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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-12-25
PRESIDENT GRANTS VIEWS.
The President Believes There will be NO
COllision-His Intentions After the 4sh
of March-The Use of Troops in the
South, Etc,

WASHINGTON, Dec. "a, President Grant in
the course of a conversation with a representa-
tive of the Associated Press today, said in re-
ply to questions that be had no knowledge of
democratic conspiracy South or West as had
been reported. He had information merely of
organized rifle companies outside of the state
militia, but he was not afraid of armed collis-
ion in connection with the Presidency, no mat
ter what might be the fears of others. 1t seems
to him that the people desired only fair count
in the Southern contested states in order to be
satisfied of the results The reports of the sew.
eral committees now there would shed light on
the true condition of affairs. 1t was certainly
desirable to establish the actual fact of the
election OF either Hayes or Tilden, for neither
could feel satisfied if any doubt remained of
his election, because in such a case his position
as President would not command the requisite
general support. The President remarked that
no one could suppose that he had any connec-
ton with, or relation to, the declaration as to
who was elected. That was not matter for
him to determine.
He was anxious for the coming of the 4th of
March when he would gladly give way to his
successor and be freed from the official cares
and before re-establishing himself at his home
in Galena, ILL.,, where he owns house, he pur-
posed making voyage to the West Indies,
visiting Havana and other points of interest.
He had deferred his voyage to Europe till June
for the reason that his youngest son will not
graduate before that time, and he is DESTROYS of
taking his son with him. The President said
mat during his two terms OF Office his health
had been very good and was cow excellent.
recurring to the recent election, he remarked
ne should promptly recognize whoever should
be declared his successor. With this his DO
litical feelings would have nothing to do. 1t
would be recollected that several years ago
during the gubernatorial contest in the state of
Arkansas, and when both parties representing
their respective cases at Washington, be rec
ognIzed the Democrats in preference to the
Republicans, because by legal representation
the former we're entitled TO the position. While
1T was true that the Presidential term COM
it did not necessarily follow that
the President elect should defer TAX
ing the oath of office until that time.
He might take it Immediately after the de-
claraton of his election but of course could not
enter upon the performance of his duties as
President until after 4th of March, the day of
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MINOR TELEGRAMs.

a Enos .. Shattuck, aged o. was killed yester.
day In Providence, by fumes from gas stove.
John Kelly will retire from the leadership of
Tammany Hall early in January.
Victor Rehm and Conrad Smith were killed
by collision with locomotive while sleighinp
at Greek Towags, Friday afternoon.
The tannery at Newark Valley, N. Y, was
burned Saturday, and Thomas Hines. NIGHT
watchman, persisted in the flames.
Short & Co.'S hardware store at Woodstock.
Ontario, was completely Quilted by fire Satnr.
day. Loss $4,000
The Anchor Touring mill at Lima, Ohio. own
ed by East & Lewis was burned Saturday morn
ing. Loss $4,000.
The Temple, a public hall built in Ports
mouth N. H., in 1900, was burned last night.
Loss $40, 200; insurance $4,000, The owners
were John w. Stevens and Marsh estate.
Charles 81. Hormance was shot and killed in
the street of Hudson, N. Y, Saturday evening
by desperate named John w. Kierre. Kierre
was arrested.
John Grady and Albert Sloap, who were
scalded by boiler explosion at Harris wooden
mill at Cstsklll, N. Y, last Thursday, died Sat-
urday morning.
The Rutland Marble Co. have bought of
Messrs. Clement & Sons s. Page their entire
marble quarry, consisting of two mills at Gen.
ere Rutlard d, marble quarry, their stock, &C.,
for the sum of S431 $50. This is the largest
sale OF marble property ever made in Vermont
The Congressional committee investigating
election frauds, now in session at New York,
mad an exciting session Saturday. A resolp-
ton was adopted for an adjournment to Tues
Gay, and that the investigation close ON We'd
nesday. The Republicans protested and charg-
ed that they had not had sufficient time to
make proper investigation.
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MARINE NEWS.
Bath Vessel Ashore.

