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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-17
THE ZULU WAR.
OF THE BRITISH RELIEF
COLUMN.
several Engagements with the Zulus..
The Zulus Repulsed.
SEVERE LOSS TO THE BRITISH

CAPE Town, April l6. The Colonial Sec
rotary at Natal states that Cetywayo sent a
messenger to Chelmsford with overtures of
peace. 1t is thought to be merely ruse to
obtain information of the movements of the
British.
The Ekowe relief column started the 2sth
OF March. The wagons are escorted bv two
companies of mounted natives and battalion
of native foot. Major Pemberton commands
the rear guard, composed of 200 men from
Boadicea. The 9th regiment and mounted
natives of Chelmsford and staff, are with the
rear guard.
All well with the column March Both Col
Pearson that day signaled from Ekowe that
he could sould see the head of the column en-
trenching on the Amatudalu river He sig
nailed on the 27th of March that so of his
garrison were i'll and 30 wounded and only
800 men would be able to assist in relieving
the column, for which 30. 900 Zulus are living
in wait
Col. Wood attacked Umbeliries stronghold
on the 18th of March, and captured quaint
~ of cattle. Subsequently 2OOO Zulus re-
took the cattle and on the 10Th attacked
Woods camp. The Zulus were repulsed af-
ter four hours fgcting, but the British loss
was heavy. Seven officer. and 20 men were
killed, including Capt Campbell leader of
been mentioned for distinguished services
The Beers almost unanimously decided new
er to rest satisfied with less than indepcnd-
ence. 1t is thought they will adopt the course
| of passive resistance.
Bartle Frere has not yet reaceed Pretoria.
large number of reinforcements have ar
rived in Cape Town.
There was fighting in Rasutoles on the 2lst
and I'D of March son and two grand
sons of Moirasi and so Basutos were killed
and a number of cattle and horses captured
The British loss was insignificant
Chelmsford has detained Cetewayo's mes
senger, promising to send his terms from
Ekowc. 4 strong force of colonial troops
has crossed Orange river, to punish Grigua
chiefs.
INGONI RIVER, March 80. The relieving
column, after the first days march, intrench-
ed nine miles north of Tugela river. On
mastering to proceed (29th) one captain was
missing. 1t is supposed that he went beyond
the guards and was cut of by Zulus during
the night A few Zulus have been seen
watching advance from distance, but
no fighting is expected until April st
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FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

Sr. PETERSBURG, April l6. The would-be
schoolmaster of Torgdtez, in the government
of Rleskov. He will be tried by the highest
criminal tribunal Immediately. The belief
that the prisoner took poison is erroneous.
He was severely injured by the popuace, who
would have killed him but for the interven-
ton Of the police.
Replying to the congratulatorv addresses of
the nobility, the Gar said he wished that not
withstanding all that had happened, to con-
tinuc to act in accordance with the laws, but
the audacity of the recent attempts at assas-
sination forced him against his will to take
extraordinary measures, not for himself but
for all, for society, for Russia.
MADRID, April Is. The democratic fac
ton will not participate in the elections.
LoNpoN, April Ii. Queen Victoria's visit
to Italy terminates the 23d. She will arrive
in England the Goth. The Pope wrote no let
ter welcoming her to Italy.
The steamer Viking, from Portland, has
arrived at London.
At the Craven meeting, Newmarket, the
handicap was won by Pierre Lorillards six
years old American brown gelding Parole.
Betting was 100 to - against Parole.
VIENNA, April Ii. Nihilists have abducted
Governor Chareoff, on April Sd, Us hostage
for lcniency to prisoners.
pAhis, April Ii. Fire works factory ut
Anguelene exploded Seven persons were
killed and more are missing.
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VINO RUNS THE AIMS HOUSE!
The Question Answered by Legal Au-
thority.

