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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-01-25
vised statutes. Referred to the Judiciary Com.

vised statutes. Referred to the Judiciary Com.
mittee.
=, ny Mr. Brown of Observation-Disclosures of
m. u Orr for deed of lot of land. Refer
ed to the next legislature
by Mr.. acknowledgements of ]. II. Doug
lass aud ~ others of Upton, against the discontn-
uance OF bsh commissioners; Of Cyrus Morrill,
ana 10 others against the same. Referred to the
Committee Fisheries
BY MIR. Decentralization Of W. II. Whit
comoe and AZ others of Norway, against Jiscontin-
uance of the fish comm ssioners. Referred to the
Committee on Fisheries.
Ky MIR. CHASE of Bridgtou-Petition of Geo
Barnham, Jr., l40 others of th. State against any
change 10 the game laws. Referred to the Com
mittee on Legal Affairs.
by Mr.. Reconsideration of Edwin GRAY ct
as TO authorize towns and plantations to form
Insurance companies. Referred to the next legis
lature under the rule. .
BY Nj kIMBALL-Bil an act to amend Sec So,
CHAP IL OF the revised statutes, reaing to election
OF experimenting school committees. Referred 10
the Judiciary Committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-01-25

New lungs cannot he made BY medicines. or
the skill of physicians, but the old ones can be
strengthened and preserved by the use of Adam
son Botanic Balsam, cure cure for Coughs,
Colds, Asthma. and all diseases of the lungs.
Pr'ce % and 10 cents. jan l1-t&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-01-25

Regular cotvocaton of Jerusalem h. a. c.,
this afternoon at 2 o'clock. No work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-01-25

The State Prison had a large addition to its
members yesterday. The legislative committee
are paying the institution a visit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-01-25

Dcviue & Howard have the endorsement of the
following phi, sician.: G.. W. Martin, NJ. D.; w.
.. Hal, NJ. d &. L. Brickett, NJ. D., w. Bolan,
NJ d, Il. IL. lin, NJ. d., j. o. Webster, NJ. ID.
l.. d. Crooker, NJ. ID. cod. +tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-01-25

The best sleighIng Of the season. Look out and
keep right side up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-01-25

Chiblans and Chapped Hands, cured by the
application Of Forest Tar Save"
jan o. 7 & wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-01-25

Probably tc-nlght will be the last opportunity
afforded our citizens for attending a really first
class enter Iainment this season. The Barnabee
Concert Troupe, under the auspices of Seth Will
liams Post, G. A. r., appear this evening at
Granite Hall, AID all should attend
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-01-25
Notice.
Piano-Forte Tuning and Repairing.

Mr. George l.. DOdd, from Boston, will visit
Augusta and vicinity this week and next. (Subse-
gu nifty every month"; Work solicite and war
ranted in all cases. First class personal and Man.
ntacturers' reference Orders may be left at Frank
Pierce's and Horace Sorth's Bookstores, and with
Mis- Julia Clap, No. 81 Oak ST.
(Tuner and Manufacturer since 1851 n. Z. At.
lention paid IN the selection OF instruments for pur-
chaseIs. from the frst-class makers. jan2& t2w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-01-25

Eminent physicians endorse Adams on's Batonic
BaIsam as the safest and most eifectual remedy
Tor coughs, and colds, ever discovered. Sold by
Druggists and dealers at IS and IS cts.
jan n +&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-01-25

II you prescribe remedies yourself, see tina
they are effective and will do no harm "Fores
Tar preparations are of this character, for the
Throat aud Lungs. iaulO-lm+&w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-01-25

Musicale was held on Tuesday evening with
Miss Fuller. These entertain ments are highly ap-
preciated by those who have the pleasure of at
tending them. They are doing great deal to in
spire love of classic music in our city,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-01-25

The number Of sleighs and their occupants who
have been cspsized this winter, Is uncommonly
large. There Is no difficulty at all in taking til
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-01-25
lorat ann State Mems.

