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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-02

John Reaie. Esq. the engineer Of Sandy
River Railroad states that work on the road
is progressing rapidly. The DAY before he
came home fifteen men graded three thousand
eight hundred feet. and this is about the aver
age work of the crew. The gnlchcs are pass
ed by trestle work, while the guage permits
running around hills such It's usually require
heavy cuts. The contractors board their men
in tents, keeping a cooking tent along, and
moving headquarters As the work advanc-
IS. II is a remarkable fact that the contrac-
tors lind it nearly impossible to obtain full
crews of men, Though offering good pay and
boarding men AT low rate Le'eiston Joey-
oa/
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-02

ty successfully maintain and carry forward
all the great and varied interests of the
State.
scene of confusion then followed.
After Mr.. Pillsbury had read the resolu-
tons agreed upon in committee, Mr. SWEET of
Portland, as n minority report, presented a
resolution offered by J. +. Rawson Of Ban
gor, against prohibition, the convention,
which requiring unanimous consent was not
allowed to be brought before the convention.
II was then referred to the committee and
there voted down, and Mr.. SWEET presented
it as a minority report.
1t was received uproarously with various
calls to adopt. to lay on the table, to lay un-
der the table, &c.
Mr.. SWEET supported the resolution in an
earnest speech.
Attempts to speak and offer resolutions
came from all parts Of the hall.
The chairman then put the question "Shall
the resolution offered by Mr.. SWEET be added
to the list reported by the committee?"
Cries of Eyes" and mo-" and appeals to
the President for recognition, came from all
parts.
Mr. Colby Of Portland, finally got a hear
ing, and asked for a chance to make five
minutes speech on the question. He said
Portland had suffered under three evils. first
the fire, next the railroad .faa, and now the
destruction OF valuable and larger amounts OF
good rum
lie proceeded amidst great confusion, SO
that his remarks could not be distinctly
heard, on account Of the cries OF sit down
etc, it'll which he was met
After some further discussion q vote was
taken on Mr.. Swett's resolution, and it Was
rejected. ...-.--.-
Adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-02

Mr.. EDITOR Having heard many soldiers
express a desire since Mr.. Davis was nom-
mated, that the veterans of Maine should or
ganizc in his behalf, suppose we should adopt
as a name for the movement-"knapsack.'
You will recollect. that when his name
was presented to the Bangor convention,
where it was stated he carried knapsack
during the war, how it was received. .Knap-
sack Club" don't sound bad at all. Then let
each member when parading, wear the single
chevron upon the arm of the coat. the mark
noting the rank of corporal. Has any one
a better plan to suggest SOLDIER.
July l. 1879
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-02
FoRTY-sIxTH CoN0aHss.
Extra Session.
WASHINGTON, July |.
senate.


senate.
An adjournment resolution as amended to
. p. NJ. was passed.
Mr.. Marcy moved to discharge the commit
tee on foreign affairs from further considera-
ton of the joint resolution looking 10 fur
Their treaty with MEXICO.
Mr. Eaton opposed the motion.
Mr. Maxcy Withdrew his motion 10 consid-
er the Mexican treaty.
conference committee was appointed on
on the bill relating to the pay Of clerks, pay
es, etc.
The 'free quinine" bill was signed and
sent to the President.
A committee was appointed to act with the
House committee to wait on the President TO
inquire for further communication.
The report Of the conference committee on
joint resolution providing additional pay
for congressional employees, was then adopt
ed.
A resolution to pay $1,000 back pay to Pitz
Hugh, former doorkeeper of the House, was
passed.
A resolution of thanks to Vice. President
Wheeler was adopted.
The bill in relation to channels in the Bay
Of Fundy and Mississippi River was referred.
At o'clock Mr.. Thurman briefly thanked
the Senators for their resolution and uniform
kindness and appreciation expressed during
his Presidency, and declared the Senate adj
journed sine die (Applause.l
House.
The morning hour was consumed in voting
on dilatory motions, and the political assess
ments bill went over without action.
A resolution to finally adjourn at p. NJ,
was concurred in.
committee WAS appointed to wait upon
the President and inform him that the two
Houses VI Congress are ready to adjourn, if
he has no further communication to make.
The House then took recess until four
o'clock.
The President and Cabinet are at the Capt.
toll. in readiness to examine and approve bills
passed during the closing hours OF the ses-
sion. Tx.
When the House was called to order after
reces, there was q marked absence of specta-
tors. Even upon the floor there were few in.
dications Of the close OF the session approach
ing, very few members in front of the
Speakers table claiming recognition. The
remainder patiently awaited in their seats the
hour fixed for adjournment
The conference report on the joint resolu-
ton relative to the pay Of committee clerks,
&C., was agreed to.
The Senate bill granting additional rights
to homestead settlers in Missouri and Arkan-
sas, was passed.
The bill amending the Mississippi River
commission bill was defeated
The Honse at 4.46 took recess of ten
minutes.
The recess was consumed in Misunderstanding
and leave-taking, and the Ohio members
were esnecialiy cautioned by political associ-
ates not to lose Ohio 1t the next election.
Mr.. Atkins, one Of the committee appoint
ed TO wait upon the President, announced the
President stated he had no further commune
cation to make.
Five o'clock having arrived, the Speaker
called the House to order and made brief
speech, thanking the members for their kind
ness and courtesy toward him during the ses-
sion. and adjourning the House sine die,
which was received with applause all over the
House and in the galleries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-02
NEW YORK.
Strike Averted.

