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From New York.
THE CUSTOM HOUSE INVESTIGATION.

1
NEW YORK, May 90.
The custom house committee held long
secret session to-day. Frederick Worden
testified that in his judgment consuls
should be experts in knowledge of goods.
When oss-examined he admitted that this
might necessitate great many consuls in
one town abroad. George W. Blake, city
weigher, said that United States weighers
throw every obstacle in the way of the city
weigher using his own gang to weigh
goods. They compel him to use their men
and divide half the money received from
merchants therefor. A letter from Gantz
Jones 81 Co., was read complaining of the
manner in which merchants are treated by
United States weigher Blackie and bis as
sistants. Their goods are left for long
time on the wharf, although Manageable
by atmospheric exposure. Colonel Burton,
deputy surveyor at the barge office, testified
that the force under the surveyor might be
slightly reduced. The examination of all
baggage should take place In one room,
which would prevent trouble and rumors
of frauds. He had heard rumors of inspect
ors receiving fees for passing baggage with
out examination, but does not believe them
does not believe uniforming inspectors ad-
visable or necessary. Josiah Rich testified
to being employed some years ago by mer-
chants to attend to their damaged goods
claims and fix the disputes between them
and the custom house. Several exclusion
house officials started in opposition and>got
large and unjust awards for merchants for
damaged goods, and forced him out of
business. There is a collusion between
them and the men in the appraisers depart
ment.
The Delaware, Lackawana and Western
and Pennsylvania coal companies announce
sales of 100000 tons of coal next Tuesday.
This is regarded, the Tribune says, as a de-
claration of war against the Philadelphia
and Reading companies.
The shipments of specie to Europe to-
day amounted to seven hundred thousand
dollars. The engagements for to-morrows
steamers amount to $65O,OOO.
1t is semi-officially announced that the
Pennsylvania railroad will reduce the
wages of employees ten per cent. and also
reduce the number employed.
Mt. MI; Bargh received $l2Q5. yesterday
lost and sick dogs.
Mrs. N. B. Hall of Green Island, N. Y,
has been appointed matron at Sing Sing
prison.
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From Washington.
A BOGUS LETTER OF RESIGNATION.

BOGUS LETTER OF RRsIdNATIoF.
WASHINGTON, May 90.
Several days ago letter was received by
the president, purporting to be from j. X.
Lewis, chief justice of Washington terri
tory resigningt that position, and concluding
with the remark that on retiring to private
life he was in full accord with the reconcil-
istion policy of the president. Not sus'
pecting the genuineness of the letter, the
president yesterday appointed Associate
Justice Green of the same court to fill the
vacancy supposed to have been occasioned
by the alleged resignation. This morning
information was received from Judge
Lewis and others by telegraph, pronounc-
ing the letter forgery, and Senator Mitch
ell represented these facts to the president,
who thereupon revoked his action OF yes
terday, thus continuing Judge Lewis in
office.
THE OPPOSITION IN OHIO.
The Posts special says: Gov. Young
of Ohio says in his judgment the opposition
to the presidents southern policy among
Ohio republicans, would, in the main, dis
appear before the October elections. There
is, he said, more danger of the republicans
losing the state on account of the silver
question, than from feeling of dssatisfac-
tion over the presidents policy. If we are
beaten in the state it will be due to three
causes First, bad nominations; second,
the presidents southern policy, and third,
the silver question.
The president issued an executive order
to-day reserving the Pagosa hot springs
and one square mile of land surrounding
them in Colorado as permanently public
property. Those springs are considered
valuable for medicinal purposes, and
this action is taken with view to pre-
vent future difficulties concerning them,
such as have caused 30 much trouble in the
case OF the Arkansas hot springs.
Secretary Sherman has decided 10 ap-
point commission to investigate the Phil
adelphia custom house, and, pending inves-
tigation, no changes will be made in the
personnel of the collectors office. A sim
liar commission will probably be appointed
to investigate the Boston custom house. A
member of the cabinet says no appoint
ments to foreign missions have yet been
agreed upon.
The secretary of state, by direction OF
the president, has now under consideration
what measures shall be recommended in
the cabinet to form basis Of plan o.
representation of the United States govern
ment and people at the Paris exposition in
1878.
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Fire Record.

