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The Portland daily press., 1872-03-12
EXCITEMENT IN THE FRENCH ASSEMBLY
TELEGRAPH ITEMS.

Gov. Yarmouth, of Louisiana, is in New
York.
The Internationals of New York have a mass
meeting in Tompkins square to-day
John Peterson, of Boston, seaman on schoon-
er Deborah Soule, was drowned at Cardenas on
the 18th ult. aa-F
L. B. Willard, of New York. who was found
dead in the street on Saturday, was two years
ago wealthy banker but lost his fortune in un-
fortunate speculation.
In Washington, Sunday evening, a negro
named Burnley, with two companions, were re-
fused refreshments at saloon on Pennsylvania
avenue. After leaving the place Burley had
his jaw fractured, teeth knocked out and a hole
made in his check by q pistol bullet from some
unknown quarter
In the town of Everett. Mass, on Saturday,
Thomas McBench was shot in the breast by
State Constable Hinkey for resisting arrest on
charge of drunkenness The shooting is ha
lieved unjustifable and will be investigated.
Saturday stage robber was discovered ba.
tween Stockton Cal, and Jenny Lind and a
party of citizens captured him after a fight- in
which he was mortally wounded. He admits
robbing two stages.
Inc Ohio Senate has under consideration a
PHI 70 repeal the famous Ohio liquor law"
An immense number of petitions has been re-
celved asking that the law be retained
Stokes, it is said, threatens his counsel with
trial
The centennial commission adjourned Mon
day to May odd
Carlo Vogt was arrested in Philadelphia
charged with numbering Chevalier Dubais de
Biancoit in Brussels last October settinh fire to
his house and stealing securities valued at
10000
VIM NJ Tweed, Jr., being receiver in a case
whore 1898. "a was collected, charged $3S5.50 as
fees
There were 1O7 new cases and AZ deaths from
small pox in Brooklyn last week.
Final rallies were held in the large towns of
New Hampshire last night Political excite
ment pervades all classes.
In the British House of Commons Monday
the Government declared that there was NOT
the slightest foundation for the rumor relative
to treaty for the separation of Canada from
Great Britain
U. s. Attorney Bates of Utah, HAVING been
requested to resign, proposes to writ. The At
torney letter giving reasons why he should
not. ' ~
The schooner c. L. Page, of Philadelphia,
sailed for Wilmington, n. G., Feb. 18th, loaded
with railroad iron and has not been heard from
since.
A boiler in Seaver & Merwin's mill, at Mo-
line, Mich. exploded Monday evening killing
three men and seriously injuring five others.
Supervisor Mullett testified Monday before
the Senaca investigation that the Senaca stone
was as good as any could be for the purpose
named and that he paid but $4,000 for stone
that otherwise would have cost S24, 900.
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ing that it would endanger the life of a inror
to attend for several days. After some debate
by the counsel, Judge DAILY adjourned the Court
till Friday forenoon. The physician states that
Mr.. Clark the sick juror, is suffering franz
great nervous prostration, and having had an
attack of paralysis two years ago. He urges
that he be entirely relived from service on the
jury. The last suggestion of the physician oc-
the usual legal investigation into the physical
condition of the juror.
1t is probable that unless Clark Is able soon
to resume his seat as juror new juror will
have to be empanneled in Halls case, as the
Court of Appeals has decided that a criminal
trial cannot go on with eleven jurors.
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CALIFORNIA.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 11.-Elisha Freeman
was granted a divorce from his wife Charlotte
to-day, in the Twelfth District Court on the
ground of fraud in procuring the marriage
Freeman alleges that previous to the marriage,
he was insane on the subject of Spiritualism
and believed that he navigated his ship under
the direction of the spirit of an old Spanish
pirate. He visited the defendant, who claimed
to be clairvOyant and medium, to consult her
as to whether the spirits were genuine or not
She assured him they were genuine and said
further, that in two days he would see at the
foot of his bed the woman he must marry He
He saw at the time and place predicted the me-
dunn herself, and under the direction of the
spirits interpretated through her. married her
much against his will On this showing, the
divorce was granted. Freeman is wealthy
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LONDON, March l1-l1.3O A. M.-Consols s2s for
money and account.
American securties-U. s. $50 1852 9ol; do 1868
old, YSsi do 1867, 92I; U. s. 1O-40's sol.
LIVERPOOL, March I'LL 80 A. Motion quiet :
Middling uplands III a lid; do Orleans liz sales
10000 bales.
96!.
LONDON, March 11-2.30 p. M..-Consols at s21 az
92s for money and account. -
American Securities-U. s. 5-2O's 1895 old 93I do
1867, 9ls.
LIVERPOOL, March IL 230 z. M.-Gotton quiet
10000 bales
06s.
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BUSINESS NOTICES

