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Morning journal and courier., 1880-12-08
NEW ENGLAND.
New Hampshire.

Fight With n Sea Leopard-The Animal
 Killed on Floating Ice.
 NEWMARKET, Dec. 7.-Walter O. Shute and Herbert Caswell killed a sea leopard in Great Bay late Saturday afternoon, that weighed over TOO pounds. Great Bay is a New Hampshire sheet of water dozen miles long and three or four wide on the Piseataqua river, four or five miles back of Portsmouth and the sea. Shute first saw it on piece of floating ice nearly mile distant, in the main channel He took small sculling boat and gave chase, emptying the contents of double barrelled shotgun into it's body near the neck. With open jaws it made for the boat tearing pieces from it with it's teeth, trying to over turn it. Their gun was empty, and they had no chance to retaliate. The water was crim- son with gore Shute and his companion, with an oar and club, managed to keep it clear of the boat for about twenty minutes, when it died through loss of blood and was lowed ashore. Another was seen soon after near by, doubtless it's mate. The specie are rare in these waters.
 The sea leopard is large creature of the seal species, something like the sea lion, but spotted like the leopard. It comes down from the far north
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Kansas.
A Broken Rail-Serious Accident to
 Passenger Train.

Broken Rail-sertous Accident to a
 Passenger Train.
 ATCHIsoN, Dec. 7.-The accident last even- ing on the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific road was more serious than at first reported. The regular passenger train leaving here at 5:45 had reached point nearly twenty-three miles east and near Edgerton Junction, when a broken rail threw the train from the track down an embankment, the whole train, with the exception of the locomotive, following. The train was composed of baggage and ex- press car, mail car, two day coaches and a sleeper The cars took fire almost imme- diately and were all destroyed. Mail Agent Syms was caught in his car and burned to death. His associate, MT. Belle, had his shoulder dislocated and narrowly escaped similar fate. Conductor Westfall had his ankle sprained and four passengers received injuries more or less severe. Their names are not ascertained. There was fortunately 8 light run of passengers, only about sixteen being aboard the train. The mail, express goods and the baggage were all burned The weather was intensely cold and the passen- gers suffered severely until they reached a place of safety
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Capital Notes.
WASHINGTON,

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7
 It is reported here that MT. Flood, the bo- manga king of California, is to be the Demo cratic candidate for United States Senator be- fore the California Legislature.
 Capt. H. w. Howgate, well known through out the country from his connection with the signal service, this afternoon rendered his resignation to the President. Captain How gate was an officer in the Twentieth infantry. General Howard is authority for the state ment that he is to be assigned for duty at West Point, vice Schofield to be retired. An order was issued to-day by the President placing General Irwin McDowen on the re- tired list.
 Secretary Sherman will in day or two submit to Congress estimates for the deicien- cy in the payment of the interest on 3-65 bonds that have been issued by an act of Congress for the board of audit certificates General John c. New, of Indiana who is credited with the honor of having planned and executed the Republican campaign in that State both in October and November, is mentioned for General Garfeld's Cabinet. He is known to be the choice of the men who supported Grant at Chicago
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Fatal Case of Trichtnosis.

NEW YORK, Dec. "A young butcher named Franz A., Axler, nineteen years of age, came to the dispensary attached to Belle vue hospital on November Fist, and asked for medical treatment for rheumatic pains and fever, from which he said he was safer ing. Dr. Hemingway, dispensary physician, sent Axler to the ward of Dr. George H. Muller, jr., where day or two afterward Dr. Muller discovered Axler was not suffering from rheumatic pains, but from trichinosis. The faculty of the hospital became interested in the case and Prof. Janeway cut piece of the muscular tissue the size of an old-fash- toned three-cent piece from the patients arm. It was found to contain when subject ed to the microscopic scrutiny no less than thirteen trichine. On Saturday Axler died and to-day an autopsy was made of his body. His entire system was found to be impreg- mated with trichine. The muscles and tis- sues of his body were filled with them and in his intestines were found parent trichin@ in various stages of reproduction. There were millions of parasites in his body, which when subjected to microscope was found to be fairly alive with them.
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a9e@ a5apfn 9aig aelorning sonrnal aud Goarier.

