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Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-03-20
NalloWell l0ral NeMs.

Appointments for union religious meetings for
the week were given out at the various churches
on Sabbath last as follows On Tuesday, which
will be observed as day of fasting and prayer,
services will be held at the Baptist church at 80
A. NJ; noon prayer meeting at the Methodist ves-
try as usual; services at the Congregational house
at 2.SO P. NJ, and meeting in City Hall in the
evening at o'clock. Meetings will also be held
in City Hall on Thursday and Friday evenings,
instead Of at the Methodist vestry as heretofore.
On Wednesday evening each society will hold
meetings at their respective vestries. A good de-
gree Of religious interest prevails throughout the
city.
Those interested in the Hallowell Burial Ground
Association are reminded that the annual meet
ing Of said Association will be held in the COM
mon council rooms to-day (Tuesdayl evening
at o'clock. A full attendance is desired.
Last Sabbath was one of the most unconfort-
able days of the season, cold and stormy. Many
we're deferred from attending meetings during
the day and evening. although goodly number
were found in all our churches.
We learn with pleasure that Mr.. d. Burns, on
the corner of Water street and Perey's lane, has
bsnished all intoxicants, including cider, from
his premises, and is now painting and papering
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-03-20
BANGOR.
City GOvernm ent.


BANGOR, March 10. The new city government
was inaugurated to-day.
Mayor Hamlin's address shows that during the
year past the city has lost by fire $l7,l79, covered
by insurance of Sll.5S7.
The expense of the pauper department, nclud-
lug $500 appropriated for the soup house, was
S26, ,405l2.
The amount expended on the streets is S45,-
llG70.
Number of pupils in public schools, 5,4l2. Ex-
pense of schools, Sil ,Sl165.
The total cost of the city water works and dam,
up to January lst. is S420,77620. The water
rates now paid amount to $4,000, and the engi-
neer is of the opin ion that the water works in
two years will pay revenue of about $50 900.
Saying in insurance is placed at from $4,000 to
$4,000.
The address places the city debt at $S00,O50,
with railroad liability of nearly 100000.
The address proposes measures of economy and
favors cutting down os salaries.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-03-20
NEW YORK.
Wealhpr



wind west.
RumOr.
1t IS stated that the hotel prorrietois oi Long
Branch have offered a cottage to President Hayes
for the season.
A Commercial Bill.
The Sun says deputaton of representatives OF
The cheap transportation association, and other
commercial bodies, visit Albany to-day to prese Mt
TO the assembly the merits of bill creating rail-
way commission in this state similar to that in
Massachusetts.
Suspension.
A. l.. Powers was appointed receiver of the bank
of Lansngbuig. Liabilities of the bank. SS75,-
600; nominal assets, 81 900. 1t is thought the
suspe nsion was caused by speculation in New Jer-
sey Central and other railroad stocks. Great ex-
citement exists in Lsnsinburg.
Arrested.
Rev. Titus Josln Catholic priest, is under az
rest for bastardy.
Courageous Woman.
Miss Fanny Hesser seized and held burglar in
her house last night, till the police arrived.
The Scranton Trouble.
A Scranton special says, opinion is that the ma
chinists engineers and pump runners will STRIKE
ID which case, as they have charge of all the ma
ehinery, all the mines in the valley will be idle
and be Hooded within twenty-four hours.
South Carolina.
A Washington special to the Herald says unless
Chamberlain withdraws voluntarily in South Car
olina, Hampton WILL whenever the arrangements
of federal authorities are completed, proceed
against him in the courts Of the State, under a
statute enacted by the republicans in 1868, to ena-
BILE them to put out some democratic incumbents.
Mr.. Beecher's Faith in Hayes.
In an interview on the political situation Henry
Ward Beecher said he had strong faith in Hayes
and his Southern policy.
Serious Charge.
The New York Sun prints the affidavit of Eu-
gene Colvin of the treasury department. alleging
percentage and shockingly immoral practices be-
sides drunkenness of Assistant Secretary Conant
when Colvin accompanied him in the slums of
Washington; also that two pet bad girls are in the
currency division of the treasury now.
Sad, if True.
Christian Ansen, recently pardoned from the
Ohio State Prison, attempted burglary Saturday
evening, on Broadway, in order to 60 to prison
and escape starvation.
Railroad Matters.
The Reading railroad has announced new
schedule for the transportation of coal. The new
rates are ninety cents per ton from Schuylkil Ha-
ven to Port Richmond, lower rate than ever be-
fore known.
Investigation.
At meeting of the Lehigh Il Wilkesbarre's
consolidated bondholders, to-day, a committee
was appointed to examine the value and condition
of the company's property, and suggest the best
method of dealing with the same.
Personal.
Levi p. Morton, the banker, the pressed for the
miss ion to Austria or Italy.
Bitten.
Henry Staiger, James Haywood aud John Free
man were bitten by mad dog at North Caldwell
n. j. Their lives are all in danger.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-03-20
PORTLAND.
Marine News.

