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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-04-01
DAKOTA.
The Committee Vote to Admit the Terri
tory as State.

The Committee Vote to Admit the Terri
tory as State.
WASHINGTON, March 31.-The Senate COM
mittee ON territories to day heard delegate
Pettigrew in explanation of the refusal of the
authorities of Yankton county. Dakota, to pay
the bonds issued by that county to aid in the
construction of the Dakota Southern railroad
from Sioux City to Yankton, which alleged re-
pudiation has been made the basis of the pro-
test sent to Congress of the bond-holders
against the admission OF Dakota Territory as a
State. Mr.. Pettgrew said the citizens of
Yankton county had acted in good faith in vot-
ing the bonds, but the company had utterly
failed to fulfill its promises in regard to the
construction and equipment of the road and
building of depots and shops at Yankton and
that its management had been of such char
acter that the people found they could haul
their goods by teams from Sioux City to YER
million more cheaply than they could obtain
transportation by the railroad over its 40 pound
rails and cotton wood ties. Finally, said dele
gate Pettigrew, the company, In order to
avoid the consequences of its own want OF good
faith, had sold the bonds in question to limo
cent parties, but at prices far below par, and
the people of Yankton, although thus far un-
successful in their efforts to compromise the
matter, are still able and willing to take care
of il for themselves. The committee, after
hearing these statements, decided that the
bond-holders' grievance is one for the courts
and not for Congress to deal WITH and there
upon took a vote upon the question of report
ing the bill for the admission of Dakota (Which
was recommitted last weekly back to the Sem
ate with renewed recommendation for its
passage. The motion TO so report was adopted
by party vote of Republican members OF the
committee against the Democrats, and Sena-
tor Saunderr will again submit the bill to the
Senate, with a writteI report in behalf OF the
majority at an early day.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-04-01
THE CROPS.
The Estimated Shortage as Compared
With Last Year.

The Estimated Shortage as Compared
With Last Year.
WASHINGTON, March 3i.-The following
statement relative to the corn and wheat crops
of 1880 and 1881 has been furnished by the
Department of Agriculture. There are seven
States that produce surplus of corn. These
States together yielded ten hundred and forty
six million bushels in 1880 and seven hundred
and thirty-seven millions in 1881. On the 10th
of March returns of the estimated quantity of
corn of the last crop in the hands of farmers
were made from over 400 counties OF these
States to the Department OF Agriculture.
They represented more than two-thirds of the
entire area The percentage of the product of
each State still on hand is reported as follows:
Ohio "a; Indiana, 81: Illinois, 26; Iowa, 26;
Missouri, 15 Kansas, Is; Nebraska, %. The
average is nearly "a per cent, and amounts to
It's, 000, 600 bushels.
The estimated proportion on hand March
20, 1881, of the larger crop of 1880 was: In
Ohio, SO per cent; Indiana, SO; Illinois, SO;
Iowa, 46: Missouri, 80; Kansas, 80; Nebraska,
80; average 81 per cent, or 3SS, 600 900 bushels.
The same States produced 256,000,O00 bushels
of wheat in 1880 aud 1863 100000 in 1881. The
proportion on hand March 20, as estimated,
was: Ohio 25 per cent; Indiana. Is; Illinois,
10; Iowa. %; Missouri, IT; Kansas, Is; Ne
braska, 81; average p per cent, or nearly So
600 600 bushels.
Que year ago the proportion remaining OF
the crop of 1880 was: Ohio, 30 per cent; Indi-
ana %; Illinois, a. Iowa, %; Missouri, %;
Kansas 26; Nebraska, %; average % per cent,
or 81 600 600 bushels. The results of this in
vestigstion indicate comparative shortage of
1900, 600 bushels, or So pc. less corn on hand
than on March 20, 1881, and also decrease of
$4,000, 600 bushels of wheat, or A per cent.
less than on March 20, 1881, in these seven
States, in addition TO the shortage of three
other surplus wheat States, Michigan, Wiscon-
sin and Minnesota, which are credited with
70, 900, 900 bushels as the crop of 1881.
Outlook for the Cotton Crop.
Mr. Dodge. statistician of the Department
of Agriculture and of long experience in mat
tiers concerning the cotton crops, says that nor
withstanding the inundation of the tcotton-pro
dncing country, a crop may be expected al
though it will of course be late and less than
the average in quantity.
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THE COCHET CLAIMS.
A Letter from Mr.. Hurlburt on the F


