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The Portland daily press., 1879-04-17
II the Union was worth nxhting for il is
worth paying for.
What a Democratic President Did.

The impression reader of Democratic
papers gets from their perusal is that, previ-
Gus to 1865, United States troops were never
permitted to approach the polls, and that
Republican legislation that year gave the
commander in chief of the military force the
privilege of controlling voting, counting
votes, declaring the result, and directing
elections to suit himself. We are asked to
believe that the country is under the rule Of
a stratocracy.
The fact is the troops had, from the time
the constitution was adoptediup TO fourteen
years ago, full authority to approach the polls.
They could go to the polls as freely as they
could to any other place on any day. But
the law of 1866, now denounced as "radi-
cal" measure, limited that authority by pro-
viding that on election day the soldiers
should not approach the polls except to pre-
serve the peace. Until that time, when a
restraint was put on the army by Republi-
can Congress, the troops were not forbidden
by law to be present at the polls.
/ A striking example of the use of troops to
nSSP VIZ PSoSo az CiSStiouS Wds ohoIueu uH~
der the administration of the latest-and 1t
Is to be hoped, the last Democratic Presi-
dent. In 1857, during the municipal elec-
tion in Washington, on the 1st of June, a
party of 'Plug Uglies" from Baltim ore
visited Washington, and started riot by
attempting to take possession of the polls at
the North Liberty Market on Seventh street.
Mayor Magruder went to President Buchan-
an at the White House, and stated the case.
The President sent an order to the Navy
Yard for detachment of marines to march
to the scene of the disturbance, suppress the
riot. and guard the polls. A company did
march to the scene; they were fred upon by
some of the roughs, and they prompt
ly returned the fire with a volley from
the front rank, which killed ten persons and
wounded others. Then these United States
troops took possession of the polls and
guarded them. In the evening, COM
pany of flying artillery. by direction of Pres-
dent Buchanan, also marched to the dis
turbed quarters of the city, and guarded the
counting of the election returns. This was
the action taken by Democratic President
who so thoroughly believed in the dogma of
State rights that he declared he had no pow
er to "coerce" State that had gone into re-
bellion.
The Portland daily press., 1879-04-17

A New YORK letter to the Cincinnati
Gazette says: "People have called Edward
Cooper, the present Mayor of New York, a
good Democrat. believe he is as staunch a
one as John Kelly or anybody else. At any
rate it would seem that the Kilkenny cats
are lighting it out among themselves, and
that the fight will not end until both factions
are weakened, so that a modern Goliath may
DC able to step in and command peace all
along the hine. The modern Goliath will be
the Republican party. If the Republicans
tafe advantage of the present squabble, they
can carry New York State, and elect Presi-
dent by New York's vote in $780,
The Portland daily press., 1879-04-17
Cumberland County Organization
- OF
REFORM CLUBS
AT
Yarmouth Village, Tuesday & " ednesday,
APRIL 29th and 3Oih. s.sslS MRsa

Fully realizing the good results arising from our
earnest ana persistent labors in this great and good
storing to manhood all those who are addicted to
strong drink, and also Of making homes and fami-
lies happy which were once sad and unhappy by the
Clubs in the County will be fully represented and
awaken a new impetus In order to make more
ance. The citizens of Yarmouth will give all
hearty welcome and will cater for all delegates A
cordial invitation is extended to Clubs throughout
friends and workers in this noble temperance wor4.
Arrangements have been made with the railroads
for the following rates Of fare for the round trip:
Grand Trunk r. R., one fare.
Portland q Ogdensburg r. r., one fare.
Delegates on the Portland 81 Ogdensburg R. II.
will be furnished with return tickets by the Secre-
tary. VIM. M. DOW, President.
FRANK W. THAYER, Secretary.
Gray, April 14th, 1879.
The Portland daily press., 1879-04-17

THUS the Boston Herald hits the bulls
eye: The Louisville Journal says emo Re-
publican was ever known to desire North
ern State to be represented by negro. That
is one OF the many pecullarities of Republi.
can philanthropy" But, if in any North
ern State the negroes were in majority, as
they ale in some of the Southern, they would
be likely to have representative. That is a
Northern peculiarity.
The Portland daily press., 1879-04-17

"THE repeal of the national election law"
says the Chicago Times, "under the menace
OF starving the Government to death, is only
the first step in the new notification move
ment which the so-called Democratic party,
with the old Southern bosses again at the
front. proclaims by its organs of opinion the
purpose to carry forward until it has torn the
war amendments from the Constitution and
trailed them In the mire."
The Portland daily press., 1879-04-17

