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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-23
}Nallomell local Mems.

We learn that there was an enthusiastic tenn
perance meeting at the school house, at the Gran
tie Qusnies, on Thursday evening last, on which
occasion speeches were made by Messrs. Osgooi
and Potter of Gardiner, and Mcssrs. Clary, Heath
and Wood of the Hallowe Club. Mr.. Osgood
proceeded to orga' ize Temperance association,
ander the name Of The Granite Reform Club"
Officers were chosen as follows;
Stephen r. Estes, President.
James X. Reynolds, j. G. Cummings, Orren
Smith, vice. Presid
Frank Kittridge, Secretary and Treasurer
b. {. Harris, Chaplain.
The club starts with fifty members and under
the most favorable circumstances. Meetings are
held on Thursday evening Of each week, 10 the
school house, and all are invited to ate nd and
join in the good work.
The many friends in this city of Mr.. A. d. Bar
ker, formerly agent of the HaIlowel Cotton Man
ufactuiing Company, will be glad to learn of his
continued health and prosperity, and also that he
now occupies the responsible position Of Manager
of the Canada Cotton Manufacturing Company
located at Hochelagh, Cornwall county, Canada
n ar Montreal We believe he takes the position
n that Establishment once occupied by Gen G..
IL Nye, formerly of this city, VINO is now at the
head of large cotton manufacturing enterprise,
located at Laurel, Maryland.
The Adelphisns were greeted with favor on
Thursday evening, at llsoB Hall, IN tins city, by
a large and highly appfecatve audience, and the
entre performance commanded the interest and
attention of ALL The cordial reception thus ten
dered must have been graft, ing and eucourag ing
to the amateur performers, whose efforts to please
were so manlfesty successful.
The funeral Of the late Joseph F. Russell on
FRIDAY afternoon, at the vestry of the South Con-
gregatonal Church, in this city. was attended by a
large number of his friends and fellow citizens.
Impressive services were conducted by Rev. III.
V. Emmons and Rev. ii. F. Harding.
Our public school examinations have progressed
during the past week most satisfactorily, evincing
commendale progress by the various grades of
schnlaIs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-23
NEW YORK..
Seizure of an American Vessel.


New YORK, February %. The American
schooner Sunbeam was foIcibly seized at Port
Limon the lst of February by some forty leader
of the del eated revolutionisls of Nicaragua " no
forced Capt. kain TO take them to Bocas Bel Toro,
whence they proceeded to Coan. The captain
was on shore when they first seized the schooner
and sent an armed guard, aud although the cap
tam was nth the American consul, forced b i'm on
board with the threat of being shot, defyiDg the
United States authority.
Heavy Storm.
The heavy eastery rain storm continues The
oyster schooner Clements was lost FRIDAY fore
noon on Dead Beach near Asbuly Park. Crew
saved.
Arrested.
Engineer Pratt of the steamship Columbus has
been arrested tor smuggling 1000 cigars from
Havana.
Vessel in Distress.
A two-mssted schooner IN distress is anchored
two miles east IRON Cape llatteiss. 1t can get no
a sstance from Cape lateras. A messenger ha,
been sent to Life Saving station No. 10, which is
twelve miles from here.
Anxiety About a Steamer.
The steamer City of Hartford, which sailed
hence at z. NJ. yesterday and due at Ssybrook
at midnight last night, had not arrived there at
O'Clock tonight. 1t is thought she put into some
polt on the Sound to await the abatement of the
storm, and II is not believed that any accident has
happened.
Wandering the Streets.
The Sun says that woman giving the name of
Cushman and said To be from Bangor, Me, was
found few days ago aimlessly wandering the
streets OF Brooklyn. She was taken under the
protection of the police, who searching for her
relations in that city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-23
ANOTHER BANK ROBBERY.
The Treasurer of Dexter Savings Bank
Found Gagged and Nearly Dead.

City Marshal harrington of this city. at a late
hour last evening, received the following despatch
from the President of the Dexter Savin Bank
DEXTER, February %.
To the City Marshal of Augusta: The Treas
urer of the Dexter Savings Bank has been found
gagged and nearly dead. 1t is believed that the
Bank has been robbed. Look out for suspicious
persons on the Maine Central trains or other
roads.
A. F. BRADBURY, President.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-23
NJ AR \ LAND.
Annual Meeting.