and in view of the manifestations of the oth. CT side he would withdraw his demand for the previous question.
 Mr.EKiefer, of Ohio, was then recognized and made an hours speech in opposition to the joint resolution. His argument was that there was no necessity for 1t, as the constitu- tion in his opinion settled the manner in which the vote should be counted At the conclusion of his speech MT. White of Penn sylvania, moved to adjourn, which being neg atived by gigG g0ce vote the yeas and nays were ordered. The House by vote of yeas 69, nays 64, decided in the affirmative and at 4:15 D. m. the House adjourned
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News by Telegraph
 FROM ALL QUARTERS. TRACING THR FORGERY FURTHER DEVELOPMENTS IN THE MOREY CASE.
 A Brooklyn Editor Implicated. SOME REMARKABLE DISCLOSURES
 IN THE CASE. Committee Hearings at Washington. A Variety of Gases Under
 Discussion.
Committee Hearings at Washington.
NEW YORK.

The Mercy yLetter-Tracing the Author
 ship-AnOther Editor Under Suspicion
 Remarkable Disclosures i'm the Case.
 NEW YORK, Dec. 7.-The announcement
 made to-day to the effect that detectives had
 located in Brooklyn one of the men who is
 supposed to have had hand in the prepara-
 tion of the Mercy letter creates a sensation.
 As this mysterious person was said to have
 been connected with an evening paper of
 Brooklyn suspicion pointed to the Eag1e.
 The only resignation that has taken place from the staff of any paper in Brooklyn re- gently is that of Stanley Huntley, who retired from an assistant editorial position in the
 Edg6 office on Saturday last. The reason given for the change was that MT. Huntley was sick It is now said Mir. Huntley, who came from the West to Brooklyn, is friend and associate of MT. Philp, and that they frequently met in Brooklyn. Further developments are expected. Huntley is bright young man and versatile writer. Among his numerous accomplishments is the art of initiating various writers. A day or two before Philip was arrested on the charge of criminal libel he was met by Huntley.. 'sYou are going to be arrested, Philp; there IS a warrant out for your ar rest" said Huntley. Philip expressed his willingness to meet the charges brought against him. but was puzzled to know how Huntley obtained his information. In the course of the conversation between the two Huntley incidentally remarked that he had sent 8 story West con- corning Philip for publication. The remark wasH made in a way that con- veyed the impression that the story contained nothing but kindly references to Philp. Some days later Philip was astounded upon learning that the story anything but complimentary, and by implication pointed him out as the sort of a man to write the Mercy letter. When Philip subsequently learned that Detective Lonergan, to whom Huntley had introduced him. was engaged in obtaining evidence against him, and that Huntley was in communication with Lonergan, Philp saw a light. of the Mercy letter since it was exhibited in court by the aid of the Drum mond light and powerful photographic appa- ratus have led to some remarkable disclo- sures It appears that no less than three diff ferent names have been written on the en- velope. Counsel for Tratth, upon being made acquainted with these disclosures, employed adroit detectives, and clues which the latter followed led them to Brooklyn. B. G. Jayne, 3 detective engaged in the case. said to-day: E.An that have to say is this and nothing more, that there is no one to whom the evi- 1ence points so strongly as to MT. Philp."
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MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS.

NEW YORK, Dec. 7.-Sailed, the Abyssinia for Liverpool. Arrived, the City of New York from Liverpool.
 Boston-Arrived, the Minnesota and Illyr- ian from Liverpool.
 Baltimore-Arrived, the Leipzig from Bre- men.
 Plymouth the Gellert from New York for Hamburg.
 Liverpool Arrived, the Pennsylvania from Philadelphia. Sailed, the Celtic for New York.
 Southampton Sailed, the Donan from Bremen for New York.
 Havre-Sailed,' (the 4th) the France for New York
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THE OLD WORLD.
Ireland.