New YoRK, July |. The threatened strike
of boot bottomers is averted. Manufacturers
have granted the 50 cents additional per case
asked.
Arrested.
j. Dearney was to-day arrested for kicking
Andrew Murphy TO death last night.
Arrested.
Christopher johnson and s. Berhans, sea-
men Of the ship Levanti, were arrested for
mutiny on the high seas.
Another Cardinal.
1t is stated on good authority that the Unit
ed States are soon to have another Catholic
Cardinal, and that Canada will also be sap
piled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-02

The sale OF tickets for the Colby Com
menccment Concert. which takes place the
I'D, will open at j. +. Perces on Thursday
morning at % o'clock. The artists who give
this concert are Miss Kellogg, Miss Clark.
Mr.. Fessenden and Myron W. Whitney,
vocslists; Miss Chandler, Violiniste, and
Germania Orchestra. All who have musical
taste, only need to know that such an array
of talent is to appear in Watervilc on the
23d. and that there will be half fare on the
regular trains. All who wish good seats
should secure them at once. Pierce has a
plan of the hall
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-02
Business and Industry in Maine.

! In spite OF the fact that the lumber inter
est and other special interests of Maine will
/ be the last to feel the Indications of. better
times, there is "A hopeful feeling on the part
OF the very men who have most heavily felt
the business depression. The demand
for lumber has increased, even if the
prices have not greatly improved. The sup
/ ply of logs is much below that of the past
few years, due to the partial failure to get
lumber out of the streams, but more to the
fact that n much smaller amount was cut last
winter than usual. Frcights for coa,ting
vessels have so far improved to give those
engaged in that business much better pros
pcct than they have enjoyed for some time.
One of the most profitable and growing in
dustrics OF many portions of the State Is thar
of sheep raising The high prices which
wool commands. and the fact that ii always
brings cash, has encouraged many farmers to
give unusual attention 10 this industry.
From what car learn of the business the
statistics showing the value of the :" clip"
would surprise many and give Maine rank
among the wool-growing States.
Potato culture has received much attention
in Maine but the price and demand are so
uncertain, that only about every other year is
there any money in it. Last year was
money year but the industry of the potato
bug in many localities promises to make the
crop this year sufficiently short to make good
prices. Considerable interest is now mani
tested in the result Of the beet sugar expert
mcnt. Those engaged in it are confident of
ultimate success. An unusual breadth of
land has been devoted to wheat this year.
OF late it has been sure crop. The hay
crop will be one of the largest ever gathered.
In many parts of the State it is the ''Otf year"
for apples Cor. Boston Journal
Mr.. Eben Packard of Cushnoc Heights.
had a mess of green peas from his vines last
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-02

flo. ye lovers of snow banks. With the
shelter from tn .corrhing, burning sun. how
dcliciously = ie.shiuS die handful Of pure,
coM saor. Surh a delight we revellcd in
Saturday, June *. 1879. beautiful snow"
clear rs crystal ton of It, al least, securely
kept from the rains Of spring. or summers
melting sun, underneath the wood-pilc of
John BcdcG. Esq. in Palermo. Late in
March the wood WAS piled upon snow bank
against the shed. Through the shed way
was opened to the snow bank. and Mr.. Beldcn
thinks with care it may he kept until the lth
of july. In the state Of Maine, whoever ate
snow, or made snow-balls before on the 18th
of June.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-02

NEW JERSEY.
Robbery.

