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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-03

Mr.. Samuel Guild, well known citizen, sixty
two years of age, living in the westerly part of
the city, yesterday met with a serious accident.
He was engaged in putting in stone culvert, in
the road, opposite Guy Turner's, when a stone
weighing some one and a half tons. slipped from
the derrick and fell on to his right thigh. He
suffered comminuted fracture OF the right thigh,
and will be laid up for some six weeks. lie was
attended by Drs. Bell and Dillingham;.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-03
WASHINGTON.
Postal Matters.

WASHINGTON. August. Postmaster General
Key having decided to make thorough investi-
CATION of accounts, mode of manufacturing &C.
of the contractors with his department, sent
commission to New York to examine into affairs
at the postage stamp agency. The commission
consisting of Gen. Knapp, chief of the postoffice
department, special agent II. $. Perry, and Madi-
son Davis, chief of stamp division postoffice de-
partment, commenced work to day.
Eighte en- lady clerks of the treasury depart
ment were detailed to court 10000 postage
stamps reported stored in the vaults at the agency
in that city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-03

Our readers have doubtless noticed the an
nouncement in our columns of the fall term at
the Hallowell Classical School, which begins on
the 4th Of September The school has received
from Mr.. Eastman, who has been some time in
Europe, a valuable collection of large-sized pho
tographs of the most celebrated paintings in the
different art galleries of Europe. This collection
is to assist in the study of art, as pursued in the
Seminary course.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-03

n
This association, which has heretofore done
business on capital of 100000, has just in
creased its capital to $4,000.
A change has also taken place in its Board OF
Directors. B. H. CUsHMAN, ESQ, who was a
Director of the Bank at its organ zation, and who
| has been President of the Bank since 1866 has
| resigned. Mr.. c. has for several years been suf-
ferng from III health, ard the necessity of entire
exemption from business cares has become i'm
perative. Hon. JAMES W. NORTH, whose con
| necton with the Granite National Bank as
Director also dates from its organ izaton and who
| was a Director in the old Granite Bank from 1854
| until its conversion under the National Currency
Act, retires in consequence of having accepted
| the office of Director in the First National Bank
The services of both gentlemen have always been
| esteemed as greatly valuable by the Bank
and receive recognition from the Board by the
| adoption, unanimously of the following resolu
| tons
| Whereas, Benjamin II. Cushman, ESQ has, in
consequence of i'll health. rendered the resignation
| of his office Director; therefore
| Resolved That IT is with feelings of profound
regret that his associates at this Board regard the
| occasion of his retirement from the management
| of this Association; that we recognize the zeal and
| efficiency which have characterized his admins.
tration, and that we tender to our retiring Pres.
dent the assurance of our respect and esteem " it'll
| expression of our earnest desire for his speedy
| return to health and active usefulness.
| Whereas. Hon James w. North, one of our
associates at this Board has resigned his office as
| Director; therefore,
Resolved, That in view of his long continued
service as Director, covering period of l3 years.
since the organization of this bank, and of 10
years In the State institution which preceded it,
| the remaining directors wish to place UP On the
record the expression of their respect for him as
aciuzen, and as an officer of this bank whose
Cheerful and gratuitous services have for so long
a time been of exceeding value to his associates
| and to the stockholders.
| The bank has made choice of Horace II. Ham
len, Esq, and Hon. james w. Bradbury to sue.
coed the retiring officers. The new board there.
fore consists of the following directors
Darius Alden,
William Caldwell,
John w. Chase,
| Horace ii. Hamlen,
James w. Bradbury.
The new Board yesterday, August q organized
by making choice of DARIUS ALDEN as Presi-
dent. VIM. 7. johnson continues as Cashier.
Col. Alden has been Director in the Granite,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-03
M ISSOURl.
Coal.

