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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-28
WASHINGTON.
National Thanksgiving.

National Thanksgiving.
WAsHINeroN, October 26. The President will
soon issue his proclamation fixing Thursday,
November 18th, ~ . day of Thanksgiving.
The Attempted Assassination.
The Spanish charges dafisires called at the
state department to-day, and officially informed
acting secretary Seward of the attempt recently
made for the life of King Alfonso, and the par
tculars Of the affair Is already published. The
acting secretary in behalf of the government ex-
pressed his qualification that the attempt upon the
life Of the king had failed, and was pleased to
know that the guilty patty was arrested
Personal.
Secretary Sherman to-day remarked that he had
nothing to say concerning James E. Anderson's
retraction of his story about the alleged Sherman
letter. Further than that he had always been sat
isfed that the truth of the history would in the
end fully vindicate him from the charges and as
PERSONS in that connection, and that he would
prefer to assist rather than to delay obstruct
thorough examination into ell the facts.
The 4 Per Cents.
The subscriptions to the per cent. loan to-day
were Sill $50.
Reception.
A number of prominent Irish citizens to- night
arranged for the reception of Col. Condor, the
Fenian, next Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-28
IOWA.
Senator Kellogg.

DIES MONIES, October 20. Senator Kellogg
passed through this city to-day, coming from
Omaha. A reporter interviewed him and called
his attention to the interview published in the In
dianapolis Herald, coming from James Z. Ander
son. The senator said "There is no letter
There is nothing in what he SAYS about it, mol
anything else in that despatch is, except perhaps
what he relates Of Sypher, who was his counsel.
understand they have had falling ont. He may
be disclaiming some Of the things which pssset
between him and Sypher.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-28
M arlue Disaster.
NORTH CAROLINA.
Death.

LUMBERToN, October %. Edward Hartman
the drummer shot by Miss Linkham, is not ex-
pected TO survive. Miss Linkham gave birth to .
child two hours after the shooting.
Revenue Matters.
The attorney general in accordance with the
recommendation of the acting commission Of 10
ternsl revenue, has granted . petition of some
four hundred persons in North Carolina, indicted
for violation Of the internal revenue laws. They
will be allowed to plead guilty to the charge.
against them, but sentence will be suspended dur
ing good behavior. These parties promise to alb
stain from further violation Of the Law themselves
and to use their influence to prevent others from
doing 90.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-28
EXICO.
The Situation.

WASHINGTON, October %. Information has
been received at the war department that Next
the Rio Grsnde, arrived at Psdras Negrss, where
Gen. Ord, who commands the U. s. troops on the
Rio Grande frontier. has gone to meet him for
consultation ~ to the plans to be pursued to
maintain order and to prevent cattle stealing
raids into Texas from the Mexican side. Genl
Trevino has orders to Co operate with Gen'l Ord
in preventing these raids, and has some 4 900 or
5000 troops with him for this purpose.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-28
GEORGIA.
The Lost STEAMSHIP

SAVANNAH, October %. Capt. Cbeeseman and
the officers and crew Of the steamship General
Barnes, before reported lost arrived here to-day,
vie Charleston. The steamer was abandoned on
Wednesday morning, oil hands taking to the boats
stood aver until the steamer went down, then
pulled to the schooner Drew. which when of
Charlsston transferred them 70 . fishing smack.
All hands we'll.
Rsilr0ad Accident.
A freight train on the Central road, ran of the
track 1t Is mile post, Macon, Ga, smashing eigh'
loaded box cars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-28
The Indians.
Disheartened Condition of the Captives,
AN ALARMING PROSPECT OF
WANT.

