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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-10
THE BORDER TROUBLES.
Action OF the President in Relation to
the Matter.

WAsHlNGToN, August 8. The cabinet was
again concerned with reference to our relations
with Mexico, and "a consider able portion of the
council was devoted TO the discussion Of that
topic.
Ihe secretary of war has received telegram
from Gen. Ord asking what action he should take
IN case the L. D. troops after laid had been made
HON the Mexican side OF tue river, should in
following the raiders meet opposition from the
Mexican troops.
This question, with the general aspect of allan
on the klo drsnde, was tn. subject of earnest at
teDtoD. Ii WAS decided that there wa. no reason
whatever why the former orders to the Americ al
forces should not be fully carried out, and to this
end the President directed the secretary of war
10 send a telegram to Gen. Ord reltersting 10
substance the existing orders vi the depart
ment WITH reference to the protection of Ameri-
can int rests on the Rio Grsnde and the prompt
pursuit nd punishment of all Mexican rading
parties.
After the adjournment of the cabinet Secretary
McCrsry aud Ten. Sherman were in consultation
with reference to the instructions to be sent to
Gen. Odd, aud telegram " al be sent to that otii-
Ger advising INN OF the intention OF this govern
int ut 10 demand that tue outrsges upon Its citzens
shall Cease a I'd lnstructng bin 10 carry out the
provisions Ct the present orders, to follow and
punish raidIn. parties.
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SOUTH CAROLINA REPUBLICAN,
The Effort TO Nominate State Ticket,

NEW YORK. August g. The Herald's Columbia
despatch SAYS the republican convention was only
restrained from nominating q full state ticket BY
me most strenuous efforts on the part of one or
two trusted leaders. The majority we're decidedly
10 isvor OF such domination. and it was said by
mr. Bose That the delegates from counties where
the democrats have undispu,ed control were the
test
The scheme was only defeated BY the represent
tations OF the president who lett the chair 10 adj.
dress the convention, and Mr.. Taft of Cbarle,ton.
who were convinced such nomination would be
sure defeat at all points and destroy all hone OF
securing the legislature to the republicans.
No reference whatever is made in the platform
to President Hayes The members Denounced
him on every occasion, but the convention re-
Trained from publishing its feelings for party res
sons, and strong pressure was brou ght to bear on
the convention BY leading northern republicans to
prevent the endorsement Of Hampton, on ground
that such an endorsement would strengthen the
dems. IN $780, and that it is possible he will be
the next dem. candidate for vice president, such
an action by the reps. here would strengthen him
throughout the country, and there would be no
possible way of amending their work or of meet
lng the democracy in 1880 with Hampton in the
field, if so endorsed.
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NEW HAMPSHIRE.
DENIAL.

Boston, August 8. John G. Sinclair has been
interviewed at Concord. The ii, raid positively
denies the stories OF his irregularities and chal-
lenges anyone to produce dollar of his paper
with forged Or illegal Inducements.
Political.
The New York Tribune says that treasury au
dior Ella has gone to New Hampshire to secure
the republican nomlnsuon for congress IN the hrs
district, as Frank Jones, democrat, has declined
ie-nomInatlon.
PORTSMOUTH, August 8. Hon. William Henry
Young Hacke,t, n prominent and wealthy reside nj
died in this city this afternoon. of heart disease
after an illness OF n few weeks
Temperance.
The executive committee of the New England
Temperance Association mas decided to hold AL
eight days session at the Fahyan House, com
menciug first Monday in Septe III Der.
Severe Storm.
A succession of showers accompanied by heavy
thunder and sharp lightning visited this section
lo-osy, and considerable damage IS reported a.
various points. AT Rye Beach a shower at noon
reported as terrific, accom- .ned by hail and vio-
lent winds, was quite widespread and in some
places in It's pathway whole sections Of wood lanu
were blown down.
AT Manchester several hous.s were struck and
one OF two persons jmed.
At Portsmouth, schooner was struck by light
ming OFT Boon Island, split from stem TO stern and
sunk. Two men on boaru at the time
quad by passing vessels. Near Wentwotth's llo-
tel four cattle were instantly killed in a pasture
The shock was severely felt at the hotel. and sew
ersl persons affected, but none seriously.
At Exeter several houses aud barns were struck
and damaged
At Milford much damage was done to trees,
crops, fences, etc. The barn of Arthur Trow was
struck and consumed together with his farm im-
piemeDts' From keeIe aud several other points
10 the state more or less damage is reported.
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MASSACHUSETTS,.
Struck by Lightning.


