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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-08

1t will be seen by their advertisement, that our
Catholic friends are TO have another of their pop
ular excursions this time TO Dresden, where there
is a fine grove and hall. The object Of the excur-
zion is to raise funds to paint st. Mary church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-08

Martin Shayes Of Brunswick, who has been an
inmate of the Maine Insane Hospital for thirty
years, died on Sunday last, of chronic insanity,
and WAS buried in the hospital cemetery yester-
lay He was ward Of the State, and has for
several years been quite Industrious, helping in
many ways about the farm. His age was about
% years
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-08
Mortuary Record.
The following IL . list Of deaths in this city dur

Mortuary Record.
The following IL list Of deaths in this city dur
ing the month Of July:
July l. Willie F. Moody, aged years months:
'T Z, Infant child Of Frank and Juliet Arnold,
aged months. t.a fsEA fH la
8, Mrs. Fannie Pevs, aged IS yesr. !
9, Mrs. Mary, wife of Col. e.. w. Stanley,
aged - years. 10 moe, 20 days.
"l3, Martha H., daughter Of Hartwel and
Frances Clancy, aged 10 months. n
"l4, Hernan Leathers, aged 81 years. "A 4 2.
Is. Mrs. George A. Smith, aged % years.
20, Mrs. Hiram Kincaid. aged So years.
20, Franklin Prescott, aged 81 years.
20, Charles Franklin, son of Charles N. and
Lucilla Ware, aged months days.
%, Mrs. Martha A.. wife Of Newell j. Boz
ton, aged As years.
"25, Gilbert Pullen. aged rs years months.
26, Mrs. Sarah E., wife Of John Lawrence,
aged 90 years. n.
q, William Burgess, aged 76ycars7 months.
%, Thomas M. Fargo, aged rs years.
20, Mrs. Mary E, Field, aged Al years.
Total l6. ~ 's
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-08

FLOUR-Extrs spring - 7sss 50.
WHEAT-N0. spring. Is aeoo cash llka
4 lIk August e4k: Sept. l0S-: No. 3. ss-a-;
w u rejected, H-a--.
CORN-No. . mixed. t6k: cash a.; Aug. tsS
Sept AN.
Oars a7-c: sash. fexc Sept; ssx August.
RYE-No. ., Sc.
BARLEY-No.a spring, --a70c.
PORK - Cash, II le-aiS a2k. July, Is is- /,
August, 10 A..
LARD Cash $50 cash; sIo--as IS =. July
Anguss IS ABBY.
BULK MEATs-shonlders, bSss&c; short rib
sides, INA &C.; short clear rib, INA ..
WHlSkEY-Wosteru, o..
tRElGHTS-Corn TO Buffalo. Sci wheat DO.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-08
NEW JERSEY.
Railroad Matters.

JERSEY CITY. August7. The passenger train
on the Lehigb & Susquehanna branches Of the
central rsilroad on the New Jersey coming to-
ward Scranton, last night, was stoned at Parsons
station. and lady passenger fatally injured. The
train Was subsequently thrown from the track.
1t is again stated that is fred upon near Dodge.
town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-08

Cincinnati Produce MARKET.
Cincinnati Asssst :. ls71.
PORK ala OoAOo 90 Clear sides, n-1h
LARn~ BACON
steam, - IN Ssoeoons
BULK nEATs- CleAs sidss, ee6
nhOuidsrs, sk0- VHNkEH- val "
Clesr rio sides. e-ssS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-08

We are informed that several important changes
are to be made in the Catholic mission il this vi
Unity. The parish of Augusta which for many
years has consisted Of Augusta, Hallowel, Gardi-
lcr and Togus Soldiers Home) is to be divided
Augusta and Hallowell to form one parish. with
Rev. Daniel Murphy, formerly Of keene, n. ii ),
IS psser; while Rev. Il. Wissel, o. s. B., now in
charge Of the entire parish, is to remove to Gar;
timer. where be will assume the pastorshp Of the
church there, and in addition will attend to large
mission 10 surrounding towns, including Read.
teld. Winthrop, Richmond, Togus and other
places. His removal from this city will be deeply
regretted by his Pensioners, for be is liked very
much, and during his administration has done
great good for the church and people. His sue
cessor is well known throughout the diocese as an
energetic and sincere priest, we'll qualified to take
charge of this parish under the new order Of
things. The change is to take effect on the 18th
Of the present month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-08

Portland has just closed up its entire contrbu-
lions for the St. John sufferers The cash contri-
buttons amour. to upwards of sl2 600, while there
was something over $4,000 worth of goods sent,
making in all nearly al6 900 contributed by the
citizens
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-08
BANGOR.


