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The Portland daily press., 1878-12-30
DEPARTED spirits do, it has been recently

DEPARTED spirits do, it has been recently
clearly demonstrated, communicate with
those who still are with us. Witness the
case of the late Samuel ]. Tiden of New
York, who keeps up constant communica-
tion with his former friends; while the late
Robert Tcombs has just written public
letter in regard to issues deader, il possible,
than himself. There is, too, the case of the
girl in New York, which may be cited, To
be sure doctors disagree somewhat in regard
to her, one half of them insisting that she Is
already dead, and wanting to make an imme-
diate post mortem examination; while the
rest think she is alive, and don't want her
cut up yet. This last is the view of the mat
ter taken by the young woman herself
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-30

THE Grant movement appears to be on
the increase, and the Democrats are turning
their thoughts to Bayard. There is another
name slowly coming into prominence. If the
policy of the Treasury prove success the
head of that Department will win great
honor, and John Sherman will step to the
front
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-30

THE New York Telegram is now to be
added to the list of humorous-paragraph
papers. 1t announces that Tilden will vol
unfairly appear before the Potter committee
and testify in regard to the cipher dispatches.
The TeLedrnm will please step to the head.
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-30

The leading officers Vi Sl.s A~.s,v ore
pleased with the provision ofthe new Army
Bill that transfers power from the Secretary
of War to the General of the Army. This
feature however does not please all the Con-
gressmen, and considerable opposition to the
Bill is developing itself.
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-30
THE PRESS.
MONDAY MORNING.. DECEMBER 80.

We do not read anonymous letters and communi-
cations The name and address OF the writer are in
all cases Indispensable not necessarily for publication
but as guaranty Of good faith.
We cannot undertake to return Or preserve COM
munications that are not used.
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-30

LEON AND HARRIET LEWIS, so well and
favorably known to the readers of the weekly
story-papers, are about to start the Penn
Yan Mystery, weekly illustrated family
paper, devoted to tales and general literature.
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-30
Cap and Bells.

poet stole to the EDITORS room
With a roll of manuscript long
face of gadness and joy he wore.
And never a thought OF wrong.
The editor snickered in gloatsome glee,
As editors sometimes do;
And the poet uneasily sat and eoze
On the reportorial crew.
A rush-a sound Of breaking glass.
Ali twas a scene of wOeI
And the mangled remains of fledglng bard
lmpinged on the pave below.
HIS friends for vengeance swift and sure
All howied and likewise cried.
But twas no use, for the Jury said,
'Justifable homicide"
Shoe and Leather Reporter.
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-30
CANAL NATIONAL BANK.

FTyHE annual meeting of the Stockholders of "The
IL Canal National Bank of Portland'' for the
election of directors and for the transaction of
any other business that may legally come before
them. will be held at their banking house on Tues
day, the fourteenth day of January, 1879, at II
o'clock a. m b. c. SOMERBY, Cashier.
Dec u, 1873. dtd
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-30

THE correspondent whose inquiry is
headed "Lght Wanted" will, if he have
patience to wait, probably find an answer to
his question in the report of the Blaine in
vestigating committee.
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-30

BENJAMIN HUNTERS S chances of hanging
are uncommonly good. Even If Governor
Mcclellan should decide to reprleve him the
reprieve would be apt to be delayed until a.
Ter the execution
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-30
NATIONAL TRADERS BANK.

FTyHE shareholders of the National Traders Bank
Il of Portland are hereby notified that their annu-
al meeting will be held at their banking room, on
TUT SDAY, the i4th day of January next, at three
O'Clock p m choose five Directors for the ensuing
year, and to act any other business that may le
galiy come before them. EDWARD GOULD,
Dec IL, 1873. Cashier.
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-30
MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK.

FEyHE Stockholders in this Bank are hereby notified
Il that their annual meeting for the choice of Di-
rectors and the transaction Of any other business
which may legally be brought before them, will be
holden at the Bank on TUESDAY Jan IA. 1879, at
10 O'Clock A. M. CHAS. PAYSON, Cashier.
dec13 dtd
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-30

EVERY regulsr attache Of the PRESS is furnished
with Card certificate couptersigned by Stanley 7.
Pullen, Editor. All railway, steamboat and hotel
managers will confer favor upon us by demanding
credentials Of every person claiming to represent our
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-30
Cumberland National Bank.