FITcHBURG, August 9. The pail and tub fac
struck by lightning and burned. The building
contained 1000 pals. The building was insured
Walcott's saw, grist, and cider mill In Bolton
was struck and burned. Loss $1,000.
Railroad Accident.
Tie three years old daughter of Charles Wood
ic was struck by a train on the b. & NJ. Railroad
Yesterday, g, Tspleyville, aud probably fatally in
jured
Drowned.
BosToN, Augu.t 9. Mrs j. NJ. Rice of Boston
was drowned at Cohssset Nsrrows, this afternoon
while bathing.
Severe Storm.
A most terrific thunder storm passed over this
city AMI vicinity nj half past five this evening
Rain dowL in torrents.
Later.-FIom various points in this State and
New Hampshire, particularly along the coast, in
dictate thunder storm to-day, the severe't of the
season, causing great damage. At Gloucester the
schooner Maud Muller was struck by lightning,
the mainmsst shattered and other damage done.
Three of three crew were Frustrated, one not re-
covering for some hours.
AT Haverhl fences, trees and chimneys were
blown down, and much damage reported. The
pumping station of 5 liver Hill Aqueduct Company
was completely demolished
AT Newburyport many large sh .de trees were
Frustrated by lightning.
AT Newbuy two men were struck and seriously
injured.
At Ftchhurg thirteen houses and barns were
struck, some animals killed. No persons were
seriously hurt
At Lawrence, Andover aud Lowell many build
ings were struck and much damage done. Wash
outs are r. ported many railroads, and all trains
east are more OF less delayed.
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STATE NE VS..

The friends Of Capt. b. Thompson, of the ship
Great Admiral" in Bangor, will be pleased to
learn of the extraordinary run made by him from
Hong Kong to San Franc isco, which Was done in
the unprecedented time Of thirty-eight days and
six hours; having left Hong Kong June l4th At
three o'clock in the afternoon, and took his pilot
below San Francisco July I'D at six o'clock in the
afternoon. Capt. Tbompson's wife, who left Ban
gor to join him in San Francisco, by . singular
coincidence arrived there ON The same day with
her husband.
There are iorty-six prisoners in the county Jail
at Bangor.
The journal says that thunder shower passed
over Turner village, Wednesday afternoon, near
three O'clock and while it was in progress the
the house of Charles III. Litte6eld was struck by
lightning. The bolt entered the house at the
northeast corner about eight feet from the ground
aud passed through the house into the parlor and
set the curtain on nre near where 1t entered. The
fluid ruined every curtain in the room-ran round
the Fl anne Of an engraving blackenlng the picture
all round, near the frame-knocked of the plas-
teriug in several plsces-tore of the window cas-
ing and scattered the pastering and splnters
about the room lively and in considerable quanti-
ties. 1t passed from this room 10 the cellar with
out further damage. Mr.. 4. IL. Besrce was pass
ing about two rods from the house and felt the
shock so sensby that he came near falling. Mr..
Snow was shoeing horse at the time, in = shop
opposite MIR. Lhtleheld's. The horse suddenly
reared up and threw him TO the ground. He was
not injured. Mr.. Ii. A Hildreth, who lives on
the other side of the street little below saw the
bolt Of fire descend and burst between apple
tree and the house-saw II enter the house and the
fire kinde in the curtain and ran in and extin-
gushed il. Fortunately no one was in the room
when the electric fluid ente. ed it. An old lady In
the next room felt the shock quite severely.
At Newport Pond. one Of the finest sheets of
water in Eastern Maine, preparations have been
made for accommodating fishing or pleasure par
ties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-10

A terrible tornado passed over Wsllingford
about seven o'clock this evening, blowing down
mauy dwelling houses and other buildings, includ-
ing the Catholic church. The roof was blown OFF
the large brick school house. Many dead have
been taken from the runs. Twenty eight dead
are in the school house. One family of five
ali killed. One boy two Yeas Of age was blown
against q beam and his he ad was taken OF. About
eighty reported wounded, and forty or more
killed. Medical aid has been sent from New liza
ven and Meriden. The telegraph vines are down
north Of Wallingiord
A later despatch SAYS the physicians arriving at
the scene the town found 10 be in an upiosr.
The greatest excitement prevailed and the wild
est rumors were ahoat rs to the loss Of life. On
the Meridian tam came seven physicians. Sys-
temstlc measures were ct oLce taken to gather
and Jade MY the de ad and care for the wounded.
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FOREIGN.
X ussia.

