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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-19
FoRTY.FfFTH CONGRESS.
WASHINGTON. January IS.
SENATE.

SENATE.
Bills were presented during the morning hour
as follows:
To repeal sec. 29l7 of revised statutes, fixing
standard for vinegar; referred.
revising and continuing court Of comm ission of
labams claims and for distribution of unsppro-
prlated money of the Geneva award referred to
judiciary.
Conkling presented several petitions of citizens
OF Albany, demonstrating against the passage of
the Bland silver bill; tabled.
In presenting the memorials he said they were
signed by men representing not only money and
property, but enterprise also, and they expressed
the oplnlon that the passage Of the bill will be
preJudlcal TO the honor and credit Of the govern
ment
He also presented a memorial of the ALBANY
Board OF Trade against the passage OF the Bland
bill tabled.
The Senate resumed consideration of the reso-
luton declaring the right OF government to pay
interest and principal of bonds in silver.
Merrimon of North Carolina, spoke in favor of
the resolution.
The Senate at 2.30 went into executive session,
and when the doors were re-opened adjourned to
Monday
HOUSE.
Durham, from the appropriation committee re-
ported the military academy appropriation bill,
winch appropropllates S27 ,255; made special
der for Tuesday.
Singh introduced bill extending the juris-
diction of the Southern Claims Commission; re-
ierred.
Springer from the Election committee, present.
ed majority report in regard to the contested
election case for the fourth district of California
declaring the democratic contestant, Peter ID.
Nigglnton, entitled to that seat.
Hiscock submitted mi nority report declaring
Romaldo Pacheca entitled to the seat; recommit-
ted.
Freeman presented a remoustrance from the
MON League of Philsdelphi against payment
OF United States bonds in other than gold coin
referred.
Frye of Me- from the Judiciary com, reported
a bill TO validate and confirm certain acknowledge
ments OF deeds and other instruments of writing,
under seal made in foreign countries for lands
lying IN the District of Columpia; passed.
The House at 10 went into com. of the whole.
Caldwell of Tenn. in the chair, on the private cal
endar.
The first bill on the calendar was one for the re-
Iei of W. H. Newman for property destroyed dur
ing the war at Alexandria, Va.
Jones said he opposed all that class of claims
and sent TO the clerks desk and had read letter
OF Samuel j. Tilden written during the campaign,
IN which he declared his opposition to all such
claims, and stated that If he should be elected he
would deem 1t his duty to veto any bills for pay
ment Tor losses incurred during the war.
W lthout action on the bill, the committee rose
and MIR. Hanna of Ind, called up the Senate res
olution in regard to the death OF Senator Morton,
and eulogies on the life and public services of the
dead Senator were pronounced by several sena-
tors.
The resolutions were adopted and the House at
i.3O o'clock adjourned till Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-19
GEORGIA..
Mass Meeting.

ATLANTA, January IS. An immense mass
meeting at the Capitol to- night, presided over by
Mayor Angler, demanded the repeal of the re-
sumption act and reconciliation Of greenbacks.
Speeches were made and a resolution passed that
the Georgia delegation in Congress represent
these as the views OF the constituency.
There Will be a hard money meeting Tuesday
night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-19
KENTUCKY y.
FIRE.

LOUISVILLE, January Is. Denncll, block was
damaged $4,000 by fire, including a grocery,
clothing store, and other small stores; insured.
Arrested.
A large body Of "Moonshiners' drove away 30
men, compri- ug mar shal's posse who had ar
rested six Off nders and lodged them in Jail at
Monticello and were in search OF more. The lead
er of the revenue force, Logan, was wounded,
and several horses shot. The force has been or
dered Increased, aud the "Moons liners" captured
at all hazards, The latter will resist, and are
backed by about all ,the population of Wayne
county. Serious trouble Is ant clpated
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-19
NE " JERSEY.
Arrested for Murder.

