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, 1879-04-20

De La MAT1n, the irreFressible Green
hacker whom benighted Indiana conststu-
ency sent to Congress, introduced yesterday
The most extraordinary document that has
set been presented even in these days Of
wildcat legislation It is bill providing
that the Government shall manufacture
$1,000, ,oo0, 600 Of something that is to be
rnown us '*greenback currency" and which
shall be legal tender for all debts, and
receivable for all United States dues. This
alleged money Mr. De La AAT1A would have
lho Government pass over, in sums to
suit, to- such corporations organized for
:: Internal improvement as may wish to lay
Bands on it, they. to. sire therefor THAR
, 1879-04-20

Congressional manners sadly need revision
and improvement. Members Of the Senate have
u method Of expressing their Indifference, or
contempt, or both, for the oratorica! efforts OF
their colleagues that is quite annoying, and some
times insulting. Thus, the other day, when
DAN VOORHEES, Was making ''thc greatest
effort Of his life ~ in speech on the Army bill,
some Of the Republican Senators let the lnd'"
ana fellow know that bis remarks we're not OF
any more account than JOnN LoGAN's, whose
spccch last week the Confederates took
great pains not to hear. While VOORHEES,
was declaiming what he had taken great pains
to write, and all accounts say that he spouted
very we'll for him, CoxKL1Na buried himself IN
the Revised Statutes, CHANDLER went IN and
out, BLAINE wrote letters, LOGAN clapped his
hands for messenger-boys to run Oh errands'
and others amused themselves with suo-Tosd
conversation. BY their actions they said Ito
to. DANIEL; we know all about the subject you
arc talking on, and NC are aware that your
speech was written for Indiana, and not for
usn The Confederates paid better attention,
because VOORHEES, was talking On thcr side
This sort Of Congressional rudcness among tile
members is said to be growing, and II it is NOT
cured the time may soon come when the meit,-
bcrs Of each party will absent themselves en-
tirely whenever an orator on the other side
holds forth.
, 1879-04-20

bonds, payable in fifty years from the aato
Of issue, and drawing no interest fer tho
first five years of their life. Tint this would
he GOOD scheme for those to whom the
money was given nobody. doubts; but TINT
It will receive serious consideration at the
hands of Congress there is little cnuse for
, 1879-04-20

Old WALT WHITMAN as a public lecturer
ought to be in demand. Though some OF his
poetry is none Of the purest, it has ali been
admired by tile best judges in England; and
his prose is even more vigorous and picturesque
than his poetry, Indeed, while some Of the
"Leaves of. Grass,'' for instance, seem to tbs
casual observer much like prose, parts Of hia
lecture are truly poetical in sentiment and
oxnrpssfon
, 1879-04-20

TIE STEVENS case, which threatens to be-
come celebrated in the annals of criminal
history, is still dragging its weary length in
tho Criminal Court, the taking OF evidence
being still uncompleted. Yesterdays session
was devoted largely to an effort on the part
Of the prosecution to show that the de-
fendant was not the sympathetic and
loving husband he has been represented to
be. and that the connubinl bliss Of his dead
wife WIS interrupted at various times BY acts
Of positive cruelty. The moro this tragedy
is overhauled the more 1epulsive it becomes,
and everybody except the morbid crowd OF
curiosity hunters who frequent the court
room will be glad when it is ended.
, 1879-04-20

Much amusement and some excitement have
been caused in the art circles of Berlin bv the
sudden appearance there III Siguor CARLO.
from Italy, who announces himself as "a con-
cert painter" IA concert painter" is a kind
of artist never before heard Of in Berlin: but
the particular one in question proves to be quite
worthy OF the name. He occupies 4 stage in
hall, and, with a subkt given at random by
anybody in the audience, goes to work. Hc
generally finishes his work. In colorh, in an hour.
In fifty minutes he painted in o! for tie Grand
Duke OF Accklenbur..- schwerin Hungarian
, 1879-04-20

