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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-24

sress TO Can't E. GaTbriels0n, commandlng
The United States revenue steamer Dexter,
and the officers and men under him, and the
men Who mauned the Gay Head life ooat,
for their brave conducs in rescuing the sur
vivors Of the wreck of the steamer CITY OF
Columbus, and especially to Lieut. Rhodes
Who twice swan to the steamer and rescued
Passed.
The House adopted Q resolution enpovef-
ing the committee on accounts in conducting
the Investigation into the remov.l Of the em-
ployees AZ the close of last session to send for
persous and papers.
Mr.. Ellis Of La, from the committe on ap-
priations. reported q Joint resolution appro-
priating $50, 900 for the support Of destitute
Indians At the Grow agency, Fort Belknap,
and the Biackfoos agency in Montana
A resolution vas adopted directing the
committee on expenditures in the interior
department to investigate the Improvements
upon Hot Springs creek and ascertain
whether any Of the funds appropriated for
that purpose have been improperly expended
Mr.. Anderson Of Kansas offered . resolu-
ton, which was referred, requesting the q .
res.rv of the interior to inform the House
whether certain lands certified to the State of
Ksnsas TO aid in the construction of Q rail-
road TO connect with the Atchison, Topeka &
santa Fe railroad. had not been improperly
granted to the latter company and by whose
authority.
Mr.. Hewitt of New York offered Q resolu-
ton calling on the secretary of the treasury
for Information in regard to the trade be-
between the U nised States and Mexico and
to the traffic on the railroads connecting the
two countries referred.
Mr.. Burns of Missouri, from the commit
tee on appropriations, reported . bill to
supply the deficiencies in regard to the rebate
of the tax on tobacco and to pre- ide for the
expenses of the legislature of New Mexico
referred.
Mr.. Aiken of South Carolina, from the
committee on agriculture. reported q bill e.
tablishinp a department of agriculture; re-
ferred to the committee of the whole.
Mr.. Bingham of Pennsylyania, from the
committee on postofices and post roads, re-
ported a bill fixing the rate Of postage on
second class mail matter sent by . person
other than the publisher; placed on the cal.
en-, :.
House then went into committee on
tn te of the Union. The shipping bill
an 1t forfeitine lands granted to Missis-
sipp., Alabama, Louisiana, and Arkansas, to
aid in the construction of railroads, were
passed over for the present.
The committee took up the bill authoriz-
ing the postmaster general to issue . special
ten cent stamp, which, when attached to q
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-24
Mr.. BOutelle I'm tho House.
Poraer's Friends Mako Q Musta b o.
From the New York Times.l

The friends of Mr.. Fitx John Porter we're
annoyed Monday by the introduction in the
Housc by Mr.. Boutelle of Msine, of reso-
luton inquiring whether the graduating class
Of West Point had. Of late years, been asked
TO review the proceedings aud findings of the
court-mar,ial which mercifully dismissed that
gentleman from the army instead Of from the
world. No doubt there was Q speech in the
belly Of the resolution, but Mr.. Porter de-
clares that there IL nothing he so longs for a.
ample discussion. Mr.. Boutelle's resolution
related to what, if it really exist. 10 q scandal
and . wrong. The boys ~ho are graduated
from the Military Academy should be taught
60 respect courts- martial. and not to set up
their callow Judgment against such courts,
and Mr.. Porter's friends did him no good in
ohjectine to even . reference of the resolu-
ton.
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4zilp 9errntbtf 5ourrM.


RepuDficon Prospects Bslght.
The republican Congressional Commit
tee held meeting Monday evening and
organized by the election Of Senator
Hawley - chairman, and Edward Nc
Pherson - secretary. Most Of those pres
snt spoke of the condition Of a6ain in the
States they represented. and the reports
they made were of the most favorable
character. The prospects were declared
to BE- bright in every part Of the country
and the members said they had every rea-
son to believe that in the Forty-ninth Con-
gress the House Of Representatives would
Be brought back into the republican fold.
1t was only necessary. the speakers said,
to make the usual efforts in the various
Congressional districts 70 bring about this
result. The great change In the political
aspect Of Affairs during the last few
months was commented upon and rejoiced
over.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-24
The Murder Case.

