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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-13

The party, Tuesday evening, given at the elC'
giant residence of Mr.. p. o. Vickerv, upon Win
thtop street, by his daughter, Miss Lizzie g. Wick
cry, was brilliant and enjoyable occasion
About one hundred were present; and the hour,
slipped rapidly by with the happy entertainment n
provided, and not till nearly one did the last
strains of the violin sound. and the dancing close
which began about nine. Excellent music was
provided, and the young guests Departed TO Their
homes, more than satisfied with the evenings en-.
joyment; more than pleased with the charming
young lady who had received them.
The planet Venus has reached her greatest ea..
tern elongation, or most distant point from the
sun. She is now visible three hours after sunset
setting about eight o'clock She will now seem.
ingly change her course, gradually approaching
the sun and setting earlier until she reaches hei
inferior conjunction the Goth of next February
Seen through the telescope she presents the phase
of the moon in her last quarter, and though les:
and less Of her enlightened disc is turned toward.
US, she will increase in brilancy on account Of
her near approach She will be the most splendid
object in the start winter sky
The Gospel Banner is now Published in it.
elegant new Office in Central Block and the splen
did accommodations now afforded compensate il
measure for the 10 IS by fire, and Inconvenience
of moving. The neat little editorial office of the
veteran editor and proprietor, Rev. George w
Quinby, d. D.. is in the second story, and lead
ing oil from that is the composing room. with al
the modern appliances and fittings up for a first
class newspaper office. Above, in the rear of the
third story, is the press room, with steam boile
and engine Of four horse power, which runs the
Potter press, on which the Banner is worked
with the greatest ease With new office, in one
of the best brick blocks in the State, with new
press and material, the old Banner begins new
lease of life; and may its prosperity and useful
ness be greater in the future than ever before
II was just one year ago to-day that our Banner
friends were compelled 10 vacste their Office OF
account Of fire. They have since been accommo
dated in the Maine Farmer building. Beside,
the room occupied by his office, Dr. Quinby ha,
stere 10 let in the same block, and a couple O
pleasant offices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-13
Skowh-gan Locals.

The concert of the Reform club was a very
cal talent was exhibited, and everything seemed
to "jme" eyccllently. They are to have more
soon.
The different church societies are trimming
their vestries, getting ready for Christmas. Near
ly all will have Christmas entertainments.
Diphtheiia 10 prevailing in this vicinity consid
crably. AS yet but two have died. though a mum
Der have survived the disease. In the eastern
part OF the town, FIVE are sick in one family, some
of whom W i'll not recover.
Supreme Judicial Court.-Walton j., pre-.
siding.
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 18th.
No. 5l3. James II. Buck VS.. John Collins 4
ais. Baker & Baker for pf. Vose for deft Thi
is an action of debt upon iep,vin bond ant
| seeks to recover damages for the taking and de
tention Of the property replevied by the deit Col
Inns, on the original writ, he having failed to es
tabish his title to it, After getting out portion
of the testimony, and ascertaining the judges rul
| ing upon various questions of law arising in thu
| case, it was agreed that verdict pro forma nigh
| be taken for the plaintiff. The defendants viii
except to the rulings and carry the case to tn
| Law Court. On the cOncus on of this trial Judg
| Walton, having finished the list which he cam
here to dispose of, retired from the bench and re
| turned to his home.
| p. NJ. Libby j. resumes.
| No l99 Lorenzo Clay VS.. Henry Butman. j
Baker for ptf.; Webster for defts This is an &C
ton to recover damages for false representation
as to the soundness and good blood Of horse sol
by the dcft to the pti. for three hundred dollar:
The ptf. says the horse proved on trial to be YER
much diseased and of mongrel breed, and wa
utterly worthless. On trial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-13

No more rust now upon the runners Of the lit
tie boys sled. But even they complain and say
that there is hardly snow enough. But there will
be more soon, boys.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-13
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
TO TUE
Daily Kennebrt 5ouraal
Marine Disaster.

