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NEW YORK., Nov. 18.-The Herald correspon-
dent with the English expedition moving
against the Ashantees, sends word from Cape
Coast Castle, under date of October 9th, that
the Ashantees have been defeated, losing heav-
lily in killed and wounded
LONDON, Nov. 18.-The latest dispatches re-
ceived by the war office from Sir Garnet VOL
sely commanding the expedition against the
Asbantees give favorable accounts of its prog
ress and express s.rong hopes of success. The
General writes exulting of the excellent moral
effect on the troops Of the recent skirmlshes
with the savages.
Stormy Debate in the Assembly.
VERSAILLES, Nov 18.-In the Assembly to-
day General Changariner presented motion
al prolongation of President McMahon's pow
ers: A long and stormy debate followed. Nj.
Laoonlaye, reporter of the committee on pro-
longation, announced that it was impossible for
the government and the committee to come to
terms.
M. Bertlauld, one of the leaders of the Left
centre, and M. Proxpans a BOnapartist, made
strong attack on the Duke De Broglie, and
called on him to leave the ministry.
M. Jules Simon declared unconstitutional
al government Ee warned the Assembly that
MacMahon would constantly be able by mes-
sage ike that of yesterday to bring undue infiu-
ence to bear its decisions. He. demanded the
uouuiIo eSGaDllSnment OF q hepuOilC
M. Ernoul. Minister of Justice. spoke in de-
fence of President MacMahOn aud his admin
lstratlon. The debate was adjourned with dls
vision.
u s. steamer Ada. for the safety Of which
I na. were entertained, has arrived safely at
Revolution in Mexico.
MATAMoRAs Noy. 1.-THE election for
member of Congress from this district, has re-
suited in favor OF Senior Valasco. Valasoo is
sleadfast FREUD of the Zrna Libre, was men,
per OF the Mexican Border Commission, recent
y investigating the claims OF the Inhabitants of
the Mexican Frontier States, from losses sus-
talned on account of the depredatiOns from
Iexas, and he is an active opponent OF Gen.
Cortena, His reelection to Congress is regard
eo y his party as of great import to the From
tier States of Mexico
:, Inc mail from Monterey to-day, brings intel
lgenoe that the national troops under Gen. Re
us are occupying Monterey and Saltillo, to
MAINTAIN order. Gen. Zepeda, who was de-
posed Governor of the State of COahulla, IS
again at Saltllo and has organized several
nun9red State troops with which he is to oppose
Inc Iorces OF the Congress of the State which
deposed him, and recognizes Salais as Governor
Anoeher connlot between them is anticipated.
a CONVOY or silver is on the road between Zaca,
tecas and SatillO. Five hundred Federal
troops have been despatched to escort it to Mon
terey and prevent it from falling lut2 ghe
hanus OF either of the parties who are opposing
each other. ~
NEW YORK, Nov. ia special from Next
co, the 18th, via Matamoras the 18th, says an
lnsurrection has broken out in Yucatan against
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BY TELEGRAPH.
MATTERS In MAINE.
The Gordon Murder Trial.
Eighth Day.