The following correspondence explains it.
self. Mr. Nickery, in behalf of majority of
the Ov"rscers of the Poor, makes the inquiry
of the legal officer of the city if the action of
the board in choosing Mr.. Turner as Super
intendcnt of the aims house, was an act in ac
the affirmative, giving abundant reasons for
arriving at such conclusion.
ArGusrA. April 18th. 70.
TO HERBERT NJ. HEATH, City Solicitor
Dea, Siy-In behalf of majority of the
Board of Overseers of the Poor, ask for your
legal opinion, in your official capacity, in the
following case
As YOU well know. the Board of Aldermen
made several appointments of overseers. who
resigned Last Friday the Board of Alder
men elected =. o. Vickery and Paul p Hall
as Oversccrs. and they accepted, and yester
day they with Geo. W. Jones, met and organ
lied by the choice of Geo. W. Jones chair
man, and =. O. Vickery secretary. The
Board them acting in its official capacity, re-
moved Mr.. l.. Waldron from the Superinten-
cv of the Poor Farm, bv vote of two to one,
said removal to take effect Thursday, the l1th
inst. The Board then proceeded to elect a
Superintendent, and did elect Alfred Turner
to that office bv vote of two, the chairman
not voting.
Now the chairman of the Board and Mr..
Waldron claim that the removal of said Wal
dron is not legal. from the fact that said
Jones before the two other members of the
Board were elected, acting in conjunction
with the two members OF last wears Board.
did, week ago last Friday, hire said Wal
dron for one year and claim that he cannot
,I,. 10 th..,
The point on which want your legal opin-
ion is. whether the Board was competent to
make the removal. 1t strikes the ma ority of
the Board that we have some rights in the
appointment of man to an Office when we
have got to be responsible for all his acts.
We, the majority of the Board, want your le-
gal opinion on this question at once, rs, if We
are not right, we wish to put ourselves right
! Secretary of Board of
7. q. NIckERY. Overseers Of the Poor
of Augusta.
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The Council yesterday confirmed the APP
pointmcnt of Mr.. Morris. as Superintendent
of Schools, Who will assume the position at
once.
4 few DAYS ago. the Governor made two
most excellent appointments-Col Fred Ro-
bic and John W. Dresser, Esq, Trustees of
Normal Schools. Both gentlemen live in
towns where these schools are located. and
have an abiding interest in their welfare.
Yesterday the Council rejected both of these
nominations on the ground that these
gentlemen happen to be republicans. The
Governor has appointed Charles j. Whiting
Of Castine. ons of the Trustees. The Coun-
ell then rakod up the name Of Charles
Mccarthy. of Portland, whom they had prev-
ou>ly rejected a. Trustee of the Reform
School, took back tracks. and confirmed the
same. 4 clear case of sudden conversion.
David r. Hastings of Fryeburg. is appoint
ed Reporter of Decisions, vice Pusifcr, re-
moved
Tho Council have recommended the pardon
of young Isaac y. Cox. who WAS committed
to the State Prison for six wears. April 10Th.
1877. for killing his father. There is no
doubt the Governor will grant a full pardon.
4 pardon is also recommended in the case of
Chas. O'Neal, of Portland, incarceratcd for
rumselling.
ne 'ouncll nave taken u recess until + RI
day.
DIR. Is. F. Lancaster Of Wiscasset. was nom
mated Superintendent of Public Buildings,
vice General b. +. Harris, removed.
The bond of the new Warden Of the State
Prison. Mr.. Tolman. is not deemed correct
by the Governor and Council. and will there
fore have to be corrected before Mr.. Tolman
can enter upon his duties. The signcrs of the
BOND fur 100000 were deemed sufficiently
responsible, but the ambitions of the bond
were not correctly made, AS by law it is re-
qnired to he explicitly stipulated in the bond
that the officer shall not engage In trade or
commerce during the continuance of his term
of office.
1t is contemplated by Treasurer White
and others to issue a circular. inriting the
members of the legislature and Of the EXecu-
tive Council to return to the treasury one
half the mileage they have received since
1872. Peter Charles Keegan and Maj. Dickey
will head the procession.
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CALIFORNIA.
The Supposed Murderer.

SAN Francisco, April l6. DIR. Chalfant,
the supposed murderer of Dr. Josiah Bacon,
has surrendered himself He Is haggard and
worn, and has been roaming about the hills in
the suburbs, since Sunday without food or
rest He has made no statement.
Later. DIR. Chafant has made statement
of the shooting of Josiah Bacon. He lsays he
has been treated very badly by Bacon. At
their last interview Bacon was very arrogant
and overbearing. Chalfant produced IL pistol
to compel respectful treatment, and in the ex-
citement of debate the pistol went off acct
dentally. Chalfant has the appearance of
suffering greatly, and the statement seems
generally believed.
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WASHINGTON.
Committee Work.


