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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-03-05

THE report OF the special committee in re-
gard to the arrest of Wh:telaw Reid at the
suit of ex-Gov. Shepherd, takes sensible
ground in regard to the protection of witnes-
ses in their civil rights when summoned be-
fore congressional committee. No action
/, advised in the particular case under con-
sideration, because Mr.. Reid made no appli-
cation for the protection of the House: but
the opinion is unanimous that the attendance
Of witnesses before committees of congress
should be made as easy and safe as is con-
sistent with the ordinary administration Of
justice. 1t is not reasonable or just, the
report says, that persons thus brought within
the jurisdiction of the District court should
have their civil rights affected injuriously, as
obviously may be the case if they thereby be
compelled to transfer the defense of civil
suit to a distant forum, and thus be subject
ed to serious inconvenience and expense.
As far as civil rights are concerned the wit
ness brought into the District by superior
power should not be regarded as within it
for any other purpose than that of giving his
ton changed to his prejudice on that account.
The views of the committee took form in.
"bill for the protection of witnesses befoi !
congress-" which passed the House by a vote
of 131 to 33, Gen. Butler Of course voting in
the negative.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-03-05

A DISEASE, known in the political slang
of New York as "Swallow-tailism," is raging
with great violence among the hardy Democ-
racy of that city. Mayor Wickham was sup
posed at the time of his election to be under
obligations to Mr.. John Kelley, and it was
fondly hoped that representative members OF
the "Great Unwashed'' would be inducted
nto vacant offices with wonderful celerity
under the new rule. But the mayor, with
gross ingratitude, has turned his back upon
dirt and his face toward decency, and many
are the curses thereat. Whenever a vacancy
has occurred he has appointed Swallow
tall" Now "Swallow-taip' is a man who
wears a clean shirt, who can read with ease,
and who garnishes his conversation with pa
gan expletives instead of good, old-fashioned
English oaths of the kind that are calculated
to make ones hair stand on end. He is just
ly regarded with suspicion by the dirty Dem
ocrat, as having aristocratic tendencies, as
cherishing unjust prejudices against filth, and
as being addicted only to pale and decent
vices. 1t is safe to predict that Mayor Wick
ham will be forced to yield, and that the
gangrene "Swallow-tailism" will be extir-
pated by the fierce surgery of the "Great
Unwashed."
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-03-05

HENRY ALEXANDRA WALTON is the
latest Illustration of the achievement of fame
at single bound. Two months ago he was
unknown outside of France. To-day he is
known everywhere as the framer of the bill
for the organization of the French republic
The biographer has already got upon his trail
and tells us the following about him. lie was
born in Valenciennes in 1872, and was edu-
Gated at one of the normal schools founded
by the first Napoleon. He soon distinguished
himself as teacher Of history, and in 1910,
in his twenty-eighth year, was appointed as
sistant to Guizot, then professor of modern
history and geography in the college eff the
Sorbonpe. After the revolution of 1S49 M.
WALTON became known as an assaiant of
slavery. In 1949 he published in three vol
umes history of slavery in ancient times,
for which work he was publicly crowned by
the Institute of France Soon after this he
entered legislative life, being repeatedly chosen
deputy for the Department of the North, the
same department which he now represents in
the National Assembly. In 1860 he was elect
ed member of the French Academy. He
has always classed as moderate man.
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Current Notes.

