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ble but his bills were not raised and no percent
age not allowed. The supervisors did not
levy the percentage on the salaries Of couRty
officers as they were mostly frauds, and nothing
was paid for raising their salaries No money
was paid for appointing Gideon j. Tucker, sur
rogate, or for appointing recorder IIackett. Wit
ness had nothing personal to do with the sheriils
bulls, knows of no money being spent ia connec-
ton with any of the sheIiiIs. O'Brcn's bills were
very much in excess of any paid up 10 that time
The supervisors passed our bill Of the sheriff. Mr.
BNby represented to witness that if he bought
bali OF . Briens CLAIM, they would get MIR. Til
den and Judge George Bennett to let up on him
Did not think Mr. Tden did let up on him-say-
ing That was one of the many times was
fooled"
The case was then adjourned until Saturday.
Suicidal Mania.
Six suicides here yesterday
The Coal Mine Troubles.
The sti king coal miners in jackson co,,.'v.
Mich, resumed work yesterday. at reduutd IA. es.-
The Indians.
Indian inspector Van Beven, telegraphs that
th're is an Indian outbreak at San Carlos, New
Mexico. They are reservation re neg AIDES, and a.
the military and Indian police are there, it prob
ably will not be serious.
Water supply.
Washington special says that the Beard of
Engineers began to-day an examination of Eliza
uetn river near NorfOlk win view OF erecting
fresh water basin there, for storage of IRON
clsds. Port Royal upon investigation, was found
not feasible, and League Island was not available
on account of freezing in winter.
Coal.
Coal stocks fell from 3 to per cent to-day on
reports OF = general resumption of work al the
mines, but recovered about per cent
Weather.
Pleasant, warmer wind south.
Sentenced.
John Shuster and Charles Jobson, the vanilla
bean robbers, have been sentenced to five years in
prison.
Scarcity of Tobacco.
There is such scarcity of Havana tobacco
here, thai several cigar factories have had 10 close
till supplies arrive.
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MARINE DISASTER.
Collision Of British Ships ia the
English Channel.
SHOCKING Loss OF LIFE.

LONDON, September -. terrible disaster &C.
Cured 10 the English Channel. TIE British ship
Avalanche, from London for New Zealand colhd-
cd with the British ship Forest, from London for
New York, Oft Portland and both vessels foun-
iered. Ninety-six persons were drowned. The
Forrest was IN ballast and had a crew of twenty
one. Capt Lockhart, chief mate, and seven 9th
ers were saved. The Avalanche had a crew of 80
and 30 passengers. The third officer and two sea
men only were saved.
The following particulars of the collision bave
come TO hand: The Forest struck the Avalanche
between the main and mizzen mssts, nearly cut
ung her IN two. The latter sunk immed lately,
The Forest, though utterly wrecked, kept afloat
an hour or more. Three boats were launched
one OF which has been heard from. 1t contained
the twelve persons already mentioned as saved
One boat and several bodies washed ashore. 1t is
feared the other boats are lost.
The Avalanche had 63 passengers 26 saloon, Il
second class, and 20 thiid class, mostly coonists.
The accident occurred at half past line last ight
seven miles of Portland.
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For the KEN
TO WIFE.

