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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-01-06
pENNSYLV WANNA.
Meeting of Coal Ope,ators.

MAUcH CHUNK, January 5. Several coal opcr-
ators met here to day. The question of the ie-
ducton of wages was postponed and work is TO be
resumed next Monday at the old wages.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-01-06
OHIO.
Railroad Accident.

CINCINNATTI JlnUary ) The Toledo Expre.s
on tue Cincinnati, Hamilton x Dayton la,ltoad,
run on the tra'k near Hamilton this morning.
he itAln was badly wlocAed. but 10 one wa, q.
iiously jared.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-01-06
FoRTY.FOURTH CONGRESS-.
Second Session..

SENATE.
WASHINGTON, January ).
Tie mater relating to the giving up OF tele
graphlc communications was discussed.
lIOUSE.
An amendment offered by Mr. Wool of New
ok to pay 5000 for temporary clerk hire for the
committee on ways and means was made the text
for good deal Of rai.lerv and satire n tie dem
oclallc party a the party OF economy aud efoim,
nut GAhtId came to the rescue and explained
that the regular clerk was ILL., The amendment
was agreed to.
House at 4j adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-01-06
MASSACHUSETTS,.
Fatal Accident,

SPRINGFIELD, January 5. Frank Bennett, a
Boston < Albany railroad hand, % years Old, was
run over and killed while walking on the track
thlt afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-01-06

MONTREAL, January .. p. NJ. Arthur, Chief
of the bi othet hood OF locomotive engineers and
the grievance committee of ten engine drivers of
the Grand Trunk railroad, had long interview
with Mr.. Ii ckson, manager Of the road, to-day
resulting IN a permanent reconciliation between
the company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-01-06
CAPE ELIZABETH.

PORTLAND, January ). The barn of Deacon
Anthoine, Cape Elizabeth, was burned to MI ht
John Murphy & Peter Anihanie, tamps, were
arrested tonight as Ece ndiaries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-01-06

Several of the religious societies 10 the city
will observe the week of prayer. There will be a
union prayer meeting on Monday evening at the
Free Baptist Church, on Tuesday evening at the
Congregationalist on Thursday evening at the
Baptist, and Friday evening at the Methodist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-01-06
NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Agricultural.

KEEEE, January s. The board Of agriculture
for the State of New Hampshire. held its second
meeting al Swansey to day. Essay. were read
by several gentlemen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-01-06
Weather indications for To-day.

For the Middle and New England States,
rising, followed by falling brrometer, westerly
winds, shifting to southerly or easterly, and
warmer, clear or partly cloudy weather.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-01-06
Personal.

Mr.. Benz. Z. Walker, the active and energetic
temperance reformer, is TO lecture in Skowhegsn
to morrow.
Mr. John Hatch, for six years Sheriff of Ken
nebec county, is in the city, stopping for few
days with his brother, Mr. Geo. L. Hatch.
Richard II. Gooding of Aired, Charlie 0. Mute
OF Parsonfeld, and L II. Folsom of Bddeford,
are candidates for the office of Treasurer of York
county, made vacant by the resignation of Hon.
L. IL. Banks, the newly elected State Treasurer.
Arthur G. Drake Of liampden. and a graduate
of Bowdoin College, died at Maysviiie, Cal.
where he has resided some eight years, Novem-
Der Sth.
At an election held by the Penob,cot ladans,
Stephen Stanilsans, OF Lincoln was elected Gov.
to till vacancy in said office caused by the de-
cease Of Toner ATTAIN, who was hlcc;ed last No
vember.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-01-06
FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL.
New York Money Market.
EVENING REPORT.

EVENING REPORT.
New lork, Jan. 3, ir.7.
Money vas easy at al per cent on call. For.
elGn eX hang" uui At as a iIo4-or bankers lrg
ami to a+e3A Tor 1emaud. cold opened ut lLt
and closed at % =. Loans - al per cent
Customs receipt, Sl77t0J. Treasury di-bursed
sj'oO1 interest s2i2,o0O ICr bouds,a sGUUU ICr
silver.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-01-06
DELAW ARE.
EXPLOSION.

WILMINGTON. January s. An explosion oc
Cured at Dupont's powder mills, this afternoon,
demoshing one building end killing a French
mar, an employee.
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yanderbilt's Funeral.
NEW JERSEY.
Death.

NEW YORK, January ).
Minnie Iandsdale, young actress, died from
burns caused by her dress catching fire on the
stage al Newark, the night of the Sd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-01-06

The Oxford Democrat speaks 10 high terms Of
Hon. Z. c. Farrington, the recently elected mem
Der of Gov. COnnor's Council.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-01-06
Dtfb.

