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The Portland daily press., 1879-02-06

ELSEWHERE will be found an article on
the Dexter affair from the Boston Herald,
presumably from the pen of Mr.. G. G. Couil.
lard who represented the Herald al Dexter.
As giving the opinion of an acute observer
who has made special study of the case, it
is of great interest and value.
The Portland daily press., 1879-02-06

The French Left has now fair chance to
show its policy and capacity, for il has full
control of all departments of the government
even to the military commands. Let US
hope it will wisely use its opportunity and
disappoint its enemies.
The Portland daily press., 1879-02-06

FEW of the Democratic and Greenback
papers initiate the frankness of Mr.. Hewitt.
That gentleman acknowledges, after having
looked into the matter of double interest on
bonds, that Secretary Sherman has not vio-
lated any lawnor engaged in any discreditable
operations
The Portland daily press., 1879-02-06

The Marquis Of Lorne is said to be as in
quisitlve as Yankee and asks all sorts of
questions about all sorts of things. Inquisi-
tiveness is an old Scotch trait, and Jona-
than must take back seat when Sandy is
one of the company.
The Portland daily press., 1879-02-06

WHAT with the 18th, 18th and 18th amend
ments, the rebel war claims, the ironclad
oath, the ciphers, Gen. Bragg, Ben Hill and
other elements of disturbance all pressing at
once, the Cincinnati Gazette regards it as a
sadly torn up Democracy.
The Portland daily press., 1879-02-06

Old Lady to Taxidermist-"You can see for
yourself, man, you only stuffed my poor par
rot in the summer, snd here's his feathers
tumblng out before your eyes," Taxdermist
-"Lor bless ye, IN, that's the triumph of our
art. We stuff 'em that natural as they moults
in their proper season.
The Portland daily press., 1879-02-06

BUSINESS men are complacently recalling
the fact that one of the first indications of
improvement after the depression of 1886 was
the advance in stocks in 1s43. A great bull
movement in Wall street ended the seven
years of prostration. They look upon the
present movement in stocks as similar ush-
ering-in of better times.
The Portland daily press., 1879-02-06
THE Boston Herald is still prosec

THE Boston Herald is still prosecuting its
inquiries into the adulteration of articles of
food, &c. Its latest discovery is that Cay
enne pepper is frequently "extended' with
-four and colored with oxide of iron. The
adulteraton is not harmful, but is swindle
all the same.
The Portland daily press., 1879-02-06

COMMENT by the Milwaukee Sentinel: The
Potter committee very properly declined to
allow Mr.. Tilden to appear by counsel. He
appeared by counsel" in the Marquette
Court, and stole all the testimony,
The Portland daily press., 1879-02-06

Washington Post: We predicted it would
come to this. Mr. Hayes is devoting to bill
liards the sweetly solemn hours formerly given
to sacred song. From the camp; meeting to
the cattle show, from the cattls show to crab
apple cider, from crab apple cider to billiards.
Fdcile decensus auerni
The Portland daily press., 1879-02-06
THE PRESS.
THURSDAY MORNING, FEB. G.

We do not read anonymous letters and commuD
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., 1879-02-06

EVERY regular attache OF the PRESS is furnished
with Card certificate couDtersigned by Stanley 7.
Pullen, Editor. All railway, steamboat and hotel
managers will confer favor upon us by demanding
credentials Of every person claiming to represent
ournal
The Portland daily press., 1879-02-06

First woman-"Bless me, Emily, you don't
look as well as usual,-indeed, do not think
ever saw you looking as old as you do to-day"
Second woman-"My dear, L never was as old
as am to-day"
The Portland daily press., 1879-02-06

By NO means bad youth was he,
The hero of my song
But he had been unto Paree,
To the expositiong.
And wheu-'twas 10 a country town
He with smile serene,
Superiorly serene would tell
The wonders he bad seen,
Sailing across the salt seas foam,
Or on Ia belle Frongs its shore,
There was never soul that listened him
But voted him bore.
But when guests were met and tables set
For Sunday evening tea. ....
That young man was round whom all remour
Ofwhat he saw at Paree.
--NeY York Wnrl
The Portland daily press., 1879-02-06

