Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-06
Funeral of Caleb Cushing.
NEW YORK.


OswEGO, January 4. Considerable snow is
falling and the weather continues boisterous.
All railroads leading from the city are buried
in snow, and no efforts will be made to open
them until the storm subsidies. Business is
nearly at a standstll.
The Lady Walkist.
NEW YORK, January 4. At two o'clock. =.
NJ, to-day, Mime Anderson completed her
ls00th quarter-mle. She is in excellent con-
dtion.
Ice in the Rivers.
There is very heavy ice in the rivers and
the ferry navigation is considerably impeded
thereby.
Custom House Matters.
1t is now stated that Senator Conkling will
agree to the confirmation of the New York
customs appointment, on account of harmon
izing. the republican party in New York
State.
Railroad Matters.
The latest statement from Washington is
that Charles Francis Adams has resigned
from the Pacific railroad, because the direc-
tors do not have power enough. and their pay
is too small, being only ten dollars day.
An Ice.Bridge.
People are walking on the ice-bridge, from
Babylon to Fire Island, over Great South
Bay,
Eastern mails on time; Southern two and
three hours late.
Financial.
1t is stated that the comptroller's report of
the finances of the State. show them to be in
excellent condition, the debt being but So
600, 900. The statement of the comptroller of
New York City, shows the debt to be Sll3,-
AIS, 403.
Marine News.
The ship Bonanza, which was aground at
Deamond Reef, off the Battery, has been
hauled off and locked for repairs.
The Teller.Blaine Investigation.
The Teller subcommittee started for New
Orleans Friday
Coal Operations.
The miners of the Lehigh Valley coal re-
gion have agreed TO go to work Monday. at
reduction of 10 per cent, proposed by the
proprietors 1t is said that the Lackawanna,
Delaware und Hudson companies will not re-
duce the wages, but will curtai the reduction
half
A Rough Trip.
The steamship Labrador, which arrived
last night from Havre. reports that she en-
countercd severe gale December 27th to the
29th, the barometer falling to 70l MILNE
metres thence fair weather to January I'd,
when she encountered severe hurricane, ac-
cOmpanied by snow, hail and dense fog, and
was forced to lay to 4s hours.
Liabilities.
The liabilities of ELEPHANT & Co., who have
made an assignment to their creditors, foot
up $685. The actual assets are SlS6, 26l.
Academy Burned.
BUFFALO, January g. The Academy of
Holy Angles (Roman Catholic was burned
Saturday afternoon. The children were all
removed in safety. Loss, $4,000.
The Markets.
The cattle market was at a standstill at the
stock-yards Saturday, as no stock has been
received or shipped for "a hours. Only few
sales of car-lots of grain were made. The
uncertainty of shipments restrict trade.
The indicator.
YAPHANK l.. L., January 5. Since Satur-
day the steamship Vindicator has become
filled with water, and has moved nearer the
beach. The wrecking steamer Relief has ar
rived, and is preparing to place pumps and
other wrecking appliances on board. No car
go has yet been discharged. 1t is the opinion
of the agent and of the inhabitants that if the
weather continues fair and no southerly wind
arises, the vessel will be saved