BANGOR, August I. Patrick Murray, aged 50
years, belonging in this city, deck hand on the
steamer Katahdin. fell overheard at Hampden this
morning and was drowned. He leaves q wife and
three children. The body has not yet been re-
covered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-08
FAR INGTON.
RaSe Rail.

FARMINGToN, August. An exciting game Of
base ball was played here to day, between the
Athletics Of Weld, and the first nine Of Farming.
ton. The Pennington boys won, seventeen to
seven.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-08

One of Chickering's Grand Pianos has Just been
purchased and placed 10 the chapel of the Insane
Hospital. It's tone and elegance can scarcely be
surpassed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-08

In the Supreme judicial Court, at the Court
House, yesterday, Mr.. Augustine Simmons of
Fairfield, was admitted to practice law in the
courts Of this State. Mr.. Simmons is a graduate
of Bates College class of "a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-08

The Mt. Vernon High School will begin its fall
term the first week Of September The we'll
known and talented Principal, Mr.. L. o. Green
leaf, will again have charge Of the school
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-08
ALABAM A.
ElecliOu.

SELMA, August 7. The democrats carried Dali
las county yesterday, by 800 majority. In the
presidential election the county gave the republi-
more than four thousand majority. Yesterday's
election was the most quetest and peacsble ever
known.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-08
Shooting ARRAY.
ILLINOIS.
Grasshoppers.

CHICAGO, August I. Prof Riley of entomolo-
gicsl commission says wet weather has destroyed
the grasshoppers Little danger from the fall
the Black Hills
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-08

1t Is expected that the young men Of the State
Normal School at Castine will have the benefit of
military drill next term. The State will probably
furnish rifles
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-08
.Attempted Suicide,
MASSACHUSETTS,.
Suicide.

NEwBURrPoRr. August T. James II. Mitchell
a shoemaker, forty years old, committed suicide
with laudanum, Monday night. Cause "Rum. 3"
He leaves wife and child.
Benjamin West of Salem, Mass, hung him
self in the lunatlc asylum, to-day, in Westchester
county.
Drowned.
Boston, August 7. Patrick O'Brien, four years
old, was drowned this afternoon At Lawrence.
Flood.
A break in the water pipe on Broadway, Law
renee, this afternoon. uprooted pavements and
flooded The cellars OF stores in vicinity.
Court Matters.
GREENFIELD August I. DIR. Orlando Fiske Of
Shelburne. President ofthe Franklin County Ag-
ricultural Society, and prominent citizen, who
has been Cd trial before the trial justice for two
days, for burning barn, was acquitted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-08
InvestigatiOn.
M ARYLAND.
Railroad Matters.

est in the Queen Anne and Kent railroad WAS pur-
chased yesterday by the Philadelphia, Whining
ton and Baltimore r. X. Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-08
Weather Indications for To-day.

For New England and the Middle States,
stationary or rising barometer. northeast to south
east winds, stationary or higher temperature, and
partly cloudy aud rainy, followed BY clear weather.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-08

The republicans of Gorhsm have again unani.
mously nominated Hon. Frederic Robe as their
candidate for representatve to the legislature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-08
UTAH.
The SurveyOrship.

veyor general of Utah, who some time ago WAS
suspended BY the secretary Of the interior. leaves
for home to morrow feeling satisfied that his case
will be favorsby considered by the President and
cabinet, and he will be reinstated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-08

The annual convention of the Episcopal church
in the diocese Of Maine, convenes in St. Luke S
cathedral. in Portland, the first Tuesday in Sep
TENDER.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-08

Geo. ii. Cross had 3 brick fall upon his head,
from three-story building, the other day, which
stunned him temporarily, and cut quite q cash,
but he was all right yesterday. lie doesn't mind
q brick in the hat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-08

The Machias Republican says that Simpson OF
the Belfast Journal "has more sense than all the
democratic editors 10 the State put together"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-08

Arrived yester day. schooner George W. Whist
ter, jr., Capt ]. Burgess; also schooner. William
Tce, Capt. Tice, from New York. with coal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-08
Aoral AMI State Nems.

A brother Of Hon. Isaac Reed of waldoboro
is at the Insane Hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-08
PENNSYLVANIA.
Excitement.