THE following plank from the Republican
platform, adopted by the Kentucky Republ-
can State Convention, held at Louisville, hits
one nail very squarely on the head:
The Republican party is committed to the
doctrine that every voter is entitled to one vote
and nut one. Holding this doctrine, 1t stands
in no terror of those wise ard timely laws en-
acted by Congress to secure honest elections.
The Portland daily press., 1879-04-17

EVERY regular attache OF the PRESS is furnished
with Card certificate oouptersigned by Stanley 7.
Pullen, Editor. All railway, steamboat and hotel
managers will confor q favor upon us by demanding
credentials Of every person claiming to represent our
0urnaI.
The Portland daily press., 1879-04-17

The Democratic Congress hasn't done
anything yet in the way of cutting down the
stationery bills. Can it be that the Dem o.
Gratis are insincere in their professions, of
retrenclament?
The Portland daily press., 1879-04-17

THE Kingdom of Burmah is to be Eng
lands next grab. The English agents are
busy kicking the Burmese into quarrel
someness.
The Portland daily press., 1879-04-17

We do not read anonymous letters and communi-
cations. The name and address of the writer are IN
all cases Indispensable not necessarily for publication
but as guaranty Of good faith.
We cannot undertake to return or preserve COM
munications that are not used.
The Portland daily press., 1879-04-17

THEY are at it again. Mr.. Taylor Of Ten
nessee got up in his seat Tuesday and hurled
back a charge in brother Congressman's
The Portland daily press., 1879-04-17

The Republican majority in Wisconsin is
over $1,000. There is something booming
out that way.
The Portland daily press., 1879-04-17

KENTUcKIANs were not permitted to vote
in Cincinnati the other day, and tine Demo-
Gratis think the prohibition another radica
outrage.
The Portland daily press., 1879-04-17

CONGRESSMAN LADD isn't so happy as he
was, but he knows more-about parliament
tary tactics.
The Portland daily press., 1879-04-17

ACCORDING to the Tribune letter picked
up in Cipher alley and duly translated, runs
thus: tr..1
81 can get the nomination, G- Cd
But to win the appreciation
OF the people Of the Nation -! ..
Is what bothers me:
can bulldoze the Convention,
Bur wish you wouldn't mention
My benevolent intention
Quite SO frequentlee!"
The Portland daily press., 1879-04-17

Columbus Upson (Demucrao has been elect
ed to succeed scheicher in Congress from the
sixth Texas district, defeating Money Green
backer.)
The Portland daily press., 1879-04-17

THE Republican movement is booming, as
witness Ohio and Michigan.
The Portland daily press., 1879-04-17

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Address all communications to
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The Portland daily press., 1879-04-17
THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS,
Published every day Sundays excepted) by the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING CO.
THE MAINE STATE PRESS
AT 1os EXCHANGE ST., PORTLAND.

TERMS Eight Dollars Year. To mail subscribers
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The New York herald., 1879-03-12

veia viii replace the Marquis of Molins as
Spanish Ambassador at Paris. Seiior Francisco
Silvcla Minister Of the Interior, has issued a
circular explaining the political and electoral
views of the government and enjoining upon his
suborlnates respect for individual liberty, and
to do their utmost to secure a fair election ''for
members Of the Cortes-" The Times Paris cor
respondent says:-"Contrary to the announce
nent from Madrid, the Marquis of Molns has not
accepted a second offer of the portfolio OF For
eign Affairs in the Spanish Cabinet"
The appointment OF General Martinez Campos
to be President of the Ministry, says q Havana
despatch, somewhat mitigates the dissatisfaction
at his non-retum and gives promise that thor
ough reforms in the administration Of tho island
will be put in operation. In official quarters the
appointment of General Blanco to be Governor
General of Cuba is still regarded as uncertain.
The Spanish Casino and Provincial DcputatiOn
Of Havana have sent congratuLatory dispatches
to General Campos. Several fires on the planta-
tions in the Trinidad valley are reported.
The New York herald., 1879-03-12
fBx CABLE TO THE HRRALD.1
AMERICAN RAILWAYS ABROAD.

