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The Portland daily press., 1874-12-10
Current Notes.

"a drastic besom" is what the World
wants Secretary Bristow to sweep the Treas
ury Department with.
Fernando Wood has issued invitations to
the Democratic members Of Congress to
meet him socially. The card OF invitation IS
headed "Justice is slow but sure" when
must be very unco Mfoltable reflection inss
deed for Mr.. Wood.
The Washington Republican says 1.-The
secrets Of the greater stars, and the mysteries
of that brilliant planet which smiles on sum-
mer evenings. and for its fair associations
bears the name of that most winning OF
Olympian goddesses, Venus, bound with
forces of all-conquering genii, will yield re-
suits which will illustrate this century and re-
turn deathless harvest for the treasure and
the effort now expended" What has the
man been taking?
The New Orleans Bulletin lays down the
following Demo,ratic rule: Republicans
should no longer he countenanced in politics,
patronized in business, or recognized i'll So
cial intercourse 1t consistently goes ON t D
denounce the churches ard that portion OF
the community who observed the 26th as
Thanksgiving day.
The Memphis Daily appeal is taking
strong grounds in favor of liberal appropria-
iions to sustain the free school system in
Tennessee.
The Worcester Spy devotes an editorial TO
the senatorship, taking ground adverse 10
Mr.. Dawes and favorable to Judge Hoar.
The Springfield Republican, in moralizing
on the Republican victory in that city, says
that ''it is an Illustration of the inability OF
the Democratic party, as yet, to come up to
tue opportunity and responsibility of the sit
uation. They carried the city last year, on
the promise of reform, and Immediately sold
it out 10 railroad jobs and real estate specula-
tions and extravaganza generality and fur
ther that it shows that theRepubicans "when
they take the business into their hands
60 to the caucuses, smash the states of their
managers, PIT up capable and honest men,
and then set at work vigorously TO elect
them, are still more than match for
their opponents. Their feebleness and their
defeats are the results of dishonest and in
capable leadership, weak nominations, ard a
discouraged and Indifferent rank and file."
The Portland daily press., 1874-12-10
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staff until the cheering was ended, when he
bowed his acknowledgements to the audience
and took his seat.
A few months ago while on my way TO
Nova Scotia, on the steamer, we came in
sight of Campobe!lo. Although twenty-iour
years had intervened since the scene in the
old City Hall occurred, the name and sight OF
the island reminded me OF its venerable own
er, and the convention, and when the boat
stopped at Eastroft, with spark Of the old
enthusiasm l stepped on shore to learn some
thing of his island home and his family.
The AdmTaPs first visit to the Province
was in command of the armed ship "Wye"
and corps for the survey of the coast. The
island was then owned by his uncle David
Owen, an eccentric English gentleman Of
Welsh descent, who leased the property in
farm lots, after the English custom; one COLI
dition required of the tenantry was that they
should attend his English chapel. On the
death Of the uncle, the Admiral came in pos
session Of the Island under the law Of entail,
and he has very mucn improved the farms
and buildings on the island, which is twelve
miles long and two miles wide, and has about
one thousand inhabitants. The channel be-
tween Lubec and Campobello is about
quarter of a mile wide, and is the boundary
betwe cen Maine and New Brunswick; by this
route formerly British goods often entered
the states unknown to officers of custom.
Opposite Lubec is the little fishing port OF
''Welshpool," probably so named to COM
memorate tie descent of the Owen family.
AT the entrance TO the port was there lying a
large salt-laden bark, AMI within, were the
small vessels of the fishermen for whom the
salt was intended. TIE family residence with
its neat hedgerows and chapel is near the
port. Here the Admiral retired OH half pay
and lived many years, dying in 1852 aged sS.
He left an only son who is insane, and /
think two daughters, ,one the widow OF a nav
al officer named RobnsOn-the heirs are all
in England, which accounts for the papers
being ''on the way to England to be signed"
A Mr.. Emery of Dorchester, Mass, has had
a bond of the property, and it has been in the
market sometime The land is high and ap-
pears fertile, and it is altogether fine loca-
ton for the residence of the Lord Of the
Manor, or for a Yankee watering place.
These facts Learned principally from the Brit
ish Consul at Eastport, Mr.. Kerr,who was born
in the same same city with the Admiral,
Manchester, England. VIC.
WINDHAM, Dec 4.
The Portland daily press., 1874-12-10

