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The Portland daily press., 1877-10-30
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At Odd FellopS' Hall. Harrington Block, Congress
Street.
RELIEF AssocIATIoN-Third Tuesday in the
month.
LoDGEs-Maine, on Monday evenings; Ancien
Brothers, on Thursday evenings; Lgonia, on Friday
evenings; Beacon, on Tuesday evenings; Unity, No.
g. on Wednesday evening; Ivy, D. Off,, second and
fourth Saturday of each month.
ENoAMPMENT- Machgonne, first and third We'd
nesday Eastern Star, second and fourth Wednes-
day; Portland first and third Friday.
BENEFIT AssoCIATIoN-BoaId of Directors meet
first Monday evening of each month. Association
meets frst Monday evening of January, April, July
and October,
The Portland daily press., 1877-10-30

AN OLD CUSTOM REvIvED.-A MOI tuary
chapel has been erected in the Catholic Cattle
dral. The remains of the deceased will hence
forth be conveyed and placed therein the
morning of their interment. This is a reviva
of an old custom
The Portland daily press., 1877-10-30
NEW ADvERTIsEmENTs TO-DAY

ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN
Music HalI-Bu ffalo Bill.
Gilbert's Dancing Academy.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
$221, 600 Woodbury. g. Moulton.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
Hand Made-H. L. Nelson & Co.
Special Meeting-A. o of II.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
Job Lotto. H. Staples g. Co.
For Sale or to Let-House.
Aged Brotherhood.
For Sale-Schooner.
M. c. M. Association.
Boarders Wanted.
Dissolution Of Copartnership.
The Portland daily press., 1877-10-30

RIAL ESTATE TRANsFERs.-The following
are the real estate transfers recorded in this
county yesterday.
Bridgton-Jacob Frost to George 81. Cum
mings, lot of land for $500.
Brunswick-Emma j. Colcord g. ais. to AL
bert Mountfort & al, lot of land for $1,000
The Portland daily press., 1877-10-30

CAPsIzED. "A small sail boat containing two
small boys was capszed by the carelessness of
the boy at the helm, in the harbor yesterday
afternoon. A dory from a schooner rescued
them in decidedly wet condition.
The Portland daily press., 1877-10-30

HANDMADE worsted goods, new and choice
styles Ladies Jackets 81 %, Snow Flakes 30
cents, Infants Sacques, Hoods, Caps. Mittens
and Caters just opened at q. I. Nelson & Cos,
443 Congress street, Harrington Block.
Oct3O,3t
The Portland daily press., 1877-10-30
For Sale or TO Let.

HOUSE now occupied by the undersigned, Sit
LII uated on westerly side of Vaughan st., next
south of Geo. W. Woodman's. Lot S0xlO0. House
contains eight rooms, beside bathrooms. Has direct
sunlight during the entire day. Will be sold or let.
oc3Odlm A. W. COOMBS.
Centennial Block.
The Portland daily press., 1877-10-30
Bates College,

The second division of the Freshman class of
Bates College held their prize defamation in
the College chapel Friday evening. The fol-
lowing was the programme:
The Portland daily press., 1877-10-30

THIS morning at 10 a. M, f. O. Bailey &
Co. will sell all the furniture, carpets, &C., in
the Adams House on Temple street. This fur
niture was all new six months ago; consists Of
B, W. ash aud fine furniture, tapestry, and in
grain carpets, &c &c. This will be fine op-
portunity for parties in want of this class of
goods,
The Portland daily press., 1877-10-30
Stated Meetings.
CITY GOVERNMENT,

The regular meetings of the City Council take
place the first Monday evening of each month.
The School Committee meet the fourth Monday
evening of each month.
The Portland daily press., 1877-10-30

