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Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-04-08
The Torrent Levee.

The Torrent Levee.
The entertainment at Hallowell, given by the
Amateur company at the Torrent Levee on Tues
day and Wednesday, March 30th and 3lst, was
far above the average, and for originality, wit
and good solid fun has scarcely been surpassed in
our city.
THAT Rascal Pat" as performed by Messrs.:
Burns, Melvin and Moore, Misses Seaman and
Breen, was very fine, and provoked much ap-
plause, not only for the superior manner IN which
Mr.. Burns impersonatcd the unfortunate but
quick-witted "Pat", or the clustering, impulsive
"Major" admirably acted by Melvin, the genteel
lover Livingstone" Mr.. Moore, Laura the
sweet and beautiful heroine, Miss Scanlan and
Miss Breen as Nancy, all served to make the
drama one Of the best ever seen upon our stage.
Master Charles O'Brien in his Song and Dance
specialties, was quite equal to many older and
much praised artists.
Miss Thompson and Mr.. Cumiskey, in their
recitatons, were well received, and little Miss
Lynch in her song Buy a Broom" looked and
sang splerdidly and dcscrvedly received hearty
Mr.. Will Rowse of Augusta, in his character
song, 1.-THE Old Home aint what 1t used to be,
gave vivid impersonation OF the old plantation
darkey, and was greeted by hearty rounds of ap-
plause.
Mr.. j. E. Knight, in his Banjo Solo, Stump
Speech, &C., was simply immense. This business
was entirely new and original and surpassed any
thing we have ever seen in this line.
The entertainment was brought to close the
first night by the "Haunted House" in which
Messers. Melvin and knight took parts; and or
the second 'srrouble in the Photograph Gallery
by Melvin, knight and Foote, completely took
the house by storm; and SO very happily ended one
OF the richest treats our citizens have ever en-
joyed.
Thanks to Messrs. Jewell Simmons and vii
son, the stage arrangements and properties were
admirably managed and the enjoyment of the au.
dience was much increased by the fine manner in
which these gentlemen performed their duties.
We learn that these gentlemen and ladies con.
template visiting some Of our neighboring cities
and should they conclude to do so VIC would be-
speak for them rousing house. SPECTATOR.
HalloWell Apl. Z, 1875.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-04-08
School Meeting.

Dl virtue of authority vested in me as Clerk OF
ID the Village school District of the City OF Au.
gusta, hereby notify and warn the legal inhabi-
t4nts of said district qualified by law % vote in
City affairs TO meet at the High Scoo Room, in said
District on Saturday, the 10th day OF April, at 2
O'Clock y. NJ, to act the following articles, viz
Article |. To choose Moderator.
Article =. To choose n Clerk.
Article ). To choose Two Directors.
Article 4. To hear the report of the Directors OF
last year. and act upon such recommendations as
may be contained therein.
Article ). To raise money FIR repairs, schools,
discounts, Attachments and commissions Also to
determine how the same shall be collected.
Article q. 70 see if the District will make any,
and if any, what discount on taxes paid within IL
specified time.
Article I. To what action the village district
will take under the Free High school act.
Article s. To see what action the Village District
will take in regard to furnishing Free Text Books
Articles To see what action the district Will
take in regard to disposal of Chapel st. school
House and lot, and the purchase of another lot and
the erection OF a new building thereon.
Article 10. To see what action the village district
will take in regard to truants, absentees and chill
dren employed in manufacturing establishments
contrary to law.
To transact any other business that may properly
| come before the meeting.
J. r. PIERCE,
Clerk Village School District
| Augusta, April Sd, 1878. apr5 t&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-04-08
Rallomell local Mems.

