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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-03
Summary of Religious Intelligence.

The Universalist church and society in Fair
| field are TO have a Conference meeting in that
parish, to commence Tuesday evening March 9th
and close the following Thursday evening. The
design of the meeting is to promote an increasing
personal and mutual interest in the truths OF the
| Gospel and the mission of Christianity.
The revival interest 10 the Pine street Metho-
dist church, Portland, is increasing. Fifteen per-
sons went forward to the altar seeking Christ,
| last Sunday evening.
| The revival interest at the Methodist aud Bap-
| tist churches in Lewiston continues. Powerful
meetings continue at Court St. Baptist church, in
| Auburn.
| Rev. David Allen has been engaged to supply
the pulpit for the Free Baptist church. at Bean s
corner, imiDgton, for the year. His meetings
are very well attended since he has commenced
| A Free Baptist church is established at Winnie
gance, and supplied by Mr.. Barnard from Bates
Theological School he is liked very much by the
| people and is doing good work.
At the Baptist church in Waterville, on Sunday
Rev. j. :. Dore, pastor of the Baptist church in
| North Nassalboro, baptsed four recent converts.
| The Baptist church at Pembroke, which has
| been some time without preacher has secured
| the services of Rev. Mr.. Vickery Of st. George,
| y. b., for the present.
Ten person. were received into the Methodist
| church in kngield, on probation, on Sunday,
18th ult
Herbert Blod.ett of Belfast, who for number
of years has been studying for the Catholic priest
| hood, has finished his course at Monrcs, aud has
passed the required examination. lie now awaits
| to be regularly ordained.
| Sunday School convention will be held at the
| Baptist church in Houlton, on Wednesday and
| Thursday, March II and ID.
| The Friends revival meetings continue crowd
| cd, in Lewiston.
| The Psrk street NJ. L. Sabbath School in Lew
| ston. j. X. Blanchard, Esq, superintendent has
among its members about one hundred lads and
lasses under ten years of age.
| The revival under the lsbors of the Evangelist,
| Rev. Il. A. Whittier, has been progressing with
great power in Yarmouth, The converts and in-
, Quirers are already numbered by scores. The
churches are heartily united in the work.
The South Dresden Mcthodsts will commence
another course of revival meetings this week.
| A Sunday school convention was held at Sheep
scott Bridge the past week.
The minutes of the Maine Baptist anniversaries,
for 1876 given the following summary of statistics
Whole number of churches z6l, of ordained min
listers $50, of baptisms 903, of members 1912.
The Baptists and Congregationalists of Dover,
announced social meetings at their respective
places of worship each evening this week. The in
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terest in these places is increasing, and all the
meetings have been well attended.
Thirty-two converts have joined the church Of
which Rev. j. p. Evans is pastor, 1t Ligonia,
Cape Elizabeth, during the last two weeks.
The next season of the Ellsworth Quarterly
meeting Gree Baptist will convene with the
church at West Surry, March 10th, at one O'Clock.
Mrs. Field. late of Portland, has bequesthed
one thousand dollars TO Plymouth church in that
city.
In Mercer, on the last Sabbath, thirteen were
received into the Methodist church, the fruits of
the revival last spring.
The interest in the Bowdoinham Baptist church
is increasing. DIR. Kingsbury is supplying the
church.
The revival interest at Hammond and Park
street churches in Lewiston, continues. Four
persons joined the Christian company at Ham
mond street Tuesday evening. At Bates street
Baptist church five new converts came forward
Tuesday evening. Special religious services are
being held every evening this week at Elm street
Uniyersalst church. Rev. Mr.. Munson of Show
hogan addressed the meeting Tuesday evening.
His theme was: "Our work" Rev. DR.. Qunby
has been taking part in the exercises.
The Methodists of Carmel have just raised So
for the support of the gospel.
SUNNYsIDE.-The friends of Rev. Mr.. Ward.
well Of Machias, gave him donation party on
the evening of February 10Th. The party was
largely participated in and contributions generous.
The friends of Rev. ID. Is. Randall, Methodist
pastor at Saccarappa, recently visited him for the
purpose of pounding" him, which they did with a
pound of nickels, barrel Of flour and many other
srticles-About $50 persons, parishioners and
friends of Rev. b. NJ. Edwards Of the Free Baptist
clutch Of brunswick, visited him Monday week,
and gave him sound pounding" acco riding to
the new and improved method-Quite a number
of the Pensioners and friends of Rev. o. o. Ord
way, pastor of the Baptist church, in Pennington,
called at his residence rather Unexpectedly. and
presented him with generous sum of money,
and other things, few days ago.
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Gardner Zoral Nrms.

