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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-06-30

Our Richmond correspondent writes that on
Monday evening the barn of John R. Perry in
Bowdoinham, mile and half below Rich
mond, was burned. Some farming tools were
destroyed. Insurance $4,000 its original value
The tent meeting of the Second Adventists,
which continued ten days, closed on Sunday
last. The meetings have been we'll attende d
and enthusiastic
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-06-30
FRANKLIN COUNTY.

The towns of Phillips and Strong are now
connected with the outer world by the compile
ton of the wires of the Sandy River Telegraph
Company from Pennington to Phillips, dis
lance of seventeen miles.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-06-30

The following named scholars were admitted
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-06-30
KNOX COUNTY,

Sheriff Torrey of Rockland, arrived in that
city with George Ellis, whom he arrested at
Herring Gut ST. George, for the theft of the
yacht Carrie, belonging to G. H. Porter OF Cal
ais, which was stolen from Robbinston the
night of the 14th. Ellis, a young man. about
designed to offer the yacht for sale when he got
far enough away. He has been lodged in the
lookup to await the arrival of an officer from
Calais.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-23

their treaty rights and to prevent all persons from
going to this country until the Indians voluntarily
rehnQuish it, Steps now in rapid progress
to negotiate with the Indians for this purpose but
all citizens are warned against going to that
country until such negotiations are successful and
persons now IN the country notified to leave 1t
Immediately, and that failing TO do so their eX-
pulsi0n will be effected by force il necessary.
INDICTMENT OF THE EDITOR OF THE TRIBUNE
FOR LIBEL
The Grand jury signed today an indictment
against the editor of The TRIBUNE for libel The
presentment is based on sentence contained in a
communication to the editor of THE TRIBUNE. and
signed IL" and printed April II, 1878. 1t is as
follows:
II justice in the District not mockcry and law
nuliItv, the VicePru> dcnt of tho Board OF Pu'lc
Works who. while extracting himself from financial
difficulties, has brousI, bankruptcy upon the pSlrici,
would DC promptly arrested aud punished Tor Ills
crimes.
This sentence. it is asserted in the indictment
(which, with its legal verbiaee, would fill column
of The TRBUNEl, contains five or six false, malicious
and ceiamatory lbels upon Mr.. Alex. H. Shepherd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-23
THE WEST BRANCH.

rup ICE sTATIoNARY-FARMING LAND COVERED
WITH ICE-GoRGEs AT wHETHAM AND LOCK
uAyrS-A NEW CHANNEL FORMING NEAR WAT
sONTOwN. -
WuIIAMsPoRr, Penn, March 22.-The ice
Of this city has not moved and will not TIL the weather
,noderates At Loyasock Greek. four miles below tne
c,tv and I'm other tributaries OF the 5usquehanna I'D hs
nechborhood there large quantities OF Ice ana
sudden rise would certainly cause large overnow as
the rlyer barely carries of the water now For ABOUT
200 wards above the bridge the road from this CITY 10
Moptoursye which Is 10y alsock Creek the stream
is almost clear but above this point there Is solu
stretch OF ice and sawogs for over two miles AT 10y
asockvie the creek is entirely free from ice bnt tho
shore on opposite side 10 covered TO the depth OF
several feet with large thick cakes piled against each
other promiscuousy The bridge at this place escaped
with only trinng injury. The Tsmau farm west OF the
bridge for several hundred yards Is covered Win Ice
The water backing up from the bridge forced its way
through farm IN about 100 feet wde carry
ing Ia its immense quantities OF Ice which now
stand ike great breastworks near the Talman resi-
dance through which became to cut chan.
mel TO make the road passable
From Harrisburg TO Selma Grove the river is com
parsvey free from ice; between the lsttor pisoe and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-23
WASHINGTON NOTES.
WASHINGTON, Mondd