A little more snow.
The New York herald., 1877-02-11
THE ATTACK ON A COURT.
A GANG OF MOUNTED MEN BREAK Up THE
TRIAL OF AN ILLICIT DIsTILLER.

4 GANG OF MOUNTED MEN BREAK Up THE
TRIAL OF AN ILLICIT DIsTILLER.
HExDERsoNvMLE, n. c.. Feb. 3, 1871
bloody dfacul,y occurred at the Blue House,
miles from this place. yesterday afternoon. While
United States Comm ssioner Morris was conducting
preliminary investigation o a charge OF Illicit dislng
against Walker Newman notorious distiller OF Polk
county North Carolina, band OF desperadoes, armed
10 the tecth rode up and commenced nring on the
officers. The widest confusion ensued At tho first
fire Commissioner Morris leaped through the window
at single bound leaving the officers Of his court TO
take OF themselves. Thomas Harkins, one OF the
deputy marshas, made gallant stand, and though
~ uV SanserousIy wounaing James Fisher ono Of Inc
notorious Fisher brothers, whose very name
has inspired terror through The western western re-
gions OF North Carolina. +. n. Merro, an
other deputy marshal. seeing that the odds were
overwhc Inn ngy against them, lied for his lie, closely
nrcd at him, only one, towever, taking effect The
wound not serious, however, but his escape was
considered miraculous When Hawkins iell Walker
severely wounded him about the head Then, with
yells and curses, the gang rode OF leaving tho sense
ground. Both the wounded men were taken to the
house, whore tney received medical attendance
nss e Sers
last night with the County Sheriff for tho scene OF
trouble but by this time the raiders are probably At
safe distance Walker Fisher. the leader OF the gang
Is desperate character and Tor mouths he has deted
tne utmost Efforts Of the officers to arrest him.
The haunts OF the gang arc in the mountains OF
North and South Carolina, the counties OF Polk and
Henderson being border counties between the two
States Over 100 Illicit dslileries are in full blast in
these mountains. and the proprietors are so thor
oughy organized that they boldly challenge the off,
GERS OF the law In the last campaign they gave TIL
den jealous support, and since the election boldly
announce that under tho new administration they are
entitled to make the "crooked" without license or
authority. Tho revenue force Is entirely inadequate
to suppress IT, and 1t Is as much as mans lilo is
worth TO venture the mountain iasiness OF these
desperadoes The murder OF revenue officials Is now
becoming thing Of frequent occurrence aud 50 great
s the terrorism that witnesses for tho government do
not dare to attend the trials against Illicit distiers
as the government Is too weak 10 protect them
The New York herald., 1877-02-11
HOW WILL DONOVAN VOTE?

Alderman Donovan - the representative OF the
Twelfth ward OF Brooklyn. He was elected on an in
dependent democratic sckct and Is now serving his
second term, being bis fourth year. Last fall des
perate struggle for the control Of the Common coun
q, was made by republicans The result OF the cleo
ton was received by the democrats as victory they
having elected thirteen Aldermen and the repuoi-
cans Twelve The Alderman Of the Fifth ward,
shannon, though an independent candidate,
cast his vote tue slated nominee OF the democracy
for President Of the Board Robert Black. OF the Fourth
ward but the representative Of the Twelfth has stead
lastly commended and voted that he Donovan Is en-
titled the Presidency Of the Common Council
Every nducement has been madc by hs party leaders
10 WOO him but he remains as 81 ub
born when he first declared in favor OF himself At
the last meeting OF the Common Council he
voted tor the republican nominee, Mr. Ray.
who would have been elected but for the
objection OF a republican Alderman, who cast his vote
Tor Fisher The Board Of Aldermen cannot organize
I'll either Donovan backs INTO the traces' or repub
lcan deserts his party. Public business s suffering,
though & may be that the taxpayer is saving on the
deadlock Tomorrow another effort TO organize the
Common Council will be made
The New York herald., 1877-02-11
LOUISIANA.

