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NEW YORK.
An Interesting Point Decided.

NEW YORK July ia decision was handed
down to-day by Judge Wheeler, in the United
States Circuit Court, in the suit of Henry
Louis Bishoffsheim of London against Her.
man B. Bother and VIM. G.. Taaks, who con-
stituted the firm of New York confidential
agents of the Bishoffheims in 1868. The de-
PENDANTS purchased 100000 six per cent
North Carolina bonds by order of the London
house. The price paid was $63,125. The
bonds were afterward declared by the highest
court in North Carolina to be illegal. The
agents charged their principals for the amount
in their accounts, which claim the London
house disputed. Judge Wheeler says that the
question is whether the defendants undertook
to palm off worthless bonds. They doubtless
understood the bonds to be good. The court
that declared them to be illegal was not unan-
imous. The judge decides however, that the
loss must fall on the defendants and orders the
sale to be set aside and resettement of the
account with costs
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ton, we have every inducement to restore our
navigation. Yet the government has hitherto
refused its help. A small share Of the en-
couragement given by the government to rail-
ways and to manufactures, and small share
of the capital and the zeal given by our citi-
zsns to those enterprises would have carried
our ships to every sea and to every port. A
law just enacted removes some of the burdens
upon our navigation and inspires hope IL at
this great interest may at last receive its due
share of attention. All efforts in this direetC n
should receive encouragement.
sAoREDNEss OF THE BALLOT.
This survey of our condition as Nation re-
minds us that material prosperity is but a
mockery il it does not tend to preserve the
liberty Of the people. A free ballot is the safe
guard Of Republican institutions, without
which no national welfare is assured. A pop
ular election. honestly conducted, embodies
the very majesty of true Government. Ten
millions of voters desire to take part in the
pending contest. The safety of the Republic
rests upon the integrity of the ballot, upon the
security of suffrage to the citizen. To deposit
fraudulent vote is no worse crime against
constitutional liberty than TO obstruct the de-
post of an honest vote. He who corrupts suf-
frage strikes at the very root OF free govern
ment. He is the arch enemy OF the Republic.
he forgets that in trampling upon the rights
of others he fatally imperils his own right.
at is good land which the Lord our God
doth give u.s." but we can maintain our hertz
age only by guarding with vigilance the source
of popular power.
1 am with great respect,
Your obedient servant,
JAMES G. BLAINE.
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HEARTRENDANG TALE.
Sergeant Long Narrates the Details of the
Ekescue.

ST. JOHNS, July 18.-Sergeant Long of the
Greedy party, who was first to respond to the
welcome tone of the steam whistle states
that he and Sergeant Brainard were the first
to hear the sound and they mutually helped
each other to crawl out of the tent. When
Long got clear of the ENHANCEMENT OF the
tent which had been swept to the ground he
got TO his feet with great difficulty and sue
ceeded IN clambering up to rock that gave
the most extensive view in that neighborhood.
Brainard went back to the tent but Long re-
NAMED looking out searchingly in every dirsc-
ton for some strange object.
At length he saw an unwonted sight, large
black object about a mile distant which at first
looked like a rock but he know that there was
no rock in that line. Suddenly the approach
ing steam launch altered its course and Long
recognized the approach of rescuers He came
down from the rock, went toward the camp,
raised the pole aud flag which had been blown
down in the gale and held it for about two
minutes till his strength gave way, and it was
blown once more to the ground. He then tot
teringly advanced in the direction of the little
steamer, and in few minutes the warm hand
OF Can't. Ash had grasped his in welcome.
Maurice Council, who ia still exeessiy ely
weak, stated in an interview that for some
days after his rescue he had no memory of
anything that trapspired. He did not hear
the awakening scream of the steam whistle.
and when his comrades shook him M from his
PROSTATE position in the camp and told him of
the succor at hand he wildly exclaimed: "For
Gods sake, let me die in peace" A teaspoon
full of brandy applied to his lips called back
the tieeting life spark, for Connell could not
have survived more than few hours, as he
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To welcome Lieutonant Greedy Home.
THE CHOLERA.

