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The Portland daily press., 1877-05-24
THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS
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The Portland daily press., 1877-05-24

The question now in the male juvenile mind
IS whether to wait around for his hair to dry, or
to walk boldly into the house and risk his
mothers finding out that he has been in SWIM
ming.
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-24

George Francis Train says he finds Boston
''corroded with the midnight livery of unuttera-
BILE gloom,' condition we have ourselves
noted, but omitted to mention, having rela-
tives there
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-24

Not one of the war maps shows any trees for
the officers to crawl behind. and that makes
the anticipated battle ground look strange and
unnatural. Ask any old soldier if this isn't
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-24

We make constant effort to keep our stock up to
the requirements of rapidly increasing business,
and think all will acknowledge that we sell reliable
goods at reasonable prices.
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-24

COAL YARD FOR SALE.
nNE half OF the whole ofa Coal yard which Is
" now doing good business. Address Bog 9a6,
Portland Me. mylldu
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-03-02
HAYES ELECTED.
Official Declaration of the
Count.
THE DECISION AT 40 A. NJ.
A Day and Night of Insane Excitement in
the House.
1855 VOTES for HAYES and WHEELER.

At 4:1O a. m. to-day the President Of the
Senate declared that Rutherford b. Hayes
was elected President of the United States,
and William A. Wheeler Vice-President
Congress devoted the whole day yesterday
and large part of the night to the electoral
proceedings. In the House the ilbusters made
a hard fight to pass a resolution demanding
that Mr.. Hewitt's Vermont package be opened
in joint convention, the object being to get
the State referred to the Electoral Commission,
and give Mr. Field an opportunity to offer his
down. but by series of rOll-calls and scenes of
extraordinary disorder wasted time until late
in the evening. The fbusters were beaten by
the Conservatives and by Mr.. Randall's rulings
Sixty Republicans in the House finally voted
To reject SOlacc'S vote from Vermont to stop
iilibustcring. The flibuStcrs then resolved to
object to the votes of Virginia and West Nir-
ginia, but no Senator would sign the objections
The Joint convention met at 1870 p. NJ, and
the full vote of Vermont, Virginia, and West
Virginia was counted. There then remained
only the State of Wisconsin. Objection was
made to Republican elector, and the houses
separated. The Conservatives resolved to
complete the count before adourning. Last
night the Tammany Hall General Committee
in this city denounced the course Of the Re-
publican party, in regard to the Presidency, as
a Conspiracy of Force and Fraud
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-03-02

the committee held a meeting and appointed both
ladies and gentlemen to appear and assume the
duties which the Executive Committee had assigned
them. In the programme which appeared III the
morning papers the Democrats Oh the Executive
Committee were in tilc majority and assumed the
responsibility of naming three persons of their party
to act various committees, the Republicans
doing the same The time being short there was
no time to consult with all personally, and as the
reception was intended to Dc above anything having
political significance the arrangements seemed most
perfect. In order 10 give the affair some partisan
color, however, Mrs Bell, wife of the eX-Secretary
Of state, who defeated at the late election by
Mr.. Barnes, Republican, came out in a card de-
Ginning to serve or in any way to take part in the
festivities. This card was followed by another
signed by five Democratic politicians.
There is feeling of complete disgust by nearly
every citizen, Democratic well as Republican, that
the sgucrs ofsthcSe cards should far forget com
mon civility as thus prominently to intimate their
partSanslip 1t is particularly embarrassing to the
Democratic members OH the Committee of Arrange
mcnts, who made the appointments in good faith.
The distinction the signers of the cards have them
selves assumed is not however, of a character to
increase a sentiment of respect admiration among
the people of this city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-03-02
LOUISIANA AFFAIRS.
COL. BURKE GROWING ANXIOCs-A FAILURE OF THE
COUNT FATAL TO NICHOLS.

