davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-12-10
Hallowen Local News.
NY coeneil Meeting. = The Baptists.-
Bkshop Peek.-Levees.


At the regular meeting of the city council
on monday evening last, roll of accounts
NO y was presented and approved; also re-
port OF liquor agent on bills incurred for the
suppression Of small pox, etc. The Mavor.
Judge A. d. Knight. and CITY ColIec,or Johr
Graves, were appointed committee To confer
with the State Valuation Committee with ref.
erence to the valuation of property in this
city. Report of committee on the advisable
ity OF laying out new street from Winthrop
10 Central street. across the city farm. vas
submitted, and an order passed authorizing
the laying out and constructing said street At
az eariv day az practicable. Estimated ex
pense OF said street is about 300. aside from
iand damages, if any. A license was granted
70 Z. l.. Brown to keep billiard room.
under prescribed regulations Adjourned TO
nrst Monday evening in January.
1t IL expected that Rev. A. r. Crane of
East Winthrop. will preach in the Baptist
church in this city, on Sunday afternoon.
next. Services at 2.30 o'clock P. NJ, the
time having been changed for the winter
months. from forenoon to afternoon
We learn that Bishop Jesse T. Peck of
syracuse, y. y. will preach in the Metho-
dist church in this city. on Sunday afternoon.
next. at the usual hour of service.
Our Methodist and Universalist friends
held pleasant levees and musical entertain
ments in their vestries on Tuesday evening.
last; and the Congregationalist church and
society will have a sociable and supper at
their vestry this friday evening Admi,-
sion. ten cents The proceeds are to 90
towards the purchase of a carpe: for their
new church, to be erected the coming
season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-12-10

Last evening the ladies of the II. @. la
social society which has recently been organ
lied among the young folks-gave leap
wear party in waverly Hall. 1t was well at
tended, and from beginning to end reflected
great credit upon its fair originators and
managers. Music was furnished by an or
chestra led by Allen Partridge. An excel
lent supper was provided, all the bills paid
and the young men escorted home by their
lady friends. The II. G. L. is fourishing
finely, and last nights dance will give it an
impetus on the road to success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-12-10
California Mining STOCKS.
Latest BY NAIL.

Captain II. W Howga.e Of the signal.ser-
vice office, has rendered his resignation I'M
conditionaIly.
Ex-Governor T.. ". Pease has rendered his
resignation as collector of customs at the
port of Galveston, Texas.
report from Cincinnati states that the
Hon. Stanley Matthews and Attorney Gener-
al Devens will succeed Justices Swayne and
Strong on the bench Of the United States Su-
preme court.
The republicans in Congress are unani-
nous in favor Of fighting the electoral count
resolution from nov tn the fourth Of March,
If need be.
The democrats are endesvoring toenact An
apportionment bill in Congress, by which
the representation Of Massachusetts and
Rhode Island will both be reduced.
| The appointment of Diaz ~ the Mexican
minister If public works signifies that Mexi.
co is to continue those internal improvements
which he has intelligently encouraged, and
which will result in opening that coantry q
commerce and civilization - It has nevel
been opened before.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-12-10

In accordance with intentions which ne mas
for some time entertained. Hon. Henry I.
Goodenow of Bangor, has forwarded to tue
Governor his resignation Of the Cffice OF
Judge of the Police Court in that city, 10
take effect on the twentieth day of this month.
Jsdge Goodenow has very ably filled TINS
difacult and responsible position for the past
even years, says the Wing, and his retire
nent from an Office in which he has rendered
y faithful and valuable service to public or
Or and safety, will be earnestly regretted oy
the community At large. The resignation
viii necessitate the appointment Of success
e By Governor Davis, and we learn tnat re-
eorder Perkins and E. C. Brett, Esq, are cam
Gdates for the oGlcs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-12-10
Panama Canal.
wFOUNDLAND.
Marine Disasters.

