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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-02-14

EXCITEMENT AMONG COTTON DEALERS.
ONE SMALL NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF PRICES.
The war news from Europe has had ten
dency depress the price of cotton, and the light de-
mand has created considerable easness the Cotton
Exchange II feared yesterday, that many failures
would result One failure was rep0rtcd-that OF H. A.
Foster cotton broker OF No III Pearst His liabilities
are said not TO exceed ~ 500 report circulated,
also that the firm of Il. A. Maitland & CO., OF No 43
BrOad-st WAS financially embarrassed AT the office OF
the firm however, the members of the firm stated that
they had not failed, they embarrassed AZ the
close of the Exchange yesterday cotton had fallen thirty
four points in dayssix points Monday ten points
Tuesday and eighteen points yesterday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-02-14
THE PAPAL INTERREGNUM.
SOLEMN MASSES CELEBRATED.

TWO CHURCHES IN THIS CITY sHROUDED IN MOURN
NG-REvIEw or THE POPE's LIFE BY BISHOP
LYNCH-THE LYING-IN-sTATE AT ST. PETERS
CONCLUDED.
The lyiDg-in-state Of the remains of the late PopG
has terminated, and ST. Peters has been
closed, preparatory to the interment. II
is stated by Roman paper that the Cardinals
have divided into three parties, the policy to be
pursued in regard to the Italian Government being
the question at issue. The late Pope has left sealed
instructions for his successor. Memorial masses
were held in this city yesterday at the Cathedral
and st. Peters Church. All portions Of the
churches were heavily draped with mourning, and
the attendance was very large. At the Cathedral,
Bishop Lynch, of Charleston, S. c., delivered an
address upon the life of Plus TX.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-02-14
COUNTY RAILROAD BOND TAX.

ST. LOUIS, No., Feb. 13.-A Deputy United
States Marshal has visited Scotland County and served
on the county judges alternative wrts OF manda-
mus, commanding them 10 appear before the Uhited
States Circuit Court in ST. Louis the third Monday In
March next and show cause why they should not be
commanded to levy tax TO pay Judgments against the
county on its railroad bonds. The Judgments III these
seven eases amount $4,000 Similar proceedings are
pending against other countless which have deiduited
The interest their railroad bOnds aud the course
which the court WILL pursue on refusal OF tue county
Judges 10 levy, Is awaited with great interest.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-02-14
FAILURES IN OHIO.

CINCryYATI, Feb. 13.-Messrs. Harvey IL
Son. an extensive -four firm Of Cleveland Ohio. VINO
failed last November have just had their accounts ex-
ahmed II Is asccrtaned that their liabilities are sl1O
COO ard their assets $4,000.
CINCTsSATI, Feb. l3rhe .Etna Iron Works, or IRON
ment yesterday. Their nominal assets are Largely Ill
excess OF their liabilities
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-02-14
DISAPPEARANCE OF A NEw-JERsEY MAYOR.

TRENTON, N. j., Feb. 13.-This community
"a nsrplexed by the sudden disappearance Of j. Vance
Powers. tho Mayor OF Chambersburg, an adjoining
village. lie has been absent since Monday, and MS
family and business associates do not know where ne
ia Runor Is busy as usual and delinquency ~
t1easnrer OF an odd Fellows Lodge, aud financial
embarrassments are freely talked OF. He enjoyea
large share VI public esteeA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-02-14
PUBLIC REQUESTS BY A COLUMBUS LADY.

COLUMBUS, O., Feb. I3.-lnqulry SHOWS that
the following pubic requests were made by MIS-. Johh
Deshler wealthy lady, who died yesterday
To the Charitable Board of the Presbyterian ooo
r., H. Cci,,,ibms Rrncvolcnt Gncety........ 25OO0
To the ORPHANS Home, at Hamilton. ...-..- 4o,oOo
Her family residence valued at S3ooOo, ior
fhJ gs'"pnSnneu' y. .o $4,000
FOR GnIn asa a" proydins for 100000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-02-14
THE APPROACHING CONCLAvE.


