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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-01-11
The Trial of LaPage.

Concord, January 10. The court assembled at
O'Clock this afternoon. There was large crowd
of spectators in attendance. The first witness for
the prosecution was Addison y. Osgood of Penn
broke, who testified:
Own a mill near the bridge, on the banks of the
Suncock river, between Pembroke and Aliens
town. There was boom built in bend in the
river, within three or four rods from the pine
woods in Allenstown. 1t was swung last May and
remained until the middle of October. 1t has
been over by individuals and now one end is un.
hitched and swung into the stream.
The prosecution rested here. The case for the
defence was opened by Mr.. Morris, counsel for
LaPage. His statement covered the ground that
the crime was not murder, unless proved TO have
been committed by an intelligent actor. That no
motive for the murder had been proved though
suffcien, Of the paris cut out. had been left to
tablish the fact alleged by the prosecution, had it
been true, and had careful examination been
might have been made By thousands of boots
within reach of the scene of the murder that day
1t is not proved that the blood found upon La
Pages clothes is human blood that in his avo-
cation Of wood chopper it might have got there by
various means. The defence he said will be an
abb, and the jury should consider the two ques-
tons of distance and time, and consider the prob
able length of time consumed in the commission
of the crime, and the distance travelled by the
respondent to reach the shanty where he was seen
by the witnesses for the State. We shall have
witnesses, he stated, to testify when he arrived at
Dagnsult's and what he did while there. They
will be men Of character and good standing, whose
evidence will demonstrate the incompatibility and
Inconsistency of the theory of the State, that he
could have committed the crime.
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NaIIomell local NemS.

Mr.. stephen French, the Sleeves Brothers and
others, have taken an active part in keeping our
skating grounds in order for the past few weeks.
and all our citizens, both young and old, who in
dulge in the healthful exercise thus made avail
render all aid required. An occasional contrbu-
ton TO deiray the expense of clearing Oft the snow,
1oodinS, &C., Will not ne grudgod by those par
tIcpating in the skating sports OF the season.
We learn that the young man who was arrested
for drunkenness and disturbance Of the peace one
night last week, and committed to Jail at Augusta
for non-payment of fine and costs was released by
the intercession of one of our citizens, who in
duccd the one charged with selling the liquor
which caused the difficulty, 10 settle the bill, and
prevent more damaging result. If men viii per-
sist in selling liquor, especially to young men who
are known to make a bad use Of il, it is no more
than right and just that they should be held re-
sponsible for fines and damages resulting legiti-
mately from the prohibited traffic.
Friend Morse has photographed the interior of
the Episcopal church in this city, with all the
tistic manner.
Continued mild rainy a,t foggy weather serves
to increase the 'ice fever" on the henncbec, which
must soon be at "whte heat" unless tue symp-
toms arc soon allayed by another arctic wave
Ilghlnm is the way an irrepressbe SPELLS. d.
rects hi, letters sometimes. Rather "hgh toned
that.
We learn that Hon. Neal Dow CT Portland has
been engaged by the Reform Club to deliver q
lecture in this city OF his favorite subject, TEN
peTarce, on Monday evening of next week, Jan.
II. The largest audience room in the city should
be obtained that all our citizens may be able to
listen to this renowned temperance orator on the
above occasion. Further announcement here
after.
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rELEGKAMSIN GENERAL.

\ French Ministerial crisis is imminent. A cab
met council was held last night
Viscount Amberley, son of Earl Russell, of
England, is dead
The steamship German.a from New York has
reached Queenstown.
The steamships Fleuirs Castle from China, and
Gamma from Bermuda have arrived at New York
\ contract has been made to float the schooner
Emma l.. Porter and deliver her in Boston or
some convenient port for fifty per cent or vessel
and cargo.
Steamer Ala, from Liverpool has arrived in
Boston.
The steamer Pussian from Liverpool via st.
Johns, \ f., has arrived at Halifax.
Only IS passengers, including Storage and
cabin, arrived at \. Y. last week, by ocean
steamers.
1t is believed that vessel ut New York is fitting
ont with ammunition and arms for the liaytien
Ievolutionists.
The receipts from Internal revenue, yesterday,
were $3.50 sos.
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| List OF Patents

