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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-01
FORTY-FIFTH CONGRESS-.
Extra Session.
SENATE.

NAsHlNGTON, November 80.
The House joint resolution relative to the Paris
Exposition, was taken up and the amendments re-
ported by the committee on appropriations were
all sgreed to- with the exception of that increas-
ing the appropriation ON Sl50.000 to Sl7j, 900,
which was lett at the sun fixed by the House, at
the suggestion of Herman.
The JOINT resolution passed, as follows yeas IS,
nays 20.
number of bills were then introduced and re-
fered.
The Senate then resumed consideration of the
Kellogg case. and Salisbury spoke in favor of re-
committing the subject to the committee on cleo
tons, with instructions to take testimony.
Salisbury argued that it was admitted 10 this
Kellogg case that thirteen members Of the legisa-
ture which elected Kellogg senator, had not been
elected by the people, hui we're returned elected
by the returning board. The senators the op
poste side of the chamber might seat Kellogg, but
could they 20 before tue country and justify
themselves. Spoford made no charge Of fraud
against Kellogg, and the returning board before
the committee on priv leges and elections, until
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-01
Chicago Produce Market.

Chicago, November 80, ISL.
FLOUR-Extra spring - 75a5 IS.
WHEAT No. spring u AN sash; IO6xa
1861 November, IU6-alOa- December; No. 5 l05 ,,a
q ltl-; rejected, ~ "a.
CORS--No 2mixei, 80 cash 80; Nov, A2k !;
Dec i2'i
OAr, asbc sash ?sl4c Nov; 25H Dec.
RYE-No. :, So C.
BARLEY-No.2 spring, a60-c.
PORK Cash ii 65- al2 &C.. Nov, 70 Co.
Dec, IL 90.
LARD Cash 1850 cash: 7s1-a7 SIS, Nov. /:
Dec. SKA.
BULK MEATS-Shoulders, 5kah,fc; short rib
sides, la &C; short clear rib, IA o.
WHISKEY-Western, 0bk.
FREiGHTS-Corn TO Buffalo. 3kc.; wheat do
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-01
THE DEMOCRATS REFUSED A COM.
PROMISE.
General Harlan Confirmed as United
States Justice but a Motion to
Reconsider Entered.

WASHINGTON, November 30. The democrats
ednesday night forced a session on Thanksgiv.
ing. Both parties held caucus Thursday morn
ing. The democrats refused to accept a PROPOSE
ton OF the republicans to vote in succession Fri
day upon Kellogg, Butler and Eusts.
The debate on Thursday upon the motion to re
commit the Kellogg case consisted chiefly of some
attacks upon and detenses of the returning boar d
and a review of the Hamburg massacre. Conkling
made fiery speech on this subject.
In bret executive session, General Harlan
was confirmed as associate justice Of the United
States supreme Court, but motion to reconsider
was entered on account of the absence of some
of those to the confirmation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-01
The French Agitation.
VI IMAGINATION GIVES EVIDENCE or
HIS PEACEFUL DISPOSITION.
Disaffection Among the Left Centre Den.
uties.

LONDON, November 30. Paris dispatches say
that MacMsbon has had an interview with Pas
quler and Crevy, and the assurances given these
gentlemen are regar ded AS the first steps toward
reconciliation and harmony. MacMahon assures
them that the apprehensions of a coup d. etat
were baseiess. lie also said that the parliament
OF the republic was in no danger either Us To its
existence or lis functions as established by the
constitution.
The Left Centre deputies have resolved that
they VIII not vote the direct taxes long as Pres
ldent MacMshoa continues to resist. They will
however, vote tue indirect takes, but only by in-
stalment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-01
PRINCETON.
Fire.

CALAIS, November 80. A fire in Princeton last
night destroyed two buildings owned by Osgood
Yates and occupied by Nathaniel Ripley as store
and j. b. McDougal as a barber shop. Yates loss
is 81, 800; insured for $1,000. Ripley saved a
portion of his stock in a damaged condition; in
sured. j. f. Furbish's store and stable was also
burned; loss, $1,000; insured for $500 His
stock was partly saved in 3 damaged condition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-01
HALIFAX AS A WINTER PORT.
The isiness Men ResO we'd to Secure
the Allan Steamers.

