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Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1878-02-24
Heavy storm i'm Connecticut.
MERIpEN, Conn, Feb.

MERIDEN, Conn, Feb. %.
The rain which commenced falling
Thursday now continues in torrents.
The flats along Harbor Brook are
completely submerged. State and
Pratt streets, and a portion of Main
street are flooded. A large number of
dwellings and underground bar rooms
are submerged. At the Meriden Sill
YER Plating Company's factory work is
suspended OF account of the flood.
The Twenty.Second i'm New York.
New YORK, Feb. %.
The Custom-house and different ex-
changes, the United States and State
Courts and other municipal offices
are closed to-day. The cannon in the
Navy-yard Numbered q salute, and
the chimes of Trinity Church and St.
Thomas Church rang out a welcome
to the day.
Flood in Rhode Island.
PROVIDENCE, Feb. %.
A flood is pouring down the valley
of the Mashaussuek river. The safety
of the north end of the city is feared.
The reservoir above has given away,
and two or three streets in the First
Ward are three or four feet under water.
Bank Robbery in Maine.
BANGOR, Me. Feb. %.
A dispatch from Dexter, Maine, says
the Treasurer of the Savings Bank of
that town has been found bound.
gagged and nearly dead. 1t is believed
the bank has been robbed.
Greenbackers in New Hampshire.
PORTSMOUTH, N. H., Feb. %.
The Greenbackers hold a State Con
~vention here March 9th, and will nomi
nate a ticket.
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BORN.

BORN.
Virginia, February l9-Wife of NJ. j. U'Con-
nor. q daughter.
DIED.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-11
OFFICIAE JOURNAL
OF THE
FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
OF THE
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
REGULAR SESSION OF 1873.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
OFFICIAE JOURNAL
second Days Proceedings
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,,
New Orleans, January Q. 1878.

New Orleans, January Q. 1878.
The House was called to order at IL o'clock
IN. Present:
Hon. L. Bush, Speaker; and Messrs; ,Aldige,
Aycock, Bridger, Breard, Burton, Bowden,
Brown, Barrett, Bosley, Brady, Brooks,
Buck, Berry, Bell Briggs Brice, oar loss
den. . Davidson wilson, Dayries, Drew, DeLaey,
Dickinson, Desmarais, D'Avy, Dejoie, Du-
pre, Estopinal Fobb, Fitzpatrick, Forester,
Gaudet, Gary, Gaskins, Gracien, Hahn, HUI
of Ascension, Hill OF Orleans, Holt, auht nag
Kennedy, Keeting, Kelly of VIM. Kelly OF Of
Caddo, 1eonhard Of Orleans, Lamare, Lewis,
Lea, Magloire, Martin, Means, Million, New
Pq Raon Pertain Ranoa ps komero Ro
Raby, Souer, Shakespeare, Singleton, Self,
Snaer, Seveignes, Spiller, Semmes, Stagg,
Stewart, Sellers, Smart, Taylor, Iolllver'
Tremoulet, Toler, VOORHEES,, washington,
Young Of Claiborne, and Young Of East Baton
Rouge.
One hundred and one members present,
and quorum.
PRAYER was offered by Rev. DR.. Percival
The journal Of Monday. January 7, was ap-
proved.
The Speaker announced the following stand.
ing committees.
STANDING COMMITTEES FOR 1878.
On Elections and Qualifications -Messrs
:. d. Hill, of Orleans, chairman; John Young
Michael Hahn, John Fitzpatrick. w. H. Pc
rata, NV. Singleton, ST., W. 81. Dinkgrave
On Claims-Messrs. E. w. Huntington
Louis Leonhard, Emile Detiege, M. s. New
som, II. Tremoulet, William Gary, Lev
Spiller. ,
On Judiciary-Me B. F. Jonas, L. b
LYONS, A. FL. Leonard, E. w. Huntington
Michael Hahn, r. d. Bridger. Albert Voor
HES.
On Ways and Means-Messrs. Jules Aldige
Jesse 4. Bell, J. d. Hill. G. l.. Gaskins, W. II
!. Dinkgraye, R. J. Walker, ]. r. Stewart, }. b
McGehee and A. Delavigne.
On Militia-Messrs. J. B. McGehee, E. b
BRIGGS. Louis Desmarais, W. W. Carloss
louis Stage, b. G. Warmoth, G.. Berry, u
II. hin and j. M. Cressy.
On Internal improvements -Messrs. .. NJ
Williams, Geo. Forester, Ebert CAN'T z.
kennedy, Albert Gillespie, 7. ]. Means ana
4 IF Brown.
n Corporations -Messrs. T. B. Lyons, Jas
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-11

