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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-27
THE EASTERN WAR.
INsURRECTION IN CRETE-HEAvY
SERyIAN LOSSES.
Horrible scenes Mt PleYBa.

4 New YORK, December 2G. A cable special ssys
the Cretan iusunect on has conyoked the National
assembly, VINO formed provisional government.
The servisns were repulsed with immense loss
at Nyatre.
Gladstone hes aroogized to Meheuct Pasha for
his unjust accusations.
Details of the condition OF Plevna when cap
tured confirm the reported horrors there Fam
lshed dogs were feeding on corpses of the dead
and bodies of still living wounded. The SAVAGE
howls OF tue greedy brutes, as they tore the pu-
tiid flesh of the dead or cruncbed bones between
their teeth and The cries and groans of wounded
as they vsinly struggled with dogs, might be
heaid Tor miles around, and made the soul sick.
Birds were picking at skulls, hopping from body
to body with bt axis and plumage besmt a. ed with
human blood, and screaming with fendsh delig ht.
Dogs fought among Them elves, and bird struggled
with bird for the possession Of morsel of hui
man mesh, and other most Undesirable horrors
prevailed
IN one house alone 81 dead and SO wounded
Turks were found, some of the former half de
composed and putrid, and the wounded in a condi-
ton thai can be better imagined than described.
Some OF the wounded were able TO crawl about,
ana cIutched at odd morsels of food found in the
hands OF the dead, with feverish avldiy but
thousands were utterly helpless and awaited
death or succor with matches fatalsm.
looO prHoners were hud1led together on the
banks OF the Nid, and the horrors OF their position
eqnalled those of the plague. Living and dead
were piled together pionI-cuously IN heaps like
wood, aud earted away. There were only three
carts available Tor this work. and the confus ion
was ndescnoahle.
Osman bravery is stained and blgckened hv hi,
treatment of the Russian wounded that fell into
ms hands. His gallant defence of Plevna for a
moment blinded the victois and Europe TO the fact
mat all the prisoners we've buichered BY troop
under Osmau pasha.
BosTON, December &c. A Globe special from
st. Petersburg this morning, says the czar ha,
declared his intention 70 torcibly resist any inter
vention.
ST. PETERSBURG, December 26. An offic a
telegram states that sudden drifting Of ice on
the Danube has torn away the hiidse at lbrail al
the steamers are frozen in aud unable to reach It,
Grand Duke Alexis announces that communica-
ton cannot be res orcd for the present.
BELGRADE, December 26. On Monday, the
Servlans after eight hour, OF severe fl !htng cap
tured Okpalanka, with three krupp guns and
large quanuiy Of ammunition aud provisions.
Fi1pce Milan was pres ut yes crday when bom-
Daldment Of NlsCh commenced.
ERzERoUM, December 26. Russian investment
is almost complete. Irfanhy is massed in the
northern Fart OF the Plain Bombartlmcnt of the
town and in eruption OF the telegraph are immi-
nent. n Vienna despatch says that SkobeL H.
with division Of infantry, two regiments of cav
airy and half brigade of illery, has occupied
the town of Trsjan, near Irljan pass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-27
dec2O.ttf


In our style of climate, with its sudden chang
es of temperature, rain, wind and sunshine Of
ten iutermingled in single day. is no wonder
that our children, friends and relatives are so
often taken from US by neglected colds, half the
deaths resulting from this cause. A bottle of
Bos ohee's Gerham Syrup kept about your home
for immediate use, win prevent serious sickness,
large doctors bill, and perhaps death, by the use
of three or four doses. For curing Consumption,
Hemonhages, Pneumonia, Severe Coughs
Group or any disease Of the Throat or Lungs, its
success is simply wonderful, as your druggist
will tell you. German Syrup is now sold in every
town and village on this continent. Sample bot
tie for trial, loo; regular size, &c.
decl0-fsod.xwtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-27
The French AsiiatiUH.
FRANCE WILL NOT INTERFERE IN
THE EASTERN QUESTION.
Proposed Investigation Into an Order of
McMahOn's.

PARIS, December &c. The Temp, abiding 10
the report that active intercourse has teen gong
on between Paris and London, with view to es-
tabllshng an understanding on the Eastern Qu.s
ton, says that 1t is certain that the Fteuca gov
eminent does not in,end departing fro II is atti-
tude OF reserve 10 play an active part ia Eastern
affairs.
Much comment has been caused by plan de-
signed by President Mcmahon to cashier cap
tain of a regiment of line Stationed at Llomsas,
who, on the 18TH inst when orders were received
to prepare to march to Paris, declared he would
not abet a coup d. etat.
III probable that on the re-assembing of the
chamber, motion will be made for the appoint
ment of committee to inquire whether oIders
had really been given tor coup d etat.
The radical journals state that the troops at
Limoges were supplied with ammunition and Two
days ratons, and held in readiness 10 start for
Paris.
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Skoyyhsgan Locals.

