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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-04
RHODE ISLAND.


NEWPORT, September, 3. Admiral Englefeld
and officers from the British man of war we're en-
tertained this evening BY Commodore Baldwin of
the U. s. Navy. A large and dsting ushed com
psny Of guests were present, including the Eng.
lish and French ministers.
Aid for the Sufferers.
PROVIDENCE, September 3. Liberal crotribu-
tons for the yellow fever sufferers have been Sc
cured to-day by committees Of the board Of trade
Y. NJ. G. Association n ssions and others.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-04

FINANCIAL 4 COMMERCIAL.
New York Money Market.
EVENING REPORT.

New York. September 8, 1878,
Money loaned at 1sa2 On call. and closed at -
per cent.
Sterling 4s3 as3S tor 90 days, 4s7Iass- for
demand.
Gold opened at 1909 and closed at lOOk
Carrying rates, 2aAs per cent. Borrowing rates
Iah.
Clearngs, = 5es ooo. Custom receipts, tss2 0os,
Treasury disbursed 900 Oh interest, s7l,OoO for
bonds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-04
PENNSYLVANIA.
Fatal Accident.

PITTsBURG, September 3. While gang were
at work IN Exeter colliery this forenoon, several
stantly, and slightly ipjuring two others.
Fire.
Frost & Sons tannery at Mount Union, burned
to-day. Loss, $25 900.
Annual Meeting.
The second annual meeting of the Pittsburg
Exposition, under the new management, was
opened to-day under favorable auspices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-04

10 the case OF State vs.. Leroy Graves, the fine
OF $40 WAS RENTED, and the costs. about $50,
we're paid to the county, before mol pros was
entered. Our former item may have given q
wrong impression.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-04

Hon. f. w. Woodbury. Of Bethel. is doing val
isnt service for the cause of "honest money In
oxford County. speaking nearly every evening to
large and appreciative audiences
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-04
CITY OF
Sept. 3, 1873.

The .ympathies of the people of our city have
been again awakened by the appeal for help which
is made to the country BY those communities of
the South in which the YELLOW Fepsr Plague is
daily raging so fercely and fatally. 1t is de.ira-
BILE that money be promptly contributed towards
the relief of the sick and suffering by the people
of Augusta in such sums as their means will war
rant.
The undersigned will gladly forward such sums
as may be placed in his hands. to such city or
cities as the contributors shall Indicate.
CHAS. E. NASH, MAYOR.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-04
POLITICAL.
Nomination.

READING, September 8. Hester Clymer was
Unanimously nom mated for his fourth term in
Congress. by the democratic county Convention.
FoRr MONROE, September 8. The republican
convention OF the second district to-day nominal.
gress. w.
Inc convention also passed resolution endors-
OF Sec'y Sherman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-04

Weather.

New ORLEANS, September 8. The weather is
cloudy, with tAunder and light showers.
Bilious Fever.
special from Osyks, Miss, says we have ten
or fifteen cases of bilious fever but not yellow fe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-04
The Plague-Stricken South.

CAIRO, H.. September 8. A telegram from
Hickman, KY, reports fifty odd persons sick and
ten or twelve deaths, from what is ppos ed to be
yellow fever. There are none here vet.
MEMPHIS September 8. Only Two physician.
had made reports up TO noon, reporting Is cases
Undertakers report 81 fever inteiments I'D to
noon -Four doctors from Charleston have ariiv-
ed here.
GRENADA, Sepkmber 3. Four new coses and 3
deaths since last report.
DIR. Wallace, practcing chiefly among negroe.
says II Is the easiest ed fever he has ever
seen on the colored people, and he has not lost a
single case.
Another despatch says six deaths-three White
and three colored; eight cases yesterday.
New ORLEANS, September 8. New cases of
yellow fever, 327; deaths, SO.
The Howsrds report large increase of fever
among the negroes, and 24S applications for re-
let yesterday. The Peabody relief association is
getting well under way. Yesterday they filed
1900 acquisitions for rations.
The Young Mems Christian Association reliet
committee are doing noble work. day they
nave attended To the wants of sol fever patients
aud yesterday in response 10 the request of the
Peabody Association, issued 81 requistions for rs-
tons.
The weekly mortuary report. ending Saturday
afternoon, shows 500 deaths-Ill from vsIIow ~
yer, including 20 colored
NEW YORK, September 2. Specials report in
view Of the inability of undertakers to bury peo-
pie as fast as they die in Memphis, the citizens
committee has organized burial force of forty
men with wagons.
Mayor Flippen has asked the President to sta
ton two companies Of troops in the vicinity of
the city TO maintain order.
John Dallen has been arrested, charged with
swindling the relief committee by drawing rations
and selling them.
The Howards gave ten thousand dollars TO the
Peabody subsistence association, yesterday morn
ing.
Tolling of church bells has ceased, and the
streets muffled with sawdust.
At Grenada the disease ID verv complicated.
Patients left by the doctors in fair way of recoy-
cry, are found dying in less than six hours after
ward
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-04
M EXICO.
DENIAL.

