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TUESDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 2.

sugar where the facts justify it, and assessing
re duties upon the true color OF the sugar
By the adoption OF the new regulations AZ rev
York respecting weighing OF sugar, the dliler,
ence between the invoice weight ana ac1uai
weight. as returned by government welghers
has been reduced from 10 40 per cent IN 1871
to 10 per cent. in 1879, making saving to
Government in duties of fully $4,000, 600.
He recommends higher duties on rice and an
internal tax upon opim. He deprecates any
further change in established rates OF taxation
on tobacco. He submits to Congress the ques-
t;on whether the time has not arrived when
the right to purchase vessels built in foreign
countries should be accorded to our citizens
OF exports and imports he says: During the
last four years the value of our exports OF mer-
chandse has exceeded the value OF our imports
of merchandise 1888, 271, 475.
The excess of exports has heretofore been
mainly met by the remittances to this country
of American securities but the time appears TO
have come when the balance OF trade IN our
favor appears to be adjusted by means OF
precious metals He urges legislature for the
better adjudication of claims, and says that
S25 900 per annum has been saved by the new
contract for paper on which public securities
are printed.
The remainder of the report comprises ref
erence to the bureaus.
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NEW YORK.
The Currency Question.

Inc currency SZueStlOn.
NEW YORK, Dec. 1.-The Times discusses
editorially the question of currency as put
forth by the President and Secretary Sherman,
and holds that the Presidents position is that
which should commend itselfto and be adopted
by the Republican party, as the President in
SistS upon the retirement CT legal tender notes
as "a step to be taken in our progress toward a
safe and stable currency which should be ac-
cepted as the policy and duty of the govern
ment and the interest and security of the
people"
A Notorious Swindler Arrested.
Information has been received in this city of
the arrest in Frankfort-on-the-Main of Alfred
Eugene Lagrave, famous for having swindled
prominent firms in New York, Boston and
Philadelphia in 1871. At that time he fled to
Canada, and thence went to Belfast. He was
subsequently arrested in London, but dis
charged. Again he was arrested in France
and brought to New York, having about $780,
He is now in custody on charge OF forging
medical certificates and diplomas.
New Trial Ordered.
In the ease of Henrietta S. Havemeyer
against John G. Henry Havemeyer, one OF the
eight similar cases, involving over $500, 1000,
brought for alleged breach of contract in the
sale of Long Island Railroad stock held by
the verdict of the jury for over $4,000
damages against the defendants, and new
trial is ordered
The Democrats Preparing to Count in Pot
ter.
A sensation was created today by a rumor
which went the rounds Of few leaders OF the
Democratic party, that there was every reason
to believe that Clarkson N. Potter would re-
ceive the certificate of election to the office of
Lieut.. Governor and that Hoskins would be
left out in the cold. Hoskins apparent ma
jority has now dwindled below 100 and as the
Board of State Canvassers is Democratic it is
expected any technical bubbles are likely to
be decided in favor of Potter.
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EUROPE.

Movements Of the Russian Leaders.
BERLIN, Dec. 1.-Gortschakoff had an in
tervew with Emperor William yesterday and
proceeds to Russia to-day. The Gar and
Czarowitch will meet at Moscow tomorrow,
where the nobility will be received and an adj
dress delivered.
The Distress in Ireland.
LONDON, Dec IAN appeal from Cardinal
Manning for subscriptions to alleviate the dis
tress in Ireland was read in all the Catholic
churches in London yesterday. collection
will be taken next Sunday.
Arrest of a Notorious Swindler. &
Alfred Eugene Lagrave, who swindled prom
inent firms in New York, Boston and Phila-
delphia in 1871, who was arrested in France
and taken to New W TX, having about 100000
in his possession, and discharged is now i'll
custody at Frankfort-on-the-M Main, on charge
of forging medical certificates and diplomas.
The French Ministry.
PARIS, Dec 1.-The resolution of the Re
publicans to submit their programme to the.
ministers for their acceptance is generally con-
sidered friendly notice TO quit.
Programme of the French Left.
The Left have agreed upon the following
points as the main part of their political pro-
gramee: Liberty of meeting and lawful asso-
citation, liberty of the press and gratuitous sec
ulNr and compulsory education.
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and shade higher at 1924 for December; 4O14c for
January; 45c bid May. Oats fairly active at 1st9
14c higher. Pork frmer, not higher / 1 20 for De-
cember; IL rs January; II SO February. Lard is
active, and advanced to so January; 621s for
Feb.
ST. LOUIS, Dec. 1.--Flour frmer. Wheat higher;
No 2 Red Fall at l 301S0e1 305s cash; 305s for
December;l1 333s al 3412 for January; No do at
/ 2234. Corn higher at 365sd36$4 cash; 36SSe
December; 1868 1864 for Jan. Oats higher at
3314c for cash; 34l4c January Rye lower 7314c.
Barley is steady So. Pork is stronger and advanc-
ing at II 50@12 70 cash; II 65G12 80 FEB. Lard
higher 25. Bulk Meats higher and advancing.
keeeipts-8,O00 bbs -four, $4,000 bush wheat,
$4,000 bush corn, 10000 bush oats, ,000sbnsh
rye 10000 oush barley.
Shipments, 600 bbs -four, 600 900 bush wheat,
100000 bush corn, 900 bush oats, 1000 bush bar
ley, 5000 bush rye.
DETROIT Dec. Wheat higher; extra, no sales;
White 80: 80 for December 80 for January
l 80 February; No l milling at 1 2712 No l Amber
/ 80; No red at l 1924
SAvANNAH; Dec. 1.-Uotton is easy; Middling up
lands at 12c
saMEMrHIs, Dec, 1.-Cotton is quiet; Middling up
la11he
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NAME.


