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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-11-19

OBTAIN houmania, embracing the great princi-
palites of Moldavia and WaIlachia, and Rus.
STA would like to seize uptn Constantinople
and the remaining provinces. 1t is also re.
ported that England has it in mind, should a
division of the Ottoman empire take place, to
occupy Egypt and Gambia.
There has been great storm on the English
coast, and the tide on the Thames has been the
highest on record. A great number of ship
wrecks is reported
The great cotton mills 10 Glasgow have been
burned, and twelve hundred people turned out
of employment thereby.
Guibord was finally buried at Montreal Tues
day The remains We're guarded on the way to
the cemetery by attachments of military and
police. The coffin was placed in its bed of &C.
ment, aud a body of police then stationed
ABOUT the grave until the cement had time to
bardeu into solid rock. A great crowd was
present, and many threats were made, but no
ress ance was offered TO the interment
By an explosion of fre.damp in Belgium
mine forty-two persons we're killed Friday.
Cholera prevails in India, and the Prince of
Wales will consequently shorten his visit to
that county.
Orders have been issued for the prosecution
OF the author of the recent pamphlet lbelling
bismarck. Won Arnim is the suspected au
thor. The punishment is long term of I'M
prisonment.
Wade, the British Minister TO Chioa, has
been knigbted.
A tidal wave ten feet high swept up Parrott
river, in Somersetshire, England, Saturday.
,ha
damaged twenty other vessels.
Gen. Quesada has repulsed the Carlists with
heavy loss.
THE LATEST
At Fort Laramie yesterday the mercury
stood at IA degrees below zero.
The Poe monument at Baltimore was I'M
yelled yesterday.
Secretary Chandler denies that be has de
cided 10 accept Indian Commissioner Smiths
resignation.
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DIR. G.. p. LASSELLE,
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AND
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improved application of electricity and without the
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given when needed. The batteries used in his prac-
tice are the celebrated DR.. Jerome Kidder Electro
Magnetic machines.
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FURNISHED rooms convenient for housekeeping
y at 376 Cumberland Street.
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FLOOD IN CALIFORNIA.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. TO- 1878
Many lives are reported TO have been lost In the
food at Marysville. Three children are known to
have persisted In one house. Some or the principal
buildings have fallen and the wreck OF property
is extensive. There Is no communication with
the city except by water.
Yuba City Is under water.
The recent heavy rains throughout tho state
insure a good crop.
Communication by railroad and stages was
interrupted in many places by high water.
The Los angeles and Anaheim Rail.
road received damages requiring ten
days to repair. The Central Pacific Railroad
bridge over the American River, near Sac
ramento. was damaged, and trains cannot
cross The Sacramento Valley and the California
and Oreaon roads are impossible. Water 10 re-
ported i've feet deep IN the streets OF Marysvile.
and Vlsalta Is Hooded. OverfiOws are reported at
various points In the Sacramento and San JoaQutA
valleys.
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ming No entered into partnership with M
brother IN ls44, and began mercantile business
In Carrolton Ill Mr.. sharon remained at tnas
place till ls4s, when ne went to California ana be-
gan business at sacramento. The foods OF that
year swept his store out OF existence, but
Sid not ruin him entirely, and IN 1850
ne went to san Francisco, where he
turned his attention TO operations IN
real estate. He continued buy1ng ana selling
property TIL 1854 by which time be had acquired
fortune Of $l50.00O. In that year the san Fran
cisco Board OF Brokers was organized. Mr.. Sharon
then became spe culator In stocks, and IN SIX
months lost all the money ne was so many years
In acquiring He asked employment OF the Bank OF
California. and sent to Virginia. New TO adjust
some outstanding claims Ior that institution Ho
aiterward suggested That an agency or branch
should be Established there and he was placed at It's
head. Unlimited powers were granted him and he
held the position Tor many years to his own credit
and the great profit OF the parent house. His sue
cess as mining stock operator principally due 70
his business shrewdness and clever management
lie Is to-day the acknowledged king OF the Com
stock by reason OF ms many controlling interests
in mines located on That great ledge and In the
mills and railroad which are their necessary adj
juncts. In politics Mr.. sharon has always been a
republican, and lor number OF years was .
member OF the Council in san Francisco. Two
years ago he contested with Jonn =. Jones tho
honor OF representing Nevada in the Senate, but
withdrew upon the understanding that the repub-
lican party should concentrate its strength upon
him IN 1874 The agreement has been kept, and ha
will become Senator Jones' colleague In March.
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ST. DOMINGO.