CRY OF MEXICO, August 26. The reports of
revelations in Mexico, published in Texas papers,
are untrue. The country was never freer from
anarchy. and no President 20 universally popular
or strong - Diaz.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-04

horse belonging to q farmer. ran away near
the Western Avenue House yesterday forenoon,
and tipped over the wagon, damaging 1t slightly.
The farmer was uniuured
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-04

We learn that an accident took place to young
man while out cunning Monday in the rear of the
State House, from the premature discharge of a
gun-particslArs of which we have not been able
to learn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-04

W. +. Potter's trotting stallion "Inde pendenc
has left the State for conquests. This horse
should be permanently located in Maine, but it is
intima,ed that he is wanted elsewhere and may
possibly be sod unless some entetpusing party
shall see 6t to keep him in this State. News of
bis next II ial will be eagerly awaited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-04

Most of the members of the new boat club III
this city practice every day. They expect to have
their new boat arrive before long.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-04

The college students in the city will nave to re-
turn to their labors again soon. Some of them
have already gone back. There will be four stu
dents from this city who enter Bowdoiu next term
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-04
Weather Indications Tor To-day.

For New England and the Middle States
partly cloudy weather, occasional rains, winds
mostly easterly, stationary temperature, station
sry or higher pressure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-04

Mr.. Dearborn has opened barber shop in the
store on Water street formerly occupied fruit
stand by Mr.. Selbing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-04

The republicans of Clinton have nominated
William G. Foster candidate for represc NATIVE to
the legislature. for the district composed Of Gin
ton, Benton and Wipslow,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-04

The duster has been resorted to again and ham.
mock, are once more swinging in the breeze.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-04

Tue Friends Quarterly meeting will be held in
Manchester, Sept. eth and Sth. All are invited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-04

The gravel beds in the river shew plainly now at
low tide. The water is quite low.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-04

Tue Governor went to Belfast yesterday to at
t. nd the funeral Of Judge Dickeison.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-04

Railroad Matters,

Railroad Matters,
OTTAWA, September 8. Regular tfsius have
commenced running on the Montreal, Ottawa and
Occidental Railroad to-day, under government
management.
Failure.
MONTREAL, September 8. Frederick Gerikim.
proprietor OF the St. Lawrence Hall Hotel, has
failed; liabilities, 1896, 900. His secured claims
amount to 1915, 900. The difficulties arise from
speculation in real estate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-04

Mt. Vernon correspondent writes ;-"Gen.
Hall and II. NJ. Heath spoke at Mt. Vernon Aug.
3lst. There was full house; the Gen. talked in
his usual straightforward manner, for nearly two
hours. Mr.. Heath spoke first rate, and all sp.
peared to be satisfied with the lectures.
Col. Haynes addressed large open air meeting
at Pittston, on Monday evening. At the close of
his remarks. the meeting was prolonged by sew
eral persons asking questions, having been gwen
full permission to do so, and q sharp dlscu, sion
eusued, TO the great satisfaction OF the friends of
honest money.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-04

A. r. Simmons of Gardiner, and o. W. Sims Of
Halowelare together speaking for the greenback
cause. Birds of . feather" &C.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-04
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
TO CIR
Daily Keuusbre Journal
MAINE NEWS BY TELEGRAPH,