Flynn, the victim Of the cutting ARRAY
on Franklin street, died an hour after the
affair. The brother John, who was arrested,
has been taken to Portland Jail to await the
action of the coroner's jury. The inquest
was held this aftereoon by Coroner Gould in
secret session. Six Witnesses were examined
and the proceeding adjourned until to-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-24
LEADvlLLE BANK


DExvKR, Col, Jan. %.
The First National Bank Of Leadville
closed il doors aftsr . heavy run yesterday
afternoon Preparation were being made for
disastroas run In the morning, bat at mid
night il vas made public, The bank would not
open this morning. To prevent attachments
the bank has asked for the appointment Of
receiver. IL i thesghs the deposits aggrs-
gase over 10000 The people are very
much excited The bank il guarded BY the
shssia. The president asd vice president Of
the bank left the city II daybrsak this morn
ine; destination unknown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-24
ANOTHER CUr-D0wN.
Announcement of . Reduction OF Wages
in the Cochec Mills.

Down, N. H., Jan. %.
Notices we're posted in the Cochec mills
TO-DAY announcing reduction OF wages aver
aging ten per cent, 10 commence Feo. +.
Considerable anxiety is caused among the
local merchants, tradesmen and operatives OF
the mills in this section. The operatives
number about 5000, composed OF American
and Irish. Their condition has always been
very good, and character superior to those
found in manufacturing centres generally.
There are very few boarding houses. Most
of the operatives live with their families OF
relatives Many cannot be convinced OF the
necessity of the cut down, and express the
hope that it will be restored at An early day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-24
Cumberland Conferesee Of CoDgrega.
tionsl Churches.

The Cumberland conference Of Congreea-
tional churches met with the State street
church this morning, Premise Loring
moderator. There was . fall attend
ance. The forenoon session was occu-
pied by discussions Of the following
subjects: The layman's part in
our conference" Relation between church
and Sabbath school" In the afternoon the
conference sermon was preached by Rev. r..
I. whidden Of Standish, followed by the
sacrament of the Lords supper and discus
sion Of Individual efforts of the salvation
Of the soul" In the evening there was .
praise service asd discussion Of the topic
christian fellowship"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-24
CORHAM.
Closing Exercises at the Western Nor.
NAL school.
GoRHAN, Jan. %.

GoRHAN, Jan. %.
The closing exercises Of the Western Nor
NAL School this morning consisted Of the ex-
animation of the graduating class in didactics
by State Superintendent Luce, the various
class parts, comforting the diplomas BY Gov.
Robbie and an address by Supt Luce. The
exercises throughout we're listened to with
much marked attention and we're very cred
table to both school and State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-24
HeagAs % Aanfally.


Boutelle, who had intended to prepare q
speech against the measure, was taken BY
surprise today, but he made . vigorous as
sault on the measure. He quoted with effect
some passages from the compendium of the
late Alex. H. Stevens for the use Of schools
These passages, he said, illustrated the re-
Variable effect that conciliatory measures
have had upon the Southern mind The
House was 10 no mood 10 commence any
sectional debate. and the rules allowed bat
IL minutes for speech. The Republicans
seemed r. be stamped. o. a. least thought
Tat The time TO repeal The test oath had come,
and the bill was passed without . ROLL call.
1oatelles who fought il mantully. could only
eeeure II votes q call the roll.
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A Sensible Man Would Use

Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and Lungs.
1t is caring more cases of Coughs, Colds,
Asthma, Bronchities. Group, and all Throa,
and Lung troubles than any other medicine.
The proprietor has authorized Bowditch,
Webster & Co., to refund yolr money if, af.
ter taking three-fourths of bottle, relief il
not obtained. Price so cents and 81. Sample
bottles free. septl7t&wlw
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An Exellent Repert.

Hon. Jos. G. Goodridge, of Brooklyn, N
T.. writes thus "Csnnot express myself in
sufficiently praiseworthy terms. Burdocl
Blood Bitters hive used for the past two
years keep my stomach in splendid TRIM"
jan22td&wlw2p
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-24

PORTLAND, Jan. q.
The annual meeting Of the Maine Press
Association vas held this evening 1t City
Hall. DIR. W. B. Lapham Of Augusta. pre-
siding. There vas . good attendance. The
following officers we're electsd:
President-John N. Adams Of Portland.
Vice Presidents-Hovard Owen Of Au-
gusta, 8. T. Pickard Of Portland, 7. T.
Simonton Of Camden
Secretary-Joseph Wood Of Bar Harbor.
Treasurer-J. A. Homan Of Augusta
Routine business vas transacted The
committee to prepare resolutions on the
death Of Rev. George w. Quinby, ID. D.,
Of Augusta and r. G. Parker Of Prssque
Isle, consisted Of Howard Oven. John N.
Adams and A. z. Chase. Twelve new MEM
bers we're elected. Adjourned until tomor-
row morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-24

