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The Portland daily press., 1872-04-23

pound of coal contracted for with Cattell was
without competition.
As to John Roach, the witness was never at
chester except to pass through ON his way to
and from his home in New. Jersey. Had never
seen John Roach except on business at the
navy department. Knew John Roach in no
other relation, and had not the slightest inter
est IN hoachs conduct or any others. The wit
ness then gave an account of the contract with
~ hoach ior the Tennessee's machinery, and said
tnat ne was influenced by the consideration of
trying an experiment to secure in good speed,
economy of coal as starting posnt to secure
an efnclent navy. The witness said that the
law Tor advertising does not apply to engines.
ne had IN hand orders for 81 900 worth of
machinery since 1867, before the coming in of
the present administration, excluding the in
cumbency of sherwood as chief engineer,
without advertisement. Engines and first class
engineers cannot be secured for the prices now
pala: Inere are now fifty engines in the navy
yaids which will never be used. The were no
shlps 10 put the engines in built by Isherwood,
winch cost millions of dollars. To attempt to
put any OF these engines in the Tennessee
would cost more than Roach's contract Wit
ness said ne knew nothing of the shipment of
Drick 10 California until he saw mention of it
IN the newspapers He had no interest of any
kihd, shape or manner in the payment of the
Secor Claims, neither was he promised nor did
ne expect TO receive any money or considera-
uon eltner express or implied. t
The witness then read a letter from John
Lenthall, stating that there was not word of
t t IN the statement that he had protested to
the secretary against the re-opening of the Sc
cor claims. The Secretary then read long
statement concerning the payment of the Secor
claims OF S93, OF this amount a portion
was LOT work and material to their contract,
actual due and furnished by order of the de-
partnent. Wv
!, FMS work was chiefly done and accepted by
the government Similar claims had been al
ready paid to other contractors while these
claims which had been laid aside for considera-
ton remained due, and other claims of entire
ly different character had been maid Con.
gress passed a law authorizing the Secretary to
investigate certain claims for the purpose of
ascertalnfng what amount shonld be allowed
each claimant for the increase of expense in
CURED In alterations of plans, sc.
The Portland daily press., 1872-04-23
Civ Affairs.


special meeting of the Mayor and Board of
Aldermen was held yesterday afternoon. The
following were drawn as traverse jurors for the
May term of the Superior Court, commencing
Tuesday, the 7th prox., viz: Samuel Rounds,
Howard L. Dennison, Charles H. Farris, Will
liam w. Ruby, Samuel F. Davey, Cyrus E.
Gallison, John Stackpole, John c. Dennis
Alex. P. Smith was appointed special police
man at Portland & Rochester Railroad station
without pay.
Petition of heirs of Tryphana Williams for
re-hearing on >question of land damages, had
leave to withdraw. Petition of Patrick Dee
han and others, for common, sewer on Briggs
street, referred to Committee ON Sewers; of T.
Markey and others, for lamp post ON WASH
ington street between Monroe and Fox streets,
referred to Committee ON Lamps; permission
was granted Franklin Fox to erect wooden
building on vacant lot No. 10 Middle street.
The bond of Henry w. Hersey, City Treasur-
er, was approved
The Portland daily press., 1872-04-23
xLIId CONGREss..sECoND SESSION

