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New-York tribune., 1878-02-14
THE NEUS THIS MORNING.

FoEEIGN.-The British fleet has entered the Sea
of Marmora. =P Public excitement continues
in England. - Tie Cardinals at Rome are
said to have divided into three parties -
Hostihties have been renewed in Thessaly.
DoMEsTIC-The counsel for Wells and Anderson
believe the conviction of their clients certain. -
The Presidents letter the prosecutions has been
revised and will soon be made public. = The
House Banking Committee has agreed to bill for
replacing National bank notes with legal
tenders. - The Town and County Funding
Bill passed the New-York Assembly, after a
warm debate on q proposed amendment sub
stitutng lawful money" for &" gold, which was
defeated. -- The New-Jersey Assembly Commit
tee reported in favor of seating Joshua ). Salmon.
- The investigation in regard TO the wreck of
the Metropolis continued.
CoNGEEsS.-In the Senate, yesterday, Mr.. Hamlin
reported back the petition to restore the Chinese
indemnity, and the committee was discharged from
its consideration Mr.. Merrimon and Others spoke
in favor of the Bland bill Mr. Sargent made a
very strong argument against it, 80 In the House,
the debate over the West Point bill led to a scene
of extraordinary excitement; Mr.. Hewitt criticised
the attitude of Southern men toward West Point {;
Mr. Aiken replied brutay and long exchange of
personalities and argument succeeded. i'll which
the presence of troops in the South, the alleged
CITY AND SUBUEBAN.-GeOrge W. Morton viii dis
pute in the courts, the Governors right to remove
him from the Excise Board. - The Baltimore
and Ohio Company agreed to the freight rates re-
duction, yesterday. - The Board of Trade and
TRANSPORTATION will ask Congress to inyes-
tigate interstate railroad management. =--
MChamber! of. Commerce committee is to confer
with Messrs. Jewett and Vanderbilt on freight
rates. - Masses in memory of the Pope were held
Yesterday at the Cathedral and st. Peters Church.
-The papers in the Lord-Hicks compromise
were made ready for the signatures. ----
Silk importers and dealers protested against
the proposed duty on silk. - The Euro
pean war news caused much excitement at
the Cotton Exchange. Eighty pictures
of the Lamont Art Collection sold. -=
The principal contestant testified further in the
Merrill will case. - Robert l.. Case, the convict
ed INSURANCE. president, admitted to bail. ==
Gold, 1O2 1O2is 1921. Gold value of the legal
tender dollar at the close 97slO cents. Stocks mod
erately active and generally lower, closing weak.
The WEArHER.-TMBUNE local observations in
dicate an increase of warmth and cloudiness, pre-
ceding rainy weather. Thermometer yesterday.
3Go so, $40.
New-York tribune., 1878-02-14
PERSONAL.

