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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-01-03
RaII0mell Local Mems.

The centennial year in this city was ushered in
at twelve o'clock midnight by the ringing of bells,
Examinations, &C., in regular Fourth of July style.
The boys were not at all annoying in their de-
monstrations but merely participated for half an
hour in the celebration Of the opening Of our first
centennial anniversary, and probably the only one
they will be permitted to enjoy. The Halowell
House, together with the residences of Messrs. A.
y. knight, L. H. Jackson and others, were, bril-
lisntly illuminated in honor Of the occasion. The
scholars Of our public schools were allowed Q va
cation for the day, which many improved in skat-
ing and other healthy and enjoyable sports.
We learn that the arrangement for holding union
meetings in this city, during the present week of
prayer will be as follows: Temperance prayer
meeting in City Hall this, Monday evening; prayer
meeting At the Methodist vestry on Tuesday even
ing; at the Baptist on Wednesday evening; at the
Free Baptist on Thursday evening; at the Con-
gregationalist on Friday evening. The notice for
Saturday evening will be given hereafter.
The usual watch meeting was held at the Meth
odist vestry on Friday evening, closing at mid.
night. We learn the attendance was good and the
interest during the sermon, praise and prayer
meetings undated The pastor, Rev. Mr.. LEILA
cheur, ofiiciated on the occasion.
The extreme warm and pleasant weather Of the
past week served to soften the ice in the river to
such extent as to render skating undressing.
especially those addicted to the habit Of falling
down occasionally.
The Congregational Sabbath school held an in
tercsting social festival in their vestry Friday
evening. The little folks enjoyed the occasion in
a happy manner.
Several breaks in the gas mains have caused
considerable annoyance, as well as hard labor;
but Mr.. Mcclure is remedying the trouble with
out delay. Thus far during the season, the gas
has been remarkably sure and abundant, and Of
superior quality.
The hills of Chelsea are entirely bare, with only
walls and fences.
The Torrent boys are preparing for leyees in
Wilson Hall on Wednesday and Thursday even
ings of this week.
Slippery, sloppy and slovenly generally, are
terms mildly significant to express the condition
of our streets at the present time.
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tMarrtfD.

In this city, LIST inst by Rev. {. F. Penney, Seth
s.. Aidrich OF Hailowell to Miss Fannie E. Downs
of Augusta.
10 this city, lst inst, by Rev: j. Fl. Ecob George
L. Davis of Augusta, 10 Miss Dora Collins of Cam.
den.
In Chelsea, 2Gth ult.. by stephen Cobb. Esq ,
Chelsea.
In Brunswick, 2sth ult., John Grover OF Topstam,
to Miss eliza j. Trulant Of Harpswell.
In Harps ell, 23d ult., George Johnson 10 Miss
Mary ]. sinnett.
In Waterviile, 18th ult., William u. Collier TO
Miss Ida A. Kenney, both Of Waterville.
In Mechanic Falls, 10Th ult Samuel NJ Bradley
to Mary l.. Hall, botn of Mechanic Falls.
In SO. Noriidgewock, 25th inst, Vim. IL. Berry of
East Hebron, to Mics Mary j. Gilman of Arson
2sth ult., Warren A. Walton to Miss Mary +. VIII
lard of Mercer.
In Brownville 18th ult Martin l.. Durg2b, Jr.. 10
NJ Sc Rosa J. Sampson, both of Wells.
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OHIO.
A Mystery Solved.