TENHE Annual Meeting of the Stockholders OF the
Il Cumberland National Bank will be held at their
Banking ROOM in Portland on TUESDAY, the 14th
day OF January 1879 at o'clock p. for the choice
OF Directors for the ensuing year. and for the
eaction OF any other business that may then be-
fore them. W, H, SOULE
Portland, Dec. 18th 1878. Cashier.
del4 I'd
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-30

We know the MANA man will sit up
nights for week and do an enormous amount
Of thinking in the daytime, and after pennipg
his thoughts on paper and rewriting them about
half dozen times, will burst into an editorsl
Room about half hour before going to press
with "I don't know whether you can make IL
out or not, it was little point that hadn't
seen noticed, and just thought I'D scratch it
off. Get 1t in this issue?"
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-30

Boston Transcript: A deaf mute stole coat
the other day in order that he might be taken
into court and obtain hearing.
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-30

Yonkers Gazette: The days have come when
the one thing harder than getting into bed at
night is the getting ont in the morning.
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-30

Chicago Journal: "This business is being
carried too far" shouts the end-man minstrel
in his search around the stage, "here some
ones stolen my bones."
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-30

IT seems as though the Emperor of Aus
tria might have chance to make himself
useful as target for enterprising socialis-
tic marksmen,
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-30

Boston Transcript: One of the Christmas
presents young lady received yesterday was
copy of "Abide with Me-"
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-30

If the Union was worth fighting for ii is
worth paying for.
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-30

ONE would like to know what constitutes
"a reputable physician" in Kentucky.
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-30

New Orleans Picayuns.-A satire or a bur-
lesque is a take-off and that may account for
the scanty wardrobss of burlesqus performers
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-30
COPARTNERSHiP.
Dissolution.

FEVHE C0parfDership here ofore existing under the
L stvle of Yealon & iyd is this day dissolved
by mutual consent. Parties indebted to and owing
the concern are requested to adju accounts Eth
er member of the late firm is authorized to adjust
the matters of the late firm and to sign the firm
name in liquidation. JOHN YEATON.
DAVID BOYD.
No. VI Moult0n Street.
We have disposed of our stock Of Chandery and
Ship Stores to Franklin Yeaton, who will continue
the business at No Moulton Street, to whom We
would recommend our former customers.
(SIgned) YEATON & BOYD.
November 30, 1878. dec2dtf
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-30

The time will come when you won't have to
leave the theatre between the acts to go oat and
"see man." Edison is experimenting ON
waves of light sent through the telephone, and
says that "bsfore year will make you see a
man q thousand miles away"
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-30

Bob Ingersoll is believed by the Chicago
Times to be bold man. "He stood right up
in Cincinnati-in Cincinnatil--and declared his
belief that there was no hell And in Cincin-
natl one can smell the sulphur
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-30

WINE ana "on4on have 10 haar the blame of
great many disasters which should properly
be laid to cards.-N. Y. Com. Ad. If you'd
keep quiet it would all blow over.-Bos.on
Post.
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-30
ANNUAL MEETINGS.
CASCO NATIONAL BANK.

FEyHE annual meeting of the Stockholders of the
Il Casco National Bank of Portland, for the
choice of Directors and the transaction of such other
business as may legally come before them will be
held at their Banking House, on TUESDAY, the
14th day of January, 1879, at 10 O'Clock A. Nj.
w. A. WINSHIP, Cashier.
Dec 18th, 1873. dtd
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-30
The First National Bank of Port.
land. Mo.

FFNHE Stockholders of this bank are hereby notified
Il that the annual meeting for the choice CT Direc-
tors and any other legal business will be held at the
bank on Tuesday, January IA, 1879, at 10
o'clock In the forenoon.
Portland, Dec. 13, 1878. VIM. E. GOULD,
Ge14td Cashier.
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-30

Lot 1880 Dark Brown Di.
agOnal, all wool, $I2.OO
Lot 1920, Slack and Brown
Diagonal, all wool, a great
bargain, 1900
Lot 1880. Black EIyesian
Beaver, ali wool, 1900
Lot 1850 Black Checked
Eiyesian Beaver, Is so
Lot 1880 Blue Checked
EIyesian Beaver, 400
Lot 1880 Diagonal Union
Grey, mixed, $50
Lot f445O Black Union Rea-
yer, 600
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-30

&ot fHJJ EXyT.a Heavy Canada
Grey ali wool Pants, 500
Lot 1912 Heavy all wool
Brown Diagonal, liMeC
Pants. $50
Lot l5l4, Union, lined Pants, l.5O
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-30

