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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-03-07
Orty.FOurth Congress First Session.
SENATE.

Washington, March 6.
The chair laid before the senate a message
from the President of the U. s., enclosing com
munication from the acting Secretary of War in
answer to Mr.. Mitchells resolution of Jan. I,
stating the number of arrests in Alaska, the cause
thereof, &c. Ordered to be printed and lay on
the table.
Mr.. Hamn submitted resolution requesting
the Postmaster General to furnish information
touching the submission of straw bids for carry
dg mails 10 States in which advertisements for
mail proposals appeared Oct lst, 1879, and that
such information and all evidence in his posses
sion be furnished before awards shall be made on
such bids. Agreed to.
MIR. Morton gave notice that he would to-mor
row ask the Senate to continue the session until a
vote was reached on the Pinchbeck case.
The senate at 40, on motion of Mr.. Robert
son, went into executive session and after
wards adjourned
House.
Mr.. Buckner introduced resolution instructng
| the Judiciary committee to inquire whether cor
rupt or illegal means to defeat the administration
of law had bee made by any officer of the gov
| eminent, especially with reference to the recent
trial and proceedings in the so-called safe burglary
conspiracy, with power to send for persons aud
papers. Adopted.
MIR. Knott offered resolution for the appoint
ment of select committee to inquire whether
any officer or empoye of the government has in
any way counseled with, directly or indirectly,
or verbally or In writing, has communicated
to any of the defendants the friends, agents or
attorneys of the defendants in the recent whiskey
conspiracy trials in St. Louis, any of the facts,
papers or other evidence on which the govern
| ment relied was expected to rely, and whether
any attempt was made by any official or officer OF
the government, other than the District Attorney
and his assistants, to interfere with, advise, coun-
sci or in any way control said prosecutions or any
of them, with power to send for persons, papers
&c. Agreed to.
| Adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-03-07
To break good peoples bones.

But with our hats beneath our arms,
We bent our heads full low,
For ne'er the school ma'am failed to ask
boys, did you make a bow? p
And all the little girls with us
Would courtesy full low,
AMI hide their ankles meath their gowns
Girls don t have ankles now
We stole no fruit, nor tangled grass,
We play'd no noisy games,
And when we spoke to older folks
Put handles on their names.
And when the honr for school had come,
OF bell we had no need;
The school ma'am's rap upon the glass
Each one would quickly heed.
The school ma 'am-heaven bless her name!
When shall we meet the like
She always wore green calash
A calico vandykc.
She never sported pantaletts,
No silks on her did rustic;
Her dress hung gracefully all round
She never wore hustle.
With modest mein and loving heart,
Her daily task was done.
As true as needle tn the pole
The next one was begun.
The days were all alike to her,
And evenings just the same,
And neither brought change to us,
Till Saturday forenoon came.
And then we had Spelling match"
And learned the sounds of A
The months and weeks that made the year
The hours that made the day.
And on that day we saw her SMILE
No other time smild She
twas then she told US learnedly,
When next "leap year" would be.
Alas kind soul-though leap year came,
And went full many time,
In single blessedness she toied
Till far beyond her prime.
But now, indeed her tolls are DER,
Her lessons all are said,
Her rules all learned, her words all spelled
Shes gone Up to The HEAD
When witnessing those beautiful children per-
'rmng their several parties so we'll in honor of
lie First Centenary of American Independence,
he antiquated writer of this piece, could but ex-
aim, in the language of DANIEL WEBSTER, as
e stood upon Plymouth Rock, Dec. %. 1920.
loho shall stand here a hundred yearss hencef"
las every one oil those little ones on the present
age OfhEe, will be as olde in Eternity as the wri-
" of this.
The patriotic women folkes who inaugurated
lis characteristic "TBA PARTIE." are certainly to
e commended for their good taste in tea and
impkin pye, and are entitled to the highest feic-
atoms for their great success. The receipts it is
nd amounted to HOE sterling, or $3.50 in green
ack currency. Of course they will doe what they
lease with that which is their owne; but if, in
cad of sending it to Philadelphia for show, to
&c gobbed up "like needle in hay stack" it
lould be appropriated towards the erection of q
oldlers' Monument in our city, where the money
"a obtained. Such disposition of it would be .
ONE charity, sacred to purpose of great Nation
significance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-03-07
Portland Elect,On-526 Republican Ma
iOTitY.