W. SENATE.
WASHINGTON, April 2.-The deficiency bill
came up, the question being on Mr.. MorriIPs
amendment.
Mr. Bayard opposed.
Considerable debate as to what bill should be
considered took place, when a message was re-
ceived from the President, transmitting q COPY
Of the counter case of the United States against
Great Britain. rf fF
After still further discussion the North Caro-
lima election case was taken up
Mr. Cole from the committee of conference
on the legislative appropriation bill, submitted
report which was laid over.
Mr. Cameron moved to lay the North Caroli-
ma election case on the table. Lost
Mr. Pool addressed the Senate in favor of
giving seat to Mr.. Abbott
Mr. Edmunds, in discussing the incid entail
question, said he had no doubt that the Lepis-
lature in North Carolina in assuming to elect
Mr.. Vance, had attempted to insult the people
of the United States, and he would be glad to
resent that insult if he could do SO according to
law, but he did not see how it could be done.
Mr. Stockton argued briefly against the claim
of Mr.. Abbott. > W..
Pending the action the Senate at T. 80 held
Drlef executive session, and then took recess
till 7.3O o'clock this evening. The session is for
the consideration of of the postal code only
HOUSE.
Mr. Wood of N Y, introduced bill direct
the Assistant Treasurers in New York, Phila-
delphia and Boston 81, 600, 600 in coin and 81
100000 in q. s. legal tenders the notes to be
loaned on pledge of q, s. bonds under certain
stipulations.
The morning hour was consumed in reading
a long internal revenue bill introduced by Mr..
Maynard.
The bill preventing straw bids for carrying
mails, as reported from the Conference Com
mittee, was agreed to.
The Indiana contested election case came up,
the report of the Committee being that Mr..
Wilson the sitting member was entitled to the
seat.
After discussion the resolution giving the
seat to Mr.. Wilson was adopted, yeas 105, nays
GA. ot ru rtfsH s vr5 ertl- frHI.fr
MI Ely of N. Y, introduced bill to repeal
the law which requires cigar manufacturers to
give bonds ,s-.....-
On motion of Mr.. Banks of Mass, a resolu-
ton was adopted calling on the President for
the correspondence touching the claims for in
direct damages against Great Britain.
Mr.. Cox of N. Y, from the Committee on
rules reported rule excluding from admission
to the floor of the House, ex-members of Con-
gress who do not declare on honor that they
have no personal or private interest in any leg
islative measure before the House, or any of
its Committees, the object being to exclude ex-
members engaged in lobbying.
Without disposing of the resolution the
House adjourned. - 4-a1 t e..
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MINOR TELEGRAMs.

:, At least hundred thousand persons visited
Central Park in New York, and half as MANY
Prospect Park in Brooklyn Sunday.
A Rio Janeiro despatch states that NJ Bodis-
co, Secretaryof the Russian legation in Brazil.
| died there recently.
Steam yacht Francena of Boston, arrived at
New York Sunday, from Southern ports, where
she has been pleasure cruising. She sailed for
Havre yesterday.
A Montevideo letter states that Prof Agassiz
and several of his party was arrested while fill
ing his pockets with pieces of rock, and taken
TO the guard honse, but were soon released.
A Berlin letter states that there was for
mdable outbreak of miners at Rothschilds
coal mines, in Ostran. Troops were required to
disperse them but not before several buildings
We're destroyed Fifteen of the rioters were
badly wounded, several of whom died.
The London Times strongly urges the adop-
ton by Parliament of the motion which Lord
russell announced his intention of introducing
Tor an address to the Crown for suspension of
the proceedings on the part of Great Britain
before the Geneva tribunal, until the American
claims for indirect damages are withdrawn
A Halifax despatch says the fine new steam
er Falmouth makes her first trip between Port
land and Halifax Wednesday week.
The Florida Legislature met Monday and adj
Journed to Tuesday, no quorum being present.
Under decree of bankruptcy, the Alabama
A.ooS" ie"iilOdu WAS sou at auction
Monday. 1t was bought for Alabama by Gov.
Lindsay
The first grain laden vessels from Chicago for
the season arrived at Erie, Pa, Monday
The Pope gave an audience Sunday to 1000
citizens of Rome. In the course of his remarks
he reproached the Italian and other govern
ments for usurping the rights of the church.
Crowds are visiting the United States fleet in
Marsailles. The squadron will remain in that
city few days and then take a cruise on the
Atlantic.
The French radicals rejoice over the evidences
OF the growth of Republican ideas in the de-
partments.
1t is understood that Gov. Hoffman will veto
the New York charter bill on the ground of un-
constitutionality.
A Philadelphia despatch sage a water spout
deluged the country country about Timber
Creek, Sunday. The spout lasted but two min
utes.
The crOss-examination of Isherwood, in the
Robson investigation, affords another exam
pie OF the weakness of the case against the
Secretary Of the Navy 1t has been proved
that sherwood is the author of several of the
grossest ISLANDERS against the Department, and
that he consulted Dana both before and after
publication. During his occupancy of the
Bureau of Steam Engineering contracts amount
ing to $4,000, 600 were made by him and Gideon
Welles, when the government had no vessels in
winch to place the machinery manufactured.
The Portland daily press., 1872-04-23
FOREIGN.

