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The Portland daily press., 1875-02-12

FRENcHSiEN are awaiting with eagerness
the opening of a trial, the testimony in which
promises to fix the responsibility for the dis
aster at Sedan upon some one of the generals
of the French army. Paul de Cassagnac,
the hired bravo OF the Empire, has stated in
the Pays that General Wimpffen was wholly
at fault and that to his ignorance, dmidity,
and negligence the disaster was due. The
General has brought an action for defama-
ton against de Cassagnac, and in the course
of the trial the most minute particulars OF
the battle will be given. Some remarkable
disclosures are looked for.
The Portland daily press., 1875-02-12

IT is the fashion nowadays to accuse Mr..
Dion Bouccault of plagiarism whenever he
produces new play. The last charge OF this
character is brought in connection with the
production of the "Shaughraun', which is
stolen, it is alleged, from Halls History OF
Ireland. If an author is forced to invent char
acter and incident or else be stigmatized as
literary thief all historical! plays must be
condemned as plagiarisms. The truth seems
to be that Mr.. Boucicault takes plays that
are failures. and makes successes of them, as
dramatists in all ages have done.
The Portland daily press., 1875-02-12

The sectarian school project has been
broached in the Illinois as well as the Missouri
legislature. Under the pretext of a regard for
religious beliefs the Democrats of those two
states are endeavoring TO pass laws dividing
the school money among the various religious
sects. The people of Missouri and Illinois
do not seem minded however to stutify them
selves by breaking up their common school
system.
The Portland daily press., 1875-02-12

A GHOST has appeared in North Carolina
shade of Punch's organ-grnder vino refused
to move on under shilling. This ghost stops
in front of the cabins of the negroes and per-
sists in making al Internal noise until fifty
cents is given to him. He then takes his de-
parture. Either the shrinkage of values has
not yet affected the land of shades, or the
ghost presumes upon the fact that labor COM
mands higher wages in America than in Eng
The Portland daily press., 1875-02-12
THE PR ES S.
FRIDAY MORNING FEB. 12, 1875

EVERY regular attache of the PRESS is furnished
with Card certificate countersigned by Stanley T.
Pullen, Editor. All railway, steamboat and hotel
managers will confer a favor upon us by demanding
credentials of every person claiming to represent
journal, we have information that several "bum-
mers'' seeking courtesies in the name of the
PRESS, and we have no disposition to be, even pas
sively party to such frauds.
The Portland daily press., 1875-02-12

We do not read anonymous letters and cemmuni-
cations. The and address of the writer are in
all cases indispensable, not necessarily for publication
but as guaranty of good faith.
We cannot undertake to return or reserve commu-
nications that are not used.
The Portland daily press., 1875-02-12
Valuable Real Estate for Sale.

TUNHE well-known Deane property or state street
Il containing about 10000 feet Of land WITH CON- m
sale. The house can be seen every Thursday ana
Friday from to P. M. on,,,co,r ,,oo,
For terms, ETC., inquire of S. w. ROBlNSoN Reai
Estate Broker 2O5 Middle Street, or VIM. II. MORSE,
corner of Pearl and Middle SITS. JalodtI
The Portland daily press., 1875-02-12
,ERMs $500 PER ANNUM IN ADVANCE.

hanging on the wall behind the monk,-th
nude figure of the dead Christ lying in the lap
of the Virgin, who lifts her arms imploriugly
to heaven
The Portland daily press., 1875-02-12

A CORRESPONDENT of one of the New
York papers brings a serious accusation
against Gen. Schenck. He intimates that
the General is a sciolist in the art of poker
PLAYING, founding this charge on the omission
in the now famous rules of any mention of
that important feature of the game known to
the initiated as the "straddle." This is a
grave charge to bring against man who
claims to be an expert, a charge from which
we trust Gen. Schenck will be able to clear
himself The same correspondent furnishes
bit of pathological information. He says
the word "ante,' term used in the sinful
game, is from the French entire.
The Portland daily press., 1875-02-12
REAL ESTATE.
FARM FOR SALE.