NEW YORK, May 22.
At wedder, Ontario, Downing's store
house and contents loss $4,000.
At st. Augustine, Quebec, Catholic
church no particulars.
BRRDENTowN, N. j., May 20.
A fire broke out here at midnight which
threatens TO prove very destructive. Five
dwellings are already destroyed. A strong
west wind prevails carrying the flames to-
ward Main street. Great excitement.
ST. JOHN, N. B., May %.
Lees planning mill at Portland, Days
blacksmith shop, Prince & Shaw's carriage
factory, and houses owned by Thomas Col
Inns, James Zeachary, James Stanton
Chas. Gormely and Thomas Gilbert, wer'
burned last night. Eight other building
were damaged. Loss $4,000.
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WATERFOWL LIVE STOCK MARKET.
For Week Ending Tuesday, May 90, 1877

Cattle. Sheep & Lambs. Swine.
This week. 1l09 SO S4.S
Last week. 1883 lob S4ig
One year ago.....l22I ODD oeoo
Prices OF market Beet-A few choice at 50 co;
extra IS 25a rs; first quality 81 to9
S OO second quality Sc 5osT 90; third quality
~ Prices rice OF OF store cattle-working oxen v pair,
from 800, $3.50, sl75@s22O. --.--
Mich Cows and Calves from s25@45; extra
s5o: :oo@so. oo farIow cows sls@sso: -, .,.aoo.
Yearlings $l0@2o two years old slo9SO;
thre, years old s25@4o,
western fat swine, live 6@6Ac D 10.
Prices OF sheep ana lamDs In lots, az
s. So IS 1b 81 lOst5 90, each; extra t6 5o9s6O or
shearef sh' ep s@5Nc Sn.
Spribg latab- sSllc d 10.
Veal calves TO DC q 10.
Prices OF hides tallOw ana skins-Brighton
hides 6kc o h Brighton tallow 60 u b;
country hides &C eAS NJ country tsllow 90
'feitsESi 25asl 10 each Calf skins, lO@l2o
Rn.
Cattle-supply OF cattle lighter this week,
and the market, although prices fell on a trlne
at tho close last week at Brighton, remains
very much the same as our last H qgossssonps Ne
and one pair as high as sc, nice especlaiy
choice Nearly 1000 head OF western steers ar
lyed here OF gooq roaSer average aa Adams
Taylor sold axen, 10 dress 1860 MS, AT eHc e
10, D. W. j s. Nutter sold TO j. B. Thomas one
DALI very nno oxen. 10 uFthS 1oVV pot lhpNVN "
George Harris OF Whiteneld n. H., we think
the best pair ON the grounds at 9c Y h. d, VIZ
and 50 over. q. Clark sold stays for SloOi
oxen for sl6S; four year old steers for 500
sheep-The run is light but proporli nally
more lambs sheep and yearllngs at full prices
| Spring lambs do not bring as mucn; the range
TO-DAY is saio Instead OF il@l2c v ID. A SUI
periof lot OF lambs by W. IL. Bordwell. that
were the universal admiration OF every one
Grain higher rate. Henry Morse sold 81 year
| lings and old sheep, $3.50 his, at TAc. Wood
4 Johnson sold few lambs at lie, average b5
ms. -
1000 ms OF live poultry landed. one buyer had
5000 bs Price i9c for mixed lots,
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Defending Victoria Harbor-What
From
OTTowA, May 23

UTTOWAt MAY 20.
An application has been made for the
erection OF battery at McAuley's Point
for the defense of Victoria Harbor, British
Columbia. Serviceable guns for heavy
calibre are lying at the navy yard of that
city, which the imperial government is
willing to present to the Dominion for this
purpose. Gen. Smith has reported in favor
of earthworks at the point named, and the
subject 10 under consideration.
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THE SITUATION IN FRANCE.

LONDON, May 90.
A Paris dispatch says France will doubt
lessly pronounce overwhelmingly against
hacMahon at the elections, even if the
senate gives maj ority in favor of disso-
luton, which is very doubtful. A refusal
of the senate to authorize dissolution
would inevitably cause MacMahon's resig-
nation.
A Paris dispatch says MacMahon has re-
quested Don Carlos to leave France to-
night.
DEATH OF A DISTINGUISHED ARCHITECT.
Sir Matthew Dibley Wyatt, the English
architect, is dead.
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Reducing the Pay Of Engineers
BETHLEHEM, Penn

