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Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-07-02
ILLINOIS,. .
Railroad Matters.

CHICAGO, June 80. Freight agents on the
Trunk lines reduced the rates east to-day as fol-
lows: From Chicago TO New York and Boston,
4th class freight to 35 cents on pork, lard and
meat in barrels or tierces to 80 cents. Boxed
meats IS. Bulkmeats 40.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-07-02
WASHINGTON.
Treasury Department.

WASHINGTON, June 80. The chief clerk of the
treasury tonight verhes the accounts of cash in
the treasurers office, prepai atory to making
that office to the new treasurer, Gilfllan.
Coinage.
States, except Carson City, show an aggregate of
coinage for the fiscal year of S7l 900 900 an in
crease over the last 6scal year of Sl4 100000.
Gen. Grant.
Information has been received at the State de-
partment that Gen. Grant intends leaving Eng
land Immediately after the 4th of July, and will
den and Russia, in The order named, and on his re-
turn from Russia will spend some time in Paris.
Financial.
Advices received state that the new Russian 5
per cent. loan will be taken without difficulty at
20 to 20 per cent discount. 1t is understood prin-
cipally BY the Rothchilds.
Reduction.
The reduction of rents for the next fiscal year
on the buildings rented for the treasury, is S55-
1856.
Currency.
The following is q statement of U. s. currency
ouisi anding, TO this date:
Old demand notes, S6s, ,9s2 so
Legal tender notes, 25S 764, 1882 90
Notes of 1868, 96,2S5 90
Compound interest notes, SOC, ,260 90
Fractional currency, 0,403, 1877 81
$3.50 0627, ,976 81
! Interior Department.
Thomas ID. Bond, Sup't of the Interior Depart.
ment building, has been removed. The duties
hereafter will be performed BY the chief clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-07-02

leagues Cornet Band of Mt. Vernon are get
Ting up q new uniform, under the supervision Of
Mr. q. l.. Smith of that place. The boys will
make their first appearance in their new uniform
at the celebration n S,arks, on the Fourth of July
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-07-02
BATH.
Launched.

BATH. Jane 80. Launched to-day, by E. & A
Scwall, ship of l456 tons, named Challenger
owned by builders and Capt Thompson of Brun
swick who will command her.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-07-02
KENNEBUNkPORT.
Struck by Lightning.

BIDDEFoRD, July l. In Kennebunkport, dur
ing the severe shower, the house Of Mr.. Town
send was struck by lightning and two ladies Sc.
verely injured
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-07-02
To the Citizens Of Augusta!

To the Citizens Of 4ugusta:
The dreadful conhagrstion at st. John, and the
one at Msrblehead soon following, admonish
US to be watchful against such disaster in our
own city. Our National Fourth of July Anniver-
sary, which popular acquiescence SO generally
sbandons to the patriotism of Young America,
will occur the coming week, with its usual accom-
paniments Of firearms fireworks, and fre-crack-
ers; and hereby respectfully request of all the
inhabitants ON that day increased precaution and
vigilance against the destruction Of property by
fire. earnestly call upon parents, guardians and
citizens generally, to exercise ell their influence
in the direction Of unusual in the use of fire
during whatever demonstrations shall be made
The police will be expected to suppress in the pu b.
lie streets the firing Of guns and pistols and the
exploding Of fire crackers from this time until
three clock the morning of the Fourth of July.
Any person who persists 10 unreasonably destroy
ing the peace and safety Of the city will be dealt
with by the police according to law.
CHAs. E. NASH, Mayor.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-07-02

grand celebration Of the Fourth is to take
Place at Branch Mills, with an oration by Orville
ID. Baker, Esq, of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-07-02

The steamer Henry Morrison, since receiving
her new boilers, comes fully up to the expectations
Il her owners and the public. She makes even
b. tier speed than is allowed her in the time table
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-07-02

The people of Alma are taking courage, and
bid defiance to the census-taker. On the 18th, the
wife of Hezekish Rankius gave birth.to twins. the
third pair in one school district within sixteen
months, and two of them in the same house.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-07-02

Mr. Geo. N. Lawrence assumes the response
b,lites Of paterfamas with quiet dignity, and
bears the honor with becoming meekness 1t is a
gi. and weighs 10 3-4 pounds.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-07-02

Seventeen removals were made from the ma,
office yesterday. including Auditor Hayes. "
was appointed in lS4l. making saving of abe
$50, 900 per annum.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-07-02
weather indications for To-day.