BALTIMORE, February %. The regular annua
meeting of the National Association of Mexican
veterans, commenced to day a, the new Assembly
rooms, on Hanover street. The hall was hand
somely decorated with United State. flags and the
Coats of Arms of the States, and on the platform
in front of the Presidents seat, was a collection Of
trophies of the Mexican war, consisting of old
fnt-iock muskets, pistols, lances, etc.
The roll was called ynd over one hundred mem.
bers answered. Gen. w. II. ii. Davis of Penn
who was present. consented to be the orator aud
would tonight deliver his celebrated lecture on
the Halls Of Montezuma."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-23
MafIne Nnle..

Ship Charles II. Southland, 1898 TONS built 81
Richmond, Me, in 1867, metalled in. 1877, ant
now at New York, has been sold to a German
house for $50 900.
Ship Intrepid, 1879 tons, built at Bath in 1868
now at New York, has been cold to go under ii G
German flag.
One-third of bsique Nina Sheldon, 1872 tors
built at Waldoboro' in 1872, has been purchase
by Captain T. s. Bigley of Newport at S25 COO
the whole
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-23
CONNECTICt'I.
Heavy Rain Storm.

MERIDEN, Conn, February %. The rain, which
commenced falling Thursday noon, continues in
torrents. The flats along the haroor brook are
completely submerged. State street. Pratt street
and portion OF Main street flooded A large
number Of dwellings are flooded. Several build
ipgs of the Meriden Britannia Company are filled
with water from SIX to eight inches deep. At Mer-
den the silver plate company's factories work is
suspended on account OF the flood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-23
TEXAS,


GALVESTON, Tex February %. The News
Fort Worth special Of the Dist says that about
o'clock this afternoon Sheriff Reid of Calcassi u
parish, Louisiana, Sheriff Lindsay and his deputy,
Eddeman of Fort Worth, had in custody Doc
Shackey. charged with the murder of mail con
tractor at Lake Charles, La Shackey was arrest
ed in Parker county on requisition Of Governor
Nichols, and when within ten miles of Fort
Worth, ohackey was rescued by a party of seven
armed men. Several officers were slightly wound
ed, as also WAS one Of the rescuers. Every effort
will be made TO capture them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-23
FORT FAIRFIELD.
Railroad Matters.

Fort FAIRFIELD, February %. The railroad
employees yesterday reaid the rails of the road, re-
Gently taken mp at this place, and the cars pro-
ceeded to Caliood, after protest BY Fort Fairfield
officers. Caribou Illuminated and otherwise re-
joced on arrival of the train. Cars will now run
as usual. Matters may possibly 90 to court
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-23

Issued to citizens of Me-, for the week ending
Feb. Is, 1873 Furnished fr the journal from
the office of j. McC Perkins Il Co.. Counselors
at Law in Patent Cases and Solicitors for Patents,
Designs, Trade Marks and Labels attend to busi.
ness before all the Departments of the Cove n
ment; 5l3 Seventh Street, Washington, ID. G..
Refer TO the Postmaster of Washing ton and to the
Commissioner of Patents. Drawings and Specif-
cations of Patents, 25 cts. Copies of Patents to
show the general state of the art in any class S..
Corres nndence solicited.
l99,7lS Packing Cases VIM. Jordan, Wa
tervile. Fhsd Jan. I, 1873.
1877. stove Legs. Frank s. Berry, Mer-
GER Filed Dec. Is, 1877.
1879 ,653. Cattle Ties. Jason f. Littlefeld,
East rhorndike. Filed Dec. IL. 1877.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-23
WASHINGTON NEWS.
THE ACTION OF SOME OF THE
COMMITTEES.

WASHINGTON, February %.
SEIZURE and the Attorney General were before
the House Indian committee to-day, giving their
views IN reference to the proposed transfer of the
lndlan Bureau to the War Department. The
Secretary expressed desire to have the question
definitely settled rs soon as possible, il order that
necessary estimates may not be interfered with
lie also proposed the enactment of bill appro-
pfiating S250,000 for pactyipg the Sioux and 9TH
er hostile Indians.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-23
MISSOURI.
Tariff <ates.