BY TELEGRAPH TO THE IldBUNEJ
WASHINGTON, March 1.-COl. Burke of Lou
isiana, tie agent OF the Nichols Government here eN-
pressed much annoyance today at the delay in the con-
pet,on Of the count. He said tnat the continued fbuS-
tering was very prcudiCal to the plans for settlement
Of the controversy between the hostile authorities in
Ncw-Olleans. The session Of the Legislature expires at
midnight tonight by legal limitation. If the count
had been gone through with TINS afternoon, Coz.
Burke says that the Nichols party would have
mad an undsputed quorum of both branches
Of the Legislature in session TO confirm the title of
Nichols and all the acts his Legislature since it has
been IN session. and the result would have been thdt
Gov HAYES would have found that party in full posses
sion of all branches of the State Government The quorum
would have been obtained within hour after Gen.
Grant had the orders 10 Gen Augur when II Is he
tieyed he will telegraph the moment Gov Hayes is de
clarcd elected
"The extra session of the Legislature" Col Burke
continued has been called by Gov. Nichols to sit ID
DAYS; but feel that II this count don't 80 through and
new Presidential election is ordered it would he the
end of the Democratic party in Louisiana; they wouldn't
even run ticket, because election would make us
give I'D our present victory and would he held under
more CALLING Republican auspices than the last Col.
Burke seems think that If the hlbustering goes on
day longer Gen Grant will reconsider his intended or
dcls to Gen Augur and do nothing to settle the difficulty
before he goes out of office.
The Presidents determination to modify Gen. Augur's
orders in regard to affairs soon as the cleo
toral count is completed is not recently reached
Nearly two months ago, when 1t first became apparent
that the electoral controversy likely to be settled in
an amicabe manner the President informed some OF the
latiyes from Louisiana cOnfdentiay Of what
be intended TO do and every event which has since oc
Cured in that state has tended 10 strengthen his belief
IN the wisdom Of the policy now to be adopted In con-
yersation with representative from Louisiana to-day
he reiterated intention OF dong what ne could 10
allow the people of that State to settle their local affairs
in their own way.
1t may be positively asserted that no political pledges
have been given on either side conditions for the
adoption Of this policy. The Legislature OF Louisiana
viii be at liberty choose such persons to represent The
State in the United States Senate they may think most
fitted for the positions. Gov. Nichols and his friends
have promised the President that they will see to II that
the lives Of the cOored citizens OF Louisiana are pro-
teced and that they shall be guaranteed the full ENJOY
ment Of all rights accorded to them by the Constitution
and the laws This promise they intend to carry out In
good faith and the only that they have made
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-03-02
NETWORK. FRIDAY, MARCH 2, 1877.

named Slower and Immediately upon seeing her In the
passage fred two shots at her Neither OF the shots took
effect however. and owing TO prompt interference by Mr.
Wilson Of the Loan Division the lady escaped further
danger LttctOn then fired upon himself, though only
inf citing slight injury The Of the shooting APP
pears TO he mystery, neither person concerned has
given any exp anation Of it. Lttlcton appeared to be
drunk aud his reck, ssuess endangered the lives OF
many people who in the hall at the time. After the
sl ong the lady went Immediately TO her home, ana
her attempted murderer was promptly taken 10 the POI
lice station The halls and corridors OF the Treasury
where the shooting occurred crowded with an ex-
cited and frightened thrOng OF men and women imme
give any explanation Of the event and many OF whom
inclined TO believe that another Mary Harris
episode being enacted. some OF the employees assert
that the declared that the woman he assaulted was
his wife, but that she was employed here under dicr
ent name.
Col. w. T. PetOn, Secretary of the National
Democratic Committee was before the Senate Commit
Privileges and Elections and read written state
relation election dispatches He testified in
substance that all kilograms received by the Democratic
Committee in NewYork during the late election were de-
livcred during the day at No 80 Lbertyst and during
the night at the Everett House. In accordance with or
dcrs left The telegraph offices that none OF the teie
grams We're received at No. 10 Gramercy PARK, even
wnen directed there, nor were the answers sent rom
there. The kilograms opened by such members Us
present at the tine None of the cipher kilograms
delivered at Gramercy Park, and Coy Tden never
knew cipher elegrams received from sent TO
Oregon. The "GObble" dispatch was never seen by
The Telegram from Portland Oregon, dated Nov IS ur-
porting 10 signed by Mr. Patrick aud Senator Kelley,
was never translated read by him tPelton and he
understood 10 contain proposition to purchase
IA Republican elcetor, nor any other eector lie never
sanctioned the furnishing Of money to purchase AN
eecor Oregon, did any else to his knowledge
His purpose was simply furnish the Democratic Com
mtec OF Oregon with sufficient funds to meet their Just
ana legitimate expenses and Of sustaining their rights
He never heard ntmatCd by any that Gov Grover
else in office in Oregon was To be PAID any
thing that Mr.. Cronin was TO be paid anything Tor
loss of lime expenses etc.
Gen. W. Clark. formerly in Congress from Texas,
has been appointed Special Agent OF the Internal Rove
uuc Service, ana Will be gnCd TO general duty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-03-02
PRICE FOUR CENTS.