natn vcHBeL ashore.
KEY WEST, Fla, Dec 24-The ship Pleiades
of Bath, with a cargo of 1000 bales Of cotton,
bound from New Orleans for Havre, Capt
Chase. went ashore on the Quicksands syester-
day morning. She was relieved by wreckers-
5000 salvage was declared. She was uninjur-
ed and will proceed Immediately.
Wrecks ON the Lakes.
DETROIT, Dec. 23-Capt j. w. Hall has
prepared the marine statistics of 1876. which
places the number of lake disasters at 639; the
value of property lost, 81 ,173 260; losses of tim
Der RATS on lakes are estimated at about 101,-
600; the greatest loss during any month was in
September, when the losses amou 0ted to 1916
1873. The number of disasters this year were
ALT less than in 1876 The total humber of
deaths either on board ship or on shore among
seamen were 156. of which SO were masters of
vessels; IA lost by foundered vessels and 81
were drowned. The new tonnage amounts to
8,461 tons, falling off from 1875 of al 517 tors.
The lost tonnage amounts to 1890 tons, an ex-
cess over the new tonnage of of !, 539 TONS FL
nancially the season OF 1876 has been the worst
on record.
shipwrecks ON the Coast of Great Brit
ain-Large Loss of Life.
LONDON, Dec M.-Sad accounts of disaster
to the shipping during the recent storm con-
tinue to come in. Many additional wrecks are
reported on the Scotch coast and in several
cases all hands were lost. A German bark was
lost off Lossie Mouth with IA lives The brig
Sophie of Holemstrand and bark Palmalta
were wrecked off Peter Head and all on board
were drowned. Two unknown vessels were
lost with all hands at the mouth of the Tay, 1t
is believed there have been several wrecks of
which no news will ever be obtained.
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FOREIGN.
TURKE
Sketch of the New Constitution,


CoNsTANTINoPLE, Dec. 23-The Turkish
constitution was solemnly proclaimed today.
1t consists in substance of the following pro-
visions: The empire is indivisible, the Sultan
IS caliph OF Mussulmans and sovereign of all
Ottomans. His prerogatlves are those of the
constitutional sovereigns of the West. The
subjects of the empire are called Ottomans,
their liberty is inviolable, Isamism is the relie-
ion of the state, but it shall not have any other
distinctive or theocratic character. Religious
privileges of communities and free exercise of
public worship by all creeds are guaranteed.
Liberty OF the press and freedom of education
are granted. Primary education is compulsory
The right OF association and the right of petit
ton to the Chambers are accorded. All indi-
viduals are equal in the eyes of the law. ali are
eligible TO public offices, irrespective of rel.g.
ion. Taxes are to be equally distributed. Spe-
cial laws are Indispensable to authorize their
collection The rights of property are guar
anteed,. the domice is inviolable. The func
lions OF tribunals are defined. No one may be
deprived of his natural judges Legal proceed
ings are to be public. Rights of defence are
recognized. All judgments are to be publish
ed. The ministry has no right to interfere in
judicial matters. Confscation, statute labor
torture and inguIstion are prohibited. Minis
impeached by the Chambers will be judged by
the high court, consisting Of the chief judicial
and administrative functionares. No public
official can be dismissed without legitimate
StounuS. IHelr responsibility Is maintained
and they cannot be released from 1T by the fact
of having received orders from their superior if
contrary to the law. Two chambers will be
instituted Chamber of Deputies and SEN
ate. They will receive messages from the Sui
tan and have the privilege of voting and ex-
pressing their opinions. The system of imper-
alive mandate is prohibited. The initiative of
framing laws belongs to the Ministers and the
Chamber of Deputies. Laws submitted by the
Chamber of Deputies and revised by the Senate
require the imperial sanction. The Senate can
not reject laws contrary to the constitution
Judges and functionares are lrremovable A
Court of Accounts, which is irIemovable ex-
cept by vote of the Chamber of Deputies,
will annually present to the Chamber COM
plete financial account. Provincial admins
tration will be on the broacest base of deem
trslization. General and municipal councils
are to be formed by election. Finally, the con-
stitution is only to be modified by the votes of
both chambers and the sanction of the Sultan.
Mu ssuImans Want to Fight.
LONDON, Dec. M.-Telegrams from Constan-
tinople report that Mdhat Pasha daily receives
addresses from Mussulmans Offering to sacri-
flee life and fortunes for the integrity of the
empire. The new constitution ordains that the
deputies shall be elected by secret ballot and
Senators appointed for life by the Sultan.
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THE DISPUTED STATES.
SOUTH CAROLINA.
Reported Proportions Cor a Compro.
mise.