ST. l. us, February y. The officers of the
Missouri Railroad are being notified by the State
| Board of Commissioners that the law fixing a
| maximum rate for passenger and freight be put
| in effect next month. The roads have been chat g.
| ing IL AMI cents Ne. The law will reduce
the rate to 3 cents on the III ain lines and cent,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-23
WOmans' Suffrage.
Weather Indications for To-day.

For New England and the Middle States
falling, followed by rising barometer, warmer
essterly winds, shifting TO westerly, stormy aDd
rainy weather, snow in the northern portion, and
gradually succeeded by clearing weather, from
the southWerd,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-23
LEWISTO


LEWISTON, February %. Marshal Laughton
arrested here to-day Amos Tar, charged with
forging order on Spaulding, Toothsker ( Co.,
Phillips. lie was taken TO Phillips this afternoon
by Deputy Sheriff Bangs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-23

The W. W. Rice engine company, from Thorn
aston, on a visit to Gardiner, paraded our streets
yesterday. healed by the Thomaston Band, max
ing a very fine appearance. They paid hand
some salute to the journal Office on passing it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-23
THE SILVER BILL,
A Report that President Hayes vii
Sign II.

NEW York, February p. A Washington dis
patch says it is reported on very high authority
that the President has changed his mind about
the silver bill, and will sign it on Monday, when
It will go to him. Orders have already been sent
private ly to all the minis to prepare at ouce to be-
gin coinage OF the silver dol ars with the utmost
force at their command. the information comes
from such source that it is entitled to credit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-23

BANGOR, February %. Psngborn, who muir
deied his wife at Milford, in 1875, and committed
TO State Prison Sept. l, 1875, died there to-day.
| he has been sick all the time of confinement
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-23
MASSACHUSETTS,.


BosToS, February y. Wsshingtou's birthday
Is more generally observed than ever before,
banks and public buildings. the State House, etc =,
being closed. A heavy rain storm from the east
prevailed all day and the streets are almost de-
serted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-23

Rev. Nathaniel Butler. d. D.. of Bangor, will
occupy the pulpit of the First Baptist church, to-
morrow. He will preach both forenoon and az
ternon. The forenoon meeting at 10 3d. and the
afternoon at go All are cordially invited to
attend. DR.. Butler will also be present at the
evening meeting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-23

tST. JOSEPH, Mo-, February %. At4 O'Clock
to-day the boiler of the Mound City Touring mill,
| 2 miles east of Bgelow, exploded with terrific
force, killing four men and fatally iniuring one
other.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-23

Mr.. McCobb, member of the House from
Boothbay, voted squarely against the propos ition
to take $50 900 for the free high schools from the
csmmon school fund. BY some mistake his vote
was not recorded in our columns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-23

A lady living in this State says she never knew
what real misery was until she commenced TO read
a continued story in the Ledger, and one Of the
papers turned up missing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-23

These nights commencing now, from the 22ud
OF February to the 2Sth, are called "steel nights,
in Sweden from their usually cutting severity.
So we may expect cold weather.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-23
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
TO rHs-
Daily Rsnufaer dournal.
PORTLAND.
Telegraph Wires Down.


PORTLAND, February %. All the wires be-
tween Portland and Boston were broken by the
weight of the and seet which fell last night,
consequently no telegraph news was received in
this city this forenoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-23

Whitmore & Clalk's Miostrels, the old and
well known minstrel organization, are to appear
at Granite Hall, on Wednesday evening next,
with grand array of talent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-23

In Brunswick, Feb. II, hr. Wired W, Varney of
Il unswck, II Miss Gecrgie C.. Smith OF Durham
Jan. ~, Mr.. Charles II, Rich of brunswick, to Miss
Eva +. Hatch of tre"pprt Jan. 28 MIR. Frank l..
Robinson OF rhom ston, TO Miss Fannie +. Atkins
al Ton slnm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-23

Notice Ut Assignee OF His Appointment.
In THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES
FOR THE DISTRICT OF MAINE.
In the matter of
Charles ii. whitehonse, In Bankruptcy.
Bankrupt.
DISTRICT OF MAINE, SIS.
At Augusta, the 18th day of Febrnary,A D. 1878
The undersigned hereby gives notice of his APP.
pointment as ssignee ofCharles ii. Whiteh ause of
Belgrade, In the County of Kennebec, and state of
Maine, within said District. VIII has been ad Judged
Bankrupt upon his own petition, by the District
Court OF said District.
EDMUND q. DOE, Assignee.
tkwfeb30 aiAmch6
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-23