OMAHA, October 26. Other captured Cheyenne
under Dull Knife we're famished, cold and dis
heartened at Red Clouds refusal to receive and
protect them. They we're almost without ammu-
milton and fairly starving. The Indian bureau
has applied to this department to feed their whit
employees at Red Cloud and Spotted Tail agen-
cies until an appropriation can be obtained from
government. Supplies for Indians are entirely
exhausted, and with winter near the prospect is
alarming.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-28

Two young men were standing beneath tree
on certain street in this city the other day, when
one of them said: "John, I'll bet you . dollar
there are two cords of wood in this tree above
u.s." The other person, with long glance. took
10 the dime nsions of the tree. "And / will bet
you dollar" the other said, at length. THAT
there three cords, every bit of it, il that tree
A third person came along, and the money wa.
placed in his hands, while the bet was related to
him. Then there was q pause. "But how
are we going to know which one of US is right p
said one Of the men at last. "Sure enough p .sid
the other, "the tree would have to be cut down
and sawed up" And they had never thought of
that! So they shook hands,all around, had sor,
of sheepsh laugh at their blunder, and declared
the bet "oG"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-28
RHODE ISLAND.
Fire.

PROVIDENCE. October rs. Two barns, owned
by John F. Tenant, and contents, including
eight horses. were burned At Newport this morn
ing. Loss $500; insured. Incendisry.
Convention.
The Universalist general convention at Provi-
dence, closed yesterday. Resolutions were passed
misunderstanding the use Of intoxic sting bever-
ages, and recommending the use of unfermented
wine in oil cases for communion purposes.
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Personal.
WEST VIRGINIA..
Killed.

WHEELING, October 26. At Benwood, A. Pat
terson had the top of his head blown of by the
accidental discharge of gun on the shoulder of
Thomas Sproul. who was walking ahead Of Pat
terson. Both were aged IL.
Marine Disaster.
The Philadelphia steamer EvermAn was caught
in the recent cyclone, while anchored, and carried
out. A tremendous wave washed the second
mate and two of the crew overheard, and sue
ceedng wave brought the mate aud one Of the
men back upon the deck, but the Other man was
lost.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-28
POLITICAL.
Nominations.

GREENFIELD, Mass. October 26. The indie
pendent congressional convention of the 18th dis
trict nominated ]. c. Parsons Of Holyoke, by &C
clamatiou.
james +. Grnnell of Greenfield, hard money
and anti-Buter democrat, was nominated in the
10th district to-day.
Greenback Nominations.
BRAINrREE. Mass, October 20. Greenbackers
IN the I'd Congressional District have nominated
Edgar f. Dean.
Nomination Accepted.
MEMPHIS, Tenn, October &c. Hon. CASEY
Young announces himself as candidate for re.
election TO Congress.
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PENNSYLVANIA.
Acquitted.

PHILADELPHIA, October 26. On the 9th of
June George W. Stiles, during family quarrel,
shot his wife and cut his own throat and that of
his daughter Lulie. aged years. The father and
mother recovered but the child died. and to-day
Stiles, who had been on trial for murder, was &C.
quilted on the ground Of insanity.
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NEW HAM PSfiIRE.
Arrested.

PORTSMOUTH, October q. Henry F. Dixon,
who recently eloped with . married woman, leav-
ing several unpaid bills, for which be was arrested
ct Sherbrooks, ct the request Of the city marshal
of THU city, and who was afterwards let of be.
cause of some informalities, has sued the officer
who arrested him o. SAerbrooke. alleging fahe
imprisonment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-28

From the public efforts of Dr. M'Cabe in this
city, yesterday, general desire has been awaken.
ed to attend his lecture tomorrow night, when .
rich treat will be offered our citizens. Tickets Sc
curing reserved seats. may be had ct the office of
the Eastern Express.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-28
YER MONT.
DENIAL.

Denial.
BENNINGTON, October rs. The murder Of
Green Brimmer bv trsmps, at PownAl, is contra
dictsd. He 10 recovering.
Sen0us Accident.
The six year cid son OF Thomas Moorway fell
from the loft Of lumber shed 10 Waterbury. to-
day, and cut fearful cash in his head. The doc
tors have some hopes Of his recovery.
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Fire..

JERSEY CITY, October g. This morning fire
broke out in the buildings 90 vanderbrook &
Sons lumber yard property. The loss is estimate
ed at over $1,000.
Marine Notes.
The loss of the steamer City Of Houston, with q
cargo valued ct 825 900. is reported.
The General Barnes also is reported lost. Val
ued at "a, 900.
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Personal.
OHIO.
APPOINTMENT.