ANOTHER Democratic victory. A Balti-
more lawyer has discovered that ballot-box
stuffiog is not penal offense, and Balti-
more judge sustains him. Garry the news to
South Carolina.
The Portland daily press., 1879-02-06

THERE are dark rumors that Nephew Pei
ton declines to be goat even for this occa-
sion only. Then the performance can't go
The Portland daily press., 1879-02-06

Whitehall Times: The msa who wrote that
nothing was impossible never tried to fnd
the pocket in his wifes dress when it was
hanging up in clothes press.
The Portland daily press., 1879-02-06

Boston Transcript: A real sleighing carni.
val-a butchers horse running away, leaving
che pung behind him.
The Portland daily press., 1879-02-06

MR. Russ of Deer Isle, Nationalist, has
gone back on the greenback. He moved
that the bill for the protection of Holsters be
laid on the table.
The Portland daily press., 1879-02-06
Cap and Bells.

"Will you love me when Pm old?"
The maiden softly said;
~ will if you will make the free,
And let me lie abed."
The Portland daily press., 1879-02-06

FOB its sins Bangor is to be afflicted with a
pedestrian tournament" Is not this vim
dictive punishment?
The Portland daily press., 1879-02-06
CITY ADVERTIS EMENTS.
Civ of Portland

NOTICE is her by given that the 81 Oint Stand
IN ing Committee ON eayinx ont New
streets TO whom was referred an order of the City
Co neil dated Jan. 6, A. D. 1879, directing them to
take into consdrati IN the expediency of widening
Congress STREET from MuDjoy street on the south
ery eide thereof and Howard Street the norther-
ly side thereof to the Eastern Promenade, will meet
at the Mayors Office in City Building on WEDNES-
DAY, the 18th inst at four o'clock p M, to hear all
parties interested, and then determine and adjudge
if public convenience requires that said streets should
be widened and If they should so adJudge, will then
and there lay out said widening and fix the damages
as required by law.
A $50 on petition of C. II. Hobson and others that
81. John street be laid out from its present ter
minus at the County road to the boundary line OF he
City in ,eering, will meet at the same time and place
TO hear all parties interested and then determine and
adjudge public convenience requires that said st
John street should De raid OUT. and If they should
go adjudge will aDd there lay out said street and
fix the damages required by law.
M Nj. BUTLER, l Comm;,toa
ISAAC D. CUSHMAN, OontaliIee on I,ayins
ALBERT SMITH, on 10y
ISaA &C HAMILTON. No,, Stroots
JACOB w. ROBINSON. A'e" ''eo'''
fe5 div
The Portland daily press., 1879-02-06
"a Political Currency.o

III the Union was worth fighting for it is
worth paying for.
The Portland daily press., 1879-02-06

Done into English at Park Row: An old
soldier, long since pensioned off, enjoys his
leisure in rearing rabbits. One of the little
creatures bites his thumb, and. trifling as the
wound seems, gangrene sets in and extends,
and amputation is resorted to too late An old
companion in the 999th Light Infantry who had
marched shoulder to shoulder with him In Q
hundred well-fought fields, undertakes to de-
liver his comrades funeral oration. "Adieu,"
the honest soldier cries, in voice fairly choked
with emotion, ''adieu, brave and gentle heart,
thou that hast fought SO well in Africa, the
Orimea, Italy! An hundred times dds. thou
with immunity brave the leaden hail that hur-
ties over the battle field and vive,--survive
to be killed by long
cared, cat.skinned, kangaroo-hammed, pink
eyed, parsley-munching, two-penny-half-penuy
rabbit"
The Portland daily press., 1879-02-06

