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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-04-25
M ExICO.
Excitement.

MATANoRAs, April "a. Considerable excite
ment prevails on the frontier on account of what
appears well founded rumor that General Ord,
the military commander of Texas, has directed
the concentration of considerable force of U. S.
troops at Laredo. Texas, on the Rio Grande, i'm.
mediately opposite Nuero Laredo Mexico. This
movement at a time when the frostier is remark
ably quiet. and taken in connection with the fact
that Col Shafter recently crossed force of q. s.
troops into Mexico, near Piedras Negros, with
Gen. Ords knowledge, and in the presence of
Gtn. Escabedo, who is the chief military partisan
Of ex-president Lcrdo, at San Antonio, Texas,
which is the headquarters of Gen. Ord, is regard.
ed as a menace on the part of the United States
military authorities on the II io Grande. as against
the government of President Disz. which if per-
sisted in is likely 10 lead to serious complications,
if not open hostilities between the United States
and Mexico.
Several arrests have been made within the last
few days of Mexican army officers this FROM
tier, who are known to sympathze with the move
ment in favor of the restoration Of Lerdo, and
important document, duplicating others were
found in their possession.
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material enough for buildings to last lifetime.
Another has couple Of dozens of pickle jars,
capable Of holding enough to sour whole neigh
boihood. The fellow who bought half bushel
of pipes is in favor Of peace policy and will fur
nish pipes TO all his enemies who desire to smoke
with him the pipe Of rcac'
Bslgrads Lo all.
At the last meeting Of The Reform club there
was quite goodiy LEaber gathered, though not
so many as usual, on account of bad travelling
good paper was read by Mr. Frank c. Foster
and defamation by Mr.. Freeman Robinson. The
club has prospered quite we'll The meetings
have been interesting with but few exceptions.
Rev. ]. w. Smith preached his farewell sermon
at Belgrade Mills on the 18th and will soon 90 to
new fields of labor in which we wish him success.
The schools for the coming season are being
rapidly taken up.
At the recent town meeting it was voted not to
have liquor agent and We think some good has
been accomplished by the reform club in this
case.
The roads have become quite dry and many
farmers have begun to plant and sow.
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Gardner zoral Nems.

The teachers and scholars in the high school are
making move In the right direction in uniting
their endeavors to have the rooms adorned with
Towering plants ard vines. About twenty. five
plants have already been purchased and donated
by friends of the school, and it is intended to have
every window filed. which will contribute great
ly to the attractiveness of the already pleasant
school rooms. The pupils will hold festival in
the hall on Wednesday and Thursday evenings of
next week. They will present plays, new songs,
ETC., and the usual variety of articles will be for
sale.
The NJ. Z. society of Pttson village have de-
cided not to have minister Of their own demon
ination the ensuing year. but TO unite with the
Smithtown Congregational society in supporting q
Congregational Minister. who will preach one SER
mon Sabbath in each church. The Smithtown
society will contribute $500, leaving the balance
Of his salary TO be made up by Plttston and Searls
Mills societies.
Attendants of the Conference began to arrive
Tuesday, but not in very large numbers The
first meeting, prayer meeting, was held in the
Methodist church Tuesday evening. A directory
containing the names and residences of those who
entertain Flsltois mas peen puD'sheu, anu VIII DE
of great conveu icnce.
Dandelion greens have come, and the editor,
poor cuss, can now make good square meal
Two children did quite business in selling
bouquets Of May flowers the streets, the last two
or three days.
A vast amount of mud and filth has been carted
OIL from Water street this week.
The sunny DAYS have brouDht ont the canvass
awnings again.
Parties are introducing artificial stone for build
ing purposes and monuments into this city.
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PORTLAND l. OGDENSBURG R. r.
Bondholders' Meetin @

