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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-04

Mr.. Hayes said, as matters stood now, il WAS
manifestly improper for him TO talk about what bis
policy would be in case Of election. All he would
say now was that in case Of bis election he would
do his utmost TO have fair and honest admins
traton in which full justice should be done to all
sections OF the country. This is really all there is
in this interview.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-04
Sl663.27
Total uppa id taxes 1875.

Collector Lane reports as follows: Unpaid city
taxes, 1876, l5,O0409, out of q total assessment
of 500 1854 81 against Sl5,0l7.l3 of taxes report
ed sncolected March 1856.
The City Treasurer. Mr.. Lane, presented his
monthly report of receipts and disbursements to
date showing the receipts from oil sources to have
been $3.50, 59l.37, and the disbursements Gnclud-
ing State tax item of Sl4.2l4.67 unpsid) TO be
Sl26 426 So, leaving on hand 4,l64.74; cash on
hand including money on deposit representing
State tax. SIS, 379.4.
Roll of Accounts No. g. was ordered 10 be paid.
On motion OF Councilman Rowe, permission
given J. R. Gray to erect post in front of his
residence on Weston street.
An order was also passed requ ring the pay for
labor in the cemeteries to be the came as on the
hiphwaya
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-04
CALIFORNIA.
Marine News.

SAN Francisco, December 2. Steamer City of
Toxic sailed to-day for Hong Kong.
Financial.
The eighth and last assessment Of ten per cent.
on the capital stock of the bank Of California, hss
been paid in full. This repairs the capital to the
original figure of IS 900 600.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-04

Mr.. ii. S. Mosher, contractor and builder, whose
card appears in this paper. is building contract
pretty little cottage for Miss Sarah Blackwell, on
Cushnoc heights.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-04

ordinary overcoat pocket. Now, Is these fellows
are ready for the slaughter, they are SO fat as
scarcely to be able to walk across the yard in
which they are enclosed. The largest one is a
monster, girthing nearly six fcet,we should judge
and will weigh, after killing, nearly five hundred
pounds They have short, black bris.les. Mr..
Cony says that min! the summer he fed them
morning and MI hit with skinned milk and gave
them nothing bat coli water at moor. Since the
'fatteDng process commenced twenty bushels Of
meal have suiIiced to do the whole job. Mr.
Cony thoroughly believes in the Berkshire breed
Of hogs, and would attempt to raise none other.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-04

A little child in this city, left alone while by
its mother. set its clothes on fire, and came near
perishing in the flames. And now the mother is
disconsolate because bran new calico apron is
utterly ruined! and it was the first time it was
ever put upon the child!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-04

Mr.. Alex. McCauslsnd, the driver of the city
team. is practising with the team in regard to
promptness in starting up the steamer, in case Of
fire. The new quarters of the steamer will great
ly facilitate business in that respect.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-04

The new steam mill of Messrs. Lambad, Stur-
gs & Co., on the east side Of the river, has closed
for the season, having done profitable summers
work 1t will start up again in the early spring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-04
House to Rent |

-. THE TWO STORY DWELLING
HOUSE built the past season by Stew.
SVSsSL ems Owen, at the corner o { Chestnut
and Lincoln streets. Is now offered to
rent 10 nrst-class family. The house contains large
front hall, parlor, sitting room. dining room and
kit chen: large paror and sitting room chambers,
and three sleeping rooms in the ELL Plenty OF
closet room. and every part of the honse nice and
convenient. Cellar under the whole, and all the
principal rooms warmed by furnace. The house
has been flashed in hrst-class shape, and with its
pleasant location In a beautiful and heathful part
Of the city, is OF the most desirable houses of
fcrred for rent In the city.
Apply TO JOHN l.. STEVENS, Western Avenue, or
HOWARD OWEN, Journal ONCE.
Augusta, Nov. 81, 1876. nov22-tu
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-04

Freeman Barker, Esq, is building q two-story
wooden store, on Cony street, east side Of the riv
err next to the block containing the grocery store
of Greenlief Haskell. When completed, it wiz
be occupied by Mr.. Barker.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-04