Detroit Free Press: A gooi-natured looking
young man of twenty-five, accompanied by a
modest appearing young woman of about the
same age, evidently his wife and just made so,
called upon Griswold street insurance agent,
to see about assuring her life. After some pre-
liminary conversation the agent inquired what
sum they had in mind. III want her insured
for at least million dollarsp' promptly replied
the husband, as he reached over and patted her
on the head. The agent figured up the premi-
um and stated the amount. The wife turned
pale as death, and the husband lost a pound of
flesh minute. "But smaller sum, say five
or ten thousand dollars" suggested the agent.
'Not a cent less'n q millionv' exclaimed the
husband. IF she amt worth that shs ain't
worth nothing, and as can't chalk up for q
million we'll CO." And go they did, stopping
nsither for argument nor good wishes.
The Portland daily press., 1879-02-06

have them by
two or three
you retire
c 'Dgh.E h.ESpec-
adapted to
Don't Dose
u e S s q n d
SQuikLS, Ipe.
The Portland daily press., 1879-02-06

Boston Post: Ga state occasions bis Excel
lelcy Chin Ian Pin chalks his queue.
The Portland daily press., 1879-02-06

them. Always
your bedsi lie;
taken when
will stopyou,
idLlp are they
C Id re n
them to sick
death aciih
The Portland daily press., 1879-02-06
B. B. PECK,
s r "A II T. "A G. Il ME-
Yaine and New Hampshire
feb1 eod3W
CaswelPs Slippery Elm Lozenges

For Coughs Colds, and AL affections of the Throat
and Lungs. Consumptives will find them soothing
AID healing, use them freely. In travelling, the
The Portland daily press., 1879-02-06

Number of Policies in force January l. 1879, Al 1854
1nsuring, $119,179 529.
EXAMINERS REPORT.
We, the undersigned, a Committee appointed for
the purpose, do certify that we have examined the
Cash and accounts, and valued the Securities OF the
Company and find the foregoing statement of Assets
to be correct; that the Mortgage Investments were
made In accordance with the rule of the Company
requiring them to be on 'unincumbsred Real Es-
tate worth at least twice the amount loaned there
on " that at this time believe the Mortgages held
by the Company to be good and ample security for
the amount at which they held, and that the
Government, State, aud Municipal Bonds are worth
at market price, above par, $1,447 ,31653
January, 1879.
o. L. BALDWIN,
THEODORE MACKNET.
DIRECTORS:
Lewis @. Grover. Henry McFarlan,
Joseph A. Halsey, B. G Miller
Amzl Dodd, o. l.. Baldwin.
+. I. Freughuysen, william Clark,
j. B. Pearson, e. A Strong,
Theodore Macknet, Edward H. Wright.
OFFICERS,
LEWIS GROVER President
b. G. Miller, Treasurer, j. Pearson, Vice-Pres.
ID. A. Stropg, Secretary. B. j. Miller Actuary.
IL. N. Conger, Adjuster. f. H. Teese, Counsel.
The Portland daily press., 1879-02-06

coc dnumonadtS, btoOdroot LO6elia or Opidtes, but
give them Slippery Elm Lozenges in abundance. Large
boxes % cents. Sent by mail, postage paid TO any
part OF the U. s., upon receipt Oh price. CASWELL
gists. ia2qd3m
The Portland daily press., 1879-02-06

Assets, January 4 1879.
Cash on hand aud 10 bank ............ $474,s29 So
United States Bonds, per cent? par. 6,o6,500 90
State, City and Comfy Bonds par..,.. 8S41,5S4 rs
First Mortgage Bonds, Newark and N.
Y. R. R. (full issue, $60OGOO), guaran-
>, teed .......:...: ...:........ :: $4,000 90
First Mortgage Bonds, Pemberton aud
n. Y. R r., guaranteed by United
Companies, n. N.J............:......... 375,oOo 90
First Bonds and Mortgages on Real Es-
,ate ":........:.. ....... -. 9,s5s,s22 Al
Real Estate. Company's Office building,
Newark. ...................... 2ss,441 Ct
Real Estate, taken on foreclosure, New
York ana N. J....................... 1875, 1903 so
premium Loans on Policies in force... 4,803,623 rs
Balances due from Agents. ..,.......... 27,077 80
ss2,536,6s2 35
Interest due and accrued. ;. .S747, ,1G8 16
Premiums due in December
and Deferred Premiums. 1S6,9S1 II
- 3i,Os9 90
The Portland daily press., 1879-02-06

