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Congressional Proceedings.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Jan. 90.
House.
The West Virginia contested election case
was taken up.
After long discussion without coming to
any conclusion, the House at half past four
took recess until half past seven.
The evening session will be for considera-
ton of the bill revising the statutes.
SENATE.
Mr.. Clayton rose to personal explanation
and sent to the clerks desk to have read
paragraph in the Boston Daily Advertiser of
Monday in regard to dispute between the
postmaster general and himself. He said
that at first he thought he would not notice
it, but in view of the fact tina. it had been
charged that he in his official capacity had
undertaken to influence high officer of the
government, he felt it due to his constituents,
the senate, himself and the press that he
should denounce the insinuation as being
false and the instignator of it falsiier. He
made an explanation about the postmaster
general and himself having some communi-
cations and interviews relative to free deliv
cry in Little Rock, Ark, and it had all been
settled satisfactorily to both sides. He be-
lieyed in a free press as one Of the most pow
erful auxiliaries of free government and they
should go hand in hand The rod the news
paper men held was good thing and when
they laid 1t upon persons deserving it lie said
clay on Mac Duff" but when they went
slashing around every which way he would
ask those gentlemen to be little more care
ful. If they laid it on him he would take
this means in the Senate to put himself right
before the country.
Mr. Norton submitted the following, which
was laid on the table and ordered to be
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STATE NEWS.

According 10 the Union, yonng couples in
Machias court by the use of the dumb alpha
bet.
| Joseph Cobb, who stabbed John Wall on
Harlow street, Monday evening, was ar
raigned in the police court in Bangor, but
the case was continued one week, bonds for
his appearance at that time being fixed at
$1,000. His friends furnished the sureties
and he was set at liberty.
The Lewiston Journal says that Mrs. Eu-
nice Pinkham of South Durham has horse
that may be set down as the Methuselah of
horses. lie is now well into his 42d year
and still hearty, fat and active.
All our rum sellers here are borrowing of
their friends; the meaning Of this is-pay or
prison. Portland Advertiser.
A ferocious wild cat was shot in Sanford
on the 18th inst, measuring 4 feet and 4 in
ches in length and weighing 45 pounds. This
was the largest animal of the kind ever seen
in this section and attracted much attention
when placed on exhibition at Springvale.
Dover saloon keeper has purchased it, and
when stuffed will use it as window orna-
ment.
A down east youth who had got ready to be
married was locked up by his father, and
young man they were taken into custody.
lIeury b. Robinson's camp on Ripposenus
stream, four miles above Brighton Dam, in
township No. 4, range ii, was destroyed by
fire Monday forenoon. Mr.. Robinson lost his
camping tools and bedding. Nothing was
| saved The crew lost all their clothing, be-
ing at work at some distance in the woods,
and some of them their money which WAS in
their nnebeckeis." The fire caugh, in
the dry boughs in the roof
The infant child Of j. l.. BurGhan. of
Houlton. who was severely scaidea las, week,
! is dead.
| A fellow in Bangor attempted TO draw mon
ey from Il savings bank belonging to another
man, but was nabbed, and brought to justice.
The Bucksport correspondent Of the Ban
gor Wing writes that Mrs. Davis Bennett Of
Verona has been partially insane for a year
and half, and as her friends did not send
her to the hospital and it was thought she
was harmless, she has been kept al home
On Tuesday noon she asked her husband to
come and sit beside her, which he did, when
she attacked him with a razor she had con-
cealed about her clothing, and inflicted \ Sc
rious wound in his groin. She was secnred
before doing any further harm; but MIR. Ben
nett's injuries are dangerous and he lies in a
critical condition.
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MASSACHUSETTS,.