ST. DOMINGO, Jan. 8, 1875.
All here Is quiet and peaceful, since We have the
assurance that the government of Baez is finally
ut an end and cannot be restored. Foreign capt.
taists are investing here largely in various enter
prises. Among others French company has in.
vested $500. 900 in works for extracting dyes from
native woods, reducing Tor instance, 100 tons Of
logwood to fifteen tons OF paste for expectation.
Several large sugar estates have been started
near this City with great promise OF success.
POLITICAL OPINION MADE FREE
President Gonzales. pursuing liberal policy, is
steadily gaining the confidence and esteem OF all
parties. Every one is allowed free scope to his
own political views.
THE UNITED STATES NAVAL FLAG.
The United States steamer Ossipee has been
lying In the Bay OF SANTANA ever since the 10th OF
September, and much curiosity is INDUCED in as
TO the reason Tor her presence there which is in
creased by the fact that Commander s. L. Breeze,
United states Navy, came out the last trip of
the Tybee to relieve Commander f. NJ. Ramsey.
The provisions which the Osspec brought out
with her are exhausted, and there are but scant
supplies to be obtained on the island.
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MASSACHUSETTS.

HENRY L. DAWES ELECTED-AN EXCITING CON-
TEsT-sUCCEssFUL TACTICS OF MANAGER
CIRCUIT.
Boston, JAM 20, 1875. .
The Senatorial hight In this state Is over and
Henry l.. Dawes Is the lucky man. The result is
surprise to most-at least its speedy
accomplishment is-ior the general feeling
last night and this morning was that
either Mr.. Adams would be elected to-day
by coalition OF the democrats and hoar men or
there would be no election Tor a week at least.
Now that the fight Is over IT. is easy to see that
the democrats have thrown away golden oppor-
tunity, ana that Is the old story OF organization
defeating numbers. Under the management
OF Senator Orcutt VINO has been the
recognized leader OF the Dawes side the
Dawes men have been thoroughly organized. have
watched and used every opportunity and the re.
suit Is big feather In his cap. The excitement at
the State House to-day has been Intense and every
minute has been crowded Iull OF interest Early
In the forenoon the members and the
lobbyists began to gather and collecting
In every nook and corner, discussed the situation
and the prospects, while the leaders on either side
were laboring earnestly to rally their forces and
mako proselytes.
Az ten o'clock the Dawes men assembled in
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RHODE ISLAND.

DIXON CRUMB OF CoMrORT-EFrORTs TO SET
TIE THE QUESTION IN CAUcUs-BURNs1pEs
FRIENDS sANGUINE.
PROVIDENCE, Jan. 20. 1875.
The slight increase in the Senatorial vote in the
last ballot yesterday in favor OF Dixon was looked
upon as an indication o: an improving situation
for that candidate; but the Burnside column re.
NAMED firm, and the only hope or Dixon IL In the
PROBABILITY OF support from the temperance
and the scattering members Upon perce,ving
the unchanged vote on the twenty third ballot
yesterday. and the apparent hopelessness OF an
election under the present state OF AFFAIRS Senator
Metcal, OF Providence. the leader OF the prohipi.
tionsts In the Legislature, called upon tho repub-
lican members 10 meet in caucus upon the rising
OF the convention, 10 see II some agreement could
not be arrived at to settle the contest. Rev.
Augustus Woodbury.. also OF Providence and the
leader OF the Burnside men, destroyed any posi-
BILE effect such q meeting might have toward
bringing the contest TO an immediate close by
charging MetcaIf with not having been elected on
the republican ticket The suggestion, however,
seemed to be iavorably received, and q caucus
to-day's convention, without taking any action on
thevexed question. ono thing Is considered GER
tain, That there Will be yielding the part OF
the Burnside members, who only require ten more
votes to elect their candidate. The lobbles are
crowded daily, and the interest increases as the
struggle continues. The reminder In yes,er-
days HERALD OF the continuation OF spraguc
in his seat, in case OF failure to
the members on to increased exertlons
to have an election soon, as another term OF
sprague would be considered the worst result Of
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NEGRO OUTRAGES IN SOUTH CARO-.
LIMA.