The consul at Liverpool reports the loss of brig
II. H. Curtis of Portland, Me, near Barrow, Eng
land. The crew were saved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-13
W ASIIINGrON.
Rejected.

WAsHINGToN December - The House has
rejected the Senate amendment to publish the re-
bellion records OF both the northern and southern
armies.
The Senate in executive session TO day rejected
the nominations OF Roosevelt ana Prince, yeas %,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-13
$500 REWARD !!
MAYORS OFFICE,

AUGUSTA, Dec. 5, 1877.
A reward of Five Hundred Dollars will be paid
to any person who will furnish to the authorities
of the city such information will effect the dis
covery and conviction of the burglar who entered
the house Of Hon. Lot NJ. Morrill,, on the night of
the 4th inst, and endeavored to take the life of
Mr. Charles G. Morrill,, the Waterman. The dirk
knife, hat and a bar Of iron belonging to the
probably bears wounds on his face, neck and
hands.
tlw CHAS. E. NASH, Mayor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-13
PENNSHLN ANIA.
E'IIe.

PITTsBURG, December II. The City Hotel, two
stores and four small buildings in Beiheringer
City, Pa, are buried. Loss about 100000. A.
b. McCourtney of Mercer, Pa, was burned TO
death In the hntfl.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-13
Chicago, December u. 10

ChicAGo, December II. ibHs
FLOUR-Extra spring a 75a5 rs.
WHEAT-No. spring, l07ka- cash; lo1ka
lO7XDecember; los -al0e- January; No. 102--a;
a l02- i; rejected, 81 q.
CORN-No. mixed. 43x: cash Isx; Dec, t3R;
Jan Az.
0ATs-a &C cash: rs Dec; 2s1Ec Jan.
RYE-No. ., B-c.
BARLEY-No. aspiring, a6okc.
PORK Cash ii 7s-a all So, Jan, IL 60.
Dec, IL So.
LARD Cash 775- cash: 775-a7 TN, Dec;
Jan. 77ka.
BULK MEATs-shoulders, 4,5sskc; short rib
sidee, 6aa &C.; short clear rib, 6ha Q.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 06L.
tRElGHTS-Corn TO Buffalo, Axe; wheat do.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-13

MI. John Wilson of West Farmngda dropped
dead, Yesterday morning about : o'clock. lie
was dressing himself, in his sleeping apartment,
when he dropped to the floor, dead His disease
was apoplevy. He had an attack or Tuesday af-
ternOon, but rallied and was able TO be about.
Mr.. Wilson was about seventy years of age, and
a farmer by occupation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-13

1t will be seen that the reliable dry goods
firm of Fowler, Hsmen and Smith, are getting
ready to open large stock especially for the holi-
day trade
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-13

Attention is invited to Col. NJ. V. b. Chase's
advertisement-Clerk Wanted-n another col
umn. The person who can ''fll the bill" will
find an excellent and permanent situation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-13
NEW HAMPSHIRE.
IAiIIed.

aged twenty one was killed Yesterday, by an en-
CINE, while walking on the track of the n. & N.
railroad
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-13
Marine News.

PHILADELPHIA, Dect mher II. a despatch from
Chester, Pa, says the sch poncr Oliver Crosby,
from Jamaica, reports that at , A. NJ, on the 9TH
inst, 45 miles North East by North Of Cape Hat
tcras, saw large vessel, apparently IA ship, on
fire. There is no doubt she had been burning for
some ume and The cargo was apparently petiole-
um. No one was seen or about the burning
ship.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-13

Charles f. Mclaughlin was before the munich
pal court for an assault on William Simmons.
He was fined $40. Appealed and found suretes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-13
Maine Manufacturing News.

The Norway shoe factory is rapidly filling up
with help for the winter The Oxford democrat
man counted upwards of seventy girls all busy
in one room, last Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-13
local ann State Nems.

