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Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-03-17

Go to Pixies for Fruit, Confectioneries,
Staple and Fancy Groceries, Third street.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-03-17
DIED.

RANDAll-At Iankton. d. T.. on Sunday.
March l6. 1879, Oracle. youngest daughter o.
o. p. and Helen X. Randall, aged 1 months
and rs days.
Sioux City papers please copy.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-03-17

EDr. w. H. H. Brown, aeurst, Union
block, Yankton.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-03-17

A fine assortment Of Tea just received at
Pixies, at low prices, Third street.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-03-17
PIANOS AND ORGANS TUNED AND RE.
PAIRED.

JIG. Graham, a thoroughly competent man In
the business, will give his attention to the tuning
and repairing Of pianos and organs. Satisfac-
ton guaranteed. and terms to suit the times.
Leave orders at Box 1876, Yankton POstofice.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-03-17

Tuberose, Dahlia and Gladiolus bulbs,
also a large variety of flower seeds, at
BLATr & BUERDoRF's.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-03-17

A little early for spring styles, but you
can get the latest, just the thing, in spring
oyercoats and hats, at Wise Bros.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-03-17
Spefial 1ntiees.
FOUND.

FOUND.
This Friday morning, a case of surgical instru.
ments. Owner can recover them by calling at
this Office, proving property and paying charges.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-03-17

Smoke the New Opera, the beat Eve cent
cigar in the city, At Pixies, Third street.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-03-17

DIR. II. D. Dodge, aent,st, Dewitt's block
Yaukton.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-03-17

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF CO.PARTNER,
SHIP.
The co-partnership heretofore existing be
tween 2. Richey and j. H. Dix, under the firm
name of Richey s. Dix, doing the hardware and
stove business III Yankton. DIT, and Deadwood,
DIT, Is this day dissolved by mutual consent.
All accounts due said firm from iankton store
to be paid TO z. Richcy all accounts due from
DeadwocL store to be paid to j. H. Dix. AL!
claims against said firm to be settled by 2
Richey. Dated Yankton. u. r.. March II, 1879
z. RICHEY.
j. II. DIX.
FOUND.
4 brass key. The owner can have the SAME
by paying for this notice.
GIRL WANTED.
a competent girl to do general housework
Good wages. Apply at
Mrs. j. b. 5. TODD.
Douglas Avenue.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-03-17

Geo. p. Dix, resident dentist Office Saw
yer's block.
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S. S. TURNER, M. d.
GIRL WANTED

To do general Homework Mt Cheyenne Agen-
cy. Apply at the cash grocery OF
A, w. LAVENDER.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-03-17

TYLER Z NISSEN. Manufacturer OF Wap-
L ons. aid Bnggles. Horse shoeing and ali
kinds OF repairing. Cedar street, between Third
and Fourth.
SANBORN, J. r. Furniture Dealer and Man.
~ ufactufer. Third ST.. Dcwitt's Block,
WKEkS, J. A., Down Town Boot and Shoe
w Store. Mornson's block. Capital street.
QIcMEY z1NA, Hardware Dealer. Third
h street., y0nktou.
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FOUND.
GIRL WANTED.

A brass key. The owner can have the same
by paying for this notice.
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O RENT,

Furnished rooms. corner of Linn and Secon
streets.
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ELECTRIC BELTS.

ELECTRIC BELTS.
A sure cure for nervous debility, premature
decay, exhaustion, etc. The only reliable cure,
Circulars mailed free. Address J. X. REEVES,
43thatham ST., N. Y. (d-eod&w.
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FOR RENT

FOR RENT.
The brick store occupied Iby Chas. Eiseman &
Co.. situated on Broadway. will be for rent on
the LIST of January next, Apply to
BURLEIGH BROS.
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YAHkTon PRODUCE MARKET.

An elegant assortment of fine GOLD
PENS and holders, pencils ETC., of the cele-
brated Morton manufacture, just received
al Mills & Purdy's.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-03-17

Milwaukee beer on draueht at George
Browns at FIVE cents = glass.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-03-17

Milwaukee lager beer and lunch at Frank
Cochrane's.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-03-17

All kinds of ornamental and other grasl
seeds, at BLATT& BUERDoRF's.
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Nobby stiff and soft hats, at Wise Bro

New styles Of fine hats received by ex.
press 1T Wise Bros.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-01-31
THE NEWS IN A NUTSHELL.