Lot I46O, Youths Black Ding
Onal Suits, age 1l.l6, $50
Lot 400 Youths Suits, ages
ll-l4, 400
Lot 2O4l, Youths Union Suits.
ages Sill, 400
Lot 7O3, Youths Diagonal
all wool suits. ages lI-l4, 1000
Lot I4O9. Youths Diagonal
all wool Suits, ages ll-a5, 700
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-30
EXCHANGE Dining ROOMS,

(FORMERLY JOHNSON,SJ
This popular saloon having been
refitted and painted, is again Open
to the public. The present pro.
pTtetOrS will endeavOr to merit the
liberal patronage heretofore be-
slowed and propose TO increase its
popularity by generally reducing
the cost of feOd, while fully MAIN
tanning the quality and quantity.
40 EXCHANGE STREET.
War6 dtf
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-30
State Temperance Convens ON

The Woman's Christian Temperance Union Of th
State of Maine, will hold a
Mass Temperance CupyentiOn.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-10-24

der it's provisions is unjust, being b dfserinin-
atinR tax on certain class Of our population,
Q.-What reforms do you believe are needed
Ave should have new city charter to re-
lleve the citizens 81 the enormous rate OF taxa-
tion, Under which they suffer. Assessments
ought to be reduced to the cash vslue Of prop
critics. and TING license system abolished; We
need free trade. direct taxation, con Quoted on 8
fair and uniform bnsis. With such q state OF
affairs business will improve, rents go lower.
and our people will gradually drift into an era
OF happiness and prosperity such as they hove
not passed through for ten years.
MIR. oEEstME DE BoUCHEL,
nominated for the representation Of the Second
Senatorial District. and
RICHARD WEIaHTMAN, esq,
nominee Of the fourth ward for the House were
not inter Viewed on account Of their having
been for some time out of the city
MR. JOHN RAINEYs
the eighth ward Legislative candidate, could not
be seen yesterday by our reporter. who, not
Witbstanding diligent search, and q half hours
knock ng ut the gentleman's front door had to
return without having seen Mr.. Rainey.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-10-24

erty. a8
AS the object Of our association Is, confined
stated, we think should be severed from part5
politics. We only urge your special aud undi
vided support Of these.
cerned We repeat what We stated In our flrst 90
dress that Ignoring political prejudiees W
leave oil participants In this movement req .32
dom to resume their party allegiance WheneyePl
In their opinion political principles are l1a
Yolved. .M
the objects we have in visw are psrfs8tAy ara
to act as their judgment or preferences dietata
for city and parish nom nations that those fe
the State should also be filled NJ, BelfeviI
that those presented by the Democratic par
will. as whole. prove most acceptable to o.
community, VIC have adopted hem. But In OF
organized capacity We decline urging she
claims aganst the t,oI y o. any KITS
other political affiliations or preferences.
Had 1t been praeifcable for us 10 have pre-
g nn tioket only embraen ,tt 9 ' 1o1ne
coming com u together compels our submitting ageh
Thus while expressing no preference ass
erganization for candidates on the gener,
State. ticket. and explaining the necessity fe
as si .t 2ur >, no4nina,ons We keep eo
which We were formed, and orr supporters 4
every political complexion can vote for I'd
chDuid9tes We endorse Without violating fnssI
party allegiance or sustaining from expressing
their political preferences.
Most Of the gentlemen whose names we ask
you to support have been sought by us. They
are not office seekers, but are among the most
respectable, responsible and efficient Of our
citizens. We believe that In sleeting them tn
office you will have wisely protected your irSl
forests and that our affairs will be frmlp
honestly and ably conducted through theiA
agency.
Thus far you have the result Of our efforts Iii
your behalf In the ticket selected by Jig. 1t has
been Q work OF serious consideration, of careful
inyestiRhtlon and laborious preparation, which
aorse the ticket and crown our efforts with
success.
Ii such be the case, our association will dill
gently endeavor to aid our city government Ii
every manner, particularly by careful eonsuIta.
ton as to the value Of certain Legislative enact
ments whereby the administration Of It'll
finances, the rstrenehment Of Its OUTLAWS, and
ability TO meet Its obligations prom pity in oil
It's depart ments, may be improved and her re-
sources developed. either by tue modification OF
present laws. or the enactment OF new ones that
may be deemed essential.
We are not committed to the support OF any
particular financial policy, but We recognize
tbs necessity for Legislation that will restrain
municipal outlay aud forbid obligations to be
Incurred that eannOt promptly be- paid In CASH
The laborer Is worthy Of his hire" and PROM
ises TO pay at an Indefinite time can not be cons
sldered gs ju4t, compensation Tor duties faith
fully performed.
LIONEL G. LEVY, Chairman,
CLEMENT b. PENRosB. Secretary.
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GETTY HALL
contributions,

