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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-12
EASTERN AFFAIRS.
THE OPPOSITION TO AUSTRIAN
OCCUPATION.

LONDON, August IL. A Constsntiuople des-
psteh says the porte has resolved to grant large
concessions to Crete. and such as will be calculat-
ed TO pseify the Inhabitants of that place, but il
deter mined to refuse the demands of Greece,
deeming them upjustifable.
EUCHARIST. August IL. News received from
insurgent sources is to the effect that the oppo-
nents TO the Austrian occupation, consists of Bos-
mans, Turkish troops, Arnants and Albans, and
number 100000 men, well armed. All the stra-
iegetc points on the road to Serajeva are occupied
and entrenched. Both the insurgents and Aus
TRANS are being reinforced daily.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, August IL. 1t Is positively
stated that the porte on Saturday telegrsphed de-
clsve instructions to Sersjeya that an agreement
had been reached with Austria upon the basis for
convention, that there fore Austrians enter the
Turkish provinces as friends, and that any offers
of resistance will be to no purpose.
vienna. August IL. Official intelligence has
been received fully confirming, giving details the
report Of battle Oh the Sth inst, along the lines
from Msrgli to Shptsche, as telegraphed by the
correspondent of the London Daily News.
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ILLINOIS.
Labor Troubles.

CHICAGO, August TO- The ten shoe manufac-
turing flus comprising all there met Saturday
Determined to adhere to their price of ten dollars
aud half per week. If the Crspins demand
Twelve dollars. and if the strikers do not resume
work by Monday or Tuesday, they can go. III
case toe Crispns CONTINUE the strike there is not
much doubt but Chinese will be imported. The
threatened Increase of cheap labor has created n
profound sensation among the laboring classes.
The socialists defy the manufacturers, dare them
to bring on the Chinese, and say there will be
blood she'd The socialists say hey will settle the
controversy once and for all, and that the police
cannot stand momen: before the exssperated
laborers.
Another Chicago despatch saws the shoe manu-
facturers are also considering the feasibility OF
sending all their work TO eastern manufactures,
and shutting up their own.
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FOREIGN NEWS.
France.

PAHs. August 10. The International None
tary Conference opened to day. Leon Say was
elected president on motion of Reuben Z. Fenton
and after the nomination there was q short sd-
dress of welcome by the president. Fentoa then
briefly explained the objects of the conference.
He thanked the powers who had responded to the
appeal of the United States, and hoped the dis
uDguished men taking part in the conference
would facilitate the accomplishment Of the work
which would further advaLc the interests OF the
world. Several members had not arrived. The
conference theu adjourned for few days.
Germany.
LONDON, August 10. The Times Berlin des-
patch says the rumor of an attempt upon Bis
msrck's life is without fou ndation.
Papal Matters.
1t is reported negotiations at Messenger be-
tween the pspsl nuneio and Bismarck are deter
mined with the advice aud assistance Of the
dInas.
LONDON, August II. The Standards Berlin
despatch says it is again asserted from Kissinger
that az reement has been reached according to
which the fak laws will remain dead letter.
England.
The Queen will to-day review the feet Of TWEEN
ty-four men of-war, including the iron cla6s and
turret ships.
Parliament.
In the commons to-day, the Sunday closing bill
which provides for closing the public houses in
ireland on Sundays, passed the third reading by
OF 63 TO %, and the territorial waters ursdic-
ton bill passed the second reading.
SPAN.
MADRID, August 10. Insurgents have appear
ed IN the province of Estremadurs, shouting for a
republic. The railroad mail train was stopped.
Troops have gone in pursuit
Personal.
HAyRE August 10. The condition of Queen
Christina of Spain, is regarded rs almost hope
less.
HAvRE, August IL. Elk Queen ChristianA has
received the last sacramento.
Austria.
LONDON. August TO- A despatch from Vienna
states that no official intelligence is received of
the battle between the Austrisns and the insur-
gents.
Egypt.
despatch from Alexsnd says that the river
Nile is rising favorsby. 1t is now higher than At
any time last year. and the prospects for the crops
are excellent 1t is estimated that the cotton crop
will yield ll2 ,00O, 900 pounds.
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THE NAVY.
What Secretary Thompson is Doing.
w hat He Thinks Of the Congressional
Economy.

