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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-02-24
Chicago Produce Market.

Chicago, Feb %, 1877.
FLDUR-Extra spring, 81 OOi7 IS
WIFE Ar-No. spring, lZ6bal26s cash l26xa
2S&; March 2e%; Aplii No. 5, 33A4al 90
a ; rejected, Ujil 05h
. oRN No. 2 mixed. ioA4 cash. March. Al;
May. A..
OATS Ne. 2, Ss-a-c. cash. Sc April a6x
RIE-So. ,, B7-c.
BARLEY -N1.2 spring, 49al9l.
INK - Cash, IA 81 ais 37h all year, o. 90:
March. IL IS; April IA 90.
ARO-Cash, ID AZ cash; 10 sl1s il0.90 March !.
10 s71sHll 10 April.
BULK MEA rS-Shouders, 5'sa-c. short rib
sides, So C.; short clear rib 50. C.
VIII >kEY-Western, o..
kREiGHIS-Corn to BufiIlo, 5hc., wheat do,
4a5c.
RECEIPTS 5000 -four; 900 wheat; 1870, 600
corn; $1,000 oats, 900 rye, 1870 70 barley.
SHlPMEN Is 5000 hour. $500 wheat; 81 200
corn 10 900 oats; $4,000 barley, 315 rye.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-02-24
CONDENSED TELEaRAMs.

- telegram represents that the condition of
Meyer, recently shot by Dryden at Warrenton,
Mo-, is very critical.
The Louisiana committee of the House have
agreed to the bill recognizing the Nichols gov
eminent.
The British government has notified the Do
minlon government that they will withdraw the
su hsidy they now pay the Allan line of steamers
calling at Halifax, to terminate March LIT. The
Be- muda contract Will also be Terminated
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-02-24

kENNEBEC COUNTf-In Probate Court at du.
gustd, on the secoad Monday Of February, 1877.
IL of Nathaniel Dav, late of Manchester, In
said county, deceased, having presen ted his first
account OF administration of the estate of said de-
ceased for allowance,
ORDERED, That notice thereof be given three
weeks successvelv, prior TO the second Monday Of
March next, IN the Daily kennebec Journals news
paper printed In Augusta, that all persons inter
ested may attend at a Court OF Probate then TO be
holden at Augusta, and show cause, if any, why
the same should not be allowed.
H. X. BAKER, Judge.
Attest CHARLES HEwrEs. Register ieb2A. l3ws
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-02-24

From P. N. Bobfsh, esq, of warehsm. Mass.

From p Y. Bobfsh, esq, of Wareham. Mass.
"As remedy for lang affections, consider
DIX. WIsTAR's BALsAM OF WILD CHERRY the par
excellence of all the numerous patent medicines,
and never fail to recommend il to my friends who
may be afflicted My mother and sister have
both made use Of the BALsAM, and the effect has
lar exceeded our most ssnguine expectations,
completely restoring the former, to the surprise of
her numerous friends, OF hard, dry cough which
had nearly broken her down One has only to
try this excellent remedy to become convinced of
its manifold virtues"
5O cents and 81 bottle. Sold by all druggists.
feb2l-teod& WV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-02-24
KENNEBEC COUNTY-In Prooate Court. at