RumOrs Of n Dissolution of the Cabinet.
LONDON, April 22.-The News states that it
is possible before the close of the next week
the present Gladstone Cabinet will be dissolved
and be succeeded by conservative ministry.
The general elections for members of Parlia-
ment takes place during the latter part of the
summer 1t is also certain that the government
will be defeated in the Commons when the d.
vision occurs on Fawcett's bill relative to the
University of Dublin, which has been made a
cabinet question.
The English Cabinet.
The English Cabinet yesterday resolved if
defeated on Fawcetts Dublin University bill,
that all would accept the defeat as vote of
confidence, and resign. The House will decide
on Thursday whether this pretext causes resig-
nation, or the gravcr Alabama question.
The Government Questioned.
The Duke of Richmond in the House CT
Lords and Mr.. Disraeli in the House OF Com
mons, gave notice tonight that should question
the government tomorrow as to whether it was
prepared to give Parliament and the country an
assurance that further proceedings before the
Geneva Board of Arbitration on the Alabama
claims will be suspended unless the claims for
indirect damages are withdrawn and abandon
ed by the government of the United States.
In the upper House Lord Oranomore wanted
all the papers produced and Also the minutes of
conversations accompanying the presentation
of the British counter case at Geneva The
record he believed, would prove humilating to
the country. He declared that it was degard-
ing to ask the American government any ques-
ton as to the propriety of our presenting the
counter case.
Earl Granville replied that there had been
no degradation. He described his conversa-
tions with Mr.. Schenck the American Minis.
ter as entirely personal. Mr.. Schenck agreed
| to ask the government at Washington its views
| of the prOpriety of the presentation by Great
Britain of her counter case and accompanying
documents at Geneva. To this inquiry no ans.
wer had been received.
Meeting Of the French Assembly.
VERSAILLES, April 22.-The adjourned ses.
sion of the National Assembly was resumed
this afternoon. The House discussed the order
of business. President Theirs wanted the tax.
es disposed of first and then the formation Of
the Council of State might be taken up, but he
hoped the discussion of the army bills woult
be deferred for grave political reasons. The
Assembly however decided to consider first the
scheme for Council of State, and next tn,
the army bill, leaving the tax bill for an indie
finite future. nt-ls g}tae
l Government Reinforcemcnts.
MATAMoRAs, Mex, April 22.-Gen. Cevall
with five hundred men and two pieces of artil
lery arrived from Vera Cruz, and the steame
Tampico is to bring three hundred more Tn
arrival of the above force was timely and salts
factory. The revolutionists are expected to ap
pear before the city Tomorrow.
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Domestic Markets.

