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The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1879-09-26

The trial of w. G. Terrell, who
has been twice convicted and sentenc-
ell to the Penitentiary for the murder
of Harvey Myers, is in progress at
Burlington, and the case was given to
the jury yesterday. 1t is said that
TerrelPs defence was much sire niger
this time than ever before.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-29

with plenty of hot weather will make fair
yield. Potatoes are looking well but have
had to he fought for Some have used Paris
Green, but most people depended upon the
pan and shingle.-Fishing parties have been
quite numerous here from other places, and
our lake has provided material for toothsome
chowdcrs and frys to all who applied.-Quite
a number of the villagers are visiting the sea
shore, among them the family of Postmaster
Brainerd. c. ii. Nelson and wife, w. S.
Hunnewell and wife, W. H. Ward and wife,
aud O. w. Washburn, Esq. Others will fol-
low. \ trip to the sea shore is a beneficial
change, and all who can should avail them
selves of the privilege. The wife of A. b.
Fletcher, Esq, is visiting relatives in the
State of Michigan. The wife of DIR. W;nn
has arrived from Massachusetts. The Rev.
Alfred Owen mentioned in your paper as
lately elected Professor of Greek and Litera-
ture at Kalamazoo, Mich, is native of
China and well remembered by many of US
We rejoice in his prosperity. G. G.. Thwng,
Esq, has returned with his family and is
making improvements about his domicile
suggestive of comfort and ornament. Rev.
A. j. Nelson, for many years pastor of the
Baptist church here. is now preaching at
North Haven. lie has returned for his wife,
and reports good success in his new field of
labor, and from his description we Judge it
pleasant one.-Many of our citizens went to
Waterville, on Saturday, to listen to Secre-
tary Sherman. and all are well pleased with
his speech. They say it is strong and unan-
swerabe His speech at Portland. if circu-
lated over the State, ought to turn thousands
from greenbackism to repubicanism.
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YELLOW FEVER.
New Orleans at last Infected with the
Dread Disease.

New York, July %. Michael Fitzgib-
to-day of yellow fever. Four cases from
llaytien ports have been admitted
TO the hospital John Henncssey stevedore,
died last evening.
New ORLEANS, July %. One fatal case
of yellow fever here. Italian girl. No other
cases here.
The Board of Health report one death last
night and another case reported to-day.
MEMPHIS, July 2s. Three new cases this
from the colered military company was made
to do police duty during the day, as the en-
tire strength of the regular force is assigned
to night service. 1t has rdined steadily since
daylight.
DIR. Fox of Texas arrived this morning.
He will be sent out of the city tonight, by
order of the Superintendent of Quarantine.
Inspectors at quarantine stations are instruct
ed not to permit unaccimated persons to en-
ter the city
l3 cases and deaths since report sent at
noon.
LOUISVILLE, July %. Mrs Pomeroy, who
with her child was removed to the hospital
last week, died last night. The child, also
suffering from fever, is doing well. They
arrived from Memphis.
WAsHIsGToN, July %. The Secretary of
War has autographed the Board of Health at
Memphis that rations will only be furnished
to persons sick with fever or in quarantine
camp, and who can be provided for in no
other way.
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FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

LONDON. July 20. The British ship, Riv-
er Eune, San Francisco, is ashore on one of
the Sicily islands, and is expected to be to-
tai wreck.
At the distribution Of prizes by the Duke
of Connought. at Wimbleto, Saturday, Mil
ton Farrow, American sharpshooter, was
much cheered on appearing to receive those
awarded him.
The harvest in East France is nearly ter
minated, and the southwest half is finished.
] The quality of the crops is better
than last year, but the quantity falls short be-
ing average.
dispatch confirms the reported fire in the
kremlin at Moscow, destroying the theatre.
The staircase was fred, it is supposed, by nj
hilists in the middle of the day, the 18th. II
was previously saturated with petroleum.
Stafford Northcote was thrown from his
carriage by collision at Fulham, Saturday,
and had narrow escape. 1t is hoped he
will soon recover.
depatch from South Africa says that
Chelmsford contemplates rendering his res
ignation.
PARIS, July % In consequence of rava-
ges of phyloxena in th9 French vineyards,
the minister of agriculture promised in the
Senate that as soon rs the commission repor-
ed on the question of planting American
vines, he would give immediate effect to its
decision.
In remaining number of streets in Paris,
the council christened in the memory of
President Lincoln.
L'Ordre insists on the validity of the re-
cent resolution of the Bonapartist leaders
which declared jerome the head of the fami-
ly, as being an official declaration of the
Bonapartist party and invites those who no
longer belong to them to declare their seces-
sion. This shows that Rouher, after weeks
of inaction and silence has again taken the
| field to enforce obedience on mutinous col
leagues. 1t does not, however, look as if his
efforts would succeed.
GENEVA, July %. The conference of
Orleanists came off announced, Prince De
Joinville, Duke Charities and Penthiere,
and Comte ID Eu having been there from the
10Th to the 2lst of July.
ROME, July 20. Signor Carroll, Italian
Premier paid long visit to Garibaldi. tits
believed Garibaldi has promised to support
the present government
BY IA hurricane. Sunday, several lives were
lost 20 vessels damaged and one vessel lost.
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LABOR TROUBLE.
Serious Disturbance by the Fall Rive
Strikers.