Surplus as regards Policy Holders So, ,357 ,424 65
Dividends on 1878 Premiums, pay
able in 1879. 879..................... 1,4s8,s.s 10
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-02-26
TELEcRAPH,c eRevlr,es.

INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION IN MEXICO.
ST. Louis, Feb. 28.-John F. Neahili,
Mexican consul in this city, has just received
Telegram from the City of Mexico, stating
that the minister Of public works, General
Vicenternoa Polacias, has given orders for
the erection Of a building for the iuterna.
tionsl exposition which is to take place there
in 1880. The work is progressing rapidly,
and materials for the construction of the
building will be purchased in the United
States. While the exposition will be inter-
national in its character, exhibits from this
country are specially invited, and it is ex-
pected that Americans will make numerous
and fine displays.
PLAYED OUT.
New York, Feb. 25.-Jenpie St. Clair,
walking in Mozart garden, Brooklyn, 5000
quarter miles in the same number of c,nsec-
utive quarter hours, tainted on the track on
thesl ,S59th quarter mile, and has retired.
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LATEST BY MAIL.

Philadelphia, Feb. 24--P r. Ferguson.
chief local mail agent in Wes, Ph,ladelphja
who was arrested for stealing letters in
December last, poisoned himself in his cell
this morning with prus ic acid and died in
few minutes afterwards.
Chicago, Feb. 24-At one o'clock this
morning Madame Exilda Lachapelle sue
ce-siully completed her talk of walking in
addition to 2,7OO quarter miles in as many
quarter hours, 300 quarter miles in the
anne number of consecutive ten minutes.
The last quarter wss her fastest, being made
IN l:59
Chambersburs, Feb. 24-While shifting
a mail train south at this station this after
noon one car containing about twentv.five
passenger. left the track from some unknown
cause and fell over an embanknen, s,x fee,
high, turning on its side. Fifteen or eieh.
teen persons were severly injured.
New Orleans Feb. 1.-THE rece ption of
the king of carnival to-day was a royal
affair. Afler landing he was escorted
through the prime pal streets. paying his
respects to the mayor, from whom he receiv-
ed the keys of the city. On the route the
king recognized Gen. Sherman among the
spectators. After the exchange Of civilities
the king inquired the condition of the army.
Gen. Sherman replied that the army was in
a satisfactory condition. The king then
commanded the general to attend his recep-
ton Tomorrow at exposition hall.
Cincinnati, Feb. 24.-The Volkefreuud.
German Catholic organ, to-day demands
statement of the affairs Of Archbishop Pur-
cell, which it has reason. to fear may be
worse than represented. The German
Catholics charge that the money, much Of
which is their own, has gone TO build Irish
churches. They fear the church property
will be liable 10 levy. Members Of these
congregations say they received none OF the
$4,000, 900 in question. and they cannot un-
ders.and why church property for which
they have already sacri6ced 40 much should
be held for debts BY which they we're not
benefited.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-02-26
A HOME INDUSTRY {!

