davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-27
Assessors Notice.
To THE TAXPAYERS OF THE CITY OF AUGUSTA.

To THE TAXPAYERS OF THE CITY OF AUGUSTA.
W GU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED to bring in
L true and perfect lists of your polls, and all
your estates, both Real and Personal, of which you
were possessed on the first day of April, 1871 not by
ceiving said lists and administering the oath there
to, authorized. the undersigned, Assessors OF said
city, will be in session at the Alderman's Room
in Granite Block, each Saturday before the 10Th
day of May next, from TO IL O'Clock A. NJ, and
from to O'Clock p. NJ, and also on all stormy
days before that time.
Failing to bring in such lists you " i'll thereby be
barred OF any right TO make application to the
County Commissioners for an abatement of any
tax which may be assessed against you.
Blanks for returns may be had of us on appica.
lion, or calling at the City Ire isurel's once.
Us. TURNER, } Assessors
GUY TURNER, : OF
THUS. LITTLE Augusts.
April ?, ls77. mar27.t&wtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-27
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
TO The
9aily Esaaebee auarual.
PORTLAND.
Deaths nv ChoIera.

PORTLAND, March 20. A private cable despatch
reports the death of Capt. Henry c. Small, the
mates and all the crew of bark Edmund Phinney
of Portland, by cholera at Akyab.
killed.
The out morning train on the Grand Trunk.
run over and killed an unknown middle aged man
at Falmouth station. He stepped from the main
track upon the siding, but the train wa, also upon
the siding. He carried a cane and bundle, but
nothing to identify him.
later despatch says the name of the man
killed was Augustine Vedenne, French sailor
recently in the hospital in Montreal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-27
WASHINGTON.
Cabinet Meeting.

NuUIHtt 4HtttIHE'
WASHINGTON, March &c. Another Cabinet
meeting is in progress on the proposed civil serv-
service rules and regulations.
The Southern Question.
The President has given no assurances of i'm
mediate action on the subject removing troops
from Columbia or New Orleans.
Court Matters.
The U. S. Supreme Court has affirmed the val
idity of the law Of New York providing that shares
of National Banks shall be assessed at their fu II
and true value, the same as assessors would ap-
praise them in payment OF just debt.
Denial.
The published reports that Secy's Eyarts and
Schurz are to retire from the Cabinet and be APP
pointed respectively Minister to England and Ger
many, are authoritatvely pronounced by those
gentlemen as without foundation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-27

Terrible to weak Lungs Is this inclement sea-
son. Are you hoarse- tormented with a cold
convulsed with hard cough-annoyed with a
sore throat-troubled with difficulty Of breathing
If so, lose not hour in procuring lIale's Honey
of Horehound and Tar, the sole and sovereign
remedy for such complaints. Sold by all drug
gists.
mai2lt&wlm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-27
SOUTH CAROLINA.
The GOveInOrship.

COLUMBIA, March 20. A letter of Chamber
lain to Stanley Matthews dated the 9TH inst, says
OF the situation in this State that he is sure nei-
Their Matthews nor any man moved by sense OF
justice can understand the situation here and be
willing, for any political advantage or freedom
from embarrassment, to abandon the republicans
to the fate that awaits them whenever Hampton
becomes the undisputed governor of the Statel 4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-27

The British Exploring Expedition to the North
Pole has returned, but made no special dlcover-
les. They simply re-travelled the territory so
thoroughly explored by Drs. Kane and Hayes.
How much more useful the discoveries made by
Dr. Pierce! With their announcement dates a new
epoch in curing diseases His Golden Medical
Discovery cures the most malignant scrofulous af-
fcctions, restores digestion removes all impurities
from the blood, and enriches it. If the liver be
sluggish, bowels constipated, with headache or
dizziness, use his Pleasant Purgative Pellets.
These remedies are standard. tlt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-27

The Reform Club in Clinton he'd public meet
ing on Sunday afternoon, the audience on the &C.
casion crowding the beautiful Centennial Hall,
and showing great interest in the cause. Speeches
we're made by Rev. Mr.. Wentworth, NJ. p Hatch,
Kenrick of Fairfield, and others. So great has
been the influence of the club in the place that
most Of the rum-shops have had to close up, and
the best citizens of the town earnestly engaged
in the promotion Of the welfare of the reformers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-27
Catholic College.
WYOMING TERRITORY.
Indian Matters.

New YORK, March 26. One hundred and thir-
ty-three hostile Cheyennes and one hundred and
thirty Sioux surrendered at Red Cloud agency the
18th and l4th inst making 369 surrendered at
that point since the last report Other parties are
on their way in. The Cheyennes are a wretch
ed state of poverty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-27
NEBRASKA.
Trannps.