kENNEBEC COUNTY-n Probate Court at
augusta, on the second Monday Of February, 1877.
A LBERT KNOWLES, Guardian of Cyrus
N Knowles of Mancne Ter, in said county, OF
unsouud mind, having peliLiJned license to sell
at public auction or private sale, the following real
estate of lid ward the proceeds to be place on
interest viz: All the interest OF said ward in one
undivided htrd part of a lot of land and buildings
owned at her decease by Mary Morse, no 4 de.
ceased formerly owaed by Francis Douglas , now
deceased:
ORDERED, That notice thereof oe given three
weeks successfully prior t. the second Monday of
March next in the kennebec Journal, newspa
per printed IN Augusta, that all persons Interested
may attend at Court OF Probate then to be holden
at Augusta, and show cause, If any, why the
prayer of eaid petition should not be granted.
ID. h. BAKER, judge.
Attest: CHARLEs HEwISs, Register. 3wl0s
KENNEBEC COUNTY.-In PROBATE Court at Au.
gusta on the second Monday Of February, 1871.
nANA q. HA sS0S, Guardian of Abigail \. God
~ dari of China, IN said county. insane, having
petltioned for license to sell at public auction or
private sale the following real estate OF said ward
the proceeds TO be placed on interest, viz: The
homestead OF said ward:
ORDERED, That notice thereof be given three
weeks successfully, prior to the second Monday OF
March next IN the kennebec Journal, q news.
paper printed in Augusta, thai all persons interest
ed may attend at a Court OF Probate then TO be
holden at Augusta, aud show cause, Ii any, why
the prayer of said petition should not be granted.
IL. X. BAKER, Judge.
Attest: CHARLES HEwINs, Register. 3wlo'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-02-24
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
TO CHI
9al!u Keansaer Joarual.
PORTLAND.
Rear Admi al Alden's Remains.

AIuen's hemHins.
PORTLAND, February %. The remains of
Rear Admiral Alden are lying in state at the
council chamber in City Hall to-day, guarded by
a military detail The body in handsome rose
wood bier raised three feet and draped with
black. The drapery, festooned with smilax, looped
with white camelias. On the front of the bier 10
a small anchor Of camelias. immortelles, heath and
smilax, at the head floral design OF choice exot-
les, at the foot massive anchor of delicate gree
vines and heath, with a profusion of flowers on
the casket. In the a canopy Of black broad
cloth is erected, draped with the national flag,
aud Topped with floral devices. The chamber is
also draped with broadcloth, festooned with flags
and devices. The funeral will take place to.mor
row morning at II o'clock, and all military Or
CARNATIONS will take part. Probably detach-
nients from the revenue service and Fort Preble
will also assist.
Arrested.
William NJ. Shaw, engineer of the Grand
Trunk, was arrested to-day for obstructng mails
on the Boston and Maine, February l4th, and
held in $500 bail He says he was at the station
but did not interfere
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-02-24
Nominations.
SOUTH e AROLIN
The Observance of washing toms Birth.
dtV.

New YORK, February %. Columbia dis
patch says Yesterday from flagstaff. on the ipublc
buildings, the stars and stripes ioated at half
mast, draped WITH black Grape. The sam sad in-
sigma was displayed in many other portions OF the
city. Business was generally suspended, but in-
stead of holiday the city exhibited all the quiet
and sanctily of the sabbath. Inc citizens gencr-
ally renamed at their homes, except few ne
groes, until at Z. NJ, when quite a number as
sembled al the pablo nall to hear address by
an orator on the life of Washington contrsstcd
with that of President Gran. The speaker init
mated the order from Washington preventing a
parade was not lnteuded to be put into execution
until the militia companies were marching in pro-
cession, when nted States soldiers were to be
ordered out aud misconduc. produced.
The speaker recalled the fact that the Confed-
crates ia Fort Sumpter and Federas on the war
ship on the 22d OF February, 1863 joined pescea-
bly, in s,uing the day, taerr guns being unshot
ted, for the first time. At the close people dis :
persed and serene quiet prevailed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-02-24
A g - X ID .

The Masonic Fraternity of this city. take this
method of expressing to the citizens of Augusta
aud vicinity their sincere thanks for the very lib
eral contributions and patronage to their Levee,
held at Granite Hall, on the 3lst of JAN and LIST
and I'd of Feb. They would also ex Jres, thanks
the ladies for their ready and valuable assistance
which tended to increase the receipts so materially
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-02-24

Adamson's Botanic Balsam. A never falling
remedy for Coughs colds, bronchitis, inflammation
Of the lungs, Group whooping cough, sore throat,
Asthma, and all affections of the Lungs, which
in Consumption aud death. Price IS
cents. feb2lt&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-02-24

There is nothing like dressing your local items
in rhetorical finery, even if you do have to come
to plain English at the end. See an example An
Oswego paper describes fire by saying that "the
red flames danced in the heavens and flung their
fiery about like funeral pail, until Sam Jones
got upon the roof and dashed them out with pail
of water"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-02-24
BATH.
Fite.