Domestic Markets.
NEW YORK, April 22-Evening-Co quiet and
Flour firm; sales 500 bbis; State IS q 7' Is;
Round hoop Ohio Is q 90; Western 65 90 Is;
Southern Z 90 q II 70, Wheat q SC higher; sales
l69; Winter Red Western IS @ so; White Michis
gan 81 az 05. Corn frmer; sales $4,000 bush (;
bush; Ohio 52a@54c; Western at 5Oa@52. Beef quiet
Pork quiet and firm; new mess Is IS q 1877 8. Lard
%SsKsv ssa@ at 81 Butter
Soss dun Rio ii isse, Moiasses quiet Ii T. New sss
quiet and steady at IS q 6sac; Rosin firm at 90 a
S2i for strained inc Petroleum steady crude 12a
Freights to Liverpool dull.
NEW YORK, April a. Cattle Market-Cattle
higher on the week, but closed weak; quality good
range 99 10; average H. Receipts for the week.
II; receipts 14eO6 head. Hogs nominal at ~ q
for live; dressed at 81 q 81; receipts $4,000.
CHICAGO, April o. Flour strong; spring 90
q 80. Wheat active and higher; No Spring at
2s5 90 and closed active; 20i bid and 80 ask
Oats No stronger at So q s4c Rye higher; No
SIC bid. Mess Pork quiet at II 90 q u 90. Lard
firm at S4c.-Hams in pickle firm at q Sc. Bulk
dsa ~ der t clear a rib .s sides g.
at SIC. Live Hogs firm at 4 10 GAS.
Recepts-4O00 bbls -four, 5000 bush wheat, 100 600
Shipments-s,OOO bbls -four 1000 bush wheat, a.
900 bush corn, $4,000 bush oats, 1000. bush rye,
$4,000 bush barley.
CINCINNATI, April 22.-Pork dull and unsettled ;
city offered and other kinds not wanted Sales at
Lousvil at II 90 cash. Lard dull and firm; steam
held at SIC; kettle SIC. Bulk Meats dull and firm
shoulders sold at 4sc; mostly held at Ale; sides a
| &C.. Bacon dull and firm; shoulders at &c; sides
at63 q &c. Live Hogs steady at 4 26 q 80; re-
ceipts 1900. Whiskey dull.
TOLEDO, April 22.-Flour unchanged Wheat shade
lower; No I White Michigan Is a 70; Amber
Michigan 10Y. Corn firm; high mixed 49,; low dc
5lc Oats steady; 42i for No 1; Michigan 4ic.
| European Markets.
LONDON, April 22-11.30 A. M.-Consols at 92i fol
money and account.
American Securities-U. s. 5-20's 1862, 90t; dc
1865. old, 914; do 1867, 93k. 10-40s, s9t.
LONDON, April 22-1.3O p. M.-Refned Petroleum
163 q 16sd Tallow easier at SIS.
FRANKFORT, April 22-U. S. 5-2O's, 1862 $50.
| PARIS, April 22.-Rentes 55f 45c.
LIVERPOOL, April 22-1O.3O-Cotton closed dull
middling uplands III q lid; do Orleans 11s g
lid; sales IL, 600 bales.
LONDON, April 22-4.3O P. M.-Csnsols closed al
| 023 for money and account. -
American securities-U. s. $40 1862, 80; do 1861
OFT; do 1867, s33; U. S. 1O-4o's, s9A.
| PARIS, April 22-.30 P. M.-Rentes closed at So
| SOC.
LIVERPOOL, April 22.-3O P. M.-Cotton CLOSED
dull; middling uplands III q lid; do Orleans Iii
a lid; sales r. 900 bales, of which 1000 bales wer
for speculation and export.
Breadstuffs firm; California wheat lis 10d a ~
10d; red winter lis 1Od. Flour Pisa 27s Cd. Corr
2ss q 2Ss Sd. Bacon 29s Cd for Cumberland cut.
LONDON, April 22-Evenng.- Calcutta Linsee,
Oil closed at 62s Cd q 62s.
Boston Stock List.
[Sales at the Brokers' Board, April 22.l
Eastern Railroad. lO9
The Portland daily press., 1872-04-23

MATAMoRAs, Mex, April 22.-Gen. Cevalla
with five hundred men and two pieces of artil-
lery arrived from Vera Cruz, and the steamer
Tampico is to bring three hundred more. The
arrival of the above force was timely and salts
factory. The revolutionists are expected to ap-
pear before the city tomorrow.
The Portland daily press., 1872-04-23
DEArH or Mrs. WII1AM WIL11s.-This es

DEATH OF Mrs. WILLIAM WLLIs.-This es-
Unable lady, so warmly beloved for her amia-
bility and Christian virtues, died quite sudden
ly on Sunday forenoon of apoplexy. She arose
at her customary time in the morning, but was
soon after seized with a severe pain in her head,
She retired to bed again and her physician, DIR,
Gilman, was called, who prescribed for her
Finding herself growing worse the doctor was
again summoned, but his skill was unavailing
and she died about half past ten. Mrs. Willis
was the daughter of the late Chief Justice
Ezekiel Whitman. She survived her husband
and three children, and leaves several grand
children, two of whom had been, since the
death of their mother, members of her OWL
household
The Portland daily press., 1872-04-23
BY TELEGRAPH.
MATTERS IN MAINE.