TIME WELL known George Smith Farm in
IL Deering, will be sold at bargain IT applied Tor
SOON INQUIRE of the subscriber on the premises
II. MAYO,
or H. CHASE, So Portland st.
foh1n d1w&
The Portland daily press., 1875-02-12
For Sale or to Let.

YUyHE Pleasant Cottage, corner of Oxford and
Cedar Sts Gas, Water and Furnace. Possession
given Immediately. n
dec16deOdtf M. u. PALMER.
The Portland daily press., 1875-02-12
FOR SALE.

A LOT of vacant land, situated on the west slde
This lot has front of about 81 feet and is about l94
feet deep and plans have been drawn BY How f0r
dences and adaptod for the same. Enquire OF
"'A0''' EDWIN CHURCHILL,
No. 1 Portland Pier,
moroo From 12 to O'Clock. p. M.
The Portland daily press., 1875-02-12
FARM FOR SALE.

A FARM of 100 Acres, with House, Barn and
IA convenient out buildings. pleasantly situated
al miles from Gorham Corner, on the ROAD 70
Moderation, Cuts 20 Tons Hay with pasturage and
woodland, will be sold at a great bargain, anu Oh
easy terms For particulars inquire OF
f1PHAM & GARDINER, Real Estate Agents
No. Exchange St., Portland.
r.o DIV
The Portland daily press., 1875-02-12
Valuable Iron Works
FOR SALE.

yUyHE Iron Works known as the Portland Machine
Works are offered for sale. This property oc-
cupes about an acre of land on tide water on COM
mercial St, in Portland, and comprises large
Machine Shop Foundry and Pattern Sop. Boiler
Shopand Blacksmith Shop. There Is a ig compile
ment of Towlslfor heavy work and general Machinery
and a large assortment of patterns.
The concern having been long established mas a
large and constantly increasing list of customers IN
fulI time on orders. more favorable opportunity
for investment is seldom offered. For further partl-
culars apply to the proprietor at the Works.
w. H. FESSENDEN, Proprietor:
:,o diff
The Portland daily press., 1875-02-12
REMOVALS.
Removal.

WILLIAM ROSS, Treasurer of the Portland,
w Bangor and Machias Steamboat Co., has remov,
ed his Office from 17o Commercial Street to Railroad
Wharf at the landing Jf the Co.'S Steamer. -
mar23 du
New-York tribune., 1875-12-24
WASHINGTON NOTES.

WAsHISGTON, Thursday, Dec % 1873.
The Commissioner of Internal Revenue has written an
official letter. claiming the right TO prescribe the quantity
malt that shall for PURPOSES Of taxation be regarded
equivalent barrel OF beer. He however INFORMED
Representative Page to-day that, in regard to the Call
fOrnia brewers who present based on the peculiar
requirements OF their climate he would hold himself in
readiness To modify the existing rule II they can by am
oayits show that is universally found in California that
than So pounds of malt required TO make par
rel Of beer.
Speaker Kern left for Philadelphia this morning where
he VIII remain until after the Christmas holidays
J. W. l. Barnes, formerly Deputy Sergeantat-Arms OF
the Of Representatives has been appointed Special
Agent OF the Pension Bureau vice Col " SeatOn, VINO
has been rendered the position Of OF the
Census Of Sew-YOrk
The District Commissioners will enGca' or, soon after
tie holiday Tooess TO secure permanent appropriation
for the payment OF the annual interest on the 1853
bOnds Tae second iDs,ament OF interest will be due In
February next The January interest all other Dis
trict securities has been provided for, and Will be
promptly pad.
Attorney General PerepOnt Bays there is 10 truth in
the repOs that the President is In favor OF padOEng
Joyce. who recently convicted at st. Louis o. com
plicty IN the whisky frauds.
New-York tribune., 1875-12-24
FOREIGN NOTES.