WAsHINGroN, April Is. The Senate com
mittee on elections commenced hearing argu-
ments in the Spoford- Kellogg case.
Some annoyance was shown by the COM
mittee on banking. that petitions on which the
bill was based had not been referred to that
committee.
DiscOurtesy of Thurman.
The first act of Thurman on becoming
President pro TEN. of the Senate, was to re-
move an old clerk. He will remove all 9TH
crs not of his party before Mr.. Wheeler re-
turns.
Mr.. keighty, nominee for third authorship
OF the treasury, was member of the last
Congress.
Notice t. Vacate.
Among the Senate officials who have been
notified that they must retire tn at democrats
may have their places, are Edward Fenno of
Augusta, Me-, who has been several years
keeper of stationery.
Refunding Certificates.
The subscriptions to the refunding certif-
Gates are S4s, 300.
Personal.
Prof. Rogers of Boston was elected Presi-
dent of the Academy Of Science.
Indian Matters.
The Cmatllas had another two hours talk
with the Secretary of the Interior and Com
missioner of Indian affairs, without any def
nite result. There will be another interview
tomorrow. The interviews are conducted
with the greatest privacy.
Reduction.
There will be a further reduction ofthe pay
of the clerical force of the Post Office, to
keep within the appropriations.
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The last lecture in the course at the Free
Baptist church will be given next Monday
evening, Apr. ~ by Rev. A. p. Tinker the
popular pastor of the Congregational church,
Auburn. Subject THE Sea-
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PATENTS.
r.. Ell. EDDY.

No. 20 state ST., opposite kflby, Boston.
Secures Patents in the United States also In Great
Britain, France and other foreign countries. Copies
of the claims Of any Patent furnished by remitting
dollar. Assignments recorded at Washington.
No Agencg in the United States possesses superior IA
citities for obtaining Patents ascertdiaing the
DdtentdbHfy Of intentions.
X. II. EDDY Solicitor of Patents.
TESTIMONIALS.
81 regard Mr.. Eddy Of the most capable aud
successfW practitioners with whom have had on
cal intercourse.
CHAS MASON, Commissioners of Patents.
"lnventors cannot employ person more trustwor-
thy capable of securing for them early
and favorable consideration at the Patent Office.
EDMUND BURKE, late Commissioner Of Patents"
BosToS, October 10, 1870.
X. ". EDDY, Esq. Dear Sir: YOU procured for
me- in 1910, my first patent Since then you have
ted for and advised me in hundreds of cases, and
procured many patents reissues and extensions. l
have occasionally employed the best agencies In New
York, Philadelphia and Washington but still give
you almost the whole of my business, in your line,
and advise Others to employ you.
Yours truly, GEORGE DRAPER.
Boston, January |, 1879 N1
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SAVINGS BANKS,
Report of the New York State Superin-
tendent.

New YoRK, April l6. The report of the
Bank Superintendent of State Savings Banks
of New York shows that there are 12t. The
total transactions are about II per cent. less
than tho previous year The chief decline is
in deposits in the city of New York, where
confidence has been shaken by the continued
failure OF savings banks. The falling off in
deposits in the city is ST 000. 900 nearly; in
the rest of the State. 81 .jO,. 00l. While the
number of depositors has decreased, the d.
crease in less by sos than the number in the
four institutions closed. The solvent banks
show real increase in number.
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THE FOUR PER CENTS.
Circular from the Treasury Department.

WAsHlNGToN, April Ii. The following
circular was issued from the treasury depart
mcnt:
The Secretary of the Treasury offers at a
half per cent. above par and accrued interest
to date. a subscription of Slj0. 900, 900 per
cent. funded loan, the proceeds to be applied
to the redemption Of 10. lus of "a In addi-
ton to this, Sl4 ,i6'i, 400 these bonds being
the residue Of a SUM needed to redeem the
l0-ioS, will be reserved for the conversion of
ten dollar retunding certificates.
The bonds are rcdccmablc july |, 1907, in
teres, payable quarterly, and are exempt from
taxation, commission to he allowed on a sub
scripton of $1,000 or over one-cighth per
cent.
National banks and public officers are in
vited to aid in placing these bonds.
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THE AFGHAN WAR.

