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THE STAR ROUTES.
Mr. Brewster Makes the Closing Argu-
ment for the Government.

Mr. Brewster Makes the Closing Argu-
ment for the Government.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8.-Argument in the
Star route cases was resumed this morning.
Mr.. Bre zster, on the part of the Government
addressed the Court in defence of the form of
criminal information. He had called upon the
Department of Justice for statement to be
made up from the reports of the district attor-
neys all over the country showing the number
of cases in which procedure by criminal infor-
nation has been resorted to. He found from
the report of the department there was a will
derness of such cases in all sorts of criminal
proceedings short of felony and capital offences
BE characterized the pending motion as an
effort TO shirk and sneak out of observation, an
effort made on the part of a man whose honor
was impeached, who was charged with official
ENLIGHTENMENT, of public robberies, as an at
tempt TO trample down law and to evade the
responsibility which every man of honor would
solicit and demand. He took up and replied
10 the objections that the information was
not based on sufficient testimony.
Court at 2 p m adjourned until tomorrow
when Enoch fallen viii sum up the case for
the defence.
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Election Riot in Mississippi.

MERIDIAN, Miss, Nov, -Four white men
were killed and two seriously wounded by ne
groes today at Marion Station in this county.
The negroes opened fire on the iwhites at the
had no arms, and no damage resulted to the ne
groes. One of the men killed was Democrat
ic candidate for county assessor. The sheriff
with posse from this place found about one
hundred negroes barricaded in dwelling houses
under leader named Ed. Vance, and were
fred upon by the negroes as they approached
the house. Another armed body of men lhave
gone fromIhere to the scene to assist the sheriff
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WISCONSIN.
The State Close and Both Parties Claim
ing 1t.

MILWAUKEE, Nov. 8.-Out of 1000 towns in
the State LIS have been heard from which give
a Democratic gain of 1900.
A very light vote is polled all over the State.
The Republican state committee claim the
State by 10000 majority.
Mfdnioht-One hundred and fifty towns and
the citv of Milwaukee, comprising about 400
precincts and one quarter Of the State, show a
net Democratic gain of $500. The Prohloi-
ton vote is larger than expected and will
reach 10000 or 10000 which accounts for the
feel confident of Falk's election and some
claim the entire ticket. The Republican
central committee are still confident the State
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Domestic Markets.

CHICAGO, Nov. 8-Flour market dull and nomi
active firm and higher but unsettled; No Chicago
1858 for December;1 27@1 27A all year;1 29s4
for January; No 8 Chicago Chicago l IL; rejected
90@92c. Corn unsettled; opened active but closed
5914c for December; $3.50 for January; 64s4c fol
May; rejected at 5534c. Oats unsettled but gener
ally higher at 421ac for cash; 42s4 for November
425sc December; 4214 t@42Ss for January; 44s4 {
for May. Rye steady and unchanged 93c. Barley
steady at 05. Pork active, firm and higher 10 76
@15 so cash and November: 10 80@l5 So Decem
Der and all year;16 971s@17 90 for January:17 &c
GIT 221a February. Lard active, firm and higher
at 10 rs cash; 10 1910 80 November; 10 Bog
10 So for December1o 1910 so al yearlha o11a
Bulk Meats steady and unchanged; shoulders %;
short ribs at 8 So; short clear 90.
At the afternoon call of the Board Wheat closed
unsettled but generally higher at PTS November:
29A for December Corn is in fair demand and
higher at 6O1s@6014c for January: 65c May. Oats
November; 1880 December; 421ac for January;
45Ac for May. Pork fairly active and shade high
er at ID 80 for December; II 90 January. Lard is
firmer but not quotably higher.
Receipts-17,OO0 bbls tour. 43, 600 bush wheat,
205, 500 bush corn, $1,000 bnsh oats. 1000 bush
rye. 80, 900 bush barley.
Shipments 16 GOO bblsnour, 800, 900 bush wheat,
900 bush corn, $4,000 bush oats. Is. 500 bush
rye. "a, 600 bush barley.
ST. LOUIS, Nov. S-Flour quiet andi unchanged.
peaea :. an fr with quiet s We
December; 1914 for January: AIN February;
No 3 do at 3412; No do IS. Corn higher but
slow at 6O1ac cash; $3.50 for December; 63s4 for
January; 64c for February; 66s4 May. Oats bet
ter but slow at 1924 c bid cash; 1850 December;
45c for Jan. Pork dull; jobbing at IL 25. Lard is
nominal.
Keceipts-4,OO0 bbls flour, 5000 bush wheat,
1O, 600 bush corn, 1000 bush oats, 10000 bush
rye 25, 900 bush barley.
Shipments 900 bbs four 5000. bush wheat,
IL 900 bush corn, 5000 bush oats, 0,00O bush
Barley, 1000 bush rye.
DETROIT. Nov 8.-Wheat firm; No White cash
and November at / 80; December at 33; January
351s; February 371s; March at SO; all year
81.
Receipts $4,000 bush; shipments $4,000.
NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 8.-Cotton is quiet; iddling
uplands IL 1sc.
MOBILE, Nov. 8.-Ootton is quiet; Middling up
lands at IL 1sc.
SAVANNAH, Nov. S.-Ootton quiet; Middling ur-
lands 10Ac.
MEMPHIs, Nov. s.-Cotton is quiet; Midtlirg up.
lands ct lie.
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THE PACIFIC COAST TRAFFIC

