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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-02-12
STATE NEWS.

One day last week, while coming down the hill
OF Waoboro, Wesley p. GRAHAM was accidently
thrown under his sled loaded with Eve feet Of
green hard wood. The forward sled passed over
his body and the team stopped, and Mr.. GRAHAM
was quite badly injured.
A boy named Singleton of Warren had his legs
badly hurt by q tree falling on them while in the
woods where Mr.. Z. Davis WAS chopping one day
last week.
When at Caribou last Friday, Justice league
had Scotchmsn and q Frenchman before him
charged with liquor selling the Frenchmsn owned
up that be was guilty, and the Scotchmau stoutly
denied that he had none anything of the kind.
We did not hear what disposition was made of
them. We propose that all fellows of that class
be sentenced to return to their fstherland. We
have since heard that each were ordered to pay
$50 and costs, which the Scotchman paid. Whist
the Frenchman did rumor saith not.
-LPresque Isle Sunrise.
Mr.. George Cummings, II years of age, who
lives on the west side of Seven Tree Pond, in
Union, was found by his son, lying senseless on
the floor Of the barn last Monday morning, where
he had gone but few minutes previous. He
died almost instantly.
The Somerset Central Agricultural Society has
elected w. B. Snow. President; Col. VIM. ID.
A. Woodbury., Secretary w. B. Snow, Esq,
Treasurer; Warren Russell, Esq, John Weston,
Esq, and Horace Weston, Esq, Trustees and
Standing Committee.
Appearances indicate that the coming criminal
term of the Supreme Court in Penobscot county
Will be long and interesting one.
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NallomeU locaI Nems.

masked ball and instrumental concert will
come off at Wilson Hall in this city this Monday
evening. Concert commencing at o'clock |;
grand march at 9. Music by Hanagan's full or
chestra We learn that arrangements are per
fected to make the entertainment one Of the most
successful Of the senson. No lady will be admit
ted without check. Hayden, the costumer, will
be at Wilson Hall, to-day, with a fine lot ofcos-
tunes.
We learn that the "Hallowel Musical Associa-
ton" will give vocal and instrume ntal concert
in a few weeks, with an oyster supper accompsni
ment; infinitely superior to any violin accom-
paniment in four flats ever yet executed!
"Maia's wine" and other compounds of like
notoriety for tippling purposes will not be likely
TO be furnished to the public quite freely here
after. There's danger but not millions" in it,
according to the present outlook. No one will
mourn much on account of the prohibition of the
stuff excepting manufacturers and dealers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-02-12
skOyvhegan Locals.

skowhegan Locals.
Peasant weather and good travelling have given
our streets lively aspect, and business generally
has been quite brisk. The hay business has not
abated, while the wood influx continues to in
crease. The roads are now so smooth that wood
can easily be hauled from long distance. The
prevailing price still remains at 81 per cord for
dry hard wood. Green wood sells for about the
same price.
Politics have revived lately, and all are looking
forward anxiously to the decision of the Commits
sion. 1t is generally conceded, however, that
Hayes prospect thus far is very good. yet many
Of botl parties think that this compromise bill is
altogether too much like a lottery.
A petition has been circulated for the pardon of
Thomas Springer, now in Norridgewock JAIL for
liquor selling. IL is claimed that Mr.. Springer Is
very unwell, that his sentence has expired, and
that he is confined only because he is unable to
pay his fine.
The lst Grammar School had grand sleigh
ride to Norridgewock Friday afternoon. The
weather was good, the sleighing was fine, and the
scholars were in excellent spirits. There were
some big scares, caused by being tipped over, &c,
but upon the whole very few mishaps occurred.
All returned highly delighted with their ride.
And there is one circumstance in regard to this
school we would like to mention. Last fall the
study of politics" was introduced into this school,
very much against the wishes Of the parents. The
result Is very satisfactory. The study has proved
exceedingly profitable. aud has greatly increased
the interest of the school.
Allusion has already been made by the Reporter
10 heifer, recently slaughtered in our town.
She was a monster indeed, girthing feet, II ill.,.
and weighing when dressed, 1851 lbs.
A new street is soon to be laid out in our vii
lage. 1t will commence at the end of Court St.,
pass BY the High st. church, through Leavitt St..
and terminating in Maple st. This street will be
one fourth mile long, will contain many good
house lots, and will add much to the good appear
ance of our village.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-02-12
Chicago Produce Market.