For New England and the Middle States,
rising barometer, south west to north west winds.
rain areas, followed BY clearing weather and low
or temperature.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-07-02
PENNSYLVANIA.
Bank Matfers.

BosToN, june so. The Twenty second Ward
Bank Of Philadelphi State institution, closed
to-day. The depositors will be paid in full. The
stockholders ill receive about so per cent. of the
stock,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-07-02
DEERING.

Struck by LIshtnlhs.
PORTLAND, July l. The house Of w. II. Mot
ley, in Deering, was struck by lightning to-day
and badly shattered. Damage, 81 900.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-07-02

The annual excursion of the First Baptist Sun
day School will take place tomorrow, TUESDAY.
The steamer "Clarion" will leave her wharf here
at eight o'clock in the morning, and convey the
cxcursionsts 10 the pleasant groves and grounds
Of the Kenneoec Valley Camp-meeting Associa-
tion in Richmond, where the day will be spent in
pleasurable recreation, returning home by the
steamer between five and six o'clock in the after
noon. In oder that the school and all connected
with the society may 60, the price of tickets has
may be obtained of Hiram Clark, or on the boat.
We are glad to know that an effort is in prospect
to revive the old Augusta Brass Band that in its
haley on days, was one Of the institutions of the
place. We remember that about the years 1860
81, it was organized and fully uniformed, with some
eighteen members, gave open-air concerts, fur
nished music for street parades. promenade con
certs. and the like, and had plenty of engage
ments in all this section. A band like that is an
honor and pride to any place. We can name
many Of the members of that we'll known band,
accomplished experienced musicians, still our
citizens. whom we trust may be induced to form the
nucleus OF new band, which could be made to
pay soon after being organized. When small
towns like Mt. Vernon and Monmouth support
bands of good talent and requirements, we can.
not see why Augusta is not q good field for such
AN organization. Win the members of the good
old Augusta Brass Band think of this msttera
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-07-02

Gov. Connor has returned from the commence.
III mt at the State College. highly pleased with the
exercises. His next visit to educational institu.
H. rs will be TO the Pennington Normal School,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-07-02
Post Office Changes.

Lander T. Barker, Postmaster ct Bethel, Oxford
Co.. Me. John Monroe, South Waterford, Ok
ford Cs. ]. P. Libby, Burnhsm vilsge. Waldo
Co.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-07-02

We publish elsewhere the call Of the county
committee for the republican county convention,
to be held in this city, on the 10th Of August.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-07-02

caste.
The Trowbridge Dramatic Association of Port.
land. will on Wednesday evening, July 4th, pro.
duce Robertson's comedy, Caste" in Granite
Hall. This association has established itself in
its own city, as 6rst-class company. The Port.
land Sunday Times speaks of their representation
of the piece as follows:
On Thursday evening the club appeared in
Robertsons comedy of Caste" to the great en-
joyment Of the audience, the different parts being
rendered in fine style, and several Of them being
especially good. The audience was large and sp-
peciatve, and general is the request to see the
club spgear again In caste" that they have de-
cided TO repeat that piece on Wednesday evening
of this week. This association has established lis
reputation, and will undoubtedly be greeted on
Wednesday night with packed house as they
certainly deserve.
1t is to be hoped that our citizens will give them
liberal patronage, as we feel sure that good en-.
tertainment will be given.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-07-02
NEW BRUINS WICK.
storm,

ST. JOHN, July l. The rain fell heavily here
yesterday and to day. The people in tents were
drenched, and many sought shelter in sheds.
4 hree women and one man were conveyed to the
hospital,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-07-02

The Jameson Guards of Bangor have decid-
cd to 20 to Biddeford to participate in the cele-
bration of the Fourth OF July.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-07-02

Rev. Mr.. Penney yesterday baptised eleven
persons, at the riverside, four gentlemen and sew
en- ladies'.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-07-02

The Atlantic and Pacific Telegraph COMPANY
has made good beginning in business in this
city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-07-02

Gold opened at los IA.
A Decline.
There is falling of in ocean steamer freights
this week, but passenger lists are very heavy.
The decline in fresh meat trade will account for
large share of the decrease, and the probabilities
sre that this branch will make po orer exhibit in
the future,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-07-02
EUROPE.
Gen. Grant.