ST. LOUIS, August 2. The coal miners of ST.
Clair and Miner counties, reconsidered the de-
msnd Of four cents per bushel for digging, and
have reduced the price to three cents. with a guar
aptee from mine owners that that rate shall stand
one year. The miners accepted the three cent
rate, but refused to guarantee. The miners re-
sumed work at that rate without the guarantee,
and it is believed all will return TO work ia day
or two.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-03

under its different forms of organization, contin-
uonsly since Oct. 1851. He was its first President
under the national organization, and lie recognized
as considerable cause of its prosperity. With
such President, supported by such colleagues,
the Granite National Bank ought to continue TO
enjoy the confidence of the community and weld
fair return to its shareholders.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-03

The County Commissioners spent the day yes
terday 10 examining the route of that portion of
the new road which lies between this city and
iaowell. This forenoon. at haf-past nine
o'clock, hearing will be given at City Hall, Hal
lowell, TO all parties who are in favor of or OPP
posed to widening the road and crossing Vaughan
stream.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-03

Prof D. NJ. Watt, of the Drigo Commercial
College, one of the fourshipg institutions of this
city, has issued his annual circular announcing
the commencement of the next school year,
August Goth. The school will open in the old
Norths Block, opposite the Cony House. on the
Both OF August and continue there until the first
Of October, when the new rooms to be provided
in the brick block now erecting on Water street,
will be ready for occupancy. 1t is matter of
pride with the proprietors as well as with the
Principal that for convenience and beauty it shall
not be surpassed by any school-room in the State
for the purposes for which it is designed. The
main room, TO be occupied by gents, will be j0x60
feet, entry gents clothes room, and water-closet
Ladies room entirely separate, with clothes
room, closet, and all the necessary convenience
1t was deemed advisable on due consideration
that there should be- for the best interests of the
school, separate study room for ladies, which is
connected with the gents room for convenience
by an open space forming an arch. A very large
recitation room back of the ladies room, fitted
up with black-boards and all other convenience.
of first class schools, may be entered from either
department.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-03
IGOR,
Railroad Matters.

BANGOR, August 2. The city voted to-day on
the question Of loaning its credit to extend the
Bangor 4 Piscataquis Railroad from Blanchard to
Noosehead Lake, distance of thirteen miles
The whole vote was l2O4-opposed 776, in faver
42s majority of nays 3jS. So the loan bill fails.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-03
LEW IS1ON.


LEwisroN, August ?. Marshal Laughton Of
this city, arrested Wednesday, near Enrol, y. H.,
Charles Richards, who hired team Of +. S.
bradbury on Sunday to go Lisbon.
Teiegraphic.
The wires have been laid TO the Grand Trunk
station is this city, connecting with the Canadian
telegraph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-03

The present is the regular biennial year FOR the
examination of all invalid pensioners, who are
not exempt by the terms of other pension certif-
Gates. The pension offices have been consolidated
but the examinations are to be made in this State
the same as heretofore. The Augusta examin-
ing board will be in session on the fourth of Sep
tember and continue in session unit all the exam
nations are made. Their Office is up one fight
in the south end of the Maine Farmer block.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-03
MISSISSIPPI.


JACKSON. August =. The democrat convention
resssembed to-day for the second days session.
and made the following nominations. W. IL.
Sims OF Lowndes, Lieut. Governor; W. l.. Hem
ingway of Carroll, Treasurer; ). Gevin of Law
renee, Auditor; L. &. Catchings of Warren, At
torney General; j. Argyle Smith of Rawkin
superintendent of Public Schools.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-03

The one man in this town who seems to be kept
busiy employed is Mr.. Lamb, mover of buildings,
who has been Landing into the old buildings and
muitoning on to all the jobs that have come in the
way. Hes good fellow, and you can't "pull the
wool over his ewes" either
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-03

N airline News.

BATH, August 2. The porgie steamer L.
Brghtman, of Round Pond, VIM. d. Brig htman
master, went ashore on Crows Island. Kennebec
river, last hight and remained over one tide, be-
ing considerably strained, and is leaking She
was towed here to-day, and will go onto the rail-
way tar renairs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-03

Mr.. Tiacey's first matinee will come off this sf
iernoon at four o'clock at Meonian Hall, 20 con-
si,t Of piano and vocal mu.c. All musical peo-
pie and all interested in good music, are invited
10 be present Seats free. \ magnificent grand
piano from Hallett 4 Davis will be used
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-03
MASSACHUSETTS.
Death.


