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The Portland daily press., 1875-01-08
MASSACHUSETTS.

Boston, JAN 7.-Gov. Gaston's message is
lengthy one. At the outset national affalrs are
considered, currency liable to imitation is con-
demned and the encroachmeut of federal pow
er on the rights Of states is strongly pronounced
against. He urges the abolishng OF sectional
animosity and a RETURN to amicable relations as
the only guarantee for the peace and prosperity
of the country at large.
The present funded debt of the state is class
flied as follows: Railroad loans, $14,97l ,016;
war loans, $12 925 1888; ordinary loans, 81 $780,
900; total, $29,455, 2O4. Sinking funds created
for its redemption amounts to nearly 81, 00O,-
600. so the net debt is less than $19,000,00O.
While this exhibit is reassurng he urges strict
economy in legislation. The expenditures and
payments from the revenue the present year
are estimated at 49, PA, $50, and the ordinary
revenue of the year is estimated at $3,56S, 9o3,
from which it is evident that state tax OF $2-
225 1000 will be required. The state has expend-
ed over 5000, 900 for charitable institutions, and
his favors the creation of public institutions for
the poor and insane in addition to those now
existing. He questions the policy of erecting
a new State prison, favors the employment of
proper provision for the education OF the latter,
commends the efficiency of the latter which he
places at 6042 enlisted men. The prohlbtory
law is discussed at length. He says the PROP
lem is not an easy one to solve. A high am
moral cause having been dragged from the
house of its friends and thrown into the arena
of party strife, while legislation to some ex-
tent may aid it, it is a fatal mistake to rely up
on law as a sole agency for promoting temper
ance.
He thinks public sentimen demands the re-
peal of the prohibitory law and law enacted
which shall place the sale of Intoxicating
LIQUORS in responsible hands. He also recon-
mends the repeal of the constabulary, law and
in its stead an enactment to provide for po-
lice force in the nature of detective force.
The Portland daily press., 1875-01-08

The Newburyport silver fever is not abating.
New discoveries have been made and some gold
quartz turned up. These veins have been
traced into New Hampshire.
DR.. Josiah Crosby, one of the leading phys-
clans in the country. died in Manchester, N,
H., yesterday, aged 80 years.
King Kalakaua visited Lowell yesterday,
was received by the city government and was
shown the manufactures and industies of the
place.
thousand Spanish troops will leave for
Cuba ON the 10th inst.
The Michigan Legislature organized yester-
day. Chambers friends are confident, the Op-
position being without organization, though
strong.
Edward Morrow, who was on his way to the
Tewksbury, Mass. almshouse, was carried by
to Lowell, Wednesday night, and died in the
station-house
1t is stated that the entire French Cabinet
has rendered its resignation.
CASTELAR, is preparing to quit Spain before
Alfonso's arrival.
The Protestant newspapers have been sup
pressed in Madrid.
King Alfonso has sent Geographic dispatch
to Canova, confirming the ministerial appoint
ments and expressing hope that there will
now be an era of real liberty, peace, and for
getfulness of past records.
The Montenegria government declares itself
satisfied with Turkeys actionin the Padgoritza
affair.
Jones' block, at Northampton, Mass, was
completely destroyed by fire early yesterday
morning. Metcalf & Co., priters, Hayes
Brothers, harness makers, and Hamilton &
Jones, painters, lost almost everything. Loss
not stated partial insurance.
After the decision in the KinselIa case Wed
nesday, Mr.. Field signed deed of trust, plac-
ing the $751; 900 in the haLds of Charles Fellows
and Theodore F. jackson as trustees for the
money for the use of his wife, to be used for
her benefit in her lifetime, and at her death to
90 to some charity as "the KInsetta fund"
Gilbert E. Wood has been reelected superin-
tendent of the Lawrence public schools
Thomas Greenbank proposes to undertake to
remove $4,000 house from Gaysvlle, VT, to
Lawrence, Mass.
Indiana Legislature met yesterday.
Gov. Allen recommends to the Ohio Legisla-
ture to protest against the use of Federal troops
in Louisiana to unseat legislators. His mes
sage was referred.
two DAVIS out from Queenstown, was passed
under sail, her machinery having given out.
Gov. Bagley read his message to the Michi-
gan Legislature yesterday. 1t relates entirely
to state matters
Work on memorial hail. Centennial build
ing, Philadelphia, is being pushed vigorously.
Bark Kraistown, New York for Belfast, Ire
land, was abandoned sinking Crew rescued.
Capt. r. w. Shufeldt, Will soon assume charge
of the bureau of equipment
Five Thousand gallons of American coal oil!
were seized by Inspector Battle at Ottawa, yes
terday, it having been ordered by the inland
revenue department to be banished from the
country.
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WASHINGTON.
Tho Pacific sIail Iuvestigation.

