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The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-10-20
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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-08-17
EHEI PR ESS.
Wednesday, Morning, August II, 1870.


Recent adyices indicate that the capture of
Paris by the French army may be looked for
at no very distant day. The Emperor would
no doubt prefer to quarter his troops in Ber-
lin, but he may think himself lucky to get
Paris. The brilliant exploit of allowing de
tachment of his troops to be surprised and
probably defeated while crossing to the left
bank of the Moselle, will not probably add to
the estimation in which his ganeralship is
held. The suspension of private kilograms to
and from any of the departments occupied by
the troops is significant circumstance. In
the Italian war Napoleon showed no anxiety
to prevent the world from knowing anything
about his victories, and he probably would not
be slow to tell of it now if he had anything
to tell that would rebound to his advantage.
As matters stand we have not at this time
any reliable information as to whether he has
retreated to the line of the Mouse CT as some
claim to that of the Marine. In fact great diff:
ficulty has been experienced from the begin
ming about getting any very defnate informa
ton from the seat of war. With facilities for
the history of civilization, great deal has
been hitherto left to conjecture. Although
Marshal Mcmahon has made his official re-
port Of the battle of Weissembourg we have
no reliable intelligence as to the numbers Ell
gagged in the battles or the extent of the losses
on either side. We know in general terms
that the French have been beaten and that
they have retreated either behind the Mosele
or still farther, and this is about all that is
certainly known. 1t is scarcely possible tina,
the Frepca army can keep en- retreating as il
has without getting seriously demoralized
and this may more than counterbalance the
advantage of additional numbers. Thus fal
1t is evident that the French have been out
generated at every step and they will have to
make desperate and well directed efforts i
they expect to retrieve their fortunes.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-08-17
Political Notes.

The New York Times, commenting on the
Chamberlain movement recently inaugurated
here says ave do not remember any similar
display in Senatorial canvass. 1t is Simply
an expression of the POPULAR vote, which is le-
CLIMATE and entitled to respect. Certainly it
IS an Improvement upon methods frequently
adopted by state Legislatures when Sena-
torship is in question.
The Territorial Enterprise predicts the sue.
cess of the Republican Party in Nevada next
Fall.
The Columbus, (Ohio) Journal, says the
Republicans have already begun sharp cam
align, and have thorough organization. The
whole delegation to Congress is nineteen. of
which the Republicans now have fourteen,
Three are in doubt, and at least two on the
Democratic side.
The Republicans of Nebraska have nomi-
mated David Butler Tor Governor, and John
Taffe for Representative in Congress: Their
platform reaffirms the principles enunciated
in the National Republican Platform of 1868.
endorses President Grants Administration
expresses sympathy with Germany, and ap
proves the action Of Congress IN reducing the
taxes.
The Republican candidates for Governor
of New York are Horace Greeley, Marshall
0. Roberts, George Opdyke, and Stewart L.
Woodford. Greeley's stock is said to stand
the highest just now.
John l. Baker of Beverly, it, is announced
will preside at the Massachusetts State Tenn
perance convention, on Wednesday, and
Wendell Phillips is pretty sure to receive its
nomination for governor, although it is NOT
certain he will accept it,
The Democrats of Penohscot countv nm
Monday made the following nominations
For Senators-John Larrabee of Carroll
Daniel Stone of Hampden and Bradbury Rob-
inson of Corinth; for Sherif-James Garland
of Carmel; for Clerk of Courts-Daniel Sam
born of Bangor; for County Attorney-Fred
M. Laughton of Bangor; for Register of Pro-
bate-Charles M. Hersey of Bangor; for
County Treasurer-Timothy P. Bachelor of
Kenduskeag; for County Commissioner
Samuel Waters of Patten.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-08-17

