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The Portland daily press., 1871-10-31

The San Jose (Ca.) Mercury contains this
singular story
"a remarkable case, either of mistaken
identity and fraud, or wilfu or constrained
narverseness recently occurred, and still ex-
lists, in this county, which is deserving of some
thing more than passing notice. There re-
sides with his mother in Santa Clara. Charles
". Skies, a young man of good reputation.
worthy and honest. but OF humble circum-
stances in life. There also resides in tie same
town, with her parents, Miss Hattie Burnett, a
granddaughter of Governor Burnett, an est-
maole young lady of eighteen, of fins accom-
pllshments and unsullied character. These
young people, it is asserted, formed an attach
ment for each other, against the wishes Of the
girls parents, who sought by various means to
break the intimacy between them. Young
Skies was positively forbidden to see or speak
to the girl. But everybody knows, who mas ar
rived at maturity, what such torbiddings
amount to. OF course he met her clandestine-
ly-at least it is so positively stated by those
who casually surprised them in their stolen in
teryiews. This state of affairs existed for sew
eral months, until the 4th of September last,
when MIR. Skies, accompanied oy young iaay
at the-law office of G. c. Stephens, of this city
an acquaintance of both parties-and stated as
their object in calling the intention of being
united in marriage. The lady remained in
conversation with Mr.. Stephens-who, by the
way, asserts that he has known Miss Burnett
from intimacy, and could not he deceived in her
identity-while Skies went to the clerks Office
for license He soon returned with this need
ed instrument, Justice Stewart was called in /,
and the parties were duly married. They re-
turned to Santa Clara, remained throug ghout
the day at the young mans home. and then
the lady went to her own home. Now comes
in the mystery, romance or what you may call
it, of the whole affair. The fact of the mar
riage leaked out-for Skies m ade no secret of
it-and soon reached the ears of the girls pa
rents. They asked her if it was true. She
said no, and seemed greatly surprised at the
intimation. Skies claimed that she was his
wife; and the girl was brought to confront him
| in the presence of Mr.. Stephens. Here she
denied everything relating to the alleged mar
| riage-had only known Skies as passing &C
| quairtance-never intended to marry him-tne
| whole thing was Troublesome woman bear
| ing resemblance to her had been procured TO
| personate her, &c. And in this she firmly per-
| sists at the present time. The parents believe
| the girl-the public, mostly, sympathize with
Skies. Some think her fears have been
wrought upon until she care net own the
truth. Others don't know what to think. 1t
is certainly queer case. The parents and all
parties are most worthy people"
The Portland daily press., 1871-10-31

INSTALLATION AT ALFRED. The installation
services of Rev, Joseph Kyle as pastor of the
Congregational church of Alfred will take
place in the church in that village Wednesday,
Nov. 1st, at 10 2 o'clock. The sermon on the
occasion will be preached by Rev. j. d. Emer-
son
The Portland daily press., 1871-10-31
To ket.s

THE southerly tenement in Cammett 3,oo, r,a;.
street, containing 10 rooms, Sebagoo water Sc Pos,
session given Nov l. vs.
Alsoa tenement containing 10 rooms, No II Oak
street. Apply to -
JAS. X. LUNT G. co, Druggis,s
ocZediw 81 34S Congress ST.
The Portland daily press., 1871-10-31
Monday. Oct. 20.

Monday. Oct. 20.
ARRIVED.
Steamer Hercules Wnnet PHILADELPHIA -cpal to
Randall, McAllister & Co :
Steamer New England, Field Boston tor East
port ana st John. NIB.
Sch Highland Queen, Gott, Cape Cod-eO bt,s
mackerel.
Sch Challenge, Bennett. Boston.
casset. "
Sch Convoy, Balkan, on, to load for Eastport
and CALAIS 'f'i'
Sch Geo Calhoun, Price, Boston Tor 81 John. NIB.
, Sen Mary Daniels Gould, Gloucester tor ST An
drews NIB. " " ~
Sch Emeline, Roberts, Wiseasset.
Sch Sylph Chase, Woolwich tor Boston,
Sloop Cornea, Graves. Wells Beach.
CLEARED.
Steamer Dirigo, johnson, New York Henry
Fox.
big Deborah Sou'e Orr Halifax-J POI teous
Sch Gem, Thomas. Newark, NJ-Chas SAWYER.
Sch Alice $, brl Ferris, st John, NB--John Por-
teous.
Sch Frank Pierce, Grant, Ellsworth = Eastern
Packet Co.
Sch Cherub, Burns, Thomaston. I..
FROM MERCHANTS EXCHANGE.
AR at Galveston 2ist, barque Clara Eaton, Meui-
man, Cardiff. .t
Ar at New York 30h brig San Carlos, Sydney. CB
Ar at Havans tno date brig Merriwa. Portland
MEMORANDA.
Brig Lie Houghton, Anderson, at Philadenbia
from Portland, reports on the evening OF the 18th.
ing sail, Chas Dearborn, of Alexandria Va fell over
board and was lost. Every effort was made TO save
him. but owing to very heavy seq he could NOT
be found.
The Portland daily press., 1871-10-31

