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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-07-07
TWEED AGAIN.
How the BOSS Proposes 10 Settle It-Mr.
Townsend's Reply to ATTORNEY General
FairchiId.

How the BOSS Proposes 10 Settle It-Mr.
Townsend's Reply to !Attorney General
FairchiId.
NEW YORK, July 6-Wm. M. Tweed, in a
published letter to John d. Townsend, requests
that all the facts between Attorney General
Fairchild and Townsend as to his case be re-
ferred to Charles O'Conor for his written
opinion whether he (Tweed) had been faithful
to his promise, and whether what he had done
does not justify his release
Townsend publishes a lengthy reply to the
Attorney General, in which he says:
"You make no attempt in your report to deny
that you stated to Kelly that you would release
Tweed it he carried out his intentions as ex-
pressed in his letter to O'ConOr; you do not
deny that on the 22d of April you told me you
were surprised at finding how much evidence
Mr.. Peckham had that corroborated what
Tweed could testify to, and that you then init
mated to me that Tweed wonld be released in
few days. you fail to deny that you gave assur-
ances to the same effect to Tweed; you fail to
explain how it was that without my knowledge
you called upon Tweed with Bryant, and how
is it that Bryant could have been so conversant
with your movements and your wishes and SO
Ignorant of them, unless he was acting in con-
cert with you; you give no reason why you
requested me not to communicate with Mr..
Peckham on the subject of the proposition ;
you show no reasons, as L trusted you would,
why you had been so very considerats to the
many Ring thieves who still live in comfort
ana elegance; you nave not denied that 1t was
by your suggestion that Tweed declined to tes-
tify before the Senate Committee on the
WOOdin matter; or why it was that when
Tweed was expecting a full! examination of the
matters set forth in my statement you confined
yourself in your interview with him on the
9th of March to taking statement in writing
from him of what he could prove against
Senator Woodin.'
The letter replies at length to various portions
of the Attorney Generals report, and among
other things denOunces as falsehood the
statements that he (Townsend) offered to COL
lect for 10 per cent. the amounts covered BY
Tweed's checks, and that he (Townsend) was
given him by the latter being merely to prevent
his being retained by the people. The letter is
quite caustic and almost all of a personal
character
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WASHINGTON.
None Others Need Apply.

WASHINGTON, July Con account of the
great pressure upon the Secretary of the Navy
for positions in the Department, employment
at the navy yards, &C., he has been compelled
ness of the Department is obstructed by per-
sonal applications for positions. The Secretary
notifies the applicants that the time for ap-
plications for positions in the De-
partment is closed and that the persons seek
ing places at the navy yards must hereafter
Rotary declines to interfere in any way with
the appointments to places in any other of the
Departments. Commandants of the various
yards have full authority to employ all the
workmen needed and according to the circu-
lar issued few days ago by the Secretary per-
sons will be employed on account of their skill
and efficiency and without regard to political or
other considerations
Yesterdays Cabinet Meeting.
The Cabinet session today was mainly de-
voted to an informal discussion concerning the
Presidents recent order prohibiting federal
officers participating in the management of
political committees and conventions. with
especial reference to the questions whether it
should be enforced against certain officials who
took part in the Iowa convention. and whether
Postmaster General Key correctly interpreted
the purpose of the order in his yeste rday's let
ter to his Madison, (Wis.,) postmas ter. No
formal action was taken, but it was agreed
that the letter of the Postmaster General was
a correct and judicious statement of the m an.
ing of the order in regard to cases like the one
presented from Wisconsin, and that while the
order should be firmly maintained and impair.
TALLY enforced, there is no occasion to apply it
to Iowa office-hoIders who were elected as
members of the convention before it was issued
and who probably took their seats before it
reached them by mail.
The letter accrediting Senior Mata as minis
ter from the Diaz government was read at the
meeting and the subject of interested atten-
ton. 1t was very friendly and pleasant doc.
ument, but its contents received no further at
tention than respectful listening, as it is not
regarded at present proper to take action be.
You'd reference to the State De partment.
Some time was given to considering foreign
appointments without determination upon any
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RE I!G N.
The TurcO-RuSSian War.
HOW THE RUSSIANS WERE
DEFEATED in ASIA.
Weakness of the Turks in Bull
garia.
THEIR FRONT AND REAR
THREATENED.
New Peace Negotiations RumOr-
ed
New Peace Negotiations Rumor.
THE AsrATIC CAMPAIGN.

