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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-12-15

Wendell Phillips is OF the opinion
that the Republican party is on it's
last legs. he says:
sit was merely a form when, by
the skin of its teeth, it won the
Presidency. The power and pur-
pose aud strength have gone out of
at. Death and disagreement among
its leaders have helped to kill it.
The young generation of citizens
know nothing of the great purposes
of the party, the great battle it was
organized to fight, the mighty lead
srs who won its victory, the fruits
of which are being FILTERED away
and sold out by their degenerate
descendants. The Republican party
is a thing of the past"
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-12-15

EIonday
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-07-02
NallomelI local Mems.

We learn that Geo. w. Perkins, Esq, of thi,
city, died at his residence at Louden Hill, on Fri
day evening last, from second attack of paralysi.
of few days previous, from which he never re.
vived to consciousness. lie has been quite feeble
for several years, and unable to attend to active
business. He formerly took an active interest In
political affairs, and served in both branches of the
State legislature.
meeting for the organization of the Courier
Water Co." Of this city, was held in the Office oi
F. II. Jackson, Esq, on Saturday, according to
previous notice, and proceeded to elect officers as
follows
Piesideut-Wm. Wilson.
Secretary-C. Z. Psrlin.
Treasurer-0. Currier.
Directors-Wm. Wilson, A. ID. Knight, 8. l.
Huntington, j. II. Lowell, o. Currier.
The spring from which water is to be procured
with land sufficient for the purposes Of The CON
psny, was purchased of MIR. Currier for the sum
Of 500; and measures will be immediately per.
fected to supply those who may desire with pure
and abundant water.
The friends Of Mr. B. Frank Fuller and wife in
this city, assembled in formidable numbers at
bis residence at Louden Hill, one evening last
week, on the occasion of their "wooden wedding, ,
and enjoyed the festivities with much interest
The presents were numerous, and the entertain
ment generally proved a success, as we learn from
those present.
Our engine boys on the "Torent," propose tc
take one or two of the first prizes at Waterv lille
at the grand trial on the Fourth. There will bs
no general celebration in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-07-02
THE YALR-HARVARD RACE.
The Harvard Wins by a Single
Length.
AN EXCITING CONTEST.

SPRINGFIELD, June 80. The Yale-Hsrvard
race, postponed from yesterday, came of thin A.
NJ, resulting in victory for Harvard by . single
length, their time being 2436, Yale, 24.44.
The race was an exciting and close from
the start, there being of the time, more than
two boat lengths difference in the position Of the
rival crews. and some of the time less than one
bu, the superior physique of the Harvards was too
much for the finer trained Yales, and they wore q
look Of disappointment in their countenances,
fearing from the positions that their favorites
wouli not win.
Quite breeze from the southwest sprang up
thus forenoon, making il seem doubtful If they
would be able to pull to day. At about 10, how
ever, ii veered around to the northwest and the
referee decided to start the boats at 1910. The
crews were in their boats. AT 1876 the race was
started. At the second mile Harvard led by
length and half Both crews here pulled in to-
wards the west shore, to avoid the heavy waves at
this point. The third mile Harvard held her own,
while Yale saved her strength for fnal squirt.
The fourth and last mile was one of the finest con-
test, ever witnessed between college crews. Al
most side by side the crews sped down the course,
each man pulhdg for his very lie. As they ap-
preached the finish, the enthusiasm OF the crowd
knew no bounds, aud the air was fled with the
cheers of the rival colleges. The Harvard men
were insane with joy at the prospect Of winning
the honors withhe Id for the last few years, and
the Yale men cheering on their crew, who were
making almost superhuman efforts to squirt ahead
Of their rivals or to make the race at least dead
heat, but it was impossible, and the crew passed
the finish a single length ahead.
Both crews then pulled up to the referees boat
to hear the decision, after which the winning crew
pulled leisurely back to the boat house, the Yales
going back in their launch, with shell in tow. The
expectant crowds along the river Yesterday were
not SO numerous to-day, the dissppointment of
last night having sent thousands off to the city.
Those who remained, however, found ample &C
commodations in the hotels Of the city. The VIC
tory of the Harvard dsposes finally of the opinion
N ha red
is one Of the youngest, if not the very youngest
that has ever carried off the days in q university
regatta, aud two years the junior Of the Yales,
over whom they were victorious, and ss much
younger than the Columbus, whom they beat ON
Tuesday. the average of the triumphant eight be-
ing only 1878 years.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-07-02
THE INDIAN TROUBLES.
CHIEFS OF THE MISSION TRIBES
FAVOR PEACE.
Depredaiions by the Clear Water Tribe
of Indians.

