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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-24
4 HOLY WAR PROCLAIMED.
The Sultln on bis Way to the
Danube.
THE CIRCASSIAE INSUA-
RECTION.
The Movements of the Russians
to be Kept silent

LONDON May %. A despatch to the Times
says the shelk Ue Islam proclaiming holy war
against the Russia, and the departure Of the Sui
tan for the Danube. would seem TO show that the
advice OF these who look upon the present strug
gle as one of existence for the Ottoman empire,
has gained ascendancy in the councils of the
Ports.
The Daily Telegrapo's Pera despatch says that
portion OF Aldahan's garrison took the road to
to Ardanutsch, having cut its way through the
Russians who endeavored to interpose.
The Russians are said to have closed in on the
rear OF Bateum, VIII CHI is once more seriously
threatened.
The North German Gazette says Russia has de-
clsred to Tunls that if military or pecuniary aid
is rendered to the Sultan, the Bey must prepare to
see his capital bombaidcd
The Tuns government is also dsqueted by
the concentration of French forces on the from
tier.
The Austrian governments attention is riveted
on Increasing agitation in Hungary. Bucharest
dispatches report that Tuesday morning the Turks
hred from kahera at an Austrian steamer which
after sevei al shots caught tire.
Adslces iIom Asia Minor report that the Mo-
haInmedan iusurie ctIon in the Caucscus has
proved a serious check to the advance Of the Rus.
stan army.
A Vienna despatch to the Times SAYS that
Achaschen to which the remnant OF the Arabian
garrison rctreaed, Is on the road toward Olti and
Etzeioum. The retreat on kars was already cut
off by the Russians who blocked the road TO Pan
lsew
The Times Bucharest correspondent says that
the detailed statements of the movements of the
movements of The Russian are forbidden, but even
without this restriction, the movements are so ST.
lently conducted that it would be exceedingly diff
fcult to report them.
General DoChtouraff who was at the head of
General Icharnuayefii's staff during the Servian
war, has received an appointment in connection
with the Roumanian headquarters
1t Is believed that Russia will first recognize the
independence of Roumans, and that Germany,
France end Italy will follow. England and Aus
tria are expected TO delay the recognition.
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The little horse thief to whom we alluded yes
terday is again in thi. city. Her name is Mary
X. Brown, and is but sixteen years of age. She
called upon Mr.. A. I. Beal, one of the Overseers
Of the Poor Tuesday evening. about hslfpsst seven
o'clock, saying that she came from Pennington
that day, in quest of work; that the family who
had promised her . place bad obtained help, and
didn't want her now that she was out of money
ad no place to stop and no friends. She asked to
be sent back to Farming ton, where she said she
had q mother living. Mr.. Jones of the Central
House, recognized the girl a. the young lady who
had come 70 bis house last Thursday, with the
stolen team. lie retains some OF her baggage for
her board while there. Mr.. Jones says that Miss
Brown belongs in New Vineyard In the exer-
else of his duty Mr.. Beal sent the girl to the aims
no Ise, while be communicated with the suthori-
Hes of New Whey ard.
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NEW YORK.
Weather..