The DEMOCRATIC CONFERENCE.-The
second session OF the Democracy at Bangor
yesterday appears to have been remarkably
harmonious. Gen. Smith of Waterville de-
cllned denomination and COL Charles W.
Roberts OF Bangor was nominated for Cover
nor by 672 votes, nearly every one that was
thrown. BY the decination of Gen. Smith
and Mr.. Kimball no name but Col. Roberts,,
was before the Convention. Without draw
ing any comparisons between the successful
candidate and those who at the beginning ap-
peared to be his competitors can frankly saw
that Inc Democratic party could not at this
Juncture have selected more available can
didate or one that will call out o Iaroe Marty
vote. Col. Roberts is especially the favorite
oil the Young Democracy. His war record is
untarnished. Enlisting at the very outbreak
OF the rebellion he served with the I'd Maine
regiment, as its Lieutenant Colonel and sub
sequently as Colonel, at the first Ball Run.
Yorktown, Gaines Station, Chickahominy.
MaiVern Hill and the Second Bull Run. He
Is gentleman of ability, culture and wealth.
graduate of Bowdoin and successful mer-
chant, and in our judgment one of the strong
est men In the Democratic party, and his
friends will make a good fight with him. His
election is not among the possibilities of the
campaign, but the Republican party will well
understand that they have an opponent of no
mean personal pretentions, and the campaign
will be the more animated than if we were
lighting one of those galvanized fossils that
We were tod Of at the Portland Convention.
our enemies mean fight, and the Republicans
must go TO work nOw-not to defeat Colonel
Hoberts-but to keep bis party buried under
the large majorities that have been given TO
our Governors every year since the opening OF
the war.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-08-17

Nathaniel Merrill was horn in Conway
New Hampshire, July 10, ITS; died in
August 1st, 1870. Gray, Maine. He was
son of Thomas Merrill, who was born
in Haverhill, Mass, Sept. IA, 174S, who was
son of Thomas Merrill, born in Haveril Feb
ruary 3, 1928 (who removed to Concord, N. Il. =,
then to Conway, being one of its first settlers)
who was a son of Deacon John Merrill, horn
at Haverhill Aoril H. 1904 who was a son of
John Merrill, born at Haverhill or Newbury,
Mass, Oct. 7, 1874, who was son of Daniel
Merrill, born at Newbury August co. 1642, who
was son Of Nashaniel Merrill, who came to
Newbury from England in 1854 or 1886.
| Nathaniel, tie subject of this notice, early
manifested taste and capacity for business,
and nearly sixty years ago was known as one
of the most enterprising men in the Saco Val
ley. He was for a time in business partner
ship with the late Thomas S. Abbott of Port
land, and they were the first to put on and run
mail coach from Portland to Conway, on the
route SO well and widely known to this day as
| the "White Mountain Route" They also car
ried the mail from Conway to Lancaster,
through the "Willey Notch" and over Cherry
Mountain, at the same time, nearly or quite
sixty years ago; this service, for part of the
way being performed on horseback.
Mr.. Merrill removed from Conway to Gorham
Me-, in January, 1922. There, reverses in busi-
ness in few years, swept away nearly the
whole of the large property which had been
gathered in previous years of success; but
nothing daunted, with true business energy
he went into the Eastern part of this State
aud there, for several years, in company with
an old friend, formerly of Portland, but now
residing in Detroit, Mich, was engaged upon
| some public works, and partially regained
what had been lost.
For nearly forty years past he has resided in
Gray-known and respected, as just, benevo.
ent and industrious man.
In early life he became christian, and, with
his wife, united with the Baptist Church in
North Conway. A good hope in Jesus Christ
has cheered and sustained him through long
life: He has passed through many trials and
Affections, but the Lord has been his Eight
and his salvation" his crock, and his fortress
and his deiverer."
| How truly applicable to his case are the beau
tiful words of the Psalmist, which were used
as the text for the funeral discourse, with
long life will satisfy him, and shew him my
salvation" ellis end was peace" "The mem
DRY of the just is blessed" E.B.
GRAY, AUG TO-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-08-17

