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Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-16
SOUTH CAROLINA.

COLUMBIA, December l5. At the Inauguration
of Wade Hampton as Governor of South Carolina,
yesterday, to the surprise Of every one, the
speaker produced and read the following official
statement from the colored secretary of State
VOTE FOR GOVERNOR ELECTED 1876
Hampton, 92,26l
Chamberlain, 9l,l27
OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE
December 9th, 1876. (
I'D. ii T. llayne, Secretary of State, do here
by certify that the foregoing is true and correct
state ment OF the vote for Governor at the general
election of 1876 as appears by the county returns
now on file in this office.
Given under my hand and seal of State, at
Columbis, this ninth day of December, 1876,
and IN the one hundred and fl rst year of
American lndel endence.
j. II L. IIAYNE,
Secretary OF State.
Is This important document includes Edgefed
and Laurens, which the board of csuvassers threw
ont to elect Chamberlain. Ii bears the seal of the
Statr, and having been issued as late as the h
lG~t Is put forward as proof ind sputable that the
democrats carried the State, and Hampton is legal
ly elected governor.
The house congressional committee have been
busy all day and evening, trying to discover some
error in the proceedings of the canvassing board
that would favor TIdeu, but thus far have not
succeeded in changing single vote from the re-
suit declared by the board.
FLORIDA.
New YORK, Dece mber ID. Gen. Frances c.
Barlow, who attended the canvass Of the vote 10
Florida, says he cannot tell which way the State
really went, but that if he had been d member of
the board OF canvsssers he would not have thrown
out returns from certain strong democratic pre-
cIncts, the rejection of which secured Hayes MA
jOriy OF 900. He says, however, that the evil
deuce was conflicting, and fair minded men
would come to Opposite conclusions upon it.
LOUISIANA.
New ORLEANS, December Is. Only witnesses
and the council of the parties and persons speci-
lv invited were admitted to the session of the
House committee to- day.
lleniy Carroll (colored) testified that he lives in
Orleans parish, on the right bank i've miles be-
low the city. Was formerly republican. join
ed the liberal party and voted for McEnery in
/ 1872, voted the democratic ticket this year for
which his life was thi estened and attempts made
to murder him. A shot and killed Nov
10th being mistaken for the witness.
VIM. Ward (colored) of Great Parish testified
that in 1874 he was shot at and knocked in the
head by republicans because he wanted to run for
the legislature. lie was then a republican and
had to leave the State because he knew too much.
He remained out of the State six months. He
took his seat in the legislature in 1874, though he
was fairly beaten at the polls. Ward is q
| democrat.
| o B. Morgan testified at some length. His
testimony was merely a recapitulston of what
had already been said lie was followed by 9TH
er witnesses. but no new Developments were
made.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-16
NEW YORK.
Escaped.


New YORK, December 10. Two prisoners
bound for Albany prison jumped from the express
train and it is believed were killed.
Payment OfInterest.
The court has authorized the receiver Of the
Erie Railroad Company to make payment on In-
terest for the past two years on Ere fifth mort
gage bonds.
Diptheria.
WilEn the past four weeks dipthera fatalities
have increased from twenty five to sixty eight
per week, and this week Will number eighty
deaths. 1t is estinl ated there over five hun
dred cases now in this city, mostly IN tenements
where the health board fears it will become cpl
demic, especially among children.
The Union Pacific Road.
The regular quarterly meeting of the directors
of the Union Pacific railroad was held yesterday
The minutes of the executive commitlee which
included the declaration of two per cent. divi-
dend payable Jan; LIST, 1877, were approved.
Burglars Captured.
The police at Cohoes this morning surprised
FIVE burglars at work on the safe of the New
York Central company at the depot, resulting in
the capture of two and escape Of three One cap
tured was fatally wounded.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-16

The Brooklyn disaster is srousing the people Of
our State to look well to the suffcency of egress
from public halls, where large numbers Of people
assemble. The Rockland Free Press, as well as
the cergymen of that city, speak with force and
plainness OF The insufficient means OF egress from
Farwell & Ames' Hall, in Rockland.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-16

The fire department was called out yesterday
morning at half-past four o'clock by an alarm of
fire caused by fire taking on the roof of Mr.
Deanc Prsy's house, on State street. The chin
ney had burned out during the day, and over
heating the roof boards, fire was communicated
1t was put out with few buckets Of wate~, with
out doing much damage.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-16
YER MONT.
Brought to Justice.