SHENANDOAH, August. There was some ex-
element here last night by q large number Of
men marching through the streets headed BY
drums, &C. They were dispersed by the author.
ities, who arrested forty seven. 1t il believed
most of the strikers Of this region will resume
work before next month.
Investigation.
The committee appointed to investl.a:c u, -
ton of Collector Tton at Philadelphia in remov-
ing the inspector at Chester, Pa, have reported
that the change was not warranted, as there 10 no
proof that the inspector at Chester was not doing
his whole duty.
Court Matters.
MAUCH CHUNK, August Judge Dreher has
granted new trial in the case of O'Donnell, q
Mollie Mcguire, convicted of murder, in killing
Morgan Powell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-08
CANADA.
GrasshOppers.

OTTAWA. August I. The grasshoppen almost
to plague in Augusta township. They are SO
numerous that the farmers are cutting the fields
of oats in order to save them to feed the animals
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-08
Mrs. DaIl's Sermon.

Mrs. Dalps Sermon.
Mrs. c. II. Dali of Boston, preached an excel
lent sermon at Christ church in this city last Sun
day, from Proverbs 10, l5 The way Of the
transgressor is hard" and Tim. 2. 3 Thou
therefore endure hardness as good soldier OF
Jesus Christ"
Hardness as a punishment and hardness as a
discipline were contrasted. Life Is hard to the
trsnsgressor, because
LIST, God is against him the law within and the
law without;
"a, The feeling of society is against him;
Sd, The indirect pressure of church and state is
against him.
4th. The nature of his own deeds creates OBJ
staclss.
But why should the way of the righteous man
be hard We all know life TO be hard, few of US
realize God meant it to be so. This hardness is .
challenge the soul responds to. Neither death,
sorrow. loss, makes the hardship of life. but
frnRess contest our will AZ sinst Gods will.
Whist is the remedy To seek success where
il is sure. The true business of life Is to seek God
that we may grow more and more ike him, and
we are TO seek until we find, until we satisfied
to have his will done, aud not our own. He denies
strange thugs. 1t is not always right TO wish to
do good. Some one else Is to do 1t.
The ha dship Of to-day-is 1t the want OF work Z
No. Always work, but perhaps not for wages.
The man vino could face hundred battles, died
lately by his own hand, because be could not get
work. That was his mistake. There 10 always
work. He should have applied himself to it with
out wages, and God should be his paymas,er.
With the complete success Of this life-work, moth
ing need ever in erfere, for the success is in the
steady trying, not in the attainment. Even sick
ness helps, not binders; is a rest or change for
our point Of view. A fresh power gushes into the
soul every time we cay "God meant it to be hard,
Hardship is neither mistake nor an accident
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-08

The foregoing are the delegates from Wilton to
the Republican State Convention Dr. j. X.
Eaton, Chas. J. Talbot, Geo X. Fernsll, n. G.
Bean. ,.f. a..e..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-08

"Children's Day" at the Richmond csmpmeet-
ing will occur on Friday, August oath. The
Maine Central Railroad has fixed upon the follow
ing low rates for the round trip, to children under
hf,een years of age; skowhegsn, Pishon's Ferry
somerset Mills, IS cents; Fairfield, Waterv ille'
Winslow, 90 cents; Vsssalboro' and Riverside, so
ats; Augusta. Hsllowell and Gardiner, Is cents
south Gardiner and Richmond, Is cents; Bow
ioinham, rs cents; Topsham and Brunswick, 80
tPpts; Bath as cent?,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-08
CON N EC'rICUI.
FIRE.

Fire.
HARTFORD, August 7. The oil works at New
town Creek, Greenpolnt, were partially burned
last night. Loss 100000. These were known
as the Stokes Oil Works, and have been the sub
ject Of much litigation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-08
FINANCIAL 4 COMMERCIAL.
New York Money Market.
EVENING RlPoEr.

New York. August !. lsH.
sign exchange advanced to is6n ior bankers' long
and <ssk All for 1enand Gold opened ~ i0oN
and closed ~ lvoA. Losna ikAIsv per cent.
Customs receipIs, ESQ., o0C. Treasury dtsburssd
eiA7 4nteress ts50.o0o tori bonds. and -.o TOR
oliver.
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WASHINGTON.
Investigation.

WARRINGTON, August 7. Secretary Schurz
finds he has not authority to investigate the Ma
tions Charitable Institutions, and the President
will recommend Congress to bring such institu-
tons under his direct supervision for the correc-
ton of abuse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-08
n lSSOURl.
Suit.

| Sr. LOUIS August Z. The case Of the United
States against Mckee is set for the 80 Monday in
September. 1t is understood that similar suits
will be brought against other parties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-08

The family Of T. b. Perkins, Esq, have green
corn from their garden in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-08
RHODE ISLAND.
Printing Cloths.