WASHINGTON, Monday, March ~ 1879.
Gov Osborne of Kansas here for the purpose OF OBJ
tanning the removal of the Superintendent OF Indian
Affairs, Mr. Enoch Hoag. This movement against Mr..
Hoag grows out Of circumstances attending the calling
Of State troops during last year for against the In
dams upon southern border OF Kansas, which call,
Mr. Hoag informed the authorities here was useless
Gov Osborne also charged him with melting the Demo-
IN the State Legislature 10 prevent payment OF the
troops called Out by the Governor. The Iatttr u
sisted with great vg0r upon this removal Ihe Scre-
tary however. stOutly sustained Mr. HOaS IJmOrrOW
Gov. Osborne, having fnled with the Secretary, Will
carry the Case before the President
The attorney for Senator Chandler TO day, sent WIZ
before the Grand Jury for the purpose OF obtain
ing a new Indictment of Mr.. Buell, the Washington
correspondent charged with lDelng the Senator by
dispatch from this city TO Detroit paper new
indictment sSought meet defects which Judge Treat
held that the first Indictment contained; such as that
the Indictment found not TO charge the circulation
OF the libel District of Columbia The first ndio
mont Wa drawn up by Ir. Harrington. late Assistant
District-Attorney. IL judge DrummOnd shall decide
that Mr. Buell. cannot be held under the Indictment
upon winch he was arrested effort will be made 10
arrest him upon a nsw Indictment in case the Grand
Jury finds true bill. This second arrest Will De
attempted under the provision OF the Poland law.
The decision Of tho Supreme Court in the case OF
Black Collector against the National Bank OF the City
OF New.York, holding that the incoms OF banks, rail-
road companies and other corporations for the last
FIVE months year 1871 were subject 10 an lutcrna
Revenue of u per cent secures 10 the Government
ABOUT $3ooOo0O.
Fer Senate Proc.Adiscs see T1ce'th PagtI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-23

sunbury however. the ice Is gorged to consideraple
hight, but only between the western shore ana tue
islands, that the water has large vent on the
further side OF the islands Loss OF property 10 ieareu
at that point but between Milton and Watsontown,
distance OF five miles, the leo is goraed from shoie u
shore twice as high railroad car. The wafer haS
turned to one side, and the course of the river Is
changed 1t spreads six seven farms, ana mas
submerged brick farmhouse at one point and q parn
another Should the ice not break mp very soon to
water will take the frost ont OF the ground. ana Tue
farms will be washed away. At the mouth OF inc "eS.
Branch the river covered with ice and ten feet Vi
water will carry 1t away, aud destroy the towpa'h
bridge below. Advces from Lockhlven state that 'hs
gorge there Is unchanged. At Wheham. 81 miles ABOVE
Wliamfpor,, the ice is gorged for 10 miles.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-23
FPFFDNEN'S BANK AFFAIRS.

TIE COMMISSIONERS ANXIOUS TO REsIGN-OPlNION
or TIE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS CANNOT RE-
uEyE THEMSELVES FROM THEIR RESPONSIBILITY
THEIR OILY PROSPECT OF FXTHCATION Is TO
OBTAIN An ACT OF CONGRESS.
WAsuINGToN, March 22.-Afew DAYS ago the Com
ussioners of the FTeednens Bank. Messrs. Leopold.
Cresswen and Puryis rendered their resignation of
1lat trust TO the Secretary of the Treasury, upon
the condition. however, that the acceptance should
release each of them individually and jointly from
their respective bonds and dyest them from all fur
th6r responsibility. Upon the receipt of the reslgna-
tons Secretary BrstOw referred the subject TO tho
Acknowledgement with the view to elicit opinion
as to whether he could legally accept the same. To
this the Attorney has replied in an extended
opinion mot yet made public holding that the re-
signations could not be accepted. Nor could the
Commissioners either of them demand a d.
vesure Of their trust until the affairs of the Bank
are finally administered. Congress- by new legisla-
ton comes to their relief. The history of the ap-
pointnsnt of these officers is peculiar in this respect
By the seventh section of the act OF June
o. 1874. entitled, IAN act TO amend
The charter of the FreedInen's Bank"
it was provided that three Commissions
should be selected by the then existing Board Of
Trustees of the Bank, their appointment not to 20
into effect until confirmed by the Secretary OF the
Treasury. In conformity to this law the Commits
toners selected were the now seeking to be re-
heved and who have been confirmed by the Secre-
tary. With the selection of these commissioners
the powers and tenets Of the late Board of Trustees
were abrogated leaving other officers OF trust to
hold responsible for the funds and property of the
bank but the Commissioners. The act of Congress
is unfortunate from tho fact that it makes no pro-
vision for successors.
Hence the Attorney General decides that to re-
ha f<r a1anr
from responsibility the only executive officers to
whom the depositors may look for final admin
istratlon. If the Commissioners Insist on reln-
gushing their trust it is probable that Court of
.Sbapcery might grant it on the ground that the
original act was defective and arbitrary. This
would be offset. however. because OF the fact
that the Commissioners In accepting the Office did
30 with full knowledge Of the law under which
they were expected TO act. The only relief which
can intervene will be corrective legislation by Con-
gress.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-23
JAMES III. SHERRILL.

