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m Crltgrnjilj autt Jltentgtr. MACON, JANUARY IS, 1880. THE GEORGIA PRESS. The “Editorial Notes” man of tlie Chronicle ond Constitutionalist seems to have fallen a victim to vulgarity. Augusta and Savannah aro somewhat unsettled as to what city gave Grant the most cordial reception. It looks a little now as if each was trying to give way in favor of the other. The Constitution is still pegging away on the erection of a State Capitol. "We trust hat the court house square will not he sa-riiieed to architectural ambition. Better let “Uncle Remus” continue to use it .as a training ground for B'rer Fox and B’rer Rabbit, and as a pasture for Sis Cow. It does not cost the State any thin;/ as it now is. Tiie State papers commend in glowing terms the housekeepers who refused to set wine before their new years callers. Oh, morality, what vast economy is practiced in thy name. Thursday last, A. Solomanwitz Wharf inger, at Blountsville, went up to Colum bus with a lot of goods and money con signed to various parties in that city. He failed to deliver the property entrusted to him, and has definitely skipped toward the setting sun. Coi.umbus was much excited Saturday over the reported confession of the alleged murderers of Mr. Gammon. The Times says tlie revelations were made by two of the prisoners, and was evidently an at tempt to fasten the crime upon the third. Nothing new was obtained. Savannah has an anti-Profanity Club, the sign of which is a white ribbon worn upon the lappel. The'society was formed in the Trinity Sunday School, and a large number have already taken the pledge. Emii.k Tisni.ER, a bright and hand some mulatto boy, was accidentally kill ed in Savannah by the discharge of a pis tol supposed to have been dropped by him. Tisliler’s father had recently gone to Savannah from Brooklyn, and had opened a merchant tailoring establish ment at the comer of Yorifcmd Whitaker Streets. Young Tisiilcr had, a few mo ments previous to his death, left the store to go into the back yard, informing a com panion that he would return soon. Hear ing the report of a pistol, his companion ran out. and found him lying on the greand with a bullet hole in his right temple. The pistol was a small five barrel re volver of the Russian pattern. Sai.i.ie Yarrigan made two attempts in Savannah Saturday > night to kill her self. She tried to hang herself first with her stocking then with her garter. Coi.umrus Times: Yesterday Mr. n. A. Buford got badly whipped. The cir cumstances which led to it aro as follows: On New Year’s day a party of gentlemen, the “six bricks,” were driven by Mr. Bu ford, who volunteered to take them around the city. Mr. Buford got them up a splendid turnout and proposed to “pull the strings” himself, which he did in the most artistic style. Yesterday, as he was sitting in front of Oneal & Cheney’s sta ble talking horse to a party of friends, a couple of young men came up and stated that they were authorized by the “six bricks” to whip him, and accordingly pre sented him with an elegant, silver moun ted buggy whip bearing the following in scription : “Presented to Mr. II. A. Bu ford, with the compliments of the Six Bricks.” Savannah News: Yesterday morn ing Coroner Slieftall proceeded to Mr. J- O. Haskell's place on the Ogeedtee, fifteen miles from the city, for the purpose of holding an inquest upon the body of Charles Glander, colored, who had been killed.lty the . discharge of a gun. It ap pears that about half past seven o’clock on Saturday morning the negro was en gaged in hauling some manure on the place, and had deposited his gun in the cart. The weapon was jostled in some way, and thus discharged the entire con tents, large duck shot, entering the right side of Glander’s breast, tearing away the flesh from the upper portion of the arm, and passing directly through the lung, making an ugly wound, which resulted in almost immediate death. The weapon was an old Springfield musket heavily charged. With this information before them the jury rendered a verdict that “the deceased "had come to his death by the ac cidental discharge or his gun. Glander was about nineteen years of age and re sided with his father on Mr. Haskell’s place. Augusta Chronicle: This story is told of a man who came over from Edge- field and fell among thieves in Augusta. He had about $700 when lie struck the town, and the first thing he did was to lean against a hogging faro game. He played carefully—mostly on “cases”—and it was nearly morning when he quit. He had one peculiarity, however, which was * fatal. He always played the case when the last turn was a cat-hop. The dealer was a genial gentleman, and being “onto the system,” accommodated the stranger with a cat-hop nearly every deal. Every time the case was played it came up loser. At last, the Edgefield man was broke, and as lie was an entire stranger in the town, he borrowed fifty cents of the dealer to get lunch. He went to a restaurant and called for three soft boiled egg3. Two of the eggs were transferred from the shells to a tumbler. The third was cracked and found to be bad,but not before ifrhad slipped in with the others. With a look of hungry despair, the Edgefield man settled back in his chair and roared: “Another cat-hop, by jingo, and the case on top, usual 1” B11.1. Ani»in the Constitution: I was discoursing Mrs. Arp, my wife, about that last night. You see it was New Year, and I called on her. I dident have any swallow-tail coat and white kids, but I called. I had procured a bunch of mis- seltoe full of pearly berries, and I got the girls to make it into a wreath with some heliotrope blossoms, and sweet violets, and geraniums, and strawberry blooms which they had in the pit, and as she sat by the parlor fire I came in and addressed her, “Fair lady, I come with the New Year’s greeting. May it bring you joy and peace and love and rest and happy days. Thirty long years of devotion and arduous duty in the infantry service of your country entitles yon to be crowned the queen of love and beauty. Allow me to encircle your brow with this wreath.” She enjoyed that first-rate, and when the girls took oiT the chaplet to show it to her, she remarked with a touch of sad ness, “It is very beautiful, but your prom ising parent has been promising me a tia ra of diamonds for tliirty years, and now he pays me off in raisseltoe and flowers.” “Solomon,” said I, “in all his glory, had no such gems as these. You know, my dear, I have always desired to be able to purchase a diamond ring and breastpin and a diamond tiara for you, not that you need any ornaments to make you beauti ful and attractive, for all the gems of Gol- conda could add nothing to your natural loveliness.” “Ralph,” says she, “your father lias got a fit; you had better throw some water on him.” Savannah Notes: On Saturday night af ter dark, Mrs. Mary Ann Doyle, whilst crossing Joachim street, near West Broad street, was attacked by a negro man. She immediately yelled “ murder,” which at tracted the attention of policeman White and Mr. L. P. Masters, who were in the vicinity, and who hastened to her assist ance. Mr. Masters reached the scene first, being nearer than the officer when the alarm was given, and was struck over the left eye by some missile and badly hurt, | the blow knocking him down. The negro escaped. | Sparta Ishmaelile: Mr. James H. Blount, of the Sixth District, is in our opinion the ablest representative that Geor gia lias in Congress. The whole State of Georgia is interested in his re-election. We have thought differently of Mr. Blount, and this short notice is an acknowledg ment of our error. A subscriber to a Southwestern newspa per died recently, leaving a four years subscription unpaid. The editor appeared