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The Portland daily press., 1872-04-17

shoemaker named Nichols, at Madea Hill,
near London, Monday evening murdered four
children and then committed suicide. He is
supposed to have been insane.
President Woolsey of Yale College, denies
that he favors the American case as presented
at Geneva He condemns it.
The Methodist Conference of New York has
adopted a resolution condemning Sunday mail
trains, on the ground that they lead to Sunday
travel aud consequent violation of the Sabbath,
incidentally leading to communism.
The Carlist bands in Spain have nearly all
disappeared.
Hamilton College, New York, has been closed
on account of the presence of small pox
The third mate and thirteen of the crew of
ship Seminole, were arrested in New York
Monday they confessiug to having robbed the
cargo during the voyage from San Francisco
"A large meeting was held in Boston Tuesday
night, commemorative of the services of Prof.
Morse, Mayor CASTOR presided. Prof. Horsford
of Cambridge, Richard H. Dana, Josiah Quin-
cy and Others spoke
The Supreme Lodge of the knights of Pyth-
las had grand procession in Baltimore yester-
day.
The Dominion people were thankful all day
Monday for the recovery of the Prince Of
Wales.
The striking German carpenters have voted
not to yield their demands to the threat of a
clock OUT by employers.
The English tory papers are greatly elated in
consequence of the defeat of unimportant gov.
eminent amendments to the ballot bill, in the
House of Commons, Monday night.
Ten bodies of the lost steamer Oceanicus were
found Monday and buried.
Miller's school building and boarding house
| at Williamstown was burned Sunday.
Buffalo voted Tuesday to loan its credit fol
81 DOC, 900 to aid in building the railroad to the
oil.country by large majority.
An immense Morse memorial meeting wa.
held in the Representative Hall at Washington
Tuesday night. Speaker Blaine presided, as
\ sisted by Vice President Colfax. The Presi
dent Cabinet, Judges of abe Supreme Cour
and other officials were present. Dispatches
The Portland daily press., 1872-04-17
BY TELEGRAPH.
MATTERS IN MAINE.


Supreme COurt-- II abroad Matters.
Special by Western Union Line
LEWISTON. April 16-The April term of the
Supreme Judicial Court for AndroscoggiI
County commenced its session in Auburn to
day, Judge Walton presiding. There are two
hundred and eighteen cases on the continued
docket and one hundred and seventeen on the
continued criminal docket.
The directors of the Lewiston & Auburn Rail
road completed terms with parties in this city
to-day for land on Main street ON which to con-
struct depot.
Another Open Port.
WALDOBoRo April 16.-The ice left our river
this morning and it is now open to navigation.
Last year it was open about the middle OF
March,
Morse Memorial Meeting at Augusta.
by Associated Press.I
AUGUSTA, April 16-In compliance with the
call of the National Telegraph Memorial Asso-
citation memorial meeting of the citizens of
Augusta was held this evening in honor of the
late Prof. S. F. B. Morse. The following reso-
luton was adopted
Resolced That the people of this city unite
with the people of the United States and of the
civilized world in expressing their reverence for
the memory of the great inventor of the tele-
graph, Samuel +. B. Morse
A New Railroad.
BANGoR, April 16-The meeting of the friends
of the Penobscot Central Railroad propose to
run from Bangor to Daver via Kenduskeay and
Corinth, was held at Kenduskeag to-day The
meeting was not large but earnest and enthusi-
astic, and it was voted to proceed to organize
under the charter obtained last winter, and
committee was appointed to make the necessa-
ry arrangements for preliminary survey
Manufactures mt Bangor
A third public meeting in aid of manufac-
lures was held tonight at City Hall, which was
literally crowded by an audience brim full of
enthusiasm. The several committee appoint
ed at the preceding meeting reported progress,
and the committee upon Board of Trade and
Manufactures reported contribution and that
a sufficient number of signatures to the same
had been obtained to organize at once.
The Portland daily press., 1872-04-17
Domestic Markets,