FALL RIVER, July 2S. Another serious
disturbance occurred last evening. John Vay,
in employ of the Union Belt Co., in company
with fellow-workmen, were mistaken for mob
sticks and suddenly sprung upon and assault
ed by a crowd Of strikers. The men were
knocked down. One of Ways companions
reganed his feet and ran, but was very badly
kicked and pounded
In view of the numerous disturbances, an
executive session Of the Board of Aldermen
was held this afternoon. for the purpose of
confirming additional cOnstables. This pur-
pose was defeated by the three democratic
aldermen, all liquor sellers. One of them.
Leonard, openly favored intimidation.
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MAINE NEWS BY TELEGRAPH.
Spc'y Sh ermlu.

Sec'y Sh erman.
BANGOR, July 2S. Revenue cutter Grant
sailed Monday morning, about ten o'clock
from Bangor, on tour OF inspection of
light houses, having on board Secretary
Sherman, who was accompanied as tar as
Bucksport by Postmaster Gen. Key with his
party and several of our prominent citizens.
Gen. Key and his party returned on spec
ial train to Bangor and Monday afternoon
visited the lumber mills near Orono.
This evening an elegant reception was Civ
en- the distinguished visitors at the private
residence of Mrs. II. L. Prentss at Elmbank.
\ large number Of the leading citizens and
ladies were present, and the occasion was
very brilliant one. Mr.. Key and party will
leave the city on special train tomorrow
at seven o'clock for Augusta. where they will
be the guests of Senator Blaine.
Political.
The republicans of this city formally open
ed the campaign tonight by the organization
of two campaign clubs. City Hall was crow
ded and the meeting was very enthusiastic.
In addition to the campaign clubs a soldiers
club was organized with Paul X. Seavey as
president, Who was last year president of the
greenback club. Senator liamlin made one
of his most effective speeches and was enthu-
siastically received. Several other stirring
speeches were made and the greatest cnthu-
siasm prevailed.
Fire.
FRYEBuRG, July IS. The post Office at
Lowell centre, kept by Josiah IL. Stearns, and
occupied by him rs variety store, was burned
last night with entire contents. Loss $1,000.
Small insurance on the building and stock in
Springfield Mutual
Personal.
ELLSWORTH, July IS. Sec'y Sherman ar
rived here this evening on the cutter Grant
and is the guest of Hon. Eugene Hale The
Secretary leaves for Bar Harbor early to-
morrow.
Sad Affair.
Mrs. w. II. Gibbs, of Alton, aged about
60, took fluid extract of Aconite by mistake
to-day. and died in a few hours.
Fire.
EAsTPoRr. July 2s. A fire in Eastport,
Monday, destroyed John Scans barn. Loss
500. No insurance.
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POLITICAL AFFAIRS.
Investigation.

CINcINNArI, July 2S. Before the Congress
sion al investigating committee, John Frizzcl
democrat, testified that VIM. Taylor, Deputy
Marshal, gave him s. to give to one Nc
Carthy, democrat for clectioneerng for the
republican ticket. Taylor said the money
was for Nc Carthys services on election day
Pat Mccarthy, democrat testified he saw
George Clement, Deputy Marshal, offer 4
ticket to man. Witness acknowledged hi
had been arrested once for perjury.
The committee then adjourned until to-
morrow
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Officer Breen has again succeeded in dis
closing the contents of those innocent appear
ing sugar barrels, by bringing from their
linden depths about three hundred bottles of
lager beer. The bracing liquid was very
scrutinizing vigilance of officer Brecn. 1t
was seized from Little & Co.'S express.
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The republicans of Sidney, one and all,
are requested to meet at the Union meeting
house, Friday, August LIST, at . p NJ, to or
ganize club, and transact any other bust
ness which the occasion may require.
There was considerable disturbance on
State street, Sunday night, between . and 10
o'clock. As the wife of Daniel Eason was
going along the street near the new Unfair
ian church man came up behind her and
violently threw or knocked her down. She
shouted murder which reused the neighbour
hood, and the fellow darted off. He ran
down Oak and up Flagg street, and on the
way he was seized by Lon Walker. but the
chap gave him such a choking that he
was glad to give up his hold. The fellow
then kept on his course across the high school
house yard and disappeared. 1t was proba-
bly, some one of the many tramps now in
testing this vicinity.
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NEW YORK.
SUNDAY Excursions