opened. The object of the contest in the House to-
day was therefore, twofold. The first and most inn
portant was to open the door for the admission OK
the quo uarranto BILL and the other TO delay tho
proceedings and endanger the completion OF the
electoral count.
The electoral law provides that while any ques-
ton is being considered by the Commission, either
house may proceed with its legislation or other
business The Speaker has several times ruled that
this language necessarily prevents the transaction
of any legislative business before the electoral
count is completed except during the sessions Of the
Commission. When, therefore, David Dudley Field
failed to present his quo Wd'rdnto bill before the
Commission reported on the South Carolina papers.
his last opportunity gone unless a second pre-
tended return could be IN some way smuggled in
from one of the remaining States, so as to make
another session of the Electoral Tribunal necessary
Had Mr.. Field been able month ago to foresee the
hopeless plight in which Mr.. Tildens would be
to-day, there certainly would have been no lack OF
dual returns. Fraudulent certificates from every
one of the now remaining States would have found
their way into the mahogany box. At all events
the second Vermont paper, which has been in Mr..
Hewitts possession since the middle Of Decenl-
Der. would have gone into the possession of the
President of the Senate, and would have been
opened by Mr.. Ferry last evening.
This neglect of Mr. Hewitt was fatal TO the cause
of the revolutiOnstS to-day. The absurdity of the
claim that a member of the house could rise in his
place in the joint meeting Of the two honscs and
offer a return from a State when it reached in
the count was too apparent even for Democrats to
assert unless they were crazed by unrcasonIng par
tisanshp or by the promise of office in case their
revolutionary schemes succeeded. Absurd this
assertion was however, it was put forward and con-
tended for hours by resort to every parliament
tary expedent known TO the rules, and to some not
sanctioned by any rules 1t was the last struggle Of
the long contest. In its failure Mr.. Tildens last
hope departed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-03-02
TEIEGRAPUIC NOTES.

UTICA n. Y, March 1.-Wiam Brushill, who
killed John Donovan Norwich. Chenango County, by shoot
ing Monday has been held by Coroner Hand Of that place
for wiliul murder
SPRINGFIELD, H., March LIN the United States
concluded til. 1lit OF
against the Receivers of the ONO and
Mississippi Railroad Torrance King. aud argument began
to-day.
UTICA, n. Y, March 1.-Dclos NJ Powers, lawyer
of Norwich been held by the United states Commissioner
upOn the charge Of obtaining about ~ 400 pension money
OstcnsiDy for minor children living ia plymouth, Chenango
County, upon fraudulent representations.
NEwBuRGH, n Y, March 1.-The NcTbHryh DGiiy
ana esky Journal and job printing house I'd with
II to-day passed the has vi Mersrs lutehic - ne
nl Mr. Ritchie editor. The that there
will be no change politics VI the paper which has always
been Republican.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-03-02
PROGRESS TO PITTSBURGH.