Issued BY the Patent Oficc to the citizens G!
Maine for the week ending Jan. I, 1876. Fur
nished for the Journal from the Office Of J. Nc
Perkins Co., CONSIDERABLY in patent cases
and solicitors for patents. Attend to all business
before the patent office and other departments OF
the government. 5l3 Seventh street. Washington,
D. c. Drawings and specifications of patents, %
cents.
l7l,4l9. IIorse-rakes. Chas. B. Perkins. Ken.
duskeag, assgnor to himself and William Higgins,
same place. Filled Oct. 4, 1851
Biief-The teeth are hinged to a rod behind the
pieces, and provided with grooves for admission of
rod and teeth, and held together by bolts or
screws. The rake is lifted by bell-crank hand
lever, connecting with rake-head by means of an
intermediate rod and forked lever.
l7l,272. School-desks. James A. Dole, Ban
gor. Filed Oct. Is, 1875.
1924. Nlrlk-can receptacles. Nahum Little
field. Portland. Filed Dec. 2, 1851
III 1867. Trucks. VIM. A. Estes, China. Filed
Nav g. 1875
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iHarrtfn.

In Plt;stor, 9th inst, by Rev. G. G.. Winslow
Daniel Wright to Miss Lizzie Lee all Of Piltston.
In Wat-rville, 1st inst, George II. Yearon OF
Lynn. Mass, 10 Miss Lizzie X. Bates of West Wa
t.rvilie; Sd inst, Alexander Cronen to Miss Rebec.
ca Lauln both OF Wateryi lie.
In Plymouth, goth ult John Benson, Jr, Esq o.,
of Newport, - Miss Belle Plummer of Lewiston.
In Calais 23d ult., Frank II. Barclay to Lois A.
Wood, eldest daughter of Charles l.. Wood, Esq.
In Fall River, Mass, 24th ult.. Geo II. G. Palmer
of Chnton, Me- 10 Miss Mary E, daughter OF j I.
Ssson OF Fan River.
In Harland Goth ut., James +. Austin to Miss
Jane Scott, all of Hartland.
In Skowhegan, lst inst, Walter Pierce to Miss
Flora L. Bgelow, both of Skowhegan.
In Em6den 4h inst, Chas. F. dunbar to Miss
Olive Durrell, bt th of Embden.
In Brighton, LIT inst, Sidney T. Goodrich of
Bingham, to Ann Medora Jones of Brighton.
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Dtfn.

III China 1.h inst, Mrs. Ellen .. Wentworth,
Ia New York, sth inst, Edward Chalmers,
aged % years. Mr.. c. was former resident OF
China, Me- and his remains were sent there Tor in.
terment.
In Boston, 9Th inst. Mrs. Mary E. Wood, formerly
Of Bah, led So years.
In Bangor, It'll inst Mrs. r. s. Cakes, aged 81
years.
In Oldtown, after a long and painful sickness
Vim. I. symonds, aged 5. years, months and %
davs.
Lyman Hewes, aged c5 years.
in Union, I'D uit,, Mrs. Judith Walker, aged s5
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NEW YORK..
The CrisDins.