SALEM, January IS. Some eighteen months
ago, Mrs. DeilA-, house keeper for John Lloyd, a
farmer, living at Pennsville, was murdered, and
The body horribly mutated. The cncumst ances
OF the murder were MISERY until few day
ago, when certain facts were disclosed warranting
Tue ARE t OF coored man in the employ of Mr..
Lloyd. The evidence = said to be conclusive of
his guilt. The motive of the murder was to OBJ
tam morev. The prisoner will probably be tried
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-19
RuInOrs.

Wal street was alive with rumors this morning,
some of an exciting nature. 1t was reported that
d partner OF one of the members Of Stock EI-
change had ab,conded with 10000 that large
tobacco house was ia trouble, and two houses in
the grocery trade had Suspended. None of them
we've autAen icated
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-19
FOREIGN.
England.

LONDON, January Is. 1t is stated that the
steam yacht Pandora, purchased by Bennett is to
be psed for another Arctic expedition.
Hymenial.
New YORK, January Is. Madrid specials say
Don Alionzo will be married on the 23d, aud am
bassadors from England, Germany, France, Aus
tria, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden and Norway
will be pr sent, but neither Italy, Portugal nor
Russia will be represented.
Financial.
ST. PETERSBURG, January is. The budget of
the empire shows an exact balance between the
revenue aud expenditure both amounting to 600,-
1888, l25 silver roubles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-19
NEW YORK.
senator Morton's View, on Chinese I'm
migration.

NFW YORK, January IS 1t is stated that sen.
htor Motion report on Chinese immigration fay
ol- Tree admission to Chinese, ther naturalization
and Ieple~ sntatiun in Congress and Leg -iaturc-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-19
CA ADA.
Labor Troubles.

OTTAWA, January Is. A deputation of work
ingmen from Montreal arrived here to-day and
arranged for an interview with the Premier
They presented petition from workmen EN-
poyed IN the Lachine Canal Works, complaining
Ot untAr treatment at the hands of the contrac-
tors who pay them monthly with store olders and
due bills. They ask the Premier to use his inilu
ence to secure them Justice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-19
Mining Tronbles.

SAN FRANCISCO, January Is. Virginia dc>
patch states that the threatened hostiitie- AZ At
lanta and Justice mines, were stopped BY the
Miners Union, which visited both mines in a
body, ordered the miners to quit work, on disputed
ground, and di-armed and removed the hired
hghters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-19
CALIFORNIA.
Meetings Broken u

SAN Francisco, January Is. The police broke
up two meetings of workingmen last evening, but
little disturbance ensued. The militia was on
baud at the srmories, but the city has been quic.
with the above exceptions,
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sAttD.
Court Matters,

SAco, January IS. In Supreme Court, on trial
Case OTIS r. Ross against inhabitants of Ken
nebunk. Action to recover SiSj damage for aid
to pauper. Defence is that the man Ind no claim
or the iowa.
Counsel for city, in cass Fond against Biddcford.
filed motion for new trial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-19

In the House of Delegates to-day, the commit
tee on Federal Relations reported Joint resolu-
ton that our Senators and Representatives in
Congress be requested TO promote all measures
looking to the earliest practicable resumption of
specie payments, and to oppose any attempt to re
peal the resumption act. Also to oppose the Bland
silver bill and any other measure by which silver
coinage of less value than the gold standard may
be made legal tender.
The resolution was made a special order for
Thursday next.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-19
VERMONT.
Railroad Matters.

ST. JoHNsBURY, January Is. The Portland Il
Ogdensburg ltAilIOrd accident at Walcott yester-
day, Is much less serious than reported. only
persons were lnlured-none seriously The cars
were damaged but not wrecked. The track was
repaired the same evening, and trains were run
ming regularly to-day.
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FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL.
New York Money Market.
EVENING REPORT.

