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The Portland daily press., 1878-12-18

CoRoNER's VERDICT -Coronor Gould's jury
returned the following verdict yesterday IN the
case of William Sexton
The Jury find that William Sexton came to
his death at said Portland, in the yard OF the
Grand Trunk Railway of Canada, on the 14th
day of December, A. D., 1878. and that his
death was the result of injuries received by
being accidentally run over by certain freight
trains belonging to Said company; and the
Jurors further find that no blame for said
accident attaches to said company, its servants
or agents
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-18

dates for the Governors Council, provided a
Democratic House should manage SO that Cum
berland county should have member, we
hear the following names mentioned: Alpheus
Holder, Casco; Geo. B. Emery, Gorham; Da-
vid W. True, Roswell NJ. Richardson, Charles
Fl. Chase, Ezra Garter and Charles MCCARTHY,
Portland.
For Adjutsnt General-Capt. Qainby, Sac
carappa; S. D. Lsavitt, Eastpori; c. Il. Ne
serve. Portland; Col. White. Bangor
For Speaker-M. ?. Frank, Portland; A. f.
Moulton, Scarboro; E. Wilson, Thomaston,
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-18

WHITE Lace Ties and Sets, Silk Bows and
Ties, the best assortment in the city, at Carl
ton Kimbalps 495 Congress street. dec18d2t
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-18
Portland Marine Society.

Portland Marine Society.
The annual meeting of the Portland Marine
Society was held at the Office of Capt. Albert
Warwick, yesterday afternoon. The following
were elected officers for the ensuing year:
President-Ja cob Mcclellan.
Vice President-Richard Crockett.
Secretary and Treasurer-Albert Warwick.
The funds of this society amount to $2l ,952.-
Is, with market value of $26.OSO.15. The
amount paid ont for benefits this year was
500. Total membership %, and elected at
this meeting. The total number receiving re-
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-18

GOLD AT .PAR-The news that gold had
touched par caused much congratulation among
merchants on Change yesterday, and 1t was
suggested that some public notice ought to be
taken Of that event.
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-18

Accidents.
One of the inspectors at the Grand Trunk
wharves slipped aud fell Monday night and was
quite seriously hurt. We did not get his name.
The engine on tho s p. m. freight train over
the Boston and Maine, from this city, burst one
of its 1aes when some distance from Portland
Monday night, and conseq GENTLY the freight
trains over that road were somewhat delayed
yesterday.
Two barrels Of fl ,ur that were ho.ted into
the third storr of Smith & Cages store on Com.
mercial streer, slipped yesterday morning and
fell to the ground foor, narrowly missing a
clerk that stood near by and covering him with
the powdery material.
One of Mayberry 3 teams ran away on Com
mercial street yesterday and was caught at the
corner of Moulton street, bat collided with Mr..
g. S. Hunts horse, scraping its SIDE badly
Conductor O'Bron of the P. & r. r. r. had
his thumb quite badly jam med Monday, by
having it caught in q car door.
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-18

PERIODICALS. Harper's for January,
has been received and is for sale by the fol-
lowing news dealers: Hall L. Davis, Exchange
street, at the book and periodical depot of
Messrs. Fessenden Brothers, Lancast er Hall
Also at the newspaper and periodicaldepot of
Geo. II. Marquis, No. 80 Exchange street, and
at the book, periodical and newspaper estab-
iishments OF G. R. Chisholm & Bro, in the
Eastern and Grand Trunk depots.
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-18

LADIES and Gents SILK and Linen Hand
kerchiefs 10 almost an endless variety, at
Carlton KfmbalrS, 495 Congress street.
don1 Qa0k
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-18

THREAD LACE BARBs, Point and Duchess
Lace Jabots, Lace Ties, Scarfs and Sets, in
great variety aud very cheap, at H I. Nelson
s. Co.'s, 443 Congress street, Harrington Block.
dec18 DIT
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-18

WE would call attention to the advertise
ment Of Mr.. Hall. the proprietor Of the we'll
known rubber store, in today's issue. Mr..
Halls stock cannot be excelled for the excel
leDce and variety of goods.
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-18

A DIsoRDERED STOMACH and Liver are al
most certain to be the causes that produce
Biliousness, Sick-headache, Dyspepsia, Neural
gin, Rheumatism and kindred diseases. Absorb
the poisons from the Liver, by wearing Hol-
man Liver Pad, and the above disorders will be
impossible. Mrs M. johnson gives free advice
and consultation at Office, 1T Middle street.
New cures are being reported every day.
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The Portland daily press., 1878-12-18
CITY AND VICINITY.
NEW ADvERTIsEmENTs TO-DAY
SPECIAL NOTICES.