New York, July |. A girl threw pepper
in the face of foreman Meyer Of the Dawson
leather factory, Newark, last evening. An
other grabbed number of pass books con-
tanning a thousand dollars, and escaped
Decision.
The Supreme Court of New Jersey has de.
cidcd to hear the Smith Bennent murder case
on u writ Of error for new trial, SATURDAY.
Mrs. Smith was baptized yesterday.
Murder.
PATTERSON, July l. Dick Osborn, driver
was murdered by son of his employer with
a cart ring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-02
THE INDIANS.
The British Indians Cresa the Border
and Drive OF Amerlcans.

WASHINGTON, July /. The interior de-
partment received information from Gros
Ventres agency that the British Indians, well
armed, have crossed the border, and are dcs-
trOying Buffalos and driving away the Amer
lean Indians, who seem panic stricken. Sew
eral skirmishes have occurred.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-02

A curiosity has recently been found on
the premises of Mr.. Jonathan Pitcher in the
vicinity of Mount Hope Cemetery, Bangor.
1t is bar shot that was thrown from can
non on board one of the British frigates that
crme up the river a great many years ago.
The shot was found some three feet beneath
the surface Of the ground.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-02
POLITICAL AFFAIRS,

California Democratic State Conven.
ton.
SAN FRANcIsco, July /. The democratic
State Convention assembled at one o'clock,
=. NJ. Committees were appointed and then
a recess was taken until Y. NJ.
A strong effort is being made to secure the
nomination of DIR. Glenn, the Honorable
Bilks" candidate, but 1t meets with little en-
cOuragement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-02
winthrop Locals.

The Congregational Conference held here
interesting sessions this body has ever held.
Upwards of four hundred visitors and dele
gates were entertained. About one hundred
ministers were in attcndance--all but very
few from within the State. Notwithstanding
the large number present and the fact that
Winthrop is country village, there seemed
to be no lack Of accommodations for all. All
denominations assisted in taking care Of the
friends from abroad. The meetings were all
well attended. and were profitable and inter
esting. The Conference has changed its
time of meeting 10 the third week in June.
1t will meet next year in Foxcroft.-Rcv.
Mr.. Smith and quite number of his parish
Oncrs attended the ni,crsalist Convention
last week at Lewiston. and they report a
very intprcstin" occesiOn.--Ihe Reform Club
held its quarterly election of officers last
Monday evening The following were elect
ed President. J. II. Marrow lst Vice Pres
ilcnt, l.. NJ. Berry II. Noah Clough: I'd.
X. II. Bates: Srcrttarv II. +. Soule: Chap
lain. Harlan Mur,h; Treasurer. 5. G.. DAY is.
The " inthrop tornct Band will give a
grahd concert M Packard's Hall next Thurs
day evening. An unusually attractive pro
gramme will be presented. Your corrcspon-
dent was mi,iniorncd regarding the time of
giving this concert. when he reported two
weeks ago that il would be on the - of June.
Mr. T.. X. Campbell has bought out the
drug store formerly occupied by \. X. Iiar-
very. He j. a young man well acquainted
with his business. He comes here from Can
ton.--Mr. s. G. Davis, our enterpriSing
black smith. is putting up new building in
connection with his blacksmith shop, which
We suppose means more business. - The
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-02

Two gallons Of contraband whiskey were
smuggled into the city on last evenings train.
II was packed in shoe box and bore ficti-
,ious address. The package now alorns the
find his property.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-02
MINNESOTA.
Sad Accident.

MINxEAPoLIs, July /. Haynes, the engi-
neer of steamer May Queen, which exploded
Saturday, has since died. He confessed that
he pumped cold water into the boiler when
the water was very low, causing the explo-
sion. 1f II q
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-02

b. F Chandler. Esq, Chief Engineer at
visit To his brother in this city last week,
received orders to report at New London, c.,
July LIST. for duty there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-02
The State Debt.

NEW ORLEANS, July l. Article 1 Of mi-
nority report, which declares the whole debt
valid obligation. which shall not be violst-
ed, was struck out. Convention adopted Q
resolution making Baton Rouge capital of
the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-02
Shooting Match.