LONDON, July 1S.-SteaDier Saint Duaten.
from Marseilles, arrived in the Mersey TODAY,
Two deaths from cholera occurred on board
during the voyage. The steamer was ordered
to be placed in an isolated position and all com
munlcation with them was forbidden.
New YORK, July 1S.-The Telegram saws:
Aoont noon telegram was received at police
headquarters saying that there are five cases
OF suspected cholera discovered at No %
Spring street in the house of family named
Runner. DR.. Nagle at once sent out several
sanitary inspectors to investigate the matter,
and II the cases were Asiatic cholera to take
every precautlon to check further spread of
the dread scourge. The doctors are now in
council.
A later despatch says the cases were merely
the ordinary summer complaint.
MARsEILLEs, July 1S.-FIfty-eight deaths
have occurred during the past "a hours.
ToULoN, July 1S.-Sixteen deaths from
cholera have occurred here since 10 O'Clock
this morning.
WASHINGTON, July 49, the Cabinet
meeting to-day the subject of precautionary
measures to prevent the Introduction Of cholera
into this country was discussed. Il is probable
that an order will be issued prohibiting the i'm
portation of rags from all foreign ports.
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WASHINGTON.
Letter Carriers Will Have rs Days Vaca-
r5Ou

Letter Carriers Will Have rs Days vaca-
tiOm.
WASHINGTON, July 19.-Postmaster General
Gresham has stated positively that letter car
rers will receive the leave of absence as pro-
vided by law.
Compensation for shipping seamen.
The Treasury Department has made a rul-
ing that United States shipping commissioners
are the only persons entitled to recover COM
pensation for shipping seamen for the coast or
contiguous foreign trade.
The Washington WI Onument.
The Washington monument to-day reached
the height of 1888 feet, and is now the highest
structure in the world with the exception of
Cologne Cathedral. Work on the pyramidal
cap, which is to complete the shaft, will begin
about September /.
Eligibility of Ladies for Pension Exam.
liners.
In response to a call from the civil service
commission for applicants for examination to
fill 100 pension examiners positions, created
by the recent act of Congress, number of
ladies fled applications. AS there seems to be
some question about the eligibility of ladies
for the positions, Commissioner Eaton consult
ed with the Secretary of the Interior, who de-
cided that the positions were obviously such as
could not be filed by women.
Facts ana RnmOrs.
The civil service commission this morning
received application from the Treasury
Department for q 6rst-class clerks.
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GENERAL NEWS.

