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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-07-09
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
II THE
Daily Esaneatt aonrnal.
FAR MINGTON.
Educational.

FARMINGToN, July I. The Normal School
Alumni Association held their meeting for the
election of officers, and transacted other business
yesterday forenoon. Mr.. j. A. Green was chosen
president, Il. Woodbury. secretary C. E. Chick
Miss l.. A. Leland, and j. A. Tuck, executive
committee. 1t was left with the executive COM
nittee to appoint the time of the next meeting of
the association, and make preparations therefor.
In the afternoon the time was devoted to the
reading of papers and discussion of their contents
The principal discussion in regard to phys cal
health, and remarks were made by State Supern.
tendent Colthell, Rev. DR.. Angler of Everett
Mass, c. C. Rounds, c. Z. Chick of Boston, C. f.
burlington Of Bates Theological School, Rev.
Mr.. RAYS of St. Johnsbury, VT, and others.
In the evening Rev. DIR. Angler delivered an
eloquent Grafton efore the association at the Old
South church, upon Enthusiasm" A social re-
union was afterwards held at Memorial Hall.
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The Rocklsnd papers, in their notices of the re
cent school examinations in that city, speak in
high terms Of the high school, of which Mr. w
q Fletcher is Principal. As Mr.. Fletcher is an
Augusta boy we feel little local pride in his sue.
cess. After remarking that the class partcipa ting
st the high school i, large and promising one
the Free Press says:
Mr.. Fletcher has gained the good WILL and
commands the respect of his students, and is doing
an excellent work for the High School. Through
lis efforts much progress noticed in several di
rections. Additions have been made to the chem
zeal and philosophical apparatus and the old fix
turc., which we're 10 a neg ected and dilapidated
{ ,BdItiJn, have been eleansed and repaired. The
rooms, halls and stairwsys are better cared for,
aud disposition manifested to make the rooms
moe pleasant and agreeable; several black boar Us
that are not required for daily have been dec.
Grated with crsyon drawings, upon one of which
splendid specimens of penmanship. and q large
spread eagle graspng shield in its claws and
holding u screamer in its besk, were drawn 10 col
Ored crsyons by l.. ID. Smith, of Hartford, Conn,
aud attract much attention. Another board was
decorated by A. S. Manson OF Boston, and piece
of natural scenery was placed upon another by
Cha, les Marston. one of the students around each
OF these pictures Mr.. Fletcher has drawn chalk
liaes representing pillars and panel work, which
adds much to their appearance. Altogether our
city has reason to congratulate itself upon the
pr. sent condition of her schools, and trust no
backward steps will be taken to hinder future
progress
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Treasury Department.
LOUISE ANA.
The Situation.

will be made Of charges against the returning
board, by the anti-Nicholls party, and in case OF
pardon by Nichols, which he has announced will
be given, the Governor will be impeached.
A Washington despatch says New Orleans af-
fans are considered very important by the frieuds
of the administra ion, as the action of the New
Orleans grand jury will furnish argument to
Hayes opponents that there is 10 sense Of obliga-
ton towards the President in the minds of the
Southern people, and very little sentiment of hon
or, and that they will take all they can get from
the administration, and then oppose il with just as
much energy as they displayed towards that OF
President Grant. Tie fact that Attorney Genei al
Ogden was actively concerned in the scheme for
procuring indictments, awakens suspicion that
Governor Nichols did not resist the movement.
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Gen. suly, commanding at Lewiston, says that
1oL Ferry with thirty men on the way to Cotton
Wooo, was attacked by the hostiles. Lieut.. Rains
and ten soldiers and two cizens were killed. Col
WhlpPie joined Perry and drove the Indians off,
MAJOR Jackson's company of LIST cavalry, which
ieit Fort vancouver yesterday morning, will ar
rive at Lewiston tomorrow morning.
SAN FRANcIsco, July7. The following comes
from Wslla Walls:
II is said that Chief Joseph decoyed Gen. How
ard across the Salmon river, and then Joseph re-
crossed the river, to get on the Cotton Waod be-
tween Howard and Lapwsy, within 80 miles of
Lewiston.
John A. Farrell, who has just returned from
Callville, dating Palouse Landing, July Sd, and
Walla Walla the 9Th, says Joseph Oppeuheimer
and myself arrived here this evening. When we
crossed Spokone Bridge yesterday, we noticed be-
tween three and tour hundred Buck indians, who
are said to be in council. They were oil well
armed and equipped. They consisted of Yzkta-
mas under Moses Palouse, Samperills, spokones,
Callestalls and renegade young men from other
trloes. The outlook for the county is bad. The
settlers on Pine Creek and Paiouse Plains except
five men, have left the country 10 the hands Of
savages.
WASHINGTON July 7. The following from
Gen. Mcdowell has been received at the war de-
partment:
The following telegram from Lewiston has lust
been received from my Aide de-camp, whom
had sent up to Towards command.
The telegram is dated July 4, and says there
has been no news direct from Howard since the
first The klamath Company is expected to. NOR
row. shall 20 with it. Capt. Whipple's de tach-
ment struck band Of Nez Perces under Look ing
glass, at Ksmais, on Sunday, and inflicted very
severe punishment, capturing large amount Of
stock.
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THE INDIAN OUTBREAK,
MORE PARTICULARS OF THE JOS
EPH TROUBLE.
Letter from Inspector Watkins.

