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The Portland daily press., 1870-07-13

The Financial Chronicle, after careful
survey of the growing crops of cereals, is as
sured that the promise of wheat east of the
Rocky Mountains is fully up to the reality OF
last year, that the season has been all that
could be desired, that in New York and Ohio
especially the prospects were never better
a..d that the crop in the United States is
nearly three weeks earlier than last year.
Corn promises invariably well in all the dis
tricts of the United States where 1t is the
leading article of growth; the droutb, Of
which some complaint is heard in wheat cir
cles, is in districts where but little corn is
grown; oats, which last year suffered with
corn, this year promises to share its prosperi-
ty. In Europe, England and the grain fields
along the Mediterranean promise fully up to
The average of last year, while France and
Germany show signs of deficiency, though
hardly enough to make the foreign demand
materially different from the demand of last
year. In the contingency of war, with the
inevitable waste and destruction which would
follow, the demand would be greater, and the
supply bids fair to be equal to the demand.
The Portland daily press., 1870-07-13
THE PRESS.
Wednesday, Morning, Jnly Is, 1870.
TIE POWERS OF EURoPE.-The relative

TIE POWERS OF EURoPE.-The relative
strength of the possible combatants shoulo
war arise in Earape, is said to be as ioho"s'
France has 414,632 soldiers on peace ioot-
footing, 647, 271 OF field army, OF l,3ooVoo
men for her native war strength. vi THESE
10000 are ready for active operation at a
moments notice. Austria, whose strength if
used at all. will be used for the benefit of
France, has 27S,4 40 men on the peace estab-
lishment, SIS, 200 of war strengthen 3OO,-
600 fully prepared to move. Should the
South German States take the same side 1O7.-
600 more ready for immediate service would
be added to the possible strength which
France could command, giving her in case of
such coalition 900 men Immediately
available with reserve of 1896, LOG trained
soldiers. On the other side Prussia has 1885,
600 men on the peace, or 100000 on the
war footing, with 100000 now ready for oper-
atoms. North Germany going with Prussia
has 3l5,526 soldiers on the peace footing, or
944,321 of the war strength, of which $4,000
are instantly available. This would give
Prussia an immediate strength of $4,000
men, and 1864, 321 in reserve. At first, there
fore, Prussia would have 10000 more men
France, even if backed by South Germany
and Austria. So far as concerns fighting
qualities the French soldier is superior TO the
German, and the Chassepots and rifled can
non of France are equal if not superior to
anything in the armament of the Prussian
troops. The naval strength of France is 439
steamers and sailing vessels with 1850 guns
and Y, 446 men, IS of the steamers being iron
clads carrying 1882 guns. Prussia has 90
vessels with 6S7 guns and 10000 men, there
being only iron clads with 40 guns. The
disparity in naval force would not probably be
of vital Importance, as the war, il there is
one, will be mainly a land conflict. In regard
to finances Prussia has the advantage of a
smaller debt than France, that of the latter
being 1855, 100000, and that of the former
only 2O0,OO0,OOO. The revenue of France is
1851 100000 and her expenditures trife less
The revenue of Prussia is not far from &c.,
100000. The finances of Prussia have been
much more economically managed than those
Of France, and consequently the former has
the advantage of unexhausted resources.
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To the Editor of Lho PyeBs:
IT may be of interest to many of your read
ers who are about publishing book or other
thing for which they wish to obtain copy
right, to be informed that by an act of Con-
gress approved July 8, 1870, persons desiring
to secure copyright on any book, map
chart, dramatic or musical compositions, en-
craving, cut, print or photograph or; negative
'nereof' OF of painting, drawing, chrome,
e'atae, s'atuary, and Of models or designs in
'ehoed 10 be perfected as works of the fine
arts, must make the entry with the Librarian
of Congress at Washington instead of with the
Clerks of the United States District Court.
who are no longer authorized to receive tho,,,
VIM. P. PRsBLE.
Clerk U. s. D. G. Maine
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THE LATE CHARLES DICKENs.-The fol-
lowing, given from the pen of the lamented
author, is sadly appropriate now:
There is nothing-no, nothing--beautiful and
good that dies and is forgotten. An infant, a
prattling child, dying in its cradle, will live
again in the better thoughts of those who
loved it, and play its part, though its body be
burned to ashes or buried in the deepest sea-
There is not an angel added to the hosts OF
heaven but does its blessed work on earth in
those who loved it there. Dead! Oh, if the
good deeds of human creatures could be
traced to their source, how beautiful would
even death appear! for how much charity,
mercy and purified affection would be seen to
have their growth in dusty graves!
The Portland daily press., 1870-07-13