Sunday morning the body of Andrew Henry
30 years of age, was found in a raceway in
Trenton, N. j., The upper lip was split
through, and one side of the face terribly
swollen and bloody. The pockets of his pan
falcons were turned inside out, indicating g
robbery, and PROBABLY, murder.
Memphis has come very near having sort
of Nathan tragedy. Monday morning about
half past two, some of the inmates of a board
ing house were awakened by noise of per,
sons being engaged in scuffle in an adjoin-
ing room. They Immediately procured a
light, and on entering the room found young
gentleman, the occupant of the room, sitting
upright in bed, his shirt almost torn from him
and bloody-blood in spots on the bed cloth
ing and mosquito bar. He gave incoberent
replies on being questioned, and all that could
be ascertained was that he had been attacked
and had defended himself as well as possible
and his assaiant or assailants had fled on the
approach of lights.
The Engineers Bureau is about beginning
to clear the wrecks and Instructions of wal
out of James River. At Drury's Bluff it has
been ascertained that the following must be
removed to put the river in good navigable
order: The wreck of the iron clad ram Fred.
ericksburg, sunk with armor, guns, &c. aboard
the iron gunboat Raleigh. $50 tons, sunk with
guns, &c. on board; the war steamer, James
town, wooden vessel of 1900 tons, sunk with
guns, dc. on board: the steamer Curtis Peck
400 tons; schooners Wythe, 300 tons, Rooch
225 tons: brig OF IT'S tons, and a small
schooner of about so to 100 tons. Also is OF
20 cribs Of timber and stone, each % feet
square, averaging IS feet high.
The Titusville Herald of the 18th states
that the total production of petroleum in the
Oil region Tor the month of July was 495,O41
barrels, or daily increase of over 1000 bar
rels over the month of July, 1869. The prices
during the early part of the month were "a a
$4.20, but on the declaration of war in Europe
the price declined about Is cents per barrel,
closing on the last day at 1925 $3.45 per
barrel. The large increase of production is
partly attributable to the sinking of several
large wells and by the completion of many
wells in the older districts.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-08-17

As the rivers between the German frontier
and Paris have a stragetic importance we
give brief description OF the M. The Moselle
rises in the southeast of the department of
Vosses in the northeastern part of France and
flows N. N. E. 1913 miles, and empties into the
Rhine on the left at Coblentz 1t is naviga-
BILE from its confluence with the Meuthe near
Frouard. The Meuthe Uses in the Voscas
mountains, flows northwesterly and joins the
Moselle on the left at Frouard. Since the
victories of the Prussians the French line of
defense has been on these two rivers. Next
on the road to Paris comes the Mouse, which
1t Is thought does not afford a tenabe line of
defense. This river rises in the department
oil PIPER Marine next to Vosges, flows in a
winding course toward the north through Bel
gum and Holland 434 miles, and enters the
North sea by three mouths. The Marine. the
next line OF defense, rises in the department
of Upper Marine, ard after flowing northwest
and west 2l0 miles empties into the Seine on
the right at Clarendon. Chalons, the report
ed headquarters of the Emperor, is on this
river at distance OF 80 miles from Paris.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-08-17

THERE is A DISPUTE between the Repub-
lcan and Democratic journals Of New York
about the real population of that city. The
census does not reveal SO large a population
as the latter expected 1t becomes something
Of a political question, because the number of
Inhabitants in the city will go far to deter
mine finally how large proportion voted ear
ly and often. The attitude of the Democrat
ic journals in claiming for the city large pop
ulation is significant. Why should thew he 50
anxious to prove that there were no frauds if
their hands are clean? TIE population i,
1860 was given in the census as SO5.0oO
while the census of 1866 gave 10000. A
careful comparison of the results arrived at
by different authorities leads to the conclusion
that the figures given by the census of 1860
were 90 large as those of 1865 may have
been too small 1t is estimated from the CEN
sus returns thus far that the population of
that city is about 100000 or it may be a little
larger as many families are now out of the
city. In looking at the comparatively small
increase, it must be remembered that New
fork proper has an area of only 1852 acres,
ana that population of 100000 would give
u inhabitants 20 tue acre. 1t will be seen
therefore that the city proper is getting some
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-08-17