THE MEMoRIALIsTs NOT TO BE EXAMINED
CASHIER JoURDAN IN CONTEMPT.
WASHINGTON Feb. 10, 1877.
meeting Of the full Senate Committee on Privileges
md Elections held to-day. The memorial OF some
orty bankers merchants and clcrgymen o! LOUISIANA
which was presented TO the Senate on February by
Senator salisbury and referred to this committee was
salIed up BY Senator Howe, who asked the committee
70 subpoena as witnesses to testify before the Senate
Louisiana Committee all the persons who had signed
the above mentioned memorial
The proposition of Senator Howe was strongly op-
posed by the democratic members OF the committee,
pu the ground OF the memorallss not being able to
pwcar from personal knowledge TO all the charges con-
,ained in the memorial " was finally decided not 10
issue the subpGnas.
Tho committee directed Senator Mitchell 10 report
Conrad N. Jourdan cashier OF the Third National
Bank OF New York. 10 the Senate as being IN con-
Tempt The grounds for this action are as iolows:-
On February subpoena was issued directing Jourdan
10 appear b,ore the committee with an abstract %
nis books showing the accounts Of Samuel J. Tilden
" T. Peltou and Abrum s. Hewitt during the late po-
Etical campaign up TO the Let Of February 1877
Mr. Jourdan has not obeyed the summons. and conse-
luent,y II was decided TO report him for contempt
The New York herald., 1877-02-11
SPORTS AT GILMoRE's GARDEN.

Three rot;ng matches. . srot against time.
colored fat mems loot and iadies' nat race were
The attractions offered Al Gimores Garden last even
ing The drst match. scr $3.50, mile heats. best
three IN I'VE. was ,olerably well contested one be-
tween Harvey. Pat Lynch and Jennie Moore; she
other entries thrce in number. being merely "hiliug
Pat Lynch was the :avorte In the pools before tho
race and Harvey Inc the neld, but after
the arst heat Harvey took nrst place. jennie Moore
showed good qualities. and though she won but a
single heat II was the opinion OF many that she was
In point OF TACT the best horse Of the lot The record
race for 5000, two miles and repeat, was won by
Harry against Bay Frank. Tho third was quite we'll
contested match FOR s400 mile heats best three In ave-
The entries were Bon Thompson, Doubtful and ben.
Ben Thompson was evidently the iavorite, though
be had advantage in the pools over his competitors
In the Trotting Race against time tor $3.50 by Myron
Perry. equal Pilots time 2S5>s three trials, time
was the iavorite In the pools and camc
out winner, s:a7 being the best the As.
pirant could show up. The Ladies' Flat Race
was as enough The colored tat mons race was not
amusing as il ought TO have been. There we're ninc
starters about three OF whom entitled rank
members OF the fat fraternity. One gave OUT CON-
pleteiy In the lrst heat the winner was charlcs
Gordon.
The New York herald., 1877-02-11
HAND BALL AND RACKETS.

large number Of those Interested In the pleasant
pastimes oi hand ball and rackcts gathered Al Nc.
Quades court No. 4o4 Madison street, yesterday AFTER
noon witness the events arranged for the occasion
Tho Grst and most noteworthy was match at hand
bali between Messrs. 7. Curray. OF New York, and j.
Murray, OF Troy. against Messrs. J. Manly and X.
Carlin, Of Now York. II was the best three in 1--WE
games and the victory after close struggle fell TO
the former.
Cursay ana Murray .......'...si ~ - ~ St-St
Manly and Carlin ............l Il ~ Il ~ --s5
Several games OF American rackets were also de.
cided the most important being that 0y Messrs.
W White and J. Cooper against Messrs Murray and
" Ryan. The stipuations were that the best 10 1--WE
games should be awarded purse OF $50 Much Of
the play was very crcdtahle. though the honors wcrc
carried on by Messrs. White and Cooper Tue former
OF these gentlemen IN the last game made as hne
"return" as was ever witnessed m the court.
White aud Cooper ......... 12 10 IL Is l5--G1
Ryan and Murray. ........ 10 10 ~ iV-ou
On Tuesday next, 18th INST, Mr.. r. NcQuade,
champion handba player Of this city, will undertake
the dnicu, task o. playing the two experts. J. Manil
Joseph Sheridan the best Of seven games for va
uabc prize. Play viii commence AZ TWO r. II.
The New York herald., 1877-02-11
THE REPORTED LETTER FROM
TOR TOT JUDGE MILLER.
NEw YORK, Feb. Q, 1877.

