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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-11
Resolutions Of Respect.

Yesterday morning, at the close OF the morning
service, Rev. Mr.. Penney withdrew his resigna-
ton. At the close of the evening prayer meet
ing, the following resolutions were presented and
unanimously adopted:
Whereas, Rev. c. F. Penney has reconsdered
his recent resignation Of the pas,orate of the Au-
gusta F. w. b. Church, and has consented TO re-
main, therefore
Resolved That with uRf,i gned gladness and
gratitude TO God, we receive the decision OF our
dear pastor under whose faithful mnistrations of
more than fourteen years, the church has been
blessed with large accessIons to her numbers and
by whose exemplary life and Christian character
SO MANY, not only in the church bat also in the
community, have been inspired to noble thought
and III selfish action.
Resolved That he is endeared to us by his SUI
perior qualities of mind and heart; by his kind
expressions Of love and sympathy; by hi. iuces-
SAINT labors and wise counstls, and by his untag
ging zeal IN his chosen work.
Resolved, That he shall receive Fl ON Us a NOR
al, hearty cooper alton in Ia ar1uous etfJrts, and
that ii IS strong desire that the prosperity OF
our church endeared to him by so many tolls,
tears and prayers, may influence to la or
hencetorh with SOMETHING Of his fidelity.
Resolved That copy of these resolutions be
published in the Daily hennebcc Journal and the
Morning Star, and also copy sent 10 the pastor.
The meeting closed with the Doxoogy
Praise God from whom all blessings how."
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Strong Nerves an Attainabie Blessing.

There are many who have never known the bless.
ing of ST., ong nerves, having been born with weak
ones. Tho who have, and through disease or
some other cause, have suffered loss of nerve
power, can by contrast, more fully appreciate the
nitude of that loss. The true way to repair it
is to invigorate the System through the medium OF
improved digestion, secretion, and the establish
ment of regular habit of body, three results in.
variably accomplished by the use of Hostetter's
Stomach Rlttels, whit h insures the thorough con.
version of the food into pure, nourishing blood,
from which the nerves, in common with every other
part of the bodily economy gather vigor the grand
prerequisite of health The great objection to Sc
datives and narcotics is that they not only exert
tonic influence, but are always followed by hurt
full reaction. Such is far from being the case with
the Btters, the primary action OF which Is most
safutary, and whose after effects ar. beneficial
the'eXtreme. deer feodXwlw in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-11
The Lecture This Evening.

We quote the following from the Watervle
Mail concerning PIof. Elders lectures in that
place:
To those Of our citizens who have not "becn to
the Centennial, and still more to those who have,
the two lectures of Prof Elder, of Colby Univer-
sity, have proved intensely Interesting. This in
terest was exhibited not only in large audiences,
but in the marked and almost bresthless attention
to both the verbal and pictorial parts of the enter
tainmeut. Indeed, we could not 10 mere words,
over-state the compliment they thus paid the lee
uicr 1t Is impossible to speak justly in detail of
the views in their artistic beauty and perfection
as well as their nice illustrative adaptation they
were so far IN advance of what the audience ex-
pected. Of the entertainment as whole, it is but
moderate praise to say that il one of the best
combinations of amusement instruction, and gen
eral interest to which our citizens have been call
ed for a long time. To all who did not attend the
Centennial we can most heartily commend it and
to those who did it needs onmendation.
The first lecture will be given at Granite Hall
this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-11