Our street commissioner has been performing
his annual scrape along the borders of Water
street, enriching the city farm thereby well as
rendering the street more attractive and health
full.
Spring painting has commenced in various
parts of the city, and it may be expected that all
the dingy localities will receive attention.
The freight building on Steamboat wharf has
been removed to safe quarters, pending the dan
gers from ice and high water.
Brown is cutting up another pair of big oxen OF
fabulous dimensions and weight
1t was Mr.. Stephen Stantial, instead of Star
bird, who fractured of his ribs by fall at the
brick school house recently.
The spelling match this Thursday evening
will be in Wilson Hall, commencing at half past Z
o'clock. Prize, Worcester's unabridged diction-
ary. Considerable interest is felt by all our cti-
zens in the success of this novel enterprise.
The Haowcll and Augusta coach arrangement
is to be discontinued for the present. as it does not
prove paying institution.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-04-08
FOItEltsN.


Berlin, April I. In the lower house of the Prus-
sian Diet yesterday, the bill withdrawing State
grants from the Roman Catholic clergy was passed
to third reading.
Russia.
St. Petersburg, April 7. The Czarina (princess
impcra) has given birth to a daughter.
Damage to Shipping.
London, April I. The ship Uncle Joe, from
Norfolk for Liverpool. put into Fayal, March 18th,
damaged.
The bark S. Jomandcn, from Baltimore for
Queenstown, arrived at Falmouth, damaged.
Italy.
Venice. April !. The Emperor of Austria left
this city to-day. Before his departure he confer
ed numerous decorations, earnestly congratula-
ting King Victor Emanuel upon the consolidation
of Italy.
France,
Brussels, April I. The public prosecutors AZ
Leg opened an investigation to-day into the du-
chesne plot for the assassination Of Prince BIS
marck This action taken in consequence of
the German note to Belgium.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-04-08
Chicago Produce Market.


Flour-seady-extra spring 4 25a5 25. .s.
Wheat-No. : spring cash lC0ah: Jun. lo5xa,
May ai051s.
Corn-No. ,. mixed, cash. 1913. May. 79ha-;
1871 Jun; 6sals July.
Oats-No. 2. 591IaGO cash; May, 6a14a-;64k-ax
June; 62A-a Mar.
Rye-No. 2, l03al0s.
Barley--No. 2 spring 1l0--a10s cash; I03a- May;
GOO Ap.
Dressed Hogs-9 O0as So.
Pc,k-22 l0-a22 10 cash: all SIX Apl.; p So
22 SO May: % 65a22fh5 Jun.
Lard-l5 37hal5 40 cas- 10 7o-aI5 10 jun; Is Is
ais AN May.
Bulk Meats shoulders s1Ss; short rib mid,
13Aa; short clear mid all. f4
Hams Is bs average --a-.
Whiskey-ll2-a11l
Freights-Corn to buffalo, LA; wheat do *
a.. H
Receipts-l2, 900 -four; 63,o0G wheat; 1000 corn;
Il, 600 oats; 900 rye; s 600 barley.
shipments LAT flour; 740O0 wheat; 81, 900
corn 10000 oats: 1900 barley. 600 rye.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-04-08

STOP THAT COUGH 1--we have, during the las
year sold large quantities of Or. MORRIS SrRur
it to be the very best medicine in use for coughs,
colds sore throat hoarseness, asthma, and all dis
eases of the throat lungs and chest, leading 10
consumption. 1t cures Group In lew minutes,
and is the best known remedy for whooplng cough,
con niains no opium, and is pleasant to take. Cough
worn victims, whose lungs are racked ana torn
with parOxysms which threaten to choke them, nnu
sure and speedy relief in its use. Trial size 10
cents. Call and inquire about it Of Partridge BROS
or l.. II. Titcomb in Augusta, or W. X. Ballard,
Haliowell. Morris Heritage, Philadelphia, Pro-
prietors. octl7.teOdly
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-04-08
TELEs:RAMSIN GENERAL.