WHEREAs tho Portland 4 Ogdensbnrg Rail
w road Company, n corpora ion Incorporated
by the state OF Maine, the first day OF November,
A. ID. 1870, mortgaged to trustees all that part OF
the railroad ofsaid company, extending. and to be
extended from the terminus in Portland Ia the State
of Maine 10 Bartlett in the Stale OF New Ham pshire
and all the franchise Of said company TO build,
land TO said Bartlett to secure the payment OF the
lrineipal and interest of bonds of aid company to
the amount of eight hundred thousand dollars, to
wit: five hundred bonds for one thousand dollars
each six hundred bonds for Ave hundred dollars
cach all dated November |, 1870, AMI payable on
the first day of July, d.. 1900, with semi AM ual
interest coupons annexed for interest the first
day OF January and the first day of July in each
year principal and interest payable at Boston.
And whereas the said railroad company failed
and neglected to pay the interest coupons said
bonds that became due and were payable on the
fret day of January A. D. 1871, although the same
were presented at Boston, and payment thereof de-
manded of said company, and the same have q leo
been presented to the Treasurer of said company
company has neglected to pay such overdue oou.
pons tor ninety days since such presentment and
demand on the Treasurer OF said company, and
still neglects to pay the same.
Therefore the unders igned Trustees under 81 i'll
tgage for the benefit ofthe holders the bonds
secured by the same, hereby give notice, that a
meeting OF the holders of said bonds, is called 10
Exchange rect, in Portland, in the County OF
Cumberland, at :hi ee O'Clock in the afternoon, on
Thursday the 10Th day of May, A. ID. 1871, in con-
fnrmy with sections 49, 40 and 30 of chapter 81 of
the Revised t. tutes OF Maine.
S, L. SPRING,
W.T.. MILLlKEN.
PHILIP HENRY BROWN.
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Nall0Well local NemS.

Caion Fast Day services will be held in the Con-
gregational vestiy on Thursday forenoon, and in
the Baptist church in the evening. The meetings
thus far this week have maintained their usual in
terest. Rev. Mr. Penney OF Augusta, preached
in the Baptist church on Tuesday evening, to a
large and interested congregation.
We learn that Messrs. Lewis Z. Norton, Chas
L. Mcdonald and Thomas Stafford, all of this
city, started for the Black Hills and fortune
TeIhaps-on Monday last. We hope they may be
more Fortunate in their enterprises than some of
their predecessors.
Rev. Miss Haynes, formerly pastor OF the Uni
versast church s this city, occupied her old pull
pit on Sabbath last, and remains for a brief time
visiting her many friends here.
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NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
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Daily Keaaehct Juurual.
PORTLAND.
Body FOnnd.


PORTLAND, April "a. The dead body of Mrs
II. l.. Howe, wife of an employe at the paper
mills at Cumberland Mills was found in the Pre-
sumpscot river this afternoon. She was about
twenty-eight years Of age. How her death hap.
pened is unknown.
Later.-Mrs. Howe, whose body was found in
the water at Cumberland Mills, to-day, committed
suicide. Domestic infecity.
Indictments.
Among the Indictments brought in by the grand
jury of the United States circuit court this after.
noon, are the following:
Irwin S. Young of Canitunk, for peljuiy in a
pension case.
William Case of Gardiner, for breaking into q
post Office
Nathaniel G. Folsom of Monticello, for Snug.
Cling.
Arrested.
Mary NJ. Mcdonald, of St. John, nurse in the
family Of Lucius A. Webb of Cape Elizabeth,
was arrested oday. for murder Of her illegitimate
child. The body of the child was found in a
vault.
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Military Matters,
'ablnet Meeting.

Orders have been issued retiring two compsnie
of United States troops from South Carolina, leay
ing but one in the state.
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posed extra session of congress. 1t is not prob
able that the day orig inally designated (nameiy
the 9th of June) will be changed. 1t is supposed
the week.
Financial.
a circular issued by treasurer Wyman, requests
all United States repositories to redeem in cur
rency or by certificates Of deposit payable in sub
s,diaTy silver coin in mulpes of $1,000, all frac-
tional currency that may be presented Frac.
uonai currency so redeemed will be forwarded as
transfer of funds to the treasury in sums OF five
hundred dollars or multiples thereof, at the ex.
pehse of the department
Report.
The report of the Louisiana Commission was
submitted to the president this afternoon, and
will be made public tomorrow.
Dinner.
The President and Mrs. Hayes entertained at
dinner this evening the members of the cabinet
and ladies and members Of the Lou. ,.A Goa
mission.
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Chicago Produce Market.