Six sleepers were placed across the track Of the
Boston and Maine railroai at point between At
kinson depot and PlsistOW Thursday night with the
evident intention of wrecking the train The OBJ
structions discovered and removed by the
hands of freight train passing on another train.
Lewis Bishop, the actor, who shot himself a few
days ago, in his boarding house in New York, is
wanted in Boston, on charge of forgery and is now
under arrest.
At Richmond. Texas an ex-cOnyiet named Hetton
outraged and murdered girl IL years old He was
arrested but was taken by mob, shot and left for
dead. When the coroner went to investigate the
remains we're gone and Hetton was afterwards seen
alive. Omcers are hunting for him.
Frank .. Everett for a number of years BANKER
OF GOiden, Colorado, committed suicide Thursday
BY shooting while insane from tho effects of choral
taken Tor medicinal purposes. He formerly resided
in Boston.
John Fl. Locke, citizen Of Rutland. w., las I'M
accountably disappeared. He was on his way to
Washington with 81 900 In cash III his pockets. He
was last seen in New York city.
Gen. Logan will leave Washington tonight To at
tend tho national sncampment which meets in
Minneapolis, Mimi, Wednesday next.
Harmon Spruance, one of the oldest houses on the
Chicago board of trade suspended YESTERDAY with
liabilities of about 500 600 Losses in grain spec
ulation caused their fall.
A well being dug at Durham. n, c., oaved in YES
terday burying seven men.
In WaynesbOro, Ca, yesterday sam Williams,
colored, was hanged for the murder of Glen Bush,
also coloret,in that city on oct 10Th last
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THRICE SCoURGED.
Cedar Springs, Mich, NearlyEDe.
stroyed by Fire.
THREE PERSONS BURNED TO
DEATH.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, July 1873 p. M
For the third time within year the neighbor-
ing town of Cedar Springs is being swept by
fire. The confsgration started this afternoon
in large lumber yard, a high wind blowing
directly towards the business portion of the
town at the time. johnson & Links mill
wagon house, the Grand Rapids & Iddia rail-
road depot, the Cedar Springs House and the
whole business part of two squares and both
sides of the main street of the town were en-
tirely consumed. The Grand Rapids fire de-
partment has arrived at the scene, and is en-
deavoring to save the residences in portion of
the town. Two men and one boy were burned
in mill, and one man, commercial traveller,
was burned in tie wagon house.
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1t is officially announced that China has
given France the first measure of satisfaetion
The Emperor orders the Chinese troops to
evacuate Laski, Lang-Son and Cao-Bang, the
evacuation. to be completed within month.
Hospitals for the accommodation of cholera
patients have been formed at Chiasso, Switzer-
land, and Sumo, Italy
Ferdinand Won Hockstet.er, the German
traveller and geologist is dead.
DR.. Schweinfurth, a well known German
African traveller, has made an appeal to Eng
lana to rescue Gen. Gordon, who, he says, has
been abandoned. His condition is desperate.
He is defending his house against increasing
numbers.
Two sons of Mr.. Piatt, United States Consul
at Cork, were boating at Queenstown, when
the craft upset. One OF the boys were
drowned, and the others recovery is doubtful.
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GENERAL NOTES.
Commander schIey's Telegram TO secret
nv CHANDLER

Commander schiey's Telegram 20 secreta-
ny Chandler.
WASHINGTON, July 1S.-The following tsle-
gram from Commander Sehley was received
this afternoon:
ST. JOHN, N. F., July 10.
Hon. I'm. z. Chandler, Secretary Of the Navg.
Washington, ID. G.
Iron caskets for the dead will be- deliverei Inlv
10. Soon as the remains are transferred to them I
Will sail for Now York advising YOU when readv
LOCK Garry sustained some slight injuries to the
hull forward. Have directed board of three Off
GERS 70 report their extent Whsn you will be- ad-
vlsed. Under the CHI arter hold no Injuries are In
De made good the assumption of risk for the search
covering all else. week of rest for the officers
and men after the incessant labor and peril Of the
past sixty days is most grateful to them Your
Telegram and that Of the acting secretary Admiral
Nichols gave us great satisfaction. Please accept
our thanks for them. In respect to the memory Of
the dead on board, the flags of the ships will fy at
halt mast during my stay.
(Signed) W. L. SCHLEY Commander
To Welcome Lieutenant Greedy Home.
NEwBURYPoRT, Mass, July l8.-rhs receD-
ton to be given by the city to Lieutenant,
Greedy is the topic of conversation every-
where. The prominent features will be a civic
and military procession, at which an opportun-
ity to take the hand of the brave Commander
and hear the story of Arctic hardships from
his lips will be given. Already Newburypsrt
Commandery has called special meeting 10
consider the matter Of a reception to Sir
Knight Greedy.
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-. Care1essness.

PROVIDENCE, y l., July 1S-On the United
States ship Portsmouth at Newport yesterday, Off
Ger White, while showing bis wife some new rifles,
put in a ball cartridge by mistake for blank one,
and snapped the weapon. David Nash, marine,
was shot through the leg and the bullet went
through two inch plank also. An artery in Nash's
leg was severed, and he bed for "a hours. He was
removed to Newport hospital in a dangerous condi-
ton. The accident was due to gross carelessness.
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SOUTH AMERICA.


Much Sickness in Panama Other EEatterprs
PANAMA, July 18.-There is much sick -.
ia this city. In one hospital there are mess
dozen cases of yellow fever and one over
cases Of dysentery. -'poieO
LIMA, Peru, July 18-The ,m0lsA.n;
potentiary to Chill has been Ia 1ecf4n !
several banquets given in MOI.
Chimbats has b. Rpugas
Thew ~ oeu CvaGs sAz&cNs
g gcoepisd = d'soo 7' immediately re-
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Starved Him Right.