Portland, March 6. Municipal elections to-day
proceeded quietly but energeticaly Fine wea h.
er and both sides voting early very large
vote is anticipated.
Last spring the vote stood democratic 2465;
publican 1892; scattering A; democratic majority
429.
Last fall in the gubernatorial election the vote
stood democratic 2606; republican 2499; scatter
ing 4 democratic majority l03.
The democrats claims to-day that they shall
throw over 5000 ana assign the republicans 5000.
The estimated vote of the city at half past two
made from tally lists stands
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-03-07
MAINE CENTRAL RAILROAD
COMPANY.
ANNUAL MEETING.

NOTICE is hereby given that the annual meeting
N of the Stockho lders of the Maine Central Rail.
road Company will be held at Granite Hail in Au-
gusta, on Wednesday, the twenty. second day of
March A. j.. 1876 at half past eleven O'Clock in the
forenoon. to act upon the following articles, viz:
/. TO hear the report OF the Directors and Treas.
urer and act thereon.
2. To fix the number and make choice of q Board
OF Directors for the ensuing year.
3. To act upon any matter which may legally
come before the meeting.
BY order of the Directors.
JOSIAH II. DRUMMOND, CLERK.
March /, 1876.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-03-07

The annual meeting of the Augusta Literary
and Library Association was held at the library
room, yesterday afternoon The amendments to the
bylaws proposed at the last meeting, were adopt
ed. The amendments do away with annual mem
berships and reduce the number Of directors from
fifteen to five Under the amended bylaws, the
following officers were elected for the ensuing
year President, Hon. James w. Bradbury; Vice
President, Hon. Samuel Titcomb; Clerk, VIM
b. Lapham; Treasurer, VIM. r. Smith; Auditor
John w. Chase; Directors, Joshua Nye, Franklin
NJ. Drew, VIM. P. Whitehouse, Horace II. Ham
len and VIM. B. Lapham. 1t was voted that the
directors be instructed to employ some person to
act as Librarian, without expense to the Associa-
ton: also that the directors cause the library
rooms TO be busted and warmed every Saturday
afternoon, so long as they shall deem it necessa-
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LATER.

The municipal election to-day resulted in about
Us majority for the republicans on the general
ticket, though on account of the personal popu-
larity of the present Mayor Ga democraD it was
but 33. The vote stood Mofitt rep. 10; Bry
ant, dem. 49, The republicans elect aldermen
and l6 councimen; democrats aldermen and
councilmen. The vote was the largest ever polled
here at a spring election
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-03-07

Railroad Matters.

Bismarck, March s. After some Interruption
bv heavy winter storms the Northern Pacific rail-
road re-opened to this point to-day by the arrival
of through train.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-03-07
" Gather Probabilities tor To-day.

For the Middle and New England States,
warm aud partly cloudy weather will prevail dur
ing the day, with increasing eastery to southerly
winds and falling barometer, probably followed
by threatening weather and rain during the even
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-03-07
Municipal Election in Gardiner.