LAWRENCE, August 2. Christian llolste in. the
fireman on the Boston < Maine Railroad, inJur-
ed Saturday by striking bridge died this morn
ing.
Burned TO Death.
Boston, August .. BY the accidental ignition
OF a kettle of boiling tar at IL Battery street,
Ellen Resdmen aged thirteen years was fatally
burned.
A rested.
Charles Swan was arrested at Lowell this after
noon for stabbing companion, in fracas
Court Matters.
Thirty interrogstes were filed by the Erie rail-
road council in the Donohoe case, to-day, to be
answered within ten days by Donohoe.
Fishing.
NEW BEDFORD, August q The first news Of
the season received here of Arctic whslers, gives
favorable accounts of catch. Men left last sum
mer in abandoned ships were found safe on shore
at Believe Point. The ships were abandoned
near Point Barrow, northern cape of Alaska.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-03
Burned to Death.
RHODE ISLAND.
Excursion.

PROVIDENCE, August 2 The shoe and leather
fraternity Of the United Safes met here to-day 10
the number of four five hundred and took the
steamer for an excursion down the bay. Two
hundred and twenty five came from Boston.
Fatal Accident.
NEWPORT August .. Mrs. Dennis Mcmahon
was horribly burned while lighting a fire with
kerosene, Monday, and died this morning
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-03

An engine with three cars, bearing the head and
arms of the statue Path, left Hallowell yester-
day afternoon at ? Is O'Clock. Great anxiety is
felt concerning its safe arrival at its destination
Superintendent Tucker did not care to take the
risk of shipping on q regular train
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-03

The August term of the Supreme Judicial
Court will begin its session in this city on Tuesday
next, Judge Danforth presiding. There should
be session Of several weeks to partially clear the
docket, but this can scarcely be expected, as many
Of the lawyers have left their musty volumes,
their briefs and clients, and are al the aside, on
the mountains, or in the woods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-03

Twepty-nine young men have already been
admitted to the Freshman class of Bates College.
Candidates to be present at the next examination
will probably increase the number to forty. This
is the largest class save one, ever entered in the
cnllene
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-03

And this question is asked by Simpson Of the
Belfast Journal
Have our readers ever seen Solon Chase, the
Chronicle Maker" of Chases Mills, with that
wonderful nose of his sticking out from under
his wool hat, like a huge blood beet projecting
from horse shed ! If so they will be amused to
read the following paragraph from his paper
"The Belfast journal is crazy for water--guess
rum is getting scarce"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-03

Issued to citizens of Me-, for the week ending
July 81, 1877. Furnished for the journal from
The Office of j. McC. Perkins 8; Co.. Counscllors
a. Law IN Patent Cases and Solicitors for Patents,
Designs, Trade Marks and Labels attend to bust
ness before all the Departments of the Govern
ment, 5l3 Seventh Street Washington, d. C..
Refer to the Postmaster OF Washington and TO the
Commissioner of Patents. Drawings and Spec if
cations of Patents, % cts. Copies of Patents to
show The general state of the art in any class -.
Correspondence solicited.
1872 ,591. Scroll-sawing Machines. j. W. Pen
ney, Mechanic Falls. Filed May >, 1871
l92,6O2. Door-springs. l.. L. Sherman, Bid
deford, assignor of half of his right to Z. NJ Bcr-
ry, same place. Filed Jan %, ISL
1872 40. Magazine Fire Aims. George +. Ev-
ans, Mechanic FaIls. Filed Apr. Il, 1871
Bncf.-lmproycment inventions described
in Letters Patent, No. $1,000, September 10 1871
The cartridges are placed IN grooves in a ieyov-
ing cylinder, and aie carried forward to the cham
her by fixed spiral COIL within which the cyliu
der revolves. The present improvents relate to
devices for locking the rotating cylinder when the
breech Is closed, and to devices for stopping the
downward and toI ward movement of the breech-
block where the trigger falls into the cooking
notch.
1913. 1874. Steam-vaves VIM Andrews, Lis.
bon Falls. LFled June 9, 1877
1913 2s4. IIoldbacks. A. b. Roberts,
Brooks. Filed June 2, 1877
Persons suffering from hernia or rupture who
desire a good fitting truss, should 20 to Partrdge's
Drug Store, Augusta, where is the largest stock
and variety in the State, and the requisite skill to
give good fit. june29tltaw&w
When you get heated, step into Devine & How
ards and coolof with glass of Ottawa Beer or
Soda drawn from Tuft's Arctic Fountain.
;nlv2+oodtr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-03

PENNSYLVANIA
Military Matters.

