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GENERAL GARFIELD.


A Sketch of His Life and Public Services.
James Abram Garfield was born November
~, 1881, in the township of Orange, Cuyahoga
county, Ohio, about fifteen miles from Cleve-
land. His father, Abraham Garfield, came
from New York, but, like his mother. was OF
New England stock. James was the Youngest
OF four children. The father died in 1888.
leaving the family dependent upon small
farm and the exertions of the mother. There
was nothing about the elder Garfield to dis
tinguish him from the other plodding farmers
of the rather sterile township of Orange. No
one could discern any qualities in him which
transmitted to the next generation, might
help to make statesmen, unless it was indus
try; but his wife, who is still living at an
when she could get leisure from her hard
household duties, and was thoroughly capa
BILE woman of strong will, stern principles and
more than average force of character OF the
children no one besides James has made the
slightest mark in the world The older broth
er is farmer in Michigan, and the two sis
ters are, farmers wives. James had a
tough time of it as a boy. He toiled hard on
the farm early and late in summer and worked
at the carpenters bench in winter. The best
OF 1t was that ne Iked work: There was not a
lazy hair on his head. He had an absorbing
ambition to get an education, and the onlYY
road open to this end seemed that of manual
labor. Ready money was hard to get in those
days. The Ohio canal ran not far from where
he lived, and, finding that the boatmen cot
their pay in cash and earned better wages than
he could make at farming or. carpentry, he
hired out as driver on the tow-path and soon
got up to the dignity of holding the helm of a
boat. Then he determined to ship as sailor
on the lakes, but an attack of fever and ague
interfered with his plans. He was ill three
months, and when he recovered he decided to
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-06-09

When Alabama's vote was announced it's
correctness was questioned by member of the
delegation and the chair ordered the roll of the
delegates called. Then one of the delegates
stated that colleague was absent sick and
had authorized him to cast his vote for him.
and asked if he could do so.
10 this the chairman replied that the roll
call must not be interrupted and that the
question would be decided when it arose.
Inc roll call went on and when the name of
Alexander was called and was responded to,
the question was raised as to whether the re-
Spouse had been made by Alexander. 1t was
admitted that it had not been. A second dele
gate from Alabama failed to respond, and then
when the delegates were called the names of
alternates for absent delegates were called.
There was response, however, from only one
of them.
The chair stated as his method of executing
the rule on the subject, that in case of failure
OF delegate to respond, the name of the al
ternate standing opposite on the roll could be
called, and If he did not respond then the
name OF the alternate from that district would
De called, and in the case of delegates at
+ large the names of the alternates of that class
would be called. The vote of Alabama was
then announced as Grant 10, Blaine l. Sher-
man 3.
/ When Virginia was called the chairman an
nounced 16 for Grant, for Blaine and 8 for
Sherman. A colored delegate challenged the
vote. and the roll was called, when respond
ed for Sherman instead of 3 as previously
announced. Carter, a delegate at large, was
absent and an alternate responded for him.
subsequently the delegate who had changed
from Blaine to Sherman, changed his vote
back to Blaine which left Virginia recorded
as originally, Grant Is, Blaine 8, Sherman 8.
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New York stock and Money Market.

S6COHu DOHTu-FIfSl CdII.
so Eastern Railroad. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS OA
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PRESS COMMENTS.
Bangor Whig and Courier.

BANGOR, June S.-The Wing in to-morrow's
editorial will claim the nomination of Garfield
as triumph for Blaine. 1t will say: Garfield
owes his nomination to the voluntary support
of the friends and champions of our defeated
favorite. Mr.. Blaine is not to sit upon the
throne, but he will be the power behind the
throne. No other man could have beaten back
the forces that threatened to destroy the Re-
publican party, and no other man will be more
influential in shaping the administration of
President Garfield. As Mr.. Blaine's strength
and influence have increased since his defeat
in 1876, so will he not be weakened by this new
reverse. He is dearer than ever to the hearts
OF the people of Maine, and the opponents of
the Republican party will find him the first to
put on the armor in the impending campaign.
Philadelphia Inquirer.
PHILADELPHIA, June S.-The Inquirer will
say the Republican party has in Garfield can
didate for whom it can in good conscience wage
its contentious against its Democratic oppo-
nents valiantly and vigorously. With such a
candidate success should be as certain as
Grants defeat would have been.
Charleston News.
New YORK, June 8.-The Charleston News
and Courier expects Garfield's course during
the canvas will be to stir up every bitter MEM
DRY in the line of his Dayton speech last Octo-
Der so as to arraign the solid North against a
solid South. Every Southern State will 90
Democratic. The West, excepting Indiana.
will go Republican. New York becomes the
pivotal State again, and the choice of Demo-
ocratic candidate lies between Baya I'd and
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EUROPE.
Catholic Unity in Italy