TEE ENlsrIsH STOCKHOLDERS OF THE ATLANTIC
AND GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY SUSTAIN MR.
MHxERy.
[By CABLE TO THE HERALD
LONDON March IL, 1870
Tho meeting Of the stockholders and bondholders
OF the Atlantic and Great Western Railway pursuant
to tho call OF James McHenry published on the 7th
inst, took place to-day. Tho meeting adopted In
substance but not in form the propositions sub
mitted by Mr.. McHenry In ldscrcular calling for the
meeting. Mr.. Cave. N. p. presided. aud about one
hundred and Afty persons presant. Four reso-
iutions were voted.
The rst declares that the lease Of tho road to the
Erie Company $50 far rs its provisions are known)
would bc disastrous to the bond and share holders
and inconsistent with tho reconstruction scheme.
The second declares the necessity Of reconsidcrng
the provisions of the reconstruction scheme In order
TO secure on an equitable basis tho interests of tho
several classes of proprietors.
The third expresses want Of conAdence In the trus-
tees.
The fourth appoints committee follows:-
Messrs. Cave and McHenry. Lord Bury. Lord Kin.
naird, Lord Montaeu. Sir Henry Tyler. Sir Charles
Young. Messrs- Mowstt, Mscpongail and Shepherd.
Tho meeting was practically unanimous in Its
vievs.
The New York herald., 1879-03-12
MIDNIGHT WEATHER REPORT.
WAR DEPARTMENT..
OFFICE or THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER. Z
WASHINGTON, March l2-l A. NJ. }

WAR DEPARTMENT..
OFFICE or THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER.
WASHINGTON. March l2-1 A. NJ. }
Indicaiiosss.
For New England and the Middle States slightly
colder and clear fair weather. with northerly to
westerly winds and rising barometer.
For the South Atlantic States slight fall in tenn
perature. rising barometer, northeast to northwest
Winds partly cloudy weather and light rains the
coast.
For Tennessee and tho Ohio Valley. clear partly
cloudy weather, northcrly winds. shifting to cast
erly and southerly. and slight changes in tempera
ture and barometer.
For the lower lake region, clear partly cloudy
weather, rising followed by falling barometer slight
changes In temperature westerly Winds shifting to
southerly and easterly during the night.
For the upper Lake region. Upper Mississippi and
Lower Missouri valleys. partly cloudy. slightly
warmer weather, winds shifting to east and south.
with stationary slowly falling barometer
For the Pacific coast region. partly cloudy weather
and light rain in Washington Territory.
The Ohio River will rise slowly.
Cautionary of shore signals continue at Macon.
Cape Lookout. Cape Hattcras. Kitty Hawk. Cape
Henry. Lewes. Cape May, Atlantic City. Bsrnegat.
Sandy Hook and Newport.
The New York herald., 1879-03-12
CAPTAIN BOYTON.
ARRIVAL OF THE LONE NAVIGATOR AT CINCIN-
NATT--AN ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD

ARRIVAL OF THE LONE NAVIGATOR AT CINCIN-
NATI--AN ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.
CINCINNATI. Ohio, March II. 1870.
Captain Boyton left Maysville at midnight during
thunderstorm which lent sinister aspect to the
at the waters edge were grouped number of SYM
pathetic negroes who endoavored to light up the
river the Pickering lamps they bore The voyager
had strong head wind, which impeded his progress
somewhat. but he reached Ripley at half-past two.
after q narrow escape from being run down by the
steamer Telegraph. At early daylight Higginsport
was reached. Fosters was passed at eight o'clock
and New Richmond at eleven. From this
point there was grand ovation that found
its climax in this city. The steamer Favorite
was chartered to leave the city to meet the Captain
She decked with dying streamers and holiday
trappngs the international Life Saving flag flying ut
the bow. very distinguished company was on
of the State Nine. Helena Modjeska and Count
Bozenta, George r. Pendleton, j. II. Sargent,
J. II. Hayln. W. r. Hayden. J. W. Carroll and about
four hundred others.
THE ARRIVAL.
As the Captain drew near it could be seen that he
was weak from the battle with adverse wind, and
the band struck up 'Hail Columbia" AS he reached
the steamer the Countess Bozenta went to the side
and introduced to him and presented him with
Q magnificent silk notion flag, which she placed i'll
the socket ON his foot.
The Captain then continued his voyage, passing
Suspension Bridge, and soon after landing. He
greeted by immense crowd, through which he
found some difficulty in making his way. He
where he will remain two three days before resum
ing his tourney.
The New York herald., 1879-03-12
OPPOSED TO A STRIKE.