THE TILroS -BEEcHER SUTT.-The Tribune
foreshadows the line of prosecution and de-
fence in Theodore Tlton's suit against Henry
Ward Beecher and the general order of pro-
ceedngs. The counsel for the prosecution are
William A. Beach. commonly called ex-Ju udge
Beach, ex-Judge E. ID. Morris, ex-Judge VIII
liam Fullerton aud Hon. Roger A. Pryor, foi'
merly member of Congress from Virginia aud
genera. in the rebel army. Ex-Judse Morris
will open the case for rilton IN aspeech, which
is expected to consume day. Mr.. Beach will
sum up for the prosecution and will probably
examine Mr.. Beecher, though all the counsel
will probably take part in the examination OF
witnesses.
For the defense are engaged. Hon. WilliamlN.
Evarts, ex-attorney general, ex-Judge Porter,
Thomas G. Shearman, Gen. B. f. Tracy, John
L. Hill aud Austin Abbott. William o Bart
lett who was at one time employed, has with.
drawn from the case. Ex-Judge Porter will
omen for Mr. Bee cher and Mr.. Evarts will sum
up. .r..
As to the evidence at the trial to DC intro
duced that for the prosecution will consist prin-
cpaly of the numerous letters OF MIR. Beecher
to NJ. Mouton and Mr.. Tilton, Mr.. Tilton's
and M. Moulton's testimony. Thomas Kin
sella of the Brooklyn Eagle, will be subpe-
uaed to testify, what 1t is allie ged he has already
told in private, that Mr.. B. made confession
to him. In order to destroy the effect OF tins
Mr.. Beechers friends have arranged 20 have
nublisbed in one of the Brooklyn papers Kin
sellas correspondence with Field duplicating
several promine Mt officials and which is said to
he of a most s,anderous character. Mrs.
Bradshaw, Miss Anthony and Mrs. Stanton
will also be called TO testify to confessions.
joseph Richards, brother of Mrs. Tton, will
testify that Mrs Tilton confessed to hun the
full charge against Mr.. Beecher. As to whether
Mrs. Tilton can be called or not there is much
doubt
In defense Mr. Beecher will be called to ex-
plain his letters and apology aud 10 testify Jas
to what he told Kinsela Morlton and Triton.
1t is said his cross-examination will be amorg
the severestto which witness was ever sub
jected. Another important witness VIII be Mr.
Henry B. Cleveland. who will testify to state
ments of Beecher and Moulton. and that the
latter never hinted such a thing as adultery.
An effort will be made to impeaea Mo1lton,
and for this purpose Rev. Mr.. Halliday, Isaac
III. Bailey aud Others will be called and will
testify that Moulton always denied that there
was any guilty relations between Mr.. Beecher
and Mr.. Tilton Mrs Morse will not beicalled
upon as her evidence is thought To be OF little
weight. Bessie Turner, however will have
chance TO tell her story. Many other witnesses
besides these have beeu summoned
The Portland daily press., 1874-12-10

THE ''oldest Republican" in Bremen, who
was in the convention which nominated Mr..
Hamlin for Governor in 1856, writes:
81 am pleased at the course the PRESS is
taking in regard to the senatorial question. l
do not know that there is Blaine and Hamlin
ring, but if the same rule goes on it will wiring
the neck of the Republican party in Maine be-
fore 1876, just the same as it is doing in other
StatpS"
The Portland daily press., 1874-12-10

RUSSIA, which has made great strides
during the last few years, has taken another
stride forward. The Gear has announced
his intention to make elementary education
absolutely compulsory throughout the en-
pre. The municipality of st. Petersburg
are already erecting and furnishing school
houses, and the experiment will be fully en-
tered upon at the beginning of the coming
year. One hundred and fifty-seven schools
will be established in the city, at which read
ing, writing, arithmetic and religious knowl-
edge will be taught. The plan of supervis-
ion and control is modelled on that of Ber-
lin. The estimated expense is $4.15 a
scholar. Parents who neglect to send their
children to school will be liable TO fine and
imprisonment. .r
The Portland daily press., 1874-12-10
L HE PR ES s.
THURSDAY MORNING, DEC. 10. IA

EVERY regular attache of the PRESS Is furnished
with Card certificate countersigned by Stanley Il.
Pullen. Editor. A railway, steamboat and hotel
managers will confet favor upon us by demanding
credentials OF every claiming to represent our
IyIrnal, as we have information that several "bum-
nars" are seeking courtesics in the name of he
Press, and we have no disposition to be, even as
sisely, party to such frauds
The Portland daily press., 1874-12-10
THE municipal elections in Massachusetts

