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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-08
RaIlomell local Mems.

In response to the call for meeting Of our cit
liens to incorporate the "Hallowell Centennial
Burial Ground Association" goodly number Of
members and others interested in the object Of the
meeting, assembled in the Common Council room
on Thursday evening, and after adopting the con
stitution ard bylaws prepared by committee
chosen at q preliminary meeting, proceeded to
perfect the organization by the choice by ballot
of officers as follows President Andrew Masters
Vice esident, j. De Wolf Smith; Secretary, A.
II. Davis; Treasurer, Hiram Fuller; Executive
Committee, Simon Page, William Wilson. w: IL.
Norcross, James Atkins, Jr, ii. Fuller, D. ,.
Snow, Orlando Currier.
The treasurer reported the amount OF funds on
hand, proceeds of concerts and subscriptions,
three hundred and sixty-on dollars and twelve
cents. The amount should Immediately be in
led to at least five hundred dollars, it must
reach that figure before the annual income will be
available for forwarding the object contemplated
by the constitution. A subscription OF one dollar
or more will constitute any one member OF the
corporation. All our citizens will wish to become
connected with this worthy enterprise, and 1t Is
confidently expected that many who formerly re-
sided here, and who have relations buried in our
cemetary, will contribute literally to place the So
ciety at once in financial position that will ans
wer the desired results.
The next regular public meeting of the Hallow-
ell reform club will be held in City Hall on Mon
day evening next, at the usual hour. good
meeting may be expected, to be addressed by
members of our own and neighboring clubs.
man near steamboat landing fell into the river
on Friday morning while collecting drift wood,
and came near drifting to the bottom himself.
Help was at hand to rescue him from peril.
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China Locals.

China Locals.
On Tuesday of last week, young man found
on the shore of China lake, near the town house,
pair of mems pants, vest and three shirts, all
of good material. The shirts were in about such
position as they would naturally lie when taken
from person going in bathing, and the pants lay
in cleft of rock. One pocket Ct the vest was
little burned, and a little tobacco was in 1t, In
dicating that the wcarer was smoker How tue
clothes came there, and what circumstances are
connected with them, is mystery NO one can
determine whether it is case Of foul play, sui
eide or theft There is no one missing from this
vicinity.
Saturday was good day for cutting. son of
Geo E. Farnsworth living in the village, received
a severe cut on the hand. from axe in the hands
of playmate, as the two were splitting wood SIDE
by side. The axe happened to be quite dull, and
that saved the loss Of the hand. About the sane
time a young man, next neighbor, cut himself
with an axe, while chopping wood; and pretty
soon man from the country came in with his boot
to mend, having cut cash in 1t about three
inches long, without materially injuring his foot.
We were treated to q smart shock of earthquake
on Friday morning, about eight O'Clock. The
course was from southwest to northeast.
Mr. John r. Roberts and wife take charge Of
the town farm for the ensuing year Another
John Roberts and wife take charge Of the Albion
town farm,
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STATE NEWS.

Maple orchardists are having good run Of sap.
Asa Warren, man employed saving shingles
in mill at East PIttston, sawed of two fingers
of his right hand on Friday last
The cut of ice on the Saco has closed, and
abont AZ, 900 tons have been gathered. The ice is
excellent in quantity, clear and handsome, and of
good thickness. Only two firms have their houses
where it can be easily shipped in all about $500 /;
the rest Of the ice is above the falls and will have
to be carted to tide water.
A young man in Bangor, when pelted with
snow balls, responded with pistol shots.
The ice in the Sebasticook has broken up and
passed into the Kennebec at Winslow. The Ken
nebec river is clear of ice below the falls in Fair
field, but has not broken up above the Fairfield
Twenty -four or five young men at Bowdoin COL
ege are now drilling under the charge of Captain
Caziard.
AT the annual town election held in Farming
dale, on Monday March 10th, the following ofa-
GERS were chosen
Moderator-A. c. Stilphen.
Clerk-Geo. Z. Warren.
S. Is. McCausland, Geo. Wheeler, b. +. Sanford.
Collector and Treasurer-John Baker.
Auditor-A.C. Stilphen.
The Skowhegan Reform Club have gone down
to Bingham and organized club there, securing
"a names on the iron-clad and 1919 on the general
pledge.
1t is stated that the farmers of Fort Fairfield
have pledged themselves not to plant potatoes for
the starch factory, unless they can be guaranteed
at least twenty-five cents per bushel.
Samuel Smith of Molunkus, reports that two OF
three hunters killed ten deer within few miles OF
his camp, last Friday and Saturday. He camps 4
miles east Of the Webster farm at Molunkus.
The Chronicle says that the small pox in Car.
hage and vicinity still continues to spread Since
the six deaths in the Libby family, there have oc-
Cured six other deaths in the vicinity, and there
are numbers of others that are very sick at the
present time.
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EUROPE.
France.