BATH, February %. The steam saw mill of
Deering & Donnel, shipbuilders, was destroyed
by fire last night, together with cabins for vessels
on the stocks, tools, &c. Loss S6OOO no insur-
ance. 1t was one OF the best ship yard m ills in
the State
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-02-24
WASHINGTON.
OBSTRUCTION OF THE PRESIDEN =
TIAL COUNT.
Propose for "a New Election.

New YORK, February %. The kilograms
Washington special says Clymer claims there are
between sixty aud seventy democratic members
who have given their sanction to the line of policy
of the obstruction of the presidential count.
Speaker Randall is one of the principal leaders n
the movement. He is to-day the most extreme of
the obstructionists. As soon as the Oregon case
is decided, the whole scheme will be developed ia
joint convention. 1t will encouater the opposition
of the conservative wing of the democratic party,
who will vote with the republicans against any
thing like opposition to the decision of the trba-
nal.
For some days past Dudley Field has been en-
deavorlng to obtain promises of support for bill
which he prepared, providing for new elec ton
in May or June. Inc conservative element la.
not yet yielded assent. Field failed TO secure the
support OF Seelye aud Pierc who opp )sei the de-
cision of the tribunal in the Louisiana case.
Nominations.
The President sent the following nomi nat ions to
the Senate to-day Pay Inspector Alexander W.
Russell, to he Pay Director; Faymsster Rufus
Parks, to be Pay Inspector; Passed Asst Paymas-
ter j. L. Foster, TO be Paynaster; Asst Paymas-
ter James A. Ring, 10 be Passed Asst Pawn ,ster
Paul Morrill,, to be Surgeon OF Customs at San
Francisco; James A. Villa nson, to be Commls.
sioner for the District of Columbia 10 place vi j.
III. ketchum, lesis ned.
Cabinet Meeting.
The Cabinet session lasted only an hour to-day,
and no business of unusual Importance was at
tended to. several cabinet OH ;ers went to The
Capitol after the adjournment OF the Council.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-02-24

Why Gray's Nodded Collars the best-Be-
cause they not readily affected by ptespera-
ton, they are fitted to the neck, are the fines t
material ARE laundried by ironing, and initiate lin
en- perfectly. All of the principal widths and
styles can be found at Huntington, Mason q Co.'S.
in their FURNISHING goods department.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-02-24

How much better all our readers will enjoy q
good dinner il they only know the science of eat
ng Eating is the natural phe nomenon whereby
the nutriferousness Of the animslcuar corporosity
is participated into the parallelopipedoncs cavity
subsinctly connected with the nasal tuberosity
where it is heterogeneously conglome.ated by the
perpe leu lar suavity Of the lower Jaw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-02-24
Boston Stock List.

Boston Feb. -, 1877
Sales at the Brokers Board.1
Eastern Railroad, 4s.a44
Boston Maine Railroad 95-a-
Portland, Sa o Il Portsmouth, 47-a47 -
Boston Name Railroad, rs, lOal II
Eastern railroad 10 5J4 a5Ji 4
Maine staleIs. | 100. Al 1919
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-02-24
FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL.
New York Money Market.
EVENING REPORT.

Nv Y0rR. Feb. %. isfT
Money was easy at -l35s per cent Oh call. For.
eiIn \ -oange duh at 453-a4o3 for bankers lob
and a4si1a Tor demand. Gold opened at AK
aud closed at iOi1s. Loaus ~ - per cent.
Customs receipts, S29, o.. Treasury disbursed
2 90 interes', $500 tor bonds,anh &U01j for
silver.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-02-24
IL. X. BAKER Judge.
Attest: CHARLES HEwINs, Register. 3wl0s

KENNEBEC COUNTY.-Tn Probate Court, at
augusta, on the second Monday Of February, 1871.
MARK pLLI>S, Admini strator de bouis non,
vi on the tale vi Thomas Pater, late OF China.
III said County, dece ssed having pettioned for H.
cense to cell It pu0lic auction or private SALE the
following estate of said deceased for the pay
ment OF deots, &C. viz; rhe Homestead Of the de-
ceased:
ORDERED, That notice thereof be given three
weeks SUCCESSFULLY prior 90 the second Monday OF
March next. in the kennebec Journal. q
newspaper printed In Augusta, that all persons
interested may attend at q Court OF Probate, then
to be holden at Augusta, and snow cause, II any,
why the prayer OF said petition should not 8
granted.
Attest; CaARLzs HgwSs. Rasissss. swtos
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-02-24

