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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-02-05
The New York Nominations Con.
firmed.
Especial to Boston journal. I

The nominations of Merritt as Collector,
and Burt as Naval Officer of the port of New
York, vice Arthur and Cornell suspended,
were confirmed this afternoon, after long
and at times exciting discussion, by vote of
80 ayes against "a nays, a majority of the
Democratic Senators voting in favor of con-
frmation, and majority of the republican
Senators voting against it.
When the Senate went into executive ses-
sion, the rejoinder of Collector to the replica
ton of Secretary Sherman, was read, and
Conkling made an unsuccessful attempt to
have the nominations recommtted to the COM
mittee; but the friends of the administration
knew they had the votes. and they insisted
floor and made an earnest and somewhat bit
ter speech, arraigning the President. He
charged him with having declared that poll
tics were to be divorced from the govern
ment, and exhibited large budget of letters
written by him to Collector Arthur asking
offices, among them q request that a sinecure
place might be given to l.. II. Howard. his
biogrspher.
Senator Bayard followed in long and TEN.
perate speech, in which he advocated the con.
hrma,ion of the nominations.
Morgan of Alabama and Dawes of Massa.
chusetts, also urged the confirmation Of the
NOMINATIONS.
Senator Herman, who had been relied upon
by Conkling to head a Democratic opposition
10 the nominations, avowed himself indiffer.
ent rs to the result. The rejection of the
nominations was advocated by Senators Ed
munds, Howe, Voorhees,, Cockrell and Nc
Donald. None of them, however, were in
any way discourteous to the President in
their remarks.
There were seven pairs, Wis. Butler with
Barnum, Wallace with Cameron of Penn,
Edmunds with Christiancy, Thurman with
Dorsey, Merrimon with Ingalls,, Lamar with
Mcpherson, Plumb with Sharon.
The following senators did not vote Jone,
of Florida, Herman, Maxey and Wadleigh
Senator Eustis was absent, and not paired.
There was quite discussion on removing
the injunction of secrecy from the vote, but
it was finally carried. This action Of the
senate disposes Of the New York appoint.
ments, and removes stumbling block from
the pathway of the republican party.
Conkling and his friends are disappointed
and denounce Secretary Sherman as having
secured the result, yet many of them do moi
hesitate to express their satisfaction that the
vexatious question has been at last disposed
Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-02-05

trespass; an act for repeal of chap. 200 OF
the laws of 1873.
PETITIONS, BILLS, &C., PRESENTED AND RE-
FERRED.
BY Nr. NINTON of Cumberland-Bill an act 10
amend TO- chap. az of the revised statutes under
leave; referred to the Judiciary Committee. Amends
the section by adding the following: "And the ex-
penses of said law courts shall be paid by the State
by Mr.. HALVES of Cumberland-Bi an act addi.
ti0na TO chap. 20 of the public laws Of 1878 entitled
ian act to regulate and protect fisheries and props-
CATION of fish" Referred TO the Committee on Fish
cries, under leave. PROVIDES for a penalty of not
less than $50 more than $500 for obstrucing In
any way by any net seine, weir other contriv ance
for taking fish, more than one-cighth part of the
channel Of any of the tide waters Of the State One
half of the penalty goes to the prosecuting party
On motion of Mr.. THOMPSON of Knox,
Adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-02-05
CONSUMPTION CURED.

An old physician, retired from practice.
having had placed in his hands by an East
India missionary the formula of simple
vegetable remedy, for the speedy and per.
manent cure of consumption, bronchitis, ca.
tarrh, asthma, and all throat and lung atfec.
tons, also a positive and radical cure fol
nervous debility and all nervous complaints
after having tested its wonderful curativ,
powers in thousands of cases, has felt it hi.
duty to make it known to his suffering fcl
lows. ActAated by this motive, and desir,
to relieve human suffering, will send fire..
of charge, to all who desire it, this recipe
with full directions for preparing and using
in German, French, or English. Sent by
mail by addressing with stamp naming thi,
paper. w. W. Sherar, l49 Powers Block
Rochester, New York. jan30t&w4w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-02-05
The Attack on BarrOn's Memory