SEALED INSTRUCTIONS LEFT BY Plus TX.
LoSDoy. Wednesday, Feb To- 1879
The correspondent of The Times in Rome
telegraphs follows: The Ambassadors the Cath
Ole Powers have jointly mtimated to the Camerengo
that some Cardinals known for their Incorporating
spirit, whom they named likely to obtain the suf
rages OF the Conclve, the Ambassadors would be
PEELED to oppose their election
The Camerlengo has found in the Popes q sealed
packet with instructions for delivering t into hands
OF his He also found 100000 scudi 1892.
In the POpe's testament The Popes wealth. altogether,
Is said TO amount to 10000 900 lire 1921 $40 000l
which Is mostly in the hands OF the R0thschilds at
Paris"
ROME, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 1873.
The Liberia states that three parties have formed in
the Sacred College, namely the Irreconcilables, tho
Advocates OF Compromise and the Advocates Of tho
maintenance OF the status quo The first Of these par
ties, led by Cardinal Manning. commands about IL
votes. The second IL said to have decided support the
election Of Cardinal Morett Archbishop OF Ravenna,
while the third which is the most numerous party, Is
said to have selected Cardinal Luigi di CanOssa, Arch
bishop OF Verona, as its candidate.
ST. PETERS CLOSED.
The lyiDg-in-state Of the remains of the late Plus
TX. has terminated, and ST. Peters has been closed
preparatory to the interment.
THE CARDINALS RESERVE COMPLETE LIBERTY.
Reuters telegram from Rome states that the Car
dinas have decided to reserve complete liberty Of
action, but to permit the Powers having the right
to the veto to make Interior representations.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-02-14
NETWORK LOCAL ELECTIONS.

SCHENECTADY, n. Y, Feb. 13.-At the town
meetings in outlying in this county yesterday the
result was three towns Republican and two Democratic
O Republican gain OF one.
BISGHAMToy. N ", Feb. 1.-the Broome County
Roar of Supervisors chosen yesterday Is composed OF
10 Republicans, Democrats, Labor partisaii ana
indie
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-02-14
" g FREDERICKS.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 13.-W. S. Fredericks,
thc ector rri s,agc-map:ger, who stricken with
paralysis this morning, fingered in unconscious con-
ditloI until this evening. when he died.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-02-14
THE CoNSPIRACY AGAINST BOYNTON.
INDICTMENTS IN WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13-The following indict-
ments were presented by the Grand jury to-day
w. i. Moore and A. +. Randall, for conspiracy
against H. V. Boynton and W. Is. Moore for libel
AGAINST II. V. BOyntOn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-02-14
svp,crsr MAyORALTY NOMINATION.

SYRACUsg, y. T., Feb. l3.-lhe DEMOCRATS
have nominated WILDER NJ Brown for Mayor; the Re-
publlcans renomnated TOn Bedon, aud the Working
men have nominated Arthur y. Yates.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-02-14
PARLIAMENTARY RUMORs.
THE ADVANCE OF THE BRITISH FLEET.

lBl CABLE 10 Tiib IhiBbNb'I
LONDON Wednesday, Feb l3, ISIS.
A dispatch from Serva says the English fieet
forced their way through the Dardanelles and en-
tered the Sea of Marmora to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-02-14

summoned report at the Austrian Consulate III vie"
OF possible Austrian mobilization.
Many petitions against the retrocession OF Bessarapa
TO Russia are reaching the Government.
Considerable Russian regnforcements are arriving AT
Jassy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-02-14
-R1Jc FEELING IN STEAMBOAT

CoSsTASTNoPLE, Wednesday, Feb. 49, 1878.
1t is not believed that the entry of the Rus
slams would give rise to any serious troubles. There
would perhaps be great excitement but public opinion
the subject has changed that the Tears once euef
tanned have now almost entirely disappeared
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-02-14
THE RETURNING BOARD CASES.