How the Russians were Defeated.
LONDON, July GA despatch from Berlin
says: Russian official intelligence thus ex-
plains the occurrences in the Asiatic theatre of
war; Gen. Melikoff having reached the Ar
axes valley by way of Kars and KagismaD, was
marching west in the direction of Erzeroum
when the Turks occupying the fortified position
of Junin menaced his right flank. To prevent
their attacking his front and rear, Meikoff be-
fore proceeding further west, had to turn north
and attack Zewin. The attempt failed and
Melikoff fell back to the Araxes valley where
he heard that the southern column under Ter
gukassoH, which was to have met him there
previous to joint march on Erzeroum, was
likewise defeated near Delibaba and had re-
treated. Tergukassoff is seemingly determ-
cue Bayazid, while Melikoff, according to the
latest intelligence, intended to take up posi-
ton in the Araxes valley and hold the road to
Kars against the victorious force from levin.
The Fight ut Bayazid-A Battle Impend.
ing at Kars--Reinforcements for the
Russians.
NEW YORK, July Cat Bayazid, recently
captured from the Russians, the invaders fought
desperately, and the Turks attacked with the
fury of fanatieism and with vigorous shouts of
'Allah!' The Turks secured large quantity
of stores, as Bayazid was depot for a con-
siderable portion of the Russian left, which
was endeavoring to flank the Turkish position.
IoTa uoSpdtcH, July fCL, says MuKntar
Pasha has advanced close to Kars. The line of
retreat of the Russians is menaced by Faik
Pasha, who has advanced to the northward of
Bayazd. The environs of Vau swarm with
Kurds from the mountains, who harass the re-
treating Russians. The Cossack cavalry suf-
fered severely from the constant attacks and
surprises Of these irregular allies of the Turks.
1t is stated at Vienna that the Russian be-
sieging force at Kars has advanced to Ardos to
effect junction with the lately defeated corps
of Gems. .Tergukassoff and Hermann. A battle
is imminent at Ardos and it will probably de-
eide the fate of Kars.
The Russians are evacuating Ardahan. The
Cossacks have been modified and ordered to
reinforce the Armenian army.
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THE INDIANS.
The Same Old siory-Joseph's Band Gets
Away.

Ihe same Old Sf0ry-Joseph's Band Gets
Away.
PORTLAND July 6.-News has been received
from Gen. Towards camp on Salmon River up
to June 80. On the 29th of June IS Indians
passed along Bald Mountain opposite the camp
in full view of the soldiers. Gen. Howard is
hurrying his preparations to pursue the sava-
ges or find the direction taken by them. The
trail indicates that Joseph" intends escaping
to the buffalo country. The general will inn
mediately retrace his steps to Lewiston and
endeavor TO head him off by way of Hang
mans creek. Capt. McConville of Lewiston
with volunteers starts today to scout in the
vicinity of State Creek to find the direction
Joseph has taken.
The Walhuer Indians of Baker county. Ore
gon, are restless and fears are entertained that
they will effect junction with the bostiles.
It is reported that Joseph will take up a posi-
tlon in the impossible gulches and canons in
lending to fight it out. The opinion is that he
Will start for the buffalo country. Joseph has
now day and half start of the troops, Cen.
howard mas about 500 men, three howitzers
and two Gatlin guns.
SAN FRANCISCO, July 6.-According to des.
patch from Phoebe, there is no trouble with the
Indians in southeastern Nevada. r. r. HoI.
land, an agent of the Mopwa Indian reserva.
ton, and William L. Carter, a hlack smith
were killed by band of four horse th;o1es'
All the inhabitants of the valley turned nn.
and pursued them. One of their number. Isaac
McMannus, was captured, wounded, near St.
George. The others are supposed to be hidipg
in the mountains.
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BY TELEGRAPH.
MAINE.
Western Normal School.