The Mayor received yesterday $500 from Maror
Hosgood, of Norwich, Conn. for the sufferers
by yellow fever. The amount was turned over
to the Orleans Central Relief Committee.
contribution If $15 was also received from
Mrs. Sarah L. J. Eoardm an, Of Bangor, Maine.
for specific purpose.
THE SEXTON INVESTIGATION.
After the meeting OF the Council yesterday,
tho official proceedings of which will By found
In this mornings DEMOCRAT, Mr.. Cavanae
moved that the Council adjourn uutll Friday. at
10 O'Clock q. M, in order to take up the matter
OF tho Gallagher Investigation the POSTPONE
rnsnt. he said. being necessary on account Of
the absence Of certain witnesses. The motion
WAS adopted.
HTE BLOODY AFTtRAY.
In the report Of the cutting affray that oc-
CURED. at the house Of Annie Williams on Tues.
day night, O. man named Comfort. connected
with the affair, Is mentioned rs being An en-
plovee Of the House OF Refuge. Administrator
Diamond, under whose charge the House is,
requests us to say that this s an error, and that
whatever relation Comfort may have had with
the unfortunate affair bis connection with the
House Of Refuge should be- denied, and that the
pay rolls Of his office will establish the fact.
THE NEW ELEVATORS. A..
Yesterday afternoon Mayor Pilsbury visited
wharf apron at the head Of Customhouse street
but since there was no boat unloading at the
time, could not Judge CT Its effeAciousness. At
the Council meeting Yesterday q committee was
appointed to consider the propriety and ex-
Dedtenee Of authorizing the use Of the elevators
was added. When that committee shall have
seen the elevator In active operation. the
DEMOCRAT will give the result Of their apprecia-
ton concerning 1t.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-10-24
CITY EajEA @ ES.

Richard Small languishes in jail. charged with
petty larceny.
A. Comfort. instead Of Geo Comfort, was the
party who was implicated In the cutting OF John
Doyle at Annie Milsr's house.
Tuesday evening @ sailor by the name OF
Kelly was cut and slightly wounded by an I'M
known party. He was sent to the Hospital.
Geo. Garter was lodged In the Third Station
charged with malicousy running into and
damaging street car No. % Of the New Levee
street line.
At 2 o'clock Wednesday morning Fritz
Strauss. while attempting to get ON the pile
driver at the head Of Blenvile street, fell into
The river. but snved himself from drowning by
catching on O floating stage.
An employee Of the Gas Company, in rsmov-
Vegetable Market neglected to stop UP the pipe
properly. In attempting to discover the leak
bsore an ezposop h COX pa eee e1'ln
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-10-24
WALTER WILCOX,
news frorm tine Child that was Sent tO sam
Francisco by Express.

Francisco by Express
On the fourth instant We announced the do
parture from this city via the Chicago. st. Louis
and Now Orleans Railroad, Of boy aged about
Ave years old, going to San Francisco by Obi
s,aro In charge Of the conductors on the road.
He was an only child and his father and mother
had suceumbed to the yellow fever. The Mo
sonicsocety Of which his late father was NOM
her took charge Of him and expedited him to
his family in San Francisco IS above stated.
The following letter. written TO Hon. Il. Booth.
by his son w. Fl. Booth. shows that the waif
thus sent out by the brotherhood is anxiousy
expected and will find when he arrives, good
home and loving ones to take care Of him;
FAN Francisco. October "A, 1873
Den,. Father-Reenived your letter this morn
Ing, in re Walter WILCOX I spoke to Hiester,
president board Of education, who is Mason.
and he said that il necessary he would put The
matter before his lodge. But thought would
Investigate first. u has been raining all day
and clustering, and. thought would notgo
over to Oakland to-day, but on second consid-
GRAFTON went Oakland ia spread over gre
deal OF ground, and mo- finding Cary's name In
the eery sa got a the urys nd ne etara9 5
with a horse and buggy, such an outfit being
under the circums.n9nces pecessary I'll L. q, abont
g gem and an bis vile are very respeetabe
people, and although not very well TO, do, are
able to keep the child. They have received the
boy from Chicago. He has not arrived yet,
though they expect him Tomorrow or next
day. ! offered mp, services TO do anything for
them. but they did not need them. They are
very thankful to the Masons Of New Oreans,
and express themselves well satisfied with what
them that when the boy arrived would have It
noticed In the city papers The incident was,
published here some days ago. as telegraphed
from Chicago. / little thought when | read it
ever should have an intet est in the result
There Is no need for Hester TO lay It before his
direction. for should he arrive safely he will
lind o good home. his grandmother. being on
the lookout for him. I'll SOC TO tho fact 81 Its
being properly. noticed.
will write MIR. Edwin Marks line or two
when close this. ! feel hat I have done oil
cognizant Of oil tho facts hat they have re-
ceived the Masonic communications. and that
they are on the lookout for him. Good BY.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-10-24
TICKET AND ADDRESS
OF THE
CITIZENS
CONSERVATIVE ASSOCIATION
TO THE
PEOPLE OF NEW ORLEANS.
T'HCK EFT.
TO THE