BkTHLkHkMI TtHH.I mhy 1u'
The Lehigh Valley railroad, to-day,
notified It's engineers Of proposed reduc-
tion in wages, to take effect June LIST.
Those now receiving $3.50 day are to be
reduced to $500; those receiving 1926 to
$500; those receiving $500 to $s.so. A
meeting of the brotherhood will bs held
Sunday to consider the matter.
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Weather Indications.
WAR DEPARTMENT,

OFPICK OF THE CHIKF SIGNAL OFFIoER,f
WASHINGTON May AL q. IN.
For New England and the lower lake
region, rising barometer, stationary or
falling temperature, winds mostly from
the northeast and northwest, partly cloudy
weather and light rains.
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PLANTS FOR SALE.
The Vescelius Amber Ointment

Is a very popular preparation for the speedy
cure OF Felons, old Sores, Cuts, Bruises, Scrof.
etc. It is very nice consistency for spreading
with knife on paper or cloth II is used by
physicians and the people; one box Will
convince any one 1t should be kept in every
house and every store,
For sale by A. W. Higgins Rutland, all drug
gists la Burlington, st. Albans, Winooski also
a Co.. Wholesale agents, Burlington, Vt. Price
30 cents, post paid.
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Try Them and be HAPPY.

Corns, Bunions, etc., are as useless TO the
Community as dishonest politicians, noisy row.
dies, squalling cats or bowling dogs under
your indow. Briggs Corn and Bunion Reme-
happy and contented. Sold by druggists,
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Base Ball.

CINCINNATI, May 20.
Hartfords 8 Cincinnati 4.
ROCHESTER, May 23.
A game between the Syracuse Stars and
Rochesters was called on the sixth inning
on account of rain, the score standing six
to five In favor of the Rochesters. The
game was decided on even innings on the
fifth, which gave 1t to the Stars by two to
one.
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
New York Stock and Money Market.
NEW YORK, NAV o.

GOLD quoted at 1857.
MONEY quoted at IN.
GOVERNMENT BONDS quiet
PRIME Mercantile Paper at 3La4H.
CLEARINGS, $l2,257,0O0.
CUSTOM RECEIPTS, $152,OOO
TREASURY disbursements ST2OO0
RAILROAD BONDS generally firm,
STOCKS In the early dealings were COMPARE
lively f1rm and advanced, but Subsequently de-
cllhGu 10 z, followed by fractional recovery.
During the afternoon there was an advance ~
y 10 from the lowest point but at the clo.e
the market weakened, the final dealings being
at the lowest OF the day, S
The following are tine quotations:
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The Russians Besiege Batoum with Great
Force-A Great Battle in Progress-Both
Sides Confident OF success-The Russians
want to take Constantinople for fun.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-12-19

THE senate Of the United States gave
the whole OF the 10Th inst to q discus
sion in executive session, Of the appoint
ments of the president for the New
York custom house. The nominations
were Theodore Roosevelt to be collector
in place Of Arthur to be removed, and
5. Bradford Prince as naval officer, vice
Cornell to.be removed, who were rep ort-
cd from the committee on commerce I'M
favorably. The third, viz : that OF f. A.
Merrill, to be surveyor of customs in
place Of Sharpe whose commission has
expired, was reported with favorable
recommendation No opposition was
manifested to the latter, but the contest
in regard to the two proposed removals
was extremely animated and took a
very wide range covering the discussion
of the rights, powers, and duties of the
president in regard to removals from
office, and the subject Of the civil ser
vice policy in general The action of
the senate in executive session sustained
the report of the committee on com
mcrce, The vote rejecting Roosevelt
and Prince was 80 to % As nearly Us
can be ascertained the democrats
voting against confirmation were Eaton,
Dennis, Whyte, and Maxey, and the re-
publicans favoring confirmation We're
Burnside, Christiancy, Conoyer, Davis,
Hoar and Matthews. There were two
or three senators who were not paired,
who did not vote, but not enough to
change the vote. A separate vote was
taken on each nomination and both
were rejected by the same vote,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-12-19