The sensational picture at the London Acad-
emy this season was Mr.. POINTERS (R. A.)"A
Game OF Ball." in which the principal partici-
pants are the celebrated beauties OF the day.
Mrs. LASGTRY, Mrs. CoRswALL1s WEST, the
Countess Of LoSsDALE, aud Lady DUDLEY
The most bewitchinS OF all Is still Mrs.
LASGrRY, who few years ago WAS unknown,
aud is OF obscure birth. Her photograph Is sold
in all the shop p-wiudows and au audacious man.
ager recently advertised that she would be prcs-
ent at a concert to be given at Langham Hall,
thinking that this announcement would increase
the attendance It is comfor: to know he
was disappointed in this
, 1879-04-20

There is whole tragedy compressed into
the spectacle Of short-siehscd man with new
spring suit on whose attention has been attracted
by sisn, .''Palnt! Look out!'' -"
, 1879-04-20
SUNDAY REVER1ES.

A mule once got mp on his Ear .>:
TO sing where the whole World could heal,
Eut to chant when be tried y
The poor animal died. -
So rare was that high Atmosphere. ~.
, 1879-04-20

In the better class Of saloons now il is
fashionable TO put up announcements, 'Poalti5e-
Jy No .Nerer'-' Hardly Ever Aloud Here"
, 1879-04-20

sPump" CARPENTER, well-known Demo-
crate editor aud politician, formerly Of Wiscon-
sin, where he was State Printer for some years,
has transferred his valuable citizenship to Mis-
souri,, and is the author OF u famous bill to regu
late railroads in Missouri, which is weak iini-
tatlon Of tile notorious s'Potter" law OF Wis
copsin. "Pump" knows good deal more
about printing stea1s-having had great cxpcri-
ence in that business-than he does about rail-
roads, and II the people Of Missouri want any
information on the latter subject they will not
be likely to find Mr.. ''PumD" CARPENTER All
expert. Especially does the Legislature OF Mis-
souri, need TO steer clear Of enacting anything
so agrarian and destructive as the bill now be-
fore it. relating to that subject, whose author
ship is accorded by common rumor to CARrEN-
TER. The Western States have been injured
quite enough already by that kind Of foolish
legislation.
, 1879-04-20

An eminently practical man on the. Wast
Side has started an umbrella training institution,
designed to teach the art and mystery of handling
the umbrella useful and graceful exercise,
which, however, is little cultivated. In course
Of six lessons he 1nstructs his pupils how not %
forget their umbrellas: how to hail bus witn ona
without un.raccful ecsticnlation; how to hooks
newsboy by the collar with the cruol when be res
10 skip oil with quarter without going through the
formality of making change; how to ercaanse
ones umbrella for better one IN IN artisticah5
accidental manner: how not to look like an Idol
and how to prevent onc*s hat from blowing Oh "nea
tho umbrella is turned inside out: how to 1aes
friend In the small Of the oack with It and escap
fight If he proves to be another man; and. genet
ally, how to carry umbrella along the street ~a
ont putting out other peoples eyes, dischsfg'ns
water-spouts down the backs OF their neess, col
liding with their umbrellas, etc. 1t is most fa1-
uahle and fascinating branch OF study, ana tae
first lecture OF the course received With entnu
eiasm, though the lecturer WAS not 1t ~ eesh
having forgotten his own umbrella. and % 1eihs
compelled TO illustrate his lecture With strange
, 1879-04-20


