Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-12-11
GREAT FLOOD IN THE SOUTH.

CONCORD, December TO- One of the heaviest
rain storms Of the season has prevailed all day,
aud still continues. Should it not abate soon
river freshet is probable.
MILFORD, December TO- The heaviest rain
storm of the season set in this morning. aud has
ragged oil day. The ground being frozen the wa
ter all finds its way into the river, which has risen
IL inches in one hour. 1t is edcted that il i'll
reach higher point than it did 10 the great fresh
ct 10 1869. The manufacturers ON the river are
watching snxously for cessation of the rain.
BRATTLEBoRo', VT, December 10. One of the
severest storms since the even,fu flood of 1869
has prevailed here since Monday morning, when
it began with snow, continuing until Z. M. Ii
then changed 10 powerful rain, which still con-
tinues with undated fury. The MILESTONE, at
tue lower end OF the village, has rapidly risen,
til now the water Is nearly high ever seen in
his stream. Most of the inhabitants of that Sec
ton have been removed In boats, with portions OF
their personal effects, to places of safety.
Notwithstanding the rain, hundreds OF people
are out on the streets watching the rising stream,
which will be remembered as having caused the
loss OF several lives aud large amount of proper
~ ten years ago.
AT the present time it is impossible to estimate
the damage. large three story building stu
sted at the lower end of Main street. occupied by
the Estv Guard As an srmory, and the Fuller bat
terry. with others, has fallen into The stream, and
is = total wreck. No lives are thought to have
been lost, though i, fell without warning.
The Connecticut is also rising rapidly.
At White River Junction the first snow stOr 10
OF any importance occurred Monday, about five
inches falling. A severe rain storm set IN at six
o'clock this morning. and mas continued till this
hour, 10 L. Nj y and but little snow remains to-
night. strong southeast wind prevails.
PROVIDENCE, X. l., December 10. south
east gale OF uncommon severity, with = heavy
rain, prevailed this afternoon, with the highest
tide OF the season this evening. The gale abaed
just IN time to prevent = serious overflow of the
docks. large building on Carpenter street, for
merly Huntoon's cigar factory, blocked up for re-
moval, was wrecked by the wind.
NORTHAMPTON, December 10. Snow fell for
twelve hours Monday. 1t began raining at dark
Monday. and still continues. The fatal Mill Riv-
er IS higher than was ever known, not excepting
the great flood. The water is flowing into the
Maple stree district, Northampton, which will
II cd fifty houses. Immense damage will be done
Dy lse Of three inches. The Northampton dixie
Is threatened. The water has backed into many
houses aud factory cellars. The Northampton 4
New Haven kailroad track is ell washed away
Sovth OF the town, AMI travel is suspended.
The Welshend iron bridge in Northampton il
swept away, aud three other bridges in lmmi-
neut danger. There are reports Of great damage
up the river.
RICHMOND, Va, December 10. telegram
from Lyuchburg reports heavy rains, and that the
James River has risen feet, and is still rising.
The North River nj Lexington has risen ieet
and still rising 1t WAS raining heavily there this
afternoon.
A heavy rain prevailed here last night, and up
to Z. Nj. to-day, and = serlons flood in the James
River is probable.