PHILADELPHIA, August 2. The following was
received to-day by Colonel Orr of the new q. A.
r. regiment: "Have your command in readiness
to move to l. uzerne coal field as soon as equipped.
(Sgned) JAMES w Lolita,
Adjutant General.
The third and fourth artillery left Philadelphia
this morning for Scranton. The marines await
marching orders.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-03
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
TO Cit
1ailg Sennchet aournal.
GARDINER.
Body fonnd.

GARDNER, August .. The body Of Alfred
Gardiner, drowned at Richmond, ye.terdav. was
recovered this morning.
Drowned.
John German, about twenty-five years Of age,
was drowned here about ten o'clock last night
while rowing from this city to South Gardiner
where he was employed in Bradstreet Brothers
mil,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-03
KITTERY.
Marine News.

PORTSMOUTH, August .. The Boston divers
have succeeded in moving the wrecked coal laden
schooner Ceres. over two husdred feet in the d.
r elton of the tiats near the Kittery end of the
Portsmouth bridge, where it is proposed to place
her
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-03

The esiimable wife of DR.. W Scott Hill, died yes
terday morning, after a protrscted and painful
sickness, which she bore with christian patience
and fortitude. Dr. Hill has the heartfelt sy mpathy
Of wide circle of friends in this the severest
affection he will ever be called upon to pass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-03
BIDDEFORD.
Ere.

bippEFoRD, August 2. The tenement house
owned by Gotta & Sequin, on Shaw court, was
slightly damaged by fire this morning. A barn
Of John Thomas, in the lower part of the city was
totally destroyed with the hay and farming tools,
last night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-03

How regularly the poor victim marches up to
the counter, deposits his money in the ill of the
rumseller, drinks his cup of damnation, and then
goes home to his hungry, tried wife and ragged
children. Strange that men who boast of their
independence will consent to become such sbject
slaves.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-03
FOREIGN.
Italy.

LONDON, August 2. A Rome despatch says
Italy Is more directly concerned in what Is going
on in Western Europe than in the Eastern diff
Guilty She has a joint interest with Germany in
he rssu of the approaching French elections.
Italy will follow Germany in the Eastern ques-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-03
BASE BALL.

At Philadelphia, yesterday, Hartfords IL, Ath.
letics Il.
AT Providence, Live Oaks l. Rhode Islands o.
At Cincinnati, Chicsgoes Is, Cncinnatis l.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-03
YER MONT.
President HAYES.

BENNINGTON, August. 4 Washington dis
patch states that the President will leave Wash
ton for Bennington, on Monday, the 18th, 10 take
part the Centennial celebrating st this place on
the 10th. He will remain in New England a
week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-03
VI AIRY LAND.
Dismissal.

BALTIMORE, August ,. Collector Thomas of
this city has received definite instructions from
the secretary Of the treasury to discharge Oh the
10th inst, ten clerks, two markers four messeng-
ers, two assistant weghers, two gaugers, fourteen
inspectors, twelve night wstchmen, and four lab
orers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-03

A splendid new baggage, mail and express car
was yesterday turned out of the Maine Central
Compsny's works in this city. The car is fifty
Two feet long and finely equipped with air
brakes and regular standard passenger truck.
This is one Of the finest cars of its class in New
England, and is to run on Conductor Philbrook's
train between Augusta AMI Portland, mornings
and evenings
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-03

The pond at South China is daily dotted with
the crafts of pleasure seekers. White perch is
found in great abundance. No locality in the
world has so good facilities for white perch fishing
as kennebec county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-03
England.