Boston, -. A meeting Of consumers OF
iron and steel was held at the United States
Hotel yesterday to form an organization to
promote their interests. 1t adopted consti
tuition and by laws. The constitution de-
clares the object of the association to be to
secure legislation, but strictly forbids the use
Of money to secerc the same.
The following were elected permanent Off
GERS of the association: President, George
Barnes of Syracuse, n. Y; Vice President,
d. d. Dana of Boston; Secretary, VIM Il.
Weed of N. Y; Treasurer, C. b. Hill o:
Nashua, N. H.; Contemplating Secretary,
w. +. Hall of Boston; Executive Commit
tee, M. l.. Fast of Canton, Ohio, Stephen Z.
Garrett of Cohoes, N. Y, Fred L. Ames of
North Easton, Mass.
The meeting unanimously adopted the fol-
lowing resolutions:
Resolved, That this association respect
fully petitions the Congress of the United
States to reduce the duty on steel, and to
make the impost wholly specific without re-
gard to value.
After further consultation on minor mat
tiers, the meeting adjourned, subject to the
call of the executive committee.
The supreme court, full bench, to-day af-
tirmed the decree Of Justice Devon, commit
ting for six months for contempt J. w. Cart
wright, one of the receivers of the Hide and
Leather Insurance company and former pres
dent thereof, for Withdrawing and applying
to his own use some twelve or fifteen thous.
and dollars assets of the company.
George w. Lobbell, state senator from the
first Plymouth district in 1872 and 1873, died
at his residence in Mattaposet yesterday.
The Massachusetts Grand Army convention
at Fitchburg to-day elected J. w. Kimball of
Fitchburg commander for the ensuing year.
Charles II. Taylor of Somerville and John
S. Fay of Marlboro vice commanders, S. F.
Cogswell medical director and Geo. S. Ball
chaplain.
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The accounts of the ex-Treasurer of
Queens county, Long Island, shows defici-

The accounts Of the ex.Treasurer OF
Queens county, Long Island, shows defici-
ency.
The Juniata was off the Battery to-day,
awaiting the arrival of the Dictator, which
she is to escort to Key West. The Arapiles
is off the Battery. She was to have sailed
for Havana to-day.
The telegraphic cable along the South
American coast is completed between Rio and
Cara. The line is to be rapidly extended
from Rio to the river Platte on the south and
fIom Para to the Island of St. Thomas on
the north.
The south tribunal of Justice of Brazil,
have indicted the Bishop of Olndo, for vio-
lation of the constitution.
Suits were commenced to-day by Geogia
rebels in the L. S. Circuit Court against ex-
Secretary McCulloch, for some $500, 900
worth OF cotton, seized during the war.
A burglar arressed in Brooklyn last night,
had petition in pocket signed by several
democratic politicians, asking his appoint
ment on the police force.
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A few lots Of premium steers cost,
REMARKS


week Receipts over the Boston Maine i road 'ni.
9a be Sas. az 81 had tendency 70
CHANCE e ;a the e. sy
1c on live weight, or best cattle At I2c i've and
we Judge strong &c on medium grades, and butch.
Tor what they paid last week.
STORE CATTLE AND WORKING OXEN.
The call for working oxen does not improve.
Prices In most instances have to be governed ty
the prices Of beef cattle. J. Trckey drove in four
w Yard, expecting to realize much more than he
had offers for. They were fine, well matched. and
good workers. but had to be sold for what they
F; F. Foster sold pair of 3soo b cattle for s12o.
glItn1dng M in, taken from e. Fullfords farm of
o 1tsae'oh' n. H'-good looking and well matched
~, !: d; Hosmer sold poir measuring # at $50
sle5 girthng # 10 in; pair It in at lor si7o;2
pair It 6 in az 1852 and $l25.
NEW MICH cows.
The COW trade runs along in an easy track; not a
large supply, but sufficient for the demand. Fancy
cows and fancy prices stepped ont this week sales
mostly on medium grades, with no advance.
DeWolf sold one fine new mich COW. with calf,
G. W. Brownell sold one heifer and calf for s53.
SWINE.
Store pigs yards closed None in market. Re-
cd 81 lat hogs - 400 At * as 2c per ID deliver
GU at siagntcr houses. Inc same prices have been
been quoted the past three weeks.
POULTRY.
4 small lot Of poultry, handled by Mr.. Wiley.
Prices remain at IL 1-2c for medium grades up to
| l5c for best crates of chickens. Not much differ
ehce IN the prices of dressed poultry in the city,
from the West; Dealers are willing to pay rather
| more for strictly killed arrivals.
NORTHERN SHEEP.
Prices-sheep 4ha6tsc per N, or s. 00aG 50 per
head.
strong thousand head in of al rivals last
week; 45O6 made up the Western complement or
full 800 head more than last arrivals; 3ll2 head at
Union Market. Trade not as bright the cattle
trade. Prices unsatisfactory. We find the best
hocks of sheep selling at lie per Id; other focks
| of heavier, but simmer sheep at sc.
J. w. Taylor sold 20 sheep, average 81 lbs, at g.
| &C per Id.
D.. E. Gay sold / co sheep, average 50 lbs at &C
| per 10.
A. Livingstone sold GO sheep, gross weight 800
| lbs, at 81 per1b.
ii. c. Wood sold 100 sheep. average 30 lbs, at ca
| per Id.
| A. c. kblng sold 1903 sheep average 30 lbs, at &C.
and 10 averaging u lbs at &c and 50 averaging 81
| lbs at ) lie per ID.
HIDES, PELTS, SC.
Hides-7jiascY h. Country Hides, 7a7lsc " D.
| Calf Skins-l5alsc " b.
Pelts-$l.75 each
TallOw-Brigbton, SC: country, 4-d4Ke.
Fat hogs-live 81 aGlac per n Northern dressed
hogs, &C; shotes none--c per ID spring pigs,
none.
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Doings of Legislative Committees.