Columbus January 2. For some time counter
felt five cent pieces or nickles have been quite
common here, and until to-day the public knew
nothing as to where they come from.
To-day Sunday News reporter has learned the
particulars Of what has developed into first class
sensation. These bogus coins have been traced to
q young son of Col. G. 8. Irwin, warden Of the
penitentiary.
Upon being Intercepted the child told that he
had been furnished the coin by certain prisoners
to purchase tobacco for them. This led to an in
vestgatfon, and 1t now turns out that the making
of the queer has been going on in this penlten-
tary. under the very eyes Of the guards, without
The moulds for the coin were made
by the prisoners and the metal used was amaagam
used in plating harnesses in the harness shop.
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the construction given to the sixth article Of The
constitution, - amended BY the ninth amendment,
by which the Office Of Register Of Probate d made
elective, 81 Maine 602. By this amendment, the
Registers of Probate are to "hold their oaces for
four years, commencing on the first Of January
next after their election" in whatsoever year that
election may be. There 10 NO provisions pre-.
scribiDg that the general election for that once
shall be every four years from . fixed date. bot
registers are to be chosen at the September elec-
ton next after vacancy, and for term "of four
years, commencing on the first day Of January
next after their election"
To the last question, we answer that when Q
register Of deeds is elected to fill . vacancy, the
election is only for the unexpred term Of the reg
ister whose place Is thus filed.
JOHN ArrLHroy,
G. w. WALTON, s
j. @. DrcKHnsoN.
WILLIAM q. BAn1ows,
CHARLRs DANTo1Tn,
WV. WRIT vrRofN,
JOHN A. PETERS,
ARTEMCs LIBBKY.
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THE MAINE INSANE HOSPITAL.
Reuorts OF the several Oficerss and tn
C0nditiOn OF the InstitutiOn.


The Trustees Of the Maine Insane Hospital-E.
L. Pattangall of Pembroke, II. A. Sorey Of Bridg-
ton, E. w. Woodbury. of Bethel John w. Chase
of Augusta, A. G. Wakefield Of Bangor, and John
r. Gilman of Portland-have made their annual
rcport to the Governor and Council and it will be
issued in few days. During the past year many
improvements have been made, conducive to the
happiness and restoration of those placed IN the
Hospital. The improvements referred to we
shall mention in our abstract of the report Of the
Superintendent
1t appears that 40 02 per cent of all persons re-
ceved into the hospital have been restored to men,
tai health; II 35 per cent. have been discharged,
improved; 1928 per cent unimproved; 1888 per
cent have died, and os.77 per cent, remain in the
hospital at the close of the year. With view to
Compare the results of the treatment Of patients in
the Maine Hospital with like results in similar IN,
stitutions elsewhere, the trustees have examined
The reports of several other hospitals. The COM
narison Is favorable to the Maine Hospital, and in
The table of recoveres it stands ahead.
In regard to the necessity for new hospital
the six wings of the present building Will afford
good accommodation for $50 patients. If the mum,
Der can be kept at the present figures, there WI
not be overcrowding, and the Trustees do not feel
constrained at the present time, to recommend an
appropriation for another hospital Certain chang
es are suggested in the Ia. ;ating to the insane
Nv section IL Of chapter l43 Of The Revised Stat
uies IL municipal officers, after examination, de-
eide that the person is insane, they are required to
send him TO the hospital with certificate, stating
the fact Of his insanity, and directing the Superin
tsndent to receive him; and the superintendent
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ROCKLAN1
Temperance Meeting.

Rockland, January l. One hundred and
twenty-five Of our leading citizens, having signed
An agreement to support thorough enforcement of
the prohibitory laws and stand by each other in
curing such enforcement, meeting was held last
evening to take measures to carry out the purpose
Hon. N. A. Farwell presided, and an executive
committee Of one from each ward, comprising
democrats and republicans, was appointed, with
Gen. Davis Tillson as chairman. The committee
were instructed to proceed in behalf of the citizens
to secure thorough enforcement of law and to ask
appointment of additional police force for that end
if necessary.
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Gardiner Locals.

Gardiner Locals.
The good people of Gardiner celebrated the in
coming of the Centennial year by the ringing of
bells, and other lively demonstrations. The peo-
ole there are wide-awake, and it wouldn't do any
h arm for the other river towns to catch the same
spirit.
The remains Of Mr.. Sumner knight, formerly a
prominent business man in this city, who died in
Chelsea Mass, arrived in the afternoon train from
Boston, Friday afternoon. They were placed in
Oak Grove Cemetery.
Warren Division Sons Of Temperance have
passed resolutions in memory of the late Hon. n.
o. Mitchell.
A watch meeting was held at the Methodist
vestry Friday night conducted by the pastor Kew
Mr. Hutchins
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Aysluable Medical Treatise.