NEW YORK, June 80. A special from Lewiston
Idaho, reports Gen. Howard has driven Chief Jos
eph from Horse Shoe Bend TO the ridge, and was
open FIRE last night.
priest telegraphs from Deer Lodge, Montana,
that the chiefs of the Fstheads and other mission
tribes, favor peace. Up to Saturday the Blackiee
had not been asked to join the Nez Perces. The
priests think few bi iaves from their missions in
Montana, Idaho or Oregon, can be induced TO join
the hostiles.
SAN FRANCISCO, June 80. A Portland despatch
containing the latest reports nom the India vu
break, says the tribe known as River Snakes killed
John Richie, OF Mount Idaho. The Cour DIAL
| enes, who have thus far strictly observed their
promises Of good behavior, are reported in pursuit
| Of the murderers.
1t is reported that the Clear Water Indians un-
der Looking Glass, turned loose aud plundered
George Denpster, between the Middle and South
Forks of Clear Water, and have driven off all the
stock found between these Forks. This confirms
Jim Sawyers statement 10 the Indian connci at
Lapwsi, yesterday, as to the purposes of Looking
Glass and his fort men. Twenty volunteers start
ed from Mt. Idaho for Clear Water, but no news
| from them yet.
Howard was notified, and said he would send
| regulars to scour the country in that direction.
The report lacks confirmation that Howard at
tackled Joseph and dislodged him from Horse
Shoe Ridge.
A Baise city despatch says the settlers in weises
Valley are leaving for places of safety, abandon
| ing grain fields. orchards and gardens, which are
being destroyed by stock.
dispatch from Boise City says the small force
| on the Weisser, composed of Bendiers command
OF 40 men and 80 Idaho volunteers under Captain
Robbins, cannot move northwsrd to any purpose
until the arrival OF troops. The position OF the
Indians on the south side Of Salmon river, is the
strongest and most favorable for their mode OF
warfare that could be imagined. 1t s full of nat
ural obstacles TO the approach of the troops, and
| affords ample scope to the Indians to remain and
fight or retreat, as they see fit. The troops may
cross the river under cover Of the artillery, but
when across they will have steep mountains to
Climb and rocky canons to cross, to get at the In
cooperate with Howard. 1t is difficult to see how
he can hold tho Indians to an engagement, or do
anything efectual against them. 1t is now be-
lieved here that the hostiles will come this way,
but there is no adequate force yet here to prevent
them, If they should SO determine.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-07-02
VISIT TO THE STATE PRISON.
Inter View with Hosweli ana Knight-Th
BOY Cox.

Our Hallowell correspondent, after recent i.it
to the Maine State Prison, writes;
During recent sojourn Of few days in the
thriving town of ThomastoD, we accepted the
kind invitation of Warden Rice and Inspector
Wilson to visit the State Prison, and had an op.
porlunlty to witness the workings Of the almost
perfect system of management now in vogue in
that institution. The prison is now lied to its
utmost capacity, and new wing Is in process OF
occur.
We INDUCED in a brief conversation with Hos
well, the murderer in this city of j. b. Latin, aud
found him about as unreconciled TO his condition
| as man possibly could be; and although bis term
OF service OF nine years is approaching close, he
having only little more than one year remaining
to complete his term, he still persists In lis stub
born determination to make himself ge enel aly un-
comfortable TO the bitter end. He says he did
nothing for which he is sorry or ashamed and in
tends TO vindicste his dana ged reputation when
ever he becomes free man again.
Most o. tie prisoners appear cheerful and com
paratively contented. The murderer Knight, who
has been IN this institution for over twenty years
on life sentence, is still hopeful that a pardon
may yet be vouchsafed to him. lie has always
maintained quiet and orderly demeanor, and he
certainly does not bear the impress of cold.
booded murderer.
The lad Cox, recently condemned to a limited
sentence for shooting his father bears his contine.
ment quite cheeriully, and is the object of much
sympathy on account of his youth and appare u,
unconsclouspess Of intended crime. He persists
that his only object in firing the gun was merely
to frehen his father, and not to kill him. He Is
not subjected to rigorous confinement.
Several women and girls are serving out SEN
tences here for larceny. child murder and other
kindred crimes. Their condition truly is one ol
peculiar sadness, though they receive the kindes
| treatment the circumstances will allow. Most ol
the prisoners are kept at work in the various de
M af ah md pf thak
sleighs, harness, boots, shoes, &C., are produced
finding ready and profitable sale. The State il
fotunate in securing the continued services OF
Wrrden Rice and his estimable wife and sons, who
hive proved themselves admirably adapted to the
importrnt mt and responsible positions to which they
ale assigned.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-07-02
NEW YORK.

