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PORT OPPOSITE IYEuS.
L. 5. FISH COMMISSIONERS.

L. :. FISH COMMISSION Frs.
The steamer in charge of the United States
Fish Commissioners which has been living
at lIavre lie Grace during the the tishin.
season, engaged in Matching out the spawn
of the >htt, came up to Port, ON Saturday
last, and anchored out in the stream, where
she remained over night, returning Sunday
t" the fishing grounds. No opportunity
was offered for any of our citizens to inspect
their operations.
To COLCHESTER.
y couple of our enterpriSing citizens are
getting up an excursion to Colchester Beach
the place 81 dear to E!lltonianS, and about
the attractions of which 30 much has been
said in the county lap' rs, and for which
place no excursion has ever been advertised
from Port to the present time. The steamer
chester has been chartered for the purpose:
no doubt large company will avail them
selves of the opportunity To visit the bc:uti-
full place.
is reported to have been seen in the neigh
horlood on the morning of the 18th, and
fears are entertained that the continued cold
weather will materially iniure the growing
crops.
POLITICIANS
and woul,l-be candidates are moving around
trying to make fair weather with the boys
in advance of the primaries soon to he held
PORT.
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- White and colorei Knit Shawls and
Clouds, Ladies fine embroiderc Ties, Lace
Ties and Lrce-top Gloves, new goods, at the
GLASS FRONT.
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All that LOT or Parcel of Ground,
0aE-QUARTER OF AN ACRE OF LAND,
Trustees and Receives Sale,

PY virtue of decree of the Circuit
- Court Tor Cecil county. in Equity. the under
signed. Trustees will offer at Public Sale on
the premises. in the town Of Port Deposit. Cecil
county. Maryland, on
THURSDAY, the 3rd day of JULY. 1879,
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BLACK BUNTING, = 121ac.
Warranted Atwood do. do.....................2sc
Warranted All-Wool do.
Warranted All-WOo do. do.....................3Ic
81 warranted All Wool do. do..................5cc
Warranted All-Wool do. Recommendation
q Lace Bunting.
q Lace Bunting
New designs never offered before this day.
"a French Bunting 3le SIC
O. French Bunting. Soc. 6Oc iHc
Square Mesh Hernanie Soc. 6oc 75c
Damassee Grenadine Soc, 81. 1925. $3.50
Striped Grenadine
Striped Cancels Hair Grcnadine.
Striped All-Silk Grenadines.
These goods all Silk Lyons Goods OF the
most beautiful designs and elegant quality.
JOHN WANAMAKER.
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FOR SAIE.

The pleasantly located DWELLING, -
now occupied by Mrs T.. Frazer On Main e.
street. opposite the Presbyterian Church. ezazI
Apply to I
MRS. :. f. FEARS.
Feb ST Or, ID. SCOTT Elkton.
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FOR RENT At NORTH EAST.

4 very desirable iIDI Sc and Garden.
the residence of the late Russell Thomas. HA
E>.I. Now occupied 10y Mr.. J. II. White 9zas
Apply Oh the premises or to Al
REV. +. SSOWDEN THOMAS.
Mar l5--tf North East Md.
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20 pieces 81 Linen Shooting sc.
70 pieces 81 Linen Sheeting, at Sc.
2pieceg l0-4 or SJ-inch Linen Shesting. at 6ee.
per yard.
II pieces so-inch or lO-4 Linen Shectng. ,jc. pei
yard.
IL pieces y0ineh Or ia Linen Shooting. ,Jc. per
yard.
5pieces yo-inch or ia Linen >heetins. Soc. per
yard.
pieces lOo-ineh or IA Linen Sheetins. Soc. per
yard.
complete stock of Linen Sheetns from to
81. yards wide and from 5sc. to So. 26 per yard.
We have received another importation Of our
Double Damask Table Linen. at IL per yard No
other house has these goods for the price.
JOB
Lot of Napkins, towels and Table Linens con'inu.
ally arriving.
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JOHN FIR.

