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NEW YORK.

MIR. BOwen's Libel Suit.
NEW YORK, Dec. o. The Bowen libel suit
against the:Brooklyn Eagle was resumed to.
The argument was continued by Mr.. Beach
as to the admission of certain articles pub
llshed by MIR Bowen in The D---tiy- I.avpo.
dent, and the papers were submitted by the
court.
Mr.. Mclean, managing editor of the Eagle,
deposed to the publication of the Captain Kidd
article in the Spirit of the Times, and said he
had read portion of the article in the Sun and
Eagle. He had taken an attitude of friendship
to Beecher, and Bowen was looked upon as the
father of the scandal.
Me- Anson, dry goods merchant in New
York, testified that Bowen's reputation was
bad. Witness beard it discussed prior to 1874.
Witness believed Beecher to be guilty, and had
never charged Bowen with being the author of
the scandal.
Alexander Studwell, leather merchant ia
New York, and member of Plymouth church,
testified that Bowen bad hard reputation for
twenty years prior to 1874.
Jacob B. Murray of New York, grocery
merchant, testified to the same effect. On
cross-examination he said he had acted as
usher in Plymouth church for fifteen years had
never received any compensation for his servi-
ces; had attended the Beecher trial throughout
and believed in Beecher's innocence; thought
Mr.. Bowen at the bottom of the Beecher diff
Guilty.
The Brooklyn Ring Suits.
A paper was served today in the second ring
suit in Brooklyn, being by the attorney general
against VIM. A. Fowler, Edward j. Fowler,
Archibald M. Bliss and Abner G. Keeney,
Brooklyn commissioners of water and sewer
age. Judgment is demanded in the SUM of
$190,312.
A Fraudulent Recti6er.
VIM. A. Bonny, Secretary of the New York
Rectifying Co. at No. II Cedar street, was this
afternoon held by U. S. Commissioner Osborne
to await action of the grand jury for having
failed to make proper entries of manufactured
distilled spirits.
Decision Against the Government.
In the case of the government against the
Mechanics National Bank for the recovery of
$500, which has been on trial in the U. S.
District Court for the past few days, the jury
this afternoon, by direction of Judge Blatch-
ford, rendered verdict for defendants on the
ground that the plaintiffs had established no
right Of action. District Attorney excepted
to the verdict.
Mrs. MOulton's Determination.
A reporter learned from an authoritative
source that Mrs. Emma G. Moulton had finally
decided to call an e1 pnrte council in her case
unless Plymouth Church consents to the hold
ing of mutual council based upon the ques.
tions proposed by Mrs. Moulton in her last let.
ter, as we'll as those set forth by the church.
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masts of one of these self-same and much-abus-
ed blubber hunters"

masts of one of these self-same and much-abus-
ed blubber hunters"
A minute of the council of the Dominion
government of British Columbia, proposing
new terms of union, is published. 1t proposes
that the British Columbians should relieve the
of obligation to build the Canadian Pacific
Railway, accepting in lieu thereof and as COM
pensation for any delays that may take place in
the construction of the Pacific Railway cash
bonus of $3.50, 200, to be applied toward local
railway or to other public works in Canada;
also surrenderng any claims to lands which
NAV have been reserved in Vancouver's Island
for railway purposes. If this proposal is &C.
cepted the government will be prepared to sub.
NIT to Parliament at its forthcoming session
the measures necessary to give it effect.
The Chicago communists have expelled their
leader, one Carl Kings. He was not violent
enough for them, and be moreover violated the
principles of the organization by trying to ac-
cumulate property by the sale of lager at two
glasses for five cents Mr.. Kings was not sue.
cessful in his mercantile venture, and. being
unable to pay his rent, was turned out by the
landlord, which produced conservative effect
election. The suffrage is one of the things the
communists especially despise, it being in their
opinion an instrument of tyranny. The only
member of the organization who was tax
payer has also been expelled for the offence of
voting The Chicago Tribune apprehends that
having got rid of two leaders who had some
sense the communists are likely to get into
ftouhlp
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FOREFATHERS' DAY,