A gentleman in Limington very early last
spring sent away lot of apples in barrels. In
one of these barrels he placed note requesting
ing when, where, and in what condition the ap-
pies we're opened and what was paid per bar
rel. About three months afterwards he receiv-
ed reply to his note from London, Eng, stat
ing the apples were received in good condition,
and brought about five dollars per barrel. The
gentleman who packed the apples received
about 81 so per barrel.
The Portland daily press., 1877-10-30
SVEETSER 4 MERRILL,

having sold out their stock Of retail
goods on Middle ST., and taken the pleas
ant and spacious store ON CONGRESS-
STREET. nearly opposite City Hall,
resp. ctfully invite all their former
customers and the ladies in general to
call and examine their selected stock OF
Fancy Goods, Hosiery, Dress Trimmings.
Sc. Every article new and fresh and VI
the latest style and pattern, when, on
ing, can be sold as low as the lowest In
this civ. Remember the place, nearly
opposite City Building, Congress street.
oct24 Wy
The Portland daily press., 1877-10-30
CITY AND VICINITY.
VVF PRESS

May be obtained al the Periodical Depots OF Fes-
sender Bros MARQUIS, Brunei & Co., Andrews,
Wentworth, Moses, NJ B. Kendrick, and Chisholm
Bros. on ali trains that run out OF the city,
At Biddeford, of Phillsbury.
At Saco, of L. Hodgdon and H. B. Kendrick.
AT Waterville, of j. s. Carter.
At Bath, of j. .. Shaw.
At Lewiston, of French Bros, and Stevens & Co
The Portland daily press., 1877-10-30

SPECIAL MEETING Division No. 1, Ancient
Order of Hibernians, at their hall, 559a Con-
gress street, this, Tuesday evening Bust
ness of importance will come before the meet
ing.
Per Order, VIM HUNTER Sec.
The Portland daily press., 1877-10-30
In GENERAL

Langdon W. Moore, alias Charley Adams,
who is under arrest in New York for robbiug
the bank at Cambridgeport, is the same man
who served term at Themaston for robbing
the Lime Rock Bank at kockland few years
ago.
The Portland daily press., 1877-10-30
BOarderS Wanted

"A few young men can find pleasant home in a
"A private family, within five minutes walk of
Post Office Address
oc30d1w* HOME. p o,
The Portland daily press., 1877-10-30
TEMPIARS OF HONOR

1T Templars' Hall, No. 100 Exchange Street.
CoUNcIL-Maipe, first and third Monday in each
7nth.
TEMPLE-FOrest City, No 1, every Wednesday
evening.
The Portland daily press., 1877-10-30
Aged Brotherhood.

FENHE members of the Aged Brotherhood are re-
y quested to meet at l23 Oxford st. this Tuesday
afternoon at 145 O'Clock for the purpose of attending
the funeral services of late brother Captain
Charles Sawyer. Per order of President.
oc301t HI, G. BARNES. Secretary,
The Portland daily press., 1877-10-30
For Sale.

T1HE English Schooner Anita, 1877 tons, four years
u old, well found in sail and rigging. Will be
sold cheap. For further information apply to
oc30d1m j. s. WINSLOW & co.
The Portland daily press., 1877-10-30
Dissolution of Co.PartnershiD.

Dissolution of CO.Partnership.
NOTICE is hereby given that the partnership
and LATELY eKstlng between Montgomery s. Gibson
under the firm of M S. Gibson & Co., was dissolved
on the 9th day of October, A. D. 1877, by mutual
consent. All debts owing to the said partnership
to be received by the said M. S. Gibson. and all
debts outstanding against the said firm are to be
assumed by the said Gibson, and to be presented to
him for payment.
MONTGOMERY s. GIBSON,
GEORGE WAREHOUSE.
nrt20 do4
The Portland daily press., 1877-10-30

HIL's unlaundried shirt for 81 has not an
eqnal. oc1S-tf
The Portland daily press., 1877-10-30
PORTLAND POST OFFICE.
Omce H0Ura


VWCe HOuFB.
From 500 m to $50 p m, Sundays excepted.
Sundays open for Carriers and General Deliver
from to 10 IN.
PORTLAND, ME. Oct g. 1877
The Portland daily press., 1877-10-30

HILLS furnishing store is opposite the foot o
Free street. oc18-tf
The Portland daily press., 1877-10-30