In the Legislature the committee on educa-
tion voted 6 tod not to abolish the free high
school act, and will report adversely or chang
ing the sper capita school tax from so to SO
cents. The judiciary committee will report
ought not to pass on bill requiring persons
bringing suits for malpractice to give bonds for
payment of the action. The committee on
mercantile affairs and Insurance gave hear
ing on an important bill relating to life psur-
ance.
tits now stated by the officials Of Dexter
savings bank that in their opinion the late
cashier, Mr.. Barron, committed suicide. There
appears to be a discrepancy in the accounts,
and it is supposed the cashier committed the
deed in the way he did in order to divert public
suspicion from himself.
Steamer Quebec of the Dominion line arrived
at his port yesterday from Liverpool, q days
en- route. She experienced terribly f. ug h
passage,
President MacMahon of the French Republic
has resigned, and M. Grevy has been elected t
the Offiee
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-01-31
California Mining Stocks.

BAN FRANCISCO. January 80 The following are
Ghe Closing Official prices OF mining stncka To-day.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-01-31
FRIDAY MORNING. JANUARY 81.

drink, smoke, play cards, discuss politics and
especially to curse corporations and monopolies.
Qosrrels are rare, but when row does spring
up. it Is no child s-play atfair-to borrow cir
Gus phrase, on such occasions they perform
everything laid down in the bills. This being
New Years, the establishment was something
like ship weathering the cape and liable to be
struck at any moment by a sudden squall.
Indeed, the eveDiRg before q rumpus had oc-
CURED, and the proprietor had restored order by
knocking one or two over with DIcs AK. We
got a couple of glasses of beer at this tranquil
retreat and then Joe proposed that we look In
on church far that was in progress in q
school house short distance away.
We found the place "a good sized country
schoolroom closely packed aud instead OF meet
ing crowd of low-browed villainous men, and
coarse women, l was surprised to find the
men intelligent, polite and manly in appear
ance, and most attractive sprinkling of pretty
girls and fine looking middle aged ladies. To
the left there was a counter, extending the
length of the room, heaped with various knick.
knsck s. useful and ornamental, to be "cbaUced
OIL" Behind it was line of pretty girls, and
you might have strayed through all the vast
precincts of the Centennial Exhibition without
HIDING so many graces to attract the eye, COM
bined within the same compass.
A bachelor, was somewhat embarrassed by
being at once beseged by bevy of girls who
wanted me to take chances" in juvenile
trowsers, jackets, petticoats, small chairs, toys,
bad no present or prospective use for such
things; the ssucy girls didn't know or car
about thar, everything bling fish that came
within their net that night Whatever the
object had been l couldn't have got off without
decent subscription, and gave the little /
did the more willingly when L thought of the
object-to aid this people, who, in the midst of
sore need and distress, were trying to raise
funds sufficient to build decent place Of wor-
ship. This was the last night The fair had
min ynnH md han had ndaN
In raising about 5000. Very few of these poor
sons OF toll had more than poor mite to give.
but they gave that freely. A few cents out of
pockets which perhaps have scarcely dollar
IN them, Is to me more touching and sacred
Offering than the thousand dollar subscription
of the pompous man of wealth.
After staying here short time and having
very pleasant social chat Joe and returned to
his house, and arranged for visiting on the
morrow neighboring colliery. g. II. G.
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WARRINGTON.
Report OF Yellow # ever Exser,s.

Report OF Yellow # ever Eek serts,
WASHINGTON. Jan. 30.-The board of experts nm
the causes of yellow fever have sde report recon-
mending that the Investigation be extended to the
West Indies and ways devised to remove the cause
or lessen the chances of transporting the poison
national quarantine system was favored The
board recommends that Congress provide for infor-
mation by teles aph of the progress of yellow fever
and cnolera in all parts of the world and the an
nouncement of the departure of vessels for tina
United States from infected ports and that measu ca
prevention should be made known to the public tn
prevent panics.
Ihey recommend the establishment Of national
heath board with two classes of skilled medical off,
GERS one class stationed foreign ports the other to
take charge of quarantine stations aud supervise
measures to 2 rsiye1. t IL i Uo%mfiiees.
The House Committee on Foreign Affairs have in.
structed Mr. Grape to report favoraby upon the
Senate concurrent resolution relative to abrogatlon
OF the fishery clauses OF the Washington treaty,
The Senate Finance Committee has reconsidered
its action 10 regard to duty on licorce and has yr-
tuallyl decided to make Recommendation for a
change in the present duty.
The House Committee on Patents has agreed to
report the Senate bill to revise the patent laws.
The Ways and Means Committee has authorized
Robbins to ask the House to set apart the sth Or
February for the consideration of the bill changne
the sugar duties.
The Senate Committee on Patents heard argu
ments for the extension of patent to John Winslow
Jones of Portland, Me for improved method Of can
ming green corn.
The New Spanish Minister.
Senior Don Mendez, the new Spanish minister, ar
arrived today His official presentation will proba-
bly, take place next week.
The Indiass.
report embodving the views of Senators Sauu-
ders and Oslesby and Repre- entatives Stewart and
Van Worries, Of the joint committee on the Indian
transfer question: is completed and will be presented
to the Senate tomorrow. The committee visited va
rous sections and heard voluminous testimony on
DO b sides of the question. The report reyiewsIhe
history of the Indian service while under control of
the war department.. 1t is shown that the various
evils and abuses grew up under the administration
by the military. and continued to grow until the
change OF management. Testimony taken 10 severa,
cities OF the West and in the Indian county au,-
mously disapproves change. The Indian voted 16
to against it.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-01-31
PORTLAND AND OGDENSBURG
RAILROAD.
Hearing at st. Johnsbury