A gentleman who has examined many Of the
hose towers in the engine houses in Boston and its
suburbs, says that the new tower Of the engine
house on Bridge street, in this city, far surpasses
them all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-04

Col NJ. V. b. Chase is building an office for h .
seed nd fruit tree business, on his lot ON State
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-04
Seizure of Tobacco.
NE w JERSEY

A Supposed Murderess Becomes Insane.
TRENTON, December 2. Irene v. House, &C.
quilted about q month ago on the charge OF hav-
ing mu rdered her husband, Orson A. House, has
become insane, and was to-day placed in the State
lunatic asylum.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-04
w Gather Probabilities for To-day.

For the Middle and New England States,
clear or fair weather, light northerly or north
westerly Winds, with rising barometer and station
airy or slight rise in temperature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-04

The burning of Mr.. Campbclrs house, (the fire
originating in the barn), should warn all people to
fasten their barn doors securely each night.
The Reformers held a rousiug meeting last
Wednesday at the Friends meeting house in Vest
Gardiner on the anniversary of the Willow Vale
Club. The meeting was called to order about 8
O'Clock z. M. profitable session Of two hours
having been held, the meeting was adjourned
until O'Clock in the evening. After partaking
Of a bountiful supper, furnished for the most
part by the w illow Vale Club, the meeting was
again called to order. Short aud stirring speeches
were made by Messrs. Goodwin, Bufam, Carr,
Robinson, Blanchard, French, Fowles and other.
from the neighboring reform clubs Of Winthrop,
Hallowell and Gardiner. After one OF the most
successful reform meetings ever held in the vi
cini,y, the meeting again adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-04
YER N ONT.


MONTPELIER December 8. Gov. Fairbanks is
still confined to his bed. A council of ply sicians
WAS held last evening. His situation is considered
critical, but he is more comfortable this evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-04
INDIAN TERRITORY.
Indian Matters.

New YORK. December g. Three companies of
the Fifth artillery arrived at st. Louis, to-day,
from Fort Sill, Indian Territory and left tonight
for this city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-04
CITY OF AUGUSTA.

MAYORS OFFICE,
Dec. 2, 1875.
To the Aldermen and Common Counciinsen Of Me
CITY Of augusta.
YOU are here by notified to assemble, in special
l. meeting, in the rooms of the Guy Council on
tDNtsDAY, Dec. 9Th, 1876, at DEL OK P. NJ for
the con Iteration If proposition to authorize the
hauling vi gravel for the reefs during the present
winter, aud Tor the transaction OF any business that
may be desirable.
CHAS. K. NASH, Mayor,
dec4- I'd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-04

We have examined at Joseph Miller & Co.'S
harness and trunk establishment, in this city,
sample trunk for runners" or, more politely,
Commercial Travellers" which is calculated to
strike terror to the heart Of every unrepentant
baggage smasher." The outside Of the trunk is
protected, and its safety secured by numerous
rleats running lengthwise, the ends fastened with
patent clamps; it is thoroughly nailed, and every
nail is clcr chcd firmly. The cover is fastened
with four wrought iron hinges and patent lock-
The bottom is completely protected, to guard it
from all harm while in transportation, and ensur-
ing complete protection to goods packed IN the
trunk. This trunk was made by Mr.. d. ii. Camp
bell who is at the head of his special department
in Millers establishment, and who stands foremost
in his trade in the State. Trunks of his manu-
fActure have wide reputation, and are sought for
as the products of finished workman.
The towing out of the large three ma.ted schr..
Frank Queen" from Hallow through the ice
Saturday. was witnessed with much curiosity by
many persons along the river. The ice had made
so fast in the river, since the vessel arrived, that
before she had discharged her cargo of coal, not
outstanding q crew was at work day and night,
nearly all hope Of getting her to Bath had been
abandoned. The river had closed with ice on
Saturday morning from Pork Point below Rich
mond to above Halowel, varying in thickness
from one inch to four incLes-places where ice
had run under was from two to three feet. The
indomitable Capt. Chas. Morse Of Bath, was bound
to make trial of the ice with two powerful steam
tugs. and to get out the vessel if possible. Dur
ing all day his boats were forcing their way
through the ice, at last getting hold Of the vessel
she was forced through to Bath, though the road
made during the day from here had filled in with
ice in many places. Had the vessel been obliged
to lay at Hsllowell during the " inter the damage
would have been great to the owners, Is she had
charters for foreign voyages during the winter.
With all his other business, Hon Daniel A. Cony
of this city, finds time to devote to intelligent
and scientific agriculture, keeping several horses,
five Jersey cows, hogs and other farm stock. He
has forty -fve acres Of land, under close cutiva-
ton, producing annually, besides the ordinary
farm crops, some forty five tons of hay. The OBJ
jects of special interest ct Mr. Cony's model farm
at the present time. are . couple Of Berkshire
hogs. perfect beauties. A year ago, when pur.
chased at Gen. Tiltons establishment ct Togus,
they we're pigs, that could be slowed away in an
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-04
Marine Disaster.
The Lachine Canal.
NOVA SCOTIA.

