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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-08-21
EUROPE.
England.

London, August 10. The Scotch Rifle team
which is to compete in the Centennial rifle
matches, embarked at Liverpool for Philadelphia,
to-day.
Spain.
Lisbon, August 10. In consequence CT the fl
nancial crisis, there was general run on the
banks here yesterday, and three were compelled
to close their doors Several will suspend pay
ment. The bank of Portugal is also closed. All
suspending banks have assets in excess of liabili
ties, and the present embarrassment is .olely due
to the scarcity of silver coin, supplies of which
are expected from London, and it is thought that
on its arrival the crisis will terminate.
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$4,000 in PURSES.
FALL MEETING.
OAKLAND PARK,
GARDINER, ME.
IS I 6.
FOUR DAYS TROTTING

Aug. 22, 23, >2I AMI %.
Carriages and coaches will be in readiness to
convey passengers to The Park from the trains,
steamboat wharves aud hotels. Distanc~ from the
depot not over mile and half.
Trotting will commence a. two O'Clock Z. NJ,
each day.
Tickets 80 Cents. Carriages 80 Cents,
Ladies' Free.
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No. A. Purse Of $500.

StaIIlOnS. $2U 70 nrst, *TZo % second, 30
third, $50 to fourth.
A. C. Scribner, Portland, b. s. Lghtoot
Il X. WoOdman, Gardiner, bn. s. Knox Boy
W. IL. Mathews, Scarsport, b. s. Young Buchanan
J. W. McDufie, Lewiston, b. s. King william
A bner Toothaker, Phillips, b. s. Troublesome
Watson Blasdeli, Burnham, b. $. Emperor W ILL an
V. C. Hall, Windham, blk. s. Phil Sheridan
W. +. Peva, Togus b. S. Maine olasher
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Personal
PENNSYLVANIA.
Collision.

New York, August 10. The Yale shell was
so badly damaged yesterday by collision at
Philadelphia, that it is unfit for use, and new
one has been ordered.
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Political.

Lawrence, August 49, Supporters of VIM. A.
Russell the republican nominee for Congress
had flag raising tonight, with music and fire.
common.
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tMarrtfD.

In Bath, l7th inst. Charles +. Pierce of Worces-
ter, Mass, TO Miss Carrie 4. Mcclellan of Bath.
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No. "a Purse of $500.

Free for ALL $3.50 to first, sl26 to second, $75 to
third. $50 to fourth.
A. c. Scribner, Portland, b.. 8. Lightfoot
L. 8. Jacobs, Pennington, BIS Abdallah
C. w. Crockett, Bangor, g.g. Billy Platter
G. w. Davis, Dover, \. H., Oh. x. Unknown
j. W. Med. file, Lewiston, b.. King William
j. s. Aver, Palermo, Big. Aver
V. g. Hall, Windham, blk. S. Phil Sheridan
auglS.iYt
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NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Fire..

Boston, August 10. A large forest fire is now
raging on the line Of the Portland and Ogdens-
burg Railroad, in the vicinity of North Conway,
New Hampshire.
Financial.
Portsmouth, August 49, The Rockingham
10 cent savings banks of Portsmouth, which re-
Gently suspended, will pay 62 cents on dollar to
depositors.
Death.
Portland, August %. Joseph Lusscll of New
York, died of heart disease at Mount Washington,
at o'clock o-night.
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Cincinnati Produce Market.

Cincinnati Produce Market.
Cincinnati. August 10. If7G.
PORK-Sl7 Kali x.
LAkD-steam 10 IA, Kettle, 12sk-.
BULK MEATS-shoulders So ~ clear rib side
SSea9 clear sides 9h9-.
Observation-Disclosures sax; clear rib sides Ox
*; clear sides 10 y a1uA.
WHISkEY--ll0a.
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The Centennial.

Philadelphia, August 10. The weather being
damp and murky, the attendance at the Exhbi-
ton to-day, the first Is cent day. did not come up
admission are estimated at 49,, 4l9.
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Boston Stock List.
Boston. August 10, 1875
ISales at the Brokers' Board.l
Eastern Railroad 6xa7
Boston Il Maine railroad, CLAUS
Portland. Saco Il Portsmouth GA
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Financial.
Death,
MASSACHUSETTS.


Boston, August 10. The reported failure of
Hon. Josiah Quincy has been confirmed. His
liabilities said to be $780, 900; while his assets
are 800, 900.
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Local anu State Nems.

Put away those linen coats.
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Reception.