The municipal elections III Massachusetts
Tuesday, turned, out rather badly for the De-
mocracy. In two cities, Lawrence and
Springfield, that party was put in power as
an experiment. The leaders promised most
lavishly. They would be so economical; so
careful, so very good. Doubtless they meant
to be good, but the temptation was SO strong
that their expenditures were as lavish as
their previous promises to save. One year of
Democratic economy is enough for city
where a majority of the voters are intelligent.
The Portland daily press., 1874-12-10

We do not read anonymous letters and commun-
catoLs. The name and address Of the writer are in
all Indispensable not necessarily for publication
bat as guaranty of good faith.
We cannot undertake to return reserve COM
nunications that ere not used
The Portland daily press., 1874-12-10

IT is limited that there are serious dissen-
sions between the directors of the Eastern
aud Maine Central Railroads. The portion
Of the board who are not interested in the
Eastern are very much dissatisfied with the
present arrangement With another suitor
at hand, the recent marriage isn't happy
uniou
New-York tribune., 1874-10-24
PERSONAL.

emile Olivier has been made Chancellor OF
the French Academy and Claude Bernard director
Senator Cameron returned to Harrisburg
yesterday after extended trip in the Pacific states
President Grant gave $500 TO the Shelter for
y1omeless Women in Chicago during his recent visit
There.
Secretary Robson returned TO Washington
ras,erdsv where he will remain until after the CABINET
sDee,ing to-day.
I The BoIognese have decided to erect
,ronument TO Galvani the great Bolognese physician
sFho discovered animal electricity
President Grant and party arrived at Harms
burg yestessy afternoon that point Mr. Borie and
Family the party for Philadelphia ana tne fresoen'
&ent on to Washington
Mr. z. NJ. Wards picture OF Luther Read
ing the Bible bought by subscription aud gwen
10 the British Foreign Bible Society and Is now N
She London Offices Of the Society.
sHrof. Seelye has begun course of historical
t,a, 70 the Ladies' Association at Brighton, England
mn the STATE ysem Of England. he will also continue
kIs lectures TO tho ladies classes at Cambridge
Mr. Samuel Eliot has been elected President
nnd Dr. s. G. Howe Secretary o; the Perkins Institute
FOR the Blind in The receipts OF the institution
s9oS.S 80 saS P"'' ''1' "''' ''-''''
NJ. Stephen Salisbury has been reelected
President Of the American Anuqusry society "hen
ed Its annual meeting at Worcester the other day Inc
hooks received during the year number ALA, ana the
pamphlets 1926.
A committee of citizens of Florence has
commissioned Euriso CspOcc the Neapolitan artist to
aint picture representing the Roman deputation that
Brought to the King OF Italy the result OF the pebsce
mat united Rome with the rest OF Italy The picture
when nshed is TO be presented the King and placed
IN the Qulrnal Tue Florence Committee has asked al
she Italian municipalities 70 associate with IL IN this
project give It distinctly national character
Mr. Sidney WOOllett has accepted an lnvl-
EatiOn from friends Of the Miles StaDdsh Monument
Association to LongfeOws poem. The Courtshp
OF Miles standish." in Boston next Friday He says;
"As an Englishman feel deep interest in all that
pertains the character OF the Pilgrims and the carry
Excitement of SeS-En gland. and may safely add that
among them all there is no more hustrious name
whether his fame rebound most 10 the honor OF tue
Old or the Nrw-England, than that Of the patriot,
Pilgrim, Miles Standish. You will permit me
Shen, IN Dehalf OF noble object 10 render tins
service Association free from any charge Oh my
part"
New-York tribune., 1874-10-24
GENERAL POLITICAL NEWS.