Arrested.
BANGOR, Septen ber 3. Geo. Crabtree was ar
rsIgned in the police court to-day. for making 40
assault little girl, with intent to commit iape
and was bound over to the February term Of
court in the sun of 50 900 bonds, and committed
to jail.
Address by Hon. Galusha A. Grow.
BATH. September 3. Hon. Galusha A. Grow
addressed large audience this evening, in this
city. on the 6usncial question. He made one OF
the effective addresses on that question that hss
been made in this State.
Nomination.
BELFAST, September 3. George E. Wallace is
nominated for representative by the Belfast dem
ocrstic and greenbsck caucus.
Episcopal Con geatiOn.
PORTLAND. September 8. The hfty-ninth an
nusl convention of the Episcopal church of Maine
was held in Portland Tuesday. Bishop Nicely ar
rived from New York at noon and presided.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-04

Mr.. N. B. Lord has opened . Clothes Cleaning
and Repairing Room Fowler. Hsmlen &
Smiths. lie will also cut and make gentlemen's
garme nts to order.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-04

has been found particularly beneficial, rs attested
by mauy fattering testimonials received during
the last fix years from well known physicians OF
every school, and also from Directors of Public
Institutions of the United states.
Adults suffering from 10y spepsia, Proslration OF
the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-04

NEw YORK, September 3. The thermometer
yesterday reached 80 in the shade, and several
sunstrokes were reported. The weather is close
warm and uncomfortable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-04

Rr publican Caucus.
A large caucus of the republicans Of Augusta
wss he Il Il Meouisn Hail. last evening. o. ID
Baker. T.. was chosen chairman.
}. " Rove moved that GEORGE Z. WEEKS,
Eco he reuominsted by reclamation, as caDdi-
date for representative to the legislature.
The motion was seconded by DR. Brickett, and
carii unanimously.
On mott of J. S. Hobbs, PELEG o. vIcKEKY
was +. nominated by exclamation, BY unanimous
vote. as candidate for second representative.
The chsrmsu gave notice of grand rally to be
held at the hall on Saturday evening, and the
caucus adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-04

The Augusta Reds intend to practice some dur
ing this month. With practice they can become
the best club in the State, If they not already
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-04

The peanut vender near the post Office has be-
come well acquainted with the doves in that vicin-
ity. As We passed by the stand recently one dove
was eating from hls hand and another WAS perched
uoon his shoulder waiting for its turn to come
The vspder says the dove. have shown evident
signs of friendliness for a considerable time.
The Bath Times, in speak ing of the poem given
nv Mayor Nash at the reunion of his old reg imen
in Richmond, says:
At tie 10Th Me. Regt. reunion. at Richmo nd
Wednesday, a very interesting historical poem
wa. read by Maj. Charles L. Nash, of Augusta
We hear it spoken of in the very highest terms
and very strong desire expressed that a copy
may he furnished the press for publication.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-04
Election Fund.

Tammany Hall yesterday, ordered city an
county office holders to contribute for election .,
penses. The sum demanded averages l-2 pr
cent of the salary
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-04
Talk OF q Strike.

Several of the horse car drivers met Satu rd
and resolved to make united effort to regs
their former wages or encourage general stri
on all horse car lines.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-04
Marrieu.

In Bath, Aug. IS, Frederic Billings to Miss Liz.
zie Haggeu. both of Bath.
In Blunswi k, Aug. %. Mr.. George ". Clesves
of Rocsport, Mass, to Mise Maria l.. Mariner Of
Brunswick
In Harpswell, Ang. 20, Mr.. Joseph Lubee to
Mrs. Rebecca e. Prince.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-04
Aid for the Sufferers.
NEW HOk K.
Hot Weather.