Chicago, Feb. 10, 1877.
rLOUR-Extra spring, 81 GOAT rs.
WHEAT-No. spring, 30lal30s cash, l30xa
oofs; March ] SA; Apiil No. 5, 20
a.; rejected, / 04ai 0ils.
,CoRN-No mixed, IA cash; March, AZ;
OATS Ne: 2, S5'ta-c. cash, 36,sc April.
bARLEY-No.2 spring, Sir as5c.
FORK - Cash, 10 81 ais 10, all year, o. 90;
March, 10 80; April 10 l2ll.
HOS April.
BULK MEATs-Shoulders, 61a-c.; short rib
slides, sta &C; short clear rib, s5,a G.
WHlskEY-Western,l %.
ia5c. ' WI
RECEIPTS 1905 -four; 5000 wheat: $4,000
corn; $4,000 oats; q, 75O rye, $500 barley.
SHIPMENTS 1900 -four, 81 1000 wheat C5, 90
corn; 900 oats. 1900 barley; 200 rye
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-02-12
STATE OF MAINE.
KENNEREC, SIS.

hENNhHEC, IS.
To James w. North, Jr., Of augusta, IN said county
GREETING:
WHEREAS, James W. North, Jr., and Ira d :.
w sturgis of Augusta, Ansel Briggs of Auburn :,
Frederick kobie of Gorham, and Lysander Strick-
land of Bangor, in said state of Maine, five mem
bers OF the Maine State Agricultural Society,
corporation legally established by act of the legis.
lature OF said state, being DESTROYS of efectiny a
legal organization OF The same, have applied 10 me,
WIN. +. Whltehouse, one Of the Justices OF the
Peace, within ana for said County, requesting me
to issue a warrant directed to one of said appl-
Giants, directing MIN to call a meeting of said socie
~, according 10 law, for the purpose of electing
President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Board Of
Trustees for said Society, adopting such by laws
as said society shall deem necessary and proper,
and transactlng any other business which may
properly come before the meeting, and have rep
resented In said application that IL is desirable that
sad meeting should be held at said Augusta, and
whereas 1t appears that u meeting of SAID society
cannot be lawfully called otherwise than in pur-
suance OF such application;
Now, therefore, you are hereby directed to noti-
fly and call meeting OF said society. according to
Las to be held in MeODian Hall, in said Augusta,
on Friday the twenty-third day OF February, A. ID.
1917, AT one O'Clock in the afternoon for the pur-
pose Aforesaid.
Given under my hand, at said Augusta, this Sec
ond day OF February, A. ID. 1871.
Justice OF the Peace.
Pursuant to the foregoing warrant, to me direct.
ed, hereby notify the members of said Maine
place and Tor tie purpose aforesaid.
Dated at Augusta Aforesaid, this second day of
February, A. d. 1871.
It's JAMES W. NORTH, Jr.
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BIDDEFORD.
StOlen.

BIDDEFoRD, February 10. George Atkinson
and Oren Grace are two cheeky thieves. They
drove up to the stable of Mr.. jenkins Saco, and
stole load of hay. Officers Grant arrested them
and they figured in the police court to- day. At
kinson pleaded guilty to breaking and entering in
the night time, and was committed to await &C.
ton of the Grand Jury. Grace for larceny was
fined ten dollars and costs
Attempted Suicide.
Frank Eastman of Summer street, Bijdeford
attempted suicide by taking forty drops of laud-
anum. but prompt medical aid saved him. East
man has large family. No work and depressed
spirits is assigned as the cause. but he disclams
oil intention Of shutting off the mortal coil.
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CONN ECTICUT.
Examination.

HARTFORD, February 10. The examination Ct
Bank Examiner Mygatt into the affairs of the
Farmers & Mechanics Natl Bank of this city,
has caused developments which led this after noon
to the arrest of the President John c. Tracy, and
Cashier j. s. Chapman; the former for misde-
meanor in falsfyng the accounts so that large de-
fciencies from overdrafts and poor loans, without
the knowledge Of the directors, were covered up,
and the Cashier for the embezzlement Of 81 500.
Both officers gave bonds for their appearance be-
fore the U. S. Court. The total amount of loss by
the bank from the overdrafts and loans on poor
security sanctioned by the President, is now
thought to be about $500, 900. On this there will
be some salvage, and the net less will not probs.
bly, be over $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-02-12
Post Office Changes.