Expected Compromise between the Great
Carrying Companies.
NEW YORK, Nov. S.-The war between the
Pacific Mail, the Union Pacific and the Pana-
ma Railroad companies, in regard to freight
traffic and head money, seems in fair way for
settlement. At an informal meeting of repre-
sentatives of the three corporations Mr. Trenor
W. Park said that he felt authorized to prom
Use in behalf of the Panama Railroad Com
pany that no objection would be made to any
reasonable terms of peace. He suggested that
committee be appointed to arrange basis of
compromise. 1t was agreed that the whole
matter in dispute be referred to the following
gentlemen for adjustment:-T. w. Park, j. B.
Houston, Henry Hart, Sidney Dillon and O.
p Hunfinpton.
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THE DOMINION.

Railway Dispute at st. John, N. B.
ST. JOHN, Nov. 8.-Disputes have arisen be-
tween the st. John and Maine Railway and the
Grand Southern Railway regarding the right
of way through certain streets in the city. On
Sunday night the employees of the former tore
up portion of track laid by the latter, and
are building additional tracks crossing several
streets. The Grand Southern claims that this
is in violation Of an injunction restraining the
st. John and Maine from obstructing the pro-
gress of their line, and threatened the infic-
tion of $4,000 penalty.
Pastoral Letter on Interference in Elec
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WATERFOWL, Nov. 8.-Beef Cattle-receipts l.
200 head market steady and fair sales; good stock
in demand, but much of offerings are slim grades;
sales Of Beef Cattle-choice at 50@9 25; extra at
DOGS 90; first quality at 8 00@6 50;second quail
ity at 5 0O05 80; third quality 00@4 80.
Store Cattle-Work Oxen ~ pair at $100@S167:
Mich Cows and Calves at $209$48: .Farrow Cows
$12; two years old $13@S24 three years $20@S44.
Western fat Swine, live, at 61s@7; Northern
dressed Hogs 8A.
Sheep and Lambs-Receipts $3.50 head; marked
for Sheep not improved, only quicker sales; good
focks active; sales of Sheep in lots at 50@4 so
each; extra 00@5 70; Lambs at o0@5 70; Veal
Calves at BOT
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From OUR CORRESPONDENT.
WISCASSET, Nov Gar, sch Robert Woodruff,
Lewis, Portland.
sid. sch Douglas Haynes, Meady, Bristol.
Sept Gar schs Mary Fenwick. Williams, and
CYRUS Hall, from Portland.
Sept TAR, schs Buena Vista, Lewis, and Eme-
line Roberts, Portland.
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MASSACHUSETTS,.
The Fall River spinners.