BELFAST, Nov. 1S-In the Gordon murder
case Attorney General Plaisted has occupied
the morning in summing up for the govern
ment, and had not concluded when the court
adjourned until afternoon.
The Storm.
LEWISTON, Nov 18.-A heavy northeast
snow storm has prevailed through the night
and this forenoon. Several inches of snow have
fallen which is piled in huge drifts for the sea-
son. gsFr
Especial to the Press.7
Meeting Of the Executive Council.
AUGUSTA, Nov II The Governor and Coua-
Gil met at ten this morning.
The nominations made by the Governor the
10th inst. wore confirmed.
The Governor and Councillors Harlow, Files
and Wadsworth left on the two p. m train for
Portland, to visit the Reform School.
Several contested county officer cases are vet
undecided -E4ft S.
ITO the Associated Pressl
In the Gordon trial, Attorney General Plais
ted completed his argument at five o'clock,
having occupied six hours.
The Chief Justice will charge the jury to-
morrow morning.
Bath Ship Burued.
BATH, Nov ia private despatch received
here to-day announces the burning of ship
Merom, Capt Lowell, from England for Hong
Kong, with coal
Marine Accidents.
RoCKLAND, Nov. ia storm of snow and
sleet, accompanied by heavy northeast gale,
began here last night, changing to driving
rain and continuing through the day. At four
o'clock this morning the schooner Ocean
Queen, Parker master and owner, of and fol
Gloucester from Bangor, dragged her anchor
aud then drifted afoul of the schooner Jas.
Farwell, where she pounded against the latter,
breaking in the Ocean Queens bIlwarks on the
port bow aad causing her to leak. A boat from
the shore went to her assistance at nine O'clock
and she was brought in. The other vessel suf-
fered no serious damage.
The little steamer Arrow, of this port, went
ashore in the night on the beach south of the
city. She suffered some injuries but will be got
off without serious damage to her huh.
At an early hour in the morning small
craft belonging here, the Hero, of fifteen OF
twenty tons, went ashore on the rocks south of
Wilson's wharf, broke in too and went to
pieces.
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PREsENTATIoN.-Last evening, Capt G. J.
Pencil and wife were surprised by visit from
a large delegation of the Blues, bearing an ele-
giant silver tea service of seven pieces, bearing
the following inscription; Presented to Capt.
and Mrs. Charles J. Pencil, by members and
past members of The Portland Mechanic Blues,
Nov. 18th, 1873" The delegation was accom-
panied by Chambers Band, and the presenta-
ton speech was made by Marshal Parker, for
mer captain of the company. Capt Pencil
was taken completely by surprise, and could
scarcely find words to express his thanks. After
music, the delegation accompanied by ladies,
by Capt. Pencil and wife, and by the band
adjourned to Hatch's on Congress street, where
an excellent collation. was served. The occasion
was one of great interest and enjoyment to
those particip atm g.
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NEW YORk.


An0ther HEAVY Defalcation.
NEW YORK, Nov 18.-Edward X. winship
OF No. "a Broad street, with whose reputation
rumor has been busy for some time, is at length
announced desaulter to the extent of $780,
600: Winship was engaged in the purchase of
claims of government employees at 10 per cent,
discount, and receiving deposits on which he
paid and 81 per cent, month. He continued
to pay interest, bu when asked for the princi-
pal in the recent crisis he failed to respond, and
alta meeting of creditors informed them by
letter that be was hopelessly bankrupt Win
ship had a home on Staten Island and lodg-
ings in this city, but he is supposed to be out
of the country.
The Bank Rules.
The Post SAYS: cit is not accepted as fact
that several banks, including the largest ones,
not only of this city but of the country, will
oppose the report Of the Clearing House Com
Wttee Of nine Of IFS conclusions. if necessary
to the extent of the law The MERCANTILE Ma
tiaual Bank, corner Of Broadway and Dey
streets, have lost heavily on loans to one Of
solvency.
Pacific Mail.
special statement of the condition of the
facihc Mail Steamship Company, made to the
new board Of Directors, shows receipts from
may lSt TO october list, 1873, to be $3,O12, 300;
eapenoe. e., ea ez95O,555; leaving balance of
nearly oz,ooO as earnings in five months. In
this EXHIBIT 1t Is understood that no allowance
is made for insurance, or for wear and tear. 1t
is said the recent investigation into the dispo-
sltion OF the millions loaned annually by the
company, showed fraud, corruption and mis-
management, and the necessity for re-organi-
cation of the concern.
Activity at the Navy Yard.
The Colorado will WILL, probably be ready for sea
night and day. The Minnesota was flowed to
the dock this morning, and work was commepc,
ed Immediately on her, The Tigress is ready.
waiting only for armament, he Frolic i, ready
for sea, waiting for orders. The Swatara is he.
ing prepared for Sea, but W TX cannot be com-
pleted in less than six months.
The Juniata will probably sail tonight
There are AZ present 2, 346 men emploved in
various departments in the navy yard, and If e
probable that orders will be given for the EN-.
ployment Of a thousand more.
Much excitement is caused at the ward nv the
arrival of Secretary Robson, who reached the
yard at o'clock, accompanied by Mr.. Hans
com, chief Of the Bureau Of Construction at
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Marine Accident. eso.