NEW YORK, August 10. Secretary Thompson
Is reported rs stating that the economic ht of the
last congress would not seriously interfere with
| some reforms in the administration of the navy
department, which he had laid down on assuming
office. lie said he is economzing close, and tax
ing money thus saved and applying il 70 the build
ing vessels. He has ceased selling old scrap iron,
at low rate, which used to be done by naval con-
structors, and then repurchasing it from specula-
| tors at an advance. He utilZes the scrap iron
now by melting il and rolling it at the Washing
| ton yard, thus producing better iron than he can
| purchase outside, at less than he would have to
paw for II.
10 regard to repairing ships be says: Before
congress meets shall have six vessels out on the
stocks, IS fine ships of war were, and cred
table to any navy of the world. BY next spring
| shall put out three more. In short, during the
present fiscal year ten OF our naval vessels will
have been finished up in manner which will
make them equal to any emergency in point Of
strength and durability. Among these the
Richmond, QuinnebaDg, Lsckswanna, Pensacola,
Ticonderoga. kearsarge, Massachusetts and
He has found that white oak is the cause of do
terioaton Of ships, and the history of the navy
proves that live oak is the only TIT material Of
which to build ships.
In regard to several old vessels he says: at
would be a waste of money to repair them. If
congress would abolish the law which makes il
obli2 atory me to cover into the treasury all
monies derived from the sale Of old material, l
could sell some Of them and build new ones, but
Is the law now stands shall let these worthless
ships remain as they are awhile. great deal Of
work is being done with money on hand. | do
not Intend to ask congress for any deficiency, not
even to the extent of one dollar"
He believes congress will pass the three million
bill for the building of new ships, and says:
during my term which will not be longer
han the present administration, and probably not
so long, | believe shall the America navy
competent to protect our commerce, and with the
new ships which believe iii soon be built, and
our improvement in torpedoes, am confident will
soon be able to protect the harbor of New York
from the navies of the world, were they combined.
believe the American people don't look upon
So 900 900 or 81 900 900, annually appropriated to
keep up our navy with disfavor. What they are
anxious for, is it should be properly expended. 1t
is my opinion that the people all over the country
are opposed TO any deterioration Of the naval
force vi the United States"
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Clear the Way

For the escape from the syst IN of its waste and
debris, which, il retained wOuli vitiate the bodily
llaids and overthrow health. That important
, hanne of exit, the bowels, may be kept perma
emily free from obs ructiOns by using the non
= ipisg, gently acting and aE reeabie cathiIltc, Hos
t;t'er's stomach Btters, which not only liberated
purities but inv igorate- the lining OF the intest'
mai canal when weakened by consultation or the
Gus ice use of violent pilrgatives The stomach,
liver aud III mary or. ans likewise reinf, red
nd aroused TO healthf,l &C ion by this benebtcd
tonic aud corrtcti G, and every organ, fiber mus
Gle and nerve experiences share vi It's viSorat
ing influence. Unobjectiobsi,ie In llav. r. Oct
genial md wholesome medicinal sumu liant and
owing it's efficacy TO botanic sources exclusively
account of Its safety, wide scope aud speedy ac-
ton,
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w WASHINGTON.
The Border Troubles

