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TEkNEE

CALCUTTA, March I8.-Ex president
Grant and party left yesterday for Rau,
goon and Singapore.
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BUSINESS CARDS.
E. D. SWEENEY. WIN. JACKSON. cHAs. L. WALKER.
SWEENEY, JACKSON & WALKER

ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELLORs AT LAW
n OtlCe-Bengstou's Block, Rock Island, III.
The Portland daily press., 1879-01-22
THE TELLER COMMITTEE.


Investigation of the Tissue Ballot Frauds.
CHARLESTON, Jan. 21.-The Teller Committee
consisting of Senators Teller, Kirkwood, Cameron,
Randolph, and Mcdonald began the investigation of
the late general election here to-day. All the wit
nesses examined were from Charleston county, and
it was admitted by both Democrats and Republicans
that all election officers excep ting clerks were ap.
pointed upon recommendation of the Democratic
committee, that one of the three commissioners of
elections Republican, that managers of elections
at different precincts exclusively Democratic
and that United States Supervisors different polls
not allo~ei to have clerk, there being no law
for such purpose.
j. N. Gregg Goored), Republican, and U. s.,
Supervisor at Euge Engine house, testified that the
election was quiet. When the polls closed it was
FUND there were a number OF tissue Democratic
tickets in the box and that there were 1853 more votes
than there were names of persons who had voted.
Excessive votes were drawn out as required BY
law by bindfolded manager, and witness believes
that the majority OF those drawn were Republican
ballots. Did not any OF the tissue ballots voted.
number OF persons were challenged and prevented
from voting non-lesdents or minors. The Demo-
cratic majority at the polls was 1856.
Mr.. Hutchinson, the second witness, white Re-
publican and United States Supervisor testified that
at the poll in st. James, Goose Creek parish, there
were 1876 tissue Democratic tickets ind the same ex.
the number of votes. The excessive ballots
were drawn out, majority of these being Repubi-
can votes, Not voter was challenged and the
election was quiet.
W. /. Elfe (colored), Republican U. S. Supervisor
at Washington engine house, testified that 81 voters
were turned away by the managers for diferentrea-
sons Soon after the count of votes began the lights
went out and witness fled through a back window.
The belief of witness is that the Republicans had
large majority at this poll Nothing was ever heard
of the ballots or ballot box.
The Portland daily press., 1879-01-22
WASHINGTON.
The Bill Giving Registers to Foreign
Ruilt ShiDs Likely In Fail

The Bill Giving Registers to Foreign
Bu'lt Ships Likely to Fail.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 81 The House Committee on
Commerce heard arguments to-day from ex Repre-
sentative Lynch of Maine, aud Others against the
bill giving registers foreign built ships purchased
by American citizens. The committee will probably
recommend that the bill be postponed indefinitely.
Miscellaneous.
Subscriptions to the per cent loan to-day $685.
$780,
Receipts of internal revenue to-day $2,0261O; GUS
toms $685. 100.
Lieut.. Greene, who accompanied the Cars forces
in the Turko Russian military attache of the
American legation, arrived here yesterday, and to-
day paid official visits the President and Secretary
of War.
The Treasury has annulled the contract with the
Morgan Envelope Company, they having failed to
keep the terms of the contract. Woolworth & Ora
BAN of New York, and j. NJ. Jones g. Co. Of Chi
cao have been awarded the contract for the balance
of the year.
More Bonds Called.
The Secretary of the Treasury has issued the SD
call for the redemption of $50 bonds of 1866 consols
of 1867. The call is for $780, 900 of which $4,000
900 are coupon and 600 registered bonds The
principal and interest will be paid at the Treasury
April 21st, and interest ceases that day.
The CIPHER Dispatches.
The Potter investigation committee meet Wednes-
day for the purpose of deciding upon the programme
at future proceedings in the CIPHER kilograms nves-
legations.
The Portland daily press., 1879-01-22
MINOR TELEGRAMS