We have received the details of the sad trag-
edy accompanying case of tempory insanity,
at North Kingston R. l., on Friday night last.
Jeremiah Smith. drowned her only daughter,
Mary E., aged years, and her youngest son,
Jeremiah E., aged eleven weeks, by taking
them out of bed while asleep and throwing
them into a rain-water cistern containing wat
er four feet deep. She then jumped in herself.
This terrible proceeding occurred without
waking her husband. Search was made the
next morning by Mr.. Smith and the neighbors
and the mother and children were found in the
cistern, the babe only floating Mr.. Smith s
fate, having slept with his father on that night
in an adjoining room,
The Portland daily press., 1870-07-13

THE YORK COUNTY Republican conven-
ton is called at Alfred on the Doth inst. Three
candidates for Senator are to be nominated as
also candidates for clerk of Courts, County
Attorney, Sheriff, two County Commission
ers and County Treasurer.
The present senators are John B. Neallev
OF South Berwick, Joseph G. Roberts of Wa
terborough, and Samuel Hanson of Buxton.
(Republicans). Mr. Hanson has had two
elections and Messrs. Nealley and Roberts
one.
The Office of Clerk of Courts is now filled
by Hampden Fairfield, (Demccrat). Amos S.
Allen OF Alfred Was the Republican candidate
three years ago, and will undoubtedly receive
unanimous denomination. He is a eradu
ate OF Bowdoin College, studied law with Ap-
pleton and Goodenow, and was clerk in the
office for several years during the administra-
tion of the office by G. B. Lord, ESQ. The
present county attorney is Caleb r. Aver of
Cornish, (Demccrat) 1t seem to be general
ly expected that George G. Yeaton of South
Berwick, will receive the Republican nomina-
ton for that Office. Mr.. Yeaten was gradual
ed at Bowdoin college in 1856, and has since
practiced law in Boston and of late years in
South Berwick. He is a good lawyer and
one of the finest speakers in the county. He
possesses rare qualifications for the position,
and if nominated and elected cannot fail to
distinguish himself in discharging its respon-
sible duties.
Sheriff Cooling has proved very intelligent
and efficient officer, and has won an enviable
reputation for promptness and discretion, in
the administration of his Office It is not inn
probable that he would be honored with
third nomination.
The term of Co. Commissioner Horace Par
ker of Elliot (democrat) expires the present
year. Clement S. Mildram of Wells was the
Republican candidate three years ago.
Cornelius Sweetsir of Saco was appointed
County Commissioner by Governor Chamber
lain to fill the vacancy occasioned by the re-
signation of Thomas Quinby. Mr.. Sweetsir
will probably be nominated to serve the bal
ance of the term which expires next year.
We do not learn of any opposition to the
denomination of John Hall the present Coun-
ty Treasurer
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GORHAM SEM-NARY.-The following is the
programme of the anniversary exercises to
take place at Gorham Seminary to-day and
tomorrow: At 8 IL A. M. to-day Roll-call,
Reading and Prayer, followed by the examina-
ton of the pupils in the recitation rooms from
A. M. till IL P. M. At 745 a lecture will
be delivered at Academy Hall by Prof Crut.
tenden; subject: "Study." On Thursday ex-
aminations will be held in Academy Hall from
$50 A. M. till 1910 P. NJ, interspersed with
music. From 2 P. M. to Up: M there will be
declamations and compositions by the students,
followed by an address by Rev. Prof E. P
Thwing on 'The features of Puritan Civiliza-
tion." In the evening the graduating exercis
es will take place in the church, followed by a
levee in the Seminary parlors. The examin-
ing committee will be Messrs S. 7. Pullen, E.
P. Thwing, A. L. Dresser, e. H. Elwell-
Next term we understand that Mr.. j. G. Irish
the assistant preceptor will retire, and be sue
ceeded by Mr.. Woodbridge from Sagadahoe
county. Miss Tobie will also give place te
Mrs Colander.
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WE would call attention to the commune
cation of our correspondent w. G. on the
first page. 1t gives some interesting facts in
our local history. His narrative reminds us
OF an incident concerning the Rapid, which
was told us by an old resident several years
ago. After the Rapid went into peaceful pur-
suits, Capt. Cammett again took command OF
her, and made a voyage from Liverpool to
Portland in fifteen days: something unparal-
leled in those times, and exceeding the ex-
ploits of some of our famous clippers of the
present day; showing also that this noted
little brig was well named by her owners.
The Portland daily press., 1870-07-13