Inc trtsplnS.
| Rochester, January 10. The Cispins have
persstently refused to acccde to the 20 per cent.
reduction BY the employers, last month, and the
| manufactures are al stand still.
Criminal Matters.
Buffalo, January 10. The jury 10 the case Of
Geo ID. Lord, trial for rnalieasance in office, in
connection with the canal frauds. retired at six
o'clock tonight. AT they reported disagree
ment, and were locked up for the night.
Hydrophobia.
New York, January 10. Hugh Murray died
from hydrophobis, yesterday, in Brooklyn, caused
by the bite of cat.
Foreman Bartholomew of the ctolc. jury, ao-
pears as the petitioner for p7'd l. e stokes, On
the ground that the testmon, Oh liar., The call
boy, was that of peri urer
Singers will.
The Surrogate of Westchester Co. has decided
that Mrs. Isabella Engenc Singer, the woman
named in Singers will, is the righttul widow of
Singer, and the application of Mis-. Foster is de-
uied. This settles the famous Singer will case.
Weather.
Dispatches state that within tue past ten hours
the mercury has fallen 4oo at Milwaukee, 4G' at
Chicago, 450 at Detroit and 800 at Buffalo. The
trigoric wave is moving eastward at a rapid rate.
One of the hardest western gales of the season
is prevailing here. The weather is clear and it j.
growing colder.
The Cable.
1t is stated that the steamship Taradsy has
picked up the broken ends of the direct cable and
viii repair il by tomorrow.
LATER.
The officers of tue direct cable announce that
the repairs to their line completed and com
munication between this country and Europe re-
established. At Ills this forenoon, the line was
again open for business.
MoultOn. Ee echer.
The first arrangements will be made to-day for
the approaching councilin Plymouth church. The
list Of churches and ministers which to partic
ipate will not be made public until this evening
The Bible in the Public Schools.
A large meeting of citizens in favor of retaining
the Bible in the public schools, was held tonight,
in Rev. DR.. Bulchards Presbyterian church.
Earnest addresses were delivered by c. II. Lis
CANT, Rev r. c. Cronin, Rev. Dr. Durchard and
others.
Arrested.
Joseph II. Nichols, Montreal broker, and al
legged to be Of the Canadian Bank of Mon
treal defaulters, arrested this afternoon, tov
stealing s., 500 in gold from Montreal before the
bank defalcatiOn
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Cad.

Il Nc ,egular meeting of Cushnoc Steam Fire
Engine Co., No. holden Jan. 8, it was voted that
the thanks Of this company be extended to Mr..
Jas. G. Shaw for the very efficient services he has
rendered the company as a member and engineer
for so long time, and that the company regret
his inability to continue a member. Also that the
hanks Of the company be extended TO Mr.. John
Ellis for his timely aid in running the steamer dur
ing Mr. Shaw's sickness and absence, and for his
repeated acts Of kindness which he has shown the
company in times past. Also to the Pacific En-
CINE Company fortheir invitation and com plimen-
ary tickets to their ball Dec. 81.
G. c. FLAGG, Foreman
c. II. Stafford, Clerk.
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Chicago Produce Market.
flh1caRo Jauuarv 10 II

Flour-extra spring 4 O0a6 so.
Wbeat-So. spring cash ASK; VIA Feb;
961sa Jan.
Corn-No. ,. mi ved cash -4sxs-: Jan. -a4sa
Rha Feb.
Oats-No. 2. -A3O1. cash Feb. 2Oka-. Jan. 3Uk
Rye-No. 2, Ca.
Barley-No. spring 81 a cash: 60 Jan.
Feb 7s'xa.
Dressed Hogs-s 00aS 25.
PNk-l9 25-a- cash; 10 l3- jan: 10 ;0a 10 AN
Feb.
Lard u S5- ala 32s cash; ~ aO-a - - jan.
II 31H all 10 Feb.
l0ta-; short clear mid l0ha-.
Hams IS MS average g.,
Whiskey-l09-a-.
Freights--Corp 10 Buffalo, ID; wheat do -
A..
Receipts 10 0O0 nonr: 81 0Ot wheat; 80 900 corn,
Is, 900 oats; 900 rye: 5000 barley.
Shipments--l3t0o hour; ls, 0Oc wheat; A,0UV
corn. 2oOe oats Is 600 barley 900 rye.
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Asylaul |. dye Of Odd Fellows of this Guy,
have sent friendly greetings to many of their
friends, and have cordially invited them to be
present at the public installation of officers, on
Friday evening next. The installation will be
held at their lodge room in Darby block at a
o'clock, after which banquet will be served in
the hall below DARBY HalD. The services OF in
stallation will be performed by Dist. Dep Grand
Master j. W. Toward. The members of the
lodge and their friends contemplate an occasion
of much interest.
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MASSACHUSETTS,.
. Annual Meeting.