Election riots took place at Grimsby last night.
\ mob of six thousand wrecked the hotel where
Mr.. Walkn who was elected to parliament yes
terday, was stopping, and tried to burn it. Three
scene from Sheffield. Twelve rioters were ar
rested.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-03
CA ADA.
Investigation.

MONTREAL, August2. The investigation into
the Hackett murder opened this evening in this
city. The testimony WAS strongly against John
SheehAn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-03
Dteb.

In this city, ~ inst, Katie Nortuu,w e of Dr. W.
scott Hill, aged So years, months. Funeral at
idence ON STATE street, Saisrdsy at +. VI.
In Auburn, 3lst ut, Mrs. Mary j., " lie of Ed.
ward Z. Wyman, aged % years mos.
In South Monmouth, 7th ult., Mrs. Xeruiah, wife
of the late Mr.. Prince Palmer, aged 81 years mos.
In Canaan, l6th ult., David \. Ransde i, aged 40
years IA ult., Mrs. Sarah A., wife Of Geo. WHIT
ten, aged "a years, Inos.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-03

EN- Detective c. S. Bell, who hailed from J Jack
son, Mississippi, and obtained some notoriety as
witness in the Belknap and safe burglary cases,
was arrested here to-day on a requsiuon of the
governor of Texas, on charge OF murder, alleg-
ell to have been Committed in 1869 the victim be
ing VIM. Morris.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-03

A portion of the Maine Press eXcursioniss re-
turned on the train last evening. The remainder
tarried at Bangor over night and will pass through
the city on their way home this forenoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-03

Will the lady who found blue baby carriage
mat on Grove street, yesterday, please leave the
same at this office, and oblige
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-03

The announcement of the Eastern Normal
school may be found in our columns. This is one
Of the best institutions OF the kind in New Eng
land.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-03

A couple, shielded from the rays Of the sun by
West India sun-shade, attracted considerable
attention on the street Yesterday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-03

The boy who rihed the pockets Of his father the
other day, was doubtless looking for the "dollar
of our daddys." Instead of that, he received the
boot Of the old man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-03
Pierce'S Circulating Library.
Nonresident Taxes

! y the town of Mt. Vernon, in the County of Ken.
i nebec, Tor the year 1876. The following list
OF taxes on real estate of nonresident owners in
the town OF Mt. Vernon, for the year 1876, in
of said town, ON the tenth day of August, 1876,
has been returned TO me, remaining I'M.
paid on The 18Th day of june lSa7,by his certificate
Of that date and now remain unpaid, and notice is
hereby given that the SAID taxes and interest and
charges are not paid into the treasury of the said
town within eighteen months from the date of the
commitment I'll said this, so much OF the real es.
tate taxed will be sufficient to pay the amount
due therefor, including interest and charges Will
without further notice be sold at public auction ut
the 1reasurea's Off e, in said town, on Monday,
the lith day Of February, 1873, at o'clock +. NJ.
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A hIay.

PORTSMOUTH, August ?. The schooner Lady
Lincoln, Capt Joseph Martin, Rockport, Mass,
arrived IN the lower harbor this morning. After
she anchored, one of the crew, Andrew Peterson,
came ashore and returned with a bottle of liquor,
and subsequently became very Quslrelsome with
the captain and crew, ending tins afternoon in
Peterson stabbing Casta, another of the crew
with large dnk knife, in the left side. Peterson
was delivered to the police of Newcastle. The
doctor thinks Casts's wound is very dangerous
but hopes that it is not fatal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-03
EocaI ann State Nems.

The cheese factory at China opened two weeks
ago, aud is now in successful operation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-03
weather Indications for To-day.

For New England and the Middle States
northeast to southeast winds, cloudy and rainy
weather, and slight changes in temperature.
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iharrttn.

la Winthiop, y 81 inst. by The ". W f. Bick.
ford, Mir. NJ. { Joy TIC Miss ldah q. King, both Of
W.
In Auburn, Weston L. Davis to Miss Hattie '.
Bailey, both of A.