LONDON, Dec. 23.-Sir Alexander Gordon, a
Conservative been elected member Of Parliament for
East AterdeenshiTe.
HALIFAX, Dec. 23.-The committee appointed
to examine the distress at Cape Breton report 1888
persons requiring assistance in the various mining dis
trlcts.
LONDON, Dec. 23.-The Daily Telegraph this
morning has special dispatch from Paris III which, Is
said that the drowned by the sinking of the Louisiana
include only passenger the rest were oil the crew.
HAMILTON, Dec. 23.-The claim of G.. ).
Bennett of susquehanna, Penn Ia 1900 acres OF tim
bered land on shores OF Guah Bay, Lake Superior
ia under arbitration here The arbitrator Is ". q. Wylle
of Great Bend, Penn.
TORONTO, Dec. % The present mild
weather extends from Halifax TO the most western limits
of Ontario In Montreal In ~ hours there was range
of 67o in the temperature, and IN Hamilton, Ont the
mercury to the temperate line.
QUEBEC Dec. 23.-The Legislature will be
prorogued tomorrow. TaillOn's bill To allow the inmates
of religious houses compete in the various branches OF
trade viii nc withdrawn In consequence Of the strong
opposition raised throughout the Province.
OTTAWA, Canada, Dec. 23.-The exports to
the United states during the present year have been
S965 926 against 81 43l379 in 1874 During the pres
ent year only 49, s47 feet OF lumber, valued a 1892
$50 was exported, compared with lO3,oJi1Ol itet
valued at 81 1885,, ,s87. last year.
New-York tribune., 1875-12-24
RAPID TRANSIT IN BROOKLYN.

A largely attended meeting was held in the
Assembly Rooms Westinghouse. Brooklyn last even
ing by number Of citizens who opposed to the route
the Brooklyn Silent Safety Elevated Railroad decided
upon by the Board OF Aldermen. United States District
Attorney Tenney said the rapid transit scheme as APP
proved by the Common Council was corrupt job. The
property-owners Fulton, Sands Pearl, and VIII
lOugby SITS. and DeKab and Grand-aves.-which were
selected the route for the rOad-were not con-
suited about the matter. Unless the Common Council
should reconsider its action the meter would be taken
into the courts and II necessary application would be
made to the Legislature TO right the wrong The Kew
Mr. Tamage said he thought the prOpertyowners should
have been consulted. Mayor Hunter in very Driel
speech said favor OF rapid transit and that he
would see to that all the parties interested had fair
hearing. Addresses were made by other gentlemen ana
resolutions passed ayorIng RAPID transit, nut de-
nouncng the manner in which the present scheme has
been pressed through the Common Council and calling
the Mayor to veto the bill.
meeting of the Railroad Committee OF the Common
Council held last evening In the City Hall TO hear the
protests of the property along the line OF the pro
posed rapid transit road Speeches protesting against
the route made by several property owners. Ex
Assembyman BuIts the President of the Rapid Transit
Company, spoke III favor VI the road.
New-York tribune., 1875-12-24
APPOINTMENTS.