LAHORE, April Is. The immediate ad-
vance of the first division under Gen. Maude,
has been ordered. Gen. Appleyard remains
al Jellalabad.
Gen. Browne, formerly in command of the
| 81 division, commands the army CORPS
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pieb.

In Lewiston. Apr. II. Mr.. James $. Townsend,
aged III wears months; Apr. Il, Mrs. Sarah j., wife
of Capt. ". n. Ames, aged 66 wears.
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CATTLE DISEASE.
Fears that the Beef Trade will be in
Danger.

New York. April lG, Prominent parties
interested in cattle raising, including General
Patrick, the Cattle Commissioner of New
York, state they have been corresponding
with the Agricultural Committee OF Congress,
on the cattle disease. Much important in
formation was elected, and it is believed that
unless the disease is etiectually stamped out
east at the Alleghanics, it will quickly make
its way to the great Western grazing plains
and jeopardize the whole beef trade
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MARYLAND.
Shooting ARRAY.

BALTIMORE, April Is. Last fall shooting
afiray occurred between two young men
named Kinds and James. This morning the
latter's father and Kinds met and drew pistols
and the result was the death of James and
mortal wounding of Kinds.
Kinds, at first said to have been mortally
wounded in the shooting atfray. received but
two slight wounds. a brother of Kinds was
also shot, but not seriously. Kinds has been
arrested.
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CANADA.
Ice Moving.

MONTREAL, April Ii. The ice in the st.
Lawrence river has commenced to move. Ii
is now expected that navigation will be short
ly oupnpl
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SOUTH CAROLINA.
Court Matters.

CoLrMnIA, April 49, The Supreme Court
has unanimously ordered mandamuS to is
sue compelling the State Treasurer to pay
interest for 1879 on the recognized public
debt of South Carolina. Payment has been
withheld hitherto by an injunction of the t..
:. Court.
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MI('iII(!AN.


DETROIT, April l6 Official returns of the
State election, though not complete, make
certain republican majority of about 1000
OF the total vote received, Campbell. repub-
iican, for Justice OF the Supreme Court, re-
ceived 1872 ,00o; Shipman, coalition, received
l2S 900.
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We are panied to announce the death in this
city, at an early hour this morning of heart
disease. of Miss Hannah Swan, daughter OF
NJ. VI. Swan, Esq.
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Condensed TELEGRAMS.

A cyclone did considerable damage to prop
erty in Pocahontas. Ala.
Newport, r. l., elected republican Mayor
yesterday.
There was violent hail storm and very
large hail stones, in New Orleans yesterday.
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MAINE NEWS Bi TELEGRAPH.
shoe Shipments.

Lewiston. April IL, The total shipments
of shoes from Auburn this week. are 1901
cases, zone hundred less than last week, and
80 cases in excess of the shipments for the
corresponding week of last YEAR. Several
factories cannot keep up with orders.
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Union religious services will be held this
morpipy At half past ten clock. at the Con-
gregational chapel to which all are invited.
The several city clergymen will participate
in the meeting.
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\ party of about one hundred surprised
Rev. Mr.. Sterling and wife, last evening. at
ton of the fifth anniversary of their marriage.
\ pleasant hour was passed in social CONVEX
sation, and generous gift was left as token
of respect and esteem.
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OTTAWA, April l6. In Commons to-day,
the petition Of Noah Shakespeare ond others
of British Columbia. on the Chinese ques-
ton, was referred to a committee, who are to
labor and migration and its effects to the
dominion.
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OREGON.
Verdict.

PORTLAND, April III. OF the two Indians
who were arrested for the murder of Brown,
at Sitka, one was acquitted and the other con-
victed of murder in the first degree.
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THE EGYPTIAN QUESTION.

PARIS, April l6. The French and English
cabinets have taken "A determination and
made no proposals to the Porte 1t is not be-
lieved the deposition of the khedive will be
attempted.
CAIRO, April l6. The khedive is sum
moning all furloughed and disbanded SOL
diers.
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New York stock Market.
Boston Stock List.
California Mining stocks.

SAN FRASCisCO, April l6.
The following the closing official prices Of min.
N stor tn ia,
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NOVA SCOTIA.