We learn, on very good authority, that
President Grant will spend the srmmer
months in Europe this year. His present in
tention, we are informed, Is to visit st. Louis
soon after the adjournment of Congress, and,
after a short stay here, to return to the east
and accompany his daughter TO her English
home, where he will remain in as much quiet
and retirement as possible until early fall,
when he will come back to America.-St.
Louis Globe.
This is the plain English of the address Of
certain democratic congressman to the ''peo-
pie ofthe SOUTH (meaning, as Democrats al
ways do, the white people only "For Gods
sake, behave yourselves like decent people for
little while; don't murder and abuse ne
groes just now, for il irritates the North and
jeopardzes Democratic hopes and Democratic
plans. Wait; wait till we get the power, ana
then your ancient liberty to 'wallop niggers'
shall be restored.-HGrtord Post.
1t is not the part of political wisdom nor of
sound national policy, to adopt any measure
which is of doubtful constitutionality. The
period for such ventures-if it ever existed
is past, and the Republicans ought at least to
understand the times in which they live
Boston Journal.
A healthy public opinion which will tole-
rate neither violence nor fraud, neither in
timidation nor false returns. neither coups
d etdt nor military interference, neither white
leagues nor ofice-holders' rings, Is the
great thing to be desired. With it, the whole
difficulty will cease; without it all hope of
peace and good government in the South or
elsewhere must be andoned.-Boston Id
uertiSer.
Angus Cameron, Senator Carpenters sue
cessor, is in Washington, and announces that
he shall attend the Republican caucus and
act with the Republican party.
His constituency of the Fourth Congress
sional district of Connecticut will experience
a rare pleasure in the assurance Of the Bridge
port Farmer that the important measures
pending in Congress have prevented Repre-
sentative Barnum from attending the annual
meeting of the Housatonic Railroad, of which
he is president.
According to the Albany Journal, New
York gentleman lately spent Sunday In
Richmond, Va, and being a church going
man, attended divine service. The clergyman
under whose ministrations he sat startled his
ears and reused his indignation by including
in one of his prayers this significant petition:
"God bless our whole country-from the Po-
tomac to the Gulf"
Something is always occurring in nature
10 foreshadow the future, and nothing is
more suggestive of the successes of the Dem
ocratic party than the recent birth of a colt
in. Linn county in thiss tate. The animal
differed from other foals in the fact that its
neck was three and one-half feet long, and
in the remarkable circumstance that its head
was found, on dissection, to be entirely des-
titute of brain. What could more accurate
ly figure the condition of the Democratic
party than this wonderful colt, which was
all throat and no brains ?-tSt. Louis Globe.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-03-05

Mr.. CHARLES FRANCIS ADAMS JR, takes
an advanced position in regard to railroads.
He thinks competition, which is so often
made much of as a factor in the solution of
the railway problem, of little account, and
looks upon it as merely ''the medium through
which consolidation and combination work
themselves out" The fercer the competi-
ton the more effective and more intimate
will be the ultimate combination. While
avowing his belief in the Jeffersonan princi-
pie that the world is governed too much, he
holds that the railroad interest must become
a department of the government. He dis
likes to see an extension of government reg
ulations ever any new province, but recog-
nzes the necessity that the framework Of the
government must be readjusted to meet its
enlarged responsibilities. His own signifi-
cant words are, Il do not see how govern
ment framed to meet the simple requirement
of an eighteenth century community can
adapt itself to the elaborate complexity
which we cannot but see is inevitable in the
civilization of the twentieth century,"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-03-05

MARSHAL MACMAHoNs PosIuoE.-The Par
is correspondent of the London Times, writing
abou Marshal MacMahon's position on the 17ih
of February, says: why, however, cannot
the Marshal succeed in forming a cabinet?
Because he has listened to dangerous counsel
lors who have drawn him into the scene; so,
that, instead of being above all parties, they
have henceforth identified him with one side
of the Assembly, depriving him OF the inde-
pendence requisite for speaking solely in the
name of the conntry. This very mistake caused
the fall of M. Theirs, and the Marshal natur-
ally fell when he told the Assembly AS for
me- have engagements with the Republican
party; am bound to keep them; but you are
free, YOU can do what you like In like man
ner, the Marshal has been made to say that, as
a defender of conservative interests-a task he
could not abandon-he could not concur In the
Republican vote of the Assembly. NOW, as IN
the eyes of perfectly impartial men there is no
reason to think republican principles wisely
annlied would not be as much for the welfare
OF France as conservative principles placed
at the service of the reaction, the head of the
government had no right to express prefer
ence for the latter rather than the former. He
ought to speak only in the name and in behalf
of the country.
Moreover, by making the head of the state
the exclusive champion of one party, he is
deprived of the means Of combating others
without exposing himself to the reproach of
being partial and arbitrary, and he is preven-
ted from controlling events which are be-
coming his master This is proved by his
being forced to declare that he must wait to
form a cabinet till the constitutional laws have
been passed and rejected. There is this strange
inconsistency-the Marshal intervepes to reject
the Senate bill, thus imperilling the passing
of the constitutional laws, and, after doing
EAW CaIe FNaN
those laws have been passed. The proper
course was to remain at the elevation assigned
to the supreme power, form a responsible cab
met. make it intervene in the discussion not
to defeat the laws, but to enlghten the dis
cussion by the authority of the governmental
opinion get possession of the direction of tho
debate, aud then await the final vote of the
sovereign Assembly
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-03-05

CAREFUL examination of the record of the
Democratic congressman during the session
Just closed must be very unsatisfactory to
those of the Democracy who are clamoring
for more speedy dispatch of the public busi-
ness, for greater economy in appropriations,
for a settlement of the vexed southern ques-
tion. The Democratic congressman have
been obstructionists from the first dsy of the
session. In order to make capital for the po-
litical campaign of next fall they have de-
layed appropriation bills, have consumed time
by diatory motions and factous opposition
to rulings, and have opposed every measure
looking to the pacification of the South. 1t
is only fair to presume that the power for
evil possessed by then, will be greatly in
creased when the minority becomes majori-
ty, aud will be unspariDgly exercised.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-03-05

