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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-03
CALIFORNIA.
The Whiskey War.

saa Fra cisco. February2. The jury in The
lery, announced tins a. M their inability to agree
and were discharged. \ new trial will he had
without delay Many othe snts will be brought.
The impression is widespread that the jury As
constituted. would in no event have brought in a
verdict for the GOV ernment.
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NEW YORK..
Attempt to Break Jail.

New York, February2 There was az attempt
ed outbreak of prisoners at Kings county peniten-
tiary, Brooklyn, Monday night which was fortu
nately frustrated just the we'll laid plans of the
COW lets were about to be consummated.
Granted.
Ii is announced that Judge Dykeman of the
Supreme Court. has granted a writ of habeas cor
pus for Edward S Stokes, returnable at White
Plains next Saturday, when the question will be
argued whether his present incarceration is legal
On n Strike.
The kneke,b booker Ice Company began cutting
at New Baltimore on Monday at night, paying
their men at the rate Of 10 and ~ shings per
day. Tuesday they refused to go work unless
paid u or IA shillings. They formed procession
headed by a band, with a banner bearing the in
scrip,ion, last winters wages or no work" The
company refuse the conditions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-03
Boston g. Maine Railroad.
GENERAL EASTERN AGENTS

GENERAL EASTERN AGENTS 7
otTlCE, Augusta, Ne, Jan. 81, 1876.
The Office Of the Eastern Agency of the Boston
and Maine Railyoa has been removed from Granite
Bio K to the Maine Central Pas senger Depot, Room
No. j. second ioor, formerly occupied by the Treas
uEer. Eulraree from the platform north end OF
depot.
An. information relating to the business Of the
Bostn" 4 Name Railroad, cheerfuy given. |
SHAH cat v"r 10 keep posted 10 the movement OF
trains ali connecting roads.
Passengers awaiting the arrival of trains are in.
vitea 10 walk up stars, where they will lind
Portable and quiet place to sit.
feb3!lw LII. LINCOLN, Genl Eastern Ag't.
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Dissolution of Copartnership.

TNHE Cepartnership heretofore existing rnder
| the style of CHIsAM, ROBINSON u Co.. is this
day dissolved by mutual consent. Either partner
will sign in liquidation. The books may be found at
the Old stand. All persons indebted to said lrm
are requested to make immediate payment.
HARVEY CHISAM
B. G. ROBINSON.
ID. A. CONY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-03

Jefferson Washbrrn disabled soldier from
Lewiston, has stand at the State House for the
sale of photographs. Mr.. w. comes well recon-
mended as man Of honesty and integrity, having
family 10 support by his industry. Don't pass
him by, but cast in your mite, and siye him the
patronage he so richly deserves.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-03

Rev. H. l.. abbott, member Of the Maine Meth
odist Conference died at his home in Watervillc
Tuesday evening last. HIS funeral Will be on Fri
dey afternoon. Mr.. Abbott retired from the min
istry several months since, on account of feeble
health. He was one of the ablest and best known
clergymen in the Methodist denomination. Some
of our city readers will remember his settlement
as pastor of the Methodist church in this city some
fifteen years since.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-03
LOUISIANA.
Indicted.

New Orleans, February 2. There were four or
five crooked whiskey indictments yesterday, but
the names of the parties have not been made pub
lie. The trials will follow without delay. and the
government officers will secure conviction if it is
possible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-03

Political.

Toronto, February >. A special telegram from
Victoria British Columbia, says the Walkem gov
eminent has resigned, in consequence Of an ad-
verse vote n few days ago, aud a new ministry has
been formed by Mr.. Elliot, new member Of the
House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-03

Mr.. c. f. Whitman, who recently with Mr..
Simeon Drake, purchased the Oxfoid Register,
published his valcdictory last week lie has sold his
interest in the Register establishment to Messls.
A. II. Mason, and p. j. Paris Of Paris lliil.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-03
NEW ifAflPSiiiKE.
Court Matters.

