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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-02-05
The Nhiskey Tax.
Congressional Proceedings.

SENATE.
Thursday, February t.
Mr.. Anthony Of Rhode Island, from the COM
mttce on printing, reported favorably on the reso-
lutions to print statements of the court of claims
in regard to judgments rendered. and the annual
report of the commissioner Of patents.
Passed.
Mr.. Edmunds introduced bill to amend tn act
to establish uniform custom of bankruptcy
throughout the United States.
Referred to the committee on Judiciary.
Mr.. Pratt, from the committee on pensions, re-
ported with amendments, the Senate bill amending
the pension law to remove the disability of those
who having participated in the rebellion have since
its termination enlisted in the army OF the United
States and become disabled.
Placed on the calender.
Mr.. Washburn of Massachusetts,, from the com
mittee on claims, reported with an amendment
the Senate bill to pay the First National bank Of
st. Adams, VT, 1885,, 1t being the amount Of
United States notes held by the said bank as the
financial agent of the nited States, forcibly taken
away by the raiders from Canada, on the 10Th Of
Oct, 1864.
Placed on the calender
A number of bills from the committee on claims
were passed, including the Senate bill for the re-
lief of Peasley and McClay of Nashua, y. H.,
and the House bill for the relief of n. NJ DUN: lie
of Massachusetts.
Mr.. Logan from the committee on military al
fairs, reported back the House bill to provide for
the relief of persons suffering fom the ravageS of
grasshoppers.
Passed.
On motion of Mr.. Morton the Senate proceeded
to the consideration CT the concurrent resolution
to repeal the 22d Joint rule, and he modified the
resolution for its appeal so to provide that the
rule shall read mo objections to the reception
and counting any electoral vote or votes from any
State shall be valid, unless such objection is sus-
| tanned by an affirmative vote of the two Houses.
After discussion it was referred to the COM
mittee on privileges and elections
Adjourned
HOUSE.
Mr.. Scofeld, from the committee on naval al-
fairs, made unanimous report, acquittng Mr..
Stowell, of Virginia, of the charges made against
him OF selling a naval cadetshp and the report
was agreed to-
The IIonse at ) 40, took recess till 10 o'clock
tomorrow morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-02-05
WI>CON SIN.
Fire..

Racine, February 4. The Taylor Hall building
used for a collegiate department of the Racine
College, an Episcopal institution, was burned this
morning. Little was saved. The college library
and apparatus were destroyed, and many students
were compelled to leave the buildings in their
night clothes.
DR.. DeKoven's private library and the effects,
were saved. The total loss is 100000 insurance
$40, 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-02-05
ESOTA.
Senatorial.

ST. Paul, February 4. The following is the vote
for United States Senator, on Joint ballot in the
legislature to-day;
Ramsey, ~
Locklan, II
Davis, 81
Pillsbu:y, 8
Scott,
Davis received hi, largest vote to-day. His ac-
cessions were from the democratic side, bat it Is
not believed he will get votes enough from that
any other source to elect him
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-02-05

The Lecture in the Library course, this evening
at Granite Hail. will be given by Prof. \. c. Her
rick, Of our own State, scholarly gentleman and
careful observer. The lecturer has spent one sea-
son amid the interesting scenes of Egypt and the
Holy Land, and will undoubtedly describe the re-
cent excavations made in that region. The lecture
will begin at s o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-02-05

correspondent in Somerset county writes that
that the election of the defaulting County Treas
urer, was not so much the fault of 'reformers", so
called, as it 1.-THE expression of the feelings Of
an enraged people by the passage of the shire
town gag law, forced upon them by Il republican
legislature and sanctioned by the republican TX
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-02-05

The driver of the stage from Weeks Mills to
this city, killed his horse while driving to this city,
yesterday morning. The horse got into the deep
snow, and in laundering about to get out, persisted
from over.cxertion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-02-05
CANADA.
Terrible Accidents by an Avalanche
Many Persons Killed.

