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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-11-23

Goodwin Smith says in a letter from
London to the Tribune. that the party
which stood by the North during our civil
war now stands by Russia, and the party
which sympathized with the South and
aided it. sympathzes now with Turkey,
and would aid it If it could.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-11-23

The Maine Standard is unhappy because
democratic senator's aided to confirm the
nomination Of Mr.. Stevens as Minister
to Sweden. We are more generous to
the senators than the Standard. We be-
lieve they did good thing in that instance
and ought to have the credit of it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-11-23

Those Congressman who have wasted
the most lung-power in screaming
"fraud," are the same scrupulous moral
lists who are exerting themselves with the
most violence to keep Judge Bedford from
the seat to which he was elected by the
voters of Colorado. - Tribune.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-11-23
A G ARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors and in
dscretons of youth, nervcss weakness. early de-
cay. loss of manhood, &C., will send receipt
that will cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. This
great remedy was discovered by Missionary in
South America. Send a self addressed envelope
to the Rev. JOSEPH T, INMAN, Station d, Bible
House, New York City. p.l5-snteod&wly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-11-23

General Joseph Johnston says that
General Longstreets description of the
Gettysburg fight is the only satisfactory
one that has ever appeared. General
Longstreet has received approving letters
from officers of high rank in both the
Northern and Southern armies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-11-23

Although apples are very high and
scarce in this State. dealers say they are
beginning to arrive at New York in large
quantities. ranging in price from 81, 20 to
$3.50 per barrel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-11-23

The fsch about the suicide of Mr. Coolbaugh,
the Chicago banker, appears to be that he had
beea falling more and more into bad habits of late
years, which were affecting bis mind. and that be
had divers domestic troubles. among them incom
pstbility between his second wife and the child
rsn Of the Erst, aud the dssoluteness Of two
brothers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-11-23
Special Notirrs
Use Renne's PUN KUiing
MAGIC OH.
1T Works like a Charm"
BROTHERS
Granite Hall NOOK,

Have this excellent medicine constantly for sale.
Those who buy il of them will be sure to get the
reliable and genuine.
This is the Best Family Remedy,to cure all kinds
of Pam, you ever Tried.
1t is clean, safe and delicious to use, and If you
use 1t faithfully 1t Will do you Good
Directions on each bottle. Buy this medicine of
PARTRIDGE BROTHERS..
1I.fC utfs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-11-23
MISCELLANEOUS.

rewht
an duo having beer f,lnln chageof eah
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allowed to delayed Bonds required
The system bookkeeping adopted the after
Off
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-11-23

The Tribune says 1.-THE extra session has
been valuable chiefly as demonstration
of the democratic capacity for mischief"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-11-23

The Immigration Statistics for the year
show large falling off from a year ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-11-23
LIABILITIES.

n last
% o hceue has CLOSELY
. he riablth eoundto
exs.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-01-28

destipaon without fall. ~ thu Governor esrsnes
tincates only the Electoral College originally consttu
ted that supplemented certificates serward.
showing the college, ally constiiated when tho
changes AMI reasons therefor that point IL Gov
cred. A. y. HEWIiT.
Chairman Democratic National COMMITTEES.
NV YoRK, Nov. 3. 1870
Hon. LlYAvxrix LAM. Rosehurg, Oregon
see Peton's Telegram Belnger II necessary go to
Portland. Give us prompt Information.
W. r. FELTON,
sAs FRANCISCO, Dec. O. 1876.
Hon. J. x. KrILY Oregon
lie adqusriers Telegraph request granted as first
asked Win make transfer VIII programme 10
carried oatf Answer PATRICK.
san Francisco. Doc y. 1875
Governor GGovEg. saiem. Oregon
Accept my congratulations You have saved the Repus,.
JAMES ID. FAt.
PoKrLASp. Oregon. Dec l, 1870.
Hon. s. j. TiLDKS. No. 10 oramercy Park New York;
Head. Scantiness. Cramp. Emerge. Peroraton Hot
house. Survivor. Bronze OF Pismeter Dottish Hot
house, ESscsness., OF Services Highest. cnnnipg
hespecsiul Asrcsss. oi. senator. In sense9nsni
Coacscc. GOEBLE.
NEW YORK. Nov II. 1876.
J. VI. PATRIcK. Salem. Oregon
Secure point ~ all hazards Communicate with me
Immediately. DAVIS.
coLuMprs. Ohio. Nov. IS. 1876
Hon. J. X. KELLY. Salem. Oregon:
Have the look the legality of giving Watts
postmaster, eerhca:e He clea rly ineligible 10 Js
voted for. JOHN G. THOMPSON.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-01-28
A GRAVEYARD REVELATION.