Life's trials and trumphs; having special refer
ence to the loss of home by fire June IS, 1876,
II perish ev'ry hope from bth,
II false prove all the Iends of earth,
Trusting in Christ through veal and woe,
We to the "better land" W i'll go.
Though flames consume, AMI foods o'erw helm,
Ger Jordan is safer realm,
Where these cant reach, nor sin annoy,
a world OF bliss-of perfect JOY
Well struggle on as Father wills,
Mid mundane joys, as well as ills,
To sin e'er dead-aive in God
Contrast His love, though feel the rod.
If we know one sinner saved
In CaN'ry's current truly laved-
In Jesus name Wen do and dare,
lhe victor crown we sure Will wear
II we but hear the Master say,
II m with you here to endless day
Hold HIS dear hand within our own,
Wen neither live nor die alone
o, Savior, cleanse my sinful heart,
mat from Thee may ne r depart
All Thine in life-Tnou mine 10 death
(For must yield ere long my BREATH
III sing and shout in that dread hour,
Great COnquorer, Death, where is thy power
Thy sting i, gone! the Lamb, once slain,
Gives me His peace-relieves my pain"
And, in the Resurrection morn,
C!eansed from the stu in which we're born,
My cry shall be, "Redeeming Love!"
Aud, where's thy victory, opened grave -
M. PIERCE.
Maine Insane Hospital, August 6, 1877.
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The roll was called and the number present was
l2j. Number of deaths since the last meeting, 2.
committee consisting of II. II. Howse, j. II,
Raymond, Frank ShephaId Augustus Sawtelle
and Rev. +. W. Preble was appointed to draw up
resolutions regarding the decease OF the comrades
the past year.
1t was ordered that the Executive Committee
present at our next meeting the Silent Roll Of
each company.
Capt. Fuller, on the part Of Comrades from Hal
lowell, extended an invitation to the Association
to meet next year in llallowel
1t WAS accordingly voted to meet the second
Wednesday 10 September. 1873, in lIaliowell.
Adjourned to meet for parade at O'Clock.
Assembled at 3 L. NJ.
On motion of Conn ade Raymond the association
elected Conrade T.. w. Preble Chaplain of the
Association. and DIR. Thad. IIdreh, Surgeon for
the Association.
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The BOwdOinham AssOcia ton.

The second days session Of this body, holden
in this city yesterday, was more largely attended
than the first day, the audience room of the church
being nearly filed by delegates and their friends
No recent meeting of the Association has been
more numerously attended.
The early morning prayer meeting at 6 o 'clock,
was meeting of deep interest, led by Rev. Mr.
Brownville of Jay. Many prayers and exhorta,ions
were offered. Tue convention proper began its
meeting at $50, after half hours devotional
service. Reports from various churches were
heard, showing most gratifying results the past
year. The committees reported on foreign, home
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and domestic missions, temperance and other sub
iccts, followed by able and interesting discussions
Of the various topics presented.
At II o'clock the doctrinal sermon was preached
by Rev. +. Nugent of Fayette. the preliminary
services being conducted by Rev. Mr.. Newcomb
of llallowell Mr.. Nugent's theme was the
"Perseverence of the Saints" and his text in lst
Corinthan / 30-"But of him are We in Christ
Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and
righteousness, and sancti6caton, and redemption.
la the afternoon at 2 o'clock, the Woman's Mis-
sionaiy Union had meeting in the lecture room
of the churc addressed by Mrs. Nlckelson o +
Newton. At the afternoon meeting of the associa
tion DIR. kingsbury being absent, Rev. A. r.
Crane was chosen moderator. The various re-,
ports and resolutions presente in the forenoon
were discussed and passed.
In the evening effective sermon was
preached by Rev. a. X. Crane, on the "Sgnf-
canoe of Pentecost"
There will be early prayer meeting this
morning at 6. AT g. discussion on the subject
of the Sunday school, followed possibly by ID SER
mon after which the association will adjourn
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On Tuesday afternoon and evening Sept. IL,
the Sabbath schools of Riverside and vicinity
held picnic on Mt. Tom, pleasant elevation on
tue Vassalboro', shore of the Kennebec river.
This mountain is the site OF old Indian settle
ments and burying grounds, and is place of con-
siderable local interest. Mech pains taken by
the Supt., Mr. II. Smell to clear the grounds, pre-
pare seats, tables, swings, croquet grounds, etc.
About two hundred were present and all seemed
determined to have good time. The Riversi de
Cornet Band kindly furnished music for the &C.
CasOn
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Third Maine Regiment Reunion.

The surviving members Of the Third Maine As
ISOLATION met TO the number of one hundred,
agreesbly to notice, at the g. 4. r. Hall il Gardi-
ner, yesterday afternoon, which had been kindly
rendered by Heath Post, and greeted their old
commander and President Col. NJ. b. Lakeman,
in happy manner. by filling that spacious hall 10
its full capacity
AT ll,30 4. NJ. the association was called TO or
der, and the usual business of reading the records
aud the report of the treasurer were made. Then
a committee consisting of one from ach company
and one from the Band, were appointed to noml-
nate officers for the ensuing year The committee
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\ this city, Monday, between the residence of
l the subscriber on tlagg St., and Knsman's
Drug store, Pocket Book contaiuing a sum Of
money. The finder will confer a great favor by
leaving the same at the Journal Office or
sepll.f2w AMANDA HoxIE, Fiagg Street.
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CONDENSED TELEGRAMS.