BATH. July |. The second shoot of the
Fish and Game, came of at Reding Park this
afternoon, over Card trap, under Bogardus
rules. The following is the score:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-02

The police called on =. Molone, and Wig
gin & Getchell, yesterday, and obtained
small quantities of liquor at both places
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OHIO.
Railroad Accident.

CINCINNATI, July l. Hon. Charles Foster,
republican candidate for Governor, was
slightly hurt by u railroad accident, near
Shelby, on the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad,
last night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-02

After the close of the republican conven-
ton at Bangor, and while the delegates were
emerging from the hall, an Irishman at work
in the street accosted a delegate from Kenne-
bee county, with the inquiry evil We phase
tell me. sir. if tins is a convention" at is
sir" "What kind of a convention?" at is
republican convention, my friend" an
dade l thought so; Iharen't seen a drunken
man today"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-02

Will Rowse, who has been employed in the
Eastern Express Office, has been promoted
TO express messenger between here and Port
land.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-02

A fast train has been put on the Grand
Trunk railway, calculated to perform the
trip from Montreal to Portland. distance
of 800 miles, in ten hours, stopping twenty
minutes at Island Pond for inspection of
baggage
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-02

Jos. w. Clapp is now receiving strawbcr-
ries fresh from the Vassalboro' nurseries, al
from Gays nursery in this city. Book
your orders early for the Fourth.
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Athletic.

An athletic contest at Bellville, for the
heavy weight championship of America, be-
tween Ross of Baltimore and McKinnon, the
chief of police Of Belleville, resulted in ia
vor of the latter.
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FOREIGN INTELLIoENCE.

PARis, July l.. In conseo ence of the pre-.
feet of police having Illegally seized the Ian
terne, Or puhlishing false news, there villbe
an Interpolation to-day, and the prefeet cen
sured. ~ -
BERLIN, July l.. Minister IL france re.
fuses to withdraw his resignatidn, unless con-
stitutional guarantees demendef BY hberals,
relative to disposition Of surylus revenue, be
considered. II il expeces1 the other minis
tiers will make similar ss1inulations -,
Bismarck reported wsvering. The ul-
tramOntaincs also dcnsnd sdditional mar
antees. q - ~ -
LospoS, July /. Hanlon len Manches,er
to-day, en- route for New York.
the reischsratls the clericsls and nat ionalists
have gained 10 seats from The constitufion.
alists. The possibility Of re-organization of
the cabinet on conservative basis is being
discussed. ..--- $50.
CoxsTANTINoPLE, July l.. It is believed
Mahmoud Nedim Pasha will soon enter the
cabinet.
VERSAILLES, July L.. The seizure : of the
Lanterne {newspaper) was discussed In dep
utes to-day. The pfefect Of police ssid he
was not striking at ths l.antcrne, Dut at an
associations initiating against shes prefecture
MADRID, july /. The Senate passed bill
allowing Cuban senators to take their seats
on giving proof Of legal qualifications.
CALIFORNIA.
Railroad Matters.
DENVER, July l. In the suit Of l.. II.
Meyer, trustee, against the Denver and Rio
Grsnde Railway, before Judge Miller, yester-
day, at Gibson, Topeka and Santa r.. ssksd
to be made party to receive suit. Tie 1udes
decided he hadn't power. -
BASE 0AL.I.s
At Brockton, Mas 3roektona 2, worths
7---Exhibition. re as,- ri $780,
AT Providence, X. L--Provisnce 3, hos
tons 1. ssf = assss - ~.
At Syracuse. S-Y,--Ssars s, .Tssys a X
T., ~
.A A. u,is,nM uus'ss. q s,slse.l
At 0lSsAd' oAso-HssAls- y ci%v,
lspae
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WIN. s. Galson, convicted of embezzle-
ment Of Post Office funds ct Chicago, was
sentenced to one year and a fine of $3.50,
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CANADA.


ToRoxro, Jaly I. Today, the 18th ami.
versary Of confederation al Provinces vas
observed as a general holiday thrsughout The
dominion - - !"
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Local ann State Minus.
Wednesday, July Q, 1879.