at the grave and deposited in the coffin a palm leaf fan, a linen coat and a ther mometer. Forsyth passed through Christmas week without a disturbance of any kind. Tiie horse shoe, as an ornament, may continue in popular favor when it is known that Edison’s electric light is pro duced upon a piece of carbon having the horse shoe shape. The married men of Columbus are go ing to have a Domino Ball to which no single gentlemen will be admitted in dom ino. A negro in Columbus has been arrested for trying to steal a bridge. He was try ing to steal it plank by plank. The LaGrange Reporter has not put in an appearance in many a dav. It is pos sible that Waterman has not yet finished recording his New Year resolutions. A young man in Thomasville was re peating the poem “The mill will never grind with the water that has passed, 1 and had just reached the Pinafore climax, when lie was knocked off the rostrum by a transient cigar box. The mistake was explained, and apology accepted. One of Augusta's old citizens has re turned after five years absence, and is en thusiastic over the progress the city has made. Dr. John Truman Banks, of Griffin, died in that city Sunday. Dr. Banks, we learn from the News, was bom in Walton county in 1828; he graduated in his pro fession at New Orleans, and after practi cing awhile in Alabama, moved to Zebu- Ion, Georgia; twenty years ago, he moved to Griffin, and became noted throughout the State as a learned physician and cul tured gentleman. Dr. Banks was lecturer upon obstetrics and the practice of medi cine iu the Atlanta Medical College,going up twice a week to perform the duties of those offices. He was buried at Griffin with appropriate honors. Mike Brown, colored, of Albany, kindled a fire with kerosene. Kerosene, of Albany,kindled a fire with Mike Brown, colored. Age, twelve years. A Burning. —Valdosta Times : On Saturday night after Christmas Mr. Law rence Manning’s dwelling house was Ues_ troyed by lire and everything it contained! He and liis wife were on a visit to the lat ter’s mother, and there being no wlutes on the place nothing was saved except what they had with them. It was supposed the bnming was the work of an incendiary; if so, we hope jus tice will sooa overtake him.. Columbus Times: Sunday evening as the train on the - Western railroad was coming toward tliis city, an accident oc curred which cost a poor old man his life. The particulars are these: After the train had passed Youngsboro on the way to Sa lem, a negro man"named William Taylor was ran over and killed. He was stand ing on the track in a deep cut, and iu the cut was a reverse curve, which prevented the engineer from seeing him until the train was almost up to him. The engineer blew his danger signal and blew on brakes, but tlie man did not seem to pay any at tention to it, and continued to stand where he was. The engine stmek him near the temple and killed him instantly. He was not otherwise bruised or injured. The man lived within three miles of Ope lika, and was on his way to the city to carry some of his family up to his home. He walked on until the train could over take him, when he expected to get on it and come to the city. He was about sixty years of age. A Plot to Overpower the Jailer, Enquirer-Sun : It was reported on yes terday that the prisoners in the jail had attempted to overpower Mr. Comer, the jai ler, and free themselves. An Enquirer- Sun reporter called upon Mr. Comer and learned the following facts: The evening Hilliard Dixon was taken from the old and placed in the new jail he said to Mr. Comer, “Come and see me to-morrow. 1 have something to tell you.” Mr. C. went next morning, when Hilliard began by saying he was innocent of the murder of Mr. Gammon, but if they would put him back in the jail, for one he could find out all about it. Mr. Comer told him he must stay where he was, Hilliard pleaded for some time to be put back with the others, but was refused. Mr. Comer then said, “is that all you want to tell me? Hilliard, after thinking some time, said, no, there was something else. He then told Mr Comer that a negro named Gus Moses, who is in jail for horse stealing, had proposed to the others a plan to get out and all entered into it, except West Jakes and Scatli Spiller. The plan was when Mr Comer was inspecting the cells for three or four of them to seize and smother him, while others would put a blanket around his neck and choke him. Another should tap on the door when Mrs. Comer would open it, and, seeing the con dition of her husband, rush to him when they could all escape. There were live iu the plot—two whites and three negroes. On being questioned, the negro Gus acknowledged having said he would lead them, and also that he was the instigator. The reason why Hilliard was so anx ious to be placed in his old quarters can now be plainly seen, as he would then be liberated if the plan succeeded. A Savage Attack.—Savannah News: Yesterday morning'Primus Samuels was arraigned before Magistrate Russell on the charge of assault with intent to mur der, the complaint being made by Abram Hamilton, who alleges tliat he was way laid by Primus, andbefore he could de fend himself he was knocked senseless with a rock. After be .fell Primus con tinued to beat him, and the feeble resist ance he was able to offer would have been of no avail had not others inter fered and taken Primus off. He managed to escape, but was arrested yesterday on Lover’s lane, and considerable excitement was occasioned by the gathering of a crowd of one hundred negroes. After hearing the facts Magistrate Russell dis charged Hamilton, against whom a charge of assault had also been made, and com mitted Primus to jail to await the appre hension of some important witnesses, when an examination will be held. An Attachment Older than the Clement.—Geoigia Register: Judge Mark A. George, an old resident of Tal bot, while living in the northwestern por tion of the county, thirty years ago, bought from a travelling agent what was then called a “spinning machine.” It was an oblong boxed frame two feet wide by three Tong, abont two feet high, contained twenty-five saws made of tin, was pro pelled by a hand crank, the cotton, laid in duplex rows to suit q similar arrangement of the saws, being fed into the saw box by an endless revolving apron. The con sumption of seed cotton per day was small, amount not known. The ginned fibre was taken from the saws by a carder, which in turn delivered its contents to the spindles, one dozen in nnmber. The fibre was pulled from the seed in a simi lar manner to the “Clement,” was very sightly and produced yams of "a superior quality. As the process was too slow to be avail able to any great extent, Judge George threw the maehine aside and thought nothing more of it until many years after; and while he then living in Chattahoochee county. Tlie “spinner” was hunted up and brought into use during- tlie war in the spinning of yams for negro clothing. The capacity of the machine per day, was about fifty “cuts” of good thread. The remnant of the machine is now in Chatta hoochee county, unless it has been de stroyed This doubtless wa3 the forerun ner of tbe now celebrated “ClementAt- tacbment.” Monroe Adterliser: Dr. George Lit tle, who was State Geologist before the department was discontinued, says that a yield of $10,000,000 worth of bullion might be produced in Georgia every year without exhausting the ore within tins or tlie next generation. Within the past year rich and abundant veins have been discov- ed in Oglethorpe, Elbert and even Wilkes counties, a region that has not heretofore been supposed to contain any gold depos its at all. These new veins are working out well, and the stories told of their rich ness rival the old time bonanza tales of California. How