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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-17
New York COllectOrship.

WASHINGTON, Nav Is. 1t is now expected
that the nomination of Mr.. Robertson will be
reached in the Senate on Tuesday, or at the
latest on Wednesday, and if not reported
from the committee on commerce, it will be
taken out of the hands of the committee and
brought before the Senate without recommen-
datiOn. How long debate there will be
cannot now be predicted with any accuracy.
Some Senators think it may be voted upon as
soon as it comes before the Senate, others
anticipate that Mr.. Conkling will exercise his
privilege of putting it over a day and will
then make a long speech. 1t is doubtful
whether any who support confirmation will do
anything to prolong the debate probably not
Some journals, whose accounts of what has
taken place hitherto would seem to have been
inspired by Mr.. Conklings friends, have re-.
ported that he proposes to surrender as grace
fully rs he can to the inevitable and make no
more trouble but this is not his way usually.
and therefore the friends of Mr. Robertson
do not quite credit these reports. If Mr..
Conkling should attempt any attack on the
administration of the character of the
New York Herald articles, he will
be ready with defence, and he will be likely
to learn what gentleman think of that sort of
thing. If the Robertson matter is disposed
of on Tuesday or Wednesday an adjourn
of the week. The President has large num-
Der of nominations to be sent in, but it is
not believed that the senators will be in humor
to make serious opposition to any. The ONLY
contest now foreseen, besides that over Mr..
Robertson, is in the case of w. f. Chandler.
which may be long, but the opinion is that the
result is out of doubt and he will be rejected.
Strange as it may appear in view of Conk-
llng's relations to the principal supporters of
Chandler, and in view, also, of Don Cam
eron's opposition tc him, it is understood that
Conkling favors his confirmation 1t is re-
ported, and in such way that it need not
be doubted, that in the last republican
caucus Senator Edmunds announced
his purpose to resign the chairman.
ship of the judiciary committee, one reason
assigned, being that he found himself alone
OF the republicans opposed to Chambers con-
hrmation. and his vote with that of all the
democrats would turn the scale against him.
Tic suggested that it would perhaps be better
IN the interest of harmony to have some other
Senator take his place. The protests on all sides
against any such step on his part were so
instant and commanding that he ceased to
press the matter. He has gone home. and il
Is hoped and believed that nothing more will
be heard of this matter. Mr. Edmunds
has taken a conspicuous part in the debate
over Mr.. Matthews confirmation. and WAS
yerv much exhausted by his labors in his
lnnrm state of health. His re-
flrement from the Judiciary committee is a
thing no member from the Senate would
willingly consent to.
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DOWN AND OUT!
Lord Roscoe Conkling Resigns
His Seat in the Senate.
His Satellite, Plat, Follows
His Example.
Great Excitement IN the
Senate.
vlSll nnNn0coo- EvT0A OK >Co0M
DOWN AND OUT
xlyIl CONGRESS EXTRA SESSION

SENATE.
WASHINGTON, May II.
The Vice President laid the following COM
munication before the Senate:
WASHINGTON, May Is, 1881.
To c. A. Arthur, President of the Senate:
Sir-Will You please announce to the Sen
ate that nv resignation as senator of the
United States from New York. has been
forwarded TO the governor of the State:
have the honor to be with great respect, your
obedient servant,
RoscoE CoNkLING.
This communication was received with
great sensation. which was heightened when
the Vice President. aid the following
SENATE CHAMBER, May l6, 81.
To {. A. Arther, President OF the Senate.
Sir-I have forwarded to the governor of
the state of New York, my resignation as
senator of the United States from that state.
Will you please announce the fact to the SEN
ate. With great respect your obedient
servant. +. c. PLATT.
A hum of assessment followed the read
ing of the communication, and Mr.. Hill of
Georgia, suggested soto vOce that this would
be good time to elect officers of the Senate.
Mr.. Burnside. chairman of the committee
on foreign relations, reported back favorably
from that committee, resolution, declaring
the consent of the United States government
to be in condition precedent to the con-
struction of ship canals or other ways for the
transportation of sea going vessels across the
isthmus, and also rules and regulations I'M
der which other nations shall participate in
the use of such canals and other ways.
Mr.. Burnside gave notice that he would
call it up tomorrow.
Mr.. Dawes moved an executive session.
Mr.. COckrell-I thought you wanted to
consider the other resolution.
Mr.. Dawes-I had no idea but the Senator
would like to go on with it. 1t is in accord
ance with the disposition which he has shown
from the beginning.
Mr.. Hill of Ga.-The Senator said the
republic would be subverted if the resolution
was not acted upon.
Mr.. Dawes-But the Senator would never
be convinced until he happened to have a
majority.
Mr.. Hill-Oh, we won't insist upon having
it considered.
Mr. Dawes-An accident is an eye opener
to the Senator.
Mr. Hill turned around and suggested to
Mr.. Davis of ILL.,, that there was nothing to
prevent the Senate from adjourning this
week, sine die.
The Senate at l2: so went into executive
session.
When the doors were re-opened, the Sem
ate adjourned until tomorrow.
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WASHINGTON.
Republican Senators in Caucus.

