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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-28
WASHINGTON NEWS.
THE ACTfoN OF SOME OF THE
COMMITTEES.

WASHINGTON, February q.
The House committee on banking to-day decid-
ed to recommend the insertion of an additional
provision in the bill for substitution of treasury
notes for national bank notes. The new feature
provides that treasury notes shall be receivable
for one-thlrd of any one payment of custom dG-
ties, the remaining twothtds to be paid in gold
OF new silver dollars These treasury notes are
slso to be made nteichaI geable with 4 per cent.
bonds at par.
The House committee on Post Offices to-day
commenced Investigation Of the charges against
officer Thomas +. Cheney, superintendent oil the
Ne" England mail service. Geo. 5. blunt, super
intendent of Boston letter carners testified to the
effect that illegal favors were granted Chief Clerk
Stahel OF Cheney's department.
The Senate Committee Public Buildings
to dsy agreed TO recommend tue passage Of a bill
providing fie proof buildings for tue Bureau OF
Engraving.
The House committee on Public Lands have
agreed TO report fsvoiably bills to change a por-
ton of the boaudarv line between the states OF
Missouri and Nebraska, and to cede potion OF
Nebraska 10 Missouri; to encourage the inttoduc-
uon OF supply OF fresh water on the desert waste
OF Font Yuma.
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WalIoMfll l0fal Nous.

The "Adelphians" of this city. gave q pleas
ing entertainment at Togus Military Asylum
Hall, on Tuesday evening last which was en-
joyed by full and attentive audience, compris-
ing TO large extent the nma'es of the ins,iu-
ton, who manifested their appreciation most
heartily Gen. Tilton and DR.. VIM, together
with their families and invited guests, occupied
seats in the hall. "Meg's Diversion" and who's
Who, we're rendered by the company with Their
accustomed spirit and artistic excellence. DR.,
Chase, son and daughter of this city, added
greatly to the entertainment by their brill ant VIC.
lin aud violincello trlos, which were received
with rspturous applause, aud elected a welde-
served encore. The Togus Band al % volunteered
assistance, which was highly appreciated. Dur
the stay Of the company at the Home, DR.. and
Mrs. VIM were as usual unremitting in
their efforts to render the cssion one OF
pleasure aud enjoyment to all. This is one
of the best managed n-titutions in the
country, and the eight hundred aud sixty sick
and disabled soldiers. row on the rolls. here find
a comfortable home, sympathizng friends, aud
kind and humane treatment.
Mr.. John Graves, Oyerseer OF the Poor in this
city has made his report to the City Council show
ing receipts from all sources S2,40S20; expeudi-
lures 50 222 69-leaving a cash balance in his
hands of SIS $50, with all bills paid. This is a
most favorable account of stewardship, demon
staing efficiency aud practical business like quail
tiles such tarnot iail of appreciation by the
pubic. The appropriation for the poor last
sprirg was only 81 900, the balance of receipts
coming rom sales Of farm products, collections
flom other towns. etc.
Considerable interest was mamie sted in a trial
before Judge knight Wednesday hf ernoon, Of
parties engaged in beligcfant demonstrations on
Water street few hours previous. The young
man who made the assault was adjudged guilty,
and sentenced to pay a fine of ten dollars and
costs. Quarreling always proves di-reputsble as
well as expensive business.
The private dancing school under the direction
of Prof. Alden, at Wilson Hail. in thi, city,
during the past winter, will close with grand
concert and ball on Tuesday evening next, March
s. Music by IIanagan's full orchestra.
Ice cutting on the Kennebec is about closed out
for the season. An unusual large crop has been
harvested, both in quantity and quality.
Anxious and patient anglers after smells may
now be seen watching holes through the ice.
They are encouraged by occasional nibbe,
but seldom by the sight of veritable smelt.
They are mostly clubs and sinners.
Sleighing is again getting thin between this
city, Augusta and elsewhere. The new avenue
between the two cities would have proved Of de.
cided utility during the past winter. had it been
constructed according to survey. 1t will probably
be con sl, ted the coming summer.
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Chicago Produce Market.