S Furs, Robes, &c.
Il Stationery, Books and Fancy
Goods.
L Millinery Goods, Bonnets and
Round Hats, Ready-Made and to
Order.
V Infants and Misses Dresses,
w Baby Coaches, Toys, Field
Games, &c.
X Door Mats, Rugs and Mattirgs.
Y China, Glassware, &c.
z Zepbyrs, Art Embroidery, &c.
FF Wooden Ware and Kitchen Uten'
sils.
Hi White Goods and Embroideries.
nm Gloves, Umbrellas and Parasols
90 Trunks, Valises and Tourists
Goods.
TT Perfumery, Combs. Brushes, &c
Wy Silverware, Clocks, &c.
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Stoves of all Kinds, Manufactured
and manufactured 1inware,
Tinsmith's Tools, &c.

This stock is almost all new and of the latest
patterns. and can hc purchased upon terms more
favorable than be obtained elsewhere. and
will he sold upon the same terms prescribed in
the decree for the sale OF the real and leasehUld
property. as stated above.
W. j. JONES.
W, :. EVANS.
&. MCCULLOUGH.
Tune It's Trustees and Receivers
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SILKS AT GRAND DEPOT

Pckin Satin and Moire Stripes.
Velour and Grenadinc Stripes.
Roman and Armure Stripes.
BROCADES OF RICH FIGURES.
DAMASSES IN UNIQUE DESIGNS.
FOULARDS IN LARGE VARIETY.
CoIoRED SILKS.
The new shades for Spring and all staple coors
in large assortment
is inch Heavy Trimming silk. at 75c.
~ inch Heavy and Glossy Poult dc Sole. zee.
20 inch Heavy Fine Lustre Gros Grain. 81.
q inch extra Heavy Fine Lustrc and Heavy
Cord. Sis.
y inch extra Heavy Fine Lusrc for Walking
Suits. $l.25.
All tho other grades in proportion and the
sOrtment most complete.
FANCY SILKS.
Colorcd Stripe Silks at So. IS. 90 and Csc.
Neat Check Silks. very desirable, 75c.
Jaspe Stripe and Checks. 65c.
All the better grades OF these goods will be found
in complete assortment.
"COLORED NOVELTIES"
Moirc and Satin Stripes.
Pekin and Brocad ed Stripes.
Satin and Gro Grain Stripes.
Grenadine and Velour Stripes.
JOHN WANAMAKEK.
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IN RICH PARIS NOVELTIES
We are showing some Very Choice Styles in All
Silk and Silk and Wool Textures.
COLORED SILK GRENADINES. in Beauti-
full Co0rings.
POMPADOUR BROCADE STRIPES. Very
Rich
SATIN STRIPES in Great Variety.
SILK AND WOOL MIXTURES, in Beautiful
STYLES
INDIAN SILK IONGEE.
TWILLED SILK PONtiEE.
NOVELTIES IN GREAT VARIETIES, from
i5c. to $50
JOHN WANAMAKER.
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A Black and Colored SILKS.
b Mourning Goods.
c Dress Goods
D Gents Furnishing Goods.
f Woolens, Ladies' Cloakings, &c.
F Notions. Jewelry, Fans, &c.
G Linens and Housefurnishing
Goods.
H Laces, Collarettes, Ladies' Cuffs,
&c.
j Upholstery. Lace Curtains, &c.
K Shawls, Wrappers, &c.
L Ladies Dresses, Cloaks, &c.
NJ Hats and Caps, Mems and Boys
Wear.
N Hosiery and Underwear.
o Boots, Shoes and Rubber Goods.
P Ready-Made Clothing, Men and
Boys.
@ Clothing, made to Order.
K Flannels, Muslins and Dress
Innings.
The New York herald., 1879-09-13
O'HARA WILL CASE.