KENNEBEC COUNTY-Ia Probate Court at Au
gusta, on the second Monday Of February, 1877
7 K. BRASN, Guardian of Hannah Fitzg srild
y Halowell, in said county, insane, having PEI
titioned tor license 10 sell nc public auction pri
sae the following real estate OF said ward, the
proceeds to be placed interest, viz: ALI tn in.
lerest OF said ward 10 her HON ssteLd Ia said Halo
we'll:
ORDERED, That notice thereof be given three
weeks successfully prior to the second Monday OF
March next, in the kennebec Journal,
newspaper printed in Augusta. that all persons
Interested may attend at u Court of Probate tn q
to be holden at Augusta and show cause IL any,
why the prayer OF said petition should not be
granted.
H.K. RAKER Judge.
Attest: CHARLES HEwINs, Register. 3wI0s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-02-24
Cincinnati Produce Market.

Cincinnati, Feb. BE- 1877
PORK $l5 Goals o. Clear -ldes, ga 9
LARtI- BACON
Steam, 10 aln 20 Sh iutders, 7xa
Kettle. lOlaIIl Clear RIB sides 8 sa9 =
BULK ME ATS Clear sides $40
shoulders, 6Aa6 WHISkEY- | U5a-
Clear rib sides s1asL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-02-24

Take the sensible view. Tar cleanses, heals
sui cures Cata,rh. The only method Of direct
application Is by lhaling the vspors of the "Solu-
u "a OF Forest Tar" Cstarrh is good thing to
get rid OF. febl4-lu+&w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-02-24
Brfgh AS tn Lode star

Of the North shine forth the teeth that have been
rendered beautiful and healthy with the odorous
sOZODONr, which also swee,ens the breath and
causes the gums TO assume a rudy hue, which
forms pleasing contrast with III teeth.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-02-24

The February term of S. j. Court for Piscata-
quis county-Judge Dickerson presidng-will be-
gin its session in Dover, next Tuesday. This
term bids fair to be unusually long one, as a
large number of cases were carried over from the
two last sessions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-02-24

An unusual interest prevails in the Christian
church on Cushnoc heights. Three rose for
prayers at the social meeting on Thursday eve
ming
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-02-24

Quite q number of cities and towns hold their
municipal and town NEE logs on the 5th of March
This will also be the day for the Inauguration
of President Hayes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-02-24
NEW YORK.
TiIdeu on the Witness Stand

New YORK, February %. Samuel J. Tilden
was on the witness stand to-day in the Supreme
Court, in the suit of Henry Boody VS.. Tilden ct
al. 1t will be remembered that Body sued Til
den for balance alleged to be due in q railroad
speculation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-02-24

Gen w. S. Tilton was called from the city yes
terday by the death Of brother. He received
strong support yesterday in the Agricultural meet
ing as a member of the board of Trustees.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-02-24
Turkey.
France.
Weather indications for To-day.

For the Middle and New England States,
stationary or falling, fol lowed by rising barome-
ter, northeast to northwest winds, partly cloudy
and clear weather.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-02-24

OF all awful night sounds, that of frightful
cough reverberaling through the darkness is the
most saddening. Would you be spared this in
Fiction and save the life endangered by the COM
plant, administer Hale's Honey Of Horehound
and Tar. Sold by all Druggists.
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in minute
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-02-24
ptcn.

In Bath, 2lst inst, Mary p, wife of B. l.. White,
aged ~ ears, months; 2ls INST, Charles Crook.
er, aged ~ year, months.
In Georgetown, 2lst inst, Rev. John Mcfadden.
aged II years, IL months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-02-24

Devine & Howard have the endorsement Of the
following physicians: g. w. Martin, NJ. D.; w.
S. Hill, NJ D., G. E. Brckett. NJ. D., w. Bolsn,
NJ. D., II. II. Hill, NJ d., j. o. Webster, NJ. d.
l.. j. Croker, NJ. ID. eod-ttf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-02-24
w Gather,
Weather cloudy, cold, raw, wind southeast.
A Report.