THE CoUsEL FOR WELLS AND ANDERSON BELIEVES
THE CONVICTION or The ENTIRE BOARD Is
CERTAIN.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRIBUNE.l
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13.-Messrs. Shellabar-
ger and Wilson, of this city, who acting advisory
counsel for the members Of the Louisiana Returning
Board that need attention here have received
letter to-day the Hon. John Ray. Of the coun
sci for Messrs Wells and Anderson, in which Mr. Ray
reviews very briefly the condition of the Returning
Board cases. The following is the letter:
NEw-OgLEANs, La, Feb. 0, 1873.
Messrs. Sheiia5arger and Wilson:
GENTLEMEN: received your telegram yesterday sug-
costing Importance of making available every Fed
era question proceedings in the case OF General
point Won suggest There doubt but that writ OF
error viii lie from the supreme Court OF te Se 70 nni
throw in all other Federal questions The dfi.
Guilty with is that under our state Constitution ana
statutory law after conviction the arrested cannot De
baed and remains in jail The decree cannot be exc.
the prisoner in custody. without right to give
bail This then, makes delay OF less Importance,
although it will be relief as the party III the inea-
time cannot be sent TO the penitentary. .
The conviction OF Anderson and OF the entire Board IS
foreOne conclusion and nothing can save them they
are tried IN the State Court IL makes difference what
the law and what the evidence may be- tie public pre-
curing jury, conviction certain. They have no
chance think explained this matter to you when last
ia Washing On Under the statute and the civil Rights
Bill this question be reviewed By the Supreme Court
OF the United states writ of error from cur supreme
We are in bad condition, aud no help or hope. Ander-
son Is OF the crime II he had never been
the Board; yet he has been convicted God hep u.s.
Yours, JOHN RAY.
ANDERsON's MOTION FOR NEW TRIAL.
NEw-ORLEANs, La, Feb. 13.-This morn
Ing when the motion for new trial in the Anderson
ease came up the defence fled additional grounds viz:
That the accused could prove by Littlefeld that he
had any connection whatever with the forgery and
uttering forged returns which fact Littleied had
Zoe hnfo no Committee
Washinotop. that Littleaeld after years absence,
had clandcstinely returned and hidden himself un-
Ill after the evidence had closed ana argument
oneneI Thereby depriyng the accused OF his testimony
thai the accused also prove by Colonel Zachare
tDa1 that he not present at the opening OF the re-
turns from Vernon Parish; hat Democratic clerks
often made errors returns, for which criminal
charge could have been made and that the Incorrect
ness of StenOgrapher COlnss report OF the Returning
Board proceedings often referred to during the
The motion for a new trial was continued until
Friday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-02-14

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13.-The President has
touched up to-day some passages OF his letter to the
Attorney General in regard to the Louisiana prose-
cutions, and will probably publish it, with General
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-02-14

Devens's reply, in day or two The points of it
were given correctly in TIE TRIBUNE dispatches OF
last night,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-02-14
WASHINGTON.
DEMOCRATIC ROW IN THE HOUSE.


AIKEN ATTACKS MR. HEWITT FOR SIZZLING OUT THE
PREsIDENCY-A DAY or STORMY sCENEs-THE
DULL SILVER DEBATE-GENFRAL NEWS.
Mr.. Hewitt severely criticised Southern
members in the House yesterday. for their
course in regard to West Point. The RepuD-
leans charged the Democrats with desire TO
cut down the army. Mr.. Aiken declared that
Mr.. Hewitt had sold out the Presidency.
These speeches threw the House into great ex-
element, and long and stormy session re-
suited, the subjects of an alleged bargain,
the Presidency, Mr.. Tilden and the withdrawal
of troops, being discussed in the course of the
debate. The Senate made some progress with
general business. Mr.. Sargent and others
spoke on the silver question, but the Senate
took little interest in the subject. There Is
more delay than usual with appropriation bills
The Presidents letter to General Devens mas
been revised.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-02-14
THE PRESIDENTS LETTER.
inv rr,ycnApH TO THE TRTBU

