The Portland daily press., 1893-10-02

the reconstruction acts of Congress which
he declared not in accordance with the
views of any Union man, but in accord
ance with the views of secesslon1sts.
Those laws had been passed on the prln-
ciple that the South was conquered terri
tory and must be governed by the laws
of conquest. He admitted that there had
been fraud and violence. No such revolu-
tion could be accomplished without fraud
or violence.
Mr.. Henderson, Rep. of Iowa, read a
letter from friend of his (whose name,
in advance, he, declined to give) mention
ing five counties in Western Tennessee
been committed by the Democrats in
1888.
Mr.. Patterson, by authority, denied
this charge. The Republican party as
sumed every negro was Repu bllcan,
and that if his vote was not counted for
the Republican party there must be fraud
or violence. That was entirely mistake.
If there had been fraud it had originated
in the southern laws. These laws were,
in the South, practically dead letter.
Mr.. Mccall, Rep, Of Massachusetts,, op-
posed the bill. He would oppose it at
this time, even If he believed the statutes
should be wiped out. Congress had been
called together for specific purpose
and he thought this an inopportune time
to send this measure elsewhere.
Mr.. McNagny, Dem, Of Indiana. ad-
ment of the American people was that
the Federal election laws should be re-
pealed.
Mr.. Warner, Dem., of New York, also
favored the measure.
Mr.. Richards, DEM, of Ohio, also ad-
vocated the repeal of the Federal election
laws.
The bill was postponed for the day.
Mr.. DockerY, Dem, of Missouri, made
a partial report from the joint committee
appointed to investigate the laws govern
ing various executive departments.
It was ordered printed and the House
adorned.
Decrease in Available Cash.
The debt statement todaywill show a
decrease in the cash available for the re-
duction of the public debt during the
month of September of about $4,000.
Appointed Chief Clerk in the Interior De-
partment.
Secretary Hoke Smith today appointed
Joseph us. Daniels of North Carolina,
chief of the interior department..
Maine Postmistress.
Total number of fourth class post
masters appointed today was 63 Among
them was Mrs. M. F. Westfeld from
Maine.
Maine Pensions.
Washington, September 30.-These
pensions have been granted to Maine
people:
Increase-Eli Baush, St. David; Norman
Patterson, Eastport.
Reissue-Humphrey P. Gates, South
Robbinston.
Original Widows-Maryville A. Cook,
Madison; Clara A. Blasidell, Saco.
Increase William G.. Foster, Burnham
Village, Waldo.
Original Widows, etc.-Anna NJ. Woods,
South Berwick, York.
Some Receipts from Maine lCustoms.
The book of treasury receipts and dis
bursements for the fiscal year is just
issued. 1t shows some curious facts in
the matter of customs receipts. At points
named the total receipts from customs
for the fiscal year were: Kennebunn,
Me-, S115, Frenchman's Bay, Me-, $54. 80,
Castine, Me-, $145. So.
At each of these points collector OF
customs is appointed, and frequently he
has several assistants to help him collect
the revenue. At Castine the collector
receives salary of $3.50, besides fees and
commissions and also a special deputy at
So. so day and four regular deputies at
salaries ranging from 80 to IL. 50 per day.