davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-06
STATE NEWS.

A Pearl street man went out Monday night to
take in his wife's washing and only cleared about
half the lie the first trip, and when he returned
so complete the task the clothes were missing.
having been stolen while he was absent. The
thief must have been near at hand. Portland
Press.
Mr.. William Otis Smith Of Mschiss has a half
Jersey yearliDg heier raised by him which weighs
791 pounds.
Tuesday Marshal Bridges and Deputy Black ar
rested sailor IN Portland. named John Hamilton
on the barkentine Goddard for stealing 3 suit of
clothes fro M John Patterson, his shpmate. The
clothes recovered. Hamilton is represented
as a very ous man by his captain. who, on the
last voyage, was forced to draw revolver on him
to enforce obedience to his orders.
Fred Frost of Mortified last week attempted TO
perform trick which he had successfully prac-
reed a number of times, of cooking his gun and
striking the hammer on the cap without eyplod-
ing it. Feeling sure of success, this occasion,
he placed the muzzie in his mouth, and cooking
the gun with his foot snapp I'd the hammer on to
the cap. The gun was discharged and the
tents passed through his head, killing him Instant
~. lie fell from the fence on which he was sit
ting backwards breaking his neck. His age
about seventeen years.
A correspondent to the Lewiston Journal says
\ little Girl OF George Wings, residing in Liver
| more was burned IN a shocking manner few
days ago She left alone with other small
| children, psyln by an open fire place. Her
clothing caught hire and being OF cotton quickly
| consumed. The poor child was burned Just as
badly as she could be without causing instant
deafh, and fingered six or seven hours amid great
suffer ing.
Sewell c. Homer, Esq, has at his market in
Bucksport, a plg eight months and twenty eight
days Old, when killed. that weighed, dressed and
ready for market, four hundred and sixty three
pounds. 1t was raised by J. b. Barrett 10 the
town OF Verona.
There was a thunder shower in Houltou last
Wednesday.
disgrsceful affair occurred in Bangor last
Wednesday morning. Be ween and two
o'clock the police were notified that members OF
| the Jameson Guards had stolen barrel Of beer
and were making great disturbance In their
armory. The police fastened TO this place AID
arrested Capt. James Davis, Sergeant Henry
| Adams and four other members of the company
| The heer stood in the hall, the door of the
armory and the jewellers had opened the door and
rolled the barrel in and begaa drinking, and soon
they had arrived at that state where they had los
all control of themselves.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-06
Senator PattersOn.s
Case.
THE JUDGE DECIDES AGAINST
HAMPTON'S REQU. SiTION.
Paterson is Remaaded 10 the senate for
inyestiga ion.
HE l. C0VCgATULATED ~ TIE RE
SUIT.

WAsHINGToN, Decembe, ). Judge IIumph-
Ieys this morning delivered an opinion in the mat
er OF John j. Patterson, relative to the habeas
corpus to be released from warrant of arrest on
the requIsiton of the Governor of South Carolina
The judge opinion was elaborate. He denied
the power OF the State OF South Carolina to vacate
Seuator Patterson's commission, which must con-
tinue unll cOusttutionaliy revoked 10 lul-uance
Oi orgAniz, authority.
1t could net be sad that Senator Patterson was
a fugitive from u-ticu, as he was here in dis
charge of official duties like all other members of
Congress, aud besides he had acted 10 the capacity
OF Senator years before the present Indictment
was brought against him IN south Carolina
court
The Judge concluded his opinion as follows -
II think am bound to take judicial cognlzauce
that party organization is thing and faction to
destroy II Is another. The most cruel tyranny
would be the application of the civil forms of law
10 the doninan and triumph Of the passions of 4
faction. cannot reconcile it to my sense of du-
10 give ald IN placing manacles and handouts
around and about the individual citizen for the
purpose of surrendering him bound into the hand,
OF those VINO may not be dispsssionate enough to
WIND cate the true right of the individual 1t is
the duty OF the court to sit still, deliberate and
with civil procedure throw their protection in
such a direction as may curb and control wayward
actions. Let the man be remanded to tue body of
which he Is member. That body is legally, CON
sutntonslly, morally and Intellectually capable TO
dispose OF the question involved, and to condemn
or acqnii. discharge him from the arrest of the
warrant for his eXtraditon, and the same is here
by ordered"
Patterson was congratulated on the result by
bis immediate friends, who with hum Ietued from
the court room.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-06
TIE COMMITTEES.
Report of the Committee to Revise the
Senate Commit,

