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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-03-27

We hope to see large attendance at the tenn
perance meetings to be held in this city, to-mor-
row afternoon and evening, under the auspices Of
the reformed men. This movement is taking
deep hold upon drinking men in all parts of the
State, who are signing what is called the ''iron-
clad" pledge, and who go out as earnest mission
aries seeking to rescue their brothers who are
welded to their cups. Let all the people turn out
TO the meetings tomorrow. The meeting in the
afternoon will be held IA the Methodist church, to
be addressed by Osgood and others; and in the
evening a grand mass meeting will be held in
Granite Hall, the proprietors of which have tend
cred its use, free charge. The Augusta Reform
Club which has done noble service in the past,
will be fully revived and organized for effective
work. Let there be grand rally. There will be
temperance prayer meeting at the hall from half
past six to half past seven.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-03-27
Bowdoin College Notes.

The next number of the Bowdoin Orient will be
the last issued by the editors Of the senior class.
The first number Of the new volume will appear
the first of the summer term edited by the board
already selected from the Junior class The Orient
states that active measures now being taken to
have all the living members of the class OF 20
present at the semi-centennial celebration of the
class which occurs on the next commencement
A series of match games are now being played
between the Kingston and Bowdoin chess clubs.
Black rs, and S. c. Whitmore 10 represent the
Bowdoins. The first game was won by the Bow
doins and the second is now in progress.
Prof. Young is now giving very interesting
course of lectures of Philosophy to the Junior
class.
The Faculty have voted to cut down several
large trees on the delta by doing which the out
field of the base ball grounds will be greatly inn
proved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-03-27

The Governor and Council yesterday received a
communication from the officers Of the European
& North American Railroad, saying that they
could not accept the proposition submitted in re-
gard to the title in the State lands, and proposing
slight notifications. Their counsel, Mr.. Stetson,
will appear before the council to-day, with the
proposals of the European company. 1t is under
stood that the changes will be but slight, and that
the agreement originally submitted will be sub
stantially adopted. The council will adjourn f.
nally at noon to-day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-03-27
Summary OF Religious Intelligence.

Rev. Mr.. Twart of Buxton Centre has accepted
call to become pastor of the Free Baptist church
at White Rock and Little Falls, and has entered
upon his work in this new field OF labor.
There is a revival in Searsport under the aus
spices of the Congregational church. Quite
number have been added to the church.
Rev. Mr.. Battles of Bangor has very large
congre cation at the Universalist church in Exc
ter.
Bishop Nicely recently administered the right of
confirmation to several candidates at the ST. Johns
Episcopal church in Bangor.
The Baptists of Hallowell have an eye on stu
dent of the graduating class at Newton, who they
hope to secure as pastor of their church.
Rev. Mr.. Rowell, of Bddeford, who went to
California for his health, last January, has re-
turned very much improved, and has resumed his
duties as pastor of the Free Baptist church.
The Adventists at Searsport, predict the end Of
a.lthings on the 10Th of next month.
Rev. Or. Smaller of Portland, last Sunday er-
tered upon his twenty-se cond year of service as
pastor of the FIRST Baptist church in Portland
One of the Biddeford city clergymen has lost
but one sermon in fifteen years.
| A growing AMI encouraging religious iu.er-
est exists in the Baptist church in Paris in conse-
quence of which special meetings are being held.
The Unversalist parish in Calais is alive and
earnestly engaged in the good work, under the
direction of Rev. Mr.. Knowlon, its pastor. Its
ladies have recently had supper in their yestry,
| and sale Of aprons etc., which yielded seventy
dollars after expenses were paid
| The committee of the Baptist society in Water
vile have advertised for proposals for building OF
| the new church.
The Second adventists of Bangor had baptism
| recently.
The Universalist Society in Pittsfield have re-
Gently given very successful festival the net re-
ceipts of which were 500.
| Rev. II. Lindsey, lately pastor of the Baptist
church in Buckfed has accepted call to the
pastorate Of the Baptist church in Central City.
Colorado, and will enter upon his labors on the
| last Sunday in March.
Mrs S. A. D. Bailey of Cambridge Me-, began
some twelve years ago with class Of seven boys
in Sabbath school. The little fellows at the time
| were only from six to nine years of age. During
all this time Mrs. Bailey has kept the class togeth-
err and they have been very punctual IN attend
ance. They are all living but one and still mem
bers of the class. Each has made respectable
young man, and nearly all have taught school.
SuNNYsIDE.-The friends of the Rev. j. r.
Chalmers met at the parsonage at Wilton, on Tues
| day evening, bringing with them money and
miscellaneous articles to the amount of $25.-The
Pensioners and other friends of Rev. w. S. Nc
intire, pastor of the NJ. E. Church at Denmark,
| held donation party at his residence Thursday
evening of last week. Singing and social enjoy
ment were the order of the time, and the affair
was highly pleasurable to the people in general
and to the pastor in particular, who was the re-
cipient of generous donation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-03-27
Rhode Island Republican STATE
Convention.
Hon. Henry Lepitt, of Providence
Nominated for Governor.

