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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-03-24
NEW YORK.
General Grants Opinion Of an Extra
Session.
His Resignation as President Of Worlds
Fair Commission.

NEW YORK, March %. In an interview
with Herald reporter last night. Gen. Grant
said he hoped there would be no extra SEES
sion of Congress.
His position was. that while Congress might
be considering the funding bill, new legisla-
ton would be sure to creep in and members
would introduce special bills in which they
would be personally interested, and which
would be of no importance to the country.
Such legislation could be postponed until
next fall, when il would not be so certain 10
affect the business of the country. The new
Congress would be republican, but the oppo-
sition would be strong.
When Gen. Grant was informed that the
Senate finance committee had expressed an
opinion against the calling of an extra SEES
sion he was highly gratiied.
He thought we had the best banking system
in the world and he believed that the finai-
cial policy of the country should look forward
TO the perpetuation of the currency laws for
| a considerable time at least. He thought the
government should issue loan of 81 ,o00,-
600, 900 at 81 per cent. for an indefinite time
which would serve as a basis for our curren-
cy and be safe investment for banks, trust
funds. estates, etc. He was sure the
country could safely trust the administration
to carry on public affairs until the next reg
ular meeting of Congress.
He sent his resignation as the president of
the Worlds Fair Commission to the board
last night. He will travel in Mexico about
three months and will then return TO Long
Branch.
He thinks the fair should be postponed to
1884 or 1885.
At a meeting of the executive committee
of the Worlds Fair this afternoon the follow
ing letter was read:
New YORK CITY, March %.
Gentlemen--I have the honor very respect
fully to tender my resignation as President OF
the Worlds Fair Commission of 1888. | am
satisfied that to make the enterprise sue
cess it will require the undivided time of
whatsoever may hold the position of President.
1t will be impossible for me to devote any
time to the duties of the Office for a number
of months to come. and | expect to be so en-
gagged as to make it announcement to devote
much time even at a later date. Hoping that
your enterprise may meet with the greatest
success, am,
Very truly yours,
l.. s. GRANT.
Hon. Hugh J. Jewett will be invited to
accept the position.
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Art and Loan Exhibition.

The interior of the Congregational chapel
has been completely transformed within a
few days. Its venerable walls are gay with
pictures and brilliant concentrations: its
ceiling blooms with red white and blue
streamers; and large portion of the floor
is covered with tables and cases containing
rare and interesting curiosities and dainty
works of art. The art and loan exhibition
which opened on Monday, although made
ly heralded, is attracting scores ofpeople
The display Of articles is very creditable.
and is many times worth the small price of
admission. There are pictures by large
number of our most promising artists paint
ings on tiles and porcelain; portraits of revo-
lutionary dignitaries; elegantly wrought
faces, cloths, and tapestry collections of nat
uraI and artificial curiosities; old books; old
silver; precious sets of antique china; heir
looms handed down from generation to gen.
Grafton; and many other beautiful and valu-
able things generously contributed by friends
Of the society. We should strongly advise
cur readers to visi, the chapel. which is open
every day this week from . in the morning
until at night, and inspect the accumula-
ton of treasures inside.
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LATEST BY MAIL.
Of Indian