TO the Editor Of tie Journal:
Now, in a trife less than year after his
death we are asked to reverse our opinion of
Mr.. Barron and believe him a bad man and a
self-murderer. The subIimity of his dying
act which dignifed human nature and added
to the list Of the worlds heroes new name
"a synonym for Fidelity TO Trust--has been
equalled by the audacity Of the charpe-not
to say conspiracy-of the detectives. who.
baffied in their efforts to discover the
murderers, are possibly DESTROYS of seeking
an excuse for the futlity of their labors, and
a vindieation of their professional expert.
ness.
At the time of Mr. Barrons death, the pub
lie received from the bank officers and the de
tectives then employed, their explanation o.
the affair. We were led to believe that i
there was ever bank robbery, there was on,
at Dexter; that it was brutal in the extreme
that the treasurer endured blows, strangula
ton and death, but would not yield the con
tents OF the safe. ! say the public beliey ed
this explanation, for the bank officers and
detectives believed it themselves. and tbey
acted upon it. No sensible person " no knew
anything about the circumstances of the tray.
edy dreamed of anything to the contrary
Jenny Hope was arrested and tried, for be
ing, as was believed, distantly connected
with it, but he was ultimately acquitted. apt
Detective Wiggin soon after retired from IN,
case, fully satisfied that the chief of the pans
had left the country, ii being too hot for him
The subject finally ceased TO be utpermost in
the public mind, but many people have con.
tinued in the faith that sooner or later JUS.
tice will overtake the criminals.
new set of detectives recently undertook
the case, at their own solicitations, and they
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-02-05

The Portland Advertiser IN Its issue OF
Monday says: ut is reported from Au-
gusta, that Senator Vinton, of this county
is coming forward as candidate for the
nomination for Governor He is one Of
the most experienced Legislators there,
and the movement, which began in the
legislature, is said to have extended out
side Of that body, and is attracting some
attention throughout the State"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-02-05

MERCHANT UP TOWN went without his
overcoat. took a hard cold and was cross,
most sick, when one of his clerks prevailed
upon him to try little of DR.. A. ]. Flagg's
Cough and Lung Syrup. Three doses cured
him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-02-05

Adamsons Botanic Buisan, is prepared
from the choicest extracts of banks, roots
and gums, and is highly recommended for its
great curative properties 1t cures all throat,
chest and lung difficulties. Price 35 cts.
fpbl+&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-02-05
9aiIp Asnnebet Journal.
Augusta, Wednesday Aorn'g, Feb. s, 1879
CoMM1TTEE NOTICES.


Committee Finn ncAal Affhirs.
The Committee on Financial Affairs, will give O
he ing on the Resolve In favor of the Maine Gener
nj Hospital, in the Senate Chamber. Wednesday
Fe5'y 3, at go II. VI.
S %%: hSG l. s.orsros, chairmen.
Committee on State Lands and State Roads,
The Committee on State Lands and State Roads
will every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon, at
"a o'clo * in the Office of the Land Agent
J. kp g. rt fEsSGh, chairmen.
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION.
The Committee on Education will meet on Tues
day and Thursday afternoons Of each week. at p
O'Clock.
~ q x SSMs F f,a Fksep'0S' chairmen.
INsOLvENT LAW.
The Joint Select Committee on the Insolvent Law,
will hold a session in the Senate Chamber, on Friday
Feb 9TH, at 2 O'Clock, Z. NJ. All persons intere s'ed
win govern themselves accordingly.
A. r. MouLToS,
COMMITTEE ON FEDERAL RELA-
TIONS.
The Committee ON Federal Relations will meet on
"wednesday afternoon Of each week. at u O'Clock, nj
Room No a.. -
A. +. PARIIN, Cbsirmap
G. I. BROWN,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-02-05

You MAY NOT THINK 1T NOW, but cough
is fore-runner Of lasting disease. Check it
at once by using DR.. A. J. Flagg's Cough
and Lung Syrup.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-02-05

ULcERArED SORE THROAT yields readily to
DIR. A. J. Flagg's Cough and Lung Syrup.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-02-05

CHRONIC CATARRH is easily cured if you
will use DIR. A. j. Flagg's Cough and Lung
Syrup.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-08-07

British lead In his body TO an hon
ored grave. In that naval action
the British officers and sailors
killei outnumbered Jones's entire
command. Jones himself shot and
killed the British officer who, un-
der Admiral Cockburn, when he
captured Washington City, broke
the pen from the hand of the Muse
Of History that surmounted the
monument erected to the memory
OF those who fell in the war OF
Tripoli, located at the west font OF
the Capitol, saying. "She would
never more have TO record any gal
liant deed OF the American navy"
His cousin, General Walter Jones,
was distinguished lawyer, of
whom Chief Justice Marshall said
that, Walter Jones and Daniel
Webster were atways great when
of counsel in the Supreme Court of
the United States. J. I. Gordon
drove his wagon and six mule
team across the plains to Califor-
mia, and drew up in Ell Monte the
1st of November, 1868, and has re-
mained in Los Angeles county ever
since.
From the antecedents and con-
nections of Capt, Gordon it will be
seen that we are justified in ex-
pecting to see him distinguish him
self in the role of legislator.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-08-07
EAST Err ~.
Rebels Aubdued.