WASHINGTON, Jan. THE Ways and Means
Committee resumed the Pacific Mail subsidy
investigation by asking Charles Albert again
to whom he paid the money disbursed by him
under the direction of Mr. Irwin. He ans
wered by reading letters from Irwin, refusing
to give his consent to making any revelations
on the ground that he Qrwin) was ADerts
counsel, and asking him to consult keverdy
johnson. He also read a letter from johnson
stating that if he was Twins counsel he could
not morally nor legally reveal the disposition
of the money. Albert did not give final re-
fusal and pleaded sickness. He was therefore
excused until Saturday.
Mr.. 6. w. Riggs, of Riggs g. Co., bankers of
this city, identified a check Of the Brooklyn
Trust Company on the Maine National Bank,
for $4,000, payable to the order OF John u.
Schumacher.
Brooklyn Trust Co. on the Marine Bank to the
order of John G. Schumacher, which were
cashed by Jay Cooke & Co. in this city. His
(Mr. Cooke's) initials were placed on these
checks as authority to the teller to cash them.
He did not remember who drew the money,
but had no reason to doubt it was paid Sehu'
maker, as he was the last endorSer. Ine
books will be produced. .1AG
Congressman Parsons appeared before the
committee to say that he had prepared
statement TO read to them at their convenience.
The committee requested him to be on hand
at ten o'clock tomorrow morning, and ad-
journed.
Treasury Balances.
The following are the Treasury balances for
to-day:-Currency, So, 675, 100; special deposit
of legal tenders for redemption of certificates OF
deposit, SAL ,875, O00 coin, ST. 1888 SS2 including
coin certificates, 1921, III $780, outstanding legal
tenders, $685., 900, 900.
Internsl revenue receipts to day $329.214.
national bank notes received to-day for re-
demption $47O,65O.
Preparing Irwin's Quarters.
The House having refused to relieve Rich
ard B. Irwin from imprisonment in the COM
mon Jail, Sergeant Ordway this after
noon went to the Jail to make arrangements
for his accommodation. Irwin has been as
signed the room occupied by Gen. Sickles
pendipg the latter trial for the killing OF
Key, which will be rendered comfortable by
the addition of winter furniture. 1t is expect
ed Irwin will be removed thither tomorrow or
next day.
Confirm ations by the Senate.
The Senate has confirmed p. B. Hunt Super
visor of Internal Revenue, vice Kenneth Il.
Cobb, resigned Jno G. Howell, chief of bureau
and r. A. Wignbart. assistant surgeons in the
navy; NJ +. Endicott, Brownvlle Granger and
A. G. Mevocal, civil engineers in the navy;
Commodore Napoleon Collins, to be Rear Ad-
misal; captains Pierce, Crosby, j. B. Creigh-
ton ana John G.. Foliger, to be commodOres;
Commodore d. ID. Biaine, A r. Breeze. L. A.
Kimberly and Bancroft, Lieut.. COmmodores;
VIM T. Sampson, j. j. Cromwell and George
HI, Haywood, to be,commodOres;a nd number
of naval grades, which were sent to the Senate.
The Sugg Fort Claim.
Notice was made several weeks ago of the
fact that claim of a man named Sugg Fort of
The Portland daily press., 1875-01-08
FIFTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE
SENATE.
Special to the Press.)