Il. d. Trowbridge. Commissioner of Indian
Affairs, has resigned.
Col. W. r. Stevens of Concord, n. H.,
editor of the Monitor. has been rendered the
position of Special Internal Revenue Agent.
He has the offer under advisemcnt.
Serioas charges are preferred against the
American Consul and confederate at Mat
anzas. who are accused of swindling tourists
out of considerable sums on the pretence that
they were enforcing the law.
At the session ofthe Boston School Board
held Tuesday evening, majority ofthe Com.
mit.ee on Salaries made report recommend
ing reduction OF abont j l-2 per cent. in the
salaries of teachers, making an aggregate re-
duction of about S62 200.
Rev. J. +. Brown endeavored to give an
anti Masonic lecture at Newmarket, n. H..
Tuesday night, but the audience was not in
sympathy with him and his associate. and
had il not been for the protection of prom
ineut Masons they would have been roughly
handled.
\ meeting was held in New York, Tuesday.
in the interests of the American Church
Building Fund Commission, which is endcav-
oring 10 raise one million dollars, the inter-
est of which is to be used in building new
Episcopal churches throughout the country.
The Washington correspondent OF the In
dianapolis Journal tclegraphed on Saturday
night that a gentleman who has considerable
to do with engineering the search for the au-
thor of the Morey letter had stated positively
that all the parties implicated in the affair
are known. and that as soon as the testimony
can be put in proper shape full exposure
will be made. lie also said that all the par
ties implicated would be prosecuted in the
courts.
The London Standard publishes what pur-
ports to be a forecast of the Irish Land Bill
There are two things 1t says, which may he
predicted of the forthcoming measure with
confidence--first, that, as it recognizes the
tenants right of continuous occupancy, it
will recognize also the landlords conditional
right to evict; secondly, that the most strin-
gent guarantees will be established against
an eviction, except when ii can be argued that
it is indispensable TO the right of contract,
and justifablc in the interests of the COM
munty. The limitations which the bill
places upon eviction will be SO precise and
explicit that there is little chance that they
will occasion much litigation. The bill will
institute strong Land Court, equipped with
full powers 10 determine all
disputes as to tenure, rent and
rights of sale. There will also be clauses
providing for the compulsory sale of estates
OF insolvent landlords; for assimilating the
machinery of the land commission to that of
the church commission, and thus facilitating
the purchase by occupiers OF the fee simple
of their holdings; for the reduction of ex-
penditure in all legal proceedings connected
with the sale and transfer of land; for the
reclamation of waste lands, and for the insti-
tuition of public works. The measure Is
broadly planned, and represents sincere
attempt to deal thoroughly with the Irish
land difficulty in all its phases.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-03-24
|xlyIl coNsRess EXTRA SESSION,
WASHINGTON. March %.
SENATE.

WAsHrSsroS March %.
SENATE.
Mr.. Voorhees, endeavored at the opening
to get up his resolution denouncing national
banks.
Mr. Ferry opposed the reception of the
resolution as opening a daor for the t'iscas-
sion of Legislative subjects.
Mr.. Morrill, of Vermont took the same
ground.
Mr.. Sherman hoped thar Mr.. Voorhees,
would be permitted TO speak To the poia, Of
order.
Mr.. Voorhees, then proceeded To argue tina,
the proposition was clearly in order. and
cited from preeedents TO show that special
executive session of the Senate any business
could be transacted which did not need the
corporation of the House of Representa-.
tives.
Mr.. Morrill, withdrew his point OF order
against ir. Voorhees, resolution, which was
laid over for one day under the rules.
Mr.. Dawes offered resolution for the
election of Senate officers, and naming the
candidates made by the republican caucus
yesterday. Laid over.
The Senate at l o'clock went into executive
session. and when the doors were re-opened
adjourned until tomorrow.
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Insufficient Appropriations.

The Secretary of the Treasury has issued
a circular stating that in consequence of in
sufficient appropriations by Congress there
is no fund available for fuel, lights and water
and other miscellaneous expenses of public
buildings beyond the 3lst inst.
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Fashion Point. for the Ladies'.

Buttercups are now worn for throat bou-
quets.. The newest cotton laces initiate the
princess. Linen in solid colors is among the
pretty summer materials. White Swiss
muslin will be in favor for young ladies this
summer Stockings with embroidery cross.
ing the instep are new and unbecoming.
Silk net with smooth edge like nuns yelling
is used for bonnet strings. The surtouts with
the caps cut away appear in some OF the
spring suits. The Spanish bonnet will be
worn this summer. as it has been for several
wears. The newest muslin collars are nearly
h:dden under plaitings of d'Aurillac. Satin
marveilleuse is preferred to either chip or
straw as material for spring bonnets. The
ginghams in very narrow stripes are TIC be
made up with cotton embroidery for collars
and cuffs. May velvet is the name OF
slammed wooden plush which is to be made
up into spring costumes. All the imported
costumes have skirts which cling closely
although heavily dsaped at the top. Long
curls are coming in fashion once more in
Paris. They are worn dropping over the
knot ut the back of the head.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-03-24
THE MAINE GENTRY
annual Meeting OF the stoekho,a.
the Road