The Dinner of the New England Society.
NEW YORK, Dec 22.-The 10th annual din
ner Of the New England Society of this city
took place at Delimoncos tonight. At seven
o'clock the 300 members of the society stood
until President Bailey entered with President
Grant, followed by Vice President Appleton OF
the New England Society, Gen. Sherman, Gen.
Hawley, Gov. Morgan, Gen. Bartlett and the
Japanese Minister and other guests to the num-
Der of 80. After short invocation by Rev. D.
Ludlow of this city, the vivands were discuss
ed.
The seat at the guests table occupied last
year by. Henry Ward Beecher, was tonight oc'
cupied bv the Japanese minister Kanori. Cy-
rus w. Field and President White OF Cornell
University. Stewart L Woodford, Collector
dent elect of the society, occupied seats with
the guests. After full discussion OF an eie.
CANT dinner, President Bailey made brief
speech and read the first toast:
1. The Day We Celebrate.
Hon. Jas. H. Choate responded.
2. The President of the United States.
President Bailey said: "The President re-
| spends to this toast in his usual way with gof
| den silence"
8. The State of New York.
Responded to by President Bailey, Gov. Til
den not being present.
| IA. The City of New York.
| for the honor. President Bailey read the con-
graduation of the Old Colony Club at Ply
mouth, Mass, in 1779
5. Our Guests.
| Responded to by Gen. Horace Porter, who
| told story of the war, much to the delight of
| Gems Grant and Sherman. He concluded
with several other illustrations bearing upon
| the occasion and keeping the society in
| tumultOus roar.
President Bailey read despatch from the
| Mikado of Japan to his minister to the United
| States to be sure and be present at the New
England dinner. He then introduced the Jap
| anese minister, Kanori rose and was received
| by all standing, including Gen. Grant, cheer
| ing. In few well chosen remarks he thanked
| them for the honor shown him.
G. The Army and Navy.
Gen. Sherman responded.
President Bailey here read letter from Col
| Simmons of Charleston, 8. c.. closing with the
| following toast: New England and South Car.
DINA alike in the sincerity of their convictions,
| their steadfast maintenance of principles, may
they henceforth one in peace and fraternity"
Z. Our Schools.
| Responded to by Prof. Hitchcock.
! 8. The Reconstructed Republic.
| Responded to by Gen. W. F. Bartlett.
g. Our Sister Societies.
Responded to By the presidents of these Or
| CARNATIONS
| 10. The Press.
Responded TO by Gen, Joseph R. Hawley.
| IL. Woman.
Chauncy M. Debew responded to the toast to
| Warren.
Hon. Gen. Washington Warren, president of
the Bunker Hill Monument Society of Charles
town, responded to volunteer sentiment to
| Bunker Hill.
The new president, Col. Borden, was then
installed, delivering short address. Shortly
| after the banquet was concluded.
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BY TELEGRAPH,
MATTERS IN MAINE
A NEW RAILROAD.
Opening of the Somerset RailrO ad
to North Arson.
Especial to the Press

north ANsoN, Dec. 22-The Somerset rail-
road was formally opened to public travel to-
day. Excursions ran from this place to West
Wateryille and returned carrying large crowd
at both trips. The first train at half-past nine
q, M, consisted of eight passenger cars we'll
loaded with people from this village and the
towns west of here, justly and greatly elated
at the completion of the road to this place.
The trip to West Watervills was well enjoyed
by all, everybody being in the best of spirits.
The North Arson Cornet Band was with the
party, and made things jingle on the way at
every stop.
The return was made in good time, carrying
a large number from down the river up to see
where the end might be. large and jolly
party from Augusta took the line of the pro-
posed railroad from West Waveryille and Au-
gusta, substituting six horses (not forgetting
the engine bell, however, for the train which
must soon be the connecting link between the
Somerset and tide waters of the Kennebec.
Among this party were E. f. Pillsbury of the
Standard, Howard Owen of the Journal, Board
man of the Farmer "Toby Candor," cores
pondent of the Boston Journal, and other dis
tinguished gentlemen.
The completion of this road to North Arson
opens one of the best agricultural districts of
Maine and cannot fail to add much to the
prosperity of western and northern Somerset.
The Somerset railroad is an enterprise which
has long been contemplated. As early as
1859 the Legislature passed an act Incorporate
ing the company, but Gov. Lot M. Morrill, We
toed it on the ground that it was an infringe
ment upon the charter previously granted the
Kennebec & Somerset Railroad Company. The
Legislature of 1868 granted charter, and a
survey was Immediately made and the road To-
Gated by Col. Wildes, who was then chief en-
gineer. The work of grading was begun dur
ing the next fall, the funds being principally
raised by the loans of Norridgew ock and An
son. 1t was up hill work and many times it
was thought by outsiders that the enterprise
must be abandoned. But pluck and energy
conquered, and the road was opened to Nor
ridgewock more than a year ago, and now it is
completed to North Anson, which is bound to
become one of the most thriving villages in the
state. D,
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MINOR TELEGRAMs.