ALand League Meeting Dispersed.
 DUBLIN. Dec. Notwithstanding the pro- hibition by the magistrates of the Land League meeting at Brookeborough, fully five thousand persons assembled to-day. The assemblage was called upon to disperse, after which the riot act was read and the dragons were ordered to clear the field, which was done, only three persons who resisted being arrested. Messrs Sullivan, O'Kelly and other members of the Land League were present. It is probable that disturbances may occur, as the Orangemen are determined to prevent the meeting
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 New York Produce Market. l NEW YORK, Dec. '. FLOUR-Quiet and heavy Southern flour slow and barely steady inferior to very choice shipping extras | s 25a$7. WHEAT-Unsettled Winter closed weaker: the demand moderate. Spot sales Of No. 3 red winter $1 21a1 23 do. No. white SI IS1< Mo- red sold at $1 24s for Jan. and $1 26aa$1 26X for Feb. CoRN-Inactive and prices weak. Spot sales of No. 2, 59<a60, and No. 8 do. 57 oATs-A shade lower and quiet No. l white 49 n 4s41 do No. 47Aa4614; do. No. mixed 45 and No do. at 441<a44z5.-
 RYE-Lower. State $1 02.
 BARLEY-Nominal.
 PoRK-Inactive. Ordinary for early delivery $14 CO.,
 LARD-Quiet but steady. Spot sales western steam at $8 s2Ea$8 85; and citx do. at $8 30. CUT MEATS-Quiet and unchanged.
 BEEF-Firm and moderately active. Plain mess $8 50; extra do 50.
 WH1SKY-Dull and nominal.
 SPOT COTTON-Easier. Midlands 12; futures steady.
 PETROL LEUM-A fair inquiry and prices are held firm. Crude, in bbls., 6ka7.
 NAPHTHA-In bbls., 1034 refined in bbls, cargo lots, 956.
 BUTTER-Creamery. fancy, at 36a37 33a35 for do. good do fair S0a33 PIC for State daries choice 28c; do good at 26a27 do fair at 24a26 State irins choice at 27a28; do. fair to prime at 24a26 State pails and tubs choice 31a32; do. good at 2SaSo do fair at 26a28; State Welch tubs ne 29a3O; do good at 25a2S do. fair at 23a25 western dairy, extra at 26a28.s
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FINANCE AND TRADE.

NEW YORK, Dec. 2. Money to day loaned up to per cent and 1-64 per
 diem, but closed at per cent Exchange weak and | lower at 479Ea4s11.
 The stock market this morning dull but strong, at advance of k to 34 per cent, the latter in Reading, Northwest, St. Paul, Delaware Hudson,
 Delaware, Lackawanna Western, Lake Shore. Michi- gan Central Kansas k Texas, Burlington Quincy Jersey Central New York Central, Erie, Wabash shares. Union Pacific, Iron Mountain, Western Union Telegraph also conspicuous in rise. Subsequent ly there decline of 4 to per cent led by Iron Mountain and Reading. During the afternoon the market weak and irregular, and further declined,
 but towards the close rmer feeling set in and prices
 advanced to 1H per cent. from the lowest point in
 the general list. and 2H in Reading. The following ida
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Ohio.

Rendered Insane by Domestic Trouble.
 COLUMBUS, Dec. 7.-Charles A. PIatt, brother of Miss Platt, whom George s. Mo Mahon failed to marry, was adjudged insane to-day and sent to the asylum. Mental weakness of three years standing, aggravated by the recent trouble in his family, was the cause of his insanity. Bishop Watterson to- day published a card justifying McMahon's s
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Hnrt,s Counse1 Wants tt auashed,

NEW YORK, Dec. 7.-The Mercy Chinese letter case was again in court to-day. The counsel for Josh Hart, the publisher of Truth, moved to quash the indictment against him on the ground that it was false, as the indict- ment charged that Messrs. Hart Byrne, Post and Philip were jointly guilty of the libel on MT. Garfield, whereas MT. Hart was alone re- sponsibIe for what appeared in Ia-uM He said he would not, however, have moved to quash provided speedy trial had been grant ed The judge reserved his decision.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-12-08
WILCOX & CO.