In accordance with the call pub,;shea :,
the Journal and other papers IN. .,.o,,.,,
el' OF the Maine Central Railroad met in
Granite Hall yesterday forenoon. Hon
George f. B. Jackson Of Portland pres;a.,,
OF the corporation, called the meeting ~ n,
der. The printed reports Of the treasrrs- na
directors were accepted. 1t was moved and
seconded that the number of d;rec,o-s h.
nxed at the same number az last year-,h;.
teen. A committee was appointed to rece;x.
sort and count votes. who attended to their
duties and reported that 24,6l3 of the entire
oo'o3S votes were represented, and that the
following board of directors was unanimo,.,v
elected:
Abner Coburn, Skowhegan.
Darius Alden. Augusta.
Arthur Sewall, Bath.
William G. Davis, Portland.
Alfred +. Rockwell, Boston.
George s. Morrison, New York.
GEORGE p. King, Boston.
George f. B. Jackson, Portland.
William b. Bacon, Boston.
Willard P. Phillips, Salem
Elijah Is. Phillips, Boston.
stephen j. Young. Brunswick.
Horatio n. jose, Portland.
On motion Of Hon. W. P. Phillips of
Salem, the by. laws were so amended that
the annual meeting shall be held on the
third Wednesday of December in each year
at such hour AMI place as the directors NAV
determine. This change was recommended
by the directors in order that the financial
year of the Maine Central road may cores
pond with the financial year for which they
are required by Jaw to make reports to the
State Railroad Commissioners. AMI thus
make their years agree with those of the
railroads Of New England generally, which
end Sept Both.
There being no other business to transact
the meeting accordingly
Adjourned.
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
New York Money Market.
Erening Report.

NEW YORK, March u.
Money easy at 4a6 CALL and closed Mt 4a6.
Prime mercantile paper 4 &. Exchange weak
at sol for long and sll forshort. Governments
quiet and firm. state bonds in moderate demand
Railroad bonds fairly active but irregular. Stock
market Opened generally firm. and prices advanced
TO 4. the latter Delaware, Lacknwana and West
ern hut at the first board free selling movement
was developed and the improvement was quickly
lost The general market continued weak through.
out the entire day. There occasional slight
coveries, but the tendency decidedly downw ard,
and at the close a sharp pressure TO sell caused
serious failing of In prices. The decline from the
highest point Of the day ranged from TO 81. the
latter New Jersey Central; Delaware 4 LackawaBa
selling off af ~; Reading, ii; Delaware Hudson,
8: Pacific Mail, q: Union Pacific, a. The market
closed weak, and In most at the lowest figures
ri the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-03-24

AoanR AeA's Christian Assoea.Hs>.
Ane regular business meeting Of the Youre
mems Christian Association. was held in the
ONCE Of DIR. Roberts, Monday evening. March
q. 1t proved to be Of more interest than
any OF the previous meetings since the for
nation of the organization in this civ
The meeting was called to order bv the
President, Mr.. Frank II. BeaIe. and .f,sr
prayer by Prof. g. b. Files. followed bv
'ingine, the body at once proceeded to bust
ness. After the reading of the records of
.he previous evening by the Secretary pro
tenn, the President announced that a com.
munication had been received from Mr..
l.. Warren, regular Secretary, rendering his
resignation, owing to the fact that his bust
ness would necessarily keep him from many
OF the meetings. The resignation was ac-
copied. and committee appointed to nomi-
nate candidate to fill the vacancy. The
name OF Mr.. Chas. W. OrbetOn was reported.
who was elected by a unanimous vote.
Inc committee appointed to draft bylaws
reported the following. which were adopted :
~ Al elections to membership of the society
writing; and referred to the committee on member
IMP VINO shall report upon the same before the
n.t encceedDg monthly meeting.
Ar III. No person shall be elected to member
mp OF the society, who receives three or more neg
Art. Nv. In case of immortality in any member. of
the association, which shall be Communicated in
"Iing 10 the ohcers Of the society. they shall in
vestiRate 1t ard take su action Subject to CONFIRM
ntlon oy the association IS NAV be deemed exped-
lent, provided such member shall have the ouportu
nity to make his defence before the association.
Art. V. All persons. on becoming members. shall
De required to sign the constitution.
The following committees were appointed
and approved by the association:
Committee on Misslons-C. f. Town. Geo.
E. Gay, E. L. Warren, L. Dudley.
Visiting Committee-Edward Hartshorn,
F. w. Kinsman, Sr, Hiram Wilson.
Executive Committee-E. f. Davis, C. C.
Hunt. G. H. Harvey, o. S. Smiley, ]. E.
FOssett.
Lecture Committee-Revs. II. W. Tilden,
Samuel Upjohn. C. +. Penney, W. NJ Ster-
ling, and Howard Owen, Esq.
The matter of obtaining hall in which to
hold meetings was left with the executive
COMMITTEE. A vote of thanks was extended
to DR.. Roberts for the use of his rooms, and
other business Of minor importance transact
ed. Interesting remarks were made BY the
President, and the meeting closed with PRAYER
by Mr.. Town. The next meeting will be
held in the same place at $50 o'clock next
Tuesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-03-24