The fourth session of the examination of the Wit
in the matter of the contested will of the lato
Mrs. Mary O'Hara, widow of Peter Onara. tho
monument and marble manufacturer of Brooklyn.
held yesterday in the Kings County Surrogates
Court before Surrogate Daley. Tho will is
tested by Mary Augusta and Mary Catherine O'Hara.
granddaughcrs OF the deceased. who bequeathed
$4,000 respectively. Twenty thousand dollars
left by Mrs. Hara to four charitable institutions.
and the resduary of tho estate left to the
tees. City Judge McCuo. DR.. William II. Dudley and
Rev. Robert J. Mcclure, to DO disposed of according
to verbal instructions given by her to thcm the in
tontion of the old lady being. it appears to provide
for the education Of certain young men for tho
Catholic priesthood. The fair young contestants
now seeking to break the Will on the ground that
undue influence was exercised upon tho testatrix
which led her to divert much of the estate from
themselves. they bong the hoirs-at-aw.
Mrs. Lzzio Craft testified that she had known Mrs.
O'Hara for years; she visited tho deceased
one occasion, and observed popularity of manner
about her; she had changed the conversation back
and forth in a random sort of way, aud frequently
spoke OF her daughter Cecilia, who had died some
time previously; witness said she remained at the
old lady. who kept her awake by running about all
night; witness visited her in 1874, and her
intoxicated; on another occasion she thought sha
would go to Saratoga with Augusta O'Hara, and
would take Father Mcclure with her. witness
formed the impression that she was not of sound
mind The latter answer was stricken out.
Mrs. Mary Pagan. who had been employed as Q
domestic by Mrs. OIIara, testified that she rcmem-
bercd the time that deceased sailed for Rome in 1869
in company with Father Oiara. of syracuse, aud
Bishop Lynch, OF Charleston =. @. F.; Judge McCuo,
Father OiIara and the old lady were the back par
lor the evening she sailed for Europe. and Mr. @ iara
told her SIN was going to make her will the next
day she went to the office. IN company with Father
Mcclure to sign her WILL Witness said she had
seen deceased under the influence Of liquor at Father
McGuire's house on the evening OF her return from
Europo: she did not drink bourbon. but did drink gin
or brandy. the cross-exanination witness said IL
was in 1869 that Mrs. o'hara went to Rome; when
sbo was sick il was on the New Years night, when
she had been receiving her friends IN her and
had refreshments there. The examination OF wit
pcsses will be resumed on Tuesday next.
The New York herald., 1879-09-13
CORNELL'S SERENADE.

The numerous friends of Mr.. A. b. Cornell. repub-
lican candidate for Governor. assembled in force
in front Of his residence, No. 16 East Forty
second street. last night, accompanied by Grafulla's
Band. Three calcium lights illuminated the scene,
and what with speechmaking, music and cheering.
quite noisy time ensued. Tho whole street
from Madison avenue up to Fifth packed
with people. hundreds Of whom unable to hear
word of any OF the speeches Shortly after half
past nine. when the band arrived. Mr.. Jacob Hess.
who the organizer of the serenade, stepped out
on tho stoop OF No. 16 and introduced Mr.. George
Opdyke. Mr.. Opdyke being in very feeble voice.
those who were only few feet away failed
Cornell in eulogistic terms. and expressed
hope that during the whole canvass the
tanned. He introduced Mr.. Cornell. VINO was warmly
received. The candida:e. after thanking tho crowd
for the honor Of the serenade. read short
address the issues of tho coming cleo
ton. Tho republican ranks. he said. were closing
up. the course Of events in California and
tality of the party. Mr.. Cornell followed by the
Bald Eagle OF Westchester, General James Hustled.
The General in opening declared that no eloquence
would be sufficient to htly describe the feelings
that swelled III his bosom frame the thoughts
that filled his mind ON this suspicious occasion.
OF the gentleman from Westchester to calculate.
Nov. Jimmy, don't givc way to 1t like tnat."
genera! calculations Of ''ch. now! The General
assured his listeners that Mr.. Cornell had fought
his battle in life with his own right hand and no
silver spoon i'll his mouth. Once twice
General Hustled had occasion to mention
General Grants name. and it was always re-
ceived with acclamations OF satisfaction. Mr..
A. L. Tenney, of Kings county, the next
speaker He declared that traitors could not be
reformed by gum drops. and predicted a magnih-
cent success for the republican party in New York
State in November next. "A success" he concluded
(Which will be o fitting forerunner for grander one
in 1880. with General Grant as leader" Loud
cheering.)
Judge Cowing and Dr. Hayes also spoke, and the
oratorical portion Of the programme concluded, tho
guests retired within to accept tho hospitality of
Mrs. Cornell. Among those present at the reception
were all the members OF the Republican State Gem
tral Committee, including superintendent Smythe.
Senator Rockwell. Chauncey M. Depew, Levi p.
Morton. Sheridan Shook. Chester A. Arthur and
Jacob Hess number of ladies assisted Mrs.
Cornell in entertaining the quests.
The New York herald., 1879-09-13
RESIGNED TO HIS FATE.