THE REPRESENTATIVE ANTHRACITE MINERS
COUNSEL NO CESSATION Or RESTRICTION OF
THE COAL OUTPUT.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD]
HARRIsBUnG, Pa. March II. 1871
The miners Of the Schuylkiu, Luzerne. Columbia
Northumberland, Carbon and Dauphin. the anthra-
cite coal - producing counties of the State.
were represented here to-day by eleven delegates
chosen to decide whether there should be
Q strife in the coal region. had been
determined on at recent meeting at Hazleton. Lu-
xcrns county. At that meeting it set forth that
under the present condition of the coal trade miners
and laborors about mines are rendered destitute,
while the poverty OF the threatens to drive the
merchants, tradcsnen and all individual labor and
enterprise to sock relief at and make common
for coal and the object of the meeting to make
preliminary effort toward the adoption of system
20 end the insane competition Of the coal compa-
MICS and put stop TO auction sales Of coal. Reso
lutions were also adopted inviting individual coal
operators cooperate with the miners at the meet
ing in this city to-day. and recommending general
strike on the 18th inst.
At the meeting to-day NO individual coal operators
participated. although they had indicated In COM
munications that their sympathies were with the
miners. The following resolution was adopted.
which puts quietus on the proposed strike on Sat-
urday next
Resolved That tho entire interests
coal trade fully represented joint mcetng nclud
looking OF the output coal in tho
regionA
The New York herald., 1879-03-12
CABLE NOTES.

General Tschernaeff has returned to St Petersburg
The relnforccments for south Africa left yoser
day In the steamer Andean.
In tho House Of Commons yesterday Mr.. Raikes
member for Chester. moved the appointment Of
select committee TO inquire whether IL In desirable
authorize schemcs for lighting by electricity by
other improved methods. Tho motion was adopted
In the House Of Commons Last night tho motion of
Sir wfrid lawson. declaring that the inhabitants Of
the various localities should have tho means of re-
straining by efficient system Of local option tho
Issue Of liquor licenses. rejected by vote Of
252 to 16l.
The reduction Of twelve and one-half per cent in
wages, Of which the Fife ana Clack mannan colicrs
have received notice. will mako their average wages
three shillings per diem. which Is lower than for
many years. but serious opposition to tho rcduc
ton is anticipated.
The Arc which broke out Monday night on board the
British corvette Thctis. at Plymouth. originated In
the bostswains storcroom. The forward part of the
weasel was much damaged. The hull IL uninjurcd
Tho flames were cxtingushed at three o'clock in the
morning, wlan the ship completely flooded.
A despatch from Cairo says --''Beforo the forma-
ton OF the new Egyptian Ministry tho British aud
French Consuls General presented identical notcs
saying that their governments did not absolutely
sist upon the retention OF Nubar PachA An the Min
istry but IL the Khedve decided TO exclude him th
The New York herald., 1879-03-12
THE ROYAL WEDDING.
ARRIVAL IN ENGLAND OF PRINCESS LOUISA
COMING GALA DAYS.

ARRIVAL IN ENGLAND OF PRINCESS LOUISA
MARGARET OF GERxANY-PRoGRAMAlE OF THE
COMING GALA DAYS.
DY CABLE TO THE HERALD
LONDON, March IL, 1879.
The Princess Louisa Margaret, the future
bride Of the Duke of Connaught, accompanied
by her father and mother. the Prince and
Princess Frederick Charles, and other royal
guests, arrived ut Sheerness Mt fifteen minutes
past nine o'clock this morning The guns of the
land batteries and the ships Penelope, Druid
and Duncan fired royal salutcs. There
was great display of bunting from
the Sheerness and Queensborough piers
and ships in the vicinity. The weather was
brilliant The Duke Of Connaught with his
suite was ut Queensborough to receive his in
tended bride and to conduct her to Windsor. The
King and Queen of Belgium left Ostend for
Windsor during the day. Prince Leopold,
Queen Victora's youngest son, who was to
be one Of the supporters Of the Duke of
Connaught at the wedding (the Prince
Of Wales being the other), is ill ut
Darmstadt and cannot come The Prince Of
Wales arrived in England yesterday from the
south Of France On Saturday the officers Of
the Royal Engineer Corps presented to the Duke
Of Connaught wedding gift of q silver and gilt
dessert service. On Monday a deputation
headed by the Duke Of Lcinster. Lord Clonmel
and the Lord Mayor of Dublin waited upon tho
Prince at Buckingham Palace and presented
the Irish gift valued ut 10000. There will be
n royal dinner party ut Windsor Castle tonight
to the members Of the British, Prussian and Bel
gian families. On Wednesday afternoon the
Mayor and the Corporation of Windsor will go to
the Castle to present bridal gift of diamond
bracelet subscribed by the residents of the
borough. On Thursday, shortly after ten o'clock
A. NJ, two trains of saloon carriages will
leave Paddington Station, London Tho first
will carry the. Ambassadors, foreign Ministers,
Cabinet Ministers aud other officials. The
second will takc about two hundred distin-
guished guests. These trains will arrive ut
Windsor shortly after eleven O'clock, and their
occupants will drive to st. Georges Chapel,
where the marriage will be celebrated, returning
to London at the, close of the festivities. After
luncheon the Duke Of Connaught and the bride,
escorted by detachment of the Horse Guards,
will drive to Clarcnont House, Surrey, where
they will spend the honeymoon.
The New York herald., 1879-03-12
JUDGES TO BE ARRESTED.