New York; April 16-Evening firm; sales
4,iO1 bales; Middling uplands 1890 Flour firm !;
7O5 g 90; Western co q 9 90; southern I so q
II go Wheat steady; sales 26, 600 BUSH No Spring
sS %elts ss Nc % DO - . Soi store Winter
200 Corn tirmer; sales II 900 bush; Mixed Western
20 7Ot Oats steady; sales sc, 900 bush Ohio 50 q
new mess is % a Is 10 Lard quiet and weak at 81
q g.. Butt steady Whiskey quiet at s75 a ssl.
Rice dull at q o. Sugar dull; MuscovadoS q Eli
q i9a. MoIasses dull; Muscovado 81 q SO. Naval
Stcres-Spirs Turpentine dull and heavy at e6 Rosn
cum steady; crude 70 a 124; refined % q 22i.
Freights steady; grain per ste am AID.
CHARLESTON, April 16.-Cotton strong; MiddIng
uplands at 22tc.
SAVANNAH, April 16--Cotton firm; and in good
demand; Middng uplands 224
MOBILE, April 16-Cotton steady; Middlipp uplauds
22Ic.
New ORLEANS, April 17.-Cotton firm; Middling
uplands 22sc.
CHICAGO, April 16-Flour active and strong; 6 so
do 1875 @2Oo. Corn firmer at 10 q 4os for No 2
mixed. Oats quiet and easier SO a 331 for No. ..
Rye duh at SO for No. Barley active at So for No
AT "a so. Bulk Meats unchanged. Hams in
pickle 90. Whskey firme and active at SO, Live
Hogs firm and active at Is q 60. Cattle quiet at
Receipts 900 bbs -four, 1000 bush wheat, 50, 600
bush corn, 1900 bush oats, 1000 bush barley.
Shipments-3,OO0 bbls -FOUR 10 900 bush wheat, f.
900 bush corn, 81 900 bush oats, 5000 bush barley
1000 hogs.
CINCINNATI, FApril 16.-Pork quiet and weak; 200
bbls were taken by speculation at S14OO cash. steam
10; kettle So. Bulk Meats quiet and weak; sides 81
clear rib sides q 81. Bacon dulland firm; Shout
4 so; receipts 1900 head Whiskey In fair demand
and advanced to "a.
TOLEDO, April 16.-Flour quiet and unchanged
Wheat quiet and unchanged; 1 So for exta White
Michigan 1 &c for No 1; 57A for Amber MICHIGAN
Corn and oats dull and unchanged
The Portland daily press., 1872-04-17
TO K Ell N
The British Note.

LONDON. April 16.-The following note ac-
companied the counter case delivered to the
Board of Arbitration at Geneva yesterday: On
behalf of Great Britain the undersigned is in
structed by Her Majesty's government to say
that while presenting their cOuntrys case un-
der the resolution hereinafter mentioned, they
nnd 1T incumbent upon them to inform the ar
btrators that misunderstanding has unfortu-
nately arisen between Great Britain and the
United States touching the nature and extent
of the claims referred to in the Treaty of Wash
ington The misunderstanding relates to claims
Tor indirect losses under three heads First
loss IN transfer of American shipping to the
British flag; second, loss from enhanced insur-
ance; third, loss from the prolOngation of the
war. The claims for indirect losses are not adj
mitted by Her Majesty's government to be with
In the scope and intention of arbitration Her
MaJestys government have been and still are
IN correspondence with the government of the
United States in relation thereto. AS that cor
respondence has not been brought to final
issue, Her MajestyS government desire the ar
bitration to proceed with reference to claims
Tor direct loss; they having thought it proper
in the meantime to present their counter case,
which is strictly confined to direct claims. in
the hope that the unfortunate misunderstood
ing may be removed Her Majesty's govern
ment expressly and formally notify the arbitra-
tors that their counter case is presented without
prejudice to the position as mentioned by Her
MaJestys government in the correspondence,
whereto reference has been made and under the
express reservation of all Her Majesty's rights
III the event of the differences continuing to ex-
lst between the parties. If necessary further
communication will be made to the arbitrator.
(Signed,) TENTERpES.
The Effect OF the British Note.
A special despatch from Geneva to the Daily
News says: 1t is feared that the nature of the
protest against the jurisdiction of the arbitra-
tors at Geneva on the American claims for in
direct damages which accompanies the British
counter case may prevent settlement of the
dispute between England and America
Abolition of the Passport System.
PARIS, April 16.-The order abolishing the
passport system has gone into operation. Per
sons arriving in and leaving France to-day were
not obliged to show their passports Gen. But
terri Id has arrived here.
Shipwreck, Etc.
BosToN, Mass, April 16.-The brigantine
Mayfower, running between Halifax and Bos-
tom went ashore at Island (?) Previous ON the
18th inst. and was totally wrecked The pas
sengers and crew were saved.
Liquors to the value of $4,000 were seized
yesterday in the store of George w. Torrey.
South Market street, for alleged violation of
the aevenue laws
Thomas Herty convicted of murder in NAL
den, was to-day sentenced to the State prison
for life. f-'''
The Portland daily press., 1872-04-17

