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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-16
NEW JERSEY.
INAUGURATION OF GOVERNOR NC
CLELLAN.
He Commends President Hayes Admin
istration.
HIS CONDEMNATION OF REPUTATION

TRENTON, January Is. The Inauguration OF
Governor George b. Mcclellan to- day, was an
imposing affair, and was carried out according to
the published programme.
In his inaugural Gov. Mcclellan urges close
economy in order to give the people the greatest
possible relief from existing financial depression
lie counsels unfolding the political rights OF ne
groes and approves OF the course of the present
administration in according to the South local
sefgovernment.
lie condemns the proposition to pay the nation
al debt in silver, and advocates gold basis for
our domestic currency, with subsid larry silver
coin in,rinsically equal to gold.
Referring to the late Presidential al election, he
said the folbearance and patriotism of the party
which undoubtedly cast msjority OF votes, alone
prevented serious complications and possible civil
war, and he recommends the making of laws to
prevent the will of the people as expressed at the
ballot box, from being nullted by chicanery and
fraud.
After the ceremonies the governor returned to
the executive chamber, and the Veteran Associa-
ton OF Philadelphia presented an address to him,
slgned by 2O36 members, and the same party pre-
sented silver medal made of half dollars, picked
up on the field of Antietam. A reception took
pace Immediately after, attended by a great
crowd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-16
Resolution.
VI AIRY LAND.


ANAPOLls, January Is. The legislature to day
voted Tor L. 5. Senator to succeed Mr.. Dsnn
whose time expires March 1, 1879 In the House
OF Delegates he vote was as follows.
Denus 49, Ex-tiov. Thomas 10, Lewis ii. Stci-
ner II, Ey-tioy. James b. Groome 10, Mont gom-
cry Blan D, Judge John n. Robinson 3, Samuel
lambleton, Judge Wickes, Judge Stump and
Hon. Robert McLane, each, and scattering 3.
In the Senate the vote was-Dennls I, Thomas
3, Steiner 1, Robinson 3, IIam5leton and Stump
each, Groome, Wlckes and j. A, Gary each
DIR. l.. III. Steiner is the republican candidate,
and received the party vote. The other gentle
men voted for are democrats except Gary. The
full house comprises 81 and the full Senate 26
members, requiring So votes 10 elect in o ut con-
yenti0n.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-16
PORTLAND.
Railroad Matters.

PORTLAND, January Is. AT the annual meet
ing Of the stockholders o the Portland q Oglens-
burg railroad, Tuesday, the old board OF directors
was reelected.
The directors report shows an increase Of gross
earnings, but a falling off Of net earnings, owing
to the extra expenses coming into this years bus
ness.
The report was considered encouraging, and a
committee was appointed to en- esyor to make ar
engagements to resume payment OF interest tile
bonded debt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-16

The democratic State committee met in this cry
Yesterday afternoon, every county but Andfoscog-
gin being represented. L. + Pisbuly was unal-
imously re elected chairman, hut declined to serve,
his success in the past years being sufficient for
him 10 retire gracefully John y. Anderson of
Cumberland was chosen chairman in his stead.
Charles n lIcrsey If Bangor, was chosen secre-
tary II was voted 10 hold the next convention at
Portland, on Tuesday, the 18Th Of Jane next, at
O'Clock in tie forenoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-16

The Prison convention, called by the commit
tee selected for that purpose, win be held at the
court hoase to-day, beginning at eleven O'Clock
in the forenoon, and will be attended by the
Prison Inspectors, County Commissioners, Sher-
IFS and ia Tors throughout the State. Various
topics, mentioned in the call. will he discussed,
and an interesting meeting is anticipated.
And now milder temperature for our country
is predicted When the winters will not be be so
cold and severe, and when the snow will not come
in such great quantities as it has in the days gone
by, nor linger so long with us. to make the DAYS
tedious. Like England it will be, they tel Us,
and though we may expect great deal Of rsia,
and oceans Of fog, so to speak, yet much lee, f
that biting, bitter cold temperature will be our
portion. Whatever s in store for Us, the best any
of US can do is TO patiently wait. and let it come
Hon Joshua Nye. with fifteen members OF Au-
gusts Lodge, |. o. of q. T. visited Togus Military
Asylum, on Monday evening. snd instituted Vet
eran Lodge, initiating foity.seven Inmates Of tie
Soldiers Home as member, of the Lodge. The
following were installed as off ers for the present
ma
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-16
Disasters to Maine Vessels,