~ Chlcago April "a, 1871.
FLOUR-Extra spring. ~ 25aS co.
WHEAT-No. spring, 500 aI63A cash ll64ha
O.; May l j6zs; June No. 8. / 5l-ai 55s.
al d.; rejected, l 2ial g..
tORN-No. mixed. isi4 cash 49,; May, 5ln |;
June. 49,.
oATs-S'sa--c. cash. 3711c May; s4s June.
RYE-No. :, s2 c.
BARLEY-No.a spring 70 a7sc
PORK - Cash, IS 80 ais 20 all year. IA 30.
May, II 621s tIane, IL SO.
LARD Cash, 10 05 cash; 10 O7--ai0 071s, May;
June 10 2c-a000.
BULK MEAfS--Shoulders, 6Aa-c; short rib
sides, 5Isa &C; short clear rib, ss.a c.
WHIsKEY-western, | or.
tRElGHTs-Corn to Buffalo, 5kc., wheat do.
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Bates College Notes.

Three students have entered the Freedman
class. making it the largest class that has ever
been in the college.
Sophomore prize defamation will take place
May 4th, in the Main street Free Baptist church.
The Bates nine play the Androscoggins, Fast
Gay; the Coibys, May 2d and the Harvards, May
18th, on the Androscoggins' grounds, Lewiston.
The Seniors have secured for their commence
ment concert, Miss Annie Louise Cary, NJ. W.
Whitney, w. II. Fessenden and Lillian b. Norton
for vocal music and the Boston Philharmonic fer
instrumental.
The Seniors have five more weeks for recita.
tons The rest Of the time is given the class to
prepare for commencement. The class numbers
Is, including two young ladies.
Field Day exercises are being agitated, and it
hoped the plan will be permanently located at
Bates
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The groceries and other goods remaining in the
store recently occupied by the late Orrin Parker
were sold by auction yesterday, quite number Of
individuals, anxious to enrich the mseves sudden
ly, being present IS bidders. The grocerymen in
the city and surrounding towns. and hotel-kecp-
ers, bought NEST Of the goods that were sold in
bulk. Strangely enough, from the day of Toodles'
grandfather, an almost uncomfortable desire has
seized upon mortals to attend auction sales. The
red flag attracts the human race as much as it re-
pels the turkey race. If second hand collins or
pulpits were put up by such tonguey and humor-
GUS suctioneers as Jones, they would find pur-
chasers, we verify believe-"they would be so
handy to have in the house." While some bar
gains were made, the most of the goods sold yes
terday brought their full value, and the purchasers
will find that to be the fact. as soon as the excite
ment of bidding subsidies. But then fellow had
rather pay more for an article at an auction than
at his patient and tolng grocers. who has been
watching the markets and making the best trades
he conld, to mutually benefit himself and his Gus
TONERS. People are likely to buy at auction ar
ticles which they do not very much need. For in
stance, the individual who yesterday bid of three
dozen packages Of corn-starch, thinks he's got
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Affairs in Louisiana.
THE TROOPS WITHDRAWN.

New ORLEANS, April "a. The troops moved
out of the New Orleans Hotel to- day, in the di-
rection of the barracks.
At twelve o'clock the troops marched out of the
hotel. thence to the river, where they were con-
veyed to their barracks outside of the city.
The Louisiana Commission speak in warm terms
Of the kind manner in which they were received
at New Orleans By both parties and appear per-
fec,ly satisfied with the result.
The legislature to-day elected Judge Spofford
United States Senator in joint session. The vote
was as follows: Spofford l40, Wilt |, Bland II,
total lo3 necessary to choice ".
This afternoon one hundred guns were fred and
there was liberal display of flags in honor of the
withdrawal of the troops from the vicinity of the
state house.
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1t is hoped that our citizens will not forget the
lecture Of Mrs. Livermore at Granite Hall, this
evening at eight o'clock. Mrs. l.. is too well
known as popular lecturer, to require any words
of ours to induce anyone TO 20 to hear her. The
cause of temperance has no more interchangeable
workers than the earnest women of our Christian
Temperance Union, under whose auspices Mrs.
iivermore comes TO Augusta, and as they very
much need funds TO carry forward their noble
work. it is hoped that all will 60 to Granite Hall
prepared pot only to receive new inspiration from
The lips Of the eloquent speaker, but to give from
their purses for the furherance of the interests of
temperance in our city. The ladies Of the Union
requested to meet in the ante room Of the hall
at half past seven.
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NEW YORK.
Weather.