AUGUSTA. Ca, Jan. 20, 1875.
General 81. c. Buffers residence, In Edgeneld
county, South Carolina, was burned by an incen-
diary on the night OF the 18th inst. The incendary
confessed that Tenant, negro militia captain
hired him 10 do the deed. A warrant was issued
OIL NJ onday Tor the arrest OF Tenant and placed
In the hands OF co ored constaDes Tenant re.
fused to be arrested, ana the constabes called on
General Butter Tor Il posse. General Butler and
eight others accomp anled tine constaDles IN search
or remnant. The latter and his followers
hred al the posse from an ambush. Tne posse re-
turned the fire, wounding two negroes, two OF
them mortally. TenDant and the others then ned.
On tuesday night negroes fired at j. Merrwether
ntteen times. Dr. McrIe, who went to attend the
Ihlee wounded negroes, was fred at twice on his
aud the other wounded his horse. More trouble is
apprehended. the people are determined to ar
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CHARLESTON RACES.
CHARLESTON. 8. c.,

CHARLESTON. 8. G., Jan. 20. 1875.
The nrst regular meeting or the South Carolina
Jockey Club held since tho war opened at the
Washington course to-day, causing the largess
past.
FIRST RAcE.-Purse $3.50, with $50 to second
horse; Two miles, oil ages. Five horses started.
Granger, tho favorite, came IN first. Prussan SEQ
ond and Jack Frost third. Time, 1859.
SECOND RACE-One mile, for three-year-olds
Three horses started. The favorite, Volcano, won
Msinsatl second, Denver third: Time. 1852.
THIRD RACE-One mile; for three.year-olds;
purse $500. with $50 to second horse Five horses
start ed. The race was won BY Barton, Denver
ana Mainsail dead heat second Warfare third
Time, $50.
There are other three days OF the races.
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This ballot brought Burnside within SIX votes Of
an election, giving his riends increased hope and
Cnn IN N trifp

TINS ballot brought Burnside within SIX votes OF
an election, giving his Trends increased hope and
confidence IN his ultimate triumph.
Your correspondent, III an interview with
leading member To-day. learned that the confident
belief Is that there will be an election before FRI.
day night 1t Is rumorcd tnat the name
OF Governor Howard Will be introduced at
the caucus In which case both Burnside
and DIXON would probably DC dropped and the
Governor elected. But the Burnside men don't
place much reliance on this opinion, and the sue
cession OF Lieutenant Governor Van Zandt TO the
GovernOrsnip, which wouli result In case OF
Howaid's election, would not please q great num-
Der OF cltizens, especially the temperance party,
which Is now great power In tine State. the
chief or the state Oonstaoulary, who is a MEMBER
oil the House, recorded his vote Tor Dixon tO-oay,
which indicates that the temperance party Will
go on the same side when favorable opportunity
presents ITSELF 1t Is even whispered that corrupt
influences are being used III the contest and any
one cOnver,ant with the history OF Rhode Island
politics knows That such proceeding would not
be az AL SUI prisng.
The republican Senatorial caucus held to-day
was complete failure. The Burnside members
corulngly The caucus adjourned sine die This &C.
ton confirms the report tnat the caucus was die
tnted at Washington IN the interests OF Dixon and
the ofice.holders. and TINS Is the reason why the
Burnside party refused TO participate. On the
twenty tltn ballot Burnside had IOrty-slx votes
Dixon Understanding tn,rty-eavlng Burnside
within eight Oi a choice. But three more votes
are. IN reality. required, nve members having al
ready slgnincd tnelr intention TO change their
votes to burnside as soon the rest OF the re-
qulreu number are secured. II Is thought this
can be done tomorrow or Friday, thus electlng
Burnside. Governor Howard Is the only one ieareu
now by the rival candidates.
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TENNESSEE.