SPECIAL POsT-OFFICE AGENTS REAPPOINTED.
WASHINGTON, Dec. %. - The Postmaster
General to-day reapponted the following special agents
of the Post Office Department whose commissions expire
on the 31st inst:
George II. Bangs and p II Woodward. superintendents
of the Railway Postal Service headquarters at "ang
ton, ID. Z. co. 1.,.ou
ters at Boston Mass. r. G. Jackson, New-HOrk CITY
l. NJ Terrell, Atlanta. Ca; Theo NJ Vail and Milo V.
Bailey. Washington d. G; C. D. freneh, CIhelnau @ Jas
San Francisco Cal; w. e. THOMPSON Hudson. Mich.
on Mail Depreddti0ns-B X. sharretts, New-norK
Cv: T. L. Alexander san Francisco, Cal; j. {. Beden,
T. H. Bringhurst, and L. p. Hawley, Chicago Ill; W. H.
Bigelow Augusta Me; S. ID. Brown, Louisville, ky H.
C. Hopkins, Lancaster Penn; Amos T. Foster, r. W.
ton, Gaena, H.; c. b. Johnson Clncinnat ONO Shares
Adams Denver Coli ]. X. JOlley, Now-Orleans, La. NJ
f. Kanan, Decatur, Ill j. T. Williams Mankato, MINI;
Geo. l. Seybolt, Omaha Neb; Eugene Lewis aud H. L.
Tidbal Washington, ID. G.. B. II. Camp and Charles
Fcld Boston Mass; W. p Edgaron, Little Rock, Ark;
John Frey. Atlanta Ga. J. j. Furay, Omaha, Ne1.; ~
Myers, and W. T. Henderson, Baltimore, Md; B Under
wood Eugene City, Oregon; j. NJ. Crowell, Atchis9n
Tlmira, n y; j. g. Miuris Newmarket, Tenn" l. r.
Shecross Wheeling West Va: ]. l.. Stewart Iowa CITY,
Iowa; James l.. wilder, Oshkosh, Wis. . ~
on Free Deiircli-Samuel smith, Ncw-NOrk CITY; Sam
uel A. Wilson, Washington, ID. Z. -,
MOueil Ordey SeTcice-J. :. Beard, Bloomington, III
Joseph +. Hays Meadyille, Penn; Edward Howard, NJ
Iarue rTi-0n, and VIM. Small, Washington, d. g; IHos
u. Long, Salisbury, y. Z.
Tic appointments are made for year from the LIST
OF January. The two superntendcnts receive each
s., 800 per annum and $5 for subsistence. All other
special AGENTS the Department paid 81 600 per an
num- together with allowance for subsistence ranging
from So 50 per day. according TO the importance o
Their assignments They have also the privilege OF free
transportation any railroad, steamboat, OF stage
bne that performs mail service
New-York tribune., 1875-12-24
THE ROWING ASSOCIATION.

The College Rowing Association is only five
years old 1t formed in 1870 at the motion of sew
eral widc-awakc NewEngsnd colleges, whose students
wanted to come into the annual contests which, since
1852, had taken place between Yale and Harvard The
first regatta of the Association occurred in 1871 on the
Connecticut River Springfield, and five In ali have
been held The first year from Massachusetts Ag
ricultural Harvard and Brown Colleges engaged. In
1872, six colleges represented in lS73 eleven In
1874 nne and the present year, thirteen 1t was the
fortune Of Yale TO win the regatta OF 1878 Harvard
have not flag since the Rowing Association
was formed The Association became dstasteful TO Yale
and Harvard last year, and the feeling has gradu
ally strengthened until although both universities were
represented in the recent meeting OF the Association and
voted to extend the invitation TO the British universities
the regatta OF 1876 IL has brought about the
withdrawal OF Yale from the Association and the above
action OF Harvard
New-York tribune., 1875-12-24
TEIECRAPUIC NOTES.

