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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-03-13
W Sfl1NETlDN.
A Denial.

Washington March II. /, was ascertained at
the proper official source that the U. S. have not
made treaty with Span as has of late been FIRE
quen asserted, but has entered INTO convention
with that government which stipalates for the
payment of $4,000 to our government in sati,fac
tion of indemnity claims on account of the Vir
gnus affair and the surrender of any claims Of
Spain against the u S. This convention, signed
by a representative of each country, is complete
without tnc ratiticat of the Senate of the L. >
copy Is already in the poss ession OF the Depart
ment OF Stale. The formal signing Of the con
yenton was p ut of the arran cement connected
with the reco gntion of the Spanish govern
IN Mt by our own.
Senior Monta viii soon present his new Gre
dent ais to the esident represent ttivc of the
new Spanish government. he having heretofore
Represented the republic, after the withdrawal Of
lmlra Polo. lie will also have opp,rn atty
to present the autograph letter of King Alphonso
al dressed to the President, informing him of his
accession to the throne OF Spain.
Nominations by the President.
The President sent the following nominations
to the Senate to-day:
w. w. Robinson, Consul at Tamatave, NADIA
gascar
j. d. Bruckels of New York, Consul at Stettip.
n. II. Mclean. Col. of the U. S. Army, to be
Asst Adjt General with the rank Of Lieutenant
Colonel.
ajors J. d. Bingham and A. J. Perry, now
On Mtermasters, to be Lieut.. Coils. and Deputy Q.
:
Captains Charles A. REYNOLDS and G. b. Danny,
now Asst. Q. Ms to be Q. Ms with the rank OF
Major
There was Cabinet session to day of 2 hours
duration, the principal subject under c)nsidera
ton was in relation to appointm ;nts of persons to
office.
The Senate in executive scss on this aftern BON
discussed the order OF business and reed TO the
following; The Hawaiian treaty to be laid aside
till Wednesday, on which day its consideration
shall be resumed. To proceed tomorrow with
the consideration of the Pinchbick resolution, q
final vote be taken Tuesday 1t is generally un-
derstood that the session shall terminate at the
end of next week, without any action for the rec
ogniton of the Kellogg government.
Nominations Confirmed.
The Senate to-dA confirmed the following nom
nations
Daniel w. Gooch, Pension Agen. at Boston,
Mass.
ASS. Engineer Aarry E. Webster. to be Passed
10 fill vacancy.
Asst Constructor Philip Hichhorn, Frank l..
Fernad VIM l.. Montinge and Geo. r. u,h
20 be Naval Constructors.
Suicide.
John Y. Dempsey, who two weeks ago shot
himself after shooting Lottie Warren, die here
to-day. He h sd been living with the woman aad
was drunk when he com ntted the act.
Appointment.
Pay Director Cunningham, Pay Inspector Torn
Ton and Passed Asst. Peym ister Brggs have been
appointed board to examine candidates for ap-
pointment AS,istan. Paymasters 10 the United
States NAVY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-03-13

Civil Rights.

Montgomery, March IL. Several negroes ap-
piled at the ticket office of the theatre last night
for ticket. of admission to the patque.te, at min
fused Subsequently United States MARSHAL Ran
lolph are ted Col. Wagner complaint Of four
negroes, for violation of the civil rights bill, and a
ron of $500 was signed for Wagner appearance
before United States Commissioner Dmmics, th
morning. The negroes are motto rious politicians
,nd two of them were defeated by cir own color
1t the last election for county officers.
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The Block Hills.

Omaha, March II. Numerous inquiries arc
(ally received by prominent persons III this city
relative to he Black Hills. There is no question
hat troops in Sufficient numbers will be stationed
n that country to prevent any parties entering
md if they should, force will be used to expel
hem if necessary. Indian runners will be con
yautly employed, who will give prompt notice OF
the approach of parties.
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PENNSvLV ANA.
The Schuylkill River.