-,.na.a nv the Wind Of Canmo"
Cen. Henry Boynton of Augusta u :
Claim Agent, has recently secured penS,o.
Co.. Ward A. Knox. formerly of Co. ~ IS,
Moline Heavy Artillery, for almost 'o,-
madness. caused by cannon oa'i' :" Wy
h.,,le in front of Petersburg, passing ciose :"
ri. face. The shot did not touch the so'u'e.
IN, the .swiud" Of the shell affec'eu HIS
s;.,s,rouslv. On full investigation ines.
fac,. were fully proved, not only BY the , s.
,ronv of comrades who were there WIN
put "'so :. .,rceon Of his regiment, DIR. A.
Tue 49," -, who wa. on the field and gave
NJ A'"s ..;.,., attention to the case at the
bis pro..s ,.-orce. So severe was the
tinie u ~ - :, the soldiers eyes by the
injury '"'. ~. .bot that Government has
vino WIND, o. him s,s month pension. This Is
awaroeu ~. ...e and we doubt if there -
perallel instance in the fee0
sIoa department.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-03-24

To the Editors Of the Kennebee journal:
In the Journal of the 18th inst, appeared
letter from Chas. b. Fall. counsel for the
investigation of the Hospital, addressed to
f. l.. Pattangall, Chairman of the Commit
tee on Insane Hospital, which was interpre-
ted as abandoning the opinion which Mr..
Fall held on the investigation. / have re-
ceived a letter in which he says MY letter
to Mr.. Pattangall was only intended, as it
seems plainly to say, TO show proper appre-
citation of an unvarying personal courtesy
shown to lawyer who was stranger from
another State, and cheerfully say, with all
respect, that think we made~out strong
case against the management of the Hos
pital." 1t will be regarded as an act OF jus
tice to all concerned if you will publish this
statement.
Very respectfully,
NATH'L BUTLER.
Hallowell. Mar. 23, 1881.
No purer, safer, more Objectionable sum-
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Chicago Produce Market.

CHICAGO. March %.
FLOUR-steafiy and unchanged: Winter wheats,
ooa6 %; spring double extras, 50d5 Is; extras,
ti0a3 20. wHEAT-in fair demand but lower:
No 2 Chicago Spring. cssh. 0t1; April, / col )
May, 81 june, o6i; No do, ss; rejected,
50. ,DkN--ln fair demand and lower; cash, 10l !;
April. 80; MAY, 42l; June. 425. OATS-easief;
each, 3ll; April. 2si; May. 34l; June, 331. RYE
steady and unchanged at 90. BARLEY-steady
and unchanged at o.. PORK-unsettled and
lower; cash. Is 90 April. "A %; May. Is TO-; June.
u %. I.AkD-dull, weak and lower; cash, 10 Is;
April. 10 III; May, 10 40; June, 10 50. BULk
MEATs-irrerular; Shoulders. -; Short rib. 20;
Short clear, 65.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-03-24

Miss A. o. Getchell has disposed OF her
store and goods to Mrs. +. o. Plumer,;a
lady formerly well known in this city. Miss
Getchell wishes to extend her thanks to her
many friends and patrons Of the past, ard
trusts that they will continue their favors 10
her successor. We understand that the new
miner is at the head Of her profession, and
will receive a warm welcome from the ladies
OF Augusta and vicinity
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-03-24

The spring term of the Maine Wesleyan
Seminary opens with an unusually large
number of students. DIR. Torsey, much to
the qualification of the students, is in his old
place at the head of the school. and with his
improved health promises long to be power.
The musical department under the energetic
administration of Miss Pike, is prosperous,
having nearly doubled its numbers during
the wear.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-03-24

On Monday evening last, Mrs. Eliza Saw
age, widow of the late James Savage, was
surprised by gathering of her relatives, at
her home on Cony Street, to celebrate her
18th birthday. Her children, grandchildren
and great grand children, as far as possible.
visited her with birthday gifts, and affection
ate wishes. There were present twenty.
who included four generations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-03-24
FOR EIGN NEWS.
Debate on the Military Bill.