france.
London, April I. The Paris correspondent of
the Times says it is thought the site Of the uniyer
sal exhibition of 1878 will be on the Champs de
Mars. The undertaking will probably be carried
out by private company, the interest Of which
will be guaranteed by the State, so that it will not
be necessary to ssk any credit at all from the
chambers
England.
London, April Z. In the House of Commons this
evening, Mr.. Bourke, under-Secretary of the
Foreign Department in reply to Mr.. Jenkins
question about the Ottawa despatch, reporting
that Mckenzie had complained in the Canadian
House of Commons of the U. S. regarding the
treaty of Washington. 1t was true there was
some differences of opinion between the govern
ments of Great Britain and the United States
about the treaty of Washington, and negotiations
were pending relative to the fisheries commission.
He thought that it was hardly the way to speak
of friendly foreign government to say that it
interposes difficulties. Doubtless delays occurred,
but the negotiations are proceeding.
Committed for Trial.
The examination at the Bow street police court
into the cases of several men charged with muir
der and mutny on ship Lennie, was concluded
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Warrant.

DY virtue Of authority vested in me as clerk Ct
II the Village School District OF the city of Au-
gusta, hereby notify and warn the legal lnhabI-
tants Of said District, qualified by law TO vote in
city affairs to meet al the High School room in
said district, on Saturday, the 18Th day of April,
1876 at O'Clock z. NJ, TO act on the following ar
ticles, viz :
Article |. To choose II Moderator.
Article ?. To choose a Clerk.
Article g. To choose two Dire ,tors.
Article 1. 10 hear he report of the Dire ctors of
last year, and act upon such recommendations as
may be contained therein.
Article 5. To see what action the District will
take under the Free High School act
Article d. To see what action the District will
take In reg ard to furnishing Free Text Books.
Article I. To raise money for repairs, schools,
discounts Attachments and comm ons, and de.
termine how the same shs be collected Also TO
see what course the District will take to raise mon
ey to pay debts falling due during the current year.
Article 8. 70 see what discounts, If any, the
District i'll make on taxes paid within specified
time.
To transr ct any other business that may proper.
" come before the meeting.
J.F. PIERCE,
Clerk Village School District.
true copy. Attest j. Y. PIERCE.
Augusta April I, 1876. epIStlw
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WASHINGTON.
The ExiraditiOn Treaty.