Lowell, January 10, The annual meeting of
the Traders x Mechanics Insurance Company Of
this city, was held this afternoon. There was no
attempt, as has been the case for several wears
past, by dissatisfied parties to consolidate the
stock and mutual departments. The business was
therefore despatched quietly and eXpelitiously
The report ofthe secretay, +. NJ. Tla,ke. showed
the combined cash assets to he about $3.50 600
The following directors were chosen: Levi
Sprague, President, l.. c. Howe, Edward Tucke,
Hocnlen Hosford, Daniel $ Richardson, Alden
b. Richardson, Augustus l.. Spalding, Chas. Co
burn, John F. kimball, Jacob Rogers.
Reform Work IN Gloucester.
Gloucester, January 10.
The labois of DR.. II. A. Reynolds of Bangor
Me-, ia this city, closed Sunday evening, when q
protracted meeting was held at City Hail. some
$500 persons being present. 1t was found neces-
sary to throw open two of the neighborng
churches for the accommodation of people who
were unable to obtain admission to the hall. DIR.
Reynolds visited Gloucester Dec. 3D., and formed
q reform club of sixteen members, but was called
away in day or two by previous engagement
elsewhere. He returned to this city on Monday
of last week when he found the club numbering
one hundred members, and conducted the meeting
with increasing interest every evening during the
week. and the several clergymen OF the City and
reformed men being the speakers.
The City Hall proved Inadequate to accommo-
date all who desired to attend these meetings dur
ing the Doctors sojourn here, aad the club in
creased at the rate of about 40 per day throughout
his stay. Never was the community so stirred on
this question and the movement has had the en-
couragement and aid of.the best classes OF onr
citizens.
Dr. Reynolds left town this morning to fulfil an
engagement at Lowell. Before he left he received
substantial token Of the appreciation Of the peo-
Pile of Gloucester of the value of his labors here.
He was escorted to the depot by the club, accom-
panied by the cornet band. The streets were
filed with men. women and children who joined
heartily in the ovation paid to the reformer. AT
ter his departure the club marched around the
town. Their enthusiasm being almost beyond
control and on returning to the hall, held an in
teresting meeting at which several interesting
addresses were made and many signatures received
to the pledge.
Court Matters.
| Fitchburg, January 10. J. A. Wellington, 9
real estate and pawn broker of this city, was be-
fore insolvency court, d. II. Merriam, to-day, or
| complaints alleging that he was about to leave
the State TO avoid the payment Of debts. George
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BATH.
Launched.

Bath, January 10. Launched, to-day, by Mas
ter Mcdonald, at the yard of Chapman & Flint,
a superior ship of 1885 tons, named Santa Clara
owned by Chapman & Flint, y. Y. Capt. Vim.
Tobey of Thomaston commands her.
Also, by Jewell Bros, schooner Of - tons,
named Davy Crockett, owned by parties in Glou-
cester, Mass, whence she sails.
Also, by Hogan g. Thurlow, schooner of 10
tons, named Sarah W. Hunt, owned by Henry E.
Palmer and others of this city, and Capt. James
McFadden, who commands her.
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sEOWHEG.AN.
Obituary..

skowhesan, January 10. David q. Stinson of
this place, died very suddenly Of Sunday morning
Of heart disease. lie was formerly of Wiscasset.
For the past three TO four years he has been pri-
vate secretary for ex-Gov. Coburn. He has been
in i'll health for some time past He leaves wife
and two children.
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The labor, of Rev. Geo. Colby aro being cou-
tinQed in the back neighborh7oi, and quite re-
ligious interest is the result The young men ;
praying band cont inue to 20 out and hold meet
ings US far cyenas Belgrade Hill. The numerous
religious evening meetings at this place attest the
advanced spiritual condition OF the place. The
Methodist house worship is warmed Up, however,
only Sundays though it can hardly be said to be
really warmed up even then, as numerous overcoats
and cloaks and clustering around the registers,
indicate on anything OF q cold Sabbath. There
being 10 vestry, the meetings through the week
are round ct private houses. A youthful choir has
sung 10 church for the last two Sabbaths-<he out
growth of tourishing singing class at Oak Grove
Seminary. near by. The youthful singers elicit
warm commentator.
The Seminary is in the midst of its winter term.
Music (for the first time, l believe) is being
taught. There is class in painting and d having,
and quite spirited class of youthful stenograph-
ers. The ordinary classes are pursuing the even
tenor OF their way much as usual.
| have seen in the columns OF the journal
reference to John Saoattus, the last of the Nor
lidgewocks. His grave is on the grounds of Oak
Grove Seminary, ia conspicuous place, and 1t Is
to be deprecated that il should continue much
longer unmarked. VIII not some Historical So
ciety, other appropriate body, take the matter
IN hand
The seighing on the liver is evceilent and is
being well improved, but the snow is SO slight on
the ground as to make the slcighing very poor.
Enterprising citizens, like Mr.. Geo. Bush and
others, are planning the erection of a suitable
schoolhouse the ensuing season. The present edi-
fee, il IS thought, properly be turned over to
some swine-keeper ior plg-pen. An excellent
term of school, however, is being kept in said
edlfce, by Mr.. Frank Jones of China, notwith-
standing its Disadvantages. In the erection of
new school building, it is proposed to have sec
ond story with hail for general coverings az
well as regular school purposes. The enterprise
is worthy OF the men who have started il
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Winthrop Locals.

