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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-02-17
WASHINGTON, Feb. /.

A petition from the citizens of Alexandria
for territorial Governor for Virginia, was re-
celyed andreferred to the Reconstruction Com
mittee. b. --
The bill extending the pension law to artiii-
GERS in the army was passed.
The bill allowing an appeal to the Supreme
Court from the Court OF Claims, and provid-
ing that the regular session of the Court OF
Claims shall commence on the LIST Monday in
December, was passed.
A bill to prevent the mails from being used
for fraudulent purposes was introduced Re.
ferred to the Post Office Committee.
The Constitutional amendment was taken
up. srEr7
Mr.. Hendricks opposed it. In the course OF
his remarks he alluded to the somewhat cele-
brated so-called blood-letting letter written .by
MIR. Chandler in 1861, and alter he concluded,
MIR. Chandler replied that he stood by that let
ter now. He simply said to the Governor OF
Mlchigan, unless you are prepared to shed
plood ior the preservation OF this great gov
eminent, the government is overthrown. oe'L.
MI. Chandler now spoke Of President Bu-
chanan and his Cabinet. and others in office in
Washington at that time, as Democratic trail
tors, and concluded by saying: "Now am to
be arralgned SO as to be remember ed in history
as blood-thirsty. l am proud of the name
May 1T stand as long as the government, and
when the Senator and the men who have CO.
operated with him, shall have gone down to
eternal infamy." foal
Mr.. Yates got the floor. .-'i6 et3 q
The Senate then went into Executive Ses-
sion.-Adjourned. ls9 b
~ ~ .l.s HOUSE. -fl.i a.
A bill to reimburse loyal States for disburse-
ments made for raising troops was reported
from the Select Committee on that subject.
Hltn traA Ix,
ported that Mr. bancroft had furnished a COPY
OF bis grafton, and the House ordered 1900
copies to be printed.
Several bill and petitions were offered.
The bill providing for the exhibition of min
erai specimens in the Patent Office building
was taken up and referred to the Mining Com
mittee.-Adourned.
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BY TELEGRApH
E VENI NG PAP Err s.
Funeral of Bishop Fitzpatrick.

Boston, Feb. 16.
The funeral of Bishop Fitzpatrick took place
this forenoon. and was of the most solemn and
imposing character The exercises took place
at the Cathedral Chapel of the Holy Gross, on
Washington street, where the body of the de-
ceased Bishop, in full cononicals lay open to
view in the central aisle. The crowd was inn
mense, filling the church and the street ada
cent. Among the clergy present were Right
Rev. ). ). Williams, late coadjutor Bishop of
Boston, Rev. Arch Bishop McCloskey of New
York, Right Rev. Bishop Timon Of Buffalo.
Right Rev. Bishop De Goesbriand of Burline-
ton, Right Rev; Bishop Bayley, Right Rev.
John Spaulding, Arch Bishop of Baltimore.
Gov. Bullock and numerous State and city of.
ficials we've also present A great procession
followed the remains to st. Augustine Gene
terry in South Boston, including numerous
charitable and other societies. .. h 4.t ....
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MADISON, Wis, Feb 16.
In the Legislature to-day, the Committee
on Federal relations reported a series of reso-
lutions declaring that the safety of the Gov
eminent depends upon an adherence TO the
cardinal principles that all men are created
free and equal, and while rejoicing over the
restoration of the Union, earnestly protests
against policy of reconstruction which dis
regards these vital principles, and admits the
enemies of the government to participate in
its administration; that the course pursued
by the Southern State, since the close of the
war towards Northern men. the persecution
of colored men, the election of former active
rebel leaders to official positions, are evidences
that it is unsafe to trust them with the desti-
TIMES of the nation. That the welfare of the
loyal people of the late rebel States urges up
on Congress the duty of establishing provis-
ional governments until the Southern people
demonstrate their fitness to resume the admin
istration of the State government; demand
ing the adequate punishment of treason, and
the bringing to trial and punishment of the
rebel leaders. At~ +-A
The resolutions commend President john
sons course at the outset, his devotion to the
cardinal principles of our government; pledg-
ing him support so far as he executes faithfully
the trust committed to him. =
The resolutions are considered the unani-
nous voice of the Republican members of the
Legislature, and probably will pass at an early
dav. ~
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From Hayana and Messco.