Attempted Burglaries ut Bethel.
Especial to the Press.]
BETHEL, April 22-The store of Charles Ma
son on Bethel Hill, was entered by burglars on
Sunday night, who blew open the safe with
powder. They got but little money to reward
them, for Mr.. Mason, who had taken his mon
ey, amounting to about $500, out for use on
Saturday, had forgotten to return it and carried
it home in his pocket, The store of Oliver Ma
son was also broken into the same night, but
the rogues did not succeed in opening the safe,
which contained about 500, and they were
forced to content themselves with what little
money there was in the till. Altogether they
realized about dozen dollars There are evil
dences thu the work was done by professionals.
by Associated Press.l
Launching.
BATH April 22.-Launched to-day from the
yard of Goss & Sawyer, fine three masted
schooner of 1916 tons, named Alfred w. Fisk.
She is owned by Messrs. Kilham, Loud & Co.
of Boston, Alfred w. Fisk, George s. Dow and
others of Providence, r. l., and Capts. E. and
j. Kelley of West Dennis, Mass, who will COM
mand her alternately.
.e'f'' N Suicide.
Ao1osIA, April AN.--OeorSe weeks Oh oiu-
ney, committed suicide yesterday by hanging
His age was II.
Incentive to Manufactures.
BANGOR, April 22-As an incentive to the
formation of new manufacturing enterprises,
the City Council this evening passed to be ell
crossed resolution exempting from taxation
for ten years, all future Improvements and adj
ditiOnal capital for manufacturing purposes to
the amount Of $4,000 or more.
The Portland daily press., 1872-04-23

THE JUBILEE SNGERs.-The great audience
which gathered at City Hall last evening to
listen to these fine vocalists enjoyed a rare
musical treat, if the applause given was gen
uine Undoubtedly the band are fine singers
and render their selections from recognized
authors with much sweetness; but the great
charm of their concerts lies in the peculiar
plantation melodies, which are SO novel and at
tractive to the ears of northern people-a
wierd, plaintive form of harmony that springs
spontaneously in the minds of this race, which
has more natural music in its composition than
any other. The humorous selections last even
ing were remarkably good, and the solos and
trios which were interspersed through the pro-
gramme, gave an opportunity for an exhibition
of the quality of the individual voices The
singers were very grateful for the liberal pat
ronage awarded them and the courtesies ex
tended by our citizens.
The Portland daily press., 1872-04-23

HOTEL ARRIvALs.-Wm. Philbrick of Show
hogan, I. H. Jordan Thomaston, c. s. Stearns
New York, Geo. w. Frost Newmarket, w. W.
Rice Thomaston, A. F. Parlin and E. S. Pres
colt Slowhegan, j. w. Ellison and w. j. Col
by of Chicago, F. B. Hawley Bridgeport, Conn.,,
and L. NJ Stanton of New York are stopping at
the Preble House.
f. w. Silsby Lynderville, VT, C. p. Emerson
Alton Bay, N. H., G. L. Durkee and Chas. E.
Parker of Boston, are stopping at the United
States Hotel.
N G. Hichboon Stockton, R. c. Jewett Buck
field, +. ID. Murch Boston, and David Dennis
of Gardiner are at the st. Julian.
D. McEwan and j. p. Macintosh of Montreal,
8. D. Leavitt of Eastport, VIM. Thomson of st.
John, N. B., George c. Lord and wife of Bos-
ton, 7. G. Stickney Bangor, j. H. Belcher and
Clinton B. Rogers and wife of New
York, and G. w. Russell of Lawrence, Mass,
are at the Falmouth Hotel. trl'4
The Portland daily press., 1872-04-23

MAY-DAY In CITY HALL.-The s. p Society
are to give one of the finest, most unique, and
charming entertainments on May-day evening
ever witnessed in this city. 1t is called the
''May Flower" an original production, and full
of poetry, music. flowers, dancing, fairies, and
beautiful transformations. The s. P Society
have won high reputation for their successful
representations, beinning with Cinderella some
years since. Their announcements are always
responded to by crowded houses. No associa-
ton in the city comprises higher and more eff
fective talent and we feel sure that the Hall
will be thronged on this occasion.
The Portland daily press., 1872-04-23

AN entertainment will be given next We'd
nesday evening by the young people connected
with the I'd Congregationalist church, at their
vestry. Dialogues, charades, singing, &C., will
fill the programme, and pleasant time may
be expected. The admission fee has been plac-
ed at low figure
The Portland daily press., 1872-04-23

AUCTION COLUMN.

