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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-10-17
SkOwhegan Locals.

The recent and copious raus seem to have sat
i,6ed the demands of mother EARTH and the
springs and dry wells have started out anew. The
ground in this section was never in better con-
dtion to absorbe and take in a good quantity of
water, as it was before our rains.
The musical convention held here last week I'M
der the direction of Prof. w. o. Perkins of Bos-
ton, was very highly complmented by the class
and well patronized by our singers. Several
from other places attended, Mrs. Shaw Of Bangor
Mrs. Robbins Of Dexter, and several ladies' from
Pennington. Miss Eustis of that town presided
at the piano. DR.. HAYES of Hallowell favored the
convention with his presence. All know that the
| DR.. enjoys good sing, and knows how to do it
himself. The closing concerts were very good
| and well patronized. While the solos and single
pieces were well executed, we incline to the opin-
ion that il would be better for all parties if more
| of the singing were done by the class. We be-
leve the public enjoy full better the class singing
| if we are to judge from the expressions we hear
dropped. Prof. Perkins made a favorable i'm
preston with all.
We are glad to record the fact that soon a lect-
/ How much we are to be favored with such
lectures the coming Lyceum season, we are I'M
able to say. We hope the hard times will not de-
prive US wholly Of them.
Mr.. Seth Getchell, Monday, was severely in
work upon his house. 3
Mrs Curtis died instantly few days since, while
talking with her family, In her usual health.
DIR. j. 8. Cushing has recently moved to his
new stand, corner Of North and High streets.
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THE EASTERN War
A Russian Victory. a
The Turks Driven from The Field.
HEAVY LOST BY THE TURKS.
The Russians Capture Large Quantities
of Guns, Ammunition and Provisions.

LONDON, October 16. A Russian Official des.
patch, dated at the headquarters Of the army of
the Caucasus, October 10, says: tsW
yesterday the Russians gained great victory
over Mukhtar Pssha, capturing many gums aud
prisoners. The Turks have been driven from the
road to Kars." 100 III q.
A despatch from Moscow. to. day, says that pri-
vate kilograms received there state that on Mon.
day the Russians attacked Mukhtar Pasha's new
positions. The Caucasian gredadiers stormed Al
twas Hill forming key to the Turkish position.
A two hours engagement ensued, resulting In the
flight of Mukhtar Pashs in the direction Of Kars
or Erzeroum.
The Russians pursued the Turks. The Turkish
army lost many prisoners, cannon, rifles, and .
quantity Of provisions.
An official despatch received at Constan tinopie,
dated to-day says that the Russians were attacked
on four sides and falling back ct the time the
telegram was sent of, and the final result of the
battle was momentarily expected.
ST. PETERSBURG, October 10. The fate Of
Mondays battle was decided by flank attack on
Mukhtsr Pssha's position from the north. At
noon the Caucasian grensdes under General Fle-
mann, stormed the hill and redoubt, capturing
three krupp guns. The Ezinkoz regiment oc-
cupied Aadjsdagh, capturing the Turkish camp.
The enemy retired in disorder in three directions
being cut Oft in the rear from Kss. Pursuit was
sharp everywhere, and viii be continued to-mor-
row.
No news has been received yet from General
Lazarof.
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Pennington Locals

The county Show and Fair occurred on the So
ciety's grounds, in Pennington, on Wednesday,
Thursday and Saturday. The Fair, which should
have happened Friday, was postponed on account
of the weather. The exhibition generally was
considered successful, although it was q damp
time Saturday afternoon a large crowd witnessed
the races. Honest Ned won the sweepstake race
in three straight heats. Brown Billy took the first
money in the three minute race. The trotting
was close.
The Jubilee singers from Harper's Ferry, West
Virginia, gave concert in Drummond Hall, Fri
day evening Of last week. This company con-
sists Of ten coored vocsists-four gentlemen
who are singing in aid of the "Girls Boarding
Hall, " in connection with the Normal school, at
the Ferry. The leader said it was necessary to
60 back twenty-five or thirty years, when they
we're held in bondage, to appreciate fully the songs
they now presented. Then they had nothing else
to do for recreation but sing these, whose pecul-
isrity and oddly could be accounted for only by
taking into consideration their wretched condi-
ton and the times The troupe was well received
by the audience, and the songs which were ac-
compsnied by the usual swaying of the body and
clspping of the hands, did not fail to interest.
The hall was crowded.
The material for the iron bridge at North Farm
ington is arriving and being hauled to the sbut-
ments. After it is all collected, nothing remains
but to pick it up and lay 1t in position.
Considerable quantities of raspberries have been
picked since the first of October. in Franklin
county, and many wild flowers are In bloom.
Mt. Abraham and Mt. Saddleback lie to the
north of Mt Blue, instead of south as stated two
weeks ago.
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Cor message see second paee.)