RIcHroRD, December 10. A. b. Parker, Jr.,
alias Sellers, alias Waworth, who passed forged
checks on the Fsnuel Hall Bank of Boston, at st.
Albans, and on the First National of Philadelphia,
at Derby Line, was arrested at Mannsvile, L.
q, on the 6th but refusing to return vol
untarily was placed in cell with two insane
persons, and when the States attorney of Orleans
county, Vermont visited him this morning, he
wept and begged to be taken ont consentng 10
10 back without the formality of extradtion.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-16

Since the first appearance of seal-skin until the
present time its popularity has been increasing
steadily, and now it is the garment most general
ly selected when lady wishes to procure some
thing which shall at once combine elegance and
comfort. Although, for the time, there seems to
be such fancy for silk, fur-lined sacks and cir
cuars, yet it is not materially affecting the sale or
WEAR of eal-skin.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-16

Had it not been for the water furnished from
the Augusta Water Company's work, the granite
block opposite the post offce must have fallen a
prey to the fire. Large quantities of water were
drawn from . faucet in the upper story, passed
out and put upon the roof. The fire remaining on
the scene yesterday was put out by attaching hose
10 n faucet.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-16
AUBURN.
Fire.

LEWISTON, December Is. A building in Au-
burn, owned by N. Crafts 4 Co., took fire last
night and the roof burned off. Loss Sl75; in
sured in the Hudson Company. The building
was occupied by Miller & Burns, and Mr. Stone,
ho lost $500. Insured in Paterson and Fame.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-16
CAN ADA.
The BOARD of Trade,

OTTAWA, December Is. At the approaching
session of the Dominion Board of Trade at Ottawa,
delegates will urge taking such steps as will re-
suit in securing to vessel-owners of the Dominion
the right of using American canals and rivers as
provided by the Washington treaty; also urging
the improperly Of allowing American bottoms to
be treated as Canadian vessels by simple regis
tration.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-16
Weather Probabilities for To-day.

For the Middle and New England States,
severe southwest and northwest gale, partly
cloudy and decidedly colder weather. falling fol-
lowed by rising barometer and in the extreme
northern portions light snow.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-16

Those in this vicinity who have policies in tue
Security Life Insurance Company of New York,
that has "gone where the woodbine twineth," are
ANXIOUS to ind out where the security" comes
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-16

We would call attention TO the announcement
of Mr.. Berry. the Gardiner artist. Nothing more
beautiful or enduring for a Christmas gift than
an oil painting Berry has some fine paintings,
the product of his genius.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-16

The annual meeting of the East kennebec Ag-
ricultural Society is 10 be held at Greeleys corner
in Palermo, on Saturday, Dec. Both, at 10 A. NJ,
for the election of officers and the transaction of
other business.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-16
Card.

Deane Pray and family express their sincere
thanks to our very efficient Fire Department for
their prompt response to the alarm OF fire on the
morning of the 18th inst. Also, for the kindly
assistance of their neighbors and friends.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-16
A ARKANSAS.
The Little Rock Fire.

CINCINNATI, December Is. Up to this hour, l
=. NJ nothing additional to last nights dispatches
about the Little Rock fire has arrived. There is
no direct commu u ication with Little Rock.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-16

Messrs. Partridge Bros. have just opened some
choice Havana cigars, at low prices. Wivls who
allow their husbands to smoke, can make ac-
ceptable present by selecting box of the fra
grant weed, q meerchaun, or Russia leather
cigar case, at Partridge drug store.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-16
4 Rare Chance 10 Start a GJOd
Business,

rINO ONE PERSON, IN EACH COUNTY, having
/ from . 200 TO $500, offer a business that will
pay every ear from 8! 900 to 5000. Goods be
made at home and retail at i've times the cost, be-
ing most st liking Improvement an article of
universal use. Can fully verify the truth of my
statement. No letters answered, AS If you are out
of business 1t will pay to come 100 miles to investi-
gate this.
HUNT & COOLIDGE,
NaRsion House, Room %, Augusta,
decli.t3t+
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-16

Horace R. Cheney, son of President Cheney of
Bates College, to whose sickness we have before
alluded, died at Philadelphia on Wednesday of
consumption. lie was one of the most promising
members of the Suffolk Bar
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-16

llallowell thought she would follow the exam
pie Of Augusta and have little confag ration of
her own. She has never yet been able to com
pere with this city in that respect.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-16
TENNESSEE.
Fire.