ST. JoHNsBURY, Vt, Jan 80 The procee linps
in the hearing the affairs of the Portland and O.,
densbufg Railroad Were commenced by petition
read by A. G. Stafford on behalf of the Portland roll
Ing mills to file an answer. Leave was granted to do
50 by February Is. Hiram F. Stevens, on behalf of
the consolidated mortgage tondholders read peri-
ii for leave to file answers and cross bills. and
leave was granted to do so by February 90 Appl-
cation was made by 81 G. Edison, on behalf of the
owns Of Swanton Higbgate, Sheldon, and Bakers.
ielo for leave to enter party defendants to pro.
ect heir interests as stockholders. This application
was objected to by e. j. Phelps and G. C. Noble, on
behait If the first mortgage bondholders, and by
Judge fland on behalf of the orators Judge Ross
doehnea grant the petitioners prayer. Before
proceeuiueurther, Judge Ross stated that he had
enoeaVorea \ get another member of the Supreme
Court 10 II. ~h him, aud expected to hear from
Judge neuneN recess was taken until two
Ao' wa. Hrpose. If Judge Redfield does not
oo"o :. ful whe her there will be hear
hear the case alone. w
The hearing will n,in,o .o,,ou.,.
closing arguments will mazda Tho ot...s. wv
large anu lhleles1 unoo I'd
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MINOR TELEGRAMs

Information has been received at Ottawa that The
British government has prohibited the i'm portation
of cattle from the United States. The cabinet will
take steps to prevent injury to Canada.
Yesterday was the coolest day of the season al
Gorham N. H., the Thermometer standing 10 degrees
below zero.
George Wilbur and M. Kilday, each about II wears
old, while cunning yesterday near Lyons, Mich, got
into dispute, during which Wilbur shot and killed
his companion.
Specie in the Bank of France has increased 545,-
900 francs during the week.
Michael Sullivan, the largest cultivator of lands
ever known, died suddenly in the cabin of the steam
er Guthrie en- route from Nashville to Louisville.
The receipts from Internal revenue yesterday wer
$685., from customs 1892 ,O9I so.
The boiler in mill at Secor. Woodford comfy.
ILL.,, exploded yesterday. tearing away large portion
OF the mill. Two persons were instantly killed and
one badly injured. The dead bodies we're litterallv
torn to atoms and thrown distance of 200 feet.
The Berlin government is seriously occupied in
consideration Of Guelph fund question.
hempy's planning mill and paper box factory at
Cleveland, Ohio. was burned yesterday. Loss S34f-
0 0. Four fremen were injured.
Subscriptions to four der cent. loan yesterday S.
741,45O.
John W. Beaker, U. S. Inspector of Steamboats,
for Connecticut has been arrested and aced under
500 bonds, charged with manslaughter and having
certified falsely regarding the condition of the boiler
Of the steamboat Adelphie, which recently exploded
at Notwalk.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-01-31
THE POTTER COMMITTEE.