The committee on the affairs of the Provi-
dence Tool Company adjourned yeterday till
to-day.
The steamer Faraday sailed from London
yesterday to repair the Direct Gable.
/ The case of Chas. L. Lawrence of New York,
indicted for completely in the silk smuggling
frauds, will go over for the term, to allow his
counsel to examine papers and summon wit
nesses.
1t is reported from Dakotah that the Sioux
are about TO make raid on the white set
tiers.
The Cubans in New York are rejoicing over
the resignation of Valmaseda as Captain Gen.
eral.
A sheriff's jury has decided that Fox, the ac-
tor, is hopelessly insane.
The late residence of Edwin Forrest in Phil
adelphia has been sold for club house for
$4,000.
The reduced freight rates on the Erie road
went into effect yesterday.
The granger cases will be further argued
before the Supreme Court on the 18th of Janu-
ary.
Reports from San Diego says all is quiet
along the line.
Owing to the severe structures of the Victoria
press on the loss of the steamship Pacific
Messrs. Goodall, Nelson & Perkins announce
their intention of Withdrawing their ship from
that line.
The Secretary of the Treasury has made an
assessment of $125,000 against Charles Jost,
Grove Adams, Jerome Hayes and Chas Wer.
ner of San Francisco for unpaid duties on spir-
its made in 1868 and 1869.
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More Riotinx in the Coal Region.

of the Reading Railroad Co. are guarding the
tracks and trains in the vicinity of Mt. Carmel
today, being called there suddenly to prote ct
the company's property in consequence of a
gang of desperadoes, who boarded a passenger
brakeman, hitting the latter in the leg,
They then commenced beating the conductor,
when several passengers came to his rescue
and succee ded in driving them from the car.
The excitement is intense and although great
efforts were made no arrests are yet effected.
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DU-CH1DOH 10 " ~ KIT
For New ENGLAND.
Illicit Distillers.

PITTsBURG, Pa, Dec. 22-Tbe firm of Hoff
man & Co., distillers at Burtler, in Butler
county, Pennsylvania, were arrested and
brought to this city today. charged with illicit
distilling. Alexander Harvey and David King
are also under arrest, the former being charged
with fraud in connection with the dstlery
and the latter with fraudulently issuing pur-
chasing bonds
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Yaie CHALLENGES Harvard,

NEW YORK, Dec. 22.-The following chal-
lenge was sent yesterday to the secretary of the
Harvard university boat club:
The Yale university boat club challenges the
Harvard university boat club to row an eight
cared, four mile, straight-away race with cox
SWANS, at such time and place and on such
conditions as shall hereafter mutually be agreed
upon. r. S. Cook,
Captain of the Yale University Boat Club
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Grimes aud Casualties.

Benjamin F. Wing. young man residing in
Lowell, shot himself fatally Tuesday night.
Dependency from inability to obtain work
was the cause.
works in Providence, yesterday, caused loss
of $1,000.
Two young men were drowned in pond
in Newark, Tuesday, by the breaking of the
ice.
The fast train which left New York Tuesday
morning and Albany at g. 10 p. M, was thrown
from the track at Canastota iu consequence of
a misplaced switch. The engine was turned
upside down, but the engineer and the fireman
escaped and nobody was hurt
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Dry Goods Market,

NEW YORK, December 21.-The Bulletins weekly
review OF the New York dry goods market saws:
1obbng trade continued dull. Cotton goods were in
moderate demand and prices ruled steady except on
bleached shirtings, which were regular and lower
ton iannels and corset jeans were frm Cotton AIDES
moved slow new style plaid prints in fair request,
shawls and skirts remained dull and low and medi
um grade fancy cassimeres were in moderate request
WoTsted coatings ruled quiet Kentucky Jeans and
satinets we've in limited request. Foreign goods con-
tnued quiet except holiday handkerchief ETC. which
were in moderate demand. "A-'--
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F OR E IG N
BURNING OF A TRAINING
SHIP.
Twenty Boys Lose Their Lives.

LONDON, Dec. 22.-The training ship Goliath
at Grayesend was burned this morning. No
Midnight.-The report of no loss of life by
the burning of the training ship is con tradict-
ed. There is reason to believe that twenty
boys persisted
The Eruption of Vesuvius.
ROME, Dec. 22.-Despatches from Naples re-
port that the agitation in Mt. Vesuvius is in
creasing and an extensive eruption is expected.
Foreign Notes.
Chen Ian Pin and Yung Hung have been
appointed Chinese ministers to the United
States.
In the Quebec legislature Tuesday night Mr.
McDougall objected to the appropriation of
$4,000 for immigration on the ground that
there are more mechanics in Canada now than
there is work for. Mr.. Crooks stated that the
policy of the government would be to encour-
age the immigration of agricultural laborers
and servants only, and the appropriation was
passed.
Gen. Echogne has been appointed to COM
mand the Spanish army of the left.
A number of the highest military officials of
Cuba have requested ex-Capt Gen. Valmazeda
to sign an order allowing them to leave the
island and return to Spain with him, but he re-
fused.
The London Standards telegram from Paris
announces that Prince Pierre Bonaparte has
issued an address as can didate for the chamber
of deputies for Corsica.
Lord Advocate Edward Strathern Gordon
Conservative IS re. elected to parliament by
the universities of Glasgow and Aberdeen.
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MARINE NEWS,