PORTLAND. March 10. The schooner Hussar
from Elizabethport for Bath, with pig iron, while
going out the harbor this morning, went ashore
on Spring Point Ledge, where she now lies. The
tugs will try to get her off at two o'clock.
PORTLAND, March 10. The schooner Hussar
came off after tightening cargo, which was all
saved. She has foretop knocked off and leaks
slightly, but will probably proceed without re.
pairing.
Saturday night the schooner Abbott Lawrence
OF and from Boston, with cargo of spirits and
meal, for ST. john n B., was run into by an un.
known schooner and abandoned in sinking con.
dtion off Bean Island. The crew after remain.
ing in boat sixteen hours. and suffering severely
from cold, were picked up by the schooner Oliver
jameson of Rockland, and landed at that port.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-03-20
LOUISIANA.
Warmouth's Plan.

NEW ORLEANS, March 10. Ex-Governor War
mouth, at the request of the President, has sub
mitted plan for the adjustment Of officers in this
State. Yarmouth proposes that the members of
both branches of the legislature whose seats are
uncontested shall meet and pass upon the three
contested places, irrespective of the action of the
returning board. That then the two houses shall
meet in joint convention, canvass the returns,
count and declare the vote for Governor. On this
arrangement, irrespective of the contested seats,
the senate would be about twenty democrats to
sixteen republicans, and the house fifty six repub-
hcans to forty eight democrats, with an approx
mate republican majority of twelve on joint bal
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-03-20
Marine NeWs.

The schooner c. w. Dexter. Of Augusta, Dun.
ton, from Wiscasset for Boston, with lumber
which went ashore Friday on the Londoner, of
Thatchers Island, came off full of water and with
Keel and bottom badly damaged. She was towcd
to Boston the l7tn.
The Armeds Hall. from sagus, La Grande for
Boston, arrived at Newport, r. l., to day. having
sustained some damage in the gale of the 18th
inst. The crew are used up.
The revenue cutter from Martha's Vineyard
reports that the bark Gen. Eden, before reported
ashore, has bilged and is likely to 90 TO pieces
soon.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-03-20
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
TO rHT-
9aily Ksaasbee 5uaraal.
HIDDEEORD.
City Government.

Cuy government.
BIDDRFoRD, March 10. The new City Govern.
ment was inaugurated to-day and very large
crowd was in attendance. Mayor Pierce's ad.
dress was brief and contained some excellent sug.
gestions relative to schools, police, fire alarm telc-
graph, street grades, &c. lie stated the city debt
was Sl7S,992. The city has assets of nearly that
amount.
The following officials were elected by the City
Council:
City Cleik-Cyrus 7. Berry.
Treasurer and Collector-Thomas ii. Cole.
Supt. Schools for three years-Levi w. Stone.
Assessors-John Tuck. Jas II. Fogg, John F.
Godthwaite.
Overseers of Poor-Wm. NJ. Andrews, Thomas
Garland, Israel Shevenell.
City Physican-Dr. Brown.
Solicitor-Wilbur +. Lunt.
Chief Engileer-Sas p. Adams.
Chief of Police-Chares L. Hussey.
Deputy Chief-Benj. A. Kennison.
Patrolmen-Nick O'Brien, Patrick Foley, Louis
Shervenell, John Hanson, Tim Elliot.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-03-20
Chicago Produce Market.