1T HAS BEEN REVISED AND WILL SOON BE rub
LIsHED.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-02-14

THE CoUsEL FOR WELLS AND ANDERSON BELIEVES
THE CONVICTION OF THE ENTIRE BOARD Is
The Portland daily press., 1878-07-25

"Ihe Uery man OF all others ioho has the
deepest interest IN a sound currency, and
,oho suffers most By mischieuous legislation in
money matters, is the man ,oho earns his dai-
ty bread By his daily toll a deprecated cur.
rency, sudden changes of prices, paper money
falling bet,oeen morning and noon, and fal-
ling still lo,cer bet,oeen noon and night, these
things constitute the uery harvest time Of spec
utators, and Of the sohole race of those aoho are
at once idle and crafty. a disor-
dered currency is one of the greatest political
euits. Nundermines the oirtues necessary for
the support Of the social system, and encour-
ages propensities destructive to its hnppiness.
1t aoars against industry, frugality and econ
omy, and it fosters the euil spirits Of ertrau-
agance and speculation. Of all the contri-
uances for cheating the laboring classes of
mankind, none has been more efectual than
that which deludes them with paper money.
This Is the most efectual Of intentions to fer
t'Iize the rich mans fields By the s,Ueat of the
poor mans bro,o. Ordinary tyranny, oppreS-
sion, e1cessice taxation, these bear lightly up
on the mass OF the community, compared aoith
fraudulent currencies and the robberies COM
maitted By deprecated poper."-Daniel
Webster. e
The Portland daily press., 1878-07-25
TERMS $500 PER ANNUM, IN ADVANCE

Herzegovina are still as fierce and untamable
as when their forefathers, the terrible
"Croats" of Count Tilly, staggered through
the burning streets of Madgeburg, in 1851,
with living infants on their spear-points Out
OF the one and quarter millions of popula-
ton, nearly one-third are Bosnians of the
genuine breed-tenacious of their own Gus
toms, hostile to everything foreign, passion
atey fond of hunting, splendid horsemen and
born robbers. But there is one infaible
remedy for all the disorders of Bosnia, viz,
firm government. The strong hand of Aus
tria will teach these desperadoes that respect
for law and order which they could never
have learned under the caprcous tyranny Of
the Porte. Roads and railways will gradual
ly extirpate brigandage, as they have already
done in Italy and the Pyrenees The quaint
old capital of Bosnia Serai, ('Bosnia's Inn,")
still dominated by the citadel which repulsed
Prince Eugene himself in 1907, may yet be.
come, with its central position, its population
of $4,000, and its rising manufactures OF jew
elry and hardware, the nucleus of flourish
ing traffic. Whatever may be thought of the
justice of Austria's occupation Of the two
Provinces, there can be no question that, if
resolutely carried out, it will prove an inca.-
culable gain to both.
The Portland daily press., 1878-07-25
REPUBLICAN
State Convention for 1878