ATHENS. March -. The debate in the
Chamber was on the bill for the abolition of
exemption from service. Tricoupis stated
that both the government and opposition con-
sidered war inevitable. and are aware that its
numbers will be insufficient if Greece is I'M
supported. but it is impossible after the pub
LEGATION of the English blue book to doubt
that England will abide by the decision
taken at Berlin provided Greece remains
true to herself. The bill then passed third
rpadinv
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MARINE NEWS.
Shin jamestown Abandoned.

PORTLAND. Me-, March 2S. Steamship
Lake Champlain, reports the 18th, in latitude
"a, longitude Is, passed the American ship
jamestown, with rudder gone and abandoned.
SchOoners in Collision. Z.
New YORK, March 80. Schooner J. w.
Sawyer of Portland was in collision this
morning off Cornfield Light. in Long Island
Sound, with schooner Fife Kemp of Wellfeet.
The Sawyer lost mainmast. foremost. bow
spirit. had head gear carried away and upper
works stove in. She was towed into New
London.
New YORK. March %. Bark Arthur C..
Wade. of Portland. from Cardenas. arrived
to-day. She reports that on March Is fell in
with a schooner of Damariscotta from Mar
ASA for Wilmington. y. C., with gusno,
which was sinking. She took off Capt Bow
man and seven men. and brought them to
This mort
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LONDON, March ~. A Renter Bombay
dispatch says = messenger has arrived at
C&niahar with a letter from the Ameer for
distribution among sirdars and native chiefs
stating that he hae come to make arrange
nen,s with the British for the surrender of
Candahar. On hearing of this mission
Ayoob khans envoy left Candshar.
Foreign Notes.
In case of an accident to the Gar the
council Of regency has been appointed, of
which the Empress and Grand Dukes
Vladimir and Nicholas are members.
A bomb with lighted fuse attached was
placed outside the Royal theatre at Madrid,
Tuesday night. but was discovered by the
police before it could explode.
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LABOR TROUBLES.
The Strike at Fall River.

FALL RIVER, March 90. The strike at the
Americon Print Works is virtually ended.
Eight machines are running to-day and all
the old help, with few exceptions, have re-
turned to work at the old prices. No new
developments of the Chace Mills strike.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-03-24

The Howard Benevolent Society will meet
this afternoon, with Mrs. L. II. Titcomb,
State street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-03-24
WEATHER REPORT.

Indications for the Next "a Hours.
War Dept, Office Chief Signal Officer, /
Washington ID. c., March pa a. N. !
For the New England and Middle States
cloudy or partly cloudy weather; northwest
to southwest winds; higher barometer
stationary or higher temperature.
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GARDINER.


Tuesday evening Oakland Lodge OF
Good Templers rendered Mayor Ladd re-
ception at their hall. The meeting was large
and very interesting In response to an in
vitation quite number were present from the
lodges of West Gardiner, Hallowell and
Augusta. Mayor Ladd made very pleasant
speech and was followed by Messrs Berry,
Buffam and others. As was anticipated the
affair proved a success and apparently an ex-
cellent time was enjoyed by all. Refresh
ments, consisting Office cream and cake were
served. 1t was one of the most delightful
occasions ever enjoyed in the Lodge.
While driving through the street Mr.. Her
naldo Libby was thrown from his carriage
and the horse which became frightened ran
away, but was stopped at the lower end of
the street. Fortunately neither Mr.. Libby
nor his team sustained any injury.
Mr.. Dyer, engineer and contractor from
Fall River. hasearrived in town, having come
at the request of the committe appointed at
the cotton factory meeting, to make arrange
ments to have an engineer come and make a
report upon the most practicable site for a
cotton factory.
Mr.. z. II. Winslow is giving the front of
his store a coat of paint.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-03-24

The clog dancing at Baird's Famous Min
strels is executed by four skillful dancers
upon marble pedestals. one foot square, and
most picturesque terpsichorean performances
eyer Witnessed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-03-24

A committee of physicians. among whom
were Drs Cakes of Auburn and Levensaler of
Thomaston, have examined Jason Z. Serb
ner, the Augusta murderer, who is now in
State Prison, and have pronounced him in
sane. He is to be taken to the Insane Hos
ptal for treatment
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Accident I'm Fairfield.

Geo. A. Buck of Fairfield was struck by
belt in the Kennebec Framing Co.'S Mill,
Tuesday forenoon, and thrown from pile OF
lumber on to the bed of planer. Injuries
supposed to be fatal