Hot Weather.
NEW YORK, September g. The thermometer
yesterday reached 80 in the shade, and several
sunstrokes were reported. The weather Is close,
warm and uncomfortable.
Election Fund.
Tsmmany Hall yesterday, ordered city and
county office holders to contribute for election
penses, The sum demanded averages l-2 per
cent. Of the salary.
Talk OF a Strike.
Several Of the horse drivers met Satu rday
and resolved to make q united effort to regain
their former wages or encourage q general strike
on all horse car lines.
Suicide.
A buyer for . st. Louis dry goods firm. named
O'Neil. sucided this morning at the hotel, by
shooting.
AAd for the South.
The Southern Relief committee of the Chamber
of Commerce to-day, up to noon. had received .
subscription of 1886, making the total to date
SE, PAP. The police superintendent ordered box
Is placed in all the station houses, for subscrip-
tons for the afi ctsd policemen and their families
in Brooklyn. Subscriptions to date are 81 Gas.
An Outrage.
Martha Martin OF Brooklyn, and Charles Lam
pea, while sitting on . rock in Brooklyn Avenue,
last evening, were attacked by six men, who beat
Lampea insensible and outraged the woman
Four men were arrested.
Murder.
At Mt. Vernon this morning, Isaac Rahmson,
colored, in fit Of Jealousy, chopped off his wifes
head with an axe. and then shot himself with
revolver, dying soon after.
A Dairy Fair.
The general executive committee of various
State dairy organizations, yesterday completed ar
engagements for holding grand inter national dai
ry fair in New York city, during this fall. Ten
thousand dollars will be distributed as prizes. Gil
,nore's Garden will DO the location Of the fair.
The President and Cabinet and Governors Of
States will be invited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-04
The Insane Hospital.

The Insane Hospital.
The trustees Of this Institution held their reg
ular quarterly meeting yesterday, the full Board
b, ing present. The inspection of the Hospital
was quite satisfactory. about an average number
OF patients being reported. The business of the
session was routine in its character, mainly con
e ned to An examination Of accounts and the in
spec ion Of the various departments of the insti
tn lion. tl ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-04

l. T. Carleton, Esq, of Winthrop, addressed .
meeting of intelligent voters who completely
packed the Academy building in East Pittston, on
Monday evening. He had splendid attention for
an hour and half and at the close Of his speech
three cheers were given for the speaker. Mr.
Carleton Is doing effective work in the canvass.
He spoke at Fsyette last evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-04

Miss Kate Claxton. the famous actress, appears
this evening, ct Granite Hall, in the great play,
wi i;h is prominently her own, "The Two Or.
phsns.' It's grand play, and in the hands of
this artist is wildly interesting and pathetic.
Miss Clsxton is having large houses wherever she
appears. The papers in Portland speak highly of
her appearance in that city. She is the "star' of
the play, although she is supported by . most
excellent company. Her impersonation of the
blind girl is exquisitely pathetic. Tickets secur-
ing recerved seats may be had this morning, at
the office Of the Eastern Express.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-04

The Kennebec Association for the Prote ctiou of
Fish and Game will meet at the Common Council
Rooms. Granite Hall Block, Thursday. at 8 p. NJ,
Sept. 9TH. A full attendance is desired, as impor.
tant business will come before the Association.
This Association has created . deep interest in
game and fish protection In the Kennebec valley.
and its influence has been felt in other sections of
the State. Its officers constantly receiving let
ters in relation to game laws, fish culture, stock
ing waters with game fish, fshwsys, &c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-04

We understand that the steamer Morrison
touched at Five Islands the other day, and Dir.
Croker went on shore, and, amongst 3 crowd on
the wharf observed a most miserable skeleton Of
yellow dog. He enquired-"Is this a republican
OF a democratic dog Z" and he was promptly an.
swered-"lt is greenbsck dogs" which got the
laugh upon the doctor for sbou, the hundredth
time during the campaign.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-01-03
FINANCIAL.
aI;3taNloND STOCK EXCHANGE.
WEDNESDAY. January 2, 1879
Zoo Richmnud &,S ut CG5L.