Quebec, February 4. A large piece of rock fell
yesterday at Cape Blanc, crushing number Of peo-
pie 80 far eight bodies have been found.
LATER.
Shortly after o'clock last night, an avalanche
of snow from Cape Diamond came crushing down
OH on atwo-story wooden house occupied by q
se bs
and child named Hetherington. in the ruins
Up to II o'clock p. n. only the body of Mrs. Glib
son had heen recovered. 1t is supposed the re-
msinder are also dead.
Fire.
Montreal, February 4. The machine shop and
engine house of the Montreal, Chambley & Sorel
Raill sd at Sorcl, was burned last night; loss,
49,, Zoo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-02-05
CONN ECTICUT.
Obituary.

Norwich February /. Ex-Governor and Sena-
tor William A. Buckingham, died at his home in
this city at few minutes past midnight tonight.
Mr.. Buckingham was the Governor of the State
from 1858 to 1866, and Senator for six years end
ing with the present Congress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-02-05

The editor of the Gardiner journal has made a
call upon Mr. Spear, the victim Of the late terrible
accident. He is very cheerful and is thankful that
it is as well with him as it =. lie says he shall go
on with the business. Thinks he will not lose his
sight-and already has some hands contriyed which
will be better than no hands. People who with
good eyes and hands are suffering with the blues,
had better see Mr.. Spear, and take a lesson in
looking on the bright side OF things
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-02-05
Municipal Affairs.
RHODE ISLAND.
A Murder.

Providence, February 4. Patrick McGee, aged
80, was shot through the lung this afternoon, in
Peter Mitchels saloon, on Eddy street, and will
probably die. He sitting on a barrel, watch
ing friendly tussle between two men, when one
of the combatants becoming angry drew pistol
which was discharged, he says accidentally the
ball hitting McGce.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-02-05
IOWA.
Snow Bound.

Dubuque, February. special despatch states
that the last westward bound train on the
Iowa Central Railroad was stuck fast in a snow
drift, about 10 miles from Dubuque, and the thirty
passengers were without food or fuel. This morn
ing relief train was started out to render them
assistance. Terrible snow storms have prevailed
in that section for three days, the thermometer
ranging from q to 26 degrees below zero.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-02-05

The Superintendent Of the Augusta gas works
stopped his paper yesterday, because we alluded
to the miserable gas he is furnishing his patrons.
lie has no particular need of newspaper with no
gas to read it by. We recommend that he pat in
kerosenc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-02-05
ILLINOIS.
Fire.

Fire.
Chicago, February 4. Frisbys hay press, at
the corner of Wright and Morgan streets, was
burned last night; loss $4,000.
Episcopal Convention.
The Episcopal convention of the diocese of Hi
nois organized to-day, with DIR. Samuel Chase as
President.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-02-05

The Bangor Amateur Minstrel Troupe has been
invited, by numerously signed card, to give an
entertainment in Belfast
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-02-05

We are glad to announce lecture by Mrs. Abba
Goold Woolson, the eminen. lady lecturer, TO be
given at Granite Hall on Wednesday evening CT
next week. in which she will describe the won-
derful valley Of the sierras. This lecture re-
Gently given in Boston, and received very com.
mandatory notices from the most critical papers
OF that city. The story was told in glowing, elp-
quent words, and her descriptions Of scenery were
pronounced superb. Mrs. Woolson ia daughter
of the Hon. William Gooll, Senator from Cum
berland county. Mrs. Woolson hopes to be pres
ent at the Woman's suffrage Convention On Fri
day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-02-05
BANGOR.
Sudden Death.

Bangor, February 4. Mrs. Luther Cutter fell
dead in Temperance Hall this evening from heart
disease.
Funeral of General Hersey.
Tie funeral Of the late Hon. Samuel F. Iersev
will be deferred till the first of next week in order
to allow time for the arrival Of one of the sons
from the northwest.
State Agricultural College.
The members Of the State Agricultural Com
mittee arrived here from Augusta this evening"
and to morrow they will make their annual visit
Of inspection to the State College of Agriculture
and Mechanic Arts az Orono.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-02-05
Weather Probabilities Tor To-day.