Decision in an Interesting Case.
GARDINER, Dec. 1.-The ice case referred to
Judge Danforth, in which the Kennebec ice
men are much interested has been decided in
favor of the defendants, Oler & Co. The case
was brought by one Smith, whose horse was
drowned through the ice. 1t was claimed that
there were no fences where the ice had been Ia
ken out. The defendants claimed that when the
fence was removed new ice had formed II
inches thick, ard the horse broke through
crack, the plaintiff not using proper care. The
report will be opened at the next term at Bath.
Paralytic Shock.
BIDDEFoRD, Dec. 1.-Andrew j. Small, edi-
tor of the Biddeford Daily Times, while at
tending a religious service in this city yester-
day, suffered a shock of paralysis
Postal Changes.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-The following post
office changes were made during the last week
ending Nov. 80, 1879:
New England = Names changed, Ripley
Mills, Somerset county, Me-, to Ripley; Sal
mon Brook, Aroostook county, Me-, to Wash
burn.
Postmaster experimentation f. Staples, Bal
leyville, Washington county.
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The Celtic brought $250,00O in America
gold coin 10 Now York yesterdaV

Inc Celtlc brought SZoO,UOu III AuieIlCan
gold'co to New York yesterday.
A woodchopper named James Craig was
burned on Friday night,near Cheyenne, w. l.,
with the cabin in which he was sleeping.
BY order of the Minister of Marine and
Fishery all the lights on the lower st. Law
renee will be extinguished tonight.
The WelIand canal will be closed for the
season FFlay.
Anotho" daring robbery was committed in
Buffalo, Il, Y, Sunday night at the residence
of Hon. Sherman S. Rogers, and the general
opinion is that the city is being worked by
well organized gang of thieves.
On the Thames yesterday William Spencer
defeated Geo. Trigger in a scull race for 500
a side in 25m. and % sec.
William Woke, late assignee of the &c rman
Fire Insurance Co. of Chicago on trial for
forgery and conspiracy, was acquitted yester-
day.
At ST. Joseph, Mo-, Sunday, II. c. Culver,
marshal of Cameron. was shot sdead on the
street. Citizens are searching for the MUIR
derers.
The stockholders of the Permanent Exhibit
ton in Paramount Park Philadelphia have OF
fered the use of the exhibition building to the
two great parties of the country to hold their
conventions in.
In Columbgs, Ca, yesterday II. McConley.
marble merchant, was shot and killed by j,
w. Harris, farmer.
Talmage's church has initiated measures to
withdraw from the Presbyterian denomination
on account of the persecution of their pastor.
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE.


