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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-15
The French Agitation.
OPINIONS ON THE NEW CABINET,
President MacM ahon's Message.

PARIS, December IA. The Dufaure ministry q
gazetted 10 day. The Constitutional, Journal de.
Debats, Seicle and Nix Neuvme Secle entirely
approve OF the new cabinet and congratulate the
country upon the termination of the crisis.
The Repubique Franchise and Rappel admit
the cabinet Is composed Of moderate but sincere
publicans, but point out that it must be judged
by its works and insist on guatantees.
LONDON, December IA. A Paris despatch says :;
"The message from the President is short, and
Will give every satisfaction to the majority. The
whole budget of 1878 will be voted before the
chambers separate. Great and general satsfac-
ton prevails at this termination of the crisis"
VERSAILLES. December IA. The message of
Mac Manon was read IN both chambers this after
noon. Ii states the election OF Oct. ii affirmed
aflesh the confidence OF the country in republi-
can Institutions. In order to obey parliamentary
rules, | have formed cabinet selected from both
chambers, composed OF men resolved to defend
and maintain these Institutions by sincere exer-
else of constitutional laws. The interests of the
country imperatively demand the crisis through
which passing shall be set at rest. and de-
mand with no less force that 1t shall not be
nuwed. The exercise Of the right of dissolution
is IN effect nothing but supreme consultation be-
fore judge from whom there is no appeal, and
could not be established a system OF govern
ment. | believed it my duty to exercise this
right, and conform myself TO the reply of tn.
country.
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BLAINE AND COMPILING.
Reconciliation Between The
Two Senator's.

WASHINGTON, December IA. II is an interest
ing fact that MIR. Blaine would have been chair
man of Conkling's committee on Mexican Affairs
and that too by the desire of the latter, If his i'll
health had not previously determined him to be
absent from Washington for rest during the Holt
days.
The long existing differences between these gen.
tlemen encouraged the opinion that Mr.. Blaine
would be quite likely to support the Presidents
New York nominations, notwithstanding his hos
tilty to several features of the policy of the adj
ministraiion. Instead Of taking this course, how
ever, he took the very opposite, at an opportune
stage OF the conflict, and made a strong impress
sion upon the feelings Of the New York senator
by what the latter considered generous, gallant
bearing. Without any solicitation from any source
or any intmation of intention he warmly es-
poused the cause of Collector Arthur and declared
that the reforms in the furihersnce of which
be WAS ostensibly to be removed were the recon-
mendstons of the collector himself made semi
annually for years past and regularly pigeon holcd
by the department.
The contest being ended Conkling expressed 10
q senator his admiration of the conduct of Blame,
when tue NIce-Piesident came to consider the
composition OF the committee to be appointed un.
DIR The resolution moved by Con- king on Mexican
Ielatlous the latter, mindful Of the usage which
would place him al the head of the committee, and
mindful also Of the fact thai the Name senator
had sounded on the first alarm in July last, at
Woodstock, concerning the dangers of q war with
Mexico, requested a senatorial friend to invite
Blame to take the place OF chairman, Offering
himse II 10 ask his appointment by tie Vice Presi-
dent.
The ofrer was communicated to the Maine Sem
ator, who received 1t IN the spirit of trankness
which prompted it, but was Obliged to decline the
invitation IN consideration of the state of his
health and need vi rest.
1t seems generally considered, in view of these
facts, that The twelve years ieud between these
two gents is at an end.
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POLITICAL NOTES.
A CAUCUS OF THE REPUBLICAN,
SENATOR'S.
The Democrats Vote q Series of
Investigations.

WASHINGTON. December H.. The republican
senators 10 day held a caucus, TO receive the re-
port of their committee appointed to investigate
the alleged reasons for the change in the office of
the sergeant alarms The committee su admitted
the testimony taken by them, but made no
ommendaton on the subject. After considerable
discussion, adjourned until tomorrow, without
action.
The Ways and Means committee this morning
decided recomme nd the adoption by the House
of Glover resolution giving authority % large
number of standing committees to make such in
vestigations they may deem proper in regard
to the administration by public officers, of all the
various branches and offices of the executive de-
paftments of the government.
Foi this purpose 1t is proposed that the follow
ing named committees shall have full power to
take testimony and send for persons and papers,
at their own discretion, Without being Obliged to
AK for authority in any special case from the
House Indian Affairs, Military Affairs, Pablic
Lands, Public Buildings and Grounds aud the va
nous committees on Expenditures in the Depart
ments oil Justice State, War, Navy, Interior and
the similar committee on Expenditures for Public
Buildings.
A favorable report on the resolution was order
ed by strict party vote
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A bill was introduced by Quinn to fix the pay of
letter carriers,
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Singleton explained the report Of the coussrspc