Schooner Nile Of Bath bound from Belfast to
Cambrdgeport, ran on the rocks at Graves Point,
Winthrop, Mass. Monday, and probably will be a
total loss. Two men, two women, and two chill
dren were safely landed.
A despatch from New York says the brig Cora
Green of Bangor, from Petit Grove. reports that
Capt. Collins died Dec. 20 of malarial fever. Three
of the crew were landed and sent to the hospital
at Kew West.
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FOREIGN.
Ireland.

DUBLIN January 10. Sergeant Charles Me
Carthy suddenly died this morning in Morrison
hotel, where he had gone with the other Fenisns
to breakfast with Charles Stewart Psrnel "home
rule" member OF parliament for Meath. Corpor-
al Thomas Chambers another OF the released
prisoners is also very i'll.
England.
LONDON, January l5 An American telephone
exhibitsn was presented to Queen Victoria yes
erday.
Personal.
Earl Derby is ndsposed.
Italy.
RoMB, January 10. Garibald has written to
King Humbert, begging him to follow his father
footsteps.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-16
A FRIEND or LEWISTON GONE.
Death of Benjamin l.. Bates. Esq, III
Boston.

BosToN, January Is. Benz +. Bates, Esq.
for many years one of the most prominent bust
ness men of the city, died very suddenly last eve
ming. lie had been i'll of pleursy only few
days. Mr. Bates was largely engaged in manu-
featuring operations at Lewiston, Me-, and was
the generous patron of Bates College. in whose
honor the institution was named.
LEWISTON, January 10. The flags on the Park
and on all the mills were hung at half mast to-
day as a tribute OF respect to Mr.. Bates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-16
Mrs. Va. II. Webster.

Husbands in search OF a real valuable article for
present to their wives or lady friends, would act
very sensible in visiting the store of Hrs. N. p
Webster. For gift nothing could be more salts
factory to lady than handsome dress Hat or
Bonnet. She has large line of Fancy Goods such
as embroidered Sets, Mourning Sets. Ladies'
Silk Hd'k'fs, Ladies Hemmed Stitched Hdk'fs.
Ties, Jeeelry. anu something new and striking
in ladies' Lace Ties; all of the above goods We are
closing out cheap.
N. P. WEBSTER.
dee20-th l5S Wstsr 81.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-16
Terrible Railroad Accident.
AN EXCURSION TRAIN BREAKS
THROUGH a BRIDGE.

HARTFORD, Ct, January Is. A serious rail
road accident happened on the Connecticut West
ern Railroad, lust beyond Taifigille, II miles
from Hartford, at 10 o'clock this evening.
As an excursion train was returning from the
Moody & Sankey meeting at Hartford it fell
through the trestle bridge into the Pennington
river. Two baggage and three passenger cars
went down.
The number Of killed is not yet known. From
Is to % we're wounded
Word was telegraphed to Hartford, the City
Hospital notified and special train with surgeons
was sent out at l2.4j.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-16
" ARLINGTON.
Bank Matters.

WAsHISGToN, January Is. The Senate finance
committee to-day beard Senator Davis of H. in
advocacy Of his bill 10 remit taxes of nsoly mt
savings banks in all cases where returns to depos-
tors would by such remission be increased
Financial.
Secretary Sherman was before the House Ways
and Means Committee TO. day, giving his views on
the proposition to issue bends Of small denomi ina
tions as a popular loan, and submitted bill pre-
pared by himself, to carry out the plan.
WOmans' Suf,age.
The Senate committee on elections to-day had
under consideration arguments presented by the
woman suffrage national convention sub-commit It.
tee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-16
FALL IN GOLD.
Advance in Greenbacks to Ninety-eIght
and one-eighth cts.