Mr. Joseph Cook and his pretty wife live on
Beaconst surrounded oy every OF domestic COM
fort.
Messrs. Simon Cameron and Montgomery
Blair are now the only survivors of President Lncons
original Cabinet. .
Madame Modjeska is said to have learned the
English language in less than year. She is an ardent
patriot and is eloquent on the subectof Poands wonss
Mr. Edgar Welles, the eldest son of the late
Gideon Weles is on the Atlantic his way TO America,
summoned by the telegram announcing his fathers ILL
Victor Hugo is rewriting several OF the scenes
of his dramatic version OF Lies Miserablcs" aud tho
piece to bo played in Paris in honor Of the coming Ex
hibiton.
1t is told of Theirs that when as a young
man he was studying law at AK he was heard to say
more than once, This that and thus, and shall 90
when am Minister OF France"
Four great nephcws of George Washington
asked Congress purchase from them for the Cow
ernment large number of relics of first President
They ask $4,000. Professor Henry recommends tho
purchase.
The Rev. DR.. II. n. Powers of Bridgeport
Conn. not only poet, but also devoted student OF
arl and has already done much to bring the 0d aad
New Words into closer relations in this respect Ihe
last number OF the excellent French periodical LAu
gives special prominence TO an article by Dr. Powers
on the NewYOrk Society oil Decorative Art.
Mrs. Hooper quotes remark made by
French Marquis during the latter days OF the EMPIRE
when ask ed il he knew certain wealthy American gen
teman who then giving superb entertainments
10 which the very deur p0is OF the Partisan ars
tocracy was invited. "Know hint, answered the Mar
aus Struggling mis- shoulders. "Well-not eNacln-i
eat his dinners aud dance at his bals-that is all
Miss Elizabeth Stuart Phelps, in her lecture
on George Eliot" il reported TO pronounce t'o
Euglishwoman " the apostle OF the commonplace oho
regards Mrs Lewes as a great and good woman, but
woman Who has fallen short OF her possibilities IN 'i'
matter of religious convictions Unless Miss Phelps mas
heen this Is an unfortunate criticism
and there will even be people wicked enough TO bken -
10 the robins derison OF the eagle. But the ra suo-
probability is that Miss Phelps has been m'Sfep''
sented.
General Sherman, at the Dartmouth dnhe.
In Washington the other evening, said that he nau "
ways been interested In Dartmouth because u Wa
originally founded as means OF civIlzing the inda
aud he added: al" the Indian does not conform " A'
life of those who surround him, he will be swept away
as everything is that mpedes civilization am eaeo
New-York tribune., 1878-02-14

nessee, adds to the objections already
offered that he Is not with the party
on the currency question, and besides
he is too old. Representative from
Southern Illinois says the Democrats OF llll-
nois "couldn't be whipped into supporting
chin again and Proctor Knott says tne
"last canvass and its miserable failure, a1eer
"the battle had been won, gave Kentucky all
"she wants of Tilden."
And we do not doubt that these gentlemen
express the general sense of the party with
reference to Mr.. Tilden's denomination. Inc
one thing that all agree in is, that he dld not
"come up to the scratch" and give the Demo-
cratic party another opportunity TO resort
| to violence and inaugurate another civil war;
To that programme he did not warm up IN
the least. In the expressive language OF one
| of the ardent Democrats who urged HIM 10
| that course, he was "as cold as dam clam."
| None of the statesmen whose opinions are
given in these interviews has any other feel
ing apparently than one of regret that there
was not violent opposition to the Inauguration
of President Hayes. We do not observe that
any one of them says word about the
failure of the "RefOrm" with which they
coupled Mr.. Tildens name, and ABOUT
which they seemed SO anxious, or indeed
about any political measure to the success OF
which the election of Tilden would have
contributed. They all talk like men VINO
cared nothing for Tiden or for any politlcal
principle which he was supposed to represent,
but simply for party success and the spOils OF
office. And if they all continue in their present
temper. we may expect that their next candl-
date will be some one who will not submit TO
defeat, but will rather resort to violence than
lose the official sp0ls upon which the party
leaders have set their hearts.
There's one difficulty in the way, however.
Mr.. Tilden himself remains to be consulted.
That discreet and clear-headed old person is not
in the habit OF crossing streams till he reaches
them. He can afford to read the little obtu-
aries which his fellow Democrats are writing
ont for him, and for the present be quiet and
wait. But by and by, when the time comes,
he is quite likely to put in an appearance, and
mildly suggest that the Southern question being
disposed of, the currency question being one
upon which no Western or Southern Democrat
can carry enough Northern States to elect
him, there remains only the single issue
TO make the contest On-that he has
been the victim of fraud, and must be vindi-
Gated And he is not in the least disturbed by
all the present indications that the leaders do
not want him for candidate. He knows well
enough that they didn't want HIM before.
His cOnsummate management put them III
position where they had to nominate him to
have any kind of chance for success. He
does not doubt that when the time comes he
can do il again. For he knows, IA everybody
else knows, that however much they may dis
like him. they will never sacrifice chance to
win to their dislike. So Oh the whole, 1t
might be wise to postpone shelving the old
gentleman for the present. He is not by any
means so dead as the Southwestern Congress
men think he il.
New-York tribune., 1878-02-14
AMENDING THE SILVER BILL.