Murray with his company, and Miss Kate Fish
en- who is said to excel in her character of "Ma-
zep9a." viii appear at Granite Hall, Monday
evening. Murray is always a favorte here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-23

Job lot gents neck ties with neck band for
standing collars. All colors, only soc, at the Au-
gusta Branch
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-23

Rev. j. p. Weston, d. D., will preach in the
Winthrop street Universalist church, Sunday
morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-23

Gents fancy hose, finished seams, 2jc pair. at
the Augusta Branch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-23
Bun

In Brunswick ID lie. ", Ella W simpson aged is
years months; Fee II. Oleander Roscoe Joy
aged 20 years Feb. 10 Mr.. George P. Noble aged
20 years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-23

The Governor yesterday appointed Samuel F.
Chase Judge OF the municipal court in the city of
Saco,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-23
WASHINGTON.
MashingtOn,s Hirth.DnY.

WASHINGTON, February %. Washington,
birthday was very generally observed here. AL
public buildings were closed The morning wa,
stormy, but it is now clear.
WOmans' Suffrage.
Mrs Hooker argued before the Senate com
mittee on elections to-day, advocating woman
suffrage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-23

The schools Of the city oaly kept port on Of
the dav, Yesterday, CIV ishington's birthday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-23
local ann State Mems.

Yesterday was cold, clustering, and quite diss-
greesble.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-23

Remember the largest line of ruching, neck
wear. &C.. is at the Augusta Branch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-23

Company
OFTHE
CITY Of NEW YORK, January l. 1878.
jash Capital, all paid up, 81 900 Oe0 90
surplus OF Assets, 1883 81
t3,lT3,sS3 81
ASSETS.
Cash on hand and in Banks, als34ll Ga
loans on U. and other stocks and
Bonds market value $500 1920
payable on demand, 4O2, 400 90
Loans on Bond and Mortgage ION Real
Estate worth ssul0.1 l5 00), 633 COO 90
U. ). and Stocks and Bonds owned by
the Company, lo7a,o9s 80
Real Estate owned by the Company, es9s0O 20
P'emiums due--unpaid and balances
in the hands of Agents, l4oss7 %
interest unpai (due this day ~ s3l IS
Rents due and accrued, l25Ou 10
Total Assets, $s.l73s3s 81
Reserve for Re insurance OF outstanding
risks, sss ,Oss-2l
H. serve for reported losses, unclaimed
dividend, etc, 49,, S8s CT
Reserved for contingencies, $4,000 D
Capital, lOOGO 60
Net Surplus, ses o Os
MOSES W. FARR, Agent,
Augusta and Haowe.
ii. Il, MORRELI, Gardiner.
l.. I, BoOTHBY 4 son, Wateryille.
eb20 I'll
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-02-04
a n Incorporation.
Deadwood Pioneer,

Deadwood, Pioneer,
The North Western Transportation com.
pany, in order to meet the requirments of
their now immense freighting business,
have purchased. added, and placed upon the
road one hundred of the large size, broad
gauge, Studebaker wagons and two hundred
head Of fine mules, not one of which weighs
less than sixteen hundred and fifty pounds.
Mr.. N. P. CLARK, vice-president of the
company, writes to Mr.. Hall, the agent at
this place, that all the freight now in the
warehouses will be loaded this week, and
that hereafter there will be no delays in the
shipment of freight, and that the company
is now prepared to make time contracts for
any mount. Within the last ten days over
six hundred thousand pounds of merchan-
disc and machinery has been delivered by
the teams Of this incorporation.
The route to the east via Bismarck has
more naturL features to commend it to the
travelling and shipping public than any
route to the Hills, being the shortest, smooth
est and least liable to interruptions from
storms of any entrance to the Black Hills.
About the first of March six swell bodied
concord coaches, comfortably seating twenty
one passengers each will be added.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-02-04