Mauch Chuck, March II. From here to Eas-
ton, As miles, there are eight large dams and two
thirds of that distance is covered with ice forty
inches 10 thickness by actual measurement. For
some time it has been feared that freshet would
occur, but the fine weather of the past week has
done much towards reev ing the fears Of the res
idents along the river. Still the outlook IS some
what precarious, and should the ice suddenly
break loose bridges and large amount of proper
ty would be destroyed.
Suspension.
The National Fire Insurance Co. Of this city
has closed its doors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-03-13

Dyspepsia is the most discouraging and distress
ing disease man is heir to- Americans are partic-
ulary subject to this disease and its effects; such
sour stomach, sick headache, babitual costive-
ness, heart urn, W tler-brash, gnawing and burn
ing pains in the pit OF the st mach, coming up of
The food coated tongue. di,ag,eeabe taste in the
moath, impure blood and all diseases OF the s;om-
ach and liver Two doses OF Green's August Flow
not in the United ST ties 1t will not cure. Ii
you doubt this 90 to your drug .sts. H. l.. Fuller
and Partridge Brothers. and get ample bottle Tor
~ cents an try it. Regular size 80 cents q. q.
GREEN, sole NJ inuii,cturer Woodbury., n j W.
+. Phillips Co, wholesale agents Portland, Me.
oct.1-t T'rNSxwly
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FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL.
New York Money Market.
EVENING REPORT

New York, March la, 1879.
Affairs in financial and business circles continue
to improve. The Money market was very easy
thrOu ghout the day, and after loaning at Sa4 per
cent. closed la3 per cent ON call. The offerings Of
pital are very large and considerably in excess
OF the demand. sterling exchange advanced rap
bakers long and short. rhe increased ease in
ca sh gold caused this rise in exchange. The mar.
ket was less active IN the afternoon, closing 1871 IL
tor ~ DAYS ami lS5 tor demand. cold opened at
li5h and closed at lt5< Rates Tor borrowing were
81 49, 80, 1854 and lIit per cent, loans were
also made nst and Mt sper cent Tor carrying at the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-03-13
EailrOau Af,irs.

Philadelphia, March IL The Reading & Le-
high Railroad has been leased to the Philadelphia
4 Reading Company.
Suicide.
y post norton examinat of the body of AL
dern,n Better, found dead in bed Yesterday
shows that he committed suicide with pistol He
bad been of unsound mind for some time.
Arrested.
Frederick King and wife have been arrested on
charge of cruelty to Annie Mccormick an or
phan of years, who had been living with them.
King is a drummer and is alta ;hed to the navy
yard.
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Gen. RedinKton.

Cen. Ht dingtOn.
The following notice, from the Sacramento
Calf rnia) Bee, of Gen. Alfred Redington, for
mer citizen of Augusta, who was elected the first
Mayor OF this city in 1850, will be read with inter-
est by many who deeply sympathize with him.
that now, by accident he is laid aside (for season
only, we trust) from the active duties Of life
Gen. A. Redington who has been connected with
stssmboas nsvigsti on the wsters of California
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ONO.

Cincinnati, March IL Tue number Of hogs
packed in the west from Nov. to March l,
$4,000; last year, SAG, 200. Average weight
If hogs about 3 , lbs. less than last year, and
the crop in pounds about eq tai to lat year. In
ard there is average failing off of about ! ID.
per he id.
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EASTPOlsT.
Damage and obstruction by Ice.

DHmHSt anu UDStfuCtIOH Dy ICE.
Eastport. March II. The large quantity Of ice
coming down the river has carried away some OF
the posts and ice breakers connecting the bridge
here. The main land bridge is in danger of being
carried away.
Steamer New Brunswick will not leave ST. John
till tomorrow, account of the ice jam at Point
Lepro The ice there is Is feet thick and no clear
water in sight.
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rELEGKAMsIN GEN ERAL.

The iron manufacturers and the striking en-
oloyees at Pttsburg are talking of referring their
differences to arbitration.
Andrew johnson emphatically denies tho use Of
money in his election besides which the failure of
jaw Cooke 4 Co. robbed him Of what money he
had saven during several years.
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NEW HA NJ f'SHlKE.
Election Returns.

