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Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-09-01
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ROCkIAND.
Il publican Convention.

publican Convention.
RoCkLAND, August 81. The republican con-
vention for Knox county was held here to-day,
and the following nominations were made
Senator-Joshaa l.. Jorda an of Thomaston.
Register of Deeds-George w. White of Rock
land.
County Attorney liyel G. Hall of Rockland.
Clerk Of Courts-George T. Sleeper of South
Thomaston.
County Comm,sioneiC. r NAils,d o.! Rock
land.
The convention adopted resolutions re-affrming
the doctrines enunciated by the Cincinnati con-
venton, and plcdging support to the reelection of
Gov. Connor.
resolution Of couf lence in, and approval o f
the course of President Hayes, offered by Hon.
A. Farwell, elected considerable discuss ion and
was tabled by vote of 30 to 2j.
Christopher P,lnce, E:q of Thomaston, offered
the following resolution, which was adopted with
out dissent:
Resolved, That whilst realizing that his se.cal-
led Southern policy Is an experiment that is look
Ell upon BY quite portion of the republican party
as one OF doubtful nature, our confidence n the
integrity. patriotism and ststemanshlp of Ruther-
ford Is. Hayes, remains mistaken, and we heartily
approve his efforts for the promotion of the har-
mony and peace Of the country, economy and
faithlulness of every department OF government.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-09-01
Servia and Greece Not Ready
for Action.
Shipka Pass Reported Retaken
by the Turks.
THE RUSSIANS REPULSED
AT SEVERAL POINTS.
n Great Battle I'M
rninent.

LONDON, August 81. The Times Belgrade
special OF the 3Oth, contains the following It is
generally believed that in few DAYS q state of
siege Will be proclaimed in Servia. 4 circular is
sued by the minister of war Informs officers that
they are required to be ready at the first CALL and
forbds them to contract a form of marriage. It's
commonly believed however, that unless Russia
gains decided victory, there is little prospect
that Servia will take the field.
Gen. Harvatawitch maintained at the last conn
Gil of war that the country was not ready, and he
would not approve action unless there was prob
ability of success. AT the same time it is IL ought
well to be ready, and mobilization Of the army
was agreed upon.
The Times Vienna despatch says Trustworthy
information from Athens shows the Greeks are
holding back both because military preparations
are behind hand, and because it seems certain that
the Russians can't end the war this year.
Orders have gone forth from Athens to dscour-
age army movements in Epirus Thessaly or
Crete. AID the Greek government has offered to
Cooperate with the Turks 10 suppress brigandage
along the frontier " IIch has already begun.
1t Is reported from Sbumla that the Turks have
retaken Shlpka Pass. Su.eIman Pashas advance
guard Is within two hours march of Gabrova. The
Russians have been repulsed at Ayslar and Ros-
grad, along the whole line.
A despatch from Ostreak Aug. Both, says the
Montenegin camp has moved to-day to the plain
between Nlcsics and Duga Pass in consequence of
an attempt 10 relieve the city from Gotchko being
apprehended.
CoNsrANTINoPLE, August 81. A Shumla des
patch yesterday announces the column of Salim
Pasha advanced from Eski Djuma and crossed the
river Lorn near Agashlar, driving back the Rus
sisns, who after n short resistance retreated.
Nedjib Pasha has advanced from Rosgrad to-
wards Torlak, repulsing the Russians and captur-
ing two guns. A great battle is believed to be
imminent, the Turks assuming the offensive along
the whole line.
RedIf Pash having refused to attend the minis
teral council for trial. it resolved 10 bring him be-
tore the council by force.
1t is reported Safuet Pasha refused to accept the
ministry OF justice.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-09-01
Marine News.