Reported Proportions Cor a Compro-
mise.
New YORK, Dec. GA Herald special
from Columbia says that at the Republican
caucus of the Mackey House and Senate it was
proposed to give Hampton the Governorship
to recognize the Democratic House and Wal.
lace as Speaker, and to give the Democrats the
Attorney General and Comptroller General,
providing that the Democrats would agree to
send Chamberlain to the United States Senate
recognize Lit. Gov. Gleaves, colored, as Pres
dent of the Senate anG give the Republicans
the offices of Secretary of State, Treasurer,
AdJutant General and Superintendent of Edu
cation. In addition to this proposition another
was submitted, giving Chamberlain the Gov
ernorship, recognizing the Democratic House
and Wallace as Speaker, TO send Hampton to
the nited States Senate and monopolize ma
Jo-lty OF the state executive offices for the Re-
publicans, but this was not seriously entertain
ed because the caucus felt satisfied that the
Democrats would not accede to anything
which did not give Hampton the Governor
ship.
1t was also submitted, in both cases, that an
equal division OF county officers should be
made between the two parties, in the event of
the proposed compromise being accepted.
The first proposition was fovorably discussed
but the caucus adjourned without action.
A committee of three Republicans and three
Democratic Senators was yesterday appointed,
lOT tu0 puIpUs6 VI luVGStSdtluR anu
reporting on the legality of the organization of
the Mackey House, but really it is thought to
effect, If it is possible, the first of the proposed
compromises given above. This committee is
to meet within ten days, and to continue its
sessions until its labors are completed. Whit
temore is chairman
The Banks will Homer HnmpiOn's
Checks.
Hampton has been notified by the banks that
his checks as Governor, will be honored by
them for any amount he may find necessary to
carry on the government.
The Compromise Movement Tnsircere.
The Times Columbia despatch says it is not
believed that the committee appointed to ex-
amino the authorities and precedents govern
ing the organization of Legislatures, with
view to arriving at some agreement as to the
valdityof the present Legislature, will come
to any agreement, and its app ointment is look
ed upon as joke. The entire ground touching
the legality OF the organization of the Legsla,
ture is covered by the special report of the AS.
sembly committee presented yesterday.
The Senate investigating Committee.
The Senate Investigating Committee have
examined 85 witnesses, aud have about 100
more to be examined.
A Probable Proclamation from Governor
Chamberlain.
1t is probable that Gov Chamberlain will is
sue proclamation within day or two, order
ing all persons claiming to maintain govern
ment, or to exercise any governmental au-
thority in opposition to the legitm ate govern
ment of the state, to desist and return to their
homes.
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Foreign Notes,

Midhat Pasha in conversation with the Mar
quis of Salisbury, said that the Turks had de-
cided to accept no terms giving exclusive ad-
ministration to Bulgaria, Bosnia or Herzego-
vina.
The sentences of sixty-one Communists have
been remitted or committed.
Servia has rendered complete satisfaction for
firing on the Austrian monitor.
The Red Cross Society of st. Petersburg an
nouce that the Gar having granted permission,
subscriptions will be received TO; the benefit of
the sanitary service of the mobii5ed army
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NEW YORK.
mr.. Hewitt, and the New York Pcs, q

Mr.. Hewitt and the New York Post Office.
NEW YORK, Dec. 23-Cox's congressional
committee this afternoon commenced the in.
vestgation into the alleged tampering with the
mail.
Abram S. Hewitt being sworn said: have
no knowledge that my letteIs were tempered
with in the New York post Office; did not SO
state on the floor of the House or elsewhere;
received an anonymous letter purporting to
2 have come from a clerk in the New York DOS
office stating the "little teakettle'' was at work
on my letters, and had better look out I
watched and found them tempered with. l
found the flaps of some wrinkled as if exposed
to steam and opened. I showed these letters to
various persons, who invariably said they had
been opened. One was Mr. Keene clerk in
the Everett House; another Col. Peterson. 1
showed one to Parke Goodwin. He said he
would see Col. James about the matter Post
master James was invited to ask witness any
questions he desired, but did not avail himself
Of the privilege.
MIR. Caftis' Remarks at the New Eng land
Dinner.
The exact words of George w. Curtis, which
created &wild enthusiasm at the New England
dinner last night, were as follows:
The voice of New England believe, going
to the capital Is this-that neither is the Repub-
llcan Senate to insist upon its exclusive parts.
an way, nor is the Democratic House to insist
upon its exclusive partisan way, but the Senate
and House representing the American people
ana the American people only, in the light of
the constitution and by the authority of the
law are to provide a way over which a
President, be he Republican or be he Demo-
crat, shall pass unchallenged to his chair
The Western Union Telegraph Co. to Re-
sist the Demand of the House.
The directors of the Western Union Tele-
graph Company have authorized President
orion to make all proper legal resistance to the
demand OF Congress or its committees for con-
tdential elegraphic papers.
The managers OF the company are dire cted
to destroy In future all messages as soon as it
can be done without interfering with the ac-
counts.
A Bold Robbery,
Five masked robbers, fully armed, overawed
ten persons and drove them before revolvers in
to one room in the residence of Mr.. Hitler at
RaveDswo0d, Long Island, last night. Mr..
Killers house is close to the water, and the
robbers when they had collected the stolen
goods carried them to a boat and rowed away
They did not even leave their victims necessary
clothing, and young Mr.. Hitler was compelled
to go out this morning without coat Even
boots and shoes were taken. The value of the
stolen articles is about $4,000. The robbers
offered no personal violence to anytmember of
the family except to threaten them with death
it any outcry was made. They were Sound
pirates. They removed every portable article,
including money, jewelry, clothing and orna-
ments, and what they could not carry away de-
stroyed. Mirrors and other valuable articles
were smashed to pieces. For one hour and
half from am. until 30 they remained in the
house and Quilted it from attic to cellar.
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WASHINGTON.
Gen. Buffers Opinion,