ST. PETERSBURG, August 9. despatch to the
Golos reports sn explosi ION In the mines OF the
Notifications OF ksrs. resulting in fire which de-
stro,ed the best portion Of the city.
Personal.
Prince Gortschakof will leave on Saturday for
Wlldbad. Baron Jamani is also going away on
leave for month. Councillor Won Hamburger
accompanies the emperor and empress ON the trip
to Llvada. They will proceed in . fortnight.
Grand Duke Constantine has already left for Q
tour abroad, during which he will visit the Paris
exposition.
Germany.
A Berlin despatch says MIR. Sonuerman, editor
OF the Fiankiorter Zeltung. has been elected .
member OF the German rechstsg.
Austria.
LONDON, August 8. The Teegraph's Tiepna
correspondent says letters TO several newspapers
allude to the Italian propaganda in Bosnia. One
journal says the landing of . number Of Italian
revolutioDists. The Rome Opinions denies the
truth of these reports.
England.
The Scotsman SAYS the meeting of the execu-
tive committee of the home rulers, Wednesday,
passed resolutions strongly condemning DIR. Butt
liberal and home rule member for Limerick and
the majority Of the home rule members for their
conciliatory policy towards the government. This
is probably the first attempt against Butts leader
ship.
WOman's Rights.
The radicals Of Southwark propose to nominate
NJ lss Helen Tsylo for parliament at the general
election. and thus practically raise the question Of
wonan'- rights.
Parliament.
In the commons, last night, Northcote said that
the government proposed to give careful consid-
GRAFTON to administrative reform in Asistic Tur-
key. The reforms mutually agreed upon with
Turkey would be guaranteed by treaty.
Turkey.
A despatch from Constsntinople to the Man
chester Guardian says that lie tiers received from
a person board Her Brittanic Msjesty's ship
Swittsure, in the Gulf of Saros, declare that the
Russians are still busy engaged in fortifyng and
do not expect peace will be permanent.
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NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
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Daily Rfarebee dournal
BLAINE AT OLDTOwN.
PenobscOt Aroused.


Special despatch to Daily journal
OLDrowN, August 9. One of the largest polt-
zeal meetings held 10 this section of the State
Was addressed this evening by Senator Blaine
Special trains were run from Bangor. aud the
people came from other points 10 private carriages
There WAS music and illuminatlons. The Senator
appear ed better, and his speech had the RUG
of the true metal, being devoted chiefly to the
subject of finances. His criticised the connection
of one Joseph l.. Smith with the Lumbermsn' s
Bank of Odtown, which was fsmilisrly known as
Joe Smiths Bank, making splendid point on
the man who is now the leader of party whose
chief business seems to be TO make war upon
"bsnkers" and "bondholders." There was much
enthusissm thronghou the meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-10

Scion Chase, apostle of Greenbackism, address
ed an open air meeting in this city. last evening.
Some three hundred persons were present, the
most of them drawn by curiosity to see the gen
temau. He was introduced by DIR. Croker. who
said that he prided himself on being greenback-
er to tn very bottom! Mr.. Chase drew woeful
picture of the times, the depression OF business,
ETC., aud said his "idee' was that the whole cause
WAS the shrinkage of values-ihe rise in the pur-
chasing power of government bonds, and the
shrinkage in manufactured articles, of farms, Of
cattle and of all the products of industry, and the
pauacea for all our woes was the further issue of
greenbacks, the exact amount he could not say,
but enough to meet the Legitimate demands of
business. The people listened with respectful at
tsntion, but there was not the slightest cnthusi-
asm. Considerable laughter was provoked when
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-10
ILLINOIS.