Gardiner, March g. The vote in this city, to-
day, was very light. J. b. Dingley, republican,
was the only candidate for Mayor, and received
all but few scatt, ring votes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-03-07
1854

This indicates that Gen. Fessenden will be elect
ed by 500 hundred majority and five wards out of
seven goes republican,
LATER.
Portland gives Gen. Francis Fessenden, repub-
can for mayor 3237 against 270S for Roswell Rich
ardson, democratic, the incumbent, with scatter
ing. Being republican majority of 1929 against
democratic majority of i29 last spring. Five out
of seven wards are republican. Republicans are
holding praise meeting at City Hall o-night.
LATEST.
The republican meeting at City Hall was a
tremendous jam. After some stirring speeches
they formed proce ssion, with torches and bands,
and have gone to the house of Gen. Fessenden,
Mayor elect, to congratulate him.
Election in SacO - Republican Mayor
Elected.
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UNITY, March 4, 1876.
Results of the Liquor Casei

Mr.. EDITOR Your regular correspondents at
Winthrop have failed to mention one two mat
tiers of recent occurrence here. On Saturday,
Loring Foss was held the owner of the building
where liquor was sold. On Monday, court again
opened with increased excitement. Blake Of
West Waterville, one of the attorneys for the de-
fence, prepared himself for the duties of the day by
purchasing of A. f. Wheeler revolver. Cobb
was arraigned for assisting Pulster in the sale of
liquor, and was found guilty. Blake was put I'M
der arrest for contempt of court He then sued
officer Carr for false imprisonment, attaching his
property to the amount Of $4,000. He also
brought an action against Justice Woodward.
Then Mr.. Blake was taken on warrant for at
tempting to draw pistol upon Mr.. Carr. He fl
nally compromised the mater by dropping both
his suits. and promising to treat the court with civ
ility in the future. There have been several at
tempts before to insult the court by these rum
sympathizers.
The liquor element is on the rampage, and there
are those who profess better things, that for var
GUS reasons encourage it. 1t now looks as though
rum Shops the scourge and shame of our fair viii
lage would soon be removed Officer Carr is not
the man to be driven from duty by abuse or
threats, and his courage and energy are we'll
known. REFORM.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-03-07
395 Republican Majority in Lewiston.
[By Associated Press

BY Associated Press.
Lewiston, March 6. Election passed off quietly
and resulted in choice of Edmund Russell, repub-
llcan, by 1925 to 1880 for Alonzo Garceon, demo-
crat-a republican gain of 1876 from last year. The
republicans elect aldermen and councilmen in five
OF the seven wards.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-03-07

The Reformers gave the ladies q rich treat al
M CONAN Hall last evening. A large number were
present and good time enjoyed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-03-07
New York Money Market.
EVENING REPORT.

New York. March 9, ls26.
Money easy at 3,H per cent Foreign exchange
quiet at 4s5HaH for ba 0kers' long and 4S9iaH for
dena d.. Gold opened at iltA, closed at li4k.
Carrying rates g. 31,4, 5, ~, and rer cent U. 8.
Assistant Treasurer paid out $l5o.000 for interest
and s2t0,oOO in rede mption of bonds. Custom re.
ceipts S57l 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-03-07

Mr.. j. F. Bartlett of this city, is to enter the
Bates Theological School, to study for the minis
terial profession.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-03-07

Paul {. Chadbourne wac elected Mayor by IA
majority on light vote, The republicans car
ried four of the ward. de n. gain
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-03-07
Prices to Suit the Times.

Admission rs cents; Reserved Seats 35 cents
Doors open at ia commence at O'Clock. For
further parti .ulars see programmes and future an
nouncements. MARI t5t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-03-07

The regular monthly meeting of St. Mark s
Home will be held this Tuesday afternoon, at 3
o'clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-03-07

The Boston Dramatic Company, which comes
well recommended, are to appear at Granite Hail.
on Friday evening next, in the great temperance
drama of .Ten Nights in Bar Room
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-03-07

James Diugley, republican, is elected Mayor.
and the republican ticket prevails in three out Of
five wards.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-03-07

large number Of the merchants Of the city are
opposed to the repeal of the bankrupt law, and
petition asking that it be retained, has been num-
erousy signed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-03-07

Especial Despatch to the Daily Kennebec Journal
Bath, March 6. At municipal election, to-
day, Edwin Reed, republican, was elected Mayor
by 260 majority, against democratic majority one
year ago of 81. The election passed off quietly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-03-07
Winthrop Locals.

winthrop LOcals.
Mr. Charles NJ. Bailey has discharged portion
of his men in his carpet factories, owing to the
dullness of the market.
A much greater quantity of wood is offered in
the market than usual. Mr.. Bailey has been
obliged to stop buying at his shops
The Burgess boy, arrested for setting fire to r.
c. Bradford's stable, has been sent to the Reform
School during his minority.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-03-07
LOClSlAN A.
Navigation Improved.