A Letter from Mr.. Hurlburt on the Pc
ruvian Company.
WASHINGTON, March 31.-At meeting Of
the House committee on foreign affairs today,
Chairman Williams said he had just received
q communication from Minister Hurlbat Ia
regard to the "Cochet claim which he de-
sired to lay before the committee. The full
text OF the letter is as follows:
UNITED STATES LEGATION,
LIMA, Peru, Feb. q, 1882.
My Dear Sir:-I shall probably leave this
city for the United States early in April on a
leave of absence. In reference TO the Cochet
claim which l understand is the foundation of
the Peruvian Company, desire to state for
your information or for any committee of
either house which may choose to examine it
certain principal and controlling facts:
First, Alexander Cochet was a French sub
iect, lived such and died such;
Second, his supposed heir-his illegitimate
son-through whom the company claim, was
never legitimlzed or at all events 1 have no
evidence of it;
Third, in that case Cochets rights, II any,
descend TO his sisters living in France;
Fourth, granting that Cochet had a claim
and that it was properly transferred to the
company" still it was French claim and the
company having acquired nothing but litiga-
tion is not within tbs protection of the United
States which is ouly given for injuries and
wrongs intlicFe1 upon American citizens;
4 Fifth, there never was any law of Peru ap-
pllcable 10 case like that Of Cochet, which
gave one-ihird to its discovery. 1t is
a grieyous misconception. The law re-
lates only to concealed property" and was
given after the suppression of converts to en-
courage the discovery of property belonging to
such converts hidden and concealed;
Sixth, Cochet himself in his lifetime never
made any such claim;
Seventh, the whole question res ddjudicdtG
of the claim of Cochet was presented in 1861
before mixed commission of Peruvian and
French citizens appointed under convention
for that purpose. That commission examined
into the case and decided adversely to the
Cochet claims. This decision is public
record in the French legation and Peruvian
archives
give you these statements in case there
shall be an examination before return.
Very Truly Yours,
S. A. HURLBUT.
To Charles G. Williams, House of Representa-
tives, Washington, ID. G.
The remainder of tho session was devoted to
hearing Capt Phelps in advocacy of the Mic
aragua canal scheme
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SATURDAY MORNING, APRIL 1.
BY TELEGRAPH.
AN EXTRA SESSION.

Probability that One Will Be Called.
Especial Dispatch to the Press)
AUGUSTA, March SLIT is about settled
that Governor Plaisted will call an extra SEES
sion of the Legislature to redstrict the State land
provide for the new Congressional apportion-
ment whereby we have four representatives in
stead of five. The Governor was at first averse
to an extra session, believing that the Fusion
lists could carry the entire Congressional dele
CATION next September. But the Republican
successes in the Spring elections have alarmed
the Fusionist leaders and impressed him. They
argue with him SO vigorously that he is on tn b
point of yielding. They say that they can
save one Congressman, however the State is
redistricted, and on the general ticket they are
Much afraid they would lose all four, which
carries the game. They know that fair ap-
portionment bill would fail to meet his approx
al and that the result of the session would
probably be deadlock. But they hope to
throw the responsibility for that upon the Leg
stature, urging upon the people that the Gov
ernor was disposed to do the fair thing, but was
baked in his laudable purpose by the Repabli-
can majority. These arguments, specions but
weak, appear to have impressed the Governor.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-04-01

In his city, March 80, Jane B.. wife of Benz c.
Somerby. aged So years.
Funeral service Saturday afternoon at o O'Clock
In this city, March 80. Paulina Deshon' aged 1o4
years months. =, ,o,..,
Funeral this Saturday forenoon at IL O'Clock,
corner OF Newbury and Market street.
In this city. March 81, Elizabeth II. At"ooo'
aged SO years months. ~ o,o,oo,,
Prayers this saturday forenoon at 10 O'CLOCK,
at lib Lincoln street. lie
In Falmouth March 81. Mrs. Mary Whthey, "lie
of the late Urlel hitnev aged rs years.
Funeral service on Monday forenoon al ~ clk. /
in Bridgton, March 49, Rev. Jacob Bray ageo
SO years months.
neg- The funeral service of the late Thomas NJ
Reed will take place at Bath this Saturday aIter
noon at "A before 3 O'Clock.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-04-01
MINOR TELEGRA ANS.

