Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-09
MAINE NEWS BY TELEGRAPH.
Excursion .

Excursion.
PORTLAND, September 7. The steamer Star OF
the East brought to- day an excursion party from
the Posts of the Grand Army on the Kennebec
river, numbering gentlemen and ladies, three
hundred. They were entertained by Post Bos-
afternoon.
Mass Meetings.
The canvass closed in Portland to- night with an
immense open air meeting in Market square by
the democrats, which was addressed by Gen. An.
derson, Hon. l.. d. NJ Sweet and others. and q
crammed republican meeting at City Hall, where
Senator Blaine spoke two hours.
Mr.. Blaine reviewed the heresies of Gen. But
Ter, scathingly crticising his position.
Going TO Stick.
Circulars have been widely circulated purport-
ing to have come from the grsepback candidates
for clerk of courts and sheriff, Withdrawing in
favor of the democratic candidates, but tonight
both greenback candidates deny their suthe ntci,y
and assert their determination to stick.
Body Found.
The body Of Captain Balloon of the schooner
VOlant, was found washed ashore on Peaks Island
o-day. 1t was identified and will be sent home
Republicans and Democrats Unite on
Representatives..
RoCKLAND, September I. The republicans sud
democrats held caucuses for nomination of rep
resentstives, this evening. The republican eau
Gus declining to take the candidate from ward
city, most Of those present from that ward left
the caucus. The republicans then nominated
Alderman J. s. willoughby, and the democrats
nominated A. s. Rice, and each caucus then
adopted and voted to support the nominee of the
other. thus forming . coalition of local issues
upon the water question and resistance to division
Of the city as well as against Ereenbackers.
Greenbackers.
The greenbsckers had closing rally iu front of
the court house this evening, with speeches BY T.
H. Murcb, nominee for congress, and Leo Miller
and music by the Singh Band. A large number
were present.
Nominations.
BATH. September I. John H. Kmbsll was re.
nominated representative to legislature, at the re-
publican caucus tonight. Alpheus H. Boyd was
nominated by the democrats.
Launched.
Launched by William Rogers, at Bath, . ship
of 1925 tons, named Z. L. Wade, owned by the
builder, Edwin Reed, Thomas Nj. Reed, George
Fisher and others of this city, and Capt. Bogley
of Woolwich, who commands her. She loads
with oil at New York for Japan.
Death.
A despatch received BY the owners Of the ship
Hermon. of Bath, ann ounces the death of Capt.
James E. Dillon, at Bremen, yesterday. Capt
Dillon was one of the most successful young ship
masters. heing only thirty years of age. News of
his death causes sincere sorrow among his many
friends.
Closing Of the Campaign.
LEWISTON, September 7. The campaign was
closed with rousing republican rally at CITY
Hall. addressed by Hon. William P. Frye. and at
Auburn Hail. addressed by Judge Russell. The
gree hackers rallied on the park.
Attempted Suicide.
ALFRED, September 7. man named Welch Of
Staple gb, about so years of age, attempted
suicide by cutting his throat With . razor. He
severed both the trochea and the psophogus, and
spoke plainly several words sfterward. Doctors
Merrill of Alfred and Leighton Of Shspleigh were
speedily called and sewed up the wound. The
man was living at last accounts. 1t is doubtful il
he RECEIVERS. but if so, it will be one of the most
remarkable cases on record. The supposed cause
is domestic difficulties.
GreeOback Takers.
GARDINER, September 7. Charles Mclean and
j. NJ. Devine, both of Boston, addressed . large
audience of greenbsckers at johnson hall last
evening.
Murder.
PORTLAND. September 8. This afternoon
man and boy while berrying in Mason's woods
in an out of the way spot, in the town of Deer
ing. saw . coat sticking out of the ground, and
pulling on it found it contained body Digging
away about foot Of dirt the body of man was
exposed TO view, having been dead apparently
about forty eight hours. He was . man Of med
ium height, about rs years of age, sandy COM
plexion, smooth face with exception of . thin
moustsche. He had on black pants. coat and
calico shirt. He had no boots on aud his sleeves
were rolled up. The skull WAS crushed In, svi.
IDENTIFY from blow with heavy instrument. The
pockets in the pants were cut out and the body
Was wrapped in bed quilt. Track Of wagon led
away from the spot showing that the body was
conveyed there from some other place.