New York, January is. ISIS
Money loaned at 6a7 per cent. on call. Foreign
exchange weak; ASIA a4.sl]. for sixty days
and 1881 as3 "a 'iemand.
,iold opened at ;O2-- and closed at lOly..
Borrowing rates 0a4ha7 per cent. and dat, and
carrying rate 3i2i7.
Clearings Sl3,62t 100. Custom receipts, t3lI-
oOC Treasury disbursed. sll7 900 interest, t2s5.-
O01 Tor bonds.
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NORTH CAROLYN
Arrested for Murder.

NEW YORK, January Is. A. c. Secrest was ar
rested at Monroe n. C., Thursday. for the murder
of IN, wife and step child Their bodies were
found buried in the wood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-19
Legislative Notes.


The special committee on temperance had a
meeting yesterday afternoon, and heard several
parties. in opposition to the proposed anne ndment
ofthe pharmacy act,al.owng apo hecaries the right
to keep liquors for compoupdng medicines. Hon.
Joshua Nye, Col. c. A. Wing, Mr.. Wood, repre-
sentative from BefAst Martin XIII, Esq of vi
nalhayen and Rev. >. G. Sargent of Augusta ad-
dressed he committee stron. ~ again,t the meas
ure, arguing that it would open the door, AID
make licensed rup-shops of every dug store.
Physicians would sell prescriptions for snail
sum- and become parties to the rum traffic. The
following ladies' from the Augusta Temperance
| Mon appeared on the same side Mrs. G. W.
Quinby, Mrs. :. G.. Sargent Mrs. Nm. Hunt
Mrs. = ;. 81 Ooks, Mrs. White, Mrs. Haskell aud
Mrs. X nsmsn. The ladies all expressed them
selves as deeply Interested in the subject of tenn
persnce and moral refor n, aud that ii the bill is
passed it will be abused IN practice. We baye 10
room for an extended report of views presented.
The committee voted to adjourn to meet Tue d 1 y
evening, in RepreseL tItives' Hall.
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ONO.
Suicide.

CINCINNArI. January IS f. b. James, a we'll
known manufacturer of boilers and worker in cop
per- committed suicide this morning. The caust
Wa financial em barrass ment.
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W hlNCi uOOIs
AFTERNOON SESSION.

The Association assembled at , 30 p. NJ at the
Senate chamber. Mr. Wilder W. Perry Of the
Camden Herald, was introduced by the Presi-
dent and proceeded to deliver bis essay entitled,
The Growth and influence Of the Printed Page
and journalism OF which the following s au
abstract
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PENNSlLN ANA.
paptT Bag Conference

PHILADELPHIA, January Is. he Paper Bag
manufacturers conferences ended. 1t resulted
n settling the differences between Eastern and
W estern manufacturers, establishing a uniform
schedule OF prices and discounts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-19
Sad Affair.

Plymouth, January is. Mrs. Dow, who was
shot at dorchester Wednesday, accidentally. by
the discharge OF pistol in the hands OF Mrs. Jes-
seman, at late hour was gradually sinking.
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FLORIDA.
MorIissey Still Improving,

JACKSONVILLE, January IS. Moriissey is stin
slightly improving:
A later despatch says; The physicians after
CONSULTATION tonight, state there has been an im-
provement in the condition of Morrissey, and
prospect of recovery from the attack
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-19

DR.. Geo. +. Brickett Of this city, assisted by
Drs. S. c. Gordon of Portland, Scott Ill., Bolsn,
and Webster. of Augusta, removed ovarian
tumor from Miss Lucy Harrington, of Branch
Mills, weighing forty pounds. The operation last
ed about half an hour. At last accounts the pa
tent was comfortable, with fair prospects of re
covery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-19
MASSACHUSETTS,.


BosToN, January Is. Thursday at South Mar
boro, Patrick Shur, an aged man, whi,e walking
on the track Of the Boston q Albany Railroad,
was struck by TAIN and probably fatally wound
ed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-19
Ilb(sINIA.
Four BOYS Drowned,

NEW YORK, January Is. A boat containing
nine boys were swept over dam on Shines Creek
near Huntington, Virginia, yesterday, and four
were drowGed
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NEW HAMPSHIRE.