The Fall River SpinnerS.
FALL RIVER, Nov Sat a meeting OF the
Spinners' Union tonight labor and wages
were discussed at length, but it was decided to
take no definite action until reports are re-
ceived from spinners elsewhere. Another
meeting will be held in about ten days.
Annual Report OF the Eastern Railroad
Company.
BOSTON, Nov. 8.-The annual exhibit of
the Eastern Railroad shows gross earnings from
all sources of S3,094, 273.74; an increase of
S169, 21763 over last year. Operating ex-
per ses, including taxes, were 81 1868 672. 81, an
increase of S149, 54470. Net earnings 81, 124.-
600 rs, an increase of 39.67293. Balance for
year S241 III. 95, an increase of $54, 1888.
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In this city, Nov z, Hattie Ellis wife of Charles
D. Lvermore. aged SO years months 8 days.
Prayers at No. 129 Free street. this afternoon, at
o'clock. Friends and relatives are invited to at
tend.
In this city, Nov. 7, William L. Weber. aged %
years months.
Prayers al O'Clock, Thursday, at No. 10 Chat
ham street, Burial at Great Chebeague Island.
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PROVIDENCE, Nov. SIN pursuance of de-
cree of the Supreme Court Trustee Chaffee adj
vertises the Sprague print works, Quidneck
Company stock and other portions of the trust
property of the A. & w. Sprague Manufactur-
ing Company for sale by auction next month.
The Portland daily press., 1881-11-09
MINOR KILOGRAMS.

An explosion of 400 pounds of powder Mon
day night, in the Quincy mine, near Moncock,
Lake Superior, killed two miners and boy
Another suit for $4,000 has been entered
against VIM. Docket of Montreal, against
whom Judgment was recently given for a large
amount for sitting and voting illegally in the
local legislature.
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PENNSYLVANIA.
Returns Too Meagre to Indicate the Re-
suit.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. S.-Twenty-fye of
thirty-one wards in Philadelphia give Bailey
(Rep.) for State Treasurer u, 100 plurality over
Noble (Dem.)
IA o'clock returns indicate that Bailey
tRep.) has a plurality of 1900. The Demo-
cratic State committee thinks the Republican
majority in this city will be overcome by later
returns from the State.
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CONCORD, Nov. S.-A special convention of
the Episcopal Diocese of New Hampshire,
called by the standing committee to complete
the work unfinished by the annual convention,
was held to-day. Action was taken upon sew
eral amendments. Officers were elected as fol-
G. Roberts, Hon. w. L Foster, Hon. A. r.
Hatch, Horace A. Brown, Standing Commit
tee; Secretary, FL. A. Brown; Regist rar, Rev.
L. Waterman; Treasurer, George Olcott
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WEDNESDAY MORNING, NOV. Q.
METEOROLOGICAL

METEOROLOGICAL
IxnIoAxIoNs FOB TIE NEXT TwENTx-EouR
HouRs.
Wan Dept, OFFICE CHIEF SIaNALl
OEFIoER, Washington, ID. O.,
Nov. 8, l a M.
For New England,
Light rains and PARTLY cloudy weather, warm
err south to west winds, falling followed by
rising barometer, and during Thursday morning
lower temperature.
ESPECIAL BULLETIN
The storm that was central near the Lake re-
gion yesterday has moved rapidly to the north
eastward and is now central north of the St.
Lawrence valley. Rain continues il New
England, and light rains have occurred during
the day in all the districts east of the Missis-
sippi followed by clearing weather in the Mid
die, South Atlantic and Gulf States The
temperature has risen from to 10 degrees in
districts east on the Atlantic coast and Gulf
States east of the Mississippi river. 1t has
fallen about 10 degrees in the Northwest up
per Lake region and thence southwark to
Western Tennessee and Texas. Southeast to
southwest winds continue in the eastern districts
Winds have shifted to northerly in the Mis-
sissippi valley and in the regions on the cas-
tern slope of the Rocky Mountains.
Indications are that warmer, partly cloudy
weather and light rains will prevail in the At
lantic coast during Wednesday, followed by
colder and clearing weather on Thursday.
The Portland daily press., 1881-11-09
The Floods on the shy.