Colebrock, February ?. The Court commenced
its session here yesterday, Judge Rand presiding
justice.
The Grand Jury arose Wednesday. There
were fourteen indictments on breaking and enter
ing, one on fraud, one assault with ineLt to
kill, and eleven on illegal sales Of liquor.
The trial Of jury cases commences on Thurs
day.
Death.
Raymond, February .. Albert Heath, IS years
old and unmarried, died suddenly this morning in
Manchester, from the bursting of a blood vessel
caused by severe coughing.
Buildings Burned.
Milford, FebruaIy2. The house and barn of
Isaac y. Leathers, near Peterboro' village. were
burned last night. Loss not known.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-03

A caucus Of the Republican members of the
legislature is to be held at Representative. Hall,
this evening, al 10 O'Clock, for the purpose of
hear ing the report Of the committee to devise a
plan Of operations and for the organization of a
State Central club for earnest work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-03

The Bangor Wing Of yesterday says An old
lady who had been helped by charitable peop.e
from St. John to this city, was forwarded to her
sons, in Augusta, on last evenings train, By the
Womep's Crusade of this CITY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-03
saarrteD.

In Winthrop, 22d ult., by Rev. r. W jenkins,
Willard Laeroix to Miss Sarah a. kimbal, both OF
Winthrop.
In kumford, 18th ult,, Lieut.. Geo. G. Clay OF
Grand Rapids Mich to Miss Harriet ". Elliott OF
r
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-03

The celebration by the Gardiner Reform Club
of their fourth anniversary will begin on this eve
ming, at City Hall, in that city, to continue to NOR
row, day and evening. Reformed men from abroad
are expected to be present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-03

The author of the beautiful lines ITO the Old
Year." published on the outside, will be recog-
nized by cur Hallowcll readers.
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" ASillNSs1tlN.


New lolk, February 2. The Posts special
from Washington says that Gen. Banks denounces
the letter that appeaed in the World yesterday,
with his name attached. as a forgery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-03

We ore assured that the language used by the
lady who stopped the bake-house team the other
morning. extravagantly reported to US By our
informant. Mr.. Butler informs us that he thanked
the lady who brought to the animal so hand
somely, but that 10 snch remark was made as WIS
attributed TO her
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-03

The first and only Masquerade Ball of the sea
son comes off at Granite Hall on this evening, to
be preceded by concert OF one hour by Hama
gan's Orchestra of eight pieces, that will furnish
music for the occasion. We notice the presence
in the city of two costumers, Geo. L. Hayden, at
the Mansion House sample room. over Locke's
store, and A. Slocum, in the store under the Cony
House. They both have large assortment Of
costumes, from which to select Although the
sale of seats has been progressing favorably for
several days at the Office of the Eastern Express,
there are still tickets for sale for good localities in
the hall A Masquerade ball is always odd and
interesting spectacle, and many will there be pres
ent this evening to enjoy it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-03

Commissions were issued yesterday TO W. W.
Bolster, re- appointed Bank Examiner; and Geo.
f. Dillingham;, re-appointcd agen. OF the Penoh-
scot tribe of Indians.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-03
REPUBLICAN CAUCUS.

The Republican members Of the Legislature will
meet in the Representatives. Hall, this, Thursday
evening, at IL O'Clock. to hear the report OF the
Committee appointed at previous meeting.
February 5. PER ORDER
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-03

Prayer meetings are held every cvering this
week in the chapel on Cushnoc heights. Great in
terest is manifest, and the people gather with glad
ness in their new temple Of worship. Backsliders
have been reclaimed, and the voices OF new con-
verts are heard rejoicing in the awakening of new
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-03

Committee on State Prison.
~ { mmlttee on State Prison will meet on
Tncsd afternoons, at O'clock in Room No. Is.
f fRtk SEFs nSKYinAM, chairmen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-03

Will carry on the grocery business at the old
for the interest Of close cash buyers to give them
cal. b. c. ROBINSON.
ID. AGONY.
Augusta, Jan. ], 1870. ian5-tr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-03
BANGOR.
The Weather.