ry,H0SE in want OF Plain or Fancy Joh Printing
I will find it TO their advantage to cali on W M
MARKS, at the Daily PressJob Printing Ofiice. EI-
change Street, Portland. LA
The Portland daily press., 1871-10-31

The st. John merchants were highly graf
ified to see the first men of our State who
went to that city through the courtesy of the
management of the E. & N. A. Railway
leaving their stores loaded down with boxes
of gloves and packages of silks as if impress
ed with the idea that no more of these
elegant articles would ever be made.
These dealers have no doubt expressed the
wish that such events might happen every
week and that the revenue officer might
be courteous enough to let the great
men laden with spois, pass unmolested. But
it cants be. The next morning, when it was
supposed that all the railroad kings, the grave
councillors OF state and the wise legislators had
all passed with their packages, the train was
-stAnnA.l-and tha- -rarnnrcalass- -tax-patharer
PROCEEDED to examine the passengers. One
we'll known excursionist, delayed by the good
cheer of the Bluenoses, having three boxes
of rare kids and his orercoat wadded
with three choice silk dress patterns-it was
cold weather-gave up his gloves to save his
silks. The three boxes of gloves probably
amounted to the duty on the silks. 1t is re-
ported that .he gentleman showed a little
temper.
The Portland daily press., 1871-10-31
M A II e L E ID
DIED D.

In his city, Oct. 30 Mrs. Mary B., wife of L. b. f.
Zcov, a" ed 3s years months.
In Standsb Sept. Is, Mrs. Rhoda Rich, widow OF
the late Israel Rich, aged SO years months days
ln Bath. Oct 2s. nj zze L.. daughter OF the late
Joshua Page. Esq, aged ~ years.
In Watervi!le, Oct. -, Mrs. Olive II wife of Dea
>. Me'cher, aged h2 years.
The Portland daily press., 1871-10-31
DEpARrusx OF OCEAN srEAmERs
pOnE OF PORTl.ANN.

NJ & III r. X; r TL<. >,
The Portland daily press., 1871-10-31

Mr.. Nelson Fuller of Union, died very sud
denly whe driving team loaded with lime
casks, near West Camden, last Friday. He
was "a years of age, and heart disease is sup
posed to have been the cause of his death.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-10-19

ave feel confident the slight reverse thC
Republican party of Texas is called unon t.
anticipate, will teach lessons which will pre-
vent the repetition of similar occurrence il
the next general State election.
Party tactics must be slightly changed
thorough and completsrprganization must be
effected, and the entire power and patronage
of the administration must be exerted to en-
sure the party against defeat"
Now, We cannot but express our ad.
miration for this open expression OF
the mouthpiece of the Davis admins
tration. They had a slight reverse
true; and a lesson is taught, which will
cause them to prepare safeguards for
the future, which will insure the party
against defeat. These safeguards mean
a corruption of the ballot box; "and
the entire power of the adminislra-
tom is to be used in relieving honest
men, who have accidentally gotten into
office, and by their position are cna-
bled to exclude villainy from many
places. This system was commenced
just before the late election, and we
suppose Governor Davis thought he had
the thing quite right. However, the
most consummate scoundrels sometime
fail in the selection of confidential
friends and are betrayed; but the Off.
cial Journal says this must not be 50
another time.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-10-19