The indictment Of high government Of
icials by the pacified democrats of Lou.
isiana is one Of the probabilities Of the near
future. The Inter. Ocean Washington tel.
egram of Jan. 31st says:
If democratic predictions amount to any.
thing the first fruits of the pacification pol
icy will be the indictment of John Sher-
man, secretary Of the treasury, and E. w.
Stoughton, minister to Russia, in the state
courts Of Louisiana, in connection with
Wells, Anderson, ct. al. of the returning
board, for conspiracy. A democrat. sup.
posed to be in the confidence of his party
managers 10 Louisiana, announced to-day
that within thirty DAYS John Sherman
would be called upon to plead to such an
indictment. He said that Attorney Gener.
al Ogden had already in his possession
documentary evidence more than sufficient
to procure an indictment, but he did not
wish to use it until Anderson's trial. which
is now pending, was concluded.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-02-04
the ANDERSON MAJ.

New Orleans. Feb. lin the Anderson
trial to-day several witnesses testifed 10
rehesrsing the testimony which came before
the returning board in 1879. and giving
their version ofthe facts o fthat controversy,
It was testified that Anderson was present
when the Vernon parish return-were
opened and knew their condition.
james Pelliter, waiter Of the Four Sea
sons restaurant, testified that Anderson,
Wells Caasanave, Littleisld, Mccormick
and others dined there heard Little6eld
inquire of Wells, what win you do II the
denocs,,t, carry the state By 10000 major.
anyhow to the republicans. Anderson said
if the democrats received 100, 900 majority
he was obliged to give the state ia
Hayes. This witness testified substantially
the same IS before the congressional com.
mittee,
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-02-04
VEGETINE
SAFE AND SURE.

Mr.. II. r. STEVENS:
In 1872 your veRetinc was recommended to
me, and. yielding to the persuasions Of Il friend,
1 consented to try 1t. AT the time l was suffer
ing from general debility and nervous prostra-
ti0n, superinduced by overwork and irregular
habits. Its wonderful strengthening and cura.
tive properties seemed to affect my debllitated
system trOm the first dose; and under its per-
sistent use l rapidly recovered, gaining more
than usual health and good feeling. Since then
unqualified Endorsement, as being a safe, sure
and powerful agent in promoting health and re-
storing the wasted system to new life and en-
and as long as l live l never expect to find a bet
ter. Yours truly.
100 Monterey Street, Allegheny, Penn.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-02-04

Delegate Kidder has introduced q bill
into congress for the construction of q peni-
Tertiary in the territory of Dakota. Bills
calling for expenditures for the benefit Of
the territories do not generally receive
much attention from the wise law makers OF
the nation, but if any pressure can be
brought to bear which will secure the pas
sage of this act it will prove an economi-
cal measure for the tax payers of Dakota
Already the number of our criminals with
in the Detroit prison is large and
the force is each year increasing.
To maintain them is an expense from which
no return is realized by the territory except
the immunity 1t enjoys from their unlawful
operations. With a territorial prison es-
tablished within our own control the labor
Of convicts will make them self supporting,
at least, and if there is any profit to be
derived from their work it will be passed to
the credit of the territory. The expense of
constructing such a peniteutiary need not be
great. The territory is now maintaining q
sufficient number of %convicts to perform
most Of the construction work. There ex-
lists on the Jim river, in the neighborhood
of Rockport, an exhaustless store Of the
stone, which can be easily quarried and
rapidly worked into shape for building
purposes. Convict hands might perform
this work. A temporary building for their
reception might be erected In the neigh
borhood Of the quarries and the prison
proper could then be Constructed at q CON.
psrstively small expense by those who are
to be confined within its wallis. The local
ity named is a suitable place for the pso
posed penIien,iary. and as nature has done
SO much t,wards rendering available the
material there stored away, the projec, b :
comes entirely feasible
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-02-04

The Iowa legislature is considering a bill
prohibiting marriages between whites and
negroes, the penalty on the parties, and
on the person performing the ceremony or
issuing a license for such marriage, being
"a fine of from one thousand to ten thous-
and dollars, and Imprisonment in the peni-
Tertiary from one to ten years"
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-02-04

Mr.. Waddell's bill fixing the rate of COM
pensation of postmssters and putting a stop
to the trade In postage-stamps by small
spostmasters has been agreed upon by the
house pos,offce committee, and will be re-
ported to the house on the next call of the
committee. The necessity for the bill to
protect the postal revenue will nc doubt
expedite its passage.