insist upon
mixed schools. He says the Southern
"niCes Will not destroy their common
SCHOOL system if such bill Is passed,
I%S thelr remOnstrances "bullying
tah,uSC9r, ~ and gives as reason why
10y can't do it, that they haven't
pI"er. r. Six or seven thousand negro
a59l S.erS are not easily thwarted. he
5on: do9s: All of which proves that Wen
woa n Is still the same old ass he always
an5 Let him and his pass such a bill
no.. see whether or not we have the
Wilmington journal., 1875-02-05

Shaw favored the bill. Mr.. LeGrand
amended. Bill was referred.
Mr.. Linney's usury bill making 6
per cent. legal interest, and limiting it
to per cent, working forfeiture of
whole amount to exceed it. Pending
discussion the Senate adjourned.
Wilmington journal., 1875-02-05
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE

By Mr.. Gudger. resolution in re-
gard to sine die adjournment on the
18th of February.
BY MIR. Bryan, bill concerning in
spectors of timber.
The bill providing for the exemp-
tion of ministers from working the
public roads, was called up as the un-
finished business of yesterday.
On the motion to reconsider the
yeas and nays were ordered, and the
motion prevailed.
The motion to table was also de-
feated upon the call of the yeas and
nays, and the bill came upon it's read
ing. which was again defeated.
On motion of Mr.. Boyd, his bill in
regard to public printing, was taken
up, and on motion to lay on the table,
Mr. Boyd called the yeas and nays,
which were ordered. The motion to
table prevailed bv a vote of IA to 80
House bill to protect laborers was
taken up, and on motion, was laid on
the table.
House bill to protect magistrates
and other persons, passed it's several
readings.
House bill to provide for compensa.
ton to sheriffs for bringing convicts
to the penitentiary, passed its read
ings.
Wilmington journal., 1875-02-05

Senator so-calIed, from the county of
New Hanover, who had been absent
the day previous. This individual rose
in bis seat and opposed the motion to
suspend the rules. haranguing the
Senate first and last for more than an
hour against the bill, and denouncinIg
the cour-e pursued in regard to the
bill as a violation of his rights and the
courtesy due him as Senator on that
floor represeEting the people of New
Hanover. He claimed to control the
local legislation affecting his constlt-
uents as a prerogative pertaining to
his Senatorship, and that all measures
for relief for our people, white
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-06-14

A Whole City Destroyed-t;reat Destrucs
ton of Life.

New York, June IL. Panama advices furnish
details Of earthquake, in letter, dated "Vala-
Ear" seven leagues from Calcutta, HAY y, which
says that at II 10 a. m. yesterday (lS) severe
earthquake visited this city and region. In this
city large part of church fell, several houses
were destroyed and some persons were killed.
The city Of Cucura is entiraly destroyed, only
few families being saved. The Botica Alema, .
German drug store, was set on fire by ball Of
fire thrown out of volcano, which was constant
ly belching lava. This volcano has opened itself
in front of Santiago, in q ridge called Ealto De
La Girarcha. San Cayentano was destroyed; San
tiago in larger part. In Gramalotte there was
great destruction. Arbaleda, Cucutilla and San
Crstobal are nearly destroyed, principally the last
named.
The population of the towns is estimated by q
person well acquainted in the region more or less
as follows: San Cayentano, 1000; Santiago, 1000;
Gramalotet, 3O00 Arboleda, 5000; Cuentilla,
5000; San Christobal, 5000. The section Of
country above referred 70 embraces the region
round about where Columbia and Venezuels Join
the Columbia portion embracing the State Of San
lander. Lit is in some respects the most produc-
tive part of the Republic, and the coffee Of this
section Is famous all the world over.
San Jose de Cucuta, the city Of the most i'm
the boundary Of the Republic, in latitude dogs.
81 min, longitude ~ deg, 10 min. west, and was
founded by Juan de Martin in 1884. 1t was q
port of entry, il an inland town can be called a
port, and had custom house. The population ut
the time Of the disaster is estimated at $4,000 1t
had large commercial business, ana WAS great
depot for coffee and cocoa, for shipment either
through Venezuelan ports or down the Magdolna
to this city. .kfftE8 E$E E3 "a
The shock was felt sharply at Bogota and the
adjoining section. A gentleman who was Ct the
time at Facatavia says the movement lasted for
3-4 Of a minute. 1t was also slightly felt at Bar
rangville. The above particulars were obtained
at Panama.
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TEXAS.
Our Thieving Mexican Neighbors.
Disposition oftheir Stolen Pr0perty-The
War Feeling very Strong.
Fierce Encounter Between State
Troops and Bandits.
Twelve Mexicans and one Sol.
der Killed.