Sch. Daniel Goss, from Portland for Macbias
put into Southwest Harbor the 25th, and the
steward suddenly died, supposed of heart disease.
His remains were sent to Portland by steamer.
One of the best ships built on the coast this year
is about ready to be launched by Messrs Clark i
Curtis, at Damariscotta. She will register about
1900 tons, is classed Al-3 3, and is owned by d.
W. Chapman, Capt. Martin Tukey, who is to com
mand her, and others. Capt. Tukey is at present
in command of the ship d. W. Chapman which
left Portland the Both for New York The latter
ship, though nine years old. presents a very
smooth surface and has never been cauked but
once since she was launched.
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Ask Yourself these Quesiions.

Are You a dcspondent sufferer from Sick Head.
ache, llahilual Costiveness, Palpitstion of the
Hearth Have you zziness of the Head Is
your Nervous System depressed Does your
Blood circulate badly Have You a Cough I;
Low Spirits Coming up of the food after eat
ing &c, &c. All of these and much more are
the direct results of Dyspepsia. Liver Complaint
and indigestion GREENS AUGUsT FLOWER is
now acknowledged by all Druggists to be posi-
tive cure 100000 bottles were given away in
the l. 5. through Druggists to people as trial.
Two doses will satisfy any person of its wonder
full quality in curing ali forms of Indigestion.
Sample bottles 10 cts. Regular size - cts Sold
positive by all first class Druggists in the L. S.
june27 teoG&wtf
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NOTICE TO VOTERS.

STATE OF MAINE-KENNEBEC COUNTY ss.
To the Inhabitants of the City of Augu Ia.
qualified according TO law to vote for city and
cOanty officers. You are hereby notified to as.
semble at yrur respective Ward Rooms on Monday
the 10th day OF September A. ID. ie77. at 10 o'clock
in the forenoon, then aud there to give in your
votes Tor the following Officers, viz =
For Governor of the state. for two Senators
for the seventh senatorial District, for two Rep.
reeentatives to the Legislature, for County Com.
missioner Tor a County Treasurer for a Cierk Of
Couits, and for a Register OF Deeds.
Also to give In your votes upon the follow
ing qdeHtt.ns, viz Shall The Constitution Of the
staie o. Maine be amended as proposed by re
solves o the Leg stature, approved on the ninth
day OF ebruary. in the year OF our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and seventy seven TO wit :
ELECTORS.
No per- on shall vote at any election in this State
unless he hos paid poll tar within two wears
preceding the election in vi hich he proposes 10
vote, provided said tax has been legally assesse
upon MIN.
MUNICIPAL INDEBTEDNESS.
No city or town shall hereafter create any debt
or hibity, which, slngly, or in the aggregate with
pIeyiOusdebts or liabilities, shall exceed dive per
centun OF he last regular valuation Of said city or
town provdel, however, that the adoption OF this
rscie shall not be construed as applying to my
lnnd received in trust by SAID city or town, nor TO
any loan Tor the purpose of renewing existing
loans or for war; or to temporary loans to be paid
out of money raised by taxation during the year
IN which they are made. Those in favor OF the
opposed Will vote NO"
The Polls to be closed at four O'Clock M.
You are also notified that the Board of A lder.
men of said City, will be in open session al their
room, on thursday and Friday next preceding
said day of election, fl ON 10 o'clock to IL cIocR
in the forenoon, and on saturday from 10 O'Clock
10 u O'Clock In the forenoon, and from O'Clock to
4oc'ock IN the afternoon, for the purpose OF cor.
rectlug the list of voters in and Ior the SO q al
Wards, and receiving evidence of the oualid,,a
ton of voters whose names are not on said lists
Dated at Augusta Me this lst day of September
1877. 'i0'' ,
II. F. BLANCHARD, City Clerk.
tSwtd
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Boston Stock List.

iSales at the Brokers' Board.
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Daniel Stickney, Esq the venerable editor of the
Aroostook Valley Sunrise, announces that he has
,old that payer to Mr.. E. A. Lynde, eldest son of
the late John II. Lynde, Esq, so long the pub
Usher of the Bangor Wing In the Sunrise issue
of August 20, Mr.. Lynde publishes his greeting
and indicates that the paper will pursue the same
general course that il has hitherto followed Mr..
Stickney is q veteran in the republ ican cause,
and keen, able writer. He will be missed from
the front ranks Of those who command respect by
their fathfulness and ability. His many friends
will wish him prosperity in the evening oil his
life. We extend to the new editor the right hand
of fellowship.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-09-01
summary of Religion. Intelligence