New YORK, July 7. A letter from Indian In
spector Watkins, dated Lapwai, Idaho, June 22d
says as to the outbreak of the Neg Perces subsid-
ing, four Indians from Josephs camp say he ex-
poets to be killed, and will 60 to Walla Wsls val
ley and fight as long as he can; hopes to be bur-
led there.
The prisoners and wounded of Capt. Perry's
force were all killed by Joseph, but none were
mutilated, and no citizens soldiers killed have
been scaped py the Joseph Indians. He made
the Indians throw away all money taken from the
whites, sayiHg they never earned it.
The priest has interviewed several tribes and
portions of tribes, who all profess friendness to
the whites, and several whites are going back to
their homes. Joseph does not expect much as.
sistance from these Indian tribes. but intend to
fight to the end and kill many soldiers as posi-
No houses have been burned or other de preda-
tons made by Joseph's band, and as far as he had
heard from, only those against whom the Indians
had some old grudge have been killed. The first
white man killed had killed an Indian few years
ago, and was killed by the son of that Indian.
After shooting her husband the Indians told
his wife why they did it and let her go unharmed.
In another case girl ten years old was fed and
kept day or two and sent to Mount Idaho. Two
women and one child have been wounded so far
but it was accidental. Other information is some
what different but in no case has woman OF
child been killed or ill-treated when the band were
together, or when Joseph was with them.
LEWISTON, Idaho, July 6. On the second in
slant, Whipples command, with volunteers under
Randall, came across Looking GLASS; band at
Clear Creek. The Indians told Whipple that they
were prepared to fight, and opened by firing the
first shot. When the order was given to the SOL
diers to fire, the Indians broke and fled 10 shell
ter. 1t is not known how many were killed oil
wounded, as they scampered in all directions.
The command captured the Indian camp, burned
all the provisions and returned last night. Capt.
Elliot OF the Idaho Rangers, captured seventy five
of Joseph's cattle, and foity-fve horses. They
had skirmish on the Ninnahs. The Captai in
does not know how many were killed, as they had
to retreat.
The Indians mostly between Snake and Sal
| mon rivers, and are now reported nine hundred
| strong and we'll armed.
Captain Booth will go to Walla Wsla with sew
| enty men from the cavalry and twenty one mer
from Union Co., Oregon, now Wslla Walla Val
| ley.
] News at the department headquarters here from
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GIimpses OF the NOad-Farming and Farm
improvements - Through P.-rxsIory-A
Pleasant Trip.


80 what so rare as day in June;
Then if ever come perfect days."
Bat this season the perfect days extended into
July. On the morning oil the fourth we started,
after an early breakfast, and with a horse and
buggy journeyed leisurely toward the south. The
air was clear, cool aud balmy, the dust la id by 9
slight shower during the previous night, the
whole landscape green with waving grass and
rustling corn, bread-suggestng wheat or the rich
heibage of luxuriant pastures; while the early
song Of the birds was heard upon every hand, and
all nature seemed rejoicing in the fullness OF its
development.
The FIRST field that especially Interested us was
one Of some twelve or fifteen acres Of cold, thin,
wet, rocky soil, on the northerly slope of the
Sturtevant hill in Winthrop. This field outa few
years since was one Of the many "run out fields"
that abound in all the older towns Of interior
Maine. 1t looked poor and forbiddlng, and to one
of NO more than ordinary courage hopeessly dis
cosIraging but it was bought, as was told, by D.:
L. Putnam, Esq, proprietor of putnam Villa,'
AS an addition 10 his large and excellent farm.
Mr.. L. has plenty of MEANS and can wait elk
months or six years for his returns if so be they
are sure some slime. The field was thoroughly
giubbed, well plowed and pulverized, abupdantly
manured, and sowed with wheat and seeded to
grass. The timothy now stands thick and as high
as high, and the clover hard after the blue grass,
making altogether one of the best fields of grass
we ever looked upon. We passed on, studying
the lesson as we went and think ing Of the posi-
bties of Maine. Then we noticed that many
farmers were cutting their swales first this year,
which is an innovation and an improvement. Then
we noticed that nearly every fsimer had good
piece of good corn, and that the most of them had
also patch of wheat. We also noticed very little
fodder corn and very little land devoted to root
crops. except potatoes. Apples almost total fail
ure. l.
As we passed through the beautiful and thriv-
ing village OF Winthrop, we were struck with the
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The Wing of Saturday has this paragraph