MEMPHIS, December Is. A fire broke out at
Bolivar Tenn, this morning, and spreading rap
idly, consumed twenty-five buildings, churches,
stores, offices, &C., before it got under con-
troll. Losses aggregate 100000.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-16

A fine assortment of gold and silver watches
gold and plated chains. earnings, shawl, lace aud
cuff pins, sleeve buttons, studs, stone and band
riggs solid silver spoons. forks, children's cups
sets-fork, knife and spoon-in cases, at E
Rowse's.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-16
Maine Manufacturing News.

The property Of the Auburn Foundry and
Manufacturing Co. was sold BY J. T. Small, auc-
toneer, Tuesday afternoon. The real estate sold
for S5l25, the personal for S64jS. 1t was pur-
chased by new company, to be called the Au-
burn Foundry Co.
The Rockland Steam Mill Co. have been filing
their mill with corn, against the fleeing of the
river. They have nearly l3 900 bushels stored.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-16

Mr.. J. G. Hillara, special agent of the Etna In
sarance Company, was here yesterday, attending
to the settlement of risks taken by that company
Of those suffering from the late fire.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-16

We glad TO learn that Mr.. W Illam Calder,
the well known actor, whose representation of
Rip Van Winkle will be remembered by our citi-
zens. will appear in this city sometime the first of
Ianuary with Schoolcraft and Goes Combination
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-16

The Maine Wesleyan Seminary and Female
College, at Kents Hill, has an attendance of l20
pupils the first week of the winter term.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-16

Mr.. II. X. Randall makes q specially Of re-
painting chamber sets, or single pieces, in the
latest styles at his paint shop in Concert Hall, on
State street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-16

The Maryland pop corn that Williamson 4
Greenwood have at their store IS just the stuff for
Christmss-"sure Pop" Ifyou get corn-ered aud
the voice grows husky don't take sherry cob bier,
but buy small quantity of Maryland pop corn,
and he happy. Williamson & Greenwood have it
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-16

We see it stated somewhere that there are 49,
600, 900 cows in the Unit ed States, but the num-
Der of pumps is not mentioned.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-16

Rev. Mr.. Ecob is to preach in Portland to-mor-
row. His pulpit here will be supplied by Prof.
Burr of the Hallowell Classical School.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-16

1t is the general remark of those who look upon
the ruins made by the fre-"Now let brick or
stone buildings be erected"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-16

few extra copies Of the Journal may be found
at this office, containing account of the fire.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-16

Rev. DR.. Quinby started yesterday morning,
for Boston, for the purpose of purchasing a new
outfit for the Banner.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-16

The supper gaen by the Young Ladies Board
OF Missions, Thursday evening" was successful
aud pleasant affair, and the receipt quite crafty
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-16
The Union Pacific Road.
LOUISIANA
Death.

New ORLEANS, December Is. George r..
Bsgley, an engineer of Eads Jettice. died here
yesterday, aged 81. lie leaves a wife and four
children.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-16

Elder /. c. Welcome will preach at the rooms
formerly occupied by the Y. NJ. c. A, next Sun
day, the 18th.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-16
Boston Stock List.

Boston, Dec. Is, 1876.
Sales at the Brokers' Board.I
Eastern Railroad. 3LsaH
Boston 4 Main, lRaiiroad Tle]
Portland. oaso n Portsmouth, -a4y-
Boston Name Railroad, Ts, 1lCk-alll
Eastern Railroad 7's -a50n
Maine State 65, lllLa--
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-16
DtfD.

In Damariscotta. 9th inst Alverado Hall, a & d
Is years.
In Monmouth. Sd inst, Joseph G. Jewett, Esq,
aged II yeals s 18Th last. Mrs. Sally wife of Joseph
q. JewC IT, aged IL years.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-16

1t is said there hats in seventy-fve different
shapes for ladies to choose from this There
is no excuse for the wearing Of an unbecomng
one.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-16

Fruit dishes, berry dishes, cake baskets, ice
pitchers, silver plated and pearl handled tea knives,
napkin rings and fruit knives, cups, &C, &c, at
E. Rowse's.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-16

Mr.. Chas. Simpson of Vsssslboro, has availed
himself of the bankrupt. act
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-16

Mr.. Philip Hubbard, aged ninety years, resi-
dent of Palmyra, recently received visit from q
very distant relative, in the person of Nellie Good
win OF st. Albans, aged nine months. Nellie
was accompanied by her mother, Mr.. Hubbard
great, great granddaughe making Nellie Of the
fifth generation.
DIR. Pulsifer of Wateryille is reported TO be
very low Of typhoid pneumonia.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-16
iAarrtfD.