Weather.
NEW YORK, May %. Clear, cool, wind west.
Declined.
Elk Attorney General Dunn OF South Carolina
declines the oollectorship of internal revenue that
the State offered him.
Railroad Matters.
The New York Central has reduced the fare
from Chicago TO New York to Ssl5, and ordering
the renewal of the railroad war.
Reduction.
The directors Of the Bank of Commerce to- day,
voted to reduce the capital stock TO ten millions
Of dollars. The object is to avoid taxation.
Anniversary.
The forty eighth anniversary of the Brooklyn
Sunday School Union was celebrated 10 that city
to-day. 1t Is estimated that 40 600 children par
tcipated. The weather was all that could be de-
sired.
Excursion.
A large delegation of ticket agents from New
York, Philadelphia. Baltimore aud Washington,
accompanied by their ladies, left here tonight
the steamer Bristol, for excursion to Bos-
ton, by invitation Of the Fall River Line.
Narrow Eacape.
Clara Morrys (actress) was rescued fainting but
uninjured yesterday, by her husband Mr.. liar
riott), from cab drawn by runaway horse.
The Canal Board.
ALBANY, May 90. At meeting of the canal
board to-day, the Atty Gen'l stated that the ndi
cations are that the receipts from the canal tolls
this ear would be 5000 900 less than last year,
and moved that committee be appointed to de-
wise measures to prevent further deterioration of
the business. Adopted.
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tious follower Of his Master, and humble mem.
Der of the Free Baptist church at Dunn's corner.
HIS health uniformly good till some three
years since, when he was much disabled by fall,
but his intellect remained unclouded to the last.
and be was ever ready to converse upon the cur
rent topics of the day, and kept himself well in
formed upon all matters of general interest. But
he has gone-we shall no more hear his firm,
strong voice, or look upon his sivered hair or
clear cut features.
His funeral was attended on the Sabbath at the
church, where his form has so often been seen and
his voice Ct counsel and warning heard. The
pastor, Rev. j. Edgcomb preached solemn and
interesting discourse from the words, blessed
the dead which die in the Lord"
His wife. who was the daughter of Timothy
Bartlett, died if we remember rightly, some two
years since. He had q large family of whom sew
en- still survive some Of them quite aged people.
Several of his sons are well known in st. John
and Fredericton, as extensive lumbermen, and
two of them, Peter Jr., and Elbridge g., have
been members of the State Government of Maine
One daughter married the late Sheriff Currier of
IIalloweli and the other is the wife Of j. b. Swan
ton, well known farmer Of the city.
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NJ. C.. BLACKWELL,
The steam Mill Of the Messrs. Mmliken

The Steam MIL Of the Messrs. Milliken.
The workmen at the steam mill OF our fellow
citizens, c. & E. Milken, in Hallowel were yes
teiday getting ready to set the machinery at the
establishment humming. There having been
rest for several mouths since the shutting of the
river, an examination had to be made to see that
everything was in apple-pie order. The three
stories of this pleasant and convenient mill will
soon be alive with business, giving employment
to some sixty men. The mill has a capacity to
manufacture so, 900 Of small lumber per day, and
is fitted up with the most approved machinery
The whole is propelled by an engine Of three hun
dred horse power. Thre are three boilers. The
furnace is fed with saw dust and refuse stuff.
which in the old dispensation of saw mills was
thrown into the river to assist in obstructng nsvi
CATION. The monster wheel of the engine that
propels The main shafting, carrying all the ma
chinery, is l6 feet in diameter. The mill is finely
situated for business, having river front of about
half mile, with wharves where vessels may come
up and load with lumber directly from the mill
The railroad is also close by, if that method of
freighting is desired. The Messrs. Milllken are
overrun with appli ,ations from workmen seeking
employment. They have no difficulty in finding
experienced mill hands for one dollar and half
day, while most Of the workmen are paid but
one dollar.
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MT. Vernon Locals.


The old landmarks are being removed Soon
the last link uniting with the past will be sun
dered. The Oldest citizen Of our town, Peter
Dunn, ESQ., died May lSth aged few days over
81 years. He was born in Mansfield, Mass, and
was the son Of Capt. Christopher Dunn. who came
to Kennebec and settled in Belgrade in the year
1900. Capt. Dunn was twice married and was the
father Of sixteen children who grew to the age of
manhood, besides several others who died in early
childhood. The Captain was soldier of the rev
olution, fought through the war and could tell Of
the times that tried mems souls" He was an in
dustrious. worthy man, and lived to . good old
age. ESQ. Dunn, the subject Of this notice, was
from early manhood . citizen of Mt. Vernon
where he made himself an excellent farm. upon
which he died, and it is now owned by his youngest
son, who cultivates the paternal acres with indus
try and success. The Esq. was = man Of clear
and vigorous intellect, strong mind and ready
speech, always ready to say yes no, and it came
with such emphasis that there was mstaking
his meaning. His integrity no one doubted, and
his straght-forw ardness was proverbisl. He was
often placed in positions Of trust by his fellow
| townsmen, which he always filed with honor and
credit In politics he was Wing till the organ.
ization Of the Republican party, since which time
he has been in full accord with the principles Of
| that party. In theology he was a firm believer
in personal and evangelical religion, conscien-
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sidney Locals.