PROVIDENCE, r. l., Nov. 18-The storm
which last night was gale. has cleared off
No serious damage was done. The barometer
reached a lower pon. than before for fourteen
years and remained five hours at the lowest
pint.
A runaway horse dashed into funeral pro-
cession this afternoon. The hearse was cap
sized. the coffin thrown out and the corpse
tumbed into the mud of the gutter
The schooner Thomas Fitch. Pettigrew, from
New London for Tanzier Sound, was run into
and sunk at a. m on the 14th inst during
heavy gale, fourteen miles northeast of Fen
wick Island by the schooner Starlight of Bos-
ton from Alexandria for Portland. The crew
was saved and taken into Dutch Island harbor
by the Starlight last night. The Starlight los
her jibboom and bob-stay, sprung her bow
spirit and split mainsail.
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POLICE NoTRs.-3ames McNeal, one arm
ed pauper from Fryeburg, was in the city yes
terday, and as usual got drunk, made disturb
ance and was arrested. He wept all night be-
cause Deputy Bridges wouldn't go out and buy
him something nice to eat.
4 gsntleman's shirt was picked up on Con-
gress street, last night, and awaits an owner at
the station. 1t evidently was not on its way
from the washwoman when found.
Three boys from Chelsea found at the Boston
railroad station, ragged and penniless, are UNI
der Uncle divers care. ,-.5. .-st.tr
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RURG4ARY:-Mr E. n. Greedy, who lives at
the corner of Quebec and Merrill streets, was
awakened Monday night by seeing a man
standing over him with lighted lamp in hand
As Mr. Greedy opened bis eyes the light was
extinguished and the man hastily Withdrew
Investigation disclosed that the visitor had
made hearty meal and stolen some spoons
and handkerchiefs. He effected an entrance
through the cellar wi ndow.
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ARRIVAL OF THE HTBERNIAN.-The Allan
Mail steamship Hibernian, Capt Archer, from
Liverpool the 9Th inst, arrived at this port
about5 o'clonk yesterday afternoon bringing
22 cabin and 137 Storage passengers, The voy-
age was speedy, and quite pleasant. No Incl
dents OF note occurred. We are indebted to the
courtesy of the purser for late files OF foreign
papers. 4
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Color GUARD.-Tkis fine war drama, which
is TO be produced at City Hall on Friday even
ing, is being rehearsed with great care by the
Company Last evening the first rehearsal
took place under Mr.. Gums direction. Mr..
Collins of Philadelphia, is to take the leading
character as comedian. Miss Alice Garlic takes
the principal lady character The other lead
ing parts are taken by Messrs. Land, Brough-
ton, Bibber, Jack and Allen
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NEW HAMPSHl RE,
Suit Against the Eastern Railroad.

Suit Against the Eastern Railroad.
PORTSMOUTH. N. H., Nov. 18.-The. suit of
the heirs of Capt Norton of Boston, vs. the
Eastern railroad, for damages for causing his
death at the Seabrook accident was commenc-
IS foreman Of he iurv The statutes leave the
damages at the discretion of the Judge, at from
$500 10 $4,000, and it is reported the parties were
willing to accnpt $4,000, and the road offered
So $50 to settle Hatch & Fisk of this city, are
counsel for Norton; Scion Lincoln, Jr., of Sa-
lem, and w. H. Y. Hackett Of this city for the
defence.
Wash Ont.
GREAT FALLS, Nov. 18-During the heavy
storm last night, section of the Great Falls &
Conway Railroad at Milton, was washed away,
and no trains will be run oyer the road north
of that place to-day.
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mErROROLOGrCAL.