HE BATTLE OF SUNDAY.-A Berlin dispatch
says the battle of Sunday was fought at the
village of Pagny, near Metz, and ragged fierceIy
for six hours. The Prussiau forces engaged in
the action numbered 10000, under the COM
mand of Gen. Steinmetz. The French armv
was commanded by Marshal Bazaine. The
number of troops engaged has not been sscer-
tanned.
The fire from the French Infantry and artil-
lery was terrific, but the Prussian line never
for an instant wavered, but followed I'D tyery
advantage under perfect shower of shot and
shell from the enemy, and finally, after hard
fought and bloody struggle, succeeded in break
ing the French lines, when general panic en-
sued in the French ranks.
The troops under Bazaine were driven in
great confusion into Metz, while one corps re-
treated under Verdun. The corps of Marshal
PAdmirault and Gen. Weicar were engaged in
the action. The loss on either side has not as
yet been ascertained, but it is thought will ex-
coed that of Woerth.
An unconfrmed repor. from Luxembourg
says, on the contrary, that the whole line of the
German army was defeated.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-08-17
PORTLAND, Aug. 16, 1870

PORTLAND, Aug. l6, 1870.
To the Editor Of the Press:
l saw by an article in the PRESS from GA
Voter" that that the "the Chamberlain meet
ing was all fzze"- and in another article
'nefe Is implied also, that the movement to
give expression thus early for the election of
senator Is wrong and irregular. Now anoth-
er Voler quite as honest in his intentions and
as patriotic in his devotions to the country
thinks it is very becoming to do this verv
thing. 1t is notorious that a few selfsb,v =,
terested Office holders have been wont from
time lmmemorial to manage the whole mat
ter OF preliminary caucuses and meetinos CO
as to bring forward just such men and only
such as it has pleased them to bring. and az.
cry voter is held in disrepute if he docs mot
"toe the mark" so to speak.
1t is my opinion, that with the execution of
very few Gerry earnest friends of ton,
perance, who, from Instrumentation .nd
misunderstanding of Governor Cb.n,
berlaill's views on the Temperance ouoS
ton, the rank and file of the non-of,;oo
holders Of the Republican party, and verv
many of the most intelligent and patriotic NJ
the Democratic party sincerely wish Gov
Chamberlain might be chosen for our newt
U. ). Senator. To this myself know no oh.
lection. Gov. Chamberlain is mentally strong
enough for the position-what he lacks is ey,
perlence-to serve his constituency he can
learn as the opportunity and occasion arise
Morally he is wanting in nothing. He is q
Christian gentleman and thorough scholar
-well-equipped to engage in any contest that
may arise; far better for the Senate of the
United States than he was for the war when
ne put on his sword and marched forth for
victory on the field of battle. No one WIZ lUn
knows him well will question that. Besides
it will be new day in our politics when we
shall send man to Congress who does not
seek the office. l think the spirit which leads
one to seek an Office sadly disquaiies him to
discharge the duties of the office. This has
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-08-17
sound Logic for the sick.