Galveston, June IL. A despatch from Brown
vile says that General Steele and Mai. Duyer lett
yeste-ear fn~ Re Gsenas City, Capt AsNee,y
and part of his command are below watching for
the raiders, now ON the other side. Mexicans re-
port the crossing of so beeves, below here, We'd
nesday. Sergeant Hall went to Bagdad to see
the beeves which Gen. Cortina is shipping to Cuba.
Many of them have American brands. A large
pile of hides with American brands await ship
ment, and men assisting in their shipment say the
beeves were stolen from Texas. About 100, 900
lbs. of dried beef ready for shipment is undoubt-
eddy American, as the Mexcans do not raise half
beef enough to supply their own market. Ser
taking note Of but twenty brands. On Sunday
morning Cortina left Bagdad with Is men. Above
the cattle stealing is terrible. Oxen are driven
Oft almost daily. 1t is reported that Gen. Corti-
mas resignation has been accepted. The supreme
government is determined to remove him from
the frontier, but ne does not intend to go. Re-
port says that Gen. Steele gave orders to the
gers not to cross the Rio Grande, on account of
the exasperated feeling of the Mexicans and the
danger OF their laying waste the country between
the Neuces and the Rio Grande, before o force
could be sent there to check them. The war feel
ing is strong on the Mexican side.
Brownsville, June IL. Intelligence was receiv-
ed here that this morning Capt McNeely, Of the
State troops, with few Of his men pursued and
after forced march Of Is miles, overlook . band
Of IL cattle thieves about IL miles below this
place. They showed fight and in the engagement
the whole band of raiders were killed Captain
McNeely lost one man, killed. He re-captlred
$50 herd of stolen cattle.
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CANADA.
The Vicksburg.

Montreal, June II. The following telegram
has just been received from st. John, n. F. TO
David Terrence Il Co., Montreal Nine of the
crew and three of the passengers of the Vicksburg
were brought here by an American fisherman.
Montreal June 10. The following despatch is
from Ryan McShsne, one of the passengers of
the Vicksburg:
St. Johns, n. F., June II.
d. Terrace & Co, Montreal
Ship in ice 3lst of May. IL o'clock at night
stove in. Captain and men did everything to
prevent the disaster. Steam pumps worked all
night. All hopes were given up at in the morn
ing. Five boats launched, with plenty of provis-
ion. The captain and officers were men to the
last. The ship went to the bottom at half past
six.
(SignedD B.McSHANE.
The following list of those who have arrived
here to-day from the Vicksburg, varys in some
instances from that already sent:
Crew-P. Greenwood, James Callahan, John
Ryan, James Dolan. VIM. Jones, James Walker,
John Curtain, John Redman and Martin Lee.
Passengers-Joseph Pennngham Ryan Nc
Shane and Richard Corbett. The mates boat
was upset and lost an hour after leaving the ship.
Marine Disaster.
Kingston, June II. Schooner Yankee Blade,
with corn for Ogdensburg, went ashore at Tim
Der Island, this morning.
Financial
Ottawa, June II. There is some comment in
banking circles regarding the notice issued by
Cartwright. the financial minister, to the banks to
hold themselves in readiness for calls upon them
on account of government deposits. The amount
of government deposits in the banks of the Prov
inces of Ontario and Quebec on April 30th paya-
BILE ON demand, was $3502,746. The amount pay
able after notice or on fixed day was $5,60l 1856
or total of deposits of 80, l93, 8S2. OF the
amount the Montreal banks hold $4,242,747.
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STATE MEMS.