SPECIAL NOTICES.
A Mistake Hail.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
Slippery Elm Lozenges.
Canary Birds-W. G. Sawyer s. Co.
Carlton Kimball-4.
He T. Nelson g Cos.
-gss NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Good Books-A. Colby's Sons.
Franklin Family School.
To Let-Mrs Pettengill.
Notice is hereby given.
Mi1lett, ChambeTlin g. Little,
Information Wanted
VIM. K. Thomes-Ho liday Gifts.
Christmas Presents-Geo. F. Nelson.
pa AUCTION COLUMN.
Toys, Games, &c-F. o. Bailey g. Co.
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-18

STEPPING the ripened leaves from day to
day, ".Caswelps NEW" ELIXIR, for the
Blood, like new riE, leaps into existence and
becomes boon of life Prepared only by
Caswell s. Co., Of Boston; proprietors of
Caswell & Co = SLIPPERY ELM LOZ-
ENGES, for Coughs, and the beautiful WAX
FLOSS Hair dressing. For sale by all
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-18

SCHUMACHER's art sale will be continued to-
day at 10. 30 .. N. and 80 D. NJ. The sale yes
terday was we'll attended, and over half the
pictures were Sold The bidder got remarkably
good bargains, and soma of the best went dirt
cheap. Those swho wish get IAN excellent
painting should attend the sale today, as there
are some of the best still remaining
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-18

The MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
OF NEW YORK seems to have become the larg
est financial institation in the world Its az
sets are now nearly ninety millions of dollars,
of which more than ten millions is clear sur
plus above all liabilities.
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-18

stThey are not beverage, but a medicine
with curative properties of the highest degree
containing no poisonous drugs. They do not
tear down an already deblitated system, but
build it up. One bottle contains more hops,
that is, more real hop strength, than barrel Of
ordinary beer. Every druggist in Rochester
sells them, and the physicians prescribe them"
Rochester Eoe,aiYag Express on Hop BittcrS.
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The Portland daily press., 1878-12-18

The avenues leading to an early grave have
often been opened by cough or cold. Thou.
sands have been cured and saved by Dr.. Balls
Cough Syrup tits cheap, only % cents Q
bottle.
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-18

Boxes for. Collars, Cuffs, Gloves aud Hand
kerchefs, variety of styles in leather, at FL. I.
Nelson g. Co.'S, 443 Congress street, Earring
ton Block dec1813t
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-18

EASTMAN Bros. are selling job lot Of IA
bian Suitings at zoe per yard. These goods are
all wool and come in dark grays. dec13dtf
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-18

LADIES' and Children's Merino Underwear,
selling at great bargains at Carlton Kimballs.
495 Congress street. dec18'2s
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-18
NOT A BEVERAGE.

Anticipate and prevent sickness with
SANFoRD's JAMAICA GINGER. my29W&Sd2s
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-18

The seed of consumption can bs destroyed
by the use of Addn,Sn's Botanic Bdlsdm, the
great remedy for coughs and colds. Price
orjv 81 cents de14W&S2t
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-18

DoN'T forget to see those elegant Christmas
goods at Carlton Kimbalps, 495 Congress
street dec18d2t
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-18

Charles Buffum OF Orono is spoken OF as
likely to be appointed Superintendent of the
Reform School.
Gen. B. s. Alexander of the U. S. Engineer
Corps, who died at San Francisco yesterday,
was in charge Of the Notifications in Portland
harbor after the fire of 1866, until December OF
that year.
1t is reported that General Duane who has
been in charge of the harbor Notifications, and
engineer of this Light House District since
1868, has been appointed to the command of
the Second Light House District, with head
quarters at Tompkinsville, Staten Island
The statement published Under the head Of
"Business Failures" announcing the failure
of Hawkes. & Jordan of Cape Elizabeth, was
incorrect Mr.. Jordan has been trying to COM
promise with creditors, whom be was owing in
connection with a former business, but this
has nothing to do with the present firm Of
Hawkes. & Jordan.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-16