New York, April :. Notwithstanding the seem
ing indispostion of Great Britain to surrender the
forger Wilson under the extradtion treaty, the
State department has made formal demand for
the extradition of Gray, the New York forgcr.
The British government will undoubtedly make
the same answer respecting the application.
Process Served upon Beihnap.
Sergeant alarms French of the senate, last
evening served process upon Bclknap. ordering
him to appear before the senate for trial on the
impeachment articles. Belknap promised to re-
spOnd at the time designated and said he was on
the defensive, but had no fears Of ultimate vndi-
cation.
Hailet kilbOurn's Meals.
Washington, April 7. The sergeant-at arms of
the house sent a note 10 the warden of the I. 5.
jail saying "You will furnish meals to Hallct
Kbourn, now confined by order of the house of
representatives, in the common jail, which you
are the warden, at a cost not to exceed one dollar
per day, and charge the same to the house of rep
resentalives of the United States"
More Corruption.
The civil service commission, investigating the
charges against Peniman, had several witnesses
before them to-day. More corruption.
b. +. Cowart testified that lsadore Bluementhal,
collector at Ceder Keys, Fla, told HIM that he
paid eniman $500 blood money for appointment
as collector
Messrs. Kendig and Pond testified to being
present when the above conversation took place,
and confirmed the statement of Cowart.
Postal Matters.
The committee on expenditures in the post office
department to-day, examined A. d: Norton, who
testified that he was appointed clerk to the dis
bursting clerk of the post-ofice department. at a
salary Of 1920 per year, but by order of Post
master Genel al Jewell, passed last December, he
had been paid $50 der month out of the special
appropriation for repairing the department build
ing and extending its basement
L.. IN one witness
direct violation of law.
Railroad Matters.
The House Judiciary Committee to-day took
up the report of Messrs. Knott and Lawrence, its
b.commttee, on the relations of the Pacific
railroads to the government, and the question OF
securing indemnity for the payment of subsidy
bonds and interest advances. After some discus
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Presentation.
At the regular meeting Of the Tempest Engine
Company in Richmond, ON Wednesday evening
last, Mr.. Daniel Clarke, Chief Engineer OF the
Richmond Fire Department, being present by
special invitation, was pleasantly surprised by
Capt. Gardiner in behalf Of the company. by oelng
made the REGIMENT of his official accoutrements OF
office in the shape of one of Millers best SO cone
fire hats and splendid belt boh arproprntely
marked and beautifully adorned. 10 presenting
the the E Iabors of Mr. Clarke in the interests of the
especially on the occasion n. Of the ~q baSe
last fall and the company were grained 70 nave ah
stantial sort of way to their appreciation of his
efforts. The chief was completely surprised, and
could only say that it contingency for which
he had provided no machinery to meet, and could
only return his sincere thanks. Clarke is lucky
fellow; he had just been presented with nice
silver badge by George B. Randlette, his prede-
cessor in office. We give card from Mr. Clarke
in another column.
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Blasted Hopes.

A society of Adventsts are holding meeting
in expectation that the second coming of tn
Lord will be witnessed to night.
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NEW YORK..

Political.
New York, April I. The Delaware republican
convention meets at Dover May 18th.
Doubleday's shirt factory at Brooklyn, was
burned this morning; loss, $4,000.
Personal.
A Washington despatch to the sun says that
Bristow has gone to kentucky, and it is doubtful
if he returns to Washington.
Belknap and Gustav.
1t is said that the late Secretary Of War is very
indignant at the testimony of Gen. Custsr, aud
atiirms if he had opportunity he could prove the
incorrectness of many of the troopers stories,
by the testimony of numerous officers of the army
of the highest veracity. Cusar testified like one
spurred by grievance.
Tolls.
The managers of the New York Produce Ex-
change to-day, appointed committee of five to
go to Albany and protest against imposing on
canals any tolls beyond supporting point
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Chicago Produce Market.

CnlC8XOs April Z, 1876
Flour-extra spring OOa8 rs.
Wheat-No. spring spot 99ha; April a;
May l04xa-: June l05ka-.
Corn-No. ,. miVea, SPOT 46k3-: April 46ka;
May -4S'ta June AK.
Oats-No. ., 32-a- spot; April 8! M ay 33xa-
June 33t.
Rye-No. ., 64Ha66.
Barlev-No.2 spring 5!-a- spot 5s-a- May;
April 60 "a.
Dressed Hogs 65a9 Is.
Pcrk-22 Z APP 10 spot; p S5-April; y So
- May June q So.
Lard - IL 50-a 50 - spot: ID MA April
May 10 65a62h; June l3s2ha-.
Bulk Meats shoulders SKA; short rib mid
Pa short clear mid l2Aa-.
Hams Is hs average a..
WhsSey--l07
Freghts-Corn to Buffalo. d.: wheat do -
a..
10000 oats 1000 rye: J 0)O barley.
Shipmcnts-- 8 500 hour: a. 0OC wheat le. 900
corn: 10 0N0 oats: - 5000 barley: 400 rye II
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-08

Almost daily some discovery is announced,
which is astonishngly alike for its simplicity and
its great value Such is the invention by which
The Forest Tar Co. are enabled to utilize pure tar
as medicine. Its great healing power has long
been recognized, but not much used heretofore.
because Of the inconvenience of handling tar in
its crude state. Under the name of Forest Tar it
is put up in various forms suitable for taking in
ternally and convenient for outward application.
Ask your Druggist for these preparations or write
to the Forest Tar Co., Portland, Me-, for nforma-
ton apl5-t&wlw.
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Sensible Advice.