NEW YORK. Feb. O. 1871
TO the EDITOR OF THE HERALD
Every Tom cat IN Berlin aud his wife, wher un-
oppressed with family cares can look al the Kaiser.
Everybody and his grandmother can write letter TO
Judge Miller The journalist cares as little for the one
fact as the other. and bearing this Presidential
contest he must necessarily consign an efusion OF
Judge Banser or Of any other gentleman oi
merely local prominence to the oblivion OF the
crowd Blu. In accordance with the tenor
OF the joint OF Mcssrs Ballnger and
Jack in the HxRALD OF to-day, the formers unusual
course IN enforcing his points IN casual discussion oy
quoting himself may be accounted tor by the pride
that he may have lelt in The eminent position OF his
relative and correspondent, though In that case
couple Of lines should have answered his purpose as
we'll as the whole letter. Perhaps this would account
for his using emphasis the name and position
OF Judge Miller as impress thcm indelibly upon my
memory while he may have lightly esteemed and
neglected the all.important proposition. Or may "
not be in part that from natural modesty he
concca.ed the real authorship OF able
an cpstles am by means destitute ofthe journal.
istic instinct whicE appreciates the value OF matter
cannot quite now m,sook to- for ''from" The
substantial accuracy OF my recolecuons IN any thhg
that nave gwen the public has never been ques-
tioned before but fully and freely accept the expla-
nation. with all that the JOINT note implies, and thus
close subject which ceases TO be OF public importance
EDWIN A. CCRI.EY.
The New York herald., 1877-02-11
BANK SUSPENSION.

THE IRON MOUNTAIN CITY BANKING COMPANY
IN FINANCIAL EMBARRASSMENT.
IpY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
louisville, Pa, FeD 10, 1877.
Not little surprise and great deal Of tismay
pccas,oued hero this morning BY the appearance
The doors Of the Mountain City Banking Company Of
the following notice.
In consequence OF the large withdrawal Of deposits
during the past few months the directors OF this
confident that there will DO no loss to depostors. Time
only being required TO convert tho asset&
BY order OF the Board.
A few individuals have known for ten days OF the
shaken condition OF this bank, but the general public
were IN utter ignorance on the subject and tho sus-
pension mad all the effect OF sudden aud unexpected
blow.
Coming as IL does on tlUs heels OF the suspension
and wreck of the Miners Trust Company, by which
The working classes lost 81 0O0 000 this suspcn
SION has caused general distrust OF banks one % OF
bank nexty and people have been giving vent freeiy
to their want OF 1aith IN other institutions. II s
CLAIMED that since the individual coal operators"
were swallowed up by the Reading Coal ana Iron Com
pauy there have been too many banks In the county
The suspension to-day viii no, tall heavily on the
working classes. rs they were not depositors In this
bank.
HERALD representative admitted into the
bank th is morning and found present about dozen
gentlemen, with troubled countenances, who readily
furnished rougn statement OF the condition OF the
Insulation. They deposltors $50, ,000 and other
banks $4,000, while their bills payable amount 10
SIS, 900. In addition to this they have mortgage
debt Of 5000 making a total Of s166. 400
Tho assets are Bills discounted and considered
good. S9S, 500; 200 shares Pennsylvanian Railroad
Company stock $1,000 mortgages. $500 and real
estate, $4,000. or total OF Sls0, 900.
In addition TO The claimed $25, 600 surplus la
biues, tho bank holds $40 0J0 OF guarantee notes on
unpaid stock which has beer pledged Tor payment OF
deposits.
SUPPOSED BE PRospERiSG
The bank was iucor porated IN 1871 with capital oil
s1O0 OOv OF which $50 600 was paid 10. To all appear
spces II did an excellent business and has paid each
wear sem-annuaI dividends OF ten per cent IL has
inst line building in the centre oil the town
which is placed in the list OF assets at $4,000
The New York herald., 1877-02-11
HEAVY LOSSES BY A BANK.
ruREE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS OF Ac-
cuMuIATEp SAVINGS SWEPT AWAY.