Doc Wright was hung at Chatham, Va,
Yesterday for the murder of Cole Arthur.
Gov. Hagood of South Carolina has ordered
the Attorney General to defend the election
officers Of the State indicted in the United
States Court
Moulders in the Grant Locomotive Works,
Caterson, n. j., struck yesterday for an in
crease of 20 per cent. in wages, and a general
strike of all the moulders is anticipated to-mor-
row.
The Mississippi river fell two inches yester-
day.
1t is reported the President will sign the
Chinese bill.
James T. Tremaine, wealthy broker OF
Boston, committed suicide last night by cut
ting his throat from ear to ear. LNo cause as
signed,
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL


Pertlapd DHsls wholesale Market.
PORTLAND. March 81.
There continues to be full volume of trade in
all the the leading departments, and the business
situation generally is very satisfactory Breadstuffs
are attracting particular attention. owing the sp-
ward tendency at the West, and if Wheat keeps up
at present prices, Flour is sure 10 rue higher here
There is considerable excitement in Corn and Oats.
At New York, Wheat advanced to-day l@2Iac, Corn
11@@3c and Oats 2@5c. The Chicago and st.
Louis markets show decided Improvements. Pro-
vis ms are held with considerable strength, and in
the leading markets higher prices are realized. In
Grain car lots of old Corn have advanced to 1885,
and new do to S4@85c; bag lots are quoted at SIC;
Meal is selling at advance of 1c. Oats strong
and lc better. Sugars are in active demand and
strong at 97sc Tor graduated and $3.50 for Extra
@. Fine Butter rules firm, the supply of which con-
tinues scarce. Eggs short and held "a higher in
consequence. Round Hogs easier at S1a@9c. Or
anges are 25a5Uc better. Potatoes are frmer and
about &c higher,
At Liverpool cheese is quoted higher at 63s.
The following are to-days qnotaElons OF Flour.
Eyn
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-04-01
MAINE.
Fire in Paris.

FIG III FdFIE.
NORWAY. March 31-Joseph A. Green 8
dwelling at Paris, was burned this afternoon.
Cause unknown Loss $500; insured in the
Manhattan for $3.50.
Adjournment OF the Council.
AUGUSTA, March 31.-The Executive Coun-
Gil have adjourned to meet April oath, when
the tax on telegraph companies doing business
in the State will be assessed.
The State Pension Business.
The State pension business has been placed
in charge of the Secretary of State for the time
haing.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-04-01
MARINE NEWS.
A Maine Vessel Ashore.

a Maine V0SSeI AshOre.
New YORK, March 31.-The steamship
Glenapp arrived from Brazil, reports on the
10th inst. observed signals Of distress bearing
SW. Put ship around and steamed in that di-
rection for about miles, then saw large bark
which proved to be the I. Jeffie Southland of
Richmond, Ne, bound from New York to San
Francisco, ashore on Inaracagas Reef, off Cape
St. Royce. Laid by them until 2.3O p. m. on
the IL h inst, and made several efforts to get
the vessel off. but without success when find
ing we could render no assistance, and as there
was no danger of loss of life, proceeded on the
VOYAGE
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-04-01
THE ANDRE MONUMENT.
Another Report of Its Partial Destruc-
Jion by Dynamite.


ton by Dynamite.
TARRYTowN, N. Y, March 31.-The Andre
monument, across the river at Tappan, erected
by Cyrus w. Field on the spot where Major
Andre, the British spy, was hung by order of
George Washington, and having engraved up
on one of its sides inscription by the late
Dean Stanley, was partially destroyed by
dynamite at midnight. Since the attempt to
destroy the monument on last Washington's
birthday by George Hendrix, now refugee
from legal pursuit, by Mr.. Field, the
monument has been carefully guarded
by orders of Mr.. Field. 1t is mys-
terry how the perpetrators of the last attempt
succeed in placing their explosives. That they
had to act quickly is shown by the fact that
the dynamite was placed on the ground beside
the base of the monument, and there exploded
The report was heard for a great distance
The watchers of the property hastened to the
spot and found the base completely shattered
and the shaft left standing lopsded on the
stones, also much damaged. The persons who
made the attempt had disappeared and no
traces of them have yet been found.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-04-01
NEW HAMPSHIRE.

Temporary Suspension of Glove Com
pany.
PLYMOUTH, March 31.-The Blodgett Buck
Glove Company is in the hands of a keeper.
No business is doing, but will probably open
next week. This is temporary suspension in
order to adjust matters to start again Liabili-
ties, mostly Boston parties, are about $4,000.
II is reported that considerable stock, &C., was
stolen by the help ths past year.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-04-01
MASSACHUSETTS.


