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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-01-10

Next SUNDAY the Rev. Geo. W. whitney,
pastor of the rnivcrsalist church. will begin
:, series of evening lectures on Modern Re-
lgious R-fprm-rs." Tomorrow forenoon
his subject will he, ''Biblr Difficulties Re
moved, and 1.-THE evening. Martin Luther"
The public ia cordially invited to attend.
The evening service begins at O'Clock.
The Corinnc Opera Company is to appear
IN TIallowcll tonight in the operate bur
lcsquc The Magit slipper" \ special
train will RIM from Augusta, leaving here at
&. t. l.. VI Reserved seats may be adthrough
the day at \. \. Hcath's. 1t will be rcmcm-
hrrcd that Cornne i, the Little Buttercup'
Of the Murphy Finatorc Company, who
played here in the fall In fat, the leading
artists of that company are cast in this opera;
it is the strongest company on the road, 30
artists comprising it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-01-10

CONDENSED TELE(.RAMS.

The Indiana democratic State convention
will be held June ..
At Cambridge. Tex, yesterday, NJ. \. Seay,
believed 10 be insane. shot and killed two
men, and blew his own brains out.
James Scott, prominent contractor, is
missing from Kingston. Ont. 1T supposed
he has abscondcd. He has victimized lum-
Der dealers and others
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-01-10
WEST VIRGINIA.
The Striking Miners.

WHEELING, January9. The striking miners
in kanawha valley under the direction of
the Knights of Labor, are inlmidating
the non-striking men, and forcing the
miners to shut down, scizing trains To
transport them to different localities. etc.
The military are in readiness to march
against them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-01-10
WEATHER REPORT.

Indications for the Next ~ Hours.
War Dept, Otlire Chief Signal Officer
Washington, ID. C.. Jan. l0.--l a. m. /
For New England and the Middle States
southeast to southwest winds, falling baron
eter, warmer. cloudy and rainy weather
Cautionary signals continue at Portland
Section and PASSPORT
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-01-10
BY TELEGRAPH.
Associated Press kilograms to the Dali,
kennebec Journal
MAINE NEWS By TELEGRAPH.
Supreme Court a, Machias.

MAonns, January .. Judge Peters is
day last. The term will continue until Tues
day next The Grand Jury will report, to-
morrow morning, IL indictments-S for COM
mon seller. , for burglary and larceny, . for
forgery. for aiding prisoners to escape from
JAIL nuisance. and for assault and battery.
Only one jury trial on the civil docket will
be had.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-01-10
THE GREAT fraud.
ALL DAY SESSION.
| FusiOnists Alone.
II Of Them Assemble And
Listen to Charges Of Fraud.
HARTMAN AND SWAN ACCUSE
THEMSELVES OF CRIME.
Clarke and Cushman Exhibit
their Virtue to the Admir-
ing Listeners,
"A LETTER FROM Mr.. SPRoUl.
lie Sues tie King1ield
Patriot for $IO.OOO
INTERESTING FACTS AND
INCIDENTS.
The Fusion Mem hers

of the Legislature were alone and unhappy,
not republican member presented himself
for judicial purposes in the Senate. The ap-
parent conclusion that they were whipped on
their own ground, furnished blank and I'M
animated, stare to atilict their faces. The red
hot pamphlets of accusation, " hich had been
prepared to astound the republicans. fell up
OH the ear, Of their own members and the
rhetorical effect was entirely lost.
When the gayel of the acting Speaker
most OF them doubtless fusion members. No
roll was called that it is impossible to tell
how man, were present, yetthey were far from
having Il quorum.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-01-10
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.
Punishment Of Afghans.