The Republicans of Maine, and all indepe ndent
voters who are in favor OF preserving the credit of
the National Government, and sound currency for
the people-equivalent to coin and redeemable IN
con-are requested to send delegates to State Con.
vention to be held in the
City Hall AZ Portland. Tuesday. July 80,
ISIS, at II o'clock A. M.
1or the purpose Of nominating candidate for Gev-
enor, and transacting any other business that nav
properly come before the Convention.
The basis Of representation will be as follows
Each city, town and plantation Is entitled to one
delegate, and one additional delegate TOR eyerv 75
votes given for the Republican candidate for Gov
ernor In 1876. fraction of forty votes over the
number which is entitled to one delegate. will he
accorded a delegate.
The State Committee will be in session the even;n
preceding, and at O'Clock the morning of the Com
Ventlon, and will receive credentials of delegates.
JAMES G. BLAINE. KENNEBEc. Chairman.
GEORGE c. WING, Androscoegip.
LEVI LEWIS ., Johnson, Aroostook.
FRED n. DOW, Cumberland.
y q. BEAN, Franklin.
s. X. WHITING, Hancock.
ID. n. MORTLAND, Knox.
ANDREW LACY, Lincoln.
a. ii. WALKER, Oxford.
.. A. BOUTELLE, Penobscot
Q. A. PACKARD. PiscataGnis
JOHN s. ELLIOTT, Sagadahoc.
=. d. LINDSEY, Somerset.
w. II. FOGLER, Waldo.
W.J. CORTHELL, Washinoton
JAMES M ANDREWS, York.
The Portland daily press., 1878-07-25

As very important source of strength
and security, cherish public credit. One
method Of preserving il is to nse il as
sParingIy as possible; avoiding occasions
OF expense by cultivatinx peace, but re.
membering also that timely disbursements
to prepare for danger frequently prevent
much greater disbursements to repeI il /:
avoiding likewise the accumulation of
debt, mot only by stunning occasions of
expense, but by vigorous exertiOns in time
of peace to discharge the debts which un-
avoidable wars may have occasioned, NOT
ungenerousiy throwing upon posierity the
burden which we ourselves ought TO bear.
GEORGE WASHINGTON.
The Portland daily press., 1878-07-25
Lancaster Hall, Portland.

August 4, lssS, .s s-crocIs
ID.
for the purpose of nominating candidate for Rep
resentative to the 46th Congress.
Also to select district Committee.
The basis of representation will be as follows:
Each city and town will be entitled to send one
for delegate and one additional for every 60 votes cast
Selden Connor at the Gubernatoral election of 1876
majority fraction Of 35 votes will be entitled to an
extra delegate.
The chairman OF the several city and town commit
tees are requested to forward the names Of their del
egates as soon as chosen to the Chairman Of the Dig
trict Committee.
The apportonment of delegates to the several cities
and town in the district is as follws:
The Portland daily press., 1878-07-25
Gus specuations, and destroy all confidence
between man and man."-Chief Justice Mar.

"a return TO specie payments at the earIi-
est possible period compatible with due re-
gard 10 all interests concerned, should ever
be kept in view. Fluctuations i'm the value
OF currency are always injurious, and to
reduce these fluctuations TO the lowest pos
sible point will always be n leading pur-
pose i'm wise legislation. Converribility,
prompt and certain convertibiIity into
coin IL acknowledged 10 be the best and
surest safeguard against them.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN,
The Portland daily press., 1878-07-25

The Charleston Ne,cs of Monday, COM
menting upon the announcement that the
government would probably proceed by writ
of hobeas corpus from the circuit court of
the United States to release the revenue Of
ficers confined in that State, says: "Unless
the government recedes distinct issue will
be raised with the State courts. In his de-
cision in the Ladd case, Judge Kershaw in
timated that any resort to compulsory pro-
cess might lead to unpleasant consequences.
In his charge to the grand jury at Pickens
last night, he said that if the United States
court acted outside of its authority it would
be the duty of his court to disregard it as an
unlawful interference. That Judge Kershaw
will regard the proposed action of the United
States court as outside of its authority, is
evident from the decision already rendered
by him. We presume that he weighed the
full meaning of his words, and the State will
stand by him and his officers in making them
good"
The Portland daily press., 1878-07-25