The Machas contested election case was
before the Committee on Elections yesterday
afternoon; Geo. w. Drisko remonstrant
against Joseph w. Coffin, the sitting member.
The point of the dispute is, was the meeting
a legal meeting? The remonsrant presented
the facts and testimony, which the committee
regarded sufficient to prove that the meeting
itself was illegal The vote is understood to
have been unanimous. Without further con-
sideration of the case the committee ad-
journed until nine o'clock this morning.
Counting the vote of Machias, MIR. Coffin is
elected. Leaving Machias out, Mr.. Drisko is
elected, the district being composed of four
towns in all. The sitting member rested his
case on rights acquired by holding the ceriif-
cate of election, issued by the Governor and
Council.
The committee on Military Affairs have
referred to sub committee the subject of
having Maine represented in the National
Statuary Hall, in accordance with the recon-.
mendations of Gov. Dingley, in his message.
A hearing on the application for state boun
ty to the surviving members of the first six
batteries of light artillery raised during the
rebellion, has been assigned for Thursday,
Jan. 20.
The Committee on Agriculture have voted
to report leave to withdraw to the petitioners
fGr tax on dogs. They will also report a
modification of the present law relating to
bundled hay by having the bands written or
printed with the weight instead of having
them branded.
The Committee on Interior Waters will re-
port charter for the Rockland and Thorn
aston Water Company with capital stock of
100000.
The Banking Committee will report legs
iation inexpsdisnt on order relating to pay of
Presidents of Savings banks, and also on or
der relating to notice to be given to depositors
in Savings banks of their intention to draw
funds. The committee assigned hearings as
follows: Thursday, Jan. 30, propositions
relating to taxing National bank stock held
in Savings banks; forbidding cashiers Of
National banks from acting as Treasurer or
trustee of savings bank; restricting invest
ments in Savings banks to United States
bonds at New England securities; Stocks of
National banks located in New England,
mortgage bonds of railroads located in New
England, first mortgages Of real estate within
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ton.


ton.
The Judiciary Committee gave hearing
yesterday afternoon, in the hall of Repre-
sentatives on the bill recently presented, en-
titled Gan act for the better protection of hu-
man life in Maine
Hon. c. W. Goddard of Portland, was the
first speaker, who said that he would explain
in detail the provisions of the bill. He rep
resented no organization or corporation, but
came before the committee simply as citizen
of the State. He had no other object in view
but to present what experience taught him
was the best method in dealing with criminals.
The present law on capital punishment has no
defenders. Experience had proved it to be a
deplorable failure. 1t has not even the re-
spect of criminals. He is far from states
man who does not see tina: a change is imper-
atively necessary. The bill before the COM
mittee, in its first section, makes concession
to those who ish to narrow the terms of de-
fning the crime; for the benefit of those who
fear that jurors will not convict. SO a third
degree OF murder is defined Murders are
| often committed uader "the provocation of a
great wrong these should not be classed with
these committed in cold blood, with prcmedi.
| tation. In the interests of humanity, this
atty to the class who most deserve it. 1t pro-
vides that those throwing trains off the track,
jeopardizing the lives of many persons, shall
be guilty of murder in the first degree. For
years this crime was reckoncd in the second
degree-why, was past his compr ehension.
This bill adds to the force of the existing
law. 1t provides that more than one judge
shall sit in criminal caseit is too impor-
tant matter to commit to the care and re-
sponsibility of one man. He referred to the
case of Elbridge G. Reed, who had been con-
fined for three years, and is now awaiting a
third trial. These cases occur on account OF
erroneous rulings. If the man is innocent, he
ought not to liBger along in this way il
guilty, justice should be administered The
bill provides for special terms of court, and
for prompt trials. Speedy trials should take
place; pass this bill, and results are reached
without continual and wearisome delay
The law is self. executing, in that it fixes
the time for execution of the criminal at thir-
ty and ninety days. Under the U. S. laws the
day of the execution is fixed; why should not
this be the case under State laws? Why
should the sentence of death be made mock
cry and farce? The Governor and Council
have to take up the matter and review each
case as it comes from the court.
1t provides that no compensation should be
allowed from the State or county treasury fol
the defence of a criminal. Why defend a
man for murder, rather than any other crime
There may be a State or country, that has
law like ours, but he didn't know where il
it was. We single out one crime and offer q
premium for its committal. A ruffian may at
tack man and partially murder him. he
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NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE
Daily Eenaebee gunraal.
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PORTLAND.