Rev. Mr.. Dillingham;, of Tufts College. will
occupy the Universalist pulpit Sunday afternoon.
Iron rods have been joined under the cords
which span two of the piers Of the G. 6 r. bridge
and which had become somewhat weak.
S. C. Whitmore. Esq, one of our rising young
lawyers, will address the Reform club Sunday
evening in johnson hall. Mr.. J. X. Osgood, who
has Just returned from a lecuring trip in New
Jersey, will also report the great work that he
and other co-workers in the cause of temperance
have accomplished In that State.
BENJAMIN johnson was fined $50 and cost in the
Police court. Thursday afternoon for selling iu-
toxcating liquor to parties from Windsor.
Three or four fellows, who were evidently
pretty dry, stole about three quarts of alcohol
from the city force pump intended to be used 10
keep the pump fiom freezing. and got pretty
drunk Wednesday evening. They were brought
before the court Friday afternoon and fined
johnson hall was filled to overlooking Wednes-
day evening, the last night of the Masons levee,
and good entertainment was given.
Coupon Bonds" was played in an interesting
manner by the Richmond Dramatic club, and the
singing by the two qssrtettes, and the solos by
Miss Winslow and Mrs. Brown were received
with fatteiing encores. The voting on the silver
pitcher between tie Richards Light Infantry and
the G. A. r. raised considerable excitement and
when the voting closed, the Light Infantry were
ahead, their vote RAINING up TO over 1900. The
lucky number drawing the chamber set was held
by Miss Nancy Jones of Pittston. The two
lodges will realize about $500 from the enter
tainment which they propose to expcnd in fur
niture for their new hall.
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NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
TO rHE---
Daily Keanebse Soarual.
TO THE
DIDDEFORD.
a Bold Rogue.

James B. Ramsdel stole team from his employ
er, Mr.. Downing Of Kennebunk and was caught
and sent 10 Auburn jail for one year. Ramsdell
was recently discharged, and on Monday came
TO Downings offering to work for his board in
order to repay Downing for trouble aud expense.
He had been to Downing, who accepted the offer
While Mr.. Downing was in this city Wednesday,
Ramsdell, with dirk in one hand and q seven
shooter in the other, ordered Downing's son to
pass over all his fathers money in the house, and
with considerable sum and other valuables de-
camped. The police have no trail.
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WASHINGTON.
His Arrival in Washington.

WASHINGTON, March |. President-elect Hayes
and party arrived here at is this afternoon.
Gov. Hayes was received by ex Gov. Dennison,
Senator Sherman and Gen. Sherman, who escort
ed him and his family and friends from the depot
to Senator Shermans residence. There were
some two thousand spectators present, who vo-
ciferousy cheered the President-eiect.
Inauguration Day.
Arrangements are being perfected for the celc-
bration of Inauguration Day. Gen. Whpple, U.
S. A., will be chief marshal of the inaugural pro-
cession. and all United States troops and marines
now in the city, and light battery from Balti-
more have been ordered to report for parade.
The Washington Light Infantry Corps, Wash
ington Light Guard, and numerous civic socis-
ties and visiting organizations, will also take part
in the procession.
Extra Senate Session Called.
The President has just issued proclamation
converting the Senate in extra session on the 9TH
| inst, at II o'clock.
The House To-day and Yesterday.
House to-day presented marked contrast to its
condition of yesterday. Excitement has subsidized
and the galleries contain but few occupants. The
democrats seem to take the result of the presi-
dental count phiosophic ally, ,wbie the republi-
cans are of course entirely satisfied. All share
in congratulations that during an entire month
of heated contest, there has been no violence 9th
| err than that pertaining to debate.
Hayes Calls at the White House.
just as the cabinet met to-day, President-elect
Hayes, accompanied by Gen. Sherman and Gov
Dennison, called at the executive mansion, Mr.
Hayes desiring to present his respects to the
President. The distinguished party was immedi.
| ately ushered into the council chamber and all
proceeding stopped, that courtesies and formal
| tiles Of intercourse might proceed. The president
| elect was formally greeted and congratulated by
President Grant and members of the cabinet, all
Of whom, except Secretary Morrill,, were present,
and mutual expressions of happiness at the termi-
nation Of the long question that has agitated Con-
gress and the country, were exchanged.
Reception by PIesident.electH Hayes.
! An informal reception was held by the Presi-
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NEW YORK.
Hanged.