1t seems strange to us TO be informed that some
&c our Pre.que Isle friends actually hauling all
intir goods by team from the Houlton depot, in
l,,l.rence 10 taking them by the narrow gauge
railroad via Fort Fairfield, claiming to make
thereby a considerable saving. What can be the
cause Of this Is the tariff too high or are &C
counIoda.ions too limited We had supposed
mat experience had proved the inability of horse
power to compete with steam, but the Presque
lie merchants would not employ teams unless
they found it TO their advantage. We believe
that some of the managers of the railroad sp-
preciste the policy Of affording inducements for
ali tins traffic. but there is a hitch somewhere
,llat has prevented the adoption of remedy. 1t
i, is poor policy for railroad to drive freight off
10 Tie old methods Of transportation.
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EN- BDEN.
Fa m Buildings Burned.

SKowHEGAN, July 6. The farm buildings OF
Phineas Eames of Emblem, consisting of house,
shed, and two barns, were destroyed by fire last
night. Part of the furniture was saved Loss
two thousand dollars. Insured for twelve humid
red dollars. Supposed to be incendiary.
More LEGENDARY Work.
Another fire in Embden on Friday night burned
the farm buildings of John Wentworth. Loss
fifteen hundred dollars. Insured for nine humid
red dollars. Supposed incendiarY.
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NEW YORK.
Robbery.


WHITEHALL. July 7. The First National Ban
of G-eersvle was.robbed last night of the entire
contents of the safe.
Personal.
DIR. VIM. Cooling has accepted the superin.
tendency of the governmen Mt insane asylum. lie
Is now in charge Of the lunatic asylum at Taun.
ton, Mass.
Drowned.
NEW YORK, July Z. John Scranton of Salem
Mass, was drowned from excursion steamer Ply
mouth Rock yesterday.
Gone Home.
Governor Hampton and Attorney General Cor.
nor of South Carolina, returned home to-day.
Minister to Russia.
II is stated that the cabinet yesterday agreed on
BayaTd Taylor as Minister to Russia.
Sailed.
-Four steamships sailed Saturday for Europe
with large number of passengers, including j
A. kasson, minister TO Austria, Mrs. Plunketi,
wife of the secretary of the British legation
Washington, Rev. Robert Laird Collyer OF Bos-
ton, Theodore Tilton and daughter, X. w. Evarts
son of Secretary Evarts, Lieut.. Aaron Ward OF
the U. S. navy, and family, Miss +. o. Davenport
and sister.
Investigation.
new investigation to discover where the two
hundred and ffy-four first mortgage bonds of The
United States currency 6's, alleged TO be missing
since the office Of that railroad was moved FROM
New York to Boston in 1869, has been ordered by
Secretary Schurz, and Director Harrison of Hi.
nols is to perform that duty. 1t is stated that a
previous investigation traced some of these bond
TO b. I. Ham and Sidney Dillon, when the experl
was prevented making further inquiries
Death.
Ann Barrows, two years old, died from HYDRO
phobia, yesterday. She WAS bitten by dogs two
days previous
Financial.
The Keesville, n. Y, bank notifies the public
not to buy bonds number 3, 8, 10, IL, II, and IL
Of one thousand dollars each of the town of Ches.
terfeld, and six thousand dollars worth of Essex
county bonds.
Gold.
Gold opened at los IA.
Paying Officers.
The Army and Navy Journal states that bank.
ers who pay army officers certificates cannot pay
army officers certificates cannot pay naval officers
certificates after July, in consequence of the con
struction of the law upon that subject. The
bankers charge the army officers six per cent.
To Be Indicted.
A New Orleans despatch says Stanley Matthew,
and John Sherman will be indicted As accessore.
of the Returning Board.
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jHarrtfu.