WASHINGTON, April 15-The committee in
vestgatng the charges against Hon. Geo. +,
Seward, Minister to China, and o. B. Brad
ford, Consular clerk at Shanghai, met to-
night and examined Hon. e. Wiley Wells, ex-
Representative from Mississippi, and late
Consul General at Shanghai. He stated that
he was appointed on June %, 1877, and entered
upon the duties Of his office at Shanghai on
September 13. He received Instructions from
the Department of State to investigate the
charges made by Myers against Seward and
Bradford.
Mr.. Wells' testimony tends to show that
Bradford WAS generally corrupt; that he ap-
propriated fees belonging to the Consulate
General, and that he made three different
disbursed, not one of which agreed with
another.
Communications between the Chinese off
caIs and the Consulate General had been ab-
stracted from the records and found amongst
Bradfords private papers. Fictitious ac-
counts OF pOstoffice receipts were made up by
Bradford, and every thing In general about
the office was in most fearful state of cor
ruption and confusion Bradford refunded to
Wells about $4,000 Of moneys which he had IL
legally retained, and declared himself ready
to refund further moneys which might be
found to have been misapproprated by him.
No reply was received by Mr.. Wells from
the State Department TO any OF his communi-
cations.
Bradford still holds his appointment AS
consular clerk no charges having been pre-
ferred against him by the State Departm ent
to Congress.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-16
The Pool Tournament.

New YORK, April 15.-Interest in the grand
national pool tournament continues unabttets
and OConnors rooms were crowded, botn
this afternoon and evening. The first matc4a
OF the afternoon session was between George
Fry and Clarke Wilson. The contest was re-
markabIy close, the score standing even On
the conclusion Of the twentieth game. Fry
had the last game we'll In hand, but ,carelessiy
slipped up on an easy long drive shot, which
was'a natural, and left the balls in position fox
Wilson, who won the game.
In the match which followed between Gen.
Slosson and A. P. Rudolphe, no special skin
was exhibited, and the match was won by
Slosson, with a score Of eleven to seveA
games.
The hall was crowded during the evening"
session, and among the audience were ex- DkF-
trict Attorney John r. Fellow and Chas E.
Bledenburgh, Of the American Rife Team,
Sheridan Shook, J. G. Carter, the Canadian
Lumber king, and others.
The first match was between Geo. Dion and
J. NJ. Marble. The play WAS very fine, out
Warble was not in his best form, and Dion
won by eleven to seven.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-16
PRICE, FIVE CENTS.
.. e..a-.- NEW ORLEANS TUESDAY, APRIL 16 1875.

met fire opened-we both drew; I got the first
fire, and he was killed That is all there is Of
the story, except that the case was afterwards
investigated by the grand jury, who, after
hearing the testimony, failed to find an in
dictment against me-
Despalier and had tho same first names.
He, Madison Despalier, and /, Madison Wells.
He was known as dangerous man, and but
short time previously had murdered % man,
for which he was tried, convicted and SEN
fenced to the penitentfary for two years
After serving six months he was reprieved.
Knowing these facts, when ] received his
message naturally prepared myself for the
fatal meeting, which resulted, as / have
stated, in his death.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-16
Mad Wells Interviewed-Suit for Libel
His Story of the Killing Of Despaller.

NEW YORK, April 15-The TeleOrom's WASH
ington special says: J. Madison Wells has
been interviewed. He says that he intends to
sue the Philadelphia Times and every paper
that has republished its article calling hlm a
murderer and mule thief"
He gives the following account Of the kill
ing OF Despalier: 1t has been so very long
ago that I can't give you the precise nature Of
the origin OF the difficulty. There was nothing
political about it, however. It was private
quarrel, and after we separated he sent me
word that he intended to kill me on sight. I
took him at his word, knowing from his char
acter that he meant just what he said, and
prepared myself tor the meeting, When we
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-16
Having Finished Hell, Beecher Essays
kp1r. tuali> m.

yesterday on the universal fatherhood Of Cod
Mr.. Beeeher said: "With all my heart wish
that | could believe in Spiritualism, and /
would if it was not covered up with 50 much
nonsense The philosophy OF the thing is
mother don't remember me? Why should not
those who are nearest to Us here be nearest
there?
$50 far as the general idea Of Spiritualsm
Is concerned believe it, but so far as practi-
died throughout the country, do not believe
in. I could take consolation from spirit man
ifestations, although l believe that in the
main, the manifestations are adVentitious and
untruStworthy'
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-16
Hayes ax a Libera,or of Convlcts.

New YORK, April 15-A special to The Jele-
gram says the pardoning of several criminals
by President Hayes Immediately after SEN
tence, and for no apparent good reason, has
of the pardoning power. 1t seems that he
has weakness ia that direction. In the five
years that he was Governor OF Ohio Hayes
pardoned 800 convicted criminals, including a
dozen murderers score of forgers, a couple
Of dozen convicted of rape, and the balance
composed Of all manner of crimes for which
confinement in the penitentary was the pun
ishment provided, including two cases OF
abortion, and since he became President he
has been going on at the same rate.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-16
The COl1ect0rship to be settled This
Week.