Hanged.
AUBURN, March 2. Leonard Howard alias Ed
ward Thomas, q native of Hart ford, CT, was exc
cuted this morning.
Explosion.
NEW YORK, March 2. The explosion of boil
er at Huntingdon, killed one man and fatally
wounded five others.
Severe Storm.
The easterly gale is very heavy with rain, and
| the fsg over the lower bay and At sea is quite
thick.
Reading the Papers.
All people at the ferries and in cars are anxi-
ously reading the papers and expressing their va
rous opinions on the settlement of the presidential
question.
From Louisiana.
| New Orleans special says Packard is strength
enng the barricades at the state house. All the
| shopkeepels in the lower basement have been or
dered TO vacate, and guards at the entrance are
doubled
From South Carolina.
| A Columbia, S. c., despatch to the Herald SAYS
Judge Wright (coored) was bul-dozed into
| cantng his order in harmony with Justice VIII
lard, favorable TO the Hampton government, by
his republican friends, who threatened his life.
Disgraeeful Behavior.
All Washington specials concur in accounts OF
| the disgraceful action of many members of the
, house last evening.
| Weather.
Weather cloudy, sigus of rain, wind east, dan
ger signal flying.
| Freights.
The Herald says the freight agents last night
agreed upon a uniform rate of through European
| tariff.
| Will Accept.
Senator Sherman is reported as saying last
night that he had decided to accept the secretary
| ship Of the treasury.
| Rejoicing.
There is great rejoicing among the custom
house and post office employees.
| Arrived.
The suite of Iglesas arrived here last evening
and leave for New Orleans, where they will meet
Iglesias and sail for Vera Cruz on the 10th
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Nallomell Z0ral NeWs.

There has been considerable interest manifest
cd for several months past by the religious
churches in this city. for thorough and perma.
nent work of grace, that should not only be the
means Of awakening professors Of religion to
duty, but also of calling sinners to repentance.
Union prayer meetings have been held daily from
one to two o'clock p. NJ, and on one or two even
ings each week, until the most favorable indica-
tons OF Divine favor are abundantly apparent,
and many are becoming personally interested in
the reformation work. and laboring for the spirit
ual welfare of their neishbors and associates.
Not only in our city, but throughout the State and
New England the members of all christian
churches and the public generally are uniting and
participating in this great religious awakening
with most glorious results. Reports of the relig-
papeIs are read by hundreds Of thousands in all
parts of our land, ard cannot fail Of exerting an
influence for good upon the hearts and consciences
of the people.
All voters should see that their names are on
the voting lists to-day, or they may find them
selves DISTINGUISHED when they attempt to vote on
Monday next. The aldermen will be in session,
at the city room to-day. Saturday. from ten
o'clock A. NJ. to five p NJ, for the purpose of
correcting the voting lists. No corrections can be
made after that time. All should have an inter-
est in our municipal election, and be prepared to
vote tor city officers Of their choice.
The Hayes and Wheeler flag Aoatcd gracefully
in the breeze on Friday morning in this city, on
the reception OF the news Of the final no nest
count, and declaration of the election of the re-
publican candidates for President and Vice Presi-
dent of our glorious union. Political excitement
now give place to business enterprise and national
prosperity.
People still run the risk Of weak ice on the river
rather than navigate the highways in their present
demoralized condition.
The fire in Chelsea Monday night last de-
stroyed the house of Mr.. Z. w. Wood, formerly
owned by the late James Brown, aud not the Ds-
Wis place as previously stated. Insured in the
Etna for So0O0-not enough TO cover the loss.
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OHIO.
Resignation.