In Watcrvie 18Th inst, by Rev. K. S4nderson,
Elhanan q. Chllds 10 Mary y. Blunt
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-16

Call at Deane Pray & Co.'S and see their new
fur trimmed and plain ulsters. tdeclltf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-16

Orders for flowers, for the holidays, received
by T. Horne, at L. Rowses.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-16
Cincinnati Produce Market.

Cincinnati. Dec. is. ls7s.
PORK $l6 25ai6 90 Clear sides, l0Il0k
LARU- BACON
Steam 10 0Oal0 80 Shoulders, 5ka5k
Kettle, 10 A.aA Clear rib sides, yxax
BULK ME ATS Clear sides, l0Sak
Shouders,l 5a64 WHISKEY- Oea-
Clear rib sides S-asia
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-16

There is still considerable fire among the ruirs
Of the late disaster.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-16
SINGER SEWING MACHINES
HallOWell Gas Light Co.

THE Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of
i Hallowell Gas Light Company, for the choice
of Directors will BE- held at tie erk's Ofice, on
Tuesday, January ID, 1871, at IL o'clock in the lore
noon.
II. p. LlVERMORE, Clerk.
Hailowell, Dec. II, 1876. decl5.t3tt
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-16
ILLINOIS.

New YORK, December lj A Chicago specia
to the Times says the discovery has been mad,
that military organization extending over tn,
West, to seat rilden as president, by force, unde
orders from the democratic Veteran Legion o
New York has been formed with divisioin com
manders, etc.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-16

The regular me, ting If tie Reform Club will
be held at the club room as usual at 30. Bro
Geo. ii. Clark o Boston, will be present and will
address the meeting. full attendance of the
members Of the club is especially desired.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-16

tlat his sickness was caused while in the line Of
duty The simple fact that he was soldier does
not guarantee admission. The new hospital
building at the Home is greatly priced. Under
the excellent manager ment Of General Tilton, the
entire institution is in splendid working order,
and fulfilling is grand mission Of benevolence.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-16

Christmas comes one week from next Monday
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-16
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
-TOTHE-
9aily Esaashse 5unrual.
A DlABOLICAL ARRANGEMENT TO
INJURE OFFICERS.

A Rum Seller Hides His Liquor in n
Cellar and Saws the Rounds of the
Ladder Leading thereto Piling
Rocks and Broken Glass
at the Bottom.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-16

Fir emblems for sale, at E. Rowse's.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-16
New York Money Market.
EVENING REPORT.

New Yoik. Dec. is, Isis.
Money was eafy at5-aT- per cent. on call. For
elsn exchange dull at 4slx a4sl y for bankers long
ana ts-a-- for demand. Gold opened at l07k
ana closed at i01A. Loans Az and per cent.
customs receipts, slr4tOO. Treasury disbursed
$500 interest, ss3, 800 for bonds and $4,000 in
silver.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-16
Poultry show.

The Central Maine Poultry Association will
hold their first exhibition at Fairfield in Andrews
Hall, Dec. l9th, 20th and 2lst. About $1,000 are
offered in premiums, beside the combination pre-
mums. About two hundred coops Of poultry are
promised, besides large variety Of pigeons from
different well known fanciers, among which will
be several pairs that have been imported at an
expense Of over 500 per pair There will also
be exhibited large variety Of ducks, geese, tur-
keys &c, also rabbits ferrets, singing and orna-
mental birds of all descriptions are promised F.
Sawtel.e Of West Waterve will exhibit large
stuffed collection. A large collection of eggs is
expected.
|. X. Fech of Na,ick, Mass, will be present to
judge the exhibit, and will also give lecture on
Practical Poultry Raj ing, Monday evening.
Arrangements have been made with the Maine
Central Railroad, for two-thrd, fare from all sta
lions; also similar arrangements with the hotels
there People fom Waterville, Vassalboro', Au-
gusta and all stations below here on the NJ iine
Central, can take the freight train which arrives
at Fairfield at o'clock 7. NJ, and return via
Pullman the same evening", which leaves there al
10 o'clock p. NJ.
Geo. NJ. Twichell is President, and F. L. Nc
Faddep, Secretary. All commun ca,ions dnecttd d
to them will be promptly answered.
MEssRs, EpIToRs-We desire to thank through
your columns, the iremen, especially for teei, ef-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-16
EUROPE.
The French Policy.