NEW YORK, January Is. Gold fell this after
noon to l0l rs, and greenbscks advanced to 90
Is cts, on news from Washington that the silver
and repeal movements are rapidly weakening.
The opinion is expressed that if Congress should
leave the finances to take care of themselves,
greenbacks would be at par at once.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-16
England


TORONTO, January l5 The annual report Of
Dunn, Innan & Co.'S mercantile agency contains
the number and amount Of failures among Can
adian trades for 1877. being 1890 failures, labi-
ties $3.50 $40, AZ an increase Of over seventy.six
in each province save Quebec and Nova Scotia,
though the increase in New Brunswick is prime
pally chargeable to the disastrous fire in St John
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-16

Senator Morton.

INDIANAPOLIS, January Is. A portion of the
report of the late Senator Morton on the Chinese
question was found among his papers to-day, and
will soon be sent to Congress incomplete
minority report. There is enough to indicate the
deceased senator's intention to frame paper rec
ommending a humane and liberal policy in the
treatment of the Chinese question.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-16
FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL.
New York Money Market.
EVENING REPORT.
New York. Jar

New York. January 10, ISIS.
Money loaned at 6a7 per cent. on call. Foreis n
exchange weak; 4 sl--a4.Sl for sixty day
and 1881 as4--'iemand.
told opened at .0lL and closed at l02-.
Borrowing rates 0aiha7 per cent. and DAT, and
carrying rate Jala7.
Clearings s!5o.0Os 100. Custom receipts, ss,9.
oO5. Treasury disbursed s95s 2lO interest, s292. +.
500 ot bonds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-16
BOLD ATTEMPT AT ROBBERY.
The Desperadoes are Old Offenders.

NEW YORK, January l5 Three notorious rob
bers attempted to rob the cashier Of firm up
town, yesterday noon, while going from the bank
to the office Of the firm. He had twenty seven
thousand dollars with which to pay off the EN-
poyes. He made out to cry and the scoundrel'
were pursued, jumping into a wagon and finally
the police captured them. They were John NJ.
Clarke and Joseph McCabe, both old thieves and
prison birds. The other robber escaped.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-16
LABOR DIFFICULTIES.
Further Crispin Strikes Reported

Boston, January Is. Crispu troubles have
broken out in Marlboro, where strikes concurred
yesterday in the large shops OF S. Boyd & Curry,
5. H. Albert. Howe, j. Boyd 81 Co., Chase, Mer-
ritt & blanchard, Clapp x Billings. The Crspin
board OF arbitration signied its intention to stand
irm. Chase, Merritt 4 Blanchard procured last
ers from New Hampshire, course very obnox {
ioua 10 the Crsplns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-16
The Eastern Difficulty.
ENGLISH TROOPS NOT TO BE RE.
CALLED.
A More Pacific Sentiment IN the English
Cabinet.

MANCHESTER, January Is. 4 London des-
patch to the Guardian says 1t is reported the
cabinet Monday decided that the troop-shps jun
ma, homeward bound from India, with ,016 men,
and the Euphrstes outward bound, with l. l52 men
both reported the 18th inst, at Malta, should pro-
coed for their respective destinations.
This shows more pacific ideas prevailing, but
is very great.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-16
DA KOTA.
Scouting.

DEADwooD, January 10. The two companies
of the Third Cavalry that went a scout have
returned to Major Evans camp in Spearfsh valley
and report having seen no Indians or signs Of
them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-16
Dtfb

In this city Jan. II Ann s. Reed daughter of the
late Russell IL. Reed aged 6s years and 8 months.
corrected
In Wlnslow, Jan. IL, very suddenly of heart dis
ease. MIR. Samuel Morril, aged u years, months
days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-16
Legislative Committee Hearings.
The committee IN State Land. and G