The books Of Grain Inspector Harper. upon
being examined by the Illinois senatorial com
m ttee, show deficits ranging from $4,000 to about
$1,000.
Late reports from Newfoundland confirm the
reported success of the seal fishery.
Two other bridges have been destroyed at En-
eter. n H., by the flood and ice. These are on
the Exeter river, one at the paper mill village and
the other below
A letter from the pirate Semmes is printed. IN
which he claims that the invitation to Alabama to
participate in the centennial is only adding insult
to injury to those who fought for southern rights.
The steamer Paragon, valued at $4,000, was
burned at ST. Louis last night.
Rev Edward r. Warren, Baptist minister,
formerly of Alma Me-, and of New London, Is
not the bigamous divine of "a simil ar name
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-04-08
Assaasors, Notice.

THE inhabitants of the city of Augusta are here
i bv notified to bring in true and perfect lists o
their polls and also their estates real and personal
of which they were possessed on The first day OF
April 1875 also all property held by them as colat
eral security or mortgage, or in trust guard
ians, administrators or executors, liable 10 taxa.
ton. For the purpose of receiving said lists and
administering the necessary oath thereto, as by
law authorized, we will be in session at the
AIdermen's Room ON Saturday the 10Th
day of April, 1879,
and on Saturday April the 18th; also on Tuesday,
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 18th
10th, 2lst, 22d and Esd of April, 1873, and on all
stormy days during the month OF April.
Blank forms for returns of property may De had
of us on application or at the office OF City Treas
urer.
sc. wHITEH0usE, Assessors
A. ID. TOWNSEND, OF
q. BARROWS. Augusta.
April 2, 1878. apr3.f&wlm
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-04-08
A Fire in q Stockton Coal Nine.
The Miners Refuse to Aid i'm Quenching
the Flames.

Hazleton, April. A fire broke out accidentally
in one Of the mines of Stockton to-day, and the
miners at q meeting especially called to
consider the question, absolutely refused to assist
in putting it out, although such action their part
Is IN arect opposition to their interests. mes.
to put out the FIRE, and a squad of special police
detailed for that purpose. Linderman, proprietor
Of the Stockton Co., has telegraphed here Offering
our steam fire engine company $4,000 if they
will quench the fire.
The pumps at Buck Mountain are all Idle, and
raid is looked for at that place tonight. One
company Of SO men are to be detailed for service
there Immediately on their arrival here.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-04-08
MASSACHUSETTS,.

Fire.
Worcester, April {. The shoddy mill of G.. j.
Smith, at Oakdale, was burned last night. Loss
on stock, $4,000, no insurance. Cause Of fire,
spontaneous combustion.
Annual Meeting.
Springfield, April Z. The annual meeting of
the Rowing Association of American Colleges met
in this city to-day. Twelve colleges repre-
sented.
The Freshet
Haverhill, April !. Two other bridges have
been destroyed at Exeter, by the flood and ice.
These are on the Exeter river, one at the paper
mill village, and the other below.
Boston, April 7. Reports from various points
to-day indicate that all immediate danger from
freshets in the New England rivers have about
passed.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-04-08
MISSOURI.
Municipal Affairs.

st. Louis, April 7. The returns of the city cleo
ca nd ID rao"rsd 1na returus fro IS
precincts give Barret, DEM, for Mayor, 579l; Ma
guire, rep, 1873; Overstalz. ind, 5447. The
probability is that Barret is elected. There is
doubt of the election of the remainder of the
democratic ticket Uverstalz is running as can
ddate for Mayor with no ticket behind him.
LATER.
Returns from all precincts give
Barrett 12,9i9
Oyerstalz l2l57
Mcguire 44i5
Barrett's plurality IA. The remainder of the
dem. ticket Is elected by majorites ranging from
657 to 579S.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-04-08

Mr.. W. ]. Chappelle, the veteran show agent, is
still with Washburn's Last Sensation, and is now
in the city making arrangements for the appear
ance of this immense company at Granite Hall, on
Wednesday evening of next week. Washburn al
ways comes with real Sensation" and his con-
templated visit will probably be no exception to
this rule, that has made his troupe so popular.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-04-08

Charles Lamb Esssyist, denounced all spiritu-
GUS liquors as "Wet bamnation." Poor fellow;
he knew whereof he spake, by sad experience, and
if living, would apply the same to Alcoholic Excit-
ants, advertised as Curealls. But there is one
Tonic and Alternative in existence-the best the
world has ever known-which contains no alcohol
1t is DIR. WALKERS CALIFORNIA VINEGAR BIT
TIERS. aprl-t&wlm
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-04-08
OTHER REPUBLICAN CANDI nATES
ELECTED BY 1900 MAJORITY.