WASHINGTON, December y. Congress Is moi in
session to-day, but on Monday it is expected Mr..
Edmunds resolution will plecipate a general
presidential debate.
The Democracy Startled.
An Illinois Congressman astonshcd a democrat
in Washing ton, FRIDAY, by informing him that it
was possible the Illinois Legislature light elect U.
5. Grant United States Senator, and that he ght
possibly become president Of the senate PRO TEN,
and acting president The democrat was dumb.
founded at the bare possibility of such = result.
The Oregon SwindIe.
In the republican senatorial caucus, Friday, the
Oregon swindle was discussed, bat Morton, Ed.
munds AMI all others who spoke said tn at no diff
fcuty would be experienced, aud HAYES election
is assured.
Cronin "A Blunderer.
Ii was stated that Cronin Numbered in the part
he played in the electoral college, and by retiring
from the board destroyed his only hop, of recog-
milton. / he plan as devised by Hewitt, was for
him TO remain with the board and demand his
right to vote.
Denial.
The Presi deat on being questioned to day, as
TO the truthfulness of the published statement
that the Cabinet yesterday determined to sustain
Chamberlain as Governor, dejure and defacto,
and recognize the Mackey House, and not to
withdraw the troops from the capital, etc, etc,
replied thai there was no truth in the statement.
Agricultural.
Early next week will be issued the report of the
commissioner of Agriculture for 1875, prepared
last winter but ordered by Congress in August
asst.
Postal Matters.
The following are the postal changes during the
week
Office established at Warneville, Mass, Ralph
Warner, postmaster. Postmastcrs appointed
Fred W. Converse, Windsor Locks, Conn, Geo.
Edwin Kicker. Meiiimac. Mass John Rurteh
Sheffield Mass.
Marine Disaster.
The signal service observer at Cape Henry re-
ports to the chief signal Office under date of Dec.
9th, rs follows:
"'rhe deck load, consisting of pine lumber,
cabin and forecastle, of the schooner Fanny X.
Shaw, ashore near this station, were washed over
board during this mornings gale, and the crew,
with the wife of the captain, were brought a. bore
only with great difficulty in almost frozen eondi-
ton. The vessel is full of water and it is feared
she will go to pieces.
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JOhn toEefs
Deacon John Rogers of Brunswick, cashier of
| the Brunswick Bank, was on the 9th day of Octo-
Der, 1871, in the United States Court found guilty
of the crime of embezzlement, and was sentenced
TO six years confinement at hard labor, in the
Maine State Prison. Having by good conduct
and circumspect demeanor received the usual dis
count in time awarded TO all prisoners, the prison
doors have at last swung outw ard ard on Monday
last John Rogers marched forth from his enforced
confinement, free man. He is sixty eight years
of age, broken down, weak, trembling old man
10 be pi;tied rather than to be reproached. Thong
his crimes were great and past all excuse, we
think that the outraged feelings Of the people o,
Brunswick, where were the most Of his victims
have become softened by time, and they will be
willing for the broken-down old man to go into
retirement in the far West, where his family re-
sides. and spend the brief remnant of his days in
peace.
Our readers are not unfamiliar with the history
of this man. While be was the trusted custodian
of the peoples money for long series of years,
leading and Influential member, of a Christian
church, honored. trusted and beloved by business
men and citizens pointed to as an example of in.
tcgrty for the youth especially to initiate; during
all this time his hands deep in the pockets of
the people-he diverting to his own use the
little savings of widows and orphans, as well as
the large accuniulstions of wealthy Interviewing
the mark of Christian rectitude, while soul and
body were mortgaged to the devil. The revela
ton OF his crime shocked the moral sensibiiies Of
the people, and lessened their trust in humanity
1t was like a great moral earthquake, and many
fair fabrics fell in the general upheava. But the
old man has suffered the penalty of wrong doing,
and the sorrow that has embittered his life will
follow him to the grave. Justice has done her
perfect work; now let mercy plead for the old
man.
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DESTRUCTIVE CONFEDERATION IN
NEW JERSEY.
Forty Families Rendered HOmeIess-A
Heavy Loss of Property.

BURLINGTON, December To-. At two o'clock
this morning large barn in the rear of the depot
took fire, and as the wind blew a gale from the
west swept all before it, destroying twenty six
houses, two barns and outbuilding, and leaving
forty families homeless. The fire was of incen-
diary origin. The losses are partly covered by
insurance.
Tue loss will aggregate $4,000. The occu-
pants of the burned dwellings lost nearly every
thing. Great destitution prevails, and subscrip-
tons lists have been opened.
Mrs. Rogers, residing on Broad street, died
from fright occasioned by the fire.
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Chicago Produce Market.

- - = OHICaEO, DeU " Iofus
FL 1UR-Extrs spring, 81 Ola6 IS.
WHEAr-No. spring, l lS4; cash leAa
| 10; December, / l4s; January No. 5, l 20
al 204s rejected, 9ja9Sc.
tORN-No. mixed I6'.-c.; December. i5Se.
OArS-No. 2, 33aa-c. cash, Sd; Deeem-
Der, 81 January sc.
RYE-No. 2, 72ac.
BARLEY-No. spring, 66a66Sc.
POkk-Cash, Ii Scale 20, ali year, Is 92k Jan.
uary, 10 10.
LARD-Cash, 10 10; January, o 97A1.
BULK MEATS-Shoulders. -a6hc.; short rib
sides s-as&c.; short clear rib, SKA C.
WHIskEY-Western, | Us.
tRElGHrS-Corn to Buffalo, 5kc.; wheat do,
la5c.
RECEIP rS-ll.06 -four; 5000 wheat $500
corn; 10000 oats; i4,0U0 rye, ID 90 barley.
500 -four, $4,000 wheat; 1900
corn 10000 oats; $500 barley; 900 rye.
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THE STORM MASSACHUSETTS,.
Buildings Unroofed and Raced to the
Ground.