On the motion Of Mr.. Window, il was ordered
that the message be printed aud referred TO the
committee on appropriations.
Mr. Thurman introduced Q bill to alter and
amend the acts to aid the construction of o rail
road and telegraph line from the Missouri river
to the Pacific ocean, and TO secure to The govern
ment the Of the same for postal and military
ard other purposes, approved July LIST. 1852, and
July I'd, 1854. II
The bill was referred to the COMMITTEES on the
judiciary.
10 explanation Mr.. Thurman said that il was
the same bill 10 amend the Pacific railroad acts 90
as to provide sinking fund for the liquidation Of
Indebtedness due the government by said con-
panies, which was reported from the Judiciary
committee in July. 1876. .....,. .......-
The Senate then at 40 o'clock, on the motion
of Mr.. Edmund. adjourned till tomorrow.
Mr.. Mcmillan of Minnesota, who was absent
yesterday, appeared to-day, leaving but two sens
tors absent. Messrs. Morton and Sharon. f-
HOUSE. .,trf
Coxs motion to send Raney's case TO the COM
mittee, was defeated by . large majority. and
Rainey was sworn in.
The session Of the House was mainly devoted
to the question of swearing in the two South
Carolins members, Rainey and Cain; they were
sworn Ia. ..
Objection was Withdrawn in the case OF Mr..
Darrell of Lonisiana, and he was also sworn In.
The case Of Mr.. Elan Of Louisiana was dis
cussed but no result was reached. t'ff,arer
The Presidents message Was read and referred
to the committee of the whole. ...... s.
The rules Of the last House were adopted, the
committee on rules ordered, and the House at405
O'Clock adjourned.
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Shutting out the Enemy.

1t is better to shut out the enemy, Disease, than
to battle with him after he has entered the fortress
of the body. Therefore, If health is endangered
by hurlful influences, such as a malarous atmos-
phere, unhealthy occupations, sedentary pursuits,
and those which necessitate undue physical or
mental strain or exposure in rough weather, IL is
the pMt OF wisdom to protect it by the use OF
a reliable preventive. No article sold, advertised
or prescribed il so well adapted for this purpose
as Hostetter's stomach Bters an agreeable and
enicacous tonic, recommended by physicians as
mediciLa al stimnlaDt md corrective, botanic in it,
derivation, and having for its spirituous basis old
rye Of the purest quality. which preserves in
understanding form the potent vegetable juices
and extracts combined win it, Fortified with this
benign preventive, tho system may bid defiance To
disease, no matter how unfavorable the conditions.
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THE INDIAN OUTBREAK.
OFFICIAL REPORT OF THE SUR
RENDER or JOSEPH.
! Severe Storm of snow and Wind Pre-.
walls.
MOVEMENTS OF THE SITTING BULL
COMMISSION.

New YORK, October l6. Gen. Miles official
report Of the pursuit and capture of Joseph's band
contains little that 10 new.
He says the Indians admit loss of chiefs Look.
ing Glass. Grohool, HUI Rotconate, brother Of
Joseph, and others of the principal men, aud thir-
ty-fve killed and forty-six wounded.
tested by forced marches and hard fight at short
range, are worthy of the highest commendstion.
A severe storm of snow and wind. which set In on
the LIST inst. added greatly 10 the hardships which
have been borne without murmurings.
The opportune arrival Of the train under escort.
commanded by Capt. Brotherton. projected the
wounded from the worst effects of the storm.
lies left the battle field the 7th, for the camp
on the Yellowstone, taking the Indians and bic
wounded with him. The soldiers killed were bur-
led on the banks of Smoke Creek.
A despatch from the camp Of the Sitting Bull
commission on the Mariss. the 10th, says the CON-
mission is pressing northward, expecting TO meet
Capt. Tyler's detachment the 10th, which will Co.
cort the commission 10 the border. e.
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NEW YORK.
Gen. Grant.