Yesterday, in Baltimore, was the anniversary OF
the battle at North Point. All the city offices and
public schools were closed and flags were also dis
played.
The State Prohibition Convention met at Har-
rlsburg, Pa, yesterday. The attendance was
small
Frank Frehoe's brewery in Louisville, Ky was
damaged by lire yesterday to the amount Of Slj,
900; insured.
Brownville despatch says two of the Rio
Grande city raiders aud one of the released pris.
oners, have been turned over to the L. s. author
lties by the Mexican government.
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OHIO.
Political.

COLUMBUS, September IL. despatch saws
the discussions have been arranged between Ew-
ing and Matthews, next week at Dayton, Chilli
cothe, Shelby and Alliance. Pendleton has been
challenged to meet Garfield in the same way.
Cattle Plague.
CLEVELAND, September II. cattle plague,
thought to be species of the Texas fever, has
broken out among the cattle in the surrounding
country The Texas cattle this year covered
with ticks of two varieties, the bite of which is
poisonous to the blood. Many cattle are dying
daily. Several cases of children having been poi
soned by drinking injected milk, have already
come to the notice of the city physician. Beet is
affected by the disease, but be easily detected
by the spots.
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PAT ENTS.
r. III. EDDY.

r. III. EDDY.
No. 20 state ST., opposite. KiIby, Boston
Secures paten Is in the United states also in Great
Britain, France ana other foreign coun tries. COP
les OF the claims OF any Patent furnished by re.
hitting one dollar. Assignments recorded at
Washington. No Agency in the United States os.
sesses superior facilities for obtaining Patents or
iscer!aining the patentabllity OF inventions.
X. Ii. EDDY Solicitor of atents
Test moniaI..
~ regard Mr.. Eddy one of the mostcapabie
and neutrality-suspicious. with whom have had
CHARLES MASON,
Commissioner OF Patents
Inventors canrot employ person more trust.
worthy or more capable OF securing for them An
early and favorable consideration at the Patent
Onice"
EDMUND BURKE,
Late Commissioner of Patents,'
- = BOSTON, October 10, 1870.
k. ii. EDDY, FsQ.-Dear Sir: you procured for
me, IN $50, my first patent. Since then you have
acted for ana advised me In hundreds of ca SEES and
procured many patents, reissues and extensl
have occasionally employed the best agencies in
New York, Philadelphia and Washington, but /
st give you almost the whole OF my business in
your line, and advise others to employ you.
Yours truly, GEORGE DRAPER
Boston, Jan. 1877. ly?
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The election passed oil very quietly, the repub-
lican ticket having about 20 majority. The repub-
lican representative is elected in the district by 40
majority.
Mr.. Geo. A. Fletcher who went to California six
months ago, has returned. He says that idle men
are very plenty there and the chances for work are
poor.
We are glad to learn that Dir. j. II. Estes, who
was recently taken to the Insane Asy lum, has
measurably recovered, with good prospect Of
complete restoration.
The splendid weather now at hand makes every
body happy. The fields look finely.
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VI MASSACHUSETTS,
DealIl.