The Times Washington special says Senator
Morton has gone to Ohio, to urge Hayes to go to
Washington immediately
The proposition to withhold the army appropri-
alton for fear that the army will be used to sus-
tain Hayes in case the democrats ehould insist on
fair play, considered at some length. but Hew.
lit and others urged that the president would find
a way TO sustain the army in case of conflict,
whether the house granted money, and that it
would be otherwise a bad policy to withhold an
appropriation on that account.
Democrats Going to Fiiibnster.
The Tribune says Speaker Randall, Dudley
Field and about fifty democrats propose fillibus-
terng the remainder of the session, and they have
drawn up bill TO. a new election Of President to
be passed by the House.
Paper Manufacturers Association.
ROCHESTER, February %. The American pa
per manufacturing association organized here
yesterday. Representatives from one-fourth ,of
the producers eff the country were present. J.
w. French Michigan, was chosen president, j .
Ruble of Kent KY, Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-02-24
Suicid e.

A highly respected lady of this city threw her.
self from the roof OF her house, ycste rday, and
was killed. Her insanity was caused by threaten
ing letters sent her by neighboring woman,
which were false and unfounded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-02-24

An alarm of fire yesterday afternoon about two
O'Clock, called out the department. 1t proved,
however, to be false alarm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-02-24

Cuts. bruises aud burns, are cleansed and healed
by the Forest Tar Salve"-sure.
feb2I-t&wlw.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-02-24
EUROPE.
England.

QUEENSTOWN, February %. o. the arrival
here OF steamer DIkot III fro q New York, the To-
cal committee proceeded out III tender and re-
ceived the remains OF John o Nahoney. Owing
to the early hour OF the landing, there was no
LONDON, Febru ,ry %. The Fenians 10 ireland
are indignant at Cardinal Culen's refusal to allow
O'Mahoney's remains to lie in state in Dublin Ca
thedla, and say If they had anticipated it, O'Ma-
honey should have oeen buried in New York.
Turkey.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, February %. The Russian
consulate here warns shipping that torpedoes are
being placed on the Black Sea coast, between
Sookgooukate and Fort Saint Nicholas.
France.
PARIS, February %. The Figaro names a dis
tinguished prima donna, who is charged with hav-
ing eloped from St. Petersburg with the tenor
Nicolni. 1t states the Marquis of Csux followed
them, and judicial proceedings for q separation
have been commenced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-02-24

Frank McConnochi the murderer of little Mag
gle Bauer, pleaded guilty of murder in the second
degree, and was to-day sentenced TO State prison
for life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-02-24
TO LET 4!

nSEHALF of a Two.Story House on Court
~ street. Inquire at"43 COURT STREET"
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Eocal ann State NeWs.

The voting lists are In state of preparation FOR
posting, prior to the spring election in this CITY,
New styles in Tortoise shell combs aud Jewelry,
coin silver and silver plated ware, fine plated table
knives just received at L. Rowse's.
1t costs S2300 to get a carload ofpotatoes from
Lewiston to Bangor, and $4,000 from Greene, 6
miles and only $1,000 from Lewiston to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-02-24

DR.. |. P. Warren, editor of the Christian Mir
ror, will give a course of two lectures on the OH
gin aud growth of the English language, at he
Academy Hall, Hallowell, on Saturday and Mon
day evenings, commencing at O'Clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-02-24

David Douglass, the eminent Friend preacher,
who has been holding meetings in the North Parish
meeting house, will preach at the Free Baptist
church, in this city, tomorrow afternoon, at 80
o'clock. The public are invited most cordially.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-02-24
SherifS Sale.

February 5, 1871.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1877-08-10

Hz- The National Gold Medal was awarded
to Bradley & Rulofson for the best Photographs
in the United States, and the Vienna Medal
for the best in the world. 429 Montgomery
street, San Francisco.