WASHINGTON. May l6. Soon after the
adjournment of the Senate this afternoon,
the republican Senators went into caucus
for the purpose, it is understood, of deter
mining what course shall be pursued in
regard to action on the Robertson case, and
other contested nominations, and also to con-
slider the subject of adjournment. 1t is gen.
orally believed that the nomination of Rob-
ertson will be brought before the Senate for
final action within the next few days.
The Senate will adjourn sine die towards
the close of the week.
Neither Senator Conkling or Plat were at
the caucus to-day, and in the absence of any
authoritative explanation from the motives and
the meaning of their designations are left
subject to more speculation and conjecture.
The Senate in executive session confirmed
seven nominations, including Richard A.
Elmer of New York. to be I'd assistant Post
master; Geo. b. Sawyer, Collector of Gus
toms at Wiscassett, Me.
Appointment Of stanley Matthews.
No motion having been entered at to-day's
executive session for reconsideration of
the vote by which Cat the second preceding
SESSION. Stanley Matthews was confirmed as
Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. his
confirmation stands fixed. The President
has this afternoon been notified accordingly
Supreme Court Nominations.
All sorts of rumors are aloat regarding
other nominations which are to follow, Vice
President Arthur, Attorney General McVeagh
and Postmaster General James being among
those mentioned in this connection. There
is, however, no apparent foundation for the
reports.
Secretary Window was called to the exec
utive mansion shortly after one, and has
been there ever since. President Garfield
was appraised Of the contemplated resigna-
ton of Conkling and Platt this morning
The object of the resigations of Conk-
ling and Plat is undoubtedly to pose as mar
tvs. and at the same time to secure an en-
dorsement of their course by the New York
Legislature, which is now in session, and
which is confidently counted on as sure to re-
elect Conkling and Plat. The election can
not take place until week from Tuesday,
Possibly. Conkling supposed this course
might induce the republicans to postpone the
confirmation of Robertson to December
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STATE OF MAINE,

LNRANkLIN SIS. Court of County Commits sopers
i, April Term, A. ID. ISL.
on the foregoing petition, satisfactory evidence
having been received that the petitioners are respon
sble and that an inquiry into the merits is expedient
and that they ouph, to be heard touching the matter
set forth in raid petition, it is Ordered that the
County Commissioners of Somerset County be re-
quested 70 meet the County Commissioners Of Frank
lin County at Nead's Hotel at kingfieId in the
County of Franklin, on Tuesday, the fourteenth ,ay
OF June A. ID. 1851 at 10 O'Clock In the forenoon and
That the petitioners give notice to all persons inter
ested by causing attesed copies of laid petion and
this ord r of Court thereon to be served upnn the
the Chairman of the County Commis s. toner's for the
county OF Somerset, and upon the Town Clerks of
the towns of kingfield Ere man and Strong in the
County, OF Franklin, and New Portland in the County
OF somerset and by posting up copies of the same In
three public places in each of said towns King
field, Fireman. Strong and New Portland and by
kennebec Journal 9TH" State paper). a newspaper
published at Augusta in the County of Kennebec
ana the somerset Reporter. a new -paper pubI shed
at Skowhegan in the County of Somerset aud in The
harrington Chronicle. a newspaper published 1T
Pennington in the County of Franklin the first of
SAID publications and each of the other notices 10 be
at least thirty days before the TIM of said meeting
At which time and place the Commits ion rs will pro
ceed TO view the route set forth in said petition and
other routes and roads connected Herewith aud
Ater such view they will give hearing TO the parties
ana tne'r Witnesses at .aid place appointed or at
place IN the vicntv. when and where all parties and
corporations interested may appear and show cause
y any 'ney nave, why the prayer Of said petitioners
Attest; d. u. CHANDLER, Clerk.
thereon. 1919 'e' VI NVui'
Attest; III. CHANDLER, Clerk.
3wi9
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WATERVILLE.