LONDON, June 80. A despatch says Gen. Grant
attended dinner last night in his honor, by a
newspaper correspondent, At which were the Pres
ident, senator Conkling, Minister Pierrepont and
forty othera.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-07-02

DR.. Lapham of the Mime Farmer, has returned
home from the Grand Army Reunion at Provi-
dence, r. 1.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-07-02
Japan Insurgents.

A telegram from an official source states that
the Insurg cuts of Japan have been dispersed. and
portion were driven into the province of Bungo.
Tranquility 10 nearly restored.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-07-02

Our people, in making arrangements to celebrate
the coming Fourth. should not forget the pleas
ant excursion offered by the Odd Fellows. They
will leave here at seven o'clock prompt, on the
steamer sCity Of Lynn and on reaching Gardiner
will take the 6ne steamer Knickerbocker. They
will make alsnding at Cox's Head and Fort Pop
ham, and all those who wish can take a sail out
by Sequin. Secure your tickets at Rowse's jewell
~ store, as the number is limited to I50 The
excursion will return in season to allow ell to at
tend the entertainment at Granite Hall.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-07-02
Arrived.

The President arrived home to-day and imrne
diately proceed to his summer home. II Is the
same as was occupied by Lincoln.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-07-02
Shooting ARRAY:

PorTsvnLK. July l. Burke Kelly, one of .
party of young men trespassipg on the farm of
Daniel Fritz, in Maboming Valley, to-day, drew q
revolver on Fritz and WAS in return knocked down
with . musket and shot dead.
Murder.
At twiggins Patch, to-day. Patrick Quinn shot
and fatally wounded his wife. He was arrested.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-07-02

John McAvin of Lewiston, has been returned
to the Insane Hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-07-02

The managers of those magnificent and costly
steamships. Bristol and Providence, forming the
Fall River line to Boston, have announced that in
addition to the usual actiactions of music by
Halls popular bands, they will, have grand prom
enade concerts every evening on board each
steamer, and that no expense will be spared in
maintaining the popularity of this favorite route
to Boston. The engines of these steamers have
always been looked upon as marvels, not only in
size, but for highly finished workmanship, and are
in The most perfect condition. Some idea of the
the size of these engines may be formed when it
is stated that the wonderful Corss engine, which
attracted so much attention at the Centennial,
was not one-half the size nor had one-half the
capacity of the engines on either the Bristol or
Providence. The line is now running every day,
Sundays included. See advertisement in another
column.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-07-02
Cincinnati Produce Market.

Cincinnati June ~. ls77
PORK el3 25a00 % Clear aides, s-N
LARD BACON
Steam, -a9 so Shoulders, 5k-a
Kettle. l0as 50 Clear rib aides, sra
BULK MEATS Clear sides, sek
Shoulders, { 75sD- WHISKEY-. o7al VI
Clear rib sides, 0-aI-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-07-02
Ladies' Belief mittee.

Ladies' Belief Committee.
Agreeable to the call of the Ladies Relief Com
mittee, the ladies Of our city to the number of sew.
enty, met for sewing at the residence of Mrs. j.
G. Blaine. on Thursday afternoon, last, at half
past one o'clock. Having for their incentive to
action the earnest desire to minister to the com :
fort Of those in suffering and destitution in q
neighboring city, the time was pleasantly, and as
the following statement will indicate, proftably
passed.
Two boxes, containing one hundred and ten ar
ticles of bedding and wearing apparel, have been
forwarded to st. John, as the result Of this meet
ing. The Treasurer, Mrs. s. s. Brooks, acknowl-
edges the receipt of money contributions to the
amount of twenty -one dollars, as follows:
Mrs. Lithgow. $40 90
Mrs. Ii. l.. Fuller, 500
Mrs. w. A. Brooks, 500
Through Mrs. Allen Lambard, from
friends, 100
S2l 90
OF this sum sixteen dollars have been ended
in two dozen skirts, and four dozen pairs stock
ings, which have also been forwarded; leaving .
balance of five dollars in the treasury. The com
mittee tender hearty thanks to the merchants of
Augusta. who so kindly reduced their prices in
the above purchase. They would also acknowl-
edge the receipt of additional pieces Of sheeting,
fused on Thursday and from Miss Piper infants
sacks and socks; also nine pairs children's s
hose from F. A. and c. II. Brick.
Per order Of Ladies' Relief Committee,
MRS. Z. G. HUNT, Sec'y.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-07-02
Commencement at Waterv.lle Classic.
Institute.