CALCUTTA, January 8. The particulars of
proceedings of the court martial in Cabul on
Afghans implicated in the attack on the Brit
ish residcncy the 3d of September, show that
the whole of the fifteen men executed were
either concerned in the massacre Of Mayor
Cavagnari's staff and wounded soldiers, or had
taken part in trcachcrous attacks on the Brit
lsh. All other prisoners were released.
Gen. Roberts communicated with Mahomad
Khan. at Ghazeni. 1898
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-01-10

One Of Bangor's citizens appeared on the
streets Yesterday in an old-fashioned sleigh
across the back of which in big black letters
were the wor,i,. s.Cuuntcd-out-1S80."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-01-10
FINANCIAL AND CoMMERcIAL
New York Money Market.
NEW YORK. Jan. 9

KrSaia0 Report.
None, loaned down from G TO on call, closing at
l. Prime mercantile paper, SGD.
In the stock market prices advanced to 5. the
latter in Kansas Pacific The features of the market
during the afternoon, however, were coal shares,
which advanced l.ass. on large transactions Van
derhit shares, Changers and South West were active
ly traded in 1T higher range of prices.
rrS asactons, ~. 900 shares.
Closing bids
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-01-10

The police regulations at the State House
were well carried cut Yesterday by the Au-
gusta police and the county sheriIs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-01-10

sa-R. W. FILES. Esq, Of Unity. is agent for the
Ernnebec Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-01-10

There is no necessity to neglect your bust
ness if you will only use DIR. Bulls Cough
Syrup at once: the most reliable remedy ia
the world for Coughs. Colds, etc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-01-10
THE INDIANS.

SILVER CITY. New Mexico, January p
The Indians are at McEvers and Roberts
Rancho. fighting the whites. Troops are
en- route from Fort Bavard to their assist
ancc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-01-10

Rev. Mr.. Tilden of this city and Rev. F.
W. Brakeman Of Auburn will exchange pull
pits tomorrow. Mr. Brakeman will deliver the
third lecture in the Sunday evening course,
Oh tn-mnrrnM cEeming. AZ ! O'CLOCK.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-01-10
Roasted to Death.

PETERSBURG, January .. Mary Council,
daughter of well known farmer. was roasted
to death, to-day, her clothes iguiting from the
fire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-01-10
Mutiny.

QrEESsrowS, Janury9. The crew Of the
British ship Cape Verde. captain Haswell,
from San Francisco for this port, have mu-
tinted. Warrants have been issued for the
arrest of the ingeadcrs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-01-10

The 'big footed tramp recently in kenDe-
bee Jail is now serving term in Belfast jail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-01-10

The subject Of the discourse Of Rev. Mr.
Thacher, at the nitarian church tomorrow
morning viii be The Temptation in the
wilderness. 'ihe subject in the evening
will br '..fhc Unitarian Belief" All -eats
1r,. free IN t,.i- church
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-01-10

This is the weather that makes the livery
stable keeper. happy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-01-10

Howard has some splendid callas and
other cut flowers this morning. at his drug
store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-01-10
DcfyinS the Powers that he

The late Secretary of the Senate. Samuel
". Lane made himself Extensively conspic-
uous at the State House yesterday, by talk
ing detiantly and contemptuou>ly Of the au-
thoritics no are nov guarding the public
property and keeping public order. He was
heard to state in clustering manner to those
around him, If the police put their hand
upon you sue them for assault AMI battery.
There was nobody who acted upon mis- advice,
but his remarks were much talked Of last
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-01-10

~ Ms. Saver, who resides on Scwall
trcct. was passing from her house 10 the
she'd. Thursday afternoon, to bring in some
coal, she slipped and fell, breaking her
arm. She il aged lady, and lives
alone, but she managed to make her injuries
known that ply stefan wa, soon obtained
to attend her.
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" WASHINGTON.
Greeuback Labor Press Association.

WASHINGTON, January .. The greenback
editors IN Attendance upon the national
grcenhack labor conference. organized al
association to-day, to be known rs the Green
back Labor Press Association.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-01-10
AoraI ann State Nems.

Saturday. January 10, 1880.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-01-10

VIRGINIA..