Gold.
Gold opened at los IA.
A Decline.
There is . falling off in ocean steamer freights
this week, but passenger lists are very heavy.
The decline in fresh meat trade will accou ut for
large share of the decrease, and the probabilities
sre that this branch will make po orer exhibit in
the future.
Removed.
Seventeen removals were made from the naval
office yesterday, including Auditor Hayes, who
$50, 900 per annum.
Weather, cloudy. indications of rain, wind east
Report.
The report of the commission of heads of the
departments in the custom house to Collector Ar.
thur shows that some of the recomme nd tions bv
the late commission cannot be carried out with
out great detrime Mt to the revenue ser, ice They
report list of names to be dispensed with buI
say the reduction expected BY the Secretary Of the
Treasury is SO great that it passes the question o
merit and demerit, and takes away from discon
tinusnce Of service the implication of unfairness.
They say they have based their report of names
with particular regard to ability. character faith
fulness and length Of honorable service.
Railroad Matters.
The Montreal sleeper, to-day, was wrecked Of
Patterson station, on the Lake Champlain division
Of the Delaware and Hudson railroad, by sliding
embankment The eng neer named Letoup, was
killed, and fireman hurt. Reported passengers
all right.
Fourth of July.
All restrictions on the sale of fireworks, and on
their being exploded in the streets of New York
on the Fourth Of July have been removed
Anxiety.
Great uueasiness prevails to-day in the custom
house. One hundred men in the collectors de-
psrment will be removed, and sixty in the survey
ors department.
President Hayes.
President Hayes avoided oil publicly in this vi.
cinity, to the disappointment Of the crowd who
waited at the ferry house in Jersey, expecting to
see him.
Rev. Stephen Tying, Jr., sailed for Europe to-
day.
All the Tweed interest in the Metropolitan Ho.
tel has heen now entirely obliterated, and it has
passed into the entire control of E. C.. Purcell
Out of Work.
Two hundred skilled workmen are thrown ont
of employment here by government taking away
the printing of stamps from companies in this
city
Marine News.
1t is stated five Russian vessels changed hands
here the past week to American owners, for fear
Of capture by Turks war vessels.
Financial.
II is stated that the subscription received in thi.
county up to o-night,for the four per cent bonds
reach over seven million dollars.
Rumor.
Sunday paper hears there Is every prospect
Of the settlement Of the Connolly case, the nego-
tiations being nearly completed.
Arrested.
La Battenhall, one Of the originators of the
Sea Cliff scheme. formerly president of the com.
pany which carried it out, has been arrested at
Sea Cliff, and taken to Jamaica, ON q charge made
BY Henry Dubois. of obtaining large sums o,
money under false pretences.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-07-02
LOUISIANA.
Court aite-s.

NEW ORLEANS. June 80. Ex-auditor johnson
was arraigned to-day on the motion Of the dis
trict attorney to show cause why he should not
be punished for contempt. Judge Whitaker de-
cided that as johnson had already beeu punished
for contempt in the same case he could not again
be punished for the same offence, but that he
should remain in the parish prison, until he pa id
the fine of $50. johnson refused to pay the
amount and ives returned to prison.
The Case of Welden.
An information has been fled against William
Ii. Welden by District Attorney Finney, for
shooting with intent to kill Stephen B. Packard,
on the 18th of February last. 1t is stated that
Gov Nichols will make a requsiton on the gov
ernor Of Pennsylvania Ior Welden's return to
Louisiana.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-07-02
Chicago Produce Market.

ChlcagO, June 20. lsTI,
FLOUR-Extra spring. 81 7aas 80.
HEAT-No. 3 spring l42-ali0 sash, 1 S-a
| 45A; July ASA: August No. .. 26- q l "a |;
40 W ; rejected. s5--a @-.
CORN-No. mixed. +I1S rash t6--; July, 46h
August. 4sb.
OATS saS o.. cash. s5,.e July; 2s1 Auguss.
RYE--No. =, 6l-c.
BARLEY-No.2 2 spring, 60 a0Oc.
PORK Cash, IL s71iaiS e7H. July. IL 65-i
LARD Cash, 8 So CASH s10--ae Is :, July;
August Az a9.4lA.
BULK MEA ArS-Shouders, Sac; short rib
sides, Ia &C.; short clear rib, M C.
WHISKEY-Western, l VI.
fREIGHfS-Corn TO Buffalo, &C.; wheat do,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-07-02
BIDDEFORD.
Fire..