QUINCY, ILL.,, Nov. S.-The water rises here
very slowly All the open country lying be-
tween the north end of the Sny levee and
south of Quincy is to be leveed as soon as the
work can be done. The damaged levees are
to be repaired. Losses in this section exceed
$3,000,000, but the full extent can only be
gagged when the river has returned to its
hanks
The Portland daily press., 1881-11-09
The Murder of Deputy Collector Ian

The Murder of Deputy Collector Lane.
WASHINGTON, Nov S.-The killing of a. j.
Lane, formerly special deputy collector in the
Ala Ala. discIoses the fact that Lane was not not
killed because of his former connection with
the internal revenue service The object of
investigation was to verify the death so as to
relieveIthe sureties on Lanes appearance bond,
the State authorities of Georgia for carrying
concealed weapons.
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MISSISSIPPI.
Some Republican Gains Reported.

NATcHEz, Nov. Selection passed off quiet
" and a fair vote was cast. It is believed that
Eowery (Dem } for Governor and the Demo-
cratic State ticket have carried this (Adams
county, by a small majority.
VIcKsBURG, Nov. 8.-The indications are
that R. f. Beck, Straight-out Republican, is
elected Sheriff. The Democratic State ticket
and the Warren county fusion ticket for the
Legislature is probably elected.
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BY TELEGRAPH.
NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Portsmouth NAVY Yard,

Portsmouth Navy Yard.
PORTSMOUTH, Nov S-Commodore John G.
Beaumont expects to be relieved of the com.
mand of the Portsmouth Navy Yard on the Isl
Of December by Commodore Clark "a. Wells
who was stationed in the yard as Captain
several years since. Capt. j. Young is also ex
the Yard.
Suit Against the Eastern Railroad.
The long pending case of j. G. Lewis an6
Priscilla Lewis VS.. Eastern Railroad to re
cover damages for injuries done to the lattel
was settled to-day by a compromise, Mrs
Lewis accepting much less than $1,000 anG
costs which was awarded her by the jury in
1880 and afterwards set aside.
The Portland daily press., 1881-11-09
CONNECTICUT.
Both Branches Of the Legislature Repub-
hcan by Reduced Majorities.

NEW LONDON Nov S.-Robert Coil, (Rep.)
is elected senator from the 9th district by 300
plurality over Burgess (Dem.) New London
eects two De d MP
elect one Republican and one Democratic rep
resentatiYe.
The Portland daily press., 1881-11-09
Chicago Live stock Market.

(By Telegraph.)
CHICAGO, Nov S.-Hogs-Receipts 80, 900 head;
shipments 1900; weak; rough lots 5@10 lower;
mixed packing at 5O@6 05; light at 60@o 80;
choice heavy 2O@6 10.
Cattle-Receipts 45O0jhead shipments 1900 head;
steady; good to extra 0O07 90; fair to medium at
90; common dull at O094 10.
Sheep receipts 1900 head; active and firm; COM
mon to medium 3 OOa4 90; good to choice Esq
500.
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the Chinese Getting Civilize
Heavy Failure.

CINCINNATI, Nov. S.-Ah Kim, Chinese
missionary student at Marietta College, suicid-
ed last night because servant girl refused his
love.
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The Trial of LIEUT.. Flipper.

GALVESTON, Nov. Sat Fort Davis, yester-
day, in the Lieut. Flipper case, the court OBJ
iected to a line of testimony showing that Col.
while under arrest Col Shafter testified that
before Lieut. Flipper's arrest he was consid-
cred competent and honest.
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ticket is elected by small majority. Rural
heard from. There is considerable excitement
here as returns come in showing Democratic
gain. The legislature is undoubtedly Republi-
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MARRIAGES.