The seighing vanished almost as quickly as it
came.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-13

Many of our young people took their FIRST
sleigh ride yesterday; but it was not so enjoyable
as it might have been. Still it was a sleigh ride
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-13

In speaking of the crowded condition of the In
dustrial School for Girls at Hsllowell, the York
County Independent suggests;
"The necessity for new building is pressing
and imperative. 1t is not only needed to meet the
applications made nearly every day. but to enable
the officers to grade the girls according to charac
ter Now all classes compelled to associate
together, the bad and good alike. We hone the
charitable mnded will turn their attention in this
direction. Rev DIR. Stephen Allen continues as
superintendent. His services have proved to be
invaluable"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-13

An exchange complains Of the very poor condi-
ton of the street crossings in its city. 1t says,
They are bad enough 10 make every one cross
We thought that was what street crossings were
for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-13
Indian Matters,

By direction of the 5 .cretsry of War and rec
OmmendatioD of the 5 clctary of the Interior
Lieut.. 5. NJ Lee, b infantry, Is detailed to take
charge temporarily of the spotted Tail lnlian
agency, Dakota.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-13
CONDENSED TELEGK A Ms.

The Newark, n. j.. Savings Institution, has
sets are SIP 100000; deposits, Sii 900, 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-13

The County Commissioners will hold their reg
ular meeting at the court house on Tuesday of
next week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-13

Mr. j. NJ. Plummer it having substantial
granite embankment wall built around portion
of his lot on Court street. 1t will give added val
ne to the premises and prove permanent work
The job is being done by Messrs. Pierce Il
nutton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-13
Dtfb.

In Degrade, Dec. 10th, Mrs. Lydia A. Yeatop,
aged u yeas.
In BROOKLYN, n Dec. 8, of malignant diph.
iberia, Hatle, beloved child tf CHARLES and Alb
bic Merrill, aged years months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-13

The Trustees Of the Maine Insane Hospital will
hold their annual meeting in this city to-day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-13

Silver White and Orleine for cleaning and pol
ishing silver and plated ware at Rowses.
decS-tlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-13

Regular meeting of Seth Williams Post, No. IS,
u. A. r., tonight, at 7 IL o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-13
DE- cisive Action.

The House Committee 90 Pacific Railroads has
taken decisive action on the chairmsnshIp ques-
ton, voting that Throckmoron has succeeded TO
it under the rules OF the House, and the commit
tee decl ne to excuse him from sewing as chair
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-13
A correspondent at West Waterville bristles II

at our pig item, and writes mus:
Mr.. EDIToR.-Your obituary notice of the
two hogs recently killed by Hon. Daniel 4. Cony
of Augusta, induces me TO put on record the
weight OF two hogs raised and slaughtered by
Mr.. Watson V. Leonard of this town. One
"dressed' 542, and the other GA lbs. Total ll55
lbs. This beats Mr.. Cony by 1861 Mr.. Leon
ards hogs were sc venteen months old. West
Waterville certainly leads Augusta in raising
Berkshire hogs, however much the Capital may
beat us in raising some other kinds.
West WaterYille. Dec. u. 1877.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-13

NEW YORK, December ~. a large quantity OF
silver was sent 10 Philadelphia, to-day, from the
assay office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-13

little more snow is wanted. There is 800
much for wheeling, and not enough for
slcighing. But many yentured out with sleighs
yesterday The weatber-wise predict that ait will
snow easier, now that the first has fallen" Let
it come. The traders will welcome IT,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-13
Nomination.

Nomination.
The Presidcn mt sent the following nomination to
the senate: j. Bancroft Davis of \. y, Judge
Of Court of Claims, vice Lorirg, retired.
Dec sion.
In the case of the Atautic X No. Ctrollna =
r. Co., a claim for abatement of internal revenue
taxes assessed upon It's gross receipts, the Com
missioner has decided that the fact that portion
Of the stock of the corporation is owned by the
State, does not relieve the corporation of any
portion of the tax.
Restrictions Removed.
The Secretary of the Treasury has issued orders
removing the restriction on the importation OF
cattle and hides from South America, when sent
direct, no cattle disease now existing there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-13
The Saco Independent alludes to the grounds of
the recent pardon of Charles f. Gorham: =,

the recent pardon of Charles E. Gorham ,
Charles f. Gorham Of Ssco, who has been serv-
ing sentences in Alfred Jail for the unlawful sale
and keeping of intoxicating liquors, has been
granted conditional pardon by the Governor and
Council. We understand that the pardon was
granted at the request of leading temperance men
in Saco with a view to the interest Of the cause
they cherish, dceming the Imprisonment of ten
months, OF sufficient length to be salutarv, and as
he had served the full period of time for which
the County Attorney asked sentence of the Court
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-13