MAINE STATE BOATING AssocIATIoN-The
annual meeting of the Maine Boating Associa-
ton was held at the st. Julien Hotel yesterday
afternoon. The attendance was quite good and
the spirit manifested was indicative that the
boating interest in Maine is animated and
growing. At this meeting the Unas, Ariels,
Alcyons, 'Longshoremen and Emerald Clubs of
Portland were represented, as well as the Bow
doins of Brunswick, and the Cleans of Bath
The following officers were chosen: R. Will
liams of the Una Club, President; P. C. Davis,
of the Emerald Club, Vice PRESIDENT F. S.
Waterhouse, of the Bowdoin Club Secretary
w. R. Shaw, of the Clean Club, Treasurer
1t was voted to hold grand review in Portland
harbor some time in June. The place of hold
ing the annual regatta for prizes was referred
to the Regatta Committee. The Bath boys
were anxious that that town should be selected
and offered 500 towards the expenses of the
race. The financial affairs of the Association
are in good condition, with money in the treas
ury,
The Portland daily press., 1872-04-17
Trial of an Alleged Wholesale Murderess

New HAVEN, Conn, April 1G-The trial of
Lydia Sherman, for the poisoning of her hus-
band, II. n. Sherman, last May in Derby, be-
gan to-day in this city, Mrs. Sherman was
brought into the Court at 10 O'clock looking
well after her confinement in Jail for nine
months. The indictments contains four counts
First, that Mrs. Sherman did felonIously mix
arsenic In chocolate on the 9Th of MAY, 1871,
aud give it to Mr.. Sherman second, that at
divers times between the 9Th and 18th of MAY
she mixed arsenic in Cruel and gave it to Mr..
Sherman The third and last counts are sub
stantialy the same as the first two, with legal
changes of wording. But little time was re-
quired to get jury empannelled. Only two
were challenged, both stating that they had
formed an opinion. Mrs. Sherman pleaded not
gnilty to the indictment, and the trial began
the first witness called was the family phys-
clan, Dr. Beardsley, He stated that on the 9th
of May he was called and found Mr. Sherman
suffering from vomiting, parched throat and
intense thirst. These symptoms continued to
increase till Friday morning. when Sherman
died. At last DIR. Beardsley thought some of
symptoms were those of arsenic. AT this point
a question was raised as to the admissibility of
evidence to be introduced that Dr. Sherman
Frank Sherman and Dennis Hurlburt all died
from arsenical poison in the same manner tina
Sherman died. This was argued by counsel,
and the Court adjourned to give its decision in
the morning.
The Portland daily press., 1872-04-17

1t is reported that director Eldridge of the
Erie road has resigned.
Rev. DR.. Tying, who leaves for Europe soon
was presented with $4,000 by the members of
church on Monday.
A letter from J. P. Kelsey, American agent
at Camargo, denies that he has been imprison-
ed and fined S25,O00
Two inches of snow fell in Albany Monday
night
Henry Taylor, a notorious burglar, was cap
tured in Trenton, Tuesday night, and held in
$4,000 bail.
A train at Greenpoint, L. l., Monday night
cut an unknown man in twain.
Three Irish laborers have been arrested at
Bayonne, n. D., for fatally beating one Kelly,
because he was an Orange
The Welland canal will be opened for business
Monday. OIL
The Portland daily press., 1872-04-17

