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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-16
PLYMOUTH CHURCH.
ADVISORY COUNCIL ORGANIZED
OFFICERS CHOSEN.

| Brooklyn, y. Y, February u. The Advisory
Council was opened at quarter past two o'clock.
| Delegates from about two hundred and forty
churches occupied the body of the church, and the
| gallery was filed chiefly by ladies, MIR. Beecher
the council, opened the proceedings by address
| ing the delegates.
He said that this is the largest council ever held
in America to discuss the affairs OF any one church
He referred to the storms which Plymouth church
had gone through, and said, nevertheless, though
it had been set upon by various adversi,es 1t was
q united church. Plymouth church numbers be-
tween $500 and 2 600 members while the ayerage
membership of American churches Is only lO0.
The men bershp Of Plymouth church gives no ad-
equate idea of the great work done by this church.
aud hence we have called upon you from all parts
of the country to come and give us your council.
Mr.. Beecher said that he hoped that the Council
would do what it thought wisest aud best.
Mr.. Beecher suggested that temporary CHAIR
man be chosen, with view to perfect the organ
Zation.
Rev. DR.. Leonard Bacon was then chosen tenn
porary chairman; Rev. Mr.. Clark of Boston,
scribe; and Nests. Howe Of Terre 11aute, Ind.
aud Dayton OF Newark, n. j., assistant scribes
Rev. DR.. Bacon was unanimously chosen modera-
tor, and Hon. Nelson Dingley Of Lewiston, Me-.
assistant moderator.
Several others were nominated for additional
assistant moderators and finally Mr.. Bates Of Ill.,,
was chosen. The temporary scribes were then
chosen as permanent sclibes, and the meeting for
mlly opened by reading ofthe letter missive.
The delegates are for the most part earnest, IN
telligent and cultivated in appearance.
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LIST of Patents

Issued by the Patent Office to the citizens OF
Maine for the week ending Feb. II, 1876. Fur
nshed for the Journal from the Office OF j. Nc
Perkins ( Co, counselors-at-aw 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.
6ss5. Furnishing Apparatus for Photographs.
Emile r. Weston, Bangor, assignor to Joseph T
Bass Patent No. 1871 800 dated Sept. 10, 1872
reissue No. $50, dated Mar. 3, 1874. Filled
Dec. 9 1851
Brief-The invention involves process and
devices sufficiently indicated in the claim, for the
production of hot-burn.h- finished photograph
1860. Cotfee-Pots. William W. Stevens,
Portland, assignor TO Westbrook britannia Com
panv, same place Filed Nav 81, 1875.
l72,66S. Horse Collars. Hugh Smith, Gray.
Filed Jan. 3, 1876.
l72,5l5. Vchcle-Axles. J. {. Spooner, Houl-
ton. Filed Dec. g. $50.
BrJ-Tne inner end Of the Journal revolves
on rollers within the box, which Is snugly fitted
within the end Of the axle.
l72,2S2. Nentlating Vessels. Enos {. Soule,
Frceport. Filed Nov. y, $50.
Briet.-The air is drawn from the hold or lower
part OF a vessel by means of pipes 10 a galley
stove, thus furnishing an cquabe draft to the
stove Of the noxlous and impure arr IN the ship,
and keeping il pure
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Is Pho.porus Thoughts.

The Medical and Surgical Reporter publishes
the result of the observations of DR.. L. Hodges
" God wherein that gentleman proves that Phos-
phites actually consumed during mental wol k
by the process Of thinking. His doctrine would
imply the necessity of supply ing the material
puosphates directly, during the period Of great
mental toll, be it study, anxiety, the continued
contemplation of single theme, or other labor
tending TO weary the intellect.
On account of its adsptabili.y, lis safety, its
quality of being easily administered, and of its
causing perfect assimilation Of food and above all
of its magnificent touipg effect upon the nervous
and muscular tissue, Fellows Compound Syrup
of Hyyophosphites seems destined 10 supplant not
only all other preparations from Phosphorus, bu,
every other tonic and OBJ ain general use
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The Btrs.r-iIusseil Combination.