Portland, 90. Steamship Acajian from
Liverpool arrived at eleven o'clock this morn
lag.
United States Marshal Marble arrested in
Bangor and brought to Portland this after
noon, Deputy Sheriff Foss of Piscataquis
county, and Hon. Henry Hudson who acted
as attorney for the State, for arresting Deputy
U. S. Head illegally and impeding him in the
discharge of duty
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FOREIGN.

London, %. Goodwin Smith, in speech
at an educational meeting in Manchester last
evening explained the common school system
of the United States. He defended the Cor
nell University from the charge of irreligion
and said that it maintained religious spirit
and that the institution was quite equal to
that of Oxford.
The Times publishes the substance of 0
note from Bismarck, which holds that the
French government is accountable for the vi
oience of the Ultramontane press in France.
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MISSO

St. Louis, 22. The firm of Sage & CO. has
dccamped, leaving the banks, merchants and
business men their victims to the tune of sew
eral thousand dollars. Two hundred bar
rels, on which they obtained an advance of
$4,000 from bank, proved to be filled with
water instead of whiskey. They ostensibty
were in the wholesale liquor business and
opened Jan. LIST.
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TELEGRAMS IN GENERAL.

The Carlists have withdrawn from Santan-
der.
Patrick Crimmons, day Waterman at the
Torpedo station. Newport, r. L., was found
dead of suffocation last night about II
o'clock.
new unoccupied honse in the Dorchester
District, Boston, owned by Cheever Newhall
was damaged last night by an incendiary fire
to the extent of $4,000; insured.
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Chicago Produce Market.
Chicago, Jan. .:

Flour-eNtra spring j 'i0a6 90.
Wheat-No. spring, l23lsal23 IL; No. , l2!s4a-
cash; l23A February; l2.i4 March; No. HI. all
rejected lllall2.
Corn-No. = mixed 5lx cash; 80 liza February
81 March; May js'< rejected Old 5iaji-; rev
i9ai9-.
Oats-ili. cash; i2- Feb; q March rejected a
31lzaiS.
Rye-11a19-.
Barey-No. ; fall 5.al -. No. spring Sal 10
Dressed Hogs--6 a0aG -.
Pcrk-Ii CO cash; ii 10 February; II COail 81
March
Lard-s G0aS 20 cash; 0 o. for February; . 30 iol
March.
Bulk Meats shoulders 5ll short rib mid ! s.,
-; short clear mid 7s4a.
Green Observation-Disclosures 81 short ribs -.
Hams Is lbs average SOB
Whiskey-95.
Receipts 10 900 Hour; $4,000 wheat 60 900 corn
SO, 900 oats; 5000 rye; 5000 barley.
Shipments 1900 flour; 10000 wheat; 3OO
corn; II 900 oats 5000 barley; eco rye.
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ing point, she encountered q terrific gale
which forced her upon the rocks off lilly
Point in Georgia Bay. The Galiah was un-
able to render assistance, subsequently she
repaired to Port Townsend, and despatched
the news. At the time of the fatal occur
renee, there were twenty-three on board the
Panther, including the captain and his wife.
The Panther's cargo was l70O tons of coal.
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WASHINGTON.