PROVIDENCE, August 7. The printing cloths
market Is dull and slightly easier, but the prices
are nominaily unchanged.
killed.
John Murphy was killed in the yard of the
Mansion House, at Long Branch, to-day, by 3
gang of rufians. Seven arrests were made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-08

Pennington Locals.
Over two hundred citizens joined the excursion
to Portland and the islands last week. The train
-, -. :,.:,.
=. -.
was Out aoou' n'e vi siN 'uous"no years aso
thft Adam and Eve were wandering about in the
beautiful garden of Eden. clothed in nothing but
IL. -. =, a., Ia -
go. ,,,a -. ,h.t ,;.... -. 49,. a.. d., 50
N'u'' my ~ '""' 'ne ""'e wv" 'A@ N'e'''' "a
the present day. Eve must have gone well nigh
crazed with the appearance OF some OF the fashion
ably dressed ladies' with whom she had happened
to meet, not because OF their unbecomingness
however, but OF the great contrast In material
color and style OF their wearing apparel as com
pared with her OVID. During all these years OF
advancement In the occupations OF mankind,
dress-maklns has not been forgot'en' ana all who
follow this trade have no want Of patronage II
ihey are skilled wotkmeh' anu give sa'slsclion
n .ne ilnpiosemeu' ~, .ne nex. A s.oaS ,si.
years snah pe ss krea ct ~ sue
ufesseo III Tue hs'gh' ol iasuloh a. .ha' isr us
lant Pef'oo ~ouia DC Pfouisy iof Us " oenoiu
WV
AT the caucus heid SATURDAY afternoon ior the
CHOOSING Oh ue!esaes 10 stcnu the repunh.san
State convention NJ augusta 1nuTsuay, august y,
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The Mexican Border.

SAN ANTONIO, August Lieut.. Bullis hss re-
turned with five re-captured American horses.
Lerdestass' forces under Valdez, st Eagle Pass.
have been entirely broken up. Col. Schoheld.
with two hundred soldiers. under instructions
from the U. y. Marshal, captured forty-two 6lli-
busters, half of whom are Americans. Valdes
aed. This winds up the Lerdo movement On the
Rio Grande.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-08
Republican Caucus.

A caucus Of the republicans of this city was
held at the Common Council room. last evening,
for the purpose Of choosing delegates to the State
Convention. Charles Hewins, Esq, was chosen
chairman. and H. F. Blanchard. Esq, Secretary.
The following delegates were unanimously elect
Cd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-08
EnGlanh,

At the conservative denomination ct HatAsla,
Yesterday, Lord Salisbury made the following
reference to the governments foreign policy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-08
OHIO.
Fire.

Fire.
CINCINNATI, August Longley's printing es-
Enlistment at Fosters, was burned to-day. Loss
$4,000.
Shooting ARRAY.
The Commercial special reports q shooting af-
fair in Hopewell, Greenup county. Ky, yesterday
p. NJ, between David Floyd and his two sons,
and Dick Floyd, aged 81, on one side, and Joseph
A. Martin and two sons on the other. An Of the
Floyds were fatally shot.
The national association of iron and steel work.
ers met here to-day. There we're $50 member,
present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-08
Arrived.

Col. Wellesley arrived Sunday, and had an in
terview with Beaconsfeld and Derby. The News
despatch from Biels say the only object Of his vis
it Is to explain the grou ndlessness OF the charges
of atrocities made against the Russian troops.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-08
FOREIGN.
Military Matters.

LONDON, August 7. The STANDARD denies the
Times statement that 5000 additional troops are
ordered to the Mediterranean.
The first reinforcement for Cuba Of 1000 men
leave August 18th.
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BASEBALL.