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23-Gen. B. f. Butler
says he has seen published what is given as an
authoritative statement of his views upon the
political situation 10 regard to the Presidency,
in which he is made to say substantially that
he has come to the conclusion that all is fraud
Republican party, and on the part of the Dem
ecratic party, and therefore proposes a new
election. He denies having expressed an opin-
ion of his own, simply saying that compro-
mise means the total abandonment of Hayes
by the Republicans and Tilden by the Demo-
Gratis, and that a new election is the only soIn.
tion in the way of compromise.
The Extradition Treaty.
Brent having been surrendered on the Dist.
and having sailed from Liverpool, the Depart
ment OF State has notified the British Minister
that the President is prepared to respond to and
make reqnisition for the surrender of fugitive
criminals under the treaty of 1912.
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BY TELEGRAPH.
MAINE
Fire in CheIsea.


GARDINER, Dec. 23-The house and ell own
ed owned and occupied by Barzillai Newell, in
Chelsea, was burned to the ground today. In
sured for $500 which will probably cover the
Oss Cause unknown.
Fire in West Lebanon
GREAT FALLS, N. H., Dec. 23-The dwell
ing house of Moses Brown, West Lebanon, Me-,
was burned last night. Insured for $500; loss
$500.
Horse and Sleigh Stolen.
BIDDRFoRD, Dec. pa nice turnout, COM
prisirg horse, cutter and robes belonging to
Libby & Aver, was stolen last night. The
horse had been left standing in Pool street.
Postal.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 24.-Post office changes
in Maine during the week were as follows:
Postmaster appointed Howard ii. Kitley at
DeRnysville.
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Chicago Cattle Market.

CHICAGO, December -Cattle-receipts of $50
head; shipments 1860 head; the market is fairly
active for good; medium to extra choice 05 a 20;
stockers at 8 05 q 80; Texas at 265 @27 IS, and
closing frmer, especially for shipping.
the market is in fair demand good prices except
for stockers, which are 10c lower: sales Of extra
heavy at Is; heavy rough to choice smooth at 62A
q TO-; light at 5 7O@575.
Sheep-recepts of 260 head; the market is dull and
ats
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-12-25
ARD COM NTERCsAL


LIVERPOOL, ENG. Br Steamship Prussian-
PAP bush corn, boxes corn, TAO bush wheat, 1868
do peas 707 600 lbs bacon, 800 do pork $4,000 do
tongues 100000 do lard. 400 do beef $4,000 do
beef 1920 do cheese, 1890, do meats 1864 do pot
ASH 1O2 bbls four 1900 lbs sausages, 10 packages OF
leather, II packages tobacco, do cigars, box dried
apples, piano, organs, 81 packages sundry mer-
chandise.
HALIFAX, MS. Steamer Bermuda 400 bbls flour,
100 do oatmeal 80 do beans, 10 do barley, 261 bags
feed 1880 lbs hops, 1850 do cordage, 700 pc meats
organs, packages paper, 10 sewing machines, 1880
gals refined oil, 1883 lbs poultry IA packages sun
Ory merchandise.
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FOREIGN PORTS.