DOVER, January Is. jonathan Hanson, a very
much respected citizen of this place, committed
suicide at his home to-day. Insanity induced by
soiiening of the brain, is supposed to have been
the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-19

Among the editors in attendance at the meet
ings Of the Maine Press Association, is the veneer
able Daniel Stickney of Plesque Isle, the man
who first made the SUNRISE in Aroostook county.
lie is in splendid health, and good for twenty
years more of service in the editorial harness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-19
vi AIRY LAND.
ia lot for Senator.

Annapolis, January ls The baloting for SEN
stor to-day resulted in the election of Elk Gov
James Is. Groome, to succeed Dennis. The vote
was Gloome, 70; Steiner, rep, l. scattering, 2
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-19
Financial.
Weather Indications for To-day.

For New England and the Middle States,
warner clear or partly cloudy weather, light
southerly winds and stationary or falling barome-
ter,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-19

Mr.. 5. F. Pearson Of Portland, will speak OF
Temperance III Meonian Hall, Tomorrow after
neon, at > - o'clock, and in the evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-19

Rev. J. Mariner of Auburn will occupy the pull
pit OF the Free Baptist church tomorrow morning
on exchange with the pastor, Rev. Mr.. Penney.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-19

Rev. Mr.. lIutchins of Gardiner, will occupy the
Methodist pulpit, in this city, on Sunday, in eN-
change with the pastor.
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NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE
Daily Aennr',tt Journal,
PORTLAND.
Opposition to the Silver Bill.

UVpONlIIOH 10 INC SIINtT Dit,
PORTLAND, January Is At the meeting of the
Portland Banks, resolutions. were adopted calling
upon our representatives in Congress to oppose
the silver bill.
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Boston stock List.

isales at the Brokers' Board.i
Boston, January Is. 1878,
Eastern Railroad tIa5Is
Boston 4 Maine Railroad -a9ea.
Portland, Saco 4 Portsmouth, --absh
Boston Name Railroad Pa lO4Ialo4S
Eastern Railroad, new - abs
Maine State b's l2-all2-
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d. y. Mortland, Esq, Ct Rockland, is in town
on business before the Legislature.
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" ARLINGTON.



WASHINGTON, January Is. petition was re-
| ceyed by the House of the foreign committee,
that the shores OF the niled States shall be Zee to
| and all telegraph cables.
Nomination.
The President has sent the name of Geo. VIII
hanson of louisiana o. Collector stoms at New
DIleaLs.
Caucus.
The republican member, of the Senate met in
cuucus this morning to further consider a promo
,tlon fer change in the Office of sergeant at
arms OF the State. There was a very earnest de-
bate on the subject which developed a preponder-
alton OF strength in favor of retaining French the
present incumbent. Finally the whole subject was
referred back to committee of five members, and
tue caucus adjourned without date.
Ways and Means Committee.
The Committee on Ways and Means was in ses
sion to-day. A resolution was adopted that the
| committee will not hear delegations representing
any special interest, AS it will be impossible for
| them to spare time.
Bank Matters.
The House Committee on Banking authorized
the chairman to report a resolution giving the
committee power to send for pei sons and papers,
and otherwise make complete investigation as to
the amount OF coin in this country available for
| the purpose Of resumption.
Appropriations.
A subcommittee of the House Appropriation
Committee reported to the full committee to-day
IN favor OF transferring $4,000 from the bureau OF
engraving to be used in payment of salaries of
temporary employees ofthe treas lry department.
Railroad Matters.
The House Committee on the Pacific Railroad,
to-day, arranged to hear arguments next Friday,
and from day TO day thereafter concerning the va
rlous pending propositions for construction of
southern trans-contlnentdl line of railroad.
Mountainous CouGrmpd
The SenSte confirmed the nomination of Geo.
=. Foster, L. 5. Ma ,hal of Vermont; Augu stus
Putnam, Collector Of Customs at Mddletown Ct. !;
Calvin c. Childs, [. S. Atty for Connecticut
Also postmas'ers-Albert Davis at So. Abingdon.
Mass and D. s. smith at Rockland Mass.
Appointment.
The conte>' over the appointment OF Collector
of CuSiom- a. New Orleans, was settled to-day by
the President, who mt 10 the name of George
Williams IN. the present minister resident at Qua
temaIa. 1t Is understood that the President will
tender some important Office to Gov. Packard in a
few days.
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NEW BRUNSWICK.
Marine Disaster.
Observation-Disclosures.