Providence, March %. The republican State
convention, which met at II o'clock yesterday
morning, was in session all night, and at seven
O'Clock this morning nominated Henry Lepitt of
Providence for Governor by just the requisite
nations were:
Lieut.. Governor Henry L. Lisson
Secretary of State j. NJ. Alderman
Attorney General Willard Sayles
Treasurer Samuel Clark
Tho last three are the present ncumbents. The
chief reason Of the prolonged struggle was the op
position of the temperance men to Mr.. Lepnt.
The prohibition State convention meets Monday
and the democratic convention tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-03-27

Many of our readers will remember Benjamin
Rowe Of Boston, formerly of this city, and son Of
Oren Rowe. He has been taking trip down in
Alabama, and the Estate Journal" Of Montgom-
cry has these pleasant and deserving words of
our BENJAMIN. They show that Southerners ap-
preciate thoroughly live and honorable Northern
men:
1--WE were pleased to meet Benz. Rowe, Esq, Of
Boston, who is visiting d. p. West, the oyster
man. He is looking through the South with a
view to making an investment, and may locate IN
this city. We only wish there fifty thousand
such men in Alabama to-day and it would not be
long till the number would be doubled, and our
cities would be filed with busy people, our lands
blooming like a garden, our mountains glowing
with the light of furnaces
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-03-27

TENTH DAYS Proceedings.
Bangor, March 26. IL the Carson trial to-day
the testimony of George Carson, Jr. was concluded
and Mrs. Carson, wife Of the prisoner, was being
examined at the hour Of adjournment The boy
underwent rigid cross examination without
breaking down, and Mrs. Carson will probably &C.
cupy the entire day tomorrow.
Crusaders.
The womans crusade of this city celebrated
the first anniversary Of their organization to-day,
holding meetings morning, afternoon and evening,
closing with mass temperance meeting in No
rembega Hall, where addresses were delivered by
prominent clergymen and others. The secretary
reported that during the past year 1853 persons
have signed the pledge
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PORTLAND.

An Inhuman Husband Arrested for
Beating his Wife.
Portland March 26. Mrs. Mcdonald, living on
Monroe street, was found this morning in dam
gerous situation, from beating given by her hus-
band last night. The officers are looking for her
husband.
LATER.
Mcdonald returned to his house this forenoon
and beat his wife again because doctor was call
ed. He is now in custody
Arrived.
Steamship George Cromwell arrived here to-
night from New York, some twenty hours late.
She passed through Vineyard Sound and reports
the ice apparently as thick as at any time during
the winter, rendering navigation dangerous.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-03-27
Chicago Produce Market.

Chicago, March IS, 1875.
Flour-steady-extra spring 50a4 49,
Wheat-No. , spring cash Ola; jan. 9i3sa-i
Apl. 9i4a-; May 595ea.
Corn No. 2 mixed, cash, G7}s g19: May, 76Ha
7ji4 Jun G73saX Apl.
Oats-No. 2. 53-a53 cash; May, 59%a-; -a55'.
Apl.; I3saI Mar.
Rye-No. 2 97aa.
Barley-No. spring l05al05 cash; ltja- Mar;
l02aH Apl
Dressed Hogs-9 00aS So.
Pclk-20 0-al9 So cash; ale 95- Apl.; 20.20-
20 90 May.
Lard-I3 s5al3 s7lz cash - s5al3 s7t8 Apl, IA 05
ala G2h May.
Bulk Meats shoulders 7Ka short rib mid,
lO4a; short clear mid all.
Hams 10 lbs average +.
Whskey-ll2all2.
Freights-CorD To Buffalo, Liza; wheat do ~
Recepts-lI 600 flour; 105. coo wheat; 80 900 corn
5000 oats; 600 rye: IL 900 barley.
Shipments - 1909 hour; 1000 wheat; 5000
corn. ID 600 oats; 5000 barley. 900 rye.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-03-27