LONDON, December Is. The declaration Of
the policy of M. Simon in the French deputies is
fsvorably received in France.
Loss of n Brussels Bank.
despatch from Brussels says the loss to the
Union du Credit Bank, by the defacation of
President Merigue is estimated at four million
francs
Turkey.
CONSTANTINoPLE, December ID. The prelim-
mary conference will end to-day or tomorrow
and formal conference will probably commence
next week.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-16

We have been shown Centennial deed. given
to Nathaniel Hamlen of Welldeet, Mass. by
Abiel Stone Of Shrewsbury, Mass. 1t is in the
peculiar form Characteristic Of those ancient doc
uments, paragraph from which we will quote
"IIis Heirs and Assigns shall and may from
Time to Time, and at all Times forever hereafter,
by Force and Virtue of these Presents, lawfully,
peaceably and quietly Have, Hold, Use. Occupy,
Possess and Enjoy the said demlsed and bargain
ed Premises, with the appurtensnces, free and
clear, and freely and clearly acquitted exonersted
and discharged of and from all and all Manner of
former Gifts, Grants. &C."
Nathaniel Hamlen was the grandfather of our
respected fellow citizen, Mr.. Charles Hamlen.
There are at the present time seven hundred
inmates at the Soldiers Home in Togus, near this
city-the largest number ever at the Home be-
fore at one time, showing that, through lack of
employment or on account of straitcued circum-
stances, many are driven to the hospitable doors
of the Home, who under other conditions could
shift for themselves. Many apply who have no
qualifications for admission. 1t must be shown to
the satisfaction Of the Deputy Governor that the
person making application for admission was
disabled by wounds while in action, or if sick
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-16
Local auD State Mems.

Water street has a black eye.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-16
WE
LIVE
sTI IL

WE sTIhL LIVE !!
We have removed our Stock (and it didn't take
long, to No. w Water ST., where We are I, ady to
sell
SINGER SEWING MACHINES
as usual, having received a supply, ordered by
telegraph Thursday morning. We shall also
ceive orders for Butterick's Patterns to be deiv.
cred the next day.
FULLER a. CAPEN.
Augusta, Dec Is. decl6-flw
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-16

MEssRs EpIToRs-We desire to thank through
your columns, the firemen, especially for teei, ef-
forts to secure safe from the ruins Thursday
morning. Had it remained much longer in the
fire, our loss would have been much greater
while now all our book. and papers are perfectly
ErtTpp G E.pyx
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-11-30
MARROW GAUGE RAILROADS.

The HERALD has, rs its readers are
aware, often expressed itself as favor.
ablo TO tho construction of narrow.
gauge railways, and it has time and
again set forth what it conceived to be
the advantages of this character of
road, but it now seems that the most
excellent authority has demonstrated
from actual experience that such roads
do not pay, Without fully endorsing
these views, we lay before our readers
the argument of Mr., NJ. NJ. Weber, an
eminent railway authority, rs contained
in the "QuWiery published at the Uni
versity of Tubingen. Mr., Weber begins
by CHASING railways as normal or pri-
mary and abnormal or secondary.
He includes in the first the entire
general system of broader gauge roads
which given country has and in the
latter all deviotions thereirom 1t
comprises also the curves and grades
usual in the general system. He adopts
the general premise that the normal
broad gauge roads can have " mutually
among each other that affords economic
advantages not attainable by abnormal
narrow gauge railways that prori
they are, therefore, to he preferred.
He assumes further that they serve q
general railroad traffic, Of passenger
and freight trains, especially where the
latter is variable in both quantity and
quality better than narrow gauge roads,
that are abnormal, unless, indeed, the
latter can be exclusively the purveyor
for some special passenger or freight
transportation. lie claims preference
for them also IN all cases where the
unloading and rolooding, or transfer,
causes deterioration in the goods to be
carried TO market, which is the case
with all lower grades or soft Goals he
says to obviate this requires cost,
structures, and claims that for TIM
!. reason they are moro economic, speetio
ana more expeditions. He ascrbes /,