The following are the post Office changes in
New England Name changed-Mackerel Corn
er, Carroll county, n. H., to Centre Tuftensboro
Postmasters appointed-Albert Morrill,, Belmont,
Waldo county, Me-; VIM. Maxwell, Bowdoin,
Sagadahoc county, Me-. Frank F. Caswell, Emb-
den, Somerset county, Me-. Elijah H. Blaisdell.
Lake Village, Belknap county, N. H.; Charles L.
Howard, Arlington Heights, Mddleser county,
Massachusetts; Charles Merriman, East Hartford
Hartford county, Conn; Mrs. Agnes Houston,
Thompsonve, Hartford comfy, Conn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-02-12
Amendments to the Indian appropriation bil

were non-concurred id.
warren OF Mass. introduced bill to aid in the
establishment Of q cheap telegraph commune.
ton between America and Europe. Referred.
The decision Of the electoral commission hav-
ing been read to the joint convention of the two
houses, and written objections made by Field ON
inc part OF I'VE senators and twelve representa-
tives, then the two houses separated 10 consider
the objections in their respective chambers.
A discussion sprang up on to take q recess till
Monday. The republicans opposed it, and argued
that under the electoral bill the house has no pow
er to take recess, but should consider objections
to the decision Of the commission for two hours,
then vote upon it, and let the two houses come to-
gether again. The democrats press for q recess,
and denied the correctness Of the position taken
by the republicans.
The speaker overruled the point Of order against
the right to take recess and accordingly the
house took recess till ten o'clock Nonday.
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SOUTH CAROLINA
Marine News,

PORT ROYAL, February 10. The steamer Ba-
varia from New Orleans to Liverpool, was burned
at sea Feb. 9th, at $50 2. NJ. The ship was Oh
fire fore and aft, aud the crew and passengers
were all saved in the ships boats. They lost
everything but what they stood in, and were pick.
ed up by the barque Dorothy Thompson, in a
northeast gale nineteen hours after, and landed
at Beaufort, S. &.
The Bavaria sailed from New Orleans Jan 2Sth
with cargo of four thousand three hundred and
twenty-five bales of cotton, fifty bags of seed cot
ton, one thousand barrels of raisins. The vessel
and cargo were valued at about S500,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-02-12
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
TO THT-
9aily Eeansaet 5unrnal.
PORTLAND.
Strike.

StT1kes
PORTLAND, February 10. The engine drivers
on the late trains on the Boston & Maine last
evening put up their engines in good order as
usual, but state that they will start no trains
until they have orders to do so from Macarthur,
the head Of their organization. who is now in
Boston. The freight train which leaves t4P.
NJ. tomorrow, is the first one out from this city
but will not be started unless the trouble is ad-
justed.
The Water Power Que.tIon.
The the master ia the Sebago water controyer-
~ made another report to Judge Virgin last
evening, showing slight fall Of water in the lake
since his last report. The case was again con-
tinued.
Railroad Matters.
superintendent Furber of the Boston g. Maine
came down in special train this afternoon, with
road master Smith and two or three extra drivers
in anticipations of strike. The engineers told
him they would give five hours notice. Freight
trains went out at FIVE this afternoon. The engi-
ceedings were secret. Superintendent Furber has
offered to pay the twenty-fv cents per day held
back, at the end Of every month, instead of three
months as formerly. Furber also agreed to lay
the demand for three dollars and fifty cents per
day, before the directors at their next monthly
meeting. Furber says several Of the engineers
feel very badly about being forced into the strike
but claim they are obliged to, having been SO Or
dered by the Grand Council
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INDIANA.
Explosion.

CINCINNATI, February II. The boiler in Har
rison Jones saw mill, nine miles from Mobiles
vile, Ind, exploded Saturday morning, killing
Morrison Steward and Thos. jackson so badly
they have since died. Three other men were
slightly injured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-02-12
Somerset Railroad.