Singleton explained the report Of the conference
COMMITTEES on the deficiency appropriation bill
he explained the difference between the two
Houses was sl7l 900. and the commIttes on the
mands of the Senate committee
Eden ssid ine House yielded everything to the
demands OF the Senate, and the comm ittee had
yielded the balance, and he therefore moved 10
lay the report on the table.
Finally the discussion closed. and the renort of
the conferences committee was agreed to without
yeas or nays.
The bill now goes to the President for his sig
nature.
The Paris exposition bill was taken up. and the
senate amendments concurred 10.
Al O'Clock there was Q movement on the re-
publican side OF the House for an adjournment
and an opposition to it on the democratic side
growing out OF desire to have reported and act
vestlgat on ofdepartments.
The yeas and nays we're called on Q motion 10
adjourn, and 1t was voted down by strict party
division.
The business on the Speakers table having been
resumed and disposed of, Wood, chairman Of the
committee on ways and means, sent to the clerks
desk aresoution on which he moved the previous
question.
Butler, Hale and other republican members i'm
medlstely rose to make points of order that the
| committee on ways and means had no right 10 re-
port at any time.
The Speaker decided that under the rule that
committee could report at any time for commit
ment.
Wood insisted on having his resolution read,
and AFTER some parliamentary dsputation the
Speaker ordered it read.
1t instructs the several committees having in
charge matters relating to Indian naval or militia
~ affairs. postotces, public lands, &C., to inquire
into any errors abuse frauds In the sdministra-
tion OF the laws affecting such branches of the
pubic service, with power to send for persons and
papers, and sit during the recess.
Hale suggested that the clause for sending for
persons and papers be omitted, and then there
would be no objection to the resolution.
Wood-To omit that part of the resolution
would render it entirely imperative 90 far o. the
coming three or four weeks were concerned. 1t
would act as an entire veto of the whole purpose.
After long discussion on the points of order. the
question came down first on Congei's motion TO
go into committee of the whole the private cal
endar.
Holding that motion in reserve as strong back
ing for dilatory notions the republicans at $50
commenced hllibusterng tactics with motion by
rage Tor adjournment, on which the yeas and
nays we're ordered
Then a motion by Hale to re consider the vote
ordering the yeas and nays.
Then a motion by Butler to lay the motion to
reconsider on the table.
1t was on this latter motion that the first vote
was taken by yeas and nays.
The republicans under the lead of Butler de-
clined voting, as to show the absence Of quo
rum, when under the rule nothing is in order but
motion for a call of the House and a motto to
adjourn.
After several votes were taken by ayes and
noes the House at 7.20 adjourned.
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Marine News.

The sch. Frances Hatch of Rockland, from
Rondout for Boston. with a cargo of cement,
came ashore near Station IL yesterday forenoon.
She is now full of water and will probably be a
total loss. She was boarded by boats from the
life saving. station and her crew taken off
The schooner Volant, from Ea>tpot, loaded
with hya and wood, mistook Gloucester harbor,
yesterday morning, aud in running in went ashore
on Pavilion beach. 1t was thought She could get
off easily, but she now lays fan of water. The
potatoes have been discharged, A Tug boat has
been at work, but cannot get her off on account
of the low tile. A southeast storm would proha-
bly, wreck her.
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Fire.
NEW DIRK.


NEW YORK December IL. The Tribune says 4:
The members of the committee elected by Tie
Union League club, las. night, are friends OF
ConkLg, and ran against committee composed
oil friends OF Hayes. The former was headed by
ex-Gov Morgan, the latter by Benz. X. Phelps.
Parade.
5000 people were present at the military bouffe
parade of the 18th ies lment, at Brooklyn, last
night, A large number vi army and navy officers
were present. 1t was the most extensive military
affair ever seen here.
Personal.
President Hayes informs the agent of the New
England press that he Will not make any speech
at the New England dinner, to morrow night.
Secretary Evarts says If he makes any remarks
they will De imprompIu.
Frauds
1t appears that the co.lec ton agency of Watson
j. llildrelh x GO. has victim zed merchants here
and elsew here some 100000. Their embezzie-
ment and flight, II Is stated, has led mefchanls TO
more closely scrutlnlze the responsibility Of smi-
lar institutions.
RumOr.
There are rumors of new telegraph company
to build lines from Washington to different parts
of the county, ON a cash basis.
Insurance Matters.
The Mail states on au ihorty, that the Guaranty
Fire ms Co. will close up its affairs some time IN
January.
Impeachment.
District Attorney Phelps has filed charges
against Police Justice Duffy, Tor his impeach-
ment.
Temperance.
The board Of aldermen to-day adopted resolu-
lions condemning the raid now going on against
liquor sellers. They cali ON the mayor to NOAH.
nate any respectable dem. to nil l.. H. uaiets
place and the board will promise 10 confirm the
nomination.
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Monument Fair,