MONTREAL. Dec. 23-Work has been found for
loo extra men on the sy al seven cents I'D
HARRIsBURG. Penn, Dee. 23.-The general inspec-
tion Of the NIL ary Of this state will take place during the
months April and May next year. instead OF in the Fall
PhNCFTOV, n. D., Dec. 23.-Ihe Trustees OF
Princeton College Wednesday sustained the Faculty In
their action against secret societies. and refused to change the
law.
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Dec. 23.--It is reported
that Bay city Tunnel Company have struck large, nch
body ore 200 feet below the workings OF the Emma
Mine, which is supposed to BE- tIe EInina Nine
MONTREAL, Dec. 23.-The particulars of a horrible
suicide come from St Gnaune ID Upton farmer named
Bcauys down the door Of his hous' tied the gsof Of
HIS gun 10 his foot and shot the SIDE of his iaoe away
BosroN, Dec. 23.-The Hon. William b. Spooner
resigned alternate United states Centennial Com
missioner lie has however declined serving longer as ex
0fco member OF the Massachusetts, Centennial Connsson
LOUISVILLE. KY, Dec. 23.-A number of colored
prisoners confined In the city jail here made an attempt 10
this morning by setting hre to the bedding IN taer
cells The only eject mainly TO sunocate The men theu
selves.
QuEBEC Dec. 23.--G. H. Deschesnes. member for
6 s rosn a. s order o the Moas for
tying the Of Charles Beraut when that gentleman
was seeking election.
brig and three schconers WIN tonnage OF 5oo were
built in the Distr Ct OF Belfast IN 1872 About 200 Ton. ar,
500, nearly ready 70. launching here
NEW ORLEANS Dee. 23.-Mr. Wm &. Black, lately
elected today elected President OF the New
Exchange and John Phelps the former Pres
no other before the Exchange Tor President
PoRT JERvIs, N. Y, Dec. 23.-The Board Of Su-
trday they Law Tor Of temporary work
houses each Every tramp applying for relief will be
sixty days.
HAIIFAx N. e.. Dec. 23.-David Roche of Char
sailor the bark sylvia have been arrested
Kobert Lasman risger OF charioltetown
not been since the prisoners In his company por
on the wharf
New-York tribune., 1875-12-24
ANARCHY IN SONORA. MEXICO.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 23.-A dispatch from
Diego confirms the report OF the anarchy in Sonora,
Mexico A revolution IL In progress and the Yaqui In
dans In revolt Gov. Pesquiera has levied special
tax 10 carry the The revolutionary party, II Is
reported, arc about to invade slnaoa. Business ia
prosrated. No further demonstrations have been made
by the bandtt at Campo The presence of armed cit-
zens from San Diego keeps them temporarily quiet but
they threaten take for the shooting and hang
ing their comrades in the recent raid Cruz Lopez has
been In command OF the banditti since the death OF
Chavez. The McXicans living on the border, with but
few exceptions are in league with the bandli cav
airy company VIII leave here tomorrow for san Diego
dispatch from Tucson, Arizona, confirms the pre-
vOus report AZ to the movements OF the reyoluonists
and the State troops of Sonora portion OF Pesqueras
forces have entered Arizona.
GEN telegaphed this afternoon that he had heen
compel Serna surrender and that he had
ordered three companies OF cavalry from Camps Grant
and Lowell carry out his orders Gov. Stafford VIII
leave Immediately for the BOnOra line
New-York tribune., 1875-12-24
1SArGuRAr1oN oF PRESIDENT ANDREWS.

GRANVILLE, Ohio, Dec. 22.-The friends,
patrons and students of Denson University gathered in
the Baptist Church last evening 10 participate in the in
auguratlon service Of the Rev. Elisha Benjamin Andrews,
the recently elected President Mr Andrews is grad
e Of Brown University and Newton Theological Insti
tute and was for some time Principal OF the sulieId
Academy Connecticut. When called TO the Presidency
he was pastor Of the Baptist Church OF Beverly Mass
After prayer by the Rev. s. W. Duncan, d. d. Of Gin
cnnau f. p swartz OF the Senior Glass delivered the
Latin Grafton L. Thresher, L. d., OF Dayton, OHIO,
then addressed the audience behalf OF the Board OF
Trustees To Prof F. Marsh of this place. for the past
two years acting President OF the University, was as
signed the duty of the induction into office OF the new
President delivering the keys, the embems OF official
auhOrity he referred 10 the perpeXng questions that
would in the exercise OF this authority and limited
AT the method their solution. The audience then lis
tened 10 the inaugural address Of President Andrews.
His theme was DenOminatiOnal state COlleges
New-York tribune., 1875-12-24
TALE'S BOLT.
PRUDENT HEADS AT HARVARD.

BOsToN, Dec. 23-The vote at the meeting
Harvard students regard TO referring the question
OF separating from the Rowing Association to com
mitiee was so to 2s. Some OF the enthusiastic
spirits immediate action but Older heads coun
seed going ahead with caution. G. +. Roberts OF H. an
old favored considering the subject at length
MIR Ames &c seconded the suggestion and said that
the University withdraw she will be In position OF
lance, and will have TO accept all challenges and
send challenges. This doubtless, would be very inde
pendent position TO and il might also become
very undesirable one 1t voted that the Executive
Committee of the University Boat Club, together with
Messrs. Roberts, Ames and Fenno be constituted com
mitee with full power TO decide upon the whole subject
and report at early day as they may deem proper
might he remarked that the only particular gTiev-
stated at the meeting was mentioned by Mr. Hem
meuway who said it wellknOwn fact that at the
college regatta at Saratoga the Columbia boat con
tanned less than five the Amherst boat two men,
Cornell boat two who had no right whatever
to participate In tine race"
YALES CHALLENGE ACCEPTED.
BoSToN, Dec. 23.-Harvard has accepted
Yaes challenge for eight-oared, coxswan, fournile
race.
New-York tribune., 1875-12-24
PROMINENCE TOOL COMPANY.