A SPECIAL MEETING Of the Stockholders of
"A the Somerset Railroad will be held at West
Waterville, in Memorial Hall, on Thursday, the
hrst day of March next at eleven O'Clock A. NJ. for
the following purposes, viz.
LIST, To make such arrangements with the Mesa.
lonskee and kennebec Railroad Company, and the
citizens OF Augusta, as shall result in the union of
said Railroad, with the Somerset Railroad, and in
the joint operation OF the two roads, for the joint
benefit Of both.
I'd, To consider the propriety OF authorizing the
Directors OF the Somerset Railroad Company, or a
comntee to be chosen by the stockholders OF said
company, to make come arrangements with the
Messalonskee and Kennebec Railroad Company,
and the citizens of Augusta to extend the Somer.
set Railroad to Augusta.
80. To consider the propriety of un ting with the
Maine Central Railroad Company, on condition,
that said company will extend their road from
Skowhegan to Norridgewock.
4th. To consider any other matter pertaining to
the interest of the Somerset Railroad Company.
BY Order of the President.
EDWARD ROWE, Clerk.
Norridgewock, Feb Q, 1871. fsbl2-tltAw2t
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Canaan Locals.

Canaan LOcals.
DIptheria prevailed here in December, causing
many deaths among the children, a large proper
ton Of the cases proving fatal. And now several
more cases have recently occurred, with one
death.
The late pleasant weather and excellent travel
ing have been fully improved our principal roads
have been thronged with teams loaded with hay.
potatoes, bark and lumber.
The farmers begin to hold back their potatoes
with the expectation that they will be higher
Some farmers who raised from six hundred to one
thousand bushels, have marketed all bat a few
hundred bushels and will risk the remainder
Many got badly bitten last year by holding on to
their crops until June, and then failed to effect
sole.
Moses Furber has bought the farm Of Benz.
Duren for about 5000, and Albion Chase has
bought the neat residence of Peter Furber.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-02-12

Our readers will notice in the circulars dis
tributed of Wards concert, an announcement of
as fine music as has been offered to any audience
in this part of the State for long time. Thi.
has been procured at a large expense and will un-
doubleday draw q full house, as the tickets have
been selling very fast. Every citizen should be
in sympathy with this work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-02-12

The News says it is source of great gratifca-
ton to all wellmnded people in the vicinity, that
the Rev. William F. Obear, pastor of the Second
Congregational church in Damariscotta. has been
induced to withdraw his resignation, and has con-
sented to remain with that church during the COM
ing year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-02-12

1t is quite noticeable and frequently occasions
remark, that those who are opposed to churches
aud ministers, and are not altogether free from
speaking of them in denunciatory terms, when
ahicton or death comes are not modest in calling
for the services of ministers and the help of church
members. Our city clcrgymen are frequently
called on long trips into the country to attend
such cases, without money aud without price, and
seldom with thanks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-02-12
Cincinnati Produce Market.

Cincinnati, Feb. III, 1877.
fORh- SIG I5al6 50 Clear Sides Ga 20
LARD BACON
steam, 10 Go -al0L Shoulders, 1La
Kettle, IhalI& Clear rib sides, . 55as %
BULK MEATS Clear sides, 9ka9yt
shoulders, 6aa61 WHISKEY- I 0ss-
Clear rib sides, gs4ag,.
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OHIO.
Congratulations,

NEW YORK, February 10. A Columbus, Ohio,
despatch Gays republicans there are very sb liant
and Gov. Hayes is constantly in receipt of tele-
of events.
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Weather Indications for To-day,

For the Middle and New England States
Stationary or falling barometer. warmer southeas
to southwest winds, partly cloudy or clea
weather.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-02-12

Lungs of Leather could not withstand the ups
and downs of our winter temperature. Churches,
theatres, lecture rooms, drawing rooms, kitchens
and schools, ring with the bleatings Of labsring
chests and husky throsts. There's but one rem
edy for this evil, Hale's Honey of Horehound and
Tar. Take it and recover. Sold by all drug
gists.
Pixies Tootbache Drops cure in minute.
jan l7-t&wlm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-02-12

An old-time temperance meeting at Granite
Hall, by the Reform boys yesterday afternoon.
was attended by an audience that filed the hall.
The speaking was by Mr.. Howe Of Norway. re-
formed man. who has drained to the dregs the
bitter cup Of sorrow caused by intemperance, and
speaks with power to those addicted to drinking.
A few signatures were obtained to the pledge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-02-12

John S. Cushing Esq. of this city, Treasurer
of the Maine Central Railroad, who has been con-
fined to his house for several days with kidney
trouble is improving in health.
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PENNSYLVANIA.
Suspended,

PoTTsvrLLE, February 10. The Mountain City
Bank of Pottsville, suspended payment this morn
ing. The reason being the heavy withdrawal of
deposits.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-02-12

The Lincoln County Union Sabbath School
Convention will meet with the Methodist church
at Sheepscot Bridge, Thursday and Friday Feb.
% and o.
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NEW YORK.
Opinion of Judge Church.