spread of the disease. He consid-
cred the alarm about fever here, at
Galveston, or elsewhere, as prema-
ture and without any just cause"
On the same day was sent the fol-
lowing:
"NEw ORLEANS, Sept. %, II.
To His Exceieucy E j. Davis. Austin, Teras:
The undersigned, en- route for
Texas, after careful investigation,
find the city of New Orleans more
than usually healthy. Most GER
tainly yellow fever is not epidemic
here. We respectfully request that
your quarantine order be revoked. -
Signed by w. P. Hurley, Shreve-
port, La; E. Ryon, Richmond,
Texas; D. K. Long, Louis C. Wise,
Bastrop; R. A. Vance, Texas; John
Il. Warren, r. Gellhorn, Gonzales;
F. W. Chandler, J. 7. Chandler, G.
r. Freeman, Austin, Texas; William
Crooks, T. J. Heard, NJ. D., Hal.
L. Rountree, Galveston; and about
twenty others.
When on the 7th October the cleo
ton was over, and the speculation Of
his relative and friends at Galveston
realized, the quarantine was raised.
But this capital move of his Fraud
ulency" had already robbed the Tex.
ians delayed beyond the Gulf, OR
forced 10 seek unusual or more ex-
pensive routes home, of not less per-
haps than 100000, besides the in
estimable privilege of voting. During
the ten days of quarantine, many
hundreds of Texans remained in
New Orleans. ready material for the
fever if it was there; and the fact
that on the last day the Board of
Health reported the city entirely
free from ycUoaO fever, is positive
proof that the quarantine was with.
out just cause, and but another ex-
ample of unblushing corruption in
high places,
ONE OF THE ROBBED.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-10-19
Radical Remuneration.

The less deCaying mass Of corrup-
ton is stirred the longer it lasts, and
the less offensive it becomes. The Radi-
calsnowpropose reorganization,w with the
hope that they may gain by the meas
ure; but the people have placed their
determined hand against this abomi-
nation, and can never be lurCd into
its folds by false promises: RadicaIism
is dying in Texas. The people have
felt It's vile touch, and rccliled with
horror from it, nor will Texans permit
themselves to be ruled by this minority
longer than the next general election.
Radicalism has crampcd the industry
of the State, has ruined our finances,
has disrcgardcdali the rules and rights,
which were guaranteed Us by our Con-
stituticn, and left us nothing but the
former shell of government
Call your Convention, Messrs. Tracy,
Newcomb and Davis, and reorganize
if you can, before the last faint hope
of sweet morscis for your hungry
palates are gone. Chafe and sweat,
wrigglo and writhe in this your last
agOnizing moment, but in spite Of all
you will be forever consigned 10 the
hatred and contempt Of the good pco-
pie of Texas. They have condcmed
Radicalism, and as its cxccutioners too
they will consign it the dark rccesscs
of the future.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-10-19
Remarks Of Mr. sansonl.

The remarks of Mr.. SAMSON of
Williamson, in the Taxpayers Con-
vention, on the fourth resolution of
the committee of twenty-one which
is as follows: That in the event
the recommendations of this Conyen-
ton should be disregarded by the
Governor and Legislature, and no
measures of relief to the people be
adopted, and no carly day be fixed
for an election and assemblage Of the
Legislature, the committee appointed
by the President of the Convention
shall prepare a memorial, which shall
be presented from the committee,
through our delegate in Congress, to
the authorities of the General Cows
eminent, praying that the people of
Texas may be protected in the right
guaranteed by the Constitution OF
the State in the election Of members
of the Legislature, under just ap'
portionment, as well as al election
of State and county officers; and that
said committee shall be fully author
lied to present such facts and evi-
dence as will tend to secure the great
object in view.
Mr.. PRESIDENT: I regret the ne
cessity which impels me to vote
against any part of the report Of the
committee.
I regret that the committee have
seen fit to report this resolution; and
I wish it to be distinctly understood
that 1 do not desire to elicit discus
sion by the few words which duty to
myself and my constituents prompts
me to utter.
The resolution contemplates the
nonexistence of one Of the co-ordi-
nate branches of the State govern
ment, and in such event proposes an
appeal to Congress, under that clause
Of the federal Constitution which
guarantees to every State republi-
can form of government.
1t has always been, and is now,
my deliberate conviction, that when
ever civil government in State be-
comes, from any cause, disorganized,
there is no power outside of the State
to organize it. In the qualified cleo
tors of the State alone, resides the
power to set in motion and control
civil government in the State. So
long as the State government has the
form of a republic, no matter whether
those who fill the offices represent or
misrepresent the wishes Of the peo-
pie, or whether the offices be filled
at all, there can be no power in Con-
gress to intermeddle with its domes-
tic affairs. l cannot therefore yield
my assent to a proposition which, in
such contingency as this resolution
contemplates, would place this body
in the uncnviablc attitude Of suppli-
eating Congress to violate the Cons
stitution of the United States, and
usurp powers belonging exclusively
to the people of the State.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-10-19
The Last Radical Caucus.