HALIFAX, November 30. meeting of bust
ness men yesterday discussed the winter port
question. Sir Hugh Allan recapilulaed the
drawbacks to the adoption of Halifax as a winter
port, VIZ; Absence of direct railway communi-
cation with wharves; unfair ness of pilotage tax
Ligh price OF provisions and want of elevators
Merchants followed with speeches, reviewing the
position, the sense OF the meeting being in favor
of removing existing d .ficuties. cd which condi-
uon 1t was understood Sir Hugh would accept
reduced freight rate from Halifax, and carry goods
through from the west to Liverpool, at the same
rate as via Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-01
THE EASTERN RAILROAD.
Advised Not to Pay tie Interest on Ger
tain Bonds.

BosToN, November 30. The directors Of the
Eastern railroad have issued circular stating
they were advised that the special statute aud
mortgage under which they are now acting. pro-
bibits in effect their paying interest on what are
known as Conway bonds" The supreme court
will be asked to instruct the directors ss to their
rights and duties under the act in reference to the
Conway bones.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-01
STATE NEWS.

The schooner William Jewell, commanded BY
the veteran Penobscot skipper, Captain Wardweli,
which has been running from Bangor to Rock
sn a. nas oeen ald up ior .ne s,n.e having clos
five trips.
To DIR. Randall is to be sscribed the honor Of
having introduced the frs, telephone into Tsra.
ington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-01
Maine Manufacturing News.

Messrs. Hutchipgs & Noyes are doing large
business in box making at their factory 10 Lewis
ton. They have just bought 40 900 of bass lum-
b r at Livermore Falls, at $l3 per thousand.
They are employing twenty hands in the manu-
feature of all kinds of wood boxes. Messrs.
Hutchngs, Noyes & Co. have just received quite
a quantity of bass wood from Canada. They con-
template using about 1000 feet of lumber per day
Messrs Pike and Sampson, patentees of flow
err pot stand, have made q contract with Kendall
d Whitney of Portland for 5000 of the stands.
W. +. Sampson has gone to Clinton, Me-, to SUI
peliatend their manufacture.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-01
OIL PAINTINdS!
Second Competitive Sale
P. 4. HOLMES OIL PAINTINGS.

1 [STUDIO CORNER OF WINTER AND WATER
STREETS, GARDINER, MEL
I shall offer for sale nearly 100 Pictures, all my
i latest work, and shall sell them The following
way: The paintings will be on exhibition every
day and evening until the 10th of December, and
| invite all that like to see paintings to call and
examine them. Those wishing TO buy, will write
their names and the price they are willing TO pay
Tor such paintings AS they want in n book. The
pictures will be sold 10 those who have bid the
Aghest Tor them on or before the 20ih of Decem.
Der, 1871, and anyone can bid AS often as anot
bids over them. The sale will close in Johnson
Hall, Gardiner, on the afternoon OF December 20th
All of the pictures will be framed aud the frames
will be sold at the lowest whoi. lie price.
Paintings now exhibition at my studio
~ day and evening, until further notice.
Oil Painting. novl3.ltf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-01
A SEIZURE OF BOOKS.
Legal Measures Against an Alleged Boz
gus Concern.

NEW YORK, November 30. A sherifFs posse
Yesterday discovered the private books of Dunbar
Low Il Co.'S mercantile agency in the possession
of a concern called the Business Mems Union,
and seized them in a back room. Legal measures
nave been promptly taken by Dunbar. Low d Co.
10 prevent the business community here and in
New England from being imposed upon by this
alleged bogus concern.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-01
NJ MASSACHUSETTS,.
ArreAtCu.