The Troy and Greenfield Railroad Company has
filed bill in equity iu the Supreme Court for re-
demption of the Hoosac Tunnel.
John W. Hall was inaugurated governor OF Della
ware yesterday.
There is no hope of saving the steamship Oberon.
The Marquis of Lorne and the Princess have gone
to Niagara Falls.
The Arcade building in Elizabeth, N. j., was
burned yesterday Loss 100000.
The slaughter house of Edwin r. Morse at Wor-
ceser, Mass, was burned Monday night, Loss ST.
600. Insured.
The Glen wooden mill at North Adams, Mass, was
damaged by fire yesterday afternoon. Loss $4,000.
1t was fully insured.
The Clarendon hotel, fremont street, Boston, was
injured by fire to the extent of $1,000 yesterday
morning. The guests were panic stricken and almost
suffocated by the dense smoke which extingu shed
the gas-lights.
general advance of 100 per cent. in rates of in
suIance is reported in The dry goods district of New
York.
The celebrated horse Modoc died Monday, sudden
". while trotting in Central Park, New York.
Valued at $1,000.
John Blair Scribner, senior partner of the pub
fishing house of Charles Scrbner's Sons, New York,
died suddenly Monday night Of pneumonia.
Nine prisoners found their way out of the Jail at
Clarksyile, Tenn, Sunday night
The Portland daily press., 1879-01-22
SENATORIAL ELECTIONS.
Senator Conover,s Successor.

Senator Conover's Successor.
TALLAHASSEE, Jan 21.-The legislature elected
Wilkinson Gail (Dem) United States Senator to sue
coed Conover.
Don Cameron Reelected.
HARRISBURG, Jan. 21.-Both houses to-day voted
for United States Senator. In the senate the vote
stood, j. Donald Cameron %, Hester Clymer 16,
Daniel Agnew 2, M. R. Thayer 1, G. R. Grow 1. In
the house Cameron was declared elected, the vote
being, Cameron 10Y, Clymer 49, Agnew IA, McPher-
song.
Gen. Shields and Col. Vest Elected from
Missouri.
JEFFERSON CITY, Jan. 81 The ballot for United
States Senator taken in each house OF legislature
this aud resulted in the election of the Demo-
cratic caucus nominees. viz: Gen. James Shields for
short term and Col George G. Vest for long term.
Gen. Logan Elected.
SPRINGFIELD, ILL, Jan. 21.-The senate and
house to-day voted on United States Senator and
Gen John A. Logan receiving the entire Republican
support was elected.
Plat Succeeds Barnum
HARTFORD, Jan. 21,-Both houses of the Iegisla-
ture to day elected Orville H. Platt Quilted States
Senator.
Dan VOORHEES, Reelected.
INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 2l.-Both houses of the leg
stature voted this afternoon for United States Sena
tor resulting in the house for long term VOORHEES,
81, Harrison 50, Buchanan. In the senate Voor.
hees 49, Harrison %, Buchanan 1. There were three
absentees in the house and one in the senate. For
short term Voorhees, received the same vote in both
houses and Hon. Godloye Orth received 81 votes in
the house and % in the senate.
Vance Succeeds Merrimon.
RALEIGH, N. c., Jan. 21.-The legislature has
elected Gov c. b. Vance United States Senator fol
The Portland daily press., 1879-01-22
WEDNESDAY MORNING, JAN. 2s.
NEWS In A NUTSHELL.