Saturday was day of accidents with some. A
horse owned by John McGlauohn of Solon, fright.
ened by the ears, rau away, throwing the old
gentleman out and tipping the wagon on to him
1t was found that he had a very severe scalr
wound, and was bruised generally. He was taken
toto DIR. Cushngs and his wounds dressed. 1t i,
a wonder that it didn't kill the old man.
Also, an old lady, Mrs. Burwood, from Madison
while visiting her son in this village, slipped upon
the lev sidewalk. breaking her leg. She was TAX
en- TO her sons where DR.. c. attended.
Although we are deprived of good sleighing, the
fine weather and good wheeling gave the people
fine opportunity to enjoy Christmas in their var
Gus entertainments, family visits, gifts, &C., ant
also. the boys are improving the excellent skating
~ the river
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NEW NOl,k.


NEW YORK. December 26. There is no found
alton whatever for the rumored deficiency in the
pension agency. Owing to the system of paw
ments, 1t is impossible for any dedication to take
place.
Failure.
Nutter & Co., stoca brokers aud bankers, have
failed. took speculstions are the cause
There lie considerable talk of severe legal meas
ures against the firm of Natter & Co.. the sus-
pended Wall street brokers. 1t Is stated they sold
a large quantity of coliaterals held as securities
for loans.
The counsel for the bankrupt firm of Nutter &
Co., said this afternoon that their lab htIes were
about $4,000.
New Trial Asked.
A motion is made for a new trial of DR.. Lam
bert.
Arrested.
1t is reported that two officials were arrested on
charges Of completely with Mu ply in the excise
frauds.
The Explosion.
Charles Holman, one of the injured in the Bar.
clay street explosion, died to-day. This makes
the fourth known victim. Moe bodies are sup
posed 10 be in the ruins, not covered.
killed.
John Desmond died at Albany to-day, from a
blow Win pitcher yesterday.
Dissolved.
The defunct Mechanic and Traders Savings To-
sttuton and the Claimant Savings Bauk OF New
Iofk are dissolved.
Receivers Appointed.
Receivers have been appointed for the suspend.
ed New Rochelle Savings Bsuk and Oriental
Bank of New York.
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Chicago Produce Market.

Chicago December 20 ISL.
FLOUR-Extra spring 81 75a5 70.
WHEAT-No spring ll0ka- sash; liO&a
l09t Dec; llCAa', Jan; llU4a Feb; No.3lllai. +;
rejected, s7--l.
CORN-No, mixed. A.; cash AK; Dec, 49,;
Jan 42t4 4i-a-- Feb.
OATS Sc sash: 25j. Jan; 25},c Feb.
RYE-So. :, 5G.-c.
BARLEY-No. : spring, 57@,ac.
PORK Cash II - all So, Jan, IL 10.
Dec, ii 90.
l. iRO- Cash 40 cash; 77o-s7 7o., Jan.
Feb. 50 Ices.
BULK MEATS-shoulders 4l.a,I,c: short rib
sides, GA &C.: short clear rib, 6ka G.
WHISkEY-Western, l DC.
tRElGIITS-Corn to Buffalo, axe: wheat do
c,
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\ TRAGIC EVENT.


NEW YORK, December 26. A tragic event in
high life occurred this afternoon, James l.. John
son, aged twenty two years. resident of West
23d street, New York, and sand to be sou of a
wealthy Broadway stage proprietor, attempted to
murder his wife at the residence of her father, L..
Benedict, 43 Monroe Place, Brooklyn. The couple
had been married about year, but for some rea-
son have been living apart for the past few weeks.
The husband celled on the wife this AFTERNOON,
and it is alleged that he threatened TO shoot her
and the babe at her breast. She IAN down stairs
and he fired, the ball entering her shoulder and
passing out below the breast. The assall.nt was
arrested and locked up. Mrs. Johnson's wound
ia sprOu.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-27
AUGUSTA, Me-, Dec.


Notice is hereby given that there will be a
meeting of the Soldiers Monument Association,
at Masonic Hall, on Thursday evening of each
week, at 730, until further notice. All persons
interested in the movement of raising funds for
building monument, are cordially invited to be
present. c. Z. NASH, Pres.
IT r RrlNcu,pD Sac'y
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WYOMING. TERRITORY.
Collision.