CHICAGO, February 27, ISIS.
FLOUR-Exra spring 5ua5.75; western 40:
SOUTH IN 0 W.
WHEAT No. spring ll0-a-; No. 2 silt edge
TO-; Regular. l0sa = Cash. l.teal .0si,; March.
1884 April 0sssaits7. No, 3, l.O3>s reject
eu yi-.
COIN Sales gilt edse, i2Is; regular, 41ha-;
ga i2ta-, March GA April, t2sa-; re-
ected a1is.
OATS Cash ~; March 2Ih; April 27aa
TO-.
RYE Al.
BARLEI--l7.
DRESSED HOGS l.15al.l0.
PORK-Casn 10 LA .0.25l Marc I0l5s-...
Apri, IL S2a-.
LARD-Cash 7.25-a7 25A. Ma IN 7.3o-a7So;
April. 40a7 AZ
BULK MEATS Shoulders AJAX. short rib
is.a6A.
WhiskEY-l0i
fkElGdfs-Corn to Buffalo 81 cents; wheat
do cents.
RECElP rs-Flour 81 900; wheat 205.oeo; corn.
sHlPME>To-Flour lT.OOJ; wheat so 100; corn
tsooo; oats Is. 600; rye 4.Ioo; barley 1905.
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FORTY-FIFrH CONGRESS-.
WASHINGTON. February q.
SENATE.

'n5'A-'NiO-'s SbihelN
SENATE.
Petitions from Cape Cod, demonstrating against
| the passage of a bill to organize the coast guard
and life saving service tabled.
Sargent SAID that the reports of the If, saving
service emauatIng from the treasury department
showed dsgraceful state of ine efficiency IN the
service. 1t Is well known in some instances
where officers and men Of the present lie saving
service were in sight Of vessels needing relief
| they were aft aid to man the boats, and persons
had come forward aud performed the service
Persons were appointed now to please political
flends and not on account of their fitness for the
work. lie thought sailors accustomed to the sea
| and used To military dicphue, woull improve the
service.
Dawes, from the committee on public buildings
rspolted bill Tor continuing work improving the
capital grounds, and tsk, present ldt ration.
| II led TO some discussion during which CoDkling
spoke of repeated changes made in imp owing
| the capital grounds aud aid of the late board OF
| public works in Washington, that stalking. horse
| Tor ytuperatlon, which he had ht ard dtn5unced
80 often, had done what he had seen done ia the
vicinity of ibis building his impression was that
the country would not be big enough to hold the
noise,
The Chair laid before the Senate the House
bill relating to section 7li7 Of the revised statutes
which provides that Whenever a vacancy in the
office OF the pension agent by death, resignation
| or DELAY in qualification after appointment the
President may. If he deems II necessary, appoint
| some person TO perform the duties OF pen.,ou
agent for sixty days OF until the vacancy be
| tilted IN the regular way. In explanation of the
| bill, Ingalls, SAID the pension agency at New York
| city had become vacant aud Gen. Carter hal been
appointed but was unable 10 give bonds 10 $780,
| 900. Payment Of pensions st New York shonid
| commence Monday next.
| After some discussion the bill was laid aside.
and the Senate resumed the bond for inyestme ut
of SAVINGS.
Edmunds called up the House bill TO authorize
special term of the Ciicuit Court of the United
States, fol the Southern District of Mississippi, 10
be held at Scranton, Sackson county, with the uu
Outstanding that il lie considered tomorrow Tue
| subject to call for he regular order be- my bill to
authorize long bond, wch remains as unfinished
business.
Adjourned
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WINTHROP.
Animal Meeting.

WINTHROP, February 27. The fifth annual
winter meeting of the State Pathological Society
and Fruit Growers Convention opened tonight
and will continue through Thursday. The wei.
come address was by b. c. Torsey of Winthrop.
followed by the annual address by the President,
The following officers were elected:
Z. A. Gilbert East Turner, President.
George b. Sawyer, wiscasset, Secretary.
c. S. Pope, Manchester, Treasurer.
winter exhibition of fruits will be held of
new varieties of seedlings, &C.
The attendance promises to be good, this being
the best LEGALITY Of fru It growers in Maine.
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TILE MORBID SINNER.

An eminent clergyman once said, that a change
Of stomach and liver would benefit the MOI bd
singer almost as much as change of heart; We,
many still attribute irritable temper and mo
rose disposition TO the ingenious workings of the
devil while the ' are simply the symptoms of dys
pepsia, torpid liver, CONSTIPATION, and general OF
nervous debility, and are readily cured by the use
OF a few bottles of DIR Pierce's Golden Medca
d scovery and Peasant Pntgaiive Pc lets. Some
may he PEI >usdcd into irving othes remedies OF
the plea that they are "cheaper" and Just as
good hut after using a few Of the peculiar anc
heterogeneous combinations, they usually pref,
TO return to a remedy that has earned a repu'a
ton by its merit Dir. Pierce's medicines al,
prepared from the choicest extracts, at great ex
p n-e, and under the immediIte supervision of
skillful chemist, whose business it is to know
their purity aud strength; hence the success Of
these remedies III overcoming disease.
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PORTLAND.
Temperance.