The annual meeting of the Portland g. Og-
deusburp Railroad Co. was held yesterday and
directors elected for the ensuing year.
The report of the prison and Jail inspectors
is published this morning. Seventy-two con-
victs have been sent to the State Prison during
the past year. The prison is not yet self-sus-
tanning, but considering the depression in BUSH
ness the showing is good one.
10 the State Senate yesterday memorial
was presented that the Office of insurance COM
missioner be retained Acts to amend the
charter of the Auburn Aqueduct Co., and ad-
ditioual to an act to incorporate the Rumford
Falls s. Bucksport Branch Railroad were
passed to be engrossed. The finance commit
tee was asked to inquire into the policy of
transferring tbs money derived from the mill
tax to the State treasury for the purpose of
hquidating the State debt. In the House a re-
solve was introduced favoring a change in the
course of study at the State College. A large
number of petitions were presented. Among
the orders presented was one making felony
ten deadly weapons are used punishable with
imprisonment for life and one in favor Of abol-
ishing the Office of reporter of decisions.
0tOTSc o. ulilaIuJ WcA huoHu lawyer ouA
author. died yesterday.
Senatorial elections were held in several
states yesterday. In New York Mr.. Conklina
was reelected; in Connecticut Mr.. Platt was
chosen: in Illinois Gen. Logan; Indiana, Mr..
Voorhees,; Missouri, Gen. Shields; Pennsylva'
nis, Don Cameron; Florida, Wilkinson A
Call; North Carolina, Gov Vance.
Secretary Sherman has made a contract with
the Rothschilds and other bankers to sell S.,
0O0,0 per month of our per cent. bonds in
Europe.
The Dominion Board of Trade convened al
Ottawa yesterday.
The Commerce Committee will report un
favorably on the bill to grant registry to foreign
built ships.
Sitting Bull is on the side OF the border art
is peacebly disposed.
The Teller Committee bsgun to Investigate
the election in South Carolina yesterday.
In the United States Senate yesterday Mr.
Blaine submitted several amendment to tn,
Naval bill and announced that he would speal
thereon. In the House the resolution to in
vestigate the cipher kilograms adopted, afte
some discussion. Mr.. Butler spoke against th'
investigation.
The Portland daily press., 1879-01-22

CINCINNATI January 21.-Pork firm at 40 bid,
30 sed. Lard is in fair demand and higher steam
at 10. Bulk Meats strong and higher; shoulders at
81; short ibis at IS cash so buyer February 65
q rs buyer March; short clear at Al. Bacon is
strong; shoulders clear ribs at 3; clear sides Of
Hogs active and advanced: common at 50 q 90:
light at Is a 40; pa king at Az a GO; butchers
at 55 q 6O;receipts 1886 head; shipments none.A
TOLEDO January 2l.-Wneat strong and in active
demand; No . White Michigan at 92c; extra While
Michigan at 96c; amber Michigan on spot at 951 a
96c; February at 96lc, March SIZE: No Red Winter
for January 96Ic February at 96sc; March at SIZE;
Western Am Der 9iic No 2 amber Illinois at 90.
Corn Is firm and unchanged; High Mixed ED at
32Ac; No on spot at BIC; seller May at 355 q 36c.
Oats dull ana nominal
DETROIT January 81 Wheat steady extra White
Michigan at 9:1c February at sc; NO White Mich
igan a. 93ac; February at 9Ic.
Recepts-3O,O0O bush Wheat.
Shipments-2,OOO bush Wheat.
SAVANNAH, January 21.-Cotton quiet; Middling
uplands at 9sc.
WILMINGTON, January 21.-Cotton quiet; Mid
ding aplands at Sc.
MEMPHIS, January 21.-Cotton steady; Middling
uplands &c.
AUGUSTA, January 2l.-Cotto is quiet and firm
MiddhDg upands at &c.
NEW ORLEANS, January 2l.-Cotton quiet and
sassy; Middling uplands at 9sc.
GALVESTON. January 2i.-Ootton is steady; Mid
ding uplands &c.
CINCINNATI, January ELECTION quiet; Middng
uplands Sc.
MOBILE. January Election quiet; Middlng up
lands at Sc.
BALTIMORE, January 21.-Cotton firm; Middling
uplands at 9sc.
CHARLESTON, January Election steady; Mid
ding uplands at 9sc
PHILADELPHIA January 21-COtton firm; Mid
ding uplands 9tc
NOhFoLk, January 2l.-Cotton quiet; M!ddling
uplaDds at % q &c
LOUISVILLE, January Election steady: Mid
ding upands &c.
ST. LOUIS, January 21-Cotton steady; Middling
uplands 8.
The Portland daily press., 1879-01-22
EUROPE.
WorAmen's. Unions Stimulating Emisra-