Arrested.
LAWRENCE November 3d. Napoleon Nolet
the abscondiug bank messenger OF the National
Bank of Montreal, was arrested here this fore
noon.
Found Dead.
FALL RIVER, Move mber 80. George TAYLOR,
aged siNty-two years, master mechanic OF the
Granite Mil, was found dead in an unoccuped
tenement house, yesterday.
A Warp MIL Burned.
FITcHBURG, November 80. George Blackburn
< Co.'S warp mill at A>hburnham was burned on
Wednesday. Loss $40 600; probably insured.
FIRE.
Warren Putnam's barn at Wendell depot was
burned yesterday; loss 5000.
Stables Burned.
WASHINGTON, November 80. Hotel Grand
Stand and forty five stables and quantity of fenc
ing at Washington Driving Park, and Benington's
stallion owned by L. Z. Hall are burned. The
police succe cded in saving nineteen stables
Damages $4,000; insured partially.
Tenement Houses Burned.
SPRINGFIELD, November 80, Two tenement
houses near Mttenque were burned this morn
iDg; loss $4,000.
Death.
BosTCN, November 80. Nathaniel Greene, the
POSTMASTER OF Boston from 1929 to 1871, died her
Yesterday, aged eighty years. lie was an active
joul nali,t, early in life in New Hampshire. He
was one of the founders OF the Boston Statesman
and in latter years he WAS the author OF several
well known works.
There were fifty -four failures here this month
Total liabilities 81 ,522 ,2l2l0: total assets S245,
OS3.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-01
W ASIIINCrON.
The Pacific Railroad Committee

WASHINGTON, November 80 The House COM
m ittee on Pacific railroad held meeting to-day,
four members exclusive OF Potter being absent
The committee having received no official notice
OF Mr. Potter declining the charmanship, took no
action thereon, but Throckmorton, the second on
the list OF members, presided. The only business
done was to agree to ask the House for authority
to elect clerk for this committee, exclusively
instead of having to unite with the committee on
revolutionary pensions, IN appointing one to serve
on both committees
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-01
FINANCI L L. COMMERCIAL.
New York Money Market.
EVENING REPORT.

new York. November 80, lsJ1,
Money loaned at 6ab per cent. on call. Foreign
exchange weak; 4sIka4sl- for sixty days
and ls5-assH demand. told opened n wax
and closed AT lo21 Borrowing rates -0sla7 per
cent. and Hat, and carrying rate zsl-. Clearings
sl7,o7i 700. Custom receipts, ssSsoOC. Treasury
dIsbursed. $2l. 400 interest; t5Je.2Oo Tor bonds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-01
MISSOIlIsl.
Suspected Crime.

SEDALIA, November 80. The house of Eliza
Nurse, a colored woman, was burned last night
during her absence, and two children, eight and
five years old, persisted. The fire is supposed to
have been stated by Vaudoo doctor, by the
name OF Eddy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-01
CONDENSED TELEGRAMS.

All the Virgil railroads have recovered from
the flood, and are running regularly.
A II fears Of further spread of yellow fever in
are at an end. Quarantine is remov-
ed in all directions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-01
NEW JERSEY.
IA RailrODd Collision.

NEWARK, November 80 A collision on the
Long Branch Railroad last night. smashed two
passenger cars, and several passengers and rail-
road employees were badly hurt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-01

The Vanderbilt viii case has gone over till next
Thursday. The counsel for W illam ii. Wander
bilt said to day that the contest assumed such IA
position that compromise is impossible, and that
the trial will be pushed to the conclusion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-01
Notice Of Assignment.

NOTICE is hereby given that Edwin II. Atkins
~ of Hallowell in the county Of Kennebe and
state of Maine, has this day assigned to me- all his
property not exempt from attachment, for proper.
ton ii di~trioution among all his creditors who
shall become parties to said assignment within
three months from the execution thereof.
FRANK H. JACKSON,
Hallowell, Nov. 81, 1917. decl law
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-01
YER MONT.
Body Found.

MONTPELIER. November 80. The decomposed
body oi Henry ii. Crossman, who disappeared
from Clarendon. W.T. six weeks ago. was found
TO day in a clump of woods in the south part of
Rutland. lie death probably caused from
exposure md the excessive use of intoxicating
liquors
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-01
HE STEAMER HURON.

New YORK, November 3d. The signal observ-
er at Huck station reports twenty-five more
bodies found. Forty other bodies have been
heard Of scattered all along the beach fifteen miles
north of Cariituck shooting club.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-01
jharrte1.