Parties thinking of going TO the mouth of
the river will notice by the advertisement,
that there has been change in the running
arrangements Of the boats of the Eastern
Steamboat Company, for Wednesday, Thurs
day and Friday of this week. After July 4th
these boats will make two trips per day with
regular connections
There is to be basket picnic" at Silver
Lake on the Fourth under the auspices of
Silver Lake Lodge of the |. o. of g. r.
Every one is invited and good time is ex-
pected. Teams will leave Augusta at s
O'Clock for the lake.
At the Field Trial Of the Queens Co., n.
Y, Agricultural Society, held June II, 1879,
on the farm Of T. W. Albertson, Mineola,
l.. L., the following machines competcd
Walter A. Wood. VIM. Arson Wood. Rear
Cut Champion. Front Cut Champion. Eureka,
Warrior and Buckeye First Premium
awaded to the New Model Buckeye Mower.
Still another victory for the Buckeye. At
the Field Trial of Mowers, held on the farm
of H. q. Mack, Catshill Station, n. Y,
Thursday, June 2,;th, the Buckeye again
victorious. Test of draft with Baldwin Dyn-
anometer. Buckeye New Model Mower,
40 lbs. New Champion Front Cut Mower,
PIP lbs. New Warrior Mower declined test.
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WARRINGTON.
Debt Statement.

WASHINGTON. July |. The monthly debt
shows the following
Total debt, n, $50, 3s9. 1913 IS
Total cash in treasury, 35S, l52, 577 OIL
Debt less cash in treasury,
July LIST, s2,O27, 207 1856 81
Increase of debt during the
month, 24,7ss Is
Decrease of the debt since
June, rs, $S,579,575 ~
Nomination Withdrawn.
The President withdrew the nomination of
X. S. Matthews, as United States District
Judge of Maryland.
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Gold and Silver.

LEBANON, July l. Gold and silver quartz
has been discovered in paying quantities on
farm Of Edwin Perley, near here.
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tHarrtrn.

In Winthrop June 30, by Rev. S. 7. Smith, Mr.
VIM. X. Brown 10 Miss Cora l.. Gilman, both OF
Monmouth.
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I1ieb

In IIallowell, July /, judith Wells, wife of DR.
DeWote Smith, aged 6S years.
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Weather Indications ,er re.pay.

For New Rnglaad and the Made States,
stationary followed by falling barometer,
warmer, southerly winds, clear and partly
cloudy weather.
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GEORGIA..
Destructive Fire.
NJ urder,

ATLANTA, July l. Clark's cotton factory
and mill, sixteen miles east from here, were
burned to-day, valued at $4,000.
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NEW HAMPSHIRE.


PLYMOUTH, July l. Between 400 and 500
French Canadians, from New England, pass
ed through here to-day, on a pilgrimage to
the shrine st. Anne de Beaupre, situated At
Quebec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-02
Boat Race.

The mile single scull race between Smith
of Halifax and Morris of Pittsburg, for $500
side, at Silver Lake, was very close and ex-
citing, and won by Smith, who was length
behind Morris on the last eighth of mile,
but by magnificent squirt succeeded in pass
ing him and coming in ahead, making the
best time on record-2l Minis. 5 secs. Next
best time was Hanlon's at Philadelphia, in
lS76-2l Minis. 9 secs
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MASSACHUSETTS.
Labor Trouble.

BosToS, July l. The threatened strike of
the boot bottomers at Milford has been avert
ed. The manufacturers have granted the ad-
vance asked.
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Eastern Steamboat Co.'S Bath
and BOOthbay Line.
STEAMERS saSANoA & sAMosET

If b One boat now runs daily, leaving
slssrr.s Boothbay at 40 A.. NJ. Returning
Riggsville, souihpor, ind Mouse Island. At Five
Islands, Monday, wednesday aud Friday; at
Sawyer's Island, Tuesday, Thursday ana SATURDAY,.
On Wedncs dav, Thursday aud Friday mornings,
July 2d, 3d and ith, boat will be run from Bath
landing AT Mouse Island, Squirrel island, Ocean
Point and Boothbay, connecting with train from Lew.
iston and Augusta, but will not return In season to
connect with evening train up. Two trips per day
and regular connections made with trains after July
ih Tickets sold at reduced rates ct all stations on
the VI. e. Il. X. IL. w. SWANTON, Treas.
W W. MASON, Agt., Bath. june5ttf