Providence, April I. The State election occur
red to-day. The candidates for Governor were
Henry Lipptt, regular republican, who had the
support of the liquor league, Rowland Hazard,
independent republican,, who had been adopted by
the prohibition; Chas. r. Cutler, democrat, as reg
ular.
The republican candidates on the State ticket
and on the assembly ticket in this city regard
ed as pledged to the repeal OF the present prohibi
tory and State constabulary law.
The democrats gave large support to the
Lippitt ticket.
The question of repeal of prohibitory law par
TALLY broke up the political parties and rendered
the classification of Assemblymen impossible
There is no election of Governor or Lieutenant
Governor. The remainder of the republican State
ticket is elected by large majority, the largest
ever given in the state. with towns and 3 wards
to hear from. The vote for Governor is as fol-
lows:
Lppitt has 1854
Hazard 1850
Cutler 43ij
In this city only out OF l3 Assembymen are
elected and they were run on the regular rep and
dem. ticket. Whether Lippitt or Hazard shall be
elected depend upon the result of a subsequent
election of Assemblymen in this city and Maver
ck, where there is no choice.
Returns from the entire State except Block
Island, give
Hazard $3.50
Lippitt 1886
Cutler 5l3S
The maj. for the rep. candidates Tor Secretary
of State, Attorney General and Treasurer is be-
tween II ,000 and 2000 The vote is the largest
ever cast in the State, with one exception.
Hazard has plurality in the city and county Of
Prov dence and the counties of Washington and
Newport. Cutler has plurality in Bristol and
Kent counties. There are 20 vacancies in the
General Assembly and the election Of Governor
depends upon the party successful in filling the
vacancies at the next trial. The choice is by law
between Hazard and Lppitt.
The friends OF the latter claim a maj of the
members so far as elected.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-04-08
Municipal Court.

Municipal Court.
Patrick Scanlsn, was before the court yesterday
for keeping intoxicating liquor with intent to sell
the same in violation of law. He plead nolo con-
tendre, and was ordered to Pay fine of $50 and
cost, from which he appealed to August term OF
Supreme Judicial Court, and recognized according
to law to enter and prosecute his appeal.
Ivory III. Hayes was up on search and seizure
process, and having plead that he would not con-
tend with the government, was ordered to pay $50
fine and cost, appealed to August term and recog-
nized in the sum of $500.
George Annable, for drunkenness. was fined
one dollar and cost, which he refused to pay ard
went to jail.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-04-08

Instead of preaching service to-day, there is to
be prayer meeting, at half past ten o'clock in
the forenoon, at the Congregational chapel. All
interested are invited. There will be a union SER
vice in the evening, at the Free Baptist vestry.
The usual services will be held at St. Marks.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-04-08
CONNECTICUT.
Political.

Hartford, April I. The democratic majority IN
the House of Representatives this year is 2j; last
year it was 43. The msjority in the Senate this
year is 8; last year, l3.
Navigation.
Navigation is open in the Connecticut to this
city. The steamer City of Esrit'ya came through
from New York to-day.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-04-08
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
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9aily Kenmebee Suurnal.
PORTLAND.
Damage by the Storm.