WASHINGTON, December s. The republican
senators net IN caucus to-day TO receive the re-
port OF then committee appointed yesterday to
revise the membership OF the standing commit
tees Arrangements were perfected by which the
democrats will be accorded full minority repre-
seuiation on all comm ttees except two, namely.
privilege, and elections, and railroads.
10 eff ct this purpose Howe will retire from the
finance committee, Teller from military affairs,
hMh"ood tom naval affairs, and Saunders from
the committee on the District OF Columbia, leav-
ing vacancies TO be filed by the appointment of
such additional democratic members as the caucus
OF the minority may designate. The democrat
already have four out Of nine, or three out of
seven OF the members. Other important senate
committees not named above have also the char
mahsnlps oithe committees on private land grants
revolutionary claims and engrossed bills.
The caucus assigned Kellogg to three committee
positions, VIZ on pensions. transportation
routes to the scaboard, and the Mississippi le-
wees committee. 1t was also arranged that VIM
dom ana Matthews shall succeed Howe and Ferry
who retire from the committee on railroads.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-06
CUBA.


NEW YORK, December 5. The Spanish minis
ter at Washington recently teegraphed to Capt
General Jovear, asking him to inquire as to the
truth or falsty of the report that secret orde
has been Issued BY General Martinez Camps
commanding all military ch efs to cause al prison
ers of war to be shot and then reported as having
been killed on the field of battle.
The captain general under date of Havana
December 4, telegraphs a. follows
Although do not consider it necessary to deny
fal>ehoods publicly known to ne such, | inform
your exc.ltncy in order that you make use of the
information IN such manner rs YOU may deem
proper, that the report OF the alleged secret cir
cular about the shooting OF prisoners, said by the
Cuban insurgent papers to have been issued by the
general IN chef Is utterly without foundation and
an INSCRIPTIONS forgery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-06
THE EASTERN VAR.
4 Rep )rted Turkish SAGE. ~ al
Elena.
THE TURKS CLAIM TO HAVE CAP
TUKED 5000 FRESHNESS.
A Battle Reported in Progress y al
Tunova.

ADRIANoPLR, December 4. The report ha.
reached here that the Turks have captured Elena
with 5000 prisoners.
SHUMLA, December t. 10 the engagement yes,
terdsy with Ahemet ALI on the Tirnova road the
Turks were reported successful. Fighting is still
progressing.
PERA, December ;. Suleimau P,cha mas cap.
tured Elena and six cannon. lie hopes to capture
Trnova shortly.
CoNsTANTINOPLE December ). The Turk.
claim to have captured five thousand prisoners
and an immense quantity of military stores at Ell
The battle on the Tirnoya road is still proceed
ing result unknown.
A despatch from Suleimsn Pasha dated yester
day, confirms the capture Of Elena, with IL guns
~ ammunition wagons aud 800 prisoners. The
Russian loss is estimated at about 3, 900 killed and
wounded.
Mehemet Ali telegraphs under date of yester-
day
1--WE have advanced beyond Kamsrli. Our
lines now confront the Russians, who have fallen
back on Wrechssh. Bad weather prevents gene
raj engagement
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-06
Chicago Produce Market.

NHlUdBO, UtCttIUtf ], ItIIs
FLOUR-FXtra spring 81 75a5 rs.
WIFE AI~No. spring 0I4a0o cash; l0s-a
1919 DeeeR Der, lGsla dl0oA January No. 8 l0ISa;
a ~ -; rejected, 80 "A.
CORN-No. mixed, so -: cash AZ; Dec, 421 !;
Jan il2s.
OATS aiIc sash 24a. Dec; 242.c Jan.
RYE-No. :, 56-c.
BARI EY-No. spring, ATTIC.
PORK Cash Ii SO all 90. Jan, II 10,
Dee, II 90.
LARD Cash 79J-- cash: 7s5-a7 s7h. Dec;
Jan. s7taa.
BULK MEATS-Shoulders, 4hatHc; short rib
sides, 6Asa &C.; short clear rib, 6ha C.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., | Or.
tRElGH rS-Corn to Buffalo. 3&c.; wheat do,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-06
MARSHAL suYTHE's REMOVAL.
A Serioas Charge Regarding the Case.