SPSSH'S'
For Dyspepsia. Use
Peruvian Syrup.
For Debility, Use
Peruvian Syrup.
For Dropsy, Use
Peruvian Syrup.
For Neuralgia, Use
Peruvian Syrup.
For Chronic Diarrhea, Use
Peruvian Syrup.
For Liver Complaint. Use
Peruvian Syrup.
For BoiIs and Humors, Use
Peruvian Syrup.
For ChilIs and Fever, Use
Peruvian Syrup.
For Loss of Appetite, Use
Peruvian Syrup.
Fer Nervous Affections. Use
Peruvian Syrup.
For Female Complaints, Use
Peruvian Syrup,
TO Tone UP the System, Use
Peruvian Syrup.
no EnvigOrate the Brain, Use
Peruvian Syrup.
SETH W. FOWLE s. SONS, Proprietors, Sc
octS d4wMSTh
The Portland daily press., 1877-10-30
PENOBsCOT COUNTY.
YORK COUNTY.

Bangor boasts of man who has smoked tn
same pipe for forty years.
The Portland daily press., 1877-10-30
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
JOB LOT I!

We offer the following lot OF
Boots and Shoes bought recently
from a stock where the Manufac-
lUrershad failed.
They are all reliable goods aud
at the prices named you will mo-
tice they are way below the prices
that such goods are daily selling.
The Portland daily press., 1877-10-30

An Augusta man lost his horse the other day
and after long search found him standing in
the receiving tomb in the cemetery.
The closing exercises of the fall term at Oak
Grove Seminary in Vassalboro will take place
at the Seminary Thursday and Friday, Nov
1st and I'd. The prize declarations will come
off on Thursday evening.
Mr.. John Flood, one of the men shot in the
"Gilman battle" has been reported great
sufferer during most of the past week. The
shot has not been extracted from his leg, and
promises to do him incurable injury The
others reported among the wounded are not
suffering very seriously.
The Portland daily press., 1877-10-30
STATE NEWS.
HANCOCK COUNTY.

Benjamin., Dow last week started to go from
his house at Northwest Ha1bor, Deer Isle, to
Pickering Island, in small sail boat. When
about mile from shore squall capsized the
boat, which Immediately sunk, nd Mr.. Dow
was drowned. His body was recovered.
The catalogue of Colby University shows a
total number of students Of 1874. of whom 30
are Freshmen, 81 Sophomores, 26 Juniors and
II Seniors. There are 10 young ladies in the
college.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1877-05-12

of rape, arson and burglary, and an
attempt is making to restore the
death penalty in these cases. In
our opinion tho death penalty
should be imposed for murder, rape
and for arson of dwolling.houso.
Burglary and arson of other build
ings should be punished by long
terms in the pcritcntiary.
The law in regard to embezzle-
ment by public officials is very de-
fectivc. 1t is n notorious fact that
many dcfaulters who should havo
been in the penitontiary have slipped
through tho fingers of Justice. 1t
should be enacted that defalcation
in public moneys makes a 7orin,a
./uctc case of fraudulent intent, and
the burden Of proof should rest
with tho dcfnulter to prove his
innocence. All combinations made
by public officials with other parties
to defraud the State by fraudulent
contracts: or by ovcrpaymcnts for
labor OF supplies furnished, should
be mado felonics But it is unnec-
essary to point out tho deficiencies
in the present system. A commit-
tee of lawyers by a careful con-
sideration of tho subject could make
many alterations for the better.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1877-05-12
The Criminal Law.

Tbs Legislature is discussing
several nmondments to tho criminal
law of the Stata 1t would be q
~iso measure to appoint q commis-
-sion now, with orders to report at
the next session, whose duty it will
be take into Consideration tho whole
criminal law of the State and to por-
feet a criminal codo. This branch
of tho law in South Carolina is very
defective. The punishment in many
instances is disproportioned to tho
crime, and somo crimes are merely
misdemeanors, which should be
felonies. The whole system should
bo revised.
The attention Of tho Legislature
is at present confined to the crimes
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1877-05-12
q. MEANS DAVIS, Editor,
yNO. s. REYNOLDS, Associate Editor.