THE CONTEST FOR sENATORSHIP STILL UNDE-
CIpED-JoHNsoN AND BROWN THE LEADING
cANpDATEs-rHE RESULT EXTREMELY DOUBT
Full
NASHVILLE. Jan. 20, 1875.
The nour for resuming the balloting in the Le-
Cislature was signazed to-day by another rush of
people to the Capitol, an immense audience hlling
the House Of Representatives from bottom TO
top. J0hns0n's vote increased from p
to 81, three Of the additional votes being
cast by republicans. 1t was apparent that tho
majority OF the audience were friendly to Johnson,
the very mention of his name having
such magnetic influence as to call forth
applause. From the FIRST TO the nth bal
lot Johnson's vote stood steady at 80. The
announcement the fifth ballot that he had
gained one vote was received with tumultuous
applause In the galleries.
Senator Mayre moved the clearing OF the gal
leries. Senator Marcnbanks opposed the motion,
saying. "Let the boys shake 'em up a little,"
which was received with deafening yells. Senator
Cummins moved 10 call the roll on Senator
Mayre's motion.
Taylor SAID that II Cummins was AFRAID OF this
expression OF popular icelIng he had better leave
The Convention and go into secret session. loud
laughter anu immense applause.l
Cummlns sad he proposed UNFOLDING the dig.
nifty OF the General Assembly, and was not going
to De INUNDATED into voting Tor any particular
footing IRON the audience and voices, "LiSe
Sheridan, he amt aieard."
The roll was called. amid considerable noise and
CONFUSION, and Mayre's motion was lOst-2I yeas
to rs nays
CANyAssISG.
the seventh ballot OF the day left Johnson.
Stevens, Brown and Bate IN the foreground. AS
a consequence private canvaSsing tonight Is red
hot. Browns friends had "a caucus, In
which 1T was proposed 10 shove MIN for
ward at all hazards. Many thought that the
race Will finally be between Brown and Johnson.
In mat case the latter Will be elected. Another
plan with the opposition 10 Johnson Is to let the
Dall0tng De kept up Without decision UNI
I'll Friday afternoon. without material
change, when canvass Will be neld
that night and a candidate pat out
able to flank Johnson. The Johnson men are so
dianietrcaliy opposed to canvass. which would
slaughter him. That they will fight desperately
against IT.. IL Is also asserted that inasmuch
as stephens, Brown ana Bates think Johnsonis
chances OF success waning they will get at
ioggerncads, and thus prevent Il combination.
BROWNS gam OF three votes so raised the expecta-
tons OF ms friends that they VIII DO every thing
that will lead them to success. Though
JOHNsON's STRENGTH
Is some what doubted by outsiders, yet his friends
assert that he win steadily increase hts vote and
nnally come out winner. 1t IS Thought that the
senatorial Siege Will continue during the rest OF
TINS week. and new man may res be elected TO
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NEW JERSEY.

THE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUs-NoMINAT1oN OF Elk
GOVERNOR THEODORE RANDOLPH FOR UNITED
STATES SENATOR
TRENTON, Jan. 20, 1875
The democratic caucus here tonight nominated
Ex-Governor Theodore Randolph as successor to
John p. Stockton in the United States Senate on
second ballot The candidates against him were
Robert Gilchrist, Senator John p. Stockton and
Abraham Browning. On the first ballot Randolph
received "a votes Gichrist IA, stockton s and
Browning 8. On the second ballot Randolph re-
ceved the votes OF Messrs. Bird, Blackwell.
BlaneSe, Conoyer, French. Gill; Gordon, c. D.
Hendrickson W. Il; HenarlcSson, p Henry r. $.
Patterson, Shann, skellenger Smith, Sutpncn,
Swayze, swing. vancleef Van derDit, woodruff,
Youmans and Zelar-2S. For Gllcnrist-Messrs
Albeit Bogert, Carey, Carrolton, Dodd, Doyle,
Fitzgerald, ii. Z. herring. Kennard, McDon-
ala, Mcdonnell. McGill, Raoe and sneran-l4. For
and wyckon--4. For Browning-M Ed
munds, Lodge and Warrngton-3. William p.
state Treasurer; David Hennion, OF Mercer ior
Prison Keeper, and Morris Hamilton, OF Essex.
Tor State Librarian.
The session lasted two hours and hall, with
open ballots.
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add rasping perpexities to those which now besst
the avowed candidates.
The Legislature decided TO go into election 70.
morrow OF the Comptroller and Treasurer. This
Will likely produce a muddle.
II looks now as II either Johnson or Brown
would be elected ID the Senatorsnip.
THE OPPOSITION TO JOHNSON STILL DIVIDED.
IL is reported tonight that attempt has been
made 10 concentrate the opposition 10 Johnson
on Chancellor Marks, but JAILED. IL is also re-
ported that petitions favoring Jonnson's election
are circulating IN every county OF the state nose
representatives. are not voting for him. Ten more
votes are counted that may go TO Johnson, but
him, which, II Is thought. he cannot get
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oINAAo" OAWEo CONGRATULATED IN WASHING
TON By YELLOW CONGEEssMEN.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20, 1875
Representative Dawes, while IN the Committee
OF Ways and means this afternoon, was informed
from several sources OF mis- election as Senator
from Massachusetts Among those who first con-
graduated him were Representatives Burlington
and GOoch. Speaker Blaine also soon thereafter
entered the room for That purpose. The members
OF the committee rendered their congratulations
TO the SeDator-elcct. Speaker Blaine escorted
Mr. Dawes into the House, where many members
shook him by the hand and rendered their con.
RratulattOnS.
During Mr.. Dawes absence from the committee
his fellow members made arrangements to give
him dinner at WOrmley's tomorrow night. AS
Fernando Wood, OF the committee. was walking
from the committee room to the House, General
Butler, meeting him, asked whether IL was true
Mr.. Dawes had been elected. MIR. Wood replying
in the Affirmative, General Butler said, cali
right" and passed on without further remark.
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NEBRASKA.