New YORK, December 5. The Evening Post
quoted tuesday the charge that Marshal Smytse
was removed al the instance of Senator Gordon,
aud the whiskey thieves of Georgia, last March
he Post says: This is very serious charge.
1t affects not only President Hayes, but also the
department OF justice, aud attorney general Dew
ems and the treasury department and Secretary
sherman.
If Deyens and Sherman were not directly con-
Celned ia the removal Of Marshal Smyths, they
deserve to be dismissed themselves, for not de-
nouncing his removal at the instance of the
whiskey thieves. This is more important mat
ter than the question whether Senator Gordon as
too much to say about appointments. Ii it is true
that the administration Is controlled by Illicit dis
tillcries, the scsndalous facts ought to be know n.
If 1t Is not true, the insertion itself is gross
scandal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-06
FORTY-FIFTH CONGRESS.
House.

WASHINGTON, Dect nber ).
The question whether the business referring TO
internal Improvements should be considered by
the committee of commerce or the committee Of
railways and canals (which was under discussion
Yesterday ) came up again, and after further dis
cnssion was referred to the committee ON r.les,
aud the call OF the committees for reports was re-
sumed.
Townshend of Ill from the committee on pat
ents, reported bill 10 repeal the existing statutes
Tor the renewal of patents, and declaring il un-
awful hereafter for the commissioner of patents
to review or extend any patent for any design
whatever. After some discussion the bill was
passed
RESOLUTIONS were reported from the committee
on accounts, allowing clerks to certain commit
tees and for extra payment Of discharged employ
es who had been home on 'the soldiers roll d"
and were discussed to some extent and adopted.
llliams offered resolution for adjournment
from December 10 to January 10. Referred to
committee on ways and means.
The House al o'clock adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-06
GEORGE A.


AUGUSTA, December ). The election in the
State to-day for members of the legislature, also
ior the ratification of the constitution, passed
of quietly in this city. There was no opposition
for members CT the lower House. Joseph b. Cum
ming was elected Senator. The indications are
that the Constitution will be adopted by large
majority, aud that Atlanta continue the Capital.
Later returns from different sections of the
State, indicate the new constitution and home
stead of 1871 adopted by $1,000 to 10000 majority
Atlanta The capital by the same majority.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-06
YER MONT.
DiabolicaI AttemD,.

BENNINGTON, December o. 1t now transpires
that iucendary fire of TIA cher & " Hing :
paper mill at North Bennington, on Monday eve.
ming was II most diabolical attempt to destroy life
as well a. property. At the time the fire wa KIN
died in the hudng. another train OF paper was
fired commu uicatng with the gasoline tank, which
fortunately did not burn, OF else terrific explo-
sion endangering hundreds of lives, would have
ensued. Nearly quarter of million dollars of
property was endangered by this thnd attempt TO
fire these premises.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-06
THE CITY OF BERLIN.
Fears of Her Safety on Account OF Her
NOn-Ariival at LiverpOO'.

NEW YORK. December :. Some alarm is felt
here at the Office OF the agents of the steamer
City of Berlin which sailed hence at noon, No
vember 9Th, on account of her non-arrival at
Liverpool. She was one of the fastest ships of
the line, but broke her shaft on a recent passage,
and was towed into Queenstown. 1t is probable
some such accident has again occurred. She is
sa ID TO be very staunch vessel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-06
INCOME TAX.
The Bill to Tax Incomes.

WASHINGTON, December 5. A bill was intro
dued in the House to-day to provide for AN income
tax which proposes to levy upon the incomes of
all estates which may be over one thousand and
under two thousand dollars. annually tax of one
per cent over two thousand and under thee
thousand, one and one quarter per cent, and a
graduating scale up to and including twenty three
thousand dollars. over twenty three thousand
and under thirty five thousand dollars, tax of
three Per cent; over thirty i've thousand and
under fifty thousand dollars, four per cent, aud
FIVE per cent. on all incomes in excess Of fifty
Thousand dol lars
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-06
THE POFE.
He Gives Audience TO Cardinals.

ROME, December ). The Pope is suffering from
pains in the lons, nevertheless he gave audience
to day 10 several Cardinals.
LONDON December ). The Times Special
from Rome sales that the hands and arms OF the
Pope are swelling, aud his respiration is labor-
Gus. His mind, however, continues clear. The
common op,nion here is that his end is rapidly ap.
preaching.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-06
SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY.
Efiorts in Behalf of the Convicted z. es-
ident.

NEW YORK, December ). Judge Davis thi,
morning deuled the motion for writ of error and
stay in behalf of II. l.. Case, the convicted and
sentenced president o. the Security Insurance
Company. HIS counsel urged that a stay he
granted until the general term, for the review of
points raised the trial, and that the prisoner 10
the meantime be allowed to remain in the Tombs.
Decision tomorrow morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-06
BRITISH COLI MBfA.
Gold Excitement.