Concord, March II. The latest figures on the
House give l9l reps. and 10 dems., with four
towns. Clarksvile, Enrol, Pittsburg and Harris
Location to hear from. These supposed to
return five reps, all but one of which, Pittsburg,
which may be considered doubtful, elect dem
With Pitt ,burg re koned dem. it will give rep
victory of I, but if reps.
The election in Harris Location occurs to-mor-
row, and the reps. say that no representative can
be legally elected If this is true their ai3rty
III the House Will DC IL, winch i, the number they
claim.
The Senate stands rep. and 5 dem, with no
choice in districts and 4.
In the I'd district Priest, dem lacks "a of an
election
In the 4th district Todd, rep, lacks "a of an
election.
1t is said that Briggs, rep. candidate in Sd dis
trict, will contest the election of Martin, dem.
Senator elect, on the ground of fraud in Manches-
ter, and should he be reseated the rep. majority
in the Senate will be 3.
The council stands dem. and rep.
The councillors elected are: -
l.t-Charles A. Foss, rep, Darlington.
4th-Alhert s. Scott rep Peterborough.
2d-M. H. Marston, dem, Sand yich
3d-E. d. Burnbam, dem, Hopkn,on
5th-JeremIah Bodg ett DEM, Wentworth.
The reps. carried ) Of the Counties ;-R )cking-
ham, Stanford, Hillsborough, Cheshire and Suli-
van.
The dems. have carried Belknap, Merrimac,
Carroll, Grafton and Coos counties
On the Governor vote the candidates, Cheney
and Roberts within 100 OF each other, and the
vote OF each exceeds 80 900.
The prohibition vote will be about 800 when all
the in it fell off largely from last year
going to the reps.
The plurality of Jones, dem. congressman elect
from the lst district and Blair, rep. in the Sd dis
trict have not been figured entirely, but sufficient
" to know that each is elected sure.
Kent, the dem candidate in the Sd district, is
defeated by about 80 probably.
The plurality of Bell dem. Congressman elect
in the ID district is given as l45.
Portsmouth, March r. The republicans march
ed about town ali night Tuesday, and had another
procession, with music and bontres, last night. -
Soon after they had subsidized railroad whistle
caused a false alarm of fire. which called the peo-
pie from their beds again. Tue jubilant republi-
cans are already laying out their programme for
the June legislature. DR.. Hall, OF this city, is
talked OF the prob,b President Of the Sc nate,
and John d. Lyman, of Exeter. as Speaker of the
House.
Municipal Election.
A special election for our city officers is sug
gosted for the 4th Of July
Fatal Railroad Accident.
| jesse Thayer, of Toronto Can. who was MUIR
ed by falling f.om a passenger train on the North
ern Railroad this morning. died at Bascorvcn
where he was carried about o'clock this even
ing. He was about As yeats old. His remains
were brought TO this city this evening.
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Cincinnati Produce Market.

Cincinnati. March II, 1873.
PORK-1rm. at Sl9 25gl9 as.
LARD-steam IL 4 alb y Kettle, l491.
BULK MEATS-shouders 7a1; clear rib sides
l0a1I clear sides l0i 9l0x.
BACON shoulders az; clear rib sides IL
"a clear sides Ia-9a.
VIII SKEY--lII-d.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-03-13

Regular evening services are discontinued at
the Winthrop street Unisersalst church for the
present
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NORTH CAROLINA.
Legislative.

Raleigh, March r. The State Senate to-day
vote of 81 to II. ordered the cali of restrict
ID convention bill to convene on Sept 6, 1875.
The bill goes to the House tomorrow, and will
uost probably pass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-03-13

The Union religious services will be holden at
the Granite church tomorrow afternoon at IL
o'clock.
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Municipal Election .
YER Nj ONT.
Fatal Railroad Accident.

Rutland, March II. Wallace W. Sloson, a
business man OF Keene, n. H., was almost instant
ly killed this afternoon by being over by a
passenger train an the Central Vermont Railroad
at Midllebury VT,
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CONN ECTlCUT.