In Union, Oct. 10. Ernest N. Cummings and Miss
Estella G. Bowers
In Friendship, Oct. 10. Oscar M. Bickmore and
frankie j. Murphy.
In Augusta Oct "a, John P. Mcdonald and Miss
Cordelia Lttlejohn.
The Portland daily press., 1881-11-09
NEW YORK.

The Democrats Garry the States by 49,.
ooO-Astor Defeated for Congress-Re-
publican Mayor Elected in Brooklyn
The Legislature Republican.
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The sprague Litigation.

COLUMBUS, Ga, Nov. 8.--M. G. Gordon, a
dry goods merchant of this city, suspended to-
day. Liabilities over 100000.
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL

Portland Daily Wholesale Market.
PORTLAND. Nov. 8.
Lard declined Ac again to-day. The Western
markets show some improvement on Breadstuffs
and Provisions
The following are to-day's quotations OF Flour,
The Portland daily press., 1881-11-09

BY TeIegfaph.)
LONDON, NOV. 8.-Consols at 100 7-16.
LONDON, Nov. 8.-American securities United
States bonds, 41as, 1161a.
LIVERPOOL, Nov. 8-12.3OP. Motion market
firm; Uplands at s 7-16d; Orleans 9-16d sales 12,
steader.
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In East Limington. Nov. z. Mrs. Lydia, widow CT
Enoch Mason, aged 10 years months.
In Standish. Nov. 8, William Paine, aged 30 years
10 months.
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Il Letter on Interference in Elec

QUEBEC, Nov. SIN view of the coming
elections the usual pastoral letter on interior
ence in elections was read from the pulpits of
the different Roman Catholic churches on
Sunday preceding the elections.
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AUSTIN, Nov. S.-A. Taylor, Republican,
was elected Mayor yesterday by 100 majority
over Judge James Wimuth.
The Portland daily press., 1881-11-09
DRY Good. wholesale marEe..
BLEAoHED corroNs.
TroKINas. ETC.
Recespts Of maine Central.

PORTLAND, NOV. u.
Fer Portland, cars "A miscellaneous merchandise
for connecting roads 123 cars miscellaneous mer,
chandise.
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Grnin Market.

PORTLAND, Nov. 8.
The following quotations of Grain were received
by telegraph from Chicago to-day by A. W. Jordan,
167 Commercial street:
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A Blow at Woman Suffrage in Washing
fnctnr, Ta,.,ritr, ,.rr

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. SIN the Washing
ton Territory legislature the council killed the
woman suffrage bill by 5 ayes to nays.
The Portland daily press., 1881-11-09
NEW JERSEY.
Both branches of the Legislature Re-
publican.

NEW YORK, Nov. S.-The Legislature OF
New JERSEY will be:-Senate, Republicans IS,
Democrats s; Assembly, Republicans 80, DEM
ocrats %.
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Havana Market,
European Markets.

lBy Telegraph.l
HAVANA. Nov. 8.-Sugar quiet and firm.
Spanish gold tending upward at 1.871a91. 8S.
Exchange quiet and firm.
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NEBRASKA.
The State Undoubtedly Republfca

OMAHA, Nov. SELECTION returns are in
complete. The state is undoubtedly Republic
can by large majority.
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IFRoM MERCHANTS EXCHANGED
Ar at Liverpool 9Th inst, ship Jas Nesmith, Har-
ward. San Francisco; 7th, Alfred d SNOW, Miiier'
' Sid 9Th, ship L Gilchrist. Watts. New York.
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MARINE NEWS.
PORT OF PORTLAND.