ST. JOINS, December 9. A despatch from
ST. Georges Bay announces the loss Of
large barque near Cape Anguille. Name not
given. The second mate and one seaman
were saved, but terribly frost bitten.
Several dead bodies have been found. The
ship belonged to Mirimichi.
Tug boat Dauntless brought into port the
officers. crew and two passengers of schooner
Thomas Ray, abandoned Thursday last, from
Pierre for Halifax.
A large steamer flying the American flag
passed south last evening. Name unknown.
Schooner Emma, hence to Green Bay, with
. general cargo, Is lost, with all the crew.
An unknown barque, Mirimichi for Liver.
pool, Is wrecked At Cape Anguille, west
coast of Newfoundland, and only the mate
George Ranger, was saved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-12-10

In its city market quotations the Home
Farm includes tallow scraps which Mr..
Whitehouse informs the editor are being large
" used as winter feed for hens. A few
years ago they were comparatively unknown
article, now he finds regular sale for about
two tons every winter, and the demand is in
creasing. They come in ''cheeses" Of from
50 to IS pounds each; and nothing is so good
winter food for poultry, keeping them in
good condition, and causing large increase
in egg production.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-12-10
Gardiner Local News.

Thursday forenoon. Mr.. John Lander, one
OF our citizens residing on High street, died
suddenly from paralytic shock Mr..
Lander has for many years been engineer at
Buffum & Co.'S gutter mandatory, but for
the past year or so he has been night watch
man at the mills on Summer street He
leaves wife and five children, the eldest
being boy of about nineteen.
Tonight is the first lecture of the course
to be delivered by Col. Russell Conw ell
Subject is lessons of travel"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-12-10
ReDublican Caucus.

A joint caucus of republican Senators and
Representatives was held this evening to de-
termne the party policy in regard to the
resolution for counting the electoral votes.
Between so and 80 were in attendance and
the debate, which occupied two hours and
half, was quite general. Among those who
took part were Senators Blaine, Anthony,
Ferry and Teller, and Representatives Lap
ham, Hswley, Conger, keifer, Haskell,
Butterworth, IIisscock and Robson. The
only question upon which any difference of
opinion was expressed was as to the extent of
opposing the adoption of the measure. While
none of the speakers believed there was any
purpose on the part of the democrats to at
tempt reversal of the result Of
the Presidential election, or that any
danger at the present juncture
need to be anticipated, majority held that a
great principle was at stake which might at
some time affect the stability of our institu-
tons and that the policy of the party should
be to meet now and to resist by every known
parliamentary method the adoption of the
proposition. alike unwarranted by the Con-
siituton and at variance with precedents of
the past.
At the conclusion Of the debate vote was
taken upon Judge Lapham's resolution,
declaring it TO he ''the sense Of this caucus
that the republican majority should resist
adoption of this joint rule by all means
authorized by parliamentary law" and with
out dissent it was adopted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-12-10

Tonight. Colonel Russell H. Con-
we'll of Boston, opens the course OF lee
lures in johnson Hall, Gardiner, with his
lecture on lessons of Travel" Col. Con-
we'll comes fresh from a tour around the
globe with an inexhaustible store Of expert
ence with people and lands beyond the sea-
and his discourse cannot fail to be at once as
interesting as fairy tale and full of facts
and fancies to carry away. We take pleas
ure in commencing this course Of lectures
They are not got up to make money; but are
purely public spirited attempt on the part
Of some young men in our sister city to i'm
prove the winter evenings with intellectual
treats
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-12-10
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL,
New York Money Market.

Ercptso Report.
NEW YoRK. December ..
Money loaned down from and i-s2 per diem TO 8
per annum, and closed at this rate. Prime lnercan.
tile paper da7. Exchange nominaily 4 higher Tor
demand Actual business at 7slat 20 tor long and
IsiAa4sIa for short. Governments weak aud lower
Tor Us aud as strong and !s higher tor Sls and 10,
higher for -. In state bonds, Alabama ella A ross
from ~ "a; do from ~ to 80. and Tennessee o.
old, new and SKIES all steady. In rail.
road bonis principal dealings were In kansas fachc
first consols, winch advanced u, to IoH. kansas
and Texas seconds. and Erie seconds advanced 4, 10
yoi; Stock market opened steady in early dealings.
General list advanced to 5. Quincy, grangsrs and
coal stocks Union Central Pacific leading the I'm
provemeDt. during the afternoon speculation
tnued gcner lily strong, but in final dealings a
ton Of To took place.
Transactions, O0o,UOJ sharer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-12-10
STATE OF MAINE.