In Auburn, Cd inst Walter d. Gratis of Auburn,
to Miss Ellie ison OF Lewiston.
In West Lynn, 2sth ut., Charles W. Brown, for.
merry of Damsriscotta. TO Miss Nina H. Breed, of
West Lynn.
In Bristol. Esd inst, Allen F. Quimby to Miss
Annie h. Chisam, both of Bristol; I'd inst, B. r.
Tabor TO Mrs. Reoecca Quimby, of Waldoboro.
Callie Kennedy.
In wiscasset, Sd inst, W. Cation to Miss Susan
Foster.
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BlDDEFORD.


BIDDEfoRD, July Z. The dwelling house Of
Dorcas Cole, corner Of West and Alfred streets,
was burned this morning. Insured for four hund
red dollars including furniture.
Court Matters.
Charles Riley, the ringlesder of the gang Of
roughs who waylaid and committed the brutal as
sault upon Stephen Macdonald, as before report.
ed, was before the police to-day, and to the
surprise of everybody, was let Off with light
fine. The injured man is minus five teeth, and he
thinks them worth more than ten dollars each.
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The Farmer states that the members of the
Name delegation to the military reunions al
Providence last week, were laid under special OBJ
legations for courtesies received, to Edward p
Tobie. Esq. the accomplished city editor of the
Providence Journal Mr.. Tobie was formerly q
typo in the Lewiston Journal Office. where he
be learned the printers trade, and was . gallan,
NE nber of the First Maine Cavalry regiment. lie
has been in Providence eight years, and 10 deserv-
eily popular with the "press gang" and citizens
Ed, from youth, has been one Of the swiftest
coRpositors that ever stepped inside OF printing
Office; lac never pays any regard to personal CON-
fort or convenience, provided he can do friend
4 inNOr.
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Superintendent Huphreys of the Metropolitan
road. The trouble occurred week ago, when
the Highland company opened new route throug h
Columbus avenue, the Metropolitan attempting to
run car over the route in advance Of the High.
land cars.
Fire.
Ranlet Manufacturing Companys dry house
was damaged by fire this morning. Loss five
hundred dollars. Insured.
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" OBITUARY Ire. ord.

The following is q list of deaths in this city
du,iia the month Of June:
JuLe s. Alcpzo Nj. Brown. aged years, l mos.
2IAA
" II. Laura a, child of Henry and Betsey r.
Robe. aged 10 mos.
10. Frank q. Turner. son Of j. 8. Turner
Esq, aged 3S years, 4 mos.
q" Is. Mrs. Sarah Knight, aged 10 years, II
mos.
81. Newton Reynolds, aged 76.
%. Infant child Of John and Mary Loon.
Total,6.
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Chicago Produce Market.
Chicago, July !. ISL

ChicagO, July Z, ISL.
FLOUR-Extra spring u 75as 80.
WHEAT-No. spring l47 slis cash I ga
0 90; July 2s4 August i5sNo. .. 1 23-a2a /;
Az 10; rejected, 10 a..
CORN-No. Z mixeds as: sash 49 July, Ask
August 4sh.
OATs-sS--c. cash. 35.c July; 800 August.
RYE-No. 2, 6l-c.
BARLEY-No.2 spring, 60 a65c.
PORK Cash, IL 20-al3s2O-, July, Is Is,
August, IL Tx.
LARD Cash, say cash: el0--a9 10 +, July;
August : rs -a9.42h.
BULK MEAro-Shouldcrs, Sac; short rib
sides, la &C; short clear rib, IN a c.
WhlSkEY-Western,I W.
kREiGHrS-Corn 10 Buffalo, &c.; wheat Do,
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Dtfn.

In Hmariscotta 29h ult., Jane NJ. Metcalf wife
of Hon b. ID. Metcalt, aged os years.
In Bath, I'd inst, Add,e s., wife OF Joseph r.
Mitchell, aged - years, IL months.
In woolwich, let inst, Eugene r. Brookings
aged 81 years, months.
In Georgetown LIST inst, Miss Abby A. Rowe
aged 2s years.
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BATH.
Fire..

BATH July s. The house Of John Higgins.
on Water street in this city, was burned this AZ
ternoon. Loss eight hundred dollars. Insured
for four hundred dollars. Hugh Clare's house,
adjoining, was damaged eight hundred dollars
insurance seven hunared dollars. Furniture par
tally saved.
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HOLLIS.
Body FOund.

PORTLAND, July7 The msngled body of q
man named Jefferson, was found on the Rochester
railroad track, near Hollis this morning, probably
killed by the night freight train.
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BASE BALL.