In ilallowell, I'd inst, Mrs. Mary J. Noen, aged
80 Years.
IL Bruins Siyk 3O,h ult.. Francis Wallace, aged II
years.
In Bang I. 3lst nit" fscarlet fever Philip Sher.
dan, son Of II. \. Fairbanks, aged years
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-01-06
Noral ann State NeWs.
sIORTUARY RECORD.
List of Deaths In Augusta during tIie past
year.

The following is the record of deaths in this
city, from January |, 1876, to January /, 1877.
The list does not include the deaths at the Insane
Hospital. Some of the persons named belonging
in Augusta, died in other places, ard their re-
mains were brought here for interment There
may have been deaths the record Of which we
have been unable to obtain,
One hundred and twenty nine persons died dur
ing the year, as will be seen from the following
reca N fion bv mantle
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-01-06
Cincinnati Produce Market.
Boston stock List.

Boston, jan. 8, ISL.
Sales at the Brokers' Board
Eastern Railroad, 5'sa :,
Boston u Maine Railroad sa1.alVU
Portland. Saco X Portsmouth, -at5-
Boston n Maine Railroad Is, l09s4 a.
Eastern Railroad 70 81 sijl /.
Maine State Us, III
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-01-06

At the annual assembly of Alpha Cou neil
Royal and Select Masters, held at Hallowell, on
Wednesday evening the following officers were
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-01-06

DISTRICT Court OF TIE UxrTrp STATS ron
THE DISTRICT OF MAINE.
In the matter of
Charles II Lamb, m Btnbruptrv-
Bankrupt.
DISTRICT OF MAINE, SIS.
1876. - -
iHe uudcrs gned hereby gives notice Of his an
poiatment AS Assignee OF Char IS II. Lamb Of Win.
slow, IN the county OF keubebec. and state OF
Maine, within SAID district, who has been ad tudged
2 bankrupt upon his own peu.iOn, by the District
Court OF said District.
GEORGE a. WILSON. Assfgnee.
=. o. Address, 50. Paris Me.
DC. tn, 1873. Sw3
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-01-06
EDMUND BURKE,
Late Commissioner of Patents. E"

BOSTON, October 49, 1870.
IL II. pDl, ESQ Dear sir; you procured for
me-, in 40 my HOT patent. STAGE then you have
actei for ana advised me in hundreds of eases and
procured many patents, tissues ami excursions.
have Oceasl IN Wy employed The best agencies IN
New York, Philadelphia and Warrington, bur 1
still give you almost the whole OF my business ia
} our line, aud advise Others to emf 10y you.
Yours truly, GEORGE DRAPER.
30 ton Jan. /, ISL Iy3
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-01-06

Gov. Conner yesterday appointed Hon. Fred E.
Richards Of Camden, as Land Agent, and Presi-
dent Allen of the State College, member of the
Board Of Agriculture.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-01-06

The Ellsworth American has entered upon II.
tweniy-third volume.
The Augusta House had a most actits set OF
boarders the other night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-01-06

The new monthly Masonic and Odd Fellows
journal which is to be published from the Re-
porter Office in Skowhegan, will soon make its APP
nparanco
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-01-06
oniaIs.

al regard Mr.. Eddy IS one of the mos capabie
AMI successful practti 1ners with whom ave had
official Intercourse. CHARLES MASON,
Commissioner OF Patents,p
Inventors cannot employ person more trust.
worthy or more cdpauie OF securing for tnen AN
carry and favorable consideration at tde Patent
Ouicr.1
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Miss Helen Potter's entertainment at Granite
Han, last evening, was very well attended, though
the audience was smaller than the fine perform
ance deserved. The lady attempted nothing that
she did not perform well, though she was better
liked as an elocutionst, than as an impersonator
of distinguished characters. She has good voice,
which she commands at will. Augusta people
hope TO see and hear the lady again.
The annual parish and children's party Of the
Winthrop street Uniyersaist society, was held at
Meonian Hail. Thursday evening. 1t was the
largest party Of the kind ever held by the parish
Refreshments were served aud from pine till
twelve o'clock the floor occupied by dancers.
All who participated had a very pleasant time.
This panty is rich treat for the young folks.
We refer with pleasure to the advertisement of
j. W. Berry, the talented artist of Gardiner, who
is to open an office here for instruction in oil
painting. Those who desue to lean the art and
engage in the profession, would do well to con-
suit the advertisement
There viii be services at the Unitarian church
to morrow, both morning and evening Rev. Mr..
Curtis will preach in the morning on "The Out
look; a sermon for the New Year" and in the
evening on "Some mistakes male in the pur-
suit of happ ness
Gov. Conner yesterday appointed Hon. Fred E.
Richards Of Camden as Land Agent, and Presi-
dent Allen of the State College, member of the
Board of Agriculture.
The new monthly Masonic and Odd Fellows
journal which is to be published from the Re-
porter Office in Skowhegan will make its APP
pearance.
The Reform Club will hold its regular Sunday
afternoon meeting tomorrow, at l-2 P. NJ. at
their club room. All are cordially invited.
Elder Ross will preach Sunday, if the Lord
wills, all day. Subject, "The prophetic rcferen
ccs Of Christs speedy coming"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-01-06