Boston, August 49, Irish citizens of New Bed
ford will give Capt. Anthony and crew of the
Catalya, a reception on the vessels arrival there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-08-21

Herbert Emery, belonging in Fitchburg,
clerk in grocery store in Bowdon square, Bos-
ton, drowned while bathing at Salisbury
beach. this afternoon. His body was recovered
when the tide went out.
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The Weather.
LEWISTON.

Heavy rains this forenoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-08-21

Gillette & Taylor's planning mill, Springfield,
buried to-day. Loss $500; insurance 50 900 /;
lncendiary.
There was fire this morning in the candy man
ufactory of Chase & Co., on Oliver street. Loss,
So 900: Insurance. $500.
Middletown transcript., 1876-07-08
BATTLE WITH INDIANS.
Gen. Custer, His Officers and 315 Me
Killed.

Gen. Custer, His Onicers and 315 Men
Killed.
A terrible battle was fought by de-
tachment of United States troops under
General Custer with large force Of
Sioux Ipdians on the 25th ut Gen.
Custer marched into the Indian coun-
try and attacked an Indian camp guard
ed by from $500 to 1000 warriors =
A fierce battle ensued. The Indians
surrounded and ambuscaded the troops
and poured a murderous fire upon them
from all directions. Gen. Custer and
two brothers and all his officers, fifteen
in number, and every man of five COM
panies were killed. The fight was a
hard one; the troops fought with the
utmost bravery aud the Indians with
savage desperation. The total number
of U. S. troops killed, was Sl5. The
loss of the Indians could not be ascer-
tained as their dead were carried off.
But for the timely arrival of Gen.
Gibbons with reinforcements it is prob
able that the entire force of U ).
troops would have been destroyed. At
his approach the Indians retired. A
general Indian war. it is said, is now
feared in army circles.
Middletown transcript., 1876-07-08
Political Notes.

"Fighting Joe Hooker" is a Tilden
man.
Tilden is said to be worth millions,
and Peter Cooper, it is also said, made
the barrels which hold them.
It seems to be at last settled that the
Democrats have a majority in the Ore
gon Legislature and that the new United
States Senator will be Of that persua-
sion
Governor Seymour has no doubt
about the position of New York in No
vember. 1t will, he says, take its place
as self-asserting, out-spoken State in
favor of Tilden.
The fact that General Grant has made
an unusual number of speeches of late,
leaves the inference that he is practic-
ing for the Senate and has serious no.
tions of succeeding Logan.
The Independent voter is making his
choice. The Adamses and those of
their ilk are all for Tilden. Hendricks
and Reform. The offlceholders, the
bummers, and the camp followers are
unanimous for Hayes.
Since his return from St. Louis Mr..
Watterson has taken to feading his BIZ
BILE, and gives the following as sample
Of his progress: 'Then the Lord called
Samuel; and he answered "Here am
IL Sam. 3 ch,, 4 v.
1t is explained that when Mr.. Grant
found the country pleased with his ap-
pointment of Senator Morrill, to the
Treasury he got mad To get even
again be appointed Fisher to District
Attorneyship. Now he's pleased and
the country is mad.
Mr.. Rowles inquiries whether Mr..
Carl Schurz will call his New York
conference together again, or address
the people by committee? The third
party, be says, is exposed to division
under the qualified excellence of both
the old party candidates.
The Chicago Times expresses the
opinion that Governor Hayes should
not be held responsible for Ben Buffers
presence at the Washington ratification
meeting 1t adds that Job wasn't re-
sponsible for the fact that at famous
ratification meeting in bis day, "Satan
was there in the midst
Middletown transcript., 1876-07-08

THE WAR between Turkey and her
European provinces is extending its
limits and gradually becoming general.
Long disgusted with the weakness and
tyranny Of the Turkish government
those provinces have at last risen in re.
volt and are warring to throw of the
hated yoke. War began some time ago
in Herzegovina and Montenegro. and
now has commenced in Servia and sew
eral battles have already been fought.
This revolt has somewhat the nature Of
a religious war, and il is predicted and
believed that If it continues long other
European powers will eventually be
drawn into it and that general war
will snsue.
Middletown transcript., 1876-07-08
'.GArH" George Alfred Townsend

"GArH" George Alfred Townsend)
published a long communication in the
Philadelphia Times on Monday in
which. while protesting to give a bio
graphic and descriptive sketch Of Gov
ernor Tilden, he attempted in his own
peculiar and characteristic style to hold
that gentleman up to ridicule and to
place him in q false light before the Times
readers. In this be succeeded only far
enough as to receive mild editorial
rebuke from that paper and declara-
ton that it could not endorse bis views,
pretty strong intimation that the as
sertions of the doughty "Gath" ("Gas''
it ought to be) were not altogether. in
strict accordance with truth. That's a
failing that Alfred sometimes has.
Middletown transcript., 1876-07-08