WEDNESDAY, January 2, 1873
SALEs.-500 Richmond 6's at l0oal.
An,ertcan Goid.-lO2 bid.
state ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS cnnso's, 56H 0ic, 30
asked; Virginia consols, new. 40 bid, "A asked
Virginia flndablc, 50 bid: Virginia deferred, 81
asked; Virginia tx-rcceiyabe coupons, II bid, 72i
asked
cir Observation-Disclosures city SIS. 115 bid;
Richmond city 6's. 100 bid. 10l asked: Norfolk
water SIS, 100 bid Norfolk 6's, 90 bid; Manchester
SIS taN-rcceiyable, 80 bid, 90 asked.
Rritroaa Bonds.,,VirgtniaC Central Railroad first
Railroad third mortgage IS. j. and j., 20 bid: Viz
ginia and Tennes ee Railroad third mortgage Ss,
and j., 81 BID: Southsi;e Railroad first mort gage
second mortgage preferred SIS. J.and j., 70 bid; 81
asked; Southsde Railroad third mortgage preferred
SIS, J. and D. 65 bid, 70 asked Richmond and Pc
tersburg Railroad first mortgage SIS. j. and D., 102
road mortgage SIS. J. and j., 100 bid; Richmond
Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad mortgage 7's
j. and j.. 95 bid Richmond and Danvile Railrond
consolidated 6's. N. aud n, Did, 70 ASKED PIED
mont Railroad first mortgage S's. A. and O., 80 bid
Rniir0dd St0cfS.-Rlchmond and Petersburg
Railroad, 100 par. 81 asked; Richmond Frcdcr,
par, SO bid; Richmond, Fredericksburg and
Potomac Railroad six per cent. guaranteed, LOO
par, II bid; Richmond, Fredericksburg and Ioto-
mae Railroad seven per cent guaranteed, lou par,
90 bid, 9l4 asked: Richmond and DahVHle KALI
Bank Stocks.-First National, 100 par. Is bid !;
National Bank Of Virginia, LOO par, "a asked 1 |;
99 ans Of RcH
mond, so par. az bid.
Insmraatce ComDamieS.-Tirginia Fire and Ma
riue rs par, 371i bid, AZ asked Virginia State 70
Merchants and Mechanics. 100 par, 8 BID, 50
asked; Old Dominion. 90 par, &c bid, So asked
Commercial Fire Insurance Company, rs par, LA
MsceIianeous.-Oid Dominion Steamship Conn.
pauy, 100 par, 10 bid. =.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-01-03

l views expressed hy nr. Cross, the Home
Secretary, In the House Of Commons last
session, and by Earl Derby, the Foreign
Minister, to the depntation which recently
waited upon him, the ministers would wei.
come the support which adhesion to their
views by ali responsible statesmen would
afford. The time for silence has passed,
and the hour for speech, and for decided
speech, has come.
| WRECK IN THE NORTH SEA.
LONDON, January 1.-THE German bark
Refer Rohland, from Savannah November
Cd for Bremen, has been stranded and
broken upon the island OF Terschelling, II,
the North Sea. The crew was saved. The
cargo is floating along the shore.
Germany.
BISMARCK AND THE LIBERALS.
LoNDna, January IA Berlin special to
the Standard says: g Prince Bismarck S or
gan, the Nord-Deutsch Attgenaeiyae Zeitu,,g,
attacks the National Liberals violently For
their rejection or the Princes terms. The
National Liberals on the other hand declare
they can afford to wait until Bismarck's
necessities compel him to comply with their
Demands
FtaEy.
THE USE OF wAgLIEE LANGUAGE BY THE KING
DENIED.
ROME, January 2.-The Italia denies that
the King used wariike language at yester-
days reception, and says he merely, refer
ring to the difficulties OF the European sit
uation, recommended the national repre-
sentatires to preserve accord among
themselves. -
The Eastern War.
THE PEACE NEGOTIATIONS.
VIENNA, January PA special TO the Po-
ktical Correspondence, December 31st, says:
&c The idea OF opening direct negotiations
with Russia meets with increasing favor by
the Porte. The reason why this step has
not yet been taken is the impossibility of
ascerJaining Russia's conditions OF peace"
MoNTENEGRINs MOVING INTO ALBANIA.
LONDON, January "A Reuter- dispatch
from Ragusa reports that the whole Monte
Degrin force from the Herzegovina frontier
is moving into Albania, and that the Gov
ernor Of Albania has ordered forced levy.