Services on Easter day tomorrow in St. Mark 5
church will be at $50 and 1890 A. NJ, and at 3,
Sunday school service) and - p. NJ.
The usual weekly union meeting will be omitted
tomorrow, and the temperance meeting at the
Methodist church will be held in its stead Ad-
dresses may be expected from all our city clergy
men.
Rev. Mr.. Sanderson Of this city, and Rev. Mr..
Jaques of Ilallowell, preach on exchange.
The PRAYER meetings at the different churches
will be omitted to- morrow evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-03-27
A Raid into Texas and Americans
taken Prisoners.
The City of Corpus Christie Apprehend.
ing an Invasion.

New Orleans, March o. The Galveston News
special from Corpus Christie. dated to-day, p. m :,
says that large body of armed MeXicans attack
ed several ranches, about miles from that city,
and robbed one store, taking several Americans
prisoners. Intense excitement prevails, as an in
vasion Of the city is apprehended. All the citizens
are arming.
General Augur arrived to-day from Texas and
will take command of this department tomorrow,
relieving General Emory, who leaves for Wash
ington on Saturday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-03-27
INDIANA.


Jacksonville, March ~. Eighty conviets at
work in the foundry Of the State Prison made
desperate attempt to escape, this afternoon. They
suddenly quit work, overpowered the guards, tied
and blindfolded them and succeeded in partially
cutting hold in the onter wall, when q general
alarm was given. The outside guards rushed to
the convicts to desist. The leaders were prompt
ly dealt with and all is quiet again.
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H-- -
Difb.

In Bruins wick, 2lsi inst, Anna c., daughter of 5.
c. and ID. A. Coffin, aged years months and Fl
days. This is the third child that has died OF dip
iberia in The same family, and the Freeport family
has lost fourth child from the same disease; nth
inst, Addie Crawford, youngest child OF Charles
and Lizzie Richardson, aged months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-03-27
The Port Deepest Ice Gorge.
Efforts to Break the Georges.

New York, March 26. A Port Deposit despatch
states that the ice gorge there is much feared. and
it is believed that when it moves unless some very
favorable circumstances arise, it will sweep away
most of the place and also carry away the bridge
at IIavre de Grace.
Dispatches from the west branches of the Sus-
quehanna river state that telegraph Office has
been established at Glen Union to warn the peo
pie when the gorge there moves. Ice cutters are
at work at Lock Haven and Williamsport. and
blasting has been tried at the latter place to max
a channel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-03-27

There will be trial Of speed Of fast horses ON
the very excellent track made the ice above the
dam, this afternoon, at IL o'clock W. E. Pot
ter matches the Norcross horse Butcher" against
Jim Keegan's white horse, "Billy Button" for
merly owned by Means & Butler. Best in s.;
purse of $50.
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ROCkLAND.
E,e ction of City Marshal.


Rockland, March &C. Great interest was taken
in the election Of City Marshal this evening, the
city government rooms being crowded with citi-
zens. Co. b. NJ. Mitchell was elected by one ma
jjority. This indicates probable entire change in
the police force.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-03-27
TELEGRAMS GENERAL.

Delaware, by vote of both houses of the leg
islature, appropriates $4,000 to the Centennial.
The recent damage to the Southern division Of
the East Tennessee, Virginia & Georgia Railroad
has been repaired.
An executive session of the city governme mt Q
Nashua, N. H., has appointed Quincy A. Wood
ward chief engineer Of The fire department.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-03-27

There will be quarterly meeting of the Board
Of Managers of the Maine Industrial School for
Girls, at the Hallowel House, Hallowell, on We'd
nesday, the 9TH day Of April next, at 10 o'clock
A. NJ,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-03-27
Boston Stock List.

