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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-02-26
china and Albion :. :. Association.

This Association met at the NJ f. Church IN
China Village ON Tuesday, and was fully attended.
The exercises were under charge Of l.. Copeland
President.
After devotional exercises, the Relative In
portance of the Sabbath school was discussed
by Rev. A. j. Nelson, and d. W. Wentworth of
china. whose remarks were quite to the point and
interesting. The most efficient ). ). Teaching,
was dwelt upon by Rev. j. Dinsmore, Winslow,
and Chas. Drake, Albion, each Of whom handed
the subject undersandingly. importance OF true
piety in S. s. Teachers" by Rev. Mr.. Clifford,
Montvle. The speaker claimed that piety was
the essential thing, lacking which all other quail
fea tons were mere aids.
\ noon recess, and basket dinner was then TAX
en-, after which "Bible Chronology made interest
ing" by Rev. j. w. Tilton, Albion, was the next
subject. Temperance i'll ;. 5. was newt han
died by Rev. j. Dnsmore, Rev. j. W. Tilton, Ca
leb Jones, r. Paterson and others. Tobacco came
in fora share Of denuncation from some Of the
speakers.
An Essay, "IIyInns Of the Cross. by the tluak-
er Mr. j. ". Jacob, Of Dirigo, was well read.
interesting production. The reader was certainly
an appreciative student Of poetry, and If he can
not sing he can think sing as well as the next
one Aftcr the Question Box the meeting was
brought to a close by Rev b. {. Wentworth in
conducting the "Praise Meeting" The exercises
throughout were interesting, and served to
strengthen the friends of sabbath Schools in this
vicinity. The influence OF these gathering is
good.
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ton on that point But upon the poin. Of the con-

ton on that point But upon the point Of the con-
stitutionalty of the law requiring the Governor to
fix the time of execution instead Of the Court.
Judge Danfcrth thought there might be question
Of sufficient Importance to call for hearing Ac-
cordingly he will grant an order cf notice to the
Sheriff and Warden, retuInable to the next regu-
lar term of the Supreme Judicial Court for Knox
county, which sits at Rockland the ninth of March
next. Judge Virgin viii preside at this term
where probably the Attorney General will repre-
sent the State, and Mcssrs. Tapley and E. F. Pills
bury the prisoners. II the Judge shall consider
the point raised of such importance to justify a
temporary injunction, probably case win be
made up and taken at once to the full court for
adjudication. 1t is limited that in case of failure
there the will be carried to the United States
Court, and thus protracting the settlement indefi-
nitely.
The reprieve Tor Wagner and Gordon was for
warded yesterday to Sheriff Torrey, and the Gov
ernor last evening received advice that it had been
placed in the Sheriff hands, and that the prison
ers had been notified that they had further lease
of life. The preparations for their execution to-
day had been nearly completed.
Should the case be dismissed by Judge Virgin
then the execution will take place in the prison
yard at Thomaston, on Friday, Goth day Of March
npyf
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A Word about the Little Ones.

often think if parents and teachers, Is well as
the elder members of families, realized the great
mistake they make by .fretiag at the little ones,
that there would be more happy homes and less
aching hearts within the bcsons of both parents
and children. If child does wrong, reprove,
and if necessary punish it, and let The matter end
there; do not be always faut-fnding, referring to
past faults and setting other children up as eX-
amples to your own. Above all things never
break your word. The little ones have generally
the most confiding and trusting natures but their
confidence once shaken is hard to be restored. Ii
you promise pleasure or threaten punishment,
let them know that your word is to be depended
upon. If fault is committed knowingly and
whfuly it should not be overlooked but a wise
parent will never scold child for mistake or an
accident. Continually fretting over what is passed
or cannot be helped will dishearten and discour-
age some Of the little ones until they have no am
biton to try for improvement, or will become ac-
customed and indifferent to censure and but too
willing to believe what they are so often told,
that ''they are not like other Children and "ts
no use to try" While on the other hand child
of strong will and high spirit will not quietly sub
NIT to being fretted at, but will grow impatient
and impcrtinent, or will perhaps for time bear 1t
in sullen silence, then seek more pleasant company
where il may be found, thereby becoming en-
stranped from these at home burst all ties of love
and friendship, and alas! the sad results are too
frequent to need illustration. II we would have
the coming generation to be virtnous and happy,
we must lay the foundation in happy homes for
the little ones. In the years to come may their
hearts thrill at the recollectons of the happy
home of childhood, the kind and gentle parents.
the prayer at the mothers knee and the good
night kiss from patient, loving lips. That such
sweet and hallowed memories may follow these
little ones through life let our prayer be lin the
words of the inspired Psslmist) THAT our sons
may grow up as the young plants, and that our
daughters may be as the polished corners of the
TEMPLE" ONE WHO LOVES TIE LITTLE ONES.
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ILLINOIS.
Communism.