The forty-eighth annual session of the Kenne-
bee Baptist Association will be held in Skuwhe
gan, with the Baptist church. The meetings
will begin Tuesday, Sept. 4th, 2, p. NJ, and
Will close probably at noon, Thursday Rev. s.
p. Merrill OF Waierville, is expected to preach
the annual sermon, Tuesday afternoon.
A good revival is in progresss in Saccarappa
Meetings have been continued each evening since
camp meeting. Several have been reclaimed
and converted. The NJ. +. vestry is crow Sd
each evening.
Rev Geo. c. Needhsm, the evangelist will be
in Portland sunday, and W i'll preach at High -.
church morning and evening, and at the Second
Parish in the afternoon. He has been sborng
IN Halifax during the past two months, meeting
with good success; there being large number OF
conversions.
Rev. Mr. Hayden of Portland, has accepted a
call to fill the pulpit of the Swedenborgian
church in Southport England.
The csmpmeeting at Arson has been held dur
ing the past week. 1t was very largely attended.
Aug. 10. was a very pleasant day to the Free
Baptist church in East Dxfeld. Three children,
members of the Sunday school, were baptized by
the pastor, Rev. ID. Waterman, aud united with
the church.
Rev. Mr.. Bacon, who has been supplying the
pulpit of the Congregational church IN Norway,
during the summer, is soon to be ordained as its
pastor.
the Universast church in Rockland.
Rev G.. 5. Smith, after an absence of eleven
years, has returned to Maine, and accepted a call
to the pastofate of the First and Second Baptist
churches in Shsplegh.
Four more candidates were baptized last Sab
bath. by Rev ". ii. Yeoman OF Rocklaud, aud
re eved into the church.
Rev. Isaac j. Mead, from the Universalist pull
pits al Hiram and Cornish, TO enter upon the du-
ties OF missionary among the weak churches OF
Maine. causes general regret among the citizens
OF his former people.
Rev. Mr. Rider of Rockport. has returned from
ten weeks visit to his nome in Vermont. greatly
improved in health. Mr.. Fed VInal has sup
Piled the pulpit during his absence.
Watervile Free Baptist Q. NJ. will hold its next
session with the church in Clinton, at Morrison
Corner, commencing Friday, Sept. 49, at p. NJ
The Unitarian Maine State Conference hold
their annual session at Bangor, Sept llth 18th
and l3th The Conference will be opened with a
| sermon from Rev. Henry W. Bellows ID. D., OF
New York, on the evening of the llIh.
The Friends series of meetings at East Vassal.
boro are well attended and Of deep interest. Eli
Jones OF China presidts. Among the workers
from distance present, are Geo. Dillingham; OF
Iowa, formerly of st. Albans Me-, Mrs. Hunt OF
Lewiston, VIM. Forster Mitchell, City Missionary
of Lynn, Mass, and Alden c. Tay lor of lie grade
precious work of grace Is now in progress at
West IIampden in connection with the labors OF
Rev. f. X. Drew. Six were bsptsed on Sunday
August 10.
Rev. j. Mitchell, Methodist, of Frveburg
Spring school house.
Rev. d. b. Randall assisted by Rev. Joseph
Downs, baptised twelve persons last Sabbath in
the Berwick NJ. L. Society
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England.
CONDENSED TELEGRAMs.