MONTREAL, December 2. The water will be
let out of the Lschine canal tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-04
Name Vessel Ashore.

BosroN, December 2. Schooner Mary Louise,
of Buckspor, Maine, is ashore on Tucker Muck
Sboal, abandoned. Nothing is known of her
crew.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-04

for the worst. 1t is feared that they will resist
the state constabulary but not the troops Large
numbers of people are expected to arrive to-mor-
row to visit the State Fair in anticipation of
Hampton's Inauguration. The situation tonight
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-04

The Gardiner Home Journal last week entered
upon new volume, not with big promises for the
future, but while Brother Morrell remains at the
helm, We know that there is in store for its pat
rons the same sharp and spicey feast that has
hitherto been spread before them. While we
shall Try to "get in out of the wet when Bro.
Morrell opens his spiritual batteries. we do desire
TO be present when he comes forward with smi!-
ing face and the warm pressure of the hand
Here is our u, with wishes of continued SUGGEST
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-04

Postmaster Appointed.
WASHINGTON, December 2. Orlando P. Rob
inson has been appointed postmaster at Blaine
Aroostook Co., Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-04
iHarrtfb.

In Waerv lie, 3oth ult., by Rev. Sander on.
Frank II. i.arc' IA ~ Mary A. Dow. both Of Lowell.
Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-04

Troops for Bermuda.
PAX, December 2. The troop ship lamar
ed for Bermuda.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-04
MASSACHUSETTS,.
Small POY.


BARSsTABLE, December 2. The small pox has
broken out in the Marine Hospital. At present
there are three cases.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-04
BANGOR.
Death.

BANGOR, December O. J. W. Humphrey, an
old and highly respected citizen of this city,
stepped into his carriage to ride home at 8 p. m
to-day, when policeman saw he was evidently
i'll. and got in to drive him home, but Mr.. H.
died before reaching the house. He was about 81
years Of age.
Fire.
BANGOR, December 2. A FIRE on Union street
last night, destroyed new unfinished house own,
ed by j. b. P. Wheeler. The work of an incen-
diary. Loss about $500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-04

A, g. M q = II n H I,
('Onfrac tor and Builder,
Att nds to House Building and all kinds of job
work
CUSHNOC HEIGHTS.
Northern Avoi ne, Augusta, Me.
dec4 t3nis
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-04
LEWISTON.


LEWISTON, December 2. Thomas S. Tarr, dry
goods dealer, died to-day Of consumption.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-04

The notice 10 Sir knights will be observed in
our columns.
Ladies wishing nice style of cloaks would do
well to call at Ayers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-04

AMHERST, December 3. The Delano House.
owned by Mrs. Lucia Delano. and occupied by
college students. was burned this morning. Loss
s., 900. Insured for 81, 500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-04

INHAr.ING the hot vaPors Of Solution of Forest
Tar" for Bronchitis and Consumption, allays The
cough, aids expectora,ion, restores the appetite
and promotes sleep. oct26-t&Wlm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-04

CONCORD, December 2. The Merrimack C
jail was damaged by fire this afternoon. Insure
for $500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-04