ROBERT LANCASTER HANGED AT LITTLE RoCK
FOR MURDER-HE DECLARES HE WAS CON-
vICTED ON FALSE TESTIMONY.
LITTLE Rock. Ark, Sept. IL, 1879.
Robert Lancaster was hanged to-day at Batcsville
for the murder of Thomas johnson in Stone county
December d. 1877. during country frolic at John
sons house. Lancaster intoxicated at the tine
He escaped into the woods and eluded justice for
long time. At last in of his hiding places the
mountains he accidentally shot himself in the leg.
Gangrene setting in he gave himself up and the leg
was amputated. Before the trial the venue was
changed to Independence and he was convicted of
murder at the last July term of the Court.
To-day lie escorted to tho gallows by tho
Sheriff aud fifty men. and at thirty y-one minutes
after r. NJ. he paid the penalty of his crime
After hanging eleven minutes he was pronounced
dead.
Lancaster met his fate brayely, without the least
emotion sign of dread. He looked calm and
cheerful, and hts last words hopeful He asked
Sheriff Case, after the rope was adjusted. how he
felt. The Sherihs response was. II feel worse
expect, than YOU" Lancaster replied. "If you feel
as good as do you all right" His last words
before the drop fell were that false testimony
brought him there. This to the Sheriff after
the cap placed his face. He forgave all as
he hoped to be forgiven. and expressed Willingness
to meet his God. Rev. NJ. Brown delivered fervent
prayer upon the scafold. The condemned man 8
the Rev. j. q. Brown, were the scaffold with
Sheriff Case.
Lancaster hanged in presence of no less than
five Thousand people.
The New York herald., 1879-09-13
REPUBLICAN STATE COMMITTEE.

The rooms of the Republican State Committee. in
the Fifth Avenue Hotel. yesterday formally
opened for the work of the campaign. The rooms
are on the first floor. the Twenty fourth street
side of the hotel. They four in number. and
the same used by the Republican State Committee
during every campaign tor the past ten years.
Matters were in a somewhat chaotic condition, the
officials being engaged in preparing documents and
correspondence before entering the active work
of the canvass. Mr.. Cornell. the nominee for Gov
ernor. at the rooms during the greater part of
the day, where he had consultations with General
Chester A. Arthur. Jacob NJ. Patterson, Dr.,
Edward NJ. Johnson, the secretary of the Ex-
ecutivo Committee of the State Committee; Dwight
Lawrence, Senator Rockwell. of Warren and Essex
counties Charles l.. Macarthur, of Troy. and Con-
gressman Miles. of Connecticut. Next Monday the
Executive Committee will meet to arrange pro-
gramme of public ratification meetings throughout
the State, and to select speakers to address them.
No noted politicians. except those whose names
mentioned above. called at the headquarters during
the day, the fact that the rooms were open for
the transaction of business was not generally known
among politicians. Those who visited the rooms
during the day and evening felt enthusiastic. The
split in the democratic vote by the double nomna-
tion OF Lucus Robinson and John Kelly. they agreed
in saying made the election of Mr.. A. b. Cornell
absolutely certain with good organization and a
reasonable application Of hard work during the
paign.
The New York herald., 1879-09-13
MARYLAND REPUBLICANS.
MEETING OF THE STATE CONTEMPORARY
FORM ADOPTED AND CANDIDATES NoMI-