BIDDEFoRD, June 30. The blacksmith shoI
owned BY James NJ. Andrews, with much vaua.
BILE mach nery used in the stone quarries, was TO-
tally destroyed by fire last night. Loss about
5000; partially insured.
Severe Storm.
BIDDEFoRD, July l. A successsian Of shower
accompanied by heavy thunder and vivid light
ming, passed over the city early this morning
Rain fell in torrents and it is estimated over SOO(
damage was done to streets in the city proper
Eight inches of water fell in three hours and per
sons could 60 about many streets inskiffs.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-07-02

We are indebted to friends for late copies Of St.
John papers. These papers say that there is
plenty of work there, at fair wages, for every
man who can handle spade, but many able
bodied refuse to labor, prefening to live upon
charity. 1t is wisely suggested that work be Of
fered to every man able to work, that the names
Of all such be stricken from the relief roll, and
that the relief fund be expended In sustaining the
helpless and assisting the destitute to return to
housekeeping.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-07-02
Tae Lewiston journal saws

A party of fexcursionists who returned from Squr.
rel Island on Thursday. report that twelve houses
have been erected this season and the lumber fol-
three more is route. The reading room will be
completed next Wednesday. Three steamers now
touch there daily, and the summer population i.
beginning to pour in. The first number of the
Squirrel Island Squid " i'll be issued July 7ih The
squN will be enlarged and otherwise improved
and can be obtained for 25 cents for the season. by
addressing "Squid, Squirrel Island" The wharf
is now in perfect repair and Mr.. Hendricks store
is in full operation. The new Ssmoset House on
Mouse Island was very successfully opened on
Wednesday evening. a large crowd was present
The new settlement on Ocean Point "a mile from
Squirrel lsand,) is increasing and steamers touch
there daily.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-07-02
CON N ECTICUI.
Damage by Storm.

WATERBURY,, July l.. A terrible hail storm
struck Waterbury At o'clock this evening, and
did great damage to garden crops, and almost
ruined greenhouses. The servatores suffered
severely, hardly pane Of glass escaping. There
is not . whole skylight in the city. The hail
stones as large as butternuts. and the ground
was white them and strewn with leaves and twigs.
are badly washed.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-07-02
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
TO rHE-
Daily Kenuebef journal.
LEW IS1'ON.
Railroad Accident.

LEWISTON, June 80. The night freight train
from Lewiston to Bangor, was thrown from the
track mile from Monmouth, at four o'clock this
morning, by the breaking Of an axle. Sixtee n
cars were thrown from the track, and ten badly
smashed, four going into the pond. The track
was torn up and rails, ties, pieces of cars and
goods were piled in great confusion. The Farm.
ington train was backed up from Leeds Junction
and took the passengers on the noon train from
Wsterville. A tramp stealing ride was in boz
car that ran into the pond, but he got out safe.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-07-02
KIT ERY.
Naval M alters.

PORTSMOUTH, July l. Orders have been re-
ceived to resume work in the navy yard to-mor-
row, when one hundred and seventy men will be
employed, principally on the Enterprise and
Speedwell, the latter vessel having just been Or
dered to get ready for active service. 1t is re-
ported on good authority that the Ticonderoga
will be fitted for after the above work is com.
pleted.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-07-02

Many friends in Portland. says the Press, will
be panied to learn that Mrs. C. T. Winchester,
wife Of Prof. Winchester of Wesleyan University,
Middletown, Conn, died in that city on Monday.
Mrs. Winchester was for several years teacher
in the schools Of Portland, where she was univer-
sally esteemed. Mrs. Winchester was buried in
Niddletown, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-07-02

The claim in equity of Mrs. Mahala, wife of
Harvey Chisam, Esq, against the city, for land
taken for street in 1872 and recommended to be
paid by w. II. Libby, Esq, in an elaborate report
now on file, written BY himself in 1875, as Alder
man and Chairman of the Committee on High
ways, has at last been paid by the Mayor, by
authority of the present city council
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-07-02

The proceeds of the concert on Friday evening
for the benefit of the st. John sufferers, amounted
to S6S.54, which sum has been paid over to the
Relief Committee. All participating in the enter
tanment volunteered their services. The rent of
the hall, printing. advertising etc, were all free
Mr.. E. McMurdie, the prime mover, and manager
OF the affair, entitled to great cedit for bring.
ing about this result.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-07-02
CONDENSED TELEGRAMS.