NEW YORK., October l6. Gen, Grant vr;tes
That he is exhausted by the hospitality of the Eng
iish people, and will accept the naval vessel ten
aered by his own government to take him to the
Mediterranean.
Rumor.
1t is rumored that Commodore Nicholson will
De removed from the navy yard here aud a more
experienced Offices will take his place.
A Swindler.
Geo. T. Plume, broker Of 81 Exchange Place
and living at the Clarendon Hotel, is charged by
Connections OF the Conant family with having mis-
appropriated nearly $500 900. Charles A. La
mont, formerly sugar refner, and afterwards
wall ST. broker fell from window of his house
10 9th Avenue, in the fall of 1873, and was killed.
lie left an estate of nearly $500 900 to the care of
ms wife, as executrix, and Francis Skiddy and
Geo. T. Plume as executors. Plume wa, finer
" Lannon'S partner IN the sugar business had
the latter's entire confidence, and had complete
trust put in him by Mrs. Lamont and MIR. Skiddy
lie had the entire charge OF the property, which
consisted OF U nited States bonds. bonds of other
Kinds. and first class mortgages of total value Of
S4oO,O0O, left in his hands.
Railroad Matters.
AT the meeting of the Railroad Presidents to
day. 1t was decided to advance the rates on west
pound freight October 22d. IL is what is called
lne "one dollar rate" to Chicago, and proportion
stely TO other western points The freight agents
~ SneeScu III preparing new scneuuie, Whlcn
which will be promulgated in few days.
Strike.
The strike Of the cigar makers for higher wages
has become general. The employees of between
ten and fifteen large manufactures who have
hitherto held aloof. ceased work this morning and
Joined their brethren. The number o men and
women now idle is estimated at fifteen thousand
and they seem firm in their determination not to
Go another days work until the bosses accede to
their demands. Communication is being held
with the cigar makers of other cities, and it is an
ticiPated that before the close of the week the
strike will extend throughout the United States.
Court Matters.
The suit OF Francis b. Looms VS.. The New
FORK Warehouse and Security Company and 9th
ers, was up in the common pleas court to-day in
New York on motion to continue the injunction
INCOMING the warehouse company from suing the
plaintiff, having been one of the endorsers, anG
claiming that it had been fully paid and dischsrg-
ed Judge Robinson denied the motion to con-
tlnue the Injunction.
Sale.
The commissioners of the canal fund at Albany
to-day authorized negotiations for the sale of the
Crooked Lake Canal to the Penn. 4 New York
Railroad company.
Naval Affairs.
l, is now said that the naval officer in Ne ~ York
will be given to Hon. F. b. Prince or General c.
X. Graham.
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Joseph Roberts.


A few weeks since another hero Of the late war
passed on to "the undiscovered country, from
whose bourne no traveller returns"
The subject of this sketch was born in Eastport
in 1896 and joined New York regiment in 1861,
aud served continuously in the army till lS70-en-
listing three times and serving the full period of
each enlistment The last six years of his service
was in the regular army as . hospital steward.
lie was severely wounded at the battle of Freder-
icksburg, by ball which passed entirely through
his body in the region Of the groin. This dis
abled him from active service in the field after
that wound. Since his final discharge from the
army in 1870, he has filed important position
in the State Department until his death, August
9, 1877. He has been constant sufferer from the
effects of his wound. In 1869 he was married to
Miss Margot Martinez of Washington. His wife
has proved to be to him very ministerng angel
Q companion faithful, true and loving, such as
rarely falls to Q mans lot to possess. She remains
at Washington ct present. Mr.. Roberts was ten
derby attached to his wife, and was known, re-
spected and beloved by Q large circle of acsuain-
tances in this city. His father, Joseph S. Roberts,
still lives in Portland. Faithful and true as a
husband. . friend and . man, he still lives in
the hearts Of those who best knew him.
"There Is no Death what seems so is transition
This life of mortal breath
Is but . suburb of the life elysian,
Whose portal we call Death"
Washington, d. c. P.
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FORTY.FIFTH CONGRESS.
Extra Session.
SENATE.
W.surNeroN Oc,oh.r,e


Clerk Adams of the House sent an announce
ment to the Senate of the organization of the
House and the appointment of Q committee to
wait upon the President of the United States with
committee on the part of the Senate, and notify
led.
The secretary Of the senate was Instructed to
notify the house that quorum of the senate had
assembled and was ready for business.
committees existing last session be revised and
continued, was agreed to.
The senate adjourned to three o'clock.
Upon resssembling, Mr.. Anthony from the com
mittce appointed to wait upon the President and
notify him that quorum in the Senate had as
sembled, reported that the committee had per-
formed their duty, and The President replied that
he would communicate with the Senate in writing.
At l.2S o'clock, Mr.. Rogers, private secretary
to the President, delivered . message to the Sem
ate. and il was read Immediately by Secretary
Gorham.
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List Of Patents.