The edition for 1876 Of the sterling Medical An
nual, known as Hostetter's Almanac, is now ready
and NAV be obtained free of cost, OF druggists and
general country dealers in all parts of the United
States and British America, and indeed in every
civilized portion Of the Western hemisphere. III
combines, with the soundest practical advice for
the ervation and restoration OF health large
amount of interesting and amusing light reading,
and The Gale dar, astronomical calculations, chron
illogical items, &c, are prepared with great care,
and will be found entirely accurate. The issue OF
Hoste ter's Almanac for 1876 will probably be the
In any country. The proprietors, Messrs. Hostel
ter 4 Smith, Pittsburgh, Pa" on receipt OF two
cent stamp, will forward copy by mail - an!
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Health and long life are secured only by careful
attention to the first symptoms of disease. The
sore throat and slight cough are warnings that
rested they will end in Catarrh or Consumption
perhaps death. To remove the Inflammation and
allay the cough, pure tar contained in the "For
est Tar Trouches is the best article for this pur-
pose. Get them Of your druggist with the "Forest
Tar Book" or send Is cents to the Forest Tar
Co., Portland, Me-, for sample box.
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The week of prayer will be observed in this city
- follows union prayer meeting Monday evening,
At Methodist lecture room; on Tuesday evening
at Baptist vestry on Wednesday evening the diff
ferent churches will hold their usual meetings at
their several yestries. On Wednesday afternoon
there will be preaching service, followed by
prayer meeting, at the Baptist lecture room. I'm
ion prayer meeting on Thursday evening, at the
Free Baptist vestry, and on Friday evening at
the Congregstionalis. chapel. Probably no meet
pg will be held on Saturday evening
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Notice..

rlNIIE members of The Augusta Literary and III.
i brary Association are notified to meet ut the
Library Room in Augusta, Friday, the It'll day of
January 1876, ut O'clock, p n 10 act ON the fol-
lowing business:
LIST To see if the association will vote to cancel
its obligations to annual members, return books
which have been donated to the association, to the
donors and form corporation OF the life members
under such rules and regulations ss may hereafter
be adopted.
I'd no see II the assc citation will vote to divide
the books and other property OF the association
among its members.
Sd TO see il the association will vote to transfer
the books and other property Of the association 70
the city OF Augusta, on condition that the Gig SHAH
establish free pabl;c library.
4tb, To transact any other business that may
properly come before them.
BY Direction OF the President,
WIN. b. LAPHAM,
Clerk of said Association.
Augusta Dss. 80, 1873. decsi.!sr
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Dien.

In Maiden, Mass =, Dec. 3lst, Emma L. Carpenter,
wife of John r. Deering. formerly Of THE city, aged
81 years.
In Lew iston, 29ih ut., Mrs. Elnira Burgess, aged
- Yeas II months.
In Ii. BOA eth ult., Mrs. Mary lIinkley, aged -
years. -
In West Waterville 26th ult, Mrs. Mary r.
Shepard. wife of Geo. Shepard, aged Il.
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Obituary.
VIEW YORK..
Naval Affairs.

New York, January l. The L. $. frgatc
Ireston was successfully launched from the
Brooklyn Lazy yard to-day about noon. The
launching WAS witnessed by thousands of people
Dedication.
Buffalo, January /. The amount Of the Bork
deialcation, as far as can be CLEANED from the
present state of his (Treasurers) books, 10 $780,,
600. Bork was OF Clifton, Ont, last night, which
is just across the border. His property has been
attached by the sheriff, and the banking cfhce OF
Lyon, Bork & Co., was closed.
A Murder.
Whitehall. january. James Buell. Of Chez
yer Ore Bed, \. Y, was murdered this morning,
by his wife, during an alteration. 1t appears
that Buell. in tit of insanity attempted to as
sault his wife. and was stabbed il the stomach BY
her and died shortly after. He was As years Of
age and leaves no family but the murderess. He
was formerly from Glenda le. Mass.
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LOCAL AND BUSINESS NOTICES.

There is no absurdity in the fact that an i'm
paired Nervous System causes Consumption,
Neuralgia, Bronchitis, Dyspepsia, Asthma, Epil-
optic Fits, whooping Cough, Heart Disease and a
host Of others. Then why is it absurd that Eel.
lows Hypophosphites, which effectaally cures
Nervous Debility, should cure these diseases also
"Remove the cause and the complaint will cease"
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Beware of peddlars Of goods, who impadenty
intrude themselves into your houses, Offering
great bargains, and talk you blind and deaf, and
who will finally CANNON you into cash purchase
against your better judgment, or the signing OF
note which other parties will compel you to pay
Many persons in Clinton, Unity, Albion and other
towns around have benn victimzed in this way
One who gave note in this way is confident that
thew must have put him under mesmeric influence,
for in no other way can he account for the deiu'
sian upder which he acted.
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Partridge Bros, Druggists, under Gram
lite Hall, make u speciality Of fitting trusses
to hernia or rupture. The have the largest
stock and variety OF trusses In the state
from which to make a proper selection for
any case presented, and have been most
success sfuI in giving perfect hts.
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WASIlINGTON.
Executive Reception.