COLUMBUS, October 26. Rev. N. A. Gallagher
of st. Patrick's church, is appointed by Archbsh-
op Purcell, administrator of the diocese of Colum.
bus, vice Rosecrsns, deceased.
Murder.
Two drunken railroad employees entered VIM.
Godson's saloon at Peninsula, yesterday, and beat
the latter fatally, with fat iron.
Verdict.
CLEVELAND, October 26. The jury in the case
Of Charles McKill for murder, rendered verdict
Of murder 10 the 1st degree. He murdered Mary
Kelly, his mistress, several months since.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-28

Smart OctOgenarian.'
Mrs. Almirs Freeman of VsssAlboro', aged 80
years, during the month of August last, spun
seventy-six skeins of yarn, doubled and twisted
twenty skeins. knit one pair mems drawers, and
footed two pair mems stockings. fa
Where Is the girl Of eightses, who can beat
thati
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-28
SAD ACCIDENT.
New. w. ii. II. Murray Likely TO Loose
His Right Hand.

BosToN October 26 New Haven special
says Rev w. II. II. Murray, while duck shoot
ing, yesterday, near his residence ct Madison, l..
L., had his right hand badly shattered by the
bursting of gun, and it is feared it will have to
be amputated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-28

There is quite an excitement in East Wsshburn
on the Aroostook railroad question. On Monday,
the l4th inst the citizens Of Presque Isle voted
to raise $4,000 to help build the road from Caribou
to some point near the Aroostook bridge. The
citizens of Maysville met the 2st to vote whether
they should or should not raise the rems ming
S6, 900 required by the company. They did not
come to any decision, and another meeting is to
be called.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-28
T3ff0.

In this CITY, October 9th, at the house Of Geo. r.
Potter, Esq Miss Cassie seldom, Of Calendoni 10,
N. s., aged ~ years.
In Bath, Oct. %, Catherine, wife Of John Con.
nelly, aged 10 years; oct. -, George g. Williams,
aged S6 years and months.
In Harrison, Oct. -. Mrs. Sally Walker, widow
Of Des. Charles W slksr, aged IS years, nonths
IN waterford, Oct. IL, Mrs. sally eaWin, wife OF
Thomas Sawin, aged 10 years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-28
CANADA.
Sentenced.

WKLLAND, October 26. John F. Whitby, a
half breed, IS sentenced to be hanged November
23i, for the murder of fellow tramp, on the 18th
of April.
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Marrifn.

In Bath Oct. IS. Mr.. William C. McCorrison to
Miss Annie Il. Higgins. both Of Bath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-28

TORONTO. October 26. The Queen has confer
red the order Of st. Michael and st. George On
Hon. C. A. P Polletier, and T. c. Keefer, Cana
dian commissioners to the Paris exposition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-28
MASSACHUSETIS
Death.

WoBURN, October rs. Charles Moore, wound
ed with knife 1t his meat market, Tuesday, in
which affair his brother james is implicated last
evening died,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-28

An EXPERIENCED TEACHER desires 70 On
"A gage q school for the winter term. Address,
ia. A. HEATH,
sept2. TT Hallowell, Ne.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-28

Secretary Schurz left Washington this evening
for Boston, where he will speak on Monday even
ing. He stops in Philadelphia and New York en-
| route reaching Boston on Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-28

