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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-10-31

The New York Herald has published a full
account Of the fight between John Morrissey
Zone of the Democratic candidates for Con-
gress in New York; and Yankee Sullivan, at
Boston Four Corners, in 1853, heading it "Ring
Reasoning. Great Debate between John Nor
rissey and Yankee Sullivan. Knock Down Ar
guments. Qualifications for Congressman
1t is said that the King of Prussia is SO
pleased with the letters from his army, written
by Captain Hozier, the correspondent of the
London Times, that he proposes to confer up
on the journalist an honorary decoration.
A foreign correspondent writes: "There
are several young American sculptors estab-
lished in Florence who are doing Hhemselves
and their country credit by their efforts in art.
Among these are Mr.. Meade and Mr.. Connolly.
The former has already been much read of, and
the latter is destined to win fame equal to
that of any of our cOuntrymen in this depart
ment of art
When Judge Wilson begun to sentence
Col. Lynch to death his voice trembled and he
was quite affected; but when he recounted the
doings of the Fenians in Canada, he got very
angry and excited. si&J0 a
One wagon of powder train, containing
five thousand pounds of powder, blew up near
Green River, Utah, on the 18th ult A hub
was the largest piece of wood found after the
explosion, and three of the five yoke of oxen
attached were torn into small bits, and only
one foot, ajoint of finger and piece Of the
skull of the driver remained.
The Tribune's Washington dispatch says
that just after President johnson became Pres
ident, and it was thought that Gen. Butler
would be assigned to command at Richmond,
Va, member of the Virginia Legislature Of
fered resolution instructing the Governor of
the State to issue proclamation to the people
to bnry their silver, Sc. The said member has
just turned out defaulter in the sum Of $5O,-
600. ,.se
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RoUND-ToED SHoRs.-The man who came
near being hung up to tree by the Fenians at
Jones's Wood, New York, ON Sunday was
suspected Of being a British spy because he
wore round-toed shoes. 1t happened thus:
Four young men were standing quietly on the
hillside when some person behind them mem
toned that one of the number had round toed
shoes. 1t was Immediately and sensibly in
ferred that wearing round-toed shoes in this
free republic was an act intensely English, and
therefore repugnant to every feeling most dear
to true Fenian. One person said, "He is an
Englishman;" then another, "He is spy" and
third, "He Is an English spy;" thereby es-
tablishing the connection The cry ran like
wildfire amongst the crowd; the unlucky
wearer OF round-toed shoes was seized upon
separated from his friends, and threatened
with the pleasant prospect of being hanged,
when the timely arrival of a rescue warded off
immediate danger. f" ''@ -
The crowd soon afterwards set upon him
again, and his friends with great difficulty got
him into house, which was at once attacked
and would have been carried by storm but for
the arrival of asquad of police who, taking the
man aamong them, got him away in the
midst OF a shower of stones, and by hard fight
ing, to station house, There the victim of
circumstances, whose name is William Tully,
made the following statement: ~
II was born in Navan, Ireland, and came to
this country six weeks ago; am an employee
OF A. Il. stewart, IN TENN street and Broad
way; went to the Fenian meeting with four
fellow-employees, for the purpose of hearing
stephens speak; we were standing speaking
on the hillside, when / heard one say that /
had round-tOes; this person asked me if had
ever been in Cork; replied that had been
employed there a short time; he then passed
on, and heard nothing more of him for IF
teen minutes, when he came back and said /
was not. deny having said anything about
the Queen of England having ropes enough
ETC., or anything about hanging Stephens; the
man then endeavored to seize me and carry
me towards the rope; Mr.. Stephens rescued
me when was about a dozen Yards from IL
You know the remainder ~ I :
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PEEKsKILL, N. Y, Oct. 80.
The Albany train due here at O. A. NJ, ran
off the track two miles South of this place,
owing to the washing away of the track BY the
storm. Three cars were thrown from the track.
No passengers were seriously injured. Both
tracks were obstructed several hours. ~ =.
e - -4s' no BOSTON, Oct 3d.
A heavy southeast storm with high wind is
prevailing here.
The steamer Ashland, for New York, re-
mains in the roads. The steamer Montreal, for
Portland, which started out last night has re-
turned The steamer Eastern City, for Bath,
is at anchor in Gloucester harbor. The steam
er Lewiston, from Portland arrived here at
1880 No marine disasters as yet. io 'sN
CHARLESTON, s. c., Oct. 3d.
The steamer San Francisco from GreytOwn,
Nicaragua, for New York, with ITO passengers,
put in here to-day for coal. She will proceed
on her voyage tomorrow.
HARRISBURG, Pa, Oct 30
The Governor has signed warrant for the
execution, on Dee. 4th, of Peter Bota, for the
murder of his wife. e4 aaiA, ~ =
There was fatal case of cholera here to-day.
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THE STATE.