GREENFIELD, December 10. The storm on
Saturday night unroofed the old brick school
house on Main street, breaking both floors smash
ing the desks and carrying the school books, ETC.
with it TO the cellar l.. Minis 4 Sons tobacco
barn, full of tobacco, was demolished Loss
$1,000. Satisbury's blacksmith shop was stripped
OF ITS tin roof The bridge at Chespside had its
roof nearly all torn of. The Connecticut river
railroad bridge wss partly stripped of its tin roof
ing. Al Shelburne Falls the new Odd Fellows
building in process of erection was utterly de-
molished
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NEW YORK.
Accident.

NEW YORK, December g. During the gale this
afternoon a new gtain elevator a. the foot of Goth
street, was damaged to the extent of $40 900, by
the clearing portion Of the building being blown
to atoms. One OF the wstchmen named, Edward
Looney, was instantly killed by the falling debris.
Death.
ATTTCA, December 9. A collision occurred on
Erie railroad this afternoon, and an unknown man
was bun to death.
A Burglar Killed.
John Grezton, this morning shot a burglar at
his residence in Rye, Westchester county, who
escaped, but afterwards was found dying at the
roadside, his companions abandoning him.
Gold Lowest Since the War.
Gold opened at l07 Is, the lowest point since
the war, except in November, 1873, when it went
to LOG Is.
Weather.
A heavy northwest gale began at five o'clock
this afternoon. and continues. The thermometer
is near zero.
Storm signals are displayed here. The north
west gale increases. very heavy sea in the u p
per bay. Sandy Hook reports a hurricane there
The cold appears to increase rapidly.
Bets Withdrawn-A Large Amount Re-
naming.
About 100000 were drawn from Morrssey's
pool room on election bets, yesterday, leaving a
half million dollars of bets still there. There is
prabably as much more in other pool rooms in
this city.
Tweed's Papers.
All the papers captured at Vigo with William
NJ. Tweed, after having been examined by United
States District Attorney George Bliss, and others
authorized by the government TO examine them,
Nave been forwarded to Washington, where they
will undergo examination by the Attorney General
and possibly by Secretary Fish also. 1t is beev-
ed that most of the more valuable papers retained
by Tweed for his defence, contained in trunks
Of his, and are now in the hands of Washington
authorities, but for what purpose is not known.
Death.
New YORK December 10. Brevet Col Thorn.
as b. Weir of the eth United States Cavalry. bet
ter known as Gen. Clusters regiment, died sud
denly yesterday morning, at his home in this city,
of congestion of the brain.
Marine News.
The steamer California, hence for GLASGOW, be-
fore reported ashore in Swash channel hoated oil
this morning. without damage and proceeded to
sea. On account of the heavy northwest gale of
the past two days, vessels have arrived via
Long Island sound, and but four by the way of
Sandy Hook.
Congressional RumOr.
The Herald Washington special SAYS that it is
the impression that Congress will adjourn Friday,
the 10th inst, until the second Monday in January
The committees in the meantime will pursue their
abors at the south and the appropriation bills.
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iHarrtfb.

In Wadoboro' 18th ult., Roscoe ID. Wmchcnbach
10 Miss Cora Genthner both of w,
In Bristol, Both ut, Samuel Smith to Miss Eme-
line Z. Erstine both of b. 30th ult Char es Wood
ward TO Miss Mary A. Sproul. 10th OF Il.
In Boothbay, I'd INST, Charles III. Metcaf to Miss
Lila A. giles; III inst, Norman T. Gll,s to Miss
Celia f. Reed.
In wisca set, I'd inst George D. McT.aughlin of
Machas, To Miss Mary McF alden OF Wisca.set
In Bath 9Th inst, James NJ. Fowle to Miss Julia
A. Newcomb, both of Bath.
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THE BROOKLYN THEATRE.
Burial OF the Victims-The Places of
Business Closed.
FINDING OF THE REMAINS OF HARRY
MURDOCH