We are glad to learn that AZ effort 10 being made
to raise the balance Of money now needed to in.
sure the erection of SOLDIER Monument in th is
city. Last winter . sum amounting to nearly
81, 100 Was raised at the Fair held at Granite
Hall and by the individual subscriptions Of many
of our citizens. But . considerable mere 10 need.
ed before We can ask the city to make an appro-
priation sufficient to enable us 10 procure monu-
ment that will reflect credit upon our city and
the capital Of the State. A meeting Of the cti-
zeps and oil persons interested in this enterprise,
will be held At Grand Army Hall, over Myrick's
drug store. on Tuesday evening, Oct. 18th. ct
7.30 O'Clock, 10 take such steps - may be Deem
ed necessary to perfect arrangements for . Fair
aud for adopting such other measures ~ may be
thought best for raising the requisite funds. 1t IL
hoped there will be . full attendance. The 10.
dies are particularly requested to be present.
Supreme Judicial court -Libbey, ]. Pre-
siding.
SATURDAY, Oct. 26th.
The important ice case between Joseph Brad
street 4 ais. and Abram Rich, Jr., was concluded
and went to the jury at IL o'clock. On the open
ing of the court in the afternoon they came in
With sealed verdict. in which they found in IA
vor of the plaintiffs, sssessing The damages at
six thousand forty three dollars and ninety cents.
After the jury retired. the court Was unable to
find another case ready for trial. and excused the
jurors till Monday.
Assignments for third week:
MONDAY, October 2Sth.
3e4, Stewart W. Jackson; Clay; Hall.
Hamilton & Ross.
1875, Preston vs. Chase; Hatch Chapman.
l29. Whitney 4 81. vs.. Weymouth & ais; Rob-
inson; Hatch.
3l9. Fogg. assignee vs.. Sprague; Robinson
Heath.
TUESDAY, Oct. Doth.
400, Belgrade W. Readfeld; Titcombs; Bean.
25s. Peck & al. W. Harvey; E. W. w.; Baker
&B.
$50. Peck vs.. Harvey; E. W. W; Baker & B.
26l, Same vs. same.
679, Young apt. from Probate J. vs.. Mattocks.
Bradbury.
1856. Weeks W.. Potter; Titcomb; Vose.
30, Townsend W. Baker; Whitmore; Earring
4sl. vassalboro' ". Weber; Priest Robinson
"WEDNESDAY. Oct. Both.
2ss, Wing vs.. Haynes ct al. Pillsbury: E. ".
W.
372, Potter vs. Grover; Potter& o.; Carleton.
400. Carr VS.. White; Carleton; Bean 4 b.
AT, Hunter in error VS.. Heath 4 AL; Hatch
B. & B.; Webb.
AS, Worthley vs.. Robinson; White; f. W. w
305, Lawrence & ais. VS.. Rich; Baker & B.
Clay.
THURSDAY, Oct. 81.
39l, Ruqgles vs.. Coffin Mitchell & Benson
Knowlton Geo. c. Wing. Foster & Stewart.
1872, Rogers vs.. W. P. Whitehouse; Baker & B.
Vose.
AIS. Brooks & ais ". whitehouse Heath vose
Pillsbury.
464, Longfellow ". Cbase; E. w. W.; Vose.
1872, Peoples Bank vs.. Rowe 4 als.; Foster 4 8
Webster j. H.
FRIDAY, Nov. LIST.
474. Brick & a. vs.. WEIGH Waldron; Vose.
40, Perkins vs.. Norris Potter & O.. Bean 4 B
1856, Dunn ". Barney Foster & S. Carver.
499, McIntire vs.. Carr; w. P. W.; Hopkins
Rob.
500, Stanley W. Fairbanks; Carleton; Potter
10,
las, Jackson vs.. Edwards; Webster; Robinson
SATURDAY, Nov. I'd.
ia, Parlin W. Whitehouse Ad'r; Baker & B.
E. w. W., Stewart.
lis, Same 70. same; same.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-28

The ladies are creating quite q sensation by ap-
pearing on the street. wearing boys hats. It's no
wonder, for the style is as sensible as it is pretty
There are two new styles of Ladies' Stiff Hats,
called respectively, the "0xford" and Derby" OF
modest, handsome style, all ready for wear. nth
out employing the arts of the milliner. They are
for sale at Getchel's hat and fur store corner of
Water and Bridge streets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-28

Ok FASHIONABLE CARDs. no two alike, with
10 name, 100, % Scroll with names loo post
paid. Asentss outfit, loo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-28

The Camden Anchor Works have been shu,
down for few days, and the building and ma
chnery are undergoing extensive repairs. A large
amount of iron is being laid in, and the work,
will start up about the fist of Move mber
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-28

For New England ssd the Middle States,
to colder, northwest winds, followed BY rising
barometer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-28

On Saturday, Mr.. j. +. Nourse, who has been
the agent of the Sprsgues at their mills in thi.
city, left for bis new situation in New York city
We regret to lose so fine gentleman and worthy
citizen. but wish him the largest measure of sue
cess in his new ieid.
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1ofaI ann state Menus.
FIFTY YEARS.
METHODISM IN AUGUSTA in 1878
AND 1878.
Celebration of the Fiftieth Anniversary
of the Building and Dedication of the
Methodist Meeting House In Augusta.