The merit of the entertainment given at Beeth
oven Hall last evening by the Berger family and
Sol Smith Russell hes more in its novelty. There
are bell-iingers, ladies who play on instruments
usually monopolizcd by the male sex, and vocalist
who are superior in their several professions to the
members of the Berger family but there are few
that do so many things well. For instance,
Miss Anna Teresa Berger plays the first violin in
the overture, performs solo for the cornet, sings
few songs, and uses the silver bells with great
dexterity. That Miss Berger should do all these
things well is hardly to be expected; that she
should do all of them at all shows no little skill
and considerable practice OF Mr. Sol Smith Rus
sell we do not need to speak. He is the best artist
in his line that we have, and that because he has
in addition TO a remarkable power of facial en-
preston, the intelligence and the brain to under
stand character and idiosyncrscies which an ordi-
nary observer would pass unnoticed. The troupe
will remain here only two weeks. and the sale of
tickets indicates coed season. Boston Adger-
tiser.
This family will appear in this city, at Granite
Hall, Feb 2ith.
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NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
TO The
Daily Xenuebee aournal.
Trial Of Ex-Treasurcr Pencil
The Testimony for the Prosecution.

Lewiston, February 10. The testimony Of G
c. Goldman, expert, was to the effect that he had
examined the Treasurcr's books for two years
lie found charges made twice in several cases,
which the vouchers show were paid but once,
varying in amount from $l62 to $780, also pay.
ments where no signature appeared. These az
gregate S99772. Error. in footings in favor and
against were found.
| H. /. Robinson testified that hi. signature
against his name was mol his writing.
| Inc cross, examination by Mr.. Strout shows
that Mr.. Pencil explained one error discovered,
but the witness afterwards declined to give him
any light as to discoveries Errors would be like
ly to arise from the manner Of keeping the books.
| Mr.. Strout opened for the defence and claimed
| that as a matter CT law, the treasurer only
required to peform his duties honestly and to the
best of his ability. lie argued that there i, no
agreement in the bord to safely keep and pay over
the funds in his case, unless, from its general
| tenor, under the statute. The commissioners
have the care of the property of the county, and
the treasurer is TO report to them.
LATER.
This afternoon, in the Pennell case, Mr.. Brad
bury said the defence maintained that the treas
urer not liable, and he wished to argue that
point, which he did at some length.
Mr.. Strout rejoined, after which Judge Libby
said without at this time giving at length any
reasons for the ruling which make, wish to say
| that have carefully examined the authorities as
relates to the question under consideration, and
for the purposes of this trial shall hold that the
defence of robbery is not good defence. The
| statute requires him to pay over and account for
all money entrusted to him. The bond is the
same in fleet though it cited the provisions Of
the statute. In the case of the United States vs.
Boyden, the cor dition of the bond is substantially
the same as in this case.
The court then held that robbery is no defence.
| Ny conviction in this case is so strong that if
should allow this defence to 60 to the jury, it
would be on rule of law contrary TO my own
conviction. | shall have to rule thar the defence
of robbery is not good defence. On the ques-
ton of the safe and rooms Of the treasury, shall
hold that nothing but the written direction of the
treasurer can avai! in that branch Of the case. In
his estimation there remained only the question
| Of damages.
The court adjourned to allow the counsel to
consider this and it is estimated that they vii
probably agree upon this point. The defence ex-
cept to the ruling of the Judge which carries the
case to law court Wednesday morning. the con-
dition Of the safe will be brought up.
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Legislative Notes.

The Finance committee yesterday further con-
sdered the matter of reduction of salaries and
curtailing expenses. They agreed to reduce the
salaries of clerks in the office of Treasurer Of
State to 81 300, 200 and 81 900. The salary of
Secretary of Board of Agriculture was fixed at
$500 instead of $500 as heretofore reported. Mr..
Boardman, the Secretary OF Board of Agriculture
was before the committee and proposed to reduce
his annual report $50 RACES, as he thought it
might be done without material injury to its value
The annual reports of the Agricultural College
and Savings Banks was fixed at 2000 each.
A proposition to rel cal the law providing for the
appointment of trustees Of Normal Schools and
have their duties performed by the Governor and
Council and the Superintendent of Schools, was
discussed, but no decision reached.
The Judiciary committee have decided to report
bill to exempt from taxation vessels in process
of construction and repair, belonging to parties
out OF the State. A bill to make bonds negotia-
BILE, and another to authorize the Governor and
Council to audit claims for bounties on wild ami
mails. They will report, to be submitted to the
people, a constitutional amendment TO preyen t
bribery at elections Legislation inexpe dent to
authorize the S, cretary Of State to compile Grim
inal statistics of the several countless reference
to the next legislature of druggists bill The
committee will report finally to-day.
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NEW ia PSlIlKE.
Large Fires.