On Saturday evening, the Radicals
held a causes, which proved to be a
very stormy affair. Three resolutions
were introduced in support of the pro-
clamation of martial law in Limestone
county, all of which were tabled. Maj.
Plumley became the victim of party
lash from such men as Ochiltree.
Slaughter and others, and the crown
ing event of the meeting was the
threat of Gov. Davis to resign unless
his course was sustained. This was q
novel way to whip the members Of the
p arty into the measures Of the admins
tration, but failed most signally.
Plumley, who has been an abolition
list for twenty years, and always a con
sistant Republican, was violently at
tackled by fraud on the Republican
party, in the shape of one Ochiltree
who, in his awkward attempt to adjust
the livery of his masters, reminds one
of hog in harness. After an able
and caustic speech, PIumley withdrew
from the caucus. He was defended
by Web. Flanagan, Harm, ard many
others with a great deal of warmth
and split in the party seemed immi-
nent and immediate.
At this juncture Governor Dayi:
come to the rescue, and made an APP
peal TO the caucus not to read Plumley
out; that it would result in the entire
overthrow of the party to continue
reading men out; his advice was tt
read no more out, but gather some in
He advised the calling of convention
at the earliest day possible.
1t is admitted by them, that thei
present platform only takes cognizanct
of past issues, and that these are be
yond the domain Of discussion now
Reorganization is needed for the future
and hence, as a last resort in this hou
Of emergency, convention is called Il
reorganize. The fact is the Radica
party is on IFS last legs, and nothing
can save it.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-10-19
Radical T=ECExpr,y.

a call is published for a convention
uf the Radical party for the purpose
Of patching up their rotten platform,
and fixing it so as 10 bear the weight
of another election. The propositions
look tolerable we'll in black and white,
but no one knows the depth Of villaiuy,
which has been, or will be at the bot
tom of this measure. The fact is,
they have failed in the villaiHous at,
tempt to carry the State in the inter-
ests of the Radical party, and though
the people have declared at the late
election by a majority Of twenty five or
thirty thousand that the State is Demo
cratic, they now propose to make an
attempt through hipocritical language
and false promises to reorganisc with
little more infuence-tr;ckery, how
ever, is what they mean. The ballot
box affair must be arranged so that 10
matter what majoritics are cast against
them the Radical candidate will receive
the election certificate. We suppose it
is proposed to start on a new plan;
clean out officers of all who are scrup.
ulOus in the least degree and fill their
places with "vipers" who will prey
upon the vitals of the people. Re
member it has been said that "Repub-
licans, aud none others, must draw
bread and butter from Republican
Golfers"
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-10-19

Legislature representing the people
shall be assumed and exercised by
any official whatever.
gentleman, you say this is a
question of the life and death of in>
diyiduals. l answer, it is more than
that. It is question of the life of
parties, Of States, and Of Govern
ments.
"AIr. Speaker shall vote against
the proclamation, and l desire that
my reasons shall be entered upon the
Journal 1 am willing to abide by
the decision of the future. In two
years, or less, all Republicans will
agree with my views Of to-day"
The evidence furnished by the
Governor upon which he declared
martial law, was sent to the House.
It is mostly heresay, and all unsworn
to.
On the other hand the citizens Of
Limestone county send up memoir.
ais backed by twenty afidavits, prov
ing that there has never been riot,
other than that made by the negroes,
and that the gathering of armed
white men was a posse comitattS
called out by the mayor to assist the
sheriff; d. charged their duties and
disbanded. The character of the
witnesses on each side is strongly in
favor of those in behalf of the citi-
zens, and everything tends to prove
that the Governor was not in the
least justified in his acts. In fact
there is no doubt but Judge Oliver is
at the bottom of the whole. His i'll
advised acts was The cause of the
large Democratic gain, and tue dis
gust Of honest white Republicans.
The final action is expected to be had
to>day upon the resolution of Mr..
Slaughter, and the Governor is ex-
pected to receive the endorsement of
the House By few votes.
Mr.. Plumley has received a dis
patch from the Chairman of the Re-
publican Executive Committee, stat
ing that his course is endorsed by,
and meets with the hearty approba-
ton Of his constituents.
4 joint resolution was introduced
in the Senate On Monday, authori-
zing the Governor to turn over ten
thousand dollars of the ten per cent.
bonds to a proper committee for the
relief of Chicago sufferers. Referred
to Finance Committee.
Bills passed-Incorporating the
Colorado Fire Company No. 2, Of
Austin.
Joint resolution authorizing the
Governor to send J. P. Newcomb to
New York to sell bonds. Was
amended by Senator Bowers to read
"send J. ?. Newcomb to the north
pole" and thus amended was re-
committed to the committee.
Establishing reasonable maximum
rates on all railroads in Texas at 3
cents per mile, with 100 pounds
baggage. Under u years of age
half price.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-10-19