At meeting Of tho Citizens Conservative
Association held last night the following norni-
nations we're made:
Mayor. ". Patton
- Adminlstretor Of Finance-Col. Augustus
Administrator Of Accommodation Glypp. IT..
Administrator OF Commerce-Thoinas Fl.
Hunt
Administrator Of Waterworks and Public
Bu1ldinRS-Ed. L. Manning.
Administrator Of Police-Wiiam Pierce.
Administrator OF lmproyements-T. 8. Will
liams.
Administrator Of Assessments -- Aristide
Owl sherifr-Capt. r. 3. Peasants.
Criminal Hberiff-Mandeyille Marigny.
-, Recorder. First and Fourth Districts-Judge
Theodore u. Hunt.
Coroner, Upper Dlstrlcts-Dr. 2, L. fancy
Coroner. Lower Districts-Dr. FL. dc Ranee
FOR STATE SENATE.
First District Henry P. Kernochan.
s3scond District Carleton Hunt. .
Third District Geo, BwHrbrieg.
Fourth Distrist-Chn r. geheYick.
Fifth District-Jas MCCONNELL.
sixth District Sam1 s.. Carlisle and Charles
HEHBERs or TIE HOUSE.
First Ward s. 8. Prentigs.
Second Ward-M. d. Lagan and John A. Gil
Third Ward-J. D, Hill. Michael j Hart and
Fourth Ward--Jufge d. s. Bryon.
Fifth Ward-Louis Arnauld and Alfred Ra-
boun. a.
Sixth Ward-L Andre Burtbe:
Seventh Ward and Victor Olivier.
Eighth Ward
Ninth Ward-Guy Dreux and e. Montegut.
Tenth Ward-Frank Lauer and Joseph Fl.
Spearng.
Eleventh Ward-Geo. W. Young and John ?.
Smith
Twelfth Ward --.
Thirteenth and Fourteenth Wards-E, l..
Bower.
Fifteenth Ward-Wm. Mckee.
Sixteenth and Seventeenth Wards-Paul
Green,
JUSTICES OFF THE PEACE,
First Justce-J. Paris ChiIdress.
becOnd-W. Ell. Hol'rte
Third-Theoduis Buisson.
Fpurth-F. B, Hernandez,
Fifth -
Sxth-Jufge JDo. Livingston.
Eleventh. Chas. O'Rourke.
Eighth-A. ]. Roman.
CoNsTABLEg.
First Justices Court-John Hurley.
Second Justices Court-Jas. 4. Moran.
Third Justices Court-E Bouigny.
Fourth Justices UOurt-P. A. Fortisr
Fifth Justices Court --~----
Sixth Justics' Conrt-Dhn'l OLeary.
Seventh Justices Court-F. Gels.
Eighth Justices Court-ValcOur Chapman,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-10-24
SUPERIOR CRIMINAL COURT,
EGLIE PROSEQUJ,

NOBLE PR0SHQUTs
Shooting with intent to commit murder-CaI
oVnno Trumbatuno, charged with shooting
Louis Crescent in August last. on Vllere street
The accused died Of yellow fever.
PLEADED GUILTY,
For carrying concealed weapons-P Patrick
Mullen. Sentenced to 81 80, or five days Parish
Prison.
The Grand Jury appeared In court and pre-
scented the following bills:
Murder-LeWis @. Grady and Matthew Gaien-
ME. charged with the murder Of Patrick Jones
on, August a. 1873, on Royal, between Canal
and Customhouse streets. Joseph Dickson.
enlorsd. charged with the murder Of John
Smith, colOred. on the ninth Of Septembe 1873
On Baronne. near Union street. in front Of
Lnonard's stables.
The Grand Jury then adjourned until Friday,
Mt II o'clock o. m