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The Portland daily press., 1876-12-11
BY TELEGRAPH.
MAINE.

Death of Hon. j. HI. Nye-snow Storm.
Especial to Press.l
FAIRFIELD, Dec. 9, 1876.
In the death of our representative-elect j.
III. Nye, Esq, which occurred to-day at the age
of 50, our village loses one of its most success
full business men, and the Republican party an
earnest supporter of its principles. Mr.. Nye
has always resided in our village, and until
within the past few years has been in active
business. For many years he was engaged in
the -four and grocery business with D. Bunker,
Esq, and after that was connected with the
firm of Nye, Fogg & Co. in the lumber trade.
In the political canvass this year he manifested
a deep interest and labored zeaously to secure
the success of the ticket. Being nominated by
an almost unanimous vote, he was elected by
very large majority, the vote fer Representa-
tive being changed since last year over three
hundred in the district Mr.. Nye leaves wife
and one child to mourn his loss, besides large
circle of relatives and friends.
A heavy snow storm has been raging since
noon. Several inches have fallen already, and
it is showing hard now, with the wind blowing
hard, making it most uncomfortable night.
SETH.
Tie 81. George Shooting Accident.
Especial to the Press.l
R0cKLAND, Dec. 1O.-The corouer's inquest
yesterday in the shooting affair at st. George
unanimously rendered verdict that William
j. Spargo came to his death by the accidental
discharge of gun in the hands of William
Pierson.
Burglary.
The store of Cobb, Wight & Norton of this
city was entered Friday night by burglars, and
an unsuccessful attempt made upon the safe.
ITO the Associated Press.l
Celebrating Hayes Election.
BANGOR, Dec. 10.-The Republicans of Ban
gor and Brewer fred salute of 100 guns
Saturday ia honor of the election of Hayes and
Wheeler, which they regard as assured
The Portland daily press., 1876-12-11
Perfect Quietin South
Carolina.
PROCEEDINGS AGAINST THE
FLORIDA CiNViSSBRS.
SOUTH CAROLINA.

Gen. Ruger's Reply to the Democrats.
COLUMBIA, Dec 9-The following has been
received by the committee of the Democratic
House:>
COLUMBIA, S. c., Dec. s.
Gentlemen of the Comm ittee:
L have the honor to say in reply to your III
quiry, based upon the resolution of which you
handed me copy yesterday, that the United
States troops in the State House were placed
there by my order, for the purpose of execut-
ing such orders az might be given. and In this
connection would say, with reference to in
quiries numbered six and seven, that if your
body should appear at the State House for the
purpose of entering the hall of the House of
Representatives and should be refused admis-
sien by those having charge of the doors, and
such persons should apply to the Officers in
command of the troops at the State House for
assistance necessary to prevent your entering,
the present orders to the officers swould require
them to render such assistance.
L am gentlemen,
Your obedient servant,
THOMAS 81, RUGRR.
Col. and Bvt Brig. Gen, Department of the
South.
Nothing else has transpired to-day, except
that more federal troops are en- route for this
place. Everything is remarkably quiet.
A New York World Story Denied by the
President.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9-The President, on
being questioned to-day as to the truthfulness
of the published statement that tne cabinet
yesterday determined to sustain Chamberlain
as Governor de jure and de facto, and to Iecog-
nize the Mackey House and not to withdraw
the troops from the capitol, etc., etc., replied
that there was no truth in the statement
Quiet mt CoIu mbin.
COLUMBIA, Dec 10.-Everything is remark.
ably quiet here to-day. The Congressional
Committee attended the various churches.
There is nothing to indicate the slightest ruffle.
The Portland daily press., 1876-12-11
NEW YORK.
Tweed,s Pauers,