For New England and the Middle States,
rising barometer, lower followed by higher TEN
perature, diminishing northwest to southwest
winds and generally clear weather.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-02-05

We are requested to give notice that on account
Of the lyceum lecture the young peoples meeting
the Baptist church, will be omitted this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-02-05
NEBRA SkA
II abroad Accident.

Omaha, February f. The westward bound pas
sengcr train on the Midland Pacific Railroad, last
night, was thrown down An embankment by the
breaking of rail, near Bennett, Neb. The bag
gage and passenger cars were completely wreck
cd, and several passengers badly wounded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-02-05
local anu State Menus,

1t was the wife of Stephen and not Seth Clail-,
whose leg was broken the other day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-02-05
FOR El(.N.
SPAIN.

spain.
Madrid, February 1. General Lama has defeat
cd and captured the Carist leader, General Agara.
England.
London, February 4. A Berlin despatch to the
Cologne Gazette, says Prince Bismarck is suffer
ing from mel yous affection. 1t is rumored among
members of the upper house that the Prince in
tends to retire shortly after his Goth birthday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-02-05
tAarrifD.

In Chelsea, Dec. 18th, by stephen Cobb, Esq
William L. Gray to Miss Frances Maddox, both of
Chelsea.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-02-05
Difn.

Ia Gardiner 10th ut suddenly of heart disease
Jacob Stafford, aged about 60 years.
In Pittston, 18th ut.. Jennie j., wife OF OWL ID.
Wyman, and daughter of William and Louise
Keene, aged 20 years and months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-02-05
FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL.
New York Money Market.

New York Money Market.
New York, Feb. 1, 1873
EVENING REPORT.
Money easy. "a as per cent. on call Sterling
exchanhe dnll and heavy. 4ssha4S9 for demand
and 4sGa4s5ia for 90 days. Gold opened atll4la
aud closed at ll4l4. HUSTON receipts 1929. COS.
The Assistant Treasurer paid $ls6 900 nnteresl
and siCs,N in redemption OF bonds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-02-05
United states SKIES (coupons,, 1881

Cincinnati Produce Market.
Cincinnati, Feb. 4, 1875.
POKk-lull, at 40 00al9 Is.
LARD-steam IL Aal3 50a; Kettle, AeA.
BULK MEATS-shoulders 6fe2s; clear rib sides
9hd-; clear sides 100.
BACON-shOulders So; clear rib sides io's
81; clear sides l0h8ll.
WHISkEY-94-d.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-02-05
SAVINGS BANK

Organised in lS4e.
TRUSTEES Thomas Lambard, Jas. W. North
ARENAS Libbey, VIM. S. Badger Sam'l Titcomb.
OFFICE-In Savings Bank Building, liza Water
st. Bank open daily, from A. Nj. to p. NJ, and
from to 40 p. NJ. Saturday Evenings, from TO
$50 O'Clock.
Deposits of any amount received from one dollar
upwards, and interest payable twice year, FEB.
and Aug. Interest not drawn out ID added 70 the
deposit, thus making COMPOUND INTEREST.
Interest begins on the first day Of each month.
Money deposited or before the feaiA day OF each
month, will draw interest from the first day Of the
same month.
aS-The law passed by the last Legislature
e1pfs from muaiciDai taratioa all deposits in Saw
ings Banks. Under this law, this Baak tciu guar
dntes to depostQrs interest at the rate OF elk per
cent. payable semi-annually, FREE IRON TAXES.
No returns of names OF depositors are required
10 be made to State or town authorities, and all
counts are held by this Bank to be strictly prieGfs
and confidential.
Married women and persons under age can de.
post money in their own names, so that IL can be
drawn only by themselves, or on their order.
Especial advantages afforded TO Executors,
Guardians, Trustees, aud others having 10 charge
Trust Funds.
wM. 4. SMITH. Treasurer.
Augusta April "a, 1874. f&wu
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-02-05
Funeral of General Hersey.
State Agricultural College.
MASSACHUSETTS,.
More Strikes.