Mr. A. l.. Brown, foreman Of the Journal news-
paper office, was most agreeably surprised on en-
teriug the Office Saturday noon, to find the open
space about the Imposing stone" occupied by his
friends and fellow workmen. One of their num-
Der stepped forward, and in behalf of his fellows,
presented Mr.. Brown an elegant and costly set Of
solid gold sleeve buttons, embellished with the
three links Of Odd Fellowship. The gift is a
gratifying token to the receiver Of the estimation
in which he is held by oil connected with the Of
fee.
The old Maine Farmer, with its grand old motto
Of "Our Home, our Country, and our Brother
Man." has just passed another milestone, and en-
tered upon its forty-6fth volume. No farmer in
the State should think of keeping house without
the Farmer, and to show that it is highly priced,
need only say that it goes into than eleven
thousand households. We wish it continued and
ever increasing prosperity. The mantle Of DIR.
Holmes, IS agricultural editor, worthily fell upon
Mr.. Boardman; while DR.. Lapham, the general
editor, is filling his important position in very
acceptable manner. The paper continues 10 the
hands Of Messrs. Homan & Badger. which is q
sufficient guaranty of its successful conduct.
We are indebted to N W. Aver & Son, the en-.
ierprising advertising agents Of Philadelphia, for
copy of the second edition of their Manual for
Advertisers. II is very handsome book Of ono
hundred and twenty eight large octave pages,
sixteen of which have been added since the first
edition was published. The work contains CON-
plete list Of all religious papers published in the
United States and Canada; selected list of one
hundred and thirty religious papers; list of the
leading daiies of the country, with estimate cir
cuation and political tendency Of each; care
fully prepared selection of literary and political
weeklies, giving character Of each, its estimated
circulation and publishers price for ten lines one
and three months; similar information about the
agricultural publications Of the country, and very
complete lists of Sunday school, educational mus
icsl and medical publications. and popular maya
zines.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-04
LOUISIANA.
The Excitement Abated.

New ORLEANS, December 2. Both sides are
hopeful of decision in their favor, and excite
ment ID at low ebb. The decision of the Board
will be promulgated next Tuesday. The return
ing board is not unharmonious in its proceedings.
The usual arbitrary and harsh rulings were con.
spicuous by their absence. Nearly every minor
proposition made by democrats was conceded.
Marine Disaster.
A steamship from Morgan City for Texasport,
with a. assorted cargo, struck on Arkansas bar,
Thursday morning, and soon after went to pieces.
The vessel and cargo are total loss, amounting
to $l25,0 No lives were lost.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-04
NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Death.

Death.
CONCORD, December 2. Bracket Palmer, a
well known citizen, died yesterday.
Attempt to Wreck q Train.
An unsuccessful attempt was made yesterday
TO wreck the mixed train on the Suncook Valley
railroad. near Suncook.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-04

For Chspped Hands, Salt Rheum and Skin dis
eases, Forest Tar Soap" is best.
Lov29-t&wlw.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-04

Unpaid Vii. Sch Dis. Taxes 1875, $2l6.S
Cash Vii Sch. Dis. - ITO IL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-04

New YORK, December 2. A London special
says the rumor that Germany is selling war funds.
is untrue.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1876-01-15
APPROXIMATIONS. J.

WASHINGTON, n.sl5.-The ho use
committee on appropriations held a
meeting to-day: The secretary Of
state and all members Of the foreign
affairs committee present to consider
diplomatic and consular appropri-
alton bill. Secretary Fish opposed
reductions proposed for several Of our
foreign missions, but showed where
the reduction might be.feasibly made.
Mr.. Burks showed: that it was ex.
tremely unadvisable to reduce the
salary of the Russian minister below
that of our English, German and
French ministers.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1876-01-15

were free from ice. The Indians had
not caused any trouble or anxiety 10
the miners in the hills, although il
man named Kaiser was shot aud
scalped on his way into the hills,
about the middle of November.
Another letter written from the
head of Bear Greek, near Camp Ter
~, reports the discovery Of several
VERY RICH, nur SMALL .GrrvnEs.
One miner, Frank George, took out
slG5 IN gold dust in eight and a half
days work. Among the lot was one
nugget worth s2l, and another worth
s21, the largest pieces yet reported.
Professor Jenney is enthusiastic
over the new gold country, aud from
these statements it will be seen that
the description of the Inter. Ocean
correspondents with him aud with
Custer the previous year were not il
any way cxaggerations.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1876-01-15
The I.onscst Tramp ON Record
Minneapolis Mail

