Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-22
General News.

The municipal office holders in New York re-
ceive over Sll 10000 u year.
In many places in Massachusetts the women at
tend the town meetings to familarize themselves
with public affairs and the methods Of trsnsactlng
business.
The exports for Europe in the steamers from
New York last Saturday were so heavy that in
some instances, the steerage had to be utilized for
freight.
Washington waiter considers himself the
champion nspkin-folder, and challenges the world
to a competitive contest in that ant at Saratoga
next summer
Cigars are among the latest articles included in
the list of New York exports to Europe, and Ha-
vans is alarmed at the prospect Of competition
thus opened up.
The "rebel archives" cost SIS 900, and have
already saved the government several times that
amount Once let the ex-Confederate Congress
men get their hands on them and there would be
a notable conhagration.
n daughter of the late great gambler of Mona
co, married Prince Radziwill member Of one Of
the best families in Europe; and another of his
daughters is soon to be led to the altar by no.
bleman bearing one of the oldest names in
France.
correspondent of Hsrper's Mag azine sends to
'the Drawer copy Of an order received by
Broome County dentist, which says. my mouth
is three inches acrost five eight inches threw the
jaw. Sum humoky on the edge Shaped like a
boss shew, toe forrard. If you want me to be
more perticklar, shall hev to cum thar"
Mercedes, Queen of Spain, as little school girl
industrious creature. A fellow pupil writing of
her at that time, in letters printed in Serb
ner's describes her as having fine clear complex
ion pleasant features, dark gray eyes, and splendid
thick and glossy black hair. All the other little
scholars obliged to call her Madame =
Little Madame" was always most amiabe, Jolly,
and fuu-lovng.
The closing scene of the war is described with
great spirit by CORE spoDdent of the Daily News.
In house by the seaside at San Stefano, shaken
by the increasing gale that tore across the Sea of
Marmora, were busy all night long the secreta.
ries Of both diplomatic bodies, copying and ar
ranging for the signatures the treaty of peace the
result of the now concluded negotiations. All
night long Prince Tzretelef dictated the treaty to
his colleague, Chebachof who wrote and wrote
through the long hours. until the document was
finished. About o'clock the grand Duke mount
ed and rode up to the Diplomatic Chancery, where
he asked at the door, SIS it ready :" and then gal
Hoped toward the hill where the army was drawn
up. Finally carriage came whirlng out of the
village toward General lgnstieff was in it,
and when he approached he rose and said "a
have the honor to congratulate your Highness on
the signature OF peace" There was long, loud
shout. After riding between the lines, the grand
Duke halted on little emnence, whence all the
troops could be seen, and formally made the an
nouncement of the peace Il have the honor to
inform the army that, with the help of God, we
have concluded treaty of peace" Then another
shout burst forth from 20. 900 throats, rising,
swelling and dying away. After the review,
gathering his officers about i'm where the priest
stood ready for the TIE Deum, the Grand Duke
spoke briefly and emphaticay, say ing 40 an
army which Las accomplished what you have, my
friends, nothing is impossible" Then all dis.
mounted, uncovered and a solemn service was
conducted, the soldiers all kneeling. Never was
peace contluded under more impressive sur.
roundings; the two armies face to face the clear
ing storm, the waning lghtof day, the rush of The
wind, and the wash of the wave mingling
with the chant of the priests, and the responses of
the soldiers and the .f the Sea of Msrmora
swelling and falling. Across the rettIng, cbaing
waters Of the sea- the dome and slender mina cts
of st. Sophia came up sharply against the sky,
the dominant points IN the interesting silhouette
of distant Slamboul. Away to the South the
Princes Islands rose like great mounds, dark and
massive, against the distant Asisc shore and be-
hind them was hidden the English fleet. Above
and far beyoT d the white peak of Mount Olympus
unveiled for the NONE mt its ma este summit as
the rays OF the ruddy sunset were reflected from
the snow oOred flakes.