PORTLAND, February p. temperance macs
convention met at City Hall this afternoon, to Or
game Maine Temperance Alliance.
Hon. Nelson Dingley, Jr of Lewiston, was
elected President, AID long list of -Presi-
dent, Directors aud Executive Committee.
Resolutions were adopted pledging hearty CO.
operation with other ten pela1ce organizations
nstructng Off ;ers to avoid int f.riug with work
Of other organizations, aud thanking the press of
the state for Publishing the call.
A public meeting will be held at City Hall this
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-28

People rufer \ great deal of ain unne necessarily
Among touures that need not be endured ART
| those inf lcted by The rhe matsm and govt. since
| the acrd element in the blood which produces
them by contact with The sensitive ering II the
muoc e. and joints may be eliminated by the use
ot that matciless depurrnt, hostt tiers stomach
Btters, hef re the iniammdto symptoms are de.
veluped t. any great extent. When II is cohs der
ed hat eNcruciaIing tortures H. uai IN il Il cts
| and what n tendency 1t ha', "han fully seveloped
to attack the heartthe aivsabiliy of AN carry use
OF such reliable autidote becomes at once appar.
en-. The rheumatic viru, is expelled from the
blood by he increased action the Kidneys
which act as strainers-produce by the Biiters,
aud the ferer will hnd il he uses ihIs supreme
defensive agent, that he viii be protected against
Il retuIn OF the ago izing complaint. Dyspepsia,
fever and ague, liv,r and bowel complaints and
remedy.
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A corrc.uopdent from Sidney writes:

a correspondent liOM Nlllta'
John Sawtelle, Esq, of Sidney, completed his
Seth year on Feb, 81. His intellect is still I'M
clouded and his interest in passing events is as
lively ever. He is constant reader of the
Journal, Ito which he has been a subscriber since
its first issue) and the Boston Daily Journal,
which he has been able to read until recently
without spectaces. He has lived to see his chill
drens children nearly all grown up and settled in
life. Mrs Sawtelle passed away some three years
since at the advanced age Of so years. Mr.. Saw
telle has always beer republican of the advanced
type, and has, with one exception, always voted
the ticket. That we consider an honorable ex-
ception. 1t was when he lid aside his political
preferences and voted for the Hon. John Hubbard
of Haowel, because be dared to sign the act
that gave us the Maine Law. His two oldest sons
are farmers in vassalboro'. The youngest is in
business in Halowell. One daughter married a
son of the late Hon. Asa Smiley Of Sidney. and
the other daughter is settled in n. II. Mr.. Saw
tee and his wife spent the 50th anniversary of
their marriage with their daugter, who was then
residing in Somerville, Mass, when they were
made the recipients Of valuable presents, incud-
ing gold headed cane, glasses, etc.
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STATE NEWS.

new musical club has been formed in Port
land composed of the following members: J IL.
lHassest' leader; {. Ferry, IL. f. Gifad, +. Lark
D, G. Nixon and p. Clary.
Six Of the Journal employees ,ipyed the beam at
seven hundred and seventy-two poands, one night
lately IN Col Goodwin's store, which Is one hun
dteg and twenty and one third pounds 10 an EN-
ploye. Riddefod rost
The Southport literary society, after wrestling
With the subject for a considerable heightened
period, have decided that 1t is not wicked court
ing Sunday night ~ it is to work IN the fed, and
is good deal pleassnter
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Millinery Goods.

1t is true that Mrs. NJ. +. Webster is offering
to-day all her Winter Millinery at the Lowest
Prices they will be sold this season. Felt Hats
only % cents, which is cheaper than you can have
them done over. splendid assortment of Fancy
Feathers, Stylish Trimmed Hats, and everything
10 tine millinery line, together with the prettiest
assortment of ladies ties, ruches and embroidered
sets, to be found in the city. We would impress
the fact that we have the goods and prices alver-
tised. MRs. NJ. +. WEBSTER,
1853 Water St.
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THE CALIFORNIA FLOOD.


SAN FRANCISCO, February q. 1t is reported
that the village of lsetln, Oh Andrus Island, in
the delta OF Sacram Dto river, was swept away,
and reports are continually coming ia of disas-
ters by the flood in the Sacramento valley. VA
ter covers the whole face of the country, and the
destruction Of property from Colusa to the mouth
Of the river aggregates millions OF dollars. Steam
ers aud boats and harges busy conveying live
.tock and other property to places OF safety. The
Legislature has made an appropriation of $4,000
for the relief of the sufferers
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House..