HALIFAX, April l6. In the Assembly, a
committee was appointed to draft IL resolution
to the Queen, praying abolition of the Leg
islative Council. \ resolution was passed to
authorize government TO borrow Slun,nu
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-17

Mr.. Edward p. Mayo, of the Somerset Re-
porter formerly of the Portland Press, deliv-
cred a lecture on the "Art of Printing" to the
Eaton School, Norridgewock, which was
highly spoken of.
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Burglary.

BrLGER, April IL. -Four masked burglars
broke into Russell < Co.'S store and blew
open and robbed the safe. Laird telegraph
er at the station, while endeavoring to asccr-
tain the cause of the explosion, was seized
and robbed by the burglars, who gagged and
bound him to Il post in the store. then set fire
to the building. Laird was rescued from his
perilous position before the flames reached
him. No clue to the robbers
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Pat Brcslcn, Il notorious Illicit whi>kcy
distlllcr, whom the revenue officers had great
difficulty in capturing and convicting, was
pardoned by President Hayes, it is said ON
representations of one Tanner, Il tax colec-
tor of Bruoklyn
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Thi, being the disappointed for the annual
Fast. and therefore legal holiday, no paper
will be issued from this office Tomorrow
The Daily will appear a. usual Saturday
morning.
Arrangement. for the following meetings
at Old Orchard Beach during the present
season have been made as follows:
Jubilee of Song. to be conducted by Philip
Phillips. july Ii to - inclusive: Faith Con
vcntion. to be conducted by Rev. Charles
Cults. July -. to August g. Evangelist
meeting. to he conducted by Rev. DIR. Earle
and Rev. G.. c. McCabc ID. d.. August to
10: National Christian Temperance camp
meeting. Hon. :. rcrham, president, August
II to 10; Portland district camp meeting to
be conducted bv Parker jacques. August -
to 81 The Reform Clubs of New England
are also arranging six days session, date
not yet announced.
The April term of the Supreme Judicial
Court in Auburn. i in session. Judge Wal
ton presiding.
At the session of the County Commission
crs. yesterday, William a. Dalton was re-
appointed fcrryman between Ilallowcll and
Chelsea. He has held the position two
wears. There quite number of petitions
for examinations of routes for roads.
\ sound fact that poor medicines are in
furious to health. but you will find every
thing pure AMI fresh at James f.. DEFINES
new drug store. Dana's old stand
1t will he pleasing to our people 10 know
that the efforts Of eur efficient and wde-awak.
police in liquor selling, are warmly com
mcndcd in other town, and cities and by our
exchanges. The good name and fair fame
of our city will be redeemed.
DIR. Parker. member of the Executive
Council, was the guest of Dir. Halves. nj his
home in lIallowel, last evening
The grand complimentary benefit to Mr..
+. McMurdic and his friends, comes oft at
Granite Hall thi. evening. and from the
sale of tickets We are glad To know that
full house is an assured fact. The musical
burlesquc. entitled "Camlctta." or Romeo
and Juliet Restored" will be produced, to-
gcthcr with the sterling farce of Boot, at
the Swan" with music and singing suited to
the occasion. Let the public recall the la
bors of these gentlemen in providing the en-
tertainnents for the benefit of the soldiers
monument, and give them a bumper to-
night.
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Weather Indications for To-day.

For New England and the Middle States,
rising, followed by falling barometer, cloudy
and threatening weather, stationery tempera-
ture, easterly winds, possibly followed by
westerly
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Nr DAnel II. Hall i, canvassing Augusta
for a patent reversible window cleaner
which is an Indispensable adjunct for house
keepers at this interesting season of the year.
Mr. Fred W. Aver, lumber merchant OF
Bangor, was last week joined in marriage, in
Boston, to Miss Marietta r. Mann. daughter
of Dr. Jonathan Mann, of Boston.
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THE INDIANS.

WINNIPEG, April lG. Big Bear has not yet
been captured. Great destitution prevails
among the Indians in the vicinity of Cypress
Hills. Red River is now open.
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WEST INDIES.


HAVANA, April lG. A Spanish brig went
ashore in fair weather, March II, on the San
Domingo coast, and was boarded by armed
pirates, who forced the crew to abandon the
cargo
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The Augusta police have reason TO renewed.
ly congratulate themselves. They have
called down upon their heads the curses Of
the Maine Standard. Happy men. Beware
when the frce-rum Maine Standard speaks
soictudc on the part of your republican
friends