Chicago, February %. The Communist organi
zation, which originated during the panic of 1873
and composed chiefly of working men Of foreign
extraction, who claim to be in destitute crcum
stances have been for some days past threatening
an outbreak in case their wants are not supplied
and have fixed upon to-day at p. NJ, as the time
for renewing their demands upon the Relief and
Aid Society, declaring that in the event that aid
was not offered they would use means for obtain
ing it, The city authorities made preparations for
any possible outbreak, but there was no disturb
ance though large crowds gathered around the
rooms of the relief and aid society, the men
however dispensing readily when ordered by the
police
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FOR ElGN.
England.

London, February "a, The brig Ludwig. from
Liverpool for the United States, ashore at Point
Lyman, will probably become wreck.
The ship France Cherie, from Antwerp, put into
st. Nagaore leaking. Her cargo is damaged and
will be discharged.
Shipping Notes.
The Steamship w. A. Schatten, which sailed
from Rotterdam, February 9th, and Ply
mouth the 10th, for New York, has returned to
Plymouth. She encountered heavy gales and lost
one of the fans of her propeller.
France.
Paris, February 25. In the Assembly to-day,
the bill for the organization of public powers was
finally passed; 436 to 292.
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Chicago Produce Market.

Chicago, Feb. % 1870.
Flour-qu;et-extra spring al %.
Wheat-No. spring cash H-as Mich. SKA
Ap S3sa- May s94
Corn-NO. ?. mixed, cash, 63}s q Mar, 635aa-;
Goa Jun; "a "a Apl.
Oats-No. 2. 53-a- cash May, Sc ga; 53-a-
Apl; 5@3sa- Mar.
Rye-No. ,, 9Slaa091a.
Barley-No. spring lOSa- cash; lOs-a- Mar.
l06a- Apl.
Dressed Hogs-7 50a5 So.
Pclk-lS l0a,S 10 cash; IL 4j1salS 40 Apl.: Is 10
ais 10 Mch.
Lard--i3 20al3 20 cash Is 55al3 BIZ Apl., ii =
al3 "a Mich.
Bulk Meats shoulders GA short rib mid,
9Iaas; short clear mid a9A.
Hams Is ms average l04a-.
Whiskey-llO-a. -.
Freights--Corn to Buffalo, 1 LA; wheat do N
.oooo -
% 900 oats; lC0O rye; 1908 barley.
Shipments 1000 hour; 1000 wheat; 5000
corn 10 000 oats: 4 900 barley. W rye
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MASSACHUSETTS.

Lawrence February %. Two Of the liish Cath
ole Charitable and Benevolent societies in this
city have voted to hold no parade on st. Patrick
day. The Lawrence Irish Benevolent society and
the North Andover Benevolent Will parade at An
dover. The amount expended by the various So
ceties in previous years has been from $4,000 to
5000. The feeling is that a better US can be
| made of the money.
Serious Accident.
Gloucester February 25. VIM. Il. Hodgdon
foreman of the Cape Ann granite 'uarries at Bay
View, had narrow escape from horrible death
this forenoon. lie had just struck of bas t. ard
standing near kcg of powder, which exploded
burning hands. face and neck, and settin his
clothes on fire. His injuries are not considered
dangerous, but he is suffering intense pain.
The schooner Alice G. w. Wanson, Captain
Anderson from Georges Bank, arrived home. She
lost two anchors and cables, and broke her fog OFT.
The Georges men are commencing to arrive from
their first trips and some good fares are brought
in. The schooner Hattie b. West has 5000 lbs.
OF Goldfish and 900 lbs. of habut The sch ooner
Joseph o., has 10000 lbs of Goldfish and 5000
lbs. Of halibut, completing her trip in IL days
Meeting of Mill Operatives.
| Lowell, February D. Ton. ght a very large
meeting of operatives in the mills was held at
lIibernisn Hail. Many were obliged TO stay away
unable to gain standing room. Despite the fierce
| storm prevailing, fully one half were females.
James Kelly presided and there were too secrc-
aries, one for the weayers and the other for the
| carders The name of the former was James
King, but the latter positively refused to disclose
| his name, lest he should lose his work. lie and
others at the close of the meeting threatened yo'
lonce to the representatives of the press present,
| if the business was published, though the meet
| ing was not secret.
| The following resolution was unanimously
| agreed to-
| Resolved That in the opinion Of this meeting
| ii is advisable that the weavers and section hands
in the weaving department in Lowell form one
| union of themselves and asorecemmends all 9TH
er branches of the industry to do the same.
Mr.. Wish subsequently suggested that it would
be better to unite all together but Messrs. Gunton
| and King defended the previous action.
After the announcement that secret meeting,
exclusively for the members Of the new organila-
| ton to be held next Tuesday evening in
Wells Hall, when permanent officers would be
chosen, and that the fee for joining be fixed
at Is cts, the meeting adjourned.
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ROCkLAN
Gordon Interviewed TO Day.
sic st'ii Denies His emit.

