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The Portland daily press., 1882-02-06
XLVII tn Congress LIST Session.
HOUSE.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3.
A resolution was adopted to pay to Ex-Ser-
geant-at-Arms Thompson $4,000 for expenses
in connection with the obSequles OF the late
President Garfield.
A resolution was adopted authorizing the ap-
pointment of three additional officers under
the sergeant-at-arms, a book keeper and two
assistants.
Committees were then called for reports.
Mr. Rice of Massachusetts, of the committee
on foreign affairs reported bill for construction
of bIidges across st. John and st. Francis riv-
ers where they form the boundary between
Maine and New Brunswick. Ordered printed
and recommitted.
Also Joint resolution requesting the Presi-
dent to give notice to Great Britain of the ter
mination of certain provisions of the treaty OF
Washington relative to fisheries. Same order.
The house considered the bill authorizing the
postmaster general to adjust the claims OF post
masters for losses of stamps, etc., but without
ACTION postponed it until next Wednesday.
House went into committee on the post ONCE
bill.
An item of so, 900 900 for letter carriers was
amended, providing for payment to letter car
riers and incidental expenses OF free delivery
of three million dollars, 100000 of which may
be used to establish free delivery where 1T is
not now established.
The item of $10,655 900 for railway mail
transportation was reached. and Mr.. Springer
raised point of order on the provision OF $25,-
600 for service across the st, Louis bridge.
After debate the speaker overruled the point
and Mr. Springer appealed from the decision.
Further debate ensued and the decision of
the chair was sustained.
A substitute was'agreed to that compensation
shall be computed at the rate prescribed in the
act authorizing the construction of the bridge
which reduced it to $4,000.
Mr. Robson offered an amendment requir-
ing fast trains to carry the mails without extra
charge.
Mr.. Cannon offered substitute that rail-
ways refusing to carry mails on fast traius shall
have their compensation reduced one-half.
Mr.. Holman offered an amendment making
a reduction of 30 per cent on land grant rail-
roads, and without action the committee rose.
Several important bills we're introduced, and
amid much confusion the house at 43O adj
iourned
The Portland daily press., 1882-02-06
MONDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 6.

sized flea in his ear for the mistake. Curiosity
exhibitors have searched in vain for the man
whom the compositor stated had appealed to
the postmaster-genera with tears in his ears.
Not long ago western paper printed, IN a
hieh-fown report of the dedication of monu-
ment, Gas he uttered these noble sentiments,
the toying winds that kissed his brow, gently
curled the flag around him like awlnolng
shirt" "Sheet' was the right word, but the
81. c." set 1t up Shirt to the disgust Oh the
reporter and the speaker. An editor wrote OF
Conkling, 'The jove-like grandeur OF MS
brow" etc., but the type sticking menu ina ~!
him say, "The Joy street grandeur Oh nis
brow" One of the city papers not .oag w agb
tremendous tears when he took his seat. Dld
ir mean crocodile tears or "cheers." In tae TO
port OF Sunday school anniversary a seuthern
sstypo" unfortunately read order IN lhe 'ei-
lowing as ssodor" and set it up SO that 1t read,
sParfect odor and decorum was maintained"
A worthy prelate was called by the Wlnnepeg
Times. in an obituary, a worthy pirate. a
reverend gentleman who had lectureo the
night before upon The Influence OF Rome on
the Formation of Christianity" wanted to COM
NIT suicide or murder the next morning, when
he read in the paper that he had leetured upon.
ssThe Influence of Rum on the Formation OF
Christianity In reporting the sermon OF Rev.
m MeIlor before the Congregational
Union, where the reverend gentleman
smoke of sswomen clothed in sane
itv - nv the unfortunate trans
nosition Of the ''cn Cardiff paper printed
the phrase, "woman clothed with scantity:
But the 81. c." does not always make the mis-
take; sometimes, when the reporter is writing
for life-and money-in the wee hours OF the
morning. and is reminded, at halt-minute in
teryals, BY the night editor, "to rush that copy
going to close up he often makes the most
egregious blunders One Chicago news-gatherer
wrote: ''The boy was quite dead; no efforts
could resuscitate him in the least" Another
ouill-driyer, from the same town, reported;
Lucy Roberts, the child who was killed yester-
day BY locomotive at the round-house OF the
Chicago, Alton & st. Louis railroad, died at
8 o'clock this morning from the effects OF her
iniuries.n The Chicago Herald came out
in a headline: "Griscom's Diet. He is flour
ishing on Cold Water and Atmospheric
Air."
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MINOR TEL EGRAMs.