PRESIDENT Grants staying away from
Philadclphia's great Centennial celebra-
tion on the Fourth Of July wasn't liked
bit BY the people Of that city, and es-
pecially by the managers Of the big
show. They had gone to great deal
Of trouble and expense in getting it up
and Of course were very anxious to have
it 90 off with much eclat;; and the Pres
ident's Indifference was felt as an ex-
eeedingly nnkind cut. 1t looked as
though be wanted to snub them. But
our Philadelphia friends oughtn't to find
fault with Mr.. Grant. He don't take
any interest in things Of that kind. His
great and comprehensive mind hates to
be bored with such trifiOg things as q
soldier parade. centennial poem and
an oration by snch man as Mr.. Evarts.
Such things as these are not to bis
taste. II they want to get him to at
tend their celebrations they ought to
have something that would interest him.
Let them get up big horse race, or .
square dog fight Or something else Of
that kind, and this great and learned and
high toned two-term President of the
Republicans will be on hand as lively
as q cricket on . hot hearth.
Middletown transcript., 1876-07-08

1.-TWO SIDES OF QUESTION The
$500 prize story-The Great Wheel
was concluded in last weeks issue Of
the Baltimore Sun. Next week will be
commenced "Two Sides Of Question. :"
the second prize story, for which $275
were awarded. 1t was written by Miss
S. W. Hubbard, of Buckingham county,
Va, and is replete with fascinating in
terest. The plot is startling, its scope
and incidents verging on the superna-
tural; but the story is unfolded in a
most charming manner. Persons who
desire to enjoy this story, and also to
be supplied with the latest news and
best miscellany, should at once sub
scribe to The Weekly Sun. Terms
1.50 per annum, free of postage
Middletown transcript., 1876-07-08

Gov. HENDRICKS ON TILDEN's NoMI-
NATION conversation with re-
porter of the Indianapolis Sentinel, be-
fore he was nominated for Vice-Presi-
dent, Gov. Hendricks said:
Il think Nj. Tilden has been nomi-
mated under two infuences-frst, his
position in New York as prominent
representative of the wishes Of the peo-
pie for thorough reform in govern
mental matters, and the widely spread
opinion that there is strong necessity
for reform secondly, Governor Tilden
is most capable organizer, and his
friends have been, both before and at
the convention. very efficient and sue
cessful in their support Of bis nomina-
tion. Taking it as a whole, the plat
form is well-expressed and compact
statement of sound views. The nomi-
nation and platform will make the fight
one of honest reform more marked than
was thought. Although Governor
Hayes is most esteemed gentleman,
and is supported most cordially by his
admirers and friends, yet he is the re-
preventative of the administration in the
imminent struggle, and will have much
to contend with against the platform
and nominee of the party representing
reform"
Middletown transcript., 1876-07-08

TERRIFIC ToRNADo.-On Tuesday
night terrible tornado passed through
South Burlington, Iowa Mr.. and Mrs.
Stockwell were instantly killed while
lying in their bed. Mr. Dyke was also
killed. A number of other persons
were more or less injured, but none
seriously. Twenty buildings were
riddled to pieces. The storm was Of
but an instant's duration, and the work
Of destruction was like fash of light
ming. A heavy storm prevailed over
the northern part Of Iowa Monday
night. On the line of the Illinois Cen
tral and Davenport and ST. Paul Rail-
roads bridges were swept away and en-
bankments washed out. No trains we're
run on Wednesday. The village of
Rockdale was washed out and forty-two
persons drowned. Rockdale is six miles
west Of Dubuque. The track between
Julien and Dubuque is washed out, and
it will take tive weeks to repair it.
Middletown transcript., 1876-07-08

A PRETTY fair sample Of the kind Of
honest (?) and economic Legislation that
the people Of the United States may
expect. if they ever again do 50 foolish
thing as to elect Republican major
ity to Congress, may be seen in the
action in the Senate on Wednesday
when the Republican senators voted to
pay that irrepressible "nigger" Pinch
beck, from Louisiana, $4,000 out Of
the public treasury, for services rem
dered to nobody but himself in trying
to foist bis odious person upon the
Senate as senator from Louisiana. The
Senate decided BY large majority that
he was not legally elected, and had no
right, to seat in that body. yet they
turned around and paid him 500. 900
for trying to usurp one. This is the
kind OF reform which we may look for
from Republican success in the next
campaign
Middletown transcript., 1876-07-08