CHEYENNE. December 26. A collision between
the express train No. 4 and the freight train No
7, near this city this afternoon during fog re-
suited in the death of the engineer and fireman
of the freight train The employees on the pas
seuger train escaped. though both engines we've
wrecked
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-27

Health is an inestimsble jewel. The cough
that deptlves you of it may take your life too.
One bottle of Hale's Honey of lIorehound and
Tar will avert the evil, and save you from con.
sumption. Will you weigh Life against a half
dollsrf Sold by all druggists.
Pixies Toothsche Drops care in minute.
Iacln--4 mo
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NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
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Daily Aenueast 5ournal.
LEWISTON.
Annual Meeting.

LEWISTON, December 20. The eleventh ses-
sion of the State Educational Association met to-
night. The convention was welcomed by the
Mayor, after which Rev. A. S. Mayo of Spring
field delivered lecture, the subject being "Pa-
rents and the Common Schools" The attend :
ance promises 10 be good.
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FINANCIAL l. COMMERCIAL.
New York Money Market.
EVENING REPORT.

.'tw IorA December q, ls.1.
Money loaned at 6a' per cent. on call. Foreis IN
exchange Wi ak; SPA ats2h for sixty DAYS
aud 1851 as5-- demand. Gold opened at ;02i.
aud closed at iO27. Bo .rowing rates - 040a5 per
,ent and DAT, and earring rate in,-. Clearngs
si3.53j 90. Custom receipts, $50 ,JOC. Treasury
ilsbursed si.e3s 900 interest, tll2 800 Tor bonds
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PATENTS.
r. II. EDDY,

NJ. 20 State ST.. opposite Ktiby, Boston
Secures patents In the United States also in Great
Britain, France and other foreign countries Cop
les OF the claims OF any Patent furnished by re-
hitting one dollar. Assignments recorded at
Nasamg on. No Agency in the United States DOS.
sesses superior facilities for obtaining Patents or
ascer.ainins the patentablity OF Inventions.
Il. III. EDDY Solicitor of + atents.
Test 1 m n als.i
~ regard Mr. Eddy one of the mos tcapabls
and sGcoessiu practitioners with whom have had
official Dtercourso. CHARLES MASON,
Commissioned Patents"
Inventors cannot employ a person more trust
worthy or more capable OF securing for them an
early aud favorable consideration at the Patent
Ofice.'
EDMUND BURKE,
Late Commissioner of Patents.'
BOSTON, October ID, 1870.
r. II. EDDY, ESQ Dear Sir: you procured for
ave- IN lao, my first patent. Since then YOU have
aced for and advised me in hundreds of cases, and
procured many patents, reissues and extensions.
have occasionally employed The best agencies in
New York, Philadelphia and Washington, but I
still give you almost the whole OF my business, in
your line, and advise others to employ you,
Yours truly, GEORGE DRAPER
Boz ton, Jan. 1877. ly?
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Tiin B0KiER TROUBLE.
The Troops Ordered 10 Texas.

BRowNvILLE December %. Steamer Hahn
arrived at Brazos yesterday forenoon, with three
companies Of troops from New Orleans, reached
this city b, railroad last evening. They are the
first of the additional force recently ordered to
the Rio Grande. The lower Rio Grande Is re-
markedly quiet for several months past Ia fact
since the raid on RIO Grande city jail four months
ago. there have been no depl citations worthy OF
notice.
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ROCkLAND.
Fatal ccident.

RocKLANp, December &c. Mrs. Eliza E. Blag.
den, highly esteemed LADY of this city, was
thrown flom a carriage by a runaway horse this
afternoon, aud almost instantly killed. Mrs. b.
was widow about thirty-one years Of age, and
leaves a Young daughter.
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BENTON.
Fire.

WATERvuLE, December 26 The dwelling
house owned and occupied by Henry johnson, at
Benton, was destroyed by fire Monday night
Loss five hundred dollars. Insured for two hun
bred aud fifty dollars.
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FRoM The C1i.,;o. Laio, Aug % 1877.

FROM The Christian Union, Aug. %, 1877;
"a valuable horse of the writer's was kicked on
the hook Swelling and lameness ensued, render.
ing the animal nearly worthless. We were adj
vised to thy Giles Liniment, and are gratifed to
say 1t acted like charm. About two inches of
bone came away, the sore healed up and the lame
mess and swelling are fast disappea airing.
HENRY WARD BEECHER, }
LYMAN ABBOT, EDiIohs'
send postal card for pamphlet. containing full
I.folmation to DocroR GILES, 46l Sixth Avenue,
N.Y.
+. w. kinsman, Agent. oct6-teod&wly
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FROM GREECE.
An Agitation 10 have Greece Declare
war Against Turkey.