the Thing is to he Worked. A Washington correspondent of the Hartford News explains the stalwart third term programme in this wise: The Camerons in Pennsylvania have decided to call the Pennsylvania Republi can Convention for the 4th of February, and will send a solid delegation from that State pledged to vote as a unit for Grant first, last and all the time. Information has also been received here that Senator Conkliug has agreed to have the New York Republican Convention called before the first of March, and there is no doubt whatever that the New York delegation will also vote as a unit for Grant. Sena tor Logan, who is also in the combination, has promised a solid delegation for Grant from Illinois, and solid delegations for Grant are also promised from Indiana, Tennessee, North Carolina and Massa chusetts. It is more than probable that the Republican Conventions in' all these States will be held before tlie first of March, and tliat all or nearly all of them, before that time, will have chosen delegates to the next National Republi can Convention, pledged to vote for Gen eral Grant. These seven States together cast 236 Votes, or about one-lialf of the total vote of the Republican National Convention. The programme of Sinion Cameron and Roscoe Conkling, who are managing this movement in the interest of General Grant, is to have it known by the country before the 1st of March, that Gen. Grant is sure of tliis number of votes at the start, and they calculate that the new announcement of such a fact will make it certain that the Southern States will hasten to secure Grant delegations, and will ensure the nomination of Grant on the first ballot. Their idea is, that if it can be made apparent by the 1st of March that Grant is likely to be nomina ted, tlie oilier candidates will draw out of the field, and Grant will be nominated by acclamation, and Senator Blaine will ac cept the second place on the ticket. This is the programme of the Grant managers, and it will be carried out. BY TELEGRAPH How He Got Home. The Bowling Green (Kentucky) Intel ligencer says it is estimated that between two and three hundred negroes have left Warren county for Kansas during the past year. Perhaps as many as twenty-five have been able to pay their way back on steamboats and cars, and one readied here a few days ago on foot. ne tells Mr. Charles Ewing, who has hired him, that he was thirteen weeks on the road from Atchison to Bowling Green, and that he did not taste bread on the en tire trip. He started on the long journey with nothing but the clothes he wore, an old army musket that he carried from Kentucky with him, and some ammuni tion in his pockets. When he got hungry Iie shot a bird or any sort of wild game that came in his way, cooked the meat and ate it without bread or salt. At night he would sleep in a barn, hay stack or pile of leaves. When, he arrived his clothes were rags, and his shoes had no soles. He left here some uiontlis ago with a wife and seven children, who were left in Kansas because they were not able to make such a journey. He is too glad to get back to give himself much concern about his family. The old negro’s name is Jerry Jones, and he is about sixty years " A number of other negroes in this old. county are preparing to leave for Kansas in tlie spring, but Uncle Jerry says: “Thank goodness, I’s not got to go dar no more.” Manufactured Diamonds.—Mr. Mat- kelyne says that the diamonds are not dia monds. But Mr. Mactear has written a letter asking a suspension of judgment pending an interview appointed ior Jan uary 6, when he hopes to convince Mr. Maskelyne that his decision is premature. Mr. Mactear says that his “pure crystal line forms of carbon” are—veritable dia monds. They scratch glass, resist acids and alkalies, defy the blow-pipe, are per fectly pure and transparent, and have all the refractive power of diamonds. But this is said not to be enough. It re mains to be seen whether the manu factured gems will scratch diamonds or be scratched by them, and must also be determined whether “the refractive index of the crystal itself and the measurement of the angle of the crys tals’ are all that they should be. If these additional tests result favorably Mr. Mactear’s jewels will be adjudged worthy of admission to that august family of which so manv members were plucked by Sinbad and the roc from the famous val ley. But if it costs more to make Mr. Mactear’s gems than to get them by Sin- bad’s or any other means what is the good of making them? This is the question the diamond merchants triumphantly ask; and, like the other question we hear from the gasmen, it will continue to be asked until they get a conclusive answer. Exposition of 1876. — Wandering through the United States sccton of this truly wonderful exhibition, hyperoma- mented and over displayed as tlie most of it is, I came upon an elegant glass case, whose modesty was the more conspicuous from its neighbors’ finery, surmounted by the motto Diginis Proania and displaying in neat packages the medical preparations of the liouso ef Dr. C. J. Ayer & Co., Lowell, Massachusetts. I was aware of the world-wide reputa tion of this eminent firm, for the character and quality of their goods, and remember well their agents in London, Messrs New berry, in St. Paul’s Churchyard. Having a leisure hour I determined to examine tlie contents of this case myself, and I was surprised to see the delicate perfec tion to which they have brought their remedies. I was chagrined at the reflec tion that, while wo have at home the most skillful and, pre-eminently, the best phy sicians in the world, these Yankee doc tors distance us so far in the line of popu lar medicines for family use. They have the sharpness to take advantage of the high scientific discoveries among us and make pills and potions as palatable as they are salutary. I was told by a leading druggist iu Philadelphia, that Dr. Ayer’s manufactory was the largest in America, giving employment to hundreds. I must go to'Lowell and see it on my way home. —Correspondence of the London (.Eng.) Telegraph. jan6 lw The Tay Bridge.—A London dis patch to the Herald says the Tay Bridge disaster is still earnestly discussed. ,• The investigation is steadily progressing. How many lives were lost is still a matter of uncertainty. Only one thing alone is sure—that no man escaped from the Frith of Tay. Mr. Edgar Gilkes, the builder of the bridge, telegrnplis to the Uerald as fol lows: “Present evidence indicates that some other forces than the tempest were acting with it and caused the destruction of the girder. The velocity of the wind, as registered at Dundee on the night of the disaster, was forty-two. The .amount of pressure was quite sufficient to, overset the train, and the guard rails'on the windward side could not prevent the up per part of the carriages from striking the girders. This might cause the damage by destroying the unity of the leeward girder and another violent gust would bring about complete ruin.” . i «Iho Cheapest Article In the World.” This is what a grateful gentleman said who was cured of a bad kidney disease by tlie use of the Safe Kidney andLiver Cure, after he had offered in vain $1,000 to any doctor who would rid him of U/ II is the cheapest article in the world to all afflicted with kidney and liver Diseases. janfl 2w. Cotton ruled at 7} in Liverpool yes terday. — Special to Telegtaph and Messenger.) Savannah, January C.—Colonel E. W. Colo and Governor J. E. Brown, rep resenting the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis railway, which, together with the State road, has a continuous line from St. Louis to Atlanta, have just concluded a contract with the president and directors of tlie Central road, by which the manage ment of the entire line from St. Louis to Savannah, and by the Ocean Steamship Company’s steamers to New York, will be placed under the control of the com pany first mentioned, and worked as one line. H. H. J. New York, January 6.