Bangor, February 2. The rain of yesterday
and last night was succeeded to-day by heavy
wind end at noon quite a snow squal. These has
been about 40 degrees change of temperature
since forenoon.
Court Matters.
The Grand Juryi is now in session, the February
term Of the 5. j court having opened yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-03

EASTPORY.
Heavy Storm.

Passport, February 2 The severest gale an,
rain of the season was experienced yesterday
The velocity of the wind was over forty miles al
hour
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-03
Schooner Ashore.

Lewes, Del, February2, The schooner Ralph
Howes, from Belfast, Me. for Baltimore, is ashore
! on Cape Henlopen, and will have TO discharge part
Of her cargo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-03
Gather Probabiine. tor To-day.

For New England and Middle States, rising
barometer, decidedly cold clear weather, north
westerly winds, diminishing IN force and followed
by ea.terly winds and falling barometer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-03

Belfast Lodge of Good Templars No. so, the
home lodge of the Secretary of the Grand Lodge.
G. T. Bracket, initiated 2S4 members Monday
night, and row numbers about 1873 in ali, being
the largest lodge in Maine, and probably in New
England. Waldo county boasts Of ever 1000
Good Telnplars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-03

BY some mistake, likely to occur in night com
position, the compostor left out the name Of one
of our best singers, in tie notice of Wards con-
cert, the other evening. The surerb bass Of Mr.
j. Howard Chandler told with fire effect in the
trio, in rendering the last piece, The Heavens
are Telling"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-03

The Governor and Council gave hearing yes
terday on the Granger Turnpike claim the ques-
ton involved being whether the amount already
drawn from the State Treasury has been faithful
~ expended on the turupike. The amount still
claimed, is about Sc 0C0 Hon. Joseph Granger
of Calais, appeared for the claimants, and State
Treasurer Hatch in opposition to the payment OF
the sum claimed No decision has yet been
reached
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-03
Aoral anu State Mems.

Hard wood retals in this magtet at So cord
the kind Of cords they sell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-03

y meeting of the creditors of the firm Of Collier,
Hamilton Il Co.. bankrupts, begun a. the count
house yesterday. The time consumed in
creditors proving claims. 1t is understood that
an offer has been made to settle with the creditors
of the firm for 90 - cents on dollar.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-03

The union prayer meeting this evening, VIII be
held in the Methodist vcstry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-03
I, would be we'll for those who have to pay big

It would be we'll for those who have to pay big
gas bills to submit their meters 10 scientific ex-
animation. At recent examination instituted in
Boston by the State Inspector, 3l4 meters were
brought to the Office TO be tested. OF these l23
registered against the consumer, the average be-
ing 500 per cent; l42 were within the legal Inn
its and 80 were against the company, the average
being SIT per cent and 10 leaked, or would not
register. The grand average was l33 per cent.
against the consumer. 1hsre has been steady
increase in the number of complaints and de-
crease in the number inspected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-03
FINANCIAL e. COMMERCIAL.
New York Money Market.
yNr,x,,.,a IupnuT

New York. February ,. 1875.
Money easy at per cent. on call. Foreign ex-
change actual business at is5& for bankers 90
DAYS and ASK Tor demand. Gold advanced to
ll54 afterwards declining to ll3, at which 1t clos.
ed. Carrying RATES and per cent The u. =.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-03

By notice in another column, j. vii tt seen
that the Office Of the Boston 4 Maine railroad
company in this city, has been removed from
Granite block, to the second story of the Maine
Central depot Mr.. Lincoln has comfortable and
pleasant quarters there, and would be happy to
see his many friends, and impart information in
regard to railroads, and the Boston x Maine IN
particular Mr.. Lincoln is perfectly familiar with
This subject
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-03

Assistant Treasurer paid ont sss2,ooo for interest
and $4,000 in redemption Of bonds. Custom re.
eipts $4,000
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-03

Centennial work has begun III some Of our
schools. Mr.. Hooper, Drawing Master, has shown
us some fine drawings executed in our city schools
and intended for the Augusta cabinet, the same TO
be sent to Philadelphia. Calais, Rockland, Ban
gor, Warren, Brunswick, Portland, Lcwi.ton,
Bath and other towns have already applied to the
State Superintendent for cabinets. These are to
be furnished by the State, provided an appropri-
alton is secured. The committee have reported
fayorably ON this matter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-03