England and appreciated for his acknowledged
ability everywhere, and would at once take
leading rank among the diplomatists of the
world. The merits of other gentlemen were
also discussed with liberality and favor. The
President, however, gave no indication of fu-
ture appointments. Another Cabinet rumor
relating to the possible retirement of either
secretary Robson or Secretary Cox, or both,
IS also quietly circulated. 1t is stated that
the President has under consideration, in the
event OF the rejection by the Senate ofthe
nomination of Mr.. Oliver to the District Su-
preme Court Ia life position), the propriety OF
appointing Mr.. John nj. LangstOn, a cOlored
lawyer of note, who is at present the Law
Professor at the Howard University.
THE only business that is really lively in
Louisville this season is the advertising OF
selfannounced candidates for Office. At this
the Courier-Journal is doing staving bust.
ness.
THE Democratic Congressional Convention
for the fifth district, will be held at Bangor on
the 10th of August; the same day as the adj
journed State Convention.
John G. SAKE read some fulsome rhymes
before the Tammany Society in New York on
the Fourth, in praise of that venerable con-
rlave of traitors 1t is due to him, however,
to Say that the rhymes were worse artistically
than politically. The gentle muses. never
smile on a eulogist of slavery and slanderef
of human progress. Tyranny never yet had
poet WORTHY Of the name. SAKE knows better
than TO bind his comic genius to muS-han-
die in Tammany Hall.
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ahead After rounding, the superior muscle
and endurance of the American crew began to
tell. They soon closed the gap between the
boats, then passed, ard took the water from
their competitors. From that point they con-
tinued to lead and passed the winning line two
lengths in advance, in Ism. and &C. "God save
the Queen" was not heard, but yankee
Doodle" was given with energy, although its
strains were drowned by the cheers of the
crowd. The race was called by good judges,
the best contested they had over Witnessed
The men comp Using the American crew were
Charles Davidson stroke); John Whiteneck
Q); John Wallace (3); George Davidson (bow).
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Special Meeting

A Special Meeting of the North Star 3. B. c., will
be holden on Friday Evening, July Is, at 8 1-2
o'clock P M. general attendance is requested as
important business is to come before the meeting.
july 12sntd* Per Order.
The Portland daily press., 1870-07-13

Hodgkins & Hawthorne. at Bath on the 18Th. She
run into a lumber loaded scow, bIi no damage was
done. Capt Pavere is to command Ler
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SPECIAL NOTICES,
GroSS for Gnlo

1EnACRES of Grass in diff arent fields in the
Il w vicinity OF Portland for sale. Apply 10
EDWARD MASON, Apothecsry, 1T Middle street,
Portland, Maine. jyl2sn4t*
The Portland daily press., 1870-07-13