Dhmasc ny the StO!ms
Portland, April 7. The bridge across the Georg-
es river, at North Warren, was carried away by
the ice Tue91ay. The water is still rising, but
further damage is anticipated
Fire.
The house and barn of Mrs. Thomas Kinney in
Cumberland, was burned day or two since.
Loss over $1,000; insurance, $500.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-04-08

We are requested to state that for the first half
hour Swinton's Word Book will be used in the
spelling match this evening. The boys and girls
will make q note of this.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-04-08
Cincinnati Produce Market:
Cincinnati Dril T. II

PoRK-flrm. at a22 25s22 0e-.
LARD-steam 15al5; kettle, 154l5.
BULK MEATS-shoulders 6hu-; clear rib sides
ll1aa: clear sides l2g.
BACON-shoulders 90 G.; clear rib sides lax
al2%; clear sides l3o.
WHISKEY-lIl-6.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-04-08

The tom cod holes have gone down river to keep
company with Libby's bung holes that were taken
out of the vinegar casks
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-04-08
A Heavy Loan.

Havana, April Z. The Spanish Bank has tenn
porarily loaned the government S2,00o,ooO IN
gold with which to pay the troops.
Personal.
Captain : General Valmaseda will shortly leave
Havana for the Cinco Villas district.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-04-08
Troops Ordered to the Coal Regions.
Weather Probabilities for To. Day.

For New England and the Middle States,
generally clear weather during the day, with slow
" rising temperature, easterly to southerly winds
and falling barometer
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-04-08

We would again remind our readers OF the splen-
did concert to be given on Friday evening" at
Granite Hall, by the Temple Quartctte Of Boston,
assisted by Mrs. Carter, with Howard NJ. Dow as
Pianist. The programme, which is out, embraces
some of the sweetest selections of this celebrated
Quarteete, including "IIark, the trumpe. caleth,"
LEAD kindly light" "The Hunting Tower" and
"Thc Hoarse Singers This is the last of the va
ried and interesting course of entertainments that
the managers of the Augusta Library have pre-
sented TO the people.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-04-08

Soreness of the flesh, tenderness of the scalp
are cured by using Renne's Pain Killing Magic
Oil. This is excellent also for sore throat pain in
the joints and people say at works like charm" :"
apr7 -t&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-04-08

In order to give all connected with this Office an
opportunity to observe in their own way, the an
nual Fast no paper will be issued from this office
tomorrow. The Daily will appear on Saturday
morning.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-04-08
HAIR GOODS.

Having purchased hair goods from the bank
rupt stock of one of the largest firms in New
York, am prepared to sell switches, curls, &C..
&C., at considerable under the regular prices.
These goods cannot be procured again at such
prices where sold Mrs. NJ. p. WEBSTER,
riff 15S Water Street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-04-08
WASHINGTON. "
Court of Claims.

Washington, April I. In the court of claims
one knabe sued for $ll, ,0O0 that being the pro
ceeds of the sale of his property in West Va,
which was confscated during the war, he beinga
rebel He claimed that presidential pardon rein
stated him in all his rights of property, and con-
sequenty he was entitled to that sum.
Judge Loring delivered the opinion of the
court adverse to the claim, as Congress expressly
has provided that no money shall be drawn from
the public treasury except by an appropriation
made by law, consequently the President is posi-
lively excluded from any control Of the national
property. The power vested on the President to
pardon crimes does not authorize him to restore
Forfeited property, and the proclamation Of Dec.
1868, under which the claimant was pardoned,
does not restore coniscatedl property. The petit
ton was dismissed,
Appointment.
General r. w. Healy will tomorrow be reap
pointed Marshal for the southern and middle dis
tricts of Alabama, in place of Kinds, lately dis
covered to be implicated in the mail bidding
frauds. Healy was the predecessor OF Kinds.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-04-08
LATER
KENTUCKY.
Decision.

Louisville, April 7. The Court of Appeals OF
Kentucky has decided that it has no jurisdiction
in the csse of Thos. c. Jones, elected last fall its
Clerk, and indicted for usurpation Of the office
bacause he accepted challenge to fight duel.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-04-08

The remains of the late Lieut.. Horace l.. Pike,
who died in California, are expected to arrive in
this city in few days.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-04-08

One Of the referees at the spelling school to-
night spells altar (of church) thus: alter.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-04-08
New York MONEY Market.
EvrNrre RHPoHr.