LOWELL, September II. Maj. Arthur II. Burn
ham, graduate Of West Point, and Major of
Engineers during the rebellion, died 10 Lowell
to-day, aged 36 years. He constructed the bat
terry which permitted the passages of Fsrragut bv
Fort Morgan, for which he was publicly com
mended and promoted.
Parade.
NEwBURYPoRT, September H. The fremen's
parade proved gala day. The department was
out in iull force under chief engineer Frost with
guests from Haverhill and Lynn. A half dozen
bands and two drum corps furnished the music
The buildings along the streets were decorated,
and thousands of people lined the route. This is
preparatory to the annual gathering at Salisbury
Beach, where Caleb Gushing, Di. Lorlng, c. F.
Thompson and Ben Perley Poore will be the
orators.
Annual Session.
The American Genealogical Association com.
menced its annual session at Baldmere to-day.
Death.
F. w. McCleave, manager of the Weekly
Globe, fell dead his residence in West Somervile
this afternoon.
W. Z. Baker has issued invitations for govern.
ors fete Thursday, the 10Th, at the Revere House.
Boston. He has invited governors of all States
presidents of colleges and principals of pr mnent
academies throughout the country, and made ar
engagements to entertain them six days.
Race.
BosToN, September ~. The second day of the
Beacon Park races, first race for 80 horses for
a pnrse of $1,000 divided-was not finished Five
heats trotted when darkness prevented its
being finished. Br z Pratt won first and second
heats br z Ed &c tchel 81; and b $ Schuyler the
An and 9Th. Time 229, 2.25. 2.27, 2.29 IL,
2.3l l-2.
summary of second race-purse of $1,000 d.
vided 220 class:
John H., Big III
HuDtress, b m 223
Lady SMELL b IN 1872
Time 224, PA 2, 2.25
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went down into the water one by one, and were
buried beneath Its yielding waves.
This morning the closing meeting was held in
the tabernacle, after which the work of removal
commenced The late circle ofte is broken up,
the beautiful decorations of the grove taken down
and everything indicates a speedy imm igration.
The meetings have been a success, and the people
break camp 60 TO their homes much encour-
aged. REPoRTER
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Chicago Produce Market.

Chicago, September y. 1871.
FLOUR-Extra spring 81 75a5 go
WIFE Ar-No. spring, 09A a000, cash, lO7ha
-; Sept. 1919; October 95la Nos. s6ha-;
40 CO. rejected, IA -.
CoRN-No. 2 mixed. i5l. sash 49, Sept, asa !;
Oct, "a.
OATS 2t%c sash ei9c Sept; 2i8 Oct.
RYE-No. :, 54a.c.
BARLEY-No. spring, s6cs.
PORK - Cash. Il 45-al2 So, Sept, 10 So 4,
Oct, Is As.
LARD Cash ts.70- cash; 9 lO--ae Is :. Sept. /;
Ocs. 10 -ag.42h.
BULK MEATs-shouIders, 81 a9kc; short rib
sides IA C; short clear rib, 7'sa C.
WHISkEY-Western, 90
'EREIGHTS-Corn to Buffalo, &C.; wheat do
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NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Sentenced.

NASHUA, September II. VIM Waugh and
Ann Gorman were brought before the supreme
court this A. NJ, on charge of concealing the
death of a child They pleady guilty and were
sentenced to two years hard labor in state prison.
FAIR.
TACOMA, September r. The Belknap county
fair. now in progress, is a complete success The
town is full of visitors from circuit OF three
miles. 1t is estimated that l0, 900 people are on
the ground to-day.
Religious.
The General Association of Congregational
churches of the State, is holding an interesting
session in Great Falls, this week. There is a
large attendance of min lister and delegates
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The Secretary of the Good Templsrs, Geo. +.
Bracket of Belfast gives notice that the seminar.
nual session of the Grand Lodge will be held al
Camden October 10 and H. and that half fare ex-
cursion rates will be had on the railroads and
steamers in the State. We understand the
Lodges in this city will invite the next, or April
session here, where there is plenty Of hotel &C
Communications. &C.
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CALIFORNIA.
NO More Chinese.

SAN FRANCISCO, September II. Tung PAX a
prominent Chinese merchant, leaves for Hong
Kong to-day by the CITY of PekIn." lie goes to
carry ont the request made by Colonel Bee, aud
endorsed by the Chinese Companies interested in
the districts from whence his people emigrate for
California, Tor the purpose of checking or limiting
any further immigration.
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FARMINGTON.
T'rOt.

FARMrNGToN. September II. The race at the
Franklin Park, in the 2.3S class-Troublesom
first, Humboldt second Bonner third, Shooting
Star fourth. Time 24l, PAL. 2H.
Three minute clsss-Emms first, Brown Dick
secoLd, Grace third. Time PAP, 2,jl Ia.
There was a large attendance.
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MICHIGAN,
Fire.