THE partial restoration of the ranking
privilege was settled in Congress Wednesday
by the agreement of the conference commit
tee and the acceptance of their report. Ex-
cepting correspondence the privilege IS fully
restored until December next. By some
peculiar congressional logic garden seeds are
included among public documents. So for
another season the farmer will be deluded
into wasting time, soil and labor in ineffec-
tual attempts to raise tropical plants in New
England. The tin-peddler will greatly re-
joice, for his cart will once more be loaded
down by the agricultural reports which no
body ever reads,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-03-05
Valuable Iron Works
FOR SALE.

vEyIE Iron Works known as the Portland Machine
Il Works are offered for sale. This property oc-
cupies about an of land on tide water on Com
mercial St.. in Portland, and comprises a large
Machine Shop, Foundry and Pattern S3op. Boiler
Shop and Blacksmith Shop. There Is full compile
ment of Towls,for heavy work and general Machinery
and large assorl meut of patterns.
The concern having been long established has
large and constantly increasing list of customers in
New England, and Canada, and is now running on
full time on orders. more favorable opportunity
for investment is seldom offered For further parti-
culsrs apply to the proprietor at the Works.
W. H. FESSENDEN, Proprietor.
io1o diff
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-03-05

SCORES Of the younger men Of the state
who know Capt. Edward E. Small OF Bangor
and consequently appreciate his many good
qualities, will congratulate him on his ap-
pointment as Pension-Agent for the Bangor
district. Senator Hamlin by recommending
this appointment has not only recognized the
younger element Of the party but one who is
fit to be representative man among them
for his many good qualities.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-03-05

cord ia one that all good men in Congress
may well beproudof Transportation schemes,
railway lobbies, Choctaw swindles have alike
met with disfavor. This is a signal gain and
work that our Maine delegation has helped
to accomplish.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-03-05
TERMS $500 PER ANNUM IN ADVANCE

The committee having in charge the new
city charter for Boston have established the
term of the mayor at two years, of the al
dermen at two years, of the councimen at
one year, and of the school committee at
four years. Each ward is entitled to two
councimen and two school committeeman.
1t is proposed that the Mayor shall nominate
and the city council confirm or reject heads
of departments. The authority of school ex-
aminers is lessened by the provision that no
teacher shall be removed without the sane
tion of the whole board. A new commission
is suggested for public lands and buildings.
This commission will have no authority to ex
pend more than $1,000 for any one improve
ment without the sanction of the city coun-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-03-05
THE PR ES s.
FRIDAY MORNING MARCH s, 1876

EVERY regular attache of the PRESS is furnished
with a Card certificate countersigned by Stanley I.
Pullen, Editor. All railway. steamboat and hotel
managers viii confer favor upon us by demanding
credentials of every person claiming to represent our
journal, as we have information that several bum-
mers" are seeking courtesies in the name Of the
PRESS, and we have no disposition to be, even pas
svely party to such frauds.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-03-05

A BILL has been introduced into the Illi-
nos legislature providing general incorpora-
ton for cities. By its provisions the city
council of Chicago is to consist Of two
boards. The mayor is to be assisted by the
comptroller, the corporation counsel or city
solicitor. the commissioners of public works,
health, fire, and police, who will form "cab-
met" and who will hold regular meetings at
least once week to consult and advise con-
cerning the affairs of the city.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-03-05
For Sale at Windhalll. !.

TzyHE farm well known as the STEPHEN HAN
son farm. 1t is one mile from Windham Cen
tre contains ABOUT 250 of good land, divided
about equally into Tllage and Pasture land 1t has,
for buildings barn 40x00 with two sheds attached.
each 80 feet, two story house with outbudngs, all
in very good repair. The farm now cuts about 40
tons ofhay and can be made to cut 100 at small
pense and is well adapted for a stock grazing farm
as it is well fenced with wall and has plenty of wa
ter. For sale low: Enquire OF Elijah VARNEY,
Wndham, or L. p. CHASE, Portland.
febI5 eod2m
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We do not read anonymous letters and cemmuni-
cations The name and address Of the writer are in
all Indispensable not necessarily tor publication
but as guaranty of good faith.
We cannot undertake to return or reserve commu-
nieations that are not used.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-03-05

IN the Senate Tuesday about 100000
were struck out of the civil service bill.
Wednesday these appropriations we're nearly
all restored. Among these restored was the
item appropriating $4,000 for printing the
the Union and Confederate war records, an
expenditure to which few or none will object.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-03-05

THE cold weather of the season threatens
to end in great freshets and considerable de-
struction of property. Floods are already re-
ported on the Tennessee, the Susquehanna and
the Schuylkill, and as soon as the snow be-
gins to melt in New England, the streams
will rise, and disastrous results may be ex-
pected. 1t is well to make all possible prep
aration against impending disaster.
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FOR SALE.