CALL at Schumacher Brothers and look oxsr
the finest assortment of new chromos ever In
Portland. They have also just received a largo
lot OF stereoscopic views, new subjects mar4tf
DIR. MACE, at his office in Cahoon Block, Is
ready at all times to explain to the sick and
suffering the principles upon which the Air
iiea.lnent is based, and direct inquirers to those
WHO nave been benefited by his practice.
WHAT Is NITALrTY?-Some nb;losnbsrs COLL
IL Animal Magnetism, some Nervous Fore. o,h-
ers Caiorc, but by whatever name il NAV ha
called, the thing meant is the main snr;,,, 50 =,
stence; it is the principle we inherit. AN viii,
moy be nourished by proper attention to the re.
quirements of the body and the avoidance of az.
cesses; it is wasted or destroyed by overtaxino
the mind with study or anxiety and intsmper-
ate indulgences, indeed, it requires an expendi-
ture OF vitality for every thought or action.
When the body and the brain are well balanced
the stomach is capable of restoring the waste;
but when the brain is large in proportion, the
stomach is incapable of supplying it; IN other
words the expenditur is too large for the in
come. Here lies the cause of so much suffering
from diseases of the Heart, Liver. Stomach and
Lungs, and Fellows Compound Syrup of Hy-
pophosphites is the only preparation known
which imparts this vitality directly, and eonse-
queRtly the power to overcome disease.
mar9d&wlw
hENNEDY's HEMLocK OINTMENT, applied in
form OF salye or plaster. For many years the
proprietor has labored to obtain from the ma
tive hemlock tree, the oil, pitch and resin in
such manner that it may be utilized. He has
succeeded with the assistance of eminent ply
sicians and chemists, and is now prepared TO
put it on the market which he hopes will give
satisfaction to the profession. As reference to
his Salve, the proprietor refers to the Omitted
States Dispensatory," page 544, and the Amer
lean Dispensatory, page 10 The Hemlock
ointment or Salve has been used in cases of
Rheundtis'n, Group, Pain or Soreness of the
Back, Chest or Stomach, Sores, Ulcers, Burns,
or Scalds, with gratifying success. For sale
by all Druggists. w. w. WmpPLE & Co.
Agents, Wholesale Druggists, Portland, Me.
tu-th&s
STEALING upon you like a thief time tries
to rob you of your hair Battle him. Fortify
the roots and nourish the fibres with PHA-
Ions CHEMICAL HAIR NvIGoRAToR. Then
they cannot decay or perish, but must flourish
and improve. There is nothing in the world to
compare with it for invigorating and cleansing
the hair. Sold by all Druggists. mar7-eodlw
THIS is the season of the year when the
Blood needs purifying. Doctor Gould's Dom
este Btters are just the thing Agents,
w, W. Whipple & Co., 81 Market Square.
feb28-3m3tw
COLGATE & Co.'S Cashmere Bouquet Soap has
a novel but very delightful perfume, and is in
every respect superior for toilet use.
Sold by dealers in perfumery and Toilet arti-
cles. mri-eod3m
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JUDGE MORRIS PRESIDING.
MoNDAY.-Plea in abatement to writ in an action
of assumpst, on the ground that the court did not
have Jurisdiction, the writ having once previously
been issued and served but not entered in court
Its return day. Plea sustained Judgment for de-
PENDANT with costs.
Frank, specially.
The Portland daily press., 1872-03-12

STEAMER CHESAPEAKE FROM New YoRK-G0
hhds sugar, 46 do moasses do tobacco, 367 bbls
spikes Is do Soda 30s bales jute II do straw braid so
rolls leather 35 buffalo hides III bags ivory nuts
per, IS do car springs, 100 do paper hangings IL
plates steel 140 half chests tea 200 boxes rsns 36
DO canned goods 100 do tobacco II do bitters 40 do
drugs, 20 do clocks, 81 sewing machines bags rice
steam pumps pianos, 25 ties tobacco, do china.
The Portland daily press., 1872-03-12
METEOROLOGICAL,
SYNOPSIS OF WEATHER REPORTS FOR THE PAST

TwENTY-FOUR HOURS.
WAR DEPT, OFFrcE CHIEF SIGNALl
OFFICER, Washington, D. c.,
.Hi@ g1i'i ir-rg - March IL (1.0O A. NJ.
The barometer will continue rising from
Michigan to the Eastern and Gulf States and
eastward to the Atlantic with northerly to
northwesterly winds and falling temperature
and clear weather very generally. 1t will con-
southerly and easterly winds aud increased
cloudness during the night and extend east
Tuesday over the upper Mississippi Valley
Dangerous winds are not anticipated for the
Gnlf and Atlantic coast tonight.
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PKNNSYLVANIA..