The national greenback labor convention
will be held ut Chicago, June ..
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Clarke OF NoblcborO

WAS the third man to show his simplicity
He is a Young man who was counted in from
that town. His speech had been prepared
for great effect but failed, for several rea-
sons. He couldn't read it readily. and the
gentleman from Ellsworth, whom he intend
ed Ia annihilate was absent. Nevertheless
when he got To that portion where he re-
f,rred IN the .'rabhle and mob who were pres
ent on Wednesday and to the ''discourte-
ou," acts of Mr. Hale, his arm, which had
been performing pump handle gestures up
10 the present time. was suddenly directed
towards Mr.. Uale's seat. With brows knit
and fist closed, he hurled his invectiveS
AGAINST that empty chair in manner when
a purilist might envy. The most laughabie
norton of his speech was where he claimed
to have been offered money, but had refused
on conscientious scruples, neither would he
toll the names of his would-be bribers, be-
cause he had given his word of honor not to.
He then gave a great moral dissertation on
wha, he would have done had the republi'
cans followed course of action eo"s'sfe"'
from his stand point.
Mr.. Cushman
t,rn;sbel the cap stone for their plans liz
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-01-10

thority l must respectfully decline to comply
with your request Respectfully
Your Obctl!enT SERVANT
JAMES ID. HANSON.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-01-10
Note from lIallOVvell.

see the itemizer of the ''Mane Standard
saws sixty extra police were appointed in
Hallowcll. to prevent coasting and throwing
coal ashes in the streets" He is mistaken
Since the Ilalowcll ladies have taken to
chastising local correspondents. the extra po-
lice are for the purpose of protecting them, so
there will be no occasion further to cry ''bcg
your pardon" ''beg your pardon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-01-10

The Ex-GoYernor started home Thursday
night, after taking very atfectionate fare
well of his Council. Ills last words were
stand BY the laws and the constitution
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-01-10

virtuousiy repeliei any approach from brib-
ers, but dii not repel a certificate stolen
from his opponent aud sent to him LIZ Govern
or Garcelon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-01-10
California Mining stocks.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. y.
The following the closing official prices of min
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The Order Exercises

was evidently determined beforehand. Rev.
Mr.. Wales had scarcely prayed that they
might bear in mind that they were law
makers not lnw-breakcrs). when Swan rose
to question of the highest privilege. that he
might ycntiate his own iisgracctul proceed
ing>. After reading a written account of his
course of action he struck tragical attitude
aud waved in the air check upon some bank
in Boston which he had receired IN return
for the @fOOO bJtbe. Then in terribly
solemn manner he declared before his Goo
that he was speaking the f'Ht and appealet
to his fellow fusionistS to vindicate ms char
meter. This farce it would seem could moi
be cxcc!ltd. But no, they had arranged
their men in the form of 4 personal Gilman
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-01-10
Notes.

The long session was adjourned yesterday
at 81 Before the adjournment they sent
to Gen Chamberlain, asking if he would pro-
tcct them from any invasion that might be
i>c so after Il short consultation they adj
journcd.
Bion Bradbury is said to advise the imme-
date admission of the members from the
cities. Pillsbury opposes. \ division of The
enemy on this point is threatened.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-01-10

As the fuSion>t members were passing up
into their hall to attend their secret caucus
ourselves. The Court won't recognize Us
and " hats the use to stand ont any longer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-01-10
Pili.bary to br Prosecuted for Libel.

The king;icld patriu; at last has insu!ted
and vl,iliird the wrong man. T.. Sproul " Ill
sue Pill>bury for $1,000 for his unfuunded
accusations of bribery. aud il is 10 he hoped
that Others who have been treated in the
same way will follow the example. Never
ming scditon TO insult an honest citizen,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-01-10
Special Order No. =.

