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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-13
The Silver Bill Before the Senate

The bill before the Senate in icfe cnce to
silver is given below. 1t is the Blard Bill with
the sections in regard to unlimited coinage and
the issue Of certificates, which the worst
features, stricken out. The bin in its present
shape pr opposes to flood the country at the rate OF
"a 100000 a month, with silver worth only 81
cents to the nominal dollar, which shal! be legal
tender for all public and private debts. The fol-
lowing is the text oft:
An act to authorize the free coinage Of the stand.
ard silver dollar, and to restore It's lega-tender
character:
BE il enacted, ETC., That there shall be coined.
at the several minis Of the United States, silver
dollars of the weight of 4l2 | grains, troy, of
standard silver, as provided in the Act of Janu
airy Is, 1887, on which shall be the devices and
together with all silver dollars heretofore coined
by the United States, oflke weight and tineness,
shall be legaltender at their nom nal value,
for all debts and dues, public and private, except
when otherwise provided for by contract; aud
the Secretary Of the Treasury is authorized and
din ected, out of any money in the Treas
airy, not otherwise appropriated. 20 purchase,
from time to time. silver bullion, at the market
price thereof, not less than 81 100000 per month,
nor more than 81 1000 900 per month, AID cause
the same to be coined into such dollars. and any
gain or seigniorsge arising from this coinage shall
be accounted for and paid into the Treasury, as
provided under existing laws relative to the
subsidiary coinage; provided that the amount of
Hmoney at any one time invested in such silver bull
lion, exclusive OF such resulting coin, shall not
exceed S., 100000.
Sec. 2. All acts and parts of act, inconsistent
with the provisions Of this act are hereby repealed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-13
Eastern Railroad.
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR,

The annual report of the directors of the East
ern railroad states that the financial condition Of
the company is much stronger than a year ago.
The ability of the road TO earn from its present
business an amount over and above operating ex-
penses necessary to meet the rentals and interest
on the debt has been clearly shown by the result
of the past year. and a marked improvement of
its credit has resulted.
The amount of the debt still outstanding to be
funded is comparatively small, and there is reason
to think that, within the coming year, the entire
debt, excepting that part fully secured by special
mortgages Of good collateral, will be converted
into certificates of indebtedness.
The gross earnings for the pas; year we're So
sos, l01.5l increase of S31, 1868 over the pre-
vieus year the operating expenses were 81 ,10S,-
40 20, decrease of SIS, js6.76; tie passenger
earnings were 81 4Sl 40 AZ, a decrease of &c.
S37 SO; the passenger expenses were Sl,0ll 400.
! 50, decrease of SllS,9i6.27; the passenger net
earnings $40 009 65 increase of SOL $685.
6S; the freight earnings 1868 Sj2 90 an increase of
$50 920l9; the freight expenses 697 1929 49,
an increase of $50 3595l the freight net earnings
1872, 522 81. increase Of $40, $50 6s; the total
passengers carried 1878, 25j, increase of 49,
yS0 the total passengers carried mile 6S, 502,
wv Increase Oh oblolu, Tue passenger III ltage 10
and from other roads II $4,000, decrease of
57l ,8l0 the number of tons of freight carried
704, $40, increase of 10,302; tons of freight
ried one mile 80 099 $50, increase of 1876 276;
the freight mileage to aud from other roads 49,
1874 ,642, an increase Of 1851 1913. TIE general
business of the road shows Increase over last
year. The continued falling off in the passenger
earnings Ia more than made good by the increase
of freight earnings.
The road-bed and track are at present in better
condition than they have been for some years
past. More ballast has been put upon the road
than usual, and the di.ches have been cleaned and
deepened Steel rails only have been use in re.
wal Of track. Within the year 2204 2 tons,
equal TO "A miles, have been lad MAKING II total
length of steel track l01 35 100 miles. An rel ew-
ais Will he hereafter OF steel; and it is estimated
that 1900 tons will he required Tor the ensuing
wear. About 6S 900 new ties have been put into
the track. This was fully up to the requirement,
but equal number will probably be needed the
coming year
The expo ditue for bridge repa and renewals
in ls75-76 vas Si7,7l952 in 1876 II, 81 o..
80; decrease OF Sc 7l4l3.
The expenditure Cor buildings, repairs and re-
newals in 1876 was S35 ,Sl2 As; IN lS76-'77
SiS,972.T increase Of $l3 l6D.42.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-13
General News.