THE CONTEST IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
A PROCLAMATION ISSUED BY GOV. MOSES REoRGAN-
nING THE BOARDS OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS
THE REPUBLICANS THUS DEPRIVED OF AN
ABSOLUTE CONTROL OF THE RETURNS.
CHARLESTON, Oct. 23.-Much dissatisfaction
has prevailed for weeks past among the Independent
Republicans owing TO the fact that the Boards Of Elec
ton Commissioners throughout the State COM
posed exclusively OF members OF the Chamberlain party
and consequent fears expressed that the vote for
Green, the Independent Republican candidate. might
not be fairly counted and declared. Gov. Moses has
therefore issued proclamation changing the Commis
sioners In every county. that each Board shall be
composed Of one regular Republican. Independent
Republican, and Conservative The proclamation Is
as follows:
Fhereds Numerous plants have reached me from
various quarters OF the State that the several political
parties are not adequately represented in the Boards OF
Commissioners OF Election al present constituted and.
Hhereds This lack Of representation las gwen rise IN
many instances to grave apprehensons OF trouble III the
CONQUER Oh me approaching election and,
bhere IL Is the duty OF the Executive to give 10 the
whole people OF the state all proper and reasonable
guarantees for the sanctity of the ballobox and full
strumentaty;
Now. therefore, 7, F. J. Moses. jr. Governor in and
amation making the following changes In the Board of
Commissioners OF Election in the several counties OF
the State' lIhen follows the list OF new appOlntees
The Ners and Courier, commenting upon the procla-
nation. says:
Well advised now IL never before Gov Moses has
gratined his few friends and disappointed his many enc
miles, ana by one broad straightforward exercise OF the
Executive power has removed deep distrust aud
dlscohten insured the maintenance or the pubic peace
and gwen confidence and cheeruDess TO every good ct
zen OF the state With the new Commissioners an
honest ana ralr eelecOn IA certain aud the people,
without murmurng, will ABIDE by and submit 70 the
verdict OF tie majority Of the voters VI the state
New-York tribune., 1874-10-24
ADVENTURES or A DEPA .rLTER.

THE ABsCoNDrNG JERSEY CITY TREASURER suS
RENDERS HISsELF TO THE PoLICE-RENARKA-
BILE STORY OF HIS wAsDERINGs.
Alexander ID. Hamilton, the defaulting Treas
urer OF Jersey City who absconded several months
has returned and surrendered himself the police
authorities. TRIBUNE reporter visited Hamilton In
the Hudson County Jail Last evening. and very
kindly received While Treasurer jersey City he left
the country secretly on Jan % Of this year. and an
examination of his books ana securities developed the
fact that his ash short about 60 9O and that
tain water bonds OF the deposited with him Treas
OF the par value OF $4,000 missing Detectives
were Immediately put his track and every effort
made to arrest him, but without He traced
to Matamoros, Texas; but, having put himself under
the protection OF the Mexican General Cortna the Off
GERS were compelled to return without him. Two or
three days ago Judge Bede OF he Supreme Court re-
ceVed letter from him saying that he would return TO
Jersey City last evening and that in order the
city the amount Of reward offered for him. he in
tended TO surrender himself 10 the authorities II ap
pears that he arrived in New-York City day
than he expected, and at midnight Thursday he
crossed the ferry and put himself n the custody Of In
spector Murphy Of the Jersey City Police, who had
sought for him in vain for many weeks the borders
Precinct Station during the day transferred to
the County Jail, where he was visited by
his wife, his father. and other relatives and
friends. He appeared TO be in good health
but with marked traces OF mental anxiety and disturb
In to inquiries by the reporter. Mr.. Ham
ton told thrilling story OF adventure in Mexico.
New-York tribune., 1874-10-24

n, ,ha .ub,sct eomes from The Elizabeth Journal which
says "If the President should desire IL with the IN
tensest longing the Republican party would not have
the folly nominate him. and they di1
he woud not stand the ghost Of chance Tor re
election unless the country stood supreme peril aud
needed General rather than President, very un-
likely contingency. Tho whole question has to US al
ways been a perfectly clear one. Three terms are
equivalent TO thirty the Presidency during
good behavior and people OF Uoited States have
no mind to slide into monarchy In that way. III Gen.
Grant were second Washington. which he Is far from
being, the country would emphatically pronounce
against any such wild scheme therefore we know n1r
nor care what he thinks the whole notion purely
chimerical, If every Ofice-holder In the country
should favor We do not think meany enough Oh tne
American people imagine that there Is partcie oI
danger"
A correspondent of the st. Louis Anse'ger
writes from Nuremberg. under date OF Oct giving an
OF conversation lie had with our Minister az
Paris, Mr. Z. B. washburne AS the latter gentleman
lie frequently spoken OF candidate for the Presi-
dency his OF dominant political questions are OF
interest. Mr.. Washburne expressed himself most
decidedly against of paper money and couu
not find words strong enough to express his indignation
az the ignorance and wickedncss OF those who favor
this palliation Of half bankrupt States He aeknow-
ed ged that the old spirit had left the Republican party
but could see neither IN the Farmer movement nor IN
the present combinations for new party any Ou'iet
from the present chaos. SO far the South is con-
cerned military occupation OF the South seems 10 hm
an indispensable necessity, partly to protect the ne
groes but partly TO get rid OF the ourages threat
ened by carpet-bagger and negro rule In conclud
ing his letter the correspondent said: on the whole
did cheerful word concerning Tue 5tae
OF affairs In the Union from Mr. Washburnes IDS HIS
conviction that more thorough education alone can
place the American people on s0under OASIS anu Tue
hign value he placed ON the EXTENSIVE scienIino ins
tues Of Germany show only that Mr.. Wasnburne naS
obtained in Europe the right view In tins respect.
New-York tribune., 1874-10-24
POLITICAL NOTES.