Workmen's Unions Stimulating Emigra-
ton.
LONDON, Jan. 21.-The North Wales Slate Quarry
mems Union has offered the same premiums to mem
bers who will emigrate those offered by the North
Wales Miners Association, namely, seven pounds To
members emigrating to America, and fourteen
pounds to those desiring to go to Australia. The
Quarrymens Union offer two pounds additional to
members emigrating west of Chicago. 1t Is believed
many will accept as the smaller quarries mostly re-
main closed.
Reduction of Wages.
The master tanners of bermondsey, suburb OF
London have given notice Of per reduction in
wages. The men declare they will resist.
The R-ichstag Discipline Bill.
The Times Berlin dispatch says Herr Bennington,
President of the Landtag, lately protested his nabi
ty to protect outsiders from the rhetorical insults
members. He thereby undoubtedly played designed
y or undesgnedy into the hands of the owe, nment
in regard to the parliamentary discipline BILL The
North German Gazette exultingy declares Herr
Benningsen's protest to be a declaration of bank.
ruplcy OF the disciplinary power.
The Explanation of the French sHlinis
try's Triumph.
PARIS, JAN 21.-The Governments victory is due
primarily to the general movement OF sound public
opinion. The moderate journals Of Paris and the
provinces have vigorously declared in favor of the
cabinet. The Temps, Journal DIES Debats, Steele
Rationale, and other journals ably defend the minor
ity The moderate republicans were induced to seek
platform Of Cancellation with the Left Centre who
felt that the attack directed against themselves
aud their policy, while the cabinet to avoid imperl
ling their friends the republic and liberty, accepted
the necessity of deprvng its adversares of the plea
about the changes Of functonaries which served as
a pretext for other designs. Lastly, those of the
Left who resolved to overturn the cabinet had
neither men nor programme acceptable to the coun
try. The vote is a serious blow to Gambetta s
prestige. The victory Of the ministry is ascrbed in
republican circles to the forbearance of Gambetta
and there can be no doubt it is true to great ex-
tent. If Gambetta had gone into the tribune and
delivered with all his favorite eloquence an exemp-
fcalion of the article which appeared in the Repub
ique Franchise Monday (every word of which he
dictated), no doubt the vote would have been very
different But he has made series of onslaughts
on the government. and no later than this morn
ing his friends predicted the downfall of the minis
try he has PROFESSIONALLY courted defeat which has
overtaken him. Had he been prepared to accept the
presidency Of the council and undertaken the torma-
ton of cabinet, the Dufaure ministry would not
have obtained vote of confidence as the result of
the debate, but if he would not take Office there was
no reason for expelling Dufaure.
The Portland daily press., 1879-01-22
MAINE.
Especial to the Press.l
Serious Accident at Oxford,

Especial to the Press.l
Serious Accident at Oxford.
MECHANIC FALLS, Jan. 21,-As Mrs. S. R. Ed
wards of Mechanic Falls and her husbands brother
were leaving Oxford station in a sleigh, the horse
took fright at locomotive and up the track d.
recty in front of the engine which struck the Sleigh
throwing its occupants upon the platform in front
the smoke arch, carrying them thus distance of 80
rods. Mrs. Edwards sustained severe injuries about
the head and one hip is supposed to be broken in
three places and was other ways injured. The
horse was not hurt. The sleigh was demolished.
S.
ITO the Associated Press]
Fire i'm York
PORTSMOUTH, N. H., Jan 21.-The dwelling and
contents belonging to Charles Eaton at Bell Marsh
in York, Me-, were burned on Saturday evening.
Loss $500; insured $500. 1t is estimated that the
loss by fire during the past twelve months in York
amounts to $4,000.
Religions Convention.
GARDINER, Jan. 2l-The Kenpebec and Somerset
Association Of Congregational ministers met with the
Congregational parish in this city today. Nearly all
of The members were present. The sermon this eve
lug was by Rev. DR.. Tappan Of Norridgewock.
The Hens i'm Council.
LEWISTON. Jan. 21.-The Androscoggin poultry
brought in today, embracing choice specimens. Two
thousand dollars in premiums are offered. @. X.
Fetch Of Natick is judge.
Obtaining Money Under False Pretences'
One Mcintosh of Portsmouth, charged with obtain
ing money under false pretences, arrested here
last night and taken to Portsmouth.
Maiue Dental Association.
The semi-annual meeting of the Maine Dental As
aociation VS. held in Auhurn todav The lepture nv
DIR. Robertson Of Augusta was followed by discus
Sin
The Portland daily press., 1879-01-22
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL,
Portland WboIes.Ie Marker.