ST, JoHN, January Is. PARTICULAR, Of the loss
oftho bark Morning Dew" show that she was
wrecked on Gingerbread Shoal-, w. l., Dec %.
MNsfeIInnS D,sa nnnnrnnccs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-19

A new paper has made its appearance in Bidde
ford, called the Evening Post 1t is democratic
in politics.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-19

Nh. f. n. Dillingham; of Tufts Divinity School,
will preach in the Wiathlop street church in this
city, Sunday morning and evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-19

These sudden changes are bad for colds, and
there are many people suffering with them.
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RHODE ISLAND.
An s>ault.

NewroRr, January is. Alfred smith, a
wealthy real estate man, was before the court to-
day, toi as'aaltng Mrs. Flels. The defence was
Ven! wea@ |, was proved he assaulted her in
mos. ou rtGeOD- manner.
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zoraI ann State Mems.

Diphtheria has reached China, and it is raging
here in quite a malignant form.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-19

Two mysterious disappearance are reported
John Cocmanc, trader, and Samuel Lindsey of
Portland.
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Dtfb.

In fdrmln gton, Jan. @th, kuen Francis, wife OF
James q. Childs, aged % years Dec. 18th, Thos
Wendell, Esq age / 81 years months aud days.
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Court Matters.

BUFFALO, January Is. The court martial ca 3
Of Col. { mas. f. Blunt closed To-day. The finding
of the court can only be made public from the
Wsr Department.
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Fire.

j. PROVIDENCE, January Is. No. mills at Natick,
r. l., belonging TO Sprague and futt was dam
aged lS fine tbs morning to the extent Of about
> 700.
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Advance in telegraph Rates.

There ha, been n marked advance in telegraph
rates to the west, the Western Union and Atantc
x Pacific having, tins morning, raised the tariff to
Milwaukee from 60 to 80 ct-, to Chicago from 80
to 90 els, to st. Louis from 60 10 - els. All the
towl- IN NJ ,>ouri, except 81 Lou.s are raised to
one dollar.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-19

Preaching tomorrow in the First Christian
church, on Northern Avenue, this city, at 1890
A. NJ, by the pastor, Rev. }. +. Wade.
Rev. j. W. llinds formerly of Augusta has
received and accepted cal from the Cedar Falls
society, Iowa, and commenced the duties OF his
office Dec !.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-19

The Atlantic States Nail Association ha- re.
-olyed TO cuitAil production Of mails one-haf dur
ing January, February and March, aud prices are
fixed at - 30 per keg, to take effect imme datelv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-19

WASHINGTON, January Is. petition was re-
celyed by the House of the foreign committee,
that the shores Of the United States shall be Zee to
land all telegraph cables.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-19
Duties on " 90!

The Secretary of the Tres-ir has decided that
c0uu4l>, IONS paid are not TO be added to market
value OF WOODS IN England, in fixing Irice pei
pound, on which to asses customs dute-.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-19

In one of the good cities of NJ zine, the Uni
- Society were one evening at a gathering in
the vestry of their church engaged in playing
"charsdes." The word "Nicodemus" was berg
played The several syllables were rendered, and
when they got to the whole word it was repre-
sented by man up in a tree. The thing would
have passed of all right, but a member Of an
other society (Meth-) informed them they had
got the wrong "feller" in the tree; it should be
/accheus
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Nomination.
Caucus.

The President has seat the name of Geo Wi
hanson of Louisiana, a. Collector Customs at Ne
OIleaLs.