| ~ tltl- az q 10 IN ]
The farmers of the little town of North
Jay will send from their depot between 1000
and 5000 barrels of apples-the most ofthem to
go to Boston. a .yt.l.,.,s So. =.
The Androscoggin railroad has been oblig-
ed to put on an extra freight train to aecommo-
date its increasing business. ~. .,,..
The Bangor Times says the once notorious
slave trader Wanderer is now loading at that
port with potatoes for Southern market.
| --On the night of Oct. oath, a dark sorrel
horse, about seven years old, was taken from
the stable of j. M Robinson at Old Town, to-
gether with buggy wagon and harness. A
liberal reward is offered for the recovery of the
property and the detection of the thief
Snow in Bangor on Monday night
turned to rain before morning.
Big squash in Avon-6 feet by 6 feet s, and
weighs 1877 pounds q, ~, ......,.
Signs of a hard winter are reported by oul
exchanges; bees have laid in an extra store Of
honey, squirrels have got in large stocks Of
acorns, corn husks and furs are very thick and
heavy, and the rats as usual are travelling
eastward in great numbers" :
The jury in a breach of promise case which
has been ON trial at Machias, failed to agree
standing eleven for plaintiff and one for de-
fendant. The Republican says that "a verdict
for five thousand dollars for the plaintiff would
have been received by the community with &C.
clamation.' r'
The publishers OF the Riverside Echo-de
voted to the cause of temperance,-announ
that on the first of January that paper win b,
converted from monthly to a weekly.
The Bangor Times learns that first clas
billiard tournament will take place in that city
shortly. A Boston thief calling himself Harry
Jones, has been arrested in Bangor for steal
ing $40 from the store of Smith & Campbell al
| we fearn from the Whig ID
Ice formed in the river at Lewiston Sun.
day night. i.
The Brunswick Telegraph calls for pub
lie meeting to inaugurate movement to set
off Brunswick from Cumberland to Sagadahoc
Gountv -t ''- .'FHah
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MEXICAN AFFAIRS.
Withdrawal Of the French Troops.
-c, Il , 81 y VI d Il
TERRITORY to be Ceded to the United
States. IA sla y,aE