CHlcag0, MKfCh IV, 1911,
FLOuR-Extra spring, s6 06as 10.
WHEAT-No: 2spring. l23-al23.; cash. PISA
| "a; April 27A; May No. ?, l5- al If
tORN-No. mixed, 3sts cash; April. ssH;
Nav 427{.
OATS-33,.a-c. cash, s3,Ic April. ss'S May.
kfE-No. Z, &c.
BARLEY-No.2 spring, 52a52kc.
PORK - Cash, l3 IS ais IS all year, "a 90;
April, Is Is; May IL s2h.
LARD-Cash, 0I21.cash; o I2Ha9.2 .25- April;
81 a935 May.
BULK MEATs-Shoulders,. b-a-c.; short rib
sides, 7sa -c.i short clear rib, 75.a c.
WHISkEY-Western, 05-.
FRElGHTS-Corn to Buffalo, 6kc.; wheat do,
ia5c.
RECEIPTS $500 -four; 5000 wheat; II 900
corn; 10000 oats; ZOO rye; $4,000 barley.
SHIPMENTS 1900 -four; 5000 wheat; 10000
corn; i3 COZ oats; 5000 barley: 400 rye.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-03-20

My annual Catalogue of Vegetable and Flower
seed for 1871 is NOW READY, and will be sent
FREE to all who apply. Customers of last season
need not write for 1t. offer Of the largest col.
ections OF vegetable seed out by any seed
house in America, a large portion of which were
grown on my six seed farms. PRINTED DREC.
rIoNs FOR CULTIVATION on EACH PACKAGE. All
seed sold from my establishments warranted to be
both fresh and true to name so far, that should 1t
prove otherwise will refill the order gratis. As
the original ntroducer of the Hubbard and Mar.
score of other new vegetables invite the pat.
ronage of all ,cho dnrioas 10 hare their seed
fresh true and orthe rerg best strain. .vesr Veg
efabFes q Speciality.
JAMES J. II. GREGoRY, Matb.ehead, Mass.
marl7 teodSwiw
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-03-20

KENNEBEC COUNTE-At Court Of Probate
held at AUGUSTA, on the tourth Monday Of Fe6ra-
ary, 1871. -
JOSEPH W. PATTERSON, Administrator on
- the estate OF Alexander Golan, late of Win.
throp, IN said county, deceased, having presented
his first account of administration Of the estate OF
said deceased for allowance:
ORDERED, That notice thereof be given to all
order three weeks successfully In the Kennebeo
Journal, printed at Augusta, that they may ap-
pear alta Probate Court, to be held at Augusta, In
said County, on the fourth Monday OF March
next and show cause, if any, why the same should
not be allowed.
H.K. BAKER, Judge.
trre copy.
Attest: CHARLES HEwINs, Register. Swl3
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-03-20
SACO.
CITY Government,

SACo, March 10. The Inauguration OF the City
Government to-day drew large crowd to the City
Hall, including many hungry ofice-seekers. The
address of Mayor Foss was very brief and to the
point. The city debt is only SIS, Cos S4. Owing
to the great temperance move and strict enforce.
ment of the liquor law during the year but % ar.
rests have been made by the police for all causes
which is unprecedented in the history of the city
In joint convention the following officers were
chosen
City Clerk-Jos. S. Milliken.
Solictor-II II. Burbank.
r1asurer-Joseph w. Littlefeld.
Collectors. 8. Richards.
Audtor-W. S. Hasty.
Chief Engineer-Aug. Lord.
City Marshall. +. Deaiing.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-03-20
GEORGIA.