Are now offering, in addition to an exceptionally fine stock of import ed and domestic Dry Goods, a choice selection of Fancy Goods of extra quality for the Holidays.
 India Null Kerchiefs and Ties, hand embroidered.
 Lace Trimmed Ties, Lace Ties, Real Duchesse Lace Handker- chiefs, Fichus, Van Dyke Collars, Ties, &c.
 An elaborate assortment of Silk and Linen Handkerchiefs.
 Kid Gloves in choice shades for street and evening wear. Sarah BernhardU Kid Gloves and Ties.
 Hemstitched White Silk Hand- kerchiefs in sizes for Ladies or Gents.
 Elegant Imported Hosiery, both plain and fancy.
 Our goods are always rich and rare and our prices reasonable.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-12-08

HoUsE-A number of members who failed to respond to their names yesterday ap- peared to-day. Most prominent among them was Mir. Atkins, chairman of the Committee on Appropriations.
 Mr. Hawley, of Connecticut, offered a bill to confirm the action of the Legislatures of New York and Connecticut fixing the boun- dary line between the two States, and asked that a day be designated for its consideration. Fernando Wood chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, objected because he wanted no interference with the funding bill, the passage of which he thought was an ab- solute necessity at this session.
 Mr. Weaver finally settled the question by an absolute objection to the consideration of the funding bill in order to present miscella- neous business.
 The regular order was demanded. The committee were called, but very few bills were reported. Those that were reported were of private nature. and were as usual referred to the calendars.
 The question of the count of the electoral vote then came up. MT. Bicknel, who had charge of the Senate resolution, asked that 1t be taken up as question of privilege
 After it became manifest that the Republi- cans would accede to no terms as to the cleo toral resolution, MT. ATcLane appealed to Mir. Bicknen to withdraw the motion and let the Republican side take the responsibility of wasting time and delaying the passage of the electoral count resolution. MT BickneH said he was satisfied that further debate on this question would be useless waste of time,
Morning journal and courier., 1880-12-08
Changes in the Supreme Court.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7.-Justice Strong of the United States Supreme Court to-day pre- pared his resignation on account of i'll health and will hand it to Chief Justice Waite at the session of the Supreme Court tomorrow for transmission to the President. Justice Brad ley, who is now assigned to the southern cir cult, will take Justice Strong's place in the Pennsylvania and New Jersey circuits. It is considered almost certain that the vacancy on the Supreme Court bench will be filled by the appointment of Attorney General Devens.
 It is expected that there will be two more vacancies on the Supreme bench very shortly.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-12-08
WILCOX & CO.,, 245 and 249 Chapel St.,
 Lyon Building.
City Estimates,

CITY OF NEW HAVEN, November, 18SO To the Honorable Court of Common Council of the City of New Haven:
 Pursuant to the provisions of the Charter Section Is page 15 and of the ordinances, Section page 2S2 the Board of Finance respectfully submit to yonr Honorable Body estimate of the expenses liabiIi- A. D. Ie8l. "
Morning journal and courier., 1880-12-08
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.

The Refunding BiII-WOod's Committee in Favor of B Three Per Cent. Bond.
 WAsHMagoN, Dec. 7.-The recommends.
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WANTED,

2,0O0 CLOTHES WRINGERS to repair. 4 fARPET Sweepers, F1uting Machines, ,Richardsons o Original Little Washer, The Excelsior and Well come Bench Wringers Wringers of all kinds sold for cash, or on weekly installments at the Basket and House Furnishing Store of4EORGE D. LAMB, the Wringer Man. 199 Chapel street Call and the large Coffee Pots. mag dkW
Morning journal and courier., 1880-12-08
FORTY-sIXTH CONGRESS.
WASHINGTON Dec

{.
 SENATE.-Mr. Jonas, of Louisiana, pre- sented the credentials of Thomas c. Man ming, appointed by the Governor of Louisia- na as Senator to fill the place of the late H. M. Spofford until the next meeting of the Louisiana Legislature. They were read and filed.
 Mir Mcdonald, of Indiana introduced a bill to authorize the local taxation of legal tender Treasury notes. Referred to Finance committee It is as follows
 ssBe it enacted, etc., that from and after the passage of this act any State or Territory of the United States may provide for inelud- ing in the valuation of the personal property of the owner or holder. any legal tender notes of the United States denominated law full money owned or held by any person or corporation, in assessing taxes imposed by the authority of such State or Territory and may impose tax thereon, but the tax i'm posed on any such legal tender Treasury notes shall not be at greater rate than is assessed or imposed upon gold or silver coin of the United States in the hands of individual citi- zens or residents of such State or Territory At 12:35 the Senate went into executive session, referred to committees the Presiden- tial nominations and then adjourned.
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Distriot of Nert Havan ss prn1ate Court