The Reporter says the County Commissioners
held an adjourned meeting at Norridgewock last
week, for the purpose of giving farther hearing
to Mr.. Steward, the ex-county treasurer. He was
not able to shed any new light on TIE question,
aud has concluded to give it up and have q settle
ment made for the full amount, twenty-five hum
bred dollars.
George Brown, convict at the Maine State
Prison, escaped on Sunday night last, at about 10
o'clock in the evening. He had but six months
more to serve, and was employed outside ~ q
"lumper." He has not yet been re-captnred-
There had net been any escapes from this insttu-
ton for the past twoy years.
On Thursday last, Mr.. King jackson of No. 80, ,
near Greenfield, saw large bear in his field Mr..
jackson Immediately procured rife and started
for the intruder. A shot WAS fired which took
good effect and caused bruin to turn about and
give chase. Dropping his rifle, Mr.. Jackson
ran towards his house making the best time ever
made in that opening, and succeeded IN reaching
it ahead of his pursuer. Bruin finding he had
missed his game, began to retreat slowly towards
the woods. Meantime Mr.. Jackson's tive broth
ers and Mr.. Leighton had arrived with axes,
handspkes and a gun, and commenced pursuit
'hand-to-h hand" deity warding of every axe
blow with his paws. The fight continued two
hours, % bullets going into Bruin in that time
At this point he seemed about used up and the
men sat down to rest The bear watched his OPP
pertunity, rallied, and with fierce growl charged
his foes. Leighton, however, quickly brought
him to a standstill by throwing powder in his
eyes, and the plucky animal was quickly dispatch-
ed. In the latter part Of the fight, shot took ef
feet in the bears abdomen. The intestines pro-
truded, caught on the bushes, and were drawn ~
tight as fiddle strings. Our correspondent, who
perfectly reliable, vouches for the truth Of the
story Bangor Commercial. tn
Mr.. j. G. Johnson of Eastport. has sold his
fve-year- old for $50 to Portland parties, and
Mr.. "A. C. Pomroy of Pembroke values his colt at
$1,000. He has refused an offer Of $50. 1t pays
to raise this kind Of stock.
The death of Willie j. Albee of Wxldoboro was
caused by lockjaw or tetanus. He ran splinter
into one of his feet and it was allowed to remain
nearly week before it was extracted.
The Wiscasset Oracle says that 100, 000, 900 bush.
els Of oyster shells lie hesped the banks Of the
Damariscotta river, and yet no oysters have lived
In those waters within the memory Of man.
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Difn.

In Canaan, 18Th ult., G. c. Rowe, Esq, aged 81
years.
In Cornville, Is inst, Mrs. Beteey Kincaid, aged
u years and months.
IL Harmony, 9Th inst, Miss Ada l.. Marble Of
Ripley, aged 81 years.
In Lincoln, Folk County, Wisconsin. 3lst ult i,
Mrs. Zillah Fox, wife Of William Fox, formerly OF
Cornvile. aged 50 years.
In Pittsiieiu, 7th ult., Mrs. Ann Maria IIersey,
wife of Preston Hersey, aged "a years.
In Arson, goth ult, Margaret Lealhhead, aged So
years.
In skowhegan, 7th inst, Minnie S. Walton aged
years.
In Phillips, LIST ult., Argie L., son of VIM. j.. and
Mary l.. Ross, aged about months.
In Starke, 3lst ut., Levi Greenleaf, aged abouts7
years; It'll inst, Hartley Waugh, aged about rs
years.
In New Vineyard, soth ult.. at the residence of d.
NJ. Luce, Velzora A wife OF winthrop Luce and
daughter OF the late Hon. Z. b. Norton of Industry,
aged As years.
In Nashua, n. H., 2sth ult., Mrs. Martha W., wife
of Mr.. Benjamin Fleetwood, and daughter of the
late Mr.. Isaac Wright of Wilton, Me.
In Harrington, 25th ult., Samuel h. Butler, aged
II years and months.
Chatfeld. Mimi, April 4th, Archibald II. Talbot
formerly of Avon, Me, aged As years.
In Carthage, I'd inst, Eva May only daughter of
z. c., and s. A. McLane, aged years. months
and 20 days.
In Dixfeld, Sd inst, william Littleaeld, aged 81
years.
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VICE PRES. WILSON, SPEAKER
BLAINE and ANNIE LOUISE
CAREY ARE AMONG THE
PASSENGERS OF THE
WRECKED TRAIN.
Mr.. BLAINE SOMEWHATIvJURED.
Several Others Seriously Injured
The Vice President and Miss Carey
Escape Injury.

