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Letter from Ellsworth.

ELLSWORTH, April T..
Since my last writing we have been living in
the midst Of a political deadlock. Our City
Government met and organized last Monday,
and since then there has been no quorum.
The contested election in ward four Causes the
trouble The Warden and Clerk in this ward
issue certificates of election to a Democratic
Alderman and to two Democratic and one Re
publican Councilman. The election Of the
Democrats is contested, but not that of the
Republican. lie now is Il sort of an Cycsore
to his brother RAIDS. When wanted lie cannot
be found An officer has been sent after him
twice, but both times he was non est. But
then YOU cannot expect consistency in Il Rad
ical He is not that kind of an animal AL
though outwardly fair to look upon, vet at
times the gloss Wears of, and within are seen
the original leopard spots. The Democrats
with one exception, do not attend at ALL The
whole affair means one man, viz: the collector
of taxes for the last three wears. Two Years
ago this city had Democratic mayor and both
the boards We're Democratic This collector
wanted the place, and although Il Republican
the Democrats gave it to him. Since the day
opponent of the Democrats in this city than
this man. One man who was Democratic
officer two Years ago, and who voted and used
his influence for him at that time he told, when
he called at his office and aske. to look at the
returns of the last election, that ''hc had no
business there. and the sooner he left the bet
ter" This man the Democrats mean, and il
VIII ,iat,nt him A
part of the board OF councilmen met last Friday
! and took some testimony, but there was not Il
quorum present and they adjourned To next
Saturday.
Rev. Father MrSWeeney. Of Bangor lcclured
ON Temperance last evening at Hancock Hall,
He is i very talented man, and a public
speaker we have not had hi4 superior in our
city for long time.
Our Reform Club now numbers upwards Of
115 members About thirty new ones were
admitted at their last regular meeting, Thurs
day evening. They are Temperance men, not
fanatics. Under their auspices the Pcnobscot
Quartette Club will give Il Grand Concert to
be followed by Dance. at IIancotk HAIL nest
Wednesday evening.
We had slight fire here this morning ut
Mcssr>. \. Wiggin 4 co.'s boarding house,
No damage was done, with the exception of a
hole burned in the roof.
our lumbermen are all out of the woods, and
some of the mills will probably hoist thi, week.
Although our river i about clear of ice. Yet
it is reported that there are two feet OF il in the
bay. A gentleman with Il horse and wagon
crossed on it last Tuesday, April 9Th. The
coolest inhabitant" has been interviewed, and
he says the almanac is a fraud
The April term of the 5. j. Court, Peters,
Judge. begins tomorrow. 1t will probably he
an embarrassing one. as there are no very i'm
portant eases to come before il. fEOtS.
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Brutal Outrages by Pennsylvania
Miners,
NEW NopE

NEW DIRK. April /.
A Bangor, Pa, letter of the 30th ult
states that the company has been giving
its quarrymen work through the winter
instead of hiring laborers, as customary,
in order that their quarrymen should have
the benefit of what little labor there was to
do. Notwithstanding the liberality of the
company, they struck for higher wages
A man named Hughes, who is very poor
and has large family, did not 60 with
the strikers. but continued working. A
gang of strikers partially disguised them
selves. and at midnight of the 29th, burst
into his house, dragged him naked into
the road, and beat him so badly that he
will die. They are all Welsh, and it is the
hrst trouble ever known in that region.
=. Gov Hartranft has issued proclama-
ton commanding all persons combining
against order in Luzerne and Schuylkill
counties to dispense, or military aid will
be invoked to dispense them.
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The German War Cloud,