new YORK, Dec. Sail the papers captur-
ed at Vigo with VIM. NJ Tweed, after having
been examine by U. s. District Attorney Geo.
Bliss and others authorized by the government
to examined, have been forwarded to Wash
ington, where they will undergo examination
by the Attorney General, and possibly by Sec
rotary Fish also. 1t is believed that most of
the more valuable papers retained by Tweed for
his defence are contained in trunks of his and
are now in the hands of Washington authors
ties, for what purpose it is not known.
Funeral of Murdoch and Burroughs
New YORK, Dec. 10.-The funeral services
over the remains of the actors, 81. D. Hitch
cock (stage name Harry Murdoch) and Claude
Burroughs took place at o'clock this after
noon from the churth of the TRANSPORTATION,
DR.. Houghton officiated. Thousands of people
assembled outside the church Notwithstanding
the bitter cold and the edifce was crowded
Music was rendered by the ablest talent in the
city. Among the prominent actors and
actresses present were Edwin and Mrs. Booth,
Dion and Mrs. Boucicault, Chas Thorne, Lester
Wallack, Tony Pastor, Miss Kate Ciaxtop,
Miss Fany Morant, Tom Morris and represen.
tatives from all the principal theatres of New
York. more particularly Union Square and
Chestnut lstreet Theatre, Philadelphia The
services lasted nearly three hours and the re-
mains were conveyed prior to interment to the
Second street vaults in Brooklyn. The pail
bearers were Lawrence y. Barrett y. II. Stod
dard, f. B. Ward, II. F. Daley. Jas. O'Neill,
II. n. Montgomery, Lester Wallack. F. f.
Mackey, Frederic Robinson, w. E. Swim,
Edward Lamb, 81. B. Phillips. Jno. Parselle,
w. E. Sheriden, Fl. j. Montague, and a. G.
Jarrett
Memorial Services.
In Brooklyn today. no matter in which di.
rection the eye turned, it seemed to rest on
funeral cortege. The calamity formed the
principal subjects of the Brooklyn clergymen
at the morning and evening services today, and
In accordance with the arrangements of the
city authorities memorial services were held at
the Brooklyn Academy of Music Park Theatre
and Hooleys Opera House. Ali these places
were thronged and the latter place, where Rev.
Henry Ward Beecher delivered an address was
filled in ten minutes after the doors were open
ed
The Portland daily press., 1876-12-11
THE BROOKLYN HORROR.
Burial of the Unrecogn.zed Dead.

New YORK, Dec. 9.-The public funeral of
the unrecognized dead took place this after
noon. The military were unable to turn out on
account of the severity of the weather, but
there was guard of honor composed of volun-
teers for the occasion. The procession march
ed to Greenwood Cemetery. Here the bodies
ing dug for their reception The clergymen
assigned to the duty of conducting the services
made appropriate remarks upon the sudden
ness of death and the lesson of the great Ca
lamity. The bitter cold had tendency to give
brevity to the services at the cemetery and les
sen the attendance.
The funeral services of the Roman Catholic
church were held at the cathedral today over
the the remains of Nicholas f. Kelley and
Hugh e. Bonner, two of the victims of the
disaster. The altar was draped in mourning
aud solemn requiem was celebeated by Rev.
Father O Hare and assistant priests.
The Portland daily press., 1876-12-11
MARINE NEWS.

NEW BEDFORD, Dec 10.-The Hen aud
Chickens light ship in Vineyard Sound went
adrift in the gale last night. The steamer City
OF Fitchbvrg went ashore on the flats at the
mouth Of the harbor in the gale of last night
and still remains
NEW. YORK. Dec. The steamer California
hence for GlasgoH, before reported ashore in
owash Channel, foated off this morning with
out damage, and proceeded to sea.
On account of having northwest gales for the
past two days no vessels have arrived via Long
Island Sound, and but few via of Sandy Hook.
WAsHINGToN. Dec 10.-The signal service
observer at Cape Henry reports to the chief
signal office under date of Dec. 9th as follows:
The deckload, consisting of pine lumber, cabin
and forecastle of schooner Fanny K. Shaw,
ashore near this station were washed overheard
during this mornings gale, and the crew with
the wife of the captain were brought ashore
only with difficulty in an almost frozen cond-
sion; The vessel is full of water and it is fear
ed she will go to pieces.
The Portland daily press., 1876-12-11
A SPECIALITY In CANNED GOODS
BURT'S BOOTS

our STOCK is now the largest and best in this couu
sry, ana while the Boots decidedly better than
ipornelIy the prices are considerably less and the
Boots warranted to fit and wear,
oe5iutf M. G. PALMER.
The Portland daily press., 1876-12-11
Grimes and Casualties.