WASHINGTON, August 6th.-The
American Consul at Tangiers writes
tn It the Sultan of Morocco has SUBJ
dued the border trib-s Thirty-tive
heads of the rebels were exposed on
the walls OF the city.
Mvstertous Inlu~nce 90 snieid an
Ev,i-DUer.
New YORK, August 8th.-The
Times says: The remarkable legal
doctrine set up for the benefit Of
Commissioner Wheeler has no war
rant either in law or common
sense, and in Wheeler's case seems
to be used mostly as a convenient
excuse for delaying action, which
cannot otherwise be successfully
resisted. 1t 10 privately hintej that
Wheeief's long connection with
the secrets of the Indian contracts
at Washington, which have made
him invulnerable against honest
efforts to break his political power.
may have something to do in pro-
curing for him the sympathy and
/, fueuce shown him now. He was
for years the master spirit Of the
so.called Indian Ring.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-08-07
Capt. J. r. Gordon.

Pursuant to our pledge to give,
from time to time, during the cur
rent campaign, personal notes of
the candidates upon the Demo-
cratic ticket, we commence with
some personal notes of Capt. j. T.
Gordon. The Captain is gentle
man OF culture and is characterized
by great deal OF intellectual ac-
tivity. He 10 genial and dignified
in manner, is noted for his powers
of observation and reflection and
for an unbending integrity. He has
been q resident of Los Angeles
county about eleven years, having
arrived at Ell Monte, after a weari.
some trip across the plains, on
November /, 1858. He drove into
that town in wagon drawn by a
six mule team, and has resided
there ever since. II he should be
elected to the Assembly, of which
fact there can be little doubt, Capt.
Gordon will make valuable and
conscientious member. We have
CLEANED the following facts of inter-
est as to our nominee:
His grandfather, Col. John Cor
don, of Northum berland county,
Virginia, for many years represent
ed his Senatorial district in the
Senate of Virginia. His father,
Captain William Gordon, served in
the war Of 1872, in command of a
cavalry company, and served as an
Assemblyman for length Of time
in the Virginia Legislature, which
position he resigned upon being
appointed to Federal position of
trust In the War Department, un-
der the administration of President
Monroe. whose brother, Judge
Joseph Monroe, had married his
sister. His only brother, William
Wallace Gordon, volunteered un.
der General Sterling Price in the
Mexican War, and gave his life to
his country and the acquisition Of
California. His uncle, MaJor-Gen-
eral Roger Jones, distinguished
himself and was wounded at the
battle of Lundy's Lane, and cap
tured the soldier that bayonstted
him In the charge. Commodore
Thomas Ap Catesby Jones, who, in
command OF the United States gun
boat flotilla, engaged the British
neet at Lake Bougne, In Louisiana,
and held them ia check, and pre-
vented them from landing while
General Jackson was throwing up
the breast works Of cotton bales. and
who materially aided Old Hickory
In achieving the victory of New
Orleans, which speedily secure d
the treaty of peace, was Captain
,0orsion's near relative. In this
a6tfoR Com mcdore Jones WAS Sc
vereIy wounded. and he carried
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-08-07

The present campaign will set.
tie, for all time to come, the ques-
tion as to the expediency of patch
ing up political fusions. In half
the counties of California there are
men who are on two or more
tickets. There seems to have been
a perfect mania for this political
patchwork. The originators OF
these precious alliances put their
action on the ground of a superfine
patriotism. AS matter of fact,
however, it is not the unwortbi-
ness of the old political organiza-
tions that impelled them, but a
clamorous and multitudinous de-
mand for Office. The two old es-
tablished parties are utterly inade-
auate to furnish nominations for
the legions of eager and unselfish
men who sought to serve their fell
low citizeps-for a consideration.
If the ambitions of many of these
gentlemen who have jumped the
party traces shall be sanctioned by
the people it will be very difficult
hereafter to maintain any party
discipline, and to keep up regular
party organizations. Every seeker
after place or notoriety will pro-
ceed at once to organize his
own party. All these ephemeral
organizations, having neither po-
litical ancestry nor hope of politi-
cal posterity, will recognize them
selves, if successful, as above any
responsibility or restraint. On the
other hand, should the great multi
tude of these boilers be ignomini-
ously beaten, the work of political
dlsintegration will become unfash-
ionable and every one will seek to
give his aid to energizing aud, If
need be, reforming. one or the
other of the great national parties.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-08-07