WASHINGTON, August 10. 1t was incorrectly
stated after The cabinet meeting yesterday Sec'y
McCiary sent Il despatch to Gen. Ord that in the
event Of our troops NEE ing Mexican force that
would neither aid III the capture of the maraudeIs
OF permit pursuit without conflict of arms, they
must retire ACROSS the AID epoit such oUpo-
sitlou to the WAL department.
The secretary OF war this morning pronounced
TIA Is statement untrue and said while he could not
be expected to fdrn ISL the press copy of orders
sent ~ Ord yesterday, he had NO hesitation in
saving the former ord. Is to the commanding gen
oral had Tot been changed. These orders ii will
be recollected, directs pursuit of msrauders into
Mexican territory, with view to their punish
MT Mt and recovery of stolen cattle, in where
the Mexicans themselves do not engage in the
performance of such duty Our forces will care
fully abstain from coming IN conflict with Mexican
troops, but Ill be determined in canying out the
orders for protection of the frontier.
Tornado.
Another terrific storm visited this city at two
o'clock. The storm lasted hours, but its fury
was expended in ten minutes. The wind blew u
tornado. Trees were uplooted, carriages and
wagons overturned il the streets and damage was
done in various parts of the city.
Financial.
The assistant secretary of the treasury this af.
ernoon issued the 9th call for the redemption OF
5 20 bonds of 1860, consols of 1865. The call is
for 30 100000, OF which $1,000 900 register ed
DOuus. Inc principle auu interest IS 10 De pAlu
at the treasury on and after Nov. 10 next and IN
terest TO cease on It at day.
Yellow Fe y,T.
Yellow fever cases for week Port Eodes, IL
cases and no deaths. At New Orleans, 60 cases
65 deaths.
The Frecdman's Bank.
Congressman WhtehOrne writes to freedman
n this city that a congress meets he will
take measures to expose and bring TO justice the
men who organized the conspiracy to rob the
hank. He thinks there is ample proof. lie has
been making careful examination of the records
TO see whether tn. original trustee cannot be neld
responsible for the loss III a civil suit.
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NEW JERSEY.
The Smith Murder.

NEW YORK, August TO- The wife of the mar
derej policeman Smith OF Jersey City, is very III
aud Ia reported dying. 1t is stated that Hood
stains found on the coat OF Cove Bennett
but 1t i, not officially reported. Both Btnretl
| and Mrs. Smith assert their innocence of the
murder
A gown said to belong to Mrs. Smith, the wife
of the murdered policeman, was found stood ~
IN parlor chamber OF the house yesterday with
blood stains thereon, and WAS sent TO n chemist
for analysis. Bennett Is still confined in yer
min infested cell, unable to wear hardly any
| clothes owing to the lice being so thick. The po
cu believe him innocent OF completely in the
IN rider
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BASE BALL.

AT Boston. Massachusetts,, Bostons 2, Chicsgos
l-eleven innings.
At Brockton, Massachusetts,, Brocktons IL.
Campellos 4.
At New Bedford. Massachusetts, New Bedfords
Il, King Phillips of Rockiand5 5.
At Providence, Rhode Island, Indianapolis 6,
Prov ldepce 5.
AT Manchester, New Hampshire, Lowells 3,
Manchester 2.
At Oswego, New York, oswegos 2, Tecnmsehs
l.
At Bath, New York, Spring fields 5, Hornels 4.
AT Troy, New York, Haymakers |, Rochesters
8.
AT Cincin natl, Cineinnatis 9, Milwaukees o--six
innings.
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VERMONT.


WHITE SILVER JUNCTION, August 10. The
Junction House, owned by A. L. 4 o. F. Barron -,
was entirely DESTROYED by fire this morning about
six o'clock, Engines arrived from Hanover and
Lebanon n. H., aud rendered timely aid by their
efforts. The stables and neighboring buildings
were saved, but the hotel building entirely
consumed with carriage house and bowling alley
also the stables belonging to G. w. Gates, whose
house was also dsmas ed. The furniture was
mostly saved. Messs Barron lose about $50 900.
Insured $4,000. Gates loss is $1,000, fully cover
ed by insurance.
Court Matters.
BRATTLEBoRo', August IL. Patrick Conner
ford, the tramp arrested on Monday last on Gus
picion of having committed the brutal outrage
upon lutte fourteen year old giIl on Satui day
week, has succeeded 10 establishing a perfect
alibi. lie has been SGT at liberty.
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MASSACHUSETTS,.
DENIAL.