ATLANTA, Ca, July 1S.-At Westport yes
terday, Sam Gibson, colored, criminally as
saulted his daughter and was put in Jail, Last
night party of colored men broke into the
Jail to lynch him. He resisted, cutting six OF
them severely when one shot him dead.
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The Bath -WiikersOn Must
Hang
Special to the Press.)
AUGUSTA, July 18-The case of Daniel
Wilkerson who was convicted at the Decem.
bsr term of court at Bath, for the murder of
Officer Lawrence was argued at the Law Term
here in May by Attorney General Cleaves for
the State and II. M. Heath, Esq, for the
prisoner on motion and exceptions to the rul-
ings OF Judge Libbey at the trial. The motion
and exceptions have been overruled by the
full court, giving Judgment for the State. The
Attorney General will probably move for SEN
tsnce at the next August term at Bath.
Steamer State eff Maine.
ST. JOHN, N. B., July 49, Preparations are
being made to save the steamer State of Maine
ashore at Point Lepreaux. John Ruddock has
the contract for taking her off.
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Gen. B. f. Butler held a conference yesterday at
the Filth Avenues Hotel, New York. with John f.
Henry and +. B. Thurber for the purpose OF dis
cussing Gen Buffers presidential prospects. Moth
ing could De learned as to the result. Gen. Butler
went to Boston by the afternoon train.
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ALLEGED Grave Frnnds.

CHICAGO, July 18.-GraYe frauds and negligence
are alleged in connection with the construction OF
the Lincoln monument at Springfield, detailed ac-
count Of which the Inter. Ocean will publish to-
morrow,
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Iowa "drummers" propose to organize at
Des MONIES a travelling mans company, form-
ing stock company and buying a lumber OF
late to be reserved exclusively for residences,
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LONDON, July 18.-The American cricketers
we're victorious over the Surrey team to-day
$50 To 37Q
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1T WAS CALAMITY DONE.

as by far the weakest Of the seven survivors,
md the strongest must have surrendered with
in As hours
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ESTABLISHED JUNE %. 1862---voL. %

THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS,
Published every day Sundays excepted by the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY,
AT 81 EXCHANGE STREET. PORTLAND, ME.
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SPORTING.
Base Ball.

Base Ball.
AT BUFFALO.
Buffalos....... ....2 o O 0 2-12
Chlcagos. ......... % o 4 q o o 0 o.
AT CLEVELAND.
Clevelands. o 8 2 oil
Detroits....... 30 o 0 o 1 O. 2
AT BOSTON.
Boston and Philadelphia game stopped by rain in
the second inning.
AT PROVIDENCE.
Providence. o o. O o x 3
New York;. 0 o o o q O. 2
OTHER GAMES
At Baltimore -BaltImores Onions IA, Kansas
Citys B..
At Pittsburg-Alleghney Unions 4, Washington
Unions 2.
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OUR FOREIGN COMMERCE..

A frequent accusation by our opponents is
that the Foreign Commerce of the country has
steadily decayed under the influence of the
Protective Tariff. Iu this way they seek to
array the importing interest against the Re-
publican Party 1t is common and yet
radical error TO confound the commerce of
the country with its carrying trade-an error
often committed iunocently and sometimes
designedly-but error SO gross that it does
not distinguish between the ship and the car
go. Foreign commerce represents the ex-
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AT PROVIDENCE.

the second inning. - $1,000
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MR.. BLAINFs ACCEPTANCE.
Frank Expression of Opinion,
Powerful Presentation Of the Tariff
Question.
Outlines of Policy of Peace, Reform
Justice and Prosperity.

Hon. James G. Blaine, the Republican NOM
inee for the Presidency, in accordance with
the intimstion given when he was formally
notified of his nomination by a committee of
the convention, has written the following let.
ter, setting forth particularly his views upon
questions of public policy in issue in the cleo
ton pending.
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MAINE.