District of New Haven ss. Probate Court,(
 December 2d 1880. { ENSTATE of ALFRED A. WHITNEY, of New Haven, WA in said district. assigning debtor.
 The voluntary assignment of the said Alfred A. Whitney having been lodged in this office for record and the probate thereof, and Frederick Durant of said New Haven being in said assignment nominated as trustee for said estate, therefore
 Ordered, that the 18th day of December, 1880, at o'clock forenoon, be- and the is hereby assigned for hearing the approval of said proposed trus- tee and that all persons interested therein have notice to appear, if they cause, and be heard thereon this Court directs that this order be publish ed in newspaper published in said New Haven Pro- bate District and that copy of said order be posted the public signpost in New Haven in said district at least five days before said time assigned
 d7 2tt SAMUEL A. YORK. Judge
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Goutation.
District of New Haven ss. Probate Court,l

UPSTATE of LUCIUS HOTCHKISS late of New Ha- 1A ven, in said district, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of New Haven hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred recovery. All persons indebted to said estate requested to make immediate pay ment to JUSTUS s. HOTCHKISS,
 d7 2dlWf Execntnr
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TMmts.
DRESSNA
SITUATION WANTED

A LADY, competent to do dressmaking in all it's
 xA branches, would like employment, either at her
 residence or would go out by the day also would do plain sewing. Apply at dS 3t+ I53 GROWN STREET
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WANTED,

PURCHASERS for Autograph, Photograph and J Scrap Albums at nearly half price. Standard Holiday Books. GAY BROTHERS
 194 Chapel Street,
 Next to Dorman's, the Rri
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8tal Gstate.

Country Residence For Sale, If44A PLEASANTLY situated in Milford, k miles RsiH from the center, on high ground and commands E.I fine view of Long Island Sound. House is very pretty, convenient, well built nearly new and has large rooms; good well near the house also new barn with cellar. Three of land around the house and more if desired plenty of fruit on the place Must be sold before spring For further par ticulars inquire of ALMOND E. CLARK dI d6t Wit Milford, Ct. Houses and Lots for Sale or Exchange. jA twO-famtly house on Gill street lot EiiI 52Kx150. Two good two family houses on -NsQ Ferry street will be sold low if sold soon. A number of houses in WestviIle. Two first-cIass houses on Sylvan avenue, price and terms to modate Lots on Chapel street. York street, Kimber-. ly avenue and Ncoll street. number of lots to ex- change for houses and pay difference.
 frst-class house with barn a few minutes walk from postohice rent cheap tenement OF Dckerman street 5 rooms $1O.
 Money to loan on good security.
 Real Estate Ohfce 49 Church Street. Room Hoadley Building. 0hhee open evenings: d4 l.. F. COMSTOCK.
 For Sale in Milford, Conn.,, deA THE late Residence of John B. Crockett de- kiii ceased, with four of land well stocked LseN with large variety of apple, pear and other furnace, range bathroom, hot cold water in all the rooms from the house the river; plumb with gas is within five minutes walk of the N Y x N H. R. R station For further particulars, inquire Of HENRY D. WHITE or CHAS A. WHITE, d3 If 69 Church Street. New Haven. Conn.
 FOURTH FLOOR
 =A TO RENT on Chapel street, 4Ox75, front and ksd back light and four skylights; good location AssA for printing office; rent low r, e,e,,,u,, n30 3O3 Chapel street, Room i5
 HOUSE FOR SALE. {fs=4 Central location in good neighborhood large NFia lot with good barn. Can be bought for s1, ,O6O MsN less than 1t Is worth price S6OO0 $4 GOO can remain on mortgage if desired.
 Geo. A. IsbeII,
 Office Todd's Block,cor. State and Elm.
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EI7,2oU UU
 Gas and NdphtHa Ldntps. 917 gas lamps, S31. % each. BPS, ,427 % 422 naptha lamps, s27.0O, Il 1894 OU Erection and lighting new lamps, City Hall, Police Building, Depot Clock and Sundries, ........ 4,679 OO Inspector of lamps, 800 %
 S45,0O % Sheriff, ...-................ 1000 % Water, r,....-...-....... 16 0G0 %
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RY respectable woman, situation; Is a goc 1D cook, washer and ironer. Apply at
 d8 1ts I3O FRANKLIN STREET