A collision occurred on the Erie Railroad
Saturday morning, and an unknown man was
burned to death.
The residence of Col. c. G. Atwood on Bel
levue avenve, West Roxbury, was burned yes
terday. Loss $1,000; insurance $4,000.
Benjamin Cilley of Fremont n H., was
found dead in his bed Saturday, having been
suffocated by coal gas.
The barn of John Trckey in WATERFOWL,
Mass, was burned yesterday, with 40 tons of
hay, stock and farming tools. Loss $4,000.
Simeon Smith Of South Weymouth, Mass,
was fatally shot Friday evening by some un-
known person. No clue whatever to the MUIR
derer.
John Grecan Saturday morning shot bur-
glar at his residence in Rye, Westchester coun-
ty, n Y, who escaped, but was afterwards
found dying by the roadside.
The Portland daily press., 1876-12-11
Serious Fire at Burlington. N. j,

BURLINGTON, N. j., Dsc 1O.-At 2 o'clock
this morning large barn in the rear Of the
depot took fire, and, as the wind blew a gale
from the west, swept all before it, destroying
26 houses, two barns and outhouses. and leav-
ing 40 families homeless. The fire was of
incendiary origin. Losses are partly covered
by insurance.
The loss will aggregate $175,000. The occu-
pants of the burned dwellings lost nearly
everything. Great restitution prevails, and
upwards of 80 families are homeless. Mrs.
Rogers, residing on Broad street, died from
fright occasoned by the fire. Subscription lists
have been opened.
The Portland daily press., 1876-12-11
Gloucester Fish Marker.

GLOUCESTER Mass, Dec 9.
gloucester Fish market and arrivals for the week
ending December o. WV "S'A
, Only nine fishing arrivals have been reported, 7
from Georges aggregatng 3S 1000 lbs Goldfish and 1000
lbs HailDut. The market for Georges and Grand
BANK hrm at 30 per qtl for Georges and 90 Y qtl
10r Grand Bank. The stock of Mackerel is about
cleaned mp and none now held in first hands; sales
rs, rs and S's at $1S, S. so and 81. W quote Hake
at % qtl; Pollock at so per qt; Haddoek at 90
Y gu Cusk at 3 % P qtl; Round Herring at so Y
Dbl; split Herring at SO; Picked Cod 80 ;Togunes
and Sounds at $3.50 ~ bbl Halibut fins at o.; do
heads at 80 Fresh Habut have been very scarce
WIN advance in price; Prepared Goldfish at a 7sc
" ID, as to quality; Boneless at 1 7ac Y Id.
The Portland daily press., 1876-12-11

LIVERPOOL, ENG. Br Steamship Poynesian-
2l476 bush corn, 1850 do wheat, 465SOo lbs butter,
81 packages poultry 10000 lbs pork, 10000 lbs Of
Bacon 2963O do cheese, 342 bbls apples 100 bbs of
flour, 1885, 800 lbs preserved meats, 10000 do taow,
1Oi bbs peas, box canned goods 247 live sheep, Is
ring, "a sewing machines 800 cases match splnts, 80
packages merchandise.
POINT A PITRE. Brig Eugenie-26o1 shocks
81 cask headings 1900 bungs, 1911 # lumber, 100
bbs herring, 100 kits mackere, so boxes Goldfish so
boxes bake.
HALIFAX. Steamer Bermuda 800 bbs flour,
100 do peas 1900 gals ae 1926 do liquors. 1870 lbs of
cordage, 1900 do meats, packages paper 25500 lbs
SOAP 100 bags meal $50 lbs lard I'LL do poultry, 236
packages sundry merchandise.
The Portland daily press., 1876-12-11
Cold weather and Snow.

A c5ld wave commenced advancing from the
Thermometer stood at 10 below zero, at Chicago
II, at ST. Louis 4, at New York II above. In
the latter place severe northwest gale pre-
vailed and a new grain elevator on Goth street
was blown down, killing man named Edward
Looney and doing damage to the amount of
$4,000.
Ia New Hampshire snow fell to a considera-
BILE depth and the railroads were considerably
blocked. In this state high wind prevailed
and snow to a considerable depth is reported
all over the state. The weather at night be-
came very cold. Most of the shipping left
Bangor Saturday night and the river is proba-
bly, closed for the season.
The Portland daily press., 1876-12-11
Daily Domeslic Receipts.