Jonn Carmody and Peter Haven, iaborers. engaged
In oxcavalng IN the rear OF ~. ~ Lafayette place
were yesterday Mortified at Gndng number Of human
bones evidently tho remains OF those who had been
inferred for many years The Coroner was notified
and the bones were removed IN boxes TO tho
Moryuc The history OF these relics lar
as could be asceriainod ls briefly as follows -
The building on Lafayette place Is Immediately IN the
rear OF the old church on Broadway, now known
as HeIcrs Wonder Theatre A few yards south of
this some years ago WAS Hope Chapel, ana the
two gravcyafds OF these sacred cdilccs Adorned
each other. Hope Chapel a,terward became the Wa
verisy and Lima Edwins Theatre, and ~ one time
occupied NY Kelly Looms Ninslrels II
was burned later date. but Helicr's stili re-
IL was in the rcsr OF this old landmark that
the workmcn, at depth OF six eet below tho surface
fou nd the skeleton OF her being distngus
aDo by the long flowing tresses OF air, which
touched crumocd ana WAS scattered over the ground
Three other skeletons aitcrward discovered which
placed IN boxes and removed to the Morgue, and
to-day they Will be inferred among the unknown dead
IN rotters Field, wncrc they will, no doubt, be per-
mlttod TO rest IN peace
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-01-28
POLICE RAIDS.
A s'sKIN" GAMBLING DEN AND CONCERT
SALOON ooBBLED Up, WITH ALL THEIR

A ''sKIN" GAMBLING DEN AND. A CONCERT
SALOON GoBBLED Up, WITH ALL THEIR
HUMAN CONTENTS.
Last night another of those viilanous dcns, into
which ignorant and weak-minded people are entced
and heeced by ''skn" gamblers, was broken up. The
game at No. 33s1s Hudson street raidcd and
twenty-five people captured. The peculiar manner OF
conducting business at this place rendered IL al
most impossible Tor tho officers TO effect
without alarming the proprietors and players
Nobody was permitted 10 enter without giving the
password or being introduced by one Of the capDers
Detective Ferris tried to induce one Of these wreches
'pick hip up" AS grecnhorn, but did not succeed
Therefore, alter brief council. the officers
decided 10 surround and storm the place
held the right side entrance and three
rem aimed on tho sidewalk before the front windows
Al the signal agreed upon The three In the rear,
among whom was Detective Ferris, caped through
the windows, and drawing their clubs, held the place
until Their companions got in also There were
'longshoremen, with ono or Two Of the col
orod persuasion, trying their luck at policy
and the envelope game Of hazard. As matter
oil course there was great deal oil excle-
ment, und one Old seaiaring gentleman. CAPTAIN John
son. had been robbed by rivsr pirates some time
piracy and threw up his hands, saying, Take all
navel aud was Wiling To get OF IN this way.
CONCERT SALOON.
Between eleven and twelve O'Clock last night Ser
gcant Haggerty of tho sixth precinct, with squad Of
fifteen men made raid On concert saloon called
rested the proprietor John Brundgo and twenty Ave
mon and SIX women, who were N the place drinking.
Most the male prisoners seemed 10 be OF rather q
respectable appearance many Of them mechanics.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-01-28
FROM OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENT.

wAsaiSGroK. Jan. 81, 1871.
THE MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION INDICATED
SENATOR SHERMAN TO HAVE A sEAT--THE
SOUTH TO BIZ LARGELY REpEEsENTED--sRN-
AroR MORTON DECLINES TO SERVE.
The republicans and the democrats OF the Senate
S each hold caucus limo on Monday TO select
their i've members of the grand commission. IL Is
generally admitted that tho two democrats viii be
Messrs Bayard and Thurman; but the choice the re.
pubcans will make Is involved In considerable uncer-
,a,n,v With the concession made by the House re-
pubcans to-day to the conservative wing OF the party
in choosing Mr Hoar, the Inference WAS taken that
hc Senate republicans would select either MI Morton
or Mr sherman, tho other two concerning whose Sc
lection there Is little or no DOUBT te'ha Messrs.
EdmunJs and conklag This afternoon II was
I'D th., Mr. Morton was not only unwilling to
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-01-28
WASHINGTON DISPATCHES
GENERAL