Commencement at Waterv.Ile Classical
Institute.
Pleasant weather, an absence Of outside al.
fractions, and interesting exercises, all conspir-
ed to make this occasion one Of the most sue.
cessful Of the W. Z. /. Commencements. This
school has long and favoraby been known by
many beyond the limits of the State Of Maine.
In all its departments this school is thorough
and indeed the most serious charge that has
been made against it, is that the health of many
has failed them in consequence Of hard study
As teacher Of the classics it is safe to say that
DR.. Hanson cannot be beaten by any teacher in
any fitting school in New England The large
classes that graduate every year bespeak the es.
TEEN in which he is held by the public. At 9
A. NJ. FRIDAY, occurred the graduation exercises
Of the college preparatory class, nearly all OF
whom will enter the next Freshman class of Col
by. The programme for these exercise is as fol-
lows:
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-07-02
Local ann State News.
One month of summer gone

Coal is sold at S4.35 a ton in wsldoboro'.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-07-02
SSSO,627,s76 81
Interior Department.

ment building, has been removed. The duties
hereafter will be performed BY the chief clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-07-02
1HarrteD.

In Brunswick, 26th ult.. Henry Ragot to Miss
Georxianna Emons.
In bath, l7th ult, George A. Freeman to Miss
Sarah A. W atson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-23
PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRfWEEkLf By
EDGAR SNOwDEN-
MONDAY EVENING, JULY %. 1877.
The question TO be decided now IS not

The question TO be decided now is not
whether "grasping monopolies" have right
to fatten upon. the sufferings Of the people,
for tie government has sanctioned that by Its
laws protecting national banks; not whether
employees have right to organize and quit
work in body, which nobody denies, PIC
vided they do not force their felow.workmen
to join them; but whether, in this nominal
land of freedom, a man is at liberty to work
for such wages as he chooses to accept; and
unless it be decided in the affirmative, and
that speedily, the sooner the travesty ct re-
publican institutions that has been played in
this country for the last sixteen years is end
ed the better for everybody. A government
that deliberately forfeited the respect of its
subjects by sanctioning the presidential fraud,
and that as just shown, las lost the author.
ity to enforce its laws, had, unless it speedily
rsgains that authority, better give place to
another that will preserve not only the prop
erty, but the rights of its citizens. There are
thousands of honest and industrious men,
Tow in the country, who are not only willing,
but anxious to work for the wages refused by
the strikers, and though these wages would
buy meat and bread for starving wives and
children, they are not allowed to earn them
A government that is unable to protect the
poorest of its citizens in all the rights guaran
teed him by the constitution of the country, i:
no government at all, aud should be abolished
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MILITARY MOVEMENTS.
Fairfax County Court.