OMAHA, March 26. The number of tramps
along the Union Pacific Railroad is becoming
enormous. 1t is reported that the train men have
considerable trouble with them. The conductor
of freight train was fired on by two whom he
put off near Lone Tree this morning.
Catholic College.
Plans have been perfected for the erection in
this city of a large College by the Catholics the
funds for the same having been bequeathed by the
late Edward Creighton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-27
Municipal Court.

Charles Evans and his wife Maggie were before
the court, yesterday, charged with drunkenness
and disturbance at the house occupied by them, in
the rear Of Concert Hall block, and in the street
This is the termination of series of drunken
sprees and small rows between the happy couple
They plead not guilty, but were adjudged guilty
and each ordered to pay fine of two dollars and
costs. They were unable to pay and were COM
mitted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-27

Mr.. II. II. Harvey, whose mandatory is in
this city, has published an illustrated Cata-
logue and Price List of stone cutters, quarry
mems, miners, railroad, grist mills and black
smiths hammers, sledges and tools. At Mr.. Har-
vey's mandatory in this city, may be found the
largest and most complete stock of goods named
above. The catalogue will be sent to all who
may desse it, and who are interested.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-27
The Eastern Ouestiol

CoNsTANTINoPLE. March &c. A despatch from
serious.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-27

MATHINERY. Parties desiring Machinery TO
work either wood or iron will do well to notice
the card Of Mcssrs Hill, Clark & Co. in our paper
to-day. They offer all that is latest and best and
at moderate prices, lit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-27
sldtnK.

MONDAY, March 10Th.
Helen NJ Smith vs.. City of Augusta. The
court opened at ten o'clock and the examination
ofwitnesscs proceeded. The pf stopped at noon,
aud Mr.. Whitehouse opened for the defence. He
called some ten twelve witnesses and their tes-
timony is not vet clio ed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-27

NVALlDS desiring Pure Medi-
cInes and Accuracy In Dispensing
them, should Send their Orders TO
Partridge'S Drug Store, Under
Granite Hall, Augusta.
decll.Sw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-27
NOVA SCOTIA.


HALIFAX, March 26. The great seal case was
decided in the court of Queens Bench, to-day.
The chief justice said that the new seal was a le-
gal one, but he did not anticipate that any evils
would arise from the use Of the old one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-27

They banker after it. Mothers sigh for t-fa-
theirs fly for it-children cry for it. For what
Adamson's Botanic Balsam for the cure OF coughs
and colds. Price 50 cents. Sample free.
mar2l-+,Swlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-27
PENNSYLVANIA.
Attempted Robbery.

PHILADELPHIA, March &c. An attempt to rob
the Consolidated National Bank was discovered
to-day. A KIT of burglars tools were found. The
property adjoining was occupied by the burglars,
who had been at work for some time eudeavoring
to effect an entrance.
Death.
Hon. Joseph 7. Pratt, Judge of the Court Of
Common Pleas, died this morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-27
Killed
CORNISH.
A Defaulter.

PORTLAND, March 26. As far as ascertained
Albert G. OBrien. late Treasurer of the town of
Cornish, is defaulter in the amount of S., 600
Many books. vouchers, sc have been destroyed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-27

ought not 10 be neglected. Ask any dentist and
he will tell you that the quality of the second set
depends upon the care taken of the first. So rub
away with SOZODONT on their little grinders,
and they will thank you for it when they grow up.
mar 2l-teod&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-27
Manchester Locals.

Mamchester LOCALE.
The Reform Club at the Forks held a iousing
meeting in the church at that place on Monday
evening last. Mrs. Hunt the Friend minister
was present, and spoke with her usualvigor. The
club has been organized but three weeks and has
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-27

Acting ''like a charm means ruin to the stom-
ach. As a sure and safe remei y for colds, coughs
and sore lungs take Forest Tar" 1t never fails
do good aud never does harm. msr2l- raw N
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-27

Moro About Lee.