NLw YORK, December 9. The stores in Brook
iyn are all closed to-day, from one till to six
O'Clock. The funeral cortage will gather at twelve
o'clock, and the great procession will move at one
clock, marching from Prospect park to Sixth
avenue, INTO which it will turn, thence about one
mule to Greenwood Cemetery. The cold is int nse.
There are some one bundrd vehicles beside an
equal number of hearses engaged for carry ing the
dead to the cemetery. These will be hanked by
details from val ious regiments OF the second di-
vision of the military. Services will not he finish
ed before four o'clock
The whole city of Brooklyn is impreg mated with
carbohc acid gas strewn around by order of the
health board.
The search among the ruins of the BROOKLYN
theatre for further remains was abandoned this
morning through fear that the wall on the west
side would fall, by reason of the gale.
Portions OF remains were found this forenoon,
which are supposed to be those of Murdoch.
The work of identifying the bodies of the vic.
Tins of the Brooklyn fire, was continued this
morning. Several bodies were claimed at both
the morgue and the market to-day. One BODY
on which was gold watch, was claimed by no
less than seven persons.
The total number of bodies found M to the
present time is said to be 292, but there is a dis
crepancy between the number given by the police
and the number given by the coroner. Many of
the bodies could not be recognized.
New YORK, December 8. The public funeral
of the unrecognized dead took place this after
uuou' luz were unaDle 10 turn out on
account OF the severity of the weather, but their
places were supplied BY guard of honor, com
posed of volunteers for the occasion.
The procession marched to Greenwood Gene
terry. Here the bodies were consigned to The
earth, large trench being dug for their recep-
ton. The cergymen assigned to the duty of con
Quoting the services made appropriate remarks
upon the suddenness of death and the lesson of
the great calamity. The bitter cold had tenden-
cy to give brevity to the services at the cemetery
and lesson the attendance.
The funeral services Of the Roman Catholic
church were held at the cathedral to day. over the
remains of Nicholas F. Rieley and Hugh F. Dom
ner, two of the victims of the disaster. The altar
was draped in mourning, and a solemn requiem
high mass was ce lebrated by Rev. Father . Hare
and assistant priests.
The funeral services over the remains of the
actors, III. S. Hitchcock, stage name Harry Muir
dock and Claude Burroughs, took place at two
o'clock this afternoon, from the Church of the
TRANSPORTATION. Rev. DIR. Houghton officiated
Thousands of people assembled outside the church
Notwithstanding the bitter cold. The remains
we're conveyed prior to interrment to the Second
street vaults in Brooklyn.
THE SENATE ELECTION COMMIT
TEE HAVE A SESSION
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Tie West Waterville correspondent. of the Lew
iston Journal writes that paper: Detective John
S. Head, ia vh dience to orders from Supt. Tuck
or of the Maine Central railroad company, came
here last Friday to investigate the purloihing Of
goods from the freight depot, and on Saturday
caused the arrest of two young men Tor boys Of
respectable connections, for stealing box of to-
%. The boy first arrested charged compan ion
with secreting mself in the depot being locked
in, and passing out box Of tobacco to him (boy
No. y. At the trial Tuaday, boy No 2, had no
trouble 10 proving his innocence out ofthe mouths
Of several witnesses, while boy No. is put under
$500 bonds.
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was then taken on the acceptance f the majority
report resulting in tie, and in this condition the
whole matter lies upon the tab lie, to be taken up
on the 10Th for further onsjei ahon. The other
counties were all settled by reports of the com
muees. The Council then adjourned to the 10Th
inst.
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OHIO,

New YORK, December g. dispatch is recei ]
ed stating that great fire was raging at Chicago
Junction, Ohio, last night, with every prospect of
the entire business part of the town being de-
stroyed.
CINCINNATI, December 9. The loss BY the
fire at Chicago junction this morning, was $780,
90. Insurance $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-11

The next session OF Kennebec County Lodge
meets with Oak lsni Lode, Gardiner, ThGr.dsy
Dec. l4th, at 10 u 'cot X A. NJ. All the Grand OF
cers have been invited to attend aud il is expect
cd this will be an important session. The item OF
business concerning district lodge constitution is OF
great Importance to all the Lodges and should call
out fall delegst ion from each.
The committee submit the following a. the pro-
gramme for business of this session
lst.-Opening Greeting by County Tempar.
2d-Reports of Subordinate Lodges.
3d-Discussion of the matter of County or Dis
trict Lodges, and the Constitution therefor, as
submitted by the committee to whom was referred
the suggestion made in the reports of the Grand
Officers, at the Belfast session, relative to the
same.
4th-Readng of paper, eled by Mrs. A. G.
Davis, OF the committee, to whom all reading
matter should be addressed
5th-Discussion of any subject of interest TO the
Order, which the Lodge may dictate.
6th-Love Feast-let all he prepared
A large attendance is anticipated
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FIRE In IIARWICH.
A Young Child Perishes in the Flames.