Jy No Never - Hardly Ever Aloud Here
About this time of year the truckman's
daughter moves. a coveted and houored guest
in the very highest society, aud to the small ooy
Of foresight tie position OF driver OF an ice-.
cart secns something more to b. coveted than
that of missionary, or even OF trappcr In
sarnge country with a good Sioux aud grizzly
bear privilege.
4 dealer in secondhand clothing who de-
sired to stimulate his trade in the most effccuta
manner had some thoughts OF giving chrome
with each pnrclllse. bur abandoned this for tia
strange dcyice OF putting Into one Of
the pockets Of the garment CONDEMNED
pockctbook, or a small wad OF neNs-
paper scraps, or some Hight and appropriate tnas
Of the kind. The results have been eminent!y ~
isfactory thus far Intending purchasers ars d.
served while feeling the texture OF q garmedtta
have their faces light up with wild and etesital
surprise, and after very brief bargaining thsy
carry OF their goods vr.j carefully. declining 70
let the proprietor do them up. Anu tho proprietor
shakes his head coutentcd!y and saJs, 'sVeil.
veill" as the easily persuaded customer depsrs.'-
10 go around the corner and after brief e1anlirs"
tiun utter somethlng that sounds very much liz
the proprtetor's exclamation but is not spoken ID
the same satisfied tone. ia
, 1879-04-20

10. Q. F.. EXCELSIOR (UFIFoRMED, EEcAMP
ME.sT NO. 1O<-1Iali corner OF Clark and Wzx1tngtnu
s.. viii meet next Friday esSnnx, Apr r. IN ta!Isae
and other important business. 4 full attendance Ii
requested. Visiting Patriarch invited by order
, T. u. EE1yEkS Scribe. c. C. CHADB, {. +.
, 1879-04-20

and in the authority Of the Bible. On these
points the Liberal branch of the Church de-
maud and practice the widest federation Of
opinion. While disbelief in miracles is
widespread, the writer in the Allgcmeine
Zcttung admits the importance of oil these
points. He not only points out that the no.
ton Of an invariable natural law, which tho
Deity may not aud is unable to snpersede,
contradicts fundamental Orthodoxy, but that
denial of the miracles of CHRIST is to sin
troduce u new COP, requiring new cult
and O new Church."
While admitting tie fundamental character
Of these differences, the idea Of separation is
resisted, and the failure of the secessionists
may be considered as certain when the re-
suit in the cases of the Old Catholics of Ger
many, "and even the English and North
American Uuitarians," is taken as indicating
the SUCCESS OF separate Liberal communities.
Such doctrinal differences, it is claimed, may
be left to find their level among Protest
ant people, and they have, or ought
to have. little bearing on the prac-
tical belief of the laity. In point Of fact,
The argument of those Liberals who oppose
separation from the Established Church of
Germany is, that the secession of the Iiber-
ais will weaken the latter, and, to the extent
of the secession, will weaken the general
Church, and that it Is better for Christianity
that the Liberals remain as part of the
Church, but at liberty to enjoy the largest
toleradon on matters of faith, especially on
the three points named
On the contrary, the Orthodox minority Of
the Church, while opposing any legislation
which shal recognize the Liberals as inde.
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CAUCUSES.
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on and after Monday, 17thinst, and until
further notice. all packages deposited at
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THE DOMINION TARIFF.
The London Times Considers II Unwise
bus Not a Subject for England's Inter.