War Dept Office of Chief Signal Officer, /
Washington, d. c., Jan. 24-l A. NJ.
For New England and Middle States,
increasing cloudiness with rain or snow ;
wind shifting to northerly; rising barometer,
preceded in the eastern portion by q slight
fall; generally colder weather. Cautionary
signals as Eastport.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-24

Open your eyes and not your mouth when
making up your mind what kind of cough
medicine you are going to take il you don't
wish to make opium est, RS of your wives and
children. Stop pouring down all kinds OF
cough remedies, and rse Jadwin's Pine Tar
Syrup. Sold BY Allen & Co., Augusta.
dec24t&w1m
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-24

The Good Die Young, was once an accept
ed poetic sentiment, but recent discoveries
show the author of it to be in error. The
good, for they are the wise, live to q good old
age, and use Jadwin's Tar Syrup whenever
troubled with Cold or Coughs. For sale by
Allen & Co., Augusta. dec24t&wlm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-24

SOUTHWEST HARBoR, Jan. IS.
The cutter Woodbury. on the night Of the
29d took the schooner Belle o'Neill Of Bath
from the dangerous Ice shore of Indian
Island to safe harbor,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-24
New York Stock Market.
Chicago Produce Market.

CHICAGO Jan. y.
fLOUR-dull.
WHEAT - higher; No. . Chicago Spring, soi A.;
Jan. 81.
CORN higher at 52l 6Sl.
OATs-loWer SCI.
RYK-Qulet; 81.
BARLKY-dull 90.
PORK At IS Is . Is El.
LARD -at6 IS q S7A.
BULK MRAT-Shoulders. 40; Short rib. Is;
Short clears 40.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-24

The violation of any of natures laws
brings its warning by the feeling Of discom.
fort. Exposure will induce colds, throat
diseases, consumption, etc, all Of which give
warning by troublesome cough. Use DIR.
Bulls Cough Syrup in time, and remove both
the cause and effect Of your discomfort.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-24
THE WRECK.

A Diver Gone to the Scene-Everythtng
Possible Done by Gay Head People
Two Men Arrested for Robbing
the Dead.
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showed ia-No Help for the weather
Prophet.

krxesros, Ont, Jan. IS.
The snow blockade prevented the sending
of provisions into the kinsstou timber dis
I c,r.s 1I - .on.saasp.s " N a wis ', ~
Bethlehem Of the iron company 10 showed in
at the Iron Mines. and the residents there
think he is Virgins the weather prophet and
refuse to shovel out path for him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-24
BY TELEaR
NAME DISPATCHES.


Annual Meeting Of the Maine Press A.
socsati0n.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-24
FINANCIAL AND CONFESSIONAL


NEW YoRK, Jan q.
Money loaned between from lAa2l and closed 1t "a
Prime Mercaneile paper. . s. Exchange steady
e4i for long, and 81 for short. Governmepts steady
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-24

VXyANTED.-Ladies,y young men, boys girls
w can have employment at their own homes In
o new business, strictly honorable and free from
anything Of a catch penny nature. You can easily
earn from % to &l0 day without hnderance TO
present occupation, no canvassing or peddng, full
particulars and samples to commence work on by
return mail Free send 10 cts, silver stamps to pay
postage, advertising, &C.. and address
ii. NJ. CHENEY & CO.,
jan21tim Wathsm, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-24

The reading of the Journal this morning
consumed half an hour.
Mr.. Long Of Massachusetts introduced 4
joint resolution giving the thanks Of Con.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-24
WEATHER REPORT.

Indications for the Next a Hours.
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jan21tim

thief In the night IL your enemy, but your worst
enemy 10 that thief, Cancerous and Scrofulous
humor. that gnaws your life blood gradually away
snoeIo D arrested from -FOUR system BY using
CLovKk BITTERs.
II have suffered with Cancerous and Scrofulous
HumoF for years. and paid out hundreds Of dollars
tsytng TO get cured. short time ago bought four
oosfles Of CLovKR BTrTERs, and am now entirely
cared. IL II worth Its weight In gold.
C. OAKLAND, Boston. Hass
q. n. ALLEN 4 CO., Wholesale Dealers.
oee1l1kWU
The Panola weekly star. (Sardis, Miss.) 1882-18??, 1884-04-12
R o pTocowA SPRINGS.