—J. Lloyd Haigli, to whom the Grocers bank attrib ute much of their difficulties, has been in dicted for forgery. It is believed his for geries amouut to a hundred thousand dol- ars. Philadelphia, January 6.—Arch bishop Wood has issued an appeal to the faithful to aid with their means the suf fering, famine-stricken poor of Ireland, and suggests tliat pastors of Catholic churches take up collections. He adds, that lie will receive contributions and see that they are placed where they are most needed. Washington, January 6.—Secretary Schtirz to-day received a telegram from General Hatch, saying that Ouray desired permission to bring his wife with him to Washington, and enquiring whether the request should be granted. The Secre tary replied in the alHrmative. Woodbridge, N. J., January 6.—The night freight train due here at two a. m. from Long Branch broke through the Rahway river draw, precipitating the en gine and six ears into the river. The draw is a complete wreck, and the wires down. The railroad people say all the train bands were saved. All trains have been abandoned from Naw York. If the draw cannot be readjusted the road will be reopened by Sandy Hook. Augusta, January 6.—A caucus of Fusionists was held last night. In a speech upon the condition of affairs pro claiming adhesion to the constitution and laws as now,understood they held in re spect the opinion of the court, and should it he found that they were in the majority in the Legislature it should not he under stood that they would invade the rights of a minority. The meeting was harmonious, and the determination expressed to organize the Legislature according to the certificates is sued. General Chamberlain was summoned to consult with the Governor, and it was decided that there was no necessity of em ploying a military force on Wednesday— that the police would be sufficient. Boston, Mass., January 6.—A special from Augusta mentions a rumor that the Republicans intend to capture the State Senate by arresting five Senators. ; Washington, January 6 In the House, the Speaker proceeded as the regu lar order of business to call committees for reports. Scales of North Carolina, chairman of the Committee on Indian Af fairs, reported a resolution directing the Committee to investigate and report njxm the origin of the recent outbreak of the Ute Indians at the White River Agency in Colorado, and authorizing it to send for persons and papers. In the Senate, after the introduction of a number ol bills and the presentation of several memorials, at twelve tliirty, on motion of Mr. Morgan, the Senate as a mark of respect to the memory of the late Senator Houston, adjourned until to-mor row. The resolution for inquiring into the recent Ute outbreak, was adopted. Washington, January 0.—Tlie House Committee on Commerce, at a meeting, tins morning, agreed to reopen discussion' upon the inter state commerce hill, and at the request of several leading railroads, will give a hearing commencing at ten on Tuesday morning next, when all parties interested will have an opportunity to be heard. Fernandina, January 6.—Yesterday General Grant was escorted by a com mitted, headed by General W. S. M. Da vis (ex-Confederate), to the City Hall. General Davis delivered a speech of wel come iu behalf of the people of the State. In reply, General Grant said: “It affords me great pleasure loi visit this State,which I do now for the first time. I am greatly pleased with the little I have seen of it thus far, and the cordiality of its citizens, who have welcomed me most wannly. I am glad to see you all. In my tour of the world I have seen that which strength ened ffiy love of my country and every section of it—from Florida to Maine. Tiie freedom and liberty which you enjoy here cannot be realized by tlie people of the old world.” Referring to a report which he made in 1866, he said he believed then tliat the South acted in good faith,but he saw then and sees now, that they were misled and drawn into a course which produced re sults now so greatly regretted by all. It was not, however, their fault. Conclud ing, he said we are now a united people, and nO one more; desires that we may so continue, or will'do more to accomplish that result than myself. Three cheers were given by tlie crowd for Grant and three for Sheridan. Montgomery, January 0.—Governor Cobb fills the vacancy in the United States Senate caused by the death of Senator Houston by appointing Luke Pryor, of Athens. He has never been an office holder, always having declined such hon ors, but is an able man and a lawyer of fine ability. He was the law partner of Senatdr Houston. The election by tlie Legislature will take place in November next. Atlanta, Ga., January C.—Governor Colquitt to-day issued fi. fas. against Treasurer Benfroc and Ills securities for aboutthirty thousand dollars, which, is the amount of interest taken by them for the use of the State’s money, and fines for the same. The fi. fas. are issued by the authority of tlie last Legislature. Reu- froe and his securities will fight the case in tho courts. Washington, January 6.—Mr. Elani, of Louisiana, from the Committee on Na val Affairs, reported the bill extending to tlie ports of Wilmington, Charleston, Sa vannah, Mobile, Now Orleans, Baton Rouge and Galveston, tlie provisions of the act for the establishment of public marine schools. Mr. Regan, of Texas, Chairman of the Committee on Currency, reported a resolution calling on the Secretaiy of the Treasury for a statement of all the mon eys paid into the Treasury under the act of June 7th, 1872, by the Inspective Uni ted States Shipping Commissioners. Adopted. The nouse then went into Committee of the Whole on the report of the Com mittee on Rules, but, on motion of Mr. Cox, of New York, rose without consider ation thereof, to allow: members time to examine tin report. Mr. Forney, of Alabama, announced the death of Senator Houston, and the House at 1:45, as a mark of respect, adjourned. Augusta, ME.^Jamiary 0.—Mr. Voter, of Farmington, (counted in member) per sists in refusing his certificate, and will decline to participate in the proceedings of the Legislature. Mr. Sprout, of Reasie, also still adheres to his determination to keep away from the Legislature. ' Three other Fusion members are known posi tively to refuse their certificates, and one or two are detained home by sickness. The remainder are bore, participating: in caucus, but it'is” not khown whither' all will take part in the- organization. Mr. Hobson, counted in Senator from Lincoln, savs he intendrfto ufiolwhatis right, : and foilowjtlio Greenback party; that lie shall take his seat and immediately make a mo tion to raise a committee to investigate (he election in Lincoln ebunty. Fifty extra,men were placed in the State House tliis morning about 1 o’clbfck, and it is stated that one hundred more armed men will he placed there to-night. • A • partial' organization of the State militia is • an nounced by General Chamberlain. Peti tions to admit the twelve : con tiled out members from Rockland, Bath, Saco, Portland arid Lewiston were presented :ty the Governor and Council this morning, an<L a hearing is appointed for this, eve ning. New York, January 0.—A fire broke out this morning in the oil works at Lom bard and Ayres, on Norths river, at the foot of Sixty-sixth street. The fire was caused by the bursting of an oil still, and the flames spread with great rapidity. Two persons were seriously burned, and one may, it is thought, die from his inju ries. James Reily, a laborer forty years old, was burned about the hands, face and body. He was taken to Bellevue hospi tal, suffering terrible agony. James Egena, workman, was burned about the body, but less seriously. London, January 6.