RocA!ard, February %. The father and two
brothers Of the woman Gordon murdered, came to
! Thomaston to-day, and sought an interview with
Gordon with a view CT inducing him to make q
full and free confession. Gordon was very willing
TO converse and them, ana the interview lasted
three-quarters of hour, during which he con-
verscd freely with them upon matters which &C.
CURED at the time Of the MURDER before and after
the deed, but stoutly denied being guilty of the
murder for which he said he had no doubt he would
be hung tomorrow. Neither he nor Wagner have
any intimation of having been repricved, and 1t
will not be made known to them until tomorrow
forenoon. Chaplain Mason and Rev Mr.. Bean
visited them this afternoon. Gordon is very much
Frustrated, but Wagner is as hopeful as ever.
Democratic Caucus.
The democrats at large caucus this evening,
were unable to agree a candidate for mayor,
and adjourned till Tomorrow evening.
PORTLAND.
Portland, February -. Steamship MIorav;an,
Graham Liverpool. llth, arrived g. lI.3j
Personal.
Manage, IIjckson of the Grand Trunk Z r. is
IN town with lis suite, and probably somethi ug
viii lie consummated regarding the elevator.
Steamers Passed.
The Moravian reports that on the lith passed
Anchor Line steamer bound east the 18th. Sama-
tian the same the 18Th; White star steamer the
same.
Naturalization.
Fifteen hundred dollars have been .aised TO
natuIalze voters for the coming charter elections,
and one hundred naturalization papers have been
fled.
4 Brute.
Y warrant has been issued against Hugh Smith
of West Buxton, for brutal treatment to his insane
wife, lately reported.
That Elevator.
The Mayor says that nothing Will be done about
the wharf and elcuator until tomorrow.
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WASHINGTON.
III arine Disaster.

Washington, February %. The following was
received at o'clock this afternoon, to-day at the
Signal Office from Squam Beach
|,rhe Queen (aground) has q cabin and 81
Storage passengers; tonnage, 444; crew. 100;
cargo general Lays easy, dead south, about 200
wards from the shore, one mile north OF this sta
lion; wind south and gentle sea. Now land
ing passengers and baggage no lives have been
lost.
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PENNSYLV ANA.


Pottsvle, February rs. The reward of $4,000
offered some time since by President Gowan of the
Philadelphia & Reading Railroad for information
to lead to the arrest and conviction of the pei
son who set fire to the shaft frame of the Nam
moth Wen Coal and Iron Company, mas not had
Is vet obtained who carried fire in the east Norwe
gan shaft last night igniting portion of the pow
der and nitro glycerine, which was discovered i'm
mediatey before any destruction of life and prop
erty. There were many workmen down in the
shaft.
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HAIR GOODS.

Having purchased hair goods from the bank
rupt stock Of one Of the largest firms in New
York, am preparedto sell switches, curls &C.,
&C., at considerable under the regular prices.
These goods cannot he procured again at such
prices where sold. Mrs. NJ. P. WEBSTER,
+tf l5s Water Street.
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NEW fiAMPSfIlIiE.
Municipal Affairs.