The undersigned takes this occasion his thanks
the people Of Yankon particularly and his many
friends and for the
patronage which has been bestowed upon the late firm of
DUDLEY HAWLEY through the many years in which
firm has carried business in this city, and he
desires to call the attention Of these friends and that
the people generally to the enlarged facilities exten
sive and commodious which the
& Hawley now possesses.
In the line of the Hardware trade
OF Copper and Sheet Iron Ware he claims
tabshment equal in all anything
tent.
In the future by application business hopes
to see the Hardware trade of the region which naturally
utar to to this point centered here spare
make it for the interest Of the people within this REGION pu
chase their Hardware Tnware, Copper Sheet Iron ware
Stoves. and all other articles in this line from
Yours gratefully and respectfully
GEO. e. HAWLEY
Union Block Third st.
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the claims allowed BY the southern claims
commission was discussed, but after the
morning hour was laid aside withou, action.
and consideration resumed of the deficiency
appropriation bill. A long discussion en-
sued upon the amendmendment appropri.-
ting S250,00O to supply the deficiency of
the department of justice for the payment
of deputy marshals.
SENATOR EDMUNDs' BILL
Washington, Feb. 26-TLe bill reported
BY Senator Edmuads to-day fran the COM
mittee on judiciary to protect the con.,itu-
,tional rights of citizens. Furnishes with .
fine and imprisonment any person or per
sons who seeks by intimidation, unlawful
menace or any other unlawful means, to
prevent peaceful assembling of ci,i-
zens for the purpose of peti.ionine
congress- for redness of grievances, or for
the consideration of the subject of nomina-
tion or choice of any person to be a mem
her or delegate in the house of representa-
tives, or who shall hreak up or disturb any
such assemblages, or prevent any person
from exercising the right of suffrage, Per.
sons or officers charged with any duty un-
der this act. who refuse or knowingly omit
I" give full effect to their duties, shall for
felt $500 to the segrieved party. Any PEI.
son who shall cast an unlawful vote or
ballot is to be punished by fine Of five
thousand dollars, and by imprisonment not
more than five years, or both. Assault,
killing and bribery are 10 be punished with
fine of one thousand dollars. or imprison-
ment not more than two years, or both. Per-
sons convicted of any of these offsnses, are
to be disqualified forever from holding auy
office of honor, trust or profit under the
United States
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-02-26
Destructive Storm In Spain and
the South of France, Ac-
companied BY Loss
Of Life.
The Sixteenth Vessel Chartered TO
Convey British Troops
to Africa.
President Hayes Still Being Besiesed by
the Friends Of the Anti
Chinese Bill.
CONGRESSIONAL.

SENATE. u
Washington, Feb. 26.-The credentials of
senator-elect Hill, of Colorado. were filed.
Mr.. Edmunds, in accordance with reso.
luton adopted some days ago, reported q
bill to further protect the constitutional
rights Of citizens aud to punish violations
of the sam,. Placed on the calendar.
Mr.. Burnside submitted resolution pro
vidtng for the appointment Of . committee
to examine into and report upon the whole
subject of ordinance 90 1t relates to the
army. navy and militia; that the committee
have the authority to examine the books of
the departments and that the secretary of
the war and secretary Of the navy each de-
tail sn officer to act as secretaries to said
committee.
Nj. Salisbury objected, aud the resolu-
ton was laid aside.
The committee on public buildings and
grounds reported back the resolution di-
recting the committee to inquire 10 regard
to buildings rented by the government 10
the district Of Columbia, together with
letter from the secretary of the treasury on
the subject. Ordered pr inted.
Mr.. Dawes said he desired TO call the at.
tentinton of the senate to the fact that the
government was paying $4,000 annually
for the rent of buildings in Washington.
HOUSE.
After ordering session for tomorrow
night for reports from the committee on
ways and means, the house went into com.
mittee on the senate census bill, which has
been 40 amended as to vest the appointment
Of supervisors in the president by consent
OF the senate. After the committee rose the
bill passed with the amendment. The sugar
bill wa, then taken up.
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the steamer Danube from Southampton 10
morrow for the Cspe to join the British
military force 10 South Africa as volun-
teer. The prince, 10 letter to Reuter- an.
nouncing his Intention Of joining the Bri-
'ish forces at the Cape Gays: For the last
eight years have been guest of England.
My cducation was completed in an English
military school. have strengthened my
ties of Friendship with The English army
by taking part In its annual maneuvoes.
The war at the Cape, having assumed .
more serious character, I have wished to
foil W the campaign. could not refrain
from sharing the dangers and fatigue Of the
troops among whcm had 30 many friends.
Moreover, the time spent 10 witnessing the
struggle Of civilization against barbar ism
will not be wasted for me.
TROOPS FOR AFRICA.
The government has chartered the steam.
er Anndean to carry portion Of the artil-
lery to the Cape. This is the sixteenth
steamer chartered to carry troops and war
material to South Africa.
FIRES.
Hammock, jackson 4 Co.'S cotton mills. at
Preston, burned this morning; loss $50, 900.
A fire in Market street, Manchester,
caused loss Of hundred thousand pounds.
DICKENS WIDOW SICK.
The widow of Charles Dickens is danger
ously i'll.
AN EXECUTION.
Charles Reece, notorious burglar and
murderer. recently convicted of the murder
Of Arthur, a civil engineer at Bsnny Cross.
on the 29th Of November, 1875, was execu.
ted at Lecasis yesterday.
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WASHINGTON.
THE PENSION OFFICE.