LONDON, April 9.
The Berlin Post ministerial iournaD
has leading article, saying that recent
events unfortunately render it too proba-
bic that the present French Assembly,
fearing there will be Republican majority
in the next Assembly disposed to peace,
are anxious to precipitate war of re-
venge under MacMahon and the Orleans
princes, while a strong body of Royulist
deputies will be placed in a position to
profit by q restoration Of a monarchy.
War, accordingly, is coming on, although
the clouds gathering on the horizon may
yet be dispersed.
The Austrian conservatives are eudeav-
oring to Gust Andrassy from the cabinet
with the view Of participating in coming
events The greater part of the upper
classes in Italy are ready to Join any ally
against Germany, considering its anti pa
pal attitude hostile to Italian interests.
\ ct it is by no means certain that France
will be able to prevent an Austro-Italian
alliance ust now If her endeavor fails,
war will probably only be delayed But
things have reached pass when the Ger
man people should be better acquainted
with the realities of the situation. 1t is
time to awake from their slumbers.
The Berlin correspondent of the London
Times says this article is likely to have a
strong effect, and alarming rumors are
rife
LONDON, April 10. The Times, review
ing the text of the German note to Bel
GUM. says: Our expectations were iusti-
fed that a fuller knowledge of the tenor
of the German note would remove the
more serious constructions which have
been made of it. Germany demonstrates
with Belgium, and makes recommends
tons beyond the bounds of good taste,
but puts forth nothing which we are able
fairly to call a threat. 1t is the interest of
every free nation to protest against the
claim that expressions Of sympathy with
any cause in foreign country belong to
the order of international ravages which
state is bound to restrain The circum-
stances that neither party to the dispute
has appealed to the powers guaranteeing
Belgium independence also somewhat d.
mlnlshes the Importance Of the affair
BERLIN, April IL. The Roman Cath
Ole bishops soon after their conference ut
Fulda addressed a petition to the Emperor
William IN person, demonstrating against
the withdrawal Of state grants to the
maintenance Of which they declared the
honor of Prussia was pledged They also
protested against being required to obey
Internationally the state laws. The min
listers, authorized by the Emperor, have
replied, expressing regret that the bis
hops should object to obey the laws which
are always obeyed in all other countries,
and adding that the bishops would have
preserved the fatherand from peace-dis-
turbing confusion if they had remained
faithful to their own convictions and to
the warnings which they proclaimed be-
fore the vatican council
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seated in chairs usually occupied by gen
tlemen. The ladies are mostly in favor of
Beecher and they smile applause when
they are not allowed to clap their fair
hands. The plaintiff and defendant and
all the counsel came in simultaneously at
five minutes before l o'clock
1t soon became known that Mr.. Beach,
Of the plaintiffs counsel, was i'll and could
not attend that day. After discussion,
Judge Fullerton adjourned Court to Mon
;lay
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The Bangor Wing is surprised that
Hon. W. H. Barnum. Democratic CON
gresham in Connecticut, whom it char
acterize3 as salary grabber, should re-
celVe the heaviest majority of either OF
the candidates. 1t ought not to be deemed
strange. ! he reputation of the lie which
the Wing publishes caused a reaction in
Mr.. Barnums favor, and gave him a
largely increased vote. The radical pa
pers kept harp3ng on the falschood until
letters from the Sergeant-at-arms and
Gen. Spinner were published, showing
that Mr.. B. utterly refused to receive the
money, and put t back into the treasury,
where it belonged But the lie that was
squelched in Connecticut seems to have
come to life in Maine
Where are those pickaxe8, shovels,
barrows and army of laborers that were
this spring to begin the construction OF
the Bay and River Railroad? Wewere as
surred, when the rechartering Of last win
ter was asked for, that work would begin
at once The chariot Of the fiery .Jewett
was driven over the old fogies of Belfast.
and they were prostrated Now it is in
order to inquire Tor the procession of labor
ers When will it commence to move?
The telegraph reports that d. A. But
terrified, formerly Of Maine, was recently
killed in Arkansas by man named
Decker If this was the Rutterteld who
got up the New England Express u few
years ago, many persons in this vicinity
would like to present something to Decker
as token of their gratitude
The post Office department is the field
Of the latest frauds. A ring of contractors
had bribed officials to steal and DESTROY
rival bids, SO that the award were carried
up to high figures. They also furnished
copies of all bids made Nice piece of
machinery they run at Washington.
AT spelling match in Augusta, little
Annie Hayward, twelve years old, stuck
to her place, while all the grave and rev
erend seigniors went down before the
hard words. She tioored doctors, law
yers, ministers, editors, and all, and won
the first prize,
Mr.. Lynde is in earnest about his
claim OF $35 900 against the City of Rock
land for closing his hotel and putting out
red flag in small pox times He has
retained l.. NJ Staples, Esq and Hon.
Bion Bradbury.
The Carson murder trial, at Bangor,
has terminated in 4 verdict convctino the
accused of manslaughter. The jury were
out all night. A new trial is moved for
There was not much of general interest
in the proceedings
The mule spinners of the Lowell mills
are on strike
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A Pretty Significant Colloquy.