THE Irish, (of ireland, must place
some confidence in Mr.. Francis Vincens's
Big scheme for . grand English speak
ing confederacy-or they may have
hopes that ireland will some day be
attached to the American Union. They
made big demonstration at Dublin on
Tuesday in celebration Of the anniver-
sary Of our independence. A big mass
meeting was held and speeches made.
In the evening they had . torchlight
procession and display Of fireworks.
An American Fourth Of July celebra-
ton in European country, in the most
approved American style, is something
new,
Middletown transcript., 1876-07-08

notorious military leader and revolut-
ionist. died at his residence in the city
of Mexico on the Goth Of June last.
Born in 1898 while Mexico was q
Spanish province, be became one Of the
leaders Of the revolution which separat-
ed his native country from the domin-
ion Of Spain, and in all the many petty
revolutions and instructions that fol-
lowed the overthrow of the Spanish
power and kept Mexico in state Of con-
slant warfare and tumult, he took an
active part. until be became the dictat-
or Of the country, without the name,
making and unmaking presidents at bis
will. In 1880 be became President
himself, and it was during bis admins
tration that Texas revolted and declared
her independence. The massacre Of
Texans at Alamo and the subsequent
terrible revenge taken by them spon
the Mexican troops will be remembered
by many Of the older people. He took
an active part as q Mexican leader in
the war between that country and the
United States. Shortly after its close
be left Mexico, but matters became so
bad and unsettled iB that country that
he was recalled in 1858 and once more
called to the presidency, first for one
year and afterwards for life. But be
with so much despotic author
ity that a revolution was inaugurated
against him and be was banished from
the eountry. That was the end Of his
public career. The remainder of his
life was spent in comparative retire.
ment. He returned to Mexico during
the brief reign Of Macmillan, but did
not succeed in getting into any promi-
nent position. and has led the life of
private citizen in the capital until his
death. He was IS years old.
Middletown transcript., 1876-07-08

The REPUBLICANS are making great
deal Of blow and are trying to make
capital out Of the (asserted) announce
ment Of Judge David Davis Of his in
tention to support the Republican ticket
next fall. They think that because
Judge Davis wanted to be the Demo
cratic nominee for the Presidency and,
being disappointed. has gone back to
the Republicans. they have gained q
great thing. Mr.. Davis belongs to that
class Of would-be politicians who are
independent (?) Of all parties who won't
give them the Offices they want. The
Judge was Republican as long as it
paid him to be, but when he could no
longer succeed to his liking in that
party, like Carl Schurs and other such
patriots, be drew off from his party and
became Liberal! (whatever that is)
with decided bidding for Democratic
favor. "He was talked Of for the Presi-
dency" by his Liberal (sore-head) Re
publican associates who would gladly
have had another Greeley tasco this
year, and few paper-money-crazed
Democrats in Illinois. The convention
paid no attention to his aspirations and
now, we are told, he has gone off in .
pout, and like a blubbering school boy
when he can't get to do as be pleases,
says he is "going home" Mr.. Davis
needn't have taken it so seriously to
heart, for if he had succeeded in getting
the nomination at St. Louis. ne would
have had the experience of MI. Greeley;
the Democrats would not have voted for
him and the election would have been
suffered to 60 by default as it was in
1872.
If Judge Davis had been honest and
consistent he would have discovered that
Hayes and Wheeler were good enough
for him" in the two weeks that elapsed
before the St. Louis nominations were
made.
Middletown transcript., 1876-07-08

accidents, and many that were not fatal,
happened, and many persons are minus
an arm, leg, eye or some other member
that they possessed in soundness week
ago. As was done in Philadelphia SO
was done all over the country, only on
smaller scale, and thus passed away
Americas Centennial Anniversary.
Middletown transcript., 1876-07-08

THE BLUE AND THE GRAY.-At
Wheeling. West Virginia. the ex-sol-
diers Of the Federal and Confederate
armies united in procession in cele-
brating the one hundredth birthday of
the Union. Col. w. w. Arnett, of
the late Confederate. army, acted as
marshal Of the procession, assisted by
two ex-oficers Of the Federal army, and
the fraternization seemed to be COM
plete Capt. w. G Waller. brother
in-law Of Mr.. Jefferson Davis, also took
part in the procession.
Middletown transcript., 1876-07-08