Il. l.. Davenport the actor, passed an easy
night, Friday, and strong hopes of his recovery
were entertained.
Botsford's spice mills Cadwell's feed store and
Brode's carpenter shop at Wheeling, West Vir-
ginia, were destroyed by fire last night. Loss
$4,000; insured.
The fishing schooner George Peabody owned
by Abad & Co, of Urichst, capsized in a squat on
Thursday, at Halifax. The captain and five mel
were drowned, and three were saved.
General Forests condition has improved con-
sideraby His friends are sanguinc Of his re.
covery.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-09-01

AT the Poland campmeeting, Wednesday after
noon, Rev. F. c. Rogers of South Paris preached
an able sermon, from the text, Acts vii 81, "Be-
hold see Heaven opened;" which was followed
by an altar service, conducted by the Presiding
Elder. On Thursday forenoon the people hav-
ing had severe drenching by the rain the pre-
vious night, sermon was preached by Rev. ID.
Church, who took his text from Josh. iii g, "Sanc-
tify yourselves" Christian purity is not a worn
out, obsolete theme, as some seem to regard it.
By this men succeeded in olden times, and this is
the element of success now. Daniel, Moses. Jo-
seph and Abraham were illustrious examples Of
this purity. The usual scripture proofs of this
work as q d istinct gift of the Holy Ghost, con-
nected with q full, conscious conservation, were
presented in a clear and happy manner. AT the
anpual meeting of Poland campmeeting associa-
ton on Wednesday, the board of directors chosen
consisted of Messrs, Steadman, Foss, Cornish,
Marston, Perkins and filler. Messrs. Nevens.
Simpson and Hinkey were elected but declined
serving longer Messrs Mi iller and Davis were
chosen q committee to ascertain on what terms
the camp-groupd can be bought toreport at an ad
! ourned meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-09-01
Chicago Produce Market.

Chicago, August 81 1871,
FLOUR-Extra spring s6 75as SO.
WHEAT-No. spring, 10 a0OO, cash, 99k-a
-; August 96A. sept. 951a Nos. s6aa-;
40 90; rejected 70 3-a--.
CORN-No. mixed. Ilk; cash i2-; Aug, Az
Sept. 42A.
OATS 23sc: cash. es.c Sept; a4x August.
RYE-No. ?, 52kc.
BARLEY-No.2 spring, a6Sc.
PORK - Cash, Il s5-al2 So; July, Is s.,
August, l3 45-.
LARD- Cash $50 cash; 9 I0-as Is =. July;
August 5 rs -a942k.
BULK MEATs-shoulders. 81 aslc; short rib
sides, ia &c; short clear rib, Ira G.
WHiSkEY-Western, l. 90 =.
tREIGHTS-Corn to Buffalo, &C.; wheat do,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-09-01

Free for all purse of StOO-$20O to first, 500
to I'd, $50 to 3d. $40 to 4th.
c. E. Mosher, Big Joe Ripley, III
Geo. H. Bailey BIS Phil sheridan, 223
;. Witham, Big Aver 332
1me-233, 2.33 l.2, 2.2S
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Workmcn have commenced laying brick Al
leus new building, next to his publishing house,
ON Water street, and the rear window frames of
The basement story are already in their places.
The front Of the building is to be of pressed brick,
and its entire architectural appearance will be
very fine. 1t will be surmounted by sloping
roof. The contractors intend to push the work
the work right along without any unnecessary de-
tay. The building is in such good location that
there ought not to be any trouble about obtaining
i,nAnta.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-09-01

In digging for the new post Office extension,
Tuesday afternoon in Boston, the laborers un-
earthed q very quaint and odd looking gravestone
with the following inscription upon it "here lyeth
buried ye body of Joshua Hewes, aged 66 years,
departed this life ye IS day of January 1913"
The above was an ancestor of Joseph Hewes
{ lamp of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-09-01
SOUTH CAROLYN
Indictments.

COLUMBIA, August 81. Four additional indict-
ments were found to-day: Three against l.. Cass,
carpenter late collector of internal reuenue OF th
state. for forgery, and one against Woodruff Il
Jones, clerks of the Senate and House, and prin.
cipals of the republican printing company, for
fraud IN raising bill for printing by which they
obtained over twenty thousand dollars.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-09-01
t&arrtfD.