Five hundred and thirty liquor sellers were ar
rested in New York Sunday for violation of the
excise law.
We are pleased TO announce that the thermomc-
ter has got down to where hand-organs freeze up.
-.SomerUiHe journal.
A congress Of the railroad Presidents of the
United States and Canada is to be held in New
York city during April.
A correspondent of the Vienna Neue Erie Presse
writing from London says that the fog is often so
thick that he feels inclined to dive a nail into it
and hang himself
1t is claimed that by the canal system adopted
in Egypt by the Khedve, SOC, 900 acres have been
reclaimed from the desert during the last fifteen
years, and that 100000 more are in course of re.
clamaton.
The San Francisco police have just broken up
gang of boy burglars, who were led by girl only
IL years old. Their burglsries were committed af
night, aud most of their runder consisted of toys
and pistols.
A suit has been begun Jarrett & Palmer by q
resident of Troy, N. Y, who bought an admission
ticket to the farewell matinee performance Of
Robert Heller in this city. The hall was crowded
to OVERLOOKING and after standing little while in
the crowd the ticket-holder came to the box office
and demanded the return of his half dollar. A
long line of people being in front of the window,
his demand was not heard, and getting impatient
he started off and secured the services of lawyer
who caused the issue of a summons and placed a
constable in charge of the funds in the hands of
the treasurer. As the right to issue tickets for
stand ing-ro only is involved, the issue of this
IA I'd 10 ;n,a
Boston AdDerffser.
One of Dickens most delightful characters was
ponderous, impetuous Lawrence Boythorn, with
his pet bird lovingly chcling about him. Some
thing like and yet unlike this could have been seen
in Washington few years ago. In Mr.. Chase's
home, when he was Secretary Of the Treasury
lived a tiny canary, one Of the tamest Of its kind
which seemed to have special liking for the
grave, reserved statesman. 1t was allowed to fly
about the freely, and had an invariable habit
of calmy waiting beside the Secretary at dinner
until Mr.. Chase had used his finger. bowl; then
Master Canary would quietly take possession of it
and indulge unchecked in a most glorious bath.
Mrs. Woodman, of Greenwich, Conn, is an
ancient lady of ninety four, VINO remembers shak-
ing hands and talking with Washington when she
was a school gnl. General George"came into
school, conversed with the pupils, and kissed the
young giIl at the head oft class. A distinguish
cd reward of merit indeed
Count Carlo Valieri, the last descendent of the
family of the great and unhappy Doge of Venice.
Marine Falieri, died recently at Vienna, at the
age Off. At the time of the seizure of Venice
by the first Napoleon, the parents of the Count
were obliged, after confscaton of their property.
to leave their home. They then settled in Wen.
ma, where Count Carlo has spent most of his life
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-13
NaIlomell local Nrms.

We learn that Union Temple OF Honor held a
very interesting meeting at their hall in this city.
on Tuesday evening last. P. w. C. T., f. A. A.
Heath In the chair. The w. c. T. of Golden Rule
Temple of Honor, Pittston, Mr.. Manly l.. Quinn
by, was present, accompanied by several members
of his temple. The exercises consisted of read
ings by p. W. c. T., Ira NJ. True and speeches
from the visiting brothers and from members of
Union Temple. The temple was never in a more
prosperous condition, there being now some one
bundled and fifteen members, with additions at
nearly every regular meeting.
Just snow enough fell on Tuesday to whiten the
fields and give the appearance of winter, without
affording sufficient material for seighing, so ar
IDENTITY wished for by the business and travelling
public. The placid waters of the Kennebec con-
tnue to flow ON unobstruc,ed by floating ice, rem
derng navigation as practicable az in June,
though steamers and vessels 10 not venture up TO
this point. as sudden "cold snap" might l)ck
them in for the winter. Wednesday was one OF
the finest of autumn days. the sun shining bril-
an:ly and the breezes warm and invigorating as
as in the spring time.
\ gentleman from Gardiner was thrown from
his carriage to the pavement near the post Office
in this city, on Monday evening, but fortunately
sustaining but slight injury. His horse rushed
upon the sidewalk and was secured without ma.
terial damage.
To-day Thursday the Hsllowell Reform Club
observe their second anniversary by hold ng pub
lie meetings in Wilson Hall. after noon and ,ven-
ing, and partaking of supper at City Hall at
O'Clock Z. NJ. Tickets for the supper may be OBJ
tanned Of the committee and at the hall. All are
iuVitod
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-13
Special Notices
STARCHENEi
PERFUMED STARCH ENAMEL,
FOR HOT OR COLD STARCH,