MAINE SAVINGS BANK.-The Bank has re-
Gently made up an annual statement of its con-
dtion on the first day of April, inst. 1t was
found, by the Trustees to justify dividend for
the last six months, at the rate of Z per cent.
per annum, free of government tax; and it was
so voted to be payable on and after Friday
next.
The business of the Bank, on the first inst
was as follows: Deposits, $3,375,071.99, Re
serve, $4,000; Profits and Interest, $15Oy5O4,-
32 Total, $3.50 576.31.
~ S invested as follows: United States
n. onuS' soso'55O; City Bank Stock, $67085;
Oi'y ana Town Securities, 81 ,o17 900; County
DoneS' eoss ooo.Railroad bonds, &C., s7O2 300;
Gas STOCK CITY $1,7OO; Loans with collater-
ais s475, 462- 45; Mortgages, 4s,ss7.75; Bank
ing Room, $4,000; Cash, $50, se1.11; Total
s3,54O,576-sl Number of depositors, 10 a41
The Portland daily press., 1872-04-17
Superior Court.


TUEsDAY.-Joseph Silva VS.. Maine Central rail-
road Co. Action to damages for personal nur
les. Reported yesterday. The case was given to the
jury about haf-past ten. and at three reported
that they could not agree and discharged. 1t is
understood that the only question they balloted up
on, and which the teaine question in the case,
was, whether or not the boy jumped upon the cars
and was ordered off, he says or fell under the cars
in attempting to get on defendants say and upon
that qestion the jury stood nine for the plaintiff and
three for the defendants
Howard & Cleaves. JH. Drummond
The case Of MORGAN Thomas which was assign
ed for to-day was continued on the ground of the
absence of material Witness
The Portland daily press., 1872-04-17
NEW YORK.


ALBANY, April 16.-After a debate in the
Assembly of three hours, the bill to give the
majority OF electors power to decide whether
liquor shall be sold in any town or city in the
State was passed-67 to Al. An effort was
made to except lager beer and ale. but both
were lost The vote was not party one as
every Democrat and II Republicans voted
against it.
The Registry Bill.
The New York city and country restery bill
and the registery bill for the rest of the State
was ordered to a third reading in the Assem-
bly,.
Various Matters.
NEW YORK, April 16.-The funeral services
of the late N. B. Clarke took place to-day from
the church of the TRANSPORTATION. The Ma
sonic order was largely represented.
The report this morning that DR.. Eldridg
had resigned as director of Erie, is pronounc-
ed by the Erie officials to be premature No
intimation of his resigning have been lived
from DR.. Eldridge. LafH
Another deadlock in the city government is
threatened unless action is taken by the legis-
lature. A law providing for the payment of
city expenses, ETC., expires April Both, after
which no salaries or claims can be paid if re-
lief is not granted.
The new Seamen's Exchange will be dedi-
Gated tomorrow. Henry Ward Beecher and
Secretary Robson will be present. The build
ing cost 100000, which amount was raised by
voluntary subscription among the merchants.
The trial of Fanny Hyde If Brooklyn, was
resumed to-day. The defence admit the shoot
ing OF Watson, but assert their ability to show
that Mrs. Hyde was insane at the time the act
was committed. 1t was argued that she was
driven to insanity by the tantalizing approaches
OF Watson and the great anxiety she felt for
her reputation. She went to Watson's at the
age of IS, pure girl, but Watson logged her
steps till he had ruined her. taI.
Worthless Insurance Co.
A petition in bankruptcy was filed against
the Atlantic Fire Insurance Company this
ming in the Federal Court in Brooklyn for
the non Dayment of a policy of $1,000 -
Arrest of n COunterfeiter.
Leonard Il. Fowler, a well known western
counterfeiter, was arrested to-day while engag-
ed in negotiating quantity of counterfeit Si0
and $2O bills of Poughkeepsie. He was held in
$4,000 bail to answer
The Portland daily press., 1872-04-17