COLUMBUS, March 2. When Governor Hayes
departed for Washington he left his resignation in
the governor Office to be filed on future notice.
A telegram was received from him this afternoon
TO file the resignation. 1t Is as follows:
Executive Department,
State of Ohio,
Columbus, O., Feb. %, 1877.
hereby resign the office Of Governor of Ohio,
my res gnaton to take effect the second day OF
March next.
(Signed) II. B. HAYES"
Upon receipt Of the telegram, Lieut. Gov.
Thomas l.. Young was notified of Gov. Hayes
resignation, and he at once proceeded to the ex.
ecutive department when the oath of Office as gov
ernor was admins cred to him by Chief Justice
Welch, in the presence Of the state officers and
many citizens.
Personal.
Governor Young has lett for Washington.
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The PASSPORT Sentinel has these sensible words
We learn that one rum seller is getting tired of
the business and proposes 10 abandon it. We
hope the report is true. lie has shown that he
has industry and ability sufficient to prosper in
business affairs without dealing in rum. We are
confident that he will never regret the step il he
takes it. We would much prefer 10 see all who
are engaged in the traffic abandon it voluntarily
than to see the law enforced against them. The
te importance flood is coming, and it will be very
likely to overwhelm the sellers who UNDER
take TO stand out against il. Our advice is to 90
into the ark before the food comes. Abandon
the traffic, and temp erance reform will not hurt
YOU.
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Chicago Produce Market.
EChlcago, March 2,

=
FLOuR-Extra spring, IS 5Oi7 so.
WHEAT-No. spring, l2l}sa2314 cash, l25Aa
2St. April l 2ils May No. s. 2shal &c
a.; rejected, -g5al OF
CoRN-No. mixed, y cash; April. 40.
MAY. Az.
OATs-Ns. 2, ss.a-c. cash, SC April. So.
RYE-No. 2, Sc.
BARLEY-No.2 spring, 4sar0-c.
PORK - Cash, IA IS ais So, ali year, % co.
April, IA IS; May IA 30.
L,RD-Cash, 10 O-cash; 10 S7lsal0.9O April
10 g7hall 90 May.
BULK MEATS-Shoulders, 5',a-c.; short rib
stiles, S5[a &C; short clear rib, s9,a C.
WHISkEY-Western, o..
fREIGHTS-Corn to Buffalo, 5kc.; wheat do.
4a5c.
RECEIPTS 600 -four; i)Ooo wheat; ISL, o0(
corn; $4,000 oats ~. 001 rye, 1900 barley.
corn; 10 900 oats; $1,000 barley; 3l5 rye.
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CONDENSED TELEGRAMS.

The loss by the burning of the Harding paper
mill at Franklin, Ohio, is estimated to be quar-
ter of a million dollars, and one hundred work
men are out of employment.
1t is stated that through freight contracts for
provisions contisue to be made by steam from
Chicago and other points west by way of Port
land, Boston and Philadelphia, at rates much
under the so called schedule figures.
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BANGOR.
DemOust ratiOns.

BANGOR, March 2. The announcement of
Hayes and Wheeler's election in the Wing this
morning caused lively demonstrations of JOY
among republicans Campaign banners, devices
and flags were displayed at conspicuous points in
The city, and the greatest enthusiasm was mani
tested
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Mr.. II. NJ. Hall Of this city, kindly finishes for
the information of our readers his method of start
ing celery seed Prepare your earth in box FIJI
box two-thirds full then leach W it'll boiling water
until it out the bottom let the earth cool down
to 60 degrees; then SOW your seed very thickly
sft over the earth one-quarter Of an inch of dry
earth, and then set in place until the seeds
s2rout; then place the box in a warm room,
where it will have the sun, and in twelve days
your celery is all up
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Mr.. Waiter Dockendotf, of Aroostook county,
while visiting the Centennial, witnessed the oper-
atoms Of Pierce's Well Excavator. or Anger, by
which wells were dug without the old time slow
method and drudgery. By simple machinery pro-
PEELED by two men an artesan well is bored, true
and straight, into the bowels Of the earth, until
water is reached. lie became satisfied that this
was the proper machine for digging wells.
So he has purchased the rghtfor the State, and as
will be seen by his advertisement, has town and
county right, for sale. Mr.. Dockendoff is at the
present time busy employed in putting in wells
in Augusta. The auger bores a well 20 inches in
diameter, taking everything up nice, clean aud
even as it passes through The sides are then
curbed and the well is ready for the pump. This
is all done at expense of only one dollar foot.
about ore third the ordinary cost of digging and
stoning well. There is 20 cost when there is a
failure to strike water. Several of our citizen
have awaited themselves Of this rare opportunity
to sink well, upon their premises, and
Mr.. Dockendoif has several orders on hand.
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No Brunswick boy will be without the History
OF that town, soon to be issued by Dr. Wheeler.
DIR. John d. Lincoln has these characteristic
words concerning the work
81 have examined with much pleasure, portions
of the manuscript of your History Of Brunswick.
Topsham and Harp,well. No one who has the
least interest in either town afford to do with
out it, Ii will be next to the Bible and equal to
the almanac and the newspaper in the family"
The price of the book will be So SO, to be paid
when the book is ready for delivery, which will
probably be during the present year. copy Of
the Prospectus will be sent to any upon srpli
cation, to ii. w. Wheeler, Brunswick.
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The young ladies of the Free Baptist society,
have arranged q pleasant entertainment in the
vestry of their church, on Tuesday evening Of
next week, in the interests of the sabbath school.
1t will consist Of dialogues, rectations, singing
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MASSACHUSETTS.
A Conference.