LONDON, December 26. An Athens despatch
states that demonstrations in favor of war took
place on Monday among soldiers aud civilians at
Lsmia, on the frontier War becomes more pr oh
able every day. 1t is commonly believed that the
cabinet hesitstes to adopt any decided policy be-
lore the meeting Of the British parliament.
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N n'cipsl Court.

Michael Gillgan, Thomas Simmons and John
MoGlinn, were before the court for drunkenness
yesterday. aud went to Jail for thirty days.
Ahiah Trip and Peter Quincy were taken o.
Migrants and sent to the house of correction fol
thirty days.
Chas. E. Mclaughlin, for drunkenness, fined
s. and costs. Appealed.
The Daily J 1u' nal duting the Session
We shall. as usual, pablsh the legislative Daily
journal, during the session of the legislature,
which begins in this city, on Wednesday of mex,
week Every farmer, merchant, lawyer, and bus
ines. man in the State should have it. 1t will
give full reports Of the proceeding, of the legisla
ture, with the usual teegraphic and other new.
of the daily press. Following are the terms
copy of Daily Kennebec Journal, by mail TO ont
address, for The session. 50 90; copies. IS 70, Il
copies, $500 Additional subscribers taken al
the same rates. When delirered By carrier 10,
session, IN any part ofHe city. the price nil in
Uariajiy be 800 Any person raising club OF
ers, shall have an extra copy for himself; any per
son sending the money for ten, as above, shall
have an extra cop' for himself; for eveiv addi-
tions club of ten, the person raising il shall have
an additional extra copy for himself; all clubs
must he sent in one package, to one address Jun
ess by special arrangement made al this Office !
Clubs should he raised at once, that subscribers
may have the benefit Of the paper during the en-
tire session.
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TIE INDIAN.
Fight Between the Cavalsy and
the Indians.

NEW YORK, December &c. A despatch from
General Mcdowell says Lieuts. Kicker and Tor
reg, with the sixth cavalry. returned to camp in
Arizona, having surprised the Indians who Killed
The mail rider December 18th. The cavalry de-
stroyed their camp, left fifteen dead Indians on
he ground and killed more: captured sixteen
horses, fifty saddles aud a quantity of stuff which
the Indians had taken, and also captured the
mail.
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The following is partial list Of the scholars il
the village district who have not been abse Mt fol
the term ending Dec. 22d. Will teachers finish
the lit, and hand the names to us for publication
PRIMARY-Grove St.-John Buckley, Eugene
Baisdel, Nellie Broen, Bertha Feirand, Ellen
Freeman, Arthur Freeman Harry Goodrich, Ida
Howes, Clarence Herrin. Arthur Lougee, Arthur
Rowe, Harry Reid, Eddle Reid, Linda Rowe
Maud Wills
Chestnut st.-Frel 5. Beale, Fred W. Boyn-
ton. Susie n. Cargll, Eva NJ. Gdden, MabeI
Russell, Annie s. Stevens, Horace G.. Turner.
Crosby St-Arthur L. Percival, Lottie B. Ma
son, Gertrude Mennealy Jennie Beals, John Is.
Beals, Ellen A L lrner, Hattie A. Parks, Lizzie
Copp. Cora b. Weeks, Herbert X. Smith.
Kendall St.-Be-sie Cheney, BERTHE Miller, Lii.
Ia Baisdell. Ada NJ iller, Lizzie Gage, John Moody
Tile Chute, Ida Gibbs freeman Mayo, Arthur
smith, Myrtle Blasdell, Charles Parnalee, Dolore
LeClair. viii Towle, Donat LeClair, Eva Gibbs
Charles Savage.
lNTERMEDIATE-K Kendall St.-Muuie Dyer
CHARLES Miller Ralph Fletcher. Adelbert Merrill
Willie Farnham, lssie Fish, Mary Arnold Fred
Fletcher.
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PORTLAND.
Robbery .

PORTLAND, December 26. Yesterday morning
John Corners went through man named Silk at
his house on Centre street, while SILK was ntox-
Gated, and took about ten dollars. He was ar
rested and brought before the count this morning
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ILLINOIS.
-=aas
Sudden Death.