Gen. Grant denies that he was connected
with the Peruvian Company.
Brady has sold bis interest in the National
Republican to New York parties, and it is to be
an administration organ.
A failure of crops in Mysone. India, is feared
Little attention is paid in England to the
CHILEAN controversy because Mr.. Blaine 20
longer represents the State Department,
Mr. Marble resumes his duties as Commits
sioner of Patents to-day.
There was one death from small pox at
Springfield, Mass, Saturday.
It is stated that Bishop Fitzgerald, of Ar
kansas, is to be appointed papal delegate to
America.
Another body was found in the ruins OF the
Nassau street fire Saturday, supposed to be the
remains of an employe of the New York OBJ
server The body of Joseph Cunningham,
foreman op the Observer, was also found in the
ruins.
It is believed the German Government will
not adhere to any arrangementfor the adoption
of the international bimetallic standard with
out the concurrence of England.
The nomination of MI. Kakoh as Privy
Councillor of Russia is gazetted.
A span of Mayo's Bridge, over the James
river, near Richmond, fell Saturday, precipi-
tating stage coach full with passengers into
the river, All were rescued
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BY TELEGRAPH.
MAINE.
LAUGHED at Bath.

LAUGHED at Bath.
BATH Feb 4-Deering & Donnell launched
to-day a schooner of 722 tons named Alice
Montgomery. She is of fine model and finish
and a first-class vessel in every respect. She is
owned by e. II. Atwood of Boston, the build
ers and Capt Rober M. Lavender who COM
mands her.
Steamer Launched.
RocKLAND, Feb. 4.-The auxiliary steamer
Maynard Summer was launched to-day. She is
3o7 tons, 143 feet in length and 2Sa beam, 10
feet in depth, engine 126 horsepower She
is three-masted, schooner rugged, mizzen
iron for smoke stack. John Mehan was the
master builder. She is owned by the Bodwell
Granite Company and commanded by Capt. ).
C. Cousins, late of the schooner Ring-doye
She is fitted for the general freighting bust
ness and will be ready for sea as soon as the
boiler arrives and is put in.
Fire in Waterford.
NORWAY, Feb. 4-The dwelling of Paris
Paige in Waterford was burned Friday with
most of its contents. The cause was the burn
ing out of chimney. Loss $3.50; insured in the
Hartford Company.
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There is no. let up ON Corkhill He has a
permanent Job down below. / will go to glory
whenever the Lord wants me to go, but will
probably stay down here good many years
and mayget into the White Housed know how
stand on this business and SO does the Lord,
and SO I'll pull through with the help OF two
or three good lawyers, and all the devils in hell
can't hurt me-"
The court then, at 11.55, adjourned.
The prisoner for some moments continued to
shout his anathemas upon the court and coun-
sci for the prosecution. In order to silence him
Deputy Marshal Williams clapped his hand
over the prisoners mouth. At this acuon the
latter would have quicklylresented with blow
had not the police officer grabbed MS hands
and casped the handouts upon his wrists.
Then turning to his brother the prisoner spoke
a few words without any trace OF nervousness
or agitation in his manner, and was soon al
forwards led to the van and returned TO Jail.
When Judge Cox told Guiteau to stand up
for sentence, in quiet voice the prisoner be-
gan speech but after he had delivered him.
self of two or three sentences his manner be-
came more agitated. When he came to his
prediction that the American nation would
roll in BLOOD he raised his voice to its highest
pitch and brought his clenched hand down
with nervous force to emphasize his declara-
ton. When he referred to the death OF Christ,
he gave his voice that declamatory roll which
throughout the trial has characterized his reii-
giouS matters.
At the Jail.
The van in which Guiteau was taken from
the court house to the Jail reached its destina-
alton without accident. The prisoner remarked
as he stepped out, "This is a regular western
snow storm. 1t reminds me of Chicago" He
was taken at once to his cell and guard
placed over him. This precaution is always OBJ
served in the case of prisoners under sentence
of death, and will be rigidly adhered to in
Guiteau's case, both by night and by day. The
Jail officers, however, do not believe there is
the slightest danger of any attempt on his part
at suicide, at least until after review Of the
case by the court in banc
All sorts of wild rumors were circulated-that
Guiteau had killed himself on the way to the
Jail, that he had hung himself in his cell, that
he had taken poison, which had been furnished
him by some means unbeknewn by his guards,
and other groundless stories, all of which
have been rumored several times before.
Guiteau himself scorns the idea of suicide,
which would detract altogether too much from
the imperishable halo which he believes will
enshrine his memory as a martyr in the
event of the sentence of death being executed
upon him.
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WASHINGTON.
The Expenses of President Garfield Sick
ness.