-
Tho State Press Association met
in Charleston on tho 10th instant
A number of newspaper mon from
different portions of the State were
in attendance. Tho address was
delivered by DIR. G. w. Bagly Of
Virginia, we'll known as tho CORES
pondent "Hcrmcs" of tho Mercury
during tho war, and as humorist of
considerable ability. We regret ex-
tremely that private matters pre-
vented tho attendance of both the
editors Of TIE News AND HERALD.
Nothing would hnvo been moro
pleasant than to have met tho other
members ofthe press, and to have
enjoyed the hospitality Of Charles
ton. A change in tho time of meet
Ing would suit us much better.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1877-05-12
The Chief Justice and the Charleston
p Delegation.

The Radical Senators aro throwing
every possible obstacle in the way
of tho election of a chiof Justice.
Thoy demand that tho Charleston
delegation shall DO seated in the
House before they will consent to
tho election.
Now, we SEQ no pressing reason
why o chief justice should DO elect
ed Immediately. All tho political
casos have beon sottled, and tho Or
'dinary law business can afford to
wait till November, in case tho two
judges now On the bench cannot
agree. The House should not suffer
tho othor branch to dictate terms.
The impertinent demand of the SEN
,nto should be the death warrant of
the Mackey crew in tho House. If
Tor no othor reason, they should be
rncoremoniously kicked out for this.
Moreover, thoy are not fit to repro
sent Charleston, and they wero not
properly elected.
Let tho House remain firm, and
by November, the Senate will have
bocome too warm q place for White
more and Nash, and these worthless
Oil either be kicked out of it, or
will find themselves in the peniten-
tiary. Patient waiting is no loss.
Tp let the chief Justices election lio
over, and to kick out the Charleston
delegation, it seoms to us, are two
moasuxes tho House could we'll afford
TO adopt at present. .. ....
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1877-05-12
Newspaper Changes.

The last issue of tho Anderson
Intc!ligeascer contains tho valedic-
tory of Col. James A. Hoyt, and tho
salntatory Of Messrs. .urray and
Elinksceaes who succeed him as pro-
prietors.
Colonel Hoyt founded tho hstel-
ligca,cer sixteen years ago, and
as it's editor has occupied the first
position in the weekly journalism Of
tho State. He will gather fresh
laurels On the Register.
MI. T.. B. Murray, the present
editor of the Asteligencer, has been
associate editor for somo for some
time. He is sprightly writol, and
takes an active part in political dis~
cussions. We predict for him a
successful career.
A. M, Speights, ESQ, has retired
from tho Greonville Daily Neaos,
and is now is keeping hotel in
Groenyille. He had a lively paper.
He has been bought out by a COM
pany. Tho Neaos should prosper aa
Grccnville is flourishing city
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1877-05-12
Plantation for Sale.

fniE Undersigned offers for sale the plantation
l. located in this county, seven mics from
Winnsboro, and formerly owned by S!la.i w
Run. The tract contains five hundred and
forty $40 acres a good portion wooded. On
tho place Is a commodiouS dwelling house,
together with the necessary CUtDudinga--nl in
good repair. This property can he purchased
at a low price and upon most accommodating
terms. ~" No cash required until the first or
December.
For further particulars apply to the under
signed at the law o1Cc Of Gailard & Reynolds.
may S-lXtf JNO. y. KEY NOLDS.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1877-05-12
i LEGISLATIVE PROCEEDINGS.
WEDNESDAY, May 8.
SENATE.