The House passed without debate bin author
zing the Pre- ident TO review court martial pro-
ceednes OF 1864 in The case of ex-Sulg eon- Gene
raj Hammond of the army, and place Dr. Ham
mond on the retired list as Surgeon General, but
without giving him any isht to past, present OF
future Iay or allowance
The House then took up the bill pensioning SOL
ders of the Mexican war.
Messrs Bragdon and Davis advocated the bill.
After some DEBATE, and without action the COM
In ittee rose and the House adjourned.
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FINANCIAL l. COMMERCIAL,
New York Money Market.
EVENING REPORT.

New York, February q.
Money loaned az 4--aj ON cal, and closed ut per
cent.
Sterling quiet at isaha tor 60 days, 4s5l for de-
mand.
Gold opened at l0IA and closed at 1917.
Carrying rates, l1sal per cent. Borrowing rates
3ag-.
Clearings, gil SOS 900. Custom receipts, s257 00o
Treasury disbursed-s ,OoO interest, $ss,4G0 for
bonds.
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ER MONT.
Attempted Murder.

MONTPELIER, February %. George w.
Stranabap, Jr.. of Waterbury, VT, last evening
attempted TO shoot Miss Demmon of that place,
firing three shots al her, one ball striking her
belt aud CHANGING of. She escaped by fleeing in
to a closet through the door of which two shots
were fired. Strsnahan then shot himself, but the
wound Is not dangerous. Jealousy is alleged to
be the cause. He is under arrest
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The Auburn copsipg CO., OF Aabnrh New
Xnrk.

s. J. Rowe, Geh1 Agent for the Auburn, n. Y.
Copying Co., has been in this city for few weeks,
introducing and soliciting orders for work. He
wishes to call the attention of the people of Au.
gusts and vicinity, to the specimens that are now
being exhibited 10 the show windows on Water
street-one a fine likeness of Senator Blaine, and
also one of the Hon. E. +. Pillsbury. The COM
pany have been for years engaged in executing
some Of the finest portraits ever presented to the
public; making all kinds in India Ink, Water Col
ors, Crayon, Albumen Ink and OIL. of all sizes,
thrown up and enlarged from all kinds of small
pictures, with any alteration desired; such as re-
moving hats caps, changing style Of dress, open
ing eyes of dead, etc, etc. All interested in this
kind Of work will do well to examine the speci-
mems above named. The company's artists are Sc
lected with great care from the very best of the
Old World aud the New, enabling the company to
produce such fine class Of work as can hardly be
equalled by any other house. feb2S-t3L
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Notice of Assignee of His Appoint
ment.

In HE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES
FOR THE DISTRICT OF MAINE.
In he matter of Henry X. But
tel field Vim. ii. Dow and limo. =, n,
.hs T. Dow, par ners As WIN II !" DahAi"f'o5'
Dow 4 Co, Bankrupts.
DISTRICT OF MAiNE,ts
At Waterfalls, the twenty second day of February
-. 1878.
The Undersigned hereby gives notice of his ap.
pointmeut as Assignee oil Henry X. Butterield and
Thotny +. Dow OF Watervile, in Tie County OF
Kenncbec, and VIM. II Dow of faii field, in the
said District, who have been adjudged Bankrupts
upon their own pet ion individually and at mem.
beers of the firm OF VIM II. Dow Il Co., by the Dis
trict Court of said District.
CHARLES X. MATHEWS, Assignee.
feb2S- tlaW3w&W3t
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COR.
Sentenced

BANGOR February q. The following cases
been tired by the supreme Judicial court aud the
parties sentenced up to this time as follows
Gordon, ten dollars and costs.
Danisi>D Smelly search, two cases, three mos.
in county Jail each
Thomas Murphy, drunk, five dollars fine and
costs.
James Riley, assault, fifteen dollars fine and
costs.
William Nolan, assault. FIVE dollars fBe and
costs
Natl anie d. Smith, attempt to commit larceny,
two months.
George ". Dinsmore, forgery, two years.
Charles Davidson. larceny six months.
Warren l.. ilurd, larceny, five months.
David Bailey, larceny six months.
Samuel d, Haynes, burglary, one year
James Lyons, malicious mi,chht, three months.
John Kelley, malicious IN schief, fifty doll Irs
fine or three months.
Gilbert Burnhsm, larceny, sixty days.
Lewis Cowsn, larceny, sixty days.
james Lyons, malicious mischief, two months,
in county jail.
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TAKE CARE OF YOUR HEALTH and that
of your children and use no other cure for Coughs
Colds etc., except that standard remedy Kadamt
Porter'S Cough Ba sam. 1t is acknow dyed by
all who have given it a trial as being the most re-
liable preparation ever used; it is particularly
adapted to lung and throat affections in children
Try one bottle. feb27-4w
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FOREIGN.
England.