PHILADNLPHIA, March 1.-THE celebrated
divorce case of DIR. Koecker and wife came to
romantic conclusion this morning by the par
ties compromising their difficulties and re-unit-
ing
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL,


LIVERPOOL. Steamship st. Patrick-s32s hush
peas, $500 do wheat 100 bbls -four 800 do apples 3l
800 lbs bacon 23i do WOOL 1893 200 do pork 100 do
ry.
ST. JOHN. NIB. Sch The star-llOO bbls -four,
1850 gals refined oil.
The Portland daily press., 1872-03-12
MASSACHUSETTS,.

Francis W. Jacobs, Democrat, was elected to
the Massachusetts Senate to-day, to fill the va
cancy caused by the resignation Of Chas Hale,
receiving 539 votes, to go for Lewis Rice, Re-
publican. AVE- ~ '-l -fTT
THE TEMPERANCE LEGISLATION
BOSTON, March 1.-THE Uniyersalist min
listers at a meeting in Boston to-day, expressed
their views in favor of prohibition by adopting
the following resolution:
Resolved, That the Massachusetts Legisla-
ture in refusing to repeal the beer act has
shown itself unmindful Of the best interests of
our communities, and more regardful of party
interests than honors of the Commonwealth.
VARIOUS MATTERS.
The Q. s. authorities have obliged the private
clubs to take out retail liquor dealers license.
Jeremiah F. Greeley, injured in Dedham last
week in attempting to get aboard moving
train, died last evening
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NEW YORK. March 11-EreRiRg.-Money active
and stringent at per cent. Gold and 132 az i-3l per
cent per day. Sterling exchange quiet and steady at
Iaot loans &C to l-n OF per cent. for carrying.
bonds dull except North and South Carolina The
foimer was strong and tho latter weak Stocks gem
orally opened about steady at Saturdays closing
prices: Pacific Mail and Erie were &c higher and
New York Central and Chicago and Rock Island tc
lower The entire market through the two calls was
uul with very little variation. Late i'm the afternoon
change in the Erie direction and the rumored ar
rest OF Jay Gould caused Erie to take sudden lump
70 St and there were large sales at 81 az 37t. ST.
Joseph was strong and sold up to AZ. The general
market was neglected and closed steady and dull.
The Portland daily press., 1872-03-12

Our STREETs.-We regret to notice that
Mayor Kingsbury, in his annual message, has
neglected to ''giye credit where credit is due"
in regard to the saving of expenditures on our
streets. To William A. Goodwin, ESQ.,, our
excellent City Engineer, belongs the chief
credit of having saved the city the expenditure
of many thousands of dollars, by his sugges-
lions and advice, which were accepted by the
City Council. fs..t.--
Music HALL.-Delehanty, Hengler & Spauld
ing's Combination Troupe gave very amusing
entertainment at Music Hall last night. The
programme was full of original eccentricities,
which were much enjoyed. The clog dancing
was unusually good. The more classical por-
ton of the entertainment given by the Spauld-
ing Bell Ringers came fully UP to the promise
of the managers. The audience was very large,
and the entertainment will be repeated this
evening. @ft.t ta
The Portland daily press., 1872-03-12