Boston. March -. 1875.
[Sales at the Brokers' Boardl
Eastern r. r.. 59ii
Eastern Railroad. HaH
Boston & Maine Il. r, l!3l2
Second Call.
Boston and Maine Railroad. l23A
Eastern Railroad. Go
Eastern Railroad 391a1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-03-27

literary club in Bangor had Spelling match"
the other evening, and the unfortunate gentleman
who misspelled the first word was the venerable
and learned ex-Judgc and Ex-Governor the Hon.
Edward Kent The word that tripped him up was
"synonvm."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-03-27

An adjourned meeting Of the Augusta Literary
and Library Association will be holden at the Ii
brary rooms on Monday afternoon at o'clock.
Important business is to come before the meeting,
and it is desired that every member shall be pres
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-03-27

The wife of Socrates was said to be great
scold Had her husband furnished her with
Rennes Pain Killing Magic Oil to cure painful
toothache and headache, she would, no doubt
have been one of the best women of that age, and
prevented him from being homesick.
maj 24-t,Swlw
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FOREIGN.
England.

London, March 26. The Times expresses the
opinion that the popular interest in the Moody and
Sankey revival meetings is rapidly falling Oft.
Other journ ais assert that it is undiminished The
attendance last night was much reduced, only
eight thousand persons being present, probably
in consequence of the holidays At the close Of
the meeting Mr.. Moody asked all relgiously
moved to Use, and nearly every one responded to
his call.
France,
Paris, March 26. 1t is reported that Danegary
Cabrera's course.
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AUSTRALIA.

Melbourne, March "a. News is received that
twenty prominent Communist prisoners, under the
leadership Of DR.. Rastoul, have escaped from
New Caledonia in boats built by themselves
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-03-27

Arrangements are being made to place the fine
marble bust of Ex-Governor Coburn in an appro-
pirate niche at the court house in Skowhegan
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SOUTH CAROLINA.
Legislative.

Charleston, March p. The Legislature ad-
journed sine die today. Gov. Chambcrlains veto
of the bill to declare the true intent and meaning
of the funding act, was sustained, after sharp
debate, all the conservatives but one voting
against the bill.
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KAN SAS.
More about that $1,000.

Topeka, March 26. Mr.. Simmons, formerly pro-
prietor of the Lawrence, Ks. Tribune, has com
the custodian Of Senator Pomeroy's money. He
holds Pomeroy's order for the money.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-03-27

The town debt of Brunswick, on the LIST OF
March 1875, was S22,4Ss.l9. Decrease of debt
during 1874, So, 1852 90 and the town property is
valued at SIG 342.00.
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Freedom Notice.

rI,HIS is to certify that this day relnqush to my
son Charles N. Brown, the remainder of hi,
minority | shall claim none of his earnings nor pa,
any debts OF his contracting after this date.
DAVID BROWN.
Witness ~. Il. PRESCOTT. mar24.tlw
Rome March ~, 1876.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-03-27

THE SUPERIORITY OF STOCK used in making
Elmwood and Warwick Collars, and the edges be-
ing folded all around, are reasons why they are
better liked than any others. All dealers sell
.hern
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FROM CALIFORNIA.
Military Changes.

San Francisco, March 26. A despatch. from
Prescott, Arizona, states that General Crook and
staff have left for the department Of the Platte via
San Francisco.
General Kantz colonel of the sth infantry, has
assumed command in Arizona.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-03-27
ILLINOIS.
Freight Rates.

Chicago, March 26. Railroad freights are I'M
settled and have a strong downward tendency
Reductions are officially announced, but shippers
have no difficulty in obtaining rates much below
the printed ones. Fourth class freight is reduced
to 80 cts to New York, and &c cts. to Philadelphia
and Baltimore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-03-27
Cincinnati Produce Market.

Cincinnati, March &c, 1915.
PORK firm, at $40 50920 IS.
LARD-steam l31tal4--; kettle, l4la ol4R.
BULK MEATS-shoulders II az clear RIB sides
l0ssdA clear sides li}4 G..
Observation-Disclosures SID; clear rib sides IL,
allA clear sides -9l24.
WHISkEY-lIl-6.
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local anu State Mems.