Concord, February Is. A fire last night in
Pttsfeld, n. H., destroy ed Tuttle's three story
blck block, and McDougals fancy goods store,
with all their contents, and the Congregational
church, also jenkins two story block. The blocks
included post. office, A. & z. Telegraph office,
Times and Prohibition Herald offices. and several
stores. Loss estimated at $4,000; well insured.
A three story brick block at Ienniker was also
DESTROYED BY fire. with its contents, last night.
Loss on building about S25 ,000; insured. The
block was occupied by Eyerett's store, Morse,
cigar maker, and Aurora Masonic Lodge, which
loses all furniture, records and chart. The fire
was incendaIy. The paint shop of Lewis Brown
in this city, was burned about midnight. Loss
$1,000; no insurance.
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Amelforotlon and Cure.
Amel.oration OF the symptoms of a disc,

Ame!!oraton Of The symptoms Of a disease Is, Of
course, one desirable object of medication, and
there are no doubt, pallatives which possess con-
siderable remedial efficacy. The temporary dsap.
pearance Of the indicia of disease, in too many
instances, however, delude the sick into q belief
that they are cured. Many of those who have
borne grateful testimony TO the permanent rene
dial efe Is of ostettcr, Stomach Bitters, III cases
OF liver disorder chronic constipation, intermittent
and remlttent levers, urinary and rheumatic all
ments have also recorded the fact that the tempo
rary relief occasionally afforded by the medicines
which they tried before using the gre restorative
inspire hopes which were speedily disslpated ~
return OF the malady. The Biters not only relieve
but il peisisleutly and regularly taken, cure the
maladi,s 10 which they are adapted.
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NINSLOW THE FO2GER.
Ills Arrest in London.

Boston, February Is. The Herald has the fol-
lowing further despatch from its London comes
respondent: Winslow, when arrested asked TO be
sent to America Immediately. He said all the
money in his party was his wtes, amounting to
$1,000. He asked that his wife might be let
alone He was examined and retained TO await
the arrival of the executive papers. On being
interviewed he said he left everything in Boston
in his attorneys hands He appeared to be greatly
siieced said he intended TO 90 TO Portugal or
Brazil. He denies having anv cash or bonds, and
saws nearly sll the newspaper accounts are erron-
eous.
Mayor Cobb received despatch at o'clock
this evening from Secretary Fish, confirming
Winsow's arrest in London, and asking charge
and proof Detective Dearborn left for Washing
ton at 80 this evening with necessary proof, to
obtain extraditon papers.
LATEST.
London, February Is. 1t has been ascertsined
that Winslow, the Boston forger, went to Rotter-
dam on the steamer in which he sailed from
America, and disembarked there. He was traced
from that city by detectives who followed him so
closely that he had not been in London a day OF
two before he was secured. He was arrested at q
hotel where he went TO enquire for letters which
he had ordered forwarded there His arrest wa,
effected early this morning. The prisoner will be
held to await legal papers from the United States
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TELEGKAMsIN GENERAL.

\ heavy rain continued during the night IN
New York and has not cleared this morning.
Wind east
Dockray, the refugee hom Spain, arrived in
New York last night.
The Atlanta Herald suspended publication yes
terday.
The old guard leave New York tomorrow a
visit to Charleston to celebrate Washington :
birthday.
One of the editors of the New York Tribune
was last light elected member of Tammany So
cietv.
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Rieeding from Lungs, Cntarrh, BrOn-
ch!,is, consumption. A Wonderful cure.
ROCHEsrER. \. Y. Jan. 81 1874.