FREEPoRT, August 9. The republicans of the
fifth ongressionsl district have nominated X. Nj.
A. Hawk in Burchard's district.
The Chinese.
CHICAGO, August 8. Tue Chinese ambassador
at this place, yesterday. stated that his reception
at San Francisco WAS perfectly satisfactory. The
entire party were received with the profoundest
courtesy by the people of San Francisco, and fet-
ed and honored IN tue most hstterng way during
their seven days stay there. They had no official
recognition because they had not officially notified
the authorities Of their arrival. Said the ambas-
ssdor with quiet dignity, his arrival at this time
has nothing to do with the present anti-Chlnese
labor movement
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-10
THE CHINESE QUE>TION.
COngrt ssman Luttrell on the Stu .uOn.

New YORK, August9. The Graphic's Wash
ingt n special says Congressman Luttrell of Cali
iorDis had a consu ltaton with the President on
the sub jet oil Chinese immigration, aud asserts
that he is satisfied with the position he takes He
alive to the great evils resulting to the country
IRON the influx of Chinese.
ave perfectly safe in trusting to the Presi-
dent to settle this question. He will perfectly sat
isfy US" Luttrell was asked what effect the
Chinese embassy will have in determining the
course to be pursued by the government. IL
think" WAS the reply, THAT after they come here
and have an interchange of opinions with the
President, they will be satisfied that some limits
ton must be made in the immigration Of their
countrymen to the United States"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-10
Tin Roof1n&
.DOBBING
of all kinds, done by
GOULD & BARKER.
t&wtf
t&wti
TO CoNsCMERs OF GAS.

The Augusta Gas Light Company are under the
necessity OF repairing their gas holder which will
interrupt the usual flow Of gas for some days. An
partial supply, as it 10 manufactured, may be de-
livered, but il may not be relied upon TO deliver
even the quantity which can be made during the
hours Of consumption. Consumers are requested
to provide against this unusual interruption. Men
with apparatus are notified to be here Monday,
August 5tb. to commence the repairs, which will
be completed without delay.
Ter Older Of the Directors,
G. F. Nosrg, ssP't
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TENNE SSEE.
Revenue Matters.

WASHINGTON, August g. The following is re-
ceived:
Knoxville, Angust9 0.
To the Commissioner of Internal Revenue, Wash
ington:
sent W II. Cooper deputy collector, with 8
H. consi. ting Of my son, John Cooper and others
to seize a distery and arrest the party. The
stills were moved. The distillers were in ambush
and fired on John Cooper, breaking his lett arm
and woundng him in the abdomen. Wounds are
thought to be fatal.
(Signed) j. A. COOPER
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Marrirn.

In st. A ibans, July T. Mr.. Selden A. Parkman of
Palmyra. to Miss Nellie +. Jones OF 81. AiDans.
In No. Brdg on, Aug, 4, MIR L. kimball stone TO
Miss Emy M. Stone. both of Paris.
In Portland, Aug Z, MIR. Chas. A. Thurston to
Miss Olive A. asUn both OF Portla ID.
In Bi Brunswick, Aug. ]. Alvah A. Plummer, NJ. ID .,
of Lynn, Mass, to Miss Ella A. Tooth aker, o.
Brunswick.
In Topsham, July IL, Mr.. Alvah j. Alexander to
Miss + ,ther A Orr.
In Bath, Aug. 5, Nr. David L. Varne. to Miss
Carrie 4. Aver
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ST. PETERSBURG, August 9. A despatch to the
Golos reports an explosion in the mines Of the
Notifications of ksrs. resulting in fire which de-
siro,ed the best portion Of the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-10
Struck by Lightning.
NEW JERSEY.
Damage by NtOrm.

JERSEY CITY, August 8. Dispatches from diff
ferenf parts of the state say terrible rain storm
occurred last night. All trains the Rome,
Watertown Il Ogdenburg, north, were abandon ed
and no trains running to-day. Culverts were
washed out and bridges swept away. The dam
age throughout the country is reported heavy.
-Four inches of RAIN lie between three and seven
O'Clock this morning, and Black River has risen
five feet
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FLORIDA.


NEW YORK, August o. At Titusville, Florida,
Friday, John k. Saunders met young man nam-
ed Sweeney aud charged hin with insulting his
sister, and before Sweeney could draw to defend
himself, shot him three times. Sweeney fred
three shots at Saunders being wounded, and died
in few moments.
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W ASIliNt.ION.



