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WASHINGTON.
Another Peruvian Scheme.

Another Peruvian Scheme.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2.-The plans of another
great Peruvian scheme by a French company
known as the "Societe Generate de Credit ct
Commercial" which has endeavored TO secure
the intervention of the United States in the
company's interests to bring to an end the war
between Chill and Peru, but thus far without
success, have been brought to light. Various
propositions of settlement between Peru and
Chill, through the mediation OF the United
States, by the payment of ESQ, 900 sterling per
annum to each for term of years to be agreed
upon, the payment of proper war indemnity
and furnishing funds for other expenses OF the
two countries, were brought to the attention
of Secretary Evarts and afterwards of Secre-
tary Blaine, and the United States was urged
to interfere to compel Chilli to stop the war;
and to prevent her from annexing Peruvian
territory. The documents transmitted do not
show that Mr.. Blaine gave any encourage
ment to the French company, and since he
has left the department the same propositions
have been renewed with Mr.. Frelinghuysen,
Witheraws His Resignation.
Commissioner of Patents Marble has with
drawn his resignation rendered sometime
since, upon intimation that such course
would be satisfactory to the President, and to-
day he resumed his duties.
Defrees Resigns.
John D. Defrees had an interview with the
President yesterday afternoon and verbally
printer to take effect the first of April.
To be Retired.
1t is the general belief that the present in
cumbents of the offices of quarter master
general, surgeon general and paymaster
general will be placed on the retired list in a
short time.
Tardy Justice.
The President to-day approved the bill
granting additional pension to Mrs. Lincoln.
The National Banks.
Senator Morrill, introduced in the Senate to-
day two bills amending the revised statutes:
One requiring the circulating notes of the
banks to bear the written signatures of the
president or vice president and cashier and
the other providing in substance that the
amount of circulating notes, to be issued to any
national bank depositing bonds for security
shall not exceed 80 per cent of the market val
ne of any bonds SO deposited that may have
fallen in value below par.
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FRIDAY MORNING. FEBRUARY 8.

which was but branch of the Union Generate
is found in this purchase of the Innesberger
iron works for one million forms more than
the proprietors had valued them at month be-
fore the sale. The Pesth-SemliD railroad which
is another of M. Bontouxs bonanzas, had al
ways been losing concern. That gentleman
also invested an immense sum OF money In
bribing the Servian government to grant him
the concession for building a railroad through
that country. This railroad is in course OF con-
struction, and cannot possibly pay any divi-
dends for years after it is completed. BESIDES
these enormous OUTLAWS about two million hor-
ms were spent in advertising the Lander bank.
The original capital of the now busted"
concern was q, 100000 francs. ms was IN
1873, and at that time one-quarter OF the
twenty-five millions had been paid up; In the
next year the capital Was doubled, the STOCK
being allotted by preference to the old stock
holders, who paid one-quarter on the new stoc OK
Thus the capital was raised to oO,OUOOOO
francs, of which Il, 900 were paid. In 1851
the capital was again doubled, bringing IL TO
1000 francs, and last NOVEMBER ~ Was aS
resolved to increase it once more to loO,oOO ,ooo
francs. 1t was also proposed to apply the earn
ines of 1881 and the premium on the stock 10
the paving up in full of the 100,OO0,000 francs
of outstanding capital. The new stock was to
be issued in the anne manner as before. Ihese
so 900 600 francs were ordered to be paid up on
or before Jan. 20, but before that date the time
was extended to Jan. 81. Whether they Will
ever be paid up now is more than doubtful.
That the Union Generate had at one time the
confidence of the public is entirely proved by
the fact that the deposits, which in 1873 were
10000, 600 francs, were at the close OF last De
cember no less than 140,000,000 francs. The
wildness Of recent speculation I'M France, and
the haste which was lately shown in throwing
over stocks, excite the grayest fears Tor the
future.
Ii is believed that M. Bontoux is largely in
terested in the shares of the Ottoman bank;
indeed, that the Union Generate controls four
fiFths Of the capital of that institution. The
stock of :he Ottoman bank was fercely attack
ed by the bear party-maiDly composed OF the
Jew bankers-and it was believed in Paris that
the stock was sustained only BY large purchases
by NJ. Bontoux. But, accordingto another
story. its strength was causedlby the burying OF
some 100000 shares by one of the so-cailed lin
dustrial" institutions, which have been started
merely for gambling on the Bourse
The short and long of the story is that
French bankers and brokers had to throw
overheard all the securities they held for them
selves and their customers and that this pro-
cess of liquidation will have to be followed up
till stock speculation is brought back to rea-
eonable basis,
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European MARKETS..
sBv Telegraph
LONDON Feb 2.-American securities-Unttei
states bonds, As, 1884 ext 5s, 1o3s4.
T1vERpoo1,, Feb 2-I2.3O P. M-Cotton market
moderate Uplands at 65Sd; Orleans 6A d; sales 81
loo bales; speculation and export 100o futures are
steady.
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MARINE NEWS.