The FOURTH OF JULY-the Centen-
nial Fourth-was celebrated in Phila-
delphia more extensively than ever was
done before since the colonies became
Independent. On Monday night grand
torchlight procession paraded the streets
in which it is said some Is. 900 persons
participated. At midnight the new bell
in Independence Hall was rung, can
mons fired, all the steam whistles in the
city, and on the boats at the wharves,
we're blown, all the church and other
bells were rung. pistols and guns fred,
rockets and other fire. works set of, tin
horns blown and every other kind and
description Of noise that could be made,
was made, and from fifteen to twenty
minutes the whole town seems to have
gone completely crazy with noise and
excitement. Sleep was banished from
the eyelids and confusion held triumph
ant sway. Early on the morning Of the
Fourth the great military parade, COM
posed Of soldier organizations from every
State and every section of the Union,
took place, followed by brilliant par
ade Of Catholic temperance societies
After the parade was over the crowd
assembled in Independence Square,
where, amidst much music both vocal
and instrumental, the literary exercises
Of the day took place. Senator Ferry
(acting Vice-P President Of the United
States) acted as chairman, made speech
and announced the programme Bayard
Taylor read q Centennial Ode; Col.
VIM. Henry Lee, Of Virginia, read the
Declaration Of Independence frem the
original manuscript. and Hon. VIM. NJ.
Evarts delivered the Grafton for the day
In the evening grand pyrotech1lc dis
play was to have taken place and pro-
badly would have done SO if the
rain had not prevented it. Many
prominent men--or rather men
occupying prominent stations-were
present to Witpess the ceremonies, among
whom were the Brazilian emperor, the
foreign ambassadors. the governors Of
various States, several members Of both
houses Of Congress, &c. The President
Of the United States was conspicuous
for bis absence.
Az usual on such occasions some de-
structiye fires occurred. several fatal
Middletown transcript., 1876-07-08

The Dutch East India steamer, 1t General
Kroezer, was lost ip the Strait of Sunda a
few days ago and all on board, 23O souls,
were drowned,
A pretty big fire was caused by the care
lessness of some boys with fre-crackers in
Philadelphia, on the Fourth. A mill and
much other property was destroyed amount
ing in all to some $500, 900 worth.
Middletown transcript., 1876-07-08

IsN'r IT little singular that though
short sketches Of both the Democratic
candidates are given in Appleton's
American Cyolopedia the name Of the
Republican candidate. Obio's little gov
ernor. does not appear in it at all? How
is that? Were the publishers ignorant
Of the existence Of this prominent (O
Western statesman, or wasn't he con-
sidered Of enough account to be men,
toned in their big book?
Middletown transcript., 1876-07-08

IT WAS our intention to prepare brief
historical sketch Of Middletown from its
early settlement to the present time to
be published this week, but were unable
to procure all the necessary statistics
and data, and hence were obliged to
dofor II
Middletown transcript., 1876-07-08
PEACH BASKETS.

lGo, frst-class STAVE Peach Baskets
for sale, to all my old customers, and all
others needing baskets, at prices lower than
they have ever been sold at before, and as low
as any manufacturer or agent on the Peninsu-
la can sell them. Call on or address
E. r. COCHRAN,
jull-5t Middletown, Del.
Middletown transcript., 1876-07-08
Nelu Aduertiselllents,
DIVIDEND NOTICE.

New Castle County National Bank Of Odessa, I
JULY 5th, 1876. !
The Directors have this day declared a
DIVIDEND of FIVE PER CENT. for the last
six months clear of all taxes, payable on and
after the 18th inst. J. l.. GIBSON,
iul8-4t Cashier
Middletown transcript., 1876-07-08
MARRIED..

RICHARDS -WnsoN-In Newark NJ. E.
Church, by Rev. G. F. Sheppard, on the 9TH
inst, Rev John E. Richards. of the Colorado
NJ. E. Conference, to Miss Lizzie NJ. Wilson,
of Newark, Del.
Middletown transcript., 1876-07-08
DIVIDEND NOTICE.

Citizens National Bank, I
MIDDLErowN, DEL. July Sd, 1875. !
The Board of Directors have this day de-
clared DIVIDEND of FOUR az PER CENT.
clear of taxes, out of the earnings of the last
six months, payable to the stockholders on
and after the 18th inst. J. R. HALL,
iuI8-4t Cashier.
Middletown transcript., 1876-07-08
For RENT.

TWO HOUSES on Main street, Middletown,
with all conveniences, a good garden, and
splendid water. Apply to
Mrs. E. L. RYAN,
iuls-4t Middletown, Del.
Middletown transcript., 1876-07-08
DIED.

MANNERING.--Near Blackbird, April 4th,
James Mannering, of typhoid pneumonia,
aged As. Wilmington papers please copy
Middletown transcript., 1876-07-08

The war between Turkey and Servia
is extending SO rapidly that serious
conflict seems inevitable Several Sc
we're engagements are reported, both
sides claiming victories.