New Orleans March 6. A vessel drawing IL 2
f, ct of water has passed through the new jetty
channel. This is the first vessel through the jetty
since it was deepened from eight feet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-03-07

Decision.

Portland, March G. Judge Fox has given dec-
sion in the Bank Of Portland case relieving Mo es
Clements from all claims upon him as partner, and
allowing his claim W on the assets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-03-07

The Supreme Judicial Court meets in this city
to-day. Judge Libbey will preside.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-03-07

Many on the Kennebec will regret to learn OF
the death Of Capt. VIM. p. Blanchard, for many
years captain of some of the various tugs that ply
up and down the river during the summer season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-03-07

Twenty-seven loads of lumber for ice houses
were counted in line, one day this week, pass
ing down the Kennebec on the ice.-[Reporter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-03-07
iMarrtfn.

In Gardiner, 26th ut., Leonardus H. Stphen of
Bowdoinham, to Miss Lydia A. Page of Gardiner.
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ROckland goes Republican.

Rockland, March 6. Motfitt, republican, elected
Mayor by 65 majority. Republicans elect five al
dermen and carry six wards for the common coun
Gil.
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Unity Locals.

!
The week just closing has been one of univer-
sal excitement in quiet village Monday
night the store of A. c. Howe was broken open
and indefinite amount of plumber stolen, con-
sistlng of tobacco. pipes, &C. Tuesday morning,
as the Belfast train crossing the bridge near
the village, the engine struck a jigger "a wooden
frame, the width of the track used for switching
Off hand cars) which had been dashed to the track
by some mlscreant, and only merctui Provi-
dence prevented sad loss of life and property.
The train was running about twenty five miles an
hour, and as the engine struck the ligger 1t was
cut IN two and thrown from the track. thus pre-
venting any serious accident. special detective
was put upon the scent and Wednesday succeeded
in airesting in Bangor Young man from tn is
place by the name of VIM. Barnes who confessed
to breaking the store and placing the obstruction
upon the track. He is now in one OF the ante
rooms of our State Prison. and in due process Of
time will undoubtedly be admitted to full mem
bershp.
Friday afternoon, as A. A. Nye and wife of
| Portland, accompanied by a little daughter of
Rev A. j. Clifford, out sleigh-rdng, their
horse suddenly snied in &C ming down steep hill
and threw them all violently into the ditch, upset.
! ting the sleigh and dragging Mr. Nye some dis
lance The horse ran q half mile or more, and
hauled up for repairs. Beyond few bruises,
! none Of the party were injured
| Later in the day, gentleman riding alone ran
one runner OF his sleigh upon a snowdriit, upset
t ting the sleigh and throwing him into the ditch.
When he arose the horse and sleigh were not in
sight, but were captured subsequently, in rather a
dllapidated condition.
| The christian people are holding series OF
meetings at the church. There is good attend
ance and consd ,rable interest is being manifested
Meetings will continue for some time longer. The
pastor of the Methodist church has recently re-
ceved twenty five probation and eight into full
membership. The church is enjoying prosperity
al each appointment in the charge.
| A high school is in successful operation here =,
under the instruction of Prof J. III. Freeman re-
Gently Of Polo, Ill., Mr. F. is in every sense of
the word frst.class teacher, and the citizens are
most fortunate in securing his valuable services.
1t is an obtrusve fact that communities do not
manifest proper in selecting instructors for
the young, and this neglect in many localities is
sadly telling the best interests of the rising gen.
Grafton.
ITNITY March 4 lS1h.
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Cincinnati Produce Market.
Cincinnati March 8, lS76