—The Daily Tele graph vouches for the trustworthiness of a communication from Koehigsburg, De cember 31st, asserting that tlie distribu tion of the Russian army shows a striking conveyance towards the western portion of the empire, and that Russia’s affective forces are being increased in far greater proportions than can be justified by the object of filling up the vacancies left by the late Russian-Turkish war. Within the past few weeks a strong force al ready quartered in the western provinces has been increased by four divisions of infantry and one of cavalry. This raises the force along tlie western frontier to nearly' one-half of the entire Russian ar my on a peace footing. Extensive meas ures of reorganization and improvments in all departments of the service are being pushed lorward. The greatest activity also prevails in increasing the means of communication and providing halting places, new military railways arc being constructed and deliveries of supplies for arsenals, building material, etc., are be ing made on a vast scale with scarcely any attempt at concealment. Arming of the frontier fortresses is being effected with the utmost promptitude. The Berlin correspondent of the Stand ard, says it is remarkable that the Russ- ian troops are again permitted to speak of impending war against Austria and Ger many. The coming campaign is the talk of the day in the military coffee houses of Kieff, Kamevice, Podolsk, Zheitomeerand other garrison towns near the Austrian frontier. Paris, January C.—The official dis patch, received at the Chilian legation, here, announces that General Daza, Pres ident of the Republic of Bolivia, has been deposed and has fled. Carul, January 4.—Tlie City is per fectly quiet, and supplies are plentiful. An amnesty lias been offered to the in surgents, only a few of the leaders being excepted. Washington, January 6.—The House Committee on Appropriations will meet on Thursday, but it is hardly probably that any hill will be agreed on this week, though the sub committees during tlie re cess liave been diligently at work upon the army, sundry civil and District of Co lumbia appropriation bills. Tlid army appropriation bill will proba bly remain in statu quo until the views of the House are expressed on the subject of the re-organization of the army. It is generally understood that a bill will be introduced soon providing for rad.cal changes in its organization, which must involve a thorough revision of the items of appropriation. Memphis, January 6.—At Sardis, Mis sissippi, last Saturday night, John Harris, deputy sherifl', was shot and fatally woun ded by an unknown party. Scandal is said to be at the bottom of tlie affair. Cincinnati, January 6.—A Kansas City dispatch reports that late yesterday afternoon a train was thrown from tlie track of the Kansas City, Fort Scott and Gulf Road,, at Shawnee, seven earn leav ing the rails just- opposite the depot. The platform was wrecked, and damage done amounting to $50,000. tgsfc-5 London, January 6.—A dispatch from Berlin to the Pall Mall Gazette says the new German protective tariff lias already had a marked effect especially on the price of breadstnffe. Wheat is now S3§ per cent, higher than at the time the tariff bill passed; rye is 55 per cent, higher, bar ley 25 per cent, and oats 40 per cent. Tiie German shipping trade lias appreciably declined in consequence of the tariff. Rio Grande City, Texas, January 6. Rumors of a revolution in the State ef Durango have readied here. Particulars, however are meagre. Some time ago General Trerano was ordered from Mon- trez to suppress an insurrection in Durango and word was received yesterday that lie had been defeated by the revolutionists and was calling for assistance. All tlie available troops at Montrez have been sent to Iris aid and the government is raising men. The prevailing opinion is that this revolution will be general, as it is well planned and extends through the greater part of Mexico and will have gained im mensely, by the 1st of March. Augusta, Me., January 6.—General Chamberlain lias taken charge of the po lice force at the State house, and the gun3 from the Bangor Arsenal have been pa deed away in boxes. Both parties hold caucuses this evening in a hall on Water street. Thomas B. Swan, Democrat member elect in the House from Minot, lias written a letter to tlie chairman of the Democratic'Stid Greenback caucus; that he will not participate in the organi zation of the House until it shall decide to obey the mandate of tlie court: Panama, December 29.—Lieutenant Prado, President of Peru, arrived here to day oh tiie steamer Pazta, and goes lienee to Europe via New York. He "embarked at Callao under an assumed name, ne asserts that he goes to Europe to purchase iron clads, but it is probable that ho fled' secretly from Peru because the country would so'.n be too hot to hold him. IIis secret departure is .construed as an ad mission oi the hopelessness, of the Peru vian cause. There liave been no fresh en counters between the Chilian and Peru vian armies since the arrival of the last mail. • San Francisco, Januaiy 6.—Mrs. Hoskins and two children were burned to death in a two-story frame dwelling on Union street, about eight o’clock this morning. Cincinnati, January 6.—A dispatch from Cleveland says that Leonard Case, of this'city, died early this morning, tinder circumstances which give evidence of sui- icide. Case was a bachelor worth three to four millions,-and was • •-‘noted for his charitable, gifts. - • --« >i . Columbus, Ohio, January 6.—The Republican Senatorial caucus was held to-night and General James A. Garfield was nominated for United States Sena tor' by acclamation, all the other candi dates. yoting with him. Washington,’’ January 6. — In the Senate! to-day, a copy of the final report of tlie Hot Springs Commission, together with schedules/showing the names of parties in whose favor the awards were made, and a list of persons to whom Cer tificates were issued for the property- condemned, which amounts in the aggre gate to $74,696, The report is accompa nied by a copy of the communication filed with the Commissioners, which contains charges against the chief clerk of the Com mission, and questions the fairness in many Cases of the awards. As tiie secre tary has no power t# conduct the invest! gation of these Cliaigcs, he lays the subject before the Senate for action. Augusta,Ga., Januaiy 6.—The weath er was fine and the track was in excellent condition for the races here to-day. The attendance was large, especially of ladies, The sport opened with Huxley’s Roman hippodrome chime race, a half mile dash, for four horses in pairs, by two riders standing, and attracted attention by its novelty, it being the first of the kind in the South. The second race was a tlirce- quarter mile dash and three horses started—Wanderer, Sliortfellow and Sprague, the last named being the favor ite in the pools. Soon after passing the ilrpbfiifiirter, Wanderer went to the front and won in 1:7§, Sprague second. The third race, mile heat, had six starters, Ben Hill, Leroy, Aaron, Edgefield, Hawk and Hampton. The first heat was won by Hampton by a throat-latcli, Aaron second, Leroy third, Ben Hill fourth, nawk dis tanced! Tlie second heat, was won by Ben Hill by half a length, Hampton sec ond, Edgefield third and Leroy fourth. Timri 1:40}. Ben Hill also won the third heat, alter a severe struggle, iu 1:47, by less than a.lengtli. Hill was the favorite in the pools.. . CoLbMBUS, Ga., Junuaty 6.