A lady in town, hard working woman, and an
industrious breeder OF poultry, recently met with
= sad misshap. Her husband brought into the
house probably for use and sale, 3 quantity OF IT,
toxcating liquor. 1t suddenly disappeared, and
the man suspecting his wife had hand in its de-
structon, spit his spite out on the poor woman by
slaug hterng twelve of her best hens That is
very reprehensbe conduct.
Daniel r. Smiley had a new open wagon nearly
spoiled while standing in his barn, by some party
who ought to be thoroughly ashamed Of them
selves. Between Sunday evening and Tuesday
morning, some one entered the barn, badly cut
twenty-seven of the wagon spokes, scraped and
otherwise disfgured the sides and fender of the
carriage, and damaged it to the extent Of some
SIS
The farmers generally have finished planting
The apple blossoms do not promise an abundant
harvest.
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NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Shooting Ahray,

CONCORD May %. George A. Austin, residing
in Barre, CONNIE need quarrel with his wife last
evening, She ran into the room occupied by W.
j. F.auders, son by former husband followed
by her husband Austin tried to force an en-
trance, when Flanders discharged a double bar
relied shot gun loaded with seven bullets four of
which took effect in the right arm of Mrs. Austin,
and three in the shoulders of Mr.. Austin. Mrs.
Austn's arm was amputated. She will probably
recover. No hopes are entertained of the recov
ely of Mr.. Austin. Flanders arrested.
Flanders was arraigned in the Police Court this
afternoon, and in default Of SO 800 bail was COM
mitted to jail
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-24
STATE OF MAINE.

KENNEBEC SIS Board Of County Commission
ers, April Session, 1871, he'd by adjournment Nay
22d, 1871.
On the foregoing petition, satisfactory evidence
having been received that the petitioners are re-
sponslble ard ought to be heard touching the mat
ter set forth in said petition. 1t is Ordered. that
thirty days previous notice be given, that the
County Commissioners will meet at their office, at
the Court House in Augusta, on Monday, the twen-
ty nth cay Of June next at two O'Clock p. Nj. (;
and thence proceed 10 view the route mentioned
in said petition, and immedaf ely afterwards hear
the parties ana their witnesses, and then take such
further measures in the premises as may be adjudg-
ed proper. said notice to be given by serving an
alter ted copy OF said petition and this order thereon,
upon the Clerk of the city of Augusta, and by
posting up such copies in three public places in
said city, and by publishing the same in
the Kennebec journal, public newspaper printed
in said county; that all persons and corporations
interested may attend aud be heard if they think
proper. t.f
Attest VIM. NJ. STRATTON, Clerk.
true copy OF the petition and order OF court
thereon.
tltSwA Attest: WIN. NJ. STRATTON, CLERK.
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W ASIifNGTON.
Forgery.

WASHINGTON. May %. The President re-
ceived some days ago the resignation Of j. X.
Lewis, Chief Justice of Washington territory,
and appointed successor. 1t proves, however,
10 be a forgery and Lewis is continued in office.
Report.
The question Of issuing a neutrality proclama-
ton 10 relation 10 the war between Russia and
TGlkcy has not been considered by the admins
tralion, and probably it will not be issued.
War Department.
Numerous applications are being madn to the
State Dept for isance TO procure positions in
the med zeal corps and various other branches of
Russian military service. To all such applica
tons Sec'y Esalts responds that in view Of our
neutrality obligations the department cannot rem
der any assistance of the nature indicated.
Resignation.
George H. Baker, Minister TO Russia, has re-
signed.
Hot Springs.
The President has issued an executive order re
serving Psgosa Hot Springs and one square mile
OF land surrounding them. IN Colorado, as perma-
nently public property. The springs are consid-
cred valuable for medical purposes, and the action
Is taken with a view to prevent NJ future difficult
ties concerning them, such caused so much
trouble in case of the Arkansas Hot Springs
Postal Matters.
The postal committee leave tomorrow morning
for another Southern tour.
Patent Office.
Competitive examination to fill four or five va
cances in the corps of third asst examiners in the
Patent Office. W take place next Tuesday. Thus
far seventy-hve persons have been admitted to
competition.
Interior Department.
Bids for stationary for the department of the In
terror. for the next fiscal year, will be opened to-
morrow noon.
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NOVA SCOTIA.
NJ arIne Disaster.