Ar at Newcastle, NSW, Nov II, barque N Gibson,
Bradford, Melbourne
At Sydney, NSW, Nov II, barque Sargent, Leigh
ton, tor Callao aud United Kingdom; Shamrock,
Panno, from Sourabaya, ar Nov 2, for Valparaiso
At Foo-C Chow Nov |, barque Almatia, Blanchard,
from Annoy for Tentsin.
Sid I'm Annoy Nov 2, barque Chalmette,; Waite, for
Hong Kong
At Hong Kong Nov 10. barque Chalmette, Waite,
from Annoy, ar 9Th. to load for London.
At Manila Nov 4, ship Antelope, Cheney, for New
York; barque John Bunyan, Graves, do.
AT Calcutta Nov 10. ship Ell Captain, Lincoln, for
New York; Cora, Coombs, for Bombay; Saml Skol-
field, Sheffield. from Liverpool, just ar.
Ar at Messina prev to 22d inst, brig Caroline Eddy
Dodge, Bangor
Sid 18th, barque SYRIA, Corning, Philadelphia.
Sid I'm Gibraltar Nov g. brig Don Jacinto Kelley
Qrom TrapanD for Portland.
Ar at Havre Dec goth, ship Nunouam Dormio
Cousins New Orleans.
Ar at aavre 2lst, ship L Sturges, Linnekn, New
Orleans.
Sid I'm Dunkirk Dec 10, barque Regina Tolck, Ray,
st Thomas.
Ar at Liverpool 2lst. Zephyr, Sweetser, New Or.
leans.
Sid I'm Liverpool 2lst, barque Olive Thurlow, Cor
bett, United States.
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SAN DOMINGO.
Still Another Revelation.

HAVANA, Dec. "a -Advices from the city of
San Domingo to the 10th inst, announce anoth
er revolution in San Domingo. President Con
zales was called back TO power when President
Espoillat was deposed, again resigned his office
on the 9th inst, and embarked for Mayaquez,
Porto Rico. This event was the result of a
general rising of Baezist party in the streets of
San Domingo. Fighting followed and contin-
ued several days When President Gonzales
heard that the northern provinces had likewise
risen against him, he resigned to prevent furth-
er bloo5shed and retired to the United States
consulate, whence he took ship for Porto
Rico. Immediately after his resignation
provisional government was organized, and ex-
President Baez restored to the Presidency.
Commerce was completely parayzed by these
events and money was scarce.
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Gloucester Fish Market.

GLOUCESTER, Mass, Dec. %.
Gloucester Fish market and arrivals for the week
ending December %:
Only. seven fishing arrivals have been reported.
Three from La Have Banks bring in about 600 lbs
Goldfish and 5000 lbs Halibut; from Grand Banks,
aggregatng $4,000 lbs Halibut. The fish business for
the week has been rather quiet but prices have been
fully sustained, andas the stock is light, there will be
no decline in the market. w quote Hake ,at 800 ~
qtl Pollock at IS per qtl; Haddock aS 8 90 y qtl;
Cusk at so W qtl; Picked Cod so; Togmes and
Sounds at So 90 B Dbl; Halibut fins at 5O Halibut
heads at so. Smoked Halibut 81 ~ fb--none now
on the market. Prepared and Boneess Goldfish at 5
to 7ac ~ fb, as to quality. Fresh Halibut-prices
have not ranged as high as last week, owing to a
better supply. Last sales of Bank at 13D SC }Y ID
for White and Grey. No Georges in. Shore fish
have been in light receipts, owing to the unavorabe
weather, and prices have been well up. Shore Cod
sales at SIC " fb; Haddock SIC " fb Cusk and Hake
at 1tc % Id; Cod Tongues at 1Oc ~ fb.
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Pigeon Shooting.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 23.--Gn the pigeon
Capt Bogardus and Crittenton Robinson. the
champion of California, the former won after
close contest by score of "a to 81. The con-
ditions were go single birds each and 40 double
California rnles. The winner was challenged
to repeat the match for $1,000.
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MEMORAN

Barque M Haven, Ulrick, from Bonaire tor Port
land SO days out put into New York 2st and reports
heavy NV gales the entire passage.
Brig Lizzie Wyman, Fossett, at New York from
Cientuegos. reports I'd inst. took gale from NV
lasting days. lost and split sails, carried away cut
water, bobstay, &c. Crew badly frostbitten.
Sch Mary Ward, Of Calais, before reported aban-
doned. passed 18th inst lat SO 81 Ion SO 49, with
both masts broken off by the deck, bowspr and head
gear gone, and bows under water.
Sch j traitor, Hoyt. from Wiscasstt tor Phila-
part of deckload mainboom and foregaff, mainsail
torn and other damage. Probably go to New Bed
ford for repairs.
Sch Ann Murche, of Calais, before reported aban-
doned at sea- has drfted ashore at Bon Portage Isl
and full of water.
Barquue Arizona. from Liverpool for Baltimore,
put into Hampton Roads 21st, eaky.
Sch Charlotte Augusta, OF Eastport. lost both an
chors at Musquasb, NIB, 18th inst.
Sch E L Gregory. OF Rockland, went ashore near
Tenants Harbor goth, and is reported in bad posi-
tioO