BosToN, August 10. Investigation proves the
statement recently published here, that the
poyees of the Mason 4 Hamlin organ factory,
were on a strike and that the shop was closed, Is
mistake. The factory is running full time
with many advance orders. No trouble whatever
has occurred.
Court Matters.
When the case of Louisa Sylvan for blsckmail
ing Charles L. Allen was ca led in the chin IN al
court this tore noon, she failed to appear and her
bail bond. 5000, was forfeited.
COnants DefalcaiiOn.
While he has not completed his investigat ion,
Bank Examiner BILLINGS finds Consut's deialca-
ton at the Eliot Bank amounts to sos 900.
Boston Betting Co.
There are new developments ia the Tappan
matter. Many Of the stockholders were Ia con-
sultation wi h the Legal council at Betting Com
pany Office this forenoon. The stock was re-or-
gaalzed by the company is being rapidly sub
scribed
New Paper.
The new weekly paper publshe in Lowell. the
Sun, appears this afternoon, and will favor Butler
aud greenbscks.
Robbery.
G. NJ. Hanks, a merchant of Medfeld, and
Frank Gliuden of Midway, robbed this
morning in West Dedhsm woods, by a party of
three masked men, well armed. They took 500
from MIR. Glidden and Sl75 and line gold watch
from Mr.. Ha0ks worth $50 Tue affair has
caused much excitement.
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A Charnel House.

1t has been discovered that large vault in the
Jersey City cemetery is nearly full OF some 1000
corpses, piled up IN rottiDg Collins. II is in the
rear OF the vaults where the dead are placed and
has been used for years TO stow away corpses.
The sight is horrible and the stencil fearful. Holes
were cut through the hill under which the vault,
is built. As veutiators, and this explains the prev
alence for many years of the most sickening odor
which has caused sickness, but which never be-
tore was satisfactorily traced. The charnel house
W i'll be cleaned out.
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SOUTH CAROLYN A.


NETWORK. August 10. 1t is stated that gov
eminent has decided to make South Carolina rev.
epue cases the test ones for the future. Chief
Justice Waite W Ill 20 there about the first OF Sep
TENDER aud sit on the bench with Judge Bond.
Justice Waite has been instructed TO employ the
sblest counsel, which he has done, but their names
are not yet known. The internairevenue depart
ment will recommend the TAX on fefmented
liquors to be increased from 81 to 81 90 per bar
rel, to make up the deficiency occssloned by the
contemplated reduction of the tobacco tax.
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-Four of the injured at Waliugford have died
since last evening, making the list killed twenty
five persons. No more bodies have been taken
from the ruins.
The tornado at Wallingford is still of present,
interest. The town is the scene OF constan
stream of visitors. The funeral services OF the
killed were held to day Fully ten thousand peo-
pie were present and two thousand carriages from
every section of the state Twenty-seven were
buried in all.
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Personal .