The Senate is to vote tomorrow on the Blond
Silver Bill The bill might be so changed that,
wise or unwise, it wouldnOt be dishonest. But
few expect that it will be- so amended. Though
any amendment will send the bill back to the
House, it has been generally conceded OF late
that some change will be made, not because
the majority cares whether the bill is more or
less dishonest, but in order to secure votes
necessary to pass it over veto. Ot the
amendments contemplated, some would make
the bill honest and will doubtless be
defeated some would make lit in n
less degree dishonest, and will proba-
bly, meet the same fate; and some, though not
making it less dishonest, would probably rem
der it practically impotent To those who
have not closely watched the proceedings, it
may be of service to review the changes pro-
posed and their probable effects.
The amendment which it is said the friends
New-York tribune., 1878-02-14

Certain sympathetic persons in New-Jersey are
now actively petiioning for mitigation of the
sentence of a condemned murderer. People who are
troubled with an exubcrance of emotion III cases of
this Sort and who think they need a satisfactory
outlet for it, would probably find relief If they
would shed some of their surplus sympathy on the
unlucky person who was murdered, as well as upon
his bereaved relatives and friends. Besides these.
there are great many people III danger of being
murdered by healthy ruilians who have escaped
punishment. or whose punishment has been re-
adjusted and scaled down until it was not worth
trying to escape, and they also have many relatives
and perhaps some friends After all these have re-
ceived adequate commiseraton. the murderer is en-
titled TO a share of the remainder. Pity for the
poor criminal is apt to be refined cruelty toward
the rest of mankind.
New-York tribune., 1878-02-14

Bucsner has invented Il new epithet for tie
use of the silver newspapers and imitation
screamers-" tax-consumlng sharks" This Is
mere forclble than "gold bugs" and better
calculated to stir the rural heart Buckners
letter to the Westchester greenback men is
outrageous, even for Bucllner. 1t is enough to
make an American blush for his country that
q creature so ignorant, and at the same time
so interruptions, should be at the head of the
Banking and Currency Committee of the
House of Representatives.
New-York tribune., 1878-02-14
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New-York tribune., 1878-02-14

On the Halstcad platform of Remoneize and
Resume" the Silver Bill would not receive bakers
dozen of votes in Congress. Ninety mine per cent OF
the silver schemers will vote to remOnetze and in
fate, and very dangerous proportion of them mean
TO remOnetize aud repudiate.
New-York tribune., 1878-02-14

Mr.. Aiken, of South Carolina, seems to be a
narrow gauge bully, but he IS evidently q
broad-gauge braggart and blackguard.
New-York tribune., 1878-02-14

United Statesbonds of the smaller denominations
can always command premium over those OF
higher grade, which seems to prove that the demand
for these securities is not so great among capitalists
New-York tribune., 1878-02-14

The silver men in the Assembly show a
growth in numbers which is not 'reassuring.
A few weeks ago only fifteen members were
found to vote against a resolution cOndemnlne
the Bland bill, but yesterday thirty votes
Just double the number-werc given for silver
on another proposition. A considerable change
of sentiment is reported among Democrats at
Albany. Two days ago One-quarter of the
Massachusetts, House voted against gold
standard. Is the silver craze going to get a
fOOthold in the East also 7
New-York tribune., 1878-02-14

One of our prominent city merchants, whose
name has for at least half century been con-
pected with our sea-going commerce, called,
yesterday, large meeting to protest against a
New-York tribune., 1878-02-14

feature of Mr.. Woods absurd tariff measure.
The meeting was general one, embracing
the entire silk trade. Ali present Joined in
protest against the feature of the Wood tariff
which provides duty on raw silk-an article
imported solely for use in our manufactures.
The Dill should have some good points to set
against its many bad ones; but what hope Is
there for it when even the commercial classes
are found among its Opponentsf
The Portland daily press., 1878-05-10
The Rates of Postage.