The London Times Considers Ii Unwise
bus Not a Subject for England's Inter.
ference.
LONDON, March 2O.-The Times rays the late
election in Canada was q manifestation of the
popular will and the popular will must be obeyed.
1t must rule in Canada, and we have long since
abandoned all power even it we cherished wish to
interfere with its supremacy there. This is
pract ically the answer which Michael Hicks Beach,
Colonial Secretary, will make to Mr.. Bright. This
tariff has been demanded by the Canadian people,
We can't approve it, we may and must think it
unwise. We are thoroughly convinced that 1t will
disappoint the inhabitants of Canada in proving an
injury instead of benefit to them but when all this
is said what then? We may send Lord Lorne
lecture alter lecture to be read to bis advisers but
We shall do it no more. Perhaps it is true that the
usunl instruction was omitted, requiring him to
reserve for her majestys approval all bills imposing
differential duties Whatever may be the truth
about it we must remember that the oiferential
duties now proposed differ from those to which the
instruction has been generally understood to refer.
The diferential duties against which precautions
have been taken were diferentiaI duties against
ports from the United Kingdom. The diferential
duties now suggested are levelIed against the
United States. We cannot Ieco from the freedom
of action We have conceded to our Canadian fellow
subecs but we are not debarred from the liberty Of
criticism on their policy. The tariff that has been
produced in obedience to the call ola general
election is as unwise as it can be. There is no
branch Of industry which will not be crippled by it.
In the Commons this evening Mr.. Bright submit
ted his question previously reported regarding the
new Canadian tariff. Sir Michaei Hicks Beach,
Colonial Secretary, in reply said that only a
telegraphic summary of the new Canadian tariff
had been received, therefore he unable to judge
Of its effect, but had teeg raphed that the govern
ment regrets the proposed increase in duties which
are already high. He added that the right of the
government in regard to the sanction of the new
tariff not affected by the instructions to Lord
Lorne.
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DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS.
Discussing the Order of Kusiness-No De-
cisi0u Arrived at-Generai De sire for a
Short Session.

Discussing the Order of Rusiness-No De-
cisiou Arrived at-Generai De sire for a
Short Session.
WASHINGTON, March pa caucus of Demo-
cratic mem beIs of the House was held Immediately
after adjournment for considering the order of busi
ness aud measures to be taken during the present
session. House Of Tenn, was chosen chairman. A
resolution was passed recommending to the Speaker
the appointment Of standing committees.
Knott offered a resolution with a view to conane
the business Of the session to the subjects for which
it was called.
Stephens opposed its passage and said as the people
were deeply suffering all over the country there
should be legislation the subject of the currency
tariff and internal revenue, that relief might be al
for0ed them. He declared that as one of the means
of alienation he was in favor Of abolishing the iu-
teTDal revenue system, the people being already
tasked to the point ef oppression.
Cox moved to amend by adding a clause proposing
the repeal Of existing laws to which they object, by
he passage of bills independent of appropriation
bills and sending them to the President &c. In The
event Of the Presidents vetoing the bills, then plac
ing them upon the appropriation bills, and in case
he should veto the appropriation bills with such leg
isation incorporated in them, then this action be
adhered to until further advised by the caucus.
The sentiment of the caucus as far as developed
was in favor of combining the business Of the session
to the sppropria ion bills.
Knott's resolution and Cox's amendment were not
acted upon but the entire subject covering the ques
ton whether provisions be attached to appropriation
bills embodied in independent bills together with
an order Of business referred to acommittee Of
eleven, to be appointed by the chair, who will con-
fer with caucus com mittee of nine of the Senate
to report to an adjourned meeting Of the caucus,
subject to the call of the chairman.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-03-21
THE NEWS IN A NUTSHELL.

The Republicans of Windham have succeed
ed in eecting all the officers but one selectmau.
Oropo, which was Greenback last fall, elects
the Republican ticket.
The Republican State Convention in Rhode
Island, yesterday, renominates all the present
incumbepts.
Prairie fires are raging In Kansas and in tx o
counties 100 houses have been burned.
The Vanderbilt will has been sustained.
John @. Burch of Tenr essee has been nom i.
mated for Secretary of the Senate.
The education bill now before The Erer Oh
Chamber of Deputies, forbids the Jesuits TO
teach 10 France
Neither house of Congress transacted auy
bushes yesterday
Several banks in New Orleaps have failed al
the result of depreciation In Louisiana state
bonds.
The London Times, commenting on the Dr.
minion tariff, says that while it considers il
foolish 1t sees no ground for Eogland's inter
ference.
Prof M. G. Fernald has been elected Presi-
dent of the State Agricultural College.
The New York police commissioners will
probably bs removed today.
Caucus of House Democrats yesterday coz
sdered the order of business but came to no
decision. The sentiment seemed to be in favor
of short session.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-03-21
Financial Panic i'm New Orleans,