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PRINTING BOARD.
Tn pursuance of the laws regulating the
public printing, two contracts have been en-
tered into with Mr.. Geo. w. Dupre for this
work. am informed by him that the whole
expense for printing, as also for furnishing the
offices of the Auditor and the Secretary OF
State with necessary books, blanks and sta
tionery, will not exceed $4,000 / have to call
YOUR attention to the fact that you will have
to fill vacancies in the Printing Board, caused
by the expiration Of the term OF service OF
those members of your honorable bodies at the
close of the present session.
PENITENTIARY.
The lessees Of the Penitentiary being In
arrears to the State to large amount, suit
was instituted In East Baton Rouge, several
years ago, against them for dissolution OF
the lease and for judgment for the rent. 1t
became an important question whether, dur
ing last year, this suit should be pressed Tor
trial; as dissolution Of the lease would nave
thrown the convicts on the State autnorltles
without any appropriation for their support
and guarding, and no direction as 10 tnelr
use. it was decided to allow matters TO stand
as they were.
The possibility or probability OF this labor
being thrown back on the hands OF the State
authorities should be contingently provided
for. The lessees offer to give collateral Sc
curity to secure the sum which they may be
adjudged to owe.
It becomes a matter Of legislative discre-
tion whether the suit to set aside the lease be
pressed or not
The convicts are at work on the constitute
ton 81 the New Orleans Pacific Railroad
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-07-26

SUSPENSION OF THE MAINE DEMOCRAT
The proprietors of the Maine Democrat have
decided to close the establishment and the
publication has ceased. 1t was started in Saco
the latter Fart of July, 1929. and the first two or
three.years was managed by the Messrs. Condor,
About 1886 we think it was discontinued for a
time and then revived. Up to 1913 it changed
hands quite number Of times. That year it
came into the hands of Alpheus A Hanscom,
who published it for twenty.one years, selling
it in May, 1864, to William Noyes, Esq of
Saco. In October, 1867, hon. Charles A. Shaw
purchased the establishment and in December
of the same gear Mr.. Shaw moved the estab-
lishment from Saco to Biddeford. In Septem-
Der, 1868. Hon. E. X. Smart of Camden be-
came the proprietor, but sold to Watson Bros.
in May, 1869. In June, 1876, William Is.
Noyes, Esq, came into possession and con-
tinued until February of this year, when he
sold to F. W. Roberts, Esq. In short time it
passed into the hands of Ivory Bickford Of
Kennebunkport, Joseph Smith 4th of West
Warren, Joseph Tltcomb of Kennebunk, and
G. M. Rice & Co. and Darius 81. Irgraham of
Portland, by whose direction it is now closed.
Hon. E. W. Wedgwood has been trustee for
the property since June 9th
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-07-26
Fire Last Might.

The unsatisfactory fire alarm at about II
O clock last night gave the department. good
practice in guessing alarms. The first round
was understood to be GA and the apparatus all
hurried to the corner of Portland and Green
streets. Finding no fire here thy began to
perambulate about town to the music Of thu
changing bells until IA was heard, then there
was rush for Washington street. No fire
could be found here for some time, but finally
it was sscertained that there was fire in the
house and store of John Starkey at No. rs
Washington street. The inside Of the building
was we'll burned out and the stock of goods and
furniture was badly burned and wet. Mr..
Starkey has an insurance of $1,000 with W. D.
Little & Co on the building, $500 on the stock
and $500 on the store fixtures with Dow &
Palmer. The furniture was not insured. The
cause of the fire is not known. The loss could
not be estim ated last night.
The first alarm was from the new box 6 on
Hammond street. This was quite near the fire.
1t was misunderstood and then II was struck,
the box next nearest the fire.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-07-26
REPUBLICAN CAUCUS.

The Republicans of Portland, and all others in
tending to cooperate with the Republican party in
the ensuing campaign requested TO meet at their
respective Ward Rooms on
Friday Evening, July Goth, at 8 O'Clock
to choose six delegates from each ward to attend the
Republican State Convention, to be held in the City
Hall, at Portland, TUESDAY, July Both, at IL
O'Clock a. m. The delegates so chosen are request
ed to meet at the Republican Headquarters, 51Oi
Congress street, on SATURDAY evening, July 27th
at O'Clock, to choose five delegates at large to at
tend said Convention.
Also, at the same time and place, to choose (s)
eight delegates from each ward to attend the First
District Republican Convention, to be held in Ian
caster Hall, at Portland, on THURSDAY, August
LIST, at one O'Clock p. m. The delegates so chosen
are requested to meet at the Republican Headquar-
tiers, 5l0A Congress street, on MONDAY evening,
July 2sh at O'Clock, to choose 80 three delegates
at large, to attend said Convention.
Per order City Committee.
WILLIAM H. PLUMMER, Chairman.
GEO. F. GOULD, Secretary
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-07-26
STATE NEWS
HANCOCK COUNTY.