AUGUSTA, March 10. VIM. O'Brien was way
laid and murdered by a negro named Edward
Wells, near Buckand in Burke county to-day.
The negro struck him on the head with an axe,
killing him instantly. He took O'Brien's goods
and pedded them among the negroes in the vi
cinitp Wells was arrested on Sunday, and plac-
ed in the Waynesboro' jail. The colored citizens
assisted the officers in capturing the murderer.
Ihreats.of lynching are made by both whites and
blacks.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-03-20
CANADA.
Legislative,

OTTAWA, March 10. In the Senate tomorrow
Mr.. Reed will move the following
Resolved, That in the opinion of this House the
present and future interests of the manufacturing
and agricultural industries of the Dominion cal
for National policy, by which either reciprocity
OF trade with the United STATES is obtained, or re-
ciprocity of tariff is established by Canada.
Steamer Burned.
A Quebec despatch says the steamer Powerful
was burned yesterday at Cape Blsnco, her winter
quarters. Only her hull was saved.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-03-20

his rooms preparatory to opening his restaurant
on strictly teetotal prin ciples. He will thus de-
others who have yielded to their Of duty
to themselves and their fellowmen, by discontinu-
ing the unlawful traffic in alcoholic beverages.
Rev. Mr.. Hncks preached in the Congregation
al church on Sabbath last and we learn that he
will oficiate again on next Sabbath ct the same
place.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-03-20
CONDENSED TELEGRAMS.

Ex-Governor Emery died in Cambridge, yester-
day, of pneumonia. He was seventy-seven years
old.
In the Kingsn inquest in st. Johns, the jury ad.
journed for three weeks to get more evidence.
Gov. Fairbanks Of Vermont. has issued a proc.
lamation naming March Goth for fast day
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-03-20
EWISTON.
City Government.

NIty VIOEtTHIntHts
LEWISTON, March 10. The municipal govern
ment organized to-day. Mayor Russell gives net
indebtedness Of the city to be $5S2 ,S93.l3.
The number of arrests last year are one hund.
red less than the year previous, and three hund.
rep and fifty-nine less than in 1873. This ID
attributed to the reform movement.
He says the citizens probably will be cal He'd upon
during the year TO perfect action on the water
question.
In joint convention Everett A. Nash was elect
ed city clerk, David Farar, treasurer, John Read,
street commissioner, and j. C. Downes, chief en-
gineer.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-03-20
AUBURN.
City Governm ent.

AUBUaN March l9. The city government was
organized to-day.
Mayor Smith in his address earnestly recon-
mends economy. The city's debt is S223, ,654.7G a
decrease of 1859 81 from past year. He re-
ports all departments in very satisfactory con-
diton.
George S. Woodman was elected city clerk,
Dexter NJ. Verrill. treasurer, p. NJ. Woodmrn,
assessor Joseph Goss, street commissioner.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-03-20
DAMARISCOTTA.
Election.

EIectIOn.
DAMARIsCoTTA, March 10. Considerable ex-
citemeut was infused into town meeting here to-
day over the election of officers. Politics entered
into the contest for the first time for number Of
years. The republicans made a clean sweep, elect
ing every officer.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-03-20
MISSOURI.
Fatal Railroad Accident.

New YORK. March 49, An extra freight train
on the Hannibal and st. Joseph Railroad went
through the approach to Long Branch bridge.
miles east of Cameron, this morning. The loco
motive and ten cars were wrecked. Ira Greene
engineer, was instantly killed; Edward Conner,
fireman, was mortally wounded, and Levi Rack
etts, brakeman, badly injured. The approach had
been burned during the night. The fire is sup
posed to have been caused by sparks from pre-
viously passing train.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-03-20
BATH.
Organization.

BATH, March 10. The new city government
organized to-day. Zina H. Blair was chosen
president Of the common conncil, and VIM. Rice
president of the board of aldermen. Mayor
Rice delivered his address, giving the amount of
city debt as S405 900, reduction Of Sl3 900 dur
ing the past year. lie stated that notwith standing
the general depression, our population and wealth
were steadily increasing.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-03-20
Court Matters.