BY BOSTON & MAINE RAILRoAD.-Howes Hill
ton & Co car -four, II BuryeIi q Sons do corn,
Jewett do corn, Barke, Mil, do col ton w Par
sons & Co do bran. Continental Mills do cotton,
> W Thaxter & Co do corn, Gland trunk Railway
~ do merchandise, Maine Central Railroad Is 90
merchandise, Portland 81 O2densburg Railway do
merchandise, Portland l6 do merchandise.
~ water conveyance-lV00 bush cornmeal to g
W. True g. Co.
The Portland daily press., 1876-12-11
Two Men Blown 10 Pieces by 4 itro- G Iyc-
crime,

PITTsBURG, Dec. 10.-A special from Petro-
liza says that this afternoon about five o'clock
wagon load of giycerine containing some 900
lbs. of the fluid, exploded with terrific force
about three-quarters of a mie from here, tear
ing the wagon and horses to shreds and Instant
ly killing Daniel Smith of the Roberts Torpedo
Co., and Mr.. Humphreys of this place. The
bodies were blown to atoms, only the portion of
one foot and some pieces of charred flesh have
been found. The men were unloading the
wagon and it is supposed one of them slipped
and dropped can. The magazine, located %
yards from the scene of the disaster and con.
tanning upwards of 1000 pounds, escaped in
iurV
The Portland daily press., 1876-12-11

What other Medicines have failed to do HUNTS
REMEDY surely does Restoring to health those
afflicted with Dropsy, Bright's Disease, Kidney,
Bladder and Glandular Complaints, Diabetes and
Gravel HUNTS REMEDY cures Incontinence and
Retention of Urine, Excuses, Intemperance and
Loss OF Appetite. HUNTS REMEDY is the best
medicine ever discovered for the cure of these
Diseases.
INFALLIBLE EYE WASH improves the Eyes.
dec11 eodSw1w
The Portland daily press., 1876-12-11
OR EGDN.


SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 9.-The Democratic
electors of Oregon say the statements published
relative to their recent procedure are not cor
rect They claim everything was done legally,
ter the others fatty refused to act with him as
electors, and not until after they had elected
watts to the place which he a moment previous
had resigned
The Portland daily press., 1876-12-11
FLORIDA.
The CanvassiEg Board Arraigucd for
COntempt-The South Carolina PerfOr-
nance Duplicated.

COntempt-The South Carolina Perfor-
nance Duplicated.
TALLAHASSEE, Dec. 9.-Messrs. Cowgirl and
McLin, the comptroller of accounts and Secre-
tary of State, were brought before Jude White,
circuit judge of this district, to answer to the
rule of the court to show cause why they
should not be committed for contempt in con-
tiauing the canvass and certifying to it for gov
ernor and other state officers, after they were
served with the restraining order of the court.
At - o'clock today they appeared with coun-
sci, Judge Emmons, and asked for time to
prepare an answer and after arguments they
were granted until four. They appeared at
that hour, and after a heightened argume Mt
submitted a written answer, which they re-
quested they might be required to file in its
unfinished condition, pleaded delay and the
judges granted until 8 o'clock Monday morning
when they were ordered to appear and answer
specifically and without evasion why they
should not be committed for contempt.
An Appeal 10 be Taken il the Board is
Committed.
TALLAHASSEE, Dec 10.-The members of
the Supreme Court have been summoned to
Tallahassee and will arrive tonight. 1t is
understood that if the Circuit Court decides to
commit the returning board for contempt. an
appeal will DE made at once to the Supreme
Court.
The Portland daily press., 1876-12-11
FOR Ell N.
THE EASTERN QUESTION.