The B.uehill Copper Mining and Smelling
Co. have their machinery for crushing the ore
on the spot, and soon will put it in opera ton.
The house and barn of Aaron George at
Plantation No, 8, were wholly destroyed by
fire on Monday morning last. The cause of
the fire is unknown. The house and barn were
insured for $3.50, sum, it is said, much less
bedding and other household goods were nearly
all destroyed and were not insured at ALL This
loss falls heavily on Mr.. and Mrs. George, who
are m ade homeless in their old age.
KENNEBEo COUNTY.
The house of John Welch of Gardiner was
burned Saturday. Insured for $500 in the Etna
Company.
The barn of John Simpson in East Winslew,
was burned on Friday night BE lost about 40
tons of hay, just got in. new moving MAJ
chine, wagon, plows, harrows, cult vator and
all his farming tools and harnesses. With
great exertion he released and got out his horses
and hog. No cattle were burned.
OXFORD COUNTY.
During heavy shower at Oxford Sunday
evening the lightning struck the house OF
Henry Hartford, tearing off shingles, breaking
ssven panes of glass, and slightly burning the
face of one Of Mr. Ii. s sons. The lightning
struck an elm in front of the dwelling of Dea.
w. f. Davis.
SOMERSET COUNTY.
Whitney S. Hinkley of Embden, aged about
20 years, was found 10 the Carrabasset river
the morning of July 18th. The night before
he left his home and said he was going to get
his horse AS he did not return search was
make with the above result, Supposed to be
an act of suicide,
sAGADAHOC COUNTY.
Fire was discovered in the wood lot of Mrs.
Susan Campbell near Parkers Head, Sunday
the 14th inst. and 200 or 800 acres were burned
over. The principal losers are Mrs. Campbell
Mr.. John Sprague and Mr.. Hampton Daley.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-07-26
OLD ORCHARD CAMP mEErN G.
Opeaing Day.

The series of meetings for the promotion Of
holiness commenced yesterday morning and
promises to be more largely attended and more
fruitful of good results than ever held oa this
ground.
The weather of The opening day was all that
camp meeting visitors could desire, and o
larger number of people were present than
usual on the first day. -
We would announce for the benefit of those
who may attend that the Grove House is
again this year under the efficient manage
ment of Mr. HezeltoD, whom we know to
possess the experience and other qualification
the satisfaction of all.
The Old Orchard and Ocean Houses are
we'll patronized this year.
The camp meeting is in charge of Dr. Charles
Cullis of Boston, whose noble Christian
character and cheerful disposition, won for
him so many friends last year.
We are glad to learn that Rev. o. S. Carter
has been again eng aged to direct the music,
who is fully competent for the position. The
half-hour service of song which added SO much
of interest last year would be az attractive
feature if resumed.
The first service of social character was
held at the stand at 1890 a. m with Dr..
Cults presiding. The Doctor opened the
meeting with few appropriate words of
greeting, and then spoke of the purpose of this
ten days session.
He was followed by several speakers who
testified to the baptism of power received last
year.
At Up m. the people reassembled at a
social meeting conducted by Rev. G. Munger
at the stand. This was meeting of great
interest, and numerous testimonies were given
in relation to the highest Christian experience
A good sized audience gathered at 8 30 p m.
to listen to Bible reading by Rev. DR.. Steele
of Lynn. The preacher selected for his sub
ject st. Paul's profession Of holiness, and
showed that St. Paul did not regard it as
boasting to witness to the power of Christ to
cleanse from indwelling sins.
Many passages were quoted to show his
professions of holiness, and any objections
were ably answered.
To explain the meaning of certain passages
clearly, he referred to the Greek quite often
during the reading.
~ A ministerial conference was held at the
Biddeford House at 6 80.
Rev. A. B. Earle, the noted Evangelist
preached an able discourse in the evening.
The programme for the daily meetings is
arranged as follows:
6to7-Prayer meetings.
$50 to 10-General prayer and conference meeting.
1880 to 12- Preaching.
ITO 3.30-General prayer and conference m ceilings.
$3.50 to 5-Bible reading.
$50 to 7.30-Miniserial conference.
730 to 9-PreachiDg,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-07-26
CranherrY Isles.