tAtS o. NEW YORK, Feb. III.
The steamer Corsaca, from Havana 10th,
and Nassau 18th, has arrived. FT
Bark Evelyn, of Boston, from New York
for Key West, sprung aleak Jan. 10th. After
pumping twelve days the vessel was run ashore
at Harbor Island with seven feet of water in
her hold, and became total loss. Vessel and
cargo insured. est ia,
The Havana correspondent of the Associat-
ed Press states that Vera Cruz dates of the
LIST inst, and City of Mexico OF the 21st ult.,
have been received. '" 80
Particulars of the defeat of the Juarists at
Papautla are given. " Da-- 49,,
force had been sent to Monterri to pro-
tect the city from guerillas. -
troop OF Juarists had captured the mails
from Monterri for Mexico together with an
Imperialist Contractor, whom they hung.
Count Eloin had arrived at Havana en- route
for Belgium. He is said to have been sent by
the Empress Carlotta, ON family matters
The Austrian Consul General and Prussian
Minister are on their way from Vera Cruz to
the City OF Mexico.
The cholera is reported at Cienfuegos, but it
is doubted. ap7 - I'm
The steamer Cortez sailed on the Sth for
Boston. case y s7A -3 w
The Steamer Manhattan was expected hour
ly from Vera Cruz. .s''a''s G q
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REFRESHMENTS FOR THE FREEDMEN's
FAIR.-At meeting of the Committee on
Refreshments for the Freedmen's Fair, it was
voted that the different Churches Of the city
supply refreshments as follows: .ybs
list, Federal Street Baptist Chestnut street Metho-
dist, Congress Street Methodist Pine Street Metho-
dist.
For Tuesday afternoon aud Eoe,ang.-St. Lukes
Church, St. Stephens Church, Congress Street Unl-
.ersalist $50
For Wednesday 4ftelroon and Ecening. Second
Parish Church, State Street Church, St. Lawrence
treet Church.
For Thursday afternoon and Eyening-Park Street
Spritualist. &trfte,A t.ktts e4a
For Fridag afternoon and Evening.-High Street
Church, Central Church, Swedenborgian Church.
For Sd arldy afternoon and Evening. First Par
ish Church, Pearl Street Uniyersalist Church, Abys
snian Church. PER ORDER.
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S. j. CoURr.-After laborious session of
twenty days, the jurors in this Court
were discharged yesterday. 1t is but due to
Judge Tapley to say that he has presided with
great acceptance to the members of the bar
some of whom, we know, have changed their
opinions as to his qualifications as a Judge,
and now hoAlstly acknowledge that they were
mistaken in their views, and give him credit
for sound judicial qualifications. H
Judge Tapley has been very industrious dur
ing the session, and has kept matters moving
SO that there has been very little delay in hav-
ing cases ready for trial. His decisions have
been sound and just and his department ami
able. We think he will prove one of the best
judges on the bench.
To the popular and worthy clerk, D. w. Fes-
sender, ESQ.,, we are indebted for many favors
in preparing our reports. Mr.. Fessenden gives
universal satisfaction both to the members OF
the bar and clients. Long may he remain in
place he fills to so much acceptatlon.
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FROM Ne,v o,le,a ms, and ye,,,,o.

.en New ORLEANS, Feb. 16.
The Legislature has passed the Parish cleo
ton bill over the Governors veto, almost unan-
imously. ~ 81
The brownsville Courier of the 7th reports
that Gen. Medez, with 1000 men, had taken
possession Of the roads leading from Tampi-
co. tsA 1f'' q.a. l.Tgro f
The French garrison, 100 strong, reinforced
by-a few hundred men were ordered to attack
the Liberals. The latter formed an ambus-
cade and cut off and massacrcd 60 of the
French advance guard. The remainder of the
French troops, 500 strong, renewed the attack
using bayonets vigorously, and forced the Lib
erals to retreat, closely pursued for several
hours. Medez and almost all his staff officers
are reported killed. The Liberal loss is re-
ported at eight hundred and fifty, and the
French loss at one hundred. faa 8E
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BALL OF THE PORTLAND LIGHT INF

BALL OF THE PORTLAND LIGHT IMAM
TRY.--Next Monday evening Grand Militia
~ and Civic Dress Ball will be given at Lam
caster Hall, under the auspices of the old and
honored Portland Light Infantry Corps. This
will, unquestionably, be the ball of the season.
1t is in charge of Committee of Arrange
ments who are experienced in these matters,
and who know just what should be done in
order to give eclat to the affair. 1t is not the
practise of this Corps TO do things slackly, or
to omit any thing which will add zest to the
occasion. We may, therefore, prepare to wit
ness the most brilliant array that has been
gathered in that hall for years. The list of
complimentary managers exhibits the names
of some of the old members of this time hon
ored corps. We advise those who desire to
attend, to secure tickets in season.
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Financial.