KENNEBEC, ss Board of County issoners,
August session. 1850. held by adjournment on
Dec. Z, 1880.
On the foregoing Petition. satisfactory evidence
having been received that the Petitioners are re.
sponsible and ought to be heard touching the matter
set forth in said Petition, II is Ordered that thirty
days previous notice be given, that the County Com
mis.ODers will meet ut Goiders Hall, in Belgrade
on Wednesday, the 18th day of January next,
next at 10 O'Clock A. M and thence proct ed to view
the route mentioned in said Petition, and immed
lately afterwards hear the parties and their Witnesses
and then take such further measures the premises
may be adjudged proper Said notice to be given
by serving atested copies of said Petition and hi.
order theron upon the Clerk Of the town of Rome,
and by posting up such copies in three public places
in said town, and by publishing the same in the
kennebec Journal public newspaper printed in said
County that all persons and corporate interested
may attend and be heard fthey think proper
Attest - WIN. NJ. STRATTON, Clerk.
true copy of the Petition and order OF court
thereon.
Attest - WIN. NJ, STRATTON. Clerk.
fdecl0&w2w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-12-10

The HAY MARKEr.-On the first day of
this month, says the Maine Farmer, eastern
hay of the best quality was worth in Boston
market s23 and so4 per ton; this is higher
than it has been at the same date since 1878.
On the first day Of December, 1873, 1t was
worth S25 and S26 per ton. LIST day OF De-
cember 1874, 500 and 500 1875, $50 and s2l;
1876. SIS and SO; 1877. sIs and sl9; 1873,
Sis and SIG 1879. SIS and Sl6,and this year
a. stated above S23 and s24. These prices
show that hay is worth s. ton more than
ono year ago, in the Boston market. The
rise is owing in part to the fact that from
MANY points in Canada, New Brunswick ana
Maine. hay can be shipped to New York city
with A very slight additional freight over the
cost Of shipping to Boston, and the price OF
hay in New York is always several shaoes
better than in Boston. In many sections OF
the country notably central New York anu
~. Middle States, and a portion OF New
ENGLAND. owing to the severe drought, the
crop was light. Many old dealers assert
that whenever hay reaches livery high ngure
earIv in the season it is sure to nave ue'
cline bv February, by reason of the market
h.;no overstocked. Immense quantities OF
hay are being sent from Maine to Boston anu
Now York. the high prices making our far"-
ora economic in their use OF H. ieeui"s
themselves more grain, keeping less 1--we
stock and shipping larger quantities. AL
who have to buy to sell should carefully eA,
anime the questions in all its bearings ano
each farmer for himself decide as 10 rne"
in his judgment is the best time to sell. .ns
prices now are high. They may oe nlk"e'
in February and they may be much lower
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-12-10

UNITY CLUB.-This literary organization
met at Major j. ID. Myrick $, on Winthrop
street, Wednesday evening. There was full
attendance. The time was devoted to con-
sideration of Hawthorne and his works.
John W. Fogler, Esq, read nicely written
review of the life of the novelist. After the
essay came selections from the pages OF this
charming necromancer of fiction, who could
conjure up with his magic pen. visions more
wierdly beautiful. stories told in style
purer and more classic, than any other writer
of his generation. The occasion was re n
dered doubly interesting by the fact that IN
the company was well-known Augusta lady,
who was formerly intimately acquainted with
the wizard of Salem and Concord, and who
figures as the heroine Of one of his earlier
stories. In the first volume Of "Twice Told
Tales" is . sketch entitled, ''Little Annie's
Ramble" The lady read this aloud in
pleasing manner. She is the Little Annie
of the tale, and was mere child at the time
il was written, and quite pet of Hawthorne
The next meeting of the Club occurs one week
from Monday night, at Mrs. Lally's, on State
street. Authors to be discussed: ''Longfel-
low and Holmes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-12-10

Hardly day passes without , l;cno- -
~ ~ tne police. Four barrels Of the nm.
,r".ai have been seized from the train.
'"esuay' oticer Tyler captured FIVE Gal.
..' Dcputy Marshal Breen scooped in ten
gallons of rum and ten of vh;.tev from ~.
.s", S" ~, mouse few hours later. City Mar
s"a', White and aids visited Guppy and Kin.-
ma" : store, Thursday. and found a small,
quantity Of gin. ''''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-12-10
Dif0.