Soft drinks of all kinds for sale here, is
the sign in an uptown saloon. Just what
.'soft drink" may be is not specified.
The wretched condition of the sidewalks
about town and especially on College street,
will, it is hoped, be remedied before an ac-
cideut to some pedestrian brings up the
matter in a more unpleasant form.
Mr. Potter. with Cartoons Photopara-
petetigraph Cor words to that effect has been
making stereoscopic views of buildings about
town. during the past week.
Among the evidences of enterprise in Wat
erville is the arrangement that has been
made by the New England Gas Co. They
have secured the stock Of the Waterville
Gaslight Co. and will proceed at once to bust
ness. The agent of the company. Mr.. Della.
field, is already negotiating fora site for the
works.
Page Bros. are about to leave their store
on Main street to give place to the new
hotel. They intend to occupy the Simonds
buildings on Common street, which will be
completely renovated.
The White Stars of Waterville, and the
Colby nine played Saturday afternoon in the
Colby grounds. Score-White Stars, 6 :;
Colbys, II.
There was grand rush at Mr.. Veazie's
elegant store to-day.
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CoyKLlNG AND PLATT.
Comment. On Their Resignation.

New York. Nav Is. In relation to the
resignation of Messrs. Conkling and rlaff the
following expressions Of the opinions OF
leading citizens are printed
Collector Merritt was so surprised that he
could express no opinion.
Thurlow Weed expressed great surprise,
and thought that the action of the senators
had not improved matters.
John Kelly said that the resignation OF
Conkling will show conclusively his strength
in the party do not believe that his or
Platt's resignation will be accepted.
A most extraordinary thing said ex-Gov-
ernor Morgon. He could not account for 1t,
but thought that the resignation would be
Withdrawn.
Congressman Einstien thought that Gov.
ConneIl would not accept Conkling's resig-
nation, butt in want of his excellency doing
so. the legislature would re-elect him.
James H. Choate was glad to hear of their
resignation. and said that it was the best news
he had heard for years.
VIM. E. Dodge thought that the general
feeling among the people in this state will be
one of gratitude.
b. B. Sherman, President ofthe Machants'
Bank. did not think the designations would
cause any serious detrimental TO New York or
the country He said. am much surprised
at what has taken place, though l thought
there would be trouble when the President
selected Blaine as one of his advisers. For
eigners now don't think much OF republican
form of government, and if we go on cutting
up in this way they will have less confidence
in il than ever.
The Teleg-am's Washington dispatch SAYS :
When the announcement was made to Gar
field he was seized with establishment and
- Lnl. - ff..Y hon
ing verefication of the news he dispatched
a messenger to the state department and re-
quested the presence Of Blaine at the White
House. Blaine went at once.
WASHINGTON, Moy 10. A special to the
Brooklyn Eagle says: Hawley and other
administration senators say this is an appeal
to the New York legislature upon the ques-
ton whether it bosses against the administra-
ton.
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april9!3m