The report says:
The state has thoroughly efficient
co-worker IN fish culture in Mr.. n. X.
Fairbank, of Chicago, who is interested
in Geneva Lake, where he has IA sum
mer residence. He has centralized his
labors upon that lake. This is the
third season that Mr.. Fairbank has
pursued fish propagation upon a large
scale He has deposited in Lake Gen
eva nearly 100000 young food fishes,
as follows: In 1875, 1900 Oswego
bass; in 1876, 100000 salmon trout, 1l2.-
600 whitetsh, $4,000 brook trout, l 800, :
900 wall-cyed pike, 10000 California
salmon; in 1877, LOCO 900 salmon trout,
100000 whitefsh, 100000 wall-eyed
pike, 0,000 California salmon, 10S,0OO
brook trout. For this season he has
successfully Matched 100000 California
salmon, which are now lively minnows
an inch in length, and he will receive
large quantities of fish eggs within the
next few weeks.
The result Of his labor and cxpendi-
lures is watched for with deep interest
throughout the northwest. His expert
mentS will solve the problem whether
the California salmon, which is sea
going fish, can be successfully raised in
our inland lakes. OF this fish, we have
now in our ponds, 600 of the hatch OF
three years ago. They are growing
finely, and promise to attain several
pounds weight each As yet they have
yielded no spawn, and we are not aware
that spawn has ever been taken from
those artificially raised.
The following balance exhibit will
show the total expenses of the commits
sioners, in constructing hatcheries, Sc
curing spawn and distributing young
fry up to September 30, 1877. The re-
port says the account was all item
ized, but the secretary Of state very
properly cxpunged it, in ordeIing the
report printed, he not decming it neccs-
sary to incur the additional expense for
its publication. The itelnized account
is on file, however, with the secretary OF
state and open to inspection. The
amounts, charged to the commissioners
in the following exhibit, are for expen-
SEES incurred; the commissioners are
paid no salaries.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-12-19

Here she il. All the way from
Georgia. Gentlemen, Mrs. Elizabeth
WheatIey, aged 10f years. She reads
without glasses, and walks visiting
quarter Of a mile and returns the same
day She was married in her 10th year
and has raised three sets Of children,
eleven in all five Of whom are living
the oldest a daughter of s. years OF age
She has raised three pairs OF twlns
of her own. and two sets of grand
children. Never did a days Washing
nor made 3 pot of soap has cooked bul
few meals, and MIXED a cowa few tunes
Her hair Is black-she has been q
widow over fifty years,3pny rses fluent
", and is anxious tom)v I; Xas'
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-12-19


The increase asked for the postoflice
department is to pay for additional mail
facilities to meet the increased demand
for postal service throughout the coun-
Try, and TO pay deficiencies incurred.
REDUCTION II INTEREST on THE PUBLIC
DEBT.
\ great saving Is being made annual
" n, the interest paid on the public
debit more than Is realized 10y the pub
he, Between the wears 1873 to 1879
themcrc interest alone mas been reduc-
ed from $4,000 900 per mnum to SSS,-
Q3Juoo. or more than II per cent in
four years.
the follow, ~ table will show the
amount Of interest paid ON the public
debt for the Years named:
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-12-19

A CoNsTANTINoPLE dispatch says n
council ofwar was held in that city and
it was resolved to continue the war
TO the last extremity. This will not
likely frighten the Gar very much, as
that particular point has already been
reached.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-12-19

A BERLIN newspaper tells story
about n well-known Turkish Ambassa-
dor and a German General, his father
in-law. The latter was poor i'll money
but rich in manageable daughters.
When, one day, the Minister came to
him and begged to know whether he
might hope to become a son-in-law OF
his EXcellency. the General replied
quickly and joyfully, " With pleasure
How many do you wish?' He was
evidently under the impression that
the Ambassador was Mohammedan,
and polygamously inclined. Your
excellency," was the reply, " | am
a Christian;" and the General, disap-
pointed and vexed, is said to have been
unable to suppress an exclamation that
it was ridiculous and stupid How
ever, he did not refuse one daughter
because unable to dispose of more.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-12-19

Mr.. FLETCHER W. HARPER, ofthe firm
Of Harper q Brothers, told Il newspaper
reporter at st. Louis that there has been
healthy reopening of business, par
ticularly with the South, since the III
auguration of the presidents policy.
He told another reporter that the names
of American authors ofreal merit could
be counted on the fingers of one hand.
If an American wrote book worthy
the patronage of his countrymen it
would sell. But, Us Il rule, they do not
write novels of standard merit, Mr..
Harper said. They spend their ener-
gies IN such trash as "Helens Babies, ?"
My Wife and |, +" "That Husband of
Nine" &c.--a class of books which has
sprung up like mushrooms, and for q
few weeks meet with a ready sale, and
then disappear forever.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-12-19
Report Of the commissioners of Fish.