TUESDAY. Nov 8.
Arrived.
Barque M Haven, Ulrick Gardiner for Phila-
Brig Martha Berry, Charlson. Philadelphia
coal to II L Paine g. Co. Vessel to Sargent. Lord &
Sch A r Weeks Littleheld, Philadelphia coal to
Sch Black Warrior. Tracy Boston.
Sch Banner Cozalles Cushi' g.
Sch Wasp. Winchenpaw, Frienaship-dry fish to
Sch y Elva rettinglll, York. Kennebec for Wash
Sch Emma, Ward. Millbridge for New York.
Schs Abner Taylor, Dodge, and Isabella Jewett,
Randlett. Bangor for Boston.
Sch Joe Hooker. Bangor for Boston.
Schs Josie Hook, Pickett, and Mexican, Eidredge,
Sch Geo savage. Low. and NJ L Crockett, Dean,
Sci Fair-DeaIer. from Castine, with gravel.
Sch Railroad, Webster Castine for Saco
Sch Regulator, Blake, Castine for Saco.
Sch Frank Dow. (of Providence Gage, Kenne-
bee for Philadelphia. Sprung mainn asst 7th, when
off Seguin; put in for new spar.
RETURNED-Sch Bridges. Dorchester, NIB.
for Newark leaky. Has been placed on the flats at
Cape Elizabeth for examination.
Cleared.
Ship Theobald Waterhouse, Philadelphia, to load
for San Francisco-ohase, Leavitt & Co.
Barque Geo VI Stanwood. Weber. Boston, to load
for Port Elizabeth-Chas Merrill.
Brig Ada L White, White, Cardenas-Nutter,
Sch E G willard, Adams, Philadelphia G
Willard.
Sch BramhalI, Hamilton, New York-Berlin Mills
Sch stella Les. Brewer boston, Lucas.
Sch Shepardess, Clifford. Damariscotta-N Blake.
NoTEs-A barquentine of $50 tons is to be built
the coming winter at East Deering by Geo Russell,
for 7 Winslow & Co, and others. Of Portland, to
be commanded by Capt Tucker.
A fishing schr Of 100 tons is to be built at Bath
the coming winter for Chas Dyer and others OF
Portland to be commanded by Capt Joyce, OF the
schr Alice.
years DID, has been purchased by Chas Dyer OF
Portland at $1,000.
At meeting Of the principal stockholders of the
Central Wharf Tow-boat Co 9Th, it was decided to
purchase or build large tug suitable for outside
work.
FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.
wIsCASSRT, Nov 5--Ar, sch Robert Woodruff,
Lewis, Portland.
sid. sch Douglas Haynes Meady, Bristol.
Sept Gar, schs Mary z Fenwick. Williams, and
CYRUS Hail. from Portland.
Sept AR, schs Buena Vista, Lewis, and Kme-
line, Roberts. Portland
IFRoM MERCHANTS EXCHANGED
Ar at Liverpool 9Th inst, ship Jas Nesmith, Har-
ward. San Francisco; 7th, Alfred d Snow, Miller,
PSI Sid 9Th. ship L B Gilchrist. Watts. New York.
MEMORANDA.
Ship St John Smalley, at New York from Liver
poo reports heavy weather latter part of the pas
sage and lost and split sails
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FOREIGN PORTS.
SPOKEN.

Sept 81, lat 81 SO, lon 81 40, ship R R Thomas,
Nickels from San Francisco for Queenstown.
Oct A. lat Is O3 s, Ion "a E, barque Chasca WASH
burn, from Boston for Zanzibar.
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TEXAS.

Republicans Elect Mayor in Austin.
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waterrown CattIe Market.

Daily Domestic Receipts.
BY water conveyanoe-1OOO bush Cornmsal TO @
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THE ELECTIONS.
Massachusetts, Gives Long
| $4,000 Majority.
| new YORK DEMOCRATIC BY
ABOUT $4,000.
Possibility that Gen. Carr
Elected Secretary of
State.
| AStOr Defeated in the Eleventh
District.
Republicans Elect the
Mayor of Brooklyn.
READJUSTERS CLAIM VIR-
GINA BY 10000.
Both Houses Of the Legisla-
ture Readjuster.
WISCONSIN VERY CLUSE
AND IN DOUBT.
The Prohibition Vote Un-
expectedly Large.
Connecticut and New Jersey
Legislatures Republican.
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