Attorney General Ogden has filed in the fifth
district court q petition for writ Of eiectment
against 5. d. Packard, claiming to be the gov
ernor.
G. b. johnson, claiming to be superintendent of
education, and others residing in the st. Louis
Hotel building, known as the state house, in the
name Of the state ask that the rightful claimants
officers of the Nichols government be given pos
session.
The court has not yet been called upon to take
action but 1t is likely that such action will be in
voked very soon.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-03-20

INVALIDS desiring Pure Medl.
cines and Accuracy In Dispensing
them, should Send their Orders TO
Partridge's Drug Store, Under
Granite Hall, Augusta.
decli-Aw
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-03-20
A Plea.
OHIO.
Senatorial.

COLUMBUS, March 10. The democratic mem
bers of the assembly tonight resolved not to
nominate candidate for United States Senator
but to vote blank IN open session.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-03-20
Cincinnati Produce Market,

Cincinnati, March 10, 1871.
PORK .$H 75al5 % Clear sides, 7Za TX
LARD BACON
Steam, 2G-a9 25 Shoulders, 6kaSk
Kettle, l0alok Clear rib sdes, sIas4
BULK MEATS Clear sides, sxa0--
shoulders, 5aa5h WHISkEY- / 06al 05
Clear rih silns S-asII
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-03-20
EASTPORT.


EAsTPoRr. March 10. 1t has showed continu.
ousy here since last Saturday, and is two feet on
a level, the biggest for five years. Roads are oil
blocked.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-03-20
CAMDEN.
Fire.

CAMDEN, March 10. Leroy Jsckson's farm
house and barn at Camden were burned Sunday
night Loss 5000; partly insured.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-03-20
PENNSYLV ANA.
Sentenced.

PHILADELPHIA. March 10. Samuel Cary Ball,
late cashier of Hatboro', Pa, National Bank,
convicted of embezzlement, has been sentenced
to-day, to Imprisonment for ten years for the Of
fence, and committed.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-03-20
Boston Stock List.

Boston, March 10, 1877.
fSales at the Brokers' Board.I
Eastern Railroad, l-a4k
Boston Maine Railroad 91La--
Portland. Saco 4 Portsmouth, l4ka--
Boston Il Name Railroad, rs, l0kal IL
Eastern Railroad 7s g So ESQ.,
Maine State 6's. l lO,.al le--
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-03-20
FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL,
New York Money Market.
EVENING REPORT.

EVENING REPORT.
. New York. March -, lsf7.
Money was easy at 4-a5- per cent ON call For.
egn exchange dull at is5 Aais7-for bankers, iopr
and fs5A a4s5h for demand. Gold opened At I0lx
and closed at iOit. Loans l-a5- per cent
Customs receipts s359,00J Treasury disbursed
$500 interest. $4,000 for bonds, and 10000 for
silver.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-03-20
Weather Indications for To-day.

For the Middle and New England States,
clearing and slightly warmer weather, northwest
and southwest winds and rising barometer.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-03-20
ZoraI ann State Nems.
MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS.

Organization Of the New city Govsrn-
ment.-Mayor's Address. - Election OF
CITY Officers.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-03-20
ILLINOIS.
Good TemplaTs.

CHICAGO, March 49, The executive committee
of the Right Worthy Grand Lodge of Independ-
ent Order of Good Templars, is in session here.
considering important business. All parts of the
United States and Canada are represented. 1t
has been decided to hold the annual meeting OF
the Grand Lodge in Portland, Maine, in May
next.
A Plea.
The plea for the defence in the case of Pike,
who murdered Jones, will be insanity.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-03-20
Arrested.

Nichols police arrested Packard recruiting Of
hcers' and they have been locked up, charged
win attempting to create riot, and enlisting
men to overthrow the government of Louisiana
They will get hearing tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-03-20

New YORK, March 10. Weather clear, cold
wind west
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-03-20

The Sun says deputation of representatives
the cheap transportation association, and oths
commercial bodies, visit Albany to-day, to prese
TO the assembly the merits of bill creating a raj
way commission in this state similar to that i
Massachusetts,.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-03-20
A Commercial RilI.