The committee on State Lands and State Road 3
had meeting yesterday after noon, with Senator
Burlegh as chairman. Tho Land Agent was au-
thorized to grant deeds to certain parties, aud a
public hearing was ordered for next Tuesday af-
ternoon, on petitions for aid to build roads in
Blanchard and Shirley. Other matters, but n OF
Of the slightest public interest, were disposed of.
The committee on Education met ir the Senate
Chamber yesterday afternoon. Voted to give a
hearing on the case of the Maine Cent al Institute
for aid, next Tuesday. They 10 to Farmingt to n
in the noon train to-day, to attend the exanina-
ton at the Normal School.
The Fish Committee organized yesterday after
noon, and next Tuesday afternoon will give a
hearing the bill just reported from the com
mission on fishery.
The Committee on State Prison, organized and
made choice of Charles f. Smith, Esq, of Au-
ourn, as Secretary. Voted to make the ofhcia !
visit to the prison on Wednesday Of next week.
The Committee on Pensions met and organized :;
j. c. Rowland, Esq Of Mt. Vernon, was choses
Secretary.
The committee on Judiciary voted to report
bill putting the power OF removing police officer
In Portland into the hands of NJ ayor and Aldermen
nstest of the Mayor on petition Of Isaac w Id :
er, relating to sheriff lees, leave TO withdraw; 20
report bill to increase the capital stock of the
Augusta Water Company; the petitions relating
to bounty wolves and bears, and also tax on
dogs will be reported back to the Legislature, with
recomns ndstion that they be referred to the COM
mittee on agrcul ure.
The committee the Senatorial votes in the
IS district, held a session last evening in the
senate chamber, z. {. keegan, Esq, for Mr..
MAdigan, occupying the entire evening. lie OBJ
jected to counting the votes of several pantatio
On the ground that they were not organized &C
cOrding to law, and claimed that the vote should
he counted in those places where the returns were
not correctly attested, as that act did not, under
all decisions that have been made in this State,
d franchise the voters. The hearing wa. adj
INN Ell u lEur.dsN eNeninC At 20
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OHIO.


CoLrMBrs, January Is. In the Ohio Senate
George II. Pendleton was declared the choice for
Senator by vote of twenty five democrats to
eight republicans for blank. In the House, Pen
dleton had sixty-six, Johnson three and blank
thirty-sN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-16
BRIGHTON.
Suicide.

SKowHEGAN January ID. J. V. shattuck Of
Brighton committed suicide last night by hanging
himself in the barn. emporary insanity was the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-16
Eoral ann State Nems.

The farmers report very bad travelling upon the
roads around the city.
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A Desperate Encounter.

DANvlLLE, January ID A desperate encounter
occurred between Phillip Grasty, tobaccoist, and
W. 7. Robinson, merchant, IN the latter's store,
this morning. Grasty used pistol and Robinson
bowie knife. Both well connected, stand
high IN society and very pucky. They are badly
injured, but will be out soon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-16
NEW HAMPSHIRE.
NJ arIne Notes.

PORTSMOUTH. January Is. Rider 4 Cotton Of
this city have contracted for five hundred dollars
TO get of the schooner Paragon. Capt. Shute Of
Sesrsport, lying hard on Clarke's Island. Yester-
day large number Of empty casks were lashed to
the vessel and other preparations made TO relieve
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-16
Cabinet Meeting

At the cabinet session to-day the subject of ma
tional finances was earnestly considered. 1t was
determined to give notice to the Syndicate that
the department intends to terminate its contract
with them. Sec'y Sherman will immed lately pre-
pare an advertisement for the popular loan The
cabinet also gave attention to the Chinese ques-
ton. The President will address a special mes
sage to Congress on the subject
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-16

An exchange speaks Of man who recently in
this State bit another mans thumb off in quar-
rel The paper does not say where the man came
from, but we presume he must have been from
Gnawthumberland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-16
Notice to Members.
PIECES of Daily Kennebec journal.

Single copy, cents; ten copies % cents; twenty
ty.iivc copies or more, cents each
Extra copies of any issue of the Daily Kennebec
journal may be obtained by giving orders therefor
to The Carrier or at the Counting Room OF the Jour
nal Olive, The daV previous.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-16

We understand that Prof. Sheaier, the great
billiard player, will give an exhibition here to-
morrow evening in Meonian Han.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-16

Mr.. Iithgow. smart old boy of Scotch descent
SO years old, Informs us that in the winter Of
1924, there was some snow in December, and that
was all for the winter. He had cargo Of luul-
Der taken from Dresden. to Bath by water the
9th of January; rather poor year for ice we
shouli
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-16

The Howard Benevolent Society will meet as
usual, this Wednesday afternoon, with Mrs b. f.
Parrot, Winthrop street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-16
LIFE INSURANCE AFFAIRS.
Companies Combining in Defensive Al
lance.