The friends of Mr.. Piper claim that the state
mont recently made, that he has an alias to his
name is false. The correction is made in JUS
tice to Mr.. Pipe.
Mrs. n. r. Pike made 'u.ing the year 1875, over
1900 lba of butter, which was MAJ keted in Port
land at good price.
There is a movement il East Winthrop for the
Establishment Of farmers Grange.
On the 9Th the Reform Club was furnished
supper by the Ladies' Aid Sccie'y. T. $. Kelley
was obosan nresiient
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EAST MACHlAS.
Found Dead.

last Mschas, January 10. Levi Garter Of
Pembroke, q juryman attending court at Machias
was found dead In the road, at IL o'clock to-day,
about half way between Machias and Machissport.
He had been spending the Sabbath with his
brother-in-law, at the latter place, and was in
good health when he left. The cause of his death
is not known bus is supposed to be heart disease.
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BIDDEFORD.
Attacked by a Highwayman.

l;iddeford, January 10. About midnight Satur-
day night, Joseph j. Quarter, passing over Goose
Island bridge, was accosted by man and his
money requested. Refusing, the jumped
over the rail from the driveway, and struck Quar-
ter. The latter drew revolver and the would-b be
iighwayman fled.
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Cincinnati Produce Market.

Cincinnati, January 10. 1879.
PORK-s20 % a20 90.
LARD-steam IL 25al2 80; kettle, 13el3k.
BULK MEATS-shoulders Ske-;clear rib sides
i0hd-: clear sides - 9lI
BACON-shoulders 81 O.; clear rib sdss Ira
ALL; clear sides XXI g..
WHISkEY-los-a.
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At the recent annual meeting of the sagadahoc
Agricultural and Horticultural Society, it was
shown by the report Of the Treasurer, T. t..
Eaton, that the total receipts including balance on
hand January 4th, 1875. of S94466, were 3,41s.-
13-expcndtures $3.l30.42-balance of cash on
hand Jan. Sd, 1876, S34S:3l. Hon. b.. c. Bailey
of Bath, moved that the Board Of Agriculture be
invited to hold its winter session in Topsham,
and the motion was adopted
The following gentlemen were elected officers
for the ensuing year:
Prcsident-W. E. Graves. Topsham.
Vice Presidents-S. A. Perkins, Topsham; b.
c. Bailey, Bath, and Josiah Morrow, Bowdoin-
ham.
Executive Committee-G. NJ. Gowell, Bowdoin /;
F. c. Jordan Brunswick; j. NJ. Fulton, Bowdon-
ham; Oliver F. Thompson, Tcpsham, and A. d.
Fisher, Bath.
Corresponding Sccretary-S. F. Dixie Bath.
Recording Seer ,tary-I +. Mallett. Topsham.
Treasurer-B. r. Jordan, Brunswick.
Auditos-A. g. Tenney,. Brunswick; l. E.
Mallett, Topsham p. X. Millay Bowdoinham.
Member of the Board of Agricultural. f.
Mallett, Topsham.
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The commission on closing up the Land Office
willsoonmakc majority and minority report
themajority of the commission reporting in favor
of disseminating the office, and transferring the
business to the Treasury department, excepting
that portion relating to settling lands, which i
or ,poses to put into the hands Of municipal CT
dcers in the places where tie lands are located
The majority will favor the continuance Of the
Office at present, as there is large amount of
work necessary in order to put the records schea-
ules, etc., in condition to be intelgibly trans,
ferred, and taking the ground that the affairs of
the Office can be better closed up by the Land
agent.