"AsHiNoIoN' oaH' w. claw Reid testified
peioro the ro''e' vt he received a
pack'so hu"o0'ou -. u. E. Chandler,
ana NUMBERS 10 II ifon iiiseooA re Potter Com
mutee. He displ ,yed two scrap DO, with tho 70
mark, "Here are two volumes OF desp, hos rooo;,od
by me. (Laughter.) The first volume C. DIN. cor;os
OF the Florida dispatches with an append of -
laneous Dispatches. The second embraces ,or,ar,,,
referring to South Caroiina and Oregon"
Mr.. Hi.cock inquired If there had been oom-
plant to parties to whom the teegiams We of
u.buted.
Nr. Reid stated that with the exception of y
Marble there were no direct comp aints and in tbs
,sse Mr. Marble was perfectly jpseneu, as ne was NJ
t,e authority of the kilograms attributed to h'a,
The remainder of Reid's testimony is un'mpr wa !
relating only to methods and persons emr tes,ife
dsscpheripg kilograms. Judge southWo'A ''''''''
| tnmnrrnH.
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DIED.

In Deering, JAN 30 Orie L., wife of CHARLES L.
Knight, aged 33 years months
Funeral service Oh Saturday afternoon at o'clock,
at her late residence. Pleasant street Deerng. Rela
tiVes and friends are invited 10 attend.
lu buXt0n. Jan after a shor' Illness, Capt Jona-
than Martin aga SO years mouths q days.
In Philadelphia Jan q. Mary K, wife of the late
John Mari of cortland aged so yea months.
[Weste'n papers please copy.l
In freedom, JAM. 2, Mr.. William Bragdon, aged
50 years.
VIM. Moody. aged rs years months.
In Freedom, Dec. Is. Dea. Abram Cookson, aged
about IS years
g The funeral service OF the late Catharine f..
Tracy will take place this forenoon at O'Clock, at
her late residence, No. II Tate street.
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MAINE.

Young va. Boston & Maine Railroad.
LEWISTON, Jan. 3o.-In the Supreme Court today
the case of H. @. Young VS.. Boston g. Maine Rail-
road, which was an action of damage for putting
plaintiff off the car and injury to tue knee, at Old
Orchard, the jury gave verdict for plaintiff and
assessed damages at $500.
Postmaster Appointed.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30.-Horace G. Little has
been appointed postmaster at Lewiston, Me.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-01-31

MEMPHIS Jan. BOA tornado struck Juka, Mise,
Tuesday, from the southwest. The town is situated
on hill occupied mosly by negroes. One negro
woman and i've children we're killed outright. Two
of the latter were found quarter of mile from
home. Eight others wert wounded. one of whom
has since died. Fouc house and one church were
bown down. The tornado lased but a few moments
and it's track was not over 200 Srds wide.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-01-31
RUSSIA.

Delay inPeace Negotiations with Turkey.
ST. PETERSBURG, Jan. 5o.-The delay in obtaining
signature to tie treaty of peace between Turkey and
Russia is in Consequence Of the indsposition of the
Sultan. Spa AID Zabl1odor have been evacuated by
the Turks, and Podorisk will be surrendered to-
morrow.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-01-31
European Markets

LONDON, January 3O-12.3o P. M.-Consols at 9s /
is for money and account.
LONDON, January 30-1230 P. M.-Amerjcan Sc
curites-United States bonds Cts, 1889 new SIS at
1869; new 4s at 09 10-40s at 06a; Erie 2ss pre-
serred 40. Illinois Central 90 pi'
LONDON January 3O-S15 P. M.-Consols at 96 sis
for money and account.
LONDON, January 30-4 80 P. M American secu~
d =: new 5s, 107.
! an.o Id onHgL, Jan 30-12-3O P. M-Cotton market
90 1000 @CoOI ba; Upands at 5-l6d; oIea1s at
Receipts 81 @c aa1nd 1Voe ior speculation
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Boston stock Market.
lSaies OF the Brokers' Board, Jan. SOL


"u H"ucy MafBet.
NEW YORK. january 80 observation-disclosures aned
az ~ per cent, latter rate in last hour SIerlIng
fazs is dui at 4si q 4s5 for long and 1874 as
governments firm. State bonds dull Railway
mortgages lu,et. The Siu EXCHANGE waS uooas
OF win excitement am wide fluctuations the mark
e ee upsb but w sr ng and prices advanced
midday there par ial recover. bn ava ahe5
O'Clock, under vigorous selling prices. broke a "a
per cent, northwestern leading the downward
movement. Ibis was succeeded by a recoy, nv Of /
@ q yer cent The latter Northwestern c..mmon.
anu sun laer by partial reaction. The market closed
point '10" 'ne nisnes1
418,670 shares. "ssiosa'eu
me following were the closing quotations of Gov
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-01-31
Chicago Ca,tIe marh.,

CHICAGO, January 3O-Hogs-receipts 25 900 head :.
shipments $500 head; the market is shade lower !:
ed packing at 8 80 a. 49, " = w julia
Cait.e-Ieceiprs 55 head; shipments 29OO head .
grades steady - i'' o'no'
Sheep-receipts 100 head; quoted at Ooaa4so.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-01-31

ALEXANDRIA, Va, Jan. S0.-Th' AiNn ,,ord;ct
was concluded today and the jury Ietutheu in
for plaintiff for the whole amount OF tne % ,hc
fac Eiectments will now lie against hauluan NO,
ia in possession of the cemetery, and strops WIN
the rest of the property.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-01-31
METEOROLOGICAL.