Report of Attorney General D9VeLS'
NEW YORK, Dec. 1.-Attorney General
Devens report says the dehcenCy in cohse-
quence of a non-payment of marshals, etc., is
$500 900, and urges such appropriations, as the
officers have faithfully discharged their duties.
He saws additional legislation is needed TO
protect the executive civil officers OF the
government in the performance OF their duties
and also against outrages when are commltleu
unon them because they have faithfully per-
formed them.
He saws some additional expenses have been
incurred in prosecuting violations OF the cree
ton laws and he again recommends PROVISION
for tie appointment OF announcer circuit JuuS9
in each district The appfopfiata1oond Ior M
States Courts last year was SZ,ooU,o0O. Inc
amount paid and accounts payable necessltate
n deficiency appropriation OF $3lU,O00 Inc
netimated appropriation for the fiscal year OF
1880 is 81, $4,000. He gives an exhibit OF the
work of the Court Claims and refers to the I'M
portance OF the recent aecis, ;tnd ~ ull9
morjx eases. Three cases are cited involving
discussion of the judicial construction TO ne
ai,,on 70 The Thirteenth and Fourteenth
Amendments to the Constitution. Among the
cases to be hereafter presented are several IN
volving the constitutionally of the Civil Rights
act 90 called. and approved March l, 1915.
These cases depend upon the validity OF those
nrovisions of the act securing to all persons
canal accommodations in inns ana theatres
Among his recommendations are the follow
ing: That District attorneys NC pIoVlaGu ~
in certain districts and their salaries fixed !;
that the number of United States Commits,
sione U.s. now aggregating 2oo0 is too great, and
as the expenses incident to their duties are ere
continually increasing, Congress should NIX
the maximum number in district, and If au-
the thority was given the judge of the district to
disallow fees in cases where warrants are
causelessly issued much might be done to
limit the expenses. The report concludes
with reference to the courts in Utah, OF
which the Attorney General says: For the
last four years appropriations have been made.
This territory persistently declines to make make
make Eand properly SHOULD make, for these
courts. 1t will be for Congress to consider
whether some system cannot be adopted by
which the territory shall be compelled to meet
the expenditure which the legislation of Con
gress has treated as proper charge upon it
It would be obviously impossible in the mean,
time to permit the proper administration OF
territorial justice to fail.
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MASSACHUSETTS.
A VillainOuS Deed.

A Villainous Deed
WORCESTER, Dec. lon Saturday night
Mrs Sally Baker, aged n years, living be-
tween Gardner and Hubbardston, was brutally
assaulted by one Doyle of Gardner, "a years
old, who is under arrest.
Preparing to Receive Parnell
BosroN. Dec. IA meeting of citizens was
held here tonight to take measures for a
greeting to Parnell upon his arrival here. The
original committee appointed by Irish citizens,
who have resolved to receive Parnell at Fan
euil Hall, was increased to sixty and includes
the names of many distinguished citizens. A
cable message was sent to Dublin inquiring OF
Parnell as to when he will visit Boston.
The Fugitive Fall River Cashier.
FALL RIVER, Dec. Milton Reed, counsel
for the the Metacomet Bank, received dis
patch from Quebec announcing that the court
of review, consisting of three judges of the
Superior Court, had sustained Judge McCord's
decision, quashing the capias under which
Walter Paine was held. Paine has not yet
been discharged and is not likely will at pre-
sent as further proceedings for his detention
are open to the bank
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MINOR KILOGRAMS.
The St. Petersburg Golos has been suspended
for five months.

The St. Petersburg Golos has been suspended
for five months.
AT New Bremen, Ohio, Sunday mob broke
open harness shop and used all the whips to
lash tramp out of town The mob threatens
to kill parties who shot Marshal Lundelburg
if caught.
Walls of the new Baptist Oh urch in Hamil-
ton, Ont.s fell yesterday. Loss $4,000.
AT Cayuga yesterday three children br oke
through the ice and were drowned,
J. G. Goddefrey & Son of hamburg hay e
suspended
A burglar who proved to be the wealthy son
of Toledo merchant was shot at New Bremen
Ohio, Sunday.
Washington E. Hall of New York, inspector
of elections in 1878, convicted of making false
returns of votes in that election, was sentenced
yesterday to 10 months in State prison.
Alexander McFall, an old journalist, died in
Troy yesterday, aged so
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war I,H2T1,ars9
Navy ....'...'' .,9SI
indians and pensions. ......-.......... o,3l7, I9o
The above does not include payments on the
interest or principal of the public debt.
The Public Debt.
The debt statement shows decrease in the
debt for November of S799.S23.13. The cash
in the Treasury is $207 PIT ,68S.15.
The Ute Commission.
Secretary Schurz received the following
telegram from General Hatch to-day:
.'Los PINos, Nov. 9th.
The advance of White River Utes are
coming in. Word is sent us that there seems
to be- more in the Mormon influence than at
first supposed"
Bill to Forbid Contributions from Gov
ernmenU Officials.
The unfinished business of the House of
Representatives belonging to the morning
hour when the last session adjourned was the
bill to prohibit Federal officers, contractors
and claimants from making contributions for
political purposes. This bill was left pending
ON motion to recommit, but its consideration
of the existence of a rule which prohibits the
consideration of any legislation coming over
from one session until after the operation Of
the first six days of the session following.
The Business Of Congress.
The preliminary work such as the arrang-
ing of estimates, etc, for the several appro-
priation bills is said by the members OF the
House the appropriation committee to be in
such condition as to afford every facility for
the speedy preparation Of bills for submission
to the House and no delay is anticipated.
The Texas Border Troubles.
Col. Tucker of Brownsville, Texas, now in
this city, reports that the removal of troops
from the post of Santa Maria has exposed that
section of country to renewed depredations
from mauraders from the other side of the Rio
Grande. Col. Tucker is urging upon the War
Department the necessity of immediate reoc-
cupation, before the residents of that vicinity
are compelled to move away.
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xLvIth CONGRESSES Session.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.
SENATE.