LONDON, February u. Iu the commons this
afternoon, the colonial marriage bill which is OPP
posed by government was adopted by 1873 to l6l.
Arrival.
The British channel So adron has arrived at
Malta.
Interview.
The Turkish ambas. aJor Musurus Pasha, had
a long interview WITH Deiby to-day, relative to
the Eastern question. The Russian and Turkish
embassies here are still ignorant whether the
peace treaty is signed or not.
Prepared for War.
Major General Wal,ely says: "At no previous
period bad England been so strong. Were war
declared tomorrow, about 100000 drilled men
would ia into line if required, supported by 3S2
field guns manned aud noIsed by The roNal altil-
eiy. These are exclusive OF loo coo yet men
available for home selylte.'
Lort Napier.
Lord Napier, goyernor Of Gibraltar, las arrived
in LONDON. II Is announced it has been decided
to employ Napier as commander in chef of any
eXpeduionaIy force sent out in case of war with
Major General Garnet Walseley as chief Of staff.
DENIAL.
One OF the members Of the cabinet answe ring
private inquiry n TO whether DERBY has resigned,
sad, "Haf an hour ago Derby was with at
the cabiret council, and nothing was said about
his resguation."
Financial.
Gold was Withdrawn f ON banks to-day, which
goes TO Germany. II is believed the bank rate of
discount now two per cent will be advanced to
morrow
The d scussion of Naples publishes a circular
TO the diplomatic 10Y Tulpo ting to emtnste
/, ON the principal carirals, rendering a protest
against lttlitn nsrrpation.
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" ATERV LIE.
Annual Meeting.

WATERvnLE, February II. The annual ses-
sion Of the district lodge I. o. G. r., Kennebec
counly, took place here to-day Delegates we're
elected to the grand lodge of Maine and other
important business was transacted. Public meet
ogs we're held this evening. The speakers we've
Hon. Joshua Nye of Augusta, c. 4. FArwell of
Pit'sfeld and II NJ. Bryant of Lewiston, and
O ihers
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The Lewiston Journal says: "Our bank off,
GERS are discussing the Dexter robbery, and some
of them say its teachings are that the stronghold
in banks should be kept locked as much
as possible 1t is clear that the safety of the treas
urers of banks increases by keeping the funds un-
der surveillance of the combination as manv hours
as possible, even during business hours. The re-
cent operations of BURGLAR at various points shows
bank vaults are in greater danger by day than by
MI
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SOUTH CAROLYN


COLUMBIA, February d. Miles G. Parker, ex-
state treasurer, has been released from al on his
own recOgnzaDce He has given evidence incul-
pating four associates in office. aud surrendered
document ny proof against them 10 considera-
ton of such testimony he is accepted "a state
witness IN future piost cutions, and allowed his
freedom.
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kOCkL AND.
4 GreenbacA Club.

RoCKLAND, February p. A Greenbsck club
was organized in Rocklind, Tuesday evening, on
the Toledo platform, with Manson Gregory, Jr.,
As president. The club afterwards resolved IT.
self into a caucus, and nominated Mr. Gregory for
Mayor.
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CONN ECTtCtJI.
FIRE..

NEW HAVEN February 81 John G. Davis.
occupying one floor OF buding ID Atlantic street.
as printing felt stair cloth establishment, was
arrested early this moruing by the police, coming
out OF the store in suspicious manner, and after
his arrest the place was discovered TO be on fire.
Damage S2j,000.
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AS A RELIABLE REMEDY for Coughs,
Colds, Hoarseness, Or any affection of the throat
and chest, use, according to directions given on
each bottle, Madame Zddoc Porters Cough Bal
sam. 1t is always reliable, and the possession of a
single bottle, may in case Of sudden attack,
prove to be worth fifty times its cost. Sold by
Druggists everywhere. jan3l-4wttw
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NEW ZEALAND.
The King Interviewed.

NEW YORK, February 27. 10 New Zealand
Sir Geo rge Grey, premier, had an interview with
Iawt aio Maori, the king winch is expected to re-
suit III the opening of the king S country to set
Element,