CHICAGO, December 20. Hon. w. w. IIeaton
of Dixon, H., and chief justice of the appe-
late court for this district, died very suddenly here
day, of heart disease.
Fined far Conspiracy.
O. Reynolds of New Haven, was fined one hum
bred dollars and costs, to-day, for conspring to
put young girl into house of prostitution.
Death of a Railroad Man.
d. w. Ross, we'll known railroad man Of
Spring feld, H., died at Denver, this morning.
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CALAIS.
Fire..

Fire.
CALAIS, December &c. The store of Ii. {. &
W. Barnard was burned in this place yesterday.
Loss $500; insured for $1,000 Loss on stock
about $780, insured for $500.
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The San jose (Cal) Mercury gives account
Of the suicide of Lizzie Jones of Augusta, Me
She went to California in search Of her brother,
bat not finding him. took to course Of life that
led to her deah. She was refused burial in the
city cemetery, and much indignation was felt BY
the public, and the Mercury denounces the act as
a clio of batbarsm, az it il.
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SENATOR PATTERSON.

WASHINGTON. December %. Senator Patter-
son is - Ii 10 feeble condition. He had another
sever attack of vertigo this eveing. which was re-
eved by opiates.
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In humble imitation of DR.. Franklin. DR.. Kane,
Capt. Hall, and "the other fellows" the bold fish
crmen on the Kennebec, Yesterday, plunged their
boats through the ice, and dropped an a0ectonate
line to the suckers.
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NEW BRUNSWICK .
Fire.

ST. STEPHENS, December 26. Last night fire
originated in Edwards photograph gallery in thi,
city, in the lower fiat occupied by Andrew Dewolf
grocer. The stock was mostly saved. The build
ing WIS damaged TO the amount of about five
hundred dollars.
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LEEDS.
Fire.

LEWISTON, December 27. The dwelling house
of Mr.. Eben Stincbfeld Of Leeds, was burned on
Wednesday morning. Miss Harriet Foss, an old
lady, persisted in the FIRE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-27

The Governor and Council began a session at
the State House yesterday. which viii be contin-
ucl until the organization of the new Council.
The business engaging their attention is the set
t'cment OF accounts of the various State institu-
tons, etc. Two pardon cases were heard yester-
day, but no decision reached.
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s. S. Brooks & Co. have got one of their signs
up their new block, and more are to follow.
There should be sign at the top of every story,
and we suppose there win be.
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A Prison Reform Convention Is called to meet
in this city, on Wednesday, January 9. to be at
tended by Sheriff, Jaors, County Commissioners
and others. interested in the management Of jail.
and houses of correction.
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UNION.
Fire..

PORTLAND, December 26 A tenement house
at Union Mills, belonging to Joseph Granger, was
burned Yesterday morning. Loss six hundred
dollars; insured.
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CALIFORNIA.


NEW YORK. December 26. A San Francisco
special says much rsscslity is being exposed by
investigation of the Justice. lille and Moder
NJ lining Company. The Idaho mine has paid It's
hundredth dividend.
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NEW JERSEY.
Robbery.

NEWARK, December &c. There was a daring
attempt at robbery in this city this afternoon. A
young man named James Sweeny. of Sacrsmen-
TO, Cal threw large stone TIN ough the plate
glass window of the brokers. Gregory & Ballon,
and grabbed two hundred dollars. lie was ar
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CONN ECTIClrI.
Burned 10 Death.

Hartford, December 26. Mrs. Brophy and a
young daughter were burned to death in a tene
ment which was also burned. Six families hav-
ing narrow escape. The cause of the FIRE was
kerosene lamp explnsion.
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YER MONT.
Smart Walking.

BRATTLEBoRo, December &c. A despatch re-
ceiyed here states that Miss BERTHE LeFrsDce sue
cessfnlly accomplished the difficult feat of walk
lug fifty miles in twelve houis at Rutland to-
day.
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Fined far Conspiracy.
Death of a Railroad Man
FLORIDA.
Marine News.

KEY WEST December 26. Arrived the Amer.
lean brig Cora Green in charge of the mate Col
Inns, the master being dead, with cargo of log
wood, fl om Ilsyti for New Work. All hands are
sick.
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BOy Shot.

A boy named David Sweeney shot a playmate
named Thomas Rourke. with shot gun this
morning 1t is said that the shooting was acct
dental
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Failure.

MERIDIN, December 26. The meat market and
grocery store of Island 4 OBlien and John Is
land & Co, were closed by the sheriff to-day
Large quantities of goods were found stored in
different parts Of the city. Liabilities twenty
thousand dollars.
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local anu State Mems.

Playing marbles was among the diversions Of
Christmas day.