WASHINGTON, Jan. q, 1877
THE COMMISSION AND DEMOCRATIC COUNSEL.
It's understood that Judge Campbell Of Louisiana
formerly OF the United States Supreme Cour and
Senator Truubull have been engaged to prepare the
LOUISIANA branch Of the argument concerning the dis
pused Presidential question Tor SUBMISSION to the
tripartite commission ana that their services will
probably be secured for the conduct Of the in
general II reported that ex-senator Carpenter will
also be retained by the democrats with
the Louisiana mattoE
SENATOR BLAINE AND sRNAToR-ELEcT BEN
Representative Ben Hill was in the Senate Chamber
to-day. viewing tho hed of his action for six years
from March 4 next. He congratulated by many
Senators. Among the first TO greet him was hw ior-
mer antagonist In the House, Senator Blame.
Senator Blaine was on the floor Of the House some
time to-day II his first visit since his election
the Senate
THE PARDON OF M'DoNALD.
The application tor the pardon Of ex-Supervsor
Mcdonald, now In the Penentiary at Jefferson CITY,
mentions that his health has suffered to such extent
tnat It is exceedingly improbable that will
pardon has not yet been granted but It is very
tain that will ISSUE in his behalf. There IL
application le the Department OF Justice
for the pardon OF Joyce'and limitations made
that Executive clemency viii visit him. kotwtthstand-
ing this it believed that Joyce's pardon will follow
in case the favor hoped for from the government
should meet other similar offences. This Is, however,
not based upon any statement from the Attorney
General
THE PACIFIC RAILROAD ACTS.
The bill introduced by Senator Allison to-day amend
atory Of the Pacific Railroad acts provides that tho
Union Pacific Railroad and the Burlington and Mis-
Railroad shall pro-rate with each other terms
to be established by tho Secretary Of the Interior
after making due investigation Of the subject The
bill provides that for this purpose he may employ
three experts otherwise obtain opinions and
ommendations calculated to throw night upon the
inquiry the expenses to DO paid by the railroad
panes in proportions TO be fixed by him. The bill
also empowers the United States Circuit Court TO
compe the observance OF such regulations he
may establish the subject -
THE INDIANS AT THE NORTHWEST.
The Comms sioner OF Indian Affairs daily in re-
cept Of letters complaining that the Indians in the
Northwest need food and clothing that there is
supply give them owing to the apps OPERATIONS being
exhausted There is money to buy ammunition to
hunt game with, and that they generally in de-
plorable condition
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-01-28
COUNTING THE VOTE.

PROCEEDINGS BEFORE rHE HOUSE COMMITTEE
YEsTERDAY-MR KESNER, or THE LOUISE
ANA RETURNING BOARD, UNDER ExAMISA-
TON.
WAsnNGroy, Jan. 81, 1877
The Committee the Powers, Privileges aud Duties
Of the House In Counting the Electoral Votes met this
afternoon and recalled Mr. Do Berry, telegraph ope-
rator at Tallahassee Fla who testified that before
entering upon his duties operator Florida he did
not take oath that he would comm unica,o the
contents OF any telegram any person not lawfully
entitled to know the same.
y BY Mr.. Lawrcnce--Did you tell Joseph BowIes
that Mr.. Hewitt sent message from New York 10
members of the Democratic mnitcc telling them 10
spare no means or money secure The result Of the
vote Of Florida tor Ti,dens
Tho witness answered that he did not and, further
that he did not tell Bowies anything that subject
MI Louis kenner, OF tho louisiana Returning
Board, xamined, testified that for eight
or nine years ho has kept bar and billiard saloon In
New Orleans; he thought he electe. me nbcr Of
tho Returning Board In 1872 ana ls73 and far ~
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-01-28
A GOOD ARREST.