NEW YORK March 20 The immediate cause of
the monetary panic in New Orleans be traced to
the failure of the Southern Bank and Mechanics g.
Traders Bank but there are others and more i'm
portant reasons tor the existing states of affairs in
New Orleans. The bonds of that city have greatly
deprecated in value of late in consequence of
non-payment of interest and somewhat demor-
allied the condition Of the city's finances. The
Southern bank which recently went under is
understood to have had its capital invested In these
bonds. Again the non-payment of interest in
Louisiana consos has caused large shrinksge in the
market value, say from So to 40, within the past
two months. These bonds were specuated in very
extensively in New Orleans, and many banks there
held them either for accounts or as collateral for
loans The decline in their securities has been so
great that parties borrowing on them could not keep
their margins good, and in some cases the banks
have become forced owners of the bones. New
Orleans banks today telegra pied their New York
correspondents for currency to help them out, and
money will go forward to night
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-03-21
MINOR TELEGRAMs.

Wolf Alderman and Jacob Alderman, bis sod,
both of Scranton, Pa, were arrested Wednesday
night on the requisition of Gov. Robinson of New
York, for obtain ng goods under false preences from
three different boot and shoe manufacturers of FL
mira, N. Y.
Rev. Geo. B. vosburgh, who WINS last june &C.
quilted in Jersey City on the charge Of attempted
murder Of his wife by poison, in Yanklon Dakota,
where he has recently filed bill for divorce.
In consequence Of run on the small banks all the
clearing houses at New Orleans have resolved not to
pay check Of more than $2g to any one depostor
any one day, until the 10Th inst.
The Manhattan Beach property on Coney Island,
principally owned by New England capitalists. has
been sold for 100000 to new company.
The Quebec sailed from Halifax for Portland last
night.
Columbus Upen has been nominated to fill the va
cancy occasioned by the death Of Schleicher.
Missing brigatine Fate Upham has arrived at st.
John. Two Of the crew were frozen to death.
Rowell and Ennis have signed an agreement for an
international walking match 10 London.s
The Direct Gable has been repaired and is in work.
ing order.
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lBRoM OUR CoRREsPLNDENr.1
EASTPORT, March 14-Sld, sch Abby Weld, Gard
ner. Portland.
March l6-Sld, sch Carrie w. Fearaby, New York,
QUICK PAssAG Es-Sch LahaiDa, Dipeips recently
made the passage f'om Cardenas to New York. dis.
charged $50 bids sugar. took in Cargo and arrived
back to Cardenas in 20 days.
Ship Alameda of Bath, Capt Otis. arrived at New
York Goth from LIVERPOOL in 20 days.
KENNEBUNKPORT, March 2O-Ar, sch Martha.
Mamma, Portland, with 1900 bushels to d Per-
kins.
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OF sTRAmsaIPs
MARINE NE
PORT UF PORTLAND.
Thursday, Msrch 30.