NERVOUSNESS, and all arrangement of the
nervous system, are usually connected with a
diseased condition of the blood. Debility is a
frequent accompaniment. The first thing to
be done is to improve the condition of the
blood. This is accomplished by taking VEGE-
TINE. 1t is lerve-medcine, and possesses a
controlling power over the nervous system.
The Portland daily press., 1872-04-17
Receipts by Railroads and Steamboats,

STEAMER FOREST CITY FROM BosToN-2O hhds
molasses 36 doz hoes "a crates crockery SO coils cor
dage, boxes fish, 10 ties lard, 90 boxes oranges q
ns w4oden ware 70 bdls iron, sewing machine,
da and up country-361 hides 100 bdls leather bbls
oil, 30 wheels, plough, cases and bdls domestics
rs pkgs to order.
GRAND TRUNK RALwAY-250 cans milk 2 cars
shingles, do corn, do potatoes do clothes pins,
do hay do apples, do oats, do hides, do seed,
do Ere stock do sundries; For Lower Provinces
freight, =
The Portland daily press., 1872-04-17

THEATRE.-The closing representation of
"The Veteran" was given at Music Hall last
evening with success that equalled the for
mer presentations. 1t has delighted hun
dreds of our citizens, and the Company, one
and all, leave Portland with the respect of
everybody who has made their professional ac-
quaintance The managers have kept all their
promises faithfully, and we commend the play
and the actors to the patronage of all towns
that they may visit.
The Portland daily press., 1872-04-17
New Advertisements To-Day.
NEW ADVERTISEMENT COLUMN.

NEW ADVERTISEMENT COLUMN.
Steamer for Bangor-Cyrus Sturdivant
Apples-Smith & Philbrook.
Manufacturers and Mechanics--Casco National
Bank.
Ashes for Sale-Berlin Mills Co.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
Vegetine.
White Corsets at Mrs. welch's, 70 Middle st.
Phalon's Hair Invigorator
Flower Seeds-W. C. Sawyer, % Market Sqr.
Bleaching and Pressng-Mrs. w. L. Smell.
Hoop Skirts, &c--FitzGerald 6 Co. Congress St.
kuffiings-FitzGerald s. Co., Congress Street.
Ladies' Fitzgerald & Co.
Spring Hats and Bonnets-Mrs. w. L. Smell.
Clothes Wringers-W. C. Sawyer, 22Market Sqr.
Trimmed Spring Hats and Bonnets at Mrs. Welch's
The Portland daily press., 1872-04-17

The INDIANS are on the war-path but Time
and Sickness deprive more people of their
hair than the scalping knife. Nevertheless
PHALoN's HAIR INvIGoRAToR stops the fall
ing out of the fibres inevitably and Immediate
ly, produces fresh growth, and keeps the hair
in state of vigorous health and glossy beauty.
anr1Gth-ao w
The Portland daily press., 1872-04-17

ARRIVAL OF A STEAMER--Steamship Sar-
NATHAN, Capt. Wyley, from Liverpool April 4th,
arrived at this port yesterday afternoon with
"a cabin and $50 steerage passengers. On COM
ing up to the dock she came in collision with
steamship Germany, carrying away a quarter
boat and davits and making hole in the quar-
ter of the latter vessel. The Sarmat ian's pas
sengers destined for the west were forwarded
over the Grand Trunk by two special trains last
The Portland daily press., 1872-04-17

were received from China, Europe and various
parts of this country. Speeches were made by
speaker Blaine, Senator Patterson, Gen. Gar
field and others.
Lindsey, citizens candidate was elected Mayor
OF Kingston, N. Y, Tuesday, by 674 majority
over the Democratic candidate
The Portland daily press., 1872-04-17
Municipal GOurr

JUDGE MORRIS PRESIDING.
TUEsDAY-John McElroy and John Field, for an
ARRAY, were fined 81 and costs each. Paid.
william Murphy for a single sale of liquor, paid a
fine Of $50 and costs.
County Attorney. o'Donneu.
Rufus Stanley and Charles R. Stanley. ON a search
and seizure process paid fine of $50 each and costs
j. L. McCobb
The Portland daily press., 1872-04-17
Cabinet Mce,ing-An Interesting Case.