A HAPPY WOMAN.-A happy
woman! is she not the very sparkle
and sunshine of life? A woman who
is happy because she can't help it
whose smile even the coolest sprinkles
Of misfortune cannot dampen. Men
make a terrible mistake when they
marry for money, for talent, or for
style; the sweetest wives are those
who possess the magic secret of be-
ing contented under any circumstan>
ceS. Rich or poor, high or low, it
makes no difference; the bright little
fountain Of joy bubbles up just as
musicallY in their hearts.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-10-19
LANES f CASEY
Collector of New Orlean


"Dr. White, president of the Board
Of Health, accompanied the delega-
ton of merchants yesterday morning
to the Governors office, and stated
to the Governor that he had person.
ally seen every case of Clever" in
the city, and was satisfied, there
would be no further mortality or any
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-10-19

"The Republican party mist purge itself
of the Yipers in Office who are preying upon
its vitals. Republicans, and none others,
must draw "bread and butter" from Republic
can coffers.-State Journal.
So we suppose by this the work Of
accommodation is about to commence.
We propose as the first victim, J. P.
NewcOmb, who not only preyed upon
the vitals of the Radica! party during
he late canvas, but even Quilted it.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-10-19

A young man says that there may
have been such a thing as real true
love in olden times, but that now the
notion is entirely obsolete; and if
you ask a young lady nowadays to
share your lot, she Immediately wants
to know how large that slot" is.
The Revolution has discovered
that women who live in seclusion,
with none but women for their asso-
ciates, never realize the ideal of
womanly nature. In the convent,
says the Revolution, woman shrivels
and bleaches out into a soft, selfish,
simpering, prayer-making automatoD.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-10-19

Mr.. Connelly's gin house, few miles
below San Marcos, was consumed by
fire on the 18th. A considerable amount
Of cotton was also burned. Loss,
about ST. 900.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-10-19

Saturday, in caucus, the Governor
threatened to resign unless lie was sus-
tanned in his declaration Of martial
law. This threat w0s not made in
earnest, but Davis presumed it would
whip such men as Plumley, Flanagan
and others into lis measures without
another word. What his next dodge
will be we are not prepared to say.
They arc certainly having lively times
in Radical quarters.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-10-19

The best thing to give your enemy
is forgiveness; to your opponent, to-
lerance; to a friend, your heart; to
your child, a good example; to a
father, Difference; to your mother,
conduct that will make her proud of
her son; to yourself, respect; to all
men, charity; to God, obedience.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-10-19

No one objects to have his wife
addressed in writing as "Dear Ma
DAM" but let the same individual
presume to say "Dear Mrs. Smith, -
while Mr.. Smith is within ear-shot,
and if there is not demonstration
fsOme kind it will only be because
Mr.. Smith does not feel quite equal
to the emergency.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-10-19

A young lady at a Western tenn
perance meeting said: Brethren
and sisters, cider is a necessity to me,
and I must have it. If it is decided
that we are not to drink cider, 1
shall eat apples and get some young
man to squeeze me, for I can't live
without the juice of the apple"
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-10-19

"The Union is not to be understood as de-
nouncing any good and we'll meaning Demo-
crat. There are a few such who deserve
commentator, and the more so because they
preserve o clean record Notwithstanding the
very bad company they keep. Nor have we
aGy objection to such men getting into office
but their party is dishonest one, and we dc
not, ard, as long as we can help it, will not
allow it to get into power. We believe il
would be disastrous to the country in every
Way Houston Union.
We suppose the Union, in penning
the above, considered it a fine morsel
to bite at. But there is not a Demo
crat in Texas, who would leave the
strong and upright party to which he
belongs to dabble in the dirty affairs Of
Radicalism. On the other hand, strong
evidence is being displayed in the Rad
cal ranks to desert the rotten party,
and get safely on the side of majorities.
Such bait as the above will not be rib
bled at; it only creates disgust for
such man as Tracy, TO say allow,
anccs will be made to conscientious
Democrats.