GREAT ENTHUSIASM ALOSG THE ROUTE.
PITTSBURGH. Penn, March 1.-At Newark there
was another immense crowd of citizens TO get a
sight OF the Prcsident-elect, and give him hearty
greeting. The Governor was escorted to the rear
platform and was kept busy for some moments in
shaking hands as the people pressed forward with
eagene>S for recognition. The enthusiasm was
uubounded and wishes for success Of the new adj
ministration were showered on the Governor. Calls
were made for speech but the Governor bowed IN
acknowledgement, and in moment the train was
gone. After the train had passed half length
colorcd man made break for the rear car, clam
bered up and got shake of his hand fer his pains
The colored people are out i'll full force to-day The
train is about quarter of an hour late, but every
thing /, IN splendid shape.
The Presidential party is in the immediate charge
Of Col l.. G. Weir of Cincinnati, and one Of the
Governors stat, who is All admirable manager.
At Coshocton, large crowd of ladies and gentle
men mad assembled. and there was the same shO" OF
enthusiasm as at other points. Although the tram
stopped only minute the Misunderstanding was carried
on vigorously
Numerous dispatches are received at every sta
ton showing the progress of events at Washington
and the news quickly passes from one end OF the
train to the other.
The train carrying Gov. Hayes and friends arrived
at Pittsburgh Oh time, and with every one delighted
with the trip. The train was Immediately trans
lerTed TO the Pennsylvania Central Railroad, and
Ielt promptly time. The reception at all points
has been enthusiastic to degree never before ac-
corded to any public man in Ohio Large crowds
were III waiting at DennisOn and Steubcnyillc, and
demanded not only to but to hear the President
eject. There was no speaking but plenty of hand
shaking and expressions Of good WILL At the latter
H. l.. H.. fVi
otc ans and helped to divide the bonors with the
citizens
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-03-02

EMINENT SERVICES OF LEVY, wATTERsoN, GLOVER,
DURHAM AND j. Y. BROWN IN THE HOUSE YES
TERoAY.
fBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRTDCNE.l
WASHINGTON, March 1.-The Louisiana delega-
tIon portion of which, previous.to yesterday, had
voted with the iilibUsters from the beginning of the
dilatory proceedings went over to-day in body to
the other side. The explanation Of this is I'M
doubtedy the assurance which they have received
from GOV. layes's most intimate friends now in
Washington, as well as from Gen. Grant, that q
military policy toward Louisiana is no longer To be
pursued. In fact, Mr.. Levy, of the representa-
tlves from that State, announced this in his speech
to-day. In concluding his remarks he said:
believe truthful the assurances from prominent MEM
Mr. Hayes that event his election to the Prcs
dcncy hc Will be guided BY policy OF cOncilation To-
eral authority the army t0 force on those SsteS gOy
not ~ hcir choice bur that IN the of these
pcaccably tor themselves. This too IS the policy OF
Presd"ut Grant which he freely expresses and which
satisfied lac VIII carry ont ana adhere 10.
Under these CIRCUMSTANCE without entering, at least
at thi, time, upon any discussion OF the manner aud
10y which Nj. HAYES may secure the Pr siGcncy
satisfied from the action Of Congress that his accession to
for the before stated declare that. act
ated by sense or duty 10 Louisiana, shall throw
obstacle by any action or vote OF mine in tho
but relying upon the good faith, the integrity,
ana the trnthiulucSs Of the gentlemen who have
given the assurances. and having faith their individual
and personal honor shall unhrsatmgy discharge my
duty. aud call upon those of my fellow members who
have Influenced m their action this question
desire to protect Louisiana aud South Carolina, to on
me the which feel called upon and justified IN
pursuing.
None Of the Southern Democrats have behaved
better during the whole of the Presidential contest
in the House of Representatives, than John Young
Brown. Milton j. Durham, and Henry Watterson
of Kentucky to-day. In the midst OF the greatest
confusion to-day, Mr.. Brown. standing in the aisle
by his seat, denounced the rowdy element in tho
House which was dsgracing the name of the Amer-
can Congress in unmcasured terms. He told them
TO their faces that il the duty of the officers of
the House To make them behave themselves. When
a demand was made that strangers of whom several
hundred had been admitted, should be turned of
the floor and out of the cloak-roOln, Mr. Brown ex-
claimed " that the confusion due To the behavior
of members themselves The people in the
lobbies,' he said, would be ashamed 10 behave rs
members of Congress were doing" Mr.. Glover Of
Missouri one of the Democrats who has universally
voted with the Glibusters, also denounced the dis
graceful proceedings in the strongest language he
could command. He urged gentlemen not to forget
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-03-02
A REVIEW or THE DAY
FILIBUsTERING OVER VERMONT.
TUMULTUOUS SCENES IN OLE HoCSE-ThEfr AND
RETURN or HEwITT's PACKAGE-RASDALL DOES
ADMIRABLE WORK.
[BY TELEGRAPH To THE TRBUSE.l
Il month.