VICTORIA, December ,. British Columhis is
excited over gold quartz discovered in the Carboe
district. The ledge mas been traced live miles,
with a width OF from eighteen to lhirty-siN inches.
Assays fion iiy feet below the surface give forty
TO ninety dollars to the ton An official report
from the government eug lneer is expected pext
week,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-06
MARINE DISASTER.
The QuinteTO Cnifided with another
Vessel and Sinks.

BosToN, December 5. A cable despatch re
ceived here states that the ship Quintero, Captain
Manning, from lquique, for Boston, sank after
collision with another vessel when off Cape
Straque, Monday evening, December 3 n. All the
crew saved except Tue vessel, cargo
and freight insured $50 600. The vessel was
built in 1913, owned at Mediord, Mass. by the
estate Of Augustus llemenway. She was OF SIX
hundred and twenty-one tous burden.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-06
STATE OF MAINE.


To Fri Wis Of AugusfG, in said County Of
Kennebtc,
GREETING:
Pursuant to the foregoing application, you arc
hereby directed to motif, the persons whose names
appear therein, as applicants, to meet at Masonic
Hall, in the City of Augusta, in said County. on
the l4th day of December, A. ID. 1877, at 100 i.
NJ, for the purpose mentioned in said application.
by giving to each in hand true and attosied copy
of this notification, fourteen days, at least, prior
20 the time of said meeting.
Given under my hand and seal. at Augusta, Maine,
this LIST day OF December, A. ID. 1877.
H. L. BLANCHARD, Justice of the Peace.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-06
s"rr.m- Judicial Contribution J.. pre-
siding.

"WEDNESDAY, Dec. 9Th.
sc, Choles II. Richardson & al. vs.. Charles H..
Rich, Pllsbury and Stevens for plaintiffs. Baker
& Baker for defendant. This is a writ Of entry 10
recover possession of large tract of land, some
seven kindred and eighty acres, mostly forest
lands living in the northerlv part of Belgrade.
The defendant discsims all interest in the prem
ses except thirty three acres. The tract was
formerly owned by Reue Williams and decerd
rrom'hlm by several intermediate deeds to the
plaintiffs. The defendant traces his title back to
Reuel Williams in 1918, and claims the disputed
territory by adverse possession ever since. On
trial all day and not finished.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-06
DRUGS, MEDICINES
AND
s'ancN Goods,


NO. - Union Block,
WATER STREET, AUGUSTA
AUGUSTA, Me, Dec. |, 1917.
| have sold my stock and good will to MIR. y. c.
kailoeh Of Augusta, who has Just passed a tho
rough examination before the State Commission
ers of Phal macy, which is sufficient guarantee of
his competency Druggist and Pharmacist
While thanki Z the citizens of Augusta and vicnl-
" Tor their very generous support during my resi-
dence in this city, hope the same viii be extend
ed to my ccessor who is in every way worldly f
your patronage. &C. DANA,
deca III Druggist and Pharmacist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-06

largely in poultry. The result Was almost a deed
loss, on account Of the warm weather. Ii is esi-
mated that he lost $500.
GeHl Shepherd arrived home last week being
unable to prosecute his journey South on account
of the recent freshet He will start again in a few
DAYS.
Probate Court was held here Tue.d4y, and the
usual business transacted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-06
Bank Matters.

The directors of the German National Bank de-
cided after business hours this evening, to go into
liquidation. The bank has, they cl sin, abundant
assets 10 pay every dollar to the depositors and
have handsome surplus, ii little time is given
to CONVEX. the assets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-06
KENTUCKY.
Defying the Law.

CRAB ORCHARD, December 5. Some burglars
arrested yesterday have been released by their
friends ard are defy ing the law. The citizens
from other parts OF The county arming to eff
feet the Csp,ule Of the Outlaws.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-06
MEXICO.
Development of Trade.

NEW YORK, December 5. Members of the
New \ DIRK chamber of commerce have invited
Senior Zamacons to address them on the subject
of the state of tIade between the United States
aud Mexico. and measures contemplating its full
est deye opment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-06
iaarrtfb.