New YORK, April "a. Weather fine, warmer,
wind southwest. The thermometer on broadway
at two O'Clock was 70 degrees.
Tweed.
John Kelly in his testimony before the Tweed
comm ttee, to-day, said he furnished to editor
Hurlburt what was published in the World. He
said he did not know as to the truth of the state
ment.
He said be had seen Tweed's confession and it
positively stated that Tweed paid $50 900 to SEN
ator Winsow to be divided among five republican
senators, one of whom was Woodiu.
Also that he paid $50, 900 to Hastings for legis-
latve influence. 1t also states that Wnslow told
Tweed he had $500 900, and that Tweed holds
some 300 checks paid by him to different parties
to affect legislation.
The confession related largely to suits in which
the city was interested, and had an important
bearing on them.
Townsend read the confession over to the wit
ness.
Prices.
Flour has advanced on the war news Is to Is
cents per barrel, corn and cents. Oats, beef,
pork, and lard frmer.
Stocks.
Stocks closed strong, after considerable ad-
vance.
Naval Affairs.
The gupboat Despatch which sails from Nor
folk, Friday, goes to Constantinople to report to
Minister Maynard under whose orders she will act
during the war;
RumOr.
The World says Wayne Mcveigh is sa i.fod
Louisiana was carried by Tllden by large ma
jority.
Denial.
The Worlds Washington dispatch says Judge
Taft denies he wrote the letters denouncing HAYES
which may be true; but he has certainly wr ten
mere opposing his course towards the south"
The Journal of Commerce.
The Journal of Commerce appears thi. morning
as usual.
To BE Opened.
ALBANY, April q. The canal commise soners
announce their determination to open the state
canals May 9Th.
Railroad Matters.
The Erie railroad receivers report for February
shows the balance on hand February st to have
been $299. 1880, Feb. Doth, S4S3 ,44S.l7; certf
Gates of indebtedness issued, 81, 487 ASIA; can
celled, S4,4l2, S32 "a. The same outstanding Feb.
2Sth, S2075 1850.
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Many thousands of dollars are spent annually in
distributing, free of charge, Sample Bottles OF
BosHcEEs GERMAN SYRUP to all parts of the
country, to those suffering from Coughs, Asthma
Hemorrhages, Consumption, and other Throat
and Lung Diseases that the afflicted might salts
fly themselves, that this remedy would save them
from those fatal diseases. No person has ever
used this medicine without getting immediate re-
skepdcal persons going about our streets with a
suspicious cough, and the voice of consumption
coming from their lungs, that will not try it. II
you die, it is your own fault, as you can 20 to
your druggist and get q sample bottle for 10 cents
try it; three doses will relieve any case; reg
gular size only IS cents. dec9-+TTSS
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SOUTH CAROLYN
Governor Chamberlain.

New YORK, April "a. A special Columbia de-
spatch says Chamberlain is taking leading part
in organizing his party for the scenes ahead of
them. A rumor that he was a candidate for the
position of chief justice is authoritativey denied
nv his friands
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ILLINOIS.
Military.