PRovINcETOwN, December 0. The house of
Edward b. Wixon of liarwich was burned yes
terday afternoon. Mrs. Wixon had just left the
house leaving two children in the house aged
and years. The fire was under great Roadway
when first discovered aid all efforts to save the
dwelling proved fruitless. The youngest child
persisted in the flames.
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FAIRFIELD.
Death.

FAIRFIELD, December 8 j. II. Nye, repre-
sentative elect and one of the principal business
men of Fairfield, died at noon to-day of lung fever
after ten DAYS sickness.
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To those democrats in this city, who believe
that Croniu of Oregon could assemble himself
together" and elect a President of the United
States, would give the following wholesome
advice. along with theiipjunction to keep cool {:
Alicn lieben freunde-Ais sic gehen in die sontag-
schulz und Ell n bose gefel k0mmen ind sagen,
"Wolien sic cine glas bier trinkeni" Sprachen
SIC as. uein. Ich bin Elm CUTE manu-. Ich konut
yceeu. Aber ich wolfe NIGHT. Ich gehe jest fort.
Nj hit bier trinken, Es ist genug Ausges piele.
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Ma ny of the teachers of this State have gone
sbroat', the past year to accept more lucrative
Jostio rs. and the State is conscqu, ntly being de-
p!eted OF lis best teaching talent, simply owing
to the doustful policy of paying low wages to
teachers. Among the able teachers who have
left the stale may be mentioned Miss Hallowell
OF Bangor high school; Mr.. Woodbridge, Prin-
cidal of the Ro.kand high school; and Mr.. Pat
ten of PORT md
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ion, at the Catholic church, to-day at the follow
ing hours First mass at 90 A. NJ; high mass
at 300 A. M. vespers and benediction in the
evening at half-past seven. At the latter time
an instruction will be given by one of the visiting
cergymen.
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Magic Of the Mouth.

Odoiiferous SOZODONT renders the mouth
enchanting composed of rare, antiseptic herbs, it
imparts whiteness to the teeth, delicious flower
like aroma to the BREATH and preserves intact
from youth to age, the teeth. lwt&w
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At this season of the year The ladies beg in 10 In
quire what they can get that will make a suitable
Christmas or New Years gift for their gentlemen
friends. If they will visit the furnishing goods
department Of Huntington Mason & Co.'S store,
they will find the goods they wish
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DIR. Cheney Of Lewiston, arrived in New York
from Europe, Friday, and proceeded at once to
Philade lphia, to visit his son Horace r. Cheney.
The condition of the latter is regarded as very
critical. He has had hemorrhage from the lungs
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A Maine Vessel Stranded

PRovINCETowN, d ecember 3. The brig Whit
hker, OF Machias, from Philadelphia for Portland,
Is ashore on Wood End Bar, Cape Cod. She will
have to discharge cargo, when she will probably
be got off " ithout serious damage
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Marine News.

New BEDFORD, December 8. The Hen and
Chickens light ship in Vineyard sound, went
adrft in the gale last night.
The steamer City of Fitchburg went ashore on
the flats at the mouth of the harbor in the gale
of last night, and still remains.
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Partridge Brothers. corner.of Market square,
have just received fresh stock of goods in genu-
inc Russia Leather. comprising wallets card cases.
music cases, pocket books, portmonaies, &C.,
which are most desirable for holiday q ifs
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The horse stolen from the livery stable of Mr.
Charles Sylvester, in this city, on Wednesday
morning, was found hitched to post in Gardiner
1t is said that the thief lives in the town. and
measures will be taken for his arrest
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VI MASSACHUSETTS,.
Murder.

BosToN, December 9. Simeon Smith, South
Weymouth, Mass, was fatally shot last evening.
by some unknown person. No clue whatever 10
the murderer