NEW YORK, February 10, Justice Church of
this State, in an interview with newspaper cor
respondent is emphatic in stating the plan for An
electoral commission was destitute either of con-
stitutionality or expediency, and the stand taken
by the democratic counsel in the Florida case is
as subversive of democratic principles as was the
creation of the commission itself. Judge Church
IS perfectly clear that the action of the state au-
thorties In Louisiana, as well as Florida, must be
accepted as final.
Gold.
Gold opened at los l-S.
The Commission.
The Heralds Washington special says of the &C.
ton of the commission yesterday, that Morton
and Garfield carried on the republican side, other
republican members saying comparatively little.
Nearly all the democrats took active part in the
discussion. During the afternoon Garfield came
into the senate several times and held consults-
tons with Senator Sherman.
Tilden Expected 1t.
Tilden is reported as saying he expected the
Florida case would 60 against bim but urged his
friends not to be Respondent as there were other
points in his favor, and he believed the final de-
cision would be in his favor.
Weather.
Weather pleasant, wind west.
Democratic Claims.
Democrats in Washington claim that q colored
elector of Louisiana named josef was Ineligible,
having been convict 10 Alabama; and that
Burchard, another Louisiana elector, is an unnat
uralized Haytien.
Investigation.
Investigation into the pecunary affairs of the
Juvenile Guardian Society here, show that one
Robertson. its manager, has had the benefit OF
some Sl4O, 900, and that for the same nothing good
can be shown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-02-12

The Bowdoin College Orchestra gave a concert
before very appreciative audience Of the best
people Of Wiscasset, on Friday evening, Feb. 2.
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iRarrteD.

In Dexter, 4th inst, Charles 4. Spooner to Miss
Arvilla Il. Parkman, both Of Dexter.
In st. Adams, Sd inst, Albion +. Buker to Miss
Alice h. Turner, both of st. Adams.
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Aoral ann State Nems.
The Tom C0dders' Lament.

The Tom G Odders' Lament.
I've sat by the hole In the river all day,
And nary bite I've had;
had thought it a job that would surely paw,
But now | en- dreadfully mad.
No more will my lines in the Kennebec drop
To the Tom Gods, so coy and shy,
I'll 90 home; but how the old woman will hop
While vengeance will CLEAN in her eye;-
For no supper'll be spread in that household to-
night
Because Thomas Cod wouldn't bite!
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The Executive Council will hold their next ses-
sion on the 9th day of March.
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Dtfn.

In So. Windsor, 5th inst, Mrs. Mary, widow Of
the late Edward Marson, aged 10 years, 10 mos.
10 Parkman, 25th ut., Deacon Russell Coburn,
aged 70 years.
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NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Fatal Accident.

KEENE, n. H., February 10. Rev. E. J. Car
penter, an Orthodox min lister of Swanzey, about
65years old, was thrown out of his sleigh this af-
ternoon. Soon after he was taken with vomiting,
and died very suddenly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-02-12

Probably no two hotels in the country have
been so much looked up to and talked Of as mod
els to be initiated and emulated, as the fremont
and Revere Houses of Boston, and in the lusty
winter of their age they still defy the competition
of many of their more pretentious rivals. Messrs.
Chaplin, Quincy Co. now manage both houses,
than whom none know better how to minister to
the wants of sojourners at hotel. Both houses
are well patronized, and continue to be famous as
resorts for the most distinguished artists, dplo-
mats and scions of nobility.
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Found Another.
EUROPE.
Marine News.

LONDON, February 10. Forty Yarmouth and
Towestoft fishing vessels having two hundred
men and boys on board are missing. Govern.
ment has dispatched two vessels in search
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-02-12

Hon. F. L. Richards of Camden, has resigned
the office Of Land Agent.