Washington, %. rumor was again in
circulation last night that changes would soon
occur in the Cabinet, and it was stated that
Secretary Richardson would resign the treas
uryship. The reports lack official confirma-
ton. That fact, in addition to the knowledge
that Secretary Richardson So late as yester-
day ayowed he entertained no intention of
resigning, renders it almost certain that the
rumors are based upon no solid foundation.
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FROM CALIFORNIA.

San Francisco, %. telegram from Port
Townsend, Washington Territory, announc.
ing the total loss of the ship Panther, and
Capt. j. w. Balch, with all on board. The
Panther was destined for San francisco. She
sailed from Nanaimo, Washington Territory,
on Saturday last in tow of the steam tug
Galial. When within 80 miles of her start
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WEATHER..

WAR DEPARTMENT, I
.OrricE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER.
Washington. ID. c. %.
For New England, and the Middle States
cloudy weather, with rain, continued high
temperature and falling barometer during a
portion Of the day, the winds on the coast in
creasing in force.
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PENNSYLVANIA.

Wilkesbarre, %. Between three and four
hundred men of the Pittston and Elmira Coal
Companies quit work yesterday on account of
non payment of wages due them since Octo-
Der.
The Wilkesbarre Coal and Iron Company
posted up notices to-day that they will pay on
Saturday. There will not be any difficulty as
threatened yesterday.
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Members Of the Grand Army Of the Re-
public who attend the Grand Encampment in
with free return tickets over the Maine Cen
trail and its branches, on application to DR..
W. B. Lapham
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The friends Of the Rev. Mr.. Jackson, on
Cushnoc heights and vicinity, gave him do.
nation party at his house on Wednesday
evening. The proceeds of tile donation
amounted to about $780, among the presents
there was a purse containing S25 in green
backs. Four young men carried barrel of
flour on two hoop poles. Mr.. Jackson seem
ed to be very much affected, aud a happy
occasion was enjoyed
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NEW HAM pSIIIieE.

Concord, 90. At convention of druggists
held here to-day, Charles A. Tufts of Dover
was elected presidents c. f. p. Hildreth Of
Suncook, vice president; George f. Under
hill of Concord, Secretary. 1t was voted not
to unite with the license alliance.
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The following is the programme OF the
Temple Quartette at Granite Hall this even
ing: tS
l. Quntette-"Hie thee Shaop" kuchcn
Miss Barr and Temple Quartette.
2. VOCAL March" Hurrah tor the Field" Schmol-
ger. Composed expressly for Temple
Quartete.
>. POlonalse from "Mgnon,N Ambr1 ise Thomas.
Miss Carrie Barr.
4. Quartette-"The Dreamy Lake" ETC. Schu-
mann.
!. Swiss Echo Song, ECkcrt.
Miss Earr.
G.. Alphabet Song, /ocner.
I. Song, selected.
Mr.. Ryder.
s. Straightforward and for Aye" Marston.
Mr.. Fessenden.
9. Balad-"Within Mile Of Edinhoro' Town.
Miss Barr.
10. Duett-"The Fisherman" Gab1zz,.
Mr.. Fitz-Mr. Cook.
II. Prison Song and Sextettc from II TroYat0re."
Miss Barr and Temple Quartette.
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The lecture by Mr.. Fields at the Meonian
Hall last evening, was largely attended, and
gave the utmost satisfaction 1t will be with
great pleasure that the public will greet the
able lecturer on the platform again this win
ter.
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VIRGINIA.

Richmond, ~. The trial of w. Page
McCarty for the murder OF John Il. Merde-
car, commenced to-day. This is the dueiing
case Of last May, in which one was killed and
the ether wounded. The survivor, McCarty,
still moves on crutches. The court 'roon was
crowded
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UTAH.

Salt Lake, %. Owing to the fact that there
are twenty -one county and city offices in the
legislature, the Governor recommends to that
body the passage of law prohibiting persons
holding but one office.
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Maine, and notes secured by sufficient collat-
erals, also repeating the laws requiring
semi-aanual returns of Savings banks to be
made to the State Treasurer, and the pay
ment of the School tax.
The Committee on Insane Hospital will re-
port bill for better protection of inmates
of the Insane Hospital, embodying the princi.
pal features Of the bill advocated by Mrs
Packard