FOREIGN NEws.-A Paris dispatch of yes
terday says:-The feeling to-day is much
quieter aud apparently more confidence exists
among all classes M. Olivier has declined to
accept as terms of peace the King of Prussa's
withdrawal of his sanction of the Prince of
Hohenzollern's candidature, unless he does it
as the King of Prussia and not as the head of
the family. 1t is said that all the war steam
ers at Cherbourg keep their fires banked,
ready for active service. Michelet, in the
Rappel, pleads for peace. He says the plebis-
cite meant peace, and if it is doubted let the
vote be repeated. The Paris evening journals
publish the following additional details OF
Prussian movements received from Ems -
The King of Prussia has had several audi
ences with Baron de Moltke. The first Prus-
sian corps d'armee has received orders to
march to the fortresses of the Rhine. The
corps at Cassel, Hanover and in the Elbe
provinces are to be reinforced Immediately.
Seventy thousand troops are to be on the line
of the Rhine. A letter from Gen. Prim on
the sth inst. says:-"I never supposed that
France could be so impressed in this matter.
but Spain cannot without shame draw back,
SO en- auant ct uive Espagne" The Orleans
princes are active in the Hohenzollern candi-
dature. The Duke de Charities and the
Countess of Flanders urged Hohenzolern to
accept, the Countess acting under the advice
OF the Duke de Chartres. The Spaniards do
not manifest the least concern in the situa.
ton. The Paris journals note contradictory
reports of the attitude of Italy on the France
Prussia question. Some reports say Italy is
favorable to France, others that she leans to-
ward Prussia. 1t is believed that if war is
declared the Chambers will vote the whole
budget. The London Telegraph says that
the statements made by the English ministers
Monday evening in Parliament discourage all
hopes of peace. Even were Prussia to reply
as France desires the fact would afford no as
surance.
A dispatch, which is received with some
doubt, has been received in New York, saying
that an informal reply of King William of
Prussia to the protest of France has been re-
ceived. He consents to withdraw from Prince
Leopold the sanction of his claims as head of
the family of Hohenzollern, but not as King
of Prussia. The French Cabinet intimates
that this concession is insufficient. Another
report is that Prince Leopold himself with
draws from the candidature of the throne OF
Spain and that peaceful solution is now pos
sible, unless France asks the execution of the
treaty of Prague,
The Portland daily press., 1870-07-13

JoUvEN's KID GLOVE CLEANER restores
soiled gloves equal to new. For sale by all
druggists and fancy goods dealers. Price %
cents per bottle. mr28-d1y
The Portland daily press., 1870-07-13
Bachelors Hair Dye.

Bachelors Hair Dye.
This splendid Hair Dye is the best in the world;
the only true and perfect Dye; harmless reliable in
stantaneous; no disappointment; no ridiculous tnts;
remedies the i'll effects of bad dyes; invgorates and
leaves the hair soft and beautiful blackor brown
Sold by all Druggists and Perfumers, and properly
applied at Bachelors Wig Factory, 16 Bond t,N.Y
June 3-1s70sNdlyI&w
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DIED.
MARIN r NEWS
PORT OF TLAN