The House sent to the Senate
concurrent resolution of inquiry as
to the constitutionality of the olec>
tion for circuit Judges on the 10th
day of December, A. d. 1875 bill
to change the limits of the town of
Anderson bill to authorize the
governor to farm or lease out the
convicts confined in the State pcni-
tentiary, Ordered for considcra.
ton tomorrow.
Several bills and joint resolutions
were introduced, read by title and
properly REFEREED
Joint resolution relative to Off.
GERS, uembers and attaches of the
General Assembly, and Joint resolu-
ton to ratify the amendment to the
constitution of the State Of South
Carolina, relative to the public
school tax levy and tax on polls;
bill to amend tho charter of tho
town Of Yorkvillc bill to provide
for the filling Of vacancies in county
Offices, and to regulate the holding
of elections therefor received their
third reading, passed and were
ordered to bc sent to the House of
Representatives.
The cnacting clause was stricken
out of the bill to reduce the pav Of
jurors.
The House concurrent resolution
invoking Executive clcmuncy in
behalf of certain citizens of this
State held under bonds to answer
certain charges i'll The United States
Court, was rejected.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
Mr.. r.. r. Hemphill introduced .
resolution that after to day tic
House hold night sessions from
s to II p. IN. Rejected.
A. number of bills and resolutions
wore introduced, read by title, and
properly referred.
Mr.. Sheppard, from the commit
teo on ways and means, reported on
a resolution to provide for tho ap-
pointment of q commission to invcs-
tigate the bonded indebtedness of
tho State, and submitted q rcsolu~
ton rs n substitute entitled" "a reso~
luton to provide for commission
to Investigate tho Indebtedness of
tho State 5" also, n bill to
make appropriations to meet the
ordinary expenses for the fiscal year
commencing November l, 1876.
On motion of Mr.. Sheppard, this
bill was made the special order
from day to day, Immediately after
the morning hour, till disposed of.
A bill to amend tho criminal law,
being til" unfinished business of
yesterday, was taken up. This bill,
as it now stands, Furnishes with
death tho crime of burglary, of rape
and of arson. After long dicussion
o motion to strike out tho enacting
clause was defeated by vote Of
forty eight noes to forty~fvo ayes.
On motion Of Mr.. Sheppard, tho
further discussion of tho bill was
postponed till.tho next session of the
General Assembly.
Tho House then proceeded to
elect member of the commission
to select text books for public
schools.
Mr.. Petty nominated Capt. Hugh
s. Thompson. .
On motion of Mr.. Andrews, Capt.
Thompson was elected by acclama.
ton. ...
Tho Chair read Communication
from tho ladies of the Memorial
Association, inviting tho A1embors
to attend tho memorial services to-
morrow l#. ...s .&rt
On motion of Mr.. Miller (colored
Republican) the invitation was ac-
coptod.
Tho following bills wero road q
second time TO provide for sta
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1877-05-12

The San Francisco newspapers
tell OF case Of what they call
spontaneous combustion Of human
being. Tho story is that q topper,
presumably saturated thoroughly
with alcohol by long drunkenness,
lighted his pipe Mt gas jet. In
slantly his mouth was ablazc, and lie
was burned inwardiy SO that he
died. The coroner began in invcs,
tigation.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1877-05-12

tioncry and fuel for the General
Assembly to further reduce the
number and regulate the pay of at
tachcs of tho General Assembly !;
to authorize the governor to appoint
trial justice resident in Black~
stock.
Adjourned.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1877-05-12
THURSDAY, May 10.
SENATE.
ADJOURNED.

The Senate met at the usual hour.
A number of bills were reported
back by different committees and
properly referred.
Tho bill to authorize tho mayor Of
the city Of Columbia to exercise Ger
tain powers Of trial justices received
its third reading, was passed and
sent to the House.
The vote Of the Senate refusing
to concur in the House resolution
asking Executive cicmcncy for ccr~
tain persons undor indictment in tho
United States court, was reconsider
ed.
MIR. Cochran moved tho adoption
Of the following resolution as an
amendment:
Resolrcd, That his EXcellcncy the
Governor be required to commune
cate with the President Of the Unit
ed States in reference to tho par>
tic,llar cases alluded to above, and
to ask for such Executive clcmcncy
rs tho circumstances will warrant,
upon the assurance that the State
Of South Carolina will not prose
cute any other person or persons of
the other political party for any par
ticipation in the same offences for
which clemcncy is now asked; and
the attorney general is hereby 10
qucstcd to nol. pros. all cases already
commenced or that may be hereafter
commenced
The amendment was agreed to by
u vote Of fifteen ayes to twelve noes.
Green moved the following rs d
further amendment
ReSolretI, 1tuthcr, That We dc
nounce i'll .unmcasurcd terms the
action of the Judge Of the sixth
circuit, in causing the arrest of n
Senator and releasing him on re-
ceipt of his resignation.
On motion Of Mr.. Cochran, this
amendment was indefinitely posts
poncd.
The resolution, as amended, was
then adopted, by u vote of fifteen
ayes to thirteen noes, and returned
to the House.
Mr.. Crittcndcn offered q con
current resolution that the Senate
and House meet in Joint assembly
on Friday, May II, ut l, p. m, for
the purpose of clccting a chief jus
ticc. A. vote was taken, andrcsultcd
i'll fourteen ayes and fourteen noes
-Senator Cochran Ncp.) Of Andcr~
son voting with the Democrats in
the affirmative. The President OF
the Senate voted in the affirmative.
SO the resolution was adopted, and
ordered to be sent to the House
OF Representatives for concurrence.
Adjourned.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1877-05-12