New York. June ID. The Boston express due
in New York at II ~ o'clock last night, was
thrown from the track at l7Sth street, fremont,
at 10 minutes to II o'clock p. m. The two sleep
ing coaches, Knckerbocker and Granite State,
were thrown from the track and the first fell in q
position at right angle frsm the rails. This car
had on board Speaker Blaine and Miss Annie
Louise Carey, the vocalist. Vice President VIII
son was on the second car. This car fell over the
track, resting at an angle Of As degrees. The
wheels were broken and emitted sparks of fire
and volume of smoke as the car fell over. The
passengers in the first and second coaches were
extricated by breaking the windows with hand
spikes, and few were found to be seriously in
jured. The accident was caused by running over
q horse.
Miss Carey escaped uninjured.
Speaker Blaine, who was on the first car, was
thrown violently forward and seat or sofa fell
upon him. creating severe confusion on his right
side, but NO bones were broken and only one
slight cut was inflicted. Mr.. Blaine is at the 9TH
Avenue Hotel, where he is confined to his bed.
The doctor thinks he will be able to travel home
by about Tuesday.
Vice President Wilson went to the Hoffman
House, where he was waited upon to-day by q
large number Of friends, who congratulated him
on his escape.
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WASHINGTON.
VIM. s. King.


Washington, June II. VIM. S. King, under in
dictment for perjury in connection with the Pa
cfc Mail subsidy, was admitted to bail in $1,000
to day. General Butler moved in the Criminal
Court that day be set for the trial. This was
opposed by District Attorney Fisher. The Judge
has the motion under advisemeut.
Bank Notice.
The following notice has been issued by the
National Bank of Redemption agency:
"In order to facilitate the examination of cash
on the retirement of the present Treasurer, this
agency will be closed for redemption from June Is
to July lst. next, both days inclusive. Remttan.
ces Of National Bank notes, United States notes
and certificates Of deposit for the credit of the
per cent. fund will however be received as usual.
(Signed) f. Z. SPINNER,
Treasurer United States and Redemption Agency.
Postal Matters.
Post master General Jewell is making prepare.
tons to collect, classify and arrange chronology
ly all the records of the POst-offi department.
Naval Affairs.
Steamship Swatara, now at N. Y, will be or
dered to join the European squadron. Com
mander Cook will command.
Shooting ARRAY.
Officer Sheppard was shot this afternoon at the
Theatre Comique, by man named Maher, whom
he was trying to arrest for stealing q watch. The
ball passed through the officers hand and struck
his watch from which it glanced of, thus pre-
venting fatal wound Maher was arrested.
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Railroad Affairs.

Milwaukee, June IL. The election of Direct
ors of the Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul Rail.
road occurred to-day. The Directors elected are
Alexander Mitchell and John Plenkinton, of Mil
waukee; Joseph G. Thorps. of Madison; Jona-
than NJ. Bouman, Of Kilbourn City; Peter G.
Eddes Of Chicago; Silas Chamberlain, of Cleve-
land; David Bows, James Bule, Walter s. Cur
ney, Elias L. Frank, Julius Wadsworth and John
M. Burk, Of New York and T. H. Mueller, OF
Rotterdam, representing the European stockhold.
ers.
At q meeting Of the directors of the ST. PAU
railroad. to-day the following officers were elect
ed:
President-Alex lex. Mitchell.
Vice Presdent-Julius Wadsworth.
Managers. r. Merrill.
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SOUTH CAROLINA.
En- Route for Bunker Hill.

Charleston, June IL. The departure Of the vis-
iting detachment of the Washington Light In
fantry-50 muskets-for Bunker Hill, at noon, to-
day, on the steamer Charleston, was the occasion
feeling. The State colors, given to the corps by
Governor Chamberlain, were presented by Hon.
w. D. Porter in front of Charleston Hotel, in the
presence of an immense concourse, and the de-
.achment was escorted to the pier amid great en-
play of bunting. BY order of General Wedges,
United States Army, commanding the port, .
light battery of the LIST Artillery in full uniform
were drawn up at the head Of the pier, and IS the
steamer moved out from the dock her parting gun
from the battery. The visiting corps includes
several ex -Cohfederstes, whose last visit to New
York was ~ wounded prisoners, en- route to e.
mira.
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PENNSYLVANIA.
Extonslve Conflagration.
Total Loss, 9l5O,OOO.