w ASltlNGlON, OOC. l.
SENATE.
The Senate was called to order by Vice Pres
ident Wheeler at u o'clock, and prayer was
offered by Chaplain Anthony.
Senator Bayard was appointed committee
to Join similar committee on the part OF the
House to wait upon the President and inform
him that both houses of Congress were ready
to receive any communications.
The President sent in the nomination OF Ii.
W. McCrary of Iowa, to be United States Judge
on the eighth circuit.
AT II. 50 the committee to wait on the Pfesl-
dent not having reported, short recess was
taken.
Mr.. Burnside gave notice that he should call
I'D the Inter-Oceanic canal bill tomorrow and
make some remarks thereon.
The annual report of the Secretary OF the
Treasury was ordered printed.
The Presidents message was read at l.4o
p. m.
The reading of the Presidents message was
concluded at $40.
Mr.. Ferry then rose and announced tho
death of his late colleague, Zachariah Chand-
ler and said that at some suitable time he
would invite the Senate to express, by resolu-
ton and by eulogy, its sense of the irreparable
loss the nation has sustained in the death OF so
distinguished citizen. AS mark OF respect
to the Senator present at the last adjournment
and now absent forevermore he moved tne
Senate adjourn, and at 3.15 the Senate adj
iourned until tomorrow.
HOUSE.
At precisely II o'clock the Speaker called
the House to order.
After PRAYER the roll was called, showing
that 232 were present and 56 absent.
The newly elected members from California,
Iowa and New York were qualified. taking the
iron-clad oath, and the House took short re-
cess to enable the committee to wait upon the
President and inform him that the House was
ready to receive communications.
At 1.5O the Presidents message was read
At first the message was listened to atten
lively, but after time members fell into con-
versation and the message was concluded with
out any manifestation on either side. The
reading consumed an hour and a half and then
the message and accompanying documents
were referred to the committee OF the whole
and ordered printed.
The House at 2,30 adjourned until tomor-
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Serious Fire in Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. IA large fire is burn
ing in Megargee's paper warehouse on Sixth
street. The fire started in the cellar of Col
Inns paper mandatory in Decatur street, and
thence communicated to the second story Of
Megargees paper and rag warehouse. 1t burn
ed fiercely and soon enveloped the latter
The flames shortly reached Megargee's store
on Sixth street. The walls of Decatur street
place are falling rapidly. At 100 o'clock the
fire was under control. The total loss is not
less than 81 100000. o
Shortly after o'clock portion OF the wall
at the back part of Decatur street building
fell There were about twelve men at work in
the space between the buildings. Several were
caught in the ruins and are more or less in
iured
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SOUTH AMERICA.

How Peru Pays War Expenses-Depres-
sion Of Business.
WASHINGTON, Dec. Limited States consul
at Peru in a dispatch dated Oct. 1st says the
war with Chill continues. The expenses are
met by the issue of paper money from the
banks. A bill of exchange on New York sells
at a premium $50 per cent. Great speculation
in exchange prevails Exports which amount
ed last year to S40000,000 have been blockaded
by Chilans to a large extent. Mining opera
tions are suspended and railroads hardly pay
expenses.
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European Markets.