New YORK, July 2S. Drunkenness, pro-
family and fights characterized trips to Rock
away, yesterday.
While the Wllett Club were on a steam
boat excursion, yesterday, on Long Island
Sound, riot occurred Pistols and knives
were used. VIM. Distill was killed and
| others wounded.
Murder.
The inquest in the case of the murdered
candy maker, Bolendi, begun this morning.
Gorcello, the murderer, was present, closely
guarded. His conduct was that of chained
wild animal. The jury Immediately gave a
verdict that Bolenli died from blows inflicted
| by prisoner.
Laght's brewery, Williamsburg, burned
this morning. Loss heavy.
Funeral.
An immense throng attended the funeral of
Bolendi, murdered by an Italian, yesterday
He was buried in the Protestant burying
ground, The priest declined to officate
without $50 and his services were therefore
| declined.
Railroad Matters.
The claim of the Wabash railway to share
the through traffic to the coast is recognized
! by Commissioner Fink and managers of the
trunk lines 4 conference between repre-
sentatives of the trunk lines, officers of the
Wabash road and Mr.. Fink. was held Friday
and Saturday. The Wabash company will
receive 30 per cent of rate from New York
to st. Louis. The present rates to California
which are now about So ton, are to be sus-
tanned.
West Point.
PouGHKEEPsIE, July rs. 240 boys have
been examined, of whom l3l passed
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Condensed TELEGRAMS.

w Y. Little, President of the Alabama
Senate, is dead.
Gen. Ords son has been released on charge
of completely in killing Of Devices, by one
Tempke.
Loss from the Seattle fire is about one hum
bred thousand dollars.
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BASE BALL.

Springfield, Mass, -Worcesters II, Spring
fields o.
At Brockton, Mass. Brocktons s,
Palmers 7.
At Buffalo, New York-Provdene 8, Buff
los 7. f
At Chicago, Illinois-Chicagos 2, Cincin-
nats 5.
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THE INDIANS.

New YORK, July %. A despatch of the
26th says;
Miles is at Little Rocky Creek A few
Sioux women were captured who were trying
to join the Indians recently defeated. Sitting
Bull and his force has retreated to British
territory. The buffalo have commenced to
come south.
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NEWFOUNDLAND.
Disaster mt Sea.

ST.. JoHSs, July 2s. The crew of % and
2 passengers of steamer Bargos, of Hull,
England, wrecked on the Nth inst. at st.
Marys Bay, have arrived The cargo was
largely plundered by residents of the neigh
borhood. Magistrates and police have left
here to apprehend the plunderers.
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VERMONT.
Severe Storm.

DERBY LINE, July 2S. The heaviest hail
storm for twenty years occurred here yester-
day afternoon, breaking glass uprooting
trees, and destroying crops. AT some places
the hail was "A foot deep.
Fire.
WATERBURY, July %. At midnight the
hardware store of J. A. Burleigh was burned.
Loss So 200. Insured 81 900.
M. NJ, Knights store, house and barn were
burned Loss So 900 insured 50 800.
Frank b. Taylor, groceries; loss $1,000 ;
insurance 81, 800.
NJ. O. Evans, loss SO 600
Watts Block and several other buildings
burned.
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Weather Indications for To-Day.

For New England and the Middle States,
partly cloudy weather, light rains in norther
ly portions, southerly to westerly winds,
slowly falling barometer, and in the eastern
portions rising barometer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-29

Our advertising columns contain the notice
of the dissolution of the firm of Williamson
& Greenwood, and the formation of a new
firm, composed Of Mr.. Williamson, senior
member of the old frm, Mr.. A. d. Ward,
who has been employed in the store four
years and understands thoroughly the bust
ness of the agricultural store, and Mr.. John
Cogan, who might be said to have grown up
in the business.
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MARY LAND.
Shot.

BALTIMORE, July %. Thomas II. Burns,
occupying the Lodge at Antetam cemetery,
was yesterday instantly killed by his wife.
She claims that sine was i'll danger of her life
and acted in self defence.
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We are pleased to learn that Mr.. Edward
f. Myrick has purchased the estate of his
mother, at the corner of State street and
Montgomery avenue, and that he will contin-
ne to reside in Augusta. He has contemplate
ed leaving the city
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EASTERN AFFAIRS.