OMAHA, Jan. co. 1875.
Tho ballottng for United States Senator was re.
sumed to-day. On the 1rst ballot Thayer had Is
votes, Dundy H. Paddock & Mason S scattering S.
On the second ballot Thayer had II, Dundy IA,
Paddock s. scattering TO- Third ballot-Thayer
IA. Dundy Is, Paddock 0. Adjourned till noon to-
morrow.
Thayer's falling on creates profound sensation.
II Is probable the republicans will now 60 IN to-
caucus, which they have hitherto refused to do
and bring out new man. The excitement at
Lincoln Is intense.
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STEAMSHIP DISASTER.

TwENTY-NINE LIVES SUPPOSED TO BE LOST.
LONDON, Jan. 21-6 A. M.
The steamer Thornaby, Captain Hoare from
Cardiff for Bombay, Is supposed to have been lost
at sea, with twenty-n persons on board.
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SPAIN.

nzPuBLIcANs AGrrAr1NG AGAINST ALFoNso's
THRoNE-DEMoCRAoY OR DON CARLOS?
PARIS. Jan. 20, 1878.
It Is stated that republican emssaries have left
Barcelona and other towns in Spain to confer
with the Carnst chieltain saballs for the purpose
OF causing general rising against King Alfonso.
4 PLEBlsCIrE MAY DECIDE BETWEEN DON CARLOS
AND THE DEMOCRACY.
1t IL further said that in rne OF the project
succeeding, 1t Is proposed by plebtscte to decide
between the monarchy, with Don Carlos as King,
and the Republic.
AGITATION IN BARCELONA
There is considerable agitation among the re-
publicans In Barcelona.
ALFONSO POPULAR WITH THE NORTHERN POWERS.
LONDON, Jan. 90, 1875.
The prompt action OF Spain In tho Gustav AFFAIR
has had an excellent effect on the Northern Pow.
ers, who are ready to acknowledge Alfonso as soon
as they are of1cally notified OF his accession to
the throne.
cARLIST SYMPATHIZERs TO BE SEVERELY CHASTIsED
The Spanish neet will probably lombard Zarauz
to morrow.
The German man.of war Nautilus is at the scene
but win take no part in the action.
TIE KING GUARDED AGAINST ASSAULT FROM
THE cAnL1srs
MADRID Jan. 20, 1875.
King Alfonso has arrived at Sarag0ssa on his
way to the northern army.
Bodies OF Carlsts are In the neighborhood Of tho
railway beyond. Troops are concentrate at
Albania and the line Is strongly guarded.
train Of oars nlled with soldiers precedes the
royal train.
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FRANCE.

THE GOVERNMENT PARTY DEFEATED IN THE A.
sEMBLY.
PARIS, Jan. 20, 1875.
In tho Assembly to-day, the Right Centre and
tho Lett uniting carried, by a large majority. q
resolution TO proceed to the consideration OF the
constitutional bills tomorrow. The government,
supported by the Right. had proposed Friday for
tho debate,
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sns complicated struggle. There ID, however. no
probability OF such an event, and the belief gen.
orally prevails tnat there VIII be an electlon pc
Lieutenant Governor, Charles c. Van Zandt,
supports Dixon while the speaker OF the House,
side. Francis Miner strong democrat, VINO
tenacously fought the prohibtlonists at the last
SESSION, now votes Tor the candidate OF tnat party,
Mr.. Barstow. Miner, however, likes others 10 the
Legislature, and can improve the GOLDEN oppor-
tunlty wnen 1t occurs ov putting his vote where
Providence delegation vote Tor Burnside ALI but
three OF the entire Legislature were IN their seats
to-day, and the lo0ples, as usual, were crowded.
inc twenty-Iourth ballot was taken IN JOINT seq
sion, at Don, resulting as folOWs:-
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MINNESOTA.

ST. PAUL. Jan. 20, 1875
The Legislature, In Joint convention to-day, bat
loted for United States Senator with the following
result :-Ramsey, 81; Donnelly, 81; Davis "a; scat
terlng 10. In this ballot Ramsey gained l. Don.
nelly lost g Davis held his own. Mr.. Merz, q dem.
ocratic Representative from Stearns county,
changed from Donnelly to Ramsey.