NEW YORK Feb a.
HI The Commercials money article SAYS the stock
market shows continued frmness. The advance of
the last two or three days has induced demand for
covering short contracts which with purchases for
rise has again advanced prices The bull interest is
gaining strength; large operations made for an
advance. Governments are in more demand and de
cdedly frmer; 1040s rose b 52Os CT 1866, 1905
rose !. 5srfT r-ziaF = :
Advices from Washington indicate probability
that the Finance bill will be adopted substantially in
the form reported by the House, but will not be TAX
en- up by Congress until the Bankrupt bill has been
disposed of 1t is understood that it is the intention
OF the Secretary of the Treasury it authorized to me-
gotlate foreign loan not to avail himself of the au-
thority SO long as the home market responds to his
proposals. -s.3s fe.:.-..,ef ... r.-- -, l7f 20
4 There is more demand for call loans owing to the
increased activity in stocks. Banks generally lend at
per cent. Some private bankers who YESTERDAY ac-
cepted ., are this forenoon lending at per cont
There is a good deal lent at on both Government
and stock collaterals. Discounts unchanged The
demand far paper is moderate; the supply Is ample
prime names are discounted at Is "a II per cent
Gold less active. Government has sold moderate
amounts during the last few days. which has greatly
eased the market. The highest rates on borrowed
gold are 80 per day The demand for customs Gu-
ties is less pressing and the impression that imports
will henceforth show large falling off, tends to de-
press the premium. The price during the morning
averaged 37S. 5d4 ia e5ti-' ~ % lietl5{
Foreign Exchange is in less demand owing to ad-
vance, Leading drawers ask 08 for sixty DAYS ster-
lpg, but find it difficult to sell at better than below
that 1gure.a qn@t iiH1gs ID. = t.....y.t ~
Commercial bills continue scarce, but liberal sup
ply is expected by the next New Orleans mail
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Fires.

- aug SAVANNAH, Ca, Feb. 16.
The cotton store and warehouse on Battle
Row, occupied by 7. j. Rowland, was destroy
ed by fire this afternoon The storehouse con-
tanned 500 bales of cotton, which was mostly
saved. 1t was owned by Tyson & Gorslin.-
The loss is covered by insurance. riaos
Y One negro fireman was fatally injured by
the fall of bale of cotton. 9f5
MADISON, Wis, Feb. &c.
$50 Bowers Block was burned this morning.
Loss $4,000 Insured for $1,000. George
Huntley Grover lost $4,000; insured $1,000.
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New Yors Markets.

New YORK Markets. "a lais e..
NEW YORK, Feb. 49, 81.
Cotton-dull; sales 900 bales Middling Uplands at
A % 45c. .si-''7'.
Flour 710c lower; sales is, 400 bbls State Mt IS
q IL; Round Hoop Ohio 30 q 10 95; Western
at 20 g 80; Southern at s 20 q IS 80; Canada at
Wheat deelinng sales 900 bushels; Amber Mil
waukee, new, att 20 delivered. s7st e,
Corn-dull; sales Il 600 bushels; Mixed Western
at "a q 7Sc
Oats-sales Canada at 81 and Pennsylvania at 81 a
525c; sound rs q &c; unsound 80 a IS.
Beef-stead.; new mess 20 so az "a 90. sef.s,
Pork-frm; sales $500 bbls. new mess at % SO "a
rs Is; prime 81 90; prime mess 2S 90 a. 20 so.
Ilard-lOwar; sales 500 bbls. at Is a 17H.
Rutter-sales at 80 az 43.
Whiskey-dull.
Sugars quiet; sales 800 hhds. Muscovado at II "a
131 I; 100 boxes Havana at 12Ic OBS. ri -,
Cofee-1lm; sales of 1850 bags OF Rio on private
terms. 49,.
vado at 70. 49,
Naval Stores-dull.
Petroetm-dull ~ g -
Taflow-heavy and lower. "a q.
Freights to Lfverpool-quiet and firm.
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For Coughs and Throat Disorders, use
browns Bronchial Troches," having proved
their efficiency by test of many years.
have never changed my mind respecting
them from the first, excepting to think better
OF that which l began thinking well off,
Reu. Henry Ward Beecher.s mwsdSw
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Various Items.