N>>SASA>
Washington, Feb. 26.-S,odd Perlev. of
Erie, was before the committee of the house
to-day making an argument to show the
mismanagement and corruption in the PEN
sion Office.
THE RESULTS OF A CONFERENCE.
Washington, Feb. 26.-Tne committee OF
conference on the internal revenue bill
agreed to report with re ference to the dis.
agreements Of the two houses. The senate
recedes from the clause relating to reclifiers,
and the house from the proposed abolition Of
tax on matches. A compromise was effected
on the savings banks section by providing
that it shall not apply to national banks.
FOUR PER CENTS.
Wa hington, Feb. 26-Subscriptions to
the four per cents are s.. .19s, $50.
NOMINATED.
Washington, Feb. 26.-The president h.,
nominated L. 8. Metcalf appraiser of mer.
chandise at St. Lsuis.
CASH IN THE TREASURY.
Washington, Feb. 26.-In answer to a
letter Of Representative Wood asking to be
informed As to the cash balance in the
treasury on the 18th inst; how much ofthe
amount is held for resumption purposes
and how much for other purposes; also
how much in coin, United s tates notes and
other available cash resources. Secretary
Sherman said that from the latest return.
received. there was in general assets in the
treasury upon the date mentioned. of gold
coin and bullion, $l33,377,27l; Of silv,r.
coin and bullion. s35, 1865, ,4ss, in all, sles,.
sa2'7O9. After deducting the amount for
current liabilities from this amount Of en-.
tire assets, the balance available for re.ump.
tion At the same date was $ls6, ,467 ,2e4
but no seperate desgnation Of particular
MONEYS for this purpose has been kept, nor
has it yet been determined whether the
resumption fund can be considered A
money in the treasury not otherwise ap.
propriated.
APPEALING TO THE PRESIDENT.
Warrington, Feb. Ex-senator Graves
and Representative La,trsl. }Wi.p,,to.
and Patterson to-day urged the presiden, 10
sign the anti Chinese bill, and presented ar.
guments and reasons for 70 doiue. Th.
prssident'a answer was similar 10 that piyen
70 The republican congressional DELEGATES
Yesterday. The democratic, like the rcnub.
l!caus. lett the white house with th, INNS.
sios ss that the prsaid.n, viii not .ieu The
APPROPRIATION ailLs.
The bill making an appropriation 70 pay
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DAKOTA REPORTS.
VOLUME ONE.

VOLUME ONE.
Kmbody ing ALI cases argued and de-
termined before. tho supreme Court OF
Dakota, fro m tho organization Or aNe
Territory up TO aud lncludi0E she De.
cember term. 1877. Reportea By Hon.
Granville q. Benness, late associate
justice sapreae eourss or Dakota; $50
pages. Price, postpaid. $500. sent TO
any address on recslps Of price.
Address
BOWEN 4 KlNGsRvRY.
Yaakson, Dak osa.