Meeting of the city council this afternoon at
two o'clock.
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Turfman's Association.

The Southern and Western Turfmens association
held joint convention at the Palmer House yes
terday to hear the report of the board of appeals
and of the committee appointed at Indianapolis
to agree on eomprom Sc in reference to State
referees to settle disputes The report was &C.
cepted and the committee Immediately made APP
pOintments-
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FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL.
New York Money Market.
EVENING REpORr.

New York. March 26. ISIS.
Sterling exchange 1927 for 60 days and 1861 for
| three days sight. Custom receipts to-day were
s25l 900 Money quiet at and per cent. on call.
| Assistant Treasurer paid out $4,000 in interest
| and SO OOO in redemption of bonds.
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PEN NSYLV ANA.
Not Guilty,

Mauch Chunk, March 26. The trial of William
Gould shaw for shooting Oliver Richards in self
defence, on the night of Dec 81 1874, at Auden-
reid, was concluded to-day wilh verdict of "Not
Guilty"
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Obituary.
Obituary
NEW JERSEY.
Not Charley.

Borde ntown, March &c. Mr.. Ross has returned
from the locality where the child repor cd
two miles from here. 1t proves not to be the miss
ing boy.
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BRUNSWICK.

President Chamberlain to Resign the
Presidency of BOwdOin College.
Brunswick, March 26. Is is understood that at
the next meeting of the Board OF Overseers of
Bowdoin College, the resignation of President
Chamberlain will be presented and accepted. Prof
Young Of the college, is mentioned as the posi-
BILE successor
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ly on the Concord road, yesterday, and the trair
from North Conway had great difficulty in getting
through. 1t was at Conway when last heare
from.
Bodies Found.
Portsmouth, March 26. The body of Captain
King, of the wrecked British schooner Birkmeyer
of Miramichi, was fshed up to-day and takcr
into kittery. Also portions of the body of the
drowned sailor, Conroy, who was doubtless tor
to pieces on the rocks.
Dangerously Ill.
Tacoma, March 26. David 3. Story, Deputy
Sheriff OF Belknap County, we'll known through
out New England as landlord of the Mt. Belknal
House, at Lake Village, has been dangerously
i'll for number OF days. He is now in a preca
rous condition.
The Spelling Mania.
Manchester, March 26. A meeting of the citi
zens was held at the common council room thi
evening to make arrangements for a spelling
match, to take place at Smythe's Opera House q
some early day. committee Of five &C nts an(
five ladies were appointed to arrange details. Thu
meeting was largely attended, and much interes
was manifested in the scheme. 1t is proposed tina
ex-Gov. Smythe and Mayor Gay lead the respec
tive sides. The proceeds will be devoted to char
table objects.
Indicted.
| The board of selectmen of the town of Lisbo
were indicted by the Grand Jury at Haverh!l
yesterday for retaining names on the check lis
at the annual election not entitled to vote, thereb
securing, it is claimed, an additional republca
representative to the legislature. The chairma
of the board of selectmen was a member of tn
grand jury which found the Indictment
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Union Temperance Meeting.
There is to be Union meeting OF several of the
churches OF this city,
At the M. X. Church,

Sunday Afternoon, the 26th
inst, at 2 IL o'clock,
To be addressed by MIR. j. X. OSGOOD of Gardi-
ner, and some of the resident clergymen.
At7l-2 O'Clock the same day,
A Mass Temperance Meeting will be held at
GRANITE HAIL.,
To be presided over by Col. II. A. DEWITT. The
proprietors of Granite Hall have kindly rendered
its use for this occasion, free of charge.
The Augusta Reform Club is to be fully reorgan.
ICED and renewed for greater usefulness in its no.
BILE mission Of saving the fallen.
A cordial invitation is extended to all. Able
speakers will be present. Come and lend a help
ing hand. Per Order.
Augusta, March "a, 1875. mar24.ttli
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II. NJ. Bryant will address the Reform Club at
Gardiner, tomorrow evening.
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Weather Probabilities tor To. Day.

For New England and the Middle States,
warmer and clearing weather, southwest to north
west winds and stationary oil rising barometer.