The cabinet meeting was in session about two
hours to-day. All the members were present
excepting Secretary Delano, who is still west
A special feature of interest was the reading of
a telegram from Gen: Sherman to the Secretary
of War, announcing that thirty-five privates
and seven officers of the Juarez party had cross
ed the river and were arrested and taken to
San Antonio, of which the privates were re-
leased on parole, though the officers are still
under arrest. Gen. Sheridan asks what dispo-
sition shall be made of them The subject was
referred to the Attorney General, who will cor
respond with reference thereto with the local
State authorities at San Antonio
The Portland daily press., 1872-04-17
The Indirect Damages.

BALTIMORE, Nd, April 16.-Reverdy John
son says the special despatch from Washington
to New York paper, giving him as authority
for the statement that the President regrets that
claims for consequential damages were put in
our case against England, is entirely unauthor-
lied. He has had no conversation ON the sub
iect with the President
The Portland daily press., 1872-04-17

PERIoDIcALs.-Godey's Lady S Book and Gal
axy for May have been received and are for sale
at the book stores of Messrs. Bailey & Noyes, and
H. L. Davis, Exchange street; Loring, Short &
Harmon and Augustus Robinson, under Fall
mouth Hotel, also at the, school-book, mus
ic and periodical store of Z. C. Andrews, No.
81 Center street, and at the book and periodical
depot of Messrs. Fessenden Bros, Lancaster
II
The Portland daily press., 1872-04-17
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
FOreigurExuorts.

Foreign Exports.
CIENFUEGOS. Bark Gertrude-36O 4 shocks and
heads, 1924 headings, 1893 empty casks.
Foreign Imports.
LIVERPOOL. Steamship Sarmatian-5O steel pins
16 frame bars, engine axles % frame B. pins 81 iron
plates, $3.50 boiler tubes to Portland Company 6S5
box oranges, 40 do lemons to Mccormick & Co., sc
pkgs merchandise to Canadian Express Co.. 2 do do
to agent Grand Trunk Co.; do do, 224 tons pig iron
to order pkgs merchandise to j. Z. Prindle; 1882
bars iron to E. Corey & Co.. 2pkgs merchandise to
John Porteous do do to Portland Packing Co.; $50
pkgs butter to order; pkgs granite to R. H. Gar
diner; 1 pkg merchandise to Deering, Miliken s.
Co.; and goods for Canada st. John, n. B., and Bos-
The Portland daily press., 1872-04-17
WASHINGTON.
COlored Jubilee.

WASHINGTON, April 16.-The colored people
to-day celebrated the anniversary of the proc
lamation abolishing slavery in the District of
Columbia. The procession was formed of col
ored military and civil associations of quite a
length and the display was very fine. 1t filed
past the Executive Mansion and was reviewed
by the President accompanied by all the MEM
bers of the Cabinet.
Civil Service RefOrm-Executive Order.
The Advisory Board of Civil Service Reform
having completed the grouping contemplated
by the rules already adopted, have recommend
ed certain provisions for carrying the rules into
effect. The recommendation as herewith pub
lished are approved and the provisions will be
enforced as rapidly as proper arrangements can
be made, and the 18th of the rules adopted on
the 19'h of Dec, as amended to read as pub
lished herewith. The utmost fidelity and dill
gence will be expected of all officers in every
branch of the public service.
Political appointments, as they are called,
have been forbiddea within the various depart
ments, and while the rights of all persons in of
fetal position to take part in politics is ac-
knowledged, and the elective franchise is re-
cognlzed as a high trust to be discharged by all
entitled to the exercise when in the employ
ment OF tine government or in private life, hon
esty and efficiency, not political activity, will
determine the tenure of Office
(Signed) U. S. GRANT.
g. By the President; HAMILTON FISH, Sec'y of