Postal cards, one cent each, go without further
charge to all parts of the United States and Canadas
with an additional onecent stamp they cote all parts
of Europe.
All letters to all parts of the United States anu
Canada, three cents per half-ounce.
Local, or "drop' letters, that is, for the city or
town where deposited, cents if delivered by car
riers, and cent where there Is no carrier system
Newspapers, daily, semi weekly, tri weekly and
weekles regularly issued and sent to regular sup.
scribers, cents per pound, payable at the once q
publication, newspapers and magazines published
less frequently than once week, cents per pounu.
Transient newspapers, magazines, pamphlets, BOOKS
and handbis, cent Tor each two ounces or fraction
thereof ALI other miscellaneous matter, including
unsealed circulars, book manuscripts proof-sheets,
photographs &C., and also seeds, cuttings bulbs and
roots, and merchandise not exceeding four pounds in
weight cent for each ounce or fraction thereof.
The following are the postal rates with Europe;
The rates for letters for the halfounce frac
ton thereof, and those for newspapers for four
ounces or fraction thereof
To Great Britain and Ireland, letters cent
newspapers cents; France, letters cents, news
papers cents Spain, letters cents, newspapers
letters letters s. CENTS a newspapers 3 Cents; Denmark
letters B cents, newspapers cents; Switzerland
letters cents, newspapers cents Italy, letters
cents, newspapers cents; Russia, letters cents
newspapers cents; Norway, letters cents, news
papers cents; Sweden, letters cents, newspapers
cents; Turkey, European anu Aslat1c, letters
CENTS newspapers cents; Egypt, letters cents
newspapers certs.
For Asiatic countries, the half-ounce limit fol
letters, and the four ounces for newspapers, still
holding good, the rates are:-
To Australia, letters, via San Francisco except T
New South Wales) cents, via Southampton 10 Genus
via Brindis 10 CENTS newspapers, via san franclsc
cents,vi Southampton cents,via Brinuls cenis
China letters via San Francisco 10 cents, via Soutn
ampton Is cents, via Brindisi 10 cents, newspaper
2, and cents, by the respective routes; brltls
India, Italian mail. letters, 10 cents, newspapers
cents Japan, letters, via San Francisco cents, vi
England, 10 cents, via Brndis 81 CENTS newspaper
via San francisco cents, via Southampton cent?
Wis Brindis 8 cents
The Portland daily press., 1878-05-10
United States Circuit Court.