About a week ago, little boy IN this CITY,
named Willie Shaw, aged about ten years, was
bitten by dog, and he has suffered great deal
from the bite. Lockjaw was feared at first, and
although danger in that direction may now be
past, it is well known that bite from an angry
dog even if he is not rabd will often produce by
drophobia. Mrs. Shaw is poor woman and
Willie is her main dependence in the matter Of cr-
rands, etc. The dog is still alive and at large, to
prey upon other children.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-03

Mr. Milton {. Libbey, living in the Craig neigh
borhood in this city, died YESTERDAY morning, OF
lung fever, having been confined to the house but
ten days. This was Mr.. Libbey's first sickness.
He was q worthy and esteemed citizen, Ills
mother, living with him, died little more than
week ago ard his father lies at the point Of death.
Mr.. John w Jones, who lives IN the same neigh
horhood, has been critically sick, but has recov-
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Boston Stock List.
Cincinnati Produce Market.

C1nc1nratf, February 2, IS-b.
fORK-s2l 00-g20 so.
LARD-steam alb So kettle, -e13k.
BULK MEATS-shoulders TX o.; clear rib sldss
lO%d-; clear sides -gllk.
Observation-Disclosures 81 g.: clear rib sides IL
all clear sides 1,ka-.
WH!SKEY-l05-t,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-03

There is hanging in the State House 1otunda a
life-sze and life-like crayon picture OF the late
Capt. Thos. G. Young, formerly assistant in the
state Library. The pictnIe has received many
commentators, both here and in Portland as be-
ing very accurate likeness 1t was executed by
Mr. d. c. Shaw of Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-03

The water furnished by the Augusta Water
Company possesses superior qualities for use in
steam boilers. Most spring water contains salts
in chemical solution which deposit by evaporation,
forming crust and scales on boiler plates A boil
or on Water street, where the Company's water
had been used two years, was opened few days
since and examined by an expert and no incrusta-
ton or sediment was formed, or at least so small
an amount that the expert pyonounces the water
first class for mechanical purposes. We under
stand the company are furnishing water TO four
steam establishments on Water street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-03

y correspondent ofthe Lewiston Journal writes ::
Cancer rash or scarlet fever is prevailing to quite
au extent at West Gardiner, Litchield and yicn-
;.y. Mr.. Charles Small of W. G. buried his little
daughter Annie, aged years, last week. Levi
Hartman of Litchied has los: his youngest child
Wallace, and two others arc dangerously III with
the same fenrfnl maladv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-03

Yesterday was Condemns Day." and if the
old Scotch superstition is correct then we may
reasonably expect a pleasant season before us,
and good corn year" The Scotland old coun-
try folks have an idea that if Candlemas is fair
and clear, there will be two winters that year. So
they are watchful Of the "signs OF the times" If
the day passes without shower of rain or snow,
then they prepare for terrible season of storms
and cold. YESTERDAY we had a ccnglometation of
cold and snow and rain and wind-one Of the
most di.agreeable days Of the season. So on this
theory pleasant, early spring, fue summer and
genial autumn are in store for US, and all can
congratulate themselves accordingly. The farm
ers will lake notice and put in good breadth Of
corn.
, 1876-04-08

SERVED HIM RIGHT.-A corresp0H.
dent of the Portland J0uraGI, writing
from Fort Klamath, furnishes the fol-
lowing:
A shooting alfray occurred near
here on April 1st, between two
berders, resulting in the death of a
man named Christopher Parker,
formerly resident of Portland. A
man named West did the shooting :;
and Vests wife was at the bottom
of it. The husband, several months
ago discovered, ID Josephine county,
that there was criminal intimacy ex-
isting between his wife and Parker
He left the woman as soon as he
found she had sinned against him and
came ont here. Parker soon follow
ed with a drove of cattle; and short
" after his arrival commenced boast
ing of his success with Vests wife so
that il could reach the latters ears.
This only added to Vests agony,
which had now become uubearabIe :;
and yesterday he procured a ,hot.
gun and, hunting Parker up, literally
riddled him with buck shot killing him
almost instantly. Everybody here
thinks Parker was served as he deserv.
ed to be.
, 1876-04-08
RErURyED.-The Indignation of the