ASlot Oh HosS"sss
Issued to citizens of Me-, for the week ending
Oct. IL, 1877. Furnished for the Journal from
the office of j. McC. Perkins & Co.. Counsellors
at Law in Patent Cases and Solicitors for Patents,
Designs, Trade Marks and Labels attend to BUSH
ness before all the Departments Of the Govern
ment; 5l3 Seventh Street, Washington, ID. c.
Refer TO the Postmaster of Washington and to the
Commissioner Of Patents. Drawings and Specif-
cations Of Patents, rs cts. Copies of Patents to
show the general state of the art in anv class, IS.
95,3I. Carpet beaters: NJ. II. Foster, Port
land. Filled May 8, 1871
Brief.-The carpet rests on elastic strips above
Q perforated steam-pipe, and is beaten by
looped chains attached to . hollow roller, which
latter is strengthened by interior braces.
1876, 500. Whip and Rein Holders. Geo. E.
Eastman, Lewiston. Filed June 80, 1871
1876, 5Sl. Apparatus Tor Roasting Ores. Angus.
tine d. Crosby. Greene, assingor to United
Gold and Silver Amalgamating Company, OF vir-
ginia. Titled Jan. %, 1877.
1915, 1903. Pattern charts for cutting garments
E: H. Reeves. West Pennington. Filled Aug. 49,
1877.
l95,s4O. Hosting Apparatus. Robert O.
Pierce, Portland. Filled Aug. IL, 1877.
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RHODE ISLAND.
DedIcaIIOn.

PROVIDENCE. October 10. Notwithstanding
the lowery weather great thropg of people gath
cred at the Roger Williams Park to-day to par
ticipate in the ceremonies of dedication Of the
monument to Roger Williams. A Masonic pro-
cesson was formed on Exchange Place, and then
marched to the park, where, after music by the
band, and singing by the children of the public
schools. the monument was unveiled by the artist
Franklin Simmons. An original hymn by Mrs.
s. ii. Whitman was sung, when Masonic cere-
monies were performed. The monument was then
delivered to the city by the chairman Of commit
tee of parks, and accepted by the mayor. Prayer
was offered by President Robinson OF Brown Uni
versity. The Grafton was delivered by Prof. j. l..
Dmin, giving careful analysis of the character
of Roger Williams. The exercises were very sue
cessful.
Death.
Hon. Wingate Hayes, q leading member Of the
Rhode Island bar, died tonight at Providence
He was speaker of the house Of representatives,
and for many years United States District Attor-
ney.
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Condensed TELEGRAMs.

There has been no new cases of yellow fever at
Port Royal since Friday, and oil the patients ex-
cept two are convalescing.
The body Of VIM. II. sprngstadt was found
buried in the rear of old deserted barn at Port
Jarvis yesterday morning 1t is supposed that he
was murdered.
Advices BY telegraph received at the Indian
of the Sioux Indians to the Missouri river.
A Washington special says General Joseph r.
Hawley Of Conn.,, will be appointed chief COM
missioner at the Paris Exposition, when the CON-
mission 10 authorized.
Lieut.. Col. John d. Kurtz, engineer Of the U.
s. Corps, U. s. A., died suddenly yesterday MORN
ing.
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Marine News.

Sch II. A. Hunt, Capt. Ross Of Georgetown, to
Providence, with coal, is ashore off Point Cape
May with the captain sick.
Revenue cutter Samuel Dexter left Newport on
Saturday night, for Vineyard Haven, to quell q
mutiny on sch. Jno. l.. Tracy, from Wilmington,
Del, for Kennebunk. She sent her crew along
side and the leader was placed in irons, and the
schooner proceeded.
The British Schooner Centennial from Portland,
Me-, for Queenstown, arrived at London with loss
of her mainmast.
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Boston Stock List.
Chicago Proauce market.

chicago October 10. 1871.
FLOUR-Extra spring o. asa5 50.
WHEAT-NO. . spring, 169k&a cash; f0eka
l0sA October llo6< sl06- November; No. 3 ioa-s;
q 000-; rejected, " "a.
CORN-No. mixed. s2k: cash S2k; Oct. On;
Nov, AN. II -.
OATS-2aks. sash: 2sxc Oct.; asS Nov.
RYE--No. Z. &c.
BARLEY-No.2 spring, s5sko.
PORK - Cash, Il % ala 30. Nov. 10 - =
Oct, IA 40. q -
LARD Cash as5- oash; s72--as n /, Ga;
Nov. 81 ana. $3.50 "a
BULK HEATS-Shoulders, ekaa No; shors rth
aides, sKa Co.; short clear rib SkA ..
WHISkEY-Western, o..
RREIGHrs-Corn 70 Bu9alo, 80; wheat DO,
g, -
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MISSOURI.
Financial.