In this CITY, Dec. 4. by Rev. II. ". Tilden, Mr..
Fben + Cannon to Miss Anna ). Ciough. both OF
West Gardiner.
In Ea lowell, Nov q, ny Rev. y. W. LeLacheur,
Mr., Herbert +. Clough of West Gardiner, TO Miss
Mary sanford of Manchester; Dec. /, Ov the same
Mr.. Gu 9rles III. Berry OF Gardiner, to Miss Susan
NJ Palmer OF Amherst, Y. :.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-06
Robbery.
Newspaper Dead.
PENNSNLN ANA.


READING, December 5. A. F. Boes, cas- bier of
the suspended Reading savings Bank, was arrest
Ell this afternoon on the charge OF embezzhng
curing The past two years money amounting to
over so, 1900 A writ of habeas corpus was grant
ed for a bearing on the 18TH inst, the prisoner
giving bail III So, coo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-06
MASSACHUSETTS,.
A Railroad Dividend.
Failure.


Boston, December B. The Boston & Lowell
railroad have declared dividend of Two per ceut.
pay able January lst.
Failure.
Tue Embarrassment of James Siur1is, corner of
MIN and Congress streets, extensively engaged
10 Ea-t lndil trade, Is reported. LIABILITIES two
hundred and fifty thousand dolats.
FAIR.
The fiIr in aid Of the Old South fund for VIII ich
extensive preparations for some ,ime have been
going on, was opened tonight with large at
tendance.
Attempted Sue de.
HAvRRHiLL, December ). 5. A. Parker. in iail
tor iuctuJiarlsm ana larceny, attempted suede IN
his cell early this morning, by hanging with a
handkerchief. He vas discovered Just in time to
save his life.
Arrested.
Frank Chandler has been arrested by a govern
meut detective tor sending illegal matter throus h
the mail under the auspices OF the Massachusetts
Novelty Company.
NORTON, December .. FIRE this morning de
stroyed the barn, blacksmith and wagon shop be.
long ing to Alexander Foster; loss 5000; unin-
sured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-06
FINANCIAL &.OOMMEROIAL.
New York Money Market.
EVENING REPORT.

Jew YORK. December B. 1877,
Money loaned at SAL ger cent. on call. Foreign
exchange w ak; e0a4 Al ST. for sixty days
and ASA. - - demand. tioli opened at .O2s.
and closed ut l04t.. Borrowing rates -0aOa5 per
cent and ha1, and carrying rate Sal. Clearings
s15,4ei go Custom receipts s,33 o0G. Treasury
disDarseI. 80 90 interest, s2I2.1 Tor bonds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-06

Owing to the quality Of gas furnished by the
Augusta Gas Light Company. Mr.. Murray was
obliged to dismiss his audience last night with VI
attempting the play of Miss Moulton." To-
night the play of Our Boarding House" will he
produced, and to all who wish to witness one Of
the best comedies ever produced on any stage.
would say don't fail TO go. Let there be a full
louse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-06
NEBR ASK A..
Fine.

CHEYENNE, December ). A fire at Sidney
Nebraska, destroyed Cummings auction sto re
hotel, stable and several dwellings; loss S2j 900
ID L. Simpson, one OF the partners IN the auction
room, was burned To death.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-06

The Governor and Council were engaged yes
'erday on the election case hearing. Peter Chas.
keegan, Esq, appeared for Mr.. Madigan, for
Senator, and VIM. 2. Whchouse, Esq, for Mr..
Burleigh. The case has been submitted, but the
Governor and Council have not yetrenlercd their
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-06
GENERAL GRANT.
He Will Not Accept Any Office Unde
the Administrations.

NEW YORK December ). General Grant as
sured n party in Paris that he would not accept
any Office under any administration, and partlcu-
larry would decline any diplomatic service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-06
Weather Indications for To-day.

For New England and the Middle States,
rising barometer. brisk and high westerly to north
erly winds diminishing IN toice, and rsinyfollow-
ed by decidedly colder, cloudy or partly cloudy
weather are probable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-06

Persons suffering from hernia or rupture who
desire good fitting truss, should 90 to Partridge's
Drug Store, Augusta, where is the largest stock
ard variety in the State, and the requisite skill to
XIV al good fit. june29tltaw&w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-06
" ASiIINGTON.
Southern Claims.

WASHINGTON, December 5. The annual re-
port of the Commissioners of southern CLAIMS
says that during the year they made allowance in
IA cases, aud disallowed 9ij. Tue amount
claimed was S5,16l COG. The amount allowed
WAS S434,63o. About two thousand claims await
action and no proofs are fled in seven thousand
six hundred cases, or fully third of those pre-
sented undcr the act of 1871