Il. V, PIERCE, NJ. D.. Buffalo, n. Y.
Dear Sir-I had suffered from Catairh 10 an az
gravated form for about twelve years and for sew
eral years from Bronchial trouble. Tried many
doctors and things with no lasting benefit. In
May, -, becoming nearly worn with excessive
editorial la6ors on a paper in New Iork City,
was attacked with Bronchitis in severe form, suf-
tering almost total loss of voice. | returned
home here, but had been home only two weeks
VIXEN was completely Frustrated with llemor-
image from the Lungs, having four severe bleed
ing spells within two weeks, and first three inside
of nine DAYS. In the September following, i'm
proved sufficiently to be able to be about, though
IN q very feeble state. My Bronchial trouble Ie-
manned. and the Catarrh was tentold worse than
before. Every effort for relief seemed fruitless.
| seemed to be losing ground daily. continued
in this feeble state, raising blood almost daily, I'M
I'll about the first of March, 10, when became so
bad as to be entirely confined to the house. A
friend suggested your remedies. But was eX-
tremey skeptical that they would do me good, as
had lost all heart in remedies, and began to look
upon medicine and doctors with disgust. How
ever obtained one of you" circulars, and resd 1t
carefully from which | came to the conclusion
that you understood your business at least. hnal-
IL obtained quantity of Dr. Sage's Catarrh Rem
cdv YOUR Golden Medical Discovery and Pellets,
and commenced their vigorous use according TO
directions. To my surprise, soon began to I'm
PROVE. The Discovery and Pellets in a short time
brought out severe eruption, which continued
for several weeks. felt much better. my appe-
tite improved, and gained in strength and flesh.
In three months, every vestige of the Catarrh was
gone the Bronchitis had nearly disappeared; had
no cough whatever, and | had entirely ceased TO
raise blood, and contrary to the expectation of my
friends the cure ha, remained permanent. have
had had no more llemorrhages from the Lungs,
am entirely free from Catarih from which l had
suffered so much and so long. The debt of graft
tude owe for the blessing have received al yori
hands knows no bounds. l am thoroughly salts
fed from my experience that your medicines vii
master the worst forms of that odious disease Ca
tarrh, as well as Throat and Lung diseases. have
recommended them to very many, and shall even
speak in their praise. Gratefully yours,
WIN. ii. SPENCER.
/ p O. Box j01, Rochester, n. y.
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A Reform Club Organized.

Those who signed the ircn-clsd pledge
the other evening, struggled through the sost
last evening, and net in good numbers at The
rooms of the y. NJ. c. A. for the purpose Of
organizing Reform Club.
Mr.. c. Ii. Taintor and T. u. Wing OF the Au'
burn Refolmers, were present, to lend friendly
hand in starting the club. Mr.. Taintor called tc
order, and c. Il Hail was appointed secretary.
A committee co nsis,ing Of Alex. McCausland,
VI. II. Nero, and Henry Smith were appointed
committee TO receive sort and count votes for 9th
GERS.
Fred C. Rogers was unanimously elected pres
dent of the club. Mr.. Rogers accepted, and
thanked his brethren for the confidence they be-
slowed upon him. lie was glad to stand side by
side in this work of reform with those wi h whom
he had formerly drank He thought the move
mcnt was destined to be success, As there a
detern ination in that respect. We should rely
upon God in every step of the way. The club
may be made so popular that every man shall de-
snc to sign the pledge.
Mr.. Wing said that the presidents remarks had
the ling Of the true metal, We should get down
at once to hard pan, and make "sy mpathy' the
watchword.
The following additional officers were elected :
Vice Presldcnt--Alex McCausand, Charles .
Aver, Samuel X. FHler.
Recording Sccretary-M H. Nero.
Financal Secretarv-John W. Rowe.
Troasurer-C r. Hall.
The president appointed the following com
itlees
Executive Committee-IiowaId Owen, Geo. E.
Dow, G. H. Randall, c. a. StnchGeld, F. q. liar
lis.
Finance Committec-W. b. Leighton, ". A.
Swan, +. w. kinsman.
Employment Committce-F. II. Beal. f. p.
Shaw, NJ {. Blackwell.
Steward-Cn} rles Marston.
Marshae-ll. Smith, Geo. Burbank.
Sergeant al Arms-Geo. Walker.
The constitution of the Auburn Reform Club
was accepted as the constitution of this club The
by laws were referred to the following committee
10 report at another meeting /. w. hlnsman, Z.
H. Randall Edward Hanks.
The following committee was appointed to con-
fer with the Ladies' Temperance mon in regard
to procuring headquarters for the club r. Sander
son, ii. Oven, Jacob Merrill, w. A. Webster IL.
Parcher. This committee was also instructed to
secure q hal, for meeting next Sunday afternoon
at o'clock.
Rev. Mr.. Sanderson, Mr.. Wing and Mr.. Tain
tor made stirring remarks, and the general sent-
ment was that the club should go forward in its
work Of -beneticence. a good deal'of enthusiasm
was manifested and As several who have been
hard drinkers came forward and signed the pledge,
hearty cheers given. The beginning Is au-
spicious.
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GEORGIA..
Legislative.