The Expenses of President Garfield Sick
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4.-The select committee
of the House of which Representative Taylor
of Ohio is chairman charged with auditing the
expenses attending the illness and death OF
the late President Garfield met to-day. and
after hearing the report of the subcommittee
in favor of paying the sergeant-at-arms $4,000
for money expended by him during the OBJ
seqsies heard the reading of Ia communica-
ton from DIR. Bliss, surgeon in charge OF the
President during his illness. For obvious
reasons the committee decided not to permit
the publication of the letter at this time. The
communication is quite brief and refers princi-
pally to the work performed by the respective
attending surgeons. 1t contains no itemized
what compensation should be allowed, but
leaves that matter to be determined by the
members of the committee in view OF the
criticism as to exorbitant charges which would
probably be presented by attending surgeons.
Members of the committee regard the COM
munication from the surgeon in charge as
very appropriate and consderate. 1t is under
stood that DIR. Bliss was authorized by Drs.
Agnew and Hamilton to prepare communl-
cation to the committee and forward copies to
each of them for endorsement.
Stamps on Bank Checks.
Considerable pressure has been brought to
bear upon members of the House committee on
ways and means for prompt action on pending
bills, nine in number, providing for repeal OF
the law which requires fixing internal revenue
stamp on bank checks. Many members OF
Congress besides those who have introduced
bills proposingsthe repeal of the Objectionable
clause-think the law is unnecessary, and are
earnestly advocating its repeal. Among those
who have expressed opinions on the subject is
Senator Window This gentleman, in re-
cent conversation in regard to the matter, said
that he considered the law imposing the tax
uncalled for at this time, and thought that 1t
should be repealed without delay. Scores of
members of the House have privately express
ed their intention to urge the repeal, and there
appears to be no objection advanced against
such action. A prominent member OF the
House said to-day that there was not much
doubt about the committee reporting In favor
of the repeal. Representative Dunnell, chair
man of the subcommittee, in charge OF all
bills relating to changes in the internal
revenue laws, says that he expects to begin tF
consideration of the bills proposing a repeal
of the tax on bank checks some time next
week, and that he intends to invite number
of bankers and other business men from New
York and elsewhere to appear before the sub
committee, and give their views on the sub
ject. In view of the proposed hearings, it is
thought that il may be fortnight before the
subcommittee makes its report.
Danenhower to Come Home.
Secretary Hunt to-day telegraphed to Lieut..
Danenhower at Irkutsk, Russia, as follows:
Sowing to the condition of your health, the
order to remain and search for the survivors OF
the Jeanette is revoked. Return home,
bringing the invalids with YOU"
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Mr. cnristiancy in Self vindication.

DETROIT, Feb. 4.-Ex-Minister Christiancy,
in letter to the Free Press, says his letter to
Mr. Blaine was not an official document, was
'sHon JAS G. Blaine, Personally" marked
at the top personal and Confidential" and
near the close said, ''This letter must be
treated as perfectly confidential for your own
eye and that of the President Alone" 1 did
not even copy it in the records of the legation,
vet / find that portions of that letter have
been published (how much or by whose au-
thority do not know, some correctly and
some incorrectly. Noting some of the errors,
he complains that quotations from the letter
make false implications. AS for his views, es-
pecially in regard to protectorate over Peru,
taken in connection with the rest of the letter,
he says:-"It would seem that was only stat
ing what I thought, and still think, would be
the result if one of thsse courses, Intervention
or proteetorate, should not be taken, and with
out intending to say that such course ought to
be adopted"
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will tomorrow contain the following:
MAINE INSANE HOSPITAL,
SUPERINTENDENT OFFICE.
AUGUSTA, Feb. 8, 1882.
j. H. Mdnley, Esq, Secy Of The Board OF
Trustees.
NV Dear Sir,-In the providence of God, the
time seems to have come for me to retire from
your service as Superintendent of the Name
Insane Hospital.
You are aware, that for a number OF years,
it has been my intention to take this Important
step when had reached a certain age IN lie.
That time has now arrived, and my plans are
being formed to lay down the work espoused
in early manhood.
had hoped, after the searching investiga-
ton of last winter-the report OF which was
adopted without division in both branches OF
the Legislature-that might be allowed to go
peaceably; but it seems otherwise, If we may
Judge from the falsehoods, the ISLANDERS, the
detraction and calumny which are almost daily
hurled by persons in this and neighboring
State. against the officers and employees OF
whatever rank in the hospital service. For all
this there seems to be no remedy.
Now permit ne, with the higest respect and
esteem for yourself and other gentlemen on
the Board, together with those of your prede-
cessors under whom have served for more
than thirty years, most respectfully to tender
my resignation of the office OF Superlntend-
emit, to take effect when my successor is .ap-
pointed; after the conclusion of the investiga-
ton recently asked for by yourself on behalf OF
the Board.
While shall always feel the liveliest inter
est in the welfare and prosperity of this best
gift of the State to the unfortunate, shall
most cheerfully yield the charge to other and
better hands.
Permit me, through you, to offer my heart
felt thanks to you and all who have for many
wears been associated with me, and have borne
most nobly the burden and heat of the day.
have the honor to be,
Your humble and obedient servant,
III. M. HARLOW, Supt
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METEOROLOGICAL.