The present preliminary movement in regard
to soldiers monument in this city, argue success
A Monument association was formed last evening,
which will have charge of the matter, but all par
ties will work to carry forward the enterprise. A
grand Fair for raising funds for the movement
will begin at Granite Hall on Tuesday evening,
Jan. 18th, and continue as long as the people
have any money to spend for the object. For
entainment, there will be addresses, dramatic and
musical performances, etc. All religious societies,
and other organizations and orders will each have
a table, or department, which they may conduct
and arrange according to their own taste and
skill, thus giving the good people of the city an
opportunity to vie with each other in the good
work. Refreshments will be served, and supper
provided. A monument is wanted that will cost
$4,000; it is hoped to raise two-thirds Of this
amount by the Fair.
We publish the list of committees for the Fair,
that all may know the tasks assigned them:
Executive Committee.-Eri Wills, c. b. Nor.
ton, q. L. Haskell.
Stage Committee.-C. E. Nash, L. B. Hill, IL.
F.Blinchard, q. A. Robertson, ID. NJ Watt, Geo.
+. Davies j. .. Webster, T.. McMurde.
Hall Committee.-Ge W Jones, z. o. Vickery,
l.. +. Besl', j. Is. Dyer, }. A. Jones.
Ladies.-Mr,. J. NJ, ller, j. S. Hobbs, T. F.
Lsdd, l.. Is. ill, Miss ii. F. Rowe, Mrs. 4. +.
Beal,, q. p. Haskell, 5. w. Lane, j. w. Rowe,
s. NJ. Boyinston, En Wills. F. b. smith, q. A.
Barker, IL. +. Blanchard. l.. w. Neal. Miss
Greeuleaf, Mrs. Il. +. Brickett, Mrs. q. A. Cony,
{. b. Cunningham, r. q. oliver. j. ii. Dolli-
yer, A. +. Emery, G. w. Pillsbury. Andrew
Ward, c. f. rIbbttts, +. .. Vickety, j. A. Jones,
j. Is. Dyer, &. Z. Hunt, q. f. Davies, &. E. Ma
so u. Z. Chadbourne, Z. B. Morton. ii. L.
Morse, ID. NJ. Watt, c. Churchill, Otis Pierre,
J. l.. Colcord, Chas. Tompkins, F. 5. Severance,
ID. L. Neal W. ii. Reed, III. owen, G. +. Nash,
Miss Katie Rowe, Mrs. Frank Farrar, Alfred
shaw, W. b. Hunt, }. w. Clapp, ID. l.. Allen,
+. o. Waid, j. ID. Robbins, q. +. Macomber.
Committee ON Tabes.-Mrs. n. A. Quint, j..
S. Hobbs, Fri Wills, l.. Is. Hill, Nj. ). Moul-
ton, &. A. Barker, f. b. Smith, Chester Weber
Committee on Antiquarian supper.-Mrs. &. Is.
Cunningham. III. F. Blanchard, l.. b. Hi, +. b.
Sn ih, ID. r. Neal.
Music Committee.-J. ID. Myrick, C. c. Hunt.
Alien Partridge, T. +. Lsdj, A. ID. Ward.
COMMITTEE on Printing. Howard Oven.
ReiIeshmeut Committee.-J. III. Deliver, J..
W. RUweil, l.. W. Neal, NJ. S. Moulton.
Committee on Designs for Monument.-D NJ
Watt, ". H. Turner, Otis Pierce
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lineage, DecemDer Ats 1871
FLOUR-Extra spring ~ z5a5 IS.
WHEAT-No.2 spring l0Ska- cash; leSkA
iOs]s December. lCs alOe5x January: No. l0.--a;
lo?.; rejected, 9ihs.
COKN-No. mixed. 434 sash 43k: Dec, 49,;
Jan a..
OATS p &C sash: IS Dec; 25c Jan.
RYE-No. ,, So C.
BARLEY-No.2 spring, a6iAc.
PORK - Cash Ii Is all So, Jan, IL to-.
Dec, IL So.
LARD Cash 775- cash: 775-a7 TN. Dec.
Jan. MA.
BULK MEATS-Shoulders, 41saskc; short rib
sides, SKA &C.; short clear rib, 6ha g.
WHISkEY-Western, l 0as.
tREIGHrS-Corn to Buualo, 3sc.; wheat do
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STATE NEWS.