Special to the Press)
AUGUSTA, Jan. Z.
Mr.. Haskell of Cumberland. from the Joint
Special Committee on Gubernatorial Votes,
made the usual report. LSee House.]
On motion of Mr.. Hyde Of Sagadahoc, Messrs
Hyde, Emery of Hancock, and Gushing of
Knox, were appointed on the part of the Sen
ate to notify Hon. Ne'son Dingley of his cleo
ton.
Upon the return of the committee with the
acceptance of the Office by Mr.. Dingley, an
order for convention to administer the oaths
of Office was agreed to by the House, and at IL
o'clock the convention assembled.
After the convention, when the Senate had re
turned, on motion CT Mr.. Swasey of Oxford,
500 copies of the Governors address were
dered printed for the use of the Senate.
HOUSE.
The House met at 10 a. M, every member
being in his seat
The Committee on Gubernatorial reported:
The whole number of votes for Governor 95,-
800, of which Nelson Dingley, Jr., had 5O.S65,
Nelson Dingley 2O93, Joseph Titcomb 1893,
Joseph Titcom 40, Jos. H. Williams % scat
tering 379. Hon. Nelson Dlngley, Jr., was de-
clared elected.
The House Joined to the Senate committee
to wait upon the Governor elect, the following
gentlemen: Messrs. Wilson of Bangor, Talbot
of East Machias, Barron of Topsham, True OF
Portland Cobb of Lewiston, North of Augusta,
Keegan of Madawaska.
Mr. Wilson subsequently reported that the
committee had attended to the duty assigned to
them and that the Governor elect accepted the
Office and would attend to subscribe to the nee
essary oaths.
A message was received from the Senate
proposing Joint convention of the two bodies
for the purpose of administering to the Goven-
or elect the oath of Office and listen to ally
communications which he may have to make.
The clerk was charged with message TO the
Senate sgnifying the concurrence of the
House.
At the appointed hour-the Senate entered in
a body and the convention was formed.
On motion of Mr.. Foster of Oxford, that
gentleman was charged with a message to the
Hon. Nelson Dingley, Jr., Governor elect, in
forming him that the two branches of the Leg
islature were in convention assembled in the
Representatives Hall and ready TO administer
to him the oaths required by the Constitution
to qualify him for the discharge of his official
duties, and receive from him such commune
cations as he may be pleasd to make.
Mr. Foster subsequently reported that he
had attended to that duty, and that the Cover
nor elect was pleased to say that he would
forthwith attend upon the convention.
Whereupon Hon. Nelson Dingley, Jr, at
IL. o,,I oil
entered he hall and the oath was administered
by Mr.. Webb, President of the Senate.
Hon. Geo. G. Stacy then made proclama-
ton that the vote for Governor had boon count
ed by the Legislature, and that Hon. Nelson
Dingley, Jr., ha ] received majority of votes
and proclaimed him to be Governor and Com
mander-in-chief of the State of Maine.
The Governor then communicated to the con-
vention by address upon the affairs and condi-
ton of the state
The Portland daily press., 1875-01-08
The Che ~ isiry Of the STOMACH.

As i'll the more delicate processes of the laboratory
it is essential that the reagents employed to produce
chemical changes in matter should be uncontamina-
ted so also it is imperativey necessary that fluids of
the stomach, which act chemically upon the food,
should be perfectly pure. When the stomach is acid
it is because these fluids arc vitiated or diluted.
Similarly, other forms of indigestion arise from de-
ciency of the chemical properties ofthe gastric juices
The most direct and agreeable way to restore their
purity and improve their quality, is to take before
each meal a wineglassful of Hostetter's Stomach
Bltters which corrects acdity, render digestion COM
plete and painless, and overcome the constipation
which it produces. The nervousness and weakness
resulting from chronic dyspepsia, also disappear I'M
der its influence.
The Portland daily press., 1875-01-08
NEW YORK.