AT meeting of the republican county commits
sion at San Francisco. Friday. the federal brigade
was largely represented, despite the Presidents
anti-polticsl order.
0The coal beaker at ForestvilIe, Pa, was burned
Saturday morning, and is total loss Loss about
5000.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-07-02

VIRGINIA.
A Hard Customer

LrNcHBURG, July l. young man named
Mills, VINO killed young Smith neer Locust Grove
in Franklin Co., few weeks ago, killed three out
of five men who were trying to capture him, and
was himself killed by the two survivors.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-07-02
EASTPORT.
Death.

EAsTPoRT, July /. Hon. Robinson Of Perry, is
dead. He was one Of the first State Senators
when Maine was first admitted as State, and for
many years q leader in town affairs and promi-
nent in Eastern Maine. He was 81 years of age.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-07-02
PORTLAND.
Arrested.

PORTLAND, June 80. Bridget Hallaher who
came here from Yarmouth, was arrested this
morning for setting fire to the tenement houses
on Cotton street. There were forty people in the
two houses which were connected. The fire was
quickly extinguished.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-07-02
OHIO.
Hurricane.

CINCINNATI, July /. A terrific hurricane swept
through Central Ohio last night, doing considers
BILE damage to crops, fences and outbuidngs. In
some instances it caused more serious losses. A
number of dwellings in the course of the storm
were damaged. Springfield, Mt. Vernon, and
other smaller towns, suffered considerably.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-07-02
MASSACHUSETTS,.
Death.

BosToN, June 80. Myra, aged 9 years. daugh-
ter of Mrs. George W. Ph ips, Harrison Square
died from injuries received at the boiler explosion
on Silver Lake, Mrs. Phillips and Mrs. Orne'.
chances of death or recover, are nearly balanced
Drowned.
FITcHBURe, June 30. George McCrehsn, aged
9years, was drowned to-day while bathing in
Nashua river.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-07-02
CA NADIA.
Fatal Accident.

QUEBEC, June 80. A carriage containing Mrs.
Faulkenburg and two friends, crossing the bridge
over Montmorency river yesterday, when the
bridge gave way, precipitsting the party to the
bed of the stream aud killing Mrs. Faalkenburg
Her Companions escaped.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-07-02

BASE BALL.

At Hartford. Hsrvards s, Yales2
At Pittsburg, Alleghenys s, Fries 2.
At Syracuse, Stars Ii, Pbiladelphias 6.
At Lowell, Lowells T. Msnchesters 0.
At 81. Louis, st. LOUISE Chicagos l-postponed
to Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-07-02

desire good fitting truss, should 60 to PARTRIDGE
Drug Store, Augusta. where is the largest stocl
and variety in the State, and the requisite skill tt
give good ft. june29t tsw&w
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-07-02

Mr.. Hall, the artist of Belfast, whose works Of
art may be in many Of the homes 10 this city,
is painting the scenery at the new Town Hall in
Dexter. The Gazette says "Miss Hannah l..
Swan, of Augusta, who is assisting Mr.. Hall in
painting the scenery for the Oriental Dramatic
Company, is q talented artist. The drspery Dor.
der together with the other fixtures that are used
in connection and which she designed and is now
painting, give q very rich { feet to the stage"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-07-02
CALAIS.
Drowned.

CALAIS. July l. A man named Brown of East
port, brother of Warren Brown, fell overheard
from boat and was drowned yesterday, in Letoug
river, near st. George, n. D. Search is being
made for abe body
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-07-02

The Liverpool and London and Globe Insur-
ance Company, besides paying promptly their st.
John losses. amounting to about half million
dollars, subscribed five hundred pounds to the
lief fund. NJ. w. Fsrr is the agent for the Com
pauy in this city aud vicinity
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-07-02
CITY OF
AUGUSTA

June 80, 1877.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-07-02

4 despatch was received Thursday night, by
,te Superintendent of the granite works on Hur
icane Island, to suspend work on Saturday. All
tie men were discharged, accordingly. We have
hot learned the cause of this sudden order
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-07-02

Edward Belcher, Esq, attorney tlaw in Sac
raneuto, CAL, is spending his vacation in New
England, and is at the present time in Augusta
us the guest of Hon. VIM. L. johnson.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-07-02
RHODE ISLAND.
Arrested.

BosToN, June 80. John Csrberry, an ex-police-
man OF Lawrence. Mass, was arrested at Provi-
dence to-day, on = charge of bigamy, He has
wife and four children in Lawrence, and was
married last April to second wife, in Lynn, Mas.
sachusetts.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-07-02

The gentlemen composing the St. John Relic
Committee, are requested to meet at the Au gusts
Savings Bank on Monday, July I'd, to hear the
report of the subcommittee, and to make fns
disposition of the funds now in hand. A full at
tendance is very desirable.
Per order Of
II. s OsGooD, Secrtary. Chairman.