The Reform Club will hold its regular Sunday
afternoon meeting tomorrow, at l-2 P. NJ at
their club room. All are cordially invited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-01-06
NEW YORK.
Gold.
RuMans Captured.

Gold.
New YORK, January ). Gold opened at LOG
"a.
Ruffians
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-03-27
From the Pendleton New
Goidv,i Wedding.

NOluvH SfeddinS.
On Thursday, March sth, 1877, Mr.. b.
Hansei.aad Mary his wife, at theirhotne,
in Highland county, Va, celebrated the
50th Anniversary oftheirmarriage The
Occasaon was one of much solemn
thought, and deep reflection, caused by
the recofiection, that of at those present.
few, if any woaid ever be permitted
a celebration Of a like event. All their
icbildre.fEnd grandchildren living. were
| presentsviz: children aud 81 grand
chiidresF; besides the living, they have
children and 4 grandchildren dead -
| There were also present one sister and
one brother, aud one sister.ia-law and
| two brothers in-law, also Parson See and
Lady, aud tire venerable Jacob Newman
and Lady, the latter have seen their SD
anniversary of their marriage, and be
sides these a goOdly number of other
persos1sathe social and genial temper
ment Cfa.l OF whom contributed much
to the pieasantness of the OCCASION
Thare we're in all some SIS persons pre-
sent. Rev. Mr.. See was nuanimously.
chosen Master OF ceremonies, and con-
Quoted them in very prudent and ap-
propriate manner.
The ceremonies consisted, first. ia the
planting of an apple tree by Mr.. Hanscl,
assisted by some experts. The tree was
planted in memory of the occasion. and
as a nlomento Of the industry and thrift
of Mr.. Hansel- The procession from the
house to the orchard was preceded by a
string band. led by the renowned Bog.
playing the air Of Aud Lang Syne. &c.
After the tree was set and adjudged to
be well done, by the Master Of ceremo
MES, he delivered a few very appropriate
remarks, and the procession returned to
the house, and took No in the order.
the distribution of a book to each of the
grand children, given as a present by
their grand.paren s, consisting of Bibles.
Testaments and other appropriate books
suited to the respective ages of the chll
dren No. 3, in the series, was the pre
sentation to each of the children, a of well
executed photograph likeness of both
their parents. No. 4, was the preseuta
ton to Mr.. Hansel of a gold pen and
pencil, and to Mrs. Hansel. a gold RING
by their children. These ceremonies
were interpreted by music from the
band, and concluded by an appropriate
prayer aud benediction by the Master of
ceremonies, after which No. 5. in the
programme, was attended to with a REL
ish, and was the doing fall justice to a
most sumptuous and well prepared. and
we'll arranged dinner, after which tha
day was spent in social chat aud listen
ing to music, both vocal and instrument
taI' A~VIsIToR.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-03-27
marI-tds.
go CREDsvORs,

-
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
In COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
Monterey, Va, March 10th, 1877.
To the creditors of d. V. Ruckman and all
You are hereby notified that at the request of
Hugh " shefley, James Bumgardner,, IT.,
tees in the pae Of trust exeeuted to- them by
D. V. Ruckman and Annie H., his wife. OF
date the 9th day OF November, 1876 / WILL at
my said office,
Tfsesday, the 2itb dag OF .4pril, 1877,
proceed to take an account of the debts, with
their priorities, against the said d. V. Ruck-
man, as provided by said deed of trust, or
before whichSin,e and at which place, or with
in so days of said time, at the same place, you
are at liberty to appear and prove your claims.
All claims against said Rucknan are by the
the Master Commissioner within 90 days from
the due publication OF this notice.
Given under my hand as Commissioner in
chancery of the circuit court or Highland coun-
inars7-9t M 8. Wilson. Commissioner.
G0MMHssE0NERs' SALE OF vALUA-
~ Bile MINERAL Landry virtue of a
decree Of the circuit court of Augusta county,
3rd day of November, 1876, the undersigned will
proceed on
Monday, the 2srd day Of april, 1877, :
to sell at public auction, in front of the Court
house, IN the city 81 istalnlton. tract OF noun
tain land, situated on South mountain, near
the town of Waynesboro, containing about
seventeen hundred acres, being the prop
erty of Jno. J. Bell. This land is well timbered
and is thought to contain valuable deposits OF
iron, and the sale viii afford opportuni-
ty to those DESTROYS CT Investing in mineral
lands
TERMs-Cash in hand sufficient to pay costs
of suit and sale-the balance on a credit of one,
two, and three years, the purchaser executing
bonds with good personal security for the de-
ferred intalments, and the title retained as I'LL
innate security r. P. BELL,
WIN. PATRICK,
mar27-4t Commissioners.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
A ucTIos SALE OF
ssBIG SPEINGv MILL PROPERTY