Tie l1Gs'sE was not in session. the
members having accepted an invita-
ton from the Ladies' Memorial Asso..
cation to attend tho ceremonies Of
decorating the graves OF !ho Con
fcdcrato dead buried in Columbia.
Adjourned.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1877-05-12
LOST OR STOLEN.

T OSr, strayQd or stolen from the farm
IL of tho undersigned, fifteen miles from
Winnsboro, BROWN MARE MULE
between ten and eleven years old, fifteen
hands high, well roached, having a keen
oyo aud flop ears. 4 reward of FIFTY
DOLLARS will be given for tho recovery
of tho mule. with proof to convict tho
thief, or TEN DOLLARS for tho mulo
alone.
may 5-tx1w J. T.. McCROREY.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1877-05-12
MORRIS HOTEL,

nave just finished painting, pnpcrine
4 ana thoroughly rcnovating my Hotel
from top to bottom, and now hovo Il in
first class order and nm prepared to on.
tcrtain my guests with much more con-
ylcnco and comfert than heretofore
Office on first floor aud opening on main
street, with dinning room and samplo
room adjoining. Every effort will no
made to make my guests comfortable.
ES- Hotel located next door to II
Eidcr's largo grocery and dry good stores
and in the central and business portion of
town. Charges to suit The times.
:, ., A. A. MORRIS,
"Prh~@c-u Proprietor,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-11-08
The Proposed RECOMMENDATION of Silver

The House OF Representatives yesterday
says the Baltimore Sun of the 9th, by vote
of 1913 to 81, suspended the rules and passed
what is known as Mr.. BANDS bill for the
reconciliation Of silver. Under this bill,
which is the same that was passed by the
House at the lastsession, the reconase oil
the silver dollar of 1887 of 4l2a grains is au-
thorized. This dollar is made lesal-ten-
der for all debts, public and private, except
where otherwise provided by contract. The
bill makes the issue and circulation of the
silver dollar practically unlimited by allow
ing the owner of silver bullion to have it
coined into dollars at the mint upon the
same terms and conditions that gold bullion
is now deposited for coinage. BY this clause
OF the bill the Bonanza men are enabled to
turn into dollars declared to be legal-tender.
and nominally at par with gold dollars, all
the silver they can mine and put the entire
quantity, as fast as il is coined, into circul-
alton. They need seek no longer market
for their silver bullion, for as coin it is re-
cevable at once for all purchases made and
all debts contracted. 1t gives them in dol
lars the advantage of the difference between
the market value Of silver bullion and the
value of the silver dollar as fixed by the
present bill. This difference at the pre- sent
time amounts to a large profit of itself.
The value of the paper dollar Tor green
back) with gold at 1929, the closing price
yesterday, is 81 cents, whilst the gold value
Of the silver dollar Of 4.29 grains, on the
basis Of the quotation in London of542d. per
ounce, is 92f cents, or five cents less than
the greenback and a cents less that the
gold dollar, The tendency Of this difference
III relative value, if this bill should be suf-
fered to become law, would be toward an
ere of silver initiation beyond anything vet
known in the circulation OF the precious
metals in this country.>