FAIRFAX &. a., July 2l.-The following is
synopsis Of the proceedings of the July Coun.
ty Court for this county, which began on Mon
day last, Judge James Ssngster presiding.
Twenty-Five dneds and other writings received
in the clerks office since the last term were cor
titled for record.
The grand jury, with G. w. Turley as fore.
man, WAS sworn, charged by the court and 70
tired and, after deliberatlon, returned with the
following findings An indictment against John
Byram Tor feoneous and malicious shooting, q
true bill; An indictment against Z. L. Rector,
not 6 true bill
The court appointed John Nj. Creed special
policeman for Falls Church district, and Ed.
1nond Steers tor Mount Vernon district.
John Breeders, John A. Marshall and Albert
Dewey were appointed commissioners to view y
way for road leading from Backllc road to In.
tersect the Little River pike about - miles
from Ansrdale.
On Ash:ords motion for road, road opened
according, tc comml5sioneEs report with an
award of 4 .nsges to Enos Fairfax Of $50.
On John a. Msrshsls motion for road,
rosd opened according to commissioners report.
Alfred Thornton snd George Thompson were
RECESSED from the psyment OF cspltstlon tax on
account of bodily inhImity; also }. 7. DeBell
Jane b. Fox WAS chosen guardian by ). N.
Fox and L. T. Fox, infants over IA year:; bond
$1,000.
In the matte, Of the Occoqusn bridge contract
approved, subject to the ratification OF ths court
Of Prince William.
Robert Beach va Mckown; on appeal from q
justice; by consent Jury and verdict for plain.
tiff for S'4 81 Here court aoj burned until Fri.
day, for The trisl of Com. Us. John Byrsn.
4. b. Matter WAS appointed constable for
Dranesville district to ill a vacancy, ard gave
the required bond.
Com. VS.. John Byrsm, for feonous ard ms
licious shooting; ven!ce sworn and on Saturday
morning returned The following verdict: We
the jury, find the prisoner guilty of unlawful
shooting. with intent to kill, and ascertain the
term Of his Imprisonment in the pententisry to
be ono year.
Execution Of sentence stayed for sixty days
for application FOR supercedeas as to the ruling
Of the court on motion for new trial on e1-
caDtjons taken BY prisoner,
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Foreign News.

The Russian progress in Turkey creates con.
siderable political excitement in England. Ad-
vices from Bulgaria indicste that Rustchuk is
invested. Recent reported massscres have
awakened the mo quarter spiri: among the
Turks. The bombsrdnen of kars hiss been
continual for three weeks. Bob sides in Asia
Mino: are heavily reinforcing. Germany will
open negotiations with the United States for an
extrsdition t.esty. The Turks under Osmsn
Pasha claim to have defeated the Russians in atwo
dsys' battle near Plevna. The Russians official.
" announce the capture of the Schipka Pass in
the Balkans The whsleboat New Bedford has
completed the voyage across the Atlantic. On
Tbursdsy morning while the Gear was diSmount-
ing TO inspect An out post 3 shot was hesrd and
one of his staff was dangerously wounded The
Gear narrowly escaped the attempted assasslns'
ton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-23

The Russian press is furious il its attacks up
On Englsnd's "perGiious policy" add predicts
serious difficulties.
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From % aShtngtOn.

ESPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THE GAZETTE. /
WASHINGTON, July g The Cabinet met 1T
neon TO- day. The call Ct the Governor Of Penn
syivania i,r troop was read, and The proclsma-
lion CT the President was agreed upon.
There were some propositions in reference 10
the immediate call OF an extra session of Con-
gress, and it is thought not unlikely that this
will become necessary. .
It is said to bs evid ent tn 1t thu State militia
cannot b. relic d upon. and that ualess tha regl-
lnents of the United States army be withdraw
from lhe Indian country he United States troops
are not sufficiently numerous for III ) emergency.
The United States steamer SWstara lies OF
Giesboro, the Plymouth off Ale zsndris,. and the
Essex is hourly expected. This t)rcs is slieVed
to be ample f,r the protection OF all puollc IN
terasts on the river.
MILITARY MOVEMENTS.
ten. Popo has been ordered to send all tho
available troops q. Fort Leavenworth to St.
Louis in order to guard public property In ere
This six companies CT theSccond Infantry now
en- route to the Indian country have been Or
dered back to Chicago, and will be sent to
points where there force may be need sd.
THE THIRD PROCLAMATION.
At noon to day President Hayes issued an
other proclamation rtclting the constltu.
tional provisions &c, as in the proclamAtlons
relative to Maryland and West Virginia, and
then preceding as follows: "Whereas the Cow
ernor CT the State Of Pennsylvania has repre-
sented that domestic violence exists IN said State
which the authorities CT said State are unable
to suppress" &c, and concludes as IN the other
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