Sinking Of Bath Schooner.
PROVIDENCE, Dec 22.-Schooner Seguin of
Bath, Maine, from Richmond, Va, for Boston
with coal, sprung aleak and was run into shoal
water, and sunk about one mile west of Mystic
light. The rail was just under water
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more with headings at 2ac per pair. Brig Richmond
hence to Cape De Verde Island for the round sum of
$4,000. Sch. Loretta Fish from Boothbay to Savan-
nah with phosphate, Csc per Dbl. Sch. Oliver Dyer
hence to Porto Rico with sugar hogsheads for $50.
Sch. Chas. F. Hayes from Bath to Guadalupe with
sugar hogshead shocks and heads, 3Oc. Sch Maggie
Ellen, Sagua and back to North Hatteras en- D. t.
Sch. Cumberland hence to HAVANA with box shocks,
Ice. Sch. A. R. Weeks, hence to north side Cuba
with box Shocks 16c. Sch. Welaka hence to Mobile
with ice en- D. t. Sch. Bowdoin, hence to Philadel.
phia with general cargo.
Daily Domestic Receipts.
BY water conveyance-1O00 bush cornmeal to G W
True g. Co.
Foreign Exports.
HAVANA. Brig San Carlos-25O0 shocks and
hhds, 1850 box shocks, IS bales hay bbls be ans.
9675 hoops SOL herring boxes.
Bark N. M. Haven-S735 box shocks.
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NEW HAMPSHI RE.
desperate Assault,

MANCHESTER Dec. 22-Tbono
me New York rough, who shot officer DSShs SETH
tne mead o. the night of Dec. III made de anl
c eS toaetber Meen and Deerng occuo 5S
V With 'aS eeca If Desrng had prepared Gnss
6edstead, with which he Intended to XIII irp r his
Berry, the turnkey. Mel!en was irving G 70 a.
form Berry of the danger, when Deefings 10 IN
him across the forehead and face with the ron
long. The Jail authorities were cornnoi 1hcnes
choke aud club Deering before he wonId u "
lease his hold on Mellen's throat. He waS g ie
ally ironed and placed in dungeon. He in IN.
tended to escape from jail i; possible. ~
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Earihquake,

RICHMOND, Va, Dec. 22-A shock, supposed
10 De an earthquake, occurred at 1140 p. M,
ana lasted about ten seconds, and was felt all
oyer the city. The shock was quite severe,
sn naig buildings and causing many people to
iusn INTO the street tr ascertain the cause
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WASHINGTON.
The Uniou Pacific Ra;Iroud

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22.-Secretary Bristow
has not yet even read the opinion of the Su-
preme Court favorable to the Union Pacific
Railroad Co., and therefore has not taken &C.
ton upon the subject. The report that he has
ordered the sum adjudged due to be paid to
that company is erroneous.
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DIED.

In this city, Dec. %. Mrs. Harriet H.. widow of the
late Capt Dan'l g. Hubbs, aged rs years.
Funeral services Friday afternoon, at 2 O'Clock.
at No. "a Spruce street. Burial at convenience OF
the family.
In this city Dec. %, Mrs. Sarah Bonney, aged IS
years months.
Prayers on Thursday forenoon at 10 O'Clock,
In Biddeford, Dec 20, Mr.. Geo. H. Gilpatrick, aged
30 years.
aged rs years,
In Cienfuegos, Cuba Nov. 20, Alden T. Stubs of
Yarmouth, aged 20 years,-ot yellow fever.
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The Wool Market.

