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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-03-17
STATE OF MAINE.

OXFORD SS.-Board of County Commissioners,
Sept. Session, 1873; held by adjournment Feb. sth
1876.
Upon the foregoing petition, satisfactory evidence
having been received that the petitioners are re
spoDslble and that inquiry into The merits OF their
application is expedlent, it Is Ordered, that the
County Commissioners meet at the dwelling house
of James Brown in Grafton, on Tuesday, the 18th
day OF June Xt, at ten of the clock, A. NJ, and
thence proceed to view the route mentioned in said
petition Immediately after which view, a hearing
OF the parties and witnesses will be had at some
convenient place in the vicinity, and such other
measures taken in the premises as the Commission
ers shall judge proper. And it is further Ordered,
that notice OF the time, place and purpose OF the
Commissioners meeting aforesaid be given to all
persons and corporations interested, BY causing
attesed copies of said petition and of this ORDER
thereon, to be served upon the clerk OF the town OF
Grafton, and also posted up in three pubic places
in said town, and published six weeks successlveiy
in the kennebec Journal, a newspaper printed a.
Augusta, in the county of kenneeec, oy tne print
ers to the State, and also published three weeks
successfully in the oxford Democrat, a newspaper
printed at Paris in said county OF oxiord, the last
of said publications. and each OF the other notices.
to he made served and posted, al ieast thirty Gays
before said time meeting to the end tnat all per-
sons and corporations may then and there appear
and shew cause if any they have why the prayer
of said petitioners should not be granted.
Attest JAMES s. WRIGHT, Clerk.
true copy OF said petition and order Of court
Attest JAMES 8. WRIGHT, Clerk.
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The Augusta Fire ent-Rt port 81
the (htrf Engimeer.

Mr.. Henry T. Morse, the Chief Engineer Of the
Augusta Fire Department, will present in hi. an
nual report matters of interest to every citizen.
The fire apparatus al the present time consists
of one steam fire engine ia peTlec. order; two
hand engines in fret rate condition; three hand
hose carriages in good condition, with SOD feet Of
hose on each carriage; and one oil hand carriage,
out of repair, with 900 feet OF hose on The reel,
THIS carriage being worthless one hook and lad
der carriage, very much out oil repair; six ladders
in good condition; one two horse wagon used for
supply ing the steamer with coal, and carry ing
home wet hose after fire; one dump cart used
on highway. There are $500 feet of leather h s.,
500 feet Of linen hose, 200 feet of rubber lined
linen hose
The force consists Of SO men--one Chief En-
gincer and two assistants; one steam fire engine
company of is men, including engineer and driv
er; two hand engine companies of 81 men each,
including stewards. The department has two
horses.
The whole number of fires for the municipal
year was fifteen. Amount of loss, ST. ,355; in
surance, $3.50. Among these losses was that
of the steam mill of the kennebec l.. & L. Co.,
loss $50, 900, with only $4,000 insurance. A
painful accident occurred at the burning of the
steam mill, by which two firemen were quite badly
injured.
The Chief again calls the attention Of the city
government to the great need of suitable buildings
for the machines and apparatus, and other pur-
poses. The engine house on Bridge street is pro-
nounced by competent authority as altogether un-
safe, and should be abandoned, and new house
erected in another locality. He recommends the
sale Of both hand engines, and the purchase OF
another steamer to be kept at the Atlantic engine
house, east side of the river Also that hook
and ladder truck be placed in the Pacific eng inc
house, and the number of men be reduced to 40,
all told, instead of 49, as now We shall then
have better fire department with less expense.
1t will cost about 49, 400 to make the change, in
cred here, will cost about $1,000; hook and lad
der truck, with good supply of ladders, will cost
about 5000.
The reservoirs are in good condition, with the
exception Of the one on Spring street, which is
worthless.
The appropriations and expenditures OF the de-
partment are follows:
Amount appropriated for the depart
ment, StoVo.oo
partment, for labor, 1926
street. 4230O
Received for labor on Ken, brds', 4125
81, $3.50
Total expenlitures of the department, 43S3.37
Baauce, S52l3
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grange of the Patrons of Husbanlty was
organized in Piston, March 81, with the follow
ing officers Master, L. IL. Lapham Oyerseer, J.
NJ Carpenter; Lecturer, A. V. Goodwin; Stew
ard, s. r. Lapham; Asst Steward, John Ripley;
Chaplain, +. A. Lapham; Treasurer &. w.
Douglass; Secretary, James +. Jewett; Gate
Keeper, Isaac Bickford; Ceres, Mrs. Mary Scott;
Pomona, Mrs. John Ripley; Flora, Mrs. Roger
Lapham; Lady Asst Steward Miss Bradstreet.
One was organized in Chelsea, on the 4h, with
the following officers Master, Vim. T. Scarls;
Oversee, n. Douglas Lecturer, s. Barker;
Steward, A. +. Gardner; Asst Steward, Frank
E. Cobb; Chaplain, Stephen Cobb; Treasurer,
w. W. Hankerson; Secretary, F. 7. Barker; Gate
Keeper, G. w. Scarles; Ceres, Mrs. Lizzie Cobb,
Pomona, Mrs Della Barker; Flora, Mrs. Il. S.
Campbell; Lady Asst Steward, Mrs. j. G. Mo-
rang.
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In the Kennebec journal CT Feb. 10th, appeared
an abstract of paper read by me before the Maine
Dental Society at Brunswick, Me-, Feb 18th, 1876.
| have just received o. copy tf the Piesque Isle
Sunrise containing article to which my atten-
ton is called. | suppose the article in question
was intended as a criticism of the abstract which
was published in the journal. But the whole in
tent and scope Of my paper has been so misunder-
stood and misrepresented by the would be critic,
that feel compelled in justice TO myself, and
realizing as DO the importance OF correct un-
Outstanding of the things therein treated to reply
not particularly to the author OF said CRITICISM for
the air of mock-seriousness and sarcasm which
pervades his article, evinces an ndsposition to Sc
riousy and honestly consider the deep. things, OF
either science or religion. No man who is dis
posed TO honestly consider critcise the writings
of another, will quote an unconnected sentence,
the true meaning of which is either perverted or
made obscure by solating it from what precedes
and follows. This is precisely what my critic has
done in his first quotation from nv paper
"a few philosophic minds, differentiated from
the mass, arose above the common level to catch
glimpses of the infinite scope of life, the vast
breadth and depth and magnitude of being"
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The Emma Mine Difficulty.