ssv 4, ~ NEW York, Oct 80. (
The Times Washington dispatch says Col
CampbeH, U. S. Minister to Mexico, has left
mat city with his credentials to the Juarez gov
ernment, and withful instructions conforming
WIN the tripartite arrangement already an
hounced between the United States, France
and tie Republic of Mexico. - )
napoleon is to commence the withdrawal OF
lne French army from Mexico next month and
it ls probable the whole army will be withdrawn
oy the first of January next OF course Max
Imllian leaves ALSO
Our government will extend to the Juarez
government protectorate, to be operative only
il case of emergency. In order to accomplish
tnis military officer of high rank will go with
COL Campbell, and both Lieut.. Gen. Sherman
nection.
In consideration of these friendly Offices,
NSexlcan territory will be ceded to the United
States which will give us the whole of Lower
California, together with Sonora and Chihua-
hqa. ~ - T
s WAsHnSeToS Oct 80.
Ahe Mexican Legation received to-day Off
el2l dispatches dated Chihuahua, lst inst, con
taming the following infermation:4 -
PRESIDENT Juarez issued decree on the Goth
u1tlmo, repeating decree dated Monterey,
Aqg. ii, 1884, in which certain inducements
wese offered to foreigners who would einigrate
20 Mexico to join the Mexican army. Now the
Mexican government reserves to itself the right
Of liking the terms on which it win accept the
services Of foreigners in every case, according
t0eircumstances - 81 - &, 10 ~ Q
! Che official paper of the. Mexican Govern.
ment publishes Gen. Martinez's report of seve-
RAJ successes obtained by the Liberal forces in
August. ~ i@s31ll'e : s'TT1sal l7-71-3 :
8 "A communication from Gen. Lozada is also
puDilshed, showing that this General, who had
at the beginning joined the French, and Maxi
mi,lan, are thoroughly disgusted with them,
do hi xs~.1 AZ Il
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SECRETARY OF STATR-The Biddeford
Journal understands that the friends of Hon.
John j. Perry of Oxford, will present his name
position of Secretary of State. Gem Perry's
large experience in public life, including the
clerkship of the House, and two years in the
Executive Council well fit him for the place;
and the fact that this Office has been filed al
most exclusively by men from the eastern and
middle sections of the State for the last twenty
years, will be another potent reason urged in
his favor q NIfiiT 2 7 -
Gen. Perry has long been bold, uncorn-
promising defender of Republican principles,
and deserves success at the hands of his politi-
cal Reconsideration Journal
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TRIAL FOR SETTING FIRE TO VRssEL.-The
trial of Capt. William Grant of Thomaston,
charged with setting fire to the ship Young
Mechanic, Of Rockland, which vessel he com
manded, was commenced yesterday in the Unit
cd States Circuit Court Boston, before Judges
Clifford and Lowell. The vessel was insured
for $4,000, including freight, and $4,000 on
cargo, which consisted of ice She sailed on
the 9th Of March last, for Hong Kong, and was
destroyed by fire on the Sd of April. ta'
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. Providence, r. l., Oct. 80, &.
A heavy southwest gale which had prevailed
gale between IL and 1 O'clock, to-day. The
tide was unprecedentedly high, covering the
wharves with water and filling cellars. Six OF
eight vessels broke adrift in the harbor and
were more or less damaged. Two buildings
were unroofed, and three unfinished buildings
blown down. In Lonsdale the roof was torn
off the Lonsdale Company's storehouse. In
Newport the tide swept over Long wharf, and
the Old Colony Railroad Depot was blown
down. The embankment of the Bristol Rail-
road was washed SO badly that the running of
trains will have to be stopped for two OF three
days. We hear of no loss of life.
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- - DAETIMORE, OCC. 0U.
The trial of the Police Commissioners was
continued to-day. Witnesses summoned for
the defence were present in large numbers
The trial continued up to three o'clock, when
the court adjourned until five o'clock, with the
intention of holding night session. 1T is ex-
pected that the examination will be brought
to close tomorrow night The evidence went
to prove that the boxes used at the late election
were some that have been used for several
years past. That the boxes for rejected votes
were sent to all wards, and that they were re-
turned with rejected votas.
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From California aud Japan.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 80.
An Arizona letter dated the 18th of October,
says scouting party from Fort Mcdowell kill
ed and wounded fifteen male Indians and cap
tured two squaws and seven children.
Japanez advices via Shanghai Sept 8th, con-
firm previous reports of a considerable success
which Chosin had obtained over Tycoon, who
made a descent upon Chosin's territory, but
was caught in a defle and routed with heavy
loss. y Chosin retrieved the losses suffered be-
ginning of the struggle, and had crossed into
D'KOkura, gaining signal victory over the
forces Of Hoshin, uncle of the Tycoon.
The steamer Del NOrte, from Crescent City,
brings 81 600 in treasure. T,r .. .f.....
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FROM EUROPE.
NE w Q BY THE ABLE,

London, Sunday Oct 2S-The advices from
Japan are conflicting. The latest report is
that the Tycoon's army has suffered a heavy
defeat at the hands of the insurgents, and the
Tycoon in consequence has abdicated. i'
It is said the British government is about to
ask of Parliament an increase of one million
pounds sterling in the amount voted for the ar
my, and a large additional amount to that ap-
propriated in former years for the navy.
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Recruiting Going on Rapidly