Atlanta. February Is. Senator Gordon ad-
dressed the House of Representatives and an inn
mense crowd at the capitol last night. He ar
raigned the republican party as incompetent, cor
rupt and controlled in legislation towards the
South by spirit of tyranny. He referred to
Toombs speech and said Senator Morton read ii
in the Senate.
We must remove the apprehensions caused by
had to made a Christian fight against the world,
the flesh and the Senator from Indiana. The
Senatorial contest must be on sound principles,
and the South must 90 on for man who can win.
Go to the convention unpledged and ask for q
government.
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Wanted.

1 few colds of green cord wood-old growth pre-
~ icrred. Apply at the Journal Office.
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PORTLAND.
Bank Matter.

Portland February Is. In the Bank of Port
land case to-day an expert accountant has been
testifyng to the condition of the books. Tue tes-
timony shows clearly deficit in the old National
Bank accounts of sixteen thousand dollars, and
also the payment to that old account Of fourteen
thousand five hundred from the Bank OF Portland
soon after the starting of which account was
made in the Bank books.
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A Newtonville Druggist.

Apropos to this desire to say word in relation
10 Sanford's Radical Cure tor Catarrh. have been
city for the following reasons 1t is comparatively
q new preparation, and the trade is flooded with
loathsome disease, but from inquiries and voun-
tary testimony received in its favor find its effect
is the cause of its popularity. l know of chronic
cases 10 which all other medicines of the kind have
been tried and failed to benefit, when SanioIds
Radical has, by the OF two bottles. entirely
cured. 1ncipient cases experience relief, and in
many instances are cured, by using enc bottle.
Knowing of what write, have no hesitation in
saying that Saniord's Radical Cure Tor Catarrh is
the most reliable preparation of the kind have
ever sold. Yours, etc,
Newtonville, May 20. A. WILLIAMS.
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MASSACHUSETTS,.
Meeting of the Press Associate,

Meeting of the Press Association.
Boston, February Is. The annual meeting and
reunion of the Massachusetts Press Association,
was held at Hotel Brunswick to-day, with good
" attendance. The old board of officers were re-
elected. Resolutions were passed in memory of
the late Edmund Anthony of the New Bedford
Standard. banquet IN conclusion.
The Old Elm Blown Down.
Boston, February Is. The historic elm on Bos
ton Common was blown down by high wind this
evening. 1t was above two hundred years old,
and one of the most dearly priced landmarks OF
the city. An mmence crowd of relic hunters have
visited the place to secure pieces.
Severe Sleet Storm.
Worcester, February l5 The most severe sleet
storm ever known in this vicinity prevailed for the
twenty.f -four hours ending at o'clock this after
noon. Shade and fruit trees of all kinds have
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local ano State Mems.

There were eight deaths in Bangor last week
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suffered badly, in some cases those ten or twelve
inches in diameter being broken down BY the &C.
cumulatons Of ice, while hundreds Of the best
trees are stripped of their branches. Several per-
sons have been injured by falling trees, limbs, and
falls on the ice, and several Of the streets have
been blockaded during portions Of the day by
fallen trees. TO-nlght heavy wind prevails.
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A RUNAWAY WIFE.
A MAN KILLS HIS CHILD
\ Singular Case.

Mddhon, n. Y, February Is At Walton, Del
aware county, on Friday last = man named Moore,
who had followed his runaway wife from Han
cock, failing to induce his wife TO return. took
their child, sixteen months old, from her arms to
kiss it goodbye, when he ran away with it and
fell down an embankment, distance Of twenty
feet. He arose and threw the child into the Del
aware rivers He was arrested. He says that the
child was killed by the fall, and he threw it into
the river, not knowing what else TO do with it. He
claims he had no intention of killing the child.
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WASHINGTON.
A Rupture in the Cabinet.

Washington. Febrerry ID. A rumor was started
to night OF rupture in the cabinet and consequen,
important contemplated cabinet charges. Nothing
could be obtained to show that it had any founda
ton in fact