REMovAL-Messrs. Henry Dunn s. Son have
just removed their extensive harness manufac-
fury to the corner of Market and Middle streets.
and located in the chambers over the clothing
warehouse of A. NJ Smith g. Co. This remov-
al gives the firm one of the most central sites
in town, with salesroom 81 by 80 feet, we'll
lighted and affording fine chance for the dis
play of goods. Overhead is workroom of the
same dimensions, where from 30 to 40 hands
are constantly employed manufacturing har-
nesses for the home market and jobbing trade.
The firm are using Annually an immense guam
tity of Pennsylvania oak-leather, and are turn
ing out work of every style. Every part of
their harnesses except very little ornamental
work on the saddles is hand-stiched and very
durable. Persons In want of anything in their
line should call and see the elegant variety kept
on hand, and inquire the prices. The estab-
lishment has grown to its present magnitude
from a small beginning, and distributes thous-
ands of dollars annually among the people
We are glad to note the existence of such es-
Establishments in Portland
HARPERs BAZAR.-This beautiful weekly
publication Is the standard with ladies for all
the fashions of the day. Besides containing nu-
merous fashion plates and their expl nations,
it gives large amount of frst-class literary
matter, which always renders it welcome Wis.,
itor to the parlor circle. The number for the
ensuing week, richly illustrated, has been re-
ceived at the periodical depot of Messrs. Fes-
sender Bros, Lancaster Hall; also by D. Went
worth, dealer in books, stationery, &c.. 337
Congress street, corner of Oak street.
LEAcH-A. @. Leach, No. 81 Middle street,
who somehow manages to keep even with the
sharpest competitors in the matter of good
goods and low prices, proposes to reduce his
figures to the very lowest point for the next ten
days to reduce his stock preparatory to making
repairs on his store. Here is a rare chance for
bargains for those who have money in their
purse.
If any of our readers wish to have their old
carpets look as bright and clean as new with
out removing them from the floor call on George
N. Bishop, office Is Market square. He has
just cleansed the carpets in some of our princi-
pal hotels, and we learn he has contract to
renovate some of our steamers. See his card
in another column.
WE call attention to the advertisement of the
Ancient Harmony Society in another column.
1t will be seen that some of our best talent take
parts in the cantata, Members will recollect
that the rehearsal "Wednesday evening is at u
,nln
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Boston Stock List.

FvNHOSE in want of Plain Fancy job Printing
Il will find itto their advantage to call on WYNN
MARKS at the Daily Press Job Printing Office Ex-
change Street Portland.
The Portland daily press., 1872-03-12

PHILADELPHIA March 9.-The tonnage supply Is
light but in excess of the demand, and rates are
nominal A Norwegian barque'0f 2s9O quarters were
taken tor direct Irish port at 5s Cd. We quote 10
north side Cuba at 5oc and south side at g. out and
home mort charges paid.
The Portland daily press., 1872-03-12

DEAD MEN TELL NO TALES; If they did,
anathemas against the depicting lancet, the
drastic purge, and the terrible salivants of the
materia medica, would arise from every grave
yard. The motto of modern medical science is
'Preserve and Regulate, not Destroy" and no
remedy in our day is so entirely in harmony
with this philanthropic logic as DIR. WALKERS
VEGETABLE VINEGAR BrrrERs. In this pow
erful yet harmless restorative, dyspepsia, bill
lous complaints, and all diseases of the stom-
ach, liver, bowels and nerves, encounter an ir-
resstable antidote. mar4-4w
WHITTIER's stock of toilet articles is unsur
passed Soaps particularly in great variety.
The Portland daily press., 1872-03-12
FOREIGN.
ITALY.

ITALY. ..... -...
WHAT THE POPE SAYS.
ROME, March 1.-THE Pope at public audi
ence, Sunday, said the misfortunes of the
church date from l848 The existence of two
powers in Rome is impossible. The rumored
departure of the Pope is false.
-.-s-- ...- FRANCE.
EXCITEMENT IN THE FRENCH ASSEMBLY
VERSAILLES; March lin the National As
sembly to-day, motion was introduced amid
great excitement to censure and prosecute two
deputies for libel in the Chamber A counter
motion was made to the order of the day This.
which is equivalent to laying the original mo-
ton on the table. was followed by a tumult un-
precedented even in these halls but it was final
ly declared adopted, whereupon the storm broke
out afresh. A member of the right shouted
that the passage to the order of day is not an
amnesty of impunity but of disdain
The House became furious. Violent excla-
nations were exchanged between the right and
left, and the scene of confusion was painfully
protracted 81 lt GAI Isl 80
The accused Deputies rose and refused to ac-
cept such pardon as the action of the Assem-
blp implied. They were received with a storm
of groans.
Jules Favre tried to speak but his voice was
inaudible in the uproar
The Portland daily press., 1872-03-12
WASHINGTON.
THE ARMS INVESTIGATION


WASHINGTON, March 11.-Col Crispin, the
ordnance officer at New York, who consummat-
ed the principal sale of arms and ordnance
stores during the last fiscal year, was examined
this forenoon before the committee. His testi-
mony was of no special Importance, being
merely a statement of the transactions in de-
tan He denied ali knowledge of the destina-
ton of the arms sold except a large quantity
delivered at Pier 80, North river where the
French steamer lay.
The Senate arms investigating committee ex-
amined chief clerk McNally, of the Ordnance
Bureau, who knew of no officer who made
money from the sale of ordnance stores ="
Col. Benet was also examined, stating that
the advertisement even of q small amount Of
ordnance of arms was always considered an au-
thorization to sell alarger amount if the pur-
chaser desired it and the ordnance was not
needed by the Government. ~, -s--..~r
f 81. BONDS REDEEMED.
The total amount of 1862 bonds redeemed by
Secretary Boutwell, under the three calls to date
is as fOllows:-First call, $90,987, $50; second
call, $3.50, $50; third CALL $2074,0OO.
The Portland daily press., 1872-03-12
CITY AND VICINITY.
New Advertisements To-Day.