The Bath Murderer Wilkerson Must
Hang
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recognize, MOI without regret, the necessity
for speaking Of two sections of our common
country. But the regret diminishes when /
see that the elements which separated them
are fast disappearing. Prejudices have yield
ed and are yielding, while growing cordiali-
ty warns the Southern and the Northern
heart alike. Can any one doubt that between
the sections confidence and esteem are today
more marked than at any period in the six ty
years preceding the election of President
Lincoln? This is the result in part of time
and in part of Republican principles applied
under the favorable conditions of uniformity
1t would be great calamity to change these
influences under which Southern common
wealths are learning to vindcste civil rights,
and adapting themselves to the conditions of
political tranquility and industrial progress.
II there be occasional and violent outbrea ks
in the South against this peaceful progress,
the public opinion of the country regards them
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-02-23
The Syndieate's Bill.


The bill now pending before the Viz
ginia Legislature has a mischievous squint
It bears unmistskable evidence OF being
the work of the syndicate, that has bought
up the West Virginia certificates, and car.
ries on its face a regular bargain, "quid
pro quo" These sharpers say: If you, the
Virginia Legislature, viii devise some
means by which West Virginia can be
made to assume the payment of portion
of these certificates, we, the holders Of
them, will release the State OF Virginia
from all. liability, and be content with
what We can squeeze out OF West Virginia.
Now West Virginia has always shown 8
disposition to settle with Virginia on fair
equitable princip piles, the basis OF settle
ment has been agreed upon, and it only
ren,tins to have the account stated in &C
cordance with that basis, but West
Virginia will never agree that this afore-
said syndicate shall dictate the terms
of that settlement, or have any hand In
fixing the amount due. The holders OF
these West Virginia certificates bou Sht
them upon speculation, for very small
consideration, and now expect to realize
nice little profit of several millions OF dol
lars opt OF the transaction. The faith OF
West Virginia was in no way pledged for
any specified portion of them, and the
only moral or legal obligations that rest
upon her is to pay whatever may be found
due by her to Virginia, upon settlement
on the basis heretofore agreed uoon, and
al that Virginia has any sort OF right to do
the premises, is to appoint commission.
ers TO meet like number to be appointed
by West Virginia to make the settlement.
without the slightest reference to the hill
now introduced, in the interest OF New
York syndicate.
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of his starved companions around him,
suecumbed to weakness and starvation.
That diary, especially the last few pages
of It, Is one of the most pathetic records
to be found In human annals.
We need not recount the. history OF
the search for the remains Of these noble
but unfortunate men, of their discovery
and Of the measures taken to have
them brought back to che land whence
they sailed so full of hope and ambition:
These remains have been transported
over thousands of miles by land and
sea, across the bleak, deserted plains Of
Siberia, through Europe, and now rest
In peace. While in scientific sense
the Jeanette expedition was one OF
the most fruitless as well as most costly
OF the parties that have gone In search
OF the pole, yet the record of the courage,
enGUral ce and heroism Of most OF the
men engaged in it is q possession OF
which this country and generation may
be proud. Yet the question arises:
Had they succeeded in gaining the goal
and then perished, would any possible
gain from their achievements have
raidH
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IIsE DEnOCRArIC NATIONAL CON.
YENrION.

The National Committee Of the DEM
ocraey met in Washington City yester-
day and named Chicago as the place OF
meeting for the next Democratic Con-
vention. The time fixed at drst was
June "A, which was afterwards changed
to Tuesday, July s. The former date
should have stood and the Convention
held at that time, in order that
the National and State organic.
atoms could have inaugurated an
early and aggressive campaign. The
date finally fixed is more satisfactory
than the time advocated by the New
York Sun and many leading politi-
claus, which was from the Goth of Au-
gust to the 10th of September.
The place chosen will give satisfac.
ton, although the feeling for st. Louis
was very strong and the vote polled for
that place falling but four votes below
Chicago. For accommodations ofevery
description no city is inferior to the
"town by the lake." 1t is safe to say
that the next President of the United
States will be named at the great aud
growing city Of Chicago.