1t IS stated that the hotel proprietols ol Lor
Branch have offered a cottage to President Hay,
for the season,
, 1877-05-06
"BERTRAM MONTAGUE"

4 4
CHICAGO, May 5.-The communication of Mr.
Moses Warren in last Wednesdays TRIBUNE, and
the personal explanation by Mr.. Warren and DR..
Kcnnicott, not only warrant but make duo to the
gentleman bearing the name at the head OF this ar
tice the abatement that go far he is personally
concerned ,nfayorable tmputation should rest
upon him. But, while this is true, the fact stands
that no matter how otherwise honest or gentleman
II the pcrson is who sends his card up to lady, be
has no right to do this in apparently social way
sen his visit is only one OF business. It Is due to
tnu aty that she should be fully approved By the
plain statement on the face Of the card that the
y1sltors on business anl rs to what the nature Of
that business il. She could thus determine for
herself before she dresses for company, or leaves
her other duties, comes down stairs. to whether
she desires not to listen to the business gentle
man. afr. Warren comedies this, md Mr., Non,
tague will probably adopt this plan, aud hence
write this now, as did the communication in last
SUNDAYS TRIBUNE, ut the instance ns well as in he
half Of the ladles. S. II. kEnrooT.
, 1877-05-06
tATF local NEWS.

At midnight hon1s the police Of the Madison
Street Station made dcsccuts upon seyeral low
dives in their district, and rooted out about 60 Of
the worst looking and most dcbauched creatures
that even tho slums can nforI-
Detective Dan Hogan last night arrested : fellow
named Joseph Eagan VINO ia wanted at the Criminal
Court on capins for burglary. His companions
in the job have already gone down for one and two
years.
Detective Setback last evening ran across a fell
low named James Martin in saloon ut this corner
OF Clark and Indiana streets while trying to dis
pose Of new red si}k dress, two silk shawls, n
black one, and velvet cloak 1t is supposed that
the property is stolen, and an t owner is wanted
Schmitz three peddlc,s, who have been sw;ndling
the North Division public out Of old iron and
other metal a1d rags driving off Immediately after
locked MP ut the Chicago Avenue Station last cvcn
ing. There are fully 100 complaints against the
offenders. ss7''.' -
, 1877-05-06
FINANCIAL.

NEW YORK, May 5.-Wl1liam Foster has
made an assignment for the benefit Of his
creditors Liabilities s4455o 900; assets, ss3, ,o0o.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 5.-Hubbard q Co.,
stockholders on the Big Board, suspended to
day. Their assets ure claimed to be IN excess
Of their liabilities, and they expect to resume
in week or two.
PHlLADELru1A, May 5.-In the case Of the
Union Banking Company, which failed several
DAYS ago, the Court ct Common Pleas has Va
cated the appointment of 3fusselman and Brlee
as Assignees, aud appointed the Fidelity Insur-
ance Trust s; Safe Deposit Company. The bill OF
complaint alleges that the assignment made to
Mnsselman, the President, and Brcc, was made
agafnst the votes Of the resident stockholders,
and that they assumed possession Of tns Prep, Prep
Trust Company, however, states that the Com
pany would not accept the trust.
, 1877-05-06

Hpec7d9 UI9td1ch 10 TIE 37zouHe-
NEW YoRK, May 5.-The police to-day took
into custody and delivered over to the Com
missiouers OF Charities Mrs. Mary E. White,
daughter OF George r. Orr, Of Chicago, and
wife Of Capt. John g. White, Of the United
States Army, ut present stationed at
Fort Independence, Boston Harbor. Mrs.
wn,te is regarded as hopelessly insane. She
left the fort Friday night and started hither on
the ooat, having purchased ticket for Charles
desire to go. Her husband, finding efforts to
detain hef useless, came on the same boat with
ont her knowledge, and sought assistance from
The 1adY's cousin. 1t was necessary to take her
into custody, she claiming that ner r., husband
was about to murder her. Mrs. White was
previously confined in the Utica Insane Asylum
for Two years.