TUESDAY, ,nuary 2l.-The markets in general
are very active. especially in GIan Pork and Lard
Owing to the blockade at the west and the difficulty
in getting through fteights Corn shows advancing
tendency, and that which is shipped to Portland
parties is Immediately sent to Boston, the market
there being bare, therefore merchants get full
prices the freghs being the same to Boston as Port
land from the west. The Sugar market, though not
brisk, is fair, with slight decline; granuated is
quoted at &c and Extra G. at sac. Lard is very firm
and active with &c advance and is selling at Ct
Pork is active and has advanced fully 81 90 since our
last quotations. Flour is quiet and unchanged Eggs
are worth about % q 24c. Poultry is rather
quiet Turkeys bring II "a lac and Chickens 10 q 12c
Onions are higher and quoted at A @4a. Cranber-
ries are scarce at SO q $ll. Apples plenty and
1Oo@t5o. There is no change in Potatoes and
they are quoted at Is q SIC,
The Portland daily press., 1879-01-22
SPECIAL NOTICES.
STATE OF MAINE.

I'm House of Representatives, Jan. 8, 1870.
ORDERED, That all Petitions or Orders for legisla-
tion except those for redress of wrongs. which may
be presented to this Legislature after tuesday, JAN
uary 2st nst be referred to the next Legislature,
and this Order to be published in the National DEM
ocrat the Daily Kennebec journal, Daily Eastern
Argus, Bangor Daily Wing, Pennington Chronicle,
Daily Commercial, Lewiston Evening Journal, Bath
Daily Times, Portland Daily Press, Portland Daily
Advertiser; provided, this order may be suspended
or Ieconsideed at any time by majority vote of the
members present
Read and passed, sent up for concurrence.
B. l.. STAPLES, CLERK.
I'm Senate, Jan. 10, 1879.
Read and passed in concurrence.
SAMUEL W. LANE, SECRETARY.
A true copy. Attest: SAMUEL ". LANE,
ial3sntd SECRETARY
The Portland daily press., 1879-01-22
Aggregate.

The prison physician reports that the health of the
convicts has been generally good. Four have died
One from old age, one from consumption and two
from scrofulous diseases There has been preaching
In the prison chapel every Sunday morning. Mr..
Starrett the prison instructor has taught regularly
SO Of the convicts during the year. The most notable
thing in bis report is the statement that not Of
the convicts taught by him has ever been returned
to serve out a second sentence.
The committee on towns gave hearing this after
noon on the petition of Geo. Winslow and % Others
to be set of from North Yarmouth to Yarmouth.
Leave to withdraw.
Preliminary examination was had on the petition
to set Of ward from Rocklaad and incorporate a
new town. Legal points Of notice not decided
The committee on ways and building gave hear
ing on the petition to build toll bridge across
the Salmon Falls river in York county. No deci-
sion.
The petition for the charter Of steamboat COM
pany to operate in Casco Bay was denied by the
judiciary committee, as such corporations can be
organized under the general laws.
The Portland daily press., 1879-01-22
The hearing on porgie fisheries is assigned to Mon

The hearing on porgie fisheries is assigned to Mon
day evening
The educational committee will report resolve
authorizing the Governor and Council to send deaf
and dumb children to the Portland deaf and dumb
school.
1t has been stated that the Agricultural College
since i 8 inception has drawn $2Os,000 from the
State This is incorrect. $1sO71s is the aggregate
sum.
The mass Temperance convention meets tomorrow.
Gov. Garcelon will be called to preside
The civil service commission will report in part to-
morrow recommending the cutting down of salaries
of the State officers to take effect the beginning of
the present year. The committee are unan imous in
their decision The following shows the present and
proposed salaries of the officers:
The Portland daily press., 1879-01-22
CaIfforui. Mining Stocks.
Watertown Cattle Market