CdGuOl1C OQlCy IN Italy.
MADRID, June SIN the Senate on Monday
Senior Canovas del Castillo, in reply to the at
tacks OF the opposition, said he would ever de-
fend Catholic unity. He considered that the
triumph of his cabinet had mainly led to the
formation of coalition between the dynasties
and Liberals.
U. S. Minister Foster.
LONDON, June S.-The Times has the follow
ing from Bucharest:-"Mr. Foster, the new
American minister to St. Petersburg, has ar
rived there. After presenting his credentials
he will take a two months leave of absence,
leaving Col. Hoffman, Secretary of the Lega-
ton, as Charge d. Affaires.
U. S. Representative at Bucharest.
The announcement of Mr.. Eugene Schuyl-
er's appointment as American representative
at Bucharest has caused the iveliest satisfac-
ton here.
The Church Bill in Germany
A Berlin correspondent says:-The commit
tee on the church bill rejected the clause max
ing higher provincial authority the person
qualified to prosecute for disobedence of the
May laws.
The Berlin Conference.
Baron Won Radowitz presented M. de Frey
cinet's invitation to attend the Berlin confer
ence.
Ascot Races.
The races at Ascot Heath commenced to-day.
The gold vase was won by Lord Bradford's
four year old Chippendale, who beat Leopold
de Rothschild's three year old Fashion. Only
two ran.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-06-09
xLvIth CONGRESSES Session
SENATE.

SENATE.
WASHINGTON, June s.
Various bills of minor importance were pass
ed.
Amendments to the bill ratifying the Ute
agreement were ordered printed.
Mr.. Kellogg's resolutions were informally
laid aside and the sundry civil appropriation
bill considered.
The sundry civil bill amendment devoting
$4,000 of the census appropriation expenses
for obtaining statistics as to the number of
citizens denied suffrage by state laws, was ad-
vocated by Wallace and Beck.
Mr.; Blaine opposed saying it was mere"po-
litical twist
''Mr. President" said Beck, "the Senator
from Maine so prompt to call this political
trick
A "twist, twist, I said twist" interrupted
Blaine.
well twist them" resumed Beck.
Twist is a little better. sThings have taken
a twist elsewhere today that may not be pleas
ing to some Senators, and that may have
caused the Senator from Maine to lose his
temper, which he doesn't do very often."s
Mr.. Blaine smiled good naturally amid gen.
eral amusement and made no reply.
Pending debate the Senate after executive
session adjourned.
Among the bills passed was one authorizing
the introduction of cotton cordage into the
navy.
Reports of the conference committee on the
post office appropriation bill was agreed to.
Adjourned after speeches on the nomination
reported elsewhere.
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WATERFOWL Cattle Market.

(By I6Iegraph.1
WATERTOwN, June 8-Beef Cattle-receipts 1451
head; light run has given new life to trade, al
though butchers say only what absolutely requires;
sales Indicate bracing up in prices, nearly equal
recenl rise at Chicago sales of choice at 5O extra
at OO97 20; first quality 5 50@6 so; second quail
ity at OO@5 25; third quality at O0@4 rs; Store
Cattle, Working Oxen Y pair $100@$16O; Mich
Cows and Calves at S209$45; Farrow Cows at S12
@S25; fancy at $5O@$6O; yearlings at $7@$14;two
years old at $129$25; three years old at $2O@$38;
Western fat Swine, live at 59514c y tb.
Sheep and Lambs-receipts 1852 head; Spring
Lambs in fair supply and sold at declinedfew Sheep
offered; sales of Sheep in lots OO06 90 EACH ex-
ira at 6@1O; sheared Sheep at 31a@51a; Spring
Lambs 599; Veal Calves at 3sA GAYS.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-06-09