ADMIRABLE WORK.
GBY TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBuNEI
WASHINGTON. March 1.-The revoutionists seized
the first opportunity after the House was called to
order to-day To begin the work they determined
unon last night All appeals which desperate men
could imagine were dinned into the ears of every
Democrat who would listen who could be reached
mn tn midnight Some of the Southern state deleg;I-
tons were in session until long after that hour Mr..
Snr,uger and those who, with him. had tried yestcr-
dav TO repeat the Butler tactics of 1868 ana rouse
his side of the House against the Senate were
bu,ily at work trying to influence the passions OF
members In spite of all their work. however, the
first manifestation the floor to-day dld not sho"
any accession 10 their ranks. They had enough 10
cali the Yea, and NAYS and obsruct the proceedings
bv a call of the House. Such political nobodleS as
Messrs. Walling, Vance, and Ol}rIen led the hrst
attempt at delay aud Mr.. Hooker OF Mississippi was
the only Southern man who made himself proihl-
nent ut the start Republicans kept moderately
still though such irrecOncilabics as Mr. Lawrence
and Mr. Burchard, much To the annoyance oil their
o,yn side came nearer to adding to the delay than
VIA pleasant TO observe. After much sparrlhg tue
revoutionIsts forced the Yeas and Nays on recon
siderotion. Their strength however, fell off three.
Mr. Wood WAS then recognized with the resolution
under which the debate Oh Vermont was to proceed.
AT this juncturc most extraordinary scene occurred
Mr.. Caullied, who has been repudlated by his con-
stituents at home, rose under an excitement which
suggested grave questions concerning his mental
condition and claImed that he had question of
higher privilege than Mr.. Woods The Speaker ruled
that Mr. Popplcon, one of the obJectofr, had the
right 10 the floor to offer substitute To MI Noods
resolution Mr.. Poppleton then attempted to yield
IA Mr. Coulfrld but the Speaker declined TO allow
it unless he yielded absolutely Mr. P"ppIeton then
took the paper Mr. Caulhed had and tried TO present
if. Mr. Randall rebuked him for acting in bad faith.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-03-02

ANOTHER MEETING OF THE EMPERORs.
LONDON, Friday, March ]. 1877
CHINESE AND JAPANESE NOTES.

SAN FRANCI,CO, Feb. 2S.-lhc steamship
Gaelic from Hong Kong Yokohama, which arrived
to-day brings following intelligence: The famine III
Corca continues, and appeals have been made to Japan
Cor stance The Chinese authorities are reported TO
have recently gained victories the troops OF RakoOD
Beg III Cobb hut the reports re not authenticated Inc
spanish Minister Pcng has broken of relations with
the Chinese Government. Ihc dispute grows out OF Cnba
and the CoOic question.
Yokohama atyiccS to the 18th Of February The
bcnccii result of the reduction III thc land tax IS ui-
NcIsd,y admitted. The prlOcpal event 81 the month
vas tine Imperial visit 10 kIUtO, the ancient capital, Tor
the purpose of combining ceremonies equally represent
iHE ancient and modern Japan.