NEW YORK, March &c. man named Morse
now living in San Francisco, who was formerly
intimate with Lee, says the latter several years
ago admitted his completely in the Mountain Mead
ow massacre, but laid the blame of it on the lead
ers of the Mormon church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-27

Ten young men of this city, the most of them
living on Cushnoc heights took the early train
yesterday morning, bound for the Black Hills
We wish them well, but expect to see them back
before long,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-27
YER MONT.
Verdict,

BELLOWS FALLS, March 26. In the case of
Jesse Lyons, formerly of Maine, on trial for MUIR
der Of Albert w. Deming, by administering poi
son in whiskey, the jury this evening brought in
verdict Of murder in the first degree.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-27

Travelling on the country roads is growing
more and more horrible daily. Most of the stages
have now taken to wheels.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-27

1t would be well for the individuals comprising
the crowd at the depot on the arrival of every
train, to read the law relating to loters passed at
the recent session of the legislature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-27

City Marshal F harrington made a seizure of
twenty gallons of whskey and twenty gallons of
rum, at the freight depot Yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-27

Two of our city churches are about to receive
additions to their pastors. We are glad to chron.
icle this special awakening of interest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-27
Settlement Requested.

AL persons indebted to Mrs. NJ. p. Webster will
please call and settle their account any bills
against her will be settled on presentation.
tnatDf-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-27
FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL,
New York Money Market.
EVENING REPORT.
NaU York Ma

New York, March 2s, lsi7.
Money was easy at 2-a5 - per cent. on call. For.
egn exchangeldull at iS3 aiSi-ior bankers long
and ts5}a ais6 = for demand. Gold opened at l0ls1
and closed at l04x Loans bal per cent.
Customs receipts, sil2 .00L. Treasury disbursed
$4,000 interest, $4,000 for bonds, and S6 900 for
silver.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-27
NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Obituary..

MANCHESTER, March 26. John Brugger, aged
20, died suddenly to-day Of typhoid pneumonia
lie established an extensive hosiery manufactory
in this city in 1855, with which he has been con.
nected since. lie had extensive mere antile con-
honorable man
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-27
Stanley Matthews.
INDIAN A.
Escaped.

INDIANAPOLIS, March %. r. T. Taylor, the
defaultng cashier Of Franklin Bank of this city,
who was confined in the Insane Asylum here, es-
capped last night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-27
FOREST GROVE CEMETERY.

The annual meeting of the Forest Grove Gene.
terry Corporation, for the choice OF officers and
other business will be held at the Office OF 5. l..
Titcomb in Augusta, on Monday, April End, 1877,
at . O'Clock p. NJ. As matters of special interest
will come before the meeting, all members of the
corporation are requested to be present.
SAMUEL TITCOMB, Secretary.
Augusta, March 20, 1877. tmar27&apr2
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-27
Weather indications for To-day.

For the Middle and New England States,
threatening weather and rain, with brisk easterly
winds, backing to northerly, no decided change
in temperature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-27

NJ B. Lord, who was at one time in this city,
has closed his tailor's shop in Wiscasset, and
there is now no tailoring establishment in that
town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-27
Mad Dog.

PORTSMOUTH, March &c. Considerable anxiety
is felt here over the appearance of a rabid dog,
who has bit seven CANNES, one of which was
badly mutiated and killed by the mad animal. The
suburbs, but was not hit and has not been seen
since.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-27

anSMFC We have In press o new campaign
AOE M y book by College Pres. L. l.. d. Big
paw. SO cts. win secure outfit and territory. X. b.
TREAT, Pub, EOS Broadway, N. 7. Julylstw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-27
zoraI ann State Ntms.

Mr.. Blaine is expected to leave Washington for
home day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-27

The next regular meeting of the city council
will be held on Saturday afternoon Of next week
at 2 l-2 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-27
tAarrifn.

In Belgrade, by Il. X. Stuart, Esq. George W
Hit Of Augusta, to lsaiore Nj. Gale of Belgrade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-27
BLUE Gil ASS.

Get your medicines put up at Dcvine & How
ards, in BlIe Glass Bottles. marl9teodtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-27

A rain storm which promises to be regular
"old settler" begun yesterday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-27
ChiIdreu's Teeth

To sllay tickling cough and for hoarsencss, use
"Forest Tar Troches." mar2l- t&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-27
VIRGINIA.
Arrested.

NEW York, March &c. Paymaster Crittendon
of the Virginia House Of Delegates, is under ar
rest for forging pay certificates on the State
Treasury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-27
Cont Matters.

RICHMOND, March 26. In the Circuit Court of
Richmond to-day, in the case of Duncan Calhoun
road Co., decree for the sale of the road was en-
tered by order of Judge Waford. The sale will
be made after 80 days notice, by Gen. Wickham,
the receiver. 1t is expected that similar decree
will be entered in West Virginia. The State of
Virginia will appeal from Judge Waford's decree
i'll the protection Of her interests.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-27
Agents wanted for the new historical work our
WESTERN BORDER.