Hartford, March II. The statement that the
standing committee of Conn. had voted to reject
DR.. DeKoven and confirm DR.. Jaeger, was incor-
rect. 1t has not yet taken action in either case.
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Diseases of the Feet
A = II E CIALTY

Will return to the Hartford House, Hartford
Square, Augusta. May /, where he may be consulted
for short time, on all diseases of the human
feet, and for the special benefit Of those who
wish to partake of his operations. People who
are afflicted with corns, hunions, bad nails,
chiiblalns or frosted ieet should not fail to consult
the doctor, as con ultation and examinations are
fee to all, and all operations performed with the
e ,st pos pain, and sati~facton is guar anteed
Many patients dine rent parts OF the country, can
speak OF DR.. Wech's operations as being o. the
most permanent aud beneficial C aaracter and the
boot or shoe may be worn Immediately with great
comfort.
Don't fail to get a box of DR..
Welch's Bunion Ointment.
Parties treated At their residence per or.
der. tebl7.ttmayi7
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Every son of the Emerald Isle is making ready
for St. Patrick's day in the morning" which comes
along next Wednesday bright and early.
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Weather Probabilities for To- Day.

For New England and the Middle States,
falling promoter, northea ,terly winds, warmer,
Loudly weather and rain or snow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-03-13

The republicans elect to the city council Will
meet in caucus this afternoon to nominate candi-
dates for city offices.
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DifD.

In Rockland, sth inst, Daniel Mcvay, aged 81
years.
In Thomaston, 18th ms. Phineas Dow, aged 81
year, months and 70 days.
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There was good many people sat down in the
snow yesterday morning on their way to work and
business Some of the far sex tried it, apparent
ly not IN UGH to their satisfaction.
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3Marrifb.

In Washington, 1t inst, Albert Jones to Phllena
Bowman both OF Washington.
In WatleB, 2 inst, WIN. Anderson to Miss Maria
n. Crawford, both OF Warren.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-03-13

Mr.. Frank o. Ward, licensed preacher, of this
city, has received donation amounting to thirty
dollars in provisions and money, from the people
at West Gardiner, where he is holding meetings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-03-13

AMERICANS ARE NATION OF DYsPEPTICs-
We live fat, di,sIpate fill early graves. We
drink all kinds of alcoholic spirits, and swallow,
without mastcaton, pork, grease, and every kind
of life destroying, system clogglng, indgestible
food. DR.. Walkers Vegetable Vinegar Bitters
will remove the evil effects. and the recovered pa
tient, with pure, vitalized electrical blood flowing
through his veins, will have a carer head and a
cooler jud yment, which added to experience, will
cause him to abstain in the future. mar4-4w
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MARYLAND.
Arrest of a Child Stealer.

Baltimore. March IL. Puss Oakley, the woman
who stole the child of John II. Blackwith, in
Georgetown, d. c., yesterday, was arrested to-ds
on Fayette street with the child in her arms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-03-13

Hon. Charles Buffum of Orono, is In town on
business connected with the Executive Council.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-03-13

Close. The Assistant Treasurer paid on Az 90
in ntere, t, and sgI7 400 In redemption of bonds
Customs receipts $tJl goo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-03-13

The democrats not celebrating the New
Hampshire election much as they were few
days ago. In fact they prefer to be let alone on
that subject. Cock-a doodlc-do!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-03-13

The lumber dealers say that if their business
looks at all it must look up, for it cannot be any
lower than at present. There are signs of build
ing in the large cities which are slightly encourag-
inn
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That Bov

WHO was seen TO pick up new Waterproof
w Circular Cape on State street on Tuesday
afternoon last, is expected TO return The same TO
the owner at the Maine Farmer Office without
further delay. marl2-t2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-03-13

NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber
y has been duly appointed Executor OF the last
will and testament OF
SAMUEL W. TAYLOR, late of Mt. Vernon,
In the county of kennebcc, deceased testate, aud
has undertaken that trust by giving bond as the
law directs All persons, therefore, having de-
mands against the estate of said deceased are de-
sired to exhibit the same for settlement and ~ IN
debted to said estate are requested to MAKE mime
Fehrn1rv ts75 3wll
NJ OTICE is hereby gwen. that the subscriber has
~ been duly appointed Administrator on The
CHARLES MACE, late OF Readaeld,
In the county OF Kenneoec, deceased interstate and
has undertaken that trst by giving bond the law
directs All persons. therefore, having demands
against the estate of said deceased are desired 70
Exhibit the same for settlement and all indebted
| To said estate are requested TO make Immediate
| pay ment Ia CHAhLES a. NAE:
= Feb u, 1873. seu
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Gloucester, March II. The change of wind
and weather yesterday and to-day enabled large
fleet of Georges men to SAIL most of them a
second trip. The ice blockade last month with the
late stormy weather, has put the fleet behind one
or more trips. The stock of Georges fish is not
so large by half Of last season at this time. Both
the Bankers and Georges are selling for a dollar
per quintal higher There four fishing ar
rivals to day. Four schooners bring an aggreg ate
catch of 2l0 900 lbs. of Goldfish. Georges halibut
is scarce and but a few were brought in. The
western Bankers for salt trips are now fitting
away Some will sail next week.
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Railroad Affairs

Sufficient western freight has been secured by
the Grand Trunk to load all the Allan steamers to
the end of the season.
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Money Lost.

IN Augusta Thursday morning, on Winthi OPP or
i State St, between tue depot and DIR. w. $.
iIlPs Office, wallet containing money and papers.
The loser needs the money very much, and Will
suit ably reward the inder Please leave 1t at the
Journal Office. Marl2 t3t
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A STARTLING TRUTH!-Thousani is die annual
ly from neglected coughs and colds, which soon
ripen into consumption, or other equally fatal dis
eases of the lungs when by the timely use of a
single bottle OF DR.. Wistar's Basam of " lid Cher
nv their lives could have been preserved to green
old age. so cents and 81 bottle, large bottles
mucn the cheaper. marS-t&wlw
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The ST. Croiy Courier has had a correspondent
among the lumber camps in the forests of Maine
and New Brunswick the past winter. Among the
many good things which he gives the re aders Of
that paper is the story of prayer meeting, held
for the benefit of the lumbermen, q number of
years ago, in the vicinity of what is now Canter-
bury Road
Attending this meeting an impossible old
lady, wbo was very anxious about the conversion
OF her husband. After the meeting was opened
she was called upon to pray; she laid she couldn't
pray, but she could sing. Sne very much ex-
erci.ed aud even in her singing she lost her SELF
control and burst into the following ditty
love the Lord, indeed do,
wished my husband loved him too.
Hi galloping, ralloping, randy, dandy, andy, O.
This rather upset abe gravity ofthe camp and it
has Afforded numerous jests for the woodsmen ever
since.
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loral anD 4tate Mems.

Variable weather about these times.
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The Portland Press says that President Prince
of the Maine State Agricultural Society, has Off
cally announced that il the preparations for hold
ing the next fair of the society in conjunction with
the State Breeders Association, State Pomologi-
cal Association and Maine Dairyman's Association
in Lewiston. is not accepted BY the Both inst, the
offer of the Presumpscot Park Association to hold
the consolidated fair of the societies at Portland,
will be accepted. Mr.. Prince says that the COM
bined societies have decided to offer more than ten
times as much on dairy products as was offered by
the State Agricultural Society last year; more
than four times as much fruits and flowers, and
other products in nearly the same proportion. The
premium list on horses will be about $1,000 more
than last year, and on neat stock, sheep and swine
nearly twice that sun.
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MASSACHUSETTS,.
Silver 5 ekers.

Newburyport March IL. A large number of
silver seekers are in town to-day, aud some land
sales have been effected. j. w. Bartlett of Bos-
ton, paid S22 900 for l6 acres of pasture land.
Among the visitors are some heavy Capitalists from
New York
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Watch Lost.

ERIDAY afternoon, on Water street a small
l. sizei watch, formerly galvanized case, with
cord and key attached. The finder will be suit
ably rewarded by leaving the same at this Office
marl2-tlts
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Republican Caucus.

THE Republican members elect of the City
/ Council will meet in The Common Council
boom on saturday afternoon, Mar h 18th, to nom
mate candi ate, for city ofiio rs.
March II, 1873. PER ORDER.
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Reduction.
Til e Fishing Fleet

The Eastern r. r. have reduced the wages of
the employees IS man per month Notice was
given to-day.