INDICATIONS FOR THE NEXT TwENTY-FoUR
HOURS.
WAR Dept, OFFICE CHIEF S1GNAL)
OFFICER, Washington, DC,
Jao. 81, l A. NJ
For New England
partly cloudy weather and slight Use in temperature
with westerly to southerly winds and slight fall in
barometer during the day, probably followed by
threatening weather and variable winds during the
night.
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10 4 Onssn,Dr,yes,

Many have been happy to give their testimony in
fav0 OF The us of "Wit6orS Pure Cod-L irer Oil
ana Lame" Experience has pr we'd it he valu-
aoe iemedy tor CONSUMPTION A, hma, Diphthei ia,
and all oiseaes OF the Throat and Lungs Manu-
"a only by A. B. WILBoR, Chemist, Boston.
Sold by all druggists. jan29eodlWsn
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
A GARD.

To all who suffering from the errors and indis-
cretions of youth, nervous weak ness early decay,
loss OF Wanhood, &c will send recipe that will
was discovered by missionary in nth Am erica
Send a -elf- addressed envelope to the REV. JosEPH
po26 .ne,t.G @tv
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MARRIED..

In WaterVille, Jan. IL, Elmer F. Hammond and
Miss emma French, both of Fairfield.
In Nassalboro, Newton Richardson and Mary A.
Austin.
ln Belfast, JAN 81, Fred. G. Carter and Miss Gene
va E. Riggs.
In Searsport, Jan. 10, DR.. Geo. B. Tibbetts and
Miss Clara Nckes.
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= PO X EN-.

Dec 20. no lat, sc, b.rque j W Dresser, Brown,
from New York for Anjier.
. Jan q lat SO 40, Ion 70 Al, barque A Brayton,
Gray from 10 TO- Boston.
Jan u lat IS 49, Ion 70 81. sch Starlight, Reed, FIN
Samaua Bay tor New YORK.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-01-31

Receipts of Maine Ceutra,

coal to ID Torrance q Co. ''f 'ohs
Steamship Quebec case hair goods to j F sber-
ry. onei-
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s,sU 9. s~matorship.

ORLEANS, Jan. 3O.-lt IS ru"u' indiet
NEW Wells. surveyor of the port, mas peon '''-
Manson On wand a,ond Jury for mafeasance in ONCE
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S.,o,or Eustis, successor.

NEW ORLEANS, Jan 80 The DEMOCRACY moor IN sncceed
tire caucus 9oday nominated b. F'oohes "
| FuYis in the United States Senate
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XLvTH CONGREsS-SECOND SESSION,
SENATE.

WASHINGTON Jan. 80.
The Vice President appointed Messrs. Edmunds
Ferry, Hoar, Thurman and Whytea committee to
consider the rights of the Senate in the matter Of
amendments to he post route bill of last session.
At 1.30 the Senase resumed the consideration of
resolutions offered by Edmunds declaring the validi.
ty of the 18th, 18th aud 18th amendmen s,
Mr.. Madigan spoke in favor of the substitute SUBJ
mitted by him January Goth.
Senator Morgan made long speech opposing the
adoption of Edmund's resolutions, but without con-
GLIDING, yielded to motion for an executive session
which was agreed to.
In the executive session, Mr.. Burnside moved
to amend the bill recently reported by him from
the joint committee on army reorganization, BY
Withdrawing certain portions theretrom to be refer
red to the military committee, leaving the laIance of
the bill to stand as that reporl by the COMMITTEES
The ion was agreed to. and .he bill ordered to be
printed as was the proposed amendment.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-01-31

There is no confidence felt in Berlin in President
Grevey's competence to maintain his authority.
Gen. Grant and party have arrived at Alexandria.
Egypt.
A paryof insutgent Arabs attacked caravan
near Hedjax, yesterday, and killed 600 persons.