The best Linen Poll 81 in the world is
sTARCHENE.
Ifyou want your iiuen to look like new use
sTARCHENE.
To Save labor use
STARCHENE.
To prevent the iron from sticking use
sTARCHENE.
For line laundry finish use
STARCHESE
To prevent mildew use
sTARCHENE.
Remember that the only article that can be used
in hot or cold starch il
lsTARCHENE.
No article ever showed up such list of teslimoni.
sTARCHENE.
In once using you will never be without
STARCHENE.
Starchene Perfnmed Starch Ena mel Is one oil the
discoveries for which households must feel espe.
cially grateful. by the use OF this el CANT prepa
ration every family can give their linen that bril-
liant polish which has heretofore been peculiar to
fine laundry work. The recommendations of his
great discovery are legion and ever yone should
buy bottle, of which the price is only TWEEN
ty.fse cents. j. ii. BOsworth Il Co., are the
Agents for the starchene PerfIimed Starch Enam
ell which is sold where Boston Daily Globe
July 10, 1871.
Sold by all Apothecares and Grocers Price 25c
per pottle We want few smart, energetic
men TO manage the sale of our goods In the Middle
and western States.
J.H. BOswoRTH 4 co.
G.F. DOWNES, state Agent,
No. "a Federal Street, Portland
Corner Water and Bridge SITS, Augusta.
Agents for kennebec Co
nov2s.:tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-13
nailg 5irnnrbrt souruai
A u - u - IA,
Thursday Morning, December I3, 1877.
The Fall of Plevna.

The fall Of Plevna is great master
stroke for the Russian arms. Originally
a small town of no importance. the course
of the war has given it great prominence.
Ia July last the Russian General dlscov-
cred that the possession of this hitherto
almost unknown place was necessary to
his success in the campaign. 1t was haz-
ardous for the Russian armies TO advance
towards Adrianople, and leave this point
ia the hands of the Turks. On the 18th of
that month General krudener sent three
Russian regiments to occupy it, but they
were repulsed with great slaughter.
Again an attempt was made by the Rus
SLAMS on the 3lst of the same month. with
a force of about 10000 strong, to capture
the place. but this resulted in brilliant
victory for the Turks.
The Russians however were not dis
couraged at the failure OF their efforts thus
far, but at once set about Increasing their
army and making other preparations for
the capture of Pleyna which should he ir-
resistble. Within month they had raised
their army to force of about 100, 600 men,
well equipped, with siege artillery and
whatever was necessary for decisive OPP
eraiions Osmap Pasha also increased his
army to about $4,000 men, but gradually
the Russian army began to hem him in in
all directions. On the DIST OF August the
Turkish commander made desperate el-
fort 10 break the Russian lines. but after
stubborn fight was compelled To with
draw, and thereafter remained upon The
defensive. Some assaults were made in
September upon important points in the
Turkish position and some advantages
were gained by the Russians, but at length
their operations settled down to regular
investment and siege of the Turkish posi-
tion under the direction of General Todle-
ben, the famous engineer and defender of
Sebastapol. Troops were sent across the
Vid by him in the rear of the Turkish posi-
ton. after which Osman Pasha's complete
defeat was only a question of time. He
attempted TO escape towards Wddin, and
in making the effort was forced to surren-
der himself and army. the latter said to
amount to 10000, to the conquering Rus
SLAMS.
The effect of this victory, following the
Russian success at Kars, is considered de-
cisive of the struggle between the COM
batants. All the dominions of the Gar
are filed with joy and enthusiasm at the
triumph of the Russian armies, while the
Turks are correspondingly depressed at
their msfortunes, and in poor plight to
carry on the war against their powerful
antagonist. The Russians now have the
road to Adrianople opened. with large
army In fine condition and flushed with
victory, and with means of reinforce
ment from the army in Asia Minor. or
from the Russian provinces. Mud,
snow and frost may prevent an advance
this winter, but when the Spring opens,
If peace does not occur before, the Rus
sian columns will take up their march to-
wards Constantinople, and unless other
powers interfere the Porte will be COM
PEELED to accept the terms of the Gar
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-13