.| SPECIAL NOTICE COLUMN,
For Sale-Hack and Livery Stock.
Dry Goods-A. @. Leach.
Gilt Edged Flour-Gold Dust
Carpet Renovating-Geo. n. Bishop.
10 ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
Complimentary Ball to Mr.. j. Cole.
Something New-Ancient Harmony Society.
Fair and Observation-Disclosures Hall.
NEW ADVERTISEMENT COLUMN.
Boy Wanted-Whittier.
For Sale-House % State ut.
Harness Manufacturers-HenryD Dunn & Son.
M. G. M. Arbitrary Room.
Assignee's NOtice-H. Freeman.
lee-Leavitt, Burnham & Co.
PrOposals--Gen. Thom
The Portland daily press., 1872-03-12
BY TELEGRAPH.
MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.
Bangor and Augusta Republican by
largely increased MajOrities.
fSnecial by International Line !

Especial by international Line.]
BANGOR, March 1.-THE municipal election
to-day resulted in the choice of J. S. Wheel
wright, Republican, for Mayor by a majority of
AZ over VIM T. Pearson, Democrat. The vote
for Police Judge resulted in the election of Col
W. s. Clark, Republican nominee, over Piper,
Democrat, by 525. Last spring the majority
was but 76 The Republicans carried five of
the seven wards, and elected six of the seven
Aldermen. e-..
AUGUSTA, March u.-Hon. j. j. Eveleth
was reelected to-day by majority of 45S over
the Democratic and Labor Reform tickets, a
gam OF $50 over last year. The Labor Reform
ers threw only nine votes in the seven wards.
Inc Republicans carry every ward by hand
some majority.
by Associated Press.]
THE BATH CUSTOM HoUsE-MR PAGE RISES TO
EXPLAIN.
BATH, March 1.-THE memorial signed by
myself, which was presented to the United
States ON Saturday last by Senator Bayard,
makes no. reference to the acts of any Custom
House officials at this port. No investigation
at the Bath Custom House is asked for, nor
does it ask for any relief for the corrupt prac-
tices OF any officials of this port No corrupt
practices are known to exist. We consider our
Custom House officials above suspicion, and
they have our entire confidence.
tSigned) A. G. PAGE.
ONE DEMOCRATIC CITY.
BrDDFoRD, March 11.-F. G. Warren was
elected Mayor to-day without opposition, he be-
ing the candidate of both parties. The Demo-
Gratis re-elect the municipal Judge and have the
entire City Government excepting two Council
men.
The Portland daily press., 1872-03-12

COLGATE & Co.'S Cashmere Bouquet Soap has
novel but very delightful perfume, and is in
every respect superior for toilet use.
Sold by dealers in perfumery and Toilet arti-
cles. mr4-eod3m
The Portland daily press., 1872-03-12

This is the season of the year when the
Blood needs purifying. Doctor Gould's Dom
este Bitters are just the thing. Agents,
w. W. Whpple & Co., q Market Square
feh12-3m2
The Portland daily press., 1872-03-12
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.

WHITTIER, Druggist, has fine new stock of
brushes of all kinds, just received. Many va
rieties imported for him.
Call and look Mt them
The Portland daily press., 1872-03-12

NEW YORK, March li--Morning. IDOL Money
at per cent. Sterling Exchange 1909 40 IlOi Stocks
firm. Southern State Stocks steady.
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ACCIDENT AT YARMOUTH. - On SATURDAY.
while Mr.. A. w. True was at work in Iocks's
heT paper mill at Yarmouth large chsel fell
from the timbers above him. and struck him on
the back, cutting fearful wound, He lies in
dangerous situation, as the wound is in very
serious place,
The Portland daily press., 1872-03-12

ACCIDENT morning gentleman
coming up Preble street discovered man lying
on the pavement When he first saw the man
he supposed it was a case of intoxcation; but
as he approached him and lifted him up he dis
covered that it was Mr. William Trowbridge,
one of our temperate and respected citizens
who was walking along with pot OF paint in
in his hand when his feet slipped and he fell on
che sidewalk, striking his head with such force
as to produce insensibillty. Mr.. Trowbridge in
short time recovered his senses and was taken
home.
The Portland daily press., 1872-03-12

The newly elected City Government for thu
ensuing year was formally inaugurated yester