The opinion Of the Supreme Court OF
the United States, the Judges of which
hold their offices by life tenure, may be
held to be generally free from partizan
bias. 1t has been hoped and generally
believed by citizens outside OF admins
tration influences, tAat whom the Civil
Rights law Of the late Congress should be
tested before that body, it would be over
thrown
Week before last, while the case Of
Grant Parish was being considered Il case
involving the constitutionality Of the En-
forcement act, a dialogue occurred between
Attorney General Williams and several Of
the Justices, which shows pretty clearly
the opinion Of the latter. Attorney-Gen-
eral Williams contended that by the Thir
teenth and Fourteenth Amendments and
the Civil Rights bill the people OF the
United States intended to secure to the
colored men under the protection OF the
General Government the right 10 make
contracts, to sue, to hold property, and
the various other rights Of citizenship
~, tho otI,ar sido Il - +.1l ~.
80 ''''> II was NOl'clI'''u tIiaU
| the Fourteenth Amendment was nothing
more than an empty formula, and amount.
to nothlng-nothing but empty and vain
,.1 L,,, l,,.+o,,o ~ ,. ..I
WORDS Even pelore we aaoptloh OF the
late amendments, Congress had the power
| TO protect the right to vote for Presidcn-
tial electors.
Mf; Justice bradley - suppose congress
the property of another. Congress has the
uiidoupieu Ti%ht 10 PUNISH me Stealing oi lne
properly 81 The Government, or ot property IN
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An Art Association.

BUCKspoRT, April 6.
In these days of conventions, fairs and expo
stions for the promotion of the various inter
ests of the community, have heretofore been
surprised at the apparent lack Of interest mani
tested by the public in the way Of cultiyatlng
love and knowledge of the fine arts, In order
to build on Il sure foundation, steps must be
taken which lnderlie the principles we wish to
promote and establish.
How often we hear it remarked, not only by
those in the more common walks of life, but
by the cultivated that they are 10 judges of
paintings and statuary-that they always take
the advice of others on that subject, when about
TO purchase u work of art. Now this is all
wrong, and the question Is, how can this state
of things be changed for the better: When
shall we cease to plead ignorance on subject
that we all profess to love. Thousands of dol
lars are expended yearly in the purchase Of
pretended works Of art, that have no merit
whatever; but 40 have 4 downright tendency
to mislead the tastes of all who are under their
Influence.
Nv object at this time is TO call the attention
Of the readers of the journal to project re-
GENTLY started in the City Of Bangor After
few preliminary meetings of the most cultva-
ted ladies and gentlemen of that city, a society
for the promotion Of the fine arts was organized,
called the Bangor Art Association.
Atayery successful meeting Of the association
held on last Friday evening there was 4 general
desire manifested, and by the President partic-
ularly expressed, that they wished the cooper
alton of all artists and lovers of art residing in
the valley Of the Penobscot,
10 make this enterprise useful, general in
terest must be taken on this river. Every city
or town in eastern Maine should be represented
al this socety's meetings, and believe will be
when the subject is fully set before them. ANA
teurs i'll every place adjacent to Bangor should
see TO it that they are represented at the exhi-
bition that is to take place during next month.
Quite an interest in the subject is manifested
here and those who attended last Fridays eve
ming meeting speak of it in the highest terms.
both for its artistic and social features VIII
Belfast take step in the matter? HANCOCK.
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There is war cloud gathering again
over France and Germany The French
think that under McMahon they can re-
trieye the disgrace OF the late conflict.
They think Charlie Ross is found again
this time in Noya Scotia.
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Total N0te, 221OD.
AS there is no choice by the people, and
neither party has majority in the Legis-
lature. it is impossible to say who will
succeed.
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Mr.. Parker, late of the Custom House,
notices the attack Of the Progressive Age
the less severe tor being entirely calm.
The editor and Barnaba7 writhe and twist
under it Ike a couple Of iayed eels. We
copy it below.
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RHODE ISLAND. At the state election
on the eth, the vote for Governor stood rs
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nal will please so state to the Court
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Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-14
vhe Loan Ass0ciatiOns.