ruREE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS OF AC-
cuMu1ATED SAVINGS SWEPT AWAY.
fDY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.
HARTFORD Conn, Feb 10, 1877.
The discovery of The heavy losses by the Farmers
and Mecnanics' National Bank Of this city, owing to
ioans by It's President weak securities, has been
sn,,swed by the resignation or the President John G.
Tracy. ana the cashier, James L. Chapman, which
rere today accepted by the directors Vice Pres-
aent Henry Keney Will act as President temporarily
Tss of3c,ei investigation BY Bank Commissioner
Nyeatt 10 ret Ia progress, and no evidence has been
d,scovercd showing that the bank VIII suffer greater
loss thap that oil Us surplus. $500 oOO
- ARRksr or rHk BANK OFFICERS
Tne examnation OF Bank Examiner Mygatt has
caused developments which led this afternoon 10 Tue
srrost by the United states Marshal Of President
,rrncy aud Cashier Chapman the former Tor
- l.sy ,sxccanor 10 faisiiying The bank accounts
- shat the large Deficiencies from over.
sS.os and Door loans without tho knowledge or
h. directors were covered up; aud the cashier ior
shsgxcrncut OF 81 500 Both Officers were brought ne-
80. ss In,ssd States Com mss0ner anu gave bonds !or
sS.,r snpssrspce osfore United States Court lhe
Sssclosure causes much SORROW a. wen IS erea' asson
.sh men II, All circles here as the fresueh au casnic
nave borne excellent characters ano vsen nc. ~ VIZ
S,.hcst esiinaticn by all The motive o. MT llacy 10
s,ng such large amounts nsunicient security IS
n Ienr as IL docs yet appear tnat - mas @
sIy prohted by loans II - saia tno ~
been very adroitly concealed from my DAnA "A~"S
s1r % .nS Ssnt a abe TO meet all ts Liabilities nnd WI
ess under tho charge OF Ar pewey' wmo
q ~ ead ns slocknoldsr aud director - we - WV
pressdeut
The New York herald., 1877-02-11
A GRAVE JOKE.

Mr. Joseph Congdon OF Shelter Island, advertscs to
nav reward Of $50 for the discovery OF the persons
who carried away his fathers bones This advertise
ment gave for considerable conjecture. and
6nay to sensational stories Of the robbng OF grave
yard desecraon, &c. The facts appear 10 be these
Mr. Congdon' died and was buried at Lebanon,
Conn. about afty years ago. Mr. Congdon. who is a
w,dowar without children decided To remove his
atner's bones 10 the island He, therefore, went 10
Lebanon last TALL and dug up the supposed
remnants OF his iathers body, consisting OF skull,
the arm bones and fragm These he put into
= ca pdlc box and taking them under his arm, put
them In his room where they remained awaiting
burial One Saturday night. while the family were
awav from home the entered and the box or
bones taken AN l. as supposed buried by some Of the
young men Of the village, doubtless as q lark MI
Congdon, however, considers II u grave JOKE
The New York herald., 1877-02-11
OUR COMPLAINT BOOK.