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-23
A. CALDWELL BELDEN.


tn a n
has
within its seldom allowed
modest retiring dislike
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-23
THE CANAL RING.
MORE OF THE swlNDLING CONTRACTS.
CONTRACTS INCREASED TWO, THREE. AND FOUR

CONTRACTS INCREASED TWO THREE, AND tOUh
HUNDRED PER CENT
STRENGTH OF TIE RIYG-rnE VARIOUS FORMS OF
rRAUD-CoNrRACTs INCREASED TWO HUNDRED.
THREE HUNDRED AND FOUR HUNDRED PER
CENT-How THREE ACRES GREW TO FIVE HUN
DRED-TuE EXPOSURE CONTINUED.
The second irstallrncnt Of swiHdling canal
contracts which we present below, will serve
to strengthen the believing, and fix the skep-
teal, II there be any such, iii the conviction
that these contracts are fraudulent both IN
intention and III fulillment. With but two or
three exceptions, all Of those given here have
Noted the contractors a sum more than double
their original figure, while in some cases
the increase has amounted to 80, go, $50 and
even 400 per cent. james Ii. Sheriff. fcOnract
mounts up from $4,000 TO $4,000; two OF
Edward i. Van Dcuseu's from $1,000 to
$4,000, and $4,000 to $4,000 respectively
Charles p. SkiRncr's from $27,oO0 to $4,000;
and one Of the inevitable Bclden family has
u pretty contract which grew from
5000 to $4,000. Several instances are
given in which the Canal Board, in accord
ance with an old abnse, practically nulliiicd
INC regulation thaC CONTRACTS shdii pc Ict 10
the lowest bidder, by increasing by resolution
the prices OF items already fixed by contract,
or by making special Awards in gross sums.
One Of these awards was made after $1,000
had been paid OF a contract Of $4,000,
and amounted to $4,000, more than the
original figure OF the contract. In another
similar transaction the award Of the Canal
Board was $4,000 on a contract OF $4,000, on
which $4,000 had already been paid. FROM
these figures, and those which we have already
given and shall continue to present, it is easy
to understand how the expenditures tOr ex-
traordinary and ordinary repairs have reached
their enormous totals, and the canals lave
been crippled with debt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-23
CURRENT TOPICS AT THE CAPITAL.

THE BLACK HILLS 10 BE EAPLOhED FOX GOLD.
WASHINGTON, Monday. March "a. 1875
Impressed with the necessity of securing to the
Sioux Indians all the rights guaranteed to them by
the treaty of 1888 and appreciating the duty of
sidering the public sentiment in reference to the
Black Hills country, growing out of its supposed
mineral wealth, the Interior Department will dis
patch as soon as possible competent geologist to
examine that country and ascertain accurately it's
alleged mineral wealth. Meantime the Department
has notified the Secretary of War OF their pur-
pose and will ask for order requiring treSpsssers
now In the country to leave Immediately notifying
to them that their failure to comply with such
orders will cause their expulsion by military
force as soon as the weather will permit
military expedition to reach them. The President
appreciates the importance Of extngusshing the
Indian title as soon as 1t can be done honorsbly.
and with the consent of the Indians; but the Coy
xaneat v fully determined 70 pg0tsct the Sioux n
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-23
FOREIGN NEU s.
AFFAIRS II SPAIN.

ANOTHER DECLARATIONS BY GEN. COMPARATIVE
PROJECTED ACCOMMODATION WITH TEE CAR
LISTS NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. BY SENIOR CAS-
TELlR OF HIS PROFEsSORsHIP.
PARIS. Monday. March %. 1873.
Gen. Cabrera has issued anather manifesto
explaining his declaration in favor OF Alfonso
lie says he wishes for peace. Don Carlos has learned
nothing and refuses follow CabreTa's advice. which
is to gain the esteem Of country by peaceful means
Cabrera says lie against while the country
was plunged in anarchy, but now that q Prince has
been crowned who boasts that the designation Most
Catholic" his prOudest title, Sptnidrds will incur
grave responsibility if they continue TO promote internal
dscOrl.
MADRID Monday, March %, 49,.
The projected accommodated win the GIrl.sts has
proved failure Only eight Of the insu.geut chiefs
followed the action Gen Cabrera in giving ia lbs i'd
heslcu TO the Government OF king Alfonso.
Senior CASTELAR, has resigned his profcsSorsp IN the
University consequence OF the acton Of the Govern
ment in reGstablshng in the schools and colleges the
exclusive OF the text books aud prosptctnses pre-
scribed during Queen Isabea's time. aud otherwise
changing the manner OF puOc instruction.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-23
TIE LOWER SUSQUEHANNA.