Our Cranberry Isles correspondent writes
The torrid wave has not reached Cranberry
Isles and sweltering denzens of cities who
may wish to get cooled off can do so effectually
by coming here. 1t seems strange to read of
the many cases of sunstroke and prostration
from extreme heat. We ara likely here to get
fog struck or widowed; fog and rain alternate
of late and the nights have been very chilly
fires 10 good demand The air to-day comes
laden with the breath of the arctic region
the haying season is now in full vigor, and the
crops averages fairly.
Capt CHM of the schooner Brilliant of
Provincetown, thu veteran whaler who has
been in the business AZ years or more. recently
came into Little Cranberry Isle with large
whale 45 feet long from which We believe he
got rs barrels of oil. He has caught three,
but was obliged to let one go recently, and is
now on cruise after more; he reports them
quite plenty. He probably considered his
taking of the last two monsters OF the deep
quite brilliant exploit. He surnames his
vessel the "Pomp." Two fishermen off Gran
berry Isles the other day saw large whale up
among school of porgles.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-07-26

Mrs. Fitzgerald of Brunswick, General Su-
the next speaker She said that no woman
would ever by pen or voice, on public l,tform
or in the public press, defend the liquor traffic.
She thought that the fact that we have great
many weakened, two-faced temperance men
explains the reason why we do not make more
progress.
81. M. Bryant of Lewiston, spoke of the
progress of the work in Maine, and compared
this with other states where bummers from
this state can go into this business, and where
bummers are sent to Congress. He thought
there was no danger of having too much law
the more the better. He referred to the con-
version of Francis Murphy and said it was the
law,it was the schoolmaster which brought him
to Christ. He thought that if man could be
induced to sign the pledge and would keep it
for two years he would be one of the most ar
dent friends of the prohibitory law Instances
from various facts were cited in support of this
proposition.
Elk Gov. Perham was next introduced and
made few very happy remarks.
Mr.. Perham was followed by Messrs. G. w.
w OOuuuhu, heN. ". M SOuSiuS, Sdpt SOsi0
and others The interest of the meeting was
kept up until its close at nearly 5 o'clock.
at 1 80 o'clock the games and trials of spec
and skill came off near the Ottawa House.
The first of these was the game of base ball
between the Perham Lodge and Oak Lodge
mines Of Deering. The former nine is known
as the 'Bloeds,' and they were naturally ex-
pected to win which they did by score of q
to IL. M
Dennis Feeney won the wheelbarrow race
and received au album. He also won the pota-
to race and received graphoscope. The sack
race was won by William Entwistle who re
ceived butter dish. Jack Gallagher won the
anger race and received plated pickle jar.
The colored male quartette furnished great
abundance of old plantation songs during the
meetings and were encored at nearly every az
pearance.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-07-26
The Lnte Judge Shepiey,

Owing to some errors in yesterdays publca-
ton, the resolutions Of the Portland Institute
and Public Library on the death of Judge
Shepley are republished this morning.
Resolced, That we have heard with deep emotion
OF the death of our distinguished associate, the Hon.
George Foster Shepley, LIZ D., one of the founders
OF this Institution, and from its organization an ac-
tive and useful member of the Board of Directors;
that the memory of the eloquent advocate, the con.
governor by whose wisdom and firmness turbulent
cities and insurgent commonwealth were held in
order and tranquility during most disturbed and
critical period of the country's history, the good
citizen whose voice and hand were always at the
service OF his fellow men, the genial and constant
1riend and the true gentleman to whose native
kindness and courtesy were added, as the years
passed by the gtaces that were born of an earnest
and increasing Christian faith, whose sudden depar-
ture has brought unfeigned sorrow to ali our
hearts, will remain among our most cherished
and lasting possessions. But his associates of this
Board, on this occasion, would especially express
their sense OF the loss the Portland Institute and
Public Library has suffered for not only had it pro-
fitted by his contributions of material aid, by his
valuable suggestions and advice, but it depended
counsels for its continued prosperity and the fuller
expansion of its aims.
ResotUed That the Directors will in a body attend
the funeral OF our late associate; and that the
Library be closed during the services of that occasion
ResotUed, That these resolutions be entered upon
the records OF this Board and that a COPY of the
same be sent to the family of Judge Shepiey with
the assurance of our sympathy with them in their
great affection.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-07-26
Brief JOtfings.