western Normal school.
PENNINGTON, July 6.-Today was alumni
day at the Normal School In the forenoon
business and class meetings were held, and in
the afternoon papers were read on the rights
and responsibilities of teachers by j. A. Green
class rs, and on the result of habit by f. L.
Whitney, class of 6S. Superintendent Cor
thell, Rev. DIR. Angler of Boston, G. G. Rounds
Principal of the school, G. E. Chick of Boston,
and many others spoke. Ia the evening an
Grafton was delivered by Rev. DR.. Angler of
Boston. One hundred alumni attended the
meetings.
A Brutal Assault In Biddeford.
BIpDEFoRD, July 6-Stephen Macdonald was
waylaid on Main street last night by Charles
Riley and three other roughs, knocked down
and frightfully beaten. The brutes jumped
upon him, kicked him in the back and knocked
out his teeth. His cries attracted the police.
and Riley. and one other were soon captured
and locked up Macdonald being in a precari-
GUS condition his examination was postponed
till tomorrow.
Fire in Emblem.
SKowHEGAN, July 6.-The farm buildings of
Phinehas Eames of Embden, consisting of a
house, shed and two barns, were destroyed by
fire. last night. Part of the furniture was saw
ed. Loss $4,000; insured for $1,000. The fire is
supposed to have been incendiary.
Probable Murder mt West Lebanon.
BIDDEFoRD, July Cat West Lebanon July
4th, James Perkins and John d. Basdell CON-
mitted savage assault upon Stephen Dixson,
and the probabilities are that the latter will die
from his wounds. The assailants were arrested
and brought before Justice Cakes of Sonth Ber-
wick, and their examination continued to Mon.
day next, at West Lebanon, when County At.
torney Lunt will personally have charge,
Going to Teach the Japanese.
EAsTPoRT, July Gu. S. Treat left today
per steamer. He goes to Japan by request Of
the Japanese Minister, on salary of $4,000 pei
year and expenses, to teach the putting up Of
canned fish and canned goods generally.
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War Notes,


AT Woolwich arsenal everything is ready to
dispatch an army corps in "a hours. All war
materials are in perfect readiness for shipment,
even baggage wagons and harnesses are being
laid out for use.
There is no doubt but Suleiman Pasha an d
his army have been recalled from Montenegro.
The Greek and Roman Christians and some
Musselmans of Bosnia are urging Austria to
occupy that province.
1900 persons fleeing from Adledar from fear
of the Russians, persisted from hunger.
In,consequence of the remonstrance of Eng
land the Porte has sent imperative orders to
the commanders of the Black Sea to render the
blockade more complete.
The Daily News Bucharest despatch saws
Prince Charles will probably leave Saturday
for Kalafat. Interesting events are expected
there during next week.
The Daily Telegraph's Vienna corresponds MT
states that an interview between the Empero rs
Of Germany and Austria is finally arranged for
Salisbury. The date is not yet fixed.
1t is stated that all the representatives of he
press have been ordered to leave the Russian
headquarters Immediately
The Manchester Guardians special from
Vienna says it is rnmored that by the advice
of Austria kind of informal armistice will be
established in Montenegro, both sides main.
tanning the defensive.
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MEXICO.
Denunciation of the Order 10 Gen. Ord
Mexican Journals Foresee an Annexa-
ton scheme-The Government to De-
mand a Modification of the Order.


Denunciation of the Order 10 Gen. Ord
Mexican Journals Foresee an Annexa-
ton scheme-The Government to De-
mand a Modification of the Order.
City OF MEXICO, June 80, via HAVANA
The spirit of the order to Gen. Ord to cross the
Rio Grande has been misunderstood by the
press, which made bitter attacks on the Ameri-
can government The official journal charges
the United States government with the VIOLA
ton of treaties and international law, alleging
that the Rio Grapde movement is pretext for
territorial aggrandizement, or for forcing Lerdo
on the Mexican people. The attacks have
called forth a memorandum from Minister
Foster addressed to the government and foreign
representatives. The following are the princi-
pal points:
The instructions given Gen. Ord are not the
announcement of new measure on the part
of the United States; the depredations COM
mitted during the past four years were not
common to both sides Of the frontier; Mexico
took no adequate, no vigorous measure to pre-.
vent the depredat:ons or punish the outlaws;
Mexico frequently acknowledged her inability
to discharge her duty regarding the preserva.
ton of order on the Rio Grande frontier, giving
as reason internal dissension; the instructions
OF Gen. Ord are misinterpreted by the Mexican
government, therefore the declaration made by
the Mexican minister OF war is unwarranted in
ofhcally asserting that the instructions to Gen.
ora are IN contravention of treaties between
Mexico and the United States.
A Geographic despatch announces meeting
between Gems Ord and Trevino at Pedras
Negros, at which amicable and satisfactory
arrangements were made for the suppression of
raids.
The Mexican government insists upon the
modification of the order to Gen. Ord and
fears are entertained that the modification will
not be conceded. There is considerable ex-
element over the affair. Senior Refael Benani-
des is commissioned by the Mexican govern
ment to make special and minute study of
the situation on the border and report meas
ures deemed expedent for putting stop to
raids and disorders
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ON THE DANUBE.