PROBABILITIES FOR THE NEXT rwENTY-FouR
HOURS
WAR DEPT, OFFICE CHEF SIGNALl
OFFICER, Washington. D. c.,
Nov. 10, ia P. MY
Bor New Easlaud s."
north-westerly winds, cloudy weather and
snow. Cautionary signals continue at East
port and Portland.
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M. G. M. A. DEBArE.-The first debate of
the season under the auspices of the M. g. NJ.
Association was held last evening in their IL
brary room. Owing to the many attractions
elsewhere the attendance was not large The
question for debate was
ResolUed, That it would be for the material
advantage of the town of Cape Elizabeth and
the city of Portland to have the shore villages
of said town annexed to the city. Affirmative,
c. P Kimball; negative, L. F. Pngree.
Mr. Kimball being absent Gilbert L. Bailey
opened the question in the affirmative. He
spoke in opening Of the value of Portland har-
Dor and of the importance of the city having
the sole control of both sides of it, The indus
trial portion of the city should live and pay its
taxes where it earus its money; but it cannot
live here for want of room, aud consequently is
crowded over to the Cape, where it can procure
land at a reasonable price. If the territory of
the city was increased the capital would be re-
tanned in the city.
L. F. Pingree opened the negative side of the
question, by stating that the city had land
enough. Large portions of the water front are
not improved. Scores of vacant lots are to be
seen on every hand. If Portland capitalists
would use their money at home, Portland
would be satisfied and would not wani the
Cape. Portland offers all her advantages to the
folks of the Cape if they will only come here
and help pay the taxes. 5000,
At the close of Mr.. Pingree's romarxs the
chairman declared the question opened for
discussion. ..,.-...
Mr.. Walker said that the question mad been
agitated for thirty years. The wharf property
in this city is crowded to its utmost capacity
The water front on the Cape side is just as val
liable as ours if il is only improved Portland
should hold out every indueemept to the Cape
people. They will reap great benefit as well
as we, for all our advantages will lie theirs
J. 7. Emery said that if the Pooduck folks
wanted to come and help US pay our taxes he
was willing. The water front is not half i'm
proved and never will be at the present pros
poets. "
Mr. Fling thought that Portland was large
enough as she is, and would not be benefited
by annexing the Cape.
Remarks were made by several others fol
and against. The question was finally decided
| in the affirmative.
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PERsoNAL.-F. H. Chase of Fort airfeld of
Saco, son of the late Samuel F. Chase has a
captains commission in his possession, issued
to his great andfather-Jeremiah Hill, ESQ.,,
Biddeford-January LIST, 1776, and signed by
John Hancock, then President of the United
Colonies. Mr.. Chase has also lieutenant's
commission from King George of England,
given in the third year of his reign, to Ebene-
Ger Hill of Biddeford, the brother Of Jeremiah
Hill. In this commission, dated 1749 Ebene-
ger Hill was made lieutenant of Foot Com
pany.
Mr.. B. f. Kinds, special agent of the Treas
ury Department, has been on visit of inspec
ton to the custom houses in his district, the
district extending from Connecticut to the Pc
nobscot -@ 9s1Ha ia'f Dos ~
Miss Sarah Cummings, member of High
Street Church, left yesterday to engage in mis-
sionary work at Ring Pc Flu China. Farewell ser
vices were held at High Street Church Sunday
afternoon, induced by the near departure of
Miss Cummings .7slqifa
Jefferson Chamberlain, Esq, an old and well
known citizen of Brewer, who for sixteen years
held the Office of Register of Deeds for Penob
scot County, died at his residence at o'clock
Sunday morning, aged about 70 years. pss,5,
Mr.. E. G. Dole of Hallowell started yester-
day morning for San Francisco, where he will
spend the winter with his son. ial7f as=iaa
Gov. Perham, and Messrs. Harlow, Files
and Wordsworth of the Executive Council are
in town. They will visit the Reform School
to- day. sals p
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Furniture at Auction,

ON FRIDAY next Nov, 2lst, at 10 O'Clock A.
~ M, we shall sell the Furniture in house No. IS
3. w. Parlar Suit, What Not, Marble and Wood Ion
Tables, Lounge, b. w. and Ash Chamber Sets, 'roi-
Hair Mattresses. Hat Tree, Extension Tabl Crock,
cry an Glass Ware, Cooking and Parlor Stove to-
gether with the Kitchen Ware. Also Parlor Orgau.
no13 dsJ
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wEDNEsDAYMORNING, NOV. 10, 1878
CITY AND VICINITY.


AUCTION COLUMN.
q. s. Marshals Sales. s. Marble
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Worn to a Shadow.
Spain or Cuba-Merriam.
ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
First In the Field-Portland Mechanic Blues.
Thanksgiving Ball-Sebago Lake.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Our Great Offer Josiah Burleigh. L--E
Picked up Adrift-MOody Abbott.
Ditsou's 4 Co.'S Home Musical Library.
Allan Line--Montreal Ocean Steamship Co,
Found-Baley Il Noyes.
To Let-To small Family. .r
Spectacles-C. H. Lamson
Attention Recommendation C. Church.
City Of Portland-H. 1. Robinson.
Watches-C. H. Lamson
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
A Valuable Lbrary-Dresser, Mcclellan & Co.
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THE WAITE CAsE.-The case OF the State VS..
Carrie NJ Waite, W i'll not come to trial in the
Municipal Court this morning, having been
postponed on account Of the i'll health OF the
respondent, who is quite ill The pubic inter
est in this peculiar case remains undated ana
much curiosity is felt as to its issue.
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INsANE.-A few days since sew eral gentle
men from Kennebunkport passed through this
city having charge two persons for the Insane
Asylum One of the unfortunate parties was
we'll known shipm Aster, Of family and posi-
ton, and the other young lady who has al
ways been conspicuous for her intelligence.
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MARINE ACcIDENrs.-A Boston despatch
states that the bark Andes, Capt. Davis, of and
for Portland, with coal, is ashore Inside of
West Chop, Vineyard Sound; also that the
brig Josie A. Deyereaux of Boston, for Port
land, coal laden, was t9weq into Gloucester,
dismasted, Yesterday, y
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Treasury Balances.