Frank Buck, Esq, Of Orland, has been quite
extensively engaged in raising blood stock during
the past few years. His favorites are the Ayr
shires, and he has now some fine animals on his
farm. He has been very ca reful 10 his selections
and claims to have excellent milk stock. He late
ly sold his bull "Humpssl" to the State College ct
Oropo. THIS suimal is said to be one Of the best
10 the State. He presented the fine bull "Ralph"
to the the State Reform School laAt spring. Good
stock should be encouraged. Is We have mech that
is poor.-[Ellsworth American.
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BANGOR.
An Outrage.

BANGOR, December IA. On Sunday last COM
plant was made that one Thomas Kiley, married,
and Mike Mahoney, had outraged the wife of a
Frenchman named Jenno. The police arrested
Mahoney on Monday, but have been searching
for Riley without success until to-day, when he
was captured at the house Of friend. The men
were arr.gned and ordered 10 recognize in the
sum of $4,000 each. Failing to furnish sureties
they were committed for tlial.
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CALIFORNIA
POLITICAL.


The statement telegraphed by the six Chinese
companies TO President Hayes, that $50 of their
countrymen were assaulted by roughs, msltrested
and robbed on landing from the river steamer.
and no interference by the police, is not con.
hrmed.
An inquiry shows no such incident occurred.
There are number OF youngsters who band
about the city front and occasionally, when an op-
portnnity offers, throw stones at the Cinnamon
landing and going up town. Such occurrence
took plAck last Saturday night. The policemen
chased them away. 1t is believed this was mag
nifed into the story telegraphed to the Presi.
dent.
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FROM The Christian Union, Aug. %, 1877
"A valuable horse of the writer's was kicked on
the hook. Swelling and lsmeness ensued, render
ing the animal nearly worthless. We were adj
vsed to try Giles Liniment, and are gratlfied to
say it acted like charm. About two inches of
bone came away, the sore healed up and the lame
ness and swelling are fast disappearing.
HENRY WARD BEECHER, }
LYMAN ABBOT, HDifo"s'
Send postal card for pamphlet containing full
information to DocroR GILES, 46l Sixth Avenue,
Ny.
F. w. Kinsman, Agent. oct6- teod&wly
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FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL,
New York Money Market.
EVENING REPORT.

NV Yors. December IL. lsI7.
Money loaned at SAG Ger cent. on call. Foreign
exchange weak; 4.s2A4 a4Sl- for sixty days,
and ass as5I demand. told opened at ;OSk
and closed al io21l. Borrowing rates --osoa5 per
cent. and dat, and carrying rate 2a6-. Clearings
a2d,soo 100. Custom receipts sI4j,a0C. Treasury
iisbursed. &l43 $50 interest, tl3!.0D0 for bondsI
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Manchester Locals.


We regret to learn that George Burnham Of
Manchester, is seriously i'll with pulmonary dis
ease, and fears are entertained by his friends that
he will not recover. Mr.. Burnham, until his pres
ent sickness, was employed AS foreman by the Hal
lowell Granite Co. al their stone sheds in Halo
WELL The loss of his services are severely felt
by the Company, as he was very skilled work
man and an excellent foreman.
We learn that on last Monday night, Mrs
Brann of Baileyvie, Winthrop, being aroused by
the grooming of her husband, arose from her
bed, lit her lamp, and found him dead in his bed,
he having died while she was in the act of light
ing the lamp. Mr.. Brann had been well the day
before, and had followed his usual employment in
the factory.
A school meeting was held in the Outlet dis
trict on Saturday evening, and the job of build
ing the new school house was bid off to Hal o.
well parties at $500. II is to be hut in thor
ough and workmsnlike manner, all the materials
are to be first class, and when built will be the
best school house in town. The old school house
has been removed, and in the future will be util-
lied as a hen house. There is only one of the
old school houses now remaining in town. These
old land marks of our forefathers are fast disap-
pearing, and long the old fashioned red school
house will be thing of the past
new kind of tramp has appeared in Man
chester. He is one who has plenty Of money to
pay his way and asks no favors Of anybody.
We heartily wish that oil trsmps were of this vari
city.
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NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
Daily Kennshrr journal.
WATERVILLE.
Poultry Show.