A LOT of vacant land situated on the west side
IA of High, between Pleasant and Danforth, SITS.
This lot has front of about 81 feet and s about 1874
feet deep, and plans have been drawn by How for q
block of seven nine gentee and convenient resi-
depces and adapted for the same. Enquire of
EDWIN CHURCHILL,
No. Portland Pier,
msrz9 From II to O'Clock. P. NJ.
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Farm i'm Cape Elizabeth for Sale

A GOOD farm OF fifty acres, new II story house,
IA finished rooms, good cellar, barn 32x4O, two
wells of water the premises large orchard cut 20
tons hay last year, 80 of wood. This property
is pleasantly situated about 81 miles from Portland,
of the owner. Price S4OOO-terms easy. Will ex-
change for city property. Apply to f. G. PATTER-
SON. 10 Fluent Block. febZodlm
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-03-05

THE chief Secretary for Ireland states in
the House of Commons that the returned
emigrants from, America shave acquired
Western vices and have forgotten their Irish
virtues" Wherein Western vice differs from
that of the old countries the Secretary does
not state. He may feel assured, however,
that something in the sea works the deteri-
Grafton of which he speaks; for no intell-
gent man on this side of the water will ad-
NIT that residence in this country unfavora-
bly, influences Irishmen, morally, or intel
lectually, or physically. Perhaps the Secre-
tary may have had in mind Mr.. John Mitch
ell, who while in this country learned trea-
son with great ease; but Mitchell is an ex-
ception to his race. His fellow emigrants
were staunch defenders of the Union. Come
to think of it that may be "Western vice"
In English eyes.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-03-05
Valuable Real Estate for Sale.

TEyHE wel-known Deane property. or State street
a containing about 10000 feet OF land with COM
modous dwelling house ia good repair, is offered for
sale. The house can be seen every Thursday and
Friday from to P. M.
For terms, etc.. inquire of s. W. ROBINSON, Real
Estate Broker. 205 Middle Street, or VIM. H. MORSE,
corner of Pearl and Middle SITS. jai5df
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-03-05

AND now there comes report that the
Bangor pure water law is a mess. 1t hap
pened this way. Friends of the bill had
dozen or more amendments attached in the
House. Other friends in the Senate had
part of the House amendments rejected and
new ones added. Miscellaneous parties here
and there had amendments added or amended.
When it went to the engrossing Office, it was
curiosity as to what could be done with
pen, scissors and mueilage. Veteran and
novice in that lower room were puzzled and
consulted the leading doctors in both houses.
1t was engrossed, reported truly aud strictly
engrossed, and enacted. Now it is found
that the rejected amendments in part are
made a part of the law, and that some of
those adopted are not in. In short,i is pure
water bill which isn't good sense. We are
sorry for the Bangor people. We would like
for them to try pure water. 1t would be
change for some whose names we might give
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-03-05

The first number of Democratic journal,
with the aggressive title of the Rip-Saws has
appeared at Brook Haven, Miss.
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NOTICE.
JUST RECEIVED

Fresh from the Mandatory IA first rofc
assortment of fsubber Boots and Over
shoes. Also n fall assortment of light Cos.
samer d Overshoes for Ladies.
WI, G. PALMER.
feb25eod3w
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REAL ESTATE.
Valuable Mill Property
FOR SALE AT JAY BRIDGE.

TVyHE ,Jav Steam Mill, with about four acres Of
4 land attached, on which there is Dwelling
House, will be sold cheap. Said mill is one OF the
best mills in this state. The machinery is OF the best
and most approved kind-conssting of large circu-
lar saw, ciapboard and shingle machines. paner,
athe saw grst mill etc. with one Of the best EN- iao
horse power nearly new, and in perfect order. The
power is amply sufficient to run all the machinery of
the mill There is other place on the Androscog,
gin river considered so safe for booming logs as at
this mill For ful ther information inquire OF STILL
MAN MOVES, or V. M. RICHARDSON, Jay
Bridge, Me. feb24deod&wZm
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