WAsHINGroN. Augu-tS. 1t stated that if
sluin. Bull anu followers return to the United
States they will De captured and treated as pris-
obels oil war Tor the Custer massacre.
Per-Onai.
j. Meredith will remain at Athens, Greece, TO
represent the United States during the presest
CRISIS of affairs there, withou. any salary it was
abolished by The last congress.
Political.
The Star publishes an interview with represen-
tative Blackburn, chairman of the democratic
congressional Gu mpaign committee. MIR. Black
burn reports that his committee Is organized and
at work. He attaches great Importance to the fall
elections III the effect they Will have upon the
presidential election, aud is reported as say ing.
The coming election will be the first instance OF
the great pitched battle along the skiTmlshing
lines Ii We lose, our defeat in the fight for pres
deIt follows" Mr.. Blackburn said the national
party would he potent factor in the elections.
TLeir principles have become popular, and their
strength will extend but as general thing they
will not battle US. lie farther remarked, Their
movement Is also assuming communistic phase
wherever 1t is strongest. mat is the surest way
Of killing 1t. The sending of kearney east as
their apostle" will also hunt them. In the raw
ing. of this fanatic the people will see the danger
Gus pioclIvllies of the party. In Kentucky the ir
leauer Is Banton Duncan, who never did stroke
Of work IN his lite. Their final destiny will be
alter creating disturbance to disappear. The
interview was concluded with the assertion OF
Blackburn that there has been NO instance IN the
polltcs of this country where party had gained
control of both houses of congress that it did not
elect the next p esldeut.
A special despatch TO New York adds that
Blackburn stated his Preference ior candidates
tor president and wee president 10 be Thu man oil
Ohio and Wallace OF Pennsy lvsnis. lie predict
ed the nomination Of Thurman, and that he would
CalIy twenty three states.
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kennebec District Lodge will hold it second
quarterly session with Veteran Lodge, at the
soldiers Home. 10 Togus, on Wednesday, Au-
gust 2S. at O'Clock T. NJ This will be pic mic
session. held in the grove, and all are rogue tied
to bring their baskets, well EIed. Business
SION in the evening, commencing at ! o'clock
Many temperance speakers will be invited TO adj
dress the audience.
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A very pleasant time was enjoyed at the house
of the venerable and much respected Judge Pal
mer in Gardiner, the other evening, it being
the occasion of the visit of his brother,
Prof G.. S. Palmer of Washington
d. c. The house and grounds were finely
Illuminated, and large number of friends
called to pay their respects. Refreshments were
served in good style, and with true old fashioned
hospitality. The gentleman in whose honor these
festivities were held Is Professor in the Howard
Uuiversity and has charge of the Freedmen's
hospital in Washington. 1t will be remembered
that an attempt made at tune to break
him down. but his prosecutors were "driven into
their holes, anxious to haul the holes in after
than"
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AT Boston, BostoDs 3, Chcagos 0. Game call
ed at end Of fifth inning. In Boston $ halt OF the
sixth inning thee runs were made none out, whe u
game was called on account of the rain, putting
the game to fifth.
AT Brocktop, Massachusetts,, Towards OF Brock
ton Is, East Bridgewaters G.
At Worcester, Massachusetts,, Wsrcesters I,
Westboros o.
At Hudson, New York, Hudsons s, Pittsfeds 4.
At Cleveland, Ohio. Forest Ciys s, Cncinnatis
g.
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CAN ADA.
Thuh der storm

BELLvILLE, August 8. One of the most terri
nc thunder storms this season visited this locality
TO day and proved very destructive to property
generally House, barns and other buildings AID
out lying grsin we're largely injured. In the city
three houses we're struck by lightning and con-
siderably damaged.
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Dffo.

In this city, Aug. 8, OF cOnsnmi on. Lucila
Reeves, wife of Charles N. Ware, aged ~ years, 4
months and II days.
In Topsham, Aug |, Miss Corrls Annie Tedford
aged 2! yea months; Aug. ], Rebecca +. Pat.
ten aged 81 years.
In Bath, Aug 4, Hannibal ID. Reed. aged 80 We RS
4 month.
In -'orth San Juan, Cal, July IL, Capt. Hiram A.
Dunping; July 20, Capt. Benz. z. burning, broth
ers b tn flrinerly OF Harp swell