New YORK, Feb. 16.
The Jury, to-day, in the case of Matilda A.
Moody VS.. George A. Osgood, rendered ver-
dict for the plaintiff for $4,000. Osgood had
driven over the plaintiff with sleigh. ---.
The Spanish ffigate Carmen arrived here
to-day, from Havana.
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The Alumnm of the High School

ALUMNE.-The Alumn@ of the High School
had social gathering in the Reception Room,
City Building, last evening. All the classes
from 1857, excepting that of 1860, were repre-.
sented. IT was pleasant and social gather
ing aud every one enjoyed it. ~
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S15,SO5OO
Increase,

AccIDENT.-Mr. Tristan Simpson while at
work yesterday in the bakery of Messrs. Pear
son & Smith, making crackers with the ma
chine, had his left hand caught in the cogs of
the wheel. Two fingers were entirely, and a
third partially severed instantaneously. He
was conveyed to his residence and surgical aid
was called. sae, ss VI esaeg.
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SKATlNG.-The lovers of this health-giving
and recreative exercise will be pleased to learn
that ice, suitable for the purpose, has formed
on the overfowed flats near the Basin, at the
foot of Haggett's hill, one-half mile east of the
West End Chapel. An excellent opportunity
for those who would enjoy themselves with
out the dread sense of danger usually attend
ant upon such sports, which, in itself, is more
chilling to the heart than the cutting blasts of
Boreas' fiercest breath. Wtr<hsQ ,o.-
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Weather Reports.

NEW YORK. Feb 16.
Dispatches from various parts OF the coun-
try South indicate quite cold snap last night,
with little variation this morning.
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SHOWED UP.-The troupe of Messrs. Bur-
CESS, Prendergast, Hughes & La Rue, were
still ''snowed up' yesterday, and unable to ges
beyond Coaticook, consequently they could
not appear last evening in Deering Hall. They
hope to be released to-day and arrive in sea-
son to appear this evening. 49, aWg'
The train from Island Pond yesterday arriv-
ed about three hours behind time, but brought
nothing from beyond that place.
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70 Coutinuc Ouc Week

VTNHE proposition OF this Society to hold o Public
l. Fair, tocommence on the 26th of February next,
to raise funds to be expended in supporting teachers
among the Freedmen of the South, and so far as
necessary in supplying the present restitution among
them q food and clotang has been received in this
Energetic, patriotic, and influential men and wo-
men have promised their assistance and cooperation
to make the contemplated Fair worthy of the noble
charity with which 1t is connected, and suitable
hibition of the liberal and philanthropic spirit of
SHARED to make this Festival of Charity fit success
to those which in our sister cities aided the Gov
eminent during the war in preserving the health and
efficiency of our victorious armies.
While the chief reliance for returns will be upon
the sale of articles useful and beautiful it Is expect
ed that the rooms In which they exhibited will be
made attractive to our citizens and visitors from the
adjoining towns and cities, who will be glad to meet
each other in common sympathy with o cause that
To- add to these attractions is designed that the
evenings the Fair shall be devoted, in part to en-
tertainments offs character consonant to the public
taste, the particulars OF which will be from time to
time notified.
All persons whose eyes shall meet this Circular are
most earnestly solicited to contribute to the interest
and success OF the occasion. They do this best
by giving it their eountenance and presence and i'm
mediately, by themselves or in connection with 9th
commence the preparation OF articles for exhibi
ton and sale. Any saleable articles will be accepted
and those OF prime use OF course will be preferred
Merchandise, wares, and manufactured goods of ev-
cry description; all farm produce, such gran ap-
pies, potatoes and vegetables of all kinds will be
ceptable, and meet ready sale. To families in the
CITY, as well aB IN the adjoining towns, the coulmlt-
tee appeal with confidence for meats and poultry,
cooked or uncooked, milk and cream, eggs, cake,
pastry bread, butter cheese, and fruit prepared
otherwise. II. 81. ". --......'s
1t would much tighten the labors OF the Committee.
who have the Fair in preparation, If at very early
day, they can receive written reply indicating the
kinds OF articles for sale and for the reeshment ta-
bles they may be allowed to expect from different
persons and places Further information may be OBJ
tanned on application to either OF the undersigned
Executive Committee on Fair. ,,..ilg ..f.
0y All articles intended for the Fair should be ad-
dressed "FREEDMEN'S FAIR, City Building, Port
land, care OF the Mayor" sIgtc2 l.lfa u
Executive Committee on Fair
Miss HARRIET HOWE, ALFRED woopMAN,
MRS. i. o. LIBBY, F. e. Pray
Mrs. III. N. JOSE, JACOB MCCLELLAN.
Mrs. CHAs. HOLDEN, JONAS H. PFRLFY
Mrs. l.. d. SiEPLEY, N. A. FOSTER.
al Portland, January goth. 1866. d&wtf
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CHICAGO MurLcef.

