Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-02-26

Zccal anD State Mems.
The executive council adjourned yesterday, to
March 49,
Pardon has been granted by the Governor and
Council, to James McCame of New Brunswick,
convict in the State Prison for larceny.
The state officials authorized to enforce the tax
On railroads and insurance companies, have been
empowered by the executive council to employ
|reccssary counsel.
G. 3. Davis, Esq, manager OF the Higganum
Manufacturing Co., of Conn, was in town yester-
day, and the guest of Senator Atwood at the
Mansion House.
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 tenn. on any occasion. This
shows faithfulness to duty that is truly com
mendable, and accounts in great measure for the
prompt despatch of business.
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 a 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.
Mr.. Joseph 0. Smith of this city has served the
past winter special agent for the Associated
Press, in transmitting reports Of the proceedings
Of the legislature and the doings of committees.
So full and accurate have been his reports that
they have obviated in great measure the necessity
of special dispatches.
We are panied to record the death in | MON,
on Thursday of last week, Of Mr.. Charles Post,
OF the firm of Post & Cunningham, tanners at that
place. He had been sick about week with the
prevailing cold, bat was about the house. He
laid down upon the sofa aud slept a few minutes,
when he made a slight noise and died in mo-
ment Heart disease was the probable cause. He
was universally respected as an exemplary Chris
tan and good citizen, and one whose death will be
keenly felt in the community. lie leaves a fami'
ly consisting Of wife and three children
The Fire at Hurricane Island.
Our Hurricane Island correspondent gives US
fuller intelligence Of the fire on that island than
was sent by telegraph:
At ten o'clock Tuesday night fire was discovered
in the big boarding house run by NJ J. Achorn, on
hurricane Island, and owned by the Hurricane
Granite Company. 1t spread with great rapidly
through the finder boxes with only board parti-
tions to separate the rooms. The boarders were
obliged to escape for their lives, with scarcely
time TO dress, losing all their clothing etc. The
girls working in the house saved nothing, hardly,
taking a dress. Various of money were
lost by the men-from $40 to $50 each. Hen
rick's house, next in order, was burned to the
ground, with scarcely anything saved. The fire
was checked at the next house owned by Mr.
Donohue, whose loss is covered by insurance his
furniture, &C., was thrown out and stove up badly
The men formed line to the water and worked
like heroes, and great credit is due them for their
untirng efforts and orderly conduct. NJ. j. Ach-
orn's loss is estimated at 81 400 besides his wifes
and children's clothing; insured for $500. Hen
rick's loss not estimated. There was but very lit
tie air stirring, or the whole nine large houses
would have been burned One man had his head
cut, and another in jumping from his window, cut
his writs. Donohues loss u $50; insured,
81 600.