Steamship Lake Nepigon, (Br) Scott LIVERPOOL
passengers and mdse to Thompson, Murray q Co.
Steamer City OF Portland, Pike, Boston for East
port and st John. NIB.
Barque Wood, (Br) Mahoney. Cardenas-433
bids 81 tes moasses to Phnney q jackson. Vessel
10 Geo Hunt q Co.
Sch Henry E Willard, Harding Virginia oys-
tiers to Timmons & HAYES.
Sch Coneress. Willard. New York-coal to Cum
berIand Mills.
Sch HarbiDger, Wentworth, New York coal to
Rounds & Dyer.
Sch Alaska, Hamilton, New Yerk-coal to Port
land & Ogdensburg RR.
Sch Douglas Haynes, Adams, New York-coal to
Portland q Ogdensburg RR.
sch D Scull Frames, New York-coal 10 Green,
Son q Lynch.
Sch Louisa Frances, Thorndike, Rockland-lime to
O A D Morse q Co.
Scbs Tacoma Crockett and Ned Sumter, Snow,
R0ckland for New YORK.
Sch Hume. Calderwood, Rockland .or Salem
Scbs Granville. Clark, and W Brown, Maddox,
Rockland for Boston.
CLEARED.
Steamship Franconia, Bragg, New York,-Henry
Fox.
Sch Henry Davy. King, Philadelphia Nickerson
& Son.
=, Sch Teumah, Bennett. Philadelphia
Sch vicksburg, Kendall, New York-Rumery, Ber-
ME 4 Co.
Sch Eagle, Robbins New York-Stark Mills.
Sch Olive, Frye, W York Stark Mills.
Sch Laura BIidgman, Hart, Wiscasset, to load ice
for Norfolk Dodge
Sch Exact Kimball. No Boothbay-NathI Blake.
SAILED-Schs 81 Hancock, and Telumah.
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Desperadoes Threaten to Burn Fla yette-
willie. Ark.

CINCINNATI, March zo.-A despatch from Little
Rock. Ark, says that John Reed, bushwacker, a
man with considerable following in Washington
county, demurred to the arrest of friend in Fay
ettevile few days ago. when the ailor proceeded to
lock his friend up. Reed feled him with a bottle.
The jailor retaliated by shooting him through the
heart. The killing of their leader 60 exasperated
the mountain men they threaten to attack and burn
Fayetteville. They citizens became alarmed and
telegraphed Gov Miller for assistance. Representa-
tive Moore proceeded to Fayetteville Immediately
and raised company for the protection Of the town,
armed with needle guns. When the desperadoes
found the citizens prepared they left their out
side the town, making no hostile demonstrations.
Affairs reported very critical. Every effort is
being made to prevent an outbreak.
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DOMESTIC PORTS.

NEW ORLEANS 18TH ships Cromwell Rsr
stow Bremen Sabine, Borland, Havre
PENSACOLA-Ar 18th, sch Daisy Parkburst
Hooper, Wood's Hole.
CID 18Th. sch .Iot Somes, Wall New York,
SATILLA MILLS Ar 18th, sch Satilla, Rivers,
Bath.
Sid 18th, sch Carrie Bailey Higgins, Bath.
Sid 10Th, sch Maggie D Marston. Blacknetor1. tor
New York.
CHARLEsT0N-Ar 10Th, sch Annie Bliss, Wiley,
New York.
NoRF0Lk-sld 18th, ship John Bryce, Morse, for
Liverpool.
BAtTIMoRE-C 18th, sch Frank Pearson Cush-
man, Providence.
PHILADELPHIA-Ar1 18th, ship Sintram. Waite
Havre: brig Staples Showers, Cardenas
Ar 10th. brigs l. Staples. Showers, Cardenas; M A
Berry. Dolan, Ma'aDzas; sch l. Richardson Ba-
lano. do,
Pitre.
Sid I'm Delaware Breakwater 18th baroue Carrie
Heckle, Woodbury.. from Philadelphia for Matanzas:
sch Richardson, Reel. do for Caibarien
NEW YORK-Ar 10th, briggs L Munson HINT.
lev, Palermo Benz Carver, Coson, Providence; schs
F Warren, johnson Sagua; M W Drew French
jacksonville II days. Effort Shea belfast tor Balti-
more: John Stroup, Alien. Portland for Baltimore;
Ira StuIeis, johnson Wiscasset; 9 j Gilmore
Sylvester. Edgartown: Maud Webster from Woods
Hole; K Renpey FAIR, New Bedford, Jed Frye
Langley, and Margaret, Clark Fall River; Dexalo
Curtis; j W Drisko Haskell. and Hattie L Curtis
Bartlett, do; Adrianna, Sioman, and vesta, Dan.