HALIFAX, May %. The bark Pharo of North
Sydney. IRON London, arrived here to-day and
reports that she ran into the bark Ella Vose on
Newfoundland banks on the 18th inst. She struck
her amidshiPs and while the vessels were toReth.
er, the first .fficer and five men escaped from the
Nose to the Pnaro. After the vessels separated
no'hing was seen of the Vose, which was loaded
with corn, from Baltimore for Queenstown. The
weather was foggy at the time.
Death.
Hon. Gilbert McKernna of Shelburne, member
of the Legislative Council, is dead.
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BIDDEFORD.
The Coming Man.

BIpDEFoRD, May %. Fred Smith. aged IA
and Howard, about u, both sons of well known
ciuzcns, left town to day for parts unknown
Young Smith took along with him his brothers
wallet and Sll9 to defray expenses. The police
are making dilligeut search. Herbert West, IA,
AMI Charles Bradbury, same age, disappeared
Monday, and nothing has been heard from either
boys. Tom Sawyer has had a demoralizing ef-
feet with Biddeford youths.
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In Phipsburg, 2lst inst, Capt. Abner d. Young,
aged 50 years ard months.
In Bristol. sd inst, Mary A. Woodward, aged
80 years.
In Brooks, Alb inst, Gilman Roberts, aged 90
years a soldier OF the war of lsl2.
In Sterling, Kansas, 18Th INST, Edward II. Le-
mont of Bath, aged 81.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-24
Municipal Court.
John Sullivan being drunk and disorderly was

John Sullivan being drunk and disorderly, was
yesterday sentenced to thirty days in jail.
Albert Drabin was found guilty of vagrarcy,
and sent to house OF correction for thirty days.
A. Ii. Foster plead guilty to being intox icated,
and was committed.
- John A. Matthews and f. NJ. Bowman were be-
fore the court on search and seizure process.
Bowman was found not guilty and discharged:
Matthews was found guilty and fined $50 and
cost. Paid and was discharged. He was also
found guilty of single sale of Intoxicating liquor
and fined $50 and costs, from which sentence he
appealed to the August term and recognized In
$500.
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Many of the members of the Society of Friend,
hereabouts have attended the Quarterly Meeting
of the Society, held Of Fairfield.
Orchardists in this vicinity say that the prospect
for apples is very poor, there being hardly sign
of blossoms on any of their apple trees. Tent
catterpllsrs are already quite plenty, and threat
en- to do considerable damage.
Mr.. Hiram Campbell of Farmingdale, who was
burned out last fall, is building large barn. the
dime nsions Of which are 60x45 feet.
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NJ AIRY LAND.
The Turf.

BALTIMORE, May 70. The sweep satkes race for
three. year-olds who have not won in ther two
year old form, one mile, was won by George Lor.
lizards Lucifer in 46, beating Clover Brook Di
almond, Bowies Filly, liberia, and others. The
Baltimore cup for all ages, 2 IA miles, was won
by Tim Ochiltree in hard gallop, in Ala, beating
Preston, Burgess and Bertrom.
In the free handicap race all ages, l IL lies.
was won by Skylock in 242 IL. The mile heats,
all ages, were won by Rappahelnock in LAG and
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The locomotive Fairfield" after being over
hauled and painted and Otherwise repaired at the
CopPany's shops in this city, has been placed on
Conductor Holmes train. Here's where most of
the engines and cars are placed after they leave
the repair shop to ascertain BY whether every
'1ing is all right before placing longer routes.
Mr. Holmes, and Warren, with the help Of the
eng neer and fireman, have broken in" goe
ANY engines and cars,
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EUROPE.