KANSAS CITY, October l6. The board of trade
has adopted memorial to Congress that the re-
sumption act be Internationally repealed; that
equalization in value of gold and United States
treasery notes be effected with time and increased
economy in expenditures that silver be uncondi.
tionally remonetized; that contrstion of the cur
rency be stopped and power to contract it be TAX
en- from the secretary of the treasury, and that
treasury notes be made legal tender in payment
of oil debts public and private, except where the
obligation itself demands its discharge in coin.
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MACHIAS.
Court Matte-s.

MACHIAs, October l6. Washington County S.
j. Court adjourned Tuesday afternoon after SEES
sion of fifteen days. large amount business
was disposed Of Judge Appleton sentenced Geo.
G. Anderson to eighteen months in State prison,
indicted for mansaughter. Gilbert Brazen to
three years at Thomaston, for horse stealing
Frank C. Matthews his minority in reform school,
far ar
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FOREIGN.
Spain.


LONDON. October Is. A despatch from Mad
rid says the newspapers protest against the duty
of fifty cents per ton on Spanish shipping enter
ing the United States ports, which comes into
operation this fall. They recommend retaliatory
duties.
PARIS. October l6. Among the %ominent Bon.
spartists elected is Robert Mitchell and among
those defeated are NJ De Moupas and Prince D.
Arenberg.
Complete returns except from the colonies show
3l4 republicans and 20l conservatives elected.
Fourteen second ballots are necessary. The con-
servatives retain l42 seats of the l5S held by them
in tie late chamber, and the republicans retain
297 Of the 1868.
A special to the Post from Berlin SAYS that
Prince Hohenloha, the German ambassador to
France has arrived there to receive instructions
and ascertain the views of the government rela-
tive to the French election.
Marine Notes.
The American bark Surprise, Capt. Averill,
from Venice, before reported ashore has been
hoated undamaged.
Greece.
LONDON, October IL. The Posts Berlin cor
respondent states that the Porte dissatisfied with
the evasive answer OF Greece to its previous com
munic atiOn has sent q second sharp note protest.
ing against the non punishment of those who at
tempted to raise the iDsurrecton in Thessaly, and
proposing . reduction of the Greek army.
Germany.
The Standards Berlin despatch says the emper-
or Ia . creditor of the Rittsrschoflcha Bank for
100000 marks.
Austria.
A special from Vienna says that the fnanciers
who in January agreed to supply Is 00O, 900 forms
at Augustine before the end OF October. in view
Of the possible Austria mobilization, have been
already informed the money viii not be required.
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The North Bank Of Rocklsnd, having surren-
dered its charter, the plates and bills of the bank
were yesterday destroyed at the Office of the Sec
rotary of State, and in the presence of the Treas
urer of State. Eighty nine thousand dollars
worth of unsigned bills were burnt. and the plates
defaced. We understand the institution will be-
come q national bank. There remains but one
other State bank in Msine-the Eastern of Ban
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A Christian Conference under the auspices Of
house in district No 2, near the residence of Mr..
]. NJ. Cross, beginning on Friday evening next,
the 18th inst, and continuing the next day. and
over Sunday. VIM. II. Mitchell Of Kennebunk,
J. w. c. Pickering Of Portsmouth, N. H., II. X.
Choste of this city, and other preachers in
the denomination, will be present during the
meetings, to participate therein. A full and free
invitation is given to all.
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The first traverse jury yesterday. made an excel
lent choice in the selection of foreman. Mr.. Ira F.
Getchell of Wiaslow, who has been chosen to that
position, is q gentleman of good judgment, clear
discernment, and one of the most substantial far
mers in Kennebec county. The second jury also
made an excellent choice in the selection Of Alden
Rice, of Farmingdale.
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Lame and sick horses, pronounced incurable,
cured free Of cost. Giles Liniment Iodide Am
monia.
Spavins, Splnts, Ringbones, Blnches,
Thoroughpins, Spring Knees cured without
bemish.
Strains, Shoulder Lameness, Nav ocular Dis
ease, Shoe boils, cure guaranteed. Send for pam
phlet containing full information to
DIR. VIM. M. GILES, 45l 9th Avenue, Ny.
Use only for HORSES, the Imminent in YELLOW
wrappers.
F. W. Kinsman, Agent. oct6-t eod&wly