pIGo1sH TREATMENT OF LADIES IN THE CARS.
New YORK, Feb 9, 1877.
To THE EDITOR THE HERALD
Are our American men deterorating? or do they,
from travelling SO much foreign countries and
ing the pigg.sh treatment extended TO women pub
lie conveyances. particularly by the English take en-
couragemani bolster their courage and say, too
'.thc mine, I've paid for IT," and "a woman has
no right 70 enter conveyance whom Is FULL and use
like arguments that have been worn threadbare and
are SO extremely manly and high tonedy Is there q
man living who claims 10 have brains who does not
know that perfectly healthy woman cannot stand
any length OF time though she may walk all day?
Also the OF her dress, she Is unable
to and support herself by the straps IN the pub
lie conveyancesY Also is there q man IN the commu-
nifty who would retain his seat and see any female
member OF his family standY or who would not feel
Just indignation upon the announcement from one OF
them they had beeu subjected TO the torture
for short distance? saw, few days since, three
and fainting before she obtained a
seat that a long time before she fully recovered
What made II moro aggravatng was, TWO negroes
stodly retained their places, as well as number OF
white men, aud saw these ladies' unaccustomedt TO the
position they occupied, grow faint and weary. THIS
morning a alter four ladies' had vacated their
seats lat tme) TOUR men hastily secured them,
leaving ladies standing trying 10 keep on their
feet by leaning against the side OF the door, where they
continued to be, as they had been Tor long time,
rolled and pusEed nearly or their feet repeatedly Shall
IenumcraIe other Instances that witness and expert
ence every days Their name Is legion. LEX.
The New York herald., 1877-02-11
COLONEL JOHN 0'MAHONY.
Died February Z. 1871,
agec IS years

FLORAL OFFERINGS
Towards evening handsome harp Of white roses.
standing about feet high, was presented by gen.
tlemaE who boan IN the same neighborhood a.
O'Mahouy II bears the simple inscription. '.Rest :"
There have been ordered by the Council OF the Fcnan
Brotnerhood two very large and handsome pieces,
which will be completed tomorrow morning Ono.
which Is 20 placed at the head OF tho colin, Will
consist Of cross about feet high and reclining
harp, With broken strnga This VIII bear the words,
"His country claims her own ~a oe composSd o. %
stand on the foot OF The coin Will be large reclining
anchor, and viii be inscribed 'OMahony at rest"
FUNERAL ARRAyGEMENra
The Military Committee have received reports from
the Sixty-n,nth regiment, the Sixty-ninth reg.
iment veteran Corps the Irish Legion the Irish Brig
ade the Irish Volunteers the Newark Hibernian
Rifles aud the ''Honor" Guards OF Brooklyn NO tor
NAL report has been made 10 the COMMITTEE on CIVIC
Bodics' By any society," but IL 10 expected that be-
SIDES the Fenians the Clan Gael, the ST. Paricks
Mutual Alliance and many temperance societies will
participate In the funeral parade on Tuesday. The
members Of the Ninety ninth regiment, N.G. S.NY.,
which O'Mahony raised and commanded, Will meet TO-
day. the armory OF the Sixty nnh AZ three o'clock
p NJ, TO take appropriate ACTON regarding MS death.
THE RENDEZVOUS
The rendezvous OF the societies attending the fu-
neral will be At No. 295 Third The procession
will form at A. NJ. on Tuesday, on lwenty-thrd
street. right resting Sixth avenue and Will proceed
down sixth avenue 10 the church AZ Sixteenth street.
thence by Sixteenth street 10 Broadway, BY broadway
and Canal street to pier No. 40 North River.
TIR DELgGArIoS
The Fenian Council and JOINT committee appointed
yesterday afternoon delegates 10 take charge OF the
body on the voyage, DR.. D. Nuicahy, chairman; (;
Colonel N. j. kavauagh, Sixty-nlnth regiment ana
Messrs George Smith and j. Barry who VIII represent
the Fenian Brotherhood Some others will be ap-
pointed by other Irish organizations.
TOKENS RESPECT.
Colonel Kavanagh issued yesterday general order
TO the the order for prac-
tice drill 18th inst, IN respect 10 the memory
OF John O'Mahony He also orders his men 10 parade
in full uniform on the morning OF the funeral The ST.
Patrcks Mutual Alliance passed resolutions expressive
Of regret tor John OMahony and Of admiration Tor his
efforts as patriotic rishman. As general desire tor
some lasting model OF the features Of the deceased
leader was desired handsome plaster cast taken
yest terday by Nr, s. j. O'Kelly