n0unced at the stock exchange 10 uay. Inc ma
bilites have not transpired The market is Hat
and little is doing
The Emma Mine Difficulty.
The Hour, referring to Professor Sillman neg
atoiy letters, says; ave have made inquiry at the
Emma mine office concerning this matter, and
though Professor Sillman is correct in saying the
records of the Emma Mine directors from Mach
to May, 1872, make no allusiou to THO receipt of
any such telegram, he is wrong in stating that no
such telegram ever sent, for the.orignal tele-
gram is in the Emma mine Office, with the Emma
mine companv's stamp showing its receipt at that
office, April 9TH, 1872, and the cable company s
stamp showing its receipt at Telegraph street, on
the 9TH Of April, 1872 The following is a copy
To the Emma Mine, London:
Very great Improvements since last report. On
the 9th floor drifed 100 feet, and on the 10th floor
10 feet, and at bottom (of) Wine, 20 feet below
old workings, Grifted 40 feet alone. Sample es-
SAYS 2S lead, s. 900 silver. Deserves discovered
siuce last report over 5000. Everything connected
with the mine is highly satisfactory. Mailed sup
Elementary report. Canon road still bad. shall
forward 1000 tons first class ore forthwith. Have
6j tons bullion, worth $4,000. Propose selling.
Arranged all other matters here. VIII report iu-
ly on return.
(~igneN WIN. SILLIMAN.
Moreover there is letter from Prof. Silman
confirming the subject Of il and letters from llus-
sey referring to 1t,
The Great Ertain's Crew.
Liverpool, March l6. The British ship Greta
from San Francisco November 18th, arrived to-
day. She brings a portion of the crew Of the
British ship Great Britain, from Doboy, Jan. -,
abandoned Eleven of the crew were drowned,
and four died from exposure.
Foundered at Sea.
The ship Emmerdes from Beaufort y. c.,
bound to (ireenock foundered at sea. The cap
tain, mate and seven OF the crew were lost.
Germany.
London, March Il. A Berlin despatch to the
Daily News reports that the lower parts of the
city are flooded, and many acres are submerged in
the suburbs.
Austria.
telegram from Vienna to the News, asserts
that the Russian and Austrian agents at Belgrade
have again cautioned the government, and Servia
has sent special envoy TO Constantinople to OBJ
tain concessions.
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KENNEBEC COUNTY-In Probate Court at Au-
0usta on the second Monday of February, 1876.
1 CERTAIN INSTRUMENT, purporting to be
N the last will and testament of Hannah +. Kim.
ball, late of Mt Vernon, in said county deceased,
having been presented for probate:
ORDERED, That notice thereof be given three
weeks successfully, prior to the fourth Monday Of
March next, in the Kennebec Journal,
newspaper printed in Augusta, that all persons
interested, may attend at Court of Probate then
to be holden at Augusta, and show cause, II any
why the said instrument should not be proved, ap.
proved and allowed, as the last will and testament
OF the said deceased.
~A''e''' 8wl3s
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Supreme judicial Court, DanfoIth j.. Pre-