You are asked every day through the columns
thing for Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint that you
know nothing about you get discouraged SPEND
ing money with but little success. Now, to give
you satisfactory proof that GREENS AUGUST
FLOWER will cure you of Dyspepsia and Liver
Complaint with all its effects, such as Sour Stom-
ach, Sick Headache, Habitual Costiveness, Palpi-
tation of the Heart, Heartburn, Waterbrash, COM
ing up of food after eating, low spirits, ETC., we
ask you to go to your druggist and get q sample
bottle Of GREENS AUGUST FLOWER for 10 cents
and try it, or q regular size for IS cents. Two
doses will relieve you. nov25-fTT&S&w
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VILEt;RAMSIN GENERAL.

west.
Steamships Nellie Martin, from Rio Janeiro,
and Rotterdam, from Rotterdam, have arrived at
New York.
The order relieving Major Merrill from duty in
connection with the International exhibition of
1876, is revoked
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Attention is called to the annual statement of
the old Continental Fire Insurance Co. of New
York, of which our friend, NJ. W. Farr Esq. is
the duly authorized agent in this city. This Co.
does business under the New York Safety Fund
Law" by which its policies are justly styled "iron-
clad" and insurance under them rendered doubly
sure. The popularity Of this feature is proved by
the largely increasing business of the Company
during the past two wears.
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A religious meeting commenced at the school
house in Dist. No. 9, this city, last Saturday, un-
der the charge of Mrs. Sarah w. Goddard OF as
salboro' and Miss Peace Jones Of China. and a
powerful meeting it has been, thus far.
Already there have been twelve conversions and
many more are coming. 1t is expected that the
meetings will continue several days longer. Many
are inquring what they shall do to be saved. The
meeting to-day will be held at the North Parish
ate p NJ, and I !; and tomorrow at half past 10
a. NJ, and y. NJ, and :. A general invitation
is extended to all.
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The revival of religion at Haseltines Corner in
Sangerville, is extending. Fourteen have beer
converted thus far.
Rev. Mr.. Hulse, of the Free Baptist church il
Pennington, preached his farewell sermon las
Sabbath.
According to the Adventist computations the
correct time of the Lords Passover this year falls
| the 18th day Of the month, Nissan, corresponding
| with our April 9TH, at about 1.30 O'Clock +. M
The portion of the Adventist who fixed the time
for the coming of Christ at the last Passover were
strong in their faith that this is the time appointed
The Lord is displaying his power to save, al
North Fayette. Members of the Praying Band at
Kent's Hi, spent few weeks laboring with the
| pas tor of the NJ. L. church Several have been
converted; the church has been aroused to new
activity. The pastor of the Baptist church with
his people took much interest in the meetings, and
a most delightful spirit ofchristian unity prevailed
| in all.
During the revival meetings at the Methods,
| church in Fairfield over one hundred have gone
forward for prayers, and fifty have been admitted
| to the church on probation.
The Congress Square Universalist society OF
Portland has recently adopted vesper services upon
| Sunday evenings, which call out good congrega-
| tons. The pastor, Rev. w. Z. Gibbs, Is very
| fine eytemporaneous speaker
The Lewiston Pine street Congregations Socie-
ty are making effort to pay otfthe remainder OF
| their church edifce debt and other liabilities
amounting to about SO 500. A. D. Lockwood, Esq.
generously offers to give 81, 900 towards this OBJ
ject, provided half Of the debt be paid at once.
| When the Pine Street church in Portland is
completed it will cost but $4,000, including the
furniture, organ and all. The money for the pay
| ment of the church has all been raised except
| about $4,000, which will be procured in few days
| and the church will be dedicated free of debt. 1t
Is expected that there Will De Two services on the
day OF dedcstion; bishop MeItil VIII preach N
the AFTERNOON ana II Is cNpeclee lhat D'shop onnp
son VIII preach 'he ueoica'ois seriion III 'n' we
49,. oa,; =,
Mr.. bichlotd OF bangor mas neeh PIcacnlnS !"
the oopsrgationai mouse ~ mon is" we. ,'a.
ior cf The chnrch. The vonno neople's meeting
IL held weekly and ia we'll attended.
sors,o, gentlemen of Skowbeyan have formed
,bemselves into a nraving hand and have beer
holding meetings in Arson for the past week.
The RIGHT Rev Rishon Neelv will visit ST. Paul,
| church in Rrunswick. on Thursday April 18th
and w;,l nreach in the church at 7l.2 PM.
..o,oa ,,oo.;,,,
:, "anaar a. ,hs 11nnn chnrch The Universal
;s,s hold Their weekiy soc:ables vet
'''. ~ C--'-.:.; y,
Aopot Image Oongfegalionai cnurcn ~ enJo "
ing consoeraoie revival interest; oesela.
gers IeGial"su anu nLnuv. y. h, ~ no.
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SkOWHEGAN.
Death.