In New Vineyard, 26th inst b. njamin +. Far.
rand to Mrs. Eliza ID. Morrell, both OF New Port.
| nd
In Phillips, 2Gth ult.. William W Grover to Miss
Mary j. Plaist.d, both of Phillips.
la Temple, 23th Git., q. J.. Hosmer to Miss Rhoda
d Grover, both OF Farmiugton.
In Sko~hegan, 20 b ut, Jefferson Taylor TO Miss
Ii lie -. MOnIoe, both of Skowhegau; 25h ult f.,
David Bailey to Miss Priscilla Colson both OF
Athens.
In Madison, July 18th, Stilman Fros: to Miss
Ellt n stevens, both oil Norridgtwock.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-09-01

The Penobscot Monthly is the title of month
ly publication just started at Dexter, by Mr.. r. o.
uObbins, the enterprising publisher and editor
of the Gazette of that place, one fthe most wide
awake local weeklies in the State. Its contents
are mainly original. The first number is sent to
four thousand homes, and it is sold at the low
price Of IS cents per year.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-09-01

A Firemens Muster will be held at Brunswick,
Wednesday, Sept Goth, all companies in Maine
being invited to participate. The prizes offered
for first class engin lst, silver trumpet, value
500; ID. do. $75. For second class engines, lst,
silver trumpet. value Sl0O; I'd, do. S75. Ma
chimes as follows cylinders six inches and over,
first class; cy finders less than six inches second
class. Dinner will be provided for all visiting
fremen, and horses furnished to draw engines on
parade. The trial is for hand engines only, and
the fire departments Of the two towns of Bruins
wick and Topsham unite in the getting up of the
muster. The Telegraph says that good time
may be expected.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-09-01
OHIO.
Railroad Matters.

CINCINNATI. August 81. committee of en-
poyees OF the Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton
Railroad, waited upon President Shoemaker, to-
day. and presented remonstrance against the
hands. Shoemaker. said he would see if the order
could be modified. The men declare there will be
general strike if the order is not recinded.
Fire.
A fire at New Springfield burned Filger & Son
book binding establishment, and dwellings be-
longing to Messrs. Hesrer & Hoodley. Loss
$4,000; uninsured.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-09-01
UTAH.
Brigham Young.

SALT LAKE CITY. August 81 A special says
Brigham 1oung's funeral will be held Sunday
noon, in the tabernacle. He left a will, but it i
unopened The question of succession is a matter
OF speculation. The vacancy will not probably be
filled before October conference
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-09-01

Ia municpa court, John Carroll and William
llolmes, for drunkenness and disturbance, fined
so and costs ane not being paid, they were COM
mted. Hiram Hawes. for simple drunk, paid 50
and costs. John Tobin, for drunkenness, paid S5
and cost. These cases were before Recorder
NhitahOusa
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-09-01
low
Nomination.

OsKALoosA, August 81 The State prohibition
convention nominated Hon. Elias Jessup of Oska-
loosa, for governor. They made no other nomi-
nations, but decided to make a lively canvass
against Gear, the republican candidate for COVER
nor.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-09-01

Gen. Chamberlain "Mane in History" with
all the original maps. elegant cloth binding, etc,
!, on sale in this city at Horace Norths and j.
Frank Perce's. Those who desire to preserve in
permanent form this yalusbl lie contribution to the
history of the State, will avail themselves of this
pportunity to purchase copies. a limited number
Of which are on sale at the above places.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-09-01
LEW ISTON
Fire.

LEWISTON, August 81. This morning the city
pest house was burned. Loss slight Cause un-
known. The roofs of three buildings in Auburn
caught from spvIks, and were extinguished with
small loss, covered by insurance. A false alarm
was given this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-09-01
ILLINOIS.
Severe storm.

CINCINNATI, August 81. terrific storm passed
over Gilsum, Illinois, yesterday, prostratng
number Of houses in its course. The Touring
mills of Grayson Son we're completely destroy
ed. One of the mill hands was killed. Loss
$S7 000
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-09-01

Worship will be resumed at the Fiist Bap'i,t
church TO morrow forenoon. Preaching by the
pastor, Rev. ii. W. Tilden Sunday school al
noon. There will be a baptsmal service in The
,Nening. /,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-09-01
FARMINGTON.
Convention.