Rep0rted Russian Repulse At BjeIa.
SHUMLA, Jnly 6 The battle fought yester-
day in the vicinity of Bjela lasted IL hours
The Russians were repulsed with considerable
loss and fell back-on Sistova. No details.
No Important Action Expected at Present.
BUCHAREST. July 6.-No important action
is expec ted until the Russians have established
their depot of supplies on the southern side of
the Danube and prepared everything for an ad-
vance.
The Russian Losses at sistova.
ST. PETERSBURG, July Cit is officially an
nounced that the Russian losses in crossing the
Danube at Sistova were 300 killed and 400
wounded.
Turks Threatened in Front and Rear.
LONDON, July 6.-The Times Bucharest cor
respondent says: have no faith in any effect
nal resistance by the Turks on the line of Ira
jams wall. The correspondent then summarizes
the military situation, showing that the Turks
are threatened in front by the Russian army at
Sistova, and IN the rear by a corps advancing
through the Dobrudscha. Russian officers of
rank at the front believe that the cam paign
will soon be decided.
The Russian Forces in BuIgaria.J
BUCHAREST, July 6-The 10000 Russians
who have crossed the Danube at Sistova, in
clude 10000 cavalry and $50 cannon, About
$4,000 more Russians are concentrated between
Simnitza and Turnu Magureii. The army
which crossed at Sistova has been divided into
three bodies, the principal of which is march
ing on Rustchuk, and the other two towards
the Balkans and Nikopolis respectively. Gen.
lgnatieH has arrived at the headquarters of
Grand Duke Nicholas at Sistova
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MINOR TELEGRAMs.

For the quarter ending June 3Oth, 100000
feet OF sawed lumber were shipped trom Otta-
wa, valued at $385,0OO.
Thursday nights storm washed away Berks
Lehigh Railroad, between Moselem and Len
A supposed baby-farmer named Mrs. Pair,
has been arrested at Philadelphia.
David S. Brown, founder of some of Phila.
delphlas most important industries, died yes-
terday, aged ".
A large number Of Ottawa Orangemen are
expected to take part in .he Montreal parade
on the 18th.
Cattle are dying from heat in the neighbor
hood of New Orleans.
Six persons have been poisoned at linton.
Mo-, recently. A negro. woman is suspected.
Fire at Beach Mills, N. Y, yesterday, de-
stroyed s. Giles hotel and several other build
lngs. Loss $4,000; insurance $1,000.
Andrew >. Roberts. Jr., was arrested at
team at Raymond last April.
Jack Thompson (colored) was buno o. Tn
Grange, Ga, TOR killing two negro children.
Next meeting of the General Presbvterian
Council will be held at Philadelphia.
George +. Almy of Nashua, N. H.. was ar
rested yesterday for dealing in forged checks.
The foreman of the Baltimore grand iurv
winch ln9lcted the presiding Justice of the
court mas been arrested for making false pre-
sentiments. f-0
The city of San Francisco has gained nearly
every point in its contest with the Snrinn Vais
ley Water Company. The claims OF The conn.
pany which are defeated amounted to $3.50 00o
The New Hampshire House has voted to ad.
journ July 14th. w "u-
The death rate of New York city this week
is over 6OO-one-ffth more than last week.
An incendiary fire at Gloucester. Mass.
Th1Isd az night destroyed property to the value
government steamboat inspectors are moving
to prevent the excessive crowding of New York
pleasure steamers, which have heretofore been
fruitful fields for pickpockets.
Deputy Collector W. Fl. 81. McAllister of St.
Alhans, VT, has been removed for deficit of
$1,000. He used the funds towards his new
mouse, intending to replace the money! as
usual. bis bondsmen are good for the amount.
On the pleasure trains from Coney Island to
Prospect Park Thursday night, the clothes of
several passengers were set on fire by blazing
cinders, but no serious accident occurred.
Major George S Merrill postmaster at Law.
renee, mas sent in his resignation as Secretary
OF Inc republican State Committee of Massa-
chusetts.
Three young men, Alexander Ponteclli. Ar
thur Well and Albert Barrett were drowned
at Staten Island Thursday by the undertow of
the South Beach. 'i''" VI
The Catholics of New Rochelle demand that
the Douay Bible shall be read in schools saw.
ing that the Protestant Bible is mutiIated and
uninspired version of the Scriptures.
J. NJ. S. Williams has failed. His failure
w WI not affect the financial credit of the firm
OF Gndden q Williams, which is one of the
oIoest shipping houses, and is financially
days ago. '''''"-
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MINOR TELEGRAMs.