Skowhegan, April I. Col. Ebcn IL. Neil,
highly respected citizen of this town, died this
morning, aged about So He hsd been in trade
here since 1920, until within few years. Ho had
been Free Mason 50 years. lie will be buried
with Masonic honors, Sunday.
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SOUTH CAROLINA.
Crooked Whiskey.

Charleston, April 7. The 33 illicit dstillers re-
Gently captured near Greenville have arrived here
and will be tried before the U. S. circuit court.
Besides these, there are over 100 more to be tried
in August, by order Of the President.
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Supreme judicial Court, Libbey j., Pre-
siding.

FRIDAY, April tn.
Clarissa B. Abbott 4 ais. appellants from de
cree of Judge Of Probate, vs.. Lauretta Clark.
To-day, Reuben Abbott, son Of the testator,
DR.. Small, the family physician who attended de-
ceased in his last sickness and two three other
witnesses, were examined ON the part of those
contestng the will 1t looks now as if the testi-
mony on that side would require the rest of the
week and perhaps run into the next
The jurors not sitting in this case were excused
till Monday.
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w. S. Badger, Esq, has sold the large two story
double house standing on his lot, corner of Win
throp and Winter streets. The present owners
will remove it to a fine lot, corner Of Chestnut and
Lincoln Streets where they will fit it up in good
shape for two families, the tenements being en-
trey separate and every way desirable. The
location is good one, being in one Of the best
neighborhoods in the city.
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New revelations are daily being made in regard
TO the conduct of Page, the Chelsea wiie-murder-
er. The women who live in the neighborhood
now tell the details of his abuse and cruel conduct
towards his wife, which has been going on for two
or three years. For some reason undoubtedly
through fear of Page, or for the sake of peace IN
the neighborhood-they have kept these things
secret, when it would have been for the interest
of the unfortunate family and the community had
they been revealed. The poor victim must have
endured hardsnips and abuses known only to her
self and to God, into whose more immediate pres
ence che has now entered
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WYOMING: TERRITORY.
Indian Matters.

Cheyenne. April S. The campaign Of General
Crook against the Indians was without the results
that should have occurred. because Gen. Rey-
nolds failed to retain the 1000 ponies captured,
they were re-captured from him a day or two
afterwards) and also disobedence of orders in not
securing the beef and meat which was in the In
dian camp.
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The Colored National Convention.

Nashville, April I. An immense audience at
tended the session of the coored national conven-
ton to day. Resolutions were adopted endorsing
and reatiiIming devotion and sdherance to the ma
tional republican party and its principles, but
stating that nevertheless there just reasons for
against those members of that party
who have proved recreant to their trusts, return
ing thanks to the friends of freedom, disfavorng
any desire to cherish i'll feeling towards the ex-
slave holders of the south.
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LOCAL AND BUSINESS NOTICES.
A CARD.

The undersigned desiie to express his sincere
thanks to the members leach and alb Of the Tenn
pest Engine Company No. l, of Richmond, for
the beautiful, valuable and useful presents re-
ceved from them on Wednesday evening last, OF
q 80 cone fire hat and highly adorned belt.
Also to George b. Randlette, ex-chief, for an
elegant silver badge OF office.
DANIEL CLARKE,
Chief Engineer Richmond Fire Dept.
April Z. 1876,
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I3tfn.

In this city. 9th inst, Charles f. Lane, aged 81
years. son OF Barbar Lane.
In Dexter, 9Th inst, Mrs. Abigail kilgore, aged
100 years, months, 20 days. The last Rev oluton-
airy widow in Eastern Name; l.th inst, Of dipthe'
ria, Arthur B., youngest child of Rev: A. +. and 5.
II. Andrews, aged years and 9months.
In So. Sangcryillc. LIST inst. Mrs. ANA, wife OF
Cyrus Bailey, aged 75 years. Has been ,sident
OF that place so years or more.l
In Bethel 20 ut, Eli Cush man, aged IS years.