follow ing order yesterday
Lieut. Col John Marshall Brown will
charge himself witt, the duty Of examining
the several public rooms. with a view to their
security; and is authorized to make such ar
rangements for guards as he may deem neces-
sarv for the protection of public property.
Mr.. I.am.on Declines to. Administer the
Oath to Members-elert.
The following are Mr.. Lamson'> answers to
Representatives-clect who presented them
selves Thursday to be qualified;
STATE "r MAINE.
IL SE>,Tn Jan. ). 1850.
The President of the Senate informs the
Rcprcsentatives-elcct in waiting in the Coun-
Gil Chamber. for the purpose of having the
necessary oath administered to them 10 quail
fy them for the discharge OF their duties
arreeablv to vote of the House this day, that
ne will consider the matter. and asks their
presence in the Council Chamber ut 10 o clock
/ tomorrow morning to await his answer
J. ID. LAWSON.
SENATE CHAMBER.
January - 1850.
Hon Gro F.. WEEkS In reply to Your
request to me as President of the Senate, to
administer the oath of Office to members Of
the House of Representatives holding certi-
ticates from the Governor and Council, |
have the honor to say that while feel it my
duty to perform all official acts dev"lving
upon me as defined by the constitution and
the laws find tina. certain specific things
are required in order to allow tie oath allud-
ed to.
| First. The aforesaid oath shall be admin
. istered in the presence of the Governor and
Council.
| Second Before the President Of the SEN
ate can at as Governor there must be va
cancy in the Office of Governor such as the
constitution contemplates.
| find there are serious doubts in the minds
of we'll informed legal gentlemen az 10
whether there be now any Governors Coun-
| Gil in this State.
| find also that serious doubts exist As TO
whether there be now such vacancy in the
Office of Governor as the constitution con-
templates, when the President of the Senate
can lawfully exercise the functions of the
executive.
therefore conclude that not being satisfied
that have legal authority to administer the
oath as BY you requested, and being unwill-
ing to exercise any functions Of doubtful au
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furn;shet the cap stone for their plans. he
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added another -.
To view hastily the statements of these
mcu they appear ludicrous To think
that man of any political party
would attempt to bribe his opponent 50 open
/, is absurd upon the very face. Again. sup
pose they had been bribed. what proof have
they disclosed: Will the people at large
take the naked word of men who. upon aft
,Iavits. have acknow lodged they are hars:
Will the fact. that each of these men can
wave in the air a thousand dollars prove any
thing? No. Had they shown a check with
any mans name of the republican party
signed to it. then they might have had some
thing tangible but as it Is the statements OF
these men, backed only by their atfdavits. can
only disclose what miserable tools they
have been in the hands of the PillshurvGar-
/ cclan conspirators. Furthermore they are
/ upon their own oath> either i0tS or bJTbels
/ They do not say that they were approached
/ but that they approached the republicans
/ and sold themselves. If they were bribeC
/ and received the money thep are criminals
/ and amenahlc to the law. nor can the excuse
! of detecting fraud screen them.
/ But this is oAly the account OF two steps
/ in the farce.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-08-31
xLLINOYS NEWS.

4 heavy rain fell at Winchester on the
25th.
The jersey old settlers meet Saturday,
September 9th. @#
at BeardstowD, on the 2sth. the repair
shop of the c., B. & Q. r.. r. was de
stroyed by fire. Loss, $4,000.
Annis Brown. aged Sc years. and q
resident OF Jersey county SINCE 1880, owns
and superintends farm of SO acres.
Charles Atwood. for many years CON.
nected with the Chicago Times, died st
Quincy, California, on the 25th. hav;no
gone there for the benefit of his health.
He was an able journalist, and hiehly
esteemed by the newspaper fraternity,
The Dewitt co2nty farmers are still
elamorlng tor rain. and it seems that the
crop OF corn will be a complete failure. IL
is in that condition that rain will not bela
II much. only to the extent of mak;ur
fodder for stock. Il ia burning I'D for the
want OF rain, and the stalk looks like corn
IN the midst of winter, all dried up. It
VIII ne big loss to farmers, especially in
central Illinois.
The trial of Louis Burdanlt for the
shooting and killing of Joseph Dadlou. al
PeardstoTn. On Saturday, August 81.
came up at Virginia oD the 25th, and was
disposed of in short order. the evidence
proving that the shooting was done in self
defense. The Jury after being cut about
halt an hour returned a verdict of net
guilty aud the prisoner was discharged,
Inquiries among bee keepers at many
points in the eastern part of The state
'how that bee men have had STRANGE |
experience this year. There appeared TO |
'e very TITLE honey in the towers, and |
shite eioyeE, the, chief SOURCE of supply. |
NEEDED almost none. All through the |
eason there we're scarcely any swarms. |
nd of these few good many died. At |
his nnusGa. SEASON swarming has oil at
nee begun. and bees are storing a good
eal OF honey from the beartsease.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-08-31

MACON. GA, and PHILADELPHIA
Price. 81 Sold by all Druggists. - IA
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-08-31

ILLINOIS PoL1rxcs.