New York. Jan. THE Beecher-Tilton
case was continued to-day. Crowd of persons
present.
in his being excused and witnesses were then
examined who testified that Mr.. Lewis one of
the Jurors accepted yesterday, had expressed
an opinion in the case.
MI Lewis was also excused fIom serving,
thus leaving but six jurors so far in the box.
Christopher Filter, vii 'ow ware manufac-
turer, was accepted as the seventh juror Re-
cess.
After the recess the examination of jurors
continued Samuel Flate, laborer, was accept
ed, making the eighth Jurors; A. X. case, drug
ward Whelan, carpenter, was accepted as the
tenth Juror Both Flate and Whelan SAID they
attended the Catholic church. William d. Da-
Wis, real estate dealer and an attendant OF tne
Episcopal church, was sworn in as the eieYentn
juror, and Edward Blunt, dealer in pants ana
an attendant of the Unitarian church, as the
twelfth juror. Adjourned till tomorrow.
Meeting Called 10 Protest Against the
Presidenrs Course in Louisiana.
New YORK, Jan. 1.-THE following address
to the citizens of New York, calling on them to
meet and protest against outrages in Louisiana,
was issued this evening"
Jan. 9TH, 1875.
10 the Citizens of Ne,o York:-To-day's Asso-
ciated Press Dispatches of the events which
took place in our sister city of New Orleans
present the InOSl dtIack upon tue TlSutS VI
American citizenship which has been made
since the establishment of our government A
legislative body of sister state, peaceably as
sembled has been broken into and dispersed by
federal troops acting under orders from the
President of the United States. To give ex-
preston to the outraged feelings which every
citizen of free commonwealth must expert
ence at crime happily in this country. so un-
parallelled against the underlying principles of
our government, we ask you to assemble, ire
spective of party, at the Cooper Institute, Mon
day evening, Jan. 18th, 1875, at o'clock.
| (Signed.)
VIM. Cullen Bryant, VIM. III. Wckham,
VIM. NJ. Evarts, VIM. b. Duncan, August Bel
| mont, Manton Marble, Whteaw Reid, Charles
| A. Dana, Sidney Webster, &C., &c.
The Post ON Louisiana.
| The Evening Post cannot believe that Secre.
taIy Fish thoroughly approves what has been
| done in New Orleans, and says in the name of
| the great city and state of New York we en-
treat Mr. Fish to repe the imputation which
has been raised against him and to use his per
| sonal and official influence in the undOing of
the wrong which will be done, or failing IN that
| to surrender his portfolio.
Biaine's Views.
| A Washington special to the Post says that
| Speaker Blaine is on spoken in his opposition
| to the course now being pursued in New Or
leans.
The Portland daily press., 1875-01-08
January Z, 1875.