The annual report Of the commission
ers Of fisheries for the year hiding Sept.
30th, 1877, has been received From
this report it appears that there We're
turned out of the hatchery at Miwau-
kee l776,0o0 lake trout fry. These
were distributed rs follows:
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-12-19

THE receipts of live hogs at Chicago
have been unusually large during the
past week or tEo; the number received
on 18th inst was 81 800 head.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-12-19

The oya Of the white fish were pro-
cured at various points on the great
lakes, Some We're procured at Detroit,
Michigan, Saugatuck, Michigan, Pen
saukcc, Wisconsin, and Escanaba.
Michigan. The amount procured reach
the large number of 100000, Of which
number 90 per cent Matched, and the
following shows the points at which
they were deposited:
1,000,0OO-Raci2c. Planted between
Racine point aud Racine harbor. Mon
day evening, April l6, 1877 In good
condition.
1000 Nmuowoe. Planted be
tween Manitowoc and Two Rivers,
Wednesday morning, April II, 1877. In
good condition.
l,ooo,0Oo-Grem Bay Planted in
Green Bay, north of Pensaukcc about
ten miles. Friday, April p, 1877. In
good condition.
4O0OO-EkhUt Lake. Planted in
Elkhart lake, May ). 1877.
$3.50 600 White IRISH BuU, Mlgdukee
Planted ut various times from April &.
to April y, 1871. In good condition.
Total number of whitehsh planted:
6,295,0O0
The commissioners say this output
Of 100000 young fish has never been
equalled 10y any establishment in the
first year of It's existence
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-12-19
THE POSTAL SERVICE.

'otal-..... ........ S2@.Gll,G1l $3.50 6ss, sc
Evening star., 1877-08-21
The President fn New Hampshire.


The Presidential party arrived at the Tip
Top House on the White Mountains yester
dsy afternoon. They were conveys ed in two
cars, taken up by separate engines The
ride to tie mountains was much enjoyed by
all, particularly by President Hayes and
wife Points of interest were examined
along the route, and an hour sp.nt here in
the enjoy nent of the fine scenery fIom diff
ferent points. The day was fac, and more
by the President and wife In the large par
lor, and general shaking ofhands was par
uclpated In by alt A. SOclock supper was
served: after which the spacious parlor of
me taby an House was visited, and a recep-
ton of half an hours duration was held by
ihe President, members of the Cabinet, and
ladles. The march from the dining hail was
led by the President and Mrs Governor
prescott, GOverHO or Prescott and Mrs Hayes
Secretary Evarts and lady. followed by o;her
members of the Cabinet and invited guests.
Alter All had been recei " Ell, including prom
lhent citizens from all parts Of the union. an
address was presented to the President.
s'ghed by different states AMI of different DO
Eucal Ideas and associations, soiOurIing at
the moose expressing their entire satisfaction
WIN the course Of the President. A telegram
was received by the President by Governor
C"Drer, % Maine, inviting him and his fam
lily, III The name of The people, To Portland,
as the guest of the state. The President also
received n telesra from Mr.. Blaine a. fol-
lows 81 sincerely hope you Will find il
pIaclcable and agreeable TO visit Augusta
In response 10 Governor COnner'S invitation
and t1uSt that you ami Mrs. Hayes and all
members of your suite Will accept the hos
pltaIltles OF my house during your stay. [
nave consulted Governor Conner. and find
mat THIS arrangement; for your private en-
tenalnmenJ Will entirely harmonic with
Evening star., 1877-08-21
THE TELEGRAPH POOL.
What President Ortoo Saxs

NEw YORK, August 2l.-Presideut orion
OF The western Union Telegraph company,
was interviewed this morning Ia regard 10
The terms of contract drawn up etween his
company and the Atlantic aud Pacific Tele-
graph company, al meeting held last even
Ing, In the parlors Of the Windsor Hotel
MT. Orton said that all that could he made
public was that an arrangement had been
entered into between these two cOmpantes
whereby the Western Union would receiy We
- Z per cent aud the A. & II. 72s per cent.
OF The gross earnings OF pooled receipts of
both companies. The contract drawn M
was, he said, a lengthy documens, but he
refused 10 make public anything more about
Us provisions. The arrangements referred
20 went into effect this morning, and the
decision OF conference would, he added, be
fnal.