FORM ADOPTED AND CANDIDATES NoMI-
MATED.
BALTIMORE, Sept. -. 1870.
The Republican State Convention assembled to-
day at the Concordia Opera House to nominate
candidate for Governor. for State Comptroller. for
Attorney General and Clerk Of the Court of Appeals,
and was called to order by r. Stockett Matthews,
chairman of tho State Central Committee There
unusually full attendance, delegates being
present from every county and Legislative district.
Mr.. Milton G. Urrer, of Frederick was made presi-
dent of the Convention. The usual committees on
credentials and resolutions appointed. There
contssting delegations The proceedings
throughout wero harmonious, and from ali outward
appearance entirely satisfactory to every delegate.
THE PLATFORM.
The platform adopted recites that the Republic
of the United States o nation and not league and
that the allegiance of the citizen is primarily due to
it, denounces the efforts OF the Legislative branch of
the government to coerce the Executive demands
free and pure elections; charges the democrats
State with fraud IN 1876 opposes troops and armed
clubs at the pols holds the democrats responsible
for the extra session. and favors resumption and
hard money.
Mr.. James A. Gary, OF Howard county, was nom-
mated for Governor. Samuel Mollalien, OF Queen
Annes, was nominated for Comptroller; Francis NJ
Darby, OF Washington county, for Attorney General
and james +. Mccullough. OF Cecil county. for Clerk
OF the Court of Appeals.
The name of II. stockett Matthews was presented to
the Convention as the Candidate for Attorney Gen
eral and was most favorably received but that gen.
tleman declined the nomination.
The committee to apprise Mr.. Gary of his nom-
ination and request his attendance entered the hall
and Mr.. Creswell introduced Mr.. Gary the "next
Governor Of Maryland" Mr.. Gary made brief
speech accepting the nomination and said that he
was q member OF the committee on tho platform
that he indorsed every word in it, and in the coming
campaign would make 1t hot for the democrats Of
Maryland. The Convention then adjourned sine die.
A meeting of the State Central Committee held
Immediately alter the adjournment Of the commit
tee. when Henry stockbridge, of Baltimore city
elected its chairman.
The New York herald., 1879-09-13
A TOUCHING SPECTACLE.
FOURTEEN SURVIVORS OF THE BATTLE OF
NORTH POINT PARADE IN MEMORY OF THEIR
DEPARTED COMRADES.

FOURTEEN SURVIVORS OF THE BATTLE OF
NORTH POINT PARADE IN MEMORY OF THEIR
DEPARTED COMRADES.
BALTIMORE. Nd. Sept II, 1870.
The anniversary OF the battle of North Point is
to-day. All city oificcs city courts and tho public
schools are closed. and the Stars and Stripes arc
displayed throughout tho city and on the shipping
in tho harbor. As is their custom, the Association
of Old Defenders of Baltimore" assembled mt the
City Hall o'clock to celebrate the occasion by
marching around tho Battle Monument on Monu-
mont square. erected in memory of those who fell
in tho battle sixty-hve years ago. Companies G
and q of the Fifth Maryland regiment, with the
regimcntai band. under command of Captain
Brown, were present to escort thom. THOR line of
march and all the streets leading TO the City Hail.
for several squares distant thronged with peo-
pie. On forming in line the little band numbered
fourteen men. At their head was William Batcneor,
the standard bearer nged ninetytwo years, the old
est member of the association. ana by his side was
Henry Lightner, tho drummer, aged eighty-one, the
youngest. The two companies of the Fifth were
drawn mp In line. and received tho veterans with
salute as they slowly marched along, and falling
escorted them around the monument the band
playing Yankee Doodle" Az they passed
around tho monument the veterans barred
City Hotel and took street car to Hulis Springs
few miles out. to partakc of their annual dinner for
which the City Council spproprates $500 annually.
and listen to tho Grafton.
in 1871. with about one thousand members General
William Mcdonald the fret president. since
the last anniversary five members have died. At
present twenty-five only survive. seventeen of whom
len, in Washington City and two. John switzcr and
Il. Glen, in Now York.
The New York herald., 1879-09-13
THE OHIO ELECTION.