THURsDAY.-United States by indictment vs..
Adebert Chandler of Unity, for uttering counterfeit
coin. This case has been on trial since Monday af-
ternoon and has excited much attention. The re-
spondent is a young man who, it will be remember
ed, was arrested in May, 1877, and taken before U.
S. Commissioner Webb of Waterville, who bound
him over to appear at the District Court in Bangor
in June. The evidence was laid before the grand
jury at that time, but they failed to find an indict-
ment. He was discharged, but about the time of his
release District Attorney Webb received new evil
dence of his guilt and had him re-arrested This act
was loudly denounced in the Bangor Commercial
and the people of Unity held an indignation meeting
over the affair." The District Attorney was not ser1-
ously injured by either, however, and the prisoner
was bound over to appear at the last September
term Of the United States Circuit Court in this city,
Sickness prevented his appearance and his case was
continued until the present term. He was we'll de-
fended but the testimony Of the government was of
the very strongest nature. District Attorney Lunt
conducted the case with much ability, and his argu
ment was very able effort. The case went to the
jury little before II o'clock and at they came in
for instructions from the court. They retired and
soon after sent word to the judge that they could not
agree and asked to be discharged. At 430 the Judge
called them in and gave them further instructions
and sent them back for further consideration. They
soon returned verdict of guilty. The sentence was
reserved.
Wilbur F. Lunt, Dist. Atty for U. 8.
Drummond & Winship-John Varney for diff.
United States VS.. Michael A. Ward and Henry
Hines. The defendants in the above causes, both Of
Lewiston, were arraigned at the beginning of this
term on two indictments each-one for carrying on
the business ofrecter of distilled spirits without
paying the special tax required by law and the other
for whelesaleing liquor without payment of tax as
above. Both pleaded "not guilty." They now re.
tract that plea and plead noIo contendere and are
sentenced as follows: Ward to pay fine of $500
and COSTS Hines to pay a fine Of $1,000 and costs,
and both to be imprisoned for term of ninety days
in Auburn jail.
Dist. Atty Lunt for q. 8.
Webb g. Haskell-Hutchins s. Savage-Hale
for defendants.
The Portland daily press., 1878-05-10
PORTLAND POST OFFICE.
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Arrival and Departure Of Mails.
Boston and intermediate Offices. Arrive at 12.2o
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Boston and the West. Arrive at 800 m.
intermediate OF Way Mails via Boston and Maine
Railway. Arrive at 1920 and 800 M Close at slo
q m and 2.45 pm.
Bangor, Mattawamkeag, and connecting routes
Arrive at 3.15 p. m. Close at 1.30 q. m.
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m. and 3.15 p. m. Close at II 80 m and 800 M.
Morning Northwestern by G. 7. r. Arrive at $3.50
am. Close at 7.15 m.
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Rochester N. H., and intermediate offices. Arrive
at ]. 20 d. IN. Close at 6.45 and Las m.
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chas Millbridge and Bar Harbor, via each steam
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The Portland daily press., 1878-05-10

DRAMATIC EvENTs.-After quite scarcity
dramatic entertainments we are now to have a
full supply for a short season. This evening
and Saturday afternoon and evening School
craft and Goes will appear at Music Hall with
their great novelty company. In addition to
the attraction of these two clever minstrels
they have Naomi, the great juggler with them.
besides Professor Giovanni's wonderful canary
birds, Balbrigga, the magician, and the other
good features. The company is good one and
they deserve full houses while they remain.
On Saturday afternoon and evening Harry
Robinson's minstrels appear at the Museum.
This company have not been in Portland but
once for many years, but that oae visit at
Music Hall is still remembered by many of our
citizens and if they give as good show now
as then no one will be disposed to find any
fault.
Next week Charlotte Thompson plays a
weeks engagement at the Museum. She will
be supported by fine dramatic company and
will produce an excellent class of plays
Tuesday and Wednesday evenings of next
week Joe Ward gives his show at Music Hall.
There will be rush for tickets next Monday
morning.
On Friday and Saturday of next week Eliza
Weathers3y will appear at Music Hall in "Hob-
bles."
The Portland daily press., 1878-05-10
The Late John III. Burleigh.

At meeting of the National Association of
Wool Manufacturers held in the city of Boston
recently, the following resolutions were offered
and unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That 'The National Association of Wool
Manufacturers have to deplore in the sudden death
of Hon. John H. Burleigh of North Berwick, Me-,
another of those severe losses with which they have
recently been afflicted.
ResotUed, That Mr.. Bureigh, a member of our
BODY SINCE It's organization, and for many years q
member OF its Executive Committee, contributed
greatly to the strength OF the association by his full
appreciation Of its objects and his cordial support Of
its policy.
RESOLVED, That Mr.. Burleigh by his energy and
ehcency as manufacturer, his independence in the
elevated political position which he occupied, his
support of religious and educational institutions, and
his public spirit, admirably illustrated the high posi-
tion of usefulness and influence which the manufac-
turers of the country occupy in the community.
Resotued, That the members of this association
tender to the family of Mr. Burleigh their profound
sympathy in this bereavement; that copy of these
resolutions be transmitted to them and that they
published in the Portland papers and in the Bulletin
OF this association.