LOWELL, March 2. Bangor, Maine. capitalists
have despatched committee TO confer with the
gentlemen of this city engaged in forming new
cotton mill here, with the view of investing in
that city.
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The Ladies Christian Temperance Union will
give a supper this evening, at the Reform Club
room, for the benefit Of the club. All are invited
to come, and help along a good cause. Supper
served from to o'clock
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BRUNSWICK.


BRUNSWICK, March 2. The republicans are
manifesting their joy at the announcement of the
election of Hayes Wheeler, by ringing of bells
and firing of guns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-03

The number Of cases on the docket at the Su-
preme Judicial Court in Aroostook county, is six
hundred, of which two hundred were entered the
present term.
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RoCKLAND, March =. The house and outbuid
ings of Mrs. Irene Perry, over the South Thorn
aston line, just beyond the city, were burned las
night, in the absence of the family with cont ents
Loss about 50, 800; insured for Eve hundred.
There were five fires and alarms in thi. city
yesterday.
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February was indeed remarkable month. A
gentleman in this city, who has kept weather
record, says that the mercury did not reach point
below zero, during the entire month.
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Mr.. Douglass, the Friend preacher, will preach
tomorrow morning and evening at the Free Bap-
fist church. 1t is quite probable the revival meet
i,gs commenced this week viii be continued the
coming week.
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At the temperance meeting in Lewiston on
Thursday, e-Pres ident Pattcn Of the Gardner
Club gave an affecting account of his signing the
pledge. ale rejoced that TO night he was from
the crown of his head to the sole of his feet a
thorough cousecrated temperance man. God
help the man who breaks his resolution ard again
returns to his old associations. A few weeks
whonld have suficcd for my filling a drunkard's
grave. l was ON the point Of suicide, when the
iron clad was presented to me-"
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Huntington, Mason & Co.. have just received a
large stock of woolens, from which they make
suits to measure for $3.50. 5000 and $500.
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The bird that has occupied an illuminated 20
sition on the front of our lamp shade, since the
9TH Of November, proves to be the "cock of the
walk 4"
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WlSCASSEr.
Demon stratiOn

WiscAssET, March 2. salute of fifteen guns
was fired at noon to-day in honor of the election
Of Hayes and Wheeler.
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Boston Stock List.

Boston, March 2. 1877.
tSales at the Brokers Board.l
Ea stcrn Railroad, $aal-
Boston 4 Maine Railroad 9s1sa-
Portland. Saco & Portsmouth. 45-a4S-
Boston 4 Name Railroad, rs, l0al IL
Eastern Railroad rs 5ii4 a52-
Maine State 6's, ! lV'.al les
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Cincinnati Produce Market.

Cincinnati, March ?, 1877.
PORK $l5 25aI5 90 Clear sides, SKA 81
LARD BACON
Steam, 62ia a9 &1 shoulders, IA
Kettle, lOisaII Clear rib sides,9 a az u
BULK MEATS Clear sides. 9,,al0
Shoulders, 5i7as- WHiSkEf--l Goa
Clear rib sides, S-aSl4