—A special to the j Enquirer-Sun says four stores at Union* Springs, Alabama, were burned last night. T.wo of them were occupied by J. Littlebaum and tlie others by J. H. Hunter and Ji W. Bennett. Tlio loss is $21,000; Insurance $13,000.... j Savannah,- Georgia, Januaiy 6.— 1 An important railroad scheme was ar- | ranged to-day. E. W. Cale representing (Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis j roads and Jos. E. Brown representing the j Western and Atlantic Railroad connecting ines between Atlanta and St. Louis, made a contract with tlie Georgia Central road by which the line of the latter pass under the control of joint management of tlio two first named companies, thus giving a through line from St. Louis to New York, via Savannah. Augusta, Me., Januaiy 6.—The Gov ernor did not agree with the committee which waited upon him to-day, in think ing that no preparations were needed at the capital to prevent a disturbance. There were no indications, however, as to what course will be pursued. Moses Harriman, pf tie Kennebunk Fusionists, announces that he will not participate in-the action of the House un til tlie legal members are seated. A caucus of the Fusion members of the Senate wes held this eveniug. Portland, Me., Januaiy 7.—The fol lowing appears in the Argus this morn ing: “ Augusta, Me., Januaiy 5,—I, Thom as B. Swan, in presence of Hon. Solon Chase and Hon. E. H. Gove, make the following statement: I have this day been approached by an agent of the Republican party to resign as a representative for money. I am going to take the money to morrow and thus show to the people the fraud and corruption of the Republican party. I expect also, to have another par ty ; also to take money for the same pur pose. [Signed.] Tnos. B. Sedawn. o This,is a true copy of a paper I now hold,--and which copy was made and signed near midnight, Januaiy 5tli and 6tli, by Thos. B. Sedawn, in presence of Solon B. Chase and myself. “ [Signed.] E. H, Gove.” Witness also the affidavit signed by Thomas B. Swan, of Minob, attested by E. H. Gove, a justice of the peace for the State, stating tliat he was informed that a thousand dollars had been offered by one of the agents of the Republican party to a Representative of the Maine Legislature to resign the position, and not ask what Greenback or Democratic party; where upon, I consulted with members .of the Greenback party, and informed them that I would have it hinted to said agent tliat my resKuation could be effected with money, and it I was offered $1,000,1 would take it and sign the papers that they should request, and should then expose their plans to defeat the will of the people by bribery. A 10:30, on the Cth, I met the agent at thp court house, signed my resignation and papers and received $1,000. Said agent infoimed him that he had got three or four men to remain away from the house and prevent a quorum. A similar affidavit is signed by Moses Harreman, of Kennebunk, with the following additional attest: Augusta, Me,, Januaiy Ctli, 1SS0. We certify that- Moses Harriman, df Kennebunk, exhibited to us this afternoon a package of money and requested ns to. count it. We did so, and it made $1,000, which he said he received as set forth in this affidavit. • ... [Signed.] E.'H. Gove, R. M. Springer. Boston, January 7.—A dispatch front Augusta received late last night say Gov ernor Garcelon lias.issued a general order turning over all property, of tlie State to Major General Chamberlain for its pro tection. Dispatches also assert tiie prob ability of the election of a Fusionist as President of the Senate, who will become the acting Governor at the • expiration of Garcelon’s term ofoflice. Memphis, January 7.—A-fire broke out here last night, which consumed buildings Nos. 383, 385, 387 and 3S9 Main street. It originated in the picture frame manu factory of M. Ilenschbcrg. At li o’clock tlie fire was under control. The front wall of the buildings fell outward, bury ing three firemen in the ruins, killing Pe ter Metz, and severely injuring Edward Leonard and Anthony McCarthy. Leon ard had his arm and leg broken. The buildings were the property of the estate of the late James Heath, and were valued at about $6,000, and were insured for $3,000. Greenville, Miss., January 7.—City Marshal McGuire, of Lake Providence, while attempting to arrest a number of flat boatmen, was shot and killed. Five men were arrested on suspicion and placed under guard. A number of Mc Guire’s relations broke into the room, opened fire and mortally wounded two. The other three were crippled. The jury of inquest discovered that tlie man who killed the Marshal was James Brown, who escaped in a skiff, and the five who were shot were innocent. Washington, January 7.—In the House, by unanimous consent, the States we're called this morning as on Monday for hills for reference.. In the Senate Mr. Pendleton gave no tice of the following amendment proposed to be oftered by him to Senate joint reso lution No. 49 (Bayard resolution.) At the end of the resolution add the words: “And said notes shall not be available, for any of the reserves required to be kept by National banks, and all such reserves shall be kept in coin.” Ordered printed and referred to tho Fi nance Committee. On motion of Mr. Pendleton the Senate took up and considered a bill to authorize the Secretaiy of the Treasury to invest the Indian'funds held in trust by him, at four instead of five per cent., except where treaties stipulated otherwise. . The ,Vice President laid before the Sen ate to-day a communication from the Sec retary of the Interior, transmitting corres pondence called for by a resolution of the Senate, of December 8th, 1S70, concerning the Ute Indians. 1 ■ Secretary Schurz, in his letter of trans mittal, says that he forwards copies of all correspondence, excepting two letters re ceived from General Adams, one concern ing testimony taken by the Commission, and the other touching further negotia tions with the Utes with reference to their reservation. These letters, the Secretary savs, the interest of public policy demand should be withheld froni publication at present. Mr. Chalmers, of Mississippi, intro duced a bill, which was referred, to-regu- late coin. It provides tliat holders of gold or silver bullion may deposit the same at the United States mint to he coined, and shall receive coin certificates for value thereof denominations , not less than $5, such certificates to be receivable for cus toms, taxes and all public dues, and to he re issuable. Bullion so deposited is to lie coined as rapidly, f as possible and applied to the payment of the bonded debt, but there shall be always kept in the treasury gold and silver coin equal to a third of the outstanding cert ificates. The issue of coin certificates to be limited to bullion so re ceived.; ' , Towiisliend, of Illinois, offered a reso lution instructing the commissioner on foreign affairs to inquire into to the expe diency of abolishing all envoys extraordi nary dud ministers resident. from the United States to foreign countries. Re ferred. • Among the bills introduced and referred were the following: By Mills, of Texas, requesting the President to invite the Gov ernment of Mexico to enter into a treaty. Also a similar bill relative to Brazil. By Culbertson, of Texas, for the recoiuageof tho trade dollars; by Page, of Colorado,to restrict immigration of the Chinese. London, January 7.—A .Cabul dis patch says, before evacuating Cabul, Mah- med Jan wrote to General Roberts saying, although for the present retiring the Af- ghans would not cease hostilities until the English were driven from Afghanistan. The JClieclire lias accepted the resigna tion of General Gordon. ,i • New York, January 7.—President Prado, of Peru, has arrived here. Wilmington, Del., January 7.