Fall River February t. The wcavers of No.
Tecumseh Mills, who struck yesterday on account
of not getting their wages, it being their regular
pay day, went TO work this morning on the assur-
ance that they would be paid tomorrow. An
other strike came of at noon to-day at the Richard
Bowden Mil, owing TO threat that any nsubor
dnate or dissatisfied weaver would be instantly dis
charged. One weaver was discharged as the help
alleges for TO good reason ard they therefore
struck The question comes before the committee
Of the Weavers Union tonight and they will de-
eide what is to be done. The help now absolutely
refuse to submit to any compromise. A committee
to-day waited upon the retail merchants and others
for contributions to the funds OF the union, ana
obtained considerable money. The MAYOR how
ever, when applied to, while receiving the appli-
Giants with courtesy, expressed his disapproval of
this strike, and declined TO give his name, saving
lie had himself been working man ali his life,
and when business was depres sed, had had his
wages reduced, but continued to work and quietly
awaited the return Of better times, ard advised
them to persue the same course.
Municipal Affairs.
Boston, February 1. The CITY Council tonight
voted to appropriate : $4,000 for what is known
as the Sudbury River Scheme, for increasing fa-
cities for supplying the city with water, by con-
Quoting water from Sudbury river to Chestnut
Hill reservoir at Brooklinc. The suhjeci has been
fruitful of long and heated discussion
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-02-05
DIR. l.. A, EDMINsTER,

Magnetic Physician and Healer of Diseases by Tic
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 u A. NJ, and 2 and P. NJ. His success
as a healer of disease has been guaranteed by
cral cases in this city. He has also clairvoyant
power, but not to be used to crafty worldly curl
osity. 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 sickly children will
do well TO consult the Doctor. Nervous prosra-
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
u Take warning and do something in time.
Terms for treatment at Office, Sl at home Of
patient, $500. Consultation free. jan20ttf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-02-05
The Mon sfer Concert.

Gilmore has given Boston the great musical
jubilee Of the century, and on the 9th of this
month he will give Louisville the grandest
cert ever attempted in the West. He and his
hundred performers are engaged for the last gift
concert of the Library, which gives place on that
day. This will be fitting finale to the series of
brilliant successes which have characterized the
Library Drawings. Like everything else which
emanates from this source, the closing concert
will be the greatest of its kind ever given in
city Of this size. The concert is for the benefit of
the ticket-holders, and admission can only be had
BY showing ticket or part thereof at the door.
That enemy of mankind, Consumption, can be
cured but it is far better TO prevent the cruel dis
ease from fastening itself on the system, by the
timely use of a remedy like DR.. Wistars Balsam
of Wild Cherry. so cts. and 81 bottle, large bot
ties much the cheaper. febl-t&wlw
Sir Humphrey Davy became known to eminence
by his brilliant discoveries in chemical philosophy
and Kenne by using chemical philosophy to dis
cover Renne's Pain Killing Magic OIL, one of the
very best remedies for pain ever used by mankind.
Try il in the family. teb3-t&wlw
To THE AFFLICTED. No matter under wha;
form of sickness you labor, there is great
truth you should keep in mind All disease
iginates in an impure condition OF the blood. Pu-
rify that and the disease must depart; but you
cannot purify the blood by the OF poison Gus
drugs, and exhaustive stimulants The best
Blood Purifier ever discovered is DR.. WAIKER's
famous VINEGAR BITTERs, compounded by sim
pie herbs. feb3-tSwiw
"CUT THIS ouT.n-No one who has ever used
Dr. Morris Syrup of Tar, Wild Cherry and ltore.
hound. will be without it. AS remedy for all
throat and lung diseases. cure for cronp and pre-.
ventive of consumption, it has no equal. Acts like
a charm in Whooping Cough. 1t is safe, speedy,
and sure. Pleasant TO the taste and contains NJ
opium other dangerous drug. Trial bottles 10
cents Call and Inquire about 1t OF Partridge Bros.
or l.. y. Ttcomb in Augusta, or W. X. Ballard,
fisliowe.s 1orris Heritage Philadelphia, Pro-
prleors octl1-teodly
For bronchitis and all diseases of the throat and
lungs use Adamsons Botanic Cough Balsam. II
cures every time. For sale by all druggists.
feb3-teod&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-02-05

Smokers and dealers in cigars will do well to
notice the card of Estabrook & Eaton, Boston.
These gentlemen have been long and widely
known, for their liberal and fair dealing, and ey-
1ls
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Balls md Parties.