Washington. January /. The usual New Years
reception was held at the Executive mansion, to-
day, commencing at ii o'clock at which time the
President received the cabinet officers and foreign
ministers, and afterwards the judges OF the Su-
preme court, Senators and Representatives, Off
GERS Of the army and navy. chiefs Of bureaus SOL
ders of the war of 1912, Mexican war veterans,
members of the Oldest Inhabitants Association,
a delegation OF the Grand Army OF the Republic
and others. The reception of citizens generally
commenced at o'clock. The attendance was
large. The Marine band furnished the music
The officers Of the army and navy and marine
corps were out in strong array and presented q
remarkably fine appearance. The reception was
very largely attended. Members of the cabinet
were received from l to o'clock. About 500
visitors. The presentations, as usual, occurred in
the Blue Room.
Postal Changes.
The following are the postal changes for New
England:
Postmasters appointed
Calvin Bgbee, Newry, Oxford Co., Me.
Hawkes. Fearing, bingham Centre, Plymouth
Co., Mass.
The Mexican Commission.
The council who have business before the
United States and Mexican Commission, say the
sums awarded to the Mexican citizens, will prob
ably be 81, 900 600, to the citizens of the United
States between $4,000 900 and Sc, OOO, 900, &C.
cording to the terms of the treaty. The United
States will give credit to the Mexican government
for the amount, which will finally be awarded to
its citizens, to be paid them by Mexico, and the
sum due by Mexico to the citizens of the United
States, will be paid this government in annual in
ssallments of $30O,00O in gold, or its equiv alent.
Personal.
Secretary Belknap left Washington last night
for Iowa. lie is candidate for the L nited States
Court in the place Of Judge Wright, who retires to
resume the practice of law.
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MASSACHUSETTS.
TO be PardOned.

Boston, January l. The Executive Council has
by vote of TO 3, recommended Gov. Castor to
pardon Spence Pitts and IN accordance with that
recommendation the pardon will be granted.
Arrested.
Isaac H. rockingham, chief clerk in the stamp
department OF the Boston post office, arrested
to-day for en- bezzling stamps, and held in ST, 900
by the United States Commissioners
Obituary.
Fall River January |. Daniel Conroy, whose
death was announced few days since, had been
one year in the board Of alderman three years in
the council and at one time was an assessor. His
funeral service was solenized, to-day in St.
Marys church, which was crowded. Nearly a
hundred carriages followed the remains to the
cemetery.
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France.


stop.
Paris, January |. Bishop Dufauloop has gone
to Rome to urge the canonization OF Joan OF Arc.
Spain.
Madrid, January /. General Jovellar. the new
Captain General of Cuba, sailed from Cadz yes
terday, for Havana.
King Alfonso to-day had long conference with
Gems Quesada and Martinez Campos.
Russia.
St. Petersburg, January |. Numerous bands of
khoksnd insurgents are preparing to resume
hostilities Fresh troops will be despatched TO
the scene of operations this month.
Financial.
New York, January 2. Gable specials of the
London Times state that the amount of bullion
deposited in the Bank of England, the past year,
on balance, is the largest ever recorded.
The Bank of France now holds 1926, 100000.
Imports and Exports.
The imports of sugar into England show an iu-
crease of 22,00O tons.
The exports of iron decreased 5000 tons,
owing TO the falling of in the expert Of rails to
the Y. s. Of 5000 tons.
Brilliant Reception.
The King of Italy gave a brilliant New Years
reception, to the diplomatic body, who dined with
the ministry at the Quirinal in the evening.
Military Matters.
Prussian officers are said to have been taking
military notes along the Servian frontier.
Spain and Cuba.
The Spanish government on the Odd Of Decem-
Der, confdentislly declared to the other European
powers q firm resolution Of satisfying all just
complaints of the Cubans.
Personal.
The King and Queen Of Greece will make u
tour in the spring, in relation to the Eastern
question.
Reception Dispensed With.
The American Colony at Berlin dispensed with
the usual New Yea. reception, in consequence
of the absence of Minister Davis.
Peru.
Lima, December Is, via Panama. The Guano
question remains in statu quo.
Nicholas Pierola threatens Peru with another
| invasion from Chill.
Riva Aguevo, q candidate for the vice-presi'
deucy OF Peru has resigned.
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The Mexican Commission.
GEORGIA.
PERSONAL.