THE COUNSEL IN THE BEECHER CASE .-Bur-
leigh writes to the Boston Journal as follows:
"The most adroit man in the trial is Judge
Morris, Sam Morris as he is called OF all
the men at the Brooklyn bar, he is the most at
home in criminal law. He knows every dodge,
every turn, every quirk, when to plead guilty
and when to fight. Sherman is technical,
microscopic pugnacous, persistent but he is no
match for Morris in criminal matters. Mr..
Evarts, the leading counsel for the defence, is
good at black letter law, suits in equity, and
complicated financial cases, but he has no
Sharpness and no directness, and his pleas are
what are called 'long-winded-' Justice Fuller
ton has great repute as a lawyer, but he has
been very unfortunate with bis cases this year.
Mr.. Beach is peculiar looking man. He
wears his hair brushed back from his forehead
over his coat collar. He dresses in entire black
and wears the appearance of theological pro-
fessor Yet he is great power with the jury,
and as a simple pleader in the courts is without
a rival. Evarts, Porter and Abbott are well
read lawyers. Tracy and Sherman are the
only two of Mr.. BeeeEer's counsel who are in
sharp daily practice. Nelson is Chief Justice
of the court. He is full sixty, wears wig, and
has the look of plain. intelligent, common
sense farmer. The average Judgment is an ac-
quittal; if not, then a disagreement of the
Jury. L have not seen man in Brooklyn who
believes verdict against the defendant is pos
sible"
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states So far as the increase OF deposits III
our Savings Banks is an index, it would seem
as if the savings of labor and the profits OF in
dustry have not been so inJurlously affected as
might have been expected. Inc harvest OF 1914
has been for the most part abundant in this
state, and even above the average of the past
five years although hardly up to that of 1873
Our agricultural interests, whose overShadow-
ing Importance demands just and favorable
consideration in the distribution of the burdens
and benefits of government, have mainly been
affected by the depreciation in the prices of
farm products, for which, however. there has
been compensation in the general reduction
of prices of merchandise.
While ship building in Maine has largely
increased in tonnage the past year. yet our
numbering, commercial, manufacturing and
other industrial interests have been more or
less depressed, in common with similar INDUS
tries in all parts of the country, and indeed in
much of the civilized world. 1t is believed,
how ever that the worst is past; and that early
in the year business will begin to revive on
healthier basis The country is simply paying
the penalty for INDUCING in decade OF I'M
paralleled extravaganza and speculation, grow
ing out of the gigantic expenditures imposed
and the feveriSh business habits engendered Dy
the war to preserve the national existence, and
aggravated by an excessive and deprecated
currency to which the necessities of the crisis
obliged us to resort. The financial panic nit.
teen months since exposed the deluslve charac
VI pIOSpCii0y liOoouiSN W ="
standard and resting largely on credit, and
convinced whole people that they were living
too fast.
The past year, therefore, has been period
of contraction in expenditures and payment OF
debts, resulting naturally in decreased de-
mand for merchandise of all kinds and conse-
auent depression of business. The operation
has been painful but inevitable one, and it
can but result in ultimate good. To be sure
the primary causes of the financial difficulties
which we are encountering, are deeper than
any questions of legislation. They cannot be
remedied simply by acts of Congress, but rath-
er by the slow and painful operation of bust
ness and social laws. And yet so far as de-
preciated currency has aggravated, and in the
absence of any steps looking to change Of
policy must continue to aggravate these causes,
the obvious remedy lies in an ultimate restora-
ton of the currency to the basis recognized by
the civilized world.
CONCLUSION.
Gentlemen of the Legislature! to you, who
have been selected by your several constituent
cies, and who Immediately Represent the peo-
pie of Maine, is committed the care OF the
varied interests of this state, so far as they may
be affected by legislation. L doubt not that
these interests will receive at your hands that
considerable attention which their Importance
demands. Aud in whatever measures you
may devise that may seem calculated to
promote the welfare of our beloved state, it
will afford me pleasure to earnestly cooperate
NELSON DINGLEY, JR.
January z 1873.
The Portland daily press., 1875-01-08
MATTERS IN MAINE
Fire mt sonth Warren.


RoCKLAND, Jan. 5.-The store of Mark Spear
at South Warren, with its contents, was burned
at 4 o'clock this morning. Loss not known
here.
Crime i'm RockIand.
George H. Robinson was arrested this after
noon for an assault with a pistol upon Harris
Parker, a negro. Robinson, who is disre-
putabe character, accused Parker of attempt
ing to break into the cabin of his vessel and
seeing him pass on the street gave chase and
fired at him. Parker was not hit and made
his escape.
Mill Burned.
BANGOR, Jan. IA mill in Milo, owned in
Bangor and operated by Theophilus Sargent OF
Milo. was totally destroyed by fire early this
morning. Estimated loss $4,000. Insurance
not stated.
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Tennessee, was allowed by certain treasury
officer on the report of the commissary of sub
sistence after the claim had been rejected as
fraudulent by the commission of war claims,
Representative Butler of Tennessee, having
pressed the payment of the cam. The amount
received by Fort was $23.723. The Secretary
of the Treasury, on the facts having been
brought to his notice, directed the Solicitor of
the Treasury to examine the claim, which he
did, and pronounced it fraudulent. The Secre-
tary has therefore further directed that action
be brought against Fort in the Uni ted States
Circuit Conrt at Washington for the recovery
of the money, and has called the attention of
the attorney for the District of Columbia to the
facts for such criminal or civil action as the
ga go may Warrant.
The Portland daily press., 1875-01-08
SPECIAL NOTICE.