Minneapolis Mali
Ephriam lincoln, colored, passed
through Moorheal the other day on
his way to Manitoba. There is nothing
remarkable in this save that he has
walked from Louisiana to Virginia,
and from that place TO Boston,
through Maine to Nova Scotia, from
there through Canada to Illinois,
Wisconsin, St. Paul and Duluth, over
land to Moorhead. His journey has
been Of one year and nine months
aaFatiea and he eensemplates- travel
ing nine months longer, when he
hopes to bring up i'm Washington,
y. C.4Ue was headed for Manitoba,
and will go to the hcadwaters Of the
Missouri, the Black Hills and-ifthe
Indians do not interrupt his nng.
evity-east to Washington.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1876-01-15
Boiler Explosion.

Clsc1aaAr1, Ian. 13.-!The boiler
in Volksblatt newspaper building
burned this morning, cutting and
scalding ALBEIT . Weiisinger,s /, AZ EN-. z
ployec, 50 badly that he cannot sur.
vivc. The engineer, VIM. Ranbart,
was alsosssseriou.lys injured. The
building is not materially damaged.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1876-01-15
TIE CSl,Ml!lllnIlH S,Ml!ll | i llli,AliN.
Minister yYashburnc on the Sub.
ject of hls 1.resldentla1
CandldRt urc.

There has recently been a CORES:
pondencc between E. B: Washburne
and a prominent republican leader,
who was member.of congress con-
with Mr.. Washburne.
From one lof-these letters rit appears
that Mr.. / WA1hburne does not corsid;
er himself 4 candidate for the prest:
dency. He says:
PARIS, Nov. Sth.
/ have duly received your letter Of
the l3ih ult., and I need not say how
deeply l am touched by its kind and
generous spirit. / must confess that
Ihavei q lingering. affection for all
those brave men, and you were the
chiefest among them with whom !
was associated, who fought that mag
ni6cent anti.Lecompton fight. Those
were times that brought all true and
loyal men together in common sym
.pathy. | have duly received a copy
Of the newspaper to which you refer,
and4 feel grateful for the kind feel.
ings which dictated that article, but ]
cap only repeat What ] have said to
others in that connection, if not to
you. ! am not vain enough to sup:
pose thatmy name can ever figure
seriously in that direction. No party
could undertake. to carry candidate
with such old. fashioned notions as
have; and whose record is loaded down
in oppositionsto all the great interests
that control political conventions
While l receive mat,y letters Of the
same kind, ! am SO impressed with
what / have written. that l decline
all action in the way Of candidatnre,
and in the end, when this contention
comes off, atdsmy name is never men:
toned, you and other frieads will say
thatI have been wise.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1876-01-15
Live Stock! markets.
CHICAGO.

g CHICAGO, Jan. Is.
Hoes-Receipsa, 10000. Market active !;
steady range for common to choice packing,
So 05@0O5; bulks2 70j@1.l5; shippers
@720. ',Ss
Receipts, 1000. Firm choice,
.t5.75@6. TO- good, s4.00@525; medium,
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1876-01-15

And now, my dear friend, putting
aside all idea Of my becominga can
didate for president under any cir
cumstances, and simply regarding me
as your old associate and friend, as [
wish to be. always, ] am, ETC.,
Signed e. b. WAsnRuESE 4
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1876-01-15
Kentueky's Contest

C,SclSSArI, Jan. l5.--The Ken
lucky legislature took ballot today.
Beck, 49;lsNNilllams, 43; Leslie. 80;
-Wadsworth, Ia. The second ballot
resulteds Beck, SO Williams, ~;
Leslie 29.;;. Wadsworth, 14. Ad-
journcd. 9s