Mr. Frye, who was in the chair, said that
Arthur having received the majority of all
votes cast, was the candidate for Vice Presi-
dent, and inquired, Shall the nomination be
unanimous?
Mr. Raymond of California moved it be
made unanimous. Agreed 10.
vote of thanks was moved to the president
of the convention. Adopted.
A vote of thanks to the secretaries was
adopted.
A motion that the usual committee be ap-
pointed to apprise candidates Ct their nominal
tions, said committees to be appointed by the
chair, was adopted.
The chair said-he would appoint the COM
mittee tonight.
Att. 80 the chair thanked the convention for
its patience and forbearance in sustaining him
in the discharge of his duties, and convention
adjourned sine die.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-06-09
IIRTIETH BALLOT.

On the Both ballot Alabama cast full vote
and so gained one for Grant. Florida trans
ferred one from Sherman to Grnat, Illinois two
from Washburne to Blaine, Indiana one from
Blaine to Sherman, Maryland one from
Blaine to Sherman, Minnesota three from
Window to Blaine, New Jersey two from
Blaine to Washburne, North Carolina one
from Sherman to Grant, South Carolina one
from Grant to Sherman, Tennessee one from
Edmunds to Sherman, Wyoming one from
Phil Sheridan to Grant.
When Florida voted delegate questioned
the accuracy of its announcement.
A Kentucky delegate made the point of
order that under the rules no one could cues
ton the announcement of vote except a
member of the delegation whose vote is chal-
lenged.
At first the Chair ruled that any member of
the con vention could ESQ challenge, but re-
versed his decision when the rule had been
read so that, as the challenge of Eorida came
from outside of that state it was not entertain
al
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Boston Produce Market.

BOSTON, june 8.
The following were to-day's quotations of Butter,
Cheese Eggs and Potatoes:
Butter-choice Northern and Western creame-
ries at 2O@22c; choice New York and Vermont dali
ries at 16919c: fair and good 14115c; choice Wes-
tern dairy packed 1901 8c;c hoce ladle packed 14d
15c; and common to good 12913c; in good demand;
the market for choice grades is firm.
Cheese-we quote at 121a@13 for choice; 109
lie for fair to good; common at 6a9c; firm and in
steady demand.
Eggs are quoted at 12@121ac for Northern and
Eastern, 129121ac for Canada and Prince Edward
Potatoes-We quote Houlton Rose at 6O065c;
Maine Central Rose 5O@55c; Eastern Prolifcs GOA
market is firm and choice grades rather scarce.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-06-09
A Dishonest Mail Carrier

NEW YORK, June 8-The Times Charleston
dispatch says w. G. Lawton, colored mail car
Of the mails. He was caught by decoy letters
and econfesses the crime. In the past six
months nearly $4,000 in money and drafts has
been lost. Owing to recent revelations con-
corning improper appointments and loose man
agement, steps will probably be taken to in
duce the President to change the postmaster.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-06-09
THE DOMINION.
\ New Phase in the Montreal Ron,erv.

A New Phase in the Montreal Robbery.
MONTREAL, June 8.-The $4,000 robbery
which has caused so much excitement of late
appears now in a new light. Mr.. McNamee's
secretary, Turner, from whom the money
was stolen, and who is chief witness agai INST
the persons since arrested, has most unexpect-
eddy disappeared. The strange turn in affairs
is causing much comment, and various conjec-
tured are hazarded as to the cause of Turner's
disappearance.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-06-09
The Evarts Fishery Bill.
THE INDIANS.
Encounter With and Pursuit of Hostile
Bands

Bands.
DENVER. June S.-The Tribune's Santa Fe
special says the official report from General
Hatch at Fort Craig states that on the morn
ing Of the 9th inst. Maj. Morrow struck band
OF hostile Apaches near Cooks Canon, fought
and drove them out A portion of Mai Nor
rows command, consisting of scouts and Com
pany L, Ninth Cavalry, are now in pursuit
Two Indians were killed and three wounded
One of the former is supposed to be Mennolito,
the fayorite son of Victoria. A large amount
OF stock was recaptured. Another portion of
Morrow's command is in pursuit of another
band in the Black Range, where the trail leads
into Mexico. A battalion of the Ninth Cav
airy has been scouting the country on the east
side of the Rio Grande. Commanding officer
Lieut.. Cossock reports that the hostiles have
left on the east side of the Rio Grande one
band, about one hundred strong The main
body have gone to Mexico and were followed
to the line by the troops. The Mexican au-
thorities have been notified.
Matters in the Nevaioo county look bad, but
an outbreak may not occur, as the Navajoes
are rich in sheep, cattle ane horses Troops are
hurrying forward
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-06-09
THIRTY-FoURTH BALLOT,