Portland Schooner Wrecked and all the
Crew Probably Lost.
PRovINcETowN, Mass, Near Station 6, Feb.
"A schooner was discovered last night on
the beach bottom up. On investigation it
proves to be the Nicola, of Portland, a two
masted schooner of 146 tons burthen. Her
foremost with all gear, has been carried away
and the vessel is cut down, and has the appear
ance of having been run down. 1t is quite
probable the schooner overturned on the outer
bar. Nothing is known of the crew, and prob
ably they are all lost. Telegraphic commune
cation is still interrupted.
A Wrecked Schooner.
VINEYARD HAVEN, Feb. 2.-Schooner Sarah
G. Stokey, Smith, of Philadelphia, from East
Boothbay for Norfolk, with a cargo of ice, ran
ashore in the snow storm near the fog whistle
on the West Chop and remains. Her cargo
will be iettisoned. She lies on rocky bottom
but remains comparatively tight. Capt M.
w. Horton and others have contracted to float
her.
Barkentine Harriet Wrecked.
ST. JOHNS, n. F., Feb. 2-Barkentine Har-
riet, belonging to this city, from Demarara to
this port with cargo of molasses was driven
Yesterday and totally wrecked. Crew saved.
Vessel and cargo insured.
Lumber schooner in Distress.
NEW LONDON, Feb. 2.-The British schooner
Mary L. Dow, Capt. Simpson, ST. Johns for
New York, lumber laden, put in here in dis
tress this afternoon. She reports that OFF Cape
Cod, in northwest gale, was blown to sea, the
vessel thrown on her beam ends and much
damaged done and deck load lost
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By TELEGRAPH.
MAINE.
THE FAIRFIELD DISASTER.

Adjournment Of the Coroner's Inquest.
VAUDEVILLE. Feb. 2.-The coroner's inquest
sitting at Fairfield to investigate the cause of
the recent boiler explosion. adjourned this fore
noon to meet on the 18th inst, to hear expert
testimony. The evidence taken thus far has
been unimportant as to the facts in the case,
but disclosed large amount of hearsay, and
may be classed- as unreliable. Meanwhile the
company have large crew clearing away the
ruins of the disaster and preparing to rebuild.
Coroner Mayo of Skowhegan is conducting
the investigation. Employees of the company
testified that there were rumors in the mill for
some months that the boiler was unsafe. S. A.
Nye, one of the directors of the company, gave
it as his opinion that the accident was caused
by a lack of water in the boiler. He said that
at a meeting of the directors two weeks ago
committee was raised to investigate the matter
of improved boilers.
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THE DOMINION.