In commenting on the last bank statement
the Tribune calls attention to the fact that
for the first time this year the banks report
larger legal tender reserve than they held at
the corresponding dates for either of the past
two years. 1t also says: The banks are in
very much stronger condition than they have
been at this season since 1875, and the cur
tailment of loans, amounting to about SIS ,0O0,-
700 within the two years, must be compared
with the fact that bad debts amounting to
S11,0OO,O 900 have been charged off by the Ma
tlonal banks of this city alone. According to
the reports to the comptroller, the national
banks of this city, on the Goth of June, had
SIG, ,101, ,156 due from other banks, and $780,
419,673 in exchanges for the Clearing House,
while they reported due to other banks $S2,-
800, ,264, and held United States deposits
amounting to $12.S91, ,676. 1t is plain that
the great strength of the associated banks is
not due wholly or mainly to the assistance
which the Government has rendered by in
creasing its deposits.
THE territory of Bosnia. or Bosnia, which
includes both Bosnia proper and Herzegovina
is, like other Turkish provinces, valuable
property rendered useless by neglect. The
bills, which cover two-thirds of its surface,
rising on the western border to a height Of
nearly 1000 feet, abound in fine timber, and
contain stores of coal, iron and lead. Compe-
tent authorities declare that the Bosnia
horses require nothing but careful breeding
to make them match for any in Eastern Eu-
rope. The small portion of the eentral plain
which is under cultivation yields excellent
wheat. maize and hemp; and the facilities
for trade are abundant were they but turned
to account. But the timber is little utilized,
the mines, where they are worked at all, are
wholly dependent upon foreign enterr rrnise and
foreign capital; the horse rearing is in the
hands of the Turks the little trade that ex-
lists is in those Of the Jews and Armen-
ians; and the chief manufactures of the
province, significantly enough, are fire arms,
sabres and knives. The fact is that partly
from its intractable nature and partly from
1t not having been annexed till 1927, Bt 'snla
has always retained more of its original c, har-
acter than the other European provinces ol
Turkey. The great outbreak of 1851 v 'as
the only enlarged specimen of what has bet N
going On for centuries among those stee
ridges and gloomy forests. The Morlake o.
The Portland daily press., 1878-07-25

1.-THE loss aohich Anaerica has sustained, since
The peace, from The pestilential effects of ire
deenaable paper money, on the necessary conf
dence between men, on the necessary confidence IN
hepublic councils, on the industry and morals of
the people and on the character of republican qov-
ernment, constitute an enormous debt against the
States chargeable Nth this anadoased measure,
'oh'ch ma remain ansatisfed, or rather 1t is an
accumulation ofguih aohicls can be erpiated no
other'oise than By voluntary sacrifice on the al
ar ofjatstice off po,oer which has been the in
strannent Ct it.-Janes Madison.
The Portland daily press., 1878-07-25

PROFESSOR LANGLEY. of the Pittsburg
Observatory, rises to explain the reason of
the excessive heat of the last week. He
finds it to be owing to the fact that '.the
SUMS face is at present free from spots almost
beyond past remembrance" Next summer
he adds, the spots will begin to reappear and
will 90 on increasing in number and expand
ing in size until they reach their maximum
in 1882, when they will again almost or quite
disappear in 1889.
The Portland daily press., 1878-07-25
JAMES BUCHANAN.

"Such medium tirredeemable paper mon
cyl has always been liable to fuctuation. Its
value is constantly changing; and these
changes, often great and sudden, expose In
dividuals to great loss, are the source Of ruin
The Portland daily press., 1878-07-25
COUNTY CONVENTION.

The Republicans of the several towns in the Coun
ty OF Cumberland requested to send delegates to
the County Convention to be held at Reception Hall,
City Building, Portland, THURSDAY, Aug. 8, 1878,
at 10 o'clock M, to nominate candidates for Four
Senators, Sheriff. County Treasurer, one County
Commissioner, and Clerk of Courts to be supported
at the State election in September next.
Also to choose a County Committee for
the year 1879. The basis of representation
will be as follows: Each city and town to one
delegate and one for each fifty votes cast for selden
Connor, for Govonor in 1877, a fraction of thirty
votes will be entitled to an additional delegate.
Under this apportionment each city and town will
be entitled to the following number of delegates.