Manchester, February .. The city council this
evening passed the general appropriation bin for
during the wear 1870 A direct tax of S30J, 0O) is
levied, and other sources OF income TO the city,
raised the total amount TO S3GS,0oO TO he OK
pended.
Rainy weather accompanied by dense fog has
prevailed most of the time for two days, and the
snow is rapidly disappearing.
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FROM CALIFORNIA.
Bender.

San Francisco, February %. A despatch from
Florence, Arizona, states that the man recently
arrested as Bender, the Arkansas murderer, es-
capped from his guards on the 18th inst, and wan
dered in the mountains for four days, but was
driven by starvation to come in, when he was re-
captured near Florence. He gives his name as
Henry Derschmiller and is very reticent. He an
swers exactly the description Of Bender.
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Republican Mass Meeting.

Nashua, February .. Major J. F. Briggs Of
Manchester, and Hon. T. II. Ella of Rochester,
addressed the republicans in City Hall to night
Briggs speech was entirely on State matters, and
he eNcoriated the. democratic party for partisan
legislation and ignoring reforms. Fla discussed
the Louisiana question, repeating substantially
I.ogan's and Conklings argument. There was 4
filll house and much enthusiasm.
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RESUMPTION OF business.

I.aconia, February D. Pitman, Tilton L Co..
hosiery manufacturers, whose mill was burned on
the Sth inst will at once resume operations, hay-
ing rented portion OF the Thomas mill for fiu
ishng purposes. They viii Go their spinning n:
the Ashlou factory.
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Cincinnati Produce Market.

Cincinnati, Feb. 25. 1875.
PoRK-frm, at $lS 7a9ls u.s..
IARD-steam Is Seals so; kettle, H-a--.
BULK MEATS-shoulders "a G.; clear rib sides
9Aa-; clear sides lOh g..
Observation-Disclosures s-g7T; clear rib sides 1913
a; clear sides Ia o..
WHISKEY-l0T-a.
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FOUND AT LAsr!-A remedy that not only re-
lieves but cures Consumption, as well as coughs,
colds, bronchitis, throat, influenza, &c. The
remedy to which We allude is DR.. Wistar's Balsam
of Wild Cherry, prepared by Seth w. Fowle x
Son, Boston. 80 cents and 81 bottle, large bot
ties much the cheaper. feb22- tSwlw
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CORNETS, ALTOS, BARI
TONES, BASES,

And all other Band Instruments.
Violins, Violas, Violoncellos, Double
Bases, and all Orchestral and Solo Instru.
ments. Splendid Large Music Boxes Prices
from $50 to 5000.
DRUMS AND FLIES for the Soldiers. The best
GUITARS for Guitar players. In fact all musical
instruments in common use, of best material, inn
ported or manufactured, and of reasonable prices.
Also all things needed to replace lost parts Of in.
struments, Violin and Guitar strings and all Musi.
cal Merchandise. For sale by
JIG. HAYNES h CO.
Opp. Court House, 80 COURT ST.. Be ste.
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Sprsns are thoroughly cured-if there be not
extensive lesion-by thoroughly using Renne's
Pain-klling Magic Oil. 1t is also good for other
pains and aches 1t san excellent family remedy
Try bottle. eb2i-t&wlw
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{. 3. Davis, Esq, manager OF the Higganum
Co., of Conn, was in town yester-
day, and the guest of Senator Atwood at the
Mansion House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-02-26

The state officials authorized to enforce the tax
on railroads and insurance companies, have been
empowered by the executive council to employ
neccssary counsel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-02-26

During the session just closed, the President of
the Senate, Hon. E. F. Webb, one of the Senators
from this county, exhibited the same excellent
ability as presiding officer, that characterized
him while Speaker of the House, and fairly won
the sentiments of the resolution and the remarks
made the closing evening of the session.
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DEATH TO ALL MEN

is sure If they be sufferers from Youthful indscre
ton or Excess, $. This cause and cure of all Ner
vous Debility, Spermatol rhGa Loss OF Vitality aud
Power, and causes which unfit for marriage. with
the symptoms which de eignate Self Abuse. with lis
attendant evils, are all fully explained in book
ofLecturcs; and every young or old man shonhi
have n copy. Sent free upon the receipt OF stamps
for mailing aud sel,-aidressed envelope Pub
lishcd by authority OF the MASS. NET. INsTr
TUTE, l53 Conrt ST., Boston.
\. b. This class of Diseases speciality.
3mi5
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1t is certainly remarkable that Speaker Thomas
was present on every day of the recent session,
and therefore there was no necessity for the cleo
ton Of Speaker pro TEN. on any occasion. This
shows n faithfulness to duty that is truly com
mendable, and accounts in great measure for the
prompt despatch of business.
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The Alabama Claims.
Weather Probabilities for To-day.