REPAIRING THE DAMAGE-oNE Track CLEAN oN
THE COLUMBIA BRANCH or THE rENNsYLVANlA
RAMRoAD-FEARs OF A FLOOD FIoN THE MELT
ING SNOW
IRON SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT OF THE TitBuSEl
HARRISBURG, Penn, March 22.-Ihe sltua-
tion along the Susquchanna River from this point 10
Columbia remains unchanged The railroad bridge at
the latter place. OF the piers OF which was moved -
inches by the ice has repaired and trains began 10
run to-day This bridge is not yet out OF danger
for should the mound OF ice fifty feet high ana aoou'
$50 yards broad resting at Marietta, DO carried away %
the rising water the structure could rot possibly resist
the immense weight. This disaster Is much icaieu
otherwise there little danger at Columbia though the
wafer has risen over five feet Saturday morning.
The thing feared In the valley now is not tAo Ice
but the water. The mountains covered with SNOW
which is three or four feet thick for mics lh
extent. Should there be four or five days o.
warm weather followed by rans great Hood would Dc
inevitable The people living near the banks OF inc
river are very uneasy ana aDSously watc the weather
changes. The grolt food OF 1865 which devastated t"o
entire susquehanna region, caused by the melting
OF the snow on the mountains, which was then not moro
than three feet deep.
Thousands Of people daily visit the wonderful scenes
at Marietta and cambridge, among whom have been
many ladies from Harrisburg. railroad official VINO
has been familiar with cambridge for % years SAID
yesterday that that town lad TO his knowledge mover
before suffered from food, elevated 10 Id posiion
Tho catastrophe OF Thursday at Marietta occurred ten
years and one day after the preceding great Hood a
that place. The Pennsylvania Railroad Company
are now running trains over one track OF 'Hc
Columbia branch, and the track from uarflshutR 10
Columbia is continuous lile OF freight cars tteeh
hundred men are at work digging tncir way into tie
mountains or ice that the other track. The mails
now arrive regularly. TIE report that tue luEbr IL
terests are In danger OF being affected by the flood Is
erroneous. The boom lumber Is never seat down the
river until after the ice has disappeared ana the booms
cannot be much damaged by the ice. The rafting Dasl
ness also does not begin til after the Ice las gone.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-23
TIE MURDERER SHARKEY.
IIII4 NIINOI@INIIf 'JIf1fIsrhI1I'
CLAIM TO BRITISH PROTECTION REJECTED.

CLAIM TO BRITISH PROTECTION REJECTED.
HAVANA, March 22.-Wm. j. Sharkey, the
escaped murderer, who recently arrested In santi
ago de Cuba expected bero on the 7sth OF March
the Steamer Saratoga. He was arrested under the
name Of John Fox, having British passport In that
NAME sharksy elamea British protection. but as the
aenuipe John Fox New.York boiler maker, Is here In
Havana the British Consul ordered the British
Consul ut Santiago Cuba not to interfere 1t Is gen
orally surmsed that sharkey tried to enter the in-
surRent lines SEINE where Santiago de Cuba Every
thing s known OF his late movements and OF the 6ar-
tiea who furnished him with funds. - -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-23
FOREIGN NOTES.

LONDON, March %. The measles have
broken ont among the natives Of the Fig Islands and
many deaths have resulted
LONDON, March %. -Messrs Moody and
ssnkey held meeting to-day IN Exeter Hail. wnien
- 49, -,,h neonle There Ia no abatement In the
nthnsiasm Of their hearers On "Wednesday ana Tours
dav Afternoons they will hold meetings In the Vctoria
Theater. 49,
MONTREAL. March 22-Mr. j. Chicerne. form
o,v pm,graon Agent In this city. has been appointed
pano,r,.t,on Agent by the Quebec Government. lie
ha 1one 10 Compton select locations for returning
French Canadians and Will shoruy cA'e luz 'N' o"'o
States.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-23
DISTURBANCES ~ JAMAICA.

KINGSTON. Jamaica, March 9a.-Disturbances
are reported at prorant Bay. caused by the coolie
aborers MSrofwar. the guard ship. and detachment
Of mariIes left Port Royal at midnight for the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-23
THE VERDICT IN TIE MORDAUNT CASE
FINAL PRoCEEDISCs BEFORE A SPECIAL JURY.