W. G. Faxon, teller. and Fargo McCleland.
book-keeper. of the private banking house of
Bartlett q Smith at Columbus, Ohio, are de-
taulters, to what amount is not known.
Q: A. Reese of Huntington county, Pa, for
killing DIR. j. A. Spade in December last was
yesterday sentenced to fine of $500 and i'm.
prisonment for ten years.
The Portsmouth, N. H., Artillery say they
have received an invitation to visit England
and are bound to accept it.
Montreal Council has adopted resolution
pledging help to suppress the liquor traffic.
Trouble is reported among the Indians in
southwestern Nevada. Several murders re-
ported.
Steamer Northcote, constructed for the navi-
cation of the Saskatchewan river, started from
Cedar Lake, above Grand Rapids, at its mouth.
on the 4th Of May, assembled the stream to Fort
Edmonton and returned to Cedar Lake.
The Secretary of the Treasury left Newport,
Il. l., for Provincetown last night. L. p Nor
ton gave grand dinner at the former place in
his honor.
The loss on the vauo of Boston real estate
for the year will be fully $40,O0O0O0, and on
personal property $4,000, 900.
New Hampshire appropriated 100000 YES
terday for new state prison.
Joe Coburn has been denied a new trial.
Fall meeting of the National Rifle Associa-
ton has been fixed for September TO-
Suit of Warren a. Silcox to recover for gold
badges to the New York City Council, has been
dismissed, the Supreme Court deciding that the
city is not holden for such expenditures.
George and James Broswell of Crokeyille,
Tenn, were yesterday sentenced to be hung
August 7tb, for the murder of Russell Allison
in November, 1875.
Hugh Blair and his wife, Margaret, residing
at $50 Sullivan street, New York, Guarrelled
last night. Hugh stabbed his wife, inflicting
wound which will prove fatal He was arrest
ed.
A. w. Goodrich of Lawrence, Mass, fred a
gun loaded with shot into group of small
children who were picking cherries under his
trees. Several children were wounded and he
was arrested.
Another severe storm passed over Indiana
and Ohio Thursday evening, doing still further
damage to crops and farming property general
ly. A boy was killed by falling tree at La
ma, Ohio, and G. W. Miller was killed by light
ming at Meadvile, Pa. At Morristown hail
stones as large as hens eggs fell.
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The Grover Investigation.

SAN FRANCISCO, July i'm the Grover in
vestigation the following testimony was given
by Senator Goodman in relation to converse
tlon between him and j. III. Mosier. member of
the Oregon House:
Mosier said to me the night before the
senatorial election, GLOW is this senatorial
question going?" L said. II don't know" He
asked, @Why won't Grover do?' L replied,
well, Grover is good man, but he is not nv
choice" ''Well," he said, there is a chance
to make some money, a man can get $1,000 for
his vote" Said /, "Who has the monevo'' lie
answered Il know where the money is, and
you can get $1,000 for your vote; they want
three more votes and they have got $4,000 to pay
for them''
To the question of who offered it, witness
said, You will have to judge that as L did,
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MORE PEACE TALK.
Austria Proposing Mediation.

New YORK, July GA London despatch
says Austria has recently proposed joint medi-
ton with England between Russia and Turkey,
and that this proposal has been accepted by
ENGLAND. Efforts are now being made, it is
reported, by Germany to prevent any such
mediation. A meeting between the Emperors
of Russia and Austria is desired by Germany,
and Prince Bismarck is corresponding with
Count Andrassy with this object in view 1t
is believed that a close alliance subssts between
Germany and Russia.
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Foreign Notes.

Sir Stafford Northcote will stand against Mr.
Gladstone for the Lord Rectorship of Glasgow
University.
Frederick Wilhelm Hockloenchur, the Ger
man traveller and author, is dead.
A number of the officers and crew of the U.
S. S. Gettysburg, visited the Pope yesterday.
Gen. Grant has arrived at Brussels. He had
no formal reception as he is travelling incog-
nito.
Portugal having consented to act with Eng
land in suppressing the slave trade on the Mo-
zambique coast, a British cruiser has been or
dered thither. She willcarry Portuguese
official and visit all the haunts of slavers and
be empowered to search suspicious vessels, even
when carrying Portuguese colors.