RICHARDSON JEwELRY THIEF, ARRESTED By
WASHINGTON DETECTIvYs
WASHINGTON, Jan. %, 1877.
Detectives Miller, McDovitt aud McEresh last night
arrested man named Jacob II. Richardson ana
covered portion OF the ewelry and diamonds stolen
at Saratoga from large jewelry firm OF New York
city last september the thieves stealing trunk con-
tanning diamonds, watches, &c. TO the amount OF
SO. 600 Mckenzie. the principal. was arrested by
these officers IN November last. quantity OF the
goods recovered and no was sent 10 prison. The
arrest OF Richardson will probably lead to the recov
cry OF the remainder Of the articles stolen.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-01-28

serve hut was glad 10 make way tor Mr. Sherman.
This would seem TO render II most probable. therefore,
that the Senate Eve viii comprise Msssrx Edmunds
Ccnxling, Sherman, Bayard ana Thurman.
pf the House portion Of the commission the rcpubli-
cans, already said, have chosen Messrs Garfield
and hosr Tho three democrats will be chosen a
Caucus Monday night and speculation already
cedcs place TO Mr. Hunton. OF Virginia. A Rcprcsen-
tatvc from the Southern States In the
regarded due 70 tho heavy given the bill by
tho democrats from that section and Mr. Lamar would
have been named rs the man had not Mr. Hunton
been equally available for this purpose In addition
possessing the advantage OF having been member Of
the JOINT committee. For the other two places the
choice 70 lie between Aessrs Abbott McMahon,
Lynds, jerks and Knott.
GYxERAL snHxAAS AND THE herald.
An incident OF the closing in the House. yes
terday, when the Electoral bill nearing vote, 10
worth uarrssing General sherman in the body OF
tho ball. right among tho members with copy Of she
HxRAlD on the desk before him folded a. the
column giving canvass prediction OF tho
votes. This prediction had been already tho sub
joe, Of discussion between tho General and
some Of the Representatives seated him.
The General said, jokngly 'Here. the HRRALD's
already got the way you're going to vote, 10 which
scepcsl opponent OF. the bill rcjoned ''Oh, that's all
guess work OF the newspaper correspondent" This
elected the remark from another member, swell. II
tells how l'm going to vote and how good many 9TH
going to vote that know or and II it's as
tho rest OF the list Is for US. IT'S right Nil
the way through" This controversy seemed piqae
General Sherman's curiosity 70 the accuracy of
tho HkRADs prediction, when the call OF roll
began he kept tally with his pencil and astonshed
TO lind the vote in the HERALD almost exactly what 1t
proved IN the final result
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-01-28
A STABBING ARRAY.

William Bradley and Thomas Meade became engaged
last night IN scuaic at No. 90 Mulberry
street, during which Bradley stabbed Meade
the side Of the head with
largo pocket knife, ionicting severe
scalp wound Tho quarrel occurred, according 10 the
prisoners statement abqpt "a grl named Mary Aun
Mui.Igan who lodged with hts noth,r, and whom
Meade abusing when The former interlsrsd
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-01-28
THE INDIANS QUIET.

Cuxy ESSx, ian. -, 1877.
mail carrier from tho Indian agenchs, who arrived
ut Fiat to-day reports that all quiet 1T the
agencies and along the trails.
Joseph Il. Rocks ono Of the partners OF Fiat Creek
Rauche, lett Red Cloud last Tuesdsy TOR home, but has
not been heard from since. Much anxiety 10 fels teg
hta
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-01-28
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

WARRINGTON, Jan. y, 1877.
Mr.. wooD, (dem.) OF N. Y, presented the memorial
OF the New York Chamber OF Commerce ana l, 500
bankers aud merchants OF New York city, asking tho
repeal OF ALI special national banks Referred
TO The Committee on " ys and Means
rnx COLORADO REPRESENTATIVE.
Mr.. Kxorr, (dem.) OF n.y., from the Judiciary Co IN
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-01-28

Mra Rohue, fersy-nve years Of age, Of canarsss, L.
l., dropped doad in . broadway car. BrooklyA. Isas
evening while her way to Kass Nov York Tho
YORK
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-01-28
A STRANGE ACCIDENT.