TTNO the Hon Court of County Com" ssioners
L within and for the Counties of Franklin and
Somerset. The subscribers respectfully represent
that. whereas a county road lea ing from
kingfied to Strong through the town of Freeman,
shortening the distance and avoiding the hills,
was pettioned for and the route viewed by the
Franklin Coun Commissioners without any
fl al ACT ion being taken thereon, and whereas The
burden on them to make snch road, and where
a if il l. considered eNpedient by Hon. Court
to locate such road. the laid ihhab tants believe
more feasible route exists. The distance short
shorter better avoiding hills, less exposed to cold
nOrtherly and W. siery winds and drifting. block ing
SHOWS, and accommodating a portion of the people
OF Ere eman to easier road to the villages of King
field and West New Portland well as to the Rail-
road at Str ng Village Therefore, the subscribers
in definite manner respectfully represent that
Local ion of highv ay commencing at point near
kingtipd village in said County of Franklin the
road leadinp from said village to West New Portland
Village or at point on the road leading from said
New Portland road over Freeman Ridge thence
SOuthwesterly by the best route the north and
west line of the town of New Portland in said County
of Somerset to point near the dwelling house of Ira
5. + Winter in the town OF Freeman in said county
Southerly IRON Israel X. BAYS dwelling house on
the road leading from there futile Corner. thence
TO some point on the road leading from II. T. Durtlls
dwelling house TO freeman Town House, with such
alteratl ons, changes of grade, locations and dis
eOntinuances in the existing roads that intersec.
with said new road in the towns of kingfitd, New
Portland and Freeman As may seem best And also
alterations changes OF grade. local ions and dis
continuances in the road leading from said Town
House by point at or near uff corner the Salem
valley road to the Strong railroad station and that
such locations and alte, atoms would be q great
public improvement. Your petitioners therefore
pray for the locations and alterations aforesaid.
ISRAEL h. BRAY, and lol Others
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Saco River Rising Rapidly.

BlppEFoEp, Me-, May l6. The Saco riv
er which has been quite high for the past
week, is rising rapidly in consequence of the
rains yesterday and last night. At Bar Mills,
portion of = furniture factory in process of
erection, and part of bridge across the
river were carried away. From six o'clock
this morning up to noon the river at this
place has risen four inches. 1t is still rain
ing in torrents, and q big freshet is feared.
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Chicago Produce Market.

CHICAGO May 10.
FLOUR steady and unchanged.
WHEAr-higher; No. Chicago spring. vi ca na n
/ Oh; June at oas al 0ss; July at 99i; Aug. w.
No . red winter G14al 0s
CORN active firm and higher at fl 94li and cash
Ala bid: al for June: 42ifor July. o.,
OATS active; 31s for c'-sh; 31t Tor May 90
bid for June; 36i for July.
kYE-dull: 9sal o..
BARLEY-dulI; at IS to 90.
PoRK-at 10 90 fer cash and - 81 goo i'r june
l6 Is far July. ,,.
iARD-at 10 20 for cash and June; 10 5el for July
10 53 for Aug. 90.
BULK MEAT-Shoulders, 10; Short rio' %
Short clear. ; 80.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-17

The Board Of Managers Of the American
Agricultural Association held an ad-
journed meeting at the st. Denis Hotel in
New York city on Wednesday last, at
which a report was read from special
committee appointed at previous meet
ing to consider the subject Of holding a
National Agricultural Fair some time dur
ing the present year. TWAS recommend
cd that such Fair should be held st
some place near New York in October
next. at which every State in the Unios
should be invited to participate. and the
matter was placed in the hands of the reg
alar Committee on Exhibitions, of which
Nr. Frederick Smyth OF New Hampshire
Il Chairman-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-17

Senator Conkling's Resignation
The resignation of Senators Conkling
and Plat. leaving the State of New York
without any representation in the Senate
of the United States, is the last sensational
move on the board at Washington. This
is caused Of course by the fact that Conk-
ling cannot be permitted to usurp the
power of the President and nominate and
appoint the Collector of New York. The
Senator from New York will not find
many to sympathize with him in the course
he has pursued. fine seeks to wear the
crown of martyrdem he ought to have
chosen some other way than the puerile
and ignoble one which he has selected.
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Messengers Notice.
OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF OF KENSEBc COUNTY.
STATE OF MAINE