IT is much to be desired that the
next Legislature should contain a
majority of some one political
party. However, it will have to
deal with such variety of new
and difficult questions that no one
who wishes we'll to his party would
have any great hankering for the
perilous honor of moulding the
new laws. But the Democratic
party is in face of the rugged fact
that 1t cannot hope to have a ma
jority of either House with four
sets of candidates Ia the field. All
the more necessity is there, there
fore, for q powerful and compact
to restrain corrupt or In
temperate legislation. Democratic
like Los Angeles should
take a pride In having their dele
CATION unbroken. Particular in
terest clusters around the State
Senators who will be elected this
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-08-07

THE Hon. Newton Booth has
beeu drawn from his retirement to
accompany Perkins over the State
and give him q character for hav-
ing been a good boy in everything
that relates to railways ond corpo.
rations. There can be no doubt of
the fact that Pinafore needed this
endorsement and it will, of course,
do some good, for many Califor-
mans have a firm belief in Gov.
Booth. We suppose the puissant
United States Senator has been
thrown into the scales to counter
balance Gorham, whose trenchaDt
inroads upon the Republican party
aud its candidate have carried ter
ror to the hearts Of the leaders of
that organization. For our part,
we don't believe that the advocacy
of Gorham does good to any cause
and we should prefer to see him
battling, as of old, for the party
which is congratuIating itself on
being at last fairly rid of him. His
championship would be the surest
way of insuring its defeat. People
who read the rounded periods of
Booth testifying to Perkins's i'm
maculate record in railway mat
ters, while State Senator of Cali
fornia, should bear the fact IN mind
that this endorsement covers a
period anterior 10 Perkins's connec-
tion with the steamship company.
Since then his relations with the
railway have been much more in
innate, and, the people stubbornly
think, equivocal. The certificate
of good moral character, from a
corporation standpoint, needed by
Mr.. Perkins, must cover the period
during which he has been a MEM
Der of the firm Of Goodall, Nelson
& Perkins and of the Pacific Coast
Steamship Company, to give any
satisfactory assurance to the voters.
IF Senator Booth has anything to
say on this point the people will
be glad to listen to him.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-08-07

I think twas in September, If 1
rightly COW remember, that /
heard q knocking, knocking at my
door; yes, l know twas IN Septem-
ber, for quite well now remember
he had been there about fifty times
before; he had been there knocking
at my door. But opened not nor
wondered, as upon the door he
thundered, for he yelled, "Say,
now, will you settle this 'ere bill l
bring you ?" as he battered on the
door, and l answered, calmly an-
swered, Nevermore. "-OH CITY
Derrick.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-08-07

A CARELESS DIET A CHANGE OF WA
TER, or a cold settling in the Bowels,very
OF en- brings on at this season of the year
an obstinate Diarrhea, or some other
Bowels. If you would treat such COM
plants in a rational way, try at once DR..
1ayne's Carminative Balsam, a simple
but safe remedy for them, and equally
effectual in all cases of Cramps, Cholera
plant,
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-08-07
FOR EICN.
Germa8y Rnd the Vatican.

LONDON. August 0.-The Stand.
ards Berlin correspondent points
out a sentence in the letter from
the Crown Prince to the Pope,
written during the Regency of the
former while the Emperor was re-
covering from the effects of his at
tempted assassination, which says
that the alteration of Prussian laws
to accord with the statutes of the
Romanish Church would be ineon-
sistent with loyalty to his ancestors
and his duty to his country; which
sentence, the correspondent says,
cannot be explained away. This is
in connection with modification
of the kiay laws.
Steamship Wrecked.
LONDON, August 6.-The steam
ship Louis David, from Antwerp
for Naples, was wrecked during a
fog off Ushant, France. Twenty
seven persons were drowned.
A Curiuus Case.
LONDON, August GA French
man named Gueri has been ar
rested, charged with threatening
to assassinate Francischini Petri,
Secretary of the late Prince Impe-
rial, If not paid money due him
for promoting the success of the
last plebiscite.
crop Prospects.
LONDON, August 9th The Times
publishes review Of agricultural
prospects. The hay and other fcd-
der crops throughout England and
Wales Is many millions of pounds
short of the average value.
Egyps's New Ruler.
CoNsrANTINoPLE, August 6th,-
Fuad Pasha has started for Alexan-
dria with a firman investing Tew
fix Pasha with authority as Khe-
dive.
A sick Princess
MADRID, August 9th. -Infanta
Marie del Pillar is dangerously Ill
of catalepsy and nervous fever.
King Alfonso and the Princess Of
Asturi 8 have left for the Escurial,
where the lnfapta is residing.
MADRID, August 6th.-The In
fanta d4l Pillar, second sister Of the
King Of spain, is dad The King
aud Primo .ss of Asturias did not
reach the Infanta until after her
death.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-08-07

fall. They Will take part In the
election of a United States Senator
to succeed Booth. In view of this
fact, every Democrat should put
forth especial efl'prts to secure the
election of Gen. Sanford.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-08-07
Another Debris suit.