ISrroArIoNs ToR THE NEXT TWESTy-Tous
HOURS.
WAL DEPT, OFFICE CHrES SIGNAL
OFFIcHR, Washington, ID. o..
Feb. 6, AN
For New England,
Fair weather, winds mostly westerly, station
airy OF higher temperature and pressure.
[sPEcIALl Bulletin
The severe storm last night central near the
New England coast has moved with increasing
energy in northeasterly track beyond Nova
Scotia. General snow has fallen in New Eng
land and occasional light snow in the Lake
Region. Elsewhere fair weather has prevail
ed. The temperature has remained nearly
tricts it has risen to 10 degrees.
Fair weather is indicated for Monday and
Tuesday in the South Atlantic and East Gulf
Ctofa
The Portland daily press., 1882-02-06
DEATHS

In this city, Feb. 8, Mr. Asa Hanson, aged "a yrs.
Funeral Monday afternoon at 21a o'clock, from
his late residence 648 Congress St. The Aged
Brotherhood are invited to attend. Burial at con-
venience of family.
In Bath, Feb. L, Ernest r., son of Joseph II. and
Abbie f. Kicker, aged months.
In Bath, Feb. 3, Mrs. Lucy, wife of James East
man, aged 80 years months.
In Woolwich, Feb L, Mrs. Mary f. Delano. aged
80 years months,-widow of the late Thomas p
Delano of Woolwich.
In Newcastle, Jan. 10, Elias H. Fish, aged So
III In Litchfeld, Jan. %. John c. Gilbert, aged 7e
In Dresden. Jan. %. Mrs. Josephine Meserve
aged % years months,
The funeral services OF Clarence Atherton Norton
noon at O'Clock, at 1O6 Lincoln street.
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NEW YORK.
The Railroad War Settled.

The Railroad War Settled.
NEW YORK, Feb. A. AT a meeting to-day OF
the trunk line executive committee acting as
standing committee of the joint executive
committee, resolved that first and second class
passenger rates, both East and West bound,
should be restored to the following basis on
Feb. 6th:-Chicago to New York, limited, $40;
unlimited, $23.25, except by Pennsylvania and
Baltimore and Ohio, shall be S26 80; second
class, all lines, sly; New England rates to be
made on a basis of $22, limited, Chicago to
Boston via all routes crossing the Hudson river
north of New York city. New Englane rates
through New York shall be made by adding to
the New York rates as above the local rates
east of New York by route of ticket together
with rs cents transfer in all cases.
The Portland daily press., 1882-02-06
Small Pox on the Peruvian.

HALIFAX, Feb. 5.-Steamer Peruvian, with
English mails, arrived this morning with
small pox on board and anchored in the
stream, where she still remains. The mails
were landed. The saloon passengers will be
allowed to land. The only person permitted
to come ashore on the steamers arrival this
morning was the mail officer who lleft for the
west with the mail
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MAINE INSANE HOSPITAL, |
TREAsURER'S OFFICE.
III o 1000

AUGUSTA, rep. D, 1907
To the Board of Trustees Of the Maine Insane
Hospital.
Gentlemen,-I desire very respectfully to
tender my resignation of the office Of Steward
and Treasurer of this institution, and that you
will consider this my legal notice of that inten-
ton. Permit me to state that am moved to
this course at the present time largely by rea-
son of the fact that the institution continues to
be subjected to calumny and embarrassment
while being conducted as has been recently
shown, in an exceptionally faithful and efficient
manner. The care of the insane is and must
be attended with many difficulties. Having
had the honor of serving here about eight
years, would express my thanks to each sue
cessive Board of Trustees, and to all under
whose authority have acted, for the employ
ment, and for the entire confidence and cour-
tesy which they have invariably shown me.
I would respectfully ask that 1 may be re-
lieved from duty as soon as my successor can
conveniently be appointed and qualified.
With the most sincere respect, am,
Your obedient servant,
@. B. LAKIN,
Steward and Treasurer.
The Portland daily press., 1882-02-06
FoUNDERED AT SEA.

a British Steamer Goes Down With All
on Board.
LONDON, Feb. 5.-The British steamer
Casino, last reported at Sebastapol from Gal
weston via Norfolk, has foundered in the Black
Sea- Ten corpses have washed ashore from
the vessel near Kelia.
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MARRIAGES.