In Mt Vernon, Dec. 8. Frances A., aged "a yesrs'
wife of Ouintin L. smith, Esq, representative elect
In Fairfield, Dec 4, of small pox Frank Linscot''
aged 90 years.
la Skowheksn. Dec. 2. Clarrissa: wife OF BENJAMIN
Herrin aged O. years, month and Y days
In Portland Dec. s, Mrs. AdeIine j.. wife OF Chas.
i. Roston. Dec j, Miss Annie B. Torrey. daughter
If Mary j. and the late Capt. Joseph H. Torrey OF
H,fh. srrd 10 years, moaths and days
In Wsltham, Mass, Dec. 8. Samuel Flint, formerly
of Freedom, aged So years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-12-10

BY order of the p. o. Department, all the
postmasters in the United States counted all
the pieces of mail matter of the various
classes from their offices during the first sew
en- days in December. Postmaster Hamlin
furnishes us with the following count of the
matter which went out of the Augusta post
Office during that time: Total number of
pieces of mall matter of all kinds, 5s7 $40
pieces
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-12-10
CALIFORNIA.
Trouble with a Mexicaa lsuabos

SAN FRAScisco. December 3. The sheriff
and party have returned from visit to the
Mexican gunbcat Democratic. The captain
Of the latter refused to surrender to the sher-
III. retired to state room, and marine was
stationed =, the door, who, on the sherifirs at
tamptinS TO enter, threatened TO run him
through with a hayoaet. The Democratic
had steam mp ready to leave. II is not vet
known whether her departure will be permit
ted. The United States covcttes Pensacola
and Alaska are anchored outside of the Dem
ocrata, and boat from the former boarded
the gunbos, just after the sheriff withdrew.
but the nature of the conference is unknown
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-12-10
MASSACHUSETTS,.
Suicide.

Suicide.
NEW BEDFORD. December 3. Lizzie l..
Folger, insane, drowned herself this morning
New Mill at Fall River.
FALL RIVER, December .. A special
meeting of stockholders OF the Border City
mills to-day voted to increase the capital
stock from $500, 900 to 5000, 900, and equip a
new mill with machinery at a cost of $500. :
600. This will make an increase Of $1,000
spindles and S04 wide looms.
Arrested for Passing Counterfeit Money.
BosroN. December 9. John Smith, alias
Thomas McGrath, alias William Buntlett,
who was arrested in Fall River, Monday
night, for passing counterfeit trade dollars on
several parties, was arraigned before Com
missioner Hallett, on complaint alleging the
passing of spurious coins on a number of
people at Fall River A good many wit
nesses were examined, and Smith. who dis
PLAYED considerable shrewdness in cross
examination, was held in $1,000 for the
grand jury of the district court. which is now
in session.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-12-10
FOREIGN NEWS.
Irish Revolution.

DusiiS, December .. An old man named
Arthur kavanagh, in feeble health. was evic.
ted from a cabin on the property of Earl Fits
William. and died while being carried from
the house.
Al Cork assizes the grand jury found true
bills against Healcy and Walsh, for in,im-
idating farmer.
A coroners jury returned a verdict OF
wilful murder against Graham, who shot the
bailiff near Cookstown.
F1osging Abolished In British Navy.
LONDON, December 2. The British ad-
miralty decided TO abolish fogging In tho
navy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-12-10

We are requested TO give notice that there
will be meeting of the members of the
Kennebec bar this evening at half-past seven
o'clock, at the Court House, for the purpose
of making arrangements for bar supper.
all members of the bar are requested to be
present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-12-10

Nelson's Aggregation of Talent and Com
bination of Musical Dillettantes, went up to
Readfeld yesterday on horse sled and gave
show in that town. It is said that the
troupe is meeting with fine success. Ger
taiply they deserve il.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-12-10
CAN ADA.
Arrival Of Wrecked Crews.