! PORT OF PORILA AND.
| Tuesday, July II.
| ARRIVED.
Steamer New YORK, Winchester, st John. NIB, via
Sch Maracaibo, Henley, Elizabethport,- coal to
order.
Sch Nellie Chase, Upton, Elizabethport.
| Sch Telegraph, Woodard, Ellsworth, Humber to
Cummings, Leavitt q Wdber.
| Sch Gazelle, Gardner, Pembroke.
Sch Helen Maria Prince. Camden.
Sch Renzi Richardson, Thomaston.
| Sch Buena Vista, Lewis. Wiscasset.
Sch Laura & Marion, Clifford, lsle an Haut.
Sch Brilliant, Joy, Hancock tor Boston.
CLEARED.
Barque Ella. Lewis Buenos Ayres- II Lewis g. Co,
Sch Orioe, Baker, New York-Nckesson & Itch.
field.
Sch Chilion, winsow, Hartford-Berlin Mills.
Ship Fl B Wright. hence for st George, NIB, wreck.
cd at Cutler, was in charge OF a st Andrews pilot,
who was misled as TO his position by passing fish
erman 1t was foggy at the time and the pilot suppos
ing he had lost his course put the ship off, but in
few minutes she struck very heavily, when IL
certained they were on Long Point Rect. complete
wreck. The crew did not even save their clothing
The ship broke in pieces next day. No insurance. =
BY TEL.To MERCHANTS EXCHANGE.
Ar at Delaware Breakwater 10th, barque W Hol-
AR at st John, NIB, 10th inst, barquc Starlight,
Havana, July ii-Sch Nellie Tarbox, of Rockland.
has been towed in dismasted.
MEMORANDA.
Ship Alice Vennard. Tot Yarmoutb) Humpbrcv
from Antwerp, took fire at Valparaiso Nav 1s,-sup-
posed from spontaneous combustion OF matches The
nre was put out by the assistance OF steamer at
expense OF 5000.
Barque Evelyn, Of Gibraltar, a9I tons. built at
Gutter in 1861 has been purchased by parties in New
York Tor $4,000 cash.
Sch Matte A Franklin was launched from the yard
The Portland daily press., 1870-07-13

To remove Tan, Sunburn, Pimples, and Erup-
tions from the skin, use Schlotterbeck's Moth and
Freckle Lotion, prepared only by A. G. Sch!otter-
beck g. Co, Apothecaries and Chemists, Portland
Me. For sale by all Druggists at 30 cents per bot
tie. mays sntf
The Portland daily press., 1870-07-13
PENoBscoT COUNTY.

The Bangor Wing says two gentlemen re-
siding in that city and two in Boston, started
to row down river to Mount Desert Monday
morning. Two went in q double-scull, and
the other two in single-scull race boats.
The work of taking up the rails of the Ban.
COR, Oldtown and Milford railroad commenced
in earnest Monday morning at the station in
Bangor.
A young man who has been employed in one
of the largest hardware establishments of BAN
gor, was arrested Monday on the charge of alb
stracting goods from the store at different
times for several years. About 500 worth oil
goods was recovered. The young man ha.
hitherto sustained an unblemished character
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delivered &c the Mexican authorities who treat.

delivered Ii the Mexican authorities who treat.
ed them shametully. Even the representation
of the American consul failed to procure them
any consideration. Charitable foreigners were
then appealed to and promptly responded. All
of them pleaded innocent on the charge of nj
racy and after an examination before the nudge
in Mazatlan, were sent to Guaymas for trial.
The body of IEnsign Wainwright was brouebt
to San Francisco by the steamer Continental
The Portland daily press., 1870-07-13

BowDoIN MEMORIAL HALL.-From the re-
port of the Hon. s. P. Benson, Treasurer of
the Alumni Building Committee, made on
Tuesday, it appears that there has been ex-
pended on Memorial Hall SAG, s52. GA, OF which
amount there has been collected some $36, 900,
leaving balance of unpaid subscriptions of
about $4,000, which amount has been antici-
pated by the Building Committee and expend-
ed by borrowing. The exterior of the building
is finished, and in design and finish is not to
be excelled by any other granite structure in
New England. To complete the interior of the
edifice will require from $4,000 to $4,000,
which amount it is believed the Alumni will
see is forthcoming at once, so that the building
can be completed and be ready for occupancy
this year, or before another Commencement.
The Portland daily press., 1870-07-13