WASHINGTON, April 15.-It is stated
very positively in official circles that
the New Orleans Collectorship business
will be settled this week, perhaps at the Cab
is the coming man. The opinion generally
expressed is that Gen. Anderson has been suf-
ficiently indicated by the State courts of Lou
isiana, and that to submit his nomination to
the Senate for the position Of Collector would
only invite humiliation and defeat. Mr. J
Madison Wells, who came here to urge An
derson's nomination. has not, it would seem
malie a very favorable lmpression.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-16

the adopting of any measures for the honor of
the crown and the stability Of the empire.
Efforts to Avert Strike by the Cotton
Operatives.
LONDON. April ia strong movement Is
on foot among the Manchester cotton opera
tives TO avert the impending strike. An
effort will be made to secure an acceptance Of
5 per cent reduction by the masters and men.
heavy Failure,
LONDON, April 15-The failure of Ryce,
Field * Co, extensive merchants, is an
nounced, with liabilities Of G20000O
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-16
G. OlOid COlnRgA

WASHINGTON, April 1.-The sub-commit-
tee Of the Committee on Coinage, Weights and
Measures, having In charge the matter of
gooid coinage, submitted to-day report to
the full committee, recommending the refer
ence Of the entire subject to the international
Monetary Commission. The report was
agreed to-
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-16
ENGLAND.
Sensation Over Elizabeth.s Confcsst

Sensation Over EliZabeth's Confession.
LONDON, April 16.-A dispatch to the Daily
Neus, from New York, stating that Mrs. Til
ton had made full confession of her adultery
with Rev. Henry Ward Beccher, has created
asgEeat sensation here.
Butt Expected to Resign.
LONDON, April ia special from Dublin
says it Is expected DR.. Butt will resign his
seat IN Parliament, as well as the leadership
OF the Home Rule party.
The Queens Reply to The Address of Par
liamsnt.
LONDON, April 15-The Queen has replied
to the address OF Parliament thanking her
majesty for calling out the reserves. She
thanks both houses for their loyalty, and
says that she feels sure that she can rely upon
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-16
THE House Pacific Railroad Committee

WASHINGTON, April 15-The House Com
mittee on Pacific Railroads to-day, considered
the proposition to transfer The land grant Of
the New Orleans. Vicksburg and Baton
Rouge Railroad, which was to have been for
feited by this corporation to the New Orleans
Pacific Railroad Company. No conclusion
was reached.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-16

New YORK, April 15c-The case Of ex-Gov.
Moses, Of South Carolina, which was to have
come up to-day on habeas corpus in the Su-
preme Court, was adjourned until tomorrow
afternoon, in consequence OF the absence OF
his counsel, Col. Spencer, who was attending
the funeral OF Col. Hitchcock, OF the Ninth
Regiment,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-16

NORFOLK, Va, April "a serious accIdenE
occurred ON the United States flagship Pow
hatan lying at the lower anchorage. Willis
the men were exercising in the yards in 4
race with the crew OF the Plymouth, two
and Richard Farley through the carelessness
Of the former, stepped from the main top gss-
liant yard and fell to the spar deck, distance
Of fifty or more feet. They are now lying ia
the hospital in a critical condition.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-16
FAILURES YESTERDAY.