For New England and the Middle States
rising barometer, north and northwest winds
cooler, cloudy and clear wrather
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THE GREAT CAUSE OF
Human Misery,
just Published, in Sealed Envelope.
Price six cents.

just t,hbisheu, IN u Sealed Envelope
Price six cents.
A Lecture on the Nature, Treatasen
~ ness, or Spelmatorrhea, induced by
Sell-Abuse, Involuntary Emissions,
Impotency, Nervous Debility, and Imlediments 10
Marriage generally; Consumption, Epilepsy, and
Fits Mental and Physical Ineapacty &c.-By
ROBERT j. CULVEkWEIL, NJ. D., author OF the
Green Book" &c.
The W orldn crowned author, in this admirable
Lecture clearly proves from his own experience
that the awful consequences OF Self Abuse may be
efIectuay removed Without medicine, and without
dangerous surgical operations, bOugies instru
mcnts, rings, or cordiais: pointing out IL mode vi
cure at once certain and etlec,ual, by which every
sufferer, matter What his condition may be- may
cure himself cheaply, privately and radically.
AI-This Lee t..re sill prove a boon 10 thousands
and thousands.
Sent under seal, in plain envelope, 10 any al,
dress, on receipt OF six cents, OF two postage
stamps.
Address the Puhli:her-,
CHAS. J. c. MILNE & CO.,
1917 Bow~ry, New York; Post OMee Box,
45S6.
1880
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NORTH CAROLINA.
Marine Disaster.

Morehead City, February "a The schooner
Charles f. Gibson, from Fayal for Boston, with
cargo of oranges, went ashore at o'clock this
morning half mile west of Fort Macon. Her
rudder IS split from the post and it is doubtful if
she will be got of.
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Pardon has been granted by the Governor and
'ouncil, to James McCame Of New Brunswick, a
onvict in the State Prison for larceny.
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To THE AFFLICTED. No matter under what
form of sickness you labor, there is one great
iginates 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 stimulants. The best
Blood Purifier ever discovered is DIR. Makers
famous VINEGAR BITTERs. compounded by SIM
pie herbs. feb3-t &w4w
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CONNECTICUT.
Fire..

Cheshire, February %. The Rugg company.
tool factory was burned last night; loss, $4,000
A large number of people were thrown out Of
employment.
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local anu State Mems.

The executive council adjourned yesterday, to
March 49,
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Nominations by the President.

The President sent the following nominations
to the Senate to-day:
George Northington, Consul at Client.
John c. Whitney, Surveyor Of Customs, at Al
Albert I. Freeman and nineteen others to be
Midshipmen.
Brevet- Col John Green, Major of the LIST Cav
airy, to be Brig. General by Brevet, for good con-
duct in the Modoc campaign.
Brevet-Col. w. H. Brown, Captain of the 9Th
Cavalry, to be Brig General by Brevet
Brevet- Col G. NJ. Randall, Captain of the 23d
Infantry, to be Brig General BY Brevet.
Brevet Lieu't-Co James Burns, Captain Of the
9Th Cavalry, to be Colonel BY Breyet, and other
military promotions.
Congressional Committee.
The Senate committee on privileges and cleo
tons held meeting this morning, and discussed
the Arkansas question at some length, but came
to no conclusion thereon. 1t may be, however,
predicted that the committee will take no action
in the matter during the present session OF Con-
gress.
Customs Receipts.
The customs receipts at the ports below named,
" New York, ss,2s9,253
Boston, 3ZS,lIJ
Philadelphia, 235,764
Baltimore, ll4,46S
The Internal Revenue receipts to-day were
SA4 1902.
The Alabama Claims.
In the Court of Commissioners of Alabama
Claims, to-day, case No. l26, NJ. w. McCheeney
vs. the United States, on the final hearing, was
submitted upon the testimony offered by claimant,
and Judgment was rendered in the sum Of 81, 253,
with interest from the 10th day of January, 1864.
This was a claim for the loss of goods ON board
the Electric Spark at the time of her capture and
destruction by the Florida
Cases Nos 356, 357 and 3jS are set down for to-
morrow.