CHICAGO, April "a. The following was received
this afternoon at the military headquarters:
Dept of the Gulf, New Orleans,
April "a, l2.l5 Z. NJ.
To Col. X. c. Drum, Asst Adj I Gen'l Chicago.
The troops quaitered at the Orleans Hotel in
this city, vacated it at IL o'clock, NJ. to-day and
proceeded to the Jackson barracks. This hotel is
the only building in the immediate vicinity of the
State House that has been occupied by the troop:
during the pas, year and not once during that time
have the troops occupied the State House or any
part OF it,
(Signed G. c. AUGUR,
Brig. Genl Commanding.
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W. W. Harlow of Winthrop, now at Custer
City, writes to New York paper that the reports
hat the persons who went from New Sharon and
;,koHhegan had been murdered by the Indians
was necessarily false, as the party was then at
Custer City, with the exception of few who had
zone to DeadWood.
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ADVICE To SMOKED
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Another prayer meeting of great interest was
held yesterday morning, at O'Clock, in the rooms
of the Refo. III Club. Several of the prominent
business men on the street, left their business
temper arly and went in to take part in the meet
ing. A spirit Of conservation and desire to
work in the good cause were freely expressed,
and fervent prayer offered for the outpouring of
Gods spiiit. The meetings will be continued
every morning, at o'clock.
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spatch says Chamberlain is taking a leading part
| IN organizing his party for the scenes ahead oil
them. A rumor that he was a candidate for the
position of chief justice is auhoritatively denied
by his friends.
General Assembly.
COLUMBIA, April "a. The general assembly
met In extra session at the call of Gov. Hampton
at noon.
In the house the proceedings were confined to
calling the roll of the Wallace house as it stood
when it adjourned i'll December, with sixty nine
members.
An adjournment till tomorrow was then or
dcred.
The names Of the members of the Mackey
| house were not put on the roll and no action has
yet been taken concerning them.
In the senate the former lieutenant governor
Gleaves called the body to order and made fare
well address, insisting that he was legally re-
elected, but that further resistance would be USE
less
Swails, president pro tenn, took the chair, and
a motion was adopted for committee to wait on
Simpson, Hamptons lieutenant governor, and to
swear him in.
Simpson came forward and told the senate he
had already been declared elected. and had Quail.
fed with Hampton last December, and no power
on earth could make him take the oath of office
again.
After some discussion the senate reconsidered
its action and struck out the provision for swear
ing in Simpson.
He took his seat and delivered brief address
urging strict regard for rights and privileges Of
all classes.
The senate now stands fifteen democrat, to
eighteen republicans, but one republican usually
votes With the democrats and another is in Jail
under criminal charges, awaiting trial, that the
vote virtually stands sixteen to sixteen, the lieut..
governor having the casting vote.
Indications are that associate justice Willard
New York republican. will be nominated for chief
justice by the democrats and elected in accord
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The victims of Z. B. Mahan, agent for the
s,mewhat celebrated Granite Agricultural Works,
at Lebanon, New Hampshire, will be glad to
hear, as they did by our telegraphic columns yes
terday, that Mshan, whose swindles we were the
trst to expose in this State, has been arrested OF
y rtquisiton from Governor Conner, and will be
/. led at Belfast for swindling.
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We have been furnished list of sweeping fires
rat occurred in this country during the month of
March, The list is formidable one, almost
startling. The heaviest loss was on Bond street,
New York. property being destroyed to the
amount of 81, 100000. Losses of $4,000, or in
that neishborhood, are reported as quite frequent
daring the month.
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Among the lady orators in this country, Mrs.
Mary A. Livermore justly stands pre-eminent.
Her words have the soul of true eloquence, and
inspire her hearers with courage "to do and to
dare for the right. Temperance is her fsvorite
theme. and upon that subject is she to speak this
evening at Granite Hall, under the auspices OF
the Augusta Womsns Christian Temperance
Union. An are respectfully and most urgently
invited to attend. The prayer meetings in the
city are suspended, so that the people may gener-
ally attend the meeting at the hall.
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FLORIDA.


JACKSONVILLE, April "a. The schooner Flora
Woodhouse from New York, reports that she
picked up Capt. McCobb of the schooner Frank
and Emily. Of Rockport, off Wilmington. N. G.,
which sunk in the gale of the 18th. The crew
consisted of besides the Captain. All the others
are supposed to have been lost. He was picked up
after being in the water "a hours.
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NEW YORK, April "a. Weather fine warmer
wind southwest. The thermometer on Broadwa
at two o'clock was 70 degrees.
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No person ever used Adamson's Balsam without
being able to speak in its favor. Its magical ef-
fects stfording almost instant relief 10 the most
stubborn cases has won for it reputation as a
remedial agent for coughs and colds, for which the
proprietor may well be proud. Price IS cts.-Bos-
ton Adcocate. apl25-t&wlw
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Huntington, Nssen & Co., have recently made
u large purchase of fine, all wool cassimeres al
prices very much below the cost of production,
and they offer them for 65 and IS cents per yard
These goods would be considered good trade at
slo0 per yard. This line Of goods includes styles
suitable for childrens as well as mems suits.