FARMINGToN, August 81. She greenback con-
vention here to-day nominated for Senator, j. X.
Lovejoy of Chesterville; Commissioner J. R. Rus.
sell of Temple; Register of Deeds, d. HIS. Char
dler of Pennington; Treasurer, B. A. Higgins of
F Pennington.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-09-01
VI ACHlAS.
Cam pmeeting.

MACHAs, August 81. The Methodist camp
meeting at East Machias closed this evening. The
meeting was successful. Five thousand people
were present to-day.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-09-01
GARDINER.
Sad Accident.

GARDINER, Angus 81 David Stevens, thirty
years of age, employed in the paper mill, caugh
IN belt this evening, receiving injuries which
necessiiated the amputation of leg.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-09-01

The republicans have nominated the following
Candidates TO, representatives to the legislature
Iberty-Gardner G.. Sherman.
Palermo-Enoch Il. Cain.
Strong-W illiam IL. Over.
iiodgdon-Benj. j. Smith.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-09-01
loral ann State Nems.
Autumn.

Rev. Mr.. Curtis has returned from his vacation,
and will preach to his people Sunday forenoon.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-09-01

Death.
NEW YORK.


NEW YORK, August 81. The $50 train on the
Southern Railroad of Long Island from Rock
away, last evening, ran over COW, and the en-
CINE and baggage car were thrown from the track.
The passenger cars did not go off. No one was
injured.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-09-01
Naval Affairs.

are entertained for the safety of Beecher's diy
sion vi the Hayden survey. They were in Chief
Joseph 5 route to the Yellowstone.
Naval Affairs.
Naval officer Cornes case will be taken up in
routine order. The resident denies that he has
an understanding with Cornell as to the time OF
the latter's resignation from politics The presi.
dent said in reply to direct question concerning
Cornell's removal, "Don't get me down to details
don believe Cornell means to be defiant, and
don't know As yet that he has violated the order
can only repeat that anybody who violates that
order Will be removed"
In the cabinet session the case of naval officer
Corne u was briefly discussed. Although no de fl
nlte action was taken it was understood that the
President would stand by his order and make NO
exception IN favor of Cornell or any one else.
Indian Matters.
The cabinet was in session about an hour and
half, and mostly occupied in discussing reports
In regard to Sitting Bull. Dispatches regarding
reports that the Sioux chief is south of the British
line, were read and 1t was determined that The
secretary of war and secretary of the interior
should have another conference with Gen. Terry,
now ln this CITY, As there seems to be good reason
to doubt that the Indians have returned. A civil
IAN Will probably be selected 10 accompany Terry,
and unless positive news shall soon be receiy ed
that Sitting Bull has crossed the line, the commits
sion will proceed to Canada.
COuN Matters.
Attorney General Devens has given an adverse
opinion TO the new Idaho mining company request
that the question of title to the quicksilver mine
may be reopened before the interior department
and this will leave this celebrated case to be SET
tied by the courts and congress.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-09-01

Miss l,OyriOy.

MONTREAL, August 81. Miss Lovejoy Of New
York, VINO escaped from a convent at Sorel, is at
present under the care of her mother. She is in
sane, and inclined to commit suicide.
Going to the State Fair.
The Montrsl and White Eagle, Lacrosse.
teams will leave for Portland on tuesday and play
at the State Fair.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-09-01
FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL.
New York Money Market.
EVENING REPORT.

.@ew YORK, August 81, 1si7
Money was easy at Sal per cent. on call. For.
5ign exchange advanced to is311 for bankers long
Ind 4o44 aie6la Tor demand Gold opened at i04-
and closed AZ lU4-. Loans lhasa4 per cent.
Customs receipts, slsI 900. Treasury disbursed
silver,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-09-01
BASE BALL.

At Providence, r. l.. yesterday, Rhode Islands
Z, CIncnnatis 2.
AT Auburn, n. T., Auburns s, Rochesters 2.
At New York, Harllords 6, L0uisyllles 8.