On the 34th ballot Alabama was increased
one for Grant from the absent delegate who
had then returned, and Indiana transferred six
from Washburne to Blaine. Tennessee trans
ferred one from Blaine to Grant, in Wisconsin
Grant gained one, Garfield gained sixteen
eight being from Washburne, five from Blame
and three from Sherman.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-06-09
Chicago Live Stock Market.

CHICAGO. June 8--Hogs-Receipts $4,000 head;
shipments 5000 head; good to choice firm; common
to fair slow and DC lower; mixed packing at log
Cattle Receipts 1900 head; shipments 400 head:
moderately active and generally unchanged; butch.
ers 2 40 3 So.
Sheep-receipts 400 head no shipments market is
firm; common to fair 5O94 co. good to choice at
25@4 so; Lambs 30 % head.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-06-09
THIRTY FIFTH BALLOT.

Indiana gave Garfield 81, Grant 1, Blaine q;
in Maryland Blaine gets from Sherman and
Garfield 4 from Sherman; Minnesota trans
ferred from Window to Grant; North Caro-
lima transferred / from Sherman to Garfield:
in Pennsylvania Grant and Washburne gain
each from Blaine.
At the announcement of the totals there was
great applause, in which the friends of Grant
and Garfield joined.
Then Garfield was seen to rise up in his seat
and was heard amid the uproar to address the
Chair.
The chairman inquired for what purpose.
81 rise to question of ORDER" said Mr.. Gar
field.
"The gentleman will state it," said the
Chair.
ST challenge" said Garfield, ''the correct
ness of the announcement that certain votes
are for me. No man has right, without the
consent of the person voted for, to have his
name announced and voted for in this conven-
ton. Such consent have not given.
The chairman interrupted and said the gen.
tleman was not stating question of order,
and directed the Clerk to proceed with the
next ballot.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-06-09
RHODE ISLAND.

Gen. Burnside Reelected U. s. Senator.
PROVIDENCE, r. l., June S.-The General
Assembly at Newport to-day elected Ambrose
burnside Senator for the term beginning the
next 4th of March. The vote of the Senate
was:-Burnside, %; Geo. III. Browne, l. Van
Zandt, 2. Total of the House-Burnside, 81;
Geo. HI. Browne, 81; Van Zandt, 2; Prof J.
Lewis Diman, l; VIM. P. Sheffield, L
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-06-09
MARINE NEWS.
Abandoned at Sea.

ST. JOHN, June 8.-The captain and crew Of
the Norwegian brig David, from Hamburg
for New York, abandoned in a sinking condi-
tion May 14th, were picked up by the Norweg-
ian barque Stanley and reached here yester-
day. The David experienced very rough
weather in Ion. 200 lat. 49o, sprang aleak and
had to be abandoned.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-06-09
WASHINGTON.
The Springer Investigation.


WASHINGTON, June 8.-The special commit
tee of the House to investigate the authorship
Of the anonymous letter to Representative
Springer at meeting this morning made pub
lie written report Of three noted experts in
handwriting. Sharkie of Philadelphia ex-
pressed the opinion that either King or Finley
could have written t,but that the handwriting
resembled Kings more than Finley's. South
worth Of Boston and Gaylor of New York, two
OF the experts in the Whitaker case, were
clearly Of the opinion that the anonymous let
ter was written by Finley. The committee
will hear arguments by Donnellys and Fin
ley's counsel Thursday, after which they will
prepare report on the case.
The Evarts Fishery Bill.
The House committee on foreign affairs this
morning received Chairman Cox's report in
favor of the Evarts fishery bill. The report
was adopted and the bill will be presented to-
day, and an effort made, under suspension of
the rules, to pass it.. Mr.. Wilson, who was to
have presented minority report, gave no no.
tice OF such intent in the meeting this morn
ing.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-06-09
A Murderer Lvnched.