stephen BALDWIN, aged twelve ysan. fell froRa
sleigh whiic coastng on Grand sveDuA. Jossey Csy
Heights aud slid down she hill on his eide oone>nr on
oil his cara
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-01-28

he know, the Office was without limit as 10 duration
the Returning Board by Law consists Of ave members
but Tour had been acting.
In reply ioa question by Nr. Field why hf'h mem
Dor was not elected tho witness sad:-"Because OF a
disagreement on the part Of tho Board DR.. Kennedy
was named by the democrats iii tho vacancy but nc
was not elected. the Board being equally divided; Dr.
hennedy was citizen OF high reputation, Khowh 70
the people AMI commands their confidence" In
further response to questions tito witness said tnat 50
peen destroyed
Mr.. Field handed him the returns OF tho parish Of
Vernon, winch he recognized as the original
DID you not AFTER receiving afidavits from three
remember
Mr Field asked the witness whether he did no.
others substituted.
The witness, after examining the RETURN SAID u
looked as II the lsures had been altered He did not
recoect any discussion Of the Board relative 10 the rc
turn OF Vernon.
q Can you give any reason why three precincts OF
vernon parish were thrown out after they had been
approved As correctg A | do not remember any.
Mr.. Field said by asking these questions he expected
TO prove that the District Judge and the District Attor
n"y Of that district were nelghbors OF Governor Wells.
and that Governor Wells procured tho alterations TO be
madc IN tho returns in order thus 70 elect his friends
and IN this tho returns OF the Presidential canvass
Mr.. Field further remarked that this was a part OF
the conspiracy 10 alter and iabricaie returns
The witness was asked whether the Returning Board
certified the return OF Mr. Hunter AZ Judge and
Andrews as District Attorney.
He answered that he did not know who elected,
and on beng asked whether Anderson did not
letter declining the office on the ground OF fraudulent
character OF the returls. witness replied that he had
merely heard of such q letter.
Mr. Field showed The witness certified copy OF tho
returns OF the parish OF Vernon, IN which IFS votes
had been gwen for Hayes while IN tae original returns
two votes only were given Hayes.
Witness having been asked to explain the difference,
said Tint IL any returns had been thrown he
not aware OF H. II did not take place while he 10
the Board.
Mr. feid directed tho witness TO look with the mag
nfying glass furnished by Mr. Hewitt (who at this
po,nt came INTO the roomI At tho original papers and
Ind whether there had been alteration
Witness alter scrutinizng the figures said u looked
II something had rccn donc and AZ II figures had
been written over tho erasures.
Owing to the required presence OF tho witness 1t the
bar OF the House the committee then TIL
half past three p H.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-01-28
AMERICAN RECRUITS FOR IGLRsIAs.
laY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD

ST. LOUIS, Jan. 81, 1871
sensation has been created here by rumor that Z
recruiting Office Is to be opened ST. Louis for the
purpose OF enrolling troops Tor tho Mexican President
IgIesias and That a certain prominent cavalry isados
o: ,nis section has been Issoncd by lgiexas -
raise brigade OF veteran xConfederate aud sxFcds>
raj dragons for operations against Daz.
Igicsias accompanied by hrs Cabinet, Will arrive in
ST. Louis in the course OF and will remain hero
long enough confer with his advisers aud eoadju-
tors in this ci.y hence they will 60 70 New orsaas
and thence to Mexico
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Don Jose Maria IgleSias Gives HIS
Views 10 the Herald.

HE CLAIMS TO BE PRESIDENT
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HAMPSTEAD RESERVOIR SUIT.

The suit instituted against the city OF Brooklyn by
William c. Kingsley and Abner G. Keeney, contractors
for the Hampstead storage RESERVOIR, to recover
SITS 900 for extra materials and labor furnished
that work. was before tho referees yesterday.
John Brady testified that tho price paid for he sono
facing on tho reservoir IN ls72-S14 yard-was fair
and reasonabie the excavation was worth from sixty
TO seventy cents; excavation that elite was OF the
hardest Kind. Robert Van Allen, who took charge Of
Baileys and Smmonsons ponds In $780, testified that
the waste gates had never been open since he took
charge OF them until tho fall of 1874, when the
ponds were cleaned and repaired. John NJ. Smith,
keeper ut the Hampstead ponds. tcstihcd that tho
waste gate was opened In 1871, and IN 1873 the dam
gave way there nevcr any wastagc through these
gates times OF low water Sir. Smith IS brother
inaw OF one Of the plaintiffs III the suit William
e. Ingram testified that he had observed TINT the
work developed malarial diseases to considerable
extent; the malaria effected almost every house
the reservoir; witness was ono OF the Commissioners
appointed 10 apprase the vauc Of the land on the site
OF the reservoir; he considered $500 fair
valuation OF the property The examination was then,
at the request OF the Corporation Counsel adjourned
till Thursday next