DETROIT, September Il. A fire at Oseanica
this forenoon, destroyed Smith, Gratwick 4 Co.'S
saw mill, salt block. cooper shop, blacksmith
shop, Office and about BOO, 900 feet of lumber. The
tire orig mated in the ire-room. Loss about Sl2j,-
600; insurance unknown, but is supposed to be
from $50, 900 to $4,000
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Frank Howe, for the Band.
They reported, recommending the follow Ing for
adoption
Col. NJ Il. Lakeman, President
Col. ii. G Staples. 1t Col c. A. L. sampson
and Dr. Geo. (. Brickett, ice Presidents.
Chas. II. Greenlief Secretary.
Geo. ). Fuller, Treasurer.
ID. W Emery, Corresponding Sec'y.
The report was accepted AMI the officers as rec
commended were elected.
The following were then appointed EN. Com.
IN ttee for the ensuing year:
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PENNSYLVANIA.
Scandal Suppressed.

NEW YORK, September II. John Vanl.ew, a
well known granger of Columbia county, Penn,
was shot and his brains beaten out Saturday
night, while going to visit a widow with whom he
had been intimate. His relatives had threatened
10 stop the scandal.
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VIRGINIA..


NEW ORR, September II. A French miller
near Richmond, Va, states that he used the new
process of milling flour in his mill in New York
State, in lS47. This will nullfy the claims to a
patent process now used throughout the country,
on which royalty is claimed
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CANAL DA.
Meeting,

meeting Of the Cauada Medical Association was
held in Montreal to-day. There was large at
tendance OF members, also number of the Medi-
cal profession from Boston, New York and other
American cities.
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The County Commissioners yesterday went TO
North Wayne. on petition for new road from
Forth Wayne to Readfeld corner. Mr. Nath'l
Abbott, civil engineer, accompanied them, being
employed bv the petitioners
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'.Oral an0 State Minis.

Don't forget the concert at Meonan Hail, to-
night--25 cents.
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weather Indications for To-day.

For New England and the Middle States,
stationary pressure and temperate, southeast to
southwest winds, partly cloudy weather and nu-
merous light rains followed by falling barometer,
and possibly cloudy weather.
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NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
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Daily Esansast aournal.
StbIyOS.
Arrested.

SkowHEGAN, September II. Frank Holt o
Jay, was arrested this morning at Scion, having
in his possession the team OF J. o. Ryerson, stolen
from Liyermore camp ground last Sunday eve
ming. lie was trying to dispose of il at about one
quarter of its value.
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Gardner is TO have another military company,
if members enough can be obtained. 1t Is TO be
an independent company and is to be organized
by Mr.. j. w. Z. johnson.
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Our readers doubtless noticed the long list Of
divorces published in this paper the other day.
While alarm may exist at the multiplicity of d.
vorces, the fact still remains that man aud wife
should be separated rather than live together in mis-
ery and eternal torture
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COLD WATER LODGE,

NfII.NAi :,
Brother Charles F. Reed was drowned Aug IL.
Whereas, God in his infinite wisdom has seen
fit 10 enter our Lodge and remove by death our be-
loved Bro. Chas. +. Reed.
Resolved, That by his death we lose a cherished
associate, helper and friend; one whose virtues
we shall do well to initiate and whose example we
shou Id emulate.
Resolved, That the sympathies Of the Lodge
he extended to the bereayed family, to which he
was 80 bright an ornament.
A. |. Brown, J Committee
Elwood Merrill, on
.Iennie MAXWELL y Resnlnfions
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Mr.. J. o. Page, who recently made avisit OF
observation to the county Jail in Penobscot speak.
in high terms of the appearance of everything
connected with the institution. The manage
ment of affairs is so excellent that the workshops
and all their connections run like clock work.
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correspondent writes from Calais that the
bark "Nellie Brett" was recently launched from
the yard of Rdeout and Lord. 1t is 797 tons
.. NJ, built of Hackmetac and Georgia Pine, lj0
feet deck 80 foot beam, Is feet inches,
depth of hold. built to class 10 years in American
record. This craft is built of first class material
throughout, and by first class workmen, and it Is
q first class bark
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We are glad to notice that Conductor Phil
brook of ths city, is once more able to enter up
On his duties on the Maine Central.
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BASE BALL.

New Bedford, Chicagos 8, Fall Rivers 4.
Lowell, Lowells I, Manchesters 0.
Providence, Rhode Islands 7, Auburns 3.
New York, ST. Louis 3, Hartfords 2.