PROVIDENCE, II. L., Dec. 23.-The committee
appointed TO investigate the affairs Of the Providence
Tool Company submit statement, recommending an
extension upon the entire Indebtedness covering thirty
six months from Jan. l next with equal semtannual
payments beginning July J. 1876, with interest at per
cent per annum The committee say that II the Com
pany can receive this indulgence from its creditors and
thus preserve its valuable contracts, 1t is believed the
Company will be able 10 pay all its debts both principal
aud interest in full The committee express full conf
deuce in the integrity OF the officers OF the Company, and
their intention TO devote their entire energies u the
fuhment of the terms of the extension II graued, and
IL within their ability anticipate the time 0f payment
The committee state the assets of the Company at
81, ,1i5, 900, and the liabilities at S2,7e3,OO3.
New-York tribune., 1875-12-24
A FRAUDULENT MANUFACTURING COMPANY.

BosToN, Dec. 25.-SOme six months ago
company organized AT bingham, Mass, under the name
Of the bingham Manufacturing Company elected officers,
made adavits before Justice OF the Peace that the
capital stock 100000 all paid up and In the hands
of the treasurer On these representations the Company
obtained ready credit at the banks and for the ready
purchase OF materials etc Everything went on swim
mingly until quite recently when the Company went
into bankruptcy With liabilities amounting to sl5OOOO
and no assets s15000o of the liabilities being In notes
Upon investigation 1t appears not one dollar capital was
ever Maid In and the money obtained upon the notes
used by the officers for their private purposes Charles
Strauss the clerk uf the Company to-day indicted
for pernry in making the affidavit TO the capital and
several other officers Of the Company will be similarly
New-York tribune., 1875-12-24
TWEED's CHIEF PROSECUTOR.

MR.. OCONORS CONDITION LESS fAVORABLt-Loso
OF APPETITE AND DIsINCLINATI0N TO TALK.
On awakening yesterday morning Mr.. OConor
complained of having passed an uncomfortable
night. He said to Mr.. Sloane that his stomach did
not feel as we'll as usual He partook of a very
slight breakfast of tea, fruit and bread, but in much
smaller quantities than since the beginning of his
convalescence. After breakfast he became quite
dull and heavy, although he expressed desire
to hear the morning papers read. Mr.. Sloane had
finished reading only one brief article, when Mr.
OConor said that he did not wish to listen any
longer, and turning his side fell into doze
Throughout the day he slept lightly at intervals,
and showed disinclination to talk upon any sub
ject whatever. He said that he did not feel any
pain, but that there was peculiar sensation in his
stomach which he could not describe Mr. Sloane
appeared discouraged but said that he dld not think
it was more than a temporary relapse.
New-York tribune., 1875-12-24
RINGING MESSAGE FOR DESSERT.

CHARLESTON, s. c., Dec. 23.-The annual
dinner Of the England Society OF Charleston last
night was brilliant affair Among the guests were the
Hon George H. Pendeton Of Ohio and Col Hunt and the
officers OF the 5th Artillery, United States Army. Mr.
Pendleton and Col. Hunt made speeches. Gov Cham
bersn, who expected was detained in Columbia oy
public duties The following telegram from him. which
WAS read at midnight created the widest enthusiasm
I cannot attend your annual supper tonight, but II
there ever hour when the spirit OF the turtans
the spirit Of undyng unoonquerabs enmity and defiance
to wrong--oughf TO animate their sons, 1t this hour
Here In South Carolina, the civilization OF the Puritan
and the CAvsher Of the Round Head and the Hugueno
IL In peril Courage, determination, and victory must
he eur vatehvsrdS Tho grim Puritans never Quaied