, NEW YORK, June 8.-A Charleston CIV. Val
despatch says:-Wm. A.ECapen, aged eighteen,
who murdered Lou. Matheney May list in a
quarrel about young lady, was admitted to
bail in $500 on Friday. Early YESTERDAY
morning a mob 100 strong took him from his
house on Big Sandy Creek and hanged him
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-06-09
SOUTH AMERICA,

A Serious Revolution in Buenos Ayres.
MoNTEvIDEo, June IA serious revolution
has broken out in Buenos Ayres The mort
is blockaded by the national fleet and a state
of siege declared.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-06-09
A Woman Murdered bv Her Son

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Ia, June S.-The body of
Mrs. Nancy Duncan, was discovered buried
near Pacific City Sunday. The body had evil
IDENTIFY been transported some distance On the
left temple was confused spot, and the jugu-
lar vein cut. Later developments show that
her son, VIM. Duncan, murdered her.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-06-09
Yellow Fever on Shipboard.

QUEBEC, June 8. Bark Glennion, Arch,
from Rio de Janeiro, was in quarantine at
Grass Island, Sunday, June 9th, with sixteen
cases of yellow fever. Three deaths occurred
on the voyage.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-06-09
HOW IT TAKES.

Much Enthusiasm in the House OF Repre-
sentatives Congratulations rendered.
WASHINGTON, June SIN the House today
during the calling of the roll, on motion to
adjourn, there was great deal of excitement
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-06-09
Miners on a Strike.

READING, Pa, June 8.-Miners in Gerger's
ore mine, Lancaster county, wentl out on
strike yesterday. Some of the men who want
ed to 20 to work were driven from the mines
by force.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-06-09
THIRTY-FIRsr BALLOT.

On this ballot Grant lost one in Alabama by
the absence of one delegate, Indiana transfer
red one from Blaine to Washburne and one
from Sherman to Washburne, Minnesota one
from Window to Washburne, Pennsylvania
one from Garfield to Grant, Texas one from
Blaine to Conkiing, which caused laughter.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-06-09
Garfield and Arthur.
The Ticket That Will Win!
Garfield Nominated on the
Thirty-Sixth Ballot.
BLAINE AND SHERMAN'S
FORCES GO OVER TO HIM.
GRANTS COLUMN STICKS
TO THE LAST.

CHICAGO, June s.-The Chair called the con-
vention to order at 1885, at which hour the
delegates were generally in their seats and the
galleries three-fourths filled. Prayer was Of
fered by Rev. DR.. Thomas of the Centenary
Methodist church of Chicago.
The Chair ordered the roll call for the Doth
ballot, and it was proceeded with
81 TwENTY-NINTH BALLOT
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LONDON, June S-12 80 P. M.-American seeuri-
tes-United States bonds, 5s, at lo5; AVS, 112;
As 111H.
LIVERPOOL, June S-12.30 P.M.-Cotton market
dull; Middling uplands 634d; orleans at 1864:
sales 5000 bales; speculation and export 1000.
LIVERPOOL, June S-12.30 p. M.-Flour at los
@i2s Winter Wheat at 10Sal0s Sd; Spring Wheat
at 9s 6d69s Sd; California average at 9s 3d610s;
club do at 10sg10s Cd; Cornsat As ID; Peas IS Cd.
at 70s; Lard 35s Cd; Bacon at 34sd35sGd; Tallow
at 1885, at London 41sa42s.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-06-09
MASSACHUSETTS.
Railroad Accident.

North EAsToN, June S.-The Newport train
due in Boston at $40 struck a COW causing the
engine to leave the track, tearing up about fifty
feet of the rails. No one injured. Had the
train run ten feet further it would have gone
down forty feet bank into swamp The.
train was delayed five hours.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-06-09
The Malaria at Princeton College.

NEW YORK, June S.-Francis Pennington.
aged 10, died on Sunday from malaria con-
tracted at Princeton College. This is the
fourth student who has died from fever con-
tracted there. Two others residing at Newark
are also very sick.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-06-09

Henry Emerson was fatally and Joseph
Blange and Joseph Billebee seriously injured
while unloading a dump car at Dodgeville,
Mass, yesterday.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-06-09

MINOR TELEGRAMS

PROVIDENCE, June 8.-Walter Winsor
youth of 16 years, confesses that he murdered
Miss Potter in Johnston yesterday.