New York, january. A World special from
Atlanta reports that Alexander II. Stephens con-
dition is unfavorable. His trouble is q severe
are affected, but not the lungs. His attendants
think he cannot recover, and he himself recognizes
the early approach of death.
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\ Err MONT.
Charlie Ross.

Boston, January l. The Herald has special
from st. Adams saying the boy who claims to be
Charlie Ross is found not to DO the missing boy
from Milford, y. H., as was supposed. Several
circumstances have made citizens quite sanguine
he is after all the missing Charlie. Mr. Ross Of
Philadelphia, has been again telesaphed, and re-
plies that he will be in St. .Albsns, Monday after
noon
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WISCONSIN,.
Commercial Exhibit.

Milwaukee, january L.. Areview Of the com
me.ce Of this city for the past year. furnishes the
following fgures Flour received .40l us barrels,
manufactured al, 1859, shipped 2,l3l, 1856; wheat
received 81 1877 POI, shipped % ,266 S3l. The in
creased receipts Of wheat, Is compared with last
year, showed two million bushels.
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LEW lSTON
Sudden Death.

Lewiston, January l. At the Caledoniau party
last night, at twelve o'clock, George Hill, while
wishing his friends happy New Year, dropped
dead Of heart disease. He was English and came
here from Canada. Aged 50 years
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A Druggist Of Webster, Mass. writes: "isplit
one of my fingers open down to the first jc;nt, and
shattered the bone. Immediately dressed it with
Rennes Pa;n-Killing Magic Oil, keeping the fin
ger wet. 1t healed very rapidly, with very little
soreness, and no pain consider it the best thing
in existence for Cuts, Bruises, sore throat and
Canker. Try it, Reader. dec29-t&wlw
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WISCASSET.
OF the { Centennial Year.

Opening OF the Centennial Year.
Wiscasset, January l. The opening of the
Centennial year was celebrated here by the ring
ing Of bells at midnight and by one of the largest
balls ever held in Wiscasset The ball was strict
ly leap year affair. gotten up and its details all
carried out by the ladies.
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Join the procession Ifyou have a cough or
cold join the crowds that hurrying to the drug
stores for "IIale's Honey of Horehound and Tar"
1t is agreeable, quick to cure, and absolutely in
falbe. Sold by all druggists.
Pike Toothache drops cure in minute.
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rELEGRAMsIN GEN ERAL.

Timothy Dodd, said to be the Oldest merchant
in Boston, died to-day, aged %.
The amount of bullion withdrawn from the
Bank of England on balance to-day, it $4,000
pounds.
San Sebastian.
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Like UQuaker GuMav

Artificial teeth are of little and easily detect
ed Take care of the real ones. All you need is
fragrant SozoDoNT; use it daily and your teeth
will be the last of natures gifts to fail you.
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The public may place confidence in Messrs; J.
f. Devine 4 Co., as Apothecaries. (Signed), Dr.
Geo. w. Martin, Dr. l.. j. Crooker, Dr. w. Scott
Hill, DR.. Geo. +. Brickett, DIR. Wallace Bolan.
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A Murder,
Weather Probabilltle. Tor To.dax.

For the Middle and New England States,
generally clear and cooler weather will prevail.
with northwest to southwest winds and rising bar.
ometcr.
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The New Years Ball, given by the Pacific boys,
on Friday evening, was complete success. Over
one hundred couples were on the floor, and the
company was in every way well behaved.
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1t is an established fact that J. L. Devine 4
Co.'S compound Camphor Ice and Glycerine" is
the best thing out for chapped hands and lips.
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LOCAL AND BUSINESS NOTICES.

Don't pay so cts. and $780, when you can buy
an article like 4damsons Botanic Balsan for 5;
cts. 1t cures Coughs, Colds, and all Pulmonary
Complaints 81 and IS cts. Sold by all Druggists
and Dealers, janl-t&wlw