GREENFIELD, ASS, Marcbs3l.-At4 4 o'clock
the jury in the Mcmillan case returned YER
dict of acquittal, and the prisoner was dis
charged from custody. The result is generally
McCmrthy;s narishoners, who are much disap-
pointed at the verdict. Mcmillan expects to
resume his former connection with an express
company in Boston.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-04-01
The New Jersey. Legislature

TRENTON, n. j., March 3l-The legislature
adjourned SINE die to-day in the greatest con.
fusion The bill granting the water front of
Jersey City to railroad corporations was not
passed over the Governors veto. There ID
great excitement.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-04-01
Failures for the Week.

NEW YORK. March 31.-The return Of bust
ness failures throughout the United States for
the three months ending, March 31st, as COM
piled by r. G Dun 81 Co., give total of
2,l90, OF which the Eastern States have 292
with liabilities of $30, 1888 .271 This is large
increase over the corresponding quarter of
1881, " hen the failures numbered 1851, with
$Z4, 447 ,250 liabilities. The increase Of loss by
bad debts this year is therefore % per cent.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-04-01
A Public oflcer Assassinatea.

ODESSA. March 81 Gen. Strelmkoff, public
prosecutor of the Kieff military tribunal, was
shot with revolver while sitting on the boule-
yard here, and died Immediately The two
assassins, who we're stopped while fleeing from
the scene in carriage, offered violent re-
sistance, and with their revolvers and poign-
ards wounded three persons. Finally they
were overpowered and conveyed to the palace
station. Gen. Strelmk0ff had come to Odessa
to conduct the preliminary examinations in
important political trials. The real assassin
asoappd
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-04-01
METEOROLOGICAL.

WAR DEPT OFFICE CHIEF SIGNALl
OFFICER, Washington, d. c.,
April l, A. M.
For New England,
Slightly warmer and fair weather. winds shift
ing to southeast and Southwest. Lower bar
ometer.
SPECIAL BULLETIN.
Generally fair weather prevails in all districts.
with colder winds in New England anu slight
ly cooler easterly winds in the Middle and
South Atlantic States.
Indications are that warmer and fair W sath-
or will prevail in districts on the Atlantic
coast on Saturday.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-04-01
Havana Market,

IBy I6I6gfapH.F
HAVANA. March 31.-Sugar firm and moderate
" active Moasses Sugar "a to Ss degrees polariz-
alton at 61s az reals gold per arrobe; Muscovado,
common to fair at 7@iss reals Centrifugal Sugar,
10 to 96 deg. in boxes GA.
Snanish gold l.69ts(d1 .6934.
Exchange weak; on United States 90 days gold at
eaSSM prem; short sight do 7a71s.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-04-01
MAR RHAGEs.

In sebago March 90 Marshal P. Jewell and Miss
Irene A bbott .
In swe en- March 20. Alvin P. S. Bailey of Swe-
den and Miss Emma s. Irish of Sebago
In Brunswick. March %, Abner Robinson an
Miss Annie Miller
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-04-01
FOREIGN PORTS.
SPO X EN- .

| March 20, off Cay Sal. barque Dida Clark. Clark
| Cardenas for Ssgua.
| March 26. lat So Ion "a sch Eben King, Bunk
| er from Baracoa for New York.
March 25. lat "a 90 Ion AS OS, ship Hecla, Day,
| from New York for San Francisco.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-04-01
Specie QUOTATIONS FROM
j. 3. Brown & Sons.


Letters of Credit issued and Bills drawn available
in any of the principal Cities on the Continent OF
Europe.
Highest price paid for Sterling Bills on London:
Government Bonds and good Local Securities
bought and sold direct commission. at the most
favorable rates. mar17eodtf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-04-01

Efforts have been made to search the cabins
of the wrecked steamer Golden City, which
caught fire and sunk Thursday near Memphis,
Tenn, but without success. No more dead
bodies have been recovered.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-04-01
E0reixu Imports.

MATANZAs. Bark Norena-59O hhds sugar to
Geo Hunt a. Co.
LoCKPoRT, Ms. Schr Eider-25o doz eggs to A
d Whidden.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-04-01

bV TAlegrADh.i
LONDON, March 81 -Consols 101 GIG.
roSpos March 81 American securities United
states bonds, AVS, I1714; As, 12112.
LIVER ool. March 81 --Lx.SO f, COTTON marx
At firm: Uplands at 6ssd; Orleans. at 6 1880;
ssles IL, 600 bales speculation aud export 1000;
futures firm.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-04-01
WASHINGTON.
The Public Debt.