ss E.s.a Chicago. Markets.
CHICAGO, Feb 18.
| Flour-dull and declined 10 a 15c. 5'-' -
so a 50 for No. q. - -,
Corn-qery dull. f
Oats-dulf. - SO 4afns = a.-it 10y g.
High Wines-nomnal at Q II @021b. sss,.s.
Professionalism; Mess Pork at &c 90. 7a
Lard-dull at 16j. ,,r.s
Live Hogs-decined % a SOC, closing quiet at s 10
! "a 20 tor medium to good. 81 lRf 40 : Isl -
Dressed Hogs-quiet; sales at 10 rs a HOO
Receipts - 900 b5s. Of flour, 1000 bushels of
wheat, 800 bushels of corn, $500 live hogs, 500
dressed hogs. 1oa ED D. sf'l'-9 'l.'7-tf 20
/ Shipments-2.50O bbls. flour. -l e.i+ .. aL4A 9
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From GnLifor,l;u

..,-. SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. IS.
The California State Senate has rejected the
bill to repeal the specific contract law by IS
to 10.
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Cj,scissssaI Markets.

Tour-duI. 1880
Wheat-dull. 'i.4 'iRo' - ,-ia
Hogs-nominal with small sales Live hogs 80 "a
10 %. Dressed hogs ii co.. Receipts &c., -
Proyisions-quiet but firm; Mess Pork in demand
ut IS 30 a 20 90. -'7s ~
Racor T., ,onisara.. a,,s -Ua 9ga
Whiskey-duI. -stts-
Gold 1871. fh WY 3 iili5i5vi1 ga ii.1' -
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Mobile Markets

MOBILE, Feb. 1G.
43c. Y, - -, $3.50 ~ 80 Nf-N ~
The sales for the week were 49, 900 bales Receipts
tor the week 991 bales; Exports for the week 2093
bales; stock in port 1890 bales. -
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70 DIR. E. F. RIPLEY,
- Veterinary Surgeon,
Office at Il. L. TAYLOR & Cos Stable,
% -ai 'i Temple Sc, Portland, Me.

TTAyING sold his Livery Stock to II. L. Tayl'r q
III . ~ would most respectfully inform his old
patrons and the public generally that he now giving
Ills whole attention to the treatment OF Horses and
AZ his residence i'm westbrook, lacross Tukey's
Bridael may be found good infrmary for the ac-
comInodation of those who may wish TO nave their
~ All orders left at his Office, on Temple Street
viii be promptly q tended to. .,.-rs
Portland, Jan. 16, 1896. fe15 ], Th&S3ms
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FoYE, COFFIN & SWAN. AGENTS
HeLDsa. WN2lted.

A GIRL well recommended, who can cook and do
~ general housework in o family OF three persons.
An American preferred. Apply in person at the
house southeast cor. Pine and Lewis SITS,
Feb 16-dtf
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HALLWAY TRAFFIc-The receipts ON the
Grand Trunk Railway, for the week ending
Feb. 10th, were:
Passengers, 1e .u S2S.39O 90
Express Freight, Mails and Sundries, Also 90
Freight and Live Stock, 84,193 90
Total, S117,933 90
Corresponding week last year, 1922 2s 90
Increase, W $15,SO5 90