The Mordaunt case, which was decided on
the 18th OF March, came up for trial that morning before
special Jury in the English Divorce Court No counsel
appeared for Lady Mordaunt, and evidence was
gwen the part Of Lord Cole the correspondent Mr.
Justice Hannen. In summing up the said that il
the confession OF Lady Morsnt was to be taken, her
guilt was proved but there must be corr0boratve
evidence. The testimony showed that during the alb
sence Of the petitioner 10 Norway Lady Mordaun
visited by Lord Cole who stayed until unusual hours OF
the night alone in her company. There also the sig
nifcant entry IN her ladysips diary. Lord Cole had
not thought fit this occasion TO deny the charge
against him. and it for the jury TO decide whether
it was proved. The jury Immediately found that the
allegations OF the petitioner we're proved.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-23
MR.. CARRUTH, THE vINELAND EDifoh' iMfho'

VIsELAND, N. j., March 22.-Dr. Gross re-
.aa hore this morning. having been absent since
s.,n,d.v Ue states that Mr. Carruths condition is
n.rsh .st,er than at any time since wounded HIS re-
ol from the com posing 10 his office was NOT ~
ended with any bad results
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-23
,.upo.D COLLISION IN MAINE.

PORTLAND, March 22.-Two freight trains on
the Grand Trunk Railroad came IN COLLISION a' y.
Paris yesterday through the negligence OF : r
49,. rts two engines and ave freight cars were
dcstroysd. NJ Desscn vas aulefeo.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-23

ANOTHER ICE GORGE IN THE DELAWARE.
PoRT JERvIs, n. Y, March GAN ice gorge
has formed in the Delaware at shOelnaRers, fix miles
above watergap, and extends back - miles to Dig
mans The ice piled from 10 TO y feet high AL tie
wAy and much alarm j. lcit along the valley ~ the pfOO
able consequences.
The Portland daily press., 1875-04-29
NEW YORK.
Rumors Regarding IngersolPs Dit
cIasures,

Rumors Regarding IngersOlTs Dis
closures.
NEW YORK. April 28.-There is considerable
anxiety manifested in certain political circles
over the rumor that 1ngersoll had made reveal
tons as to the past operations OF the TWeed
Ring and had prepared statement which
furnished clue to where good deal of the
peoples money had gone; that the names of
persons had been revealed whose influence iE
this city and at Albany in 1870, II and " had
been purchased, and the names of some very
Respectable Republicans on the black list.
General Woodford Declares Against a
Third Term.
At the Schurz dinner last night one of the
significant political events of the evening was
ford which was chiefly a eulogy of the indie
nendent attitude of Senator Schurz and most
explicit declaration against the third term.
Death of Mrs. Conway.
Mrs Sarah J. Conway, Of the Brooklyn
Theatre, died at five minutes to o'clock this
evening at her residence in Brooklyn, of gastric
fever and enlargement of the liver. Her
large number of friends were with her in her
diving moments Her last public appearance
was on the 18th inst when she played at the
Academy of Music, Brooklyn, in aid of ST.
Mary's Hospital
Steamer Metropolis Met Disabled.
Bark Jacob, from Limerick, Wnlcn arrived
to day, reports April Goth, in lat. 1904, Ion.
700 10,, fell in with steamship Metropolis, from
Bermuda for New York, in a helpless condition.
Had broken foremost head and maintopmast,
boilers leaking bad, sails split. and short of
coal and provisions. Took off 8 of her %
passengers, and furnished provisions. She
would try to get to some port for repairs. The
passengers taken off by the Jacob were j.
Bean, Martin Boyen, Mr.. Blocker and wife,
and Mrs. Williams
Marriage of the Daughter of Hon.
Thomas Murphy.
Cardinal McCoskey to night performed the
marriage ceremony of Miss Nellie Murphy,
daughter of Hon Thomas Murphy, to Senior
De Rivas, Spanish banker of this city: The
wedding took place at st. Stephens church,
and attracted large assemblage OF political
and fashionable notabilities.
Banquet to Carl schurz.
A banquet was given to night at Delmonicos
by the leading German citizens to Carl Schurz,
who sails tomorrow for Europe.
Billiards.
Tammany Hall was filled tonight by an ex-
cited crowd to witness the billiard match be-
tween Vignaux and GARNER, for the champion
ship and $1,000. The game was played on
Griffith table fitted with Delaney wire cush-
ions, and was for 600 points. Phil Tieman of
Cincinnati was referee. The betting at the
start was three to two in favor of Vignaux, but
the game was won by GARNER in the 10th in
ming. his competitor scoring only 258. Win
ner's average Is 2-46. Time, hours % min
utes