AND VALUABLE LAND IN ROCKBRIDGE
COUNTY.
The undersigned Commissioners appointed
by a Decree Of the Circuit Court OF Rock bridge
County, pronounced October 4th, 1876, in the
cause in which Roland, Francis d Co. and
others are Plaintiffs, and David Lowman and
others are Defendants, will proceed on
lSaturd.y, the 9TH day Of Nay, 1871,
upon the premises first mentioned, to sell at
public auction the following very valuable real
estate The property known as the
BIG SPRING. MILL PROPERTY,
situated on Kerr's Creek, in Rockbridge Coun-
ty, Virginia. about five and& half miles from
the James River and kanawha Canal and from
Lexington, in one Of the best neighoorhOods
and most fertile and productive grain growing
sections of Virginia, embracing about eight
acres of land, upon which there is
A LARGE AND NEW MERCHANT MILL
completely equipped with new and superior
machinery, [aiarge portion of which was mann
factured at the iron works of Roland, Francis
Il Co.. of immence grinding capacity, propelled
by two water wheels. one Turbine, and the
other an Over-shot wheel. which are driven by
a very superior and reliable water power, never
obstructed by ice, furnished in part by the Big
Spring, the largest spring in the county, and IN
part by Kerr's Creek.
This mill is very substantially constructed,
commodious and conveniently arranged, is
well located, and its machinery is regarded as
the most complete and the best in the county,
and equal to anyin the Valley , Of Virginia
property q new and valuable SAW MILL, two
DWELLING HOUSES, a STABLE. and other
out buildings.
The whole property constitutes one of the
most valuable for milling OF manufacturing
purposes ever offered for sale in this county.
We will, at the same time and place, and by
virtue of the same decree sell q TRACT OF q
ACRES OF LAND lying about one mile from
the above described property. This tract is
chiefly valuable for its timber.
TERMS Ten per centun of the purchase
money cash on the day of sale, and the residue
payable in three equal annual instalments
bearing interest from the day of sale, the pur-
chaser executing his bonds with good security
for the deferred instalments.
For further inform alton apply to either oil
the undersigned.
JAMES 3. MOORE,
J. G. STEELE,
G. A. DAVIDSON,
WaI. A. ANDERSON,
;ec;,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-03-27
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
TOMMIsSIOEERS' SALE OF
Valuable P0cahOntas Grazing Lands.

Pursuant to a decree Of the circuit court OF
Pocahontas county, rendered at the May term,
1876, IN the chancery cause therein pending,
Woods, Plaintiff, and John w. Warwick and
ais, Defendants, the undersigned, Special Com
missioners, appointed for the purpose, will sell
at public auction, to the highest bidder, in the
town of Huntersville, on
Wednesday, the End day OF My, 1877,
being the second day of the circuit court, the
following very valuable grazing and farm
Warwick, or SO much thereof as may be re-
CURED, viz:
LIST, A tract of 40 acres on Glover creek;
End, A tract of 100, 10y recent survey, 17il1O
acres on Clover creek;
3rd, A tract of s6l acres on Clover creek
4th, A tract OF 800, (by recent survey 49,, acres
on Glover creek;
5th, A tract ef95, (by recent survey So acres
on Glade creek:
9Th, A tract Of 80, (by recent survey 46l1 acres
| 9TH, A tract of Il acres Glade creek;
Sth, A tract of AZ acres on Glover creek;
9th, A tract Oft acres on Glover Lick Noun
| 10th, A tract of 265, (by recent survey 22l }
acres West of Greenbrier river;
| 18th, A tract of 20 acres West of Greenbrier
river!
18TH, ore-balf interest in % acres West OF
Greenbrier river.
These lands are among the very best of the
celebrated grazing lands of Pocahontas county,
and are unsurp assed anywhere. They present
good opportunity for investment. Gfher for
grazing and farming purposes, CHS pcula-
ton. The title is regarded as indiSpfa1lie.
TERMS OF SALE.
Enough cash in hand Will be required to gay
tae costs of suit and expenses of sale: for the
balance credit of l. 2and years will be given,
the purchasers executing bonds with approved
personal security for the deferred payments,
and the title retained until all the purchase
ALEX. F. MATHEWS,
WIN. SKEEN,
mar27 Prs fee, s2i.0o. Commissioners.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-03-27