J. l.. WILLIAMS.
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Municipal Court.

Michael Burns was before the court, yesterday,
charged with felonous assault on Harry r.
Hopkins. lie plead not guilty, and. waving ex-
animation was ordered to recognize with sureties
in the sum of 5000 for his appearance at the Au-
gust term of the Supreme Judicial court. Refused
TO recognize, and committed.
IIuldah A. Alec was arraigned on a charge of
procuring an abortion, to which she plead not
guilty. After full examination there was adj
Judged probable cause to oh arge the accused and
she was by the court ordered to recognize with
surctes in the sum of $1,000 Tor her appearance at
the Supreme Judicial court NEXT to be holden at
Augusta, on the first Tuesday q August. Sure
ties were furnished.
. Acts of kimdncss 20 an UAf,rtunat Fam
lily.
The house of Mr.. Geo. Gerald Of Nassalbor o.,
was destroyed by fire on Sunday morning the 21ult,
leaving himself and family entirely destitute of
household goods, clothing and provisions. Mrs.
Ann Collins and Mr.. Geo. Gates Of East Vassalboro,
started out early on that morring Letting aid for
the sufferers. They called on the people of that
village and vicinity and ere the ruins had ceased
smoking, they collected an hcaping plns load
of clothing and bedains for the unfortnnatcs, and
some money. Soon after, Mr.. John r. Webber,
called upon the people in the vicinity of Stewards
Mills and Cross Hill, in behalf of this family and
during the period of one day and half, succeed
cd in collecting provisions, clothing hay and grain
amounting to the value of S75. And Mr.. Weber
saws that these people contribute so promptly,
cheerfully, generously, that this public mention of
their benevolence is due. Mr.. Weber begs all
these people to accept the sincere and heartfelt
thanks of Mr.. G. and family and of himself.
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WARREN LOCALS.
High scnool-Eeform Again-Capt. Hem
GcrsOn.

The friends of high school are not discourage
ed, as the school will be sustained by other means.
The town cannot afford to lose it. and many of
those voting against it know it also, and conse-
qucntly they are willing to pay literally Ihey
deny the right TO tax the ople for the support OF
higher education simply because 1t seems unequal.
We would ike to ask if taxation is ,er made sat
isiactorv to all concerned! Do not those who live
near think too much valuation IS put upon their
property: and those far away cry the same thing
DENYING the right to tax for schools denys the
riaht to tax for nine tenths of all the objects in
cur form of government. Everything that BRINGS
or begets wealth in community, Is of value to
that community, be 1t school property, or man.
Everything that begets evil Is a detrment, while
everything that improves the condition of the peo-
pie physically, mentally, or morally, is a source
of prosperity. What more so than public school
of good character and high standing
MIR. Tantor Of Auburn, with reformer from
Rockland, came again on Monday The former
reports a great and good work at Camden. The
weather very uniavorable for the meeting,
and though the hall was only partially filed yet
it was one of the best meetings held here. Both
did some good talking and work. goodly mum
Der signed both pledges. A Club, composed of
men of various stages of ntemperance, was
formed, numbering ffty-four. Mr.. Fred Watts,
Supt. of the WOODEN mill was chosen President;
r. {. Clark, Eden Peabody, Leandet Robinson,
Vice Presidents; w. III. lloyey, Secretary; Au-
Lu5tUs IaSluidu, 1TCHSuicI. y l-aulCo AIu tco-
cety is to be formed on Saturday. Meetings are
proposed for the Club on Sunday afternoons at
o o'clock. We think the outlook for both, good
one. We hope much from them.
Capt Henderson, of this place. sailed from Bath
few weeks since, with cargo of ice, for W il
nington, S. c. While off Fire Island, his vessel
was struck by gale, and be lost his balance while
standing on the house, and went overheard. No
assistance could be rendered. lie was good cit
zen, and leaves family. He was about fifty five
wears of age W.
Marren. Nc. March lG, 1876.
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Total expenditures of the department, 4,3>
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NEW i.AM PSiilkE.
l{rihprY at Election.