FIGHT AMONG FIREMEN-A fight occurred
Sunday morning among some PHILADELPHIA
tiremen, occasioned by an attack upon the
Goodwill Hose Company by a gang of roughs.
known as the Ramblers, at slight fire on
SAMSON street, and their hose carriage was
thrown into the Schuykill river.
The Goodwill company, believing the Pbila-
deiphla company to have been implicated made
an attack upon that company at the subse-
quent disastrous fiIe at the corner of Broad
and Vine streets The opponents of the vol
unteer department claim this fire to have been
set for the purpose of fight, though it is not
definitely ascertained fact. The Philadel-
phia engine went into service, but ON returning
from the fire, they were assaulted at various
points. Some pistol shots were fred, and
many were engaged in the melee.
The police made several arrests during the
forenoon. The Goodwill company recovered
their hose carriage and proceeded with it to
the Philadelphia engine company's house.
The members of the latter company retreated,
and the members of the Goodwill were at the
same time attacked from behind by the same
gang of rOughs. The fight continued for sew
eral squares, stones being thrown and pistols
fired. The Goodwill company retreated, how
ever, with their carriage. Both companies
have been suspended from service by Chief
Engineer Downey, and the newspapers are
loud in their demand for pad department
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POrtland Gas Light Comnanv

THE Annual Meeting Of the Portland Gas Light
L Company will be held at the office of the COM
pany. No. IS Exchange Street, on Wednesday the
Twentieth inst, at o'clock P. NJ, to act upon the
following articles:
l. To receive and act upon the report of the Pres-
dent and Treasurer
2. To choose Directors for the ensuing year.
5. To do any other business that may legally come
before the meeting. EDWARD II. DAVIES,
President.
July 10, 1870. jy1Std
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SPOKEN.
May 10, lat N, Ion 26 w, ship st Charles, 25 days
from Liverpool for San Francisco.
june 20, no lat, &C. ship India, from Liverpool Tor
Boston. two days out.
July 5, lat 49, lon 70 30, barque Hawthorne, from
New Orleans for Liverpool, 8 days out.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-03-11
HOME AND FOREIGN GOSSIP.

Necklaces Of genuine gold beads are now very
fashionable among young ladies', snl heirl0oms
are called into requisition by would be fashion
able demoiscliss.
Young lovers viii be glad to learn that dia
mond engagement rings are rapidly going cut Of
fashion, having been substituted by opals, emeT-
aids, or pearls Only the date of the alliance is
engraved On the outside.
American Bruue;tes are advertised at a New
York theatre as a counter attraction 20 she Brit
ISL Blondes.
Be'u= Of the perioi wear an English frocs
coat, trovsers Of some ribbed material, Lord
Stanley scarf and lavender gloves.
i Washington ccrrespou leut asks whittier are
We drifting. ~ q social, republican pliat Of view
when a Senator's wife losses her head and says :
q" Would you think il possible that the wife Of .
ember has had the impsrtneuss TO ask noe to
come and spend an evening socially with her,"
q. Low-recgoi' drcss5s are much worn
At a recent reception ia Washington lady,
otherwise taste.uIy and inoiest'y dressed, he'd
followed 50 far the lead Of the goddess, tlat
gentleman observed, " Her lire msy be very
good one, b1. is certainly n.r the c'o,lea-iHe'
Maine oi-l.ysr is ezertius here'f TO emaa-
cifa:s female attire from the autoc-l..c iaci.y
and excessive luxury OF the Ll-enie and
Meueruich regime. At 81 dime s-ty OF Prince
NapoiaoHs, she appeared in cl7-,e white
toilet, and Princess CiotiIe also sl.-e ly tle
simplicity OF hey attire bitter slr is now
raging between jhe eccentric diamond costume.
Of tint late impsriiiistic aad the exaggerated
simplicity Of the present constitutional Empire
The rich Jewe.ss- ami the American and
Russian women, however, side With thc old
regime, ami at the late ball a, the Tli,r.os
they came out in strong force viii m.l. ns'
worth Of jewelry on their persons TIE A-c-i-
can Aiies were especially distinguished ty The
l0uduess and Costumes Of their toilets.