The following is the programme for the Maine
Teachers Association, to be held at Saco, Fri
day and Saturday. Dec. l4th and 18Th
Paper-Arithmetic in Primary Schools. Mrs.
c. C. Rounds, Pennington.
Paper-Geometrv in Primary Schools Mis-,
Jennie Hayden, Pennington.
PapeNs Arithmetic in Grammar Schools. Mr..
G. A. Robertson, Augusta.
Paper-Algebia. Mr.. Wilson, Hsllowell.
Paper-Lsngusge in Mathematical Teaching
DIR. J. II. Hanson Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-13

Table Knives, made from one piece of solid
steel. heavily silver plated, al E. Rowses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-13

New styles in solid gold and rolled gold Neck
Chains at f. Rowses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-13
MASSACHUSETTS,.
Railroad Matters.

LAWRENCE, Decen. Der II. The annual meeting
of the Boston Il Maine stockholders was held this
forenoon, n. G.. White presiding The annual
report of the directors was accepted. The old
board was reelected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-13
Found at last.
A perfectly harmless and sure HAIR
RESTOaERl Mlthout LEAD. eui.
phur, or other poisonous sub.
otAncoo.l
eSuch 10
Dr.. COStell0S Hair ReViVer

II not only restores the hair better than any other
PREPARATION but never fails to cure all diseases OF
the scalp. eradicates all scurd and dandrun, stops
the hair from falling OF, stops all burning and itch
ing ofthe head and restores the hair its original
color for a certainty.
Remember. this preparation is WARRANTED to
do all that is claimed for il.
tits pure vegetable preparation.
Put up by
PROF. J. N. DANIELS, Lewiston, Ne.
Call on our Agents and get circular and see 70.
commentator.
Sold by Druggists Generally.
- See advertisement In Weekly journal.
lv1.lltRW
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-13
Mexican Awards.

The House Foreign committee has aneed to a
bill Of the sub COMM tee. pfovldlng for the mme-
date distribution by the State department of the
first instsllm, nj received from Mexico on &c
count of the award Of the Mixed Claim commits
sion, excepting those who aye resident, whom II
is authorized to suspend Tor the present, in order
to make them subjects of diplomatic correspond
ence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-13

Immediately after the reading of the Journal
Morrison said he noticed in the reading of the
Journal that the Speaker had yesterday appointed
several members to different committees in place
of others, excused lie desired to know when
these members had been excused.
The Speaker said that he had asked perm ssion
of the House to fill certain vacancies in the COM
mttees.
stephens introduced bill repeating the iron
clad oath which is taken by applicants for pensions
Referred
Harris, chairman of the election committee,
called up ths colorado contested election case.
A majority repoit signed by the democrats on
the committee, declaring Patterson entitled to a
cars, declaring Bedford duly elected, were pre-.
scented.
Cox of Ohio, submitted another report declar-
ing there valid election.
The presentation Of the arguments in support of
the majority ami minority reports, occupied the
remainder of the days session. Inc speeches
were mostly written and read by their respective
authors, without attracting the attention or inter-
est OF the House at large. They were interrupted
to permit the following proceedings;
Wilson from the committee foreign affairs,
reported bill to provide for the distribution Of
the award made under convention with Mexico
of the ith OF July, 1868.
Ordered printed and re committed.
This bill Is reported rs substitute for that re-
fered TO the committee in relation to suspendng
aymont OF the claims of BENZ. We'll and the La
Abrs Silver Mining Company. 1t directs the
State department 10 receive the monies paid by
Mexico on account, and distribute the same pro
rata. 1t also directs the payment to Mexico OF
S50,52S in Mexican gold, SIC, $50 in American
gold, and SS9, 4l0 in u. s. currency in discharge
of the awards made in favor Of Mexican citizens
A conference committee on the deficiency bill
was ordered, and Messrs. Singleton Atkins and
Hall were appointed.
Money introduced b II to authorize the South
Pacific Railroad Co. to extend its railroad and
telegraph line eastwardly from the present termi-
nus in Arizona. TO point on the Rio Grande at
or near FL Paso, to aid in building the same. Re.
ferred.
The discussion of the Colorado contested cleo.
ton resumed and continued to the ad-
journment.
Harris announced that he expected to have a
, vote ON the question tomorrow morning.
Adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-13
Death.