THE BosToNs AGAIN DEFEAT THE HARTFoRps.
About SIX hundred persons wcre assembled at
the Union Grounds yesterday AFTERNOON, to witness
the seventh game of the pionship series between
the Bostons and Hartfords. In this game the Hart
lords outbated the visitors, but their base hits were
scattered too much, in addition to poor judgment in
base running. TO be OF any effect The home club as
usual, went to the bat frst and easily disposed
OF IN one. two, three order. Wright led Off for the
Bostons but retired at FIRST base from Burdock TO
Start Leonard followed with pretty hit aud stole to
second, where ne lett, as the next two strikers
retired In succession. The first run was not
scored until the fourth inning, although two
pretty attempts were made in the second ana third
innings by York and Burdock. In the fourth inning
V'Rourke scored the first error by Carey
anu sale hit by Sutton CASSIDY led or in the 9th
inning with u three base hit anu Harbdge followed
with pretty single baser light field sending Cas-
sidy home and giving the Harords their rst only
earned run OF the game. Both clubs made base
hits IN the sixth InnJng, but there tudg-
ment used oy the Hartfords they failed when
they should have done base hit, force hit and
three base hit, gave the Bostons one run
which again put them In the lead In the
seventh inning the Bcsions added another run
their score through an error by Carey and safe hits
by Schafcr and Srcwn. In the eighth inning tho
BostonS scored TWO more runs two sale hits aud
error by Ferguson. lie WAS given to Ferguson
the ninth nnlDg after two men were ont, which
tho means of ms Hartlords getting two runs York
Cassidy followed with sale hits and Ferguson and
York scored on Cassidy's hit. Following Is the
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-08-09
BROOKLYN sCHUETzENFEsT.

Tho Brooklyn Schuetzcn Corps, Captain Doschsr,
commenced their twentieth annual festival at Myrtle
Avenue Park yesterday. The corps, arriving At the
park at two O'Clock, had as their guests tho Brooklyn
a. d. schuetzen Corps, the separate troop RngoId
Horse Guards, Fifth brigade, second division. N G. 8.
N. X and a large delegation from the New York
schuolzen Corps Dinner was served at three O'Clock
and speeches made. Shooting commenced at four
O'CLOCK ana ended at seven la the evening the crowd
Increased and dancing was kept up untll late hour
Az the ring targets out OF possible 49, the follow
ine are tho pest scores -william Klein, New York
schueAcn Corps, 81; William Hahn, Now York
schuetzen Corps, 67 Q. g. Zctar, Zctiar club, New
YORK, 90; Y. Fcnning, Zetiar Cub, So: John Rcu,
New YORK Schuetzen Corps, Gl; Captain G. Aery, New
lorx schuetzen Corps, ca p GildcrsIccvc, no club
os the result 1T the circular field targets viii
known until night In eagle shooting tho parts
were shot away as foliows:-T Schmidt, right crown ;
W. hopke. left crown; Carsten Stechl, rlghi head.
inc lett hcad was Hooked on by accidsnt and the
money goes 10 tho club treasury louis Kieiniclder,
sceptrsi Henry Moller, globe Charles Nickernick,
lett fore lsg shooting will again tins morn
ing at eight O'clock COMMITTEES of Arrangements
Mcssrs Doschcr. Dicdcrick, Paulscn, Posbcry and
kugeler shooting Maslcrs-H. hulicr and q. Badei-
mann.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-08-09
YACHTING NOTES.

The yachts Vesta NY YC., Mr. Mills and Fleet
wing, Mr. George A. Osgood, anchor on the
HERALD telegraph station at whtcstone
stcam yacht Lurline, N.Y.YC, Mr. Phillips
phGnix, IRON New York Tor New London. and tho
soop Myra, AVG, MAJOR Urich, from Glen Cove,
passed through He'll Gate yesterday.
The long ioresail OF the Canadian yacht Countess
Duncrin wss sold at stapleton, by Sheriff Brown
yesterday. 10 satisfy claim Tor storage Mr. Horn
layer. for S. Mr. Hornfsycr is the owner of one
fifteen hundred dollar share In tho yacht, and Of
her sais, valued at $780, both purchased at sherirs
sale for $l2 50.
General Benjamin r. Buffers yacht America sailed
from Halifax yesterday Tor Bay Chaeurs
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-08-09
SOLDIER LETTER CARRIERS.

In reply 10 the application OF Postmaster James, on
the 4th inst to the r. stmastcr General for authority
pay those carriers and their substitutes for the limo
they absent duty with their regiments Of the
National Guard during the last STRIKE tho following
letter was received yesterday
Posr OFFICE DEPARTMENT,
WASHINGTON, ID. e., August q, 1871
SiR-Your lei ter OF the 18th inst. 10 received. You
are hereby authorized TO pay the carriers tseven)
IN your letter their salaries for time they
were absent win their regiments on account OF tho
Itc riots and to pay their substitutes for the same
time at rate OF $685. less 1--WE per cent year, as
you advise Very respectfully,
jsNES IT, MARI,
Acting FIRST Assistant Postmaster General.
Hon. THOMAS l.. JAMES, Postmaster, New YORK.