LONDON, Dec 1-12.3O P. M.-Consols at STA,
ex int, for money and account
LONDON, Dec. 1-12.30 p. M.-American secu-
United States bonds, 5s, 1861; 41as at
1091s; As, at 10714; Erie Ala.
LIVERPOOL, Dec. 1-12.30 P. M.-Cotton market
easier Midding uplands at d; Orleans I'd; sales
5000 bales for speculation and export LOCO;
receipts % 400, American 7,4C0.
LIVERPOOL, Dec. 1-1230 p. M.-Flour 10 119
IL 4; Spring Wheat at 10 10011; California aver
age 10 7d11 6; club do IL 6d11 10; Corn at 91s
d5 10; Peas at Z Provisions, &c.,-Pork 56; Beef
So; Bacon, $685. Lard at 81 8; Cheese at GA. Tai
low at IS 6, at London AS.
PARIS, Dec. 1.-Rentes 81 II.
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.ba pnrnbam randar must be treated in the

the Burnham gander must be treated Ill Inc
same manner.
it is rumored that petition is in prepare
ton to be presented to the next Legislature iof
a Normal School for the exclusive benefit o.
clerks of towns selectmen and aldermen OF
cities. Bridgton is suggested as the Site
FELIX.
ITO the Associated Press.
AUGUSTA, Dec. SENATORS and Represeh-
tatiyes elect or their attorneys from all inc
counties of the state assembled here today, III
addition to a.large outside gathering, lnciud-
ing five ex-governors, WILLIAMSON L. Morrill,
Selden Conner, Lot NJ. Morrill,, Joshua l..
Chamberlain and Nelson Dngley.
The Executive Council opened their session
at o'clock. Messrs Foster, Brown Chase and
Fogg being present. The first gentlemen who
waited on them were Messrs. Wing and Say
age on behalf of the county OF Androsggln.
The Council exhibited the returns of cleo
ton of county officers and promised these and
other gentlemen to show the returns of Sena-
tors and Representatives tomorrow morning.
Governor Garcelon arrived at So'clock. The
statement made some time since that VIM l..
Putnam, Esq, of Portland was legal adviser to
the Governor and Council is contradicted ON
the highest authority.
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Arrested for Murder.

READING, Pa, Dec. 1.-George Quigg has
been arrested on the charge of being impli-
body was found some time ago horribly
mangled on the Reading Railroad track neal
this city. A young girl named Ella Reedy has
informed the authorities that she saw Quigg
with two others throw Moore into coal shute
and afterwards bring the body up and plac il
OH the track
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THE INDIANS.
rha utea aathering at Log pinog.

Inc OCSS 1tGuSfluS tsU hOS IiuOo'
DENVER, Dec. 1.-The White River Utes
came into Los Pinos last Saturday and went
before the commissioner. They all wore arms
though concealed. Members of the COM
mission and attaches all keep guns and revolt
vers near that they may be used on quick no
tice. Great distrust prevails on both sides,
though both make efforts to appear at ease and
to inspire confidence on the part of the other
side.
Indians are coming from all quarters to Los
Pinos, from 600 to 1000 Utes being camped
within days ride of the agency. Some Uin-
tab Utes are present The hostiles present are
considerably agitated, and gather in knots in
side and outside the building. The chiefs con-
stantly address squads of braves.
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PITTsToN, Dec. 1.-The principal coal COM
panies today Voluntarily advanced the wages
of the miners 10 per cent.
SCRANTON, Dec. 1.-The Pennsylvania Coal
Company today advanced the miners wages II
per cent. and the Lehigh Co. advance theirs
10 per cent. tomorrow.
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THE NEWS IN A NUTSHELL.

The Governor and Council met yesterday TO
canvass the returns and issue certificates.
Republicans who applied to inspect the
returns were allowed to look at the returns for
county officers and promised permission to
look at returns for Senators and Representa-
tives this morning. Defects were found both
in returns from Democratic and Republican
towns.
Gen. jeff c. Davis died in Chicago of pneu-
monia Sunday.
Both houses of Congress met yesterday but
adjourned without transacting any business of
Importance.
The New York Times thinks that the policy
indicated by the President in regard to the cur
rency should be adopted by the Republican
party.
During November the public debt decreased
about 100000.
Secretary of War McCrary has been nomin-
ated for Judge of the U. S.Court for the eighth
circuit.
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Mvsteriolls Death.

CLAREMoNT Dec. IAN inquest was held
today on the body of Lewis f. Stone, who died
from injuries said by his friends to have been
received by falling through barn floor into
the cellar, where he lay from Tuesday night
till Wednesday night Preparations were
made for his burial Sunday but the authorities
interposed to hold an inquest Stone had had
trouble with his family and much mystery sur
rounds the affair.