Newburyport, March Is, The town of South
Hampton, n. H., is in state of great excitement
the alleged bribery ofa prominent democrat
to steal democratic votes from the ballot box. 1t
is stated that $3.50 the price paid and that let
tiers from prominent republican managers relating
to the affair have been unearthed and will be pub
lsl,e1
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Notice =

CITY CLERKS OFFICE, Augusta,
Me, March 18th, 1876.
The republicans elect of the new City Council are
requested to meet in caucus at the room of the
common council, Saturday, March 18th, at O'Clock
in the afternoon, for the purpose OF nominating
candidates to be supported for the various city
oil ;es for the cuIreat municipal year.
Per request of repub licans elect o! the new city
counct.
marl,- 1t R.W. BLACK, City Clelk.
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KOCkLAND.
Rejoicing.

Rockland, March IS. The republicans OF this
city fred a national salute Of thirtyseven guns
this evening, in honor of victories IN New Iamp
shire. Some of the bells were rung and other
demonstrations Of rejoicing made.
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COrOner's Verdict.

Portsmouth, Mach l6. The corouers jury, in
the case CT the death Of VIM. Canty, came in this
afternoon with verdict of manslaughter, by
blow from billy in the hands of Andrew j. Smith,
a supernumeraly police officer. The fatal blow
caused fracture on the right of the head near
the ear.
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NEW BRUNSWICK.
Contract Awarded.

St. John, March l6. The contract for building
the Grand Southern Railroad from st. John to
Calais, has been awarded to Henry Blanchard and
associates of Boston. Operations will commence
in May to be completed by July, 1878.
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ILLINOIS.
The " hiskey Frauds.

Chicago, March Is. IIoyt and Bridges, who
are under indictment for whiskey frauds, have
gone to Canada. 1t is not known, however, that
they attempt in this way TO escape trial.
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BANGOR.
.subLant.

Bangor, Mach Il. The republicans, in homer
Of their victory ia New Hampshire aud OF success
in this and other cities of the State at municipal
elections, have a mammoth campaign banner fly
ing and are exultant.
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FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL.
Cincinnati Produce Market.

Cincinnati, March l6. 1916.
PORK-f23 0l923 60.
LARp-steAm IL Goals l2A kettle, 9l3Aali,
BULK MEAIS-shouldera 50 g; clear rio sides
Il d clear sides -a24.
BACON-shoulders % d clear rib sidea 10
a clear sides lG3. g..
WHISKEY--- d,
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At the election on Monday last in Mt. Vernon,
there were present two veterans of the war OF
lSl2-Mr Nathaniel Kent, aged SO, and Nh. ANA
sa Porter, aged Sc, both anxious to vote the re-
publican ticket as they twenty years ago
They both bid fair to live to james G.. Blaine
President of the United States.
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NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
TO nh
Daily 8eaasbee doa;aal.
NORRIDGEWOCK.

Fire.
Skowhegan, March lG. The house and eli
owned ana occupied by Charles Bigelow, Nor
ridgewock, was burned yesterday afternoon, with
their contents Loss unknown; insured 500.
Cause unknown; the family were absent at The
time.
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Weather Probabilities for To-day.

For the Middle apd New England States,
rain and snow brisk to high easterly to southcrly
winds, falling barometer and rising temperature.
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AT tie Axtel school house in Belgrade, seven
rose for prayers on Tuesday evening and six on
Wednesday evening. The partition in the school
house has been taken down, and still there is not
room enough for the people who gather from all
the repion around.
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Ihave founded my business on the belief that the
public are an Nious to get their seed directly Jrcm
he Qrocer, and therefore offer FREE to every man
and woman in the United States who cutivates
farm tls vegetable garden, or plants a Newer
garden, my large, Illustrated Catalogue OF Nege
table aud Flower Seeds for 1876 it contains, IN al
dition to the choicest kinds produced IN Europe;
one hundred and my rarfeties Of regefaote Ssea
9rOieR 09 nay Jour seed farms. customers VI ias'
year need not write for II. As the original INTRO
Queer of the Hubbard, Marbehead ana B9tmah
Sqaashes, Phinuey's Melon, the Marbiehead Cao
bages and score OF other new vegetables, solicit
your patronage. All seed sold under three war
rants. A hundred thousand catalogues nave oeeh
issued and sent out since the first OF January.
JAMES j. II. GREGORY, Marblehead, Mass.
mario eod&w4w
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EASTPOItT.
Failure.