W. o. Fletcher, Esq., Principal Of The hi h
school IN Rockland, has resigned, and accepted
the position of Principal of tie high school in
Biddeford-a better place and at larger salary.
hi, wages were cut down IN Rocklsnd; hence the
resignation. The call TO b ddeford was made
without any know ledge on bis part until the let
ter received.
Mr. +. c. Adams of Lhchfeld. Me, has just
received the appointment H. Principal OF the high
school in Beverly, Mass. lie Is graduate of
Bates class of rs, and recently OF the high school,
Bloomfield, Conn.
Senator Blaine spent the Sabbath at Rye Beach,
\. II.
Rev. Mr.. Tildeu sailed on Saturday, from elias
cow, in the steamer bolivia" for New York -
National Temperance Camrmeehng.
The National Christian Temperance Campmeet-
ing at Old Orchard opened under most suspicious
circumstances "Wednesday, the 7th inst. The
weather, although hszy in the morning, frightened
into a very beautiful dsy. The attendance for the
morning service was not large, but was most splr-
tied aud enthusiastic, and IN the afternoon the
congregation was vety large, much larger than
last year. and the services we've exceedingly inter
esiing and profitable. Yesterday Thursday WAS
set apart as Good Thmpers' Day" The meet
ings we're very fully sttenced, and the exercises
we've exceedingly interesting and profitable
This forenoon FRIDAY addresses were made by
Gen. Neal Dow, upon the question The run
traffic the gigantic crime of all crimes :" and by
Gen. Hall of Ddmsrlscutta, upon How shall we
yet rid of tins crime p these addresses were
most powerful, and commanded the closest atten-
ton of a very large audience. The attendance
upon these meetings at TINS beautiful and inviting
pot, is very large aud enthusiastic great in-
crease upon last year. The weather thus far has
been very beautiful with the exception OF shower
at noon to-day.
If some OF your rea lers upon your beautiful
Kennebec would just look upon this spot they
would pronounce 1t almo st rs beautiful the far
famed Kennebec valley. ID. Il.
Old Orchard, Aug. 3. 1873
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MISSISSIPPI.


New YORK, August 10. mississippi despatch
say. that Senator Bruce does not intend to leave
that state and settle in Ohio at the expiration of
his term in the senate. On the contrary, he re-
turns to his native state and deyotes his time and
energies to the interests Of the colored people Of
the south.
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NEW MEXICO.


NEW YORK, August 10. kilograms from In
dian agent Godfrey, dated south York, New
Mexico, confirm the report that MONS }. Kern
stein, his clerk, was the 9TH inst. brutany muir
dered by the Mes ween outlaws, near Issue Room.
Go lfrey aud some Isdians were fr,d upln, The
outlaws escaped, -
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CAUCUS.

The Republicans Of Augusta. qualified to
vote, are requested to meet at the COMMON
COUNCIL ROOM, on TUESDAY EVENING,
August 18th, at 7 IL O'Clock, for the purpose OF
choosing delegates to attend the County and Dis
trict Conventions, to be held ia this city, August
10th. Per Order,
REPUBLICAN CRY COMMITTEE.
Augusta, Aug. 9.
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PENNSYLV ANA.
Mining Troubles.

NEW YORK, August 10. President oftbe Hud-
sou Coal Co., has no trouble with the miners in
his district ana does not anticipate any Inquiries
at the Penn Coal Co.'S office deve Top the fact that
ports of strikes are denounced purely sensa-
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The fishing mania has reached Sidney; the
Young men OF the place started last week for
Squirrel Island, going on a craft VII oh they have
Chartered, and which will be their abiding place
during their sojourn.
The praise meetn g in district No. , have not
been discontinued, but are held every sunday at
four O'Clock in the afternoon. They are Conduct
ell as usual by Capt She rman, and are quite we'll
attended.
Mr.. George Taught of Boston, will give read
ing, we understand, at the schoo-house, No |, IN
Sidney, some time this week. He Is spoken Of as
a GOOD reader.
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We take pleasure in referring readers to
Adamsun's Botanic Cough Baisam Having test
ed the article ourselves, and knowing many per-
sons who have been benefited by its use, we un-
hesitatingly commend 1t as an invaluable house
hold medicine for coughs and colds. Farming
Ion Chronicle. aug.I-tSSlw.
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HARTFORD, August 10. The Chinese emba ssy
arrived here this noon by spec, car, and were
escorted to the building owned by their Cover u
mcnt in this city. They We're received by Mr.
Yung Wing, the resident Chinese commissioner,
who is one of the ambass adors.
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ia KOTA.
New Gold Fields.

SAN FRANCISCO, August 10. special from
Bismarck states that new gold fields were report
ed on Sinking river. aud stampede has begun
from Bismarck for the new diggngs. which are
said to be situated about fifty miles below Fort
Custer.