—Two large flouring mills of Pennypacker & Co. were destroyed by fire at midnight.^ The loss on the buildings and stock is $50,000 and the insurance' $40,000. . Hartford, Januaiy 7.—The Republi can Senatorial caucus last night nomi nated Hon. G. W. Coe for president pro tern. The House Republicans nominated Hon. Hon. Dwight Marcy and the Demo crats Colohel Dwight Morris for Speaker. Cincinnati, January 7.—A Union City, Indiana, dispatch says the bridge over a swollen stream cave way on tlie Cleveland/ Columbus, Cincinnati and In dianapolis railroad, six miles east of that place, precipitating an engine and eleven freight care into the stream. Three men were killed. St. Louis, Januaiy 7.—The coal miners of tho Belleville, Illinois, district, yester day resolved unanimously tu'dig no more coal until paid four cents a bushel for digging. They also resolved to work only eight hours, so that all the pitmen in the district may have an opportuniiy to labor. About 1,700 men are on a strike, and will not resume work until two-thirds of the mine owners and operators accede to their demands. Washington, Januaiy 7.—The Vice President laid before the Senate a com munication from the Secretary of War, recommending such legislation as will provide for the acquisition by the United States of the title to the land on which Fort Stockton, Texas, is situated. Re. ferred. Bills were introduced and referred as follows: By Mr. Coke, by request—-To promote the immediate and rapid Construction of the International and Great Northern Railroad, of Texas, from San Antonio .to the Rio Grande. By Mr. Maxey—To extend the jurisdic tion of the Northern District of Texas. Mr. Windoni submitted a resolution in structing the Appropriation Committee to consider the expediency of establishing a new Executive Department of tho Gov ernment, to-be called the Department of Agriculture and Commerce. Ordered printed and laid on the table. A similar bill was introduced by Mr. Davis, of West Virginia. The Senate then took up and passed a private bill for the relief of Doddridge and Davis, Corpus Christi, Texas. Tho: Senate then went into executive session, and when the doors were re-opened, ad journed. 1 Washington, January 7.—Bills were also introduced and referred, as follows: By Mr. Acklcn, of Louisiana, for the reg ulation of inter-State freights and passen gers, and to relieve the same from the re strictions of local quarantine; by .Mr. Reagan, of Texas, for the construction of a railroad from San Antonio to the Rio Grande; by Mr. Mills, of Texas, directing the President to proliibit all Indians on reservations from going into Texas;by Mr. Stevenson, of Illinois, reported back from the Senate, a bill amending sections 2324 and 2325 of the Revised Statutes, in regard to mineral lands. After some dis cussion, Mr. Reagan, of Texas, and oth ers opposing the bill, it wss passed—yeas, 177; nays, 29. The House then ad journed. WASinxGTON, January 7.—Tlie Presi dent sent the following nominations to the Senate to-day: John B. Stickney, to be United States Attorney for the North ern district-of Florida; Louis Duplex, of Louisiana, to be register of the Land Of fice at Natchitocliez, Louisiana. Post masters—Duncan Jordan, at Cutlibert, Georgia; Carlos G. Wilson, at Milledge- ville, Georgia; John T. Newcomer, at Greenville, Alabama; Benjamin F. Scalesi, at Union City, Tennessee. Mobile, Alabama, Januaiy 7.—The Norwegian bark Rolf has brought to this city news of a mutiny on board the Ger- mau slap Pauline David iu the lower bay* The captain was too severely hurt to he moved from the vessel. On appli cation of the German consul, the revenue cutter J. A. Dix lias gone down to bring the mutineers ashore.. Their examina tion will take place before the consul. Savannah, Januaiy 7.—Georgia Cen- trail Railroad stock, which on Tuesday evening was quoted at 79, went up to 93 this morning and closing this evening at S9. There is a general expression of sat isfaction at the lease of the road. Boston, Januaiy 7.—A special dispatch from Augusta, Maine, to the Journal says: An immense crowd is iu attendance at the State House—the rotunda,corridors, committee rooms and galleries being jam med. The members elected, with certificates and without, and the connted-ont mem bers, with all the contestants, are ad mitted to the floor of both branches. At '9:45 a. in.; the Assembly was called to or der by Assistant Clerk Gibbs. John C. Talbot announced the drawing of seats The Republicans are not generally par ticipating. Mr. Staples, Clerk of the House, is present hut does not act, Mr. Gibbs presiding. Later.—The Republicans came in and took part in the drawing, and every mem- ber responded except Messrs. Voter, of Farmington, and Snow, pf Skowliegan, and tlie fourteen in the disfranchised cit ies and towns. At 10:30 the Governor and Council attended on tlie Senate and administered tiie oath of office. The Sen ate organized by the choice of Democratic officors, the Republicans refraining from voting. In the House Rev. Mr. Walls; of Biddeford, Kepresentativc elect, opened the session with prayer. Assistant Secre tary Gibbs called the certified roll fur nished by tlie Secretary of State, asking the members to respond as their names were called. All responded except Snow and Voter. In the House, assistant clerk Gibbs,pro- cecded to call the certified roll of mem bers. Mr. Hale took the floor and claimed that certain elected members of the nouse from cities are not on the roll, and moved that they be included. This led to a lengthy speech from Mr. Hale, and objections from tlie other side. Mr. Hale was ruled out of order by the assistant clerk, who refhsed to put liis motion; whereupon, the Republicans withdrew from further participation in tho proceedings, A message was then sent tlie Governor and Council, stating that a quorum was present - and ready to be qualified. Great excitement prevailed during Mr. Hale’s remaiks, and uproar ious applause followed. gjAfter the notification to the Governor that a quorum was present tho Governor appeared and proceeded to qualify the members. He subsequently announced that seventy-six members, that being a quorum, had taken the necessary oaths and were regularly and duly constituted the nouse of Representatives. This an nouncement received wild applause from outside. Governor Garcelon said he now put into their hands the opinion of the Supreme Court, as well as the petition of gentlemen from certain cities claiming seats, and invoked their careful considera tion of tlie same. Three cheers were given for Governor Garcelon, followed by- prolonged hisses. A quorum is made of seventy-five Fusionists and one Republi can, Hon. Eugene Hale. The, Fusionists not participating are Sproal, of Veazle, Voter, of Farmington and Snow, of Skow- liegan. Tlie Senate organized by electing John D. Samson, President, A. G. An drews, Secretaiy, Francis B. Green, As sistant Secretaiy and the other Fusion of ficers nominated in the caucus last night. Washington, Januaiy 7.—The House committee on invalid pensions has unani mously agreed upon a bill granting a.pen- siounf eight dollars per month to ever sur viving soldier of the Mexican, Florida Creek and Black Hawk wars. It will be presented to the House. •«- • Atlanta, January 7.—Wei. A. Wil son, son of the late postmaster at West Point, Georgia, was sent to jail to-day for robbing the mails. Augusta, Ga., January 7.—There was a large attendance at the races to-day, in cluding many ladies. The weather was mild and spring like. A light rain had lain the dust and put the track in fine condition. After a Roman chime race, whidi particularly interested the ladies, the first event was a mile and a half dash which had three starters, Lucky Hit, Belle of Rockhill and Round Dance. Round Dance went to the front near the mile post and won by several lengths in 2:44}. . 