WATERFOWL, January 2l.-Beet Cattle-receipts
1872 head. The supply s about the same as asst week
off IN consequence of large arrivals of Western stock
at Brighton; for common grades rates unchanged;
first quality at rs q rs; second quality al o.
g 5 80; third quality at 90 a 475. Store Cattle,
Working Oxen per pair at 500 q 100; Mich Cows
and Calves at $50 q $50; Farrow Cows at $40 "a 2S
yearlngs at 81 q 15;two year Odds Sl2 a 2S; three
years old $l5 @ $35; Western fat SWINE live, at 81
q 3ac % fb. -
Sheep and Lambs-recepts 3O91 head; supply Of
Sheep increased and much OF the STOCK was bought
on the train at &c ADVANCE but it tn ught the ad-
yanced rates will not hold long; sales in lots at Is
"a 2 IS each; extra at 90 q So or from "a Sac 99
fbi Veal Calves at 81 @ 6tc " fb.
The Portland daily press., 1879-01-22
REFUNDING THE DEBT.
An Important Contract for the Sale of A
Per Cent. Bonds in Europe.

An Important Contract for the Sale of A
Per Cent. Bonds in Europe.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21.-A contract has been
completed between the Secretary Of the Treasury
and Rothschild & Sons, j. S. Morgan g. Co, Selig-
man Bros, Morton, Rose e Co.. London, Messrs.
A. Belmont & Co, Drexel, Morgan & Co., j. and
W. Seligman s. Co., Morton, Bliss & Co., New York,
for the sale and delivery in Europe Of not less than
$5,OOO,OOO per month of 4per cent. bonds upon the
same terms and conditions as the popular loan now
being offered in the United States The contract is
to continue until July 31st, the proceeds to be ap
piled to refunding the per cent. bonds. The sale
was made to promote the exchange of per cent.
bonds for per cent. 5 20 bonds held in Europe.
Thereupon subscription of $1O,O0O,OOO made by
the parties which is included in the call of $4,000
100 made this day.
The Portland daily press., 1879-01-22
MASSACHUSETTS,.
Death Of George g. HiIIard.

DcsttE VI UcVTE0 % AAhhIaEu'
BOSTON, Jan. 21.-George Stillman Hiard died
at his residence in Longwood this morning. He was
born in 1903, at Machias, Me. He became leading
lawyer in this city and served in both branches of the
legislature, and United States District Attorney
for the Massachusetts district from 1857 to 1870 He
was also author of several works history geogra
ply, philosophy and travels. besides frequent con-
trlbutor to several literary publications.
The Portland daily press., 1879-01-22

CHICAGO, January 21-Hogs-receipts 40, 900 head;
shipments 1900 head; the market is higher; choice
heavy at 8 u gas; light at 29o TO-; mixed
packing 81 q 8 LIZ.
market dull and lower; shipping at 80 a so stock
ers 40 q 10; butchers easy; Cows 2 90 @27O
Sheep-receipts 900 head; shipments 1870 head;
market steady at 90 @ 4 30.
The Portland daily press., 1879-01-22
SPECIAL NOTICES.
wi.bor's Cod-Liver Oil and Lime.

Persons who have been taking Cod Liver Oil will
be pleased to learn that DR.. Wibor has succeeded
from dir ctions of several professional gentlemen in
combining the lure Oil and Lime in such manner
that it is pleasant the taste and effects in Lung
comp ANTS are truly wonc erfu Very many persons
whose Cases we're pronounced hopeless. and who had
taken the clear Oil for long lime without marked
effect, have been entire ed by using this prepara
ton. Be sure and get the genuine Manufactured
only by A. B. WILBoR, Chemist, Boston, Sold by
all Druggists. ja22eodiw
The Portland daily press., 1879-01-22
Lehiah Valley RaiIrnad.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 21.-Tne annual meeting Of
the lie high Valley Railroad was held here this after
noon. The report states that the income during the
year was $3,729O9I; expenses $3,6s3,265, leaving
$7572O to be credited to profit and loss Asa Parker
was reelected President,