In this city, Nov. 20, by Rev. E. +. Adams. Ira S.
Flu bush of X me, to Miss Philena w. Halves Of
Aug .:-tu.
In Dana isc0tta, Nov, 49, Fred Flint Of Damar.
Gotta t. Niss Annie Chapman of Sobleboro.
In Newcastle Nov. 10, Joab +. Palmer to Sadie
&. Merritt, both OF Nobleboro.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-01
PORTLAND.
I)eath.

PORTLAND, November 80. Alfred NJ Burton,
treasurer of Maine Savings Bank, and valued
citizen, died Thursday, aged SO.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-01

LAWRENCE, November 30. Napoleon Nolet,
the abscondIug bank messenger OF the National
Rank Of Montreal, was arrested here this fore
noon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-01

Recently, l. F. Thompson, Esq, of this city,
took six doves to China, and left them there in
tending that should be their future home. They
were boxed up and put under the wagon seat.
The next day the doves returned to Mr.. rhomp-
sons, DISTANCE of twenty miles, and felt quite
happy to think they had got home again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-01

Rev. Messrs. Ecob, Penney, Tilden, Curtis Up
john, Curtis and Adams, will each occupy their
respective pulpits tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-01
IBteb

In st. Adams, Nov. q, infant son of H. b., and
Anne Smell, aged about 10 months.
In Bath, Nov. q, Fred ii. Field, aged IS years o
months.
In SIN Francisco, cal, Nov. II, suddenly fheart
disea-e, George Earle. formerly OF Brunswick,
aged % years
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-01
Thanksgiving to Gen. Grant.

PARIS, November 80. A Thanksgiving dinner
IN honor of Gen. Grant given last evening by
DIR. Evans. Many distinguished people were
present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-01
RHODE ISLAND.
Fatal Accident.

PROVIDENCE, November 80. Frank Devcre,
about thlriy-tive years old, was found mortally
wouude d on the Stonngton railroad track last
night, and has since died
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-01

Mr.. Charles Miliken has been very sick nearly
three week. with infammstory rheumatism. He
is now improving.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-01
NEW HAMPSHIRE.
BODY Found.

PORTSMOUTH, November 80. This forenoon
the dead body If Jeremiah Mack of EPSON, was
found in the water near the navy yard landing. 1t
Is supposed he was accidentally drowned yester
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-01

If your wife seems less mindful of you than
she did month ago, don't complain; ii is very
contagious and while it has its run nothing else
receive attention. They call 1t Pottery
Decoration'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-01

1t has been going the rounds of the papers that
Chief Justice Appleton is the Oldest lawyer in Pc
nobscot. This is not so. Alpheus Lyon is the
Oldest and next to him. Hon. Charles Stetson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-01
FOREIGN.


LONDON November 80. The strike of masons
appears to be breaking up.
Cotton strike.
A thousand cotton operatives at Mosslay struck
yesterday. At large meeting of weavers at
Burn Y, it was resolved that the true remedy for
the present deores, ion IN trade, is a reduction in
the hours of labor. 1t seems certain the proposed
reduction OF the wages of cotton operatives per-
sisted in, will cause general strike
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-01

Day 5efore Wanksgiring.- Little Bov-"I wish
twould come every day"
Little Girl-"So do !"
Day after Thanksgi,ing. Little BOY (ssdly)-
81 am glad it amt but once year."
Little Girl (ssdly)-"So am | ~
The Gardiner Journal SAYS; 81. W. Berry has
exhibition in Blanchard & Reeds window, an
oil portrait of Mr.. Harmon's trotting stallion,
BLACK Pilot" 1t is an excellent likeness of him,
ADD very fine painting. Mr.. Berry excels in
horse portraits aud this one is the best he has ever
done"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-01

The latest news is that Kellogg and Butler we're
both sworn in at 2 A. NJ, the vote not being re-
celved. and the Senate still in session.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-01

The goods that d. w. Pilsbury 4 Son sell at
their new store. are unsdu Grated and they give
good weight. Their goods are also fresh and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-01

Osgood, for a Reformer, is a much prosecuted
man. The Gardiner Journal says: 81. X. o.
goods portrait has again been put in the paper,
and looks so bad poor Josh hardly hold his
head up"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-01
THE POPE.
He us Again Reported at Deaths Door.