Gasrs, Quebec, December .. Schooner
Wasp has arrived from Anticosti, with the
crews of the wrecked barquc Bristolon and
brig Pamlico.
Attempt to Capture an Americas
Fugitive.
MONTREAL, December y. An attempt WAS
made 10 capture A. i. Brand, an American
fugitive, who is stopping at Hcmmingford, in
this province, and to take him over the line.
Three men forcib!y put him in sleigh, and
started for New York State, but the prisoner
ESCAPED
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-12-10
FIRES.


SrRINefIEIp, Mass. December 3. The
most disastrous Ere in this city for long
time occurred this morning in the large block
owned by the Wasson Manufacturing Com
psny, which furnishes steam power to = large
number of manufactures. Loss 500. 200.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-12-10

The Congregationalists are famous for
their church dramatic diversions. Tuesday
evening they are to have an entertainment in
Meonian Hall by the yonng folks in aid of
the vestry fund. We always enjoy these &C.
casions, and we trust that our friends will
receive the encouragement their efforts de-
serve
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-12-10

Mr.. Isaac Carr of East Winthrop shipped
al barrels of apples from Augusta to Bos-
ton, yesterday. This is the third carload he
has sent away thus tar this season. He Is
doing an extensive genealogical business,
buying apples Of the farmers throughout
western Kennebec, Androscoggin and Som
erset
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-12-10

"epa'rs on the Hallowell Academy build
,"s nave been completed a. cost Of 80 sas !.
~. All the inside arrangements have hoe,
thoroughly remodeled, the foundations per.
"anenfiy repaired, and the grounds graveled
~ mat now the structure and surroundings
are L. perfect condition, and will not reouire
further expenditures for many wear. Th;.
building is for the use of the English High
school; so that now the name of Academy
building may properly be changed to meet
the new condition Of circumstances,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-12-10

special meeting of the Board of Trus-
tees of Colby University will be held in Port
land, on Friday, Dec. II, to consider what
action the board will take by reason of the
continued i'll health of the President, Rev.
II. E. Robins, and what provision shall be
made for instruction in the department Of
history.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-12-10

Those persons interested in the formation
Of literary club by the young folks of the
Universalist society, are requested to meet at
the residence Of Rev. Mr.. Whitney, this even
ing at $50 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-12-10
WEATHER REPORT.

Indications for the Next ~ Hour.
War Dept. Office Caief Signal Officer, I
Washington. ID. c., December l0.--l =. m.
For the New England and Middle Ststes,
higher barometer; cooler; north TO wcst
winds; partly cloudy weather and possibly
occasional snow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-12-10
NEW YOR X.


Sherman spent yesterday in Wall street and
at the custom house, and left in the evening
for Washington.
Temperance Congress.
At the session Of the temperance congress
last night. Postmaster James presided and
Gov. st. John gave an account of the suffer
ing of negro refugees, whose exodus from the
South into Kansas caused so much alarm last
wear He had been asked to forbid their
landing, hut refused, and about 4 200 came
into the State and were now self-snpporting.
He referred to Gen. Grant az THAT silent old
hero" and said that had he been at the head
of government the causes which led to the
exodus would have been promptly met and
remetied. He alluded to the fact that Kansas
had added a prohibition clause to its consti-
tuition.
Panama Canal.
Private advices from Paris. received by
the American committee Of the Panama
canal, are to the effect that the Issue is a
complete success, subscriptions exceeding
the total amount offered. Ii il authoritively
reported that whenever the Craftsmanship of
the company is offered to Secretary Thomp-
son of the navy he will accept.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-12-10

Step into C. H. Nason's and get an over.
Goa. cheap Home Farm.
Hold on, brother Boardman. A fellow got
into bad scrape last week trying to get an
evercoat cheap there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-12-10

DR.. Bolan believes in going South this
cold weather, and has moved his Office on
State street one door nearer Guppy & Kins-
mans drug store. He now occupies the Office
recently vacated by DR.. Brickett.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-12-10

The funeral of Mrs. Nancy E. Stafford will
he held at her late residence on Laurel street.
rr;day. at 9 o'clock, A. NJ.