Mr.. Tilden's friends throughout the
country, and the number million ma
jority ofthe white voters, will be glad
to know that his physician says my
honest opinion is that Governor Tilden,
personally, is glad that he was not de-
clared elected. He is in better health,
physically, than have known him for
a year.u
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-03-27
The Liauor.tax Bill.

On Monday, the 18th instant, at IL
O'Clock, NJ, the. House of Delegates pro-
ceeded to the consideration of the spe-
cial order of the day, viz: The bill
known as the "Moffett liquor-tax BILL"
Various amendments were submitted,
and most of them rejected.
Mr.. VIM. Powell moved to strike out
the clause requiring every liquor-seller
to take an oath that he will not violate
the provision of this act. Agreed to-
yeas 50, nays As.
Mr.. Lovenstein offered an amend
ment reducing the specific tax on liquor
dealers fifty per cent. below the figures
prescribed in the bill. After lengthy
debate the amendment was rejected
yeas 46, nays IS.
An amendment offered by Mr.. Ed
munds was agreed to, providing for a
rebate of one-half of the specific tax,
out of the proceeds of the registered
tax.
An amendment offered by Mr.. Walk
er reinstating the tax of one cent pei
drink was rejected.
Mr.. Lovenstein moved that the tax
on malt liquors be reduced to one-fourth
of cent. Rejected.
Pending the further consideration Of
the bill the House adjourned.
On Tuesday the bill was resumed and
discussed at length.
Mr.. Witcher moved to amend so as t
provide that the tax collected shall no
be paid into the treasury in coupons
Rejected.
The bill was further discussed ant
amended.
On Wednesday, the bill was further
amended so as to allow wholesale deal
er, who shall also take out retail Ii
cense, to sell any quantity greater thar
: one gallon at forty cents upon the frs
gallon and ten cents on each additiona
gallon up to five gallons. There is n,
tax under the bill on sales by the whole
sale dealer from five gallons up to tel
gallons. The same provisions for sale
up to Ave gallons were adopted as to re
tail dealers and manufacturers. TIL
bill imposes no taxes on any sales TO
transportation to and consumption il
!, another State. Distillation from fruit
is left entirely with the old tax-bill. Mr.
i Bohannon endeavored to have stricken
: out the section providing for the manu-
facture and use of the NIoffett register
and to insert another, leaving the Who'll
matter to the discretion of the Audito
and the competition of inventors an
i manufacturers, but he failed Eek Gov
Letcher offered his liquor. bill as a sub
stitute, but it was rejected-the bill @
the committee receiving 81 votes in it
favor. Messrs. Bohannon and Witche
spoke warmly against the measure, bu
in vain. 1t was ordered to engrossmen
4 and third reading by decided vote
1t ayes 81; noes As. Absent and not VIC
II ting 81. Craig and Hanger voted aye
: Stuart was absent.
= On Thursday, the bill was passed i
+ the House by large majority. Til
It ayes and noes were not called.
It LEASE OF THE CANAL.
y On Thursday last, the Senate passe
e the House bill to lease the James Rive
q and Kanawha canal for twenty years
q Mason, Shanahan & Randolph, wit
q amendments, by % yeas to 20 nays.
: This sent it to the House again, wher
5 it was referred to the committee of Roads
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-03-27

SToCKHo DERs' MEETING.-Th
Town of Harrisonburg and the County
of Highland, representing 500, 900 stock
of the Washington, Cincinnati & st.
Louis Railroad, have united in call for
a stockholders meeting, to be held in
Harrisonburg on Tuesday, April oath,
1O-,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-03-27

The. LIQuoR-TAY BILL-This bill,
which passed the House by q large ma
jority, has been referred by the Senate to
the Senate committee of Finance. Ii
amendments be adopted in the Senate
it will delay its passage if it does notde-
feat it. The probabilities however are in
favor Of its passage.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-03-27

SAD ACCIDENT.-Nea Bridgewater,
Rockingham county, dose of morphia
prescribed for the mother was, by mis-
take, administered TO her child, which
caused the death of the child. The mis-
take was made by the husband and faith
er-the names of the mother and child
being similar.