BOSTON, Sept. 22-IReporced for the Press.EThe
following is list of prices quoted this afternoon:
Domestic-Ohio and Pennsylvania pick-lock 20 a
Ole; do choice Xxx 47@48c; do fine X 46 "a 47c; me.
dunn 48 q Soc; coarse AZ q 45c; Michigan extra and
Xxx 43 q 45c; fine AZ q 44c; medium As a 48c; com
mon 40 q 42c; other Western fine and < AZ a 44c;
medium 40 q 48c, common 40 a 41c; pulled extra
IS SOC; superfine So q 81; No 1, 20 q soc; comb
ing fleece 30 q Csc; California IL a Sc; Texas q
g 400; Canada 50 g SOC; do combing : q 65; Smyr-
Ayres % g 35c; Cape Good Hope SO a SIC; Austral-
ian 40 q 50c; Donskoi 80 q 35c; Mestiza pulled =
q c.
There is no change since our last. Manufacturers
commune purchase as wanted and holders are so con-
hdent that prices will be sustained are not disposed
10 make any concessions or urge sales. Some of the
most desirable lots of ne feeces not offered and
the stock Of all kinds the market is believed to be
small for the season. There is very little foreign
WOOL on the market, and nothing Of any consequence
has been done.
In New York the past few days the market has
witnessed an improved demand tor domestic mate
RAJ owing to the low point to which manufacturers
nad permitted supplies to run, and the Comparatively
prices running. Foreign Woods have renamed quiet
out prices exhibit no change of Importance
In Ph1ladeIphia dizziness has been the prevailing
feature in this branch of business but this Is
~ the case towards the close of the year. Just pre-
Tous to the taking of stock and balancing accounts
Inc supply OF most descriptions being light there is
no disposition to force Sales and holders are firm at
current prices. The supply of manufactured goods
contlnues Tar ahead of the demand, though mauy
mills are idle or running on half time.
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Boston stock Market,
[Sales at the Brokers' Board, Dec. % ]
New York Stock and Money Market.

NEW YORK December 22-Evening.-Money active
and closed at per cent. currency after loaning at
per cent. gold and to 32. The present dearness of
manipulated for high rates. Foreign Exchange was
steady, for bankers long sterling 1851 q 1885, but
lower for sight at 489 a 1891
Gold opened at 1131 and closed at 113s. all the
transactions of the day were at these figures. The
rates paid for carrying were 81 l. and per cent.
Gold Exchange Bank were 500 017 900. The Gus
toms receipts were $165,000. The Assistant Treas
paid out to-day $4,000 in interest and 900 in
redemption of bonds. Governments fraction lower
and dull. State bonds dull.
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MARRIED.

In New Gloucester, Dec. Is, A. L. Richards of
FIeeport and Miss Nellie S. Fogg OF New Gloucester.
In Auburn, Dec. 16, Edward D. Varney and Miss
Rachel NJ. Curtis, both of Bowdoinham.
In Waterford, Dec. II, Thos M. Kimball and Miss
Josephine M. Kimball.
In Biddeford. Dec. IS. Mark Gordon, Jr., and Miss
Lydia A. Proctor.
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METEOROLOGICAL.

PROBABILITIES FOR THE NEXT TWENTY FOUR
HOURS.
WAR DEPT OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL)
OFFICER, Washington, d. c.,
December %, Il A. NJ
For New England.
and Middle states increasing south and west
winds, warmer, partly cloudy weather, with
rain in the northern sections and generally low
er pressure.
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Number of cars over different roads-Boston and
Prices Of Market Cattle, live weightA few choice
So 87A q 90; Extra quality Sc rs a 624; first quail
ty at $575 q 12f; second quality at 81 rs q 80;
third quality SO 25 q 9 so.
800, $3.50, s175 q s24O. Mich Cows and Calves
from 1915 q $63; extra $65 q $95; Farrow Cows $50
q $ ao; Yearlings $io 9 $22; two years old SIS q
$32; three years old $2S q $46.
Western Fat Swine. live q SIC ~ fb; dressed 81
q 10c P fb
Prices Of Sheep and Lambs-In lots So 90, 1928.
~ 90 SO 90 g So 30 each extra So 80 q 5O from
oS Brighton IS aidss-7i q cents p b. leighton Tai
Country Hides 81 q TIC y fb; Country Tallow "a
&c " IT,; Pets at 81 "a 81 80 each; Cali Skins u q
Beef extra and first quality includes nothing but
the BEST large, fat Oxen. Second and third quality
includes Oxen, and two and three year old Steers.
Sheep-Extra includes Cossets, and when those Of
inferior quality are thrown out.
Cattle-The supply was quite light, but for all that
the market was as dull as have noticed for many
week; the weigher found it lonesome business
waiting for different lots to be weighed little
spirit OF trade short time in the afternoon of Tues
day II dealer during the fore part of the market
sold bunch of Cattle he was considered smart he
got cost: The general talk was that dealers have
been losing money the past three weeks, which we
selling We quote best lots 81 a &c, but the cent
Cattle are few and far between this week the excep-
tions): Only few. Jokes of Working Oxen at mark
ct, selling at price noticed last week. We quote
Western Sheep something like &c easier, with sup
ply of $500 head.