WASHINGTON, March 81 1t is estimated
that the public d.bt statement tomorrow will
show reduction for March of about Sic, 000,-
600
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-04-01
Drv Goods Wholesale Market

The following quotations are wholesale prices and
corrected daily by Storer Bros. g. Co., Dry Goods,
Woolens and Fancy Goods 144 to 1852 Middle street:
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-04-01
Grain Market.

PORTLAND, March 81.
The following quotations OF Grain were received
by telegraph from Chicago to-day by s. FL. Larminie
e. Co. 1877 Commercial street, Portland.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-04-01

Holderness School for boys, just across the
river from Plymouth, N. H., YVES burned yes
terday. Loss, $4,000; insured, $1,000.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-04-01

The following quotations OF stocks ara received
and corrected daily by Woodbury. s. Moulton tmeE
bers Of the 5oston Stoek Exchn e), OF hIid-
dle and Exchange stree p
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PROFESSIONAL
EDUCATIONAL.
ARCHITECTS.
F.H FAssErT,
Centennial Block. 50 Exchange Street.
D CHAs. II. KIMBAI4L,
Is61s Middle Street.
CIVIL ENGINEERS.
e. O. JORDAN,
1874 Middle Street
LAWYERS.
The following members of the Cumberland
Bar Association:
S. @. ANDREWS,
n COUNSELLOR AT Law,
1873 Middle Street
A w.R ANT HONE, !, .nrw
~ Is Exchange St.
D bon BRADBURY,
b COUNSELLOR AT LAW.
"a Exchange Street
n NATHAN e. HENRY B. CLEAVES,
COUNCILLORS AT ii IA A.,, s.,.o,
n JOHN G. COBB,
u ooUNsELLoR AT Law,
n ORUMMOND DRUMMoND,
ooUNsELLoRs AT LAW,
SO Exchange Street.
JAMES d. FESSENDEN,
'0UssnII0A AT "a IAN Middle Street.
4s1a Exchange Street.
Mp. FRANK,
coUNsELLoR AT LAW,
n CLARENCE HALE,
u COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
n AARON B. HOLDEN,
II COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
1904 Congress Street
SETH L. LARRABEE,
COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
P.J. LARRABEE
COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
1873 Middle Street
J.J.LYNCH,
COUNSELLOR AT Law.
"a Exchange Street.
| LOCKE & LOCKE,
| ooUUsELLoRs AT LAW,
176 Middle, Cor. Exchange Street.
WILLIAM H. LoONEY,
COUNSELLOR AT LAW.
511s Exchange Street.
WILBUR f. LUNT.
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Post Office Buildin
"a C.P. MATToCKs,
siis Exchange
M JAMES t. McCoBB,
s5 Exchange St.
n JAMES o'DoNNELL,
1Iah Exchange St
D HENRY @. PEABODY
ooUNsELLoR AT LAW,
100 Exchange Street.
Il CoUNsELLoRs AT LAW.
THOMAS B. REED,
80 Exchange st
4 w.
CoUNsELLOR AT LAW,
"a Exchange Street
/ THOMAS & BIRD,
l Co0NSELL0Rs AT LAW,
80 Exchange St
Q STROUT, GAGE g. STROUT
j CoUNsELLoRS AT LAW
311A Exchange st
BYRON ID. VERRILIl,
COUNCILLOR AT LAW,
191 Middle st.
Ia FRANK 8. WATERHOUSE
" CoUNsELLoR AT Law,
MUSIC TEACHERS
q r. K0TZSCHMAR,
PIANO, ORGAN AND HARMONY,
Stockbridge's Mueie Store.
Al H. MURRAY,
III PIANO AND ORGAN.
Stockbridge's Music Store
n 4. a. PENNELL,
] S0lCE, SINGING IN ALL BRANCHES
Tenor SolOist, 96 Park Street
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New York stscR and Money Market.
fBy felegraph.)
NEW YORK, March 31-Evening. Money loaned
between 506, and closed at highest figure prinis
mercantile paper at SGT. Exchange steady 4o6l4
for long and 9ta for short. Government Us rs
lower. State bonds inactive, Railroad bonds are
irregular.
i'lls transactions at the stock Exchange aggregate
ell 5000 shares.
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Ar at New York 30th. sch Titmouse, Blake, Port
land for southern shore.
Ar at Newport RI, 3Otb, sch Eddie Pierce, Nc
Rown Portland, bound south.
Ar at New York 29th. sch 81 Harding, Willard,
Gloucpsterl bound south.