RETURyED.-The Indignation of the
country over the Belknap affair and
the Presidents frightening off of
Marsh TO Canada, has been so great
that the Executive has squarely back>
ed down and granted Marsh immuni.
ty from arrest and punishment. The
consequence is that Marsh is now in
Washington, having returned from
Canada in obedience to the summons
from the committee TO come home
and testify This is direct and posi-
tive triumph of the people over the
stubborn obstinacy of the President.
He sent Marsh out of the country for
fear he would testify against Belknap
and perhaps involve more persons
than that unfortunate son Mars In the
crush and ruin. But the anger of the
people was so great and the determin.
alton of the democratic investigating
committe to have alI the facts in the
disgraceful matter fully developed, SO
firm, that Mr.. Grant became alarmed
and descended from the high horse he
had SO boldly undertaken to ride.
Much against his will, he was compel.
ed to issue a pardon for both Marsh
and his wife, which would protect
them from his (the PreSident's) own
threats, and enable them to safely re-
turn from their enforced exile. We
shall now have the full facts in this
great case of corruption.
, 1876-04-08

RIVER AND HARBoR APPROPRIATIONS.
Tho river and harbor appropriation
bill, when reported from the House
committee, will contain the following
items for the Pacific coast: For the
improvement of the Sacramento and
Feather rivers, 81, 1000; for San Joa-
quin river below Stockton $50, 900; for
Wilmington break water, s33O,OOOi
for Oakland harbor, to finish training
walls and dredging between them,
S75 900: for the Improvement Of the
upper willamette from Portland to
Salem SIS, 600; for the upper Colum-
bia and Snake rivers, $4,000. The
committee also provide for surveys OF
San Luis Obispo harbor, Goes Bay
and mouth of the Ccquille river.
, 1876-04-08

LAND OFFICE DECIsIoN.-The gener-
al land office has decided as follows :;
Where a patent issues for a lode
which crosses lode already patented
the surface ground in conflict is excep-
ted from the second patent; the ore
at the space of the intersection OF the
two Iodes belongs 10 the first location
whether patented first or second, and
the second location carries the right
of way through the intersection Cf
land by the state under swamp acts
established prims facie cases IN favor
Of the states, which may be contro>
verted at a hearing before local land
officers. A party who has received a
parent for a certain track OF land go
selected BY the State may relinqmsh
the same and receive his money back
upon presenting his affidavit, corrob-
GRATED By two witnesses, showing the
swampy character of such track. The
department also holds that a party
who went upon land reserved under
railroald grant with assurances from
the company tina, he could purchase 1t
of them was not wrongfully upon the
land when the department decided
that it was not included within the le-
seryation to the company and has or
dered the same to be restored to set
llemeut where the pre- emptorist is
living upon and culIivating such track
of land. no specific acts are necessary
to constitute a new settlement on the
restoration thereof 10 market.
, 1876-04-08

SEWING MACHINES.-The lObbies OF
Congress have, for two or three ses
sions, been crowed by sewing machine
agents and prOprietors, endeavoring
10 get an extension on their patents.
Statistics were produced TO Sow that
the monopoly enjoyed in this line had
bronght millions OF dollars into the
pocket Of the sewing machine vendors,
most of whom had grown wealthy at
the expense of the public, which has
been compelled to pay much higher
prices than would have been the case
with competition in the trade. State
ments were also made that after the
patent had run out, certain manufac>
turers stood ready to supply the de-
mand for machines ct greatly reduced
rates. Under these circumstances,
and considering that the original pat,
entee no longer survives TO derive any
advantage from. the extension, the
House of Representatives, a few days
ago, killed the bill before it for a re
newal of the patent, and the lobby
has therefore wasted It's time and
money to little purpose.