ally large number OF failures reported in this
city to-day. Among the most extensive, in
addition to those hitherto reported, were
those of Il. l.. Liggett, wholesale grocer, 49
made an assignment. Liabilities placed at
$4,000 with assets nominally Sl15,60O.
Geo. w. Barrett x Co., importers OF crock
cry 81 Park Place, called a meeting Of their
creditors to-day. The firms liabilities are
500, 600. Mr. Barrett, who is the owner of the
extensive real estate Spectator. His liabii-
ties are set down at 500, 900. The assets are
stated to be very large.
Chicago Bankruptcies.
CHICAGO, April 15.-Frank P. Rice, OF Chi
cago, filed voluntary petition in bankruptcy
today. Unsecured debts S28,582 86. There
are no secured liabilities. Assets nominal.
voluntary petition in bankruptcy was
filed to-day by Charles W. Boyington, o grain
dealer and a speculator on the Board Of Trade,
His unsecured debts amount TO $4,000 and
his secured debts to S3500O. Assets nothing
filed this morning against Daniel J. Callahan
amount to about $4,000.
A voluntary petition in bankruptcy was
filed this afternoon by Judge W. Parsell, a
farmer living at Maquon. Knox county, III
cured S3o1sO. Assets nothing
Solomon Felzenthal and Sigismund Strauss
formerly engaged in the paper business fr
Bloomington, Ill, under the firm name ol
Felzenthal u Strauss, filed voluntary peti
ton in bankruptcy this afternoon. The firm
has no secured debts. The unsecured debts
amount to s11 1863. The firm is jointlyliable
on accommodation paper to the amount o
$1,000, assets quoted at about $4,000 noInipally
suspended Payment.
New YORK, April 15.-Gould FL. Tharp &
Co, provision brokers' No. III Broad street
have suspended payment, owing about $40,
600, and to-day notified the Produce Exchange
of their inability to meet their engagements
The trouble arose mainly from having paiC
out large sums on contracts. The beginning
of their troubles dates back to the failure o
James Kingan, by which they lost $27,0OG
The house has been in business over a quartz
Of g. century.
ShermanfZed.
NEW YORK, April 15-Heiter Il Cans large
umbrella house, 349 Broadway, has failed
with liabilities Of $780, 900 The causes OF tn
failure are the general shriukage of value
and unfortunate speculations.
Failed.
New YORK, April 15-Levermore n Co
bankers and brokers, and members Of tn
Stock Exchange, failed this morning. The
were formerly partners Of Henry Chews, an'
| were short of stocks, the big rise OF thi
morning partly fastening their failure.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-16
Preparlug for an yucome Tax.

WASHINGTON, April I'm view Of The pos :
sibility Of the passage Of an income tax law,
the Commissioner OF Internal Revenue is
collectors through the country what extra
force will be required to carry such law
into effect.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-16
THE TARIFF BILL.
WORK HEGUN INTHE HOUsE-A SHARP
FIGHT " PECTED OVER THE
SUGAR SECTION.
The Hair ResOlutiOns-WOrk on the New
OrIean, Mint-The C0'lectershtp-Mad
Wells Libel Suits-The Lottery In

The Hair ResoIuti0ns-wOrk on the New
OrIean, Mint-The C0'lectership-Mad
wells Libel suits-The Lottery In
Philadelphia.
Especial TO the Democrat
WASHINGTON, April 15-The House has be-
gun work on the tariff bill, and there Is every
prospect of a long debate. Without doubt,
The Sugar Section
will be subjected to q more determined on
slaught than any other feature Of the bill.
The New York sugar importers said that the
peculiar provisions relating to color, makes
the bill practically high protective tariff on
all grades Of raw sugar made in Louisiana.
There Is no doubt that the passage OF
the bill as 1t now stands Is of vital Importance
to Louisiana, and all legitimate means should
be employed to secure 1t,
The reception OF
The Rsair Resolutions
in the House and Senate indicates that no
steps will be taken by this Congress towards
examining into the frauds by virtue of which
Hayes holds his scat. The resolutions and
accompanying bill will never be heard of after
their reference to the committees.
The work Of renewing and enlarging the
Old New Orleans Mint
will probably be commenced by May /,
and it is expected that it will be ready to be-
gin coinage by the first Of September.
Old Wells is still tearing around here, fight
ing Packard tooth and toe nail, and demand
ing the appointment of Anderson. Kellogg
gives it as his opinion that Anderson could
not be confirmed
| In an interview this morning Wells said that
| he intended to
sue the Democrat for Libel
as soon as he got back to New Orleans.
The authorities in Philadelphia being about
| to move on the lottery offices there 1t seems
that influences have been brought to beal
through Don Cameron to stop the raid. The
editor of the Times, Col. Mcclure, who was
over here the other day, says that he fully
understands the lottery situation in New Or
leans and that his attack on the concern II
Philadelphia will be kept up. BUELL.,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-16
Russia Preparing tor a General Levy o
Men.

LONDON, April 16-A dispatch from st
Petersburg says that Russia is preparing fol
general levy Of men.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-16
SPAIN.

Cuban Leaders in Spain.
MADRID, April 15-Scveral Cuban leaders
have arrived at Cadiz.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-16

| WASHINGTON, April 15.-Subscriptions to
the 4 per cent loan to-day amounted to $780,
| 600
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-16
Counter Proposals from England t
Russia.

LONDON, April ia dispatch from Vienna
says: 1t ID rumored that England has made
counter proposals to Russia.