Lowell-Lowells 3, Live Oaks 0.
Pntsburg-Stsrs 5, Alleghanys 2.
Louisville-Lo lilies IA. Hsrtfords 4.
Observation-Disclosures 8, Cincinnatis 2.
Observation-Disclosures 6, Livingstones 3.
Columbus-Tscumsehs 7. Buckeyes.
Willkesbsrre-W ilkerbarres 9, Alsskas 4.
Port Jsrvis-Delawsres IL, Keysiones of Brook
yn |. n-
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PORTLAND.
Fire.

PORTLAND, July 7. A FIRE at $40 last night,
destroyed q wooden ilding ON Portland street,
owned by Eben True, and occupied by Alexander
Spears as . tin shop. Loss fifteen hundred dol
lars insured for six hundred.
Encampment.
A three days encampment of soldiers and sail
ors in NJ aine. is arranged for August 2sth, 29th
and 30b, on some island in Casco bay.
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HOlTLTON.
Fire.

HoULToN, July s. VIM. Shaws bark extract
works in this town were burnt early this morning.
The fire caught near the boiler, and was discover
ed by the wachmen too late TO save the bni Hiding
Loss ten thousand dollars. Partially insured.
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Post Office Changes.

The follow ing are recent postal changes for
Maine: Postmasters appointed-W. A. Estes,
North Lee, Penobscot county L. r. Giles, North
Fryeburg, Oxford county; L. c. Sprague, Oak
field, Aroostook county; Samuel S. Brown, Webb
Mills, Cum berland county.
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The Rockland Gazette says; The government
contract with the Bodwell Granite Co. for granite
and cutting for the Cincinnati Post Office, has
been modified, the notifications accepted by the
contractors and approved by the Secretary of the
Treasury. and orders to resume work are expected
III few days. This company has also contracted
to furnish additional polished work for the build
lag at Chicago.
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M EXICO.


SAN FRANCISCO, July7. A telegram from the
City of Mexico says the Sonora railroad conces-
sion has been approved by the government.
Mexican Talk.
1t is stated nearly all the promoters Of Mex lean
talk in Washington, are Southern adventures
who have had something to do with the Cuban
rebellion.
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Thirty years indeed form extended period of
actve, earnest life; but that measures the length
ri tine of the publication Of that genuine village
n,m.paper, the Waterville Mail. That the pub
N.hc,s have done their work well and truly, their
large list of patrons will testify.
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NEW Jersey.
Found.

JERSEY CITY, July s. Three thousand dollars
worth OF Bibles, testaments and other religious
from some German ubishing house. was discov-
cred last night piled under q wharf in this city.
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NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Drowned.


CONCORD, July 7. As George Pritchard OF
London, Willis l.. Bea I'd of East Concord and
Willard Eastman of Littetown, were sailing up
Coughs pond, in London, yesterday, the boat
capsized Beard and Eastman were drowned.
Safe Return.
PORTSMOUTH, July 7. Mr.. and Mrs. john
Will Jams of kittery, who were supposed to be
drowned at or near Gerrish Island, have returned
all safe.
PORTSMOUTH, July g. This morning, about
half past one o'clock, murder was committed on
board the schooner MAR, Captain Pennell, from
Georgetown with coal, lying at the railroad wharf
waiting to discharge.
1t appears that three of the crew named Z. l..
Hawkins, Thos. Sullivan and William Daley, had
been down town on good time, and return
ing to the vessel shortly after one o'clock, old
feud which had long existed between them was
brought up, causing fight, during which Sul-
van struck Hawkins in the face with bucket,
cutting two gashes under the eye, whereupon the
latter drew a sharp pointed pruning knife, and
making lunge, hit Daley in the region of the
heart, from the effects of which the man died in
20 minutes.
Officers johnson and Webster shortly after ar
rested Hawkins and Sullivan and conveyed them
to Jail, where the former confessed to committing
the deed, stating it was done in self defence. He
is from Cedarville, n. j., and about 40 years old.
The murdered man is An Eng lishman, aged about
80 years.
A jury was sworn in this morning and adj ourn.
ed TO 2.3O Monday afternoon, when post norton
will take place.
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Personal
ILLINOIS,.
Explosion.

CHICAGO, July 7. The boiler of the steam
thresher of George Patterson, near Nashville,
Illinois, exploded yesterday, killing two persons
and wounding one.
Fire.
The machine shop and foundry of Otis Hodge,
at North Adams, was burned last night. Loss
10000; insured for IS 900.