Mr.. Hall Burnham of Bridgton who was
reported missing has been heard from in New
York.
Mr.. Edward Moxcey of Yarmouth was
thrown from load of hay Wednesday and
had his collar bone broken.
A boy named DeCost was run over by a
jigger corner of Chestnut and Cumberland
street Wednesday afternoon and badly injured.
Mr.. o. M. Shaw of the Falmouth purchased
the valuable Hambletonian horse-sold at
auction by f. o. Bailey, for $123.
The yachts Edith of the Eastern Yacht Club,
ana Fearless of the New York Club, arrived in
the harbor yesterday.
The Rev. Stephen Longfe1low has purchased
Hudson's water color ''Sonshine in the Forest"
now in Hale's window.
Two boys eleven years old were found beast
ly intoxicated in c)al shed on the dump
yesterday.
Steamer Meta will make two trips to Harps-
well today, leaving Portland Pier at 10 a. M,
and 2.15 p. M, touching at usual landings
going and coming, arriving back at 6 o. m.
1t has seen discovdred that the Mcbride boy
who shot himself on Congress street stole the
pistol from the store OF Chsfles York on
Washington street.
The Advertiser hears of friend Of the
Loring crew who is wiling to back them to the
extent of 800, in another race With the
Unions provided they will change one man in
the racing crew that the hacker will elect
The S25 trip of the Island wagon Winona
will leave the foot of State street on York,
passing up to Congress and to Custom House
wharf, instead of Congress street as hereto
fore. The trip through Carleton and Piue
streets will be disc ,ntinued from today.
Hsrris Amazeen, a conductor employed for
fifteen years oG the Boston & Maine, has jast
been sentenced to four years 10 the House of
Correction in Boston for enbezzlement. He
failed TO punch tickets and turned them over
to the ticket agents to sell again.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-07-26

STORE AND PosT OFFICE ENTERED IN KEN
NEBUNKPoRT.-Last Wednesday night the
store OF Messrs. Wheeler& Bell.in which is kept
the post Office, was entered by the doors being
forced with Jimmy" The safe was attack
ed and nine holes drilled, but some outside
movement probably caused them to leave be-
fore applying powder to force the doors, and
loose change letters, and goods remained IN
disturbed. From appearances the burglars
came in wagon, fed their horse with oats and
were well prepared with professional tools.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-07-26

DIR. TOWNSEND will be at the Falmouth
House July %, 26. 81, %, 80, 30 and 81, from 9
a. m. to p. NJ, and guarantees $500 that he
can cure any case of chronic diseases he prom
Uses to cure after thorough examination. DR..
7. wishes to see all who called on him last
spring. Consultation free. Home Office at
Providence, r. L. jy26 A.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-07-26

Rev. Mr.. Penny of Augusta, is spending the
summer on Little Hog Island.
Howard Owen, Esq. of the Kenuebec Jou--
nal isspending few weeks at Harpswell
Mr. Francis Macdonald has recovered from
his injuries and is able to be out again.
Mr.. Zebulon Bryant of Hebron, So years Of
age, was in the hay field last week moving
and cut good, broad, clear swath.
Admiral Stephen D. Trenchard, U. S. N,
has been in Belfast for short time, the guest
of Chas. B. Hsseltine.
Mr. James Bailey was elected director Of
the Casco Benk yesterday in place of Hon
Nathan Cummings, deceased.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-07-26

The CITY OF LYNN.-This new ferry boat,
built at Bath, with engines constructed and
put in by the Portland Machine Works, sailed
for Boston last Monday with party, including
for the most part well-known gentlemen con-
nected with the Machine Works. The engine
was under the charge of Thomas Burgess and
James Burdle OF the Machine Works, and
they were not stopped from the time the boat
left the wharf in Portland until she arrived in
Boston at 9 p. NJ This is considered very
severe test, as there have been 10 previous
trial trims
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-07-26

Yesterday afternoon the Republican caucus
appointed the following delegates.
State Convention-Alonzo Libby, L Man
chester, G. E. Body. G. f. Murch, L. ValeI-
tine.
District Conventional. Mayhem, q. T.
Warren, c. B. Woodman, j. E. Dunnell, a.
A. Cordwell, Jas. Pennell, H. X. Griggs.
County Conveniently. L. Warren, j. M.
Webb, S. A. Cordwel, j. e. Warren, L.
Yaletine.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-07-26

if you will stop all of your extravagant and
wrong notions in doctorrg yourself and fami-
that do more harm always, ard use only na-
ture's simple remedies for all your ailments
you will be wise, well and happy, and save
great expense. The greatest remedy for this
the great, wise and good will tell you, is Hop
Bitters-Believe it. See Proverbs in anoth-
er column, iy22.d1W