SALEM, December IL. Jonathan Coggswell
Perkins, formerly judge of the court of common
pleas, State senator and an extensive commen ta-
ior aud author Of law publications. died suddenly
TODAY, age 6S, of heart disease.
National Republican., 1877-03-03
Wonderful Telegraphing.

IFrOm the Portsmouth, N. H., Chronlele.I
A good story comes from Norwalk, Conn.
One day last week a gaunt, slab.sided chap,
with particles OF hayseed on his coat aud In his
tow colored hair, stepped up to tho telegraph Of.
nee at the depot and asked if the boss was In
Tho operator assured him that he was, and his
rural friend went on to relate that he had lived
up in Danbury, had come down from there that
morning, and intended to bring his brothers dog,
which a man In Norwich wanted to buy, but had
forgotten it, and wanted to know ifthe dog could
be sent down there by telegraph. The man of
lightning, seeing good chance for little fun
at oLoe answered:
"Certainly, sir; that is a matter of daily oc.
currence. All that is necessary for you to do /.
TO give me description Of the dog, so that no
mistake can bo made; call again in about half an
hour and the dog will be here"
"lt is yellow dog. with small ears and Is
about go high" said the stranger, placing his
hand eighteen inches from the floor. He then
took his departure with the remark that ho
sent his messenger boy to look for q dog
as near to the description as possible
which he soon succeeded In finding, It was
at once brought to the office, and secured
to the operators desk by means Of piece OF tele.
graph wire. After little cOaxIng the dog was
made to lie quietly down, and everything was in
readiness Tor our rural friend. Punctuai to the
time appointed he made hi. appearances. and
asked y the dog had come.
Il viii see" said the operator, and stepping up
TO the instrument he tapped u few times on the
key, at the same time inserting his leg under the
desk he managed to step on the dog 8 toes which
caused the canine to yelp. "Ah! he's coming Z"
said the operator, and then tapping more furious.
y on the Key, he at the same time kicked the oy
from under the table, who, not rslishinx this
KIND OF treatment barked furiously and
ran around the office with the wire NJ,
tached to his neck. FIFTY cents slr,r sail
the operator, turning round to the countrymln ,
"lnc0mmon nice dog, must be worth sJO but he
Is the hardest dog ever received over tho wires
He Is so muscular, you see, that he broke the
wren iaet piece of Il is now attached to his
During the whsle OF this operation the country
man gaEed on the operator with eyes wide omen
and iull OF surprise but when the dog came out
iron under the table and was seen by the
cOuntTyman, that was tho culmInatlug poInt
and he was struck with amazement. After look
ing at tho dog moment or so, he said "Say
mister he aint SO big as he was, and he is darker
How is that?"
"Oh! that Is easily explained" :" said the opera.
tor; you see the chemicals employed In making
electricity OF course darken his original color
and the velocity with which he passed over the
wire caused him 70 contract In size; but after yoI
eNpsse him to the air for short time he IN soon
assume his original size anu color"
"llu tell" said tho COuntryman and after
placing nifty cents on the counter picked up the
dog, and walked out Of the Office rcmar King that
"the man who invented thom teleIrnphs mnst he
avery knowledgable man