Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-11-15
NEW YOls II.
The City Of Wate.
Further Particulars.

New York, November II. A special from Troy
says Mr.. Peter A. Moelng Of the German Meth
odist church here, accompanied his daughter to
Pier No. %, East River, at half-past two o'clock
on the day the steamship City of Waco sailed and
remained with her until quarter past three. Dur
ing the time he there large number of bar
rels of oil were taken on board and slowed along
the deck, running around the cabin 50 mar, Of
these casks were on board that the whole space
fore and aft was occupied by them. He therefore
had some difficulty in making his way from Miss
Meetings. cabin to the gangway leading down to
the wharf.
He also noticed boxes such as contain tins of
astral l, piled on the deck at the entrance aft,
and large box which may have contained
matches OF other inflammabe material. lie con-
sidered it somewhat singular that the persons
slowing the barrels Of oil, were two cabin stew
ards, and noticed that the casks were heavy, re-
quring two men to handle each of them. lie
noticed on the countenance of the stewards ard
chambermaid evidence Of gloom and apprehen-
sion. With an idea that something unfortunate
was about to happen, that If he could have accom-
pished it after taking leave of his daughter, he
would have withdrawn her from the vessel.
He thinks that when it WIS seen that the pas
sengcrs were of class who could not resist the
the shipment of oil, an advantage was taken to
put it on board at the last moment. During the
time of its being shipped other merchandise was
being taken in the hold
He has lived at Galveston for 20 years, and never
knew of an instance of lightning setting fire to
ANYTHING. Therefore he considers that the fire
arose from the materials aboard the City of Waco
and not from lightning. From the position Of the
oil ranging aft no possibility of saving the vessel
could exist, when once the fire broke out. lie in
tends to commence legal proceedings against the
owners Of the City of Waco for the loss of his
daughter, and visits New York for that purpose.
American Goods.
The somewhat remarkable movement of Amer
lean calicos to the English market, continued last
week without interruption, The exports Of man
ufactursd cottons are more every week than they
formerly were in month Several new arrivals
from Great Britain, Germany and Canada COM
missioned to purchase American cottons, excites
considerable comment among the trade. The to-
tai value of the exports of domestic cottons last
week was Sill 900, Of which $l4l 900 went to
Great Britain.
A Shocking Murder-Jealousy the Cause.
New York, November 13. A shocking murder
was committed, this morning. on 257 Twelfth ST.,
Brooklyn, near Greenwood cemetery From what
can be learned it appears that John II. Burroughs
became jealous Of his wife, and quarrelled with
her. Sharp words were kept up until after 8
o'clock, when he drew a revolver and discharged it
in her face, into which two balls entered, and an
other went in below the right ear. The woman
died almost instantly. Burroughs was arrested.
Official Matters in Wa shingtOn.
Inc lllDune says THAT i treasurer New VIII pTop-
ably resign shortly to take charge of his bank at
home, the President of which is in i'll health.
Several removals, says q Washington special to
the Tribune, will soon be made in the clerkships
of the pension office, for causes not political.
large number Of removals will soon be made in the
Indian Bureau.
1t is stated that Secretary Chandler, yesterday,
removed chief clerk Grinnell, of the patent office,
and all the clerks Immediately under him The
latter said to be all secessonists, and Grnnell
is reported to be well known democrat.
Nearly all the patent lawyers in Washington
have petitioned that Grinnel be reinstatcd.
IL. Z. BOwen's Views.
Henry C. Bowen, in an interview, says that he
shall not withdraw from Plymouth church, and
thinks the church should investigate the charges
made in court by Beecher's counsel against him,
which he stands ready to disprove.
Suspended.
Paul & Pevey, wool dealers of New York, have
suspended.
Small POx.
The small pox was reported yesterday, as sbat-
ing in Brooklyn.
The Union Pacific Road.
Washington special to the Sun says the
Supreme court judges have not consulted each
other upon the subject of decision in the case Of
the Union Pacific railroad government, and no
member of the court has yet been assigned for the
of the opinion. The decision will not
DC delivered before the holidays and probably not
before next February or March.
Quarantine Management.
the examination Of Quarantine Commissioner
Judd, yesterday, by the legislative investigating
showed that the commissioner had re-
duced the annual expenses nearly $4,000, and
had kept within the very modest appropriation by
the state. Commissioner Judd proposed plan to
make the quarantine not only pay its own expen-
ses but produce q legitimate revenue to the state.
Secretary Nsrvill, of the Ship Owners Associa-
ton, testified to the satisfaction of ship owners
and merchants with quarantine affairs generally,
as now managed, but thought the law giving
certain power to the health officer should be mod
fled.
Mrs. MOultOn Again Heard From.
Mrs. Moulton sent a letter to Plymouth church
last night, reterating her reasons for not being
present at the meeting, and protesting against the
action of the church in dropping her name from
the rolls.
She askes that this wrong be r;shted by the
church joining with her in calling a council Of
churches, before which they may state their reas-
ons for this action, and she state hers-the
said council to judge impai Tally between them.
If they do not join with her in calling this couA
Gil in four weeks, she will proceed herself, to
ask council Of the churches, in order to vindi-
cate her christian character and name.
Verdict.
Hudson, November 49, The jury, in the trial
of Eliza A. Stone, for poisoning her husband, re-
turned a verdict Of not guilty.
Snow Storm.
Whitehall, November IA. A hea, snow sto. n
prevails, six inches having fallen. AT Plattsburg
twelve inches of snow is reported. Fears are en-
tertained OF the early close of navigation
Watertown, November Ii. 1t has been snow ,ng
here "a" day. and the storm still continues.
PENNSYLVANIA.
A DASThRDLY OUTRAGE.