A Canadian Railway Gobbled by Aneri-
ca.
WINNIPEG, Feb. 2.-The annual meeting OF
the Southwestern Railway yesterday devel-
eped an American element which claims
majority of the stock. Two tickets were elect,
ed, one with Gen. Hammond as president OF
the American element and Dr. Schurz as pres
ident of the Canadian element. The police
were called upon but serious trouble was
averted The American element is from the
Oregon and Northern Pacific Companies and
they have 8619 shares out of 10000.
Admission of American Cattle into Can
ada.
OTTAWA, Feb. 2. Government officials have
received cable dispatch from the colonial Of
fee announcing that the Imperial privyI coun-
Gil have removed the restrictions placed upon
the importation of American breeding cattle
into Canada american breeding cattle will
now be admitted upon the same terms as cattle
imported from other infected countries, which
are subject to a quarantine of ninety days.
Quarantine stations for this purpose will be es-
tablished at such principal points as viii meet
the requirements Of traffic.
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FOREIGN.

Proposed Seizure of Corea by the Rus
slams.
LONDON, Feb. 1.-The st. Petersburg CORE
spondent Of the Standard says: The govern
ment of Russia is contemplating the annexa-
ton of Corea on the ground of the insecurity
of the Russian possessions in the Pacific and
the warlike disposition of China. Japan ia
vors the plan, and it is calculated that the
United States will not interfere in favor OF
against the Chinese prevalent in California.
Says Successor.
PARIS, Feb. 2-M. LeRoger, formerly minis
ter of Justice has been elected president Of the
Senate, vice Leon Say, appointed minister OF
finance.
Turned Informer.
CORK, Feb "A woman named Cronin, in
the town of Millstreet, has turned informer
and given sworn information against eighteen
moonlighters who assembled and disguised
themselves at her house.
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BROKEN.
The Tammany Chiefs Drop Their Hatch
atg.

The Tamnany Chiefs Drop Their Hatch
cts.
ALBANY, Feb. 2.-The Assembly Demo
cratic caucus met at 1.30. The committee re-
ported as the result of the conference with the
Tammany members that the latter insist upon
an nominations being Withdrawn except for
speaker. If this be conceded the Tammany
members agree that after the election OF
speaker they will go into the caucus and take
part with the other members in nominating
other elective officers of the Assembly. the
report was adopted. The caucus then ad-
journed until o'clock this evening. 1t is I'M
derstood that the house will adjourn Immediate
" after the election of speaker. 1t is believed
that this will secure the election of Patterson
as speaker
In the assembly on the second ballot the
Tammany delegates voted for S. E. Patterson,
making him speaker. This ends the deadlock.
The Democratic Assembly caucus met this
evening, but without action adjourned until
Tuesday. The Tammany members attended
the caucus ror the first time.
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GUITEAU.


Speculations as to the Disposal of the
Body.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-The motion for new
trial in the Guiteau case will be argued to-
morrow morning and will undoubtedly be de-
MED by Judge Cox. The District Attorney
will then move for immediate sentence, and it
is generally believed that Judge Cox will call
call the prisoner up Saturday to receive sem
tence. That the assassin will be sentenced to
be hung is a proposition that admits of no
doubt, but the date of the execution and the
disposition of the body after death are elements
which depend upon the discretion of the court,
and SO far as can be ascertained Judge Cox has
not yet intimated what his action will be. The
impression prevails, however, that the excu-
ton will take place not later than June 30, and
in view of recent propositions to make public
spectaclesof the murderer sremainS, it is thought
highly probable Judge Cox will exercise the
discretion given him by the revised statutes
and include in the sentence the disposition also
of the body.
Mr.. Charles Reed, associate counsel with
Scoville in the Guiteau case, when he heard
that Scoville was in negotiations for the barter
of the dead body of Guiteau, said, THE propo-
sition is indecent, inhuman, outrageous, mon
strous, and any such attempt to exhibit the
dead body of Guiteau would be pronounced by
grand jury anywhere as contrary to good
morals and public nuisance" Mr.. Reeds
indignation was so great that he could scarcely
tate to denounce Scoville in most unmeas-
ured terms Mr.. Reed says: Of course, under
the circumstances, he can 10 longer have any
thing to do with the case and cannot appear in
the argument for new trial. He says he is
utterly at loss to comprehend how Scoville
could consent to any such monstrous PROPOSE
ton. Mr. Reed seems TO be of the opinion,
however, upon examination of the law, that
the court would be compelled to surrender the
body to relatives. He was also Of the opinion
the body would never be exhibited in any
American city, for if the courts did not pre-
vent it, other means undoubtedly would be
found to protect the community from such an
assault upon its sensibilty.
Got Cold in His Head.
Guiteau is suffering from severe cold. One
of the jail officials says he would not be sur
prised il Guiteau did not live to be hung, as
his health appears to be failing rapidly.
The Right Spirit.
John W. Guiteau condemns the proposed
exhibition of his brothers. body after death,
and says he would rather assume the debts of
his brother than use the proceeds of SO repul-
siye and pernicious an exhibition.
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THE LAND LEAGUE.
How It's FUNDS are souandered.