MARYSVILLE, August Otu.- lie
City Council, by unanimous vote
of its mem bers, last night decided
to commence an injunction suit
against the hydraulic miners upon
the headwaters and tributaries Of
the Yuba river. The meeting was
a spirited one, attracting much at
tention from citizens. By the
courtesy of the Council several
prominent Taxpayers were heard
in opposition to the proposed ac-
ton, advocating the proposition for
delay on the part of the miners,
made in good faith by A. l.. Rose
and James O'BrieD, which is to
give some $4,000 to the city to inn
prove and strengthen the levee now
built, providing the city will ab-
stain from instituting suit until
after the meeting of the next Leg
islature. The delay asked for Is for
the purpose of inaugurating plan
for controlling the deoris and pre-
venting it's deposit in the Yuoa
river, and make the same effective
by competent legislation. Nothing
in the agreement shall be deemed
to preju ice the right of either
party. The miners, through the
individuals named, agree To give
satisfactory bonds to furnish mnn-
ey AS r.qulred for the immediate
prosecution Of work. General Cad
walader and Judge Crsddock, of
Sutter county, aided by City Attor-
ney b lcher, are retained rs coun-
sci for the city. Suit will he begun
at once and prosecuted vigorously
The action of the Council is vigor-
ously commented upon to day
The opinion of many OF the largest
taxpayers is that the delay asked
for by the miners, backed by t"eir
liberal donation, should have been
granted.
Psrtiand items.
PORTLAND, August 6th.-Judge
Bellinger sentenced this morning
All Lee, the convicted Chinese
murderer, to be hanged on Tues
day, September %, 1879, between
the hours of 10 A. NJ. and 2 P. NJ. No
motion for a new trial was filed by
defendants counsel. All Lee stated
through an interpreter that lie was
innocent Of the crime. At the time
the murder was com mitted lie
stated that he was sick In bed, aud
therefore could not have partlci-
pated in it.
Charles Lee Quong, convicted of
murder in the second degree, was
also sentenced to the penitentiary
for life. The prisoner made a long
speech to the Court in English, and
declared he was entirely innocent
of the crime; that the detectives
did not know anything, and that
the Jury was composed of fools. He
concluded by telling Judge Bellin-
ger that he would he sorry some
day for passing sentence against
him. Some of the prisoners re.
marks were quite facetious and eX-
cited considerable merriment, not
withstanding the gravity of the oc-
casion.
Weather very warm.
From all sections of the country
come the most encouraging reports
of the grain yield.
In the trottiDg race which came
off over the East Portland Driving
Park, between Lady Bell and Snow
fake, the race was won by the lat
ter in three straight heats. Time,
1854, 2:51$, and 2;5l}.
The Board of Pacific Coast Engi-
neers, accompanied by number
of prominent business men of this
city, stated up the Columbia river
this morning, to be gone a few
days.
The Methodist Episcopal Confer
ence for Oregon will com mence in
Portland on the 10th instant.
Bishop Haven will preside.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-08-07
A CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors
and indiscret.ons of youth, nervous
etc., 1 will send a recipe that will cure
yoa FREE OF CHI ARG u. This great
remedy was discovered by mi i.si onary
IN South America. send a self-add ,essed
envelope to The REV. JOSEPH T.. IN
MAN, Station d. Bible House. New York
City dB.ly
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-08-07
EVENING sTREETs-4.2O P. NJ.

Julia, 8 a.; Alpha, 23h b q a; Benton
ion, 81 s; Chollar, 67s b. ! a; Jacket, 1873 $;
Mono, 7 b; Mexican. 3O4 s; Belcher. 40
b; Tioga, AZ b: polosl. 3 S; Alta, ga b, a;
Exchequer, 6A b; Utah, lSH b; Neva'
8 S5 a; savage, IL b; q a. G, l0h 81 Point,
81 a; Fl d N, lS54 b; Imperial, l.55 S; Bull
lion, 81 s; Belcher, 50 q; ophir, 81 S;
& b, Is s; Bodfs, II b.