WArERvILnE December a. The second annu-
al exhibition Of the Central Maine Poultry Asso
citation, which opened at Fail field Wednesday Of
this week, closed Friday. The entries were larg-
er and of better class Of poultry than last year,
but not SO large variety. The attendance was
not so large as last year, but under the efficient
management of the Association can but be sue
cessful
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CONDENSED TELEGRAMs.

1900 laborers in the Brooklyn pottery works
have struck for higher wages.
John E. Potts, found starved to death ia . base
ment in Brooklyn, proves to be worth nearly
$50, 900.
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SOUTH CAROLYN
Bribery.

NEW YORK. December a. A Columbia, S. c.,
despatch says the legislature will investigate the
charges that d. T. Corbn frsudulently applied
$2S 900 of the publics money in brides to secure
his election to the United States Senate.
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loraI ann State Nems.

Leighton, Scrutou & Co. open to-day large
assortment Of ladies' portemonaies and shopping
bags, at prices that will ensure quick sales.
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SAC'tD.
Suspensions.

BIDDEFoRD. December a. All departments of
the York Mills except the machine shop, are now
closed, owing to the fie, Which destroyed the dye
house and engine house. ProbaLl 500 operatives
will be out Of work fer ten days or more.
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Alex. rockingham & Co.. Brokers, IL Wall St.,
New York, make investments ranging from Fifty
Dollars upwards, which frequently pay from five
to 20 times the amount invested. Their "Weekly
Financial Report contai ming full information and
many valuable suggestions, sent free to all appi-
cants,
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Weather Indications Tor To-day.

For New England and the Middle States,
and the lower lake regions, falling barometer,
southwest to southeast W nds, generally warm
er, clear and parity cloudy weather are probable
with possibly occasional light rain or snow, from
ast TO first district.
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WEIR MONT.
Fatal ACCIDENT.

BELLOWS FALLS, December IA. Sarah Parks,
aged ell mt years, fatally iuj ared yesterday by
being caught and terribly mangled 10 the Valley
railroad Turn table, here, while at play with other
cuildren.
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MASSACHUSETTS,.


Fare.
BosToS, December IA. There was a fire last
night III the store house OF j. W. oeayer Il Co ,
A Lewis wharf, and damaged stored cotton 10 the
amount of $500.
Failure.
S. NJ. BiKby, backing manufacturer, is reported
suspended; liabilities Sli6,0OO.
Bank NJ atters.
The suspended Long Island savings Bank to-
day began the payment OF 40 per cent. to deposl-
tors VINO elected 10 receive 80 per cent. III full Of
claims.
Fire.
Daniel Billiards. shoe factory was burned this
morning, at Marbehead. Loss So 600: insured
for S2300.
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Brutal Assault.

PORTSMOUTH, December IA. The case of Josh
Z. Drake and his two sons. Justin and Elmer, OF
Northampton. vino were arrested Thursday d
charge of assault with intent to xiii Freeman
Drake of that town, on the night Of Dec. 4th,
has by consent of the parties concerned been CON-
tinued to Jan. 4. Freeman is improving slowly.
The excitement has now been somewhat alsye
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Free of charge-Sample bottles of Adamson's
Cough Balssm at all drug stores. Owing to its
perfect harmony combination il is the very best
mixture for the speedy cure aud relief of Group.
cold,, throat or lung diseases. Large bottles s.
cents. decl2-t&W
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A Maine greenhorn named Cordsge was fooled
out of sixty dollars by Boston sharpers the other
day, says the Aroostook Times. 1t is evident
Cordsge doe sn't know the ropes.
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1t is stated that drovers have bought and div
en- from Aroostook county, the past fall, about
ten thousand sheep.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-15

The second lecture of the popular course will be
given at the Free Baptist church, Tuesday eve
ming, by Rev. \. l.. Park.
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Rev. W. s. Ralph Of Columbus, Ohio, will
preach in the Winthrop Street Universal,t church.
tomorrow. Preaching morning and evening.
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The funeral of the late Henry a. Blake will be
observed at his late residence on Grove street,
this afternoon. at 80 o'clock.