AUCTION COLUMN.
Real Estate-F. o. Bailey G. Co.
Crockery-F. o. Bailey & Co.
Guardians Sale-Mary w. Pease.
SPECIAL NOTICE COLUMN.
Removal-Aaron r. Aldrich & Co.
Salesman Wanted-E. H. C. Hooper.
Fringes and Laees-Nelson s. Co. -, -..
ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN. r
Festival-City Hall.
Festival-First Baptist Church.
Apron Fair-Samaritan Association.
Dio Lewis--City Hail. ....... .....
NEW ADVERTISEMENT COLUMN.
Straw Sewers Wanted-Hillman, Mellen g. Co.
To be Sold Cheap-Pony.
Insuranee-S. HI. McAlpine.
Cordage-Fearing, Rodman g. Swift.
Base Ball.. +. Day. .f
Opening-Eastman s. Cults.
Wanted.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
Phalon's Invigorator.
Mrs. Manchester.
Carpet Renovating-16 Market Sqr.
The Portland daily press., 1872-04-23
Supreme Judicial Court.

MoNDAY,-In the case of Bailey VS.. Montgomery
set down for trial Monday afternoon, the parties
agreed upon the terms of settlement and the case
stricken from the trial list In order for dispo-
sition on Tuesday.
Casco Preserving Company, VS.. Portland g. Roches-
ter Railroad Company. l..
The Portland daily press., 1872-04-23

AcCIDENT.-Yesterday afternoon Mr.. B. E.
Cutter, while experimenting some preparations
for new cargo of coal, fell from a staging,
striking on his back upon some timber, ten or
twelve feet below, injuring him quite seriously
though no bones were broken. a}3I.--s.srie
The Portland daily press., 1872-04-23
Another Victim.

LOWELL, Mass, April 22-The coroner's jury
on the inquest of the body of Patrick Gishan.
ner, who was committed to the police station on
Friday night and found dead Saturday morn
ing, was that he died from excessive intoxica-
ton.
Counterfeiters Arrested,
Lumberg and Kelley, charged with counter
letting nickel five cent pieces, have been each
held for trial in $4,000 bail
The Portland daily press., 1872-04-23


TEMPERANCE RALLY.-A Washingtonian
meeting will be held in City Hall, Biddeford,
Tomorrow night. 1t will no doubt be an en-
thusiastic one. A most pleasing feature will
be the presence of the Cold Water Templars of
this city, who will march to the hall in full re-
gala. The enlistment of the children in this
work is certainly most praiseworthy move
ment.
BUSINESS ACTIvITY.-Our wharves are begin
ming to present most lively appearance. The
schooner Collector arrived yesterday from Rock
land with $50 casks of lime for Capt. Hill. The
schooner Pearl arrived Sunday and is loading
with headings. The schooner E. Arcularius ar
rived Sunday with a cargo of moulding sand
for the Water Power Machine shop. Cargoes
of coal which, on account of the long winter
season has become unusually scarce, are daily
expectAd r1't .it Fsi. 81. III a-l..' .f
The Portland daily press., 1872-04-23
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL


MISUNDERSTANDING oravian.-3200 bush
peas 5000 TBS beef do bacon, Ill 900 do lard
100000 do pork.
ST JOHN NB.-Sch. George Calhoun 1099 bbls
Hour 10 tons grue, 2,160 gals oil, spars.
.-4 Foreign Imports.
HALIFAX, NS.-Steamer Chase-Goods for Mon
treal, New York and Boston.
ST JOHN, NB.-Sch Nashwauk.-7OO railroad
sleepers, 1900 posts to L. Taylor
MATANZAS.-Sch. Abbie-2S6 hhds. 100 boxes Of
sugar, to George S. Hunt.
The Portland daily press., 1872-04-23

Z A MARROW EsCAPE-Sunday afternoon Mr..
Harry Hyde, while engaged in securing some
floating logs in the canal, found himself unex-
pectedly engaged in struggle with the now
very rapid current. Unable to Withstand it he
was carried over the fall near Curriers' shop.
He was fortunately able to clutch portion of
the bridge below, and thus saved himself from
certain death if he had been carried over the
next fall below H-ar -a4