EpIrsR STAR:-After a long spell
Of lazincss, / send you a few items.
The farmers here are making rapid
progress towards farming several
hay We finished planting corn and
are now engaged in fencing new
grounds and preparingcotton lands.
Some Of our ladies have fine pros
poets for gardens and ere long will
have vegetables in abundance.
Young chickens are becoming
numerous here. Capt. John Fow-
Ter is still ginning ard carrying
cotton,to market; Rev. Mr.. Al
bridge also continues to do an
extensive business in ginning and
saving. We have two more new
buildings now; this place increases
its number Of residences each year;
hence II will soon become very
thickly settled. The gnats have
been quite a nuisance here recent
ly, but have done no considerable
damage (; | believe this neighbor-
hood has only lost a few COWS from
the effects Of them. The gnats
prevented Rev. d. Fly's filling his
appointment here on last Sunday,
but Rev. Mr.. Aldridge ably filled
II for him. The Springs have
visitors occasionally now this is
the wrong season for its numerous
visitors. Miss Cora Figg has just
returned from a brief visit to
friends at CORTLAND; she says she
had quite q pleasant visit.
April 8, 1854 Scorcn BRoox.
The Panola weekly star. (Sardis, Miss.) 1882-18??, 1884-04-12

Many and various are the forms
tina. have been used Cor the OBJ
serysnce of Easter, superstition
always playing an active part in
such observances, ss II does In
raost formalitiss such as on Easter
eve, putting out all the fires in the
churches and kindling them anew
from fiint, blessing the Easter wax,
lighting the churches with what
were called paschal tapers, light.
lug the "hallowed FIRE." watching
the sepulchre (this is = ceremony
used in churches in remembrance
VI the soldiers watching the
sepulshre Of CHRISTI etc. The day
before Easter day is in some parts
called "holy Sunday" On the
evening q this day, In the middle
districts Of Ireland, great prepara-
tious are made for tho finishing Of
Lat Many q fat hen and dainty
piece OF bacon are put in the pot
BY tho cotter's wife about 8 or 8
o'clock, and woe BE- 10 the person
who should taste il before the cock
orows. At u o'clock is heard the
clapping Of hands and q joyous
laugh, mixed with an Irish phrase
which signifies "out with tho
Lent" All IL mrrrimsnt for a few
hours when they retire, and rise
about I O'Clock 70 zee the sun dance
In homer of the re~surrsction. Il
there not more real happiness in
the faithful and unQuestioned OBJ
servance Of old customs. like unto
Faster Of old, than In the excitable
and chimes psrnicioas modern
usagssf People learned the trua
principle Il happiness when the
morning starr hrst sang together
At The birth Of Christ, and the un,
vasnished principles Of truth can
" subjected 70 no improvement
A thing may not BE- good bccaus.
II is old, bat nearly all the good
thinss Il lie are old.
The Panola weekly star. (Sardis, Miss.) 1882-18??, 1884-04-12
BUFFALO oNATS.
A Simple Remedy Suggested BY
IN Arkansas Planter.

Cerrespondehcs Memphis Avalanche
I see in your paper that farmers
IN North Mississippi are losing
stock from buffalo gnats. II the
will stand the stock in
water that will reach one-third up
his side, for from 20 TO 30 minutes,
the mule or horse will DO relieved
at once and perfectly and perma.
nently cured. This is very simple
and may look unreasonable, but It
costs nothing to try il, and il tried,
the owner Of gnat-poisoned stock
will be surprised and delighted at
the result. ! have tried and
known Of II to DO tried in many
instances and never knew II 70
fail. / live where gnats are plen.
tiful every spring aud since |
learned tho remedy Give years ago)
there has been no stock lost from
enat bite. This remedy will cure
when the stock IL swollen so badly
that they can hardly walk. Let
the people know this through your
paper that they may try the rene
DIV and save their stock.
SUBSCRIBER.
Surrounded Hill, Ark, Apr. 8, "a.
The Panola weekly star. (Sardis, Miss.) 1882-18??, 1884-04-12

GIN. CHALMERS has written q
letter, advising the Greenbackers
and Independents Of Mississippi
10 unite with the Republicans In n
joint electoral ticket with the
understanding that Ia case Of
success, they are 10 vote for whom
they please for President, except
the Democratic nominee. As be.
tween the two great parties, the
General frankly avows his prefer
ence for Republican rule. This is
an indirect way 10 deliver the
0recnbackers and Independents Of
Mississippi into the hands Of the
Republicans. Such an attempt at
bossism has not before been made
in this State, and We doubt If II
will be successful.
The Panola weekly star. (Sardis, Miss.) 1882-18??, 1884-04-12