LONDON. Feb. 2.-Land League officials,
while denying that they lost the larger portion
of their funds in the Union Generate, admit
that they lost some portion. Subscribers were
long ago assured that the League funds were
firmly and safely invested. 1t now appears
that the money was used in speculative invest
ments. This is at all events the impression
that the treasurer of the League wishes to Gre
ate.
M. Bontoux, President, and FEEDER, Manager
of the Union Generate, were arrested last eve
ming at meeting of the board OF directors ana
it is stated that legals proceedings will be COM
menced against several of the directors;
The bourse settlements at Madrid and at
Barcelona passed off quietly.
PARIS, Feb Bail has been refused in the
the cases of Bontoux and FEEDER, President and
Manager respectively of the Union Generate.
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FROM MERCHANTS EXCHANGE.

Baraue Annie, ashore at Wilmington, Cal, VIII
be total wreck. She stripped and sold previous
to Jan 20 for $1,000 and her cargo OF lumber 1or
Al 900. The vessel registered 620 tons, was puiiC
at Bath in 1856 and owned at San Francisco:
Brig Marena, Moon, from New YORK, arrived az
Monteyldeo Dec 18th, 80 days passage. some Oh the
owners had given her up as lost.
Sch Enoch Robinson. Blake, from baltlmore I0a
Portland pnt into Boston I'd inst. reports, $751; ~
miles NNE of Ihatcher's Island lost foresail MAIN
sail three lbs foretopmast and jbboom. AFTER los
ING sails kept off for Provincetown. and at AM.
next morning, 18 miles NNW from Race Point. run
into the schr Stephen Woodbury., Capt Lympurner
of Relfast from New York for Boston, striking her
near fore rigging and cutting her down and carry,
ing away both masts. The crew were taken on anu
the wreck sunk in fifteen minutes. John olsen.
Swede had his led split open by getting II damned
between the two vessels. 1,s.r
sch Sarah Smith, from Boothbay for NordoIK
with ice, went ashore Tuesday afternoon, on West
Chop Vineyard Sound. and remains Inc cargo IL
to be thrown overheard. ~,
Sch Nettie Walker ashore below Boston, has big
ed and was stripped I'd e., r,,,,,,os
Sch VIM ID Hilton, from Georgetown for Thomas,
ton put into Norfolk LIST inst with rigging damaged
b collision. r,,e.
Sch Brunette Babbidge. which arrived at Belfast
29th from Portland had rough passage. Stove sew.
eral hbds molasses lost boat. and split sais Capt
Otis Colson of Wnterport. has taken charge OF the
Brunette, and Capt Babbidge has goes next trip IN
his new vessel. c,... So.
Sch City of Augusta. johnson. at Charleston from
New York reports, when off Cape Roman, the
decklosd of railroad iron broke loose and had 10 run
hefore the wind and throw over 100 tons.
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SMALL POX.
More Cases in Massachusat.