| ILLINoIs Politics.
Morlssa has organized Hancock club
OF AZ members. go
The National Stock Yards Hancock
Cup. OF East sc: Louis, has one hundred
uniformed members,
a rousing Democratic meeting was held
&C Equality on the 25th.. Hon. r.. w.
1oWnshend addressed the vast crowd for
an hour and half.
Beilevills precinct Hancock and English
cavalry company Capt. w. West is now
organized. with an enrolment OF over tive
hundred names.
The Republicans of the 10th district.
Madison county, have nominated for re-
presentives. John nj. Pearson, of Godfrev.
and Jones Tontz, of Saline,
Democrats of Illinois will 20 to the nolls
this fall and vote for Hancock and Trum-
bull. Of the 100000 probable incresse in
our aggregate vote, the Democracy NAV
safely calculate on $4,000 The time has
arrived for Illinois to go Democratic, aud
1t will do It.-Jolset Signal.
The Democrats of the 7th congre ssional
district will hold their convention at Joliet
on Sept LIST. The convention will be com
posed of SIS delegates, requiring 80 vote.
Tor choice. LaSalle county has 81 dele
gates. and the delegation from that county
is instructed TO vote for Hon. Daniel |
Evans. The other candidates are Hon
Jas. e. Flanders, Judge DIN, Cant
Egbert Phelps, and Hon. William Red
dick.
Excellent opportunities of observation
and an extended intercourse with men /
rom oil oyer Illinois justify US in saying
mat the Democratic campaign is hopeful.
IL is kfull OF promise of success. The
NATIONAL ticket strong everywhere. is
especially strong in Illinois, and the state
lcket is one of the strongest ever offered
o the peoplesin any state The lucky
tar OF the Illinois Democracy is clearly in
he ascendant.-iT. Louis Times
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-08-31
3
STOCK SPECULATION.

: JOHN A DoDaE & Co, Bankers and Brokers' Ia
wal street, New YORK. buy stocks reasonable
nlaleln ana, when desired. will advise when and
what to buy. Also Stock Privileges in which s25
70 $fd0 can be probably invested. Opportunities
ior good profits are constantly occurring. Full in
FORMATION on application, and Weekly Report scr,t
free. .
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-08-31
Chancery Notice.

ete,tlA Of ILLINOIS,
COUNTY OF Rock ISLAND }sa
- tue Circuit Court January term, A D.. 1851
thanCery. IN
fA9avit OF the non-residence of the above named
in tb David J. Van Meter. having been hled
N4erKs office of the Circuit Court of said
NJ notee ls therefore hereby given to the said
M rLeslaent defendant, David j Van Meter that
t Sohlplanant filed her bill OF compIaint in saii
dsy Of Anr me Chancery side thereof on the 9Th
issne5 4sust 1850, ana that thi rem pon a summons
out OF said Court, wherein sad snif Is now,
ab - tns names of the parties whereto are as
~ seJ iortn, retuFnable on The frsT Monday in
Now OF January next Is by law reouired
nv nv, unless you, the said uon-resident dcfndant
DaSlq y. Van Meter, shall personaIly ne I'M ~
ihe n ostofe SAID C1rcnit Court. on The ts day Of
T mex term thereof 10 be holden Al tha 49,,
Of Pai IN the city Of Rock Islaud in said connfy
Non4o2 Island and state of Illinois on The fr:,
mnr ta ~ ~ January next. and plead answer or de-
the sama go sslu complainant's bill of complaint.
chsroaa As 5n0 Inc matters and things therafr
da and stated will be taken as confessea "a
prayer OF said bill "Nso1oinS 10 tine
eont r.1.s M LEVI F. 'HARSoN. Clerk
TTock Island, Ills.. Aug ss 1880. ~'e1~'
JAMES j. PARKS, Compts Sol s.esaswxw
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-08-31
Wicked tor Clergyman,

j believe it to be all wrong and even
wicked for olergymen or other public men
to be led into giving testimonials to ouack
doctors or vile stuffs called medicines, but
when really meri:orious article made of
valuable remedies known to all, that all
physicians use ana trust in daily, we
should freely commend it. I therefore
cheerfuliy and heartily commend Hop
Bitters for the good they have done me
and my friends. firmly believing they have
no equal for family use. I will got be
without thea"
Rev, ------. Washington. D. c,