Money was easy at sXal per cent. ON call. sterl.
ing exchange Is5Xa- 90 days, and 409h demand.
Rates for carrying, 8, ~. g. and 3h Per cent
Custom receipts, $494 600. Assistant IIes, re- :.
paid out el2 900 in interest and $l5, IN redemp.
tlon of bonds. Gold opened at Has and closed ~
Il4X.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-04-08

Simmons, the noted Maine sculptor, has com
pleted marble bust Of Speaker Blaine.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-04-08

KENNEBEC COUATY.-!n Probate Court. at Az.
gusta, on the fourth Monday Of March, 1875.
4 CERTAIN INSTRUMENT, purportng to be the
~ last will and testament OF Gilbert Taggert. late
of Mt. Vernon, in said County, deceased, having
been presented for probate
ORDERED, That notice thereof be given three
weeks succs ssively prior to the fourth Monday Of
April next, in the Kennebce Journal, newspaper
printed in Augusta, that all persons Interested
may attend at Court of Probate then TO be holden
mt Augusta, and show cause, If any, why the sai0
instrument should not be proved, approved and
allowed us the last will and testament OF the said
"'0'"''' BAKER. Judge.
Attest: CHARLES HEwINs. Register. 3wl6
KENNEBEC COUNTY.-In Probate Court at Az.
gusta on the fourth Monday Of March, 1873.
Win c Ss
ton late OF IIallswell, in said County, deceased,
having been presented for probate:
ORDERED, That notice thereof be given three
weeks successively prior to the fourth Monday OF
March next in the kennebec Journal, . news
paper printed in Augusta, that all persons In
be holden at Augusta, and show cause, If any, why
the said instrument should not be proved. approved
and allowed, AS the last will and testament OF the
H.K. BAKER, Judge.
Attest: CHARLES HEwINs. Register. swis
KRNNEBEC COUNTY-A1 a Cosrt Of Probate
held at augusta, on the JourfA Monday Of horcA'
1875
LANES BRIDGE, Administrator on the &C.
u tate Of James Rafns Child, late OF Au-
gusta, in said County, deceased, having pre-
sented his first account OF Administrators Of we
estate of 81 id deceased for allowance:
ORDERED, That notice thereof be given 70 al
persons Interested, by publishing copy Of this or.
der three wss n ss
at Probate Court to be held Ut Augusta, In SAL
County, ON the fourth Monday Of April na4h
allowed IL. 4. BAhEh, Judge.
A true copy.
| Attest: CHARLES HEwISs. Register. swn
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-04-08
Augusta Lodge of Afasons chose the following

The citizens spelling match at Granite Hall,
this evening, ought to attract large crowd This
old-fashioned discipline and amusement combined,
has become a real novelty since its revival, and
thousands are hocking to the wordy contests that
are being held throughout the country. Those
who desire to enter the lists in the present match
should register their and receive free tick
cts of admission, at Pierce's bookstore. Warren
johnson, the State Superintendent, is going to
"put out the words" and an able board Of referees
will decide all disputed questions.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-04-08

The Board of Managers OF the Maine Industrial
School for Girls, held quarterly meeting at Hall
DWELL yesterday, Hons. Sidney Perham, L. X.
French, j. l.. Stevens, II. X. Baker, Simon Page,
Mrs. {. A. l.. Sampson, and Chas L. Nash, of the
Board, were present. They found the affairs Of
the Institution in highly satisfactory condition.
The school is filling up steadily, with prospect
of being completely filed within few months
The girls are all in good health, well-disposed.
and appear to be contcnted and happy. The Mat
ron, Mrs Hamilton, and the Assistant Matron
Miss Brown, with Mrs. Currier, housckeeper, con-
stitrts tho board of officers for the internal man.
agement of the Home and seem to be fully COM
peten for their several positions of responsibility
The Board of Managers transacted considerable
routine business yesterday, and will meet again in
July.