More Cases in Massachusetts.
PITTsFIELD, Mass, Feb. 1. The board OF
health found two new cases of small pox to-
day. The seleetmen ordered general vaccina-
ton, and all that can be done is being done.
It's Prevalence in Vermont.
NORTH TROY, VT, Feb. 2.-Small pox is
still raging in Holland. Seven deaths have re-
suited Twentyseyen cases are reported.
Decreasing in Pennsylvania.
PITTsBURG, Feb. 2.-Small pox has very ma
terially decreased here: Only six new cases in
this city and five in Allegheny are reported
to-day
A. Stricken City.
CINCINNATI, Jan. 2.-There were 116 new
cases of small pox and IA deaths during the
past week There arc now 1873 cases under
treatment.
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THE NEW YORE FIRE.

Endeavoring Co Fix the Responsibility
New YORK, Feb. AT the investigation
before the Fire Marshal Sheldon to-day Alfred
e. Beach, tenant in the burned Potter build
ing, swore that Monday evening he told Pot
ter's son, Frederick, he smeiled burning wood
hot and Potter shower the witness where the
burned beans had been cut of the chimney
Potter refused to send for firemen to remain
in the building that night with hose ready,
saying that there was no danger. Next morn
ing the fire broke out.
John d. Cleaver testified that he noticed
the heated walls Saturday and notified the
insurance company to make an investigation.
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A SENSATIONAL CASE.


OlQ OF Oiu NOt nun ~ 49,
PROVIDENCE, R l., Feb. 2.-In the Court OF
Common Pleas to-day William Il. Bowen:
prominent citizen of Scituate, was put on trial
on an indictment charging that he burned, or
CAUSED to be burned, his house, barn and other
The case creates uncommon interest through
out the country. Friends of Bowen charge
that the crime was committed by agents of
rumsellers who had been prosecuted by the
Doctor, who is an active prohibitionist The
Government has made very careful prepara-
ton of the case, which promises to be nota-
BILE one The fire was caused by clockwork
machines, which the prosecution will endeavor
to prove were constructed on the Doctors
premises of materials secured by himself and
in his possession. The trial will probably last
two weeks.
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CHAMBERLAIN Z HONS III;
ianl3 eOdtf
c. {. BEAN,

$40 Congress Street,
Is Offering many DECIDED BARGAINS
in goods for every day use. Look at
few of his Prices.
Large lot Standard Prints, at sc per I'd.
Desirable and flrst-class SHIFTING Prints,
&c per I'd.
Good Linen Crash for Towels, SC, &c, &c
and 10c per yd.
Excellent Twilled Linen Towels, 10 cts
each.
Large, Heavy and Handsome Damask
Towels, rs cts. each.
Fruit of the Loom Bleached COttOns, 10
cts. per yd.
Fruit Of the Loom, az inch) Bleached
C0ttOns, IL 1.2 cts. per yard.
Pequ0t 1914 Bleached COttOns, 80 cts.
per I'd.
Working Mems Heavy TwilIed Shirtings,
10 cts. per I'd.
WOOLENS, substantial for Mems Wear,
20 cts. per yd.
Ladies' fine 3button Kid Gloves, $1.O0,
and warranted.
Gentlemen's fine Kid Gloves, $1.OO,
and Warranted.
All winter goods ut less than Whole.
sale Prices. Please call and examine.
feh1 eOd1m
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DEATHS
IN Gorham, Feb. 1. Rebecca I. Waters,