The young KING OIL SPAN seems to be man of
spirit. When he told his Ministers that he wished
70 marry the Princess Mecedes Of Montpensier,
tney OBJECTED, saying that the Duke of Montpen-
ser WAS very unpopular. what has that 10 do
With nt' replied the youthful sovereign; al
nesn 70 marry the Dukes daughter, not the
Duke, and 90 he carried bis point.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-13

The action Of President MacMahon in
the formation of another Cabinet nten-
sites the feeling in France and threatens
that country with civil war. The situa-
ton 10 France has been critical for some
time past. but never so critical as it now
seems to be, through the stubborn opposi-
ton OF MacMahon TO the republican ma
iority.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-13

Mr.. Stanley Matthews is very re-
markable person. He undertook, in the
Senate yesterday, to defend his resolu-
ton In favor of paying the public debt in
silver dollars of 412 1-2 grains,
not on grounds of expediency. or
prudence, but because it was the
right thing to do. In this connection
Mr.. Matthews FUSED right in its legal,
moral, and equitable sense" and boldly
maintained that 1.-The restoration of the
silver dollar would not be in violation OF
the declaration of public honor, public
justice, or public equity" Mr.. Matthews
insists that when "coin" was mentioned
in the act of 1889 it was intended to des-
ignate silver as we'll as gold dollars, and
that before the act of 1873 silver dollars
were receivable for Customs duties and
were pledged for the payment of interest
on the public debt. lie argues likewise,
that In the Coinage act of 1873 'lhe Unit
ed States, as one of the parties to con-
tract, could not, of its own motion.
change the contract" He omits to men,
tion. however. that during the forty years
preceding the passage of that act the an.
nual coinage of silver dollars had been
only. 100000, and that as Controller
Knox shows, ''ihe coin did not pass into
circulation. but was chiefly used as con-
venient portion OF silver in the laboratory
of the metallurgist, or was boarded as an
object OF curiosity" He omits. also to
quote one of the grounds of the demoneti.
zation scheme, which was first drafted in
1869, and was thus referred to by Score.
tary Boutwell, in 1872: LAS the depreci-
alton of silver (which had then begun1 is
likely to continue, it is impossible to issue
coin redeemable in gold without ultimate
loss to the Government; for when the diff
ference becomes considerable, the hold
ers will present the silver for redemption.
and leave it on the hands of the Govern.
ment, to be disposed of subsequently at a
loss. Times.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-01
THE "HOODLJM" BILL.

To-day in the Assembly will come
M for consideration in Committee OF
the Whole House, the bill which pro-
yides for the establishing, maintain
ing. equipment and location of a State
House Of Refuge for juvenile Offend
ers. Although the Constitution OF the
State contemplates such an institution
az this. this is the first bill of this ma
ture ever introduced into our Legisia-
ture. 1t is, therefore, novel and IN
terestine measure and one whose con-
sideration demands care, discussion
and deliberate action. That it will be
thoroughly debated in ali its parts, to-
day, perfected, where it shall seem to
need improvement, and brought be-
fore the Assembly for final action,
with as little delay rs possible, we
have very strong hopes. The Dill was
introduced by its author as long ago
as the 18th OF January, was printed,
land so placed in possession of all the
memSers), and has therefore been ac-
cessible to examination by all who
feel any degree Of interest in it. Ger
tainly the representatives, Of Washoe
County, who seem SO much afraid OF
this measure, cannot claim that i; has
not been pretty thoroughly advertised
and ventilated; for there has been
scarcely an issue from the Reno press
since the introduction of this bill,
which has not contained a criticism OF
it or its author couched in the most
tremendous ard overwhelming terms.
The matter should be thoroughly dis
cussed, in all its bearings; but final
and conclusive action upon it should
not be delayed. 1t is question Of too
much importance to be made the sub
iect Of diIatory motions, evasive Skin
mishing or unfriendly procras'ination'
Lot it be dealt with according to its
merits
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-01
lone IN THE LEGISLATURES