HISTORICAL. SERMON BY DIR. ALLEN
DISCOURSES BY DIR. MCABE AND
OTHERS.
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N lSSOURl.
Snow Storm.

ST. LOUIS, October 26. Dispatches from the
West say that snow fell to-day in Western Mis-
souri, and different places in Kansas, being the
earliest in l6 years. Rain fell here all day. with
cold atmosphere and there are indications Of snow
tonight.
Personal.
Gen. Jos. D Shields has returned to his home
in Csrroltou, entirely recovered from his recent
illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-28

Dow & Storer are making their good sausagei
again this season, and supply the trade. Ash
your market man for them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-28

The Maine Standard mas been nOWNnB sDout
the expense of the night watch at the State
House, intending to convey the impression by
its lying squbs that the sum Of $1,000 is Annually
paid to one person who serves as the night watch
there. The fact is that tpo faithful men are con-
stsntly employed and on duty in that capacity
men even whom professional burglars would not
care to attack men of courage and physical power
to back up that courage. One of the strongest
proofs Of the efficiency OF this force, is the
fact that during all the time they have been en-
ployed, no attempt has been made upon the valu
able property entrusted to their care. What
would the Standard do Discharge the two men
and employ one OF its losfng political pimps. .
hanger-on who would be glad to sleep nights in a
chair at the State House for the low price Of $500
year! There would be $1,000 per annum
saved. True, the treasures OF the State, the &C.
emulation Of years, would be jeopardzed, but
never mind about that; tine appropriations would
be cut down to the extent of one thousand dol.
lars. How absurd! We would like to know
what the Standards one man would have done
the other night during the great storm, when the
gale lifted the largest skylight from the building,
and the rain began to pour in. 1t was all the
two men could do to replace 1t in position. One
man would have been entirely powerless, and the
rain would have drenched and ruined portion Of
the valuable library, the elegantly finished Coun-
Gil chamber, the Governors private room, and
found its way TO other parts Of the building.
These two men composing the vigilsnt night
watch at the State House, saved that nigh. to the
State more than four times the amount Of their
yearly salary. The people Of Maine are in favor
of strict economy. but they are not in favor OF
Sending boy on a mans errsnd," or entrusting
the treasures Of the State to incompetent hands.
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Convention.
N EW YORK.
Bayara Taylor Ill.

NEW YORK, October 26. Cable specials say
Bsyard Taylor has undergone dangerous surgi-
cal operation for dropsy, resulting in the extrac
ton Of fourteen litres OF water. He 10 improving
though be has been ssriously i'll.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-28

In Mercer they can't find half barrels enough
70 put ther cider in. Somerset Reporter.
Why, then, don't they use whole barrels
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Nallomell local Nems.

Fishermen have been doing lively business Of
our whsrves for the past few weeks, exchanging
their cured dry fish and salt mackcrel, for ap-
pies, potatoes and other vegetables, or cash, ac-
cording to the wishes OF their customers.
We learn that the new Division of Good Tenn
plars recently organized in this city, is in a most
fourishing condition. and new members are
added at almost every session. They have a fine
cabinet organ and abundant material for furnish
ing music to eniven their social entertainments.
Morrell, Of the Gardiner Home Journal, says
that it makes him mighty mad to be taken for
"that other fcller that looks like him." and well
he may feel somewhat desperate, knowing that
the counterfeit is sure to be exposed. sooner or
later. If he feels mad about the ridiculous mis-
take, what must be the horrible state of mind of
that other fellow
A couple of tramps were sent to Jail for thirty
days by Judge knight on Tuesday last. They
had walked from Lewiston the previous day and
found lodgings in the lookup Monday night.
They appeared weary, hungry and sad but they
did not leave their cells without enjoying one
good square meal.