The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-10-12
(From the Maine State Press of Oct. II, 1919
History of Seven Days.
The News for the week ending Wednes-
day Night. October. 10.
NATIONAL CAPITAL.

NAIlONAL CAPITAL.
The plan of compromise proposed by the
Speakership candidates, other than Randall, is
that the candidates who upon the first caucus
ballot receives the greatest number of votes
next to Randall shall receive the support of all
who vote against Randall on that ballot.
1t is well understood that the President has
decided upon an appointment to the vacant
Supreme Court Judgeship, but the announce
ment will not be made till after the organiza-
ton of Congress.
Quartermaster Gen. Meigs in a communica-
ton just published, says that portions of the
roof of the wings of the Capitol and large
portion of that of the general postoffice are
liable to confagration. The buildings fare not
therefore fire-proof
A Washington dispatch says it is generally
conceded that the new minister to England
will be selected from New Yolk, and Levi p
Morton, the banker, is the first choice of a
large and influential class
Two Texan towns have been captured by a
mob. The mob is made up of Mexican resi-
dents who oppose the claim of native-born
American citizens to certain salt lakes near the
towns.
1t is stated in connection with Speaker of the
House that 10 Democrats have formed comb
nation to hold the balance of power. They are
said to be admirers of President Hayes, and de-
sire the House to be organized and the COM
mittees constituted on basis agreeable to him,
but still within the Democratic lines.
A Washington despatch says the President
prefers Southern Democrat instead of a
Northern Speaker of the House, as he consid-
ers it would be an additional indication of the
extinction of sectional jealousies.
The board of Inquiry appointed by Secretary
Schurz reported that the fire in the Interior
Department was not caused by incendiaries or
spontaneous combustion They find that a
fire was built of pine boards and a blower
placed over the CRATE in the ladies copying
room in Ninth street basement on the morning
of the day the fire occurred, and that section
of the wooden grating covering the gutter on
he roof was set on fire from sparks or cinders
which came up the fue against which it lay.
The heavy storm Wednesday did considerable
damage, the erection of temporary roof over
the patent Office having been neglected.
Chief Justice Carter of the Supreme Court of
the District of Columbia received requisition
Friday from Governor Hampton of South Car
oliua for United States Senator j. j. Patter
son. Judge Carter having examined the in
dictment against him aud the accompanying
paper issued accordingly a warrant for the Sen
ators arrest Judge Humphreys has, pending
an examination of the charge. which is that
of hiring Parker, the state treasurer, to commit
larceny, granted writ of habeas corpus, and
Patterson is still at liberty
POLITICAL.
The Ohio Democratic committee claim
the election of Bishop Tuesday by from
10000 to $4,000 majority, and also a
majority in both branches of the General As
sembly. The Republican committee concede
the election Of Bishop by over 10000, but are in
doubt about the Assembly.
There is no basis for computing the number
of votes cast by the two workingmen's parties,
but it is supposed there will be considerable as
it is claimed that they cast 10000 votes in Ham
ilton county alone. The Democratic grains
come largely from Republican strongholds on
the western reserve. In one township near
Oberlin the Democrats gained 325 votes The
Republican committee say that this falling off
in theii vote was caused by the Republicans
who abstained from voting to show their dis
satisfaction with the Presidents Southern
policy.
In Newark the Republicans reelected
Mayor Yates by $50 majority ever Pine (Dsm)
The Republicans carry wards and the Demo-
Gratis 6. One is tie. The Republicans elect 9
aldermen aud the Democrats g. The next
common council will stand as follows: Repub-
licans 10, Democrats 81. The Republicans also
elect majority of the school board and free
holders. The Democrats gain aldermen, 4
school trustees and freeholders The Work
ingmen's ticket polled 1910 votes. The vote
was light being over 1900 less than last year.
Iowa returns come in slowly and the re-
suits cannot be given yet. The greenback ticket
is showing up pretty heavy. The state is
doubtless Republican, and Gear is elected Gov
ernor by a reduced majority.
z New York Democratic State Convention
RESUMED in the success of Tammany and the
Canal Ring, these robber powers uniting their
forces as in times past. The Tildenites were
completely routed, and John Kelly, the success
sor of Tweed as "Boss'' of Tammany controlled
the convention and dictated the nominations.
The state officers who assisted Tildeu in his on
slaught on the Canal Ring were refused a re.
nomination, and new ticket headed by Allan
Beach, President of the old Canal Board, Sc
lected. The friends of Tweed We're present in
full force and succeeded in getting control of
the political machine.
THE STORM
The storm Of Thursday was very severe in
the Middle States and along the coast Many
vessels were wrecked, among them the Stoning-
ton steamer Massachusetts. A number of rail-
road accidents are reported, caused by wash
outs, one in Pennsylvania, in which twelve
persons were killed and fifty wounded.
The steamer Massachusetts,. of the Stoning-
ton lime, grounded on Rocky Point, five miles
east of Horizons Point, at midnight Thursday.
The vessel lies in twelve feet of water and is
badly strained. The passengers were trans
ferred by life,boats to Greenport. The Massa-
chusetts cost about $3.50, 600, and was launched
about a year ago. Her commander, Capt.
Jones, is one of the Oldest and most experienced
on the Sound. There were 70 lady passengers
on board, who behaved bravely throughout.
The fishermen of Greenport and East Marion
did good service with their sharpies landing
the passengers. All were safely ashore at one
o'clock. 1t is stated that the piston rod Of the
Massachusetts broke and stove a hole in her
bottom, and Capt Jones ran her ashore to save
her from sinking in deep water.
The storm was very severe at Washington.
The southern portions of the city were flooded
For time on the south side of Pennsylvania
avenue the water was three feet above the curb.
reaching the seats of the streetcars. The rail-
road depots could not be approached on foot.
There was great damage to private property.
Many houses were unroofed and trees destroyed.
Telegraphic communication was interrupted,
The damage to the Patent Office may necess.
tate taking down the walls and roof entirely.
The uncovered rooms were all flooded and
there is fear of damage to the records
Inc storm was the most destructive that has
visited delaware Bay for many years. About
1000 sail, mostly wood laden and GOLFERS lay
in the harbor. Ten vessels foundered at their
moorings. At daylight in the morning the un-
fortunate crews were discovered clingipg TO the
rigging of the sunken vessels, and were rescu-
ed at great peril by the skifs Of the pilot boats
Reports come in of serious damage to the
Lake shipping during the blow, No great dis
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