PORK-s23 0Oa23 90
LARD-steam alb Baby Kettle, e13xal4.
BULK MEATS-shoulders 81 1-;clear rib idea
t2hd-; clear sides -dl2k.
BACON-shoulders 81 AZ; clear rib sides 13k
an clear sides 13sS6-.
WUISKEY-lOiA-.
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Gardiner Locals.
Heath Post G. A. R., announce an entertain
ment at johnson Hall for three evenings this week
commencing next Wednesday, when they will pro-
duce the war drama of "The Drummer Boy, or the
Spy of the Shenandoah
The Reporter has the following list of accidents ::
On Tuesday last Mr.. James Keenan,, while at
work in the saw mill of Arthur Berry, stuck an
axe into his knee, inhcting wound. On We'd
uesday last while at work for the Stevens Ice Co.,
Capt Jacob Peach had one of his fingers badly
cut by an ice pick. Friday morning Mr.. Zach.
Small of Dresden, engineer at the houses of the
Mutual Ice Company, walked up on the run to as
sist in clearing it, when his foot slipped and he
fell from the slip to the ice below, distance Of
over 20 feet. He was rendered insensibe by the
fall. in which condition he remained some two
hours. Excepting bad bruise about the head no
bones were broken and it is thought Mr.. Small
will be able to get about again soon.
Dedication OF tho Reformers' Hall.
The club room of the Augusta Reform Club,
Just finished and beautifully furnished by the kind
ness and thong htfulness of the ladies of the Tenn
perance Union, backed up by the entire christian
community, was dedicated yesterday afternoon
present the ladies' of the Union, delegation from
the Reform Club, and several of the city clergy
men. The hall extended a welcome of itself, with
its attractive walls, and tasty furnishings. Pic
lures and notices read always Welc ome," (the
first to catch the eye on opening the door,, "Near
err my God to Thee, ""Touch not, taste not handle
are also paper racks and book case for newspapers
and books, 80 that the boys may come in and
proftably employ their leisure moments. Those
who send in newspapers and books will be doing
good service, and will help forward the cause.
The dedcatoiy exercises began at three o'clock
yesterday afternoon, with the singing of the hymn.
III need thee every hour" Select passages of
Scripture were read by Rev. MIR. Sanderson, and
dedicatory prayer was offered by Rev. Mr. Tilden.
The hymn "Nearer, my God to Thee was then
sung.
Remarks appropriate to the place and BETTING
the occasion, were then made by Rev. Mr..
ted to the work of reform-it had been set aside
to that object. We hear of many reforms in this
dsy-reforms in almost everything-and those who
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local anD 5taIf NemY.
Have you heard from Portland !

Portland has set Augusta good example.
We understand that Sidney has gone democrat
r.
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The semi annual election of officers Of the ST.
Mary's T. A. d b. Society, is to be held at the
societys hall in Bradbury's Block, this evening"
and full attendance of the members is requested.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-03-07
Boston Dramatic Company
H. PRICE WEBER, Manager.

Tho above popular and first class dramatic or
ganizatiOn Will give two performances in
Granite Hall, Augusta.
Friday and Saturday Eve'gs,
March 10 a1ad IL.
Engagement of the favorite Comedian, MR.. j. B.
HOWARD.
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REPUBLICAN GAINS GENERALLY.
Il Good BEGINNING for the
Centennial.
Who Said Belkaap had Killed
the Republican Party?

Bath E!ection-Repub,ica Vic tory.
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Election in SacO - Republican Mayor
Elected.
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FINANCIAL Il COMMERCIAL.


EOstOn sioCk Lisa.
Boston. March 6. 1873.
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Eastern Railroad itkaL
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