Es0ov. ITendfieks has been In
tsfvIswed IL Paris fook Ing NJ
W from The other eide u the A.
lsntie, he expresses the opinion
that The tsfir agitation 10 . mis-
take, and that 10 IL Tho sensible
thing for The Democratic factions
10 compromise their differences
with respect 10 Protection and
Free Trade" Gen. Gordon, n
Georgia, has bad an interview very
recently with Mr. Tilden, and thus
explains that statesman's views
AS 10 The platform, he was clearly
II the opinion that the party
should have made its campaign
this year wholly one Of an aggres-
sive warfare upon the record Of the
party In power, In which DR.. Til.
den included all that had been
charged against the record Of the
Republican party, especially that
PORTION which had been termed
the corruptions. Without discuss
ing At all the merits Of the tariff
issue, ] understood him (and !
think | did not misundcrstand
him) to express an entire dissent
from the policy Of making that the
issue In the campaign" Mr. Til.
den entirely agrees with Mr. Hen.
bricks In his views of the inexpe-
dicncy Of the Tariff agitation.
While Mr.. Tildcn Ia an ardent
Revenue Rsformer, a. all true
Democrat, ARE, he looks upon the
violent Tariff issue ut this time,
when nc change in the tariff can
possibly be made, rs most ine1pe-
disnt and dangerous. Mr.. Tilden's
broad, statesmanlike views have
before now guided his party Ia
victory. II those who arc calling
for him as a Presidential candidate
and deploring his refusal to accept
the burden Of the nomination are
really anxious 10 show their conf.
dencs In bis great judgment and
their respect for his intellect and
integrity, they will follow hi,
advice, stop the agitation Of q
disturbing and u%selsss issue, and
frss unite the party for . victory
which would bring with IL as is
wholesome fruits not only Revenue
Reform but oil other desirable
reforms a. well.
The Panola weekly star. (Sardis, Miss.) 1882-18??, 1884-04-12


IN al~mmlna as ElusailsBai
AZ Hlii HsHstH Oepas mld lhAl
he had slsaFs epTssd, ed wsHh
ssnllhas " eDtass eaHiTall istlsn,
bal hs nwtt Bot shul hls syes "
lusvsaIis fAets H. h@a eaes
believed thst . flat had lbs right
r. sseeds f,os Gle bhign H. b.
llsvtd nov that right had then
existed BOZ II hal been iusvocably
Ia~l, lat amid the elsns n sfms
snd boffefs n var ~ had of,os
denied that che Federal Oyyefn
ment was lhs jodge n III power I
II had been firmly established
Those opinions" sald George, u
have surrendered, howevef, unwil.
lingly, not on the dry husts and
emasculated remains u constiiu.
tional theories, which however
respectable they may have been,
now no longer control or Influence
the government Of d%estinies u
this great nation We live IN The
present we are actors IN the pr-s.
ent we must meet the demands
Of the present The world moves
and We must move with H. will
not pass my lie In the dreamy
contemplation Of the beauties and
crccllences Absolute Theories
arc now mere distractions, and IL
picturing ths benefits and the
glories which might come from
the subsistence, II Is enough h
know they are no longer potent 70
the good or evil Of this Union, ant
while ! may cast a look over thci
tomb, | will not spend my time IL
m%inistering at affairs which hav'
been erected 10 them"
The Panola weekly star. (Sardis, Miss.) 1882-18??, 1884-04-12

Tng New York Methodist Con.
ference has been discussing the
poor pay Of some Of It's ministers.
Many Of them, II is said, receive
only $500 year. This Is only q
little more than Vanderbilt pays
his brakcmcn and switch.tcnders,
although, II is true, the railroad
employees risk their lives daily
while the ministers do not. One
member Of the Conferences poor.
ly paid minister, Of coursc--pro.
posed that all the salaries Of the
church should be pooled and d.
vidcd per capita. This would scarce
ly be just. But II is singular that
people protesting to believe that
their spiritual affairs are Of much
greater Importance than tl.eil
worldly affairs should not be will
Ing to pay the pastor who takes
care Of their souls as much as the,
pay the coachman who takes care
Of their horses.