'i - - f . Hurdle race, two mile dash, over eight hurdles had five starters—Lou Kinm Pic nic, Robert Eminett, Dalgasian and' Jim Fay. At the second hurdle, Picnic fell, severely bruising his rider, F. Carter. At the third hurdle, Lou King and Dalgasian led.- At the fourth hurdle, Dalgasian fell slightly injuring the driver. Lou King passed'the milepost away ahead, and kept the lead until near the seventh hurdle, when she gave out entirely and Fay and Emmett went to the front. Fay won eas ily in 4:12s. Dalgasian was the favorite and would have won the race hut for the accident. Atlanta, Januaiy 7.—A Constitution special from Rome, Georgia, says in Chole’s district to-dav, during the election for tax receiver, M.A.Sinith, a bailiff, called Jasper Spencer one side to talk about tbe Tha symptom* olLirer Compl.inturea bit lo bad t»ite iu the m uth P«n In tbs ba;k, "r l<jj11•«. often mistaken stomach, loss pf apoente. bcKeU alternately cost ire and lax, headache, Fss of memory with » painful sensation of having lailed lo do lome- iLinx vtnuh tuzht to have been dote, debility low spirits, a thick yellow appearance of the skin and eyes, adrycouah olteS m™a“en for ran“ ?i* tz 3 >tl0u - Sometimes Uieia symptoms attend the disease, at others. Tery law. lwna Pain in Side for Three Yesrs, Dura FiKa I ii?J 0 J. ST ' March 13,1879. V“!*b®en dtwn ten year* with liver complaint: have lav years at a hrda.evera P ain in STSs tottaS l?*™ withadryeounh. This lasttall m ytSirh came severe, and would coash unhaUa «ii^ per day. 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BoiTs.YLVA.niA Cut, Va, Feb 13.1879. Duid SlBs: 1 had the dyspepsia about three yearsaco; lthsd run on me for two or three years, and I tried all of onr doctors and every kind of medicine I could think of, and nothing did me any good at all. I happened to get one of Simmons’ almanacs, an-l saw the Regulator highly recommended for Dyspepsia. I was in duced to try it and after taking tbe medicine about six weeks it made a perfect cure. I have recommended it ta a groat m voy persons, audit has given general satisfaction. i W LANDBAW, It Cures Chilis and Fever. . Tosb. Kan. NovlS, 1879. Sibs: I have tried Simmons' Liver Regulator and pronounce it as represented, and can say that any one that uses it cannot remain unwell, ltcuied the chills and fever and flux upon me. Yours very respectfully, W TMUiTBE, Proven's Billious Attacks. South Boston, Halifax Co, va, Mbssbs J il Zeiu.i a Co. Dbab Mbs: I hare ute-1 your Regu ator upon m-Aelf .nd stock *li great success. I have bid chills and fever for a number ol years, which nas greatly ailectod mv nervous system. Am al ways bilious. When I fee! the attack coming on agood d.-seof the Regulator will always relieve me. V ry truly your.-, DRG FRESDBNSTBIN. Purchasers should be careful to see that they get the genuine manufactured only-by J H ZKILIN A CO, Philadelphia, Pa. Price Jl. For sale by ail druggists. »ep*4 election. Smith, without warning, snatcht ed a pistol from a bystander and slio- Spencer dead. Smith and Spencer had had ill feelings toward one another for some time, but bad made up. A large party is out iu search of Smith, who es caped. Proceedings of tlie Maine legisla ture—The Eepublicans Still Ab staining from Participation. Augusta, Me., January 7.—The Sen ators elect were called to order at ten o’clock by Hon. Sam M. Lane, Secretaiy of the last Senate. The roll was called, and all the members, without exception, answered to their names. Senator Locke, of Cumberland, at once gained tbe floor, and read a protest from tbe Republican members against tlie Senate’s proceedings. The Secretary refused to entertain the mo tion, and a messenger was jdispatched to the Governor and Council i twinning them that the members of the Senate were present for the purpose of being qualified. Tbe Governor and Council appeared, and the oaths were administered. Senator Locke then renewed his mo tion, but the Secretaiy would not enter tain it. Tlie Senate then proceeded to the election of rresident of .the Senate, the Republicans refusing to serve on tho com mittee, or participate in the election of officers. James D. Samson was elected President. A protest was entered by the Republican members on tbe ground that the election was not by legally elected members of the Senate. As a quorum was conceded in the Sen ate, the interest centered in the proceed ings of tlie House, the galleries of which were crowded. After the preliminary proceedings reported in the previous dis patch, the House proceeded to organize by the election of John C. Talbott as Speak- • ; by a vote of 72—no quorum. Mr. Hale objected, but the objection was overruled, and Mr. Talbott was conducted to tbe chair; three cheers were given for Mr. Hale. Mr. W. E. Gibbs was chosen clerk by a vote of seventy-four. Mr. Hale again raised the point of no quorum, but was again overruled. The Republicans claim tliere was fraud in counting the quorum, and that names were signed to the list of persons not present. H. C. Checver was chosen assistant secretary by. a vote of sixty-eight. Again the point of order was raised that no quorum was present, and again it was overruled. The question of notifying the Senate of the organization was debated, Mr. nale taking the ground that there had been no legal organization of the House, and no other body could be in formed thereof. He was, however, over ruled. Tlie protest of members from five cities . was presented by Mr. Hale, who then proceeded to address the House, raging that the only way to allay tlie great ex citement prevailing was to admit those members who were clearly elected, ac cording to tbe expressed decision of tbe Supreme Court. He moved that the House go into the Committee of the Whole and consider the case. This Legislature, he said, ought not to take a single step until even handed justice had been done. The House refused to go into the com mittee of tlie whole, only five voting in the affirmative, and the matter was refer red to the Committee on Elections when such committee is appointed. The Far mington and other cases were also referr ed. "Mr. Dickey remarked that the Su preme Court Lad nothing to do with the action of the Legislature, which drew forth a defense of the court. from Mr. Hale, and the plea that the constitutional barriers be not swept away. He said the election of the officials ! under laws passed by this body as now constituted would not be legal. At 3 p. m., tiie House ad journed. Disgraceful Scenes in the Maine Leg islature. Boston, Januaiy 7.—A special dispatch to the Uerald from Augusta, Maine,’says: The scene in the House of Representa tives this morning was simply disgraceful. Mr. Hale is a gentleman and acted like one, and he must have been ashamed of his friends. The repetition of tlie oath after the Governor, was drowned by the hisses and groans of the mob. The Fu sionists put things through regardless of parliamentary law. The scene was un precedented in New England. The Fu sionists must now stick, and the Repub licans go to the Supreme Court. It was impossible to preserve order in the House and a row would hare resulted if an at tempt to expel disorderly persons had been made. —A drummer for a New York house cal ted on a merchant and handed him a picture of his betrothed instead of h ! s business card, saying he represented that establishment. The merchant examined it carefully, remarked that it was a fine establishment and returned it to the as tonished man with a hope that he would soon he admitted into partnership. The honest public sentiment of the peo ple of the United States is unanimously in favor of Dr. Bull’s Cough Syrup. The druggists pronounce it to be the only staudard Cough Remedy. fiftulw at