ANOTHER srEp IN THE CONFLICT OF AUTHORITY
BETWEEN UNITED STATES AND VIRGINIA
CouRTs.
[BY TELRGRAPH TO THE HERALp.]
DASvIILx. March H. 1872
Tho clerk of the District Court for the Western
district of Virginia. to-day. by order OF Judge Rves
issued warrants for the arrest of I'D Coles of Pitt
syivania county; q. II. Bernard Of Franklin county;
S. j. Mullons. of Henry county; s. q. Staples Of
Patrick county. and Thomas 4. Bouldin. OF Char
lotto county tho state judges who indicted at
the recent Of the United States District Court
for an alleged violation of the Civil Rights BILL in
that they have failed to have negroes summoned TO
serve on jures in their courts. The warrants wero
placed in the hands OF deputy marshals for immed-
ate service. II Is understood the judges when ar
rested will decline 10 give baigo to Jail II neccs-
sary--and at apply to Chief Justice Waite for
writ OF habcas corpus. and thus carry tho matter
before the highest legal tribunal and get immcd
ate decision upon the constitutionality Of Judce
Rives' action. and of tho law under which he acts
The New York herald., 1879-03-12
TENNEsSEE's DEBT.
PROPOSITIONS SUBMITTED BY THE SENATE
YINAECE COMMITTEE.

YINANCE COMMITTEE.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.l
NASHVILLE March IL. 1S79
submitted tho majority report to-day. recommend
ing the funding. with accrued interest OF the Cap
tol Hermitage and agricultural bonds and the bonds
held by Mrs. President James X. Polk and tho State
educational institutions ut sixty cents and four per
cent interest; funding the Union Bank. Bank Of Ten
nessee Turnpike. Hiawsssce. East Tennessee. vir-
ginia and Georgia. and the Ialrange and Memphis
Railroad bonds at fifty cents and four per cent inter-
est the bonds funded under the acts OF 1868 and
at thirty three cents and four per cent. 1t
mends the rejection of the Mineral Home aud the
bonds funded under tho act of 1868; and that the
railroad bonds issued since the be paid in non
interest bearing warrants thirty-thrce cents re-
ceivabe for taxes and other dues. IL the Legs-
lature TO act immediately upon tho settlement aud
without the Intervention of committee. 1t was di
vidod the question of submitting the proposition
to the people. and presented q bill embodying the
above views. which was made tho special order for
tomorrow.
MINORITY REPORT.
A minority report against discriminating between
bondhodcrs preferred creditors, and urging that
all outstanding bonds written evidences OF
debtedness containing . solemn promise to pay.
and scaling the bonds without their was re-
pudiation The State had twice funded each series Of
bonds. alike. and was now prccludod from discrim-
inating-
Tho majority report follows in the vein Of the
State Debt Investigating Commuters report. That
report has been universally condemned No one has
been found to defend IL. and such proposition
submitted to tho people Il is believed it would be re-
jected overwhelmingly. Tho people favor propo-
sition similar 70 that submitted by the minority.
The New York herald., 1879-03-12
OIL PIPE COMPANY In COURT.
wuLrAMsPoRr. Pa. Mar

wn.LraMsPoRr Pa. March IL, 1879
The Tidcwater Pipe Company. which is now lay
ing pipe from tho Bradford oil regions to this
place. applied to the Common Pleas Court OF Ly-
coming county for a preliminary injunction to re-
strain the Elmira and williamsport Railroad Com.
pany lessee from interfering with the laying of pipe
In the bed OF u stream running under bridge of
the railroad company The injunction granted
to-day to be in force until q final hearing or the
further order OF tho Court. The Pipe has already
been laid through tho stream in question, but was