LONDON, May %. France will doubtless pro-
nounce overwhelmingly against President McMs.
hon at the elections, even ii the Senate gives q
majority in favor of dissolution, which is very
doubtful The refusal of the Senate to authorize
dissolution would inevitably cause McMahons
resignation.
Mcmahon has requested Don Carlos to leave
France tonight
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CONN ECIiCUI.
Court Matters.

HARTFORD, May %. In the United States
District Court to-day, John P. Tracy cx-presdent,
and James l.. Chapman, ex-cashier of the Farm
ers and Mechanics National Bank, the former
WAS indicted for making false returns to the comp
troer of the currency, and the latter with per-
jury and ENLIGHTENMENT. Both plead guilty.
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Mr.. Frank H. Beal has purchased of Mr. Pink
ham the lot on Green street, next east Of the res
Hence of Mr.. d. M. Watt, and is preparing to
err. ct thereon dwelling house for own use. Gen
B,ynton talks Of purchasing the lot on Grove
street, nex. east of II. A. Blake's, also belonging
to Mr.. Pihkham. for the purpose of building q
fine residence
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VOICE OF THE PEOPLE.

HILLsDALE, MICH, Oct. o. 1875.
r. V. PIERCE, M. ID.
had serious disease OF the lungs, and was
for a time confined to my bed and under the care
OF physician. His prescriptions did not help me.
grew worse, coughing very severely. | COM
menced taking your Medical Discovery, which
helped me greatly. | have taken several bottles
aud am restored TO good health
Yours. respectfully, JUDITH BURNETT.
vt
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drI,uDl hCrExtra spring. ~ s0sll 90.
AI-So. spring, 147ka -: cash, / Aska
sos June ! fsZ; July No. s. a. al 50
az " rejected | zzksl i7H.
July ,4I[.
OATS sa'.c: sash. sa,1c June; Is. July.
RYE-No. =, sc.
BARLEY-No. spring Is aOOc
PORK Cash, ID Goals SIX. June, IA d. !;
july, 10 IN. :
LARD cash, 925- cash; s2O-a0 2Ok. June !;
July - 30a93lk.
BULK MEA fs-Shouldsrs, 3-a e; short rib
sides, la C.; short clear rib, IA c.
WHISKEY-Western, u.
tREiGHfs-Corn to Buffalo. s. c., wheat d.,
lac. :. =
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The Governor and Council were in sess ion yes
terday, being engaged almost wholly on routine
business. The Attorney General was instructed
t, proceed al once against the Atlantic St. Law
rlnce Railroad, and the Dexter i Newport road,
for the colectiep of the State tax
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-24

Mr., Ed. Sands uLfolds the wonders of his Ste
reoptieon at the Soldiers Home, Togus. this even
Jag, and IN the chapel at the Insane Hospital to-
morrow evening. We advise ell our friends there
TO attend, and assure them that they will not be
disappointed. The exhibition is one of the finest
of tie kind shown here for years. Mr.. Sands
was obliged yesterday to omit his exhibition here.
on account OF some difficulty with the appara-
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NEW BRUINS WICK.
Destructive Fire.

ST. JOHN, May 49, Fire broke out In Lees
planning mill, Portland, this morning, destroying
it and Days blacksmith shop. Price i Shaw's car
rage factory, ond the houses owned by Thomas
Collins, james Zachary, james Stanton, Chas.
Gormely, and Thomas Gilbert. Eight other
buildings were damaged. Loss $50 900.
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VIM. Jacob, the effective Friend preacher Of
China. has returned from q preaching tour in
Massachusetts. He preached at Amesbury last
Sunday, having in his audience the celebrated
Quaker poet, John G. Whittier.
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RHODE ISLAND.
Explosion.

PROVIDENCE, May %. The boiler in the
Union steam cotton mill, at East Greenwich
Rhode Island exploded thi, morning. John
Hughes, jr, the foreman Of the mill, was Instant
y killed. =