A complete and graphic history of American
pioneer life 100 Y ears A go. Its thrilling
conflicts of Red and White foes. Exciting adven.
lures, captivities, forays, scouts, pioneer women
and boys, Indian war.paths, camp life and sports.
A book for old and young. Not a dull page. No
competition. Enormous sales. Agents wanted
everywhere. illustrated circulars free. j. e.
MCCURDY & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. June22-4w
tn. great interest In our thrilling history makes
contains full account of the q and Centennial ex
hibition. CAUTION.-Oid, incomplete and unre-
liable works are being circulated see that the
pages Send for circulars and extra terms to
Agents. Address NATIONAL PUBLISHING Co..
Phila Pa june22-4w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-27
-. N. WOOD.
U. 8. Marshal's Office,

U. 8. MarshaPs Office,
PORTLAND, March cath, 1877.
DISTRICT OF MAINE, IS This is to give no.
- tice, that on the 22d day of March, A. ID. 1877,
u warrant in Bankruptcy issued against
the estate of William H. Wiles, Jr., of Gardiner,
in the County OF Kennebec, and State of Maine,
who has been adjudged Bankrupt, on his
own petition; that the payment of any debts
Balkrupts to him or for his use and the trans.
fer of any property by him, are forbidden by law.
That a meeting of the Creditors of the said Bank.
rupt, to prove their debts, and to choose one or
more Assignees of his Estate, will be held at
Court of Bankruptcy TO be holden at the Court
House in Augusta, in said Dis riot, before John
W. May, Esq, Register, on the thirteenth day OF
April, a. ID. 1877, at 10 O'Clock A. NJ.
S. S. MARBLE,
U. S. Marshal, az Messenger for said District.
marlot6w2w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-27
OHIO.
Ex.President Grant,

CINCINNATI, March &c. Ex-President Grant
appeared on the floor of the Chamber of Com
merce, to-day, and was enthusiastically received.
He made brief speech.
Stanley Matthews.
The Times of to-day says that Stanley Mat
thews' letter to Gordon did not compromise or
pretend to bind the President to any terms or pol
icy. The letter Of Matthews will probably be
printed tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-27
Cincinnati Produce Market.

Cincinnati, March 81. 1877.
PORK sli sOa00 % Clear sides, 7a.a *
LARD BACON
Steam, 25-a9 so Shoulders, 6ila6la
Kettle lOalo1t Clear rib sides sAasI,
BULK MEATS Clear Sides $40
Shoulders, 5i1a5tt WHiSkEY- 03al Q3
Clear rib sides, Oak
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-27

new passenger car, made in Worcester. 70 90
on the European & North American railroad.
passed over the Maine Central to its destination,
Saturday.
Judge Appleton will preside at the April term
OF the Supreme Court In Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-27
Dtsb.

In this city, 25th inst. Mrs Susanna Stevens,
widow of the late William Stevens. Funeral from
her late resden on Stone street, Wednesday, at
two O'Clock L. NJ.
in Bangor, oath inst, at the Home for Aged
Women, Mrs. Eliza Fieeman, late Matron of the
Home aged 60 years.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1877-05-18
THE BISTLN4IDO.

"T. H." writes al am boiling over
with Indignation while reading the ac-
count of the fearful bastinadoing of the
unfortunate Ali Nasmi, narrated in your
Pera correspondence. a few days ago
was reading an account OF this punish
ment inflicted many years since on an
unfortunate Englishman. As manysof
your readers may not be fully aware of
the horrible nature of this punishment,
/ give the account in the victims own
words. am led to ask how it is posi-
BILE in our day such barbarous cruelty
can be perpetrated for so small an ofense
as the poor student was guilty of, and
which he so magnanimously owned /?
The writer say The victim was
thrown fiat on his face and his leg bent
up, so that the soles of his feet were
horizontal the feet were held in this
position by long staff and chain. At
first the blows were moderately dealt,
then they were laid on more roughly,
and every stroke felt like til applica' ion
a red-hot poker. At first the pain was
excruciating, but the feelings in time
became numb, aad it was like beating a
bag of wool. 1t was six weeks before he
could walk, even with crutches, and for
more than three years his feet and ankle
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1877-05-18
Il SEA OF TROUBLES.

A man in difficulties is a poor fellow
who was smashed up in the recent rail
road disaster near Vincennes, Indiana.
The omnivorous reporter published his
name In the list of wounded, two regu-
larry welded wives came to nurse him,
and neither would give him up to the
other, so both kept him in possession
The publication disclosed his where.
abouts to the police authorities, who
wanted him on criminal charges, as well
as for large reward offered for his ap
prehension, and five detectives are guard
ing the house in which he lies, waiting
to take him if he does not conclude tc
bear no longer the /" ills he has," but
g fly to others that he knows not OFF,
ClereIand Leader.