Pittsburg, June II. About 1890 o o'clock to-day
serious fire occurred at the Brilliant Oil Works,
on the Allegheny Valley railroad, I miles north
of this city, owned by Lockhart & Force. The
fire originated in . distilling tank containing
20 600 barrels Of oil ready for refining. In less
than five minutes the tank was in flames, which
communicated with another tank containing 20, 600
barrels of crude oil. Engines were sent for from
this city and it is thought that the fire will be
fined to these two tanks
The two tanks exploded at o'clock this even
ing, setting fire to warehouse and large barrel
house containing several thousand empty barrels,
both of which were destroyed. Two other tanks
of oil, one tank Of bhnzne and two of tar were
also burned. At late hour the fire was under
CONTROL though the oil was still burning fercely.
Loss estimated at $4,000; insurance, $685.
900.
Base Ball.
Philadelphia, June IL. Base ball, to day. Ath'
letics 10, Washingtons 2.
The Striking Miners.
Wilkesbarre, June II. Thore is no change in
the situation and no likelihood of the men Of this
region going to work soon. They are in contin-
ual whrl Of excitement and some days half .
work, and after every one they profess to be firm
IS ever in their course. Mr. Parish met a num-
Der Of miners last night and long conference
ensued, but it was productive Of NO good.
Miners Murdered.
Pottsville, June IL. Two men were shot At
Forestville this afternoon while coming from
literally ridnled having seven rifle balls in his
body. The other man is shot in his arm and hip,
and his recovery is doubtful. 1t is not yet known
who the guilty parties are.
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FOREIGN.
Germany.

Berlin, June II. The North German Gazette
contains An article to-day noticing the recent ar
rival in German waters Of fleet of United States
war vessels, attached to the European squadron.
under Admiral Worden. The Gazette says that
the Admiral is expected to reach this city tonight
on visit, and warm welcome will be extended
to him, and says that he is a highly deserving OFF,
Ger of an Intrinsic and friendly nation. The Ger
man man-of war Sorely met the American fleet at
the mouth of the Elba, and after An exchange
of salutes accompanied it to Gluckstadt. The
feet is expected to arrive at Keil soon and the
admiralty there are making extensive prepara-
tons for the reception of the Americans, and fes-
uvties in their honor will be given.
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Warren Colby, Esq, Of Vassalboro' and his
aged and cstimable wife, celebrated on Saturday
their golden wedding, by large gathering Of
their family and friends. Mr.. Colby is about
eighty years of age, and is we'll known throughout
the State Is . prominent Mason. Being amem-
Der of Trinity Commandry, the Sir knights of
that Commandry have presented him beautiful
badge Of the order. on the occasion of his golden
wedding. May he and his wife live a hundred
wears
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NEW FOUNDLAND.
The Vicksburg Survivors.

st. Johns June IL. The survivors of the Vicks
burg disaster, who arrived here to-day, make the
the following report of the occurrence:
"The Vicksburg struck an ice berg on her quar-
ter at II o'clock p. m, May 81. She then bore up
for st. Johns. During the night the fan was
broken and the vessel became disabled. At 6 80
O'Clock q. m, June lst we left the vessel and she
shortly afterwards sunk. The Captain and several
women were ON board when the vessel went
down."
Mr.. McShane, one of the passenger, thinks
there is no chance for those left on board. The
master and officers behaved well
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A meeting OF the legal voters in the village
school district was held at the high school room,
Saturday afternoon, at two o'clock. The meeting
called to order by the clerk, j. F. Pierce, and
Hon. A. II. Abbot was chosen Moderator, who
was qualified by l.. II. Titcomb, Esq. Under Ar
ticle I'd of the warrant it was-Toted, That the
Directors be authorized 70 renew such portion of
the indebtedness maturing during the current
year. and to give the votes of the district for such
time and upon such terms as they may deem best.
The meeting then adjourned.