In Monmouth, Jan. 80, by Rev. o. s. Pillsbury.
George E. Clarke and Miss Ellen f. Rogers.
In Damariscove, Jan. 20, Abial McCurda of New
castle and Mrs. Effe H. McKenney of Nobleboro.
In Bath, Jan. 81, j. o. Wakefield and Miss Clara
Dighton of Boothbay.
In Bremen. Jan. s, Albert @. osier and Miss Ida
NJ Simmonds.
The Portland daily press., 1882-02-06
A Clergyman Astonishes His Congrega,
tiOn.

CHICAGO, Feb. 5-Rev. E. G.. Meline, pas
tor of Unity church, at which Robert Collyer
formerly oficiated, in sermon this morning
abandoned his belief in personal deity and in
the Immortality of man. There is intense
The Portland daily press., 1882-02-06
[FRoM MERCHANTS ExoHANGB.l
MEMORANDA.

Barque Almira Robinson, (of BATH Snow, while
lying at anchor at Astoria Dec 80 fouled by the
Br ship Ballockmyle and sustained considerable
damage, which has since been paid for by the cap
tain OF the latter.
The new schr George Moulton, Jr, while lying at
Harmons Harbor Sd inst. was struck by squall,
which carried away mizzen topmast.
Sch Fannie Pike, from Weehawken for Boston,
wrecked on Shag Rock, was owned by H Eaton 81
Sons, l. Eaton, Boardman Bros, Saml Kelley, and
Copeland of Calais. No insurance.
which put inio Wilmington in distress, had been
ashore on Lookout Shoals during a gale and came
off leaky.
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New York STOCK ana MONEY Market.

tBy TeIegraph.1
NEW YORK, Feb. 4.-The bank statement shows
large loss in reserve due mainly to specie exports
Money closed at per cent call with last loan at
per cent.
Sterling Exchange dull; we quote bankers ask
ing rates 80 days bills, 4.84 per per (of$4.S665
par valued, and on demand 400, against 4.S4A9
1894 one week ago. Commercial bills at ASIA
@4.82sgold. ...,..
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DOMESTIC PORTS.

SAN FRANCISCO-Cld Sd, ship j Thompson,
Rogers, Antwerp.
Sid Jan ~, barque Gerard C Tobey, Crowell, for
Antwerp.
PENSACoLA-Cld Soth, barque Leventer. YES
per, Port Spain.
Cid 3oth, brig L NJ Merritt. Barrett, New York.
CEDAR KEYS. FLA-Ar 29th, sch Mary E Oliv-
er, Potter, Tampico.
KEY WEST In port 9th, sch Jennie Green
bank Snow from Rockland. trying market.
SAVANNAH-Sld Sd. sch June Bright, Barter
Belfast.
WILMINGTON, NC-Cld LIST. sch Sarah Eaton.
Dix, Philadelphia.
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL

Portland Daily Wholesale Market.
PORTLAND. Feb A.
There is good, steady demnad for Flour and the
market is firm and unchanged. Sugars are steady
but quiet at $3.50 for graduated and 91sc for Elk
ira c. Raisins very strong and further rise is
looked for. Eggs are firm and higher at 22@23c.
Pea Beans show slight advance; others grades are
active and firmly held. Apples are higher.
The following are to-day's quotations Of Flour.
Grain. Provisions &C.
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Havana Market.
European Markets

European Markets.
By Telegraph.)
LONDON Feb 4.-American securities-United
States bonds, As, 1854.
LIVERPOOL, Feb. 4-12.30 p. Motion market
fair business at previous prices Upands at 65Sd;
Orleans 6s d. sales 900 bales speculation and ex.
port 1000; futures are dull.
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wecs,n,s Of aIaine Central. 4
stock Market.

PORTLAND, Feb. 3.
For Portland, cars 90 miscellaneous merchandise
,or connecting roads 1o2 carssmiscollaneous mer.
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