REt1c = ABms A4cbWC0u AAAGm ana ktO&am,
OMAHA, NOV. Is ALLEN and Hogan, with
their trainers, left the city at an early hour in
hacks. A train of five cars with 800 passen-
gers left the depot at nine O'clock At Council,
Bluffs the train was boarded by the sheriff and
two companies of militia They did not find
any one to arrest and the conductor refused to
allow them to go along The train proceeded
six miles south and took on Allen and Hogan
The fight took place at Pacific City, seventeen
miles from the Bluffs Tom RELY of Kansas
City. was appointed referee. Hogan won the
choice of position. Allen SHE'D his castor into
the ring at l. 10 p. m, an6 Hogan at 1.2O The
first round was very lively, both men sparri 10
beautifully, Allen was working on Hogan's
face and Hogan at the head aud breast The
round closed with the first blood and a good
square knock down for Hogan.
In the second round Allen gave Hogan a
heavy foul under the beltdOublng him np and
nearly broke his wind. The second blow
knocked Hogan down. The spectators shouted
foul, ':foul, }" but Riley ordered the fight to
third round but he fought braveiy Allen
broke down the ring, knives and pistols being
freely displayed.
The referee on the train decided the fight a
draw uocounr OF che spectators breaking the
ring. Jim Eagan, the stake holder, says the
men must fight again for the money now in his
hands. Looney, who is responsible for the
money, says he will pay it to Allen, which
causes much excitement. The sheriff of Mills
county where the fight took place, tried to ar
rest Allen and Hogan. He served papers on
the wrong men.
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EVEN WHEN THE SEEDS OF CONSUMPTION
ARE sowN, the harvest need not be DEATH
Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar, taken in
the early stages will avert a fatal result
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in 1 minute
nOv17 -eod&w1w
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City Affairs.


A special meeting of the Board of Mayor
and Aldermen was held yesterday afternoon, at
which the following business was transacted:
Ordered, That the City Clerk give notice by
publication in two daily papers printed in this
city, as required by law, to all parties interest
ed in sidewalks constructed the past year that
this Board, at some time and place to be fixed
in said notice, will hear the parties aforesaid
and will thereafterwards proceed to establish
the assessments on said sidewalks as follows:
Brackett Clark, Spring, Commercial, Emery,
South, Alder and Fore streets. stai 'a
The first day of December was assigned for
the hearing. H p"
A hearing was granted to Emery & Water
house on their petition to move wooden build
ing from Market street. between Federal and
Congress, through Federal to Temple street, to
be put on the vacant lot owned by petitioners
No action was taken in the matter.
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Choice Groceries, SC.
AT AUCTION.

IN Thursday, Nov. goth, at p O'Clock D. M, at
entre stock In said store, consisting in part Of -FOUR
sugar. molasses, SYRUP tea, coffee, tobacco cigars,
corned beef, pors, OIL canned and bottled goods
Specs saeratus cream tarter. tapoca stai Oh toilet
and family soaps, stone, earthen and wooden ware
patent medicines extracts barrels pure cider Vine
gar: dry and fancy goods in variety, &c,
The above goods are fresh, and oft Q best quality
r. o. BAILEY & CO., Aucsisueers.
nOy1S
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PATTERSON, N. j., Nov, 19.-The Board of
Aldermen last night resolved to inaugurate an
the authority Of the city to provide work for
the unemployed at q rate Of 12A cents per hour
and also call upon the mill owners to provide
work at reduced wages for their employees
through the winter. 4'i-f.
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BURLEIaH, ~ Middle street, keeps up with
the times and down to the bottom prices on the
clothing question. Consequently his place is
crowded See his announcement elsewhere.
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WE would call attention to Allen & Co.'s
advertisement IN another column. They have
very large stock of ready made clothing with
prices marked down to suit the times
MOI eOd7t