By request we reproduce the follow
ing reference to movement original
ing in the Assembly, We believe. The
article is taken from the Belmont Cou-
rier of Jan. u {:
By private dispatch we learn that
bill is about to be introduced III the
Nevada Legislature anneXing lone to
Lander comfy, thus taking from Nyo
a large portion of its taxable prop
erty. This bill is to be introduced on
the strength of petition signed by
few men residing in lone and Reese
River Valley. We are informed that
Lander will not press the passage OF
the bill for tha reason that the taxpay-
ers OF that county care little about the
matter. We are also informed on re-
liable authority that large class Of
the taxpayers residing in the vicinity
of lone are decidedly opposed 10 an
nexation, and have requested the peo-
pie of Belmont and Typo to all them
in sending remonstrance TO the Leg
islature ROW in session. Steps have
already been taken in that direction,
and it is to be hoped that the meuh-
bers of the Legislature will give the
relnonstrance due consideration. Ian
der does not need that portion of
Nye's territory and Nye cannot very
well keep up its comfy organization
without it. Indeed should the Lesis-
lature annex lone and the head of
Reese River Valley to Lander they
might as well make clean job of 1t,
and give them the entire county,
Court house and all. We repeat Nye
county cannot afford to lose any of its
territory, aud should the Senate and
House pass the bill in question the re-
sui. would prove most detrimental
to the interests of the taxpayers Of
this county, while only four or five
men who inhabit lone would be ben
etitted by the change. 1t is the earn
est hope of over three-fourth Of the
taxpayers of Nye county that the bill
will not pass. and that our Senator
and REPRESENTATIVES will do all in
their power to defeat the scheme.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-01

SO since the Porte has offered to con-
cede the Gar takes the reins in his
hands and sends forth his fiat for
peace. Chancellor Gortchakof does
not like the trrn matters are likely
70 take. He s thirsting for blood,
he wants war. And if there is no
war, then his influence is naught.
He offers to rssign, and Councillor
Wallonieff is already spoken Of as
his successor. The affair is yet very
complicated, and war may yet result,
but the appearances now seem to
favor a more peaceable phase of af-
fairs, aud the Russians and Turks
may yet be excused from crossing
their swords in war.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-01
REPORT OF WARDEN OF STATE
PRISON.

This report appeared on the desks
of the members of the House yester-
day, and was examined with q great
deal of interest. After some general
remarks on the course pursued IN
the management of the prison, and
the reports of the attending ply
sicians, there follows series of ex-
hibits, showing the total cost of main
tanning the prison for the last two
years, the earnings in the same time,
the accounts of the boot and shoe
mandatory. of the stone quarry and
of the cabinet and carpenter shops.
Then, also, the returned goods and
reduction account is given, a state
ment is made relative to the cost OF
feeding, clothing, warming and
guarding the convicts, and in the
last exhibit are noted the earnings OF
the boot and shoe mandatory for
the last two years. Following these
exhibits are series of tables relative
to the number of convicts kept. par
doned, discharged and otherwise
dealt with since the last report, and
the document is concluded with an
inventory taken on the last day OF
the year just passed. The whole is
worthy of a careful perusal by all in
terested in the government of the
prison, and probably before Satur-
day most of the Legislative members
will be we'll conversant with the
facts. The tables are accurately pre-
pared, and their merits can only be
determined by individual perussl.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-01
orNERAL FILE AND THIRD READING OF

oENERAL FILE AND THIRD READING OF
Assembly Bill No. 40, the wild game
bill. This bill notes the kind OF game
lawful to be killed, the time for killing
the same, and was unanimously passed.
Assembly Bill No. Is, to secure liens
to mechen MICS and others was passed,
Sawtelle voting in the negative.
Assembly Bill No. rs, to enforce the
payment of per cent. of the net. pro-
ceeds Of toll roads to the general school
fund. was lost, it having received twenty
two votes.
Assembly Bill No. ~, making appro-
priatlons for the eleventh and twelfth
fiscal years.
Assembly Bill No. "a. the Chinese
queue bill. WAS made q special order for
next Monday.
Assembly Bill No. 40. defining the
time of commencing civil actions, was
PASSED on file.
Senate Bill No. At. relative to the
bringing back of fugitives from justice,
was lost, Caldwell and Smith OF Eureka
voting in the affirmative.
Senate Bill No. 81, relative to the cleo
ton of county assessors in the several
counties of the State, was lost.
Assembly Bill No. IA, the free pass
bill, was made a special order for next
Wednesday at IL N.
Assembly Bill No. 2, an Act imposing
certain duties on the Governor OF the
State was passed on file.
Griswold gave notice that be would to-
morrow move q reconsideration OF the
vote on the toll road and bridge bill.
Assembly Bill No. Is, relative to oti-
GERS, their duties, ETC., was refused Gu
grossment.
Chat. announced as q committee to
devise bill relative 10 the salaries of
State officers, Moore. Bailey and Nichols.
Adjourned.