CoNsTANTINoPLE, Dec. 10.-Two Mout ene-
grins who had conspired to assassinate Midhat
Pasha were arrested at his residence last We'd
nesday. Among the conspiratOrs engaged in
the other plot to carry off tx Sultan Murad are
two Turks, a Pole and Greek. The latter
was formerly assistant dragoman at the British
Embassy.
The Portland daily press., 1876-12-11
LOUISIANA,

A Double State Government in Prospect,
NEW ORLEANS. Dec. 8-The Democrats
here have held caucus on the subject of organ
zing the state government and inaugur atipg
Nichols as Governor They claim m ajority
of four in both the Senate and the House.
The Portland daily press., 1876-12-11
FINANCIAL AND EssCrAL.

SATURDAY, December 9.-Sugars are rather slow
to-day at lac for granulated and 1lac for Extra c.
Corn is in good demand at 60 q CSC for CROP 66c
q &c for old and 6S q SOC for bag lots Flour still
continue strong with good demand. Wheat is also
very firm. Molasses steady and unchanged.
The Portland daily press., 1876-12-11
Foreign Notes,

till February g. when it meets for the despatch
of important business.
The new Ministry OF Greece has been over
thrown, motion Of confidence being rejected
by vote of s. against 81.
The Portland daily press., 1876-12-11
DIED.

In this city, Dec. 10th, Walter j., son of Thomas
w. and Mary E. Burke aged years.
Funeral this (Monday) afternoon at o'clock from
the foot of South street.
In Strong. Dec. 9th, james Francis Porter young
est child of Lieut.. Porter, who was killed in the Gus
ter massacre, aged months and 15 days.
In Gorham, Nov. 80, Mrs. Sarah l.. Morton, aged
Al years months days.
In Bangor, Dec. s, Mr. Chas. G. Cage aged 70 years
In Biddeford, Nov. 25, OF consumption, Mrs. l.. A.
Dawley, aged 45 years.
In Biddeford, Nov. 27, MIR. Benz Staples, aged II
years months
In York, Nov. 81, COL Joseph Bragdon. aged 70 yrs
In Lyman, Nov. 10, Mrs Jane, wife of Col Isaac c.
Emmons, aged 63 years.
The Portland daily press., 1876-12-11
Boston stock Market
xew WORTH s1ock nud ruauer aarke..

New YORK. December 9--i2 Is p. m.-Gold opened
heavy at 1913 and aftepwards sold at 1O7, which is
the lowest point reached since 1878.
The features of the stock market this morning was
buoyancy in New York Central which moved up
from 1921 to 1917. 1t is said there an order in
market to buy from Vanderbilt. Western Union and
Delaware q Lackrwanna were also strong and
higher. Lackawanna was scarce for delivery and
loaned at premium of 1-16. Lake Shore was stiff
with large business between 565 and 57s.
According the official returns of the foreign trade
at this port during October the imports as compared
with those of the same month last year show de-
of 2525000. The exports for the same month
show an increase of S., 223 900.
The Governing Committee of the New York Stock
Exchange have been discussing proposition to re-
duce the commissions for buying and selling from l
to Lie per cent and members of the committee be-
lieve the reduction will be agreed to.
1t is stated in Wall street that the earnings of the
Western Union Telegraph Company the past quar-
ter amounted to a million net, and that the next
dividend will be Il per cent, leaving surplus of
SS?5,OO0. Governments dull and lower. Money at 4
"a 5 per cent. State bonds dull and steady. Stocks
active and better. Stirling Exchange, long at 1872
short, 4S4.
The Portland daily press., 1876-12-11
FRANCE.
A Conflict Between President Mcmahon
and the Left.

PARIS, dec. 9-The political situation is con-
sidered very serious There is now direct
conflict between the Left and President Nc
Mahon. The latter is asserted to be Influenced
by counsels which, though not reacticnary, are
unfavorable to Republicans, and is resolved not
to yield, while the Left are equally resolved to
carry their ideas. A state of feeling exists
which renders a compromise difficult. 1t is
stated that the present Cabinet will be msin-
tanned in its entirety, excepting that M. Jules
Simon will replace M. De Mearcere as Minister
of the Interior 1t is said that the President
approves the combination.
The Portland daily press., 1876-12-11
Providence Priu, CIotb, m.,,,e,

rRovIDENoE, K. l., December 9-The Printing
cloths market closed firm at last weeks prices with
advancing tendency, 4ac being refused for some lots
OF extra 81 GA coths sales of the week reported to
amount to $4,000 pieces.
The Portland daily press., 1876-12-11
MINOR TELEGRAMs.