During January and February, Mrs. NJ. P.
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 mll-
merry and fancy goods. ljs Water ST., Augusta,
Me. jan6-ttf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-02-05
Personal.

John S. Sayward, E.4., CT Bedford, Mass, for
merly one Of the proprietors Of the Journal, is
stopping in the city day or two He i in excel
lent health doesn't grow old biz, bat continues
at the age Of II.
Rev. Arthur Deering, formerly OF Richmond, is
editing the Pittsfell On. H. Times.
Rev. DIR. Weber Of kent> Ili!l il dang orou,ly
III.
a. +. Drinkwater, E.q., Of the Ei!-wota Amer
lean, is in the city.
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Meteorological.

Meteorological.
January was remarkable for uniform steady
cold. But once did The. thermometer rise to the
freezing point--on the 29th-when it reached
32.5' There is but one January on record, 1862,
where the maximum did not exceed this. The
minimum-20e-hss been equaled or exceeded no
less than l6 times.
The mean heat Of Januaiy fer SO years is
1872; this year, l0360 being 7.6l9 colder than
the mean, and the coolest on record except JAN
uary 1874, which was 7.0Ss. The minimum
column adds up 10. The mean moisture of the
month is 8 "a inches; this year, 29i; deficiency
of 04 inches. 4 remarkable feature of the
month There was rain, and for the third
month in succession no aurora was observed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-02-05

Moisture, rain and melted snow, 2.94 in. snow
30 inches; fair days, Il; foul, :; variable, I;
aurora observed 0; snow fell on IA days; rain 0 !;
days of sleighing, al days river closed 81 nights
at or below zero, 10. This number has been ex-
ceeded but once, in 1874. when it was II times.
Lat. 44' 10 minutes SO seconds. Long. 69a As
minutes 20 seconds q. in Gardner .I0uraal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-02-05

Twecd's Quarters.

Thomas Burk, recently convict at Blsckwelrs
Island has furnished a correspondent of the Her.
aid with circumstancial account of how Tweed
is cared for there, showing he has the best of
erything, and intmatng that the wardens and all
other officials are bribed in one way or another TO
minister 10 his comfort and provide him with lux
uIics.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-07-21
Personal.

WILL Mr.. J. N. Morton, who adver-
tises COW taken up, state what road be
lives on? Address o. j., APPEAL office.
Mr.. JOSEPH G. FARRELL, an aged
and widely-known citizen of Holly
Springs, Mississippi, died st his home
in that town Monday night.
Mr.. JOE NJ. STONE, formerly Of this
city, but engaged in planting at Fort
Penney, Arkansas, is in the city. He
has an excellent crop and gives a cheer
full account of the prospects in that Sec
ton of Arkansas.
A LARGE number of ladies and gen.
tlemen assembled in st. PETERS Catholic
cathedral last evening to witness the
nuptisls Of Miss Kate LOnegan, Of this
city, and Mr.. Charles l.. B. DenisOn, q
well-known young merchant. Rev.
Father Edelen performed the marriage
ceremony, end the newly married cOu-
pie were warmly congratulated by their
numerous friends.
OUR former fellOw-citizen, J. A.
Wigs, but now Of Forrest City, Arkan-
sas, was in the city yesterday, and most
cordially welcomed by his numerous
friends. He reports the same unvarying
account as to the crop prospects. Mr..
Wigs says the cotton is unsurpassed
around Forrest City, and that the citizens
are discussing as to how they can secure
the ears of corn after they are matured.
Some propose to climb up to the ears by
ladders, and others propose to shoot
them off with their rifles.