'1AJA AAtG 4 I. Nsw Yong OCT 30.
Toronto special says great excitement ex-
lists among the military organizations, who are
sterniy opposed to reprieviIg the Fenian pris-
tion denouncing those who. show the white
feather at the bidding of William H. Seward.
An Ottawa special says the threats of ven
geance by the Fenians, should Lynch be exc
cuted, is creating great excitement there. The
volunteers at Ridgeway demand the death of
the raiders, while others oppose it, believing
that war with the United States, would follow
A Montreal special says the Roman Catho-
hc irish will not allow the priest McMahOnsto
be executed and it is feared this will lead to
serious difficulties between Protestant Upper
Canada and Catholic Lower Canada.
Attorney General West has been threatened
with assassination if he allows the execution of
the Fenians TO take place. =
BUFFALO, N. Y, Oct. 90.
In spite of the heavy rain meeting was
held here last night at the Old Court House,
The feeling of Indignation against the Brit
ish authorities in Canada, is intense, the Feni-
an Senator Morrison stirring the assemblages
up to the highest degree of enthusiasm. The
Irish are recruiting men rapidly, and a large
women are at work. The war spirit is ram
pant. .si 81. r.. ',o - =, ~ 80.
a1ie...sl s (. .al Is CINcINNATI, Oct. 30. !,
itt The Fenians of this city assembled in large
numbers at their armory last evening, Great
excitement was manifested over the news from
Toronto and Washington. Many of those who
participated in the expedition were present.
Head Centre Fitzgerald has mustered into the
Fenian service four full companies Of men. =
Arrangements have been completed for uni
forming and arnling as many men as may be
mustered into the service in this city
pas CORNWALL, G. W., Oct. 80.
/. The Assizes commenced yesterday. True
bills of Indictment were found against Fenian
prisoners here sa aii
+. 49, PHILADELPHIA, Oct 80.
AT a meeting of tho Fenian Brotherhood of
this city, held at Logan Hall this evening, to
express their sentiments on the conviction and
sentence Of Col. Lynch and Rev John McMa-
han, strong and characteristic resolutions were
offered by James Gibbons, Chairman of the
Committee, and unanimously adopted.
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The Bal,imoro Police Commi..iorerr-.

The baltimore Police COmmi 81 one RS,
An Annapolis dispatch to the Boston Adver-
tiser sums up Mondays evidence against the
Police Commission as follows: i'. $50.
The governor continued his investigation
relative to the Baltimore police commissioners
to-day. About twenty witnesses were examin-
ed, but nothing OF special importance was elic-
tied. The evidence was of the same general
character as that submitted on Friday and Sat
urday. The prosecution has closed its branch
of the case, unless rebutting testimony is in
troduced. The points they have made, or are
attempting to make, are as follows: That
most of the judges neglected to use boxes for
rejected ballots; that all the judges followed
the opinion of the attorney-generalo of the State
and refused to receive votes OF men not regis
tered in 1855; that half dozen of the two hum
dred and forty judges, and, perhaps twenty of
the seven hundred special policemen were not
men of good moral character, and that radi-
Gals have better chance than conservatives
for being appointed on the police force. 1t is
difficult to see how official misconduct can be
made out of this, especially as it is notori-
Gus that the elections for the past two years
have been more orderly than ever before.
The commissioners will begin presenting
their evidence Tomorrow, and expect to Occu-
py the best part of two days. Commissioner
Hindes will be present and probably will go
on the stand. The governor expresses the pur-
pose to examine him closely. The case will
probably be finished on Wednesday evening,
but it is not known whether the governor will
give his decision then or on Thursday evening"
There seems to be no doubt that he will order
the removal of the commissioners. 1t is believ-
ed that there will be no trouble in Baltimore
unless the governor forces strict issue. f
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Z - NEW YORK, Oct 30.
The steamships City of Manchester and
Heckla have arrived. News anticipated
The United States steamer Bienyille, from
ST. Thomas, is lying at quarantine with eight
cen OF the crew sick with yellow and intermt-
ent fever aboard. Fourteen others died on the
passage. 81 usftag1 a5.f-
The flood caused by the rain this morning
was so great in Jersey City that nearly every
basement cellar was filed with water. The
city prison was flooded SO that the prisoners
had to be moved.
An ocean yacht race for $4,000 takes place
cary in December. Three yachts, the Fleet
wing, Vesta and Henrietta are agreed. They
sail rom Sandy Hook and go to tie Isle Of
U 81 steamer Bienville arrived at ouaran-
tine to-day from st. Thomas, having lost three
men from yellow fever, between St. Thomas
and Port au Prince, and at the latter place.
There are now eighteen cases of intermittent
and remittent fever on board, but no yellow
fever. -.
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an., 80. New ORLEANS, Oct 80.
The Board of Levee Commissioners have is
sued proposals to build 100000 feet of the
Gen. Ortega, who has been here for some
Brazos st. Jago He refuses TO regard himself
as included in Gen. Sheridans denunciation
wick. i,3qi aiY aHIE -
Gen. Sheridan leaves to-norning for Texas.
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NEW BLocK.-Messrs. Marrett, Poort& Co.
have purchased the Wildredge. ESTATE, adjoin-
ing the Canal National Bank. The lot is SO
feet on Middle Street and 166 feet deep. The
price paid for it was $4,000 1t is the inten-
ton of Messrs. Marrett, Poor & Co. to erect
spacious and handsome carpet warehouse on
the LOT -t-
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Canadian Affairs.