A CLOSE VOTE ANTICIPATED ON BOTH SIDES
icy TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
WASHINGTON, Sept. IL, 1879.
personal friend of Mr.. Charles Foster, who has
just returned from visit OF several weeks in Ohio,
says that Mr.. Foster told him that the only hope
the republicans had OF carrying Ohio in un-
ceasing effort to the day Of election and that over
confidence In the strength of the party to be
feared more than all else. He urging his friends
to take this view and warning them against relaxing
their labors. He saw Congressman Hurd. who said
he was going to make some speeches for General
Ewing. bus hs nuver did anything that gave him so
little satisfaction as his labor In this campaign The
old politicians on both sides arc counting close
vote and giving the greenbsckers but little credit
for Importance. either in their issue the number
supportinp thpm.
The New York herald., 1879-09-13
DANGERS OF A MINING DISTRICT.

PorrsvILLE, Pa. Sept IL, 1879
Last night the residents OF Mahsnoy Plane were
awakened by q rumblng noise, which followed
by arocking of the houses and gradual sinking of
the surface OF the earth. This morning 1t was dis
covered that the works OF the stanton Colliery
caving in. aud as they take course directly under
u number of houses. the occupants have removed
to sale quarters, expecting at any moment to see
their houses disappear.
The New York herald., 1879-09-13
STREET DISTRACTIONS.

Inspectors Mooney and Bryce, OF the Durcau q
Encumbranccs. yesterday removed large number
Of distractions which they found on boy, West.
Chambers and Greenwich streets. The obstructions,
which consisted of barrels. old buckets, lager beer
kegs and signposts, carted of to tho corpora
ton yard. Complaints had previously been made
that some OF these streets had almost become inas
passAhia
The New York herald., 1879-09-13

At regular monthly meeting OF the Eighteenth
Assembly District Republican Association held last
evening. resolutions adopted congratulating
the republicans of Maine and California
the results of the recent elections in those
States; and also approbatory of the entire
proceedings of the Saratoga Convention. I'm
mediately after adjournment it moved
that Cornell and Hoskins campain club
be organized for the district. Accordingly tempo
rary chairman chosen who. ON motion, ap-
pointed committee of i've to select permanent OFF,
of such club and report ut meeting to be desig
mated by the chairman. The association then voted
to proceed in body and assist at the serenade to
Mr.
The New York herald., 1879-09-13
AN OCCASION FOR REJOICING.

From tho New York Evening Post-rep
Looking at the situation from point of visw out
side of party there is not independent and intel
ligent voter. there is not candid republican, no
matter what he may think or fear hope in regard
to tho probable influence OF yesterdays proceedings
upon the fortunes OF his party who will not
nit that the result of the Syracuse Convention
makes for public decency and that the dscom6turo
OF tho vicious organization which has ruled this
clty-and whose single and desperate purpose Is to
maintain its aboninable domina ation-s an occasion
of rejoicing to all goUd citizens.
The New York herald., 1879-09-13
DELEGATES TO THE DEMOCRATIC AND REPUBLI-
CAN CONVENTIONS FROM WESTERN MAssAcHU-
[nY TE1EGRApH mo- THE HERALp.l

my TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.
SpRINqFIELD Sept. II, 1879.
Twenty-nine city delegates have been elected to
the Democratic State Convention on the l7th. two
thirds of whom Irish, who are all Butler men.
but who threaten to bolt unless the minor offices are
given to straghtout democrats.
Twenty-four city delegates have been elected to
the Republican Convention on the l6th the majority
of whom for Pierce. The North Adams republi-
cans are solid for Long, who will carry Berkshire
county. The Holyoke republican delegates are
nearly all solid for Pierce. The Holyoke democrats
arc becoming dissatisfied with Butler because the
money is not being distributed to suit Them In six
or eight other towns in Western Massachusetts,. just
heard from. the republicans equally divided be-
tween Long and Pierce. A big fght is predicted ut
the Convention