Passport, March lG. William Campbell K Co.,
retail dealers in dry goods have failed.
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Dten.

In Bangor, 18th inst, Catherine Seals, wife Of j
P. Hard " aged 80 years.
In Medford LIST inst, Eliza B. Page, wife Of John
Page, aged 20 years; 18th inst. khoIa Hopkins
relict OF the late g. c. Hopkins, aged 20 years.
In Portland, 9Th inst Mrs. Abigail, wife OF Amos
Winslow, aged 81 years and months.
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The original and only IIumpty Dumpty troupe
are to give Of their laushabe and pleasing
entertainments at Granite Hall, on Monday even
ing OF next week. They draw crowded houses
wherever they exhibit, and universal favorites
Tickets can be secured at the Eastern Express
office. See advertisement in another column.
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New York Money Market.
EVENING REPORT.

New York. March lG. 10 IS.
Money easy at 4a5 per cent. Foreign exchange
quiet at lsp1s for bankers long ana 4s9haA for
demand. Carrying rates 4, A, and per cent
Gold opened. ut llih and closed at lli%:
U. S. Assistant Treasurer paid ont $4,000
for interest and $4,000 in redemption oI bonds.
Custom receipts $2!l 900.
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Hardware, Iron, Steel 4 Glass,
NO the Honorable County Commissioners for the
L Of xfn

rINO the Honorable County Commissioners for the
/ County of Oxford.
The undersigned inhabitants of the town Of Graf.
ton and vicinity, in the county OF Oxford respect
fully represent that public convenience and neces-
sty do not require the highway recently located
from Andover North Surplus to James Browns in
Grafton, through "Dunn's notch" so called. Where.
fore your petitioners respectfully ask your honora-
ble board to view the route and discontinue said
highway, commencing near the barn of Richard l..
Morton, in said Andover North Surplus thence ex-
tending through said Surplus and the town Of Graf
ton, and terminating near the dwelling house OF
James Brown in said Grafton, and do and perform
suc other duties touching the same as the law re-
quires and as in duty bound will ever pray.
CHARLES W. COLEMAN, and 50 others.
(,TattCn, Jan. 2, 1876.
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TINTED .tstes sixes tcoupons,, 1851
Boston stock List.

Boston. March IL. 1875.
[salcs at the Brokers' Board.l
Eastern Railroad l0nalOA
Boston h Maine railroad lO3a-
POI tland, Saco & Portsmouth -5Sa6O
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ZoraI ann State Mems.
st. Patricts Day in the Morning.

Mr.. Homan of the Farmer, is sick with cold,
and has been confined to his house for several
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Rev. NJ. c. OBren, former priest of the Cath
elic church in this city, will lecture this evening,
at Granite Hall, on the suferngs OF the l.ish
peope for their faith during the past three centu-
ries. Admission % cents. Mr.. O'BIen will be
remembered by our people as able and inter
cstinp sneaker
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Gambling Saloon Closed.
The Mysterious Stranger.
" ASiiiNGTtbN.
Committee Hearing.

Washington, March l6. Prof. Charlier, who
keeps private school in New York, has testified
to the subcommittee that he paid VIM. Lilly, an
attorney of Washington, $4,000 for procuring a
West Point cadetship for Grey r. Beardsley.
Lilly admitted this, bnt denied that Congressman
Hays of Ala, from whose district the appoint
ment was made, after a temporary residence at
Tuscaloosa, received dollar of the fee. lie had
been on intimate terms with Hays, who had prev-
ously made two appointments which had proved
failures and was glad to have chance of APP
pointing qualified boy. Lilly added that he de-
ceived Hays by assuring him that the boy was a
bona fde resident of the district. Young Boards
leys mother conobora,,d the statements Of Char
lier and Lilly.
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MASSACHUSETTS,.
Fire..

Northampton, March l6. An ncendiary fire
this morning destroyed the works Of the Florence
Tack Company. Loss $4,000; insured Sl3 300
Besides the stock OF the company there was ma
chnery owned by other parties, the loss on which
ho tol