The Philadelphia Press says: There need
oe no result the Republicans Of Pennsylvs
MA be true to themselves, the county aud vigilance
committees do their duty and II full is poled"
II vigilance committees" do their full duty, there
~on't be so many votes cast for the Republican Ring
ticket there would have been had bogus
registration passed undiscovered
1t is announced among other political ru-
that Republican leaders have decided TO carry
On the the States which hold elections IN No
Sember the hard money Issue arragning the Demo-
cratic party drifting toward imitation and repudia-
eon In furtherance OF this plan, Speaker Blaine to
take the stump IN Sew-York and Pennsylvsnia; He'll
good time advocating naro money as Republ-
principle in Pennsylvania
The Republicans of the Hid Minnesota Dis
frict have suddenly become very heightened and are
holding up their hands IN holy horror lest their opponents
should introduce any personalities into the canvass
Perhaps n they had been troubled with little more
tone when they held their Convention had thereby
been induced nominate another a notorious
Washington Lobbyist they would not be 30 afraid Of per
soDaites now.
The Democrats of the lid Vermont District
are making efforts 20 get candidate into the
Geld In tins for the special election Nov. Their
Committee has ssned address announcing Mr. Alex-
aader McLsne as the party candidate, and requesting
all Democrats to for him instead Of MI Denison.
Judge Poland IL also working on the sly for stray
votes. and the contest Will possibly be lively and inter
esting.
Civil Service Reform is in brisk operation
at Charleston, g. C. Collector worthington is doing
his best Chamberlain. and in his zeal the
Government vessels II they were his own. He aids
Chamberlain in his canvass by Transporting him from
plsee 70 place In cutter, after the free and
easy manner Of Marshal Packard OF Louisiana. OF
course there are old foes who object 70 such uses
OF the Governments and who call fraptcaIy
upon tue PresioenI 70 the Collector; but OF
course they VIII not be needed Our Civil Service has
been reformed.
Well-regulated organs with pronounced
views on the third term becoming cheeriBgly nu-
sAz9sA The mass ge0ent uttar.nea tram one Of them
New-York tribune., 1874-10-24
TIE NEW-JERSEY CANVASS.

A dispatch from Washington last night
pose of attending the Cabinet meeting tomorrow. He
expects return Immediately TO continue his work IN
the New Jersey campaign. His opinion in regard 10 the
prospects in that State that the Republicans will carry
II BY a good majority the general ticket, with the
probable loss OF two Republican Congressmen-Amos
Clark jr and Isaac W. seudder. AS to the result IN
PENNSYLVANIA, he confidently expects gOOd Republican
majority the State ticket, and small loss IN Con-
gressmen."
Samuel Newell, a well-known lawyer, has
been nominated by the Republicans OF the Ist Assembly
District Of Passaic County represent them in the
Assembly This district embraces the Fourth, Fifth,
and Eighth wards Of Paterson, the township Of Ac-
QuacKnonsk and the city Of Psssaic. Mr.. Newell has
made address, in which he stated that he would do
his utmost the confidence OF his
but LIE could not and would not make any pledges or
OF the lid Assembly District have nominated Gerrt
Planter.
The Republicans Of the IVth Assembly Dis
Arend steepker. The Democratic nomination In the
district made Thursday night, and the candi
date Is Alex. Mcdonnell
J. w. Dale of Englewood has announced
himself as "a independent candidate for Sheriff OF
Bergen County.
The Republicans of the lid Assembly Dis
trict OF Hudson County nominated John D. Carscaleu
last night.
The Democrats of Passaic County have
nominated Mr.. Ameraux (Rep) for Coroner, and also
nominated Dr. James Cahill OF Paterson and Justice
David y. emppey Of West Milford for the same o1ee