Arrangements have been made by the Maine Poul-
try Association, for its next Exhibition with the
following Railroad Companies.
Eastern Railroad Co. half fare.
Boston & Maine I" :"
Port, and Og., r. R. Z"
On Wednesday and Thursday, good to return on
Friday.
Grand Trunk, for one fair and third during Ex-
hibitors.
Portland e. Rochester r. r. Co.. half fares We'd
day.
The Canadian, Eastern, Princes, Swetts, Greeleys
Yarmouth, and Milliken's Saco and Biddeford Ex-
press Companies half rates.
Maine Central half fare Tuesday and Wednesday,
Jan. 18th and 18th. Tickets good to return until
Saturday.
Exhibitors will be furnished with tickets Monday.
Per Order of Directors
ja5su1w FRED. FOX, Sec'y.
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was considered good authority. aud fairness de-
mands that this denial be made equally con-
spicunus.
1t is reported that the famous John ID. SaE-
born, of the Sanborn contract fame, is in town.
The Portland daily press., 1875-01-08
Horrible Outrage.

ST. LOUIS, Jan. IA special from Topeka
states that Joseph B. North alias Buffalo Joe,
who murdered George Jones on Christmas eve,
year ago. was hanged to telegraph pole by a
mob on the night CT the Both of December, at
Wallace, Kansas. The knot of the rope caught
under the chin and did not choke him. He
hung this way long time talking to the mob,
imploring them to release him, but received
only jeers in return. He did not die for over
two hours, and finally froze to death. The
sheriff of Ellis county is after the mob and the
leaders will be soon captured
The Portland daily press., 1875-01-08
F OR E G N.

MacyIahOn and the Miuistry.
PARIS, Jan. 7.-President MacMahOn will
decide day whether he will accept the resig-
nation of his ministry. A cabinet council will
be held to-day.
The Portland daily press., 1875-01-08
TUCKER's PRINTING HOUSE

The Book Card and Job Printing Business OF the
late David Tucker, will be continued, heretofore
at the Stand,
115 EXCHANGE STREET.
All orders, eithe personal or by mall will receive
prompt attention iy21dtfsn
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
Soldiers Monument Association.

The Annual Meeting of the SOLDIERS Monum ent
Association" will be held at Reception Room, City
Building, on MONDAY EVENING, January 18th,
at u o'clock. Members, and all others desiring to
become members, are requested to be present.
Per order,
ja7d3t C. w. ROBERTS, Secretary.
The Portland daily press., 1875-01-08
BY TELEGRAPH.

I'D L ANAl lie
FROM AUGUSTA.
THaE LONG AGONY OVER.
The Senatorial Caucus
MOTION TO POSTPONE LOST.
MIR. HAMLIN RE-NOMINATED.
He Receives Sevensy.nine Votes.
His Nomination made Unanimous.
MIR. PETERS, NAME WITHDRAWN
BEFORE THE BALLOT.
The Duke Of MadaWaska Cate
ciliSed.
The Portland daily press., 1875-01-08
For New England

folIowed Inv r;siro barometer falling tempera-
ture aud clearing but partly c.oudy weather.
The Portland daily press., 1875-01-08
METEOROLOGICAL

PROBABILITIES FOR THE NEXT rwENTy-FouR
HOURS.
WAR Dept, OFFICE CHEF SlGNALt
OFFICER. Washington, ID. O.,
Ian. & Il A. ny
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STILL ANOTHER

Messrs C. Way Dc Cos
have used your COMPOUND SYRUPOF LUNG
WORT myself and in my family, and have never
found its equal for Coughs and Colds.
w. H. LEAVITT,
2 Lincoln Place,
Dec. %, 1874 Portland Me.
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