HAMILTON, c. w, Oct. 30
A grand dinner was given to the English
Confederation delegates last night Speeches
were made by Hon. j. A. Mcdonald, Hon. Mr..
McDougal, and others, all in the interest of the
confederation. The speeches were remarkable
for the absence of any allusion to the Fenians
and Secretary Stewards letter.
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From Fortress Monroe.

FORTRESS MONROE, Oct 80
Ex-rebel Gen. Dick Taylor arrived here this
morning, on visit to jeff. Davis. He remain
ed in the Fortress all day, and went North this
evening .ttf
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A SPECIAL meeting of the ex- Hose Compa-
ny, win be held at No. g. Hancock street,
Thursday evening, as business of Importance
is to come before the meeting A punctual at
tendance is requested at 8 o'clock.
la - 90 Per order.
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THE auction sale by E. NJ Patten & Co. Of
silver plated ware and cutlery will be contln-
ued to-day at their rooms on Plumb, near
Fore Street 'n'H
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Omeial Vote Of Pennsylvania.

HARRISBURG, Pa, Oct. so.
A letter from the Secretary of the Common
wealth states the following as the complete Of
fcial vote for Governor: Geary, 3O7, ,274; Clym-
er, 29O,O96.
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Reorganization of the National Express
.. 4H1 Company. ..al.

-s5eh RICHMOND, Va, Oct. 80.
The National Express Company was reor-
ganized to-day. The new directors are General
Joseph r. Anderson of Richmond, w H. Pc
rot, of Baltimore, j. Carter Marbury, of George
town, Col M. G. Harmon, of Staunton, Va, r.
New York, j. Foley, Of Baltimore, VIM. Sew
ers OF Baltimore, and Lewis NOrveli of Lynch
burg. MIR, Perot win be President in place of
Gen Joseph Johnston. A further requisitiOn
OF 10 per cent. on the stockholders will be made
and payment enforced Tf
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Lieut.. Brainc Indicted for Murder and
III ~ Piracy. -h

NEW YORK, Oct. 30.
Lieut.. Braine who claims to have held com.
mission in the ex-confederate navy, and who
seized the steamer Chesapeake during the late
rebellion, has been indicted by the Grand Ju-
ry for murder and piracy on the high seas He
States Circuit Court. N
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Two or three New York papers recommend
George William Curtis for United States Sen
ator to succeed Mr.. Harris, whose term expires
with the present Congress. ........ n..I
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A."a soAiS eAe Aoho"ihS Prop'y SoVo seofy Vi 6en
Grant: Fi- d u ,guiil5smnl .lt--.
"A gentleman of this city, an intimate person
al friend of Gen. Grants, called on him in
Washington not long since. His purpose was
to get the influence of Cen Grant with the
President in relation to an Office in the city.
Gen. Grant told him frankly that his name
would be of no service to him, but an injury.
He said no had solicited very few favors Of the
President, and to them no favorable response
was returned. He said that one day Mr.. john
son spoke with him in relation to it, He said
to Gen. Grant: "You say that you are not
candidate for the Presidency. Now promise
me-" said the President, shat you will not let
your name be used in connection with that Of
flee and / will grant you any favor in my pow
er to bestow." TO this Gen. Grant repGed:-
.Mr johnson, am not q candidate But SUM-
nose the people insist upon making me one
what can do? And besides, Mrs. Grant has
been recently looking at the White House, and
thinks she can run that establishment ouite as
well as it is run now. And you know, Mr.
President, that these women win do pretty
much as they please. And Mrs. Grant would
decidedly object to my giving any such prom
ise. The President looked as if he did not
understand exactly whether this was in jest or
in earnest. .f h"
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Wanted ImlnediateIy.

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Also so Girls to work in Factories B8 5.1i
Farmers and others wanting men for any work
will do well to call u.s. as we will supply them free
Of charge. Address apply at the General Agency
employment once, 3513 Congress Street, up stairs.
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