PHLIPPopoLrs, July IS Great excite
ment here and some apprehension of dstur-
Dances in consequence of the international
convention that the postal and telegraps ad-
ministration must be appointed by the Sui
tan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-29

MIR. EDITOR On my way to hear Mr..
Sherman, Friday evening, at Granite Hall,
was met by two men with circulars, one of
whom asked me TO take one and ask the viii
lain TO explain, if he could, the points of the
same. | do not complain of their distribut-
ing circulars, but of the foul language used,
and regret that we have men in our COM
munity who lay claim to responsibility, and
use such language towards so worthy a man
as Mr.. Sherman. j.
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On account of sickness near the club
grounds, the glass ball shoot will take place
at the west end of the dam, tonight, at six
o'clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-29

Postmaster General key will arrive here
this morning, on the 10 o'clock train from
Bangor He will be entertained by Sena-
tor Blaine The party consists of Postmas-
ter Gen. Key, wife and two daughters, the
wife and daughter of Postmaster james. of
New York. Mr.. Thompson. General Superin-
tendent of Railway Mail Service, Mr.. Che
ney, New England Superintendent II. NJ. S,
Mr.. Fields, Special Agent z. o. d., and Mr..
Jameson. Inspector r. NJ s.
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The shawl advertised, some three weeks
ago, as lost between Augusta and Hallowell
has been left at this office by Henry d. Aus
tin of Uallowel
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China Locals.

VfhthN IlUchTs.
The hay crop is about gathered and opin-
ions differ as TO the yield in comparison with
last year. While some assert that they have
a greater amount than last season, it is more
generally conceded that we have just about
an average yield, with better quality. The
late rains have retarded the gathering.
Grain is doing first-ratc. Corn is small, but
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MASSACHUSETTS,.
Fatal Accident.

BosroN, July %. John Donovan fell
through the elevator at Bliss & Fabyan's store
and was instantly killed.
Not Lost.
GLOUCESTER, July %. Allen and Cole
man, lost June 26 from schooner Proctor.
in fog on the banks, arrived at this place
this morning.
Poisoned.
SUDBURY, July 2S number of severe
cases of poisoning are reported in Acton,
South Acton and Concord junction, caused
by packed beef from butchering house in
South Acton.
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I1.ifn.

In this city, July 2sth, of diphtheria, N. Willie
son of Warren and Ellen Harlow, aged II years.
Funeral AT 80 O'Clock this afternoon, from Flagg
St. Place.
In Hennepin, H., July II. William Read, ESD,
(brother of Mrs G. Beale of this place. aged ~ years
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-29

a club of upwards of 100 subscribers to
"rhe Honest Truth has been raised in Ca
man. The republicans of that town are fully
alive and efficient work is being done for the
lican county officers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-29

One of the fellows who was skrmishing
about the premises of Mr.. John Dyer, Fri
day night, is now in Jail here, so the police
think.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-29

The cross road leading from Northern ave-
nue. to the kcnnebcc dam, closed to public
travel for some time past has been re-npened,
to the great convenience of many citizens.
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Riot.

OTTAWA, July 2S. Aparty of 100 Young
Britons, returning home Saturday night from
escorting the Montreal Britons to the cars,
were fired on by 300 men, one of the Britons
being wounded. The prompt arrival of po-
lice prevented a bad riot. Several arrests
| were made.
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Arrested.

GRANVILLE, July 2s. Thomas Reed, the
treasurer of the First National bank of Gal
weston, Texas, who is defaulter, is arrested
here.
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Railroad Accident.

PHILADELPHIA, July %. Two trains were
well smashed up by collision on the North
Pennsylvania railroad, during the storm on
Saturday night. Several passengers were
injured -
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NEW HAMPSHIRE
Denial.

MANCHESTER, July 2S. An announcement
in the local papers that person lately arriv
ed from the South had boon stricken with
yellow fever, created considerable excitement
this evening, but the Board of Health have
no information to justify it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-29

Athens republicans are wide awake. ''The
Honest Truth is being extensively circulat-
ed. Greenbacks and democrats subscribe for
it as readily as republicans
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New York MOnev Market.

Evening Report.
NEW YORK, July 70.
Money loaned at q a. cent. call, closing at
per 3 q + cent.
Sterling, 4s364sei for long, and 4s3 as3l for short
sight.
Carrying rates, l--a2-; borrowing rates, 3la.
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Poisoned.
PENNSYLVANIA.
Coal Trade.

PIrrsBuRG, July 2s. The food did great
benefit to this city. Sixteen million bushels
of coal had been awaiting shipment for
month at the river, and there was a coal
famine at many lower river towns. Fifty
steamboats,, with 800 barges, containing eight
million bushels of coke and coal, have been
released
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
Boston Stock List.

| [Sales at the Brokers Board.l
| Boston, July &c.
Boston Maine Railroad, l16- il6-
Eastern Railroad, III al5A
Portland, Saco Portsmouth Railroad, i00-g
Boston & Maine Railroad rs 9120-
| Eastern Railroad, new bonds,) 3ls, 7sta-i
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Storm.

! QUEBEC, July 2S. thunder storm accom-
panied by hail stones as large as marbles,
swept through the village of Bronze and dis
trict, last night, doing great damage to glass
crops and fruit trees. A woman was killed
and man hurt by lightning at Hetionne.