LONDON, November 30. Vienna kilograms say
the Pope is almost in the last agony of death. He
was sleepless Wednesday night. His rheumatic
pains are aggravated, and 1t Is feared they may
attack the heart.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-01

Nelson Herrick of Brookline, Representative
elect from the towns of Brookline, Sedg lex and
Penobscot in Hancock county, died few days
since. Mr.. Herrick was a merchant, and had held
various town offices in Brookline.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-01

And still more interest in the heavens next year
four eclipses, and transit of Mercury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-01
W Gather.
The Vanderbilt win Case.

The weather here yesterday was clear and cold,
the wind blowing from the northwest Ice form
ed last night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-01
NEW YORK.


New YORK, November 80. A screw steamer
with two mssts, was seen on Wednesday evening,
drifting, stern foremost, to southwark Of Atlantic
City, toward New Jersey coast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-01

Sngular-To see garden walk Bath Times.
Fully as sibgular-ro see a land slide.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-01
Arrested.

Conway Darling and his wife were arrested at
Hanover, N III this evening, for robbng the
store of George ii Remission in North Crafts
bury, VT, November l4lh.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-01
he Contested Case.

The democrats authorized Thurman, Wallace
and Eaton to make such agreements they may
deem advisable with the republican members of
the Senate in regard TO fixing "a time by common
consent, when the final vote shall be taken on the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-01

great many twenty five and fifty cent coun-
terfet pieces are in circulation now
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-01
Boston Stock List.
ISales at the Brokers' Board. I

tSales at the Brokers' Board.I
Boston, November so, 1877.
Eastern Railroad, txalk
Boston x Maine Railroad as1L
Portland. Saco Il Portsmouth, o. s6ois
Boston Name Railroad, Pa, l. ll0-aIiek
Eastern Railroad, Ts, 5lT a5oL
daine State 6s ll2r
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-01

During the spring-lke weather. wild geese have
been having conventions and debating whether
to return to the lake regions or fly southwark.
One old goose in a certain fock, who had evident
ly been bibed, cast his vote for the "Sod
Snutb
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-01

The hoys are getting tired of waiting for the
brooks and river to ileeze.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-01

Rev. Costello Weston will preach at the Win
throp Street Universalst church tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-01
POLITICAL NOTES.

The Session Of the Senate Thanksgiving
Day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-01

During the recent freshet the entire bulkhead
and water wheel of Willis Foundry vas swept
away. This is a considersb loss the more so,
because they had recently repaired it and put 1t
IN good working order. No other material dam
age is reported The factories closed operations
but halliday.
large number attended the Thanksgiving mas
querade ball. 1t is lamentabe fact that the peo-
lle will pay more to exercise their feet than to
cultivate the other end
light fall of snow Thursday night has rendered
the travelling, if pessiele, still more impossible.
The traders are already putting in their holiday
goods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-01

A good temperance revival is in progress on the
Brunswick road in Gardiner A Reform Club was
organized Friday evening by Messrs. Osgood and
Butfum, TO be known as the Libby Hill Reform
Club, and the following officers chosen
E nos Edgcomb, Pres; F. W. Smith, Mrs. Hiram
Libby, Esos Ridley, Vice Presidents; W A.
Smith, Sec; II. W. Smith. Teas. Much enthusi-
asm was manifested, and good work begun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-01
Forgery.

Nelson A. Gessner, charged with forging
check for 26,96S on the Third National Bank o
New York, was to-day admitted to bail in 6v'
thousand dollars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-01

Senator Blaine left on the noon train for Wash
ington yesterday. Mrs. Blaine accompanies him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-01
Custom House Matters.

AT meeting of the Senate committee on COM
merce this morning it was decided to report it
back to the Senate, all three of the navy custom
house nominations, with the recommendation that
they be not confirmed. Tue five republican men,
bers OF the committee were present at the meet
ing, but the five democrats were absent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-01

"All ready for winter; plenty of water in els
terms, wells and hayug fields; is the universal
verdict.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-01

No sleighinc M to the frs. dag of Winter.