About 100000 were weredrawn from Nor
rissey's pool room on election bets Friday,
leaving half million dollars of bets still
there There is probably as much more in 9th.
er pool rooms in the city.
The Portland daily press., 1876-12-11
Death of Geo. A. Trenholm.

CHARLESTON, Dec 10-Geo. a. Trenholm,
an eminent merchant of Charleston and Secre-
tary Of the Treasury of the confederate govern.
ment at the time of Its collapse, died today
aged 20. The colors of the shipping OF all ma
tionalities in port are at half mast
The Portland daily press., 1876-12-11
Havana Market

HAVANA. December 9.-Sugar-the market pre-
sented no new feature during the week, only insig-
nihcant sales took place at firm and full prices,
which remain unchanged. Stock in the warehouses
at Havana and Matanzas are 49, 900 boxes and 800
hhds; receipts for the week at Havana and Matan-
Zas Ia boxes and 81 hhd exports for the week 5000
boxes and ~ hhds including $500 boxes and AZ hhds
for the United States Tobacco active at full rates.
rency at 5 a Al discount
The Portland daily press., 1876-12-11
MEXICO.
President Lerdo Captured and His secre
tary of War Shot.

MATAMoRAs, Dec 9:-News has just been
dent Lerdo and his Cabinet were captured by
the revolutionists near the city of Mexico.
Escobedo, Secretary Iof War, was shot with
several others. The whole northern frontier of
Mexico, except Matamoras, is in possession of
the supporters of Iglesas.
The Portland daily press., 1876-12-11

LOUISVILLE. December 9-Cotton strong; Mid
ding uplands 1lbc.
GALVESTON December 9.-Cotton is flrm Mid
ding uplands 11se.
NORFOLK, December 9.-Cotton quiet and steady;
Middling upands at lie.
The Portland daily press., 1876-12-11

Brevet Col. Thos B. Weir of the 18th U. S.
cavalry, better known as Gen. Clusters regi-
ment, died suddenly Saturday morning at his
house in New York. of congestion of the brain.
The Portland daily press., 1876-12-11
by Enrnnean steamers. /,


Sid I'm Liverpool 2ith Edw O'Brien, Smaey for
Sandy Hook; 25th, Golden Rule, Morse, for New Or
leans.
Passed Falmouth oath, John Baker, Pencil, I'm
London for Cardiff
Cid at Cardiff 23d, Cascatelle, for Havana.
Sid 23d, Esther Merrill, Havana.
Sid finn PassaroeaDg Oct ~ Robt Porter, Goodell,
United States.
Passed Straits of Sunda Oct II, Fred w Carbon
Carbon from Batavia for Boston.
! Sid I'm Marseilles Nov 81, Horace Beals, Pickett,
New York.
Ar at Genoa Nov 21st, G Reusens, Leighton, from
New York.
Sid Goth, Martha Tucker, Tucker, for st Stefano
and United States.
Ar at st Nazaire Nov 81, Invineible, Strickland,
Pabellon de Plea.
SPOKEN.
Nov 8, lat 81 SO, Ion 25 IA, barque Oasis, Randall
from Havre for Hampton Roads.
Nov 3d. lat 26 49,, Ion 20 %, brig Shannon, from
Demarara for New York.
Dec7 Sc of Highlands 10 miles, sch T S Mcclellan,
from Portland for Baltimore.
The Portland daily press., 1876-12-11
MARRIED..

In Bridgton, Dec. ., Ashley L. Burnham and Miss
Alice F. Seavey
In Bath, Nov. 80. Jas. II. Wilson of Bowdoinham
and Miss Arabella 4. Rogers of Bath.
In Phipsburg, Nov. 20, John L. Cook and Miss Alb
In Phipsburg, Nov. 80, Frank A. Rogers of Water
boro and Miss Lottie Amelia, daughter of Timothy
Bowker, Esq.