RESOLUTION ooNDEMNIsG CERTAIN METHODS OF
MORTGAGE ASSIGNMENT.
1t IN found in some of tho Loan Associations
that parties who have first mortgage, nearly
paid OIL, (for example, an original mortgage OF
$1,000, in an Association having few months to
rum would be in reality only lein of say 500
or :20O,) have been procuring additional loans
from other Associations, by showing TINS stale
of facts, and then, it has sometimes happene
that the first mortgage instead of being paid out
and being 'satnhed," has been sold at Its full
amount TO other parties, and transferred to
them by the Loan Association holding it, thus
putting the Association which made the adui'
tlunal loan in a bad situation.
To confer in regard to this and other matters
of interest to the Loan Association meeting of
officers representing sixteen out OF the twenty
two organized on this city was held at Joshua
Maris's Office yesterday afternoon and the FOL
loving resolutions unanimously adopted -
Resolved That we recommend to the several
Loan Associations of the city the adoption OF a
rule that hereafter no mortgage or other opiiga-
tion of record shall be transferred or assigned,
without the consent of all parties Interested IN
the property covered, aud said consent shall be
obtained in writing of said parties, before ma,
king said transfer or assignment iFoeht9 tha'
this rule shall only apply to moatgases original
ly given to Loan Association, and hot to thoso
assigned as collateral security
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-14
sailed for SuslIh America.

DEPARTURE OF THE NEW IRON STEAMER, fRANc1A
ELENA.
Tie now iron steamer Frdnc,d Ele,,a, built by
Pusey, Jones 4 Co, for the Company National
Of South America, sailed this morning, about
1915. Capt. Smith, who has been
in wilmington several months experimenting
the construction OF the boat, was In command.
Az rhe withdrew from the wharf salntes were
fired from small caunons over either bow. Tho
steamer was alao decorated with numerous
South American flags. Qnlte number OF peo-
pie Witnessed her deparlr e from the wharf and
her paHsage through Third street bridge attract
cd number of persons so that point.
The FrdRcid Elena is u stem wheel steamer
J5b feet long on deck, 30 feet i'll beam aud q
feet 3 inches IN depth over tho cross fl lors She
has two matt engines with cylinders Il inches
valves. There are also three other epgines for
pumping and lifting purposes. steam II g@ner-
nted IN live fue boilers. All the workmanship
on the eteauer has been carefully executed,
and the Frdncjd ELem viii bo II valuable addl-
ton d the south American fleet which Pusey,
Jones ~ Co have rent to those waters. Her
wheel IL about ~ feet IN diameter, with about 30
feet face She was built for both freight and
passenger purposes, having accommodations for
IRON 2J TO 80 persons. aud all her appointments
are well arranged and thorough.
The route South will be through the canals as
far as possible. the desire being to avoid the
capes. Several Wmingtoniaus, friends of Capt.
Smith, will go as Tar with him as Norfolk, when
thev will return.
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Fatal Accident at clayton,
RoLAyD b. DAY RUS OVER AND KILLED bY 7
UAHs

RoLAyD b. DAY Hus OVER AND KILLED Y THE
CAlis
Roland Il. Day, residing at 4O5 Lombard
street, this city, was run over by u passenger
car at Clayton, this morning, and sustained III
jnries which have since terminated fatally lie
left Wilmington on the Delaware r. r. train
South at . % OH business for the Rallroad CON-
paily. ,,,-,-.. L..
AS tho train withdrew from the Clayton depot
MIR. Day was riding IN the roar car, winch IL al
ways cnt oil at that place. He had evidently
forgotten this facp. but it suddeny flashing upon
his mind he rushed out upon the front plat
form after tho car had been uncoupled
and undertook to jump upon the rear platform
of the next car winch WAS eoemlngly only II tow
feet away The distance, however. was greater
than he imagined, and instead of landing on the
platform ho fell to the ground between the Two
cars. The following Car was, of course, almost
immediately upon HIM, and before its heaiway
con Il DO checked, or lie get out OF It's way Tue
wheels of the forward truck had passed over
linn, mangling his right leg, dl-locatlng one
hp and INJECTING injuries to his back,
Wold WAS at once dispatched to this city' anu
DIR. Ksne was sent down to Clayton on special
train which lett this depot at 12 Is. When the
DIR. reached Clayton MIR. Day was IN dying con
dtlon, which fact he telep raphed back to the
Delaware r. K. Office. The body will be brought
mn IN tho SPECIAL tram in advance of the regular
afternoon passenger train, this AFTERNOON.