In Gorham Feb. l. Rebecca l. Waters.
Funeral service Friday afternoon at O'Clock,
In Limington, Jan. 20. Thomas B. Lord, aged 80
wears months 81 days.
In Limington, Jan. 2S, Miss Aldaretta, daughter
of Jacob and Agnes Sawyer, aged 80 years.
In Pressure Isle, Jan. 30, Rev. W. 5; Kimnall,
pastor of the Congregational Church. aged 80 years
wife Of DR.. j, l. Sturgis aged 33 years.
Funeral on Saturday afternoon at 2 O'Clock.
Tn Georgetown, Jan. 80. Mary, wife of Luther
Bowers, aged 81 years months.
In richmond, Jan. IT, William Gardiner, aged "
In searsport, Jan. 26, Norman d. Staples. aged
u In Ste stockton, Jan %, Aaelbert Crockett, aged
81 years.
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NERVOUS DEBILITY.
Guaranteed.
. Cure

DIR. E. G. VESTS NERVE AND BRAIN TREAT
MENT: specific for Hysteria Dizziness, Convul-
sions, Nervous Headache, Mental Depression, Loss
of Memory, Spermatorrh9a, Impotency, Invounta-
ry Emissions, Premature Old Age, caused by over
ertion, selfabuse, or over-indugence, which leads
to misery, decay and death. One box will cure
recent cases. Each box contains months treat
ment. One dollar box, or six boxes for five dol
proprletors, John c. West Co., guarantee six boxes
to cure any case. With each order received for
six boxes accompanied with five dollars, the pro-
prietors will send the purchaser their written guar
antee return the money If the treatment does not
effect q cure. Guarantees issued through II. I'll.
HAY & CO., Druggists, only agents in Portland,
Me-, at Junction Middle and Free SITS.
uov15 d&w1y46
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California HElnIng Stocks.
(By Telegraph.)
Chicago Live stock AEariEet.

CHICAGO, Feb. 2.-uogs-Receipts 5000 head;
shipments -; market generally active and frmer;
common to good liked at 20@6 10; heavy pack
ing and shipping at 1897 10; light at 25@6 70;
skips and culls at 4 1905 So.
Cattle-Receipts 6500head shipments 410O head
active and firm; exports 10@6 so; good to choice
shipping at 50@6 90; common to fair at bug
25.
Sheep receipts 1000 head; shipments 1000 head;
strong and active; common to medium 3 50l94 vi
medium to good 50@5 %; choice at B 6e(96 w.
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We cannot at this time
specify the various bar
gains to be offered at this
sale. But will only say that
encouraged by the great
success that has attended
our former annual sales,
we have made much larger
purchases for this, and feel
confident our customers
will be highly pleased with
the variety, prices, styles,
materials and superior
workmanship of the goods
we shall offer.
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MARRIAGES.

Tn this city, JAM IA. by Rev. DR.. Seward, Alpheus
Grant of Yarmouth and Miss Abbie G. Baker OF
IN Pittsfield, Jan. %, Wallace W. Jacobs and
Miss Bertha A. Hodgkns.
In Augusta, JAN 8, Edward II. Austin and Miss
In Belfast. Jan. 20, Ldward G. Pike and Frances
N. Parke. ~ v,,.,,,- - r..,. -, 49,,
In Belfast, Jan. 80 Willis e. Hamilton and Mary
Ella HOaQ.
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METEOROLOGICAL.
IsrrcArIoEB FOB THE NEXT TwHNrg-TooE
KoURe.

INIINAIIJNb TUB NfAA
EoURs.
wAE Dept, OBg1cH CzIHF SIGNAL
OFFICKR, Washington, ID. o.,
Feb. 3, AM
For New England,
Fair weather, warm southwest veering to
cold northwest winds, falling followed by rising
barometer.
SPECIAL BULLETIN.
General rains have fallen in the East Gull
States Indianola reports 95-100 inches OF
rain. The temperature has risen in the South
ern and Eastern States. Southwestterly winds
prevail in the Middle States and New England.
The Mississippi river is nearly stationary and
is above the danger line.
Rain is indicated for Saturday in the East
Gulf and South Atlantic States, Tennessee
and Ohio Valley and Middle States