The invalid has often good reasons to exclaim,
''save me from my friends" AS general thing,
each OF them will have a different medicine to
propose, and il he follows all their prescriptions
in turn, the well-meant advice may be the death
OF him. The only sensible course in any case of
sickness is to resort promptly to a specific which
has stood the test OF long ard widely extended
public experience, and obtained on solid and sufi-
Gent grounds the reputation Of Standard Remedy.
This rank among the restoratives OF our day belongs
of right, and beyond all Dispute, to Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters. Let those who are taking it at
this facilitating season invigorant answer for
themselves as to its tonic properties. Can any dys-
pepc, who has ever used it, question its superiority
as stOmaehc over every other medicine? Can any
person of bilious habit, who has ever taken it for
liver complaint doubt its efficiency? 1t i. believed
among the tens OF thousands who are now using or
have heretofore used 1t Alternative and correct
1ve not one can be found who would exchange it tor
any other preparation in the kown world For in.
termittent levers, nervous debility, constipation,
sick stomach and all complaints arising from indi-
geston or impovershment OF the blood it is the only
article which can he conscentiously guaranteed,
anil no one who il thoroughly acquainted with its
virtues will allow interested dealers in worthless
Stops, on which thev make larger profit TO furnish
them in The place of the great vegetable IestoI atve
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-08-17
The Crops ON THE THEATRE OF WAR
Frankfort letter of July 30 to the London

THE Crops ON THE THEATRE OF WAR
A Frankfort letter of July 30 to the London
Neacs says:
A more unfortunate time for the outbreak
ofhosiilities could hardly have been selected.
The crops are nearly ready Tor the sickle, and
there is but a scanty supply labor. Through
out the vast tract of country have traversed.
from the fertile valleys of the Rhine and Mo,
sele, to the sandy plains which encompass
Berlin, the sight of waving cornfields was the
one which uniformly met the eye. Here and
there few women were cutting down the
ripe grain, yet, in the majority of the fields.
there were no signs of the husbandman plying
his necessary task. In the vicinity of the
Rhine the crops appear to be unusually lnxu-
RANT. The drouth, OF which complaints are
made here as elsewhere, does not seem to
have proved very injurious. 1t is expected
that the vintage viii be unexceptioEally good.
provided an opportunity is afforded for peace.
ably pluckng the grapes. When gazing upon
the glorious promises of the prolific earth, it is
almost impossible to realize the fact that
tremendous effort is being made TO undo the
work Which has been accomplished with much
toll, and TO convert the smiling cornfields and
vineyards into barren and blackened battle
orOund
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-08-17

IHE ADVANCE OF THE PRUsSIAN ARMY
The New York Tribune's correspondent
telegraphed from Luxembourg on Monday af.
ternoon that the line to Metz was again open
The battle of Sunday lasted from o'clock
until 9. A correspondent at Ludwigshafen
wrote on Friday that the advance of the
southern army had arrived near Hagenau
Two lieutenants with handful of cavalry en-
tered the town and rode through the streets
On reaching the barracks they summoned the
French to surrender. Men instantly threw
their chassepots out OF the windows and in
this manner few cavalry held and captured
20o prisoners, 100 horses aid 16 wagons filled
with supplies. Since the battle of Weissen-
burg numbe of prisoners have been captur-
ed daily. Many also have fled to the woods
and villages and were compelled from hunger
10 surrender. The country is exhausted and
Inc population almost famished. Even Ger
man soldiers lacked provisions for one day.
Srreat numbers of troops continue to arrive
from all parts of Germany.
Our special writes from Mannheim Thurs.
day that Notwithstanding the Germans Du-
merlcal superiority preparations continue
Without cessation. Military trains are push
ing steadily onward and regiments pass
through here filled with enthusiasm. The
ing forward to support the first. Until oday
TINS second line, especially on the left flank
hardly existed, all electives going to strength
en- the front and not until the front line was
complete did the second begin to take posi-
ton. 1t is now completely formed ard placed.
1t is composed almost wholly of Prussian
troops and perhaps is even better army than
the first Trains filed with wounded and
prisoners are continually arriving. The latter
~ IN vrrrll I'll Al
rous excuses committed by the French peas
ants.
The people are bitterly hostile and cruel.
twenty peasants have been shot by court
martial for mutilatng and numbering the
wounded. A member of the court gives me
some particulars; a Protestant sister of chart
ty testified that enc peasant near her hacked
and wounded Bavafian to pieces with
scythe, and his son cut another mans throat.
Even members of the sanitary corps distin-
guished by their red cross on white ground,
were killed by shots from the houses