New YORK, January Is. About dozen life
insurance companies are reported to have COM
bned for protection against frauds, and the man
ayers will weekly inform each other Of those who
have applied and been rejected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-16
quarter

Bro OShea, The v. c. T, was lIfncIy a
scoat IN the Odd Regiment Illinois Nols. and has
been member of the order in Wisconsin.
The 1ogus Military Band gave some most ex-
cellent music, as they krow low to DO.
Good things are expected from this lodge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-16

An editor recently published long letter on
hogs and a rival PAPER in the same village,
upbraided him for obrudng his family matters
upon the public.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-16

Hon. Lewis Barker of Bangor, and Mr. Edward
Stanwood of the Boston Daily Advertiser, were in
the city yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-16

very inter estlng question concerning the
| rights Of travellers upon the highway has been
dc Term med by the law court in Portland, 1t ap.
pears that Jeremiah McCsrty, in January. 1876
suffered damage to his property by the breaking
Of his horse's leg while travelling on Congress
ST. eet, by Of defect in the way. Suit wa.
brought against the city 10 recover the sum Of
eight hundred dollars damages. 1t was contend.
cd by the defendants at the trial that the plaintiff
engaged in racing and it was not legitimate
use # the way, and therefore he could not recov-
er. Upon that point, Judge Symonds, in his
charge, instructed the jury as follows;
"Ilighways are only to be safe and convenient
for travellers. If man once Intentionally starts
upon a race, having that object in view and not
any legitimate purpose of travel, whether he has
reached the point where the horses are to BIO put
to full speed or not, from that moment he ceases
to have any rights against the town as a traveller
upon the highway. The intention to race, accom-
panied by the fact that the man has actually
s'arted upon the race, prevents his recovery in
! the action. Il matters not if he has started at a
walk, OF at very slow rate of speed, if the race
is begun, # he has started upon the and is in
1 Il e act OF racing whether he sees tit TO put his
h rae TO fall speed or not is mmsterisl; the race
/ having hegun,hs having intentionally Joined in it,
the actual speed at which he is driving is imma-
terial; he has ceased to have the rights of trav
e leI. and his of the highway for that purpose
lie not leg itimate"
Under these Instructions the jury returned a
verdict ii favor of the city. The was carried
to the Law Court by tue plaintiff, motion tc
SGT aside he verdict as against the evidence, and
on exceptions to the rulings of the presiding jus
tice upon matters of law. These questions were
argued before The full court in July last by A. A
SuCuf fer tic plaintif II and CITY Solicitor (aave
io The city The decision of the Count has beer
received, overruling the motion and exceptions
and ordering judgment for the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-16

Orange, are as cheap as apples in Lewiston, says
the Journal 1t can hardly be said SO Of them in
this place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-16
Financial.
Railroad Matters.

The House committee on Pacific railroads to-
day commenced hearing arguments in favor of the
proposed extension OF time for completion of the
Northern Pacific railroad, and reorganization of
the COmpany.
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KENTUCKY.
Ballot for Senator,

FRANKFORT, January ID. The Senatorial bal.
lot to-day shows Lindsey 5o Williams 81; Nc.
Crssry Is; Boyd, republican, II,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-16

The Committee of Ladies chosen from each
Society in this city, to get up Teapa ty, for the
benefit Of the Centennial, in February, 1877, are
requested to meet at the house Of Mrs. r. ID.
Rice, this "wednesday afternoon at 3 O'Clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-16

Weather Indications tor To-day.
For New England and the Middle States,
cooler northwest winds, rising barometer AID
partly cloudy weather.
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NEW YORK.
Failure.

THIIUTt.
New YORK, January l5 Baxter, Bell & Co..
paint dealers, have failed liabilities, SlO2 900 ,
assets, $3.50 900.
Fight.
An Italian wedding last evening terminated in
knife fight, during which five persons were bad
ly cut and one probably fatally.
Political.
circular is printed here as issuing from the
Bristow republicans of Massachusetts, calling on
what il terms the reform element in the repubi-
can party to organize and sustain the President
against the opposition to him in the Senate and
House. 1t says, The President, having no back
in Congress, must return either to the democrats
or to the reform republicans" The circular urg-
/ es citizens to let their views be known to their
Congressman, and send their names to j. F. Dor
sey, Secretary of the civil service reform club Of
Boston.