STATE OF MAINE.
AENNEBEC S., April Goth, A. d. 1881
INHlS is to give notice, that on the 25th day
4 OF April, A. ID. 1851, a warrant in insolyencv
was issued out of the Court of Insolvency for said
county of kennebec, against the estate of
sld Leonard i. Jones and Charles H. Blair indi
yidually and as co-partners under the firm name Of
Jones and Blair, doing business at Augusta in said
county OF kennebec, adjudged to b. Insolyent debt
ors, on petition OF said Charles II. Blair. one IF
me members OF the firm of Jones and Blair
wmcn petition WAS filed on the 1ltb dav
u Aprii, A. d. lssl, TO which last named
oale interest on claims is 20 be computed that the
payment OF any debts a d tie delivery and trans.
lsr 81 any property belonging to said debtors to them
~ .or tner use and the delivery and transfer of any
prroPeny by them are forbidden BY law that a meeting
VI tne creditors Of said debtors prove their debts
anu choose one or more asignees of their estate viii
y hea :, Court Of Insolvency, be holden at the
1T lopste tCourf Room, in said Augusta, on the
~ osy 81 May, A. u. 1851, at Z O'Clock in Ire
1iven under my hand the date first above written.
GEO. Il. STEVENS, Sheriff
~ As"ssDec. 1sw2w
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Mrs. Gar6eld's condition tonight is some
what changed for the worse. Her fever in
creased curing the day, accompanied by in
creased delirum. Her condition tonight is
such - to cause great anxiety.
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SEA SIDE COTTAGE
FOR SALE.

The substantial, comrodious, and charmInsy
located two-stOried cottage at Ocean Point. 49,
as MiLLSOKETT LODGE, il offered for -ale ~ Ia
bargain. The cottage is 20x30 feet, surrounoeu ok
broad, covered piazza: has an ell attached TOT aS;ch
room, and contains eleven rooms, some OIL VIZ ,.ss
are sufficiently large to admit Of division; al
cemented ci-tern. ith filter, is' close at hanu n
connects with pump at THE door. The cottage =
we'll furnished, AMI is convenient fot private ist'
lies or for boarding h0use.
For further particulars, Inquire OF ,p,pn.
L. W. STARblhu.
At starbird's Photograph Rooms. Augusta. ~ t.s
May 9Th, 1851. J"
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New York 0onev Market
Hnenfn0 Report.

NEW YORK, May 10.
Money fairly easy at sai on call and closed .. saa
So for long and 80 for short. Governments Strong
SsI lower. State bonds light demand. hail,
road bonds strong and active. Stock market openeu
firm.
Transactions. 500. ao6 shares.
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Special Weather Bulletin,

The storm which was central in the Mid
die Atlantic coast on Monday morning has
moved eastward causing fresh and brisk
northeast winds and threatening weather and
rain in New England, New York and Penn
sylvania The temperature is below the mean
for the month in the northern portion of the
Gulf States, and thence northwest and north
eastward to the lake region and New England
Indications of cool and fair weather will con
tinue during Tuesday and Wednesday in the
northern portions of the Middle and South
Atlantic States, and cool and fair weather
will prevail in the New England States Wed
nesday.
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Hoods S0rsOpO2'iIIN

hit the nail on the head and restored her to health
Among the agonies experienced by the dyspeptc. are
distress before after eating loss of appetite rregu
iarity of the bowels. wind or gas and pain In the
stomach, heartburn. sour stomach, &C., causing
mental depression rritability and sleeples-
ness If YOU are discouraged be of good cheer
Hoods Sarsaparilla- 1t cured hundreds 1t viii
cure You if yon give 1T a fair chance.
MEssRs. C. l. HOOP & Co.
Gentlcmen-i was persuaded to try Hoods Sarsa-
parilla for lay wife, who has been troubled with IN.
digestion and debility for several years which nag
taken the first bottle her health commenced to I'M
prove. She is taking the fourth bottle and her
health has steadily and permanently improved, anu
firmly believe Hoods SarsaparilSis entitled T. The
credit. GEO. W. BOSWORTH Amherst, n. II.
81 az. SIX for SSC1. Sold nv Druggists.
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WEATHER REPORT.


War Dept, Office Chief Signal Officer, !
Washington d. c., May Ill m.
For the New England and Middle States
partly cloudy weather and areas of rain |;
northeast to easierly Winds no change in the
temperature; rising barometer.
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BY TELEG RAPn.

Press kilograms to the Daily
Kennebec Journal
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California Mining stocks.

SAN FRANCISCO. May l6.
The following are the closing official prices Of min